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Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1850-07-11

for the history oryour motives. and tell me- before
God, did il ner ebccur to you, before the decease|
of Dr. Parkman, that his death, il you could bfingI
il 10 pass would be OF great advantage TO you, or,
at least that personal injury to him might possibly
be the result of our expected conference with himl
AS diving man, charge you to answer me truly
and exactly, or else be silent-had you not such a
thought Z"
No, never" said he, with energy and feeling );
Las live, and as God is my witness, never! Il
was no more capable Of such thought than one,
of nv innocent children. never had the remo-I
test idea of injuring DR.. P. until the moment the
blow was struck. DR.. P. was extremely severe and
sharp-the most provoking of men--and am ir.
irritable and passionate. A quick handed and briefI
violence OF temper has been besetiing sin OF my
life | was an only chid-mueh h lndulg ged-and 1
have never acquired the control over my passions
that / ouhgt TO have acquired early, and the con-
sequence is all this.
But YOU notified Dr. Parkman to meet you at
Ia certain hour, and told him you would pay him.
when you knew you had not the money Z"
No." he replied, - did not tell him would
pay him, and there is no evidence that told him
Iso. except nv own words spoken after his disap-
pearance, and after had determined to take the
ground that | had paid him those words were OF
the miserable tissue Of falsehoods to which was
committed from the moment had began to con-
leea the homocide. | never had thought OF IN
Turing Parkman.
This was accompanied by the statement IN
(which Prof Webster attempts to explain as TO MS
seeing Littlefeld sending for blood and oiinqulr
ing about gases from the vault After reading the
statement, DIR. Putnam proceeded TO argue as to
Its truthlulness saying that it was made when the
writ of error was sli pending. Also, the Proies-
sor Websters estate was worth several thousand
dollars, and that he was not in such'a strait as to
commit such crime deliberately. The previous
petition from Professor Webster, protesting his
Innocence, and praying for absolute pardon, ne
SAID, was got up by his family who were unwa-
sverlng in their belief in his innocence, until his
sconfession was communicated to them about
week since. He concluded in asserting his be-
s lief that the confession was true.
Members of the council have retained copy OF
the petition previously presented, and Withdrawn
) by the advice OF DIR. Putnam which will probably
be published 1t asserts his innocence, and 1t al
SO asserts that Liltlefeld, some other person,
placed the remains in his room, to compass his
sr,lin
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1850-07-11
Destruction by Lightning.

The house of Mr.. John Gr.mp, Of Whitley
township, Greene county, Pa, was struck by
ightning, on The 25lh ul, and shtveTed loaioms
The fluid entered near The building, and passed
INTO the cellar. A liuIe girl, who was churnIng
on the porch was Instantly killed, both wrists
being crushed. In one room Of ihe house, IN
which were six persons, The ceiling and sides
were torn away a cradle in which an lntan
was lying was broken TO pieces, but The lnian
was Uni, jured he brass works OF The clock
were melted, and the bedsieads broken up and
scattered yeI, strange 10 say, the inmates o
the loom were slightly stunned
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1850-07-11
The "Funeral of the Trench"

The Cleveland Plaindealer, in the account Of
the horrible catastrophe of the burning Of The
steamer Grifieth, with the loss Of nearly goo
lives, has the following
BY far the saddesl sight was the funeral
'of the trench On small hilock on the high
bank overlooking the scene Of death, where Tho
might before so many struggled in VaIn against
Ilheir fate, was opened trench thirty feet long,
six feet wide and eight deep, In this had been
laid in promiscuous order, man, woman, child
Husband. wife and daughter the father aud
son, mother and infant, layer upon layer, gnnl
within four feet Of the surface. What horrd
work To see human beings arranged for
the rough pile and larger bodies
leveled up with children and lesser bodies, so
that this vast grave should present an even sur
face 10 the brush aud boards which were laid
|over their faces, aud on which the earth which
was dug out Of the pit Sas thrown back. When
we ascended the bank, We found two or three
hundred people around The brink Of this mound
taking last look aud performing the last sad
rites of The victims below. A clergyman or an
lexhorter was addressing The bysIanders, and
warning them in accents solemn of The uneer-
tainly OF lfe and The feelness end vanity Of all
Things here below. Although there was no
ltolg bell. no coffined hearse or funeral array,
the scene was solemn and impres'ing. Yet
how soon will this event be forgOuen.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1850-07-11
Another Kick.

]. Portor Brawly, the locofoco candidate for
Surveyor General, gets an unusual number kicks
from his own side of the house. The Jackson
Democrat, locofoco newspaper, published at Bed
ford copies the sarcastic averment of the Easton
Argus, that he ''woud do very well for whiskey
inspector" and adds:
That's the talk Besides Brawly has been
|repudiated by the democracy of his own county,
land is connected with the rotton faction headed
Iby ]. E. Mcfarland, of crawford county, sufficient
in itself to sink any honest man. Both are exceed
|ingly Gshv politicians"
Brawly has great occasion 10 supplcate TO be
delivered from his friends, or from his vices, OF
sor perhaps from both
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1850-07-11
The E0urth.

This Anniversary, we believe was less general
lly celebrated than usual We are not aware Of
ANY gatherings of much extent in this County
The day was observed in this place by the MEM
hers of the Humane Fire Company. They turned
out in full uniform, and after marching through
the principal streets, proceeded to the Presbyter-
Ian Church, where the exercises were opened by
an appropriate invocation to the Throne of Grace
Eby the Rev BAKER JOHNSTON. The Declaration
/ of independence was read in an impressive man
'ner by Doct. A. REEVES JACKSON Then followed
the Grafton by S. c. BURNETT, Esq, which occu-
/ pied over an hour in its delivery. We did not
have the opportunity of hearing Mr.. B.. but have
been informed by number who were present, that
it was an eloquent and patriotic address.
After the exercises at the Church, the Company
marched to the Centre Hotel, kept by Mr.. Jacob
Knechi, where they were joined by number OF
our citizens, and partook of a sumptuous dinner
After dinner, the Company reformed into pro-
fcession and marched to the Hotel of ]. Postens,
| where they were addressed by l. N. RucKMAN.
The Company then repaired to the Engine House,
where they dispersed, apparently much grathed
with the imposing ceremonies OF the day.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1850-07-11
FIRE IN PHILADELPHIA.

A yery destructive fire occurred in Philadelphia
'on Tuesday morning last, in the neighborhood OF
the Wharf and. Vine street, which continued to
rage with undated force until Wednesday morn
ling. when telegraphic despatch received at Eas-
ton, announced that it had been checked. Three
hundred houses are said to be destroyed, and
twenty persons known to be killed and one hun
'dred wounded
Full particulars next week.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1850-07-11

Do1Yc THE HANDSOME THlNG.--'The edi-
Tor OF the New York Tribune having been mule
ted in the sum Of six and quarter cents In
libel suit. ten Of bis subscribers have literally
clubbed together and sent him one cent, hoping
that The example will induce others 10 make up
the remaining fye-sixth Of the amount
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1850-07-11
The Webster Case.

Another hearing in behalf of Prof Webster was
had on Monday last before the Committee Of the
|Exective Council. Various petitions for COM
mutation of the unfortunate mans sentence were
presented. The final hearing of the case, was,
by the desire of Websters friends, postponed until
the 18th instant.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1850-07-11

A very severe storm visited Albany on Fri
|day evening The Erie Canal was greatly
|damag ged-.-a bridge on the Utica Railroad over
Ia creek was carried away, and the Locomotive
!of train was precip,ated into the creek, BY
(which the engineer and fireman are supposed
TO have been killed, and several passengers in,
iured: Much damage was done in aud abou'
Albany by the storm.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1850-07-11

FRoM CALIFoR new steamship
Philadelphia arrived from Chagres on Sunday
evening. with TWO weeks latter news from Cali
lornia, and SO, 500 0oe OF gold. The news Is
not of much interest The mining business be-
ing as good as heretofore, and no furIhur dis
lurbances beetwen The whites and Indians.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1850-07-11

Curious Effects ofhe Electric LigM.--A gen.
ing short time ago with electric light, and
having wound in his left hand, ne touched
the conducting wire with il, and al once fell an
irritation in his hand, il became swollen and
his whole body was soon covered with lumors
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1850-07-11

ANOTHER HuMBUe The Trblne publish.
les a long letter from s., Barlholome"'s, an Is
land OF the West Indies, giving an accoun, of
certain mysterious sounds which, by singular
began to disturb family there
just about The time that he Rochester Knock
'lngs began.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1850-07-11
Appointments by the Marshal.
Dangerous Illness of GEN. Taylor

A telegraphic despatch Of the 9Th inst, announ-
ices the illess of President Taylor with the bilious
.diarrhoea.
BALTIMORE, July s, P. MA despatch received
here this afternoon from Washington, states that
the President is still very ill, but somewhat easier
than he was Drs Witherspoon and Hall are in
attendance on him, and despatch has been sent
for his son-ln-law, Dr.. Wood, OF this city.
While the President is now easier than ne was
this morning, Col. Bliss still considers him criti
.caIly ILL., He is suffering from severe attack of
sbillious cholera morbus.
Several deaths have taken places in Washing
ton, from disease strongly resembling the choe-
sra
4 POSTSCRlPT.--Since the above was in type
we have received the following mournful news.
Washington July 9th,
ii O'Clock, P. NJ. :
"Gen Zachary Taylor, President ofthe United
States died tonight at 35 minutes past 10 o'clock
/ his Death was calm and peaceful Gen. Taylors
I last words were /" am prepared have endeav-
ored to do my duty
This sudden, unexpected, and mournful event
{ will throw gloom over our whole country, and
! will be everywhere regarded as great public ca
glamity.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1850-07-11

BE CAREFUL.-A A lady in Rocheser was a.
|wakened by noise which she supposed was
made by robbers She arose and opened the
window, and in so doing disturbed The slumber
|of her husband, who was impressed with the
same idea, and Immediately seized loaded
gun, and fired it at his wife, The ball forum.
lately missed her
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1850-07-11

The Cholera seems 10 be on the increase al
ICincinnali---,he deaths of last week being IS
and for the twsnly-four hours ending on SaIur
.day, 65.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1850-07-11

Mr. EDITOR Please correct that passage in
the article On Capital Punishment which reads,
|" Benaiah slew Jacob" it should be "Benaiah slew
j Joab." See 1st Kings, II, 81.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1850-07-11

The receipts of the Erie Railroad for the
month Of June, 1850, were as follows
From passengers, mail and freight $40, ,324 az
Receipts in June, le49 6o,320 02
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1850-07-11

HPThe Somerviie and Easion Railroad
Company are pushing towards this place. Mr.;
|Welch, we understand, an authorized agent OF
this enerprising company, Is now purchasing
.lhe land OF farmers in This county, through
which this road is to run. This is doing busi-
mesa in good earnest, and shows that the Iron
Horse" will soon be laundering along the NILS
and valleys Of Warren Belriaere iHsstflgeH-
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1850-07-11
Outgoing U. s. senators.

The following is lis. of Senators whose
terms expire in 1851. and whose successors
will be chosen by the Legislatures 10 meet mex,
winter. The Wings are given in italics.
Phelps, Of Vermont. Green. OF Rhode Island.
Dayton, Of New Jersey, Wales, Of Deleware,
Mason. of Virginia, Turney. of Tennessee,
Cass. of Michigan, Benton Of Missouri, Rusk.
of Texes, Hsmlin, OF Maine, Webster, of Mas
sachusetis, Dickson, OF New York. Surgeon, Of
Pennsylyanla, Davis, of Mississippi. CorDtn, OF
Ohio, Bright. OF Indiana. Yulee. of Florida,
Dodge. Of Wisconsin, Bald,oin, of Connecticut.
Twelve Democrats and Seven Wings.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1850-07-11

HJCom. Morris lef. Washington in the
Steamer Vixen, on the Isl inst, for Havana, to
make formal and peremtory demand for the
release Of the Conioy prisoners.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1850-07-11
S435,s53 90.
Increase

Increase $3.50 ,C0o w
The receipts for June in view Of the fact that
the pleasure lravel has not fairly commenced
while the business season is concluded, are
about as large as could have heen anticipated.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1850-07-11

The Providence Journal has the following
forcibIe comments on the late gganIlc Land
Grab al Washington:
THE PUBLIC LANDs,-lfthe public lands are
TO be given away 10 everybody who has ever
been concerned in any Of the wars OF The coun-
Inv we shall be in favor of extending The liber-
|allly TO those who staid al home and paid the
taxes II this legislation is TO prevail, il is
iplain that no further revenue can be derived
from The public lands aud as we cannot see
,why man who has been engaged in war is
Iany better entitled 10 graluily Of this kind
Ilhan mau who has been engaged in peaceful
we think il bes. TO put them all
upon level, and TO give the land in suitable
quantities TO all who will settle upon il.
SCARCITY OF LABouRERs.---We observe BY
The accounts from Chicago, that scarcity Of
Iabourers is being Eel. in Illinois and Other
Western States, whence The California emigra
,ton has been great Farmers entertain fear.
that for want Of fespess they may be unable Il
|gaiher in their crops.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1850-07-11
Increase

Receipts from Isl January to June
80, 1850, were
Receipts from lst January TO June
30, lS49, were
The New York herald., 1850-08-29
WASHINGTON, August &c, 1850.
The Verge of fhe Struggle.


The House fingers upon the verge Of the strug-
gle-the closing combat upon the copous and COM
prshensive schedule of measures passed by the
Senate. Another day will probably be occupied
upon the general Appropriation bill, and then will
come the tug of war. The opposing sectional
parties Of the House appear to regard each other
with mutual distrust and suspicion While the
modcradoes express confidence OF passing all the
bills, they fear the issue upon Texas and Caiior-
MIA. Hence they say that during this week, it
will beprety well determined whether anything
or everything can be done at this session. They
Of the Senate wish Utah and New Mexico 10 be
first ttEgn up-the administration party desire
fret 10 settle the Texas question, and the free soil
are rampant to give California the precedence
of everything else The queetion Of precedence
will very likely determine the result. Give the
territories the frst chance, and there may be
smooth sailing comparatively; bat the attempt to
put through Texas or California in advance, will,
we suspect, lead 10 parliamentary resistance and
midnight sessions, and dangerous delay But we
shall see. There is a majority on all the bills, IL
they are properly handled by the friends of the
whole series.
The New York herald., 1850-08-29
POLITICAL.

CIRsr ASSEMBLY DISTRICT or THE CITY And
County Of New York.-Ata meeting VI the delegates Of
ths sistrs from the rirs. and second wards
cratic Republican General Committee at fammany Hail.
being regularly elected held at the house of stonea
Wednesday 1880 for the purpose Of choosing
delegate 70 the State csnyenion be held At syassse the
by aeclamaton with to appoint
substitute should siskness inability prevent his
att ending. DENNIS hULLINS, Chairman.
iSssf E,ss.f; IsIs.s' Essss' }s.srs,ariea
The New York herald., 1850-08-29
A ADJUSTMENTS IN PnILADELPHIA.

RARNUMs MUSEUM. PuILADELPHIA-P. T. BAR
- NUN, proprietor snd Henry Sanford, assist
ant manager Brilliant triumph Of the New COMPANY who
receives with welcome the opening
Igh and have since performed large and appauding
dences First Appearance Of Mrs fhsyer and Baker
This eek will be euted, THE Broken Sword Not
be Done" mri,a Life Turning the Tables" Ny Sister
ate" Our Nary Anne," &c. Performances every after
living eks weighing 1000 pounds 20 be this week with
the other eurottes Timely notice will BE given Of the
Ro In quick preparation. Saturday evening beneh Of
Robinson. Adittance Is oents children undor IL years
l21s cents.
The New York herald., 1850-08-29

Erooss Of imports over exports. ...sIl,o9is 500
Tllslsa greater balance than We have before
had against us in the foreign trade Of this port.
rsw Orleans being the great exporting port Of the
country there Is of large balance In IT, favor
on itr foreign trade Estmating that the excess Of
Imports at all other Northern ports but this-Ncr
Ycrk-vil be Offset ty the excess Of exports over
Imports all the Southern ports. II will be seen that
there will be n balance against the country at
large in its foreign trade Of about seventy milliSns 81
dollars, for the year ending june 30 1850.
The New York herald., 1850-08-29
MUSICAL.

INSTRUCTION ON THE PIANO FsRrE-A GENTLE
professor Of the Pianoarts familiar with
h ana Gernan languases having few hours unempoyee
h desirous 10 give Lessons the Piano few la
gentlemen Terms moderate Address % ut tLl. oiica
" NB-PAnoores tuned examined, and selected Tor pur-
ehssers.
MUSIC TEACHERS-IADIEs WHO ARE FULLY
Nl competent to teach Vocal and Instrumental Music
with good reference and willing 70 South hert
tee Will d. we'll call day the School Agency
2!3 Broadway. Estatlifhed ls47.
4 H. WILCOX. Proprietor.
The New York herald., 1850-08-29
cARp-NAx zoRER REspEcTFuLLY INroRN

"A CAhD-NAA. ZOkEK kESPECTFULLf lNFDKNo
IA HIS friends and the public thst he has taken the New
Hall in Beecker buildings Beeckr street. and utea
opnit asa place Of public amu,emen under the title Of
entirely plan, sad he believes and hopes that
Known el araeter will that whatev pro-
duced at his establ hment wall be always srio
jecnabs and in respect worthy Of the Empire CITY,
Zorer feels II incumbent BIN at this time
his rincers thanks to the American public for
the Mind and hattering in which be has always
been received by thema which has awakened
his bosom feelings Of the lively gratitude which feel
ngs he believes he cannot better express than by exeng
whatever talents or genius he may possess ts produce
his patrons regardless Of labor expense entertain
nent which shall be shaste and olase aud the
mirlfn snd rtaning For the accomplishment Of the
artists VINO have never yet appeared before any public
but who, he IL sfed will be found trial. prove
each 10 host himself. Max Zorer respectfully calls
tenton 20 the size Of his company, which, muip by
1O will be the largest that ths world
engaged la this other busne lie cannot how
boast much about it's but lac and will beast
that 10 the offspring Of the memorable Of
to- forgotten nineteenth rife 1t
has been with Brcat events hat not witnessed which,
Tor its grandeur Of econ, or the nshins and happy
effects which VIII follow in its in
Toaeh or equal the glorious eventth establishment %
lopera Comquo in this Empire City. The detas the
aud hsndhs which MAX Zorer refers the public
for further particulars The Hal is we'll calculated
20 give sstisfacton each and lady and gentleman
who may honor il with VISIT for tsat the broad
Get and narrowes lopes and shortest highest and loves,
vamett and coolest, eat airy and drAughtiest stats
hardest hnd aoteet moss convenient and most
ent OF ans place. in this or ANY other city.
The New York herald., 1850-08-29

CACRED CONCERT ON STATEN IsLAND-IN
~ conaeguenee OF tbe weather. Sunday last
the Sacred Concert which 70 bs given that day
ST Peters Church, Staten Island postponed Till Sunday
the bTs Of September IL will be under
the popular Max Msretzek who will be assisted by signora
Bertucca karerek, Patti Perrin Benevenauo. and No
veli all Of whom have generously rendered their
services for the oeeasontoKeh with full Orchestra and
Chorus.
The New York herald., 1850-08-29
EDUCATION.

TEA CHE R.-A MTDDLE-AGED ENGLISH LADY
eight pears In this country, wishes ins,ruet
school or family Would accept situation as Companion
Q, 'uskeeper. Can produce PIE tsstionis
stayaeter and qualifications Address Coverness care
D. Wilcox sehso Agency, 23S Broadway, - Saads
street, Brt0llyn.
The New York herald., 1850-08-29

INpErESDKST OPPOSITION LINE TO rHrLApEr-
rhabs steamers II this lire running
ts,~ssn New yars and Philstsihs lsnanr sseh way AZ
C.pe Nay, rondeys wefsssdsys Thsrasys and sat.r
@sys irt Pier No " Nortb River Al fsur oroef b NJ
CABIN fare. ~ dsck. o. 80 e. " pkCsH, Agent
The New York herald., 1850-08-29
LITERARY.

ITO PUBLISHERS AND EDIroRs-A LADY WE'LL
seqrantsd With the French ssrusxe, wishes 90 ohesn
Tanslator either vcrks CIR
ruhestcr Of brief tales suisahe for the columns a
ssasnss and other re1oaieas Address ~ g. " .. this
The New York herald., 1850-08-29

The receipts for the third week In August 1850, were
greater than before received for the CORE
spending week in any previous year. There Is Jet
small noy this year compared with the previous
two, and very grsat falling on compared With ls7
The reliability is that by the close Of the first week
In September this year the tolls will be In excess OF
those the dae last yea any previous year
except 1871
The annexed statement, exhibiting the value OF
merehardiss imported into and exported from the
port Of Now York for the year ending June 30 lsSo
is compiled from ocial returns made TO the treasury
department -
COMMENCE or rnr ronr oy Nrw Yopk.-yALus os
I,uoNrs AND ErroRrs.
The New York herald., 1850-08-29
&GCf KslOns.


GRAND MOONLIGHT AND COTlLLoN EXCURSION.
-Tekets one dollar admitting gentleman aud Lld
On Ihursday Evenng Aus. 18TH the large and ftyorte
ttenNer 81. NlCnOlAS, Capt. j. n. Oman, will make
Srtnd 10 nheht fxeurs the North River, FAR
.iEand ana teturn to the city a. reasonable hour.
heat viii le brilliantly illuminated, and will leave
pr teoi of ats street. az oeeeki Hammond street 6
Dfnnd o1 isst River, ~ Fulton street BrOOklyn Si
lg NO Nrih River ~ s.loek; sulp,r on board BY :
Tor tbs oceason Tickets 10 be had ly Of tho FLOWN,
Eenttmen-W II Van hofrnni 1856 houston s.rsst; =. s.
Crtler l5f Erocno street; Prges Hotel Of
Apa hohotp streets In Brootyn, Of whusy. corner
ofhfnry anf Fulton streets at tie Franklin n Jus Fa
ier md Of J. u. FOTdhsDi and Captain Rodan board
the hoa'.
EXCURSION TO TBE FISHING BANKS EVERY DAY
~ except saturday-fbe Bufalo will leave
ttrset n r. at ~ oeloek3 Canal street at 7 Grand So
,aiherine, "a Pier No. r. %. NJ, rstnrnnE ty OK
y " k.frsslmcDts snd tskrx tsckle provided Pare ~
cents each