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Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1849-07-19
Horrible Affair.

We learn from a gentleman, from the bor-
ough of Huntingdon, that on thursday last, an al
most fatal rencoun,re took place between TWO
brothers, George and Henry Helfright, about
FIVE miles above iha. borough. George. who
lives in Huntingdon, was on visit to Henry
who attends lock on The Pennsylvania Canal,
in connection with keeping drinking house,
and after The former remaining some time, and
both becoming intoxicated, an aherca,ion took
place, which, i, is said, will result in the death
of George. Henry, no doubt, under high
state of excitement, to which he is unforun-
a,ely subject, seized pilchfork and thrust II
through the face and tongue of George, causing
a dangerous wound, and repeated the assault
by severe abdominal wound with the same
instrument. They are foreign Germans and
have both been living about the. borough Of
Huntington for several years.-BlairsuiHs Whig
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1849-07-19

The peach originally was poisonous al
Ond. lis flesh paris were then used 10 poi
ln arrows, and was for this purpose introduced
10 Persia, The transplanring and cultivation,
FEever, mol only removed its poisonous quail
|es buI produced the delicious fruit we now
|loy.
The neciarne and apricot are but natural
[bridalion between the peach and plum.
The cherry was originally berry-like fruit,
ID cultivation has given each berry a separate
|sm, aud improves its qualify. The common
|szard is The original of most of the present
|nd Of cherries
The common wild pear is even inferior to
b choke pear; but still, by cultivation, it has
|pue 10 rank among our finest fruits.
The cabbage originally come from Germa-
and is nothing more Than the common sea.
Ef lis cultivation has produced the present
Fbbsge, and its different acclimaiiags the dlf-
fien' kinds; while its hybridaiion with other
|nIar plants has produced the caulifiower-
his shows The benefit cultivation has effec'
p; In the mind of man il is infinitely greater
American Agriculturist.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1849-07-19

A constable at Dansville lately seized and
adve r,ised for sale two dogs, a harness, a wag-
on and four dozen beer boilles. Ii seems that
the defendant is root beer vender, and ped
died his commodities about the village, using
dogs as a team 10 draw his litle cart, and In
this way procured a scanty living. Somebo.
dy had them attached for debt and hence hey
were advertised. Uunder The new law, mans
team cannot be taken for debt, and as the dogs
served in that capacity. the root beer peddIef
f1oored the officers and retained his ponies.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1849-07-19
JOB PRINTING.
Harvest HYMN.
BY MRS. LYDIA H. sIGoURNE

BY MRS. LYDIA H. SIGoURNEY.
Goo Of the year!-with songs of praise,
And hearts of love, we come to bless
|Thy bounteous hand, for thou hast shed
Thy mamma DER our wilderness =
In early spring g-time thou didst fling
0er earth its robe Of blossoming-
And its sweet treasures day by day,
Rose quick ming in thy blessed ray.
And now they whiten hill and vale,
And hang from every vine and tree,
Whose pensile branches bending low
Seem bowed in thankfulness TO Thee,
THE earth with all its purple isles,
Is answering to thy genial smiles,
And gales of perfume breathe along
And lift to Thee their voiceless song.
Goo of the seasons Thou hast blest
The land with sunlight and with showers,
And plenty Ger its bosom smiles
To crown the sweet autumnal hours;
Praise, praise to Thee Our hearts expand
To view these blessings of thy hand,
And on the incense-breath of love,
|Go off to their bright home above.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1849-07-19

LOGIC" The orfce Of the typhantum ap-
pears TO be enlarged, and the globules OF the
abdominal functions are much deferred in this
patient" remarked the qnack doctor, as ne
held sick mans arm.
"Lor. doctor. where was you born Z" IN
quired tho old lady.
"In Germany, madam in Germany Fin
ished my education in France"
81 though, So know SO" replied the old
woman, I" nobody was ever born IN this coun-
rry ,ha. knows as much as you do !"
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1849-07-19

The Tribune says that on Sunday week the
RI. Rev. Bishop Huges made few remarks
after ascending the pulpit upon Circulat
which he had received from the City Authori-
lies in reference to the Cholera. They were
10 the effect lha, cleanliness should be preser-
ved, and as little excitement, as possible indul-
ged in he concluded by saying that as the
use Of fish had been pronounced by the med
ical faculty as nducive of the Cholera, he had
bv virtue of the perogative invested in him,
suspended that law of the Church which pro-
hbi's The use OF mea. ou Friday rom he pres
enl time TO The 18th of August, should he Chol-
era continue.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1849-07-19

A CHALLENGE TO THE WoRLD-Gabriel
Frost, of Lawrence county. subscriber to the
Eagle, is willing TO !" stand treat" if any man
can beat him in the way Of brothers and sis
tiers, and brolher-ln-laws. and ssteT-in-laws- =
He is the youngest Of 20 children-has been
married four iimes-twice into family OF ten
children, and once into family of iwenly- -four
He can count up one hundred and lhirtyiwo; !;
and what is more, nearly all, men and women,
Wings '-Batesullle (Ark Eagle.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1849-07-19
Parting Scene between two Irish
men.

lrshmen, generally speaking, are no, noted
\ any great forethought concerning their tenn
|@a welfare, but in anything relating TO the
Fnua they exhibit an unusual share of
|Hewdness, as is illustrated in the following
Ese, which occurred on the frontiers of the
(ae Of Maine. between Jenny McGee and
a MeGarlin. Pat being called 10 visi. his
FIghOor Jenny McGee, and hear his last
Ords Of farewell before shuffiing off ibis NOR
coll, he donned his best suit Of clothes smoo-
lOg his usual cheerful phiz into unusual grav-
\ made his appearance at The bedside OF his
d friend. Upon meeting him Pal exclaimed,
Well Jenny understand the doctors have
|'eH ye up."
Jlm.--" Yes Pat, IFS most over wild me-"
Fat, after pause" Well, Jammy, ye hav-
Oeen great slnner-yell go 10 the good
JIM" Oh, yes Patio be shure | stole
|ne government timber"
Tat, taking Jemmy's hand and assuming a
|POmalc air." Well. farewell 10 ye, when
teaches the good place, tell them you're
4 acquainted wild PAT McGarlin."
GeTe Pat started fer the door, but, as if sud-
Fn'y thinking Of Jemmy's dishonesty in steal
L me government timber, he wheeled around
as friend and seriously and earnestly ex-
Fmed--
But Jammy. if any thing happens TO ye
/ ye should goto The other place, jest tell
''u ye don't hnow diuil arord about me-"
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1849-07-19

The name of Bloomin,on, in Iowa, has been
changed 10 Muscaiine. IL is intended 10 change
The names OF several other Towns in that Stale,
by resuming the former Indian appeilalions APP
piled 10 their fnrmer sites. Burlington is to
be called Sho ko-ken, and Fort Madison is TO
take the name OF Potlewanck.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1849-07-19
I,n I'M nensity of Creation.

He who through vast immensity can pierce.
See worlds on worlds compose one Universe;
Observe how system into system runs;
What other planets circle other suns
What varied beings people every star,
May tell why God made US as we are"
PopE.
Some astronomers have computed that there
are no less than rs, ,0O0O 900 Of suns in this uni
verse. The fixed Stars are all suns, having !;
like our sun, numerous planets revolving round
them. The Solar System or that 10 which we
belong. has about thirty planets primary and
secondary, beoning TO it. The circular field
of space which it occupies is in diameter three
thousand six hundred millions of miles, and
that which it controls much greater. That sun
/" hich is nearest neighbor TO ours is called ST.
rius, distant from our sun about twenty-five
billions of miles. Now il all the fixed stars
are as dis.an, from each other as Sirius is from
our sun or if our solar system be the average
magnitude of all The systems of the seventy
FIVE millions Of suns, what Imagination can
grasp the immensely of creation ! Every son
of the seventy-fve milliods, controls field of
space about 10000, ,oOO, 900 Of miles in diam
eter. Who can survey plantation containing
seven,y-fiYe millions circular fields, each ten
billions of miles in diameter Such however.
is one of the plantations of Him-"who has
measured the waters in the hollow of his hand
and meIed out heaven with span, and COM
pretended the dust of the earth in a measure,
weighed the mountains in scales, and the hills
in balance )" he who" sitting upon The Orbit
of the earth, stretches out The heavens as a
curtain, and spreadeth them out as tent to
dwell in Mlllenial Arbinger.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1849-07-19

A sprig Of the law expecting soon the ap-
poin'ment OF judge, was questioned as to hls
qualifications as TO the penalty he should al
zach TO the crime of arson, replied. with pro-
found gravity Z" Arson, arson | would make
The fellow pay hundred dollars and marry
the GIRL" i#
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1849-07-19

Loss OF VEGETABLEs.-It is estimated that
gardeners in and about Richmond, will be los
ers 10 the extent Of $4,000 in consequence
of the cholera excitement stopping the sale Of
their vegetables. The loss will doubtless be
very large in all sections of the country.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1849-07-19

The gold medal ordered for Gen. Taylor by
Congress. has been sent TO Washington. Ii
was made a, the mint in Philadelphia, and is
valued at three thousand dollars.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1849-07-19
published by Theodore Schoch.

us TWO dollars per annum in advance-Tw dollars
half yeariyand if not paid before the end of
Tss Two dollars and half Those who receive their
I&esII he charged 81 l-2 CENTS per year, extra.
ers discontinued until all arrearages pad except
not exceeding square (sxteen lines)
inserted three weeks for dollar, and twenty
for every subsequent insertion The charge for one and
Insertions the same liberal discount made TO yearly
efISeIs =. ~, :, -, ho ,,os,. .,,;d &
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1849-11-26

HORRIBLE CRTME.--In our last we briefly recorded
the sudden death of MIR; Alexander c. Simpson, well
and tayoraby known in this place and the surrounding
country the proprietor Of one Of the
shocked to be compelled to add, that he died from
the effects OF arsenic, administered to him. as the Jury
of Inquest believe, by the hands of his wife We
wish we could be spared the duty OF recording horr
Bile crime, and of woundng the feelings OF highly re-
spectabe connections on both sides. But the Press
should know no distinction in such cases.
We do not propose to enter into any detailed state
ment of the horrible circumstances We leave that for
the proper tribunal and the proper time But will mere
y state briefly that in consequence OF suspicious cir
cumstances, post n0rtem examination was made by
several OF our Physicians, assisted by distinguished
chemist and that the presence of arsenic in the stomach
was palpably established. After which number OF
witnesses examined and the Inquest came to the
belief that the poison administered above stated
bench warrant issued by Judge Dick, but the Off
GERS have not yet succeeded in arestng Mrs Simpson.
We learn that measures have been taken to obtain the
offer of the customary reward of 5000 by the Governor
OF the State for her apprehension.
The Grand Jury OF the Superior Court, then in ses-
sion, inquired into the NATTER and found bill against
Mrs. Simpson for the murder.
Fayetteville Observer
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1849-11-26
GAS LIGHT.

We are pleased to learn that report and ordI-
dinance from the Committee on Light have been
prepared, after consultation, in conformity with
the resolution adopted by the Council at its last
meeting and will be laid before q meeting of the
City Council this evening. We hope their speedy
concurrence in the scheme now proposed in de-
tail, may be as unanimous as the vote on Thursday
last, directing the further inquiries of the Com
mittee. The interest in this subject is daily III
creasing in our city-the large majority whovoted
for gas light being justly impatient to have their
wishes obeyed. A plethora of talk amongst our
City Fathers seems to be the principal difficulty in
the way of decision. The more that is said by
the friends Of light, seems only to give greater
room for discussion of the various projects of some
of the members of the Council. The Committee
has now elaborated specific plan, and we do sin
cerely trust the question of light will be finally
decided at this meeting
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1849-11-26
From the Commercial Advertiser

How TO SUBDUE A Vicious HoRSE.-The following
fact occurred yesterday. A beautiful and hgh-spred
horse would allow shoe to be put his feet
any person to handle his feet without to every
species OF power and means to control him. AT one
time he nearly crippled by being put in the stocks
he was afterwards thrown down and fettered at ano-
Their time OF our most experienced horse was
unable to manage him by the aid OF many hands as
could approach In an attempt to shoe this horse the
other day. he resisted all efforts kicked aside every thing
but anvil and came near killing himself against that,
and finally brought back to his stable unshod. This
was his only defect in all other respects he gentle and
perfectly docie, especially in harness. But this defect
was Just on the OF oonsignng him to the plough,
where he might work barefoot when, by accident
an officer in service, lately returned from Mexico
was passing, and being made acquainted with the diff
Guilty. applied complete remedy by the following sim
pie process:
He took cord about the size of a common bed cord
nut it in the mouth of the horse like bit, and tied it
tightly the top of the animals head, passing his left
ear under the string painfully tight but tight enough
to keep the ear down and the cord in its place, This
done he paed the horse gently the side of his head
and commanded him to follow, and instantly the horse
obeyed, perfectly spbdued, and as gentle and obedent
as we'll trained dog suffering his feet to be lifted with
entire mpunty and acting in all respects like an old
stager. That simple string thus tied made him at once
as docile and obedient any one could desire. The
gentleman who thus furnished this exceedingly simple
means OF subduing very dangerous propensity, ntnia
ted that it is pracsed in Mexico and South America in
the management of wild horses. Be this as it may he
deserves the thanks OF all owners OF such horses, and
especially the thanks of those whose business may be
TO shoe or groom the animals.
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1849-11-26
Erou The Norfolk Heral4 of Friday.
,.r,n,1n1nr on pnARn THE GER M "A NTOWN


DESTROYS of obtaining, previous to giving publicity TO
the affair the correct particulars OF the nutny or out
break Of characterization, among the crew OF the y o
shin Germantown, Commander Lowndes, lying at Cos
mort which occurred Sunday night last, we nave de-
faved notice of it till now Perhaps those who admit
the necessity of strict discipline IN the Navy, put are
ever ready to condemn its enforcement and the means
by which it can only be kept up may earn lesson
from this occurrence. The statement which we here
present is from undoubed authority and we are assured
accurate in every particular. -,
AT half past nine there was much noise and dstnrp-
once on the berth deck to which the First Lieutenant re-
haired for the purpose of suppressng It, Whle super
intending orders to this effect he was struck by man
upon whom irons about TO be liked he NOISE OF
the melee sounded through esp; and the ofilcers 1our
from the wardroom and three from the seerage, rushed
out sword in hand to his assistance a crowd having
formed around, it considered advisable TO remove
the man to the quarter deck me oluef ,3r L .ils pu.
the part of the crew, with general rush from lher
hammocks.
AT this time Delaying pin was hurled towards the
small band of officers who had mustered upon the berth
deck to maintain intact the honor and discipline OF the
American Navy, which was now threatened by mutt
nous and msubordinate crew. 1t was then suggested
that the officers should repair to the quarter deck and
that the crew should be called to quarters; tor the
groans misses aud Delaying pins declared, IN manifesto
tons to be mistaken that the contaglon OF lnsubor-
dnation had spread TO dangerous and alarming eA
tent. ,
The crew were called to quarters. This appeal to
their OF duty, regret to learn, was met on ,eir
pant by shower OF Delaying plns-some OF which IN
their transit lett the whit and wnd upon Tie aceS Vi
the officers.
The call to quarters having been responded to by a
volley OF Delaying pins the officers armed only with
swords and cutlasses and the marines beng only nVe 10
number and with inloaded muskets, it was in general
consultation determined send for the marine guard OF
the Pennsylvania to suppress the muny for 1t seemed
rash and oohardy to make further efforts to subdue II
with the small available force athand.
The crew remained below some minutes after the boat
had pushed off for the Pennsylvania An order was
then given man the starboard battery. The men yet
hanging back the order repeated and then obeyed
when those who manifested mutinous conduct were
roned. 1t is believed that but for the fear Of the ma
rnes from the Pennsylvania, they would not have
cumbed; for after manifestng so munous disposition
It'll not be supposed that they would have submitted
to the officers alone
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1849-11-26
EAGLE INFANTRY.

The following article from the Petersburg In
teigencer gives the history of most pleasant
visit which the Eagle Infantry Volunteer Compa-
ny, of this city, paid to the good people of Peters
burg, on Thursday last. AT the military supper,
given by the Dragons, Thursday evening, Cap
tain Dansforth spoke in the strongest terms of the
hospitality with which his company was received
by the military of the Old Cockade, and repeated
a sentiment he had offered in Petersburg: "The
Volunteers of Petersburg, ever ready to give a
warm reception to friend or foe" Lieut.. James
of the Blues, made clean breast of it, and ayerred
that Petersburg had always beat us, and there was
no getting the better of her.
The Cockade Toon Surprised!
We must "give it up There is no doubt about it,
Petersburg, with all her military fame, was on hufs,
day last, surprised caught nappmgaye, last asleep
But, thank Heaven the surprising party were no enc
mics coming upon us to slay to burn, to puhueI 70 sack
or to ravsh but friends whom were glad to welcome
to midst, and to give the best the shop aHorded
under the circumstances
The surprising party consisted OF the Eagle Infantry
from acknowledgements by capt. Dansforth-a
most beautiful and well drilled company who were
marching through the streets to the envening strains
the Armory Band before the military OF Petersburg
knew they were within 20 miles OF u.s. But, sooner
they SEEN than there was such hurrylng and sour
rying as has not been for many day; and
very sure that Chilly Button, the Tailor Of Brenttord
never DOTTED and donned suits of clothes with more ra
pidy than some of our boys pulled off their citizens hq
biliments and jumped into their regimentals Soon al
our Volunteer Companies were out, and proceeded tt
Powel's Hotel, where their Richmond friends had stop
ped After partaking Of refreshments there the com
panies escorted the Eagle Infantry through Of h
principal streets and finally drew up at the Fair for the
benefit OF the Female Orphan Asylum, where they par
took of an excellent dinner.
Ate O'Clock P. M :, our Richmond Guests were escor
ted TO the Railroad Depot where they took steam TO
Richmond leaving their Petersburg friends highly gra
titled by their visit.
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1849-11-26

MELANCHOLY AccDENr-We deeply regret to an
nounce that very serious accident occurred at the
Richmond and Petersburg r. R. Depot last night Just
dies. There great crowd at the Depot, and the
driver of four-horse baggage wagon, in attempting to
turn the wagon round, knocked down and drove
youth OF IS years of age named John Brown breaking
one OF his thighs and doing him other serious lot ia
tai mischief Young Brown is the only child of the
late Mr.. Mordeca Brown, SO well known and so
a his idowed %o,ber an whom We sb he viii
still be spared He spent very restless night after the
accident but was thought to be better on yesterday
Young Brown is universal favorte in Petersburg, and
his sad condition exces the universal sympathy OF this
community,
We know the driver OF the wagon WELL and we can
with truth say that we do not know more humane and
careful man. The occurrence was in the night, and in
the midst OF large and confused crowd and was pure
ly accidental.-Pet. Int