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The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1853-11-17
Duties Of Scholars.

We would not have our young friends
the scholars attending the thousands O
schools soon to be opened, one in every
Dcighborhood in the State, feel that they
are without duties, that there are no obi
cations resting on them. For their bene.
fit taxes are levied, school houses are
built and furnished, school officers ap.
pointed, teachers employed, and their pa.
rents incur numerous expenses, in addition
to depriying themselves of the labor and
assistance of their children while they are
attending school. All these expenditures
and sacrifices impose obligations upon the
children for whose benefit they are made.
The duties of scholars attending school
are thus stated in a "Letter from Teach
er to bis pupil" published by Hon. II.
Barnard, as one of his series of Educa-
tional Tracts. !. Scholars should be con-
stant in their attendance at school. 2.
They should always endeavor to be at
school in season. B., They should have a
strict regard to all the regulations of the
school. 4. They should be studious, and
improve their time to the best possible ad-
vantage. 5. They should be honest in
regard to their lessons. 6. They should
be neat and orderly in their personal ap-
pearance aud habits. 7. They should a
void the use ef profane and improper Ian
guage. s. They should always speak
and act the truth. 8. They should be
kind and pleasant to their companions,
and to all with whom they have inter
course. 10. Their department in the
street and elsewhere, should be orderly
and becoming. IL. They should love
God and keep bis commandments.
Should every scholar in all our schools
faithfully perform these duties, not one
would require punishment, or even rep
rimand during the coming winter. How
delightful place would the school-room
be, what peasant employment would
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1853-11-17
Thieves A6Qut!--LOOk Gull!

The "Easton Argus" says that the low
cr pant Of Williams township, Northamp-
ton county, aud the upper part of Durham
township, Bucks CO., are infested with a
ofthievcs, whorob the Farmer's spring gang
houses, Gel lars, stables, Hen roost's, Sc.
Gone night last week, the Spring house
OF Col. Samuel Arndt, was entered and
robbed Of Bread, Butter, Meat, and eve
~ thing that was in it. The Colonel de-
c!ares that the rascals didn't leave enough
for decent breakfast next morning. We
advise the Farmers to lock their houses
carefully, and secure their Spring houses
we'll, AS the present high prices of pro-
Ni-ions will lead to considerable stealing
before the Winter is over"
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1853-11-17
Counterfeit Coin.

The New York papers state that the
new American twenty five cent pieces
have been extensively counterfeited, and
large numbers of them are in circulation.
When not much worn they arc good i'm
itation, with one exception the milling
on the outer edge is badly done. They
are run in moulds and the creases are not
clear, and show, on particular examina-
ton, that they are not made in the man
ner of genuine. After use they become
dark almost as copper; but large num-
bcr of them are in circulation that look
well, and all new quarters should be ex-
amincd closely.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1853-11-17
Delegate from New NJ .XicO.

Hon. Padre Manuel Gallcgos, that is
to be, at last accounts was on his way to
Washington with certificate Of election
from the authorities of New Mexico, to
represent that territory in the Congress
of the United States. Mr.. Gallegos is a
native Mexican, who, seven years ago,
while in his priestly robes he was admin
istering the sacrament in one of the mod
est churches of his native State, thought
as little of ever being called upon to rep
resent his fellow citizens in the Congress
of this country, as he did of being sud
denly called to the moon. Gallegos will
be the first native Mexican who ever sat
in Congrcss-will be be the last 7-N7rS
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1853-11-17
Should Women Vote.

Harriet Hunt, one ofthe strong mind
ed women" of the day, says that taxation
without representation is tyranny, and
continues 'IIere am /, an independent
American woman, educated for and living
by the practice of medicine. l own prop
erty, and pay taxes on that property. [
demand of the government that taxes me,
that it should allow me an equal voice
with the other taxpayers in the disposal
of the public money. lam certainly not
less intelligent than thousands who, though
scarcely able to read their own ballot, are
entitled to vote. | an allowed to vote in
any Bank or insurance Company wherein
[ choose to be stockhelder. Why ought
[ not vote in the disposition of public
money raised by tax, as we'll as those men
who do not pay taxes, or those who do
either p
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1853-11-17
HPOISONING-HOl

Thousands of Parents who use Vcrmifnge
composed of Castor Oil, Calomcl, &c, are
not aware, that while they appear to benefit
the patient, they are actually laying the foun-
pations for a series of diseases, such as saliva
ton, loss of sight, weakness, of limbs, &C.
In another column will be found the adycr-
tisement of Hobensack'S Medicines, to which
we ask the attention of all directly interested
in their own as well as their Children's
health. In Liver Complaints and all disordes
arising from those ofa bilious type, should make
use ofthe only genuine medicine, Hobensack's s
Liver Pills
lEF"Be not deceived" but ask for IIobcn-
sacks Worm Syrup and Liver Pills, and OBJ
serve that each has the signature of the Pro-
prletor, J. N HOBENSACK, as none else
are genuine.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1853-11-17
New York Election.

The result of the election in New York il
the choice of the Wing State ticket, consist
ing of Secretary of State, Controller, Treas
urcr, Attorney General, Canal Commissioner
State Engineer, Prison Inspector, Clerk o
App~als. and two Judges of Appeals.
The Wings have about two-thirGs Of eacl
branch OF the legislature; and it is said ,ha
each branch contains Il majority in favor o
the Maine law.
la New York city, a majority Of the Alder.
men and assistant Aldermen are "Reformers,
and also, it is believed majority would bt
Wings, if they were all to take sides poiti-
cully. Only two Of the old Aldermen were
reelected.
The popular vote in the city is set down as
follows: Wings $4,000; lIards li,OOO. Softs
90O0
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1853-11-17
Monetary Affairs,

There were several importan5 failures,
in New York week before last. Among
the rest, that of Henry Dwight, jr., a
Wall street banker He was the agent
for redeeming the notes of the Massillon.
(Ohio) Bank, and as he has used for pur--
poses of his own large amount Of funds
placed in his hands for that object, and
cannot now replace it, that Bank has gone
by the board. Ne was also agent of the
Owego Bank, and had used up in his
own affairs $4,000 belonging to that
institution. However, that Bank has not
closed, and does not design to. Mr.
Hewett, one of the largest stockholders,
and one of the richest men in Owego, has
taken upon himself the management Of
the Bank, has guaranteed the safety of
the deposits, and mean to go ahead.
The Patchin Bank, of Buffalo, is re-
ported to have failed.
Delaware and Hudson Canal Company
stock has gone up to los and Pennsyl-
vania Coal Company stock to lO7.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1853-11-17
sad Ca>HaIiiy and loss of life,

/ 6yccdfW cccideat occurred few miles
below Easton, on the line of the Belvdert
Delaware Railroad, about 10 o'clock, OF
Tuesday the Sih' inst. \ number of mel
were engaged in blasting rocks; the powdel
being damp did not 60 off as soon as was ex
Pected, and TIE men thinking the match haC
been eXlinguished, returned to their posts
when the explosion took place. One man
was instantly killed, his head being blown en-
tirely off Three others it is feared, are ia
tally injured.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1853-11-17

Judge Gricr and The Free Dcmocracy
The Free Democracy" of New York have &
resolution before them looking to impeach
ment Of Judge Grier, for his words and &c.
Iions in the late Wilkcsbarrc, Slave Case
The resolution appoints special committee
to nemorallze the House of Representatives
of the United Safes upon the subject, to take
such further action in the premises as will
secure hearing in that body on this subject
On motion Of John p Hale, the resolution
was laid on the table till Wednesday evening,
when there will be full meeting. Ledger
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1853-11-17

As an Offset to the wonderful 'ox that
gives milk, SO much talked of in the pa
pers, our Jim wishes US to mention that
be has a COW that dosent "a case which
strikes us as quite as much out of order
and a good deal more yexatious. BY the
by, Jim suggests to the astronomers a5
Cambridge that that or ought to have q
place Oh the astral maps, on account of
his being in the milky way!'-BOstO's
Post.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1853-11-17
Daring Robbery.

Messrs. Benjamin and Barton, of Prov.
idence, Luzerne Co., Pa, while driving
east on the Honesdale and Narrowsburg
Plank Road, last Friday evening, about
two miles from the former place, had
their trunk filled with valuable clothing,
taken from the boot of their carriage. II
was early in the evening and in the yicin-
ity ofseveral residences, which made the
robbery matter of unusual surprise to
them, as we'll as to the citizens at large.
Not having driven far since it was taken
off, as they knew from previous obscrva-
ton, they had a better opportunity to
search for the lost property, Upon en-
quiring of some footmen they soon met,
they learned that two persons were seen
at certain point on the plankroad, near
Galnsfort's lock, going upon anunfrequen-
ted road, carrying trunk between them.
1t being sufficiently light at the time to
distinguish persons and their burden, and
finding an old road, where designated by
the footmen, they were induced the next
morning to search in that direction for the
trunk, or some house in which it might
be found. In passing ploughed field
they discovered fresh tracks of men, and
followed them 80 or 100 rods, fortunate
ly came upon the trunk and its contents
The trunk had been broken open and the
clothing thoroughly rummaged, but moth
ing taken from it.
This was bold robbery, and the knowl-
edge Of the facts admonishes travellers to
keep good look out for these daring
highwaymen. We hope the rascals will
be caught, ere they repeat their nefarious
depreda s.-HOHeSdnIc HeraM.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1853-11-17

PORK PRosPECTS IN TIE WEsT.-A
Jefferson City paper says that farmers
are offering to furnish hogs at two and
a half cents pound, but whether that is
gross or net weight it does not say. We
presume it is for net weight, as other pa
pers in the same State quote the article
at three cents. Kentucky and Indiana
papers have estimated pork at all prices
from three to five cents, and speak of
hogs as being plenty.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1853-11-17
Late and Important frona Ets-
rope.

The steamer America arrived at Hall
fax on the Ilth inst. with Liverpool dates
to the goth ult. Her news is interesting
Cotton had slightly declined but Bread
stuffs had materially advanced.
The market had been active, and pri-
ces tending upward owing to the war ru-
mours, unfavourable weather, and the set
tied conviction that the British crop is
short
A tclcgrarhie despatch received by the
London Times, under date Of Bucharest,
Oct. 25th, states that two Russian steam
ers and eight gun boats forced passage
through the Danube on the 23d and en-
countered brisk fire from the Turkish
fort Isacktchi. The Russian feet had
a detachment Of tooops on board, and the
FIRE killed Colonel and three other Off
GERS, and twelve sailors were also killed,
while the number of wounded amounted
to about forty. The loss on the part of
the Turks is not given, but it is asserted
by the Russians that the fort was set Oh
fire by shells thrown from the steamers
and gun boats. No other hostilities have
occurred as far as known. The combined
fleets Of England and France had anchor
cd in the sea of Maemora.
The Sultan it is said, is displeased with
the attitude of the combined fleets, and
says be has no use for them at CONSTANT
nople except as active allies. Il would
seem as though their movements were not
understood by bin.
It was rumourcd again that the four
powers have drafted another proposition,
and the King of Belgium is said to'be ex-
erting his influence for peace.
Turkey has prohibited the export Of
corn.
The Turkish government displays much
military sagacity. The Sultan has Off
cially recognized Schamyl and other Cir
cassiau chiefs, and sent them arms and
munitions Of war.
The benediction of the banners, usual |
ly preceding active service, took place at
Bucharest on the 10th ult.
The grand yizier publishes an order
calling on the inhabitants of Constantine
pie to preserve order, pray for the sue
cess of the Turkish arms, and protect
Christians from insult and annoyance.
Persia had disbandcd her army on the
Turkish frontier.
\ poutoon corps of the Russian army
had left Bucharest for the Danube. The
weather continues mild and favorable for
operations. Twenty-Five thous
and Bussians had landed at Redout Kale,
with Intention of attaching Baltoum.--
The Russian army was in a sad state
from sickness and scarcity Of food.
Recent Russian accounts reported
Russian victory over the Circassians.--
The true statement says the Circassians
defeated the Russians, captured several
guns, and retreated into the mountains.
y report was calcul ated at Paris that
the Car had abdicated in favour of the
hereditary Grand Duke.
Ia France every arrangement has been
made for land expedition to CONSTANT
nople, but no orders would be given to
march, unless new circumstances rendered
t necessary.
Spain had large fleet ready for sea
destination supposed to be the Medi-
erranean.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1853-11-17

Il III. Elliott made balloon ascension
at Baltimore, on Wednesday. lie landed
near Christianna, in Lancaster county,
making distance of so miles in an hour
and ten minutes. The last 30 miles were
done in the almost incredible time of
twenty minutes. He says he reached an
altitude of four miles and was hurried a
long by heavy gale nearly the whole
distance,
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1853-11-17
agricultural Address.

We learn by the last number of the
''lionc>dale = Democrat" that the Hon
JAMES NJ. PORTER, will deliver an ad,
dress Loforo the Wayne County Agricul
tural and Mechanics Arts Society, in the
Court House, in Honesdale, on Monday
evening, December 9th, 1t will be Il
gool one.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1853-11-17

The-yield of the potatoes on the Amer
lean bottom, near Alton, Illinois, is aston
ishing. As many as four hundred bush
els per acre have been dug. The average
is three hundred bushels They are worth
twenty-five to thirty cents per bushcl.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1853-11-17
CHARLES MUSCEI,

G Manufacturer and dealer in all kinds
m OF furniture, cabnet-ware, coffins, etc.
at his stand on the Milford road, two
miles from Stroudsburg.
UFReady-made cofiius of all qualities
and sizes kept constantly on hand and for
sale at the lowest cash price
October 20s 1853 -ly
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1853-11-17

that of the Teacher prove, and with what
alacrity would all the scholars resort to
school and cggage in their duties, if all
were aiming to discharge these duties to-
the best of their ability! A. d. L.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1853-11-17
vi AR REED.

On Sunday evening last. by Daniel Jayne
Esq, Henry Steiglltz aud Miss Lucy Smily,
both of Stroudsbnrg
On the Sth inst, by Rev b. johnson, Mr..
S. ID. Bush, of Nj. Smlthlield, and Miss Sa-
rah V. Eileuberger, of Smlthiied
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1853-11-17

Can't account for 1.-THE Natchcz Mr..
ror in noticing the fact that Mrs. Stowe
makes from fifty to one hundred thousand
dollars out of Uncle Toms Cabin, says Mr.
Fletcher has written the ablest, most learned,
and critical defense Of Slavery which has ev-
er appeared in print, and it will bring the pub
Usher in debt, while the Key to Uncle Tom :
Cabin which has just arrived, is going of
rapidly.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1853-11-17
'E3,arsday, Novelubc" IL, 1853.

r@g~ 4 very interesting account OF
Com. Perry's Expedition to Japan: will
he found on the first page of to-day
,IcGcrsouian.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1853-11-17

Rev. J. II. Riuenhouse, Pastor of the
Presbyterian Church at Washingtonville, Pa
fell dead on "Wednesday last, at the Church
door, while the Congregation was assembling
for the dedication Of their new house of wor-
ship.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1853-11-17

Temperance PoliticS.-The vote cast for
the Temperance candidates in Pennsylvania.
in the recent contest. is estimated at $4,000
by the Harrisburg Crystal FoUntGia, ofwhich
number ll,3II are set down 10 the credit OF
Piilade phia.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1853-11-17

Last week grain purchaser was in Pitts
burg, buying up wheat for the Eastern Euro
pean markets, at 81 to SILL per bushel.--
This is the first wheat ever sold in Pittsburg
direct Tor Europe.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1853-11-17

WILD CATTLE IN TEXAs-On the
Colorado and its tributaries wild cattle,
in large numbers, are still found, not
withstanding the spread Of civilization
into the Texan wilderness, and frequent
ly they get among the tame animals, and
occasion much difficulty.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1853-11-17

Bay- Tie Pennsylvania Ttiegrofh and
HHig Stote Journal have been united un-
der the direction Of j. j. Patterson. The
Journal will henceferth be the sole Whig
organ at Harri.burG.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1853-11-17
Horses for Sale.

ne The subscriber has at his stable
Kiln this Borough, ten young Horses
we'll broke, for sale.
JOHN PALMER.
Stroudsburg, Nov. II 1853.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1853-11-17
The n. Y. Herald gives the followin!

The N. Y. Herald gives the following
statistics of Births, Marriages and Deaths
for the months of July, August and Sep.
telnber, in the city Of New York. From
this document, we see that the total mum.
Der of births in the three months was s.
OFT, of which 1900 were males, and 2 :
468 females. Of these ouly 43 are repor-
ted as colored The total number of m ar
riages was l,628. The total number OF
deaths in the three months is given at 7 :
III. Of this number, $3.50 were males.
and 1921 females; 1910 were children
under one year old. Four males and eight
females were at the time of their death
over ninety years of age; 4,878 of the
whole number of deaths were natives, and
?, ,l72 foreigners; lbs. were colored
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1853-11-17
DIED.

In Stroud township on the 10th inst, Mrs.
Sarah Hollinshead, aged SO years,
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1853-11-17

(pFIt is estimated there are about 10000
Jews in New York, where they have thirteen
synagogueS.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1853-11-17

0C5- Two mammoth squashes were exhib-
tied at the Erie Agricultural Fair, recently
one weighed 226, aud The other 22I pounds,
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1853-11-17

sSg-Seven or eight Hungarians have
left Easton for Europe, to take part in
the Turkish war.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1853-12-02

GEORGE A. PIKE. GEORGE p. BRIAsr.
GEORGE A. PIKE & CO.,
General Agents, Baton Rouge.


We will attend promptly to the collection
of all claims entrusted to us, either against
the State, or individuals residing in the par
ishes of East, or West Baton Rouge.
The liberal patronage we have met with,
as General Agents; has not only enabled us
to increase our facilities for the transaction
of business, but also TO GREATLY REDUCE
our former rates of COMMISSION.
Our charges for collecting claims against
the State, will now be as follows:
(,n sums under 500 per cent.
do 500 and not over $3.50, 2 per cent
do $3.50 and not over $500, II
do $500 and not over $1,000 4 g
do $1,000 do. do. $500,
do $500 do do $4,000, !
RATES or EXCHANGE ON Ngw ORLEANS.
On sums from SO, to $3.50, l-2 pr. CT
do do. do. $3.50, to $500, Ia DO.
do do. do. $500, to $4,000, Is do.
r Information given Gratis; Address
etters post paid, to GEoRer A. PfkE Geo
NAV sy. General Agents,
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1853-12-02
8. M. BLANCHARD. !
WHOLESALE AN d RETAIL DEALER IN
GROCERIES AND PROVISIONS.

WHOLESALE A n d RETAIL DEALER IN
GROCERIES AND PROVISIONS.
Corner of Third and Convention SIS,
r TENDER MY THANKS to my numer-
L. numerous friends and customers for
their liberal patronage. and would state, that
I intend to merit still greater patronage
By keeping on hand at all times large and
well selected stock aud by selling on such
terms, that twill be ain inducement for pur.
chasers to call on ne.
Ma Stock eossists Of the foilowing articles:
5000 lbs. Stagg and Shay's and Dnffieid SUI
garcured hams 1000 do plain hams 1000
do shoulders 1000 sides; 1000 lbs choice
dried beef. 100 barrels mess Pork, 10 do Of
prime Leaf Lard, so Kegs do do do, 10 bbls
No Mackerel 10 No 2 do. so barrels fresh
Flour, 90 boxes Buckwheat, 10 hhds prime
sugar, 20 bbIs loaf and crus.ied sugar, so
boxes star candles, 30 do sperm do $50 box
es No /, soap, 2D do fine Toilet, 2 do cas-
tile soap, 10 Kegs fresh butter, A kegs gosh
en- do 100 lbs. fresh Cheese, 8 boxes fresh
pine apple do 10 lbs sugar crae kers, 10
Boston do and 10 butter do 6 Tiesces of
Rice, 10 boxes Mac Il Macs Tobacco, do
honey dew do. 10 DO best Cavendish 10. 10
do smoking do. 10 do cigars, Regalias.
Liquors, pickles, Ale, Porter. Cider, Pre-
serves, candies; SO bags coffee; 20 chest lea.
ALSO. A LARGE STOCK OF SHELF GOODS.
! HARDWARE, CROCKERY, TIN
| Ware, Willow-ware, wood ware, &c. All
| of which will be sold at small advance