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Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1852-12-23
4 Rat Story.

4 neighbor, entitled to implicit credence,
relates a story Of the cunning and intelli-
Cence ola rat, more remarkable we think
than any we have listened to. He says,
being plauged with rats about his barn,
he made various attempts to secure some
Of them with a trap, but without success.
The trap used vas made Of wire, and
was so constructed that on a rat entering
and nibbling at the bait, the trap would
spring and cage the intruder. The man,
upon frequently finding the bait gone,
concluded he would watch the trap. Soon
half dozen rats made their appearance,
and among them one that seemed to have
more years than the others. he advan-
ced slowly and cautiously towards the
trap, and when the others would make a
move rs if intending to rush to the bait,
the old fellow would wag bis tail, and
they would fall behind him.
After viewing the trap closely, the
Old fellow approached the back part Of it
and getteng on it, shook the raised part
until the trap sprung and then put paw
through one of the openings between the
wires, and taking the bait off, made his
retreat with it. The same thing was re-
peated the second time the same afternoon.
Our neighbor, determined not to be out
generated by rat, set common trap
in a keg and covered it with Indian meal
In due time the old culprit entered the
key and was secured.-Wilkesbarre Ad-
cate.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1852-12-23
PRINTEN
Flexible Powder.

The japanese do not bury their dead
in cof1ins, but place them in a tub two
feet and a half diamter at the top, and
two feet at the bottom. The fexibility Of
the usually rigid dead is produced by put
ting powder called Dosia, into the ears,
mouth and nostrils of the corpse. The
following is clated by an eyewitness:
An experiment took place in the month
OF October, 1893, when the cold was very
severe. A young Dutchman having died
in our factory, at Desima, l directed the
physician to cause the body 70 be washed,
and left all night exposed to the air, on
a table placed near an open window, that
it might become completely stiff. Next
morning several japanese, some Of the
factory, and myself, went to examine the
corpse. which was as hard as a peice of
wood. One of the interpreters, named
Zeuby, drew from his bosom Sa"t0ct,
or pocket book, and took out an oblong
paper, filled with a coarse powder resem-
bling sand. This was the famous DOSIG
powder He put pinch into the ears,
another pinch into the nostrils, and a
third into the mouth, and presently,
whether from the effect Of this drug, or
some trick which I could not detect, the
the arms, which had before been crossed
over the breast, dropped Of themselves,
and in less than twenty minutes by the
watch the body recovered all its fexibili-
".
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1852-12-23

were returning from party glvenin hon.
or of his election, they observed light
in the printing office. As the establish
ment was usually closed at twilight, it ap-
peared strange it should be lit up at that
hour, SO the Judge determined to learn
the cause. Requesting his daughter to ac-
company him, they assembled the stairs
and entered the Office quietly. A sight
met their gaze which caused the heart of
one ofthem to beat violently. At the desk,
a short distance from the door, sat George,
fast asleep, with his head resting on his
arm. As Ida's, father stepped forward
to awake the sleeper, he observed sever
al political essays lying open on the desk,
and a freshly written article, with the
mysterious stars attached. The truth
flashed upon the Judge in moment-he
was indebted to George for his success!
He beckoned to Ida, who come trembling
to his side Just then, they saw by the
light of the Pickering lamp, smile pass
over the slumberer's face and he muttered
the words dear Ida,' in tender tone.
ooh father = exclaimed the loving girl
affectionately, throwing her arms around
her parents neck, do let George come
hon1e again; it is surely no sin for him to
lore me =
Awakened by the sound of Ida's voice,
George looked around confused, and as
he saw Ida and her father, endeavored
to hide the manuscript. But the Judge
stopped him by saying, laughingly-
1T won't do, young rascal, you are
fairly caught, found out-talk in your
sleep, will ye-ha ha! But come here,
take Ida, and be happy. 1 know she
loves you ha! ha ha y
/ George was bewildered and transport
ed-he had been awakened from pleas
ant dream to bright reality.
! Matters were soon explained, and the
warm-hearted Judge, after blessing them
both, promised to see them married be-
fore he started for Washington.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1852-12-23
A Clock.

Mr.. j. H. Hawes, resident of our vii
lage, has just received patent for new
invented "Calender Clock" which is be-
yond all doubt, a very ingenious and con-
venient article. The clock will run for
one year without winding or setting, and
in addition to its value as a correct time
piece, its calender exhibits the month,
the day of the month, the day of the week,
and the year. The machinery of the
clock is simple, and its movements are
strictly accurate. It's designations of the
day Of the month is surprising, For the
months having but 80 days it denotes that
number, and so for 81 days, while for
February it points to only %, "except
for Leap Year 49," We understand the
inventor and two other gentlemen of our
village, intend Immediately to enter upon
the manufacture of these clocks upon a
large scale. There is money in the in
vention, and we are glad our citizens are
entering on the project,-Hhtca ~ Y.
Democrat.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1852-12-23
Schools at Home,

Few persons realize how much may be
done in thousand pleasant ways at home.
Let a parent make companion of his
child, converse with him Familiarity, put
to him questions, anwer inquiries, COM
municate facts, the result of his reading
or observation, to awaken his curiosity,
explain difficulties, the meaning of things
and the reason Of things-and all this in
an easy, playful manner, without seeming
to impose task, and he himself will be
astonished at the progress which will be
made. The experiment is so simple, that
none need hesitate about its performance.
The first important requisite is, that there
be a mutual confidence between the pa
rent and child, then, in every season and
in every place, there may be such lessons
and new recitations as shall benefit both;
imparting new facts and principles to one,
and elucidating new views and giving
them new force to the other. If, at the
barn, the boy may be required to give the
principle of raising water by the pump,or
some other questions in hydraulics; if
teaming or plowing, why the work is per-
formed easier when the team is near the
load than whether removed; if in the
morning when the grass is sparkling pear
ly drops, how dew is deposited; or, if in
the silent and impressive evening hour,
why he is chilled in passing the valley,
and finds again the genial warmth on as
cending the hill. When around the fire.
side, daughters may state the principle
upon which the smoke assends the Chin
ney, and why the air is warmest at the
top of the room. At another time, why
the pitcher sweats in the hot noon; or the
"dough rises in the pan.
By thus observing events as they pass,
we are Gl1cayS at school, both old and
young, teachers and pupil in turn. A
new enthusiasm is kindled in the breast
of each other, while new desires for i'm
provement are awakened, and new sour
ces for it are developed at each recitation.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1852-12-23
Be Comprehensive.

Talk to the point, and stop when you
have reached it. The faculty some pos
sess of making one idea cover quire of
paper, is not good for much. Be compre-
hensive in all you say or write. To fill a
volume upon nothing is a credit to nobody;
though Lord Chesterfield wrote very
clever poem upon nothing.
There are men who get one idea into
their heads, and but one and they make
the most of it. You can see it and almost
feel it when in their presence. On all oc-
casions it is produced till it is worn as
thin as charity. They remind us of a
twenty-four FOUNDER discharged at a
humming- bird. You hear a tremendous
noise, see volume of smoke, but you
look in vain for the effects. The bird is
scattered to atoms. Just so with the idea.
1t is enveloped in cloud, and lost amid
the rumblings of words and fourishes-
Short letters, sermons, speeches, and par
agraphs, are favorites with US. Commend
us to the young man who wrote to his
father-"Dear Sir, am going to be mar
ried;" and also to the old gentleman who
replied-"Dear Son, 60 ahead"
Such are the men for action. They
do more than they say The half is not
told in their cases. They are worth their
weight in gold for every purpose in life.
Reader, be short; and we will be short
with the advice.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1852-12-23

A friend of ours, who possesses a quiet
vein Of humor, was recently on visit to
Maryland, and relates an amusing account
of a 'colored chorus witnessed by the re-
lator at one Of the African churches
The masculine darkics were arranged
like four-and twenty blackbirds all in a
row, on one side, and the females on the
other. The latter commenced the chorus
with 'Oh! for man-oh! for man-oh!
for mansion in the Skies to which the
former responded, Send down sal-send
down sal-send down salvation to my
SOUL
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1852-12-23

lD5'Sammy, my boy, what are breach
es of trust Z said father to his smartest
boy.
'What funny question, Pa
Cant you answer it, Sammy?
'Yes, Pa, but I don't like to-
what silly boy, come, out with it,
well, Pa, your Sunday trousers are
breeches of trust, cause you got 'em on
tick
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1852-12-23

SAD TRAGEDY.-A dispatch from Louis
vile says that on the last trip from ST.
Louis of the steamboat James Millenger,
the white of Daniel Street, deck pas
senger, leaped overheard with her infant
in her arms. The husband leaped after
her, and all three were drowned, They
had three other children on board, who
were provided for by the passengers and
landed at New Albany, with their grand
father.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1852-12-23

LARGE BUcK.-Mr. Gideon Bowman,
of Allegheny township, Somerset county,
Pa, a few days ago, shot the largest buck
in the mountains. The deer has been
known by the name of "Old Isaac" for
many years; some hunters say sixteen; he
had nine bullets in him in addition to the
one that killed him. His weight was 242
mounds.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1852-12-23
"THERE WERE GIANTS IN THOSE DAYS.

"THERE WERE GIANTS IN THOSE DAYS.
SO it has been said of past ages. It
may now be said that there are giants in
these days in New Orleans. He arrived
there from Louisville. His name is Angus
McKackell; he is 19 years of age; is 7
feet 9 inches in height; is of robust pro-
portions, especially in the feet; weighs
400 pounds, and is still growing. He is
a native of Nova Scotia.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1852-12-23

SAT- far 6s.-Perhaps it is not as gen
orally known as it shauld be, that salt put
IN the mouth, will instantly relieve the
convulsive movements in fits, either Of
children or animals.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1852-12-23

A farmer in the neighborhood of Bat
tie Swamp, Cecil County, Nd, raised
this year lis bushels of corn to the acre.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1852-12-23
Published by Theodore Schoch

TERMS-Two dollars per annnum ia advance-Two
dollars aud quarter half yearlyand If not paid be-
the end Of the year, Two dollars and half Those
who their papers by carrier or stage drivers
employed by the proprietor, viii be charged 81 IL
cents per year, extra.
No papers dtcontinued until all arrearages are paid
except al the option OF the Editor.
~ Advertisements not exceeding one square tslX-
teen nesl VIII be inserted three weeks for one dollar
and twenty-five cents for every subsequent insertion
The Charge for and three insertions The same
A liberal discount made to yearly advertisers.
~ All letters addressed to the Editor musi be post
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1852-12-23

There are persons in the world, who,
in order to screen themselves from the
charge of extravaganza and folly, try to
do it under the plea of decency. These
persons will commit many acts, which ii
they had true ideas of decency, they would
hesitate to perpetrate. We think the fol-
lowing are few of the many practices
that come under the cognemen of mt de-
cent;
1t is not decent for person to make a
show above his or her means.
1t is not decent for person to run in
debt when he does not intend to pay,
1t is not decent for person to be al
ways talking about his neighbors.
1t is not decent to ascribc improper
motives to every one we may come in con-
tact with
1t is not decent for one to appropriate
another's pecuniary means for his OWL
qualification.
1t is not descent for young people tc
show no respect to the aged,
1t is not decent to spend your money
in foolishness, when you have debts that
ought to be paid.
It is not decent to starve your family
by spending your money for liquor.
1t is not decent to say one thing and
mean another.
1t is not decent to cheat your neighbol
because you happen to have a little more
knowledge than he is possessed of.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1852-12-23
A GIANT AND GIANTEss.-At Plais-

A GIANT AND GIANTEss.-At Plals-
town, in Essex County, England, there at
present resides woman aged twenty,
who stands six feet four inches high, and
the middle finger on either hand measures
six inches; the length of her arm is twen-
ty-eight inches. 1t is only within the
three or four last years that she has at
tanned her present extraordinary hight
There is every indication that two or three
inches will be added to her stature. The
Kentish giant, Edward Crauser, is pay
ing his addresses to this young woman,
and they will probably be married. Crau-
ser is only nineteen years of age, and
stands seven feet six inches. His father
and mother are below the middle stature,
and his sisters are dwarfsh,
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1852-02-21
AGRICULTURAL CONVENTION.
FRIDAY MORNING. FFBRURy %

The Convention assembled at the room over
the Methodist Book Conncern, at IL o'clock
A NJ, Friday.
| MIR. Ruffin, from the Committee to prepare
business, made long report for the organiza-
ton OF the Society, which was concurred in
| by the Society.
| Mr.. F. G. Ruffin of Albemarle, from the
| committee to prepare an Address, reported one
which was concurred in by the Convention.
MIR. Morris, of Amherst from the committe
| on the Inspection of Guano, &C., presented a
report that it was expedient to abolish it. The
report was laid on the table.
Mr.. Morson of Goochland, offered several
resolutions for the further organization of the
Convention, which were agreed to.
The Society then proceeded to the election
| of a Treasurer.
Mr.. r. Grattnn nominated Gen. B. Peyton
| Of Richmond city. Mr.. A. Robinson, Jr., no.
minated l.. ID. Crenshaw of Henrco county,
The ballots were distributed, and on being
counted the result was as follows: Peyton So,
Crenshaw 10.
So Gen. b. Peyton was declared elected.
MIR. Z. Ruffin, of Hanover, in a very feeling
manner offered resolutions expressive of our
| sympathy with the family of General Corbin
Bruxton, in the loss they have sustained by
| his sudden death, which were unanimously
adopted.
On motion of Gen. Richardson, q resolution
was adopted, recommending the Southern
Planter, to the support of the Farmers of Vir-
ginia.
Various members then subscribed their
| names members of the Society.
isN1r. F. Minor, nominated E. Ruffin, of Han.
| over. as President of the Society.
The ballots were distributed and resulted for
Edmund Ruffin SO, so Mr. Ruffin was declared
unanimously elected.
Dir. Ruffin, on taking the Chair, returned
the heartfelt thanks for the honor done him.
He pledged his ability to the Society to dis
charge the duties they imposed on him.
MIR. F. Minor nominated ]. NJ. Morson, of
Goochland, as LIST Vice-President.
MIR. WIN. Nelson nominated w. Newton of
Westmoreland, (but subsequently, Withdrew
the nomination at the request of Dir. Newton.)
Mr.. N. F. Bowe, Of Henrico nominated
A. Stevenson.
On counting the ballots it was found that
Morson received %, Newton 10, Stevenson 6,
X. Sampson l..
Ga motion of Mr.. Minor, Mr.. Hill, Carter,
Of Charles City County, was elected I'd Vice
President, MIR. Willioughby Newton ID Vice
President, Mr.. Thos. jefferson Randolph 4th
Vice President, Gen. p H. Steenberger of
Mason County, 5ih Vice President, and Mr..
kobt. Grattan of Rockingham 9th Vice Pres
ident.
Messrs. l.. E. Harvie of Amelia, VIM. Boul-
ware OF King a. Queen, Edwin G. Booth of
Nottoway, VIM. u. Oyerton of Hanover, and
VIM. ii. Richardson of Richmond city, were
elected the executive committee.
On motion of MIR. L. J. Randolph, Mr..
Chas. b. Williams of Henrico, was elec,ed
Recording Secretary, and Mr.. Frank G. Rufin
OF Albemarle, Corresponding Secretary. The
| Convention then adjourned to meet FRIDAY
evening al II o'clock.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1852-02-21

FIRE WoRKs.-At the Armory, this evening,
under the superintendent of Captain Dim
mock, will be displayed magnificent dis
charge of fireworks. From the we'll known
success of former efforts at the Armory, we
are induced to expect delightful treat. But
apart from this consideration, letall know that
the admission fee Of twenty five cents, charged,
will be given to the relief of the sharp pangs
of poverty, and we prophecy that there will
be large assemblage. The proceeds will be
beloved on the INDECENT of the city, and we
entreat all who by the comfortable fireside can
turn thought to the wants of others, to pa
tronize the noble effort of Captain Dimmock.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1852-02-21

HUsrrNGs CoURr.-A called meeting o.
this court was held on yesterday for the pur.
pose of examining Henry T. Miller of Ches
ter6eld, to answer the charge Of unlawfuily
stabbing officer 1. b. White at the Theatre on
the evening of the 9th January. After hear
ing the evidence (which we have already give I
in full) the Court discharged Miller from fur
Their prosecution. The Court was constituted
Of Aldermen Cowles, Caskie, Farrar, Wing.
field and Bray.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1852-02-21

3 MAxoRs CoURT,-Wanf II space compels
~ 10 condense the criminal items Of yesterday
ss much ~ possible. The father Of Alfred 7.
Harris vas fined for the misdemeanor Of bin
son 10 throwing stone At William Wyatt IT.,
% and costs.
Two white men were brought before the
Mayor for being drunk, and somewhat disor.
derIy and were discharged with admonition.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1852-02-21

JOHNSON, THE BARBER.-Johnson,u under
the American" the Prince of BARRIERS, has
strengthened his razor, scissors, lather, and
skill, by associating with him the we'll known
tonsor, Dick Hobson, and the old custom
among BARRIERS of drawing blood, is conf ned,
in Dicks hands, to the proper instrument; the
razor not being used in his establishment for
that purpose. Johnson, we see, by his adver.
tisement, will not part with his receip, for his
tonic for the hair. but has concluded TO supply
all demands himself
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1852-02-21

EMAscIpArEp.-Ellen Rebecca Ellet, an
emancipated slave under presentmen, for re.
naming in the State contrary to law, and re.
cognizance to appear and answer that present.
ment, was arrested Thursday evening for wan,
of register. She was discharged on yesier.
day; her surety protecting her until the find-
ing Of the jury.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1852-02-21

FiRE.-Between eight and nine o'clock yes
terday morning, the roof of the large frame
building, nearly opposite tho Exchange Bank,
known formerly as the Globe Hoiel--caugh,
6p from some burning SCOT sha, fell upon il
from the chimney. The 6re was Instantly
extinsuished BY the inmates Of the house.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1852-02-21

FINE PIcTURE.-Those who feel an interest
in the arts, may see fine crayon picture of
the venerable Mir. Potaux, one of our Oldest
and most highly esteemed citizens, by step
ping into the bookstore Of Messrs. Nash and
Woodhouse. 1t was executed by Mr.. Per-
sico for many years a resident of this city,
to which he has once more returned after a
long absence. Mr.. p. is brother of the great
artist, who executed the colossal statue of
Columbus. He seems to have come in for his
share of the genius belonging to his family.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1852-02-21

SoIREEs MYsTERIoUsEs.-Mr. Whitney will
deliver another of his entertaining lectures
interspersed with variety of curious expert
men,s and good music, this evening at Odd
Fellows Hall. At2 o'clock this afternoon he
will lecture to schools and young people gen.
orally.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1852-02-21
DIED.

On the 10th instant, ct 10 O'Clock, P. NJ. ,LUCTUs
J.. Youngest con of Jane F. and w Ws;thaIl. agsd
2years, 8 months, and 16 days. His funeral Win
take place on Saturday morning, 2lst instant, a.
o'clock, A. NJ. at the residence of his f4thsr. on
Marshall street, near Brook Avenue The friends
and acquaintsnces of the family are particularly in
to attend without further notice.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1852-02-21

RETURSED.-The negro boy advertised in
yesterdays Dispatch as runaway, has been
captured and returned to his master, Mr.. Nc.
Connell.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1852-02-21

MAGAZINES FOR MARcH.-Messrs. Gresham
q Co. sent US yesterday copies of G obey and
Graham's Magazines for March.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1852-02-21

Col. BENTON AND lNTERvEsTIoN.-The st.
Louis Republican says the Kossuth fever has
abated there, and remarks:
at is now well known that COL Benton has
distinctly avowed himself opposed to Kos
suth's propositien of the Intervention. of cur
Government in the affairs OF Europe. He has
denounced il openly and publicly; and hence
the luitering and shaking in the shoes of the
faithful here. We do not prstead 10 know how
far the panic has spread bufit ID evident, 70
mere casual observer, iRatrhere is a grea,
ssasipg 10, among the boisterogs aud 'un.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1852-02-21

HEBREW BALL.--Our susceptible eyes (shall
we say hearty have not yet recovered from the
dazzling effect of the scene of Thursday night,
at the American Hotel. Your most merciless
weapon is the glance of lovely woman, bnt
her bright lips will heal the thrust, however
deep.
There were beauties visiting that little divi.
sion of earth last night, whom, had Solomon
seen, he would have turned an apathetic eye
from the Queen of Sheba, and bewildered his
mind to choose the most beautiful of the throng
Sir Walter Scott in his "Rebecca" sazes US
from the desperate attempt to describe the
fairest.
So was the Ballroom; but we were struck
with surprise, that even Proprietor Smith,,
could prepare so superb display, and sub
stantial recreation for the palate as he present.
ed in the sale de (estin. We should attemp
description, but want of room forbds.
Suffice to say, that the whole affair was
more than worthy of those Balls which have
preceded it, and Mr.. Smith improves ON ac-
quaintance.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1852-02-21

FIsED.-E. H. Clark. was fined % and costs
fer the violation Of az ordinance by one Of bis
drivers.