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Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1850-04-04
MEXICAN OusraSGs.

We learn from Maamoros that the agents OF the
Mexican government have recently committed
still other outrages that are be brought the
tentlon of the United States government for re-
dress. It's known that during the war, large ship
menlS Of tobacco were made to the ports of Tam
pico Matamoros and Vera Cruz, the duties on
which were paid 10 the American authorities, and
by the terms Of the treaty these goods were to be
permitted TO be sent to any part of the interior,
the same as though regularly imported under the
Mexican authorities. Recently portion Of the
tobacco lying in store at Matamoros was sold by
Messrs. S. A. Beldon & Co. to house in Vera
Cruz. by whom portion of it was sent to San Ju-
an. but while on its was, seized at Saltillo by the
Judge OF the district, and confscaed in addition to
which BeldOn q Co. where ined some S27,O00
and a special agent sent to Matamoros TO collect
il, with Instructions that if the fine was not prompt
ly paid, 10 imprson the parties. Beldon & CO. Of
course protested. but it was no use. Their estab-
lishment closed, and an order for their arrest
and imprisonment forthwith issued: and to save
themselves from dungeon, Messrs Beden & Co.
were compelled 10 abandon their property ant
business, by crossing the river TO Brownsville. The
inhabitants Of Brownsville, on hearing Of the order
for Beldens arrest, were organising to cross the
river, to wreak their vengeance on all concerned
in the outrage. No time will be lost in laying the
whole matter before our secretary Of state, aud
our minister at the city of Mexico.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1850-04-04
EiremCfa'S Parade.

Last Saturday was gala day for Stroudsburg.
The members ofthe Humane Fire Company turned
out in foil uniform numbering fhy-and paraded
ihrough Streets 10 the Gulcei strains OF music,
presenting one Of the grandest and most brilliant
spectaces that has ever been witnessed in our
charming Borough. The Engine and equipments
beautifully and taseiully decorated for the
occasion, which argued well for the exquisite taste
of the Ladies. Five little boys, arrayed in the
most lantastical costume. accompanied the Engine
during the parade, which elected the warmest ex-
pressons of admiration from the crowds that
ihronged the streets After perambuating the
principal streets, the procession repaired to the
new Engine House -tecently erected on the south
side of Elizabeth street-neaI the residence Of
Morris ID. Robson, Esq, where, after appropriate
addresses by Messrs. Dreher and Burnet, the En-
CINE was ushered into its new home, with Joyous
three times three.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1850-04-04
Pennsylvania Legislature.

The proceedings Of the Legislature for the past
week are not Of very deep interest They have
not yet disposed Of the apponionment BILL nor
done anything with the appropriation bill, both OF
which will yet occupy some time and yet the ses-
sion prolonged 10 nearly its usual length.
Neither of three prominent divorce cases have
passed, Chose of Mr.. Forrest Nh. Welher;ll, and
Lieut.. Middleton). Nor should they. The two
latter cases we believe are killed and that Of
Mr. Forrest is ditto but hopes are entertained by
some of It's adrocaies Of its revival. Money will
do great DEAL; bat has not procured the passage
of these bill.
A strong remonstrance from the Philadelphia
Friends, against repeal of the law of lS47 in re-
lation 10 fugitive slaves, was read in both houses
on Monday.
A bill TO provide for the election OF Auditor
General and Surveyor General passed both hous-
es.
A bill in relation to Banks passed the Senate.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1850-04-04
Emtesretin. Discovery.

Il is stated in letters from Copenhagen, that Dr.
Pierre Andre Munch Professor at the university
of Christina has presented TO the society Of North
ern Archaeology OF that city, an extremely curious
manuscript, which he has discovered, and which
he obtained during his voyage in 1919 to the Ork
ney Isles. This manuscript, in state Of excel
lent preservation and Judging from the form Of the
letters TO be referred TO, the tenth, perhaps
the ninth century, contains several episodes, in the
latin language, on the history of Norway, stating
some important facts heretofore entirely unknown,
which illustrate the obscure ages, which, in Nor
way, stating some important facts. heretofore
trely unknown, which illustrate the obscure ages,
which, in Norway. preceded the introduction of
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1850-04-04

The prisoner sank back into his chair with his
hands upon the railing, and his face on his hands,
and so remained for ten minutes.
When he recovered from the shock, he said to
officer Jones, "why are you keeping me here to
be gazed at!" He was Immediately carried up
to the JAIL and locked up for the night, the precau-
lion having been taken to remove his razor and
knife.
buggy was al the door of the Courtroom to
convey the sad intelligence to his family at
Cambridge.
During the whole of this trial, Prof. Webster
has not shed tear, or expressed any particular
interest for anything but his table of supplies
His last order to officer Lawrence, when he lett
the Jail to hear the verdict, was" Tell Parker to
send me some of his best turkey for dinner to-
morrow and lot of good segars.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1850-04-04
Thursday, april 4. 1850.

PIGEoNs.-1'he Easton papers are boasting oi
the supply of pigeons in their market. We have
seen them overhead, but very few have been caught
in this neighborhood. The Argus says an indl-
vidual in Upper Mount Bethel caught in t'c0 haus,
with a net, SEVENTY DOZEN From the following
1T would appear that they are very abundant IN the
west. A letter from Laurel, Indiana, says:
=" / am completely worn down. The pigeons
are roosting all through the woods, and the rooss
extend for miles. Onr neighbors and ourselves
have for several nights built large fires and keep
up reports of fire-a arms TO scare them off.
While write, within quarter Of mile, there
are thirty guns firing the pigeons come in such
large quantities as to destroy great deal of tim
Der, break limbs of large trees and even tear up
some Of the roots. The woods are covered with
dead pigeons and the hogs, are getting fat on
them. Our old friend Heirich, formerly OF Bal!i-
more killed fifty at four shots
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1850-04-04
CALEFOR

practical printer, who had gone from the
Tribune office to California, thus sends his we'll
expressed experience to that paper -" You may
be under the Impression, from statements pub
llshed IN the California papers and elsewhere,
that the climate Of this country is of very supe-
rior order but the very reverse is the fact You,
believe, have never suffered from visitation Of
the California fever. and you have been lucky in
that respect. Take my word for it, any man that
is in anything like comfortable circumstances at
home doing fair business, and enjoying reason
able health is an unfortunate man 10 allow him
sell TO be Wheedled INTO the opinion that may rem
der himself better off in life by leaving the COM
forts of civilization, and in1iciing upon himself the
varlons horrors OF this detestable country for the
meagre chance Of getting little more money here
than he could at home in given time. Tell all
your TRENDS that have the fever that they know
when they are we'll of they will stay where they
are, and not rlsk their lives in such an inhospabe
climate as this. The papers do not
publish one in thousand of the deaths that occur
mere. III any friend Of the deceased will furnish
the hotice' and pay for It's insertion it is published
not otherwise. Hundreds-thousands leave their
bones to rot In the soil ofCalifonia leaving friends
in the States and elsewhere, to look for their re-
turn, who never learn their fate for many months
perhaps for years. lfa man could be assured
OF good health while here, he might be excused for
coming, because he may do we'll; but the chances
are ten to one against him, in point of health, and
he had better not venture it. have observed that
OF those who come here, as general thing, the
men that have left home with high reputation for
general health and hardness of constitution, are
the first to be taken sick-the first 10 wither under
the baneful influences of this detestable climate
while, in many instances, those who have for
years been in the habit at home, of suffering from
various bodily weaknesses have here assumed a
new and altogether desirable temperament and
tone Of health. eGs
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1850-04-04
Sir John Franklin.

The expedition fitting out by that dis,in-
guished philanthropist, Henry Grinnell of New
Bedford, for prosecuting the search for Sir John
Franklin, will be ready to sail by the first of May.
1t consists two vessels, to be called the "Ad-
vance" and the Rescue" They are to be fully
equipped, guarded and strengthened in the most
complete manner against the ice, and provsioned
for two years voyage. They to search the
shores of Wellington's Inlet and Cape Walker for
copper canisters, which Franklin was to throw
overheard enclosing notes of his voyage. Mr..
Grinnell heads the subscription for this object
with $4,000. There is some expectation that
Lady Franklin will sit this country before the
expedition starts. 1t is to be under the command
OF Lieutenants De Haven and Grffen. Honor 10
Mr.. Grnnell foI his liberal and noble hearted un-
deraking.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1850-04-04
Dreadful Accident.

dreadful accident occurred, The 2Isl inst,
at the store of Capt. E. A keulzner, about two
miles above Milton, Two yong men named
VIM. Emmens and Augustus Jodon, tent out
after pigeons and after returning to The store of
Capt. keu'zner, INDUCED in going ihro' military
esolutIons with Two guns then in the room and
winch they thought where unloaded Mr. Jo-
don pulled The trigger of his gun while pointed
al Enmons, when load was discharged and
entered the brain of Emmons above the left eye,
killing him inst lan,ly The distress of Jodon
al The effect produced was truly pitiable.
he deceased was % years old, and has left
behind him widowed mother and a yoneer
brother.
May not This be sufficient warning agains,
the silly # not criminal Practice Of handling
firearms unnecessarily carclcssly- or in wan.
ION spout
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1850-04-04
Rejection of Judge Yohe.

We most sincerely regret to notice the rejection
OF Samuel Yohe, Esq as associate Judge of North
ampton county by strict party vote, the Wings
voting for him, and the Locofocos including
Speaker Best, against him. We learn that his
confirmation was solicited by the presiding Judge
Of that judicial district Judge ]. Pringle Jones ;
by every member OF the Northampton Bar, except
J. M. Porter, Esq, and by some eight hundred
citizens, who petitioned for it in the strongest Ian
guage. Yet in despite Of all this, and the fact
that Judge Yohe is one Of the most worthy citi-
zens of Eason, he has still been rejected by a
Locoloco Senate. We cannot but regard this act
OF the Senate as wanton abuse of power.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1850-04-04
A Courteous Reply.

An American traveller being unexpectedly de-
tanned at the mole quarantine in Odessa, was
very civilly offered half of his apartment and a
sofa to lie on" by young Englishman who acted
as translator to the mole. After they had formed
intimate acquaintance, and one evening had
retired to rest the young traveller asked his friend
how he could endure the blasphemy which was
so constantly heard there. The young English
man replied, that: Gas gentleman, these things
were disagreeable TO hlm-but as 10 their be-
ing nirinsicaly wrong, it was no matter Of con-
cern 10 him, as he denied the ruth Of all reve-
laton, and believed Jesus Chris, 10 be an i'm.
poslor."
The traveller, wi,hou, supposing the remark
would be Needed, except by courtesy, replied,
" Either Christ was an Impostor, or he was not.
If he was an impOstor, we have the inconcev-
able phenomenon Of base man practising yir-
tue, self denial, charity, forgiveness of inu-
res, through his whole life, in scourging con-
,umely, and even crucihxiOn. 1t is phios phi
cal TO suppose that bad man would take SD
much pains 10 make others good! But if he
was not lmpostor, then he has told the truth,
and we must believe him." "Is il possible that
never saw that belorel" was the only reply of
the young Engllshman; but the argument sank
deep into his heart; and when the traveller had
arrived at Alexandria he rec eived letter from
the former skeptic, acknowledging him as
"lhe bes, friend he ever had," encouraging him
TO be equally faithful 10 others, and PRAYING him
no, TO forget his Odessa Conver."-American
Messenger.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1850-04-04
Another Call for Divorce.

A travelling pill agent of DR.. Brandreth, calling
himself DR.. Yaw, put up on Thursday last, with
Mr.. Perkins at the Shakespeare, accompanied
with his wife. On Friday, the doctor was found
missing, having left his wife, alone and distressed,
since which he has not been heard from. The
wife represents herself TO have been formerly a
Miss Pease of Wilkesbarre, where her father
keeps tavern and where the doctor was guest,
and became acquainted with and won her. She
also says, that he has taken with him her gold
watch, and some dresses, leaving her quite des-
tute. The charities Of the boarders have been
appealed to, to get her home. .-HayrlsJug Tele-
graph.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1850-04-04
HE Coal Trade.

The following is from the Miners Joual Of
last week.
The Delaware and Hudson Canal Company
have promul ated their rates for Goals on board
at Roundout as follows copied from their cir
cular.
Lump per ton SO 50
Broken 365
Range or Stove 65
Nuu 35
CbesnUt 3 90
They guarantee the freight not TO exceed 80
cents 10 New York, making The price of the
Coal delivered in New York, 81 O5 per Ion.---
This Is certainly low figure. This company
will sell all the coal mined by The Washington
Company, and The increase from hat quarter,
they stale will be about two hundred thousand
lons-and 1t is minated pretty strongly lha,
il is their determination TO sell all The increase
This is certainly a low figure for Coal and IL
is fortunate that their supply is limited.
The Lehigh Company sell their Coal in Boats
at Mauch Chunk, at 81 60 cash-and it is be-
Ieyed that they will adhere to the published
rates at Bristol THAT is SO 60 l2 lump and
So 75 for prepared coal Notwithstanding the
rates promulgated by the Delaware aud Hud-
son Company.
Some of The Schuykill dealers have issued
their circular, naming no prices-tut al the
rates al which Schuylklll Coal has been ofieI
ed in New York, it will moi net, for White Ash
S. so al Mount Carbon by Rail Road-by Ca
nal il will pay lntle better. The prospec, for
Schuylklll County, TO say the least, are not We
ry encouraging under existing circumstances
Carbon County Gazette.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1850-04-04

A committee of the New York AssemIy, in
their report on lnIemPerance in The State, esIl-
mate The amount annually expended for drinks,
al 1000 grog-shops in the Giles OF that Stale,
exclusive of villages, at upwards of twenty-five
million dollars. They have collected statistics
from The various city and county prisons, with
the exception of lwenty-,hree, whence no re-
turns have been received, which prove that up
wards of $4,000 incorporate persons were al
rested in I849, and that from fonr filths TO nine
tenths of all the crime committed has its origin
IN nlemperance.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1850-04-04
Right for Once (!

" The Times is in error in supposng that Mr.
Wilmot is entitled to ali the nfamy which will yet
fall upon the authors Of the Wilmot Proviso. He
is not The inventor Of this humbug, which has well
nigh proved freband in the temple of the Union
On the contrary, it was invented by more willy and
cunning political jugglers." Pennsylvania.
O. The Pennsylvania is perfectly correct
THOMAS JEFFERSON devised and drafted what is
now inaccurately denominated "the Wilmot Pro-
viso" in I7S4-fifiy six years ago--one before the
Buchanans and Taneys had thought of pretending
10 be democrats. That their application of such
epirhets 10 Mr.. Jefferson polite or in good taste,
we do not affirm 'bu II seems to come very
easy ~ J Ty'hrne
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1850-04-04
How Louis Napoleon became Pres
ident.

The New York Sun has been furnished with
document, published in French, which, if true,
betrays a most infamous secret. 1t states that
prior to the election of December 10th, 1913,
treaty was executed at Madrid, and ratified at Lon
don and Naples, by which Louis Napoleon pledged
himself to the establishment of monarchy, in
France, in favor Of such person as should be
designated by Congress of Northern Nations, of
which Russia was to have the lead. BY this trea-
ty Louis Philippe the Queen of Spain, and the
King of Naples, engaged to raise Louis Napoleon
to the Presidency of ihe'French Republic from
which position he was to operate against the Re-
public and in case he should not obtain the throne
OF France, he was TO be secured capital Of ESQ.,
100000 francs, with the title of Prince. The
document sets forth history OF facts and ma
chnations, TO prove that the conduct of Louis Ma
poeon since his elevation to the Presidency, full
ly susans the probability OF such nefarious trea-
ty. In connection with this matter, we may mem
tion that the Washington correspondent of the
Pensylvanan stated, few days since, that let
ter from M. Poussin had been received in the
capital, in which the ex.NIinister expressed his
belief that Louis Napoleon was becoming insane,
as it was rumored that he was about resign
ing the Presidency in faovr of the Due de Bor-
deaux, the only surviving heir OF the Bourbons.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1850-04-04

Messrs. Holt & Briefly, Of Lowell. have
in successful operation new improvement, of
their own discovery, which promises TO yield
a rich reward II lis the printing of wooIen
goods, IN any style of stripe and figure that
may be desired, aud in perfectly fas, colors,
such as will stand the teal of thorough wash
ing. Mr.. Thomas Briefly is The original inyen-
Ter and dlscoverer Of the process of this prin-
Ting and has il secured by patent. The coors
are OF superior brilliancy. and he style Of goods
is universally admired For Innings of ladies'
and eenllmen,s cloakes and coats. we predc.
that these goods will soon become all The rage.
For chdren's eloIhing, TOO, they are so much
pfe'lIer than any thing in the market, that they
can hardly fail OF gr eal run... Worcester Spy.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1850-04-04

A letter in the New Orleans Picaynne states
that many of The public records of louisiana
have been materially damaged, and rendered
perfectly useless in cases of reference, by The
ravages of small insect, the same as that descri.
bed by Humboll and other travellers IN South
America and Mexico The Recorder of The
parish Of Corroll, Louisiana, writes, that The
entire acts of 1887, '3S, 80, and up to lS4I a5e
destroyed.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1850-04-04
a New Description of Steam Vessels.

For some days past great excitement has pre-
vailed at Marseilles. by the arrival at that port of
an entirely new description of steamer, and which,
if successful, will cause complete revolu-
ton in the present plans of building steam ves-
sells. The vessel is named the Port de Marsees,
and was built by Mr.. Leuheur 1t has not the
slightest appearance of masts or funnel in fact,
there is nothing 10 show whether she is propelled
by, wind or steam, or oar She glides through
the water as ifpropelled by some invisible agency.
The propelling power is by simple lever Of suf-
cient ower.--European Paper
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1850-04-04

A bill has passed the Legislature making the
Auditor General, Surveyor General and Deputy,
or County Surveyors, elective by the people-each
to hold their offices for three years. A bill has
also passed the Senate giving to the people the
election of Prosecuting Attorneys bill to ac-
complish the latter purpose passed the Legislature
of lSi7, but was vetoed by Gov Shunk under
the advice, we suppose, of the present Democrat
ic editor Of the keystone. Then the party cried
haelujah to the Governor for his veto, NO,o the
party vote for the election of Prosecuting Attor-
MES. What change has come over the spirit of
their dreams The cause is evident We now
have Whig Attorney General and the Prosecu-
ting Attornies general matter Wings
That Wing should hold office CRATES terribly up
on the nerves of Locolocos. and in order to pre-
vent this calamity much as they can, they vote
to give the selection 10 the people. Who will
say Locofocos do not love office 2-do not hang
to il as the drowning man to the last floating plank
from the general wreck
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1850-04-04
Wild Fowl.

The Elkton Democrat says immense mum.
bers of wild ducks and geese are shot, at this
season of the year, in The head waters of the
Chesapeake. and sent to Baltimore and Phila-
delphla. One gunner killed, few days since,
near Havre de- Grace, 200 ducks, and over
1000 were shot The same day. II i, fair 10 pre-
sumo they averaged fifty cents pair, amount
Ing TO $3.50. A pretty good days work.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1850-04-04

Wednesday last was busy day in the New
York ?. Office. The Canada took out 81 $50
letters for Europe; and the Washington, 10, ,l67,
making a total Of 67,753; which, added 10 the
regular daily business Of the office, makes The
number passing through ii in one day. lsO 900
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1850-04-04

LAcoNIc The following is absolutely the whole
of a letter received by respectable member OF
the Legislature, on the 22d inst.
Don't Lalrds Bank bill remind you
Of some reforming ass,
Who'd pluck the sun out of the skies,
And light the world with gas!
ARMSTRONG COUNTY"
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1850-04-04

The Detroit Free Press says, wild pigeons are
very plenty IN the woods back of that city. Wild
rice was found in the crops ofsome of those taken
from which the Free Press infers that they must
have flown 700 miles in less than "a hours, as the
nee is not found nearer than that distance, and ii
digests in 81 hours e
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1850-04-04
Catching Wild Pigeons,

The York PENN Republican states that Mr..
Herbert, of Fawn Township, was in York on
Monday, with wagon loaded with about 700
wild pigeons, which had been taken in a net.
One person in Lancaster caught Two thousand
Of them 10 net a few days ago.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1850-04-04

By the laws of New York any man and woman
wishing to be married, have only 10 go before
third person, no matter whether clergyman, ma
gistrate or not, and declare their intention where
upon they are pronounced married.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1850-04-04

So!-The Philadelphia Times says, gentle
man Of that city who ranked high in his profession
has quietly started for California, leaving the
Church of which he was treasurer, minus some
$500 or 81 ,OO0 beside numerous little promises
10 pay
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1850-04-04

B. F. BRowN.-The grand jury of Washington,
on Saturday found bill of Indictment against B.
+. Brown, charged with forgery and other fraud
u!ent practices on the treasury department.