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St. Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1845-1863, 1853-05-12

a BUSINESS GTRL.-We are well ac-
quainted with a young and very hand
some girl, SAYS the accomplished editor
of the Merchants Ledger, who has the
principal management Of a large mercan-
tile establishment in a fouri~hing country
town, who visits different cities alone,
stops at hotels, purchases supplies of dry
goods, hardware, China, groceries, shoes,
nick-nacks, and multifarcous saleables
which make up /" stock" in miscela-
neous store. She gives notes, makes
contracts, and all such business as belongs
to her; and we have never yet learned
that she has sacrificed one iota of the
dignity, admiration and respect which are
her just due as a young, amiable, and
very pretty woman.
St. Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1845-1863, 1853-05-12
ST.. MARY's County JOCKEY CLUE.

There was quite respectable meeting
at the Court House, on Tuesday last, of
gentlemen from all parts of the county,
interested in the formation of a Jockey
Club. Several subscriptions were readi-
ly obtained or the spot, and, from the
spirit manifested, there seems no doubt
of the complete success of the under
taking. Get your brag thorough-breds
ready, gentlemen! for we think it likely
you will have chance of trying them next
Fall.
The proceedings Of the meeting VIII be
found in another column.
St. Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1845-1863, 1853-05-12

WuET NEWSPAPERS PLEASE.-Ihc
London Lender, one of the most piquant
journals that reaches Us. thus fellcitou ~
explains the secret of newspaper popu-
larity -: II may be very wise to see
both sides Of "a question and tobc more anx-
ious about what can be said against you
than what can be said for you, but the
fact is that the object of most men in
buying a newspaper is to enjoy the state
ment Of their own inarticulate notions in
the shape Of ar.istical dcvelopemcnt and
expression. 4 reader never so thorough
" enjoys a paper as when he can say,
That is exactly what have said my
SELF; and he always tries 10 buy that
paper which can give to his own opinions
an air Of the greatest point and wisdom.
II is looking into a mirror which tells
him, not the superficial aspect, so made
quate to the expression Of his real beauty
and die0ity, but that inner truth which is
a more perfect portrait of the whole
man; a Mirror which makes Simpson
see with his own eyes the Socrates that
he feels himsJf to be. For this reason
it is to be takel that the papers which
are purchased represent the opinions OF
their purchasers
St. Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1845-1863, 1853-05-12

The Marlboro Gazette states that the
Tobacco plants in that vicinity are suffer
ing very much from the fly. So extern
sive are the depradations that many
planters will have to plant but short
crops.
We also hear of many complaints in
our county in relation to the great de-
struction of plants from the same cause.
THE WEATHER.-We have considerable
rains lately, which irave been Ben~eeial
to the farmers. Last Saturday, we were
visited by quite hail storm.
Corn PLANrTNG.-Our farmers gener-
ally have finished planting corn. From
the difficulty of procuring the favorite
description of guano, comparatively lit
tie of that valuable fertilizer has been
used; and we supposed we viii see the
difference in shortened crop.
MAGAzrNEs.-We have the May num-
Der of both Harper's and Putnam's Mag
azine. Both excellent numbers-the pos
session of the one cannot make one fore
go the desire for the other. The June
number of Harper viii commence a new
volume, and so afford good opportunity
to subscribe. The June number Of Put
nam win cloee lie frst volume
St. Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1845-1863, 1853-05-12

D'cT. l.. ID Handy. saws Of STAB
LER s ANODYN@CHERRY EXPEC.
'oKAN |, haA administered ii in
<"vcraI cases of Bronchial Affections,
wi'h The most happy nsnlrs, and from a
knowledge Of lis admirable effects. | can
WIN The greatest comfht,te recommend
II. &c. See adverliscmn, in another
column
St. Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1845-1863, 1853-05-12

A correspondent, justly tenacious Of
the honour of his earthquake, writes to
the London Times -" The non-appear-
ance in the Times of this morning of any
reports of an earthquake shock having
been felt in any other towns, has some
what shaken the beliefof the good people
of Hereford in the fact that perceptible,
and indeed serious shock, was really felt
here on Sunday night. Such, however,
was the case, and the evidence of hun
bred or more people in Hereford. and
the neighbonrhood could be obtained of
the fact" What tribute Is this TO the
power Of the press. The earthquake was
an earthquake or no earthquake at all,
according to its recognition in the Times
or the contrary.
St. Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1845-1863, 1853-05-12
JOHN Fl. TUCKER, Secretary.

TRIAL OF DR.. WoRTHINGToS.-The
trial of DIR. Thomas c. Worthington, for
the murder of Mr.. Charles Crook, of
Prince Georges county, and which case
was removed from Prince Georges Cir
cult court to the Circuit Court Of Anne
Arundel county, was commenced at An
napolis on Thursday last. Counsel for the
State-James S. Franklin and A. r.
Sellers, Esqs. For the prisoner-Rev-
erdy Johnson, Thomas G.. Pratt, ]. M.
s. Causin, VIM. p. Maulsby, Samuel
Berry, ,and John B. Brooke. Sr. The
Esse was opened on the part of the State
- nistziist 4ttnEney. Iames s..
80. The examination Of the
|yysQ IS was concluded on Friday, and
the argument commenced on Saturday
by MIR. Franklin, in a speech of an hour
and half. ]. MI. S. Causin, Esq.,, fol-
lowed in a. speech of about the same
length. He was followed by Reverdy
Johnson. Esq, and the case was con-
Guided by A. X. Sellers, ESQ. The jury
retired and after an absence of about half
an hour, returned into court with YER
dict of guilty, insane at the time Of the
offence, and unsafe for him to be permit
ted to go at large now"
St. Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1845-1863, 1853-05-12

EXTRAORDINARY LoHGEvITY-Dicd
on Saturday, the 3Oth ult., at the adj
vanced age of 100 years, Monica, SER
want woman Of Mrs. Eliza Lancaster, of
Cobb Neck, Charles county, Nd. Incl
dents which she frequently related fur
nished data from which her age could be
nearly ascertained. She was a servant
of the most uncommon industry and fl
deity. Though for many years left to
her own pleasure, and under no restraint,
she would, until within few months of
her death, try to render services to her
mistress, to whom she was dcvotedly at
tached. Such longevity, kindness, and
attachment, speak we'll for our county.
Port Tobacco Times.
St. Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1845-1863, 1853-05-12

intently wiling il in one direction for
some minutes, IS il any wonder that the
table moves? The muscles act without
their perceiving it, being induced thereto
BY the intense absorption of the mind
and the strong exercise of the viii. But
the moment the hands are of, the motion
ceases, however strong the viii continue.
This. we are satisfied, is the only
sensible explanation-but we are sorry
to be obliged to say, we think it correct.
We had much rather the other idea were
true; for it would be startling develop
ment as well as great convenience, if a
man could whistle for his table to come
Il him, and have chairs and smaller
rniture hopping about at his beck and
St. Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1845-1863, 1853-05-12
PREPARATION OF SEED CORN.

Complaining season will soon be
here, and | wish some of your readers
would try the experiment of soaking
their planting corn, in strong infusion
Of tobacco, and report in the Cultiyator.
Last summer, had two fields Of corn to
plant, one of which was near the woods.
Thinking that the birds might pull up the
corn, concluded to soak It in an infusion
Of tobacco. I took half a pound of
smoking tobacco, added sufficient boiling
water to cover one bushel Of shclled
corn let the water remain until it had
cooled down to lukewarmness then
strained the tobacco out Of the water and
poured it over the corn in tub, and left
the corn to soak twenty four hours before
planting. The corn was planted on the
second of June it soon came up; and
the birds, ground-moles cut-worms,
&C., refused to touch it. On the tenth
Of June, planted the other field, which
was at least four hundred yards from the
woods, with corn soaked in warm-water.
Aboix a fourth part of some of the rows
Sorn in this field was destroyed by the
And.mnles and the cut.wuITEsi src.
11sras also destroyed a considerable guam
titv Throughout the field. If tobacco OBJ
viates these difficulties, the remedy IS
easily applied. r. b. PoLEY:
GSLi2pqckuiue, Pa, .M1rch 24, 1853.
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DIED.

At Chaptico, in this county, on We'd
nesday, the 4th inst, William Smith,
aged about SO years.
In this district, on Friday. 9th inst,
Richard Hayden, aged about 50 years.
St. Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1845-1863, 1853-05-12

A HUNTER OF kENTUCKY.-The cor
respondent of Evansville Journal writes
as follows about Kentucky hunter:
Wat Eckman-it would do you good
to see him-has followed hunting for a
livelihood since The year Is5T Since
that perioH he has Killed bears, ga
wolves, 3S47 coons, $50 fox9-e761 wild
geese, 2040 pheasants "A ground hogs,
so wildcats, II polecats, 209 minks,
besides squirrel, quail, and other small
game beyond his power to calculate.
The sum he realised from his game.
skins, &C., falls but little short Of ) 12. 900.
St. Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1845-1863, 1853-05-12

a LARGE Supply Of Ploughs, re-
IA ceived for sale by
SPAI.DlN; n GREE WILL,
April 7,h.
St. Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1845-1863, 1853-05-12

In whatever country Germans assemble
in sufficient number, their first consider
alton seems to be to found Liedertafel,
or singing-club. We hear that in Sura-
baya, in India, a party of Germans have
established a club, and gratifed the
European residents with some excellent
German concerted and 7oel music.
St. Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1845-1863, 1853-05-12

An English paper states that several
resent cases Of bad health had been
traced to papering rooms with green
paper. The color is formed IN part
of arsenic. In some parts OF Germany
this kind of paper has been forbidden
BY the authorities.
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MA RIED,

April Oath Jno. c.. Smith 10 s. Z.
Elliott.
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It i, stated that at N,H.ittam. Eng
land the great centre of lnctmauufac-
ture. they are now manuiact'FF::y most
beautiful srticle cf lace Tor VIEW cur
tains, bed cvrtains, Sc, at wire.
Iron houses. ircn ships, and NJ iron
lace capes for the laC,--
St. Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1845-1863, 1853-05-12

SPIRIT RAPPIEG.-Some Of cur town.
folk and country neighbors having beeni
trying experiments lately in the table,
moving and tabie-rapPing line, and hay-
ing become extremely interested in the
mysterious science, we Publiah, for their
benefit, the following editorial on the
subject from the Marlboro Planters Ad-
vocate of the 18th of January last. To
preserve our medium position however,
we must enter disclaimeEin the onset ):
we don't wish to be understood as en-
dorsing, or pressing the, Advocates ;,
views-not wei We thinhaissxceed-,
ingly cruel in the editor to bril''sssasss ~ :
ter-of-fact battery TO bear nllas
tiful system Of magnetic.o
terry withaxhieh.pur ST.
St. Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1845-1863, 1853-05-12

THE FRAHLrN FUND.-The 900
left by DR.. Franklin to the city of Boston,
to be let at an interest to young unmar-
ried artizans in sums not exceeding ego
sterlinG now amounts. to SD, 2S0.55.
Franklin estimated that 1t would reach
S5Sl,610 in one hundred wears, but
owing to losses it will probably reach
about 100000. One provision of the
will was that when the fund should
amount to 1881 $40, half a million dol
lars should be appropriated to some
public works, which should be Judged to
be of the most general utility to the
Inhabitants of Boston. The loans are
now rarely applied for at all, and it is
proposed that the fund be deposited in
the Massachusetts, Hospital Life Insur-
ance Co, and in the Savings Banks of
St. Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1845-1863, 1853-05-12

EARTHQUAKE IN WHEELING ut
Wheeling Times says:
a slight shock of an earthquake was
felt in Wheeling on Monday, about ID
minutes past 8 o'clock, a. NJ. II was so
sensiblv felt in all directions, and shook
the building occupied BY the Linsley In
stitute so violently. that the teachers
fearing its fall, dismissed the scholars.
No sound was heard, we believe, and al
though the rocking of the earth was but
monetary, it was so sudden and power
full as TO excite alarm.
We copied yesterday note from the
Washington Republic. that a shock of an
earthquake was felt in that city on Mon
day morning, at about the same hour, it
appears from the above, it was felt in
Wheelin g.-lVe have heard Of no one
who felt it here.-BgH. Patriot.
St. Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1845-1863, 1853-05-12

4 comet will make IFS apptS "anG,m
1853. whose period of revolution IS III;
hundred years. 1t was seen IN the yea
1914. 500. 6S3. 975, 1864, and the las
time in 1856. /, is remarkably brilliant
St. Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1845-1863, 1853-05-12

situation that might be made of a.
terial agency in their movings and rap
pings! Our friends are left therefore to
their own conclusions as to the true q
false reasoning of our little-of-faith neigh
Dor in the premises.
St. Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1845-1863, 1853-05-12

To CURE THE TooTHAcHE-Take a.
paper Of tobacco, pour upon it a wine
glass Of warm water, squeeze out part of
the moisture. and after placing the pulp
upon slice of bread, apply it as plas-
ter to the face. There is nothing Ii Ike IL.
says an anonymous somebody, for the
toothsche-and it is the only remedy for
it in It's worst form, the ague in the face.
Roasting meat by gas has been sue
cessfully tried in several large establish
ments in England. II is reported TO be
very economical, convenient, and
excellent mode Of cooking.
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FArHquAKE IN WHErLrSG.-Tht

chair, and saw no more.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1853-09-29

pag- The locos of this County held a
mass meeting at the Court House last eve
ming, the 2Sth inst. at which strong Res
olutions were passed, repudiating and an
nuling the nomination of NJ. NJ Dimmick
for President Judge of the 22d Judicial
District, and strongly recommending the
election of the Hon. James Madison Por-
ter, of Easton, for that office. Popular
opinion appears to have set in-in earnest
against the election of Mr.. Dimmick, as
the resolutions were carried By large
majority. Judge Porter appears to be
entirely the favorite Of the Democratic
party of Monroe, for the important Office
of President Judge.
Judge Barret made very able speech
in vindication of his own private reputa-
ton, in which he gave his opponents, who
have been circulating false hoods about
his sobriety, the severest, and most well
timed lashing we have heard in long
time. Judge Porter was then called out
but declined making speech on the
ground of its being morally wrong for any
one, looked upon as a candidate for Ju
dicial Office, to electioncer for himself
He declared his determination if elected
to serve the full term Of ten years, if hi:
life and health should be spared.
The proceedings of the meeting will b.
found in another column.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1853-09-29

MIDDLE SMITHFIELD, Sept, 21, 1853.
GENTLEMEN: Your note of yesterday
informing me of my nomination for the
Office of President Judge of the 22d Ju-
dcial District has been handed to me, at
this place, on my return from the Pike
county court.
have not sought this nomination, as
I think a Judicial Office is one not to be
sought. On the other hand, when tender
ed to an individual by the people, it is an
offer not to be declined, but for serious
con- siderations.
[ will therefore not decline the nomi-
nation rendered me by the Judicial Con
ferees of the District, and if elected, by
the people, will endeavor to discharge the
duties of the station with fidelity.
[ am with great regard, your friend,
JAMES NJ. PORTER.
Messrs. e. l.. Fo5G Geo. Nyce, John
Huston.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1853-09-29
Large Trees.

Tho editors of the Yreka Mountain
Herald, California paper, vouches for
the truth of the following almost incredi-
bic story: ain forest called the Red
woods, on the Trinidad Bay, some twenty
or thirty miles from the mouth of the Ra-
math river, on the northern sea coast OF
California, a region that has been but
very little explored, number of trees Of
very extraordiny size have been known
since 1851 by the miners and others op-
Grating in the vicinity. The largest Of
these trees is situated on Eel creek, and
measures, two feet from It's base, the al
most incredible circumference Of one hun
dred and twenty feet? A second tree, To-
Gated on the Trinidad trail, between the
Elk and Redwood camps, which had fall
len to the ground, accommodated II
persons and nineteen cargoes or mule
packs with abundant room for shelter for
three weeks during the rainy season OF
1851 A third tree on the same trail
measures pinety-one feet in circumference
one yard from its base, while a fourth,
which is PROSTATE, is from seventy to
eighty feet iu circumference, and two hun
dred and nienty one feet in length--a por-
ton of the top being broken of, at that?
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1853-09-29
ShinmentS of COaI fr0m Pittsburg,

The quantity of bituminous coal ship
ped from Pittsburg to the East the pres
ent season, is said to be much larger than
the amount sent through in former years.
The quantity shippep to Philadelphia since
the first of April is 9,497 $40 lbs, and
during the same time there were shipdep
to Columbia, for transhipment to Lancas-
ter, Baltimore and Washington, 3,249,
554 lbs, making total shipment of lG, :
ZIG, l64 lbs.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1853-09-29
Agricultural Exhibition,

The Agricultural Society of North
ampton county, will hold its first Annual
Exhibition at Easton, commencing on
the 9Th Of October next. This being the
first effort made in the County, to bring
together the various products of the Far
mer, Mechanics, and citizens generally,
it expected that many will avail them
selves of the privilege to compete for
the various premiums offered by the So
oicty. A general, invitation is given to
the citizens of Northampton and adjoin-
ing counties to attend the Fair, and bring
with them articles Of their own growth
and production.
Such exhibitions as this Society pro-
pose making are full Of interest, and pro-
ductiye of great good, and We hope that
the invitation which is SO generally ex-
tended, will be responded to by goodly
number of the citizens of this County, in
such manner as will show a due ap-
probation Of the Importance of these ex
hibitions.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1853-09-29

The September Term Of the several
Courts of this County, commenced on
Monday last. Hon. GEORGE r. BARRET,
President, and Andre,0 Storm and A5ra-
ham Lerering, Associates, on the Bench.
After the swearing Of the Constables
from the different township, had been
gone through with, Judge Barret, deliv-
cred a very able and interesting charge
to the Grand Jurors, and in the course
of his remarks stated that he had recei-
we'd a note, asking him the question,
"whether Innkeepcrs had Alright to open
their Bars and sell liquors on the Sabbath
day" His honor informed the Grand
Jurors that the law gave them no such
privilege, and referred them to the Act Of
Assembly of 1894, relating to the sale Of
Intoxicating liquors. The Grand Jurors
then retired to their room, and during
the course of the day, presented to the
Court the following Report, viz;
II the H2n0ra5e the Judgcs Of this Court
The Grand Jury are satisfied from the
information they could obtain, that it is
general practice by the Innkeepers in the
County Of Monroe, to sell ardent spirits
on the Sabbath day-and it is the desire
of the Grand Jury, that the Innkeepers
throughout the County shall be notified to
close their Bars on the Sabbath, and in
case said notice is disobeyed, to enforce
the law against them.
ELIHU POSTENS,
Foreman of the Grand Jury.
The following cases were disposed of at
the time of our going to press.
John Felker rs. Peter Woodling. This
was a suit brought by the plaintiff against
the defendant for the detention Of a wa
gon. Verdict for plaintiff for s22 20
Reeder and Dreher for plaintiff, Davis
for defendant.
Commonwealth IS. Christian Miller
Indictment for an assault and battery
with the intent to commit rape on the
person Of Eve Ann Edinger, child IN
der ten years old. Verdict guilty.
Commonwealth Us Philip Neyhart.--
Surety of the peace on complaint of
Chatharine Steiger tried and case dis
missed, each party to pay their own costs.
William Clark rs. Kemmerer ct. al
This is case of tresspass for the sale
Of personal property by the Sheriff, and
was not yet decided when we went to
press.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1853-09-29
Painful 0ccurFance.

We learn that a painful occurrance
took place in the neighborhood of Towan,
da few days ago, distressing to the par,
ties, and friends of the parties concerned
1t appears that a temporary difficulty
took place between Col. Jno. Hanson, mad
a Mr.. Warford, a brother of bis merchan-
tile partner, and that some words passed
when Col. Hanson struck Mr.. Warford a
blow with his fist, thereby causing instant
death. The blow was given without par
ticular aim and hit him on the neck, eau
sing a dislocation.
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STRoUDsBURG, Sept. 20, 1853.
Hon. JAMES NJ. PoRTER-Dear Sir

Hon. JAMES NJ. PoRTER-Dear Stf :
We take pleasure in announcing to you,
that, at meeting of the judicial Confer
ees, composed of the counties of Wayne,
Pike, and Monroe, met this day, you
were put in nomination as President
Judge of the 22d Judicial District, and
we were appointed committee to notify
you of the same.
Knowing you as long and intimately
as we have, it is unnecessary, we trust, to
add, that in executing the duties imposed
upon US, it is to US "labor of love-"
Truly yours, EDWARD i. WOLF,
JOHN HUSTON,
GEORGE NYCE,
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1853-09-29

Nea0 Jersey a Roman Cattoici DoccSe
1t is stated that bulls have arrived from
Rome erecting Brooklyn, Long Island
Newark, New Jersey; Burlington Yer
mont; and Portland, Maine, into Episco-
pal sees, and naming to the see of Brook
lyn, the very Rev. John Loughlin, Vicar
General of New York; to the see of New
ark, the Rev. J. Bailey, Secretary to the
Archbishop of New York; to the see OF
Burlington, the very Rev. L. de Gnbriand
Vicar General of Cleveland and to the
see of Portland, the very Rev. II. B. Cos
kerry, Vicar General of Baltimore.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1853-09-29
Close Of the Crystal Palace.

1t is officially announced that the
Worlds Fair at New York, will terminate
at the end of December. The exhibition
is as complete now as it can well be-
There is a noble show at present, and
ample time, during the next three months
for all to visit it.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1853-09-29

The Mississippi Times Holly Springs
of the lst September, comes to us with
the following announcement THE most
astonishing parturition recorded in the
annals of the human race, we are inform
ed occurred last week in the vicinity of
Salem, Tippah county, in this State. Our
Information is from gentleman of YER
acity, who states that lady in that
neighborhood has just become the mother
of Scren children ut one birth