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The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1871-08-17
Putty and Paint.

However much these two articles may
be used to hide deficiencies and cover up
faults by dishonest tradesmen, in the far
mer's hands they may be made to do ex-
cellent service. Possibly the wagon, the
plows, and horrows, that have been in ac-
tive employment during the summer,
have had their seams or cracks opened by
the suns heat Now is the time to stop
those seams or cracks with putty and
touch of paint, before the fall rains soak
in and commence to rot the wood. Re-
peated swelling and shrinking do serious
injury to all wooden implements, and
now, while they are we'll shrunk, is the
time to look after them and prevent the
swelling which will occur if damp or wet
is allowed to penetrate. Forks, shovels,
axes, and all tools with wooden handles
should be rubbed with lneseed oil while
dry. They will have their elasticity pre-
served, and their durability and apper-
ance improved thereby.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1871-08-17
How to Manage Kerosene Lamps.

Our ears are every day panied by &C
counts of kerosene lamps exploding and
killing, or soaring for life, men women
or children y simple knowledge of the
infammable nature of the fluid would
probably put stop to nearly all the ac-
cidents. AS the oil burns down in the
lamps, highly inaammablc gas gathers
over surface, and as the oil decreases the
gas increases When the oil is nearly
consumed, a slight jar will often infame
the gas and an explosion is sure, dealing
death and destruction. A bombshell is
not more to be dreaded Now if the lamp
is not allowed to burn more than half way
down, such accidents are impossible
Always fill your lamps every morning !;
then you never need fear an explosion
Half a tcaspoonful of salt added to the oil
of a lamp which holds pint, will take
away the disagreeable odor sometimes ap.
parent, and, it as said, prevent the forma-
ton of a dangerous gas. 1t is a simple
remedy, easily applied. 1t is also assert
ed that the salt makes the oil last much
longer, but we have only hearsay concern
ing it. Kerosene is the best antidote for
severe burn or sclad Immerse the
wounded part in cold water for mo
ment; dry with a soft cloth, taking care
not to rub at all, Then bathe in kero-
sene, and the terrible pain ceases. We
know not of the philosophy of the mat,
ter, but we do know that it is the most
efficaeious remedy for severe burns or
scalds in the materia medica.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1871-08-17
Sand Compost.

4 German agricultural paper recon-
mends the application of kind of sand
compost upon messy meadows as highly
successful. Sand, or sandy soil, is piled
up, and daily watered with the liquid OF
stable drains or sinks. To prevent the
escape of ammonia, a sprinkling of gyp-
sum is applied. This compost is to be
worked over, and after four to five weeks
it is fit for use. The writer claims that
the heavy sand smothers the moss, while
the fertilizers promote the growth of the
grass, and he refers to his favorable re-
suits as proof.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1871-08-17
Fun at Home.

Don't be afraid of little fun at home
good people ! Don't shut up your house
lest the sun should fade your carpets and
your hearts, lest hearty laugh should
shake down some Of the musty old cob
webs there If you want to ruin your
sons, let them think that all mirth and
social enjoyment must be left on the
threshold without when they come home
at night When once home is regarded
as only place to eat, drink, and sleep in,
the work is begun that ends in gambling
houses and reckless degradation Young
people must have fun and relaxation some
where ; if they 90 not find it at their own
hearthstones, it will be sought at other,
and perhaps less profitable places. There
fore, let the fire burn brightly at night,
and make the homestead delightful with
all those little arts that parents so per-
fectly understand Don't repress the
buoyant spirits of your childrn half-an-
hour of merriment around the lamp and
fire. light of home blots out the re-
membrance of many care and annoyance
during the day and the best safeguard
they can take with them into the world
is the unseen influence of a bright little
domestic circle
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1871-08-17
Iaddy's Boy.

In certain small town on the Mis-
sissippi lived man who made horsetrad.
ing business. He bought up horses for
II city market, and was considered pretty
good on a trade. One day a long, lean,
queer, green looking specimen of the Wes-
tern country, arrived at the dock with a
boat load of horses. He inquired for the
horse jockey.
Daddy sent me down with some
horses he said, in half-idiOtic tone.
"Who's he ?"
Daddy"
"What do you want for your horses ?"
"Daddy said you you could set yonr
price," was the reply.
"Let me go down and look at your
horses" said Brown, and accordingly they
were soon at the boat.
Brown examined the horses, and named
the price he would give for this one and
that, and the country pumpkin made no
objections, although some of the offers
were not more shan one half the real
value Of the animal One of the by-stand-
ers gently suggested to the countryman
that he was being cheated, but he return
ed |:
"Daddy said Brown would set the price
himself" and so Brown had it all his own
way.
At last they came to an animal which
did not look much superior to the rest
81 must have more for that animal" he
said daddy says he can run some."
"Run ~ said Brown, "that nag can't
run worth cent"
"Daddy says so, and daddy knows"
"Why, I've got one up to the stable
that can beat it all hollow"
"Guess not" said the fellow "Let's
try 'em. I'll bet the boat load of horses
on i'm. Brown smiled.
"I'll stake five thousand dollars against
your boat load" said Brown, winking to
the crowd, and "these men," selecting
two, "shall hold the stakes"
Browns five thousand was entrusted to
one, and the other went on board the
horse boat.
One of the crowd started to demonstrate
with the poor idiotic fellow, but he only
responded:
"Golly dad told me he could run some
and daddy ought to lose 'em if he was
such tarnal fool as to tell me that when
he couldn't"
Browns slick racer was brought down,
and Brown mounted him. The country
man led out his animal and climbed on
his back, looking as uncouth and awk-
ward as the horse he proposed to ride.
The word was given, and they started,
amid laughter of the crowd. At first
Brown was ahead, and it looked as though
the poor fellow was to be badly beaten,
when his horse suddenly plunged for
ward, and the jockey was left far behind.
Such going had not been seen in those
parts for long time, and poor Brown was
crestfaIlen, as the cheers of the bystand-
ers fell on his ears.
'1'll take the sponduix," said the coun-
tryman, riding up "dad was right. The
anermal can get around little.
Brown tried to say it was all joke,
but the fellow would have his money.
81 guess | won't trade today" he said,
as he put it in his old rough leather pock-
ct book. "Pll 90 back to daddy"
SIN vain Brown tried to induce him to
trade, but he pushed off his boat, resolute.
Iy saying: "Pd better go back and tell
daddy"
Brown was completely "sold," for he
knew at once that the green countryman
was shrewder than people imagined him,
and just came there purposely to win his
money from him. Next time be didn't
ridicule horse that daddy said could
run some"
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1871-08-17
Glover Cure.

The extract of red clover spread on
linen, or soft, thin leather, is said to be
an excellent remedy for cancerous ulcers.
1t is highly recommended in i'll condi-
toned ulcers Of every kind, and deep,
ragged edged and otherwise badly condi-
toned burns. 1t possesses a peculiar
soothing property, an eficacious deter
gent, and promotes healthful granula-
ton.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1871-08-17
Corn.

The claim that the maize or Indian
corn plant is indigenous to the soil of the
New World, has lately been contested,
and recent investigations Of certain
Chinese records are cited to prove that it
was cultivated in China prior to the dis
covery Of America. Chinese authors
maintain that it came originally from
countries west of that country long before
the first arrival of the Portuguese, in
1911.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1871-08-17
Remedy for Lice.

a correspondent states that for some
seven years his chickens have been kept
free from lice by strewing small branches
or sprays Of ceder about the henery, Pre-
viops to the use Of this simple remedy,
they were badly infested. No white
washing or other means to expel vermin
have been used.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1871-08-17
The Original Paaeh.

The peach was originally a poisoned
almond. Its feshy parts were used to
poison arrows. and the fruit was for this
purpose introduced into Persia. The
transportation aud cultivation, however,
not only removed its poisonous qualities,
but produced the delicious fruit we now
enjOw.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1871-08-17
While nassine hnuse In Virrinia twn

While passing house in Virginia, two
drummers observed very peculiar chin
ney, unfinished, and it attracting their
attention they asked faxen haired ur-
chin standing near the house if it "draw-
ed we'll" The aforesaid urchin replied /:
eyes, it draws the attention Of all the
fools that pass this road"
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1871-08-17

Quilp and his wife had bit of conten-
tion the other day. 81 own that you have
more brillianey than |, . said the woman,
"but | have the better judgment" Yes, "
said Qulp, "your choice in marrying shows
that !" Quilp was informed that he was a
brute.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1871-08-17

\ witty writer says: Lawyers and
clients remind me of tho two rows of peo-
pie at FIRE; one passing along full
buckets, and the other empty ones"
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1871-08-17
VOL. 20.
JOE PRINTING,
DR.. j. L A N T z,
SURGEON and Mechanical Dentist,
OF ALL KINDS,
- ,hn hinhnSf 81 vIn of The All n nd ON Z

still has his office on Main Street, in the second
s,or, of DR. s WaltOn'S brick building, nearly oppo-
,,e the StroudSburg House, and he natierS himself
mat by eighteen constant practice and the most
,rneS and careful attention to all matters pertaining
m his profession that he is fully able to perform all
oeraons in the dental line in the most careful, taste
,v and skitlfIl manner
Spccia attention given to saving the Natural Teeth
.,s TO the insertion of Artificial Teeth on Rubber,
cid Silver or Continuous Gums, and perfect fits In
all cases insured.
Most persons know the great folly and danger OF en-
trusting their work 10 the inexperienced or to those
living Al a distance. April l3, lS7I.-ly
Semi-weekly Louisianian. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1871-1872, 1871-09-14

place, by the operations OF geolo-
gical causes, are generally SO slow
as scarcely to be appreciated within
any historic period. These, how
ever, are sometimes attended by
great and sudden movements called
earthquakes and volcanoes. But
they occur, as above stated, at such
long and irregular intervals that no
sane man has. ever ventured to
predict them. And no better test
Of fitness for a madhouse could be
given, by either a philosopher or a
pyetender, than the utterance of
any such prophesy.
Returning my thanks, gentlemen,
for the value you are pleased to at
tach to my opinion on this as a
matter of public interest I have the
honor to remain, very respectfully.
CALEB G.. FORSHEY.
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MERCHANTS SOUTHERN PACKET
COMPANY.

COMPANY.
.GsN FoR ST. LOUIS, CAIRO,
Sfss5ss3s ME,RHs and the Bends
The steamers Of this line will leave as
follows. at 5 P, M.
Giving through bills of lading over
the Illinois Central Railroad to al
points on Arkansas, White and Cum b
erland rivers. Through bills of lading
and passenger tickets issued to all
points on the Upper Mississippi. as
high as st. Paul.
Plans of cabin may be see and state
rooms secured on application to
STEVENSON & VERLANDER.
r....... ..... Agents,
1876 Gravier street.
JOHN F. BAKER, President.
Bills of lading overthe Illinois Cent
raj Railroad signed only at the office of
JAS. T. TUCKER.
26 Carondelet street.
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STEAMBOATS.
CAIRO.
ST. Louis AND New ORLEANS PACKET
COMPANY.

ST. Louis AND New ORLEANS PACKET
COMPANY.
FOR CAIRO AND ST. LOUIS.
Illinois Central Railroad Packets.
,H~ \ FOB MAIHPIS CAIRO
and the Bead The ane
Dpassenger steamers of
this line will leave as follows:
Giving through bills of lading to all
points on the Memphis and Charleston
Railroad, Nashville and Northwestern
Railroad. and Memphis and Ohio Rail-
road-also to St. Louis. fl etl
Through Tickets furnished at Lowest
rates to all points East, West and North,
by all the various routes via Memphis,
Cairo and ST. Louis. Staterooms So
cured at General Office, l04 Common
treet.
A. A. WOODS, General Agent,
104 Common Street.
c. G. WAYNE, Freight Agent,
81 Natchez Street,
JOHN N. BOFINGER. President,
Bills of lading for all freights over
the illinois Central Railroad; signed
at the Office of
JAMES T. TUCKER,
apl. 6-tf rs CarOndelet Street.
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MISCELLANEOUS.
Bannk,
ia CarOndelet st.

OPEN DAY AND EVENING, NO VACATION.
The old and young can enter at this
Institution any day, no distinction
made in regard to race or color. The
design of the Institution, is to furnish
opportunities to those wishing rapid,
thorough and practical business edu-
cation, fifty to one hundred per cent.
saved by students, by taking the rapid
commercial course. Parties having Or
binary ability, who have entirely ne
elected their education now have the
opportunity to qualify themselves for
almost any position in the State, in
an incredible short time.
From two to three months is all
that requires to complete the CONNER
al course. Terms reduced to suit the
times. I'D.
For further information call at the
College, or address
Prof. A. T. Selever,
Principal.
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For Rent.

That desirable family residence
on Claiborne street between Pal
myra and Gasqust. dor further
particulars apply to.
~ 81. NJ. ROBINSON, J
~ Commercial Place
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City HOTEL.

" LILLIAN III. w IlIlIIh ND,
CRY HOTEL,
tcw Orleans, September 9, 1881. J
GENTLEMEN: 1 have the pleasure
to acknowledge your card of this
DAY, asking !iy opinion CT merits of
the prediction of a 'tidal wave"
imputed to Professor Agassiz.
The like questions have recently
been addressed to me so often and
from so many quarters, that l am
obliged TO you, gentlemen, for fur
nishing me an occasion, once for
al. to answer them, and so far as
any word from me may have any
value to allay public anxiety in the
premises.
Without the pleasure of a per-
sonal acquaintance will the great
Swiss naturalist, / will volunteer
ms defense any charge of agency in
this most monstrous and cruel
Hoax.
Professor Agassiz is all illustrious
savaut in his domain of inquiry,
which, believe, has never embraced
the physical sciences. Zoology,
geology and the natural sciences
generally, rs distinguished from the
physical sciences, bound the field
Of his distinctions; and, therefore,
he is without authority, should he
ever become SO unphilosophic as to
assume the prophet for the amuse-
ment of alarming the unscientifc.
With this defense Of an illustrious
philosopher, now absent, as I learn,
on a mission of discovery and col
lection, you will pardon me if I add
a few views, which appear to nee
worthy the attention and recollec-
ton of all persons, humble or let
tered.
Science thus far has furnished
man no keys to the far future be-
yOnd the regular operations of
Known laws.
The alienation of day and night;
the phases of the moon; the regular
return of the tides; the seasons of
the year, and of the planets to their
positions, at well ascertained pc
nods-long since fully explained
ale relied upon as our nutritious,
Our staple of knowledge. Any ac-
adnts relating to any of these are
beyond human ken; and the child
has as much authority as Herschel,
AaSo or Leyerrier, in predicting
them.
No conjunction of the plane ts,'
of combination of causes known to
science, can give the remotest guess
"aen an earthquake will occur, or a
'oNano discharge its lava, at any
nee on the globe; and nothing
snort OF a considerable upheaval
beneath the sea, or disturbance of
!" Oed' can produce any such wave
as Is lancied in this absurd predic-
"O'l' or IN any way create a greater
Use or tall of water than may be
VIE to storm winds, or lunar tides
"'he ordinary kind.
Hplng tides are known as the
nSn and low tides, occurring about
ae change and full of the moon.
~ 'lleSe times the earth, moon and
,''' are nearly in right line, and
aence the tides, by combined at
','oh OF sun and moon on the
''fh' increase the common tides
some inches, or even some feet.
special localities. These are all
~yD Known and accounted for, and
a LAY DC predicted, by Mark Twain,
us humblest almanac reader.
g.. 40 other heavenly bodies are suf-
s. ny hear to the earth to affect
, ,e the tides of the ocean. so
Th a, no conjunction of the planets, ;"
nra'; e,sf their positions, can ap-
p'9 =, influence the eartb's tides
S changes that are taking
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TO THE COLORED CITIZENS OF
LOUISIANA.

In " ltO1lxANhs
Whereas We favor the Convention
contemplated in the above call, and are
DESTROYS of having the colored people
of our State represented in the same,
therefore we issue this call for a State
Convention of the colOred citizens of
Louisiana to meet On the
18th DAY OF AUGUST NEXT,
in the city Of New Orleans, for the
purpose of electing delegates to the
Southern States Convention. The basis
of representation in said convention to
be the same as that to the lower House
Of the General Assembly.
p. B. s. PINCHBACK.
C. C. ANTOINE,
A. E. BARBER,
OSCAR J. DUNN,
]. W. QUINN,
GEORGE Y. KELSO.
EDWARD BUTLER,
F. G. ANTOINE.
~ Republican papers of this State
lase copy.
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SPECIAL N0TICE..
Call for a Southern States Con.
vention.

The following preamble and reso-
lutions were adopted by the State
Conventions Of Georgia, held in At.
lanta, Frebruary 3, 1871:
WHEREAS, The peculiar condition
Of the colored people in the South
ern States, growing out of q COM
bination Of local cause, does, in the
judgment of this Convention, de-
mand a more practical understand
ing and mutual cooperation, to the
end that more thorough union of
effort, action, and organization may
exist; and =
Whereas, We believe a convention
OF the Southern States would most
happily supply this exigency and
receive the cordial endorsement of
the colored citizens Of said States:
Therefore,
Resolved, That we, the members
of the Georgia State Convention
now assembled, do authorize the
President of this Convention to is
sue a call, in the name of the said
Convention for a Southern States
Convention, to be held at such time
and place as he, and those with
whom he may advise, shall deter
mine best adapted to the public
convenience.
The above is o true extract from
the minutes of the Georgia State
Convention.
T. 9 Crourrv
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'1r TIDAL WAVE PRO
NOUNOED A HOAX.

The following correspondence
s,,o the New Orleans Times, en-
lodving the reply OF Professor For
.bev to inquiries in regard to the
propaesied tidal wave" will be
read With interest;
ysw ORLEANS, September 9, 1871.
Professor c. G. Forshey:
Dr,R SRA widely extended
.npreheusion prevails among the.
raople Of the gulf and Atlantic
c,ast. produced by a prediction,
;mp1ted to Professor Agassiz, of a
oreat tidal wave or inundation Of
The coast from the sea.
After some conversation with you,
- ask. on behalf ourselves and
MANY others we venture to repre-
sent, that you give us for publica-
ion your views as to the merits of
tha prediction, and if convenient,
your reasons, briefly expressed, for
the views YOU entertain.
We ask this favor, believing that
s,cb publication will tend to allay
the public anxiety, from your repu-
tstion as 4 man of science.
We have the honor to subscribe
onrseyes very truly your obedient
servants,
WILLIAMS. AUSTIN, NJ. d.,
SAMUEL chopin, NJ. d.,
ROBERT w. RAYNE,
JAMES DESBAN,
4. X. LEE,
WILLIAM H. WILLIAMS,
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NEW ORLEANS, CHICAGO
AND THE WEST.
THE ILLINOIS CENTRAL, RAILROAD

THE ILLINOIS CENTRAL RAILROAD
Blue Line, Via Cairo,
,fze'~ b WILLTAKE FREIGHT
sssas From New Orleans on first
EszZz11 class steamers,
LEAVING DAILY, AT 5 P. H., FOR
CAIRO, CHICAGO, AND ALL
POINTS NORTH, WEST AND
EAST, AT THE LOWEST
RATES.
All rates and all through bills of
lading from New Orleans by above
route given, signed and recognized
only at the General Office of the Com
pany, No. 26 Carondelet Street.
Shippers by this route save all dray-
age and transfer charges at Cairo,
and their goods are always under
cover, and no charges are made for
forwarding.
JAMES T. TUCKER,
General Agent.
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the minutes OF the Georgia State
Convention.
J. s. SToKELY,
Secretary of the Convention.
To the ColOred Citizens of the States
of Alabama, Arkansas, Delaware,
Florida. Georgia, Kentucky, Louisi-
ana, Tennessee, Maryland, Missis-
sippi, Missouri, North Carolina,
South Carolina, Texas, Virginia,
West Virginia and the District of
Columbia:
Having been deputed, in pursuance
of the above resolution, as President
of the Georgia State Convention, and
by the endorsement of the distinguish
ed gentlemen whose names are sub
joined, We do hereby call the above
named Convention to meet in the city
of Columbia, South Carolina, on the
18th day of October, 1871, at twelve
o'clock nj.
As the Convention did not advise as
to what should constitute the ratio of
representation, we suggest that the
respective States erepresentatively APP
portioned the same as they are in the
Congress of the United States, to wit,
One delegate from each Congressional
District. and two from the District of
Columbia. The several Congressional
Districts will elect their own delegates,
which elected delegates may meet and
elect two for the State at large, unless
the respective States shall otherwise
provide by State Conventions.
Those who may he accredited as
delegates, should meet the Convention
prepared to remain in session one
week, if necessary, as questions requir-
ing mature deliberation will doubtless
come before it, and should not be dis
posed of precipitently.
Most Respectfully,
H. NJ. TURNER,
President Ga. State Convention.
Macon, Ga, May %, 1871.
A few of many gentlemen endors-
ing the call: -...~,.
Alabama--Hon. James T. Rapier.
arkansas Hon. j. T. White.
Delanars-Howard Day, Esq.
Fzorida-Hon. Johnathan c..
Gibbs, Secretary of State; Hon.
Josiah I. Wall, Hon. H. S. Har-
mon.
GeOsyia-Hon. J. F. Long, Hon.
Edwin Belcher, Hon. L. G.. Camp
bell, Hon. j. NJ. Simms, j. f.
Quarles, Esq.
Kentucky-W. H. Gibson, Esq,
G. W. Dupee, Esq. 81"
, Louisiaua- Hon. P. B. s. Pinck-
back, Lieutenant Governor O. j.
Dunn.
Maryand-Isaac Meyers, Esq,
W. NJ. Perkins, Esq, John H. But
Ter, Esq.
Mississippi-Hon. James Lynch,
Secretary of State; Hon. E. Scar
brough.
North Ca'Olina-Hon. James n.
Harris. Hon. George L. MADISON, J.
7. Schenck, Esq.
South Ca'olina-Lieutenant Gov
ernor A. J. Ransier, Hon. r. G. De-
Large, Hon. r. H. Cain, Hon. Jos.
Rainey, Hon. r. b. Elliott, Hon. F.
L. Cardoza, Secretary of State.
ISnnessee-Abram Smith, ESQ.
Alfred E. Mckinney, Esq, Henry
Harding, Esq, NJ. R. johnson, Esq.
Teras-Hon. Richard Nelson,
Esq, Hon.. ]. T. Ruby.
District Of Col,tmbia-Hon. Fred
erick Douglass, Hon. James A.
Handy.