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The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1867-08-08
THE UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD.
Open 425 Miles.

a few weeks since we noticed the open
ing of the Union Pacific Railroad to
Julesburg, 377 miles west of Omaha, and
We now have to report its completion to
Grow Greek, point As miles farther west,
making a total of 425 miles Fifty miles
of track in addition are graded ready for
the iron, and there is no doubt of the
completion of the road to the base of the
Rocky Mountains early in the Fall. The
Company are confident that the whole
line to the Pacific will be open for bust
ness in 1870 The Indians have annoy
ed the surveying parties and tie-cutters,
who are many hundred miles in advance
of the work; but they have a wholesome
fear of the population that railroad car
ries with it, and all trains run without in
terruption.
The business of the Company has been
most fattering. The earnings for the
quarter ending August 1st, were about
100000; but as for report for the
last week in July has not been received,
the exact fraction cannot be given.
These earnings accrued from operating
an average of not more than $50 miles of
road, and after deducting operating ex-
penses, the balance is far in excess of the
interest obligations of the Company on
the amount of bonds they can issue on
that distance. 1t should be remembered
that this result is from ,cGy business
alone, through new country, and is not
to be compared with the vast through
business that must follow the opening of
the whole line to the Pacific. The sue
cess OF the enterprise seems to be thor.
oughly assured, and we can see no reason
why the First Mortgage Bonds are not
entitledto rank among the best securities
The daily sales are now so large, that the
Company already entertain the idea of
advancing the price
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1867-08-08

dering of money, partiality, rascality and
favoritism in the action of the Town
Council in the selection of collector, un
less all these vices are lodged and indeli
bly, pictured in their own corrupt vision.
So Mr. Greenwald hereafter try and
keep within range of your gun, and new
er attempt to instruct the public on mat
ters Of which you are grossly ignorant
For it is of no excuse to say you have
been imposed upon by designing persons
For it is your business to know your own
height and also the depth of the water
before you attempt to wade it. But il
you do not, then you justly merit all the
consequences logically attaching to your
folly.
A due regard for the interest of your
little Capt. should impel you to Instruct
him in the propriety of firing boldly and
manfully at individuals against whom he
may have a real or fancied pique, and nc
longer play the part of sneaking coward
and base poltroon by firing from ambush
and, ostrich-like, plugging his head un.
der small Taxpayer" as, emphatically
too much of his delicate proportions are
exposed to the gaze of those behind the
scenes for good stage effect.
You should endeavor to impress on his
mind the Importance of giving his whole
attention to his own affairs alone and tt
hastily fat and sloat on the reward of his
political treachery, for the time is rapidly
coming when his time will be up, and on,
who has not bargained for the thirty pie
ccs will take his place.
Finally, both of you, keep your boat
near shore.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1867-08-08

The Democratic Delegate elections for
this county, will be held on Saturday, the
31st of this month, and the convention
for the nomination of ticket for the sup
port of the faithful will be held ON the
Saturday following, September 7th. OF
course to the Republicans of the county
the election and convention cannot be of
much interest, as they have no say in the
matter. Among Democrats, however,
the interest is becoming little exciting,
because among the many aspirants for the
I" tit" in the gift Of the convention, there
is question as to who shall be who"
The only candidate to be nominated is
the candidate for the Legislature, the party
not yet finding itself in condition to bear
the burden Of whole county ticket on
its shoulders. For this Office there are at
least as many aspirants as there are town
ships in the county, and it is to be deci-
ded which of them is to be the lucky
man. Each aspirant, not an aspirant of
his own motion, of course, but because
his many friends insist upon it, thinks be
possesses just the qualifications for the
position, and that he is just the man the
convention should nominate; but the
convention will have to decide against
the justice of this decision In at least a
score of cases, and will consequently send
to their homes at least that number oi
soreheads to lament the ignorance oi
conventions and the ungratefulness OF
political organizations. The north, the
south, the east and west ends, and the cen.
tire, will each become house Of mourning
over hopes deferred. This will produce
no disturbance, however, as the politica
doctors hereabouts are skillful men, ant
! by plentiful supply of promises, satu
| rated with eau de uie Gin plain English
" corn juice") }, will secure happy state
of agreement in time to give rouser o
a majority for Democracy on the second
Tuesday of October. The Niger, Bat
Whiskey, and the wrongs of their breth
; rem at present under cloud in the South
comprise the extent of the Democratic
Pharmacopeia, but as remedies they are
: all sufficient to heal the wounds caused
by dissention, and never fail to unite th
party in crusade against the spread o
intelligence, and liberty. 1t will be
cause of rejoicing if the Democrats will
following the example set by their Judi
cial convention, bring their best man OF
the course; but such is not the genera
: policy of the party, and we can hardl,
5 expect it.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1867-08-08
Fair and Festival

Our readers should not forget the Fair
and Festival to come off at the Fair House
of the Agricultural Society, on Wednes
day and Thursday next. Extensive pre-
parations are progressing towards compile
tion to make this one of the most aereea.
tle affairs that has ever come off in this
neishborhood. The useful, the tasteful
and the beautiful will be found there in
great abundance, while meals, confections
&c., will be furnished with unsparina
hands. Every body should attend, and
be sure and go in particularly liberal
mood.
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rag The Hon. w. w Ketcbem

tSr The Hon. w. w. Ketchem, o
Luzerne County, with his family, are
among the distinguished visitors at the
Water Gap. Mr. K. is prominently be
fore the people of the 18th District as 8
proper person to represent them in Con
gress, vtce Dennison, deceased Having
a Statewide fame as an active, hard work
ing Republican, and possessing the ia
Tents and experience to qualify him fol
any position, his nomination and election
will prove both honorable and profitable
to the District of which he is a citizen.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1867-08-08

sD- The speculations heretofore in.
dulged in BY the newspaper correspondents
as to the probabilities of the vacation OF
the War Department by Secretary Stan
ton, have at last eliminated In positive
assurance that war has broken out be-
tween the President and the Secretary.
Rumor had it that the President had re-
peatedly snubbed Stanton with view to
force him to into resignation. Asser.
tion, positive, now has it that on Monday
last the President notified him that his
resignation would be acceptable. On the
one hand it is said that Mr. Stanton was
preparing a response to the Presidents
note, while on the other, we are assured
that the Secretary will not resign but
force the President to violate the tenure
of office bill in his removal. In case of
removal Gen. Grant will, temporarily, gil
the position.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1867-08-08
Real Estate Sales.

Mr.. George L. Walker, Real Etat.
Agent, reports having sold Alexander w
Loder's farm of 81 acres in Stroud tsp.
and Isaac belongs farm of 80 acres, sit
uated in same township.
Beg Mr. John Smith has sold two
building lots, in East Stroudsburg, this
side of the depot, to George Z. Ayers
Esq.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1867-08-08
To Drive off Rats.

y correspondent vouches for the fol
lowing: "Take a bunch of matches and
soak them over night in teacupful OF
wa ter then take out the matches and
thicken the water with Indian meal to a
thick dough, adding spoonful of sugar
and little lard. Lay about the premi-
ses where the rats, and nothing else, will
get it. 1t is decidedly the best exter.
minator extant." Give it a trial.-Rafts.
nlun'S Journal.
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SCROFULA.

The Rev. George Storrs, of BROOKLYN, n. Y. says
In the Bible Examiner by ofapOOgy for publishing
medical certificate in his magazine, of the
his only of Scrofua, after dis oution appeared
inevitable" We publish tins statement for paw
" but IN gratitude 10 God who has answered prayer
and III Justice to DR.. Anders; being satisfied thar
there Is virtue IN the Iodine Wafer treatment which
the readers of this Magazine will thank If. Editor or
- bringing to their notice"
Circulars free.
DR. ii. tnders' Iodine Water is for sale by : p
DINSMoRE, Proprietor, GO Dey ST n Y. and by all
Druggists. fully 95 Is6--Iir
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1867-08-08
ERRORS OF YOUTH.

A Gentleman who suffered for years from
Nervous Debility, Premature Decay, and all
the effects of youthful indiscretion, 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,
AZ Cedar Street, New York:
May l6, l567.-lyr.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1867-08-08

Bag- We are pleased to learn that the
Fair and Festival at the Water Gap, for
the benefit of the Mountain Church, net
ted nearly one thousand dollars. Quite a
handsome sum indeed.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1867-08-08
A Startling Truthl

Thousands die annually from neglected
coughs and colds, which soon ripen into
consumption, or other equally fatal dis
ease of the Lungs: when by the timely
use of a single bottle of Wistar's Balssm
of Wild Cherry their lives could have
been preserved to a green old age.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1867-08-08

na- A tramp around our borough, will
open the eyes Of those of our citizens, who
choose to indulge in the luxury, to the
evidences of the neatness and handiwork
of our mechanics. We are often remind
ed of this in our rambles, and often won
der that more is not madesof it by our
citizens. One day last week, while look.
ing around to see what was to be seen.
We dropped into the wheelwright estab-
lishment of Mr. Valentine Kautz, and
mustsay We looked for nothing near SO fine
In every respect as were several carriages
in different stages of completion, that
there came under our observation. In
point of convenience, they were everything
that could be desired, while, in workman
ship, we have seen nothing from abroad
that is, in any one point, their superior.
We could not but think of the folly Of
sending off to Concord for vehicles when
Concord, Blairstown, and Mt Bethel can be
beaten here at home. Mr. Kautz has ex-
cellent material, and superior workmen to
put it together, whether heavy lumber
wagon, OF neat, light, honestly built
buggy is desired. A visit to his shop
will prove this TO be SO and purchasers
should hesitate about going abroad until
they have satisfied themselves as to what
is to be seen aud had here,
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1867-08-08
Sick-Headache.

Very many are troubled with this dis
tressing complaint every few days through
the Summer months. A gentleman from
Ohio who has been subject to such at
tacks writes that Goes Dyspepsia Cure
cured him,
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1867-08-08

s&- The publication of Superintend-
ent Storms communication to Director
and Teachers is necessarily deferred. II
will appear in next weeks Jefcrsonian.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1867-08-08
SeriOuS Accident.

We regret to learn that a serious acci
dent occurred at the pic of the schol
ars of the Academy, on Tuesday last. :
While Miss Fenner and Miss Martha
Postens were enjoying the pleasures of a
swing one end of the rope gave way, pre-
. eipitating both to the ground. Miss Fen
ner escaped without injury, but Mis-.
Postens, we are sorry to say, was so seri-
ously injured that she had to be carried
to her home, and yet lies in critical
condition, suffering considerably. The
accident is one of those unfortunate ones
which can hardly be accounted for, and
which can only be avoided by abandon
ing the swing as means of enjoyment.
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ssa-Severai articles prepared for this
weeks paper are necessarily deferred un-
til next week.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1867-08-08

B&s- The Hon. Simon Cameron, will
please accept our thanks for valuable
public documents.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1867-08-08
To the Voters of Monroe County.

The undersigned. a resident of Hamilton
township, respectfully offers himself as a
for the office of
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1867-08-08
County Treasrurcr,

should he be elected, he pledges himself to
perform the duties of the office faithfully and
impartlally, and to the best of his ability.
JEROME NJ. HELLER.
Pocono tsp, August Sth, 1867.
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The foundation for the Presbyterian
Church was completed yesterday.
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County Treasurer,

should he be elected, he pledges himself to
perform the duties Of the Office faithfully and
impartially, and to the best of his ability.
REUBEN GREGORY.
Polk tsp, August !, 1867.
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County Comm issiOncr,

should he be elected, he pledges himself 10
perform the duties of the Office faithfully and
impartialIy, and TO the best OF his ability.
GEORGE l.. SHUTTER.
Hamilton tsp, August s, 1867
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To the Voters of Monroe County.

The undersigned, a resident Of Polk town
ship, respectfully offers himself as a candi-
date for the office of
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1867-08-08
County Treasurer,

should he be elected he pledges himself to
perform the duties of the Office faithfully and
lmpartlally, and to the best of his abilitv
PETER KUNKEL.
Hamilton tsp, August l, 1867.
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Candidates.
To the Voters of Monroe County.

The undersigned, a resident of Pocono
township, respectfully offers himself as a
candidate for the office of
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1867-08-08
To the Voters of Monroe County

The undersigned, resident of Hamilton
township, respectfully offers himself as
candidate for the office of
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1867-08-08
County Commisx;oucr

should he be elected, he pledes himself TO
perform the duties of the Office faithfully and
and to the best of his ability.
JACOB STACKHOUSE.
Hamilton tsp, August /, 1867.
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To the Voters of Monroe County.

To the Voters of Monroe County.
The undersigned, resident of Chestnut
hill township, respectfully offers himself as
a candidate for the office of
County Treasurer,
should he be elected, he pledges himself TO
perform the duties of the office faithfully and
impartially, and to the best of his ability.
JOHN SHIFFER.
Chestnuthill tsp, July 25th, 1867.
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To the Voters of Monroe County

The undersigned, resident of Hamilton
township, respectfully offers himself as
candidate for the Office of
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1867-12-12
IMPORTANT DECISION.

Adhesion has been recently given in New York,
by Judge Hall, in reference to suspension Of pay
ment Of commercial paper as cause Of bankrupt
cy, which may be important to our readers. 1t
afirms, by the way, a decision made by Judge
Bryan of this District, rendered last June, in
hotly contested case in Charleston:
''The Court held that the second ground of the
petition is sufficient to entie the petitioner to an
adjudication. There is some doubt about the con-
struction of the clause which authorizes proceed
ings ad inpitams against any person, who, being
banker, merchant or trader, has fraudulenty stop
ped and suspended payment, and not resumed
payment of his commercial paper within period
of fourteen days.
"It is claimed by some chat proceedings cannot
be taken under the clause unless the original stop
page or suspension of payment is shown to have
been fraudulent. The Court, however, agreedwith
the United States District Courtof South Carolina
in thinking that this clause contempates two cases,
the one of an original fraudulent soppage Of pay
ment, in which proceedings may be Instituted at
once, and the other of asuspension of payment not
fraudulent, and not per &c an act Of bankruptcy,
but which, if continued for more than fourteen
days, becomes an act of bankruptcy by its continu
ance.
The presumption is that merchant Of fair
character, who is solvent and deserving Of credit,
can, by means of temporary loan or otherwise, pro-
vide for resuming payment of his commercial pa
per within the fourteen days" s. .....
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1867-12-12

sour, discontented woman. He was gloomy, mo-
rose, and irritable, often drowning to insensibil
ity his faculties, in drinking, and fast becoming
the sot hear the past year has made him."
eyes," replied Mrs Carter, mo one would ev.
er recognise, in the bloated, disfgured man of to-
day, the admired, fascinating Ed. Wilcox, of the
past; nor in the -cadaverous fretful woman who is
his wife, the fair simpering, Miss Benton. His
golden prize proved apples ofSodom in his grasp.
From what lotyou saved me, mamma" said
jamie shuddering.
''I, darling? Your own rectitude and fortitude,
you mean," replied her mother fondly.
"No, mamma" said jamie, you taught me
first. how to elevate the character of my faiGngs
and then, that to confirm and strengthen holy
principle, is to carry it out in practice. Do you
think your unmurmuring spirit, that drew us SC
often from care or fretfulnes, into the sunshine,
was unmarked by one of us. Margaret felt it, and
it gave her character that subimity of aim, that
spiritual nobleness she so eminently possesses. -
John felt it, and it determined in him all the NOR
al and manly traits of his character. Annie felt
it, giving her the purity of affection, the quicken
ed impulse, the quiet fortitude, that makes her
life blessing and blessed Bessie is still feeling it,
and another Margaret is growing up in her,
Katie acknowledges its influence, in the daily de-
velopment of a new and lofty spirit Our little
Willie unconsciousy bears witness to its influence,
and is quietly taught that every gift and endow,
ment of body or soul, is talent to be improved.
And I, dearest mother, with the very element and
breath of my life-action-how have you directed
it; how restrained and ennobled it7 The WEALTH
OF OUR HOME Is LOVE, and you have been the
who, touching each heart, discovered
It's treasure. Well may the children at the moth
er's knee say, in the language Of Mary Hewitt
sRase us by your christian knowledge,
Consecrate to man our powers,
Let US take our proper station,
We the rising generation
Let stamp the age In ours.
We shall be, what you will make Us,
Make wise, and make US good,
Make us strong, for time Of trial,
Teach US temperance, self-denial
Patience, kindness, forilude."
rrrrs 1sAJn
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1867-12-12

or before the thirteenth day Of June, one thousi
and eight hundred and Eixty-eights Any person
desiring to pay the whole amount Of his taxes lex
cept such as are returned quarterly on or before
the thiry-frst day of March, shall have the privi-
lege of so doing, and shall be entitled to discount
of five per cent. upon the amount of taxes falling
due on the 30th day of June, 1868. .-U.
l3. No Tax Collector or Assessor shall receive
his commissions until his returns have beenreceiv-
ed at the Treasurer's Office, and been approved by
him. .f'-. q! 'e'Si7eih
A. Taxes levied by municipalities, corporations
or other local authorities, under any general or
special law of the State, win conform in principle
to the notifications hereinbefore made.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1867-12-12

HE is, mother-mad as March hare-bittel
by the wedding fever, ;" replied John.
"Ohl" said Mrs. Carter laughing, ibid you no
find that out before? He asked the approval o
father and me, when jamie was sick; but did no
speak to Annie Of it, until lately, not being assures
of her preference"
''Did you think Annie liked him, mother?" sait
John, curiously.
''Don't ask me to betray Annie's secrets, John
ME, said Mrs Carter.
"Wel, I thought, for awhile, that Newton ant
Mag were going to make match Of it" sait
John; 'and Dunbar seemed mighty fond of An
ME-"
"Ahl Johnnie, your power. of perception is no
as keen as Janie's She told me long ago Newton
loved Annie, but when asked her if Annie lovet
Newton, she laughed and would not tell me" sait
Mrs. Carter.
"What witch she is" said Johnnie. "Sh'
hits the nail right on the head every time. ON
day told her I would not be surprised if Dunba
would court Annie. She looked so provoking.
quizzical that said, Don't you think 30?
about as much as that the moon is made o
green cheese" she replied with that most tantah
zing occurrences. "But look here mother, how
are you going to spare Annie p
"Do not ask me, Johnnie I have not dared II
think of it 1t looks like taking the strength o.
home away to take Margaret, and the life of it II
take jamie, but to take Annie, is just the hear
and soul" said Mrs. Carter, with emotion.
"Let Newton live with you, mother why moi
do that?" said John.
I have thought of it, Johnnie, but it seems sc
selfish in me to propose it, said she, hesitatingy
''Selfsh, indeed !" cried John, Indignantly. 81
never knew you to do anything selfish in my life
Of course it will be the very thing for them, and
let them live here until Newtons church builds
him parsonage. Hang me, if l don't become
deacon in order to propose it.
"I do not know that even the end would. justify
the means in this case," said Mrs. Carter, laugh
ing. "I'm afraid your call to the deacon's Office
would not be allowed to rest upon your desire fol
Annie's welfare
Humphr' said John, II do not know that
could rest it upon purer foundation.
eyes, Johnnie" said Mrs. Carter, gravely
"there is purer and frmer one than even that
love-"
"Come, mother, don't preach, said he, kissing
her. 'Newton's forever at it; and the cunning ot
the thing is, don't know it till get by myself, and
think about it; then I find the fellow has been
pitching in, without my being in the least aware
of it. But he has got such quiet way of ma
king fellow despise himself; so humble in his
own spirit, and yet 80 brave in the defence of his
faith, any and everywhere, that man is obliged
not only to love, but to respect and fear him.
tell you, The goes on this way, he'll make me good
in spite of myself But who is that singing
ton and Mag? All the bee has been coaxed o.
way; Imust go and see Mag aboutit But pshaw
I need not say that, for Mags independence in
love is only equaled by Stephens. Come, moth
er, let us go in and Esten,' and putting his arm
around her, he vowed she should not work while
he was in the house, and conducted her in triumph
to the parlor.