THE JEFFERSONIAN. JDcuotci to politics, literature, Agriculture, Science, iMaralitu, anb encral intelligence. VOL. 25. STROUDSBURG, MONROE COUNTY, PA., MAY 3!, 1866. N0.12 Published by Theodore Scliocli TERMS Two dollars a year in advance and if no paid before the end or tne ycai, two dollars ana fitly els. will be charged. No p.per discontinued until all arrearages are paid, Tc.enr at the ontion of the Editor. lD.V Ivcrtisemeuts of one square of (cigl;l lines) or ess, oneor three insertions 31 au. tarn auuutonai rucrtion, 50 cents, monger ones in proportion. JOB PRIKTIKG, OF ALTj KIND8, Executed in the highest style or the Arl.andonthe most reasoriole terms. TREMESOOUS EXCITEMENT ! Death to High Prices! Up Town in a Blaze ! METZGAR & STORM, respectfully in form the public that the days of imposition prices have gone byin Slroudsburg, for the proof of which they invite their friends, from, both town and county, to call at their new Store, on Elizabeth Street, in Stroudsburg, one door below the Indian Queen Hotel, ex amine their goods and learn how low they sell them. We have DRY GOODS in almost endless variety, Cloths, Cassimeres and Vesthigs, Calicoes, Detains and Rlnslins, Trimmings and Motions, and ever'thing in that line. We have GROCERIES and PROVI SIONS, SUGARS, COFFEES, TEAS, SPK ES, FISH, PORK, and a full assortment in that line. We have Crockery Ware, Wooden Ware, Willow Were, Hardware, a general assort ment. TOBACCO of all-kinds, BOOTS AND SHOES, and in fact al most everything that can be called for in a completely stocked Store. Call and see for yourselves. "We take pleasure in showing goods without price, and can sell you caliches from 12-i cents to !25 cents per yard, and everything else pro portionately low We feel duly thankful for the many evi dences ot already received appreciation of our efforts to knock down war prices, and can assure the public that there is still room for a few more evidences of the same sort. Don't forget the place and give us a call. J. P. -METZGAR, JEROME STORM. March 29, 1S60. CHEAP GOODS, ARE NOW OFFERED BY A XEW FIRM, SMILEY & WALTON, (SUCCESSORS TO R. S. ST PLES.) The subscribers would hereby inform their friends and the public generally, that they have recently purchased the entire stock of R. S. Staples, and asso ciated themselves together as co-partners under the name of SMILEY & WALT OX, for the purpose of carrying on the Mer cantile trade in all its brances, at the well known stand latety occupied by It. S. .Staples. "We have already added to our former stock a fresh supply of FAXCY DRESS GOODS, SPRIXG STYLES. Our goods were bought low, since the late decline in prices, and our customers shall have the benefit of it. "We also keep a full assortment of choice Family Groceries Coot 11 ml S!ine. Crockery Ware, Wooden Ware, &c. In short, we mean to keep every thing that constitute a first clsss country store. Our purpose shall be to endeavor to give perfect Kiiitfactiou to all who favor us with their patronage. Come and see us. MORRIS SMILEY. JOS. T. WALTON. Stroudsburg, Pa., March 22, 18GG. FRAIVKLIX MILLER. Mmt Maker, ladcrtak- &c, &e. Is Prepared with a Large Stock of CABINET WAKE MHO MEET ALL demands upon him, or I will manufacture to order anything in his line, in the latest styles to suit the taste of customers. All work made of the best material and warranted. He is also prepared, with material and fixtures, to attend to the business of UNDERTAKING in a manner that cannot fail to prove satis factory to all who favor him with patron age. Prices moderate. Shop and Ware-Room on the corner of Sarah and Simpson Sts., April 5, 1866. STROUDSBURG, PA. Grcatcsi Cough Medicine IN THE 'WORLD, KOLLIKSISEAD'S COMPOUND SYRUP OF Tar, Wild Cherry and Hoarhound, For the cure of Coughs, Colds, Whooping Cough, Croup, Sore Throat, Iforse ness, Asthma, Injlamation of the Lungs, &c. &c. Pain in the Side and Breast, Bronchitis, Shortness of Breath, and all diseases tend ing to Pulmonary (Consumption. . Prepared and sold by W. HOLLINSHEAD, Druggist, Stroudsburg, Pa. PRICE 35 cts per Bottle. March 32, 1866. 3m. 1110. yfi&a3- Mercantile Appraisement OF MONROE COUNTY, For the Year 1866. The following is a list of the Venders of merciiandise, Kestaurante, &c, in the Coun ty ot Monroe, classed in accordance with the several acts of Assembly relating to the same. . Class. Amount. Philip Miller, H $7 00 Flory & Brother, 14 7 00 George Fable. , 12 12 50 Charles Waters & Son, 14 7 00 Henry Shoemaker, 14 7 00 H. C Leva n way, 14 7 00 Brown & Keller, 13 10 00 James A. Pauli, 14 7 00 Hess & Co., 14 7 00 Robert Huston, 14 7 00 James B. Morgan, 14 7 00 C. D. Brodhead, 14 7 00 John O. Say lor, 14 7 00 Jacob Miller, 14 7 00 Robert Boys, 14 7 00 Smiley &, Walton, 14 7 00 J. S. Staples, 14 7 01) D. H. WyckotT, 13 10 00 Wm. Keiter, 14 7 00 Santheitner & Herman 12 12 50 M. M. Burnet, 14 7 00 Darius Dreher, 14 7 00 Alexander Raubenold, 14 7 00 H. S. Wagner, 13 10 00 Morris Drake, 14 . 7 00 Metzgar & Storm, 14 7 00 William M. James, 14 7 00 Wallace & Co. 12 12 50 James Gnuger, 14 7 00 J. II. McCany, 14 7 00 1 Reuben Miller, 14 7 00 C. Hiller, billa-d room, 1 table 6 m, 15 00 Godfrey Ruff, do do 1 do 6 m, 15 00 James ZJallantvne, 14 7 00 Frederick Fable, 14 7 00 Nicholas Ruster, 13 10 00 Charles Keller, 14 7 00 J. S. Williams & Co., " ' " liquor m. 12 12 50 Sabina DeYoung, 14 7 00 Miss R. M organ. 14 7 00 Miss Wintennute, 14 7 00 Drugs and Medicines. Wm. Ilollinshead, 13 10 00 Dreher & Brother, 13 10 00 Deilrick & Williams, 14 7 00 Hamilton, D. .Saylor & Brother, 14 7 00 Jerome Fenner, 14 7 00 A. W. Loder, 14 7 00 Alonzo B. Shafer, 14 7 00 Casper Metzgar, - 14 7 00 J. A. Bossard, 14 7 00 Charles Williams, 14 7 00 Jerome S. Williams, distillery, 15 00 RoSs, Reuben Hartzell, 14 7 00 Sinithfield, Amos Labar, 14 7 00 David Shannon, 14 - 7 00 Ibs.ilom Weaver, 14 7 00 A. B. Burrell, - 14 7 00 B. F Brodhead, . 14 7 00 James Bell. Jr. 14 7 00 Labar & Heller, 14 7 00 A. D. Freece, 14 7 00 Wm. A. Brodhead, billiard 30 00 " " ten pin Alley G m, 15 00 Wm. N. Peters, 14 7 00 middle Siai(Iifie!d, E. G. Shoemaker 14 7 00 Stroud, Decker & Dunn, 14 7 00 Thomas Stemples, 14 7 00 Fine & Fisher, 14 7 00 Clicsiuitliiii, L. M. Heller, 14 7 00 Charles Tidd, 14 7 00 Samuel Arnold, 14 7 00 John Merwine, 14 7 00 Eld red, John Harter, 14 7 00 Joseph Hawk, 14 7 00 Arnest Pcarsol, 14 7 .00 Polk, David Kresge, 14 7 00 I Henry McClelan 14 7 00 Harper, Craig, Wills & Co., 14 7 00 Peter Gilbert, 14 7 00 R. M. Kresge, 14 7 00 S Lee . 14 7 00 Barrett, j J. S. Coleman, 14 7 00 j Shafer & Rinehart, 14 7 00 Decker & Dunn, 13 10 00 ' Palens & Northrop, 14 7 00 Philip Rockafellow, 14 7 00 Paradise, I Charles Henry, 14 7 00 j James Kintz, 14 7 00 ; George R. Smith, 14 7 00 j Pocono, D. Custard. ' 14 7 00 j Jacob Stouffer, 14 7 00 George Leeig, ' 14 7 00 Aaron Bowman, 14 7 00 David Burret, 14 7 00 Mary Knipe, 14 7 00 George Fable, 14 7 00 Tobyliaiiuafi, Isaac Slouffer, 14 7 00 Charles Blecksley, .14 7 00 Coolbaugli Dodge &Co., 13 10 00 James A. Young, 14 7 00 Susan Young, 14 7 00 Jackson, J. H. Marvin, 14 7 00 An appeal will be held at the Commission ers Office in Slroudsburg, on the 2d day of June, 1866, whon and where all persons who feel aggrieved can attend if they think prop- ef PETER GRUVER, Mercantile Appraiser. State Agricultural Society. THE NEXT ANNUAL EXHIBITION of the Pennsylvania Agricultural Soci ety will be held at EASTON, Northampton County, on Tuesday, Wednes-Jay. Thursday and Friday, September 25, 26, 27 and 28, 1866. PREMIUM LISTS will be ready for delivery early in June. A. BOYD HAMILTON, Pres. A. B. Lonqaker, Sec'ry. Harrisburg, May 10, 1866.-3w. Delaware, Lackawanna & Western RAIL ROAD. I fammr Spring Arrangement, Feb. 26,1866. PASSENGER TRAINS LEAVE. WESTWARD. EASTWARD. Morning Evin'g Train. ' Train. A. M P. M. STATIONS. .Mornv j Tnun. P. M. Even'g Train. P. M. o.oo; -i.oo 11.30! 7.05 11.475 7.22 11.59! 7.34 li! 10 7 54 12,15 7.59 ' in Kr. on ! New York, ! New Hampton. Washington. Oxford, Bridgevllle, Mauunka Chunk. Delaware, Mount Uethcl. Water Gap. Slroudsburg. Spraguerllle, Henryville. Oakland. Forks. Han i 10.35 6.10 7.50 7.40 7 30 7.25 2.30 2.08 1.56 1.45 1.39 1.30 1.00 12.44 12.30 12.19 12.09 11.53 11.35 11.10 11.02 10.37 10.27 10.15 9 55 9.23 9.15 859 8.35 8.18 S ? ;;) 7.20M C.55SJ 8.29 8.45 8.58 9.10 9.20 935 9.52 J.lGj 1.30 1.415 0.4 1q 6.295 6.19 6.10 5.56 5.4 lp 5.233 4.49S 4.4IJC 4.32U 4.15 3. IS 3.40 3.25 3.02 2.47 2.20 2.07 1.50 M. 1.52- 2.08 2.4fi; 10.11 3.00 10.24 3.23 10.40 3 35 10.53 3.48 11.10 4.08 11.30 4.52 10.47 5.00 10.55 5.111 11.11 5.30 11.31 5 5S 11.53 r..20 12.15 0.41' 12.35 J Tobyhanna. Gou'ldsboro ( Moscow . Dunning. ( Gjeenville. , SuRANTON. Clatk's Summit, , Abinglon. i Factoryville. Nicholson, Hnpboltoin, ( Montrose. New Milford, I 7.55 ; 7.34 ; 7.15 A. M. oo: 12.55 P. M. P. M. CONNECTIONS. Westward. The MORNING TRAIN from New York connerls at MANUNKA CHUNK with the train leaving Philadelphia (Kensington De pot) at 7 30 a. m., and Great Bend with the through Mail Train on the Erie Railway, with sleeping car attached, stopping at all the principal stations on that road, and arri ving at Buffalo at 6.10 a. m. The Evening Train from New York con nects at Manunka Chunk with the train lea ving Philadelphia (Kcnsing Depot) at 3.30 p. m.; arrives at Scranton at 11.30, where it remains till 10.25 next morning, when it leaves, arrivingat Great Bend at 12.55 p. m., connecting with the day Express on the Erie Railway. Eastward. The Morning Train from Great Bend co n nects there with the Cincinnati Express on the Erie Railway from the West; at Manun ka Chunk with a train for Philade.'dhia and intermediate stations, arriving in Philadel phia at 6.30 p. in.; and at New Hampton with a train for Easton, Bethlehem, Allen town, Reading and Harrisburg, arriving at Harrisburgat 8.30 p. m. The Evening Train from Great Bend con nects there with the New York Express on the Erie Railway from the West ; at Manun ka Chunk with a train which runs to Belvi- dere, where it lies over until 6 o'clock the next morning and ot New Hampton with an Express Train for Easton, Bethlehem, Al lentown, Reading and Ilarrisburjr. At Scranton. connections are made with trains on the Lackawanna and Bloomsburg Railroad to and from Pittston, Kingston, Wilkesbarre, Berwick, Bloomsburg, Danville Northumberland, Harrisburg and interme diate station?, and with trains on thi? Dela ware and Hudson Railroad to and from Car bondale and intermediate stations. WATTS COOKE, Superintendent. R. A. HENRY, General Ticket Agent. TERRIBLE EXC1TE3IEST I ! ! Ho for StroHdsburg ! ALL ABOARD FOR THE NEW STORE WITH NEW GOODS, MESSRS. DETRICK & WILLIAMS have opened a New Store for the sale of DRUGS, MEDICINES, WAT CUES, CLOCKS, and .IE WELR Y, on Main-street, in Stroudsburg, next door to the Post-office, where they have on hand the largest and best assortment of Watches, Clocks, Jewelry, Drugs, Paints, Oils, Varnishes, Glass, Sash, Doors, Blinds, Brushes of all kinds. Per fumery, Spices and Station ary, ever offered for sale i7i this County. Call and be Convinced. 1st. That we have the largest and bestas' sortment of choice goods in the market. 2d. We have all NEW GOODS. 3d. We are determined to please all who favor us with th"ir patronage. 4th. We will sell lower than any other house in the Borough. Country Merchants and Physicians' orders will be filled al the lowest wholesale prices. Please call before purchashing elsewhere. NO CHARGE FOR SHOWING GOODS. (r Particular attention paid to the re - iring of Watches, Clocks and Jewelry, &c, pairing and all work warranted. C. S. DETRICK, P. S. WILLIAMS. Stroudsburg, May 10, 1866. JAS. F. MAXWELL, MANUFACTURER OF Fire and Water Proof Composition GRAVEL ROOFS, STROUDSBURG. PENN'A., T ERPECTFULLY calls the attention of jLj persons about to build, not to fail in a- dop'ing our well-known mode of Roofing, which is now principally used on almost all first-class buildings throughout the United States. Our Roots have all the combined advantages of cheapness and durability, Be- ing perfectly air-tight, there is none so cool in summer nor so warm in winter. Thev are aLo perfectly fire and water proof, and A few days ago he returned and express warranted to stand good at least for twenty- ed a desire to serve out his term. The five years. Besides, they are put on at al- 0Dy explanation given is that while out inosi naif me cost in eiinur 1111, diulu ui emu- gles. Persons having old tin, shite or shin- gle llootd leaking badjy, can nave tnem re paired and made fully as good as new, with out taking off any of the old Roofe, Address Box No. 3, Post-Ulhce, April 5, 1866. STROUDSBURG, PA. Trout Fishing. The following from The Country Gentleman gives us some practical infor mation in relation to trout fishing. We transfer it to our columns for the benefit of tyros in the sport : First, as to the habits of the trout. They seek in the warm season, clear, cool running water. In winter, they retreat to the deeper water, such as fords and deep holes. The trout may be said to dislike civilization, and when the forest and brush are cleared from his old haunts, he takes good care to leave also. There are many streams in this region which twenty years ago yielded troutabundantly that are now almost deserted. Solitude is therefore indispensible to their increase, except when propagated by artificial means. When spring opens, and the streams are'warmed by the sun, tbctrouts run up into the brooks, and may then be taken by experienced anglers. The trout is very shy, and he who would catch him must keep without the range of his eye as much as possible. Noise does not fright en him. They usually lie under logs or edges of rocks, or under banks, or in any place where seclusion can be obtained. When in search of food, as at sunset or in the early morning, or at times on cloudy days, they are all about the stream, but will oftenest be found in quick water or in the very deepest waiter. becond, the best time to catch. This is usually in the morning and at evening Cloudy days preferred to bright days be cause the fish are then less liable to see the annler. Often in pond fishinsr. a liirht ripple on the surface of the water is as good as cloudy weather. And often, too have had great success in the brightest day. It is impossible to tell just when they will bite best. My rule is to go whenever I getready, and take the chance. pril. May and June are the best months. Then as to the bait. For brook fish ing, th'ere is nothing better than the angle worm or a dew worm. For pond fishing, the artificial fly, and so vice versa. Large trout, however, are oftene3t caught with the fly. Miunows arc good and will fre quently tempt large trout wheu the worn and fly both fail. Enjoying a Prayer Meeting. Some thirty years ago, in a town in New York loni: since noted for "stated preachinir," old Deacon Bemont was con ducting a prayer meeting in the church. His seat was in Irontof the pulpit, where a door opened into a small closet. Ihe worthy old deacon leaning his chair back against the door that opened inward, hap pened to tip his chair beyond its balance, trusting to the treacherous door, when down he went, heels up, into the closet, to the no small consternation of the audience. The poor deacon had to be drawn out by his legs, chair and all, and stared about him in profound bewilder-mentatill-constrained tittering that greet ed his advent. Some time after this episode, a noted revivalist was holding a series of meetings in the same church, and in conversing with the young people on the subject of personal piety, amongst other questions he asked a lady whom he was anxious to interest on the subject. "Did you ever enjoy prayer and confer ence meetings?" She replied she thought she did once enjoy such a season. The minister then anxiously inquired "When and where did you experience this sensation V She replied, with per fect sincerity, "It was when old Deacon Betnont fell into the closet and was drag ged out uninjured by the heels." The minister appeared so well satisfied with M this conversation that he asked no more questions in that quarter. Fast Riding. An Englishman, boasting of the supe riority of the horses in his country, men tioned that a celebrated racer had run a mile a minute. "My good fellow," exclaimed an Ameri can present, "that is less than the average rate of our common roadsters. I live on my plantation near Port Royal ; and when I ride in a hurry to town of a morning, my shadow can't keep up with me, but generally comes into the warehouse to find me about a minute and a half after my arrival. One morning the beast was restless, and I rode him as hard as I could several, times around the newspaper of fice, iust to take the Old Ilarrv out of j hira. Well, sir, he went so fast that the wl10le time I saw mv back directly before me, and was twice in danger of running over myself." There are a great many Iloyts in Or ange County, and they will please take notice (and govern themselves according ly) that a social gathering of the Iloyts, from all quarters of the globe is to be held at Stamford, Conn., on the 20th and 21st of June next. A circular is publish- cd and signed by divines, lawyers, phy- sicians, merchants, iaruiers and editors, all of whom are known by the name of JToyt, inviting members of the family to tjle meeting. Five years ago a man in thc-Ohio states- prison succeeded in making ins escape. nr prison lie got mai rieu It WOU1CI DO urjaijant to say any! iy anything more. The military force now on duty in Vir ginia consists of forty-four companies of regulars, numbering two'thousand men. -rv -n..... i in . the early part of the eighteenth century, was a believer in apparitions. The fol lowing conversation of the bishop with J udge r owell is recorded : "Since I saw you," said the lawyer, "I have had occular demonstration of the existence of nocturnal apparitions "I am glad you are become a convert to truth : but do you say actual ocular demonstration ? Let me know the par ticulars of the story." " My lord, I will. It was, let me see, last Thursday night, between the hours of eleven and twelve, but nearer the latter than the former, as I lay sleeping in ray bed, I was suddenly awaked by an uncom mon noise, and heard something coming up stairs and stalking directly towards my room ; the door flying open, I drew back my curtain, and saw a faint glim mering light enter my chamber." "Of a blue color no doubt." "The light of a pale blue, my lord, and followed by a tall meagre personage, his locks hoary with age, and clothed in a long loose gown; a leathern girdle was a bout his loins, his beard thick and griz ly, a large fur cap on his head, and a long staff in bis hand. Struck with astonish ment, I remained for some time motion less and silent; the figure advanced, star ing me full in the face : I then said, Whence, and what art thou V " What was the answer tell me what was the answer ?" "The following was the answer I re ceived : 'I am watchman of the night, an't please your honor, and made bold to come up stairslo inform the family of their street door beins: open, and that if it was not soon shut, they would proba bly b je roooeu neiore morniusr. Something Hew about Buttons. An exchange paper speaks of a new invention in buttons recently patented, which will work a revolution in that branch of tailoring if it works well in practice. It says that by this invention buttons can be attached to any part of wearing apparel without the use of thread, anl can be almost instantly applied and removed. The attaching of the buttons makes no hole, cuts no threads in the cloth, leaves no mark when removed, and is held in its place with perfect security The invention consists solely in making the button with a spiral wire to be inser ted into the cloth like a cork screw, and tneu nresseu down Hat so as to iorm a ring to hold the buttou in place. We certainly are or tne opinion that tms is one of the most effectual and useful in ventions that has ever been introduced, and bids fair to revolutionize the whole system of Button Manufacture, a3 hereto fore in use. UNLY the nation which invented 'com fort' was capable of conceiving temper,' for 'good temper' is to the mor al what 'comfort' is to the physical man. It is the most contented, the most com jortablc state of the soul ; the greatest happiness both for those who possess it, and for those'who feel its influence. Perhaps it i? found in perfection in wo man alone; for it is rather a passive than an active quality : and yet we must by no means confound it with the mere apathy, which is either tedious, or exas perates one's auger and contempt; where as 'good temper' soothes and tranquillizes all who approach it. It is a truly kind, loving, and cheerful principle ; mild and balmy audas a cloudless May-day. With 'gentleness' in its own character, 'comfort' in his house, and 'good temper in his wile, the earthly leucity or man is com plete. Tour of a German Prince. When Lord Nelson was leaving Lon don, on his last but glorious expedition a gainst the enemy, a quantity of cabin furniture was ordered to be sent on board his ship. He had a farewell dinner-party at his house ; and the upholsterer having waited upon his lordship, with an account of the completion of the goods, was brought into the eating-room, in a corner of which his lordship spoke of him. The uphol sterer stated to his noble employer, that everything was fiuished and packed, and would go in the waggon, from a certaiu inu, at six o'clock. "And you go to the inn, Mr. A., and see them off?" "I shall, my lord ; I shall be there jmnctnally at six." " A quarter before six, Mr. A. (re- i turned Lord Nelson), bo there a quarter i before six. To that quarter of an hour I owe every th ing in lift e. After June 1st, all State Bank notes will be refused in payment of debt at the different National Banks, or for deposits, except at such a discount as will enable them to return the notes to their respec tive bauks, and receive uational currency in exchange. This is done in conse quence of the high tax that Government levies on all Sta'te circulation that is out after that time. Our readers should be careful not to receive too many of these notes, otherwiso they will lose by their depreciation. We hope the time will soon come when theso notes will be en tirely out of circulation. A bachelor in Albany has about ono xfn. jpuwjubii. uisnup oi uioucescer, in baby a month left at his door, accompa-umpiiantly): That's all the law allows nied with the request that he will "ohar-yOU. itably provide for it and bring it up( , righteously." An occasional baby in the j A resident of Wilksbarre was garoted regular honest way is undoubtedly a do- and robbed of 81100 Thursday evening, sirable present ; but an attack of infantry near t10 jorth Pennsylvania Railroadfdc by platoons, upon a poor unprotected pot jn Philadelphia. " h.-irthfilnr. mnsfc bo appalling to the last. degree. As a Sanitary measure the Legisla ture of the State of New York baa given the Board of Ilealth of New York city exclusive power to regulate the sale of li qours. Licenses must emanate from the Board of Health, who must be very cir cumspect as to the "personal responsibili ty and respectability" of a person to whom a license is granted. All low, rowdyisb. and irresponsible characters are to be de nied licenses and their "places" closed. Thus it is expected to place a check up- on tne evils ot tue present loose and vil lainous liquor selling system, and bring" it under complete and restraining control. The police have already commenced put ting the new excise law into force, and the effect upon the keepers of low dens and groggeries can readily be imagined. The Union State Central Committea met in Philadelphia on Wednesday last, and completed their organization for the campaign. The Chairman, Col. Frank Jordan, presided, and E. II. Rauch, of Reading, was appointed Secretary pro tern. The usual sub-committees wer eappointed. George W. Hammersley, of Germantown, A. W. Benedict, of Huntingdon, and J. Robley Dunglison, of Philadelphia, wero appointed permanent Secretaries of the Committee. A large majority of the mem bers from the different parts of the State were in attendance, and the proceedings were of the most harmonious character. The reports from all parts of the common wealth were most encouraging. All wero confident of the triumphant election of our standard-bearer, General Geary. Death with Horrible Deliberation. At St. Louis, Missouri, a few days since, a German shot himselt m the Wes tern Cemetery. It appears that after he had spread an oil cloth upon the excava ted clay of a grave he took a seat ; he then fixed a string over the trigger of a heavily loaded shot gun, and then looped it around his right foot, rested his head on the muzzle, and blew his head off from the eyes backwards, as completely as if it had come under the scalpel. He lay with his head toward the edge of aa opened grave, and his feet against a lo cust tree, with his scalp dangling from the uppermost branches. A new law concerning miuors is being practically put to use. Messrs. Baldwin & Curry, keepers of a billiard saloon in Meadville, were arrested a day or two since on a complaint of allowing minors to frequent and play in said saloon, con trary to the law. They were held to bail in the sum of 8600 to appear at the Au gust term of the Court of Quarter Sessions to answer the offence. Congress has passed a bill providing for the coinage of metallic five-cent pieces, and directing that the three and five cent fractional currency shall be withdrawn from circulation. Three cent coins of nickel and silver were issued in largo numbers about a years ago, but very few of them are now curreut. Now that the premium upon coin has so greatly dimin ished, we may expect a different result when the new mint-drops appear. Lieut. Blanking, Adjutantof the Freed man's Bureau, while walking the Htreets of Meridian, Miss., in company with a Mr. Woodruff, the other night, was shot at by some unknown persons form behind, and pierced with three bullets, which caused his death in about two hours. During the bombardment of Yalparaiso, Gen. Kilpatrick passed about the city on horseback, amid the bursting shells en couraging the firemen in their efforts to subdue the flames, enthusiastic cheers Chilians. He was greeted with from the admiring The Oldest House. There is a house iu Pembrohc, Maa sachuctts, which is two hundred and thir ty years old. It is still inhabited, has al ways been in one family, and is believod to bo the eldest house in the United States. A Justice of the Peace in Nevada a greed to try a case in which a beef was in dispute and to take the tripe for his fees. While holding court he hung the fees on a nail outside of the cabiu, and during his charge to the jury one of the lawyers stole them ! George E. "Badger of North Carolina is dead. He was Secretary of the Trea sury under Gen. Harrison, and afterwards a U. S Senator for six years. He was an old fashioned conservative Whig, and an able, honest man. A gentleman in Indiana was to have been married on a Sunday, but his intend ed died on the Thursday night before, and ho the Tuesday following the propos ed wedding day. The Wabash Plaindealct suggests an improvement on the stylo of making Bi bles the addition of a leaf or two after the record of births, etc., for divorces. - . .I-. Wife (complainingly): I haven't more 1 ft . t 1 -t T" 1 tf. tian n third of the bed. Husband (tri- : Peraererenco is a conquering Gensraj.
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