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The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1860-05-17
,@,- The Union Constitutional Copven

nss- The Union Constitutional CoDven-
tion which was held at Baltimore on the
9th instant, has concluded its labors by
nominating John Bell, of Tennessee. for
President, and Edward Everett, OF Mas
sachusetts, for Vice President.
These men have held conspicuous posi-
tions. and are men of some considerable
talent. but they are not the men to com
mand a vote 10 the Northern States
They are waveriug and cautious charac'
ters not at all fitted for the times. The
Convention that nominated them intro
duced a new dodge, by not adopting
platform of principles. A new party
with no avowed principles is certainly
remarkable institution, and particularly
adopted to those persons who have NJ
principles to square their action to. bn
we tru.t that there are but very few mel
of this character. The political buck
sters controlling the Convention are pre-
pairing to play the old game, "now yo'
see it, now you DON'T Or to take tn
hair off or put it on by applying the So m
% aterisl, according to the wishes OF to-
pstients. But this will not answer TO
these times, for the questions OF the da.
must be met fairly and squarely, prudent
ly and Justly, and nothing short of thi
will answer. 1t is folly in the extreme
set aside the questions of the day, 10
they are pressing on Us on all sides, an
will therefore not be shuffled aside b
designing political demagogues. Som
of the knowing ones say these nominatio
will iujure the DemcOratic party NOR
tbsn the Republican party, and we tru'
il is so, but when all the candidates ar
in the field this matter will be more cas-
| ly understood. But men who have D
principles that they dare own, ought ne
to receive the votes Of men protesting
have and be governed by principles.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1860-05-17

sgThere are no less than Terrific
ries which are about to be organized by
Congress. The Committee on Terrific
ries state the number of inhabitants in
each as fellows:-In Chippewa, from
eight to ten thousand: NeEada, about the
same number; Dacotah, eight thousand;
Idaho pixies Peak fifteen 20 twenty
thousand. and Arizona, six to eight thou
sand. Each of the bills reported for these
territories, contains the following proyiso
respecting Slavery.
Provided, That whereas Slavery ba,
90 legal existence in said Territory, moth.
ing herein contained shall be construed to
authorize or permit its existence therein. =
This is substa ntially identical with Mr.
Clay's proviso in the Compromise of 1850
and ought not to be Objectionable to any
earnest advocate of Popular Sovereign
ty." We hope it may prevail.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1860-05-17
Perilnns Position.

On Thursday morning last a little girl
about two years old, of Wm. Nc Daniel,
who resides few miles from this place,
after breakfast went out into the yard to
play. 10 short time Mrs. Mcdaniel
was horrifed at seeing her little girl com
ing tottering along the path toward the
house with a large sopperhead snake in
her hands.
The child bad one hand just below the
neck, apd the other about the middle, and
the forked tongue OF the veDomous crea
ture was projecting from its mouth in the
most savage manner The mother wa
almost frightened to death, apd onr in
formant says that she has not gotten o
YER the fright yet. A member Of the FAM
lily immcdiately ran to the child, and at
ter some difficulty, succeeded 10 resculns
it from its perilous situation without be
ing bitten. The child evidently though
it bad found pretty play-thing, and tn
coldness of the morning had undoabtedl,
bepumbed the snake so that it was not q
activs as it otherwise would have been
Mason Co. (Va) Republican.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1860-05-17

II just now when the military spir-
il o. our citizens bas been warmed to a
eliminating point, we tbink it would be
good tine to organize a military Com
pany in our borough. We have plenty
of material for good company, and j:
our young men would take bold of the
matter, ao3 with SD efficient officer, there
is DO question but we might raise Com
psny 10 this tosn, that would reflect the
highest honor on our County, and serSe
as model for others. To those who are
engaged 10 sodeO;ary pursuits, the exer-
else 10 the field occasionally. would tel!
most advaaia gcoosly upon their general
health aud constitution, 10 the develop
ment Of muscles. frightening ofsroOk-
ed spines, the imitation of sunkeu chest',
the expansion Of narrow shoulders, and
the srowth of diniButive legs to Hiberi-
an proportions. To that other class OF
oor youth who sre prone to Fugilistic pro-
pensitios, snd Ehose love Of excitement
occasionally leads them to batter each
other heads, we would say; here is an op-
portupity for giving vent to the martial
spirit that is 10 you, in manner that at
any rate. Eill be perfectly harmless, aud
it nag be sone day useful Then gel a
uniform, uusket, and feather in yoar
bet. and be "scdier," venting your ire
upon an imaginary "Mexicsn" or Brit
isher, instead Of spelling each others
beauty st fsticuffs.
To eli we would ssy, here is something
worthy Of your attention, 10th as means
ofiDDoceDt reerestioB, and also ss q means
of cherisbing sad keeping alive that fa-
miliarity with arms, that love of martial
sights and sounds.-that military spirit,
which is the safe guard Of every nation,
and without which any nation will even
tuslly sink into efFeminacy.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1860-05-17

The great canon which has been turn
ing on its lathe three months, at the For
Pitt Foundry. Pittsburg, was completed
on Friday. The bore is fifteen inches di
aDeter. 1t is large enough to hold six
teen bushels, and stout, broad-should
cred man may easily enter it and pass
down to the bottom. While undergoin;
the different processes of boring, turning
and planning, the gun has turned round il
its lathe about $4,000 times, and some
parts of its exterior surface moved dis
tance of one rod at each turn, making th'
whole distance, which some parts Of the
iron have travelled. while in the lathe
more than two hundred miles.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1860-05-17
A "Mill" Between an Eagle. Man and
Dag

Ths Cornwall GO. W. Freebooter Of
April 2sth records the following as hav-
ing occurred on the Tuesday previous:
"As young man was ploughing in
field on the South Branch. a few miles
from town, his attention was attracted by
the barking of bull terrier dog and on
looking after him, he discovered the dog
engaged in a fight With an enormous ea.
gle. Selling stick be ran to the assis-
tance of the terrier, who was receiving
the worst of it from the eagle. On ap-
proacbing, the eagle turned upon his new
adversary. and in all probability would
have overcome him had not the faithful
dog come to bis rescue and renewed the
/ fight. After a short souffls between the
eagle and his two adversaries, be was
despatched, and the young farmer carried
his carcass home as trophy of success.
He measured nine feet from wing to
wing.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1860-05-17
The post-OMee Defaleations.

The city was startled yesterday by the
report that Mr. Isaac V. FoSler, Post.
m aster of New York, Grand Sacbem OF
the Tammany Society, and Chairman of
the Tammany General Committee, bad
fed from public justice as defaulter to
a large amount. Runors of similar
nature had before been put in circulation,
and had found their way into the press;
but no proof had ever been adducsd to
support them, and they had always failed
to obtain public credence or to shake the
social aDd political standing of Mr.. low
Ter. who has been personally popular a
mong all parties as genial, gentlemaulg.
and liberal minded man. Now, however,
the facts ere placed beyond di'pute; and
from the somewhat differing narratives Of
the egeut, which we have derived from
various sources. and publish Oh another
page, we draw the following summary OF
what We suppose to be established as the
truth Of the case:
The defalcstion, which is stated to be
S155, 600, is of long standing, some of it
dating back as far as 1856. with the
assistance of his friends. Mr.. Fowler has,
antil recently, kept pretty well up in his
accounts, but the load was constantly in
creasiDg and could no longer be carried.
On Friday the first definite step was ta-
ken by the issue Of a warrant for Mr.
Fowler's arrest. and Assistant Postmas
ter General King came on and took pos
session of the Office. Mr. Fowler dissp
peared on Saturday night, snd yesterday
the facts became public. Thus far he has
not been found, although it is thought be
is in or near the city. His bondsmen are
George Law and Gustavus A. Conover,
who guaranteed $4,000; but it is proba-
bic that they may escape, as the Gov
eraze eut knew of the deficit long ago
No one else in the Post Office is iDplica
ted. and Mr. Fowler is understood to have
assumed the entire responsibility.
Tribune.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1860-05-17

While the Illinois Republican Conven.
ton was in session at Decatur, Demo
crat requested and was granted permis.
sion to make Q contribution to the Con
vention. The contribution was brought
into the Convention, and consisted of two
rails with an explanatory banner, which
stated that the rails were made thirty
years ago by Hon. Abe Lincoln. 1t was
received with tremendous applause. Mr.
Lincoln was called on, and gave briel
history Of the rails.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1860-05-17

public estim alton of the character of the
clergy has been much elevated by the
developments made upon the trial of the
Rev. Jacob s.. Harden, and we fancy it
would be well for religious denominations
to take warning by this case, and in fu-
.ure be more guarded in the selection oi
their spiritual al-advisers.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1860-05-17
Singular Cause of Death----An Infants
Breath Sucked by Dog.

y
Benjamin T. Thompson, a child of ten
months. whose parents reside in the rear
Jefferson street, Smiths Hill, vas left
asleep on the bed by bis mother, yester-
day afternoon, while she uade call at
the houre of a neigbbor When she re-
turned, after the lapse of an hour or so,
the child vas dead. The explanation Of
the cause of this sudden death is sought
in the fact that two dogs belonging to the
family were left 10 the room with the
sleeping child, one Of which, il is said,
mounted the bed, placed its paws upon
the little fellows shoulders, and then
drew his breath until be was sufocated.
The child was in feeble health, and it is
possible that the weight of the aniua al
upon its body may have induced a sPasm
that proved fatal. We uDderstau nd that
when the child was found. the dog was
resting its bead upon its body.-Pfovi.
dVce Press, 9Th.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1860-05-17
The Great Fight.

Tn a letter to Wilkes Spirit of the
Times, this week, the editor says:--
L have only to add. that however un.
willing Euglishmen may be to see the belt
of the British Champion clasped around
the victorious loins of an American, they
must unless their boast of fair play is "a
delusion and a snare reconcile themselves
to the spectacle; for the Benicia Boy has
come for it, can win it, and will have it
q w,
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1860-05-17

Prentice says that few of US kDoS
what We would do in pinch, but be rath-
er thinks il be we're called upon just si
present to define National Democracy, .
be Should do it By adopting Parson Hig-
ginson's definition of nince pie: "Very
white and ipdigestibie upon the top, very
black and indigestible at the bottom, with
untold horrors between"
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1860-05-17

A STARTLING TRUTH!-Hundreds die
annually from neglected coughs, and
colds, when By the use of a single bottle
of Dr. Wistar's Balsan Of Wild Cherry,
their lives could be preserved to green
old age.
IL There's vile counterfeit of this
Balsam, therefore be sure aad buy only
that prepared by S. w FowLE & Co
Boston. which has the scraten signature o:
l. BUTTS on the outside wrapper.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1860-05-17

BgThe Metbodists Of Newark during
the past eighteen years. have, il is stated
acquired shout $500, 600 worth of church
property, having 10 that time built eleven
churches. They are supporting these
churches and church interests at the rate
of ST. so per amman for each maD, wo.
man and child connected as communi
cant.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1860-05-17

On Monday afternoon of last week a
large number of Mormons from the States
left Philadelphia by the Reading Rail
road for the West aud Salt Lake. Over
fifty were natives Of Philadelphia. There
were $50 adults and so children.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1860-05-17
Official decision Of the Referee.

Bells Life in London, April le, 1860
The decision of the editor Of Bells Lift
IN London, who acted as referee in the
M atch between Heensn and Sayers, yes
terday, the 18th inst, was, that the mer
should not fight again this week, on the
ground of humanity. All bets are, O
course, of.
r T, DOwTTNc
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1860-05-17

Elizabeth Culwick, the wife of labor
ing nan living at Albrigbtou, near Shift
ual, England, lately gave birth to four
children, three girls and 10y, three oi
whom, the boy and two girls, we're alise.
The woman vas confined with twins just
eleven months and one week previously,
making in the aggregate six children iu
less than twelve months.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1860-05-17

say A day or two ago citizen of Gin
cinnati found a small dress button in the
interior of ben's egg. The egg was a
fresh one, and had been hard boiled
The button, which was perfect. was near
the center of the egg How did the but
tou get into the egg!
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1860-05-17

The prospects for grain 10 Michigan
are of a most encouraging character. =
Indications are that the crops this year
will be better than during the memory of
the Oldest citizen.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1860-05-17

ay-A complete canvas of Cincinnati
has lately been made, with a view to o6'
tain inform alton in reference to its man
ufacturing interest. It appears there are
engaged as operatives in manufacturing
and mechanical pursuits 30, l6l men. !,
All girls, ard $50 boys. The value O
the aggregate annual production is s56,
5O2 ,440.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1860-05-17
Detroit has about so, 900 inhabitants

A pupil of Professor Wise, MIR. Angus
tus Nj. O'Conuor, attempted balloon as
eension from Palace Garden, New. York
The fierce stora of wind drove the bal
loon and car against the buildings, de-
stroyiug the machine and injuring Mr.
O'Connor so that be died at II o'clock a.
night. His wife witnessed the sad acci
dent, and be died in her arms.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1860-05-17

s@-A Wisconsin correspondent says ii
is more difficult there to get 81 in cash
now, than it was forn nerly to get So
Men owning hundreds Of acres Of land
have not had dollar in money for
months.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1860-05-17

sg An exchange paper says; ave laid
before our readers last week. nasty
sketch of the proceedings of Congress.
The editor undoubtedly meant to say has
ty sketch; but the types evidently knew
the propriety of names better than be
did.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1860-05-17

egHeDry Stouer, of Ephrsta town
ship, Lancsstor eonnty. lately feiIed a
chestnut tree on bis farm, which measur.
ed, eighteen feet from the ground, % feet
inches 10 circumference. When cut it
produced Is cords of wood and large
quantity of rails
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1860-05-17

The United States steam frgate Roam
Oke, with the Japanese bassy Oh board
arrived off Sandy Hook last Wednesda )
evening, aDd left on Thursday morning
for Washington. Tney are iD gooC
health and spirits.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1860-05-17

rMrs. Daniel Rice, wife of the ring
jester, was robbed on Saturday morning
of several hundred dollars, while coming
to Baltimore, in the Washington train OF
cars.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1860-05-17

1t is estimated that over ten thousand
persons are to visit Chicago on the occa
sion of the Republican National Conven-
ton.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1860-05-17

BgIn Japan tree in a mature state
cannot be felIed without the consent of a
m sgistrate, who takes care that another
is planted in its stead
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1860-05-17

MoRMoNs "A party of some sixty Of
these misguided people, principally for
eigners, left Hyde Park and PIttston on
Monday morning last for Utah. They
are not as get adbcrents of the doctrine
OF polygamy, whatever they may be wheD
they reach the Land of Saints Scraza-
tan RennbLicQn.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1860-05-17
F. L. BOWLING.
Snner's G0n0lteon

SGyeT S C0H0SetO".
The following is copy of the physi-
clans eertifcste concerning the condition
Of Sayers:
Certificate from the surgeons Of ST. Thom
as Hospital.
Having examined Mr.. Thomas Sayers
this day, We are Of opinion. from the con
fused state of the muscles, tendons. and
inner bone OF the right forearm. that be
will be unable to use that arm for at leas
couple of months, or probably more.
(Signed,)
SIDNEY JONES, f r. G. S.. NJ. d,
EDWARD CLAPToN, NJ. D., M. B. G P.
F. R. G. S.
St. Thomas Hospital, April 2l, 1860,
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1860-05-17

Ra% A pine log was sawed at Port Hu-
ron, Mich, last week, which made l60e
feet of lumber, worth S29-S6.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1860-05-17

Gov. Leteher, of Va, has gone tc
Springfield, Mass. to buy guns for the
defence of Virginia.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1860-05-17

The water in the Little Juuiata was
higher, on Friday, than it has been FOR
fifty years Tyrone City was flooded.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1860-05-17
End of the Utah Exhibition.

The U. States Army is saddliug and
bridliug its Mules to ride away from u
tah Those Mules cost the Government
Sl60 head. bat were sold last summer
for $50. They are now bought back a.
gain for about double the price they were
sold for. They have been fed on Corn
for which the Government paid 81 a
bushel, when better was to be had in Salt
Lake City at So. On the same princi-
pie the Soldiers have been fed on Flour
which co.t $50 a barrel. when plenty
was to be had at $40. The treasury has
suffered considerably by the stay of the
Army in Utah, and the pockets of DEM
ocratie contractors have Pro6ted in pro.
portion.
E~ Since the above vas put in type.
We learn that the whole Utah army is not
to be withdrawn. About 1000 soldiers
will be left behind to preserve orde.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1860-05-17

Pickpockets are throDging to Chicago
to prey upon the purses of delegates.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1860-05-17

Beware of silent dog and still water
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1860-05-19
RaIiilh O1Iuloa e Ihs IaDla1I1 Rn1aaIg.

Whether the Embassy viii be welcomed In
every part Of the world with the same enthu-
siasm, is another question, but we eau aasure
our American friends that we are not In the
least degree jealous Of their priority in these
arrangements. II their squadron first scared
the japanese into sOciRbility, they had claim
to the first treaty, and their geographical po-
-sition was q pretty good guarantee for the
honor Of the first visit. Il was no more than
natural, indeed, that the first efforts Of the
japanese in the way Of commerce should be
directed to the shores of China or California,
instead Of being addressed to the more dis
tant region Of Europe. We care little in
what way the current flows, so long as It
flows freely. Il is already clear that Japan
may become an exporting country Of great
portance, and II seems now ascertained that
though. the shipments to Europe have not been
numerous since the opening of the trade, the
business transacted with China has been on
very extensive scale
We are quite satisfied with this beginning
The early navigators Rugged the shore before
they yentured out upon the deep, and che
japanese merchants may feel their way TO
profit in contiguous ports, before they stretch
across the great oceans Of the world. This
Embassy, however, ought to do something in
smoothing the road TO intercourse. If hun
dred Japanese are to travel freely over Eu-
rope Asia and America, they can hardly fail
Of getting their ideas expanded, and commu-
nicating their Impressions to their country
men at home.-LoHdoa Times, Hay q
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1860-05-19
Ths Nsw YorE boz. Omes pelaIcatlon.

By the New York papers we learn that Hon.
John A Dix will be appointed Postmaster at
New York vice Isaac v Fowler. The Times
Of Wednesday says;
Yesterday developed no new particulars Of
interest connected with the defaleation Of the
New York Post Office, and the excitement
that attended the first announcement Of the
news is last dying away. The friends Of Mr..
Fowler forgetting the crime in their regard
for the man, continue to express their sorrow
at his downfall, their Joy at his escape nom
the clutches Of the law, and their wonder as
to what be has done with the money. United
States Marshal RYNbERs continues his
search for the missing dehulter with unabated
vigilance, and has sent out scouts in all d.
rections whittier the fugitive was, or was not,
likely to have fed. It is to be hoped that
theCaptains extraordinary efforts will be duly
appreciated at Washington, for here it IS not
too much to say that they are the laughing
stock Of the whole City. Nobody believes
that be would arrest Fowler if he could, or
that he could If he would. The whole thing
is farce, and might as well be dropped first
as last. The bOndsmen Of Mr.. Fowler
Messrs. Law and Conover have signifed their
willingness TO respond Immediately 70 the
extent of their bond ($75,OOO) without a
prosecution. As for the remainder, Uncle
Sam has only TO think Of Swartwont put his
hands in his pockets and whistle.
The investigation into the affairs Of the late
Postmaster, and the books and papers Of the
office is proceeding, under the direction of
the General Officers, with all possible dispatch,
but it will be several days before anything
definite is known as 70 the extent Of the de-
hlcation, or the number Of parties implicated
in it. The name of Mr.. Caldwell, tine First
Assistant and Cashier, was mentioned in yes
terdays report as being implicated in the
fraud. By this it was not meant to be under
stood that he was 8 sharer in the proceeds
Of the defalcstion, for he is able to show, and
did show to the Government officers, previous
to his resignation, vouchess for all moneys
that passed through his hands-but only that
he was cognizant Of the frauds Of his superior
ofRcer-a knowledge thateyery one acquainted
with the duties of his Office, konws hemust
have possessed.
We are enabled to state that the position so
hastily vacated by Mr. Fowler, has been tend
dered to Hon. John A Dix, and that his ac-
ceptance of the appointment was yesterday
telegraphed to Washington. Mr. Butterworth,
the well known Superintendent of the Assay
Office, was first rendered the position, but
promptly declined. The truth is, that the
New York Post Office, is not so lucrative as Is
generally supposed. Mr. Horatio King, the
Assistant Postmaster General, who ought to
know the facts, says that it is legitimately
worth Just 1000 a year, and no more. This
salary, considering the responsibility Of the
position, and the $4,000 required from the
Incumbent, does not render the position very
enViable one.