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The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1861-06-27
Slaves N War.

Mr Giddinzs, 10 a recently published
letter, records ihe following among other
instances OF the treata.ent of slavas in
war By 4 urTicau General:
'In l635 Gen. Taylor captured DuD-
Der of negroes sal. to &c fugitive sIases.
Citizens of Florida learning ahat tad
beeu done, inn eiieiely gathered around
his camp iniepding 10 secure the rlaves
wbo had escaped tFoD iLem. Gen. Tag-
lor told them that be had 70 prisoners
but prisoners OF var The elsiu:s ants
then desired TO look at them in order to
determine whether lie vsr holding their
slaves as gri-oaefs. TIE veteEan war
Eior replied that TO man should examine
bis prisoners FOR such purpose; and he
ordered then to derart This action be-
ing reported to the War Department was
approved by the Execatise. The slsses,
however. we're sent vest and set free.
In 1885, Gen. JessuP wout,d guides
and men to act as SPIES. He therefore
ngaged several fugitive slaves to act as
such. agreeing to seeJre the freedom of
themselves and fsmiies if they sersed the
go1crn2eot faithfully. They agreed to
90 20, fulfilled tteir a. reemeHt. we're sent
vest aud set free. Mr. Van Burens ad-
mini-tration approved the contract and
Mr.. Tyler's a1sainistra0Rn approved the
manner in which Gen. g1essup fulfilled it,
by setting the .saTes free
In Deceuber. 1914, Gen. Jackson
Impressed large nua.ber Of slaves at and
near New Orleans. ana kept them at
work erecting defeuees, behind which bis
troops son such glory en- the stb Of jan
uary. 1915. The masters demonstrated.
Jackson disresarded their reg onstrapces,
and kept tie sla~es at nork until many
of them we're killed BY iSe enepys shots;
yet this action vas approved By Mr..
Madison and Cabinet, abd by Congress,
which has ever refused to pag the mas-
ters for their loss. But in sil these ca
ses, the masters wore pFofea-edly friends
OF the government. yet cur Presidents
and Cabinets and Generals have not hes
tatei to ec3a1siT ate their slaves, when
ever in time OF war it was supposed to be
for the interest of TIE eoratry to do so.
This was doae in the exercise OF tbe war
power to which Mr. Adams referred 10
Congress, and for which he bad the most
abundant authority. But tbink no re-
cords of thi- nation, nor of any oihor na-
ton, will show sn instance 10 which fu-
gitive slave has been sent back TO mas
ter who was in rchellion against the very
government no hgld BIS slave as cap
tive"
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1861-06-27

eFOn a recent visit 10 Camp Washing
ton, we were pleased to find "our boys in
the enjoyment of excellent health~ and, to
all appearance, as well coniented with their
lot as mortal men could be. We were also
glad TO learn, while there, Of the promotion
of Lieutenant Nyce 10 the Adju'aifey of the
Regiment to which he belongs. Friend Johu
will, we predict make his mark, in whatever
position he may be placed. We congratu-
late the Adjutant on his promotion. Capt.
Keller's Company is attached to the Fourth
Regiment, commanded by Col. r. 6. March.
In this connection, We must not fail to note
Il sprehtly piece of "coutra6and' attached to
Capt. Keler's staff in the person of Samuel
a. Surls, colored representative from "Alt
Berks.' Sam is perfect "Ole Bull" on the
fiddle, "George Chrisly" in song, and for
side-splitting fun beais oil creation. WIKI
Sam in quarters, the blues a,ay as well vam-
Gus the ranch.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1861-06-27
SHARP Dodge by one of the McMullen
Rangers.
HAGERsTowN, Nd June 2

HAGERsTOwN, ND June %.
A man was observed ioTding the river
yestcfday, dressed in peculiar STYLE.
and upon reaching the Maryland side.
one of Capt McMullen's rangers arrested
him. He was searched at once when il
vas discovered that be had very inpor.
,snt letters for lawyer of this place
named Alvey. The prisoner was quietly
conducted to place of safe keeping and
divested OF bis clothing One Of Capt.
McMulen's men issuised himself in the
same, and represented himself as the
genuine bearer of dispatches to Mr.. AL.
vey, who fell into the trap, and divulgcd
important matters to bis supposed Vir.
sina friend After every thing had
been surely accomplished. Mr Alvey was
arrested aud subsequently, sent to Wash
ingtoD city. His arrest created quite
sensation in this toaD, as he was never
suspected of treason, and stood high iu
the estimation of citizens here. A traix
tors doom awaits him.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1861-06-27
Pleasant Summer Beverage.

Here is recipe for making ginger
beer, very wholesome aud refreshing
summer beverages; Put two gallons OF
cold water into pot upon the fire, add
to it two ounces of good ginger bruised.
aud two pounds of white or brown sugar
Let all this come to boil, and continue
boiling for about half an hour, Then
skim the liquor aud pour it into a jar or
tub, along with one sliced lemon aud bali
an ounce ofcream of ftartar. When near
ly cold, put in teacupful of yeast, to
cause the liquor to work. The beer is
COW made; aud after it has worked for
two days, strain it and bottle it for Use
Tie down the corks firmly,
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1861-06-27
Raising of another Flag.

Hamilton Square is bound not to be
behind the age. On the evening of June
the l4tb, 1861, there vas a meeting Of
Loyal citizens to raise Flag in honor
of our glorious Union. The Flag raised
is beautiful Que, and now proudly wa.
wing, aud showing by its bright Stars and
Stripes TO every one that passes under it,
the evidence of our love, to our blood
bought Liberty and Union. The speak
ers on this occasion, were Messrs. Dun
ken, SEN, and Dunken, jr.. K. lowering,
|. Bossard, n Miller and Rev. FL. Seifert.
We need not fstter the speakers, and the
work0ansnip of the Flag will speak for
its makors. Enough said, when we say,
that all present seemed to enjoy them
selves very we'll, aud the hearty aud free
applause, bore evidence that the speakers
were not void of some talent and ability.
A Loyal CITIZEN.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1861-06-27

The liberalty of Pennsylvania. and
the pronptness with whieh our citizens
have taken the different loans to assist in
carrying on the var. has elected alike
the envy of the traitors and the applause
of the loyal citizens Of the country. Some
OF the southern journals declare that The
people OF Pennsylvania are traitors to
their old political alliances-tbat their
democracy was sham, and that DOW, In
the hour Of Southern trial and danger,
those upon whom the south depended
the democracy of such States as Penn.
sylyania, turn a deaf ear to their sorrow,
aud pour cut their money to- strenk ktheu
the slnews Of war against their old friends
in the south. We can assure the traitors
in the south that they still have symra-
thisers here in Pepnsylyania-that they
have allies 10 every state in the north
but they are so utterly Insignificant and
powerless. as to be incapable even Of nis
chief The people, the masses, the gen
une democracy of pennsylvania wbo
have lagishly contributed 81 their wealth
to sustain the military detenaes and de-
termination to enforce the Law, are 20 kin
to that democracy that hate heretofoIe
Joined hands with the aristocracy of the
sonth, pledging themselves to any cor
ruption that they might becoms partners
in the di,peDsation of patronage that
preyed on the vitals of this goVornnent
themselves. The millions that Peunsyl
vauia has alresdy given are but The be-
ginning of her contributions to crush re-
belion, Our people have placed all their
possessions on tho altar of their country,
and they are ready too, to pour their
blood out rather than rebellion should
succeed = Harrisburg Telegraph.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1861-06-27
Aiding the Traitors.

The Wayne County Herald. few
We Ks since. publi-bed an article which,
beyond oil question. proves that sheet to
be kesrt aud hand With the Tekels, but
being too cowardly aud mean to openly
advocate their traitorous cause. it comes
out ip sneakiug au3 iGs;dioas manner,
sni epdeavors TO prove that this is "s 30
lItisal gar" To do this, it is needless to
say that be makes grand ness OF false
statements of facts, aud consequent un-
warranted inferences, which ceuld have
bad their origin alone in an unIoyal and
traitorous heart. La doing this, this iui
asinary disguised rebel plainly shows his
object to be to discourage loyal and pa
triotie Democrats from uniting the mselve
with the friends Of the Union and Gov
ernuent in their effort to Put down the
traitors.
Bat our surprise and indignation were
intensi6edto fud this vile article published
in full, without note or comment, 10 the
Monroe Democrat OF last 1eek. The natu
raj inference, frou this circumstance, ordi.
narily would be. that cur cotemPorary ful
ly iudorscs The traitorous sentiments con-
t4iOed in the article in question. Butto put
the most charitable construction Cd the
strauseDnduct Of the Democrat, We aust
say that the publication of SO vile an article,
at this tioe, to say the very least of it,
strongly argues lack of prudence, sB5
proper discrimination between 10y atty and
rebellion. If the Democrat va. 10 favor
of the rebels, the publication OF the article
is just #t tst we would hare expected Of hiU;
tut since be strongly prOfesees to be 10 ia
ror of the Union and Government, We are
surprised. But We trust that it will be
the last Of such traitorous sentiments for
q while that cur cotemporary will give
publicity to- Otherwise we shall hold the
copier, under like circun tances, to E
strict responsibility.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1861-06-27
Congressman Elected.

AT special election held 10 Luzerne
County, on Saturday last to supply the
vacancy, 10 the present Con. ress, occa-
stoned BY the death of the Hon George
Scranton, the Hon. Heudiick 3. Wright
was elected By an overwhelming r,ajori
ty. Mr. Wright ran as the candidate of the
Union sentiment of Lpzerne; having re-
ceised the noBination of both the great
political parties. His political sentiments
are OF the straight Democratic stripe, but
politics was, and rigbtfuily too, laid to
one side.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1861-06-27

l@ Senators Andrew Jobuson and
Emerson Ethridge Of Tennessee, are in
Washington, and have received positive
assurances from the war department that
the Uuion men in East Tennessee, and
wherever else in the State they may re.
quire assistance, shall be sustained By
the strong arm of the Government. An
order has been issued including Tebnes-
see in the district under the command Of
Brig. Gen. Anderson.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1861-06-27

s@The following is a correct list OF
the American ministers at foreign courts.
1T will be seen that Pennsylvania has
three.
Charles T. Adams, Mass. England.
Wm-L. DAYTON, NJ. France.
Cassius NJ. Clay, Ky. Russia
Carl SburZ. Wis. Spain
James f. Harvey. Pa. Portugal
$. Sanford, Conn. Belgium.
James s. Pike, he. Netherlands.
Bradford r. Wood, NY. Denmark.
j. S. Haldeman, Pa. Sweden & Nor'y
Norman j. Judd. Ill. Prussia.
Anson BurlDgame, Mass. Austria,
George G. Fogg, N. Ii. SWitzerland.
George P. Marsh. VI. Sardinia.
Rufus King, Wis. Rome.
Thomas Corxin. Ohio. Mexico
4. b. Dickinson N. Y. Nicaragua.
Elisha Cro,bg, Cal Guatemala.
Allen A. Burton, Ky. Nes Grenada.
Jas. Watson Webb n. Y. Brazil.
Robert NJ. Palmer, Pa. Argentine Confed.
Thomas II Nelson, Ohio, C6lll.
D. K. Carter. Ohio, Bolivia.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1861-06-27
A Connecticut Captain Bagged.

A Captain of the 2nd Connecticut Reg
imeut has been added to the ensnared by
the enemy. 1t appears he was wiled a.
way from bis post by two women of the
Scott family, troublesome disunionists in
Falls Church, who requested an escort be-
yond the lines, and seized when unarmed.
This is the third officer lost from this Re
giment.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1861-06-27

ACCIDENT Mr. David Dildiuc, a
young nan 10 the employ of the railroOd
Company, met with serious accident
near Slateford. on Fri;ay evening last
He attempted to jump from the train
while 10 motion, when be was caught in q
wheel. which passed over bis foot and an
Gle, crushing them Eost horribly. His
leg was amputated on Saturday morning,
by Or. A. Reeves jackson, assisted by
Drs. Bond and Warrington, and. we are
pleased to learn, is doing remarkably
veil.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1861-06-27
Printer Soldiers,

There is one good reason Why so many
printers shoulder their shooting sticks and
volunteer for the war. It is IN their
Iine Of business. They want to distribute
deacled matter into the enemy's columns.
lu case an opportunity occurs, our patri-
otc brethern of the stick a2d rule will
press into the thickest OF the fight, butter
the forms OF the rebels effectually, aud
come out of the contest With colOrS hyinc
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1861-06-27
Gen. Scott has received an car of green

Gen Scott has received on ear of green
corn with the compliments of JEFF. Da
Vis's private secretary. 1t is a gentle
hint that the south have still some means
OF support About the time Gen Scott
received this, an elegant bouquet was
presented to him, with the compliments
of Mrs. Lincoln. The General, with
great promptness, requested his military
secretary, Col Hamilton. to bear his
kindest regards to Mrs. Lincoln for her
beautiful gift, and at the same time to
present her the ear of corn, as the latest
curiosity surrendered by the enemy, and
to add. that from appearance Of the ear,
If it was fair specimen of the whole
southern crop, our army would be down
there soon enough to gather it for them.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1861-06-27
Smiling for a Fight.

One Of tbc Michigan boys got sery sick
in this city and was unable to accompany
bis regiment to Washington. lie was or
dered home when consalescent. and fur
nished a pass to go. hut that did not suit
hin at all. The other day, very unex-
pectedly to bis comrades, be uade his ap-
pearanee in the carp st Washington
The Surgeon seized bin in the ranks,
and as be was really unatle to withstand
the hardships OF the service, ordered him
out. 1t was just as the troops were IN
colun TO march to Virginia, an alarm
having been given. He left the column
cryipe, and eaid, sobbiug loudly: "NeS-
er mind, boys, you'll fad me on the 9th
er side of the bridge "l'll be ID II
don't be there" And If there had been
a fight no doubt he would have kept his
word. The brave fellow started Tor q
faht aud there ia chance be Is going 10
have it. That Mchigander. if be lives,
will retaru home covered With laurels
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1861-06-27
SHAWNEE, june e5, 1861.

Mr.. EDIToR:-For some time past We
have noticed a controversy in the Jeffer.
sopiau, respecting q trivial affair, said to
have occurred in one Of oHr ueighboring
churches. Judging from the articles writ
ten and the reliable infor alton received
| am led to believe that the controversy
should not have been brooght before the
public. | trust there will be no more OF
Ii, and il there is an; personal difficulty
between "Obscryer" and Fair Play"
they will settle it 10 some other way.
We think it would lie better for them
to cease the contest, aud joining hands
approach the Throne OF Grace, and there,
in humble suppliance, pour forth the
Burning desires Of true aod patriotio hearts,
for the timely removal Of the dark and
oninou, clouds that are now overhangiag g
our country-that We may always, firmly
united in brotherly love, enjoy those bles-
sings which have ever made US happy
and prosperous people.
Yours, PEACE.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1861-06-27

n@- A few days since Lieut.. Col. Bow
man and Orderly Chase of the sth kegi,
ment OF Pennsylsanis Volunteers crossed
into Virginia near Harper's Ferry to re-
coupoitre ou their own account, and were
captured by the rebel scouts in that vi,
cinity. 1t is feared by many that they
have been hanged, as spies.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1861-06-27
no State Fair.

The officers of the State Agriculture
Society have determined not to hold &
Fair this season. In many counties the
usual local exhibitions will also be dis
peDsed With. Owins to the war excite
nent, aud tight times 10 monetary affairs
the people have not the inclination or
the neans TO pstronize agricultural shows,
Which, 10 too many instances, benefit on
y the managers aud SPECTATORS 10 new
tangled farming Implements The great
mass Of praeticai sgrieu|turists regard
these annual State Fairs as extensive hum
bugs Duty Telegraph
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1861-06-27
prCount Cavour, the ablest states

aag~Count Cayour, the ablest states
man on the other side of the Atlantic, Is
dad. He died 10 the city of Turin on
the 7tb inst, from cerebral and gastric
fever, in the SD year Of bis age The
liberal party in Italy. and in fact the lib
eralist., of Europe, have lost their lead
or, and it will be quite Impossible to hOd
another to eli his place. 1t vas through
his eminent abilities ard diplomatic sSlll.
that the Emperor Of France was induced
to favor an United Italy.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1861-06-27
es-Ths Rev. Thomas P. Hunt, we'll

R9rThe Rev. Thomas p. Hunt, well
known to many of our citizens, has been
appointed Chaplain to the sth Regiment
OF Volunteers from Luzerne County 1t
will be remembered that be is far adyau-
ced in years, aud crippled BY spinal
disease. though otherwise sound, and
racks With the most eloquent Of our Di-
vines. A few days since he was asked,
"if Cbsplains bad to 6sbt wheu their re-.
gineut was brought ioto action"
"In that event." said Dir. Hunt, "ge
can take our cho;ce-6ght or roD; and
you knolc l cant run.p
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1861-06-27
THURSDAY, JUNE 27, 1861.

eFIt is @ith no small pleasure that we
announce the appointment of our young
friend, Charles A. Wikoff, tot First Llcuien-
an;cy in the 18th Regiment, regular army.
Charley is every inch gentleman, and Ii
will need bat a fitting opportunity 10 prove
him thorough soldier.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1861-06-27
Large Amount of Gold in San Francisco

Large Amount of Gold in San Francisco.
The San Francisco newspapers speak
Of the i,Emense sums of treasure which
are being accumulated in that city,
During the mouth of May the amount was
larger than it had been at any time in
tic history of the State. Shipments to
the East #ere not large, in consequence
Of the apprehension which existed that
Southern priVateers might capture tho
steamers from AsIiuwalI to New York.
II the present los rate of shipment con-
tnues, i; is estimated that there will bo
by the Gfsso: Jaly. over anI above the
ordinary accumulation Of gold, treasure
to the anouut Of three miliions Of dol
lars. Cne Of tie journals, in comment
ing upon this state OF things, says: 1t
il continues fcr three months We can re-
joce in an era of low rates Of interest,
manufacturers sill spriug up, and public
in proEement4 he pushed forward With an
energy unparalleled. ~
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1861-06-27
Marshalls Creek, June 81, 1861.

P. S. In bidding you good-hy, friend "Ob-
allow ire to express the hope thai
you may always be keen ObserUer of pass
ing events, and remain true and faithful to
the high cause you have So nnbly. espoused.
T. p.
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1861-02-08

TIE MopERS STArrNAN.-ln Sherrard
Clemens speech on Tuesday, in which hc
gave such offence to the disunionists, he drew
the following picture Of the type Of -iat.s-
men which has bcen 50 common at Wasa-
ington OF late:
:. a statesman must now not only mr.
row his mind and give up 10 PARTY What
was meant for mankind. hut he must rrcr,ic
a. submi~ively as n blind horse in bark
mill. 20 every peryertins opinion, which
sits, whip in hand, or the revolving shaft.
ut the end of which he is harnased. To L.,
"A diamond of the first water, he must stand ia
the Senate House OF his country. and in the
face of a iorbcaring people, glory in l"insa
traitor and rebel. lie mus: s0lemnly pro-
claim the death of the death Of the nation to
which he had sworn allegiance, and with the
grave stolidity OF an undertaken, invite its cit
liens Ia their own funeral. lie must dwarf
and proyineiali,c his patriotism To the State
on whose local passions he thryes. to tho
county wh r. he practices court, or TO tho
city where he iliunts iE all the mcretriciJus
dignity of q Dogc OF Venice. lie can take an
cath 10 support the Constitution Of the Unit
cd States, but he can enter with honor into
conspiracy to overthrow it. lie can, un'lrr
the slnctity Of the same oath. advise the sriz-
urc of forts and arscnals, dockyaris and shiI-,
and money belonging To the Union. whose
officer he j.. and finds most loyal and cOnye-
ncnt retreat in State authority and State
allegiance"
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1861-02-08
FORMING, FEBRUARY 5, 1861.

was too free handed, and now you sec what
it's brought We to-
well, well, Kctury, we never did think
alike on some things, returned the old man
Lets talk abouta pleasanter subject. What
do you think about our school-ma ans mar
rying young Mr.. liardwiche Tomorrow ?
Didn't always tell you that Jessie Morton
was born to be a lady? may be unlucky
myself, but anyhow, I'm glad TO hear Of liz.
tie Jcssie's luck
You'd great deal better keep your SYM
patty for YOURSELF growled Koturah.-
w hats other folks luck TO YOU, I'D like ia
know? Thcre-sOme ones knocking at the
doOr--see who tits y
1t was little note, brought by one Of the
school.boys under Jessie's care. Where's
nv glasses? can't see as could once
Shove the candle this way,will you, Kctury?'
And. fitting his brass-bowed spectaclcs upon
his nose, the old man unioldcd the note and
read, in Jessic's delicate chiroGrapby:
DO not let that mortgage disturb your
Christmas Day, tomorrow dear father Wood
bridge. Ii will never haunt your hearth
stone again. Mr.. lIardwichc will send you
the papers soon to destroy. This Is Jcssies
Christmas present. have no. forgotten
those golden pippins,' nor all the other
kindnesscs
Aha, wife = said the old man, smiling,
and trying to brush away, unseen, the big
tears that would come, 'what do you think
of my investments nOw|
Kctuah's reply was neither elegant, nor
strictly speaking, grammatical, but is was
significant She said simply,
well, | never