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The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1855-03-15
How TO Ruin a Son.

l. Set him the example in the use of
intoxicating drinks.
2. Let him have his own way-the
j." largest liberty" so fascinating to the
imagination of" Young America"
8. Allow him the free use of money,
without any restraining sense of respon-
sibility to parent or guardian.
a. Suffer him to wander where ne
pleases on the Sabbath, and to spend his
evenings from home.
5. Give him the freest access TO wicked
com panions, who make mock of all
that is good, and condemn all authority.
6. Furnish him with no high aim in life
and no steady employment. 1t might
hinder the development of bis genius.
Pursue all or any of these ways, and
you will experience most marvellous
deliverance, if you have not to mourn over
debased and ruined child.
Thousands of parents have practically
adopted these rules in the management
of their children, and the results have
been exacly what one might anticipate
-" Their gray hairs have been brought
down with sorrow to the grave"
A widow, who was known by the en-
tire congregation to be greatly in want O
husband, was praying with great fer
vency, /" Oh thou knowest what is th'
desire of my heart" she exclaimed. 80
m M" responded brother, in broa'
accent.-It was wicked, but We are quite
sure that several graVe. members smf!e'
on tho cccasioE,
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1855-03-15
Glass Ewes and their Manufacture.

On the subject of the manufacture of
glass eye there is but little known in this
country, as most of these come from the
manufactures of France and Germany
1t is an operation of no little dexterity,
care, labor and ingenuity to make fea-
ture of the "human face divine" and much
more so that of that window of the soul"
the eye-to give it the proper form, size,
color, and that indescribable character
which no two pair of eyes have in COM
mon-for no two pair of eyes are exactly
alike. 1t may be of interest to speak of
the manufacture, by which piece of
senseless glass is made to initiate so near
ly as to evade sometimes the closest scrut-
iny and detection, the natuI aleye. There
are several large factories in Europe
where this is the chief subject of work
and their workT anship fairly rival nature.
In the first place the glass is assorted,
and only that of the cleanest and purest
kind chosen for the purpose. 1t is then
fused with the priming or white which is
formed by the addition of some metallic
substance, generally arsenic, to give the
pearls opacity hich is necessary. Some
times slight traces of cobalt are mingled
to give the delicate blush cast which the
white portion of the healthy natural eye
has. This being done-and the utmost
care is requisite in order that the fusion
be so conducted that no part becomes
more or less opaque, or more or less
tinged than the rest-the next point is the
coloring of the iris; and this is done with
metallic colors also-laid on the priming
in the proper position with fine pencil,
By an experienced artist, who, if the eye
is made to order, must have an accurate
description or still better must have an
opportunity of seeing the eye of the iDdi-
yidual for whom it is to be made. For
the different shades and eolors, as many
different mixtures of metallic oxides are
necessary-the "cerulean blue" and ga
zure," the "hazel" and "gray," the get
black" and chestnut brown" with their
infinite variations of shade are all pre-
pared on the porcelain palette of an eye
finder. These once laid on, the fusion is
again gone through with; and now there
remains the most difficult of all-the pu-
pill to be laid in For this purpose, jet
glossy black is uecessary--and that 1t
may appear more natural, it must be SO
laid on as to seem transparent, so that
one can look into it, or mere properly
through it. . This is accomplished by
sinking the pupil at first, while it is in
state Of partial fusion, by pressure, and
laying in the color, over which the small
lest fragment of clearest glass is laid, the
heat increasing and the eye complete
all except the necessary smoothing and
finishing that follows. This process of
the manufacture of single eye employs
large number of workmen, to each of
whom special department of labor is al
lotted-oDe to sort the crystal glass, one
to the fusion, one the color, etc. ETC.; and
to this fact it is owing that the art has
advanced to great perfection.-Con''try
/ Gentleman.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1855-03-15

A clergyman, preaching sermon on
some particular patriarch, was extremely
high in his panegyric, and spoke of him
as far excelling every saint in the calen-
dar. He took view of the celestial
hierarchy, but in vain, he could not as
sign to his saint place worthy SO many
virtues as he possessed; every sentence
ended thus:
where, then, can we place this grea'
PATRIARCH
One of the congregation, tired at las
of the repetition, exclaimed:
AS l am going away you may put hin
in my pew
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1855-03-15

When the summer of youth is slowly
wasting away into the nightfall of age,
and the shadow of the past years grow
deeper, and life wears to its close, it is
pleasant to look back, through the vista
of time upon the sorrows and felieities
of our earlier years. If We have a home
to shelter, and hearts to rejoice with us,
and friends have been gathered together
around our 6resides, then the rough place
of our wayfaring will have been worn
and smothed away, in the twilight of life,
while the sunny spots we have passed
through. will grow brighter and more
beautiful. Happy, indeed, are they
whose intercourse with the world has no
changed the tone of their holier feelings
or broken those musical chords of tht
heart, whose vibrations are so melodious
SO tender and touching in the evening
Of age.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1855-03-15
Obtaining Goods under False Pretenee.

We have in this town, an incorrigIble
wag who sometimes goes by the name of
"Bill Cowton," who a short time since
perpetrated the following ruse to obtain
seat in crowded church. Bill went
rather late one clear night to hear preach
ing in The Methodist Church in this Bor-
ough. On entering the church, and pas
sing up the aisle short distance, he took
a survey of the territory, and found eve
ry seat full. He was not long in laying
his plans. He well knew there were
number of beaux seated there, waiting to
escort their respective dulcinas home at
close of the meeting, and that they had
come unprepared toprotecttheir lady loves
from the peltings of a pitiless rain. He at
once made his excit, went home, got his
umbrella, wet it we'll at the pump, and
returned to church, and on entering the
aisle he gave the. umbrella good shake
to get the rain off it; which operation
being noticed by the swains, some half
dozen Of them were up and of in 3
trice for their umbrellas, when Cowton
quietly took one of the vacated seats
The b'hoys on getting outside the door,
found that it was clearly sell. Bills
one of 'em, he'll do-he will WrightS-
vMe Star.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1855-03-15

"PILING UP THE AGoNY."-At trial
the other day, at Sherborne, Sergeant
Wilkins called to the jury in the most
touching terms, by their verdict, to re-
store the prisoner to the bosom of his wife
and family, and dwelt on the effect the
result of the trial would have for happi-
ness or misery on those who are so dear
to him. When the learned Sergeant sat
down, wiping bis forehead after his effort,
he was little surprised to learn this
touching allusion to wife and children had
been made on behalf of bachelor!--Eng-
HSh Paper
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1855-03-15

PRETTY NEAR DRUNK.-A German
employed in one of our hotels, (says the
Easton Sentinel, was sent one or two eve-
nings since for bucket of cistern water.
Remaining longer than was necessary, the
landlord, who knew him to be pretty we'll
filled with lager-beer, went out to see
what was the matter, and found him in
dustriously turning the wheel of dray,
(Which bad been propped up to be greas-
ed, With his bucket placed under the
hub. Mynheer complained that the wa
ter vas very low Gin der cistern."
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1855-03-15

nar A novel mode of evading the
Sunday law has just been discovered in
N The Courier states that the keep
er of a Lager Bier eeller in the Bowery,
for the purpose of evadiug the Law requir-
inc him to close his place on Sunday, has
been in the habit of holding pretended
religious services therein, officiating him
self as the leader of ceremonies. tie
takes the Bible, reads chapter or two,
serves eaeh.of his bearers with glass OF
beer, and takes up a collection As the
Constitution probably did not contemplate
SO much liberty OF conscience, the ar
rangement will be interfered with BY the
police.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1855-03-15

NERVOUS OLD LADY.-Dear me, what
makes the cars stop herc1 Is there any
thing the matterl
Smart Young Man.-Yes, marin; a
chaw tobacco is lying right before the To-
comotive. AS soon as it's removed, We
will be under way again.
Scene closes, with the old lady giving
an extra tie to her bonnet string, an in
quiring look at small leather satche!
with a cloth handle.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1855-03-15

4 black man once went to Portland,
and attended church. He went into a
good pew, and the next neighbor asked
the man who owned it why he put mig
ger into his pew.
"Why, sir, he's Haytien."
"Can't help that-he's black"
"Why, sir, he's correspondent of
mine"
"Can't help that-hc's black"
"He's worth million of dollars"
"Introduce me-"
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1855-03-15

Mr. Shorts says Kansas is great coun-
try. Rents cheap, because they have no
houses. Women not expensive, because
they don't have any. The men, hogs,
cattle and dogs, oil lay in the same bed.
If you want to live like a doublebreasted
fghting-cock, go to Kansas. The boat
sails frequently.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1855-03-15

PoppING THE QUEsTIoN.-A young
lawyer, who had long paid bis addresses
to lady, without much advancing bis
suit, accused her one day of being 'insen-
sible to the power of love-.
1t does not follow she archly replied,
that am so because am not to be won
by power of attorney
Forgive me- replied the suitor, 'but
you should remember that all the vota.
ries of Cupid, are solicitors
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1855-03-15

UTA woman will cling to the chosen
object of her heart like possum to a
gum tree, and you can't separate her with
out swapping strings that no art can mend
and leave portion of her soul upon the
upperleather of her affectatons, She will
sometimes see something to love, when
others can see nothing to admire; and
when her fondness is once fastened on a
fellow, it sticks like glue and molasses in
a busby head Of hair.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1855-03-15
JOB PRnNTING
The Kansas Emigrants.

BY ]. @. WHITTIER,
We cross the prairies as Of old
The Pilgrims cross'd the sea,
To make the West, as they the East,
The homestead of the free.
We 70 to rear a wall of men
On freedoms southern line,
And plant beside the cotton tree,
The rugged nothern pine
We're flowing from our native hills
As our free rivers How;
The blessing of our mother-land
Is on US as we 60.
We 60 to plant our common schools
On distant prairie swclls,
And give the Sabbaths of the wild
The music of her bells.
Upbearing, like the Ark OF old,
The Bible in our van,
We 60 to test the truth Of God
Against the fraud of man
Nopause nor rest, save where the stream
That feed the Kansas run
Save where our pilgrims gonfalon
Shall foat the setting sun.
Wen sweep the prairie as Of old
Our fathers swept the sea,
And make the West as they the East,
The homestead Of the free.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1855-03-15

The old man was toiling through the
burden and heat of the day in cultivating
bis field with his own hand, and deposit
ing the promising seeds into the fruitful
lap of yielding earth. Suddenly there
stood before him under the shade of q
huge linden tree vision. The old man
was struck with amazement.
4 am Solomon spoke the phantom, in
friendly voice. What are you doing
here, old mani
If you are Solomon replied the ven
erable laborer, show can you ask this!--
In my youth you sent me to the ant; |
saw its occupation, and learned from that
insect to be industrious and to gather
What | then learned | have followed out
to this hour
you have only learned half your les
son. resumed the spirit. Go again to
the ant, and learn from that insect to rest
in the winter Of your life, and to enjoy
what you have gathered up
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1855-03-15

A compliment is recorded as having
been paid by rustic, who never before
tasted ice cream, to lady who, at an
evening party, had helped him to plate
of unsuccessful frigid milk" under it.
usual simple designation of "cream."
"Yo our cream is very sweet" said he;
but amt it little fetched with frost!"
1t was compliment cover the left, ,"
but it made considerable laughter at the
time.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1855-03-15
NOVEL MARRIAGE CEREMONY

NOVEL MARRIAGE CEREMONIAL
correspondent of the Staunton Spectator
states that the Rev. Mr.. Brown, of Bath
county, ", married few days since a
cross river-that is, the person was on
one side, and the bridegroom and his
dulcinea on the other. This mode was
resorted to on account of the water being
impossible. The license was thrown a.
cross the str cam by the bridegroom, after
having wrapped it tightly around stone
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1855-03-15

s1A PoETICAL GEM.-A distinguish
ed member of the Covington bar, having
in his youth been treated rather scornful-
ly by q young lady to whom he paid his
addresses, thus poured out his grief:
'Oh Eml Oh, EN-! you've me forsaken,
And that, too, without just cause;
But when you find that you are mistaken,
I'll be far away in the ARKANsAws =
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1855-03-15

nFThe venerable Peter Pickleby said
to his son Jabez, "Read your Bible
study the laws of Moses and don't repeal
any of them. Mind the Ten Command
ments, tn, and the Elevinth likewise-and
don't sell the birthright of Yankee ma
ton for mess of potash; and the day may
kun when you'll be minister of the pen
itentiory, or a secretary of newgation."
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1855-03-15
"Why, Bless her, Let her Go"

Some time ago, I fell in love
With pretty Mary Jane;
And I did hope that by and by
She'd love me back again.
Alas my hopes, dawning bright,
Were all at once made dim;
She saw 6 chap, l don't know where,
And fell in love with him.
Next time We met, (now how il was
l don't pretend to say
But when my chair moved up to hers
Why hers would move away
Before, | always got kiss,
I own with some small fuss,)
But nov, forsooth, for love nor fun,
Twas non n-come.at. O. bass!
Well, there we sat--And when We spoke
Our conversation dSelt
On everything beneath the sun,
Except what most we felt.
Enjoying this delightful mood,
Who there should just step in,
But be, of all the world whom
Would rather see than him!
And be would sit down by her side,
And she would-all the while
He pressed her hand within bis own
Upon him sweetly smile;
And che could pluck rose for him,
So fresh, and bright, and red,
And gave me ono which hours ago,
Was shrunk, and pale, and dead.
And she could freely, gladly sing,
The song he did request
The ones / asked were just the ones
She always did detest.
rose to lesve-and "She'd be glad
To have me longer stay !"
No doubt of il! No doubt they wept
To see me 60 away.
Isas me down. ] thought profound,
This maxim wise / drew;
It's easier far to like girl,
Then make girl like you.
But after all don't believe
Ny heart will break With wo I
IF she's q mind to love ''that chap"
Why, bless her, let her go!
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1855-03-15

s@- There is an old lady in Troy SO
full of sympathy, that every time her
ducks take bath in the mud-gutter, she
dries their feet by the fire, to keep them
from catching cold.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1855-03-15

s0r A friend inquired of lady who
was being courted by doctor and mil
itary officer, which of the suitors she In
tended to favor. Her reply vas that it
was difficult to decide, as they were both
akilling" creatures.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1855-03-15

"That's the fashion, hey'" said q stout
canal boy, as he was examining a pair of
inexpressibles at Jew slop shop.
The Jew NODDED in the affirmative.
"What, with that big, dirty stripe clean
down the side of 'em!"
Another nod.
"Well, I'm blamed if it won't be hard
tellin' spilled cloth from the new, bime by,
they're gettin' to immertstin' it sol"
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1855-03-15

A pedagogue threatened to punish a a
pupil who had called him fool behind
his back.
Don't! dontr begged the boy. Il won't
do SO again, sir, never. l will never speak
what l think again in my life
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1855-03-15

IPA young gentleman at ball, in
whisking about the room, ran his head a.
gainst young lady. He began to apol-
ogise. "Not word, sir" cried she, sit
is not hard enough to hurt anybody
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1855-03-15

The water that flows from q spring
does not CONCEAL in the winter. And
those sentiments of friendship which flow
from the heart cannot be frozen by
adyersity.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1855-03-15

Mr.. Geo. W. Curtiss, in recent lee
ture at New York, spoke of those pious
people who clasp their hands SO tight in
prayer that they cannot get them upon
when the contribution box comes around.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1855-03-15

Good temper is like sunny day; it
sheds brightness over everything. 1t
is the sweetener of toll, and the soother
of disquietude.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1855-03-15

Prosperity is the only test that
vulgar man can't pass through. 1t a
man has any thing mean in his disposl-
ton, little good luck is sure to bring
1t out.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1855-03-15

T Shocking times" as the old wo-
man said vben thslightpipg knocked her
over tbe wash tub.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1855-03-15
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The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1855-03-15

sg- When any body talks much about
his trials, there is more reason to believe
him to be thief.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1855-03-15

AN OLn METHOD OF BooK-KEEp1Sa.--
To keep al the books you lay your
Lands OF.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1855-03-15

If small boy be called "lad," is it
proper to call bigger boy "ladder'
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1855-05-31
TO THE PATRONS Of
Perham's third Gift Enterprise.

AT a meeting of the Committee of Share
holders OF Perham's Gift Enterprise, held al
The Academy Hail, Broadway, on Wednes-
day Evening, April 18Th, 1855, the follow
ing preamble and resolutions were adopted
n ordered TO be published:
Whereas, in view of the fact that several
enterprises have been started and carried on
with a seeming positive purpose of defraud-
ing those who could be persuaded TO por-
chase tickets therein and such fraudulent
proceedings have eyerted an injurious infu-
ence It. the sale OF tickets in the enterprise
Of MI. Perham; and whereas, il is deemed
essential that all the tickets should DO dispo-
sed OF before the distribution takes place, be
ii therefore
Resoiued, That in order 10 allow time for
that purpose, the distribution be postponed
until the 9Th OF July, a, such place as may
hereafter be determined on.
RESOLVED, That the committee have undi.
minished confidence i'm the integrity Of Mr..
Perham, and in his disposition TO conform
10 all his published promises 10 his patrons.
ROBT. BEATTY, JR.,
fwso Chairman
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1855-05-31
SPRING & SUMMER
GOD CHEAP!
s sr EVAuS


HAVING purchased the interest of Mr..
II Appleman in the new store nearly op-
.posiie The Episcopal Church, has received a
new assortment OF Spring and Summer goods
which he offers TO old customers and new
al sr1atae-
GREAT BARGAINS.
Among his ladies' dress goods are silks,
.berases, chinizes, ~debaizes, lawns, ginghams,
poplins Sc. He has
GENTLEMENS' DRESS GOODS.
such as fine black and brown French cloths,
black Doeskin and fancy Cassimers, satin
and fancy vestinas. black & Italian fancy
Cravats, Suspenders, Gloves; sc.
HATS and CAPS.
A large assortment of Mems and Bows
bats and caps, embracing every style and
quality, Also, a large and varied assortment
Of Parasols and Ribbons.
DOMESTICS-B leached & unbleached
Muslin, Checks, Tickings, Jeans, Drills, Ia
bls-diaper, Bagging, Toweling, Table-lin-
B00TSS SHOES.--Al large assortment,
Of Mems, Women's & Children's Boots and
Shoes, Jenny Lind & buskin Shoes at very
low prices.
GROCERfES.-A large assortment of
Groceries, such as Sugar, Coffee, Molasses,
Rice, Teas, &c., &c.
Ready made clothing. spring fashion.
~ The highest prize always paid for
grain or county produce Of any kind.
Bloomsbury, April 26, 1885.
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1855-05-31
"THE OPEN l.
GENTS wanted 10 sell a NEW Wo

A GENTS wanted 10 sell a NEW WORK,
"A entitled " Paaanism, Popery and Chris.
tianity, or the BLESSING of an OPEN BI.
BILE, as shown in the History OF Christian
ity, from the time OF our Saviour TO the pres.
ent day, by VincentW Miller. With a view
Of the latest Developments of Rome's Hostil.
lily 10 the Bible, as exhibited IN various paris
OF the world, and an expose of the absurdi-
ties of the Immaculate conception, and the
idolatfous venerslion of the Virgin Mary, by
Rev. ]. F. Berg, D. D., author OF "The Jes-
uits, ""Cburch and State" &c. &c. The au-
thor of this work, DR.. Berg, is acknowledged
TO be tie most able writer on Romanism in
the the county; those who have read his
discussions with Archbishop Hughes will
need no assurance OF this fact.
Agents will find this the most able work
published il is a large l2mo. volume, of
four hundred and thirty pages, illustrsted
with numerous engravings, beautifully and
substantially bound, and sold at 81 rs per
copy.
Specimen copies seut by mail, postpaid,
10 any part Of The United States, on receipt of
the above price.
Send for a copy, and Judge for yourselves.
Address J.. w. BRADLEY, Publisher,
4S North Fourth Street PHILADELPHIA.
May oath, 1855. 'c
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1855-05-31
SPECIAL NOTICES.

PERHAm's GFT ENrERrmsE.--The Com.
int,ee appointed by the Shareholders in this
affair, to distribute The 10000 Gifts amongst
The ticket holders, have deferred The distri-
button until the blh Of July, on account OF
there remaining unsold some few thousands
OF tickets. MI. Perham, ever anxious 10
meet the views Of bis patrons, offers exIraor-
binary inducements 10 Agents TO engage in
abe sale Of the remaining tickets, so that
there may be no more delays, which are an
qnesiionably as vexatious TO him as TO those
who have purchased tickets In his enter
prise. We commend the reading OF his adj
vertisement 10 .onr patrons, and hope thai
each and all will lend a helping hand 10
bring The matter to an early and satisfactory
contamination.