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The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1876-01-20

The Philadelphia Press, of the 18th inst,
publishes list of the first, second, and third
class post-ofices in this State, and the salary
of each office
The following is list of the principal off
ces in this vicinity, which will interest our
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1876-01-20

The beautiful snow," about which poets
love to sing, has been rare commodity here
abouts this season.
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Auditors Notice,

The undersigned, appointed Auditor. by the Orpb,uy
Court Of Monroe county, to make distribution 6f i,
funds in the hands of George ". CCOlbaUgh Admin.
TRAITOR of the Estate Of Margaret Griffin late Of ii,
borough of Stroudsburg, in said county deceased VII
meet parties interested in said distribution on Figy
February 1lth 1876, at O'clock p. m. at the ofei
VIM. Davis, in the borough of Strordsburg when sr
where all persons interested may sJsnd if thev bE
proper be dcbarred forever from coming in fr .r
share thereof. c. B. STAPLES .
January 13, 1S764t Auii,o.
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Auditors Notice.
Robert Varnden

Robert Varndell
Finley Overfeld Admir- of Fl. "a. No. IS Dec 7, :.
Washington Overfeld, de-
ceased, and 7. I.
The undersigned appointed by the Court oi Cou--
Pleas of Monroe county, Auditor TO make distribute
of the money paid in Court made upon the a09'e -
will attend 10 the duties of his appointment on I-~
day, the 3rd day of February next at ltoclotE AZ
at the Prothonotary's office in the Borough otNr -
burg, at which time and place all persons having o.
claim demand on said money will pasgeu- h5 SE-'
or be forever debarred from coming in for any sat
thereof.
THOS. NJ. MCILHANEY, Auditor.
Jan 6 1876
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1876-01-20

Two surprize parties and one sociable last
week. Sorry, but press of business pre-
vented our attending either.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1876-01-20

North Carolina is breeding pure Cash
mere goats, and considers. it the beginning
of an important industry for the State and
country
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1876-01-20

Mr.. BENZ. TAYLOR, of Smithfeld tsp,
slaughtered hog, on Tuesday last, which
after being dressed, weighed 459 pounds.
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Silver Wedding.

Last Tuesday evening very pleasant and
enjoyable affair took place at the residence oil
Mr.. John Townend, it being the fortieth
anniversary of his marriage to Miss Ann
McOwen. This favored pair were married
at Manchester, England, January 4th, 1886.
This silver wedding was attended by up
wards of fifty persons, including five sons and
one daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Townend.
The presents were numerous and appropriate
and the Wyoming Cornet Band, enlivened
the occasion with good music.
Mr.. Townend and lady enjoyed themselves
much, and the really grand supper which
was prepared for the guests, gave JOY and
satisfaction to all, one of the chief attractions
of which was the large, rich plum pudding
made expressly for the occasion by an Eng
lish young lady of Wilkes Barre. Mrs.
Townend exhibited with pleasure the gold
ring placed upon her finger "by him just
forty years ago that evening, and which she
for thirty-6ve years.
The silver wedding is celebrated on the
25th anniversary. l. WilkeS- Barre Record,
Jan. 10.
Mr.. Townend came into this county in
December l943, aud located in Price now
Barrett township He came with number
of families who organized themselves into a
sort of communistic society entitled Zone
Mentain Society,"" which being interpreted
means of one mind. They had for motto
Promise Well"
But the enterprise was not success.
They, with slight exceptions, were soon pres
sed with sore want and destitution, and the
society broke up and scattered to the four
winds, nearly all of them, at the first, coming
into town.
Though the society was not a success it
seemed to be suitably named as they went
to their destination with one mind and soon
left with one mind Their motto was
promise well, but unfortunately the result
was no pay.
We believe there is one relict of the society
left, and that is Mr.. Robert Lomax who now
resides on the original tract settled on by the
society.
The tract is located one mile from seven
teen mile pond, and three miles from goose
pond.
Mr. Townend's many friends in this sec
ton, will rejoice with us that better success:
has attended his latest efforts He and hi.
good wife are now residing at Wyoming
Luzerne county, comfortably, and indeed, il
comparative affluence, with members of thei
family in comfortable circumstances settled
near them.
May there yet remain to them many day
of peace and plenty; and when their sun o
life shall set may it promise well' for tn,
future, whence no traveller returns.
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Fort FISHER was captured twelve years
ago last Saturday.
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Auditors Notice,

Estate Of Melchoir BoS8ard, deceased
The undersigned appointed by the Orphans Covr
of Monroe county, Auditor 10 make distrjbul.I
the money in the hands of Joseph II. B1Ssari ari
Charlas BosSard, Administrators of the Estate Ns.
choir BOssard decd will attend To the dgties o a.
pontmcnt, Friday, the 9TH day of February nsZin
10 o'clock A. NJ, at the Prothonotary's Once in s
Borough of StroudSburg III which time and Ilaas
persons having any claim or demand on said fund I'll
present their claims or be forever debarred from c-
ing in for any share thereof
THOS. II. MCILHANEI, Auli-r
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Where do they all go to? There are
eight pin factories in the United States,
which make Al 100000 pins daily.
The snow is so deep in the mining dis
tricts of Utah that all travel and transpor-
tation of ore is impossible.
During the past year the seven Touring
mills of Akron, O., manufactured about
100000 barrels of -four
The value of leather shipped from the
United States to Europe last year was ST.
9Ol sos, an increase of over three millions
of dollars above the previous year
A Massachusetts man is making trunks
entirely of paper, without any frame and
with no other material except trimmings
of leather. Baggage masters will be apt to
make papier mache of them
Daily Kennebec journal., 1876-06-07

just what has come out of it. There has not been
a word of testimony from either of the Boston
witnesses, in the letters, that connects Mr..
Blaine with the sale of bonds to Scott or the
Union Pacific railroad, the only matter under in
vestigaton.
The counter upon Mr.. Knott and the convic-
hon OF bad taith in concealing the fact that Josiah
Caldwell had telegraphed from Europe confrma-
ton OF Col. Scott's story, as dramatic and
sensational as anything invented by Mr.. Multi
gan. As mere piece Of testimony the fact was
important and it was simple faulty in Mr.. Knott
to attempt TO suppress it, There could be no cx-
cuse for concealng the fact, unless there was a
disposition to disregard all testimony except VIII at
was supposed to tend toward establishing the guilt
Of the gentleman under investigation.
The Boston Globe says that Mr. Blaine had the
crowd with him. "Mr lIuntons vindication was
calm dispassienate, able and complete but could
not wholly counteract the dramatic effect of Mr..
BlAnes brilliant onslaught. Tonight victory is
accorded Blaine in the rough and-trumble fight,
and his friends have crowded his house tonight
with congratulations"
The Boston Post says that tie scene in the
House was the most exciting that body has wit
messed for ten years. 1t was coup II etat worthy
of the First Napoleon. The scene batl'ed des-
cription. When the harmless character of the
letters was known, it seemed as though Blaine
friends could not contain themselves.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1876-06-07
TOLi7IC.fL.

The indications point to the nomination Of Hon
Thomas 3. Reed of Portland, as the republic IL
candidate for member Of Congress from the Fils
District. Mr.. Reed has been Attorney Genera
OF the State, and held other places Of honor an,
responsibility, and has never disappointed all tn,
reasonable expectations of his friends. He woull
make representative who would reflect hone
upon the first district.
The Chicago Tribune says: There will be ne
difficulty in genuine and hearty enthusiasm fo
for Blaine, TO whom large part the republicans
are already strongly inclined; but we cannot con
ceiye 1t possible that Colhling will ever stir tn,
people out of passive lethargy, amounting al
most to indifference TO the result if Tillen bt
nominated against him. These are the reason:
why Illinois aId the West are now for Blaine, anc
the republican party cannot afford to ignore them
Mr.. John G. Whittier has written letter warm
ly recommending ex-Gov. Walter Hartman oi
New Hampshire, for the Senate. He says: "No
mon III New England has done better service in
the cause of freedom and union. His character i.
without raproach, and he might be safely trusted
TO do his part in the great work of reform which
the people everywhere demand"
A Blaine Club was formed in Baltimore, Fri
day night which intends to go to Cincinnati in a
body.
MIR. Conkling does not seem to have much
strength in the western part of New York. A
Blaine and Brstow club was organized i'll Roches-
ter, on Thursday, and it Is stated that there was
an agreement to send 80 members to Cincinnati
These men may not adhere to Mr.. Blaine, but
there is no likelihood of Their coming back to Mr..
EnnLlinr
Daily Kennebec journal., 1876-06-07

The New York Sun, one of the most vio-
lent and bitter opponents of the republi-
can party and its leading men, pays the
following graceful compliment to Hon.
James G. Blaine: 'ln the first place, he
is man of superior ability, His mind is
quick, clean-cut, comprehensive. vigorous.
and combative. He is capable of learning,
and he endeavors to learn. None of our
public men is more Industrious; none is
more popular. There Is no assumption
about Blaine. He puts on no airs, but is
a democrat socially, and meets every man
on footing of agreeable equality. His
range of information is lively, almost wit
ty, always entertaining. and often in.
structive. Thus it happens that Mr..
Blaine has become very popular man.
This language is strongly in contrast to
the harsh and bitter epithets usually APP
piled by the democratic press of the
country to Mr.. Blaine, and ought to put to
shame the slanderous ours who are con
stantly barking at his heels in the hope
that by their efforts his chances for NOM
ination at Cincinnati will be altogether
dissipated.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1876-06-07

-
ST. ALBANs, June 4.-Sbemff Morrill, and an
assistant have just returned this evening from
a more careful and thorough examination of the
scene OF the Higbgate murder. Some more i'm
portant links in the chain of evidence against the
prisoner Tatro were found. 1t will be remembered
that The sleeping rooms occupied respectively by
the murdered woman and her husband and Taro
were separated only by an ordinary hath and plas
ter partition. In this partition it was found that
a hole had been made through which one might
look from Iatros room and command full view
of the bed occupied by Butler and his wife. The
supposition is that Tatro had watched his victim
through this hole at her toiGt. 1t also appears
that the day previous TO the murder Butler and
Tatro had been at work in the field scattering
plaster, and to protect his clothing from the dust
Tatro wore linen coat When he came home
at night, Tatro took OFT his coat and threw it on
the floor in the kitchen Butler remembers see
ing his wife pick it up and throw it in the back
passageway with the soiled clothes for the wash.
Upon snroling the bundle of clothing found near
and upon the murdered womans body, this coat
is found among them stained with blood in such
manner as to indicate that some person had wiped
bloody hands on it. The inference is that when
the fend had finished his bloody work he went to
the passage, picked up this coat, and attempted to
remove the blood from his hands. Tatros hands
when arrested appeared as if such an attempt to
wipe the blood off them had been made. Hun
di eds of peoplefro all parts of the country have
visited the scene to-day. The prisoner adheres TO
his improbable story, but shows such signs Of
weakness as lead the officers to anticipate con-
fession of the crime.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1876-06-07

Blaine got Knott where he was naught
Daily Kennebec journal., 1876-06-07

The democrats want to know why it is
that Blaine asks so many Knotty questions
Daily Kennebec journal., 1876-06-07

seen emerging one by one from the Jail to the
place OF execution, the prison bell tolng the WHILE
and the Greek Archimandrite attending and sus
tanning them to the last. First came French
Peter" as he was called; next Calupis. other
wise Big Harry; then Kaida, otherwise clips
and lastly Cacaris, alias "Joe the Cook" each
wearing white calico cap. big Harry" on be-
ing placed on the scaffod said with a smile ad-
dressing those within hearing, "Good bye, good
bye. Joe the Cook" who has recently attained
his twenty-first year, appeared to realize the doom
that awaited him far more acutely than any of the
rest, and as the moose was being adjusted seemed
to be on the point of fainting Al last, all things
being in readiness, at a touch of the exccuiioner
Marwood, the drop fell with dreadful crash and
the men, all OF whom were still in their prime,
had expated their crime with their lives Ac-
cordiDg to the custom of lae years, Immediately
after the sentence of the law had been carried in
to effect black flag was hoisted over the roof OF
the prison and the bodies of the convicts, after
hanging hour, were taken down and subse-
quently submitted to coronOr's inquest at the
conclusion of which Mr.. Gibson, the prison sur
geon having officially certified that life in each
case was extinct, a verdict given in accord
anCe with the circumstances.
Mr.. Alderman and Sheriff Knight Mr. Sheriff
Brett. with the Under-SheriIs, Messrs. Bay lis
and Mr.. Crawford, aud the Governor Of Newga:e,
Mr.. Sidney Smith, were at their respective posts
the occasion. Mr.. Alderman and Sheriff
Knight afterwards made a communication to the
representatives of the press present to the effect
that they would be pleased to hear that thee of
the prisoners-'Big Harry being the exception
had confessed that they were partcipators IN the
crimes of which they had been convicted and ac-
knowledged the justice Of their sentence. 'Joe
the Cook" however, he said, persisted IN asserting
that he took part in the atfray under their attcn-
ton, and the Governor and attendants of the
prison for the kindness they had received since
thel condemnation.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1876-06-07
THE REPUBLICAN STATE CONFEA
IION.

The Maine Central, European and North
American and connecting roads, Grand
Trunk, Knox and Lincoln, Boston and
Maine, Portland and Rochester, and Port
land and Ogdensburg will take parties de-
string to attend the Republican State Con-
vention in Bangor, June 22d. over their
respective roads and back for that purpose
can be obtained at the station where the
party takes the train. and will be good
June 81, %, and %.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1876-06-07

Pllsbury felt badly yesterday, because
his compositors had to spend so much time
changing over his editorials. He had
Blaine buried so deep that it was hard
and melancholy job to resTrect him. We
should like to see the articles Just as they
were, without any changes. Pillsbury
has done so many indecent things that we
should like to see him excel himself once.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1876-06-07

.n;r;, tow.rd. me- and desired to treat me hand
somelv in the end. On the whole, therefore, j
shall he better off perhaps to let things remain ~
tbcy are; but will follow your judgment in this
matter, if can find what it is.
Yours, &C.,
j. G. BLAINE.
AUGUSTA, Me-, July 8, 1872.
MY dear Mr.. Fisher: i was detained lar De-
yond my expectations in New York and Pennsyl-
vania, being there quite week. was In Boston
on Mondsy en- route home, but was SO prostra
ted by the heat that had no strength or energy
to call on you. 1t seems to me as review anu
recall our several conferences that we ought not
to have any trouble in coming to any easy adjust
ment as follows
First, / am ready to fulfil the memorandum held
by ysu in regard to the Northern Pacific Railroad
as always have been.
Second, You are ready to consider the land
bonds in my possession surrendered on payment
Of the debt to which they were originally held as
collateral.
Third, am ready to pay you the full amount
Of cash due you on the memorandum held by you,
provided you will pay me half the amount OF bonds
due me on the memoranda held by me-toe casn
to be paid and the bonds to be delivered at the
same time. As to the further sale OF the shares IN
the Northern Pacific am ready to do all IN my
power to oblige you in the matter.
If we can adjust the first and second points
herein referred to, the third might be left if you
desire, to the future. Hitherto | have made all
the propositions of settlement. If this is not ac
ceptabe to you please submit your views of a fair
basis in writing. j. g. BLAINE.
WARREN FISHER, JR. ESQ.
After the discussion Mr.. Blaine moved the pre-
vious question on his resolution and attempted to
make further remarks, but was prevented by loud
calls to order by the Speaker.
The House refused to second the previous ques-
tion. and then on motion of Mr.. Banning Of Ohio,
the motion of Mr.. Blaine was referred to the
Committee on the Judiciary. yeas 124; nays 81.
The House. after day of great excitement
adjourned at o'clock.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1876-06-07

Eben remarked to an "independent
sympathizer yesterday, that "it was
mighty strange the investigating commit
tee couldn't see the effect of suppressing
Caldwelrs telegram" Give the demo-
Gratis rope enough, and they will hang
themselves any time.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1876-06-07
TIE HANGING or THE LEVINE NUT
NEERS.

The London Times says that the mutineers were
executed within the prison at Newgate, on the 23d
Of May. There names may be remembered, were
Matteo Corgalls, aged 36, better known as
"French Peter;' Pascaer Caadis, SO, otherwise
"Big Harry" George Keida, twenty-five, other
wise Lips" and Giovanni Cacaris, twenty one
otherwise "Joe the Cook" Shortly before 3
O'Clock the men were introduced to Marwood, the
executioner, and submitted themselves to the pro-
cess Of pinioning. They had previously written
to their friends, which they entrusted to the
Greek consul to be forwarded to their respective
destinations. At length all the necessary arrange
ments having been competed--the conyicts were
Daily Kennebec journal., 1876-06-07

1t may now be said OF Mr. Blaine, that
he has effectually united the Knott Of the
coil which his enemies have tried to weave
about him. Gentlemen, have you any
more investigations to proposeP Each
new attack only brings Mr.. Blaine nearer
the White House
Daily Kennebec journal., 1876-06-07

Blaine from any charge which had been
brought against him. This despatch Me
committee suppressed. And this was the
most fatal and disastrous step that could
be taken by the enemies of Dir. Blaine.
A conspiracy to ruin him has thus been
clearly established. And then to add to
their dilemma, the democratic House, by
party vote, refused to order the commit
tee to produce the evidence, indicating
the animus governing the conspirators,
and showing them to be, in the language
of the Boston Daily Advertiser, 1.-THE most
dastardly group OF political assassins who
ever disgraced this or any other country y
L is natural that the venom of the Con-
federates in Congress should be turned
against Mr. Blaine. With the hand and
the brain of a master he nnearthed their
latent treason. and permitted the demo-
cratic tiger that Northern doughfaces
thought had become tanned, to show its
teeth and glaring eyeballs again.
The conspirators saw in the result OF
the conventions recently held, to choose
delegates to Cincinnati, that Mr.. Blaine is
the peoples choice, and that to defeat him
at Cincinnati would give new cour-
age to the democratic party. to wrest the
government from the control of the re-
publicans.
Mondays proceedings in The House of
Representatives make plain and simple
the duty of the convention that is soon to
meet at Cincinnati. JAMES G.. BLAINE is
the undoubtcd choice Of the republican
masses as well as of ten thousands dem
ocrats who believe in honesty, integrity
and fair play, who would join the repub-
licans in saving the country from the dom
ination and rule Of 1.-THE most dastardly
group of political assassins that ever dis
graced this or any other country" and
that by majority without parallel in
the history o. the country.
TO THE CINCINNATI CONTENTION.
The committee have charge OF the ar
rangements for the excursion to Cincinna-
ii, held a meeting Saturday. Reports
from all sections of the State show deep
interest in the success of their candidate,
and it is certain that there will be large
delegation at the convention from Maine.
The tickets are good until June 2Sth. as
we have before announced and on any
,,o;n As tho convention will be held the
14th there will be ample time to visit
Washington and the Centennial Exhibi-
tion on their return. Information and
tickets can be obtained Of Col. IL. S. Os-
good, Augusta, or at the Portland & Roch-
ester railroad office, 1911 Middle street,
Portland.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1876-10-28
Prizes Weil BestoVN ed.

The annual presentation of prizes II
meriJorious pupils Of last years "D'
grade OF the First District school tool
place yesterday, when Mr.. J. e. sher
wood, Principal, presented the Two chief
prizes to Miss Clara Bosche and Master
VIM. Catlow, they having the highest
average per cent. for transfer to the In.
termediate School. The additional
prize for the pupil Obtaining the next
highest per cent. was given to Master
julius Benshausen. .......
The following pupils, who acted as
Monitors during the year, received sub.
stantial tokens; Elite Blakeslee, Msry
Collopy, Stella Egly, Ella Geist, Dena
Jochman, Alice Koester, George Martin,
Fred. Hulsmeler, Edward Kuegemann,
VIM. Collins, Louis Grothen and Louis
Bode.
A beautiful fiower.stand, of silver and
glass, inscribed "Miss Clara Bosche,
First District School, June, 1876. For
Scholarship" and a handsome seal ring
inscribed "William Catlow, First Dis
trict School, June, 1876" were the first
prizes. The second prize is a gold me-
dalion, with the inscription, "Julius
Benshausen, I'd Prize, First District
School, 1876"
The exercises were enlivened by ap-
propriate singing under direction of th Q
teachers, Misses Burley, Kellogg and
Harton and Prof. Zeinz.