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The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1858-04-29
UPPER DEPARTMENT.

Il is stated on good authority, that the
circulation Of the Ahg1tjc 1I0Httly has
reached 10000. 1t is fully deserving of
H. As magazine Of literature and pol
itics, it has no equal in the United States.
Each numter is "lea>t Of reason"
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1858-04-29

y q iady residing in the vicinity Of New
orh' .he wife of one Of our m ost distin.
guished eftizens, and we'll known in the
iasnion maple world, has testified her inter.
est IN the revival movement, by converting
the elegant billiard room attached ~ bor
house. into place for prayer meetings
10 which her neighbors are invited 70 ner
ticipate daily. y.-P5St. " Pa
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1858-04-29

Mr.. Douglas has introduced into the
Senate bill admitting Oregon into the
Union. So many Free States coming il
bothers Beef Bigier and bis Slave mas
tiers to keep up ''the balance of power.n
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1858-04-29

a man named Lee, charged with alb
quoting slaves, has been convicted at Nor
Ioik, Va, on four indictments, and SEN
fenced to receive fifty stripes, publicly laid
on at the rate of five a day.. and to be
connned In the PeDitentiary for twenty.
five years.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1858-04-29
chr 1cffrrsonian.
THURSDAY, APRIL 90, 1858.

e9- On Sunday and Monday morn
ines last, there were very heavy frosts Iu
this place. On Monday morning the
ground was slightly frozen, and IN many
places ice was formed.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1858-04-29
M A IL RED.

In Stroudsburg, on the 9th inst, by
the Rev j. E. Miller, Mr.. Edward Browns.
of Stroud township, and Miss Sophis
Dean, of Stroudsburg, ~
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1858-04-29

sa~ On Monday next, the Sd day of
Nav. the Public Schools of this Borough,
will be opened. All interested will bear
this fact 10 mind.
The following Teachers have been Sc
lccted to take charge Of the schools:
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1858-04-29

Two Counterfeiters, named Robert Ar
mold and Henry Moore, have been ar
rested in Plttsburg, and 500 dollars in
bogus money and several dies were also
secured. Arnold resides in Allegheny
city, aud previous to nis arrest bore an
excellent character to bis community
He holds the commission of Justice O.
the Peace for Reserve township, aud was
a member of the Baptist church iu good
standing. He is married m an, and has
wife and family. His associate In trih.
ula;Ion-if not in erme-near Miners.
Vile, IN Pitt township, aud has a wife, but
no children. They we're both held to an.
sweT.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1858-04-29

Lord Ross publishes letter DENYING
that be has predicted an extraordinary
hot summer.
Litchfield enquirer., 1858-05-20
TUcKERMAN IN PRISON.

William s. Tuckerman, who has acquired some
celebrity LOT his railroad defalcaions and mail rob-
cries, was to-day brought up from the ew-Hayen
jail by u s. Marshal Bacon, and lodged in the per
manent quarters which have been assigned him in
the State Prison at Wethersfeld-for we NAV call
residence permanent when it consists of the same
cell, and the same stated walk in the prison-vard
for period Of TwEXTY-oSE YEARS
Tuckerman is believed to have robbed no fewer
than thirteen g through" mails-or mails between
New York and Boston-as that number are missing.
He must have destroyed vast number of letters
A mail agent has now been put upon the Sunday
night tain between New York and Boston, whose
special duty it is to guard the mails.
Tuckerman we learn during his two and half
months in Jail at New Haven, gained twenty two
pounds OF flesh. This may be regarded as an evil
dence that the corroding action of a smitten con-
science has not been very busly at work upon him.
He 81 years DID, and he will therefore lie getting
into the 'sere and yellow leaf" when he comes out
Of prison, if he lives to serve out his term.
He requested the Warden to furnish his sleeping
room with carpet But as all the boarders there
are served alike the Warden could not comply with
Tuckerman's request-Hartford Times
Litchfield enquirer., 1858-05-20
Removal.

HHRTSTIAN REINHART has removed from
~ Baldwin Bookstore. South ST.. to the room
over F. D. McNeils Store West Main ST.. where
he holds himself in readiness to do Watch Repairing
in all its various branches. Having had many yeats
experience in manufacturing and repairing Watches,
be assures the public that all watchwore entrusted
to his care will be executed with promptness and
dispatch, and warranted for one year. He has also
on hand an excellent assortment Of new and second
hand Gold and Silver Watches, which win I've said
cheap for cash Also good and we'll selected lot Of
Jewelry. &C., SC. ..- 60.
Call and examine for yourself.
Litchheld, May 18, 1858.
Litchfield enquirer., 1858-05-20

We regret the necessity of recording the death of
Rev. BENNEr TYLER, D, D.. late President of the
Fast Windsor Theological Institute. He died on FIJI.
day night, May 18th, aged "a.
DR.. Tyler was a native of Litchfeld county. He
graduated at Yale, and afterwards preached some
years in his native county. Thence he was called
to the Presidency of Dartmouth College, where he
remained but few years. From Hanover he went
to Portland, Maine taking the pulpit formerly
pied by DR.. Payson.
In 1854, he accepted professorship of theology
East Windsor Hill, where he remained until his
DEATH
Yesterday morning he was working in his garden
in the enjoyment of his usual health but was attack
ed by neuralgia affection in his breast and died at
nine o'clock in the evening We hear it said that it
was disease Of the heart.
DR.. Tylers wife survives him in feeble health
He leaves also a son, missionary in Southeastern
Africa, under the American Board, and two daugh
tiers.
He occupied prominent place among the clergy.
The famous controversy in which he and the late Dr.
Taylor. of New Haven, were leaders. gave him q
name throughout the country. This discussion be-
gan before he came to East Windsor Hill, and was
continued with great activity for many years. but it
is doubtful whether much of its effect remains
Each held to thegreat essentials of Christian faith
and the debate could hardly be revived in this day
among practical men.
The deceased was active efficient man, not per-
haps SO logically powerful as DR. Taylor but clear in
his statements energetic. and stern defender Of
what he thought was right. His integrity and de-
voted piety were unquestioned. Besides his contro-
vers'al pamphlets and letters he has written some
doctrnal tracts. life of DR. Nettleton but his pub
locations were chiefly of fugitive character Hart
ford Press 18th:
Litchfield enquirer., 1858-05-20
ONE NIGHT ONLY!
The Continental V0caliSts

" the Union, respectfully announce to the citi-
zens of Mtchfeld their FIRST APPEARANCE IN
this place, at Buckleys Hall, on THURSDAY EVE.
MING, May 20, 1858. On which occasion Yorxa
LEWIS the talented solo violinist, will introducs
several of his beautiful solos,
Cards of admission rs cents to be had at Bald
wins and at the door the evening of the concert
Doors open at IL O'Clock, concert to commence
at 8.
Particulars in programme ss. IN
W. NJ. BATES, Agent.
Litchfield enquirer., 1858-05-20
A Safe investment.

THE subscriber has for sale Target octave PA
L NO FORTE, rose wood case, front round c9r-
ners with the new scale, opsn-work Desk, and .
new style of legs This Instrument was 81 leced with
special reference to its tone touch standing In tune
and durability and is warranted. It viii be exch4n-
ged if found defective. Any one desiring to 'pir-
chase superior instrument ut a moderate cost, 10
urged to consider this opportunity, with the assr
ance that it will be sold at a bargain =
Also, a second hand Instrument for sale or TO rent
PIANO FoRrEs tuned and repaired; and Music for io
at New York prices. ]. BIDWEI.L PECK.
Litchfcld, April %, 1858.
Litchfield enquirer., 1858-05-20

It is to be presumed that all the Sabbath
Schools in Philadelphia are anti Lecompton, ou.
the sentiments Of enr Of them came out in rather
an unexpected way last Sunday. An occasion Of
unusual interest had brought a very full auen-
,la,ce on the exercises of the school, and in hon
or Of the event, the pastor rector Of the church
under whose care it is. delivered capital address.
which was rather oddly interrupted He was
giving the hundreds ii bright and intelligent little
people, who eagerly listened 10 his simple and
beautiful address, reasons why they should love
the Saviour.
He said 3 Now, children. you should love
Hin, because He ia friend whom it is an honor
TO have. Suppose yau should aeta letter from
sOms one in the penisen,iary !-woald that be An
hnnar I"
or cours all the larger children said " No.
and the hundreds Of younger ones echoed No,
Sir"
:. Well. them" said the minister, suppose
Governor Packer should wriis to you-would
that be an homer !" i o.,
The children. large and small, Of course shout
ed :. Yes, Sir r.
!. Now" pn,sued the speaker, 4" suppose Mr.
surhanan, the President, should write . letter to
any Of yau--w"uid you not esiern. thar a very
high honor indeed ~
Here ensued an awful pausr-the bright faces
loakrd puzzled. the mischievaus ONES began To
iaagh aud The yonIgsF ones looked snxionsly to-
wards ihe older scholars Tor th+ir cue. The txler
boys Looked At each other for m~nt aud hnal-
" said, " Ne. Sir !" and every child in the school.
great and small. shouted out simultaneously. :. Ne.
Sir !"
Litchfield enquirer., 1858-05-20

ia very serious accident occurred on the New.
York Central Rail Road on Tuesday the 18th inst
Two trains running different tracks. met on the
bridge creek four miles west of Utica and the
bridge gave way after the engines had c, ossed and
freight and baggage were precipitated in to the
e1eek and piled upon each other. Eight or ten rer-
sons were killed. and a large number were mo re or
less injured. The timbers of the bridge were very
rotten. and have long been known to be unsafe. An
investigation will doubtless show gross negligence
on the part OF the managers of the road and exeu
plary damages We trust will follow.
Litchfield enquirer., 1858-05-20
LITCHFIELD BANK.

LrrcHFIELD May IL 1858,
A N INSTALMENT OF TEN DOLLARS p.r
N share the Capital Stock OF this Bank 10 maze
payable at their Banking House the fret day Of July
next Also. further instalment Of Ten Dollars per
share on The FIRST day Of August next.
BY order of the Board,
E L. HOUGHTON, Cashier.
MI ORE NEW GOODS at VIM. H. Bramah's,
1v-A comprising Silks, Shawls, Deafness Chaliies,
Robes Muslins Jaconets, Berages, Parasols EN-
broideres, Mi:ts. Gloves and Hosiery.
Litchfeld May 10, 1858. f
Litchfield enquirer., 1858-05-20
From tho Sonora tgal ! Herald.


THE SHERIFF SBoT. Sheriff Sclgwick was shot and
wounded in the left leg last saturday night, ny a
young man named George Kirke, whom he was a.
bout arrcsting II appears that Kirke, who was
drunk was going armnd t'wn feurishing pistol
and knife and had made sundry threats to use them
on parties Mr. Sedgwick. hearing of this. proceed
ed TO the Tigre to put q stop to the individual 5
FRANKS As he approached to arrest him, Kilke fired
one shot which struck the ground; then the Sheriff
rushed on him and grabbed him with both arms.
when Kirke rod his pistol again the shot taking eff
feet in Mr. Seslgwick's leg. Kirkc was Immediately
arrested by private watchman Blake and other per-
SIMS who were standing around. and is now lying in
jail He is regarded as vicious young man. and
will undoubtedly get his deserts by heing assigned a
residence ut San Quentin.
j NJ. Sedgwick's wound. though an ugly one is not
at all dangerous. Very fortunately the arteries or
bnes were not touched, though the ball which en-
tered tho inside of the left thigh passed through the
fe-hy part Of the limb distance Of eight or ten IN
ches, coming out on the other sie. He it attended
by Drs. Brown and Franklin, and is doing wcil
Sheriff Sedgwick. whoec perilpus adventure is de-
tailed shove. iss son Of Gen. r. ssdgwick of Sha-
TJn. -. ~ - - azats ~; & 81
Litchfield enquirer., 1858-05-20

In Bloomfield. on the 18th ult. by Rev. Mr.. Per-
oI me M. = Church, Mr.. WAISxn FlLEsr Of
Lat to Miss MAnaARErrf C. CADwrEI daneI-l
Ter OF allen Caldwell ESQ, Of bloomfield. ~
ert Hoadley to Miss Martha A.. Saurhtsr - ~.
cins Bradley Esq. = ' N"'sA'es VI ~
In Waterbury. May IL. George D. Perkins II. n.
to Margaret A: Wclton, daughter of Ard G. Weitoa.
Litchfield enquirer., 1858-05-20

eS~On Monday last, Timothy D. Bragg was taken
~ Sheriff VESSELS on charge Of entering the shoe
shop OF Andrns Hall in Mortified Society, brought
before Justice Hickox. and bound over to the next
term of the Superior Court under hond of FIVE; hun
dred dollars, failing to obtain which he was com.
mitted.
Litchfield enquirer., 1858-05-20
CONGRESS-.


-, 'esspAs. wy
He S1.ATE passed o''. 'oI =, ,ne NM, ae!":.
mf". = Pssa'e iana esaim. :"
n ]. ~. ansAs ana missouri. mess ~. - s"u
.ews.a spoke 'n opP"s''lon 70 rue p'n 'rP'a"e
we hsnshg oNnni.fa
In inc foUsss MI: burroughs made ag"p"'
proposing grant OF lana 10 a'd ,"e as. ~.
Of ship canal around NiagHrs ra''s. Ine WIZ
nesota bill was Passed,b by l57 teas TO 10 nays
WxpxyspAY.- May 18th.
The Sey.rx received. a communication from the
Secretary Of War. stating that the Gnvernnen,
had aqfrsd 10 nav. $500 QUO for a site f.r fnrih-
cations in the hay Of San Francisco Mr. Brod-
ERIK affirmed that The whole ranche was moi weF'h
SI.ooo: The matte. was referred 10 we M""HJ
. ...:'.. WI nSon n"" q r;.,';". ntrra
t;es n. va. fotiowea nv Messrs Dooiiul. and
Foster ON the same side to whom Mr. Clay re
piled. Mr. Allen moved I" add section repeal.
Litchfield enquirer., 1858-05-20

6s5sHenry VIM Herbert, well known to the lite
rary world as Frank Forester committed suicide by
shooting himself at his rooms in New York on Mon
day morning.
Litchfield enquirer., 1858-05-20

Is CONSUMPTION CuRABLE 1--WE cannot doubt ,hss
N many cases Of seated Consumption cure has been
ehected solely by the use Of the Wild Cherry prepafs-
wonderful. wv"
Litchfield enquirer., 1858-05-20

NJ We recommend to the favorable notice of our
citizens the concert of the c. NrisESrAL VocAIIsTs
falo Republic says that They are decidedly the
best quartetts band that apl cared in this city
Litchfield enquirer., 1858-05-20

frDespatches received at St. Louis bring intelli-
gsnce that Coy Cumming had entered Salt Lake
City on invitation of Brigham Young, and that the
Mormons had yielded and laid down their arms. Il
this news be true the Utah has probably ended.
Litchfield enquirer., 1858-05-20

In Warren, 18th inst, AIMYRA NJ, daurl,te, AZ
Ebenezer Tanner. aged "a. ~
In Winnepauk, (Norwalk.) May 10th, Of drop,x
on the brain. WILLIE L., only son of WIN. W. sna
Maria J. Pendleton, aged years and 10 months.
Litchfield enquirer., 1858-05-20

oliver DfsEAsE"-"LivER Coprr .ryr "-For n
knowledge Of the only course of medica ton that will
cure ii, read Dr. Bliss advertisement, in another COZ
umn.
Litchfield enquirer., 1858-05-20

fg-A barn and cowhouses belonging to Frederick
P. HIN of Torrington, were burnt on Sunday night
last, little before IL o'clock. His horse worth IT'S
dollars, several hogs and pigs cart, sleds and sun
dry farming tools in the buildings also burnt
Loss 1900 dollars. Insurance only 300 dollars The
fire was doubtless the work of an incendiary.
60 Two barns belonging to Harry Scoyille in Ply
mouth, were burnt on Saturday night-said to have
been set on fire.
Litchfield enquirer., 1858-05-20

lg Minnesota has heen admitted into the Confed-
eracy of States; and Messrs Shields and Rice have
taken seats in the Senate-the term of the former
to expire in March next. and that of the latter in
March 1868. The credentials of the two Represen-
taves elected have been referred for examination to
the Committee on Elections
Minnesota contains $40, Oa0 square miles.-nearly
as much territory as all New England, New-York
and Ohio combined land is destined to he one of
the most important States of the Union; capable of
sustaining population of millions
Litchfield enquirer., 1858-05-20
VOtice.

wv s. TAYLOR will be at Liichfeld the las:
W. week in May Tor the purpose Of tuning and
repairing Piano Fortes. .. "A
Litchfield enquirer., 1858-05-20

fsg-Hobert Hare. the celebrated chemist. died a
PhilalcIpl,ia on Saturday last, at the aye Of ~.
Litchfield enquirer., 1858-05-20

- Joseph Bunnell. who was discharged from Jail
some three weeks since where he had resided On
charge Of brutal conduct towards his wife, has been
again sent up for similar offence 1t is evident
that domestic bliss corresponds not with the ideas of
Bunnell -ssz.s. -. .5,s
Litchfield enquirer., 1858-05-20
Use the Best /!

EVCR beauty. brilliancy and economy buy WAR
IL NER, PATr & Bios PATENT COAL OIL
LAMP. This Lamp will give q light squai- to tsrn
Fluid Lamps, of tive wicks each5 at kaE ahs Stoa.
This Oil is not explosive and can be burned in this
Lamp without smell or smoke. q -
We are prepared to supply the Lamps, shades,
chimneys, wicks and oil in any quantity. ~
J. G. BECKWTTH, South street Drug Store.
Litchfield enquirer., 1858-05-20

% The barn Of Mr.. Harrison in Washington was
destroyed by lightning on Saturday evening last,
with about two tons Of hay.
Litchfield enquirer., 1858-05-20

fY The voice of the Kansas papers upon the Eng
fish swndle is as decided as could be wished. The
Leayenwerth Times says:
:" Having found that threats alone insufficient
to curb the people of Kansas enemies have join
ed a threat and bribe. and hope by this means to
succeed in their nefarious purposes. We would in
form the Administration and its minions that the
Government does not own land enough to buy the
people of Kansas"
The Quindaro Chindowan says:
1.-THE unfair submission of the Lecompton Consti
tuition will not shield it; the people will strike
through the ordinance to bury the lance of their just
indignation deep in the heart of the swindle, and
thus struck down, it will I've trampled into the very
EARTH while its memory. like the ghost of Banquo
will torment the party which countenanced its Gre
alton and cherished its transient being"
The Lawrence Republican Observes
GAS we go to press we learn that the Lecompton
bill. as reported by English from the Committee of
Conference, has passed both branches of Congress
in the House by nine maiority Lecompton is there
fore passed provided the people of Kansas vote to
accept arsefered- land grab otherwise, We remain
in territorial condition until we have 90 600 inhab
itants of course We will remain Territory"
A correspondent of the Cincinnati Gazette says
g In the parts of Northern Kansas which have Wis
tied, there is lit lie political excitement. but gene
raj determination exists to vote down the Lecomp-
ton ordinance AMI Constitution
Litchfield enquirer., 1858-05-20

Mrs Sarah Benj amin lately died in Mount
Pleasant Township. at the great age Of one hun-
drrd and fourteen years. FIVE months and thrre
days. Her maiden name was Sarah Matthews
and she wns born in Goshen. Orange Co., N Y.
She was thrice married. Her first husband was
William Reed. He served in the Revolutionary
army. in the early part nf the struggle, and Iied
Of wound received in Virginia.
Her srcond husband was Aaron Osborne os
Gnshen. N. Y. He also WAS in the army Of the
Revolution bot survived the war
Her las husband was John Benjamin, with
whom she settled in Mount Pleasant, in 1912
Hr died four years afterward.
She had Eve childrcn. the Youngest of whom
is 10 years. From her youth until past 40 year,
Of agr she was in ths midst Of the stirring scenes
Of border warfare Of the Revolutionary struggle.
At Kingsbridee, her husband having been pla-
crd as sshtinei. she took his station with over.
coat d gnn. that he might help to load the heavy
artillery Soon Washington came to examine
the ou,pnsts. and detecting something unusual in
her appearance, asked:
WHO placed you here !"
"Those who had right to. sir" she promptly
replied. in her characteristic way.
He apparently pleased with her independent
aud patrio,ic spirit, passed on She accompa-
nird the army with her husband. to the South,
aad.was present al the siega Of Yorktown and
the surrender IF Cofnwallis. During the battle,
tSe VIA busy IN carrying water 10 the thirsty,
and relieving the wants Of abe suffering. When
passing whore the bullets Of the enemy came, she
met Washington. who said: -
Young woman, are you moi afraid Of the bull.
lets 2" Esse .ta,
"The bullets will never cheat the gallows,'
she Pleasantly answered.
She visited her friends on foot. making long
walks and when she used a carriage. disdainpd
to enter it. Two or three years ago, she remark
oil that she had never been sick but once. Shs
then sen, for physician. who left her some med
icinrs After he had gone. she not liking the
smell Of it. threw the dirty stuff into the FIRE.
and then had 10 pay for it, rv.
Litchfield enquirer., 1858-05-20

OF all worldly miits gambling is the most adverse
to intellectual advancement, the most ruinous to in
telectual health.
Litchfield enquirer., 1858-05-20


AN A1RocIous VILLAIN.-On Wednesday, May IL,
an itinerant Irshman by name Patrick Merrisey en-
tered the dwelling house of Hiram Whitlcck of this
town. in which three children had been left by their
parents the eldest heing girl of about eight years
of age Ascertaning Upon enquiry that the parents
were absent, Morrisey directed the Oldest child to
bring him mug of cider and some pie which the
alarmed girl furnished. After RECALLING himself the
lrshman took the eldest girl by force into another
room forbidding the other children to enter, and
there most brutally abused her.
Upon returning home, and learning the facts, the
father OF the child came Immediately to the village
and having procured the necessary documents start
ed Deputy Sheriff o. Peck on his track, who sue
ceeded In arrcsting him on Friday last, and produ-
ced him before Justice Hickox, who, on full hear
ing, placed him in Jail in default of $1,000 bonds.
Litchfield enquirer., 1858-05-20

q We notice, with pleasure, the return to our
village Of our old and esteemed friend. ERAsTus A.
LORD Esq, for many years past the keeper of Grove
Hall. near Boston. Mr.. l., has purchased the Lam
don House in North Street, opposite his own native
home, where be purposes we believe to permanently
Z We notice also the return among US Of families
from the city. Who spend their summers in our vii
iege. The indications are that we are to have an
unusually large number Of visitors during the sea-
son from New York and elsewhere; and we are graf
flied to know that there are to be accommodations
FOR many more borders here than in past summers.
Ltchfeld we sure will long continue to be re-
sort of those who wish to get away from the dust and
heat of the city during the warm season and it is
not among the least of the evidences of the lowell
ness of scenery and the salabrty of our climate
that the same families resort hither in successive
seasons. .,..
Litchfield enquirer., 1858-05-20
j. Il. Ju d's
GALLERY OF
DaguerreOtypes, AmbrOtypes and
Photographs,
No. 2 South ST., LIrcuFIELD, Cow.

Established in 1850. .4..-.
NLEvEN YEARS have now been spent BY him
RZ in the constant practice of producing pictures
with the camera, concentrating the rays Of solar
light upon the chemically prepared plate. This,
with the great number Of persons who have favored
him with their patronage, should be considered .
sufficient guarantee Of his ability to execute pictures
in the hi CHEST perfection of art He would also
knowledge the many obligations he is under to tho
people throughout the county for the very liberal
patro mage he has received at their hands, trusting
that faithfu attention to business and determi
natl ON to let no poor picture leave bis rooms, will
ms ure to him continuance of the same.
Charges moderate and satisfaction given.
Litchfed May IA, 1858 q
Litchfield enquirer., 1858-05-20

got Thonsa nds and tens Of thnusa nds in esSrV
section of the country. How are they TO be cured
Learn from Dr. Bliss advertisement in another column