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The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1861-07-04
Ex-Secretary Holt Sustains the Govern
meut

Mr.. Holt, who was for short time
Secretary at the close of the administra-
ton of Mr.. Buchanan, publishes letter
in oue of the Louisville papers, in which
be assails the position OF neutrality as
suned BY Se Governor of Kentucky be-
tween the rebillious States aud the Uni.
ted States Government. He shows tb at
such a position cannot be sustained upon
any just or patriotic prinsi PIE, for the fed
eral government is either right or it is
wrong in maintaining the integrity Of the
Union at the point of the sword. How
little ground there is for secession Mr.
Holt demonstrates in the following words:
The census returns show that during
the year 1860 the Fugitive Slave Law as
executed nore faithfully and successfully
than it had been during the preceding ten
years. Since the Installation of President
Lincoln, not case has arisen in which
the fugitive has not been returned, and
that, too, without any opposition FROM the
people Indeed, the fidelity with which
it was understood to be the policy of the
present ad administration to enforce the pro-
visions of this law has caused perfect
pauic among the run away slaves in the
free States, and they have been escaping
in multitudes to Canada. uDpursued and
uDreclaimed by their masters. Is there
fouod in this reason for dissolution of
the Union I"
This testimony from Southern man
speaks volumes. The truth is that the
alleged loss to the South by fugiye slaves
was a uere pretext for the dissolution OF
the Union, and that conspiracy bad ex-
i-ted long previous to the Presidential e.
lection to break up the confederacy, with
or without cause. 1t is aud old and a
true saying, where there is will there
is way"
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1861-07-04
x@A singular disease has made its

y@A singular disease has made its
appearance among cows in the vicinity
of Camp Washington, at Eastoo. The
only visible symptoms are remarkable
falling of in the quantity Of milk given.
especially at morning milking, which is
the cause of much disappointment to far
mers and milkmaids. 1t was unheard oil
previous to the advent of the soldiers, but
is now known as the "Army Drouth. -
1t has not extended beyond circle of one
mile.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1861-07-04
The War Worth all it Costs.


War is an expensive luxury. Howev'
er humanely and discrcctly waged, it is Z
serious drain upon the life Of nation
We shall come out of the present strug
gle impoverished in many ways. With
the best success, We shall expend hun
dreds of millions Of treasure and sacrifice
thousands of lives. We shall feel the
bruises of The conflict for years after the
rebellion has been crushed aud pease has
been restored. Thousands OF fortunes
will be wrecked-th ousands of homes will
be made desolste-thousauds of bris ht
careers will be arrested The mourners
will 60 about The streets. There will he
SORROW and auguish-there will be des-
pair that 40 hun an sympathy can assuage
in many eHutle tosom. The wrecks
will lie thick around us-tbe charred
and battered ruins Of bixh hopes and
fublime eudeayors--Wiil attest how sc.
we're has been the trial through which the
country has passed.
VIII it pay tie cotl Yes-a hundred
"a thousand fold-if We come out of the
struggle conquerers If We succeed in
crushing out this miserable reEellion-if
we exter u ip ate the fatal beresy OF seces-
sion-if We shall be able to teach treason
such lesson as tistorp will never weary
of rehearsing We shall succeed in con
viDcing the world that We have govern
mcDt, strong enough, vigorous enough,
determined enough, to overcome all COM
Linations and attacks, Hhether from con
spiracies within or invasion without; if We
shall be able to impress Ctristendom with
the conviction that our western eCpire Is
bailt upon a ro,k, Bhicb no conyulsion
we shall be able to do this effectively, the
war, no Il after bow long or how desper
ately wased, will be the cheapest enter
prise upoa which the nation ever emb bark
ed. EEcry drop of blood that has been
shcd-esery dollar that has been expcn
ded-eyery purpose that has been bauIk-
eiaod hope that has been crusbed-will
fructify into future blessings. We shall
emerge from the conflict stronger 10 all
that goes TO make up the life of great
people. We shall resume the calm pur
suits Of peace, cbasteDed By the trial
through which we have passed-purifed
By the sfiietion With which We have been
visited. We shall fnd ourselves elesa
tod to a higher moral plane, and quick
vned by nosler impulses to the perform
ance O! noblcr deeds We shall fnd our
selves less boaud up in sefshness, less
the slaves Of toll aud business, less grove
ling in our tastes, less earthly in our as
piratloDs.
The successful termination Of the war
will be the dawn of a new era 10 the his
tory Of the country. The republic will
enter upon a new stage of its career. The
public heart will throb with more geuer-
ous pul.ations. Broader, higher. nobler
issues will engage the attention Of states
men. A lottier standard of public mo-
rality will prevail A better class ofPab-
lie teachers will come upon the stage
Purer aims aud more exalted conceptions
of truth and justice will animate the peo-
pie. The sterling metal of our Western
life, purified as it were BY FIRE, abstracted
from the dross that has so loug furnished
its lustre-wili shrine out as it has never
shone before.--AUany Journal.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1861-07-04

A blacksmith recently made out bill
against one of bis customers for welding
With steel two mattocks. The son Of
Vulcan, who had been more used to Wiel-
ding a sledge- hammer than studying Or.
Kendrick, wrote out the item in the fol-
lowing u amer: "To stealing 2 mad ducks
two shilIings."
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1861-07-04

Considerable amusement was created
at Mount Holly onstbe departure ofsOme
volunteers, by stroughiuded woman
seiziug her husband, dragging him from
the ranks, and cutting hin on the head,
ordering him to 20 moHe. The poor fel-
low complied, bat finally succeeded in e.
ludng her vigileuee, and went of with
bis company.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1861-07-04

b@The Union defence committee OF
N. York city have expended, in equipping
and provisioning the various regiments OF
of that city S425,000.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1861-07-04
VOL 20.
Published by Theodore Schoch.

TE3MS.--Two dollars per aEnumn advance-Two
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No papers discontinued until alarreaTages afepald
except AT the option of the Editor.
Embellishments OF one square lten lnes) less,
one or three insertions, 81 CO. Each additional lnser-
Con, 25 cents. Longer IN proportion.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1861-07-04

Cards Circulars Bill Heads, Notes, Blank Receipts,
Justices Legal and other Blanks, Pamphlets &c. prln-
ted with neatneSS aud despatch, on reasonabeterms
at this Office.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1861-07-04
.HOR PRINTING.
lEIAMGY LP.t&LilN III. IN q

Having a general assortment ef large, plain and or
namentai Type we are prepared to execute every de
scription of
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1861-03-27

ROllovay's Pills and Ointmemt.-Doabt at
an end. Consumption-Cau consumption
be cured is qnstion that long agliaied
the medical world-the answer is of vital
importance 10 the community at large. The
numerous cases of prevention, resulting
from the timely use of Holoway's Pills and
Ointment, together with the actual cures Of
many in an advanced stage would seem TO
indicate positive reply TO the above query
It is a well known fact that the Ointment
will arrest inflammation in its most rapid
progress-so that if well rubbed into the
chest and back it will penetrate 10 the very
lungs and prevent the spreading OF the dis
ease while the Pills by their anti septic
action will restore the organs to sound and
healthy condition. Delays are dangerous
dry tickling cough is the first symptom of
the disease.
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1861-03-27
Hon. Thomas B. Florence.

It is with more than ordinary pleasure
that we copy the following truthful tribute
10 the worth of the late Representative
from the First Congressional District Of
Penney sylvania, from the Washington States
HdiUnion, of the i4lh instant. II says -
Among the members of the just ended
Congress who retire from aParticipation in
the proceedings of the House, there is no
gentleman who leaves behind him more
sincere friends, or more general regret,
than the Hon. Thomas B. Florence. For
ten years he has represented the most ne
,cessitous constituency in American, with
laborious devotion which has defied defsat.
Perhaps few'men'e ever sat so long in Con-
gress with such general satisfaction 10 the
people at home, and such good feeling of
his fellow members. Always obliging, al
ways courteous, always energetic and in
dustrious, the interests of his poor constitu-
ents was as safe in hisihands as that of The
most influential.
He retires from Congress to devote HE
time and at,ertion 10 the National Demo.
cratic Quarterly Reuew, which entered apon
its third volume with the last february
issue. 1t is one of the ablest literary peri
'odicsfs in the country sustained BY an
universally brilliant corps of writer's. IL
ffitly devotes itself to literature science and
art, as much as to politics, and is as wei
come by the lfires;de OF an intelligent fami-
Iy as it is useful TO the politician and man
of letters. In devoting his entire energies
10 the work, Col. Florence guarantees for
it sure and steady prosperity, which is not
less due himself as man than it is a book.
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1861-03-27
A CARD TO TIE SUFFERING,

The Rev. WILLIAM CosGRovE, while la
boring as missionary iG Japan, was cured
of Consumption, when all other means had
failed, by recipe obtained from learned
physician residing in the great city OF Jeddo.
This recipe has cured great numbers who
were suffering from Consumption, Bronchit-
is, Sore Throat, Coughs, and Colds and the
debility and nervous depression caused by
these disorders.
DESTROYS OF benefting others, will send
this recipe, which | have brought home
with me, 10 all who need il. free OF charge.
Address REV WIN COSGROVE,
230 Baltic street,
Brooklyn, N. Y. Feb 27, Is6I-3m.
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1861-03-27
Office Seeking at WaShiRgteR j..

The extent TO which Office seeking is car
ried by the Republican patriots, has not lis
parallelin ali our past history. tbs absolutely
frIghtfuI and shows that politics is as much
a trade as any of the handicrafts-ao much
a pursuit as any of the professions
A Republican writes from Washington
applications for Office continue TO pour
in. Already at the Treasury the clerks
have noted and filed away for future refer
ence, thirty ttUo bushels of well endorsed
documents Al the Post Office Department
fifteen thousand applications for Office have
already been filed. The War Department
employs three clerks TO note and file away
the applications. The worst disappointed
men who come to Washington are The little
Town and ward politicians, who, having
"stumped" their own localities, fancy the
whole world, including MIR. Lincoln, must
be fully satisfied that but for each of these
the Republican party would have been de-
funct.
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1861-03-27
Republican legislation.

In this Coany. before the Governors
election, last fall, the leading Republicans
were rsmpant in their hostiliiies To the re-
peal of The tonnage tax. They were averse
10 evesy thing looking towards a stupend>
ous swindie. They professed indignant ha-
tired 10 taxes, and entertained no ideas thar
the people wesld be made pay the tonnage
tar of me Pennsylvania Railroad Company,
and Tins allow said Company TO fatten up
on tie peoples money. This at least were
their preleniions. The whole thing was 10
be made sure by voting for and elecling
A. G. Curtin. which the people did, and
thereby sacrificed much more honest, or
Thy and able mama man in whom, there is no
doubt, the people would not have been de-
ceiyed. The repeal OF the tonnage tax was
rot desired by the people. The Republi-
can Legislature passed the bill. The man
who was expected to veto Il, singned ii; at
the great asionishment of many who gave
him their votes with the expectation OF see-
ing him act differently. shosld the matter
come up. This is not the first Republican
swinde, and far from being the last.
Gov. Curtin has paid debt to Phila-
delphia, for the Insignificant vote he receiv-
ed from that city, by the signing of the bin
abolishing their Spring Elections thus put
ting of their election for Municipal officers
until the October election, and retaining
Republicans in power til, then at all events.
A large majority of the Philadelphia men,
hers opposed the bill in the strongest man.
ner; but in spite of their opposition, the
thing was 70 be done. sBd Andy stood ready
20 sign the bill. Fear of defeat a: the Spring
Election is assigned as tAe reason for the
Republicans abolishing this election.
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1861-03-27
fae Soatssrn Forts.

The Southern Forts that now remain to
be maintained are 6u few. The forts in
Texas, we believe, are nov all in posse-s-
isana and other seeding States, with few
exceptions, are also in possession of the
authorities of those States. These etiil re-
naming in possession of the United States
are very i'm portant 10 the GovernaeRt ia a
straiouic point Of view, and equally i@pos-
fani TO the safety of the Sonthern Coafeder-
acy- They are as follows Foe Snmpter,
Fort Pickens, and the forlresses on the Dry
Torsueas ~ Key West. The first of these
the Government of The United States has
this is the true reason or tot, remaias TO be
seen. Fort Pickens is a most important
fort, IN the event of a hostile collision, TO
beth The seeding States and the Govern
ment. I, is situated on small island, at
the mouth oil the harbor or bay of Pensaco
la, and as completely commands its en-
trance as does fort Sumpter that of Charles
Ion. The size, equipment and insulated
position of the works render them 4 mo 81
formidable d,sfence, and one which it must
require immense labor, money and loss OF
fife to captrIre. Il is, however, subject
somewhat 10 the same difficulty as TO Fort
Sumpter Fort McRsa. which is now in
the hands of the secessionists, is still fur
ther out seaw4rd, and has pretty efectual
and prior command of the harbor. 1t is
asserted. aIso. that the secessionists are
forming additional breastworks and batter
les to more effectually command the har
Dor. ShonId the attempt 10 control the har-
Dor be successful. and all further reinforce.
msui or provisioning of Fort Pickens be
thus cot Of, the fall or the fort would only
be mater oftime. From present appear.
ances, Lieut.. Slenmer, who now commands
the fort, 'Eil be able to defy any force which
Is likely 10 be sent against him.
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1861-03-27
Tur FInsr or ApRn.-This annual .nay.

The FIRST OF APRrL.-This annual pay
day. is casting its shadow on the commu-
nifty, and the face of every third man you
meet carries an earnest, wearied look, iu-
dicative of tight times Lenders and bor-
'rowers are anxiously looking for The need
'ful' TO meet their various engagements
Lawyers afe.dreaming of judgement bonds
and counsel fees, and This Indenture Wit
nesseth,' passes before the eyes of the
Scriveners in startling capitals. Times are
indeed hard, and the pressure severe
The custom of perfecting title by giving
possession on the FIRST oi April, seems like
crowding the business of whole year into
one day, and is often the source of aipGuic
in the money market
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1861-03-27
The ldministration and Ford Sumpter.

The policy ofthe Administration in ref-
erence to The removal of the troops from
Fou Sumpter is not yet promulgated in any
ofirial shape though there appears to be
a general understanding that the evacua-
ton will be accom-. plished during the pres.
ent week The final formaliles, it is be-
lieved, were arranged at'the Cabinet meet
ing on Sa:nrlay. With reference 10 recen:
movements oilaaval vessels il is semi-ofh-
sciaIly stated that the United States Ships
Supply, Mohawk and Crusader, which
lsft,the New York Navy Yard on Thursday,
are destined 10 join the squadron which
has been recalled from the'Gulf of Mexico
to our seaboard. The revenue vessels ad-
ded 10 The feet are intended to augmentit
Ito espectable.coastguard as already sta
Ited. The chartered vessels Star of the West
Empire City, Philadelphia, aud Coatzocolos,
sare.smployed for the purpose openly avow-
ed by ihesGovernment, namely, that otcon-
veyng Uuited States troops from Texas,
and between other posts. The detachment
of troepssent from New York is for Florida.
The Mohawk and Crusader will report to
uhe Commander in.Chief of the station, in
the neIghborhood Of Pensacola. The Phil
adelphis will probably be used, if Sumpter
is evacuated, TO bring the garrison OF that
for, 10 Old Point Comfort, Va. The various
other surmses as TO the destination of the
ships named are chimerical.
A New York paper of Saturday evening
gave currency 10 report that collision
had occurred al Pensacola. The report has
not been in any way confirmed, and is most
probably one of the "startling rumors" OF
which Washington is at this time so pro-
ductive.
The first case of real difficulty growing
out of the absence of United States Colec
tors at some OF the Southern points, occur-
red at New York on Thursday, and result
ed in the seizure of the schooner Restless
at tha, port from Havana. The Collector al
Mobi!e refusing. as a United States officer
TO exch ange coas,ing license for regis
ter, in order to permit that vessel to go 10
Havana for cargo, the Captain "protest
edn The Spanish Consol countersigned
his document, and he then proceeded on
his voyage. AT New York Collector Schell
seized The vessel for violsion of the laws
The facts of the Gaze have been sent 10 the
Secretary of the treasury, who, il is believ'
ed will remit the penalty incurred.
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1861-03-27
The Administration.

The inexorable law of circumstances,
necessity, is shaping the course OF the Ad.
ministra,ion. AT home brisiling danger 70
ces it at every aggressive movement, and
conpeIs retreat The armed attitude OF
self-preservation, in which the whole South
stands, and the angry fIowning of Nosthern
patriotism compel it 10 fogo lis cherished
purposes; they have not been renounced,
but it lies STOPPING, ready TO spring a. any
favorable moment.
II appeals 10 the Border States 10 believe
1t harmless, because it has not imPaled ii-
self by q leap upon the Cotton States. Ii
also gives assurance, that SO long as it is
unable, it will not carry war or its destruct-
i've programme into effect.
1t not only siudiously avoids renuncia-
ton of lis destructive programme, but open
ly and in every mode proclaims an una!ter.
able adherence 10 it, and determination 10
carry it into effect, whenever possible.
BY such iasslling appointments as CARL
ScHuRz, an avowed infdel and abolitonist,
who speaks of the Almighty as ''that imag-
mary gentleman above the stars" who de-
fnes The Declaration of Independence 10 be
ga hypocriiical piece OF special pleading,
drawn up by batch of ariful peitifoggers,"
does this Administration display its animus;
for surely the APP iatnent OF this man could
be ane qua non 10 none other than-infi-
del aboIiiionisis-aud his appointment can
have no other meaning than as assurance
TO these infideI abolilionisis of the sympa-
hy and affilaiion OF the Administration.
Of all the men OF America, native or nat.
uraIized, this infidel Abolition ealumniator
of the Declaration OF independence and its
signers, this Iibeller of fifteen States, must
be selected 10 represen: abroad the opinions and
feelings of this .4dm ,nistratioH totoard siLteen
sovereign Stafesig He is 10 oe sent abroad,
in the name of the Administration, 10 elan
der and depricale fifteen States, aud 10
teach European Governments that their best
Recommendation for favor with this Admin
istratiou, is the extremist uniriendliness
lhey can evince towards The Southern peo-
pie. By means OF its ambassadors, all for
eign nations are to be taught that hatred
and enmity 10 the South is the surest pass
pori to the favor of Republican Admins
iralion.
The South, capable of self-preservation
against the power and malice of the Repub-
lican party at home, is TO be hunted down
! by foreign enmily, engendered by the seed
of slander sown broadcast in all foreign
Courts.
To this end its first act is to hasten forth
its emissaries to defame the Southern insii.
tulions as Infamous and unworthy OF recog-
hiiion by Christian people, and doing this
there is no possible escape from the con-
clnsion that its 0aCn purpose must be 10 eztrn
guish in is own Dnioa that instint;on achich
Il feackes other nnfions IS an 0bomsnation
wifk phieb hey should hold no oHiance. Every
pol,ss.fa,y act of the Administration. unmis-
iaksably POints to the extinction Of slavery"
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1861-03-27

ABRAHAM LINcoLE's expenses at The Dele.
van House, in ALBANY, while on his way
10 the 'Wbite House," with his suite, nine
IN number, were The snug sum of 81, ,12O 90.
HIS expenses at the city of New York, Phila.
delphia and Harrisburg have been set out,
and figure up largely but we have seen
no account of his expenses at Baltimore,
and the wonder is how they would compare
with those at the places above mentioned.
We believe 1t rs notknown what house had
the honor of his presence as a guest.
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1861-03-27

COMMISSIONERS TO EURoPE.-The Govern
ment of the seeded States has appointed
Hon. William L. Yancey, Of Alabama ;
Judge p. A. Rost, of Louisiana Col. A.
dudley Mann and T. Butler King. of Geor-
gia, special Commissioners TO proceed TO
England and France 10 obtain The recosni-
ton of the independence of The Confeder~
ate States, and make such commercial ar
rangements as their joint interest may in
spire.
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1861-03-27
Prescription Extended to Women.

PosT OFFICE APPoIsTMENT.-H. II. Fry
has been appointed Postmaster at Columbia
vice Mrs. s. A. ModerweIl. removed.
1t is eminentiy fit and appropriate that
party which wars for negroes should war
against women. Here is widow lady,
who for years has been the Postmislress at
Columbia, turned out of Office for no fault
Of hers, from no objection to her politics
for she, of course, cannot be PARTISAN
but in mere wantonness, OF TO reward some
rapacious and hungry oficer-seeker. Is II
ani dignifed in the Administration TO carry
its doctrines of prescription to such lengihsa
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1861-03-27
TRAVERSE JURORS.

Bloom-James Freeze, John Leacock, L.
b. Rupert.
Beaver-Joel Bredbender, Peter Hauck.
Benton-John Dolly.
Catlawissa-Willlam John, Daniel Gear
hart, Joseph Marz, Daniel Kreigh.
Conyngham-Isaac w. Haus, Frederick r.
Wohlfarh.
Centre-Peter Miller.
Fishingcresk-AlberA zimmerman, George
NJ Howell, Hugh Mcbride,
nwood-David Dreiblebls,
HemIock-John NJ. Barton,
Jackson-Jehn Kessler.
Locust-DayId KosienbaudeF, George Kel.
Ier, Enoch Kesler, Silas WhynB, Aora-
ham Yeager.
Maine-William Getting.
M,flm-Solomon Eckroth, Levi Greasy,
John Michael.
Mt PIeasanl-George Cavenee, Samuel
Johnson.
Madison-Joseph C. Smith, Roben johnson.
OIange-Naibsn Miller.
Pne-Ben jamin Wintersieen,
Seott-Samnel Beiz.
Su ugarloai-John N. Cole.