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The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1871-06-29
PattiG'S Last PRAYER.

A beautiful little bright-eyed girl was
lying upon her bed, rapidly wasting
away. 1t was evident she would not last
long, unless there were some sudden and
unexpected change. For several days
she had been apparently unconscious, and
was growing worse.
She had been a child of prayer, and her
lips had been taught to breathe nightly
an Offering to the children's Friend. The
rosy cheek had turned pale, the little form
was mere skeleton, and her little hand
had become as white as the sheet.
A mother sat by her, watching the
pale and silent sufferer. 1t seemed as
though God had already come and closed
her little eyelids and shut out the world,
that she might sleep her last sleep, and
awake refreshed in Heaven.
All at once, see opened that soft blue
eye, so long closed, looked into her moth
er's face with sweet, coufding look, and
said:
"Ma, ma, [ forgot to say my prayers"
Summoning what strength she had left,
she elapsed her little white fingers to-
gether and audibly repeated her little
prayer:
"Now I lay me down to sleep,
pray the Lord my soul to keep;
II should die before | wake,
pray the Lord my soul TO take"
The prayer fnised, she never spoke
again. Jesus heard those sweet words,
and the little sufferer went where pain
and death are no more.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1871-06-29
How to Raise Large Hogs

Get good stock aud feed them from
their birth with as much as they can eat.
1t will not do to starve them in the sum-
mer and then expect to make them ''as
fat as butter" by a few weeks feeding
in the fail. A writer On hogs saws
THE finest porkers | ever saw were kent
growing right along through every day
of their lives till slaughtered. More
is commonly lost in winter than at
any other time. See that they have
dry, warm, sheltered place, plenty of
good clean litter to keep them warm,
very regular supply OF wholesome food
(not trash), and a clean place to stay in.
With this kind of management, such pigs
as you would have next spring would
astonish your slipshod, careless neighbors
at your wonderful luck ; and if cores
ponding care were continued through
the season, you would show such porkers
as would surprise them still more. -
Nile Farmer.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1871-06-29
Y OIL. 2S.
Published by Theodore Sehoeh.

TERNS-Two dollars year in advance-and if not
paid before the end OF the year. two dollars and fifty
cents will be charged.
No aaner ontinued until all arrearages paid,
except a. tho oGtinn of the Editor.
ILFAlverlScments of one square of (clght lines)
Pss ono three insertions 8 So. Each additional
nscrtion 50 cents. Longer ones in proportion
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1871-06-29
D r. j. L A N T 2,
Surgeon and Mechanical Dentist,

Still has his Office on Main Street, in the second
story of Dr. s. WaltOn'S brick building nearly oppo-
site the StroudsbuTg House, and he halters himself
that bv eighteen years constant practice and the most
earnest and careful attention to all matters pertaining
To his profession, that he is fully able to perform all
operations in the dental line in the most CAREFUL taste
ful and Skiliul manner.
Sprclal attention given to saving the Natural Teeth ;
aISe to the insertion OF Artificial Teeth on Rubber
Cold, Silver Continuous Gums, and perfect fits in
all cases insured.
Most persons know the great folly and danger OF en-
trusting their work to the inexperienced, to those
living at a distance. April Is, 1S7l.-ly
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1871-06-29
.sOR PRINTING,

Executed in the highest style OF the Art, and the
most reasonable terms
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1871-06-29
10 Cure Hollow Horn.

Ny remedy is bleeding, l bleed in
the neck just US you would a horse. One
thorough bleeding usually effects a cure.
[ have known cattle 10 eat heartily i'm
mcdiateIy after being blcd that had re-
fused food before.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1871-01-02
Imnortnnr 10 females.

"
When q female IL In trouble or afflicted with
disease, and requires medical or surgical assist
ance, the inquiry should be, where 10 there q
physician who Is fully competent TO administer
relief, and whose respectable standing In society
recommends him to the confidence OF the COM
munity! The Doctor, understanding how i'm
peratively necessary these requirements are,
ieels called upon to ~interpose, and beg the atten-
ton OF the afflicted to tho fact that he has been
o Professor Of Obstretics and Femal Diseases
for twenty years, and Is fully qualified to admin
lister inAn cases, both incidentally and surgical
ly, not In q superficial manner, but In as thor
ouch q manner as Year, OF study and practce-
both In hospitals and private mmilies-can
make, to save them from the hands OF the I'M
qualified, INSCRIPTIONS and designing. There-
fore families can rely upon him as upona father:
All In affection can ine In him one who,Iwtn
sympathize with and bcfriend them In trouble
one In whose secrecy the utmost confidence can
be placed. Consultation by letter or otherwise,
YnEE. See address below,
Ladies', the nature Of whose troubles require
the constant attention Of tho Doctor, can be fur-
nlshed with apartments, and skillful and atten-
tive nurses.
Office for the .alc OF DR.. Young's PREVENT.
ALIVE Powders, for married ladies. These
Powders are perfectly safe and effective. Price,
$40 per box. One box viii Inst nom four to SIX
months.
DIR. Youxes FRENCH LUNAR, OR FEMALE
MONTHLY Pills., for the removal OF all obetruc-
lions. Price, IS. Either kind sent by mall upon
receipt OF price.
Tho Necessity Of n Visit Overcome.
TO COMMANDMENTS.
Patients residing In any part OF the State,
however distant, who may desire medical advice
on their respective cases, and who think proper
to submit . written statement OF such In prefer:
ence to holding q personal interview. are assured
that their communications will be held most
| sacred, and the cure guaranteed.
An letters must be addressed to the como
spending physician, thus:
Benz. +. JOSSELYN, n. D.,
box 1851 O1S Sacramento street,
Between Montgomery and kearny,.
del+T01yis San Francisco. Cal.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1871-01-02

Tho Ur0Ak Etctoftnl AuuuaIs
Hostettcr's Almanac for 1871, for distribution
GRATIS throughout the Unlted States. and all civil
lied countries Of the Western Hemisphere, win be
published about the first OF January, In the English.
German, French. Norwegian. Welsh, Swedish. Hol.
land, Bohemian and Spanish languages, and all who
wish 10 understand the true philosophy Of health
should read and ponder the valuable suggestions II
contains. In addition to an admirable medical
treatise on the causes. prevention and cure Of .
great variety OF diseases. II embraces o large amount
Of interesting to the merchant, the me
chanic, the miner, the farmer, the planter and pro-
fessionh man: and the calculations have been made
for such meridians and attitudes a. are most suitable
for a correct and comprehensive National Calendar.
The nature. uses, and extraordinary sanitary effects
OF Hostetters Stomach Bitters. the staple tonic and
Alternative Of more than half the Christian world are
fully set forth In Its pages. which are also inter
spersed with pictorial Illustrations, valuable recipes
for the household and farm. humorous anecdotes,
and other instructive and amusing reading matter.
original and selected. Among the Animals TO APP
pear with the opening OF the year. this VIII be one
OF the most useful, and may be had for the asking.
The proprietors. Messr. Hostetter 4 Smith, Pitts
burgh, Pa, on receipt OF q two-cent stamp, will ior-
ward q COPY by mail TO any person who cannot pro
cure one In his nelghborhood. The Bitters are sold
In every city, town and village, and are extenSiveiy
used throughout the entire Civilized world.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1871-01-02

1873 Prizes, amounting to -..-.Sl5O,00O
The Glfts will be awarded In o precisely SINH.
lar manner rs at the Concert given In San Fran
cisco In aid Of tho Mercantile Library.
Tho drawing will beunder the management OF
c. Conway, President Of the Board Of Trustees
School Trustee; A. Hooper, Chief Engineer Of
the Fire Department and Patrick English,
Martin Ford and Daniel Collins, In behalf OF the
Orphan Asylum at Grass Valley.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1871-01-02

-~EsrADIIsHED By
DR.. j. C. YOUNG, IN 1850,
For tho Cure or all Diseases Of tho
Urinary . ndGenerativo
Organs, and
ALL FEMALE COMPLAINTS,
No. $50 Washingtsn street,
SAN FRANCISCO, CAL.
CONSULTATIONS, By LETTER Oh OTHERWISE, rRxZ

SAN FRANCISCO, Cal.
Cares Guaranteed, or No Pay Required.
CONSULTATIONS, By LITTER Oh OTHERWISE, FRxE
THIS CELEBRATED INSTITUTE HAS
1 enjoyed on this coast an uninterrupted sue.
cess of eighteen YEAR,, and has become one OF
the renowned Hospitals Of the age: what the
celebrated Lock Hospital 10 to London, and the
no less renowned establishment OF Rlcord isto
Paris, this Institute has become TO the racine
Coast. The thousands annually received and
cured at this place Is In point OF number OF pa,
tents among the very first OF the world, and
the success Of It's treatment rankstt second 10
none.
Seminal Weakness or Spsrmatorrhea.
The young man who experiences that growing
weakness In his muscular and mental organiza-
ton, should stop TO consider whence II arises.
He will find In the weakness OF the back, tremb-
ling Of the limbs, disordercd digestion, unae-
couutable falling OF the powers Of tho mind,
distaste for society, dread Of impending trouble,
forebodings Of evil. sleeplessness, troubled ano
lascivious dreams, growing deafness, loss OF
muscular power, and numerous other symptoms
of disorganiZation. the positive traces OF mat
most terrible and destructive Of all diseases,
Seminal Misunderstanding away MS powers
destroying his hopes OF life and manhood, and
dragging him along the broken path OF his ex-
istence toward premature and loathsome grave.
To him who hnds his life dnobling out In the
discharge Of the vital principle Of existence In
nocturnal and diurnal emissions, the nero ces.
sation Of its appearance brings no assurance Of
relief.
Marriage, that holy ONCE, that safeguard ano
| hope OF manhood, brings to such q one no nope
| OF cure, but adds TO his misery In the knowledge
nat the one who looks to him for so much oil
her happiness, Is a victim to his evil. and IN In.
nocent companion to his punishment He adds
to his misery and disorder until hope leaves
him. There Is no rescue except In proper and
| sSiuful treatment. Those who have become the
| Victims of solitary vices, that dreadful, msci'
mating and destructive habit, which ILLS thou
sands OF sick rooms with paralyties and con
snnlptiyes, and hundreds Of untimely graves
with its misguided victims, should consult with.
out a moments delay, one who will tympathize
with their suflerings. To such the Doctor would
especially address himself, giving TO each and al
assurance Of a PERFECT and PERMANENT
CURE, without hindranee TO business enAnGo
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1871-01-02
DON'T FORGEr THE PLACEl
New Brick BuIldins,Just above the News
'' once.

O. T. BARBER & co.
Gold Hin, December g. 1870. dS-n
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1871-01-02

Why Yeast Powders Should Be sold.
Because Il Is much more convenient than Brewers
or hop yeast. produces better and moro nutritious
food. and never falls Of success. This Is particularly
applicable to DooLEY's,YEAsr PowDERhsSachpack
age not only contains the full weight as represented,
but the contents are perfectly free from any in1uri-
bread prepared with II Is such a. can be eaten with
impunity by the most sensitive invalids. For sale
Manufactured by DooLEY L BROTHER.
90 New Street, New York.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1871-12-28
RECEIVED.

The Freemason, for December, published in
81. Louis by Frank Gouley.
We acknowledge hsreespIon of the fol-
lowing publications during the past week:
Heatl's Paant Well Borer and Prospect
ing Anger. Illustrated descl Upton, printed
by Price q Jones, Of this city.
The PTo0-Shest for November, RON the
p.ess or collins q GeLeester. type founders,
rs Jayne street, Philadelphia
The American Newsp per Reporter and
Advertising 5Rsette. Published oy George
P. RoSell & Co., OF New York city.
Southern Mar its character and re-
spOLsibtltty. B~aecll2nreHie address by Rev.
Luther NJ. smith, DID. Of EMORY CoIsse.
lanta, Georgia.
The American Builder and Journal OF Art
for January. ls72. Published by Charles u
Lskey, l9l South sansammon street, Chi
c2gO Every architect bull or u carpen-
ter in the country snould subscribe for It.
Chicago and the Con hsgrstion, by Elias Col
bert and Everett ChAmDertine. with In
merOus nlustrst1ons By Chaplin and Gulick,
hshed In cincinnati and New York by U. II.
Vent.
Address on the Lite and Character Of Cen
eral Robert e. Lee delivered on the l2sh Of
ate Soldiers and Sailors IN Mary. and, by
observation-disclosures Wade Hampton. Pub
1sned by request OF the society.
ApPleton's Journal for December. It
women or child who would pride them selves
their culture ana tsste. Joe Locke,
Z6% Main street, has It for sale; also all the
current n periodical Literature OF this
country and England.
Woods Household Magazine. The tenth
volume OF this periodical opens with the
January number, which is before us. The
nlls q blank that has long existed.
by supp ytng, at a low price, 9 o % maya
Zlne when Is but one dollar o year, ANY
person not acqa Anted with II, will receive .
sPecimsn copy Tree by addressing 5. 4 Wood
& Co, SewDargh, New YorK..
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1871-12-28

Editors AppedI-we are asked by a multitude
of people 70 start a new candidate for the lu-
crative Office OF wharfmaster. The trouble
was to md a man who could clean out the
whole field. Standing upon the bluff when
the ferryboat was showing out from the Ar
kansas shore above Hopefeld, q light sudden
ly broke upon our vision. We saw through
the whole trouble the difficulty was solved I;
a greater than Drummond lights efulgence
shone upo our dars ened pathway. 1t was
the genial, beamtng countenance of Captain
Morris. 1t first appeared in the pilot-house
OF the broad-DOttomed steamer Excelsior, and
then flashed forth in brilliancy from the bows
above aud below. We caught the idea. Cap
tain Morris can settle the imbroglio. He has
been guiding one ferryboat after another across
the Mississippi nom time immemoriRl. He
was the launch, lifelong friend and en-
pl0ye Of honest and good Major NJ. B. Win
chester, and Of every lessee OF the ferry since
the days of Old Hickory. He knows more
about the wharf and wharfage than the Origi-
nal inventor of this obstruction to N
he believes, We are told, that the whole thing
should be abolished as a public nuisance, and
If these forty thousand candidates don't quit
he will squelch them all, take the office. have
1t wound up, establish free trade, aud then,
when Is relieved Of needless eXac
tions. retire, blest by everybody as a public
beneiactor. he Is the truest and worthiest, as
he Is the most energetic of men, and II he
chooses can slaughter both opposition and the
office. Everybody knows him, and he Is as
universally esteemed as he Is known. Let
him run on this platform, and the wharf
master question is settled.
RIVER MEN.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1871-12-28
Gas.
A Gard from the Memphis easaarhe
ComPenI-



TO 0s Pubic
The board of directors Of the Memphis Cas-
light company desire to declare, in an author
itative manner, the future policy OF their com
pany in regard to the sale OF gas:
Our company Is possessed Of the most CON-
plete IND ample a-ppurtenaness necessary for
the manufacture and distribution OF an ade-
quate supply OF Illuminating gas for the city
Of Memphis, the right to vend which we claim
as an exclusive and vested right. In addition
to the extensive works for the manufacture Of
coal gas, We have In operation apparatus tor
manufacturing gas rom nAptha, under the
process secured by the Rand q Gale patent.
By this method iOwned and controlled en-
tirely by u.s., Al Illuminating gas IL manufae-
tured by our ompan superior TO that which
any other company can manufacture In this
city, by from my to one hundred per cent.
This Is a fact which Will become patent TO
every gas consumer Of the city should another
company enter into eompettIlon with US.
Within the present week an improvement has
been made at our works which viii forever
secure TO this city the credit Of possessing q
light unsurpassed throughout the globe.
Through the same sgency we will hereafter
be able 20 correct, In a few minutes, defeien-
cies In the power OF the light We furnish Occa-
stoned BY cold weather, or froE other causes.
We do not propose 10 lose q consumer on ac-
count OF price. should another company COM
menee 70 sell gas at a price lever han the rate
hxed BY this company We will ~ once reduce
cubic feet lower than the amount fixed upon
by such other company, and viii keep de-
SC -nding IN the same ratio.
We would remind the public hat we desire
no ASSURANCES or guarantees on the part OF our
consumers, as We believe that whenever mat
tens CONS 10 open competition, the superiority
of the Ugh offered BY this TO say
nothing Of Inducements In price, viii secure a
continuance Of tie patronage IL has 50 long
enjoyed.
It Is made the imp sratfve duty Of every on
Ger and employe Of this cOmpany to pay
strict attention 10 the wants and REQ
Of our patrons, and any lack of courtesy or
neglect Of complaints will subject the offender
70 severe rebuke or prompt dismissal from our
service.
Adopted by the board, and ordered pub
lished, December q, ISL.
JAMES NJ. WILLIAMSON, President.
GEORGE W. GIT, Secretary.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1871-12-28
ANOTHER FESTIVAL.
DE-. Skaters Church the scene Of Un,
p~araIIeIed NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
Tree and Countless Gifts.

Christmas trees are rapidly superceding
Santa Claus, particularly in those genial
climates where the flowers always bloom u
the sun ever shines. Private mansions, public
halls, hotels and churches are equally given
up TO the glories Of Christmas s shrubbery. Last
night DR.. Skaters church, on Second street,
was so nlled with people that the men had TO
stand up in the aisleS, against the walls, and
at the doOus In order TO allow the children and
ladies a ehance to obtain seats. The end Of the
church, where the reading-desk stands, was a
blaze OF lights. Three Christmas trees, whose
spreading end Illuminated branches inter
laced each other, reached across the whole
width Of the church. The lights upon them
were almost as numerous as the good things
by the philanthropic people.
Chancellor Morgan seemed to be the master Of
the ceremonies. He was, however, assisted by
a number of others, who entered on the work
Of distributing with great energy and method.
About two hours were spent in the delightful
entertainment. The happiness of all was an
other striking illustration of the holy saying,
" 1t is as blessed 10 give as to receive"
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1871-12-28

Madison on Tuesday oflast week, and encoun-
tsred me gorge OF lee which blocked the river
~ L1at point Her crew were discharged and
sue their yoyagea any further At that time, be-
Ing completely wedged In the ice The boat
tLnS I'LL slisnt mishAP a short distance be
divers other difficulties between mat o0lnt
and Madison b America had quite q aum-
Louisville and Cincinnati man lice stesmer
here early last evening. On satuT-
was fastened gave sigma OF breakfnR al. cas-
taln Pierce At once employed a new crew. and
aIIer several hours work succeeded in cutting
me WnAri as above stated, when she rauidly
setLeu. The water reached over her boiler
geSx almost up 70 the barrieade Twelve OF
tnIteen barrels OF whisky rolled overheard
anu were lost The greater portion Of her
relgnis II = thought, viii prove a total loss.
The America belonged 10 t6e NashvfIle Paeket
company, and was 0ETned nv 49, Ps-Es-
Wise q Co, ofthe White Collar line. our In
Dormant 70 state whether she was
Champion has been sent from CnefnnRtf 10
raise the sunken boat, which ft Is thought can
De easily done II She IL not, a. Is believed By
one person who visited her. broken IN two nm
derneath her hull. The passanzers speak In
terms OF great pTalIs OF the behavior Of Cap
taln Pierce, Who, they say, did everything In
comfort OF his passengers af1er the accident"
Beats Leaving To-Day.
For st. Francis Rfver--The dus steamer st.
Francis, Captain T. II. Bowman. leaves As
above, stopping az ali way landings between
here and Helena. Her hour Of departure i
, pm. sam Paine, Billy Dean and Andy
Granger, clerks.
For ria Point-Ths regular trf.weekIy
passenger packet g ". Cheek, Captain Geo.
Malone, leaves to-day at S pm. for FriaTs
Folnt anc All way f~andtngs Lew. II. Briggs
has charge Of thcofice-
ST. Louis, December IA heavy swell in
tbe Missouri, caused by the breaking do OF
ice gorge above This city about two O'clock
this morning, breaking ft up, since when
heavy Ice has been running. It Is believed
The gorge atBig Eddy has also gone, and that
as soon as the ice ans cut OF the Missouri we
snail have q resumption Of naTizalion to
Cairo. Weather cloudy and cold, win fndlca-
lions OF snow.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1871-12-28
Thursaay, Dscsmbsr %, Is7I,

Within legal hours, the following described
properly, 5o-Eit; LSts Nos Z : 9 70 l. n "a
Ia, IA, 40, Is9, tsS, ~, 1856, lSi, l94, l3S, 1872, Isi,
30, l29. Id, III, I26, LIS, ia. 10, u, III, I20, 10
lie, III, ll6, lis, ia lis, IL, III ITO. IOg. los Ia
lO6, los, 1O4, l8. 80. 70, Is, u, Is, y, "a, "a, y, II, T'
50. IS, 81, u, %, "a. s., 81, q, 6Q, 81, IS, 81, 8, S.bL
%, 81 81 and 81, on W. ). Flppin's subufyf.
sion and plat Of a tract Of land south OF and
near the city Of Memphis, in Shelby county,
Penn, purchased by said Fnppin OF ID
LcOnsy a Co, and conveyed TO ipoin N ii
~ Collier and wife; ssid lots containing TX
acrea. more or Less, and lying between :. n.
Wheaton's and A. Nacoaro's Land. AID hich
VII be sold according to q subdivision OF
same. now on hls herein, which was made
By ]. B. Humphreys, In pursuance vi the de-
cree for sale requiring susa, 10 make il
more suitable and eligible for residences. etc
See map At Clsr1's once.
TERMS OF eALE-Gn 3 credit OF six and
WE'VE 10 and ~ months; notes with good se-
curly required; letn retained to further Sc
cure same; equity Of rsdsmpti0n barred.
EDhUHDA A. COLE. CLERK ana Master,
Charles KoEtrschh Attorney, nOaRVed !
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1871-12-28
THE APPEAL IN THE CITY.
Places at which the Daily Appeal cnn
be Procured.

The DAILY APPEAL can be had every morn
ing at the follOwing-uRmed places in the city
At the Office OF the paper, No. IA Union street.
At the newsstand Of Joe Locke, No. 26H
Main street
At the newsstand Of W. J. MansfOrd, corner
Of Second and Monroe streets.
At the NEWSSTAND in the Peabody hotel.
AT the newsstand IN the commercial hotel.
At the newsstand in the Norsham house.
At the newsstand in the OvertOn hotel.
At the newsstand in the Southern hotel.
At the newsstand of Emmons & Son, No. 10
Jefferson street.
Atthe newsstand Of W. D. pickernagle, cor
ner.o of Fourth and Poplar streets.
At the newsstand on St Loui whsrfboat.
AT tse newsstand at Lanier & Eldridge's,
Second streat, near Madison.
At the newsstand OF HOLIDAY, on Beale
street, near Main.
At the newsstand at the Railroad depots.
At the newsstand on ths Memphis and Lit
tie Rock wharfboat.
at South Memphis n~ews-depot No. 60 Beale
street, near Second.