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Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1851-09-25
New Jersey Trenck.

The Trenton American states that
lad only Is years of age, named Edmund
Holt, made his escape from the New Jer-
sey State Prison at Trenton, on Sunday
night or Monday morning, in following
manner:
The floor of his cell had been taken
up, from appearances, for some time be-
fore he escaped, and after performing
some excavations, was carefully replaced
The stones which are laid next to the
floor were removed and put on his bunk,
and neatly covered over with the bedding.
A box, used as depository for shavings,
under his workbench, was filled up with
earth, closely packed away, and covered
over with shayings. The dirt was also
packed away under the floor as far as he
could reach. All these operations were
performed from time to time prior to the
grand attack on Sunday night. A rope
ladder was ingeniously made of stats from
his bedstead, and with nails driven in
stick across one end, so as to catch in the
roof of the wall Being engaged in the
chair making department, it is easy to be
seen how we'll his operations could be
concealed-with shayings, cane, &C., he
found no trouble to have every suspicion
put out of the way before morning.
The main bulk of the labor was per-
formed from six o'clock on Sunday even
ing until he made his escape, which must
have been near daylight. He dug down
perpendicular depth of seven feet below
the foundation Of the outside wing wall
then under the foundation, and then up
to the surface-a regular seventeen year
locust operation. This brought him into the
yard, and by means of his ladder he was
soon on the outside.
1t was almost incredible that a man
could have performed so great an amount
of labor in so short a space of time. The
only tools he had were a bed screw, a
pail and some thin pieces of board, with
which he took out the dirt. When at
depth SO that he could not step out cor
yeniently, he made ladder with rope
and chair seats, and tied rope to the
bucket. After filing the bucket, he prob
ably carried up the stones and then pull
led up the pail. There was at least two
cart-loads Of dirt and stonelying on the cell
floor.
When We consider that all this labor
was performed without light, and with
the greatest caution, lest the noise should
attract the attentention of the watchmen.
who travers the building every hour of
the night, it seems almost impossible that
one man coald have performed it. The
number of feet through which he had 10
cut his way was about eleven.
Holt came from Essex county, was
born in Newark, and had been previous
ly pardned out He had been sentenced
at the June term of the Essex court for
1851, for six years, for misdemeanor and
larceny. After serving about six months
of the time he made similar attempt to
escape, but his operations in loosening
the floor were discovered.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1851-09-25
Fom The Pennsylvania Telegraph.
Johnston and S;r09lIh Song.
BY DR.. ". J. MULLIN.
TUHE.-" Dearest Mae"

TU1E.-" Dearest Mae"
Once more, again, upon the turf
Our candidates we bring,
And now of their exalted worths,
Dear brothers let US sing.
For BETTER men, the Keystone State,
We need not idly roam,
For better sure, could ne'er be found
Than Johnston and John Strohm.
CHoRUs-Then hail! brothers, hail (!
Oh let US loudly sing
The ''skies are bright, our hearts are light;
Wen make the welkin ring!
We never had more happy signs
Than those which now present,
For naught but praise, for those we sing,
From every heart is sent.
O.! glorious is the smiling star
Which on our sky doth loan;
II breathes success-says--"NE NEVER FAIL"
With Johnston and John Strohm.
Then hail /! brothers, hail! &c.
Our party's one of harmony,
Nor strife, nor quarrcls see;
Our cause is just, our tenents pure,
Our watchword '' UNITY"
We hear not sounds of dissonance;
Ofspouting froth and foam,-
o, no /! we all united are
For Johnston and John Strohm.
Then hail brothers, hail &c.
Old Bill has nobly toed the mark,
And now with hearts elate,
Well keep him in the place be holds
To WELD the helm Of state;
With him the Locos we will rout,
As we have d)ne whilom
They can't single effort count
'Gainst Johnston and John Strohm.
Then hail /! brothers, hail &c.
Then, brothers, let US thunder out,
In tones both loud and strong,
Our songs and shouts, while earth and air
Their echoes deep prolong,-
Well give the Locofocos Gas
WI send them Sinking home,
While We are pledging the success
OF Johnston and John Strohm
Then hail brothers, hail &c.
CLar6urgh, Pa.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1851-09-25
Treasury Department
.SeDtemker Is. 1851

SIR-The President has decided in the
matter of the Texan Public Debt: First,
that only five millions of stock can be
delivered to Texas until releases, as pro-
yided in the act of Congress of the 9th
of September, 1850, are filed in the
Treasury Department for all that portion
of said debt which issued prior to the
18th of January, 1910 as in his judg-
ment the act of the Republic of Texas of
the 18th January, 1910, specially pledges
the duties on imports for all the public
debt of Texas created priorto the passage
of that act.
Second. That all the issues of Texas
bonds, certificates of stock, or notes made
receivable for "all public dues" are
claims for which the duties on imports
are pledged within the meaning of the
act of Congress of the 9th of September,
1850; and releases of all such must be
filed in the Treasury department as pro-
vided in the last named act, before he can
be justified in delivering the remaining
five millions of stock to the authorities of
Texas.
The President has instructed me to
communicate this decision to you, in COM
pliance with your request made in be-
half of the creditors of Texas.
Very truly, your obedient servant,
Tho. CoRwIN,
Secretary of the Treasury,
Gen. JAMES HAMILTON,
Chairman Com. of Creditors of Texas.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1851-09-25
EOuk Out

A new issue of counterfeit two's ON the
Lancaster Bank (relief) has made its appear
ance. 9icknell's Reporter says 1t is an I'M
provement of the former counterfeits, and that
the block of white, which touches the right
hand end, after the "Two," Gin the line of
"two's" in the margin) is omitted. The pa
per is whittier than any now in circulation,
and the impression is rather blurred.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1851-09-25

The English newspapers publish authentic
accounts of the discovery of gold, in great
profusion, in the neighborhood of Bathurst,
New South Wales. The whole colony, at
ths latest adyices. was in state of great ex-
citement. and people were thronging to the
pca.ty IL immense hunters,
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1851-09-25
From California.

The steamer Illinois arrived at Norfolk on
the 10th inst, with mail from Chagres, and
California news to the 18th of August. She
had on board 81 1888, coo of gold. The ac-
counts of a discovery of gold in Australia had
caused number of ships TO sail for that quar-
ter Trade was improving at San Francisco.
The mining business continued good.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1851-09-25

Young man, do you know what relations
you sustain in this world 2 said minister Of
our acquaintance to young member of tho
church.
Yes. SIR said the hopeful convert, 'two
cousins and a grandmother; but don't intend
to sustain them much longer
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1851-09-25

SOME of the articles under the names
of chocolate, cocoa fakes, &C.. consists of
coarse dirty sugar, ground with potato
starch, rough bran -four, tallow or grease
and ground musty biscuits, with some
times an introduction of red brick dust.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1851-09-25
5udge Of The Supreme Court.

President Fillmore has appointed Benjamin
Rand Curtis, ESQ. Of Boston, to fill the vacan-
cy Cccasioned by the death of Judge Wood
bury.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1851-09-25

James EcqninaOrc Coozaer, Esq, the
celebrated novelist, died at his residence
in Coopc-stown, on he l4th- inst, in tie
62 year Of his age.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1851-09-25
The Texan Public Debt.

The following official decision in the
matter of the Public Debt of Texas will
be of deep interest to large class ofrea-
ders, whether interested or not in its ef-
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1851-09-25
WELLERsBURG, Somerset Co., Pa.
September 5th. 1851.

Gov. Johnston was in our county last week;
he spoke in Berlin and Somerset; he made
deep and lasting impression on both Wings
and Democrats Perhaps his visit to the
county will make him 500 votes or more over
and above the old Whig vote. The people
look upon him as being something more than
an ordinary man,
W. and myself are both with the Wing
party-of which you was perhaps not aware.
The Wing doctrine of protection has placed
us in that party, and we will remain there so
long as the party advocates that great Amer
ican principle, Protection to American IN
duStry. The country can never prosper and
advance in greatness under any other princi-
pies, except those advocated by the Whig
party. Yours, &c }. X. b.
Equally cheering news reach US from eve
ry quarter.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1851-09-25
MAR RIED,

On tho 18th inst. by M. NJ. Burnet'
Esqri. james Ray and Lidia Garter, both
of Stroudsburg,
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1851-09-25
The effect OF Gov. JOiinseom's
Speeches.

The following extract from letter from
gentleman in Somerset county will inform
our readers of what the Wings of the State
may expect from that county, and what i'm
preston Gov. Johnston made upon its citizens
in his recent visit there:
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1851-09-25

0CF On the first page of to-day's Republi-
can will be found the official proclamation of
Governor Johnston, issued in accordance with
the act OF 10th April, 1S49, entitled San Act
to create Sinking Fund, and to provide for
The gradual and certain extinguishment of the
debt of the Commonwealth" 1t proclaims
The cheering news to the taxpayers of the
Commonwealth, of the payment, ert'nguish-
ment and final discharge Of
g659,I23 9S of the State Debt!
and that he has directed the certificates rep
resenting that amount to be cancelled. The
annual interest on this sum at 6 per cent.
amounts to S39,546 81! which is, of course,
annually saved to the taxpayers of the Com
monwealth by this operation. These are the
glorious fruits of the Sinking Fund recon-
mended by Governor Johnston, and passed by
his influence!
Taxpayers of Monroe Can you hesitate
TO support man who was the first to under
take the gigantic task of devising system
for the payment of the State debt, without
any increase of the burdens of the people!
Go TO the polls, then, and vote for WIN. F.
JOHNSTON, and the debt will continue TO
be reduced more and more while he continues
in Office
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1851-09-25
WHlC STATE TICKET.

FOR GOVERNOR:
WILLIAM +. JOHNSTON.
FOR CANAL COMMISSIONER
JOHN STROHM
(of Lancaster.)
FOR TIE SUPREME BENCH.
Richard Coulter of Westmoreland
Joshua w. Comfy Of Montour.
George Chambers Of Franklin.
WIN. w. Meredith OF Philadelphia.
William Jcs>up Of Susquehanna.
The literary echo. (Westerly, R.I.) 1851-1851, 1851-07-10
Cbarlcstomu ljuteI.

The subscriber would hereby inform hi 9
friends and the public, that he has removed to
the hotel situated on the Post Road, known for
many years as the General Stanton Hotel.
The house is me,c/Y .fHed; and fiunished in
a manner to meet the taste and comfort of Ell
ther travellers. or those who may visit it as
boarders, or parties Of pleasure.
The above house has very desirable locatiod
for those WHO may wish to spend portion Of
the season near the ocean, and enjoy the sea
air and sea 60thing it being located within
tec minutes walk Of the sea shore
Visitors and boardcrs may be accommodated
at any time with horses and carriages, and safe
and cemmodious pleasure boats.
JOHN d. BURDICK.
CharleatoNu, April !, 1851
The literary echo. (Westerly, R.I.) 1851-1851, 1851-07-10
WATCHES, JEWELRY &c.

(lonstantly on hand and for sale by the sub
" scribcr, at the old stand, in Westerly, Gold
and Silver Watches and Jewclry; Silver Ware ;
gold and silver Pencils gold, gold plated, silver
and gilt Watch Chains; gold and gilt Locets
Gold Pens; fine Cutlery; hair, tooth, shaving
and nail Brushes; gold, silver and steel bowed
Srectaclcs; eight-day and 80 hour Clocks, &c
Articles bought Of the subscriber engraved
free Of charge. Clocks and Watches repaired
and warranted THOMAS PERRY
Westerly, April I. ~
The literary echo. (Westerly, R.I.) 1851-1851, 1851-07-10

Such as Stoves, Hollow Ware, all kinds of Ma
chinery,Watcr and steam Pipes, Ploughs, Scra-
pcrS, Fencing, a large variety Of styles &c. sc.
Also the only Manufacturers of the celebrated
NEW ENGLAND PLOUGH All orders thank
fully received and promptly attended to-
April, 1851. WESTERLY. r.. |.
The literary echo. (Westerly, R.I.) 1851-1851, 1851-07-10
Ayers Cherry PeCtoral:
For coughs, colds and cOnsumDtiOn.

Below can be seen a letter from Ell Hassan,
the ruling Pasha Of Frebzond, which was
sent to Mr.. James c. Aver, of Lowell, showing
the peculiarites Of oriental courtesy:
Dr. j. G. .1yer, the Chemist of rare learn
ing, at Lowell, in Massachusetts and the Uni
ted States.
GO2 is Great F0rerer
have received your letter of affectonate
love, with the present Of choice Essence in Bot
ties, by which your excellent skill teaches to
cure the Affections ofmy children.
As the life Of one of my people is more dear
to me than cames and gold, we shall pray for
you in our heart when they are raised up from
the tent Of sorrow by this product of your deep
learning and beautiful wisdom.
For this Gift Of Love to your friend, so dis
tant over many seas, and for this rare invention
of your skill may you be placed in such seats
of honor and d gnity among the great in knowl
edge, as we sholuld oifer to you in our domin-
ions,
Given in this Central City of our Power, by
express command Of
NEsCHID Ell HAssAN PAsHA.
EzrOum Jamad Awah 1868
For safe by Charles II. Denison
The literary echo. (Westerly, R.I.) 1851-1851, 1851-07-10

THE FAMILY OPPOSED TO NEWSPAPERS
The man that don't take his county pa
per was in town yesterday. He brought
the whole family in a two horse wagon. Ii
still believed that General Taylor wa,
President, and wanted to know if the
"Kamscharkians" had taken Cuba, and if
so, where they had taken it. He had sold
his corn for twenty five cents-the price
being thirty-one-but upon going to de-
post the money, they told him it was
mostly counterfeit. The only hard money
he had was some thrce-cent pieces, and
those some sharper had "lun on him' for
half dimes! His old lady smoked "cob
pipe" and would not believe that anything
else could be used. One ofthe boys went
to the blacksmith's shop to be measured
for pair Of shoes, and another mis-
took the market house for a church,
After hanging his hat on a meat hook, he
piously took u scat on butcher stall, and
listened to an auctionccr, whom he took o
be the preacher. lie left fore "mcctin'
was out" and he had emo great opinion off
the sarmint.''
One Of the girls took lot Of seed on
ions to the post Office to trade them for a
letter. She hid a baby, which she carried
in "sugar-trough," stopping at times to
rock it on the sidewalk. When it cried
she stuffed its mouth with an old stocking, |
and sung Barbara Allen" The Oldest
boy had sold two "coon skins" and was on
Il bust. When last seen he had called for
a g lass Of "sody and water" and stood
Il aking ginger read and making wry IA
ces. The shop keeper, mistaking his
meaning, had given him mixture Of sal
soda and water, and it tasted strongly of
soap. But "he'd hearn tell of sody and
water, and was bound to give it fair trial
puke or no puke." Some "town fellow
came in and called for lemonade with Av
in it." whereupon OR "soapet' friend turn
ed bis back and quietly wi ped several flies
into his drink.
We approached the old gentleman and
tried to get him to "subscribo," but he
would not listen to it. lie was opposed
to ''internal improvements" and he
thought ''larnin' was wicked invon-
ion, and culterwaten nothin' but VANITY
and wexation." None of his family ever
earned to read but one boy, and he leach
"a school awhile, and then went studying
liwinity"
The literary echo. (Westerly, R.I.) 1851-1851, 1851-07-10
Drugs and I2Iedicines.

A n ASSORTMENT Of Drugs, Medicines and
Il Perinmcry is constantly kept ON hand and
!or sale by CHARLES Ii. DENISON, at the
" hitc Rock Cos. store, No. , Babcock & Moss
Block, Westerly, Il. ].
Ladies and gentlemen can find the ch oic est
perfumes for the Handkerchief, or Toilette
Fancy Soaps and an endless variety of Fancy
Articles, by calling as above.
Also an assortment Of Patent Medicines &c
Westerly, April /, 1851. If
The literary echo. (Westerly, R.I.) 1851-1851, 1851-07-10
Nloguctir Ointment.

A mong the recent brilliant discoveries in
IA DISQUALIFICATION, there are none that
can attain . more enduring fame, or procure for
the discover 50 much of the real, heartfelt
gratitude Of his countymen, as the discovery
Of Doct. Amos Trask of the Magnetic Ointment.
1t is universally admitted to be the most won
dertul combination known to the world for the
Immediate reliefof disease and pain, For in
fammatory rheumatism and nervous diseases it
IS Of immense value. Affections of the spine.
liberated Sore Throat, Bronchitis, Pleulisy,
Group, Cholic' Cholcrea Morbus, Iniamcd eyes,
&c can be Immediately relieved by the use of
this remedy, Soldby CIIARLESH. DENISON
ar % centsper Bottle 12m2
The literary echo. (Westerly, R.I.) 1851-1851, 1851-07-10
G II \ I r S .
LOOKING GLASSES.
plates; picture glass and frames.
UPHOLS TERy

Plnshes, hair cloth, damask gimps. frinres.
thssels, curled hair, feather beds, spring do.
mattresses, &c. Also straw beds, church cush
IONS and mattresses made to order A LARGO MS
sortment OF window shades and fixtures.
Embroidered muslin window curtains with
gilt cortiecs.
COFFIN :.
The subscribers have constantly on hand
ready made mahogany, black walnut, cherry.
and pine collins; and will attend personally at
funerals If requested All orders for manu-
featuring any kind offurniturc, repairing scrap
ing, vanishing, polishing old furniture thank
fully received and punctually attended to.
The subscribers intend manufacturing of
the best material and by experienced workincn:
embracing the latest patterns and STYLES, and
pit dge themselves to sell as low for cash as at
any other establishment. The public arc invi
ted to call and examine specimens, at their ware
house, at the west end Of Pawcatuck bridge. up
stairs.
J. L. CLARK
April, l. r. A. DENISON.
The literary echo. (Westerly, R.I.) 1851-1851, 1851-07-10

PAINE's NEW ATMOSPHERIC LIGHT.-
On Tuesday evening last we examined
Paine's new light, which was exhibited at
the City Hall. The machinery consisted
Of gasomctor from which the air was
forced through six tin jars, which were
connected together by copper tubes run
ring from the top Of each one to the bot
tom of the other, by which means it was
communicated to namclcss fluid which
was deposited in the bottom of each lar,
and which either imprcgnatcd the air with
combustible principle mechanically. or,
so changed it from a chemical law of com
blnation as, after passing through an emp
ty centre jar, which acted as a receiver, it
was conducted by means of cas- pipe to
some half dozen Of argand burners, and be-
ing ignited, it burned most brilliantly.
A committee, was chosen to examine in
to the matter, the chairman of which, DR..
Josiah Crosby, reported that from the
light presented, the committee. were of
opinion that no imposition had been
practiced, and that the air was impregua-
ted with principle j., It's passage lhr ugh
those columns Of Aud, which they consil-
cred merely mechanical, although no chem
ical change had been produced. What
ever be its properties, We pronounce it q
good light, compared to which, we have
on ags before so brilliant
The literary echo. (Westerly, R.I.) 1851-1851, 1851-07-10
MOTIi E..

ELISHA G. BARNES would inform tI.c nur.
he, that he has Il good assortment Of p,t,nrs
Magazines, and Standard Works.
\. B. Books of different kinds cot to order.
Ladies and Gentlemen, please call at the
News once and obtain paper, or Magazine.
cheaper than can be found in this place.
Westerly, April ], lHJl.
The literary echo. (Westerly, R.I.) 1851-1851, 1851-07-10
EealtIi Tnanzarcn.

Is yoW Heath Msurm? ? # MT aon is
the time.
Having been appointed an Agent Of the Far-
merS and Mechanics Mutual Benefit Assccia.
'ion' OF worcester, Mass, for pawyatuck and
vlclnity. am prepared to effect Insurance On
more favorable terms than the Accent of any .th-
er Association. All who wish to avail themselves
OF the benefits Of this system Of insurance, or
WISH amy information concerning thc cons,i;u
tioh ana ny Laws Of the Association, &C.. Will
please ca!l "t the Medical Depot at U.c west end
OF the Bridge
JOSEPH H. POTTER. Art
The literary echo. (Westerly, R.I.) 1851-1851, 1851-07-10

1"l70f's TTImmlRgS Of ercry Degc2plicn
would say to the public that lie has just received
good assortment OF new and desirable goods.
winch Will be made into garments, to suit Gus.
toners, on the most reasonable terms and at the
shortest notice.
lie has also on hand good assortment of
ready made Clothing which will lie sold lower
than the same quality Of garments can be bought
IN tins State. Those wishing 10 buy will find it
loi their interest to call before purchasing else
where. Rooms over the Post Oiiice
Westerly, April 10, 1851.
The literary echo. (Westerly, R.I.) 1851-1851, 1851-07-10
nlisrellancous.
OrfuI.

Well, push ahead, my .iokers all
And still keep pushing on,
And ever bear in mind the rule
OF ego it, while you're young
Aim always for the tallcst grass,
And go to the highest thicket
For you can't "regerlate" the times,
No how that you can fix it.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1851-10-02
TAXES.


THE amount of Taxes charged on
each hundred dollars valuation, OF
all property subject to taxation in the
county of Gallia, for the year 1851, is
as follows, viz:
For State purposes 36 cents; County
purposes SO cents; county common
school 10 cents. For Township and
Poor purposes:-Ohio 4 cents; Clay 10
cents; Gallipolis 4 cents; Addison 4
cents; Cheshire 10 cents; Springfield 2
cents; Morgan cents; Perry 10 cents;
Raccoon IA cents; Huntington 10 cents;
and Greenfield 9 cents. For Road pur-
poses-l0 cents in each Township in
the County, except Morgan, which is 20
cents. For Gallipolis Corporation pur-
poses, 40 cents; and for GallipoIis Cor
poration School District, 12 cents, All
of which taxes are required by law to
be,paid by the Goth of December next
| will attend at the Treasurer's Office,
IN the Court House, for the purpose oil
receiving the above taxes, from the 9Th
of September until the goth of Decem-
Der. r. BLACK, T. G. c.
August 28th, 1851.-6w
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1851-10-02

OUTRAGE AND RoBBERY.-On Tues
day morning last, about one o'clock,
DR.. ]. P. Barrick was called upon by a
man who said he wanted him to visit
Esq. Reed, about four miles from town.
The DR.. Immediately started, and when
about two miles from town, in the woods,
a man stepped up to his horse's'head,
and demanded his money. The DIR.
struck at the man, but in so doing his
stirrnp broke, which threw him off. He
grappled with the villain, however, and
thinks he would have mastered him, but
another came up behind and struck MIN
on the head such blow as rendered
him senseless. While in this condition
he was robbed of about nine hundred
dollars, and then left in the road. He
supposes he must have laid there some
two hours. I 81.
This was well laid and successful
plot, and demonstrates the fact that we
have in our midst set of fellows who
understand their calling.-MassillOn
Neacs.