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The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1867-11-21

The Dubuque Times, in review o! the
late Waterloo campaign, has the follow
ing:
"In the West we do those things diff
fereutly, and we can point our Eastern
brethren to Iowa as bright example, and
one that will do them good to copy after.
Here instead of running behind, we gave
larger majority for Col Merrill, the Re-
publican candidate for Governor, than
was ever before given to any man for that
office. Large meetings and stirring ad
dresses are all very well in their place ;
but one quiet, persevering man, working
prudentiy among his neishbors, will ac-
complish more toward fixing the minds
of men than would one half of the popu-
lar speakers of the nation. The fact is,
is not among the noisy demonstrations oi
public gatherings and set speeches that
mems minds are most susceptible to the
force of reason but on the contrary, most
persons are either drawn to such place,
by previously formed opinions, or 60 with
prejudices which ward off the effect o.
anytruth they may hear. One trouble
with the Republicans, as already suggest
ed, is that they have depended too much
upon demonstration and oratory,'a and toe
| little upon work"
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1867-11-21
Coal Oil for Rheumatism.

| wish to inquire if your readers are
aware what valuable remendy the COM
mon coal oil is in rheumatic cases |
have been using considerable of it lately,
and have found almost immediate relief
from it. 1t is surprising how supple and
free from pain it will render some of our
old stiff backs, suffering from all sorts OF
''cricks," and the weight of divers scores
of years. So very valuable remedy De
serves to be more generally known, as its
cheapness and abundance renders it gen
orally accessible. Care should be exer-
cised in using at night before lamp or fire
light, as it sometimes explodes.- Co.
Gent
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LectureSi

We would again call the attention oil
our readers to the lectures on the Far
West" about to delivered by j. l.. Ring
walt, Esq, of Philadelphia, il The Pres.
byterian Church of this place, on the
evenings of the Sd Il 4th of December.-
Proceeds to be applied to the compile
tion of the new Presbyterian Church Of
this place.
The lectures will amply repay the fees
OF all who will give them their attention
The lecturer is efficient and popular in a
high degree. We hope to see the church
we'll filed, as it ought to be.
The following is from Godcy's Lady
Book for December: :
We gladly direct the attention of the
readers OF the LADY's Book to Mr.. Ring
walt, admirable portrayal of the scenery
aud characteristic life of the Rock y
Mountain. and the Plains He show,
Indians, buffalo, and wolves, for the al
venturous; mines, and the methods o
mining, for the treasure seeker; geogra
ply, local and physical, for the savau
aud the famous beauty of the Yosemite
the mystery of the canon, aud the grand
eur of the mountain pass, for the love-
of the picturesque. From his own expe
rience in those regions, Mr.. Ringwal
has gathered fund Of laughter -provos
ing anecdote, which lightens his lecture
with all the interest Of personal adven
ture, while giving it the authenticity o
individual experience. La Philadelphia
men, women, and children have been at
tracted by the varied character of tn,
information aud entertainment, and VT
trust that our friends at a distance ma,
also have the opportunity of enjoyin!
| this condensation of the experience of
journey to that far west,' which the Pa
ci6c Railroad will soon open to the tou
rist."
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DR.. SHENCK'S PUIN0NIC SYRUP.

This great medicine cured DR.. J. H..
SCHEYCK the Proprietor, of Pulmonary Con-
sumption, when it had assumed lis most FORM
liable aspect, and when speedy death ap-.
peared 10 be inevitable. His phys clans pro-
nounced his case incurable, when he CON-
menced the use OF this simple but powerful
remedy. His health was restored m a very
short time, and no return of the disease has
been apprehended for all the symptoms
quickly disappeared, and his present weight
is more than two hundred pounds.
Since his recovery, he has devoted his at
tention exclusively TO the cure of Consump-
ton, and the diseases which are usually
complicated with it, and the cures effected
by his medicines have been very numerous
and truly wonderful DIR. SCHEYCK makes
professional visits to several of the larger
cities weekly, where he hasa large c0ncourse
of patterns, and it is truly astonishing to sec
poor 'consumptives that have to be lifted ont
of their carriages, and in 4 few months
healthy, robust persons DR.. SCHENCK'S
.PULMONlC SYRUP, SEAWEED TON
&c, and MANDRAKE PILLS are general
ly all required in curing Consumption. Full
directions accompin ny each. So that any one
can take them without seeing DR.. SCHENCK,
but when it is convenient it IS best to see
him. He gives advice free. but for a thor
ough examination with his Respirometer his
fee is three dollars.
Please observe, when purchasing, that the
two hkenesses of the Doc'or-o.:e when in
the last stage of Consumption, and the other
as he now is, in pecfect health-arc on the
Government stamp.
Sold by all Druggists and Dealers Price
$50 per bottle, OF 81 30 the half DOZEN
Letters O. advice should always be directed
to DR.. Schenck's Principal Office, No. Is
North 9Th Street, Philadelphia, Pa
General Wholesale Agents: Demas Barnes
& Co, n. Y; s S. Hance Balrimore. Md.
John ID. Park, Cincinnati. Ohio; Walker &
Taylor, Chicago, ILL.,; Collins Bros, St.
Louis, Mo. Sd W. ca. mo. l VT.
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A Negro with a Bullet-ProOf Skull.

The Nashville (Tenn.) Banner of the
3d instant, contains the following:
Caleb Jones, colored, beat his wife so
severely about 10 o'clock last night that
she tainted When Officer Clarke went
to arrest him he ran away paying no at
tention whatever to the officers frequent
orders to halt. The policeman finally
fred shot over his head, but he kept on
at a rapid pace. The pistol was again
brought into requistition, and this time
with effect, the ball lodging in Jones
head and ranging around the skull to the
right ear, but was soon on his feet again.
He was taken to the Station house, where
the ball was extracted. 1t was found
that. although his skull was not injured
the bullet was mashed almost perfectly
fat.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1867-11-21

ssA II. S. Wagner, of this place, and
Theodore Taylor, of Stroud township, re-
ceived on Tuesday last, $50 barrels of
Apples and Potatoes from Michigan. -
They are the finest we have seen this
season.
OF Apples they have - Greetings.
Northern Spy, Seek no further, Russets,
.Spitzenburg and Red Streak.
OF Potatoes = the Peach Blows and
Flukes
Heads Of families should not fail to get
a supply. Ex-Sheriff Marsh tried the
potatoes and SO well pleased was he, that
he at once bought ten barrels. Messrs.
w. 4 I. merit and should receive a
liberal share of public patronage.
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Accident.

The mother Of Alexander Raubenold
now In town visiting her son, narrowly
escaped with her life on Friday last. =
They were boiling soap in the back yard,
and while standing near the fire her dress
was ignited, and all her clothing outside
of hef hoops was burnt off her person be.
fore the fire was extinguished. She
manifested an unusual amount of pres
enee of mind during the burning, and
jumped into hogshead containing or
SIinches of water and splashed the wa.
ter over her with her hands, when Charles
keiser came with basin aud threw wa.
ter over her aad soon extinguished the
hre. We lesre that her arms were pretty
badly bGFaed. Miss Lydia Shafer, who
was IN the yard at the time, had her
hands badly burned in endeavoripo to
tear from the old lady hes burning
clothes.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1867-11-21

u.s. An Anniversary at the M. f.
Church, near James Places, in Middle
Smith6eld, was held on Thursday even
ing last. The entertainment consisted OF
Tableaux, Speaking and Music, the lat
ter under the supervision Of j. y. Glenn
ents, of this place, whose efficiency in the
dnusic line is becoming notorious, and we
trust meritoriously so. The audience
was so well pleased with the first nights
performances that they requested and pre-
vailed upon the performers to repeat their
entertainment on Friday evening last -
Taken altogether we are glad to learn
that the anniversary may be set down as
quite 4 success.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1867-11-21

There is flowing we'll at Glasgow
Kentucky, which has already produced
several thousand barrels of crude petro.
leum, which is now being used in that
vicinity.
Deaths from base ball average one per
mouth.
Grant clubs are forming throughout
Kansas.
Gen. Meade declines being the Demo
cratic candidate for the Presidency.
There are twelve thousand blind peo-
pie in the United States.
The Pacific Railroad has been complet-
ed 5l9 miles west of Omaha.
In Randolph township, Crawford coun-
ty, Pa, three pair of twins were, born in
one night last week.
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County Institute.

In pursuance OF the second section of
the Act approved April 0, 1867, l here
10y call upon and invite the teachers OF
the Common Schools, and other iustitu-
tions of learning, to assemble themselves
at the Court House in Stroudsburg, on
Tuesday, December 10th, at 10 o'clock,
A. NJ, and organize Teachers Institute
to be devoted to the improvement Of
teachers in the science and art Of education,
to continue in session five days Non
attendance, in all cases. will be taken to
be such total want of interest in the
profession of teaching as to justify the
Withholding of certificates from teachers
SO absenting themselves. The law above
mentioned, leaves no room for discretion
the institute must be held, and teach
ers must attend them. The services OF
some of the best teachers in the State
have been procured and they will be present
without fail. Teachers, come up to the
work. Those that feel unable to work
come and listen. l invoke the aid of ev-
cry enlightened interest in the County
- especially the pulpit and the press, to
assist me in bringing out all our teachers,
and [ will be responsible for the failure
Of the institute.
i r. STogN Co Sunt
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Oysters !

4 Committee of young men who have
formed themselves into en- organization
to raise money to build the Spirc on the
new Presbyterian Church, design giving
an Oyster Supper on tomorrow evening,
22d inst, IN the Engine House. All who
desire good oysters, and at the same time
patronize a laudable cause and get their
moneys worth back again, should not
fail to embrace this opportunity to do so.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1867-11-21

S There has been quite a change
made recently in the official management
of the d. i. & w Railroad caused by
the resignation of Mr.. j. Brisbin and a
number of the subordinates under him.
Samuel Sloan, late President of the
Hudson River Road, has been appointed
President.
j. n. TOucey, General Superintend-
ent.
Charles D. Mills, Superintendent OF
Car Shops and the purchase of lumber
Walter Dawson, Master Machinist.
They are all pronounced capable and
energetic men.
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BANK DIRECTORS.

HG At an election for Directors ol
the Stroudsburg Bank, held at their
Banking house on Monday last, the fol
lowing named gentlemen were duly elec-
ted: -
Samuel S Dreher,
,Gerge Nyee,
Dr p. NJ Bush,
Michael Ransberry,
r. S. Staples,
Wm. Wallace,
iStogdell Stokes,
Gershom Hull,
Jonathan Fetherman,
}. d. Labar,
John Butz,
Thos. W. Rhodes,
James Bell, Jr
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HORRIBLE AcCspENT.

A man some time since was repairing a
gas leak, corner of 2Sth Street and 9th Av-
enue, New York He went into the exca-
vaiion and thep lit match. An explosion
of the gas took place and he man was much
burned. DIR. Tobias Venetian Liniment
was applied freely, and in three days The
man was about his business in the Manhat-
tan Gas Works as we'll as ever. His name
is Samuel F. Waters This is one of the
wonderful cures made by DIR. Tobias cele-
hrated Venetian Linlment: it is not only
good for burns, bot for Old Sores. Bruises,
Chroaic Rhue mati>m, Sore Throats, Cuts,
Insect Stings, Pains in the Limbs, Chest and
Back: also internally, for Collie, Cramps,
DiarrhGa, Dysentery and Group. 1t Is per-
fectly innocent TO take internally, and Is
the best family medicine in the world, Or
ders are received from all over Europe for II.
The most celebrated Physicians recommend
TIT never falls. DR. Tobias puts up every.
drop himself Sold by all Druggists at %
cents and 81 per bottle, Depot 56 Cort-
landt Street, n. Y. oct. 3I.-lm.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1867-11-21

The Democrats Of New Hampshire
held State Convention recently and
placed in nomination candidates for Gov.
ernor and others Offices. Their resolu-
tions were Of course thoroughly "Demo
cratic, in the present sense of the word
but they refused to put forth a single
word in endorsement of the President
who has helped them to gain their re
cent victories. Mr. johnson is said to be
mortified and disappointed at this treat
ment. Not single Democratic Conven-
ton has endorsed him by name; and
though he occupies the highest political
station in the country he has never been
able to secure the approval or respect Of
any organized party. o
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1867-11-21
Mexico.

Jaurez has been chosen President of
the Mexican Republic by very large
majority. \ Commissioner has been de-
spatched to Washington to endeaver to
negotiate loan of Sl2,000,000, Santa
Anna has been liberated and arrived at
Havana, where he proposes to settle down
to agricultural pursuit. The terms of his
sentence compel him to remain away
from Mexico for eight years.
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Story nfa. Wanderer.

A very singular character in the per
son of an old man, about 20 years Of age, ),
passed through our county last week.
lie was rather clerical looking in appear
ance, but very poorly dressed. Here
presented himself as coming from Vir
rinia. He stated that previous to the
war he kept large seminary there, and
that his father had been an Epis
copal minister in that State, Dur
ing the war two of his sons were taken
as conscripts and put in the rebel army,
and were killed in the battle of the Wild
erncss. After this the rebels came upon
him and tied him for the purpose OF rob
bing hi. house. In his attempts at resist
ance they threw him upon the floor, when
one raised his foot and struck him with
his heel in his eye, destroying his sight.
\ daughter coming to his assistance was
shot dead, and fell weltcring in her blood
upon the floor. They then went up stairs
took all his money, amounting to 5000,
and fired the house. After they left the
old man succeeded in making his escape
with a blind son and the body of his daug
ter. He said that he is travelling to q
son OF his who is now an Episcopal min
lister in the State of New York. He
stopped at Point Pleasant on Saturday
obtained some change, aud, it is suppos
ed, became somewhat under the inilunce
of liquor. Whether his history concern.
| ing himself is trne or not, remains mys
terry, but he is apparently a well educat
ed man, and, in all probability, may be
one of the many wrecks of the result o.
the rebellion His blind son, is in au
asylum in philadelphia. He has yet one
daughter, he says, in the south, the moth
er of six children, whose husband was an
officer in the rebel army, and was killed
in the war. She is left in the most des
titute circumstances, and cannot get away
BUCKS County Ateliigencer.
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Important Letter.
j. B. STORM, Co. Supt.

The following letter has come into our
hands, and we publish it for the informa-
tion of those who doubt the purity Of
SPeer's Wine.
This is to certify that Mr. Alfred Speer
is resident Of this village, and, to my
personal knowledge, has devoted mum
Der of years to the manufacture of pure
and valuable wines He has a large
vineyard in view of ny residence, and
has been for some time engaged in cult.
vatiug the Port Grape. The Port Grape
Wine cannot be exeelled by any Ameri-
can wine. 1t is bottled by Mr.. Speer
every season in large quantities, but not
disposed of until it attains the age of four
years.
Passaic, Oct. goth, 1865.
ID. B. SICKLES,
Central National Bank, New York.
Some of our druggists have this wine
direct from the vineyard.
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Eat Heartily.

There are hundreds of people who do
not dare to eat hearty meal of victuals
for fear of the distressing effects that fol-
low. Goes Dyspepsia Cure will stop it
instantaneously. 1t has cured more cases
OF Dyspepsia than all other remedies
combined. Take it freely and you will
be satisfied of its merits.
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TO CONSUMPTEvES.

The REV. EDWARD A. WILSON viii
send Gree of Charge to all who desire it,
the prescription with the directions for ma X
ing and using the simple remedy by which
he was cured of a lung affection and that
dread disease Consumption. His only object
is to benefit the afflicted and he hopes that
every sufferer will try this prescription, as
it will cost them nothing, md may prove a
blessing. Please address
REV. EDWARD A. WILSON,
No I65 S. Second St, Williamsburgh, n. Y.
May l6, lS6I-lyr.
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ERRORS OF YOUgR.

a Gentleman who suffered for years frofp
Nervous Debility, Premature Decay, and ala
the effects of youthful indiscTction, will, for
the sake OF suffering humanity, send free TO
all who need it, the recipe and directions
for making the simple remedy by which he
was cured Sufferers wishing to profit by
the advertisers experience, can do so by ad-
dressing, in perfect confidence,
JOHN B. OGDEN,
40 Cedar Street, New York.
May l6, lS67.-lyr.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1867-11-21

Judge Cadwalader last week decided
IN case of Bankruptcy that the Bank
rupt is entitled to an exemption of $500 j,
and that the assignee may set it apart,
$500 under the act of Congress and $500
under the laws of Pennsylvania The
case was from Montgomery county, upon
point certified by George f. Corson,
Esq, Register in Bankruptcy, for that
district.
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May Is, IS67.-lyr.

HELMBOLD'S EXTRACT BUCHU,
gives health and vigos TO the frame and
bloom TO the pallid cheek. Debility is &C
companied by many alarming symptoms. and
if no treatment is submitted to, consumption,
insanity or epileplIe fits rnsue.
Feb 2S, 1867.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1867-11-21

na- Within the whole range of tonic
and Alternative medicines known, none is
entitled to more consideration than the
Peruvian Syrup, In all eases of enfes
oled and debilitated constitution it is the
very remedy needed. The most positive
proof OF this can be adduced.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1867-11-21

The Collector of one of the largest In
ternal Revenue Districts in the country,
10 late report, alleges that the loss to
the Government this year from the non
collection of the taxes on whiskey and to-
bacco amounts to the enormous sum of
one hundred and t,oenty.fve million OF
dollars. This heavy loss, he says, is to
De attributed mainly to corruption and
mismanagement by the Revenue officers,
most of whom have been appointed by
Mr.. johnson for other reasons than their
personal fitness. The only way to stop
this swindling business, he thinks, is to
entirely remodel the system of collecting g
and to purge the service of ali incompe,
tent officers.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1867-11-21

The elections in Arkansas and Missis.
sippi, under the provisions of the Recon
struction law, have been carried by the
Radicals by large majorities. Many Of the
white people declipcd to vote, while the
colored vote was given solid for the Union
candidates. The Conventions in both
States will be controlled entirely by the
loyal element
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Itch! Itch.. Itch!,

in from 10 to 4S hours.
WHEATON, s OINTMENT cures The ITCH
WHEAToN's OINTMENT cures SALT RHEUM.
WHEAToN's OINTMENT cures letter.
WHEAToN's OINTMENT cures BARRIERS IrCH
WHEAToN's OINTMENT cures OLD Sores.
WHEAToN's OINTMENT cures EVERY KIND
OF HUMoR LIKE MAGIC.
Price, 80 cents box; by mail, GO cents
Address WEEKS & PORTER, No. 40
Washington Street, Boston, Mass.
For sale by all Druggists.
Sept. 10, 1S67.-lyr.
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ENFOR TaOS.

Information guaranteed to prodace lug
uriant growth of hair upon bald or beard
less face, also a recipe for the RemOvali Of
Pimples, Botches, Eruprions. etc, OF. the
skin, leaving the same soft, clear, and beau
titul, can be obtained wrrh0ut charge by ad-
dressing THOS. F. CHAPMAN, CHEMIST,
S23 Broadway, New York.
May Is, IS67-lyr.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1867-11-21

At Lewisburgh, Penn, the other day
man was engaged in building bridge
A Clergyman happening along, he remark
ed that he was going to see the bridge
up. "Yes," replied the minister, inter
rnpting "if Providence permits" Iii.
answer was damn Providence % aud al
that instant rope broke and down came
a stone which was being lifted to its place
and crushed the man to death instantly
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1867-11-21

\ young man 23 years of age offered
for sale at auction, In New Haven last
week, horse he was suspected Of steal
ing. He was arrested, but refused to
give his name or any account Of himself
\ letter which was found In one of his
pockets, however, and which he attempt
ed to burn, told a strange story. 1t was
in his handwriting, and addressed to Il
citizen of Wiscassett, whose house had
been robbed by burglar. The letter
says that one o Leary, who has been ar
rested, is innocent, and continues Il
committed the burglary, and to convince
you that | did | will state some facts in
connection with it." 1t then describes
the house, the manner of entering it, the
rooms ransacked, and says that the wrl-
ter entered the apartment Of the gentle
mans daughter, and that while examin
ing the bureau drawers she awoke, sprane
from her bed, seized and held him Sc
firmly that he could not escape until she
had called the gentleman and a woman
to her assistance that the four rolled
down the stairs together, aud that the
writer finally escaped, carrying with bin
the young woman's diamond pin Then
the writer says-'I return the pin tC
your daughter, who is a noble and brave
woman-as brave as any man l ever saw
in the army" The police, after examin
ing the prisoners clothing still father
discovered the diamond pin. Soon after
the arrest information was received at
New Haven from Wiscassett that the
horse was stolen from there the day be-
fore.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1867-11-21

kSS~ A glorious time are the Democ
racy having this year over their squit
victories in several of the States. Roos
ters which have had no occasion for nearly
adecade ofyears, have now an opportunity
to ventilate their lungs, and picture can.
non which have lain by to rust since the
first Bull Run, the peninsula McClel.
lanisms, and the last Bull Run are now
made to show their smoke with a rush. -
Glorious times these for the Democracy
FiUc J humLug.
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Donation.

The members of St. Johns Lutheran
Church, purpose giving the Rev. Mr..
Henkel donation, at his residence, in
Stroudsburg, on "Wednesday afternoon and
evening, Nov. 9th.
The public, generally, are invited to
attend.