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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1872-03-04
SPLENDID
Fifth-Ave. Corner Lots.

PIFTH AVE Nbeuehs lcppOslte enanoes 70 he
ParE) 2s1iOo commanding magnificent view.
FFTHAvB-I f. Eighty 272Ioo exactly oppo-
ate the center Of Central Park (bGsa siLe.j
Also,
FIFTY FIRST-RT-Superb 4story brora-s'one French
Eat house and o No FyhIst, between Thd and Leng
tou-sves 4 complete specimen Of the French system
CNTONTTh brick houses and stores and ots Nos a ana
Clint and the between stanton ana
Rvpgtonts al snd we'll ente City Hall cars pass The
door Mas and terms q r Cedar-st
JOHN r. PITKIN, AuctiOneer will make
- Of property ung t Spring and Summer Of 1911 +" stated
IN The WooIbaven Express and other papers
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1872-03-04
Countrp propertp to Ert.
6ouses ano farms manteo.

WANTED to LEASE-Tw0 BUILDINGS
adjoining hOOrs Of the situated Oh SEVENTH
oy Etbav between Twenty secondss Address
$40 POstOnee
XVANTED-A small FRUIT and GRASS
Farm miles Of NewYork Apples snd Pears par
eay required. Buildings be IN good condition L.
GRAHAM Ts Duane st., Hew-iOrf
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1872-03-04

FIRST CLASS ROOMS and BOARD at 81
Columbia Hghts Brooklyn, vita advantage OF fufim
Baths desired three minutes wAl rog Falton fsIry:
DOOMS WITH or without BOARD, can he
had In an elegantly FURNISHED Fhsve and Forty
.ghbs Ref sIold Address NJ Tines ny town Ohee IA BSI
ASA FOURTH AVE.-Two pleasant small
%CO ROOMS connecting rent to gentnfn with board
also one moving NAY references
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1872-03-04

M0RRIs WILKISs, Auc' o0eer . -,
EXECUTOR's SALE of DWELLING on
Twelfth st between Fhnaye AMI Unverst pAeeE n LID
Low Co viii sell by auction THURSDAY March a. B'2 a. y
o'clock a. the Exchange No III Batwsy TV bull
npl nv order the Hendricks deceaJed
EAST TWELFTH-ST.-Tbe valuable DWELLING, together with
the extra large LOT GRO Nd No 70 East Tveh,
$50 Of Fhave House stories attic and
stood and Las the
water and gas The p front 26O. l44 the west side
1856 feet on ar several Dimensions ess
bond and mort
(4b4l N NJ HENDhIOhS EtecutoL.
A J. BLEECKER, son & Co, Auctioneers
n. TUESDAY, March s.
AYR 0 clock q Exchange SalesroOm, III Broadway
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1872-12-12
An Old Time Item.

The first election held in Northampton
county, came off at Easton on the first
day of October, 1852. The county then
included in its limits its present territory,
besides all that now comprising the coun
ties of Lehigh, Carbon, Monroe. Pike,
Wayne and Susquehanna, aud parts of
Wyoming, Luzerne, Schuylkill, Bradford
aud Columbia. Many of the voters who
came to Easton TO deposit their ballots
travelled twenty five miles to perform that
duty. The county then contained about
G,000 inhabitants, and these were mostly
in the eastern section of its territory. =
The result of this election was the send
ing Of James Burnside to the Assembly,
the elevation of VIM. Craig to the Sheriff
fatty, and the choice Of Robert Gregg,
Peter Trexler and Bejamin Shoemaker.
for County Commissioners. The election
was warmly contested, the opposing par
ties being the adhereuts of the Proprie.
tors and the Irish and German settlers.
The candidate for the Assembly on the
side of the Proprietors was William Par
sons, the founder of Easton, who was de
feated by Burnside, by majority of sew
eral hundred votes. Burnside resided in
the neighborhood OF Bethlehem. At that
time there were but eight townships in
the county, these being Smithfeld and
Milford. formed in 1872 Upper Saucon,
Lower Saucon and Macungie, formed in
l743, Bethlehem, l746, Allen, in 1I48,
and William, in 1850. All on the north
side of the Lehigh, east of Bethlehem
and south of the Blue Mountain was
known as the ''Forks Of the Delaware"
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1872-12-12
The Signal Service Report.

Gen Albert j. Myer makes report
Of the workings of the Signal Service,
which is quite as interesting as any com
municated to Congress- He does not
claim absolute accuracy for his pro-
liabilities. He says: f..
The favorable expressions of scientific
men, the popular credit given the publica-
tions Of the Office, and the surprise and
almost irritation exhibited, if any time
they chance to be in error, as must some
times happen, have sufficiently evidenced
the skill and care these officers have mani
tested in the discharge of their duties
A Dparison of the tri daily forecasts,
or probabilities as they have been stg-
ed, with the meteoric condition afterward
reported, and, so far as known, has given
an average Of sixty. niue per cent, as
verified up to Nov. l, 1871. Since that
date to the present time October l, 1872,
the average Of verifcatioDs has been seven
ty six and eight tenths per cent. If re
gard be had to those predictions verified,
within a few hours after the time for
which they were made, this percentage
is considerably increased.
He proposes BOW to establish temporary
stations in Localities which have regular
season of storms, Withdrawing the obser.
yer during the period of calm. He has
already made arrangements by which
telegraph reports are now received from
seven Canadian stations. The observa.
tons are made synehronous with those in
the United States, and are sent in the
same cipher. These reports have been
forwarded regularly to this Office after
concentration at Toronto, aud have proved
of much value 10 connection with the lake
region. a notable instance of the co opera
ton was had 10 the progress OF the great
storm of Sept. %, 20, and 30, of this year.
Warnings were given in advance at the
lake ports of the United States, and
similar warnings were at the same time
teIegraphed to Canada. The advantages
resulting to both States from this arrange
ment are highly estimated. Aside from
the sentiment of International comfy and
good will incident to its existence 1t is OF
practical value. Arrangements OF similar
description are contemplated or to be
made for the exchange of observation by
telegraph with various points in the West
India Islands. These arrangements will
be carried Into effect, if possible, before
the opening of the stormy Spring season.
Thus it is seen that the Signal Service
is increasing Ia extent aud accuracy and
a strtchiog out of the lines to Canda and
the West Indies will add largely to its
value.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1872-12-12
NO. SO.
Declares for the Quagga.

The Cincinnati Comertcal says We
mean to speak of animal which would seem
to be the very best substitute for the horse,
if it be doomed to extinction. We refer
to that excellent and elegant animal, the
African quagga. Probably most Of our
readers know no more of the quagga than
what they have learned by seeing its pic
ture in the school biographies or in books
of African travel. Many naturalists
try Of the horse, aud there is very little
doubt that it was in Northern Africa the
horse was first brought under the subiee-
ton of man. In Africa, also, the quagga
is found, and there, in like manner, it
has been domesticated. The quagga has
the form, light figure, and small head and
ears Of the horse 1t is swift and strong,
docile and obedient, aud easily domesti-
Gated. 1t is capable Of every variety of
service performed by the horse, and ua-
turalists say that By little care on the
part of man it might be rendered an ex-
ceedingly valuable beast Of burden. Il
is about four feet high at the sholders
and neck, has slender legs and an as
SHINE tail it is an exceedingly beautiful
animal its neck and fore parts are dark
brown, elegantly striped with broad black
bands it has dark line on the back !;
its hinder parts are light brown, and it
has white legs.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1872-12-12
A Hole in Glass.

The following simple method of drill
ing hole in glass may interest many Of
our rerders: First secure over the place
to be drilled thin piece Of pine, with
hole in it the size Of the Que you want to
drill. The thin stuff used in backing
picture frames will answer For this pur-
pose. This is simply guide for steady
ing the drill at starting. The drill is a
brass tube Of the size desirad, the thinner
the better Pot centre into the top Of
it and run with com mon bow like tha.
used in drilling by watchmakers. Feed
the drill with rather fine emery and keep
wet with a saturated solution Of gum cam
phor in spirits of turpentine, and you
can drill glass as easily as brass. The
tubular drill cuts out a circular core, and
the hole can be smoothed or enlarged to
any desirable extent with round file
wetted with the solution referred So
Keep the drill upright.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1872-12-12
sTRoUDsBURG MONROE COUNTY, PA, DECEMBER l2, 1872.

toned, the telegraph in this country col
lccts an average of 20 ceuts on each mes
sage, against an average of 80 10 Europe
generally. The same table also mark S
most clearly the inequality and discrim-
mating character of American tariffs, as
opened to the generally uniform rates of
Europe. Mr.. Cresswell then proceeds to
furnish an Immense amount of fact and
important data showing the necessity Of
reform and OF Governmental control of
the wires, in the interest of the CONNER,
cial world, of the press aud of the people
generally, even satisfactory condesation
of which, for want of room, we caunot re
produce here.
The report is by far the most intelligent
and conclusive yet presented upon this
important subject, and Congress will be
direect if it. does DOT promptly and care
fully consider it In 1866 Congress pass
ed an act, which was in effect, notifca
tion that, after certain date, the Gov
ernment might assume the management
OF what was maniiestly considered a public
business, and to the expression of will
ingness to acquire the necessary machin
cry therefor at fair price from com
panies already possessing il, in preference
to purchasing and erecting new machin
cry.
Mr., Cresswell says: "The time hav
ing now come, in my opinion, when the
beuefts of Government telegraph should
be secured to the people, it is desirable
that advantage should be taken of the
provisions Of this act, and the lines Of
some or all Of the above companies brought
under control of this Department" He
shows that this would be cheaper than
building new lines, aud Is confident that
the postal telegraph system, once acquired,
can be so managed as to relize from the
receipts of the telegraph itself sufficient,
after meeting all expenses, to pay the iu
terest on the purchase money, provided
for all necessary annual extensions, and
gradually to recover the principal, even
at the greatly reduced rates which pre-
vail in foreign countries, and predicts
that if the system is adopted telegraphy
in America will solve problems aud ac
compliSh results that will far outstrip
its wonderful achievement in the past.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1872-12-12
DARToNsvEAEE kEoTEL.

This old established Hotel, having recently
changed-hsnds, and been throughly overhauied
and repaired will reopen, for the reception OF
of guests on Tuesday, May 9th.
The public will always end this house de
sirable place ofresort Every department will
be managed in the best possible manner. The
table will be supplied with the best the Market
affords and connoisures Will always find none
but the best wines and liquors at the bar.
Good stabIing beloning TO the Hotel, will be
found at all times under the care ofcareful and
obliging attandants
may 23 1872. ANTHONY II. ROEMEK.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1872-12-12
Of a Cup of Coffee.

1t has been truthfully said that even
in these enlighted days, and in the lands
most blessed by the influence of civiiza
ton, there are thousands upon thousands
of persons born into the world who live
long lives and then 90 down into their
graves without ever having tasted a good
cup of coffee There are many reasons
for this principal one, of course, must be
that so few persons know how to make
good coffee. And yet there have been
thousands Of recipes and directions pub
lshed which teach us how to make good
coffee by boiling it; by not boiling it by
confning the essence and aroma by max
ing it in an open vessel by sleeping it (;
by not sleeping it; by clearing it; by not
clearing it; by grinding it fine By grind
ing it coarse, and by many other methods
opposed to each other and to all these
Now, we do not intend to try to tell any
body how to make good coffee, but We
just wish to say a word about the treat
ment of the coffee after it is made And
on this treatment depends its excellence,
brew it as you may The rule is simple:
neUer decant It, Whatever else you do
about it, bring it to the table in the YES
sci in which it was made 4 handsome
urn or gorgeous coffee pot is the grave OF
good coffee. OF course, if it is consider
ed more desirable to have the pot look
we'll than to have the coffee taste well, We
have nothing more to say. But when
hot coffee is emptied from one vessel into
another, the kitchen ceiling generally re
ceives that essence laden vapor which
should have found its way into the cup
on the BREAKFAST table. When the cof
fee enters them it should fad the milk OF
the cream already there. BY observing
these rules, ordinary coffee, made in al
most any way, is often very palatable in
eed-iScribaer'S for October.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1872-12-12
Facts for Farmers.

4 series of experiments Instituted to
test the average loss In weight by drying,
shows that corn loses Que fifth aud wheat
one fourteenth BY the process. From
this a statement is made that the farmers
make more by selling unshelled corn in
the fall at seventy FIVE cents than tho
following summer at one dollar bushel,
and that wheat at one dollar aud thirty
cents in December, is equal to one dollar
aud fifty cents in June following This
estimate is made on the basis OF interest
at per cent. and takes no account of loss
from vermn These facts are worthy of
consideration.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1872-12-12
Care of the Feet.

Concerning this subject, the Scientific
American very truly says: "Many are
careless in the keeping Of the feet. If
they wash them once a week, they think
they are doing well. They do not con-
slider that the largest pores are located in
the bottom of the foot, and that the most
offensive matter is discharged through
the pores. They wear stockidgs from the
beginning to the end of the week with.
out change, which become perfectly sa-
turated with offensive matter I'll health.
is generated by such treatment of the
feet. The pores are not repellant but
absorbents, aud this fetid matter, to a
greater or less extent, is taken back into
the system.
The feet should be washed every day
with pure water only, as well as the arm
pits. from which an offensive odo. is al
ways emitted, unless daily ablution is
praetced Stockings should not be warn
more than day or two at time. They
msy be worn one day, aud then aired aud
summed aud worn another day, if peces
sary.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1872-12-12
The Army.

The report of the Secretary of War
opens with the gratifying financial exhibit
of reduction of annual expenditures
amounting to S427 ,S3462 The reports
of the General OF the Army and OF the
Division aud Department Commanders,
show that the various duties required OF
the Army have been performed with
fathiuluess. DesertlonS have decreased
in number, the enlightened legislation IN
connection with the pay OF the enlisted
men having contributed greatly toward
that end. 1t has been found impossible,
thus far, to reduce the force 10 the South
ern States of the Mississippi which were
engaged in the war of the Rebellion =
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1872-12-12
Castor Beans Death to Stock.

It seems certain that castor beans will
kill horses and cattle. Within a year or
two it has been stated in the Farmers
Club Of New York City that if placed in
the paths Of 10 oles or in the hole of gophers
they would exterminate these animals
Not it is recorded that a span Of horses
in Nebraska died within twenty. four hours
after eating half handful of castor beaus
divided between them Commenting on
this fact Prairie Farmer says: "That
castor beans injure stock is certain, aud
that death has resulted from eating them
seems also sure. Among the earlier acts
passed by the Legislature Of this State,
was one attaching severe penalties to per-
sons who left castor beans in e. posed
situations or who left fields of them ex-
posed SO thai cattle cold enter" Ou.
readers who grow these beans should
therefore, be careful how they expose
them to stock, at least until the fact
whether they kill is definitely settled, if
there is any question about it,
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1872-12-12
DR.. n. I. PECK,
Surgeon Dentist.

Announces lhai having lus' returned from
Dental CoIIcgs, he is fully prepared 10 make
artificial teeth in the most beautiful and lie
like manner. and 10 fiji dccayed teeth ac-
cording TO the most inrrGved method.
Teeth extracted without pain, when de-
sirei. bv the Csc of Nitrous Oxide Gas.
which is entirely harmless. Repairing OF
all kinds neatly done. All work warranted.
Charges reasonable.
Office in ]. q. KelIer's new Brick build
ing, Main Street, Stroudsburg, Pa.
aug 3l-tf
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1872-12-12

We clip the following item from the
Easton Sentinel:
On Wednesday last, number of lads
were amusing themselves in Jumping from
the stone fence near the West Ward
school building, in Easton. While one
of them, named Ferguson, was in the act
of gathering himself up after jumping,
companion leaped from the fence and
landed upon his (Ferguson's) back,
severely injuring him. The injured lad
was removed to the residence of his
parents and physician called, when it
was discovered that his back bone was
broken.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1872-12-12
DR. C. @. HOFFMAN, NJ. Ed.

~ Would respectfully announce to the
public that he has removed his Office from
Oakland to Canadensis, Monroe County, Pa.
Trusting that many years of consecutive
practice Of Medicine and Surgery viii be a
sufficient guarantee for the public confidence
February %. IS70.-tf
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1872-12-12

Found out why people go to McCarty S to
get their furniture, because he buys it at the
Ware Rooms of Lee & Go. and sells il at
an advance of only trenty-t,eo and t.eo-
ninth per cent Or in other words, Rocking
Chairs that he buys of Lee & Go, Through
the runners he don have) for 81, So he selbs
for $3.50 Pays him to buy some 0ood FIR
nitare LEE & CO.
Stroudsburg, Aug ls, ls70.-d.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1872-12-12
KELLERSvuLE HOTEL

The undersigned having purchased the
above well known and popular Hotel Proper
ty. would respectfully inform the travelling
public that he has rcfulnished and fitted up
the Hotel IN the best style. A handsome
Bar, with choice Liquors and Segars, polite
attendants and moderate charges.
CHARLES MANAL,
Oct l9 1871. If. Proprietor
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1872-12-12
Irate Parent.
country.

ooh yer don't want to go into busi
ness. don't yer +! Oh yer want to be a
clerk in the Post Horfce, do yer Post
Hor6ce, indeed ! Why, all you're fit for
is to stand outside with your tongue hout,
for people to wet their stamps against
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1872-12-12
D r. j. L A N TZ,
Surgeon and Mechanical Dentist

still has his Office Main Street, in the second
story al Dr, S Waton's brick building, nearly oppo-
site the StrOudshurg House and be fatterS himself
that by eighteen years constant prcire and the most
earnest nI careful atteHii, To all matters pertaining
10 hiS profession that he is fully able perform ali
uper in the dental ue the careful,
:Tl and SkillfHl man
Special attention siven 10 saving the Natural Teeth
also, the insertion Gf Artificial rccth Rubber,
Gold, Silver or Continuous Gums, and perfect fits In
AL ca> >eS in Sured.
Most persons knew the great folly and danger Of
trusting work the inexperie need. those
living a distance. April I3, lS7I.-ly
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1872-12-12
DR. sE. ). PATTERSON,
OPERATING AND MECHANICAL DENTIST,

Having located in East Stroudsburg, Pa, an
nounces that he is now prepared to insert arti-
hci.il teeth in The most beautiful and hfe-like
manner. Also, great attention given 10 filling
and preserving the natural teeth. Teeth ex-
tractcd without pain by Use of Nitrous Oxide
Gas. All other work incident to the profession
done in the most skillful and approved style.
All work attended to promptly and warranted.
Charges reasonable. Patronage of the public
solicited
Office in A. W. Loder's new building, op-
pOsite Analomink House, East Stroudsburg,
Pa July II, lS72-ly.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1872-12-12
FAN1sIS Ell. ALTON,
- Attorney at LAW.

Office in the building formerly occupied
by L. " Burson, and opposite the Strouds-
burg Bank, Main street, Stroud>burg, Pa.
jan l3-tf
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1872-12-12
Report of the Secretary of the Interior

The annual report of the Secretary Of
the Interior, although not of the i'm
portant charcter Of the other reports of
the chief government officials, still com
prses the important interests of the In
diaus, the public lands, popular educa
tion and the railroads, all useful and in
terestiug topics. OF the Indians the re
ports says gratifying increase of the arts
Of civilization is noticeable among the
tribes of the West. The Land Office
shows that no less than 4.G7l 1872 acres
of government land have been placed on
the Homested account. There has been
large increase in the application for
patents showing an increase in the in
ventiye talent of our country.
The taking of the census, which is
embodied in this report, was accomplish
ed 10 an unusually short time. The
matter of the pensions to disabled soldiers
receives much attention in the report,
which shows total of 232 ,229 names of
maimed soldiers enrolled, to whom S25,
4S0, ,578 have been disbursed. The notes
of the report on the Pacific Railway show
that the expense of this improvement has
been immense to the government but it
also proves that the country is amply re-
imbursed for this outlay. The report on
the whole is of very clear and intel
ligible character. and shows large in
crease in the domestic prosperity of the
country.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1872-12-12
VOL. 80.
Published by Theodore Scheeh.

TERMS Two iouars yeariu advance-and if not
raid Defnre the cad of the year, dollars and fIty
cents will be charged.
discontinued uatil all arrearages are paid
except :. the oation ot the Editor
Embellishments nf one Square OF icleft Iines) or
eSS, three insertions 81 so. Each additional
nserton, so cents. Longer ones in proportion.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1872-12-12
HxN You TELL WHY IT IS

= chat when any Que comes to Strouds-
burg to buy Furniture, they always inquire
TOR McCartys Furniture Store! JSept. 26
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1872-12-12
DR. CEO. W. JACKSON

PHYSICIAN, SURGEON & ACCOUGHER.
In the old office Of Dr. a Reeves jackson,
residence in Wyckof's building.
STROUDsBURG, PA.
August s, lo72-tt
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7 ACA AATvAyN.& ff0CSE3.
IL OPPOSITE THE DEPOT,
Fast Stroudsburg, Pa.

=. j. VAN COI'T, Proprietor
she TABLE is supplied with the best the market
affords. Charges moderate. may lS72-tf.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1872-12-12

NXTAyS9N,s
~ Mount Vernon House,
III and llS North Second st.
ABOVE ARCH,
PHILADELPHIA.
May 30, 1879 1y.
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.BOU PRINTING,

Executed in the hieh style the Att nd on the
most reasonable terms.