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The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1869-01-14
MISCELL ANEO US.

Galveston is the only place in Texa,
where greenbacks pass current.
$1,000 is the profit to the State of the
Ohio penitentiaries.
Blair county pays about $500 year,
for fox scalps.
Twelve men and two women are now
awaiting trial Tor murder in Massachusetts,.
A ''crow roost," with 100000 popula-
tion, has been discovered in Lancaster
county, Ky.
A Boston physician reports the death
OF three childred from eating the skins e
raisins.
The whole number of Engines oa tha
Erie Railway is $40. The lie of an en-
CINE is placed at / 3 years.
An American gentleman writes from
London that common American corn cobs
are sold in the streets of that city as
patent fire lighters eiSht for pcnuy
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1869-01-14

o. a farmer near Bloomington, H., re-
able manner lie started with his family TO
ride to Bloomington, 8 miles, in n wagon
The three children were pnt down in ia
bottom of the wagon, carefully wrapped up
in straw and buffalo robe. The father and
mother occupied he front seat. thinking their
little ones very comfortable. On raising the
robe at the end Of the journey all were found
frozen TO death. They had remained per-
fectly quiet and undoubtedly died without
pain.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1869-01-14
The Triumph.
ton I?

Root & Cady, Of Chicago, have appointed
l.. B. Powell, 1l6 Penn Avenue, Scranton
Pa, as one oftheir Wholesale Agents in the
East for the sale of their new Church Music.
Book, The Triumph" and other publca
,ions. Dealers can ba5 CT him as cheap as'
in Chicago, and save freight. Mr. Powell
is furnishing the Triumph to Choirs as9
Singing Schools at sl3 so per dozen,
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1869-01-14
The Hill Murder.

The trial of Twitchell, charged with the
murder of Mrs. HiH, his mother in law, ,
at Philadelphia, was brought to close
on Friday, January lst. The jury went
out about nine o'clock IA the evening,
and returned in twenty five z,ia1res with
verdict Of guilty of murder "a fie first
degree. The prisoner is said to have
received the verdict by throwing up his
hands in deprecating manner"
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1869-01-14

paS BY far the most disagreeable storm Of
the season visited this locality on Monday
last, and continued throughout the day and
night. 1t was fancy mixture of snow, hail
rain and sleet, and was anything but agreea
bic to pedestrians. On Tuesday morning, al
the trees were thickly coated with ice, and pre-
sented most beautiful appearance, but We feal
received considerable damage from the break
ing Of branches
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1869-01-14

o. John Baldwin, on Tuesday last, took
possession of the Washington Hotel, down
town, recently purchased by him of Wade
Clark. John has had experience in the bu-
stress, is capital good dfellow, and we think
will soon demonstrate to the public that he
knows how 10 keep Hotel" as hotel
should be kept. Mr.. Clark we understand
contemplates moving west.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1869-01-14

\ minnesota postmaster, who wished
to retain his Office, on being asked by
Postmaster General Randall whether he
had not opposed Dir Johnsou's policy.
replied: NO stree, and l want you to
understand that can change my politics
as fast as you, and when | can't keep up,
I'll resign
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1869-01-14

o. The third trial of the matter in suit
between the Burson Estate and the Dela.
ware, Leckawanna & Western r. r. Com.
pany, was held at Mauch Chunk last week
and resulted in a verdict of $49S7 SO fol
plaintiff, an increase of some 81, 900 over
last verdict obtained
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1869-01-14

y white oak tree was lately cut near
lleneys Bridge, on the Brandywine and
Reading Railroad 1t was two hundred
and twenty FIVE years old and six feet
across the stump, and contained seven
cords of wood.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1869-01-14
WelcomaI Old Prices.

L. B. Powell, ll6 Penn Avenue, Scran.
ton, Pa. is selling an Organ for Sl25 in
GreenbGcks that cost before the war $50
IN Gold. He will send full descriptive cir
cuIars upon application.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1869-01-14

The wool crop of New York State is
about Il 100000 pounds, which is priu-
ciPally grown in Washington, Rensselaer,,
Genessee, Livingston, Ontario, and Steu-
ben counties-the first named leading off
with 100000 pounds
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1869-01-14
Look out for your Clothes lines.

The clothes-line of ourneighbor Mr. George
Heller, was stripped of quantity of clothing
during the storm on Monday night last The
thief must have had hard time in securing
his frozen plunder. 1t is pity he could not
have been caught and punished as he deserved
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1869-01-14

We are told that Mr.. Nathan Cope, an
enterprising farmer of Coiumbiana coun-
ty, Ohio, has sold one thousand barrels
of apples from his orchard the past season,
at three dollars per barrel, and has prob
bly, another thousand on hand. His or
chard contains about eight acres-rather
valuable yield from small piece of
ground.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1869-01-14

OF Gen. Lowell Fl. Rousseau, commander
of the Texas and Louisiana military district,
died at New Orleans or Friday last, of in
fiamma,on of the bowels
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baton of Him by whom onf Commonwealth
has been so abundantly blessed.
JOHN w. GEARY.
Executive Chamber.
Harrisburg, January 6, 1869
GI1e 1effcrsonian,
THURSDAY, JANUARY IA, 1869.
Donation.

The friends and Congregation Of the Rev.
GEORGE Shafer. will make him donation
visit at his residence, in Tannersville on Thurs
day JAN 81, 1869, afternoon and evening. The
public are cordially invited to attend,
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1869-01-14

Elias Bowman, aged 60 years, died at
Lampeter, Lancaster county, Thursday
last. lie weighed nearly 400 pounds.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1869-01-14

OF Forty FIVE thousand dollars worth Of
carriages We're made in the Maine Peniten-
tiary last year.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1869-01-14

o. We have received from the publisher,
Mr. James Vick's, copy of "Vick's Illus
trated Catalogue and Floral Guidge, for
1869" The work is very neat affair, Is
beautifully illustrated, and must be of incal-
culable value TO any one desiring the choicest
flower and garden seeds. The Catalogue
and Guide is sent to all who desire il for
ten cents. Address James Vicks, Rochester
n. Y. Mr.. Va reputation as a seeds ma n
stands without q blemish in the market.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1869-01-14

At regular meeting of Post Wadsworth
No. 80, q. \. r., the following named per.
sons were duly elected officers to serve the
ensuing term, TO wit:
C.-J. w. Walker.
S. " C.,-B. Huntsman.
j. Y. C.,-H. y. Hitchcock.
Ajdt.,-D. S. Lee.
q. M.,-John McCarty.
Surgn.,-A II. Davis.
Chap.,-L. Smith.
S. Nc. p. Yetter
Q. NJ. S.,-John Huntsman.
O. D.,-Samuel S. Lee.
O. G,-Wm Brouch.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1869-01-14
CATTLE DISEASE.

Ike prevalence Of contagious or epide
mic diseases among cattle aud other ami
mails aas for some years past been a pro-
life source Of anxiety aud alarm anon
the prod gcers and consumers of meats in
many cf the States. 1t was therefore
deemed Ia1 portant to call a convection of
competent persons to take into considera-
tlon the means best calculated to rem
edy this great and growing evil. This
convention. composed Of three commits
sioners each frsm the fourteen States re
presented, appsiated in accordance with
an agreement by the several Governors,
Assem- oied at Springfield, Illinois, on the
hrst Of December last, and an account of
their Transactions is herewith presented.
Without legislative authority, but be.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1869-01-14

DiiigeBt bat unsuccessful search has
been repeatedly made for the coat of arms
.ol the State, and for the authority under
which the present design was establish
ed. 1t seems that for years past no trace
# either the original authority or design
could anywhere be found, and it is re-
commended that the Legislature take the
necessary steTs to supply the omission,
by such means as they in their wisdom
shail determine.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1869-01-14
STATE BENEFICIARIEs.

4 number Of benevolent, charitable
npd other similar institutions annually re-
ceive appropriations from the State for
their support. These appropriations, in
most, if Dot in all cases, appear to have
been adequate for the purposes to which
il WAS intended they should be applied
and are as liberal as can reasonably be
expected in the present condition of the
Treasury Of the State.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1869-01-14
THE sUsQUEKASNA FISHERIES.

\ preliminary report on the Susque.
hanna fisheries has been submitted by
jel. James Worrall, Civil Engineer, Com.
missioner under the act of the Legisla-
cure in reference thereto There are
some facts which should be embodied Ia
the report, but which can not be ascer-
tanned until early in January. Permis
sion has therefore been granted to the
Commissioner, at his request, to postpone
Tie submission Of his regular report until
she earliest day practicable during the
present mouth
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1869-01-14
PARIS IMPOSITION.

| hare received through the Secretary
.of Stale Of the United States, bronze
medal aud diploma from the Imperial
commissioners COR the best specimens OF
Pennsylvania an,hraite coal exhibited at
Ihe Paris Exposition in 1867. These
tributes TO au important branch Of the in
tetnaI resources Of Pennsylvania have
ieea assigned place among other valua-
bie relies in the Executive Chamber.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1869-01-14
TA3-ACES BIZ RAIDS.

ia accordance with an act OF the las:
session, providing for an investigation
OF the cilims Of citizens Of several couu-
t.es whose property was destroyed, dam
agel or appropriated for the public ser
wee. ani in the common defence in the
,yas - suppress the rebellion, a com
u'ission OF three competent gentlemen was
appointed, who have performed the allot-
Hai duties, and will soon make full re
I5.t Ot their Transactions.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1869-01-14

IL IL lacl Ircely conceded DN all engaged III
the mining and transportation of coal, that the
demand for this article is far ahead of the trans
porting means of supply, and still rapidly in
creasing. Millions of tons are now annually
consumed and as many millions of tons more
would find ready market, were the means at
hand to get it there. In this connection con-
slider the fact that New England's supply of
coal, both for manufacturing and domestic pur-
poses, is now dependent upon the New York
and Philadelphia markets, from whence it is
carried by the precarious route of the sea under
heavy insurance, and that, too at just such pri-
ces as third hand, speculative monopolists may
hold the article at, and some idea may be form
ed of the absolute necessity which exists for
the building of this road. As an investment
for dividends from tonnage alone there could
be none more safe, none more certain to paw
largely and promptly; while as matter of
convenience to those whose business requires
a continuous supply of coal, without Interrupt
tion from the heat of summer or the cold of
winter, who will pretend to estimate its value
in dollars and cents.
The charter obtained last winter for the
Pennsylvania end of the line, is most liberal in
all its provisions. Our statute books do not
contain railroad charter so admirably calcu-
lated, in every respect, TO protect the interests
of those who secure To themselves the owner
ship of its franchises and we are satisfied that
it needs but 10 be properly represented to those
whose Interest lie 50 Overwhelmingly in the
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1869-12-18

Losr AT SEA.-A night or two before last
city election, our reporter was out around the
city in search of item, to see and be seen, he
espied an individual who was snake-like vending
his way down Broadalbin street, and when
i" forninst" the Court House he careened q little
too much road-wise, and, as consequence,
was the next moment foundering III the ditch,
putting and blowing like a whale, and making the
water and mud fly in all directions After sew
eral vain attempts to get from his soft berth, he
succeeded in reaching shore, and, after surveying
for few minutes the narrow stream up and down,
he exclaimed, while visions of horrible shipwrecks
obscured his befogged vision: " Blast my-hic
eyes; but this is the-hic-frst time-hic-
that ever-hic-was out sight-hic-of land.
'Fraid-hic-wont get to town-hic-time 'nuf
to-hic-vote, them Observation-Disclosures one
loyl vote. 'Fraid-hic-'twill bust party up. 'Rah
-hic-for m-moc-hie-sy n' AT last
counts of said sDimmycrat," he had not got in
sight of land - nor will he so long as he sails
under such Captain, and ballasted with nitro
glycerne.
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1869-12-18

ExcIriNa.-The possibility of the Oregon
Central Railroad being carried eight ten miles
south of this city, and the further rumor that
attempt will be made at the next Legislature to
divide Linn county, has got up quite little ex-
element in portions of the county. There are SO
many Democratic aspirants tor Office in this
ty, and so few Offices to Eli compared to the num-
ber willing to become servants of the people, that
something had to be offered having PLAUSIBLE
show of accomplishment to keep the unsuccessful
at the coming convention FROM kicking out of the
traces. by holding out hopes Of another chance ut
the public crib. Our information leads us to be-
heve that the road will be built according to the
original intention, and one of the principal points
the line of the Oregon Central Railroad is the
city of Albany
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1869-12-18

STILL AHEAD.-That Star Spangted
Banner, which for seven years has waved
to the great satisfaction of its many thous-
and readers, and to the dissatisfaction OF
all swindlers and rascals generally, is even
more wide awake than ever. 1t has at an
immense expense secured the services OF
an eminent artist. and ..the result is that
it proposes to gice array splendid en-
craving entitled EvANGELINE 20 every
subscriber for 1870. This superb work
of art is one and one-laf by t,oo feet in
size, and is equal to the best S3 engrav-
ing ever offered. The BANNER is large
eight-page, forty column paper, overflow
ing with splendid reading Of all kinds
costs only rs cents year which is very
cheap for the prper alone, but the pub
fishers propose giving every subscriber
copy of their elegant engraving gratis.
The papep and its publishers are reliable
and it will pay to send for specimens to
THE STAR SPANGLED BANNEE. Hins-
dale, N H., or they can be seen at tins
office
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1869-12-18

The Boise Chronicle OF the 4th inst.
saws: Mr. Fl. P. Isaacs showed us let
ter from Orc Grand, which states that
winter has fairly set in in the new mining
region. Most of the. people have gone
into winter quarters, though some little
mining is going on. Prospecting bar
claims is proving successful, and good
pay is obtained The hill diggings are
very deep though extensive and rich.
It is generally believed that the mines on
Loon Creek will give employment to be-
tween 300 and 1900 miners next season.
Provisions, miners goods, ETC., are plen-
ty. Light very scarce-kerosene oil SELL
ing at six dollars per gallon.
"I am indeed very much afraid Of
lightning" murmured pretty girl, du-
ring storm. " "And well you may be, y
sighed her despairing lover, "for your
heart is made of steel"
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1869-12-18

APPEARAscE.-Our brethren of the quill have
generally, throughout the State, given many
kind words of fcommendstion and praise, for which
we feel not only grateful but proud. 1t is our
aim to deserve all that has been said of us in this
kindly spirit, and more Our ain is to grow bet
ter with age and experience We believe that
the REGISTER, in appearance at least is second to
NO journal in Oregon. Look at the number be-
fore you, kind reader, and tell US if you do not
think that we have right to feel proud of cur
looks. 1t has always been aim to do our
work we'll, and the reader can judge from the
specimen before him whether have succeeded
or not.
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1869-12-18

ABOUT OREGoN.-The Randolph
(Ark.) Erpress. of a recent date, con-
tains long letter describing portions Of
Oregon, for which we select the follow
ing, Publishing without comment:
When we speak of this valley (the
Willamette) we talk of the boast, pride,
and garden of Oregon. The climate of
this valley is such that grass grows on it
so as to furnish grazing feed for stock the
whole year round but the nights are so
cold that they cannot raise corn at all.
TThe specimens of corn and corn meal
exhibited at the recent Linn County
Fair look as though we could raise corn
a little-Wheat is the principal
crop, and yields SO abuEdantly that
it is seldom worth more than fifty cents
per bushel. Five hundred miles from
Sacramento we struck the head water of
the Willamette. A scene of beauty was
opened out before us which realize my
inability to describe-words are not ade-
quate. Down the center. courses the
Willamette River. Through the rich
basin, nearly fifty miles wide, most of the
surface is prairie and on either side of the
prairie land is a succession Of hills and
ridges, frequently of rounded shape,
generally thousand feet high and half
mile from each other, always covered with
thick luxurient grasses, and furnished
with numerous an unexcellable grazing
country. Still on beyond these foot hills
are the snow covered mountain ranges
enclosing this wonderful valley, that
seems to enjoy the widest range in vari-
ETY. of scenery ever found on tillable land
in one locality.
But while nature has done SO much to
beautify the landscape, her lavishness of
richness seems to have had very enerva-
ting influence on some of the inhabitants
of the valley. A livelihood is SO easily
obtained that no energy has been de-
manded, and in the southern or upper
part of the valley it appeared to me that
apathy, Incidence and slothfulness, were
the predominant traits of the people.
Almost every farm had the appearance
some of ours used to have few years ago,
where the old man died and the bows were
all off in the army. But as we come
down the valley toward the north. and
approached facilities for cheaper trans
portation Of crops, the general appearance
of civilization constantly improved. Each
farming community seemed an improve.
ment on the one just passed, and each
town we reached seemed to excel its nre.
=
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1869-12-18

CHRISTMAS TREE AT THE NJ. E. CHURcH.-As
previously announced in this journal, the Sab
bath School connected with the Methodist church
of this city is to have Christmas Tree. A COM
mittee has been appointed who will be in attend
ance at the church on the oath (Friday), ready to
receive and hang upon the tree all presents in
tended for the occasion. The exercises on the
25th will consist of one more brief addresses
with vocal and instrumental music. gener
Invitation is extended to the citizens of Albany
to attend We hope it may prove happy occa-
sion to all who attend.
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1869-12-18

BALL.-Several of fun-loving and enter
prising citizens who know how to get up and car
ry out such affair, announce that ball will be
given in this city, at Hauck & Myers new hotel,
on the evening of the 24th. From the known
character of the gentlemen concerned, we have
evory confidence in the success of the dance.
Good music has been secured, nice supper will
be provided, and those who attend will doubtless
get $5 worth of fun, the price of the ticket. We
return cur thanks to the management for a COM
plimentary ticket.
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1869-12-18

THE EVENING LAMP.-We have received the ad-
vance number of the above entitled journal. It
is 4 largo eight column weekly, devoted to news,
literature. agriculture, in fact is filled with the
choicest of reading matter for the family. 1t is
one Of the NEST entertaining well as the cheap
ost Of Eastern journals The price of The Epen-
iaS Lamp is 50 per annum, but we will furnish
esegister and one copy of the Lamp year
for 81 IS. Tho Lamp is published in Chicago, by
n. NJ Kellogg.
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1869-12-18

NEAT CABISETwoRK.-The neat and tasty job
of work in the shape of a show-w indow, in the
front of Hill & Sons drug store, Instructed for
Mr. Titus new jewelry establishment, was made
at the furniture warerooms of Mr.. Chas. Mealey,
and is a job of work that he may feel proud of.
This comes of employing frst-elass mechanics,
and using the best material. Mr.. Mealey has
received new furniture during the present week,
to which general attention is called.
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1869-12-18

FLoUR-No change to note Quote at 81 75@
25 as to quality.
wHEAr-At 81 25@1 60 p 100 lbs.
OATs-No quotations.
LARD-In tins, lie; kegs, 16e.
EGGs-Per dozen, 25@30c.
Portland quotations Flour-S3 100
SO. Wheat-65@70c. Lard-in tins, l6c !
kegs, lie. Butter-Rolls, soc; packed, ESQ 2sc.
Dried fruit-Apples, in kegs, Sc peaches, lie.
Eggs-2s @20c % dozen. oats-373c.
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1869-12-18

ESJoYMEsr.-Our young people are bound to
enjoy themselves during the long winter nights
that upon us, and in the absence of anything
else "surprise" parties all the rage. A "sur-
prise donation" party was to have come of Fri
day night, and from the preparations made we
imagine the recipients Of it viii not only be much
surprised but gratifed by the substantial tokens
of esteem and friendship presented to them on
said occasion.
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1869-12-18

Tors, ETC Messrs. f. NJ. Redfeld Co.,
ever fae aai yive to meet the wants and desires
of the little folks about holiday times, have now
on hand at their grocery establishment fine as
sortmept Of teys, candies, etc., bought especially
for the sncaslsn- The little should save up
their dzsnes. and call ON Frank when they wish
beantifxa toys or eandiss-
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1869-12-18
sEE first page for locals and general news.

LArE.-We are behind in time with the Presi-
dents Message. 1t should have been issued in
an "extra'' last week. We have two good and
valid reasons why the extra" was not issued
One was that the accident to our press, mentioned
last week, set us back two days; and second, ou
paper. ordered nearly two weeks before, through
negligence VIC suppose, had not arrived. With
out paper couldn't issue the Message if abun-
dance of time had been at our disposal We give
the Message in this number that our subscribers
may have it in a convenient form to preserve, to
refer to at any future time. 1t is an able docu-
ment, and well worth preservation.
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1869-12-18

THE GAV" PLew-Mr- N. b. Gay, brother
of ths Inventor Of the Gay" plow, with his
family has taken up his residence in this city and
viii commence the manufacture of the above men
TONED Iabor-saver- Mx- Gay Informs us that he
has made sone improvements On the original in
vention, and he thinks with the application of his
new improvements the Gay" pillow viii soon
take rank as the best and cheapest in the market