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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-03-16

UCTIoN N0TICE.-BYWM Q. ALBURTUS AUCTION
IA Elegant household furniture at public sale this day
Wednesday March 49, commencing l0 O'Clock at the pr
residence No Gas Houston urens and
WoosterPanofore Of solid rosewood pearl keys and In
laid IN solid pearl.
Rosewood Partisan suit of drawing room furniture In satin
brocatel; medallion chnirs, Gothic do.
Velvet carpet Brussels pier and mautel mirrors nch
and costly oil paintings sdeboards marble etegeres
TORE bookcase window curains shades stAtuary
mens &c, &c.
Dining room furniture of all kinds.
Also the whole contents Of sgsny furnished cham
bers nursery basement and Kitchen furniture of every de-
eCripiOn.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-03-16
uENRY H. LEEDS. AucrIosEEs-sA LEsRooM q

uENRY II. LEEDS NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. q
III Nassau streeL-HENRY H. LEEDS co. will sell, at
auction Thursday, March IL at lo O'CLOCK at ~ Great
general assortment of household furniture,
consisting of Brussels ingram and three carpets lace
tee ietes chairs quarets gilt frame mantel
pier mirrors mante eDcogneurs: bedroom
Brussels, ingram and three ply black walnut and
bureaus chairs hair
bosters and pows, bedding dining room crockery, &c.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-03-16

IsPoRTANT AUCTIoN NoTICE.-DANIEL. 8. H0UGH,
Auconeer office No. go Broadway will sell to the highest
bidder cash. and tor the benefit of whom may concern
all rich and elegant rosewood aud imported furniture in
the private dwelling house No IL University place,
Washington square, this day "wednesday, March 49, at
l0 O'Clock A. NJ All the goods In the house bought
during the past year. Of the best quality beautiful
diOD, and 10 be sold without No postponemen
on any account partial list from the catalogue IL sub
joined
In the basement are tapestry carpes extension table buffet
and chairs china tea sets ivory cutlery cut glassware silver
plated tea sets forks &C. together with all the
kischen utensils belonging to the house.
The parlors furnished with velvet carpets three carved
paror SUITS cold side
bles corner and wall etegeres pier glasses nane
ornaments bronze figures cassca groups rich
lace window curtains French plate pier aud oval gasses
reception and recunbeBt chairs mcrorious paintings
bronze fixtures, rosewood library secretary BOOK
elegant rosewood octave piano. pearl keys
fruit ladies' work tables cabinet together
mite variety Of works of and numerous 70
mention.
In the chambers supebly carved bedseads
bureaus and commodes couches cottage chairs side and
dressing tables ne hair spring holsters and
pillows, curtains shades &c
The upper furnished with fine mahogany single
and double beoseads and the corresponding furniture
match Also very superior suits OF richly enameed bedroom
furniture. Catalogues TO be had at the house only.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-03-16

WIN. Writer'S AUCTIONEER, WILL SELL, TIKI
w day. O'Clock at 45 Canal street. the entire gente
parlor chamber dining kitchen mahoRau
sofas rocking and other chairs centre side extension dn
ingram and other carpets hall oilclohs mahogany wani
teds ads hair ar spring mattresses feather beds
ding marble dressing and plain bureaus STANDS to
ware wardroDes china glass silver ware stoves, and
tables mirrors &c. pay advances and storage
ale rain shine.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-03-16

VNM DUAONT, AUCTIONEER.
Condemned goods by order OF the Omitted States Light
house establishment.
VIM DUMONT will sell ut auction, this day, Wednesday,
March 6 O'clock at the foot of Wall street. old iron tin
oil butts iron oil tanks stoves lot Of pots &c copper
iron anth0rns window sashes wood do oil barrels
anchors furnace iron lamp standard old rope handspikes
Oil pumps LOT Of blocks putty bell standard and two half bar
rels of provisions.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-03-16

HENRY b. HEkTs, JR., AUCrIoNEER, BY HERTs &
IL MOSS, will sell on Wednesday March Ii, at l0H O'clock
at the Pine street. large lot Of groceries,
Wines liquors and to pay advances, comprising
sugars, colees, soaps, butter, spices, candles,
roni vermice figs corrans Ac also chsmpagnes sherry
and wines, brandies whiskey &C.; also
large lot Of German Havana and other segars all of which
be sold to pay advances without Also
safo counter.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-03-16
AsTROLOGY.

(!LAInyoYANcE-MRs. HAYES, FORMERLY DIRE
~ Robert Browns and Robert r. Halocks favoribe med
when 10 Chambers street. successful
dical ciairvoysn 10 America Mrs. Hayes be consute
day and evening at 7 Broome Dowsry. Sasc
zion given always or no pay. Electricity administered.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-03-16

HENRY II, LEEDS, AUoTIoNEER, WILL SELL AT
IL auction the household and kitchen furniture tanned In
the house No AZ Great Jones street. consisting SOFAS chairs
carpets beds and bedding bureaus tables glasses &c being
the entire furniture contained the house. Sale TO take place
Thursday, the 18th inst, at ~ O'Clock in the morning
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-03-16

WILLIAM DUMONT, AUCTIONEER-BY GEORGE W
JENKINS-Auction sale of first road horses ant
work horses with and without tops and hsr
double and sing eGEO w. JENKINS will sell taucon
ON Monday the 2st OF March, at IL NJ at Jacob Somen
d,kes HOte Mott Haven, the above named horses DC DC
They the premises day prior the sale
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-03-16

a ENAII, PRIV ArE FAMILY WITHOUT CHILDREN,
"A having spare bedroom, would let the same viii
without fu or partial board gas In the and hre do
bred Terms modsrae. Apply at 2SS PAclno sxes nesr
nunith RruO
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-03-16
REWARDS.

Ok REWARD.-LOST, ON MONDAY, MARCH II, A
spO cameo pin represe ting bird and BIRDS Any
-eurnDg the to S West Twenty seventh street
will receive the above reward
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1859-03-31
Names of the Months.

The names of the months were given
by the Romans
January the FIRST month, was SO called
from Janus an ancient King of Italy,
who was deifed after bis death, and de-
rived from the Latin word Januarius.
February, the second month, is derived
from the Latin word Febnro, to purify,
hence Februarirs: for this month the an
cieut Romans offered up expiatory sacri-
Gees for the purifying of the people.
March, the third month, ancieDtly the
6rst month. is derived from the word
Mars, the God of war.
April is so called from the Latin April
US, i. e., opening. because in this month
the vegetable world opens and buds forth.
May, the fifth mouth, is derived from
the Latin word Majores, so called by Ro-
mulus, in respect toward the Senators
hence Maus or May.
June, the sixth month, from the Latin
word Junius, or the youngest of people.
July, the seventh month. is derived
from the Latin word Julius, and so nam
ed in honor of Julius Caesar.
August, the eighth month, was so call
ed in honor of Augustus, By decree of
the Roman Senate, A. d. S.
September, the Dinth mouth, from the
Latin word Septem, or seven, being the
seventh from March.
October, the tenth month, from the
Latin word Octo, the eighth, hence Octo-
Der.
November, the eleventh month, from
the Latin word Novem, nine; being the
ninth month from March.
December, the twelfth month, from the
Latin of Decem, ten; so called because it
was the tenth month from March, which
was anciently The manner of beginning
the year.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1859-03-31
NO.14.
From the Independent Republican.
Experiment with Potatoes.
WYOMING COUNTY Pa


MEssRs EDITORS :-Though b not res
ldent Of sour county. With your permis-
son, in as few words as possible, l will
describe an experiment | made the pass
season, with potatoes, of the variety
known asatbe Black Merinoes. Soil grav-
ely loan plOwed in the fall, and then a.
gain quite deep just before planting; time
OF planting, third day of May; quantity
of land, one third of an acre. The seed
was of medium size, cut in two lengthwise,
so as to4shave part of the seed end on
each piece; two pieces to the hill, with the
exception OF two rows through the middle
of the piece in which the potatoes were
left whole, putting two medium sized tu-
bers to the hill, being double the seed Of
the rest. AS fast as | cut the seed for
planting, put the cut sides in fresh slak-
ed lime, quite quantity adhering to
them. To ole half of the piece; 1 put
directly on the seed heaping tablespoon
full of salt and lime; the other half, about
halt pint of leaehed ashes, aud lime
and salt on the two rows through the
middle of the whole tubers, covered the
whole about two inches deep. As soon
as the tops were large enough, hoed them
once, and sprinkled lime over the vines
when damp. They grew finely through
the summer. Those that bad lime and
salt in the bill were of darker green
and more vigorous than those with ashes.
The two rows with whole tubers bad foll
double the stalks of the others, and, as q
consequence, were more puny and not SO
stalky and healthy looking as those with
less seed; and when we came to dig the
potatoes, there did not appear to be any
more in number in the bill than those
with only half the seed, and near as large;
a few only were rotten. Those with ash
were ye:y good sized ones with few rot
ten ones. Those with salt aud liue we're
far superior to the others, both in size
and nuuber. and with scarcely any rot
ten oues. There was a perceptible diff
ference as to the rot, with the " hole tu-
bers and those that were cut, though all
were served alike, the whole ones rotting
the most; those cut with, ashes on, tie
next, can account for it in no other
way than that the lime on the cut parts
of the potato acted as preventive.--
There was not az accurate account kept
of the proceeds Of the piece, suffice it to
say, it was perfectly satisfactory.
H. H. NJ.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1859-03-31
Closed for Repairs.

In Judge LIS Office was always kept
for private entertainmeDt and solace, a
demijohn of good old jamaica His
Honor noticing that every Monday NOR.
ming it was lighter, a more distracted
"Jobn" than he left it on Saturday night
Sam was also missing from his usual seat
in the orthodox paternal pew.
On Sunday afternoon Sam came in a.
bout FIVE o'clock. and (rather heavily
went up stairs. The Judge called after
him: Sam, where have you been 7"
ITO church, sir"
"What church, Sam I"
"Tbe Second Methodist. SIR"
"Have good sermon, Saml"
"Very powerful, sir; it quite staggered
me, sir"
"Ab, | see," said the Judge, "quite
powerful, cb, Sam"
The next Sunday the son came home
rather earlier than usual, and apparently
not so much "under the weather" Hi,
father hailed him with: "Well, Sam. beer
to the Second Meth again to-day -
3 "Yes. sir,p
"Good sermon, my boy I"
"Fact was, father, that l couldn't ge
in; church shut up and ticket on ths
door"
"Sorry, Sam; keep going, you may &c
good by it yet"
Sam says on going to the Office for hi'
usual spiritual refreshment, be found th'
"John" empty and bearing this label =
"There will be DO service here to-day
this church being closed for repairs p
Sam departed "sadder and wiser,
but with his bibulous proclivities) not
better man.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1859-03-31
Daring Feat at Niagara.

CROSSING ON Stills ABOVE THE FALLS
A correspondent of the the Chicago
Press and Tribune gives the followib par
ticulars of the recent insane hazard a,
Niagara Falls, of Signor Gaspa Morelli
alias Andrew Greenleaf, dare devil
Yankee boy, who for wager of 81 600
on Monday week, actually crossed Mag
ara river, walking upon stills. between
Goat Island and the Falls. This writer
says:
Punctually at o'clock, Morelli ap-
peared, in fine spirits and condition.
He had with him pair of stills about
twelve feet long, made of wrought iron,
fat, sharp edged and pointed-shaped,
in fact, almost precisely like a double
edged dagger. These were firmly lasbed
to bis legs, and be walked towards the
terrible river with confident smile. The
morning was clear and cold, but be was
attired very lightly, in dress not unlike
that usually worn by professional gym
nasts. At ten minutes past seven be
stepped into the water, which in anoth
er moment was boiling, surging, and
rushing beneath bis feet The boldest
lockers on held their breath in suspense,
as the daring man receded from shore
He alone seemed unmoved, and passed
on, slowly and carefully, avoiding the
larger rocks which were made apparent
by the eddying current. His steps at
first we're very short and carefully made,
but afterwards becrme bolder and longer.
The stills, of course. were SO placed
that the current struck only against their
snarp edges, and produced but little ef-
feet. but the danger from the sunken
rocks, and the conviction that a single
false step would send him to death pro-
duced a feeling that was horribly painful.
Once or twise be seemed to lose his bal
apce, and sickening shudder ran thro'
each one of the beholders. Recovering
himself he kept on-still reCeded, until to
our straining eyes he could scarcely be
distinguished from the foaming waters
The middle Of the river was attained at
last; hours seemed to have fed, but it
was barely seventeen inmates since he
left the shore. AS he approached the
deepest aud most dangerous part of his
route, the r1spense became more fearfully
intense. No word was spoken, except
that one man offered another five dollars
for a moments use of his lorgnette, which
offer passed UNDECIDED. Just as Morelli
reached the swiftest and deepest portion
of the current, he seemed to totter-siuk
he threw up his arms! closed my
eyes. Opening them moment after,
saw that be was still standing. A few
moments more and he bad reached the
Canadian bank-and be fell exhausted
into the arms of two men who we're wait.
ing for him.
At this hour e P. NJ } he had nearly
recovered, and though still in bed, re-
ceives the congratulations of dozens Of
visitors who came pouring in. He left
the American shore 960 feet above the
fall, and come out about 900 feet above
the Canadian. The money has already }
been handed over to him, and all will a
gree that it was fairly won.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1859-03-31
The Elastic Egg.

Take a good sound egg, place it in
strong vinegar, and allow itfo remain
twelve hours; it will then become soft
and elastic. In this state itesn be squeezed
into tolerably wide-nouthed bottlei when
10. il must be covered with water having
some soda in it, In few hours this
preparation will restore the egg near y to
it's original solidity, after which the liquid
should be poured off and the bottle dried.
Keep it as curiosity to puzzle your
friends for an explanation how the egg
was laid in the bottle.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1859-03-31
Losses of Territory by Spain.

At one time the Spanish Empire occu-
cupied the eighth portion of the known
world, comprising space of 800, 0,O0O
square miles, with a population of ~, ;
100000. Of this vast territory more
than two thirds have been lost In 1868
Spain gave up the Isle of Malta to the
St. John In 1920 the Lower Navarro
and Besrne were yielded to France. and
in 1910 the Russelton 10 1910 Spain
lost Portugal and her colonies. In l64e
she recognized the sovereignty of the
Netherlands. In 1926 the English wres
ted the Barbados from her, in 1855 ia.
macia, in l705 Gibraltar, in l7lS the
Luccus, in 1897 Trinidad. In the sew
enteenth century, France took possession
of Martinico, New Granada, Guadalupe
and the half of the Isle of San Domingo
and in 1900 Louisiana. In the eigh
teentb century, Spain yielded up Sardiui'
to the Duke Of Savoy, and to Morocco
her rights on Mazelquiver and Oran.-
She ceded Parma Placentia aud Luca
with other dominions in the North of 1t
ally, to princes Of the house of Bourbon
and in 1850 Naples, and Sicily were e
manclpated from the Spanish government
In 1919 she sold Florida to the Unite'
States; in 1921 she lost half of. the Isl
of San Domingo; and before 1925 all he
vast possessions on the American cont
ucnt were lost to her forever. Her onl
foreign possessions now are the Isles o
Cuba and Porto Rico, the PHILIPPINE.
and some small African colonies.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1859-03-31
A Drunkard Eaten up by Rattlesnakes

The body Of "a vagrant Scotchman was
found few days since, on Flat Rock,
near West Chazy, Clinton County, N. Y.
Near the spot where the remains lay is a
large chasm or ledge Of rocks, that has
long been known as the den Of a great
number of rattlesnakes, and from the
trails leading between the corpse and the
rocks, it is evident that the unfortunate
man was killed by the serpents. The
flesh was literally picked from the bones.
1t is supposed the poor fellow wandered
to the spot, and falling down in state
Of Inconsistencies, became an easy prey
to the reptiles.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1859-03-31
.BOB PRINTING.
I" Do WIN ElEE4L.n
a Life Picture.
by sYLvANus COBB, JR.

Not long since | had occasion to visit
one of our courts, and while conversing
with legal friend | heard the name of
John ANDERSON called.
There is hard case, remarked my
friend.
looked upon the man in the prisoners 5
dock. lie was standing up, and he plead
guilty to the crime of THEFT. He was a
tall man. but bent aud infrm, though not
old. His garb was torn, sparse, and
filthy; his face all bloated and bloodshot;
hair matted with dirt; and his bowed
form quiseriug with delirium. Certainly
| never saw more pitiable Object
Surely that man was not born a-villan.
l moved my place to obtain fairer view
of his head He gazed upon me single
instant, and then, covering his face With
his hands, be sank powerless into bis
seat
Good God! involuntarily calculated,
starting forward. 'Wiil-
had half spoken bis first name when
be quickly raised his bead and cast upon
me a look of sucb imploring agony that
my tongue was tied at once. Then be
covered his face again. asked my le-
gal companion if the prisoner had counsel.
He said no. | then told him to do all IN
his power for the poor fellows benefit,
and l would pay him. He promised,
and | left. | could not reualu and see
that man tried. Tesrs came to my eyes
as | gazed upon him, aud 1T was not un-
til l had gained the street and walked
some distance that could breathe freely,
John Anderson! Alas! he was asbam-
ed to be known as his mothers son.--
That was not bis pane; but you shall
know hln by no other. will call him
By the name that stands uf on the records
of the court.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1859-03-31

WEDDING EXTRAORDINARILY Old
Dominion paper has the following: "In
the public square, at Monroe. Union co., f.,
Virginia, by I. G. Wilson. Esq, Mr..
Thomas Watts, aged uety-tbree, to Miss
Mary Hayler, aged sixty FIVE, both pau
pers The marriage fee was made up by
subscriptions among the witnesses, and
ten cents worth Of candy distributed round
to commemorate the event"
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1859-03-31

A "thrilling tragedy" was enacted at
Bangor, Me-, the other night. An hon.
est Scotch shoemaker found bis wife and
a perfdious neighbor as they should not
be, and instead of killing them on the
spot dragged them to sign confession,
with an agreement to pay the expenses Of
procuring divorce.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1859-03-31
Satisfactory.

"Hallo, boy! did you see a rabbit GROSS
the road there just nowl"
IA rabbit"
"Yesl be quick! a rabbit"
"Was it a kinder grey varmint"
"Yes! yesl"
"a longish cretur, with short tall"
ayes; be quick or he'll be in bis bur
row" :.
"Had It long legs behind, and big earsl'
ayes! yes!'
"And sorter jumps when it runsl
eyes, Itell you"
"Well, hain't seed such cretur a.
bout here"
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1859-03-31

John Anderson was my school q ate;
and it was not many years ago-not over
tweuty-that we lett our academy togeth-
er-be to return to the home OF wealthy
parents; to sit down in the diney sane
tum of a newspaper Office for few years,
and then wander off across the ocean. /
was gone some four years, and when
returned | found John married man.-
His father was dead and he bad left bis
only son a prineely fortune.
'Ah, c., he said to ne, as be met
me at the railway station, you snail see
what bird | have Gagged. My Ellen is
lark--a robin-a very princess OF all
birds that ever looked beautiful or sang
sweetly!'
He was enthusiastic, but Dot mistaken,
for bad found his wife all be had said,
simply omitting the poetry. She was
truly Que of the most beautiful women
ever saw And 80 good too--so loving
and So kind. Aye-she so loved John
that she really losed all his friends. What
a lucky fellow TO fud such wife. And
shat a lucky woman to fOd such bus
band; for John Anderson was as hand
some as she. Tall, strsight, manly, high
browed, with rich chesnut curis, and a
face as faultlessly notle as ever sn artist
copied. And he was good, TOO; aud kind
generous, aud true.
spent a week with them, and / was
happy all the while. johns mother lived
with them-s fire old lady as ever breath.
ed, and % akiDg herself constant JOY and
pride in doating upon Der Darling Boy, "
as she always called him. gave her an
account of my sdseutures By sea and
land iu foreign chimes, rnd sLe kissed me
when left. She said she kissed me be-
canse loved ber darling
cid not see John agaiu o for years. |
reached bis house 10 the evening. He was
not ip. but his wife aud mother were there
to receive me, and two curly headed
boys were at play about Elien's chair. |
knew at once they were my friends child
rem. Ever, thing seemed pleasant until
the little ones were bed and asleep, and
then ] could see that Ellen became trou-
bled. She tried to hide it. but face SO
used to sunshine and smiles could not
wear cloud concealed.
At length John came. His face was
flushed, and bis eyes looked in6amed.-
He grasped my band With hsP2y laugh
called me old Fellow, old Dog,
and [ 10 ust come and live with him, and
many other extravagsnt things. His
wife tried to hide her tears, while bis
mother shook her head and ssid-
He'll SOW these wild oats soon. My
darling never can be mad man.
God grant it, l thought to myself;
and know the same prayer was upon Ell
lens lips.
II was late when we retired, and we
might not have done SO even then, bad
not John fallen asleep in his chair.
0n the following morning ] walked out
with my friend | told him | was sorry
to see him as | saw him the night before.
Oh said be, with a laugh, that was
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1859-03-31

There are yet two hundred of the pa
triots of tbosReyolutious living and re-
ceiying their pensions.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1859-03-31

"What makes you spend your time SO
freely, Jack !"
"Because it's the only thing ] have to
spend"
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1859-03-31

The whole number Of Indians at pres
ent in this country is estimated at $50
600.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1859-03-31

We learn from the Tamaqua GaSetts,
that some twenty or thirty citizens of that
town and vicinity, have started for Pixies
Peak.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1859-03-31

Nothing ever Aoated down the stream
of time, cut what was buoyant from its
elevated tendency"
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1859-03-31

It's great pleasure to be alone. espe-
cially when you have your sweetheart.
With you.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1859-03-31

The most immoral of musicians is the
fiddler; he is always on scrape.