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The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1874-04-01

The loungers about the State House have
settled down to the opinion that Judge
Atocha is ahead in the race for judicial hon
Ors. Gen. Hunt, who was such an example,
ry occnpan. Of the bench of the First District
Court in years gone by, is being pushed hard
for the office by his many warm friends.
The neglect in making the appointment has
kept all the large cases from being tried in
the First District Court, before Judge Abel
The impending danger from a general
famine in India is too horrible to contem-
plate. The section in which the crop is
short and difficulty of transportation great,
has a population of twenty-five millions
and there seems to be no earthly power to
save the people from famine A vast cOun-
try and dense population, with no means
of communication with other districts, a
failure of the rice crop in several portions of
India invariably results in famine and con-
sequent pestilence. There was a great
famine in the northwestern provinces in
1861, the victims being numbered Dy hun
dreds of thousands. In Bengal, in 1870, one
third of the population died. Civilization
proffers the only safeguard against such
ca]amities by building Of railroads by which
commerce has free entrance to all parts Of
the country. Then, if tho crops fail, many
district supplies may be brought from an
other district where the crops are good.
The British Government is extending .
system of railroads through India, but 10
blamed now for having pushed tho work
so slowly, notwithstanding tho warning Of
former crop failures and famines.
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1874-04-01

Again the Knife
About 10 o'clock last night, difficulty
occurred between two men, Bill Barry and
Alfred Roland, on Franklin street, between
Bienville and Cnstomhouse streets, which
resulted in the former being slightly cut in
the back with knife. Roland, after com
hitting the deed, instantly fled, and sue
ceeded in making his escape. Barry was
sent to the Charity Hospital, where his
wound was pronounced dangerous.
On the War Path.
Charles and Moses Hampshire, though
names alike no kith or kin, became engaged
in severe battering of each others heads
but finding that they were wasting sweet,
ness on the desert chair" drew forth the
sabres of their paternal ancestors and would
have made mince meat of each other had it
not been for the timely interference of =
noble "pealer." who, seeing that danger was
9brewing," kindly took charge OF the gentle
mon to save them from their "bier."
Dsstfassivs HiFs.
About fifty minutes past two o'clock this
morning, . Gre broke out In the one-story
ft.ns buildins. Nos. ~ and $ Perdido
street, between Rampant and Basin, occu-
pied By John and Martin Blum - Q turning
and carpenter shop, the owner Of tho build
Ing 10 not known - the occupants vere not
sa H. pssnisss, ~ valus e ths building,
mstssiA and stock, was valasd = ea0oo,
with smount Of insurance mot aaosEtained
The IRE then communicated to the 4d-
joining buildinss, Nos. 50 and 100 Psrdide
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1874-01-01

panied By many superstitious observances, |
so that many of the laws Of Charlemange
arc found to be directed against them. Tol
this very day number of ceremonies, orig
inally superstitious, but now serving to ex-
cite mirth only, are practiced in Germany Oh
the night of the 3lst OF December, and onl
the lst of January Among the most COM
mon at present, is the melting of tin or lead
and throwing it at midnight into basin OF
water to form figures for the purposes ol
divnation
The new year of the Christians, beng the
eighth day after Christmas, is the festival OF
Christ's circumcision. The day is holiday,
celebrated with religious service all over
Europe. In England and in the United
States it is not 80 cared for. ln some of the
American colonies Puritanism prevented the
observance of the day by severe laws.
At an early day most Christians celebrated
new year on the 25th of March, being the
anniversary of the conception Of the Virgin
Mary. In Germany this was the case until
the 9th century. At later time it was
changed to December 25th, and SO continued
in Germany until the 18th century, and in
England even until 1852.
OF modern nations the French celebrate
the new year with most spirit. Smith, in
his 'games and festivals says that it has
been estimated that the amount expended
upon bon bons and swectmeats alone, for
presents on New Year in Paris exceed
5000, 900, while the sale Of jcwelry and fancy
articles during the first week of the year Is
computed at one-fourth the sales of the
whole twelve months In Germany, Eng
land and the United States new years pres
ents are not so frequent.
In New York custom prevails, (probaby
a remainder Of Dutch manners,) Of paying
visits of congratulation on New Years day.
Good stores of cookies Dutch, koch, cake,
wine, liquors and refreshments generally are
provided for the entertainment of the visit
ors. As it is considered the duty of the
gentlemen to visit all the ladies of their ac-
quaintance on this occasion, it may be easily
imagined that the day is one of considerable
stir in fashionable society, and thata general
'drunk" is the consequence. Lattcrly an
effort is being made to omit from the bill
of fare everything that can make drunk
come, and in this, we arc pleased to observe,
that the worthy Chief Magistrate of the
nation, and several of the heads of depart
ments at Washington set most commend
able example.
But the subject grows too large. Reader,
Happy New Year.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1874-01-01

Extra ct from a letter from Mrs J ,
Azdrch, Wauseon Co., o. "R. P Han
Co, Gentlemen,-Please send me one A..
bottles of your Sieilian Hair Renewer ,. q
bald and gray do not want to be out ~
mother is living recommendation Of II. >
suits from the use of the Remover p,
almost seventy years old, and having vo.1
wig over thirty years, 1t seems a miraclo .
those who have known her so long so -,
and what little hair she had being hort,
white now her wig thrown aside. her l.
grown out, and smooth glossy brown .,
g;rlhood. Hoping you may long contiDn.
pour blessings on the heads of the aflictol
remain, yours truly.
Such evidence, with the indorsemcD,
the great chemists of New England D.
A. Hays and S. Dana Hayes, should s,f,
any one, which of the preparations pn3,.
the best results.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1874-01-01
what We heard and Saw within
the Week.

fine Christmas Tree at Miss Susan Winter
mutes millinery store.-A handsome barber
s;on above the door of Geo. Dixon's shop-M.
D. Coolbaugh artisted the work.-1he Drum
Corps on the streets-Clubs are trumps, IL
one can Judge from the sign of the Jack ana
three assistants placed above the door OF the
Phoenix Engine House. bad testament 10
road bovs.-Judge Dreher treating the ''lmps
of Santa Clauss to presents the night before
Christmas welcome visit of the
nbeautiful' and many sleighsts taking ad-
vantage of it.-Our friend Eugene g. Walton
in town, happy as lark in SPRING. b.
Dreber irving to measure his length on the
sidewalk in front of Williams jewelry store
The spectators laughed but +. B. only walked
off saving nothing to nobody.-Severai smoked
Yankees enjoying the hospitalities OF ID Itel
de Troch.-Our Main street turned Into
''rat t."-Reary explaining himself on the
witness stand-he said he could tell 1T by the
"smell"-A couple of young ladies perambu-
lating our streets in boys clothlng.-An
''oyster devourer" eating $50 bivalves at a
sitting. When asked if he wouldn't have 5O
more. he replied that he did "not wish to
make hog of himself"-Another patient OF
Reary's gone to his long home-he died from
the blow of a hammer.-A gorgeous sunset on
Saturday EVENING" fiourishing night school
at Packingham's-Sa solved the watch
problem, and wears the champion belt for one
week.-Pat NJ. manipulating the "big lngn'
at Brown & Keller's-Emily Jane receiving
package of spare-ribs, by express, one night
last week.-The prettiest girl of SnydersTille
in town short time since, and Nit consider
ably agitated. No cutting around the bush
Mit-Two fair ores from the verdant hills o.
Hamilton beguiling Gus. ont of his dinner or
Mondav-Bald and Pat. with their ddrplns
needles enroute to carpet-rag party. Go Il
boys while YOU are single, for when you're
married YOU can't. An intoxicated umbrell;
bringing up at Esquire Wagner's and desiring
to be sent home.-The S. /. S. doing a whole
sale business on Saturday night. Better apply
for license and do a square business boys
i Another soul made happy the shoemake
said when he received cabbage head for
Christmas roast, of which l.. X. was th
donor3S;amuel and Josiah on tease, ano
Samuel hiding himself in a sewing machin
box.-Josiah half-soleing and heeling ''Smick's S
shoes.-George pitching throuph the windoY
to rescue the little ones from the fright oc
casioned by a snow ball.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1874-01-01

The MISSING Mantle rumors which
have appeared in number of our exchanges
relative to the finding of the body of James
Ryan, and the arrest of an Englishman
charged with his murder are without founda-
tion. No information as to his whereabouts
or whether he is dead has been obtained.
The nearest approach to information as to
his probable fate was made in the discovery
of the basket he had with him under the
apron of the Experiment Mills dam, and the
finding of some of the known contents of the
basket in the tail race of the same mill a
few days ago.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1874-01-01

Bsg The Constitutional Convention re-
assembled at Harrisburg on the 29th ult.,
for the purpose of canvassing the vote cast
for and against the New Constitution at
the recent election At IAN informal
meeting of the members it was resolved to
form Union of the members for annual
meeting and interchange of sentiment, and to
propose such amendments TO the New Con-
stitution as may from time to time suggest
themselves.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1874-01-01

LECTURES. A course Of three Lectures.
the proceeds to be devoted to the benefit Of
the Lutheran Church, and to be delivered in
the main room of the Church building, is
proposed. The first Lecture will be by the
Rev. }. Fry, ID, of Reading, Pa, on
Monday evening, January 18th Subject
The Bonds of Matrimony Tickets for
the course 50 cents. Single Tickets p cts.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1874-01-01

The new Salary Bill as passed by the
House fixes the members salaries al
$4,000, and leaves the salaries of the other
officials untouched. The bill passed by
one majority All who voted Yea, !
voted in effect to keep all the increased
pay he has drawn since the 4th of March
aud to Increase the old salary bv $500 o
year, after adding to it full allowance fo,
the abolished mileage and stationery, aud
putting on top of all that a compensation
ior dual travelling expenses And then
they talk of increased taxation to meet
the extra expense.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1874-01-01

WooDs HOUSEHOLD MAGAZINE for
January, contains lavish supply of first
rate articles. 1t is now in its fourteenth
volume and every year has increased its popu-
larity and added new friends to its large list
of admirers. Though retaining its old name,
it has not the slightest connection with its
former proprietor, but has for many months
been the exclusive property of Mr. S. f.
Shutes, its present publisher-H. Y. Os
borne (Tenoroon) still continues as its editor
and is the only person employed in that ca
pacity-giying to the magazine not care
less supervision, but direct personal atten
ton in every department. The magazine
is improving constantly, and is splendid,
adapted to the members of the household
The present number contains three engrav
ings and other good things in proportion.
Price of magazine one dollar per YEAR
with chroma Yo- semitic, one dollar and q
half Adress Woods Household Magazine
Newburgh, n. Y.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1874-01-01

THE REv. ]. r. FocHT, of the Hamilton
Lutheran Charge, this week, sends us the
570th wedding, at which he has ofiiciated
since his entering the Ministery Five hun
dred and seventy couple-eleven hundred
and forty persons given chance to live and
be happy by one man. OF course we count
nothing on misery in such transactions, at
least not as following from the parsons hand
in the matter
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1874-01-01

FROM all parts of the State come cheering
reports in regard to the revival of business.
Mills which suspended operation during the
earlier days the financial trouble are resum-
ing, work, giving employment to large num-
bers of men, and putting much money into
circulation. The prospects are that by the
first OF the new year, nearly if not quite, all
the great industrial establishments of the
Commonwealth will be at work, with orders
enough on hand to insure continuance.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1874-01-01

CHRIsTMAs-In Stroudsburg Christmas, by
a large portion of our citizens, was but little
oberved as a religious festival. The courts,
possibly less respect for the religious sentiments
of mum bers who aid in making up our popula-
tion, and who consider the day memorable one
Impressed with "the majesty of law,
thought it "a good day to hold court on" and
held 1t accordingly, away into the night.
Our shopmen, too, prompted doubtless by
the example of the courts, thought to turn al
honest penny, and kept open to meet the
demands of the big children and the little
children who dropped in upon them. It vas
with then, day of business.
The Lutheran and Presbyterian churches
were opened, and at the former which was
TASTEFUL, decorated with eyergreeI's impressive
religious services were held morning and even
ing, and sabbath scLool exercises in the after
noon. At the latter servILc the children were
made happy in viewing the Christmas trees
and in the reception of memcnto's from Santa
Claus. The Rev. Kohler made all the exercises
of the day more than usually attractive.
At the Presbyterian Church the exercises
were wholly characteristic of the true Sabbath
School festival, the Rev. Dinsmore's exertions
being most successful in making them highly
interesting, amusing and instrGcting both to
the old and young who were present. We
were not present, but we were near by to see
the happy contented faces, as they filed cut of
the building at the close, each bearing gift
presented in commemoration of the day.
At many of our private residences the young
hearts awoke to gladness over the well filled
stocking or platter and rejoced over the time
honored Christmas tree; and we could see that
on the streets the "Merry Christmas" was very
generally rewarded.
Though Courts and business men were held
down by the press of business, Christmas
furnished its pleasures for many in Strouds-
burg, who did not hesitate to enjoy them
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1874-01-01

CONGRESS meets again on Monday next
The recommendations of Secretary Richard
son will then come up for action. We pre-
sumo however, that Congressman will be so
impressed by their consultations with their
constituents that retrenchment in proposed
expenditures rather than restored taxes will
be made the order of the day. 1t is time
for all hands to rate expenditure by thous-
ands instead Of millions as heretofore.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1874-01-01

RUNAwAY.-On the afternoon of the 18th
ult., horse, belonging to Mr. John Warner,
of Tobyhanna, standing in front of Palmer
butcher shop took it into his head to have a
little run to himself He set out at >: 40 pace
and had reached Main street, opposite our
Office, when he was suddenly brought to the
end of his fun by Mr. T. C. White. Kic-
kic-kic- Carey did big thing at the risk of his
bones, and deserves credit for it, beside the
reward he got from the owner.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1874-01-01

PROF. COFFIN, of Lafayette College,
preached sermon to the young men OF
Stroudsburg, in the Presbyterian church,
Mauch Chunk, last Sunday. Argus
This must have proved comforting to
the young men of Stroudsburg What
geography does the Argus use?
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1874-01-01
A Wonderful Clock.

The Kingston, n. Y Freeman tell,
a wonderfully constructed clock ,l,'
keeps perfect time, aud has no pcrcep,isI,
works. 1t is simply "A large square ri...
of plate glass, with PEG in the cent,
on which the hands are ilaced. Ever,
thing i'll aud about the glass is open !,
the sight, and though noihing seen F.
connected with the hands, they not o,.
tell the hour, but are loose on the p,E
and if twirled around any number -.
times, will settle back to the right pl,,,
even making an allowance for the f.,
seconds in which they have been movo,
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1874-01-01

DONATION. donation party for the
benefit of the Rev. III. Daniels, will be held
at the German Reformed Parsonage, at
Fennersvlle, Pa, on Thursday, the sth of
January, inst, afternoon and evening. The
public are cordially invited to attend.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1874-01-01
Total,

MOUNTAIN HOME, Pa, Dec. %, 1873.
The second lecture at this place under the
auspices of Mountain Home Lodge, No. 6S4,
[. O. O. f., will be delivered by the Rev.
Thomas w. Maclary, of Tobyhanna, in the
Oakland NJ. +. Church, on Thursday even
ing, Jan. 18th, 1874. Subject 1.-THE Utility
of Odd Fellowship" Seats free. Lecture
to commence at =. NJ.
Ely UTr, Committee
JON H. BOND, OF
j. p. ZABRIKsIE, Arrangements.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1874-01-01

PERSONAL F. Butts, Esq, late
Editor of the Newark echo dropped into
our Sanctum on Tuesday. Ben. was looking
well, and we were pleased to have him drop
in. The latch string is always out for such
as he.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1874-01-01

BLESS the little children! How many thou
sands of pairs of young eyes will, this morning
open very wide with astonishment and admira
ton at the treasures which New Year pro
yides.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1874-01-01

TIE beautiful which fell here on Fri
day last was gladly received but was little
behind the time 1t would have been the
proper thing to have had mother earth
covered with a clean white bla nket on Christ
mast day.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1874-01-01

John Bauer, aged seventeen years, was
killed in Easton on the 9th inst. by be
Ing thrown from a wagon.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1874-01-01

The State Grange OF Patrons of Uus.
bandary will meet in Harrisburg in an.
nual session on Wednesday, January Z
1874, at , p. M,
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1874-01-01

TIE cry of ''no paper next week, stared
at us last week from nearly all OF our
exchanges
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1874-01-01

THIS is the first day of 1874. A good
time to subscribe for the JEFFERSoNIAN.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1874-01-01

THE show booked for Friday night last, at
Williams Hall, failed to put in an appear
ance
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1874-01-01

No pardons after to-day-cause why
The New Constitution goes into effect.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1874-01-01

THE Stroudsburg Street Passenger Rail
way Company presented each of their. en-
ployees with Turkey, on Thanksgiving day.
We should have noticed this piece of gen
erosity sooner, but some men will so hide
their light under bushel that il is hard to
catch the ''glim.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1874-01-01

THE Spring Elections this year takes place
in February, all over the State.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1874-01-01

We feasted on a rousing good fat turkey
last week Conner did it. He has done it
before, and our hearty prayer is that he may
live to do it, in the same generous style for
many years. We enjoyed the feast, and
Conner, as he deserves, has our thanks for it.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1874-01-01

SOME one having, without consent, bor-
rowed Mr. George Huntsrnan's overcoat on
the 10Th of December, now that the cold
weather has come, if the borrower has got
through with it, George would like to have
it returned
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1874-01-01

A GENTLEMAN in Cleveland rejoices in the
name of Jtdfst.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1874-01-01

TIE donation season is drawing to close.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1874-01-01

TIE cold snap has given the ice gatherers
better heart.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1874-01-01

CHRISTMAS passed off pleasantly and
without any accidents or brawls.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1874-01-01

4 FAIR winter thus far for the poor.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1874-01-01

WE had black Christmas, which Is said
to auger a fat graveyard.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1874-01-01

AT Reading sociables, ladies receive
presents of smoked herring.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1874-01-01

ALL over the country-hard times.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1874-01-01
HAPPY New Year to all.

HAPPY New Year to all.
ST. VALENTINE day comes next.
ALL over the country-hard times.
4 FAIR winter thus far for the poor.
TIE donation season is drawing to close.
TIE cold snap has given the ice gatherers
better heart
A GENTLEMAN in Cleveland rejoices in the
name of JtdfJst.
WE had a black Christmas, which Is said
to auger fat graveyard.
AT Reading sociables, ladies receive
presents of smoked herring,
CHRISTMAS passed off pleasantly and
without any accidents or brawls.
THE Spring Elections this year takes place
in February, all over the State.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1874-01-01

ST. VALENTINES day comes next.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1874-12-26
Circulation in the District
WASHINGTON CITY:
SAT- RDA December &c. 1874

shooting burglars cen the spot is declared
~ ~ competent legal authority IS Charles
O-Coner to be just and beneficial. IL ssem.
that some person OF oyer-eK9 uisite seusibiIitIes
feeling exercised lest the law had besn frae-
turCd in the killiDg Of the burglars at B.y
Ridge, vIots 10 Mr.. O'COnor as TO what n.
thought shout It. The great New York LAWYER
responded that he saw no occasion for consid-
ering the technical questions stated. Men yho
devote thsir lives TO house breaking and theft a.
An occupation can hardly be sail to have aDy
rights which others are b0und to respect Their
hsbitusl pursuit justly condemns them to ont
isITy. At least such L. their condition vhfIs
PrOEiiDg In tie night time within or around the
dwellings Of their intended victims. When in
the attempt To execute 3 felDniOus enterprise
they happen 10 bs slain by the family whom
they are seeking 20 Planier, public justice will
institute 10 fas.idi0us scrutiny. No one will
were observed which some ancient Iaxyiver Or
modern enactment for s'rh4t case male AND
provided nay have dirCree-ly sug geste1, WI At
ever may he the strict law applicable 70 the
case; snd whatever exact duty might eni,in. no
magistrate vii commit the slayer 20 prison. n,
grand jury viii indict them, nor will any di.-
trict attorney prosecute or petit jury convict
IN summing uP, Mr. O'CoEOy concludes. in t9e
words above quoted, that the action OF the Van
Brunts in killing the burglars in question was
'.iuSt ard beneficial" AID that nice criticisms
Upon the manner Of their achievement IS out of
place.