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White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1865-02-23
~ Godev's Lsdy's Book. for March

~ Godey's Lady's Book, for March.
is received. THE Shadow on the WALL"
is 6ne steel plate engraving; "Riding
lesson" is q cunning wood cut; and the
double colored Fashion Plste is magni.
6cent IS ever. The Music in this mum.
Der is called Moonlight dance" The
circulation Of the Lady's Book. for 1864,
amounted 10 100000 copies or .
moutbly circulation of 125. 1000. This
looks as if the Book were popular.
Price. eS . year; or we will procure it
for any Of our good paying Subscribers,
for $3.50.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1865-02-23

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White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1865-02-23


p n. Robert lincoln, SIN Of Pre'sis's
Lincoln, Who is now in New York, Eih, a"S
his return to Washington, enter the ar"I' 's =
volunteer Aid on the SAH Of Grant, gi'A @s
rank Of Captain. without pay.
U Among the masqueralers q, rees0'
ball in Nev Haven, vas man OF straw
beied Peace Commissioner from kcss0D0'
U Wars Is A NAnri-The wife oil one o.
our distinguished citizens yesterday gave o',''
to fine. hearty boz, and the father h'' O
termined tn name him Constitutional 4 menu
ment."-Bosson Tya,slleS.
u The New York Daily News ssd! 0'-
serves that no member Of Congress sh'
been reelected, voted against the cops''-
tionsl amendment.
u A PooR RIcB NAS.-A business
this city, vho has been supposed 10 DC '
rich. took note to ono of eur banks
days since, to be discounted, and vas re'u'''
because, from his return ofincome' his o'n
sponsibili.y Was asinadequase security'-A''''
u new "sigp Of the times" is thus e''0 "a
iclsd in q late Louisville paper: "ine
custom Of hiring slaves 70 the highest 0'.s
on the lss of January, snd which dres W."
crowds 70 the corner Of Fourth snd
Streets on that day, was not ooser'ed W
Moqeay. -.
sI.k
u The Boston journal says tha' NJ 80.
coin thinks four yean ot5ce-holdiss 'uns' =.
and that be means 10 give us ne" oesi y. -
l,h Of March. We hope bs'a dssl feF~ 's
baod tos a.. So, 5a <,,..
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1865-04-20
A Spicy Interview.

On the arrival of Gen. Sherman at Sa-
svannah he saw large number of British
flags displayed from buildings, and had
the curiosity to know how many British
sconsuls there were there. He soon ascer-
tanned that these flags were on buildings
where cotton had been stored away, and
lat once ordered it to be seized. Soon af-
ter that, when the General was busy
|engaged at his headquarters, a pompous
gentleman walked in, apparently in great
haste, and inquired if he was General
Sherman. Having received an afirma-
tive reply, the pompous gentleman re-
marked, "that when he left his residence
United States troops were engaged in re-
moving his cotton from it, when it was
protected by the British flag"
"Stop, sir" said Gen. Sherman, "not
your cotton, sir, but my cotton my cot
ton in the name of the United States
.Govcrnment, sir. l have noticed" con-
stinued General Sherman, "a great many
flags here, all protecting cotton | have
.seized it all in the name of my govern
ment"
"But, sir" said the consul, indignant
lily, "there is scarcely any cotton in Sayan-
!nah that does not belong to me"
"There is not pound of cotton here,
sir, that does not belong to me, for the
United States" responded Sherman.
"Well, sir" said the consul, swelling
himself up with the dignity of his Office,
and reddening in the face, "my govern
sment shall hear of this [ shall report
your conduct to my government, sir"
"Ah! pray, who are you, sir p said
/ the General.
"Consul to her British Majesty, sir"
''Oh, indeed" responded the General,
ss"I hope you will report me to your gov
'ernmeut. You will please say to your
government, for me, that [ have been
fighting the English government all the
sway from the Ohio river to Vicksburg,
and thence to this point. At every step
I have encountered British arms, British
I goods of every description, at every step,
ssir. | have met them in all shapes and
anow, sir, find you claiming all the cot
I ton sir. | intend to call upon my gov
eernment to order me to Nassau at once. "
3 "What do you propose to do there p
sasked the consul, taken somewhat aback
] II would" replied the General, "takc
with NE quantity of picks and shovels,
Eand throw that cursed sand hill into the
Esea, sir; and then [ would pay for it, sill
If necessary. Good day, sir"
! 1t is needless to add that General
fisherman was not again troubled by the
soficious representative OF her majesty
government.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1865-04-20
STROUDSBURG, MONROE COUNTY, PA APRIL 20,

movement of the troops now here. The
Second and Sixth Corps are to start this
morning for Burkesville junction. The
Icavalry and Twenty-fourth Corps are to
60 toward Danville, while the Fifth Corps
will remain to take possession of and
bring away the property and effects of
Lees Army.
The trains are now running to Burkes-
willie junction, the road being in a rather
|shaky condition, not much regularity is
las yet obtainable IN the time table.
Brig. Gen. Smyth died on the 9th inst,
from the effects of the wound he received
ON the 9Th His body has been embalmcd
and is on its way to his late home. He
lived in Wilmington, Del, and leaves
wife and chilled to mourn his loss.
Maj Gen. Mott. who was badly wound
ed in the engagement of the 9th inst,
while gallantly leading his men in a charge
on a rebel wagon train, left for home this
morning on leave ofsbsence. Gen. Motifs
wound is just below the knee, the ball
passing through between the bones.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1865-04-20
The Farm and the Street.

On Monday last boy presented him.
self at the counter of Jay Cooke & Co.,
in Philadelphia, and said that he wanted
to invest $4,000 in Seven-Thirties.-
He uncovered that amount of money
from his person in greenbacks and notes
of Ohio and Indiana banks. 1t soon
transpired that he lived in the western
part of Indiana, and desiring to invest in
the Government Loan, and thinking with
la prudent simplicity that it would be sa-
fest to get his bonds right from Jay
Cookies own hands, he travelled all the
way to Philadelp phia to make the purchase.
While there he received the attentions
which his patriotism and devotion meri-
tied.
On Friday of last week German came
| into the National Bank of Dubuque, hav-
/ ing walked 80 miles from his farm, in
] the neighborhood of Bellevue. His
clothes were ragged-the appearance of
| the man was that of mendicant. Twas
an artifce to avert robbery on the road
For, in the bank, he took out of his dress
E$13,000, his own money in part, princi-
pally his neighbors, intrusted to him to
! sinvest in the Government Loan. Every
sdollar of the thirteen thousand had been
Hdug by these Germans out of the soil with
hard days works.
& A few days since a combination of i'm
Intensely wealthy Wall st. owners OF gold
iattacked the Government credit by throw
Z ing upon the market Government bonds
] in quantities supposed to be sufficient tc
abreak the market down. The history Of
! the endeavor from its inception to Its
3fruits remains to be written. Compar
sons arc odious, and we respect misfor'
atuncs.-N. Y. Tribune.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1865-04-20
Wooed and Taken.

A curious illustration of the changes
in domestic relations brought, about by
the war has come to our notice. A resi-
dert of this county entered the service
as a member of one of the first Companies
which left Honesdale in 1861, leaving a
wedding wife bemoaning his departure.
In the course of time the volunteer was
dead, and the widow dryin her
tears, became the wife of another. Matters
progressed after the Enoch Arden style
until husband No. one unexpectedly made
his appearance upon the scene, when the
novel method of determining the rival
claims of the two Benedicts by game of
cards was agreed upon. The contest took
place in the presence of a number of in
terested spectators, and the best of the
joke is that each of the players tried has
best to be beaten. The disputed proper
ty fell to the lot of the original owner
HoaesdoIe (Pa.) Herald.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1865-04-20
The Patience ofAbraham Lincoln.

3 A Washington correspondent of the
Methodist gives us glimpse of OLD
Abe's dealings with the multitudimouS
claims of so,called Loyal men, from Geor
gia, that are every day pressed upon his
attention. We quote
We do not mean to say that the Presi
Sdent's patience never yields. In one in
stance we entered his office and found
him in close and loud conversation with
"a gentleman from certain portion of
reclaimed southern territory. The visitor
professed to be southern loyalist, and
wanted certain papers signed by the
President, making good great damage in
licted upon him by the war.
The claimant urged his claims in soft.
timid tones, and the President answered
in way quite the reverse. He was not
pleased.
"Why, this paper does not say you are
entitled to the money"
"No, sir, but it recommends my claim
to your consideration"
"But, sir, you do not prove your claim" "
ave are loyal, sir"
I es, sir, and so are the men VINO STAND
up in front of Ri chmond to be shot, but
they don't come here to plague me-"
owe don't wish to worry you, Mr..
President"
'tNo, [ knew what you want-you are
turning or trying to turn me, into JUS
tice Of the peace, to put your claims
through. There are hundred thousand
men in the country, every one of them
as good as yon are, who have just such
bills as you present; and you care moth
ing of what becomes of them so you get
your money"
awe think our claim just, Mr.. Presi-
dent"
eyes, but you know you can't prove
what is in this paper by all the people in
the United States, and you want me to
prove it for you by writing my name on
the back of it, yes, in plain words you
wish me to lie for you that you may get
your money. [ shall not do it,"
The visitor stands moment, as if diz-
zy and undecided, and gathering up slow
ly retires to digest his repulse as best he
may.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1865-04-20
The Shortest War.

Some twelve years ago, Napoleon, Ind,
was celebrated for two things, one for
the carousing propensitics of its citizens,
and the other for the great number OF
cross roads in it's vicinity. 1t appears
that an Eastern collector had stopped at
Dayton to spend the night, and get some
information respecting his future course.
During the evening he become acqualn,,
ted with an old drover, who appeared
well posted as to the geography OF the
country, and the collector thought he
might as we'll inquire in regard to the best
route to different points to which he was
destined.
81 wish to go to Greenfield" said the
collector "now which is the shortest
sway? 2"
"Well, sir" said the drover, 'you had
better 90 to Napoleon and take the road
leading nearly north"
The traveller noted it down.
"Well, sir, if Pwish to go Edinburg Z?
"Tfnen 90 to Napoleon and take the
/ road west"
"Well, IF I wish to go to Vernon p
"Go to Napoleon and take the road
fsouthwest."
/ "Or to indianapolis 2" added the col
Hector, cycling the drover closely, and
thinking he was being imposed on.
1 "Go to Napoleon and take the road
Knorthwest." :,
! The collector looked at his note book
scvery direction had Napoleon on 1T; he
fbegan to feel his mettle rise, and he turn
Eed once more to the drover with
! Suppose, sir, I wanted to SO to thu
adevil ?"
! The drover never smiled, but scratched
This head, and after moments hesitation
.ssaid:
Z "WclI, my dear sir, don't known o
Fany shorter road you could take than
Ego to Nopoleon."
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1865-04-20
Gold Operators Punished.

A gang of secession sympathizers who
have been specializing in gold, and running
down the credit of the Governmet, went
under in New York during the panic Of
week before last. These parties lived
some in Canada, some In Louisville, and
'othcrs in various part of the country, but
all were animated by the same spirit oi
hostility to the Government. The Gin,
'cinnati Gazette says that III. j. Lyon, OF
Louisville, was the head and front OF the
clique He represented the latter II the
gold room They made large amount
Of money last year, and expected to make
"a great deal more this year, feeling con
;fdent that gold would go to five-hundred
A Louisville rebel preacher is among the
used up individuals. He started out with
twenty thousand in gold, which belonged
to his wife This, with profits on early
transactions, he useT as a margin, and got
to be an extensive operator; HIS ven
lures last week used up all his margins
and left him high and dry, with large
debt to manage. The public has 10 pity
for those who are thus punished for trad
ing ON their country's misfortunes.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1865-04-20
NO. g..
How to Make Hard Soap.

The American Agriculturist gives the
following four recipes for making hard
soap. The editor particularly recon-
mends No. l, and as this is the time Of
year when our thrifty housewives supply
themselves with this much needed ar
ticle, we make this publication for their
benefit.
No. l. Pour 4 gallons of boiling wa
ter over six pounds of washing soda (sal
'soda) and 3 pounds of unslacked lime.
Stir the mixture well, and let it Sc tile un-
lit is perfectly clear. 1t is better to let it
stand all night as it takes some time for
the sediment to settle. When clear,
strain the water, put 6 pounds of fat
with it and boil for two hours. stirring it
most of the time. If it does not seem
thin enough, put another gallon of water
ON the grounds, stir and drain off, and
add as is wanted to the boiling mixture
It's thickness can be tried by occasionally
putting a little on plate to cool. Stir
In handful of salt just before taking off
the fire. Have tub ready soaked, to
prevent the soap from sticking, pour II
in, and let it settle until solid, when you
will have from the above quantity of in
gradients about forty pounds of nice white
soap.
No. 2. Dissolve pound concentrated
potash, in 2. quarts of boiling water, in a
small kettle by itself In another kettle,
boil about 5 pounds of clean fat, or taI-
low, or its equivalent of soap grease,
with 2 gallons of soft water. As soon as
the grease is melted, gradually add the,
dissolved lye from the small kettle, about
"a gill at a time, until all lye is used, con-
stantly boiling and stirring over slow
fire until it becomes thick, and as trans
'parent as honey. During this process,
sufficient water should be added OCCASION,
|ally to replace what has boiled out. If
using fresh grease, add ounces of salt.
Let it stand till it gets cold, then cut in
Ito bars, and put away to dry. The con-
.centrated potash, or lye, can be obtained
lat any drug store, and usually in country
stores where medicines are kept.
No. 8 Another correspondent writes
/. Hard soap is made the same as good soft
'soap, by the union of grease and strong
lye the clearer the grease, the better the
Isoap. They are boiled up together when
they boil up thick, then add salt in the
proportion of 2 quarts to s gallons Of
'soap. Let it boil up thoroughly, set it
away to cool, when it can be cut out and
,dried ready for use"
No. 4. Take about II quarts good
soft soap, add 1 teacupful of fine SALT
bring it to s boil while stirring, and set
away until cold then take off the top
bring it up to simmer, then strain"
Iput it on board to dry. Cut it up and
turn while drying.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1865-04-20

Fernelius calls disease an affection OF
the body, contrary to nature: purtuba-
tion of its habit arrangement of its
courses; What disease is, sometimes
eludes human intelligence, but some dis
eases are known-their origin, action and
even their antidotes. Whoever has dis
covered an actual remedy for one disease,
has done something for his race. Doct.
Aver has done more, for his medicines
|aford US the means to control and cure.
several dangerous disorders. We rarely,
speak on medical subjects, preferring to,
leave them to physicians, who understand
them better. Bat such effects as are seen
in our midst, on affections of the lungs
10y Ayers Cherry Pectoral, on serofulous
complaints by his Saraparilla, and on the
liver complaint that they cure by Ayers
Pills, should not be ignored.-[Keokuk
L Iowa) Journal.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1865-04-20

When General Sherman was in com
mand at Benton Barracks, st. Louis, he
was in the habit of visiting every part OF
that institution, and making himself
familiar with everything that was going
on. He wore a brown coat and "stove,
pipe hat,and was not generally recognized
by the minor officials or the soldiers.
One day while walking through tho
grounds he met with a soldier who was
numerically beating a mule.
"Stop pounding that mule J" said Tho
Gcncral.
"Git eout !' said the soldier, in bliss
full ignorance of the person to whom he
was speaking.
81 tell you to stop reiterated th'
General.
"You mind your business, and III min'
mine" replied the soldier, continuing hi
flank movement upon the mule.
II tell you again to stop!" said the Gen
cral. "Do you know who l am! an
General Sherman"
That's played out" said the soldier
"every man who comes along here wit
an old brown coat and a stove-pipe hat Oh
claims to be General Sherman"
1t is presumed that for once Genera
Sherman considered himself outAankec
-Harpers's Magazine.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1865-04-20

The damage by the freshet at Elmira,
New, York, was over $l,0OO,OOO. The
flood washed away part of the fence in
closing the grounds where the Rebel
prisoners are confined, and some of the
= 'Johnnies" were well wet before they
were rescued.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1865-04-20

At the--, the other evening one
gentleman pointed out dandifed indi-
Vidual to friend as sculptor.
"What p said his friend, "such look
ing cap as that sculptor ? Surely you
must be mistaken"
"He may not be the kind of one you
mean" said the informant, shut | know
that he chiselled a tailor out OF a suit OF
clothes last week.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1865-04-20
VOL. "a.
JOB PRINTING,
OUR FOLKS.
BY ETHEL LYNN.

Hi {! Harry Holly Halt-and tell
A fellow just a thing or two;
You've had furlough, been to see
How all the folks in Jersey do.
It's months agone since | was there,
|, and bullet from Fair Oaks.
When you were home-Od comrade, say,
Did you see any of our folks!
"You did !''-Shake hands-Oh, amt glad;
For if do look grim and rough
I've got some fcelin'.
People think
a soldiers heart is mighty tough;
But Harry, when the bullets fly,
And hot saltpetre flames and smokes,
While whole battalions lie aticId,
Ones apt 10 think about his folks.
And so you saw thcm,-whcn! and where
The old man-is he lively ycti
And mother-docs she fade at all,
Or does she seem 10 pine and fret
For me And Ss!-has she grown tall!
And did you see her friend-you know
That Annie Moss
GLOW this pipe chokes J
Where did you see her tell me, Hal,
4 lot of news about our folks.
You saw them in the church-you say;
It's likely, for they're always there.
mot Sunday 2" no "A fun'ral Who!
Why, Harry, how you shake and stare
All well, you say, and all were out
What ails you, Hal! Is this hoax!
Why don't you tell me, like man,
What is the matter with our folks!
81 said all well, old comrade-truc,
say all well, for He knows best
Who takes the young ones in his arms,
Before the sun goes 10 the West,
The ax-man Death deals right and left,
And flowers fall as we'll as oaks;
And So
Fair Annie blooms no more.
And that's the matter with your folks,
Sec, this long curl was kept for you;
And this white blossom from her breast;
And here-your sister Bessie wrote
\ letter, telling al the rest,
Bear up, old friend"
Nobo ly speaks,
Only the old camp-raven croaks,
And soldiers whisper:
"Boys, be still,
There's some bad news from Grain gers
folks"
He turns his lack-(the only foe
That ever saw it, on this grief,
And as man will, keeps down the tears
Kind Nature sends TO Woes relief,
Then answers he:
cay. Hal, I'll try;
But in my throat there's something chokcs
Because you sec, I've thought SO long
To count her in, among our iolks
spose she must be happy now,
But still will keep thinking too,
could have kept all trouble of,
By being tender, kind and true.
But maybe not
She's safe up there,
And when the Hand deals other strokes,
She'll stand by Heavens gate know,
And wait TO welcome in our folks"
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1865-04-20

Bushw hacking reyeives speedy punish.
|ment in Iliinos. Three guerillas recent
|ly shot John Morris, wealthy man Nv
ling near Ocomee Station on the Central
road, and robbed him of $3.50. Four
hundred men at once turned out, caught
the murderers, hung two in the freight
house, and allowed the officers to take
the other 20 Jail.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1865-04-20

The 18th New Hampshire regiment re-
ceived an unexpected acquisition to Its
ranks few days since. A coporal was was
taken suddenly i'll and sent to the hos
pital, and in few hours afterwards pre-
sented her comrades with fine, healthy
"raw recruit" That corporal deserves
promotion.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1865-04-20

The most enterprising fellow We have
heard of lately is an appeciative chap who
|advertises on behalf Of a certain famous
accidental railway that "an experienced
coroner and six practical Jurors will fol-
low each regular train in special cars to-.
gether with few surgeons and reporters. )"
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1865-04-20
Army of the Potomac.

EccntS prior to Lees ,Survender.-1S
Guns and 10000 Prisoners taken on
the 9Th and 7th.--Attack Iy Sheridan
on tie 9th.-Hoao oar Army receioed
the ne~s.-Death Of Brtgadier- Gener-
al ,Smyth.