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The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1853-06-16
The California Harvest.

The adyices from from California to
the 9Th May state the farmers there were
'hen busy in cutting and curing their
grass, the crop of which is very abundant.
The grain harvest will commence in about
fortnight, and continue for nearly three
months. Wheat, barley and oats prom
ise an abundant crop. Potatoes had ad-
,anced to Is cents per lb. by the quanti-
ty. Onions selling at 4Oa so cents per
10, by which farmers would get three
hundred dollars for five ordinary sized
gunny bags of onions. S25 per 100 lbs.
had been offered for 1000 beeves, to be
delivered in lots by January LIST, but the
holder asked and expected $50.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1853-06-16
The Crops and the Weather,

We CLEAN few items from the Tribune
which may not be uninieresting. ain some
parts Of Florida rain has not fallen for ten
weeks, and the cotton crop is not yet up, some
not even planted. Most of the Southern pa
pers complain Of general drouth. In Lam
caster co. Pa, the wheat fields, which prom
Ised bountiful increase but few weeks ago,
now appear seriously damaged by the fy; not
more than halfcrops are expected. In Lycom-
Ing county, The fly bias also made its appear.
ance, entirely destroying some fields. Where
Ihis destructive insect has not made its ap.
Pearance a large harvest is expected. In
Berks co., the fly has not made general al
tack; only here and there a field has suffered.
In DauPbin CO., ly one third of crop is
expected, and in the vicinity of Greenvile,
Ohio, many fields will not pay for harvesting
In the Mohawk Valley, n. Y, every thing
books unusually promising"
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1853-06-16
Easily Pleased.

The Lancaster Wing says, that that
city was lately visited by an Irishman
from Philadelphia, in quest of wife
he sought several places in vain, to meet
an object worthy of his alteration, and fl
nally called at the Poor House of the
county, when Fate and a woman smiled
upon him. His spontaneous affection was
reciprocated and the two made one
On Wednesday last, the parties left for
Philadelp phia-to take up their residence.
The prize won with so much ease, is of
more than ordinary value, as the groom
at once becomes the father of three prom
ising children.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1853-06-16
WIaIc NOMINATIONS.
Fourth Of July.

The anniversary Of our National independ-
ence is again rapidly approaching, and warns
us, ic we wish 10 make any puplic display in
honor of the day in Stroudsburg, TO be up
and doing, and make the necessary arrange
ments. A meeting should be forthwith called
and the Committee appointed TO carry Its
Resolutions into effect. If we wish to have
an Oration on that day. it is time that we
looked about us for an Orator. To prepare
good address is work of some labor, and
IN justice to the Speaker, he should have suf-
fcient time allowed him to write an address
worthy of himself and of the occasion.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1853-06-16

An amusing scene took place on the
steamer Baltimore, just as she was leav-
ing for Cleveland. A rough looking ce-
NOUS came aboard with a bull dog at his
heels. Walking directly into the Office,
the individual says to the clerk 'Stran-
ger l want to leave my dog in this here
Office, until the boat starts; I'm afraid
somebody will steal him. you cant do
it, said the clerk, take him OUT sWeT
stranger, that's cruel, but you're both dis
positioned alike, and he's kinder compa-
ny for YOU Take him OUT roared the
clerk. well, stranger, | don't think
you're honest, and you want Watching
here, Bull, sit down here, and watch that
fellow sharp, and the individual turned
on his heel, saying-'put him out stran-
ger if he's troublesome The dog Law
there when the boat started, Watching
the clerk, who gave him the better half Of
his office.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1853-06-16
Important TO Supervisors.

The Indiana (Pa.) Reporter of late date,
publishes 4 decision of some importance 10
road Supervisors, made hy Judge Burrell in
the case Of Pctticord rs. Blacklick Township.
The evidence in the case showed that a deep
rut had worn into road passing through said
township, making it impossible. In passing
over the road Mr.. Pettcurd's horse tramped
iuto il, it being frozen over but not sufficient
ly 10 bear the weight of the horse, and in al
temping to extricaie himself the beast broke
his hind leg above the knee. Nj Petticord
brought an action for the recovery Of the price
OF the horse. The Judge in has charge to the
Jury held that ii was the duty Of the Super
NlsJIs 10 pass over and examine the road 10
re whether il Is in passabe condition; that
II ls not necessary, a. is generally supposed,
that they should be notified that a road had
become impossible by distractions OF other
wise; that where road has bad location,
rs through marshy ground, ETC., they should
be more vigilent in observing the condition
thereof; and they are only excusable where
acts of Providence, such as storms and foods,
preclude the possibility Of instant repair
The jury rendered a verdict in favor of Plain
tif for $50 and costs.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1853-06-16

bSs- A rumor is in circulation, it is said,
that Judge Barrett came into this judi
cial district merely for the purpose of ser
wing out Judge Eldrcd's term, and that he
will not consent to be a candidate for the
Office at the ensuing election. The rumOr,
we are requested to state by one who
processes to know, is entirely destitute of
fouudation.-Car5oa Co. Gazette.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1853-06-16
NOndeSript Reptile.

The New Bedford Mercury mentions
nondescript species of reptile, in the pos
session of citizen of n. b. In its gen.
eral appearance it resembles a frog, ex-
cept that it has a long tail. E>bas two
horns in its forehead, and its mosaic skin
of beautiful colors is also covered with
spikelets. It's little eyes are bright and
selfish. This beautiful stranger came all
the way from Brazos, in vessel recently
arrived.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1853-06-16

The Pennsylvania State Agricultural
Society has issued pamphlet containing
the list of premiums and regulations for
the third annual exhibition, which will be
held in Pittsburg in the latter part OF
September. The list of premiums is We
ry extensive and liberal. There is no
distinction in regard to the residence of
exhibitors. All articles of exhibition
must be directed to the care eff Mr.. Oil
yer P. Shiras, Pittsburgh.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1853-06-16

W'0Ol and It's PrOspects.-We are at a
loss what to advise our friends about wool
for the coming clip. It is the opinion of
those who are the best informed on the
subject, that wool will command higher
price early in the season, than it will
three months from this time, and the more
judicious and careful dealers are reluc-
tant to buy this season. Time must de-
termine the corrections of this opinion
We quote wool as follows: Common
grades, 80 cents; half and three fourths
blood, 40 cents; full-blood Merino, so
cents; the average price of this country
wool, 40 cents.-SWacuSe Central Nel0
Yorker. Nm 26.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1853-06-16

A Haine Woman Elected 10 Office
The Eastern District, in Lincoln county,
has chosen a lady for Register Of Deeds,
in place of Hezekiah Coombs, deceased,
over Sylvester, the regular Democratic
candidate. The returns show the election
of Miss Olive Rose, of Thomaston, former
ly an assistant to Mr.. Coombs. She beat
her male antagonist more than two to
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1853-06-16

Il Dangerous HorSe.-An old man
named Develin, father of Charles Deyelin
residing in North Sixth-st., New York
was nearly killed by savage horse be-.
longing to the son while going into the
stall to feed him. The horse first cauchs
hold ofhis right side with his teeth. lacer--
atlng it and breaking several ribs, and
afterwards caught hold of his arm and
tore to up the flesh in frightfd manner
Several persons We're present, but could
not succeed in making him loose his hold
until he received several heavy blows o.
yer the head with a club. The owner
was recently fined s25 in consequence of
the horse attacking person while pass
ing him,
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or three twitches ofthe shoulder, and all
appeared to be over.
At precisely II minutes OF II clock
he was pronounced dead and cut down.
The body was removed to one ofthe rooms
of the prison to await the order of his son.
The crowd outside was quite large, and
great efforts were made to scale the walls.
One person did get on the wall, and
maintained his place to the end. The
house tops and the trees in the neighbor-
hood were all crowded.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1853-06-16

The second trial Of Ann Wheeler at
Milwaukee, for the murderer of John W.
Lace, whom she accused Of being her Sc
ducer, has been brought TO close, and
the jury, after being out for four hours
rendered verdict of "not gullty,' on tie
ground of insanity.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1853-06-16
Free Soil Democratic Convention

This body met at Harrisburg on the Isl
inst. and continued in session two days.
The following nominations were made: Will
liam VI. Stephenson, OF Mercer, for Judge OF
the Supreme Court; DIR. Robert Mitchell OF
Indiana, for Canal Commissioner; Neville b.
Craig, of Allegheny, for Auditor General !;
and l.. L. Carson, of Montgomery, for Survey
Or General.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1853-06-16

Anges Anderson, young woman, in
aicted for the murder of a man named
Taylor, who had deceived and abandoned
her, has been tried at Augusta, Georgia
and acquitted.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1853-06-16
The Greatest Curiosity.

A curiosity greater than any ever ex'
hibited here, has just been discoved by
hitherto respectable inhabitant of this ci.
ty. 1t is man that saw the saw that
sawed the pine plank that produced the
dust by which a friend was enabled to
"to plank down the dust" He has been
Gagged.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1853-06-16

Illinois Peach Crop.-The editor of the
Alton Telegraph says We have been en-
gagged for some days past in trying to re-
lieye our trees by picking off the supera-
bundant fruit, removing overcharged limbs
&C., and have found it an almost intermi-
nable task. In many cases small shoots,
less than one inch in length, are burden
ed with four or five peaches, and though
countless thousands have fallen or been
removed from almost every tree, they are
still much too full for perfect safety
Other fruit is also very abundant in this
neighborhood.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1853-06-16

Benjamin Loder, Esq, has resigned
the Presidency Of the Erie Railroad, in
consequence of impaired health. Samuel
Marsh, Vice President, is at present ac-
ting as President
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RGr One hundred and s

UsE Une HUnuIeu anu seVenJy-slX
chickens, of the Cochin, China, Shangh@;
and other rare breeds, have been sold at
auction at New Orleans, for 81 ,572 55.
Two Hong Kong geese sold for $50, and
two white Bremen geese for SI2.--C0luSs-
bin [S. CD DalkY Banaer.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1853-06-16

na~ The public debt Of the borough of
Easton, as per the report Of the borough
Auditors, is $33,77s,O6.
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For the Jcfersonian.
The School Master not abroad this
time!

A School Teacher, in Hamilton township,
who thought he had been teaching the ''young
ideas how TO shoot" long enough, determined
to make his fortune by selling books. The
following is his oder:
To eleven Family Bibles
ditto TO teen Mexican Wars
ditto to five Histories of the World
ditto TO one General view of the World
ditto to one Commentary
10 one Christian Philosopher
TO one Mllers & Milrights guide
10 one book the lives Of Eminent Mechan-
cs
Observe that two Of the Mexican wars are
to be in the German language.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1853-06-16
Great Speed,

We have been informed that locomo-
tive, despatched from Laporte to Chicago
for physicians to attend Mr.. Doxater, ran
the entire distance and back in one hour
and forty minutes. The distance is ff-
ty-eight miles each way, making speed
of one hundred and sixteen miles in one
hundred minutes. C6nStantine MercatlV.
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arms were pinioned behind him, and he
walked, with firm step, between the
clergymcn.
On the way to the gallows, the clergy
men sung hymn, but the prisoner made
no effort to join In.
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saw him. nor was | ever in his store nei-
ther DO know where his store was, ex-
cept that heard where it was through the
papers.
In regard to the murder of Mr.. Hope,
[ never knew the man or heard of him
until after l was in prison. This is all |
have to say.
The Yazoo Democrat., 1853-07-13

blc and thus give as pretext for sending aA
Spanish authority from our doors and our door
yards. We are no "Fillibusters" but nothing
would be hailed with more delight, by us, than
justiiable excuse for the banishment Of all
Spanish authority from our country and is vie
ci6ity. What right has one nation 10 block up
The roads and natural highways Of another,
whether they be on overland routes" or through
the "trackless ocean?" What other power on
earth, that was able to help ITSELF would suffer
such insulting and uncertain authority as
that Of Cuba, 10 command the mouih Of its lar-
gest river, and the gate through which one half
Of its commerce must pass and repass2 But
her fate is sealed, and her race run. The star
spangled banner Of our beloved country has been
iusulted, seized mutilated and dragged o'er the
American bIood-stained plains Of bright but
semi barbarian Cuba, from whence vengeance
cries aloud and its voice is borne to the ears OF
the wronged, and their revengeful memories by
every breeze from the Mexican Gull We have
digressed, but is it not natural that we should
forget the speculations Of fancy when the humil-
iating reflections Of governmental imbecility
point US to the blood Of maFtyrdom Let Santa
Anna throw Mexico into Spanish arms and
Spain surround Mexico, Cuba, and ell her wes-
tern possessions, with walls Of stone, secured
with gates of iron, but she must yield to the
march Of "manifest destiny" which has pointed
them out as parts and parcels of the once weak
and feeble, but now great and powerful sister
hood Of American Union
The Yazoo Democrat., 1853-07-13
GOV. A. G. BROWN

i The gentleman whose name heads the article
made speech at Dover, on last Saturday He
went to that place by request. instead of coming
here as per appointment. We had the pleasure
of hearing Gov. Brown upon that occasion, and
were very much pleased with him.--as was, we
believe. every person present. The Governors
time was so limited that he could not give the
state of affairs. &c. &C., more than general no.
tice. Ills accounts from the democracy in the
different portions of the State are cheering Gov
Brown stated that there was an effort being made
by some of the leading men of our party-or at
.least claim to be-to agitate the 'old issues and
thereby agitate the question of slavery; and yet
these same men claim TO be Pierce democrats
standing upon the Baltimore Platform y hcI
declares that no further agitation Of that qres 81
shall be counienanced By The party Ell her mn
the people, or in the halls of Congress: but On the
contrary, the democra ic PARTY will do all ia It's
power to prevent The further agitation of this
dangerous question. This is the depth of their
democracy. of which they so loudly boast. Hav-
ing, in common with the great democratic party
Of the country. pledged himself to discounte-
nance every attempt at the renewal Of the slavery
question, the Govern~r stated that he would
neither agitate or discuss that question with any
man. That the Compromise measures have been
declared to be settlement OF that ouestion-and |
and as such be shonld letit rest. The Governor
spoke of the division OF party at the present
time. and urged every democrat to consider the
sonsequences-th il was calculated to give the
whig party the ascendency; that they, the wings
we're availing themselves, through the help Of
ew pfofessed democrats, Of the present discord
among us, TO run into Office ticket of wings and
broken down democrats. That the object Of the
vhig party is first to PROSTATE the States Rights
The Yazoo Democrat., 1853-07-13
The Guards Celebration.

We stated IN our issue of Wednesday the 18th
ult., that the City Guards were intending to eel
bate the Fourth on Wolf Lake. True to the
military character, they failed not to carry their
intentions into execution. Early in tie morning
of that day, they paraded through our streets.
and rnerrlly souAded the fife and drum. amid the
roar of cannon and shouts from the boys. They
then '.toek up their line of march" for the Lake
We are informed that they had grand time over
there, Notwithstanding the iaclemency of the
weather. The Declaration of independence was
read by Mr.. George NJ. Powell, and an Grafton
delivered by Mr.. i. L. Bower They caught
abundance of fish, and had a splendid fish din
ner." The Guards returned to town alb ut dark,
and were received amid the most terrific firing of
'crackers" that we ever beheld The entire
street seemed to be burning up, tearing itself
from, and swapping every cord of gravitaIion that
held it beneath us. So frightened were the horses
that several of their riders were thrown, and
those that were attached to vehicles were only
kept from running away. by reigning them upon
the pavements and against the buildings. No
one, however. was particularly hurt in the fracas
At night the Guards had big champagne sup
per at Winn's Hotel.
The Yazoo Democrat., 1853-07-13

&C. The last Mississippian contains lengthy
and conclusive vindication of Capt. VIM Backs
dales, conduct as an honest aud undisguise6
friend and advocate of Gen. Reuben Davis
claims before the late convention and an expose
Of Davis, Phelan's, and their followers false
charges Of ofcorrnption on the part of the conven-
ton, and unfaithfulness Of Capt B., as prepared
BY himself He publishes the letters of some
ten or twelve members OF the State Convention.
which fully sustain him; and disaprove any cor.
ruption in the Convention, or any Of its caucus
es. We shall endeavor to lay this document be-
fore our readers at an early date.-not that we
expect TO take any votes from Davis BY so doing,
for we don't believe he will get any in this sec
ton, butfor the purpose Of disabusing the public
mind in reference to Capt. B. and the convention.
The Yazoo Democrat., 1853-07-13

trayed their trust neglected their interests du
ring long and active career. Being introduced
TO them, Gov. Brown thanked his audience for
the mark 81 friendship shown him. and stated
that he would not long intrude upon their at
tention, nor would he speak at all if there was
the slightest objection upon the part Of any one.
There being no objection manilested-but on the
Contrary general call for him to 'sgo on"-he
proceeded TO state few facts in reference 10 the
two great political parties in general, and the
condition ard prospects of matters in our own
State. As we shall give more detailed account
Of Gov. 3's speech in another portion Of this
paper, '9e will pass on to his closing remarks,
which were directed to the matter before his au-
ditory, and more particularly to the young gen
! tle.men and young ladies who anticipating
= dance upon the golden tInctured saw dust that
/ lay spread out upon green sward before them;
and where the violin was heard grumbing at the
rigid stunning" which its old master "Kato" was
screwing it up to- The Elk Governor, after hav-
ing spoken from half to three quarters of az hour
remarked that he had once been young, and that
he had not forgotten his love Of dancing, nor that
others were equal, fond of such amusements-
Although urged to ''go on" ""go on, he modestly
declined, saying that he could not be so ungal-
lant, but promised to pay them another visit
when be should desire TO enter fully upon the
subjects that are now sgitatng the political af
i fairs of our State. He then thanked the audience
for their kind attention, and wishing the young
folks pleasant evening, retired amid the ap-
plause Of all parties.
The next move was for the saw dust. where a
ring was formed and the gay young bellies led
forth to ''break the ice,' or settle the dust by
by-by whom2 Would you believe it reader,
that just one halfof the first 'set" was posed
of candidates. Well it is fact that so good
natured and gallant are this class Of cur citizens
they are always ready to serve either ladies OF
gentlemen to the best Of theirability. Wehave
often wished thatevery man was candida te"-
what peaceable and happy times we would all
have But this much we can say for the candi-
dates present on that occasion--they were all
clever men and fine fellows before they became
such, and have lost nothing by the change in this
respect Well, this was the condition of things
when we reluctantly found 1t necessary to leave
the gay crowd; but not without additional evil
dence of the kind hospitality of the neighbors
around Dover, BY being ourselves. and seeing
Others pressed to go home with them and spend
the night. Returning our thanks TO the numer-
} Gus friends who were so very kind towards us
and to the gallant host and family at whose house
we did spend that night, we viii express the hope
that another Fourth of Jaly may find then all
alive and well, and ready 10 meet around the Star
t Spangled Banner of our glorious Union. under
circumstances and auspices even more gratifying
and encouraging than those with which they
were surrounded on the long to- be-remembered
, Saturday last.
The Yazoo Democrat., 1853-07-13
g We wish 10 call attention 10 the card oil

c. We wish TO call attention to the card Of
Professor Sample, in :o-day's paper. This card
was accidentally mislaid, or it would have APP
peared two weeks since. The success Of Prof
Sample with his first class is sufficient recon-
mendatien with all rvIlo patreise him then, bu,
to those who are unacquainted with his qualifica-
tions as classical teacher, we would say that in
him they viii find the gentleman. scholar and in
structor most happily combined. We would urge
our citizens, both in town and country, TO send
their sons to Prof s. if they wish them instructed
in Latin, Greek, French, Mathematics, or the
Natural Sciences.