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lefferaotii Richard Nugent, Editor VOL. I. TPFFBRSONIAN REPUBLICAN. m j No papers discontinued unui uu, "o r S?"!2OTSs twenty-five cents ( f.-ir rvcrv suusequcut liitvi ti , . UAIl letters aaaressuu uc "u"' t i JOB PRINTING. ilavin a cencral assortment of large elegant plain ana orna- cnption of , --'V Cards, Circulars, Bill Iicacas, JUSTICES, LEGAL AND OTHER BLANKS, PAMPHLETS, &c. Printcd with neatness and despatch, on reasonable temw. POETRY. JESUS. BV MRS. SI COURSE Y. . . Unto Him who loved s and washed us from our sins in His blood. Revelations. How hath he loved us 1 Ask the star That, on its wondrous mission sped, : Hung trembling o'er that manger scene -.. Where He, the Eternal, boweihis bead ! He, who of earth doth seal the doom, . gjjg Pound in her lowliest inn no room. t -Judea's mountains hft your voice, With legends of the Savior fraught, Speak, favored Olivet so soft,- " At midnight's prayerful vigils sought, And Ccdron's brook, whose rippling wave . Frequent his wear- lect aid lave- How hath he loved us Ask the band- That fled his woes withbrealhlessmaste ; Ask the weak friend's denial tone,'' Scarcely his bitterest tears effaced! . . .. Then ask the traitor s kiss ana see what Jesus hath endured for theelj Shrunk from that moisture ttraiigely red Which in that univatched hour of pain His agonizing temples shed ! The scourge, the thorn, whose anguish sore Like the unanswering lamb he bore. How hath he loved us 7 Ask the cross, The Roman spear, the shrouded sky, Ask of the shrouded dead, who burst Their prisons at his fearful cry O ask no more ! but bow thy pride' And yield thy heart to Mm w ho died ' SEXECTAEES. THE MAID OF SOLEURE. A. SWISS STORY. ThetowiHof Soleureis situated among the nloun taias of Jaba, in Switzerland and along the fertile and romantic vale of the Balstal. It is the capital of the canton which bears the same name, ana is watered by the river Aar. The town is small, but fortifications. It claims the honor of a great antiquity, and its in habitants have long been distinguished for their tlonary story is related of one ol tlie moai interusi ing personages in the history of the place. i.U U JA. X TTiigo Von Bucheg was chief magistrate of the townofS'oleure. He had long been regarded as the father of the council, and the people placed rir .,nr, Vi?m in prprt time OI dancer. Ulbll iuuuuww " I - His habits were plain and simple. lie naa amas-pflwcnldi-forhis semces were given and not sold. which he considered W1JU libtUUlv 1' J hn'votid all nrice, and that was his only child Ellen She had earlv lost her mother, in wandering about the suburbs of Soleure, gathering plants for her collections, and accumulating a stock of health, energy, and cheerfulness. She was yet at a tender age, when her fatherre ceived a most earnest letter from his only sister, who resided in the valley of Lauterbrunu, entreat ing him to spare his daughter to her for a few Junius, representing the solitude of ner own situa-; tion, and the want she had of youthful and cheer ing society. The last plea he could not res'-st, and EUen for "the first time separated from hsr father. She found her aunt, who was a widovr, sick and low spirited. It was a new situation for Ellen. Hitherto, her life had demanded but a few ?acrifi-ces- but now her duties began, atid day and night she' was seated by her bedside. Sickness often makes people selfish and unreasonable. The in valid was unwilling to part with her Jiewly acquir , oolaco for a moment, and Ellon could only gaze. on the beautiful scenery around.her, without being allowed to plunge into its deptlts. It was not un til health and spirits drooped, that she gained per mission to walk at sunset. At first, the rapidity with which she moved along was almost free from thought. It was recovered liberty, and to gaze up to the heavens, and the watcr,;and the woods tp, feel that she could sinfavorite-songs andsturo no ope, wtute,Hgr.dp)iglitto ramble afnidst thvild scenery the district was augmented by her-natupiUy-devotionabfeelings. - hen the gh . uc the. Creator lift- 11UUS U11 uiuav,) . r , '....,...,ncit lt'M tO lltil HJVt ing up the ciirtal isn of Jhe night and: coming iwu. As sjie.gazea . i . .r TEir irTr.Cnd TPfaotwud before the end of j.n.rc -ru.rrsnrmnnn advance- LT-S cmbylhe p-roprietor, r .i ,f inc nnvmon. 'rf. , i. Sinn FA to the note The whole art -MILFOKD, PIKE herds of cattle, and heard their deep, sonorous voi ces, she broke forth in the spirit of Milton : " Tarcnt of good ! these arc thy works." Nor were associations less delightful at evening. It was to gaze upon the groups of healthy, happy childron, who ran to meet their parents returning from a day's labor to see the affectionate wife preparing their little repast before the door, and breathing the language of -domestic alfection. She gazed on this scene one evening and turned slowly away to pursue her path, homewards. As she proceeded, she would be obliged to pass aherd of cattle which had no herdsman. Her habits were fearless, and she did not hesitate. Suddenly one of the animals sprang furiously Tfrcm the rest, and rushed towards her. She looked around a fright ful death seemed inevitable. To escape by flight, was impossible. At that moment, the report of a gun struck her ear, the animal staggered and fell dead at her feet. A sickness came over her, and she knew nothing till he found herself supported by a young man dressed in military oniform. "You have saved my life," she exclaimed. " It was a fortunate shot," said he smiling ; "I don't often make as good a one, for I have been out a'l day and have not brought down any game. My uncle's house is not far distant ; may I conduct you to see it !" "Imustgoto my aunt's," said Ellen, "but I shall need your assistance to get there." He raised her up, and gave her his arm, and they stood a moment to gaze on the powerful animal that lay stretched before them. The ball had en tered the heart. Not a drop of blood was visible. " This will make a feast in the valley," said the vouth ; "I will give a fete in honor of your safety. Will you witness ?" Ellen sighed to think how impossible it would be to gain her aunt's permission. Upon arriving at the door the stranger bowed and left her. Tire impression upon the young girl's mind was deep and lasting. That night her aunt's illness greatly increased. A despatch was sent for her father, but, beforo his arrival, his sister had breathed her last. Ellen went no more to the chapel, but returned to Sole ure with her father. Three years passed away, and Ellen's recollec- 1 ' lit 1 1 .Vinll c-r " He saved my life." saidsne ; j. uupu ,mm " But new scenes were fast crowding ,mon her. and left no room for the wanderings of w imnirinsttinn. Leopold, Duke of Austria, was annroachins Soleure with the avowed intention of besieging its walls-an inordinate thirst for glory to conquer even the innocent and free; and he nlnnt the Aus- swore to ms orouiei, iuc cir"" w r trian stand on the towers of Soloure. The attack now commenced and EUen stood ga- vinrr on the scene. She neitner wept nor ru, but was motionless as a marble statue lier lam -"n er cast one glance on her, and hasted where ins, duty called. The wailings of women and child-. renfor their husbands and latners, irom vwium they were for the first time separated, the thunder of the cannon which made even the earth tremble, the cries of exultation and despair, mingled with the groans of the wounded, all struck upon the ear of Ellen. She flew from street to street, forgetful of her own safety, at one moment in search of her father; and in the next administering, comfort to those as wretched as herself. At lonatV, thn tumult ceased. The thunder of ivi .,. the cannon was heard no longer, and the glad ti dings were communicated from mouth to mouth that '.he enemy were icpulsodandrctreatcd to their nnnamnment. Scarce had Ellen rejoiced in the ! intclhVcnce when sho benciu ner iamer uppiunwi - n ... ing, supported by a friend. " Merciful heaven I" eAvrlnimed. " vou are wounded!" "Come with me, my child," said he, and thank the Supreme lioing for this respite of our calami-; ties- mvwomid is nothing, but you will' bind it With the ttfnderest care she applied the cmoli ents necessary, then kneeling at his feet bathed his hands with her tears. At length her lather rc ouestcd her to. be calm and listen to him. 'We have," said he, "this time defended the walls of Soleure, and repulsed the enemy: but .v. ,,.;n T-otnrn thn attack with new vigor. Our nm i,i. w resources are exhausted, and the banner of aus tria will soon wave over the ruins of this devoted place; out uiave sun uuij- . this there is but one obstacle. I know what fate awaits you from a rude & victorious soldiery in the ofronnuest. There is but one resource. You i " T i . . Ml . . r A n ir n nnfnrm nnl 1t must repair to Leopold. He is brave and gener ous. You will will be safe from insult, and I free to do mv duty as a soldier. Away ! itis my com mand. "Answer me not. Qive this letter to the Duke. God bless thee, my dear, my treasure." Ellen sunk upon her knees, and pressed her Xa thers hands to'her; bui he -rushed from herjnto hisjponi, andfhis,sobs were, audible., - i IWhen hcicaine.ouUieisazea ppniisiujj of Government consists in the art op being COUNTY, PA., SATURDAY, MARCH 7LS40. iiUI, H.1 .1 over whicli Ellen Was to pass, lier sngat ngure, faintly visible, preceded by a flag of truce, at length faded away. " Now I am childless;," said he ; " 1 have only to die for my country." t . Surrounded by the chiefs and nobles of his ar my sat the Duke Leopold, apon a seat adorned with gold and purple, which served him for a throne, deliberating with them upon the most effectual means of attacking Soleure. The curtaia) of the pavilion was raised, and an officer entered?$nd in formed him that a woman, the daughter of Bucheg, requested admission. s- Leopold looked exultingly over his nobles. ""Has he sent his daughter to melt our purpose 3" said he ; does he think that beauty can beguilejour res olution ? Let her enter, and we will sholier that -r -. 1 . -f our blood is only warmed by glory.' Again the curtain was raised, and EUen, dressed in the plainest manner, entered. She approached the Duke and bent one kuee to the ground? Noble prince," said she, "I come to you as a petitioner, to claim your protection;,' and she placed her fa ther's letter in his hand. f The Duke looked earnestly at her, asdid also his nobles, with still greater curiosity. The effort of courage was over. Her eyes were cast down, and her whole form trembled with emotion. "My Lord," said the duke, addressing an old man who stood near him, ' support this ypung lady to a seat." He then unfolded the letter and read : u No'bi e Pkinch : Sho who brings you this letter, is my only child all my treasure in the world. Therefore I trust her to you relying on your honor. If the walls of Soleure fall, I shall be buried under their ruins ; but if you grant your protection to my daughter, I shall have no more anxiety'for her. fiii-fi mn some token that vou crant my petition, and you will receive your reward from that Being who watches over the innocent, and who knows our hearts. -"Bucheg, Magistrate of Soleure." A deep silence prevailed. At length the Duke said, Upon the line of our encampment let the banner of the Austrian army be planted, crowned with a green garland. By tins token the magis trate will know that ho has not mistaken Leopold. Count, to you I confide this young maiden; I know your integrity; your gray hairs, bleacBed in the service of your country, are a pledge of security. yet one tiling I desire ; it your son ; I take him for ahostaee. You know I love him as-my own LrElarfifralr. tluBjnlp.dore.Jie Will JUIQELIIOW lUgOlV 1 estimate my protection, givuu iu mc-uauj;ui" " Bucheg. But where is the young Count" con tinued the Duke : "I miss him unwillingly from amone mv friends." He is at his-post," answered the father. I ex nnrt him cverv moment. "In the mean time, suf fer me to express my thanks for the confidence you place in me, as well as your kindness to my The old count now took the hand of EUen, and said. " You have heard, my dear child, the com' mand of the Duke ; I hope you will trust yourself to me." As he spoke, his son entered the pavilion He azed on the scene before him in speechless aston ishment. Ellen, too, seemed overcome by her situation The deepest blushes suffused her check, while her heart beat with violence "You wonder, my young friend," said the Duke, " how this fair creature came among us rough war riors ; but you will be still more astonished when vou learn that vou must welcome her as your sis ter. She is the only daughter of the magistrate of Soleure. Her father has confided her to me, and t . nn,t ihno tlin mvsterv is exnlained. But 1 1 VU VUU UMVA muu J 4 am convinced the young lady must need some re freshments. Therefore I request you to sec that she is properly lodged and guarded. Concluded next wcck.j THE LIVING PHANTOM. A TRUE STORY. TlV CHARLES LAMD. When I was a young boy, I had delicate ho-.,hh nnd was somewhat of a pensive and contemplative turn or mind ; it was my delight in the long summer evenings, to slip away from my noisy and more robust companions ; that I miffhtwalkin the shade of a venerable wood mv favorite haunt, aud listen to the cawing of the old rooks, who seemed as fond of this fnifo'it fit; T ivnfl. One evening I sat later than usual, though the distant sound of the cathedral clock had more than once warned me to my home There was a stillness in all nature that 1 was unwilling to disturb by the least motion. From this reverie I was suddenly startled by tho sight of a tall, slender female, wjio was standing by mn lnnkhur sorrowfully and steadily in my lace She was dressed in white, from head to foot, m n A,!,i.m ilmt T had never seen before; her gar menls were unusually lopgand flowing, and rus tled as she glided through tho low shrubs near meas if they were made of the richest silk. My Unri lint if 1 was dvinir. and 1 know not .that I could have stirred from the spot, buthe 1,1 mid beautiful. I did ..not o.n,r, it TTi.r nnln. Brown hair, was braid- .." ti.. llrmuti hnir was I ed,4 joi'md her.hcad, but .their ycreu,s omo locks noNEST.Jefferson. I I' I' that strayed upon her neck ; and, although she looked like a lovely picture, but not like a lovely woman, I .jclosed my eyes forcibly with my hands, and when 1 looked again and she vanished. I canni't oxactly sayjvvhy I did not, on my re turn, speak of this b'eautiful appearaace nop why, with a strange-picture of love and fear, went again and again to the same spot that 1 might see hcr. She always came, and of ten in the storm and plashing rain, that never seemed to touch or to annoy her, and looked sweetly on me, and silenlly passed on ; and though she was so near ine, thatonce the wind lifted those lieht straying locks, and I felt them nrniinst. mv r.hfiek vot I never could move or speak to her. I fell ill ; and when I' recover ,r,tr mntlmr rloselv ouestioned me of the tall v j i r 7 t,'.l sn nftp.n snoken. UU , Ul l UVtll A Ci ' I cannot tell what a weight was laneu irutn my bovish spirits when I learned that this was no -:,;T, lint n mnct Wfilv woman not younsr tlmiifrh Vm had kent her young looks ; lor grief which had broken her heart seemed to hm-n snnrni her DeaillV. When the rebel troops were retreating after .l AnFnnt in flint Vfirv WOOll 1 WaS SO rnr.,1 nf n vniintr oflicer. unable any longer to en dure the anguish of his wounds, sunk from his torse and laid himseli down to uie. no ua . l II- .was found there by the daughter of bir Henry , and conveyed by a trustya uomcsuc iu mv atners mansion, k-m "tmi j 7- :. o: Unnvir ins n nvnl' ist ; but tne oinccr s uesperaits wuuiuu his compassion, and his many wounds spoice tne ammae a brave man could not misunderstand o: tj..,,'o ,urrltrr with mnnv tears nleaded Oil liCJUJ O UUUjjii.v. ...... j . for him. and that he should be carefully and se cretly attended. And well she kept that prom : . Cny t,li ivfiitofl unnn him for many weeks IOC j 1U1 Oliv "utvvu .... j hnr mother bein? long since dead. You may fancy better than 1 can ten you, as he slowly recovered, all the moments that wee and low voice singing and O J . ... u uuuv - o i i f gently playing-on tne lute ; unuj iwimauj Cr- flnivnrs were brought toone, whose woun ded limbs would not bear him to gather them for himself; and how calmly the days glided on in the blessedness of returning health, and in that sweet silence so carefully enjoined mm. I will pass by this, to speak of one day which brighter than others, did not seem more bright or more lovely, than the looks of the young she rfreaut tetiiij , ru giruTirnunoi onici-ucaLi recover)'." " And it is time lady ; saicr ircj; " for that guest so' tended and so honored, to tfill vou his whole'story, and speak of one who willhelp him to thank you ; may I ask you fair lady, to write a little billet lor me, wnicn even in these times of danger, I may find some nmnns to forward." To his mother no doubt she though.'as with Itght steps and a lighter heart she seated herscii at ins coucn, auu bau- linplv bade him dictate ; but, when he said, " My dear wile and lilted up ms eyes iu for more" he saw before a pale statue, that gave'him one look of utter despair' and fell heavily at his feet. Those eyes never truly re flected the puro soul again, or answered by an swering looks the fond inquiries of her poor old father. EDUCATION. ThnrP. is something so exquisitely beautiful in the following extract from an lllinos paper, addressed to the principal mistress of a female academy in Quincey, that wo wish to &uo u copied in every paper throughout the Um- Imagine for a moment, that the beautiful was placed in your hands, on which you are required to engrave a sentiment, which must be remembered at the great day of account, m the presence of listening angels and assem ed worlds ! What care would you exercise, what industry would you use, to select from the vast commonwealth of letters, a sen tence, pure, refined, chaste and holy ! No cost no pains no efforts would be lacking. "Permit me to say to you this is your sit uation. Precious innocent hearts, m all the beauty of childhood's delightful bloom, arc pla ced in your keeping; and the duty of engraving principles there which will outlive the sun, and live-and still live and live on forever, devolves nn,, Yes theso diamonds more precious than orient poarls: more costly than that sweet little star that smiles tne uymg uay iuwuc-, will soon be removed from your sight and lock .i ; ii,o nrMiivos of cetrnity. And when UU UU 111 ". , , , f 1 all naturo shall be assembled 10 hear their final ill unfolded, and some smift wing ed angel as he bends his lofty flight around the i,h the. echo of present in- trco ui nic, t..-".. .i l.Io cilvnr trumn nour mom SirUCUOns, auu iviiii mo --"1 i into the ears of unnumberod millions v. ww T, i TTSTiiATioN. Welindthe follow X A H - .- : ivTooeonliiiQntts Agricultural Keport on Sheep! " A sheep should be judged of, like a dandy, by the mWss of his coat. Wo beg par Zr nhnnn for the comparison but it is so ant' In both cases, the coat is the most im portant part of the.animal.What is a sheep good for without, a fleece? and,whaUs a dandy good far jwithout a coat! ? ; - fa?". C. W. De W.JU, ubllsliej No.?:7 THE J0CK1ED FRENCHMAN. A Frenchman, in America, who was little acquainted with horsc-j'ockios or horse-flesh; was grievously taken m a purcnase. lie gave a hundred dollars-for a miserable jade of an old mare, fatted up to sell, whichnurned out to be ringboned, spavined, blind, and windbroken. The Frenchman soon discovered mat -ne-nau.. been used up in tle trade, and went to rcqutst the jockey to take back the animal and refund: the money. " Sare," said he,"I ave fetch backjjdc mare horse vat you sell me, and I vant de-money in my pocket back. " Your pocket back. I returned tne jocwey r feigning surprise," I don't understand you." "You no stand under me!" exclaimed the Frenchmapbeginning to gesticulate furiously, "you not stand under mef bare, you De von grand rascalle you lie like Sam like Sam .yatyou call de leetle mountain 1" " Sam, Hill, 1 suppose you mean . " Out monsieurr Sam de Hill yes sare, i; i;i."i,i Sam Hill. You sell me one mare-horse lor one nunureu uunauco , i i . V VIA ..V ... -he no vort A'on nunureu teui. "Why, what is the matter withlthetbast ?" " Mattaire sacre! mattairc, doou-' say? Vy, he's all mattaire he no go at alli--he -got no leg, no feet, no vind he blind like von stone viddis eye he no see nobody at all vid dat cyo hergov-heeze-o,rv-heeze-o, like von forge hammer bellows he go limp lump he no go o ver at all de ground he no travel two mile m tree day! Out sare, he is von grand sheat. You must take him, and fund de money back." Refund the money? 0 ! I could n't think of such a thing." " Vat ! You no fund me back de money You sheaty me vid von hundred dollafre horse dat not can'go"at all.'ss , "I never promised you that he would go. "fiVat is von horse good for ven ,he no go ? He is no better as von dead shackass ! ill you, sare, lake de mare-horse, back and gtve me me my money vai i pay mm s "No, sir, I cannot.-'Twas af fair bargain. Your eyes were your own market, as we '-Gentilmen deturf! You be no gentleman at all you be no turf. Mon Dieu ! you be von grand Turk yon sacre dam deceptionc i ou sheat your own born modder-you play von roscalle trick on jyour.own: gotten fadder. 1 ou have no principalle." ii'CKo jntarest is what I go in for. "Yes, sare, ycujrjnTeTesrl3 Tio--prinoipttlIo You be von grand rascalle sneaxr rmnr-i.-! Vere you die yen you go to, heh? Le Diable he fetch you no time quicker." Failing to obtain redress of the jockey, the poor Frenchman sent his "mare-horse" to an auc tioneer to be sold, but bo seemed to he as great a rogue as the jockey, for he took care that the fees for selling should eat up the price he got for the brute. "By," said the Frenchman, when relating the story," I be sheatly all around. De shocky horse, he sheaty me in trade ; da hauctioncer, he sheaty me in dispose of de hanimalle he sell me de mare-horse for ten dollar and he sharzge me 'leven dollaire for sell him. Mon Dieuf so I be take all round in. I lose leven and von hundred dollaire all my pockot clear for one scarce limp-lump, v-heeze-o vind, no see at all, good for nothing shape of a mare-horse, vorse as nineteen dead shackhsses !" Clerical AxECD0TE.--01d parson W. of Bris tol Co., Mass., related the following anecdote of himself. He wished to address every portion of his flock in a manner to impress them most deeply, and accordingly gave notice that lie would preach seperato sermons: to the old, to young men, to young At tho hrst sermon, ins iiuuau not one aged person was there ; at the second, i ,ml. every lady of the parish was pres ent, andbut few of those for whom it was inten ded: at tho third, few young ladies attended, but tho aisles were crowded with-young men ; and at the fourth, addressed to sinner, solitary individual was there f JPVft? a and the organist" so, as iu v every body came to church to hear his neighbors scolded, but no one careu iu-t " - Native Simplicity.- were not a littk amu sed a few days since' while traveling in llmois, in company with a young "sucker," who had never visited St. Louis, or perhaps not been out of si-ht of home, until then. On coming in full viowof the city, he rose up in the wagon and exclaimed' in apparent astonishment. . Lord, dad, are them are houses "Yes," was dad.s reply. . " And do folks live in all them houses. , " Yes " "Thunder and l.glitmng!" oxclaimodnhe boy " what a heap of pork it must takcito Teed em ail !" The N, 0. Pioayu.vk tells tho loudest stories we ever hoard.. Here is one. of its vorpit : "Tnere is a fQllowmiis city with one leg so much longer than trie oilier, that wlrtn he goes up a'ladder he isobligedtaktfory . jmfV -3 4ssttf muk ' ' 1