-JtK F F IS K S 0 N I A X K EPL'BLI C A N
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JEFFERSONIAN REPUBLICAN
Stroudsburg, September 2S, 142.
Terms, $5,00 tn advance; $2.25, half yearly; and 52,50 if nol
paid befoie the end of the year.
Candidates for Office.
The Election is rapidly approaching, and as
usual, in Monroe county, there is no lack of can
didates, from among which llo voters may make
a selection. In the last Monroe Democrat we no
tice the names of no less than sixteen persons,
who offer themselves to the Electors for their suf
frages for the County offices, which are to be filled
this fall. Each one sets forth in his advertise
ment, that he has been induced by his friends to
offer himself for the office, and that if elected, he
will discharge the duties with distinguished ability-
We have been induced thus particularly to no
tice their pretensions and professions, as not one
of them has seen proper to have his advertisement
inserted in this paper. We have no fault to find
with any of them for not doing so; trey doubtless
had their reasons, with which wo shall not en
deavour to interfere. Besides, as the Jeffersonian
has nearly as many subscribers, and four times as
man readers as the Democrat, it may easily be
imagined who has been the greatest losers by the
.operation, the candidates or ourselves.
Publicly, we have no choice between them.
Their names have all been submitted to the peo
ple, and with them rests the selection. Many of
our subscribers, however, take no other paper
than this, and as all of the candidates expect more
or less of their votes, they might have paid them
at least so much of a compliment as to let them
see their advertisements in their own paper. In
other counties in Pennsylvania, it is customary
for all the candidates to advertise in all the pa
pers. No preference is made in favor of the po- j
litical press of the majority; but all are put upon
an equal footing. This is no more than right.
I3oth the majority and minority in a county have
a right to be heard, and every attempt to defeat the
expression of that right is an act of tyranny.
All the volunteer candidates, here, run inde
pendent of party distinctions or party norrinations,
and are as willing to receive Whig as Loco Foco
votes. It is radically wrong therefore thus to
make a distinction between the Whig and Loco
Foco presses in regard to patronage. Our patrons
are no doubt anxious to to see the names of all the
Candidates for office, and we shall therefore pub
lish them. If the candidates see fit to do the fair
thing and pay us for it, all well. If not, why then
vfe will have shown the world that we are more
magnafiimous than they.
The following are the names of the different in
dividuals who have offered themselves to the vo
ters of Monroe, for the several offices, as volun
teer candidates.
For Prothor.otary, &c.
J. H. Stroud, Samuel Rees, John L. Staples,
end Rudolphas Smith.
For Register 4' Recorder.
Michael H. Dreher.
For Sheriff".
S. J- Hollinshead, Olis 13. Gorgon, and John
Edinger.
For Commissioner.
Anthony Heller, Peter Kunkle, jr. Henry Moy
ors, Adnm Overfield, John Frutchy, and George
K. Sluttei.
For Auditor.
Abraham Levering, and George L. Slottor.
Mutiny in the Camp.
The Loco Foco Delegate meeting, in North
ampton, was conducted so unfairly that a large
portion of the old and influential members of the
party have resolved not to support it. They have
held several meetings to that effect, and on Satur
day last they pledged themselves to support Isaac
Stout, of Williams tsp. for Assembly, in the placo
of J. K. Hcckman. They also pledge themselves
to support Volunteer candidates for the County
offices, in opposition to those who have been
placed on the Regular Ticket, as it is called. The
Easton Sentinel, a thorough going loco foco paper,
is out against the Regu'ar Ticket, and is particu
larly severe against Esq. Heckman. It charges
him with several things which,' if true, should
and must work his defeat.
Fire
We are sorry to learn that the dwelling house
of Mr. Richard Drinker, of Covington township,
Luzerne county, was destroyed by firs on Thurs
day last The building-had been completed but a
bhort time, bad cost him about twelve hundred
dollars, and was not insured. As Mr. D. is a
worthy and deserving man, we trust a generous
community will be-prompt in making up his loss.
Flour ia selling in Baltimore at $4,25 per
barrel. Wheal at from fifty to eighty cenU per
bushel.
At Cincinnati, on the 16th instaat,. Flour
was selling at the Canal,, at 2,68 a $2,70 per
barrel.
2500 persons have applied. for the benefit of
the bankrupt act, in. Matoe, and, butv 200 in N,.
Hampshiie.
It is said that many of the peaches brought to
market this year, are iroubled with a disease
called the "yellows," and are unfit to cat. The
infected fruit may be known when opened, by
the red veins and reddish juice which it con
tains, and its insipid taste.
Suicide iu New York.
Dr. Joseph P. Peters, extensively known
throughout the country as a manufacturer of
medical lozenges, committed suicide in New
York, on Sunday morning, 18th inst.,by hang
ing himself with a pocket handkerchief from
ono of the bed-posts in his room. Temporary
embarrassment in pecuniary matters, is said to
have been the cause, Daily Chronicle.
Dcatli of Uoyd, the Abscoaading Col
tor. Thomas Lloyd, formerly Collector of the Ci
ty Revenue, in New York, who absconded af
ter squandering about $90,000 of the public
money, and who sailed from New York in
March last, for the Cape de Verd Island, in the
brig Hope, died with the yellow fever when
about ton days out from Goree, Africa, on his
return homo. His body was consigned to the
deep, and his papers and other documents are
in possession of the health officers at Staten
Island.
Beautifully clear, and fine flavored molasses,
is being manufactured from cornstalks, in the
parish of Lafayette, Louisiana.
COUNTY MEETING.
At a large and respectable County Meeting
of the Democratic Republican citizen. held at
the house of Samuel Straub, in Bath, on Satur
day the 24th inst., Capt. Jacob Vogel was cho
sen President; Melchoir Horn, Benja. White
sell, Daniel Rilicr, Godfrey Baumguard, Vice
Presidents; and Joseph Detrich, Arthur Ritter,
John A. Sletor, Thomas Bilheimer, Secreta
ries. On motion, Resolved, That a Committee of
fourteen be appointed to draft resolutions ex
pressive of the sentiments of this meeting.
Which was agreed to; and the chair appoint
ed the following persons: Benjamin lhrie, Ja
cob G. Raub, Richard Whitest 11, John E. Mul
hallen, Michael Long, W. Gwinner, Matthew
Christ, George H. Gundie, Joshua Sonders,
John Kiefer, Joseph Horn, George Reich, and
Casper iMoyer who, after having retired, re
ported the following resolutions, which were
adopted unanimously by the meeting:
Resolved, That when the Delegate System
becomes prostituted and is abused, it is the right
and duty of the people to rectify and correct it,
by refusing to support the candidates so nom
inated, and by electing those better entitled to
their support.
Resolved, That the course of conduct pur
sued in electing the Delegates, and making the
nominations at the late Delegate meeting, was
such as to take from the norrinations so made
all binding authority on the Democratic party
to support them.
Resolved, That no mode of nomination can
entitle to the support of the Democratic party,
a man who is hostile to their principles, op
posed to their measures, or may want the re
quisites of capacity and integrity. .
Resolved, That the nomination of Jefferson
K. Hcckman meets our most decided disappro
bation; that his conduct during the last session
of the Legislature, shows that he has no claims
to the character of a Democrat, and that there
are strong grounds to suspect the integrity of
his conduct.
Resolved, That we fully concur in the ob
jections to his nomination contained in the pro
ceedings of the meeting held at Shipe's Tavern
in Easton, on Monday last.
Resolved, That the said Jefferson K. Heck
man, in a recent publication, has admitted that
almost immediately after voting for a bill grant
ing certain rights to the Lehigh Company, he
called upon that company and asked them to
pay him in full for $2,000 of loan held by him
against them, and which then would not com
mand in money more than $30 per hundred,--which
they agreed to do, when they have not
done so to any one else; and if no other infer
ence arises, this is at least a legitimate one,
that in consequence of his official station, and
having voted for their bill, he got Sl,400 out
of the company that no one could have obtained
that did not hold such official relation, and
as the people ought to have representatives
above suspicion, it is time to leave him at home
to attend to his coal and stock speculations.
Resolved, That the fact is undeniable, that
the said Jefferson K. Heckman, during the
whole of the last session, was found acting
with our political adversaries, and endeavoring
to thwart the wise and salutary measures re
commended by our able, honest and efficient
Chief Magistrate, David R. Porter, and wc can
not consent, that the Democracy of Northamp
ton, should bo further misrepresented by him;
and that if further evidence than his open abuse
of the Executive on tho floor of the House of
Representatives be wanledrto prove his rank
and malignant hostility to that talented and
worthy public officer, it is found in the two
vindictive and abusive articles over his Mgna
ture, published in the Argus of tho 22d inst.
Resolved, That we havo full confidence in
Joseph Kerr, of Monroe county, and Asa Pack
er, of Mauch Chunk. They havo shown them
selves honest, .able, and faithful; and wo there
fore recommend them to the support of the De
mocracy of Northampton and Monroe, for Rep
resentatives it) the State Legislature.
Resolved, That Isaac Stoul, Esq. of Wil
liams township, Northampton co., be placed on
the Assembly Ticket with the said Joseph Kerr
and Asa Packer, as eminently entitled to tho
support of the people. He heretofore served
us faithfully for one year in the State Legisla
ture ia am intelligent and respectable farmer
a sound democrat able and Honest and will
serve his constituents with fidelity.
Resolved, That We recommend Joseph San
tee for re-election as County Commissioner.
He was elected to fill a vacancy, served one
year, has proved himself an able and efficient
officer, and is worthy of the confidence of the
public.
Resolved, That in regard to the nominations
for the County House oTficers, we do not con
sider any of them binding on the party, and
that the citizens bo requested to select front the
candidates before them, either by nomination
or by volunteering, those whom they may deem
most worthy, most capable, and best deserving
of support.
Resolved, That a committee of three persons
be appointed to draft an Address to the Demo
cratic Republican citizens of this District, giv
ing their reasons for adopting the course they
have pursued.
Which was agreed to; and the Chair appoint
ed the following persons: Hopewell Hepburn,
Jacob Abel, Sen., and Joseph Horn.
Resolved, That the proceedings of this meet
ing signed by the officers, be published in all
the papers of Northampton and Monroe counties.
On motion, Resolved, The meeting adjourn
to meet in general County Meeting at Free
mansburg on Saturday next, October 1st, at the
house of John Warig.
JACOB VOGEL, President.
Melcihor Horx, "J
Benjamin Whitksell, ' p id ,
Godfrey Baumguard, j
Damei. Ritter, J
Joseph Detrich, "j
Arthur Ritter. c, , -
John A. Sletor, f Secretaries.
Thomas Bilheimer, J
Pennsylvania. JLaa:d Titles.
There is a great excitement exist
ing in Erie, Warren, and several oth
er of the western counties of Penn
sylviinia, caused by the discovery that
the State has a lien on a large quan
tity of the land which has been pur
chased by the settlers in that region.
It is advertised for sale at Pittsburgh
on the 24th of October.
Mr. Wise, the aeronaut, will make
his thirty-ninth balloon ascension from
Gettysburg, Pa., on the 1st of Octo
ber. Mr. Randolph, one of the Repre
sentatives in Congress from N. Jer
sey, has withdrawn his letter of resig
nation, and has consented to serye
out his term.
A man, named Jacob Cox, commit
ted suicide in Fayette county, Pa., on
the loth inst., by hanp-inp- himself
from the lop- of a barn
Joe Smith's city of Nauvoo now
contains 10,000 inhabitants, and is
rapidly increasing. They have two
extensive steam saw mills, a large
steam flouring mill a tool factory, on
a handsome scale a foundry and a
company of considerable wealth from
Staffordshire, England, who are es
tablishing the manufacture ofthe Enr
lish china there.
The Buckwheat crop throughout
the country is said to be of the most
promising character.
Keep young children warm when
the sun goes down during September
and October.
The Hon. S. H. Butler, of South
Carolina, has resigned his sent in the
U. S. House of Representatives, in
consequence of ill health.
Canal Tolls.
The amount received on all the ca
nals in New York, for the second
week in Sept., 1342, was $52,104 89;
in 1841, $66,048 S6. The total to
14th September in 1842, $1,019,687
49; in 1841, $1,263,510 02. Excess
of 1841 over 1842, for 2d week in
Semtember, $13,943 97; excess of
41 over '42 to 14th September, $243,
822 53.
Reward.
The Governor of Tennessee has
offered a reward of three Imndrp.rl
dollars for the apprehension of the
murderer ot Mr. llopman, whose body
was found by tho road side, in Hum
phrey, Tern)., on the 1st of August.
t
OJis .A Hen.
The notorious forger and counter
feiter, Otis Allen, who was convicted
on two indictments of forgery, in the
Court of Sessions, New York, was on
Friday sentenced to fifteen years im
prisonment in the State Prison.
There are now 800,000,000 human
beings on the earth. There have
been more than a million times that
number in the world, and as more yet
exist; and there never have been, are
not now, nor will there ever be any
two of that innumerable quantity ex
actly alike.
The St. Louis Reporter estimates
the value ofthe tobacco crop of Mis
souri, the present year, at $1,000,000.
S Slower of Fishes, &c.
A scientific wriier in the Rochester Evening
Post, after scouting the idea that the frogs,
toads, snakes, fishes, &c. w hich are sometimes
precipitated to the earth during a violent show
er, come from the moon, or have" been drawn
tip to the clouds by the action of a waterspout,
propounds the theory that only the ova or germs
of these reptiles are lifted from the waters, and
the perfect animal organized and developed
while surrounded uith storms ar.d riding on the
wings of the wind.
This theory accounts for the fact, they are
al young, and apparently in about the same
stage of existence. Is not The mysterious pow
er of electricity an essential agent in this rapid
production of animal life? The curious expe
riments of Mr. Crosse in England, shed some
light on the subject. We are veiy much in the
dark uj to what is the principle of vitality.
Buffalo Com. Adv.
PreaeEsisipr.
A parishoncr complained to his parson that
his pew was too far from the ptdpit, and that
he must purchase one nearer. Why," asked
the parson, "can't you hear distinctly?" "O,
yes, I can hear well enough." "Can't you see
plainly?" "Yes, can see perfectly well."
"Then what can lie the trouble?" "Why, there
are so many in front of me, who catch what
you may say first, that by the time your words
reach my ears they are as fiat as dish-water.
A FisJi Glory.
Tho Detroit Advertiser of the 7th says:
"A Frenchman caught a catfish yesterday with
a hook and line, in the river near this city,
which weighed JS7 pounds! It was doubtful
for some minutes whether the-Frcnchman would
catch a catfish, or the catfish a Frenchman it
was pull catfish, pull Frenchman but the
Frenchman triumphed."
Gold and Silver Coins.
An English guinea coined in the reign of
George I. is worth in U. States currency, $5;
one of George II. $5 5 mills; one of George
III. bearing date 3813, S5 5 cts. 9 m. A sov
ereign, coined in the reign of George III., is
worth S 1,83. one of William IV. S4.85; one of
Victoria, $4 8G 1 mill. A crown piece coined
in the reign of George IV. is worth $1,09. An
English shilling is worth 21 cents 8 mills. A
seven shilling piece is worth SI, 65 6 mills.
.Joins Tyler in iEae WJaitc House.
Mr. Gibbons, in addressing the large asserh-t
blage congregated together at the Museum in
this city, on Friday evening last, for the pur
pose of manifesting their sense ofthe impropri
ety of removing Mr. J. Roberts, as Collector,
related the following anecdote of the accidental
President, which is amusing: Daily Citron.
'When Mr. Tyler had entered upon the du
ties of the Presidential office, Mr. Bolts, who
had been intimate with him in private life, and
knew something of his pecuniary embarrass
ments, called to see him; while they were walk
ing together through the grounds ofthe Presi
dent's house, Mr. Butts made this remark to his
friend: 'Mr. Tj ler, you are now in a position
that affords you an opportunity of relieving your
self from pecuniary difficulties, and making
yourself comfortable for the rest of your life. I
think, by living, in a plain, republican style,
you can support the dignity of your station for
about SI 0,000 a year; and at the expiration of
four years, you can retire with a snug little for
tune of SG0.000.' 'That may all be true,' re
plied Mr. Tyler, 'but Mr. Botts, why do you
limit me to four years?1 'Why, sir,' said Mr.
B., 'you are acquainted with the principles upon
whx-h tho Whig parly came into power. Wo
are surely pledged to carry out the one term
principle?' 'But Mr. Bolts,' answered Mr. Tv-
ler, 'that was only an electioneering pledge tho
people won't think of that now! and ice will
not be expected. to redeem it!' The wife of ono
of the President's sons now approached them.
'My dear,' said Air. Tyler, 'Mr. Botts talks of
limiting me to a single term! What do vou
think of it?' 'Why pa,' she replied, 'yon know
we have talked that matter over amongst our
selves, and we all agreed that you,skovld serve
two terms, I am sure I dont see the necessity qf
agitutmg the question again!1 "
Bifow to Boil Irinh Potaioca.
Good and indifferent' potatoes depend verv
much upon the manner in uhtch they are pro
pared for the table. Some cooks always have
heavy, hard, and watery potatoes, while others
for tho most pari have them dry, mealy, and
excellent. The diflerence depends, generally,
upon the difference in cooking; the first puts
the potatoes into cold water, warms thorn through
by a slow fire, and cools them as slowly, vrhHo
the other puis them inio boiling water, stirs tho
fire till they are just done, takes them out im
mediately, throws a wet cloth round them, and
gently squeezes each with the. hand until it
cracks open, for the particlos of water to escape
in the form of steam, then peals ihem, and they
are exactly right. By this plan almost any po
tatoo will do well. Nashville Agriculturist.
Gathering Potatoes.
Irish Potatoes, if it in de.-in: ,.
them in all their excellence, shn-iij
the sun shine on them after they an-
should bo exposed to the atr and b!v u,'
as may be. Potatoes pitted or bu. i.-.j ,..
in the field, retain their freshness a.,
qualities much later than those put in
in the eellar; and the farmer will n;.t.,
well to have a few pitted for spring l(,t.
necessity for this may in a great m ........
obviated, by lining the bottom a lilt N ',o
with turf, and when it is filled, cour.. ,
same manner. Potatoes will keep p;.
sound if placed so low in the earth as i ,
a temperature too low for vegetation.
iments made in a compact soil on t:it
side of the buildings or walls, hmv t-,,.
or five feet will usually be sufficient; ui a '.
or more porous soil a greater depth i-, rt.,.
No water in any case should stand on p,
as it will soon destroy them. If n,-y ,..
dug and pitted, there should In: an ., ..
madcat the apex ofthe heap, and fs; It-J
wisp of straw, to keep out the r.nu, ',u u
same lime to allow the heated air to ji.,
Turnins. ruta baea. &c. are amunu ...
siest of roots to preserve. They sb , .; i .
in the ground as long as consistent
from frost, then drawn and put in tt !: .
moderate or rather low temperature, or ,
in the field at once. The turnip vv;!i s;,
much greater degree of cold than t!. ; ,
without injury; but the heat has a wr? , "
upon it, and in saving this root, heauni- .
is mainly guarded against. A bole irn j-.
lop of the pits with an iron bar, to bo t ,
with a flat stone when the cold gnws .
will permit the heated air to pavs ofi a' i
vent danger from this source. In the v
ence of a number of years we have sr
had a turnip lost by frost or by heaur:',
when pitted or in the cellar: a proof n .
the case with which this, root can be sic
Carrots and beets, like the potatop. ,
more care than the turnip, to prevent ine -J
of frost upon them. The beat way ..
yet tried upon them, is to pack thoui in I. -barrels,
and strew fine earth anion; an ,
them, to exclude the air, and preserve a !,
temperature.
If your pigs have had the run of yv
chard in September, they will be fo.iriK,
well in October, and afford proof that a,
are worth something to the farmer uii. ,
made into cider. The cheapest mode uc.
yet tried in fattening hogs is with appVs .
potatoes steamed, always finishing w i; ;
sound food, such as com, peas or barky,
food given the hogs should be cooked; In.:
roots by steaming! grain or meal by bni'ns.
the latter is not convenient, the grain or r.
should always be well soaked or mixeJa.
it will be none the worse for it. Farmers a
feed dry corn and peas to their pigs, purs e
very wasteful course, as they may easily a-:
lain by experiment. Where corn is fed. -is
great saving in having" it ground in .
and particularly when fed to cattle or li"--From
what we hare seen, we think tl.c
less advantage in cooking food for horcs -cattle.
than for hogs, and that with such Hi:
ly repays the expense. Grinding, hour-
where economy ia consulted, win always,
practiced.
Peiicli Pot-Pie.
Cover the sides of a Hutch oven u i;h rr
mon pie-crust; lav in' as many pared pearhf-
will cover the bottom; (or more if you pleia
spread over them a ihin covering of the p
crust; then put another layer of pared peac .;.',
and so onputiing peaches and crust alterr.
ly, until )'Ou have put in all you wish. S .r
gether three parts of water and one of rn !'
ses; make a cross cut in the middle ofthe r
as you would for pot-pie; pour the molassesi
water into tne opening, cover the Dtt?c!io ?
and bake it with a brisk heat; (not fierce er:
to scorch',) I sheuld think three quarters cf r
hour would be about right. The qtnrr;?
molasses must be judged by the acidity of '"?
peaches. For a peck of good peaches, ' "
usual flavor; about half a pint of molasses w"
be needed, and three times as much w:f
This pio is excellent.
Fon Mercies temporal asd spiritual
Was.
Whene'er I take mv walks abroad,
How many poor I see !
What shall I render to rny God
For all his gifts to me?
Not more than others I deserve,
Yet God has given me more.
For I havo food while others starve,
Or beg from door to dooi.
How many children in the stroet
Half naked I behold !
Whilo I am clothed from head to feet,
And cover'd from tho cold I
While somo poor wretches scarce can '
Whore ihev may lay their head,
1 havo a home wherein to dwell.
And rest upon my bed.
While others early learn to swear,
And curse, and lie, and steal,
Lord, I am taught thy name to fear,
And do thy holy will.
Are these thy favours, day by day,
I o me abovo tho rest?
Then let mo love theu more than they.
And try to servo thee best.
An Irishman recommending a cow, said s9
would give milk, year after year, without haV
ing calves,, because it run in the hreed, aa
came of a cow that never had a cajf.
4S.