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The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1866-12-20
NO. 40.

At the recent term Of court in I.ycom-
ing county the election officers Of Nip
penose township were tried for having re-
fused the vote of a deserter, who was dis
1ranchised by a recent act Of the State
legislature. After protracted hearing
OF the case, and an animated contest be.
tween the opposing counsel, the election
oihceTs were declared by the jury to be
not guilty The presiding Judge, Hon.
Alexander Jordan, is Democrat, but he
charged the jury that the officers in oues-
ton had only obeycd their oaths to OBJ.
serve and enforce the laws of the State.
and could therefore be guilty of no GRIM
inal act. \ very similar case was tried
In the Bucks county court last week, be-
fore Judge Chapman, the defendants be-
ing the election officers of Plumstead
township. The prosecutor in the case
was one Michael Young, au admitted de-
serter from the army. No controversy
was made as to the facts, but the main eff
fort on the part of Mr.. Ross, who con-
Quoted the prosecution, was to obtain such
a verdict as would throw the polls open
for the reception of the votes of deserters
hereafter. The charge of Judge Chap
man to the jury was to the effect that un-
less it could be shown that the defendants
had knowingly violated their duty as cleo
tion officers they could not be convicted.
If they honestly believed that they were
fulfilling their duty under the law by re-
Jecting the vote of the prosecutor, they
were entitled to an acquittal. As no i'm
proper motive could be proved, the YER
dict of the jury was rendered accordingly.
Judge Chapman declined to take into
consideration at that time the question of
the constitutionality of the law disfran-
chising desertcrs, although it was no
doubt the intention of those who managed
the suit to obtain an adverse decision If
practicable.-Bucks Co. Intelligence.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1866-12-20
Quick Work.

We heard a story told of "Yank"
which we must repeat. He belonged to
Sherman's crockery smashing squad when
on their little pleasure trip to the sea-
Being separated from his command one
dark night, he found himself hotly pur-
sued by a squad Of yellow rebels. Racing
down a rough ravine, his horse fell, throw
ing him stunning fall, and then gallop-
ed away. When he recovered he COM
menced feeling round in the darkuess for
his steed. Presently he encountered the
carcass of skinned horse after feeling 1t
carefully all over from nose to tail, he
came to the sad conclusion that it was his
own "Well, said he ; Il swon to gravy,
if that amt quick work no sooner down
than the hide 'ssoff I'm glad they didn't
find me-" He gave his opinion on his
return to camp that leather must be 'pesky
skurce among the rebs, and that they beat
"creation skinnin quick"
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1866-12-20
Excellent Rules.

An eastern paper gives the following
seasonable and excellent rules for young
men commencing business:
The world estimates men by their sue
cess In life, and, by general consent, sue
cess is evidence of superiority.
Never, under any circumstances, as
sumo responsibility you can avoid con
sistently with your duty to yourself and
others.
Base all your actions on principle Of
right; preserve your integrity of charac-
ter, and, in doing this, never reckon on
the cost
Remember that self-interest is more
likely to warp your judgment than all
other circumstances combined; therefore,
look well to your duty when your interest
is concerned
Never make money at the expense of
your reputation.
BE neither lavish nor niggardly; of
the two, avoid the latter. A mean man
is universally despised, but public favor
is u stepping stone to preferment; there
fore, generous feelings should be culti-
waited.
Say but little; think much and do
more.
Let your expenses be such as to leave
balance in your pocket; ready money is a
friend in need.
Keep clear of the law; for, even if you
gain your case, you are generally the
loser.
Avoid borrowing and lending.
Never relate your misfo.tunes, and
never grieve over what you cannot pre-
&ent.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1866-12-20

There will possibly grow out Of the sez-
ure by the Government of large distiller-
les in New York very interesting, legal
question. The manufacturers, who are
charged with defrauding the Government
out Of an immense revenue, claim that
they were engaged in the manufacture Of
burning fluid. For the privilege of doing
so they were to pay direct tax of fifty
dollars per annum to the Government
In the manufacture of burning fluid TWEEN
ty per cent. turpentine and so per cent.
cologne spirits or alcohol are used. The
distiller pours the turpentine into his mash
tubs, and distills altogether, turning cut
burding fluid. Honestly every gallon of
alcohol should pay two dollars revenue in
to the treasury of the government, but as
these men did not make spirits, but burn
ing fluid, they have thus far saved the
tax upon every gallon manufactured. In
chemistry there is nothing easier than to
separate alcohol from turpentine. After
the burning fluid passed the Inspector, it
was converted into its two separate ele-
ments, and manufacturers realized an i'm
mense profit. As the case stands the
question will prove very interesting. The
tfraud is very apparent, hat it isquite prob
able through the meshes aud technicali-
ties of the law the offenders may escape
the penalty.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1866-12-20
An independent Practitioner.

Some years ago there lived in the city
of Boston an author Of distinction whC
was not without certain eccentricities ot
word and way. One day friend asked
him:
Professor A., what physician do you
employ"
Not any, replied the Professor.
-" Not any!" echoed his friend, in sur
prise, knowing that he had family Of
some half a dozen children.
" What do you do when your children
are sick 2"
+" Well, I don't do anything for few
days, and then if they don't begin to get
better, give them Calomel."
" Calomell what, for every disease?"
Well, yes, for everything" returned
the Professor in his moderate way.
Z" Years ago l always used to call doc
tor when the children were sick; and [
found his juvariable method was to look
at the child's tongue, feel the pulse, and
shake his head, look very wise and pre-
scribe Calomel-it always ended in that
So l thought [ might as well give the
Calomel myself"
Well-but" persisted his friend,
hesitatingly, "how do you know how
much Calomel to give?"
Welt give dose; and then if
that is not enough, l give larger one
and if it is too much, nature generally
disposes of it."'
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1866-12-20

The Baton Rouge (La.) Advocate of
the Sth ult., gives an anecdote of Gen.
Breckenridge. When Bfeckinridge was
marching on Baton Rouge, he one day,
unattended by any of his aids, rode up to
solitary piney woods vidette, who had
just come in from st. Tammany, and
was new to the etiquette of army life. =
The General had not the pass word and
the vidette had not the advantage of him
in that respect.
i wish to pass" said the General
Well, dod durn you, pass on, who
cares cuss; l amt Stoppin' this here
road, are 2"
You don't know who l am" said the
General, smiling.
"No, L don't-that's poorly horse you
are on, anyhow"
Il am Gen. Breckenridge, the COM
manding officer" continued the General,
much amused at the picket's idea of the
duty required of him.
You ar, ar you; well, I'm Bob CHG
gers. an am glad to sec you, old fe!leri
how are yOu!" replied the picket, ex.
tending a hand as large as a frying pan.
The General shook hands and salloped
on to avoid some lengthy inquiries about
the health of Mrs Breckenridge and the
family.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1866-12-20
Woman in the Bible.

The Bible is the book OF women. 1t is
the only book which has come down from
the misty ages of antiquity that presents
us with woman as the meet and equal Tor
man. From Eve, the mother of all liv-
ing, to Mary, the mother of Jesus, wo-
man always occupies conspicuous place
ia the grand drama of the worlds history.
Here she is seen as wife and mother, fill
ing her mission with shrinking modesty
and gentle frmuess, Miriam aud Deborah
Rebecca, and Ruth, Sarah and Esther,
shine forth in characters at once original,
unique, consistent and feminine. On a
still brighter canvass, and in still brighter
colors are drawn the characters of the
Marthas, Marys and Lydias of the New
Testament. Here they are, as they ought
to be, and here they will remain for ever.
Not forward, not departing from her
sphere, not immodest, not masculine
They shine, not like the sun, but with q
radiance as mild and gentle as the light
of the evening star.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1866-12-20
Shocking a " Spinster."

The boarders in fashionable house
were assembled in the public parlor one
evening, when a rather antiquated maid
en- lady, who never seemed to have any
employment but admiring her jewelry
and dresses, lisped out the remark that
she loved rainy day, and always availed
herself of it to arrange her drawers. $50
do l." growled out an old sea captain.-
ss overhaul my drawers, and shirts too,
and sew on button or a
string where it is needed" Mademoselle
did not faint; but there was an angry
rustic of silks, as she swept out of tho
room, leaving all to exchange suppress
ed title for good, hearty laugh.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1866-12-20

Person residing remote from Philadel-
phia can have but little idea of the guam
tity of cabbage consumed in that city
Although some is raised in Pennsylvania,
yet most of the cabbage comes from New
Jersey, where five to ten acres OF it can
be frequently seem. Owing to the favor
able fall, the crop has been very fine this
season, and the price has only averaged
about S5 per hundred head, yet at this
price it is considered paying crop, as
1000 heads can be grown on an acre. a
few days since, l20 loads of cabbage cross
ed at Vine street ferry, in one day, many
of them being three aud four-horse loads.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1866-12-20

They tell in Washington of mistake
made by the wife of Western Senator
and ex. x.member of the Cabinet. The lady
is the daughter Of Methodist preacher
and her husband before he became pol
itician, was circuit preacher, At par
ty one evening M. Montholon, Minister
Of France" was presented to the lady, and
she, desiring to do the agreeable asked,
"Pray, sir, what circuit DO you trarel
in ?"
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1866-12-20

The following is an account of vivid
death bed scene that lately took place
A dying husband said to his spouse;
Wife, am to live but few hours at
most. shall soon be in heaven"
The afIectionate wife replied:
You-you'll never be any nearer
than you are now, you old brute! fou'd d
look we'll stuck up in heaven. think |
see you there now.
+" Dolphus, Dolphus," hoarsely growled
the old man, bring me my cane, and let
me larrup the old trollcp once more be-
fore | die"
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1866-12-20

At the municipal election in New York
last week, Richard b. Connolly, Tam
mapy and Mozart Democrat, was elected
Controller by about 1000 plurality over
Richard Kelley, Republican. Connolly
is said to be creature of the ''Ring"
which really governs that city. OF the
Aldermen the Republicans have four and
the Democrats thirteen. In the Board of
Councilmenthere is Republican majori-
ty of one.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1866-12-20

At newspaper Office in Snyder, Aus
tralia, is tablet informing visitors that
the editor cannot be spoken to unless
paid for his time. Persons desiring an
audience are invited to buy ticket eff
admission at the door of the waiting room
- one hour costing ten shillings; hall
an hour, six shillinss; fifteen minutes
three shillings.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1866-12-20

The letter w should be in favor with
the male sex, from the fact tAt it is the
initial of words representing the things
and qualities in which men take the most
delight. For instance, it begins wealth,
wit, wisdom, war, wine and women, in-
cludiug wives, widows, and-in the Ian
guage of the waggish Weller-wirglns.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1866-12-20

A man who had won fat turkey at a
rattle, and whose pious wife was very ln-
quisitive about the method of obtaining
the poultry, satisfied her at last by the re-
mark that the Shakers" gave it TO him.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1866-12-20
TTNDERTAKING IN ALL ITS BRAN

~ CUPS.
Particular attention will be given TO this
branch of the subscribers business. He VIII
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
will not not be excelled either in city or
country. Prices nne-rhird less than is usual
ly charged, from 81 to 75 finished Collins al
ways on hand. Trimmings to suit the best
Hearse IN the country. Funerals attended
at one hours notice. J. II. MCCARTHY.
Nav IL, 1S66.-tf.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1866-12-20

A man that will not do well in his
present place because he longs to be high
err, is fit neither to be where he is nor yet
above il.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1866-12-20

"No man can do anything against his
WILL" said metaphysician to an Irish
man. :" BE jabers! | had brother"
said Pat, ~ that went to Botany Bay and
faith Iknow it was greatly against his will
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1866-12-20
JOB PRINTING,
=. ElDLNsES. .Ja:..
DR. a. REEVES JACKSON,
PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON.

Begs leave to announce that, in order to
prevent appointmenl, he will hereafter de-
vote THURSDAY and SATURDAY Y OF
each week exclusively 10 CONSULTATIONS
aud SURGICAL OPERATIONS at hls Office
Parties from distance who desire 10 con-
suit him, can do so, therefore. on those days.
Stroudsburg, Nav 81, l666.-tf
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1866-12-20
Furniture! Furniture
McCartvs New Furniture Store,

nREHER'S NEW BUILDING. two
- doors below the Post-office, Strouds-
burg, Pa. He is selling his Furniture 10
per cent. less than Easton or Washington
prices, to say nothing about freight or break
age. May II, 1S66.-tf.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1866-12-20

GOMMON CHAIRS of all kinds, Cane
- Flag and Wood Seats; Dining. Bar
Room and Office Chairs, with or without
Cushions, Rocking Chars of every descrip.
ton at McCARTY'S are-Roogns,
Msy IL, le66.-tf.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1866-12-20
WANT GOOD MELODEON.

TFYOU WANT A GOOD MELODEON,
1 from one of the best makers in the Uni
ted States, solid Rosewood Case, warranted
wears, call at McCARTY'S. he would es-
pecially 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
these who sell on commission. The reason
is he buys for cash and sells for the same,
with less thln one-half the usual per centage
tina, agenis want. J. H. MCCARTHY.
May II, IS66.-tf.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1866-12-20

IF YOU WANT A GOOD PARLOR
i Suit in Rose, Mahogany or Walnut,
MCCARTHY has it. May II, 1S66.-tf.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1866-12-20

DINING-ROOM FURNITURE in Wal
~ nut, Oak and White Ash, Extension
Tables. any size you wish, at MCCARTY'S
new Ware Rooms. May II, lS66.-tf.
The Conservative. (M'connelsville, Ohio) 1866-1871, 1866-09-14
DEMOCRATIC

/. Resolved, That the Democracy of Ohio will
adhere IN the present and in the future as in tho
past, with unfaltering fidelity and Grinness 10
the organization of the Democratic party, and
TO It's ancient and well settled principles as
enunciated by Thomas Jefferson, the great
Apostle Of American Democracy, and as &C.
knowledgsd and accepted by the party from the
foundation of-the Government; and especially
of equal taxation, and Of represcntion Of all the
States subject TO taxation.
2. Resoiued, That the one great question of
the day is immediate and unconditional restora-
tion OF alkell the States TO the exercise of their
rights within the Federal Union under tho Con-
stitutionj and that we will cordially and &C
lively support Andrew johnson, as President OF
the United States, in all necessary and proper
means to carry out his policy as directed 10
that end; and especially in securing immediate
representation in the Senate and House of Rep
resentativcs, to the eleven States from which
II 10 now unconstitutionally and arbitrarily
withheld, unless on the degrading condition Of
inferiority in the Union, and Of negro political
ang civil equality enforced by the Federal Gov
eminent.
g., Resoirsd, That for the purposes above et
forth, we will cordially cooperate in public
meetings, conventions and at the polls, with all
men, without reference 10 past party positions,
who honesty and by their professions, support
the President in his policy OF restoration as now
developed.
The Conservative. (M'connelsville, Ohio) 1866-1871, 1866-09-14
T.Iants, connection With a TrIck

Tho Herald in a long, prosy and by
no meant satisfactory article, as to
the points touched upon, in regard to
the part taken by 7. A. Plants on tho
proposition 10 increase the salary of
members Of Congress, &c, among other
things says:
"More than this be Cplants) is and
was opposed to the trick by which the
bill was passed"
1t is q fact then, admitted by the
Morgan Herald, that the Radical Con-
gross, of which T. A. Plants is a mem
Der, did resort to trickery to enable them
to pass a law to increase the pay of
members.
Then if il was a trick (the meaning Of
the word acheat, an imposition, fraud,O
to pass such law, what kind of a mem
Der of Congress is he who will turn
round after a law is passed through
"cheatery, imposition and fraud, and
take tho extra pay allowed by the law
thus passed ? II, A. Plants did that
very thing. He ~pocketed the $4,000
extra pay that got there by q trick.
1t is said in law that aperson receiv-
ing into his hands stolen property,
knowing it to be stolen, is equally
guilty with the thief. Is Mr., Plants
then, who received the extra pay, in a
better position morally than the mem
bers who, by n trick, passed the law?
We think that the apology and ex-
cuse for Plants will not be satisfactory
with honest men.
Plants says to his brother members,
you steal and l will hold. They arc
put forward to play the trick, and
Plants, within tho next twenty-four
hours after the trick is perpetrated,
steps up to the Office and takes the
money thus obtained by cheatcry and
fraud. You call that honesty, do you?
Try your hand again on honesty, and
on Nh, Plants connection with that
virtue.
The Conservative. (M'connelsville, Ohio) 1866-1871, 1866-09-14

as to the time and place and objects Of
q soldiers re-union2 If this had been
done, perhapsa majority of the soldiers
would not be willing to turn the meet
ing into a political pow-wow and a
negro-worshiping concern for the ben
eft and advantage o fparty.
Looking at it from this stand point,
with a manifest intention on the part
of the leaders, 10 make 10 an exclusive
party movement, we are satisfied that
it is nothing but a trick Of political
leaders TO make out of the demonstra-
ton all they can TO advance the cause
Of negro equality and bolster up a
sinking cause.
No soldier having an honorable dis
charge in his pocket, and possessing
self respect and is bravo to the Union,
the whole Union, and nothing but the
Union, and who intends hereafter to
vote as be fought, for "the Constitution
as it is and the Union as it was" and
will stand by the President in his pa
triotio efforts to restore the Union
under the Constitution, will lend him.
self or give countenance, aid or com
fort to any such movement.
The Conservative. (M'connelsville, Ohio) 1866-1871, 1866-09-14

would be sorry all de days OBJ dere
born life, for when de time comes dat
de darkcy dooz come up to de lection
wild de white mar to vote dey wood be
berry likely to member dar friends
and not forget dar fos."
This speech, which was like unto
many others, was received with great
demonstration of applause by the negro
worshipers, &c, and by the frequent
application of bottles to the noses of
those who, at present, were fernent the
misegenation, amalgamation and con
glomeration of the whites and blacks,
particularly In warm wether.
The address, advocating demand
ing negro suffrage through the immedi-
ate action of Congress, was adopted by
a vote Of Sc for, and IL against. This
action of this neGro-equality Copven-
ton binds and fastcns the Northern
Radicals to the car of the Gouthern
Radical negro suffrage party. We
hope to see nc more lodging on this
vital and important question. Come
up gentlemen, aud as the negro said
"face de moosick."
The Conservative. (M'connelsville, Ohio) 1866-1871, 1866-09-14
The Herald on the Rump Com
KrR4a.

A long, lame and impotent argument
is made in the last Morgan Herald to
excuse and palliate the action of the
Rump Congress in their extravagant
donations of the peoples money to pay
themselves.
The writer holds the few Democratic
members Of both branches of Congress,
who voted for the measure, alike re-
sponsiblo with the Radicals for the
passage ofthis p~lundering scheme. 1t
will not do to attempt to shift the re-
sponsibility of this obnoxious measure
upon Democrats, when the fact is
known that the Radicals have more
than t~wo-thirds Of both branches of
Congress. The majority party in
every legislative o deliberative assem-
bly, is always held responsible for the
measures adopted. If the measure is
bad, the majority must answer to their
constituents; if, on the other hand, the
measure is q good one, they receive all
the credit. If n bad measure is in
troduced the party havingthe majority
should prevent its becoming a law.
We do not hold the Rump Congress re-
spohsible for everything that went into
it, We onlyhold them answerable for
what came out of it. We cannot soc
upon what principles of right the mi
nority (and it a very small oneat that
can DO held apswerable before the peo-
pie for an obnoxious measure like that
Of taking extrr pay contrary 70 con.
The Conservative. (M'connelsville, Ohio) 1866-1871, 1866-09-14

tract prices. The Radical party in
Congress had the power in their own
hands, and could have prevented the
passage of the measure.
But, says the Herald, the passage Of
the law was a trick and that Mr.. P.
voted against it. According to the adj
mission of the Herald it was a trick for
a Radical Congress, where the Radi-
Gals had more than three members to
the Democrats one, to pass a law The
trick then, q fraud, q cheat, an lmposi-
tion, was played off by RAIDS against
RAIDS. Trick or no trick, it seems that
Plants seized his share of the stakes.
Such an excuse and apology, as is here
given by the Herald to cxtricate Plants
from his present dilemma, will not go
down well with honest men. 1t may
do with trickory politicians, but with
fair dealing men the excus is all bosh.
Try it again, and see if you cannot
work your way out of the mud and
miro you have got yourself into by
some other means than trying to make
a minority responsible for the acts Of
tho majority. Try it again, and see if
you cannot extricatc Plants from the
unonviable position of taking money
from the Treasury through the instru-
mentality of fraud, cheatery and impo-
sision.
Ifyou have anything o to say
about the tricks performed by your
Radical Congress we willpatiently hear
Won