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The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1858-12-02
Yankee all over.

Bayard Taylor says that Yankee in
walking in St. Petersburg, one mudd y
day met the Grand Duke Constantine
This sidewalk was not wide enough for
two to pass, and th. street was very deep
in filth, whereupon the American took a
silver rouble from bis pocket, shook it in
bis closed hand, and cried out, Grown
or Tall" "Crown," guessed the Graud
Duke. "Your Highness has won." said
the American, looking at the rouble. aud
stepping into the mud. The next day
the Yankee was invited by the Grand
Duke to dinner.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1858-12-02

The Sheriff of Newcastle county, Del
aware, or his deputy will shortly have
an extensive job of whipping to perform
At the late court in that county, no less
than seven persons were convicted of
criminal offences, and, iu addition to the
fines and Imprisonment imposed, some
of them are TO be sold, and receive from
eight to twenty lashes each. One Of the
couvicted-a woman--found guilty of
stealing a small sum of money and few
articles Of wearing apparel, from a per.
son with whom she tarried all night, is to
receive ten lashes, and to be sold, within
the State, for period not exceeding sew
en- years.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1858-12-02
a very Young Mother.

In the return of indignent children
supported by the town of Taunton, re-
Gently made to the Secretary of the COM
mouwealth, the overseerS certify that
elizabeth Drayton was eleven years old
the twenty fourth day of May, 1858; aud
became the mether Of Horace White
Drayton, on the first day of February,
IS5s-three months and taccnty tour days
Ae,fore she aoaS eleuen gears DID," and on
the 30th Of September of the present year
the mother and child were living at the
public charge, in the town Of Taunton,
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1858-12-02
a Negro Running for Representative in
Maine.

An Election for Representative, to
fill the place Of VIM. Chase, resigned,
took place in Portland, Me-, on the 18th
inst. Neal Dow, the temperance cham.
pion, and colored man named Peter
Francis, were the priueipal competitions
The votes were few. but Dow received
majority of 772. 1t is needless to say
that the "colored eeuman" was nomina-
ted and supported By the Lecompton De-
mocracy-a party which is constantly
tauntiDg the Republicans with love Of
negroes, yet is itself the first to set the
example of voting for black candidate
for office.
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che 1cffcrsonian.
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 2, 1853.
Shocking Accident /!

A locomotive on the d. L. & W. X. H.,
exploded at Spragueville, on Monday the
29th inst. The fireman, Thomas Loner'
gan, was blown to atoms, and only a
portion Of hi. body bas yet been recover
ed.
Edward Hawley, was fatally injured,
and died in short tine after removal;
and two others were badly scalded, but
will probably recover.
The engine was attached to coal train
and was standing on the swith, at the
time of the accident. We have oot heard
the cause of the explosion, but it was
probably owing to want of sufficient
water 10 the boiler,-if so, a culpable
negligence on the part Of some one.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1858-12-02
WI AR ASEED.

On the 25th inst, by the Rev. G. W.
Mclaughlin, Mr.. Edward B. Dreher, and
Miss Fanny Thompson, all of this Bor-
ough.
Accompanying the nbove notice, We
had the pleasure of receiving bottle of
wine, and a splendid variety of cake,
which, it is Dcedeless to say, was most en-
Enthusiastically discussed aud duly appre-
ciated Especially the acine, by all hands.
For while all typographical cares were
flung to the winds, and our sanetum sane
forum resigned to the sway of Backus.-
Under the hilarity and inspiration of the
moment our devil was seized with ma.
lleious desire to perpetrate piece of po-
etry, but by moral suasiou backed by
cordwood stick, We induced him to aban-
don his insane attempt. and to m AXE his ex-
1T through the back door. He is now do.
ing as we'll as could be expected under
the circumstances. aud has recovered suf.
fciently to wish the happy pair, long
life and any quantity Of blessings, to which
we respond-amcn.
On the lith inst, at Bucyrus, Ohio.
by the Rev. p. Hownstein, Mr.. c. Fl.
Hownstein, Of the former place, and Mis-.
Eun'ce Dutct, OF Datotsburg, Pa
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Death of a Member Of Congress.

The Hon. Thomas l. Harris, who, it
will be remembered, was the leader Of
the Anti. Lecompton wing of sthe Demo.
cratic Party, in the House of Representa-
tives, in the struggle upon the Kansas bill,
last Winter, died on Tuesday of last week
at Springfield, Illinois. He was reelected
to Congress from the District in which be
resided, at the recent election, although
in very feeble health at the time. Mr.
Harris was man of ability, and much
respected by those whom he represented
in Congress for a number of years.
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Condition of the Gouldy Family
New York, November rs,

NEm Ohh, 4NONGWUeT y.
Mrs. Gouldy has SO far recovered from
her wounds as to be considered out Of
danger. MIR. Gouldy is also in fair va
for recovery. One 0: the wounds upon
his bead has entirely healed, but the 9th.
ers are still very sore. The brain pro
trudes to the size of walnut, but the at.
tending physicians confidently assert that
be will finally be restored to health His
side has not yet recovered from the para
!ytic shock consequent upon the affection
Of the brain. The galvanic battery is to
be applied, as soon as the strength of the
patient will admit of it Mr. Gouldy has
not yet been informed Of the suicide of
bis son.
Young Nathaniel is convaIescent, being
able to sit up in bed and converse
Charles is also better, but makes slow
progress. The servant girl Murphy is
still in the New York Hospital, where
every attention is paid to her. The doc.
tors believe she will recover.
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Taking it Hard.

The Franklin Review tells the follow
ing hard story of Governor Harris: The
Governors of several States having late.
ly set apart day for Thanksgiving and
Prayer, good citizen, who desired that
Tennesseeans should do like other folks.
ventured to accost Governor Harris on
the subject; His Excelleucy. though usu-
ally mild and decorous gentleman, is
reported to have received the suggestion
with very bad temper. II should like to
know" said he, "wbat the ID the De-
mocracy have got to thank God for this
fall"
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JURY LIST, for Dec. Term, 1853.
GRAND JURORS.

III. Smit!Gel1-Jo,hua Brink, Moses
OSerfeld, George Rouse, Ephraim Huff
man, William FraDken6eld, William w.
OVer6eld, John Dewitt.
JackSon-Jobn Bellies.
IStroUd-Dapiel Jayne, Philip Fisher,
Jesse SHUTTER, joseph Dussnbtrry, Jacob
Sumney.
THnkhann0ck-Jobn Smith.
Smithfeld = Michael Walter, David
Fcnner.
PocOno-George Ace, Simon Labar,
Jacob Stoufer.
PoH-Charles Fisher.
CHestmmhiH-Pe,er Huff, NTH, John
P. Kresge.
Honi1t0n-He Title.
Pice-Frederick Deib!er.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1858-12-02
The Fastest Time on Record.

Porter's Spirit says the fastest time ey-
err m ade by an American horse was made
by Priorcss in her running for the late
Gesarowitch in England over the turf OF
New Market Heath. The distance run
was two miles and quarter apd twenty
eight wards, and the tune in which 1t wa>
run was three minutes and City seconds,
the mare carrying one hundred and sew
en- pounds. This is at the rate OF Ole
minute Asa seconds, or say 40 10 the
nile, two miles at tie rate OF 81; ana
if carried out at the same rate the Good
wood-cup distance in 4 25, and tour
mile heat in 04. The two-mi,c rate
however, having been done, is that which
may be fairly compared with the two
mile tine performed By American horses
in this country. The "American Racing
Calendar and Trot,iug Record" gives the
time OF Hegira, four-ycar old, which
ran a two-mile heat at New Orleans in
1850, With catch weight, in 3 343, the
best two mile time made in this country;
consequently, the 80 of Prioress is in
every way better, and deserves to head
the American Record.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1858-12-02
Destructive Fire at Mauch Chunk.

We learn by telegraph, that fire
broke out, at two clock, on Saturday az
ternoon last, in the Lebigb coal and Nav
igation Company's carpenter shop. IN
Mauch Chunk, which entirely consumed
the shop, and the Company's warehouse,
at the wharf, besides large quantity Of
goods, lumber, Sc. The damage is esti,
IN atei at about four or five thousand dol
Daaiy ItmeS
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1858-12-02
Another Opposition Victory in Berks.

READING, Pa, Tuesday, Nov. 30, 1858.
The election to Gil the vacancy in Con
gress caused by the resignation of j.
CLANCY Jones took place to-day.
Cumru Township shows an Opposition
loss of "a, as compared With the October
election.
Muhlenterg Township shows an Oppo-
.tion gain of As.
Spring Township shows an Opposition
gain of 6.
Reading City gives Keim. the Opposi-
ton candidate, $50 majority; gain OF
50 since October.
Four other townships show au Opposi-
ton gain Of 10.
There is little doubt that Gen. William
Ii. Keim il elected.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1858-12-02

The Gonzales (Texas) Inquirer of the
10Th ult., gives the following glowing ae.
count of days hunting: "One of our
citizens was in camp hunt a few days
since, on the Neuces, in which be helped
to kill SO deer, as turkeys, 3 leopard cats,
panthers, bear, and about 200 part
ridges, besides hooking as many trout as
they could eat, cutting bee-tree filed
with honey. and catching a runaway ne
gro"
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New York Municipal Election.

A triangular fight comes off in New
York, on the 7th of December, at the
charter election. The Democracy have
two tickets, Tammany and anti-Tamma.
uy-the split seeming to grow wider eve
ry day-aDd the united opposition will
doubtless be concentrated on People s
ticket.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1858-12-02

L. Is beeoming custom out West for
newly married people to send to newspa.
per publishers, along with their marriage
notice. the amount of . years sabscrip-
ton. This is very sensible CUSTOM
Next to good wife or husband, the great.
est earthly blessing is good newspaper.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1858-12-02
Ohio,

Interesting Agricultural statistics o,
Ohio have been published by the State
Agricultural Society. There are 81 600.
900 worth of hogs iu the State; So. OOO,
600. worth of sheep; s2l 900. 900 worth
of cattle; sls5, 100000 worth Of mules
and asses, and $50. 600 horses worth sa5..
Ooo, 600. The total annual value of ap.
ricultural products reaches 81 SO. 600 oOe,
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The Home Journal.

A new series of this excellent paper
will be commenced on the 6rst of the
coming year, at which time will begin the
publication of series of beautiful origi.
mel works of fact and fiction, written by
some Of the best American authors. In
additiou, the Home JounM will be light
and sparkling in its various departments
of literature aud the arts. We esteem
the Home Journal one Of the hest and
cheapest family newspapers in the world,
and heartily commend it to the patron
age of those who do not receive this ad-
mirable paper. Morris & Willis, l07
Fulton street, New York, are editors and
proprietors, and the terms are, for ono
copy, 81; for three copies, s5--or one
copy for three years, S5; for club of
seven copies, $40; for club of fifteen
copies, $40; aud that rate for larger
club always in advance.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1858-12-02
AGRICULTURAL MEETING.

At meeting held at the Court House
in the Borough of Stroudsburg, On Tues
day, Nov. 30th, 1858, to take into con-
sidcration the propriety of forming an
Agricultural Society. On motion of Col
c. Burnet, Joseph Kerr, Esq, of Stroud
township, was appointed Chairman, and
Hon. N. W. Coolbaugb, Michael Shoe
maker, Chas. FethermaD, Philip Shafer,
Vice Presidents.
A. Reeves Jackson and Geo. B. Keller,
Secretarits.
The meeting being organized, on mo-
tioD of Abraham EdiDger, ESQ. it was
ReSolred, That the officers of this meet
ing be and they are hereby appointed the
officers of the Monroe County Agricultur.
al Society.
The following gentlemen were added to
the list of Vice Presidents, Robert Brown,
Daniel Boys, Thomas w. Rhodes, Sias
L. Drake, Geo. l.. SHUTTER, NJ. H. Dreber
and Evan Crorsdale.
On motion the following named gen.
tlemen were appointed a committee to
draft Constitution and Bylaws for the
government OF the Society
c. BURNET, r. DEPUY.
6. b KELLER. J. FENNER,
M w. COOLBATGH.
ReSoFUed. That the chair appoint a
committee of three persons to report to
the next meeting the different localities,
the price of the land together With their
opinions as to the most suitable location
for the establishment of such Agricultur-
al Fair.
On motion Of G. B. Keller, it was
ResolUed, That the chair appoint two
persons from each Township, in the coun-
ty, a com mnittee to ascertain and report to
the next meeting, to be held in the Court
House, in Stroudsburg, on Monday even.
ing, December 9th, public sentiment in
their several localities, as to the proprie-
ty of giving aid to the enterprise.
WbcreupOn the following named gen.
tlemen were appointed said com mittee.
BoRoUGH OF STRoUDsBURG.-Jacob
Knecbt, John n. Stokes.
STROUD TowNsHIP.--Peter Keller,
Col. John Huston.
SMITHFIELD.-J. D. Labar, Henry
Smith.
NJ. SMITHFIELD.-John Dietrich, Jno.
Smith.
HAMILToN.--Jerome Shaw, Samuel S.
Keller.
JAcKsoN-John D. Frailey, Esq,
John Miller.
PoCoNo Peter Learn, Jacob Stouffer.
CooLBAUGH-.John p. Bowling, Esq,
Isaac Case.
CHEsNuTHILL-Philip Kresge, Peter
Kresge.
PoLK--Frederick Shupp, Reuben
Gregory.
ELDRED = j acob Correll, Peter Jones.
Ross--William Smith, Esq, Charles
Frantz.
ToBYHANNA.---Wa Washington Winters.
Henry Stoddard.
TUNKHANNocK-Saml. Mildenberger,
Peter MecwiDe, jr.
PARADIsE--Oiver d. Smith, Henry
Heller.
PRIcE--Jacob Price, Harrison Sc.
ring.
n9r Wine is selling 10 the North Of
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@The Harrisburg Telegraph eau
tions its readers against we'll executed
$40 counterfets upon the bank of Cham
bersburg. The plate of the counterfeit
cannot be distinguished from the genuine,
especially by persons who are Dot very
expert in such matters. The paper of the
counterfeit is white and the impression
pale. The bills of the genuine and coun-
terfeit are not Of the same size. but as it
may be iDconvenient to institute such a
comparison, better way to detect the
spurious is to observe the spelling Of the
Presidents Dame-in the genuine the
Presidents name is spelled Jos. Culbert-
son, in the spurious it is spelled Colburt-
son. Across the X and 10 on the cor
uers there is one dark line in the counter
felt, while in the genuine there are two
lines at equal distances from the centre.
This is good way of detecting them,
but we advise that an eye be kept on the
spelling of the Presidents name.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1858-12-02
A bankrupt Treasury.

he lear approach Of the period for
Cougrcss to convene awakens inquiry as
to the condition OF the national treas.
uFy, and the probable recoume eud ations
oi the President in reference to the
mode TO be adopted for providing the sim
egs Of sar. The expenditures of the
present Administration are imueuse,
while the receipts have fallen off alarm
ugly. Jast at present Mr.. Buchanan b as
sgloomy prospect ahead. The Washing
ton correspondent Of the Press thus spec
ulates OF the state of the treasury:
The co.t Of the Indian wars, which nv
information leads me to believe bid fair
70 continue with much animosity, aud the
expeditions, necessary and unnecessary,
OF the Government, not the least of " bicb
will be tie expedition to Paraguay, will
swell the expenditures of the GovernueD mt
enormously during the coming and other
years. Those who look for econ oDy will
Dc gricVously disappointed. Put the fig.
ure down to one hundred millions of dol
lars per annum. Where are you going
30 raise this revepuel Any statesman
will answer by tariff, and not by direct
taxation; and if tariff il must be one TO
help our domestic industry. 1t is true,
Mr.. Cobb talks about tax on tea and
coffee, which would be piece of insanity
aGd which even be would scarcely under
take. The whole revenue system must
of necessity be thoroughly overhauled.
'Iudependent," of the North American
presents the following dark picture
The official report Of the receipts and
expenditures Of the last fiscal quarter is
now public, and it exhibits just the mel.
aDcholy falling off that has all along been
anticipated, aud under the most favorable
circumstances, for this quarter may be
regarded as the very best of the year
10 order to appreciate exactly the actual
decline 10 revenue. have referred to the
corresponding quarters of the two prece-
ding yearF, and grouped the three togcth-
er for comparison, as follows:
Is56-Quarter ending Both September
From customs, $20,677, ,74O 40
From lands. 692, $3.50 39
From miscellaneous sources, 355, $40 5s
s2I .925, ,43l SO
ls57-Quarter ending SOth September.
From customs, $I6.573,729 81
From lands, 2,059,449 90
From miscellaneous sources, 29b, SAL O5
s2O,929,sl9 81
iS5s--Quarter ending Soth September.
From customs, Sl3,444, $50 %
From lands. 42l,l 50
From miscellaneous sources, 959. .s67 "a
Sl4,s25, ,679 46
II will be seen that as compared with
at wear the nuarfer has fallen off nrarl
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New Counterfaits.

The Philadelphia papers report a new
and we'll executed $40 bill on the VIII.
nington and BraDdywine Bank, put in
circulation on Saturday night.
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n~ Wine is selling in the North o
France this year at one cent q qusrt.
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SI4,s25,679 46

II will be seen that as compared with
last year, the quarter has fallen off over
o millions, and witq 1855, orer !, 600 900
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of the Delaware, LackawaDna and West
ern Railroad, it appears that the iudebt-
edness of the Company on Sept. 80, was
as follows:
Mortgage Bonds, s4.945,5o0 90
Income Bonds, 1,246, ,064 73
Bills and accounts, S6l ,082 "a
Total, s7,O52,646 OF
Less available assets, 798,197 so
Balance, $685. ,s4s 81
The receipts and expenses of the road
for the nine months ending Sept. 30,
1858, were as follows:
Receipts from all sources, $2,464,622 4s
Expenditures, 1881 ,4O6 O3
Balance, S633. PIG 45
To cover payment of interest, rent OF
connecting road, reduction Of debt, &c.
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ReSolUed. That the chair appoint a
committee Of three persons to report to
the next meeting the different localities,
the price of the land together With their
opinions as to the most suitable location
for the establishment of such Agricultur-
al Fair,
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s2I. .925.43l SO
$50, ,929,Sl9 81

S20,929,sl9 81
iS5s--Quarter ending 3otb September.
From customs, Sl3,444,52 %
From lands. LII s4
From miscellaneous sources, 959. .s67 "a
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1858-09-18

III About 90 bales Of new cotton have been
received at Mobile.
u The wharves of New Orleans rent for a
million dollars.
IL The last outward trip Of the Persia was
the quickest on record
90 Two men escaped from the Atlantic Coun-
~ Jail last week.
ID The notorious horse, Cruiser, which wa,
tanned by MIR. Rarey, Is performing in circus
ID The yellow fever has made Its appearance
IN Galveston, Texas.
III Frost was seen in several places as far
south az Alabama, last week.
u The pine trees OF some portions Of Geor-
gia are being killed by worm.
III The Rothschilds have bought an Austrian
railway for 81, 0OO, coo forms.
u Thos. Lancaster, an old grain merchant,
Of Philadelphia, died on the 18th inst
III Tbs potato rot is making its appearance
IN the vicinity Of Fredericton, N. %.
W A new Catholic Church was dedicated In
Pslatka, Fla by Bishop verot.
ID The State Of Iowa has, at present, so 900
men capable of bearing arms.
III Gsorge @. Spear, an actor, well known In
Boston, was sent 10 tbs insane asylum Of that city
on Saturday
IL A line Of railroad from st Louis to the
borders OF the mineral region In Northern Me XII
go, Is talked Of
III 1t is to be presumed that great numbers
OF hogs will be faitened In Iowa this year, for
corn Is plenty.
IL Losing a cow for the sake of a cat TbI,
motto is the Chiness Interpretation of going TO
law.
II On Thursday last eight young men, the
Youngest oHly ten years of age, were arrested in
Quincy, Mass, for incendiarism.
II By the last accounts from Fraser River
Provisions were very scarce and dear. Dog meat
was selling at 50 cents per pound.
10 Acebal's cigar factory In New Orleans was
destroyed by fire on the night Of the 9th instant.
Loss IS 600.
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EVENING STAR.
BRIL- LIANTS.
EXTRACT FROM mTHE AIRS OF PALEs-


On Amos bosom. as he calmly flows.
And his cool srms1ound Val ombrosa throws,
Rolling his crystal tide through classic wales,
Alone-et nIsht-ths ltalsn btaIman sails.
hlgh Q er Mont Alto walks, IN maiden price.
N'ghts queen-he sees her image on that tide,
Nov. ride the wave that ourls Its infant crest
Around hls Prov hen ripping sinks to rest;
NOW, giltterlng, dance around his eddyIng oar,
W nose ever sweep 10 echoed from the shore;
VOW, Tar before him. on liquid bed
~ wavelss 80 water, rests her radiaI head.
BOW mud tbs empire # that virgin queen!
HOW dark The mountains shade! How still the
scene!
Hushsd BY her silver sceptre. zephyrs sleep
Dn devy leaves. that Overhang the deep,
The va l~y's willow, nor the MOUNTAINS FIR.
Nor make the pale rnd b>esthls's aspen culver,
Nor brush, with ruling wing, tn 80 CLASSY river.
Hark tits a converts bel-its midnlx ut chime :
For uslo measures even the march Of time
- or benflnI trees, that fringe the distant Shore
Sriy tulrets rise-the eye can catch no more.
y ne Doatman, listening 20 the tOllIng bell,
Suspends nls oar; a low and sOs mn swell,
rom tne oeep shade, that round the co!ster lies,
NOUS through the air, and on the water dies.
w nat rae itlns song wakes the cold e-r of night
Iunera dlrge. that pale runs robed in white,
Snaut round sisters dark and narrow bed,
10 charm The parting spIrIt of the dead
arlumphant 10 the SPELL Whist rsptured ear,
Inat ancaged spirit, lowering, fingers near;
bliss,
A loveler scene. sweeser song, than ttIs!
IPisrpon..