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Horrors of Indian Warfare.

The following account of a desperate
fight with party of Indians, copied from
the San Antonio (Texas) Ledger, calls to
mind the days of old, when the frontiers
we're the theatre of many such fatal con-
ficts and the scenes of many such inStan-
stances of undaunted courage:
"On Saturday evening, June 80, some
fifteen Indians surrounded the house OF
Mr. Westfall, who is well known to most
Of our citizens, and who lives on the Leo
ma, some thirty-five miles below Fort In
ge. and in this county. The attack was
made upon Mr.. Westfall while he was ab-
sent from the house, leaving at the tine
no occupants in it but Frenchman named
Louis and large dog. 1t seems that the
Indians had been lying in wait for some
time, and took this opportunity to attack
him. Mr.. Westfall, however, succeeded
in getting back TO his house, wounded in
dangerous manner, the ball striking him
in the left breast high up and coming out
of his back under the opposite shoulder.
He fastened the door, and the Indians
then commenced an attack on the house.
Louis and Westfall now exchanged shots
with them in rapid succession, but West
fall was fast failing from loss of blood
Louis approached an aperture in the wall
in order to make sure aim, and was shot
through the heart, fell and expired. The
faithful dog, on seeing Louis fall and the
blood streaming down from his body, be-
came frantic with rage, and, rushing out
a small aperture, sprang upon the Indians,
seized one, aud tore every garment from
his body, and was on the eve of killing
him when be was shot AMI ovcrpowercG
by the demons in human shape that sur
rounded him. Westfail, overpowered By
the loss of blood, could only support him
self now by holding to the walls of the
house; but nothing daunted, Ire tore
large aperture in the wall and stuck hl'
gun out, in order to keep up appearances
The Indians, DO doubt thinking they
would have long siege, and many Of
them being severely wounded, left, taking
with them all the horses belonging to theiI
ranch. 1t was now night, and Nesttal
remembers of crawling to his bed, whicl
gas the last consciousness he had unit
Sunday evening, when he found hlmsel
living op his bed covered with blood thai
had come from the wound and from hi:
mouth; but he was not able to come from
his bed until Monday, when, from the
stencil of the dead body in the room, be
found something must be done. Will
great effort he succeeded in dragging th
body about twenty feet, but could get
no further. At sunset on Monday eve
ming he started towards Fort Inge for as
sistance, but succeeded that night in get
ting only four miles; and on Wednesda.
evening he arrived at house in the Vi
cinity of Fort Inge, where he procured as
sistance, and is still alive, and his physl
clan has strong hopes of his recovery
Mr.. Westfall is man of strong fran
and extraordinary constitution, which ac
counts for his remarkable escape. He
a terror to the Indians, and is known O.
the frontier by the name of Leathe
Stocking" The Indians without doub
were the Lipans, who commit their mur
ders, plundering, &c. and then take shell
ter in Mexico.
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Exciting Scene at a Camp Meeting.

On Sunday week a violent thunder
storm passed over the vicinity of Dutch
Greek, near Cincinnati. where camp
meeting was in progress. The Cincinnati
Enquirer says:
Several large trees were blown down,
and one, huge beach, half rotten, was
prostrated TO the ground while twenty five
or thirty persons were congregated under
its branches. Fortunately it fell so slow
that every one escaped unhurt, and dam
aged nothing except a baroucbe, which
was capsized and completely wrecked. A
gentleman who witnessed the falling Of
this tree from a distance says that the es-
cape of those under it seemed almost mi
raculous. The Storm was at its fury,
and, as the old tree gradually bowed un-
der the gale, men, women, and children
rushed in every direction to save them
selves, sbrieking and screaming. Sever
al were knocked down by the branches,
but were not injured. a number Of tents
were torn to pieces and others blown en-
tirely away. While the storm was rag
ing the great mass Of people broke for
the open fields, where they remained un-
til the storm was over. Such a soaked
drenched, and thoroughly saturated crowd
of human beings have not been met with
in this region of the country as far back
as the memory of the oldest inhabitaDt'
runs"
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The Dead come to Life.

A circumstance of a somewhat extra
ordinary character, occurred short time
since in one of the fourishing towns OF the
Midland counties. A clergyman died,
and his mother and sisters, on the third
day after bis decease, recollecting that no
likeness remained of the once cherished
son and brother, it was agreed, ere the
crave closed over him, that the body
Should be unshrouded and portrait ta-
ken. A young lady Of some profession
al celebrity, was engaged for the task
She with the assistance of the attendant,
took off the shroud, and placed the BODY
in the requisite posture; but other duties
recurring the artists attention, the sketch
was deferred till noon. About II o'clock!
at the foot of the bed, the lady commenced
and went through an hours work on the
image of death. At this stage of the pro
ceedings, by some unaccountable motion
the head of the death-like figure fell OF
the side. Nothing daunted, the artls1
carefully took the head to replace it, WheI
lo the eyes opened, and staring her ful
in the face, the dead" inquired Wh'
are you?" The young professional,
without trepidation, took the Sandag'
from the head and rubbed his neck. II
Immediately saw the shroud, and laughe
immoderately. The artist quietly Gale.
the family their JOY may be imagined
but cannot be described. That evening
he who had lain three days in his shroud
bemoaned by mothers and sisters wit
asonizing tears, begladdened their heart
by taking his accustomed place at theI
tea table, and at this moment is maxim
an excursion to North Wales.-Fore1g
PAPER.
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il Gov. Reeder is expected to arrive
At home in a few days, and great prepa-
ratious are making at Easton to give him
public reception, such as shall testify
tas popular appreciation Of his conduct,
d, well as furnish an emphatic rcproof to
the weak and corrupt Administration
which refused TO stand up for an officer
o. its own appointment, simply because
lie was an honest man.
The Harrisburg Union, a leading organ
Of the Pennsylvania Democracy, in speak
ing Of Reeder's return, suys:
"Wherever he appears he will be greet
ed by the people as the champion Of the
tree and uncontrolled right Of suffrage;
and the day is not far distant when, 10
the old Keystone Stase, he will enjoy
something more than the mere title Of
Governor We must also again express
rcprobation Of his removal. We believe
that this is tue feeling of Pennsylvania
We charge the President with having dcs-
Grated the power be exercises. We charge
him with prostituting himself with ruffiau-
ism and lawlessness. We charge him
with cripging and fawning and playing
the sycophant to the South for the sake
of continuance in Office. We charge him
with violating the trust and confidence of
the North. We charge him with treach-
cry to the noble sentiment be once utter
ed that be knew no "no North, no South,
no East, no West" for he has demon
ttratcd that in truth with him there is no
North-all is South. His last act sam
mons him before the bar OF public opinion,
aud by that tribunal he will be tried and
condemned. His judges cannot be bribed,
neither can they be awed by all the
prestige that surrounds the least of the
Presidents. 10 Slight oI hand or shuf-
fling trick can save him from the neither
most political damnsliou to which hope
never enters, aDd from which there is no
resurrection"
Sss- Since the above was in type, We
learn that Gov. Reeder will not return to
Easton as soon as has been anticipated.
The latest Inform alton is. that be will not
leave Kansas until October.
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Villapous Legislation.

Amongst other acts passed by the quasi
Of Kansas, is one requiring
that settlers from Massachusetts shall take
an oath Of allegiance to the Constitution
and laws of the United States, the fugi-
five slave law and the organic act of Kan
sas Territory included; and that they shall
support the laws enacted by the Terrific
rial Legislature Of Kansas, for which they
must pay fee Of three dollars. or be de-
barred from the elective franchise. The
people of all other States, by paying tax
Of one dollar, without regard to the length
Of time they have remained or purpose to
remain are to enjoy an equalprivilege with
them, and that without the necessity oi
taking an oath.
The Legislative Council Of Kansas have
! likewise passed an act, and sent it down
to the Legislative Assembly for concur
renee in which the penalty of death Is
denounced against any one who shall en-
tice away or abduct a slave belonging in
that Territory: and also the same punish
ment against any person who shall steal
slave from any other State or Territory
and bring the same into Kansas. Also
the importing or introduction into the
Territory of any abolition document,
tending to incite slaves to rebellion against
authority, is made punishable with death
1t cannot be possible that the scoun,
drels who have taken violent possession
of the legislative authority of Kansas,
have any rational hope of enforcing the
laws which they are framing, or they
would certainly try to make them of a little
more rational character, and more in ac'
cordsnce with justice and common sense
However, let the rascals have plenty o.
rope and they will effectually hang them
selves. The intelligent men of the South
very generally regard the antics of the
Missouri interlopers in Kansas, as an out
rage upon order and good government
and disgrace to the nation If we hac
half man in the Presidential Chair, hC
would send to Kansas a force strong e.
nough to protect the Territory agains
Missouri aggression, and ensure to the
regular settlers the full enjoyment of theil
civil rights. But nothing can be expect
ed of the present weak and timid Execu
tive He has not the nerve to do his du
tY, even if he had the will SUSScC Reg
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1855-08-30

just burned and for sale IT'S, 900 brick
OF the very best quality, at his yard, about
quarter of mile from Stroudsburg, on
the public road leading to Stokes Mill
Orders from Contractors or private bull
ders will be received at the yard or at the
residence of the subscriber, in Strouds>
burg. Brick delivered if desired.
Produce of all kinds Except Cabbage}
taken in exchange for Brick. Cash, not
refused. OLIVER D. STONE,
Stroudsburg, August l6, 1855,
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DELAWARE WATER GAP
classical SCHOOL.
Monroe County, Pa
Twenty-four miles above Easton.

Twenty four miles above Easton.
Rev. EE. S. HOWELL, Principal
This Institution for boys is located in the
midst of beautiful and sublime mountain see
merry, and enjoys the advantage of pure noun
tain air. The buildings have been erected
by the principal and fitted up with view to
afford the best accommodations for q fam
lily boarding school
la addition to the usual branches of Eng
lish education, instruction will be given in
the Latin, Greek, French, and German Ian
guages, and in all the branches required to
prepare young men for college or for business
pursuits.
The academic year is divided into two terms
of five months each, commencing on the lst
day of May and November. Vacation in
April and October.
For circulars, containing terms and other
particulars, address the Principal, Delaware
Water Gap, Monroe County, Pa.
N. B.-A few pupils can be accommodated
after the lst of September next.
August 80, lS55.-3m.
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Au0itor's Nutifc.
In the Orphans Court Of Monroe CC

In the Orphans Court Of Monroe Coz
In the matter of the sale of the Real
Estate of Simon Heller, deceased, by
Joseph Trach, Executor.
February %, 1854, report Of sale pre-
sented and confirmed 7aS9.
Same day, on motion of Mr.. Dimmick
for William Tompkins, the Court appoint
Charlton Burnett, Auditor, to report the
facts with distribution annexed.
The undersigned will attend to the du
ties of the above appointment, at his Of
fee in Stroudsburg, on Saturday, the
18th day September next, 1855, at 10
o'clock a. NJ. when and where all persons
interested can attend.
CHARLTON BURNETT,
Aug l6, l655.-4t. Amllt0r.
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MARRIED..

In Stroudsburg, on the 25th inst, by
NJ. NJ. Burnett, Esq. Mr.. Charles Fellyer,
of Paradise, and Miss Melissa Bisbing, of
Tannersyillc.
At Centreville, Mount Bethel, on the
25th inst. by the Rev. Wm. B. Wood, Mr..
Henry Kemmerer, and Miss Mary Ann
Mansfield, both of Hamilton, Monroe co.
At the same time and place, By the
same, Mr.. Henry Houser, of Stroud town
ship, and Miss Catharine n. Kemmerer,
of Hamilton.
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C,nrtorfeit FIVE dollar notes of the O.
can Bank, of New ! ork City, extremely
well calculated to deceive, are in circula
ton. They may be detected By noticing
taa f-ure . on the left hand upper end.
i the genuine notes there are three faint
lina< drawn around the shading Of the
G,ure. On the spurious only one. The
scroll work at the extreme end piece
,;rike~ the border Of the counterfeit, while
there Is some space between them in the
genuine.
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administrators Notitr.

Estate Of JOHN III. WOLFE, late Of the
Borough Of Stroudsborg, decd.
Notice is hereby given that letters of ad-
ministration upon the above named estate,
have been granted to the undersigned by the
Register Of Monroe county All persons,
therefore, indebted to the said estate, will
please make immediate payment, and those
having claims against the same, will please
present them duly authenticated to the un-
dersigned for settlement.
THOMAS STONE, Admir-,
August 30, lS55.-6t Stroudsburg, Pa.
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psE-TLe StroudS5avg Free U5icrs School
will reopen next Monday. Parents are
requested to send their children then, so
that they will be placed in their proper
classes. Ifthey are kept away for week
or two they must miss the Introductory
lessons, by which their progress, during
the whole term will be materially retard,
ed
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E-auch Chunk Bank,

The following named persons were elec-
ted Directors OF this Bank, on Wednes-
cay of last week, viz:
Q. II. Wheeler, ". r. Otis, Charles O.
Skeer, A. G. Brodhead, Jr., George Bel
f7rd, Milo NJ Dimmiek, A. A Douglas,
Jas. Mclean, Jr., Jacob Bauman, Daniel
Hebcrling, Tilghman Arner, Cameron
LocAhart. and r. D. Stiles.
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FIVE DOLLARS REWARD.

The dwelling house of the undersigned
was entered, on the evening of the l4th
inst, and robbed of about S5 in small
change, pair of black Cashmere pants,
one shirt, pair of ladies under sleeves,
pair of gloves and variety of other
articles. The above reward will be paid
to any one who will apprehend or give
such information as would lead to the de-
lection of the thief.
G. G. MECHTLE.
Stroudshuro Aucust I6 1888
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The Mormons in Utah are about being
reduced to starvation. Countless swarms
of grasshoppers are busy devouring the
vegetation. They have wholly eaten up
the wheat-save scattered patches which
have been preserved by the labor Of men,
women, and children, organized into re-
lieving squads; who with willow brushes
have painfully swept the insects into run
ming water, where open bags caught them.
On the lst of June the winter grain crop
of Utah was represented to be lost.
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T,ehigh Valley Railroad.

This road was formally opened from
Mauch Chunk to the Lehigh Gap, on the
2lst inst Judge Packer, Thomas Craig,
Jr., and several others made speeches.
About the 18th Of September, the cars
nil run through from Pbilipsburg.
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Frirhtfnl Accident at Easton.

A serious accident occurred at Esston,
on Wednesday last, by the falling of a
frame building which was being raised,
six persons were seriously injured, and
Mr. Burt, the carpenter, fatally.
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The Nashvill Wig says that the Mi
Bcrs' and Manufactures Bank Of Knox
vile, Tennessee, has failed, and that its
notes, good many of which are in cir
cu'ution, are worthless This Institution
has been in operation but short time
1t VAS chartered by the last Legislature.
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u Itis said that there are over three
thoa-snd persons in New York City whose
only lodging place is the door step, the
coal box or the benches in the public
squares.
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Delegate Election.

The Delegate Election of this County
came of on Friday last and resulted in
the election of 20 Delegates for Barrett,
and for Bell.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1855-08-30

Ia Hon. Abbott Lawrence died at his
rc-i3cnce in Boston, the 18th inst
lie was one of the weathcst men Of Bos-
;an. and has fllcd various important po-
1itical positions, including Minister to
England.
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MONROE COUNTY MUTUAL
FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY.

The annual election of the Company
will be held at the Court House, in the
Borough of Stroudsburg, on Monday, the
Sd day of September next, between the
bours of 2 and A o'clock p NJ, for the
election of thirteen Managers, for the en- :
suing year. ,uor O.
August so, 1865.
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NFMessrs. MUM g. co. have been for
many years, extensively engaged in procur-
ing patents for new inventions, and will az
wise inventors, without charge in regard TO
the novelty OF their Improvements.
August 80, 1853.
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Large CacamJcrS.-Mr Robert Marks
second ward, Allegheny, showed our re-
porter yesterday, three large cucumbers,
measuring two feet ten inches, three feet,
and three feet ten inches and half in
length. They had grown two inches a
day for the previous ten days.
PjHSI,,/yy Touru1J OH
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A number Of the colored population of
Trenton, on Sunday, took one of their
own number, rode him on a rail, and
ducked him in the canal, for living and
cohabiting with couple Of white women.
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The Southern journals represent that
the rice crops are unusually fourishing,
aud that the indications promise more
than an average Yield Garthis sv5s+,|.e
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Ex-Governor Metcalf, of Kentucky,
died of Cholera on Saturday last at his
residence-ForeSt Retreat.
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@At Tamaqua the Anthracite Bank
has just been organized, Richard Carter
President.
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Allentown Bank.

Charles W. Cooper, Esq. has been clec-
ted Cashier of the Allentown Bank, in
place Of w H. Blummer, Esq. resigned.
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NJ. Is. PUOIENS,
ABRAM BUSH.

N. B.--The Livery business will be
continued by M. B. Postens, who will be
pleased to see his old friends and patrons
at his stable, and will warrant the car
riages and horses in good order, and pen-
ty of silk on the crackers.
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DIS5Oi5U IIOMn
Str0udsburg, August %, 1855.

'7V' O'4co0'''oi HuguSI 20, IOo"'
The partnership heretofore existing be-
tween the undersigned, in the Livery bu-
siness, is this day dissolved by mutual
consent. All persons indebted to the firm
arc requested to make immediate pay
ment, as the accounts are due and must
be paid, to NJ. b. POSTENS, who is du-
ly authorised to settle the same.
NJ. b. POSTENS,
ARP AM RITCJ
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BRICK! BRICK!!

'troudsburg August l6, 1855.