JEFFERSONIAN REPUBLICAN
'A'
tfEFFERS OKI AN REPUBLICAN
Stroirdsbur?, September 5, 1844.
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paid befoie thfe end of the vcar.
0? V B. Palmer, Esq,, at his Real Estate
and Coal Office, No. 59 Pine street, below Third,
two squares S.'the Merchants' Exchange, Phila.,
and No. 160 Nassau street, .(Tribune buildings,)
N. Y.,is authorised to receive subscriptions and
advertisements for the JcJfcYsonian Republican,
and give receipts for the same. Merchants, Me
chanics, and tradesmen generally, may extend
their business by availing themselves of the op
portunities for advertising in country papers which
his agency affords.
FOR PRESIDENT
, HENRY CLAY,
OF KENTUCKY.
FOTt VICE PRESIDENT
IIEO. FRELINGHUYSEN.
,fV-' OF NEW JERSEY.
FOR GOVERNOR.
&EN. JOSEPH MAKKLE,
of "Westmoreland countv.
1
FOR CANAti COMMISSIONER,
! SIMEON G U1LFOJRD,
t OT LEBANON COUNTY.
Senatorial Electors.
CHESTER BUTLER, of Luzerne.
TOWNSEND HAINES, of Chester.
Districts.
1 Joseph G. Clarkson. Philadelphia. '
2 John Price Wetherill, do.
3 John D. Ninesteel, do.
4 John S. Littell, Germantowri, Phila. co.
5 Eleazer T. M'Dowell, Doylestown, Bucks '-co.
C Benj. Frick, Limerick, p.o. Montgomery co.
7 Samuel Shafer, Chester county.
8 Will iarn Iliester, New Holland, Lancaster co.
9 John S. Iliester, Reading, Berks co.
10 Alex. E Brown, Easton, Northampton co.
11 John Killinger, Anville, Lebanon co.
12 Jonathan J. Slocum, Wilkesbarre, Luzerne co.
13 James Pcllock, Milton, Northumberland co.
14 Henry Drinker, Montrose, Susquehanna co.
15 Frederick Watts, Carlisle, Cumberland cn.
16 Daniel M. Smyser, Gettysburg, Adams co.
17 James Mathers, Mifflintown, Juniata co.
18 Andrew J. Ogle, Somerset, Somerset co.
19 Daniel Wnshabaugh, Bedford, Bedford co.
20 John L. Gow, Washington, Washington co.
21 Andrew W. Loomis, Pittsburg, Allegheny co.
22 James M. Power, Greenfield, Mercer co.
23 William A. Irvine, Irvine. Warren co.
24 Benj. Hartshorn, Curwensville, Clearfield co.
The State Bcbt.
The fact, that Pennsylvania is indeblcd near
ly or quite forty millions of dollars, is almost
entirely lost sight of by the people of the Slate;
and were it not for the periodical visits of the
iIbx Collector, it would be still less remembered.
For nearly three years past, a semi-annual in
terest of one million of dollars, also bearing in
terest, has been added to the principal; yet the
people have slumbered, and even now sleep on.
A strange infatuation seems to have come over
us all in regard to this vitally important matter.
Whilst on other subjects we are actively alive
to our own interests, and the welfare of the
Slate; on this, although it embarrasses all our
operations, we are as dead as if it did not af
fect us in the least. This is all wrong. We
should awake to the itnporiant questions, how
has this debt been fastened upon us? and what
are wo to do to get rid of it?
Two circumstances contributed to plunge
Pennsylvania in the difficulties by which she
is. now surrounded. First, an inordinate spirit
of speculation, and misconceived idea of the
object -of internal improvements, and, second
ly, D. R. Porter's corrupt loco foco administra
tion. When David R. Porter was inaugurated
Governor, the State Debt was less than twenty
fvemillioiis of dollars. Since then it has been
iiicreasetlrtefn millions. But there is not
one footbf rail-road or canal, to show for this
enormous expenditure of money. It has all
been uselessly laid out and squandered upon
partisan favorites, without benefiting the people
one penny. David R. Porier, however, is not
alone to blame for this extravagance. The dif
ferent loco foco Legislatures, which granted him
appropriations, and countenanced his wholesale
expenditures, are equally culpable, and must
fchare the odium.
The question then occurs, what is to be done
fomhe future? We have tried a loco foco Gov
ernor, and a number of loco foco Legislatures,
and they have plunged us inlo unseen difficul
ties. It would be madness, therefore to trust
ihctn again. The alternative, then is to elect
,a Whig Governor and. Legislature, and see
u hat effect jhat.jjll.hai'e in extricating us from
our embarrassment?. The Whig candidate for
Governor, Gen. Markle, is proverbial for his
honesty and frugality, and the people may con
fidemly trust him with the reins of the Govern
tnent. Let good substantial Whigs also be
chosen lo the Legislature, and we will be cer
tain of having wholesome laws enacted, and a
scheme devised to rid our beloved Common
wealth of the load of debt which now oppresses
her. We hope the people of Pennsylvania
will awake to the importance of this all en
grossing subject.
Mass Meetings.
The Whig party never was more firmly uni
ted, and more enthusiastic in the support of its
candidates, than it is at this time. Every pa
per that cumes to us, is occupied with accounts
of some mighty gatherings of the Whigs in the
neighborhood where it is printed, and with de
scriptions or the enthusiasm which character
ised those who were assembled. At Nashville,
Tennessee-, on the 21st ult. there was a grand
Convention held, at which fifty thousand Whigs
attended. S. S. Prentiss, of Mississippi, and
other eloquent Whigs were among the speakers.
On the 27ih ult . an equally large turn-out of
Whigs took place at Albany, N.Y.at which Dan
iel Webster, John M. Berrien, Francis Granger,
and others, spoke. These aro but two out of a
host of overwhelming Whig gatherings. The
election of Clay and Frelinghueysen is beyond
peradventure.
The Old Guard.
To-day the Whigs of Lancaster and the ad
joining counties rally in their might in tho City
of Lancaster. At least twenty thousand will
be present. Hon. John M. Clayton, of Dela
ware, and Hon. Daniel Webster are expected
to speak.
The monthlies.
The September numbers of Godcrfs Lady's
Book, and The Columbian Magazine, have both
been received, and are beautiful specimens in
their way. The engravings are superb, and the
reading matter excellent.
We have also received from the publisher,
in Philadelphia, No. 3 of the second volume of
Arthur's Ladies Magazine. It is a beautiful
number, and compares well with the best mag
azines in tho country. The publication price
is $2 per annum in advance.
The Ladies Companion for August has not
been received. Will the publisher correct the
failure.
Whig 2Yo mi nations
The Whigs of Pennsylvania have buckled
on their armour, and are actively preparing for
tho great bailies which are to come off on the
8th. of October, and 1st of November.
In the Cityof Philadelphia, and in many of
the Counties, they have already formed their
tickets, and are busily engaged in canvassing
for their success. In every instance, we per
ceive, the best men have been put in nomina
tion, which is a sure guarantee of success. The
Whigs of Pennsylvania, are determined, this
fall, not only to give their Presidential and Gu
bernatorial candidates a majority, but also to
elect a majority of the Congressional Delega
tion, and a majority of the State Legislature.
The following named gentlemen have al
ready been placed in nomination for Congress,
by the Whigs. 1st District, Edward Joy 'Mor
ris, 2d. Joseph R. Ingersoll, 5th. John Strohm,
6th. David E. Horner, 8th. Alexander Ramsey,
19A. John II. Ewpig, 23d. Charles M. Reed.
loco Foco Meeting:.
The Polkats of Monroe county, have adver
tised a meeting of their party to be held in
Stroudsburg, on the 12th of September. They
are making unusual exertions to secure a strong
turn-out on the occasion; and have advertised
James Buchanan, James M. Porter, Andrew II.
Reeder, II. B. Wright, and several other OLD
FEDERALISTS, as tho speakers. Of course,
not one half of ihem will be present. We
wish Jimmy Buchanan, however, would come,
and explain to the honestt citizens of Monroe,
why he opposed the late War., and why he de
clared that "if he had a drop oj DEMOCRAT
IC blood in his veins, he would let it out" But
he will not be here. Some posers, equally!
hard, might be put to some of the other gents
particularly to those of cojfin-hand-bill, and
anti-masonic memory. But we suppose all the
time they will have allowed them to speak will
be occupied in denouncing Henry Clay, and
making misrepresentations about the Tariff.
The Whigs intend holding a Mass meeting in
Stroudsburg, soon after this Loco Foco affair
comes off; and wo give the Locos fair notice
before hand, that unless they strain every nerve,
our meeting will be larger than theirs. The
Whigs of Monroe are a determined set of fel
lows, and they are determined lo do things up
right.
Suicide.
We learn that a person by the name of Yard,
committed suicide by cutting his throat, in Mid
dle Smithfield township, Monroe county, on
Friday evening last. "
Club 3Icetii.
A meeting of the Clay Club of Stroud town
ship, was held at the house of John Shively, on
Saturday evening last, which was characterised
by a high degree of animation. E. T. McDow
ell, Esq. of Doylestown, addressed the meeting,
touching the prominent topics which divide the
great political parties, and clearly defining the,
position of the Whigs. He spoke with force
and effect for about one hour, and was frequent
ly interrupted by loud cheering.
i Congressman.
The Locos of this Congressional District are
at it hard to out-manoeuvre each other in the
selection of their favourite, asa candidate for
Congress at the October election. The con
test lies principally between Dr. R. E James,
of Centreville, and Richard Brodhead, of Eas
ton. In Northampton, the fight will be des
perate between them; and tho one which car
ries, will not have much to brag of. In this
County, Brodhead will probably carry the day.
In Carbon, Brodhead, has already whipped
James, and secured the Conferee.
Carbon County.
Jarrjfs R. Struthers, Esq. formerly of Strouds
burg, but now of Mauch Chunk, has been nom
inated by the Locos of Carbon county, as a
candidate for the Legislature. Carbon and Le
high elect two members. Last year they were
one Whig, and one Loco. This year we hope
they will be both Whigs.
Communicated.
It has been looked upon as a matter of doubi,
in this country at least, whether children could
be taught lo sing, with the same ease as they
could be taught to read. Many intelligent per
sons can still be found who will stoutly affirm
that the thing is not possible. But theory must
give way to facts, after all. When we see a
thing done, we know it can be done. Anoma
lous cases there no doubt are, where an invin
cible inaptitude exists to the perception of har
mony of sounds ; but those cases are perhaps
as rare as the want of power to appreciate col
ors or odors. The exneriment now making
pretty extensively in our country will settle the
question that children can be instructed, not
merely to sing by role, but to sing by rule ; with
a tolerable understanding of the rudiments. We
do not wish to be understood to say that all
have the same degree of aptness to learn music,
because this is manifestly untrue. About the
same diversity is observable here as in relation
to other things. Some must learn .by slow and
painful degrees; others catch the art as by in
tuition, and stride onward to excellence, appa
rently without effort. It is just so in obtaining
knowledge in the ordinary branches of educa
tion. But what we wih to say is this, that
a knowledge of music does not descend upon a
favored few, here and there, without any thing
to be done on their part ; but that it may be im
parted to nearly all, with about the same facili
ty with tlie art of reading or of arithmetic.
These thoughts have been suggested by wit
nessing the performances, on Thursday the
29ih ult., bf the Juvenile Class of Stroudsburo,
under the care of Mr. J. S. P. Foust, of this
place. The large hall of the Academy had
been tastefully decorated for tho occasion, on
the day previous, by the ladies of Stroudsburg,
assisted by the gentlemen ; and upon a stage in
front of the audience ihe group of children, with
faces beaming with joy, took their station. At
4 o'clock, P. M. the exercises commenced,
which were continued for two hours and a half.
The juvenile performance was relieved at times
by the adult class, under the same very excel
lent instructor; and also by some fine instru
mental exercises.'
It could not be otherwise than highly pleas
ing to listen to the animated and orderly sing
ing of some 40 or 50 children from 5 years old
up to 12 or 14. Six months ago these same
children could not have sung the scale ; yet at
the concert on Thursday they sang some pieces,
by no means ihe easiest that might have been
selected, in a stylo and with an expression and
a correctness that reflected much credit on
them, and especially on their talented teacher.
From this time we shall know that children
may be taught this delightful art, as well as
adults. And why not. It is about as much an
exercise of the judgement to loam lo sing, as to
learn to read, ami no more. The inference is,
that the uvo;brahches should be taught at the
same period, "that is, in youth. To this conclu
sion some nations have already arrived Ger
many and Prussia for instance. There, vocal
music is a branch to be learned in ihe primary
school. So it should be in our, country so it
already is in many of the schools in the New
England stales, and in New York ; so it should
be in all. And this valuable end may be at
tained under competent instructors, without the
least detriment lo the studies now purhiied in
our common schools. Indeed, our ablest and
most successful teachers, as fur instance Wood-
bridge. in this country, and. Felleuberg in Eu
rope, are strenuous advocates of singing m the
common school, not only as a pleasant recrea
tion for children, and a most rational and health
ful employment, but as a means of moral disci
pline, of which they have given some striking
instances.
A.B.
E2ow Now?
Isaac W. Vanleer. of Chester county, who
withdrew his name from the Whig Electoral
Ticket, on account of his Anti-Slavery princi
ples, publishes a Card in ihe West .Chester
Register and Examiner of last week, in which
he says, " I now- feel it incumbent on me to
vote for Mr. Clay and not only so, but from
this time forward to use all honorable means to
promote his election." As the Monroe " Lyre"
made a great flourish of trumpets over the de
clination of Mr. Vanleer, it of course wilf copy
the above change of position.
Acquisitiveness.
The " Charcoal SketcherV organ of acquis
itiveness must be very large. Not satisfied witH
daily manufacturing and publishing the most
deliberate falsehoods, he appropriates to his
own use such articles as may be found in Whig
papers, and which by altering one or two words,
can be made to answer hit purpose. For in
stance, on the 22d inst., (more than one week
ago) we published the following :
We hope ihe Whigs in every State in the
Union will adopt the following laconic, though
expressive resolutions. They were passed at
a recent Whig meeting in Tennessee :
1. Resolved, That we can elect Clay and
Frelinghuysen.
2. Resolved, THAT WE WILL.
In the second editorial column of the Penn
sylvanian of yesterday, the following item,
which, with the exception of ihe names, very
strikingly resembles the above:
" Let the Democrats in every State of the
Union adopt the following laconic, though ex
pressive resolutions. They were passed at a
recent Democratic meeting in Tennessee
1. Resolved, That we CAN elect POLK
and DALLAS.
2. Resolved, That WE WILL."
The " Charcoal Sketcher" undoubtedly sup
posed that after altering our article to suit him
self, and keeping it a week or ten days, he
might palm it off upon his readers as a pure
locofoco article, and make them believe that
the two laconic resolutions were passed at a
locofoco instead of at a Whig meeting. He
can't play that game, however, with impunity.
We are not asleep, and can delect a fraud or a
theft, as readily as we can a locoloco lie. Fo
rum, 31st ult.
Remember voters of Pennsylvania, that Fran
cis R. Shunk, the Locofoco candidate for Gov
ernor is opposed to the Protective Policy ! Can
the laboring men of this State support a, Free
Trade Candidate? No! never!! The
"fighting Captain" Markle, (says the Vaierland's
Wajchter,) who defended the women and chil
dren of the frontiers from the" tomahawk and
scalping knife and midnight torch of tho mur
derous Indian Savage, is not the man whom the
people will forget for the sake of a veteran oJ
fice-holder like SHUNK who never gave .one
drop of his blood, or one mile ol his purse, in
the service of his country, and who is also well
known as being OPPOSED TO A PROTEC
TIVE TARIFF, that grand system of public
policy which protects, fosters and encourages
the industry of the Farmetr, the Mechanic, and
tne Jjanorcr. l es! piociaun u on tne wings
i ti tr i if .i r
the wind into every recess of Pennsylvania,
that Francis R. Shunk is in favor of PRACTI
CAL FREE TRADE.
When he resided in Harrisburg, in every
conversation on tne i antt question wnicn arose
in company, it is notorious that he always ar-
ued against a Tariff for Protection. Hundreds
in Harrisburg can testify lo this fact. -
Will the people of the Old Keystone support
a man who is opposed to encouraging their in
dustry? No!"
Another Renunciation.
To the Editor of the Newark Daily Advertiser
Newark, Aug. 30th, 1844.
Sir I wish to make it known through your
paper that I have always belonged lo the Dem
ocratic party since I was old enough to vote,
but after an impartial view of tho principles of
the candidates of both parties for the presiden
cy, 1 for one must leave their ranks and give
my vote and influence for the support of Hen
ry Clay and Theodore Frelinghuysen. I
would further state that 1 have come to this
conclusion without being solicited so to do by
any person or persons; it is done without fear
or favor from any man or any party.
C. HOLLO WAY.
An' Important flint.
Our Whig friends mtisi recollect that every
exertion is expected of them in the October
elections. Our success in November, in a
great degreo depends upon tho result of the
Ociober struggle. Should the issue of that
contest be favorable, the Presidential victory
will be easily achieved, we trust that our friends,
particularly in the City and County of Phila
delphia, will put forth every effort to elect their
candidates for Congress. The candidates aro
all men of clmracter and ability. Frequent
gatherings of the people, agitation, agitation
down to the day of election, aro indispensable
to success. Let every man put his shoulder to
the wheel ; give o the Ociober contest his best
exertions, and a glorious triumph will pave tho
way for an easy success in November. Forum-
Raleigh Clarion says : We have .seen seveJ
of these Pyramids, the workmanship of DtfU
cralic hands, and some constructed by
Whigs. We aro not satisfied with either.
Hero is ours :
TEXAS
ILLINOIS
SOUTH CAROLINA
NEW HAMPSHIRE
E D G E C O M B
The Lancaster Union and Sentinel conta;-,
two facts which should be kept before the pfJ
pie of this State until the second Tuesday i J
October. Here they are.
1st. Keep it before the people that FRA
CIS R. SHUNK, the locofoco Texas i
TrtADK candidate for Governor of ihis"Suie,h
been in office at Harrisburg TH1RTV-TW
YEA RS, during which time he has drawn ne,r.
ly or quite SIXTY THOUSAND DOLLAR!
Irom the pocKets ol tne people ot rennsyliraiu
2d. Kep h before the people that Generj
JOSEPH MARKLE never held an off. ;
of profit in His life, and that he PLEIGL
HIS FORTUNE TO RAISE TROOPS f
DEFEND HIS NATIVE STATE from .
threatened attacks of the British and li'diaid
while SHUNK was seccrelv seated IX h
office at Harrisburg, pocketing the tL
ple's money !
A few months ago the locos considered
degrading to sing political songs. Now, it.
indulge in this sort of tomfoolery, as they j
nominated it. It is not long since they dunoi.
ced the Whig Tariff". Now, they claim tot
its friends. We have our Ash poles. Th
have their hickory. We have coons; inn
fox having been very unceremoniously hur
they were obliged to look around lor someot
animal to supply his place, and we are now,,
formed that in one county in this State the !
cos are enjoying a much stronger scent tharR
Whig de.sire. One of ihe Polk papers int.,
city said on Monday " Old Montio::ierj
awake, and will give a tremendous nvijunu .
Polk, Dallas and Skunk" Forum.
Slow to 2ac Easy.
A few weeks ago Mr. Win. P. Chilton, a c.
ital Whig of Talladega, (Alabami.) reh'fd -
anecdote before the Clay Club which exii.b;
a, correct idea of the Locofoco nomina'ioti
Baltimore. Mr. Chilton said that a err
Dutchman had a sick son by the name of J.
cob. The old Dutchman said "dat he php
Shacob mil de physic of all de doctors, .
Shacob got no better fast, but began for toufj
but could not die nodder for de physic. H
Shacob ho struggle hard, but could not die ;
I sends for de lodder sort ol doctor. anJ
comes and gives Shacob some Pete-rout it I
and onacoa uieu so easy ngiu on mm no uu.
dy knew it."
So with the Loco-Foco party, said Mr. CM
ton. They were dying hard at Balumorr, "a?
tng for breath, and in a fit of desperation took:
dose of PtfAe-rotu tea for the purpose of dy. :
easy. The medicine will have the desired f-
feci; the party are now dj'ing so gently i ti
the operation of the Folk drink, that, like J .c
no bodv will know when their breath is isj
PoIIt Principles at the Soutft.
Mr. Charles Spalding, the Locoloco can.
- a.,,q ror Congress in lc firsl Conjirossiufi.
DUiricl of Georgia, has issued an address
lne eiector3 from winch we take tho toi:o;i:
extract :
I am onnoscd to a Protective Tariff beca" I
it is unjust, and oppressive in its operation c
the people of Georgia: Because it is an aj
of the authority granted to Uongress to ten w
ontjes for revenue
Mr. Spalding was of tho delegation t '
Baltimore Convention which nominate 1 .V
Polk. He is opposed to any and every Prntet
live 1 arm. aim aimuuio mi. -
' ro,nj Yet in Pennsylvania, New Jerse
and portions of New York, the Loco Foco
. 1 . D..I1- I.. lV,,.,,r rtv 1
pers try io uiUKe um uitu i mix is in ii'ui f
tection. It is a miserable trick, and respect
Locos ought to be, and soon will be, asinine
of it.
In Millord, ol consumption, on
the 4th inst., Sarah Ann Smith, aged anoai
years. i
To Country Merchants. J
In store, Foreign and American Broad Clj'
and Cassimercs,oz various descriptions
ted to the approaching season, among licaJ
twilled and figured Cloths and Cassim
for Sack and Over coats. J
Also, new style and plain S.tlsktts M
Cloakings, together with an assortment w
,tie Sildna Hanvass. Series. Hohw
Tivls! Snwinp Silk. Bindings and other
n
tilings used by Tailors.
Also, Black Satins, Plaid, Figured and I
s;iL- Valvals. Woolen Velvets, and other'
- a
stylo of Vestings.
Our assortment is extensive and. terms i-
sonable.
LIPPINCOTT & PARRV
Dealers in Cloths, Cassiuiere.s, &c, N-3
North Second street, Philadelphia.
Oih mo, 2d, 1844. 2m.
STOVE-PIPE,
At Reduced Prices.
THE SUBSCRIBER HAS FOR
STOVE-PIPE,
which ha will sell at from 10 to 10 U3nt j
cents per pound, according to quality
1 K WANDEL J. BJUE VW
Stroudsburgh, Oct. 5, 1843.