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The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1853-07-21

Dl- A loafer who had his Christmas
load on, fetched up against the side OF
a house which had been newly painted
Showing himself clear by vigorous eff
fort, he took one glimpse at his shoulder,
another at the house, third at his hand,
and exclaimed.
Well, that ares darn'd careless trick
in whoever painted that house, to leave
it standing out all night for the people to
run against
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1853-07-21
The First Western Steamboat.

The Newport (Ky.,) Nerrs has the an
nexed interesting account of the first
steamboat on the Western waters. The
first steamboat that ever run on the Wes-
tern waters, was built under the superin-
tendence of Mr.. Robinson, eighty years
old on the sth ult., and now living with
his son William, two miles back of New
port, Ky. His head is whitened by age,
but his memory is good, and he recollects
well about his youthful exercise. He was
employed by Fulton, Livingston & Co.,
of New York. The boat was launched
at Pittsburg, Pa, on the 18th day of
March, 1911, and called the New Orleans.
She was primed with a blush colored
paint. She passed New Madrid, Mo-, at
the time of the earthquake in December,
1911. Mr.. Scowls, now living in Gov
ington, wealthy man, was cabin boy on
her. Andrew Jack was piolot and Mr..
Baker was engineer. She carried Gen.
Coffee and Don Carl from Natchez with
their troops down to New Orleans, in
1914, at the time Gen. Jackson was de-
Tending that city against the British.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1853-07-21
buIiPshed by Theodore Schoch.

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who receive their papers by carrier or stage drivers
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No papers ditcontnued until all arrearages paid,
except at the option of the Editor.
IL Advertisements not exceeding one square (SlX-
teen nesl will be inserted three weeks for one dollar
and twenty-five cents for every subsequent insertion
The Charge for one and three insertions the same.
A liberal discount made to yearly advertisers.
~ Allletters addressed to the EDITOR must be post
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1853-07-21

We heard good story once of a
clergyman whose parishioners were al
ways behind in paying their subscription;
as he entered the church one morning
before service, he was met by one of his
wealthy members, and asked the loan of
a dollar. The dollar was handed over,
and after the services, as the minister
came out of the desk, he handed back
the very identical dollar to the individual
of whom he had borrowed it before SER
vice. The brother manifested surprise
at his returning the money without using
it. The minister replied: that it had
done him great deal of good, as he
could always preach better with money
in his pocket
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1853-07-21

In several of the northern counties of Ohio
the foliage ofthe forest tress has been, in GER
tain districts, so generally devoured that most
of the limbs are entirely stripped of their
leaves, by brown bug, which flies at dusk
and settles upon them. 1t is about an inch
long, and quarter of an inch in width across
its back.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1853-07-21

Darid Ctocket.-An anecdote is rela.
ted of this remarkable man which does
him infinitely more honor than any Of
fice he ever held. Before he was a can
didate for Congress, or expected TO be,
there was season of scarcity in the
Western District, where he lived. He
went up the Mississippi and bought a
fat-boat load of corn, and took it to
what he called 'his old stamping ground
When a man came to him to buy corn,
the first question he asked was, Have
you got the money to pay for it! If the
answer was in the affirmative, Davy's
reply was, Then you cant have kernel
l brought it here to sell to people that
have no money 1t was the foundation
of his popularity.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1853-07-21
JOB PRINTIN
Ladies Names.


There is a strange deformity
Combined with countless graces,
As often in the ladies' names
As in the ladies' faces.
Some names are fit for every age,
Some only fit for youth;
Some passing sweet and beautiful,
Some horribly uncouth.
Some fit for danes of loftiest grades,
Some only fit for scullery maids.
Ann is too plain and common,
And Nancy sounds but i'll;
Yet Anna is endurable,
And Annie better still,
There is grace in Charlotte,
In Eleanor a state;
An allegiance in Isabel,
A haughtiness in Kate.
And Sarah is sedate and neat,
And Ellen innocent and Sweet.
Matilda has richly sound,
Fit for nurses trade;
Sophia is effeminate,
And Esther sage and staid,
Elizabeth's matchless name,
Fit for queen to wear
In castle, cottage, hut or hall,
A name beyond compare.
And Bess and Bessie follow well,
But Betsy is detestable.
Maria is too forward,
And Gertrude is too gruT;
Yet, coupled with pretty face,
Is pretty name enough.
And Adelaide is fanciful,
And Laura is too fine:
And Emily is beautiful,
And Mary is divine.
Maud only suits high-born dame,
And Fanny is baby name.
Eliza is not very choice,
Jane is too blunt and bold;
And Marian somewhat soTowful,
And Lucy proud and cold.
Amelia is too light and gay,
Fit only for a flint;
And Caroline is vain and shy,
And Flora smart and pert.
Louisa is too soft and sleek,
But Alice gentle, chaste and meek.
And Harriet is confding,
And Clara grave and mild;
And Emma is afectionate,
And Janet arch and wild.
And Patience is expressive,
And Grace is old and rare,
And Hannah warm and dutiful,
And Margaret frank and fair.
And Faith, and Hope, and Charity,
Are heavenly names of sisters there.
Rebecca for Jewess,
Rose for a country belle;
And Anges for bluShing bride,
VIII suit exceeding well.
And Phoebe for a midwife,
Joanna for prude,
And Rachel for gypsy wench,
Are all extremely good.
And Judith for scold and churl,
And Susan for sailors girl.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1853-07-21

A MIsTAKE.-The people of Delaware
thonght they saw comet on Wednesday
last. 1t turned out to be, however, a
red headed woman chasing book-ped
Ter down the road for squirting tobacco
juice on her Sunday carpet.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1853-07-21

CtTThe fast train on the Pennsylvania
railroad, few days since, when near Green's
burg, attained the extraordinary speed Of 50
miles per hour.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1853-07-21

rPWe observe that ]. L. Ringwalt, form
erly of the Monroe Democrat" has been ap-
pointed, by Collector Brown, CLERK IN the
Philadelphia custom house.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1853-07-21

MA train of 81 coal cars, weighing each
8 tons, 100 pounds, containing B tons of coal
each, were drawn, on Monday evening week,
distance of 3 miles from this place on the
Del, Lack, and Western Railroad, by a sin
gle engine, up grade of IS feet to the mile,
at the rate of about 6 miles an hour In
that distance there are Is curves, comprising
full two-thirds Of the way.
Lacka,Canna Herald.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1853-07-21

aSA laughable story of some carrier
pigeons is told in an Antwerp newspaper.
The editor of a celebrated journal pub
lished in that city, sent reporter to
Brussels for the Kings speech, and with
him couple of carrier pigeons, to take
back the document. At Brussels he gave
the pigeons in charge to a waiter, and
called for breakfast. He was kept wait
ing for some time, but very delicate
fricasse atoned for the delay. After
breakfast he paid his bill, and called for
his carrier pigeons. pigeons" exclaimed
the waiter, why, you have eaten themp
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1853-07-21
s@How late is it, Bill ?

Ia Low IaIe IS Iti Dill
Look at the boss, and see if be is drunk
yet; if he isn't, it can't be much after e.
leven.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1853-08-20
DEMOCRATIC PRIMARY ELECTION.

~ pursuance of resolution of the last Demo-
cratic Convention, the democratic electors of
this county are respectfully requested to meet at
the usual time and place of holding their primary
election. on Saturday, the 27th day of August
next TO vote for one person TO be nominated for
Assembly, one person for Commissioners, one
person for Prosecuting Attorney. one person for
County Treasurer and one person for County
udltor, and the judges of the election in the
different boroughs and townships are requested to
meet at the court house, in Sunbury, on Monday.
the 29th day OF August, at IL o'clock, A. M,
TO count the votes cast for the different candidates
for the above named offices and to declare the
candidate having the highest number of votes,
the nominee to be supported by the party at the
next election, and at the same time aud place.
select two persons to represent this county in the
4th of March Convention.
WM d. KIpP, Chairman.
J. ROUSH.
J. KAUFMAN.
MICHAEL TREON,
ID. p. CAUL,
J. G. FRTCK,
]. S. HAAS.
VALENTINE KLASE,
JAS. ECKMAN,
Standing Committee.
July 90, 1853
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1853-08-20
2,5UO Acres Timber Land
TSE SALE.

SEVERAL VALUABLE TRACTS OF
~ TIMBER LAND, comprising about 2,50(
acres, part of which is situated ON Tobybannf
Greek, and part on Muddy Creek, within three
| miles of Lehigh River, in Penn forest township
Carbon County, one of the great Coal Counte,
of Pennsylvania, can be had at bargain. if an.
| plication he made soon.
| These lands are thickly covered with the best
| timber Of that region. While it is believed that
$4,000 feet of lumber to the acre, can be cut from
large portion of the land, the balance will aver
age not much less than this figure. The kinds Of
timber found on the land are Hemlock. Spruce or
White Cedar, White Oak White Pine and
| Chestnut-but principally made up of White
| Pine and Hemlock.
| The Tobyhanna and Muddy Greeks are large
and rapid streams, yielding a vast amount of
water power, and are capable of driving large
number of saw mills. They empty into the Lehigh,
which stream, with the Lehigh Canal afIolls an
outlet to the most desirable lumber markets.
There is, too, under contemplation, a railway
leading 10 the cities OF New York and Philadelphia
which runs within one mile and three quarters of
the land. Through these avenues lumber can be
delivered in either of the cities named for about
81 per thousand ieet-thus enabling persons
gagged in the trade to derive greater profits than
attend investments generally.
In addition to the timber, convertible into eve
ry shape of lumber, there is much that will an
swer for spaTs of vesses--a sort of timber that
shp-buders have been obliged TO purchase in
Maine, or at other distant points.
Unlike most Of the lands on the Lebigh there
has, as yet, been 10 culling of the timber on this
property. 1t stands undisturbed by the wood
mans axe. 1t is, therefore, the more valuable
The lumber trade Of the Lehigh has been carried
on to such extent for years past, hata scarcity
OF good timber is beginning to be felt. Every
season necessarily increases this difficulty. The
consequence must lie an enhancement Of the
value of timber lands. Those un-culled tracts
with the advantage of avenues TO r.arket, such
as the lands offered for sale possess, cannot fail
to he the sources Of supply hereafter.
But the land is not alone valuable for the tim
Der it contains. Il is of good quality for farming.
nearly every acre being susceptible of a high
state of cultivation.
Capitalists desiring 10 make investments, weuld
do well To turn their attention to these lands For
further information apply to
CHAS. NJ HALL.
Office in Mining Register" building, Potts
willie, Pa.
August G, lSJ3--tf
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1853-08-20
Mere New GOods!!
WILLIAM \. KNOBR.

{ RESPECTFULLY Informs his friends and
AS the public generally, that he has Just received
and opened large and splendid stock of
SPRING AND SUMNER GOODS,
at his Store in Lower Augusta township. His
stock consists OF every variety of
Dry Goods, viz:
Cloths, CGssimers Sattinetts, Vestings, Ean-
neIs, Muslin, &c,
a splendid stock of
LADIES DRESS AND FANCY GOODS,
Such as Silks, Berages, De Laincs, lieriaocs,
Lawns, Ginghams, Calicocs &c.
BOOTS AnyD SHOES,
4 fine assortment for Men, Women & Children.
A large assortment of GROCERIES,
SUCH AS
Sugar, Coffee, Tea, Molasses, Spices, sc.
Hardware and Queensware.
Fish, salt and EiquOrs.
srCH AS
Gin, Brandy, Rum and Whisky,
Besides the largest and most general ussort-
ment Of all kind of Goods to he Ind in the country
Al the above mentioned goods will he sold at
such reduced prices as they can not he got for
elsewhere.
Country produce Of all kinds taken in xchange
at the highest market prices.
Augusta twsp.. July >, lS53.-6m.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1853-08-20
NIifliinburg Academy.
Union County, Penna

REV. +; +. i: KEiFFER, EFF Gs''' coFa'o's'
A. C. FISHER, Principal
MISS ELIZABETH x. HOUGH, Principal
Of Female Department.
EDWIN FISHER, Teacher of Mathematics
and Vocal Music.
CHESSELDEN FISHER, NJ D., Lecturer
on Chemistry, Physiology, &c.
The Summer Term of this hourishing Inst-
tute will commence on MONDAY, July 25, 1853.
The course of instruction will he thorough and
practical. Mathematics and the Ancient Lam
guages, well as other branches, will be taught,
as far as practicable on the analytic Method
Daily use will be made of the blackboard.
Orthogaphy, Reading English Composition,
and Defamation will receive their full share of
attention.
Draughting, Construction of Maps Use of
Compass, &c., will be taught TO students in Sur
veying and Civil Engineering.
Lessons in Music, Drawing, Oil Painting,
Water Coors, &c, Ornamental Needle w ork,
French and Botany will he given by the Precep-
| trcss, who is graduate of Castcton Female
| Seminary, Vermont, and comes recommended
by the Principal of that Institution, as "a young
lady of agreeable manners and high literary at
tainmcnts.
Young ladies and gentlemen who design to
become teachers, will find this Institution an elf
cient school for preparation, since there will be
connected with it, during the great part of the
year TEACHEns' INSTITUTE, the members of
which will have the opportunity of attending an
Evening CouIse of Lectures on School Teaching,
and acquiring practical knowledge of the art,
under the supervision of the Principals.
i he government of the school is based upon
the law Of universal love, which enjoins upon all
to do to others as they would think it right that
others should do to them. Hence the rules will
be mildly, though strictly enforced; and parents
and guardians may rest assured, that the morals,
habits of study, and general department of the
students will be carefully attended to.
The building is now undergoing complete
renovation. 1t will be painted, furnished with
new desks, bell, convenient recitation rooms, &c.
Mllllinburg is a thriving and healthy borough.
Its Inhabitants are moral, intelligent and enter
prising. Its streets have been recently graded
and paved. 1t is, in every respect, pleasant
and desirable retreat for students. We, therefore
trust that the friends of education will deem the
Academy worthy OF their liberal support.
ty The price of board, in the best of private
families, does not exceed $ so per week.
y. b. Students may enter the Academy al
any time during the term yet it is desirable
that they be present, il possible, on the first day
Milllinburg, July lG, ls53.-6m.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1853-08-20
Baltimore Market.

August loj 1000
GRAlN.-A very large quantity OF grain
was Al market this morning, some 10000
bnshels of Wheat and 25, 900 bushels OF Corn
b,,ing offered at The Corn and Flour En-
change. A considerable portion of the wheat
offered was in bad condition, and many sales
,rare made al prices considerably below our
onoialions W e quote for fair 10 prime reds
lax l09 cents and for fair TO prime whites
I09 ll3 cents No strictly prime parcels
to, family flour offered, Sales OF Corn were
de w. a, 5B a 81 cents for mixed parcels;
ssa6O cents for white; and 65 cents for yel,
low sales Of new Pennsylvania Rye al 50
cents. Maryland and Virginia sold at 6S
C" "a cents Sales of Maryland and Virginia
Ousat Sc 80 cents.
Wv WWHISKEY There is better supply in
marker, and prices have declined liliie Ga -, .
We note sales to day OF 2oI np' ,I.o 4. 20 been ees
"Is oo at 26l cents, and some parties, are
hnIdioa % at 27 cents. No hhds. in Market
ias, saIes were made al 90 CENTS
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1853-08-20
nTPOISONING. IN

Thousands of parents who use Vermifuge
composed Of Castor oil, Calomel, &C., are not
aware, that while they appear 10 benefit the
patient, they are actually laying the lounda-
lions for series of deseases, such as saliva
ton, loss of sight, weakness of limbs, &c.
la auoiher column will be found The adver-
lsement of Hobensack's Medicines, TO which
we ask the attention of all directly interested
in their own as well as their Chidren's health.
In Liver Complaints and all disorders arising
from those of "a bilious type, should make
use of the only genuine medicine, Hoben-
slck's Liver Pills.
CJ~ "Be not deceived" but ask for Hoben-
sacks Worm Syrup and Liver Pills, and OBJ
serve that each has the signature Of the
Proprietor, J. N. HOBENSACK, as none
else are genuine.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1853-08-20
Che AlarItets.
Philadelphia Market.
August II, 1853

august rs 800
Flour AND MEAL.-Market quiet; sales
of fresh ground Flour al So Old stock 81 !;
Sales for city consumption at 50 % . 10.
Rye Flour and Corn Meal are dull last sales
of ,he former at S3,5sa; last sales of fresh
ground Pennsylvania Com Meal ASA, and
Bfandywine al S3h.
GRAIN x.-There is less inquiry for Wheat
Sales of new Southern red al 81 l6 last sale
of white al 81 ,26 for new. Rye ranges from
rs TO s3c. Corn is dull AT roc for yellow
aAoat. Ous-ol,s of new Southern al 4Oc,
and Pennsylvania at "A 45c'
WHrsKEY Sales of bbls and hhds. at csc,
and Dudges at 26c.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1853-08-20

- " 'ViheE Ai'h anu StcOnu streets,
PHILADELPHIA
EVNERH VARIETY OF SHADES. Whole
sale and Retail, such as Scroll, Flower
Gothic, Vignette Oil and Dry landscapes. are
to be had at the lowest prices ioi quality ofwork
Orders Tor Gilt Plain Sto c. Lettered ard other
Shades executed at short notice.
merchants AMI others are invited to give us a
trial Ne nc'H try 10 please.
Brasses Trimmings &c, always on hand.
Remember s. W. conner SECOND & ARCH
Streets, Philadelphia
August 10, lS53.- Gm.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1853-08-20
lumber Yard.

'gNiE subscriber would respectfully inform tho
II citizens of Sunbury, and Norihuml erland
and adjoining counties, iha: he has opened a
EuInbCr Ward
in the 10, fronting on Cranberry ST.. a short dis
tance East of the Steam Saw Mill, where he has
now large amount Of Seasoned Paunel Plank.
also Pasacl Boards, and all other Boards and
BulLpISG MATERIAL, such as will he wanted for
building purposes. Also large amount of
Shingles on hand, which r,i he sold from SC up
to SO, according to quality and size. Please give
us a call--and examine our prices and quality.
n. b. Farmers who are in want of Shingles
will please call as we will sell to Won lew.
]. r. LEIB, Sup.
Sunbury, May 2s, lS59.-iy.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1853-08-20
4 Farm for Sale.

a Valuable Farm situated in Upper Augusta
"a township, Northumberland county, laying
along the Shamokin creek about four miles and a
halfirom the borough of Sunbury,
CONTAINING 40 ACRES,
will be sold on the 23d day of August, by the
heirs of Samuel Colp, sem, deceased, at private
sale.
About 100 acres of this land are cleared and
in a good state of cultivation, the whole having
been lined once over The improvements are
two story
EES!H DWELLING HOUSE,
fA.z-sa. barn, Wagon house, and two orchards
of choice fruit.
The Philadelphia and sunbury Railroad passes
directly through the centre of it, likewise the
public road leading from Sunbury to Petersburg
Any persons desiring to purchase good Farm
void of hills and stone with good water, and well
in with clover, will find this TO comport with
their wishes.
For full particulars, apply either personally or
by letter to the subscriber at the farm.
JEREMIAH COLP.
Upper Augusta twsp., June Is, ls53.-ts.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1853-08-20
DIR. T. G.. BAGGS,
III ID &c rWSN '-BN Is Gz@ Ee

Ma OULD respectfully inform the citizens OF
Sunbury and vicinity, that he has opened
rooms at Thompson's hotel, where he will remain
a few days, and will he happy to wait on all who
may need his services.
He will administer Ether to those who would
have their teeth extracted without pain. An
experience of several years iii its administration,
without any injurious results, warrants him in
asserting that it is not attended with any danger.
References Of the highest order given.
Office in Philadelphia, No. 400, arch street,
above eleventh.
August 10, lS53.--
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1853-08-20
Improved Lightning Rods.

TE1HE subscriber has constructed Lightning
m Rod on true Philosophical principles, by
which buildings supplied with them are rendered
perfectly against destruction by Light
ming.
The connection and insulation of the rod, as
well as the preparation of the ground rod, is on an
entirely new plan, making a more perfect con-
ductor than any heretofore in use.
Persons desirous of securing their lives and
property from destruction hy lightning, can have
conductors put up to their buildings in the most
substantial manner by applying either personally
or by letter TO tho undersigned, at the following
prices:
For 40 feet inch Copper rods, Gold pia-
ted points, with solid Patna tip, S22 90
Forty cents will be charged for every adj
ditional foot over forty.
For 40 feet J inch Tubular rods, Gold
plated points, with solid Platina tip, Sl3 so
For 40 feet inch solid rod, Gold plated
point, with solid Platina tip Sl2 so
For DO feet Silver plated point $50 90
And 90 cents for each additional foot over 40, of
the three last named. Al at six months credit,
OF 10 per cent of for cash.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1853-08-20

Eureka, Eureka"
WE HAVE FOUND 1T AT JAsT

VOW for the little ones. Why will parents
~ waste hours and days in frutless endeavors
to get perfect pictures of their children and after
all get nothing but poor, miserable carcature I
We would saw come TO our