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OUR RELATIONS WITH SPAIN.

We copy the following pregnant items from the
revelations of " X" to the Sum- The reader will
be struck with the similarity between the argument
set up for taking Cuba and that given by Russia
for helping Austria to quell the revolt in Hungary
.If as stated in the London Times Mr. SouLE has de-
manded the immediate recall Of the Captain Genel Of
Cuba and exorbant damages for the detention OF the
Black Warrior, he has done what he not instructed
by his Government to do that is to say he went beyond
his instructions.
"spain by the late coup Geat has been thrown into
state almost bordering anarchy
that Mr. Soule thought this excellent opportunity to
signaze his diplomatic skill. Mr. Soule, satisfied that
the true object Of his mission is the acquisition of Cuba
is determined make the most of the present opportu
nifty and the peculiar situation in which the Allied
ers England France and SPAIN placed at this
ment.
If mistake not these are the prudent sound views
of the Administration the subject of Cuba. IF the
island can be- acquired by purchase, it win be DONE
it is safe wait till Spain finds it her interest to e it
will be done. But if Spain attempts to sAfricani Gu
ba as to render it worthless acquisition 10 the
United States, enros negro regiments with view to
future war of races then this will be good cause not
only for remonstrance, but for active interference n the
part of the United States have right to regulate
my neighbours household; but if my neghbor is iepe-
rado who attempts to set his house fire. have Alright
restrain him for my safety Should in thesober
judgment of Government such for interference
arrive then the President will send war message to
Congress for the necessary supplies, and Cuba will be
taken without to fllibusterism."
SUNDAY MONT, O'CLOCK" Dispatches from Spain
have been received by the Government and by the French
and English legations Mr. Soue has peremptoriy de-
manded the recall Of the Captain General and large in
demnity for the seizure Of the Black Warrior In this
am certain he has transcended his instructions. The
Spanish Government has declined accede to Mr. Soues
demands Letters are in town from Mr.. Caderon, for
mer Minister from Spain in Washington, expressing deep
regret at the course pursued by Mr. Soule."
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Nanquam potea non essc virt,t,i 1ocas.
FROM THE UNION

If Democratic member of Congress is led by
his judgment and his conscience to vote for the bill
as we hope all Democrats will be led to do, and he
returns to his constituents to encounter the camor
Of Wings and Abolitionsts together with disaected
men of his own party, no sensible man, at least no
man who understands and appreciates Tie character
Of the Ececntire, will believe that the President
will allow such factious men to WELD public patron
age to overthrow any man at home who has given
to the principles Of the bill cordial and conscien
tious support.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1854-05-13

THE NEBRASKA EMIGRATION CONVENTION, held
at Worcester (Mass.) on Wednesday, was attended
by considerable number of delegates. j. M.
EARLE of Worcester, presided. Speeches were
made by the Rev. Il. L. HALE and others, urging
that proper preparations should be made at Ne
braska for the reception of emgrants, such as COM
Portable dwellings, grist mills printing presses,
settle in that region.
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ACCIDENT AT NnGARA.--Several days since wagon
and two horses slipped the bank the Niagara river
at the of the Clifton house. the Falls and
precpitated distance Of hundred and fifty feet 10
projection about two-thirds down the precpce, where
without serious injury while the other was killed The
wagon uninured with the exception Of broken axle
tree. The living horse with difficulty lowered
to raft beneath by Of ropes and towed thence
safely to the landing place. "a Ef at4 A#
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THE VETo.-The Charleston Mercury considers
that the President has in his veto message taken
his position broadly enough to cover not only the
bill before him, but every other project for ap-
propriating the public lands without an equivalent
to the Government. The homestead bill, which
proposes to give every body farm, on the sole
condition of his accepting it, must share the fate
If its nrecl1rsor0
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Letters frcm Paris state that several Of the Americans
who lately left Paris for the East with the intention of
joining the army Of 0mer Pacha have returned after
short stay at Constannope. They found it impossible
to get Qmer Pachas camp and such general dsergan
zation reigned throughout the country that it
tremely hazardous TO attempt any travelling
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LEGISLATION IN 0HIo.-At the late session of the Ohio
Legislature laws enacted to lease the National Road
to the highest bidder for twenty years. sell all the
stocks Of the State in railroads canals and turnpkes
and to prohibit after the 1st of December next the ccu
lation Of foreign banks under $lO
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The Central Ohio railroad (says the Wheeling Times)
now pressed forward with unexampled vgor on its way
towards Wheeling from Cambridge and will be completed
through and the running to the Ohio river by the
first day Of September.
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LABAx MERCER, indicted for murder in Wezel county
(val ON the authority Of ghost has been acquitted
The ghost failed appear when his testimony might have
amounted to something.
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RHODE IsLAND.-The General Assembly of
Rhode Island assembled at Providence on the I'd
instant. HENRY Y. CRANsToN was chosen Speaker
in the House. The official count of the votes gave
the following results:
For Governor: Whole number Is, $685. Of which WIN. W.
HoppN Whig has 9,216, and is chosen. FIR Mr. Dimond
had 6,52s, and scattering 217.
For Lieutenant Governor: Whole number $780, Of
which John J. Reynolds has 6,sS2 Americus " Potter
6,425; Schuyler Fisher 2,774; scattering 100. No
choice. ... ,~
There was choice by the people for Secretary of
State Attorney General General Treasurer and the
two houses elected the following officers, in default Of
election by the peoples John j. Reynolds, Lieutenant
Governor; VIM R. Watson, Secretary of State Christie
pher Robinson, Attorney General; Samuel B. Vernon,
Treasurer -.
WIN. w. HsrpIS was inaugurated Governor with the
usual ceremonies
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1854-01-27
NUMBER l.

fore me. was half mile from the steam
err, and around me was about an acre of float
ing timber.-lmmediatey by my side came
up from the deep Mr.. S,ockwell, who caugh
hold Of the same stick Of timber to which
had clung for safety. The stick began tC
sink and | seized hold Of another piece, ant
made the best Of my way to the wrecked
steamer. Two or three huge swells soon tos
sed me near the ship, and grasped T oar
! forward Of the wheelhouse 10 which | cluna
for refuge, rising and falling with the pitch
ing vessel. While in this situation | saw
man standing on the paddle of the wbee
who plunged into the ocean at every roll oi
the steamer, and who probably perished-
Losing my strength, dropped from the rope
to which clung, and fortunately friendly
wave threw me against the guard Of the yes
sci, which | seized hold Of and the mex
plunge carrying me still higher on the guard
! was enabled, at last, TO crawl upon the for
ward deck, and there with my hand broke
open state room window and crept into il
half drowned. While in the water, the sigh
around me was worse than death itself Wher
| arose TO the surface of the water, l saw
about forty STRUGGLING for life, and about
one half Of them Lad blood streaming from
wounds about their heads Being blinded
| by what thought was the salt water, | put
my hand to my forehead 10 wipe away the
brine, when / was surprised to find l was
bleeding myself from wound on my brow
1t is, therefore conclusive, that most of those
washed away we're at the same time wounded
By the crashing timber.
Such was the force of the waves that they
broke in a part Of the deck and killed and in.
ijured several, besides deluging the passengers
in the lower cabins, and filling the saloons
with water. Captain Gardiner slept on deck
and was not swept away with the others, bu,
at one time found man by his side, with q
splinter thrust through his head, which must
have killed him instantaneously.
After recovered myself looked around
me, and the only dry place in the steamer
was in the after cabin, where the officers, with
their wives and children, were slowed away
laying rolled in blankets, as comfortable a.
circumstances would permit. But, oh! the
scene OF confusion no tongue can tell no per
describe. The storm continued to rage, and
we were at the mercy Of the waves, without
steam or sail AS wave after wave cam.
dashing against us Shrek after shrek came
from those who dreaded to look into the grave
Nearly all gave up all hopes of safety, and
many were patiently waiting to be summon.
ed before the Almighty Ruler Of the storm
Stout hearts yealded, many checks turned
pale, and there were those who tried 10 pray
who had never prayed before. 1t was 9
scene such as made the blood curdle around
the heart. and all pulsation cease. The very
thought of the hours and days Of suffering
now freeze my blood as it courses though my
veines.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1854-01-27

SISoPE-TnE COAST OF PoSrUs IN Asra
MrNoR.-The following notice of Sinope
where the recent battle was fought between
the Turks and Russians, will at the present
moment be read with interest:
"a stroll on shore to see the place and sketch
it from the circling beach agreeably flied Q
long lovely evening. The sun had yeiled his
bloodshot eye behind a dark bank of clouds,
leaving lurid tints of purple and yellow 70
pervade earth, ar and water. The wind
hushed; the bay, as frozen over; town silent
as sleep or deati, not even one twitte,ing bird,
20 break the stiffness of our walk; fishermen
drawing their nets languidy, pendant sails
wooing the breeze in vain. and lazy oars un-
improved along boats sides; all Sinope the
embodiment of calm repose in its highest ide.
ality. The temples, palaces and porticoes.
erected by powerful ne of kings, have been
ievelled with the dust. Nough: remains Of
so much magn6cence save dirty oriental
town of thousand wretched houses, surroun.
ded By crumblng walls and towering towers
OF Byzantine cons sruction.--Almosi equally
wreck is the enormous hull of an embryo two.
decker, which stands unlaunchei on the
stocks; built here where timber and work are
cheap; never finished allowed to rot Does
this fact elucidate the subject? Alas for ST.
nope.
"The ancient capital Of Pontus under that
great man Mithridstes Eupator, and the birth
place of that great beast Diogenes the Cynic,
originally colony of the Milesians, and de-
riying its name from an amphibious young
lady who was the unnatural offspring Of
river and town, the Asopue and Methone.
after she had elopcd hither with third eleua-
ent, Apollo or the Sun. shows indeed but few
traces of such illustrations antecedents.--M Ma.
ny fragments Of ancient architectural art, how
ever, such as broken columns, mutilated cor
nices, and hali-defaced inscriptions on archi-
traves and sepulchral stone, have been made
use of in raising these feeble forii6cations, and
they i'll attest what Sinope once was; while
the quarries above the town, whence one of
the calcareous beds in the irachy rock over
laid by black volcanic formation seems TO
have furnished its building maierials. tell an
eloquent tale Of its sudden downfall, for large
blocks lie there hewn and ready for removal,
some sculptured and some actually on their
way to the city. We saw also the pictures.
que ruins of an aequeduct. designed by Pliny
the Younger to supply the Sinopians with
good water from a distance Of rixieeu miles:
and the ancient mole can be distinguished
under the sea, enclosed considerable spaee
along the shore, and leaving only Narrow
entrance for galleys. but many Of the square
stones composing il have been worn and dis
placed by the action as the waves with the
aid of the universal destroyer. Time
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1854-01-27

ing. the myriad lights, the beauty. the FASH
ing Of diamonds The ruslling Of silks. beWils
dered his eyes and brain. At last she came
and the child sat with his glance rive,ed
upon her glorious face. Could he believe
that the grand lady all blazing with jewels,
and who everybody seemed to worship, would
really sing bis little song? BreathIess he
waited; the band struck up plainive melo.
dy; he knew it, and clapped his hands for
joy. And oh, how she sung i'll Il vas 90
simple, so mournful, so soul subdueing--
many bright eve dimmed with tears and
nothing could be heard but the touching
words Of that little song-ob, how touchingi
Pierre walked home as If be were moving on
air. What cared he for money nowf The
| greatest prima donna ia all Europe bad sung
his little song and thousands had wept al bis
grief The next day he was frightened Of
visit from Madame Nj. She had laid
her hands on his yellow curls and turning 10
the sick woman said Your little boy, mad
anne, has brought you fortune. l was Of.
fered this morning by the best publishers in
London, 800 pounds for his little song; and
after he has realized certain amount for the
sale. little Pierre hore is to share the profits.
Madame, thank God that yonr son has gift
from heaven The noble hearted singer and
'he, poor woman wept together. As to Pier
re, always mindful Of Him who watches over
the tried and tempted. he knelt down by his
mothers bedside, and uttered simple but
eloquent prayer, asking Gods blessing on the
kind lady who designed TO notice their afflic.
tion. And the memory Of that prayer made
the sintier even more tender hearted; and she
was the idol of England's nobility, like the
worlds great Master, went about doing good.
And in her early happy death, when the
damps gathered over her brow, and her eyes
grew dim, he who stood by her bed, his bright
face clothed in the mourning of sighs and
tears, and smootbed her pillow, and lighted
her last moments by bis undying affection,
was the little Pierre of former days-now
rich, accomplished, and the most talented
composer of the day. All honor TO those great
hearts, who, from their high stations, send
down bounty unto the widow and fatherless
child"
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1854-01-27
An Affecting Scene.

Lieut. Parsons, in his Nelsonian Reminis.
cences," relates the following:
Richard Bennett, when mor.aliy wounded
in one of Nelson's great battles, requested
that miniature and lock of his hair should
be given by Lieut.. p, to bis sweet heart, Su.
settle, in Scotland. The gallant Lieutenant
thus describes the interview:
1t was at the close of day, when bright
July sun was setting, that arrived at The
pretty cottage Of Susette's mother. tremu-
lousy stated who was, to the most respect
able looking matron ever saw, Of French
extraction. In broken bitter accents Of heart
felt grief, she told me her daughters death
was daily expected and requested time 10
prepare her 10 see me.
AT last she expressed wish to see the
friend of Richard Bennett, and / was admit.
ted to the fairest daughter OF Eve, and found
the world unequal to her charms She was
dropped up with pillows. near the open lat
tice Of her bed broom, that was clustered with
roses. Her white dress and the drapery of
the room, accorded with the angelic vision,
who now turned her lustrous eyes upon me,
veiled in long hinged cyelids. She held out
her transparent hand, and gently pressed
mine as stopped to kiss it; and as she felt
my tears fall on it, softly murmured: al wish
| could cry; it would relieve my poor heart"
She gasped for breath and resbired with diff.
Guilty. "The lock Of hair. quickly let me see
it," She caught at it. wildly pressed it to
her heart, and fell back. Her mother and
thought she had tainted, but the pure aud i'm
nocent soul had returned to God.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1854-01-27

Don't stand there loafng," said profess
sor at Union to three students, standing where
they shouldn't,
"We're not loafng." said Nat. ~tasrs are
only three Of us and il takes leaves 70 mals
"a loaf"
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1854-01-27

Never in his life had Pierre been in such
a grand place. The music, elashipg and roll
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1854-04-13
TPOISONiNG-4D0

Thousands of Parents who use Vermifuge
composed of Castor Oil, Calomel, &C., are
not aware, that while they appear to benefit
the patient, they are actually laying the foun-
pations for series Of diseases, such as saliva
ton, loss of sight, weakness, of limbs, &c.
In another column will be found the adver-
tisement of Hobensack's Medicines, to which
we ask the attention of all directly interested
in their own as well as their Chidren's
health. In Liver Complaints and all dsordes
arising from those ofa bilious type, should make
use the only genuine medicine, Hobensack s
Liver Pills.
GF.'Be not deceived" but ask for Hoben-
sacks Worm Syrup and Liver Pills, and OBJ
serve that each has the Signature of the Pre-
prietor, ]. n HOBENSACK, as none elso
arc genuine.
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DAGUERRE0TYPEs

At the earnest solicitation of numerous
friends, the undersigned has consented to
remain in this place for short time, in
order that those desirous of preserving
for future reference those "fresh and ro-
seate tints which incline to youth, may
avail themselves of this excellent oppor'
tunity to obtain that invaluable treasure.
Having practised with one of the best cl-
ty artists, the public may rest assured
that his is no vain pretence. No pictures
taken away unless approved of by all
parties.
Rooms at Hollinshead's new Gothic
Hall. q. S. GRUBER.
Stroudsburg, March %, 1854
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l3, 1S54-It.
ZINC PAINTS.
One third cheaper than White Lead, and
Free from all poisonous qualities.
The New Jersey Ximc Company

One third cheaper than White Lead, and
Free from all poisonous qualities.
The New Jersey Zinc Company
having greatly enlarged their works. and i'm
proved The quality OF their products. are pre-
pared Ia execute orders for their SUPERB
OR PAINTS, Dry, and Ground in Oil, in
assorted pack ages of from 25 to 500 pounds;
also Dry, in barrels Of 800 lbs.
Their White Zinc which is sold dry or
ground in oil, is warranted PLre and unsur-
passed for Body and Uniform NhitenesS.
A method Ofpreparation has recently been
discovered, which enableS the Company to
warrant their paints to keep fresh and soft
in the kegs for any reasonable time In this
respect their paints will be superior to any
other in the market
Their Brown Zinc Paint, which is sold al
low price, and can only be made from the
Zinc ores from New Jersey, is now well
known for lis protective qualities when ap
piled TO iron or other metallic surfaces
Their Stone Color Paint possesses all the
properties of the Brown, and is of an agree
able color for painting Cottages, Depols
Out-buildlngs, Bridges, &c. Dealers sup
piled on liberal terms bv their Agents,
FRENCH q RICH ARDS
Wholesale Paint Dealers and I'm
poriers. \. W. cor. I0;h and Market sts E,
Philadelphia.
April Is, lS54-6m.
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$4,000 Brick.

Just burnt and now on hand for sale by the
subscriber as follows: $50, 900 at his kim
at Stroudsburg, and 10000 at ms kIln az
Duiotsburg, near the Delaware Water Gap.
These brick will be sold on the most reason
able terms as the subscriber wishes to quit
the business as soon as he can dispose Of
his stock of brick lie also otfets his hrck
yard, house and lot, with a large body Of clay
at Duiotsburg. all in good order, aud new,
for sale. Any person wishing 10 engage IN
the business, can do well by purchasing
said establishment
WILLIAM : WINTFNTfF
SlroudshurS, Octeber y, 1888
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LEVI SLUTTER, Treasurer,
Treasurer's Office, Stroudsburg, J
| March 9, 1854
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In the Orphans Court Of Monroe co.

In the matter Of the Estate Of John Miller,
decd.
The undersigned Auditor appointed by the
inc and if occasion require, resettle the ac-
count OF Levi SHUTTER and Jacob Miller, Ad-
ministrators fthe estate of John Miller, deco
and report what amount must be deducted
from the Real Estate TO pay debts, &c. will
attend to the duties Of his appointment, on
Saturday the twenty-second day of April next,
at ten o'clock a. N. at his Office in Strouds-
burg, when and where all persons interested
can attend.
CHARLTON BURNETT,
Auditor.
March %. I9J4.-4t
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NOTICE TO LOT OWNERS
IN THE
BOROUGH OF STROUDSBURG.

At meeting of the Burgess and Town
councilmen, held on Monday evening, the
3D. of April, 1854, the following Resolu-
tions were passed, viz:
ResOIred, That public notice be given to
all persons who have not paved the side
walks before their own property, under
the Ordinance passed the 2sth day of
June, 1853, that if the same is not COM
mcnced and prosecuted towards compile
ton by the first day of May next, the Bor-
ough will proceed to do the same immedi-
ately after that date, at the expense of the
owners of said land.
Resolced, That the foregoing resolution
be published one week in the newspapers
of the Borough, and the Secretary be re-
quired to give notice of the same to own
ers of land not residents in the Borough
From the Record.
THEO. SCHOCH, Secy.
Il
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Notice in Domestic Attachment.
Charles keifer In the be- Court dt of f,on Com,
Samuel B. Keifer County.
Whereas the Court of Common Pleas of
Monroe county, has appointed John Edingcr,
of the Borough of Stroudsburg, Peter Snyder
Of Snydersvlle, and Thos. Nj. McIheaney, of
Tannersville, in said county, trustees of the
Estate of Samuel B. keifer, late of said coun-
ty, under proceedings in domestic attachment
at the suit of Charles Keifer, this is therefore
to notify and require all persons indebted to
the said Samuel B. Keifer, or holding prop
erty belonging to him, to pay and deliver all
such sums OF money, and property due and
belonging to said Samuel to the said trustees;
and all creditors of said Samuel are hereby
requested to present their respective accounts
or demands.
JOHN EDINGER, Stroudsburg.
PETER SNYDER, Snydersvile.
THOS. NJ. McILHEANEY, Tannersville
Trustees.
March %, l954-6w.