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The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1855-10-04
The Fate of q Flirt,

1t is very rarely, indeed, that confirm
ed firt gets married; ninety-nine out Of
every hundred old maids may attribute
their ancient loneliness to juvinile levity.
1t is very certain that few men make a
selection from bathrooms or any other
place Of gaicty; and as few are influenced
by what may be called showing off in the
streets, or any other allurements of dress.
Our conviction is that ninety-nine hun
dreths Of all the fnary which woman dee
crate or load their persons 60 for moth
ing as far as husband catching is con-
cerned. Where, and how. then, do men
find their wives! In the quiet homes of
their parents or guardians-at the fire.
side where the domestic graces and feel
ings are alone demonstrated. These are
the charms which most surely attract the
high as well as the humble. Against these,
all the Gnery and airs in the world sink
into iusignifcance.
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The Lords PRAYER.

A friend tells US an anecdote Of Booth,
the great tragediap, which we do not re-
collect having seen in print. 1t occurred
in the palmy days of his fame, before the
sparkle of his great black eye had been
dimmed by that bane of genius, strong
drink. Booth and several friends had
been invited to dine with an old gentle
man in Baltimore, of distinguished kind
ness, urbanity and piety. The host,
though disappearing of theatres and the
! atre-going, had heard SO much of Booths
remarkable powers, that curiosity to see
the man had, in this instance, overcome
all his scruples and prejudice. After the
entertainment was over, lamps lighted and
the company seated in the drawing room,
some one requested Booth, as particular
favor, and one which all present would
doubtless appreciate. to read the Lords
Prayer. Booth expressed his willing
ness to afford them this qualification, and
all eyes were turned expectantly upon
him. Booth rose slowly and reverently
from his chair. 1t was wonderful to
watch the play of emotions that convuls.
ed his countenance. He became deadly
pale, and his eyes, turned tremblingly up
wards, were wet with tears. AS yet he
had not spoken. The silence could be
felt. 1t became absolutely painful, until
at last the spell was broken. as if by an
electric shock, as his rich-toned voice,
from white lips, syllabled forth, "Our
Father, who art in Heaven" &c., with
pathos and fervid solemnity that thrilled
all hearts. He finished. The silence
continued. Not voice was heard or a
muscle moved in his rapt audience, until
from remote corner of the room, a sub
dued sob was heard, and the old gentle
man (their host stepped forward with
streaming eyes and tottering frame, and
seized Booth by the hand
"Sir," said be, in broken accents, "you
have afforded me pleasure to which my
whole future life will feet grateful. l am
an old man, and every day, from my boy
hood to the present time, [ thought I had
repeated the Lords Prayer, but I have
never heard it before aaeUer."
" You are right replied Booth "to
rcau tnat FTayer as III S1CnLd De read, has
cost me The severest study and labor for
thirty years, and am far from being
satisfied with my rendering of that won
derful production. Hardly one person
in ten thousand comprehends how much
beauty. tenderness and grandeur can be
condensed in a space SO small and in
words SO simple. That Prayer of itself
sufficiently illustrates the truth of the BIZ
BILE, and stamps upon it the seal of Divin-
ity."
So great was the effect produced (says
our informant, who was presently that
conversation was sustained but short
time longer, in subdued monosyllables,
and almost entirely ceased; and soon af-
ter, at an early hour, the company broke
up and retired to their several homes, with
sad faces and full hearts. !
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1855-10-04
Blind PeopIe.

Stanley, the organist, and many blind
musicians, have been the best musicians
Of their time; and schoolmistress in
England could discover that two boys
were playing in distant corner of the
room instead of stud ying, although per-
son using his eyes could not detect the
slightest sound. Prof Sanderson, who
was blind, could, in few moments, tell
how Ii any persons were in mixed COM
pany, and ofeach sex. A blind French
lady could dance in figure dances, sew,
and thread her own needle. A blind
man in Derbyshire, Englnad, has actually
been surveyor and planner of roads, his
ear guiding him to the distance as accu-
rately as the eye of others; and the late
Justice Fielding, who was blind, on walk
ing into room for the first time, after
speaking few words, said, "this room
is about two feet long, eighteen WIDE. and
twelve high" all of which was revealed
to hin with accuracy through the medi-
um of his ear.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1855-10-04
Anecdote Of a Sheep.

Anecdotes of animals are always a.
musing; and moreover if observed accu-
rately and told without bellisbment,
may some day serve to solve great
problem in philosophy hy-the distinction,
namely, between the spirit of man that
goeth upward and the spirit of beast
that goeth downward to the earth-a
problem that the great Bishop Butler
could not solve, and left blemish in his
argument, but monument to his candor
The SUBJECT of the one | am going to tell
happened many years, when l was an ur-
chin of eight or ten, but | remember it
we'll
One fine summer morning it was my
province to aid in driving flock of sheep
to the brook to be washed, preparatory
to shearing. The man who had charge
Of them led the procession with the salt
dish in his hand, in which he ostentati-
ously ratified some Jumps of salt. and from
time to time made pretence of throwing
handful on the ground, to draw the
flock onward from place to place, while
I followed to drive up the loiterers.
The old patriarch of the troop, fine
old buck, led the van Of the quadrupeds,
and carefully examined every spot where
the false motion Of throwing salt was
made, till he was fully satisfied in his
mind that no salt was deposited. He
then paused, shook his head with his am
pie horns, and waiting till the shepherd
was about rod in advance, charged up
on him from the rear with his whole mo-
mentum, fairly raising him off his feet
/ saw, and from the first comprehended
the maneuvre, but there was so much fun
in it, it was impossible to give the alarm;
and when the man turned to "blow me
up for my tacit completely, was rolling
on the green sward in convulsion of
laughter so contagious he was forced to
join in it, and let me off without rebuke.
VIII it do to attribute to so simple an
animal as sheep, so high moral senti-
ment as indignation at deceit! Perhaps
not; but we may at least make the
"practical Inference" that those having
charge of focks cannot securely lead
them long with mere occasional handfuls
of-wind.-Chu7IchJ Journal.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1855-10-04
Indepen6ent in Religion.

The Liverpool (Eng!andl Albion re-
lates the following "a friend of ours
met his ncighbor's coachman looking re-
markabiy facetious one Monday. AS the
man touched his hat, he said to him -
"We!l, John, what has happened to make
you look so pleasant to-day!" Why,
sir" was the reply, "what do you think ?
We are a pretty lot at our kouse-that
we are! Istarted with five of US in the old
carriage yesterday morning. First of all,
] drove the young mistress to the church,
and then old nraster to the Wesleyan>;
next, took young master to the Romans;
my wife went to the Ranters; and when |
had put up the horse, | took a turn my
self with the Calvinists"
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1855-10-04
& Thick-headed Husband.

A pious old lady who was too unwell
to attend meeting, used to send her thick
headed husband to church, to find out the
text the preacher selected as the founda-
ton for his discourse The poor Ounce
was rarely fortunate enough to remember
the words of the text, or even the chapter
or verse where they could be found; but
one Sabbath he ran home in hot haste,
and with a smirk of self-satisfaction on
his face, Informed bis wife that he could
repent every word without missing syl-
liable. The words were as follows An
angel came down from Heaven and took
live coal from the altar"
"Well, let US have the text" remarked
the good woman.
"Know every word," replied the hus-
band.
81 am anxious to hear it" continued
the wife.
"They are nice words" observed the
husband.
al am glad your memory is improving,
but don't keep me in suspense, my dear. "
"Just get your big bible, and | will
say the words, for | know them by heart.
Why, I said them hundred times on
my way home"
"Well now, let's hear them"
"Ahem," said the husband, clearing out
his throat. Gan Ingen came down from
New Haven and took live colt by the
tail and jerked him out of his halter"
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1855-10-04
Little Trials.

1t is the little trials of life that irritate
the temper, and destroy the quality of the
mind; just as the continual falling of wa
ter-drops, one by one, wears away the SOL
i'd rocks. Pride-sense of wrong-consci-
BUSINESS ofthe sympathy andpity ofothers,
may assist US to meet great trials, and
strengthen US to endure severe suferings;
but the grace of God alone is sufficient
for US, in the numberless petty annoyan-
ces which continually beset us in the path
of daily life. Without it, we are indeed
weak to endure suffering, powerless to re-
sist temptation. The daily life of chris
tiaD, may through watchfulness and pray
er, be a silent admonition to the uncon-
verted, an incontrovertible proof to the
unbelieving, of the reality ofhis faith.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1855-10-04
The Retired Naval List.

A very important movement has just
taken place at Washington in reference
to the Navy, by which that arm of the
nations defence will be freed from large
amount of inefficient or useless personnel,
and its place supplied by promotions from
below. 1t will no doubt be of great ad-
vantage to the service. There have been
dropped from the rolls of the navy three
captains, six commanders nineteen lieu
tenants, twelve passed midshipmen, and
nine masters-all voted to be useless men.
There have been placed on the retired
list on ''furlough pay" ffeen captains, at
81 ,25O per annum; twelve commanders,
at 5000 do; forty nine lieutenants, at 5000
do; two passed midshipmen, at $500 do;
three masters, at $500 do. There have
been placed on the retired list, or "leave
of absence" pay, seventeen captains, at
$1,000 per annum; twenty-one command
ers, at 1,S00 do; eighteen lieutenants,
at 81 200 do; fifteen N asters, at 5000 do
In order to fill the vacancies occasioned
by these displacements, thirty-fve CON-
manders will be promoted to be captains,
seventy-four lieutenants will be promoted
to be commanders, and one hundred and
sixty masters in the line of promotion and
passed midshipmen will be made lieuten-
ants This is the first time measure of
the kind has been applied to the navy; but
the army has been twice subjected to a
more severe test under the plea of reduc-
ton; the first time after the peace f1sI5,
and again after the Mexican war, when
on the judgement dDhe President alone,
hundreds were dropped from the rolls,
without the benefit to any of them of
liberal retired list, as in the present case
with the navy.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1855-10-04
Stop that Bow.

Stop that boyl A cigar is in his mouth,
a swagger in his walk, impudence in his
face, care-for- -nothingness in his man
ner. Judging from his demoanor, he is
older than his father, wiser than his teach
er, more honored than the Mayor of the
town, higher than the President. Stop
him; he is going too fast. He don't see
himself as others see him. He don't know
his speed. Stop him ere tobacco skaters
his nerves, ere pride ruin his character,
ere the loafer master the man; ere good
ambition and manly strength give way
to low pursuits and british aims. Stop
all such boys! They are legion, the shame
of their families, the disgrace of their
towns, the sad and solemn reproaches of
themselves.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1855-10-04
nSz One of our RELIGIOUS exchange!

hg One of our religious exchanges
has the following strong remarks on the
religion ofpaying debts. They drive the
nail into the head and clincb it:
"Men may sophisticate as they please
They can never make it right, and all
the bankrupt laws in the universe cannot
make it right for them not to pay their
debts,-There is a sin in this neglect, as
clear and as deserving church discipline
as in stealing or false swearing. He who
violates his promise to pay, or witholds
the payment of debt when it is in his
power to meet the engagement, ought 10
be made to feel that in sight of all honest
men he is swindler. Religion may be
a very comfortable cloak under which to
hide, but if religion does not make man
deal Justly, it is not worth having"
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1855-10-04

future course that the voyage may not
only be prosperous, but the destined port
bereached. On, wildly, blindly, on! seems
to be the spirit which actuates the many,
while moderation, we repeat, is contemned
and disarded, and all its admirable teach
ings are given to the wind. And yet the
moderate man is not only the wise, but
in great m majority Of cases, he is the con-
tented, The happy, the prosperous and the
long lived
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1855-10-04

Ttchs on Sheep-When sheep are fed
salt, mix common sulphur with it thor
ough)y, SO as to give each sheep a COM
mon sized teaspoon full; and by the time
you have given them three such portions,
you will find the ticks have taken a fur
lough, and left for parts unknown. This
sthe cheapest remedy We have ever found,
and we are satisfied that if sheep are fed
with sulphur once month in this man
ner through the year, they will never be
troubled with ticks, and will conduco to
keep sheep in healthy condition. .-Rn-
rG2 NefO i .hcr.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1855-10-04
TEEE RsONEAN.
Mrs. Partington on the Sag NIGHTS.

-AiS' al t1nSl LUZ Vn InS S-SS NASAtS'
Mother said Mrs. Partington's Ike,
there's word in this ere paper can't
make out.
Spell it, child,' said the old lady.
Sag N-i-c-h-t-s {!
Sage Nits, sonny, what does it say a.
bout EN- p
1T says that they started in old Ken
tucky and are spreading all over
'Dear on u.s. said the old lady, 'the
world must be comm to an end! Chintz
bugs, cut ut-worms, and locusts was bad e.
nuff; but here must come those filthy
things, the sage nits! No asscngers for
this years, Isaac" and Mrs. Partington
sighed.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1855-10-04

A western editor, who lives among the
mud holes where rocks mover grow, has
been travelling in New-Hampshire, and
thus writes to Toledo newspaper:-"All
along the route, | noticed great fields Of
rocks carefully fenced in, for no other
reason that could imagine than to keep
the cattle out, aud thus prevent their
starving to death" Pretty good for chill
and fever" subject.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1855-10-04

There are now in the United States O.
yer four millions of European Emigrants,
or nearly one fifth of the whole white pop
ulotion. Official statistics furnished from
the Custom House reports show that a
bout taco ftths of the emigrants are grown
males over 20 years of age. 1t may there
fore be safely estimated that there are
now in the United States, at least ,25O,-
600 of men Of foreign birth, the greater
part of whom have arrived within the
last nine years. But the danger does not
stop here BY the ratio OF increase Wit
messed since 1916, the European emigra-
ton in nine years from this time or 1S46
will have reached 100000 per year
Of these, about 400, 900 per year will be
grown men, prepared to become voters in
FIVE years from the day of their landing.
By the returns of the Presidential elec-
ton of 1852, it will be found that the to-
tai of voters was then but fraction over
100000. Under existing laws and un-
der the encouragement held out for in
creased emigration by the Pierce party,
there will be in the year 1865 in the u
nited States four millions of men of for
eign birth. American born voters will
then find themselves in minority in their
own land Is it not tune that every low
er of his country should anxiously labor
to avert this danger? Now is the time
for action. Amend the Naturalization
laws. Adopt checks to prevent promiscu
Gus emigration of felons and paupers.-
Cease to offer our public domain as bribe
to induce increase of emigration. Cease
putting foreigners into the Offices of gov
ernment at home and abroad. Cease from
giUing them a preference as mechanics in
the construction of national buildings, and
in the Navy Yards. Do these things and
the present emigration will lesser rather
than increase. Persevere in the present
Pierce policy, and our country will soon
become the Botany Bay for the old world,
and Anarchy or Despotism will, at no dis
tant day rule in the land now blessed with
Republican liberty.-Bahim0re Rcpubh-
can.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1855-10-04

IL To plunge young lady six faith
oms deep in happiness, give her two ca
nary birds, half dozen moonbeams,
twelve yards of silk, an ice cream, sever
al rose buds, squeeze of the hand, aud
the promise of new bonnet. If she
don't melt, it will be because she can't.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1855-10-04

gE- DR.. Cox, speaking of persons who
professs to do great deal for religion,
without possessing any, says they resem-
bic Noah's carpenters, who built ship IN
which other people were saved, although
they themselves were drowned.
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None are so iond of secrets as those
who don't mean to keep them; per-
sons covet secrets as spcndthrift coyets
money-for the purpose cf circulation,
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nagA SINGULAR MIss.ADyENTURE.-

H@A SINGULAR MIss-ADvENTURE-
A French newspaper gives serious nc.
count of thunder storm, which recently
occurred in Neaufes, during which the
struck little girl about seven
years old, completely changing her sex
and transforming her into 6oyl France
is a great country, and wonders are ei-
ways happening.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1855-10-04

A loqter in the west, says; at is won-
derful what immense quantities of grain
are used for distilation, besides consider.
able that is wasted for bread"
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1855-10-04

An Irishman, having been told that the
price of bread had fallen, exclaimed !:
"This is the first time | liver rejiced at
the fall Of my bist friend"
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1855-10-04
Danger of Foreign Influence.

Fifty years ago, when but 5000 Eu-
ropeans in year there was no pressing
necessity for requiring of them a very
long probation. Their numbers were SO
few that their influence on the govern
ment was not felt Even to the year $50,
the annual arrivals did not average 10
600. The great increase commenced with
the famine which afflicted Ireland and
Germany in 1916. Look at the follow
ing statement:
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Cards, Circulars Bill Heads, Notes Blank Receipts
Justices, Legal and other Blanks. Pamphlets, &C.
printed with nealness and despatch, on reasonable
erms,
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SoR PRINTIN
+ FANCY a PRIINITMG Go .

Having general assortment of large, elegant plai
and ornamental Type, VIC arc prepared
to execute every description OF
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NO. 45.
Foreign News,

Arrival of the Steamer Ameriea---Sebas-
topol fallen---terrife slaughter---about
10000 Allies and 10000 Russians
burned---Forts blown up, &C., &c.
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-08-22
Sympathy for Norfolk.

IL is some relief TO the sectional and social
enmity now raging amongst the politicians, to
find that all sympathy for our afflicted fellow
citizens Of Norfolk Is not entirely forgotten.
On the contrary, the most active manifesto
tons are everywhere evident
Scourged as our cities have been for some
years past by epidemics, 6res, and failures, it
is gratifying to believe that public charity has
been rather enlivened than deadened by calam-
tiles from which none seem exempt
We were much concerned TO see quarantine
against Norfolk enforced in almost every city
accessible to its flying people; but returning
sense Of charity has repealed, to great ex-
tent, this barbarous policy, and substituted aid
and welcome for selfshness and exclusion.
Indeed other cities seem now to vie with each
other in extending substantial evidences Of
coincidence, and we hope the afflicted city win
be at least free from the anxieties Of want
We need not remind our own citizens how
strong are the appeals Of the orphan and the
bereaved. Employment, wages the income Of
labor, has stopped, whilst the claims Of nature
must be provided for.
The generous men Of the Washington Navy
Yard, feeling Tor the necessitous condition Of
the industrious poor, have given with prompt
and commendable liberality. Our citizens gen.
orally have also aided with contributions.
Here is field for the philanthropist Here
is Crimea where an enemy invincible to human
arms is intrenched in deadly atmosphere
Where are the volunteers There is more true
courage in the midnight watch over the in
fected couch, than in Drawing in hot blood the
fire Of the deadliest battery. There is more
true glory in the unostentatious performance
of this holy duty Of kindness to our kind, than
in the brightest bulletins OF fame
We hope to see the spirit Of humanity made
manifest, and the anxieties Of the unhappy
people Of Norfolk alcviated by the brave and
holy ministry Of those who volunteer their
services in the hospital and the chamber.
We regretted mu,h TO observe the fight Of
several clerymcn chronicled We do not
hesitate to say, that he who would desert his
post at the hour Of danger, cannot be well pre-
pared either to live or die Ministers might
send their families to place Of safety but are
as much bound to head the column which
strives to check the pestience, or alleviate its
terrors, as the officer is to lead his men to the
charge, IL he knows that his own life is the
forfeit