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The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1867-12-05
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The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1867-12-05

The joint equipment Of the Lehigh
rail lines, = Lehigh Valley and Lehish
and Susq. Railroads - on the opening OF
the new year will have a capacity for
moving over hundred thousand tons OF
coal per week. And, with the canal
open nextspring, the three Lehigh lines
which will then be in operation viii have
joint capacity for moving to market a
hundred and fifty thousand tons Of coal
per week.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1867-12-05

Forty Thousand barrels of crambcrries,
it is estimated, will be the crop of New
Jursey. Ocean County furnishes 10000
barrels. New England, Michigan, New
Yoak, North Carolina and other localities
will produce probably 10000 barrels ad-
ditional. Ii is thought that the value OF
the crop will be not less than 81 200, 900.
La this State once valueless swamp lands
are now worth 81 900 per acre for cram
berry culture.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1867-12-05

Dan Rice, the Snowman, has retired
permanently from the business At his
farewell performance in Pittsburg be made
speech, in which he boosted of having
made more money than any six circus
managers in the country, and said that
he had given away, during twenty six
years, more than million and half Of
dollars to various charitable enterprises.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1867-12-05
In Richmond, few days ago, it was de

In Richmond, few days ago, it was de
cded that a person who had taken a
counterfeit note and kept it for several
months, could not then recover from the
person he took the note from. 1t was
long ago decided in Pennsylvania, that a
person receiving counterfeit note from
an innocent person in payment, and keep
ing it by him six months without notice,
was guilty of gross negligence-and must
sustain the loss"
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1867-12-05
Five Minutes for Refreshment.n y

Everybody who'has travelled by railroad
has heard the above announcement, and
has probably suffered from eating too
hastily, thereby sowing the seeds of Dys-
pepsia. Ii is comfort to know that the
Perusian Syrup will cure the worst eases
of Dyspepsia, as thousands are ready to
testify.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1867-12-05

o. THE LITTLE CORPORAL for
December is capital number 1t contains
"On The Hearth Rug" "The Great Panjan-
dram HIMSELF" "Jennie's Memory String"
a new : Rhyme of Little Red Riding Hood"
the conclusion of - Camp Bruce besides a
number of sparkling poems among which Is
a perfect gem, by the Associate Editor, Mrs
Emily Huntingdon Miller entitled The
Ba5y's S ocking;" music b. Geo. F. Root, u
letter frnm Theodore TiIton and an Edito-
rial describing the beautiful process by which
Cromos are made.
new volume OF The LITTLE CoRPoRAL
begins with the next number. The publish
er has determined 10 continue his offer Of the
November and December numbers free to
al new subscribers received during Decem-
Der. Terms 81 90 a year. Sample copy
free IF sent for before January 1.
Address
ALFRED l. SEWELL,
Publisher of The Little Corporal.
Chicago, H.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1867-12-05
/. O. 0. F. Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania


The semi annual session was held on
Tuesday, Goth ult., at the hall, North
Sixth Street, Philadelphia, the Grand
Master, Richard Watson, presiding. For
ty-two new members were admitted, a
number of charters were granted to in
sttute new lodges in various sections of
the State, reports from committees aud
the Grand Representatives were submit
ted and acted upon. Amendments to the
By Laws were offered, which will be acted
upon at the annual session, to be held in
May Of next year. Nominations for the
Grand Lodge were made, the election to
take place next spring. The attendance
of Representatives was unusually large
for a semi-annual session, and the delibe-
rations of the boby were marked with the
best of feeling and harmony throughout.
The next session to be held will be the
annual one, and will take place at Pitts
burg. the Grand Lodge Of the United
States having granted permission to that
effect at its late session, held in the city
of New York in September last. The
body adjourned late in the afternoon
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1867-12-05

(tTLEHIaH VALLEY Il. R.-The stock of
this company is now OIL the list of the New
York Stock Exchange and is regularly call
cd there. The road has now 292 miles of
track and sidings 1t has capital of Sl0,
100000, and funded debt Of less than ST.
500,O00.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1867-12-05

rS Three Fenians were recently exc
'cused at Manchester. England, named
respectively, Allen, Gould and Larkin.
Their obsequies are being very generally
observed throughout England and Ire
land. Much feeling is manifested by
the Fenians, and apprehension felt by the
authorities.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1867-12-05

Mr.. John Ketterer, of Hamburg, Berks
county, has in his possession an extraor-
binary curiosity of vegetable wrowth, in
the shape of tweuty-three small but beau
tifully formed heads of cabbage, united
to one stalk, and covered with leaves, SO
as TO have the appearance of single nam
moth head. 1t was brought from Phil
adelphis.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1867-12-05
CRISTADORO'S HAIR DYE

wins ''golden opinions from all sorts OF peo-
ple," and can never "go by the board"
while it is held desirable by man or woman
to be comely. Manufactured by ]. CRIS-
TADOR0, 65 Maiden Lane, New York. =
Sold by all Druggist. Applied by all Hair
DFessers. INoy. 2S.-Im-
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1867-12-05

The Oldest couple in Ohio are Mr. and
Mrs. Boyd, at Ironton. He is ll0, and
she is in 10T. They get mad at each
other every little while and threaten to
obtain divorces. The other day the dame
refused to sew on a shirt button for her
spouse. when he Indignantly inquired 'ii
he had got to live SO all his life"
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1867-12-05
M- Thanksgiving in this place

R&- Thanksgiving in this place was
very generally observed All prominent
places OF business were closed Religious
services were held in the NJ. + Church
at which place the pastor, DR.. Alday,
preached very able aud appropriate
discourse
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1867-12-05

The valuable trotting mare Mountain
Maid, belonging to H. S. Hitner, Esq, of
Montgomery county, took a premium of
81, 600 at Washington city few days
since. There were three other horses
entered as competitors, but the Maid dis
tanced them all
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1867-12-05
Winter.

This is the first week Of Winter Soon
we may expect SHOWS and winds and
chilly weather. BE careful of exposure
and provide yourselves with Goes Cough
Balsam, for Group, Coughs, Colds and
Sore Throat 1t is an excellent remedy
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1867-12-05

OF The Presidents Message was pre-
sented to Congress on Tuesday last. His
Excellency still clings to the theories which
thus tar have prodnced serious differences
between himself and Congress. In next
weeks Jeffersonian we will give a full and
cumpren>ive summary of the Message.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1867-12-05
Real Estate Sales.

George l.. Walker, Real Estate Agent,
sold, on Thanksgiving day, Mrs. Frances
Hauck's farm of l3 acres, in Stroud town
ship, for sl,700, to Mr.. Huntington, of
New York.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1867-12-05
INFORMATION.

Information guaranteed to produce lux
uriant growth of hair upon bald or beard
less face, also recipe for the removal of
Pimples, Botchos, Eruptions. etc, on the
skin. leaving the same soft, clear, and beau
tiful, can be obtained without charge by adj
dressing TIIoS. +. CHAPMAN. CHEMIST,
623 Broadway, New York.
May l6, lS61.-lyr.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1867-12-05
LEVI NJ. SHUTTER, Sec'y.

The friends and congregation of the NJ. L.
Church al Middle Smthfeld, purpose giving
their Pastor, Rev Henry Lifts. a dona .on
visit at the Parsonage, Providence permit
ting, on Thursday, The 18th December.
A cordial invitation is extended TO all.
Should the day prove stormy the visit will
take place the next fair dny.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1867-12-05

Maine lumbermen are entering upon
their winters business. The sleighing is
excellent she most of the way IN the
woods, and logging operations are fairly
begun.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1867-12-05

\ spread eagle orator of New York
State wanted the wings of bird to fly to
every town and country, to every village
and hamlet in the broad land but be
wilted when a naughty boy in tie crowd
sang out: DRY up, you cid fool yoa d
be shot for a soOes before YOU few mile.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1867-12-05
December Court.

Judge Elwell, Of Bloomsbury, Colum
bia County, will preside at our next Court
in place of Judge Barrett, detained a
home by sickness Of his wife.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1867-12-05

Weston, the pedestrian, has arrived at
Chicago on time, having made his twelve
hundred miles in twenty-six walking days,
without breaking the Sabbath.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1867-12-05

GA-The Atlantic Telegraph announces
that Mt Vesuvius, Naples, Italy, which
has been smouldering for long time, is
now in grand state of eruption.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1867-12-05
DONATIONS.

OF At meeting of the Council of the
f. Lutheran Church, held at the Lutheran
Parsonage, in Hamilton. Dec I'd, 1867. 1t
was unanimously Resolved, That the MEM
bers of said Church, are respectfully remind
ed that the Annual Donation will take place
January Ist, I-65. All are respectfully in
yifad q, at.aod
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1867-12-05

A fellow has been arrested in London
for acting as trainer Of youthful thieves.
1t WIS shown that he had school and
gave regular lessons in rogury.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1867-12-05

sA- 500 bonus will be given for i'm
mediate possession of house on or neal
Main Street, with good water on prcmi
ses Will pay liberal rent. Apply al
this Office
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1867-12-05

Some Pennsylvanians are reported to
be buying farms in Tennessee, generally
in the neigborhood of Chattanooga A
good deal of Northern capital appears at
present to be seeking investments in the
South.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1867-12-05
GRAGE,S OELEBRATED SALYE.

From Mr. Jarnes curiin. of AEs5ury. Mass.
was afflicted with seyere 'PlOni on ono on mr.
fingers nj iTIed many fcfneSsIes WiT11ss FHea Nv
lleads induced me to apply yoVE stIye Ln dass
II extracted tllc inflammation fEsin my finger as To-
enable reSDme my work. fcan almost say thaS
the Save worked ike mae.r, for II effected cure
without leaving HnheSi tanngiy pronounce
Grace's Salye excelisny ssmey and do doubt a
viii be appreciated throughput Ihe g1ad- -
ONLY 25 CENTS BOX
sETn-w. FoWLE & SON. rroprietors.
Sold hy Apo.heesrles and GrQceTs generally
NOV. 2s.-lm
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1867-12-05

gp- Mr. George l.. Walker is now
erecting what he expects to make first
class Bsewery in East Slroudsburg. Mr..
W is full of enterprise and energy.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1867-12-05

At the New York charter election.
Tuesday. John T. Hoffman, the Tamma-
ny candidate, was re elected. lie receiv.
ed 81, ,93l votes, to 22, 1872 for Wood, in-
dependent Democrat, and l8, ,4G5 for Oar.
ling, Republican.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1867-12-05

II. B. CIaain x Co. Of of New York
during 1866 sold SII3 100000 worth Of
dry goods-the largest years business of
any Wholesale house in the world
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1867-12-05

skeptical persons about Spcer's wine be-
ing purely grape juice wine:
PAssAIc, Oct. 23d, 1865.
This is to certify that have been a
resident of Passaic for the past twelve
years, during which time | have known
Mr. Alfred Specr, and been thoroughly
posted in the manufacture by him OF his
celebrated wines, and can testify to the
fact derived from personal knowledge
that this excellent Port Grape Wine is
made entirely from the Oporto Grape,
which he extensively cultivates in vine
yards in sight of my residence. The
Port Grape vine is variety of his own
raising, cultivated exclusively by himself,
and is a superior grape
c. NJ X PAULISON,
L. S. Deputy Collector Int. Rev
Our druggists have some of this wine,
direct from Mr. Speer
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1867-12-05

The apple crop of Illinois is said to be
very large. The Waukegan Gazette
mcutions enc firm in that city whose trade
iu winter apples will amount to 5000
barrels.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1867-12-05

A judge in Allegheny county has de
cided that the moderate whipping of a
scholar in school for insubordination, is
perfectly legal. Naughty boys will there
fore take warning and behave themselves
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1867-12-05

WE JUDGE FROM THE IMMENSE
sales that Mas 5. A. ALIENS IMPROVED
(new siyle) HAIR REsToRER or DREssIS"
(in one boule) is preferred BY every one, =
Every Druggist sells il. arte One Dolia''
Nov 2l.-im
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1867-12-05

Compared with the prices of last month
the decline in lump is 81 cents per ton ;
in steamboat, cents; in CRATE, IL cts. +;
in egg, 30 cents; in stove, 20 cents; and
in chestnut, la cents.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1867-12-05

A man is Susquehanna county recently
took 256 pounds Of honey from one bee
tree.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1867-12-05

The Danville iron works have discon-
tinued monthly cash payments.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1867-12-05
THE G0OD sEssp TRUTH

spreads her sails, OF nature produces fiery
tinted hair, or Time sheds It's white spray
on human heads,
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1867-12-05
ON TIE TGPMGST WAVE

Of popularity, without competitor, and de-
flying oompelion, bound 10 flourish as long
as
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1867-12-05
Scranton Coal Sale.

The regularly monthly sale of Scran-
ton Coal was held on Wednesday last, al
No. 1G Exchange Place, New York. =
There was large attendance, but the
bidding was slow and depressed. On an
average, the prices did not come up to
within twenty cents per ton of the bid
ding at last months sale. The following
is the return:
II, 600 tous Lump, S3.50@3T5
IL ,0e0 Steamboat, 36503 50
$4,000 I" Crate, 3s0@4 80
5000 +" Egg, 4.00Gt470
900 " Stove, 5O0M5 25
5000 " Chestnut, 350M4 80
Compared with the prices of last month
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1867-12-05
PAssAIC. Oct. 23d. 1863.

Our druggists have sor
direct from Mr.. Speer.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1867-12-05
The Port Crane in New Jersey.

The following cannot fail to satisfy any
skeptical persons about Speer's wine be-
inn nurelY a Crane iuice wine: -
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-12-13
A. L. NORTON,
2 Main st., third door below the
First National Bank.

EI1UC M8IlO0N 08uks
CVEPART1CULARA ATTENTION. 10 THB SALE
~ OF all kinds Of Pessona Properly and Real &stote
afAueton. or Private Sale. They also buy
Household Furniture
81 all kinds. New or Old : advances made on large
Stocks Of Merchandise for sale at Auction
They also give particular attention to the Sale Of
Horsee, on SATURDAY Of each week.
Our Tesmsase liberal. -
may11-dtf A. L. NORTUN.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-12-13

Mr. Iawrenc7. of Ohio. of1ered-a resolu.
ton ins,ructing the Judiciary Committee
10 enouirc into the cxpedicncy Of providing
thai solicitors in departments and other law
of,iaes of the government shall constitute a
part Of the Attorney Generals Department,
which was adopted.
NJ. Ashley, of Ohio, introduced reso-
luton directing that the Select COMMITTEE
on Bouuties report at the earliest possible
day, which was adopted
A Joint resolution in relation TO the ser
vice OF the Freedmen's Bureau was referred
10 the Military Committee.
Mr.. Carey offered a resolution that ia the
opinion OF the House the Secretary OF the
Treasury should not provide tor the imne.
date payment Of the seventy seven mill
ions Of bonds issued under the act OF Jsnu
AIRY 2Stb, f541, or OF the eight millions
issued under the act Of March 3ts,, 1913. but
their payment should BE postponed until
coin and legal tender notes shall be OF the
same value Referred 10 the COMMITTEE on
Ways and Means.
Mr.. Carey introduced bill N abolish tho
lauJ Offices Al Chiliicothe, D., lndianapOlis,
Ind. and Springfield. ILL., Referred TO the
Committee on Public Lands.
The resolution then, on motion Of NJ.
Washburne. Of Ills, was referred TO the
Foreign Committee.
The House agreed 70 adjourn today till
Monday, but seconsidered its action, and
will meet to morrow for general debate In
Committee oil the Whole.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-12-13

WASHINGTON, Dec. ia caucus Of Re.
publican Senators was held this morning to
consider the propriety OF y new election OF
officers
The Senate adjournment took place under
such circumstances as 10 produce the i'm
preston that the whole subject was indie f.
nitely postponed.
General Ord has issued an order declar-
ing tia, the convention has been carried in
Mississippi and also in Arkansas, and he
orders the conventions TO assemble at Jack
son and Little Rock, respectively on the
7th Of January. The order says there are
such irregularities at some OF the precincts
MS to make |, impossible to give the total
vote in the State for and against the con-
vention.
The whisky convention rc-assembled to
day, and the following National Executive
Committee were appointed:
q. Perrin and s. w. Murphy, Of Ohio: II.
D.aHunt and Dr. Sortwell. Of Massachusetts,
r. l.. Hewlett and e. II. Curtis. Of Illinois
Z N. Schoherley and John Ncllvsine, OF
Kentucky; q. W. Simpkins and Henry &
Hartuck, OF Missouri; s. r. lngraham. IT,.
q. w. Kidd and c. A. Stein, Of New York
Randolph Sailcr AVID James Sinnstt, o.
Pennsylvania; Edward Walters and NJ
Corchton, OF Maryland, and Mr.. Juliui
Dorm. Of Kentucky, and representing In
| diana.
| A motion that the convention meet at ths
call OF the chairman WAS adopted.
| A resolution providing for licensing dis
tilleries in the sum of $3.50 to $500. ant
taxing the sales OF distilled spirits. wa
adopted Alec, that the convention use al
it's efforts 10 promote the collection Of legit
innate tax on spirits also defining the tern
spirits To be crude spirits and the product o
one distillation. Only each brand shall b
stamped, end any barrel found leaving The
dis,illery uns,ampcd shall be condemned
and destroyed, and the distiller fined $500
the purchaser 10 suffer in the ssme penalties
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-12-13
CHICAGO.

CHICAGO, Dec. Il. - Wabash Avenue
skating rink took fire at about II O'Clock
this morning from defective chimney fae,
and in less than 20 minutes, was . mass Of
lrrsd ruins. About 800 persons we're on
the ice when the fire broke out; and
though It 10 probable they oil escaped with
their lives, there are rumors that some
were burned to death. The loss by the fire
is about 5,000-insurance, $500.
Weston, at Jacksonville, Ill Was q com
p!ete failure, not hAying audience enough
to pay hall rent.
The Illinois State Agricultural Society
will hold ils winter session al Springfield,
commencing January 18th.
The weather is very cold. Al Pittsturgh
nine inches Of snow fell yesterday.
-Four inches Of snow fell at Springfield,
Ill yesterday.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-12-13

WAsniSGToS, Dec. i3.-The whisky con-
,ention adjourned yesterday afternoon to
meet again on the "a Wednesday Ia Jan
uaiy.
Ii 10 expected that Gems. Sheridan,
Meade. Thomas and Schoield, will shortly
be in Wnshiag,on for consultation with
Gen. Grant on military matters.
The suggestion Of the Joint Committee
On Retrenchmcnt, that 500 clerks lie dis
missed from the Treasury. and the conterri-
plated dismissal Of 100 from the Pension
O63ce, causes quite eommotion among Of
tee holders
The Paymastes General calls for On ap-
preparation Of tl.252,254 for Deficiencies,
including t50. 900 to complete the payment
for registration, etc, In Pope's District,
and Q similar amount for Sch0field'0
District.
The President, Yesterday, sent TO the Sen
ate message. giving his reasons for sus
pending Secretary Stanton. The document.
which is lengthy, covering SO fool:eap
pages, cannot now be procured for pub''ca-
ton. The President refers to the brief cor
rcspoudence between himself and the Sec
rotary. whersin Stanton, quoting the Pres
idcnt. remarked that considerations Of . high
public character constrained him not TO re-
sjen. which the Executive considers AZ Of
0cisi misconduct. to say the least. AZ .
special ground for the suspension Of Stan
ton. the President sets forth that
tho Secretary withheld from him
General Baird's dispatch asking instruc.
tons in regard TO the New Orleans Conven.
ton had in the summer Of 1866, and thai
the Secretary failed to telegraph the in
structions requested; therefore the Prssi.
dent places the responsibility Of the Nes
Orleans riot upon Secretary Stanton.
The President holds that 30 far ~ pub
lie interests are concerned, there sis u
cause to regret the removal Of Nc. Stan
ton, for the present Secretary, I'd interim
has, BY his measures Of economy, savet
millions Of dollars TO tho Government.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-12-13

Nav YoaE, Dec l3-Advices from st.
Thomas state that . Royal Danish pro-
cla,nation, couched in the most adectionats
terms, has been addressed TO the inhab-
itants Of the possessions, who are about 10
be loosed from their allegiance % the crown
by the transfer Of the island TO the U. 5.
II hes been arranged that the island oil
ST. TnomaG will be delivered to US on the
lst proxlmo.
A Washington special says: The Sen
ate Finance Commute yesterday consider
ed the nomination Of Hon. Edward Cooper
for Assistant Secretary Of tho Treasury,
and the CHAIRMAN was instructed TO report
against his confirmation.
Gen. Jefsries received the endorsement
Of tho Committee d Register u the
Treasury.
The storm which SET in Night before lest
abAted at an carly hour this evening. The
city car routes were 40 blocked up 40 to Yen-
der navigation impossible on some routes
and irregular on others. And the trains or
most Of the Railroads leading to the city
were DELAYED.