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The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1855-05-10
Wonderful Phenomenon.

The Oswego Palladium of Friday re-
lates the following incident of the recent
thunderstorm in that vicinity, The fam
lily of Mr.. Ira Skillings, residing near
Bonesteels saw mill, were up and about
preparing breakfast. Mr.. Skillings and
little girl about ls years of age,
sister of Mrs. Skillings, were standing
by the stove, when tremendous fash of
lightning and clap of thunder occurred.
The fluid struck the chimney of the dwell
ling, passed down the chimney, followed
the stove-pipe to the stove, and thence
diffused itself in every direction, passing
out through the floor and one side of the
house. Mr.. Skillings was thrown down
senseless upon the floor, his clothing torn
in tatters on one side, and the right side
of his body burned and paralyzed. The
little girl, apparently was not injured; but
what is almost incredible, she was thrown
down, and the boots which she had on (t
is customary for young girls attending
school in the country to wear high top
boots were torn apart around the ankle.
and the foot of the boots forced off from
her feet with the stockings and thrown
some six feet distant, leaving the boot
legs entire on the girl. The chimney was
nearly torn to pieces, and bricks were
thrown some eigteen rods distant; the
floor was torn up in several places, and
one side of the house was very much shat
tered. The saw mill stands some six rods
from that dwelling. Two men, VIM.
Stores aad Sylvester Spencer, who were
at work there were both struck down and
were unconscious for several minutes, but
were not much injured. Mr. Skillings was
thought not to be dangerously, though
quite seriously injured. Mr.. Mott saw
the effect of the stroke upon the house,
Immediately after it occurred, in the cloud
of dust and smoke which suddenly arose,
and be and some other neighbors ran to
the house, some eighty rods, with all speed.
Mrs. Skillings happened to be in another
room at the moment and escaped unin-
jured.
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NO. %.
The Happay Man.

The Boston Commonwealth makes the
following extract from a photographic
report Of recent sermon, by Rev.
Theodore Parker, of Boston. The orig
inal of Ghis picture is understood to be
highly esteemed resident of Newton
"The happiest man have ever known
Is one far enough from being rich, in mo-
ney, and who will never be very much
nearer to it. His calling fits him, and be
likes it, rejoicing in its process as much
as in its results. He has an active mind
well filed. He reads and he thiuks.--
He tends his garden before sunrise every
morning,-tben rides sundry miles by the
ail,-does ten hours work in town.
whence he returns happy and cheerful
With his own smile he catches the earlies
smile of the morning, plucks the first rose
of his garden, and goes to work with the
little flower in hrs hand and great one
blossoming out of his heart. He runs
with charity, as cloud with rain; and
and it is with him as with cloud-What
coming from the cloud is rain to the
meadows, is rainbow of glories to the
cloud that pours it out The happiness
of the affections fills up the good man,
and he runs over with friendship and love
connubial, parental, ilial, friendly, too,
and philanthropic besides. His life is a
perpetual "trap to catch sunbeam, "and
it always Springs" and takes it in. l
know no man who gets more out of life;
and the secret of it is that he does his
duty 10 himself, to his brother, and to his
God. know rich men, and learned
mcn-men of great social position; and
if there is a genius in America, | know
that-but a happier man ! have never
| known"
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1855-05-10

TIP-sE-KO.-The Indian bearing the
above name belongs to the Nepesing band
of Chippewas. He is oTer six feet high.
we'll proportioned, and one of the MOST
powerful men we have ever seen.
In wrestling he seldoms finds match,
bat it is in jumping that Tip-se-ko is most
ly at home. We have seen him stand
and jump sixteen and half feet upon
level. We saw him stand and jump over
line the height c&his head without touch
ing. The line was then placed the height
of his shoulder, and be cleared it back
wards. There may be men who can jump
further and higher, but we have not seen
them--at least We never saw man of so
much back QctOu.-Lapecr Democrat.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1855-05-10

The London Punch slanderously says ::
"The sun is called masculine from his
supporting and sustaining the moon, and
finding her the wberewithal to shine away
as she does of night; and of his being
obliged to keep such family of stars be-
sides. The moon is feminine because she
is constantly changing, just as a ship is
blown about by every wind. The church
is feminine because she is married to the
state, and time rs masculine; because be
is trifed with by the ladies'"
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Confab,

What's the news from Massachusetts.
From where!"
From Massachusetts !"
Don't know Massachusetts, -
"No, sir ~
Never heard OF such a State"
Never !"
Where have you lived since you were
born"
"In the United States"
"And never heard of the Old Bay"
Cob, yes! I've heard of the Old Bay
"Well amt that Massachusetts -
at used to be, but amt now"
"Ain't nowl What on earth is it thenl'
They've seen Sam over there. e.-don't
you think they have?"
"Weli-yes. recken they have"
"Then it's no longer Massachusetts,"
What is it."
Sam -chusetts, and nothing else =
Who-ray for Hail Columbia & Co."
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1855-05-10

Hg An Act for the Protection of Bu-
rial grounds has passed both branches of
the Legislature. 1t provides
"That if any person shall open any
tomb or grave in any cemetery, graveyard
or any grounds set apart for burial pur-
poses, either private or public, held by
individuals for their own use, or in trust
for others, or for any church OF institu-
ton, whether incorporated or not, without
the consent of the owners or trustees of
such grounds, and clandestinely or unlaw-
fully removes or attempt to remove any
remains thereform, such person, upon con-
viction thereof, shall be sentenced to un-
dergo an Imprisonment in the county Jail
or penitentiary, for a term not less than
one year nor more than three years, and
pay q fine of not less than one hundred
dollars at the discretion of the court of
the proper county; any person who shall
wilfully destroy, mutilate, deface, injure
OF remove any tomb, monument, grave
stone or other structure placed in any
fence or railing. or other work for the pro-
lection or ornament of said grounds or of
any tomb, monument, grave stone or 9TH
or structure placed therein as aforesaid,
or shall wilfully cut, break or remove any
tree, shrub or plant, within the limits OF
such grounds, or shall shoot or discharge
any gun or other fire arms, or hunt any
game within said limits, shall be deemed
guilty of misdemeanor, and shall upon
conviction thereof before any justice Of
the peace, be punished by fine, at tho
discretion of the justice, of not less than
five nor more than fifty dollars
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1855-05-10

Judge Grier of the United States Cir
cult Court of Pennsylvania, has decided
that ton of coal is 2,24O and not 1000
pounds. The question came before him
on appeal from the United States District
Court, in an action to recover for coal
furnished steamer. The judge said
company of grocers might as we'll meet
and agree to reduce the number of oun-
ces in pound, and make the smaller
number the standard of pound for their
customers, as for coal dealers to agree
that the weight of a ton shall be 2, ,00Olbs.
His decision conflicts with a decision of
the Supreme Court Of Pennsylvania, which
decided a case in Pittsburg few months
ago, that according to the laws of Penn
sylyania ton weight is 1000 lbs.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1855-05-10
Proving Character.

DO you know the prisoner Mr.. JOnes!'
Yes, to the bone
What is bis character
Didn't know he had any
Does be live near you:'
so near that be has only spent five
shillings for frewood in eight years
Did he ever come into collision with
you in any matter!'
Only once, and that was when be was
drunk and mistook me for lamp post.
From what you know of him would
you believe him under oath!'
That depends upon circumstances.--
IF he was so much intoxicated that he
did not know what he was doing, | would.
If not / wouldn't.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1855-05-10
A Church.

WHAT CONSTITUTES CHURCH!
Not triple hierarchy, or throned priest,
The stolen trappings of the Romish beast,
Altar, or well sung creed,
Rites magical to save or sanctify,
Nor aught that lulls the ear or charms the
eye.
A band of faithful men,
Met for GODS worship, in an upper room,
On hillside, or lone glen,
Or meath the midnight's starry dome,
In veal, in woe, with holy, high accord,
To hear the counsels of His holy Word,
Pledged TO each other and their common
Lord;
THESE constitute Church!
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To Beautiful Young Ladies.

The Editor of the Cincinnati Ledger
thus discourses to the beautiful young la
dies Of his town:
"Wby is it that many of the most
beautiful young ladies of this city, while
walking in the streets are in the habit Of
holding up their dresses with both hands,
as though they we're going to catch some
thing in their laps-a bad practice really,
aad should not be carried to such an ex-
tent as it is, or can they find no other use
for their hands while walkingf Get a
fan, or a small parcel Of something, but
do let the dress alone. We presume it is
done for show; however, we'll ask our
better half when we go home"
His better half will tell him that he has
nothing to do with other ladies' dresses.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1855-05-10

MATRIMONIAL SpECULATIoN.--A gen.
tleman in Kelooshoo, Ark, was married
to a young woman, and after four months
connubial felicity, was presented with a
black baby. He called on bis lawyer, re-
lated the circumstance, and asked his ad-
vice. "All right" said the man of the
law, "let me have the papers, and you
shall have divorce instanter." oh
hang a divorce" replied the gentleman
~ only want to know if ] can sell the
cursed niggeI ~
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1855-05-10

At judicial investigation at Balaklava,
witness, sailor was asked wkas bis re-
ligion was. His reply was:
I'm blowed if know
Are you a Catholic' asked the Ex-
aminer.
'Oh, no. was the response, Tn ID
sure I'm not that, for | hate the Pope
like blazes, and l delights on steak on
Friday (Roars of laughter;
The Jud ges declared he was a Protest
ant.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1855-05-10

A man with an enormously large mouth,
called on dentist, to get tooth drawn.
After the dentist had prepared bis instru-
ments, aad was about to commence ope-
ration, the man began to strain and stretch
his mouth, till he got it to most fright
full extent. Sir, said the dentist, don't
trouble yourself to open your mouth any
wider, for | intend to stand outside to
draw your tooth
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NOBLEST OF sONNETs.
a State.

WHAT CONSTITUTES A STATE.
Not high raised battlement nor labored mound,
Thick wall, or moated gate;
No cities fair, with spires and turrets crowned;
Not bays and broad-armed ports,
Where, laughing at the storm, rich navies
ride;
Not starred and spangled courts,
Where low-bowed baseness watts perfume to
pride.
No! Men, high-minded men,
Men who their duties know,
But know their rights, and knowing dare
maintain,
Prevent the long-aimed blow,
And crush the tyrant when they burst the
chain:
THESE constitute State
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1855-05-10

The following is the supcrscriptian of
a letter that came through the Potst Of
ice in Patterson, o few days ago. 1t is
very rich:
'fill one Sharnus Shanahan Throulough
O'Bryllahan. From bis lst Cuzziu Pat.
0'Riley, of the county Antrim, 8 miles.
from the post town of Belley gaulley, Till
the care of Mr.. Luse, shebin house inu
Kaper, Paterson, II, jersey
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1855-05-10

Sa- An inventive genius intends ap-
plying to patent machine which he saws,
when wound up and set in motion, will
chase hog over a ten acre lot, catch,
yoke and ring him, arrange his squeal
for the piano, or by slight change Of
gearing, it will chop BIN into sausages
work bis bristles into shoe brushes and
manufacture his tail into cork screws.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1855-05-10

PRETTY SMART.-A little urehin some
two or three years old, being little dis
tance from the house, was suddenly star
tied by loud clap of thunder. He was
much frightened, and made rapid tracks
for the house. But as the shed was the
nearest shelter, he entered 1t, and casting
a defaut look at the clouds, exclaimed,
'Ihnnder array, I am et1ldey ule shed.
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VOL 10.
Published by Theodore Schoch.

TERMs-Two dollars per mum in advance--Two
dollars and quarter half yefly-and il not paid be.
fore the end of the year, Two dollars and half
No papers discontinued until all arrearages are pad
except at the option of the Editor.
NJ Advertisements not exceeding one square uen
nesl will be inserted three weeks for one dollar and
twenty-five cents for every subsequent insertion. The
charge for and three insertions the same ber-
a! discount made to yearly advertisers.
III All letters addressed to the Editor must be post
paid.
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None more impatiently suffer injuries
than those who are most forward in in
flicting them,
The Opelousas patriot. [volume] (Opelousas, Parish of St. Landry, La.) 1855-1863, 1855-09-22

Boarcrs who have fire IN their rooms viii fnrnishs
their oHi fuel and lightR., IS n vi i.sl.st e.
The Opelousas patriot. [volume] (Opelousas, Parish of St. Landry, La.) 1855-1863, 1855-09-22

Htantaliol 5oous, Hegsp sstnKes, s1efssys lansa
seys etc ete, general stock of Plantation Medi
Clues Of the best quality also, large stock OF Gra
The Opelousas patriot. [volume] (Opelousas, Parish of St. Landry, La.) 1855-1863, 1855-09-22

p " TIC gtage stand at n afIalae Estil- a. 2.
lettels, in Bellevue, about the 10th Of Au- ESeSl
gust, q dark bay HORSE, with q bob tail 81 SfH
The Opelousas patriot. [volume] (Opelousas, Parish of St. Landry, La.) 1855-1863, 1855-09-22

nspI&ace 0ompAs ~
ofesey variety and
The Opelousas patriot. [volume] (Opelousas, Parish of St. Landry, La.) 1855-1863, 1855-09-22

In South Carolina, twenty weight to one.
In Alabama, fifty to one.
In Georgia, six to
In Indiana four to
The average all the States fraction less than six
capital oene out of two hundred and twenty convictions
which took place about eighteen MONTHS in States viz in
NewYork Pennsylvania Missouri Louisiana New jersey Massachu-
sets Maryland hundred and of foreign
ers to eighty-two of natives.
Now, make citizens of them
The American party in favor of the repeal Of the Naturalization
laws for the present. the modeng and pecng Of them for the
future
The natuazd citizens holding vested rights under the Contu
ton law should most them in the free enjoy
of them Those foreigners who have shores under
existing laws have the right to become citizens after residence Of
five years but in the Of God from those that
come the dark and threatening that thunder
ing in the distance and which will perhaps but too
your Government its laws its and the very liberty which
you justly pride.
The honest hearted aborer asks from nothing but little shade
under the of American Liberty where he regret and
of whom he left behind think of the wrongs his native land
and die far from injustice and tyranny He will be content with lib
erty he will Of your citizenship you grant it to him. he
will abuse its sacred privileges But in the Of all
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WANTS.

w ANIED-TEACHERS.-A Gentle
ana modern Languages: Also. a Lady capable of
,esching all the branches of ORA WI Nc and
ssA!NTlNG in oil and water colors. and to assist In
Applyt to Rev; T CAMPBELL, Prest of War.
ren'on Female College, Warrenton, N. Carolina
Satisfactory reference required. an eff
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CALIFORNIA rrrMs

Mr.. y. Hubert Saunders, An attorney Of San
francisco, has been arrested on a charge OF Jorge.
and furnished
=, Inc y, accused Immediately after decamped, and
sii eHorte TO ascertain his whereabouts have been
unasa'iins He was charged TIN having forged
.oe name OF Gilbert Grant to mortgage upon Ger.
III ,, estate property at thu corner of Battery
u Gay streets; and further With having obtained
sne sum OF 50 900 from one Rlantier upon said
.otgea signature. Tho following forreries have
W smce been charged upon him Mr. II Riaulier
So,ooO; VIM. Hedge, % ooo, John b. Adder q
Lew, LEWIS Crouiher, Go 900: WIN H. Ohlsud, 81 900:
william Foaarty, 5000; attachment Tar money
loaned, "a 600. Total So, goo
ln the Lesisla,nraa bill to fund the a.atlhp debt
OF san Francisco has passed the House AZ the
Wneie debt, which now amounts to nearly 90 600. =
uoo, entirely contrary 10 the charter and conses
queniiy Illegal. the policy of funding II ali Ia
strongly objected to by considerable body of tag
payers. IVY - 'a~
~, Miss davenport made her frst appearance In Cal.
iorhla. at the Metropolitan Theatre, on Monday
evening, as Julia, In the Hunchback She was en-.
.uusssticaly received and fully iustited the renu
'stIon which preceded her arrival here.
lac American Theatre has closed for tho prc-
~ mas been a losing concern for some time.
the ,,, ana MRS. Barney Williams are starring Il In
H. s ue ofass Valley Telegraph SAYS that owing m
'ns aoppage OF the banks aud the consennsn, 60
saioh from the purchase of dust bundrad 49,
sand dollars OF il has accumulated In tha to,,ns;
ana can De bought for $40 so per o. ins,aad a,
paying Sl1 -, as heretofore "
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FtFfURE DAY
BY G3DDiN q zPpFRsoN

KuSTEE'S SALE OF VALUABLE
-, TonACCO FACTORY AND LOT xninIN.
Am rrsnnGhEIO. ON 7rH, BETWEEN c1Ry
AM VAN al sTb.-As trustees In : AZ rtstn dsaS :,
,a maze oy A. 4. Hughes ESQ dated AN AMI
Iooa, ouJ recorded 10 hichmond Hustirs. cdrn,s
osnai; q the request OF the holder IN 81. ,nts.
seCuoe ~ the said trust deed procee6 - ali -
PUBLIC auction on the premises a. TRfnS y -. -
noon, .ne th April 1885, If fair not The nsrt al,
asJ ~ the same hour, the real estate convsv.a ~
as i a INST deed consisting Of that lsr2. .na
Vol ouh. Tobscco Factory, on the East sds sf 1tS
sIso., between Cary and Canal streeta nos in tha
occupancy o. Messrs. Sizsr Dickinson NJ th. .n
I sn ren. OF *i55o, fronting 46 feet runnns hscL
10y Ieet 20 an alley 16 feet wide Xlso the 1,c.rt
-. soInnine on the North, fronting so feat ynnn;
oack Ioo feet to said alley ' A1ns
..e and q % o on the s1ps1sss: Of
no az e mnt 9Th April 1885, further credit AZ 70
until 4th April, 1857; and &c to the rssid NJ
~ sad proceeds of sale, such time a. the mid
uusnes snai prescribe and direct-the credit nav
10 pear interest from day of SALE to be sscprsd
" EIeso.,aoe notes and q trust deed
ie 20 the fore going real estate is bell .vea Tn
us pSIIec. put the trustees will convey with the
ne eoove real estate, from its sdvau aseous locs
n ano the substantial character of the Factory Il
tustiy esarded a. among the most desirable for to-
OF any OF that kind of property which viii
nasty como In market for a long time.
s.. A d. SANDS, Trustees.
caIo oy 0oDDfN l. APPERsoN, Aucts snI0
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BY ALEXANDER MOTT.

t,AIENSIVE SALE OF CROCKERY.
WI, HS ~ AZ AND CHINA AT AUCTION
o,. y. % soid on THURSDAY next, 18th inst. at 10
Lievsn crates and 20 tierces CROCKERy s,a
AssWARE, embracing the most sxrsn.;,. and
variety offered at Auction this season
' ''A Dia ed Edge % Breakfast, Dinner, Soup, Tea
io' oo~' arsnfse Breakfast, Dinner Scum. Tea and
o 90 COZ nranite Pitchers, all sizes and stvle.
90 90 COZ cora Flint Spittoors
I'D g dsz Granite Foot Baths, very superior
Io0 Granite Chamber sets 'Npeii''
ls0 do Basins and Ewers
10 doz Granite Bowls assorted szes
30 doz do Mugs do
~, ~ doz. do Cups and saucers
~ 1oz. common do do
l2o dcz. Cut, Fluted, Plain and BAR Trrh,.r.
pint and half pint
ALSO,
~ ooz Cane, Rush Wood Seat Chaira fKnocl
Downs,) in cases for shipment
me attention of the Trade is respectfuIiv BALLAD
70 thia sais as the Goods are all fresh and Of th
very pest quality. having been recsived on commits.
s'en greet from the manufacturers at the North
~ Hu'eserVeo. ALEX. MOTT,
natl
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LATEST MAIL NEWS.
Correspondence efthe Dispatch.

The K. A. Il. R.'s.--7 Trial of Engines
,SaGden Death, DC.
PETERsBuRG, April 9th
Our citizens were taken by surprise this
morning at the appearance of large mum.
her of inconceivable looking objects land.
inc from the Northern cars on their arrival
here. 1t wss soon rumored that they were
the mysterious r. A. II. r. s of your city
The : A. b. G.'s, of this place, received
them and escorted them around the city, and
entertained them at restaurant on Bank
street.
Al o'clock they took the train for home,
and every one who saw them in company
with the 5. A. Il. G's thought it the most lu
diarous sight ever witnessed.
This afternoon the free companies of the
civ had general washing at the river. All
the engines threw finely, but the Virginia
carried off the palm.
Coroner Davidson yesterday morning held
An inquest on the body of a negro woman,
found dead in the Kitchen of a Mr.. Dewber-
~ On Bollingbrook street. Verdict of the
iary came to her death by intemperance and
exposure"
Our Bollingbroke boys are highly delight
ed at the manner in which they were enter
tanned by the fire department of your city at
their recent visit. Yours. Z.
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BY TAYLOR g. WILLIAMS

CARPENTER SHOP, TIMBER. MA
~ TERIALS, &c, FOR sALE-Will be sold at
Auction on FRIDAY, the Goth day of April 1855. At
II O'Clock, A. NJ ON the premises, corner 9th ana
Clay streets, Richmond, a Carpenter Shop, LOT of
Timber, Materials, and other personal properly
TERMs-Cash. Sale conducted BY
TAYLOR WILLIAMS
ep lo-eotd Auctioneors.
HOUSE AND LOT AT THE CORN
IL Err OF MAIN AND MONROE STREETS,
AT AUCTlON-On MONDAY,S23d. April, at a
O'Clock, p. M, upon che premises will be sold the
neat and comfortable dwelling at the corner of Main
and Monroe streets, occupied by Mr.. George w.
Evans.
The house has four good looms. with kitchen with
two rooms well of excellent water in the yard and
the usual outhouses.
The whele premises are in perfect order, having
recently undergone thorough pair.
TIE lot fronts IS feet and back 15S feet to an
alley of 20 feet. The location of this property as
well as the character of the improvements render it
worthy ofthe attention of those in want Especially
a. the terms-as will be perceved-are unusually f.
vorable to the purchaser.
TERMs-The property is xubject to lien in favor
of the Protection Building Company for 1884 so cts
which amount the purchaser may at bis option re-.
tain out of purchase money he assuming the paw.
ment thereof to said company, In monthly install.
ments with interest, to the remainder one.third
cash. balance at months, with interest added and
satisfactorily secured
apl0 TAYLOR l. WILLIAMS, Aucts