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The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1876-05-25
NO. 5I.
How They Hang a Man In China.

| observed one mode Of Chinese capital
punishment known as the Gage The
''cage" used was between two and three fees
square, and over six feet high Near the
bottom was close floor Of plank. The
four sides were open work of plank palings.
The planks composing the cover were made
to fit around mans neck, close enough to
strangle him. The condemned man was
put into this cage, his head projecting above,
the cover fitting around his neck, and un-
der his feet Il number Of bricks one above
the other, just enough to enable him to
tiptoe. When this position, from wearness,
became uncomfortable, his only relief was to
hang by his neck. The design is to make
man suffer as much as possible but not
to kill him too quickly. Usually after a
criminal has been standing thus for day
or SO, one of the bricks is removed, and
then another, until he hangs by his neck
altogether. 1t is said that strong man
ordinarily will endure the torture several
days before life becomes extinct
On the present occasion death was has
tened more quickly The man was put into
the cage on Sunday afternoon, believe
about one o'clock. | heard of it on Mon
day morning, and went over to Annoy about
two o'clock in the afternoon to see hiu.
He had then been dead some time The
guard said that he died just before daylight;
that he was conscious of having committed
great crimes, and had hastened his own
death by kicking the bricks from under his
feet. But the people said (privately) that
the guard wished to get rid of their charge
that they might prepare to keep New
Years day (the Chinese New Year was
near at hand, } and therefore had taken the
bricks from under his feet during the night
This probably was the fact Christian at
Work
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1876-05-25
Happiness and Health.

The following maxims are from DR..
Halls new book, Glow to Live Long :"
l. One of the happiest and most indie
pendent of all occupations is that of ;,4 in
telligent farmer whose land is paid for and
who keeps out Of debt.
2. The facination of salaried positions is
but too often the fascination of serpent,
which beguiles but to destroy
). Be your own MASTER and master of
your calling, and you will soon become the
master of others.
4. Next to religion, there is no element
so essential in life as vigorous, robust health
D. \ sound mind in sound body is a
fitting foundation for all that is high and
noble in human achievement
6. The safest and best remedies in the
world are warmth, rest and abstinence
the brutes employ these.
Z. Physical, mental and moral health are
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS., what improves or
promotes one, improves and promotes the
other
s. Almost all feel gratifed at every
pounds increase in weight, as if people like
pigs, were measured by fat.
9. He brings the most happiness to him
self, who does the most to promote the
happiness of others.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1876-05-25
A Burning Rock.

The Charlotte (N. c. Observer says :
'The family of Mr.. j. c. Freeland, who
lives seven miles from this city, on the
North Carolina railroad, bore witness, on
Friday last about midday, to a singular
sight. Some member of the family was
standing on the porch, when, casting his
eye forward he saw a bright light of an
egg shape spring up from the ground about
two hundred yards from the house, on a
small eminence close to the railroad He
called the attention of the other members
of the family to the sight, and they watched
it until it reached the size of a half bushel
measure. After burning this way for "a
while the light suddenly went out, and
those who had seen it ran to the spot where
it had been seen. There they found rock,
which, as they could tell from one side of it,
was white flint. 1t was very black on one
side, and was too hot to be handled at first
When it had cooled it was taken up easily
and broken in two 1t was found
very brittle, and could be taken in the hand
and mashed up as can piece of charcoal
The facts are undenable, and can be easily
established. There are, we believe, similar
instances on record, and the burning is said
to be caused by gaseous exhalations from
earth which lies above gold deposits"
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1876-05-25
How to get rid Of Flies.

The Rev. George Meares Drought, writ
ing from Ireland, says; "For three years
| have lived in town, and during that
time my sitting room his been free from
flies, three or four only walking about my
breakfast table, while all my neighbors'
rooms were crowded. | often congratula-
ted myself on my escape, but [ never knew
the reason Of it until two days ago. l then
had occasion to move my goods to another
house, while | remained on for two DAYS
longer. Among other things moved were
two boxes of geraniums and calceolaries,
which stood in my window, the window al
ways being open to full extent, top and bot
tom. The boxes We're not gone half an
hour before my room was as full Of flies as
those around me. This, to me is "a new
discovery and perhaps it may serve to en-
courage others in that which is always
source OF pleasure, and which now proves
also to be sonre of comfort, viz window
garyening."
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1876-05-25
Good Advice for the Young.

Avoid all boastings and exaggerations,
backbiting, abuse, and evil speaking slang
phrases and oaths in conversation depre-
cate no mans qualities, and accept hospi-
talities of the humblest kind in Il hearty
and appreciative manner avoid giving of
fence, and if you do offend, have the manli-
ness, to apologize infuse as much elegance
as possible into your thoughts as well as
your actions and, as you avoid vulgarities
you will increase the enjoyment of life, and
grow in the respect of others.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1876-05-25

Philadelphia consumes 5000 barrels Of
flour per day.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1876-05-25

ANY one who knows of his whereabouts will
please report at the
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1876-05-25

A Presbyterian minister, while marrying
couple of his rustic Pensioners, felt ex-
ceedingly disconnected on his asking the
bridegroom if he was willing to take the
woman for his welded wife, by his scratch
ing his head and saying, cay, I'm wullin'
but I'd rather hae her sister"
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1876-10-31
GRAND
GRAND
DEMOCRATIC RALLY!
Programme for Gbe Great Jubilee and
TOrehIIght Procession In this
City-LIss OF DIsIfnguishsd
Speakers.
Saturday, November 4th

THE DEMOCRATIC EXECUTIVE COM
4 mittee have selected
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1876-10-31
Encouraging Items,

Mr.. Tlden seems to have reasonable
assurance of carrying New YOTk, which
would make it hard iOr Mr.. Hayes to
beat him.--PtiJGdeIphiG Times (Iud.l
A gentleman writing from The city Of
Hartford, one whose position enables
him TO speak undeIs aldIBgly, SID one
whose rare good Judgment seldom mis-
leads him in political prophecy, SAYS
that the Democrats will certainly carry
Connecticut By four Thousand majority,
- 0ticG Observer dem
Ths Massachusetts, Republican nom-
inees Tor congress have been grossly mis-
reI resented ss TO their opinions UpOn
Bnliefism. We believe the following
named candidates have 20 symnathy
with General Butler or aIy Of the meth
DDS Dy which he hss GsbsGched political
and public affairs: Messrl. CrapO, Rice
Clafin, Field, Ffost, RIbinson and
BaDks.-Bo8ton Transcript rep
With the administration " Governor
iildeu The present Republican party viii
/ psss from sight like morning exhsla
ton before the coming sun. 1t will dis
appear as surely IS o,hsr parties have
disappeared before il. A patty OF mere
policy or passion is necessarily f1eeting
rganjzati0G; il must. be imbsdded on
the rock OF e0nstitu i0hsl principles to be
lasting Boston Post (Dem.)
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1876-10-31
The following States elect, besides
President and Vice-P1esideGt, eougress.
men. bnt not S ate nffinar.. = -
WANTON MURDER.
An IuOffessiye Young Man the 'UnOf-
fendiHg Victim of a Harmless Prac-
teal Joke, aud Killed IHl
Geld Blood.

ST. LOUIS, October 30-A wantOn snd
cold bl0Jjed ulGrder vas committed in
the western part of the city last night,
the circumstances attending which.
however, are somewhat confused. From
the best information at maud it appears
that about eight O'clock in the evening
party OF men ard boys were standing
on the corner of Jefferson sVenue and
Pacific street, when three young men in
buggy drove by; there was something
peculiar about the hOT;e attached TO the
buggy which caused the boys TO hoot at
II anu utter coarse jokes; the men in the
buggy pulled up anu considerable bsdin-
age followed, during which some one in
tire street crossed the reins in the bride
OF the hUrse; this made he men yery
angry, and one OF them jumped out OF
the buggy and demanded 70 know who
did 1t. GsOIg g5 Williams, young man
tTenty-One yeaIs old, a look er-on,
Was pointed Gu. as the practical Joker.
and the man f-om the buggy rushed st
MIN. n scUff1s e 3su d, during which q
pistol was fired, and young Williams
fell 30 the pavement. He died ia three
minutes, E bullet having entered his
hack and passed cut through his groin,
The msn re-entered the buggy 1T once,
which was driven eff a. a tUrIous speed
and was out Of sight before the bystsnd-
ers recovered from the shock they had
received. After midnight Henry and
Herman Dressing We're s5r: sted as two
Of the men engaged il the affair, and
were lodged in the catablo7a. Tas third
man, William Weber, Is rot arrested
yet. Young Williams IS = aou OF Chss.
Williams, master meclsnic OF the Pacific
Ta1ltoad shops, ana is said to have been
very steady and inoffensive young
man.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1876-10-31
COFFEEVILLE, MISS.
Grasd Democratic TOrehIight Process
sion Great Suecess-ImmeHse EH-
thusiasm.
Special to the Appeal

Special to the Appeal
COFFEEvILLE, Miss October 3d.
We had grand tOIGnlight procession
here to. night, with two thousand men
iu line, Hrsyed in Tnden and Hendricks
uufiorm, and the wild shouts and aecla
nations Of joy proe;sims to the world
that Mississippi Is cold for reform and
good government. General Walthall,
and other distinguished speakers, are
present, and will address the happy
throng. A fall report viii be sent ct an
early hour,
Later-The tJrchlight procession v Bas
a complete success. TIE speeCh OF Gen
eral WaithRll was one OF the mort
powerful aud effective speeches of the
campaign. He araigEed the Radical
osIt7 in poweTful terms 0f denunciation
for all their corruption, and it was lis
tened attentively to by sil classes. He
was followed by Colonel Stevens, OF
Water Valley, and w. G. M'Lean, an
able young lawyer from Grenada, in q
few select and appropriate remarks.
Yallabusha is all right for Tilden, Hen
bricks and reform,
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1876-10-31

Once more, my duty as member Of the
com mission oompels me to protest
against the imputations cast against the
American people by NJ. Du Sommersrd.
Accept, Mr.. Editor, my distinguished
consideration
MARQUIS DE TALLEYRAND.
The indignation csused among the
Americans here by NJ. Du 5ommevsrd's g
letter is intense, and will probably find
vent in 8 public demonstration Of some
kind. In the meantime Mr.. WsshburUe
has addressed strong letter on the sub
jsct 10 the Duke Decs2es.
Mr.. WashburDa, the American minis
ter, has called the attention Of Duke De-
cszes to the calumnious insults con-
tanned in a letter attributed 30 NJ. Du
SOmmersrd, chief commissioner Of
Fra9ce to the Centennial exhibition. He
did not, however, demand the recall of
NJ. Du Sommersrj, or any other meas,
ure, but confined himself 10 pointing
out the matters, leaving the French
minister OF foreign affsiTs to determine
what reparatiOn W6s due the United
States. The manner in which the duke
received Mr.. Washhurne's representa-
tions leaves no dOubs that 8 complete
reparation will be afforded, and the af-
fair will be satisfactorily arranged.
A later telegram reports that NJ.
OZeunP, acting in the name of the min
lister of commerce, after comforting with
Duke Decszes, telGg aphed on Satur-
DAY evening to NJ. Dl SJmmersr3, ask,
ing him. before rigorous measures are
adopted, to state whether The objection
able letter is authentic 1t is said that
M. Du SOmmersrd has replied that it ia
ap0chryphal. The sffair hss caused
much excitement among the Americans
in Paris, and has called forth the follow
ing official note, which is published this
morning:
''A letter, speaking Offersively of q
great nation holding friendly relations
with France, has been publisher in a
foreign journal, and reproduced in a
French newspaper. The letter has been
attributed to q high functioaary repre-.
senting France st Philadelphia. but the
government hopes it is apOGbryphsl
The government has, however, demand.
ed sn explanation from toe person con-
and is now awaiting his reply
in order to come TO q decision on Me
matter"
NJ DU sOMMERARD DENIES THE AU-
THORsHIP OF THE LETTER
PARIS, October 3O.-The Figaro to. |
day publishes a letter from Nj. Du
chief cOmmissioUer Of |
France for the American Centennial |
declaring that the letter |
printed in that Journal, attacking the |
management OF the exposition, and |
containing other base charges, the au-
OF which is attributed 10 him,
is an utter fabrication. Dl Sommersrd |
puts his disavOwal in the most formal |
and express terms, and adds that If his !
denial be not sufficient he is in posses
sion Of documentary evidence 10 prove |
the truth of his statement.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1876-10-31
Young and Lowe Again

special to the Appeal
COLLIEBvILLE, Oct1bef 30-ColoneI
Casey Young and Th0m1- c Lowe
spoke here tonight TO large essel bly,
Of ladies and gentlemen in AppIewiIite
hall. Fbe cCTEet baEd was in attend.
anca and d;scouIsed some Of its best
music. The speech OF Colonl Young
was CLe Of the best ever delivered in
Shelby county. The presence of the
Ladies no doubt inspired him with de.
gree of earnestness and enthusiasm
above what one feels on ordinary Cces-
siOns. The piaudi5s were frequent and
vociferOus and seemed to come from ev-
cry one present.
After more music Mr.. Lowe was intro
duoed. He seemed a little embarrassed
at Gsst, but sOOn warmed up with the
sufjset and brought the house down
many times with cheers. Ca Mondsy
night, November 6.b, we will have q
tOrchlight procession snd Otaer demon
strstiOGs. Colonel Young aud Mr
Lowe sTe invited TO he present. Ex-
Governor Harris sill be invited, and
several other good aeas sAprz
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1876-10-31
Notice TO the TaxrPay ers OF
shelby County.

I NOW have the TaXsbOOks for the State.
i County and City, for the year 1876. The
law requires that in ninety days after the re-
ceipt OF the tsx-bOOks all unpaid axes shall
district and ward Of the city. such bills have
the force and eneCJ OF an execution, and will
be levied upon any personal property found,
at the cost OF % cents for the levy and per
cent, commission, It viii be my duty to en-
force the law to its very letter, and L cannot
too strongly insist upon all taxpayers to pay
their taxes within the ninety days, and save
me the necessity OF issuing executions and
themselves the annoyance aud expense OF
neglect, J. J, RAWLINGS,
Octnher 80. ISln. EnnntY Trnataa-
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1876-10-31
THE CENTENNIAL SCANDAL.
Mons. SOmmerard's scandaIOus Letter
COntFadicIed I'm EOtO by Marquis
DE TaIIeyraBd-The French
Government viii In.
Vestigate the
Matter.

PARIS, October 80 The following G let
ter wilt sp2eGg in the Figaro of to NOR
row:
To the Editor Of the Figaro
SRI have read with profound a.
tOnishmeut the letter Of ID. Du Som
msrard to his friend ia Vienna, ] ives
attached to the com mission sent to the
Phiiadelphia exposition. l must say
that in that capacity, IS we'll as S
FreEcnman, I received the nOat deli
cate sttentiOEs at the hands Of the
American people. l believe that all the
commissioners will ssy the same. Toe
accusation that the Americans purpose
ly sst fire TO cases Of goods in the French
department. il so m0ustrOU5 that / can
u1I al!ag il 20 pass without fiat con-
n dicti1r. ! Was in Amsrics when that
sccideut occurred, and 40 psop'a regret
ted i more t1au the Americans. TheYe
was 10 ili-Wiil. l will answer for it.
II the fire had been the work Of an in.
cendiary the whole country would have
proclaimed its indignant N. NJ. Du Som.
meTaId should have drawn his informa.
tion from less partial source before ac-
cusing a people with an act 30 vile.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1876-10-31

YESTERDAY We received by mai
fr,.m the Radical headquarters at Wash
jngtob. q hsnI-bill copy OF e 1vernoI
TiIden's s,.uihern claims letter, with
Sensational hesding reading as follows
.sRead' read! read important open leltei
from our Democratic nominee toI FIesl'
dent Hon. eamuei J. Tllden. he WIZ Neto
all bills Tor the payment OF re- ei oeOes a., ~
% com pensstion for slaves; All ciallls u s als
a loyal persons IN the south 10 Dc IepuGiabel
no Tsfunulng Of the cotton tax : ne viii Neyu @
An oils for the payment OF CeDts, losses
q. damages or claims growing out OF The reoeI'
% ion.'
The hypocrisy Of the Republican l5ad-
ers in sending forth the letter is sppar'
ent. While it is not expected thst II
will msks votes for Hayes, the object Il
Il csUse dissfsction in the south among
the Democracy sud 10 keep many from
the polls. O'c0ufse l. wall have no such
effect, for, Es will be seen from what we
,,ublish IN to.dsy's APPEAL from iesd-
irg Democratic Tsnnessssns and
others, it is heartily and sincerely in
d,rsed AT the south. Il is not southern
Democrats who deal n those claims
hut ul,rsnsriue Radical Ioyaiists.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1876-10-31
WATAR VALLEY, MISS.
4 Radical KaIIy Turned into n Demo-
cratic Surprise and victory.

Special TO the AppeaI.l
WATER VALLEY, Miss October 80
Ben g. Booth, the head and front of the
Radical psrty in Yalisbusha county,
took advantage of the absence of a large
msjority of the citizens Of Water Val
ley, who were attending torchlight
procession at c, ffseville, and rallied the
Radical forces at the courthouse to, night
The few Democrats remaining assem-
bled and asked for 8 division OF time
with Booth, which was granted. Booth
opened with a lengthy TRADE Of abuse OF
Tilden aud Hendricks, and exhibited
the bloody shirt from beginning to end.
He was followed by COlOuei a, K. Mar
tin, who completely demolished his
blo9dy-ahirt and color.line argument.
B. II. Tabor next appeared on the stand,
and in his ususl eloquent style held the
large audience spell aOOund for sbGut an
hour, The sffair turned out to be s Rad
icsl defeat and a complete victory for
Tlien and Hendricks Ysllabusha Is
good for one tllOussIi mSj lrity.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1876-10-31
EST s. BLISb ED IS4O.

embsrTass Turkey. A NienUs cor
respondent reports that, according to sn
official telegram, the terms Of the armis
tlce are being finally agreed upon.
aud their execution is hourly expected.
The London Post, speaking upon the
authority OF its own correspondent,
thinks the question Of armistice is set
tied, and that q conference Of the pow
ers will shortly be held. The London
Times correspondent at Belgrade tele-
graphs there is 10 longer any delusion.
The Ssrvians ere now at the feet Of Rus
Ella OF the mercy OF Turkey.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1876-10-31

drift back into the degrading condition
from which We extricatcd the State las
fall Let every msn consider himself g
committee OF one to change 2 vote from
the Republican to the Democratic party.
and never stop VOL king until the ob
jet is aCcOmp ;shed -B0tesUi2e Mss. 5
Blade.
The two most il fu saTirl colofsd men
IN Mississippi have publicly declared ir
favor OF the National Reform tickee
beaded by Samuel J Tildan The Holly
springs Reporter Dotices tbe fact thai
Senator Bruce and Secretary cg State
Hill have both left the r publican party
and declared for The Democratic nomi
nees." The bott m is falling ont OF the
Radical party in Mississippi, evidently
-RnOIUiLle Tenn } Tribune.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1876-10-31

THE teIegraphic news from the east
t5 da e fs We, unsatisfactory with regsrd
to the proposed sTaisIice. Telegrsms
from Paris report that the FfeDch and
Guman ambassadors have been in-
.trp,eted 70 support the proposal for SIX
,saesg srmI~g ice. All military open :
tioDs NJ ibe TugSs hsve been suspended
on account Of heavy r-ins in some iocsn-
lies. The COZ ldiuon of the 7sTviah army
IS reported indescribably cistfsss.--'G' Al u
thst no army bas undergone sEch sufie4
ing since the retreat from Moscow. Ad-
vices from C3Estsniirop.e afe TO the
sf-ct that there is still considerable
difference between the Russian and
Turkish proposals fOg srmjs ice, tne lat
ter wishing 10 mske the prolongation
oertsi8 IL psaCa Is not concluded. within
toe original ,ime, and RIssis only si-
uaitti8g the po sibi-.ty OF q prJI0Dg ton.
Ar. .tacr e}egrzu a-s-rs ihslthe 6liiaL
t.ss soa,.lttd the sIulslice without con
il,iogs. 4 Berlin correspondent is Of
opiDiep that h Issia certainly wants to
exclude Turkey ffon, the conferelce, cut
ss Ausirlz ia likely to pegsSst in opposing
any conference at all, this pan Qf Rus
sia's proposals probably will not muca
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1876-10-31

THE WEEKLY APPEAL is ready to-
day, IN wrsppsrs for mailing, price five
cents. Among other good thiDgs which
Il contains, we may mention, full re-
port OF the competitive drill between the
Porter II flee, OF Nashville, and the
Caickssaw Guards, OF this city; the
speech of Senator Key, and the letter Of
Governor Tilden Oh the southern claims.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1876-10-31

A TELEGRAM from Washington, re-
ceived lest night, is to the effect thai
ifBsybour Lewis, formerly member Of
d" congress from the Memphis district
fhss bsen appointed register OF thelsnG
"office at Salt Lake, vice o. A. Patton"
We trust the Judge vii remain with uf
uatil aitsr election day. We want him
20 reaIize the Decentralization his shsencs
from the csuvass hss produced among
the negroes who have been such con
slant friends Of his. Besides, his Nor
mon brethren cen wsit as they are never
likely to hsvs any business for hia'
Although Barbcur's day is done here
abouts ne need not exile himselfto make
il apparent.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1876-10-31

IS his speech st the opening Of the
lnperisl parliament in Berlin yester-
day, the emperor, after referring to the
general depre ssion Of trade and industry
throughout the world, and the olffi 3ul-
ties existing, assures his people that the
blood Of GeImany's sons viii never be
sacrificed or risked except for the pro
testion Of her own honor and Interests.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1876-10-31

WE are glad to Iearh that the pre-
psrations for the grand Democratic rally
ou the fourth OF November have so far
progressed SIS to give assurance Of de-
nonstraiion such ~ has never been
matched IN this or any other city in the
Union. More than two thousand horse
men viii bs in,line, and We count on ST
lssst three thousand torches. All the
ward cIubs viii be in uniform, aud theiI
ranks VIII De Iuli. Tne coIcTed DEM
ocsats will slso, it is hoped, make it 8
point 10 be out 10 full force. They are
suecisIly and cordially invited.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1876-10-31

The pressure upon our columns by sd
vsrlisers has compelled sn enlargement
OF the APPEAL equal to six OF our usus
columns. We hope our friends will con-
tiune thus to keep our columns full of
advertising fsvors, and so ensble US TO
fulfill more and more nesriy, as the days
Increase and weeks pssJ away, our pur-
plse TO publish the best newsplpsr and
most reliable public journAi In the south.