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The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1871-08-10
Let the American People Ponder.
ku-AIuX DiabOIisnl.

E4e0en Pregnant Facts Brought to Light
by tile Congressional Investigating
Committee.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1871-08-10

There are seventeen lodges of Odd Eel
lows In Berks county, with 1850 con-
tributing members.
The New York herald., 1871-10-24
MRS. CONWAY IN DIVORCE" AT THE
BROOKLYN THEATRE.

The gentle and well-taxed citizens Of the quiet
City Of Churches were presented with an excellent
moral last night in the performance OF "Divorce.n
and there can be no doubt that Its highly creditabe
production at the new theatre Will be attended
with the most gratifying results, both to the
accomplished lessee-who, by the way, quite
distinguished herself-and to the fashionable
assemblages which Will doubtless crowd the
establishment for some time to come. Some OF
the mysteries incident to genuine separation
OF man and wife were revealed last night in
first class theatrical style, and II a few faults could
be here and there detec ed they were very trivial
indeed compared with the handsome manner IN
which the piece was produced. The audience seemed
quite delighted with the sensation, and failed not to
give emphatic tokens OF their approval throughout
various stages Of the performance. In point Of
scenery, dressing and general completeness "Di-
vorce" was done every Justice to. Mrs. Conway en-
tered spiritedly into her part by no means an easy
one and was very ably sustained by Miss Minnie
Conway, Frank Roche, N. A. Kennedy, Chippendae
and Lamb. Without going into details it is sufll-
cicnt to state that Mrs. COnway's new establish
ment will unquest0nably De source OF great con-
ISOLATION to all the marrying folks Of the pious city,
as they will there see most forcibly illustrated the
fOO1ShneaS OF becoming divorced.
The New York herald., 1871-10-24

was admirably supported by Miss Vernon Mr.. Arnold
and the other members or the com pany, VINO GER
tainly seemed TO vie with each other IN tner efforts
TO make the entertainment success. The vaude.
vile throughout full or amusing situations and
although u Is style OF performance almost entirely
saying 1t is one that Is certain TO be-
come popular. The nouse under Its new
name wears an entirely new appearance
Improved, and the ceiling and walls newly frescoed.
There Is rich, warm glow OF color now In the
aspect under the rule OF negro minstrelsy. The
second part or the performance last night was de-
voted to the ventr0quist eccenricties Of Mr. Davies,
and more amusing or varied entertainment we
have rarely witnessed. The rapidly OF his
vocal transitions are wonderful and to be
duly appreciated must be seen. He made
the house ring with the peals OF laughter he
evoked, and we have no hesitation In prOphesying
for him brilliant career in America. The house
was well filed with fashionable audience, and Mr..
McD0n0ugh IL likely to meet with that encourage.
ment IN New York which hts enterprise demanda
The New York herald., 1871-10-24
WACHTEL AS ARNOLD AT THE STADT
THEATRE

Never has the German mind in New York city
given o greater proof Of Its adherence to opera
above all other classification Of amusements than
Ut this house last evening. And never, 1t may be
nuthfully alleged, mas opera been so well mounted
~ to suit the popular taste, and to draw, as II by
m almost irresistible force, the entire Teutonic
population to Its performance Rossnis "Gillaume
Tellr has always been favorite with theatrical
managers and music masters, both drawing from
s boundless matter for application to their
professions, and which, even In q comparatively
rude setting, seldom failed 10 find admirers. The
character OF the chief actor and the nobility Of the
race rom which sprang the present inhabi-
tants OF the little Independent slip OF territory,
have given u peculiar attraction; but with such
node OF application the present and the presence
on the Doaros OF Wachte than whom there Is to-day
no better man IN the profession, success has been
complete. Fully half an hour before the curtain
rose every seat In the capactous building was
oiled. such appeared to be the hold that Wacntel
mad on the audience that repeated efforts were
made TO have the performances commenced before
she prescribed time, by the stamping OF feet tho
The New York herald., 1871-10-24
CHARLES MATHEWS AT wALLACK,s.

The veteran comedian Mr.. Mathews appeared last
evening In q new bill. brilllan. and overnowing
house greeted him with deserved enthusiasm. In
"AggravatIng Sam" he sustained the part of
Sam higgins, and was supported by Mr.. Stod-
dard and Miss Efie Germon. The piece In It.
self, like most Of Mr. Mathews own produc.
uons, Is the slightest OF farces. 1t can boast
very little in the way of dialogue. 1t depends for
success entirely upon Mr. Mathews finished acting
and unceasing now OF animal spirits. Thanks to
mis- constitutional gaiety, the audience were NAM
tained at high degree OF amused enthusiasm.
In the "Nervcus Man, MIR. Jonn Gilbert
assumed the role of the irritable and
sensitive Mr.. Aspen, while Mr.. Brougham
took the part OF McShane, the man Of nerve. Mr.
Brougham played with characteristic ease and free.
dom, and frequently brought down the house. AS
To Mr.. Gilbert 1t is needless to say that he acted
with the grace and polish that have long won the
admiration OF New York pav-goers, Want OF space
deprves OF the opportunity TO discuss at length
this pleasant and sparkling programme
The New York herald., 1871-10-24
THE BALTIMORE RACES.

BALTIMORE, OCt 23, 1871.
The pool room OF the Maryland Jockey Club is
crowded, but the bidding so far tonight has not
been heavy on the races Five events are an
nounced Tor tomorrow, the first Of the annual
meeting but one OF them will most likely be walk
over for Harry Bassett. two-mlle handicap has
been made up in anticipation OF the walk over and
seven horses have been entered for the race-these
being Alroy, Madame Dudley, Nellie Ransom, Ten
nessee, sister to Kingnsher. Catina and Quintard.
Alroy is the favorite, and Nellie Ransom second
choice In the hurdle race which win have four start
ers, comprising Dick Jackson Astronomer, the Black
Bird colt and Vesuvius, the latter Is the favorite
over the field. Much interest Is manifested In the
two-yearold race, the Annes ood stakes, In which
there will be ve starters Crouses colt Gray Planet
sold for 1896; Harness. colt Meteor $76; String
netl's $40; Cameron's, $40, and Bacon's, $50.
There were no pools sold.on the other races. The
weather is lovely The track is In fine condition.
and great prepsranons are being made for bril-.
liant race meeting
POOL SELLING IN THE CITY.
Among the large gathering or sporting gentlemen
at the pool rooms OF Messrs. Marshall Johnson,
Broadway ana Twenty eighth street, last night,
were many who desired TO invest on the races at
baltimore. The annexed figures viii give good
idea what the stay at.homes think OF two OF To-
contests over the Pamlico course:-
The New York herald., 1871-10-24
THE SHRINE OF OPERA BOUFFE AND THE
PRIESTESS THEREOF.

When opera bottDe first forciby footed itself into
long period subsequently, 1t was regarded with q
certain species OF horror the theatrical Mrs. Grundy
gazed at the ceiling In mute despair, and all sorts Of
evils were predicted as the certain accompanments
OF Its possible success. 1t felt competent however,
bravely laugh New York out OF Its scrupes and 1t
has literally faced the musicn with perseverance
worthy OF any Success has crowned It's dan Ing
SO far that 1t has now come co be regular the
atrical institution among us, and promises to re-
man with US permanently In that capacity. Its
headquarters ut present are established at Lima
Edwlns Theatre, and Its supreme divinity there is
Mlle Aimee, the leading character In La Perl
ch0le,b which now draws q iull house every even
Aimee undoubtedly displays a keen sense or the
absurd and Is very creditably supported on the
whole by the company with which she Is now act
ing There has been no change in the cast except
tnat Mons. A. Julien has taken The pace OF
NJ Noe as tenor. Noe was undoubtedly q lair
Piuuillo but the character has suil further
been improved by the vivacity which Julien con-
triyes 10 infuse into It, and which enhances his sup
mort of Mile, Almee, who has proved herself q COM
plete mistress OF the role OF the c0quette. Her
Street singing Is wonder IN Itself; the fasclna ion
OF her face and person Is Iuily brought TO bear
her acting, and the spectator leaves the perform
ance with no grosscr Impression Oh his mind tnan
the remembrance Of the exquisite humor he has
enjoyed. Julien's singing Is lar above 'the barren
or mcdocrityn and In the acting Oh fqullO ne COM
pares favorably with Gauslns.
This piece will be contidueu only TWO evenings
more and on thursday evening Will be produced
the charming opera OF La fieur de Ihe," with
new costumes and scenery, and Mile, Aimee as the
leading character. The performance last evening
was for the benefit OF the sufferers by the P0nte-a
Petre Guadaloupe, fires. Lima Edwns Theatre Is
hitherto swamped in those vast arrangements called
Opcrn houses.
The New York herald., 1871-10-24
ST. JAMES THEATRE-"aRIMA DONNA OF A
NIGHT

The musical mania seems to have touched almost
every class and division OF the metropolitan popu.
lation Nothing but melody Is In the air. The
sprineing notes Of wachtel are resounding In
every part OF the city, and the delightful
csoences Of Parepa are yet tinginG in the ears Of
the amusement-loving public. To add to the mar
mony vibrating In the atmosphere another songssress
OF considerable repute made her debut last
night at this pretty little theatre. Her
singing was so entirely unlike anything
into the good graces OF the audience, and Is certain
TO keep her position there. The part Miss Cation
selected for her enuse Is one well cacu-
lated TO show her most prominent and WIN
nlnQ features. 10 IL replete with exquisite
music aud anords fine opportunities for acting. sne
The New York herald., 1871-10-24

SANE DAY-Match 81, 600; mile heats, best three
In five, In harness.
r. Lee entered e. m. Lady Donavan...... l 1
John Murphy entered 9. e. Yankee Dan.
Tlme 5214-2:50-2:5l H-2:53H.
SUMMARY.
SAME DAY-Swecpstakes $500; mile heats best
three in ive
3. Duell entered b. m. Kitty Crumb. to har.
................
II. Casey entered blk. m. Jenny, In harness. 3
W. +. Weeks entered blk Y. Eight Bells, to
wagon. ................ ......................
Time, 2:39-2:3gA,
the latter will be finished to-day, which Is the Grst
of the @ xtra autumn meeting,
The New York herald., 1871-10-24
HORSE NOTES.

Yesterday afternoon Dan Mace matched the chest-
nut gelding Judge Fullerton against the gray mare
sea Poam, TO Tot on Monday next 3oth inst, mile
heats best three In nve, in harness, for $4,000
side The contest viii take place at fleetwoou
PARK, and should cTeate consideraole exciemeh@
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-10-03

the $4,000 acres of Ike value in B county
would pay but s9,375.
1t makes no difference whether the as
sessment Of lands in the different counties
be above or below cash value, provided
there is entire uniformity Of proportionate
value. The only difference would he, that
as q certain amount of tax must be raised,
lower valuation necessitates higher rate
of per centage tax, each county, however,
paying its just proportion of the entire
amount of tax to be raised.
A report laid before the last Legislature
by the Auditor, shows some counties will,
under the present assessment, pay much
beyond their just proportion of State tax.
From this report we make the following
extracts:
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-10-03
PRINTERS WAREHOUSE.
rINHE LARGEST TYPE FOUNDRY
y AND MORE EXTENSIVE
PRINTERS FURNISHING WAREHOUSE
South of Philadelphia, is the establishment of
H. L. PELoUZE CO.,
RICHMOND, VA.

The Richmond Dispatch says:
RICHMOND TYPE FouSDRr.-The new dress in
which the Dispatch has appeared for some weeks
was furnished by Messrs. II. l.. PELouzE & Co.,
proprietors of the Richmond Type Foundry.
We have been using their type for eight or ten
years, and have found them equal in durability
and style of finish to the best foundries in this
country and England. Their prices are uniform
with all the other foundries.'
The Richmond Wig says;
''THE RICHMOND TYPE FoUNDRy.--We have been
guilty of an inadyertence III failing to mention
that the beautiful suit of type in which the Wing
appears was manufactured for us at the
Richmond Type Foundry. This is the third out
fit we have obtained from that establishment
one before and two since the war-and we are
prepared to bear emphatic testimony to the tdel-
ity with which the proprietors (Messrs. ii. L.
Pelouze s. Coz execute their contracts, to the
beauty and durability of their work, and to the
fairness of their prices.
The Richmond Enquirer says:
The handsome typographical appearance of
this paper has been noticed and complimented by
the press all over the country. We take pleasure in
stating that our outfit was procured from the
Richmond Type Foundry, Messrs IL, l.. Pelouze
Il Co.. proprietors. je l5--deod&w6m
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huldred thousand children. Rising from
the ashes Of her desolation and throwing
OF the sack-cloth of her grief, she has
consecratcd and set apart liberal share of
her income for their instruction.. She has
solemnly consecrated this sacred fund to
instruct her children IN virtucand hitell-.
genee, "that learning be not buried in the
graves Of the fathers" For the hungry
souls of these little children, who are to be
the guardians Of her future destiny, she has
provided the bread of knowledge, that they
nj Y grow to robust and symmetrc man
hood, guarding her from harm and restor-
ing her august and glorious prime.
And now from out the gloom that sur
rounds her come suspicious forms, seeking
to snatch this provision from the very
mouths of her little ones, under the fine
pretext Of preserving the honor of Virginia.
They are the Shylocks of Wall street, and
the exhumed mummies of a departed arts.
tocracy with their host of mercenaries.
And now we appeal to the people to say
whether they will preserve the empty name
of honor at the expense of their children.
VIII they be cheated with the shadow
while the substance is taken from them?
VIII they throw the children overboar'
to save the rotten hulk of party success?
What do you say, fathers and mother
of Virginia? Children, free schools, o
Wall-Street stock gamblers! for that
now the issue.
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-10-03
TUESDAY EVENING. OCT. 8. 1871.
KEEP III BEFORE THE PEOPLE,

THAT UNDER THE FUNDING BILL
THE TAXES OF THE STATE WILL BE
NOT LESS THAN ONE DOLLAR UPON
THE HUNDRED DOLLARS VALUA-
TION, OR DOUBLE WHAT THEY
ARE NOW!!
THAT UNDER THE FUNDING BILL
NOT A DOLLAR IN MONEY WILL EVER
REACH THE STATE TREASURY AT PRE-
SENT RATES, AS THE COUPONS ARE
MADE RECEIVABLE FOR TAXES, AND
WILL ALL BE BOUGHT UP BY THE
COUNTY TREASURES AT A DISCOUNT,
AND TURNED OVER TO THE STATE IN
LIEU OF MONEY!!
Wedety Treasurer Rye, or any Other man.
to deny these propositions. Why as tn
Richmond press silent on THIS question 2
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-10-03
REINSTATEMENT OF LANDS in v1RGrNIi

REASSESSMENT OF LANDS In VIRGINIA.
We noticed in the report of proceedings
at Republican meeting in Fauquier coun-
ty, resolution Of instruction to their cam
didates for election to the Legislature, re-
quiring them if elected to advocate the pas
sage of bill ordering reiissessment of
lands in Virginia.
This is a matter of great importance to
our agrculturalists, even under a low rate
of taxation; but in view Of the increased
rates Of taxation, rendered necessary by the
Funding bill, it becomes one of vital inter-
est to them. Bs6 3s M
Before the last Legislature adjourned,
complaints Of erroneous assessments poured
| in from many counties; but it was sup
posed the county courts could grant the re-
lief prayed for, and no action was had.
A bill for the equalization of assessments
in the several counties in the State, was in
hoduced in the House but it came from
the committee too late for full intelligent
discussion, and in the form presented was
unsatisfactory to the friends of e1ualiza.
ton, 50 they could not press it to final
passage. IA
The equalization of assessments by a
State board, is anew feature in Virginia, is
not generally understood, and, therefore,
is looked upon with distrust by many who
earnestly desire that which the operations
of suchaboard, properly constituted, would
effect. w
4 For instance, State tax is levied Of 81
on every 500 value Of land. Take two
counties Of equal area and agreeable value.
TIC assessor in A county values the land at
its full market price-say s25p acre-but
4 the assessor in b county values the land at
two-thirds or three-fouths its market price
say SIS IS per acre, for land of equal
agricultural value to that in A county.
Fifty thousand acres in A county would
pay into the State treasury el2 800, while
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different standard Of valuation governed assess,
n memts IN henry ana Ma'hews' ueeAie''Du's
To review these assessments intellieently.
ond ev q, eo,,;tablo valuation for each
oo,ntv % conn, rod with tho other conn
t;os r, Tho state ;s tho function of State
hoard of eo,,al;zat;on. and TO perform this
;,,d;.;a,s,,, ,,,or of eo,nd ;,,doment
- ,or;oroo o,,d intimate acono;ntance
"a, a. so,at;ao &c lo,ds shonld he
selected
IT, aoc,ot :, tbo b;,l nresented at
- se1.st eoss;o,, p,o,n natives of
eae.ssrs,, ,orhons q ,vos nronosed that
~ ~ ~ oo,aa or cto+o ote;-
~ ~ ~ oon;to, ond ,ho t.tbov should de-
- oftor bearing s,,,cb testimony as was
nrosoatod q tbom However canable the
pantla,oan s,,rgested NAV be.to conduct the
ooa,,t;ro ond t;ronc;oi bps;pess Of tho
q ill Ia, odn,;ttod tbot
49,: a,.;o,,,t,,rol v,or;oroo on C,an;tol
carora doos NOT o,al;fv them To decide mn
~ tho rolot;vo v.,ue ofisnds in Fououicr and
w ~ oo,,Tt;os MI n,rt;as ;,tor.
ostod monld be comnelled to travel from
- ,,;s.a,,t hon,as - meat tbo boord at
1891 f,,sl,
NV er;onds ofooral;vat ;on sonobt 70 have
~ Loord oo,n,,,osad &c ono ~ moro centle-
mon from eocb Congressional district in the
Ectata- Who shon,d be chosen with snecial
rassranoo 20 rho;r, tnowlodca Of lands
...1.se.,,s.,. y, a;str;ot ona oIso N
othor d;str;cts Reeore tbo dav Of meeting
eoch Of these gentlemen should visit every
county in bis district acouaint himself
e,,ln n;th al the Facts ,ecassarv 70 aid him
j !, 9v;no tho tr,a ratio If valuation for lands
i hora;n 81 comnared with lands in each Of
~ othar ,,;str;cts ond fins he nrenared to
eno,, !. .orroot estimate
rho .ro,oooto amount IF .ssessments
mood not be cbanoed because such change
4 ;.,,. rod,,oo Tho o,no,,t of tax below that
aes.son,, - n,oot onn,,al stote anrrarr;a.
80. M ;flonds !, 4 comfy are = assessed
FOO b;ob 40 co,nnared with those in h
county the hoard would eoualze by an
oscert o;ned nor cantago heng deducted from
assessors valuation in A and added to as.
sosso,.xs valuation n r. 60 that each county
would contribute its equitable quota O.
stote tox ITneoual valuations Of lands II
ono NORTON Of . comfy as connared with
otlo or+;ons of tho sa,no county,
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WHO is RIGHT (.

The Enquirer of Saturday, in answer to
our structures upon its financial article,
says: ut is very easy to ascertain from
the auditors office, whether the rate OF
taxation for 1871 is an increase upon the
rate of 1870. Our statement was that
the taxation was precisely what it was last
year. Now let us see whether the JOUR-
NAL can confess that it has made mis-
take" The JOURNAL will always hasten
to correct any mistake it makes, and will
be grateful besides, to friend or foe who
will point out all its crvors, while it remains
under its present management. In ur
article in the JOURNAL of Friday, Sep
TENDER 10th, we referred not to the relative
taxes of '70-'71, but to the whole finan-
cial policy of this administration. Going
back to the old rate of thirty cents, and
coming up to the present rate of fifty
cents, we also look to the future, when,
as required by that policy, it must be one
hundred cents upon the hundred dollars
of assessed valuation, and state generally
and truthfully that there has been vast
increase in the burden Of taxation.
1t is not merely the levy Of the present
year, but il is the vast increase rendered
necessary by the funding bill, for which we
may fairly blame the administration now
in power. Referring to this article in our
| files, we think careful reading will con-
vince the Enquirer even, that it covers the
whole ground Of liabilities incurred. and
cannot be limited to the years 1870 and
1871.
We called on the Enquirer to confess not
to this special statement, but to its general
denial of our charge against the administers
ton, that it had increased the burdens Of
the people. And this, we hope, is not of
fensive certainly not meant TO be; for we
have the greatest good will towards our
neighbors, and wish them abundant pros
perity, while we summon them to turn
from their political sins and do works meet
J for repentance. We ask them to break Tho
letters ofparty, lay aside prejadices, which
cause them to see all things wrong, and dis
cuss these questions with US as men an,
citizens. We have nothing to gain by con
cealing the truth. We have nothing to lose
but everything to win, by accepting andfo
lowing its guidance.
Upon this financial question the interest
of every citizen and taxpayer are the same
, No partizan politics can modify the condi
tons of this great problem which to-da,
rises before us resolute and imperative, de
manding solution -
How to save the prosperity Of the STATE
, without injustice to its creditors ?
How to preserve both the people and tn
good name of the Commonwealth? 81
These are the terms of the problem, ant
we ought to come to its study without fear o
interest, or prejudice. We arraign the Dem
, ocratic party and its supporters in Virginia
because they ignore the problem altogether
crush out free thought and free discussion
and call upon their people to vote blindl,
for partlzan candidates, who are dumb upol
/ these questions of vital importance to then
and to their children.
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-10-03
SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES.
ID ICHMOND FEMALE INSTITUTE
MARSHALL. AND TENTH STREETS.

=.
This Institution for girls and young ladies will
reopen October I'd, 1871 II Is designed to afford
systematic and complete culture from the ear
lest to the latest stages OF progress. 1t embraces
4. Preparatory Department, for beginners and
intermediate classes. Three experienced teach
ers-Miss M. @. LATHROP, Miss SUE O. HOOP
FIR, and Miss KATE BROCKENBROUGH-
have charge of il, and there are four regular
grades.
2. A Collegiate Department. The teachers are
CHARLES II. WINSTON, M. A, English Lit
erature and Moral Philosophy.
l.. T. GwATHMEY, A. M, Latin and Mathe-
MATES.
r. A. LEWIS, nj. d., Natural Sciences. Il q
Mrs. I. @. HALLOWELL, Higher English
Mrs. A. p. YOUNG, French
Instruction is provided also in German and
other branches.
Especial attention is invited to the SCHOOL
OF NATURAL SCIENCES In this department,
as the Institute has unequalled advantages for
experimental illustration. a. ...- ~ II
8. An Ornamental Department. Teachers, Pro
| lessons THILOW and SEIBERT, MRs. PITT
MAN, and others. -i-1i sl-.ss . -.
| 4. A Boarding Department, with ample and ex-
! cellent accommodations. flt-il.ig ssl .l
! Catalogues with terms, &C., may be obtained at
the bookstores, or of the undersigned at the In
stitute. CHARLES II. WINSTON, M. A.
Sc Nb--usWGWzW. M - = iccllcns.