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Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1850-08-29
Arrival of the Europa at Halifax

ONE WEEK LATER FROM EUROPE.
The steamship Europa arrived at half-Past ten
on the 10Th inst. with news from Liverpool 10 she
Ilth.
The cotton market has been quiet during the
week, and all American descriptions below fair
have reduced one eighth. Total sales, $4,000
bales, of which spectators have taken $4,000 and
exporters about 1000 bales.
Flour and Corn--G ardiner & Co.'S, Circular, oil
Aug 9th, says The weather has been showery
and variable, retarding harvest operations. Along
the North Of Europe. The natural upward ten
dency thus caused on the one hand, has been
counterbalanced on the other, and prices remain
pretty nearly as before for wheat and -four.
ENGLAND.-The question relaiive to Baron
Rothschild's taking his seat in the House of Com
mons, has been postponed till next session, when
Ministers are TO introduce new bill upon the sub
ject.
Harvest operations have commenced, and the
crops promise extremely well.
FRANcE.--The corn harvest is now about half
over and il is said will not be so plentiful was
expected.
Wednesday.-A terrible storm broke over Paris
to-day, and did grea. damage The rain fell in
such torrents that for hour the streets were i'm
passable. The heavens were completely obscur-
ed, and in some houses candles were lighted.
DENMARK AND THE DUCHIEs.-A protOcal, which
recognizes substantially all the leading views of
the Danish Government, was signed in London on
Saturday. by nearly every foreign Minister at the
Court of st. James. telegraphic despatch da-
ted Hamburg, Aug. Z, states that Gen. Willesen
has declared that he will hold the Danish Provin-
ces for whatever may happen to those of the
Scheswig- Holstein party. No change had taken
place in the position of the armies Gen. Willie
sen has issued another proclamation, praIsing his
troops, and declaring that they cannot be driven
from the soil of Schlewig, except by second and
third battle, and they will be boodier than the
first. The Danish force is estimated at $4,000 to
1000. The ardor for the Holetein cause is said
TO be abated, at and near Hamburg.
Advices from Altonia, of the 5ih state that coll
lision between the Danish and Hols:ein armies
took place on Friday. near Mohlde, which resulted
in the defeat Of the Danes, with inconsiderable
loss on either side. Little doubt exists among
well informed parties, that higher powers will be
involved in the adjustment Of this dispute before
anything decisive or satisfactory will be done.-
Should diplomacy not succeed, should Gen. Will
lesen be victorious in the next battle, and recross
the Eyder, Russia and England will probably IN
terfere and should the Danes triumph, and push
into Holstein, the Prussisns and the Hanoverians
will be likely 10 attack them Should it SO occur,
that either Russia England shall be compelled
To- interfere, there is reason to apprehend revolu
ion IN Germany, which the present rulers may be
unable to control.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1850-08-29
Vote YOrseif IA Farm.

II is said that there are thousands OF acres
OF fine land in The State Of Tennessee, beauri-
fully located, we'll watered and heaviy.cOVered
with timber which can be bad al from 80 To 30
cents per acre. Al such prices there is scarce
ly any one bul vote themselves a good
farm, without The trouble Of attaching Them
selves TO any parry. or clustering about the
rights Of every man TO his portion OF the soil.
The fact is, those " ho advocate the sgrarian
system Of seizing any portion Of the land they
choose to fancy, and claim the ownership there
Of because they fancy il, are usually too lazy
10 work. They want Congress to pass an acs
10 give them land, free gratis, and then they
will want anorheI act passed 10 have ii ,illed
for them. Iflbousands of acres of soil remains
unemployed in such Stale as Tennessee for
want Of purchasers al 25 cents an acre, does
any body suppose Iha. it would be employed il
il were given away' No. no. an acre.
Tennessee is a Slave State, and hence the
low price of its lands. The eastern part Of The
stale is mountainous, but the western part is
level, and very productive. Two large rivers,
the Cumberland aud the Tennessee. pass
through The State, smaller branches extending
in every direction. Tennessee contains all a.
rea Of over 900 square miles nearly the
same size as The Slafe OF New York
The average value Of all The lands, city
grounds; included, IN the State Of South Caro-
lima. is stated 10 be only 90 cenrs-N York
Sun.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1850-08-29
A Good Appetite.

My DEAR" said an affeclionaie wife TO her
husband, who had been sick for several days,
" when you were well, yo" were in The hsbi.
Of eating twelve pple-dumpIings-Dow that
you are sick how many sbal make you 7"
Well" replied the husband, " | reckon you
may make eleven Today bu, be particular and
make 'hem htle larger than usual" The
wife obeyed. When the husband had eaten
eleven. with The expectation Of half one, his
liltle son, lad Of some six summers came up
10 him and said" Daddy give me a lule
piece" go away. sonny" replied he father,
" your poor dads sick"
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1850-08-29
Singular phenomenon.

On Friday afternoon last, in common with
a number of our fellow ,ownsmen, our ALIEN
ton was directed 10 a collection of small tcormS,
which had made their appearance in countless
numbers in field belonging 10 Mr. Levi Wood
ring, below the {" old Jordan bridge" al this
place. They were Of the caterpillar species.
black color, and varied from ihIee-iourhs 10 all
inch and half IN length. The most singular
thing connected with their appearance was the
fact that they were only seen in this one field
in The vicinity, and there in such myriads as TO
defy any attempt TO coun, Them. The whole
surface was literally covered with 'hem-and
in walking over the field il was impossible TO
step without crushing large numbers beneath
the feet. Where did these worms come from
aud what caused their Simultaneous appearance
at this spot were questions universally asked.
The field alluded 10 is one that was completely
flooded by the high water during the late fresh
ct. Will some OF our learned naturalisls inform
the public whether the existence Of The worms
has any connexion with this event? II is
suhjec. well worthy their inyesrigaIion.-AE
lentOwn Democrat
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1850-08-29

The New York Tribune gives some particulars
of gambling case at Saratoga. The first story
was that gentleman Of the Commercial Empor-
um lost the large of 100000 in single night.
II is now said the loss was nearer $500, 900 than
100000, and it is stated by some as exceeding
the former sum. He offered to settle by paying
each of the two winners $4,000 down, and giving
his notes for $4,000 This they refused, and af-
ter some discussion it was finally agreed to leave
the matter to the arbitration of foruth party, who
decided that So, 600 was as much as any gentle
man had right to lose at one sitting and that the
winners, therefore, were each entitled TO no more
than thai sum. The victim Immediately forked
over the amount, well content no doubt 10 escape
ruin SO easily.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1850-08-29
School Exhibitions.

We call the attention Of our readers TO the ad
vertisemen, of these exhibitions. The performan
ces will consist of great variety OF dialogues anc
single pieces; besides which, the Brass Band will
be in attendance. The Pupils have taken much
pains to make the entertainment as pleasing as
possible to their parents and friends. We learn
that the exhibitions Of this kind in the Institutions
formerly under the charge of Mr.. PosT, gave gen.
eral satisfaction: and operating they do, as in
centves for scholars TO study and excel. we trust
they will have, in this Borough, full houses.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1850-08-29
Curious Facts.

A very fine young horse. belonging TO Mr..
Meyers, living on the Grey's Ferry Road. week
before last was missed from bis pasture, on
the bank of The Schuylkill, below the Arsenal.
II was supposed the horse was stolen, and the
owner offered SO for his return. A woman
passing along the river on Thusday last, week
after the occurrence. heard horse winnow.
and looking down well twenty fee. deep,
which had been used as an e.house, discoy.
cred the horse standing at the bottom, with hi.
head leaning against the side of The we'll The
top OF The we'll had been covered with boards.
which have been decayed, gave way beneath
the weight of the horse as he lrod upon il. Il.
sustained scarcely any injury by the fall ; and
an inclined way having been dug in The side
of the we'll, the horse came ou.. suffering only
from weeks confinement in the we'll withou.
either food or drink Phi. Ledger.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1850-08-29
Slavery Excitement at Harrisburs.

HARRISBURG, Angst 20.
The hearing OF an labeas corpus case OF three
negroes, brought charge Of horse stealing, oc-
cupied the attention OF the court the entire day.
and decision was rendered this morning l, ap-
peared in evidence that the negroes are runaway
slaves who stole the horses 10 effect their escape
with. The Court decided this morning tha, the
stealing of horse by slave TO make his escape
with, was not criminal offence under the law for
reclaiming fugitive slaves, and ordered that the
prisoners be discharged. About dozen men
from Winchester, Va. assembled in front Of the
prison, where large number of whites and blacks
of this place had previously assembled. On the
negroes being released, the Virginians attempted
to arrest and hand cuff them, when general riot
ensned One of the slaves effected his escape,
pelted with stones and clubs. The other two their
masters and friends succeeded in arresiing and
hand cutting despite the desperate resistance
made by the bystanders.
Several negroes were stabbed and otherwise
wounded. The owners Of the slaves were slightly
injured. The Cour; Immediately issued warrants
for the arrest Of the owners and all engaged in the
affray, the charge of assault and battery, with
intent to incite riot. The slaves and their mas
tiers are now in Jail, and number of arrests have
since been made which the Court is now engaged
in disposing of.
The Court also ordered posse to be immed-
ately employed to dsperse, at all hazard, the mob
assembled in front of the Jail, which they succeed
ed in doing without much resistance
The town at present, has comparatively resumed
its quietness. ssI
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1850-08-29

The Esening Pos, says that Barnum, whose
| peculiar abilities as a curiosity hunter, has
| gained for him a world wide nooriety, has pro.
cured one Of the strangest cases Of metamor-
phosis ever presented for public exhibition
IL is that OF a colOred man, who is undergoing
complete change Of color, produced, accor-
ding 10 his own statement, by the outward ap-
plicaiion Of the juice extracted from weed,
the name of which he will not disclose. Ii
appears that while slave in The south, he dis
covered this weed, and on further investigation
found that it possessed the peculiar properly of
completely changing the color of his skin from
black 10 white.
When applied TO any part Of the body il
causes much pain, and gives the flesh scaIy
appearance; so says the man himself His
arns, legs, and portions of his face and neck
are of pure, natural white, presenting no per-
cePtole difference in sppearence TO the skin
OF a white man. He will not reveal the name
OF his master or wha. part of The sollh he made
his escape from, alleging as reason that he is
liable, II discovered, 10 be reisken and carried
back into slavery. The story he tells of him
sell is strange, and, II true. be should receive
the attention Of the scientific. He expects to
be completely changed in color in the course
OF year.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1850-08-29

MAYOR BARKER. of Plisburg. is whole
team. He was elected v hIle IN jail, has car
red on a warm crusade against the rum shops
ever since he has heen in Office abaed ali
sorts OF nuisance /; and week or ten days ago
arrested the Sheriff Of Allegheny county, for
no, proceeding in certain case as his Honor
desired His last feat caps the climax of Off
ciaI authority. being nothing less than The
res, of the Catholic Bishop, Rev. Mr.. O'COn-
ner, for an offensive odor arising from the sew
er of Mercy Hospital, Of which the Rev. Bsh-
op is The head His honor fined tho Bishop
800 and ordered him to be sent TO Jail if no
did not pay il. We need nol say that the mon
ey was speedily forthcoming.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1850-08-29

1" Smart weed" which grows in abundance
by the road side, and along The margin Of ditch
es, clay pits, &c, is said TO be worth SIS pes
hundred for stock Of csule, if Gu, and we'll
cured when in bloom. Que 10. per week to e
COW, OK, or horse, when up 10 hay. will keep
their bowels from constipation. and their hide
loose. IL is also said to be sure remedy for
chollc, in which case i, is to be stepped and
drank as any olher herb tea.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1850-08-29
DaMyille Tragedy.

Considerable excitement prevailed in DanviHe
last week, in consequence oflhe death of young
and beautiful girl, named Miss Smith, from Luz
zerne county Circumstances that have since
been brought to light give rise to very dark susp
cions of foul play somewhere. Her death bed dis
closures caused the arrest of lawyer named RAN
kin, and Villain H. Crandall, physician Of the
town in which she formerly lived Crandal has
been committed to the Bloomsburg Jail.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1850-08-29

1T When Boots first came into fashion, q
pair was presented 10 worthy mayor in some
par, Of England. He examined them alien
lively. aud concluded they were new kind
OF basket. Accordingly. when ne went TO
church The mex, Sunday. he slung one round
his neck, and pu. his prayer book into it. His
wife used the other 10 bring home heI market
inc In
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1850-08-29

A KIND HUSBAND AND Coon PRoyIDER
ander Vroman, of Duran, N. Y. was committed to
the Caskill Jail last week for attempting TO poison
his wife. He had dug her grave in his cellar, and
was engaged in making her coffin, in which he
compelled her TO assist him. Wanting a board
wnlch was IN the chamber, he her for it, when
she escaped TO neighbor's house and entered her
COMPLAINT
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1850-08-29

This article is of such rare development il
should be well preserved, when ii does appear
The following. we think, will pass:
During the discussion OH mileage in the
House last week, Mr.. Cobb, OF Alabama, sug-
ges'ed that i. be computed by Bse.line. Mr..
Chandler. of Philadelphia, objected, as he re-.
garded j. hum bug.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1850-08-29

The Marshal of Massachusetts has completed
the census of that State, and it is said that the in
crease in the population in the last ten years has
been at least quarter of million. This is an
unexamped rate of progress for an old State, and
affords good evidence of the prosperity of that
great manufacturing Commonwealth
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1850-08-29

APPLES ON A GRAPE.VINE-The Cumber.
land (Md) Ciuilian mentions a case of ftui,
growing, similar TO that OF our friend Mr.. Nice,
Of this Borough. !, occurs in the garden oil
M Hoffman, of tha, place. There are Two
distinct and well formed Apples growing upon
grapevine as healthy as other young apples
upon tree in the immediate vicinity OF The
Vine.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1850-08-29

There is fellow 10 Albany, who has great
passion for singing. He was found asleep
few nights since under a slooP. On being
reused up, he said he was only sleeping out to
catch liule cold that he might be better able
10 sing bass.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1850-08-29

0~ We are informed there will be preaching
on the Camp Ground. ION the Island belonging to
Franklin S,arbird, Esq, near this place,) on Sun
day next, at 10 A. NJ. and p. NJ, and that there
will be no service in the Methodist Episcopal
Church on Sabbath morning.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1850-08-29

IL Over twelve hundred persons have recently
been thrown out OF employment, at Allegheny, op-
posiie Pittsburgh, by the stoPpage ofsx of the most
extensive cotton factories Of that place. This is
owing 10 the enormous quantity of imported goods
brought into the market.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1850-08-29

nF Rev. DR.. Castle, Rev. Robert Gerry, and
Rev. Mr.. Hurn, of Philadelphia also Rev. John
A. Roach, OF Smyrna, Delaware, and other dis
tlnguished ministers of the Methodist Episcopal
Church. are expected to be in attendance at the
Champ Meeting to be held near this place, next
week.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1850-08-29

The Massachusetts election has terminated in
the election Of but one member-Elliot (Whig,) in
the lst district. In the other two, the Sd and 4th,
there is no choice. This is the tenth unsuccess-
ful trial 10 elect Congressman in the fourth dis
tTict .. ...
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1850-08-29
MARRIED,

On the Goth inst, by the Rev. M. H. Sisty, Mr..
Robert s. Demund, of Warren county, N. j. and
Miss Mary Ann Wise, Of Lower Smith6eld, Mon
roe county, Pa.
On the 26th inst, by Daniel Jayne, Esq Mr..
Joseph Swartwood. OF Hamilton township, and
Miss Mary Ann McNeley, of Middle Smith6eld.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1850-08-29

wealthy banker of Cincinnati lost in the street
in that city, few days ago, pocket book con-
tanning from two to three thousand dollars. A
small boy picked it up, and restored il to the own
er when the banker drew out his purse and hand
ed him fifty cents--he did.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1850-08-29

None bu, The brave deserve the fair," is a
trne maxim, well exempI6ed in recent case
in Albany one Of the Justices united MI Wm.
Bold 10 Miss Sarah Fair.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1850-08-29

The parents Of a daughter born on the Fourth
ot July, and whose former daughters had ex-
nsusted :he vocabulary Of female names, bad
The baby" named Ann so Fouh.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1850-08-29
DIED,

In Lower Smith6eld township, on the 26lh inst.
Mr.. John Myers, aged about 70 years.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1850-08-29
To the Voters of Monroe county

Friends and Fsllow Citizens IL Through the
solicitations OF many of you, | am induced to
offer myself as a candidate for the Office Of
COUNTY COMMISSIONER.
a, the ensuing general election. Should YOU
deem my capacity and claims to The Office wor.
thy OF your sUHrages, nv mos. anxious obiee,
and unceasing efforts shall be to merit yosr an.
probation. by Promp', faithful and impartial
discharge of lis duties. q
JACOB SPRAGLE. e.
Hamilton, August 80, 1850.
BLANK MORTGAGES
For sale al this Office.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1850-05-09
The Committee OF Tpirtse", and Their
DOlngs.

Our Congressional and Ielegraphic reports fur
sish Us with some very interesting facts with
respect 20 the great national question now before
Congress. IL will be observed that Mr.. Clay has
brought his report before the Senate; and we
are assured the great statesman has full confidence
IN the arrangements the committee has urged, as
practicable. Should Mr.. Cldy's hopes be not too
sangune, we may he expected TO see land shortly.
Meanwhile, the position aud attitude OF Congress
on the report Of the bakers round dozen may hurry
up the cakes, for which the government are so
deeply anxious. IL u time for something to be
done, and, if MIR. Chy gets over the difficulty,
il i. possible he may, he will add the keystone to
the arch Of his fame. We shall look with the
Evelest interest for the result.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1850-05-09
DOUBLE SHEET.
New sor.. Thursday, may 9. 1890.
New. and Report. Crowded out.

Owing to the pressure of new advertisements,
and ipterest ting miscellaneous matter, we are com
nslled 10 leave out portion of our California cor
respoudence, letters from Madison, Washington
and other places and the report of last nights pro-
eeed,ng of the Common Council. Also, the fol-
lowing anniversary reports Annual meeting OF
the Wesleyan Methodist Missionary Society, New
York Institution for the Blind, New York state
Society for the Abolition of Capital Punishment
New York State Vigilance Committee, Amer-
San Hcme Missionary Society, and the evening
se..iop of the Advent Conference Meeting.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1850-05-09

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