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The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1873-06-26

The Utica Steam Engine Company for
merly Wood & Mann is the largest Steam
Engine works in the United States. They
have their machine, boiler, blacksmith, and
steam forge shops, brass foundry and pattern
shop, all complete of their kind. They have
now IN successful operation over $500
engines, while the rapid increase of then
business and the growing demand for THEN
work affords conclusive evidence of the favor
with which it is everywhere received, and
the universal satisfaction it gives. All their
machinery combines beauty of design, per-
lection OF workmanship and material, and in
point of efficiency, durability, strength and
economy, it is unsurpassed-hon World.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1873-06-26

Hon. John B. Storm has appointed a
nephew OF Mr.. James Sweeney, Of
Hill, cadet at West Point.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1873-06-26

THE rain on Tuesday made the corr fields
hereabouts fairly shout with joy.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1873-06-26
Special n Offices.

n. Ruster has every new style ofhat there
is out.
n. Ruster has all the new styles of neck
ties and collars.
n. Ruster has suits from So to $40. All
wool suits for SO, made up in the latest
styles.
n. Ruster has a fine assortment of dry
goods and notions. And a new lot Of spring
and summer shawls.
n. Ruster has a large stock of kid gloves
of the Alexander and the Trevion make,
which he is selling at reasonable prices.
Every pair warranted.
n. Ruster has just returned from the city
with a tremendous large stock of clothing,
hats, caps, dry goods and furnishing goods.
Call and see for yourself.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1873-06-26

Trunks Valises of all kinds at Fried's.
Splendid Cashmere suits at Fried's.
The best assortment of boots and shoes Mt
Fried's.
i you want any Gents furnishing goods
go to Fried's.
Go to Simon Fried for Clothing, Boots,
Shoes, Trunks, Valises, Umbrellas & Gents
Furnishing Goods.
Go to Simon Fried's for French calf hand
sewed boots-he warrants them to wear as
good as any custom made boot, if not, the
money is refunded.
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. CARD TO THE LADIES.

DUPUNCOS GOLDEN PILLS.
There is not a Lady living, but what at some
period of her life will find Duponco's Golden
Pills just the medicine she needs.
FOR NERVOUS DEBILITY, HEAD
ACHE, FAINTNESS, &c,
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1873-06-26

THE Constitutional Convention did very
little worthy of remark last week. An
amendment to the libel law was adopted, as
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1873-06-26
FOR CONSUMPTION.

and all Diseases of the Throat, Chest an
Lungs, (The only medicine of the kind in tn
WORLDLY
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1873-06-26
A Substitute for Cod LGrer oil
ARABIAN TONIC BLoOD-PURIFIE
Liver, Kidneys and Blood.

which differs from all other preparations in
immediate action upon the
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1873-09-25

political success in Illinois to the
money stolen by Harper from the peo-
pie, he is also personally indebted, for
social pleasures at st. Louis, to the
assessments levied by Postmaster Fill
ley upon his poor clerks and letter. car
riers. The spectacle of the President
on his frequent junketings has not al
ways been of an edifying nature. The
urgent proifer fsycophantic attentions
and their eager acceptance have been
notorious. But it has usually been
supposed that the offiee-holdcrs who
provided his entertainment found
their remuneration in the legitimate
profit of their positions under Govern
ment, and the idea has possibly oc-
cured to but few that the breakfasts,
the dinners, the balls and the recep-
tons, that make the journeys of the
President a constant festivity, are
paid for from the sma Il earnings Of
subordinates in the civil service,
wrung from them by the threat ofim-
mediate dismissal. These two cases
are peculiarly disgraceful. Harper
was known, at the time he made his
subscri ption to the Grant fund, to
be unable TO give away such large
sum Of money from his honest means.
Filley, when he entertained Grant at
st. Louis, was a bankrupt the house
in which he gave the banquet was for
sale, and the sumptuous burden of the
tables could hardly be called his own.
But no questions were asked. IIar-
per was kept in his place after being
reported as Il defaulter; Fjlley was
given the choice Of seven offices in
which he might make good his expend-
itpres. One might almost imagine
the Administration Il party to the
crime. This is the latest develop
mcnt of what Senator Morton is pleas
ed to call the chest civil service in the
world" and OF what the Republican
Convention of Massachusetts styles
"President Grants effort to place the
civil service on plwer and higher
level" Filley has not been removed,
and Harper goes urmolested to find
Bailey and the rest Boston Post.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1873-09-25

TIE New GOVERNOR OF THE DIS
TRICr OF CoLUMBIA.-If there was any
confidence lett before in the sincerity
Of the Presidents professed desire to
reform the civil service, it must at
last be driven from even the most
trusting mind by the Executive ap.
pointment Of A. r.. Shepherd to the
Governorship of the District Of Col
umbia. SO far as princi pies are III
volved, it is one of the worst if not
the worst breach Of public trust COM
mitted by the present Administration.
1t has set the highest premium on
corruption, Of any act performed by
the President in his official capacity.
True it is that in the past, virtue has
seemed to render man ineligible to
political preferment, and Clarke, of
Texas, Casey, Of New Orleans, Bing
ham, of OHIO, Murphy, of New York,
and Others of greater or less degree
have received the richest truiton Of
public life Immediately after being
proved guilty Of transgressions which
at once received the seal Of popular
condemnation.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1873-09-25
Two Civil Servants.

The exploits ola pair of Federal
oflice-holders at the West, Just now
enjoying notoriety above their fell
lows, illustrate the workings of the
civil service through widely different
methods for the same personal and
political ends. Postmaster Filley
has distinguished himself by develop
lug the system of assessments on en-
plotes until it is made to cover the en-
penses of the head of the nation on a
vacation tour; while Collector Har-
per plumbers the revenue in order to
make a handsome contribution to the
Grant campaign fund. The case of
the latter is more widely interesting
because of the large number of pro
minent Republicans involved. For
the fact Of Harper's crime has been
known to the Administration ever
since last May, and his retention in
office has been due to the effort of
Logan, Oglesby and the rest, and to
the probable reluctance of the Presi-
dent to remove one who had given
$1,000 toward his reelection. This
generous contribution seems to have
settled the question of Harper's in
tegrity, although it was known to
exceed his means and is now seen to
have been taken from the public
money. At the time he subscribed
this $1,000, last Fall, he was $4,000
IN arrears to the Government. When
the Commissioner sent his agent
around in the Spring to investigate,
Harper had increased his detalcation
to $4,000. Although detected, he
was undisturbed and during the four
months in which the loyal but light.
fingered Collector has been allowed
the opportunity of further stealing, he
has raised the sum to $4,000. With
what remains from grain speculation
and contributions to the Grant cam
paign fund. Harper now runs away.
Vile Grant thus owes, in part, his
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1873-09-25

Southern correspondence repre-
sents the sugar interest Of Louisiana,
the princip pal industry in the
State and the source of its wealth and
Importance, as having suffered from
the unreliability of colored labor in its
new relations. The distorted ideas
which the freedmen imbibed with their
liberty, partly through imagination
and partly by representations of I'M
scrupulous persons who played upon
their credulty for personal ends, have
not altogether deserted them. They
have not learned that liberty means
labor as condition of living quite
as much as it ever did, and the dis
pensers Of ther political gospel are in
no hurry to teach it to them. If form
er masters kept their slaves ignorant,
those who now control them political
ly are still more averse to cnlighten-
mcnt. Not so much fault is found
with the older negroes, but it is com
planned that the younger ones are of
ten lnsolent, idle and prohigate. They
will leave crops to rot at days no.
tce to go and serve their political
preprietors. AS a consequence they
are not to be reckoned among the
factors of the States industrial devel-
opment. and Chinease and Galicians
are brought in to take places that
they ought to occupy and might oc-
cupy by simply deserving them. BY
refusing their reasonable corporations
in honest industry they are making
their race disturbing influence, a
foreign element where it should exert
governing and regulating power.
They are not to blame SO much as the
white carpet-baggers who deceive
them, but the danger is that theil
eyes will lot be opened until too late.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1873-09-25
Digging Up the Ruins of Troy.

During the last three years Mr..
Henry Schliemann, an American
archmologist, has been making ex-
cavations in the district known as the
Troad, and on the supposed site of
ancient Troy itself. Early in July
his persevering efforts were rewarded
by the discovery of part Of a great
circular wall about twenty-eight feet
below the surface of the ground, At
the same time lie found a large fiat
shield of copper, a round flask and
two heavy drinking cups, all of the
purest gold; six silver vases, and a
goblet and bowl also of silver; fourteen
copper weapons, evidently battle-axfs;
Il fragment Of "a sword and some cop
per dagger<. The circular wall Mr..
Schliemann calls that of Troy; and in
his mind there is apparently no doubt
MS to al of these interesting objects
being relics Of the lIomeric siege,
which is believed to have taken place
about twelve hundred years before tire
Christian era A large key was
found near the other articles, and Mr..
Schliemann says that probably the
treasure had been hastily packed in IA
chest by some member Of Priams
family, who had carried it away with
out having had time to Withdraw the
key, Overtaken ON the wall by the
enemy or the fire he was compelled to
leave the box, which was buried be-
meath the falling walls of the palace.
The Had is the greatest epic that
has ever been written; but it is yet a
mooted question whether its author
ship should be ascribed to Homer
alone or to number of writers. Nor
can it be said to have been Individually
made oul that an actual siege of Troy
ever took place as narrated in the
poem, though, Of course, the reader
would like to believe that it all really
occurred; for, if possible, his interest
in the story would then be heighten-
ed.
Mr.. Settlements discoveries, were
his hypothesis correct, would be of the
greatest Importance and of the most
romantic interest. But it is not safe
to conclude that this wall is that of
Priam's city because it is dug up in
the region of the Troad, unless there
is some other evidence to warrant
such conclusion. And even if this
were a portion Of the Trojan wall,
how does its discovery prove anything
with relation to the famous siege?
In a subsequent search he found a
tablet upon which an inscription is
finely engraved. Unfortunately Meth
er Mr.. Schlemam nor his friend NJ.
Emile Burnouf is able to tell to what
language it belongs When deciphcr~
ed, however, this inscription will
doubtless throw light on the whole
matter, and the result will be awaited
by all with anxious interest Even if
the theory Of Mr.. Schliemann be not
corroborated, it is certain that the wall
is that Of some ancient city, and that
the vessels of gold and silver belonged
to its princes. And whether it is
finally proved that this city was or
was not the immortal Ilium Of Homer,
the energy and perseverance of Mr..
Schliemam in bringing its ruins to
light are sure of perpetual remem.
brance.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1873-09-25

Since July LIST the postal carrier
service has been established in thirty
two cities, and in number of cases
the post offices at adjacent places have
been discontinued and the carrier sys-
TEN extended, each town Or village be-
ing made a station under control of
the city post office.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1873-09-25

"A calf was sold in Oneida county,
n. Y, the other day, for $4,000!
If Massachusetts should sell her cal
yes at this rate she could pay the Ma
tional debt, and without disturbing
the animals in office.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1873-09-25

George r. Maxwell, who has
been appointed United States Marshal
for Utah, is said to have been remov-
ed from the position of Register of
the Land Office at Salt Lake City, re
Gently occupied by him, because Of
incompetency: Really fit appoint
ment for the Grant Administration to
make. Its history is full of them.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1873-09-25
Administrators Nalr ut Auction.

The personal properly belonging to the es-
tato of the late Henry Barnes will be sold at
Auction, at his late place of residence on We'd
nesday the 1st day of oct. next, consisting of
some % or 30 tons of hay of excellent quality,
80 sheep, 16 lambs, a nice mare seven years
old. one two year old heiiier with calf. one
buggy & harness. one good double work har,
ness. one lumber Wagon, one single sleigh
one root cutter together with the farming
tools remaining unsod at the time of sale ;
also several articles of household furniture.
Sale to commence at 10 o'clock A. NJ.
ASHLEY WYMAN. Administrator,
j. II. MURDOCH, Auctioneer.
Woodstock, Sept. 1873.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1873-09-25

One of the most conspicuous re
suits of the late California election, as
indicating the temper of the people of
that State toward salary thieves and
monopoly attorneys, is the overwhelm-
ing defeat of the Grant ticket in Ne,
vada county, the home of Efigy Sar
gent. Since his advocacy of Robson
and the Goat Island job this champion
of Grantism has been deserted by his
warmest supporters, and if he were
out of the Senate he would not have
influence enough mt home to obtain Il
nomination for constable.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1873-09-25

John A. Kasson, of Iowa, is the
latest addition to the list of members
of the next House of Representatives
who would like to be and may be a
candidate for Speaker.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1873-09-25

CasiOria.-A remarkable diacovery.-a
su bstitute for Castor Oil pleasant to take
as honey and does not nauseate. 1t is the
only safe article in existence that will regulate
the system against sour stomach and dysen
terry, assimilate the food, and produce natural
sleep. 1t il made after the recipe of the cele-
brated Samuel Pitcher, NJ. D.. ofBoston, Mass,
is not narcotic, and contains neither morphine,
and destroys worms. For feverishness attend
ing teethlng children, for Group, measles,
whooping- and constipation. its effects
are astonishing. 1t is used by all physicians
who are acquainted with it. 1t can be admins
tered to the most tender infant or diseased
adult. Any mother who wants rest for herself,
or health for her child, can not afford to be
without Pitchers Castoria. Children cry for it.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1873-09-25

control them. The testimony of our best citi-
zcns, of all classes, establishes the fact, that
CHERRY PICTORIAL will and does relieve and
cure the affecting disorders of the Throat and
Lungs beyond any other medicine. The most
dangerous affections Of the Pulmonary Organs
yield to its power; and cases of Consumption,
cured by this preparation, are publicly known,
so remarkable as hardly to be believed were
they not proven beyond dispute As a remedy,
for full protection. By curing Coughs, the
torerunners Of more serious disease, it saves I'M
numbered lives, and an amount of suffering not
to be computed. 1t challenges trial, and con-
vinces the most sceptical. Every family should
keep it on hand as protection against the early
and unperceived attack of Pulmonary Alice
tons, which are easily met at first, but which
become incurable, and too often fatal, if neg
lected. Tender lungs need this defence; and it
is unwse to be without it: As a safeguard to
children, amid the distressing diseases which
beset the Throat and Chest of childhood, CHERRY
PICTORIAL is invaluable for, by its timely use,
mutitudes are rescued from premature graves,
and saved to the love and affection centred on
them. 1t acts speedily and surely against ordi-
nary colds, securing sound and health-restoring
sleep. No one will suffer troublesome Influ-
enza and painful Bronchitis, when they know
how easily they can be cured.
Originally the product of long, laborious, and
successful chemical investigation, no cost or toll
is spared in making every bottle in the utmost
possible perfection. 1t may be confidently relied
upon as possessing all the virtues it has ever
exhibited, and capable of producing cures as
memorable as the greatest it has ever effected
PREPARED BY
Or. J. C. AVER & CO., Lowell, Mass,
Practical and Analytical Chemists.
SOLD BY ALL DRUGGISTS EVERYWHERE.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1873-09-25

A document showing that women
have been petitioning for their rights
for nearly hundred years will be ex-
hibited at the Centennial, just to spoil
the happiness of the men.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1873-09-25

-Nebraska named town Van der
bilt and then wrote to the Commo-
dore. He replied that he didn't care
a d---n, and the way they changed
the name of that town would have
made his hair stand on end.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1873-09-25
Commissioners Notice.

THOMAS RUSSELL'S ESTATE.
TNIIE undersigned, having been appointed
L by the Probate Court of the District Of
Hartford, Commissioners to receive, examine
and adjust all claims and demands OF all per-
sons against THOMAS RUSSELL, late OF Wood
stock, in said District, deceased, and the
claims of the deceased exhibited in Set.off to
the claims OF the creditors, hereby give
notice that we will meet for the purpose OF cX-
amining and allowing said claims at the store
of Chas. Chapman in Woodstock, on the Sd
Monday of July and October A. ID. 1873 from
o'clock p. NJ. until O'Clock p. NJ. on each
of said days. and that six months from the
It'll Of July, A. d. 1873, is the time limited by
said Court for said creditors to present their
claims to us for examination and allowance.
Dated at Woodstock this 18th day Of July
\. ID. 1873.
GH 4 N GaEAPMkM' commissioners.
GEO. R. CHAPMAN, Administrator.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1873-09-25
Iron I'm the Blood
MAKES The WEAK STRONG.

The Peruvian Syrup, q Protect
ed Solution of the P,'otOIide of
Iron, Is SO combined as to haze
the character of on 0tinnent, as
caS"U diDcsted 0Hd NsSi'nit0teG
Wi" ,',o blood as the simplest
fOO,., 1t increases the quantity
of Natures OWD VitOlisin0
agent, Iron IN the blood, and
cures "0thOMsNl,d u.s." simply
6yIOninD up. nUiO0rutin0 and
TitdIi@inD the Systene. TNc en-
Tichcd 0,.d yitoJiseG blood per-
medtes crery part of the body,
repairing 0dlnGges 09,G qCaste,
searching out morbid SeCre-
tons, 0nd lcdOing nothing for
disease TO feeI qtpon.
This is the secret of the aUO11-
de,fW success of ibis reWedy IN
curing Dyspepsia, Liver Com
plant, Dropsy, Chronic Diar-
rhca, BOils, Nervous Affections,
Chills and Fevcrs, Humors,
Loss Of Constitutional Vigor,
Diseases OF the Kidneys and
Bladder, Female Complaints,
ana all diseases originating IN
q bal state of the blood, or &C.
COmpanied Jy debility or u lOav
state of the systene. Being free
from AIcOhoI, in ai1y form, its
energi@ing effects are not fol-
tOsccd by corresponding Te0c-
ton, OWt are permanent, inftt-
sing strength, ciOor, and ne,O
life into all parts of the SYSTEM,
md building up 01 IRON Con-
GtitMtiOn.
thousands haze been changed
Oy the use of dis remedy, trOQe
aceGE, sickty, Suffering cre0-
tNrcs, to strong, hcOIthy, 0RG
hGppy ?ncn ONI 2C0meD; 0IG
inC0lids cGH1aot rc0sON0Wyhes-
H0te to 0iUc IL q trj0y.
See that each bottle hd9 PERU
WAN SYRUP blo'o!s i's the glass.
Pamphlets Tree.
SETH W. FOWLE & SONS, Proprietors,
No. IIilton Place, Boston.
SOLD BY DRUGGISTS GENERALITY.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1873-09-25
Woodstock National Bank.

Woodstock, VI, MAY /, 1873
This Bank is now prepared to issue Deposit
Certificates pGydjle OH demdni 'CittOW notice,
,cM inicrest at the following rates:
If left two months, three per cent per annum;
if left four months, four per cent per annum I;
if left six months. five per cent per annum I;
if left one year, six per cent
On receipts which have run one year inter-
est will be paid and endorsed every six months,
without disturbing the deposit,
No receipt will be issuel for less sum than
fifty dollars.
~ Interest will be allowed from the day of
deposit to tho day of payment.
,aI," ':s,h t.'i';si nj $3OO.OOO and the
personal liability Of the Stockholders furnish
ample security for all doposits
This system: nP.D.tiy rccGmrncndel as a
safe and c5H"'aiC4Jt ~a for f employments
of funds W,..t.. o.. I'd 0 cIai~c reMaln idle
FNGu1-..!Cl 1ltl'HGS,
President
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1873-09-25

"A womln hung herself in Mil
yankee because "whisky didn't taste
like it used to-"
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1873-09-25
D1RRED.

In Woodstock, Sept 10, by Rev. Moses Kid
der, Mills NJ. Spooner of Bethel, to Miss So
phia Wheelock of Barnard.
In Woodstock, Sept. 1G. by Rev. Moses Kid
der, Charles D. Paddock of Claremont, N. H +,
to Miss ida N. Lord of W.
In Hartford, Quechee Village, Sept II, by
Rev. Moses Kidder. Warren II. Atwood of
Bethel, to Miss Anna L. Wallis of Quechee.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1873-09-25
How TO make $500,

How to make $500. Buy for song,
a stylish brokcn-loWn horse, one that
is pronounced played out from lame
ness : cure him with a bottle or two
of Ccntaur Liniment, and pocket the
difference, The L;nimcnt is SIMPLY
one OF the wonders ofthc world. Dumb
beasts neigh out their gIadncss, and the
sore, MANNED and crippled OF the hu
man family hobblc in and 90 on their
way rejoicing. Yes, it is wonderful.
Children Cry-Ior Pitchers Castoria.
1t regulates Inc stomach, cures wind
collie and causes natural sleep. 1t is a
substitute for castor oil, 2-w+
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1873-09-25
N w + FIRM ,

DATDS.IGi ! d Ia :.i,,. cat the shop
II formerly o.oupioi by B. s. Thompson,
Manufacturers Of and Dealers in
Tin, Sheet Iron and Copper Ware,
Pumps, Lead Pipe and Sinks,
Coos, Parlor and Box Stotes,
Hollow Ware, &c, &C.,
Eayo-Spouts pat up on the most reasonable
terms apd on short notice.
~" Particular attention given to Tia Roof
ing and General JOB Wook.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1873-09-25
Ay RS
Cherry Pec:toral,
For Diseases of the Throat and Lungs,
such as Coughs, Colds, Whooping-
Cough, Bronchitis, Asthma,
and Consumption.

Among the great
discoveries of modern
science, few are of
more real value to
mankind than this eff
fectual remedy for all
diseases Of the Throat
and Lungs. A vast
trial Of its virtues,
throughout this and
other countries, has
shown that it does
surely and ef'ectually