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Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1850-01-17
Mortality i'm NeW-YOrk ian IS49.

1t appears from the returns of the City lnspec-
tor of New York. that the deaths in the city, du-
ring the past year were 22,372. In the previous
year the number Of deaths was l4,66I. This
makes an increase during the past year, of 7,754
being an increase of over so per cent. OF the
whole number 1856 were males, and lO,G36 fe-
males. Adults, ll,502; children, 1850. The
whole number of deaths by cholera was 5,072.--
The places of nativity of those who compose the
list, were a. follows United States, 1890 Ire
land, j963 Germany, 1852, &c. &c
The deaths in Philadelphia during the same Pc
riod, were little over 5000. The increase Of
mortality in This city over the previous year, was
only 100 or about % per cent
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1850-01-17
MIR. Clay at the White House.

The Washington correspondent of the n. Y.
Commercial, describing the first annual reception
at the presidents residence, says that from twelve
until two O'Clock the rooms of the white house
were filed. During nearly the whole time Mr..
Clay was present, and was of course the object of
general attraction. The venerable statesman ap-
pearing in higher health and spirits than on any
other occasion since his last arrival at Washing
ton. Wherever he moved there followed a train
Of the admirine and curious eager to see aud con-
verse with the only in the nation in regard to
whom people unite in wondering why he has not
been president. Mr.. Clay was accompanied by a
very tall lady from Kentucky, whose name was
given as Mckee, perhaps the mother of Col Nc
kee, who was slain at Buena Vista, while COM
manding the regiment Of which Mr.. Clay's son
was lieutenant colonel. Another account states
that the lady was Miss Keene, from Philadelphia.
One of the pleasantries with which Mr. Clay en-
tertained those about him created some amuse-
ment Mr.. Giddings Joined the group in the cen
ire Of which Mr. Clay stood, and while speaking
TO him offered his arm to lady with whom both
gentlemen were acquainted. Abiding to this cir
cumstance, MIR. Clay said-"Mr. Giddings, they
say great many hard things of you, but let them
bring what charges they may | see you are still
for the union"
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1850-01-17
SFeSs.

But little of our room is occupied with news
from Congress. The loss will not, however, be
very serious to the readers, in so much as very lit
tie of consequence has vet been done in ouT Ma
tional Legislature.
Gen. Cass' resolution in relation to Austria has
not only met with strong opposition in the Senate,
but has also called forth of its talents in the
way of long speeches. This is the principal mat
ter occupying the attention of the Senate.
The House, after session of five weeks, sue
ceeded in organizing, by the election of Clerk
and other officers. Mr. T. G. Campbell, Wing, of
Tennessee, was elected Clerk, by the aid Of the
South Carolina members and Mr. Ewing of Ten
nessee. The struggle was long one-too long
for the interests of the country, but the result is
most gratifying. Mr.. Formey, the oceloco can
didate was whipped out at last, and it would be
difficult TO describe the depth of despair into which
the horde Of locooco expectaEts for Offices under
him, in the event of his success, have been cast
by the unexpected election of Wing Clerk.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1850-01-17
The "Leni Lenapee Institute"

The second Lecture, of the series 10 be given,
before this Institute was delivered by l.. w. BRoD-
HEAD, on Tuesday evening last The known abil-
ites Of the speaker and the interest of his subject
attracted large audience. The several heads or
departments Of the suhlec; were treated in mas
terly style. The mind, al times, during the deliv-
cry, would be chilled by the very graphic descrip
5ion OF the "pomp and circumstance Of glorious
war and lis train of horrors, when il would be par
tiallY relieved by Tie picture OF lis attendant gIo
ries, arrayed in the most gorgeous dress, and the
portrayal Of what the speaker conceived TO be the
remedial agencies TO exirpate this monster evil.
In word the discourse was replele with brilliant
and glowing passages, giving conclusive evidence
that The writer is not only profound thinker but
has the faculty of conveying his ideas, clothed in
chaSle and beautiful language c.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1850-01-17
A New Kingdom Contemplated.

A correspondent OF the New York Express,
writing from Rio de Janeiro, under date Of Novcm-
ber 25th, says The Prince de Joinvle and
wife are expected by the Emperor very soon, and
report has it that three provinces adjoining Per-
nambuco are to be converted into kingdom, and
and Queen thereof Louis Philippe and the EN-
peror have been in close correspondence for the
last three months and no doubt the above is the
result of his wiles. General uproar and republi-
canism subsequently will be the consequence, and
the empire ultimately boled out Of existence.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1850-01-17
The. Brown Game of Poker.

Potomac" gives the Baltimore Patriot the fol-
lowing item" from Jo Roots speech in the open
ing of the Brown expose on Wednesday:
Mr. Root made one Of his quaint, odd, humor-
Gus and sarcastic speeches. He gloried in being
an Independent, belonging TO no party and truck
ling with none. He told an anecdote Of a Yankee
and Southerner who were playing poker on
steamboat, After while the Southerner re-
marked that he had not seen an ace for some time.
Il guess you havnt' said the Yankee, "but can
tell you where they are. One of them is up your
shirt seeye there and the other three in the top
Of one Of my boots !" Mr. Root said he knew
where one of the aces in this game was, and the
other three, he had no doubt, were over there,
pointing to the Southern Loco-foco
members
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1850-01-17
Finances Of New Jersey.

The message Of Governor ITaines of New Jer-
sew states The funds received into the treasury du
ring the year, including balance Of Sl0,823 Is
on hand on The Isl of January, ISi9, to be $780,
5l3 95, and The expenditures S26, ,552 IS, leaving
balance Of 1881 20. The amount of available
means in the treasury on the Isl instant, including
bonds, transit duties, dividends, &c. S72,64I 90,
while the demands amount to $s5,l63 62, leaving
a deficu OF SI2,4I3 p, The school fund Of the
state now amounts TO S3SG.5s0 81, showing an in
crease OF SIO,I32 81 during The year
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1850-01-17

Ahog belonging to George Hover, Esq, OF Allen
township, Lehigh CO., was accidentally buried un-
der stack ofstraw in his yard onhe 18th of October
last Additional straw was thrown on the stack
from time to time, until the Gath of December.
when the animal was found. Incredible as il may
appear, the hog lived in that situation, without
air, water, or anything TO eat, except straw, for
seventy four days. When the hog was lost it
weighed $50, when taken out of its confinement
it mere skeleton, not weighing more than
90 or 70 pounds At first it could not walk, but
moved by short jumps like a rabbit When offered
food it would only take little warm milk, but
gradually its appetite returned, and it promises in
a short time to regain its former weight.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1850-01-17
Very Late from California.

The Tribune of Saturday contains dispatches
from San Francisco to the Ist of December
The canvass of votes cast at the State Election
shows that about $4,000 were given in all, small
Ter number than that Of the citizens entitled to
! vote, and much smaller than was anticipated.
Peter II. Burnett is elected Governor and John
McDOugal Lieut.. Gov.
The Members elect to the L. S. House OF Rep
resentatives are Geo. W. Wright and Edward
Gilbert.
All these gentlemen are L0cofocos. Of the
complexion of the Legislature the prospect
to the candidates for U. s. Senator there is moth
ing decisive to be added to the advices by the Pa
mama, which were up to Nov. Is.
No disturbance of any kind has occurred here
in other regions of California since the sailing
ofthe last steamer.
Labor is becoming constantly cheaper at San
Francisco. on account Of the great number of per-
sons coming down from the Mines to spend the
Winter, and seeking occupation in every depart
ment of Industry.
The prices Of vegetables here are enormous
owing to their scarcity.
Heavy Boots are now selling at San Francisco
at the rate almost unimagnable TO any one but Il
Californian of S96 Pair
The growth Of this city is still without parallel
even IN the records OF magic. 1t now numbers
10000 regular inhabitants, TO say nothing of the
vast number of its transient population.
Commerce with other ports is growing more and
more active, and the Bay no longer presents he
spectacle of desert of inactive shipping The
departure of vessels during the month of Novenl-
Der equalled the arrivals in number and the trade
with all parts of the Pacific is not only becoming
active but regular, and is steadily undergoing
vast increase. The last of the overland emig-a-
ton that is TO be expected this year has crossed
the Sierra Nevada
The rainy season has set in and the ground
among the mines as we'll as the roads thither, i'm
passable in many places. A great number of the
miners are without their usual supplies and have
no means of obtaining necessafies There will
be much suffering if the roads do not become bet
ter.
Flour at Stockton is 81 per pound, and other
articles in the same proportion.
The quantity of Gold dug still continues to in
crease The yield Of the River Bars is great
they are as rich as ever. Companies are now be-
ing formed to work the strata of quartz, which are
very lich in gold.
The carpenters at Sacramento City made
strike for higher wages as they were only paid
Sl2 day, whereupon the contractors settled the
difficulty by raising their wages to SIG.
The weather here is delightful. The air Is
bland and balmy an Italian Summer, and the
hills around the bay are already covered with
fresh crop OF grass. Yours truly
BAYARD TAYLOR.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1850-01-17
For tie JeBerSonian Republican.
StrOudsburg and Vicinity.

! The following incidents are taken for the most
part, from the " Historical Collections of Penn
| sylvaninia."
| Monroe County taken partly from Pike and
partly from Northampton, by the act of April,
1885. Length 25 miles, breadth 25 area about
600 square miles. Population about IL 900
Sroudsburg, the county seat, first settled by Col
Jacob Stroud, Of the Revolutionary army, is situa-
ted on handsome plain at the forks Of the Ana
lomink or Brodhead creek. and Pocono creek
The village is pleasantly laid out the streets are
wide, the houses handsome, and generally situated
back short distance from the street, with neat
yards in 'front.' adorned with shades and shrubbery;
and altogether, the place has very much the air Of
pretty New England village. There a1e in the
place the usual county buildings; public library;
a Female Seminary an Academy, large and
new, well-arranged and well located on an eleva-
ton commanding beautiful view of the village
and region round about Presbyterian Meth
odist church, two Friends meeting houses, and
places of worship for other Denominations two
first rate Newspapers are published in the village
the = Ietiersonian Republican" and the s. Mon
roe Democrat" There are good tayerns, stores,
two tanneries, gris-mll, mill, &c. Within
a short distance on the Analomnk is large forge
for the mandatory Of bar ron The scenery of
the neighborhood is highly picturesque gently un-
dulatng hills covered with fertile farms, are seen
Immediately around the town, shut in at distance
by lohier mountains, clothed with yerdant forests
The towering ridge of The Kttatinny mountain
rises along the southeastern boundary of the county
and would seem to shut it out from the world be-
low, were it not for the open doors of the far famed
Delaware Water Gap, the Wind-Gap, and Tatt's
Gap. Between this mountain and The Pocono are
several subordinate parallel ranges, with long
narrow valleys of the limestone and slate forma-
lions, exhibiting striking contl asst in their beau
ty and fertility to the rugged soil OF The mountains.
A short distance from the little hamlet OF Dutots-
burg, founded some years since by Mr. Antoine
Dutot, on the rocky bank of the river, miles from
Stroudsburg, is excellent hotel, kept by Mr..
Brodhead, from which may be had very fine view
of the Delaware Water Gap. Some Geologists
have conectured that the deep chasm through
which the waters here make their way, was formed
by some mighty convulson of nature; others, that
some vast lake above had burst its barriers, and
in the progress of ages had worn out the channel
TO its present DIMENSIONS A combination Of both |
causes seems most probable; yet the most learned
Geologists still perplexed by this subject
The society of Stroudsburg is excellent, maintain
ing moral and quiet habits and, in short, no more
romantic healthy region can be found in the Uni !
ted States than that in which is located -Stouds- |
burg Monroe County, Pennsylvania
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1850-01-17
The Mayer Of PittSburg.

The election for Mayor Of the City of Piltsburg,
took place on Tuesday of last week, Mr.. joseph
BARKER who was some time since indicted and
convicted for preaching in the streets and market
houses, and who was only the day before the cleo
ton, released from Jail on the pardon Of the Exec
utive, we see by the Pttsburg papers, has been
elected by mojorty of 363 votes over Mr.. Guth-
rie, the Locofoco candidate, and 9S3 over Mr.. Nc
Cutcheon, the regular nominated Wing candidate.
1t is understood that the cry of religious persecu
ton was raised in favor of Mr. Barker, and it
would seem with some justice. The sentence of
The Judges say the least Of it. was unnecessarily
harsh and severe. Mr.. Barker is Wing, though
elected without the organized support of either
PARTY
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1850-01-17
The Thirty-FirSt Congress.

The popular branch Of Congress is still consum-
ing time to little purpose. The cost to the coun-
try of the present session thus far is thus eslma-
ted oy the n. Y. EapreSs:
SIX weeks Of idleness, al an average per diem al
lowance Of $4,000 $50, 900
Contingent expenses, and salaries of Off
GERS. per diem, 81 600 $4,000
Other contingencies, &c. say, in all 10000
Making total of Sl62, 900
BY including approximate costs, not precisely
belonging to the legislative departments, the sum
will increase to $500 OO0
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1850-01-17
"The rest of Mankind"

II is now supposed that South Carolina and
Georgia were especially referred to by this phrase
in the Presidents message;--and the declaration,
at the close OF his message, that he will stand by
the union and maintain it in its integrity to the full
extent of the obligations imposed, and the power,
conferred upon him by the constitution, indicates
pretty clearly what he would do in the contingency
OF resistance at all hazards and to the last extrem-
ity" The country would find that the old gentle
man is familiar with hard knocks if not with gram
mar.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1850-01-17
Franking by Postmastcrs.

The information contained in the following let
ter from the second assistant postmaster general,
written in reply to an inquiry Groni II. Fuller, edi-
Of the Neao York Mirror, as to the power of depu-
ty postmasers to frank letters to publishers, is ex-
plcit that point and important to the public in
general and to newspaper publishers in particular.
We trust it will relieve all deputy posmasters
from any further conscientious scrupes" in re-
gard to franking remitances for newspaper sub
scrptions:
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1850-01-17
PosT OFFICE DEPARTMENT,
Appointment Office, December 81, lS49

Sir-The postmaster general, after careful con-
sderaiIon OF the question as TO the right OF post
masters, that have The privilege of franking. to
frank letters to publishers of newspapers covering
money for subscription or the names Of subscri-
bers, has decided that when the postmaster is
agent for the publisher he has the power to frank
such letters, and his agency will be presumed
from the fact that he franks them. As no post
master has any authority 10 frank these communi-
cations but when he is such an agent, it is proper
10 regard him acting in that capacity when he
so conducts, until information is received to the
contrary In doing this business, the postmaster
must be regarded as entirely the Agent of the pub
Usher and not Of the department
Very respectfully, DC,
FlTZ HENRY WARREN
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1850-01-17
The Erwinna Post office Robbery.

On the lIth inst, the Grand Jury of The United
States District Court found true bill against Will
liam S. Hunt, late Postmaster al Erwnna, Bucks
county, for taking from the mail letter contain
ing money The Bucks County Intelhgencer, of
Tuesday last, says Mr.. II. is still in prison at
Doylestown; but will be removed to Philadel phia
for trial.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1850-01-17
Another Tariff Compromise.

The Day Goods Reporter says, and repeats, that
Mr.. Clay is about TO introduce compromise tar
if, to stand for twenty years. wherein specific and
ad valorem duties are combined. Ii is not ac-
ouainied with the Details bui understands he does
not propose TO raise the present scale of duties
but only substitute the specific for the ad vaorem
where it can be done.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1850-01-17
The Parkman Murder..Important
Discovery.

1t will be remembered that during the excite
ment attendant upon the arrest of Prof. Webster
charged with the murder Of DIR. Parkman, it was
stated that the Professor bad received from Mr..
Sawn large quantity of grape vine cuttings. 1t
was at first reported that these Were bundles OF
fagots to be used for the purpose of kndlins fires.
&c but when the nature of the wood became
known, 1t was supposed that the Professor had
merely ordered them to be sent TO his labratory
for some chemical experiment. 1t has since been
ascertained by burning flesh with grape vine cut
tlngs that the eRapsa arislng Us entirely concealed
This is an important discovery i'll science, and
may or may not have been known to the Profes-
sor.-BOStoR Herald.
The quickest way to reach the seat Of war IS TO
sit down on q hoinets' nest.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1850-01-17
State Temperance Convention.

The annual meeting of the Pennsylvania State
Temperance Convention, will be held at Lancas-
ter, on Tuesday, the a2d of January, 1850. Lo-
cal Societies are requested TO appoint delegates,
and the friends of the cause in general are invited
to attend. The meeting will be an important one
By order Of the State Central Committee.
REUBEN g. HALE, Pres't,
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1850-01-17
The Park saan Case.

DIR. Webster is said to be preparing circum.
stantal account ofhis intimacy with DR.. PaIkman,
in which he will endeavor to show that a conspra-
cy exists against him, and that the body found is
that ofDr. P. The trial will take place until
March next, and IN the meantime the evidence
given before the Coroners jury will be held secret
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1850-01-17
Maryland u. 8. Senator.
ANNAPOLIS, Jan. 10.

-1nNAFOLiss JAN III.
The state Legislature. TO day, elected ex- Govern.
or Pratt United States Senator, for the unexpired
term Of the Hon. Reverdy Johnson, and for six
years, commencing with the first session Of the
thirty second congress.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1850-01-17

Melinda Worthngton, of New Britain, Bucks
county, was few days since taken before Justice
OF the peace TO answer charge made by her hus-
band, who stated that she threatened that she
would either kill him by poison, or Cut his throat,
or burn him in his cabin, and that she scaS deter
mined TO haUe another man. A nice woman
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1850-01-17

1t is regular business to make pies at New
Haven and send them every day TO New York, for
sale. During the last four years, nearly half a
million of pies have been thus disposed Of
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1850-01-17
NOfiCe.

The third Lecture, in the series, before the
"Leni Lenspee Institute" will be delivered by S.
). Dreher, Esq, on Tuesday Evening, January
29th, at The Court House.
The citizens Of Siroudsburg and vicinity are
respectfully invited TO attend.
5. C. BURNETT Secretary.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1850-01-17

0F@At the December term, on motion OF a. IL.
Reeder, Esq, S. Charlton Burnett, was admitted
10 practice in The several courts OF Monroe county.
The mountain sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1844-1853, 1850-06-06
DEMOCRATIC
STATE CONVENTION.
SENATORIAL DELEGATES AND
DEMOCRATI'

DISTRICTS.
1st. Philadelphia city-Michael Me-
Ninney, Daniel Haviland.
I'd. Philadelphia coataty-Wm. Hem
wood, w. Ii. Pagan, James w. T. Nc
Allister.
Sd. Mo'afgomery-George w. Jacoby.
4th. Chester and Dela,care-J L Wor-
thington.
5th BerkS-Joel Ritter.
9th Bucks-Paul Applebaugh.
9Th Lancaster and Le6aaon-Cyrus
Zimmerman, Reah Frazer.
9Th SchatyLkiU, Carbon and Monroe-
3 Schoonover.
9Th Northampton and Lehigh-Thos.
Sletor.
10th Susguehanna, Wayrae and Uyo-
aling-W & Ward.
1lth Bradford and IToga- Samuel
Dickerson.
12h Lycomi,ag, Clinton, tSullivaa and
Centre-lra ID. Caufeld.
18th Luzerne and Coi,lmbia-Wesley
Roat.
l4th northumberland and Dauphin-
VIM l. Dewart.
18th Mi67in, Janiata and Union-W
P Cooper.
10th Perry and Catnaberlarad-George
Blattenberger.
18th York-James NJ Anderson.
18th Franklin and .4dams-Joel B
Danner.
10Th Huntingdon, Bedford and Blair
"A P Wilson.
goth Cleartield, Indiana Cambria and
.9rmstrong-R p Linton.
2lst WeStmoreiand and tSonlereSt-
VIM Jack.
22d FayeIe and Greene - Wesley
Frost.
23d Washington-F.WGrayson
24th allegheny and Butler-H S Ma
graw.
10Th Beaver, Mercer and La1Urence-
John n McGuffin.
Goth Crawford and Venango-Vincent
Phelps.
9th Erie-John Galbraith.
2sth Warren, jefferson, Clarion, Pot
ter and NcKean John Hastings.
The mountain sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1844-1853, 1850-06-06
Later from the Plains.
ST. LOUIS Jun,

ST. LOUIS. June 8.
Recen, advlces from Council Bluffs
state that Inc California emigrants at ST.
JosePh's. Kanesville, and other points,
had, with few exceptions, left for the
Plg.ins.
Ih'. first Mormon train, consisting of
one nundred wagons and between six and
eIs ht hundred persons, would leave Kanes
lie for Salt Lake on or about the Isl
iInstant.
Alarming reports relative to small pox
and cholera almost daily reached the
| frontier towns from the emigrants on the
Plains. These reports were IN o st ~
brought in by emigrants who had become
discouraged and were returning, and were
not generally believed.
A party OF six returned emigran,s, re,
ported that Sullivan's company, from
Brunswick, had, with the exception of
three members, fallen victims TO the
cholera.
The California Caravan extended from
two hundred TO two hundred and fifty
miles, and the different trains were al
ways in sigh. of each other.
| The grass and water was quite abun-
dant along the route.
On the 9th ult. Kanesviie and vicin-
ity was visited by tremendous storm un-
roofing several houses and doing much
injury to the timber. The crops were
notsu Efficiently advanced to suffer. No
lives were lost.