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The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1855-08-09
Transient Young Men.

Girls, beware of transient young men;
never suffer the addresses of stranger
recollect that one good farmer boy or me.
chanic is worth all the floating trash il
the world The allurements of dandy
jack with a gold chain around his neck
a coat on his back, and brainless skull
can never make up the loss of kind IA
theirs house, good mothers counsel, and
the society of brothers and sisters; theil
affections last, while that of such young
man is lost at the wane of the honey
moon. IT'S true.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1855-08-09
The guide introduced him into spa

The guide introduced him into q spa
cious apartment, at the extremity of which
stood table covered with a snowy white
cloth, golden cup. and cluster of
grapes, and there he said he must re-
main, for he would receive, in short
time, visit from the Lord of the man
sion; and that, during the interval before
his arrival, the apartment would furnish
him with sufficient entertainment and in
struction. The guide vanished, and he
was left alone. He began to examine the
decorations of the room, and observed
that the walls were adorned with num-
Der of pictures. Upon nearer inspection
he found, to his astonishment, that they
formed complete biography of his own
life. Here he saw upon the canvass
angels, who though unseen, had ever been
his familiar attendants, and sent by God, +,
they had sometimes preserved him from
immediste peril. He beheld himself first
as an infant just expiring, when his life
was prolonged by an angel gently breath
ing into his nostrils. Most of the oc-
currences here delineated were perfectly
familiar to his recollection, and unfolded
many things which lie had never before
understood, and which had pcrplezed
him with many doubts, and much uneasi-
ness. Among others, he was particular
ly struck with picture in which he was
represented as falling from his horse,
when death would have been inevitable
had not an angel received him in his arms,
and broken the force of his descent
These merciful interpretations of God fill
ed him with JOY and gratitude, and his
heart overfowed with love as he surveyed
in them all an exhibition of goodness and
mercy far beyond all that he had mag
ined. Suddenly his attention was arrest
ed by rap at the door. The Lord of the
mansion had arrived-the door opened,
and He entered. So powerful and so o.
verwhelming, and withal of such singular
beauty was His appearance, that he sank
down at His feet, completely overcome by
His majestic presence. His Lord gently
raised him from the ground, and. taking
his hand, led him forward to the table
He pressed with his fingers the juice of
the grapes into the cup, and, after having
drank himself, presented it to him, saying,
"This is the new wine in my Fathers
kingdom" No sooner had he partaken,
than all uneasy sensations vanished
Perfect love had cast out fear,. and he
conversed with his Saviour as an intima ate
friend. Like the silver ripping of the
summer sea, he heard fall from His lips
the grateful appreciation "Thy labors
arc over, thy work is approved, rich and
glorious is thy reward" Thrilled with
an unspeakable bliss, that glided into the
very depth of his soul, he suddenly saw
glories upon glories bursting upon his
sight Upon his awaking, tears of rap
ture from his joyful interview were roll
ing down his cheeks. Long did the live
ly impressions of this charming drea
remain upon his mind, and never could
he speak of it without emotions of joy
and enthusiastically Visitor.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1855-08-09
An Amateur PhrenolOgist.

Our neighbor, Col. s., tells
capital story of certain wag in Erie, Pa,
a jolly publican, who contributes good
deal to the life of that pleasant, but some
times very obstinate borough. One morn.
ing, a travelling phrenologist arrived at
his inn, and took lodgings The next day,
in the village paper appeared an adyer-
tisement, stating that Professor B
had arrived at Erie, and would make, for
a consideration, examinations of heads of
the citizens, and accompany the same with
accurate, reliable charts of Character
For three or four days the calls were
sparse; but on the fifth day there was a
rush of five or six to the apartments of
the Professor. One morning country
man entered the inn where the phrenolo-
gist had his rooms, and said to our land
lord aforesaid:
is this the place where the phrenolo-
gist holds OUT who can tell mans ka-
racter by the bumps onto his skull!'
yes answered Boniface, with a re-
served and dignifed manner.
wal, [ want my potato trap looked in
TO llLLIe. w mere Is the man!
i am the man. said the landlord.
'Oh!-you be, eh? Wal, put in; feel
o my Jumps, and gin US map. What's
the swindle!'
There is no swindle, sir; phrenology is
a science, sir-a liberal science
'Oh, yes-'xpect so but what's the
price for feelin' feller's headl'
'One dollar with chart
wal, go it; what do l do-lie down or
stand up? Does it hurt!'
Not in the least, sir; take your seat in
that chair
There were four or FIVE morning loun-
gers in the tavern, who checked laugh,
as the countryman took his seat, having
first, as requested removed his coat, vest
and neckcloth. The wag of a landlord
ran his hands through the hair of the pa
tient for a moment, and then said to the
bartender
'Mr. Fhmpkins, take sheet of paper,
draw four lines down its whole length,
and put down my figures under the heads
| mention you
1t was done.
Have you got it?'
yes, all right
Very WE'LL
And the landlord went on with his ex-
animation, which was rougher, perhaps,
than there was any necessity for, and of
which the following is specimen:
Put down philoprogenitiveness S'Fty.'
Down, SIR
Very well; reverence, two
Booked, sir.
'Combativeness, tacO hundred =
whats THAR said the victim.
NO matter, sir; you'll see it on the
chart
Caution, one credulity, toafr h1SHdreCt'
What's that lumpl' asked the patient.
Never mind now; you'll understand 1t
by-and- bye And now, Ito the bar keep
er,) Mr.. Flipkins, you've put these IN sep
arate columns, as usual!
yes, sir
VERY well, add 'em up.
add 'em -p-u-pP exclaimed the phre-
biological subject; is that the way you
DO 2
'Of course How else could We get
YOUR balance of mind-of intellect
wal, GO ahead.
How loes it DAhoil, Nj Fin nIns.
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Dssy- A NATURAL INFERENCE.-Is it
not reasonable to suppose that when a
young lady offers to hem canbric hand
zerc'ief- s2s[rich bachelor, she means
= nal She may reap
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1855-08-09

The prettiest lining for bonnet is a
good looking face.
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q II rational.
School Houses.

from Mr.. Phi!bck's first report the Legislature of
Connecticut
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SPIRIT OF TIE MORNING PRESS.

The Union berates the London Timss in
return for the latter's recent abuse and mis-
representation of the United States; rejoices
over the political redemption of Chicago; ex.
poses the hollownees of Governor Reeder's
professions Of devotion to the Nebraska bill
end its principles, by reference to his effort to
get into the delegate seat from Kansas by
virtue Of a nOb-eleotion; and is exceedingly
grati6ed with the Louisiana and Mississippi
elections, the Democrats having swept every
thing in the last mentioned State, and every
thing but a single member of Congress in the
former.
The bIteI!tgeneer publishes a union-saying
letter from a venerable subscriber, wherein it
is assumed that the extension of slavery, if
not stopped, is to be the death of the Union,
and laughs at the notion as a chimera.
The LvtelIigsneer on information from some
person represented to be well posted in diplo-
matte secrets, contradicts the statement in the
London letter to the North american which
it published yesterday, that there has been
an angry correspondence between the United
States and Britain ION the latter's part) with
reference to the Clayton-Bulwer treaty. Time
VIII show that cur neighbours informer has led
X into error.
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were disregarded. Captain Stevens, however,
ordered the fishing to 60 on, and they made a
"haul." The Japanese we're very indignant,
but used no violence, and after that furnished
the vessels with all the fish that they wanted.
They refused to furnish any beef, though the
cattle were very numerous in the islands.
From the Japanese waters the HANCOCK
went to the mouth of the Amoor, where they
met some Russians These latter said that
the Russian feet after having been block
AIDED by the Allies in the Bay of Castro, had
escaped in fog, and went through difficult
pass between the island of Saghalien aud the
main land into the river Amoor. The vessels
were anchored ut strong fertilization said to
contain fifteen thousand men. There were
seven vessels in all; several frigates, three
corvettes, and one steamer. There is bar at
the entrance to the Amoor. and the Russian
frigates had to be hghtened and to have their
masts taken out, before they could enter The
Hancock was about to enter. when she was
requested to keep off, and she did so. The
Russians said that if the Allied feet should
attempt to enter the river, they would pay Sc
verely for their boldness. After leaving the
Amoor, the Hancock went through the Ochotsk
Sea to its northermost extremity, meeting a
great many whaling vessels, which had mostly
done well. They saw but one Russian vessel,
and that was sloop of forty tons belonging to
the Russian Fur Company. They dress in
skins, and live in log cabins They know
nothing Of money, and will sell almost any.
thing for drink of whisky.
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Interesting frorl Iauau.

The San Francisco Chronicle of the Goth of
of October, has some interesting information
in regard to affairs in Japan, with which it
has been favored by one of the officers of the
U. S. propeller John Hancock, late from the
Sea of Ochotsk.
The Hancock was in the waters of Japan
for some months. The Japanese got 10 be
gate surly before the vessel left While at
Hakodadi the officers wished to purchase some
sale, though fish are most abundant in ali
parts Of Jspar The officers then intimated
their intention to catch fish in the bay with
their net, and the japanese prohibited their
fishing, and threatened them il the prohibition
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New Books
We are indebted to Taylor & Maury for
copies of the following new publications
T. 4

We are indebted to Taylor & Maury for
copies of the following new publications
TRREE SERMONS; On "Pharisaism and Fast
iDg;" On :" The True and the False in Prev
alent Theories of Divine Dispensations "a
and On g The Life and Character Of Hon
VIM Craneh, LII D. &c. By Rev. Mon
cure D. Conway, Pastor of the Unitarian
church Of Washington, ID. C.. Washington
PablisheIs Of the FIRST, Buell. & Blanchard
of the second, Taylor Il Maury; of the
third, Franck Taylor.
With the exception Of the last mentioned,
which is an eloquent and forcible tribute to
the memory Of one Of the best men and most
learned, conservated, useful, and clear headed
jurists the United States have yet produced,
these discogrses are controversial. In them,
the cudgel is taken up in behalf of the
views Of the authors church with great earn
estness, end welded with great vigor, at times
pretty much after Pats rule at Denny brook
Fair" Wherever We see a head, hit il"
MIR. Conway is PROFESSIONALLY young gen.
tlemen Of fine abilities and much energy Of
professional character, a very independent
thinker, and graphic indeed in grouping his
thoughts so that they may at once be compre-
hended- His controversial sermons can hardly
fail to bring him shortly into prominent PC
sition as an Unitarian divine, and to attract
much more Of public attention to his church
in this city than it has Ct late received.
RuDINESTs OF THE GREEK LANGUAGE. Ar.
ranged for the Students of Loyola College,
Baltimore, upon the basis of Wittenhall
Baltimorc John Murphy d Co., No I78
Market street. Pittsburg: George Quigley
1856.
This work is designed for beginners in the
Greek tongue, teaching its first principles
only, and avoiding tie practice Of essaying to
make new discoveries in the language, so
common to new works Of the kind, whether
written by the competent or the incompetent
The aim Of the author was evidently to avoid
confusing the pupil with the magnitude and
intrteacy Of his undertaking, On setting out to
master the Greek language, than which no
other is moro replete With literary beauties
and treasures. His purpose is commendable
one. The fact that his work Is in print, is
proof that he has performed his task we'll; as
nothing Of the sort is allowed to see the light
from under the hand Of member of the re-
ligious order to which the author belongs,
until after having successfully undergone the
ordeal Of thorough criticism from learned and
I2oss competent brethren Of the society
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1855-11-13
Awful Tragedy !-Wurder and Suicide

At 8 o'clock last evening, we received in
formation that most hnrrid tragedy had
been perpetrated on the West Side. A wife
had been murdered by her husband, in cold
blood, and the latter had afterwards taken
or attempted to take, his own life. Repairing
at once to the police station house of that di-
vision, we found the dead body of the man,
Edgar L. Ingersoli, lying upon the floor. A
ball discharged from one Of Aliens patent re-
vo,vers had penetrated the left breast, imme-
diately over the upper portion Of the heart,
from which death had followed.
Iugersoll and bis wife have not lived hap
PLY together.
Ingersoll went to the house where his wife
boarded. Mrs. Ingersoll happened to be stand
ing at the door, and, yielding to his earnest
entrsaties, started out for a walk with him
They had gone but few steps from the house,
when lnsersoll drew a revolver from his
pocket and discharged it at her breast. The
ball took effect, and the lady fell He imme-
diately turned the weapon to his own breast,
and firing second time, fell himself mortally
wounded. The neighbors hearing the report
Of fire arms, rushed to the spot. The lady.
with life not yet extinct, was conveyed to her
boarding house, and her husband to the sta
ton house, where he expired soon after ar
irving.
We visited the other victim of this awful
tragedy at her boarding house on Peoria street
She was still living and able to speak, though
not permitted to do SO by the attendan physi-
clan. She appeared very pale, and was greatly
agitated by excitement or fear of death The
external hemorrhage from the wound in her
breast had been very slight, but she was
bleeding internally, and it was the opinion Of
all present that she could not survive The
ball entered near the right breast, and re-
mains in the chest.
lnyersoll does not appear to have been ad-
dIcted to habits Of intemperance in drink.
lie was formerly clerk, but for some time
has held the appointment from the Common
Council of tender of Randolph street bridge.
He was a man about 20 years of age.
Mrs. Ingersoll is lady of fair and pleasing
countenance, only nineteen or twenty years Of
age. Her maiden name was Elizabeth Z.
Mariner. Her parents, we understand, reside
at fredericksburg, in the vicinity of Pitts
burg.-Chicago Times, Sth inst
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GEORGETOWN CORRESPONDENCE
GEORGETOWN, Nov Ii. 1851

CEcIaErOWS, NOV. 10, 1900.
We have been requested to say that the
Rev. Dr. Gurley will preach q sermon in the
Bridge street Presbyterian Church, on Thurs.
day next, Thanksgiving day. suitable TO the
occasion. Services to commence at ii o'clock,
a.. IN.
The branch, in our city, of Mr.. Fitzhugh
Coyle's guano agency, has sold, this fall, about
1000 tons; at least three-fourths more than
was ever sold in our city, for the same period
Of time any season heretofore
Two gentlemen, DIR. Sothoron and a friend,
IN two days hunting on the Potomac, near
Seneca, few days since, killed one hundred
and twelve partridges, twelve rabbits, five
ducks, forty-eight robins, six squirrels, and
six wood cocks. Fine sport that decidedly
more So than prescribing calomel pills and
blister plasters.
We learn that the plan invented by Mr..
William L. Duval, for unloading coal boats
and unloading vessels, has been adopted by
the company for which Mr.. ID. planned it,
and that the wharf and dock are soon to be
commenced.
That race on Sabbath last, near the Foundry,
between man and horse; WAC saw it? We
learn that the man beat; if so, we move that
the horse be sold and the proceeds invested
in chinquepins, and the sport dispensed with
on the Sabbath day hereafter
The grand New York Ethiopian Minstrel
and operate Burlssque Troupe opened last
night at Forrest Hall to full house, and
completely carried all the lovers of wit and
fun by storm. They continue their perform.
ances this and to morrow evenings.
The following gentlemen have been elected
officers Of the Vigilant Social Club, a sort of
auxiliary to the Vigilant Fire Company !:
President, John Shackleford; Vice PRESIDED t.
&. w. Ofut; Secretary, Samuel Howard :
Treasurer, William Crowley.
The Sabbath school Of the Dumbarton
street Methodist church intends giving us, on
Thursday evening, another of their very in
terestilg exhibitions Tho teachers and ON
pills are busy preparing for the occasion.
The unterrifed" Of cur city seem to be
trying to attend strictly to the advice of Heir
| old leader" In time Of peace prepare for
war" They are thoroughly or ganizing their
forces for the next general campaign. We
understand that ut the meeting last night thew
had an accession Of about sixty members
The association now numbers one hundred and
fifty.
Arrivcd-packet schooner Damsel, Passanil
Philadelphia, to Hyde Davidson scboone,
Maryland, Spates, New York, to Wheatley &
Ball packet steamer Diamond State, John.
SOD, Baltimore, to Darby do do. Columbia,
Harper, Baltimore, to Hyde & Davidson
We have no change to note in the -four or
gram niarAe'S' SPECTATOR.
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PERSONAL.

80. Hon. ). B. Guthrie and Hon. c. Brown,
Pa Com. Paulding, Capt Ingman, and Capt.
Seymour, U. 5. N, are stopping 1t Wizards
Ho;el
....Andrew l.. Price, a deputy sheriff Of
Kings county, was brought to the City Hos
pital, New York, last week, in consequences of
injuries sustained by skylarking with some
friends in Williamsburg. His Injuries con-
sisted Of two fractures Ct the leg, from the eff
tects OF which ne died after few days suffer-
ing.
....There were 139 deaths in Philadelphia,
last week; of consumption, "a; commissions,
10; small pox 8, and croup6.
.... United States Commissioner Morton, at
New York, has given his decision in the case
q Nicholas SIcillon, charged with being n
fugitive from justice from France, and whose
extssditiOn Is dem handed by tie French consul
~ idst city, Ggreeab'y to the extradition
tFeaty with that country. The prisoner, it is
decided, shall go back.
zee. Erastus BOstwick, Ct Uinesburg, has
voted at every election for sirty-three years
back, without missing single time He is
no" nearly ninsty-three years old.
....Hon William A. Walker, a member of
the last Congress from New York city; and the
non Arnold PlUmmer, who was recently
elected to be Canal Commissioner Of Pepnsyi-
Tania' are now In this city-the former at
WillsFdS'.
Mr.. George Gentry, a soldier of the
Revolution, died, recently, at the residence Of
his sor, John Gentry, in AIbemarle county.
Va, III the one hundred and fifth year Of his
age.
Mrs Catherine S. Jones, Of Philadel-
phia, who was on visit to this city at the
time that the calls came lOudest from Norfolk
Tor assistance, and who Robly repaired 10 the
relief OF the fever stricken inhabitants, has re-
turned 70 her friends In Washington, after re-
maining At tho drst named place during the
AeAlI1i prevalence OF that scouTge.
1.-The Richmond Whiy announces the
deaf. Of Robert VI. SulIy the distinguished
artist Mr.. Sully was born in Petersburg. but
uoto within shor. time previous to his de-
1a'se, resided 1T Richmond
THE Martinsburg Republican Of Nov.
10th, contains the adjustment Of tho din entity
between Messrs. Faulkner AMI BoteIsr y
signed by their frieS!s, Nessrs. III. b TvIar
and David III. Strother. postscript saws
that the parties will resume their former
friendly relations
.... A despatch from Selma Alabama, an.
nounces death Of Hon. w. NJ Murphy
formerly governor Of that State.
zee. The health of Judge Bayley, member
q Congress elect from Virginia, is, we are
pleased % learn, gradually improving in
spring the hope that no viii be able To take
his seat in the House OF Representatives early
IN the session. -
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MARBLE WORK-MARBLE WORK!
FOR SALE.

VINHE SUBSCRIBER HAS ON HAND A
\ variety of American and Italisn MARBLE
MONUMENTS, Of beautiful design and highly
finished workmanship, TO which he invites the
attention OF the public. Persons in want of Mon
uments, or any other. kind Of marble work win
md It to their advantage to give him call. The
ana will be sold as low as similar worh fc.n =,
obtained at the North. ~
Also; on hand large stock of highly anished
MARBLE MANrELS, which viii be sold al -.
duced prices A - ie
ALEXANDER RUTHERFORD
Marble and Brown Stone Yard oue door from
l5K street, opposite National Theatre, -
nov lV-eo3m (Union)
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A LEXiNDRE'S AND BAJOU's KID
IA GLOVES.-A good assortment Of all--
numbers OF coloTs, white and black for la-hHND |
dies and gentlemen. Also Gents kilk VIM 4ul
lined Beaver and Buck do.
Black and fancy K Crava:e and Neck Ties
w bite and colrred bordered and silk Poke,
Hdkfs.
Ladies' Merino and SILK Vests
Gent!emen's Merino, Saxony wool and shaker
knit Shirts
Purchasers are invited to call and examine the 10
before making their purchases.
JOHN ii. SMOOT,
nov 10 No. 1l9 Bridge street, Georgetown.
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A CANDIpTE FOR MArRMoNY. farmer out
West, in announcing his Willingness to take
wifo, declares that, as he is himself in e!a-
ger, he has no objection to take lady in
sDeeds. -
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gFhe family Of Mr. Asaph Wales item in
number) was the only one remaining in Norfolk
in which case of yellow fever did not OCCUR
during the lamentable epidemic there.
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Maryland.

The popular majority of the Know Nothings
in this State, as shown in the recent election,
is 2,8l2.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1855-11-13

EFIEe Virginia annual conference of the
Methodist Church South meets in Petersburg,
~ tie 18th ms.