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The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1865-06-22
The Pardoning Power.

There is good prospect that the par
donlng carnival is about over. The scores
OF eminent statesmen, lawyers and politi-
cIans who have thronged the White
House and secured the pardon of culprits
tor abundant fees are likely to find their
business curtailed on account of its past
success. A strong pressure was brought
to bear upon President johnson for the
pardon Of Wilmer, who has been sentenced
!, 70 Two years imprisonment and fine of
SSlo,0oO but he utterly refused to inter-
fere with finding of the court. On an
other occasion he is said to have remark
ed that there had got to be limit to
these executive in references.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1865-06-22
The Fourth Of .Tu1y

The only settled thing, looking towards
the observance Of the 4th of July in Monroe
county, is the celebration to come off in Mid
die SBithfeld, as advertised in to-dav's pa
per! Our readers who are patriotically in.
clined, and every one should be, should make
a note Of this fact, so that if provision is not
made for a celebration nearer home, we can
HE away and join the lads and lassies OF
Middle Smithield in day of rational mer-
riment.
But the skies are beginning to brighten In
our own neighborhood, and the indications
now are that Stroudsburg will join the out
side world in q celebration of the glorious
achievements which gave us place among
nations, and which protected our nationality
and the integrity of our unity from the furious
onslaughts Of traitors. With celebrations
all around us. it would have been too bad if
Stroudsburg, which has so nobly sustained
the government in the most trying time of
Its existence, should, On the glorious 4th
of July, stand as a desert spot in land Of
patriotism. Thanks however to the patriot
&c spirit Of our citizens, we will have a cell
Ciratlon, and 1t will be such one as will re-
feet credit on all concerned. Things are not
lone by halves here. The movement of our
citizens Is sometimes slow, but when they
so move 1t is with will that does not mean
70 beecliPsed. We may safely prepare then
10 take part in good old fashioned celebra-
'ion Of the events which tried mems souls
Z celebration in which every appliance CAL
culated TO inspire peace, good will and hap
p;ness among those who participate in it'll
viii be introduced In the reading of the
declaration Of Independence, we shall be re-
minded Of the glorious principles, for the at
tainment OF which separation from the mo-
IHer country was deemed necessary by the
estrlot Fathers; in The inspiring grafton
Ee shall be reminded Of the desperate strug.
g5a, and Of the suffering endured to secure
ihase principles for us, and of the olorous
"esaS OF those who maintained the coun:ry's
honor I'D thls last great struggle for freedom.
And ringing Of bells, and parades, and firino
NJ guns, and feasting, and fireworks. and
.orch-light professions, and general ioy will
evidence TO all who Join us our thankfIlness
.or the great boon whlcha good Providence
though the Fathers of '76 and our fathers ;
Srothers and sons of this day, vouchsafed and !
secured to US.
In the commencement of this article we J
and that the celebration in Middle Smith !
'eld was the only fixed thing. The celebra- {
ioh at Stroudsburg is equally certain to b
ONE Off The meeting az the Court House U
asst night decided it and we extend a Ger. "
ial invitation 10 all who are not engaged o
4 celebrating at home to join us. 81
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1865-06-22
Operations of the u. s. Mint.

The gold coinage at the mint in Phil,
adelphia, during the month of May, was
S572,9l9. 90 4; principally in double eagles
and silver coinage s45,S3OI o., nearly all
IN half and whole dollars. The conner
coinage was SAL, 100 in cents, $4,000
IN two cent pieces. The whole mum
Der OF pieces coined during the month
Is o'Sol ,9OO, and of this number over
tG tEur millions were copper cents; for
t snree years past the coinage of cents
nave averaged about five million ner
month, and until within few months ono
was rarely met with They are now
gradually coming on the markert but
stlli the wonder is where they all are
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1865-06-22

Not long since an Englishman went to
Paris to take out a patent in France for
an invention to detect pickpockets. He
entered an omnibus and sat by the side
of an elegantly dressed lady, with very
charming face. Soon the Ensli6hman
saw an expression of distress and dis
may come over that face and felt a
tugging at his pocket. With cruel
smile he looked at the fair crea-
ture, who, crimson with shame, implored
him to let her 90. With true gallantry
he released her hand, and she thereupon
stopped the omnibus, leaped ont, and ran
down the street with most unfeminine
speed. The Englishman was highly
pleased at the success of his device, which
consists of a strong calico diaphragm
stretched across the pocket with an India
rubber opening that expands to permit
the entrance Of strange hand, bat will
not do 50 to permit it to withdraw
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1865-06-22
No More Rebel Uniforms.

Gen. Ord, commanding at Richmond,
on the 10th inst, issued the following
order
A sufficient time having elapsed since
the surrender of the forces late in rebel
lion with the United States for all who
were of such forces to procure other ap-
parel than their uniform. it is hereby or
dered that no person, after June Is, ap-
pear in public in this department wearing
any insignia of rank of military or naval
service worn By officers or men of the
late rebel army. Where plain buttons
cannot be procured, those formerly used
can be covered with cloth. Any person
violating this order will be liable to ar
rest.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1865-06-22
Democracy VS.. the Loyal Religion.

Democracy VS.. the Loyal Religion"
Among the many "signs of the times"
which indicate most unmistakably the un-
patriotic, immoral and wicked spirit which
animates the leaders of the well-whipped
faction which dishonors the good old name
of Democracy, there is perhaps none more
marked, than their bitter and persistent
hostility to the churches and ministers of
religion. Because, forsooth, the clergy
generally, in full sympathy with the great
mass of protesting Christians of all de-
nominations, have sustained the cause OF
the Union and of Freedom, by voice, and
vote, and pecuniary aid,-and not lew
Of them by the sacrifice of their lives-a-
gainst the most wicked and damnable re-
bellion the world has ever seen because
the churches and ministers of the land,
with unexampled unanimity, are declar-
ing in favor of Universal Freedom, and
the Ballot for every Freeman, i''respec-
tire of creed, descent, or color ; for these
reasons, the self-styled " Democratic"
champions declare war against the "loyal
churches" as they sneeringly designate
the great Christian bodies of the nation.
Thank God, for once, they are right the
Churches are loyul-loyal to God, to Hu-
manity, and to their Country Every
Evangelical Church in the Union-Bap-
lists, Preshy yterians, Episcopalians, Meth
odists, Lutherans, German Reformed,
Reformed Dutch, with the various small
er bodies, the Unitarians and Universal
lists, and even some high dignitaries OF
the Roman Catholic Church, have pro-
uounced in favor of the Union, against
Rebellion, and against Slace'y-and
with united and almost unanimous voice,
they now advocate Tr5te Democracy, which
is freedom and the ballot for epery -4mer-
ican. The Churches are loyal, and will
remain so. True to their high calling,
they viii press forward in the van of the
great army of civilization-battling against
ignorance, oppression, and sin, dilfusing
the light of science, literature, religion
and social order, ard needing only to pity,
the paltry and unprincipled partisans, who
ignorantly proclaim their own disloyalty,
by splitting their venom at "the loyal
churches" Already, the churches are
nearly unanimous-soon, they will be
entirely SO. The few remaing honest
and sincere christians who, held by cid
party associations, have adhered thus far
to the Democratic organization, are
rapidly deserting their corrupt leaders,
and uniting with the party of Liberty and
Equal Rights to carry out the principles
of the Declaration of Independence, and
crush Slavery, Disloyalty, and a bastard
church hating, od-defying Democracy,
beneath the iron heel of unrelenting des-
tiny.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1865-06-22
a Richmond Conspiracy.

It's ascertained that there is secret com
blnation among the Rebel. real estate own
ers of Richmond not to sell to any North
ern or Yankee purchaser. This accounts
for the fact that property there is now
held froa 100 to 300 per cent higher
than before the Rebellion. A little
wholesome confscaticn by DIR. Under
wood it is thought, may somewhat mollify
this disease. The local clergy have q
special fear of Northern preachers and
teachers. The other learned professions
are similarly exercised, while the old busi-
ness men look with an evil eye upon eve
ry new Yankee conner who brings brains,
energy or capital with him.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1865-06-22
Reconstruction.

Since our last issue Mississippi, Texas,
and Georgia have been placed in process
OF reconstruction. The following named
gentlemen were appointed Provisional
Governors-Judge Sharkley for Missls-
sIppi, Hon. Andrew j. Hamilton for Tex
as, and Hon. James johnson, for Georgia.
The form of the Proclamation is precise
ly similar to that appointing Provision
al Governor for North Carolina.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1865-06-22
Mr, Johnson and the Democrats.

The Democrats continue to eyince a
disposition to crawl into decent company
by endorsing everything which President
johnson does. There is disqualification
in this which would be difficult for those
less habituated to sudden tacks on the
political sea. What care they for theil
past treatment Of Mr.. johnson? Sup.
pose they have taught their readers with
the lowest abuse to look upon him as a
drunken boor 2" Do they not now with
equal vehemence eulogise him as assert
ing "the great doctrines of the Demo
cratic Party"-as following in the
"paths marked out by Democratic 'lead
ers p Of course they do and one is
just as false as the other. Mr.. johnson
is equally far removed from being a
drunken incompetent as follower or
believer in the doctrines of the modern
spurious Democracy. He would spurn
either association by natural instinct :;
and the Democrats of to-day can only
support his course and principles BY
abandoning their own.-Mztord Ergze.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1865-06-22

0TAlexander Fl. Stephens, the Vice Pres
ident Of the defunct Southern Confederacy
and Gen. Robert Lee, the commander-in
Chief of its armies, have applied to Presiden
Johnson for pardon for their crimes. Ste
phens bases his application upon the manner
in which he fought secession at the begin.
ming, and the reluctance with which he EN-.
braced it, when compelled to do so by the cir
cumstances by which he was surrounded
The grounds on which Lee bases his appli.
cation have not been divulged. r. NJ. T
Hunter is also an applicant for pardon.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1865-06-22

sTFarmers generally agree that the
prospects for good crops, of all kinds,
were never better than they are now
Wheat, Rye, Corn, Potatoes, and Hay
roll out Of the ground, as though even
these joined in the general rejoicing at
the downfall Of treason and the restora-
ton of Peace to our land. AS nature has
been so liberal to them they should be
liberal in the reduction of prices.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1865-06-22

CFThe heated term is beginning to have
Its effect upon the denizens of those long
rows Of bricks and mortar, yclept the cities
They are beginning to food the country liks
water in deluge. Well, let them come
Our pure Mountain air and cool sparkling
water are as free for them as for US, and
we bid them a hearty welcome 10 their en-
loyment We observe quite a number OF
new faces on our streets, sojourners enjoy
ing the comforts Of the excellent hotels and
boarding houses in our borough and neigh
hood.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1865-06-22

HGrM Mr.. John Mitchell, whose connec-
ton with the New York Daily News we
noticed last week, has been kindly invited
to occupy quarters at Fortress Monroe,
Va, board, lodging, &c, &C., to be fur
nished at the Government expense. John
has accepted the invitation, and-is now
complacently awaiting his trial on charge
of treason. Meanwhile the News iogs a.
long in the eyen-tenor of its evil ways.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1865-06-22

0FCol. John Schoonover, whose promo
ton for gallant services we noticed week
or two ago, paid us flying visit on Tuesday
last. The Col. looked exceedingly we'll af
ter the hardships he had undergone, and ap
peared as though be might be good for hall
q dozen wars ifthey were to be waged in
defense Of the government The regiment
20 which Col Schoonover was attached. the
llth New Jersey, was disbandcd at Trenton
a few days ago.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1865-06-22
Gov. Curtin to the People of Pennsylvania
EXECUTIVE CHAMBER, HARRISBURG, J
June 10, 1865.

To the People of Pennsylvania:
The bloody struggle of four years is
ended. The fires Of rebellion are quench-
ed. The supremacy Of law and right is
re-established. The foulest treason record
ed in history has been beaten to the earth.
Our country is saved.
These blessings we owe-under God
to the unequaled heroism, civic and mill
tary, of the people. In the darkest. hours,
under the heaviest discouragements, fal
ter who would they never faltercd.
They haye been inspired with the de
termination to maintain the Free Govern
ment of our Fathers, the continued union
of our whole country, and the grand re-
publican principles which it is their pride
and duty to defend for the sake, not only
of themselves, but of the human race.
l glory in saying that Pennsylvanians
have been among the foremost in the
career of homer. Their hearts have been
in the contest; their means and their
blood have been poured out like water to
manintatin it.
Ihe remnants OF the heroic bands that
left her soil to rescue their country, are
now returning, having honorably full,
filled their service. They have left tens
of thousands Of their brothers on MANY a
bloody field. Their memories will be
preserved On our rolls of honor. For
their widows and families grateful coun-
try will suitably provide,
Let the survivors who are now return
ing to US, have such welcome as benefits
a brave and patriotic people to give to
the gallant men who have saved the coun-
try and shed new lustre on Pennsylvania.
l recommend that In every part of the
State, on the approaching anniversary of
independence, special obervances be had
ot welcome to our returned defenders.
and of commemoration of the heroic deeds
of themselves. and their,'comrades who have
fallen.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1865-06-22
r9-Leyanway's Bakery advertisement

k3hevanways Bakery advertisement
on the fourth page will be found, on pc
rusal, to have some important additions
made to it. Ice Cream, of the best qu al
ity can be had at the Saloon every eve
ming and will be furnished to private fam
lilies and Hotels on short notice; and fol
lovers of pure malt liquors, ice cold Ale
and Porter will always be in readiness
Levanway knows how things in his line
should be done, and he means to do them
right. A single call will satisfy any one
that the Bakery Saloon is place worth
visiting often.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1865-06-22

A gentleman dining with friend one
day, was struck by the earnestness with
which one of the little girls regarded him,
and taking her on his knee, he caressed
her. "Please, SIR said she, ''tell me,
what's in the house next to yours I'd
like to see it ?" "Tell me, my little
dear, why you wish to know 2" '"Cause,
| heard mamma say that you was next
door to a brute"
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1865-06-22

0~TDick Turner, the rebel jailor at Libby
Prison, who used the Union prisoners so bad
ly, and whose escape we noticed some time
since, has been recaptured and now occupies
one Of tie cells of that edifce. A stout
r"Fa with the upper limb of a tree tied tC
one end oft and Dick Turner tied to tho
other end by the neck, would be the best
means 70 prevent his running away in fl-
ture.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1865-06-22

0%TThc Rev. George F. Cain, of Erie
Pa, made visit to our borough, of several
days duration, during the past week. Mr.
C., was formerly pastor of the Presbyterian
Church in this place, and made many warm
friends during his ministration here. He
was heartily welcomed by all who met hin
during his short stay.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1865-06-22

The Mexican emigation fever has died
out. The prominent agents of the scheme
In New York city have closed their re-
cruftlnS offices. Our prominent army Of
fces haye unanimously discountenanced
the scheme and our civil authorities seem
determined to hold to answer all who at
tempt violation of the neutrality laws.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1865-06-22

A man in Salem, Mass, owns a farm
which has been in the hands of the fami
ly for over one hundred and twenty five
years. This farm has been So two coun-
ties, three towns and two probate district.
All It's owners have lived to great age
two living to be over niuety.. The bees
on this farm can claim as direct ances.
tors, those who lived and made honey on
1t ona hundred and twenty-five years ago
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1865-06-22

The whole number of troops sent north
and west from Washington, since the
greatTeyleW, is triae under 155, 900, of
whom about half have gone home to be
mustered out. There yet remain with i.
IN circuit of fifteen miles of the city
not far from seyenty-fve thousand
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1865-06-22

Doesticks, describing New York
boarding house, says you can always tell
when they get new kitchen girl by the
color of the hair in the biscuit.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1865-06-22

oNFAn alarm of fire, about noon yester-
day stirred a portion of our citizens to the
running point The fire was discovered to
be in the residence of Mr.. Pedrick, on Ana
lomink Avenue. 1t was extinguished be-
fore much damsge was done. We have not
learned how it originated.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1865-06-22

A serious fire occurred at Saratoga
Springs one Sunday by which the United
States Hotel and the Marvin Home were
completely destroyed. 1t is supposed to
have been the work of an incendiarv.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1865-06-22

The Young Mems Christian Associa-
ton of Washington is engaged in perfect
ing the arrangements for the purchase of
Ford's Theatre.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1865-06-22

What is the difference between stabb-
ing man and killing hog? Ans
One is assaulting with intent to kill, and
the other is killing with intent to salt.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1865-06-22

An examination Of files will develop
the fact that the journals who pleaded
the strongest for the hanging old John
Brown, five years ago, are now the most
anxious that jeff. Davis and his confed
crates should escape the same end, Why
is it p?
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1865-06-22

AT meeting of the Bunker Hill Monu-
ment Association held at Boston ON Satur-
day, appropriate notice was taken of the
decease of President Lincoln and Edward
Everett. The old board was re- elected.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1865-06-22

0rLewis d. Vail, Esq, of Philadelphia,
one of Sroudsburg's boys, is rusticating a.
mong his native hills. Mr. V. is gentle
man Of fine talent and culture, genial CON-
panion, and q man whom we are always
pleased to greet with hearty welcome.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1865-06-22
THURSDAY. JUNE 22, 1866.

0TPresident Johnson is resolved on cut
ting down the expenses of government to the
lowest point He is known TO favor re.
trenchment as a means for returning to spe.
Gle payment, which, 1t is alleged, he will re-
commend 10 Congress. 1t is expected that
the Army will be reduced to 100000 mer
by the New year.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1865-06-22

There is said to be combination
among Richmond real estate owners, to
prevent, by Increasing their prices, any
Northern man from purchasing.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1865-06-22

Messrs, Jerome Buck and Sterne Chit
tenden OF New York have been retained
to assist Charles O'Conor in the defense
of Jefferson Davis.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1865-06-22

When Brigham Young dies, what a
scene there will bel Twenty-eight brok-
widows and fifty-three father
less children, following one old man to
the grave
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1865-06-22

The Democrats of the Lexington Dis
trict, Ky, nominated, on Wednesday last,
George S. Shanklin of Jessamipe as a
candidate for Congress-
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1865-06-22

On Friday last the majority of the
kentucky Court of Appeals decided the
law of Congress making Treasury-notes q
legal tender to be unconstitutional.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1865-06-22

The various Southern delegations in
Washington, and Provisional Governors
thus far appointed, are opposed to negro
suffrage.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1865-06-22

The total amount of National Bank
currency now in circulation is $140, ,797,-
100. The amount issued last'week was
So, ,025 ,050.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1865-06-22

Judge Underwood is still in Washing
ton' but 1t is not known what disposal will
be made of the so indictments found in
his court.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1865-06-22

Gov. Brough of Ohio declines to be q
, !. for roeleotion to the guberna-
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1865-06-22

Seven-Thirties were sold on Saturday
to the amount of S2,053, 200.