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The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1869-03-11
Don't Agree to It.

At the Democratic Meeting held at the
Court House, on the 22nd ult. Richard S. Sta
pies was appointed representative delegate fo1
Carbon and Monroe counties, to the Democrat
&c State Convention. To this, because of usage
The Democracy Of Carbon object, and claim
their rights. Having appointed Joe Lynn, to
the same position last fall, they insist that he
shall be the man. OF course the Democracy OF
Monroe viii "knuckle" TO the demand, and Joe
will, viii becoming dignity, represent the dis
irict. But how about living in Luzerne coun-
~, and rePress ating Monroe and Carbon in a
State Convention? You know, joe you move
10 Hilllesbarre in less than a month and. be-
sides, Monroe, most magnanimously, gives
Carbon the senatorial delegate. We but speak
q word for the afflicted.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1869-03-11

The annexed paragraph from the New
York Tribune affords a striking iilustra-
ton of the magnitude of what are styled
the whiskey frauds on the revenue. Says
that journal, apropos to the Presidents
resolution to stop all that cheating:
In the year 1866, when the tax upon
distilled spirits was 50 per gallon, and
the amount collected was twenty nine mil
lions of dollars, one of the largest Of our
commission merchants, who had at the
time thousands of barrels of whisky in
his storehouse said that if the Govern
ment would give him the right to collect
the tax, he would engage to pay the whole
interest upon the public debt. Now this
interest for that year was one hundred
and thirty three millions, and the gentle
man referred to was at once thoroughly
acquainted with the trade, and emineutly
capable of estimating its amount and the
amount of tax honestly due upon it. The
presumption in favor of his opinion is
clear from the fact that only sixty-seven
millions of gallons should have paid the
interest, which would have left him at
least eighty millions of dollars to pay the
expense of collection and give his profit.
If President Grant puts his resolution
into full force, at the present rate OF duty
he will squeeze half the interest on our
debt out of the manufacturers and deal
ers in intoxication liquors.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1869-03-11

New York is fast place to live in, il
half is true that is told of its fashionable
society. The New York Independent
says that gentleman invited eight OF
his friends to dine with him at Delmoni-
co's-the celebrated eating house of that
city-a few days ago, and the bill for din
ner was over eight hundred dollars =
Another open pursed individual had a
few select friends to take supper with him
at his own house, and the flowers that de-
corated the table cost eleven hundred dol
lars 1t is also recorded of lady OF
New York, that she complained of her
straitened circumstances to friend be
cause her husband had in formed her that
he could not allow her the present year
more than thousand dollars month for
the purchase of her dresses, jewelry, etc
Is it any wonder that grave people are
contemplating a "crash" in business mat
ters.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1869-03-11

We gave an account few weeks since
of mysterious incendiary whose operations
the vicinity Of Newburyport, Mass, were
icreating CONSERVATION in all circles, and
were so stealthily conducted as 10 battle all
efforts at detection. The authorities ma We
at length obtained a clue TO the perpetrator
and have arrested wealthy and heretofore
respected residen. ofthe place, named Leon
ard Choate, W no has been committed for trial
upon fifteen separate charges OF incendarsm,
including the burning Of three churches and
several manufactures Mr.. Choate is q
married man, with family of four children.
and his crime seems to have been the result
more of species of insanity than malice, as
he has destroyed his own property as well
as that of others.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1869-03-11
NeW-Hampshire.

GRAND REPUBLICAN TRIUMPH-GREAI
REPUBLICAN, GAINs-3, 800 TO ,000 MA
JoRITY.-New- Hampshire acts wisely il
returning to Congress her three Members
who served the State ably and faithfully
through the XII Congress. Mr. Jacob Il
Ella, Of the lst District is a native Of
Rochester, n. H., where he was born in
1920. He learned the printing business
but abandoned it for agricultural pursuits
He has been several times a member Of
the New Hampshire Legislature, and was
for short time United States Marshal
AS membtr Of Congress he has served
with great usefulness On the Printing
Committee
Mr.. Stevens of the lid District is a
native of Derry n. H., and is by profes
sion lawyer has served six terms in the
New Hampshire Legislature entered the
Union Army as Major in 1861 and left
the service brevet brigadier general
Jacob Benton, reelected from the lid
District, is native of Vermont, was for
merly successful teacher, then lawyer.
He has served three or four terms in the
Legislature Of his adopted State, and was
a delegate to the Chicago Convention
which nominated Mr. Lincoln in 1860.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1869-03-11

r8-The Democrats hereabouts, who have
been chuckling over their imagined prospect
of President Grants following in the traitor
Gus footsteps of 4. j., consigned by the voice
of the people to disgraccful retirement, have
given over growing since the inaugural address
and the Cabinet appointments have been made
public. They no longer see treachery in the
man, any more than they did when he SO bad
ly threshed their friends in rebellion and, in
the bitterness of their disappointment, are more
disposed to curse now than 70 chuckle.
Democrats see no very encouraging sign Of
apostacy, in the Presidents determination to
"advise Congress not war upon it."
They are not particularly carried away with
the Presidents determination to execute the
laws, nor with his idea, that there is 'no meth
od 20 secure the repeal of bad or obnoxious
laws so effective as their stringent execution"
| Nor are they very strongly in love with his
ideas of Reputation. They see in them moth
ing very promising for their "greenback" doc
trine, and can now see in Grant nothing but
the line which marks the prompt and Just
course pursued by honest men and governments
in the payment of their honest debts.
| There is nothing in the inaugural which plea
ses the Democracy hereabouts, but if there is
one thing in it which they hate with a more
perfect bitterness than any other, it is that por
ton which refers to the negro and to negro suf
frage-the "d-d nigger," as Democrats love tc
call the American citizen of African Descent
With the opinions therein expressed passes
away the last hope for apostacy, and Dcmocra
cy are now more ready to condemn, than they
were, weel, ago, to praise the author of the
inaugural.
! We have no sympathy with the Democracy
in their bereavement, but we feel like doing
them kindness nevertheless. If they bu
repent of their evil ways and resolve, for til,
future to do only good, we can assure them tha
though they will never have opportunity t.
huzza over the apostacy of President Grant
they may yet learn to rejoice, with us, that 81
great and good man has been selected to re
deem the position of President, from the dis
grace heaped upon it by that arch traitor An
drew johnson.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1869-03-11

CJ In one OF Doct Ayers lectures he
states that Chemistry confers more practical
benefit on mankind, than any other science
yet from 10 other source could more be Sc
easily obtained. The arts and economies
which chemistry would teach, if more thor
oughly and generally studied, would speedily
exercise a most beHefcent influence. He
freely confesses that he is indebted to this
science for the virtues Of his remedies. and
advises that the practical application Of chem
aistry to medicine, the aris manufactures, and
agriculture be enjoined upon our colleges and
ols.-[Wrightville, Pa, Star
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1869-03-11

Oa The AMERICAN ODD FELLOW (th'
official organ Of the Order, for March is recei
we'd. Contents: The Ocean Twins, an intensely
interesting serial story; The Marriage Vow
An Odd Fellow Abroad; Truth; History o.
Odd Fellowship, embodying valuable dis
sertaiion on the secret societies of antiquity
\ IIair-brcadth Escape; Among the 'Bull.
and Bears startling revelation of the spec,
uiatiye msnir on Wall street Portrait and
Biography Of late CIR. Sec'y Curtis; W-aifs from
the West Scientific and Curious Facts; Ladies
Department; Facetin; Poetry; Miscellany, &c.
Published by John VI. Orr, 90 Nassau street
-Eew York. 50 per year.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1869-03-11
Kissing his Wife while Dying of Hydro
phohia

Mr.. Eckerson, who recently died of hydro
phobia at Saddle River, N. j., had to be held
by five or six men, and during his lucid in
teryals begged to kiss his wife, who was very
i'll in an other part Of the house. Just be-
fore his last dreadful fit he pleaded SO
plteously to kiss her once more before he
died. that, risking the consequences, they
took her TO his bed. The dying man care
fully wiped the froth from his face, and
COMPRISING his teeth tightly to prevent any
of the poisonous saliva exhuding from his
mouth, kissed the lips which he had so often
pressed in love and effection, and then re-
solutely turning away, after bidding her
adIeu forever, relapsed into dreadful par
oxysm aud died. The man who kept the
dog that bit Mr.. Eckerson after knowing
that 1t had been bitten by another mad dog,
a week before Mr.. Eckerson's death gave
him $50 as compensation for the injuries
sustained, and persuaded Mr.. Eckerson to
sign paper of release from further claims.
TIE neighbors are very indignant, and ia k
about clubbing together 10 carry on a suit
against the owner of the dog on behal If ofthe
widow and orphans. The neighbors think
that the very least that Mr.. Hopper can do
is 10 pay off mortgage of 500 resting on
Eckerson place, and they threaten a lawsuit
If he does not lift that mortgage.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1869-03-11
Conviction OF q Railroad Employee

The case of the Commonwealth vs. Ro-
bert Hamilton, was held in the Court of
Quarter Sessions at Wilkesbarre, few
days since, under the act of 1868, which
provides that "any employee of any Rail
road Company, through whose negligence,
or orders, injury to life or property shall
ensue, shall be punished by fine and i'm
prisonment," resulted in conviction, aud
sentence to the Eastern Peuitentiary at
Philadelphia for one year and one month.
The evidence brought out the facts
that on the morning of the third Of No
vember, 1868, Robert Hamilton was act
ing as rear brakesman on coal train OF
L. & r. r. That the engine got out Of
steam, and came to stop, the cars slow.
ly jamming Up against the engine. That
at this time, and before they had settled
back on forty foot grade, Hamilton
abandoned the train. In settling or sag
ging back, sixteen of the rear cars be
came detached that Hamilton could easi
ly have saved them but made no effort o
any kind, although he knew there was
freight train following closely behind
the cars run down gathering great i'm
petus, and mile or two from the poin
of starting collided with the freight kill
ing..four men (three instantly, and one dy
ing a short time after) & destroying larg
amount of property. This is the frs
case tried under the act, and will serv,
as warning to reckless breakesmen.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1869-03-11

A locomotive on the NJ. g. E. R. r. ran
off the Hackensack bridge into the river
through an open draw on Friday of last
week. On account Of the storm then pre-
vailing the engineer did not see the signal
until tco late to stop the train, and he and the
firemen saved themselves by Jumping from
the engine. The first car to the rear of the
tender broke It's coupling, and so was saved
The engine and tender alone were precipi-
tated into the water. They are completely
hid out of sight, the waller and mud being,
at that point, it is stated, nearly sixty feet
deep. The locomotive was a new one nam.
ed the patterson" and had been in use only
about three months. 1t had three driving
wheels, weighed over forty tons; it was in
tended for the heavy traffic. 1t will cause
considerable expense, time and trouble to
raise it from its deep bed and to clean and
repair it and put it in running order,
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1869-03-11

OF We have hitherto neglected ma king
mention Of the fact that the Ma nhattan Club
of New York, composed Of the very quintes.
sencc of the Democratic aristocrats OF that
city, recently gave grand banquet in hon.
or of John C.. Breckinridge and other promi-
neni Rebel leaders. Everything was con-
Quoted in the most fattering and compliment
tary amer towards these men, who were
honored only because they were conspicuous
as enemies of their country. The Bourbon
ism which controls the Democratic party of
the United States was fully illustrated on
this occasion. Because they were devoted
to the perpetuation of slavery, and had ex-
erted all their power 10 make it the master
of the Government. causing the death OF
thousands of our people, these men are feted
and praised by the Democratic magnates of
New York, who carry the fortunes of the
party IN their breeches pockets. There was
on this occasion, as a matter of course, the
most complete ha rmony of sentiment between
the hosts and the guests.-Bucks Co In.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1869-03-11
a Strange Case.

A young girl II years old, near Bur
lington, Racine County, Wisconsin, has
been in a trance about three weeks She
had severe attack of measles and dyph-
liberia, and had nearly recovered on the
Sth day of January, when she called her
father TO her bedside, and told him she
was going to sleep, and that she should
sleep for long long time. She said she
should look as though she was dead, but
she should not be dead, and she made her
father promise that he would not bury
her. Soon after making the rcqu est, the
child apparently died. The body was
enshrouded and placed in coffin, but ii
showed that the respiratory organs were
in use. The eyes closed. In that state
the girl has lain for 20 days without a
sign of life aud with no sign Of death,
other than sinking of the cheeks and
eyes, which would be natural with one
who had tasted for SO long period.
In the earl y part of last week vein
was tapped and blood flowed as naturally
as it would in live person. A blister
raised on the flesh precisely as it would
on that Of one alive. A person pressed
a finger on the hand Of the girl. Her
flesh was solid, and upon taking away the
finger, the spot was white. In few Sec
onds the color came again, precisely as it
would if the flesh Of living person were
pressed IN the same manner. The case
is attracting much attention among the
medical faculty of Wisconsin 1t will be
watched carefully to the end A large
number of persons have visited the house
and all express themselves as lost in won
der,
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1869-03-11

ka-O neighbor is considerably out Of the
way IN his statement ''that the Supreme Court
OF the United States has confirmed the viewsp
Of Judge sharswood, as to the validity of cain
contracts, over which "there was tremendous
howl from Radical journals" Judge Shars-
wood decided legal tenders to be unconstitu-
al, and it was against this monstrosity that
the whole Republican party so earnestly pro-
tested. The Supreme Court of the United
States affirmed the eonstitutionaliy oflegal ten
ders, winch makes wide difference in the case,
and triuunphantly sustains the protest against
sharswood's decision. These are the stubborn
facts IN the case, which no amount Of subter-
fuge can overcome
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1869-03-11

When the railroad across the continent oi
America is completed, there will be constant
conveyance by means Of railways and mail
packets for passengers desiring TO travel round
the world. This grand tour well be $4,000
miles in length and will cost 81 800 and will be
accomplished in about eighty days The
American tourist viii be able to visit England.
japan, China, Ceylon and Egypt. He viii
cross the Atlantic, North Pacific and Indian
Oceans, the Red and Mediterranean Seas, the
Continent Of america, and the Delto Of Egypt
lie viii be able to sail the beginning of May,
and to arrive home again about the middle OF
July.-1ppjetoH's Raiyv1y Guide.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1869-03-11

"Cory OLanus" has been to Washing
ton, and nosed out the following items oil
news:
Andy johnson is practicing on veloci
pede with view of running for Governor
of Tennessee. Seward is going to ST
Thomas on his own account and retire
there to study the nature of earthquakes
with view of utilizing volcanic power
for the working of saw mills and other
manufacturing purposes.
Wells has been offered the position OF
pilot on Sound steamer, but he is tired
of nautical affairs and wants peace. He
has bought a farm near Wethersfeld,
Coun., and will devote the balance of his
amiable existence to the cultivation of
the agricultural staple of that section
the fragrant onion.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1869-03-11

BSh-On our first page we give President
Grants Inaugural Address in full, together
with brief account of the proceedings at the
inauguration, and the names of the Cabinet off
GERS selected by the new President
The address, as it should, will be read by ey-
cry body, and We are satisfied that no one who
really loves his country can arise from its peru
sal without experiencing feryent feeling of
thankfulness, that in our new President. we
have, indeed, the right man in the right place.
We viii not indulge in comment upon the ad-
dress. 1t is so brief and vet contains so much.
so beautifully written yet so strongly to the
point, that comment could neither add to its
beauty, or give additional piainness to its mean
ing. 1t Is just such document as evidences
the statesman in its author; just such docu-
ment as but too seldom emenates from our
great men even in high places
With the Cabinet selected but few will find
fault Each one appears to be the man Just
suited to his position; and it is a matter of re-
gret that long since forgotten provision of
law may possibly deprive the country of the in
valuable services of \. T. Stewart. in the Trea-
sury Department. With Washburn. Stewart
Cresswell, Borie, Cox, Hoare and SchofaId as
advisers, and Grants strenth of mind and a.
bility to carry into execution, there is no earth
Iy reason TO doubt that the present will be one
of the most, if not the most, successful admin
istrations the country has yet been blessed
with
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1869-03-11

G-The Democrat published, approvingly,
last week, an article setting forth the fact that
Ex-Governor Letcher addressed three-thousand
negroes in Lexington, Va, on the 22nd inst,
and that the Rev. Mr.. Pratt made an effective
speech on the same day, at the same place and
to the same crowd. When it is taken into the
account that these speeches were made in the
interest Of Democracy, and that they are APP
proved by the Democratic press both North
and South, we must confess that the signs look
propitious. 1t is evidence that the Democra-
cy are rapidly approaching right way OF
thinking. 1t is bat very short time since.
that the Democracy looked upon the "nigger"
and the political parson' with horror. The
planting of the deadly upas into the midst of
a Democratic gathering, could not have scatter
ed the crowd more effectualiy, than would the
approach of the niger and the parson. Our
neighbor occupied high ground among the
scarry ones. All that is brayely altered now
Sambo and the parson are SO rapidly becoming
angels of political light and mercy to Democ-
cy, that both are already looked upon with ia
vor by the party; and we shall be much mis-
taken if the negro-sufrage amendment does not
become veritable Democratic plank, ere i.
has had opportunity to receive the sanction Of
the requisite number of State legislatures to Sc
cure its adoption. Verify, the world moves
rapidly now.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1869-03-11

The work on the double track of the Nor
ris & Essex Railroad is being pushed for
ward very rapidly, and in few months i:
will be finished through the whole length.
The rapid increase of business on this road
demands that the facilities should be increas-
ed and those having charge are doing all in
their power to accomplish that end al an
early day. Other important improvements
and additions for the running of trains, and
the safety CT passengers are being made,
which when completed will make this road
second to none in the world
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1869-03-11

The old ninth District of Indiana, so long
represented by Schuyler Colfax, included
Cass and Miami Counties. BY a recent act
of the Legislature the District was charged,
striking off Cass and Miami, which, with
others, make The ne,s Eighth District. The
old ninth, Schuyler's District, will have in
the Forty-First Congress the Vice President,
a Senator, ID. ID. Pratt, and too Representa-.
tires, Gen. Packard-Colfax's successor
and James N. Tyner just chosen to fill the
vacancy caused by the resignation of Mr..
Pratt, promoted to the Senate
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1869-03-11

In addition to utmost neatness Of wash
ing the milkroom and all vessels used for
milk and cream, the Frarie Farmer re-
commends that dishes containing pulver-
lied charcoal be placed about the ronm to
absorb ammonia and other gases that can
not be otherwise removed. The charcoal
should be freshly prepared, aud by heat
ing it after it has become partially satura-
ted with gases, they are driven of and
the charcoal rendered as efectual rs as
first
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1869-03-11

The annual meeting of the Delaware
Lackawanna and Western Railroad Com.
pany was held in New York week before
last when the following officers were elec-
ted; President, Samuel Sloan; Treasurer,
Andrew ]. Odell Secretary, Charles E, Car
ryl. Managers, William +. Dodge, Moses
Taylor, George Buckley, John |. Blair,
Rufus r. Graves, Lowell Holbrook, Simeon
B. Chitlenden, Samuel Sloan, George Bliss,
Percy r. Pyne, w. Walters Phelps. Joseph
II. Scranton, john q. Phelps, James Blair.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1869-03-11

lt2~ Reader, no matter whether male or fe
male, II you are fond of good tea, and want !
Grst rate article, call at Detrich's Drug Store
and you will find just the article. Charley has
the agency for "The Empire Tea and Coffee
Co, and viii, in person, or by friend Henry
dispense the best quality of teas at a great deal
less figure than they can be purchased at any
othcr Store in town.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1869-03-11

4 table of legislative salaries is inter-
estiug just DOW. Matte, fer scssioa Of
I5 days, gives each member $3.50 per
session Massachusetts, l30 days, s. 4
day New Hampshire, 50 days, So 80 a
day Rhode Island, 81 day Connect
cut, s400 per session ; Vermont, so days,
So a day New York, 10 days, $500 per
session; New Jersey, 50 days, So day for
first 10 days-$l 50 for each additional
day Delaware, so days, s3 a day Mary
land. so, 81 !; Kentucky, 60, 81; Ohio,
l20, So; Michigan, 10, 81; Indiana, 81,
SIS Illinois, so, 50 a day for 40 days;
Missouri, 80, So; Wisconsin, 50, $3.50
per session Iowa, so, So Minnesota,
80, So; Tennessee, 40, S5; Oregon, SIS
for 40 days; Nevada, ditto; Kansas, 81 a
day. The Pennsylvania members now
receive $1,000 for session, occupying
about one hundred days-or SO day
And some of them want to increase it.