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The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1871-12-21

Fcssiyas.-The friends of Rev. J. Pas
tordeld, lFowlers APPOINTMENT will hold a
festival, at the house of Aaron Stone, on
Monday evening December 25. The pro-
cceds for the benefit of the Pastor
The public are cordially invited to attend
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1871-12-21
Ladies' Rubber Boots at Fried's.
A Scranton de

scranton despatch givesan 'authori-
tative'' statement that the companies of
Lackawanna Valley shave determined not
to reduce the miners wages for the new year
and if the men continue to work at the pre-
sent rates, there will be no suspension of
mining operations The same despatch
pronOunces all recent rumors of an impend-
ing suspension to be purely sensational"
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1871-12-21

Some Michighn boys, feeling the need
of wholesome recreation, stuffed suit of
clothes with straw and buried it killed
a couple of chickens and strewed the
blood around the grave, and trampled
the ground so that it gave evidence of a
fearful struggle The Mortified citizens
soon discovered the grave, summoned the
coroner, had jury impanelled, dug up
the body, and-adj journed in a hurry.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1871-12-21

The canvass among the friends of the
several candidates for Governor of Penn
sylrania grows more interesting as the
time approaches to elect delegates to the
nominating conventions. On the part of
the Republicans it is very generally con
ceded that the choice lays between
Harsrantt, Ketchum, White, Coleman
and Jordan. The latter is comparatively
new in the field.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1871-12-21
Mems Rubber Boots at Fried's.

Big Haul.-Nine thousand stckers
were caught at single haul in seine by
John Riegel and brother, in the Delaware,
near Frenchtown, last week. The suckers
weighed $3.50 pounds. We give this as we
received it, but honestly think there is con-
siderable sucker about it. -
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1871-12-21

During the year ending Sept. 80, 1871,
there were admitted into the Pennsylya
MIA State Lunatic Hospital, at Harrisburg
l03 males, l03 females total. 2O6. Dis
charged for the came period, 95 males {;
20 females 100. Restored, 81 improv,
ed, 81 stationary, IS died, 81.
Number in the Hospital September so
1871 400; males, % females, 2l9.
Whole number under treatment durino
the year, 640.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1871-12-21
gsJ- THE Apportionment question already
troubles Congress, bill to establish a ratio

BSJ IHE Apportlonment queslioh aii e'o9
troubles Congress, bill to establish ratio
for the next ten years having been presented
in the House on the second day of the ses-
sion. 1t provides for go members of the
House of Representatives, and makes very
equitable division of them among the States.
Under its operation, Pennsylvania would
gain two members, New York one, Illinois
five, Missouri three, Iowa three, New Jersey
two, &c. The only States losing representa-
ton would be Vermont and New Hampshire
each of which would be reduced from
three to two members The basis of popula-
ton would be about l35,OO to each mem
Der. As this scheme appears to crafty
nearly everybody it is probable that it will
be passed. With twenty-six members from
Pennsylvania, Philadelphia would claim five
full districts If she should get them Bucks
county would be left out in the cold, and
might be cast into district that would leave
little hope of Republican representation
hereafter. er.-Lntcligcpcer.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1871-12-21

Inc Houston county (Minn) Democrat
cohnrms the statement that a man at
spring urove, In that county, is turning
into stone. His name is Harmon Silver.
son, lie Is completely petrifcd in all his
limbs and dody-the only exception be
ing portion about the mouth. throat
and eyes. He has a good appetite. eats
ana prays day and night for the Lord to
deliver him from this terrible afliiction
lie Is perfectly helpless. The process Of
petrihcatlon commenced some time last
spring ln his feet and knees, since which
time 1t has gradually increased.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1871-12-21

BGy~ OFFICERS who disregard the laws for
which they are elected to prosecute, should
take warning by the following case from the
Sudbury Gazette Ephraim Miller, of
Shamokin township, some time since brought
suits against Freeman w. Sober and Fur
man Farnsworth late Auditors of said town
ship for neglecting or refusing, while they
were in Office, to publish an annual state
ment of the Bounty finances ofthe township
The suits We're tried before Esquire Brice, in
this place, on Saturday last, and resulted in
the defendants being fined, lin conformity
with the law of 1860 in the sum of $50 for
each neglect OF refusal to publish as afore-
said. Mr.. Sobers fine amounted to 500
Tor two years omission of duty (lS69 and
1870, and Mr.. Farnsworth S $50 for one
year 1868 Half of the fines go to the in
former and the other half to the school direc-
tors Of said township. The defendants have
% days to appeal from the decision of the
justice, and carry the cases before court, and
we learn that It is their intentign to do so.
Geo. Hill was Attorney for Plaintiff and S.
T. Woiyerton and Wm. A. Sober for defend
,Dt.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1871-12-21

A boy in Cambridge was recently ex
cused from school to attend a funeral, but
the truant was found by an officer soon
after, witnessing game of base ball, and
upon being asked why he did not go to
the funeral said that he would when the
man died, but he wasn't dead yet.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1871-12-21
Boys Rubber Boots at Fried's.

The new mill of the Bethlehem Iron
Company covers space of over quarter of
a mile square At present 500 men are
employed in the annual production of 20, 900
tons of rails. The force and product will be
largely increased on the completion of the
works. About 80, 900 tons of pig and 49,
600 tons of puddled iron per annum are pro-
duced at the same works.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1871-12-21

rs THE Agricultural Department at
Washington reports the wheat crop this
year in this State at ., 100000 bushels, an
increase Of 100000 bushels over last year.
Rye, corn and potatoes are also better crop,
oats not up TO the average and cranberries
Only half or two thirds crop.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1871-12-21

1t has been decided, in conformity with
the decision of the Supreme Court, to
refund the income tax paid on their
salaries by Judges Of the State Courts.
The Commissioner of Internal Revenue
has been directed to transmit TO the Fifth
Auditor proper proof, to enable that
officer to report the amount due to each
Judge
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1871-12-21

Esa- FIVE Congressional districts in Penn
sylvania that elected Democratic Representa-
tives by small majorities in 1870, gave in
October last decided majorities for the Re
publican State ticket. The lowest of the five
is 7O4 votes. Unlesss decided changes are
made in the apportioDment the Republicans
will doubtless regain all these districts next
Vear
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1871-12-21

An invitation has been extended to the
Grand Duke, Alexis, by Hon. Asa Pack,
er and others, to have him visit the Lee
high Valley. His Royal Highness has
accepted the invitation. The "hand-
soonest girl ia Mauch Chunk" is in a
"hutter"
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1871-12-21

B2-A correspondent advocates the nom
ination of ex-Gov Rutherford B. Hayes of
Ohio as the Republican candidate for the
next President of the United States Gov
Hayes was twice chosen by the people of
Ohio as their highest administrative officer
the first time over George II. Pendleton,
and the second over Allen G.. Thurman.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1871-12-21

g" THE Postmaster General has decided
that circulars sent in the mails must be an
seated and not clipped on the ends, as is
frequently the case. Circulars sealed and
merely clipped on the end cannot be sent at
less than letter rates, /. e. six cents for each
ounce, and three cents for the half ounce
Everybody should remember this decision.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1871-12-21
Propagating Cabbage from R,usS

A Cor. of the Pacifc RrqL p,,,,:
says Take large head of CABBAGE
strip off the outer leaf, and slip Of IT,
bud found at the root Of the leaf. TaLS
this bud and simply set it in rich dirt
like any other plant. The result will he
a fine growth of early cabbage plants with
heads larger and sounder than can hs
raised in the ordinary way"
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1871-12-21
"Obseryers'' Communication was r,

CDsefVefS' Communication was re-
celved, but being without responsible name
found It's way to the waste basket If wri-
ters have no confidence in our ability to keep
secret the names entrusted to us, in accord
ance with our inAexible rule, we do not see
why they should expect us favor them by
the publication of their literary efforts.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1871-12-21

The New Hampshire Democratic State
Convention met last Wednesday and re,
nominated Governor Weston. The plat
form adopted pledges obedience to the
constitution opposes privileged classes
and privileged capital demands tariff
"for the necessary expences of the Federal
Government, not for the benefit of
monopollsts; denounces the establish
ment of martial law at the South, and
advocates reform in the civil service.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1871-12-21

Farmers would do we'll to place strong
locks and bolts on their doors and win
dows, as burglars are prowling in all parts
Of the rural districts, committing many
bold robberies.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1871-12-21

RGg@ The Commissioners of the Sinking
Fund have just published their statement
for the year 1871. The amount of debt re-
deemed and purchased during the fiscal year
ending Nov. 80, 1871, is 2,13l, 490.I7.
Total State debt on Nov. 80, 1871, $29, 279,-
S20.64 Under Republican rule our State
debt is rapidly decreasing. A few years
more, and it will have entirely disappeared.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1871-12-21

4 donation Festival viii be held al
the Cherry Nally Methodist Episcopal
Church on Tuesday evening December Goth,
II stormy the next fair evening The pub
lie is cordially invited
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1871-12-21

A new disease is said TO have broken
out in certain parts Of North Carolina,
which is terrible in its character and of
ten fatal in its results. The symptoms
are exactly similar to those of yellow fe-
yer, and the patients suffer almost as
much as with the latter disease. 1t is
not thought to be epidemic, but to result
from severe maaral causes.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1871-12-21

The Philadelphia and Reading Railroad
Company announces a semi-annual cash divi-
dend of five per cent on its preferred and
common stock, payable, free of tax, on the
18th Of January, next.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1871-12-21

Do1afiOD.-The friends of the Shaw
nee Church, Monroe county, will make a
Donation visit at the residence of the Pastor,
the Rev. Arthur Folsom, Oh the afternoon
and evening of Tuesday December Goth
If stormy, the next fair day.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1871-12-21

TEe little snow, the little drizzle the lit
tie freeze, and the little snow again of the
last several days made quite nice little jag of
sleighing in these parts Slcds and sleighs
slip along finely.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1871-12-21

Fifteen thousand women have signifed
10 Congress their unwilingncss to have
the responsibilities of suffrage thrust
upon them. Their memorial against
woman suffrage was presented last Thurs
aay to the Senate by Mr.. Buckingham
Inc protest is said to contain the names
OF many of the most respectable, talented
and influential ladies of the different +
States. Over 500 of the .gners to the
paper live in Connecticut.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1871-12-21
During the mast week tho soro,

During the past week the squealing of
fat porkers was heard, almost without abate-
ment. John Edinger killed one which
weighed 405 pounds.
Alex. Raubenold followed suit with one
weighing $50 pounds.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1871-12-21

EpOnaTIOn.-The friends of Rev. j. r.
Focht, desirous of making donation to him
will meet at the Lutheran Parsonage, Hamil-
ton Township, on New Years evening
The public is cordially invited to attend
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1871-12-21

E>Onation.-Thef friends of Rev. j. T.
Shaw, viii make him a donation at his home
at the Bushkill Parsonage, afternoon and
evening, December %. The congregation
and friends are invited to attend.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1871-12-21

Delegate Hooper of Utah will return
home this week. He expresses himself
IN favor of the adoption by the people of
Utah, preliminary to the admission of
their Territory as State, of such con
stltutlon as will be acceptable to Congress
A bill was introduced at the last session
OF Congress for the admission of Utah
on condition that polygamy shall cease.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1871-12-21

We are glad to learn from the Press
that the Union League Club of Philadel-
phia is in highly fourishiug condition,
both as to membership and finances The
year closes with balance in the treasury,
after the settlement of all bills and ex,
penses of s23,775,l7, and 1.74O mem
bers on the rolls. No wonder, with such
an active and powerful organization that
Philadelphia gave nine thousand Repub-
lican majority at the late election. Vic
tory is secured through perfect organiza
ton, while defeat most assuredly follows
disorder. There is lesson here, for our
county, which we hope will be needed );
and We feel that it will be, unless the in
trigues of a few sche ening politicians shall
prevent it. "a word to the wise is suffi
cient."
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1871-12-21

To Cur GLAss.-Any had steel tool,
says the Boston journal Of Chemistry,
will cut glass with facility when kept
freely wet with camphoa dissolved in
turpeniDe. The ragged edge of glass
may also be thus smoothel with fat file
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1871-12-21

Over four thousand disabled soldiers are
now cared for by the National Asylum, be-
ing one thousand more than were supported
last year.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1871-12-21

G= Hon. GEORGE II. WILLIAMS of
Oregon, has just been appointed Attorney
General of the United States, in place of
Amos. T. Akerman, resigned
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1871-12-21

DR.. Willard Parker, of New York.
stated recently that one third of all the
deaths in New York were the result,
directly or inirectly, of the use of alcohol,
and in the last thirty eight years 100 900
persons in the city have died from its use.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1871-12-21

Two thousand and seventy dollars was
the price awarded Mrs. Peter Stouffer by
jury in Westmoreland county for her
husband, who lost his life by falling
through defective township bridge.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1871-12-21

Beg THE carpet which is being put down
in the State House of Representatives cost
So 80 a yard, or, 81, $50 for the whole.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1871-12-21

AS this is our last opportunity before the
holidays, we wish our many readers, a
: Merry Christmas and Happy New
Year. May they all live to see many a
return Of the season of fun and good living.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1871-12-21
George EsOtfS. sen

George Esotfs, sentenced to be hung,
at Newark, \. Y, on the Dist inst, for the
murder of General Halsted, has been re-
prieved until the Goth of January.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1871-12-21

The New jersey Central Compay an
nounces dividend of 81 per cent. on the
stock and interest, at the rate of seven per
cent. year on the scrip, payable Jan. 20.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1871-12-21

The best Christmas present You can make
your wife, is the Original Howe Sewing Ma
chine, for sale by Darius Dreher, Main St,
Stroudsburg
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1871-12-21

AT Ditz's Hotel, Easton, they have the
largest turkey that has been seen this winter.
1t weighs nearly forty pounds, and is a
magnificent gobbler
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1871-12-21

-Four Montrose fishermen, one day last
week, caught lis pickerel through the
ice at Montrose Depot.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1871-12-21

The best assortment ofready- dy-madc cloth
in Stroudsburg, can be had at Fried's, 60
there without fail and you will be satisfied.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1871-12-21

The undersigned begs leave to inform the
Citizens of Monroe county and vicinity, that
he has disposed of his entire interest in the
Real Estate business, to his late partner,
Wilson Peirson, for whom he solicits a con-
tnuance OF the patronage SO literally bestow-
ed on him heretofore.
dec IA. Tiff. GEO. L. WALKER
The undersigned beg leave to inform the
citizens of Monroe county and vicinity, that
they have enterad into partnership, for
the purpose of buying and selling
REAL ESTATE.
as successors to the late firm of Geo. L.
Walker d Co, and respectfully solicit the
continuance of the patronage extended to the
former firm.
NILSSON PERSON,
dec. la, Tiff THOS. STILI.MAN.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1871-12-21

no Paper next yyeek.-There will
be no paper issued from this office next
week. This is in accordance with our usual
custom-to afford our hands holiday.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1871-12-21

we only lose nine minutes of daylight
this month. After the 9th the days will
grow longer.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1871-12-21

WaEateG.-The subscriber wishes to hire
a house now or in the spring Ad res,
J. +. s.
dec II I1-3t Jeffersonian Office
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1871-12-21

IF you are in need of over coats go to
Fried's.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1871-12-21

Mad dogs are quite plentiful again in
Northampton county.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1871-12-21
List OF letters,

Remaining in the Post Office at stroudsburo
Pa, Dec. I6 1871
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1871-12-21

III you want to get pair of genuine
French Calf Boots, hand Sewed 90 to Fried $.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1871-12-21

Fernandina, Fla, has ripe straw berries
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1871-12-21
BOROUGH AND COUNTY.

Keep your feet warm.
Shirts Of all kinds at Friod's.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1871-12-21
LUTHERAN CHURCH.

MoNDAY (Christmas-day) Morning Service
I0} o'clock, and an appropriate Discourse.
G.. w. MARRIOTT, ID. d., Pastor.
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1871-11-23

WASTE PAPER few housekeep-
ers are: aware of the many uses to which
waste paper may be put. After stove
has been blackened it can be kept look
ing very we'll by rubbing it with paper
every morning.
That is also a nicer way of keeping the
outside of tea-kettle, coifee-pot and tea
pot bright and clean, than the old way
of washing them in suds. Rubbing with
paper is also the best way Of polishing
knives and tinware after securing. This
saves wetting the knife handles. IF u
little -four be held on the paper in rub
bing tinH are and spoons, they shine like
new silver. For polishing mirrors. win
dows, lamp chimneys, etc., paper is bet
ter than dry cloth. Preserves and pick
les keep much better if brown paper in-
stead of cloth is tied over the jar. Can
ned fruit is not so apt to mould if piece
of writing paper, cut to fit the can, is
laid directly on the fruit. Paper is much
better to put under carpet than straw.
1t is warmer, thinner. and makes less
noise when one walks over it. Two
th:cknesses of paper placed between
other covering on bed are as warm as a
quilt. If it is necessary to step upon a
chair, always lay payer on it and thus
save the paint or woodwork from dam.
apa
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1871-11-23
CHEAP PLEASURS.

Did you ever study the cheapne. s Of
some pleasure? Do you know how little
1t lakes to make multitude happy !?
Such TRIES as penny, a word, or smile
do The work. There are two or three
boys passing along, give them each a
chestnut, and how smiling they look =
They will not be cross Tor some time A
poor widow who lives in the neis hborhood
who is the mother Of half dozen chill
dren; send them a half peck OF sweet
apples, and they will be happy. A child
has lost his airow-the world to him
aud he mourns sadly; help him to find i5,
or make him another, and how quick ly
will the sunshine play upon his face. A
boy has as much as he can do to pile up
load OF wood, assist him few moments,
or speak pleasant word 10 him, and he
forsets his toll and works away without
miudiDg it. Your apprentice has broken
a mug. or cut the vest too large, or slight.
ly injured piece oil work, say "You
scoundrel,'' and he feels miserably; but
remark Il am sorry" and he will try to
do better. You employ man. pay him
cheerlully, and speak pleasant word 10
him, and he leaves your house with a
contented heart aud with smiles Of glad
ness. As you pass along the street, you
meet familiar lace, say good morning,
as though you felt happy, and il will work
admirably in the heart Of your neighbour.
Pleasure is cheap-who will not besiow
it literally? If there are smiles, sun
shine aud flowers all about US. let us not
gasp them with miser's fist, and lock
them up in our hearts. No Rather let
US take them and scatter them about US,
IN the cot Of the widow, among the group
of children in the crowded mart, where
The men of business congregale, in our
families and everywhere.