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Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1859-08-25

WEIGHT OF TIE EARTH.-COrperniCus first
demonstrated that the apparent terrestrial plain
was free and independent material mass
m wing in definable path through space
Then Newton explained that this independent
mass moved through space because it was un-
supported by props and chains that, in fact
as a massive body, it as falling forever through
the void but that as it falls it sweeps round
the sun in an never ending circuit, attracted
toward it by magnetic like energy but kept
off from it by the force of its centrifugal move
ment. Next, Smell and Picard measured the
dimensions of the heavy and falling mass, and
found that it was spherical body, with cir
die of twenty-five thousand miles Suisse
qnently to this, Baily contrived a pair of scales
that euabled him approximately to weigh the
vast Spere and he ascertained that it had
within itself about ,256 l65 go 900 900 00O-
600, 600 tuns of matter To these discoveries
Foucault more recently added demonstration
to the actual senses of the fact that the mas
sive sphere is whirling on itself as it falls
through space, and round the sun, so that
point after point Of its vast surface is brought
IN succession into the genial influence of its
Sunshine an investing atmosphere Of com
mingled vapOr and air is made to present clouds
winds, and rain, and the inverted surface to
bear vegetable forms and animated creatures
in great diversity. The world is, then, large,
solid sphere, invested with loosened shell Of
transparent, elastic, easily moving vapor, aud
whirling through space within the domains of
sunshine SO that by the combined action of
TIC transparent mobile vapor and the stimuIant
sunshine, organized creatures may grow and
live on its surface, and those vital changes
may be diffused, among which conscious and
mental life stand as the highest results.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1859-08-25

e@J~ The following from the Cairo (Ill.)
Gazette will be understood and appreciated by
any one who has ever spent an hour in the
place:
Whoop I'm just naturally spilin' for d
fight screamed a somewhat tosticatQd " in
dividual in front of Springfield Block, the other
night. Pm the best man that ever wore hair
I'm the big dog of the tan yard-the gray
wolf of the prairies, so | am /! JerewSalem,
don't some of these ornary Cairo cusses want
to tackle me I'm the post oak runner-the
big boy what's never been backed I'm steam
engine, fred up, with my safety-valve tied down
$50 pounds of steam, and bound to bust, un-
less can work it off lickiu' some of these
Illinois suckers | shall die, know / shall.
if can't find somebody to fight me- Dare
any man that ever wore breeches lend me a
dollar Won't somebody here just please to
me q liar ?"
Notwithstanding this polite and uncommon
request, urged with so mnch pathos and SINGER
ity, the gentleman made no impression on the
minds Of our citizens, aud found no one willing
to make the required assertion. Next morn.
ing we saw the youth sitting on pile of lum-
Der by The river, both eyes hunged up, nose
hattcned, half his teeth knocked out of his head
aud his coat torn into shredS. Upon kindly
inquirng alter his health, aud how he liked
Cairo, he remarked, Stranger, I Ike Cairo
first rate-it's lively place, and has the best
society IN it Eve met with since l left home"
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1859-08-25

PAr1ENcE-"I remember" says Wesley
/" hearing my father say to my mother, "how
could you have the patience to tell that block
head. the same thing twenty times over 2"
f" Why" said she, Z" if had told him but nns.
teen tines I should have lost all my labor"
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1859-08-25

BSTL Learning is not offensive in woman,
if she only preserves gentle and thoroughly
feminine disposition. Some one has very sig
nfcantly said, that it does not matter how
blue the stockings are, if only the petticoat is
long enough to cover them
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1859-08-25

R6F Religion will snstan Us through the
uneven and uncertain journey of life-support
us in dying hour, and bring us safely to
heaven at last, where we shall enjoy the bliss
ful presence of our Saviour forever.
DssrIt may sound like a paradox, yet the
break of both of an army's wings is pretty
snTe way to make it Hy
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1859-08-25

ORIGIN AND HISTORY OF PEws-In Anglo
Saxon and some uothern churches of carly
date, a stone bench was made to project with
IN the wall, running round the whole interior.
except the eastern end In 1910, they wero
represented as sitting on the ground or stand
ing. About this time the people introduced
low rude, three legged stools promscuously
over the whole church. Wooden seats were
on introduced after the Norman conquest.
In 1907, decree was issued in regard to the
wrangling for seats being so commcn that none
could call any seat his own except nobIemen
and patrons, each entering and holding the FIRST
one he seized. As we approach the Reforma-
ton, from 1880 TO 1910, seats were more ap-
propriate, the entrance being guarded by
cross and the initials engraved on them. In
mediately after the Reformation the pew sys-
TEN prevailed as we learn froma complaint of
the poor commons addressed to Henry VIII,
in 1916, in reference to decree that Bible
should be in every church, at liberty for all to
into the "qnire,' or some "pue' In zoos,
"aIleries were introduced But as early as
l6ll pews were arranged to afford comfort,
by being baized or cushioned, while the sides
around were so high as to hide those within
a device Of the Puritans to avoid being seen
by the officers, who reported those who did not
stand when the name of Jesus was mentioned }
With the reign of Charles the First the reason
for heightening the sides disappeared, and from
the civil war they declued gradually to their
present height
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1859-08-25

bS- II is difficult to conceive anything more
beautiful than the reply given by one in affiic-
ton, when be was asked how he bore it so
well. " 1t lightens the stroke" said be, to
draw near to him who handles the rod
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1859-03-03
j. LANTZ, DENTIST

- Has permanently located him.
O1YTyySSA self in StrOudsburg, and moved
his office next door to DIR. S.
Walton, and nearly oppositeS. Rees's Hat g.
Cap store, where he is fully prepared TO treat
the natural teeth, and also to insert incorrupt-
lbie artificial teeth on pivot and plate, in the
latest and mostimproyed manner Most per
sons know the danger and folly of trusting
their work to the ignorant as well as the
travelling dentist. 1t matters not how much
experience person may have, he is liable to
have some failures out of number of cases,
and if the dentist lives at distance, it is fire.
quently put off until it is too late to save the
tooth or teeth as it may be, otherwise the in
convenience and trouble of going so far
Hence the necessity of obtaining the services
of dentist near home. All work warranted,
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1859-03-03
New Wholesale and Retail
WINE & LIQUOR STORE
StrOWdSbIsry. Pm


GR The undersigned would inform land.
&kszzzAAl AAllords and the public generally, that
he continues the above business in Strouds-
burg, in the store house formerly oceupied
by John H. Melick as Jewelry Store. and
has on hand large stock of
WINES AND LIQUORS
of all kinds and of the best quality, direct from
the Custom House, which he is prena red
to sell to Landlords and others on the most rea.
sonable terms. Our stock consists of French
Brandy. dark and pale. Also, Peach, Black
berry, Cinnamon and Cherry Brandy: Hol-
land Gin, N. f. Rum; Irish, Rye and Apple
Whiskey; Lisbon, Claret, Port. Sweet WaIa.
ga, Currant and Champagne Wine, &c. &c.
Also, on hand large stock of Bitters of all
kinds.
Demijohns, from ! to gallons; bottles, and
generally any thing that can be asked for in
our line.
Landlords will find it greatly to their ad-
vantage to deaf with me. | have no hired
agents to sell and distribute liquors for me at
great expense, which must be paid for by the
consumer. Those dealing with me intend
shall be satisfied with the article they get. as
we'll as the price, and whenever they are not.
will be pleased to have them return the
liquor, and make the fact known, for | in
end to make it permanent business, and
can only do SO by dealing honorably. Ali
orders sent me, by stage drivers or others, will
be promptly attended to, the same as though
the person was present dealing for himself
July ., lS2. p. S. POSTENS.
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STOVES, STOVES. STOVES.

STOVES, STOVES, STOVES.
THE subscriber, having purchased and
taken the old store stand of George NAL
ven, in Stroudsburg, would say. to the
"a, public, that he is just opening a
"A large assortment of STOVES in all
their variety.
Cooking, ParlOr, Shop 81 Bar
Room,
all sizes and kinds, for Wood or Coal.
Groceries,
In connection with the Stove business,
the undersigned will keep constantly on
hand general assortment of Groceries,
&C., viz:-Sugars, Teas, Coffees, Molasses,
Fish, Salt, Raisins, Spices, &c.
Flour and Feed.
He will constantly keep Flour and
Feed and whole grain
Cider Vinegar constantly on hand.
The public are respectfully invited to
examine for themselves.
ROBERT R. DEPUY.
Stroudsburg, Nov. II, 1857.
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REMOVABLE!
S @ lfl O @ HIS
Wholesale and Retail
Boot al0 Shoe
M A n u F AC w!

ESsl The subscriber respectfully informs
RE0 his customers and friends thai he has
removed his Boot and Skos Naanfae-
tory to the store room formerly occnniad bv
Joseph Sigman, in northampton stre.t on,
door above Hamilton street. and be,ween
Mrs. f Fl. ffarmony's Millinery and pe,a
Pomp's Drug Store.
He has just received large assor,men,
OF Boots and Shoes, among which are Cali
Congress Boots, Enameled C0upr ress Rno1ss
Calf Napoleon Boots, Patent Morocco N.-
poeon Boots, Brogans, &c. for Getlemen
and BOYS
Also on hand large assortment of Shoes
Tor Ladies and Misses. Women's fasb;on-
bic CATERS Of every variety, made to order
at short notice. A large assortment OF Chill
drens Shoes always on hand. GUM Shoes
OF all descriptions and kinds, which he is
selling
CHEAP FOR CASH,
The goods are manufactured of The hos.
materials and in the neaiest and most fash
ionable manner. He employs none but ,bs
best workmen about his establishment
Thankful for the liberal patronage bere,o-
fore received. every effort will be made ~
merit continuance Of the same,
THADDEUS SCHOCH.
Easion, September Is, 1852.
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LIVERY BUSINESS.
Valentine KautZ & VIM. Huntsman.
Successors to NJ. B. Postens,)


"a Having purchased the~ya
s stoock lately owned by MKn
'- b. Postens, take this opportunity
to notify their friends and the public gen.
orally, that they have added considerable
new stock to the same, and will continue
the business at the old stand, oD Franklin
Street, where they are prepared to hire
Horses and carriages at the lowest cash
rates. Their Horses are safe, fast and
gentle, and their vehickles consist of all
kinds, to suit the tastes Of the fastidious.
Attentive ostlers always Cd hand, and dri-
vers furnished when desired. Call and
see for yourselves. Strangers taken to
any part of the country at the shortest
notice. They will continue to run the
new omnibus between this borough and
the Railroad Depot. Persons intending
to 90 on the railroad will be called for at
any part of the Borough, by leaving their
names at their Office near the stable
The omnibus will also be at the Depot on
the arrival of trains to convey passengers
into town.
No pains will be spared to give satis-
faction to all who may favor them with
their patronage.
KAUTZ & HUNTSMAN.
Streudsburg, June "a, le5s.-tf.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1859-03-03
CR.TTENDEN'S
PhiIadei'a Commercial College,

N. E. Corner SeUenth and Chestnut Sts.,
PHILADELPHIA.
An Institution designed to prepare young
men for ACTIVE BUSINESS.
Established Sept. 1914. Incorporated June
a, 1855.
BOARD OF TRUSTEES.
B. B. Comegys, David S. Brown.
Francis Hoskns, A. V. Parsons,
David Milne, Isaac Hacker,
George II. Stuart, ID. B. Hinman,
John Sparhawk, Frederick Brown,
Joshua Lippincott, Jr.
FACULTY.
S. H. CRITTENDEN, Principal, Consulting
Accountant, and Instructor in Commercial
Customs.
Thomas w MOORE, Professor of fPenmanship
GEORGE NJ THRAsHER, Professor Of the Sci
ence of Accounts.
JOHN GRoEsBEcK, Professor of Bookkeeping
and Photography.
AUGUSTUS SIMON, Professor of Languages.
Hon. JOEL JONES, Lecturer on Commercial
Law.
w. H. ALLDN, L. L. D., President of Girard
Colege-Lecturer on Political Economy.
Catalogues, containing full particulars OF
of terms, manner of instruction, &c, may be
mad on applying al the College, ,.either in per-
son or by letter.
6JCRITTENDEN'S BOOKKEEPING
for sale-Price 81 50-Key to same, so cts
October IA, 1S5S.-6m.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1859-03-03
@ YOUTH AND MANHOOD.

A Just Published, The 25,h thousand.
ES and mailed in sealed envelope, to
any address, post paid, on receipt of three
stamps.
A Medical Essay on the Physical Erhastion
and decay Of The Frame, caused dy-"seD
abuse" infection, and The injurious cOnse.
guences Of Mercury By r j. CulrericeH,
NJ. d, member Of the Royal College Of
Surgeons, DC.
UPSpermatorrh9a or Seminal Emissions
Genital and Nervous Debility, lmpotencv,
Loss Of Energy, Depression of Spirits. Tim
idity, Diseases of the Sexua! Organs. and
lmPedimeuts to Marriage, are promptly and
eGectually removed by the authors novel
and most successful mode Of ueatment, bv
means Of which The invalid can regain prs.
tine health without having recourse to dan
gerous and expensive medicines.
(From the London Lancet)
The best treatise ever written on sub.
jecl of vital Importance To all, we'll worthy
the authors exalted reputation.
Address, the Publishers j. &. KLINE &
Co, lst Avenue, Cor, l9lh street; Post Box
1856, New York City.
February IL, l659.-ly.
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WAN. K. Haaviiand,
ATTORNEY AT LAW,

sTROUDSBURG. MONROE CO., PA.
Office at James If. Walton's, Esq
Collections made, and business attended
to with promptness and dispatch.
Stroudsburg, June 26, 1856
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1859-03-03
LOTTERIES.
THE LOTTERIES OF
WOOD, EDDY & co.


Are chartered by the States of Delaware and
Georgia, and have sworn commissioners ap-
pointed to superintend their drawings, and
certify That everything connected with the
same is done in strictly honorable manner.
They offer TO the public fair opportunity
Tor investment, the interests of parties at a
distance being as well protected as though
they were present. The Managers would
respectfully cal. attention to the fact. that all
persons have legal right to send orders for
tickets to Delaware or to Georgia, as the Lot
teres of WooD, EDDY & Co. are authorized
by the Legislature of either State.
A Lottery will be drawn every day at Will
mington, Delaware, and also at Augusta, Ca
All orders received being filled in the draw
ing next to take place after same comes to
hand.
Whole tickets are $40; halves, So; and
Quarters $3.50.
No ticket sent unless the money accom-
panies the order. Prizes vary from
$50 10 $4,000.
Every prize is drawn, and the result of
drawing forwarded to all purchasers.
" A Circular showing the plan of the
Lotteries will be sent to any one desirous of
receiving it.
All communications strictly confidential.
Write your address plainly. and direct to
WOOD, EDDY & CO.,
Wilmington. Delaware,
Or to WOOD, EDDY g. CO.,
Augusta, Georgia.
All letters to our address will be promptly
acknowledgement prizes cashed without
delav
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TENhe rate of Insurance is one dollar on
IL the thousand dollars insured, after
which payment no subsequent tax will
be levied, except to cover actual loss or
damage by fire, that may fall upon MEM
bers of the company.
The nett profits arising from interest
or otherwise, will be ascertained yearly,
for which each member in proportion to
his, her, or their deposit, will have a
credit in the company. Each insurer IN
or with the said company,will be MEM
Der thereof during the term of his or her
policy. The principle of Mutual Insur-
ance has been thoroughly tested-has
been tried by the unerring test of expert
ence, and has proved successful and be-
come very popular. 1t affords the great
est security against loss or damage by
fire, on the most advantageous and rea-
sonable terms.
Applications for Insurance to be made
in person, or by letters addressed to
VIM. K. HAvILAND, Secretary.
MANAGERS.
J. Depue Labar, Jacob Knecht,
Richard S. Staples, Jacob Stoufer,
Samuel d. Pipher, Charles r. Andre,
Silas J.. Drake, Theodore Schoch,
Godleib Auracher, Thomas W. Rhodes,
Joseph FeDner. Saml S. Dreher,
STOGDELL STOKES President.
GoLIEB AURACHER, Treasurer.
SILAs DRAKE, Surveyor.
Stroudsburg, Sept. l6; 1858.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1859-03-03
MUSIC! MUSIC!!
Instructions 0h the Violin.

The subscriber would announce to the
public that he is prepared TO give Instruction
10 all who wish to take lessons on the Violin
From his long experience and practical
knowledge as Musician, while in Germany
and in this country, he guarantees 10 give
satisfaction to all those who may place them
selves under his charge. Terms reasonable
For further information apply to
GOTTLIEB KETTERER,
Leader of the "Stroudsburg Cornet Band =
Stroudsburg, Nov. 4, 1S5s.-1y.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1859-03-03
Notice 10 Correspondents.

Those who prefer not sending money by
mail, can use The Adams Erpress Compa-
pany, whereby money for Tickets, in sums
Of Ten Dollars, and upwards, can be sent US
at oar risk and erpense, from any city or
town where they have an office. The mon
ey and order must be enclosed in Govern
ment Post Office Stamped Envelope" or tho
Express Company cannot receive them.
Jan, 6. lS59.--3m.
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PRICES TO SUIT THE TIMES,
The Largest and Cheapes Stock
ever offered i'm this City.
CHARLES w. DEAN.
Wholesale Dealer
French and German Baskets, Wood and
Wiliop Ware, Notions, Brushes. Oil
Cloths, Cotton Laps, Waddtng,

French and German Baskets, Wood and
Wilio,o Ware, Notions, Brushes. Oil
Cloths, Cotton Laps, Wadding,
&C., &C., &c.
No. 1I9 Market Street, below Second,
(north side,)
PHILADELPHIA.
The subscriber has just opened an entire
ly new and complete stock Of goods of The
best quality and description. to which he
would respectfully call the attention Of Mer
chants and Dealers who wish to find a good
article cheap for Cash.
These goods were bought for Nett Cash,
at the greatly recuced.prices consequent up
on the strngency of the times, and believing
the "nimble sixpence'' to be better than the
"slow shilling" they are now offered TO the
public at prices that defy competition.
The following are few of the articles
always on hand:
Pals and Tubs Of all kinds and qualities
Toy Pals, Salt and Sugar Boxes, Hall
Bushel and Peck Measures, Well Buck
cts, Towel Rollers. Patent head and
straight clothes pins, wash boards,
wooden mop handles, Grain
scoops, Toy Wheebarrows,
Corn Blooms, every variety,
Shoe, Paint. Scrub, and
Sweep brushes, &c.
Clothes brushes, Baskets, Willow and rattan
chairs, skirt ralans, bird cages, clothes lines,
bed cords, skirt cords, tie yarn Twine of all
kinds, together with large assortment Of
Notions and Fancy Goods
Hosiery, GloUes, Shirts, DraWers, Threads,
&C., cheap from auction.
These goods are all new and carefully
selected, are offered at prices that cannot
fail TO attract attention.
Buyers will invariably find it to their own
interest to call before purchasing elsewhere.
U 0FPartitular attention given TO packing
goods for shipment, so as to prevent dam
age or excessive charges for freight
JOrders by Mail promptly attended to.
CHARLES w. DEAN.
ll0 Market st, north side, below 2nd, Phia.
November IS, lS5S.-Iy.
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~ Desires to call the attention of
@ the public, 10 new and well Sc
azI ected stock of fashionable Hats
and Caps, which are just received
and will be offered to the people of Strouds-
burg and vicinity. on very favorable terms
for ready pay. Also, to a new stock and
assortment of ladies and GentIemen's FASH
ionable Boots and Shoes sold cheap for cash.
Also, Shoe Findings of all descriptions such
as dressed and undressed Morocco Skins,
Shoe Pegs, Hammers, &c.
The subscriber also has the agency for the
sale of DIR. James C. Ayers Cherry PectoraL
and Sugar Coated CathGrtic Pills and Ger
man Worm Seed.
The above articles, and many others not
mentioned belonging 10 his line of business,
will be kept constantly on hand and for sale
at the store lately occupied by John w. Rux-
ton, two doors above the Bakery and Confec-
tionary of Jacob Goetz.
Positively no Credit.-"Quick sales and
small profits" is his motto.
Please caland see and examine for yours
selves before purchasing elsewhere.
Stroudsburg, Sept. II, 1855.
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NEW
Express Arrangement.
frT< go. s-==~--=~es-s
s.s { -
VIZ y u Q "a 9 s. - o

The Hope and Howard Express Com.
paDys are now prepared to forward Mon
ey, Vsluables of any kind, Packages, &C.,
with their own Cars, and special Messen-
gers, with dispatch from Stroudsburgto a.
ny part of the world.
JOHN n. STOKES, Agent,
For the Hope and Howard Ex. Cos
Stroudsburg, Feb. A, le5s.-tf.
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Delaware, LaekaWanna & Western
RAIL ROAD.
NO MORE STAGING.

New and expeditions broad guage route
from tine North and West, uia Great Bend
and Scranton,-and from the Lackawanna
and Wyoming vallies,-directly through to
New York and Philadelphia.
GOn and after Thursday, December 16,
1858, trains will be run as follows:
The Cincinnati Express Train bound east
on N. Y. & Erie Railroad arrives at Great
Bend at s:l5 A. NJ, and connects with the
Express Train which leaves Great Bend for
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1859-03-03

|GOAP.-Fine scented Soaps for wash
y ing and shaving-aso the ce ebrated
shaving cream, for sac by
SAMUEL MELICK.
Stroudsburg, January |, 1865.