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Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1851-02-27
The o2d of February.

The return of that day, held sacred by the Ma
tion as leading back the memories of her Children
to the period when America received her highest
gift and richest treasure, the Parent and Guardian
of her Liberties, in the person of an immortal Wash
ington, was duly celebrated by the " HUMANE FIRE
COMPANY" of this Borough, Saturday last.
The day preceding was uncommonly disagree
ble-the chilling rain, the lowering sky, gloomy
and uncheering prospect served strongly to remind
us of the hideous clanking chains of tyrany the
dark-doubting veil which almost hid Freedom from
view and all the unfavorabe and discouraging cir
cumstances under which Washington assumed the
seemingly unpromising but Heaven appointed task
of achieving American Liberty.
But the glorious 22d opened upon US in smiling
beauty and surprising loveliness, dispelling the
misty clouds from the mind, as it had from the sky,
causing happy feelings in the breasts of the Fire
men and citizens, family allied to those pervading
tie Camp of Washington ON the proclamation of
victory over formidable and invading foe.
The proceedings of the Firemen were character
lied by evident harmony of feeling and concert of
action.
After parading through the principal streets of
the Borough,-attended by the STRoUDsBURG BRASS
BAND, discoursing In fine style some of their choi-
cest pieces of mnsic,-the Company adjourned to
the Courthouse, which was Immediately thronged
with citizens, to listen to the addresses upon the
occasion.
]. L. RINGwALT passed happy eulogium upon
the subject of the day-Although the effort of ell
oquence Itself is paralized by the magnitude of
merit, and recoils upon ITSELF when attempting to
praise, or heighten the sacred halo thrown around
the memory of the man who, in the universal opin-
ion of the whole world, as well as his own Nation,
justly deserves the appellation of Father of his
Country man who was under the immediate
guidance and protection of High Heaven, and
whose virtues were almost as far beyond our COM
prehenson, his conduct was past criticism
S. c. BURNET, Esq followed; and with flowing
eloquence and deep feeling pointed us back to the
dark night In the history of country the terri
bic struggle for Independence; the first cleaning
rays that darted through the dismal wilds of the
wilderness world to the full outbursting of the glo-
rous Sun of Liberty, shedding its resplendent light
upon the American People.
May the worthy and noble Firemen live and
flourish to celebrate many bright days in commen-
Grafton of Washington's birth-may our mountains
ever remain the consecrated altars of Freedom,
and the Sons of America perpetuate the fame of a
Washington, until the consumation of a Universal
Peace; till Mankind are linked in one common
Brotherhood of Love; and until the columns Of
mundane grandeur shall have become corroded by
the moth of time
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1851-02-27
EARrHouAkE IN CHn1.-The degpatches from

EARTHQUAKE IN CHILL-The dispatches from
the South announce the destruction of the city of
Conception, at Chill, by a recent earthquake
The city was destroyed in 1885 by a similar event
At that time it was in the height of its prosperity
and it was celebrated for manv elegant public
buildings and private structures. A large and
splendid cathedral-the finest in South America
was thrown down with great loss of life among
the workmen. The city of Conception is two hun
dred miles south from Valparaiso, and stands on
plain perhaps two hundred feet above the level of
the None of the particulars of the late disas-
ter have yet reached here.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1851-02-27
Our Next Governor.

The Locofocos, says the flMiners Journal are
looking about for the lucest man as their candid
ate in the next Gubernatorial contest VIM. Big
ler, Esq of Clearfeld, seems to be their choice
The Wings throughout the State, have almost
unanimously selected Governor Johnston. We GER
tainly regard him the strongest man that can be
brought into the field, and all parties concede him
to be the most talented efficient and honest Gov
ernor We have had since the days of Simon Sny-
dpr q
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1851-02-27

EXTRAORDINARY SHEEP.-The Philadelphia Sun
notices the arrival at the Western Exchange Ho-
tel, In that city, of number of extraordinary large
sized sheep. They are of the Cotswold breed, and
were raised by Benjamin Hood Esq, of Willis
stown, Chester county. The history of these sheep
has been heralded throughout Europe and the Uni
ted States The heaviest one weighs three hun
dred and fifty pounds and the lightest over three
hundred pounds. They are great curiosties.-
They will be slaughtered and exposed for sale by
David V. Paul Village Record.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1851-02-27

A chinese lady is exhibiting herself to the peo-
pie of Mauch Chunk. She of course belongs to
the royal family of Ning-poos. Since her arrival
the dogs and cats have all disappeared, and rats
and mice IS riz.
P. S. We have just seen the animal. Her foot
as curiosity, and might slip into an Alderman's
thumb ring, ,'-'as poor Richard says
Match Chunk Gazette
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1851-02-27
Post-Office Operations.

The Post Master General, on the 18th inst, es-
tablished forty-pine new offices and discontinued
seven. The following are the new Offices in this
County:
Stemberville, Daniel Stember, post master
Long Valley, Jacob w. Kresge, "
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1851-02-27

Neao Jersey Senator-The Monopoly has at
length triumphed over the few free-spirited demo-
Gratis IN the New Jersey Legislature; and Captain
Stockton, the father and President of the monster
has been elected to the u S. Senate On
the final vote, he received 80 of the rs votes
The Senate will lose one of its bright ornaments
when Judge Dayton retires
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1851-02-27
Correspondence of the North American.
Harrisburg, Jan. %.


The following is a list of the District Attorneys
If the State, which have prepared with care suf-
icient to ensure accuracy. It may be matter of
,se for referance list of these has been pub
isbed There is no record of them in any of the
departments here:
Adams: ]. G. Reed, Gettysburg, p o.
Allegheny: Francis c. Flanagan, Pittsburg.
Armstrong: John w. Rohrer, Kittaning.
Beaver: Richard P. Roberts, Beaver.
Bedford: Francis Jordan, Bedford.
Berks: jeremiah Hagerman, Reading
Blair: David H. Hofus, Hollidaysburg,
Bradford Thomas Smead Springfield.
Bucks: Elias Carver, Doylestown.
Butler: John H. Negley, Butler.
Cambria: Edward Hutchinson, Ebensburg.
Carbon: o. H. Wheeler, Mauch Chunk
Centre: James H. Rankin, Bellefonte.
Chester: Paschal Woodward, West Chester
Clarion: William Shaw, Clarion.
Clearfeld: Joseph B. McEnnally, Clearfield-
Clinton: James W. Quigley, Lockhaven.
Columbia: E. c. Thompson, Bloomsbury.
Crawford: A. B. Richmond, Meadville
Cumberland: William H. Miller, Carlisle.
Dauphin: james Fox, Harrisburg.
Delaware*; Thomas H. Speakman, Philadelphia.
Elk: Henry Souther, Ridgway.
Erie Matthew Taylor, Erie.
Favette: E. Bierer, Uniontown.
Franklin: j. S. Ross, Chambersburg.
Fulton: William P. Schell McConnelsburg
Green: Harrison Babbit, Waynesburg,
Huntingdon: J. S. Stewart, Huntingdon.
Indiana: Edmund Page, Indiana.
Jefferson: Richard Arthur, Brookeville.
Juniata: Samuel E. Hench, Miffiin.
Lancaster: John L. Tompson, Lancaster.
Lawrence: Jane Pollock, New Castle.
Lebanon John w. Mish, Lebanon.
Lehigh: II. C.. Longencker, Allentown.
Luzerne: Jacob Waelder, Wilkesbarre.
I.ycoming: George F. Boal Muncy.
MKean: w. A. Williams, Smithport-
Mercer: Johnston Pearson, Mercer.
Miffiin: Joseph Alexander, Lewistown.
Monroe: Samuel S. Dreher, Stroudsburg.
Montgomery: B. E. Chain, Norristown.
Montour B. K. Rhoads, Danville.
Northampton: Henry NJ. Mutchler, Easton,
Northumberland: Charles A. Kutz, Milton.
Perry: b. F. Jenkins, Bloomfield.
Philadelphia: H. R. Kneass, Philadel.f
Pike: E. B. Eldred, Milford.
Potter:
Schuylkill: Robert NJ. Palmer, Pottsville.
Somerset: John r. Edie, Somerset.
Sullivan: A. ]. DIETRICH, Laporte,
Susquehanna: John H. Dimock, Montrose.
Tioga: John w. Rain Lawrenceville.
Union: George Hill, Selinsgrove.
Venango Samuel Riddle, Franklin.
Warren: VIM. D. Brown, Warren.
Washington: Geo. S. Hart, Washington
Wayne: F. M. Crane, Honesdale.
Westmoreland: Jacob Turney, Greensburg,
Wyoming: George S. Tuition, Tunkhannock.
York: James E. Buchanan, York.
*Contested by Robert MCay, Jr-
tContested by VIM. B. Reed.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1851-02-27

SWIFT RETRIBUTIoN.-A man was found on Sat
urday last burned to death at his home in New
Haven, Comm On Friday evening he had come
home drunk, and after cruelty beating his wife,
turned her and his children out of doors In at
tempting to undress HIMSELF it is supposed that his
clothes took fire, and that without assistance he
thus met his afRul DEATH
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1851-02-27

secretaries, 5.f tst
John Postens, George Ink
After calling the meeting to order, the following
gentlemen were appointed as said Committee
Eleazor Price, Charles ]. Price, and lchabod
Price. and assistants to enable the committee to
Judge the elevation of the ground, George Ink and
John Postens 1t was also
Resolved That said Committee examine the
lowest route, and after said examination to make
reports of the elevation of different routes.
Resolved, That the said Committee porform their
work as soon as practicable, and perform their dl-
ty without respect to their own inclnatons, or the
notions of others, and that they pledge themselves
to facilitate the enterprise to the utmost OF their
power, upon which ever route appears to be the
most practicable, or may be finally determined up
on.
Resolved, That we heartily approve of the en-
terprise, and shall be ready at any time to render
any assistance, whenever called upon, for the ult-
mate success of the work.
Resolved, That the proceedings of the Meeting
be published in the Stroudsburg Newspapers
(Sigmed by the officers.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1851-02-27
Susquehanna County.

An effort is being made in Susquehanna county
to effect the removal of the seat of justice, from
Monrose to New-Milford.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1851-02-27

G5@Mr John Robbins, the Mount Hoily Mirror
states, has lately returned from California TO his
residence in Chesterfield, Burlington county. bay-
ing accumulated some $4,000 in gold, and prop.
ery there worth nearly the same amount, the fruits
Of bis own enterprise and industry.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1851-02-27
Farmers Bank of schuylkiIl county

This Institution, now located at Schuykill Ha-
ven, will shortly be removed to Pottsville. Ar
ragements have been made to that effect, under a
law passed last year authorizing such change.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1851-02-27

GF HENRY d. MAXWELL, Esq, publishes card
in to-day's paper announcing his intention to re-
sumo the practice of law in this county. Having
resigned his foreign appointment, with view of
applying himself to his profession it will be graft
flying to the people of northampton that he has
again selected Easton as his location.
Edston Wing
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1851-02-27

FREsHET IN THE DELAwARE.-The late il
freshet in The Delaware, caused considerable
damage TO the Delaware Division, carrying
away about 100 feet of the dam below New
Hope, and several bridges.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1851-02-27

The T. S. Senate on Wednesday passed the
bill granting ten millions of acres of the public
lands to the several states for the relief and sup
port of indignant insane persons. This bill has
been got up and urged forward by Miss Dix; and
if it shall pass the House of Representatives will
constitute another monument to the fame of that
noble-hearted, devoted, and untiring philanthro-
DiSt
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1851-02-27

DTl1y the freshehet at Honesdale, the Presby-
terrain Church was so filled with water that there
could be no serreice on Sunday
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1851-02-27
Railroad Meeting.

At meeting of the inhabitants of Price Town.
ship, on the 18th of February, 1851, at the house
of Anthony Peters, for the purpose of appointing
committee to examine and estimate the elevation
of the ground from Priceburg through to the Beech
and to make report after examining the lowest pla-
ces in the mountain, for the information of the Del
aware and Cobb's Gap Railroad Company, the fol-
lowing gentlemen were appointed as officers OF the
meeting: ,,r,,. I.
PreSident-BE PITT 4
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THE THIRD ANNUAL VOLUME
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ANn~N LITER AkX GAZETTE,
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ENLARGEMENT OF THE CAPITOL

ENLARGEMENT OF THE CAPITOL
IL The Committee on Public Buildings of the
Senate, having been authorized by resolution of
| that body, " to invite plans accompanied by esti-
mates for the extension Of the Capitol, and to al
low premium Of five hundred dollars for the
plan which may be adopted by the Committees on
Public Buildings of the two Houses Of Congress, y
accordingly invite such plans and estimates, to be
delivered to the Secretary Of the Senate on or be-
fore the first day Of December next I'd
1t is required that these pians and estimates
shall provide for the extension of the Cepitol
either by additional wings, TO be placed on the
north and south of the present buildings or by the
erection OF separate and distinct building, within
the enclosure to the east Of the building.
The committee do not desire to prescribe anv
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r. M. T.. HUNTER.
JEFFERSON DAVIS,
JOHN H. CLARKE,
Committee Of the Senate on Public Buildings
SENATE CHAMBER, Both September, 1850.
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