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Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1850-11-14
Construction of the Fugitive Law.

The Buffalo Express says, that by decision
jus, made in one of the exciting Detroit cases,
the &C, absolutely annus deed Of emancipa-
ZION, and enables fraud and vllany to snatch
any person black or hire, from home in a
free state, and transport him TO slave market
And we are assured by Judge OF our Supreme
Court, that this decision is in conformity with
the spiri, and eviden. inien, Of the law. The
Detroit case and decision are as follows s
negro was brough, before Commissioners
as fugitive slave from Tennessee. The
Counsel for the negro presented an affidavit
duly sworn TO by the former. stating that he
was manumited by the deed Of the present
claimant for $500, which the latter had receiv-
ed for The same, and that the deed is now in
The hands of the negro's friends in Cincinnati.
On this affidavit the counsel for the prisoner
moves that the case be continued until the deed
of emancipation can be procured and used as
evidence. The Commissioner decides that the
deed would be inadmssable, if procured ), tha,
he has no power TO inquire into any defence
the negro may have against the claim, but only
10 determine whether the case represented on
the part OF the claimant be sufficient 10 entille
him TO a certificate for the removal OF the negro.
II this decision be sustained, no colored man
north can be safe for day If "a deed OF free.
dom is annulled by the act, there will be per.
juries enough 10 send into slavery every color
ed man and women norih of Mason and Dix.
on's -Bighampton Republican. ba.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1850-11-14
Thespiam Exhibition.

The TuEsPIAN SOCIETY Of this place, gave two
exhibitions last week. at the Court House, TO crow
ded houses. The whole performance went OIL
with eciat and every character in the several pie
ces was well and admirably sustained. The farce
of 4" TIE Omnibus" and the popular one of Boots
al the SaUan', called forth the most enthusiastic
applause Those who are connected with the So
cety deserve great credit for their enterprise in
catering 10 the public amusement, and we sincere
ly hope that we shall soon be favored with simi-
lar exhibition by those who tread the boards"
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1850-11-14
Statistics of the Tribune Office.

In recent article, the N. Y. Tribune gives the
following particulars in relation to different de-
partments of that journal
The Tribune is now in its tenth year. II was
stated originally by Mr.. Greeley, as penny paper,
and was for some months conducted by him alone,
except the commercial department. 1t now gives
employment to twelve editors and reporters, ihir-
seven printers two proof readers, thirteen press
men, four engineers, and other persons in the press
room, four permanent correspondents in Europe,
three regular correspondents at Washington two
in Canada, two in California, one in Mexico, one
in Havana, one in central America, one in Phil
adephia, one in Boston, one in Baltimore, &C.,
&C., four wrapper WRITER'S four clerks, sixteen
hands in the mailing department, three errand
boys twenty-eight carriers in the city and vicini-
ty, in all, above 100 persons. The issues of the
Tribune are in round numbers 1s,600 daily, Al
400 weekly 100 semi-weeky, $500 for Califor-
MIA. 500 for Europe, making in all 10000 sheets
weekly, and $780, 400 annually. Taking the ra-
ito of increase since April last, as basis the cir
culation Of the Tribune in April 1851 will be "a
bout 35, 900 daily, $4,000 weekly, and the aggre-
gate annual circulation will be I0000,0 900 copies.
The paper employs about one ton and half OF
type, aud consumes weekly, seven and halt tons
of paper, $50 pounds ofink.-The printing is done
on one of Hoes four cylinder presses, which is
driven, by ten horse power steam engine. The
weekly expenditure of the establishment is 80 S00
which is at the rate Of $l45,000 per annum.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1850-11-14
A TOugE, Story.

We find tough story going the round Of the
papers as "a statement Of facts Of an old lady, 81
years age, who recently died at Lawrenceviiie
from tumor in The abdomen. A post mortem ex-
animation was made, after saving through hard
oval shaped substance taken from the body, it was
found 10 contdin a fully developed female child
The old lady was remembered 10 have been con-
sdered cnclente about forty years since, and all
the preliminary preparations were made for the
reception of the litlle stranger. but it never made
ills appearance until brought TO light By the recent
disclosures of the doctors. Ii is moreover stated
on the authority of highly respectable physician
that the child bore signs Of at leat probable re-
cent liz ing existence.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1850-11-14

PENNSYLVANIA COPPER AND LEAD.-We ars
grarifed 10 learn tha, an extensive copper and
lead formation has been discovered in this Stale,
near the SchuyIkill river, and only about iwen-
ly miles from this city and the extent of the
metal is. from present appearances. such as 10
warrant The expectation of very large busi-
ness arising oUt Of il. Some OF the veins have
been successfully worked within the past year
The average yield OF 1000 tons has been 20
per cent. of pure copper The lead aud silver
ore, which is also abundan', has been asssyed
and carries about IS per cent. Of lead, and will
yield Of silver about $35 TO the ton. The Per-
kiomen mine, which is near the newly dlscov-
cred veins, has been work ed to the depth Of a
bout 800 feet and more than quarier Of a mile
in leng,h--$6. 900 have already been received
for ore, and abou, four hundred tons more have
been mined but no. yet sent 10 market This,
with the new veins, gives evidence Of field
Of mineral wealth which promises 10 add TO The
fame OF Pennsylvania as the greatest mineral
region in the ~orld.-EUeniHs Bulletin,
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1850-11-14
TROUBLE WITH THE WESTERN INDI
ANS-PRAlRlE SET ON FIRE-GREA1
LOSS OF PROPERTY &c

CINcrNSA1TI, Nov. 9, 1904 despatch from
Kanesvill.e Mo. states that tremendous confa-
grafton has occurred in that region, caused by the
Omaha Indians, who set on fire The dry grass on
the prairie. The wind was very high at the time,
and the flames spread with such rapidly that a
great many of the fences, outstanding crops, and
one sheet of fire. The Indians, Just previous to
the confagration, were discovered in the act of
setting fire to the prairie in number Of places
The Omahas inhabits a portion ofthe Missouri ter
rtOry, some sixty miles above Fort Leavenworth.
They are described as one Of the most dangerous
and treacherous Of the Indian tribes, and will be
likely to cause the pioneer farmers Of the back
woods great deal OF trouble.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1850-11-14

A Lusus Natural-A cob OF Indian corn, which
in size and shape exactly resembles the human
hand, has been brought to our office. The four fin
gers and thumb are distinctly marked. The
thumb alone is little defective, being larger in
proporton than the thumb of the human hand, but
IN all other respects the resemblance is perfect.
The fingers are delicately formed, and the whole
presents counterpart of fine female hand
This curious object grew upon the farm of David
Clarke, of Dandy Tompkins county. The owner
was in the act of taking il to friend Of his, who
he said was minus hand, when the person who
exhibited it to us obtained possession of it. The
corn having been boiled off, the cob remains an
object of great curiosity.-N. Y. San.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1850-11-14

o. 1JAwsy up in Vermont, long time ago.
an Irish "help" had spoiled lol Of candles. by
le.ng them fall into hogshead OF rain water
The patience OF her mistress gave way entirely
under the disaster, and she retired 10 her room
in a passion While trying. unnecessarily, to
calm her excited feelings. by taking violent ex-
ercl'e in the rocking chair, an oder more pene-
'raling than agreeable a.sailsd her nose, and
caused her TO excIam- sa..es si-s4. s-
Mercy sakes, Bridge', What is the matter
now! Z" ,as-s fs.,a,s.4 8f go fa'.s
/" Nohen' ma am" replied Bridget Il only
put the candles IN The hot oven for 10 dhry p
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1850-11-14

II Congress meets on The 2d OF December
Another war of words, and lots of big speeches
may be anticipated. but i, is very doubtful wheth-
there will be any action on The great leading
topics which likely to agitaie its deliberations
Storms aud sunshine will alternate, but il is to be
hoped that some OF those who talked to so little
purpose last session, will endeavor TO act the part
oi The more wise and thoughtful
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1850-11-14

ILLINOIS FINANcEs.-lt is stated that at the pres
ent time there is not banking institution in the
State. The consequence is, her currency is rags
instead of the hard chnk. Her farmers handle
little else in the shape fmoney than the promises
of the banks Of other States. For this privilege
they pay annually not less than six hundred thou
sand dollars Her neighbors, by means of bank
issues treble and quadruple the amount invested
making their capital pay them eighteen to twen-
ty FIVE per cent. and Illinois pays them this per
centage on every dollar she handles of their is
sues Then, supposing the currency of this State
TO be ten millions, she pays to other States and
their capitalists annually in the shape of interest,
not less than 100000 --Piitsburg Gazette.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1850-11-14

The propeller steamer Telegraph Capt, Clay
poole, of The Ericsson Line, on her passage
from Philadelphia 10 Baltimore, burs, her boil
ers off Newcastle on Thursday evening, kill
ing fifteen persons and wounding twenty
They were mostly emigrants. The wounded
were conveyed 10 the arsenal, which was
thrown open for their comfort, and half a dozen
physicians were in attendance from Whining
TOO. We have no further particulars. : o. 1af
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1850-11-14

Galldntry.-.-A sailor who had spent neaIy
all his days on the blue waters. and knew lit
lie of land gear, came ashore yesterday; aud in
passing up stree, saw liule woman going "a
long with large muff before her. He stepped
up very politely, and offered 10 carry il for her,
as he was going The same way. aa rosie s6
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1850-11-14

Scorr AND BRowX The Lackd,oana Journal
comes 10 US this week with the following flag at
its editorial head:-For President in 1852, Gen.,
Winfield Scout, of New jersey for Vice-President,
Gov. Thomas Brown, of Florida; Subject TO the
decision of Whig National Conventon).
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1850-11-14

NJ TEN THOUSAND DoLLARs.--A man named
John NJ. Daniels died in January last, at Rising
Sun, Indiana, leaving an unincumbered estate
worth $4,000. No heirs reside or are known in
that region, but it is supposed some relatives OF
the deceased live in the northern part of the State
of New York Daniels was dealer in lumber.
1t is represented by some that his real name is
John Mcdonald. An attorney at Rising Sun pre-
tends that he has found heirs for the estate but this
story is looked upon with suspicion. The admin
istrator of Daniels is Thomas kimPton, OF Rising
Sum- If this notice should meet the eyes OF any per-
sons interested, they are requested to communi-
cate with him, and editors will confer favor by
copying. .r
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1850-11-14

ARREST OF A CouNTERFETTER.-An individual
was arrested in Norrislown, few days since, for
passing counterfeit bills OF the Merchants and
manufacturers Bank of Piusburg. He was ma
king some purchases in store at the time Of his
arrest. ar s-srv
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1850-11-14

In time Of fpeace prepare for War On Cape
Cod, when youog lady is engaged 10 be mar
.ried, she suffers her finger nails 10 grow long,
SO that in case she should be obliged 10 throw
herself on her reserved rights, she may come
10 The scratch with some prospect OF success
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1850-11-14

A child living near Cincinnati was recently
seized by the throat by large bull dog, and was
so seriously injured by the brute that its life was
despaired Of The dog seized the child by the
throat, and the more he was pounded to make him
let 90 the harder he held on. The people broke
the dogs back, and, after inserting lever In his
mouth, pried his jaws open and released the suf-
erer, but not till her throat was mangled so that
pieces hung loose, 4aa ,aa 5sae ri b,f--
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1850-11-14

4 MoNeREL FisH.-It is not often we are dis
posed to itemize ichIhyoogically; but remarkable
fishes are not TO he despised. We were shown yes
terday singular specimen of the genus, which is
apparently natural compound Of the catfish, bull
ifog' eel and another variety, possessing only one
eye; colored dirty brown, streaked with blue !;
and about eighteen inches in length 1t was
speared IN the Agawan river, near Springfield
Mass. few days since, and is now 10 the posses
sion Of Prof G ?. Bronson of this City.-N. Y.
TridURe.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1850-11-14

GFThe alleged insanity ofJudson Hutchinson,
one of the celebrated family of singers, proves TO
he a hoax, as appears from an interesting letter,
written by one of his brothers and published in
the " Y Tribune. Where did the story origin
ate
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1850-11-14

For my part,'' said Grahamie, never
was al all particular about NY victuais. could
live on fried heel-iaps. .
'Fricd heeltaps, replied wsg, 'ah, lba, is
~hai ls called shoe bread. u
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1850-11-14

The Com CRoP--The late fine weather has
proved highly favorable for the housing OF the
corn crop, and throughout both Pennsylvania and
New Jersey il is as excellent in quality as abun-
dani in quality.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1850-11-14

j. r. Fanigen, assumed the Proptietorship of the
Philadelphia Daily Neuos. The editorial depart
ment is in charge OF John P. Sanderson, late pub
fisher.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1850-11-14

@ DR.. Warren, of Boston, recently took from
the stomach of an Irish girl, at the Massachuits
General Hospital, by means of an incision, tape
worm forty-one feet eleven inches long I!
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1850-11-14

ABSENCE OF MIND,-A hen. instead Of sst-
ting on her eggs got upon heap Of pig-iron,
from which she halched Out large number Of
spikes.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1850-11-14


He gave very full statistics Of the coal busi-
ness of the Delaware and Hudson Canal Com
pany, and of the Reading Railroad Company;
spoke of the agricultural and mineral wealth Of
Northern New Jersey, and painted in lowing
language the beauty, and fertility of the Wyo-
ming Valley. No reasonable man could doubt
but that the proposed road would richly repay
the time, labor, and capital expended in build
ing it. -....... =. ---r s.. ...,
Resolutions were adopted and correspond
ing committee appointed.
Extracts from letter from John |. Blair, in
reference TO the Legget's Gap Railroad were
read He states that the length OF The Leggets
Gap Road, from the Lackawana to Great Bend
will, be so miles. Eight miles of the road are
graded. and eigh, hundred men are at work
upon it, Eighteen miles will be completed
this fall The whole will be completed by De-
cember 1851. The Iron works a, Lackawana,
and the Leggst's Gap Railroad, have grow
on, Of the original attempt at Newburgh in l835
to build a Rail Road from ,ha, place 10 the
coal fields.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1850-11-14
THE ELECTIONS.
New York. .

The contest for Governor is still in doubt, but 1t
is generally conceded that Hunt, Whig, Is elect
ed The Legislature is Whig which secures U.
S. Senator, in place of Dickinson, and which will
balance our loss in New Jersey.
The Wings have also elected majority OF the
members of Congress.
A special despatch TO the North Amer1cdn from
Albany, says: I'VE have elected Wing Govenor
Whg majority in the Legislature. and eighteen
Whig members of Congress.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1850-11-14

0FA Good Erample.-Ata meeting in Geor-
gia, after violent debate, Colonel Abbott offered
the following resolutions, which were carried by
acclamation:
lst. Resolved, That this meeting is I'D
mad.
81. Resolved, That this meeting now adjourn.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1850-11-14
WISCONSIN,.

Mlwaukle, Nov, 1.-The returns from all
quarters are very meague. Charles Durkee and
James D. Doty are probably elected to Con-
gress on the Free Soil Democratic Ticket. 1t is
conceded that the Congressional delegation will
stand one regular Democratic and two Free soil
ers. .-.,.. .,- k.sss ,- -..
Messrs. Durkee and Doty, were opposed by
regular Locofoco nominations, and received the
support of the Wings. We rejoice at the re'eiec-
ton OF George Doty, because he voted in favor OF
the Protective Policy all occasions and for this
reason rabid Locofocoism repudiated him.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1850-11-14

Increase of Gold and Silver.--ll is estimated
that the gold and silver imported into the U., 8,
from various parts of the world, over and above
the exports, during the last three years, amounts
TO one hundred millions of dollars. se '...a
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1850-11-14

flhn "a few months six murders have been
cammltted IN Moyameusing district Of Phila and
ihe assasins "a every case, arc still at large
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1850-11-14
New York City.

Kingsland, Wing, is elected Mayor by about
5000 majority. All the Wing candidates for Con-
gress in the city are elected except in the ed
district. There Hart, Loco is successful from
division among the Wings, there being two candi.
dates in the field. ..g as...-g7,gs =
The State Legislature is Wing and majority Of
the members Of Congress. - ------
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1850-11-14
New Jersey.

New Jersey is about making change Fort,
Loco. is elected Governor by over 5000 majority.
The Legislature is Locofoco. Such changes are
sometimes necessary. One years trial is gener-
ally sufficient to bring about return. We shall
therefore count N. Jersey certainly Whig next
year. #a5
The Wings here elected two and probably four
Of the FIVE members of Congress. oa sa
Michigan.
The Wings here elected TWO and probably three
members Of Congress.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1850-11-14

We take lhe following abstract oil me pro-
ceedines OF q Rail Road Meeting, at Ne" ou'gh'
on the 23d Of October, from the Excelsior =
The meeting was convened 10 receive and
confer with numerous delegation OF gentlemen
from Pennsylvania, New Jersey and the South
ern Section Of Orange county, in relation 10
the construction Of Rail- Road from the terml-
nus of the Newburgh Branch RAILROAD al
Chester, 10 the Coal region Of Pennsylvania
THOMAS POWELL, Esq. of Newburgh, was aP'
pointed President; Hon. J. E. EDsALL, of New
Jersey, Vice President; j. H. BRowN, Esq.
of Sussex, N. J., and ]. J. MoNNELL, E.q., OF
wburgh, Secretaries. a' t.-a
Gov. HA1NEs of ~ j., slated the object OF
the meeting, presenting interesting statistics OF
the agricultural and mineral riches oil SUSSEX
and Warren counties. and pledgng that part oi
The Stale for their share Of means necessary 10
carry the enterprise through. ..-. .-.ga
is Col. PETER B. SHAFER of n. j., presented
some Interesting facts in reference 10 the righ'
OF way through that State. He said the un-
condilional righ, Of way had been gra'uitousiy
ceded by the farmers over whose lands me
road is 10 pass. s'.s fH t-
HoRNER RAMsDELL, ESQ of Newburgh, ad-
dressed the meeting a, some length. tie said
this projec, of connecting Newburgh with the
coal fields of Pennsylvania, had been aglla'ed ior
twenty years. The Newburgh Branch, about
nineteen miles in length, the first ink in The
chain of Rail Road, is now completed. The
balance of the road to the Water Gap. aboa
Sc miles in length, can be constructed for 8 3
900 per mile-making the whole cost about
$75o,Oo0. The grades will be found easy
no, exceeding 80 fee. 10 The mile. ai-o" .aa
The distance from Newburgh TO the Goa
fields at Scranton, on the Lackawana is as fol
lows 1-sa . r.ar .ar ..ss b @.,a
From Newbureh 10 Chester, l9 miles
! Hbas,ar IN Columbia '
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-03-21

CAL,roRSIA Colo DIcoEns.- -Lmport0nf
Dscision. The Supreme Court of enn-
syl, ania has made an important decision IN
relation to the silent iartncrship business
in the California gold digging
An application was made 10 the court
~ Mr.. J. A. Lessig, Of Philadelphia, for
sn injunction to restrain one Pa,r ok Nc
Lane,ou from di.posing Of some $4,000
worth Of gold dust. The plaintiff alleged
,ha, he and Patrick entered into partner
ship, for the purpose Of digging gold IN
California, and that the proceeds, amonn.
inq to the above sum, had been taken pos
session Of by The said Patrick, without the
slich,es, a,,emp, 10 divide the sools.--
The cold dus, was at the United States
mint, aud an injunction w?s prayed to pre-
ven, the defendant from taking it from that
place. The cour, decided ,ha, the reiusa!
Of a partner to account, is no ground OF IN
junction and that, even # there was
partnership the plaintiff. no, having laSored
tow ard. that end, and the whole fund hav-
ing been acquired BY the defendant, 1t was
no, partnership property. The inJvnr'l' n
was refused.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-03-21
DWa have had abundant upp0riuni les,

NWe have had abundant opportunl les,
dur.n. the Las, four weeks. 10 con, erse With
pers"ns from various parts ~ the rountiy,
aud u sceriaip someildn. definite IN re-
gard la the amount Of sitting whch there
will he ihr coming summer. at tho FASH
ionahle watering par,s. We speak ad-
sedly whei We say that there " II be
much lager number Of people al Newport.
ih = summer. Than there ever has been, on
any previous year. The pact season has
been prosperous one With busiuts. mrn,
and thru, there is every reason 10 believe
that there viii be a gool deal Of sicksess
in the ctirs. which, of i;self, wi ind,re
all W seek The couniIy Who can. We
haze teari the MATER very much talked If
at the Sou,h, and in the cities Tins eide ot
Washington. aud nearly al Of those VII"
intend leaving home. are roinng I" New
port. TheIe MI be ampe rom here i"r
tie accor oda ion Of all who desire "A heal
thy aud beautiful locsiru F: Newpor, will
have no successful rival this year, rs a
fashionable watering place.