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The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1872-02-29
Old northampton.

It may be interesting to some, says the
A,GuS, to know that in 1920, while ouI
county boundaries included Monroe and
Carbon counties, the population of this
large district was 13, ,765. During the
ten years ending with 1880 no alteration
was made in the limits and this number
increased to 99,482 Before -lS40, Mon
roe was Topped off, and with Clrbon alone,
the census chaps gave US 10000. An
other divide was made during the nexi
decade, when Carbon set up business for
herself. La 1850 the population was
1925. Since then no change has been
made in the territory. In 1860 the
population was 47,904, and the last
ceusus in 1870 it was 81 ,433. The six
counties-Northampton, Lehigh, Monroe
CarSon1 Ike and Waye-whieh originally
formed one county in 1879, had a popula
ton of 206,358. There is no possibility
than any more new counties will ever be
made eout of parts Of Northampton, and
with the same ratio of increase for the
next IF y years as we had in the past, oul
population will not be far from round
hundred thousand. HeE
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ing or minority representation, on the
advantages of biennial sessions Of the
Legislature, on an increase OF the mum.
bcrs of Senators and Representatives in
the General Assembly, or upon a change
in the tenure aud mode of choosing our
Judiciary. These are all interesting and
important questions !; but are more or less
theoretical and speculative, and open
wide fields for argument, investigation
aud discussion and the approaching con
vention may or may not consider them
favorably. But, to do justice to apy one
of them, or to the person who would
advocate or oppose them, would require
a paper as long as the one now presented
for your consideration and such paper,
in my judgment, however able or learned,
would not have been a compliance with
the request made by your committee. If
| have erred in this view Of the situation
| regret it; but the error has been made
on due reflection, aud for it l alone am
responsible 1t is fortunate, also, that the
mistake, if made, is open to correction,
by all who see proper to avail themselves
Of the opportunity. r@a 3
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Circular from the Postmaster General

Acireular, under the date Of Feb
urry l, 1872, has been issued to the post
masters throughout the country by Post
master General Cresswell, the general im
port of which is as follows:
Owing to the rapid increase of the
mails and the establishment OF many new
Post Offices throughout the country; this
Department finds it necessary, in order tc
facilitate the distribution and to secure a
speedy transmission of the heavy mails
now passing, particularly over the trunk
lines of railroads, to request of the pub
lie, that in all cases the name Of the
County, as well as the Post Office and
State, be supcrscribed upon letters, cir.
culars, newspapers, and other matter to
be forwarded BY mail"
Accompanying the circular is request
for the postmosters to use every endeav OF
to urge upon the public the Importance
of this matter
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1872-02-29
Use of Sulphur In Nests.

The powdered sulphar sold by drug
gists is a cheap preventive of parasites
upon young chickens, After hen has
been setting till we'll established, sprinkle
a small handful upon her eggs when she
is off, and upon every part of the nest and
for little distance all around it. Then
when she goes on disturb her just enough
to make her bristle her feathers, and then
dust another handful down to the skin
upon her head, neck aud every part of the
body net in contact with the nest, and dc
net omit to put'a pinch under each wing
Then when the chickens are hatched
there will be 40 vernin whatever to leave
the hen and gather upon the young, as Is
frequently the case when no precautions
are taken. One thorough application
such as We had described Will sutilce-
Rural Home.
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Served Him Right.


The Clinton Den,ocrt says that Hen
ry Bantieon, Of Lock Haven, was tried
last week upon three charges in reference
to the small pox cases in his houses which
be failed to report, and to W hich istraced
the spread Of the disease in that city
On the first count, violating section one
of corporation ordinance requiring board
or sign to be put up marked small po1,
he was fined Sl00 On the second in
violating the law folbdding him to leave
his house while the disease was in it, and
to 60 back and forth upon the streets,
transmitting the disease, be was fined
$50. On the third, hanging out clothes,
DC, worn by the patieut, it was decided
that there was no cause for action. Such
aetlonsreAeets credit upon the Lock Haven
authorities. People who have snail pox
In their houses, and who have SO little
regard for the health Of the community
as to impose themselves upon assemblages
and business circles, moving about as
though they were anxions to spread the
Infectious disease, deserve to meet severe
punishment, and authorities can not exer
else too much care as guardians of the
public safety.
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Eclipse for 1872.

In 1872 there will be four eclipes, two
Of the sun and two of the moon.
ss /. May %, partial eclipse of the
moon, Invisible in the United States. and
therefore not especially interesting to the
najority of cur readers.
ii. June 5, an anuular eclipse Of the
sun, subject TO the same disadvantages as
above. An "anuular" eclips is when a
part OF the suns disk projects as brilliant
circle around the dark shadow of the
moon.
III. November IA and Is. a partial
eclipse of the mooa, Invisible in the
United States. At Boston ?-t begins at
l2:l5 CmidnighD and ends at 1856.
". November 80, an annular eclipse
es the sun, not visible in the United
States. Should we be doubling" Cape
Horn at that time, the darkness will
sa visible to US.
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The ages of the United States Presi.
dents.

As so many Of the young Of to day are
hoping and striving to achieve greatness
and possibly aspire to hold high places in
the land, it may be Of Interest, if not
positively consoling, to know that those
who have held the nobest position known
to our form OF government attained it
late in life. Particularly is this true of
President Harrison, who was the Oldest
Of the Presidents, being sixty seven years
Of age when he was elected President
Buchanan, was sixty FIVE when he became
Chief Magistrate, and next to him, in
point of years, was Zachary Taylor, the
hero of Buena Vista, and the eleventh
President of the United States John
Adams, Washington's successor was six
ty-one, also was Andrew Jackson. aud
both Madison and Monrre and also John
Quincy Adams were fifty eight when they
attained presidential honors. Washing
ton, Jefferson and Martin Van Buren,
were each fifty-seven, and James K. Polk
was forty nine. Franklin Pierce was o ext
to the youngest, being forty eight, while
che present incumbent, u. S. Grant, was
forty seven at the time of his inaugural.
vi the three Vice Presidents, Tyler, Fill
more and Johuson, the former was ffty.
one, the latter fifty nine, and Mr.. Fill
more was fifty.
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How TO be Successful.

'Ne Would you succeed in business? II
so work according to rule You have
rules to guide you in building house or
in playing game of croquet, why not in
building a fortune, or in playing the
great game Of life. We will give some Of
the rules. aud the young man who tries
them and fails, can never be successful
in this life: r-T TaHffIe
I First, be honest and truthful all de
pends upon this.
Honor your engagements; If you
promise to meet man, or do a certain
thing, be ready at the appointed time.
If you have any work to. do, do it cheer
fully. rn fcr.3c
If you go out on business, attend to
the matter promptly, and then as prompt
ly go about your business don't stop to
tell stories. ae
If you have place of business, be
there during business hours : on man can
get rich by sitting around saloons and
stores 1-ea....- .sL..-41E
If you have to labor for living, re,
member that one good hour in the morn
ing is better than two after night.
II piO1 JULIUS DS Ou manu- 70 SGS
that they attend 20 their duties, and
direct with regularity, promptness and
liberality.
Help yourself and others will help you
BE faithful to the interests con6ded to
your keeping, and in good time your re-
sponsiblities will be increased.
BE not in too great haste to get rich
Do not build until you have a good
foundation.
Spend DO time in idleness if your time
is your own, business will suffer if you
do; if it is given to another for pay, it
belongs to him, and you have no more
right to steal it than you have to steal
; neney.
Time is money.
A good business reputation is always
money. sal f9
Make your place of business pleasant
aud attractive, then stay there to wait Oh
customers.
Never use any profane Or vulgar words,
or allow yourself to use hasty or ungen-
fleu;auy remarks to those in your em
ploy; to DO SO lessons their respect for
you, and your influence on them.
lie obllging.
Pay as you go. 4 man of honor re
spects his word as he does his bond.
Held others when you can, but never
give, when you caunot afford to, simply
because it is fashionable to do So When
necessary to say no, do not snap it out,
but say so firmly and respectfully. "a
Have but few confdants, and the fewer
the better Use your own brains rather
than those of others. Learn to think and
act for yourself- NiraHieuse
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1872-02-29

a5 Winnemuca, California, has been yisi
ted by an immense bird supposed to be a
member of the condor family. The at
tention of the editor of the Winnemuca
heglster was called to the visitor by bis
nearing some one exclaim "Howly
Muther, see that COW with wings z"
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1872-02-29

An honest Irshmau called upon the
" w orthy Chief of new Lodge of Good
Iemplars at East Taunton the other day
Tor the purpose of selling him goat for
the use of the lodge.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1872-02-29

The bady market at Westfeld, Me-. is
active and buoyant. There were 22O
births 10 the town last year, an alarming
increase oyer the 154 OF 1870.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1872-02-29

The eleven Territories exceed by near
ly two hundred thousand square miles
the aggregate area of all at the present
admitted States of the Union.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1872-02-29

An old woman, aged, 81, arrived at
81. Adams, Vt, last Friday, from Ireland
having travelled '"all the way alone" to
join her daughter.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1872-02-29

An Indiana girl, who had been Tilted
bit off the thumb of her faithless lover
She probably wanted to secure as much
of his hand as possible. e wIs
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1872-02-29

Arrow Root derives its name from the
fact that the Indians use its juice as a
remedy for wounds inflicted by arrows.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1872-02-29

Certain small fowls are called Ban
tams, because they were first brought
from Bantam Isle Of java. 7H
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1872-02-29

Ii We all had windows in our hearts
many of US would take good care to keep
the blinds closed. I'r
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1872-02-29

Perry county paid s32245 for fox
scalps last year
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1872-02-29
D Netiee!E Notiee!!F
To all Whom it may Concern III

To all Whom it may Concern II!
4, The undersigned, having gone into the
Broom Business, would notify the public.
most respectfully, that be is prepared, with
the best and latest improved machinery, and
the best quality of material, TO manufacture
Brooms, Whists, and Small Brooms
,e1aEas6 .sW00ya af51asH g3aR4
for children, in manner superior to any
thing in that inc ever offered for sail in
Monroe County, at wholesale and retail,
little below city prices. He is also pre-
pared to furnish to order, at short notice
ll.EHp @ aI1 nzsgE5i arc -aI7g NHl js iies
Broom Machines, Handles, Wire &Twine
all of the best, and warrnted to give satisfac-
ton.
The use Of one of my Brooms will set
tie the fact, beyond all dispute, that better
can be obtained from me. than can be pro-
cured in the city. W. 1ia islE
To the Farmers of Monroe County, he
would ssayvthat gthey cans now fnd a home
market for al The broom Corn they can raise,
and each farmer should strive 10 raise enough
for his own use and have some left TO SELL.
Those desiring seed to plant can always
find an abundance Of the best quality of Seed
by calling on the Undersigned.
The Undersigned will, also, attend TO
SAW FILING at the shortest possible
notice, and from his experience in this
branch Of business, he hatters himself that
he cannot fail to give perfect satisfaction.
Before purchasing elsewhere, persons will
most certainly advance their interests by
calling and examining my stock of Brooms
GF Country Produce taken.n exchange
Don't forget the place, on Franklin Street
opposite VIM. Hunlsman's Livery Stable.
A. r. GARNER, s
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MONROE COUNTY
Mutual FIRE Insurance Company.
CHARTER lPERPETUAL.

rh .t.SAA<1it LA II LIAbA u ALL
Amount Of Property Insured Sl,s00,0o
The rate Of Insurance in this Company
is one dollar iar every thousand dollars in
sured after WHICH payment no further char
ges will be made, except to cover actual loss
by fire that may fail upon members of the
Company.
The policies issued by this Company are
perpetual, and afford the fullest security,
with the largest economy and convenience,
This company will not issue TanneTies-
Distiilerics or Cabinet Shops. g saE
Applications for Insurance may be made
to either of the Managers, Surveyorsor Sec.
retary.
MANAGERS.
J. Depue Labar, Jacob knecht,
Richard S. Staples, John Edingcr,
Silas L. Drake, is Fraucis Hagerman,
Charles ID. BrodheaG, jacob Stouiier,
Robert Bows, Theodore Sehoch,
William Wallace, Thomas W. Rhodes,
.Stogdell Stokes,
SToGDEbL STOKES, President
E. B. DREHEn, Secretary and Treasurer.
SiIas L. Dra ke, Monroe co.
Melchoir Spragle, Al as mrr@
Peter Gilbert, 'Fsl A
Geo. G. shatsF, 80 srssgr
Tho. w. Rhodes, I" .Surveyo,s
F. A. Oppeit, Wayne CO.
J. II. Wells, Pike Co, -.
R;ch'd Camden, Northampion,
Sam'l ZiegeHfus, Carbon. .e ~
0E7- The stated meeting of the board o
Managers takes place at the Secretary's OF
fee, on the first Tuesday of each month, a
2 O'Clock p. III. m -.st-t ..r
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. .
The undersigned takes this method of
informing the public, that he still con
tlnues the above business in all its branches
at his old Stand, on Franklin street
Stroudsburg, Pa, where he will be hap
ny 10 receive orders for work in his line,
including general g0 sa4 "a ls.--,,
Wheelwrighting, Blacksmith
ing, Painting, Trimming, &c.
His stock, of the best quality of seasoned
lumber is large and very com plete; and as
has full force of first class workmep
at all the branches, he fatters himself
that he is fully prepared to accommodate
all who favor him with orders, and guaran.
tee entire satisfaction. stf -a.H&S
Repairing promptly attended to
VA. HUNTSMAN.
July 2S,-1870.
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NOW is THE TIME TO USE Ha TA.
K0sGasa's Condition Powder.
MANUFACTURED BY
WILLIAM NsOaEHNSSEEAD

All otherFis a counterfeit See that the
name OF WM HOLLINSHEAD is on each
package and buy no other. Warranted TO
give satisfaction or The money refunded.
Nov. l9, '6S WM. HOLLINSHEAD. +
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Cherry Pectoral,

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suca as COUGHS, Colds, Whoopina
Cough, Bronchitis, Asthma.
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,t-Fa .-s yG a PLtAi-fi-o II has h-g~-f
GIBBS. AHE1 G. CO., lowell hiass,
s-ra Tr,.C,:ac,l and -2T,a:ysics,I Chemists.
SOLD IN NLL DGCaCIsTs IyIs.: :YEyI HERE.
1Hsept 2l-ly lail a-1rrr'- sit 6. be-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1872-01-26
FINE Arts.
THE FIFTH ANNUAL EXHIBITION OF THE WATER
COLOR SOCIETY.

THE FIFTH ANNUAL EXHIBITION OF THE WATER
COLOR SOCIETY.
The Academy received, last evening, free
and easy company OF artists and their friends The
smoky OF tho Council Room could have been carved
and other delights OF the gods were not wanting. There
was reason for the genial temper OF the night,
for it marked the lifting OF the leaden
every fresh effort to break the monotony Of failures in
our Yankee palace Of the Doges Tie water coouists
were in possession, aud their fifth annual exhibition
proved not only their largest ond best, hut one In
which the city may vorihily take Interest and
pride. Perhaps the interest in water colors
is growing; perhaps it is only that our
artists are learning do work better worthy OF interest
covered with examples not unworthy OF the young
Society whose success they marked OF the support Of
public that is slowly cropping toward comprehension
OF the English liking for good wateroOlors drawing
walls, In preference to ill.seen paintings IN OIL
The exhibition draws pretty largely foreign artists,
but give 1t its main attractions SAMUEL
Colman, easily the first sends eight ten choice
amples-among them a very striking study Of barren
rocks at Hastings-On-thc- Hudson, spirited pres
entation OF Spanish bull fight, with spacious
arena 1.-the matadors, frantic bulls, an ampbi-
theater crowded with an enthusiastic populace and be-
yond the gray walls and towers Of the city, and another
charming Spanish study, at Lola. W. J. Richards sends
some exquisite marines In COOL foGgy grays, that
suggest the Philadelphia Quaker atmosphere. william
Hart occupies the place OF honor with two
landscapes That deserve IL; and \. T. Bellows
contributes also lovely bits OF woodland verdue.
OF the younger artists. Louis Tiffany attracts and de
serves much attention any. Notably, there is
Of his pieces cowled and wrnklcd monk. standing
with Clasped hands in prayer outside convent
wall, against which the almost vertical sun
casts weird shadow, that is painted with
marked vigOr, and viii not be easily overlooked There
besides plenty Of groupings after understood effects;
there the usual bits of feeble pretnes the usual
hbitiOns of snowy technical skill in sill life, perhaps
than the needful number of staring flower pieces.
But for tonight, it is enough say that the exhibition
s well worth careful study and to extend TO
the Water Color Society the cordial congratulations they
deserve.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1872-01-26
OBITUARY..
GEN. RICHARD sroDDARD EwELL.

GEN. RICHARD sTODDARD EwELL.
Gen. Richard Stoddard Ewell died at his
residence in Maury County Tennessee, yesterday
ing In giving directions regarding his tombstone he
laid particular stress upon the fact that he did desire
any word 70 used that could reflect in any way upon
the Government Of the United States. o..
Gen. Ewell was born IN Tennessee about the year
1920, and entered the Military Academy West Point.
in 1885, having been nominated therefor by
President Jackson. He brevetcd Second
Lieutenant IN the First Dragons, July, 1s40 and five
years later promoted to the rank Of First Leuten
He served In the Mexican and attained marked
distinction. He commanded squadron at Cherubusco,
and was appointed Brevet Captain in 1s47 for gallant
and mertorous conduct at that battle and at COutreras
In August, 134e, he attained the fun rank OF Captain.
At the outbreak OF the Rebellion, Capt Ewel promptly
sided with the secessionsts and placed command
OF important division. He took part in the first battle
Bull Run where his forces twice repulsed by
Union troops. He did not however, suffer In the est
nation OF his superior officers by this reverse
He was raised TO the rank OF MaiOrGenera and at the
head Of aarge force, one of the first IN beginning
hostiites in 1862 In command Of 5000 men he
tered Gen. Fremont Union Church June The en-
gagement was iudecisve. The Union troops lost CA
men, whilo Ewen reported n total loss his
side of 329 Our troops expected 10 the fight next
morning but during the night Rwell evidently moved
Off carrying away all but his MORALLY wounded EweIl
was next actually engaged in resisting McCleans ad
vance upon Richmond Lee sent him down the LETT bank
Of the Chckahomiuy TO watch the road leading
down the Peninsula and thus rendered him
O participant in all the succeeding military
movements consequent upon McCclans retreat In the
bostes which continued until the surrender at Appe-
mattOx, Gen. Ewell took active part and was re-
garded as one Of the most capable commanders on the
Rebel side. Among the notable incidents of his career
was a sharp skirmsh with Hooker AT BrstOws station.
where was Overpowered and driven back on jackson
at Manassas AT TnOrOughiae Gap he received severe
wound rendering II necessary 70 ampuate bis leg. lie
commanded the northward march, and Bis forces TOOK
part In the 10 vestment and capture Of Harpers Ferry
At Antetsm he was encountered by HOokers
corps again and was compelled 10 yeld
rendered the Rebel service by Fastening the sur
render OF Winchester and AZ Gettysburg he was the main
STAY OF Lee and when broken in the desper
ate charge Cemetery m the day lost to his cause
part the conflict at Manassas Cap during the
retreat and stubOOnly contested the advance OF the
National troops IN the Wilderness. He was at length
brought bay by Sheridan ana surrendered with COCO
men on eth Of April 1860 soon after the close of tho
war; he retired to Tennessee, and engagtn in cotton
Inn
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1872-01-26
KANSAS.

THE BRIBERY CAsE-sERIOUS CHARGES AGAINST
CANDIDATE5-THE OSE-TERM AMENDMENT.
TOPEKA, Jan. 25.-The House yesterday had
spirited discussion which lasted all day the senate
resolution providing for investigation Of the Senatorial
election last Winter. An amendment adopted giving
the Committee power TO Investigate the Senatorial
election In 1867 when Messrs. PonerOy and Ross
elected by vote OF 6s TO 2s-ali OF Mr.. Caldwelrs
friends voting The resolution amended then
nos4pd with but nine negative votes. The resolution
goes back TO the Senate for concurrence In the
OF the debate Gov Robinson SAID that two with
about an equal amount OF money came here last Winter
intending purchase seat In the United States Senate
One OF them found he Lad enemies that could not lie
bOught and that he could not succeed Therefore, he
sold out his 10 his opponent IL was because the
money for the votes transferred had not been
paid and some other promises had not been fulfilled,
that this move for an investigation was called Men
y mo- had been hOnored by the Republican party had got
Democratic paper to make the charge that no Republic
can paper could be found 10 make. In The Senate resO
luton ustuctug the Kansas Senators In Congress TO
vote for MIR Sumners amendment % the Fede
raj Constitution. was defeated, after long debate, by
vote Of I 10 ~.