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The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1852-09-14
The First GGoVvefi4ss,

The First Covering,
The communication in another column,
on the subject of the first covering, came
in too late for publication, in Sunday NOR
ntng's edition: we hasten now to comply
with the request Of the author.
Our antiquarian and biblical knowledge
is 20 extensive that we shall not have to call
on brother W as he suggests. We have
examined all the books at hand, on the SUBJ
ject Of the anti-deluvian inhabitants" of
the race of animals called man, I'VE
have upset certain blue box " into which
we have not peeyed for some time, and have
found what is deemed to be sufficient to
satisfy the most skeptical on the subject
Having endorsed the opinion of our ex-
change, with regard to q the first covering"
we are now willing to contend with any
antiquarian society. from the Pikwickian,
down: that "the first covering worn by
mother Eyen was bear 8: skin.o
Evidently it was not in the 6luse volsnte
fashion, tor this is supposed to be modern
abomination- nor the Bloomer mode, for
this is still later. No, it was worn as tight
as compatible with the ease, grace, and
and elegance for which the first woman is
celebrated.
Paraxtiles and Phiadon, both celebrated
sculptors of the Belchazzaran period, repre-
sent her thus and Rubens, Raphiel, Michael
Angelo, and Leon de Vinci, have agreed
with them; as has also Salvador Rosa and
Hiram Powers. Indeed so stereotyped has
become the impression, that wherever we
see female figure in the "bare skin, 5" we
Involuntary excIaim, Behold Eve!
There is some difference of opinion as to
the color of the skin, and anthropologi-
ans have wrangled about it, and politicians.
Even Theologians have endeavored to
twist the matter in sucha way as to suit
their own limited conceptions of the fact.
But after all the question is only unsettled
as regards Color" Some contend that
it was black, others brown, others, that it
was as 8 is the Polar Bears This SEEM
ing'y uni,nportant question, has created nc
little excitement at various periods of the
worlds history. In very recent con-
troversy, DR.. Wiseman of Rome, expended
all Of his vast research and wisdom to prove
that DR.. Mott of Mobile, is not right on the
subject, when he says "the skin was black
We incline to the belief land there are
many evidences in ancient Egyptian Arch.
eology) to prove, that the color of the
skin was not onl y black but as woolly as the
rams of Bohemia. We have been confirm
ed in this belief by late readings of Eusebi-
us, and Herodotus. The Bear whose skin
covered mother Ewes nakedness, was cap
tured in the forests of Lebanon-taken
down to Joppa in the steam. boat & Argos y
(which gave rise to the story about the
Golden Fleece " There he was hayed
alive, and turned loose, to represent the
Hippo2tamus, an animal that until now,
naturalists have not been able to account
for. Is our correspondent satisfeds We
challenge the world to disapprove what We
say
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1852-09-14

Il is stated in a Paris paper that news had
been received by the last courier from the
East that great part of the city Of Erzerum
had been destroyed by an earthquake.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1852-09-14

There are in the United States eighty one
women holding the Office Of postmaster,
tnlrty one Of whom are in Pennsylvania.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1852-09-14

An INTELLECTUAL ED,ToR.-"Oh.
Jerusalem, here's a nice fix. An
original article to write, and some
body's stolen the scissors -
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1852-09-14

The dates from China are to the 22d June.
The Kwangsi insurgents were in active
combat, and reports were current that they
had worsted the Inperialists. The Friend OF
China says lon the whole, affairs bear an
alarming aspect, and il is impossible TO tell
what may come next 1t is now too evil
dent that this insurrecion is different from
the various risings that occurred during the
reign of the last emperor.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1852-09-14

W"Gallaptry is positively foIbided il
this institution" This is extracted from
the advertisement Of the Lafayette, Ala
Female College. What does il mean?
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1852-09-14

The CuBA movement Of the Lone-Star
Society is going forward. An air Of mys-
terry is thrown over the great end OF their
organization. yet indications all point III one
direction--the liberation Of Cnba. The
number enrolled in its varions branches at
present is said to he fif EN- thouiand.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1852-09-14

Z. - e -
to sue the tenant for damages in CIV
ing the house the character Of bang
"6aunted,' BY circulating tales and
leaving the place; while Mr.. E. thinks
th.t damages should be given him -.
as1nuch as he was not informed Of the
reports previous to his renting it. which
be understands was currently believed
in the neighborhood regarding its
"ghosts.' Not only has the matter
taken this phase but the present lesses
upon the same grounds, demand the
annulling Of his contract and % all
that have been concerned in the build
ing are asking reparation for their los
SEES
Taking this affair altogether, it is
most curious. The residents in the
vicinity say that the building has borne
the character Of haunted house
for several years and that no family
has been willing Of late to remain any
great length Of time, the noises fright
ening them away. AS there always Is
solution to any such mystery We in-
quired after it and was informed by
one person that a carpenter whose shop
had occupied the ground had been
murdered there, that be could not rest
until he had been reyenged ard that
he would reveal all to ''a0riting me-
atum ~. "Another report was that
the celebrated clairvoyant Mrs. Bash
mel had reported conversation which
she had with the restless spirit which
revealed that it was a man whose last
vii! had been Destroyed with the de-
sign of defrauding an orphan girl and
that when repa,ion was made he would
cease to trouble the house 1t was
also reported that parties residing in
the city were implicated in the unholy
transaction and that efforts were silent
ly making to bring them to justice and
restore to the orphan what she long
since should have possessed-a goodly
fortune ~
All the gossip we relate as il is cur
rent in the neighborhood eff the "haun
ted house" aud say nothing in regard
to the correctness Of any portion save
that the noises are heard-ofthat there
is no question and the solution Of the
matter would make an interesting page
alongside the story ofthe "Cock Lane
Ghost. Gazette.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1852-09-14

OLD CLorHEs.-The following fabulous
statement appears ina late number Of Dick
EMS Household Words
Second class clothes which are good
enough to,be exported to Ireland. to Austra-
liza. and to the colonies generally. Great
quantities are sent to the South American
republics; and considerable brisk trade in
left off wearine apparel is driven with that
Great Northern Republic which asserts
itself capable of inaictins corporal punish
ment on the whole universe Wearing
apparel is unconscionable dear in the land
of freedom, and the cheap bucks" of the
model republic cannot always afford bran
new aToadcloth
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1852-01-21
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which will se paid BY us assumed by h is
safe transmission.
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The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1852-01-21

LII WIDTHS.Now in store, and for sale less
II the usual prices
30 pieces medium and owpricsd "a table damask, very
psttsrns 5
pieces nne l04 table dsmask, rich patterns
" dozen dAmAsk table napkins,
20 dozen bleached and brown doylies
- dozen assorted damask and Huckaback towels
- plscss toweinep, all kindr, styles, and prices
50 pieces Irish uhsns, /" all pure, /" for shirting
% ueess Aue Anens for bosoms and collars
loo pieces hns bssched sh:rtng coons
Wf meaJ lOs Of desirable goods line; will
sold very ck1up for the two mcnths
Terms cash, unless arranged 10 the contrary.
Good acJss low prices and fair dealing be relied
PERRY = BROTHER,
Jan l3-3wf t.e Opposite Centre Market
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1852-01-21

Ths stsamshp Columbia win ply with
between San Francisco and ports Oregon
passenger allowed $50 lbs pesona baggage free
ceeding In measurement 10 cubic feet m 4
Freight viii e taken Chages 20 foot
Panama San Francisco of 800 per ton
For freight apply at the Office of the company
West street, New York city. NJ o. ROBERTS.
Isn,iA- lam &
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1852-01-21

(UkE, Tar. and Lame hand and for sale at the
Waahtaroa 0ss woks-Th coke fuel gvea intense
sees no.s readily charcoal The coal Tar used
psist for the timber iron, nc. The lime,
impegnMsd with ammonia, great value manure,
Dee D-u -. T'I-' = - T'FE'1E7'
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1852-01-21

lMPORTANT 70 the Desf--DR. HARTLEY, aust, from
Ear Inhrmay 20 Arch h,dephia,
return M few days The number and importance Of the cases
which his expedite
His will depend much upon il
advisable who wish consult
call Dr. H rsdeacs Myers' good 9th
and 10th PsnhsyivaDia Hour from o. daily
Constellation and examination fee,
undivided branch
enabled him reduce
adree find the confirmed obstinate
yield by q steady the prescribed
The following testimonials submitted with confidence They
his professional
held BY Of the most distinguished medical in the
country; sfsyFn t.t .1.f#fk Fst
had the pleasure nr. Hartley practice,
opinion
he profession nd . q gentemsn.o
w. Parker, M D., Professor Of Surgery, &c.
His professional abilities will be duly appreciated by who
place themselves under his care
!, JOHN u. WHITAKER, M. D.,
x Professor Of Anatomy, &C.
"From with Dr. Harley found depor
ment correct and gentemanly." n
VALENTINE MOTT, m. q.
is my
sAopspd Harley appca
on pnasneed BY pain nconvsnience. and effects nost
instantaneous." HIP. HARDMAN, -
Jan ll-d6 Counsellor at law, 20 Chambers street.
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1852-01-21

WHTTREAUR6TN and extensive Gallery Of Pre-
Daguencoypes Davsi Bro between
~ and 9Th streets, PennsylvnEia svenue
This Eaay Possesses ohers, being built
for this purpose II
largest skys,s in this county and the
possesses facility
t copying paintings dasueueoypc. no, having m superior in
The be obtaned beautiful and highly finished
dasereotypes Ill westhsr hoash cloudy prefera
fa children. Post noFssm promptly attended to-
Awarded medal Fair Maryland Insu
me, and premium Il the late Fair at New York.
GAtIssrNo 205 Baltimore Baltimore; 347 Broadway
New York Pennsyivsnia avenue Washington, D. CT ~ Main
street hchmoad Virginia Lynchburg, Virginia Norfolk vir
unia and Petersburg, Virginia. ,stsf
These galleries opsn free TO the public s hours of the day.
.ls7 A+ j. n. wHITEHURST,
De-. l2-d3m Sole
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1852-01-21

naldmers snA Wash1ngson R.iiroad-Chanse OF
ser 80 ~ EteM H0nrs.
nv and .sr Mond:y December =, the passenger trains between
Lssvs Washington At and 81 am, 10, m, end s. p.
Leavs Daihnove at6 and e. m, and and ~, p. m,
Thxsecond from Washington and fourth from Balti
VIII with the Train to and from Philadelphia
- ~ T. H. PARSONS,
Nov oa-dd -. Agent
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1852-01-21

Mr. SEBASTIAN moved that the resolution submitted
by him on the 10Th instant TO authorize the Committee
on Indian Affairs to employ clerk, be taken up for
sderation
The motion being agreed TO, the Senate proceeded to
consider said resolution
Mr. DAWSON moved to amend the resolution by in
serting " and the Committee Patents and the Patent
Office"
Mr. HALE moved to amend The amendment by in.
sertine g and the Committee on Engrossed Bills"
Mr. CASS | wish to know whether both OF these
applications have been made by order OF the committees
for whom clerks are asked II not, cannot vote for
them.
Mr. HALE. will answer the question far az the
Committee on Engrossed Bills is concerned II is not
done by order OF that committee because there has been
no room assigned to us where meet for consua.
ton @Ht. 81
The question being then taken upon the amendment to
the amendment il was not agreed TO. FE.
The question then recurrsd upon inserting the Commit
tee on Patents and the Patent Office,
Mr. DAWSON. II there 10 any committee besides the
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1852-09-30
The Scott Men are Coming.

We have the names of a number of
good Democrats in this vicinity, says the
Montrose Register, who declare their de-
termination to go for Scott. They have
no desire to have their names paraded in
public, but say that as sure as they live
till November, their votes shall be cast
for the old hero.
There is good story told of certain
active Locofocos in this county, who have
lately been to some trouble and expense
to get their Irish neighbors naturalized,
supposing, of course, that they were Sc
curing so many additionalvotes for Pierce;
but, alas for the calculations politicians!
those same Irishmen are now the foremost
to hurrah for Scott!
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1852-09-30
Post Office Envelopes,

The post-route bill passed by Congress
contains provision authorizing the Post
Office department to cause envelopes to
be made, with suitable water marks on
the paper, identifying them as official, and
with printed stamp, for single or double
postage, with a suitable device. These
envelopes are to be sold at all the post
Offices, at the price of the stamps now
sold-with the very small addition of the
actual cost of the envelopes. This will
enable persons to deposittheir letters, pre-
paid, in the post Offices, at all hours, with
out trouble or inconvenience, and without
the risk of having double postage charged
on letter, by reason of the stamp slip
ping off, by the time the letter gets into
the Office, if not before, as is too often the
case now. 1t will also admit of safe
transmission of letters by private hand,
when preferred, without violation of the
post Office laws, which after the lst of
October will be very stringent on the sub
ject
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1852-09-30
Mr.. King and the L. s. Bank.

The opposition still harp about the de-
funct L. S. Bank, and weekly stir up its
ghost to frighten their seceeding friends
back into the ranks. Hear how the Au-
gusta, Ca Sentinel couples Mr.. King
with the measure,-a paper published in
his native State, and which knows all a.
abou him:
"Closely allied to this is their support
of VIM. r. King, for Vice President, one
of the few men now living who voted for
a United States Bank; while at the same
time they denounce it as one of the most
ultra Federal measures. Mr. King voted
with large majority of the Republican
party in Congress at that day, while near
ly every Federalist voted against it. 1t
was then Republican measure; what has
since wrought SO wonderful change as
to make it now Federal!"
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1852-09-30
Singular Phenomenon.

A correspondent of the Cumberland Tel
egraph, writing, from Fetterman, Va,
under date of Sept. 3, says:
"Our town was visited last night with
a most singular natural phenomenon.---
Nothing less than a food of insects, some
what similar in appearance to the miller
fly. They appeared instantly, and instant
ly rooms wherever lights were burning,
were filled with them, and such a putting
down of widows and shutting of doors was
never known in this region before. Some
rushing to the streets with candles in
hand, were literally compelled to drop
them and vamose as they would from
swarm of bees. One gentleman set his
lamp in the street, and in about FIVE min
utes they were lying on the ground around
it to the depth of g inches. Bontres were
built, and, as the blaze cast its light a
broad, the scene was most singular: and
in their passage to the flames, looked for
all the world like snow flakes coming as
thick as any show you ever saw-pouring
a constant living stream into the tires.-
Soon men and boys commenced shoyeling
them into the flames, which caused any
thing but pleasant sensation upon oltac-
tory nerves. Upon observation it was dis
covered that wherever they lighted, they
remained-depositing az once two eggs
and then few moments afterwards ex-
pirinc. Within ten minutes after 1t was
first noticed that their numbers were de-
creasing, they ceased coming entirely,
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1852-09-30

~ THE MUSICAL WORLD X TINES,
for Saturday, Sept. 25th, contains an un-
usualvariety of useful and interesting mat
ter; among which are No. 4 of the Editors
"Musical Studies for the Million;" let
ter from Barnum in relation to the money
he and Jenny Lind made; an interesting
account of Church Music in Holland, by
Lowell Mason; Letter from Paris about
Madame Sontag's astonishing feats OF
vocalism, withspecimens OF some OF the
chromatic impossibilities that she sur
mounts; four pages of choice Nocal and
Instrument!Music ;.Musical Reviews and
Musical News and an excellent selection
of very readable miscellaneous articles.
The Musical World d Times is published
every Saturday, at 257 Broadway, New
York, for So year in advance two
copies So; FIVE copies $40. The Music
it yearly gives would alone cost S25, if
purchased at the stores and its Musical
Instructions, Criticisms and General Mis-
cellany are exceedingly valuable. To
give additional spice and variety to their
journal the publishers have secured the
exclusive services of the celebrated anony-
nous writer so widely known as FANNY
FERN, whose very readable articles have
created such a stir in literary circles, and
have been copied far and wide. Fanny
is to have an article in the next number of
the Musical World 9- Times, which will
doubtless be something very superior; and
as new volume has just commenced, now
is the time to subscribe. Can't some of our
musical folks get up few clubs for The
Musical World d Times! Try. Ad-
dress Dyer & Willis, 257 Broadway, New
York.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1852-09-30

We are requested to state that the next
session of the Stroudsburg Academy will
commence Monday, October 2Stb, instead
November lst, as before announced. The
number of girls and boys will be limited
to 25 and every attention will be paid
them. Mr.. VAIL has had large school
this summer, and we know that his pupils
have improved. Parents are requested
to send at the beginning of the session as
all classes are then formed.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1852-09-30
The Best Resolution.

The best resolution adopted by any
meeting, at any place, by any party, since
the campaign opened, is to be found "a
mong those passed at Williamsburg. 1t
reads thus:
ReSolUal, THAT WE WILL co TO
WORK AND CONTINUE UNCEAS-
INGLY TO ariUe for u1e success Of Wing
men and Wig measures until tie last vote
as pOlled.
To work! and to work INCREASINGLY!
that's the magic power that ensures sue
cess in all undertakings; and this resolve
universally adopted and acted on by the
Wings, would make our victory certain
as sunrise, and easy as rolling off log
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1852-09-30

SZe read parts of that letter at the time,
d We remember distinctly that it con-
tained what the Judge stated to be his
views on another subject ofinquiry, which
not those now held by his party, or
which he would now any more have
u courage to avow as his own, than
n has to admit that he was opposed In
s37 to Foreigners having the right of
ssaffrage. 1t may be true that he answer
led the inquiry, in regard to his views on
e subject of naturalization, as he states
did but we do not believe a word Of
81 and we may add further, We believe
at if the letter is brought to the light
4 of day, it will show that he did not an
swer as he represents. We say this be-
cause the Native members were strongly
inclined to support him after the receipt
of his letter, and, we have always under
stood, that the letter, or certified copy
of it, was used against him in the United
States Senate when his nomination for
the Supreme Court of the United States
was before that body, and that his reJec-
ton for that Office was mainly owing to
heterodox sentiments therein expressed
by him.
Such are the evidences that Judge
Woodward is hostile to foreigners. Can
any one doubt it after reading the facts
adduced to sustain it, backed up by the
expression of bis views in his letters of
September 6, 1851. We think not, no
matter what he may now write or say to
the contrary
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1852-09-30

HTCol. Benton, speaking of Frank
lin Piecce, says be "was not indicated by,
and his nomination was fraud upon the
American people"
The foregoingiS Hon. Thomas H. Ben
tons opinion of the democratic presiden-
tial nominee. If the intelligent of the
whole party would but speak, as they
think and believe, we have no doubt his
opinion would be generally endorsed.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1852-09-30
MAR RIED.

On the 9Th inst, in Trinity Church,
Newark, by Rev. M. II. Henderson, DR.:
" NJ. Swayze, of Easton, Pa, and
Bethia Lot, of Newton. -
September 23d, by Rev. IA. Watson >
Mr.. Michael Brown Postens, aud Ann
Maria Palmer, both of Stroudsburg.
On the 26th inst, by Daniel Jayne,
Esq, Mr.. Liniord Williams and Miss
Eunieo Myers, roth of Hamilton town
ship.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1852-09-30
MANY WHIGS.
p@We refer our readers to an exec

pTWe refer our readers to an excel
lent article from the Daily News, of Phil
adelphia, headed George W. Woodward.
We hope that every Irishman and Ger
m an will read it, and also the sons Of Irish
men and Germans. Do not be deferred
by its length, it is clearly arranged, plain
ly written and easily understood.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1852-09-30
DagNerreotyne I.ikeneSses.

Mr. j. X. Thompson has taken rooms
at the Court House, in this place, for the
purpose of taking daguerreotype likeness
Those wishing likenesses of themselves or
friends, will call on Mr.. 7. at the Court
House, who will be happy to attend to all
REQUESTS of this nature. He is an able
and skillful artist.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1852-09-30
State Election October Il
PreSideutiaI November z
na- There will be a Whis Caucus at

R9- There will be a Whig Caucus at
the public house of JOHN II. MELICK, in
Stroudshurg, on Saturday evening next,
at clock, P NJ. to take into consider
alton the propriety of nominating some
suitable person for Member of Assembly,
and to transact such other business as
may come before the meeting.
MANY WHIGS.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1852-09-30

ment. We may have something to say
hereafter about this account when it came
before the Auditors of whom, Hon.
JOHN H. EwINa,-rgfnsed to pass a, for
reasons we'll known to himself and some
of the rest of US.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1852-09-30
WHAT HIS OWN NElGBBORS SAY
ABOUT WILLIAM HOPKINS,
His dishonesty, corruption and
disres a rd Of am official Oath.

We take from the " Washington Com
monwealth" of September 22nd, the SUBJ
Joined article in relation to William Hop
kins. It proves that he is dishonest, cor
rupt and has no regard for an official oath,
if he can promote his own private interests.
Read it with care and look for more de-