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Post 0mce STAMPS.

TO POSTMASTERS. The advertiser
Postmaster at Pleasant Grove. Allerhonv
county. Maryland, is the FIRST person IN The
United States who conceived and undertook
extensively to furnish all the post.ofTices i,
the country with cheap stamps. All stamna
made by him are warranted equal if not su-
perior to any other that can be procured for
the same price. Whenever any are sent
out, in any manner, defective or unsatisfacto-
ry, duplicates will be forwarded, on notice,
without extra charge. Ali who order a set
OF Stamps, with full set of changes for
dates only two dollars Qor thirty pieoes) shall
De Kept IN stamps, ADLIBITUM. Fullset, with
change one dollar.
When stamps are neatly made, with turned
handles and screw, same style as the regu-
lar post-oftce stamps, durable, efficient and
warranted, one to two dollars only, and spe-
cial authority to send by mail free.
Address Post Master, Pleasant Grove. AL
leghany county, Maryland.
0FAny editor publishing the above with
this notice. three times, and sending a copy
of the paper shall receive credit for ten doll
lars in wood letter. or ten dollar press; or.
if preferred. a wood engraving or an engraved
newspaper head, of the above value will be
forwarded
November 3, lS53.-3t
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REGISTERS NOTICE,

NOTICE is hereby given to all legatees
~ and other persons interested in the
estates ofthe respective decedents and mi
nors, that the administration accounts of
the following estates have been fled in
the Office of the Register of Monroe coun-
ty, and viii be presented for confirmation
and allowance to the Orphans Court to
be held at Stroudsburg, in and for the a.
aforesaid county, on Monday, the 26th
day of December next, at 10 o'clock,
A. NJ.
The account of James Neyhart and
Abraham Metzgar, Eecutors of the Last
Will and testament of Henry Neyhart
late of Hamilton township deceased.
The 6nal akcount of Abraham Shifer
administrator of the estate of John Shift
fer, late Of Tobyhanna township de-
ceased.
SAMUEL REEs, Jr., Register.
Registers Office, Stroudsburg,
December 1, 1853.
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WINES AND LIQUORS

of all kinds and of the best quality, direct from
the Custom House, which they are prepared
to sell to Landlords and others on the most rea-
sonabe terms. Our stock consists Of French
Brandy, dark and pale. Also, Peach, Black
berry, Cinnamon and Cherry Brandy Hol-
land Gin, n E. Rum; Irish. Rye and Apple
Whiskey; Lisbon, Claret, Port, Sweet Mala-
ga, Currant and Champagne Wine, &c. &c.
Also, on hand large stock of Bitters of all
kinds.
Demjohns, from ] to 5 gallons; bottles, aud
generally any thing that can be asked for in
our line.
Landlords will find it greatly to their ad-
vantage to deal with US. We have no hired
agents to sell and distribute liquors for us at
great expense, which must be paid for by the
consumer. Those dealing with US we intend
shall be satisfied with the article they get, as
we'll as the price, and whenever they are not,
we will be pleased to have them return the
tquor, and make the fact known, for we in
end to make it permanent business, and
can only do so by dealing honorably. All
orders sent US, by stage drivers or others, will
be promptly attended to, the same as though
the person was present dealing for himself
July 8, 1852. p. S. POSTENS & Co.
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6PPOISONING-Dn

Thousands of Parents who use VeYmifuge
composed of Castor Oil, Calomel, &C., are
not aware, that while they appear to benefit
the patient, they are actually laying the foun.
pations for series of diseases such as saliva.
ton. loss of sight, weakness, of limbs, &c.
In another column will be found the adyer-
tisement of Hobeusack's Medicines, to which
we ask the attention of all directly interested
In their own as well as their Children's
health. In Liver Complaints and all disordes
arising from those ofa bilious type, should make
use ofthe only genuine medicine, Hobensack's S
Liver Pills.
05-"Be not deceived" but ask for Hoben-
sacks Worm Syrup and Liver Pills, and OBJ
serve that each has the signature Of the Pro.
prietor, ]. N HOBENSACK, as none else
are genuine.
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Fits! Fits! Fits!
THE VEGETABLE EXTRACT
EPILEPTIC PILLS.

For the cure of FITS, Spasm,s, Cramps, ana
, all Nervous and Constitutional Diseases
Persons who are laboring under this dis.
tressing malady will find the Vegetable Epi.
leptic Pills to be the only remedy ever dis.
covered for curing Epilepsy, Or Falling Fits.
These Pills possess a specific action on
the nervous system; and, although they are
prepared especially for the purpose of curing
Fits, they will be found of especial benefit
for all persons afflicted with weak nerves, OF
whose nervous system has been prostrated OF
shattered from any cause whatever. Inchron-
ic complaints, or diseases of long standing
superinduced by nervousness, they are ex-
ceedingly beneficial.
Price So per box, or two boxes for So
Persons out of the city, enclosing a remit
tance, will have the Pills sent them through
the mail, free of postage. For sale by SETH
s. HANCE, No. 10S Baltimore street, Balti-
more, Nd, to whom orders from all parts o.
the Union, must be addressed, post paid.
June 2, lS53.-ly.
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The People. Patent office.

Inventors and others desiring to obtain
Letters Patent for inventions. are requested
10 communicate directly with The Editor oi
the Peoples Journal, by whom all the neces-
sary documents are prepared, with the Ut
most fidelity and dispatch. Patent business
OF every description promptly attended to-
Persons wishing for information relative Ia
Patents or Inventions, may al all times con
suli the undersigned. without charge. either
personally al his Office. or by letter. To
those living at a distance, he would state,
all the business necessary TO secure Patent
can be arranged by letter, just as well as
though the parties ware personally present.
All consultations and business strictly conf
dental. Patents promptly secured in Eng
land, France. and other foreign countries.
ALFRED E. BEACH,
Editor Of the Peoples Journal,
Patent Agent &c, No. Sc
Nassau Street, n. Y City.
December 1, 1853.
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Or. v. RI. sWAYzE, DENTIST,
EaslOn. Pa.

Respectfully offers his services to the pub
lie generally; and 10 those unacquainted with
him, takes pleasure in referring them TO the
Physicians of Stroudsburg, or to the follow
ing recommendation, which was kindly CIV
en- him by the Physicians Of Newton. N. j.
"Dr. Swayze. having been our family Den
tist for the last FIVE years, and having always
found him worthy Of our confidence and pat
ronage, we, the undersaned, take great plea
sure ia recommending him to the public as
an honorable and skillfuf Dentist.
DR.. John r. Stuart, DR.. 4. Ryerson,
8 Fancis Moran, A. u. MoJord.
NJ All know the danger of trusting their
Teeth to those not properly qualified. The
best and handsomest artificial Teeth used in
all cases. and set upon gold plate in the
neatest manner.
Easlon, October 81, 1853 --Sm.
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DIR. j. LANTZ, DENTIST

c. Has permanently located him.
ffYSsA self in Stroudsburg, and moved
li1 his office next door to DIR. S.
Walton, and nearly opposite S. Melick's Jew.
elry store, where he is fully prepared to treat
the natural teeth, and also to insert incorrupt.
ible artificial teeth on pivot and plate, in the
latest and most improved manner. Most per-
sons know the danger and folly of trusting
their work to the ignorant as well as the
travelling dentist. 1t matters not how much
experience person may have, he is liable tc
have some failures out of a number of cases
and if the dentist lives at distance, it is fire.
quently put off until it is too late to save the
tooth or teeth as it may be, otherwise the In
convenience and trouble of going so far
Hence the necessity of obtaining the services
of a dentist near home. All work warranted
April %, 1858,
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READY! AIM! FIRE!!!

G u NJ S M I GF III I ~ Ga
a The undersigned respectfully informs
81 N@the public that he has taken room in
W the Brick building, on the corner OF
William and Sarah streets, and directly op-
posite Kautz and Huntsman's wheelright
hop, in the Borough of Stroudsburg, where
he purposing carrying on the Gunsmithing
business in all its various branches. He
prides himself in being able to give entire
satcisfacion to all. Persons in want of any
thing in his line of business are respectfully
invited to call. Particular attention paid to
repairing in all its various branches. Also
door locks repaired on the shortest notice.
MICHAEL KOWATSKI.
Stroudsburg. October 20, 1853
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100000 BritLi

Just burnt and for sale by the subscriber
These brick are of large size and OF su'
pelior quality, and will be sold as low ol
lower according to quality than any Other
Brick in the county. A portion of them are
pressed or front brick Said brick are made
of the best material and will stand the fire
with impunity, thus answering for the pur
pose of building Bake ovens, &c. All Of
which will be sold as low as any in the
neighborhood.
All kinds of Produce taken in exchange
for Brick. SIMON GRUBER.
Stroudsburg, August lS, l653-ly*
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Mechanics, Inventors and Manu-
ufaCturerS,
$3.50. I'm Splendid Prizes. s45C

Volume TX of the SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN
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arts and sciences, and is widely regarded as
a sound and able journal. Nearly all the
VALUABLE PATENTS which issue weekly from
the PATENT OFFICE are ILLUSTRATED WITH
ENGRAvINGs, and the CLAIMS of all the PAT
ENTs are published in its columns; thus max
ing the paper perfect SCIENTIFIC AND Me-
CHANICAL ENCYCLOPEDIA for future as well as
present reference. The SCIENTIFIC AMERI-
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lation in the last Volume exceeding $4,000
copies per week. 1t is in form for binding;
each volume contains SEVERAL HUNDRED
ENGRAvINGs and over Four HUNDRED PAGES
of Reading Matter, with an Index. The
practical receipts alone are worth to any
family much more than the subscription price.
The Publishers offer the following valua-
bic prizes for the largest list of subscribers
sent in by the lst of January next:-S10O
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second; $50 for the third S45 for the fourth;
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7th; $25 for the Stb; $50 for the 9th; $I5
for the 10th; so for the 1lth; and So for the
18th. The cash will be paid to the order of
the successful competitor, immediately after
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Southern and Western money taken for
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Letters should be directed, postpaid, to
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Aug. %, 1853.
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$4,000 Brick.

Just burnt and now on hand for sale by the
subscriber as follows: $4,000 at his kir
at Siroudsburg, and 900, 900 at his kiln a,
Duiotsburg, near the Delaware Water Gap
These brick will be sold on the most reason
able terms, as the subscriber wishes TO quiz
the business as soon as he can dispose oil
his stock of brick. He also offers his brck
yard, house and lot, with large body of clay
at Dutoisburg. all in good order, and new,
for sale. Any person wishing to engage in
the business, can do well by purchasing
said establishment
WILLIAM S. WINTEMUTE.
Stroudsburg, October 81. 1853.
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Auditors Notice.

In the matter Of the partition and diUisiom o.
the Real Estate Of HENRY WEISS
deceased
Oct. 1st 1853, on motion of Mr.. Dreher the
Court appoint Charlton Burnett auditor to as
certain and report to next Term whether
there are any liens or other membranes OIL
the said Real Estate effecting the interest o.
the parties. From the Record.
The undersigned will attend to the duties
of his appointment, at his Office in Strouds
burg, on Saturday, the 10th day of December
1853, at 10 o'clock a. m.
CHARLTON BURNETT, Auditor
November II, lS53.-4t.
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1854.
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Dissolution Of Partnership,

The Co-Partnership heretofore existing un-
der the firm of PALMER g. PEARcE, in the
manufacture of Candles, has been dissolved
by mutual consent. The Books and Accounts
are IN the hands Of John Palmer, to whom
all indebted are requsted to make payment.
PALMER & PEARCE.
Stroudsburg, June l6, 1853.
N. B. John Palmer & Son having purchas,
ed Pearce's interest in the Stock. the bus
ness will, as heretofore, be carried on at the
old stand, by John Palmer & Son, who ask
continuation of public patronage.
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Auditors Notice.

In the Orphans Court Of Monroe Co.
In the matter of the Estate of CONRAD
KINTNER, deceased.
The auditor appointed by the Court 10 ex-
anime and if occasion require, to re-settle the
account of George w. Kintner. Administra-
tor of said estate, will attend to the duties OF
his appointment on Wednesday, the l4th day
of December, 1853, at 10 o'clock a. IN. at his
Office in Stroudsburg, when and where all
parties interested can attend.
CHARLTON BURNETT Auditor.
November IL, I653.-4t.
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R9Y YnAY@a

fYfTY Came to the premises of the snbscri,
ssAz4x Der, in Lower Smithfeld township,
Monroe county, Pa. abour the Sd of October,
1853. three head Of young cattle: Two year,
lings. the one brown heifer, the other red
and white steer, the head most all white; the
two year old Il heller, dard red, with some
white spots. The mark on al is scollop out
under the right ear. The owner or owners
thereof are hereby requested to come forward,
prove property, pay charges and take them
away, or they will be disposed of according TO
law. JOHN BROWN.
October 20, IS53.-3t*
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ANNOUNCEMENT.

In Pass: and wiH be published as soon as
completed, IN one lsmo. rolume Of
ab out 500 pages,
Marriage:
us HISTORY. CHARACTER, AND RESULTS; ITS
sANcTITIEs AND PRoFANITIEs; ITS SCIENCE
AND ITS FACTS;
Demonstrating lis Influence, as civilized
Institution, on the Happiness of the Ia
divldual and the Progress Of the Race.
BY
r. L. NICHOLS, NJ. d /, and Mas. NJ. S. Cove
NICHOLS.
Published by the Authors, al their Reform
Bookstore, 65 Walker ST., New York
Price one dollar
This book, like "Esoteric Anthropology,'
will be sent by mail. post paid. on the re-
ceipt Of the subscription price, One Dollar.
All orders addressed TO
r. l.. NICHOLS, NJ. d.
65 Walker st New York.
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PAPER HANGING.
C.. u. Warwick.

ID ESPECTFULLY announces TO the cit
Il y zens of Stroudsburg and the surround.
ing country, that he still continues the above
business, and may be found at his establish
ment on Elizabeth street. All orders for Pa
per Hanging will be punctually attended to,
and executed in The best style, upon The most
reasonable terms.
N. B-WlNDOW SASH, painted and
glazed, of all sizes, constantly on hand and
for sale at the above establishment.
Siroudsburg, April Is, IS52.-ly
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EVERY MAN HIS OWN MILLER.

Cark's Patent combined grinding and bolt
ing mill, is an invention which cannot fail
coming into general use, turning out as it
does from the wheat extra -four, superfine,
middlings, ship stuff and bran, at single op-
Grafton, and in the most complete manner
This truly scientific mill fills space of but
three feet IN diameter, and five feet high, is
worked by single shaft, capable of grinding
and bolting from three to ten bushels of wheat
an hour, and can be propelled by any power
from four horse, to any which may be desired.
The entire cost of mill calculated to make
one barrel of -four to the hour, does not ex-
ceed $400. Those desiring to purchase a
mill. or the patent for counties or townships
in Pennsylvania, are requested to address
Vim. Heilman, or call at No. Al Brown street
Philadelphia.
September /, lS53.-3t.
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Notife

Notice is hereby given to the Stockholders
of the Belmont and Easton Turnpike Road
Company, that an Election will be held at
the house of P. w; Lerch, in South Canaan,
Wayne Co., on Monday, the 9th day of Jan.
nary, 1854, at 2 o'clock P. NJ. for election o.
Officers of the said Company for. ensuing
year.
GABRIEL HOWELL, Sect
South Canaan, Nov 29. 1853.
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CHEAP FOR CASH.
Dr. Adelung's Elixir

the only medicine capable of curing the
4 HEAD ACHE in half an hour. Form
erly, several days were required TO relieve
thls distressing pain; whilst now the use OF
the Elixir will, in few moments remove il
entirely. Although but lately introduced
10 public notice. this wonderful prepa ration
count thousands of advocates. 1t is very
beneficial in Colds and Coughs, checking
The most obstinate fit of coughing in a
minute or two. This remedy is an inyalua-
BILE Family Medicine, in all sudden attacks
of sickness. A single trial will be satisfac>
tory evidence of its efficacy. Price 25
cents per bottle. Prepared only by
THOMAS S. PRICHARD,
Office No. ll8 Catharine street, above
Sd, Philadelphia.
CERTIFICATE:
Allentown, July o, 1852.
DR.. t. S. Prichard-Dear Sir: have
used the bottle Of your Elixir for Head
ache" which you left with me a few weeks
since, with, think, decided advantage.
have for many years been subject to attacks
of this distressing complaint, and certainly
found relief in your preparation.
Yours respectfully, M. HANNUM.
For sale by DR.. Samuel Stokes, Strouds
burg, Pa, wholesale agent.
Samuel B. Keefer, Snydersvlle.
w. 5. DIETRICH, Saylorsburg
John Merwlne, Merwinsburg.
David Chrlstman, Chistmansville.
H. d. & j. X. Shafer, Pleasant Valley.
July IA, l653-6mos.
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HIGHLY IMPORTANT!
l. ATTEST NEWS.
New Boot and Shoe Establishment.

The subscribers would solicit the attention
of the public to their new Boot and Shoe Es-
tablishment. just opened in Stroudsburg, first
door below Barry's Hotel, where work of all
kinds can b.. had either ready-made or made
to order at the shortest notice and on the
most reasonable terms. Ladies' Shoes of the
neatest styles constantly on hand
Long experience in the business in all it's
departments, enables the subscribers TO re-
commend their work to the public, feeling
well assured that their highest expectations
will be fully realized after giving it fair
trial. WITSEL. & HINTON.
Stroudsburg, June 23. lS53.-tf.
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YaAgaRAg
PIE ASE READ.

The following SCHOOL BOOKS. many of then
recently published, are perhaps the mos
popular Books, as a Series, ever issued -
heacners and friends Of education are res
pectfuliy requested to examine the same. un
ger the assurance that they are already pre
1ered by large body Of intelligent educa.
1ors.
DR. BULLIoNS
Analytical and Practical English Gram.
mar.
Introduction TO English Grammar,
Progressise exercises in Analysis and
Psrsing,
Latin and Greek Grammars.
They are used in over seventy Academies
IN New York, and in many of the most f,onr-
lshing institutions in every Stale of The u.
nion.
Dodd's Elementary and Practical Ari,h.
metic.
Dodd's High School Arithmetic.
Dod6's Elements OF Algebra.
Schell's Introductory Lessons in Ari,h-
me,ic.
This series Of ariihmetics, with Dodd's
Algebra, has received the best claim to pub
ic favor possible-lhal of being highly ap-
proved 10y thorough Arithmeticians, ,-afier
using them in the school room.
OIney's School Geog and Atlas.
Olnev's Quarto Geography.
Whiilock's Geometry and Surveying.
All that these books need is careful ex.
animation
]. S. DENMAN'S SERIES.
The Students Primer,
The Students Speaker.
The Students Spelling book,
Students First Reader,
Students Second Reader,
Students Third Reader,
Students Fourth Reader,
No books recently published have created
so great sensation among Teachers as the
.StudeatS Series
Siroudsburg, November 2Sth, 1853.
We are now using the Students Series in
our schools and think they are The rery best.
Small children can learn t,cice as much with
the same labor as they can from any other sys-
tenn. We would recommend that they be
used in ali the schools Of the county
Oils b. GORDON.
VIM. H. WOLFE,
RALPH B. GRISWO.D.
LEWIS VAIL,
The school directors of Stroud township |
tlave resolved that they be used in all the
schools of the townships.
We have appointed Mr.. Lewis Vail our a
gent and authorize him TO introduce the a.
bave books at very low rates. Applications
can be made to him or us.
All kinds OF Books and Stationary for sale
al low rates.
PRATT, WoODFoRD & Co.
No. a Courtlandi ST., New York.
December Isl, 1859.
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New Whole Sale and Retail
WINE 81 LIQUOR STOR E,
S1nnuAshurU PA
Stroudsburg, Pa

|GR The undersigned would inform Land
~ lords and the public generally, that
they have justopened the above business in
Stroudsburg. in the store house formerly oc-
cupied by John FL. Melick as Jewelry Store,
and have ON hand LARGE stock of