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Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1850-03-28
The Apportionment Bill.

Last week, we briefly alluded 10 the appor-
lionmen. bill which had passed The House OF
Representatives Of this State, and been sent 10
the Senate The character of the bill may be
inferred from The following the ratio fixed
for Senator is l4,7O0 axables. The bill
give. TO the county of Philadelphia -four. Sena-
tors a, the ratio of 5000 iaxables, and TO the
city of Philadelphia and the county OF Lancas
ter, one Senator EACH al ratio of %, 100 tax
ables This is a specimen Of This outrageous
bill. Its rather astonishing tha, men who are
bound by oath to legislaie for The whole people
regardless OF party, should so district the
Stale, as 10 make 10000 Locos equivalent to
22,7O0 Wings, for this is the case in sub
stance, Philadelphia county being Loco and
Philadelphia cy and Lancaster county, Wing,
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1850-03-28
The Judiciary hill.

The bill now before the House Of Representa-
ives in relation to the Judiciary, proposes to d.
vide the state into eighteen common pleas judicial
districts, in place of twenty four, as at present,
and that twenty law judges, shall be chosen as
fellows, upon the first election by the people.
/. Phladel lphia-three law judges.
IL. Lancaster and York.
III. Bucks, Northampton and Lehigh.
". Berks and Schuyki
V. Wayne, Pike and Monroe.
VI, Union, Northumberland, Lycoming and
Sullivan.
VII. Centre, Miffliu, Juniata and Perry
VIII. Dauphin, Lebanon and Cumberland.
TX Adams, Franklin, BedfoId and Somerset.
Y Huntingdon, Blair, Cambria, Clearfeld and
Jefferson.
XI. Luzerne, Wyoming, Susquehanna and Brad
ford
XII. Clinton, Tioga, Potter, Mexican and Elk
XIII. Westmoreland, Indiana, Armstrong and
Clarion
XIV. Allegheny.
XIV. Washington, Fayete and Greene.
XVI Beaver Butler, Mercer and Lawrence
XVII. Crawford Erie, yenango and Warren.
XVIII. Chester, Delaware and Montgomery.
The presidents and associates OF the first dis
trict, 50 500 year salary; Of the other districts
$4,000, and mileage. Nc provision is made for
district or other courts, in the bill
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1850-03-28
The HEOrMlOlas.

In the Senate day or Two ago, Mr.. Under
wood submitted a petition from body OF Nor
mons who present very grievous complaints
against their brethren Of Deserel, and they
charge that The Mormons about Council Bluffs,
who have possession of The region of district
and control the pos, office, obslruc, The free
circulation of information through their papers,
by which they are prevented from enllghenlng
that sect, and spreading useful information
among them They wish The inlerposilon of
Congress, and particularly The Posi- Office De-
partmen, and that free information may be cir
culaied among their brethren.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1850-03-28
Pennsylvania legislature.

Very little of interest TO our readers was done
in either house during the past week. bill TO
improve the Delaware Division was read in place
in the Senate and House. series Of resolutions
on the subject of slavery has been reported to the
Senate-,aking ground in favor OF sustaining all
constitutional provisions, but agnst any extension
of the institution bill for the election Of Pros
ecu,ing Attorneys was passed by a vote of % to
9 A bill to divorce Edwin Forest from his wife
was passed through Committee by large MAORI
ty. message from the Governor on the subject
of Slavery, was read in both houses.
Several divorce bills have been passed, and it
would seem that the high and noble ground as
sumed by the Legislature at the commencement of
the session, upon the recommendation of the Gov
ernor, has been abandoned
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1850-03-28
The Next Election.

The Whig State Convention, TO nominate
candidate for Canal Commissioner, is TO be
held in Philadelphia on the 10Th June next.---
The lime tor organisation and preparation for
the election, after that convention, will be short
Ii becomes The Wings ofthe state, therefore, 10
begin now to prepare for the work before them.
They have seen the disastrous result of apathy
and Indifference and they know also that If
they will but make The effort, they can accom-
pIish brilliant triumph. The Stale was carried
for Zachary Taylor and for VIM. F. Johnston,
and it can be done again for whomsoever the
Wings ofthe state choose 10 nominate. But i.
can only be done by systematic, siraigh,-for-
ward, persevering exerllon.
The Pennsylvania Telegraph in the course
of wel-Ilmed article, calling the Wings Of the
State 10 their duty, suggests The denomination
of Henry Nj. Fuller, if he will again accept the
arduous position of Wing standard bearer, in
the contest, and proceeds to show by compar-
ison of The voles for several years back, that Mr.
Fuller possesses popularity at the north, en-
loyed perhaps by no other man, while his ex-
perlence and zeal emlnentIy fit him for the sta
lion, and render him the most likely to bring out
the full vote and the united strength of the
party.
The popularity Of Mr. Fuller a, home is clear
Iy proven by The facl that Luzerne county
which gave Gov. Skunk in ls47, 1879 majority,
gave Mr.. Gamble, in lS49. but 57I majority,
and his strong position in the north generally
is shown by comparison OF The majorie, in
the northeastern counties in l645 and lS4o,
which the Telegraph furnishes, from which 1t
will be seen he made an inroad upon the op-
position vote in those counties of upwards of
two thousand. MAJoRITIEs.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1850-03-28
Foreign and Domestic Labor.

The Philadelphia Inquirer, thinks that the
"recent communication Of Sir Henry LytIon
Bulwer ough, no, to excite any susprise or as
tonishment, because it has been notorious,
that since l845 British agents and manufdctur
erS have been much more consulted and ABUSED
NTH at Washington than Amercdn. Indeed,
an American manufacturer cannot be heard,
because he is an interested pariy-a monopo-
list. The ''hue and cry" is raised at once
that he belongs to The privileged class. 1t is,
however TO be hoped that such moves as that
Of the British Minister, will open the eyes of
the good people Of this country TO the effects
of the bill OF lS46, the tendency of which is to
encourage foreign labor al the expense of our
own.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1850-03-28
Congress Last Week.

The slavery question was discussed in both hou-
ses. Mr.. Dayton made an able speech on the sub
ject in the Senaie.e The Census bill, and Mr..
Bradbury's resolutions calling upon the President
for his reasons for removing office holders, were
discussed. bill to pay the Winnebago Indians
$4,000 was passed in the Senate.
The bill to supply deficiencies in appropriations,
and resolutions in favor of Whrtneys railroad to
the Pacific were discussed, and the latter laid on
The table by vote Of 50 to 81
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1850-03-28
Horrible Revenge,

The Gaena Jeffersonian says, among The
overland emigranis for California las, spring
was Mr.. Green, of F." Green's Wolen Factory"
Fox River, and two of his sons, The youngest
youth. 1t is reported that while passing
through tribe of Indians, this young man
killed squaw. The tribe having become
we'll advised of the fact, hastened after the
company and overlook Them, and demanded the
murderer. At first the demand was resisted /;
buI after the Indians had informed them that
they would destroy The company il their re-
quest was not granted, the youth was surrsn-
iered into their hands They then stripped
him, and in the presence of his father and the
whole company, they skinned HIM from has head
to his feet He lived four hours after he was
thus fayed.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1850-03-28
The Sea SERPENT.

The sea monster recently seen on the coast OF
the Carolinas, has al length, according to report
been captured. 1t is Of the whale species-has
the head Of whale, with snaksh body, and
several protubera nces on the back OF hogshead
size. There were two grown whales and two
calves, which from their position were supposed
to be one "serpent." The grown whales were
about 40 feet in length. ''.a
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1850-03-28

IL Ripe Strawberries have made their ap-
pearance in the New York market. A cui-
vaior of the fruit says that "his strawberries
are like gold dust at present" He adds:
I" | have had al offer of two dollars Goz-
en- for hem, bu, do not wish 10 dsappoin, you
You can hase the whole iwenry-one for S2,5O
am amos, ashamed of this, but could do bet
ter al home"
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1850-03-28

A Freshet-From the Norristown Watchman
we learn that the heavy rain Of Wednesday week
caused tremendous rise in the Schuylkll, on
Thursday The river was higher at this place
than it has been al any time during the last five
years, and had there been ice on the river the
damage would probably have been as heavy as
the great freshet in 1871; as it was, the fences
along the banks were swept away, causing a very
heavy loss TO the farmers, in the vicinity of the
river
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1850-03-28
Great Supply of Cattle.

A letter from Maysville, states that the number
of cattle shipped eastward from that place, by way
Of the Ohio river and Pittsburgh, has gradually
increased from 1000 in lS47, to 5000 in l849, and
that the number shipped thence this yeai will pro-
baby be $40, 600.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1850-03-28

Vermont, by annual election, has again decided
against granting licenses for the sale Of ntoxcat-
ing drinks. The vote just held shows the follow
ing result for licences, 1900; against licenses,
l994O; majority against the licenses, 1910
Every county in the state, but Washington and
Essex, went with the majority
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1850-03-28

The Rockville (Md) Journal says :-"Our
farmers are progressing with their work, and
our gardens are receiving the attention of our
housewives The wheat shows beautifully,
and generally speaking, our people are in ex-
celIen, spirits. all hands hurrahing for Union
particularly the young ladies'"
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1850-03-28
More Mysterious Knockings.
HoNEsDALE, Pa, March

HoNEsDALE, Pa, March %.
Night before last the inmates of boarding
house in this town were kept awake all night by
knocking quite as mysterious as the Rochester
knockings. Means were taken to discover the
cause, but without success The noise always
eluded pursuit, and seemed to keep the same dis
tance from the pursuers. The matter has created
quite sensation here.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1850-03-28
General TaylOr's Plantation Sub
merged.

The Cincinnati Commercial OF the lith states,
that when the steamers Workman, Capt. Halde-
man, passed Gen. Z. Taylors plantation, on the
Mississippi river, forty miles above Matches, the
entire place was under water from an overflow in
the Mississippi Captain Haldeman says he never
saw that point so completely submerged, and
fears are entertained Of the total ruin of numerous
plantations, and of Grouse the bankruptcy of some
of the owners ta. "rad Hs at5a s.7s&a
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1850-03-28

SMUGGLING DAMoNDs-Upon opening a suspi-
cious looking foreign letter which was recently
put into the N. Y. Post Office, it was found TO
contain diamonds to the amount of about $4,000.
Admiralty Court of n. Y therefore declared the
diamonds TO be forfeited
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1850-03-28
Transportation i'm a new way.

The Pousville Mining Register gives the fol-
lowing the latest wrinkle in the way of trans
portaiion-a scheme that will doubtless ruin the
railroad and and canal if il ever should be put in
execution "a considerable stir is being made
at this time about the new mode proposed for trans
porting coal from Schuylkill county to Philadel-
pha, by water enclosed in cast iron tubes of wide
diameter. The fall being 600 feet in 90 miles, is
considered sufficient and the coal being less than
third heavier than water, it is thought that two
thirds water and third coal will be the right
proportion. II is demonstrated that $4,000 tons
can be passed daily through single tube OF feet
in diameter, at cost of 25 cents per ton. This
may give you smile. Blu, less likely things have
succeeded, and capitalists are ready 10 embark in
IT, fexperments about to be made, prove success
full" cans
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1850-03-28

The gallant Captain May" whom the papers
had killed off, we see it stated, is alive and in good
health and is preparing to depart for the Indian
country. The Captain May who is reported to
have died in San Francisco is supposed 10 be
James r. May, of Virginia.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1850-03-28

A tellow, Who looked. Jeemes said, in
the accoun, of a trip TO Greenbush, very much
IN the scar and yellow leaf" popped his
head into our sanc,um and asked if we had
any old jewelry TO dispose of. Jewelry abou,
printing office! and editor the possessor OF
an ear ring Shade of Faust. one might as
we'll look for honesty in Locofoco paper OF
conscience in doctors bill.--Albany Knick.
er5ocker.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1850-03-28

1t is the opinion of Mr.. Webster, stated in his
recent speech, that 4" there has been collected and
paid to abolition societies, abolition presses, and
abolition lecturers, within the last twenty years, as
much money as would purchase the freedom OF
every slave, man. woman and child in the state of
Maryland and send them TO Liberia.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1850-03-28

Auctioncer.--A bill has been introduced in
10 The lower branch of rhe Legislature, says
the Easlon Argus, providing that after the frs.
day of June next, any citizen of this State, re-
siding in Easlon, who deposiles twenty. five
dollars into the STATE Treasury, and bond
with TWO or more surelies for TWO thousand
dollars, shall be appointed Aclioneer for the
Borough, by the Governor. The bill requires
the Auclioneer TO pay into the State Treasury
tax or duly of one quarter per cent on all
sales of loans or stocks, and one and quarter
per cent on all other sales made All uncom-
missioned persons are prohibited from making
sale, at public auction OF any merchandise, es-
tate or properly whatsoever, under penalty OF
$I00, except Sherlfis, Consablas, Executors
or Administrators.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1850-03-28

Discovery in Oregon-The California pa
pers mention the discovery of new and fine
entrance 10 the mouth Of The Columbia River
|. is called The Southern Pass, and has here
lofore been represented TO be impraclcable.-
This " Pass" will no doubt be used by the
South in slipping ou, OF the Union
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1850-03-28

The New Bedford Mercury states that Cap
tain Timothy Colby, in that city, has bed
cord made of whales sinews. which has been
in the Colby family since l640-20o years
and is now as good as dozen new kemp cords.
1t has never been broken.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1850-03-28
Bridge at Ea>ton.

The Governor of New Jersey has singed the
bill passed by the Legislature of that State, au-
ihorizing the Lehgh, schuylkill and Susquehanna
Railroad Company 10 construct bridge across
the Delaware river at Easton. 1t is necessary
that the Legislature of this State should pass a
similar bill before the bridge can be built.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1850-03-28

Jackson is 10 remain the ca pital Of Mississippi,
the Legislature having voted down all the bills for
removal. The proposition to make Vicksburg the
seat of government received nineteen votes to
seventy-two against il.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1850-03-28

1t is said that new route for ship canal
across the Isthmus of Darien has been found -
On this route there are now but IL miles of land
travel The passage can be made from sea TO sea
in 36 hours, and it Is said one week of time will
tic and four on the Pacific. IF so, the route to
California will be shortened not less than eight
dayS H ~ af fs -5H
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1850-03-28

At the Philadelphia City Election on the 18th
inst. the wings prevailed in the whole of the Sc
venteen Wards, except Upper Delaware and Pine.
In one or two Of the Wards the vote was very
close In the Northern Liberties the Democrats
have met with their usual success The Wings in
this District have elected four Aldermen
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1850-03-28

The Neutoten Journal has been discontinued,
and the subscription list transferred to the Bucks
County IateHigencer. the proprietor Of which has
also purchased the materials of the Journal office
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1850-03-28

An ndignan, husband in Dearbon county,
Ind, few days since, brought suit against
chap for kissing his wife. The mater was
compromised by The chap agreeing to pay The
injured husband SIC
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1850-03-28
Total,
Fuller's maj. in Wyoming,
Making a total gain Of

And This was ascomplised when Mr.. Fuller
was opposed by northern man. taken up sole
Iy with the view of commanding the vote of
the north, and shaping all his opinions and ef-
forts 10 that end
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1850-03-28

Death Of an Eastonian IN California Tho
last arrival from California, brings the news of
the death Of Frederick F Randolph. al San
Francisco, on The third of January las' He
was a house carpenter by trade and left wife
and several children TO mourn his loss,
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1850-03-28

The amherst IN. H.) Cabinet, in answer to the
inquiry OF Mr.. Webster as to what will become
of the American flag in case of dissolution of
the Union, suggests that the North will take the
stars and the South the stripes.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1850-03-28

GREELEY FOR PREslDENT.-The New York
Times says that it is understood that an effort will
be made by the Northern Free-Soil party, to con-
centrate their strength in the next canvass upon
Horace Greedy for President
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1850-03-28

The new New York Tribune says that " Ned
Buntline" has has not been pardoned, and ''knows
no reason TO suppose that he is likely to be-
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1850-03-28

On he 9Th instant, snow 10 the depth OF
three feet lay upon he gronnd in the western
part OF the State of New York.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1850-03-28

bill to prevent the destruction Of small and
harmless birds, has passed the New Jersey Leg
lslature. ltprohibs persons from destroying, ex-
cePt on their own premises. under penalty of $5.
any of the following description Of birds or their
eggs, viz the night or musquto hawk, chimney
swallow, barn swallow, martin swift, whip poor
will, chuckoo, king bird or bee martin woodpeck-
er, clap night hole cat bird, blue bird hanging
bird, ground robin or chewnk, boblink or rice bird
robin, snow or chipping bird, sparrow, charoline
lit, warbler, bat, black bird, blue jay and the small
owl.
The wheat crop in some parts Of MARYLAND is
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1850-03-28

The Scarlet Fever prevails to an alarming
extent, in Lancaster county, Pa. In seven
days Mr.. John Laverry, of Eas, Hempfeld
township, los! six children.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1850-03-28

The Belvidere Bank has declared a dividend of
per ct. for the last six months, payable on the
ISt Of April.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1850-03-28

The thermom in New Orleans on the four
teenM stood at sO The ladies displayed their
summer fashions and beavers and cloth pants gave
way to straw hats and nankeens.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1850-03-28

Father what does the printer live on 7
Why, child
Because you said you had not paid him for
four years and still take the paper"
wife, spank that inquistive sarpent."
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1850-03-28
COURTS

John Johnston, convicted al Patterson, n ].
OF The murder of Judge Van Wlnkle and his
wife, has been sentenced 10 be hung on The
30h April
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1850-03-28

The journeymen carpenters of New York have
struck for an increase oftheir wages to 81 rs per
day. On Monday they had procession four deep
and nearly mile long,
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1850-03-28

The New York Tribune thinks another Revo-
luton in France is inevitable and near at hand.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1850-03-28

Several cases of hydrophobia have occurred
within few weeks in Morris county, n. j.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1850-03-28

The wheat crop in some parts Of Maryland is
very unpromlslng as