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Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1851-05-01

An Apt Hlustration.-The Norfolk Democrat
says that "Mr Culver, from N. Y, in his address
at the fremont temple, gave the following apt il
lustration to the bargain in Congress at the last
sesson-that is, if the South should have the
Compromise measures carried through, the North
was to have Tariff He said there was boy in
his neighborhood, after having eaten a full NEAL
who had spaniel dog that was very hungry. He
took cracker and held it up, telling the dog if he
wanted it to stand up. The dog stood up Now,
said the boy, sit down. The dog sat down.
8 Now roll over The dog rolled over. Now
speak The dog spoke Then turning round,
the boy put the cracker into his pocket saying l
shall want that to make him do it again. So with
the Tariff After carrying all the obnoxious meas
ures the South turns coolly around, kills the BILL
and says, 'We shall want that to make them roll
in the mud again
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1851-05-01

A Dutch widower, out west, whose better half
departed on the long journey to the spirit land
some twelve months ago, determined, the other
day, to consult the 'Rappers, and endeavor to OBJ
tain spiritual communication, feeling anxious res
pecting the future State of his wife. These rap
pers,' be it known, were not the genuine 'medi-
ums,' but of bogus kind-adventurers endeavor-
ing to reap harvest out of the late mysterious de-
veopements. After the usual ceremonies, the
spirit of'Mrs Haunt manifested its willingness to
converse with her disconsolate spouse.
Ish dat you, Mrs. Hauntz inquired the Dutch
man.
'Yes, dearest it is your own wife, who
You lie, you tam tevil of ghost interrupted
Hauntz, starting from his seat, mine frau speak
noting but Deitch, and she never said tearest'
in her life. 1t was always 'Hauntz you tief = or
'Hauntz, you tirty schampf and the Dutchman
hobbled from the room well satisfied that the rap
ping spirits were all humbug and that he was safe
from any further communication with his shrewsh
frau on this earth.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1851-05-01
Good Application

A correspondent of the Era tells the following
anecdotes Interference to President FilImore's Bos-
ton Proclamation:
This Proclamation reminds us of two stories,
one of Greek, the other of American origin.
A Greek of small wit and great connections lost
child. His friends and relatives collected in
great numbers at the funeral; and when the corpse
of the child was exhibited to the audience the po-
lite Greek apologized for its size and said he was
ashamed to show so small child to so great
collection of people.
The Yankee story runs thus
A man was breaking a colt and having tanned
him so that he would bear his rider, told his boy
to hide in the bushes, and rush out when he rode
the colt by to practice the colt against SINH
lar occasions, and teach it not to shy" The boy
did as directed-turned his jacket over his head,
rushed out of the bushes and shouted at the top of
his voice. The colt shyed and threw his master,
who jumped up, brushed his clothes, put on his
hat and with an oath asked the boy why he did
that
Because you told me to scare the colt" said
the boy.
"Yes," said the fallen rider, but there was no
use in making so big boo for SO small colt"
To REMEEY WATERY PoTAToEs-lf your pota-
toes are watery, put into the water before boiling
a small piece of lime. This will render them
perfectly dry and mealy This is an easy and
cheap method of remedying very common evil
and at this season very extensively complained OF,
The lime should be fresh, and for common sized
amily, say of six, the piece should not exceed the
ize of an English walnut
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1851-05-01

Tomatoes, CucumberS, and Melons, from cut
tings, etc-Perhaps it might be interesting to
know, that tomatoes, cucumbers, and melons, grown
from cuttings, will produce fruit earlier than from
seed NV plan is to sow the seed; Tin hotbed, of
course) when the plants are large enough take OFT
the cuttings with a sharp knife close to the leaf
nut three or four in small pot, water them, and
shade from the sun is the only care requisites trans
pant to the open ground as soon as the weather is
fit. A number of years experience convinces me
that they grow less in vines, but more in fruit and
earlier; but in the case of cucumbers and melons,
they are shorted-liv Working Farmer.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1851-05-01

An American Title.-'When | was travelling
in Massachusetts,, some twenty years ago. SAID
traveller, 8 had a seat with the driver, who, OH
stopping at the Post-Office saluted an ill-lookng
fellow on the step, with good morning, Judge San
ders, hope you are well, SIR
.On leaving the Office, asked the driver, if the
man he spoke to was really Judge
Certainly, SIR he replied, 'we had a cock-fight
last week. and he was Judge
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1851-05-01
InOculatiOn with the Venom Of Rat.
lie Snakes.

In work called, "Life in Mexico" recent
ly published, the fair author gives the follow
ing account" We have just been hearing
curious circumstance connected with poison
Gus reptiles, which | have heard for the first
time Here, and all along the coast, the peo-
pie are in the habit of inoculating themselves
with the poison of the rattle-snake, which rem
derers them safe from the bite OF all venom
Gus animals The person to be inoculated Is
pricked with the tooth of the serpent on the
tongue, in both arms, and on various parts OF
the body, and the venom introduced into the
wounds. An eruption comes out, which lasts
few days. Ever after, these persons can
handle the most venomous snakes with impu-
nity; can make them come by calling them
have great pleasure in fondling them; and the
bite of these persons is poisonous J You Will
not believe this; but we have the testimony of
seven or eight respectable merchants to the
fact. A gentleman who breakfasted here this
morning, says that he has been yainly endeav-
oring to make up his mind to submit to the
operation, as he is very much exposed where
he lives, and is obliged to travel great deal
on the coast; and when he goes on these expe-
ditions, he is always accompanied by his SER
want, an inoculated negro, who has the
power of curing him should he be bitten, by
sucking the poison from the wound He also
saw this negro cure the bite given by an moe
ulated Indian boy to whiteboy, with whom
he was fighting, and who was the stronger of
the two. The stories of these eastern Jug
glers, and their power over these reptiles, may,
perhaps, be accounted for in this way. lean
not saw that | should like to have so much
snaky nature transferred into my composition,
nor to live among people whose bite is venom
Gus.
Ofone thousand infants fed by the mothers milk,
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1851-05-01
VOL. IL.
Published by Theodore schoch.

TFpMs Tvro d,a re ner annum in advance-THo doiarI
aud b.f xe,yand paid before the end OF
the Two dollars and half Those who receive thels
bv carrier or stage drivers employed oy tne prope
io1 will he CHARGED 81 I.2 cents, per year, extra
No until all arrearages are pad except
@ dresements not exceeding square tSlxteen nes)
Iii 10 inserted three weeks for dollar, and twenty-five
n for every subsequent insertion The charge for one and
three insertions the liberal discount made to yearly
advertisers. -,
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1851-05-01

Here is specimen of tall writing in the way
of poetry.-sThere is man who came to town, he
swallowed keg of molasses down the barrel
worked, the molasses bust, the man lay scattered
in the dust !!
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1851-05-01

Didn't Mean that Euening.-A cracked BRAIN
ed man, who was sighted by the females, very
nodesty asked young lady, if she would let him
spend the evening with her.
"No," she angrily replied, that's what
won't"
"Why," said he, "you need't be 50 fussy; didn't
mean this evening, but some stormy one when
can't 60 any where else"
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1851-05-01
A young lady, whose name was Mayden, having
married gentleman called Mudd, gave rise TO the
following:

blowing:
Lots wife, It's said, in days Of old,
For one rebellious halt,
Was turned, as we are plainly told,
Into lump Of salt.
The same propensity of change,
Still runs in woman's blood;
For here we see a case as strange
A Maydea turned to Mudd.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1851-05-01

Ofone thousand infants fed by the mothers milk,
not above three hundred die, but ofthe same NUN
Der reared By wet nurses, i've hundred dc
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-12-18
AFTERNOON SESSION.

MIR. Secrest Withdrew his morton refer Mr.. Reid's
resolution TO the Committee Federal Relations.
Mr.. Cravens moved TO amend bv striking out from the
resolving clause and inserting a substitute
On motion Of Mr.. Milkn the resolution and pending
amendment laid on The table.
On motion the credentials Of the Senator's were
taken from the table and referred the Committee on
Elpciions.
Messages from the House taken up and disposed
Of.
Mr.. Berry introduced resolution that until further
notice, the Senate mpet at O'Clock P. M of each day
in order o the Committees time consider matters
referred 10 them. Adopted.
Mr. NHack offered a resolution that the Senate will.
he House concurrng, proceed revision of the laws,
adopting Ear practicable the code of S43 Refer
red to the Judiciary Committee
Mr.. Winstandy introduced a resolution nstructinG
the Committee on Finance inquire into the cxpeency
oI exemping from taxation the property of this State,
of residents Of the State. Adopted.
Mr. Kendall offered resolution instructing the Com
mittee on Swamp Lands to inquire into The expedency
Of passing law for the protection of the rights of
Tiers such lands. Adopted.
Senate aJionrned
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-12-18

Mr.. Gum submitted a resolution which adopted.
nstructng the committee the organization of courts
to report bill for uniform mode of doing county busi.
ness in the several counties in this State
Mr. Ray introduced n resolution, which lost re-
questing the committee elections to inquire the
expediency Of altering the election law allow
voters to vote at any place in the county which they
may reside.
Mr. Eccles offered a resolution nstructnH the CON-
mitee and means to inquire into the expedency
oil so amending the law do away with leav-
ing blanks. and wing notice y TO persons
quIred To list property for taxation; passed.
Mr.. Smith Of Spencer, introduced a BILL which was
read the first time, authorizing the clerks OF Circuit
Courts to take acknowledgment of deeds in certain
cases.
nnmher Of bills read the second time and ap-
propriatey relerred among which the bill to amend
the revenue law After the reading of this bill de-
bate ensued, upon motion of Mr.. Stuart strike
much of said bill is copied from the old act TO test
the question whether the Constitution, in the amend
men Of laws, requires the law amended TO be publ shed
foil with the amendments only such sections of the
amended law amended; in which, Measrs. Stu
art Suit, Gibson, Owen, Gookins, Spencer and others
participated.
On motion of Mr.. English, the bill and amendment
were referred the judiciary committee. with instruc
ons inquire into the Constitutional requirements
bill To authorize the Free Masons and main-
tain monument the Battle Ground Of Tippecanoe
was read third time and passed unanimously.
Mr.. Kings resolutions relative to American influence
abroad. the Hungarian revolution and Louis Kossuh
was laid on the table at the suggestion of Mr. King
On motion, the House adjourned until tomorrow
morning at o'clock.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-12-18
Thanksgiving Sermon.

We have read with great and deep interest the pari.
otto sermon Of The Rev. Charles Wadsworfh, Of The
Arch Street Presbyterian Church, delivered the
cent Thanksgiving occasion We regret that the crowd
ed state Of columns will not permit TO publish il
entire The higher law hypociies, who oppose the u-
avc slave law disposed Of in the following pointed
and favorable language:
"Aas-aas Ye that count as little this bond Of bles.
sed brotherhood wrought by fathers mighty hands
and bleeding tell you and in
that your Vreence is foul hypocrisy Ye have reversed
the first preaept of the gospel, for your wisdom is a
doves and your harmlessness serpents. Ye have
the first principle within you, either OF religion phi
lanih hropy or common human benevolence. Your prn.
ciple the principle of Judas Iscaot and with the
doom Of the traitor ye shall 90 to your own place.
''No sir-no sir There is gospel in al this
sonabe ansticsm-for treason to my country is rebel
lion to my God"
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-12-18
U-The Wings cry coalition because the Southern

O-The Wings cry coalition because the Southern
and Northern Democrats voted for lynn Boyd, for
Speaker, and confirm their suspicious il appears that
the oath II office administered to the SPEAKER by
Joshua R. Gidinos. that the Wings have used as
long they could, long as they could make him
nsefnf; they cry contamination TO all who come
near him. Under the rule Of C"nsress the Speaker is
elected before the MIXERS The Clerk. who
organzes the House. calls the oldest member to ad
minister rIe cath Tie Speaker, and The Speaker in
turn administers the prescribed oath of flee I" the
memb,rs. Mr.. Gi.sIipes being the "d's nrmI er Di
Co grrss Judge Yang. the Clr,k, uud,r gle rule.
call d "n him the Speaker. Veiily, we tLink
our whia friends are hard run fs,r nhjecrons.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-12-18
INDIANA LEGISLATURE.
SENATE.

SENATE.
WEDNESDAY December 10.
MIR. Nibiack presented memorial from the Board OF
Commissioners of Daviess county, which was referred
to the committee on Benevolent Institutions.
heDorts from Standing Committees.
By Messrs. Emerson and Niback from the committee
on finance. recommending the recommitment to more
appropriate committees of certain matters heretofore
referred TO the committee on finance; which con-
Cured in.
By Mr.. Hicks, from the committee on education re.
commencing The passage, with one amendment Of the
bill Tor tile sale OF comfy seminary lands and apparatus
Amendment concurred in and the bill recommitted
the committee on the judiciary.
By Mr.. Holloway. from the committee prsting
recommending the printing OF 500 copies of Report of
President of the State Bank
Also, recomm- nding the printing OF 1900 copies of
Report of Trustees of Wabash and Erie Canal
Bills Introduced
BY Mr.. Hanna, bill for carrying into effect the 2lst
section of the seventh article of the constitution; IRE
guiatng the admission of persons practice law }
Referred To the committee on the judiciary.
Also. bill defining rights growing out Of, and incl
dent, TO the marriage contract.
BY MIR. Reid, bill provide for the election Of three
commissioners TO revise the rules of practice.
BY Mr.. Deirees a bill to establish township libraries
By Mr.. Crawford. hill change the name of the
Lswrenceburgh and Upper Mississippi Railroad Com
pany the Indanap polls Law renceburnh and Cincin
natl Railroad Company
By Mr.. Hester, bill to exempt $500 worth of real
estate from execution.
By Mr. Hanna, a bill prescribing the mode Of carry
ing prosecutions for violations of the criminal laws Of
the State, and to modify the grand jury system.
The joint resolution in reatIon to the Cuban prison
ers coming up its second reading,
Some personal explanations took place between Mr..
Secrest and Mr.. Reid in relation some remarks
made yesterday, which appeared be satisfactory.
Mr. Sccres moved to refer the resolution to the com.
miitcc federal relations with Instructors to report
memorial TO the President of the United States in refer
ence In the subject.
long debate ensued in which the acts Of the GOV.
"rnmenf IN aiion TO the release Of the Cuban prison
crs came under review Messrs. Eddy, Woods. Mill.
ken. McCarty. Seeth. Hanna, Cravens, Knowlton and
Holloway participated in the debate pending which,
The Senate adjourned.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-12-18
SENATE.
FRIDAY MORNING. Dec. II, 1851.
Senate met.

senate met.
Reports from Standing Committees.
BY Mr.. Winstandley, from the committee on finance,
TO refer the report Of tie Sinking Fund Commissioner to
Committee on printing. Concurred in.
By MIR Nblack. from the committee on the Judiciary
10 ay on the table joint resolution Of the House IN rea-
tion 10 revision OF the laws Concurred In.
By Mr.. Logan recommending the passage Of the res
olution Of Mr. Nilack, red few days since 10 go
into an immediate revision "i the laws
Mr. Scci moved to nd the resolution So ms 10
conc Tie revision Z" those laws required hy the Con-
sritnrion "a be revised.
Me- Emerson moved to strike out the Amendment and
add tie resolution provIso begin first with those
laws rerni cd 10 lie revised Laid on the {. hle.
Mr. Nblack moved 10 lay Mr.. Srcrrsfs amendment
upon the tallr L,si-Aves 35 mes N.
Mr. n black moved TO amend hy striking ont the
amendment and insert in the resolution 80 lar as ne
cessary tn lie dcne."
Mr. Eddy moved to lay the whole subject on tie ia.
BILE.
A division Of the question beng called for the pro-
posed amendment of Mr.. Nhlack laid upon the a-
ile
The Senate refused the resolution aud the amend
mont TIE table.
Th" amendment proposed l'y Mr.. secrest was then
adopted.
After some farther verbal amendments. the resolution
was referred to srlert committee consisting of Mcssrs
Secrest Nihlark. and Berry.
Mr.. Holloway. from the committee on printing, re-
ported in favor of printing GOO copies Of the report o
Visitor Of State Prison. Concurrcd in.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-12-18

q An' f we any more attempts nj disorcanizing
NV lnrIhrr dc'atoI the Fb'ra Cpnv'uii'n, or
any thing like hrsaf similar To- the wish to deceive
~ one fe be a ceivrd' will 10 Us" B.owns own
expressive language again cot him ef-read him cut
Gafber nu> be in himself hefore he have power
any body oui. He has been formally read our Of
the party in JEFF -rspB county. They have refused 10
s'ud Him : a delrgac to The State Conventions vt he
talks abonf reading But tins is moi strange. TIE
Devil once claimed ownership Of all the kingdoms of the
eanh.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-12-18

u Tie OIip Stat .s'nan rnn ainin~ very h't"ring
anil onspm nfarv r,tire "f Wright aud m 'kes
eoi.u> XXI ars from hi> Late ssase, and concludes
with TIE Esh,wng remarks:
Bnf We are admoni~hed that space viii mt sllow ns
10 enI srer nfn ff~ highly pr rIic ard nSru tive doc
nm nj NJ this Time All ~" PROMINENT material aud
,por c.nrern< &c the p~',lI' n id'a"a. Hrily
re. e-er,~l md p> s>ed up. pnhv and eeiS'a'Ivc
teasi.n with lri.f and robcl,s,i dsrns> The mes
ssge saes rho liberal minded and pafroii character
of the Exrs.nfire. The rr"drr vii "r'o'd q Indiana
the inenf in Zee of her high rank member Of The
eonfeerscv Inf sympafIize in The reason
bis hopes for the Governor, Of prosperous and happy
future 10 tie State and people.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-12-18
NO. %.


Bills were reported back by The committees on The
Judiciary and organizations courts ilh amendments
and ordered to be engrossed.
Resolutions InircdUood
by Mr.. Emerson, instrucins The committee On Icnev-
oent institutions inquire eNpeLicucy Of nro
vding for the election OF Trustees Of Deaf and Dumb
ing by law that the Superintendent # the ASYLUM shall
not he eligible TO the Office of Trustee. Adopted.
by Mr.. MeCarty, insiructing tic committee affairs
oil indianapolis 10 memoralizc Congress ooniriiute
public funds towards erecting a hulding the Cover
nors Circle for the OF the United States Courts Sc
Adopted.
By Mr. knowlon, insiructng the cr mmitfee on the
organization OF courts TO inquire into tie expedency Of
allowing mileage to witnesses in going 10 aud returning
from Circuit Courts. Amended include Jurors
and witnesses before Justices of the Peace and adop
ted.
By Mr. Athon, authoriSing committee education u
employ a clerk Adopted
BY Mr.. Miller, nstructing committee on finance 10
inquire into the expediency of amending the
law so that counties may the by township
assessors. Adopted.
Bills Introduced.
By Mr.. Safer, bill giving 10 assessors longer time
to give their official bond and take the oath of Office
By Mr. Holloway, bill 10 secure an early disiIibu-
tion and publication Of laws Of a general nature.
On motion OF Mr. Secrest the order Of business was
suspended to enable him report back from the select
committee the resolution regard the revision OF the
laws.
The report concurred in
Mr.. Holloway. by request gave notice that Marian
Watkins. preacher Of the Society OF Friends would
hold Meeting at two o'clock this afternoon in the Rep.
resentaiive Hall.
Senate adjourned.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-12-18

THE PLAIN REASONING a PLAIN MAN.-John c..
Rives in giving synopsis Of the Presidents message,
quoting that part relation the large expectation Of
specie says:
{" Well. let it 60. We do not feel mnch uneasiness
abou' this drain. IL goes pay Just debts and
whilst that going the same, nearly the
same will come in from California and from other sonr-
ces and if the balance shund be against good
crop year, ulerabIy good one, will set all
to rights"
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-12-18
Contested Election i'm Congress.
10 pannsvlva nian of the 2nd SAYS.

The Hon Hendrck B. Wright left Phiade phia yester-
day. for Washington which place he repairs 10 con-
tesi seat in Congress claimed by Henry NJ Fuller
Representative OF the llt district oI Pennsylvania
Mr. Wright we Informed is furnished with abund-
ant aud convincing evidence establish the fraud by
which his opponent obtained the certificate o tne elec.
tion .fficers