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& HOOSier Dodge.

They have a stringent anti-Liquor law
in Indiana, but manage to evade it to y
great degree. The following, as related
by one of the county newspapers, is tn
latest invention Of the committee on trays
amt n1canS."
'On Sunday last, at the camp-ground
some four miles east of this, as a couple
Of bloods were seated on a log in the
woods, lamenting the scarcity of water
and absence of anything stronger, a
cnap walked up and offered to sell them
a small water melon which he held under
his arm. They told him they didn't
want it; but he insisted that it was a
good melon, we'll favored, and finally
thrust it under their noses, at the same
time removing plug to show them it
was good The effect was magical. 1t
was instantly purchased, and upon a
further examination, was found to con-
tain about a quart of the pure juice Of
the corn. Melons advanced
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Wonders in France.

Near the village of Bcssonias, in the
Loire Inferieue, there is woman who
for the last two years, after having been
violently sick of an intermittent fever, is
now living upon glass of fresh milk
day. She is, nevertheless, very strong,
and walks to church every sunday, dis
tance of three miles. In Belgium, a phc-
nomenon more incredible has been known
for the last 80 years. There is living,
near Delft, in the village of Pynaeker,
woman who, since the month of May, 1s-
Is, has not swallowed a particle of food,
and since the 10th of March, 1922, has
drank neither wine or water. She is re-
duced to skeleton, but enjoys GOOD
health. On the 10th of August last she
celebrated the Goth anniversary of her
birthday. Who will explain this wonderg
a woman of Bordeaux recently rave
birth to wonderful child, whose ewes are
placed on the cheks, and under each eye
IS hole, which are its mouths. There
IS big lip under the nose, to which two
large teeth are attadhed, and its forehead
Is as round as ball. Its legs are curv-
ed, and it has six fingers on each hand.
This horrible being is alive and kicking
Who wants to buy bin Where's Barnumg
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1853-10-20
The next GOVernOr,

We find the following communication
in the Public Ledger of yesterday.
This is a propitious time to inquire as
to the proper man for the next Governor
Of Pennsylvania. Mere party allegiance
has become but a slender shackle. Dis
tinctiye party principles have nearly van
ished some of them have been gradually
modified, and mutually adopted by each
party; others have been rendered Obso-
lete by the altered condition Of the coun-
try. The object of all honest and honor
able men now should be to elevate to Of
fee the most upright and able men. In
looking over the names of the many
worthy men Of the State, | can see none
so likely to unite all parties as GARRIcK
MALLORY. No one, lam sure could be
found who would do more credit to the
Gubernatorial chair
PENNSYLVANIA.
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Singular Marriage CustOm.

\ most extraordinary custom prevails
among the Wires, powerful tribe, oc-
cupying an extensive district in Ca
bul, among the mountains between Per-
sia and India. 1t is, in fact, a female
prerogative that has no parallel among
any other people upon the earth, and
that reverses what we are in the habit of
considering the natural order of things
the women choose their husbands, and not
the husbands their wives. If woman
be pleased with man, she sends the
drummer of the camp to pin handker-
chief to his cap, with pin which she
uses to fastcnd her hair. The drummer
watches his opportunity, and does this in
public, naming the woman, and the man
is obliged to marry if he can pay her
price to her father.
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Foreign News.
War declared by Turkey a.
g15assf Russia.


VIENNA, Monday evening, I'd" The
Diyan, at the Grand Council held this
day, resolved upon declaration Of war
against Russia.
"Against the advice of the Four Pow
ers, the Sultan has signed the declaration
of war.
"Report says that hostilities have al
ready begun"
The above despatch, telegraph to an
extra of the Chronicle, was known in Liv-
erpool on Tuesday, but not fully credited
The mails to hand on Wednesday morn
ing partly confirmed it. The London
Standard publishes the despatch without
guarantee. The Globe says: " In pub
fishing the foregoing important intelli-
gence, we would merely state that, al
though our own information does not
authorize US to corroborate the main fact
of declaration Of war, it is Of 4 nature
to warrant US in placing every credit IN
the statement. That the Sultan had on
the p conyoked a Grand Council, con-
sisting of 100 of the principal Ministers,
Councillors, Pachas and others, that the
question of peace and war was submitted
to them by him, and that they had de-
cided in favor Of the latter alternative;
all this is beyond doubt Such being
the case, our readers will see that all the
probabilities are in favor Of the correct
ness Of the main feature Of the intelli-
gence.
Other accounts inform US that at the
Grand Council dispatches from Omer
Pacba were read urgently counselling
war before the winter should set in.
It was further stated that Prince
Gortsohakof was moving troops as if he
intended to cross the Danube, for the
purpose Of attacking the Turkish position
at Rou5tchouE.
British funds matcrilly declined, owing
to the news from the East. Cons OILS
closed Tuesday, 4th, at 7O5, at which
business was reported
Foreign Exchanges on London -
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Pennsylvania Agricultural Fair.

The State Fair Of Pittsburg was atten.
ded by an immense concourse Of persons
The accounts state that from thirty to ff-
ty thousand spectators visiting the exhi-
bition daily. The cars of the Pennsylva-
MA Railroad running to the grounds were
all densely thronged, as were also omni-
busses and all other vehicles. 1t seemed
holiday in Pittsburg, the whole popula.-
ton having turned out for enjoyment--
Every avenue to the fair was crowded
from morning to night, and the fair pre-
sented one dense mass of well dressed men
women, and children. The number of
strangers in Pittsburg was immense, and
was, in fact, limited only by the means
Of getting there. The majority were from
Western Pennsylvania and Eastern Coun-
ties of Ohio, comparatively few being from
east ofthe mountains iHioH,
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An !tem fer Farmers.

The Milwaukee Wisconsin, states that
the United States Commissioner Of Pat
euts has addressed a circular to Post
masters stating that the Bureau will have
for distribution, in the course Of the current
year, many volumes Of the Patent Office
Report, both Agricultural and Mechani-
cal, as well as large amount and varie-
ty Of seeds. The circular accordingly
requests Postmasters to forward to him
the names Of some twenty or more of the
most enterprising and practical residents
Of each county, to whom Mechanica! or
Agricultural Reports or seed should be
sent. Officers of Agricultural Societies
or Mechanical Institutes are desired to
give like information.
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The WiIheSbarre Slave Case.

A complaint for riot und assault and
battery has been made against the .. S.
officers who attempted to arrest the fugi
tive slave, Bill Thomas, recently, at
Wilkcsbarre Warrants for their arrest
have been issued, and served upon them;
and they have been brought before Judge
Grier, of the L. S. Court on habeas cor
pus. The Judge was to determine yes
tcrday whether they should respect the
process Of the magistrate. In the prelim-
mary examination, last week, Judge Grier
was as course and brutal as the infamous
Lord Jeffrey ever was, and as openly set
at defiance the plainest principles of the
law. He declared that if the complain
ant failed to substantiate his charge, he
would have him indicated for perjury; and
that he would have any man indicted
who should hereafter apply to the State
Judges for a writ of Labcas corpus in 4
slave case; would have the Judge indie
ted who should grant the writ, and the
Sheriff who should execute it. Diabo-
lism never displayed itselfmore revolving
~ on the bcnch-HoaeSllalc Dan.
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Sudden Death.

Nr. FERDINAND HELLER Of Hamilton
T-2., Monroe County, died at the resi-
ds0cs Of Mr. Depue s. Miller, in Easton
on the eth inst. The "EaStoian' say,
1Ir, II. formerly resided in Easton, but
returned to his home in Hamilton in May
last. On the morning of the 7th he re-
turned to Easton in good spirits and aP-
Ta7catIy in improved health. Towards
evening he felt somewhat unwell, and a
jout nine o'clock in the evening he calm
~ breathed his last. He was a young
man Of resPectability and leaves many
warm friends to mourn his loss. He was
of a consumptive disposition.
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I Wild Han.

A man named Williams was lately
stopping at the United States Hotel, who
might justly be styled "WiId man" Hc
eats nothing that is coked, nor drinks a
ny thing but water. His meats, potatoe.
and all his vegetables, cabbagcs, turnips
&c, are raw. He allcdges that be has
not eaten any cooked food for several
years, and that any deviation from bis
present mode Of living would most proba-
bly, cause his death. he resides in Iowa
and is on his way to Washington, to make
apurchase Of some United States land
CuciHnati Gazette.
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GLORIOUS RESULT!
The 23d Judicial District saved!

THe Rs2plcS Candidate Ir5pmPha'H!
Sound the tiu-kcltlcs in Elizab beth street,
The Dlctators are routed-Dimmick is beat
1t affords us a great deal of pleasure
in being able this morning, to announce
TO our readers, that the election for Presi-
dent Judge, in this, the 22d Judicial
District, on Tuesday the llth inst. has
resulted in the triumphant election OF
Hon. JAMES NJ. PORTER, of Northamp-
ton county, TO that station, by a majority
Of 3lt votes, over Hon. NJ, NJ. Dimmick,
the Dctators candidate.
The following is the official vote in the
District. VIZ;
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Great Cranberry Crop in Mime
S1tas

The papers speak of the abundant
yield this year Of this valuable fruit
The berries are gathered both By Indians
and whites; the former generally pick
them by hand; the latter use cranberry
rakos. Where they are very plenty, on
a smooth marsh, we have known one man
to rake twenty bushels in day.
They are worth from So to 81 barrel
in Minnesota. There are great many
cranberries in Indiana and Michigan,
near Lake Michigan The regular price
there a few years ago was 80 cents a
bushel now it is s. to 50. So much
for railroads.
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\ COsTLT NECKLACE-ILe most val
liable articles of dijoatcrje on exhibition
at the Crystal Palace, Is said to be own
ed in New-Y 1t is pearl necklace,
which consists Of q wreath Of pearls with
one large diamond in the midst, and is
valued at fifteen thousand dollars. 1t is
said that millionaire, recently appointed
by President Pierce to diplomatic post
in Europe, offered fourteen thousand five
hundred dollars for it, but that price was
refused.
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Failure e the tlFehanT,

The United States steamship Allcghany
returned to the naval anchorage at one
o'clock Saturday, after an absence Of 81
days on her trial trip. We regret to an
nouncc that she performed very badly.
and that this experimental excursion has
resulted in a complete and absolute fail
ure on the part Of the steamer. At no
time, under the most favorable circum-
stances of wind and tide, with the appi-
cation Of both steam and sails, could her
speed be increased to a faster rate than
six miles an hour. Her machinery work
ed wretchedly, and since the trial is ia a
most shattered condition.-N9rto'a ar
gus
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Pumpkins.

The most effectual method of preserv-
ing pumpkins, during the winter, is to
select the largest and most perfectly
matured, and having deposited stratum
of dry straw on close floor, place them
thereon-not SO near as to touch each
other, and cover them carefully with
straw, taking especial care to fill in the
interstices, or spaces between the pump
kins, till the receptacle is filed, or till
you have laid by as large a quantity as
your inclinations or necessities require.
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The Late Election.

The returns Of the recent election in
Pennsylvania indicates the success of the
entire Locofoco State ticket, by majori-
ties varying from five to ten thousand
votes. The turn out was comparatively
small, ard as usual, the defeat of the
Wings Is more owing to their apathy and
neglect than to the superior strength Of
the opposition.
The returns, so far as received, are ex.
tremely vague and uncertain. We gath
er from them however, that the Legisla-
ture will be Democratic in both branches
OF the new senators elected, the Locos
have gained one member in Allegheny
one in the Cambria, Blair and Hunting,
don district, besides carrying their candi-
dates in Philadelphia county, as well as
in the Bradford, Luzernc, Cumberland
and Armstrong districts. The state OF
parties, if these reports are correct, viii
probably stand as follows.
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New JERsEY-The Whig State Con-
vcution Of New Jersey met at Trenton,
Oh the 18th inst. Abraham Browning, OF
Camden, presided. JOEL HATwooD, OF
Ocean county, was nominated for Gov
crnor. lie received l38 of the 500 votes
cast; and was afterwards declared unani-
mously nominated. The Convention
passed strong Anti Monopoly resolutions.
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Minister 10 France. al Last.

Hon. John I. Mason has been appoint
ed Envoy Extraordinary and Minister
Plenipotentiary to France. Mr. Mason
spent some time at the State Department.
on Monday, and it is understood has ac-
cepted the appointment. The mission to
China is said to have been offered to Geo.
NJ, Dallas, of Pennsylvania; but it is not
yet known whether LIE accepts.
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Murder In Cincinnati.

Elizabeth Clay, pretty mplatto, hav-
ing been deserted by John E. Murray,
her seducor, who had married another
girl, went to his house, and, finding him
alone, seated her self upon his knee, and
commenced talking to him. During the
conversation, in which no suspicion on his
part had been excited, she suddenly pres
sed the muzzle of a small pistol, which
until then she had kept concealed, to his
forehead, and pulled the trigger He
fell to the floor, and died within fifteen
Elizabeth was arrested by
some citizens living in the vicinity, and
taken to the Watch~IIouse, in a state
bordering upon insanity. The poor girl
had no protector, and she avenged her
own wrongs.
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E9~The Official Returns Of this County
viii be found on the Sd page of to-day's
"JeFerSouian." Those marked thus C)
are Whigs; those with + are volunteers,
There were ten votes polled in this Bor-
ou.h for J. Porter Prawley.
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Hzs- John Bigler has been reelected
Governor Of California,
TEc California Popular Vote

VIII this year reach $4,000, it is said
The city of San Francisco polls lO,lI"
votes, being an increase of 2I27 votes
since the Presidential election, when il
stood 1856. The vote in the rural dis
tricts Of the county has risen in the same
time from 43O to SIS. The vote in the
CITY Of Sacramento reaches 5536 now, a
gainst 1898 at the Presidential election.
Marysyille polls 1907 votes, Stockton l.
Az, and Nevada city l098.
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Is Il

The House will be largely Democratic
probably 10 Locos to 80 Wings, or
thereabouts. The reports are SO conflict
ing and the vote so scattered that we are
unable, for the present, to give tables
Eaaou lIIjg.
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DG@The Hon. Andrew Beaumont died
at his residence in this place on Friday
morning last. He had been in infrm
health, and gradually declining for many
weeks. For years he was the leader Of
the Democratic party in Northern Penn
sylyania, and had strong hold on the
affections Of the people of this county
Mr.. Beaumont represented Luzerne in
the Legislature of the State, and this
Congressional district in the Congress c!
the United States. lie was appointed
Commissioner Of Public Buildings by Mr.
Polk; and there were few offices in the
gift of the people, they were not proud to
bestow upon him. He was 4 kind hus-
band and an indulgent father, and his
loss will be deeply mOurned by his aftlic-
ted family.
The ingratitUde of partisans, warmed
into political existence by his kindness,
no doubt FASTENED his decline. He de-
served the lasting gratitude of the demo-
cracy, and the respect of his opponents
for the unHinching frmness with which
he adhered to his opinions of right, re-
garqIess Of opposition and defeat Peace
be to his a8hes.-I ITIlkeS- Barre Record Of
tie Times.
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G@gD The Erie Railroad receipts for
September are $5l2, ,634-an increase of
nearly $4,000 over last year. The
Hudson River Railroad receipts were
$I44,0IS-an increase of about @35, 600.
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HEAVY SENTENCE :-Dr. Wm. J,
Hunter, the marrying man, whose real
name is Nathaniel j. Bird, who was re
Gently arrested at Camden, n. J., for
bigamy, and who boa3ted at the time that
he had Iteemty wives, has been tried and
sentenced to the New Jersey State Peni-
tentiary, for term Of ten years. 'The
way Of the transgrcssor is hard
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IL \ company with a capital Of
5500,00o, is forming in Boston for the
purpose fconstructing line Of telegraph
from Boston to New York, having 4 cyl
inder two feet in diameter, by which
means it is believed that packages may be
transmitted from one city to the other in
fifteen minutes.
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consequence.

Snow accompanied by hail, fell in Sy-
racuse on Monday the 10th inst Ac-
cording to the weathcr-wise this early ap-
pearance Of snow is indicative of a severe
winter. This storm has done much dam
acc 70 fruit
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4 lLr. Ro5ias2a, man much respect
ed and Justice Of the Peace, near Mil
ford, Ohio, was Killed some weeks since,
in a singular manner Mr. r. for some
cause was whipping his dog, when the an
imal turned upon him and caught him by
the throat. While the dog held him in
this position his wife ran to the wood
pile, and with the axe aimed blow at
the dog, but the moment she struck they
turned, and the blow fell upon the head
of her husband, which killed him in few
minutes. Mrs. r. is nearly deranged in
consequence.
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Tie P,i2c EgLt between Yankee Sui
livan and John Morrissey took place at
Boston Four Corners, on the line Of the
New York and Harlem Railroad, in Put
nam county, \. Y, on Thursday after
noon, 1t created a great excitement in
the city, and the cars were thronscd with
thousands Of persons to witness the bru-
tai show. Thirty-seven rounds were
fought, occupying % minutes, when Nor
rissey is reported to have been frightfully
bruised, his nose being fattoncd, and face
much disfgurcd. Sullivan was only
marked with black eye. A row occur
red at this point, and Sullivan not hearing
his second call, Morrissey was declared
the winner, though it was claimed that
Sullivan was in reality The stakeholder
was consequently advised not to give up
the $4,000 prize. Itis rumored that Sui
livan has agreed to place $4,000 addi-
tional to the sum already up, and fight the
battle over again for the $4,000, in one
day or sixty days.
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E..~ The money market in Cincinnati
Is 50 much depressed, a dispatch says,
that loans arc only obtainable to limi-
ted extent at from IS to "a per cent per
4nnum.
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k1~The estimated value Of goods on
exhibition at the Crystal Palace, is set
down at s., 100000.
IL The total contributions at the
Crystal Palace in aid Of the Washington
Monument thus far amount to 1875, ,38.
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The next Congress will contain more
new members than any previous one
Nearly two-thirds of the whole number
have never been in Congress before.
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Tie Norwalktragedy was rather cost
y operation for the New Haven railroad
company. 1t has already paid two hun
dred thousand dollars to those who were
injured, and to the relatives Of those per
sons w h0 were killed.
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~esa The Northampton County Agr-
cultural Society held its first annual Ez-
hibition, at Easton, on Wednesday,
Thursday, and Friday Of last week. It
was very largely attended, and was very
successful as a first effort
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The American Methodists have built
churches at the rate Of three per week.
and printed books at the rate of one a
minute, during the past sixty years,
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IL Mrs. Leland, Of Nora, Illinois, has
given birth to son which has attached
to the middle joint of each little finger
by its proper stem, perfect tomato The
mother has bestowed unusual care upon
her tomatoes in the garden, and hoped to
have them ripe before her confinement
Tie specimens brought by her son were
about the size and state of maturity of
those in the garden, and could not be
distinguished from them by the closest
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EI- The Reading Railroad Company
are relaying portion of their track with
new rails.
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Is About dozen prisoners are in
jail in Philadelphia, on charges of mur-
der.
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In all France, not death has been
caused by railroad accident since the
summer Of 1851!
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Pears are selling in Danyille, Illinois,
at 10 cents per bushel.
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Majac.-Snow has fallen in Franklin
and Oxford counties to the depth of about
six inches.
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Snow to the depth Of one or two inches
fell in the southern part of Oneida Co.
\. Y, on Monday Of last week.
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S Draper, broker, lately failed in \. Y
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u lee an eighth Of an inch thick
formed at Cambridge, Nd, last Tuesday
night,
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Ia What kind Of a man do ladies like
best! Why u husjand-man, Of course.
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