A (I)c 3cffcisoninn. THURSDAY. DECEMBER 10. 187-1. The New York Herald, for a couple of vtseks back, has been indu'simr considerably . fi the crime, poverty, and suffering iu and aroun i Sjr&cton and the coal regions general ly, lis diatribes were most harrowing and horrifying. Murders ware frequent, crime f lesser decree ruu riot, and suffering even t.) starvation and eonserjuent dath were miitcra so common that t hoy had come to i.3 tanked upon aj natters cf course. And the arnica were so ?fraicht!y told that it was almost impossible to disbelieve them, more especially an a prominent newspaper of that city of marvellous growth, gigantic iiterpnzs and icajraiueent palaces rather not only winked at the Heralds stone, but . actually pronounced them true. Having a little bunines.! in that locality, took occasion on Thursday list to visit the 'third City of the State,'-' and remained there until Friday afternoon, and during the time give the city and its adjuncts a pretty thorough going over. Of the general pover ty of the city th great amount cf suffering spoken of we saw no particular evidence. We visited the place early ia the spring and summer, a ui of course, by comparison, couM note any difference between then and io. Then nearly ail the great interests were idle, but vrc failed to find any reason lor sutTerir g as a general thing. ludeed our impression, from what we saw, was that there was thrift in Scranton, even with its lorccd idleness, and that the saving habits of th? peoj ta had secured the means to enable them to weather ever tlie panic pinch in coai l'.rt and comparative plenty. JSTow we found its rolling mi'ls and c-thcr great enterprizes in partial, if not ia full blast, and everything t-h jwing that there was really something limg which would stop the leak ia the sav ing?, and llnd the bread and comforts of each day by means of the labors of each day. But wre found too that there is S'juali.d poverty and .sufferii: in Scranton. No one can doubt -he fact who observingly passes through its rtrects. It cannot be otherwise in a city whose $.ri5ripal thoroughfares and avenues are lined wi:h gin-mi!!, beer shops and pestiferous hell dives. These must be supported to live, i-.rxl as they do live and receive their support .from a class whose earnings are sadly circuru s.vUei by tue depraved appetites, which leads them to extend that support, it cannot Lif. otherwise than that those who should be i'Le fond ones at home too often suffer the ;pangs of Leglcct, disease, starvation and even death itself, that beer and liquid damnation l-iiv be cuzs'ed ad libitum. There must be y cue thirty odd of these li juor selling vam 5n: ricst? on LacLawanna Avenue alone, and ihfse are but a tithe of all that exist ia the vify. Cypher up, in high rents and the l:uit: of the keepers, the cost of maintaining these white 1 sepulchres, and then thick that the money ail comes from the one to three l".!:ir laborers and mechanics, and if you can i.-k for anything else than suffering and :n.t among this particular branch of these claves, you ir.!it be giflcd with a marvel- l:is credulity lulled. rr ! cr r i'crantoniau's poor i-j r.ot, then-fore, for want 'f w?rk for work h to be had, and a dollar judiciously spent will go a great ways in the purchase cf the means to sustain life but it jies ia the sin of the beer and lienor drinker, itud ia the greater sin of the almoners of the l-iw the Courts, the Mayer, the Aldermen, (the Police and the better to do citizens, who permit these eoul destroying pest shops to i-il't and thrive with impunity. But these all wink at the evil, because the pest house keepers are the politicians ef iuSuencc, and t-o interfere with their nefarious trade would fce to incur the loss of hope for advancement in the questionable honor3 of municipal life. And are these honor? questionable? One cannot think otherwise when one comes to think of Scran to a in its government, after lor king at the cause cfthe suffering of its por. We do not know but that after all its u Soring estate is its best estate compared with its municipal estate. It has industry, it has thrift, it his enterprise and it has wealth, but here the list of its virtues end. According to the ?peoch of it3 city council men it? policemen are but waiking beer bar rels and whikey tubs mere protectors of loons and frequenters of bagnios. Its Chief of Police is under $5,000 bond3 on charge of murder; its Mayor walk? the streets bonded in $500 to appear at any time to answer the t barge of perjury; its school beard is under arrest and bond, or scudding around to avoid sirrcst, on charge of conspiring to rob itself and the tax-payers of some eight or nine thous and dollars cf school money; its hightoned specimens cf honesty and Christianity meet to concoct measures to reform the city gen t tally, and its papers charge even these with crimes, ia the same direction, fully as black, if not more so. 23 those which they attempt to re.orm. irmy save in its magniucent enterprises, and its outside show cf thrift, inwardly Scranton must be a very Soddom and Cromcrrah among the ckie3 of the earth. In view of recent developments we cannot ay that the Herald was cutofthe way when it spoke of Scran ton's crimes and suffering. It ha really proved to l a real picture drawn from i;fo Our real therefore as a defender is quenched by the startling eviden ces of truth which meet U3 on all iides, and it is but left us to cease a'ondering that earth quake shocks are felt there, that mines settle and houses are wrecked, that epidemics pre- vsil and murders run riot, for the gins cf theeityare enough to damn it a hundred foid more greviously. It is with more than a common feeling of i y that we aspirate our tlvaukfulaess that ( ;sr lines nrc n-yf placed ther. Read tho article inserted in to-days Jeff. in another column, headed "Scranton City Government." 553 Our distinguished neighbor over the way, did himself infinite credit last week, by his terrible onslaught on vice and crime, in t he shape of the rowdyism of the week be fore. It is his first essay in that direction. Heriously, and hence we feel that he deserves heartfelt congratulations over the able man uer in which he acquitted himself ; and, all the more so, because the conduct which lie condemned was but the actud, natural. eff ervescent finale of the great Democratic pole raising at Brodhcadsvillo. In this latter view of the matter one cannot, well do other wise than believe that the millenium is close at hand. When a Democratic editor, even so distinguished a character as our neighbor, determines' to speak "right out in uieetin," in condemnation of the men and usuages of his party, the millenium theory is the only theory on which his conduct can be accoun ted for. TI5E PRESIDENTS xTIESSAGE. The Presidents Message which was sent to Congress on Monday, is a state paper with which, we think, no man, no matter what his polites, should find fault. If there is partizan fault to bo found with it wo think the Republicans have, by long odds, the best right in that direction. It is true, that when speaking of the inclination of the southern negro to republicanism, there is aa apparent leaning towards the party which elected him, but the end of his suggestions, which seem to be the animus of the whole, he outs with the plain truth in the insinuation that a plain square treatment of the situation must lead to the aboliton of color, and even, to the decision of our political couUsfc on principle alone. We do not know, at this time of writing, what view our distinguished neigh bor over the way will take of the message; but this we do know that if he treats it squarely and fairly, he will speak of it as being more in accord with the results of the reeeut election, than with the resolves and labors of Republican Convention for a year or two baJk. Unlike the messages of former Presidents, and ualike President Grant himself, this message leaves thaukfulness, and all that sort of thing, to occupy a secondary place. The present, and the financial dificuities under which we suffer are the first consideration. And here the President's ideas are whole some and to the point. Much speculation, aided by a fluctuating currency has left us in debt, and the sooner we get out of this, by a resumption of the gold and silver basis ia our business transactions, the sooner we wi'i be oa the right road to prosperity and happi ness. There is no fighting around the bush iu this respect, and the financial and business precepts, in the good Jackson and Benton times were not more, forcibly expressed than are the views of Genera! Grant, in thesameline to-d; No da is named in which the re supjption of specie payments shall take place, but the idea, and at an early day, is enforced; and we think, even Democracy thinks, that the sooner the Presidents idea can be enforc ed the better it will le all around. The President doubtless sees that with an exclu sive paper monetary basis we are always liable to a sudden and unexpected change in values, and where this is the case the one grand corner stone cf prosperity, solidity, is absent. In o::r relation with foreign powers, the President points for our view the situation just as it is. Some nations, as with Venezuela owes us, and Congress should see to it that we are paid. Spain too, is our debtor and accord ing to Grant she too should pay. It is well he thinks to consider the situation of these countries, but it is not wc!l to wait always because of the slowness of their motions. The Cuban question is one, too, which is de serving of more than ordinary attention, and to this question the President turns his eye. A seven years struggle, in his estimation, without success in the suppression of a love for liberty and a determination to win it is enough to call the attention of other nations to the true situation of affairs. Eyes cannot be shut to the fact that the commerce of all nations, and especially that of the United States, which is the largest consumer of Cuban products, suffers from the futi!e ef forts of the mother country, and it may be come necessary for other nations to interfere for the suppression of the unnatural and un just contest. Besides, ia the duties which she .pays the United States contributes to the support of the efforts of Spain against the liberty of her oppressed colony, and that is neither in accordance with our custom nor our traditions. If Cougress fails to take the hint certainly the President will not be to blame if the liberty loving and desiring Cubans are not recognized with ail the rights of belligerents, and that, too, rght speedily. In the Presidents view of the Southern troubles, he is open, above board and manly r T 1 a lie deprecates the necessities of his action towards the Southern States, but he finds the law of Congress on the statute bocks, and he has no choice, in view of his oath, but to enforce them. He has his opinion of the merits of the case and does not hesitate to express them, and his conclusion fairly and legitimately arrived at is, that there is lying cn all sides when the truth would more cer tainly and speedily settle all difficulties. On the Indian policy the President has but a single view to advance, and that is that the peace policy is the correct policy. It has not Lad all of fairness of trial that it deserves but he is satisfied that the eui will v indicate it from the aspersions heaped upon it. The President briefly reviews the reports of thfl fseysr&l departments of the Govern ment, and commends them to the considera tion of Congress. lie again recommends the establishment of court for the adjudication of the claims of aliens, and suggests the passage of a law defining the American doctrine of expatria tion. He also points out tho difficulties ex rrieiv?d by our ministers abroad growing; out of frauds upon the naturalization policy, and asks for such provision of law as wili secure the honest seeker after naturalization in all the rights desirable, while, at the same time it will work against the machinations of those, who having no lovo for us or our principles of liberty, yet, through fraud foist themselves upon us in order to "avoid a duty which they owe, and, under the circumstan ces should be compelled to pay to the land of their birth and real choice. In conclusion, we would say that the mcs suace is one of the best State papers we have read for years, and reflects crcdict not only upon its author, but also on the whole country and people. A TAR.DTT farmer was recently beard to remark that he hoped the fair weather would continue until he got his corn husked. Last week an unchristianiscd mule suc ceeded in kicking some of the profanity out of one of the pillars of a country church, near by. .. The proprietor of the Stroudsburg house contemplates having a grand ball New Year's night This is a piece of new3 that will be joyfully hailed by the young folks. The richest, largest and best stock of fine watches, jewelry, clocks, toys and silver ware, ever brought to Stroudsburg can be found at D. R. Brown's Jewelry store, on Main street. Prices greatly reduced. Call and examine, thorn. BROtVN the Jeweler has on hand for the coming holidays, the largest and most elegant stock of gooda in his line ever brought to Stroudsburg. Pont fail to give him a call. Vou arc sure to find something that is use ful. dec-1 OCt. On Monday last, a stuck hog escaped from East Stroud.sburg, but was subsequently cap tured in Bursou's swamp after a fatigueing march, by the two six footers out of whose hands it originally escaped, who vigorously pursued it, with gua and other weapons A remarkable hog, that. -o House Moving. O. E. Durfee has just satisfactorily succeeded in removing a heavy farm house, enclosed m heavy two inch plank, without disturbing the chimney. The house was moved about 200 yards over a small hill The job was done in Jackson township for Wm. S. Ree3, Esq. Thi?, we are informed, makes the eleventh building Mr. Durfee has removed since he obtained. his house moving accoutrements and advertised the fact in our columns. Grangers. Below we give the name and location of the several Grances in this Coun ty, viz: Union Grange, No. 24, Jackson Corners, Jackson township. Hamilton Grange, No S2, Hamilton town shin. Effort Grange, No. 92, Chcstnuthill town ship. Popouomlng Grange, No. 1G2, Ross township. Analomink Grange, No. 163, Stroud town ship. . Cherry Valley Grange, No. 203, Stroud township. Pocono Grange, No. 214, Poccno town ship. Marshall Grange, No. 230, Smithfield township. Musical. Our East Stroudsburg friends are running over with music. After having attended the musical convention held in this place recently, conducted by Prof. Perkins, and also the school under his charge now in progress, they have concluded to get up an entertainment on their own hook, and to this end have secured the efficient services of Prof. A. N. Johnson, of Ohio, who will con duet a musical convention at their place commencing on the 15th instant, continuing four days. This will afford a good opportun ity for our musical folks to air their talent in that direction, which we trust they will em brace with alacrity. We believe this will be the third time Prof. Johnson will have con ducted a musical conventional EastStrouds burg. The Prof, is said to be a gentleman in the best sense of the word, is president of several musical colleges and a graduate of music both in Germany and this country, and has an original system of imparting a knowledge of music, rendering it exceedingly entertaining and successful. He is also an author of several musical works, which are more or less known to the musical world. Let all interested in this matter be sure to put in an appearance. What We heard and Saw within the Week. By request we will let "Dead and Bcauti ful" rest. "Tippy" says "shoot the gallery." We say no, "Tippy," let the doves bill and coo as much as they please 00 their lofty perch, only so they don't tumble out of their nest. It is something nnusal for a young man to bathe the doorsteps with a copious How of tears when parting with his dear dulcina at night, but why 6ho should get angry at his sudden overflow cf grief, for the life of us we cannot see. Our high ly esteemed friend "S ." thinks "Oofty" might think of some occurrences quito as amusing as the "pig stye." She thinks the "dump nurse," "buckwheat cakes" or riding in a railroad car, seated beside a lay of high scent might interest htm. "Oofty" can you explain. Our frieud Ella had an apple seed on one eye and a quince seed on the other to see which would accept for "better or bad." Old quicce won the prize. Vive la quince. Of course our friend in Hoboken was happy. Who would'nt be. There is a little "bru nette" down town that can scrub like a Molly McGuire. 1 hat is not all, she can play on tho piano with the grace and skill of a pro fessional. Our "devil" says she is a jewel and sparlcs without a handsome setting. Yes, our dear friend in Binghamton, with the golden tresses, we will taketwo "sugar plums" if you can make it convenient to send them. "Harrv" wanders cf late to the suburb Go alone Harry, and you can- have more fun. Scranton City Government. Mr. Chapin spoke on the matter ns fel lows : Gentleman : The police question deserves at this time more than a passing glance. To say that it is rotten is but speaking of it in a phase of respectability. The law and ordinances arc all that one could wish, but arc trampled upon with utter impunity. In this respect the coun cils arc not free from neglect. Indifference in management and gross carelessness in the discharge of duty seems to be the most prominent feature of the city government. In fact, it has been pronounced a farce. We might almost accept the term it would be just, though, to say that the "thing" runs itself. It is a shame, Mr. President, to bo compelled to say that w hisk' and beer propels the police depart ment. This city actually pays salaries ranging from $75 to SloU per month to enhance the wealth of keepers of whisky, ale and beer. It is a fact known to all that a large number of our police, including the chief, make their loafing places in saloons and hanging around bars, while in section 14, ordinance No. 2. it reads, it shall be their duty to caution strangers and others from going into places where idlers and tipplers congregate. In stead of being on duty, as the law requires, they are robbing the city of its revenue, enhancing its crimes by their idleness, and bringing disgrace up on it by a laziness that i3 simply too con temptible to speak of. My opinion, gen tlemen, is. that the time ha3 come when "beer" no longer should be our chief of Police. If we cannot make a change, noth ing but crime will be tho record of the city of Scranton. How long has it been since the knocking down and almost murdering of two citizens at the foot of Fcna avenue. Two policemen arrived before any of the party dispersed. They made no arrests ; told the ruffians to go home. These two policemen should be discharged at once. It is certainly required that a policeman should be a temperate man. Section 3-4, says policemen shall bo immediately dis charged from office for intoxication while on duty or for violent, coarse or insolent language ; yet in the face of this, the testi mony in tho Kearney trial is- that chief Ferber was either drock or intoxicated ; also that the most profane language was used by him ; beside that of treating the colored man on Sunday morning. We shall endeavor to firvl who tho parties were that sold them theso drinks on Sunday. Yet, gentlemen, if this police force had been sober, and attentive tc duty, wc verily believe this murder eroaM aever have oc curred. When the testimony of the wit nesses in this case is that this party were at Noll's, on Lackawanna avenue -r at John Zeidler's ; at Lorenz Zeidlcr's ; through centre street, and the whole length of Penn avenue to Dickson's works, and that police officers, including the chief, was in a num ber of these places, and the damning testi mony of his conduct, what else cordd we expect. It seems that the fumes of incar cerated poisons, secreted in the brain by the deposit of draughts taken from the fountains of hell, found no other outlet but in the life's blood of Kearney. This poor man was a quiet, inoffensive citizen. He, in common with our great human family, had hi3 weakness, probably in drink, but he in common with us, expected and de manded protection from cur authorities. But in the hour of his greatest need our keepers of pesce were under the control of an element that was an instigator: of the crime. Those of us who have not yet fell by the hand cf u:o assassin, cr been waylaid in cur public thorough fares, cannot contemplate the thougi of the dying Kearney, pummelled and kicked by brutes of the worst passions, gathered up like a loathsome animal, taken through the heart of the cit in the hour of mid night, thrown down an embankment an hundred feet high and left for dea l, prob ably returned to consciousness before death, but not to strength ; laying alone through tne aart nours or night with no one to commune with but his God, and no watch man but the stars above him, no doubt he thought of the rottenness of our police force. We say gentlemen if our police were not directly implicated in this murder they were indirectly. Section 15 says, each police must be in his conduct quiet, civil and orderly. Thank God some arc so ; but if others are noth ing but walking barrels of beer, how can they keep order. Again, Section 27 says, any policeman who shall willfully maltreat or use violence toward a prisoner, shall, on complaint be ing made, be immediately discharged. I would recommend that the Common Council, acting in concurrence with the Se lect, proceed to the trial of every police man salaried, who has been remiss in dutv and intemperate in habits, and, if found guilty, to immediately discharge them. Further , I would move an investigation be held by this council for one of its"mem bers being intoxicated and incarcerated in our city prison. Gentlemen, this monster must be robbed of his power as far as the city government is concerned. The councils have not searched and sifted the characters and habits of these candidates for police as 1 1 lit - tney snouid. .len of intemperate habits, for these posts of life's protection should never be called into service. I ask why not probe the malady at his core, aud let the putrifaction escape ? We will then see life restored and vigilance udou everv side. Gentlemen, I shall hereafter en deavor to ferrit out the lurking places of mese sentinels ot peace, and shall not give my support iu confirming a man for these important posts of trust who in anv wav loves his whisky and beer better than the honor of the city. -t- t Judge Durell. ot Louisiana, whose name has become famous for his political decisions uas resigned nis position as Justice of the United fctates District Court. It is alld that he has taken this course to avoid im peachment. There are now three vacant Judgeships in the South to be filled by the x reaiuent. Hunters are having fine snort in Forest county. Robert Guy ton has killed eleven Dears tnus tar thi3 season ; Daniel Black has slain eleven deer : William Felton killorl seven deer in two days, while others havo iaj almost equal succesj. Look Oat for Worthless Registered Bond3. Special Correspondence of Pittsburgh Com. New York, Demcember 1, 1S74. Some time ago the United States Se cret Service were informed that there were some United States Five-twenty bonds afloat, were either counterfeits or else genuine stolen bonds altered to prevent de tection. Benson's force of the Sccrect Ser vice here, were immediately on tho track, and finally arrested at Philadelphia, one George F Hilt alias Batcheldcr, late secre tary of the defunct Safeguard Insurance Company, and found in his possession a plate for the manufacture of fifty cent Uni ted States fractional currency, and some $12,000 of Five-twenty bonds. These bonds, instead of being counter feit, arc genuine registered bonds of the is sue of March 3, lSb3, and altered by eras ing the names of the registered payees, as well as the numbers, and renumbered and other payees subsituted, and these bonds were used, as deposits for collaterals in the insurance company of which Hilt was sec retary. They were stolen at Braintree, Mass., on the 7th of July, 1871, and carafe en tered in the Register's office of the United States Treasury at the time. The sing ularity in this case is that the bonds could have been used as collaterals without the Insurance Commissioner knowing their worthlessncss, and it might be well for all holding Government bonds to make a rigid examination into the matter, since, even if registered, they may prove utterly worth less to the holder. It is well to know that your bonds are not only registered, but you should also know that they have not been tampered with. Contested Elections. In Northampton county they are to have a contested electiou for Sheriff under the new law. The Democratic candidate for Sheriff in Northampton county, Mr. Pearson, received fifty-two majority over Mr. Yon?g, and the usual specification of frauds and irregu laris are made in behalf of Mr. Young and signed by twenty electors and sworn to by five of the number. The following are some of the most im portant irregularities alleged to have been, committed : A Justice of the Peace swearing the Judsre of Election instead of the minoritv inspector as required by law ; neglecting to examine the registry to see whether the name of each voter was oa it : not requiring naturalized citizens to produce their pa pers, who- have been voters for le3s than five years ; keeping improperly the tally of voters in couting them ; not making tripli cate jetarns ; not publicly declaring the vote of each candidate after the vote was counted ; not returning a list of voters to the Frothoaotary's office neglecting to sign the tally list, and others of the same character. For District Attorney, Mr- Iliibnrn, the Democratic candidate, was defeated by fifty three majority for Mr. Merrill, and also proposes to contest. Besides the usual specifications the contestant alleges that many ballots with simply "John." "J." "Calvin," and "C." Merrill, were all counted for "John C. Merrill," and there fore illegally gave him a majority Meeting of Congress, VvASiiiNGTOif, Pec. 7 Without excitement cr confusion, Con gress met and went quietly to work to-day. There was a full attendance in both houses, an J the galleries were crowded with visi tors. There was considerable interest manifested in the President's Message, al though its contend 'cxq generally known. There were some vrn? last week thought that the President would .tc counsel of the recent elections, and make tme con cessions to the demand for some ineVise of currency, and favor some of the inter na! improvement sohemcs, either by direct or indirect aid from the government. These were all doomed to disappointment, and al though the fact that ho is for specie re sumption at once is gratifying to the hard money men in both houses, who are mainly Democrats, very few agree with him as to the means of bringing it abcut. So far as his message was expected by any-one to aid in rallying the broken column of tho Republican party it was a complete faijurc. IH3 specie policy will be ignored in both houses, and the probability is that nothing will be done with the Currency question this session, and time will be was ted, as it was last winter, in fruitless en deavors to harmonize conflicting views in both parties. There will, however, be a bill introduced, and pressed at once, to re peal the provision of the last Bank bill re quiring national banks to redeem their notes at the Treasury hero. All the small country banks are opposod to it, and are demanding its repeal. It proves to be a serious contraction and expense without benefit to any one. CON5IEXCE HONEY. The Treasurer received a letter from Newark, N. J., containing 110 conscience money. No further explanation was con tained in tho letter. The official list of members of the Legisla ture of Pennsylvania chosen at the Novem ber election shows that the Democratic majority on joint ballot will be very slim. The Senate will contain 30 Republicans, 19 Democrats and one independent Democrat (Mr. Shimer of Northampton) giving tho Republicans a clear majority of'lO. The Houso of Representatives will consist of 90 Republicans, 108 Democrats, 2 "Indepen dents," and 1 Prohibition Republican which gives the Democrats a majority of 15 in the House over all opposition. The Democratic majority on joint ballot of both branches is but 5, a martrin thnt. i aH. gether too small to be comfortable in a Docly of ol members. The public debt statement, issued cn the 1st instant, shows a decrease during the month of November of 8123.427 fiS CTKo total decrease since June 30. 1R7J. months ia $1,149,907.02. T). ,1,1 ios3 casn in tho Treasury, on the 1st M,inr., was 5-tMtf,'.:jH,334.14. --r-6, Allentown's taxable rrotx?r it SI 1,000,000. 1 1 V li The Citizens' bank in Vy.;k , , be wound up by the director i The militia service of thp Btt tieresy cost ssu.uuu tor th r,c V4 Over 200 new buildings J' ted in Pottsville durin- y1 b&eae. An ungodly man named , keejung a liquor saloon h ',." tei All our Western W-h., "'.v hopefully of the winter '. 'i" ax "'--iii err ', pects. Ulf u A man named Laggm has ho,. . the Luzerne ail for coHeethvr i'-,,0' revolver. uwuh There is one whisk v.sW. . seven adult citizens at. An. r CTrv bria countv. ' A colored man iu Ebensbur joyed an uninterrupted "sneoz ' ft, 383 e and was still snoring at last aceou Two hunters of Lancaster sV , , dred and fiflv-seven rarti-;, :,.-., irtiar' county from Thursday to Saturday Titusville thieves not n-7 carrr r.ff uie ween 3 "was.'i, but steal the lines. Now who will arus a depravity ? c" mi t " a.! x nose wno are lortunato u m a 1 i ii uauj f-ri.-Vf-!. . w - "aic O! C',i'-i iciu tens on me rirst -National Philadelphia. TUon,t rsC : T i.xawjr wi n.u jouuers. sivs the C uela Journal, have a;I their are reauy ior me teams to go to are only waiting oa saow. J i jI . . " V-1 61.'. Ta rred. Lauer sold dnrir. ' the v u ing October 1, 1874. fificen thousuni l tne previous year w hen there was !..-.;. A large number cf W'dAi per.r-k a. leaving Slatington, Lehigh ccurvi: r ,i' 0-iu country, wnere aa vices slut is plenty. Around Slating. - j 1 , scarce ana wasres nave Dec-n v.t .i hcavilv. A building containing 15,0 HO lui'i. cats and 15 tons of ground feed, rt (,'.-, was burned baturday morning. MeG aire's foundrv was also L-uru-- loss, 330,000. The Warren Le-djer says (.:t ,af working population of that eouiitv are of wok, Aud the Ledger is a i::r, 'r tic paper, and it rs only a month sin,-.; t';; great Democratic victory v.hich to usher in "good times." There was coined at tho 1. S. Mi.. ;, Philadelphia daring the month of .V-.-. ber $456,140 in gold tic-ccs, iv.-irlvi! double eagles ; $93,400 in silver lu'v.suni quarters ; and $40,000 in five, thrcv ar.i one-cent pieces making a total cunuf r the month of 5594,530.' Tho store of R. Potior Se.n. VvV; Springfield, Pa., sas entered iy buri'V' on Saturday night, and after Mi.whir it-u the safe they tsok from It b--tv,-;-n Vv-y--! and $10,000 in money and ben-is. an-i tba fired the building. The less or. lulidirir and stock is 12,000. Jacob Hamraersly, cf Kettle ered Lv cornirg county, is a "mnrhtv hunter." lie has killed eight bears thus far this s:;. n. lie is sixty years olu, ana ccn:a;oiiii career as a trapper when thirteen ?:?:: rf age, since wnioh time he has ki:i wards of three hundred door, five t hundred and ten bears, fvrtv-echt C'. r and over forty catamounts, lie i- s;I".I accurate marksman, having within tr.op-'. few weeks shot out the eve cf a !h-r.sr.: at 2 distance of forty yards. The Washington, Pa., 12r--r!?? snr; : While the crv ci hard times stringency comes vrp from :-. quarter, it is a matter cf ci-rutuL that the pressure has not yet boon ie' Wastl'ngtca county cr if at :v! or. y slight cxiot. Our Food ztA cthcrjrc tions have go:? off fair "i-c-brought the ready money. Tra-io whero is dull, while here it i brisk. More houses have been I noted in our last, than fi-r n;-.riv : r years. According to the rc-,r.;hvr... u:.' : new Constitution, when two Ju- elected for equal terms of srvb-o t draw lots for priority of eommii.i.-s. deciding which shall be the seni.T which the junior J u dire. This (1 Ky recently performed by Judges Pax.-nn :r,'. Woodward, who have been elected th:-' of the Supremo Court f r a yen J twenty-one years. The right to the : commission fell to Judge Paxsen, who virtue of it will, if he lives to the e::i ? his term, be Chief-Justice of rennsyivf for seven years, succeeding Juchre Gor.ion. This result is gratifying to the nuraercs: personal friends of Judge Paxson. The annual meeting of the State Gran:?, P. of II., takes place at 3 p. m., J w 5, 1S75, in Williamsport. Four hundro-i granges of tho State of Pennsylvania be represented at that time, i'ha election of officers takes place at tlut e:" ing, and other business of importance' ho. transaptfvl during tho session. ArrW- ments have been made with n:any aa railroad companies for larg reu i .rs , fires. This will a' si furnish an 0 .v!- i to contribute effectively to help tressed brethren in Kansas and 'r. who have been smitten by the grassy plague. The labor market in the Luzerne ceag stricts is reported glutted. Scranton, a population of 35,000, eonnot r' steady employment to 3,000 r.un. dale, sixteen miles distant, with a ulation of 12,000 men, cannot eF .V and so it is all along tho Lackawanna ley. In Wyoming Valley the suat little better, if we may except where the works of the rennsyMJ", Company are kept running in iXl, jri, Below Pittston, where the coal wor operated for different companies, of affairs is not any more enooura.r , the Wilkesbarre region thousand are out of empJoyca: nt. V 4'
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