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The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1875-02-04
Cane Seated Chairs.

Daisy Eyebright writes many sensible
things in the Country Gentleman. This is
one:
When these chairs begin to wear out the
canes split apart, and their appearance is
anything but ornamental. while the comfort
of the chair is also destroyed. Now if we
hive where they can be reseated at the cabi-
net makers and have the money to pay for
the work, we can soon have the chairs as
good as new But all do not live in such
localities, and all have not the money to re-
place these seats; yet little time and in
genulty will set the matter right and make
the chairs, in my opinion, better than new,
for don't take much fancy to cane seated
chairs in general
Take any pieces of bagging or burlaps-
no matter how coarse-and fit them to the
chairs, cutting them large enough to wrap
about the rounds that holds the splints or
canes. Now sew 1t on with durning nee
die and twine twice doubled, and turn up
hem, as you sew, on the burlaps When
half fitted, stuff it with excelsior" shay
ing Of poplar wood or if you haven't them,
cut off layers from old quits, and spread
them smoothly over the chairs, under the
burlap. The layers of cotton can be tackled
together before they are put in, and then
they can be laid more smoothly upon the
old canes Fine hay viii also answer for
stuGing when nothing better can be procur-
ed
Now sew down the other two sides, and
take pieces of carpeting, or Of enamced
cloth, or colored rep, or ali wool dress
goods, and tack them closely down with
large silver headed or brass headed nails,
which come for the purpose, and behold !!
your chairs are far handsomer and more
comfortable than before. The materials
have, possibly, cost you but little, for many
an attic would furnish them all, but the
nails, which must be procured at the up
holsterer's. Gimp to match the ground
color of the cushion, or even worsted braid,
is desirable to place along the edges of the
covering, and drive the nails directly
through it. This makes a handsomer
finish to the cushion.
Many a woman possesses as much ingen-
uity as carpenter or cabinet maker, and
little practice will teach her the upholstcr-
ers trade, SO that with nails, hammer and
the ncedful material, she will not only make
as good chair cushion as he, but will be
able to cover a lounge respectfully, and also
an armchair Rocking chairs have often
been made far more comfortable than when
first purchased by the exercise of this art
In many families there are disabled chairs
which have been thrown aside as useless,
and yet with but little expenditure they
could be made not only useful, but orna
mental, and their.presence would be a great
addition to the sitting room.
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STROUDsBURG, MONROE COUNTY, PA, FEBRUARY 4, 1875.

of the clutches of the legal police, carry
ing off the prizes of wealth and place. An
this is demoralizing puzzle and fearful
temptation aud multitudes of young men
arc not strong enough to stand before it.
They ought to understand that in this
wicked world there is great deal of room
where there is integrity. Great trusts may
be sought by scoundrels, but great trusts
never seek them and perfect integrity is
at premium even among scoundrels
There are some trusts that they will never
confer on each other. There are occasions
when they need the services of true men,
and they do not find them in shoals and in
the mud, but alone and in pure water
In the realm Of eminent requirements
and eminent integrity there is always room
enough. Let no young man Of industry
and perfect honesty despair because his pro
fession or calling is crowded Let him al
ways remember that there is room enough
at the top, and that the question whether
he is ever to reach the top, or rise above
the crowd at the base of the pyramid, will
be decided by the way in which he i'm
proves the first ten years of his active life
in securing to himself a thorough know
ledge Of his profession, and sound moral
and intellectual culture.-Dr j. g. Hol-
land
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Growth Of the Grange.

There are 40 oranges of Patrons of Hus-
bandry in this States, 400 OF which were
organized during last year. At the State
Council of Grangers held at Williamsport
lately some 1900 delegates were present,
one-hall of whom had their wives or daugh-
ters with them.
The next meeting of the State Grange
viii be held at Lancaster on the Sd of De-
cember next, provided hotel accommodations
and "A suitable hall can be procured
\ public meeting of the Patrons of Hus-
bandry was be held in the Court House,
Lebanon, on the 10Th ult., when addresses
were be delivered by Victor T. Piolett, of
Bradfor county, II. c. Dcming, of Dauphin
county, L. +. Griesemer, Of Berks county
and other Deputies of the State Grange, on
the purposes and objects of the order
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Never give up old friends for now.
Make new ones if you like, and when you
have learned that you can trust them, love
them if You viii, but remember the old ones
still. Do not forget that they have been
tried and found true they have been mcrrg
with you in time of pleasure, and when sof-
row came to you they sorrowed also. No
matter if they have gone down in the social
scale and you up > M matter if poverty and
misfortune have come to them while pros
perity came to you; are they any less true
for that? Are not their hearts as warm
and tender if they do beat beneath home
srun instead Of velvet? Yes, kind reader,
they are as true, loving and tender Dent
forget old friends.
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A Mute Marriage.

The very unusual occurrence of the celc-
bration of the marriage ceremony between
deaf mutes, occurred on Tuesday last at
Siilitrd, Pike county, in this State, when
Oscar Merrill, of Lower Mt Bethel town
ship, in Northamton county, son of Hon.
Richard n. Merrill, late Associate Judge,
was married, at the residence of the brides
parents, to Emma T.. daughter of Jervis
Gordon, of Milford The happy, though
mute couple, were attended by John Pin
chot as groonsmau, and Miss Sarah Finger
as bridesmaid The marriage ceremony
were performed in the presence of a large
number of the relatives and friends, at
eight clock on Tuesday morning, by Rev
e. T. Biscoe, pastor of the Methodist Epis-
copal Church, of Milford, assisted by Mr.
Peter Mischief of Port ,Jeryies, as inter
prefer, who had come down specially to as
sist in the ceremony. The marriage SER
vice was slowly read by Mr.. Biscoe, and
Mr. Witschief interpreted the same to
the contracting parties with surprising
celerity, by means of the mute al
phabet The ceremony was certainly as in
teresting as it was unusual. A few hours
after the marriage the bride and groom left
on short wedding trip.
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NO. So.

A man named James Grifiths, of Lack
AWAKEN, "a telegraph repairer formerly on
the Erie and afterwards on the Midland,
was found badly frozen under the Midland
railroad bridge at Winterton n. Y, on
Menday morning of last week, by D;x's sec
ton gang. He was last seen going towards
the bridge of the track at about eight
O'Clock on Saturday might by Dir. Shaw.
the agent at Wintcrton. 1t is supposed
that he undertook to walk across the bridge.
and fell through, a distance of seventy five
feet. Undoubtedly he lay there under the
bridge from Saturday night until Monday
morning, not less than thirty-six hours, and
still he was alive although insensibe How
man could have lived day and two
nights out Of doors with the thermometer
down to zero most of the time, after such
fearful fall, passes all comprehension. In
his fall he struck on his shoulder, which
was terribly bruised, and his head and face
were also badly cut. His feet and legs
were frozen solid TO the knees, and bis right
arm was frozen stiff in bemded position.
the fingers reaching his lips. His fore
finger bore the appearance of having been
gnawed in his teeth in his terrible agony.
He had on neither hat nor coat and the
snow WAS melted OF and the frcst drawn
out Of the ground where he lav.
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Death and Pardon.
LIST OF DEATH-WARRASTS ISSUED IN
PENNSYLVANIA DURING 1874.

hA--'-No LN A-Nl-A DChl-Nt 1Ctf
Lewis Rosentine Sentenced February
3, 1874, by the Court of Oyer and Ter
miner of Dauphin County, for the murder
Of Abraham Benin Warrant issued June
8, 1874. Executed at Harriburg July 8,
1874
John Moody. Sentenced February 3,
1874, by the Court of Oyer and Terminer
of Dauphin county, for the murder of
Abraham Benin, Warrant issued June 8,
1874. Executed at Harrisburg July 9, 1874
William +. Udderzook. Sentenced De
cember IS, 1873, by the Court of Oyer
and Termincr of Chester county, for the
murder of w S. Goss Warrant issued
October II, 1874. Executed at West
Chester November II, 1874
Daniel OMara. Sentenced January
%, 1874, by the Court Of Oyer and Ter
miner Of Susquehanna county, for the mur-
der of Mary O'Mara. Warrant issued
October IA, 1874 Executed at Montrose
November y, 1874
Patrick Irwin. Sentenced January %,
1874, by the Court of Oyer and Terrniner
of Susquehanna county, for the murder of
~ -1dId w III dlI ISSEcu oCtODcf
Il, 1874. Executed at Montrose Novem-
ber y, 1874.
Samuel Bcighley. Sentenced May 25,
1874, by the Court of Oyer and Terminer
of Westmore!snd county, for the murder of
Joseph Kerr. Warrant issused December
IS, 1874. To be executed on the 20th
dap OF January, 1873.
Frederick Heidenblut. Sentenced Jan.
81, 1874, by the Court of Oyer and Ter
miner of the city and county of Philadel-
phis, for the murder of Godfrey Kuhnle.
Warrant issued December %, 1874 To
be executed on the goth day Of January,
1879.
SUMMARY OF PARDONs sICE 1871.
We append tabular statement of the
number Of pardons and death warrants Is
sued from the year 1871 to 1871, inclusive,
with the names of the Governors by whom
they were issued
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1875-02-04
Misplaced Sympathy.

There is constant sympathy expressed
By robust people for those of slight physi-
cal constitution We think the sympathy
ought to turn in the opposite direction 1t
is the delicate people vino escape the most
fearful disorders, and, in three cases out of
four, live the longest. Those of gigantic
structure arc almost always reckless of
health. They say, "Nothing hurts me"
and so they stand in drafts, and go out in
to the night air to cool of, ami eat crabs
at midnight, and doff their flannels in April,
and get their feet wet But delicate peo-
pie are shy Of peril. They know that dis
ease has been fishing for them for twenty
years, and they keep away from the hook.
No trout can be caught if hs sees the
shadow of the sportsman Of the brook
Those people, whom everybody expect to
die, live on most tenaciously.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1875-02-04
& Look Around the World.

The latest and best authority gives the
population Of the globe at 1850, 300, eco.
In American, 72,900,0 900.
In Europe, 567 100000.
In Asia, 799, 200,
In African, 1SS,000,000.
In Australia and Polynesia, $1,000
These people speak about J, 500 different
languages, and are cut up into 1000 differ
ent religions sects.
The adherents of the principal sccts, re-
counting the whole population, are suppos-
ed to BE- nearly thus:
The six other oriental churches. $780,
600.
Roman Catholics, 195 100000,
Protestants, 81, ,l30, 600
Mohamcdans, 460, ,000,000
Buddhists, $40, 100000.
Other Asiast;c religions, 266, ,000,0 900.
Pagans, zee 100000.
Jews, 100000.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1875-02-04

G. W. Allery, charged with committing
an outrage on "A little Girl, nine years old,
near Urbana, Ohio, on Tuesday week, was
hanged on Sunday morning by mob of
masked men, who went to the Jail, captured
aud bound the guards, battered down the
door, took the prisoner out, and after eiv-
my him few minutes to pray, hanged
him to tree in front Of the Court House.
A large crowd gather on the scene, but the
lynchcrs had posted a strong guard, and
the feeble efforts made to interfere with
them were unsuccessful.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1875-02-04

3strono m ers inform the world that there
will be two eclipeses Of the sun during the
present year. The first, on April 6, will
not be visible in this country, but the second,
on September %, will be visible in tho
United States east Of the Mississippi, as u
partial eclipse, the sun rising eclipsed The
eclips will be annular, or ring-like, from
Sedus' Point, on the south shore Of Lake
Ontario, Lyons, Oswego, Syracuse, Utica,
Saratoga, and Northern Massachusetts. to
the Atlantic Ocean Along the central line
the size Of eclips will be eleven and one
third digits.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1875-02-04
The Methodist preachers of Boston an,

The Methodist preachers of Boston and
vicinity on Monday week unanimously
passed resolutions endorsing and thanking
the President aud Gen Sheridan for their
action on the Louisiana troubles also
thanking Wendell Phillips for his recent
speech in Faneuil Hall. Bishop Bowman,
of St. Louis, who was present, drew a
melancholy picture of the oppression of
Southern negroes, and said that tithe of
the disturbances in that section had pot
been told
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1875-02-04

The Grand Jury at Wilkes-barre, on
Thursday, found true bills against about
fifty persons for keeping tippling houses.
The jury also found true bill against F. A.
Beamish, John Butterman, Patrick BE
witt, John Brazelle Joseph Griescr, and
NJ. j. Walsh, School Directors Of the
Fourth District of Scranton, for conspiracy,
malfeasance in Office, and enbezzlement.-
Scranton CIty Journal.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1875-02-04

1t is said that sixty different nations now
burn American kerosene. Germany, in
IN 1873, consumed 52,116,7713 gallons, at
a cost Of Sll ,4G9,151 Belgium, % ,6l6,-
800 gallons, costing sj,127 ,4OS England,
S2,0OO,OO0 worth, ,.and Ireland about ST.
34l ,76J worth.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1875-02-04

The First National Bank of Carbondale
offers reward of 81 900 for the arrest and
conviction of the parties who robbed that
Bank, on Thursday of last week.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1875-02-04

Frederick Heidenblut was hanged at the
County Prison, in Philadelphia, last We'd
nesday, for the murder of Godfrey Kuehnle,
in December 81, 1873, and Samuel Beigh-
ley was hanged on the same day at Greens
burg, Pa, for the murder of Joseph Kerr,
in November, 1873. His confession was
read at the scaffold.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1875-02-04

-Four prisoners who were confined in the
county jail, Salt Lake City, escaped the
other night while the officials of the prison
were enjoying dance on the floor i'm
mediately over the cells.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1875-02-04

Williamsport woman tried to have her
husband arrested because he ''winked at
and nudSed the girls at a party. The
magistrate couldn't find sllch otfenses spec-
fed ip the law, and refused DO issnie war
raDs
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4 RIERECAy E0TEfI.

The subscriber would inform the public that
he has leased the house formally kept by Jacob
Xnenbt, in the Borough of Stroud<burg, Pa.
anihaving repauted and rcfnrnished the same,
iSpreparei to entertain all who may patronize
sim. It Is the aim OF the proprietor, to furn-
ISL superior accommodations at moderate rates
ssd will spare TO pains &c promote the COM
fort of the guests \ liberal share of public
patronage solicited.
april II, '72-tf.l D. L. PISLB.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1875-02-04

IF you place small quantities of coal tar
in the rat holes in your cellar, it will so
disgust the rodents that they viii immedi-
ately clear cut.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1875-02-04

Each of three sisters living in Yaddip
county, n. C., gave birth to two twin fe-
male infants within period Of few
months.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1875-02-04

a New York lady, who bequeated her
husband Isl and her forgiveness, left the
rest of her estate, worth about SIC, 900, to
her niece
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1875-02-04

There were $3.50 marriages in Chicago
during 1874. The return makes no men
tion of the divorces.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1875-02-04

4 hundred years ago the united popula-
tion of Philadelphia. New York, Albany,
Newport and Savannah was not more than
10000.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1875-02-04

There are estimated to be in the UnitS
States at the present time about 10000
white mea who can neither read nor write.
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2 sFE2CEaANTS' ESDESE,
Us as & zg5

Fartl Third SStrcet, PHILADELPHIA.
eST Reduced rates, 81 IS per day ~esa
HENRY SPAIN, Prop'r.
/ r. SNYDER, Clerk.
Nov. 26. lS74.-6m.*
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DR.. j. L a n T 2,
CURGEON & MECHANICAL DENTIST.

sill has his Office Main street, in the second story
- n. : Waton'S brick buiiiing nearly Opposite the
St,i,5lrs Hous, and he hatcrs himself that by ei,h-
Ten years constant practice and the most earnest and
.,fI attention all matters pertaining his pro-
r..i,n that he is fully able perform all operations
- tbs dental line in the most careful and skilu
IL; 10 th= sertion OF Artificial Teeth Rubber
Gi Silver, Continuous Gums and perfect fts in ali
.lg,s Insured.
u5t persons know the great folly aud danger of
tgH n r work 10 the inexperienced or TO those liy
i5-ata distance. April l3 1S74.-tf.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1875-02-04

In New York, recently, William Walsh
was awarded $4,000 damages for injuries
received from snow fllliag from the roof of
a house.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1875-02-04

A Reading lawyer got a ten-cent fee from
countryman, the other day, for adv;c, in
an important case
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1875-02-04
DENTISTRY.
DR.. HOMER PATTERSON

viii be At the Office Of Howard Patterson. M.
H. formerly DR.. Seip'sj Main st., Str0ndsburg,
i!3 ,tCm December 24th 10 January ID 1875, tho-
HdayS.l His former patients, also others wish
ing dental work done are requested to call
fresh laughing Gas will be ready for extract
y. R-Those indebted are requested 10
make payment. 1Dec. 10, '74-4t.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1875-02-04

The average number of cigars smoked in
the United States during twenty-four bours
is J, les, 600
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TAR. q. e. PEGE&,
II Surgeon Dentist.

Ar1,an,,s that having Just returned from Dental
coll is fully prepared to make artificial teeth in
t5,frst bssd1ifi and Ife-liSe manner, and to fiji de-
.1z.i t-.th according 10 the most improved method.
rs,rh ex.r,s;,j without pain when desired, by the
,. Of Nitrous Oxide Gas, which is entirely harmless.
R.psng Of all kinds neatly done. All work warranted
Chxr.=S rcas0aahs- =
OG..J. &. K.n.rs new brick building, Main street,
S.rJuisbUrs, Pa. Aug. 81 7l-tf
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DG. GEO. W. JkSkSoE

II %
PITNCIlS, SURGEON AND ACCOUGHfUR.
In the old Office Of Dr. A Reeves jackson,
residence, corner of Sarah and Franklin street.
STROUDSBURG, Pa.
August s, ,'72-f
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.TIEsOS PETERSON.
"
AUCTIONEER,
Zeal Estate Agent and Collector

y. uuiersfsaed scs i,aTe 20 notify the public that
" pr pared 70 sell ~ sfort notice personal Proieft!
Of all kinds as well As Z IL Eaia.> st pa5ic private
sal,
03ea at Thomas 5tempi.'s old store staad. al East
S!O1is5urg Pa dee. Y, ls75.-ly.
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10. PRINTING

OF ALL KINDS,
.,.,i In the highest style Of the Art, and on Ia,
Law n ost reasonable terms,
, 1875-05-22
HARPER.

Tho Ksondsn,e,t OF That Worthy VIII
OEIer Their f'uclkst.lsoo!1a as u Pa-
eunsary aud Vicnrtous Soctiftco tsac
Moment 'Ehoy 1gavo to.
Spte,at D:spatch IL The Ch'taco Tribune.
spn1xoriELp, ILL.,, May 2l.--The ltasrusd Cou-
m!sxiouera received the following letter In TO-
sponss to = demand snAdo By them to como for
ward aud eetllo up tic dsLe!' OF ". II. Hhrper
to tho H!nto;
DEAn Sin: itectlyea ynaIr ncts III reference to III.
1arlcr matter, but ~ yet have had no tins to talk
AMI TIC bu,I WITH tenatesabo esro, and an os tls
opi,,io that tue Law did not contemplate houd to sc
ss s Isa. u ~ t. se @
W.. xstu auy for .hs sseirty of d.mge
h ts:sEts %i.t as dss. Il:
think am not advised. A. fur - am peftoosily
wouLl ,naks IN agreed caso anI submit 1t. THUS. III
my Judgment. would bs tic bsss Way: vsry s5u.y:
Tia condition Of IIarpers bond ls that ho will
faithfully aud stEictiY discharge tho duttes Of
hla Eattl oi!ce OF Inspector according to tho "a"
aud the rules and regulations prescribing lis
duties, and that 10 will ray st damages to
any peroon or persons who may bs injured by
reason Of Lis neglect, REFUSAL Of failure to COM
ply With tho law aud rules and regulations afors-
aaid. 1t w,l! 10 Sccu that It Il nowllere eoi.dl-
toned specifically in the bond tlas Harper shall
pAy over auy moneya IN his bands 10 hls sue
eessor In of,ico or any other officer,
Lut It rays 10 shall 30 govcsened ty
the rules sud regulations prescribing hss
. ssn.nent Of tic grain inspection j. to Tho oeet
that ths Chief Inspector shall turn over alt
monsys to his successor. Tho attoEac:a Of tho
IoafI have advised shcn that there Il no doubt,
es this rulo was iu fotra at the tluao tho bond
vas nado aud signed, that it became part OF
Tho bond, a,l.t theze il no escaping tho Ecspou-
albillty which attaches under 1t. Under aavloa
OF counsel III ag1eed case will b submitted.
doubtless a. the next term Of tho Supreme
Court 1t Mk. Vernon.