ILL r 1 Elcuotci to politics, literature, Agriculture, Scieuce, iiloralitn, au& (Seucral intelligence. VOL. 26. STROUDSBURG, MONROE COUNTY, PA., JANUARY 9, IS63. NO. 41. Published by Theodore Schocb. TERMS Two dollars a year in advance-and if not l?4it bnfore the end oftha year, two dollars and filfy et. will be charged. No parterdiv-ontinued until lt arrcatagesare paid, eicept at the option of lire E-Aiior. mAdvertiseinCHtsofone square of (eight lines) or st,onor three insertions $ I 59. Each additional insertion, 58 ces. Longer ones in proportion. ion punriG, Or ALL KINDS, Eieeuted in t he highest style of the Att.atnd onthe most reasonable terms. "EORGE Is. "WALKER,"" A larjre number of rarms wanted. Residence at John Kern's, Main street, Stroudsburg, Pa. Oct. 17, 18G7. Drs. JACKSON & BIDLACK, PHYSICIANS AM) SUKGEOXS. DRS. JACKSON & BIDLACK, are prepared to attend promptly to all calls of a Professional character. Ojjict Op posite the Stroudsburg Bank. April 25, 1667.-tf. C.W. SEIP, M. D., Physician and Surgeon, Has removed his office and residence to the building, lately occupied by Wm. Davis, sq., on Alain-street. Devoting all his time to his profession he will be prepared to an- awerall calls, either day or night, when not professionally engaged, with promptness. C7 Charges reasonable. 2Q Stroudsburg, April 11, lS67.-tf. DR. A.H.SEEfV!, DENTIST, WILL be pleased to 'see all who wish to have their Dentistry done in a proper and careful manner, beautiful sets of artificial teeth made on Uold, feilver, or Rub ber Plates as persons may desire. Teeth carefully extracted" without pain, if desired. The public are invited to give him a call at the office formerly occupied by Dr. Jseip, next door to the Indian Queen Hotel. All work warranted. April 25, '67. A Card. Dr. A. REEVES JACKSON, Physician and Surgeon, BEGS TO ANNOUNCE THAT HAV ing returned from Europe, he is now prepared to resume the active duties of his profession. In order to prevent disappoint ment to persons living at a distance who may wish to consult him, he will be fouDd at his office every THURSDAY and SAT URDAY for consultation and the perform ance of Surgical operations. Dec. 12, 107.-1 jr. NEW STORE JUST OPENED WITH NEW GOODS. Buy your Dry Goods of R. F. & H. D. BUSH, Corner of Main & Chestnut Streets, (Next Door to Washington Hotel,) STROUDSBURG, PA.t "Who have received from New York and Philadelphia, the The Largest'and Best Selected Stock Ja market, consisting of Dry Goods, Dress Goods, Silks, Shawls, Cassimercs, Satinets, Broadcloths, White Goods, Mourning Good, Shroudings, &c., FRENCH MER1NOES, (all colors) EMPRESS CLOTHS, ALPACAS, .PLAID & PLAIN POPLINS, fctlAWLS, (all styles) BLANKETS, COUNTERPANES, BREAKFAST SHAWLS, BALMORAL SKIRTS. WOOL CAPS & HOODS, UNDER B H HITS & DRAWERS, LADIES' VEST, &-C, &c, &o. Sole agent for the Odessa Patent Collapsing Skirt, t full assortment of HOSIERY, GLOVES and YANKEE NOTIONS, too numerous to mention. A full line of CiEPETS, FLOOR OIL-lIOTll AND MATTING. All of which will be sold at the lowest possible prices. 07" Butler and Eggs taken in exchange for goods. U. F. BUSH, , I, D. BUSH. May 2, 15G7.-1 yr. ADDEESS OF THE OF THE JEFFERSONIAN. STROUDSBURG, JANUARY 1st, 1868. THE EXCURSION. We have all got round that circle Which takes a year to go; A.J. went with us too, I think, But not by Buffalo. It was a grand Excursion, For the moon kept company As we went gaily round the sun "To see what we could, see." We took our mountains and our seas, The sunshine and the storm; We tried to mix them best to please And do ourselves no harm, But there was One to shape our ends, Of whom too little thought. For where we looked for smoothest seas The darkest storms were fought. And many were washed overboard, And many tears were t-hed, And many were th hope." and fears We passed with joy or dread. But here we are, just where we were, One year ago to-day, And gladly will we cruise again Though storms still haunt the way. Though almost every passenger Finds fault with food and fare, Yet none decline the honor Of a trip they don't know where ; And we're going, going, going, Going on this trip again. But who ehall make the voyage through No mortal here can name. Some must from time to time, to fall out. But on the ship will plow, And little ones will take their place And crowd as crowded now; The wail of sorrow will be heard, Then joy will inlervene, And life will show, as it has shown An ever-shifting scene: OUR TOWN. Our town is growing, as it should. In all that's laudable and good. As weeds grow, best in the best soil So will the bad howe'er we toil To root it up or on it tread And train up virtue in its stead. Both tare and wheat together grow. And will until that time we know When the long-promised Millennium, With all its gjcrious scenes shall come. That we would gladly hail that day Is proven less by what we say Than by our works, which all behold, We prize a something more than gold. Aye, lives there one amngst us here But would, with welcome mot eincere, Rejoice to see that day come in Which marks the end of wrong and einl In the great city 'tis a strife, For wealth that costs sometimes e'en life, But we live like one family, Wheie higher interests all agree. No " bulls and bears" excite us hre To growl o'er "stocks the live long year. We do not ask forold to buy, This world of care o'er which to sigh. Enough, this is the word we prize To this alone our elibrts rise. You, city gent, remember thi, Excitement is not perfect bliss. And your high-pres?ure city life Is but a concentrated strife. Our moderale aims we surest gain And where we miss we less complain. Our journey is an even way Where fullest good has fullest sway. OUR COUNTRY. Our Country! 'lis one Country still, Could not bb else 'gainst Heaven's will Though oft there foreboding ill. War had not been had not that Eye Which rules the nations from on high . Seen it a sad necessity. That conflict and that trial came Not without purpose, without aim, Nor wholly of politic name. Who sided with the cause of right Felt we ere long must pass the night To share a far more glorious light. There is no surer thing below Than this, which mortals all should know. That Truth shall live and Right shall grow. Our Country, honored in the right, Shows to the world no borrowed light Which kings may puff and all is right. We, self-supported, stand alone, And, though reluctant, kings must own That men can live without a throne. Heaven decreed that this thould be A chosen land for Liberty, And naught can thwart that destiny. ONWARD. That enterprise which makes us great Is onward still in every State. But first, and most important too, Is that which cuts the barrier through Which separates Pacific's shore To bring her wealth more near our door. The Iron Horse, wi,h puffing pace, Is at the Itocky Mountains' base: Twill up and o'er and then descend To join with the " Pacific end". The Indian protest, all in vain; His Buffalo shall hear the train; And though his "hunting ground 'is dear We'll make its usefulness appear. Why should we go around the Cape Or cross the Iethtnus to escape Three thousand miles of " overland". When we a rail-road can command. And in six days, when it is done, Across our continent can rua 1 That "opening day" will far surpass j All else the! men have brought to pas. Our public works and public themes Surpass our fathers wildest dreams; Our wealth and enterprise unfold A field of greatness yet untold. With light and knowledge full and free We rise to our high destiny. We will not boast but must look down On those who live beneath a crown. In all that's good, benevolent Our people speak most eloquent. Societies by hundreds stand Waiting to give the helping hand. The call, be it just at our door, Or come it frm a foreign shore," 'Tis all the same, 'tis human need, We show ourselves the " friend in deed' WARNING. One enterprise I must disclaim, Tis adding to our broad domain ; What need we of those fields of ice Walrusia for which Seward sighs I Or those tornado, earthquake isles O'er whih he too with craving smiles! We need our millions more to-day To wipe our burdening debt away; That weighty debt which tempts to cheat. Makes men dishonest, indiscreet. Tina craving appetite I fear More than all else tint's threatening here. In the world's history I find M ore wrecked on th;s than else combined. Not the Equator nor the Pole, Between these we remain a wholk! CAMPAIGN OF '67. The war was o'er but there was more That was to be completed, This Congress strugsled hard to do, ' But A. J. had defeated: The "nigger" yet the bilious pill ! That stirred the great confusion, That caused the war. that knocked it o'er And brought for peace delusion. chorus : 'Tis nigger here and nigger there And nigger over yonder, Tis nigger mixed with every thing, For nigger wount stay under. Election came and in the name Of any thing to raise it The Democrats piled up their gains' And then hurrahed to praise it; The Radi-cfffr beheld their " falls" And stood aghast in wonder Whilst sir A. J. to have his way Declared the Congress under. CHORV8 : 'Twas nigger here and whiskey there, &.c. But we have straightened op again, Although the shock was awful And with our Congress now at work We'll do what's best and lawful: Impeachment we will drop becauee Old Andy's hands are fettered And he can do not much of harm Though stubborn and unlettered. choris : Though nigger here and whiskey there, &c. When next we vote a President, Which will be in November, -This case that is upon our hands I think we will remember. And that Vice President may bo A tailor or a weaver But he must be an honest man And not a vile deceiver. chorus : If nigger here and whiskey there, &c. Our cause is grand and we will stand Upon it to the letter, Untfl the party who oppose Can show us something better. If timid ones forsake their guns The faithful do it never, 'Tis understood, for the best good Of all we'll struggle ever. chorus : Though nigger here and vvhWkey there, &c. Error and Truth, by age and youth Have zealously competed. But the right cause by human laws Has never been defeated; And to the call to stand or fall. Though, fighting the infernal, We'll rally here, pledge nil that's dear For Truth, which is eternal. CHOHU8 :' With nigger here and whiskey there, &c. P. S. The abolition of Slavery is an ac complihed fact, but the Democrats seem still to hunger and thirst after the flesh pots of Africa, and the "nig?er is their hobby, as it was years ago, on all political questions. They, are determined to haunt and taunt the "Radicals" with this obsolete term to the end of what they call democracy. We thought we would give them, in the above Eong, & bit of nigger" and whiskey for their own special ed.lication. REFLECTIONS. Although at quite a length I've run, A word or two and I am done : The winter with its piercing air, Reminds that sympathetic care Should be bestowed on those whose lot Is poverty and pinching want. Let us look round nor t'ein excuse Because some lack by their own abuse. Think of the little ones in need, Whatever be the the sire' misdeed, And Heaven, with blessings from the skies, Will well repay your sacrifice. There is no surer promise given, Or sooner answered by High Heaven, Than that which Charity bestows On all who succor human woes. MY WISH. My wish U just the same to-day 'Twas in the past, will be I way; The same to you as all mankind. That you the best of life may find. In the Right Way, by Wisdom led, Honor and love bo on your head. If via look back there's much to mourn, And much nt borrow has been borne, But now we throw all ills away To light with hope this New Year's Day: Let the dead bury their own dead Whil'et we rauc temples in their stead. There's wealth in love and health in joy Which sorrow's raven wings destroy; Let us then grasp firmly those And rise above all human woes. 'Tis merry time! this hoi i-d ay Invites to happiness and play ; The glowing face, the nimble feet, The hearty laugh, the.lively stre-et, The merry bells, the New Year toys, The cheery "iris, the romping boys, ' The every thing which goes to raise The pleasure of this best of days ! FINALE. I leave you now. - If there should be Another year For you and me, I hoDe to meet From week to week And have a word Or two to speak. And, at its end. To greet again My Patrons all With poet pen. If what I've said In love to you x Is worth a "Greenback," One or two. Ungenerous I If not to be The one to eay " Most gratefully." For the Jefiersoniaa. THE UNION VOLUNTEER. BY II. LANGFORD. CHAPTER XIII. DARK PLOTS. Gonsalvo was seated in his private room; and upon the table lay a pile of papers, among which he shuffled occasion ally. One drawback remained upon his happiness, and that was the disappearance of a certain document, whose possession enabled him to exercise a great influence in eociety on account of his wealth; and that paper in the hands of any other would immediately expose him to disgrace, and, perhaps, public trial. This calamity caused him some uneasiness, butihe hope of recovering from existence, those who etood in the path of prosperity, somewhat relieved his present suffering, and led him to depend for peace and happiness in the selection of an accomplished executor. With these intentions he sat quietly, and forced himself to smile, looking with sat isfaction on the letter which ho held in his hand. The door opened softly, and a servant entered to announce a visitor. Gonsalvo glanced over the card, and directed that he should be admitted at once. The scr rant retired, and he commenced to clear away the documents in haste then sat down to await the appearance of the guest. " The Honorable Mr. Edgerton." And the attendaut, as he announced the visi tor, closed the door and retired. Gon salvo rose quickly an J courtcsicd, at the same time inviting him to a seat, and, af ter a few remarks as to the weather and the news of the day, they proceeded to business. " Having, for a considerable time, heard of your abilities as a detective offi cer, and learned much of your exploits while engaged in that honorable profes sion, I sent for you on a very great mat ter of importance, and calculated to be very injurious to those whom it may con cern. Besides, fully confident that your sagacity for hunting up clues to perpe trations of robbery, or any thing else that disturbs the common weal, is oftentimes very shrewd end active, atid has proved itself extremely useful to the civil author ities in general, hem. you agree with me, Mr. Edgerton?" "Possibly, Mr. Cameon, though fail ure has often attended my most vigilant efforts." " Hera. Of course, sir, there are cases occurring that defy detection ; but sup pose a case where there arc actual proofs of one's dishonesty, aud clues also as to where he may be fouud; do you think there are, or could be any impediments to his arrest? " " Certainly not, Mr. Cameon, provided the law took cognizance of his offence, and issued warrants." " Issued warrants, mean writs, enabling another? " " Yes, sir. " Hem. Weir, we there are conditional hem, hem. You one man to arrest will suppose that circumstances con- nected with the above case, hem. Sup pose that he to whom the inquiry was his offender done was unwilling to "ive over to the course of the law. but would greatly reward any person who should arrest him, and give his offender over to his own custody. Do you think that such a proceeding would be illegal? " " Of course, sir, the laws of the coun try do not permit the guilty to be puu islied by hitn who is individually wronged. There are common rights established for offenders'. The Commonwealth decrees their punishment or pardon, and private vengeance cannot be tolerated the ag grieved must appeal to tho Law in every case." Gonsalvo drew his chair closer, and dc-' termined to bring the business to a point. Edgerton had ere this perceived that the wrong which was committed on hUn was a private one, and would fetch a price; consequently he kept aloof from inquiry, knowing that in his own good time the secret would come out; with this appar ent knowledge of the matter he cautinucd in the same legal tone: " You sec, Mr. Cameon, that if the Law 'auctioned private redress, any man could shoot, or confine his neighbor whenever he felt disposed to do so; where alliances, or property by marriage is sought, who can tell what amount of crime it would lead to what little jealosies would eventually lead to murder; and civil tumult engender from them sources of revenge and cru elty? No, sir; it would not be every thing that is constitutional in society de pends on the prohibition of private ven geance. It is the most henious offence on the criminal co'de." Gonsalvo nodded his head in token of approbation, and once more interposed : " But, Ir. Edgerton, there are cases where minority interferes, for instance, if my son robs me he is amenable to puu ishuicnt at my hands alone. The case iu which I desire your consideration is simi lar in every particular, it is actually the cause by which you are here. Monies and certain documents are stolen, and tuy suspicion necessarily imposes the guilt on him, at the same time that they exact an even redress. Ilis place of rendezvous is known, his associates already proved dis honorable, and his career generally black ened with the traces of jruut. -A lar reward i. .yours arrest him." a" rn He grasped Edgerton's hand warmly as he spoke, and a light blush reddened his pale face, which the other was not un mindful of obscrviug ; but he only paus ed in answer, and looked upon the floor as if considering the matter carefully over. Gonsalvo waited a reply, but cone coming he continued : " It ?s my desire that the proceeding be entirely secret, aud when conducted by your experience and judgment, it can not fail to be successfully carried through. only observe that he must be conveyed here by you alone, aud under your im mediate control you understand con veyed here dead or alice." His voice sank to a whisper, and he looked steadfastly into the eyes of the other's face, but it betrayed no emotion or surprise. He proceeded : " It is a matter of great interest, and worthy of your abilities as a civil officer, sir, and your reward shall be proportiona ble to the enterprise. Fix the price and it's yours, provided that you succeed, and leave the rest to me. 1 will be liberal even to my last dollar, and throw a young and beautiful wife into the bargain. Cam my will be fascinated by your accomplish ments, and willingly accept your hand; and I bestow a dowcry upon her that shall enrich you till your death." Edgerton now manifested a little sur prise, and looking up with a smile iuto the face of his tempter, he drew a long breath and replied: "Ycur generosity, Mr. Cameon, has certainly confounded me, and I cannot, with proper merit, explain how zcalou.ly you have inspired me to act as you desire; nevertheless, for the successful carryiug out of what you say it is necessary that I should be instructed fairly. You wish the boy removed your property re stored, and your daughter married auy thing else: " No, nothing, hem." " Well, theu I'll foot up the bill The boy removed ten thousand the documents five thousand and your daughter married gratis. Fifteen thou sand dollars, Mr. Cameon." 'Gonsalvo was thunderstruck. "Fif teen ! " he repeated, breathless. " W.hy, sir, are you really in earnest? I could sack the city of New Oilcans for half that you must be joking, sir, you can not mean it. "Any man can have his ene mies shot about here at a dollar a head, and hundreds found ready at any time for such pay. Fifteeu thousand dollars a fortune ! a princely fortune ! I'd wor tdiip such a god." " Then, sir, our business is over for the present good-evenitig. " And rising from his seat he took his hat as if about to depart, but the other stayed him. " o seated, Mr. Edgerton, let us set tle the matter over. He seated, sir, for a moment." Unwillingly he sauk into the chair, and both remained silent for some time. It is true, as Burke says, that every man has his price;" and no matter how exal ted or contemned, there is a boundary to his integrity or meauncs?, which cautiot be surmottuted. We do not affirm by thi that every man is dishonest, but we main tain that every man cau be won over, and led to Lclicve that his actions therein are liberal and upright. Howards or bribes come in a variety of thapes, and under various colors sometimes a year or two beforehand, and uuder the form of kind ness sometimes alter; aud unhappily the inajority of men comctimes bai lor their integrity on the nail fur the thirty pieces of silver; yet these men never caused to be printed ou the walls of their dwellings " Tsiims Cash." " Fijtecn thousand." Aud Edgerton turned a cold look upon him as he yaw ti ed over the words with peculiar emphasis. 44 Fifteen thousand aud all dollars." Edgerton was enraped he said : " Mr. Cameon, you know what the success of the undertaking is worth to yourself. As you have observed about murder nt a dollar a head in this city, it is entirely true; but the difficulties of capture and conveyance through a whole country beset by armies, spies aud detec tives, it quite another thing. If you re tdly desire the boy's removal, have a lit tle patience; and the sword, or rifle of the foe, may rid you of hitu quietly. Be sides, in this enterprise 1 must secure re liable help with a promise of great coua pcusatiou then the fatigue, the danger, aud the long distance to be traveled over think of these quietly, and calculate on bribes, gifts and wage's for four men; together with extra rewards for watchful ness and secrecy. I have named my de mand and must have it, or relinguish the work altogether." Gonsalvo saw that further parley was useless, and he said nothing in reply; but after considering the matter over, as was represented by Edgerton, he -unwillingly uodded his head iu token of assent ha observed: "Very well, sir, be it so; but I suffer greatly in trying to reclaim my son, who i him as Id ), I pray continually for his con version wlien will you depart: " To-morrow." " Thank you," and they arose to leave the room, when the .speaker drew from his pocket a slip of paper upon which was written : Arnold Gacoinber, observing, " Remember him, sir, and yor Teward shall be doubled, I will tell you as we go to Canitny." And the twococsnirators left the room in- ! earnest conversation, and proceeded, by a tack staircase, down to tae louely soli tude, where iu tears and sorrow, the lovely captive poured forth a heart-felt praver, for the protection ciid deiiTcrance ! of her forsaken brother. CHAPTER XIV. THE ENCOUNTER. "To-night." And Edgerton thundered at the door,, as he repeated the word. It flew open with a crash, and the sen try rolled heavily to the floor by a blow from the intruder he uttered an oath as he fell, and soon the whole household was in the utmost alarm. The threV others rushed into the chamber, as their leader, with insprecatioas, wrung the rifle from the "offender's hand, an J was about to strike him upon the head; but on their appearance he desisted, and exclaimed with excited tones: "To-night, eh, you rottcn-soulcd trai tor," and again lie aimed another blow with his clenched fist. Austin aud his companion sat pale with, rage, as they beheld the indignant Edgar ton strike the soldier, and gazing with menacing looks upon them; but Gascora ber, who was fully acquainted with the vile temper of the miscreant, wisely ap peared calm, and motioned to Austin, by significant glances, to appear likewiss. lie anticipated a change in thjr condi tion, from the fact that he knew the causes of his arrest, and him into whoso power he was to be delivered. Edgerton regarded them with severe look, which Austin, iu his heart of pride, could no lonccr brook, and assuming i haughty air, vjhile a blush overspread his j face, he said with bitter and emphatic i tones : j " Dog were it not for these irons, I . would shake the vile breath frojn you for ; your mean cowardice, your cowardice, I say, repeated Austin on seeing a dark frown blacken his thiu face, aud coming forward to where he sat. He sprang forward, impelled by the movemeut, aud hulled hiuelf violently against Edgerton they roiled to tke floor, then every hand was instantly laid upou hitn. The infuriated leader ; sprang upon his feet, uttering curses and j threats, and raised his wiry arm high i above his head, waving his comrades off. j But in a moment, a hand, nerved by des j pair and ven-ieauce, grappled at his throat, j-and rivitcd the cold finders ou his wind pipe, ills arms leU helpless to his siJes, and, with au effort to speak, he was drag ged downward, and the heavy foot of Uascoiuber stamped violently upou ..his- bosom. There was, as he had aaticipated a change iu their condition. As Austin flung himself upon Edgerton a quick sen sation of despair Keizt-d hi brain, and he stood up then contracting the whole muscular power of his body, and closing his arms tightly to List sids, he tried to be Srm ote effort, and he tore asunder the handcuff, aud, with blood streamings from h'is writ, he clung, with cat-like agility, to the throat of his foe. He thrice struck with terrible violence his heavy boot upon his breast, and grasped the naked sword I'rtMii the ccal.Lari. One blow, and he chive the !kull of the ruffian who, with his hand laired, vraa about to strike the helpless Austin on the face:: tho two others d'uchaiod pistol, but was thwarted iu their aim by the soldier who had bt-cu the instrument to thi who'd af fray, and who now took prt wifh the victors, (lasoouil cr's sword clashed tho weapons from their h.iuU, aud picking thctn tip, he presented oue to the latter observing: "Shoot them if they stir, I say, hoot them, or I will shoot you be warned." lie turned to the unconscious leader, who lay upou his hide groiuiug inwardly,, and rolled him over with his foot: then he proceeded to exaniiue the contents of his pocket?. Papers were his maiu ob ject, aud concealed in th outer part of hi dress, and strapped by his side was a wal let, or leathern pom-h. He cut tha straps, and shook out what it contained upon th table. A pile of gold, his commission with its bold forgery, aud a few erimp'ed slips of paper. He rcid them with eager ucis: "The boy removed ten thousand; the documents five thousand; and you daughter married gratis. Fifteen thousaud dollars." He placed that piece of paper iu his bosom, aud took up an other, almost reading it nloud 'Arnold Gascorubcr." He tore it to fragnicuU nn it-1-
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