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The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1860-04-19
Pennsylvania.

Many persons are under the impression
that the name OF our State owes its title
to the fact of an influence exercised by
William Penn, on the Councils of Eng
lang to that effect. Such is not the case,
as proved iD the extract from a letter
written by William Penn, dated January
5, I6SI:-
This day, after many waitings, watch
ings, solicitings and disputes in council
nv country was confirmed to me under
the seal of Enslsud, with large power,
and privileges. by the name OF Pennsyl
vanio, name the King would give it il
favor Of my father. chose New Wales
being q billy country; and when the Sec
retary. a Welshman, refused to call i
New Wales, proposed Sylvauia, and
they added Penn to it, though l wa
much opposed to it, and went to the Kine
to have it struck out. He said it was
past, and be would take it upon him; mol
could twenty guineas move the undel
Secretary to vary the name, for | fearet
it mis ut be looked on as vanity in me
and not as respect 10 the King to %.
father, as it really was"
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Robbery of the Adams Company's Ezpess.
IAN Iron Safe taken from the Cars.
Sixteen Thousand Dollars Lost.---The
Thieves escape, with their booty.
From the " Y. Post, of tie 18th.

From tie " Y. Post, Of tie l6h.
Last night, shortly after the New York
and Boston train left New Haven, the
Agent in charge of the express safes and
packages of the Adams Company left the
room where he was stationed, and visited
the IL all room adjoining, against the un-
derstood rules of the Company. During
his absence an iron safe, weighing about
one hundred aud sixty pounds, and con-
tanning sixteen thousand dollars, was
thrown from the car by some parties at
present unknown.
1t is presumed that the theft was ac-
complished By persons who have been
passing up and down the road for some
months watching for the opportunity to
abstract the vsluables. This opportuni-
ty would not have occurred had the agent
req aimed at his pot.
The express room is built in the fore
part of the baggage-car, and has three
doors, one upon each side and one leading
ont upon the forward platform. A pas
sage way connects with the bnggage-room
in the rear of the car, and between the
two is the mail room. The parties, who
were undoubtedly on the watch, might
have approached The safe FROM either the
front or rear platform, but it is almost
certainty that it was thrown either
from the front or side door.
The agent did not discover bis loss un-
ill the train bad reached Forty
street, in this city. He is, however, sure
that he noticed the safe at New Haven.
The following is a list Of the property
contained in the safe, as far as is known,
furnished us by Mr.. John Hoey:
Ten $500 bills of the Atlantic Bank of
Boston.
$4,000 in bills, newly issued, from the
Laugdon Bank of Dover, n. Hampshire
& number of notes of various amounts.
Three coupons, of S25 each, ofthe bank
of Commerce, New York.
/ Notes belonging to Rathbone Brothers,
and some smaller amounts in money.
1t is the opinion of the officers Of the
Company that the safe was buried imme-
diately, at cay rate, the thieves will find
hard work to get rid Of the notes, if they
should dare to bring them forth.
The Company have this morning paid
the amounts called for in the various re-
ceipts, 70 that their customers dot lose e.
ven By delay. The most strenuous ef-
foIts will of course, be made to detecs
the perpetrators of this bold robbery.
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To the Citizeps OF stroudsburg, and the
Members of the NJ. E. Church.

To the Ciijzers OF stroudsburg, and the
Members of the NJ. E. Church.
Theun undersigned were appointed Com
uittee by the Philadelphia Annual Con-
ference, at its late session in the city OF
Philadelphia, to present to you the CRATE
!ul acknowledge gements of that body, Tor
Jour kind and generous treatment OF the
family of our beloved and highly esteem
ed brother, Rev. John G. Thomas, who
died suddenly iD jour midst. We cannot
perform this most pleasant duty, better
than by presenting you with copy OF the
preamble and resolution which were adop-
ted most sincerely and unanimously By the
Conference, in the following words. to
wit:
"Whereas, Our brother, Rev. John C.
Thomas, having died suddenly in Strouds'
burg, while in charge Of the Church there
aud Whcreas-the citizens Of the town
and Members of the Church. haze paid
all the funeral expenses in addition to the
salary of Brother Thomas, thereby con
trihuiing greatly to the comfort OF his
widow and children. Therefore
RcSolved, That we as body, request
the President to appoint COmEit o
ttco to express to the citizens of the Towr
and the members of the Church, our mos
grateful acknowledgement for their kline
and generous conduct in relation to Bro
Thomas, aud his family"
Joining most heartily in this expires
sion of ftbankfulness, and praying that tn
blessing of the Most High may rest upol
you and your families.
We subscribe ourselves
p. coon BE,
C. |. THOMPSON,
Committee.
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A Mistake.

We notice that some of our cotempora
ries are latoring under mistake, in re.
lstiOn to a proposed amendment to the
School law, regulating the salaries OF
County Superintendents. The amend
meut was not passed, as has been stated
in some quarters, bat was lost in the hu:'
~ of business, at the close of the session
The School Journal, in its April mber,
contains full inform alton in relation to
the subject, and says that but for an un'
fortunate combination of circumstances,
the amendment would have passed.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1860-04-19

DgFrom the twenty seventh annual
Report of the Managers of the Pennsyl-
vania Institution for the Blind, we learn
that the number of Pupils in January
was l53. During the past year (lS59)
thirty three were received Oftheso l53
pupils, l32 are from New jersey, and
from all other places, 9. Twenty three
contribute in part to their own support,
as assistant teachers, or 5y their industry.
There were N manufactured in 1859 in the
work shops of the Institution. 1862
Brushes; 26.o5o Corn Brooms; 48o Door
Mats; and 767 yards of Carpet worth,
in the aggregate, Sl3,0ls. The female
pupils made fancy articles to the value OF
81 ,O59,9s. The debit account of the In,
stitution show an excess of expenditures
over receipts of upward Of $1,000.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1860-04-19

Found at last, remedy that not only
relieves, but cures Consumption and its
numerous satellites, which rovolve about
it in the shape of coughs, colds, influenza,
bronchitis, SO. This remedy is DR.. Wis
tar's Balsam Of Wild Cherry.
UFThere's a vile counterfeit of this
Balsam, therefore be sure and buy only
that prepared by S. w. FowLE & Co /,
Boston, which has the soriten signature of
l. BUTTS on the outside wrapper.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1860-04-19

sgThe pro-slavery press are very
fond of asking why STAKEHOLDER has not
the right to carry "bis property" where
ever his business of his pleasure calls him.
This question is answered in the truo
Yankee fashion BY asking another, and
the following: "Why can't l carry my
property where pleased" as the man said
with two polecats in basket and pound
of assaf@tida in each pocket trying to
force his way into ball room.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1860-04-19

A lady in Petersburg, Va, one day
last week, while out marketing. brought
cabbage in rather close proximity to
her face, and as she did so, small green
snake, walked from his repose among the
leaves of the cabbage, poked out its
head and gave the lady tender kiss on
the lips. His impudent snakesbip then
proceeded to render himself comfortable
in the bosom of tho un-uspecting dame,
and had stretched his long. almost trans
parent body half around her neck, before
she was aware OF bis presence, when she
let fall the cabbage aud her basket OF
butter and eggs, and after few screams
removed the intruder. 1t was eighteen
inches long.
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sG-TrappiDg must be very profitable

s@Trapping must be a very profitable
business in Kansas. If such luck as the
following is common out there, we should
think the gold mines would soon lose
their attractions. The Leavenworth DIS
patch soys:-Two young men from Mich
igan recently went out on trapping ex-
pedition to the Big Blue, taking with
them a lot of "animal traps "a kind Of
spring gun arrangement.) They returned
70 this city yesterday with $4,000 worth
of furs, the result of two months trap
ping tour.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1860-04-19
Clarion and FranklIn---The Crosby and
other Oil Wells.
Z. coon BE,
G. |. THOMPSON,
Committee.

OG4CA VA NAAS'
The Crosby we'll seems not to have been
grestly over-estimated. The Franklin
and Clarion papers state that this fact Is
confirmed by multitude Of Witnesses
Its yield is now accurately estimated at
serenity fue barrels Of pure oil egery tare"t5'
four hours This makes, allowing 33
gallons to the barrel, 2,475 gallons, which
at the moderate price of SO cents, would
amount to a daily revenue of Sl237 5o.
At the same Tate, the yearly income OF
this well would 6gure up at the enormous
sum of S37l $50. Mr.. Crosby may De
regarded, therefore, as one of the mercan-
tile princes of this continent, if bis we'll
holds out. aud if We may judge from the
history OF the wells on the other side OF
the water, there is little danger that it
will ever fail. Col Drum, at the mouth
eff OH Creek, ct the depth of Ala feet
struck a heavy vein when about to aban-
don his we'll 1t yielded over two barrels
during the first six hours of puuPing, and
continues to hold out. Severed wells a.
long Oil Creek, moIe or less known are,
Welding from five to twenty barrels day
The number along the stream is near
hundred, most of them in an unfinished
state. At Walnut Islands some new
veins have been struck, but the particu'
lars are unknown.
The firm of Philips, Frew & Co, all
Pittsburgers, bave struck vein of oil, al
the depth of l99 feet The yield is re.
ported to be Az barrels every "a hours,
which exceeds the Drak, McClintock and
Barnsdale wells, and comes next to The
Crosby The site of the we'll is sever
miles above Franklin, Oh the Allegheny
nearly opposite the mouth of Oil Creek.
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e~The Jury in the case of the Com

~Tbe jury in the case of the Com
uoDWealth vs.. Finn, who was charged
with altering the election returns and tai
ly lists Of South Ward Election. come in
yesterday morning with verdict ofguil-
ty, after upwards Of twenty hours delay.
Il was reported on Wednesday afternoon
that there was no possibility of the jury
agreeing. snJ the speech was in many a
mans mouth, "ob. you cant convict an
Iri>hmau charged With serious offence
in Luzerne County, and if convicted you
cant get him properly sentenced" We
are sra;i6ed that this is proved, thus far
false Impression, end hope that Judge
Conyneham will show it to be entirely
gufounded. Regarding Finn as the too
of keener heads. We regret that the pun.
,shment has to fall on him But If be
fails to make known the true authors Of
this Infamous outrage on the ballot box
let him tear as best be may the laws
sentence. -Scrautom Republican.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1860-04-19
Escape of two Prisoners.

Norristown, Pa, Monday, April le.
This morning, two prisoners in tho
county Jail escaped. They dug through
a wall eighteen inches, aud stone wall
two feet thick, when they knocked down
the jailor stole bis keys, and escaped
through the main entrance. One was a
burglar, under ten years imprisonment,
AMI the other horse thief. A heavy
reward is offered for their arrest.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1860-04-19

HPA doatipg mother of waggish
boy in New Haven. having bottled lot
Of nice preserves labelled them, Put up
by Mrs. D. Johnny, having discovered
the goodies, soon ate the contents OF one
bottle. and wrote on the bottom of the la
bel, "Put down by Johnny D.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1860-04-19

The editor of Belts Life az London is
delighted with that distinguished person
age, Mr.. John Morrissey, who has lately
arrived in England. "EIis mug is all o.
yer that of pugilist, and there is look
about him which convinces one at once
that he would prove tough customer to
any one." Morrissey, according to BeHs
Lite, has bet $4,000 on Sayers.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1860-04-19

sar Henry Shoemaker, Merchant OF
thi. place, has just returned from the city
with a handsome stock of Goods, which
he will sell at lox rates for cash. Call
and examine bis stock.
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A heantifnl but sills girl. of l6 to Is

A beautiful but silly girl, of l6 to Is
years, daughter of widow Of Rockford,
H., advertised for husband in the pa
per. for the romance Of the thing, and
vas caught and sedoced by Pixies Peak
gambler named Vim. Moore. She start
ed in company with him for Pixies Peak,
and now bas been found murdered on the
wsy to Ottumws, Iowa,
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FOR GOVERNOR
Hon. Andrew G.. Curtin.
OF CENTER COUNTY.

r@On the out side of this paper will
be found speech delivered By the Hon.
James Campbell, in Philadelphia at a
Curtin ratification meeting. Read it.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1860-04-19

rPIt is rumored that twenty thou
saud Swedes and Norwegisns are getting
in readiness to embark for the United
States early 10 the coming summer, and
that many of them intend seeking homes
10 WiscoDsin.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1860-04-19

sgMrs. Swisshelm says that the pop
ularity of her papcr in Minnesota, is due
to the fact that the people are always ex-
peoting she will cay something she ought
not to.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1860-04-19

GrA little Sabbath school girl re-
heated her lession with this new version
of one passage: "For if ye love them
that love you what reward have ye! Do
not even the Republicans the sames"
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1860-04-19
Harrisburg Election.

The election held in Harrisburg on FRI
day, resulted iu the election of the Dem
ocratio candidate for Mayor, By major
it's of 1870 votes. The balance of the
Democratic city officers were elected, with
a majority Of the Ward officers.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1860-04-19

ssgFlour is reported at s25 per 100
pounds OF Pixies Peak,
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1860-04-19

aayBats in India are called flying fox
es, and measure six feet from tip. to tip.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-01-18
TIE FAMILY HERALD.

Hing OF the Pemberton Mills ut Law
|snce. Mass.-Over FIVE Handrsd Oper-
|ttves Killed and WOunded-Dehates
a Congress-Interestin from Utah
ews from Europe, the Pacific, &c.-The
|eguc's Gallery-Markct Reports, Sc.
be FAMILY HERALD in It's issue Of today wednesday,
give full account Of the Falling and Burning Of the
berton Mills at Lawrence, Mass, by which over Five
dred OF the Operatives were Killed or Wounded
ibe suferings Of the Unfortunate victims-Names Of
Killed and Wounded, &c, &C.; A Report of the De
in Congress; Interesting News from the Pacific
Utah; News from Europe; Sketches Of the Hurdcrers
dence Men, Counterfeters Burglars and Pickpockets
few York, by an Old Detective; All the Local News
View York and Vicinity Of Importance Reports Of the
!, Provision and Money Markets, and all interesting
II The preceding week.
kxs-s2s year; four cea.s 3 single copy ssbscrip-
received at the Office northwest corner Of Faon and
w s;reeAs, New York. Single copies for sale al the
ar and by al news asvpA Advertisements inserted
usual HxsalS rats
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-01-18
NEW YORK HERALD, WEDNESD

as existed the fret day OF june 1885, the OF
million seven hundred Thousand dollars.
For nay eOt towards the Sinking Fund for the exta-
gsSmen, OF be general fund the Of three hun
dred and fifty Thousand dollars
For the psym 4 OF the interest losses made under
The constitution Tor the enlargement and the completion
OF the csnas the Of seven hundred and sixty thou
sand dollars, much thereof may be necessary
To constitute ing fund for the ext,n gutshment Of
the made under section Of article the consttu-
ton the Of four hundred and six thousand two hun
cred and forty three dollars.
To pay the General Fund deray the necessary ex-
psrses Of the State tho sum Of two hundred thousand
dollars
Sec The following are hereby appropriated out
Of the proceeds OF any tax 10 be levied and collected
Ger the provisions OF the act chapter I'll OF the Laws Of
sos TO pay the interest ant redeem the principal Of the
loan OF two millions I've hundred thousand dollars pro-
vide for the OF the floating debt Of the
To pay interest said loan for the first year
ing on tho first day Of October next, hundred and
my Thousand dollars To provide for the Snkn Fund,
to pay the principal Of said Loan hundred and Ay
three thousand and fifty five dollars being for one year
and nine months contribution 70 said fund.- as provided
IL now the general impression that the railroad nte
rests WIN manage 70 get amendments adopted to the Pro
hsa Dill that will destroy Its object, and mako dead
letter They are certainly preparing for thai
VIII completely Illustrate the plans Of tho canal
men, in tollnR railroad freights, and establishing
pro Thus far they have remained quiet as far
as any outward demonstration concerned, but their
nightly caucuscs not being held for nothing At the
find that they have . powerful combination arrayed
against mem one that Will render their attempts to toll
Tue ra'Moaos ana osner measures ruitless labor.
The United States District Court, which 70
mere to-day did not do In consequence or the serious
Illness OF the father OF Judge X. BALL The Judge
suddenly summoned to what probably win be the death
bed Of biz father.
The State Military Association met to-day. General
Duryea Of the Second DIVISION President Of the associs
ton delivered the opening address The reports of tho
Standing Committee and Of the Council Of Administration
we're read and other routine business disposed Of In
the afternoon there was grand parade Of the military
and IN the evening addresses were delivered before
large audience by Adutant General Townsend and Lieu
tenant hcAister. Of the United States army General
Wool and Governor Morgan were present.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-01-18
Assembly.


The Governors Message was considered.
Mr. VAN Horn (rep spoke at length in support OF the
Message unfolding its land recommendations It's appro-
baiory notices OF the Metropolitan Police law and It's po
son that Congress has power to legislae In regard
slavery In the Territories Of the United States He de-
cared that TO be the doctrine upon which the republican
party would march to victory.
Mr.. ARCuIARiUs (rep.) replied, denounCng the Metro
poitan Police law, and declaring large majority Of the
people TO be opposed To it. The election of Mayor Wood he
held bad turned simply upon this issue people dent
fed him with opposition to this policy Of Interference
the part OF the State with city affairs He To
discuss the slavery question for the purpose
come, when such discussion was Of no practical use,
but was only cloggng the wheels Of legislation
plying valuable time. When the proper time arrived he
should never evade the discussion OF that subject
The House referred the several portions of the
to appropriate committees.
Progress reported upon everal unimporant private
bills.
large number Of pro rata freight resolutions were pre-
sented this afternoon
report in favor Of the erection of gallery for the use
Of reporters was adopted.
The House then refused to fix the hour OF daily meeting
at ten O'Clock and adjourned TO meet 70 tho
usual hour, IL A. NJ.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-01-18
NEW YORK LEGISLATURE.


Albany, Jan II. 1860.
Several petitions presented for q pro rata freight
ana toll laws for the extension OF the Chenango
canal Tor aid to the Albany and Susquebanua Railroad
and OF land owners Of antrent companies for relief
Mr.. MANKRRE (rep) Introduced bill 10 incorporate
the homeopathic Mecical College; also bill relative to
York notices of paper falling due shall be served on the
drawer or endorsers at the street and number OF his
derce or place OF business
Mr. PRoesER (rep introduced bill In accordance with
the requirements OF the constitution making apfropriaon
Tor the canal debit and for the maintenance Of the canals
for the next fiscal year arpropriaes 1915 243, and
for interest and pay the principal
OF the foam OF 50, 500 600 voted for last year.
Also bill for the location Of an inspection Office the
line of the canal east Of Utica where all cargoes may be
conveniently inspected
Also bill increasing the powers Of the Canal Auditor
anhorizing him to remove and appoint collectors and
others during the recesses Of the Canal Board and
appoint Deputy Auditor 70 perform any OF the duties
during the absence Of the Auditor except drawing
rants on the Treasury.
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Nfessrs. steinway & SONS Card.

Mr. s. B. briggs having published card the subject Of
string grands desire TO simply In reply
intention 10 test the validity Of for the same
either regards priority invention through the
the public We anxious however repudate the
inspuatiops 81 competitors In the trade that
mep,s have been from other than those
furptshtd BY own personal experience and practical
knowledge Of how piano should be constructed When
proper time arrives We fully competent prove legal
claim to the patent Mr. briggs, when he 10
means settled question wheer the oversning plan in grand
pianos improvement probably speahs from his
reDce and success as We have doubt
the subject and The following extract from certificate given
some time ago by nearly all the greatest and most prominent
decided on the point regarding overstrung grsnds-
The undersgned having personally examined and prsca-
cay tested the Improvement in grand pnos invented by H.
above ihoee remaining. do hereby certify
That result Of the said Improvement the voice Of the
piano IL greatly improved in quality quantity and power
The sound by Steinway's Improvement Ia much moro
less hash stronger and much better prolonged
that realized in any other plano with which
The undersigned regard the Improvement of Mr. Stein
most powell ingenious and important No piano of
aihr construction has been an
the undersgne ed know believe
Gus'ay Eater, William Mason
Sebastian B. ills William SaAr,
William A. King. u G.. BILL
Geo. Wsebburn Morgan, Robert Godbeck.
Carl Bsrrmann, Geo. A. BriEow
Henry @. Tmm. And many others
O. A. Bills, Exchange and Commissions
Broker No. 6 Green~ ich street. N b. Prizes In al legazsd
loteriee cached.
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] TREMENDOUS ASMAr--There was exhibited In front
tae HERALD Office yesterday the great steer Union,
ped in the town Of Beekman Duchess county State Of
~ York. He is said 70 be the largest raised
his country, his dimensions being follows-Heghf,
feet nine inches; extreme length, eleven feet eleven
hes Rrth around the body ten feet eight inches This
rs old, and weighs 3,452 lbs. He is owned by Mr..
liam Iaor OF this city, who intends TO slaughter him
next Thursday.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-01-18

IrHE HARDWARE Mny AT DryNsx--Tne third anniver-
dinner Of the Hardware Board Of Trade Is OF
morrow evening at the st. Nicholas HOTEL and good
70 anticipated. Several speakers expected 10 be
sent and in the existing crisis Of the country they
uld strike while the iron is hot The card Of invita-
!. indicates that they will do 80.