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The republic., 1851-08-14

The CLERGY ON THE LAwYERs.-A Boston paper
relates of Mr.. Lee, Methodist clergyman noted
for his wit that he riding from Boston to
Lynn, and on the road overtaken by two Bos-
ton lawyers. The profession of each was soon
known; and in reply to query if Mr.. Lee ever
made mistake in his preaching, and II 90 If he
rectifed it, Mr.. Lee answered that he did make
mistakes sometimes, but, if they were trivial, he
did not stop to correct them. "For instance"
said the preacher, al went to quote the text all
liars shall have their part in the lake that burneth
with fire and brimstone,' and by mistake said,
'all la,oyers, and it was nearly true | did not
think it worth while to correct it''
The republic., 1851-08-14

NAvAL.-The brig Andover Hardy, eight days
from Boston, arrived in this port yesterday, with
draft Of seventy -four men for general service, in
charge Of Lieutenants Joseph +. Green and H. Ro.
lando
Passed Assistant Surgeon James c. Gould has
been detached from the United States Naval Hos
pita at New York. and ordered TO the United States
brig Dolphin; Passed Mdshipman N. ii. Van
Zandt has been detached from that vessel.
United States surveying schooners Meredith,
Mnrsden, and Nautilus, Hussey, arrived here Sun
day from Alexandra.
Norfolk HsrGld and Beacon.
The republic., 1851-08-14
THE REPUBLIC.
WASHINGTON:
THURSDAY MORNING. AUGUST IL. 1851.

tsTheseries of measures 20 which have alluded
are regarded by me as a settlement, in principle
and substance-a final settlement-ofthe danger
ous and exciting subjects which they embraced. I"
"By that adjustment we have been rescued from
the wide and boundless agitation thatsurrounded
us, and have a firm, distinct, and legal ground
10 rest upon And the occasion, trust, will JUS
tify me IN ExHoRrINe MY couNTRyMEE TO RALLY
{ upoN AND MAIsrAIN THAT GROUND the best, il
not the only means, of restoring peace and quiet
to the country, and maintaining inviolate thei
'tegrity ofthe Union"
IPREsIDENT FILLhoRE's MESSAGE
"The Presidents message at the opening of the
present session of Congress, expresses fully and
plainly his own and the unanimous opinion of al
those associated with him in the Executive admin
'istration of the Government, in regard to what
'are called the Adjustment or Compromise mea-
sures of last session. That opinlonis, that those
measures should be regarded in principle az
a final settlement of the dangerous and exciting
subjects which they embrace; that though they
were not free from imperfections, yet, in theil
mutual dependence and connexion, they formed
"a system of compromise the most conciliatory
and best for the entire country that could be OBJ
tanned from conflicting sectional interest anC
Opinions, and that therefore they should be ad
shered to, until time and experience should de
smonstrate the necessity of further legislation L
guard against evasion or abuse. Thatopinion, b
: far as know, remains entirely unchanged, AM
will be acted upon steadily and decisively. Tn
peace ofthe country requires this; the security O
the Constitution requires this; and everyconside
ration of the public good demands this. If tn
Administration cannot stand upon theprinciple
ofthe message it does not expect to stand at all.
TDANIEL WEBsrER's Letter to the Union Meetinj
at WeStchester.
The republic., 1851-08-14

The business Of the Galcna and Chicago railroad
is in iourishing condition. The receipts for the
last three months are follows, and show an in
crease of sixty per cent:
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1851-01-02
The Philadelphia Saturday EXPIRES
for the Home Circle.

This is the title of new literary and family
journal, commenced, as its prospectus says, with
the design to make il the most ably conducted,
the most useful, and consequently, the most popu-
lar paper in the United States. Nothing ndeli-
cate or of doubtful morality mars its columns, but
all that can instruct and elevate the mind is lbe-
ally furnished. The corps of Editors and contribu-
tors is the ablest that the country can produce
1t is handsomely printed, OH fine paper, and furn-
ished al So per annum in advance. ANY person
sending three subscriptions will be entitled to the
paper one year, gratis. A specimen will be
mailed to any person wishing to examine the pa
per. All letters must be postpaid and carefully
addressed to S. McHenery, publisher, No. AZ
Dock street, N. E corner of Second street PhiIa-
delphia
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1851-01-02
Scott Meeting at Harrisburg.

The friends of Gen. Scott as the Wing candi-
date for the Presidency, held meeting at Harris
burg Saturday evening last, at which Capt,
John P, Rutherford presided. Major Sanders,
who served under Gen. Scott during the last war
with great Britain, and Stephen Miller, Esq, ad-
dressed the meeting. Among the resolutions "a
dopted are the following Sa
RESOLVED, That forty years of brilliant services
for his country has so firmly secured the love and
gratitude of the American people for General
Scott, that all the efforts of the hand of power to
arrest his triumphs and darken his fame, in his
cent campaign in Mexico only still more endeafed
him to the hearts of his countrymen-and when
he comes before them for the highest office in their
gift, the Farmer, the Mechanic, the Laborer, the
Sons of toll throughout the land, the soldiers who
fought and bled on his battle fields, will rally to
his support with the shout of victory, wherever
his standary may be raised, and will give to his
enemies more than Mexican defeat.
Res0lred, That the Wings Of Pennsylvania, al
though they will regret to lose the services OF
Gov. Wm, F. Johnson whose able administration
of the affairs Of the great State of Pennsylvania
meets with the warmest appreciation ofthe people,
and has elevated the character and standing of the
commonwealth, at home and abroad, yet if the
Wings of our sister States insist upon his nomina-
ton for the Office Of Vice President, we shall feel
bound to regard their will as paramount to ours,
and yield our claim upon his service to them
8 ReSOtced, That the Admission of President
Fillmore deserves the appreciation of the people OF
Pennsylvania, for its patriotic and conversatye
course, and ali question that agitates the nation.
His sound and unanswerable argument in favor of
Tariff that will protect the industry Of our coun.
try against the cheap labor of Europe, places him
in the rank oftrue Statesmen, and entities him to
the especial regard and esteem of the people of
the Keystone State. ah
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1851-01-02
EsroseDak R5Nimg in Madeira.

The Hon. John A. Dix, in his recent work, 6 A
Winter in Madeira" gives amusing account of
horseback riding at Funchal. For 80 cts. an hour
fine horse can be hired at any livery stable, to-
gether with attendant, who follows on foot;
and when you desire to ride fast he catches hold
of your horses tail and is drawn along In this
way he prevents you from running away from him.
Mr. Dix says the horses soon become accustomed
to these human appendages, and thai the fellows
have way of making the horse 60 fast or slow,
as they desire, in spite of the rider.
Mr.. Dix says that for the ladies', this association
of horse and driver, is great convenience.-
They need no other attendant. He is always
ready to render any assistance if the horse
loose shoe he has hammer and nails IN his
pocket to replace it. 1t IS not easy to fancy a
more ludicrus speclaclethan lady riding through
the city at full gallop with man hanging to the
tall. Of her horse but such scenes of hourly
occurrence in Funchal and the eye soon becomes
accustomed to them. -.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1851-01-02
Fugitive Slave Case ina Philadelphia.

. On Saturday week, young colored man cal
ling himself Adam Gibson was arrested in Phila-
dephia, the charge of stealing chickens, and
carried before the U. S. Commissioner Ewd. A.
lngraham, where he was charged as being Emery
Rice, fugitive owing labor to VIM Knight, oil
of Cecil county, Md Two gentleman appeared
as counsel for the prisoner, and asked for delay
till they could send for d. Paul Brown. This was
mary proceedings. The examination then went
on, and although not the slightest testimony was
offered which in the least proved him to be even
a fugitive slave, much less Mr.. knights slave;
yet Mr. Ingraham decided that Gibson was fugi-
tive, and handing the prisoner over to his claim
ant he was soon on his way to Maryland. For
tunatey, this fagitous piece Of business has Sc
quel-a good and honorable sequel-and here it
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1851-01-02
Thirty-First Congress.
SECOND SESSION.

Monday, Dec. 23-In the Senate, Mr.. Clay pre-
sened petitions praying for the modification OF the
Tariff Of 1916. He detailed the grievances OF
which the petitioners complained and said that as
there was now calm upon the lately disturbed
surface Of public affairs which calm he hoped was
real one, he thought that Congress should take
up the tariff, and consider it in kind LIBERAL and
national spirit. He did not wish that it should be
taken up with view to alter its essential princ-
pies, but to make some provision for the preyen-
ton of frauds and abuses. Something should be
done; it was no longer doubtful that the fires in
the furnaces were daily being extinguished, and
the operations of the spindle and loom suspended.
Would Congress do any thing to suspend this
downward tendency He hoped they would, and
thai i, would be done now, when the subject which
has agtaed the country was setted-and settled,
he hoped forever. e4s1 st }9 ~
After the introduction of bills, notice Of others,
and the passage of several resolutions Of inquiry,
the bill to settled land claims in California was ia
ken up. 1t provides for the appointment of three
Commissioners to hear and determine said claims.
Without proceeding long with the bill, the Senate
went into executive session and adjourned over to
Thursday.
The House did but little of importance, and al
so adjourned over to Thursday. ea Il.
Thursday, Dec 26--In the Senate, no impor-
tant business was transacted, and they adjourned
over TO Monday. sfea4 -Ja aHa a.
In the House, Mr.. Reed introduced bill grant
ing lands TO Pennsylvania TO aid in the construc-
tion of certain railroads, therein.
Mr.. McMulIin introduced bill making grants
of land to the Virginia and Tennessee Railroad
Both were referred to the Committee on Public
Lands. @ e.
Nothing else of interest was done, and they ad-
journed over to Monday. st bmd .
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1851-01-02

Charles 8. Coke 81 Stroud J. Hoilinshead,
VS.. Geo. Jacob Koerner, ,Jno. Jacob Koerner q
the Heirs of Peter Wooltach, decd This
was an action of Electment for Ala 140p:
of land in Paradise township, brought in s46
against the two Koerners and Peter Woolbach.
Woolbach subsequently died and his heirs
were substituted The plffs. claimed under
warrant granted to John Stille in l7s7 &
and survey thereon in 1888. 1t seems there
were two surveys made on the same day, on
the same warrant, two or three miles a.
part; one of40O acres Cd perches and the
other for Ala a. l40p., the land in dispute
I he first named was returned in 1888, the
other in 1894. The plfs., or those unde +
whom they claimed had taken out patent
for the 400a "a p in 1888, and the deeds
from the different owners Of the land, descri>
bed this trac. by courses and distances down
TO 1s40, when deed was made for the John
Stille tract containing 4l4a. l40P without
giving the courses and distances. The plffs.
in 1914 discovering that the survey of 4OOa.
Gap. as patented, interfered with another sur
vey oftheir own, applied to the board of pro>
perty and had the old patent cane elled or va
Gated and new patent granted TO them for
the 4l4a. 94p., the land in dispute.
The defendant Geo. Jacob Koerner, Isaac
Gruber and John Greek went on the land in
1922, had their respective boun 1aries mark
ed and commenced improving; their houses
and first improvements, however, being out
side the lines of the Stille survey Gruber
remained until 1884 when he sold to Geo. Ja~
cob Koerner. Greek remained until 1885 g.
then sold to John Jacob Karuer. Wcolbach
went on several years after 1922. The de
tendants contended that the plffs., and those
under whom they claimed had adopted and
accepted the survey OF Ala. 140p. and that
the board of property had no right to grant
them new patent interfering with their i'm
provements. Verdict for delts. Porter q
Morris for pIffs. Reeder and Dreher for
defs., Kcerner. ans a1 .uas e.a
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1851-01-02
a BRIGHT PROSPECT


1t will be seen says the Phila. Inquirer, that
the aggregate receipts amounted to "a, ,468, l3l.-
To this add the balance in the treasury on the Ist
of December, 1919, viz: $926, ,2O7-also, the una
yailable deposits in the Bank of the United States,
$3.50, ,OOO and we have the very large aggregate
of 5,644, 1873. The leading items are, the tax on
real and personal estate, the canal and railroad
tolls, the tax on bank dividends, the tax on corpor-
alton stocks tavern and retailers licences, the tax
on loans, and the collateral inheritance tax. The
canal and railroad tolls amounted to the handsome
sum of SI.7l3,SlO The gross expenditures are
given as 81 ,5e9, ,O53 There was, moreover.
balance in the treasury on the 3oth OF November
last, Of S754,252. The whole being Immediately
available. in addition to 324 ,022 dollars, which
sum was not available. The two leading items of
expenditure are, first the interest on loans amount
ing to 2,OOi7l4 dollars, and second. our public
Improvements, meaning the cost oil repairs, the
salaries OF officers, &c. amounting to l,4SS,799-
The ordinary expenses of government were only
262, ,099. large sum was distributed in chari-
ties, and to various benevolent institutions. The
sum of 2l3,729 appropriated to common
schools, and the sum of 3l6,654 to the sinking
fund, and thus to the partial nquloauon Oh the
State debt. The picture on the whole is bright
and cheering. II is creditabe in the highest de-
gree to the State Administration. The finances of
Pennsylvania have been fully resuscitaied. The
credit of the Commonwealth has been indicated
and re re-estabshed Our State Bonds are now a.
nong the safest securities in the world and are
sought for investment not only at home but abroad.
PennDevlvania has exnended an immense surn i'm
completing and perfecting her works of internal
improvement, and although the tax upon her peo-
pie has been onerous, they have exhibited truly
noble patriotism in yielding TO the requirements of
the laws so promptly and cheerfully. The State
debt is still large but the good work of lis iquida-
tion has commenced. Let it be followed up from
year to year. and the effect will be most sautary.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1851-01-02
Ph,ladelphia, Monday, Dec.

AS was generally supposed in this city yester-
no slave. Adam was conveyed to Maryland on
Saturday night, showed to VIM. Knight the repu-
ted master, who Immediately denied that Adam
ever belonged to him. Gibson was Immediately
discharged from custody, and arrived in this city
this afternoon, where his wife and children resides
The fact is, that Adam was owned many years "a
go by Maryland citizen, named Davis; but about
lS43 was released from slavery, and ever since
has resided in the North, free man.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1851-01-02

Al a recent meeting of the stockholders of
The Pennsylvania Railroad Company, Harris
burg 10 Plusbnrg,) it was vnled 10 increase The
capital from 81 100000 to sic, zoo, 900. We
learn that memorial is in circulation in Phil
adslPhia praying The City Councils TO make
an additional subscription of ST. 500, 900 10 The
STOCK OF the road provided an equal amount
OF 81 100000 is Obtained from other sources
ihe new subscriptions are TO be applied TO the
construction of The central division ACROSS the
Allegheny mouniain region-lhe Portage Rail-
road of The Safe being used only as a ,empo-
iary expedien'
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1851-01-02
Asth nm a.

There is no complaint more harrassing than
asthma. The Newark Daily Advertiser, relia-
Bile paper, pledges itself to cure this distressing
disease with the following simple remedy:-Take
one and half ounce ulphur one ounce cream
tartar one ounce senna one half ounce aniseseed;
pulverise, and thoroughly mix the same, and take
one teaspoonfu in about two table spoonfuls OF
molasses on going TO bed, at such time through
the day it may be increased or diminished little,
as may best suit the state OF the bowels of the in
dividual
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1851-01-02

II The Comptroller of the city of New York
estimates the appropriations necessary to carry on
the government for the ensuing year, at 50, ,946,-
597, nearly three millions of dollars far than
the aggregate expenditures of certain state govern
ments in this Union. The increase tax this year,
over the expenses of $780, it is said will be some
what over half a million of dollars. In view of
these facts, is it any wonder that so many Of the
New Workers. to escape high rent and heavy tax
es, running off to Brooklyn, to Williamsburg, Jer-
sey City and elsewhere
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1851-01-02
EastOn DistilIerieS.

The EastOnian states that the dstilleries in that
vicinity, if they continue their operations as they
going at this tine, will, during the year
1851, consume about six hundred thousand BUSH
els per annum, (Which is making large allow
ance for rye and corn.l it will require the pro-
ducts Of six hundred farms to supply this single
demand. Six hundred thousand bushels of grain
at moderate price. say so cents, which is con-
siderably less than it is bringing at this time will
amount to $3.50 900 This grain, al an average
of four gallons to The bushel, will produce 2,400,
900 gallons of whiskey, at 80 gallons TO the barre'
making 1900 barrels. If we putthe average price
of whiskey al 25 cents per gallon, we shall have
the nice round sum of 100000. This is a fair
picture Of what the dstilling business in the vicin-
ity of Easton, will be, in all probability, in the
year 1851. About two thirds of this whiskey is
used for the purpose flight. in the manufacture
of camphine etheral oil, &C., and the other third
for medicinal purposes and drinking. .e.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1851-01-02

CoUNTERFKIr SPANISH CoINs.-Thompsons
Bank Note Reporter cautions the public against
receiving Spanish silver coins. Spanish dollars
are in circulation which are such excellent coun-
teIfei,s that the ordinary tests with acids are of
no avail. They of copper, thickly coated
with silver, and can only be detected by filing.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1851-01-02

NOVEL PATENT-We notice that Mr.. T. D.
Slagg, Of New York, has just taken out patent
for preparing beef steaks for cooking. He passes
the steak between pair of toothed rollers, preyi
Gus to cooking, which has the effect to make the
meat very tender.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1851-01-02

~ The Pittsburgh American notices an arrival
in that city of runaway couple, from Lancaster,
Pa, the groom being an old farmer of seventy five
worth 100000, and the bride blooming girl of
eighteen.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1851-01-02
Legal Interest and Usury Laws.

The following table exhibitingth the legal rates OF
interest in the different states, and the PenailleS
attached for ususy, will be interesting TO The gen.
eral reader
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1851-01-02
$5,364,339 rs
4,6IO,O95 81
Bal in Treasury. Dec. 1, 1850
$754,252 81.

USE OF ALLLGAToRs.-In Florida, alligators are
now extensively killed for their oil and hdes-the
rough skin on their belly is tanned and used for
saddles An inexhaustible supply is annual pro-
duced.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1851-01-02
President, WIN. OVERFlELD.
V. Presidents, JAMES Fl. STROUD,
DANIEL BROWN.


DANIEL BROWN.
Secretary.-James FL. Walton.
The object Of the meeting was stated brief
ly but very clearly by the President upon his
taking the chair.
On motion, Hon. J. M. Porter was
invited to address the meeting, which he pro-
ceeded to do in very able and lucid manner.
On motion of NJ. w. Coolbaugh Committee
of five was appointed by the President to ex .
press the sentiments Of this meeting in regard
to the proposed Rail Road, consisting of Hon.
NJ. w. Cooloaugh, James b. Walton, Charles
Price, Col. Peter Snyder and John Edinger
Esq.
In the absence of the Committee, the
meeting WIS very ably addressed by the Hon.
Nathaniel r. Edred.
The Committee through their chairman re-
ported the following Res oIutions which were
unanimously adopted by the meeting.
Resolved, That we are grati6ed to learn
that there is every prospect of the speedy
construction Of the Delaware and Cobb's Gap
rail road, and that from the character, ability
and energy, The of gentlemen who have Ia
ken hold of the enterprise, we feel confident
that it will be pushed with vigor to its COM
pletion.
Resolved, That whilst the people Of Mon
roe County have contributed with cheer full
ness their portion of the expense Of construc-
ting the great chain of public improvements
in our State, they have as yet derived but
little benefit from them. They will there's
fore now give every encouragement 10 the in
dividual enterprise which is TO construct thro'
our country, one Of the great communica.
tons by Rail Road, between the Cities Of our
seaboard and the Western Lakes.
Resolved, That it be recommended to our
citizens to give every facility and encourage
ment TO the engineers and officers Of the said
Rail Road Company in making the necessary
preliminary surveys and explorations, as we'll
as in the adjustment Of all questions growing
out Of the construction Of the work.
Resolved, That whilst various portions of
the County are interested in particular routes
we are all more interested in having the work
well done. We desire that the explorations
and surveys may be SO thoroughly made as
to select that route which will make the best
rail road and best accommodate the public
and we pledge ourselves to submit cheerfully
TO whichever route will then be selected.
Resolutions to be published in Monroe,
Pike, Wayne and Luzerne County papers.
The thanks of the Meeting were given to
Hon. J. M. Porter and Hon. N. B. Eldred,
for their able addresses.
Meeting adjourned.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1851-01-02
JEREMY MACKEY, Foreman.

MUSES.
Tie first day the Court was principally occupi-
ed by causes on the Argument List, &c, some of
which are as follows:
In the matter Of the estate of Henry v Bush,
decd Heirs being called 10 accept or refuse said
property at the valuation of the Inquest, Geo w.
Bush accepted No. /, Wm. L. Bush accepted No
2, and Henry Bush accepted No. 3.
An order of sale was granted to Levi SHUTTER,
administrator of Christian Meixsel
Rule granted upon heirs OF Aaron Depuy, decd
TO accept said property at valuation, otherwise,
that il be sold.
An order Of sale granted to Robert McNee-
ly, admir- OF Adam McNeely, decd.
Franklin Starbird, Esq. was appointe auditor
of the final account Of the Executors of George
Bush, decd.
The first case tried was, Com'th VS.. Abraham
Smth-IndIctment for fornication and bastardy
upon Sarah Ann McNeely. The parties in this
case reside in Paradise township, and the defend
ant made quite an effort to secure acquittal.-
His defence consisted mainly in attempting to i'm
plicate other persons, partners in the transac-
tion, but all would not avail The Jury brought in
a verdict OF guilty, and the Judge sentenced him to
paw costs Of prosecution, SIS fine, and liberal al
lowance for the maintenance Of the child.
The next ard only case tried before Jury is
the following: