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Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1851-11-20
xynat becomes of .he Cold,

A correspondent of the National Intelli-
gencer says, before the adjournment of
the last Congress the columns of the
journals that favor moderately protec-
tive tariff with specific duties, gave forth
warnings, predicting that if the revision
or modification of the tariff of 1916 was
postponed to another Congress, grave n,
nancial and commercial troubles would
inevitably be the result. When these
predictions were made, the whole country
was apparently prosperous; and people
generally, especially the young in busl-
ness, imagined themselves getting rich
at railroad speed. These people must
have supposed that, in view of the Cali
fornia gold mines discovery, there could
be no end to good times and notwith-
standing the startling fact that this afore-
said California is yet far short of reim-
bursting us in gold one-fourth of the cost
of the four hundred millions of property
we have sent her, they have clung to the
trade with undying tenacity-gold hav-
ing such charms Sma as the amount
of gold received from California is, COM
pared with the amount of shipments to
that State, the crisis which has come up
on us would have been averted but fol
the export to Europe of about as much
gold as was received from California.
This gold has been exported to pay
the balance of trade, and hence extensive
failures, money at twelve and twenty pei
cent per annum, and all the consequen
ces. Ali these troubles, all these sacriti
ces, &c., might have been prevented if the
last Congress had granted what the peo
pie asked, viz: a tariff shaped to make
exports at least equalize imports, and pre-
vent enormous frauds. Itisnot yet too late
to do some good but, before the ensuing
Congress can act in the matter, much mis-
chief will have been done.
Whilst we are now feeling severely the
consequences of our folly-the folly, are
madness-of shaping our revenue laws tC
break down our cotton mills, lessenint
the home demand for our breadstuffs
provisions, &C., and, as thing of course
reduction of prices, Europeans are no
only enriching themselves by flooding ou
country with goods, but they take away
our substance, the precious metals. Th'
Bank of England is full of American gold
and as to the Bank of France, she ha
managed to pile up enough of the eagle
to carry her through five years war
The truth is, the foreigners batten up ant
laugh at US and some of them have grow
rich by defrauding US, and will continue
to get richer till there lie specific duties
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1851-11-20
Hard upon Lovers.

A law exists in Virginia, which is some
what onerous on those matrimonially dis
posed, requiring the candidates for the
hymenial bands not only to take out a
license before the ceremony can be per-
formed, but also to 60 before the proper
officer and give bond that the Common.
wealth shall not become chargeablc with
the support of the issue of the union
10 avoid the publicity and inconvenien-
ces arising from compliance of this law
is often an object with parties, and to eff
feet it a Gretna Green is made of the
bridge at Harper's Ferry, which span
ming the Potomac from Maryland to Vir-
ginia, affords neutral territory, on which
the rites can be solemnized without COM
pliance with the laws of either State
Two marriages took place on the bridge
last week.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1851-11-20
strondsburs Library.

At special meeting of this Company, held
Monday evening, Nov. 18th, the following
officers were elected:
President-Samuel S. Stokes.
Vice President-James II. Walton.
Trustees-Geo. II. Miller, William Davis
JAS H. Kerr, John n. Stokes, Lewis Vail.
Auditors-James II. Stroud John ID. Nor,
ris, J. L. Ringwalt.
Treasurer-Wm. S. Rees.
Librarian-Miss d. Barton.
The following resolution was then adopted:
Resolved, That Article XIII of the By
Laws allowing persons not stockholders, to
take ont books, by paying certain sum, be
annulled.
Also-that shares be sold for three dollars,
until the first of January, 1852.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1851-11-20
Foreign News.

The steamer Cambria, at Halifax, from
that port. The News is not of great impor-
tance. Kossuth has paid public visit to
London, and was received with the liveliest
enthusiasm. Cotton had declined during the
week, from sd.to ID. per lb. The trade at
Manchester is without change. The Corn
market was dull, particularly for -four and
wheat
Lady Franklin has made another urgent
gent appeal to the Admiralty, to send out a
powerful steamer to explore the passage which
Capt Penny thinks exists. The appeal is
strongly sustained by portion of the press,
and many persons of influence.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1851-11-20
Census oefhe Stale.

We present in another portion of our
paper of to-day,th official returns of the
census of Pennsylvania, prepared at the
Census Bureau in Washington, and pub
lished in the Republic and Intelligencer.
The totals generally agree with those
we have previously laid before our read
ers.
In Western Pennsylvania, as appears
from the table, there are le5, ,993 dwell
ling houses l9O,612 families; $50, $50
white male inhabitants 24,s3s white
females; 17s,4O6 white inhabitants of
both sexes; 6,7O5 colored males; 6,6ll
females /; 13, 3,3I6 colored persons of both
sexes ,O9l ,723 persons of all kinds in
the district 1854 deaths during the
year; II ,399 farms in cultivation 6, ,l54
manufacturing establishments, producing
$500 and upwards, each, annually.
In Eastern Pennsylvania there are
zoe, ,223 dwelling houses; 2l7 1886 fami-
lies; 589,294 white male inhabitants !;
59O,762 white females; total number Of
white persons $50, ,O56; colored male
inhabitants Is, 1852 colored females, 81
655 total colored persons 40, O,007 total
population of the district, 1920, ,O63 !;
number of deaths during the year, H.
504 number of farms in cultivation so :
178; number of manufacturing establish
ments in the district producing each $500
and upwards annually, 1882.
In the whole State there are 3e6, ,2IG
dwelling houses; 4Os, ,497 families; l ,l42,
500 white males; l,l15,6OO white fe-
males 2.25s, ,463 white persons of both
sexes ,057 colored males, %, ,266 col
ored females, 1898 colored persons of
both sexes. Total population of the State,
2,311 1856 Number of deaths during the
year 2s,3l6; number of farms in cult
vation, 1877 ,577 manufacturing estab-
lishments. 22,O36. This is gratifying
picture of the progress Of Pennsyivania
The statistics embraced in the table are
invaluable for reference.-N0r7h Amcri-
can.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1851-11-20

The RcgOIutG0a sn 1iCaac0 New Or
LEANS, Nov. lI.-The steamship Louis
lana arrived atthis portto-day, with adyices
from Galveston, Texas, the 7th inst
All the troops but ten, who were station
ed at the Ringgold barracks, have deser-
ted and joined the insurgents. The Mexi-
can Government are concentrating their
forces at Monterey, and General Uraga
has been appointed to the command of
5000 men, with whom he intends march
ing at once to the seat of war, for the
purpose of suppressing the revolution, if
he can
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1851-11-20

Two old men, upwards of 20 years Of age
each, amused a crowd of spectators in Provl-
dence the other day, by grand rough and
tumble fight. and finally ended by rolling one
another IN the gutter until separated. And
all this, not in consequence of liquor, but from
that "green-eyed monster" jealousy!
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1851-11-20
ng-New counterfeit s5 notes on the

B@New counterfeit S5 notes on the
Philadelphia Bank are in circulation
They are letter. A. variously filled up.
The general appearance of the notes is
not good: the medallions and the faces of
the females in the vignette are imperfect.
"UNDERwooD & BALD and DRAPER &
UNDERWOOD" are omitted. The dots
between the words Five Five" on the
upper and lower margins are oblong in
the good notes, and square in the coun-
terfeit.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1851-11-20
The Chrisliana Affair.

The persons arrested for participation in the
affair at Christiana, in Lancaster county, will
be tried on Monday next, the oath inst, in
the Circuit Court of the United States, at
Philadelphia. The following are the Jurors
summoned to attend:
Adams-Wm r. Sadler, Robert Smith,
James Wilson.
Berks--Peter Adams, Samuel Bell Wm
Keim, Diller Luther, Jokn Miller, Matthias
Richards, John S. Shredder.
Bucks-John H. Bailey, Michael II jerks,
Josiah Rich, William Stavely, VIM. Stevens
Caleb N. Taylor, VIM. Watson, F. Vanzant
Carbon-Robert Butler, Thos Connolly.
Chester-John Ii. Kinnard, Abraham R.
McIlvaine, David West, VIM. Williamson.
CumberLand-John Clendenin, Levi Mer.
kle, John Rupp.
DGuphin-Simon Cameron, Joshua Elder
Valentine Hummel, John B. Rutherford.
DeIapare-John o. Deshong, George G.
Leiper, David Lyons, Sketchley Morton, Geo
Smith.
FrankEin-Joseph Culbertson, John Darby
Geo. A Madeira, Martin Newcomer.
L0ncaSter-John Beck, George G Brush
David Cockley, James Cowden, Edward Da-
vies, Solomon Diller, Jacob Grosh, Frederick
Nipple, James M. Hopkins, Peter Martin,
James Penny, John Reynolds, JAS Whitehill.
Lebanon-John Krause, Geo. Mark.
Lehigh-Jonathan Cook, Jacob Dillinger
Lesher Trexler, Andrew X Whitman.
MonrOe--Moses w Coolbaugh, Chas. Say
lor, Franklin Starbird.
MontgOmery-Ephraim Fenton, Daniel o
Hitner, Isaac Mather, John Smith.
Northampton--Jacob Kchline, Peter S.
Michler, Samuel Yohe.
Perry-Robert Elliot, John Junkin.
Philadelphia city-Matthias w Baldwin,
Andrew c Barclay, Patrick Brady, Samuel
Breck. John A Brown, Joseph d Brown, Geo.
Cadwallader, Hugh Campbell, Caleb Cope,
Robert Ewing, Frederick Fraley, James Har-
per, Erskine Hazard, John Horn, Elhanan w.
Keyser, Hartman Kuhn, Lawrence Lewis,
Thomas Mexican, Charles Massey, Marina
duke Moore, John. R. Nef, Robert Paterson,
VIM. Platt, John Richardson, Evan Rogers,
Samuel E Stokes, George w. Toland, Jona-
than Wainright, Robert F. Walsh, John G.
Watmough, Thos. II White.
Phita. co.-David George, James Gowen.
Pa.e-Albert G Brodhead, Solomon New
man.
Schuytkilt-Jacob Hammer, Isaac Myers,
Strange N. Palmer.
York-Jas. McConkey, Hugh Ross, Sam
uel Small, Philip Smyser.
Hayne--Paul s. Preston.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1851-11-20

o. The monster eleghant Columbus, ''
nearly equal in avoirdupois to Barnum's whole
nine elephant team, died at Lenox, Mass, on
Saturday, the 8th inst, from injuries received
recently while falling through bridge near
South Adams. lie weighed 10,760 pounds,
and his tusks are valued at $500.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1851-11-20
Supreme Court of Pennsylvania

The drawing for the term of each of the
newly elected Judges Of the Supreme Court
of this State, took place on Friday last, at
Harrisburg. We are informed that Jeremiah
Chief Justice during his term; Ellis Lewis
drew six years, ]. B. Gibson nine years, and
Richard B. Coulter drew the full term of fif:
teen years.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1851-11-20

e. A remarkable case of canine sagacity
is reported to have occurred upon the Morris
& Essex Railroad few days ago. A New
foundland dog belonging to Mr.. James Bishop.
is said to have seized an infant which was
crawling upon the track, on the approach of
a locomotive, and carried it out of the way OF
danger.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1851-11-20
Iron Wagon

The Albany Register notices buggy wa
gon invented by Judson and Dewoolf made
entirely of iron-body, running gears and all,
except the shafts, which were made of spring
steel. 1t says that it was a beautiful and airy
concern, weighing about 800 lbs, and with
more strength and durability to all appear
ance than those now in use.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1851-11-20

GFJava coffee has, it is said by the Milton
(N. c. Chronicle, been successfully grown
in piece of ground about mile from that
town. 1t was produced by a shrub only two
years old, which sprouted from grain of cof-
fee planted on the north side of house, and
the fruit is described as looking in all respects
like the imported article
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1851-11-20

0r5-The Order Of the Lone Star" is the
name of new organization of secret char
acter in the United States, whose object is to
"extenG the area of freedom to all the world
Cuba in particular.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1851-11-20
The Capturer of Gen. Lopez

1t is stated in the New Orleans Bee, upon
the authority of private letter from Havana,
that Juan Gastaudo, the officer who captured
Gen. Lopez, has been assassinated while trav-
eling in the interior of Cuba.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1851-11-20
A RnIiIical Eaialily.

Ina personal conflict some time since Judge
Thornton, of Ala, struck Chancellor Clarke
on the mouth, wounding his fingers against
his teeth, The Judges arm had to be am
utated in order to save his life.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1851-11-20

California Kegetable.-Near Saer amen
to, rhubarb grew from the seed in a sim
gle season SO big that five stalks weighed
five pounds In this State it takes three
yc ars to get large plants from the seed.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1851-11-20
1effcrsoniau iirpublifan.
Thursday, November 90, 1851.

UP A meeting will be held at the Court
house in this Borough, tomorrow evening,
(Nov 2lD for the purpose of forming Sing
ing School. Mr.. W. ii. LOWRY, Of Easton,
will be present. Citizens generally are re-
Quested to attend
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1851-11-20

9ss~ The Hon. Andrew Jackson Ogle,
OF Ia, it is said, is likely to receive the
appointment of Charge to Denmark.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1851-11-20

: IL People die at the rate Of FIVE a
minute, taking the whole world together
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1851-11-20
From the National htelhgencer.
A letter from MA Jor Jack DOWh-
Ik0.

TWe were really rejoiced yesterday to re-
ceive the subioined letter from our old friend
and favorite, Mairr DowNING, who, from his
long silence, we had begun to fear had gone
to that bourne to which he seems to apprehend
we must ourselves have departed. We hope
now 10 hear from him more irequently.-Ed-
itors Nat. Intel.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1851-02-11
THE LATE DEFALCATION.
Fifth Days Investigation.

The Court met at o'clock P. NJ. yesterday,
and the examination Of Ray Tompklns was re-
sumed. The first witness sworn was John >.
Westerrelt, Physician residing on Staten Island,
and brother in.law to Mr.. Tompkins de testified
that on the 3Oth day OF January last, he received
by the hand of Mr.. Solomon KiPp, package ad-
dressed to him in the handwriting Of AR. Temp
kins containg 50, go in bank bills, my own note
in favor of Mr. Tompkins for $3.50, together with
q certificate and 100 shares Of the Ocean Bank
stock, my own stock; also % shareso Seventh
Ward Bank stock, also my own. The par value
of the Ocean Bank stock was $1,000 The stock
received had lent to Mr.. TOmpkins short time
previous; it was to be returned on Thurday alter
noon. The money he paid me was to cancel a
debt Of $4,000 which he has owed me since May
last. and for which held his note. Beside the
note, the certificates and the money received
from him in that package, have received no
money or property Dir. Tompkins, nor do know
who has.
Nm. W. GR5ert, Of the firm OF Gilbert & John.
son, sWorn.-On the 2gth OF January called at
Mr. Tomkinss office for a check for 100 shares OF
Erie and 100 shares Of Reading, sold by our firm
20 Raw Tompkns / did not find Mr.. Tompkins at
the Office bis clerk handed me two checks not
certified l took them to the Exchange Bank and
they were refused for want OF funds the stock
has not been paid for.
I'm. Oakef. broker, Of No. q Wall st. sworn
About 10 o'clock. on the Goth Of January, re-
ceived from Mr.. Tompkins s4l0O in bank bills
had aske ed him for the money on the day previous
the next morning $1,000 was given to me in a
parcel by Mr.. Kipp Mr.. Tompkins was present
at the time; the Endorsement on the parcel was
in bis hand writing; the contents were intended
for Mr. Howe, Of Auburn, 10 whom sent them
By the hands Of Mr. W liiams, Of that place, VINO
was In the City at the time on the 10Th oil anu
AIRY Mr.. Tompkins borrowed $500 from me: IN me
package alluded % was a package containing
s5OO, addressed to WIN. Oakel & CO.. there were
directions nclosed in the parcel as 10 the dlsPosa
OF its contents; balance was lett IN my hanas'
after delivering the money, Of Sl2
Cross Examined by Mr.. Van Buren, I Isve
known Mr.. ompkins for about years Mr; hiPP
was in and out OF my office several times during
the Goth OF Jan; lie il out and IN every day I
tween 70 and o'clock ! transact the most Oh n4'
business. ii,
Jas H. SteJ6ins being sworn says am a6 elei x
with z. w Clark, Dodge & Co on the @st a OF
Jan. Mr.. Tompkins sold Us 4 draft for s2SsO on
Peter Cloggett Of Albany; when he gave me the
draft, be said it was for the difference or loss On
Too .bsres Of Canton stocks gave him our check
on the Bank Of New.YOrk for the amount the
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1851-02-11

seats in the Board Of Supervisors and the mem
bers constituting the old Board-heretofore sd.
verted to under the head Of Brooklyn Items -
called forth resolution in the Common Council
last evening, which was adopted, praying the
Senate, Assembly and Governor Of the State for
an immediate inquiry into the said matter, and
especially into the gross abuse" Of the quo tcdU
yanto and Injunction served upon the Aldermanic
claimants, and that effectusl provision be made
by law TO prevent & repetition OF similar abuses
In view of pending propositions now before the
Legislature for the alteration Of the law for the
establishment Of Free Schools, resolution was
adopted expressing it inexpedient that any
amendment to the Free School Law should be
made which shall suspend the act constituting the
Board Of Education in this City, and that the
representation at Albany be requested to oppose
the passage of any amendments OF said law,
which shall not exempt the whole OF the City
from its operation.
A resolution was offered and referred, recon-.
mending the appointment of FIVE additional Pc.
licemen to each of the following Wards, viz
Fifth, Sixth, Tenth and Eleventh. The present
price it is alleged is utterly insufficient, in num-
bers, for the adequate protection of those wards.
A communication from the Health Physician
was read. stating that several cases Of small pox
among children had recently been reported 10
him, and recommends that some action be taken
towards the establishment Of an Institution for
gratuitous vaccination, to be under the direction
and supervision of the Health Officer, so that the
poor and others DESTROYS Of partaking OF its bene
fits could be promptly attended to.
APPLICATIONS FOR LICENsES.-The Board OF
Excise, at its last session, designated the sum OF
SOS for a license to sell spirituous liquors
whether it be an Inn, or Tavern, or Grocery.
Although this is higher rate than has heretofore
been exacted, no less than eighty applications
for licenses have been received at the City
Clerks Office, up to last evening.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1851-02-11

NEW ENGINE CoMPANY.-On Friday evening
there was meeting Of those favorable to the e.
tabishiBg of a new Company, when it was deter
mined the name of the Company should be EN-
pre Fire Engine Co. No. 1917 The following Off.
GERS were then elected
Aaron A Degnw Foreman.
Ezra r. Lewis Assistant.
William Ingis Second Assistant
w Jos WicOmb, Secretary.
William Moody, Treasurer.
William Gilmore, Treasurer.
Aaron A. Degrsw and Joseph Hair, Representatives.
Bay s. Cook, Steward.
DEDIcATIoN-A new Methodist Church, located
at the corner of Hicks and Summit SITS. was dedi.
Gated for Divine worship on Sunday last, and the
sermon preached by Bishop James. The edifce
is substantially built Of brick 80 feet by So and
so arranged that by removing a side wall, its d.
mansions can easily be extended from IS feet to
IS feet
BIBLE SocIETY.-The eleventh annual meeting
of the Brooklyn Bible Society took place at the
Church of the Pilgrims Rev. Il. Storrs) on Sun
day evening last. The report submitted shows
that during the past year $50 Bibles and l,l7O
Testsments have been distributed in the City;
and during the same period sl,4s6 go was col
Iected in Churches, and sl26 IA received from
other sources OF this amount 81, All have been
paid to the American Bible Society. The infu
ence of the Society has been greatly enlarged by
the cooperation Of q Female Board Of Visitors
Through their means every family in the City has
received visit every month. Rev DR.. Bethune
preached the annual sermon.
AN UNNATURAL BRoTHER.-A young man
named Humphrey Thomas, who resides with bis
parents in Harper's Court, was yesterday taken
into custody for beating bis sister in violent
ner His brutal conduct toward her for some time
past rendered the aid Of the law necessary to cnrb
his unbrOtherly propeusities Justice King held
him in recognizances in the sum of 81, 900 to keep
the peace for six months.
CITY CoURT-Judge Greenwood The case Of
George Wilkes, for libel, arising out Of the Kid
Salvage business, was brought up yesterday bat
in consequence of the absence Of two material
witnesses on the part Of the defense the case was
postponed to the Goth inst.
ODD-FELLows FEsTvAL.-The Odd.Fellows
Of Brooklyn will hold a festival at Montague Hall
on the 25th inst The arrangements have ali been
made on large scale and it is expected TO be a
grand affair.
COMMON COUNCIL PROCEEDINGs.-The matters
at issue between the Aldermanic claimants OF
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1851-02-11
Extract from Letter from a Business Correspondent
SAN FRANCISCO, Saturday, Dec q, 1850.

Messrs. Editors Together with other items
sent you, l cannot, in speaking Of the different
Express Companies, fail to notice the prOmptness
of the Express of Palmer * Co. The Senior Of
this Company left our place in October to open
their Agency in the States With their marked
promptness their first freight from your section
was received by last steamer, and the whole dis
tributed by them before tie day acas out How
they managed this | cannot conjecture. speak
of this matter, as we do business here on the To-
connective principle-time being really money with
as, so that he who saves the most time is likely
to be we'll patronized. Yours,