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The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1871-12-14
A ImDOrtant Decision

A gentleman visited New York, wen,
to one Of the largest hotels, aud took a
room. On going to bed at night, he lock
ed his door, and placed his watch and
money under his pillow. 1t is probable
that nine out of ten strangers who visit
New York do the same thing under like
circumstances. On waking in the morn.
ing. he discovered that both watch and
money had been stolen. Thereupon he
sued the proprietor of the hotel for fifty
dollars, being the amount of money lost,
and for the value of the watch, about
three hundred and fifty dollars. On the
trial, evidence was offered in behalf of
the defendant to show that the notice had
been given that the law required. The
plaintiff obtained verdict in his favor
tor the full amount demanded. and an an
peal was taken from the judgment.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1871-12-14
A international Race.

Hol. Mcdaniel, the owner of the "a.
nous American horse, Harry Bassett,
has written the following letter to Eng
land am anxious to test Harry Bessetl
with the best horse of England, or any
other country, but under the circum
stances stated, that test must be made on.
American soil. If Mr.. Gretton will not
bring Sterling here, you may say, through
the Turf, Field dHd Farm, that | will
make one of series Of races, Of from two
to four miles, heats or dashes, for from
S25, 900 to $4,000 Il side, each race $40,
900 forfeit, Harry Bessett against any
horse in the world the races to be run
under the rules of the American Jockey
Club, either at Jerome Park or Saratoga
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1871-12-14

1t is expected that three Territories
will apply for admission as States at the
coming session of Congress-Utah, Col.
orado and New Mexico; also that two
new Territories will apply for incorpora,
tion-Pembina and Oklahoma The for.
mer will comprise an area of territory on
the Red River of the North, to extend
from Minnesota to Montana, from the for
ty.sixth to the forty ninth degree of north
latitude. Oklahoma will be only re or
ganization of the Indian Territory, and if
it is formed it will be entitled to send an
Indian delegate to Congress.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1871-12-14

A new cure for that terrible disease,
cancer, has been introduced, and is now
being extensively advertised. 1t is the
sap of South American vine called Gun,
durango Che English of which is eagle
vine). a correspondent of tie New
York Herald, some time ago, visited the
place where this vine grows, and where
its medical properties have been well test
ed, to learn all about it, as medicine so
vastly beneficial to suffering humanity
would warrant illimitable research and
investigation. This correspondent, after
thorough examination, and after gather
ing from the natives all the information
that he could obtain, says that it has
cured many diseases of a cancerous ma,
ture, restoring the patients to apparent
health /; but the cases thus apparently re
stored died shortly afterward, from some
cause, supposed to be from the effects OF
the medicine.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1871-12-14
Remedy for Scalds and Burns.

The New York Sun has a correspon. =
dent who writes that "the readest and
most useful remedy for scalds and burns
is an embrocation of lime water and
linseed OIL" These simple agents com.
bined form thick creamlikc substance.
which effectually excludes the air from
the injured parts, and allays the inaam.
nation almost instantly. He mentions
case where child fell backwar into
bath tub of boiling water, and was nearly
Hayed from her neck to below her hps
Her agonies were indescribable but her
clothing being gently removed, and the
lime and oil preparation thickly spread
over the Injured surface, she was sound
asleep in FIVE minutes. subsequently the
parts were carefully washed with warm
milk and water three times day, the oil
dressing renewed, and the little patient,
rapidly recovered.
Though all the scalded skin came, of.
she did not have a scar. This remedy
leaves no hard coat to dry on the SORES.
but soltens the parts, and aids nature 10
repair the injuries in the readiest and
most expeditions manner. The mixture
may be procured in the drugstores; but
if not thus accessible, slake lump Of
quick lime in water, and as soon as the
water is clear mix it with the oil and
shake well. IF the case is urgent, use
boiling water over the lime. and it will
become clear in FIVE minutes The pre.
paration may be kept ready bottled in
the house, and it will be as good when
six months old as when first made.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1871-12-14

Congress did very little real business
last week. The appointing of the Com
mittees was the main event, which was
followed by the reference of the Presi-
dents message to the divisions. La the
Senate the most striking incident was the
notice given by Mr. Sumner of his intcn-
tion to present bill to abolish the Inter-
nal Revenue Bureau. 1t provides that
after the first of June next all taxes cx-
cept those upon distilled spirits, ferment
ed liquors, and tobacco in its various
forms, shall be abolished. and these taxes
shall thence forth be collected by STAMPS,
the stamp tax on distilled spirits to be -
cents per gallon. The Revenue Bureau
the bill permits to continue until the lSt
of September, to give time to wind up It's
affairs. After that time, the business Of
selling stamps aud detecting frauds upon
the revenue is to be 10 charge OF the So
cretary of the Treasury. Both Houses on
Friday adjourned until Monday, Very
little business of interest will be consider
ed before January.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1871-12-14
Tmportant Decision.

1t has been decided, and it is no doubt
good law, that if note bearing interest
at 10 per cent, for specified time, Is not
paid at the time specified, the holder can,
not demand after that date more than q
per cent, as the lO per cent. was SUB,
ject of contract, and the contract expired
at the expiration of the time stated OF
the lace of the note Parties should be
careful in taking notes-after stating the
amount agreed upon, if it be more thar
6 per cent, to add on the face of the note
"until paid.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1871-12-14
PETIT JURORS.

PETIT JURORS
Barrett-Jacob Rinehart.
ChustnukM-SamuelA Arnold, Jabob Green
amoyer John Wagner.
C5otbaugh-Jacob b. Teel.
East Stroudsbwg--John Hohenshield, Levi
Smith, John Thomas, Alfred Wtzel.
Etdrcd-John Frantz, Jr, Joseph Green
swelgh Tohmas Klinetop, Samuel Metzgar.
Ha'ndton-John +. Bender, Simpson Feth-
erman, John V. Shoemaker.
:, Jackson-John Daily, Philip Frailey, Peter
Frailey, Philip Hay.
- M Smittfeid-George w. Labar, George w
Peters % +"
Pdrddise-Martin Detrick, Peter Dornblazer
Charles Hilgert, Levi Frantz.
Pocono-John NJ. Shivey.
PoM-Stephen Bollinger.
PTice-Jacob Miller.
Hoss-Charles l.. Frantz, Timothy Marsh.
=, Sm'thfetd- Samuel Alsop, Depue Labar.
Philip Hoffman, James G. Kintner, Jacob
hoher, John Nj. Trach, Samuel Walter, Reu-
ben Tribe.
- Arond-Samuel Custard, Charles Hallet,
Charles Henry.
Stroudsbury-John Ii. Connor, George De-
long, William Flory, Abraham Labar.
1obghaRna acob Slime.
I9aktaaaosk-Jacob Keenhold.
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seraaton Correspondence.
SCRANTON, Dec. 4, 1871.

FRIEND SCHoCH -Thanksgivingday was
very generally observed in this city, business
being suspended, and appropriate services
were held in the several churches.
The party of young gentlemen, nine in
number. who took flying visit to your
borough on Thursday last, were principally
members of the Nay Aug Fire Co. of this
city, and the object of their visit was to
examine the new Steamer recently purchased
by the authorities of Stroudsburg They
were unanimous in the decision that the
machine was real beauty, excelling by far
the Nay-Aug in that respect, but they enter
tain grave doubts as to the water capacity of
the ''Pocono" being equal to their favorite,
and are anxious that trial between the
two should be had. Arriving at Strouds-
burg with very keen appetites-a ride of
fifty miles over the ID. L. & w. r. r., IS
good for dyspeptics- they registered them
selves with mine host Allender, of the
Slroudsburg House, and Immediately enter
ed the dining room, and judging from the
very rapid man1uvre in which the many
good things spread before them disappeared,
we opine that they were equal to this
Thanksgiving emergency. Dinner being
over they took a stroll about town, for the
purpose of seeing the sights-and the ladies
and enjoying themselves as best they
might during their limited stay. The
weather being extremely cold, it was neces-
sary that stimulants should be imbibed to
revive their spirits, and, as mixers of drink,
and geniol, social companions, they declare
that Ned" and johnny" cannot be excel
ed. A number of the boys dropped into
the Emperor Christirs saloon, and, during
their stay pane of glass was accidentally
broken, which was promptly paid for, and
nothing more thought about the matter by
the parties directly interested. But in all
places there are busy-bodies, and Strouds.
burg, it appears, is no exception to the general
rule, as Mr. "Santy" Stillwe1, foreman of
the Aay-Aug company, had the facts basely
misrepresented to him, by some poor fellow
who probably is troubled with light brain.
viewing Christie" he learned the truth of
the story After tea, the remainder of their
time was passed in and around the hotel,
where they enjoyed themselves hugely. At
7:30 they embarked for home, where they
arrived 'on time very much pleased with
their trip, and earnestly hope that the day Is
not for distant when they may again visit
Sroudsburg, under more favorable circum-
stances. Critic
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1871-12-14
Death from Blowing Down a Lamp
Chimney.

The Luzerne Union records another
terrible accident resulting from the too
common practice of blowing down lamp
chimney to exthinguish the light. The
casualty occurred in Cleveland, Pa, few
nights since. Mrs Elizabeth Stark dis.
robed to retire about 10 O clock. She at
tempted to extinguish her coal oil lamp
in very common manner, by blowing
down the chimney. The lamp exploded
throwing over her the blazing liquid, and
in an instant she was euveloped in flames
aud was terribly burned There seems
no end to accidents resulting from the
careless use of kerosine, and people be
too careful how they manage and handle
their lighted lamps.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1871-12-14

THE trial of Mrs Wharton now in pro.
gress at Annapolis, for the murder OF
General Ketchum Of the United States
army, is probably the most interesting
event in court annals of the year, if not
Of the times The high social, though
eccentric position, hitherto held by the
lady, and the singular train of circm.
stanial evidence against her, have in many
minds established the conviction of her
guilt, while loving friends still believe
her protestatous of innocence. So great
is the interest manifested in the case.
that many papers have sent special re
porters to give the evidence and full par
ticulars brought to light by the trial.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1871-12-14

For the Jefersunian.
Mr. EDITOR Allow me to correct,
through the columns of the Jefersonidn, an
err oleous impression that prevails in regard
to the ''Wickersham German-Engish Nor
NAL School enterprise.
Some of the persons who are opposed
from sinister motives, of course-to the en-
terprise, and therefore stoop to any and all
means to defeat it, have, by means Of mis-
representations, produced upon the minds of
well-meaning persons, and who would other
wise have been willing to give the enterprise
their pecuniary support. the impression, that
the Stock Company known as The Wicker
sham German-English Normal School has
the power, power which, it is asserted the
Company intends to exercise, viz, of laying
a tax on the stockholders, for the payment
of all debts that may be incurred. In reply
to this | would state.
l. That We intend to ''pay as we CO."
3 That the power to lay tax on the stock
holders, for any purpose whatever, is not
granted by our charter.
3, That, therefore. no stock holder need
pay more than he has subscribed.
4. That in case the Company should break,
which is supposing the most extreme case,
only the property which is held by the Com
pany us such and not the pirate property of
aIiy stock-hoLlcr or stockholders would be
liable to seizure
). That in makang these statements, | am
supported by the legal opinion of Hon. John
b. Storm, and also by the legal opinion of
two other eminent lawyers in our state.
Ofwhat nature will be the next lie that |
shall feel myself called on to nail?
The worst feature of this wholesale and
retail lying business is, that it is indulged in
by men who know, or at least ought to know,
better, and who never did subscribe, and do
not intend ever to subscribe, single red cent
towards the enterprise.
Is it asking too much, when | ask all those
persons who do not wish the school enter
prise well, to hold their peace, and let the
whole matter have a free and unobstructed
course? Yours, Fraternaly,
ID f. SCHGDIER
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1871-12-14
Boys Rubber Boots at Frieds.

Fat POrkers.-SilasL J.. Drake, Esq,
recently slaughtered two hogs of the Chester
White breed, fourteen months old, which
weighed respectively 43S and 422 pounds.
Lewis Kienest killed two which weighed
35S and 362 pounds.
Moses Braban killed one weighing 40c
pounds.
Oils B. Gordon killed one weighing $40
pounds.
Pretty good this for Stroudsburg,
where all the feed has to be bought
Heavy hogs were also killed by other
parties but we have not yet learned their
weight, and a number are yet to be slaugh-
tered.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1871-12-14
Internal Revenue DecisiOn.-

Under date Of the lSt instant, the cashier of
a national bank in Pennsylvania writes the
Commissioner of Internal Revenue, making
the following inquiry: ''Is the income on
the new five per cent ten-forty bonds, de-
posted by national banks for security of cir
culating notes, to be included in the two and
half per cent. tax on individuals, or is it
exempt" In reply to which the Commits
sioner says, that the interest derived from
the new five per cent. bonds of the United
States, issued under the refunding Act of
July l4th, 1870, is not taxable under the in
ternal revenue laws.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1871-12-14
The Corn Crop of the West.

Fears were at one time entertained
that, with the large destruction of grain,
in Chicago, aud other portions Of the west,
as well as the reported deficit in Europe,
that there would be scarity of Bread
stufIs IN this country, with prices that
would seriously operate against the poorer
classes. Western papers however Inform
US that the corn crop Of The west, the pre-
sent season, has proved the best harvested
for years. In many portions of Indiana,
Iowa, Missouri, Nebraska add Minnesota,
corn is offered in the cribs at from ten to
fifteen cents bushel. In Illinois and
Kentucky the yield has been beyound all
precedent The wheat crop has also been
very large. In Europe, on the contrary,
there appears to have been a heavey de-
felt in the grain harvests iu neasly alb
countries. 10 England the general fall
ing of has been variousl V estimated as
from fifteen to twenty per cent. ; while iu
Hungary. the Danubian Principalities,
portions of Austria, and IN Southern
Russia-all countries that have usually
exported large quantities of grain, there
has been great decrease from the average
production. The ravages of the potato
rot and the cattle disease III Great Britain
will increase the demand for grain and
animal food, and the United States will
be able to supply to both in any quanti-
ty at reasonable prices, as cheap bacon
and pork, articles extensively consumed
everywhere, are the natural consequence
Of cheap corn.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1871-12-14

We learn that Geo. L. Walker Esq, the
indefatigable real estate agent, of East
Stroadsburg, has sold his interest in the
business, to his partner, Wilson Pierson,
Esq. Mr.. 2. has taken in as partner Mr..
Stillman, of New York. and the Agency will
hereafter be carried on under the firm name
of Pierson & Stillman, who will give their
undivided attention to the interests of all who
entrust business to them. Mr. Pierson has
resided in East Stroudsburg for some time,
and is well known as prompt, reliable bust
ness man, and as his partner comes among
us well recommended, we think our public
many safety trust business to their hands.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1871-12-14

Forty thousand dollars was collected
on passengers baggage at New York dur
ing the past year, being larger sum than
has ever been collected before on such
goods before in year This is the result
of the examination which is considered so
obnoxious. 1t is estimated that in nine
cases out of ten the owners of such bag
gage would smuggle through the goods
thus discovered and taxed, and cheat the
government if it were not for the inspec.
tors.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1871-12-14
Rules for Nursing SMALLPOX Patients

AeuiOo IVA NoiSAhS SIno11 L VA ot1OuVo.
Have the patient placed in one of the
upper rooms Of the house, the farthest
removed from the rest of the family,
where is to be had the best ventilation
and isolation. Keep the room constantly
well aired Remove all carpets and wool,
en- goods aud all unnecessary furniture.
Change the clothing of the patient as of
ten as needful. but do not carry it while
dry through the house. but first place it
at the bedside in bucket Of scalding wa
ter before removal from the room. If
infected clothing cannot be washed at
once, let it he set to soak in water, TO
which may be added Of saturated solu
ton OF permanganate of potassa or Of
chloride of lime about tablespoonful to
the gallon.
Small pox is supposed to be most con
tasious during canvalesccnce, therefore
strictly observe that the patient does not
mingle with the family until the scab.
are entirely of, and only after thorough
publication by washing and entire change
Of clothing After the patient is well, or
leaves the room, let it be purified by the
use of disnfectants, by whitewashing,
and by strubbing the paint and floor with
soap, soda and water, and let such rooms or
apartments be well aired before being
again occupied. In regard to food and
medicine, always rely on the advice of
physician, who should be sent for as ear
ly as possible.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1871-12-14

The American Odd Fellow for Dec, is
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The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1871-12-14
Serious Accidenf.-.JamesS S Whit,

known as Windy Jim, met with a serious ac.
cldent, at Fishers crossing several days ago.
As he was driving across the railroad track
train of cars struck the hind end of the
Wagon he was driving, and threw him sey-
eral feet in the air. Alighting on some rocks.
which were laying around lose, he was badly
cut about the head and body, and fears were
entertained that he had been killed. we
are pleased to learn that he is rapidly recover
ing. The wagon was left complete wreck.
Whites escape from instant death was a
miracle.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1871-12-14
Captain JAMES GALLAGHER

Steamboat Captain, of Pittsburg, Pa, writes:
The inventor of MIsHLER's HERE BITTERs is
a beneiactor to the human race. | was vic.
tin u TO the worst form of Dyspepsia my health
failed TO such an extent that NV Physicians
pronounced me incurable | had used II sorts
OF remedies and even took a voyage to Cali
iornia; but nothing relieved me- When Mish-
iers Herb Bitters was recommended refused
to use 1T; but my friends insisting, l at last
yielded. l am thankful that l did so, for it
cured me, and l am now as well, hale and
strong as | was fifteen years ago."
dec Tl-lm
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1871-12-14

we see, every once IN while, quite
blockade on Walnut street, in front of Wal
laces Store. The blockades on Broadway
New York are no circumstance to these. In
yestigation into the matter, has shown the
cause to be the large stock of immense,
lucious bivalves, which is daily being received
at Forkers, alias Stickems, first door below
the Washington Hotel, where Prince John
serves them up stewed, fried or on the half
shell, in manner not to be approached by
any other caterer. Call there, and you will
see how it is yourself.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1871-12-14
Lutheran Churchill Harry

EUtEEcFHN VEufCH'-Nr. HarTy
Wolf, has accepted the position of Organist
in the Lutheran Church, and is now engaged
in raising an efficient choir, so necessary for
the due performance of the Liturgical Seryi-
ces. The Introductory Song last Sabbath
evening by him and his sister was well execu-
ted and fully appreciated. The congregation
is gradually increasing, and as several parties
indicate a disposition to become constant at
tendants, the Church Council are endeavor-
ing to make the audience room warmer than
it has been heretofore
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1871-12-14

The chairmen of the principal Senate
Committees, appointed on Thursday, were
as follows Foreign Relations, Cameron :;
Finance, Sherman judiciary, Trumbull;
appropriations, Cole; Privileges and
Elections, Sumner; Commerce. Chandler;
Manufactures, Hamlin Agriculture, Nor
ton; Military, Wilson Naval, Cragin !;
Post Office, Ramsey; Public Lands
Pomeroy Pacific Railroad, Stewart.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1871-12-14

In THE total population of the Domin-
ion of Canada, by the recent census, is ascer-
tanned to be 3,4S4, 924, or an average In
crease of twelve and half per cent. since
lS6l-just about the population of the
colonies at the time of the Declaration of
Independence
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Mems Rubber Boots at Fried's.
A Good Story-A Democratic Majority
at Last.


One Of the California papers tells this
good story Of the recent election in that
State:
"On the morning after the elections.
some of the Democrats wore terribly long
faces as the result came over the telegraph
wires. A Democrat who lives IA few miles
from town, and who. By the way, was one
of those earnest Democrats who was not
afraid to smell powder in defence of the
South during the rebellion, came into
town, and was told of the bad news to his
party. lie Immediately replied, That is
nothing; rose every morning for four
years during the war and heard worse
news than that. Another remarked to
him that he was disgusted with the result,
aud desired to sell out and emgrate-
Where would you go to was the sharp.
query. TO h answered to sorrowful
one. Well, replied our Democratic
friend that is about the only place where
you will find Democratic majority"
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1871-12-14

Major A. r. Calhoun, Dept. Com. OF
the G. A. r., in Pennsylvania, has re
signed, and Captain Howard j. Rceder
of Easton, Senior Vice Com, will by
virtue of his rank, discharge the duties
of the Office, for the remainder of the
term