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Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1850-07-04

A Clergyman praying al camp meeting in a
most fervent manner for the power of The devil
to be curlailed. jealous old negro loudly ex.
claimed Amen ! yes, bless de Lor, Gu, he
tail smack, smooth off,"
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1850-07-04

Mechanics and laborers of all kinds are in great
demand in Minnesota, and the highest wages paid.
Emigranis are focking into the country 10 great
numbers.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1850-07-04

'Thas motion is onl of oIder.' as The chairman
OF polsicsl meeting said, when a rowdy raised
bis arm TO lhrow an egg
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1850-07-04

III GREELEY says-"all the good we get out of
this Congress we shall consider clear gain, TO De
received with greatful astonishment.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1850-07-04

Cool, VERY IAN assessor, calling on an
editor TO ascertain how much money be has a,
interest!
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1850-07-04

During the week ending on the 18th ult. there
were four deaths by cholera at New Orleans--of
all diseases one hundred and nine.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1850-07-04

uJAn old lady 10 Iowa, while recently in
the woods, was bit on the end Of the nose by
ra.ilssnake. The old lady recovered, bu, the
snake died. Cornor's yerdict-'poisoned by
snuff"
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1850-07-04

O. The cholera has appeared at Cincinnati,
and several fatal cases have occurred
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1850-07-04

So. $50, ,497.50 Of gold was coined at the Mint il
Philadelphia, in the month of June.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1850-07-04

There were nine deaths by cholera at Nashville
on the 2lst ult
At the quarantine ground below st. Louis, on
the I7th ultimo, there were seven deaths of chol-
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-01-05
TRIRUTE OF RESPECT


AT meeting OF the Faculty of the Medical Depart
ment of Hampden Sydney College, convened on the
18th of December 949 Professor Chamberlayne having
been called to the Chair Professor Maupn offered the
following preamble and resolutions which were unan-
mously adopted:
Death has levelled to our common destiny an emil
nent and honoured member of the medical profession.
Dr. John Cullen more: he died at his residence in
this city, on the 25h instant the age Of 50 For thirty
wears practitioner ofmedicne, his distinguished talents
and great aanmens his devotion to his profession and
fidelity to its trusts challenged the highest respect and
admiration of his medical brethren whilst his discrim
nation and skill and real success in the treatment of dis
ease secured the unbounded confidence of all in the
wide circle OF his professional labours As members Of
the medical profession owe the homage OF our
spect to the memory of one who so highly adorned it
In still higher sense, we the tribute OF sad, yet
grateful, recollection him, who among the fore
most in energy, liberality and zeal, in founding our
cherished nstituon--who for years filled one OF its
most important chairs with unsurpassed ability-and
who in the intimate relations of colleague and friend,
possessed our warmest regard and highest respect and
confidence In attestaton of these sentiments, and as
further mark OF respect to the memory OF the deceas
ed, resolved, unanimously that will the usual
badge of mourning for 30 days.
Resolved That we will tomorrow in body attend
his remains to the grave
Resolved, That we sincerely sympathise with the
atons of the deceased in their bereavement and tender
to them our heartfelt coincidence.
ResoiUed That these proceedings be entered on our
records, and that the Chairman transmit copy to the
family OF the deceased.
LEWIS w. CHAMBERLAYNE,M M. D., Chr'n.
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-01-05
TO FREDERIKA MER.
BY ]. G.. WHITTIEI

BY ]. C. WHITTIER,
Welcome from the dusky Norland,
Daughter ofthe Vikings bold
Welcome to the sunny vlneland
Which they sought and found OF old
Soft as lapse ofSilga's waters,
When the moon of summer shines,
Strong as winter from his mountains,
Roaring through the northern pines.
Swan of Abo we have listened
To thy saga and thy song,
Till household Joy and gladness,
We have known and loved thee long.
By the mansions marble mantel,
By the long walled cabins hearth,
Thy sweet thoughts and northern tancies
Meet and mingle with our mirth.
And DER weary spirits keeping
Sorrows night watch, long and chill,
Shine they like the sun OF summer
Over midnight vale and hill,
Sweet eyes smile for us in Norland,
Household forms we love are there
In their bitter grief departing
And their bridal Joy we share.
We alone are strangers to thee,
Thou our friend and teacher art;
Come and know us as we know thee,
Let us meet thee heart to heart
To our household homes and affairs,
We, in turn, thy steps would lead,
AS thy loving hand has led us
Der the threshold of the Swede.
esbury, 18th month, 1919.
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-01-05
BREADsTUFFs AND COFFEE.

Speaking of the imports into Great Britain during the
month of November, the London Correspondent of the
National Intelligencer says
"With respect to imports there is large diminution
in the totals of grain and flour for the month The
amount taken for home consumption in other articles of
food shows an increase coffee being almost the only
article exhibiting the contrary. The quantity of coffee
taken for home consumption for the month last yaaf
1921 1895 pounds, this year is only 1928 pounds
and there is falling oil for the year Of ney 900
lbs We have said that the imports QHgfain and flour
for the month have fallen material eow that of the
monhs o e s Years. Msp nd f Ts0e s sn
shng TACT that the total amoNR Pf flour and grain I'M
ported in that portion & s{8 Vas 5444 723 quarters;
that for lsd9 92os lsrterS the quantities entered
The coffee maIk seems to beHn state Of consider
the crop of M yeaa and prices Have risen fully 6s 3D.
per cwt. SINCE the commencement the present month.
1t sat@ as matter of certainty that the produ
of JaxF this year is only 100000 pcus against 1887
600 and 900 for l947 and 1S48 the average Of the
seven preceding years being 900 piculs This is
owing, is said, TO the wearing out Of the old trees and
the planting OF new ones which the losses Gull
tvaton during the last two years have completely dis
couraged.
The news from Brazil also is that the crop of this
year will not exceed 1000 bags against l79O0OO
and $40 900 in ls47 and 1913. On the whole the de-
fciency OF production compared with consumption
is not less than 10000 900 pounds, or 1880 tons,
which will have to be made up out OF existing stocks on
hand Whether these stocks will bear this demand re-
mains TO be proved, In the principal European enre-
potts. including Great Britain, there the 3lst Oc-
tober IS49 only 1850 tons against 67960 tons last
year is also stated hele that the stock on hand in
the United States is much reduced. Under these cir
cumstances is evident that the price of coffee must
rise. We sorry for this, will affect materially
the comfort OF the lower classes OF population No
less than 100000 pounds of what called coffee and
sold and consumed such is used in England annually
but of this mixture $4,000 900 pounds only is coffee and
the remaining 22000 900 is chicory! Some people af
firm that the coffee is made wholesomer and more nu-
trtous by the addition OF the chcory. We cannot de-
eide the question, but is undoubtedly best to call
things by their proper names. Whatever the consul
mers have right TO do, the growers and importers of
coffee make heavy complaints against the policy OF the
Government, which leyes duty Of I'D, pound upon
the Coffee which has also to pay freight and charges
raised at the very door of the consumer and is free
from taxation of any kind.
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-01-05

MYSTERIOUS TRANsAcrIoN-In the month of Sep
TENDER, 194S, the lodging room of single gentleman,
in the lower part of the city, was entered by robbe1
who took therefrom the sum of S27 in money hand
some new blue cloth over or saque coat new waist
coat, and patent revolving barrel pistol Very little
effort was made at the me either the money
and clothing stolen, detect the thief The loser
quietly gave up the matter, and, being a merchant
placed the loss down the ledger of le to ''pro and
oss The stolen coat of rather peculiar pattern
SO peculiar, indeed to induce the owner to believe
that he could Identity it on sight A few days ago he
encountered dandy negro in the street, swelling at
great rate In the long-lost coat On being questioned
as to the manner he gained possession of the garment
the negro stated that he had purchased the about
month ago. from a man who keeps small clothing
store Main street. between 18th and 18th streets
that he paid the of S. for it, and could produce the
receipt of the clothier from whom he purchased it. He
accordingly procured the receipt which satisfied the
original to the of the transaction be-
tween the cloter and the negro 1t what known
among commercial men fair business transaction.
The clohier being questioned to the manner of his
possession stated thai he had purchased the coat from
merchant in the city Of New York. These circum-
stances having been brought to the attention of the
Mayor Of the city, Wednesday last by officer Miller,
warrant was issued for the arrest of the clothier-
Yesterday, the case was brought before the Mayor
The gentleman who claimed the coat, identified it in
this manner: He purchased blue cloth cloak-price
$65-wore it one season, and determined to have it
made into an The lining used for the cloak
likewise used for the coat, but proving too
thin additional lining was placed over the one al
ready used This together with other circumstances,
enabled the gentleman to identify the coat On the
toftl tho al il ba ,oJ
chased the coat from regular dealer in New York last
fal-tha the pattern not an unusual one, and that
lie could produce the affidavit of the New York mer-
chant in support of his statement. The Mayor con-
tnued the until the 18th inst to enable the parties
to collect evidence
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-01-05
THE FLORIDA VOLUNTEERS.

The TalahasseeSentinel publishes the following let
ter from the Secretary of War in reply to communca-
ton of Gov Brown to the President of the United States
as to the claim of the Florida volunteers, enlisted to quail
the late Indian disturbance, to be paid by the Genera
Government. The President requested to lay the
Governors letter before Congress with special mes
sage 1t "goes (says the SentneD into the history OF
the whole course of the Federal Government towards
the Indians and presents, believe, irrefragibe
and unanswerabe argument for the liability Of the Uni
ted States not only for the expenses incurred by this
State for the protection of her citizens, but also Tor in
demnty for all losses sustained by them account OF
these Indian outbreaks. 1t is document which does
our Executive honor, and will repel with tremendous
force the mputations which have been thrown upon him
in this connection, by the opposition prints"
WAR DEPARTMENT
WASHINGTON, December H. 1849.
SIR-YourS of the Goth utimo addressed to the Pre-
sjdent has been submitted TO this Department for an
answer.
It's main purpose to invoke the aid of the Executive
in having the State of Florida unidentified for the ex-
incurred by the threatened ncursons of the In
dans evnced by their acts OF violence and outrage
mted during the past summer on Indian River and
Pease Creek. Without asserting entirely to the infer
ences of your Exceency deduced from the past
that have occurred in Florida admitting the necessi
y of the action ofyou predecessor in calling forth this
volunteer force, still is considered that there pro-
babe grounds OF apprehension, which may have re-
quired that the Executive Of Florida should have inter-
posed military force for the protection otits frontier
Therefore, accordance to the views OF the President
am directed to say that at early day he will invite
the attention Of Congress to this subject and recon-
mend that reasonable appropriation be made which
will indemnify the State otFlorda for necessary expen
ditures made for the military defence of the frontier
since the outbreaks to which have alluded.
Preliminary to this message OF the President, and ne
cessary for the information Of Congress respect to the
amount which may be appropriated, request that you
will forward the and pay rolls (or copies thereby
this Department with such authorization your Ex
ceency may give or direct to be given.
Within the scope of information that has reached this
Department. there is the hope, that the Indians will con-
sent peaceably to emgrate from Forda-an object Of
great not only to the authorities OF Florida but
also to those of the Federal Government.
Ihave the honor to be,
Your Excellencys most ob't serv't,
GEO. w. CRAWFORD,
Secretary OF War.
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-01-05

The Harrisburg keystone notices the erection, in the
Pennsylvania House OF Representatives Of an ingenious
Legislative telegraph Its practical operation IS thus
described The introduction of similar machine into
the lower House of Congress, would greatly facilitate
its business;
"By this invention the members are all enabled to vote
at once by the use of wires which pass from their desks
through the floor OF the nall and concentrating point
beneath the side of the clerks desk pass up through the
floor handsomely constructed box, in which the prn
wires to each desk. BY pressing on OF them, the
list OF yeas and pierced on the yea SIDE and by
using the other the nay side is pierced The whole vote
may thus be taken in instant, and many lists as
may be convenient marked at the same time. The
clerk then reads the vote from the list, in the same
manner he does after call of the yeas and nays,
The merit claimed for it is the saving of time in taking
the yeas and nays
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-01-05

PENNSYLVANIA ANTHRACITE CoAL.-From a statement
of the coal sent market from the various Anthracite
Coal Regions of Pennsylvania during the past year,
been three million two hundred and thirtythree thou
sand five hundred and fifty tons being an increase
over the preceding any former year, Of nearly one
hundred and fifty thousand tons. The first year
Pennsylvania (trom Lehgh) the quantity was three
hundred and sixty six tons The total quantity Gncu-
ding the three hundred and sxty-fye tons from the
beginning of The trade to the LIST of the present month
twenty five millions six hundred and sixty thou
sand nine hundred and seventeen tons.-Nat. Int.
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-01-05
MR.. GIDDINGs AS A WITNESS.

fhe Enquirer says we used a very "curous ar
gument," ON Tuesday last, in calling attention to
Joshua R. Giddings' testimony that Mr.. Winthrop
had stif1ed Northern Free Soil sentiment by his
constitution OF the standing committees, and that
President Taylor's influence over Northern Wings
had been effectual to avert the passage of bill
abolishing slavery in the District of Columbia
The argument may have been "curious," but it
was forcibe to this extent, at least, that the En-
qurer has not thought it wise to let its readers see
the debate 1t afirms that Messrs Winthrop and
Schenck denounced Giddings' statements as
s'false. This is not so, as to what he said about
the slavery question Mr.. Winthrop did denounce
as false his accusation that he (Mr W. had adj
yocated the Mexican war-quite another matter.
With regard to the committees, MIR. Winthrop re-
piled to the charge of sitting Northern sentiment
bv recalling the fact that the District Committee Of
last session reported bill to prevent the introduce
ton of foreign slaves into the District for sale and
that BILL he stated, met the appreciation and support
of Mr.. Broaon, of Mississippi, sohom Mr. Cobb
has seen i'll to place al the head Of that uery COM
gaittee, and of other Southern members.
As for the credibility of Mr.. Giddings' evidence,
every reader must have perceived that we only ad-
duced it as the evidence of bitter adversary
The simple fact, that he and other Abolitionists OPP
pose Gen. 1aylors administration with the utmost
violence, is enough to raise presumption that the
policy of the administration is, for good cause, I'M
paatable to that desperate faction But when
they come forward declaring their reasons for OPP
posing it, and those reasons areust such as should
commend it to the favour of the South, we repeat
that it would be difficult to present its claims to
Southern confidence in more convincing form.
Let the Enquirer publish the debate, and then it
may make no comments" or make as many as it
likes, and its readers can Judge bet ween us.
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-01-05
RICHMOND, January 4, 1850

To Mr.. J. WILLARD ADAMS:
Dear Sir: The undersigned members of the ''Band
Committee" OF the Richmond Light Infantry Blues,
regreng the necessity which has compelled you, by
changing your place OF residence to sever the connec
ton you have so long and pleasantly maintained with
them leader OF the Band, and wishing express
you their thanks in which is hoped will
be agreeable to you, have, at meeting held this day
at the "Rough and Ready Hotel" agreed to the follow
ing resolutions, viz
l. Resoioed, That Mr., J.<Wilard Adams, by his un-
doubted skill and the ntiring ZEAL patience and perse
manly manner in which he has always conducted himself
in the capacities both OF citizen and leader OF the
Band has personal regard and esteem, and de-
serves our best wishes for his future welfare and success
2. Resolved, That take great pleasure in recon-
mending Mr., Adams, wherever he may be, as an ac-
complished and capable musician and teacher, and
withal gentleman worthy Of public patronage
Jno F. RegnauIt, Lieut.; Jno Fly: Freeman, Serg't.;
Thos. Wheeey, Corp'l.; VIM L. Montague, Private ;
Jno l.. Weymouth, do.-Baad Committee Il. l., l.
Blues.
Gzzg7 Fredericksburg papers will please copy.
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-01-05

According to the Newburyport Herald, the ice trade
between the United States and England at one time
opened under favorable auspices has been entirely super
seeded by the ice from Sweden and Norway. This ice
is delivered in London at the price which ice is sold
for in Boston, Norway ice in immense blocks of great
thickness is sold in the Thames at lbs sterling ton.
while American ice costs delivered there 40s ion 25s
freight, and l5s, cost ofthe ice.
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-01-05
His Excellency THOMAS BRowN,
Governor, &c. &C., Tallahassee, Fla.

Franking Newspaper Subscriptions. N. Y,
Mirror publishes the following letter from the Assistant
Postmaster General; from which it will be Seen that
postmastes in the country may properly frank letters
containing remittances TO editors
PosT OFFICE DEPARTMENT,
appointment Office, Dec. 81, 1S49. :
Sr-The Postmaster General, after careful consider
alton of the question the right OF Posmasters that
have the privilege OF raning frank letters pub
fishers of newspapers covering money for subscriptions
orthe OF subscribers has decided that when the
Postmaster Agent for the publisher, he has the power
frank such letters and his Agency will be presumed
from the fact that he franks them. As Postmaster
has any authority to frank these communications but
acting that capacity when he SO conducts until ntor-
nation is received the contrary In doing this bust
ness, the Postmaster must be regarded entirely the
Agent OF the publisher and not Of the Department,
Very respectfully, &c.
FITZ HENRY WARREN
Fl. FULLER, Esq. Editor of the Mirror, New York.
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-01-05

Professor W. H. Allen, late OF Dickinson College
Colleges at Philadelphia, on Monday. An eloquent
and feeling address delivered by the Hon. Joseph
R. Chandle, President of the Board of Directors, to
which Mr.. Allen replied in touching manner, directing
of whom is worthy of note that there are two hun
dred and eleven in the institution and another hundred
about to be admitted. The little fellows sang several
anthems with great effect
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-01-05

BURGLAR CAuGnT.-The store room attached to Mr..
II. L. Kents private residence on Franklin street, was
entered Thursday night by of false keys, but the
rogue was detected shortly after he had effected an en-
terance and before he had had time to procure any plum
der. In the attempt to seize him, portion OF one OF
the sleeves of his coat was off. He was pursued
aud captured on Broad street by Mr.. Kelly, The
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-01-05

COMPOUND INTEREsr-Few persons have correct idea
of the effect which unwsely accumulated debt, and
quarterly dividends ofnerest paid thereon, have upon
the fortunes Of nation, family or an individual. A
day at President Tylers table, and calculation made
of its cost on the suppostion that the price was half
dollar at first and that the interest that half dollar
had been collected once every three MONTHS and also
mode the principal would double every eleven years
The result that 400 years compound interest so
cents amounted to some $4,000, 600 O00-enough to
pay the public debt of Britain ten times over
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-01-05

NICARAGUA SHIP CANAL Tribune is assured that
the Ocean Ship Canal Company have not decided to
terminate their canal at the Gull Of Fonseca, but at
Reaejo, in Nicaragua one bred miles south OF the
Gulf OF Fonseca, which is Honduras They consider
their route better and cheaper well much shorter
than that by Fonseca
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-01-05

From the Report Of the Commissioner Of the General
of sir millions OF acres of land advertised for sale
and more than six and hall millions are prepared for
market.a great part OF WHICH will be proclaimed du-
ring the ensuing wear. The Report shows that the
quantity ofland disposed of in l847 by warrants equiva
lent cash amounts to 1886 o. and in ls4s to S.
829l526. In the first three months OF lS4o, 1t amount
led 1897 60 80 and in the first three months of
lS49 amounts to S4 297 1877 26showing that the in
crease in the amount Of land disposed OF keeps pace
with the increase OF population and the consequent
wants OF the community.
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-01-05

ALABAMA AND GEORGIA RALRoAD--The Legsa-
ture of Alabama has chartered company to build
Railroad from Jacksonville in Benton county Alabama
to Rome in Georgia
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-01-05

KENTUCKY ToBAcco.--The Louisville Journal of the
10Th instant has the following paragraph
Inc ooutn hentucklan says hat me henderson tooac-
confined to the best crops at prices ranging from Sc
so to So Is; the average being about 81 50a$S per
100 pounds AT the last accounts, however the market
was heavy buyers refusing to sustain these prices.
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-01-05
DIED.

Very suddenly, on the morning of the 4th instant in
this city, MARY MINERVA, the lovely and only
where her remains have been taken, for interment in
Greenwood Cemetery.
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-01-05

THE MANAGERS OF THE COLONIZATION SOCIETY OF
VIRGINIA will meet to consider the Memorial &C., this
Saturday afternoon, at At O'clock, at The Counting
Room of Thomas & Charles Ellis, on Main street.
ia 5 B. 3, MINOR, Secretary,