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The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1869-01-28
A Mistake of Four Millions.

A somewhat important error in our
measurement of the sun from the earth
has been discovered. 1t is now proved
that we have been accustomed to over
estimate the distance by four millions OF
miles, and that instead of ninety FIVE mil
lions the real figure is niuety-one. This
discovery is credited to Mr.. Stone, of the
Royal Observatory, at Greenwich, Eng
land. 1t is not probable that the sun
and earth are gradually drawing nearer
to each other? There are some persons
who profess to believe that ultimately our
earth will plunge into the orb of our day
and be consumed. We patiently await
the result Scientific american.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1869-01-28

near the late James Posten's residence, in
Stroud township. On Sunday, the 18th, two
persons were baptised by immersion, and on
Sunday last the same rite was administered to
eight persons, in the presence of some six hun
dred spectators. Meetings have been held ev-
cry night for the last three weeks, and ap-
pointments for every evening this week are be-
ted in the meetings, and the church is well
filled nightly. The crowd in attendance. on
Sunday evening was estimated at 400 persons.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1869-01-28

Gen Schnrz recently elected L. SEN
ator from. Missouri has beea citizen of
the United States more than eleven years.
He took out his first papers in 1857, aud
obtained full naturalization papers on the
l7th of September, 1889. la the same
year he was a candidate for Lieutenant
Governor of Wisconsin, being defeated
by 209 majority, though the Republican
candidate for Governor, Alexander ".
Randall, now Postmaster General, was
elected by lis majority.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1869-01-28

EGy The "HEARTH AND HOME" to which
in recent notice, We inadvertently gave the
name Of "liome and Fireside," improves with
every week fits existence. We expected much
from Messrs. Pettengill, Bates & Co.. and their
able corps Of editors contributors and assistants
bat Hearth and Home" is already far ahead
Of our most sanguine expectations Wenotice
that in addition TO the number of good things
given each week in the paper, the enterprising
publishers have made arrangements for an e1-
ira gift to each subscriber and to each posses
sor Of the Sth number of the paper, in shape of
asplendid engraving, entitled, 'The Pet of the
Village" IL is from recent German picture,
not before copied in this country, and the i'm
ported engraving costs at retail Sc Single
copies Of No. 8, containing the engraving prin-
ted on tinted paper, and large Valentine pic
ture by Mast, can be had by enclosing 10 cents,
and addressing Pettengill, Bates & Co., 81 Park
Row, New York. The subscription Price Of
"IIesrth and Home" is only 81 per annum.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1869-01-28

GG-Our people viii learn with regret, that
Ihe labors OF the Rev. e. S. Eyeritt in our
midst will close with the services in the Pres
lyicrian Church on Sabbath next. Mr.. b.
has labo-ed most zealously in the cause Of his
Divine Master, since his coming among US we
believe, with fair measure ofsuccess. To his
individual efforts, and the efforts of his estima-
bic lady, probably more than TO any other hui
ran agency, are we indebted for the fine new
rharch in which the Presbyterian Congregs-
iion now worships. While they will carry
with them to their new homes, the best wishes
Of their many friends both in and out of the
church connection, they will also bear with
them full measure of regret that relation and
intercourse 30 pleasant as have been theirs
should 30 soon terminate. Mr.. L. has accept
ed I call at Mt Clair, y. J.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1869-01-28

Henry Vail, notorious burglar, who
was convicted of robbery at Easton about
three years ago and sent to the peniteu-
tiary, from which he had made his es-
cape, was recently arrested in Indiana
and taken back to his old quarters. He
gives thrilling account of his adven-
tures since making his escape \ por-
ton of the time he spent at Morrisvlle,
in Bucks county, where he worked at
shoamaking. He afterwards visited Eas-
ton.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1869-01-28

Iu the north part of Saratoga county,
town of Greenfield, n. Y, recently, there
was trio of weddings, in one house, al
the same time, on which occasion an old
lady aud her two daughters were led to
the alter. The mother a. a widow the
first daughter was a widow of two months,
and her husband a widower of four
months the other was girl of seven
teen and the espoused man of about
thirty years, who had recently obtained
a divorce from former wife, The min
ister was considerably confused to know
when he had finished, and it was under
stood that he was to be paid at wholesale
price, and receive the equivalent in fire
wood.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1869-01-28

4; 4 meeting Of the Directors of the Monroe
County Agricultural Society, the following
named gentlemen were elected officers of the
Society, to serve during the ensuing year:
President-John Edingcr.
Vice Presidcnt-Charlcs D. Brodhead.
Sccrctary-Jo ohm B. Storm.
Treasurer-Barnct Mansfield
John :. Fisher, Esq, was appointed Audi
tor to examine and settle the account Of the
late Secretary and Treasurer.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1869-01-28

rG-We are pleased to see the Mauch Chunk
Carctte, which was burned out on Christmas
day, on our table again, and looking as good
as new. The editor, in spicy article, gives
n graphic account ofthe fire and its consequen-
ces. May increased patronage be the conse-
quence to the enterprssing firm.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1869-01-28
ReViValS.

A series Of revival meetings, closing on Sab
bath evening last, have been held at the Meth
odist Episcopal Church in this borough, under
charge Of the Rev. Mr.. Ridgeway. The num-
ber Of seekers" was quite large, and, We under
stand, that quite number were hopefully con-
yerted.
A series Of meetings, of similar character,
under charge of the Rev. Mr.. Francis of the
Baptist Church, is now in progress, and has
been for some time. at the BeekleyyiIle church,
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1869-01-28

C+T We learn that the Eienberger Bro
ihers-Lorenzo, Robert, Sivora, and Milton
are travelling the Country, giving Concerts
as Quartette Club. They should not fail
70 c inc this way, where their many friends,
who know somewhat of their fac singing,
VII be glad 10 give them rousng houses.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1869-01-28

The practical defeat in the House OF
Representatives of the Niagara Ship Can
al Bill, which appropriated twelve million
of dollars from the Treasury, is good
beginning and an assuring vote to the
country waiting with no little interest for
some indication of the future policy
There are good many enterprises worthy
to be helped, but the general welfare and
public faith must take precedence.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1869-01-28
Senatorial.

The dispute in the Indiana Legislature
over the Seuatorship has been ended by
the election of Hon. d. s. Pratt. of Lo-
gan.port, Mr.. Cumhack's name having
been Withdrawn Of Mr. Pratt, we know
nothing, except the fact that he was elect
ed representative in Congress from
the Eighth district of Indiana, last Octo-
Der.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1869-01-28

sG-The Governor has not yet signed the
warrant for the execution of Brooks and Orme,
confined in our County Jail, under sentence OF
death. The delay is doubtless owing to the
fact that he is but just recovering from severe
illness. We learn that an effort is being made
10 have the sentence of the prisoners commu-
ted 70 Imprisonment for life.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1869-01-28

A Mr.. Whipple, of Kingsville, Ash
tabula county, Ohio, while killing a hog
two weeks ago had one of his fingers bit
ten off. Amputation was made about
the wound, and it was apparently doing
we'll, when he was taken sick, and before
his death on the Sd, he exhibited all the
symptoms of hydropobia
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1869-01-28

At recent trial of revenue case in
New York, skillful experts swore that
some specimens of foreign brandy which
were submitted to them were not only
genuine, but were worth Sl2 gallon in
gold. when it was afterward proven that
they were manufactured in Brooklyn, and
were not brandy at ALL
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1869-01-28

y marine curiosity just presented to
the Connecticut Historical Society, is the
work of shell fish from the Philippine
Islands. 1t is shelter for ths little crea-
ture, fifteen inche. long and fom three
quarters to one and half inch in diane
ter, shaped like cornuc)pia, and re-
sembling delicate fabric OF lace work
wrought from obsetos or spun glass.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1869-01-28

San Francisco's latest invention in the
way of deadly weapons, is n ;wo-edge dirk,
with the handle at right angles to The blade.
like chopping knife. The blow in deli
vered straight from the shoulder, and goes
clean through man the first time.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1869-01-28
Oyster SupDer and Visit.

An Oyster Supper and Visit will be given to
tie Rev. J. Kirby Davis, at his residence, in
Shawnee, on Thursday evening, Febeuary 4th.
= cordial invitation i extended to the public
generally. Should the weather, on the even
ing Of the 18th, prove unfavorable, the next fair
evening will be improved for the purpose.
BY order of the Committee.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1869-01-28

Mr.. Grow, Chairman, has issued a call
for meeting of the Union Republican
State Committee, to be held at Harris.
burg on Thursday, the 4th of February,
to determine the time aud place for hold
ing the next State Convention.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1869-01-28

Counterelts of the new one cent pieces
have made their appearance in Boston
The shield on one side and the United
States on the other are omitted while a
hardy perceptIbe impression. of the ~orCf
"not" is inserted over the word "oue'' in or
der to escape the law,
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1869-01-28

General Sheridan has transmitted the
ofhelal account of another victory over
warlike indians on the Plains. Ye eeu.
tie savages were astonished and van
pushed by little Phil. tactics.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1869-01-28

nsA-lt is said that the New York Trt>
6une divided slS0,000 among its stock,
holders during 1868, aud its aggregate
profits during the year are said to have
been S250,00O.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1869-01-28

sng~A call for State Temperance Conven-
tion, to be held at Harrisburg, on Tuesday, the
o3rd Of February inst, is now being circulated.
The call is signed by Rev. Albert Barnes,
Bishop Simpson, Ex-Governor Pollock, and
others
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1869-01-28
Donation.

The friends of the Rev. George B. Dechant,
will give Donation mt the residence of Mr.
Charles Keller, in Cherry Valley, on Thursday
evening, February llth, 1869. The public are
cordially invited to attend.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1869-01-28

The Penn'a Legislature has before it a
new Registry law, carefully framed to hold
water when before the Supreme Court
1t is thought the bill will pass, as all the
Republican members are inclined to fa-
vor it.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1869-01-28

sea-Wc give up a good portion of our space
this week, to the interesting proceedings ofthe
Teachers Institute We will endeavOr to con-
cude their publication next week.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1869-01-28
GI)c Jcffrrsonian,
THURSDAY, JANUARY %, 1869.

I4ss~ We have had swapping cold weather
real wiuter-for several days past. The
slcighing could hardly be better.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1869-01-28

a man was arrested at Bushnell, H.,
on the 22d inst, with 1857 900 in coun-
terfeit national bank currency in his pos
session.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1869-01-28

The Senate will make no more confr,>
nations, except in eases of absolute.
emergency, until after the Inauguration
of Ulysses S Grant.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1869-01-28

Five hundred and sixty thousand dof-
lars in specie was shipped to Europe from
New York on Tuesday.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1869-01-28

The Chicago postofice received last
year 56,65S,5s0 letters, and sent away
4S, ,526,247.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1869-01-28

A saving woman is the best savings
bank man can have, and all such should
be most respectfully invited to change
their names and become wives,
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1869-01-28

A meeting of the officers of the Army
of the Potomac will be held in New York
on the Cpd Of February.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1869-06-30
Feeding Pigs.

Mr.. r. S. G. Stern, an English breeder of
pigs, describes his management Of them as
follows:
pigs cat the food much better when it is
fresh. give them variety of meal, such
as wheat maize, barley, and whatever is most
convenient to mix to 5ether. | have it all
wetted with cold water, and then scald it with
boiling water and sprinkle it with salt. What
is mixed one day is used the next, thus Civ
ing sufficient time to allow the food slightly
to ferment, and cool sufficient to feed with,
This is my winter plan, but in summer | mix
all with cold water, and feed with cold food.
Between meals give them whole maize, and
mange-wurzel or Swedes cut small, a little
coal and soil occasionally, and allow them
plenty of clean water.
When pigs are put up for fatting, | find
nothing better to feed them with than barley
and maize meal mixed together into slops
water always kept by them, and little man
gel cut for them occasionally. 1t is very
beneficial to wash and brush them, as often a,
convenient. This is quickly done by expert
enced hands, and will amply repay the trouble
/ am certain that the cottagers would hnt
their pigs fatten great deal faster if the,
would wash aud brush them, and feed then
with warm food instead of with food all ice
and that they would be well paid for any lit
tie extra trouble it might cause them The,
should also be fed two or three times day
Good bred and well fed store pigs will alway
consume the refuse which a bad bred on
would refuse"
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1869-06-30
Girls should Learn 10 Keep House.

No young lady can be too well instructed
in anything which will affect the comfort Of
family. Whatever position in society she
occupies, she needs practical knowledge OF
household duties She may be placed in such
circumstances that il will not be necessary
for her to perform much domestic labor but
on this account she needs no less knowledge
than if She was obliged to preside personally
over the cooking stove and pantry. Indeed,
have thought il was more difficult TO direct
others, and requires more experience, than to
do the same work with our own hands.
Mothers are frequently 50 nice and parti-
cular that they do not like to give up any
part of the care to their children. This is a
great mistake in their management, for they
are often burdened with labor aud need relief.
Children should be carly taught to make
themselves useful to assist their parents
every way in their power, and to consider IT
privilege to do so.
Young persons cannot realize the import
ance of thorough knowledge Of housewiiery
but those who have suffered the Inconvenience
and modification Of Ignorance can well ap-
preciate it. Children should be early indulg-
ed in their disposition to bake and expert
ment in various way. 1t is often but troub-
lesome help that they afford still it is a
great advantage to them. | know a little
Girl who at nine years old made a loaf OF
bread every week during the winter. Her
mother thaught her how much yeast, salt and
-four TO use, aud She became quite an expert
baker. Whenever she is disposed to try her
skill in making simple cakes or pies she Is
permitted to do So She is thus, while anus
ing herself, learning an important lesson
Her mother calls her little housekeeper, anC
often permits her to get what Is necessary
for the table. She hangs The keys by hei
side, aud very musical is the jinging 10 hei
ears. | think before she is out of her teens
upon which she has not yet entered, that She
will have some idea how to cook
Some mothers give their daughters the
care of housekeeping, each a week by turns
II seems to me good arrangement and a
most useful part Of their education. Domes-
tic labor is by no means incompatible with
the highest degree of refinement and mental
culture. Many of the most elegant, accom-
plished women have known, have looked
well to their household duties, and have hon
ored themselves and their husbands in so do
ing.
Economy, taste skill in cooking, and neat
ness Of the kitchen, have great deal TO do
in making life happy and prosperous The
charm Of good housekeeping is in order, econ
omy and taste displayed in attention to little
things aud these things have wonderful
A dirty kitchen and bad cooking
have driven many one from home to seek
comfort and happiness somewhere else. None
of our excellent girls are fit to be married
until they are thoroughly educated in the
deep and profound mysteries Of the Kitchen
Presbyterian.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1869-06-30

Prom sloorc's Rural Now-Yorkcrl

From Moorc's Rural Ncw-Yorkcr
This implement, which has come into gem
eral use only within the last ten years, is 50
useful that it now ranks with the pillow and
harrow, and no farmer can consider his stock
of agricultural implements complete without
the possession of one of them. They are
principally constructed on two plans The
one consists of a single cylindrical piece of
timber set in a frame in which it revolves !;
the other, of two such timbers, each of which
is half the length of the single one. The lat
ter is preferable in the turning Of the angles
of fields and lands. The objects to which it
can be adyOntageously applied are various.
Grounds which remain coddy, after being
plowed and narrowed, can be reduced by the
roller to IA state Of pulverization, which with
the harrow only is out Of the question. Crops
succeeding Indian corn, may be taken off with
much facility particularly If they be heavy
and lodged, by having the corn stubbe and
other protuberances levelled by the roller.
1t is of considerable utility if used on moving
lands, by pressing the small stones into the
ground. Grain that has been frozen out dur
ing the winter may be benefited by passing
the roller over it and bringing the fbers OF
the roots in contact with the earth again. In
preparing grounds for corn the roller may be
used to great advantage on any soil after be
ing plowed, making the ground more compact
which will facilitate the decomposition of tn,
soil and render it less affected by drouth. Ii
corn ground it prevents the burrows from be
ing moved by the cultivator in the dressing
of the corn, and reduces the ground to mucl
finer filth than could otherwise be attained
with the same labor without the roller.
Our advice to every farmer who has no
used the roller is to make one this spring an,
try it on his soil and see if it will not pay t.
use it. j. L. IIERsEY.
j TufteaJ0rouqh, N. II.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1869-06-30

A large portion of those who own harness
and carriages, either through Ignorance or
carelcssness, pay so little attention TO their
preservation, that, in few months, they gen-
orally look soied and old If proper care is
taken, this may be avoided. The principal
difficulty results from allowing the mud to
remain on for long time, or from the man
ner in washing it off, aud we will give a few
hints about keeping harness aud carriages in
good order.
Those who have the care of harness need
not be troubled to prevent it from getting
WEI, for leather, if in good condition, is seldom
injured by water. Care should be taken,
however, to hang up the harness. and not
allow it to be thrown into IA heap on the floor,
to lie and mould instead Of drying off,
The leather should be kept fairly oiled,
but the harness should first be taken apart
aud washed with soft water, and the oil may
be rubbed in while the leather is moist, care
being taken that the application is thoroughly
made. For this purpose, neats-ioot OIL is
considered the best. If the harness also needs
backing, little lamp-black should be added
to the oil, and the rubbing should be contin-
ued until white cloth may be used in wipng
or varnish should never he used ON harness
In cleaning the plating, rotten stone or whit
ing may be used, but generally an occasional
rubbing off with a WOODEN cloth will be all
that is necessary
The first thing to remember in cleaning a
carriage is that the mud which may aceumu'
late is taken off by rubbing; if it is dry, (ant
it should never be allowed to become so lift il
possible to prevent it) soak it well and let i
get soft, so that by throwing on water it viii
run off, After the carriage has thus beer
thoroughly rinsed off, and all the corner
cleaned out, the work may be finished with
pail of clean cold water and good sponge
if the sponge is not clean it will be likely t
scratch the paint After washing, piece o
chamois skin should be used to rub all tn
E paint and polished work until it is thorough
dry. 1t is hardly necessary to say, that n
one who cares at all for nice looking car
riage will ever leave dirt in the corners
5 There need be no fear of washing carriag
h too often; if washed every time it is run GU
It aud dried well with ehamois, there wi
Il generally be less trouble about the crackin
h of paint. But the care of carriage does NJ
Il end with the washing. A suitable room
= keep it in is always very important consiC
v GRAFTON. A coach-house tnat is not properl
/. ventilated, or in damp place, where steal
X of any kind passes through it, will, in a sho
a. time furnish the opportunity for destroyir
ID the best painted carriage ever made.
lie these cases it is too common to attribute Il
m fault to the painter.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1869-06-30
From the Country Gentleman.
Cucumber- aud Squashcs.

We have fully described, with illustrations,
on former occasions, the mode which we have
adopted to protect melons, squashes and Gu
cumbers from the bugs consisting OF
bending osiers or other slender twigs in the
form of bows over the hills, so as to support
sheets of paper laid upon them. These bows
may cross each other in different directions,
50 as to make a convex support, something
like the top of an umbrella. Small stones or
earth, laid on the edges of the paper, hold it
down, prevent the wind from blowing it off
and exclude insects. The paper has the addi-
tional advantage Of keeping the earth moist,
and retaining warmth, while no attention is
required until the plants, by their growth, be.
gin to burst through their covering These
covers cost about nothing, and are put on with
only few seconds work for each hill
There is another important advantage in
this covering the enclosed air becomes warm
and The protected plants groio tioo or three
times as fast as those exposed 10 the air
They are also protected from night frosts.