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The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1873-02-06
PROVOKING A PREACHER TO AN.
GER.

A man was once employed to provoke
a certain preacher to anger, and he IN.
dertook the task in the following man,
ner:
Sir" said he, "you are fool 70
Il know that" said the preacher, 'and
knew it some time before you mentioned
to me-"
"You are ignorant"
II knew that. and have been trying to
be clear from it by learning to know my
self"
"You are fit not to preach"
"I know that, and daily wonder that
God should bless an instrument so unit
for such an important work.
"You ought to be carried out Of town,
to have justice done you"
81 know that, and, according to jus
tice, out of the world too, for | long ago
forfeited my life."
"You are not worthy the notice of any
respectable character on earth"
Il knew that, and yet these are the on
ly characters who take any respectable
notice Of me"
"You are not worth talking to, or
with.
III know that, and it is singular that
YOU should acknowledge it, aud then
spend your time in acting contrary to
what you say is true.
II never saw such person as you are" F"
ST know that, but | cannot say so OF
You, for your fathers children are mum
erous. and there is a family likeness
through the whole"
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1873-02-06
THE ORIGIN OF NAMES OF STATES.

There is much that is interesting in the
study of the origin OF the names of the diff
ferent states of the Union, as they are
derived from a variety of sources To
begin in the geographical order, we first
have Maine, which takes its name from
the province Of Maine in France, and was
so called in compliment to the queen Of
Charles |, Henrietta, its owner.
New Hampshire, first called Laconia,
from Hampshire, in England.
Vermont, from the Green Mountains.
(French verd mont
Massachusetts,, from the Indian Ian
guage. signifying the country about the
great hill "
Rhode Island takes its name from fan
cied resemblance of the island to that OF
Rhodes in the ancient Levant
Cunnecticut's name was Mohegan
spelled originally Quon ehta cut, signify
ing long river.
New York was so named as compli
ment to the Quake of York. whose bro
ther, Charles III, granted him that ter
rlt"ry.
New Jersey was named by one of irs
original proIr etprs, 81 Georre Carie'e'
alter the Island OF Jersey. in the English
Chanuel, OF which he was Governor.
Peunsy ylvauia, as is generally known
takes its nume from William Penn, the
word 'sylvania" meaning woods.
Delaware derives its name from Theo
dore West, Lord Della Ware, Governor Of
Virginia
Maryland received its name from the
Queen OF Charles |, Henrietta Maria
Virginia got its name from Queer
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No. 80.

Elizabeth, the unmarried or Virgin
Queen
The Caroliuas were named in honor of
Charles l., aud Georgia in honor of
George II.
Florida got its name from Pasquas de-
Flores. or Feast of Flowers
Alabama comes from Greek word,
signiiying The Land OF Rest
Mississippi derives its name from that
of the great river which is in Natchez
tongue, The Father OF Waters"
Louisiana was so Damed in honor of
Louis XIV.
Arkansas is derived from the Indian
word kansas-smoky river, with French
prefix of ark. bow.
Tennessee is an Indian name, meaning
the river with the big bend
Kentucky is also derived from an
Indian name. kaia- tuukee, signifyiug at
the head of the river.
Ohio is the Shawnee name for the
beautiful river.
Michigau's name was derived from the
lake, the Ini;an name for fish weir or
trap, which the shape of the lake sug-
gested.
Indians name came from that of the
Indians
Wiscopsn's is said to be the Ipdap
one for wild, rushing channel.
Missouri is also as Indian one for
muddy. having reference to the muddiness
of the Missouri river
Kansas is an Iudian word for smoky
water.
The derivation Of the names of Ne
braska and Nevada is not known
Iowa signifies in the fn,iiau language,
the drowsy ones, and Minnesota, cloudy
water.
The origin Of the name Of California is
uDcertais
Oregon, according to some. comes from
Oregana, the Indian name for wild
marjoram, which grows in abundance on
the Pacific coast and, according to others,
FROM Oregon the river of the west, in
alluSiou to the Columbia river
West Virginia gets its name from hav-
ing been formed from the western part of
ola Virginia
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1873-02-06
Pennsylvania Oil Springs:

A full century ago. the existence of oil
springs in Western Pennsylvania was a
published fact In the Massachusetts
magazine, published in 1889, we find
the following in relation to them
"In the Northern part OF Pennsylvania
there is creek called Oil creek, which
implies into the Allegheny river. 1t
ISSUES from spring on the top of which
floats an OIL similar to that called
Barbadoos tar, and from which one man
May gather several gallons day. The
troops sent to guard the Western posts
halted at this spring, collected some of
the oil and bathed their joints with it.
This gave them great relief from the
rheumatism with which they were affiict
ed. The water, of which the troops
drank freely, operated as gentle purge "
There is still earlier evidence OF the
existence of the oil springs than this. 1t
is found in an old book published in l712,
entitled Travellers 10 North America, -
by Peter Kalim. On map in this
ancient volume tie exact location of the
oil spring is given
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1873-02-06
HOTEL.

This old established Hotel, having recently
shanged hands, and been thoroughly overhauiea
and repaired. will reopen, for the reception of
of guests on Tuesday, May 9th.
The public will always find this house de, !e,
sirable place of resort 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 hnd none
but the best wines and liquors at the bar
Good stabling beioning to the Hotel, VIII pe
found at all times under the care ofcareiul and
obiging attendants.
may %, 1872. ANTHONY ID. ROEMEh,
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earned. So the man rubbed his hands
cheerfully, and said;
"Another year has passed and still the
wish is ours, and yet we have all we want.
What good luck We have"
The wife however began to be very
impatient, and tried seriously to induce
her husband to wish for something.
You are not like your old SELF" she
said GROSSLY formerly, you were always
grumbling and complaining and wishing
for all sorts of things; and now, when
you might have a whatever you want, you
toll and work like slave, are pleased
with everything, and let your best years
slip by. You might be king, emperor,
duke, grea: rich farmer, with loads of
money, but no-you can't make up your
mind what to choose"
"Pray do cease continually worrying
and teasing me" cried the farmer 1--WE
are both of US young and life is long
The ring contains but one wish, and that
must not be squandered Who knows
what may happen to Us, when we might
really need the ring. Do we want for
anything now? Since the ring has been
ours, have we not risen in the world that
all men marvel at US !? So do be sensible
and amuse yourself, if you like, by think,
ing what we shall wish for"
And so the matter was allowed to rest
for the present. 1t really seemed as if the
ring brought blessings on the house, for
barns and granares grew fuller and full
ler, from year to year and, in the course
of time, the poor farmer became rich
and prosperous one. He worked all day
with his men as if the whole world de
pended upon it but in the evening, when
the vesper bell sounded, he was always
to be seen sitting, contented and well to
do, at his threshold, to be wished Good
evening" by the passer by. Now and
then, when they were quite alone and no
one near to hear, the woman still remind
sorts of propositions to him. He always
answered there was time enough to think
about it, and that the best ideas always
occurred to one last. So she gradually
fell into the way of mentioning it less OF
ten, and at last it rarely happened that
the ring was ever alluded to at all. The
farmer, it is true, turned the ring on his
finger twenty times day and examined
it closely, but he took good care never to
express the slightest wish at the time.
An so thirty and forty years went by,
and the farmer and his vile grew old and
their hair snow white, and still the wish
remained unbrosen. At last it pleased
God to show them great mercy, and He
took them to Himself both 10 one night
Children aud grandchildren stood weep
ing around the coffins, and, as one OF
them tried to withdraw the ring from the
dead mans fuger, his oldest son said
Let our father take this riog to the
grave There was some mystery about it
Probably it was some love token, for our
mother often looked at the ring, too
perhaps she gave it him when they both
were young"
So the old farmer was buried with the
ring which should have been a wishing
ring, but was not oue, and yet had brought
as much good luck to the house as man
could desire. For it is strange, as re-
CARDS the true and the false, but bad
thing can be turned to better account in
good hands, than a good thing in bad
Good Things.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1873-02-06
DIR. N. L. PECK,
SURGEON Dent tiSt,

Announces that having just returned from
Dental Colegs, he is fully prepared TO make
artificial teeth in the most beautiful and lie-
like manner, and 10 fill decayed teeth ac-
cording TO the most improved method.
Teeth extracted without pain, when de-
sired, bv the use of Nitrous Oxide Gas,
which is entirely harmless. Repairing OF
all kinds neatly done. All work warranted.
Charges reasonable.
Office in J. G. KeIler's new Brick build
ing. Main Street, Stroudsburg, Pa.
aug 3l-tf
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1873-02-06

A fearful epidemic of small pox pre-
walls ia many parts of South America,
and many fourishing towns in Chill have
been completely devastated by the loath
some scourge. In the town OF Lata, In
in that Republic. the people have given
way to utter despair ia consequence OF
their inability to resist the sway OF the
grim destroyer. and the remnant OF the
stricken population are fleeing from the
doomed town.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1873-02-06
DR. GEO. w. JACKSON
nR. H. D. PATTERSON,
OPERATING AND MECHANICAL DENTIST,

Having located in East Stroudsburg Pa, an
pounces that he is now prepared to insert arti
fetal teeth in the most beautiful and life-like
manner. Also, great attention given to filling
and preserving the natural teeth Teeth ex-
tracted 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,
Pal July II, 1S72-1y.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1873-02-06
A Deserted American City.

The following account is given in the
Denver (Col } News of the reported dis
covery of ruined and deserted city in
Arizona. Colonel w L Roberts, the dis
coverer, started from Denver several
months ago, with an exploring party in
search of the diamond fields After leav-
ing Pueblo, beyond The San Juan river,
they travelled in southwe>terIy direc-
ton, through desoIate region, amid
the elevated plateaus and deep gorges of
which, Roberts asserts. he made the dis
covery The city covered an area of
about three square miles. aud was enclos-
ed by a wall of sandstone, neatly quarried
and dressed, ten or twelve feet thick, aud
which, judng by the debris, was fifteen
or twenty feet high before its fall In
most places it had crumbled away and
fallen, and was covered with sand, but in
many places it was still standing six or
eight feet above the sand banks which
had drilted around it The entire area
inside of this had at one time been cover
ed with houses built oil solid sandstone,
which showed excellent masonry in their
construction. This ancient city Is situated
10 Arizona. about ninety miles from the
boundary line between Utah aud Arizona,
and the same distance from the western
Colorado line. 1t has the appearance of
being an old Aztec city that has been
deserted Tor hundreds Of years and fallen to
ruins. Nothing but the walls are stand
ing, aud none of them are now left more
than eight or ten feet above the sand,
which is eight or ten feet deep The
walls still bear the traces of many hero.
slyphics, cut deep into them showing
various Indian customs aud superstitous
There are also the ruins OF stately mouu-
ments, built OF square block sandstone,
well quarried, aud showing good mason
ry, which are worked with notches and
crosses cut into them at regular intervals.
The city is covered with sand. which, it
is thought, has blown there from the de-
sert The sand has become solid and
packed by the rains Under the sand is
layer OF blue clay, six OF eight feet deep
No bones, implements or relics of any
kind were found, with the exception of
some pieces Of pottery of dark color =
These were embellished with paintings of
flowers and ornamental figures 10 blue
colors The coluring matter is Of blue
mineral substance OF some kind 1t is
perfectly indelihle, and pieces of the pot
terry which have been exposed 20 storms
which have worn away the solid masonry
OF the walls of the city, show their
colors fresh and bright, to all ap-
pearances, as when new. The pottery
itself has been found to be perfectly re-
proof upon trial in crucibles and furances
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1873-02-06

Found out why people go to McCarty' 5 to
get their furniture, because he buys 1t at the
Ware Rooms of Lee & Co. and sells it at
an advance Of only t,oenty-t,oo and teo-
ntufh per cent, Or in other words, Rocking
Chairs that be buys of Lee Co Through
the runners he don have) for $4 so he sells
for $3.50. I,lys linn to buy some good Fur
ait,ye LEE & co.
Stroudsburg, Aug, is, lS7o-f.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1873-02-06

The President has adopted an impor-
taut measure of civil service reform Last
Friday an order was issued, declaring that
after March ith, the acceptance or continu
ed holding any State or manicipal office,
except Justice OF the Peace Notary Public
and Commissioners to take the ackn
edgment of deeds &e., by any person APP
pointed to Federal Office. will be deemed
a resignation OF the latter office. Postmas
ters whose pay does not exceed 5000
year are excepted from this regulation
and Sherifs and their deputies may be
appoined Deputy U. s. Marshals.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1873-02-06
DR. G. o. HOFFMAN. Nj. ID.

~ 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 will be a
sufficient guarantee for the public confidence.
February %, lS70.-tf.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1873-02-06
TAMES II. WALTON.
u Attorney at Law,

Office in the building formerly occupied
BY L. NJ Burson, and opposite the Strouds-
burg Bank, Main street, Stroudsburg, Pa.
jan I3-tf
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1873-02-06
(1AN YOU TELL WHY IT rs

y that when any one comes to Strouds-
burg TO buy Furniture, they always inquire
for MeCartys Furniture Storei tSept. 26
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1873-02-06
KIPLE HOUSE,
HONESDALE, PA.

Most central location of any Hotel in town.
r. W. KIPLE & son,
io9 Main street. Proprietors.
January 9, lS73.-ly.
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Texas has sent an agent to Europe for
emigrants.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1873-02-06
VOL. 80.
JOE PRINTING,
0E ALI. KINDS
D R. j. L A N Tz,
Surgeon and Mechanical Dentist,

Still has has Office Main Street, in The secon,
s(cry ol DR.. $ don's brick building, nearly oppo>
>ite the StroudSburg House, and he fat,ers himself
that eighteen years censtast practice aud the most
earnest and careful aseRcn TO all matters pertainin ny
10 his profession, that he is fully able To perform ali
pner in the deu,a line the CAREFUL taste
1ul and skiff manner
Special a;teRtioH ssvcu Ia saving the Natural Teeth
also to she insertion OF Artificial Teeth on Rubber
Gold, Silver or Continuous Gums, and perfect fits
all case ia sared
persons know the great folly and danger OF en-.
JyGslng thelr work TO the inexperienced those
living at distance. April 10, ls7l.-ly
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1873-07-18
The People ys. Monopoly.

We tee' that this struggle is being unnesss-
sari'y pr"tracted. Let the contest be sharp
and The dispute ended. The enemy was array
ell against us aud the cause demands an ensr-
gs'e ani determined effort on the part Of the
people. Hitherto We have MT been fully arous
ell. We have been lying on our arms awaiting
the signal Tor battle.
Let the signal be given for action. We want
no uncertain sound, then the people will arss
as soIsm mIn. Enter intn the conflict. demand
an une '1dition Il surrender ur wage the war to
the bitter dni. W. mas. overthrow their gam
bin. nells, dem 'llsh their schemos Of robbery
ami wip, oai this great canker "a ilroad nauop.
oily. Wa have protested and petit med, frown-
ed down acts Of NIB whence, waited, hopsd
aud prayed 'ora redress Of grievances and civ
on tim' for thought AMI rsa .ctiou. Our hopes
have 6'en Castles in the air. Oar prayers and
curses have aVailed not Wa are still at the
mercy of railroad r"bbsrs.
Now this contest must bs ended our base of
operation must be changed. We must yht th.
enemy and I 'r " ,hnut gloves on. We mus,
never dream o. Q ,bmittin; to the foe, aud, by
the help OF an s'erruling Prnviisnee, we pevsr
wiz submit. We don't mean to see ourselves
and POs'erily robbsd longer by the tyrant. tn.
people are ready to bring Kim to terms and are
bound to do it. We can't be insulted by the
" laws delay" lnngsr. "Up and at them" is
our motto; The end mus, aud will justify the
means. The enemy must be subdusd II by
snoanlng we inau2urais war so hot az twin
make them feei that the vnice Of the penpls IL
the voice of God, and must be obe yed. We feel
that iorbearance longer praclicsd has cessed 10
be virtue. We dnn't intend to forbear LANCER.
we are driven tn desperation and will fud our
way out Western Rural.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1873-07-18
Enforcing Ine L4MS.

For soma reason or other, perhaps be-
cause there is lull in politics, the sunday
liquor question is being agtatcd in several
cities. Chicago has just finished the battle
Cincinnati is beginning it, Cleveland as
tn e report we publish this morning shews,
has settled the law, and begins the work oi
enforcement. New York enters upon the
business next Sunday. The Albany Express
OF Tuesday, significantly says: "For our
own part, We stand with thoie who demand
that the laws be enforced. What sense is
there in having laws upon our statute book
II they are allowed to go wholly unexecu-
ted? What are our churches and temper
ancs societies in Albany about that they
do not move in this matterp The Dayton
Journal, of yesterday, contains loag re-
port OF an interview with a prominent
brewer, who says he is ia favor Of the law.
---Cia. Gaseite. July 10.
This Increment ia not confined to the
larger cities alone. A short time since
Wapakoneta, where the saloon influence
had everything its own way, became
ashamed OF tho unenviable reputation they
were making for their town abroad, and
concluded to pay homage TO law by clos
ing their saloons on tie Sabbath. The
Mayor of Lima has Issued his proslsma-
tion closing the saleons on the Sabbath.
Lancaster is enforcing the law. Salem has
an ordinance in force which forbids the
sale of intoxicating liquor on every day of
the week. An effort is being made to get
The Council to repeal the ordinance, which
called forth rousius public meeting OF
the better class Of citizens in defence Of the
measure. Drunkenness and disorderly
conduct is to receive the attention of the
people OF Bryan, public meeting having
been called for that purpose.
Let our churches and portion of our
temperance people nsk themselves the
question propounded by the Albany E.
press.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1873-07-18
A correspondent in the .y,,,einl.r :


correspondent ia the SpeeiaiSr, a London
weekly, which Is murs sensibls, II nat quite 40
~enchan., than the Ishmaslils Sdsrd ~ R.ris,s
has drawn attenlion 10 bit Of modern prepL.
coy, which may be considered inductive or us.
e'denlai Just as the character Of lie Au,hor 10
estimated. la Or abat 1888. Nc. 0nldwin
smith, soon after appointed Regius Profsssnr
OF hodern History IN The UaiVsrsiiy Of O1ford.
wrote volume about "lrsIand and the Irish,"
which stated that the Irish blood has given a
hero and II may give arulsr to France Ia the
Psr~on Of haeMah"n." Al that time tie Kmpire
was At It's strongest. aflsr The dsfeat of Rassia
In the Crimsa and on the eve OF the Italian cam.
PSiSn' which deprived Austria oftbe fair prov
nes Of Lombardy, and gave Victor Emanuel
the crown Of Italy. All things considered, this
isa remarkable prediction mArrellopsiy fuInll-
ID IN fact Fr"rys Prvo.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1873-07-18
The New Departure in Allen County.

The resolutions sent forth by the Allen
County Democracy are being handled pret-
ty roughly by the Democratic press gener-
ally, and the Allen County Dem ,crat is
troubled to hni space for all that is said
against the movement. 1t was believed at
first thst the movement had the sanction
oil many prominent Democrats, aud for a
short tim, there was a calm that forsbodsd
= storm. The rural prss', having swallow
ed so many nostrumI of the departure"
nature, commsncol inquiring by what au-
thority the Democracy of Allen county call
upon the bllanco Of ths State 10 assemble
in convention. No one wishing to take
the responsibility Of answering this ques-
tion, the movement is conlemnol without
Stint, and the responsibility is all heaped
upon T. Z. CUSSISuHAM, who'it is claim
cd is tinc,ursd strongly with Liberal Re.
publicanism. The Lima Gazette thus illus
trates the situation ut home;
"a smile that Ia childliks and bland"
plays over the features of the prominent
members OF the late Democratic party of
lima, as they read the comments of the
"rural roosters" Of the Democratic press OF
Ohio upon the Allen county new Demo
cratic departure. The "ieeling" expires.
sions Of regard for Mr.. Cunningham there
in set forth seems to stir their Utmost souls
and bestow upon them feeling Of satis-
faction and contentment that cen only be
hkened or eomp9red to that felt by the
true Christian, as he wraps his mantle
about him aud prepares TO meet his God.
Their present position on the brink OF eter.
nifty, Is charming death bed scene, and
shows the tranquility Of mind that a true
Democrat possesses, as he prepares to launch
his bark upon the unknown waters OF the
hereafter, after the old landmarks are de.
stroysd and his hold upon the traditions OF
his party have been removed. Truly the
virtuous Democrat ot Lima is now about
10 receive his reward
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1873-07-18

The FIRST train OF railway passengers in
the United States was pU in motion on the
7th Of April, 1891. Now we are saidto have
sSout seventy thousand miles Of railroad,
showing an average building OF 1850 miles
year. Notwithstanding the Supreme
Court OF this State placed .mall barrier
fn the way OF a peculiar kind of enterprise
in this line, America has good record for
"ne generation and fraction of another.
The balance OF the world all together has
no more railroads than we have.