davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1851-02-27
Murder and Suicide.

The HolttddySburg Register Of the lstn' orings
US the particulars OF distressing case OF MURDER
and suicide which occurred in Logan to"hshlP'
Blair county, on Sunday, the l6th inst. IL appears
that George Peight, the father OF large lamly'
but who had latIery been somewhat unwell, on
,ba, norn;no murdered one Of his daughters, and
a(ie,word Committed suicide. He had been at
broakfast. and asked blessing before partaking.
One of his sons who was residing with neigh ghbor,
came in with a cake in his pocket which he had
bTouobt along, and kindly gave it to his father,
WIN look il, broke il, and ate it, and then arose
and retired from the room through the door lead
inq TO the kitchen Between the room and ktch-
there is short hall, or passage in this passage
stood double bitted axe. This he took up and
passed on TO the kitchen, where his daughter a
favorte child, aged about IL, was engaged in
washing dishes. Intent upon her work, he doubt
less approached with the fearful weapon and
aimed the fatal blow ere she dreamed of HARM
Her head was clave assunder, and she fell with
out cry or groan. The family in the room heard
the dish pan fall, but thought of no farther mishap
On looking out, however, they saw the poor vic
tim weltering in her blood but still none thought
by whose hand the deed was done The alarm
of course was Immediately given and upon en-
quiry it appeared that the father had been seen
running across a field. He vas followed, and
his lifeless body was soon found in the foreb bay
Of Mr.. Haggerty's saw-mill, into which he had
doubtless plunged himself. Ii appears that he
must have struck several blows with the axe.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1851-02-27

FROM KossUTH AND THE HUNGARIANs.-
We learn from Washington lha, another dis
patch has been received there from the friends
of Kossuth in ConstaninopIe, who represent,
,ha. all hopes of his Liberation without the in
terventon of the United States or England,
are al an end. The dispatch comes through
Governor Ujhazy, who has translated il into
German ard transmitted il TO the Government.
He writes TO MademoiselIe Jsgelo that he is
enjoying life and geuing along where he is ve-
ry happy. He says 1--WE are all peasants,
have peasants appetites and enjoy life accord
ingIy." Ii is very cold, however, he says--Ue-
ry cold but they have managed not TO freeze
10 death. He writes jocosely about being a
United States Government officer-a Pos,mas-
ter-and is very grateful TO the Cove nmen,
for the consideration which has been manIfes-
ted
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1851-02-27
Foreign News.

By the arrival of the Steam Ship Baltic, at New
York, We are placed in possession of one weeks
later intelligence from Europe Every thing re.
mained quiet as at last advices Queen Victoria
opened the session of Parliament on the 9TH in a
neat speech. She spoke of the tranquil state OF
Europe, OF the Popish excitement, and of the diff.
ficultes under which the agriculturst's were la
boring. On the 9th, Lord John Russell brought
forward his plan for the suppression of the Papal
aggression.
He proposes "That all such gifts and beouests
made to Catholic prelates should be null and
(cheers.) That any act done by them in their Of
fetal capacities should be null and vod--that bro.
perty SO bequeated should at once pass to the
crown--and that all Catholic functionaries should
be prohibited from assuming titles derived not only
from the Anglican diocese, but from any district
or place in the United Kingdom" (Cheers.)
This proposition met with opposition from all
quarters. Some thinking it did not go far enough
and others treating the dangers from papa aggres-
sion imaginary Some fear is entertained of
the safety of the Chrystal Palace, in which the
Worlds Fair is to be held.
The Prague Gazette annocnces, what was easy
to torsee, the complete rupture of the diplomatic
relations between Austria and the United States
1t is certain that after the insulting reception given
TO his communication by the American Senate, the
presence of M. Hulsemann, Charge d'Affairs of
Austria at Washington, had become impossible,
and it is probable that if the geographical position
Of the two powers were different, the rupture would
not be confined to the recall of the Austrian rep
Tesentative.
B1eadstuffs and Cotton had both experienced
decline.
We have no news Of Importance from the rest
Of Europe.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1851-02-27
Curious Census Anecdotes.

The Oregon Spectator gives some curious facts,
which it derives from Mr.. O'Neil. the Census A
gent for Oregon Territory. These facts will af-
ford some discussion among the ladies' The
Spectator says:
The population OF Linn county averages about
10 each family, and strange to tell, there is quite
a number of bachelors in the same. He found
family containing l2 children, hearty and well
10 do-the products of IS years; and another con-
tanning children in Ii years. lie visited num-
Der of families, the mothers Of which were but IA
years old, and several the mothers Of which were
only I3 years old. One family. in Kings Valley,
Polk County, the mother of which had three chill
dren al birth, about five months previous, two Of
whom were still living, the other having died
shor; time before his visit. Three families by the
name OF Applegate, residing in the Umpqua Val
ley, containing 80 children the distribution being
nearly equal between the three.
There was one family, the father Of which, after
giving in the names Of nine children, being inter-
rogated whether there was any more, replied
Yes, there are four five more but he being
unable 10 call over their names, was obliged to
send for their mother, by whose assistance the
catalogue was completed. Mr.. O'Niel called upon
another family, the head of which was absent, Gt
should be remarked here, that it is necessary TO
inquire the birth-paces OF the heads of famlies,)
his houSekeeper, colored woman, was interroga
ted as to the State in which he was born-'Well,'
assuming rather knowing look, i don't know
Zactly what State, but think he was born in the
State of Bellemony-I don't know if it joins Ken
tuck or not, I've heard him often talk about t.
He was native Of Ireland. Another being ask
ed what State he was born in replied that his faith
er had moved round so much when he was ba-
by, that he was unable to answer correctly.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1851-02-27
Gambling.

A taste for Gambling is easily excited, but,
when fairly aroused, is too strong TO be readily
aayed. Nor is il alone in dram shops and raf-
fling houses, that this accursed passion is first
stimulated TO action. The following facts, given
by correspondent of the Western Recorder, show
that customs and practices have been introduced
within the vesiibple of the Christian church, which
are directly calculated 20 inspire the novice with
a taste for games Of hazard:
"A father, in time OF a revival, called on a min
lister TO converse with his son, who had formerly
habit Of gambling, aud for whose spiritual interest
they were under much concern. The pastor did
so, and was treated by the young man with much
courtesy, and he had hopes he had secured his OBJ
ject of convincing him of the injurious course he
was pursuing, and that reformation would be the
result. When about 10 leave, the young man re-
quested TO be heard moment, and addressed the
pastor as follows:--'Ihree years ago, the H
church held fair and festival Those splendid
ly bound books you see on the table were set up
al iOttery After much persuasion on the part of
a young female friend, | consented against my in
clination 10 purchase two tickets. The prize fell
10 me, and was so elated with my good success,
that embraced the first opportunity of gambling
larger scale, and since then have lost hun
dreds Of dollars. But for that lottery. under the
patronage Of Christian Church, / never should
have become gambler
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1851-02-27

Improved Humor.-The Vicksburg Wing sus-
poets 1t will be relief to the world in general,
and to the other United States in particular, to
know that Mississippi is as calm as summer sun
shine and as bland as the breezes of a delicious
spring. She wGS fretied slightly at the pranks OF
the extra session. and seemed during their enact
ment. and for short time afterwards, TO wear a
decided frown upon her countenance That has
been removed, however, by the soothing infu-
ence OF time, and she is now rather inclined to
laugh than scowl at the remembrance ofthe cause
Of her previous bad temper. She owes this heal
thy condition to her own good sense, which has
prevailed over all attempts TO provoke her into a
dyspeptically wrathlul and indignant frame Of
mind.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1851-02-27
Truth for the Tax Payer.

Candor in all persons is commendable vir-
tue. Such, however has been the corrup-
ting influences of party politics, tha. partizans
often disposed 10 censure it as crime, when
it measures praiseworlhy justice to an oppo-
nent. Occasionally, an honest parizan is bold
enough to /" ring out" the falsehood, and :" ring
an" the truth, regardless of who is the subject
of praise.
1t is with pleasure we observe that our pres
ent and late Stale Treasurer, Gen J. NJ Blck-
ell, has dared TO violate the requirements of
party in his annual report, and TO be Just up.
on the subjec. of the +" Sinking Fund" He
says:
Ii the act setting apart certain revenue and
pledging il 10 the payment of the Stale debt.
commonly called the Sinking Fund Act
shall be continued in force, the people Of our
State may confidently hope 10 be relieved from
taxes now necessarily imposed upon them
And again.
II is hoped tha. this wise and salurary en-
aclmen, will be continued in force L. promi-
ses well 10 accomplish the great purposes in
dicaled by It's title.
Some reckless writers have pretended thai
large portion of The State deb. was paid off by
the Skunk administration The State Treas
such injustice. He gives 10 the proper cause
the just tribute. Governor Johnston origina-
ted and was mainly instrumental in the success
of The Sinking Fund Act. The Stale Treas
urer says it promises well 10 accomplish The
great purpose indicated by its tile" What is
that great purpose It's title says it is for the
gradual and certain exinguishment of the debt
of the Commonweallh"--and {" if this act shall
be continued in force, the people of our State
may confidently hope 10 be relieved from the
texas now necessarily imposed upon them"
Here is plain truth for the tax payer. Gov.
ernor Johnston has perfected plan which if
continued, will remove the oppressive burden
of taxation. Il is admitted by the official re-
port of political opponent, and it writes falls
hood upon the penny a-liner who would detract
from the merit due to the Wbig Executive
II should be cause Of rejoicing to the honest men
OF all parties that al last our oppressed and tax
ridden sons have day in prospect, when the
lax on their farms shall not be equal TO reas-
enable rent; and it is gratifying TO know that
The truth Is so apparent, that i, forces an adms-
sion from our adversares. Wings have espe-
clal cause of gralulation-a Whig Execuuye
deserves and receives the honor
Rejoice then, Pennsylvanians the day OF your
delverance is at hand. Let him who has so
wisely and SO we'll guided the deslines Of our
State, receive at your hands the proper reward
for his faithful and effective labors for the veal
of all, and do not permit party prejudices, par
ty pride. nor party panders to drive you 10 for
get your State pride and your love of cou,ry.-
Harrisburg American.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1851-02-27

Fugttiue Stare CaSe.-The first manifestation
Of excitement on this subject, in the borough, Oc-
Cured on Wednesday last among the colored por-
tion OF the population, on the appearance of two
officers, we believe, from Baltimore, in search of
an alleged fugitive slave, the wife of a man named
Brown. She eluded pursuit, however, and escaped
TO Port Carbon. On Thursday morning, the affi-
GERS followed, when number of coored men col
Iected in and around the house, to which she had
been conveyed, and prevented the officers from
entering. She afterwards affected her secape, in
company with several other coored persons
Miners JOunQi
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1851-02-27

GuNSrNa-The Waterville Mail states that Mr..
Curtis of Bedford, (Mass.) has recently been on a
hunting expedition along the lakes and in the for
ests of Maine, and in company with two Indians,
whom he hired, took forty-nine deer, three moose,
three bears, and about two hundred patridges The
entire weight was 5000 pounds This is the re-
suit of four weeks hunting This game was tran
sported to Waterville, and thence conveyed over
the railroad to Ipswich. to Mr. Curtis home, where
he will thaw and dress it nicely for the market.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1851-02-27
Rather CapaciOuIs.

A remarkably fine piece Of glassware has been
manufactured at Paris, for the grert Exhibition 1t
is very large decanter, blown from very pure and
clear material, and sufficiently capacous 10 allow
three persons of moderate size to sit inside, round
a table three feet four inches in diameter, the
height OF the decaner from the bottom TO the lev
ell OF the mouth is ten feet, and the circumference
at the widest part, thirty feet The stopper
weighs thirty two pounds, and the whole decant-
er 1888.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1851-02-27
D5GMJ1AIG GARD,


Dr. ID. A. Jarvis tenders his thank.
10 the people of Monroe County for The libera
patronage ne has received during his preyiou.
visits
Having The fullest assurances, from The high.
est and proper sources, and from past expert
ence and practice, that he possesses the abili.
~ TO do justice 10 his patrons and honor 10 his
profession and that his operations are as in.
fallible as the works of "falIible mor,alsn can
be expected ; he would solicit continuance
of favor: and request those who know from
trIal, to send along heir friends.
Rosms at the INDIAN QUEEN Hotel, S,rouds.
burg. He will not visit other parts of The coun.
'y professionally, excep, sent for.
Please call at the earliest convenience
November 21, 1850
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1851-02-27

Among the phenomena Of the day we have one
not less surprising than any that has fallen under
the notice Of Naturalists A friend has sent 10 our
Office couple of singing Mice. which, strange to
relate, possesses such vocal power as to initiate
the lower notes Of the young Mock bird, the war
ble being perfectly distinct. 1t would appear that
the vocal sounds occasionally issue from them, as
from distance, like species of ventriloqusm.-
An emnet naturalist Of this city has seen this phe-
nomenon, and regards it as one of the most extra
ordinary recorded in natural history Charleston
Netcs
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1851-02-27

MURDER AND SUIcIDE.--A man living below
Altoona, named George Pech,, split the scul
of his daughter with an axe, on last Sunday.
killing her Instantly, and then re,realed TO a
neighborng stream where he dro~ned himself.
The provocalion was, The dropping OF a plate
by he daOgher, The act of carrying IT from
the table IL is said that Pech', was suhjec.
10 mental derahgemen'.-B Blair County Wing
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1851-02-27
OFFICE TO PROCURE
Soldiers Land Warrants.

By recent Act OF Congress 1t is enacted.---
That each of the surviving, or the widow OF
minor children Of deceased commissioned and
whether Of regulars, volunteers, rangers or mi
lila, who performed military services in any
regiment, company or detachment in the SER
vice of The United States, in the war with Great
Britain, declared by the United States on the
eighteenth day of June, 1912, or in any Of the
Indian wars since 1890, and each Of the COM
missioned officers who was engaged in the
military service of The United States in the
late war with Mexico, and shall be entitled TO
lands as follows:
Those who engaged TO serve twelve months
or during The war, and actually served nine
months, shall receive one hundred and sixty a,
cres: and those who engaged TO serve six months
and actually served four months, shall receive
eighty acres and those who engaged TO serve
for any or an indefinite period, and actually
served one month. shall receive forty acres
Provided, that wherever any officer or solder
was honorabIy discharged in consequence OF
disability in the service, he shall receive the
amount 10 which he would have been entitled
if he had served The full period for which he
had engaged to serve.
Under the above act, and the acts Of Con-
gress generally, the subscriber offers his ser
vices as agent 10 procure Land Warrants Tor
those entitled to receive them, as above sPe-
cited.
He may be found al his office, in S'rouds-
burg. S. C. BURNET.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1851-02-27
PHILADELPHIA TYPE FOUNDRY.
NO. Pear ST. Near the Exchange,
PHILADELPHIA

PHILADELPHIA.
THE Subscriber having made great improve
ments in his method Of casting type and mixing
of metals, and had thorough revision of his ma
trlces, the faces of which are not excelled in beau
ty and regularly of cut, by any in the country; flat
ters himself that by strict personal attention to
business, and employing none but the most skilful
workmen, he is enabled to offer
A Superior Article, at Greatly Reduced Prices.
He is constantly adding TO his stock all that is
new from the best workmen Of this and other
countries, and having lately procured from Eu-
rope, great variety of NEW FACES and Or
NAMENTS, solicils the attention of Printers
thereto.
Specimens will be sent to those wishing to Or
der.
Presses, Chases, Cases, Ink, Stands, Galleys,
Brass Rule, and every other article needed to fur
nish complete Printing Office, supplied at the
shortest notice.
GERMAN BOOK AND JOB TYPE
OF the newest style and of all Sizes carefully out
up in founts OF correct proportion.
ALEXANDER ROBB
January 80, 195I.-Iy.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1851-02-27

Cost Of our Army and Nary.-In the last So
years 1t is estimated, the authority of official
documents, that our military establishments have
subjected US to an expense of at least $3.50, ,OOO-
OOO. ne Navy has cost abou; $50, 900 900 more,
and yet the talk at Washington is thai we should
still further increase the Army and NAVY estab-
lshments with the increase Of territory and growth
Of country.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1851-02-27
STROUDSRuRG
IRON &BRASS FOUNDRY

The subscribers take this method TO inform
The public generally, and milers and farmers
especially, that they have taken the above es-
,ablishment, in the rear of S,arbld & Wallace's
store in The borough Of Stroudsburg, and having
increased the machinery of the establishment
they are prepared to execute all orders in their
line of business, in The best manner and with
despatch, and therefore respectfully solicit the
patronage of the public. They will manufac-
ture cas-, and wrought iron work of all descrip.
,ions, including
Mill Gearing,
for flour and other mills, mill screws, bark and
corn mills together with castings Of every de-
scriplion turned and fitted up in the best posi-
BILE manner. As particular care will be taken
10 employ none but the best workmen, and no
pains will be spared, they feel confiden, of be-
ing able TO give general satisfaction. Also
STEAM ENGINES
made 10 order.
BRASR CASTINGS
such as spindle steps, shaft and gudgeon Boxes,
&c, will be made TO order. Old copper and
Brass taken in exchange al the highes, price.
Patterns made to order.
1hreShing machines d Horse PoaverS
Of the most approved construction, will be fur
nished 10 order al the shortest notice.
STOVES
Of all kinds, for coal or wood, cook stoves &c,
on hand or made TO order, for sale wholesale or
retail.
PLOWS,
of the most approved plan will be kept on hand
and every variety of plow castings on hand
and fore sale.
II5Wrought iron mill work will be done on
the most reasonable terms The best kind oi
sled sooes and polished wagon boxes and hol-
low ware will always be kept on hand.
JOHN G. TOLMIE,
CHAS. S. PALMER
Stroudsburg. November %, 1850
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1851-02-27

UPAn editor at diner table, being asked if
he would take some pudding, replied in fit Of
abstraction, Owing to crowd of other matter, |
am unable to find room for it.''
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1851-02-27
MARRIED,

On the 23d inst by Rev. M. H. Sisty, Mr. Sam
vel Bre,oer and Miss Mary Ann Fisherman, all Of
Hamilton.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1851-02-27
Mackerel,
Shad, Goldfish,
Salmon,
Herring, Pork,
Hams and Sides,
Shoulders, 3
Lard and Cheese,
Fabruary OF !SE1
StrOudsburg Female Seminary
February 27, is5l.-3m

otE tEUNWSUWA . HCHHHNAC CCAAHHAkUA .
Miss BARTON will give instruction to Young
Ladies attending The Stroudsburg Female Sem
mary in the following branches. Spelling, Rea-
ding, Wiring, Geography. Arithmetic, Gram
mar History, Natural, Moral and Intellectual
Philosophy, Physiology. Chemistry, Phonogra-
ply, Algebra, Geometry, Geology, Astronomy,
Botany, French, Drawing and Painting.
Terms per session of IL aOeeks:
English branches ssa.aaasr $500
Drawing and Painting 200
French 54r 800
No deductions made in case of absence, ex-
cepting iIlaess. November 81, 1850,
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1851-02-27

Here comes Henry ID. Neimeyer
with another load, which is warranted 10 be SUI
perior to any other STOVE for wood or coal
in the World
The subscriber, respectfully informs the cit
iZens Of Stroudsburg and vicinity that he has
the best selected assortment Of STOVES that
can be found in any other establishment from
Maine to California and will say TO any one,
and every one who is desirous of studying his
own interest, do not think of purchasing Stove
of any description until you have examined my
stock, which will be offered al prices that can
not be beat. The differen. patterns, for cook
ing and heating--bolh for wood and coal--are
too numerous 10 mention bu, must be seen TO
be appreciated. A large assortment of
STOVES AND TIN WARE
AT WHOLESALE AND RETAIL.
III Country Merchants will find il TO their
advantage 10 examine my stock. Roofing, Lea
pers, Cutters, Siove-ppe, Zinc, Coal-hods, &c.
Remember NORTHAMPTON ST., within
stones throw Of the DELAWARE BRIDGE, EAs-
TON, Pa. T.B CURTIS.
Several Of these Stoves are now in use in
The Borough of Stroudsburg, and persons desIr-
Gus of examining them can do so by calling on
John H. Melick or Jacob Knech..
October II, lS50.--5n
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1851-02-27

Constantly on hand for
sale by
/, J. PALMER & Co.,
Market Street Wharf,
PHILADELPHIA.