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The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1854-03-02

II The snow storm of Monday night
and Tuesday morning the 20th and 2Ist ult.- =
was very severe throughout large portion of
the United States. Ii extended from the Bay
Of Fundy TO Norfolk, and from the ea-board
TO the AIleghenies. II was the most violent
off the Delaware and Chesa peake Bays. The
snow fell over this extensive scope 10 the
depth Of from three inches to two feet, and
the high winds which every where prevailed, f,
drfted it into banks Of formidable size. impe-
ding and obstI uctiDg ira, ell in all directions.
The trains on the various railroads were un-
able in many cases TO get through, and some
were wedged in banks Of snow, so that they
were extricated with great difficulty. The
train on the Camden and Amboy road, con-
tanning one hundred passengers, was stuck,
at ten o'clock, p. NJ, one mile south of New
Brunswick, and was not extricated until ten
o'clock next day. The freight train on the
Central road to Easton was also edged in,
and obstructed the travel on that route for the
day. Similar mshaPs occurred on all the rail-
roads diverging from the Atlantic cities.
We have heard of no loss Of life on land by
the storm. The shipping, it is hoped, have
also escaped mortal disaster. The wind for
tunately was favorable for vessels to get into
the opon sea, md thus esca pc the dangers Of
the coast.-SuSser Register.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1854-03-02
DEATH Of Gen. ArmsyOng.--Tbe Wash

DEATH Of Gen. ArnlStlOng.--Tbe Wash
ington Union is in mourning for tb'
death of General Robert Armstrong, one
of the editors and proprietors of that pa
per. He departed this life on THURSDAY
evening at o'clock, at his residence il
Washington City. His age was 63, and
his disease congestion of the brain. Gen
A. distinguished himself in the war 1912
and was for many years the bosom friend
of Gen. Jackson.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1854-03-02

RISE IN CRoCKERY.-Among the ma
ny articles that have advanced in price il
our market, says the Boston Traveller is
that of crockery ware, which, owing tc
the high price of Goals and other materi-
ais in the Staffordshire Potteries, Eng
land, they have been obliged to raise
their prices from twenty to thirty per
cent, and, consequently, the rise here
must follow,
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1854-03-02
Frighif.sI Accident at sia:ar:,. .

BUFFALO, Feb 24-Another frightful
accident occurred at Niagara Fallsto-day.
Several persons, it appears, were at work
at the suspension bridge, when the scaii-
olding on which they were standing gave
way, precipitating two of them from u
hei ght of two hundred and forty feet
They were of course instantly killed.
Two Others saved themselves by catching
hold of the cables, to which they clung
until rescued.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1854-03-02

O. A farmer in France, near Rodez was
in the habit of cruelty ill-treating his horse.
A few days ago, the animal being at liberty,
rushed on him, threw him down, trampled on
him, and bit him severely. He uttered loud
cries. but il was some time before they were
heal I'd, and when at length some persons went
to his assistance he was quite dead.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1854-03-02
Fish between COngresslnci,.-An.
liciDated Duel.

WASHINGTON, Feb. ga serious fracas
occurred last night, between Hon. Jeremiah
Clemens, Democratic Senator from Alabama
and Hon. Wiley P. Harris, Democratic mem
ber from Mississippi. Clemens, it appears
refused to acknowledge an introduction to
Harris, whereupon angry words ensued, and
the result was that Clemens knocked Harris
down. The belligerents were separated: but
a duel is anticipated.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1854-03-02

Rents i5s Neac York.-The New York
Mirror, as illustrating the upward tenden-
cies Of everything but newspapers, says
the occupant of store No 5 Astor House,
who has heretofore paid $500 rent, is to
pay $3.50 after the first of next May
The rent of the stores in front of the Me-
tropoltan Hotel which has before been
raised to $4,000.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1854-03-02
Rail Road Accident.

On Sunday last locomotive was run up
the Belvidere Delaware railroad to examine
its condition, and on its return. while crossing
the culvert near Milford, which had been un-
dermincd by. the freshet, was thrown over the
em5ankment. One of the hands was killed
and two others severely wounded.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1854-03-02

nayA slander case was tried at Danyille
last week, in which the jury found ver-
dict of $500 against the defendant, fol-
having slandered young lady whom be
had formerly courted, and ofwhose char.
actcr he had at that time spoken very
highly.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1854-03-02

Destructive TOrnqdo.-A violent tornado
accompanied by thunder and lightning, pass
ed over the village of Harrison, Ohio, on the
l4,h ult, blowing down houses, fences, trees
&c. Among the buildings injured was the
Presbyterian church, which was unroofed.-
Bags of wheat it is said, were blown out OF a
wa con. and sticks of timber whirled through
the air like feathers. A young man named
William Pruden had leg broken, and num-
Der of others were injured.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1854-03-02
Election i'm Maine.

PORTLAND, Me-, Feb. 23--An election took
place yesterday TO fill the vacancy in the
House of Representatives, caused blythe cleo
ton of Mr. Fessenden as U. S. Senator
c. G. Game, Wing, was chosen, having
about SO plurality.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1854-03-02
Completion Of The North Branch
Canal.

The Columbia Democrat publishes the
report Of Gen. William Brindle, Super
intendent of the North Branch Extension
of the Pennsylvania Canal, by which it
appears that this important Improvement
is now completed, and will be in operation
in early Spring.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1854-03-02

Liquor Destroyed byG Mob-On Monday
of last week Mr.. Jeremiah Mclaughlin,
while under the influence Of liquor, fell from
the steps of Wilson's hotel, at New Lisbon, O.,
and was instantly killed. This SO excited
his acquaintances that they attacked the GRO
cery where he was made drunk and destroyed
all the liquor in it. Several other groceries
were visited and treated in the same way.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1854-03-02

BankS.-Tbe Senate have passed bills
to recharter the Bank of Middletown; tc
recbarter the Bank of Northumberland
to incorporate the Farmers and Mechan
ics' Bank of Allentown. They defeated
the bill to recharter the Bank Of Gettys.
burg.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1854-03-02
PHILADELPHIA Markets.
FEBRUARY %, 1854.

FEBRUARY %, 1874.
Wheat Flour, per barrel $s 80; Rye do, $6
90 per barrel; Corn Meal $4 so do. Wheat
per bushel 81 80; Rye 10 cents; Corn 50
cents; Oats II cents per bushel.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1854-03-02
Ghe 1efrrsonian.
Thursday, March 2, 1854.
Preaching.

Rev. J. MILLER, will preach in the
Presbyterian Church, in this place, on
Sunday morning at half past ten o'clock
the 6fth of March.
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o. The next session of the Philadelphia
Annual Conference ofthe Methodist {. Church
will be held at st. Peters NJ. E. Church,
Reading, on the Rcd March. Two hundred
members will be in attendance.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1854-03-02

RT The Bill to appropriate three mil
lions of dollars for the construction of six
steam frigates, was taken up in the SEN
ate Oh Thursday, and passed in less than
ono minute.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1854-03-02

1t is denied that there is any truth in the
reported engagement" between Ex-Presi-
dent Fillmore, and Miss Porter, of Niagara.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1854-03-02

James B. Clay, Esq, son of the late Hen
ry Clay, has purchased stallion in New
York, for which he paid the handsome sum Of
$4,000.
The Belmont chronicle, and farmers, mechanics and manufacturers advocate. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1848-1855, 1854-08-11
Know Nothing Creed.

Mr.. POLLOCK, the Fusion candidate for
Governor of Pennsylvania, against BiGLER
joined the Know Nothings on the evening o'
the 10Th OF June. Mr.. POLLOCK, On enter.
ing that secret order, swore,
lst. He would not vote for or appoint to
Office any man who was not born in this
country.
Cd. He would not vote for or appoint to
Office any man who believed in the doctrine
OF the Roman Catholic Church, whether
born in this country or elsewhere.
Sd. He would not vote for or appoint to
Office any man whose father was not born in
this country, and believer in the Protestant
religion.
1t has come TO pretty pass when candi-
dates for Governors are compelled to play the
demagogue and bigot in this way.-OhiO
statesman.
We have seen the substance Of the above
article in numerous exchanges. The Pitts
bug Gazette, which by the way is down OH
the "Know Nothings," has proved satisfact-
orily that Mr.. Pollock was not in the neighbor-
hood of Philadelphia on the evening of the
10Th of June, but that he was many miles
away. AS for the creed of the "Know
Nothings" we presume it must be correct as
the Democratic organ at Columbus asserts it
and its editors are the greatest "Know Moth
ings" we know of.
THE LOGAN GAzETTE.-The Statesman
has been ilattering itself that the tWhigs of
ohio by thousands would refuse to support
the an.i-Nebraska ticket; and, as evidence
70 chow thai such would be the case it has
ouoted rom the Logan county Gasette. To
show~what ,eliance the slave Democracy
have from this sourc.e, we copy two paragraphs
from the last number OF that paper. 1t will
be seen that the editor cordar,v supports the
ticket. The compliment to Judge Swan is
no more than strict justice.
"But there is an issue which we make,
which is fair and proper to be made, and up
ON which we are ready and willing to 90 to
the country We place their claims 10 election
upon the relative legal qualifications of the tpo
men. OF the qualifications of Judge Swan,
there need be nothing said in this region OF
country. He was our Common Pleas Judge
for long period of time, and of the ability,
the purity, the dignity of his administration,
we have never heard solitary doubt express
sed. In age, in experience, in legal learning,
he has immeasurably the advantage of his
opponent, and it is upon these grounds ex-
clusively that we solicit the public support
"a great many of the leading Democrats
Of Hamilton county desire the withdrawal Of
Mr.. Millers name as candidate for Board
Of Public Works. The Encouragement Of
his branch of the public service has been SO
,ross Of late years. that the party begin to
The Belmont chronicle, and farmers, mechanics and manufacturers advocate. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1848-1855, 1854-08-11

there" 1t was no 60, however, the Nebrascals
were too numerous, and the friends Of
Northern rights were compelled tosuccumb.
Whether they will allow a rod to be thus
held over them and n .nauseous dose forced
down their throats, the ballot box will deter
mine.
On motion of DR.. Campbell, Judge Kennon
was invited to address the meeting. The
Judge seemed to repudiate the purely Demo
cratic idea that the Wing party wa. ..dead,and
spoke of it as an actual, vital iparty--one oI
the tive great parties in our country. On the
question of cliques (rather an absorbing topic
by the way, among the Democracy just now, ),
he gave some very wholesome advice. He
said that he had never been member Of Of
acted in concert with any clique, although
Frequently solicited by his friends TO do so. He
exhorted his Democratic friends to preserve
their party intact, and maintain unbroker
their distinctive lines, as therein dwelt tn,
true elements of success.
We shall take occasion to refer to tb,
resolutions of this meeting again, and shal
probably be able to publish them next week
The Belmont chronicle, and farmers, mechanics and manufacturers advocate. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1848-1855, 1854-08-11

We clip the following from the Daily
Wheeling Argus, and can freely say, so far
as the musical ability of the teacher is con-
cerned that the compliments therein contain.
ed are merited. OF the school in question
we know nothing personally, but have fire.
quently heard it spoken of in terms of the
highest commentator.
THERE is NOTHING LIKE EDucAT1oS.-We
have often had the great pleasure and oppor-
tunity to witness, where the hearts and souls
were charmed, either through thoughts aud
expression of the knowledge by great Seniuses
and members of the fowery field; but yet, we
never expected to hear or see such concert
as we have witnessed, at lonely, and yet a
worlds advisable stand--a Presbyterian
church, at Rock Hill, which was built by the
beloved members, three miles from here on
the other side Of the river, above West Whee-
ling. There we had the pleasure of hearing
| some of the most beautiful mel ,dies, sung in
full chorus in which the harmony was produ-
ced by more than thirty young Ladies' and
Gents, all of that Eeighborhood and scholars
of that much talented teacher, Mr.. Ripley of
st. Cairsville, Ohio.
Everything through their whole programme,
a number of twelve pieces was sung beauti-
! fully and with much taste.
| The sound Of those sweet voices which
passed from the amusing and rosybrt3ht ears,
rolled with its power through the soft and
gentle breathing air, and could not but charm
the birds, which, as we plainly heard, called
their youngsters together to come and listen.
There they spent that oath June about
right, and if any of our Wheeling friends
could have heard that charming concert; no
doubt but they would not alone felt astonish-
ed, but would have given them three cheers,
for their industry, through which our souls
were charmed. But yet the fine and elegant
treat, which as christians they showered and
poured upon us, calls me now in my thoughts
back again in their midst and wish them to
accept my thousand thanks for their kindly
invitation and for all which we received
Sure we always now shall, know, that the
| Rock Hill Ladies and Gents are-some.
Wheeling, July 6. A VISITER.
The Belmont chronicle, and farmers, mechanics and manufacturers advocate. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1848-1855, 1854-08-11

August noon take very sharp grubbing hoe |
and cut every stalk off just under the ground. |
II YOU hit the right time ii will be a deaden-
er. We are generally aware that there is
time in the dark of IT, moon in February oI
Juae when any wound is fata to any bush or
tree. The very time when it Is so is matter
not certainly known. The best plan is to
cut off all bushes and briers one inch or go
under the ground with sharp instrument In
the dark OF the February noon. IL any ot
them sprout repeat the operation in the dark
of the moon in June. And then in the dark
of the moon iB August you should examine
aud finish the work and you are done. a
fact is what we always want, for II tests our
theories. A man Of close observation and
great experience told me, al once rid out u
fence row with pums, grapes, elders and
every thing almt st in it--a rod wide--hldlng
the fence and hideous to the eye. did it in
The dark of the moou in February, and moth
ing in il ever sprouted Using sharp in
strument, cutting all off just under the ground
the wound was clean one and not bruised
and the resul: was, when the roots felt the
warm weather that soon followed, they sen,
I'D their sap and il ran out at the wound til
thew became so ex austed they never coult
recover. This saves much labor in digging
cut all the roots"
As good roads increase our comfort and adj
greatly to the appearance and value OF ou
Innds--neyrr let water run all over the road
Bv all means have ditch above the road ant
where the water crosses it, put little bridge
or there YOU viii have mud hole. Leav
no logs lying along the side OF the road, o
even with their ends up TO it, or stump in th
edoe of the road, or there you will have mu
holes. The roads should be thrown up earl
in the season so as TO be beaten hard belor
irosts
The laws should require all hogs that ru
at large, especially in reach OF the NatIona
road, to have rings in their noses. They roo
the banks, skinnng them of their sward an
then the ground washes into the bitches. Th
expense need not exceed one cent per hog.
IF not vet done, now bud your plums an
cherries. Every one can have good iru
and should have it, and not be always beg
ging or stealing from their neighbors.
YOU prefer buying do so-that is honorable
but if you have an acre OF ground do not b
such do-nothing of drone that you neve
can find time to plant tree Of good fruit i
il.
To bud select q smooth place on the bar
with sharp knife cut across tho bark AM
lust through it-then cut the bark perper
dcularly for an inch aboUc the other Gu
raise the bark on both sides OF the latter
take no wood out of the bud you put in an
tie with care, not letting the threads kn'
on the bud. One showing will learn you a
about it. hLlQUls'
The Belmont chronicle, and farmers, mechanics and manufacturers advocate. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1848-1855, 1854-08-11
PROBATE COURT.

Judge HARRIS, on the Bench, Monday,
Aug. 7.--State of Ohio, Us. Jacob Aultfather.
For keeping house where spirtuous liquors
were sold;-for selling spirituous liquors to
mi iaprs;- ;--and for selling liquor to persons in
the habit Of getting drunk. An argument
arose on the eonstitutionaity of the New
Temperance Law, upon several different
points, some of which were entirely new.
Gen. WEIR maintained that the law was
unconstitut ional because it had not been
fully and distinctly read on three separate
days, and showed the Senate journal of last
winter to prove his position. 1t appears TINT
after the first reading of the bill in the Sem
ate it was amended by striking out all after
the enacting clause and new bill inserted.
The bill as thus amended was not read three
times, which was claimed to be unconsttu-
tonal. 1t was held, further, tina. by strict
construction of the 9th section of the law, it
would become necessary to convict a man
under the first, second and third sections be-
fore finding him guilty of either. The law
reads: "That for every violation Of the pro-
visions Of the first, second and third sections
of this act, every person SO offending shall
forfeit and pay," &c. 1t was also held that
the law contained more than one subject,
which was in violation of the Constitution.
The Court held that the amendment of the
original Bill by striking out all after the title
and the enacting clause and substituting a
new BILL was an amendment, and that all
amendments are not required to be read "fully
and distinctly on three separate ldays." Ii
further held that it was the evident intent Of
the Legislators that the law should be under
stood to read: "That for every violation OF
the first, second, or third sections" &C. The
Court ove-ruled all the grounds of objection
and fully sustained the law.
The verdict of the jury in the case was
."GuHty."
We understand it is the intention of the
defendant to take these questions to higher
Court--and they, will probably be Tor hearing
before the District Court at its next sessiur
here.
The Belmont chronicle, and farmers, mechanics and manufacturers advocate. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1848-1855, 1854-08-11
Democrntic ConIenfi on.

The Democracy of this County held the,
Convention in the Court House in this place
on Saturday last, and nominated their County
ticket. II is as follows-Clerk, John II.
Heaton; Probate Judge, Samuel Ministers;
Auditor, VIM. Il, Meek; Sheriff, jacob Hall
Commissioners VIM, Lucas g. John Taggert:
Director of Infrmary, VIM. Ramage, This
is very fair ticket, and no doubt the Demo-
cracy generally will cordially support it
but it is a ticket which can be beaten if the
opposition will only stand fast.
Much to the chagrin and disappointment
of many of the Democracy present, series
Of resolutions were offered aRd adopted, ap.
proving of the course OF WILSON SHANNON,
and of the Administration of Franklin Pierce.
An unsuccessful attempt was made to lay the
resolutions on the table, which was support
cd by many persons. The mover Of the re-
solutions inquired of the individual who
moved to lay on the table, what his object
was in making the motion--if it was to post
pone them until after the report Of the dele
gates he had no objection. The reply was
IL pish to lay them on the table and leave them
The Belmont chronicle, and farmers, mechanics and manufacturers advocate. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1848-1855, 1854-08-11

believe it impossible to re-elect any m embef
of the present bonrd. Right. We hope he
will be withdrawn, and some good, hones,,..
business nan nominated. We should then
feel safe dven in the event of Blckenderfer's
defeat, which may all good "Repubcans"
forefend!"
Will our neghbor over the way publish the
above in connection with his extract from the
same source last weekl
The Belmont chronicle, and farmers, mechanics and manufacturers advocate. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1848-1855, 1854-08-11
wing languages:

The South having almost unanimously
united to repeal the Missouri Compromise,
which they as unanimously forced US first 10
accept, and under which they have been per-
mitted, through the exertions and influence
of the ever reliable national men of the North
to appropriate their share of the Louisiana
purchase, with the express understanding the
North should not encounter their opposition
in giving all North of 36A deg, north latitude
except Missouri. to freedom; it is perfectly
natural that, not only those who ever have
opposed the South, right or v rong, but that
those honest men Of the tDo great national par.
ties, ,oho haze ever stood by The rights Of The
South against The encroachmenls of The fanatics
Of the North, should join their forces so far as
10 preuent recurrence Of so patpable ar act of
perfdy
The italics are our own. II that is the
language of ga consistent and tn horoughgoing
Democrat" what kind of a Democrat would
you be called! If the voice of all consisten Mt
Democrats are like the above we fear that
Mr.. Democrat OF the Gd,ette and Citisen as
well as his colleagues of this community arc
"like angels visits, few and far between"
But We have some more remarks about his
saying that the passage Of the Missouri Com.
premise Act was ga Papable violation of the
Constitution" If it is palpably unconsti,u.
,ional, why do we find the name of the late
WA. X. KING recorded in its favor! 1t has
been but short time since Mr.. Democrat
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1854-05-31

The PREss.-The Press is the cor
rector of abuses; the rclrcssor Of
grievances the modern -chivalry that
defends the poor and helpless, and re.
strains the oppressor's hand in case
where the law is either too weak or
too lax to be operative. Or where those
who suffer have no means of appeal
ing to the tribunals of their country
for protection. It's, too, the scourge
Of vice, where no law could be cffec-
tive, where the statute law does not
extend, where the common law fails,
the law of the press strikes the often
der with o salutary terror, causes him
to shrink from the exposure that
awaits him, and not unfrcquently ar
rests him in the career Of oppression
or guilt To diifusc truth, then, to
redress wrong, and to uphold right, to
spread knowledge, and to advocate
sound principles, this is the real
mission, and those are the high func.
tions of the press )" and these who ex-
ccute those function wortbily deserve
all hel M-the gratitude and esteem
Of their country. 4