r
arrangements is ihe effect of her good manage
ment." " Yon surprise me?". exclaimed Philip; " nay,
s i rely you jcsi. To confess hc, truth, 1 have,
) order to dircover her sentiments, sometimes
hinted at the desirableness ofiho useful being
dded to the ornamental in a woman's educa
tion ; but she has so constantly shrunk from the
Nubject, that I feared bhe wad totally opposed
to my views."
" Ah !" said I, " that in Ellen's weak point ;
hut come with mo to morrow, and pay her a
morru g visit, I promise you shall sec her in all
her glory.
Accordingly, the next day we went together ;
and I desired the servant,-who showed us into
the patlor, not to say that 1 had any one with
ine, but just to tell my cousin I wished lo speak
to her, and was in haste. In two minutes down
hhe came, ihe very picture of health and good
humor.
" My dear cousin !" she said, not perceiing
Philip, " you are a priviledged pcrson,for you
know I am invisible to company at this hour;
what can you want? i9 it a new pattern, or have
you come to help me to toss up the beds and
sweep the rooms V1
At this moment her eye rested on the figure
of Philip reflected in the looking glass: but,
iiiidmg herself fairly caught, she had too much
helf-respcct to betray any confusion. Grace
fully apologizing for her dishabille, which by
he bye was most becoming, the entered
easily into conversation, and thus completed
her conquest of the heart of poor Philip.
Six months after this incident, Philip and
Ellen pronounced their vows at Hymcr.'sshrine,
and 1 never heard that cither of them had found
cause lo repent.
Now, let young ladies be sure that rhilip is
not alone in dislike to fine lady wives ; it is a
feeling .vhared by the great number of his sex
indeed, by all the sensible portion. As long
us giils study only to excel in the lighter ac
quirements of female education, neglecting, nay,
despising, the useful and essential, let them not
wonder at the large portion of young men re
maining unmarried. How can a man with any
forethought but shrink at connecting himself
with a woman who is ignorant of the common
est duties of a wife and mistress? Blind in
deed must love have rendered him who would
lake to his bosom a being, whose chief recom
mendations are, thai she can play and sing,
dance the polka, and entertain company ; and
this is the gross amount of requisites many can
didates for matrimonial honors command. Such
accomplishments are duly appreciated in a ball
room or at an evening pany, but they are not
for every day wear. Men will choose such la
dies for panders in a quadrille, but not for wives.
The fictile.
The Nettle is generally considered by far
mers and gardeners as a useless and trouble
some weed; but it needs little argument lo prove
that the most common gifts of Providence are
often the most useful to mankind. The com
mon stinging nettle is one of the best medicines
which is produced in the vegetable kingdom,
and its medicinal qualities ought to be more
generally known and appreciated. In the form
of a simple weak infusion, taken in the quanti
ty of a pint a dajr, it acts as an alternative and
deobslrucut in impurities of the blood. A strong
decoction taken in the same quantity proves an
admirable strengthener in general or partial re
laxation. Applied as a fomention or poultice,
il relieves swellings and abates inflammations,
and the expressed juice, takeirin spoonfuls as
ihe exigency of the case may require, in inter
nal bleedings, is the mosi powerful styptic
known. We may add that its leaves, when
boiled, are converted into a tender, healthy and
nourishing aliment, grateful to the palate. And
yel there are few plants whose appearanc is
viewed by the farmer with more disgust than
the stinging nettle.
Age of Animals.
A bear rarely exceeds 20 years ; a dog lives
20 years ; a wolf 20 ; a fox 16. Lions are
are long lived ; Pompy lived to the age of 70.
The average of cats is 15 years, a squirrel or
hare 7 or 8 years rabbits 7. Elephants have
been known to live to the age of 400 years.
When Alexander the Greal had conquered
Phorus, king of India, ho took a great elephant,
which had foughi valiantly for the king, and
naming him Ajar, dedicated him to the Sun,
and lei him go with this inscription, " Alexander
the sun of Jupiter has dedicated Ajax to the
Sun." He was found with this inscription
350 years afterwards. Pigs have been known
to live lo the age of 30 years. The rhinoceros
to 20. A horse has been known to live to ihe
3e of G5, bul averages 25 to 30. Camels some-
limes live to the age of 100. Stags are long
lived. Sheep seldom exceed the age of 10.
Cows live about 15 years. Cuvier thinks it
probable lhal whales sometimes lives 1000
years. Mr, Mailerujn has the skeleton of a
twan that attained the age of 200. Pelicans
are long lived. A tortoise has been known to
live lo ihe greal age of 107.
JBelieviuff more than was Required.
A correspondent of the New York Spirit of
ihe Times says, during a recent trip, we had
among the passengers some who were perfect
ly orthodox in their belief in ihe Bible, oihers
who were rather heterodox. An argument
arose ; the advocate of the doubters, among
other questions, asked the other if he could cred
it the Jonah and Whale story. Ho answered
that he did, and appealing to the Captain o
the boat, asked him if he did not.
Most certainly 1 do, He replied, " and
5 hen he landed Jonah on that Island, the whale
shoved out his tongue for a gangway plank."
Pw W r-n r"t.Wf . Hi k Kir
JEFFERSONIAN REPUBLICAN
Thursday, July 22, 1847.
Terms, $2,00 in advance : $2,25 half yearly ; and $2,00 if not
paid Dctore tlie ena ol tne year.
democratic Whig Nominations.
FOR GOVERNOR,
JAMES IRVIN,
OF CENTRE COUNTY.
FOU CANAL COMMISSIONER,
JOSEPH W. PATTON,
OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY.
OUR PROSFECTS.
General Irvin-. Testimony of an
Honorable Opponent.
There have been a large number of strangers in
Harrisburg during the past week, says the Intelli
gencer, from all parts of the State, attending the
Railroad letting. We have conversed with many
of them, both Whigs and Lor.ofocos, on the sub
ject of the next Gubernatorial election, and are
gratified to find the prospects of Gen. IRVIN'S
election even better than we had anticipated. The
Whigs are thoroughly united, while dissatisfaction,
disorganization, and a determination to Fosterize
"old Shunk," prevails to a very great extent among
our opponents. We feel perfectly confident of the
election of both 1RV1N and PATTON by from
ten to fifteen thousand, if the Whigs only do their
duty, and poll their full vote. In conversation
with a leading and influential Democrat from the
North, he remarked to us that "the Whigs had a
candidate of whom they might justly be proud;"
and, said he, "he will be elected, and that too, by
a large majority." We remarked to our friend
that he was certainly an honorable and candid op
ponent, and one with whom it afforded us pleas
ure lo converse. "I always like to render honor
lo whom honor is due," said our Democratic friend.
"I have known Gen. Irvin intimately for years,
and can bear testimony to his many noble quali
ties of head and heart. For purity of character,
benevolence of heart, and all the virtues which
cluster around the heart of a great and good man,
I have never met Gen. Irvin's equal. My social
and business intercourse with him has afforded me
an ample opportunity of becoming intimately ac
quainted with the man, and I can assure you that
ie is all, and more, than I have represented him.
Our Democratic friends may say what they please
with regard to his abilities, but I am confident that
Gen. Irvin would make one of the best Executives
we ever had. He is a plain, unassuming Repub-
ican, and a man of strong mind and indomitable
energy.
" It is somewhat singular," we observed, "that
you should entertain such a favorable opinion of
General Irvin, and yet support his opponent, Mr.
Shunk, who is certainly the General's inferior in
point of ability, and many other respects." "You
are mistaken," smilingly replied our friend ; "Mr.
Shunk can never receive my support. Weak min
ded and pusilanimous, TREACHEROUS and
PROSCR1PTIVE as I know the present Execu
tive to be, 1 would be doing violence to my
feelings, to favor his re-election. He has been
FORCED upon the Democratic party, in direct
opposition to the well known and oft-expressed
wishes of the majority, and we are determined lo
pursue the right and discharge our duty, unawed
by the frowns of MrShimk and the tricksters and
sycophants who surround him. It is my intention
to do all I can, both by vole and influence, for Gen.
IRVIN, and you may rely upon it, that THERE
ARE THOUSANDS OF DEMOCRATS IN
THE STATE WHO WILL DO LIKEWISE."
We have conversed with others who have ex-
pressed similar sentiments. The honest portion
of the Democracy those who have been pro
scribed and iusulted by the Executive are deter
mined to defeat him. Never were the prospects
for the election of a whig candidate better than are
Gen. Livings at this time. Let the Whigs but do
their duty, and we shall elect a man to fill the Ex
ecutive chair, of whom Pennsylvania will have
reason to be proud.
IVew Hampshire.
The ppecial election for members of Con
gress in the first and third districts of New
Hampshire, where no choice was effected at
the last trial, has resulted in a glorious triumph
of the Whigs. In the third district, Mr. Tuck,
the whig candidate, has a majority of 2000;
and ihe other Gen. James Wilson, the celebra
ted whig orator of 1840, has a majority of 300.
Boih districts were represented in the last Con
gress by locofocos. Well done, freemen of the
'old Granite State V
Who are the Federalists?
The Loco-foco State Central Committee de
vote a very learned article of some length to
,the discussion of this question. Of course it is
labor lost. They are too logical to arrive at
any thing praciical. If instead of racking their
brains they had turned their eyes to the office
holders of the country, they could soon have
found them. Show us a loco-foco high in of
fice, a Secretary of Siute, a Chief Justice o
the United Stales, or Foreign Ambassador
and we will show ihem a Frderelist. Norris-
toicn Hnrald.
Sreadsttiffs.
The annexed table exhibits the, chance which
has taken place in the price of. breadstuff's at New
York within the last month : ;
July 4. .
' July 10.
- SO oo
Flour, Genesee 9 50
do Michigan 9 50
do Ohio 9 50
Corn meal 0 00
Wheat, while 2 25 -
do western mixed 2 00 a $2 03
5 62 a $5 87
5G2 a
3 00 a
1 35 a
1 00 a
1 00 a
82 a
66 a
02 .
41 -a
do do red
Rye, northern
Corn do
Barley, western
Oats, northern
1 90 a 2 00
1 35 a 1 37
1 10 a I 20
85 a 90
63 a 64
The fluctuations are enormous, and, from the
present appearance of the crops, the prices in the
last column will be altered for the worse before
navigation closes. Express.
The Albany Statesman of Saturday says : "On
'Change yesterday morning a Western farmer, who
had been tempted beyond the safe and quiet con
fines of his board and productive acres into the
uncertain whirlpool of the grain market, offered
for sale a lot of 6,000 bushels of handsome West
ern flat corn. During the rule of the high prices
of May and June he purchased this property at 91
a 93 cents per bushel. Now he asked but 54 a 55
cents, and was offered, as the very highest figure,
52 a 53 cents ! At this ho probably sold, and if
so, lost in the decline of price, independent of all
the other expenses of travelling, freight, &c. 39 a
40 cents per bushel. At one time, not long since,
the same kind of corn sold readily at $1 12 cts.
Cooper ami Irvin.
The Locofocos have been felicitating them
selves with ihe belief that the friends of Cooper
and Irvin were at loggerheads, and that per
consequence, tho former would oppose Gen.
Irvin's election, or at least remain lukewarm in
thecontest. But they reckon to no purpose.
Mr. Cooper himself than whom there is not
a more gallant Whig in the commonwealth
has come out warmly in support of the "Whig
nominee. Ifihercis any difference between
the friends of the two men it is as to who shall
do the mosi for the success of our glorious
cause. We learn from the Star, that " the lar
gest Borough Meeting its editor recollects of
having over seen assembled together," was held
at Gettysburg on Thursday evening last. Il
was addressed by the Hon. Jame3 Cooper, who
is reported to have said in the course of his re
marks :
" Our Candidates were honest, faithful, and
well tried Whigs. Gen. Irvin our candidate
"or Governor, had the evidence of a whole life
to offer in proof of the soundness and fidelity
of his principles as a Whig and of his integrity
as a man and a citizen. llehad always been
a consistent and zealous advocate of those mea
sures of policy which comprise the practical
creed of the Whig party, and which were alike
essential to the prosperity of the country and the
integrity of its constitution. His opponent, Mr.
Shunk, was the advocate of measures antago
nist to his and adverse, as he (Mr. Cooper) be-
ieved, to all the leading interests of tho coun
try.
Such expressions are highly honorable to
Mr. Cooper, and serve to show certain of the
Locofocos the baselessness of the hopes which
they have founded on a pretended discontent of
that gentleman and his friends with tho nomi
nation of Gen. Irvin. The meeting also adopt
ed the following resolution :
Resolved, That we, the neighbors and per
sonal friends of the Hon. James Cooper, cordi
ally respond to the nomination of Gen. James
Irvin for the office of Governor of the Common
wealth of Pennsylvania ; and pledge ourselves
to our Whig brethren throughout the State to
use every honorable effort in our power to se
cure his election.
Resolved, That we, in like manner cheerful
ly respond to the nomination of Joseph W. Pat
ton, the Whig nominee for the office of Canal
Commissioner, and pledge ourselves to give him
a zealous and cordial support.
The Present Tariff.
So long as the present tariff remains undis
turbed, the prices of provisions must remain
high. Nashville Union.
The above is from a pet organ of Mr. Polk
in Tennessee. Since its editor penned the par
agraph Flour has fallen nearly Four Dollars a
barrel, Corn fifty cents! With these evidences
of fluciuation in the prices of Provisions, wo
cannot bo a convert to the theory of the Union.
The fact is, we are now about to experience
the full effects of " the blessings and benefits"
of Free Trade and low wages. Gaunt Famine
in Europe has put off for a season the hour when
the effects must bo developed. Now the per
son who would desire a return of the late high
prices of provisions must anxiously anticipate
the news of bad harvests in England, another
potatoe rot in Ireland, short crops on the conti
rieju and misery everywhere. Is Mr. Polk'
Tariff to be prosperous only when other coun
tries are calling upon us to save them from star
vation ? Are we to speculate and grow rich
upon the want and misery of our fellow crea
tures ! To what strange shifts is Locofocoism
reduced in the support of its most repugnant
anti-protective policy. Americanly Gasette.
Mercantile Fraud.
A merchant of Newark, N. J., last week
found that he had been shamefully treated in
the purchase of a lot of half boxes of te'as pur
chased in New York, chop marked Oneida, No.
10. Upon examining the boxes, he found that
ten of them had ingeniously concealed within
ihem a large piece of cloy, nicely wrapped in
Chinese paper, each piece, with the paper weigh
ing bixteen pounds. His loss upon the whole
is more than 80. ;
rraeaaaegwyiwrAf a
Which is the fea2 Siwaosi Pure?
In the seventh Congressional district of Al
abama an amusing and piquant political canvass
is going on. The district is hopelessly Loco
foco, and there are consequently two gentlemen
in the field boih belonging to the so-called Dem-
-- It t
' ocratic partv. Mr. tfowDON, tne oiu memoer,
! claims to represent the unpolluted Locufocpism
j of the dominant party; Mr. Rice, his competi
j jn J tor, professes to bean immaculate Democrat,
1 30 but differs toto corde el tolo cczlo from Mr. J3ow
84! don. The latter approves of the war, and ap
68 plauds its authors; the former assails the con
duct of tho Administration, and deplores Its evil
43 lir Tito VV1 r iiw. .1;
lun, and do not seek to disturb it by any inter
ference. One of tho Locofoco papers of Alabama, hav
ing assailed Mr. Rice for causing "disunion
and distraction in the Democratic ranks," that
gentleman replies very elaborately, and in a
si'vjc that must bo expressibly annoying to Old
Hun'rerism. He says thai the true cause for
the difficulties and dissensions of tho Democ
racy are certain measures of Mr. Folk's admin
istration and (.he acts of the last Congress, lie
cites tho political revolution in Virginia as an
illustration of the disastrous effects of the Ad
miniatraiion's policy, and sums up the list of
grievances as follows :
1st. Getiing the country Into a war with
Mexico, which might have been as easily avoi
ded as was a war with England on the Oregon
question. 2d. The effort to tax tea Kiid coffee,
on the pretext that it was necessary to carry on
or support the war. 3d. The failure to reduce
the price of the public lands by the Democrat
ic majority in boih branches of Congress. 4th.
The attempt lo supersede Scoti and Taylor, by
creating tho office of Lieutenant General, and
bestowing it on Thomas II. Benton, "a mere
politician." 5th. Tho passage of ihe Ten Re
giment bill, and the clause giving tho President
the right to appoint the officers, instead of en
trusting that right to the bravo and devoted vol
unteors. Gth. The wretched attempt to ham
per the resolution of thanks to General Taylor
with an implied censure. 7th. Tho refusal of
the House of Representatives 10 pass a resolu
tion calling on the President for proper infor
mation concerning Santa Anna's return to Mex
ico. If the President, says Mr. Rice, did no
thing wrong in letting Santa Anna return to
Mexico without any disturbance from our navy,
why did a majority of the Mouse refuse 10 call
on the President to let ihe people know all
about the matter of Santa Anna's return?
Here is a formidable catalogue of charges
against Locofocoism, preferred by a member of
the Locofoco party. No Whig could have at
tacked the Administration with more power,
acuteness, and effect. Mr. Rice deserves the
thanks of the Opposition for his boldness and
independence. In terminating his letter he
avows himself in favor of Gen. Taylor for the
Presidency, believing that the interests of the
whole country would be well cared for by that
glorious,old veteran. We trust that the Whigs
of the seventh district will run no candidate,
but will concentrate their votes on Mr. Rice.
He may not be with them in politics, but he is
evidently honest, able and free from the shack
les of extreme partisanship. iV. O. Bee.
American Fashions in Mexico.
By the following letter from tho New Or
leans Delta, dated Tampico, June 16, it will be
seen that ihejinc arts are easily adopted in Mex
ico : ,
" Is it not astonishing ! A few days ago a
number of American ladies arrived in this city
from New Orleans dressed, of course, in accor
dance with the latesi fashion and, as common,
certain fictitious enlargements of proportion
beautified their persons. This afternoon, while
several Mexican senoritas were passing, I ob
served two dressed in American co9tume, and
judging from appearance, had donned as robust
a bustle as was ever lugged aboui by an Amer
ican belle. As these were the first I have seen
worn by Mexicans, il was certainly amusing to-
see them strut through the streets, as proud of
their bag of bran as a mother is of her only
child. Surely, the Mexican ladies are becom
ing enlightened."
New Gambling JLaw.
The law for tho suppression of gambling
went into operation" on iho lsi instant, the pro
visions of which, if effectually carried out, it is
anticipated will put an end to all gambling in
Pennsylvania. By this law, keepers of gamb
ling apartments are liable to a fine of from $50
to $500. Persons engaged in gambling as a
means of living, or found with gambling imple
ments, may be imprisoned in the penitentiary
from one to five years, and required to pay a
fine of S500. Any one inviting or persuading
another to visit a place used for gambling pur
poses, shall, upon conviction, be held respon
sihle for the money or properly lost by such
persuation or invitation, and fined from $50 to
$500. It is made the duly of all sheriffs, con
stables, and prosecuting attorneys, to inform
upon and prosecute offenders against the act,
j under a penalty of $50 to $500, Ail suspect
ed places may bo broken open with impunity.
GaSvanizctl Sron.
Tho editor of the N. Y. Tribune has recent
ly been making some inquiry in relation to ihe
cost of Galvanized lion, and has taken ihe pains
10 icarn ai wuai iaio it is allorded II appears
the price is only about half that of copper, while
in durability and freedom from, corrosion, it is
far superior. It is manufactured under three
patents, but, there is no monopoly in the use of
it.
j1-
,,It is estimated that there are riow 2000 vis
iters; alHSaraioga , Springs.-. -
MEXICAN NEWS.
By the steamor Alabama, ihe Picayune has
direct advices from the ci'y of Mexico to the
morning of ihe 29th ulf, and Puebla to the 30th.
Gen. Scott still remained at Puebla, awaning
the reinforcements on the road under Generals
Cndwalader and Pillow.
The news from the capita was indefinite.
General Scott states lhal he had informed tho
Mexican Government thai Mr. 'Frist was wiih
him, and authorized to enter into negotiations
of peace Santa Anna has vainly endeavored
10 procure a quorum of tho members of Con
gress to consider Gen.
communication.
It is supposed lhat Gen. Scoti will have 10
march into Mexico to secure peace. The cen
sorship of the Pres3 prevents tin: knowledge of
what measures of defence are contemplated.
Santa Anna was to leave in three dsys from this
30th. It is stated that every avenue to tho ci-y
is fortified, but the success of the American
was not doubted. Gen. Pillow, il is said, ha 1
been compelled1 ro contest the- road with gueril
la parlies until beyond Cerro Gordo-. They
took advantage of every defile to arrest his pro
gress. His loss is said to have been severe.
The government of Puebla has been en'rusted
to Col. Belton, of tho 3d Artillery. General
Alvare3 was at Alixco on the 14th of June,
with 30O cavalry.
The American Star of Puebla says there are
thres mrnh pro-viiaimis for the troops in iht
city, anu" fHat' the fields around' supply the ne
cessary forage.
A Mexican had" been detected by his coun
trymen, while on his way from the capital tc
Puebla with drawings of the-different fortifica
tions around the capital. I$e was tried and
condemned to die, but escaped?. The Mex -cans
used every means to induce our uum to
desert, and then used them shamefully.
A party of eight Americans, not connected
wiih the army, left Puebla for a hacienda, on
the road to Mexico to purchase mules, encoun
tered a party of lancers, and could not escape,,
and was forced to fight them. All the Ameri
cans were wounded, and il is supposed out?
was killed. Five are believed to have bceit
taken prisoners.
A letter from Mexico to the American Star.,
says .the American prisoners were at liberty,
and no one troubles them. The writer sees.
Major Gaines daily. 'Ihe decree ordering ihe
Americans away had not been extended 10 ihem.
It is believed that they are incarcerated at San
tiago. Majors laaines and JLJorlanu may be at
liberty, but doubtful as to ihe rest.
The Force of Gen. Scott.
The New Orleans Times gives the following
statement as to the force under the commnmi
of General Scott, or on the way to join him :
Gen. Scott, as near as we can ascertain from.
our inquiries, had wiih him when he joined Gen.
Worth, at Puebla :
About 7000 men.
Pie was subsequently joined by Col.
Childs, with the garrison of Jalapa,
about MOO
Gen. Cadwalader's column is 1400
Gen. Pillow has with him 1800
Gen. Pierce was 10 leave Vera Cruz on
ihe 6th and 7ih, with a large train,
and will have a force of 2500
Making together, " 14,100
So that, when he shall be joined by ihe re
inforcements that have actually left Vera Cruz,
his force will be about 14,000 men, from which.
afier making the usual deduction for the sick
lisi and other contingeneies, there will still re
main a sufficient effective force for him to make
a forward movement. We take it for granted
that the reinforcements will all succeed in join
ing him, for even if the enemy succeeds m
ckecking the advanced column, those in the
rear will be coming up, and when united, they
will certainly be able 10 force their way through
any force the enemy can oppose to ihem.
FOREIGN NEWS.
Arrival of the Steamer Britannia.
LATER FROM EUROPE.
Decline in Breadstnffs Advance in Cotton
Further Improvement in the Money Market
Tho steamship Britannia arrived at Boston
at eight o'clock on Saturday morning. Sh&
left Liverpool on the 4th instant, and brings
sixteen days later intelligence from England.
Liverpool, July 4. A signal depression ha
laken place in tho Corn market since the de
parture of the last steamer, attributable to many
causes, but paticulrarly, to the fine weather and
the growing steadiness of the Money market.
Prices have become unprecedented!) low.
An unusual gloom is every yhcrp felt at tho
closing of our market.
Yesterday afternoon,, ihe.besl Ycster;n Canal
brands would not fetch, more than 34s. Gil.
per bbh, and in some instances it reached 35s ,
but tho transactions were, generally of a retail
charaoter, and did- not, indicate the slightest
speculative disposition.. Larger quan'ities w.ere
sold at 34s,. per bbl. but that is a piic- Uicl.
could not be realized for any considerable- quai4-
tity;
To-day Richmond and Alexandria are quo
ted at 33s. per barrel ; Philadelphia and Balti
more, 32s. ; New Orleans and Ohio 3ls.; U
S. and Canada flour 138s. a 29s. per bbl. Indiajv
Corn has likewise suffered a material depres
sion, and cannot be quoted higher than 44s. 6d.
to 45s. per quarter. Inferior kinds range front
32s. upwards. Indian Meal stands at 20s. to
2 Is. per bbl. of 196 lbs.
The rumors of the potatoe disease arc ex
ceedingly conflicting and not reliable, and the,
growing crops are in a state of forwardness.
The weather could scarcely be more favoablft
than it is,