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Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1851-11-13
The use of Libraries.

We have met an annecdote which deserves
preservation The subject of an increase Of
the library of college being under consid-
Grafton, one of the professors said: "We
need more books More books" exclaimed
trustee, ''why, have you read through all
that you already possess :" 40 no, never
expect to read them ALL" why then do
you want more !" Pray sir, did you ever
read your dictionary through!" "Certainly
not y" Well, library is my dictionary"
There are many books which it would be a
waste of time to "read through" and yet,
upon occasion, for purposes of reference, they
are highly necessary. Every book containing
information, unless it is of such nature that
| its contents are arranged by some well un-
derstood rule, should be furnished with a CO.
pious index. That at once gives the search
er what he wishes to find, if the book con-
tain it.
A good rule for all readers for information
is, to construct general index, indicating
the various authors, books and chapters which
contain things worth remembering, or likely
to be useful. There have been some excel
lent schemes for manuals of this kind pub
lished, and he who will have the patience to
keep one by him, adding as occasion presents,
to its contents, will, in short time, find him.
self possessed Of treasure indeed. Much
70 locf xx,hioh on,G ha uooAo l,.ok l.
by forgetfulness, or by vague recollection
81 have seen so-and-so somewhere, but can't
recall where" is most provoking reflection
when one wants particular facts.
To know books "by sight, or, in other
words. to know what they contain, and wheth-
er it is reliable or not, is very valuable
knowledge. The memory cannot be burden
ed with every thing; anymore than we can
have the whole furniture of house in one
room. But if we know where to look for
what we want, it is the best and most certain
mode of making books available. To wise
man, the library is dictionary. 1t is as i'm
possible to master all knowledge as it is to
learn all trades AS we understand to what
craftsmen to apply for various purposes, and
thus get them to do better for US than we
could for ourselves, SO should We learn what
books are authority, that We may appeal to
them upon occasion, instead of attempting to
mend our own boots or shoes, or tax our own
memories for all things. The library is die
tion0ry-Home Gaz cite.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1851-11-13
EenlOnian.

The proposition for u mixed convention be-
tween the Bentonians and the anti Bentonites
don't meet with much favor from "Old Bal
lion,' says the New York ErpresS, as will
be seen from the following extract OF a letter
from him to NJ Blair, Esq, of st. Louis:
81 answer instantly and truly that would
rather set in council with six thousand dead,
who died of cholera, in St. Louis, than to 60
into convention with such a gang of scamps,
and that is my sentiments to-day. The point
is to defeat them; the public require it. We
shall be stronger when theysare gone, and,
what is more, we shall be cledn!"
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1851-11-13
New Jersey Election.

The Locofocos have carried New Jer-
sey, and obtained the largest majority in
the legislature, we presume, that has ev-
er been known Parties will stand in the
Senate Wings to 13 Locos; in the
House 16 Wings to A Locos. The Wings
appear to have made no effort at all !;
while on the other hand, the Locofocos
exerted every nerve. There was very
small vote polled, and local questions op-
Grated to considerable extent in many
counties. Counties that we do not re-
member to have gone against the Wings
have given majorities of hundreds for the
Locofocos. The election was for legis.
lature, and Sheriffs in some counties.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1851-11-13
New York Election.

The election in New York resulted in
a very close vote. 1t will perhaps be
necessary to have the official returns to
determine who is elected on the State
tickets. The "Union Safety Committee"
availed themselves of the opportunity to
make another effort to save the Union,
by selecting from the Locofoco ticket
the candidates for Secretary of State,
Controller and Engineer and Surveyor,
and from the Whig ticket the candidates
for Judge of the Court of Appeals, Treas
urer; Attorney General, and Canal Com
missioner; and recommending the "friends
of the Union" to vote for them withoutref
erence to party. This of course opera
ted against the Wings, as the votes cast
for this selection were chiefly Whig-the
Locofoco " friends of the Union" gener-
ally voting the Locofoco ticket. The An
ti-Renters held State Convention few
weeks ago, and adopted the whole Loco
foco ticket, and gave it their united sup
port at the polls. Under such circum-
stances, that the Wings were not over
whelmed, demonstrates that New York
is Wing State beyond doubt on fair
issue.
| In New York city, where the Union
saving business operated most extensive
ly, the Locofoco State Ticket received
an average majority of about $500
thoughssome of their candidates not on
the salvation ticket were much below
that mark, The Wings eleeteted 5 Al
dermen and 6 Assistant Aldermen, out Of
the 20 of each; and one third of the 9th.
er city officers.
Of the State legislature the Wings, Sc.
cured 16 Senators and the Locofoco5 Is;
the Wings 90 members of Assembly and
the Locofocos &c.
The latest news is that the whole Whig
State ticket is probably elected, excep
perhaps the State Engineer; and tha
the Wings will have majority in botI
Branches of the legislature.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1851-11-13
J. s. House of Representatives:
CamerOn and BfOdhead.

The ouerations of the corrupt men, whose
latest and worst work is the defeat OF the
Democratic party in the person OF Judge
Campbell, are only beginning to deveiope
themselves as the details OF the recent con-
test to come in by mail. They did not aim
at that gentleman alone, but by their lnfam-
GUS bargainings with open and secret enemies
struck from our hands the power OF the SEN
ate and with it all chance of supporting Col
BIeLER as he should be supported by the Le-
gislature of the State The loss ofDr. Heck
! is directly charged upon Simon Cameron and
his allies by the Democrats and the press OF
Dauphin and Northumberland, and the proof
is clear Their efforts did not stop here, for
we see by the Easton Argus that a titled traitor
in that vicinity has been seconding his fellows
who sold the Senate, by aiming blow at the
lower House. The regular Democratic nom-
inee for Assembly, in Northampton county
has been defeated by man who owes his
present distinction to no merit of his own
but to force of party discipline alone, and who
! if left, without any contenance from his par
| tv, will sink into utter insignlficance. These
| are but few, and the first of the evidences
/ of a scheme oftreachery widespread through
| out the State 1t has doubtless left It's marks
in almost every county for its purpose, is
not the discontinue OF particular condidate
alone, but such a result as Will forever de
stroy the Great Democratic party OF Pennsyi
vania. How long are these men to retain
position in the party which they use alway
for its ruin when they are not permitted t
| rule !-PhiLadetphia Pennsylvania.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1851-11-13
Eui.ratiom 10. Iowa.

The fall immigration is flowing in upon US
in n strong and steady current. Every trip
of the ferry boat lands large number of I'M
migrants with their wagons, stock, &c. fhey
report that the number in their rear extend IN
a continuous line for hundreds OF miles. Ira
vellers who have passed them on the route
state that the road is literally lined with
teams, stock, &C., from the Mississippi to the
western boudary of Ohio. Let them come.
There is plenty of room, and no such lands in
the world as those ofIowd. We count upon an
increase of $4,000 people during the ensuing
Burlington (Io,oa) Telegraph
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1851-11-13
AIIotment of Terms.

! The newly elected bench of Judges Of the
Supreme Court. are to meet at Harrisburg,
tomorrow, 14th inst, to draw lots for their re-
spective terms. BY the act of last Session
they are to meet ten days after the 1st Tues
day of November. for that purpose. Certif-
scates of the result are to be furnished to the
aSecretary of the Commonwealth, when the
] new Judges will be commissioned. The first
session of the new bench, in banc, will be in
philadelphia the LIST Monday of December
next, at which time all the President and As
sociate Judges of the several districts of the
State will enter upon the duties of their re-
lspectire Offices. ss ..
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1851-11-13

The Winchester (Va.) Republican, says,
that on the farm of Mr.. James w. Osborne,
some two or three miles from that town, there
may be seen the singular spectacle of lamb
with limb. The eve is only eight months
old, and its lamb, now about three weeks old,
presents all the usual appearance of health
and size Such occurrences are rare in the
history of the sheep cot.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1851-11-13

An Irishman passing down Third street
yesterday, discovered one dollar bill ly-
ing on the pavement. He eyed the era
tur sufficiently to ascertain that it was of
the same stamp of one which the day pre-
vious he had lost ten cents by way of
"discount.n "Bad luck to the likes O.
yel" exclaimed Pat, as he passed on,
''there ye may lie; not q finger will put
on ye; for | lost ten cents by brother of
yours yesterday"
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1851-11-13
Maryland Election

The result in this State is the election
of the Locofoco State Ticket by from two
to three thousand majority. The Wings
will have majority of two in the Senate,
and the Locos the same number in the
House -
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1851-11-13
Delaware.

An election took place in Delaware
last week, to determine whether State
Convention shall be held to amend the
constitution. About one-third only of
the voters attended the polls. The result
was very large majority in favor Of o
convention.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1851-11-13
Gen. Scotland his Irish PRISONERS

Gen. Scotland d his Irish PRISONERS.
Winfield Scott was among the prisoners
ts Ken at the battle of Queenstown. The pris-
oners were sent to Quebec, where Scott and
his fellow prisoners Of American birth were
exchanged; but allwho were supposed to have
been born in allegiance to the British crown
were excluded from the cartel, and ordered
on board frigate to be sent to England, to be
there tried for high treason. In giving an
account ofthis transaction, the Buffalo Express
says: 5sa.
"T'he inquiry into the nationality of the
prisoners proceeded on the deck of the vessel
in which they had been confined. 1t produced
a great commoton Some of the Irish pris-
oners who had been set apart and who saw
certain death in trial for high treason re-
fused to 90 over the side of the ship when
they were ordered aboard the frigate. Scott,
who was below, hearing the noise, rushed on
deck-inquired into the facts-and in order
TO save the Irish from the fatal test of speech,
Immediately commanded the men not to an
swer another question. A violent quarrel en-
which he was ordered below and threatened
with violence. But he resolutely clung to
his unfortunate men, He addressed them a.
mid angry interruptions from the officers
explained the illegality of the proceedings
and solemnly assured them that the American
Government, would avenge every man OF them
who should be executed on the charge of high
treason. He even swore in his zeal that if it
became necessary. he would himself avenge
this outrage upon his Irish brethern in arms
by refusing to give quarter to the English in
battle, or BY shooting them when taken pris-
oners. -ao1z gs-ra.
The Irish were sent to England-but Scott
followed the matter to the end He effected
the passage of an act through Congress vest
ing the President with the power of retalia-
ton. Under this act, he took prisoners and
kept as hostage, twenty-three Englishmen to
answer life for life for the twenty three Irish
men so unjustly separated from him at Que
bee. On the restoration of peace, the survi-
vors of these men, twenty-three in number,
returned to the United States, and Scott, still
faithful, urged upon the War Department their
claims for bounty land and areas of pay, and
got them allowed.
Our readers will read with some interest
the list of the names of these men. Some OF
them are yet alive, and the children of most
of them are now in the land, having in lively
recollection the great commanders devotion
to their fathers and impatient of the oppor-
Unity to testify to him their gratitude.
List of twety- y-three American Soldiers belong
ing to the 1st, 9th, and 18th United States
Regiments, captured at Queenstown, in
/ Upper Canada, on the 18th of October,
1912, and sent to England for trial. on pre-
+ - Lo;r
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1851-11-13
ext of being British subjects

One hundred and fifty premiums have been
awarded to Americans, by the managers of
the Worlds Fair-and some fifty others are
alluded to in the Report, in highly fayora-
Bile connection.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1851-11-13
Forest County

Is not down in any of the tables of election
returns for Governor, its vote being proably
included in the County from which 1t was
cut off. I. polls from 100 to l20 votes! II
not the "banner" it is at least the "baby"
county of the Commonwealth
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1851-11-13

Health Extraordinary-In the -four
ishing village of Cleveland, Oswego coun-
ty, N. Y, containing population of over
l 200 inhabitants, there has not been a
death of either old oryoung since Nov. 4,
1850; nor has there been fire nor case
of assault and battery, nor any open breach
of the peace.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1851-11-13

Minnesota Territory held its annual G.
lection for members of the Legislature
on the 18th. The Minnesotian Wing
says that it has resulted in the complete
triumph for the Independent party, with
which the Wings were identified, in op-
position to the regular Dimocratic or
ganization.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1851-11-13

Who finds all the umbrellas that every
body loses! Every man We meet loses
the umbrellas he buys, but we have new
er got acquainted with the man that finds
them. Can any one answer the question
before the next rain?
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1851-11-13

A TEXT FOR ARIsTocRATs.-"Th The rich
and the poor meet together; the Lord is ina
ker Of them ALL "He hath made of one
blood all nations of men,"
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1851-11-13

The Pittsburg Chronicle of the 20th ult.
says: "a man in Allegheny city shot wo-
man on Saturday. They had been engaged
TO get married to each other. He had been
absent from the city short time, and returned
on Saturday and called at her house to see
her. lie met her at the door, and on his at
tempting to kiss ker, she pushed him away,
and told him she had been marred to another
man. This so exasperated him, that he went
away and got pistol, and returned and shot
her in the arm. She is not dangerously
wounded"
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1851-11-13

e. The Old School Presbyterians have
their greatest strength in Pennsylvania, where
they number over $4,000 members.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1851-11-13
wIsCONsIN.-The Wings have el

WISCONSIN.-The Wings have cleo
ted their Governor in this State, and the
returns indicate that they will have ma
jority in the legislature.
ILLINOIS.-An election was held in
this State recently to determine whether
the Free Banking system shall be adOp-
ted 1t was determined in the infrma,
tive by large majority.
MISSISSIPPI.-This State voted last
week for Governor, &c. Foote'S election
is considered doubtful, from the complex
ion of the returns. Davis seems to be
making strong headway.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1851-11-13

The truth of the alleged mismanagement
of and corruption upon the public works, so
strcnuously denied before the election, is now
admitted. We quote from the Statesman I
The assertion cannot be successfully contro-
verted, that many subordinate positions on the
public improvements are now, at more than
one point, in the hands of such characters
men, who give their two or thee hours per
diem to lstless and hurried survey of the
public business, and devote the residue ofther
time to the pleasures of the rum shop, and the
petty intrigues of pot-house politicians. No
strecth of charity or compassion can find in
them the first element of qualification or the
slightest trace of honesty. Fitted neither by
education, nor experience, nor habits, for the
er gratia positions which they have held for
years, and possessed only of the cunning and
adroitness by which the expert mendicant
plumbers confding community, they have
subsisted off the public funds, to the disgrace
of the party and the absolute injury of the in
terests of the State. Nothing above false be-
lief, that their political services were indispen-
sable has retained them in place, and nothing
but the most miserable faulty could impart
to them the slightest influence in displacing or
overreaching others
The allegation of the article in the Argus,
that Jackson was defeated in the county, and
DR.. Heck in the Dauphin district, through the
intervation of " Cameron and his party" is
purely false. Not title of evidence is ad-
duced to substantiate it, nor is there even
color of plausibility given the fabrication. 1t
is manufactured from the whole cloth, and is
intended solely to operate upon the Canal
Board and extort their compliance with the
impudent claims of horde of greedy and
useless cormorants, of Office. So far as the
applicability of such charges is concerned, we
will undertake to proUe that open offers were
made by the friends of Judge Campbell to
give Johnston votes for all that could be thrown
in favor of the Judge. The opposition to
Judge Campbell was open, avowed, and die
tated by the deepest convictions of duty to the
party and the people. For ourselves, we defy
any prosecution OH that score, and we know
that this feeling is shared by all our co-adju-
tors.
The Pennsylvania and the Statesman are
engaged in an animated contest in relation to
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1851-11-13

or Twenty three papers in Virginia have
run up the Fillmore flag.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1851-11-13

The Pennsylvania and the Statesman are
engaged in an animated contest in relation to
the course pursued by Messrs. Cameron and
Brodhead in the late election, The following
appears 10 the last Easton Argus, whose edi-
ter,In return, proposes to help the editor Of
the Pennsyluanian to the office of Clerk of
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1851-11-13
snirit of the Democratic Press.

The following extracts from leading Demo
cratic papers will be read with interest at the
present time Those in this vicinity who
have claimed the election of CoBB as an oppo-
sition triumph, will not relish very well the
exnositon of their brother of the Georgia
T'uiOu:
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-10-27
By DYER a MCGUIRE. Auotioneor,

HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE OF A PRIVATE FAMI.
LYON Tuesday morning. October 28, Mt 10 o'clock
shall sell III street, between IL and l2th the fur
nture and household effects Of gentleman declining
housekeeping, viz:
Two sets of Sofa Chairs Sofa Marbetop Centre Table
Mahogany Secretary and Book Case Gard Tables
Marble.top Pier Tables, Mirrors, Girandoles
Sideboard, Dining and Breakfast Tables
Office Desk, Tables and Chairs, large Armchair
Mahogany French Bedsteads, Mattresses
Carpets, Bureaus, Washstands, Glassware
French gold-bsnd China Tea and Coffee Sets
Hall and other Lamps, Preserve Jars, Stoves
Excellent Cooking Stove, Kitchen requisites. &c
Terms s25 and under, cash; $25, credit OF 90
snd 90 days. for notes bearing interest satisfactorily
dorsed. DYER MCGUIRE,
oct Tilt Auctioneers
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-10-27
AMERICAN TELEGRAPH
WASHINGTON,
MONDAY AFTERNOON, OCTOBER q



'sLovsrs Of freedom, we would not ask liberty
for ourselves alone We would not boast Of
privileges that others did not enjoy, but de-
sired to be free, in fellowship with the free
nations around US"
Such is the language Of the noble Kossuth,
whom we find there are Americans capable OF
denouncing The Freemaa'S Journal, weekly
paper reported to be under the direction OF
Archbishop Hughes, has denounced him for
tolerating all religions alike, and especially for
recognising the equality of the rights OF O''ita-
rams We perhaps think no better than does
the Journal of the Unitarian religion, but we
honor the man who would fight and die in de-
fence of the rights of those who do believe in i'll
The Address of Kossuth to the American peo-
pie is grand document, and greatly eleyates
him in our respect and affection. 1t breathes
forth sentiments that we delight in repeating ;
and it evinces disinterested heroism that we
hope may be initiated by thousands upon thou
sands Of the republicans Of Europe and Amer
lea.
patriot and hero struggling for his codn-
try's freedom, he imbibes his republicanism fresh
and pure from the fountain source, and the
ardor of his devotion win refresh the land in
which he shall dwell
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-10-27
FRESH ARRIVAL OF NEW AND FASHION,
ABLE 9OODs

rINHE SUBSCRIBER has the pleasure of informing his
/ friends and customers that he has Just received
another supply of NEW FALL and WINTER GOODS,
which he win take pleasure In showing TO all who may
ayor him with call. His stock is complete in every
respect and will be offered at such prices cannot fail
TO convince all that they money BY purchasing
OF him. His Goods of the best and most fashionable
styles, consisting Of French, English and German Cloths
and Cassmeres OF all kinds and qualities and full
sorment Of vestings OF the most prevailing styles
If. MUDD, Merchant Tailor,
oct 10-tr street, betn 7th and 9Th sts.
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-10-27

We were shown very beautiful set of pearl
earrings and breastpin, manufactured by Mr.
Thibault, Of Philadelphia, intended as present
for Queen Victoria. 1t consists of pearls set in
the form of the eagle, beautifully blended with
the crown, mathematical of the harmony Of the
two governments.--N y. Mirror, Oct 20.
The Mirror man is no doubt pretty much Of a
show, as well as the trinkets and Mr.. Thibault
is fat. Little Vic. does not like our bird Of
prey, and won't wear it.