J E FFK R SON I AN HE P U B L i CAN, JEFFERSONIAN REPUBLICAN Stroudsbssrsr, April 0, i2. Terms, $2,00 :n advance; $2.25, Ir.ilf yearly: and $2,50 if not paul beloic Hie enu 01 me year. Tim Presidency. Judging from present appearances, there will be Uo lack of Candidates on the Presidential course 1841. Henry Clay, AYinfield Scott, Judge McLean, Lewis Cass, John Tyler, Martin Van Uuren, James Buchanan, Thomas II. Benton, h)hn C. Calhoun, and Richard M. Johnson, have hoadv been named, and their warm personal idnds are energetically at work endeavoring to ivnnce the claims and prospects of each. Party 1 nqs were nevermore completely broken down than tney are at this time; each clique or faction considers itself paramount to the others, and wa jjcs a fierce and acrimonious contest with all who Jo not coincide with them in opinion. The Loco Focos proper, are divided between Tan Burcn, Buchanan, Benton, and Col. Johnson, and their respective advocates are not willing that one shall give way to the other. The friends of t.ld Tecumseh, are numerous in the West, and Jxldly assert that they will not permit him to be pushed off the course that he was scurviiy treat ed, in the last campaign, by being left off the tick et, for Vice President, and that they will not trust his chance to the tender mercies of another Convention. Several demonstrations have also been made in his favor in this State ; but the radi cals and blue light federalists, here, ate principal ly out for James Buchanan, the "Democratic bloodspiller," and say that the Keystone must fur bish in him the next President The South is split up between Tan Buren, Benton, and Calhoun, but no doubt would willingly unite upon the for mer, as he has proved himself to be thoroughly imbued with Southern principles, and opposed to the hard working men of the North. Henry Clay and Gen. Scott, have many friends among the "Whigs of the Union, who will urge their respec tive claims. John Tyler is the chief of the Ad ministration paity, but that is so small, and his acts are so unpopular, that it is very problematic al whether he will continue to be seriously urged fur re-election. There is a strong party in the I'niori favorable to Gen. Cass, and it is not at all uniikely that he may be brought forward as the Man of tlie People if he is. he will be a popular candidate. Now it remains to be- seen how far these various interests can be reconciled, and whether the force of party drill can compel all the candidates but two to give way. To produce such a result, a tnighty exertion will be required. Conflicting in terests must be reconciled; State pride must be appeased ; and personal ambition softened down. The politician, or set of politicians, who can ac complish all this, must be more than ordinarily skilled in intrigue and manceuvering, and may boast of being able to work wonders. For our owa part, we are inclined to believe that no such leconciliatioa will take place, that there will be .1 scrub race for the seat, that there will be no election by the people, and that the choice of a President will devolve upon the House of Repre sentatives. In view of such a result, the people rannot be too particular who they vote for to rep resent them in the next Congress, for the tran quility and future prosperity of the country may depend much upon the honesty and patriotism of fhatixjdv. Texas and UEexico. Last week we published the particulars- of an invasion of Texas by a large body of Mexicans, under rite command of General Arista, and the rapture of- several towns by them. Since then we have received information that the Mexicans had been compelled w aoanaon meir cuuqu, a. u , tvere Hotly pursued oy aouu x exians. ab wui, i , Texas, is looked upon as endod. Six years ago, when that country achieved its Independence, the strule lasted three months-tins time not so many weeks.' It is not yet ascertained whether the Texians will carry the war into Mexico, for the purpose of compelling Santa Anna to acknowledge jjieir Independence. .American Industry. Our neighbors of Easton held a Meeting cn Thursday evening last, and formed a "Home League" for the protection of American labor and industry of every description. The meeting, we rr a .,1 i.r nnrl msnectable, and the best feclin" and enthusiasm prevailed. Address- js were delivered by II. Hepburn, W. McCart ; were delivered by II. Hepburn, W. McCart hy and II. D. Maxwell, and Hopewell Hepburn Esq. was elected rresicem reconsider the protection of, native industry, a subject of vital importance to tlie welfare of the country, we will take the liberty, next week, of explaining the objects of those Home; Leagues, whick a sprjnging up in ereiy part of the- land, such of the citizens of Monroe, who may-not be amttcd-Vw;!Khcm5 and urge upon all the Fo prlaty end necessity of immediately forming one iji &r midst. - t t J j- u. T nnmio A 5 i. n,,,- The Delaware-ana .ftaniaiu The Bistrict Cotirt and Bankrupts. The Hon. A. Randall, recently appointed by President Tyler, to preside over the U. S. District Court, of the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, in the place of the Hon. Joseph Hopkinso.n, deceased, has so far recovered from the indisposition, which prevented him from immediately assuming the du ties of his appointment, as to be installed into of fice, and to make arrangements for receiving the Petitions of all who may be disposed to avail themselves of the provisions of the New Banl rupt Law. J. D. Morris Esq., has been appointed Commissioner to prove debts and take examina tions in all cases which may arise in Monroe County. We have not been informed which pa per here has been selected for the Bankrupts to advertise in, but presume therefore that that honor has fallen to the "Democrat." Well, we have no objections, if it turn out to be so, for the Court, we suppose have fixed a price which will secure the applicant from imposition ; and if there are any Bankrupts among us, (we have not learned of any) Jimmy Rafferty must Stick a little closer to his office, be a little less lazy, and get his pa per out a little more regularly than he has hereto fore done, if he wishes to serve them. Postage on Newspapers. The Hon. Thomas Henry, Member of Congress from the Mercer and Beaver District in this State, offered a resolution, a few days since, instructing the Committee on Post Offices and Roads, to in quire into the expediency of abolishing all charge for postage on newspapers, within the limits of the County where they are printed. This is an important proposition, and one which deeply af fects the interests of a large majority of the citi zens of the Union. According to the present scale of prices, the farmer or workingman who lives five miles from the seat of Justice, (where the papers are usually published,) must pay just as much postage to receive the news of his Coun ty, as is charged on a paper brought one hundred miles, and from another State. This is not right, and should be remedied. Several attempts to abolish postage on newspapers, within the Coun ty where they are printed, have heretofore been made, but for want of energetic action fell through. We sincerely hope that such will not be the case now- n.very countryman is deeply interested m the matter, and therefore should not permit it to rest. It is no more than right that he should be enabled to receive the news of his County, without being taxed by Government for the privilege, as well as the inhabitant of the town. Let them pe tition Congress then in the matter, and backed by the almost entire press of the Nation, they cannot fail of success. Tlie 899,000 Bribe! Mr. George Handy, of Philadelphia, has been imprisoned by the House, for refusing to testify his knowledge whether the officers of the United States Bank, or any body else, had biibed the Le gislature or any other Department of the State Government, to procure the passage of the Sus pension Resolutions of 18-10. Mr. Handy refused to testify on the ground that his' admissions might be brought forward to his injury in a criminal pros ecution now pending against him in the Court of Quarter Sessions in Philadelphia. This, we take j it, is pretty conclusive evidence that the $99,000 ; he received from the U. S Bank, was not dis posed of in the most unexceptionable manner in the world. If it had been a fair business transac tion, he could have no possible fears in disclosing the facts; for the rectitude of his conduct, in that case, would protect him from all harm. Besides, as soon as the" Legislature passed a Resolution, ordering the Attorney General to withdraw the criminal prosecution, after he had testified, he came forward and expressed his willingness to be sworn, and tell what he knows. The exami nation was to have taken place on Friday, and we may therefore soon expect a detailed account of the whole matter- AU we have to say is, let the truth be told, so that the people may know which (if any) of their public servants permitted themselves to be tampered with and influenced by money. The Allentown Bank. h verv j circulatjon ofnoles 0f tnjs Bank in our county, and the unfavorable light in which they have been viewed for several weeks past, heavy losses have been sustained by tlie holders in order to pass them. Many of their notes are in the hands of those who are not able to keep them, and the best they could- do with them was to have them shaved by oar brokers at from 20 to 30 per cent. This discount is a heavy burthen, and is severely felt by those whose circumstances compel them to come under it. The people of Le high are doing all they can to sustain the Bank. The millers and merchants of Allentown, and in the county of Lehigh generally take them at par for troods. Some of the millers offer their flour at Q5 'cents ner barrel less than the orfce in the city, nnd tnkfi Allentown notes at nar in navment. e e ajg0) j. t,0 Allentown papers, that Mr. Runk ! advertises for 50.000 dollars of that money for which he will give the very best security..- H hi and Journal. Quite a FaihifjV A hollow tree was lately felled in'Bucks countv, which measured seven feet in diamtcr, and contained, as inhabitants, a swarm of bees, three erev squirrels, two large hooting owls, a nest of flying squirrels, and a large number of mice. .Very Accommodating. A chan in New York buys hh clothes at Uciion-Te;tdv made, and euts to fit if they're too-big, ho goes it strong-on roast beef, turtle, ) small-, lie tries mo saw-uusi puu ding, and o-iher Grahainitc food. WASHINGTON NEWS. Correspondence of the Daily Chrouicle. Washington City, March 30, 1S42. Gents: In the Senate, to-day, skirmishes took place between Meusrs. Rives and Clay. They were both quite warm, but, as usual, boih speeches were of a poliiical character. In ihe House, the same order of things prevail. No thing but political and inveterate harangues as to who is in the wrong, or who has brought dis grace on i ho country. The House adjourned at an early hour, 'ihe Senate were in session until 4 o'clock, when they went into executive session. Mr. Hagerty, of New York was con firmed unanimously. This appointment, I be lieve, will give universal satisfaction. From my own knowledge of that gentleman, and the fact of an "association with him for some time past, fully justifies the grounds of ihis assertion. I am not at this time able to stale what were the other confirmations passed by the Senate. The message from the President has not yet been sent in, but there is no doubt of the facts staled in my letter of 27th inst. Dr. Lardner is still confined to the house by indisposition, and, as a matter of course, his lectures are still suspended With the exception of the above, nothing now is stirring. We have a high south erly wind, and every prospect of a heavy storm, such as are generally looked for at this season of the year. A fire is raging in the southern section of the city, but to what extent I am un able to say. Washington at iliis lime is sadly in want of good hotels. There is, to use a suitable phrase, but one good one in the citv Fuller's at the upper end of the avenue. Every convenience and comfort is there lo be found attentive host, obliging servants, and a table not surpassed for comfort and luxury even in our own good Qua ker city, Jones, Bridges, or the United Slates not excepted. Send any of your friends who visit Washington that way, and let them then pronounce their verdict, as to these facts. . Truly yours, B. Washington, March 31, 1842. SENATE. , . . The morning business commenced with the recepiion of reports from the standing commit tees, no memorials being presented. The great event of the day being the retire ment of Mr. Clav. the Senate Chamber was packed full and over full and Mr. Clay rose be tween one and two o'clock, for the last time. I dare not trust myself to speak of his address, It was eloquent and impressive, and quite ef fective enough to draw tears from all eyes. In the end, he pronounced a formal farewell to the Senate and presented the credentials of his successor, John J. Crittenden, to whom he paid a high compliment for hrs honor and in tegrity of character. Mr. Crittenden's credentials of election were read, when Mr. Preston moved that he be qual ified and take his seat. Mr. Crittenden was then qualified and took Mr. Clay's seat. Mr. Preston, though the hour was not late, moved an adjournment. As a mark ol respect to the retiring Senator, it was carried unani-; mouslv. In the House, Mr. Salmnsiall of Massachu setts, to-day made a report from the Committee on Manufactures, accompanied by a bill wiucn was referred to the Committee of the Whole on the stale of the Union. Both bill and report were ordered to be printed. . Mr. Habersham, of Georgia, a member ot tlie Committee on Manufactures, gave notice that the minority of the Committee in a few days would present a counter report. Mr. Greene, from the Committee on public expenditures, reported a bill to abolish the branch mints. Mr. Everett, of Vermont, wished that the committees might be called upon for reports. Objections were made, and the remainder of the day was devoted to the consideration of the Loan Biii. The time was consumed almost entirely, in calling for the yeas and nays in one form or another, or for some object or other. A call of the House was ordered in the morning and 196 members were brought in. The previous question pending was second ed, when Mr. Fillmore's amendment (pending last evening) designed to sell the Stock for what it would bring was rejected 99 to 97. The bill was then engrossed, 103 to 89. This vote was then reconsidered by a vote of 202 to iry. The vote rejecting Mr. Fillmore's amend ment, was then reconsidered, 101 to 90. The amendment of Mr. Fillmore Was then adopted, 99 to 97. The tables being cleared, the bill was then ordered to be engrossed a se cond time, b' a vote of lt)G to 91. The third reading was then ordered, and the bill finally passed. Mr. Arnold moved the reco'n'sideraiion of the vole on the passage of the bill; wtiich was re jected. Alfer the presentation aim relerence ol sev eral Executive documents Tlie Iloua'c adjourned. Hard Times. The times uro so hard in Halafax that the" two edilors of tho Times newspaper are obliged- to smoke one and the same cigar. Female IPreachiasg. Abby Folsom, the would-be preacher, has again got herself into trouble. On Sunday night, she took possession of the pulpit in Mr. Streeter's church, -Boston, before" the Rev. gen tleman arrived, and began to preach in his siead, whereupon tho was arre&led by the beadle or sector), and conveyed to the watch- house, where she spent the night. The poor woman is evidently deranged, and ought to be laiien care oi. . 7-V ' " Tas-affS Meetinsg. Notwithstanding the threatening of a storm yesterday afternoon, a large number of cilizans assembled in Independence Square, in pursu ance of a call for the friends of "home industry" and of the protection of it by a judicious tarifl". The mass of them was evidently of men who knew practically the. meaning of industry, and who had left the factories and work-shops to lend their aid to the object proposed in the meeting. The meeting was organized by cat ling Col. Smith to ihe Chair, and appointing several Vice Presidents, and Secretaries. After announcing the purpose for which they met together. Col. Smith addressed his lellovv citizens for about half an hour. His remarks, besides earnest appeals to their patriotic feel ings, embraced various facts illustrative ol the influences of a protective tariff upon the labor and production of the country. He particular ly contrasted the excess of exports over imports between tho years 1820 and 1830, with the ex cess of imports over exports, between the years 1830 and 1840. The favorable course of trade m the former ten years, he attributed to the high tarifl' then in operation, and the outward events of the latter term to the reduction of duties un der the Compromise Act. The Chairman fur ther urged the necessity of returning to the old policy; by referring to. the exclusive policy steadfastly maintained by Great Britain, of for bidding the import into her markets of nearly all the staple products of agricultural labor in this country. On our Indian corn she places a duty of 200 per cent, barley, rye and buck wheat, 200 per cent, oats 300 per cent, and to bacco 900 percent. lie might have added to tho list hay, on which the English duty is 150 per cent, potatoes 150 per cent, beef and pork 1 50 per cent, sugar 250 per cent, fruits 200 per cent, besides the total prohibition of all the pro ducis of American fisheries. From the facts which the Chairman adduced, he urged that the course of England with regard to this coun try, forbids that in justice to ourselves, we should keep open free ports for her manufactu rers. We pretend not to give a sketch of Col. Smith's remarks, having taken no notes- but merely to point out the spirit in which he pre sented the cause, for the promotion of which the meeting had assembled'. The Chairman was followed by other citizens, ; who offered resolutions and addressed the meeting. The resolutions were both general, as regards the tariff policy, and particularly as showing how es pecially it is allied with the interests of this State. In offering a resolution exhibiting the condition of iron manufactures in this State, Charles J. Jack; spoke twenty oi thirty minutes in a very ardent strain. He embraced in his, remarks, several facts j indicative of the necessity of a change in the tariff, i as equally advantageous to all classes of the com-! munity. Col. Leslie Combs, of Kentucky, being recog-l nized on the ground, was called forward by the meeting, and accordingly ascended the platform. He announced himself unprepared to address such an assembly but took the occasion- to utter a few patriotic sentiments, which were loudly applauded by the crowd. On account of indisposition, he excused himself from an extended speech. The meeting adjourned to meet at Market' and Broad streets, on Saturday next. It may, on the whole, be considered a very favorable demonstra tion in favor of the "protective system." Notth American. From the Daily Chronicle. American Prisosjcrs in Mexico War Vessels orlerel--Poition of the United States. The rumor of our Washington correspondent of Tuesday, proves to bo not without founda tion, and we are now warranted in positively asserting what we could not before vouch for, (notwithstanding the general correctness of our correspondent,) that the Cabinet are actually in motion concerning our relations with Mexico, and that several vessels of war are to be sta tioned in the Gulph of Mexico without delay. The Secretary of the Navy has already ordered tho steamer Mississippi to that point; she will proceed hence to Vera Cruz, and remain in readiness to act at a moment's warning, should occasion require it. This fact, in connexion with tho additions now fitting out for the aug mentation of our naval strength on the coast of Brazil, cannot but be taken as indicative of pre paration for a brush in that quarter should it be come necessary, and it is evident that late trans- ptrations have maue sucn an eveni noi at an itt mi. a : : : improoauic. i ne jniiuncuu im&uuei; miw (ionfined in Mexico may give rise to a contro versy between the two countries, which may render ihe presence of ah American fleet in the Gulph necessary. It is rumored in Washington that several com panies" of the U. S. Army are to he immediate ly stationed on the ftonier of the United States anJ Texas, with a view to preserve the vibla bility of the former, and that they are Co be fol lowed by others', and that a strong' military pot will be established there. This stir and aclivity wears a somewhat war like aspect, and shows the readiness of our Ca binet to look out for the interests of our citizens in thai quarter this is a spirit that will be' lauded from one end of the country to the 'other. It is not at all improbable that the United States may yet become involved in tho struggle be tween Texas and Mexico. There is a power ful nympaihy at work in the United States, in favor of the Texians, and a rancorous detesta tion of ihe treachery of Santa Anna. This sym pathy is exhibiting itself in large public meet ings in favor of Texas in raising money, mu nitions, and men, to aid them in their anticipa ted struggle. This, when known in Mexico, may provoke retaliation upon our citizens there, which must inevitably involve the two countries; and, shouLl such an oveul take place', what as surance is (here that England will not sit onco side with Mexico, in her abolition crusade, and perhaps Franco with' the other side, and thus prove the commencement of a sanguine war? The collision of Texas and Mexico"' thay -thus prove the nucleus of a wide-spread and dtoiruc "tive war, ah apology for the growling nations putting the questions of dispute between them in issue , and fighting nut all their old grudge. Under this aspect of affairs, it luM-n im.s our Government to bestir themselves in tim way of defence, and not lo be backward on the scorn of finance. A deficiency of funds Hi pay il.e array and navy in commission in a time of pro. found peace, is a bad sympton to be experienc. ed on the eve of an eruption with otlief nations. The country must be defended; we must Imvtj more ships more defences on land a better organized force, and, above all, more money. To leave all this until some of our cities are ac tually suffering from the bombardment of a for eign fleeC Will never do a wher policy must be adopted. ANOTHER JEXCITEITJEKT. The Caroliaie tttrape AgaiR--Itffr. J. S. Hogun in 3Ioe2iestev Jaii. April 1, 5 o'clock A. M. Last evening, a warrant was granted by Justice Huchan of this city, for the apprehension of Join Sheridan Hogan, Esq , charged with having been one of the destroyers of the Caroline, and of ?ao party who killed Amos Durfee and others. Mr. Hogan whose motions are said ro have bcei carefully watched, both here and in Canada, was speedily arrested, just as he was starting for Vm country in a carriage he having- arrived in the Gore a few hours before from Toronto He was carried before Police Justice Warner, and committed to jail for further examination lui four o'clock this afternoon. Some persons expressed doubts as to whether he is really the person, as he was in some degree disguised; but if he actually is Hogan, his parti cipation in the Caroline Outrage is a matter of no toriety. He behaved with spirit at the Police office asked no favors required no friends but placed. his trust and confidence ':in the power of his coun try the wooden walls of Old England" adding "my government can protect me." The complainant was General Theller, and no: W. L. Mackenzie, as has been wrongly stated. We understand from several persons that a love affair has involved him in this difficulty, which is. very probable. At any rate there does seem to be a lady in the case. A Discovery for Housekeepers. A correspondent of the Boston Transcript says, that a small quantity of green sage, placed in the closet, will cause red ants to disappear. Another Tornado-Towu nearly de stroyed. The Cahawba Democrat states that a tre mendous gale occurred in the west part of Dal !n ennntv. Georda. on Friday, the 4th ult. j i - a v The town of Athens was nearly all destroyed- f rinlv three liouses were left standing. It made ij clean work among the groceries and drinking shops. Bottles were broken, liquor poured upon the ground, casks blown away, and tem perance was taught by the whirlwind. Sever ar gin houses and large quantities of cotton were totally destroyed. Large trees were up turned, fences" swept away, houses demolished; but, although every house was occupied, no person was injtired. WrfEAT. Missouri wheat has been recently sold in LouisvilleKy., at eighty-five cents per bushel. JTew Printing Press. Joel G. Northruo. of Courtland village, Ne .v- - ---- 1 York, has invented a new printing.press whicn, although not constructed on the plan of the power press", gives" ah impression to both sides of the paper betore it is withdrawn, sixteen sheets (printed ori Both sides) per minute can be striken off by this press, yet its cost will not exceed that ot one m common use. A Retentive1 Memory Blanchet, thelibra- rianof St. Gendviere, France, w.ho recently died, j knew, it is said, the titles and places of nearly 100,000 volumes". Americans in Bondage. There are in the city of Mexico, ill chains, and compelled to work as scavengers' in the streets, nine persot-3 who claim to be American citizens. They arc a portion of the unfortunate Santa Fe prisoners. G. T. T. Mr. Spencer, son of the Secre tary of Statq, arrived at New Orleans on tho 21st ult., on his way to Texas, with despatches for President Houston. Their naturo is un known. So say some of you exchange papers; but the truth of the matter is. that youn? Am- New York, by fleeing to 1 exas. He doubt less imposed himself upon the good people of New Orleans, in tho character stated, for his own ends. Tho National Intelligencer is authorised to say that no dispatches have been sent by this Government to President Houston, of Texas. " Every petitioner for the benefit of tho Bank rupt Act shall give bond, with sufficient sure ties, m form prescribed by the Court, in the sum of sixty dollars, to secure the payment ol all such costs asr'shall be taxed and allowed by tho Court." The above is ope o'f.tho rules adopted by the District Court of the United States, at Boston. It appears that there were many applicants for tho benefit of the act in that Court, where the whole assots wero not sufficient to pay th costs ! Daily Chronicle. Indians. Tho Burlington, Iowa, Ghizet sayH that tho principal chiefs of the Sac and Fox nation of Indians have, made application IP tho War departmental Washington, to bo per mitted to visit the sent of government, with the view of concluding a 'treaty' for the cession of a portion, of the' country at - present owned by ihe!Yirio"the- gbnerahgovcrttmcni, a
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