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Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1852-04-15

From variety of causes, nothing il
more common than to find American wo-
men who have not the slightest idea of
household duties A writer titus alludes
to this snbject:
In this neglect of household cares
American females stand alone. A Ger
man lady, no matter how lofty her rank,
never forgets that domestic labors con-
duce to the health of body and mind a
like. An English lady, whether she be
only a gentleman's wife or dukes does
not despise her household, and even
though she has housekeerer, devotes a
portion of her time to this, her true, her
happiest sphere 1t is reserved for our
republican fine ladies to be more choice
than even their monarchical and aristo-
cratic sisters. The result is lassitude
of mind often as fatal to health as the
neglect of bodily exercise. The wife
who leaves her household caress Ito her
servants pays the penalty which has been
affixed to idleness since the foup dation of
the world, and either Wits away from
sheer ennui or is driven into all sorts of
fashionable follies to find employment for
her mind.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1852-04-15

The County of Philadelphia, from one ex-
treme to the other extends about twenty
three miles, and has an average breadth Of
about five and one-half miles. 1t comprises
one city, seven incorporated districts, five
boroughs, and a population of about four hun
dred and ten thousand souls, of which only
121 All are in the city proper. The city
and seven incorporated districts are, to a
great extent compactly covered with houses,
have the appearance of unity, and contain
about three numbered and forty thousand souls
The remotest point of the County from the
State House is about fifteen miles
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1852-04-15
What PuncuuaIity will do.

If Jerry Dilatory would pay us that
dollar that he owes US for q small job we
did for him year or two ago, we would
pay Mr.. Dry Goods the dollar we owe
him: he would pay Sam Vulcan for shoe
ing his horse Sam would pay bob Char
coal for his coal; Bob would pay Joe
Axeman for two daysii chopping Joe
would pay Jack Grist for his last bag OF
corn meal Jack would pay DIR. Escu-
lapius for the medicine that came SO
near "getting down" his child; Doc.
would pay the widow Broom for her last
two days washing: she would pay bill
Grocer the dollar she owes him; Grocer
would pay "Coke upon Littleton" his fee
for counsel in the action of The State of
Ohio VS.. Bill Grocer; Coke upon Little
ton would pay Peter Crispin for men
ding his boots Peter would then go and
pay Tim Haystack the dollar he owes him
on the hay that he bought last week
and Tim is such good, honest soul, that
We know he would come right in and pay
US the dollar he owes US on subscription
and then we could buy a chicken,
dozen of eggs, half bushel Of corn meal
to make dodgers" and We, ourself, in
diviually, our wife, and our todlin wee
things" would "boast one splendid ban
quet once year," and We wouldshaye q
dime in our pocket, baby in the cradle
and little wife to rock it.
But, because Jerry sDilatory is not
enough honest to pay-not one of those
debts can be paid and1 we cannot have
the feast of fat things.at all. All! Jerry
Dilatory, you are the cause of all this
trouble. You prevent all this happiness.
1t requires all our forbearance to keep
from giving you particular jesse We
feel as though we would like to take a
scythe and NOW down ten acre field of
such men. They are excrescences on So
ciety.that mar its beauty, clog its energies
destroy its peace and waste its substance
Still men are so, and We suppose they
will stay SO little while yet but we do
hope there is a better time coming
time when to owe man and not pay
him will be considered akin to stealinO-
when all will adopt the scriptural mott,
-" owe no man anything MoySrile
IIibuHc.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1852-04-15
Effects of Using Tobacco.

1t is frequently asked whether the use
of tobacco is injurious to the teeth and
the health. 1t answer to which the in
quirer may be respectfully invited to turn
to his Cyclopedia, and when he reads of
the powerful principles it contains, name
ly. empyrneumatic oil, and nicotina, the
action of both of which is highly poison
ous-(a drop of the former placed on the
tongue excites convulsions and coma,
lethargic drownsiness, and may prove IA
tai in few minutes and quarter of a
drop of the latter will kill rabbit, and
drop dog,) will he not rather inquire
how it can be otherwise than most injur-
ious not only to the teeth and gums, but
indirectly, if not obviously to every part
of the framel Beyond an unsightly dis
coloration of the teeth and an empyrneu-
matical infection of the breath of those
accustomed to the use of this narcotic
acid poison, its deleterious effects may
not for considerable period be detected;
but after long habitual use, the whole sys-
tenn becomes impregnated; and although
habit may reconcile its action when used
moderately, nothing can secure the body
from its irritatiye property and ultimate
absorption, when employed in excess or
incautiously. Its action on the heart, or
properly the nerves of the heart, mani
tests itself by lower positions, and an in
diligence in an Incorporate and excessive
use of tobacco, by smoking number of
pipes and cigars, has caused death. I'm
der the action of the nervous system, the
motions of the heart, and subsequently
the general quickness of the course of
the blood, are quickened or retarded
All-irritants and stimulants urge and
force to a more vehement, and conse-
quently, more rapid outlay of the
strength or capacity for exertion and it
is an invariable law of organization,
that outlay is succeeded by depression,
and whatever unduly depress it whether
resulting originally from a stimulant, a
narcotic, sedative, or any other power
ful principle, has the effect of lessening
improperly the action of the heart and
arteries and it is on this account that
niether intoxicating drinks nor tobacco,
nor any thing else producing an effect
which issues in depression, can be recon-
mended for the promotion of health and
longevity. | would therefore strongly
recommend abstinence from the use OF
tobacco in all or any of its forms not
only on the ground of its rendering the
teeth unsightly and the breath disagree
able, bat because it is clear to demon
stration, that it finally depresses the nat
ural powers. Its. use even in the forms
of snuff and errhines is very objectiona-
BILE; the membrane of the nose becomes
thickened, its rensibility impaired, and
the power of discriminating odors great
ly lessened. Miles on Teeth.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1852-04-15
A Curious Fact.

A paper published at Stockton, Califor-
MIA, states in that region is to be found an
abundance of saccharine matter of delici-
Gus flavor. 1t is to be found on different
descriptions of trees, and in different
formes. On the leaves of the willows
which grow upon the banks, it is found
in candied form on the upper surface,
early in the month of July. The In
dians gather the sugar, and at their en-
campment, enjoy the luxury of chewing
the leaves. On the leaves of the white
oak, also there is clear deposit of hon
ey, which is as transparent and fine as
the article is ever seen, but it is of thick
er consistency. Here, also, it collects on
the upper foliage until the latter is borne
down when the saccharine matter drops
in masses or Jumps. Its favor is exceed
ingly pleasant On the ascent of the
Sierra Nevada there is species of pine
much resembling the white pine of the
Atlantic States, except that the leaves
turn down. This tree grows to an enor-
nous size-27O feet in height, and 80
feet in diameter at the base and some
times the trunk runs up 260 feet almost
without limb or crook. The reslnous
matter which exudes from the bark has
a rich saccharine flavor. The Indians
eat in it large quantities.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1852-04-15
From tie PittStou, Pa, Gazette.
Individual and State EnterDrise


we areiinformed that the Lackawanna
Iron and Coal Company have concluded
contract to furnish large quantity of
coal, to be delivered in the city of Buffa-
10, for the use of steam Boats on Lake
Erie the present season. This is indeed
gratifying, and to none more SO, than to
those who have for years been strong ad-
vocates for completing the North Branch
Canalin order that communication ght
be opened, through which the coal in our
Vallies could be introduced, for domes-
tic and all other purposes, in the. State
of New York, as well as for generating
steam on the Lakes. Through the in
domitable enterprise of Messrs. Scran-
tons & Platt, the Lackawanna and
Westren Railroad has been opened, and
coal can now be delivered in the city of
Buffalo. Never was the difference be-
tween individual and State enterprise
more strongly marked, than as seen in
the enterprize of those gentlemen, and
the slow movement ofthe State, in bnild-
ing the North Branch Canal. Eighteen
months only have passed since the blow
was struck on the Lackawanna and Wes-
tern R. R. In less than fifteen months
after the commencement of the work on
that road, 1t aoaS finished, and the cars
were running over road nearly fifty miles
in length. Seventeen years ago the first
work was done on the North Branch Ca
nal. 1t Is not finished get, nor can sin
gle cargo of coal be taken from our val
/ ley through this Canal, to the Canal wa
ters of the State of New York in fifteen
months from this time, provided an ap-
preparation be made Immediately, of mo-
ney enough to complete it Thus the
State has been engaged more years in
building canal only twice the length of
the Lackawanna and Western R. R.
The money invested by the stock holders
of the R. r. is already paying the interest
on the amount invested by its own earn
ings, while the money invested in the ca
nal has been earning nothing, but has
been an annual tax upon the pockets OF
the people to pay its interest. If a man
supports himself by his own industry and
wise calculations, we applaud him. But
if he compels his friends to give him
that support, when he can and ought to
do it himself, we ought to curse him
Had judicious policy been adopted by
the State in regard to our canal, it would
have been finished years ago, and its OWE
earnings would now have been paying the
interest on the money which it costs,
and it would now be supporting itself
A different policy however has been pur-
sued, and it compels the people to sup
port it. The policy then which complse
the people to do this, ought to be cursed
Those who own coal and depend upon
this canal for communication through
which to send it to market, are compel
led to stand idle with their arms folded
while their neighbors are whirling the
valuable mineral product to almost every
extreme point with profit. This is the
difference between the enterprise of 6
few active gentlemen, and the snail-likt
plodding of the great State of Pennsyl
yania.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1852-04-15
A Ne,c Tsmperancc La,e.-A petitio

A Nes0 Temperance La'e.-A petition
is being signed in New York, praying
the Legislature to pass a law by which
any person found drunk is liable to be
arrested and taken when sober before a
magistrate, who shall ascertain from
where the liquor was obtained. The sell
Ter in such cases shall be fined in sum
not less than s25, and not more than
100
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1852-04-15

Rev. DR.. Porter, a Presbyterian cher
gyman of Memphis, has been preaching
a series of astronomical sermons, in or
der to prove the locality of Heaven and
He'll. The "Happy Place" lie locates in
the solar system-in the Sun. "The
other Place he fixes outside Of the solar
and astral systems, in the ''outer dark
ness" beyond the light of the sun and
stars, where the planets, comets, and lost
worlds, which have violated the great
laws of their existence, darkle forever on
their returnless course though eternal
space.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1852-04-15
JOB Rim NC.
Our Evening Hymn.
BY JOHN oRToN.

BY JOHN oRToN.
Oh, It's sweet ere evening closes
Thus with thankfulness to sing,
Though our hopes, like faded roses,
To our bosoms sadly cling;
Though we toil-no gems possessing,
Here our wealth and wisdom lies,
For Gods greatest, purest blessing
From pure thoughts and deeds arise
Would We know the richest treasure
Ever yet by man possess'd!
IT'S the heart, world of pleasure,
Throbbing in thankful breast;
Come, then, join US, sister, brother,
Pass in peace life's f1eeting hours,
Blest by blessing one another,
Like the dew-drops to the flowers.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1852-04-15
The Necessity of Bachelors.

The last census tables "a volumnious docu
ment) reveal some curious items. In Iowa,
for instance, there are 10000 more men than
women. Consequently, if the ratio shall con-
tinue, there must of fnecessity be 10000 bach
elors 1t will be fair to allow 5000 more for
those who, though well disposed to marry,
will be unable to suit themselves, or TO get
suited. This, considering the difficulties in
the current of such affairs in the different
portions of the State, and the number of ILL.,
favored women who never find their "worser
halves" is q small allowance. We may cal
culate, then, on an array of $1,000 bachelors,
and say 1000 of ripe age-a very fair squad
sufficient probably for all the militia purpo-
ses of the State. We suggest the propriety
Of law imposing military duty solely upon
bachelors. They are generally leisurely as
well as worthy class of citizens, well deserv-
ing the diversion. They also lack the prim-
ness, method and neatness which are taught
by domestic discipline, and in this particular
will be benefited by military regimen. The
suggestion is worthy of a passing notice. In
Connecticut, Massachusetts,, Rhode Island
and New Hampshire, where they encourage
home manufactures, and in North Carolina
also, there are superAuity of white females,
but not sufficient, however. to supply the
general deficiency, as there are 100000 more
males than t,arla les in all the States Nor
mon pOlygamy must certainly be stopped
The best interests of the country require it.
The voice Of pooterity imperiously demAnds
It, and we commend this fact also to the at
teutIon of President Fillmore.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1852-04-15
Pub,i,bed nv Theodore schoch.

TERMS-Two dollars per annnum in advance-IMo
dollars and quarter half yeary-and II not pal1 pc
lore the end of the year, Two dollars and half
who receive their papers by carrier or stage
employed by the proprietor, VIII De chargeO % -
cents per year, extra. 49, -. ,,,i,
No papers dtcontinued until all arrearages are paid
cxcept al the option OF the Editor -.
NJ advertisements not exceeding one square (sX-
teen ines will be inserted three weeks for one dollar
sho S,hsr0e FOR one and three insertions the same
A liberal discount made 10 yearly advertisers.
NJ Allletters addressed to the Eclior must be post
Maid
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1852-04-15

sGr The Dutchman who refused to
take one dollar bill because it might be
altered from ten prefers stage travelling
to railroads. The former, he says, rides
him eight hours for dollar, while the
latter only rides him one, Dee beeples
can't cheat him.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1852-04-15

TO Smooth Fiat Hons.-If your fiat irons
are rough or smoky, lays little fine salt on
a fat surface, and rub them well; it will pre-
vent them from sticking to anthing starched,
and make them smooth.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1852-04-15

Proof Of Psychoiogy.-Take cow, cut
straw the length of grass, and put green spec
tacles on her, she will be SO convinced that
she is eating the grass that grass butter can
made from the milk.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1852-04-15

@A Buck while being measured for
a pair of boots, observed:
"Make them cover the calf"
"Heavens!" exclaimed the astonished
snob, surveying his customer from head
to foot, ~ have not leather enogh."
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1852-04-15

Dust for Cleaning Knires.-Ground char
coal is said to be the best thing in the world
for cleaning knives. 1t will not wear the
knives away like brick dust which IS so Of
ten used
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1852-04-15

W a French woman, in Savannah, Ga,
of extraordinary fecundity, thirty-three years
ofage, has just given birth to her twenty-sec-
ond, tweRty-third and twenty-fourth children.
She has produced the whole twenty-four in
nine years They come three at time, and
all doing remarkably well. What is singu-
lar, and at the same time provoking to the
husband, who desires to transmit his name
and title, they are every of them girls.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1852-04-15

FRIENDSHIP.
There is star that beams on high,
With tender. lovely ray,
That lights the path of generous worth
That speaks brighter ddy.
LOVE.
There is tie, golden chain,
That binds with stronger hand
Than iron shackles of the cell
Or all the acts of man.
TRUTH. FzEU
There is a gem, pearl Of worth,
AS lasting as the skies,
More dazzling than the gems of earth,
It's splendor never dies.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1852-04-15

RY A boy from the country was recently
taken into gentleman's family. One even
ing, after having been called up to the draw
ing-room, he came down to the Kitchen
laughing immodefately. whats the mat
ter I" cried the cook. "Wby, dang lt!'' said
he, ''there are twelve on EN- up there, who
couldn't snuff the candle. ard they had to
ring for me 70 do IT.!
The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1852-09-03
PROFESSOR GROUPS

French Glass for Conversation g. Reading,
ViHbe opened on Idesday, the l4th inst, at D.
TIME OBJECT OF THIS CLASS is to aid in
i every possible way those persons in Washing
ton who desire to acquire an accurate knowledge
of French, and to learn not only to read, but to
speak the language fiuenty. Most persons in the
United States acquire their knowledge throughthe
eve alone, and hence the number of individuals
here who read tolernbiy we'll, but do not comprc-
bend a word of French when spoken, or oven when
promises very great advantages. vs. e. "lI.-.@ ~
: The members will meet at the rooms Of Profess
sor d. E. GRoUx, n native of France, who will di-
rect and superintend the exercises, opposite
Browns Hotel, where tickets may be had
.., .. REFERENCES: .a.g "
'FRANcIs MARKoE, esq., g street, between 3D.
and Al streets. tlgl ~ az y. .
WIN. s. DERRICK, esq. corner OIL and 10th ste.
Gen. N. TowsoN, corner of F and 18th SITS.
Mai. w. RICH, H street, between 18th md 18th
H "a, streets. t.lt ..Nrrg .as 90 ..alE ag.-
JOHN W1Lsos, esq. 18th st., between E & F stss
I Capt Gro. F.. De LA ROCHE, Georgetown ,s
Col. PErER FoRcE, 10th street, near ID. .3.rf
Rev. JAMES RYDER. g. .,., .-..,. ~. ...4-.rs,., ~
|. Rev w. J. CLAnKE, corner Of 9th and f sts. s.,
Comm'r AnpREw HAYWOOD, corner of 18th and
II SITS u5 n IN .snyE. Tyut
orIs c. wiaHr, Rittenhouse Academy. ,- -" i
1THoM As CARRERny, esq. H"J'i octs-t
CEDGwICK ON "THE MEASURE OF DAM
y AG rs. second and enlarged edition. 1 vol.
1852 .s,tfH el..Jp>E :. y.t.. Del.
Rawle on the Law Of Covenants for title. vol.
/ 1852. af.8fakH ""iiaht'i '. '
Supplement to Minot's Digest of Massachusetts,
| Smiths Leading Cases Fourth and enlarged
i edition. 2 vols. 1852. "u. lt y.
Blatchiord's New York Statutes from 1929 &c
| 1851. I vol. 1852. .L
! July29 ,8 FRANCK TAYLOR.
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MAYORS PRoCLAMATIoN.

."HEREAs. by the act entitled Gan act re-
w lating to Dogs," approved 25th July, 1929,
and the act amending the same, approved 9th
April, 1898, 10 provided that whenever itshaIi
be made appear to the satisfaction of the Mayor
TINT any animal Of the dog kind" within the city
shall be "deemed and considered mad, sit shalf
be the duty Of the Mayor to issue his Proclama.
ton requiring that all animals of the dog! kind
shall be kept confined for such number OF days
as he shall deem capedient and proper to state in
said proclamation, not exceeding ninety days
Z and II shall be the duty Of the city constables.
and lawful for any other person, to kill and bury
all and every dog going at large contrary to said
8 proclamation" &c. .-.-. .-T.la 4 stssa
Now, therefore, it having been made to appear
to my Satisfaction that there are "anmals Of tho
dog kind" mad within this city, do hereby give
notice to all whom it may concern that sail ami
mails Of the dog kind" in this city are required to
be kept confined for and during the term Of thirty
days from the date hereof; and the police officers
Of this Corporation required to enforce the law
in respect 10 all snch ~ may be found going at
large contrary to this proclamation. g-Lal
Given under my hand al the Mayors Office, in
the city Of Washington, this Seventeenth day OF
August, 1851 JOHN w. MAURY, Mayor.
Aug 1924 lBw3w ., IN ..rsj
The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1852-09-03

DROPOSALS for CARRYING THE MAILS
> OF the United States from the LIST day OF
November, 1852. to the 30th day of June, 1854,
inclusive, in Kentucky and Illinois, will be re-
ceived at the Contract Office of the Post Office
Department, in the city of Washington, until the
18th day Of September, 1852, Ito be decided by the
day following,) on the routes and in the manner
and time herein specified, viz: a Pig" ,#F@7'
a :a3.als a5s KENTUCKY. 8.a~l
,. No. 5,2l5, From Greensboro, by Narrows,
Long Falls Creek, Calhoun, Rumsey, Social Hill
Worthington, Bremen, South Carrollton, Green
vile, Lead Hill, Fruit Hill, Pilot Knob, and Clify,
3 worthington lie to be supplied on the going, and
Fruit Hill on the return trips. 81. -.g--gg g.0.-'
Leave Greensboro Monday. Wednesday, and
Friday, at a m; .'.F'., "' '..''
al Arrive at Elkton next day by b 10; ~,
Leave. Elkton Monday, Wednesday, and Fri.
Arrive at Greensboro next day by 6 p m. Dies;
h 81, u7s., ed ii ILLINOIS. r... rrg ri
No. 1885,, From Dixon, by Grand de Tour,
Nashua, Oregon, Byron, New Milford, Elida,
Keishwaukie, Rockford, Harlem, Roscoe and
Rocktan, to Beloit, II miles and back, six times a
week r-.. .....rt. ...t... ...
Leave Dixon daily, except Sunday, at p m;
Arrive at Beloit next day by p m; tW lti
Leave Beloit daily, except Sunday, at 6 I'm;
Arrive at Dixon next day by 3 a M.
h Bidders should state the mode of conveyance in
tended. The mail is to be carried in preference
to passengers, and to their exclusion, If required
by the size Of the mails Deduction will be made
from the mail pay for trips not run; and fines i'm
posed for those not performed agreeably to con-
tract. The Postmaster General may annul the
contract for repeated failures or for violating the
Post Office laws. He may alter the contract or
schedule. provided he allows pro rata extra pay
for additional stock made necessary by the change.
No extra pay will be allowed should the distance
prove greater than advertised The proposals
should be endorsed email Proposals for Routes
sails, Kentucky and 1886, Illinois, and addressed
to "the Second Assistant Postmaster General"
For further particulars as to the conditions OF
bidding see notes attached to the late advertise
tain routes in Kentucky and Illinois, &c. ia"2
.AP Postmaster General.
b. Posr OFFICE DEPARTMENT, July 81, 1852. '.
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