The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1868-09-10
MISCELL A N E 0 u S.

earnestly for victory.
The sixth clause of the Democrat plat
form pledges it to "reform of abuses"
Clearly a mistake. 1t must mean the ga
buse of reformers."
When the cold winds of the Sd of No
vcmber strike the resident of Utica, (you
take are, a cry will go up similar to the
one raised by skedaddlers during the war
-"stop the draft"
The Democracy want to have a chance
to deal with the finances Of the country.
Their last exploit in this line was in 1861,
when they succeeded in borrowing money
at sixteen per cent. interest.
Son The rebel who deprived you of
father will vote for Seymour and Blair.
Father. The rebel who deprived you of a
son will vote for Seymour and Blair
Will you vote with them.
Vote on the New y ork and Fire Road,
near Port Jervis, on the 7th Grant and
Colfax, l62 F.; Seymour and Blair, ll0.
Republican majority, 50.
There are prcmonitory symptoms of
another petroleum excitement. Several
wells which gave out have suddenly re
sumed spouting, to the great JOY of the
stockholders.
The last carpet bagger is Perry Fuller,
Of Kansas, who has gone to N.-Orleans to
take charge of the Office of Collector Of
Customs, TO which he has been appointed
by President johnson.
The Democratic party deliberately sa-
crifced thousands Of white men in order
to save its slaves, and yet it calls itself a
white mans party.
The colt "Narragansett," which won
the Sequel stake at Narraganestt Park Oh
Thursday, has been sold to Mr. Dennison
of New York, for $4,000, the highest
price ever paid for 4 colt of that age in
this country.
\ vote taken on the Long Branch
steamer, Jesse Hoyt, yesterday morning,
resulted in 2l3 for Grant, and l49 for
Seymour Among those voting for Grant
was Gov. Fenton.
\ vote taken on the Camden and Am
boy boat yesterday a. m, gave Grant III
votes aud Seymour 73. The announce
ment was received with three times three
for Grant and Colfax.
Among the names of Democrats who
have been chosen to officer the forthcom-
ing Seymour and Blair torchlight process
sion in this city, are those of several
known thieves. Proof ready in the Dis
trict-Attornoy's ofice.-TriJune
There is one Democrat in Goshen, .'Ad-
dision Co., Vermont. He was on the
doubtful list this year, but finally voted
for Edwards saying, Il guess I'll do so
this time, but all HI can't keep me from
voting for Grant and Colfax in Novem-
ber."
Samuel W. Lefingwell, ESQ.,, late of
The Lebanon (Ohio) Patriot, and Gen.
Vanderyeer, both prominent Democrats,
have repudiated Vallandigham, the for
mer giving up his connection with TIL e
Patriot because of Vallandigham's
nomination.
The Union men of New-Orleans are to
have grand torch-light procession on
the 18th. They expect to have 100000
men in procession. The news from Yer
mont gives them new courage, and they
will rcpudiate their old tyrants in No
vember by large vote.
"Amesty for all past political ofTenses,"
say the Democrats. Were the crushing
out of the Rebellion and the Reconstruc
of the Union on the basis of universal
freedom and equal rights, political Of
fenses If so, VIII not grant an amnesty
to the Republican party, and cease re-
Wiling them for their acts
John Z. Hoffman, Mayor of New York
city, was nominated for Governor by the
Democrats of that State last week. He
is probably the strongest man they could
have chosen, being popular among the
Germans. Two years ago he ran for the |
same Office, but was beaten by Governor
Fenton. 1t is the opinion of good judges
that the same fate awaits him this time. |
Secretary McCulloch, of Johnson's
cabinet, has come out for Seymour and
Blair. He says that the financial policy
Of the Democratic party, as declared by
the New York Convention, will bring
ruin upon the business of the country,
but he prefers that result to the perman-
ent triumph of Congressional reconstruc-
ton. Lovers of peace and sound business
men will hardly be able to agree with him
IN this decision.
While the Democrats in South Carolina
ire bowling lest the colored man shall be
Elevated to their status of being permit
ed to hold office, with view to catch
every "nigger" vote Gas they call it,, they
re condescending enough to receive them
a their association. As an instance, a
seymour and Blair Club in the town of
sumter, S. G., has for it's President a
Thite man, with two colored Vice-Pre
ents.
The Democratic platform recommends
ayment of the public obligations in strict
ccordancc with their terms. They leaned