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The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1865-02-16

Fran; Dwelling House, 81.
SheYiIff's 5 ale.

BY virtue of writ of al. ven. ex de ter
ris to me directed, issued out of the Court of
Common Pleas of Monroe County will ex-
pose to sale, at public vendue. on
Friday, the 24h Of February,
1865, at ? o'clock in the afternoon, at the
Court House, in the borough of Stroudsburg,
the following described real estate TO wit:
A certain lot or piece of land situate in
Ross township, Monroe county, adjoining
lands of Henry kintz, George Flyte and Tc-
ter Sobers, containing
Four Acres,
more or less, all cleared The improvements
are one two story
Plank House, ;..:..
"a by % feet, one Frame Stable, LIES
19 by 20 feet, one Log Stable IA by 10 feet.
There are lot of
Fruit Trees, I
on the premises.
Seized and taken in execution as the prop
erty of Charles Berger, and to he sold by me
for cash.
LINFORD MARSH, Sheriff
Sheriff's Office, Stroudsburg,
Feb. 0, 1854.
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The Governor of New Hampshire is
dangerously i'll.
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+. w. DAVIS, President.
l.. w. BRODHEAD, Sec. g. Treas.
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SheTiff's Sale

BY virtue of writ of ven. eX. de terris to-
me directed, issued out of the Court Of Co,:!-
mon Pleas of Monroe County, | will expose
to sale, at public vendue, Oil
Friday, the 9Th 0f February,
1865, at 2 o'clock in the afternoon, at tie
Court House, IN the borough Of Stroudsburg,
the following described real estate. to wit:
FIRST-A certain tract or piece Of land
situate in Stroud township, Monroe county,
adjoining lands of George Snyder, formerly
James Morgan, land formerly Of James II.
Stroud, Rachel Rees and William S. Rees,
O! her land of George Foster, and land in oc-
cupancy Of David Green, containing
FiGy-oRc Acres and a E4aIl,,
with the appurtenances, all cleared The
improvements are two story
Frame sIarse, ..::sS.5
Is by 20 feet, with Kitchen attached II Ly
20 feet, and Frame Barn "a by 80 feet. The
Pocono Creek passes through the premises.
SECOND:
certain tract or piece of land situate in
said Stroud township, adjoining lands of Jes-
Sc SHUTTER, Philip Shafrr. and other land Ia
bove dcscribeJ) } of said defendant, cmtain-
ing about
One Hundred & twenty Acres
more or less. With the appurtenances, ninety
acres cleared, balance woodland. The i'm
prUvements are two story
IL
Franz Dwelling House, III
36 by 40 feet. Frame Barn SO by 50 feet, and
stable. f6 by IS feet, and other out-huild-
ings. The Pocono Creek passes through the
premises.
Being the SAME two tracts of land which
John Palmer and wife granted and confirm
ed unto George Foster in fee.
Seized and ia ken in execution as the prop
erty of George Foster, and to be sold by me
for cash.
LkNFORD MARSH, Sheriff
Sheriff's Office. Stroudsburg.
Feb. 9, 1861.
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One Hundred t& twenty Acre.

more or less, with the appurtenances, ninety
acres cleared, balance woodland. The i'm
prUvements are two story
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Ross township, Jan. IL, 1865.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1865-03-20
The Christian Commission Large Meet
ing nj the Academy OF gTusie.

Last evening there was a largely attended
meeting OF the respectable and wealthy portion OF
our citizens at the Academy of Music Ia response TO an
invitation OF tue Christian Commission On the plat
form were a large number Of most prominent mer-
chants and cergymen thus st,esng the interest they
feel I'm all that relates 10 cur armies in the field The
chair was taken by the Rev. Alexander NlntoD, ID,
who stated the aims OF the Christian Commission the
good 1, had accomplished and the amount OF misery u
had alevia,ed duYng the present war Mr. DURYFA fres
the rough scenes Of soldiers he his necessities spirit
mai and temporal. both OF which the members OF the
Christian Commission were called Cd to supply;
hymn was sung BY M rL L asT wn sta se
amoug others the following figures
In isG2 the Christian Commission received sio 1852
in -6J. sJ55. 239; III leOi. q, .g1, 1850
The American Bible Society donated to thc Combs
sion in ls62 books TO the amount Of clio 80 In 1868
si5.O1l; In i-Gi. ~, H.
The largest collection taken mp AZ single meet
$4,000 in gold. Tte grand total contributed by the
people dwelling on the Pacific coast to the Christian
siioco. He called on the City OF New York to give
lin 10000 At the close of bis remarks the following
resolutions we're read aud passed ,,,.,.-.,.
Roired That u the mighty conflict IN which this nation i
involved we arinowege with deep srudc the evidence Of
the Divine approval OF cause sGd III" prospect u IT.
R,oircd That We deem it the duty lis the privilege
citizens 10 render every possible aid aud comfort 20 the
have pered their lives to save aud protect our common coun
R.or.d That in the object and bors Of the Christian
illustration Of the spirit and Of the Go'pe. Of Christ
tho .ae.t prsrsts and seeou. eontrbrti this Con-
mission accomplishing It's noble ard Christhe purposes
collection was then taken up. Several rings,
watches and 800 checks were received, after which
the battle hymn Of the Republic was sung. the whole
audience rising and Enthusiastically Joining in the
chorus.
Contributions received by Mr. James NJ. Blown. No.
So Wall.,t
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1865-03-20
GENERAL NEWS.

Deputations from Walkers River have ar
rived at Fort Churchill Nevada asking for arms and
ammunition that the settlers may protect themselves
against the Indians who disposed to trouble
them
The steamer Pacific was seized at Portland,
Oregon Oh the 18th ns by the United States Marshal
for carrying opium which did not appear On its mani
fest She was subsequently released on bonds.
The Rev. Evan NJ. johnson, the Oldest set
tied Episcopaan minister IN this State. and at one
time Rector of Grace Church in this city died at bis
residence in Brooklyn yesterday morning.
The great billiard tournament for the cham
piOnshp Of Massachusetts, which has been proceeding
Boston for the past week, was decided on saturday
by the success Of Wm. a. Tobin.
The Spring freshetS appear to be more general
and disastrous than have been known for several years
The principal rivers in all parts Of the coun! seem TO
ioiu ia a universal uprising"
The Hon. Charles 4. Peabody has been ap-
pointed District Attorney for the Eastern District of
Louisiana. He has hitherto been at the head Of the
Provisional Court OF New-orleans.
new series of Seyen-Thirties is to he
issued as soon as the present absorbed They will
be- in all essential respects the same as the first
III San Francisco the city authorities nave
refused to repeal the act to enforce contracts for pay
snent in gold
The freshetS have interrupted through travel
or the Hudson River. Central and Erie Railroads
An arrival from New-Oreans with dates to
the 10th brings no news of general interest.
A large emigration Of Chinese is flowing into
British Columbia.
The number OF deaths in Brooklyn last week
was Isl.
Seven.thirties were sold on Saturday TO the
amount of s2.531.l0O
Gold was not strong at any time Saturday, ex-
soept for immediate delivery. The opening pce lo6,
aud the closing 1851. and the ras the day 1851
l66t The interest upon the Doe be anticipated at any
moment by Stewart the Assistant Treasurer this port
has full power upon the subject For the lOOs better
rates made aud sales quoted 1t S. In railway
mortgages little doing md large could be sold
the reduced quotations Bank shares are hardly mi rail
way shares irregular and upon every rally there fun
supply Of stock At the close Of business the market was
dull and sellers Money very active at per cen;
among stock houses End business is done at less.
Exchange Is steady and quoted Bankers sterling GO days,
1881 dlOe; Bsnteis sterling three days. lO9sQl09i Mer
chants sterling lOa0i Freights continue dull and rates
ere heavy The engagements to Liverpool 80 bhds To
bscco private terms and per steamer 800 pigs Butter at
200 boxes Bacon and 80 Lard POS 20 bales Cot
Ion a. To London 80 hhds Tobacco at POS and 10 Cas
gov, 400 pkgs. Better at lzs. Cd.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1865-03-20
NEWS OF THE DAY.
THE WAR

The President has issued Proclamation Or
dering that whereas hostile indians within the limits
of the United States have been furnished with arms
aud munitions of war BY persons dwelling in foreign
territory all such shall be arrested and tried by court
martial at the nearest military post.
A dispatch from Major.Gen. Howard dated
Fayetteville March 10, states that Gen. sherman is
there and well and that although many Of the men are
IN need OF shoes and clothing he army never was in
better condition
BY order of Gen. Wright, commanding the
Department of Oregon and Nevada submilitary dis
trict has been formed comprising Nevada and the
Oweus River County under command of Major Nc
DermOt.
The draft was not resumed in this city on
Saturday. anticipated; and, it is understood VIII
not be Immediately although 10 official order has YET
been promulgated
The Bounty Volunteer Committee did brisk
business in recruiting Saturday ensting over seventy
men. which made the total for the week FIVE hundred
ST. Patriek's Day was celebrated with great
spirit by the Irish regiments in the Army OF the
lJtomac.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1865-03-20

MATTERS Al ALEA

IL the Union members of the Assembly desire
to save the State from falling into the hands Of
the Democratic party, they must stop huckstcr'
ing and tratiicking with the paid lobbymsn in
the interest O. the Heads of Departments in this
City. These men openly boast that they have
corrupted a sufficient number Of the Union MEM
bers Of Assembly to secure the defeat of the bill
to create a Paid Fire Department, the Tax bill
and the Health bill. We shall not believe this
till we see the record.
At conference Of the Union members, held
on Wednesday night Of last week, it was re-
solved to make these important bills party
measures, and thus secure for them united
vote Of the Union party in the Assembly.
Under the influence Of certain manpulations,
some Of the Union members withdrew, and
were warmly congratulated for their indcpend-
ence by the lobby in the interest of the Ring in
this City, The course Of these members has
also occasoned great rejoicing in Tammany
Hall and in all the Democratic grog-shops of the
CITY. Our Democratic politicians know that, if
they lose the Fire Department, one great arm
of their power is gone. To lose the rich piacer
Of the City Inspectors Department is to cnt the
wind Of scores Of active workers, whose only
duty is to sign the pay-rolls and work for the
party that gives them fat sinecures The Tax
Office is to the Democrats a most important
engine Of power. To get possession OF this
Office, an unusual mandate was issued from the
bench, and Sheriff Lynch was, by decree Of
the Democratic party, compelled to violate an
order of the Court Of Appeals. OF course,
these men don't want legislation that will take
from them an Office which cost them so much
TO get, aud one which they calculate as of so
much Importance to them. Ii must be particu-
larly gratifying to Union members to know
that their course meets the approval OF the
Democratic leaders of this city-of the men
who fix up the machine which grinds ont the
forty and fifty thousand majorities which year
after year swamp the honest Union vote
Of their own counties. We venture to-
say to these gentlemen that, when they
sell out the interests Of the Union party in this
City, they are paving the way for their own de-
Unless something is done by the
Legislature to break up the evils Of which we
the Democratic majority from this
City will be made SO overwhelming as to over
come the vote Of the rest Of the State. Take
away the power and patronage that is now so
corruptly welded by the Democratic mana
gers in this City and we feel confident that their
majorites would be reduced at least One-half.
Under these circumstance we call upon the
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1865-03-20

has all her life been rather in the habit OF giving
than of receiving, will bear much herself,
and for time endure even the sufiering'
of her children, before she will venture to ask
those who are in plenty about her, to pay their
Just debts. Soldiers wives and families are the
creditors of the community, and will remain so
in spite of any material aid which they may re-
ceiye. 1t is not only the Government that IS
debtor, but every man who has penny to give
beyond actual and moderate wants Such O
debtor should not wait to be asked. He should
seek bis creditor, as no seeks his note ct the
bank. Let those who may read this ask them
selres il they have done all in their power 10 To-
lieye want, to console hearts weary with dread
full anxiety, to tighten the load which this war
has imposed upon true and afectionate natures,
We certainly do not mean to say one woru
against great efforts made bya great many people
We believe, too, that all excellent serves mas
been rendered to the country, with most scrip
tural lack of parade, ostentation, and good
understanding between the right hand and
the left. But the work is enormous, and
as importunate rs it Is extensive. Every case
of suffering is a dreadful discredit If 1t could
have been in the least prevented by prompt
and considerate zeal. We think that by this
time we know our readers well enough to
trust them confidently with these simple sug-
gestons. There are more wounds than are
given in battles; there are lives to be saved
outside of hospitals; there are debts to be paid
at which the Secretary of the Treasury would
shake his official head. Our soldiers will
fight none the better for knowing that in the
homes which they have left there is no fire upon
the hearth, and no bread upon the table. For
our own part, if we were soldier, and the
news came to US that, for want OF money due
to u from the nation, our children had been
sent to the poor-house, our military enthusi-
asm would at once practically exhibit most
decided dimnution. We might still endeavor
to do our duty but our actions would hardly be
historically resplendent.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1865-03-20
SIDR.COCRT OF APPEALS - A
STATE CONVENTION.

The votes cast last Tuesday in the several
Election Districts of our State are to be officially
canvasscd by the Boards of Supervisors of the
several Counties to-day, and we hope to receive
most Of the returns in season for tomorrow
paper. The poll was very light. and there Is
strong probability that the Amendment IS de-
feated. We apprehended this from the outset.
The choking up Of our highest State Court WIN
cases that cannot be heard is sore triai 10
those who are thus unjustly deprived oil their
propcrlv or earnings, but it does not consciously
affect The great majority; while the new Slde'
court, if created would have added something
to the taxes that all must bear; SO the current
was against it from the start. And, now that
If is dead. we trust that public attention VIII be
directed toward the only practicable alternative
"A Convention TO revise and recast our State
Constitution.
That Constitution provides that there shall
be a popular vote taken on the question of
holding another Constitutional Convention,
"at the General Election to be held in the ycaI
ls66, and in each twentieth year thereafter,
and also al such tim. as he Legislature may by
lac proride." We call upon our present Legis-
aturc to provide that such vote be taken
this Fall, so that, if a majority vote Yea, the
Convention may be held in 1865. The glut Of
litigation in our highest Court affords one urgent
reason for this; the fact that 1850 lies midway
between two Presidential Elections is another.
Our Constitutional revision should proceed at
the time when parties and partisanship are least
potent, and when the public mind is calmest
and least absorbed III other interests and
questions. We think the People will so decide:
at all events, we exhort the Legislature to give
them a chance The vote will cost little or
nothing, being taken at the regular State
Election; ind il seems every way advisable to
hold the Convention in I-G6 rather than in
I-61
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1865-03-20
FOR THE sOLDIERs FAMILIES.

II is daily use that creates truisms. Es-
pecally in public affairs, the repetition either OF
events or principles seduces US from an equta
bic appreciation of their Importance. We say
that war; with il. accumulation of bloodshed and
bereavement, is horrible but it is only the in
dividual suffering which sufficiently arrests our
attention, and rescues us from weak-minded
and weak handed generalizaton We feel that
the families Of our soldiers should be tenderly
cared for by the nation, to whose rescue time,
and life, and health and domestic love. have
been devoted. Everybody says this. Every
body takes il for granted that everybody else
will be benevolent and actively and thought
fully charitable. We place, and quite justly,
great dependence upon associated effort, which
unquestionably can do much, and probably
most. But all thoughtful and generous
minded men and women will feel that
the single instance which we published the
other day. of soldiers children sent to
the poor-house simply because their father
in the army had not received his pay for Six
months, is one which ought not to have oc-
CURED, and could not have occurred if neigh
borly human feeling had been sufficiently wake
full We say nothing here, although we arc
tempted to say much, Of the delay of the Gov
eminent. A great deal has been accomplished
by private munifcence, and especially by the
exertions Of women, who are fastest and fore.
most in every good work But what we need
is that every one Of us should recognize his or
her personal duty. We need not wal. for fancy
fairs, nor for charitable balls, nor for sewing
societies, nor for long subscription papers, nor
for the munifcent donations OF the very rich.
There may be great virtue in Vigilance Com.
mittoe of One. What is wanted is the knowl-
edge of suffering: the relief-for thank Heaven
war has not made us sh!-will follow as
matter Of course. Honest want is not seldom
proud. a respectable woman, who perhaps
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1865-03-20
Arrival Of Steamship Western Metropolis.

This steamer VIM. II. Hilton, master. which
left this port the goth inst arry ed NJ Grey the
Sd inst. after smooth but long passage, which was
owing to an accident TO the port boiler making il
necessary to reduce the steam TO three or four pounds
At Greytown toJk board 70i California passengers
consigned TO the Central American Transit Company
the W. NJ. being chartered TO take the place of the
Golden Rule. Lett Greytown 9th, at Is p H. and being
short of water sailed direct FOR Havana. had heavy
cross In the Caribbean Sea and norther In the
Gulf Arrived ut Havana ut 9 q. m. on the nth.
The size and trim build Of the ship created quite q
sensation and hundreds Of boats oil 10 meet her.
some with uts yend and others TO ferry passengers
ashore for the small Of 80 cents in silver Tie har
Dor filed with vessels from all countries. quite
number being bloc kaderunneIs On the llh, the Con-
Tolerate steamer Wren came In with 700 bales Of cot
ton from Galveston. There were numerous threats
from the shore that the W. NJ would be- burned before
she got 10 NewYork they were so prevalent that the
American Consul was kind enough To send of word to
be the lookout the watches were doubled and armed
for all emergencies. Twelve suspicious, and AZ was
afterward learned very dangerous characters were
found on board, several Of whom sent on shore.
Their sympathizers had desire 10 give trouble, as
Capt. Hilton captured in this same steamer while in
Government service blockade runner. in the Gull,
owned at Havana. Sailed from Havana 18th at 10 p.
No. and throughout the passage had very heavy wealth
or, with high cross seas.
Flour had been selling in Havana high $40 per
barrel for the week previous.
The Western Metropolis brings the Nicarauga and
Havana mails and day later dates than the Cor.
sca.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1865-03-20
The Seven.Thirty Lonu.
PHILADELPHIA, March


The subscriptions on Saturday to the Seven-
Thirty loan received by jay Cooke & Co.. we's
e. 537 100 including Of S20OOO0 from Boston and
one Of $50 90 from Providence. There were also
indy idual subscriptions of $50 and slOo each. lie
total subscriptions for the week were S2i 59e,H
The order OF tie War Department OF April -. 1866
detecting all officers of the Commisary's and Quarter
masters Departments having public moneys IN their
charge In tie cities OF Boston. New York, Philadelphia
Baltimore and san Francisco. not to deposit IN NATIONAL
Banks but solely with the Assistant Treasurer ana
collectors have been rescinded by Secretry Stlnton
upon request OF Secretary McCu0c, except so far IS
ID APPLIES to New.Yor and san Francisco and new
order has been issued giving such officers PERMISSION
10 deposit with any OF the National Banks IN bos'on
PHILADELPHIA aud Baltimore designated as depostores
under law This is done that the large payments ino
the depository banks account OF 1.-THE sales OF Seven
Tlrtics which the Secretary Of the Treasury desires
to have dsbursed as speedily possible may not en-
barrass and disturb the ordinary course OF the money
market The checks drawn upon the depository Ma
tioral banks ill pass through the exchanges withoue
disturbing the money market. The measure Is very
satisfactory TO the banks that receive these deposits
and il is hoped here that II will he applied to New
York where the bulk of the money is received ana dis
bursel,