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The New York herald., 1869-05-10
The Irish Church Question i'm the Hous,
of Lords.

The Irish Church Question i'm the House
of Lords.
By cable we learn that the ministerial mea-
sure disestablishing and disendowing the Irish
Church has been fully discussed in committee
of the whole House of Commons. The bill
may thus be considered as read third time
and passed 1t is noteworthy circumstance,
as indicating the strength of the present gov
ernment, that, though slightly modified in one
or two particulars, the bill in its present
shape-the shape in which it will be carried to
the Lords-is substantially the bill which Mr..
Gladstone framed.
The question which now demands attention
in connection with this matter Is, how will the
bill be received and treated by the Lordsp That
large proportion Of the members of the upper
house are opposed to the principle of the bill is
already well known. But will this opposition
be allowed to lead them so far as to reject the
bill? We hardly think this likely 1t is pos
sible, however, that they may seriously modify
it and send it back to the Commons. If this
is done there can be no doubt that Mr. Glad
stone will carry the House of Commons with
him and that the bill will be returned to the
Lords in its original shape. If the Lords again
refuse to pass it, it is certain that Mr. Glad
stone will make use of his prerogative by
creating as many new peers as shall force the
bill into law. The presumption is that the
Lords will not reveal their weakness by any
stubborn resistance. Resistance they know is
unavailing; and it may, we think, be taken
for granted that the bill in its present shape,
or substantially in its present shape, will be-
fore the autumnal recess receive the Queens
signature, and that forthwith the initial steps
will be taken to sweep out of existence an old,
irritating Irish grievance.
The New York herald., 1869-05-10
Annual Reduc-
annual Reduc.

Total reduction in twenty years 81, ,s43 OOO, 900
Putting the debt in round numbers at twen-
ty-six hundred millions, the reduction by this
process at the end Of twenty years will be as
follows -
Present national debt. 81 600, ,0O0 900
Total reduction IN twenty years by
purchaseof bonds. ds................. 1,843, ,OOO 900
baance unpaid. ld.............."... 81, 767, ,0OO 900
This is something, but it will not begin to
do. Our present national taxation is the
crying evil of the country, and here lies the
most urgent and pressing demand for relief
Suppose, then, we apply the interest upon
these annual purchases of bonds to the reduc-
ton of the interest on the general debt. By
the process of applying only the principal of
these purchases to the reduction of the princi-
pal OF the debt, and the interest of these annual
recoveries Of bonds to the reduction of the
interest on the debt, the results through twenty
years will be as follows:-
The New York herald., 1869-05-10
TRIPLE S HE E L
New York, Monday, May 10, 1869
TO ADVERTISERS.

All advertisements should be sent in before
eight O'Clock, p. NJ, to insure proper classf-
cation.
The New York herald., 1869-05-10
.S303, 5000

His estimated receipts (McCulloch's last De-
cember repOrD for the same period are
1927, 100000. We think they will be much
more; that with reformation of the whiskey
rings and reasonably honest returns from col
lections made from all sources, the receipts
for the next fiscal year will, and ought
to be, at least four hundred mil
lions. This is what may be easily done in
the way of reform in the collection
Ofthe public revenues. In retrenchment much
more may be done. The interest on the debt
may be reduced five millions instead of three
McCullochs estimates of expenses may be cut
down heavily. The civil service, which he
estimates at fifty millions, can be reduced to
forty at once, and fifty instead of seventy-five
millions should do for the War Department.
Next, leaving the navy fifteen millions, as cut
down, we believe, by Congress, the Interior
Department is too costly for Grant by ten
millions at McCulloch's estimates on the john
sonian plan of operations. These savings,
then, ought to be made on McCulloch's esti-
mates -
Interest on the debt. $4,000 900
On War Department. Observation-Disclosures. 25, 100000
On the navy 100000
On Interior Department. 100000
Totai. $685. ,OOoOO0
Adding this sum of savings to what ought
to be the gains upon McCullochs estimates of
receipts, we should have at the end of the next
fiscal year this exhibit in our favor over McCul-
loch's calculations -
Treasury receipts ts.s $4,000 900
Savings In expenditures .............. 55,000,0C0
lotdi' Sloz.VVoVVV
This surplus would at once enable Congress
to cut down our taxations to the extent of a
hundred millions, or twenty-five per cent, still
leaving the necessary margin for the purchase
of a million of bonds weekly. General Grant,
then, is right Economy, retrenchment and
reform are the remedies for our national debt
and taxations, and nothing else will save us
from wreck and ruin.
The New York herald., 1869-05-10

in the lessening Of our burden of taxes and
in bringing us within view by the naked eye
of complete extingushment of this English
looking mountain Of debt?
The Secretary Of the Treasury estimates the
national expenditures for the fiscal year begin
ming July l Of the present year and ending
June 20 1870 "a follows
The New York herald., 1869-05-10

NIBLO'S GARDEN Broadway.-TuE BURLEsQUE Ex-
OF The FORTY THIEVES.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1869-01-07

The "IIearth and Fireside" of which We have
received the first three numbers, is really ono
of the most readable, and successful in its gen
eral get up, of any of the newspaper candidates
for public favor, that has come under our OBJ
servation in many day. ike Marvel" Mrs
Harriet Beccher Stowe, Bayard Taylor and 7
host of like celebrities contribute to its columns
and when the efforts of these are backed up by
the untiring energy of such men as Pettingill
Bates & Co, names so well known in the news.
paporial world, we do not see how anything
Subscription price 81 per annum. Everybody
should subscribe for it.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1869-01-07

BSg-Our young friend Josephus Williams,
NJ d., son of Mr. Peter Williams of this bor-
rough, took leave of his friends, hereabouts, on
Monday of last week, preparatory to his de-
parture for Sitka in Alaska Territory. lie
sailed from New York, for his destination, on
Thursday last. The Doctor is quite a young
man, but is well posted in his profession, and
as able practitioner as many who have lived
twice his years. Since graduating he served,
with credit to himself, tour as Surgeon in the
Navy, and for a couple of years in the Army
Medical Department on the plains. lie now
goes as Surgeon in the Army and will remain
in Alaska several years. 1t is creditable to
he Doctor that his professional character stood
so high in the medical Department at Wash
ington, that his present appointment was Sc
cured without even the formality of an exam
ination. May health, success and long years
Of usefulness be his,
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1869-01-07

o. For the following reasons every
teacher in the County is expected to be
present at the Institute, beginning on Mon
day next:
First The law compels the County Su-
perIniendent to hold an annual institute, and
by just implication it compels the teacher
10 attend it.
Secondly Our teachers need improve
mcni; the experience of veteran educators
like Professors Saunders. Coffin, Jack and
Ermentrout must be profitable TO our tea CHI
ers Especially those who have but limited
experience in their profession.
Thirdly The County pays the expen-
ses of the annual institute, and therefore
every taxpayer is defrauded by the failure
of any teacher 10 attend and receive the ben
fit for which the money is expended.
Fourthly y:-The teachers are flowed the
time thus spent at the County Institute.
deem i: my duty 10 announce beforehand,
that those teachers who have just entered
the profession, will forfeit their certitica ties
if they do not attend. And in every case
the teacher who fails TO attend, will either
lose his certificate. or have his want OF pro-
fessional spirit and zeal indicated by q low.
er mark on the same.
Professors Saunders, Jack, Coffin and
Ermentrout, will be present during the en-
tire session of the Institute.
J. B. STORa., Co. Sup't
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1869-01-07

Congress resumed its sessions on Mon
day, after long holiday recess. As bare
ly two months remain before it will end
by limitation, we may expect that the
public business will receive some atten-
ton. Little or nothing will he done re-
lative to seconstruction unless it is to act
on TIE Georgia case the financial ques-
tion is likely to be passed over on account
of the impossibility of a majority agree
ing upon one policy ; and the proposed
constitutional ameu4ment in regard to
suffrage will evolve good deal of talk
before any vote is taken. 1t looks very
much as if Congress would content itself
with merely passing the appropriation
bills.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1869-01-07
~ AYERS AMERICAN ALMANAC, fol

o. AYERS AMERICAN ALMANAC, fol
1869, has been received by the Druggists
and dealers for delivery gratis, to all who
call for it. This number contains proofs to
show that some of the stars have existed for
sirty million Of years. We had not sup
posed such proof possible, but the Doctor
gives it in shape which seems indisputable.
His witticisms have long made his book ac-
ceptabe; his medical advice makes 1t indis-
pensable to families, and now he adds the
most startling problems of abstract science
to its attractions.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1869-01-07

gGy- Our friend Shuman Wagner has but
recently returned from the City with large adj
ditions to his already large stock of Dry Goods,
Groceries, Hardware, which he will no doubt,
almost give away to his old customers, and as
many new ones as will make it point to call
on him. Shuman has also laid in fine assort-
ment Of pickles, Il new article of merchandise
in this latitude, which the public would do well
to examine and try. They will be sold cheap
as will everything else in the store, while moth
ing will please his gentlemanly clerks, Tommy
and Johny, so well as to be kept busy waiting
on customers.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1869-01-07
Sales of Real Estate.

J. ii. McCarty sold his vacant lot, on
Main street, near Robeson's, in this borough
20 by $50 feet, to Samuel Hood for 81 900
occupied by Theodore II. Mann, to John II
Conner, for 5000.
Reuben r. Cress sold his house and lot
on Mcdowell street, in rear of the new Lu.
theran Church, to Thos. Lower, for $4,000.
Valentine Kautz sold his property on
Franklin street, now occupied by William
iIuntsman as Wheelright and Blacksmith
shop, TO l.. w. Van Buskrk
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1869-01-07

Humboldt's description Of alarm pro4
duced by an earthquake upon those who
for the first time experienced the effects
of the phenomenon, is i'll all probability
the correct one. "The impression here is
not" be says, "the consequence of the
recollection Of destructive cGtastrophes
presented to our Imagination by mar
ratives of historical events; what seizes
us so wonderfully is the disabuse of tha5
innate faith in the fxidity Of the soil and
the surest foundation of the earth. Froua
early childhood VIC are habituated to tho
contrast between the mobile element wa
ter, and the immobility of the soil on
which we stand. Al the evidence of our
senses confirm this belief. But when
suddenly the ground begins to rock be-
meath us, the feeling of an unknown
mysterious power in nature cominS into
operation and shaking the solid globe ar
rests in mind The illusion of the whole
of our earlier life is aunihilated in an in-
slant.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1869-01-07
J. Il. MURRAY.

In consequence of unpleasant weather,
the donatio visit of January lst, at Sha W
nee, was posponed. On Saturday evening,
ID inst, few friends met, and, separate
from, and in addition 10 their donations, pre-
sented 10 Rev. J. Kirby Davis beautiful
testimonial Of friendship and personal cs
teem-a very handsome SiIrer Ice Pitcher
and Salper.
This present was the gift ofhis lady friends
of Shawnee and Pahaquarry,- by
Mrs. Daniel La Bar, and accompanied with
an appropriate address, on behalf of the La
dies, by Mr.. Isaac r. Transue
A gift like this is not 10 be weighed mere
ly by its intrinsic worth. On the Saver
was placed gold coin, the donation OF
one of the most advanced in age of any in
our community. May her life be proiracted
to many more healthful years, and may the
ties of friendship between the donors and
the recipient of these Gifts, be so closely
cemented and sanctified as never 10 be bro
ken.
The parties Immediately interested, will
please accept this card as the meriled and
public acknowledgment of Gift, as unex.
pected as it is valuable
EIRRV DAVIS
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1869-01-07

The New York Sun notices the slaugh-
tering of FIVE full blooded Durham steers
which were purchased by city butcher
from the breeder, Mr.. Hink, of Ohio,
The dimensions Of these bovine monsters
were extraordinary two of them were
FIVE years old, each measuring five feet a
cross the back, % feet in grth, and
weighing 1000 pounds ; one was four
years old, measuring on the back four and
half feet, in girth 10 feet, and weigh
ing $500 pounds the two others were
three years of age, Is feet in girth, and
weighed respectively 1920 and 3,4S0
pounds. These were the finest young cat
tie ever seen in New York.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1869-01-07
An ImDortant Bank Case.

a case which involves the responsibili-
ty Of Banks in receiving Bonds and other
articles for safe keeping was tried Lancas-
ter City recently One Merit Smith Of
York county, brought suit against the
Lancaster County National Bank, to OBJ
tain .. S. Bouds 30 the value Of $500
which he alleged he had deposited with
them The deposit vas made in 1866;
in the presence of witnesses, aud in JAM
uary, 1867, Mr. Smith called for his
Bonds, and was informed that they were;
not there Very able counsel was en-
ployed on both sides, and the examination
Of the trial occupied considerable time
The Jury rendered verdict in favor OF
the Plaintiff Of Si,lS4,50 the whole
amount of the claim. Upon the rendi-
ton of the verdict, the counsel for the
Bank moved for new trial.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1869-01-07
Authorizations.

\ recent extensive examination into
the character of goods sold at large nun,,-
Der of grocery stores in New York city
dscloses besides short weight, adu!tera-
tions Of the following character Ground
Java coffee contained roasted bread
crumbs, peas and rye chickory, barnt su-
gar and coffee essence. Ground cinaa-
mon was adulterated with tapica, ground
mace with pulverized crackers. ground
cloves with spices of all kinds, from which
the essential oil had teen extra ed. Tes
contained willow leaves, genuine broken
leaves, agglutinated ty some artifce,
damaged leaves and tea dust. The green
tea was colored with a powder supposed
to be PruSsian blue, and the sugar was
water to extent OF ten per cent.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1869-01-07
The IActura.

The lecture on "Woman's Influence" on
Saturday evening last, at the Court House, was
attended and listened to with delight, by Il
large, intelligent and fashionable audience. -
As we predicted would be the case the subject
was ably handled by the lecturer, the Rev. Mr..
Henkel 'Woman's Influence" upon Society,
in all its phases, both for good and evil, was
most faithfully, fcarlessly and eloquently por-
trayed and if the lessons inculcated take root
here, our community cannot but be benefited
The music by the choir. under the able leader
ship of Mr. l.. IIiblcr, was excellent-fully G.
quail, we think, and so did the large audience,
to any ever heard in the Court House, even
when vouchsafed by professional singers
This part of the entertainment added no little
to the interest OF the evening.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1869-01-07
"The Triumph"

Root & Cady, Of Chicago, have appointed
l.. B. Powell, 1l6 Penn Avcnuc, Scranton,
Pa, as one of their Wholesale Agents in the
East for the sale of their new Church Music
Book, THE Triumph" and other pubica-
iions. Dealers can buy OF him rs cheap as
in Chicago, and save freight. Mr.. Powell
is furnishing the Triumph to Choirs and
Singing Schools at $3.50 per dozen.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1869-01-07
Printing Office DESTROYED.

The printing establishment of Messrs.
Laciar & Boyle of the Mauch Chunk
Gazette was destroyed by fire on We'd
nesday morning Dec. 30th. The loss
was covered by insurance in the Lycom-
ing Mutual Company, and they will re-
sumo operations again as soon as they
procure new meterial which is already
ordered.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1869-01-07

Intelligence from New Orleans that
the Revenue and Custom House officers
at that place are for the greater part
thieves, and the large revenue that the
national treasury should derive from that,
source goes almost wholly into the pock
cts OF the robbers Millions Of money
that rightfully belonged to the govern
ment has been divide among the thieves:
These FACTS have, over and over again,
been placed before J Johnson and his Wash
ington subordinates, but they make no
earnest effort to arrest The thievcry, for
the reason, it may be, that they are part
ners in the distribution. With such Of
fcials, could the nation long hold out
against bankruptcy 1t is hoped that
Grant, on coming to power, will at once
clean out this dirty nest, and provide for
an honest collection of the nation re-
venue.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1869-01-07
Fire.

The Barn Of Mr.. Harrison GARNER, in
Stroud township, together with its contents,
consisting of hay, grain, straw, harness,
sleds, &c. was destroyed by fire, between 8
and 10 o'clock on the morning of tire Goth
lncendiary. No Insurance. Loss about
81 800.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1869-01-07
]. KIRBY DAVIS.

Iackdrds Monthly, published in New
York by S. S. Packard, the principal OF
a we'll known business college, is really a
valuable periodical for young men-for
whom it is especially designed-and for
everybody else. Mr.. Packard has Sc
cured the assistance of body of con-
tributors of which any monthly magazine
might be proud, and they keep him
supplied with matter of the very best
character. There is no nonsense about
it, but practical, vivid papers on real life
in the great city, and sensible discourses
upon tthe vital questions of society and
successful business principles. The price
of Packard is but 81 per year.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1869-01-07

The undersigned, desires to return the thanks
of the Members ofthe A. II. T.. Church, to the
citizens of Stroudsburg for their benevolence.
Especially to Mr.. David Keller, Esq, for hsi
generosity in granting the use of his splendid
Fair. Also to the Ladies who assisted in con-
Quoting the Fair, and by whose earnest efforts
and assidious labors we realized the sum Of
S52.02, clear of expenses. The undersigned
gratefully acknowledges the receipt of Il ,plcn-
did Silver Castor, which he was made the
recipient of through the votes of the citizens.
Trusting that he may ever merit their favor he
subscribes himself their humble servant,
J. B. MURRAY.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1869-01-07

psa. The Legislature assembled at Harris
burg on Tuesday. In the House John Clarke,
of Philadelphia, was elected Speaker. In the
Senate, DIR. Wilmer Worthington, OF Chester,
was elected SPEAKER. Charlton Burnett was
complimented with the Democratic vote for
the same position.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1869-01-07

Howard Peterson, of Custards, Craw
ford county, offers one hundred dollars re-
ward for any information concerning the
whereabouts of his son, Ezra Peterson
who disappeared from Greenwood, Craw
ford county, in August, 1867, at which
time he was about thirteen years old.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1869-01-07
Special Notices.


A GENTLEMAN who suffered for years
from Nervous Debility, Premature De-
cay, and all the effects of youthful lndiscre-
ton, will for the sake of suffering humanity,
send free to all who need it the recipe and
direction for making the simple remedy by
which he was cured. Sufferers wishing to
profit by the advertisers experience can do
so by addressing, in perfect confidence,
JOHN b. OGDEN,
No IL Ceder street, New York
December y, lsSs.-yl,
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1869-01-07

1t is estimated that there are at least
two hundred establishments in New York
city for the receipt of stolen goods, COM
monty called Fences" A jewlery store
on small scale, is usually fitted up on
the first floor, and the fence keeper sits
at his humble show window, furnishing
up an insignificant article, while waiting
to receive the proceeds of some extensive
burglary.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1869-01-07

Al sale of cows and heifcrs in Bucks
county lately, twenty animals, ranging
from three to ten years Old, brought the
sum of 81 ,99S-within triAe of 500
per head. An A!derney heiier, three
years old. sold for $3.50, and another Give
months oldl for Sl0O.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1869-01-07

The United States Assistant Assessors
Of the Sixth Congressional District
(Montgomery and Lehigh counties), have
just completed an estimate of the popula-
ton of the District. Montgomery county
is set down as having rs, $50 white and
S75 colored, and Lehigh county G0,797
whites and 50 colored
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1869-01-07

gSy~ Read James S. Whites card in to-day's
paper. Jim has had much experience in his
line of business, and if he does not do n good
Job and do it reasonably too, We don't know
where to look for the man who will.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1869-01-07
Donation.

Owing to the inclement state OF the weather
on the 1st inst, the Donation to the Rev. Hen
ry Seifcrt, of Hamilton, was postponed until
Saturday the 9th inst, afternoon and evening,
at the Parsonage, at which time the public are
cordially invited TO attend.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1869-01-07
Welcomel Old Prices.

L. B. Powell, ll6 Penn Avenue, Scran-
ton, Pa, is selling an Organ for Sl25 in
in Gold He will send full descriptive cir
cuars upon application.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1869-01-07

The Tiouesta Press says there is an e1-
tensive mine of lead ore with eighteen
per cent. of silver in Forest county, which
will be developed when the proper time
comes.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1869-01-07

Judge Baker, of the New York Su-
premc Court, sitting at Buffalo, has de-
cided that mans wife cannot be his law.
full partner in business.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1869-01-07

Bsy~ At meeting of the Stockholders
Of the Monroe County Agricultural Socie.
ty, held at the Court House, on Tuesday
last, the following named persons were
elected Directors, viz
John b. Storm,
Barnet Mansfield,
Theodore Schoch,
VIM. S. Wintermute,
VIM. S. Rees.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1869-01-07

Providence, Rhode Island, presents a
woman to an admiring world who has had
FIVE children in eleven montbs-triplets
at first twins next. She ought to vote.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1869-01-07

New Jersey is called the garden field
of Methodism, which has now over 50,.
900 followers in that State. The Metho-
dist Church edifces are among the hand
soonest in New jersey.