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The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1873-05-29

A novel gift for a Pennsylvania city
arrived at New York Friday from Berlin.
The present comes from no less a person
than the Emperor of Germany, and is a
large French brass cannon, captured by
the Germans at Sedan. This unique
donation goes to Titusville, where it is to
be transformed into a bell for the Lutheran
Church of the town. Never was a gun
put 10 better use than this one, which,
three years ago, scattered death and de
structlon over the hills and plains of
France, and is, 10 the new form which it
is soon to assume to call men, women aud
children from peaceful happy homes to
the worship Of the Giyer of all good.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1873-05-29

The first raft ever n~avigated on the
Delaware was run by a Cochecton pioneer
named Skinner, in lT46. Mr.. Skinner
was assisted by a man Damed Parks, and
on reaching Philadelphia was given the
freedom of the city, and created Lord
High Admiral of the Delaware" which
title he bore as long as he lived. Since
the "Admiraps" adventurous trip, with 6
raft of spars, it is estimated that over g..
900 600, 600 feet of lumber have follow
ed the course it marked put.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1873-05-29

The following law was passed during
the last session Of our State Legislature
THAT in all prosecutions where the petit
Jury shall acquit the defendant, aud shall
determine in their verdict that the costs
shall be apportioned between the prose
cutor and the defendant, the defendant
bill for his subp@nas, serving the same
and attendance of his material and neces.
sarv witnesses shall be included in The
costs"
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1873-05-29
Estey Cottage Organs.

The styles are beautiful, adapted to al
requirements and tastes, with prices suit
able to all classes Of purchasers.
We call special attention to the For Her
mana and the wonderful Tr Ju6i2aate.
Every instrument fully warranted.
Das% Send for IN illustrated catalogue COZ
tanning full description of Organs.
Splendid Christmas GIFTS and New Year
Peseats for all.
j. Y. SIGAFUS,
Dec. .. l2-tf. Stroudsburg ~
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1873-05-29
THE CuRcULro.-Robert H. Kirk, Of

THE CURcULIo.-Robert II. Kirk, Of
Pleasant Grove, Lancaster county, an obser-
want farmer, who has tried the experiment,
says that the present time, while the plum
trees are in blossom, is the proper season to
apply fish oil to kill the curcnlio: the great
enemy OF the plum. About a pint poured
around the roots of each tree is sufficient.
Mr.. Kirk, by this practice has succeeded IL
raising abundant crops of this fine fruit.
Let all who have plum trees try this expert
ment at once.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1873-05-29

TIE CIRoUs.-Monday last, the day
announced for the appearance in our borough,
of the Central Park Menagerie and Den
Stones Circus and troupe ofIroquois Indians,
proved all that could haye been desired, and
at an early hour our rural friends common
cei gathering from every direction in large
numbers. At about IL o'clock A. NJ, the
gorgeous procession passed through the town,
and the number Of people upon the streets
at this time is estimated at between 5000
and 5000. OF course, an immense amount
of business was transacted in every branch
of trade. Prior to the hour Of commence
ment of the circus we noticed many of the
country lads and ~lassies, after arming them
selves with a huge piece of gingerbread,
amused themselves at sight seeing etc. We
also noticed a great many others who imbibed
''ye bowel en~liveners'' to such an extent that
il required the utmost caution for them to
retain their equilibrium. Notwithstanding
this fact, however, we are pleased to state
that everything passed off very quietly and
pleasantly. The circus performance appear
ed to give general satisfaction, and in the
evening the parties retired to their several
homes, highly pleased with their days enjoy
nlcnt.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1873-05-29

Ou Saturday morning a week a gang
of four burglars entered the premises oil
Mr.. Diugee, in Brooklyn. Que entered
the room of Miss Dingee, who awoke and
gave a loud scream. The rufian drew Z
revolver and fred two shots at her, and
was in the act of shooting a third time
when her father appeared, and seized
him by the throat, and held him unit
the police came. Two others of the par
ty were also captured.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1873-05-29

The belief that the Asiatic cholera has
appeared in New Orleans seems to be
confirmed by the mortuary report of that
city for the week ending May 10th,
which shows eleven deaths from that dis
ease. The Health Officer of Cincinnati
has warned the people of the latter city
to usc every p~recaution in the way of
cleanliness Of person and dwelling to
guard against the epidemic.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1873-05-29
cr.rr sryn,y SCHOOL CONVENTIONS

STATE SUNDAY SCHOOL CONVENTION
The nintb annual convention ofthe Pennsyl-
vania State Sabbath School Association, will
be held at Titusvillc, on Tuesday, Wcdnes-
dav and Thursday, June Sd, 4th and 9Th,
1873. Each Sunday School in the State is
requested to send at least t'0o delegates, and
Pastors of all Evangelical Churches are cor
daily invited.
Entertainment will be provided for all dele
gates who will notify L.. B. Silliman, Esq, Of
Titusville, Sec'y. of Local committee, on Oh
before May 3lst.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1873-05-29

New York contemplates annexing not
only Westchester county but also Brook
Ign, in order to make a municipality that
can approach London and rival Paris in
population. A bill in the New York lie
gislature provides for the appointment OF
commissioners to consider the proposed
Consolidation, and meetings are being
held in New York and Brookly to discuss
the project, which, however, 10 not with
out some sturdy opponents among the
people of Brooklyn.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1873-05-29
ILLINOIS.
Tornado.

PRAIRIE City, May ga fearful
tornado passed a mile i half moth OF here
Yesterday afternoon. The storm Travelled
eastward, sweeping nearly everything be-
fore it for half a mile in width, blowing
down houses, barns, out houses, fences
telegraph poles, and killing and i~njuring
several persons. A number of horses
and cattle were killed and Injured.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1873-05-29

In Ida Valley, Nevada, on the 18th
inst, a terrible shooting ARRAY, growing
out of a game of cards, occurred IN .
saloon. George Childs killed two by
standers. named John Duffee and Hugh
Scott, and was himself shot dead by an
! unknown person.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1873-05-29

A somnambulist in Hayerhill, Mass
gets up and does the weeks washing, re-
turning to bed by 3 a. m. but last Tues
day he rather over did the business by
washing again the clothes which he had
washed Cd Manday, SO that his wife, find.
ing him too useful by half, has taken
precaution to check his propensity.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1873-05-29

ALL lovers of "the drumstick" will be
pleased to hear Of a chicken in Shreveport,
Texas, Matched out with four legs. 1t is
lively and prospecting, and if the breed car
be propagated, it Will be a relief to carver:
DESTROYS of gratifying as many guests as pos,
sible.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1873-05-29

News from the clouds. NJ. Tissandier
states that in a late balloon ascent from
Paris he reached a hight of $500 feet
above the earth, where, having passed
through layers of clouds, he found a
bright, sunlit sky and a temperature of
from $50 to 65o Fair. When descending
and reentering the clouds, which were in
a highly electric state, the temperature
decreased to 210 and the balloon was sur
rounded by small crystals of ice.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1873-05-29

A will is registered in Waynesburs
which contains the following remarkable
clause II also give to my beloved vile
red COW, one three year old colt
and the remainder Of the kitchen and
household furniture"
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1873-05-29

Confirmed topers may like to know that
they can detect fusel oil in whiskey or
brandy by putting a few pieces of per
manganate of potash in a long test tube
containg the liquid, slowly shaking it
If the spirit contains ! to l per cent Of
fusel oil, a p~erceptibly light yellow color
soon appears.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1873-05-29

1t is reported that the grasshopper'
have appeared in Texas, 10 immense mum
bers, and are laying waste to vegetation
In some places they have totally destroy
ed the corn, consuming it to the leve
with the ground. They appear to b
moving northward. and it is feared vii
visit Missouri, Illinois, Kansas and Ne
braska.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1873-05-29

The Statement of the Public Debt just
published shows a decrease in the debt
during the past month of $2,2l7,4S5 go
decrease since March lst, S3,S9l,544 81
decrease of debt from March /, 1869, to
March l, 1873, S3GS, 0S2, 559.4S.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1873-05-29

a little girl, who had great kindness
of heart for all the ANIMAL creation, saw a
hen preparing to gather her chickens un
der her sheltering wings, aud shouted
earnestly 30 don't sit down on those
beautiful little birds, you great ugly, old
| rooster 7"
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1873-05-29

The following concise and comprehen
siye note was sent to an Illinois mer'
chant by a neighboripg farmer the other
day: "Send me a trace chain and two
hinges. Jane had a baby last night-al
so two padlocks."
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1873-05-29

Col. ROBERT KLoTZ, of Mauch Chunk
has been selected a Delegate to the Demo
cratic State Convention, to nominate a candl-
date for State Treasurer and Judge OF the
Supreme Court.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1873-05-29

RELIGIOUS NoTIcE.-Meetings for Divine
worship, will be held by the Friends, on
frstday, 1st of the 9th month, at then
meeting house, on corner of Franklin and
Sarah streets, being the usual scmi-annua
meeting. Prominent Friends will be present
and the public are cordially invited.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1873-05-29

Mr.. Sacket, in Green. Lake county
Wis. in 1871 raised Al 600 barrels Gran
berries at $40 per barrel Cary Broth
ers raised a larger amount, and the eroT
of this season will exceed that of last year
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1873-05-29

According to the Times Of India q
phenomenon occurred in several parts of
the province Of Katty-wa on the 18th
of February which gladdened the eyes of
the English residents and excited astonish-
ment in the natives. On that day the
ground was whitened by a hailstorm, a
phenomenon Unprecedented in the ex
p~erience of the natives, hundreds of whom
are reported to havo set about gathering
the hailstones as they fell, in order tc
turn them into ''the best confectioneries.'
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1873-05-29

In a space Of about 600 feet, running
in a diagonal line from the east end OF
Mauch Chunk street towards Broad
Tamaqua, there are twenty two hotels
saloons and liquor shops.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1873-05-29

GRAND OPENING.-Mrs. Peter III. Robe
son. requests us to inform the public general
II, that she will open her Ice Cream Saloon,
at her residence, on Main street on Saturday
evening next. Give her a call.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1873-05-29

Man proposes. Fifteen years aso, it is
said, a Kentucky man bought a coffin for
himself, considering it a handy thing to
have in the house. Last week, he was
totally consumed in a lime kiln, and the
coffin is a dead loss, with the interest on
the original cost included.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1873-05-29

A dog was recently taken from Cedar
Falls. Iowa, to a o. in Kansas, but not
liking the country, it made the return
trim alone. a { distance Of 700 miles.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1873-05-29

The Emperor William while reviewing
troops at st. Petersburg, was shot at, the
ball passing through his helmet and
wouuding an adjutant.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1873-05-29

COURT.-The May Term of the several
Courts of Monroe County, commenced on Mon
day last, present, the Hon. Samuel S. Dreher
President Judge, and John De Young, and
Peter Gruver, Esqrs. Associates.
After the returns of the Constabies were
made, the Grand Jury was organized by the
appointment ofJohn Edinger, Esq. of Strouds
burg, Foreman, when his Honor, Judge Dreher
delivered a clear and able charge to that body
not possibly be misunderstood.
T ieanSac uara cranta1 nc follows.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1873-05-29

Northumberland has an apple tree ten
feet in circumference and my iee' 10
height, which has been bearing irul. ie-
yond the recollection OF the o'des' in'
habitant. The apples average ~ ounces
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1873-05-29
May 90, 1878.

On the 29th inst. Ex-Governor Andrew q.
Curtin will deliver a lecture in Bethlehem,
for the benefit of st. Luke's Hospital. Sub
iect: Russia and Russian People"
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1873-05-29

The liquor interests continue to test
the validity of Local Option. 10 addi
ton to Westmoreland, Franklin aud Cum
berland counties have raised test ques.
tons based on alleged informalities in the
law, that the Return Judges did not meet
in convention, or organize, count the
votes, and declare the result in the man
ner prescribed by law as in the case OF
election officers. In each case the local
court decided adversely to the liquor men,
sustaining the law. 1t is understood
these cases will go to the Supreme Court
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1873-05-29

Nova Scotia plaster of best quality, for
sale at Stokes Mills, andwill be kept on hand,
fresh ground, during the season.
May S-5t. n. >.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1873-05-29
Two hundred and forty operatives are
employed in the Scranton silk works.

Since the 4th of December, 1872. the
shipments of lumber from Lock Haven
have reached 6,405,000 feet.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1873-05-29

The Supreme Court of Pennsylvania
has decided that Sunday Schools do not
form any part of the worship OF God.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1873-05-29

The mare Flora Belle, was purchased
of St. Louis parties by Alexander Lewis,
of Chicago, H., for himself, the price
paid being S22,5 SOC. The mare is nine
years old and raised two colts before her
speed became known. Her record is
9: 1923.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1873-05-29

Over a thousand hotels in the State
have closed since the election on tue IL
cense question.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1873-05-29

Trunks Valises Of all kinds at Fried's.
Splendid Cashmere suits at Fried's.
The best assortment of boots and shoes at
Fried's.
lfyou want any Gents furnishing goods
so to Fried's.
Go to Simon Fried for Clothing, Boots
Shoes, Trunks, Valses, Umbrellas & gents
Furnishing Goods.
Go to Simon Fried's for French calf hand
sewcd boots-he warrants them to wear as
good as any custom made boot, if not, tho
money is refunded.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1873-05-29
Hotels.

E1OEeES.
BARRET TOWNSHIP.
John w. Yothers, Abraham Albert.
C0OLBAUGH.
James Wilson, Jr. Samuel Case.
Jerome 3. Shaw, Lewis I. Smith,
Anthony d. Dutot, Jacob Gearhart
ELDRED.
Nelson Heflefnger, Edward Frantz.
EAST SIROUDSBURG.
John Hohcnsbeld.
HAMILTON.
Charles Bossard, Charles Andrew,
JeromeH III. Fetherman, John w. Mackes,
Charles Manal, Isaac Reph.
CHESTNUTHILL.
Reuben Shupp, Jerome Kresge,
Charles Eberle, John Merwine,
Mahlon Shupp, Joseph Butt.
POLK.
Jonas Snyder, Stewart Hawk,
Adam Serfass, John w. Kerchner.
George Green, Joel Berlin,
MIDDLE SlIITHFIELD.
Jacob ii. Place,
PocONO.
Charles Brown, Manassah Miller.
Anthony ii. Roemer.
ROSS.
Ruben Hartzell, Jacob III. Stocker.
SATTHFIELD.
w. 4. Brodhead & Sons. Simion d. Bush.
STROUDSBURG.
David L. Pisle, Jacob X. Shafer,
John /. Allender, John Baldwin.
T0BYH1NNA,
Henry Stoddart, VIM. Bonser,
Isaac Stoufer, John Roth.
TUNKHANNOCK.
Layine Barrall, Reuben b. Bonser.
POCONO.
LIQUOR STORE.
Arthur Maginnis.
The following cases were tried
Commonwealth VS.. George Drake.-Assau
and Battery, on complaint of Charles Drake.
Jury find defendant not guilty, direct Cha
Drake pay two-thirds of costs and defendal
one-third.
Commonwealth VS.. Michael Miller and Tho
Frantz, Supervisors of observation-disclosures
for not repairing roads.
Jury found defendants not guilty. but dire,
them to pay the costs.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1873-05-29

The largest stock of Carpets ever Offered
in this market, at Bush's Store, Main street
Stroudsburg, Pa, and at lower rates ever
offered in this
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1873-05-29
Special Notices.

n. Ruster has every pew style ofhat there
is out
n. Buster hss al the new styles of neck
ties and collars.
n. Ruster has salts eroaa s. to $40, MI
wool suits for SO, made up in tse latest
styles.
y. Ruster HIS = inc assortmest of dry
goods and nosiors. And D Eew lot Of spring
and summer shauls.
n. Ruster has a large ssocA 81 hid gloves
of the Alexander and the TrevioR make,
which he is selling 1T yeessonsbls prices,
Every pair warranted.
n. Ruster has just returned frou The city
with a tremendous large stock os eicthiBgr
hats, caps, dry goods and furnishing goeds,
Call and see for yourself.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1873-05-29

Bny your ladies and children hats, NIB
bons, flowers, feathers, half price, at the
wonderful cheap Auction store.
Buy OH Cassiuaers, water proofs and
Kentucky jeans, at the cheap Auction store
and save your dollars.
Buy your hats and caps, at the Won
derful cheap Auction store, nearly half price.
BUY year needles and pins, atfve centsa
paper and excellent spool cotton four cts, at
cheap Auction store, four doors below post
Office.
Buy your boots and shoes, at the cheap
Auction store, and save twenty-five cents on
the dollar.
Buy your black and japanese silks, and
black alpacas, wonderful cheap, at wonder
full cheap Auction store.
Buy your coats, pants, aud vests at tho
cheap Auction store and save thirty cents on
the dollar.
Decker's wonderful cheap Auction store
is filled with spring and summer goods, some
nearly half price.
Esuy your muslins, flannel and beautiful
dress goods, at the cheap Auction store aud
save Vour dollars ADril 1O-am.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1873-05-29

Esiy Your muslins, flannel and beautiful
dress goods, at the cheap Auction store aud
save your dollars. April l0-2m
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-01-03
CINCINNATI.

CIYcISNArI, January 3-The ice is
running freely, but there has been no
serious damage beyond what was re-
ported last night. No apprehensions of
damage is felt regarding the rise in the
Licking, which is now supposed to be
small. bN ga
Michael Kearney, whose legs were
smashed by the breaking of line at
tthhs river on Tuesday, died yesterday at
two o'clock.
The store of a. e. Burkhardt & Co.,
was broken into yesterday morning and
robbed of $4,000 worth of furs.
The village council Of Columbia at
its last regular meeting accepted the re-
port of the commissioners of annexa-
ton, and thereby the annexation OF
that suburb to the city is an accom-
plished fact.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-01-03
REV. MR. WATSON.

Rev. Samuel Watson's withdrawal
from the Methodist Church on account
of his Spiritualistic views has occasioned
some remark in the community, but no
surprise in the minds Of those who were
acquainted With bis course for the last
few years. Mr.. Watson could not have
been ignorant of the fact that all avowed
Spiritualists deny the divinity Of the
Savior of mankind, and we presume
that he will preach Christ and him
cruciGed no more" 1t was, how
ever, matter of surprise to some
that he continued his church re-
lations so long voluntarily, and that the
Methodist Conference did not take some
action beyond the reception of his polite
and brotherly letter, which superseded a
trial at Somerville. With the contro-
versy and the points of difference we
have nothing to do, nor do we suppose
the public at large will question Mr..
Watson's sincerity when he says he
thinks he has been mistaken for the last
forty years on the great subject to which
he has given his whole ability and the
best years Of his life. But skeptical
people will naturally suppose that he is
fallible still, and might be capable in his
declining years Of making another mis-
take, as wide OF the mark as the FIRST.
The man who, late in life. changes the
convictions of his early manhood seldom
carries over many of his fellow-workers.
The process may seem sensible enough
to him, but others will halt on the brink
and hesitate to commit themselves
against the whole tenor and record Of
their lives.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-01-03
TIE NEW LEGISLATURE.

The Legislature meets at Nashville
next Monday, the 9th inst, and the
occasion is looked forward 10 with great
interest. The members, a large major
ity of them are farmers, fresh from the
people, and without previous experience
in the halls of legislation. Judging
from our own members in this end Of
the State, and the brief Biographies pub
lished of the rest in the newspapers,
they will be a good representative body
oe men. earnest workers. and iucorrup-
6ble. They will Of course occupy the
first week in organization, in the cleo
lion of State officers, in getting com
mi,tees to work, and in coming fairly at
the main business on hand, which will
doubtless be suggested by the GoverH-
ors message. A host Of candidates are
even now packing their earpet-bags Tor
a soiourn at Nashville, where rural mem
hers will be button-holed and initiated
;nto the new situation without mercy.
Seyenty-6ve days being the limit Of the
session, and many important questions
requiring very deliberate attention, 1t is
boped that no useless discussions OF
dead issues or impracticable vagaries
will occupy the time or disturb the coun'
sells Of our legislators. The financial
condition of the State and the public
school question are important issues
that cannot be evaded. Many other
matters pertaining to the future welfare
and position Of the State in the scale of
progress will soon come up for attention
and in due time viii be noticed in these
columns. Ii will be our purpose to keep
the readers of this paper fully advised
of what goes on during the sitting of
the Legislature at Nashville, and to com
ment at all times in a spirit Of fairness
as the interests of the people may seem
TO REQUIRE