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The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1871-11-02
LUTHERAN CHURCH.
Liturgical Services next Sunday

Liturgical Services next Sunday.
MORNING, 10!, EVENING, =
NoRNING SERMON The difference between
God and oar God being consuming fre."
EVENING SERMON: \ Sinners death and
a Saints departure contrasted.
G.. W. MARRIOTT, ID. D., Pastor.
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The leahess shade tresS give our streets
an uncommonly dreary look.
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TO turn people shcads-go late to church
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The great fire of Chicago is reported to
nave laid waste sixty miles Of street.
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Cider is very scarce in this county.
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TE,e Temperance ticket received only II
or / 3 votes in BerkS.
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Sunday last was observed at Chie'o'
as day Of humiliation and prayer
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AcostIy discovery for America, Kerosene
OIL
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oar Streams are very low.
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The corn-husking season is drawing to a
close
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Extract from the minutes,
TnGo. S,HIOCm, See Y
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Prepare your turkeys for Thanksgiv-
ing Day.
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Debating societies will soon be IN
operation.
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Tbe improvements in our borough are
DumerCu'.
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The streets present a muddy appear
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Business men advertise.
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\ singular coincidence is that Mr.. Deubler
and his first wife died on the same day and
month she died October 18th, 1852.
Smyrna times., 1871-02-01
Letter from Dover,
DOVER, DEL. Jan. 81. ;

DOVER, DEL, Jan. 81, II.
Mr.. Editor 1t is no doubt the impression
OF many persons that the Capital is astir dur
ing session of the General Assembly but
such Is not the case, or at least it is not so
this winter
The Senate is anxioust to do something, even
II 1t has to infringe on the duties of the House
tor instance, as it did in the Oyster Revenue
Act: 1t is also anxious to protect whiskey
dealers, even by exposing the would be defen-
der OF the law, to the mercies Of the unprinci-
pied offender. Some Of the members nave
lew bonds, on which they want more interest
or they expect to get some "greenbacks " this
winter, hence their anxiety to have the usury
law repealed
The present Legislature is really in a pitia-
pie condltl0n--aS body they are iIliterate and
inexperienced; they had expected, as was
their right, that the SaulSburyS would engi-
neer the machine. But in this, they have been
disappointed; Willard has his duties in Con
gress, Eli is studying up an English grammar.
preparatory to making his debut in Washing
ton, and Gove don't care ROr what becomes of
the Legislature. lie knows he Is outside. and
It hurts HIM 20 think the :" Pollies had any N
nuence with has "sISlature-hence he leaves
them alone. The best thing for the State for
the Democratic party, snd for the credit of the
respective members OF the present Assembly,
would be for both Houses to adjourn sine die
as early as possible, say not later than next
Friday. What have they done? What are
they doing, What can they do? One word
answers each and every interrogation
ing! that is nothing of any general and per
manGnt benefit; aud if they will repeal the
Tax -aw OF SO, and go home they will please
a majority OF their constituents.
In regard to the unkind feeling existing be-
tween His Excclencv James Ponder and ev
Governor salisbury, there is no doubt. They
worked together in the last campaign, simply
out OF policy, each one looking to the Legisla
turc to settle the difficulty. 1t has been settled
neither were rewarded, but Cove was shame
fully defeated. He not only lost the Senator
ship, but he lost the confidence of MANY of
his former friends. Since his defeat he has
retired from public life, and almost from pub
TIC gaze. j l. Y 4
Smyrna times., 1871-02-01

BRIDGING THE CREEK-Mr Mustard has
presented bill in the Senate to authorize the
construction of bridge across Smyrna Creek,
at or near Deakynes Landing. Such a bill
has been before the Legislature for number
Ofyear, and ought to have passed long ago.
1t is more than ever needed now that pier
is erected at Collins Beach, through the en-
tsrprise of Mr. Frank Collins, Steamers land
at this pier all through the boating season.
while they do not run to the Creek but a few
weeks. To reach this pier famers on this side
OF the Greek, yet with short distance of it,
have to come nearly to this town and back on
the opposite side, distance OF twelve or fifteen
miles. Consequently to are cut off from steam
navigation whilst they are within sight of the
landing steamer.
Smyrna times., 1871-02-01

i CONGREss.-Ea in last week bill in
creaslng the pensions of disabled soldiers and
sailors and widows and children of deceased
soldiers and sailors 20 per cent for five years
passed the Senate Several of the Congress-
men elected from Georgia were admitted to
seats on Tuesday and Wednesday, but consid-
erable opposition was manifested towards some
Gen. Blair was admitted to a seat in the SEN
ate, from Missouri. In answer to an inquiry
made in the House on Wednesday by Mr.
Brooks, 1t appears settled that the session of
Congress will be continued until the 4th of
March, and then the forty second session will
begin, and be continued probably until Nav
next. The Senate on Thursday finally, by the
bare majority of one passed the bill for the
abolition of the income tax. The House. If
was presumed, would readily concur in the
measure, as that body last session committed
itself to similar measure but on Friday if
executed flank movement on the Senate The
Constitution provides that all bills to raise
revenue shall originate in the House of Rem
resentatives, and as this was bill to reduce
revenue it was sagely and logically held that it
came within the meaning of the constitutional
provision. The House therefore passed reso-
luton to return the bill to the Senate with
respectful suggestion that It is within the pro
vince of the House of Representatives alone 70
originate such a measure In due season,
doubtless, the House will pass bill and sub
mt 1t to the Senate. Then, Of course we NAV
expect the vexed Senate to have changed its
mind. 1t is thus Congress too frequently tri-
hes with the public time and patience.
In the House, on Monday, bill was intro
duced by Mr. Morrill,, of Maine, to prevent
the sale OF Intoxicating liquors to military or
naval officers Mr.. Butter. of Massachusetts
offered joint resolution, extending to O'Dono-
van Kossa and the other Fenian exiles ga
cordial welcome to the capitol and to the
country, and directing the President of the
United States to transmit to them copv of
the resolution. The rules were suspended.
and the resolution was adopted by vote of
lI2 to u. Mr.. Bingham, from the Judiciary
Committee, made a report adverse to the me-
moral OF Victoria G. WoOdhul for female
suffrage law. Ordered to be printed and re
committed. a bill was passed giving Assistant
Census Marshals who "did the field work for
The census, increase of pay to SIS per day.
Smyrna times., 1871-02-01

f. Garrett Young, who has claimed to be a
relative of the DIR. and an ex-rebel officer, and
borrowed money in Wilmington, St Georges,
and elsewhere, upon the strength of such
claims.
After three or four days of fine sleigbing.
the rains have descended and terminated
a lively season. Saturday was especially liyely
for the sleighists
Wilmington is dangerous place for pedes-
trians during sleet. Last week two ladies
had leg fractured by falling in the street, and
another had hip so badly dislocated as to
render her cripple for life it is feared. One
OF the parties with a broken limb is an old
lady OF 10; the other two are young ladies.
The Ladies Benevolent Society of this town
Will give an entertainment in the Town Hall
on the evenings of the 10th and 18th, of which
we can give more definite particulars next
week.
We have been requested to ask the Town
commissioners why the crossings have not
been cleaned off?
We acknowledge the kindness from Mr.. G..
u Capron, of the Post Office Department at
W ashlngton, who sends US bound COPY of the
POSTMASTER Generals Annual Report, with the
full tables Of statistics.
Smyrna times., 1871-02-01


- perches, Struck off to same for 50 n,..
Ia l'l'i -N9S' = . an4 were then put ~ =.
whole and sod to Mrs. May at an adv,nrno" a.
$500 over the separate bids. The oi
amount OF sales was 50 go. ''Ai
John +. Purnell, we'll known cit;yon J.
at Snow Hill on SUNDAY week O'vd
The Eastern Shoren,nn saws the ,co,,.
Salisbury, especially the cnlorcd o,,o.P P' Vi
very much exercised over theapuraranc.. u are are
OF strangers representing themSe ives ne d,,.'e ,'e
but whose real business is Supnosad y. rs
body Snatchlng, from the my>t.rious r,,;
ccs which they post up. "0'''
A man named Cannon made nnra..
assault on a Capt Elliott at Sa,i.hnr, ,Sus
urday week. lie struck Elliott with ,"l
hammer and nearly terminated his 6f. y
was arrested, and whilst cnruute to ia;l - d. ne
cess Anne managed to yet out his KNIT; tLl,ni .i'
handcuffed and bound with cords and cnt,H crttH"
himself loose very politely returned tLa,,ts'
the officer for permitting him to retain J.: !"
knife: and, bidding the officer and his hodn
guard goodnight, walked lei,urcly IF. nrn,.,
lslng to return the handouts as soon a. n,
could conveniently part with them. WIKI
we understand, he did on Wedne>l,v Ls,
sending them with his compliment, to tho otB
Ger, from Delaware. O'i'
The Snow Hill papers complain Of ,bo -.
nbIe amount Of drunkenness prevalent i, ,bat
town. '"a'
The Newtown Guzettc says that that ,o,r.
has more capital within circle of egbt ,r ,".
miles, than any similar amount Of terri,or, on '1
the Eastern Shore Of Maryland; bat .aew" n"
to he so manipulated that it makes ill.,. r;"h
richer and the poor poorer
Smyrna times., 1871-02-01

Milford, up through the Peninsula, to intersect
the Wilmington and Reading Rail Road near
Wilmington.
Divorce cases are not popular notwithstand-
ing the pretty eulogistic speeches, made by
the talented member from New Castle, Mr..
Newton, in their favor. Only five silken knots
have been severed by the strong arm of the
law out of between 80 aud 40 applicants for
legislative favor.
A great number of corporation bills are tax
ing the usual course, without the opposition to
Building and Loan Associations manifested by
the proceeding Legislature.
The tax bill is dragging its slow length along
IN the Committee on Ways and Means but Of
ITS leading features your correspondent is not
informed n.
Smyrna times., 1871-02-01
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A SIGNIFICANT FACT ON THE Rum CUES
TIoN.-Cecil county, last year, received rev.
enue of S29l0 from ninety licensed whisky sell
lers. And the whiskcy sold by some of these
licensed dealers caused two men to kill anoth-
er man. and their trial and conviction cost
alone S4j00. to say nothing of other crimes
This is simply viewing the question as matter
of profit and loss, without taking the henious
crime and TIE demorali zation of society into
the count. 1t is sim pie fact-a mere news
item-that carries its own argument and points
its own moral.
Smyrna times., 1871-02-01

The RATE OF INTEREST A bill to abolish
the usury law of this State is now before the
Legislature. One day last week bill was in
troduced in the Senate to amend the law (Car,-
ter 63 of the Revised Code) and allow higher
rate than per cent to be legal, except in the
collection of debts by legal process 1t passed
that body by vote of to 4, as follows: yeas.
Messrs. Denney, Lesley, Vandegrift, Watson
and the Speaker; nays, MessrS. Ellis, Mus
tard, Records and Russell It's fate in the House
is rather doubtful. The principal supporters
OF the bill, it is said, are from New Castle CO.
The manufacturers, and others recurring large
capital, contend that, in as much as the neigh
boring States pay larger rate than 6 per cent
the surplus money of our State goes abroad
for investment, and thus our mechanical indus
tries and other interests requiring easy access
to aiy floating capital are hampered and
discommoded. Capital, they say, cannot be
obtained now at 6 per cent. The people in
Kent and Sussex, however, are generally in
favor of the law as it now stands. They insist
that they cannot afford to pay more than 6 per
cent for money, and if left to the mercy of the
cadaverous ShylOcks they will meet with spee
dy disaster. They insist upon having legal
barrier
Smyrna times., 1871-02-01

SALES OF Personal PROPERTY. fol.
lowing sales of personal property, near this
toWn' are advertised to take place:
Wednesday lst, Henry Truax, near Hoffeck-
er's Mills.
Thursday, ID, Saml NJ Blackiston. colored.
on the . Purse farm, on the Kepton road.
Monday, 9th, j. W. Colt & Brother, near
Blackbir mills
Tuesday, Sth, Robert Rawley, near Ray
;. Thursday, 9th, Chas. Schmidt, on the Mil
lIngton road, near the HAZEL farm.
Wednesday, 18th, Jos. Wells, on the farm
occupied by Geo. W. Gordon, on the Sassa-
frass road
~ Thursday, 10th, Isaac Thompson, on the
lybout farm, near Prices Corner.
Smyrna times., 1871-02-01

SALE OF THE BALL0oN.--The steamer
BdHoon well known to the travelling public.
and which was the pride of the down river
boatmen, on the Delaware, fifteen or twenty
years ago, when she piled between Smyrna
Greek and Philadelphia before the railroad
era, after an evenetul carccrin the Chesapeake,
where. SIZE came near finding watery grave
recently, again returns to her first love, and
Will probably end her days as down-river
69at on the Delaware: She has been sold to
Messrs. Dialogue Il Wood, of Camden, New
Jersey. for $1,000 Her present owners de-
sign putting her on the river route between
Phi ladelp phia and Bridgcton, n. j. Previous
to the sale she had been thoroughly repaired
and made sea-woYthy.
Smyrna times., 1871-02-01

NoT BAD-The distinguished gentleman
from New Castle, who represents this county,
in the State Senate, few days ago declared
the great want OF the lower counties was more
men, more women and more children. Ac-
cOrding to his own doctrine he cannot be
very desirable citizen, as he has not added to
the population of his town, or in any way con-
tributed to swell the census returns. He
should hereafter set better example.-Del
Republican.
Smyrna times., 1871-02-01

ThE TIMES Is published "wednesday afternoon by
JosEPu H. HofFKcSER Editor and Proprietor at SMYRNA
Delaware.
in advance or 60 ~
not paid till tn" end Of the yosr. No papqr n
All arrears are paidOnly at the option of the Publisher
ADVERTISEMENTS will be inserted at the rate Of Seen
anne orhe hrst inSerton subsequent Thrceand
Ahai cents liberal discount made quarterly seman
nual and yearly advertisers.
Smyrna times., 1871-02-01
DRY GOODS

VIZ; Silks, POplIns, Alpacas, Chllhts, AlI.WoO
DelaInes, Cotton Deaines, aud Cahrots, with mant
OF the latest styles Of Dress Goods Ginghams,
Jeans, Osnaburgs, Fanne!s, TlckIngs, Table Cloths.
Sack Flannes, Napkins, Sheetings, Pillow Cass
Muslins, Swiss StriplngS Cambrics, Paper Muslins.
Denms, Checks, DrlIlmgS, NAnkeen, Linens, Mus
Inns, Plads, Shawls, Diaper, Lawns, Chambruys,
fIques, and all the goods usually found in first.
class country store.
Smyrna times., 1871-02-01

interview with the Duke de PerSigny, ordered
MN to leave her presence, since he persisted
IN urging her to consent to the dsmember-
ment OF France. 1t makes no difference wheth-
er she consents or not. Some of the French
cities still talk fight and are indignant at
Paris. They hav'nt been starved out, how
ever.
Smyrna times., 1871-02-01

A man named Stewart, near Cambridge.
recently had a fisnirg seine 225 fathoms in
length nearly destroyed by fire communicated
accidentally by two colored boys whilst rabbit
hunting. Loss, $3.50
IoP"lotion Of Iorns.-The following is the
population OF the various towns on the Eas
tern Shnrn
Smyrna times., 1871-02-01

WHITE PARTRTDGE.-Recentlya white par.
fridge was killed on the farm of VIM. NJ.
Bell, Esq, OF this town, near Kenton. Being
rare curiosity Mr.. B. has had it taxidermied,
the taxldermist declaring it the first white
bird of the quail species he had ever seen.
1t Is barely coored on the back sufficient to
Sl, show the mottled figures of the feathers.
! mere were two seen in the flock, cocl; and
hen, the former escaping. 1t attracts great
attention.
Smyrna times., 1871-02-01

THos. GARRETT, the noted aboltionist. died
IN Wilmington last Wednesday. We publish
lengthy article on our first page relative to
his Ilte, and the following concerning his
funeral, is from the Republican
The remains of Thomas Garrett were in
TERED in the Friends Burying Ground. corner
OF Fourth and West streets, last Saturday
afternoon, in the presence Of hundreds of our
citizens, white and coored The funeral was
one one OF the largest that ever took place in our
CIty showing the high estimation in which the
deceased was held, many regarding him as one
of the greatest men Of the age. The cofin
was carried to the grave by colored hearers,
Addresses were made on the occasion bv
Lucreta Mott, Aaron Powell, Prof. Howard
Day, Rev Alfred Goodman and L. Clarkson
Taylor" N''''
Smyrna times., 1871-02-01

The effort of the Liquor League to protect
themselves against punishment for violation of
the laws against illegal whisky selling is pretty
sure TO be defeated, as may be seen by peru
sal of our Legislative letter.
Smyrna times., 1871-02-01

SAD DEATH.-On Thursday afternoon last,
George McClees, apparently 65 or 20 wears of
age, came from his home at Waynesbnrg,
Chester county, to meet his daughter in VII
mlngton, and escort her to his home. The
lady lves at Princess Anne, Md, and arrived
at the depot by the Delaware train at abont
four o clock, accompanied by her two children
She sat down in the waiting room, and shortly
alter Mr.. McClees came in and ioyfulIy erect
ed them. The words of greeting were scarcely
spoken when he suddenly tottcred and then
sunk down to the floor, and, without struggle
almost instantly died. The scene, as he law
there, the daughter stricken with grief and
terror, bending over him, and the little child
ren sSobbing as if their childish hearts would
break, was lndiscribably sad, and awakened
the protoundest sympathy Of all who witnessed
it COnnlercinL
Smyrna times., 1871-02-01
NOTIONS AND STATIONARY.

Buttons, Spool Cotton, Knitting Cotton, Hoop
Skirts, Balmorals. Ladies' aud Chldren's Hose
Mems Hose, Candle Wick, Lamp Wicks, Gloves,
NecK-ties. Handkerchiefs, Hooks and Eyes, Velvet
Trimmings, Tape, Skirt Braid, Combs, Gun Caps,
Hair Pins Buckles, Pins, Needles, Scissors, Goat
and Vest Binding. Thmbles, Collars, Cuffs ,Corsets
Iwine, Kid Gloves, Machine Sewing Silk, and
Spool Silk, &c. &c, Letter, Fools-cap, Note and
Bill Paper. Pens. Pen Holders Lead Pencils, Slaes
and Pencils Envelopes, Pass Books. Ink, Pocket,
Books Spelling Books, Copy Books, Mucilagc, &c.
Smyrna times., 1871-02-01

MILFORD SCHOOLS.-At a town meeting in
Milford last week. (R II. Phelps. Pres: +
+. Hammersley, Secy,) it was resolved that
the public schools of that town are miserabIy
lnethcent, and ought to be improved. 1t was
therefore concluded to secure such legislation
as will enable them to consolidate all the dis
trlcts OF the town into one, so that the united
districts shall receive from the School Fund
the same monies that are now appropriated to
the several Districts said School Districts To
be governed by Board of Education. COM
posed OF members who shall be elected in the
same general manner as commissioners now
are and all Of whom shall be possessed of a
good English Education. Said board to be
vested 10y law with authority to determine the
amount of money necessary to support the
Schools, and to levy and collect the same in
the manner now prescribed That they shall
have full power and authority to employ and
dismiss teachers, expel pupils for cause, and
do all other things necessary for thorough
government of the schools under their charge
A committee was appointed to present a ne
tltOn to the Legislature embodying the above
recommendations, as follows Drs. W. G.
Davidson and N. Pratt, II. d. Hoffecker. D
{. Goodwin, j. f. Anderson and T. +. liam
mersey.
Smyrna times., 1871-02-01
NEW STOCK OF GOODS,

which he intends 10 sell cheaper than any sold ir
this market for years, consisting of
Smyrna times., 1871-02-01

1t you want a ladies hand made Can for 75
cents, worth $3.50, so to Il. A. Schwarz's New
Smyrna times., 1871-02-01
q . O ID 81
CHEAPER
THAN EVER!

The undersigned respectfully announces TO the
citizens of Smyrna and vicinity that he has Just
opened his
Smyrna times., 1871-02-01

POLITICAL PREJUDICE.-There is nothing
better calculated to make fools of men than
political prejudice, as the following examnle
will show The Board of School Commission
ers of Kent County, Nd, have thrown out all
the old text BOOKS used in the schools of the
county, simply because they are New England
or Yankee publication, as all the school hooks
OF this country, or nearly all, happen to be, and
have substituted others purporting to be nub-
hshed by the University of Virginia. full Of
rebel spleen and misrepresentation and of very
inferior kind. There was no objection to the
Old books except thatthey are of Northern orr
GIN; there seems to be not the slightest mcrit
In the new books except that they nurnor,
to be OF Southern origin. The change was
made not upon question Of merit, but simpIv
upon political prejudice. Mark the foolish
ness OF the act. The Cecil Whiq SAYS:
In communication on the subject w T
Massey, member of former Board. sneaks
OF the new series in anything but complinen.
tary terms, and says the geography will average
tnree grammatical errors to the page. whila il
has not the State OF Marylaad n,entioned IN -
And then he makes the startling declaration
mat the new series is not published bv the
University OF Virginia, but by Northern
men, who simply employ few Southern mon
for the benefit Of their names and Influence .
Ihls IS the uuNInIest cut of all" Shall the
enlldren OF the Kent Democracy still have
books tarnished by Hankecdom
fARiS ..aToERED. AT last Paris
has fallen. Bismarck signed, on Saturday. with
M. faVre, the capitulation of all the Paris
forts and an armistce of three weeks on land
and sea; the Army of Paris to remain pris-
oners of war within the capital. On Sunday
the entire garrison of Paris, except the Nation
al Guard, surrendered their arms. The Saxon
aud other troops Immediately occupied various
forts around the city. All the French troons
are to deliver up their arms, except the Ma.
tlonal Guards and one division of the regular
army. Communication with Paris is to be re.
stricted Professionally, but no obstacle is to be
offered to supply the city with food. The ar
mlstice expires on the 29th Of February, and
10 tDe mean time constitutional assembly is
to convene at Bordeaux. All the armies in
the held will retain their respective positions
the ground between opposing lines to be men.
trail. There is great rejoicing in Berlin, where
the news was read in the churches on Sunday
Ancre was also rejoicing among the halfstarv
ed citizens OF Paris. AS the Prussian troons
occupied the ports outside of the citv thcv
could hear the drums beating and the peopIe
shouting inside the walls. Gambetta the
French General has given his ratification of
the terms agreed upon for the surrender of
faris. There is report that he has ottemnt-
co 70 commit suicide. The distress in paris i
very great and the destruction of the citv rail.
roads ,mpedes the. revitualling. The er.E,n.
press hugenie now in England after /, stor,nv