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The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1865-06-29
Permanent Military Esta blishment Of The
United States.

There is much speculation in army cir.
Giles to the probable composition of the
permanent national military establish.
ment, which is soon to be organized. =
One writer, who seems to be we'll inform
ed in the matter, says:
The organization will embrace one gen
eral, FIVE lieutenant generals, fifty major
generals, and seventy-fve brigadiers, and
that the regular army proper be composed
OF nineteen regiments of infantry, six re-
giments Of cavalry, and FIVE regiments of
artillery, all filled up to the maximum
number. Besides these, fifty thousand
colord troops will be retained, with the
regiments also filled up to the maximum
number. 1t is added that Hapcock's s
Corps will be increased to full corps of
three divisions or about thirty thousand
men. The Veteran Reserve Corps will
consist of twenty-five regiments filled up
to the maximum number. The infantry
and cavalry regiments of the regular army
comprise three battalions of eight hund
red men each. Under the proposed ar
rangement the total strength of the army
will be nearly as follows: Regular IN
fantry, $4,000: regular cavalry, IL, 900 !;
regular artillery, $4,000; colored troops,
$4,000; Hancock's Corps, 10000; We,
teran Reserve Corps, $4,000; making a
total of 1T 900 men.
The cavalry embraced in this force will
be chiefly employed for the present on
the Western Plains, in operating against
the Indians and protecting the routes off
overland travel. Many of Sheridan's
troopers are already On their way to the
far West, destined for this service. The
negro troops will be employed principally
for garrison duty, while their white com
rades will no doubt be distributed at the
more important points throughout the
South, until such time as law and order
shall be fairly established 1t is clear
that in all the lately insurgent States, the
presence of the military will be needed
as support to the civil authorities in
the work of reconstructing the Govern
ment; and even subsequent to such reor-
ganization, military aid may be required
for the protection of the blacks and the
more outspoken loyalists, but it is not
likely that any considerable force will be
maintained in the interior States any
onger than shall be absolutely necessary. I
w neither the permanent force NAV not
afely be reduced to at last 100, 900 men
yet to be determined by actual deve-
'pements.
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Deputy Commissioner
Killed bY Lightning.

The house of James Musgrove of Ster.
ling township, was, struck by lightning on
the evening Of the 2Sth ultimo killing his
daughter Martha, girl fifteen years Of
age. The wife and children of Mr.. Mus
grove were engaged at tea. Two streaks
of the fluid passed through the roof, one
atthe ridge following rafter, and the 9th.
er near the centre Of one side Of the roof,
through the floor lath and plaster striking
the daughter in the back Of her neck
and killing her instantly, and stunning
the remaining inmates a globe of lam y
placed upon the table and saucer in the
hands of one of the boys were broken.
The house did not take fire. Had it
done so, the remaining inmates would
doubtless have perished while under the
effects of the shock. Mr. Musgrove is a
soldier, and was not at home at the time
OF the casualty Wayne Co. Herald.
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Put Stamps on Your Letters.

The number of letters now being re
ceiVed at the dead letter Office. sent there
under the new law which makes prepav
ment Of postage compulsory, amounts tc
more than $4,000 per week. This is
mainly caused by the ignorance or care.
leSsness of those forwarding letters
Every one should remember that the old
law which allowed double postage to be
collected on letters that were not prepaid
has been repealed, and that now every
letter not entitled to be carried free, must
have stamp on 1t Or be sent to the dead
letter Office. 1t is astonishing what a
degree of carelesSness is manifested bv
people IN matter like this, in which in
formation is so easily accessible to all.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1865-06-29
Death of Admiral Dupont.

Rear Admiral Dupont, of the U. 5.
Navy, died at the La Pierre House, IN
Philadelphia, on Friday morning last
He was born at Bergen, n. j., Sept 9th,
1903. He entered the service as mid
shipman at twelve, and at fourteen sailed
his first voyage, under Commodore Stew
art. From the beginning he spared no
pains to master his profession, and at an
early period became widely known for his
skill, his abilities and his high personal
character. At 10 time since the leveD OF
rebellion began to sway the country Gid
he hesitate a moment as to which side he
should cspouse in the great contest; and
in his great attack on the rebel strong
holds at Port Royal and by the great vic.
tory there achieved, he demonstrated the
capacity of wooden gunboats to go on con
quering in spite of the prowess of forts
European fleets had so recently retired
baffled before European Notifications
that the success of Dupont was deemed
a little short of miraculous, and was at
tributed wholly to his genius as nava
Commander. Subsequently, he in com
mand of the iron clads made an attach
upon Charleston, s. c., but owing to The
inadequacy of his force, and the imprac
ticability of reducing the city with Ma
val force alone, lie failed, and was reliev
ed from his command. The career o.
his successor, however, fully justified the
Admirals failure. Throughout the ser
vice, and wherever known in private life
he was held in high esteem In the Ma
Wy he was considered the beau ideal O
a gallant sailor and a great Admiral anC
it is said of him by his brother tars tha
more nearly than any other, was he tht
Nelson of America, and like Nelson, hi:
death leaves the profession bereft of it:
brightest ornament. His remains were
inferred, with the honors due his station
at the Dupont burying ground, neal
Wilmington Delaware.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1865-06-29

EFWe learn that the subscriptions 10 the
fund for the erection Of a Woolen Factory
at or near Stroudsburg, have advanced so
far as TO render the success of the enter.
prise nearly certain. We would advise oul
monied men to come forward with their sub.
scriptious so that the establishment of the
factory may be fixed beyond peradventure
But few thousand dollars more are needed
10 set the ball in motion, which may, event
ually, make Stroudsburg one Of the most
hourishing manufacturing towns in The Com
monwealth.
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We call this just the best Joke of the
season, at least in New jersey. Who
will say, after reading this, that an old
soldier don't know who the next enemy
to be conquered in this State, is?
"On Sunday last, one of the clcrgymen
OF our city took occasion to preach against
the prevailing vice of intemperance. AS
the preacher was retiring from the place
of worship with his congregation, he was
accosted by a veteran soldier more than
"half seas over" who introduced himself
as an old acquaintance from Brunswick,
where the minister had been formerly
located. Observing the condition of the
soldier, with the topic of discourse fresh
upon his mind, after remarking that he
had aided in conquering the enemies of
his country In the South, and congratulat-
ing him upon the patriotic spirit which
had prompted him to rally to the defence
OF the Union, he kindly suggested that
there was another enemy he ought now
to conquer-meaning his love.for drink
when the soldier curtlyTemarked, ooh,
yes, | know; Joel Parker and the COD.
perheads +; We'll soon he be after them
this fall. l."-Trenton Gazette.
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The Wheat Midge or Weavel.

We regret to hear that this destructive
insect is making its appearance in wheat
fields in our county, as well as other sec.
tons Of the State, IN such numbers, that
farmers fear much damage will be done tc
the present crop. From Berks, Bucks,
Lehigh and Northampton counties the
same complaint is prevalent. In Berks
county the insect has made its appear.
ance in such numbers, that out of "a
heads of wheat plucked in field in
Heidelberg township, the grains of 8
heads were nearly entirely destroyed
The high hopes our farmers entertained
of large crop must vanish, which is to
be regretted, as large surplus of grain
will be needed to supply impoverished
districts in the South.-Carbon Dem.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1865-06-29

Berlin letters say that Baron Rome,
member Of the house cf Representatives,
and formerly Ambassador Of Prussia in
the United States, died recently after a.
short illness, in the sixty-scventh year Of
his age. He was an ancient admirer Of
America and her institutions, spoke very
tolerable English, aud was generally pres:
eat at the festivities in which the Amer
lean residents of Berlin meet to solemniIs
the great anniversaries of the republic.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1865-06-29
Large Confagration.

The First National Bank of Easton
formerly the Farmers & Mechanics
Bank destroyed 100000 of their notes
few days since. The work of destruc-
ton was conducted by a committee duly
appointed, who proceeded to South Eas.
ton, where the notes were cast into the
furnace OF the Glendon Iron Company
and consumed. We wish the U. S. Gov.
eminent would rid us of about four -ffths
OF their postal stuff in this manner it is
getting to be too filthy to use.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1865-06-29

ne President johnson had a free
conversation with South Carolina dele
cation, on Saturday last, in the course ot
which he gave the Delegates to under
stand, that in order TO be enabled to come
under the good influences Of law and or
der again, the State must accede to the
decree that Slavery is forever dead
The talk on both sides was plain, and the
Delegates without an exception, express
ed a perfect acquiescence in the sugges-
tions of the President. The delegation con-
sisted Of Judge Frost, Isaac L. Holmes,
Geo. W. Williams, w IL. Gilli!and, j
A. Steinmeyer, Frederick Richards, VIM.
Wbaley, James II. Taylor, R. II. Gill,
and Joseph a. Yeates. Judge Frostwas
the spokesman cf the Delegation, aud in
concluding bis reply to the Presidents
speech said-"We chcerfully accept the
measures recommended, and would thank
you to recommend at your earliest conve-
nience, Governor to carry out the wish
es you have expressed" A Governor
will be appointed in few days.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1865-06-29

A down east" master of a vessel in
Kennebunkport the other day, on hear
ing it stated that President johnson had
directed our Minister to England to re-
new the claim for damages done to OUT
shipping by the AIaJqma and other Con-
federate cruisers, remarked that he
thought ministers had better stay at home
and attend to their preaching.
Well go an old newspaper on it that
that man was a democrat
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1865-06-29

0FWe have on several occasions, during
the past few days, enjoyed the pleasure ola
visit from Charles yelling, Esq, the able
editor of the Long Island Farmer, who is on
a visit to his friends in Stroudsburg. Bro.
ther w. is very clever gentleman, and in
bis whole tout ensemble bears positive ties.
,imony that other places, beside Stroudsburg,
can boast the possession of good looking edi.
tors. His visits are always agreeable.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1865-06-29

The "Hermitage," the last dwelling
place Of General Jackson, is in a very d.
lapidated condition. It was purchased
by the State of Tennessee in 1865 for
$4,000. Mrs. A. jackson, widow of the
late proprietor, has appealed to President
johnson for a permanent home at the
Hermitage. The President referred her
application to Governor Brownow.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1865-06-29

Old Edmund Rufiu, who fred the FIRST
gun on Sumpter, committed suicide, on
Saturday last. near DanYille, Virginia,
by blowing his brains ont with a muske,.
He had become very low spirited since
the capture Of Richmond, and did not
wish to live under Yankee rule He left
a note saying, 81 cannot survive the loss
Of my country"
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1865-06-29
Soldiers Monument in Wayne Co.

a meeting of citizens of Wayne county
was held at Honesdale, few weeks since,'
to organize an association for the purpose
of erecting monument to the memory
of the soldiers from the county who have
died in the defence of the Government
during the rebellion.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1865-06-29

\ cave, nearly as large as the Nam.
moth cave of kentucky, has recently
been discovered about ten miles from
Fort Ruby, California. 1t was found to
be an immense subterean lake of clear
water, with high walls Of limestone on
either side. The ceiling or arch is fifty
feet high.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1865-06-29

The Government has distributed thrco
hundred horses in one day gratuitously
to the people in Virginia to enable them
to work their farms. A Virginian ought
to blush with shame while accept
ing the sift and thinking of the injury
which he tried to do the Government,
now so considerate towards himself.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1865-06-29

The Marshalls appointed to direct the
procession in the celebration on the Fourth
Of July at Stroudsburg, are requested to
meet the Committee of Arrangements, at
nine and a-balf o'clock, \. NJ, on said
day, at the Hotel of Sheriff Marsh. A
general attendance is respectfully reques-
ted.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1865-06-29

All loyal persons in Kentucky whose
slaves have enlisted in the army of the
United States are entitled, By act of Con.
gress, approved Feb. "a, 1864, to just
compensation, not exceeding $500 for
each slave enlisted.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1865-06-29

ngThe Honesdale Republic, in an ar
ticle of nearly three quarters of column
length, freely ventilatcs the Judge ques
ton, in this district. The Republic init
mates that if Judge Barrett is renomina
ted and reelected, it will be seen to thai
he pays heed to the Constitutional injunc
ton, by fixing his residence in the dis
trict. Being most unmistakably in the
minority, our side of the political house
must content itself with looking on while
the Democracy settle the hash The
names mentioned in connection with the
position are Judge Barrett, S. S. Dreher,
and T. II. Crane, Esqs
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1865-06-29
Explosion of a Powder Mill

The powder mill of Messrs Marbureel
ana a Wuiiis, one mile from Orwigsburg
ochuylkIll Co, exploded about ten days
ago, and dangerously wounded Mr.. Wuljis
and has son. The latter having since
died: There were about five tons + of now.
der IN the mill at the time, and the re.
port is the explosion was heard for miles
around
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1865-06-29

Many postmasters are in the habit Of
returning papers to publishers when not
taken out Of the Office. This is not what
is required. The Post Office regulations
require postmasters TO write to publishers,
not only notifying them that the papers
are not taken, bat also giving the reasons
why they are not taken.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1865-06-29

A ACHALLENGE.-Mr. D.A. Wells, has a
challenge, in the Milford papers, in which
be offers to fish for trout, with any man
residing in Pike county, for 5000. Here
is good opportunity to test the skill of
the fishermen.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1865-06-29
Robberies.

Our country exchanges are filled with
reports of robberies and thefts, some Of
which are of the most daring character.
People arc not safe at any hour of the
day or night Heads of families should
see that their doors and windows are pro-
perly fastened before retiring at night
or when leaving the house during the
day.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1865-06-29

The residence of Hon. Philip John.
son, at Easton, was entered on Saturday
night last by one or more burglars, and
robbed of a number of articles. They
were disturbed in their operations before
they could collect any considerable a.
mount of booty.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1865-06-29
THURSDAY. JUNE 20, 1865.

0eFJudge Frost of the South Carolina
delegation, in his address to President John
son, humbly confessed that four years of
strife had convinced the South that "Cotton
is no longer King"
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1865-06-29

About the richest joke of the season is
the idea, which has obtained some ere.
dence among verdant circles in Europe.
that the Government of the United States
will assume the Rebel cotton liabilities,
and pay off the cotton bonds of JEFF. Dl.
Wis.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1865-06-29

0LrThe Monroe County Agricultural So
ciety wiil hold its Sixth Annual Fair, on the
Grounds OF the Society, at Stroudsburg, Pa,
on the 3rd, 4th, 5th, and 9th days Of Octo-
Der next.
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W. FARREED,

At the Lutheran Parsonage, in Hamilton,
on the 18th inst, by the Rev. Henry Seifertr
Mr. Nicholas Werkheiser and Miss Sallie
Ann Groner, both af Hamilton.
At The same time and place, by the same,
Mr.. Henry Shoemaker and Miss Margaret
Frantz, both of Hamilton township.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1865-06-29
Amendment of Assessor.

A Telegram to the Philadelphia In
1uIrer, announces the appointment of
Daniel Kalbfus to the Office of Assessor
of the 1lth District Pa. Mr.. Kalbfus
resides at Mauch Chunk.
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The Right Spirit

The following notice explains itself, anc
displays the right spirit. Our soldier boyl
should always hold in mind the organizations
through which they gained renown; and on
public occasions, when taking part in dis
play, preserve them. We notice in several
Of our exchanges calls for the parade of vete
rams whohad preserved their distinctive COM
pany organizations since the war of 1872
We hope to see our boys do the same thing.
IN the after years it will prove pleasure
asat Will more than compensate for the
Aardships they have endured, to meet togeth-
er as fhe veterans of the war Just closed. and
ta'k over the accidents and incidents of the
camp, the march, the bivouac and the battle.
Let us by all means have Company F, Com
Pany N, &C., &c, in the procession on the
glorious 4th:
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Discharge.

DR.. Charles II. Humphrey, Surgeon
of the Board of Enrolment of this, the
1lth Congressional District, was honora-
bly, discharged from the service of the
Government, on Thursday of last week.
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Soldiers as Workmen

Give our country's defenders, now that
the return of peace has thrown them by
thousands out of employment, something
to do to earn an honest living by their in,
'dustry.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1865-06-29

Beef has declined eight cents per
pound from the price five or six weeks
ago.
Thus says an exchange paper. IF this
De true, the news has not yet reached
this settlement. Let butchers take no.
tice.
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SECOND FORM.
April 1st. 1865

Ten days after date, for value received,
I promise to pay A. B. or bearer, one
hundred and five dollars, with interest,
and without defalcation or stay of exccu-
ton. And do hereby confess judgment
ment for the above sum, with interest and
costs of suit, release Of all errors, a wal
yer of all rights to inquisition and appeal,
and to the benefit of ali laws exempting
real or personal property from levy and
sale
Witness my hand and seal.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1865-06-29

Persons who have license to pay to the
the County Treasurer should not forget
that the law makes it imperative that
they be paid before the 1st of july.
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FIRST FORM.
April 1st, 1865

Ten days after date, for value received,
I promise to pay A. B. or bearer one hun
dred and FIVE dollars, with interest, and
without defalcation or stay of execution.
And do hereby confess Judgment for
the above sum, with interest and costs of
suit, a release of all errors, and waiver of
all rights to inquisition and appeal, and
to the benefit of all laws exempting real
or personal property from levy and sale.
O. ID
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1865-06-29

The total Indebtedness of the Borougb
OF Easton, as ascertained by the Auditors
report, on the 10th of April last, 1865,
was Sll4, 900.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1865-06-29

The following decision IN reference to
stamp duty on Judgment Notes is of in
terest to all our readers.
MoNTRosE, April 25th, 1855.
E. A. ROLLINS, Deputy Commissioner /:
,Si,'-What stamp duty do the enclosed
Judgment Notes require? Does the seal
make any difference in the character of
the instrument and amount of duty p
Suppose the sealed note had been drawn
for sum less than one hundred dollars.
what stamp would it have required ? My
attention has been called to letter to
D. K. White, Collector for she 23d Dis
trict of Penna., under date of February
Sth, 1865, from you, but as [ have nc
means of knowing what kind of blanks
he sent, I write for information. In this
District the forms | send have heretofore
been stamped as Promissory notes, and
where Judgment has been entered, the
additional fifty cents has been affixed by
the Clerk of the Court making the entry
Respectfully yours, W. II. JEssUP,
Assessor of 18th District, Pa
FIRST FORM.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1865-06-29

A petition is in circulation in sTipneso-
ia in favor of woman's suffrage. This is
going rather too fast.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1865-06-29

Monroe. Mich, is said to have eighty.
two marriageable girls and only three sin
gle men,
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1865-06-29

CEFThe Stockholders Of the Stroudsburn
Bank, at a meeting held at the Banking
House, on the Goth inst, unanimously re.
solved to re-organize under the Nationa
Banking Law.
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aATTENTTON

sThe members of Co. r. 4th Reg't Penna
Reserves, are hereby urgently requested
70 meet, at an early hour, on the morning Of
tuly 4th, at Stroudsburg, for the purpose Of
organizing as a company, to participate in
ne exercises of that day. Those having
hiI (or IN parO uniforms would do well to
appear in them on that occasion.
" A full attendance is respectfully solici-
sd
81. w. BURNETT
'Lste 2nd 1t Co. +, 4th p. R.VC|
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1865-06-29

The Congressional election in KentpcL,
takes place on the 7th of August.
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Stamp Duty on Notes.

The following decision in reference to
stamp duty on Judgment Notes is of in
terest to all our readers.