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Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1850-02-28
Making Axes.

The Cincinnati Commercial gives the following
account Of the way they turn out 1900 axes daily
at Colnsville, Conn, tie largest factory of axes
in the world.
The iron is rolled oul into bars the proper width
and thickness of an axe, and G, S, and 10 feet
long; il is heated, and cut off by large pair of
shears, propelled by. water power; another work
man picks up the piece, and places it between a
die and punch, and the punch comes down and
torces the hole for the handle by punching ou, a
piece. An iron mandrill is then inserted in the
hole, and it is Immediately put under another
press, which forms one side Of the axe and is
then placed in an upright position, and chisel
comes down and splits the bits of the axe ready
for the steel il IS then thrown aside. All this is
done at one heat, and in less time than it takes to
write the modus operandt The blade of the axe
is then put in and welded and passed along 10 the
forger, tempered, and is cast upon the ground TO
cool; i; is then taken up and planed to an edge
by planning machine, and finished up with the
emery wheels-painted, labelled, stamped and
ready for market
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1850-02-28
The Friends and the Union.

The imposture OF the recent petition presented
10 Congress, asking dissolution of the union, and
purporiing to come from the society Of Friends,
has been fully exposed. We find in the proceed
ings of the House of Representatives on Thurs
day week, that Judge Dayton, of n. j., in present
ing memorial for the employment of more GER
tain means for the suppression of the slave trade,
took occasion 10 refer to this gross mposure, and
at the same time 10 explain the position of the
society OF Friends, in reference TO the question.
In presenting the memorial, he said
This memorial has been delivered TO me by
a committee representing this annual meeting,
and while doing SO they were anxious in their in
quiries as to the presentation OF certain memo
rial which was presented TO this body on a recent
occasion, asking for dissolution Of the union, and
which was understood coming from the socie-
Nv Of Friends, or certain members of H. They
desire me to disclam in the most distinct Ian
guage any participation IN this matter, or any dis
position on the part of the society of Friends TO
saw any thing Of that kind. They say that they
know and appreciate too well the BENEFITS and
privileges conferred by and enjoyed under this
government, especially in regard TO that religious
federation which is given alike TO all denomna-
lions, ever to desire the dissolution Of this union
and they disclaim on The pant of that society any
indulgence in such feelings or ideas. They have
also requested me TO state, that if any such memo
rial as that referred TO has been presented here
and represented or understood to have come from
any portion Of their society, it can only have come
from individuals entertaining peculiar notions, ane
not from the society inits collective capacity Bu
this committee, representing as they do this large
meeting Of this very numerous and influential clas,
ofcitiZens, utterly repudaie all such ideas those
contained in that memorial"
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1850-02-28
PENNSYLVANIA Legislature.
Harrisburg, February 25.


Senate The Speaker laid before the Senate
the twenty second Annual Report OF the House OF
Refuge.
Mr. Matthias presented remonstrance against
the incorporation Of 1900 acres of Farmland into
the borough of West Philadelphia
Mr.. Frailey, petition for the incorporation OF the
Farmers and Mechanics Bank at Easton.
+ MIR. Sinner, petition for the incorporation OF a
Bank to be located at Allentown; also, tor the IN
corporation of Bank at Easton.
MIR. Packer from citizens of Lycomng Tor an
extension of the charter of the West Branch Bank;
also from citizens Of Westmoreland, Allegheny
Butler and Armstrong, for the erection OF new
county to be called Oregon.
Mr.. Cunningham petlon 10 close public works
on the Sabbath day.
Mr.. Saddler, petition to extend the rights of suf-
frage without distinction of color.
Mr.. Walker, a supplementary bill relative to In
spectors passed April 18th, 1925 s
Mr.. Haslett. petition to make liquor dealers per-
sonally responsible for expense and injuries IN
ficted by the traffic
Mr.. Drum bill supplementary 10 the act con-
cerning Divorces, which, on motion, was taken up
and passed Committee of the Whole.
Mr.. Packer till relative to the destruction of
Relief Notes.
Mr. Frailey offered the followed Resolution,
which was lost on second reading:
heSOlVeu, L Hdl any meInoeI Vi Tie oeHdte, WHO
neglects, refuses TO vote, on any question before
the Senate when his name is called by the clerk,
shall not, thereafter, and pending the same ques-
ion, be allowed to vote without first obtaining the
consent Of the Senate.
variety of private bills of no general interest
passed final reading, and the Senate adjourned.
House The Speaker laid before the House the
annual report OF the House of Refuge; also le-
monstrance from John Hare Powell, and others,
against the extension of the boundaries Of West
Philadelphia.
The bill regulating Banks was made the special
order for Wednesday next
MIR. Smyser petion for an extension of the right
of suffrage, regardless of color.
Mr.. Walker, for the passage of a law prohibit
ing the sale of intoxicating drinks on the Sabbath.
A great number of petitions were presented for
the alteration of Tavern Licenses, closing Public
Works on Sunday, repeal of the $500 Exemption,
remonstrance against same, to avoid the inclined
planes on the Portage Railroad, petitions and re-
monstrances for and against the erection of new
counties, &c.
Mr.. Porter read in place bill relative to limi-
ta,ions of accounts also supplement to an act
suppIessng gambling.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1850-02-28
Reading them, Oslt.

The following article from The Bedford Gazette
is copied with appreciation by the locoioco papers:
DAVID WILMoT.-The course pursued by this
gentleman during the present session OF Congress
appears to have rendered him odious to the entire
Democracy of the Commonwealth Those who
once believed him to be sincere although infatua-
ted on the subject Of slavery, now view him as
the meres denagogue and plant tool of Whigge-
nv. His opposition to the regular nominee of the
Democratic party in Congress, places him upon
the same platform with Best-a position which
will adhere to him whilst he lives. We deeply
regret the necessity which compels US TO make
this statement, for our attachment to Mr.. Wilmot,
whilst fairly acting with the Democratic party,
knew no bounds. We loved his apparent candor,
and were carried away by the thrilling beauty of
his oratory-but he has passed the iine-betrayed
his high trust-and is now deserter, fighting m
the ranks Ofthe enemy, His doom is written in
the food OF Indignation with which his treason has
been received by the entire Democratic press of a
State that once delighted 10 own him as disin-
euished representative of her true interests. He
is irrecoverably lost man, and record the fact
with pity and modification.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1850-02-28
From the Tallahassee Floridlan of the 9th inst


Good Ne,cs from The Seminole Indians. are
enabled to communicate to our readers highly graf
ifying intelligence from the Florida peninsula
When we assure them that it is entirely reliable,
we know that they will feel the same pleasure in
reading which we do in publishing it.
The Council at Choke Nikla, ON the 2lst ultino,
was attended by Billy Boaelegs and eight or nine
sub chiefs of the different tribes The result of
the conference was highly satisfactory. They all
consented to leave the country as soon as they can
collect their people, on the terms offered by the
Government. Bo,clegs left the council for the
purpose of collecting his tribe and there were to
be about thirty warriors, with corresponding pro-
portion of women and children OF the Tallahassee
and Mcasuke tribes, at Fort Meade, on Pease
Creek, about the 7th of this month. 1t is believed
that the Indians will all be out Of the country by
the last of May.
The following are the terms upon which the In
dans consent to emigrate: Each warrior is to re-
ceive (before he goes board the boaD $500,
each woman $lOO, each child $l00 BOUIegs
himself will receive about $4,000, and two or
three sub chiefs abou, $4,000 each. They are to
be provided with ratons for one year after their
arrival in Arkansas, and to be guaranteed in the
possession of their negroes. 1t is estimated that
the whole cost Of the removal will be about $685.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1850-02-28
Singular Circunlssamce---CO i'm z
UD a Nutshell.

young man, named Henry Perrne, son of
Nnoch 2erine, residing one and half miles from
Half Acre, Middlesex county, about year ago,
swallowed a nutshell, which lodged in his wind
pipe, and all efforts to exricate ii proved in vain.
Since then it has gradually worked down and set
tied on his right lung, and although the best med
ical advice was consulted, be obtained no relief,
and was finally given up to die. few days since,
while in fit of coughing, the sufferer threw the
shell up, much to the astonishment, yet gratiica-
lion of his friends. 1t is now thought he will re-
cover his usual health.-HightstOaUn Record.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1850-02-28
Barnum,s pay 10 Benny Lind.

The Liverpool Mercury the 22d ult., says
Mr. BIS agent was authorized to offer the Swedish
vocalist $3.50 900 for one hundred and ifty nights!
besides the full provision for her suite OF six per-
sons. II is understood that she has abandoned
the stage, and will sing only at concers-having
devoted herself and her income to charitable OBJ
iec,s Barnum is also said to have engaged TO
deposit f3o 600 in the hands Of Barng, B others
s. Co
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1850-02-28

HI The Locofocos OF this County held meeting
al the Court House, in this place on Monday eve
ming last, Dort Abm. Levering presided, assisted
by John Miller and James Terpening as vice pres
idenis Charles Shoemaker, was appointed dele
gate TO attend the Locofoco State Convention, TO
be held at Willlamsport, on Wednesday the 29lh
of Nav next with instructions 10 vote for the NOM
inaton of John II. Brodhead, as candidate for
Canal Commissioned.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1850-02-28
A Wiudfau for q Jersey Bank.

o. A letter from young man now in San
Francisco, states that $4,000 in bills of the
Trenton Banking Co. were destroyed by the late
fire in gambling house in that city. The ind-
vidual who suffered the loss, also had 10000 in
gold in the same place, which was also destroyed.
He, however, said that he would make it up soon,
and sure enough, in four days he informed the
writer that he was as well off as before the fire.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1850-02-28

A SINGULAR Casa somewhat singular case
has just been tried before the circuit court of Or
ange county 1t appears that sometime ago the
wife of Mr.. Ebenezer Seeley got divorce from
the husband, succeeded in setting aside the di-
vorce on the ground of informally. or want of
jurisdiction in the power that granted it, and then
sued the second husband for improper intercourse
with his wife The jury gave verdict of $ll00
damages in favor of the plaintiff Poughkcepsic
Journal.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1850-02-28

~ A Printer, in the neighborhood of sunset,
who has fallen into the hands Of the Philistines
breaks out in the following heart-rending appeals
Sheriff spare that press,
Touch not single type,
Don't put ME in distress,
To stick to me through life
'Tis all in all to nc
If lost, what shall ! do!
Then, why not let il be
Oh, sheriff, boo, hoo hoo! ="
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1850-02-28
Post Office Rusiness.

The New York Courier and Inquirer furnishes
the following statistics of the regular business of
the Post Office in that city. /, says: ~
There are made up daily in the Post Office,
four thousand four hundred and eighty mails, more
than two thirds of which are made up thrice in
each day, making over seven thousand mails made
up for separate places daily. These are deposited
in two hundred and sixty separate pouches under
lock. Ofnewspapers, there are about two hundred
large canvass bags despatched daily. and on We'd
nesday and Thursday of each week, 200 and SO
extra bags are despatched on each Of those days
and on Friday, nearly as many more. The aver
age number Of letters received at, and sent from
the office, daily, is between fifty and sixty thous-
and. OF newspapers, the daily average would be
about one hundred and twelve thousand. ,.
"There are seventy six clerks employed, and
thirty carriers, with their assistants. Of these
six are night clerks, who commence at l-2 p. Nj
and leave at S A. NJ The day clerks commence
at half past five A. NJ, and all remain on duty Until
half past four in the winter, and five in the sum
mer; the remainder of the time until the nigh
clerks come on duty, sufficient number lemair
to keep up the work OF the Office.
"The above work, which is exclusive of an,
Of the British Bremen, or California steamers, will
give something like correct impression Of the
amount Of labor performed at the Post Office il
one day."
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1850-02-28

James LeGnox, Esq, Of New York, for whom
the original manuscript of WashingtOn's Farewell
address was purchased in Philadelphia, has a for
tune which yields $4,000 per annum. He is a
bachelor, and man OF the most princelY liberah-
ty and beneyolence. Ii is said that his cha ritable
contributions amount 10 100000 per annum-one
half OF his income.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1850-02-28

III We were no Iiule amused some time
ago, at hearing the following anecdote, il being
original with the narrator. Speaking of pre,ly
women, ugly women (pardon US ii is an un.
meaning conventional ierm,) and from thar to
marriage and wives some one remarked, that
In oIderlo secure himself from jealousy, he
thought il would be best mol 10 marry woman
very handsome
. Yes" said a tall, raw -boned. stragly- haired
looking fellow. in crowd, :" thought so N.Y.
SELF when was young, and looked on, for a
woman rather ugly so that my neightors would
not like her, and got one but by Jupiter, |
over done The matter, Igot one so ugiy that
eanl Ike her myself
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1850-02-28
The National Monument.

The resolution relative TO the block of mar
BILE, and inscription, from the State of Penn
sylsania, TO be placed in the National Monu.
meni at Washington, finally passed both branch
es of the Legislature in the following FORM
ReSOlved That The Governor is hereby au-
lhorized and requested to cause an appropriate
block Of the naive marble of this Common
wealth, 10 be conveyed to the National Capitol,
to take its place in the monument TO the mem
ory of Washington, and to have inscribed there
on the Stale coat of arms, and these words:
PENNSYLVANIA,
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1850-02-28
Indiana and the Union.

The Legislature of Indiana having taken the
necessary measures to forward block of Indiana
marble to Washington, to be placed in the Nation
al Monument. Governor Wright has requested
that the following patriotic sentiment be engraved
upon ii: INDIANA
KNOWS NO North, NO SoUTH; NOTHING BUT THE
Union
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1850-02-28
Mail Robbery.
of $4,000.

Another mail robbery has been committed, says
the Sunbury American, the route from Muncy,
via Danville, to Philadelphia. letter containing
$500, mailed al Muncy for Philadelphia, is mis-
sing An agent of the Post-Ofice Department
has been on the line for several days trying to fer
ret oul the robbery, but as yet has been unsuc-
cessfu
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1850-02-28

A correspondent of the New York Express
says: Mrs Miller, who was reported as having
been seen in Virginia, has not as yet been dis
covered by her almost distracted husband There
was no truth in the stories. Major Miller has fol-
lowed each Of these rumurs, which, like an ignis
fa,uus, have him TO disappointment. There seems
10 be but little doubt that she Ment over The falls -
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1850-02-28

Some Editors contend that if each subscriber to
their repective papers, should procure an addition
al name, their present lis; would be doubled and
that it may be fairly tested, several Of them have
consented 10 allow their subscribers 10 try The er
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1850-02-28
Thursday, February 2s. 1850.

Notice.--Dr. o. A. JARVIS will deliver the ith
Lecture of the series, 10 be gwen before the Len
nj Lenape Institute, on Tuesday evening, March
5th, al the Court House in Siroudsburg. SUBJECT
=" Know ,hyself." .s
The public are respectfully Invited to attend.
S. c. BURNETT, Sec'y.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1850-02-28
grounds.

The As,or Library Building has been commen-
ced in New YorS, and will be completed at the
end of two years and half at an estimated cost
of $4,000
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1850-02-28

One thousand Wnnebago Indians have returned
to Wisconsin, in pursuit of game. They declare
that they will kill every white man in the country
before they will leave their old farorite hunting
grounds
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1850-02-28
From Florida.

The Tallahassee Flordian of the 9th instant
states more particularly than w did on the 9th The
nature of the latest intelligence from Florida. 1t
will be seen by this account that the Indians have
agreed to emigrate, and are expected to be re-
moved from the country in the course OF three or
four months
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1850-02-28

The best quality of apples are selling in New
York at eight dollars barrel, and inferior at 50
80 to 81, so scarce are they
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1850-02-28
Growing Potatoes.

AS Spring time of year is coming cores
pondent very seasonably sends US the following
seasonable account of method whereby Che says)
people having very little ground, some leisure, and
no fear of little work occasionally. may grow
very decent bin Of Potatoes for next Fall and
Winter:
You procure cask or sugar hogshead with both
heads taken out and place it over some soil pre-
pared in the usual way. You then plant six or
more of your seed potatoes, place the cask over
them, covering them with earth as usual, and
earth them up well when the vine is of the usual
height for hoeing; you keep earthng till month
or so before digging. The vines will grow In
some instances six feet, and at every Joint there
will be crop Of potatoes, so that in some cases
ten-imes the usual crop will be procured with
less land being occupied.
I. | am informed that il has been tried in Ireland
with considerable success, and for my own part
think it feasible, and would try it if were far
mer or had ground fit. Yours, NJ O.
DEBT OF TAxAs.-The report OF the Auditor
and Comptroller of Stale, recently made 10 the
Legislature of Texas, now in session. gives a
full and detailed description of the character
and value Of the outstanding liabilities of the
late republic of Texas, from which II appears
iha, the oslensble debt, including interest is
$1l ,055 ,694 II and the par value of the same
| $5,600,696. This includes the total debt, that
not presented for settlement as well as that
which has not been fled
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1850-02-28
FOUNDED
1851,
BY DEEDS OF PEACE
+ FOUNDED

ReSolued, That a sum not exceeding one
thousand dollars, is hereby appropriated for The
purpose of carrying ou, the provisions Of the
foregoing resolution.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1850-02-28

Lusus NATURE.-The Cecil Democrat says that
there is calf at Chowder Hall farm, in that coun-
ty, which has two distinct heads, four eyes, cars,
&c though bui one bodY
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1850-02-28
CoRREsPoNDE OF THE MINERS JOURNAL
From VVashingtOn.

Admission Of California Clay's Compromise
Resolutions-His Speech-1He Cabinet and
the Nicdrouga question Webster and Ste
vens- Eaecutive -Bradbury's
ResOlutions--Ihe Post Office Department.
Co.. Warren.
The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1850-10-18
TURNER a. NUDGE,
Commission Paper warehouse, No, south
Charles street, Baltimore,

thnTlss o"'s''nofSs
IIAyE for sale AMEs's fno and superfno Let.
III TER Paper, blue and white, ruled and plain
fine and supcrfne Foolscnp, blue and white, ruled
and pain Folio Post Packet Post, fiat Cap, double
Cap, Envelope Paper, &c.
BUTLER's fine, superfine, and hrst-clsss Letter
Papers; bluc-wovc, white wovc and bluc-laid ],
ruled and plain Packet Post; Commercial Post;
Folio Post, Foolscap, buc-wovc, and whi,e-wove,
and blue laid; fiat Cap, Deny, Medium, and Royal
Ledger Papers, Bank note Paper, &c.
HUBBAHD'S fine and superfne Letter Paper,
blue, white, and assorted colors; fine and superine
fiat Cap, blue and white DENY, Medium, Royal,
and Supcr-royal Ledger Papers; Medium, Super
royal, and double Cap Cover papers, glazed Me-
dium, Folio Post, Envelope Paper, Blottng Paper,
Packet Post, &c.
HUDsoN's fine and superfne Fooscsp, blue
and white, ruled and plain; fine and superhne Let
ter Papers, blue-wove, white-wove, and bluc-laid
Packet Post, (hand msde) Note Paper, &c.
KINGS superfne Letter Papers, blue and white,
ruled and plain; Nos. 2 and Foolscsp, blue and
white, ruled and plain; flat Cap Nos. and 4, De-
my and Medium Ledger Papers, blue and white,
Folio Post, &c.
OWEN HURLBUT's fine and superhne Let
ter Papers, blue and white, ruled and plain; fine
and superine Foolscap, blue and white, ruled and
plain, Hat Cap Envelope Paper, &c.
PLATNER & SMITHS hne and superfne Let
ter Papers, blde and white, ruled and plain; Com
mercisl Post, Packet Post, Folio Post, &c.
CRASK n Co.'S, Dickey Lysle's, Cutters,
Jones Il Bro.s, Kendall e Southworth Manufactur-
ing Co., Green Flemming's, and other Writing
Papers; Binders, Trunk and Bonnet Boards; Hard
ware Paper; Patent Envelope, Cloth, Tea, Tissue,
and Printing Paper; Printing, Writing, and In
delible INK; Bleaching Powders; knamelled,
Ivory surface and colored CARDS; Letter and Note
Envelopes, &C.
Aug 23-u ... .s r si,.. ......t -
The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1850-10-18

TNHE SUBSCRIBER has the pleasure of in
i forming his friends and the citizens Of Wash-
ington, Georgetown, and Alexandria, and the ad-
jacent country, that his stock Of Upholstery Goods
and Paper Hangings, of every gariety, is now com
plete, and will surpass, not only in variety Of
styles, but also in elegance and taste, any former
display to which the attention of his patrons has
been invited-such as gilt Cornces, bands and pins
to match; Window Shades, of all patterns and
sizes; also plain Shades, such buff holland, white
linen, and chintz, made to order. Also, hand
some selection of Curtain Tassels, Loops and bell
and picture Cords.
have also splendid ASSORTMENT of American
and French Paper Hangings, which for styles can
not be surpassed by any establishment in the city
also make to order feather Beds, hair and shuck
Mattresses, spring Mattresses, bed and window
Curtains, Carpets, and Cushions.
Being practical UPholsterer, and understand
ing the business in all its details, give my per-
sonaI attention to that department.
Competent workmen will be sent to any of the
adjacent places, to put up and arrange the differ
cnt orders, when desired.
JOHN ALEXANDER,
Penn avenue, between 18th and 18th sts.
Can 2tauy