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The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1866-03-22
Georgia..

The n. Y. Times informs us that the Hon.
James Johnson, late Provisional Governor of
Georgia, who is now in Washington, says
that the condition of affairs in that State is
very tar from being as satisfactory as when
the CIVIL government was first restored. He
speaks OF the Freedmen's Bureau as an abb
solute necessity, both for the Union men and
the blacks, and that it is very important that
more troops be sent into the State at once.
Virginia.
The Rev. DR.. Bacon, ofNew Haven testi
fies that Gen. Terry told him recently that
II his troops were materially Teduced be
should be obliged to remove his Headquarters
from Richmond to Fortress Monroe. Ia
other words. a Maiafs General of the United
r6ond without All army TO back him. Yet
there are some men in Congress who think
Virginia ought to be instantly admitted into
Congress. As Gen. Terry is on the spot, it
strikes US that he is likely 10 be Judge of
the matter.
Alabama.
The Government, being unable to find
loyal man IN Alabama to carry the mail
over the Mobile and Mississippi route, has
engaged Philadelphian for the purpose.
TeTaS
From this State we have an encoura ginr
item. The State Convention, now in ses-
sion, seems disposed to accede to the condi-
tions of reconstruction prescribed by Presi-
dent johnson. That body has just added
new article 10 their State constitution, abol-
ishing slavery, protecting the blacks in their
rights Of property, and allowing them TO tes-
tity in the courts, by a vote of SO against
26.
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70 Remove Stumns.

A correspondent of the Raral Register
says Mr.. John Barnes, OF Baltimore, re-
moved troublesome stump from near
his house in the following manner: Last
fall, with an inch auger, he bored hole
in the centre of the stump ten inches
deep, and into it put about half pound
of oil of vitriol, and corked the hole up
tight This spring, the whole stump and
roots, extending through all their rami
fcatlons, were so rotten that they were
easily eradicated."
II true, the above would be cheap
method of removing stumps. The sulp,
huric acid can he bought for about five
cents per pound.
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Great Shooting.

The Savannah Herald tells the follow
ing story about some very sharp shooting
which was done by an old acquaintance
Of ours
"Capt. Travis, of the Pistol Gallery,
states that one of the most remarkable
feats in pistol shooting that has come un-
der his observation in his peregrinatious
through the South since the close of the
war, was achieved at his gallery last week
by Mr.. Samuel K. Head, an attachc OF
the Savannah Herald Mr.. Head first
shot ten shots at the target at deliberate
aim, ringing the bell seven times out of
the ten. He then placed bottle on the
floor, at distance of twelve PAGES, setting
a cork on the mouth of the bottle and a
bullet on the top of the cork. He was to
hit the cork without breaking the bottle.
and drop the bullet into the bottle Mr..
Head dropped the bullet into the bottle
five times out of the ten trials, and did
not break the bottle Mr.. Head is one
of Capt Travis pupils, having taken
lessons from him fifteen years ago, and
the Captain is justly proud of his perfOr,
nance.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1866-03-22
Great Salt Discovery.

A mountain of salt has been discover
ed on an Island in St. Mary's parish,
Louisiana. 1t was discovered in 1868,
aud was worked by the Coniederates for
three months prior to the occupation by
our troops, and it is estimated that, with
rude machinery, they took out in that
short time 20,000,000 pounds. The
quality of the article is very superior, be-
ing 99-l00ths pure salt. The deposit
seems to be inexhaustiblc
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1866-03-22

4 bashful and rather green young fel-
low Of our acquaintance invited young
lady to attend a ball with him one night
last summer The invitation was accept
ed, and the couple appeared at the bail.
After dancing for some time, "greeny"
saw his partner sitting in one corner Of
the room all alone. Now was his chance
So he walked up to where the LADY was
sitting, and sat down beside her. Al
well so far; but the bashful fellow was
at loss for something to say. He fdse-
ted about considerable, and was sweating
profusely. Finally, taking hold Of his
wilted collar, he commenced the CONVEX
sation thus dts powerful warm in
this room-ny shirts 1eet, amt yours ~
His partner blushed, said nothing, but
took his arm for the next dance
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Saddle and Harness
Mandatory.

The undersigned respectfully informs
the citizens Of Stroudsburg, and surroun-
ding country, that he has commenced the
above business in Fowler's building, on
Elizabeth street, and is fully prepared to
furnish any article in his line of business,
at short notice. On hand at all times, a
large stock Of
Harness, Whips, Trunks, ToliceS, Car
pet Bags, Horse Blankets, Bells,
ySEqtes, oil Cloths, dc.
Carriage Trimming promptly attended
TO. JOHN o. SAYLOR.
Stroudsburg, Dec. IA, 1863
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Ten years, ago says Louisiana writer,
a young mulatto ran away from the plan
tation of Mr.. Charles Ambrose, sugar
Lord at Bayou Fourche, La, stealing
himseIf-a piece Of property worth a
thousand dollars Ia the North he
amassed fourtunc of quarter of mil
lion. \ few days ago he went back to
his old home, travelling in open day
light, with as little fear of bloodhounds
and fugitive slave laws as if he were a
white man, found his aged father and
mother among the freed folks, and settle
ed them comfortably, aud presented cot
tagc and a piece of land to his widowed
mistress, whose family had been beg
CARED by the war.
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Literary Production.

4 young lady in Titusville, Pa, whose
"paP' has struck ile," and is now num-
bered among the sudden rich, indited
the following billy dux" to one of her
acquaintances
dear saRy minuttial heze cum HON /
Ikusst athows And dolersinu yauki Won
tutueum an ciet 2ice mic Ern belly sTtev-
ins dukeum
saffrony
After careful analysis we have deci-
ded that this remarkable effort was inten-
ded to convey the following important in-
telligence and request:
Dear Sarah-My new shawl has come
home it cost thousand dollars in New
York. | want you to come and see it
It's twice nicer than Bella Stevens Do
come. SoPHRONIA.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1866-03-22

A Miss Stebbins, of Chicksaw County,
Iowa. has received an appointment as
Notary Public for that county. She is
the first female ever having such com
mission, and is represented as eminently
cometent.
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Married, at Pcek's Land, Fairfield
county, Conn, by Rev. John Peek, Mr..
Jared Peck and Miss Julia Peek, daugh
ter of William Peck, Esq.
Kind heaven, permit no cares to vex,
Nor troubles more than usual;
And bless the nuptial couch with Pseks
Enough TO make bushcb.
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Condition of the South.

We have tried very hard to persuade our
selves that the people of the South were
earnestly endeavoring to adopt themselves
to the new order ofthings which was brought
about by the collapse of the rebellion
but when information like The following,
which comes from authentic sources, is daily
received, we are compelled to doubt wheth-
er any Of the ex-rebel States are in a fit con-
dition to manage their own affairs, much
less to send representatives TO Congress to
help manage the affairs of the nation.
Our first quotation is a paragraph descri-
bing the state of things in a large and i'm
portant section of the State of
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1866-03-22
For The Jcfersonian.
Mr.. WHACKHAMMER'S LECTURES.
NO. XIII.
AD0RN YOUR HORNES.

Live you in the road or barn-yard;
BY pig-stie or stable!
For convenience to the public,
Live you with no fence between you -
So that they can gap upon you,
And that you can stare an answer
Is it thus you'd gain III" |''ie'
Title of a :. n.,r'fc man."
q. nave you withdrawn, in wisdom,
Just step from bold intrusion;
Placed guard 'twixt you and public;
Shown domestic joys are private
That q home has its surroundings,
And that they are yours to nourish,
Yours for honor and protection!
Have you made your home as pleasant,
The surrounding and the centre,
As an earthly home should be!
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1v buvinT Of CHARLES B. hbl-Lth,
the following named superior articles cheap
fur Cash. have the finest assortment OF
Rco1s ana shoes,
f,r NEx. WomEs and CHILDREN wear that
has ever been offered in town, consisting ct
Mens, Bays, oad CAil9rens Boo's,
IIomra's GJoce hid Io1isk Bats.
p;,srs' do G0 10 do
CgWrea's 10 do @o d0
lyome,ls .Toroco Polish 90
Misses do do @e
CliGrea'S zig do 90
1hese are a new and beautiful style oi
1.5;os R,4tg Of the finest quality, and just
1n;sa5 ,-,,J CO. coId weather Also, fine assort-
t,s'-rl a11. - Coy,ov SHoEs, for Women, Misses
and chi dseu. c. ona
Also, a splendid assortme2t OF OCmS anu
SANDALS for Men. Women and GhiIdten.
have also q 6ne assortment OF
Linen and Woolen Shirts,
Of a superior quality, together with STooE-
INcs. NEcK-TIEs, COLLARS, &c.
Also quantity Of the best quality Of
Heavy and Light SOLE-LEATHER; to-
gether with lot Of the best MEMS and
FRENcH Morocco Also, Lining, Bindings,
Lasts. Boot-Trees Of all sizes, Thread, Wax,
Nails. Pincers, Punches. Eyelet-set and Eye
let's, Peg Cutters and Shoemakers Ink, &C,
&c. Store opposite Marsh's Hotel.
CHARLES B. KELLER.
Stroudsburg, Nov. 30, 1865.
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Louisiana.

A letter just received in Washington
from an officer stationed near Shreveport,
Louisiana, says that the reign Of terror is
fully organized there, and that outrages of
all kinds are of daily occurrence. Squads
Of soldiers are constantly securing the coun-
try in search Of the thieves and murderers,
and are frequently attacked by armed bands
of returned rebels, and forced to beat u has
ty retreat The State militia make it a spe-
cial duty to shoot and outrage the freedmen,
and their only efficiency is III this particular.
He says that hatred towards the Government
is the ruling passion of the mass of the peo-
pie, and while there are few good loyal
men, they are entirely powerless in the
hands of the rebels Treason is outspoken
and defiant, and in case Of war with the
French in Mexico, they would join Maximil-
lan's standard en masse. Very few sales of
plantations are being made, as Nor hern
men dare not take up their abode among the
native population, and it would be impossible
for Yankee to live there.
Mississippi
The Cincinnati Commercial has a letter
from correspondent travelling through Mis-
sissipp who states that the barbarous va
grant law recently passed by the rebel State
Legislature is rigidly enforced, and under
its provisions the freed slaves are rapidly
being re-enslaved. No negro is allowed to
buy, rent or lease any real estate; all mi
nors of any value are taken from their pa.
rents and bound out to planters, and every
freedman who does not contract for years
labor is taken up as vagrant. The officers
r.i,o nafta
cessble. and the freedmen are kept back,
by the distance, from complaining. Finally,
as the writer estimates, it would take an ar
my of 10000 men to compel the planters to
do Justice to the freedmen.
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EFap8rtant 10 Every body.

EEssEsJE Ssszzt eV EVE "V~'
The subscribers would inform the public
very respectful ly, that they are carrying on
the
x@y Bo0s q &hoe E2s.sEness
~ at their old stand, one door above the
Express Office, on Elizabeth St. Strouds-
burg. Pa. where they VII be happy TO
wait on their cid customers, and as many
new ones as can make 1t convenient TO cali.
They have on hand good arrortment OF
BOOTS & SHOES,
for me1. women, misses and childrcns' wear,
Gum over Shoes and Sandals for men, youth
and misses. A general assortment Of Lasts
and Boot-Trees. shoe Thread, Wax, Heel
Nails, Pincers. Punches. Eycietts and Eye
lett Sets. Pegs aud Peg-Cutters, Shoe Ham
mers. Crimping Boards and Screws, also, H.
ming and binding skins. good article Of
Tampico Boot Morocco, French Morocco and
French Calfskins. Lasting and all kinds OF
Shoemaker tools, Ink Powder and Shoe
Backing. and Frank NiIler's waterproof
oil backing. All Of which they offer for
sale at small advance upon cost. Give Us 4
call. no charges for showing goods
2. S-Boo,s and Shoes made 10 order and
warranted.
CHARLES WATERS & SON.
StTouishurg, Jan. i, 1866.
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CONSTITUTION WATER.

The astonishing success which has aiten-
ded this invaluable medicine proves it 10 be
the most perfect remedy ever discorored;--
No language can convey an eSequate ldea
of the immediate and almost miraculous
change which it occasions TO the debilitated
and shattered system. In fact, it stands un-
rivalled as a remedy for the permanent cure
of DIABETES. INPoTENCY, LOSS OF MUSCULAR
ENERGY, PHYSICAL PRoSTRATIoN, INDIGEs-
TIoN. NoN-RETENTION, or ISCoNTINENcE OF
URINE. IRRITATION, INFLAMATIoN or ULCER
ALTON OF THE BLADDER AND KIDNEYS, DIS
EASES OF THE PHOSPHATE GLAND, STONE IN
THE BLADDER, CALCULUS. GRAVEL, or BRICK
DUST DEPOSIT. and all Diseases or Affections
Of the Bladder and Kidneys, and DTopsical
Swellings existing in Men, Women, or Chill
dreu
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Fer these Diseases Peculiar TO
FetnaGcs, eon.siGGseiou Wa
ter IL ;s Sovereign E&cEss.

These Irregularities are the cause Of tre-
qucnrly recurring disease, and through ne
rlect the seeds Of more grave and danger
Gus maladiss are the result: and as month
after month passes without an effort being
made to assist nature. the difficulty becomes
chronic. the patient gradually loses her aP-
petite. the bowels are conztipated, night
swcats come on, and consumption finally
ends her career.
For sale by ali Druggists. Price, 81.
w. Il. GREGG & Co. proprietors.
MORGAN &.-ALLEN,
General Agents, No, 46 Cliff street, n. I.
February J, l-C6.-6m.
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Save ECur Honey +!

1v buving Of CHARLES B. KELLER,
the following named superior articles cheap
for Cash. have the finest assortment OF
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The subscribers would inform the public
very respectful ly, that they are carrying or
tho
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-09-18
BE PUNCTUAL.

The observance of this brief injunction has
made the fortune of many man, and, what is
better than fortune, it has made reputation
which is inestimable in the business world
Every mechanic, every merchant, and every
professional man who is of any note whatever
in his calling, is aware of the great importance
of punctuality in meeting all their engagements,
whether they be for profit, pleasure or charity.
But there are many people, regular attend
ants at church, who seem to believe that it is Of
little importance if they enter the holy place
fifteen or twenty minutes after the services have
commenced. "What difference does il maker
Do they not own pew, aud who dare sit there
In unless invited? People only 60 to church
any way to see the fashions and be fashionable.
What do they care?" Nevertheless, there are
those who seek the Lords house on His holy
day for the purpose of thanksgiving and prayer.
So remember, tardy ones, that your want Of
punctuality seriously interteres with their devo.
tlons. .-.
Again Some fellow being has been called
from time to eternty-friends have been iavi-
ted to attend tho funeral obsequies-the lady
friends are slow in dressing--the assemblage in
the house of mourning is awaiting the coming
of these tardy ''friends of the famly"-bye and
bye they come, and from their gaudy attire one
might suppose that they had mistaken the inW-
taton to a funeral for that of wedding. We
know that it must be great sacrifice for young
lady to don an unbecoming dress; but then, if
she would only reflect for moment upon the
fitness of things, she would see the impropriety
OF arrayng herself in brilliant colors, and radi-
ent with sparkling jewels, rush into the presence
of death at an hour when bereaved friends are
only waiting her coming that they may begin
the last sad services over the lost, ere they bury
their dead from their sight. ~
Be punctual, then, fair friends, and while
punctual, be prudent. Eater not the house of
mourning wreathed with smiles and gala day
attire, but let both body and mind be clothed
with thoughts and habiliments that become the
occasion ~+.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-09-18
Equity Sale of Land.

In obedience to decree of the Court of Equity,
made at Spring Term, 1866, of Mecklenburg Court
of Equity, propose to sell to the highest bidder
executing bond with security, credit of one
and two years, with interest from date, One Hun
dred and Seventy Acres of LAND, situated in said
county Sugar Greek Church, adjoining the
lands of the hiers of the late DR. Thomas Caldwell
D. Parks, r. l.. Alexander and others, for partition
among the hiers at law of the late Robert Montgom-
cry, deceased. Sale will take place at the Public
Square in Charlotte the second Monday in Octo-
Der proximo-one hundred dollars cash in advance
to pay costs.
A. G. WILLIAMSON, G. NJ E.
P. S.-The sale of the Thompson Land, lately
postponed, will take place on the day.
Aug g. 1866 A. G.. W.
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FIFTEENTH VoLUME---NUMBER 7s5.

prodigals out into the darkness and the storm,
slammed the door violently, locked it wrathfully
and flung away the key.
"We've had all dis drubble fur nuddins,"
growled Mynher. 'The boys have been afther
coming home to the house Of stranger" said
Patrick. sand that's no Irish Bull" replied
the veritable Bull himself, "but these family
rows psy WE'LL" jingling heavy purse as he
spoke
"This Jaco Ben conduct has ruined u.s."
shouted Mick ard Swineton.
81 did not know that Messieurs were pun
sters," said polite Monsieur.
"It is the truth and no pun" replied they. .
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-09-18
SIGNATURE OF THE CROSS.

The signature of the Gross is confined in our
day to those unable to write their own names,
and it is inferred, very naturally, that when il
was almost universal centuries ago, it indicated
a deplorable ignorance among all classes of pee
pie. But an exchange takes exception to this
opinion, and says: "How many of those who
daily see X appended to document Of those
who are unable to write ever take the trouble to
discover it's Specification The mark that per-
sons unable to write are required to make 10,
stead of their signature is the sign of the cross
and this practice, having formerly been followed
by kings and mobiles, is constantly referred TO %
an instance of the deplorable ignorance of an
cient times. This signature is not, however, in-
variable proof of such ignorance anciently. The
use Of this mark was not co6fned to illiterats
persons, for among the Saxons the mark of the
cross, an attestation of the good faith of the
person signing, was required to be attached to
the signature of those who could write, as we'll
as to stand in the place of the signature of those
who could not write,
"In those times, if a man could write, or even
read, his knowledge was considered proof posi-
tive or presumptive that be was in holy orders.
The word 'clericus,' or clerk, was synonymous
with penman; and the laity or people, who were
not clerks, did not feel any necessity for the use
of letters" The ancient use of the cross was,
therefore, universal, aliks by those who could
and by those who could not write; it was, in.
deed, the symbol of an oath from its holy ssso-
citation, and generally its mark. On this %.
count Mr. Cbas. knight, in his notes to the Pic.
torial Shakespeare, explains the expression qf
"God save the mark, as form of ejaculation
approaching the character of an oath.
This phrase occurs three or four times in the
plays of Shakespeare; but hitherto it has been
left by the commentators in its original obscu-
rity. With these associations clustering around
it, the sign of the cross should not be made
subject for ridicule, but rather be treated 40
having important meaning when appended to
document, being at once signature and afirmar
tion to the truth Of what is there written.
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The Radicals are foaming at the mouth all
over the country. The Presidents tour, the
Syracuse Convention, the Bogus Southern Con-
vention occurring at the same time, aud so close
ly upon the heels of the great demonstration at
the Philadelphia Convention, have let loose
their wrath in unmeasured torrents.
'The administration is the government" but
Horace Greeley at Syracuse calls the party con-
sisting of the President of the United States,
bis chief cabinet officer, the General of our ar
mics, Grant, the admiral of our fleets, Farragut,
and the foremost in the country who
companied them-Horace Greeley calls this
party "menagerie" Senator Chandler, at
Philadelphia, declares that Andrew johnson
-"has right to policy than horse has
that he is traitor, and we will iDpeaeh him"
that he is 'nerely tool in the hands of re-
bels"-that his Secretary OF State is to-day at
heart a traitor to the government OF the Unlted
States" Governor and United States Senator
Yates, of Illinois, at Philadelphia, threatens
civil war, and promises 500 900 troops from his
State to battle against tue administration,
which, be it again observed, we have been taught
to believe the Government. The same per-
son declares that Montgomery Blair, one of MI
Lincolu's most trusted advisers in "the govern
ment," was 'more edious and deserving of the
halter than Jefferson Davis. The reverend
and ribald Brownlow outdoes them all in this
ferocity aud violence. The people of the United
States who have taxes to pay, children to rear
aud educate, and bread and butter to earn, must
Judge for themselves whether their government
would be safe in the hands of these violent,
kless, bad men-N y Horld