JEFFERSONIAN REPUBLICAN Thursday, June 18, 1816. Terms, $5,00 in advance: $2.25, naif yearly; and $2,50 if not paid befoicthe end of the vcar. ffT V. B. PALMER, Esq. is the Agent for this paper at his office of real estate and Country Newspaper agency in Philadelphia, North-West corner of Third and Chestnut streets ; Tribune buildings, Nassau st., N. Y,; South East corner of Baltimore and Calvert sts., Baltimore, and No. 12, State street, Boston. Mr. Palmer will receive and forward subscriptions and advertisements for the Jejfersonian Republican. Messrs. MASON TUTTLE, at 38 William street, New York, are also our authorized Agents, to receive and forward subscriptions and adver tisements for the Republican. Democratic Whig Candidate. FOR CAN AT COMMISSIONED, JAMES M. POWER, OF MERCER CO 17 N'T V. War Movements. The" Army of Occupation" still continues to occupy Matamoras as its head-quarters. The volunteers from the Southern States are daily arriving there, and al the latest accounts had swelled the force tinder Gen. Taylor to proba bly 7 or 8000 men. The Mexicans under Gen. Arista, have rotrcatcd into the interior of their own country, and it is more than probable will be disbanded without striking another blow. Some think that Mexico herself will offer terms .ibr a speedy termination of the War. The Oregon Question. This important question, is, we believe, on the eve of being amicably settled. The Brit ish government made a proposition to compro mise it on the basis of the 49ih degree, reserv ing tho use of tho Columbia River for the Hud son's Bay Company, until the expiration of their present charter, which will lake place in 1863. This proposition was submitted to the Senate of the United States by Mr. Polk, for their in struction. That body advised the President to conclude a Treaty agreeably to its provisions; which our advices from Washingion inform us has already been done. It was thought that the Treaty as concluded by the President, and signed by Mr. Packenham, the British Minis ter, and Mr. Buchanan, the U. S. Secretary of State, would be sent to (ho Senate onTueiday last, for confirmation. If it was sent in on that day, it has in all probability been confirmed ere this, by a large majority. Mr. Buchanan. ' It was reported in Washington, on Monday, "that -Mr. Buchanan was about to reiiro from the 'Cabinet. No successor was named. The Tariff. Congress having got through with the Ore gon question, and legislated for tbo Mexican War, is now about to take up lho Tariff of '42, for the purpose of ripping it to.pieces. Wheth er the opponents of the present Tariff, howev er, can succeed in their efforts to destroy that useful measure, remains to be seen. A short time will tell the tale. Out of Humor. Mr. Allen in so much out of humor with the President, and tho majority in tho Senate, fori'0 ma,n,a,n in every emergency the honor of having settled the Oregon difficulty, peaceably, j our na,ion and 10 Perpetuate the equal rights that he has resigned his place as Chairman of and PrivlIcSes of our matchless republican in the Committee on Foreign Relations. His s,i,u,itms ,0 our posterity the unjust interfo- ' place can be easily supplied by a better man, 8lihotigh Gen. Cass, without being asked, said he could not consent to seye. Cass and Allen bcth might as well preserve their temper. It .would look much better. General Taylor. rw-.z , , , . m . T rr 1 eeungs were ne u at xrenton, low orK, Philadelphia, and oihcr places, during tho past week, for the purpose of bringing the brave old ' 'Hero of Resaca do la Palma, out for the Pres idency. Gen. Taylor will make a strong can didate, and judging from what we have been able to learn of his abilities, a good President. $ The Treasury of History. Nos. 7 and 8 of this valuable work have . reached us. They are equal in merit to their predecessors, and worth more than treble the amount for which they are old. We once more recommend the "Treasury" to the favor able notice of our readers. . f;We learn that the Government has author ized the recruiting officers upon naval stations, Hto:offer a bounty of twenty'dollars a"nd three t months advance wages, to all able bodied sea- men who enter tho service; and to landsmen, or now recruits, fifteen dollars bounty, .and an ad-f vanccof threesmont,hs.w,acs. " n ,-. 1W .-V4f 4 Public Meeting;. At a meeting held at the Court-house, in Stroudsburg, June 13, 1846, for the purpose of receiving volunteers, Col. PETER LANDER was called to the chair, and Maj. Olis B. Gor don appointed Secretary. On motion, a committee of seven were ap pointed to draft resolutions, consisting of James Rafferty, D. Overfield, B. S. Schoonover, Dr. P. M. Bush, Capt. James Bisbing, George Ransbury, and John Turn. After the committee had been absent for a short time, they returned and reported the fol lowing resolutions which were unanimously adopted. Whereas, the government of the United States, after having for a long series of years patiently borne insults and injuries of tho most aggrava ted kind from the misnamed and burlesque Re public of Mexico, has at length been compelled to take up arms to repel the invasion of our soil by Mexican troops, and avenge the death of some of our most worthy citizens: And where as, ihe President of the United Stales has offi cially announced that by ihe acts of the Mexi can government a state of war exists butween thai Republic and the United States : And whereas, the Governor of our own noble old Commonwealih in his proclamation of the 16th ult., with other requisitions requires the officers and soldiers of the Commonwealth to hold them selves in readiness promptly to meet and repel the enemies of lho Republic, and reminding all persons having charge of public arms and other munitions of war, that it is their imperative du ty immediately to prepare them for the public service that the rights and honor of the country may be secured, and the perpetuity of the Union secured. Therefore Resolved, Thai relying firmly up on divine Providence alone- for counsel and strength to sustain us and trusting confidently in the justice of our cause, we will in accord ance with the requisition of our chief magistrate, hold ouiselves in readiness promptly to shoulder our arms and cheerfully march, at the first no tice that may officially bo given, to any part of tho Union in defence of our rights and our com mon country, and that we will render every aid in our power to tho government, in carrying on tho existing war with Mexico, and with alacri ty obey the summons to the battle-field, when ever it shall be given. Resolved, That we approve of tho course pursued by the President of the United States in having used all means consistent with the honor and dignity of the Union, in endeavoring to bring about an amicable adjustment of exist ing difficulties between the two governments, and that not until all laudable and legal efforts were insultingly thwarted by the Mexican gov ernment did he recommend an appeal to arms as the last resort of all injured nations. Resolved, That we have no sympathy with those who oppose this war, believing, as we do, that it is a necessary, just and righteous one, and that we view the conduct of its opponents as little belter than treason. Resolved, That whilst we adopt the motto of the gallant Decator, u our country right or wrong," we conscientiously lend our aid to the government in the present crisis satisfied that we have right upon our side, and believing that "thrice is he armed who hath his quarrel just." Resolved, That with unfeigned pleasure we feel convinced we can confidently rely upon the patriotism of our citizens throughout the Union rence 01 roreISn tyrannical and despotic pow- ers to the contrary notwithstanding. Resolved, That wo do hereby express our heartfelt thanks and gratitude to Major General Taylor, his officers and men, for their glorious and triumphant defenco of American rights al the recent engagements upon the Rio Grande, e -e r-" vl" fee,ing proud as we do lhal lhe patriolic spirit of bravery and valour that actuated the spirits of '76 still burns with so much ardor in the bo som of our worthy general and the gallant little army under his command. Resolved, That although we have good cause to rejoice over our brilliant victories so recently achieved, yet we heartily regret the loss of the brave officers and gallant soldiers who so nobly fell in defence ofjhe stars and stripes of our beloved country. Resolved, That in Major General Taylor we ! acknowledge a man equal to all emergencies that have or may yet arise, and fully competent for his position as proven by his military skill and undaunted courage displayed at the battle fields of Palo Alto and Resaca de la Palma, which have covered hirajwith fresh laurels and adorned the American arms with unfading glory. The meeting was then ably and eloquently 'addressed by John D. Morris, M. M. Ditiunick, 'and'B.-'SiSchoonovcr.'Eqrs: ! " ';. . ill- U: ti t. ' - ; ' It was ihen resolved that a company of 77 should be raised, and their services tendered to the President. M. M. Dimmick, B. S. Schoonover, Frank Hollinshead, Dimmick Overfield, James S. Bisbing, John D. "Morris, and Dr. P. M. Bush, were appointed a commit tee to obtain names. After resolving that these proceedings be published in all tho newspapers of the county, the meeting adjourned. TO ARMS ! WAR MEETING. " Arise ! arise ! ye men of might, The glorious hour is nigh, Your eagle pauses in his flight, And screams the battle-cry." At a meeting held in Stroudsburg, on Satur day the 1 3th inst., it was unanimously resolved 10 raise a volunteer company, and tender its services to tho government in the present emer gency. 27 names were almost immediately obtained. 50 more are wanted, and we en treat our fellow citizens in Middle Smithfield, Smithfild, Price, Stroud, Pocono and Jackson townships, and elsewhere to give their attend ance to another meeting at the Court House in Stroudsburg, on Saturday next, the 20th inst., at 2 o'clock, p. m., and decide upon the proper measures to be taken for speedily obtaining the requisite number. Let all who love their country come forward, the claims of honor and patriotism call us to the battle-field to avenge the wrongs of our injured nation, and vindicate her fame. " Arm ! arm ! your country bids you arm, Fling out your banners free, Let drum and trumpet sound alarm, O'er mountain, plain and lea." Olis B. Gordon, Townsend Evans, M. M. Dimmick, William Carey, B. S. Schoonover, Francis E. Spering, James Rafferty, Frank Hollinshead, Charles B. Shaw, Joseph J. Postens, June 16, 1846. Theodore Schoch, J. L. Ringwall, Dr. P. M. Bush, C. A. Bushong. Defrauding the Revenue. It is said that for the purpose of avoiding the tariff duties on sugar, of 21-2 cents per pound, the West India planters manufacture for this market immense quantities of molasses, which is subject to a duty of only five cenls per gal lon. Each gallon of this molasses, or concen trated syrup, as it is called, can, within a few hours after its receipt in New York, bo con verted into eight or nine pounds of excellent sugar by the sugar refiners. This concentra led cane juice leaves the West Indies under a certificate of the U. S. Consul, lhat the arti cle is nothing but molasses, or the drainings of sugar. In this way, it is supposed, the reven ue of the United States is annually defrauded of the immense sum of two millions and a half of dollars. The sugar-growers of ihe South have brought tho subject to the notice of the government. A Singular Case. A young lady in Sibee, Maine, has died in a sudden and singular manner. She was at tacked in the night with a most excruciating headache, which caused her to scream in ago ny. A physician was sent for, and after ex amining the case pronounced it a fever, and prescribed accordingly. But his prescriptions afforded no relief, and the patient died. While laying out tho body, an earwig was seen issu ing from one of her ears, and it is said it passed from one ear to other entirely through her head. This is impossible. Nevertheless tho pres ence of an insect in the ear may be highly dan gerous. By. dropping a teaspoonful of gin or sweet oil in the ear, the cause will be de stroyed. The "Fleet of Evolution." We learn from persons who arrived in the Hibernia, from England, says the Saturday Courier, that tho British "Squadron of Evolu tion" just formed at Portsmouth, consists of the following vessels : SEVEN STEAMERS ; EIGHT SHIPS OF THE LINE. 3 of the Ships of the Line carry 120 guns each; 2 others 92; the remainder 48. Tho 120's have each a complement of 1 100 men. The steamers are tho Terrible, Retribution, Cyclops, 1 fifty gun frigate, and 2 twenty-four gun frigates. Tho Terrible carries 4 one hundred and fifty pounders and 20 sixty-eight pounders. She is the largest war steamer in the world. This is a far more effective fleet than that with which Nelson won the battle of the Nile. Stung by a Locust. A lady of Washing ton, Pa., was a few days sinco stung on one of the fingers by a" locust, which produced imme diate swelling and inflammation, extending up the arm to the shoulder. A physician cut out the fleuh in whieh the wound was received, and cawcrized it', which finally relieved the pa tioni, who had suffered much from hootini! ... O pains through ho chest and'otlier parts of lho b.nlvv ' " -s , ' FOREIGN NEWS. Arrival of the Great Western. Eleven Days later from Europe. The Queen has a Daughter The Corn Law Bill passed in the Lords on Second reading, ma jority Al. Tho steamer Great Western, Captain Mat thews, arrived at New York on Monday morn ing last left Liverpool 30ih ult. The Cotton Market very quiet; little doing in it, and no inclination to sell at lower rates. The news of war between Mex co and the United Slates had produced a strong sensation. The sympathies of the reop'e were in favor of Mexico, she being the weaker party. The corn bill has passed a second reading in the House of Lords, by a majority of 47 Her Majesty had another princess on the 23d May. LONDON MONEY MARKET. May 29th, 1 o'clock. The English securi ties have been affected in a considerable de gree by tho news from America. The decla ration of war by that country against Mexico may, it is feared, involve us in fresh difficulties with the United States; and the Oregon ques tion will now become a question of secondary interest, compared with this, that will in ail probability arise from the hostilities of out transatlantic neighbors. The favorable effect which it ras anticipa ted would follow the large majority in the house of Lords, on the second reading of the corn law bill, has been quite stultified by this intel ligence, and notwithstanding the good position of the accounts, prices are about a half pr. cent lower than they closed last night. Escape of Louis Bonaparte fro.u Ham. On Monday last the Prince "succeeded," in effecting his escape from the Fortress of Ham, after a close imprisonment of somo years, hav ing assumed the disguise of a workman, he contrived to elude the vigilance of the sentries to regain his freedom, without any molestation from the battalion of infantry that formed the garrison of the Castle and to arrive safely in London where we believe he is at present. The morning Herald says as the Prince escaped at 7 o'clock of the morning of the 25th, and as the event was not discovered for ten hours afterward, he could easily have reached the Belgian frontiers, only 20 leagues distant, long before the telegraph itself could have been set to work. The papers say he embarked at St. Vaiery. Parliamentary Summary. In the Commons Mr. O'Connell moved that the order of the 27th April, for lhe committal of Mr. W. S. O. Brien be discharged on the ground lhal the Committee of Selection, which had directed his attendance on a private bill committee, was not itself properly constituted. In ihe Lords, on Monday, the Duke of Wel lington moved an address 10 her Majesty, con gratulating her upon the addition to her domes tic happiness, in tho birthof another Princess. The Odd Fellows of Trenton, N. J., have subscribed $14,000 for the erection of a splen did Hall for the use of the fraternity of that city. The New York Express says : " Flour and wheat are selling at a very low figure ; the for mer, particularly, is selling at $4. If the ports of England are opened, it seems to be impossi ble that flour purchased at tho present rates can fail to pay a profit." A Fighting Preacher. Somo of our Western exchanges speak of "a noble example lhal has just beon set by the Rev. Richard A. Stewart." It appears that his pugnacious reverence who is a Methodist Parson has arrived in New Orleans at the head of one hundred volunteers from East Ba ton Rouge and Iberville. A correspondent of the Fredericksburg Recorder represents him as being endowed with a great taste for fighting, and says that it is a habit with him when he feels a call to thrash any one to ask a temporary dismissal from the Church, and when he has finished the job ho asks to be re-admitted. The writer adds: " He has obtained a dismissal for six months, in order to lick the Mexicans' The annual taxes of England are about $250, 000,000. Of this sum nearly $150,000,000 is raised to pay lho interest of the accursed lega cy of debt created hy her former wars! The balanco is raised to pay her army and navy and tho civil list; the latter amounting to about eighteen cents on the dollar of the whole a mount of the annual taxes. Surely, if war can bo avoided, every consideration affecting the happiness of the people requiros that it should be. '1'en iHousaiid recniits for the United States Army, are now called for by he Adjutant 'Gen tiral at Wa.sliin.H.in ' ' i i -.1 1 Regeneration of New Hampshire. This gleam of light from the East is tho more welcome as it was hardly expected, and affords hopeful promise of a brighter day beforo us. The new Legislature of New Hampshire as sembled at Concord on the 3d instant. In tho j House of Representatives, by the united voto of Whigs and Independents, John P. Hale (st Representative in the last Congress) was cho sen Speaker, the vote being as follows.: John P. Hale, of Dover, 139 Samuel Swasey, Haverhill, (Loco) 118 Scattering (two Independent one Loco) 3 The Senate of the State, having appointed a j President pro tern., on the same day met tint House of Representatives in convention, and filled the six vacancies in the Senate (non-elections for want of a clear majority in each case) by electing six Whigs; so that the Senate is now composed of eight Whigs and four Loca foco Democrats. Anthony Colby has since been elected ! Governor, and John P. Hale 10 b'e United Stales Senator for six years from the 4th of March, 1817. A Senator for the unexpired term of the sil ling Senator was to have been chosen yester day, that day having been set apart for the pur pose. We anticipate, also, as a consequence of this great triumph of principle, a vindication of the Supremacy of the Laws by the districting the State for the choice of Representatives lo Congress, in compliance with the law of iho United Status to that effect. Nat. Intel. Polk the Second. A letter from Paris gives the following ac count of Mr. W. H. Polk, orother 10 our delec table President, who is earning 34,500 per an anum and an outfit from the tax payers of this Country in this fashion : " Apropos of Mr. Polk (tforesaid;) the pres ence of this gentleman in Europe is one of the beautiful illustrations of Democratic exemption from that well known Roman vice, nepotism. Here is an individual sent out at the expense of the Republic, in tire higi capacity of its En voy at the Court. of Naplos, for which employ ment his qualification appears to.be, lhal he is absolutely incapable of interchanging his ideas in any European dialect spoken on this conti nent a sense of which incapacity seems to have suggested to him lhe uselessne&s of his sojourning in Naples, fur Je lifts been all this year in Paris or elsewhere." Patch Work. A young lady of Baltimore, Miss Margaret Hagan, has completed a quilt in which there are 27,000 pieces, none of ihem larger than a half-dime. It is all her own han diwork, and for three years most of her spare time has been devoted to it. Itt 00k her two days to count the pieces. The Rochester Advertistr says: " Dr. Ed son, brother to Calvin Edson, now deceased, the great living skeleton who exhibited himself in this country and Europe some twelve years since, is now travelling through the country, a skeleton counterpart of his deceased brother. He is now 45 years of age, five feet, six inches in height, and weighs only 50 lbs., a mere mass of human bones." The Public Lands. It appears by a recent report submitted to Congress, that the annual average sale of pub lic lands, from 1787 to the end of the last fiscal year, was less than two millions of acres the nett proceeds from that time have been $118, 607,335. Tho amount for tho last year was $2,007,022. There is now an unusual display of spots on the sun; there being no less than six differeas groups, says a correspondent of the New Ra ven Herald. A New Orleans paper mentions a report that Ampudia had Arista under arrest, charged with having betrayed the troops to- the Americans. The Erie Railroad is doing a capital busi ness. The earnings for May are stated in the Tribune to be $1,123 more than for the same month last year. Nearly a whole,-Town burnt. The Cleaveland (O.) Herald mentions tho destruc tion of nearly lho whole village of Warren. About 100 buildings were burnt, and only four store are left. One whole square, ia which tho Post Office, two, printing offices, the Dem ocrat and Rerald,. a large row of Dry Goods and business establishments, some twenty in number, waa entirely consumed, together with a number of barns, out-house, &c. $135,000. Loss Gen. Arista left 300 wounded jMexicans in Matatnoraa -in great watit and clisircss.
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