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Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1850-07-13
THE FUNERAL OF THE LATE PRESIDENT.


A Joint Committee of the two Houses of Con-
gress meets this morning to prescribe the order OF
the Funeral Solemnties, intended to signalize the
general mourning for the national loss sustained by
the death of our late illustrious President ZACHARY
TAYLOR
AT "a meeting of the Heads Of the Executive De-
partments yesterday, it was decided that the Funeral
should be solemnized on Saturday, the 9th instant,
and that the Secretary of War should order certain
detachments of the regular forces to this city, for
tAe purpose of combining with other elements of
the military part of the funeral procession.
We are requested to anticipate the arrangements
to be promulgated by the civil and military autho-
rites SO far as to say that following the precedent
OF General Harrison's funeral, in April, Is4l, the
details of the military part of the funeral process
sion will be referred to the General-in-C Chief of
the Army and the Major General commanding the
Militia of this District and that all detachments of
regular troops and all the militia corps of this Dis
tric and OF such of the neighborng States as may
repair to the rendezvous in due time, will be FORM
ei in column under the Genera-in-C Chief of the
Army.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1850-07-13
GENERAL ORDER.

TREASURY DsPARrnESr, JuLr 10, 1850.
The Ruler of the World speeks the Republic in the ds.sA
Of its Chief Magistrate teaching the vanity Of human ses
and the uncertainty Of human e Truly great m,,
and grea. Magistrate has faen The President directs III,
occasion full of sorrow whole people shah e.
cd by the usual public demonstrations Of the N,,;on
is accordingly ordered tina, the Offices Of the Te.sn, n
partmens be closed unit, after the funeral and nlac.s .
mournDs and that the officers Of the Department, vea, a.
usual badge Of mourning for the term Of six mon,bs
Il Is also directed that the revenue vessels ,h.,.
poyed, unite with the military and naval authorize. n
the highest funeral honos Of the Republic 10 the
dad WV nrprn,r, ''ss
Secretary of the Treasure.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1850-07-13

FROM LlBERIA.-The New York Commercials
Advertiser has private letter, dated "Monroyia,
May l." in which the writer speaks only of his
personal interests, but the picture of prosperity
which he gives is interesting. He says:
we are moving along, complaining Of hard timss ors
happy that we here, where can complain under D
own vine and 6gee. ] am contented every day. ri
have nothing to complain Of The cup of life miIsd
one 1t is impossible exuac, the sweet and ejec. ,he
bitter.
The prospects Of the Republic good, and spirit na
industry perseverance, and enterprise is aoung peoS2
from their long ingorous ehurgy hope il may mSs1
them too far"
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1850-07-13

NAvAL.-The Annapolis Republican says that
Captain STRIBLINe assumed the command at the
Naval School on the lst instant, and Lieutenant
CRAVEN entered upon his duties on the same day.
The United States ship Raritan was towed
down from the Gosport Navy Yard to the Naval
anchorage on Saturday afternoon. She is bound
to the Pacific as the flagship of Commodore La
VALLETrE, who goes out in her as Commander of
the u. 8. squadron on that station.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1850-07-13

The Democratic State Convention of VERmorr
me. at Montpelier on the 4th of July, and noma-
mated JOHN RoBERTs as their candidate for Gov
ernor, and Horace CLARK for Lieutenant Gov
ernor. The following is one of the resolutions
adopted by the Convention:
Resolped, That in accordance with the almost unanDou.
sentiment of the people of the non-saveholdng States
regard slavery great moral and political evil and are
posed to its extension into any Territories now free vet W.
hold that particular opinion in relation hehp
should be made criterion Of political faith but that herssn
Democrats may freely hold diverse epinions'
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1850-07-13

VERMoNT.-A Convention Of the Free Democra-
cy of Vermont was held at Montpelier on the I'd Of
July, Tor the purpose Of nominating Governor and
Lieutenant Governor, and other State officers.
The nomination for Governor fell upon the
Hon. HoRAT1o NEEDHAM, but he peremptorily de-
clined; and LUcIus B. PECK, now Represents
tive in Congress, then received the nomination.
STEPHEN SMITH, Of Western, was nominated for
Lieutenant Governor.
The Anti-Free Soil portion Of the party are 10
hold Convention for the purpose of considerimg
the expediency of adopting the ticket.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1850-07-13

We understand from good authority that the
mission of Mr.. GREEN, who was dispatched as an
Agent to the Island Of St. Domingo last year, has
resulted in the entire removal Of the discriminating
duty Of tonnage and impost no per cent? Cd Anne.
rican vessels and cargoes in Hayti. His mission
appears also to have been successful in procuring
the recognition of commercial agents in Hayt
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1850-07-13

VoTEs PoLLED BY NEW STATEs.-On her adj
mission as State Louisiana polled 4,74s votes :
Indiana $3.50; Mississippi 7,475; Illinois s,o75 :
Arkansas 1888; Michigan 1850; Florida 5, 3Oi !;
and Iowa 1927. California polled, last yeas,
l4,2l3 American votes.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1850-07-13

sets MI WINTHRoP) has well said that it is clearly an
nteposition of Providence that he ready exca The
charois Of Israel and the horsemen thereof"
Sir, agree to this Il is nterposon Of Providence
and it comes to in trying hour. But am not dismay
ed My in Providence is mistaken Our country has
been delivered guided made glorious, by good Providence
II will be STILL remember when the prophet referred to
BY the gentleman from Massachusetts mr. WISrHRoP
surrounded by hostile force and all escape seemed
off, that young man who with him cried out in great
fear and the reply Of the prophet prayer that the
young mans eyes might he opened. He then that all
within the hostile lines chsriots and horsemen of
ready to succor and deliver the beleagered city, So will
be with u.s. The dangers which threaten will be averted
and. trust, forever disposed Of.
The solemn event which has just occurred will arrest the
angry which has swept so hercey imposes
least for upon contendng parties In the
while better feeling may spring up, and we may ask,
"Why do we struggle with each other Are we not
brethren " The nation will be impressed with the bereave
ment which it has suffered, and the tide Of sorrow which
sweeps throughout the country will sdmonish to agree in
wise, patriotic and fraernal counsels The very event
which we deploe, and which regard calamity, viii
be oveuled for good and He that stitch on high, mgher
than the waer-Aoods will put forth his power and cause
great calm.
Sir, death is all times solemn event 1t touches both
time and eternity terminates earthly existence; II
opens immortal But this death will strike the world
event marked by more than common solemni,y We
mngc our tears the bier Of the Chief OF
nation We will honor his memory, and we will claim his
fame for his whole country
Hencefoh be belongs his country, and bis is q
part OF our common inheritance His last public act In
honor OF the memory Of Washington be xed his eyes upon
mat noble monument which 10 rising TO the Skies built up
by the present generation for one whom all call blessed By
this time ne has may be hopc the revered Father Of
his Country In world where their companionshp will be
eternal HIS memory IL safe no human events now
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1850-06-20
Sporting.

The novel and extraordinary match against
time, 10 ifol one hundred miles within ten
hours, on a wager Of ST. 900, took place over
the Centrerille track. N. Y, on the 7Ih inst
The Herald says, the attendance was large,
and much in,eres, was evidenced in the result
The betting was pretty brisk, and considerable
sums of money changed kands, the mare ap-
pearing to have plenty Of hackers. A, twenty
minutes past eight o'clock the start was made,
the gentleman who made the match, Mr.. John
Purdyl himself driving, and the feat was ac-
complshed in nine hours and fory-nine and
lhtee-qua miniues-or ten aud quarter
minutes within the stipulated time. This is
the greatest performance, in the troiting line,
ths, has ever taken place in this country.
The nag, after emerging from This tremendous
ordeal, exhibited no symptoms of excessive
fatigue, and beiook herself 10 her hay hap
PLY as ever she did when hungry, and will be
as lively as lark 10 day, beyond doubt. The
mare. throughout the race. was the favoriie
against time, and, on the seventeen mile, was
strongly backed at hundred 10 sky IL is
worthy Of remark, thai the driver of the mare
is the son Of Mr.. Purdy. who rode Eclipse The
second and third heats Of his great race with
Sir Henry, in 1923.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1850-06-20
Encourage Home Manufacture
CABINET-WARE
OF every Variety and style
EASTON PRICES!

EA ASTON PRICES!
w. w. COOLBAUGH respectfully invites
the attention of the citizens of Monroe county
to his large and finished stock of Cabine. ware
a. his wareroom in The main street, short dis
ance below PosleD's hotel, in Sroudsburg,
comprising every kind and quality of furniture.
He.is determined TO 6e undersod by no one,
and The young andold housekeepers ofihe coun-
ty, in wan, OF furnitue, will save time and mon
ey by giving him call. His stock embraces
secretaries, desks, sdeboards, wardrobes, bu-
reaus, sofas, centre tables, card tables, break
fast tables, side tables, dinner tables, han stands,
wash stands, beadsteads, chests, corner and
kitchen cupboards, cradles, beautiful mahogany
worksiands. dressing bureaus, towel racks, &c.
CHAIRS of all varieties, rush.bo,lomed,
cane seats, spin. seals. cottage chairs, and so
ia chairs Also, sofas and seliees got up IN the
most beuliful style.
TPAll kind Of work made 10 order al The
shortest notice.
or He has also on hand weII-finlsbed
hearse and is prepared TO manufacture coFFINs
and attend funerals al short notice.
May %, 1850.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1850-06-20
Melancholy Occurrence.

Young man named John Weiss, son OF Mr..
George Wless Of this place, left home on the
packet on Friday last, as we learn, TO fish
somewhere up the river. On The way john
got into dispute with boalman, young man
about eighteen years Of age, and a, The Stony
creek Lock, got on his boat threatening TO whip
him. The boa,man, we are Informed declined
fighting & tried TO get ouIof Johns way bu, John
pressing closer upon him, he struck him on the
head with club abou, The size of an ordinary
Pick handle. The blow knocked Wiess off
the boat into the Lock and there beining two
boats in the lock al the time, he ssnk and go,
under one of them. Ii become necessary TO push
out the boats and empty the Lock before his
body could be recovered aud when found he
was dead.
A Post M0rtem examination was made in the
evening after the body had been brought TO the
house Of his father ia this place. by several
Physicians, in presence of Jury of Inquest
summoned TO enquire into the cause OF HE death.
The verdict OF the Jury, informed. was
that he came TO his death by drowning.
The young man who gave the unfortunate
blow has, weare informed, given himself up to
the proper officers. Ii The opinion Of those
beat acquainted with the facts is correct The
young man was not much in fault, although the
consequence Of blow given in anger 10 his
fellow. such as should prove a warning
rot only TO him bun 10 all Others resort TO blows
only " hen no other means will prolec, person
or property. Mauch Chunk Courier
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1850-06-20
MONROE COUNTY
Mutual Fire Insurance Company.


The rate of Insurance is one donar on the
thousand dollars insured, after which payment
no subsequent. tax will be levied except TO COW
er actual loss or damage by fire, tha, may fall
upon members Of the company.
The nett profits arising from interest or 9TH
erwise, will be ascertained yearly, for which
each member in proportion to his, her, or their
deposile, will have credit in the company
Each insurer in or with the said company will
be member thereof during the term of his or
her policy. The principle of Mutual Insurance
has been thoroughly tested-has been tried by
the unerrng test of experience, and has proved
successful and become very popular. Il af-
fords the creates, security against loss or dam
age by FIRE, on the most advantageous and
reasonable terms.
Applications for Insurance TO be made in
person, or by letters addressed TO .
JAMES H. WALTON, Sec'y.
MANAGERS.
Jacob Goetz Michael II Dreher
John Edinger Jacob Frederick
James H. Walton George B. Keller
Edward Posien Peter Shaw
Robert Boys John Miller
Richard S. Staples Jacob Shoemaker
Balsar Felherman.
JACOB GOETZ, President.
JAMES H. Walton, Treasurer.
Siroudsburg, January 81, 1850.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1850-06-20
JUVENILE
SINGING GLASS.

Al the request OF several citizens of Srouds
burg and vicinity. the subscriber will teach mu.
sic to children from the age Of z to Is years
old, in the dlfferen. school houses in.ihe vicin.
ily Of Siroudsburg free Of charge.
Those districts convenient 10 The place wish.
ing 10 accept Of the offer, will receive further
information from the subscriber by calling on
him a, Stroadsburg, Monday afternoons.
There will be several exhibitions during the
term, at some central place.
A class will be commenced q, Srround sburp
next Monday evening, a, o'clock in the Court
House, 10 which all are invited TO attend.
JOHN S. P. FOUST.
June 90 1850 Al
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1850-06-20

Mr.. Greely, who has been ia Washington
most Of the current week, proposes 10 show
Why Congress does nothing from month 10
month, aud in pursuance Of this Intention re-.
marks, that she country already knows that
there is thorough understanding, a resolute de.
termination among The Slavery Propogandist
in Congress that none of the essential mea.
sures OF the session shall pass until the Slavery
and Territorial questions shall have been set
lied 10 their satisfaction. And this Propagan-
da, controlling the organization OF what calls
useii the Democratic party, has grasped the
Speakership Of The House through The defec-
lion five Southern Members elected as Wings
who refused TO vo;e for the Wing Speaker un-
less the party would resolve mol TO suppor The
Wilmot Pfoviso. The Speaker so chosen ha.
placed al the head of tho committee of Ways
and Means. Thomas H. Bayly, of Va, who de.
serted the Whig party seven or eigh, years
ago because il was not pro-sIavery in its gen-
eral policy, and who is now one of the most
active and reckless Propagandis, in either
House. He with a compliant Committee has
TO this day withheld from the House all the
general Appropriation bills OF the Session in
the face Of positive and explicit Rule Of the
House." which declares that IL shall be the
duty of said Committee within thirty days after
appointment, to report the Appropriate bill. or
assign reasons for not doing so. An attempt
was made last week TO instruct the Committee
to perform this long-neglected duty, but il was
impossible TO suspend the rules 90 as TO get in
resolution for this purpose because Of the ab.
sence from their posts of more than one hun
dred members, two thirds of whom are from
the North! So matters remain in Sfatu quo.
SuSSe1 Register.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1850-06-20
AUDITORS NOTICE.

lhe undersigned Auditor, appointed by the
Orphans Court of Monroe County, TO examine
aud restate, II necessary, and report dis,rbu-
tion on the accoun, of John Van Vlei,, admins
traitor Of the estate of Joseph Van Vliet, decd,
will attend to the duties Of his appointment, on
Saturday, the 9Th of July next. at 10 o'clock
A. NJ. al the public house of Jacob Knech,, in
The Borough Of Sroud.burg.
JOHN L. BELL, Auditor
June g. 1850
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1850-06-20

425 Prizes in ALL 2,00olbs $4,000
Those persons who prefer lower priced Teas,
can receive their prizes in proportion, or they
wiH be re-purchased for cash, at reduction OF
10 per cent.
Country Agents required Applications to
be addressed (pos' paid to the Company's De-
pot. as above.
New York, June 6, 1850.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1850-06-20

The testimony in It's favor is Overwhelming.
The proprietors are daily in receipt of letters
and certificates, going 10 prove lis remarkable
efficiency to all cases Of worms, both in chill
dren and adults. The relief given, and the
immediate improvement of health which follows
its use, has called the attention of physicians
10 this article, and they freely recommend and
prescribe il in their practice.
The retail price is 25 cents per o1dt, tohlCh
brings it t0ithtn the means Of att
Brooklyn, L. I. January l6. lS47.
do certify iha, gave one bottle Of B. A.
Fahnesiocks Vermifuge 10 my child, and in
seven hours it passed % large worms. Any
person doubling this may apply for further in
formation al my residence corner of York aud
Jackson streets. JAMES MoCAFFRET.
Poughkeepsie, ~ Y. March 2. 1914.
I certify, that took two Yials OF B. A. Fahn-
estock's Vermifuge, which | found TO be the
greatest cure for worms have ever used.
have been troubled with tape worms for num-
Der of years, and have never found so good
medicine as B. A. Fahnesiock's Vermifuge.
therefore recommend IT, MARTHA Cliff.
The public is cautioned against counterieiIs
and spurious articles, and 10 put no confidence
in statements ,ha. "Komsiock's" and rs. Fahn-
estock's" Vermifuge are The same or as good
as the only genuine article, which Is b. A.
FAHNEsTocK's VERMIFUGE.
For sale in S,reudsburg. by i. SCHOCH,
Agent. March 10. lS49-eowly
BLANK MORTGAGES
For sale at this Office
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1850-06-20

The TARIFF.-A Washington letter TO The
Harrisburgh IntelIigencer. says:
:" Mr.. Hampton, of the minority Of the Com
mi.,ee Of Ways and Means. with the assistance
of Mr.. Meredith, and the Wing members gen.
orally, is preparing Tariff bill. and 30 soon
as it can be perfected. il will be presented to
the House"
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1850-06-20

How TO ExTERMlNATE RoAcHEs.-Sprin-
kle corn meal in plate, covering the entire
surrace, and over that sprinkle powdered sui
phar-not so much as 10 cover entirely the
meal, but lightly. Then place shallos vessels
or saucers containing wafer near by. In few
DAYS the reaches will disappear. This has
been Tried and found efecinal.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1850-06-20
Estate of Silas EIowev.

Late Of Stroud to,oashsp, Monroe county. decd.
Notice is hereby given, tha, letters Of Admin
lsiralion upon said estsie, have been granted 10
the undersigned. All persons indeb,ed 10 said
estate are requested to make immediate pay
men', and all those having claims or demands
against said estate are requested TO make
known The same without delay. to
JOHN L. CAFFREY,
Administrator.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1850-06-20

The dead body OF stranger that could not
be identified was found in Damascus, Wayne
county lately, near the Big Eddy ornpike,
which had lain there till much of the flesh had
been consumed from the back by dogs &c.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1850-06-20

Those marked thus sell liquor.
The undersigned, hereby cerlifes that The
above is correct lis. of the Vendors OF Msr-
chandize, Restaurants. &c. in The County Of
Monroe, so far as they have come 10 his knowl
edge.
An appeal will be held on Saturday The 29h
June nex,, al the Commissioners office, al
S,roudsburg, where those not properly assess
ed can attend. T. DAILY.
Mercantile appraiser.
May %. 1850
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1850-06-20

John Wise, the aronau. 10 constructing an
immense balloon at Lancaser, for the purpose
Of affording those who may desire il, birds
eve view oflhat city and surrounding country
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1850-06-20

A man ~ 10 New York seized the dead
body of one of his dodgers, last week. for debt
of SIS, and refused TO surrender il Until the REL
alives Of the deceased paid the money!
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1850-06-20
DIED,

On Friday last, the 18th inst, Mrs. Sally Ann
Gish, Of Hamilton, aged 5e years.
On Friday last, the l4th inst, Mrs Sally Hunts
man, OF Stroudsburg, aged sss years.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1850-06-20

will be sold cheap, and can be recommen-
ded. The public are respectfully invited to
call, leave their measures, or examine his ready
made stock. before purchasing elsewhere, as
he is confident they will be suited with the
style, quality and price of his article. Call
and try Them. Also American and French
Calf Skin Boots manufactured 10 order.
Easton. April Is, 1850.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1850-06-20
Mercantile Appraisement.

The following is lisl of the yenders of Mer-
chandize, Restaurants. &c. in the County Of
Monroe, classed in accordance with the sever
al Acts of Assembly relating TO the same.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1850-06-20
CAUTION.

Sporismen and others are hereby notified
no. 10 hunt or fish on or about my property. ]
am determined 10 resisl all depTedalians Of this
kind. JACOB FREDEhlIh'
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1850-06-20
SHERIFF'S SALE.

By virtue of wri, Of vendlioni expoans is
sued out of the Court of Common Pleas Of Mon
roe county, Penn'a, TO me directed, will ex-
pose TO public sale a, the public house of Chas.
d. Brodhead, in Chesnu.hill township. on
Friday the 2sth day Of June,
at o'clock P NJ, the following described prop
eriy, 10 wit: A certain messuage. tract or piece
of land situate in Polk township, adjoining
lands of Jacob Douer, Henry Douer and others
containing