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The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1861-11-21
Parson RroWnloW Indicted.

The eccentric but brave hearted editor
of the Knoxville (TeDD) Wig has been
indicted, We presume. on a charge of trea-
son against the rebel CoDfederscy. In
the final issue of bis paper. Oct. 9th. be
publishes valedictory address, in which
be states the reason of its suspension, and
the trouble that he is in. He presumes
that be would be let go free, az others
have been. il be would take the oath Of
allegiance to the Confederate authorities.
but bis conscience will not permit bis Do
ing so, and, consequently. be expects to
be sent to prison. His spirit. however. is
not suhdued. nor his abhorrenee of trea-
son to the Government Of the Union les
sened ty this persecution. as may be per-
ceived from perussl of the following ex
tract from bis address to the readers of
the Whig'
The real object of my arrest and con
templated imprisonment is to dry up,
break down, silence and destroy the lat
and only Union paper left ia the seeded
States, and thereby to keep from the peo-
pie of East Tennessee the facts which are
daily transpiring 10 the country. 1t is
not enough that my paper has been de-
MED circulation through the ordinary
channels of conveyance in the country,
but it must be discontinued altogether. or
it's editor must write and select only such
articles as meet the approval of a pack
Of scouudrels in Knoxville, when their
superiors in all the qualities that adorD
buuan nature, are in the PeHiteutiary of
our State!
/ shall in no degree feel hum bled BY
being cast into prison, whenever it is the
will and pleasure of this august Govern.
meDt to put me there; but. on the coutra
ry. shall feel proud of my confinement.
| shall go to Jail, as John Rogers went to
the stake-ior my principles. | shall 60.
because | hase failed to recognize the
band OF God in the work of breaking up
the American Government ard the iu-
auguration of the most wicked, cruel. un
natural and uncalIed for war ever record
ed 10 history. l am proud of my posi-
tion and Of my principles, and shall leave
them to my children as legacy far more
valuable than priueely fortune, hae |
the latter to bestow!
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1861-11-21

0FWe yesterday spent an hour in the
stables Of Twenty fourth street among
the long rows Of horses that. as appears
by the letters U. S. marked on the left
shoulder of each, have been purchased
for the army. A worse lot of animals
was never seen; decent nag was the ex-
ception among them. Many of them
we're fit only for the knacker, and many
must be wholly useless until more than
their cost has been spent upon them in
surgeons fees. In our judgment. the
whole lot would not bring twenty five dol
lars apiece at auction; and yet the Gov.
ernment has paid over hundred for
them. We don't know who is response
bic for frauds SO sosndalous; but if the
parties were taken out aud she some fine
morning, they would get no more th an
their deserts IN Y Tribune, N0v. IL.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1861-11-21
THE LATEST WAR NEWS.

From Washington, though We bave no
positive news of especial moment, there
Is, however. restless activity prevailing
on both sides We published yesterday =
"a few words concerning skirmish be.
tween our pIckets and some Rebel caval-
ry. The affair nou appears to have been
of more Importance than it at first seemed
The fight was % miles west of Falls
Church; the parties were, Company Fl of
the litb (Brooklyn) Regiment, aud 300
or More Rebel cavalry. The attack was
sharp, aud The firing op both sides hoayy
for short time; of the Uniop soldiers
four were killed or mortally wounded
and eleven or twelve missing The loss
OF the enemy is not known, but it vas
certainly greater than ours.
The Rebel pickets have advanced two
miles since Sunday. Gen Porter re-,
ports large force two miles from Wen.
na. Their purpose seems to be to sweep
up ell forage west of Falls Church.
A review on a rrander scale than ha-
yet been attempted in this country is to
take place to-day near Bayley'- Cross
Road. In il several digr>ion-, including
more than 81 900 troops, will take part
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1861-11-21
New COunterfeits.

The November number of Peterson.
Detector, describes the following new
counterfeits on the Pennsylvania Banks.
which it would be we'll for our readers to
keep a sharp lookout for:
ii spurious SIS bill on the Allegheny
BaUk. Pittsburg. VigDette, spread eagle
on shield, FIVE across right end, S, steam
boat and female seated, on left end -
The name of the Bank is sspel!ed Allegha.
ny instead Of Allegheny.
Bank of Cstssauqua, Pa. los altered
from Is. Vigoette. girl 10 centre OF note;
easle on left end; blacksmith on ri BIT cod
FsrUers' Bank of Sohaylkill County.
PottsV'lle. A photograph SIS bill. Wig
nette, Two females, shield, go. The note
ba, blurred appearance.
Harrisburg Bsuk. A pbotoorspb s5
bill. Vignette. a statue of America:
portrait of girl and S on right end. NOR.
trait of boy and FIVE on iet. end /.
blurred appearance. Be on the look out
for these notes.
1t is reported that the FIVE and ten do,
ar Treasury bills have been counterfeit
ID, and are 10 circulation. The counter.
cit is said to aim ost defy detection.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1861-11-21
More Glorious News.

Tile Fagate San Jacsnto at Fortress Mon
roe - Capture Of Mason and StadeU =
They are Caught on an English Maj
Steamer Refusal to give them Up
Capt Wilkes takes the Responsibility
and Seises Them The San JacsntC
coming to New York.
Special Dispatch to the n Y. Tribune.
Fortress Monroe, Friday, Nov. Is.
The United States frigate San Jacinto
Capt Wilkes. came into the Roads to d a }
With Slidell and Mason as prisoners OF
board.
They had embarked on board an En-
glish mail steamer. Hearing OF the fact
Capt. Wilkes determined to take them
and. coming up with the steamer in the
Bermuda Channel, be cent aboard and
demanded the surrender of the arch re-
sels. The reply was, that there vas mol
force enough to take them.
Capt. Wilkes tbereupon put the San
JaciDto into a convenient position. aDd
sent Lieut.. Fairfax and thirty five armed
men from the San Jacinto With FIVE off
cers, who boarded the steamer aud picked
out the Com mmi.sioners.
Messrs. Siidell and Mason made feeble
resistance, but were induced TO leave with
Lieut.. Fairfax.
The Captain of the steamer raved and
swore, called the United States officer.
"pirstical Yankees and other abusive
names.
One of the Secretaries Of the Rebel
Cou missioners, named Hustled or Hur-
-tace. also showed resistance; but him
self and colleague accompanied their EN-
ployers to coD6ne nent.
Mcssrs. Slidel and Mason were then
surrendered.
The English steamer took tbem on
board knowing who they were, their des
tinstion and business.
Capt Wilkes is understood to have ac-
ted on his own responsibility.
Messrs. Slidell and Macon asked per-
mission of Gen. Wool to send letters to
their friends. which vas granted. TIE
letters were open, of course.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1861-11-21
NeutraliZing Poison,

The following if true i, valuabl ble:-"A
poison of any conceivable description and
any degree of potency, which has been
inte DtioDally or accidentally swallowed
may be rendered almost instantly harm
less BY simply swallowing two gills of
rweet oil. An individual with very
strong constitution should take nearly
twice the quantity. This oil will most
positively neutralize every form of vego-
table. animal or mineral poison With
which physicians and chemists are ac-
quainted."
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1861-11-21
Tragedy in the Twentieth Ward-0ne
Soldier Shoots Another.

A most distressing and terrible affair
resulting in the death of soldier, hap.
pened last evening at Camaos Woods
where Col Staunton's regiment is en-.
camped.
Last evening. as is usual, guard was
set, and strict injuDctioDs were giver
theu, 10 case any one should attempt tc
pass without authority. to fire. One OF
them, unfortunately, obeyed his orders tc
the very letter.
1t appears that young man, named
John D. Work hei-er, member of Com
panJ D, native of Monroe county. at
tempted to pass one of the guards. nam
ed Orlando Fisher. a member Of Compa
ny [. of the same regiment. Fiber hailed
Workheiser repeatedly. but obtaining no
answer, fred ; the ball entered just be-
low the ear of Workheiser ? assiug through
his head, aud causing instant death. II
is alleged that Workheiser was drunk at
the time. Fisher says that be did not in
tend to kill him. The matter is to be in
vestigated by the Coroner.--RhA. NeacS.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1861-11-21
Adulteration in Tea and Sugar

Housekeeprrs will lind it necessary tc
be on their guard against an extensive
system Of adulteration which lie now prac
ticed in tea. sugar. and coffee. and will
doubtless be carried on to still greater
extent during the coming holidays. when
the demand for such luxurics becomes
It'll more active than i. is at prosent.-
Brown sugar /. the most subject to thi.
sduiteration, as it can be mixed with
sand. which weighs very heavily and can
scarcely he detected, except by expert
eoced judges. A good way is to melt a
little 10 some water. and notice if any
sediment is left in the bottom of the YES.
.el. Phe high prices of these articles
make cheating in them more an object
than ever.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1861-11-21
The Massacre at Guyandotte, Western
Virginia.

CiDcinnatti, Tuesday, Nos. IL, 1861.
The defeat OF the Union forces at Guy
andotte was accomplished by trickery oD
the part Of the inhabitants 1t seems
that force of rebel cavalry, variousiy
estin sted at 500 to 1000, tad couceutra
ted iu the country back of the town
Ihese proposed, with the assistance o. the
rebel ,Dhseitant- OF GuyaDtotte. to ami
hilate tbs Union forces iD the town. Thi-
force consisted of $50 meu bers of Vir
rinia regiment, aud few of Col Zeigler'-
Virginia Cavalry.
airy aud the Rebel citizens to massacre
our troops in cold blood. Accordingly.
the Rebel citizens we're sery kind to our
troops last Sunday evening. and invited
them to their houses on various pretexts,
and all who were off duty accepted the
Invitation. While they were being en-
tertained at about 81 o'clock at night, the
Rebel cavalry dashed into town. Signals
were displayed from every house where
the Unionists were; and into, these the
Rebels rushed, numbering the unaru ed
-oldiers in cold blood.
The rebel citizens-men, women, and
children-ru.hed to arms, and aided the
cavalry in the slaughter.
The UnioDists in camp prepared as
soon as possible for defense, but we're o.
verpowered. and had to break.
Very few men were killed in the en.
gseement With the cavalry. nearly all be.
ing murdered in the houses.
When Col. Zeigler arrived, and oD
learning the particulars Of the affair, be
ordered the destruction cf the town The
buildings were fired im NJ edistely and the
whole town is now reduced to ashes.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1861-11-21
Gen. Scott.

The current monthly pay, subsistence
and allowance OF Lieut. Gen. Scott we're,
and by order of the President continue to
be while be is upon the retired list, as
follows:
Pay. per month, s27O
Rations. per month, 300
Allowance for servants. per month, 81
Allowan nee for horses, per month, 5o
Total monthly pay, S77O
Equal to S9240 per annum. This sala-
ry will render tho declluin9 days of the
old hero comfortable
He sailed from New York on Satur-
of last week for Europe. in the hope tha,
the voyage would have favorable effect
upon bis shsttered health. A great nu@
ber OF bis friends and admirers crowded
the cabin of the steamer to take a part.
ing grasp of bis hand-uany of them
fearing that it would be the last opportu-
nifty they should ever enjoy of seeing him
alive. Gen. Scott is over 76 years OF
age. For the last ten months he bas
been SO severely pressed BY public duties
that he is completely overworked, and is,
in fact, physical wreck. His mind yet
retains its vigor. but cannot be kept &C.
tive only for short intervals-a predispo.
sition to lethargy constantly overcoming
him and vrspping soul and sense in a
deep sleep.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1861-11-21

A German Jsw, named Fellner, just
arrived from Europe was mysteiiously
murdered at Port Monu outh, N. j., about
two weeks ago. and clue to the murder.
ers bas been found. A large quantity OF
jewels which Feilner had imported we're
found in possession of Miss Faum, New
York, and her sister, Mrs Marks, and a
man named Radetski, all Jews, with
whom he bad stopped in New York haze
been connected with the murder by cir
cumstaDtial evidence Miss Flaum and
Mrs. Marks have been arrested, the for
mer committed suicide and the latter has
since attempted it.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1861-11-21
Tl NJ W T.

s9-Tbe N Y. EUentng Post states
tbst 1t has seen private letter FROM a
gentleman iu Paris who knows of wi hat be
writes. which says that "tbe Prince Ma.
poleon, since his return from America,
makeS no dis ui~e in expressing. both in
public and IN pri ate, his dec5deR conUic
tan that the North IS MT only obundantg
able to achtp tie SaUehOltlers, bit that al
aoiU do 1t anil o~ght to do 1t, and Tie Soon-
er the better From the general course
OF the press for the last fortuie bit it is ca,
sy to see that ali France is reaching The
same conclusion.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1861-11-21
Ba- The law Of Congress, passed i

BgTbe law of Congress, passed las,
Augu-t. which discharges from labor OF
service" every slave who has been used
by the rebels, directly or Indirectly. ip
carrying on the war, has already set free,
according to the best estimates, about
800, 600 negroes.
Under the confscation act, the Collec-
tor of the Port Of New York has seized
fifty vessels owued wholly or in part by
citizens of the States 10 rebellion against
the Government.
These two items show that some folks
down South" age not fUding rebellion
as profitable business as Davis, YoDcey
& Co promised that it should be.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1861-11-21
For The Jefersonian
Go Battle for Your Country.
BY PHOTO.

BY PHOTO.
Dedicated to Col. Murphy's 29h Rec. p Y.
Go battle for your country, and fight the good
fight DER;
Grasp tight your trusty weapons, as your sires
did of yore-
Hurl back the tide of civil war, which rebels
have begun
Strike for the Union and the flag--your watch
word-Washington.
Go battle for your country. and strive We hard
to win,
And press ye boldly onward, in battles deaf.
ming din;
And bear ye on our standard, though traitors
may assaiI,
Twill float forever DER us, and outliye ey'rv
gale,
Go battle for your country, and strive ye hard
to save,
The legacy your sires left, won by the true
and brave.
Remember Trenton, Brandywine, Monmouth
and Lexington
How noby there your sires fought, in battles
lost and won
Go battle for your country, as oft ye've done
before,
Mid muske: fash, and sabre cut, and murd.
'rous cannon's roar:
Amid the smoke and carnage ye will the bea-
con see,-
It's "Constitution and the Laws-Freedom
'and Liberty"
Go battle for your country: and fight the good
fight Ger;
Grasp tight your trusty weapons, as your sires
did Of yore--
Hurl back the tide of civil war. which rebels
have begun
Strike for the Union and the fag-your watch
word-Washington.
November 23d 1861.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1861-11-21

sg-Tbe follosing persons we're elected
Directors Of the Stroudsburg Bank, on
Monday last, viz:
Depue Miller, John Butz,
Michael Rausterry, Stephen Kistler,
Michael Shoemaker, Morris Evans
Davi. d. Walton. Philip Swartwood,
George Il. Miller, Thomas W. Rhodes,
Depue Latar, John Boys,
Charles D. Brodbead.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1861-11-21
Sorghum.

The Salem New wJersey Standard says
that soue OF the farmers OF that county
are making their own molasses from the
Chinese Sugar Cane, and that the soil and
climate seem well adapted to it. A far
mer by the name of Petit. says he can
make it for fifty cents per gallon. He
planted four acres this year from which
be expects to make four hundred gallons
of syrup.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1861-11-21

tag Lieut. Col. Hawlsy ofthe 7th Reg
Uncut Connecticut Volunteers. 10 a com
uunicaton to The Euenimg Press, give.
the honor Of first landing on the soil Of
South Carolina to that regiment: "Our
7lh Regiment landed first, and had the
honor of taking charge of the fort Fort
Walker) over night. Aud besides, the
companies of Capts. Francis and Rod
man. under the charge Of your humble
servant, did the advanced picket duty for
the night. Friday the regiment wa. sent
about FIVE miles in westerly direction,
On an armed re-eonnois sapce to Sea
brooks Ferry or Landing. We caught
DO rebels. but found large quantity OF
provisions, 80. The enemy ran in The
extremest fright, and abandoned ala ost
everything bot the clothing on theu. 1t
is as warm as Juue have oranges in
my pocket picked at Seabrooks. The
palmetto Is plenty about u, the leaves
are sreen on all the trees, the cotton
fields ere white. waiting for the second
picking, and sweet potatoes are plenty
There is scarcely white man left on the
island. The negroes are jolly. and after
the first iDquiring look greet with great
pleasure, run to bring water. aud are
wonderfully hearty in crying God hre-
sou, Mass'r.' Their II asters told them
TO dodge when we came; that We wouls
take then to Cuba and work them. Sun
days and all. and keep them in dungeons;
but they would not believe it"
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1861-11-21

agrE. II. Rauch, ESQ. Chief Clerk OF
the Penna House of Representative.
has retired from the editorial charge Of
the Mauch Chunk Gazette, having organ
lied company for the war, called the
"Rosecranz Rangers. He will soon be
ready to leave for active service. Mr.
j. Lsciar. late Of the Bethlehem Times,
succeeds Mr.. Rauch in the charge Of the
Gazette.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1861-11-21

UJThe best cemmentary on the eco.
nonical manner 10 which Gov. Curtin has
expenden money on account of troops
sent into the field is the fact that while
Pennsylvania has furnished many thou.
sand Of men more than Massachusetts,,
yet the former State has spent in round
numbers, four hundred thousand dollar
less than the latter. This is, indeed,
creditable.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1861-11-21

IT : Full returns of the late election in
Maryland show about 10000 Union ma
jority on the State ticket, and the choice
of IL loyal and rebel Senator; aud 63
Union to Rebel Deles ates. Can there
be longer aDJ doubt as to the loyalty of
Marylandl Iii is stated that Governor
Hicks will call special session OF the
Legislature to undo the tressonable legi.-
iation Of the last session.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1861-11-21
A Great Calf.

Mr.. H L. Blowers, of Franklin PowB-
ship, this county. killed last springs
calf, 7 months and Is days old, which
weighed as follows: Quarters, 500 lbs;
hide, 53 lbs; rough tallow. IL lbs ISus-
7nehannez County Republican.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1861-11-21
The largest Beet Yet.

Oar friend Samuel Melick presented
us With two Beets, since our last issue,
which weighed, respectively, seven lbs,
three ounces, and seven pounds. twelve
ounces These beets beat any other beets
We have yet seen. Whose beets can beat
these bcets Bring them along
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1861-11-21

A defeated candidate for Judge 10 CAL
ifornia was so confident of his election
that be pledged himself to drive a COW
through Sacramento in case Of defeat
The papers are anticipating fun when that
GOV and calf shall pass thro' the city.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1861-11-21
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 81, 1861.

sn-We would call attention to the ad-
vcrtisemopt headed "Lecture" in anoth
sr column. As the subject of the lecture
i. an interesting one, and its object a
most worthy one, we hope the lecturer
lie rewarded with full house.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1861-11-21

ITThe Gov. of North Carolips has
sent north for the two son. of Stepbeo A.
Douglas, BY his first wife, in orde to save
half million Of property frou conf.ca
tion. e
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1861-11-21

Bg Rebel papers suy that Col. Corco
ran, two captains and eleven ieutena ut-
have been selected BY lot from prisoners
at Richmond and Charleston to be buDg
in retaliation if the pirates taken from
privatcers are convicted and executed.
The capture of Mason and Sldsll nay
alter this determination.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1861-11-21

sgThe Democratic State Convention
will meet at Harrisburg on the 4th Of
next March TO uoninste candidates for
Auditor and Surveyor General.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1861-11-21
la An experiment to test tho oon,.

seS An experiment to test The comDar
s'''e merits of steam and horse power in
proPe''ing canal boats. has been made
thi' year on one of the Pennsylvauia ca.
nais-showing that 10 seven months the
Use Of steam gave a saving of 1865 to a
eipg)e toat.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1861-11-21

The soldiers OF Gen. Banks division,
in September and October, sent by mail
from headquarters $4,000 letters.
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1861-03-21
Kxtra sesslen of lhe senntD.


WASHINGTON, March 20.-Mr. Hale offered
q resolution, which lies over, that the Senate
will adjourn on Saturday next at one P. NJ i,
sire die. F .-....' q. n. ..- - :
The Senate then considered the resolution
of Mr. Douglas, calling for information reIa-
tive to the forts, arsenals naVy.yards and
other public property in the seeded States.
Mr.. Bayard said he had at all times en-
deayoTed so TO guard his course that no word
from bis lips should have tendency to in
crease and foster alienation and separation
beiween the different portions of the Con-
federacy.s He conceived reunion to be i'm
practicable, and there remained but one of
two courses TO pursue viz: war with view
to subjugation, or the acknowledgment of
Their Independence as aseparate nationality.
Mr.. BayaId indicated proposition he in
tended to offer, authorizing the President to
conclude a treaty with the Confederate
States, acknowledging their independence
as separate nation, otherwise the other al
iterrauve, civil war, would occur, which
should be aVerted. He argued that the act
of Secession is breach of contract, and as
such actual revolution, but at the same time
Il is q revolution inaugurated by the people
themselves collectively, and you can not
meet 1t except by war or peaceful negotia-
ton. 1r V Ef I -
After Executive Session the Senate ad-
'jouIned. ...
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1861-03-21
Certificates continually Coming.

NHCIkNATIt OHIO, FEB. %, 1851
~ OuI OF Ju.tioe to myself. and a duty /. owe 70
'nr;J. HEBhRN and the suffering. community,
nshe the lolloWing statement; have been troubled
tried the skin Of the best phy sicidns, but grew
worse until was advised g. 20 to the bOspitaI
and remained there several months and grow
worse l heard Of pr HEBERB, Of this city; /
went and put myself under his trf atmeut, aud 'in
less than four weeks / was entirely we'll and am at
5hls time az work at No. $50 ERhth-st, NV resi-
denoo is at No. 20 Gest st, WIN. COOPER
So saye sent to every part Of the United States.
when ordered - '.'''' ''1''s'
The Doctor is the only physioisn NOV, ii,i,s ,,ho
cAp XIII apd cure Cancer without instruments of
paln. ne also cures Piles and ali kinds OF Sores
Gutter; ohoe hours, = A NJ To- p NJ
mhiO u DIR. j HEBERN