SI)c Setters onian.
THURSDAY, AUGUST 17, 1871.
REiTBMCAX STATE TICKET.
Foil AUDI TOII fSENERAL:
Cor.. DAVID STANTON, of Beaver.
FOIl SITRYEYOH (JKXE11AL '.
Col. HOIJTB DEAT1I,of Schuylkill
STILL AT IT.
The Democrat last week, made a second
d 'i!or;te effort to correct the solution of hi:
"Ibisne-s Proposition, " hut fails again
Tfi hi last effort, however, there "h evidence
rf improvement. In his Gr.-t solution he
had three errors, while in the last he rests
his case on one. In his first solution he
pxkefs fG'.M) of A's inoncj", while in his last
he returns to A his SC'JO, and pockets $.iU0
if l's money. In our last we promised to
ai-qtiit our extemporary of dishonesty, in
cac he would return to A his money, and
ascribe his plundering of A to a chronic ten
dency to "slop over" on trying, occasions.
We'.!, he has taken us at our word, Lut we
did not then contemplate the instability that
in case he returned A his $GX, that he
would immediately turn around and pocket
S-'OO of P's money, notwithstanding he was
more able to stand it than A. We, of
course, fully entertained the belief that if
2 uliic cpinion compelled him to return to A
liis niLHicy, that he would assuredly act hone-sly
toward 15, in this particular case at
!a -f. Our wish is to exercise charity in this
case, lut we must confess that we are hard
pressed for a sufficiency of that kindly cov
t::m.', to hide such a ''multitude of sin-'."
fSOYf AIIOITT IT f
The Democracy of this county, will hold
their Delegate elections on the last Satur
day .f this month, find their Count- Con-ronti-v.i
on the first Saturday of September.
Would it not be well for the Republicans of
this ro'inty, and Representative and Sena
torial .1 istiict to follow their example. It is
true that we are woefully in the minority,
and the prospects of success are not very cn
f. 'tracing; but we shall never know where
we red!' stand in point of numbers, or what
prore.-s we are making towards the con
(j"...'r:!ig of this politiea'y benighted region,
mil II we move boldly on the enemies work,
rnd l.iakc a da.-h f ir vieiory. Without
tb :i'Oi:h Organization, and the consequent
conecut ration of energy, we can never move
beyond our present position of hopeless-r.j.-s
; nor can we ever, with certainity, or
anything like it, predict the share we can
five towards the great victory which occurs
to cur party from each election. Heretofore,
we have been content to allow the result in
this county to go as a matter of course,
when, by a little exertion rightly used, we
r"?.l i satisfy oven ourselves that Democracy
h.'re is not so invulnerable, but that some
cf its adherents might be induced to venture
t vote right, and growing prouder of the
vxhiliiion of their inauhod, continue so to
otc in the future.
SvLhe of the ftrongest Republican coun
ties iii the State, have been made such by
the sturdy, earnest, con. istent action of
Republicans in making' nomination:-, and
y .v-ikin-r raid voting for them. The Rrad
5 -id District is a case in point, which should
onrrov.rage Republicans of all other sections
in keeping step to the music of their principle--.
Once the strong hold of Democracy,
rrnd really its sheet anchor, that district is
now the very hope of the true friend.'3, of the
r.nion everywhere ; and it became such by
the steady adherence of its sons, in the op
poskk'n ranks, to principle, and the religious
fVolky with which at all times, sent out
tkirmbdicrs. and formed their line of battle
on election d;;y.
Th. was u) temporising among the faith
ful in that district no waiting for opportun
ity to tike advantage of temporary feuds in
the ranks of the Democrats. Such conduct
was deemed disgraceful, and beneath the
vondesrention of honorable partizens. The
wr was carried steadily and determined into
Afiiea until at last, in a day of great emer
gency, the eyes of the people were opened,
and at one fell swoop, the armies of Demo
cracy were conjured and their banners trailed
in the dust ; and, until this day, and four
i.-:sg years to come, they have remain
in hopeless minority.
Now we aa e firm in our belief, that what
was done iu Bradford, Susquehanna and
Tioga counties, can, by the use of similar
uoans, be accomplished, in Carbon, Monroe,
Luzerne aud Pike counties. The oUt-look
here is not a whit more dark now, then it
was there when work to produce the end
was began. We have only to do as they
did organize thoroughly and work earnestly
among the people, giving them consistency
hi our conduct, earnestness in our professions
an! truthfulness in the carrying of these
out, and wo secure, without pcradventure,
if not at once, iu the no distant future, re
sults eouaily as encouraging, and fully as
glorious.
In such matters', Ave do not hold to the
doctrine that because Ephrahn is joined to
his idols we must let him alone, Ephraiin
may be anxious to do right, as we know
many, very many, of the Ephniims of Demo
cracy are, but liphraim may be, as many of
the liphraimsof Democracy undoubtedly are,
Loo d-winked, and walking along blindfolded,
without being able to discern the right from
the wrong. Our cuty here becomes a chris
tian as v. ell as a political one, and that dut'
Is to spread the light before Lis eyes, to lead
him ir.to the ways of right, and afford him
pport"ajity t'y wait therein. By no means
an- this be so well done, as hy thorough or
garJatrtion on our part, and by regularly
ayxuiutiiig tlic best man of our party for
the several elective officers, and there as
regularly woikiug and voting for them.
We sneak sutrcrestively concerning this
matter and invite tiie aerious consideration of
all the Republicans for the subject.
BOROUGH AND COUNTY.
Jam Mt'Kcan, a prominent citizen
of Kaston, and nephew of the late Thomas
McKean, is dead.
Giving" to the crowded state of our
colums this week, our fccranton LiCUer, is
nesccssarily crouded out. It will appear in
our next.
IVc made a mistake in our statement of
the co.-.t of McCarty's hearse, last week. It
cost over $1800 instead of $1300 as we had
it.
Tile Camp Meeting to bo held at
Ilinekle's woods, commenced on Wednesday,
the 10th, and will close Tuesday morning.
August -22d.
IC is estimated by those who have oppor
tunities forformiug 'a -correct judgement in
the matter, that there are now at least 1,500
strangers from the eititics .sojourning iu tin:
counfv.
ii r people, generally are now busy stock
ing their cellars with coal. Remembering
the suspension and strike of last winter,
they are determined to be prepared for a
similar demonstration, if it should come this
fall.
I?Ir. I. T. till, an enterprising
merchant, at Forks Station, in this county,
has taken in and sold seven hundred and
thirteen bushels of "Huckleberries" this sea
son. The berries are unusually fine. Mr
Smith found his principal market in New
York.
3Ir. E. IX. Weeks' building, adjoir
ing the Presbyterian church, was moved to
East Stroudsburg, on Saturday last. It was
taken over by the Street Railroad Com
pany. Just think of Stroudsburg enterprise
and .-kill a house moved a full mile, and
over, along a railroad.
Oar enterprising townsman, Peter Wil
hams, cstj., returned home from Susquehan
na and Bradford counties, on 1'rid.ty last,
with "just the finest lot of cattle ever
brought into Monroe county." Peter is at
once both happy and lucky iu always secur
ing such.
TI;e first drunken man in sis weeks made
an effort to parade our streets a few days
a co, but it was no go. Tangle foot and
train-lead were too many for him, and com
pelled him to "now I lay me down to sleep"
on a store box. He was nabbed, and furn
ished comfortable lodgings in "Hotel
dTroch"
TIse AHnighi Camp 3IeeUii
held in Bittenbender's woods near Snyders
ville closed yesterday. The number of tents
was not large but the meetings were quite
spirited, aud the members present from the
neighborhood more than an average. The
cougrecation on Sunday was estimated at
souv 2 5 )0 sou1 .
TJ'e arc indebted to friend "E. II. II.
for his very graphic and interesting letter
touching Joe Israel Lobdell and wife. His
pen being so ready, wouldn't he be so kind
as to lay us under obligations for at least oc
casional additional letters. The accidents
and incidents happening near his home,
would furnish excellent subjects.
A Zilrs. Graham, of Bushkill Ward,
Easton, recently prerx-ntod her husband with
three responsibilities, two boys and a girl. The
lady, on two previous occassions, has given
birth to twins. Graham is said to be delight
ed with the achievement; but hadn't he
better be looking around, perhaps iu the
confusion attending the coming u few may
have got away.
Tonsoiia!. We notice that Prof. J
II. Lee, the barber, has recently erected a
very handsome sign over his door. The let
tering is but another evidence of the artistic
skill with which Mr. 31. D. Coolbau eh hand
les the brush. The Professor is an exne
ienced knight of the razor, and we would
advise all who are in need of anything in his
hue to give him a call.
A Grand Trot for a purse of 200,
will come off at the Fair Grounds on Satur
day nest, at 2 o'clock. We understand that
"play or pay" i.s to be the order of the day.
The following arc the entries for the trot :
Jos. Fisher names "Buckskin;" Sam
I5ree.se names "Patchen Jr.," Reuben
Shupp names "Sally Clay." An exciting
time is anticipated.
Fair of the Farmers' and Me
chanics' Institute at Kaston, Fa.
The board of Directors of the Farmers' and
Mechanics' Institute have resolved to hold
their annual fair this year, on their grounds,
at Easton, Pa., on the l'Jth, 20th, 21st and
22d days of September next The premium
list is liberal and the building, grounds, track
and stabling are the finest of any society or
association of a like kind in the State of
Pennsylvania. aug. 17,'71-5t.
ne of the great needs of Stroudsburg is
evidently a large aud well apiointed Hotel.
Those we have are well kept, and well patron
ized, but their appearance is not such as to
make them attractive to strangers, seeking
a place for summer sojourn from the heat
aud stench of tlic cities. We have licard a
number of the visitors here now, complain of
our great want hi this respect, and they
earnestly volunteer the assurance that if our
hotel accommodations were greater and more
attractive, the influx of strangers here, dur
ing the visiting season would be almost un
limited. All agree, that iu beauty of scen
ery, excellence of water, and thoroughly de
lightful and: bracing air, no section of coun
try excels ours. Our only lack, is in accom
modations, and cur capitalists should see
that this def.et is remedied.
Tlic IVut cr Gap Camp Meet
ing. The Camp Meeting ior Monroe
county and adjacent charges, promises to be a
grand affair. The meeting commences on
Tuesday next, and every arrangement is be
ing made for a large gathering. The Execu
tive Committee have calls for tents from breth
ren from the large cities. The meeting has
been very generally advertised, and the re
sponse is beyond all expectations. The ground
is high, well shaded and pleasant, with every
convenience desirable.
Tlic Lutheran brethren, of this borough,
have called to the pastorate of their Church
thellev. G. W. Marriott, D. D., and the
call has been accented. The Rev. Doctor
has already entered upon his duties here,
and being an earnest and eloquent laborer in
in the Lords Vineyard, and with-all a
clever, social centleman, cannot fail to be
i w
instrumental iu building up a large congrega
tion. The Doctor, we learn, intends to bring
his family here at once. We bid him and
. - . it T T
his a heartv welcome to stroudsburg. liis
installation will take place in September. "
111113? a short visit to East Strouds
burg, last week, we saw every indication of
the most abundant thrift in that thriving lit
tie village. New buildings were going up,
or completing, in all quarters, and every body
we met Lad the self satisfied air of one who
had plenty to do aud was getting well paid
for it We visited several of the Stores
where we found proprietors and clerks rest
ing their wearied limbs from the fatigue grow
ing out of the labor of hauling in the dollars
during tLo day. Stockings and shot bags
must be plethoric with greenbacks, in that
burg.
Our visit was made in the evening.
TIjc Portland Junior base ballists, feel
ing encouraged by the success of the Seniors
in their contests with our "Blue Stocking"
and "White Cap" chaps, thought they would
jut drop in on us on Saturday last, and
"take the starch,!' just as easily out of our
"White Cap, Jr's." They came, they saw,
but they didn't conquer, bv a jug full. The
Juniors went at them with a will, and flaxcd
them out most beautifully. "When game
was called to allow the Portlauders to go
home, the game -stood:
1st 2J 3.14th 3thCth7:h
lute Caps, Jr., 4 0 0 0 0
1'oitUiiU, Jr., C 7 2 2 4
2351).
533
With two innings yet standing for the
former and one for the latter. It was gene
rally remarked, on the field, that the Port
lanaers must nave oeen Juniors ot many
years' standing.
A match frame of base ball, played
August 12th, 1ST1, between the Portland
Base Bali club of Portland, Pa., and the
Delaware Base Ball club of Belvidere, X. J.
on the grounds of the latter, resulted in a
victory for the former, by the followinc
score :
1st 2d 3d 4th 5lh 01 h 7th
3 13 5 6 y 1 643
Port la nd,
Ueluwatc,
5 4 1 11 4 5 434.
Saturday, Aug. 12th, the Red Jacket
club of Oakland, and the Tanner boj-.s of
Canadensis, played their second game of the
season, on the Oakland grounds, with the
following score of six innings. They played
until darkness set in, when the ball was
lost which stopped the game.
lt 2d 3d 4th 5th 6th
Ited Jacket, 4 B 7 20 316
Titmiers, 5 3 1 6 4 013
Runaway. On Friday evening last,
about half-past seven o'clock, a gentleman
and two j-oung boys, residents of Philadel
phia, now guests at the Highland Dell House,
were out driving, and when near the foot of
the hill that leads from Cherry Valley to
Stroudsburg, one of the bolts which fastens
the shaft to the axle fell out, the horse be
came frightened and started off at full speed.
The gentleman, not being an experienced
driver, wa.s unable to manage the steed
which was ruuing and kicking at a furious
rate. After going about two hundred yards
the horse ran over a pile of wood and lumber
which caused the driver and one boy to dis
mount The horse then ran a quarter of a
mile when he was stoped, in his mad career,
by a farmer, who rushed out and caught the
reins which were dragging under the wagon
During this time the other little fellow stuck
to the wagon and seemed to enjoy the ride
hugelv not realizing what danger he was in.
Happy to state no one was injured.
Communicated
Mr, Editok. Wc desire to occupy
small space in the columns of your valuable
paper this week, to describe to your many
readers the exquisite pleasures which are to
be derived from spending a night along the
banks of some stream, fishing for eels. One
evening last week, a part' numbering pome
five or six, your humble scribbler included,
determined upon passing a night in this
manner, Cherry Creek being the chosen
stream. Accordingly, the work of perfect
ing the preliminaries preparing hooks,
out-lines, bait, and old-clothes for the occa
sion and which, by the way was ascertained
to be no small task, was at once begun.
"Lights" aud "gigs" were also got in readi
ness, as our party had concluded, after cast
ing their out-lines, to' try their hand at
"spearing." Arrangements having . been
completed at the appointed time, we repaired
to the domicile of a friend hard by to change
our dress, and don the garb of fishermen,
each one appearing in the best of spiriu
not intoxicating however for be it known
that we were a strictly temperate party.
When once fully "rigged out' for the occa
sion, we opine that a more hideous looking
nor happy fishing party were ever assembled
together. The work of casting the lines was
soon completed, when the torches were igni
ted, and soon this hideous looking party
might have been seen plunging hither and
3'on in the water, frantically grasping and
spearing for every fish which attracted their
notice. And just here we might add, that
of all ways and means devised for catching
fish, "spearing" is decidedly the most pleas
urable. In due season the lines were taken
up-, when it was ascertained that our labors
had been abundantly rewarded. After de
ciding that at some future day we -would
again try the experiment, we repaired to
our homes, each one being fully satisfied
with the success of the expedition, and the
sport connected tlicicwith. Solon,
One would hardly supp ose that labor and
mint could improve a property so much, in
appearance, as these things have effected in
the domicil of neighbor Robeson. L.ut tne
thing has been doie, aud what was once
rather an eyesore, on our 31am street, nas
been metamorphosed into one of the hand
somest and neatest looking residences in town.
Peter's residence now is something really to
be proud of.
M " ""
Ei i s copa 1 services were held in Ilollins-
head Hall, on Sabbath afternoon last, the
Rev Samuel Hall, of Newark X. J., officiat
ing. Why don't the brcthern of this denom
ination hereabouts bestir themselves, orgau-
e a congregation and build a Church.
There are families enough with Jipiscopai
tendencies to do it ; all that is heeded, is the
infusion of a little extra energy among them.
To hold a meeting in so filthy a place as was
that last Sunday is simply disgraceful.
Mr. Editok : Durng the last month pic
nics have been all the rase in this section of
country, nnd not a low ot tlie fttrouu&oiirgers,
both old and young, have availed themselves
of these pleasant excursions. Your corres
pondent, sometime ago, was agreeably disap
pointed when he received an invitation to ac
company one of the merriest parties that ever
left town on a similar trip. The day appointed
was on Thursday last, and the place of destl
nation, the Lake near Sayloraburg. Mr. Wm
Huntsman's new rig, built expressly for such
occasions, wa3 secured to carry a part of the
party and the provisions. Dr. drove his own
private conveyance, as a matter of course, it is
always more pleasant to ride in a buggy, es-
Deciallv if vou have a lady with you. After
storing the "grub" under the seats and throw
ing the coffee pots, stewing pans and other
cooking utensils, that arc necessary on such
occasions, into the wagon, we stepped in and
started off, Dr. taking the lead. The day was
all that we could have wished for ; the sun shin
ing bright and a gentle breeze blowing which
gave life and activity to our party. All for
maltics, which too often mar the pleasure of
sueli trips, were laid aside for the time being,
and we were, I was going to say, just like so
many cousins together. If any one thinks
that we were gloomy and 6ad, going and re
turning, we would refer them to the people
along the route, who, I have no doubt, can
testify to the jovialness of our party. We left
Stroudsburg at 9 o'clock in the morning; went
by the way of Stormsville and arrived at the
Lake about half-past 11 o'clock. (I will not
occupy your columns by giving a description
of the Lake or grounds, and the magnificent
scenery around there and nlong the route, but
will say, if any one wishes to enjoy a pleasant
drive and see the beauties of nature, they must
take the same trip.) After walking around
and reviewing things in general, we made
preparations for dinner. While, some of the
gentlemen built a roaring fire and brought
water to make the coffee and boil eggs, and,
a few of the ladies spread the white iinen
table cloths on the sward and placed thereon
the best the market could afford, others were
out on the Lake rowing or eating whortleber
ries which could be found in abundance
through the woods. Soon dinner was ready
and such a dinner, why it would be utterly
impossible for me to give you an accurate ac
count of all the good things which we had; the
coffee was delicious, and I was thinking how
fortunate the people, throughout the length
and breadth of our country, would be if all
the ladies could make coffee equal to ours ; by
the way I think there is nothing so strength
ening to a person's nerves as a cup of good cof
fee. After eating a very hearty dinner, the
gentlemen treated themselves to a good segar.
In the afternoon we took a boat ride and a
part of our way was, as it were, through a for
est of pond-lilies. It is a very good exercise
to row a party through these vines and leaves,
especially when the ladies are anxious to
gather the lilies. When you near a bed of
them you are obliged to pull on the oars rath
er briskly in order to penetrate the tangled
leaves. After you have the boat there all
that is necessary then is to pull your mighty
best on the oars which moves the boat some
times the whole of six inches. We were tug
ging, pulling, and puffing for quite a while,
until the ladies secured a number of the lilies,
and then returned to the woods greatly pleased
with our trip.
Charley, our friend from the "Sunny
South," and Dr. who are always in for a
change, concluded to catch and roast some
fish for supper, and then for an experiment,
we eat them without salt, and found them to
be very nice and fresh. In addition to the
fish and other provisions, we had any amotmt
of whortleberries, sugar and cream, and a
quantity of excellent coffee, the latter how
ever, was lost by the misplacement of one of
the gentlemen's feet. After supper we took
another boat ride, just as the sun was going
down beyond the western hills and then pre
pared for our homeward journey. As soon as
all were ready, the driver started the team,
but stopped again to fix something at the har
ness, and then when he started again, he did
not start at all. Charley was called to the
rescue, and he, in the language of the old
woman, assured the horses that if they did'nt
go, he'd "lick 'em shrue and slirue." A little
coaxing and pulling brought them to the top
of the hill. We then got in and started for
Stroudsburg, going by the way of Fcnners
ville. It was one of the best pic-nics that I
ever attended and hope ere long we may en
joy a similar one. I'iiilos.
Joe L.obdell and Wife Their
History, &c.
Fkiexd Sciiocji : Much has been said
and written lately concerning two dilapidated
specimens of humanity, who have been wan
dering about through this region of country
for nearly three years, and who have been
representing themselves as man and wife, and
call themselves Joseph Israel Lobdell and Mrs.
Lobdell.
As the people of this county generally have
been desirous of learning something of their
history, I will endeavor to relate it as near as
I could ascertain it.
It appears that they first turned up in Jack
son township, where they were arrested on a
charge of vagrancy, and committed to the
County Jail. After having remained in charge
of the keeper of the prison for some time, they
were discharged, after winch they came to
Uarret township, where they remained for
about a year.when they weie again arrested and
taken to jail. It appears, how ever, that before
they were arrested, -'Joe" had written to his
parents informing them cf hU whereabout.
A let-
anaden-
sis, directed to J. C. Lobdell, and which came
into the hands of the Uveifeers oi the l'oor.
In that letter v.e found out where they were
fiom. and, on "Monday of last week, I went in
company with Henry Schaller, one of the
Overseers of the Poor of this township, to
Stroudsburg, for the purpose of taking them to
their homes. e Ielt btroudsburg on luesday
about noon for Great Bend, at- which place we
arrived about four o'clock. AVe then went
over to the depot on the Erie Kailroad, and,
after resting until after seven o clock in the
evening, we took a train for Hancock, at
which place we arrived on Wednesday at 1:0
A. Jt. Here we put up until seven o'clock.
when we took another train for Lasket Creek,
a II 1
or, as u is generauv Known, ions: juiuy.
Upon arriving at this point, Ave found that we
then had about four miles to go yet, before we
would get to tbe house of "Joe's" father, and,
after some inquiries at Long Eddy as to the
road to be taken to get there, we finally started
with them and, after considerable trouble, wc
managed to get them to his father's house.
Here Ave had expected to get rid of our charge,
but were doomed to be disappointed, for, upon
arriving mere, wc iounu tue latncr to ne a
man about seventy years of age, and pretty
well broken down, and the mother insane, as
she Ins been for '2'S vears, and both dependent,
on the charity of their neighbors for their sup-
iK)rt. e found tnat we could not leave them
here, and, after consulting with some of tlie
neighbors, wc started for Delhi, the county-seat
of Delaware county, "N Y., which place is situ
ated about 15 miles distant. After arriving
there we took them to the County l'oor House.
Here we found that they had run away from
this Poor House about o years ago, and started
on this expedition, and here we left them.
We then started on our journey homeward,
and arrived at Stroudsburg, on Thursday af
ternoon, 10th inst., at about C o'clock. This
much for our journey, and for the disposal we
made of our charge.
.Now for something of the history of these
people. I will give it to you as it was given
me by the inhabitants of that section of coun
try. Of the one who passed as Joe's wife,
when they were here, there seems to be but
very little known, save that she is a daughter
of Daniel Perry, of South Abington, Plymouth
county, Mass. It appears, however, that she
ran away from home, aud, aner wandering
about over the country for some time, she fin
ally landed in Delaware county, N. Y. Here
she was taken in charge by the proper authori
ties and placed in tlie County l'oor House,
where she became acquainted with Joe. Here
they remained together for some time, when
thev ran away and came to Monroe countv,
Pa."
Lucy Ann Lobdell, alias Joseph Israel Lob
dell, was married, about 21 years ago, to a
man by the name of ."slater, in Hancock town
ship, Delaware county, X. Y., and after living
with her for about o years, he ran away and
left her, in consequence, it is said, of their not
living very agreeably together. About two
years after their marriage, Lucy Ann became
the mother of a daughter whose name is Mary
Slater, and who is now 19 years of age, and is
livincr at Tyler Hill, Wayne countv, l'a. After
the husband had left, it appears that the wife,
occasionally, would dress herself up iu her
father's clothes, and take a gun and go out
in the woods, hunting ; and, very soon, she
dressed in male attire altogether, and as
sumed the name ""Joseph Israel,'" and was
known for some time as the '"Female Hun
ter of Long Eddy." At one time she wrote
a small book, or pamphlet, giving a history
of her adventures over the mountains of
Delaware and Sullivan counties, N. Y.,nd
Wayne county, l'a., in which it appeared
that she had killed four deer and five bears,
besides any quantity of smaller game, such
as rabbits, squirrels, &e.
Tlie daughter, Man Slater, as befi re sta
ted, is living at Tyler Hill, Wayne county,
Pa., and is employed in the family of Mr.
Daniel Port man, and. it apnears from infor
mation received at Iong Eddy, and also,
from accounts that I saw in several papers
since, that a young man bv the name of
Thompson Keats, who is also living in the
same neighborhood, has, been trying for
some time, to accomplish the ruin f this
young lady, but without success. Having
become satisfied that he could not succeed
in accomplishing his object, lie commenced
circulating very damaging reports in the
neighborhood against Miss Slater. 31 r.
Fortman, the gentleman in whose family
Miss Slater was employed, knowing the his
tory of her parentage, and knowing that she
had no friends who would take any iutcrest
in her welfare, resolved upon taking the
matter in his own hands, and accordingly
went to Keats aud told him that he must
either substantiate the reports he had circu
lated against Miss Slater, or sustain a suit
for slander. Measures were at once taken
to have him arrested on that charge.
Keats, however, succeeded, on the nicht of
the liSth ult., with several associates In ab
ducting her, and after having chloroformed
her, threw her in the Delaware Uiver, it is
supposed with the intention of drowning her.
It was a dark and rainy night, and it ap
pears that there was a sand bar in tlie river
where the girl was thrown in, upon one edge
of which her head rested out of the water.
This saved her life, and in this position she
was found and rescued. Keats is in tlie
Honesdale Jail. E. H. H.
Mountain Homt:. Pa., Aug. 11, 1371.
Letter from Lung: IJranch.
Long Lraxch, Aug. 4th, 1S71.
Mr. Editor: It has occurred to me that a
few lines from this old established, and well
known watering place, might prove interesting
to some of your readers, who have never visited
it, and having plenty of time on my hands, I
devote myself to their service.
Thc great excitement here, just now, is cen
tered in the races, and you hear on every
hand, the respective merits of "Eolus,"
"Susan Ann" and "Judge Durell", vigorously
discussed. With the exception of thoye at
tending the races, there are very few visitors
at the Branch, and, until the present week,
the hotels were hardly paying expenses. The
weather has been so cool and pleasant that
citizens have not felt the necessity of tlie sea
air, and bathing; "or perhaps the rush, this
year, is towards the mountain regions.
Jim Fisk, Jr., is here in all his glory ; which
glory consists in a magnificent turnout, with
six horses, and four "Fifteenth Amendments"
as footmen, with a corresponding amount of
boot tops and brass buttons. 1 have only seen
him out driving with four horses, but under
stand the other two are in the stable, and arc
hitched on in fine weather.
The bathing is considered rough at this
point, and, by some, rather dangerous; so
much so that no one thinks of going in, with
out taking hold of one of the many ropes ar
ranged for the accommodation of bathers.
Quite an interesting specimen has been ex
hibiting the merits of a Life Preserver, of his
own invention, here, which really seems to be
a very good thing. It consists of a suit of rub
ber, comprising pants and boots together, and
a coat with a hood to go over the head. " From
the hood, coat and pants, there are tubes long
enough to reacli the individuals mouth, bv
which he is enabled to blow himself up. Af
ter adjusting the suit, he proceeds to innate the
hood, which process presses the man's face
into an aperture in the hood just large enough
to admit his eyes, nose and niouth, and 'which
fits his face so closely that no water can possi
bly get in. He "then inflates the coat and
pants in like manner, all of which occupies
about three minutes, and he is ready for the
wiiirr. jie piunges into me sea, ana comes
up like a cork immediately. He dances about
on the waves like a Sea Gull, hoists an um
brella over his head to protect him from the
sun and saxJd around, through and beyond th
A few days after they were sent to jail,
ter was received at the 1'ost Office atCa
surf, to Ins hearts con ten f. lie then comes
ashore, disrobes in our presence, and Ins coat
pants, vest, watch, pocket-book, all are per
fectly dry, and hs very comfortable. He
claims many advantages over other life pre
servers, among which, I mention, as the mont
prominent that his keeps him perfectly
warm in the severest weather and the coldest
water. He can caTry enough provisions to
last several 'days, and so long as these and
fresh water last he is in no danger of perish
ing. He is rather a curious looking specimen
with his harness on, and draws quite a crowd
to witness his exploits in the water.
Presideiit Grant has a cottage about three
miles from here, down the beach, but I have'
not had the pleasure of seeing him yet.
Jim Fisk, Jr's, Land and Ilegiment are ex
pected to-morrow, to draw a crowd at the Con
tinental, and add interest to a hop, that will
take place there in the evening.
Old Ocean is still the same. The wave9
come and go, beating against the sand as
restlessly as they have for thousands of years.
All up and down the beach are evidences of
their work, that tell sad talcs of loss, putter
ing and death, to those who listen to the story.
Nearly in front of Continental, lie the re
mains of a hull, half buried in the sand, while,
further down the beach, the records of a more
fearful wreck are not so easily found. The
ship struck about two hundred yards from
shore, and was soon lashed to pieces by the
waves, mere were seven hundred emigrants
on board, over five hundred of whom per
ished. Those who saw it, say it was a heart
rending sight to see the poor victims clinging
to the ropes and loudly calling for help, while
each wave swept dozens of them into the ocean
and eternity.
It was supposed that the captain ran the
vessel ashore on purpose, as it was insured for
a large amount, and was comparatively worth
less. "What i3 too bad for such a man ? He
saved himself, but disappeared, as soon as he
reached land, and has nevfer been heard of
since.
It is pleasant and invigorating to sit in the
summer houses that line the beach', and watch
the ships that come and go continually, and
listen to tlie roar of the surf, and breathe the
salt air as it comes fresh from the water.
Every breath seems to bring with it health
and strength, and I can advise all who feel de
bilitated from overwork this warm weather to
come down here for a few days, and will as
sure them, they w ill go home thoroughly and,
1 think, permanently restored.
Yours, !tc., " Tn.vvEi.LKH.
Man Lost.
Information is wanted as to the where
abouts of Charles Case, a deranged man
of Thompson Centre, Su$q. Co., Pa., who
left his home a few days since. Wore
tan-colored lioca pant3 and white vest,
had no coat and was barefooted. Talks a
great deal to himself. Any person who
can "ivc any information in
regard
to
him, will confer a great favor by writing
to Ira J J inks.
Thompson Centre, Susq. Co., Pa.
Exchanges please copy.
CHOLERA.
HOW TO ClUE IT.
At the commencemnt of the 'Diarrhoea,
which always precedes an attack of the Cholera,
take a teaspoonful of the Pain Killer in sugar
and water, (hot if convenient,)' and then bathe
freely ths stomach and bowels with the Pain
Killer clear. Should the diarrluva or cramps
continue, repeat the dose every ten or fifteen
minutes until the patient is relieved. In ex
treme cases, two or more teaspoonfufs may be
given at a dose.
The Pain Killer, as an internal remedy, has
no equal. In cases of Cholera, Summer Com
plaints, Dyspepsia, Dysentary, Asthma, it cures
in one night by taking it internally, and bath
ing with it freely. Its action is like magic, when
externally applied to Old Sores, Hums, Scalds
and Sprains. For Sick Headache and Tooth
ache, don't fail to try it. In short, it is a Pain
Killer. Directions accompany each bottle.
The Pain Killer is sold by all dealers in Medi
cines, aug. 3-1 iu.
II0X. GEOKtiE SASDERSOX,
Mayor of the city of Lancaster, Pa., writes:
"Mishlkr's Herk Litters is extensively
known and used, and so successful are its cur
ative powers that it has become as familiar a
a Household Word and a necessary addition
in the medical requirements of every family.
Having used it myself and knowing others who
have used it with beneficial results, I can only
add that in my opinion it is the best remedy
ever introduced for the cure of the numerous
ills to which llesh is heir."
Hon. Tliaddt-s Stevens, 31. C,
Recommending Mishler's Herb Litters to a
friend, pronounced it the ww irowlciiful romit
natimi of medical herbs he ever saw.
August 3, 1871. lm.
ma nn ii-: ix
August 10th, 1S71, at the Reformed Parson
age, at Fcnnersville. Mr. Silas Frant, of Wil
liamsport, and Miss Catharine Jane Snyder, of
Hamilton, Monroe county, Pa.
On the 12th inst., by the Rev. S. II. Rcb
ner. Mr. Edward Setzer and Mins Margaret
Krumenacher, both of Jackson township, Mon
roe CO.
At Canadensis, on the 14th inst., Jeannie,
daughter of Geo. W. Northrup, aged 3 years
and 3 months.
In Stroud tsp., on the 11th inst. Jos. Henry
IIouser,aged 43years, 11 months and 3 days.
Caution ! Take Xotice !
rphe public are hereby cautioned against
JL harboring or trusting any person, un
der any preteuso whatever, from this date,
on my account, as 1 am determined to re
sist, to the full extent of the law. the pay
ment of all debts contracted by any one m
my name, without regard to person, except
upon my written order.
THEODORE SCIIOCH.
STuounsnuito, Pa., )
June 7, 1S7L )
Borough Ordinance.
An Act to prevent Ball Playing
on the streets .
Sec. 1. o it ordained by the Chief
Durness aud Councilmen of the Uorough
of Stroudsbur, and it is hereby enacted
by authority of the same, that ball play
ing, tossing or throwing iu the Btrcets of
the Uorough of Stroudsburg, is hereby
prohibited under a penalty of One Dol
lar fine for each and every offence ; to be
imposed by the Chief Uurgess or any
Justice of the Peace of tho Borough of
Stroudsburg. The fine to go to the gen
eral fund lor liorough purposes.
TIIEO. SCUOCII, 13urgcsv
Attest 15. S. Jacoby,. gec'y.
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