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The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1853-06-09
DIAMOND.

Having recently heard much of the re-
ported good fortune of the Rev. Robert
Armstrong of Newburgh, in purchasing
among other minerals, what he supposed
was topaz, but which turned out to be a
dlamoud, we have taken pains to get the
real facts of the case, and find them to
be there:
Mr.. Armstrong, who has, for some
time past devoted much of his leisure
time to neurological pursuits, purchased
a lot of minerals, some months since, of
an Englishman in New York, among
which was supposed to be topaz. Upon
an examination of these minerals con-
siderable time after their purchase, Mr..
Armstrong was struck with the close
resemblance of this supposed topaz to the
real diamond, and was led to subject it to
a test Of its real qualities. This test con-
frmed his hopes, and the opinion of others
acquainted with the subject, was sought
and given in favor of the valuable char
acter of the gem.-Mr. Armstrong has
been offered 100000 for one half of the
brilliant, but has declined the proposition.
Its weight is two and half o., and if real
diamond, its value will be more than S2,-
100000. Mr., Armstrong is now taking
measuses to have the character of the min
eral put to the severest scrutiny, and we
believe he has but little doubt but that
scrutiny will result according to his wish
eS. If a diamond it is the largest in the
world. 1t has passed in disguise through
severel hands, its valuable qualities not
having been discovered by the person who
originally took it from the earth, nor by
any into whose possession it subsequently
passed until it fell beneath the scrutiny of
the present possessor. If genuine, it will
put the Rev. gentleman in possession of
immense wealth, and this wealth, we have
no doubt, be will use in commendable
way.-GOSben Wing.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1853-06-09
An0ther Mexican War.

The following letter from the New York
Journal of Commerce is copied by the
National Intelligencer, with the remark
that we know that its statements are
substantially correct, SO far as they relate
to Gen. Garland's departure for the Up
per Rio Grande, and the strong force Of
all arms which will be there under his or
ders.' 1t is scarcely possible that we
shall not get into another war with Mex
leo by this movement, unless want Of
means shall prevent Santa Anna from raj
sing an army to carry it on. If such a
calamity shall come upon the nation, all
good citizens may have cause to regret it.
1t will not be the mere disaster of a war
with weak and impotent nation, which can
offer no formidable resistance to our con-
quering armies but the infinitely greater
calamity of conquest of the vast terri
tory and the emi-barbarian people OF
Mexico, and their incorporation into our
government, that we may fear the conse-
quences of. But we hope no such evil
may befal us.
WASHINGTON, Wednesday, June l.
Gen. Garland, who has been here, en-
route for New Mexico, has left for his i'm
portant command. He arrived here in
much less time than was expected, after
he had been summoned to this place.
He has received his instructions, and
conjecture that they embrace both diplo-
matte and military powers. He is un-
doubtedly to proceed forthwith to New
Mexico, and to march into the Mesilla
valley with force that will enable him
to encounter Gov. Trias, who is there be-
fore him, and who is prepared to expel
him or any other American intruder.-
1t may be that Gov Trias will retire be-
fore Gen, Garland, and that Santa Anna
will suffer the United States to take and
keep possession of that disputed territory.
But such is not the apparent intention Of
the Mexicans.
Our Executive Government hare deci-
dod that tie disputed territory bo1ones to as
under the treaty, and would be ours sup
posing the boundary line to be run from
point Immediately north of FL Paso"
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1853-06-09
PENNSYLVANIA Senate.

The terms of the following Senator.
closed with the expiration of the late ses
sion Of the late Legislature.
l. Philadelphia city-Charles ONeill
?. Philadelphia Tomat For.
$5eh.
II. Adams and Franklin-T Thomas
Carson.
l8. Cumberland and Perry-Joseph
Belly.
Is. Blair, Cambria and Huntingdon
r. 4. M'Murtrie.
Is. Luzerne, Columbia and Montour-
G. Il. Buckaleac.
II. Bradford, Susquehanna, and Wyo-
ming-GeOrge SanderS0n.
10. Mercer, Eenango and Warren
Jno HQge.
q. Butler, Beaver and Lawrence
Archibald Robertson.
%. Allegheny ames Carothers.
%. Armstrong, Indiana and Clarion
Christian Myers.
Those in roman are Wings, and those
in italic democrats.
The lst, llth, 18th, 21st, and 22d dis
tricts are decidedly Wing. The 25th,
though democratic district, was last rep
resented by Wing. The party prepon-
dersnce in the Senate depends upon the
result in the doubtful districts. The i'm.
portance of holding majority in one
branch of the government, at least, should
induce every Wing to feel deep interest
in the matter, and do his duty at the next
election.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1853-06-09

ha~ Hon. n. P. Tallmadge, formerly
a United States Senator, is out in a Sec
ond lengthy communication substantiating
his belief in the truthfulness of spiritual
communications" Ho has had commu-
nication with the spirit of John c. Cal
houn who conversed with him, moved ia
bles for him, chimed bells in most beauti-
full harmony, played on the guitar most
heavenly symphony, without any visible
agency. Well, there are some strange
things in this world of ours If these
things arc true, they are certainly more
than have been dreamed of in our philos-
ophy and if not trne, it is strange that
such men as Tallmadge can be SO delu-
ded.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1853-06-09
The Face of Man upon The top
of his Head.

In the city of New York, where rents
are SO ruinously high, and competition in
business is so ceaselessly active and ener-
getic, almost every method that it is pos
sible for human ingenuity to invent, is re-
sorted to, for the purpose of obtaining
customers, extending trade or making
I" more money" Of all these methods,
one of the most extraordinary and at the
same time simple, if not effective in its
ways, is that by which the daguerrotype
process is made to play novel and con-
spicuous part. It seems that some one of
the enterprising hattersin that Metropolis,
has a daguerrean gallery connected with
his salesroom or manufactory, expressly
fitted up and devoted for the accommoda-
ton and benefit of his own customers.-
On purchasing covering for your caput
in this store, you are furnished with da-
guerroetype-of your conference.-the
image-large or small-being firmly af-
fixed to the lining upon the inside of the
crown of the new beaver, so that who
ever wears hat thus garnished, is sure
to have the likeness of his own face upon
the top of his head
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1853-06-09
Me, oh, I've only fallen martyr to the
gallon law, that's ALL
A Singular Funeral.

A novel funeral occurred in New York
a few days ago according to the Tribune.
The deceased was Calvin Brown, who was
the husband of Mrs. Fish, so extensively
famous as the inventor of the " Rochester
Knockings." The services were COM
menced by prayer and reading the scrip
lures, and the Rev. S. B. Britain, who is
known as writer on spiritual manifes-
tations," followed with an Address. We
quote the Tribune's account of the remain
ing exercises :-"At various points in his
address, there were rappings, sometimes
apparently on the bottom of the coffin and
others on the floor, as if in response to
the sentiments uttered. The rappings
were loud enough to be distinctly heard
in every part of the room, but they elici-
ted no remark from any one. Prof. Brit
tan read communication, purporting to
have come from the deceased since his en-
trance into the spirit-world, through me-
dunn who was not present, and apparent
ly intended for those assembled. While it
was being read, the rappings were very
distinctly heard. At the close of the ad-
dress, several friends sung the piece, Come
ye disconsolate," after few remarks, du-
ring which the rappings were heard nose
distinctly than before"
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1853-06-09
Plunder.

The State Appropriations, made by
the last Legislature, amount to the enor-
nous sum of S5,5OO,O0O, of which up
wards of two millions are for repairs, go.
&c, on the State Works. At least half
million of this enormous sum will be sto-
len by the State Robbers. So glaring
have these robberies and official rascality
become, the so-called democratic press, in
many sections of the State, is forced, by
popular sentiment to direct the attention
of the people to it. The Easton Argus,
leading democratic paper, cites the fol-
lowing:
ave doubt whether bigger set of ras-
calls can be found in the Union than the
vultures who are constantly preying on
the public works of Pennsylvania. They
have spread over the Commonwealth like
80 many highway robbers, plundering and
stealing whenever opportunity offers, and
are not unfrequently payticeoS cytmtnls
with men whom the people elected to pro-
tect their interests and guard their Treas
ury"
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1853-06-09
Dangerous Counterfeit.

A man has been arrested in Harris
burg by Capt. Jacob Bennett of the City
Police, for passing counterfeit $40 notes
of the City Bank of New Haven. They
are extremely well executed, and in order
that the public may be on their guard,
against them, we publish the following de-
scription
Getty Bank of New Haven, CT. los. let
ter c 9, payable to Samuel Mayer, dated
August | 1851. The general appearance
very good. The flower work on the four
corners enclosing the denomination, will
not bear critical examination, the lines
forming the scrolls and flowers being ir-
regular and course. The vignette is so
well done as to be almost entitled to be
called fac-simile of the genuine. The
engraved writing is irregular in depth,
which is not the case with the true notes
Toppan, Carpenter, Casilain & Co., New
York and Philadelphia, engravers."
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1853-06-09
Arraignment Of a Girl for the
Murder of her Lever,

Agnes Anderson, the young woman charged
with the murder of Mr.. Taylor, at Augusta,
Georgia, was lately brought up for trial.
The court room was crowded on the occasion.
Agnes had on black silk dress, bonnet,
and green veil, and looked fatigued and care
worn. When called to the bar, she advanced
from her seat with steady step, but when
the clerk commenced reading the indictment
and the finding of the grand jury, her assumed
fortitude gave way, and before the document
was read she became terribly agitated. When
the clerk had finished reading the indictment,
he put the usual question, "Are you guilty or
not guilty - 10 which she replied, 81 am gull
ty in self defence, and wish was hung and
be done with it. I'll die for him; love him;
| wishE was hung for it; don't want to live
in chains" Her language here became in
and in the midst of the excitement
of the scene, the Judge very properly ordered
the officer TO remove her from the court ruom,
as she is doubtless insane.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1853-06-09

Round the W0rH.-It is estimated that
when the Pacific Railroad shall be CON-
pleted-its ultimate. nay early construc-
ton, being now matter of certainty
jaunt round the world can be made in
a1anety-tRrec days-as follows: New York
to San Francisco, 4 days; San Francisco
to Hong Kong, 25 days; Hong Kong to
Calcutta, days; Calcutta to Bombay,
81 days; Bombay to England, 35 days ;
London to New York, 10 days-total SO
days.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1853-06-09
Mary ANN WheeIer's Trial.

The trial of this young girl, for the murder
OF her seducer, J. M. w. Lace, at Milwaukee,
Wisconsin, was finished, last week, by the
discharge of the jury, who could not agree
upon verdict. The jury were out three
days and not being able to agree on verdict,
they were discharged by the Court. There
Is no doubt that Lace richly deserved his fate,
and 1t is we'll that there were members of that
jury tirm enough to refuse to convict for mur-
der 1t she is not tried again this term the
Court will discharge her on bail-so it is
said.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1853-06-09
Abolition BIasphemy.

The horrid language which follows is
extracted from an account of the proceed
ings of the recent abolition convention in
Boston:
"Mr. Henry G. Wright commenced by
saying that he was an atheist to anything
which sanctioned slavery. I would put
my heel upon any Government which
sanctioned slavery. If God sanctioned
slavery, [ would put my heel upon him.
(Hisses and applause; 'order from .he
Chair Kisses and laughter from the GAL
lery) Yes, l would refuse to obey such
God [ would put such God upon the
auction block, and sell him like beast.
(Hisses.) Mr.. Wright proceeded to say
that he was an atheist to any God that
sanctioned slavery; he would spend his
money and his life to overthrow such a
God and such Government. The day
is past when we should look to attributes
or titles. He had no respect for the name
of God in the mouth of q warrior, slave
holder, or a rumseller."
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1853-06-09

CRIME IN New YoRK.-Three mur-
ders have been committed in the city of
Newly ork within few days past. A
boy of fifteen who was intoxicated, STABBED
his brother aged 20, because the latter
wastrying to take him home. The young
man lived but few hours after he was
stabbed. The second case originated in
a dispute between two men about debt
of one dollar, when one stabbed the other,
causing his death after day or two of suf-
fering. The third and most aggravated
case took place on Monday morning last.
A man named Thomas Hine, attacked
his wife with an axe, and before her cries
of murder. brought assistance, the ter
rible wounds had been inflicted. The mur
derer, man of about so years of age, was
found standing in the room with an axe in
his hand, and his wife lying PROSTATE u
pom the floor in dying condition, with
three distinct wounds upon her head from
which her iife's blood was fast flowing
Means were Immediately taken for his
arrest. He made no resistance, and said
that he did the act on purpose, as he had
been informed that his wife cohabited with
a grocer living in the store below. He
assigned no other cause for the rash act,
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1853-06-09
Eg The wheat, oats and rye crops in
Allegheny county, Md, are said to be
very promising and unusually forward.

ANEW PEACEMAKER.-Mr. Mesmyth,
of the great iron factory at Patricroft,
England, announces a wonderful discov-
cry. He has invented mortar, against
which no vessel can stand for an instant.
You have only, as he asserts, to plant a
couple of these mortars in each port and
harbor on the coast, and you may then
dispense with all other means and appli-
ances of war. Let an enemy's feet ap-
proach the harbor SO protected, with a sin
gle match the train is fired, the shell RI
ses in the air, and, falling on the doomed
vessel, shivers it into splinters, and sends
it to the bottom. Never was invention
more complete-at least on paper. A
correspondent of the National Lpte1Hgen-
Ger, commenting upon the probable infu-
ence this engine Of destruction is des-
tined to exercise upon general diplomacy,
aptly remarks: awe are not sanguine,
but we really hope that Mesmyth's mortar
may be successful. If it were possible
to sink a ship-to destroy a regiment at
a single blow-to do this easily, cheaply,
rapidly, at all times and in all places
there would be no more wars. Men would
not dare to make war No victory would
be worth the blood it would cost. It GER
tainly is notso at this time; but with
these wholesale destroyers, the price ofI
victory would be incalculable.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1853-06-09

PETR1FIED MAN.-The Morris nl,)
Yeoman states that not long since, while
some men were digging in coal bank,
near the canal, they exhumed the body of
a man, in perfect state of petrifaction.
From the corduroy cloth in which the
legs are encased, the cords and seams of
which are truely defined, it is supposed
to be the body of one of the Irish labor
ers engaged in the construction of the ca
nal. The limbs are nearly perfect, and
are completely transformed to stone.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1853-06-09

Singular I2tea0naenOn.-On Walnut
Hill, near Cincinnati, Ohio, excavations
are being made on the line of the new
Short Line railroad. The workmen have
IN excayating passed through layers of
crystalized limestone, and soap, or slate
stone, alternately, in which very little wa
ter was found. A few days since, howev-
er, when they we're about one hundred
and seventy feet from the surface of the
earth, the fame of candle or of burning
match accidentally came in contact with
liquid supposed to be pure water, that
had gathered in one of the holes drilled
IN the rock. Much to the surprise of all
present, the apparent water instantly took
fire, not after the manner of infamable
gas-but sent up strong, clear, and stea-
dy flame, as if it were composed of some
kind of oil. On applying fire to the IL
quid which was in the other drill holes in
the vicinity, it also burned in the same
manner. Since that time lamps and can
dies have been entirely dispensed with, in
the subterranean apartment, the substance
continue to burn steadily, and emit an
excellent light. Many persons whose GU
riosity is excited, visit the spot daily to
witness the singular phenomenon. The
liquid gives no unpleasant odor while
burning.-CSncianati Sun.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1853-06-09

A CM50us Calf-Mr. Levi Griffith, o.
CanonSburg, owns calf which is quite q
curiosity in its way. 1t is a beautiful
one, perfectly natural in its structure, but
has two tails, or rather an excrescene
which prOtrudeS from the breast, and is
three feet in length. 1t was somewhat
longer, but by the calf's tramping upon it
occasionally, it has become little shorter
and presents curious spectacle.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1853-06-09

THE Miller prQperty.-We have been
informed that two gentlemen made their
appearance in Easton last week, who rep
resented themselves as the agent of la
dy, residing in the interior of the State
of New York, claiming to be an heiress
of Peter Miller. The announcement Of
the fact, of course: creates much anxiety
on the part of some. Whether the lad '
will contest the present disposition of the
property is doubtful but it is reported
she will. = BekCldere hatekfgencer.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1853-06-09

TUE VIRGINIA ELECTION has resulted
in the choice of full democratic" dele
cation to Congress-one member being
elected as a volunteer candidate over the
two regulars. The Wings gained six
members in the House and one in the
Senate of the State-there being ample
room for gains in those bodies.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1853-06-09

The New York Economist thinks that
the production of gold is perhaps even in
greater amountth the multiplication of
paper. The Australian fields are known
to have YIELDED, in thirty days to Februa-
ty 9th, 275,3O9 ounces-s5, SOC, l6O and
there arrived in New York from Califor-
MIA in the same thirty days, $6,6le,3l9.
Thus the two sources supplied to com
merce over $4,000, 900 in a month, and
succeeding months have not diminished
the average, as far as California is con-
cerned. The amount is near SIS, ,OOO. 900
per month actual receipts, or $50, ,OOO,-
cooper annum. Hitherto these vast means
have been rapidly absorbed by the rising
prices and increasing wants of commerce
and trade, and this absorption has counter
acted the influence of gold upon the fixed
This process will continue but
with less force; and more rapid increase
IN property valuation may be looked
for.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1853-06-09
WASH FOR THE HEAD" A mother"

WASH FOR THE HEAD" A mother"
asks, "what is an efficient remedy for re-
moving dandruff in the hair, as she has
has an objection to using an ivory comb!"
This objection is we'll founded, as it in
creases the evil. The following wash,
applied with small piece of flannel, to
the roots of the hair, will be found excel
lent. Three parts of oil of almonds one
part lime water; to be shaken up well, and
can be procured of any chemist.-Lady's
Book
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1853-06-09

Lnt7amnaatory Rteatmatjsm.-A gentle
man wishes to publish the following for
the relief of humanity. He says he has
known number of cures made by it, and
all of them in short time "Half an
ounce of pulyerized saltpetre, put in half
pint of sweet oil battle the parts affec-
ted, then sound cure will speedily be eff
fected.-[Lynchbmg (Ka.) Express.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1853-06-09

R%The Common Council of New York
city, have been guilty of another most
atrOciOus piece of corruption, viz:-Ma,
king pavement contract for S6OO,OO0
when parties were standing ready to dc
the work, quite as well for about $3.50, 900,
The Mayor vetoed the job but it was re-
passed nevertheless; then followed an in
junction-but that too is disregarded.--
The contractors of course paid each " IA
ther" his price.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1853-06-09

DsTA Worlds Temperance Convention
is to assemble in New York on the 9th
of September, to continue four days-the
object being to promote the prohibition of
the traffic in and use Of Intoxicating bey-
erage to all countries of the world,
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1853-06-09

Mackey, who murdered man last fall
in Tuscarawas county, Ohio, was last week
convicted of assault and 6aAery' If he
had murdered two men, it would proba-
bly, have been brought in by the jury as
a harmless joke.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1853-06-09

Caly0rmta Overland Emigratjm.-Up
to the goth ult. there had passed Fort
hearney, en- route for California, 3,348
men, 9O5 women, 1907 children, / 1920
wagons, 34,l5l head of cattle, ,69l hor-
ses, 74O mules, and 200 sheep there was
no sickness among them.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1853-06-09

lrFThe Welsh have saying, that if
a woman was as quick with her feet as
with her tongue, she could easily catch
lightning enough to kindle the fires with,
having enough left to heat the oven once
every week.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1853-06-09

p9-The fowl fever is prevalent in the
Western part of the State of New York.
At Rochester, last Monday, 'one Brama
Pootra grower and two hens, sold for
$50 ; chickens four weeks old, 81 eggs
so cents each.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1853-06-09

The quantity of lumber annually trans
ported on the New York canals, has in
creased from s2,sl4,527 in value, in
1884, to 1l,06l, ,345, the value of last
years business. The total value for nine
teen years has been S95 sos, ATT.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1853-06-09

EnIargeme'a.-It is stated that arrange
ments are now being made to put new
locks in the Chesapeake and Delaware
Canal, over 200 feet in length, and 26
feet in breadth. These locks will pass
two boats at the same time, which will
greatly facilitate business.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1853-06-09

An OK, weighing $500 pounds, and
perfectly white, raised in Illinois, and .
five legged COW, have arrived in New York
to be exhibited at the worlds Fair.