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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-07-02
The New York Delegation In Favor Of
MIR. Chase.

The New York Delegates In Favor Of
MIR. Chase.
At private caucus of the New York State
delegation to the Democratic National Con-
vention, held on Tuesday evening last, the
general tenor of the debate developed the fact
that the delegates of the first State In the
Union are disposed to act In most patriotic
spirit on the 4th inst, or on such day as the
nomination for President shall be made.
Although no formal action on the subject was
taken the general feeling among large
majority was to cast their first vote in
favor of Horatio Seymour. Before the
second ballot is taken it is suggested that
Mr.. Seymour rise in his place and formally
decline being considered candidate for
the nomination, and end this declinati0n by
expressing the hope and suggesting that the
solid vote Of the New York delegation be cast
for Chief Justice Chase. To this proposed pro-
gramme few of the delegates demurred, but
it was evident that the proposition was favored
by very decided majority-so large one, in
fact, that the minority will probably have the
good sense to acquiesce in the decision when
it Is made. The caucus adjourned without
taking any final action in the matter but it Is
understood that another meeting will be held
prior to Saturday next, when the proposition
will be brought up formally and decided upon.
The source from whence we obtained the
foregoing information is a trustworthy and re-
liable one, and if the proposed line of conduct
be afirmatively agreed upon it cannot fail to
have marked influence upon the Convention.
If New York with her immense conservative
majority declares, through her delegates,
unanimously in favor Of Chase, she will be the
means Of bringing about the nomination of a
candidate who will almost certainly be elected,
and who will rescue the country from radical
anarchy and military despotism and restore to
the republic and her citizens the blessings Of
civil supremacy and constitutional law.
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ciples that result from recognition of the
vitality of all the States as sovereign powers.
This, then, is the issue, and this the position
of the candidate who will sustain the rights Of
the people; and the question for voters isy
shall we be governed by law or arms2 Shall
we accept as an emblem of the authority we
will submit to the ermine or the epaulet?
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The Electoral Votes Of the Southern States.
In the Senate yesterday the joint resolution
excluding "from the Electoral College votes
of States lately in rebellion which shall not
have been organized" at the time OF
the Presidential election was called up and
debated until the expiration of the morning
hour. The resolution In question Is, in one
clause, most singularly worded, and If passed
may, under possible contingency, be the
cause of much trouble. After declaring that
the votes of the Southern States shall not be
counted in the Electoral College unless they
shall have organized governments since the
4th Of March, 1867, it continues with the fur
Their qualification, "and unless such cleo
ton of electors shall have been held
under the authority of such constitu-
ton and government. Suppose, as is
probable, that the reconstructed Southern
States all give large majorities for the conser-
vative candidate, and, finding this to be the
case, the present radical State authorities Of
the South declare that the election was not
SHIELD under the authority &c. What thenr
Would the vote be excluded under these cir
cumstancesp Mr.. Trumbun very mildly
described this clause as Improper and
absurd" He might have gone further and
referred to 1t as one of the means whereby
that other " rebellion might result" to which
he alluded, and particularly II the votes
thus excluded suficed to elect Presidential
candidate
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BAD FOR SrLvRR.-Bullion has become
nuisance In Canada, and the merchants and
shopkeepers have decided to take silver coin
only at discount of ten per cent. Let them
depreciate il thirty per cent, and then, being
on a par with greenbacks, IL will flow back
into the States, and if the brokers viii keep
their hands of of II we may again have it
In circulation.
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THE LOUISIANA MuDDLE--TnR LATEST PHASE
OF RECONSTRUCTION The Louisiana recon-
structed Legislature has graciously consented
to permit the conservative delegates to take
their seats without first subscribing to the test
oath. This was done merely as mark of re-
spect for the opinion and suggestion of the
radical candidate for the Presidency But the
most remarkable circumstance in connection
with the proceedings of the Legislature was
the military arrangements which preceded the
session. Infantry, cavalry and artillery drawn
up in full battle array, backing up large force
of policemen, we're to be seen on Lafayette
square in the morning. This gorgeous display
must have been decidedly entertaining and
striking evidence of an Improvement on former
republican simplicity. All that was needed In
New Orleans yesterday was a pronuncamento
ending with the words "God and Liberty"
Had that only appeared there would have
been no necessity to cross the Rio Grande for
the purpose Of witnessing the beauties of Mexi-
can republicanism.
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SINGULAR PREDICTION. Mr.. Washburne, of
Illinois, when speaking on the question of the
adjournment of Congress, said che desired
an adjournment at the earliest possible mo-
ment, for If they went on at the rate they were
going the government would have neither
money nor credit left" Another leading radi-
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The banquet given in London yesterday in
honor Of Mr.. Cyrus W. Field, under presidency
Of the Duke of Argyle, IN which over three
hundred personages, the great majority of
them of distinguished name and reputation,
participated, must be regarded as an
event of q much higher order Of i'm
portance than that Of mere ordinary
gives personal testimony of the yearning of the
civilized peoples Of the earth for instantaneous
or daily intercommunion by means of cleo
tricity, as we'll as of their wish to employ the
subtle but now subordinated agent as o means
of enlightenment, education and commercial
extension In Asia, Africa and the most remote
and now Insignificant spots of the earth 1t
was this feeling which congregated the bril-
liant assemblage in Willis Rooms, brought
English noblemen and gentlemen together
despite the difficulties and distractions of the
Church question, reform and party and place
agitations, and made the banquet hall resound
with their cheers as toasts were sent off to
distant countries by telegraph, and cordial
greetings in reply received by despatch mo-
mentarily during the evening.
Science enabled the Duke of Argyle to toast
President johnson, and Peter Cooper, the Gov
ernor General of Cuba the Governors of
British Columbia, California and Oregon, with
many other persons, were, by science, spirit
ually and at the same time temperately present
in London. Secretary Seward reply on behalf
of the President brought out this pleasing
feature of the plan of ''hobnobbing" by
submarine cable and land telegraph in a
very agreeable light. The Duke Of Argyle's
toast was sent from the dinner hall in London
just after the cloth was removed, but time
like many other matters-being in favor Of the
President and Secretary, it was received in
Washington couple of hours before its date
As the President could not think Of
tasting drop of anything stronger than
water before dinner Mr.. Seward informed
the savans that at that hour, after
sunset, his Excellency would honor them with
bumper. This constitutes very beautiful
illustration of how electricity works for the
general good of mankind; for if President
johnson or Secretary Seward had been cor
poreally in London it may be that the noble
Highlander. would have forced them to
''smile' few hours before their accustomed
time. Peter Cooper remained strictly tenn
perate. He was not at the banquet even in
spirit, and makes no promises of taking
drink at any hour during the day. having
despatched an Independent congratulation.
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General Mcdowell has been relieved OF the com
mand Of the Fourth Military District and General
A O. Giilem assigned to duty in his stead. The
order is ISSUED by direction Of the President and
signed by General Grant
In the Louisiana Legislature yesterday the com
mlttee reported that regard for the wishes Of Gene
raj Grant urged them TO recommend the adoption OF
his suggestion suspending the test oath. 1t was
oordlngly suspended, and most Of the democratic
members qualified by taking the oath prescribed by
the new constitution During the morning the mill
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1868-07-09
Brown B. Keller,
DEALERS IN
Clocks, Watches, Jewelry, Silver
Ware, Plated Ware, Books,
Stationery, Wall Paper,
Notions, &C., sc.

They have recently purchased "MEL-
ICK'S OLD STAND" and with increased
facilities for business, and determination
to please, feel justified in asking the con-
tinued patronage of the old customers of this
establishment In constant communication
with Importers in New York and PHILA
DELPHIA, and in possession of peculiar ad-
vantages in this respect, they are prepared
to sell CLOCKS, WATCHES &. JEW
ELRY, of superior make and finish as we'll
also as of cheaper character, at remarkably
low rates.
They also keep constantly on hand the
best quality of
Silver and Plated Ware, Tea Spoons, Cas-.
tors, Spectacles, Razors, Pen-kniues,
Scissors, and all sorts of Cutlery;
Toys Of all kinds, Childrens
Carriages, Bird cages,
Fishing Tackle,
Baskets, Guns and Pistols, Lamps of all
kinds and Fixtures; Superior Sewing
Machines, Clothes Wringers, School
Books, Miscellaneous and Blank
Books, Ledgers and Day
Books, Paper, Envelopes,
Pens, Ink, de-, dc.
Photograph Frames, Wall Paper, Vindou
Shades, and Fruit Cans of every de-
| Scription.
Lamp Burners altered. Repairing of Clocks
Watches and Jewelry attended to promptly
and satisfactorily. Orders taken for Silve
Ware and filled with dispatch.
Stroudsburg, May 10, l664.--tf
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AND FOR LESS MONEY
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
Haraess, Whps, Trunks, Taliees, Car
pet Bags, Horse Blankets, Bells,
Skates, oil Cloths, dc.
Carriage Trimming promptly attended
TO. JOHN o. SAYLOR.
Stroudsburg, Dec. Il, 1865.
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a CARD

To the Hotel keepers of Monroe and ad-
jacent counties.
Look to Your Interests!!!
We arc offering Liquors, Wines, &c.,
'corrdnted pure, and containing no Drugs,
OILS, Essences, &C., whatever, at the fol-
lowing very low prices:
Brahdies from 50c0s1 90 per gallon
less than City prices,
Gins 50c075c. %
Bourbon Whiskcy, ,4Oc@65c. {"
Monongahcla, 40c065c. i" /"
Old Rye, 40cM65c. I"
Apple 50ca$1 90 /"
Common 15c(M25c.
Wines Gall kinds 50c(aSl 90 :
Please give us call, or send your or
ders, and satisfy yourselves that VIC do do
It, that we 'oU do It, and the reasons
,rhy VIC can do 1t.
Also, please remember that ,vc do not
hare any thing to do Nth "Drugged' Ii
quors. Anything you buy from us we
guarantee Pure, and much below the pri.
ces usually paid for the Dragged Liquors
Very Respectfully,
j. S. WILLIAMS, & Co.,
Stroudsburg, Monroe Co. Pa.
July 27, 1865.
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Undertaking.

also attended to at short notice.
Call and see them before you purchase
elsewhere. Compare prices and material
Furniture cheerfully shown without charge.
ID. ,. LEE. S. $. LEE
If you want Cane-Seat, Wood-Seat OF
Rush Bottom Chairs, call on
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Call and be Convinced.
BEsANCEa STORE
IN
East StrOudSburg Pa

EdSC OCfOuQSDufg, Pd.,
For the convenience of the inhabitants of
East Stroudsburg and vicinity, the firm
have also opened Branch Store near the
Depot, where everything in their line of
business, together with BOOTS a. SHOES,
NOTIONS, &c, will at all times be found
in full assortment, for inspection and pur-
chase by customers. They have also on
hand fine stock of
PURE WINES & LIQUORS,
OF the very best brands, which they offer to
Hotel keepers and others, at prices unusual
ly reasonable. Drop in and see.
C. S. DERRICK. S. S. DETRICK
July %, 1867.
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New Cabinet Warc-RoOIas!
NEW FURNITURE!
OPPOSITION TO HUMBUGGERY!
Philip Miller & Son

OPPOSITION TO HUMBuGGEkl!
Philip Miller & Son
ID ESPECTFULLY ANNOUNCE TO
II the public that they have opened, at
their new Ware-Rooms, on Main street, in
Stroudsburg, adjoining the Race, very SUI
perior assortment of Furniture, embracing
complete
PARLOR, ~
CHAMBER, and
DINfNG-ROOM SUITES
both of their own and city manufacture
which they will dispose Of at the lowest pos
sible prices for cash.
They are also prepared to manufacture TO
order, any and every thing in their line,
from single piece OF furniture uptoa COM
plete outfit from garIet TO cellar, all of the
best seasoned timber, ana By the best Of
workmen. They do not claim 20 be e the
only Furniture dealer in Stroudsbarg who
has license to sell Furniture" but having
paid license and established themselves IN
business they are determined to do full Justice
to all who patronize them. Their stock of
lumber embraces all the kinds of wood en-
ployed in cabinet-making, and was selected
with regard to quality than to price.
Remember that we can supply full suites
either of our own or of city manufacture,
though " c prefer filling the former, because
greater justice can be done thereby to pur-
chasers.
UNDERTAKING! UNDERTAKINGS
Having provided ourselves with a new,
neat, and elegant Hearse, full supply of
the latest styles of Collins and burial Cas-
kets, and all the other appliances of first
class establishment, we are prepared to con-
duct the business of Undertaking, in all its
branches, TO the perfect satisfaction of all
who favor US with orders in this line.
Machine ,Sa1oing, Turning, Planning, dc.
Their factory being fitted up with superior
Turning, Saving, and Planning Machinery,
all driven by powerful steam engine, orders
from cabinet-makers, carpenters, and others,
for work in these lines will be promptly and
satisfactorily filled.
They respectfully solicit call from the
public. Furniture cheeriuly shown without
charge, and prices as low as the lowest.
PHILIP MILLER & SON.
March IA, 1867.
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Boots and Shoes,

w CO (S1L X kS44SSoS
both city and home made, all of which he
will dispose of at prices which will make
purchasers wonder. Look at few of the
prices at which | am really giving away
goods, and you cannot fail to be convinced
that my store, in Stormsvile, is the place
at which TO secure real bargains:
PRINTS from 8 to 12l cents per yard,
MUSLINS from II to Is yard,
DE LANES from lS to % yard,
and all Woolen goods at figures proper
tionately low.
Boots and Shoes very low = home made
at least so per cent. below Stroudsburg
prices.
SUGARS from 10 10 II cents per pound,
MOLhSSES from so cts. 10 81 per gal
In short, all articles in my line far below
the monopoly prices which have hereto
fore prevailed.
The excitement growing out of these great
reductions has already began. but come one,
come all, my stock will always be found full
up to the demand.
BUTTER. EGGS, and country produce
generally will not be refused in exchange
for goods, and the highest market prices al
lowed. CASPER METZGAR.
Stormsville, Pa, Nov. 22, l666.-tf.
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BY TRLEGRAPH..
NOON DIsPATCHEs.


NEW. YORK, Jan. 23.-The Tribune's
special from Washington says that the
action on Mr. Washburne's bill in the
House augers well for a sweeping retrench.
ment all around. ssia 90 .5fas7'E
The Committee on Appropriations will
report an executive and Legislative ap-
preparation bill. In few days this com.
miitee will cut down the Secretary Of the
Nays estimates to twenty millions dol
lars; and the estimates of Secretary Sew
ard, McCulloeh and Browning, Attorney
General Stanberry, Postmaster General
Randall will be decreased In the same
proportion the committee have been max
ing thorough examination of all the de-
partments, and will recommend large re-
duction in the clerical force employed in
the departments, and the adjustment of a
number of officers which they deem useless
and only expensive. The committee will
Abolish, by making no appropriation 70 cons
tinue them, number Of those now holding
fat Offices under the government, and they
will be surprised to find when this bill is
reported that there is no provision made to
pay them salaries.
The Secretary of the Treasury is OPP
posed to Mr.. lngersoll's bill for the issue
Of fortysfive million dollars of the new
legal tender notes.
The case of Elgee against the United
States, which has been before the court
long time, was finally disposed of to-day in
favor of the United States by the Supreme
Court. The amount of the suit involves
some half a million of dollars, the pro-
ceeds of abandoned or captured property,
and the decision sends the money into the
Treasury of the United States.
II is generally believed by Mr.. Johnson's
friends that he will sign the anliacontrac.
ton bill passed last week, but possibly he
may conclude to permit the bill to become
law by the lapse Of the constitutional ten
DAVIS
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/ MYSTERY ABOUT BEN. RUTLER.
From the Norfolk Day Book


Soon after the occupation Of this city by
the. Federal forces in 1862, theFe was an am
dividual from Massachusetts, or Connecticut,
who came with them, named John Porter
lay. He established newspaper in
Portsmouth called the Firginian, in which
he published statement in its editorial
columns setting forth that the father of
General Benjamin f. Butler was pirate !;
and that for some of his acts of piracy he
had been caught, convicted, and hung in
New Orleans. Whether this was true or
no, we have no means Of knowing; but we
do know that the statement, emanating
from Federal source caused our people
at the time good deal of surmising, and
among other things it was surmised that
that was why Mumford was hung in New
Orleans by Butler; that he had sworn an
oath for vengeance on soFae citizen of that
place fos the hanging OF his father; and
that the occasion was aVailed of by him to
execute his oath Of vengeance. Whether
this was surmise alone OF truth the future
can only reveal. hta .
Time we're on; John Potter Rays paper
gave up the ghost, and he himself became
rrther an abandoned character. Helingered
on here, and finally General Bntler took
command of this department. Soon after
this it was given out that John Porter Ray
had died and was buried. People inquired
about from one to another if they knew of
his death or burial, and no one could tell
any circumstance of the death or the
funeral. Surmise again sprang up, and
many were of the opinion that Ray had
been foully dealt with but no one could
tell Public opinion finally settled into
the belief that surmise had dictated, and
there the matter dropped. Many to this
day believe that John Porter Ray had been
assassinated and his body secretly buried,
because he published the damaging revela
ton in regard to the taking of of Buffers
father.
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House of Representative
BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS.


Mr.. Kercheval offered the following joint
resolution in regard to railroads and Re-
ceivers:
Whereas, By an act passed December
7th, 1867, entitled AN act to amend the
internal improvement laws of the State,
passed February 1lth, 1852" and for the
benefit of the Nashvillea and Northwestern
Railroad Company, the State has loaned
large stfrns in its bonds TO Various railroad
companies in the State and
Whereas, 1t is the opinion ofsome Of the
best legal minds in the State that under the
provisions of said act of December 9TH,
1867, that upon the railroad companies
whose roads are now in the hands of Re-
ceivers, complying with the provisions of
said act of December 7th, 1867, the Gov
ernor should at once turn over to said
companies said roads now in the hands of
such Receivers; therefore,
Be it Resolved by the General Assembly
of the State Of Tennessee, That the Jul
dietary Committees, on the part of the
Senate and House, be, and they are hereby
constituted a joint committee of both
Houses, to take under consideration the
said acts of Assembly of December 7th,
1OOt, hlO 11tiJ IOOly iCpOtb
by bill, resolution or otherwise, as to what
action should be taken in the premises,
and whether or not said roads now in the
hands of Receivers should be restored to
their respective companies, upon the same
in all things complying with said act of
December 9TH, 1867.
Rules suspended, resolution adopted and
transmitted
Mr. Prosser moved to take up House
bill No. 346, providing for payment of the
debts of the State for the years 1868169.
The bill was taken up, and lost upon second
reading.
RECONSIDERATION.
Mr.. Hacker moved to reconsider the
vote rejecting House bill No. BAG, provid-
ing for payment of the debts of the State
considered, and bill passed second reading.
RESOLUTIONS LYING OVER.
Resolution declaring that the necessity
no longer exists for filling Judicial Offices
in this State by appointment of the Gov
ernor, and providing for filling such offices
by election by the legal voters of the State.
Referred to Judiciary Committee.
Resolution for joint select committee
TO investigate and report upon the pro-
priety of authorizing the Governor to re
lease certain convicts in the penitentiary,
and to provide for punishing persons con-
victed Of minor ofenses in the counties in
which such convictions may occur.
| Passed.
Mr.. Prosser moved to take up the mo.
ton to reconsider the vote passing House
dill No. 433, amended 80 as TO abolish the
Office of Clerical Commissioner in the city
of Nashville. The motion was taken up
| and The House refused to consider.
House adjourned till tomorrow morning
at o'clock.
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THE NEW PASTOR OF GRACE
CHURCH, NEW YORK

The New York correspondent of the
Rochester Democrat serves MP the follow
ing dish; 1.-THE fact that Grace Church
had given a call to the Rev. C. Potter
gave a surprise to those who knew his
youth, and no doubt startled many of the
clergy by the destruction of well cher.
isked expectations At least fifty repu.
table and gifted men have had their eyes
fixed hopefully on that pulpit, aud per-
haps hardly less number have been can
vassed by the vestry. The agony is now
over, aud Mr.. Potter ia the fortunate man
who steps into the richest pastorate in the
UniOn. AT an age which must be consid-
erabiy under thirty, Mr.. Potter enters into
the service of the brilliant and fashionable
Grace Church, with parsonage of exqui-
site beauty and a salary of $4,000 per an
nun. This is better than Mr.. Beeeher's
emOluments, and he has been considered
the best paid of all American preachers.
He receives $4,000 withou. house and
Mr.. Poiter's future residence would rent
quickly for $4,000. But we are not sur
prised at the choice made by the church.
Mr.. Potter is not only promising young
man, but has the prestige Of astrong fam
lily name. He is the grandson of Presi-
dent Mott, and the son Of Alonzo Potter,
who was one of the highest dignitaries of
the church, and who was bishop OF OF Penn.
sylyanis at the saEae time that his brother
Horaiio Potter was bishop of New York