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The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1866-06-07

"FEMALE PICKpoCKETS" are nearly
as numerous in York as the male
operators in that line. They are gcner-
I ally clad in costly attire, and ape the man
ners of well-bred ladies' Two of these
dangerous characters were disposed of by
the Court of Sessions last week, as we
learn from the following extract from a
city paper:
Ellen johnson and Ellen Saunders,
two very fashionable dressed women were
put on trial for stealing pocket book
containing SO from the pocket of Euphe-
mia Del lIeyo, Spanish lady. The wo-
man johnson is probably the most cele-
brated pickpockct in this country. Her
husband, Lee, who was one Of the most
skillful pickpockets in the world, tried to
to reform. To show that he intended to
become honest. he went to California and
started a hotel, and there died. His wife
Mrs. Lee, alias johnson on the death of
her husband, returned to the city of New
York, and resumed the nefarious business
which she had been taught. The woman
Saunders is related, according to the police
information, to family of seven thieves
who have been tutored to steal. The ev-
idence in this case was conclusive and
both the "ladies" were found guilty.
They were sentenced to six months in the
Penitentiary and fined $50. Ia passing
sentence Judge Bowling remarked: "You
two women are well known to this Court
as notorious professional pickpockets.-
You travel Broadway every day, steal in
the streets, steal in the stores, steal every
where. You generally select your victims
ladies in deep mourning who have lost a
husband or a child-some woman whose
mind is wrapped up in her family troub
les. You rob these poor women whose
minds are entirely won for the moment
from the things of this world; they are
robbed with impunity, and if the thieves
are caught, the heart that is wounded by
affiiction is ready to forgive and forget
No mercies should be extended to you"
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1866-06-07
Bonnets.

The correspondent of the Boston
Gazette says "What do you think is the
last fashion of London? \ total absence
of bonnets. Yes bonnets are now nc
more, at least among the elite They
have had their days of splendor-of ever
changing shape-of mutilation. Now,
their dark days of nothingness' have ar
rived they have disappeared. [ saw, in
the Park, certain ladies with nothing
whatever upon their heads but-fowers.
One lady wore, delicatcly balanced be-
tween an enormous chignon and the ma
turnal head, bunch Of violets fastened
under the chin. Another on the chignon
itself displaced little mat of spring
daisies. At the opera the other evening
there sat before me young girl with one
large rose for her bonnet, and another
was ornamented with wreath Of green,
bound aad festooned with white ribbon.
Indoors, the effect is in manner beauti-
full, but in the open air it is chilling and
look like martyrdom. Unfortunately, bon
nets are chiefly worn outdoors. You see
| still cling to the work bonnet though
the substance has departed"
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1866-06-07
An Old Lady.

Carbon County can lay claim to hav-
ing within her borders the "oldest inhab-
liant" in the State. We are enabled
through the Kindness of friend, to give
a few facts connected with her eventful
life. Elizabeth Beltz, (oorn Boyer who
at present resides with her son, Thomas
Beltz, in Mahoning township, Carbon
equity, was born on the 14th day of De-
cember, 1862, and is consequently to-day,
103 years, months and II days old =
She was born in Towamensing township,
then Northampton county, and has dur
ing her whole life resided within the pre-
sent limits'of Carbon. She was one Of a
family Of Is children, 4 Of whom still
survive her. Her husband died 36 years
ago, with whom she had IL children, 9
of whom are now living. st the age OF
ID she had desire, as she thought i! her
duty, to attach herself to some christian
denomination, and as there was no regu-
lar organization in that section Of coun-
try, she considered it incumbent upon
her to attend catechetical at Allentown,
and in due time was admitted member
of the German Reformed church-the
rite Of confirmation being administered
to her by Rev Mr. Blumer she has been
a member of the church, in good stand
ing, ever since. Seven years ago she be-
came totally blind, but her mind is un-
shaken, and her memory excellent; she
recites a number of hymns and prayers
committed to memory many years ago
She rccollects distinctly when her father
joined the army of Gen. Washington, and
served during the whole of the Revolu-
ton. She recounts many interesting in
cident5 connected with the early history
of our,country. Her health at present is
good, and but twice in her life has been
sick.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1866-06-07
Make Your own Ink,

Go to the Drug Store and get half an
ounce ofextracto of logwood, and ten grains
of bichromate Of potash. Be sure you
get just these articles and not some SUBJ
stitute for them. Dissolve them in a
quart of hot rain water. When cold,
pour it into a glass bottle, or some vessel
fit for chemical uses, and leave it uucork-
ed ten or twelve days. Exposure to the
air IS Indispensable. The ink is then
made, costing you about five cents quart;
it is at first an intense steel blue, but be-
comes black and glossy as ravens wing.
SO says the Country Gentleman, after
fully testing it.
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Extent ofthe Coal Fields.

The extent Of the bituminous coal field
surrounding Pittsburg is fifteen thousand
square miles, or eight million six hund-
red thousand acres. The upper scam OF
coal in this area rating at an average
depth ofsix feet, is estimated to contain %,
16,430,000 tons of coal, which, at two
dollars per ton, or little over seven cents
per bushel, would be worth Sl03, ,o32, $50, :
000-a sum equal to the payment OF the
national debt nearly twenty times, sup
posing it to be four thousand millions
or an amount equal to the gold and silver
products of California and Nevada for
more than thousand years, If they yield
ed one hundred millions annually.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1866-06-07
GREAT CHANGE FOR AGENTS.
WHAT THE PEOPLE WANT.
The Standard History Of The Var,
Complete in one large Volume Of orer l.
coo Pages.
Sp7eadidy Illustrated acdh orer $50 Fine
PartrattS Of Generals, Battle
Scenes, Naps and Dta-
grams.

In the selection Of matter for this great
work the author has confined himself to
strictly oficjul data derived from the re-
ports of Northern and Southern Generals,
the report Of the Committee on the Con-
duet Of the War, National and Rebel Ar
chives, &c.
He has carefully avoided the introduc-
ton Of any matter not strictly reliable and
o8icial, and has succeeded in producing
what is universally demanded, a tair and
impartial History of the War. The great
superiority of this work over all others is
everywhere acknowledged. 1t is marked
By degree Of thoroughness and accura-
cy attempted BY no cotemporary.
Old agents, teachers, energetic young
men, and all in want Of profitable employ
ment, should send at once for circulars,
and see why it sells faster and gives bet
ter satisfaction than any other History
published. Address,
JONES BROTHERS & Co,
No. 507 Minor Street Philadelphia, Pa.
May 81, 1S66.-1m.*
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General Logan is said to be responsible
for the following story.

General Logan is said to be responsible
for the following story:
y man being found dead one cold win
ter's morning in the mountains around
Chattanooga, and suspiciously near a way
side tavern, Tennessee Sheriff, who was
a near relative of the rebel Gen. Pillow,
summoned a jury to sit on the case
Gentlemen" said the sapient Sheriff to
the jury, "our duty is to find whether
the decease came to his death in one of
the three ways-whether, first, by acci-
dence; whether, second, by incidence ;
whether, third, at the hand of an incen-
dry" The jury, after due deliberation,
found that the decease came to his death
at the hands of Reuben Judkins, tavern
keeper, who caused the deceased to be
frozen to death, by felopiously mixing too
much water with his whisky"
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Swift Retribution.

\ few nights ago the captain Of ship
lying at a pier in New-York, was aroused
By noise, and saw man standing over
him with a revolver, saying if he moved he
was dead man. The captain lay quiet
and the fellow backed out of the cabin
As soon as he reached the deck, the cap
tain sprang from his berth, and seized
his revolver, rushed up stairs. The man
was just about stepping on the wharf,
when he fred, shooting him dead on the
spot. An examination of the body prov
ed it to be that Of clerk in the bank
where the captain was in the habit of de-
posting his funds, and from whence on the
day of the attempted robbery, he had
drawn out quite large SUM, which was
known to the clerk, and to obtain which,
the robbery, which cost him his life, was
attempted.
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SUCCESSORS - r. S. st PIES }

(sJCgEsso-S - p. S. st FLES-
The subscribers would hereby inform
thtir friends and the public generally,
that they have recently purchased tie
entire stock Of Z. S. SrATLEs, and asso-
ciated themselves Together Is co Tartners
under the name Of
.SELLEE G. HILTON.
for the purpose OF carrying on the Nar-
camille trade in al lis brauces, at the well
known stand lately occupied by r. 5.
STAPLES. We have aiFa4ay added 10 our
former stock a fresh supply Of
FINCTDRESS COOD.g. SPRING
STILES
Our goods we're bought low, since the
late decline 10 prices. and cur customers
shall have the benefit Of il.
We also keep full assortment Of choice
Family GroccrEes,
ESoog> and SglDc~.
CrocEcry Ware.
tS89Gru ware. tcc.
IN short. we mean to keep every thing
that constitute q CAST elsss country store.
oar farro-e s..a.i hc g. cH3cavor to give
leriect satisfaction 10 al wHo favor Us
with their patronage. Come and see US.
NORRIS SMILEY.
JOS. T. WALTON.
Stroudsburg, Pa, March p, 1866.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1866-06-07

The best toast of the season was we be-
liege, given by a typo, short time since,
viz. oman-the edition is large, and
no man should be without a copy"
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1866-06-07
ANDREW JOHNSON.
The Last Hours Of General Scott.

1AO 42dot AAVut w ENoLG'
Lieutenant General Winfield Scott died
peacefully. Although his demise was
anticipated, his death was sudden. Up
on his arrival at West Point. on the 10th
instant, he was feeble. Upon descend
ing from the carriage he tottered little,
and had to pause every step as he mounted
the hotel. After a few days he rallied
considerably, and as late as Saturday, P,
NJ, was out to the library and the vii
lage, riding. The same day he wrote
letters to friends but few days before
he requested General Callum, command
ant of the post, to indite letter for him,
which he franked himself, though in an
almost Illegal hand. His mind was clear
to the last His daughter, Mrs. Hoyt, of
New York, who had been staying with
him for some days, left here for home Oh
Monday. At night the General was tax
en- with a chill, and the assistant surgeon
of the post, DR.. Marsh, was summoned
Even then there appeared to be no dan
ger, and at o'clock, Tuesday DR.. Marsh
assured General Callum that he had no
apprehension Of immediate dissolution.
The Chaplain, Rev. T. A French, was
called in, and taking the Generals hand,
recited prayer. Though quite conscious,
and cognizant that death was upon him,
the power of speech vas gone but the
dying soldier pressed the hand Of the
Clergyman and bowed his head repeat
edly in token of his consciousness of the
last solemn rites which Mr.. French was
performing according to the rules of the
Episcopal Church.
At FIVE minutes after eleven, as if in a
slumber, the patriot whose life has been
so intimately associated with the military
history of his country passed away.
The last words of General Scott are
worth remembering. About twenty-five
minutes before his death he addressed
his hostler, Allen, saying, "James, how
is the horse ?" "He is we'll, General
Take care of him, James, said the dy-
ing hero, and these were the last intelli-
gible words he uttered. In less than
half hour all was over, and General Scott
had become immortal.
General Scott seemed to have a pre-
sentiment that this was his last visit to
West Point, where ne spent every sum-
mer for forty years. When coming from
the boat he remarked to friend that he
had come to the old Academy to die, and
in conversation with Captain Boyuton he
replied to some remark concerning his
visit to West Point, that he came to be
buried.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1866-06-07

The amount of whisky annually con-
sumed for drinking purposes, averages
one gallon and half per head to the
whole population Of the Union.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1866-06-07

There was conAagration at Oil City,
Pa, on Saturday, which destroyed half
the place, at the loss of s 900, 900, which
is very irconsideraby covered by iusur-
ance
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1866-06-07

The easterly end of the Harrisburg
Bridge, reaching from Harrisburg, Pa, to
Foster Island, was consumed by fire on
Saturday morning.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1866-06-07

There is a man in Cincinnati taxed on
an income of $50, 900, who, eleven years
ago, exhibited monkey ia the streets for
a living.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1866-06-07

al think | have seen you before, sir
are you not Owen Smith Z" "Oh, yes:
| am OWN Jones and OWN Brown, and
OWN everybody"
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1866-06-07
CONNECTIONS Westward.

The MORNING TRAIN from New York
connects at MANUNKA CHUNK with the
train leaving Philadelphia (Kensington De-
pot) a; 80 a. m, and Great Bend with the
through Mail Train Oh The Erie Railway,
with sleeping car attached, stopping at alt
the principal stations on that road, and arri-
wing at Buffalo al 6 10 a. m.
The Evcning Train from New York con-
meets at Manunka Chunk with the train lea
wing Philadelp phia (Kensing DePoi) at 3 30
p. m; arrives at Scranton at ll.30, where it
remains till 1925 next morning, when it
leaves, arriving at Great Bend at II % p. M,
connecting with the day Express On The
Erie Railway.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1866-06-07
Executive Dispatch from President
Johnson,
EXECUTIVE MANSION, May 30.


The President with profound sorrow
announces to the people of the United
States the death of Winfield Scott, the
late Lieutenant General of the army. On
the day which may be appointed for his
funeral the several Executive Departments
of the Government will be closed. The
Heads Of the War and Navy Departments
will respectfully give orders for the pay
ment of appropriate honors to the memo
ry of the deceased.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1866-06-07

One hundred young men are prepar-
ing for the Catholic priesthood IN the d.
ocese CT Philadelphia.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1866-06-07
DEATH OF GENERAL SCOTT.

WEST POINT, May 29.-General Scott
died at five minutes past eleven o'clock
this morning. He was out on Saturday
afternoon, and then showed no signs OF
early demise.
On Sunday he began to fail quite fast,
though none of his physicians expected
he would expire at such an early day
He was perfectly conscious up to the mo-
ment Of his death, though he had lost
his voice some two hours previous.
He recognized the chaplain of the post
ten minutes before he died, and clasped
his hand in silence
Tvoo,L;,,o D;.,,o4ob fran, prne,Janf
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1866-06-07

The Female Medical College of Penn
sylyania, located at Philadelphia, has
thirty-two students.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1866-06-07

The Queen of Spain's last daughter has
one hundred aud twelve christian names.
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UNDERTAKING IN ALL IT'S BRAN

~ cheS.
Particular attention will be given to this
branch of the subscribers business lie will
always study to please and consult the
wants and wishes of those who employ him.
From the number of years experience he has
had in this branch of business he cannot and
VIII not not be excelled either in city or
country. Prices one-third less than is usual
Iy charged, from 30 to IS finished Coffins al
wavs on hand. Trimmings to suit the best
aearse in the country. Funerals attended
at one hours notice. J. Ii. MCCARTHY.
May II. lS66.-tf.
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Eastward.

The Morning Train from Great Bend con
meets there with the Cincinnati Express On
the Erie Railway from the West; at Manun-
la Chunk with train for PhiladeiGhia nd
intermediate stations, arriving in Philadcl-
phia at $50 p. ~; and at New Hampton
With 4 train for Easton, Bethlehem, Allen
town. Reading and Harrisburg, arriving at
Harrisburg at $50 ?. N.
The Eveaing Train from Great Bend con-
meets there with the New York Express on
the Erie Railway from the West; at Manun-
ka Chunk with train which runs to DeIvi-
dere, where il lies over until clock the
next morning and at New Hampton with an
Express Train for Easton, Bethlehem, Al
lenlown, Reading and Harrisburg.
At Scranton, connections are made with
trains on the Lackawanna and Bloomsbury
Railroad to and from Pittston, Kingston.
Wiikesbarre, Berwick, Bloomsbury, Danvile
Northumberland. Harrisburg and interme-
date stations, and with trains on the Della
ware and Hudson Railroad TO and from Car
boBdaie and intermediate stations.
WATTS COOKE. Superintendent.
K. 4. HENRY, General Ticket Agent.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1866-06-07

EF YOU WANT A GOOD MELODEON,
Il frem one of the best makers in the Uni
ted States, solid Rosewood Case, warranted
years, call at McCARTY'S, he would es-
pccialIy invite all who are good judges of
Music to come and test them. He will sell
you from any maker you wish, SO less than
those who sell on commission. The reason
is he buys for cash and sells for the same,
with less than one-half the usual per centage
that agents want. J. II. MCCARTHY.
May j., IS66.-tf.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1866-06-07

Green corn is plenty in New, Orleans.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1866-07-28

IA occasion is TIE loss 70 the college Of efficient and long
tired officer the community Of accomplished eepie
man and scoIar Dr. Pouer has resigned hs pos'tos x
Franklin and MARSHA College 10 accept tie Guar o. b04N'
AID 70 locy N Laeyeite C,lege. az Iast0n, ia. ,.o
on Tuesday evening tie address before tie AunDi ~
ciaion delivered by The Rev. Thomas Apple a. -"
close Of This address the Alumni Association hCi rs
annual meeting Capt W. W. Eeyl pTeidi 2 nc .,cd
ance was fll an unusual degree 4 interest ma t
The part of tie members hrransements NtIs etiu -
TO give more definite character ana plo'A of the
future CommencemeRts to tao meetings ana eAeie' " ~
irdoTsemert Of an Alumni Proessorship IN the CGl
iece was determined upon. and Committee aPH" nr
following gentenss 70 secure t,e Ie9a d Cesna Of Bed
fri Pa he Non J. " Knlaer Of Ielanon IA t1e Roy
j. IT, A. Bonberger D. D.. Of Philadelphia Hea o',o'
Keynlis Of Penusyyari' ara lWo o'acs, i,n 10 i
failed to catch The character fhee gen eneH 20 =" '
guarantee Of he success Of me @ on wenesa,he
erercses by tho graduating class opening az T. ~ ~
"I'nSrs" Tere carried OF by tie following gentlemen in o.
der. Mcssrs. A bert T. MaFtu' JaToo =; NiauE 80 o
FGroev and Samu1 s. Apple 81 0i FennyiVanG Most
noticeable among the speeches was that oil Mr '" NV az
pioso phcal effort and gracefully "riIon and Spo~en
yqiodctory by Mr.. F0.uey.
he clas-hayrg their homes mostly in tae border scores
of suarls raid IN 1892 end the invasion Of Lee ln eo5
h been sadly broken up by their devotion to the cause 1
that weIt ont bdt one OF TWO were ltI W a.! - lc
degrees the literary conflict which the class has just edc
The degree Of y u. was conferred on no members 9l @
graduating in courses that Of A. NJ on eight gTauoal'S
previous classes Tho honorary aeree OF II ~ was CO..
eTred upon The Rev George ". Willard President eec vi
Heidelberg College Ohio the Rev JosephS Duhp o. Ltn
County Pa he Rev. Daniel Van Mater johnson heeo "a
ST. Mays Brooklyn, ~ VI and the Rev. NlonosS l. Hu'A0
Of Greensboro Pa - ,a 49,.
The President tie Rev. f. v Gerbart y. d. charged mo
class in Baccaau Of great force ana pregnancy Ne
lessons II contained, ret forth plainly and clearly shond DC
lastng treasure The young men just starting Out III ne
organization OF me Faculty hs brought 'ouI ue loi
loving chsngcs: The Rev John w. NeYln, d. " mlh,tJ
President OF Marshall College before Its removal ron
burg Pa was called 20 the Presidency and char OF ih-
osophy Of History and Estbecs. lLe Rev h. v ntthAt
with the position Of Vice President 10 the car OF Mtht
anc Moral Philosophy, and Lewis NJ Steiner M De- 81 Free
erck Nd to the chair Of Wall Science vacated 10y Dr. or
ter Dr Steiner is we known as scholar among scehlc
crcles and more widely TO the general pul Toush MS
efficient and invaluable services in the ognzn anu as
cnnin Of he IL \ san Commission during the lle war;
TO unweary inspection owed largely the eolVef "
It's camp and field work.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1866-07-28

II worked" says the euphonous Quaden Won Kinkebach
some 70 years with Jeweer who was very able and
expcKenced unn. He told mo. day bGt be bad It from
people who knew the ct that Abort dfer in goag to The
Low Countries came into poweial and famous city whose
name Will mention where they showed Lin excellent
and admirable picture and asked him what be thought Of H.
Albert was Gld with asonlment that be could hardly
express any opinion One Of the persons present cn said
The painter 4 this picture died here in the hospital mean
ing TO rally Durr aal suggest how Little the Imagination
o these artists allie stead them n their miserable s'rg
Gle with e But Darer replied advise you t. 5rs Of il
II does you great honor indeed TO have treated in manne
so odous and oonteupubo whose work reudcrs your
CITY iustrous" Thsis charming ampifcaon Of DuieTs
dry lem in his own Diary and cordially embrace tie
ade Of tie excellent Quaden KGkt!bach 10 whom We
oWo IT, The discovery this book gave new impetus to
ne search for facts relative Master Eenne and tie indus
try Of has been rewarded His name was Eenne
Lotbener The date Il his birth not known, but Ae must
have died in the year J He appears to have been per-
son Of means and TO been held in respect since be was
twice chosen BY guild Of painters 70 represent them 10 tho
Senate But in tie latter years # his f. misfortune over
took him lie became poor the holder If mortgage on hs
house reoased IT, and according to ho legend preserved ia
Kiakebschs boot he reduced to tie degradation q
seeking bed in the hospital on which - de.