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Gen. McClellan's Strategy.

We hsse reason to believe the follow
ing indication Of the plan of the coDtem :
plated movement to be true 1t is said
now that Gen. BurDside's expedition,
which sill PROBABLY sail within few
days, will be folloNed By the n ost imp
tant results. 1t is believed. in the 0est
Informed circles, that its successful land
ing will be the signal for general ad-
vance. But short time ago. Gen. Nc
Clellan inquired of Gen. Porter in whst
time be could move. Being ats.ered
lin twenty four hours be rejoincd that
be wished the soldiers pot to be deluded
into the belief that they we're about 60
ing into wiuter quarters, but to hold
themselves in readiness, as they would
shortly move forward
As the Burnside expedition will proba-
bly, ascend the RaPPahanrook river,
movement forwar1 via Occcquan will
compel the evacuation Of the rebel batte-
ries on the Potomac, and also eive pos
session of the terminus of the Richmond
railway at Acquia Greek, and leave the
CoDfederates at Manassas the choice Of
two evils-to fall back on Richmond, or
be completely outAanked and captured
by MeClellan's u masterly strategy.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1862-01-09
Imporf8nt pacision.

The New York Court of Appeals has
decided that to eject a passenger from
railaay ear while in motion is 80 danger
Gus an act that it mag justify the ssue
resistance on the part of the passenger,
as to a direct attenp pt to take his life
Any passenger. for q good cause, may to
elected in proper naGuer, but bis resis-
tauoe to su effort to expel him without
stopping the car. does not present a caso
of concurrent negligence on bis part
Under this ruling, passenger Ubo was
thrustfrom oar while 10 motion, obtained
a verdict o! 81, 900 against company.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1862-01-09
The Worst of all Possible Uses.

The Memphis Appeal states that Parson
Browulows newspaper Office aud sppur-
tenaUces have been turned to a very diff
fereDt purpose from that their owner in-
tended. The building is Low used as
confederate armory, ani his steam press
turns the u machinery that repairs aud req
oyates the guns that have been taken from
the hands of the rebels who have been
deluded into forcible opposition to the
goTeTnm ent.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1862-01-09
FROM WESTERN VIRGINIA.

A Battle at Huntersvils.-Rout q the Re-
bekS-Eigtty killed and Wounded.-
No loss On our Side.
Cincinnati, Monday, Jan. 6, 1862.
A special dispatch to The Gazette, from
Huttonsville, Virginia. says that an exPe,
dition consisting of 400 Of the 5th Ohio,
800 of the I'd Virginia and 4O Of Brock
ems cavalry. which was sent out BY Gen.
Milray to attack Huutersville, was com
plete success.
They attacked the enemy on Saturday
morning, consisting of 400 cavalry and
$50 militia. After skirmishiDg an hour
the enemy retired with loss OF 50 killed
and wounded. On our side none were
lost. $4,000 worth of army stores and
clothing were captured and destroyed.
Tile Commercials dispatch from Hut
louisville says that Huutersville wss de-
pot for supplies in Western Virginia.
Their cavalry we're armed with Sharp's
carbines, and attacked US two miles from
HuDtersyille. We drove them from point
to point. Finally, they tess hasty re-
treat out of town as we charged through
it. Their supplies, consisting OF $50 bar.
res of -four, 300 salted beeves, 1900
pounds of salt. large quantities OF sugar,
coffee. rice. bacon, and army clothing,
worth from S25, 900 to $40, 900, we're en-
tirely destroyed. We captured large
number of Sharp's carbines. sabers, and
pistols. The stars and stripes were left
floating over the Court House. Our
troops returned to Hustonsvilo in fine
spirits.
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Paying Expenses.

The blockade will be a self supporting
institution, # our vessels continue to cap
ture prizes "a they have done lately. The
cargo of coffee taken at the mouth Of the
Mississippi was worth $50. 900 or $500, .
600. Several valuable prizes have late
ly been taken By the Savannah. The
cotton which He are getting from Port
Royal is q very handsome contribution
towards the expense of the expedition
which seized tie place.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1862-01-09

Gen. Tom Thumb, about month ago
shot deer. near the forks of the Kala
nazoo, in Michigan. The circumstanc nee.
are as follows: "On arriving the Gen.
eral placed himself in a tbickct near the
river, arxiously watching the approach
of the desired prize. He had not wsitcd
long when noble buck came bounding
along toward the stream, and, when with
in ten rode. the General discharged both
barrels Of his piece, the contents taking
effect just back of the shoulder, one ball
entering aud breaking the back bone
The buck made one bound aud fell. He
measured feet from tip to tip, and
weighed l40 pounds" One hind quar-
ter and the hide has been sent to Barnum.
The skin is to be mounted for the Museum
as trophy of Gen. Tom Thumb.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1862-01-09

OF One of the very best papers we hare
on our exchange list, and we have number
of good ones there, is the HOME JOURNAL
published by Geo. p Morris and N. p. Viii.
lis, New York City: Whether viewed as
an unriyaled promoter of elegant literature,
as vehicle through which to obtain knowl-
edge of the weekly happenings throughout
the world, as an earnest advocate for advance
ment in science and arts, or as a Journal
which will be in place in the humble cottage,
as well as in the boudoir Of the most preten-
tious, we know ofno paper which could exact
ly supply its place. Its original articles
whether from the pens of its Editors or con-
tribu,ors, are truly original and exhibit in
their every line that brilliancy of diction
which make them interesting and attractive,
no matter how commonplace the subject of
which they treat; and its selections appear
TO be selected solely with view to elevate
the taste of the reader, and to impart that
kind of knowledge which will prove of life
long use. Who that has read the HOME
JOURNAL in the past can forget the pleasant
hours which glided by while perusing the
experiences of an invalid at Idlewild and
who that reads one, would think of foregoing
she pleasure of reading all the descriptive es-
says on the war-the jottings down of things
happening at the seat Of Government, which
are already began, and more promised from
the graphic pen of Willis! Reader, if you
would not miss great deal that you onght
to know, take the HOME JOURNAL by all
means. Subscription price So per annum.--l
Address Messrs. Morris & Willis, Home
Journal, New York.
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OHIO LEGISLATuRE-

MESSAGE OF THE GOVERNOR
Columbus, Ohio, Monday. Jan. 6. 1862
The Ohio Legislature organized to
day. The Governors Message is con
erstulatory on the prospect of favora
bic terniuation Of the present war, and
on the general prosperity of the State fol
the past year. He recites briefly the bis
tory of the State since 1902, when the
Constitution was adopted, showing q im
uense increase 10 wealth and population
After devoting some space to affairs oil
local interest, he refers to the report OF
Secretary Chase and dissents from bis
plan of national currency as liable to 10 a.
ny objections, and inpracticable as Q
measure of relief to the Government. He
likewise objects to the income tax i'm.
posed BY Congress as making an unwise
Discrimination between people who are
willing to contribute to the support of the
Government iD proportion to their means,
and also -discriniDatiDg between United
States and State securities.
Referring to military affairs, he says.
on the first call Of the President, 81 ,OOO
men volunteered. The number of men
now in for three years service, is 77,sI4,
Of which as ,9s5 are 10 active service out.
side of the State. This does not include
citizens Of Ohio, who have entered militia
~ organizations 10 other States, because
Of the want Of authority to receive them
IN the the Ohio continoenf TIL. o,,
Der is estim ated at 10000.
The total amount expended for war
purposes to January l, 1862, including
lnpaid liabilities, i. So, ,339. .45I. The a.
Mount refunded by United States to Ohio
g l,077 500.
The Governor thinks the ultimate Of
ect OF the war will be the extinction of
slavery He deprecates immediate e.
uaneipation.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1862-01-09

a recent decision of a court of Massa
chusetts deprives Methodist niui.ter o
legal means of collecting bis salary.
Methodist preacher, in Ware, sued hi
cburcL for an unpaid portion of his littl.
stipend they were to give him, and wa
net by the defence that, under the econ
omy of Mcthodism, nothing was legally
due him; that the minister was sent to the
society from bis conference, not called By
the society; that all payments, under such
circumstances, were voluntary and not the
result of legal agreement binding on
both sides; and that If the stewards of the
society did not collect the full amount OF
the salary, there vas no legal means OF
collecting the balance. The court deci-
ded that the grounds Of the defence were
correct, and that the clergyman could not
recover.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1862-01-09
BigamY Extraordinary.

A young man, named Levi Irviuc. o.
Bloomsburg, Pa. being enau ored OF two
young ladies, married them both. on tn,
2eth of Decenber last. The girls. Of
course, were ignorant that they we're mar.
ryiog the same man at almost the same
time, and were greatly distressed when
the fact was discovered. Two days af-
terwards, the bridegroom wss in the coun.
y jail for taking more wive. than the
Law SLOWS.
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PENNSYLVANIA Legislature

Harrisburg, Tuesday, Jan. 7, le62.
The Legislature met this afternoon.
The Governors Message will be sen
in OF noon to- morrow.
The Governor has appointed Col. f
L. Russell OF Pittshorg Adjats at. G eusral
OF the State. 10 the place of E. M. Bid
die, resigned; also, Z P. Steritt Presi.
dent Judge of Allegheny County, vice
Judge Mcclure deceased.
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1t seems that Providepce ia dealino

1t seems that Providence is dealing il
mysterious way with the wretched peo
pie Of the South. But little while ago
We bad tidiugs of the confagration which
desolated the most populous part of the
traitorous city of Charleston All ovrr
the South there are cries of lamentation
over commerce ruined, a sterile SOIL q
disobedient population, and the want OF
the necessaries OF life. Now We hear tbat t
Richmond has been visited by the desc
latina flame. Nature itself seems to re.
fuse her bounty to those guilty people
Destruction, devastation. despair, and
death-tbese are the fruits of treason.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1862-01-09

n9rTbe banks OF the principal CON
mefeial cities of our country have sus-
pended specie payments. This action is
said to have been rendered necessary by
the great drain of specie from the cities
to the country. 1t is not supposed that
the suspension will last long. or that it
will very materially affect tho business Of
the country.
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THURSDAY, JANUARY 9, 1892.
Peoples State Central Committee

Peoples state CentraI Commlttee
A Meeting of the members Of the Peo'
pies State Central Com nittee will be beld
at Coverly's Hotel, Harrisburg, on Wed
nesday, January the 22nd, 1862, to de-
ternine the time and place for holding q
State Convention to nominate State can
didates, and to transact such other busi
ness as may be presented. A full! atten
dance is requested.
ALEX. K. MCCLURE,
Chairman.
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New Ennnterfeit-

We learn that new and dangerous
counterfeit note on the Farmers Bank of
POtt,ville, Pa, has been put in cireula-
ton The description is as follOws;-2's;
vigiuette. boy lying near hay sheaves;
Washington and 2 on the right cad. Fe-
male With trumpet on the left end.
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The following letter will explain itself:
HEADouARTERs, Co. F. 4th Reg. p. R. VIC. !
Camp Pierpont, Va. Jan. a, 1862.
FRIEND ScHocH-Dear Sir We are
now preparing for winter; my company have
their winter quarters nearly finished, and are
quite comfortable.
| haze the painful duty of informing you
and my friends. that have had several Sc
we're attacks of Pleurisy, and | am laboring
under severe pain now. In the present case
of my i'll health, have rendered my resigna-
tion. Fit should be accepted, shall leave my
Command with sorrowful heart and when
leave it, shall leave it with my high
est regard, and my best wishes to each and
every member, with success for the Union,
and victory for our glorious Flag.
am sir, very respectfully,
Yours truly,
G. B. KELLER,
Capt. Company F, 4th Reg. p R. V. G.
We regret that cause has arisen of suffi-
cicnt force to deprive the service of so valua-
BILE an officer. Capt. Keller has given his
attention for number of years to the acqui-
eitlOn vi huONiCuSS. duu VIC fCuIuiC Z
the assertion that there are but few men, in
The volunteer service, better qualified for the
position he held, or for one even of greater
responsibility. His whole soul is in the cat use
of the Union; and but that i'll health interferes
with the full performance of his duty, We be-
lieve he would render himself willing sac
riice on the altar of his country's safety
Our citizens will learn of his resignation with
regret, because they had confidence in the
man, and because they feel that under an
other officer, f selected from among strangers
and not to the manor born," the gallantry
of the noble boys, composing "Co. F. 4th
Reg. p. V. r. Twill not accrue exclusively
to Monroe County. Our hope is that the
Captains restored health may prompt him to
withdraw his resignation. Should such not
be the case, however, he has our best wishes
for his future prosperity and happiness.
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Close of the Hunting Season.

on Wednesday, last the time expired
for shooting deer, pheassnts and pat
ridges, according to the provisions Of the
sct Of Assembly.
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s9rThe old Court house at Esston
was sold week or two since by the Con
missioners for S55, the purchaser being
obliged to remove it by the 18th Of May
next.
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Sas-A Richmond psper coufesses that
tue rebel army is utterly demoralized
reglmeDtal. drills have ceased, and the
men spend their time 10 gambling.
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sG-Gen. Sigel has resigned bis posi-
ton in Tho army; and We learn from a
st Louis paper that tbi, is to be followed
by the designations of other officers st-
tached to him, who think be has been un-
justly treated in being superseded in The
COMMAND of the army at Rolla.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1862-01-09

IL Why is stick OF candy like
race borsel Because the more you hex
it the faster it goes
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1862-01-09

A Battle at HuaterSvills. .-Rout ofthe Re-
beLS-Eighty killed and V0unded.-
No loss on our Side.
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Resignation of Capt. Keller.

The following letter will explain itself:
HEADQuARTERs, Co. F. 4th Reg. 7. X. VIC. !
Camp Pierpont, Va. Jan. a, 1862. !
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1862-12-20
Marble Hall.

VIM. Moll has removed from the Senate
to the opposite sile Of Front Street, into the.
former diningroom Of the Carroll House
which he has titte ~ in the best style for
restaurant and saloon, and where he ip,
tends to cater CIR the wants Of the public in
little tn. IN 'st .HisActory manner ever at
tempted in this city. sr.
If you want GOOD soup, from l0a to IL
A. NJ, you can find It at Marble Hall.
lf you want fresh oysters, prepared in any
style, go to Marble Hail. They are receiv.
cd from Baltimore every day by express.
If You want glass Of good Beer or Ale,
you will find both at Marble Hall.
In short, Marble Hall will he found a
pleasant place to spend social hour. Cali
and try it on. WIN. MOLL.
Ottumwa, Oct. go, 1863 3414-H
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1862-12-20

Mrs. Anna Wittenmyer, the indefatigable
agent Of the Soldiers Aid Society, was here
on Wednesday on her return from visit to
several points in this part Of the State, 10
purchase supplies for the hospitals, butter,
eggs, &c. She proposes to sell to the sick
in the hospitals at prime cost, the fund
created by undrawn rations being available
for this purpose. The plan seems to be a
good and benevolent one, and it is to be
hoped that Mrs. w. will succeed in carrying
it out. She leaves in . few days for Aissis-
sippi, with large quantity Of the supplies
needed.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1862-12-20

No paper will be issued from this Office
until Thursday, January 1st, which will
hereafter be our publication day. This ar.
rangement will give us a few days to attend
specially to settling with such Of our sub.
scribers and others as will favor US with a
call during next week. Besides this we
wish to make GONE changes ana,smprove.
msnts in the office, with the view of more
vigorous campaign the coming year.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1862-12-20

There were several robbsries in this city
on Tuesday night. Walkers and Belts
stores were broken open, and two overcoats
taken from the former. Turner's auction
store was entered the same evening, and a
Ut ofjewelry stolen. and a general scattering
of goods about the room. Seeriff Gray had
nice pew hat exchanged for very indif-
ferent old one, somewhere about the same
time. The overcoats were recovered by the
sheriff on one of theI roads leading South.
He had been in pursuit of the operators of
the night before, and was returning, when
he espied man coming towards him with q
big bundle, which the fellow dropped as
soon As he saw the sheriff and skedaddled
for the bushes. The bundle proved to be
Walkers overcoats. The thief was subse-
quently pursued and arrested.
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Sp,tiat notitrs
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N never debtates the patient like other remedies
i pleasant, effective and safe remedy fer children
II has stronger certificates than any other remedy
When once used It will over after be sought for
In Short 10 stands at the head Of Ague Cures.
Or. Daniels, Napervlle H., Sept. 4, 1865 says
Your Ague Basam gives the best satisfaction OF any
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cures every case, SO Far as have heard from. I
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pYn good virtues la the cure of Ague.
sold ~ I. \, Taylor. Ottumwa. fNov.S In,
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AN OFFICER Sner.-An officer, Jergeant
in Missouri Company, named Grimstead,
arrested two rebels somewhere in Davis Co.,
on Wednesday evening last, and was march:
ing them off to Missouri. the prisoners ri
ding in front of the officer, when about 4
miles South of Bloomfield, one of the prison
ers suddenly turned and shot the officer
four times, inhicting serious wounds, and
then mounted his (she oficers horse, and
escaped. The other prisoner made no At.
tempt to escape, and is still in custody.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1862-12-20

On Thursday evening, just after dark, 1t
being very dark night, pedestrians pass
ing along our streets encountered unpleas.
ant evidences Of something being !" in the
wind" Missiles of formid able dimensions
and unpleasant odo4 semed to; I'll. the air,
the shower being ps icularly severe about
the corner Of Front aud Market. wha!
could be up? The first thought was that
the bush.whackers had come, planted bat
teries on the opposite side of the river, and
were bombarding the town with some new
kind Of projectile heretofore unheard of in
the art Of war. Some of our cooler and more
courageous citizens proceeded to institute
critical examination Of the pVojectiles refer
red to, and found them to closely resemble
spoiN chickens. This discovery was deemed
by the council of war to be conclusive
evidence that the Southern Con federacy had
nothing to do with this raid, and one extra
ordinary discriminating chap thought he
!, could smell boysein the transaction A re-
connoisance in force was Immediately insti-
tuted, and sure enough the ammunition was
'oupd to come from the rear Of Meek's, ard
t. consist Of spoiled Chickens" which the
boys had, discovered, and were not slow to
avail themseives Of in the not popular way
Indicted
This discovery caused diversion, and
the young rascals changed their base of op-
crations to Turner's Auction Store, where
they proceeded to "cut up" as only such a
graceless set Of scamps could do, aud to
such an extent, that the Marshal was hunted
up, complaint entered in the Mayors Court,
some dozen of the ringleaders arraigned and
sentenced to spend one night in Jail, SEN
t,nce whi,h was carried into execution. 1t
j. to be hoped that this just punishment
will do both the boys nd their parents
good. 1t is a common remark, that we
have the worst boys in Ottumwa than any
town in the State. They are decidedly pre-
cocious, especially mall tho vices practiced
by boys Of a larger growth. 1t s perfectly
plain, that unless parents take the matter in
hand and institute the necessary domestic
restraint and discipline, they will have cause
to regret it at an early day.
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FeSSival!!!

The Ladies Of the Baptist Church, will
hold FAIR and FESTIVAL op;Tuesday
Evening the 2Sd inst, at the Court. House
iAdmittance 40 cents each, or rs cents
for Gentleman and Lady. Supper included
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1862-12-20

While war absorbs the minds Of men,
And all true hearts wish peace sgaip,
While patriots brave have len dear homes to Aght
For Freedom, Liberty and Right;
Yet party strife still seems TO hold the sway,
And politicians fight TO rule the day:
Forgetting. that, united We mpstbe,
Or ne'er exist ~ nationally free.
'Tis hard indeed That ALL for country,s sake,
Can not unite a. ONE, from Gulf TO Lake
But worse by far that we In North should drag
TO earth by wrangling our once noble Gag.
There's still one hope-and one IL all,
TO hold our right, avert our fall
It's simply this-'mid canpons roar
Procsedto Betts's Clothing Store;
The antidote he gives for cure
10 midland pleasant, and Ills sure;
He sells you first, Coat, Pants, or Hat
And then to match, nice Cravat;
" still you want you'll get shirt,
Which comes to you A. cheap 90 dirt;
He keeps to give to all he suits
Gloves, Collars, Comforts, Caps and Boots
Or anything that you may lack, Z"
From Shoe-strings to a carpet-iack.
For those that ready-msd de won't plsaSs,
Hen meet tAeir wants, their troubles eass
He keeps the best Of goods on hand,
Give dts that can't be beat by man;
Ais styles are new, and always neat,
For tasty dress he can't be beat.
Come then come all and buy Of those
Who gives you bargains In Jour 6lothes.
0ttumwa Nov. %, 1904.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1862-12-20

We have had week Of the most remark
able weather we ever knew ut this season in
this climate--mild almost as spring. The
sun at midday has been quite warm. Our
river is still open, and the ferry boats are
running regularly. The roads are in primo
order. Business is good.