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Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1850-06-06

The Convention Of our political opponents as
sembled al Williamspori on Wednesday Of last
week. nominated for
Montgomery county;
Surveyor General-J Porter Brawley, OF Craw-
ford county;
Auditor General-Ephraim Banks, Of Mifflin
county.
Twenty six baloiings were had before the first
nomination was accomplished
1t was finally made on The afternoon Of the third
day OF the Convention The principal candidates
were Ew'd b. Hubley, Nimrod Strickland. Frank
lin Vanzant, Seth Clover, and VIM. T. Morrison.
Vanzant received % votes on the first ballot, and
increased to 81 on the 2lst ballot Morrison re-
gave him 40, and the next trial showed majority
for him. In the evening Of the second day great
commotion was created by member leaking out
secrei-that two Of the members had been bribed
The members referred to, thinking il best to make
a clean breast OF it, came forward and disgorged
-one of them to the tune of eighty and the other
a hundred dollars, which they threw down upon
the table before the President, with quite parade
of virtuous Indignation at the idea that they could
be brbed.
The nomination of the other candidates was
made without much delay
The Convention adopted resolutions endorsing
the Baltimore Platform, with number Of dissent
ing voices; and adjourned afier 10 o'clock on Fri
day night
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1850-06-06
State Road.

Among the acts passed al the last Session Of
the Legislature was one authorizing the con-
btruction OF State road from Merwinsburg in
Monroe County. to Conynhsm in LuzeIue
County.
The road has been laid out by the Commits
sioners appointed for the purpose, passing down
Hickory Run valley TO the Lehgh, crossing
the river shoI, distance above the mouth of
the run, ihence over the Brer Patch and up
Sandy Creek valley 10 the head waters of the
Susquehsnna. Black Greek which il follows to
the valley. The road is said 10 be over excel
lent ground and can be made with very li,,e
hill A Bridge is TO be bull, over the Lehigh
above Hickory Run. which We are informed
will be put under contract soon.
This road will be useful one, afiordlng as
IT will an evenue over which The products OF
Conyngham valley and large Agricultural por-
lion Of Monroe county can be brought 10 mar.
ke', in The Lehgh Lumber Region. |, will al
so open direct road from Nj. Chunk 10 The
Township OF Kidder, which 10 much wanted
bu. which in consequence Of its being necessa-
~ 10 make portion Of the road through Luz
zerne County the citizens Of Kidder have been
unable 10 procure an order from the proper
court 10 open Carbon Co, Gazette
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1850-06-06
Crime and Death.

lev nights since the store Of Mr. Berries
was entered and robed Of various articles
Suspicion resting upon man named c. Drake.
living below town, search waran, was OBJ
tained. On Sunday morning the premises were
searched, ,--the goods found land Mr.. Drake
was arrested. He escaped from The Constable
aud fled 10 the river about mile below ,be bor
ough, and ran into the water. The river being
high, and the curren, rapid, he was soon in deep
water. He was heard 10 call for help, bu, be-
fore help could be profIered, he sunk and wa.
drowned
The body of the deceased was found, and ia.
tered yesterday.
On the same day further search was made
on the premises lately occupied by him. and
various articles were found. secre,ed about the
house, Wilkes Barre Advocate.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1850-06-06
Improvement i'm Blasting.

new and valuable invention, designed to
accelerate The operation of blasting rock or COAL
is thus described by the Philadelphia I" Daily
News !"
/, is called the pa,en, conical or wedge tube
and is composed Of strong brown paper, and
made Of any length dsired. This wedge-form
tube is filed with powder, and sunk to the bot.
tom of The hole or bore in the rock, and surroun-
ded and covered with The dirt. The fire is CON-
munica,ed in the ordinary way. The powder
being preserved in wedge-llke form the pres.
ure against the tamping above is relieved. and
nearly the whole force taking lateral direc-
ton. performing double execution over he com.
mon mode Of operating. The name OF the in.
ven,or is Thomas l.. Speakman. He belongs
to our city, and has already distinguished him
self IN making several important inventions and
Improvements in agricultural implements.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1850-06-06

A gentleman formerly of ST. Louis, writing
from Calfotnia, gives the following accoun, of
how he made his first money in Ell Dorado
tie left The western frontier of Missouri late in
the season. and, consequently, met with bad
luck IN his progress across the plains. having
worn ou. twenty head of stock, abandoned wag-
ons, and sacrificed every thing of properly bu,
clothes upon his person. before he reached the
mining region. Of course he was completely
destitute when he got 10 Sacramento. Blu. he
says:
:" pulled my watch from my pocket, ane
pawned i, for bag Of beans, al one dollar
pound, and some flour, and few oher article,
al California rates. These ! intended for the
suppor of my family bu, The though, struck
me iha. | nigh, sell portion by The pound, and
and replace a, lower prices. With this view
spread my possessions upon an India rubber
cloth on The ground, and commenced operations.
need not give you a detailed siaemen. Of my
business transactions, but il is suficien, 10 say
that in fifteen days had made about Que lhou-
sand dollars
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1850-06-06
Cure for bots and Choiio in Horses.

Baltimore CO.. March l5 1880
To the Editor of the American Farmer.
DEAR SIR I'm compliance with your request,
send The following receipt, which was published
some fifteen years back in the Albany Cultivator.
as cu1e for Bots-anG would add that many OF
nv neehbors have used it with the most perfect
success, frequently relieving the worst cases in
FIVE, and generally in less than thirty minutes i,
is as follows -
Take half a pint Of good wood ashes, carefully
sifted and put them into quart bottle, put one
pint of good vinegar into pitcher. other vessel
from which it can be conveniently poured into the
bottle, then secure the horse, with head up mix
the dose, and so soon as the effervescence takes
place-whch, if the articles are good, will be al
most nstantaneously-tu it down the throat if it
should not relieve in fifteen twenty minutes, re-
repeat once or twice. have seldom had occa-
sion 10 use the second dose.
JEREMIAH YELLoTT
(The testimony of Mr.. Yelloit. as to the efica-
cy of the above receipt, should induce every own
er of horse, to preserve it with great care Ed
A. f.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1850-06-06
Court Pr0ceedings.

The May term OF the several courts o this Coun-
", commenced on Monday of last week Judges
Eldred, Coolbaugh and Stokes on the Bench
The following cases were disposed of
Commonwealth VS.. Conrad Kemmerer. Case
Of surety of the Peace. Kemmerer was charged
with belligerent intentions on complaint of George
Houser, and on hearing Of the case was ordered to
enter into recognizance to keep the peace towards
Houser, and we presume, "the rest of mankind"
Jacob vople for the use of Robert Nolf VS..
Frederick Meckes, Adam Meckes, and Charles
Meckes, terre tenants. This was sciera facias
10 revive judgment. Defendants plead payment,
&c The Jury returned verdict for plaintiff of
S75 so. Dimmick and Walton for plff. Davis for
dehs
Commonwealth VS.. George Kirk Indictment
for assault and battery with intent to kill on oath
of Andrew Jackson Carver,-(both parties colored
men) A few weeks since the 'dark,es' had
fight, and in the scufe the defendant took hatch
ct, with which, he inflicted a severe wound on
Carrer's right cheek.
After the finding Of true bill by the grand jury.
Kirk compromised the matter with Carver by pay
ing him $50. This settlement being announced
10 the Court, permission was granted TO enter
nolle prosequi, which was accordingly done. Da-
Wis for Commonwealth Walton and Dreher for
defendant
Commonwealth VS.. Andrew Jackson Carver
Kirk. The Grand Jury returned this bill ignor-
anus, and directed the prosecutor, Kirk, TO pay
the costs. Sentenced accordingly.
Joseph Keller VS. John Drake and Derrick Hu-
lick. Feigned issue to try the validity of the claim
plaintiff held against his son. who made rolun-
tary assignment for the benefit of his creditors.-
The amount in dispute was a note OF 5000. Yer
dict for plaintiff. Dimmick and Porter for plff.
Davis aid Reeder for dehs.
Jacob Yeiier vs. John Chambers. This was an
action Of ejectment 10 compel the payment of the
purchase money for tract OF land in Smithhed
township bought by the defendant of the plaintiff.
The only question in this case, was, whether the
defendant should pay The interest upon the pur-
chase money, amounting 10 $l67 or Whereabouts.
Conditional verdict for plaintiff for the consdera-
tion money, and about thirty seven dollars of in
teresi thereon. Reeder and Barry for plff Porter
and Davis for def.
Daniel Stroud's Executors for The use Of Martha
Shoiwell vs.. James Hollinshead. This was an
action Of deli upon four bonds given by defendant
as pali Of the consideration for a Grist Mill and
Lot in this Borough. Defendant alleged that there
an interference between this Lot and the Lo,
Of DR.. Samuel Stokes, and that The title of his Ven
dor to The whole Of the land sold to him was not
good 10y reason of said interference This case
occupied over Two days in the trial thereof and
resulted in verdict for plaintiffs for Sl2l7 TO- be-
ing SI9l less than the amount of plaintiffs claim.
Porter and Davis for plfs., Reeder, DImmick, Wal
ton and B AIRY for deft.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1850-06-06
"Beat the sheep-skin.o

The Chambe rsburg Loeofoeo Organ, valley
Spirit" rejoices in the following strain at The
adjoufnmen, Of the Legislature. He says
ave understand that our Legislature adjourn
ed on Wednesdsy last. Beat the sheep skin |:
Blow The fife Bring ou, the big gun made Of
brass. that forees july ,hunder and fire il for
the best hing The Legislaurc has dore YET"
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1850-06-06
Dr.ru or HoN FIJI EtNopp-Tbe

DEATH OF Hon F. II. ELMoRE.-The announce
ment of the decease al Washington. Of the Hon.
Franklin H. Elmore, o. s. Senator from South
Carolina, in place of the late John G. Calhoun,
will cause deep regret. Mr.. Elmore, had hardly
yet got into the harness, had hardly actively as
sumed the duties from which death had called his
predecessor, when he too is summoned away
He was man of brilliant intellect. and fine nat
ural and educational endowmen,s. but his health
had for sometime been low, and even before ac-
cepting the important nust so lately confded TO
him. he felt the premoniton of death The whole
nation will mourn with South Carolina, for the
loss of TWO OF her most gifted sons.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1850-06-06
Thirty.iirst Congress.
FIRST SESSION

May 27.-ln The Senate, the bill 10 establish
Branch Mint III New York was discussed for
a short time and then laid aside, 10 take up the
"omnbus" or compromise bill" MIR. Mason
addressed the Senate al length in opposition 10
some portion of the bill. He expressed him.
self in favor of extending the Missouri compro.
mise line TO The Pacific, opposed 10 The admis-
sion Of any portion Of California south of that
line as free territory. and 10 the surrender by
Texas OF any part Of New Mexico which she
claims and argued al length 10 show the a.
dap.alion of California 10 slave labor. A con-
versa,iona debate ensued. and lasted for some
lime, between Messrs. Clay, Mason, Foote,
Cass and Berren.
In The House, Mr. Brown offered a resou.
ton TO discharge, Mr.. Homer, the dooIkeeper.
Motion laid on the table.
Leave was asked by Mr.. Cowell, to introduce
bill 10 abolish The slave trade in the District OF
Columbia Refused-l00 yeas 10 63 nays
-lwo-ihrds being required
The California message was debated till ad-
journment.
Nav 2S-ln the Senate, The Omnibus bill
was discussed, or rather amendment as a
mended The whole object seems to be got
in clause for the legallzing Of slavery IN the
territories, so buried up in mass OF words as
10 be at present construed 10 sun every locality
bu. afierward 10 be made plain when slavery
comes 10 claim its benefit
In The House, bills relating to Oregon and
Minnesota were discussed, and appropriations
for public buildings in them were passed.
May 29-In The Senate, Mr.. Clay presen.
led petition from Berks county. Pa, asking a
modification of the Tariff. He said il was idle
10 expec, any other business to be done llll the
Slavery question was settled.
The bill 10 establish Branch Mint a, New
York was discussed, and ordered TO be engros.
sed and read third time, by vote of 43 10
H.
In the House, The proceedings were in rela-
lon TO Oregon, and wiihou, much Interest,"
The bill authorizing the President TO negotiate
with the Indians for their lands there, as pas
sed. On the consideration Of bill making
donations OF land TO actual settlers, motion
was made 10 contine them 10 whites, which was
finally adopted-65 to 81.
May 30.-In The Senate, Mr. Butler, OF South
Carolina, announced The death OF his colleague,
Hon. F. H. ELMoRE, the successor OF Mr.. Cal
houn. Speeches were made, the customary
resolutions passed, and The Senate adjourned
10 attend the funeral tomorrow a, | l o'clock.
In The House, few members met and ad-
jonrned for The same purpose.
May 3I-Afler The funeral of Mr.. Elmore,
the Senate mel and transacted some BUSINESS
among which 10 pass The bill for Branch
Mint al New Yotk-and then adjourned over
to Monday
The House. wi,hou, doing any business sp-
journed over 10 Monday.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1850-06-06

A poor woman, residing in Piisburg, who
depended for living on making pan,aloons for
Is cents pair, sent her liule girl. few days
since. with reeeipled bill TO her employer for
her hard-earned wages. which the latter took
from the child. kept il, and refused to pay the
money. The man who would be guilty Of an
&c, like this, deserves TO be chased through the
world by rsiilesnakes
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1850-06-06

NORTH BRANCH CANAL.-The Auditor General
and State Treasurer make report tha, the revenue
Of the State will warrant the application of $780,,
600 to the completion of the North Branch Canal,
as per act making the appropriation and still leave
a surplus in the Treasury of $26,79e, after meet
ing the interest falling due on the public debt.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1850-06-06
Forcing am Adjournment.

On the introduction into The Connectcui house
Of Representatives, of bill TO prohibit the catch
ing Of shad after the 25th of June, member from
Hampton objected that to stop the shad fisheries
before the adjournment of,he Legislature was an
infringement upon the ancen. preroga.ive of The
members of the House, who. from time immemo-
rial, had been disni6ed with the title Of "shad ca
,ers." The mover Of the resolution admitted the
force OF the obectIon. ou, explained that bis OBJ
jec, ia Introducing the bill was TO compel an carly
adjournment,
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1850-06-06
Cauuterfeifs.

New oonn'erfei,s upon The Doylesiown Bank,
Of the denomination Of $40 have made their
appearance. The vigneue-a suspension
bridge, and engraved by Rowdon. Wrigh, &
Hatch. They are badly executed and bear no
resemblance to the genuine
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1850-06-06
Bank Diyidends.

The Philadelphia Banks average over ten
per cent, per annum in their diyjdeds The
Bank of the Northern Liberties is said 10 have
cleared ten dollars per hundred on every share
Of stock, 10 the iasl six months. s
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1850-06-06

IL The Duty Of elecling Senator Of the u.
States, in place Of Dr. Surgeon, will deyolve
upon our next Legislature
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1850-06-06

Pie Plan, is said TO have poisoned several
persons in different parts ofih country this sea-
son on account of the oxaic acid which j, is
supposed 10 contain.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1850-06-06

We are pleased TO find from the following
resolution, ,ha, the Board Of Managers Of the
Washington National Monumen, Society have
adopted plan which We hope will be found
acceptable 10 The patriotic cizens of this coun-
Try, and be calculated to afford aid 10 the great
and noble object which they have undertaken.
Washington National Monument Office,
May IS, 1850
AT meeting of The Board Of Managers, held
this day, the following resolutions was unani.
mously adopted
ResOlved, Tha, The people Of the United
States, either individually or by associations,
be and they are hereby respectfully reques.
ted to take up collections Throughout, the Union
on the approaching Anniversary Of American
independence in aid Of the great Washinslon
National Monument now being erected in this
city.
Papers ,hroughou, the Union will please
copy
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1850-06-06

The Belvidere and Delswars Railroad, running
from Trenton 10 Belvidsrs, Is said 10 be ready
for the rails which are 10 be laid upon ii.
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-01-09
A Splendid FORTUNE MAY BE GAINED |
BY AN OUTLAY OF f10 OR Is.
METROPOLITAN PORTRAIT CLUB.

Offices 83, Albany load, london, England.
VT HE Directors beg to announce that there will be
H. drawn for grand series OF Portraits OF all Horses
entered for the forthcoming GREAT DERBY RACE.
The drawing will be conducted upon those honorable
principles which have hitherto given great satsac
on and secured the above Association such extensive
estimation in which the Club is held are subjects of
pleasing congrauaton to the projectors, they encourage
endeavours for still further development OF their plan.
For the future therefore, the number OF Prizes will be
extended to the Portraits of all Horses that entered
for each particular Race-non-s starters well win
ners and starters. The following list is now open -
5000 members each class first class tl0 second do.
in each or either of the different classes. Those
bers who draw the Portraits OF first second and third
Horses the other starting Horses also those hado not
start (bu which entered for the Race0 will receive
the following prizes. The drawing will take place ten
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-01-09
TERMS
nArry RICHMOND TIMES.

From this day (May 18th, 1879 The DAILY TIMES
,y, ha nuhlisbed at FIVEDOLLAR per annum, pro-
ved be made % the 20 o as or by letter tie post
p aao,eneu If the subscribers gear If payment be
not SO made within 80 days, SIX DOLLARS will be
CHARGED, and in no case whatever will an exception be
m ade to this rule ,.. b.
or less first insertion so cents and every succeeding
insertion 25 cents. .1
T,oice a meek, thrice aoeek, and once UeeH-
First insertion so CENTS and every succeeding seiio
37a cts ....o.,,, l;,,o, will
Advertisements containing more than twenty INES Will
be charged as two squares. .,..u.;.o,po,.a ,,,,s.
The number of insertions OF Advertisements nlus'
ed to be stopped, and charged accordingly. oe
Annual Advertisers are charged $50 for 26 lines, and
that for 6s 90 for e adyer
tsements Of greater length; except Auconeers who
are charged SloO paper ncuded for all sales before
their doors.
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-01-09

HTNITED STATES CENTRAL CLOTH
a. ING STORE, BY WI S. SCARFF, No. SO
Main Street. Richmond Va.-Daily receiving and
constantly on hand assortment OF GOODS suited to
every season of all styles, quality and hnls at oho!e-
sale or retail. The stock of FALL AND WIN
TER CLOTHING, is superior in quality, and of
assorted Styles suited to all classes, consisting of great
variety of COATS, PANTALOONS, VESTS,
CLOAKS, SC, of the best Foreign and Domestic
Cloths and Silks upon the most reasonable terms
other article that can be found in any similar establish
ment in the Union In addition to the stock OF READY
MADE CLOTHING, there is connected with the establish
of supplying any demand for CLOTHING MADE
TO ORDER, in the most fashionable, neat and supe-
rior manner warranted to fit.
BOYS AND SERVANTS CLOTHING OF every
variety, style and sizes, of elegant and substantial make
The proprietor having devoted the whole OF his time
to every branch Of the business safely assure his
customers that this establishment is the largest and best
regulated Clothing Emporium in Virginia, and uneX-
celled in the United States Being now on visit to
the North for the purpose Of making purchases, he Will
be able his return to present still larger addition OF
varieties his already well selected Stock as low II not
lower, than they can be had elsewhere
sci l''' ~ IS, MAIN STREET, RICHMOND.
CHERRY AND CRIMSON MERINOES.-
" Just to hand, cherry and crimson Merlnoes; black
silk Lace, for trimmings cherry, scarlet CRIMSON maza-
rine blue green and pink Mouslaines; kid and fleece
lined silk Gloves; new style Prints; handsome dark
Ginghams, &c. &c. j. u. CHENERY
no Opposte Depot
FAD! READ!!-If you are afflicted with the
Ia Dyspepsia, Costiveness, or General Debility and
want to regain health make OF the failing reme
DIV, Bakers Premium Bitters. To be had of
A. DUVAL, No. I7 Main street
E. BENNETT d. Co,
No. 1913 Main street.
A BODEKER, No. II Main street.
oc25 j. BLAIR Broad street
NOR COLD WEATHER.-Bronzed brass and
pierced iron Tenders, shoyes and longs, parors
and chambers coal Scues firon and copper; Blower
Stands; brass and iron Footman; fancy and common
Hearth Brushes; bronzed Stands for shovels and
enters,
oc % 70 Main st.
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-01-09
sEM1-WEEKLY RICHMOND TIMES.

sEMI-WEEKLY RICHMOND TIMES;
The SEMI-WEEKIY TIMES will be published,
in ike manner, at THREE DOLLARS PER ANNUM,
provided payment be made at the office or by letter,
paid in adoanceor aoithin 80 days from the CON-
not so made within 80 days FOUR DOLLARS will
be charged without exception in any case.
ADVERTISEMENTS are charged 75cents per square tor
the first insertion, and so cents for each subsequent IN
sertion.
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-01-09

~. FOR RENT-Two houses just without the cor,
f poraton lne together with four or five acres OF land
belonging to EACH convenient and suitable Tor gardening
purposes. Apply to JAMEo w. Aoi'
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-01-09

a. FOR RENT, the tenement now occupied by
NHi w. w. Woodbridge ESQ.,, one door below the City
Hotel. Possession given LIST January next Apply to
NJ 2 RICH'D HILL, JR.
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-01-09
FOR RENT.-The yerY comma

a FOR RENT.-The very commodious dwell
Il ling on Leigh Street, between 9th and 6th. al pre-
sent occupied by Mrs Page belonging to the estate OF
Herbert A. Claiborne, deed. ,..u,
e has lately undergone thorough repair and has COM
Portable out houses stable and good well OF water win
vibrant ForGeEEls, apply to oo
oc - WILLIAMS, CLAIBORNE Il co.
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-01-09

AVKEAT' BARGAINS IN DIR ESS GOODS.
w Selling off cheap at w J. SWORDS, 1925 Broad
street, large assortment of Mousenes, Cashmeres
&c, at and below cost for cash. Call in time.
VIM. J. SWORDS, 1926 Broad st.,
Shockoe Hill
N. B--Any article in the Dry Goods line can be had
at greatly reduced prices is drawing the end of
the year. W. S., sign ofthe Dry Goods Box
de %
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-01-09

WNT GOD FOR SALE, NEAR RICH
wv MOND-The subscriber offers for sale about
1900 cords Oak and Pine Wood on the Mechancsville
Turnpike, about II miles from Richmond. 1t will be
accommodating. Apply to -, o,an>-