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The weekly Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1861, 1854-12-06

OF GEN, SAM. HoUsToN, has consented
to lecture in the Boston Course of Lectures
on slavery during the coming winter, on
condition that he is to treat the subject ..as
he deems just, without reference to the pre-
sumed opinions Of his hearers. Il K. #
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1854-01-26
Fits! Fits! Fits!
THE VEGETABLE EXTRACT
EPILEPTIC PILLS.

For the cure Of Fits. Spasms, Cramps, ana
all Nervous and Constitutional Diseases.
Persons who are laboring under this dis
tressing malady will find the Vegetable Egi-
teptic 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, or
whose nervous system has been Frustrated or
shattered from any cause whatever. In chron-
ic complaints, or diseases of long standing,
by nervousness, they are ex-
ceedingly beneficial.
Price SO per box, or two boxes for So
Persons out of the city. enclosing remit
tance, will have the Pills sent them through
the mail, free of postage. For sale by SETH
s. HANCE, No. l0S Biltimore street, Balti-
more. Nd, TO whom orders from all parts Of
the Union, must be addressed, post paid.
June 2, l853.-1y.
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Post Office Stamps.

TO POST'MASTERS. The advertiser
Postmaster at Pleasant Grove, Allegheny
county. Maryland, is the first person in the
United States who conceived and undertook
extensively to furnish all the post-ofices il
the country with cheap stamps. All stamps
made by him are warranted equal if not su-
perior to any other that can be procured for
the same price Whenever any are sen,
out, in any manner, defective or unsat sfacto-
ry, duplicates will be forwarded, on notice.
without extra charge. Ali who order set
of Stamps, with full set of changes for
dates only two dollars (for thirty uieces) shall
be kept in stamps, ADLIBITUM. Full set, with
change one dollar.
When stamps are neatly made, with turned
handles and screw, same style as the regu-
lar post-ofice stamps, durable, efficient and
warranted, one to two dollars only, and spe-
clal authority to send by mail free.
Address Heet Master, Pleasant GroveA, !
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 dol
lars in wood letter, or ten dollar press; or
if preferred, a wood engraving or an engraved
head, of the above value will be
forwarded.
November 3, I953.--3t.
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C0nVicts sent to the United States,

Three Germans having been arrested
at New York, charged with having COM
mitted series of buarglaries, one Of them
confessed that in the year 1851 he was
convicted of burglary in the City of
Brunswick, Germany, and sentenced to
the State Prison for term of years; that
alter remaining there until September, of
last year, he was pardoned by the Duke
OF Brunswick, on condition that he should
emigrate to the United States and never
return. He goes on in his affidavit to
say:
Accordingly wo were all taken from
prison by the police and conveyed to
Bremen, and there put on board the brig
Hiram, and kept under the surveillance
of the police until the vessel sailed: our
passage was paid by the Directors and
We each received from them S5. We
landed in New York on the lst of De
cember last
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fPPOTSONING-Dn

Thousands of Parents who use Vermifuge
composed of Castor Oil, Calonel, &C., are
not aware, that while they appear to benefit
the patient, they are actually laying the foun-
pations for a series of diseases, such as saliva
ton, loss of sight, weakness, of limbs, &c.
In another column will be found the adver-
tisement cf Hobensack'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
Liver Pills
CE="Be moi deceiued," but ask for Hoben-
sacks Worm Syrup and Liver Pills. and ob-
serve that each has the signature Of the Pro.
prietor, J. N HOBENSACK, US none else
are genuine
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Mechanics, Inventors and Manu-
nfacturers.
$50. La Spiendid Prizes. $50.

Volume TX of the SCIENTIFIC AMERICAS
commences on the 18th of September. 1t is
chiefly devoted to the advancement of the in
terests of Mechanics, Inventors, Mdnufactur-
erS, and Farmers, by the diffusion of useful
knowledge upon these important branches
1t is edited by men practically skilled in the
arts and sciences, and is widely regarded as
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 a perfect SCIENTIFIC AND Me-
CHANICAL ENCYCLOPEDIA for future as we'll as
present reference. The SCIENTIFIC AMERI-
CAN is very extensively circuated-its circu-
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 yalua-
BILE prizes for the largest list of subscribers
sent in by the lst of January next:-S100
will be given for the largest list; $50 for the
second; $50 for the third S45 for the fourth;
$40 for the 5th; $50 for the 9th; $50 for the
7th; S25 for the Sth; $40 for the 9th; SI5
for the 10th; SO for the I1th; and So for the
18th. The cash will be paid to the order of
the successful competitor, immediately after
January lst 1854.
TERMS One copy one year, 81; one copy
six months, 81; five copies six months, 81;
ten copies six months, SO; ten copies II
months, So; fifteen copies twelve months,
SS22; twenty copies twelve months, $2S in
advance.
Southern and Western money taken for
subscriptions.
Letters should be directed, postpaid, TO
MUM & Co. 12S Futon-street.N Y.
Aug. %, 1853
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$4,000 Brick.

Just burnt and now on band for sale by the
subscriber as follows: $4,000 at his kin
at Stroudsburg, and 100000 at his kiln at
Dutoisburg, near the Delaware Water Gap.
These brick will be sold on the mos, reason
able terms, as the subscriber wishes to Quit
the business as soon as he can dispose OF
his stock Of brick. He also offers his hrck
yard, house and lot, with large body of clay
at Dutolsburg, 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.
StroudSburp October OF 1852
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HIGHLY IMPORTANT!
L ATE ST n 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 sRarry's Hotel, where work of all
kinds can be 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
we'll assured that their highest expecta tions
will be fully realized after giving it a fair
trial. WITSEL & HINTON.
Stroudsbgrg, June %, IS53-tf.
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The Peoples Patent office.

Inventors and others desiring to obtain
Letters Patent for inventions, are requested
TO communicate directly with the Editor OF
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 to
Patents or Inventions, may at all times con
suit the undersigned, without charge, either
personally at his office, or by letter. To
those living at a distance, he would state.
all the business necessary to secure a 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 T.. BEACH,
Editor of the Peoples Journal,
Patent Agent &c, No. S6
Nassau Street, n. Y City.
December |, 1853.
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Dissolution Of Partnership.

The Co-Partnership heretofore existing un-
der the firm of PALMER & PEARcE, in the
manufacture Of Candies, 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 Is, 1853.
H. 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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The undersigned respectfully begs leave tc
inform the citizens of Monroe county, that he
has opened a new Marble Yard in the Bor-
ough of Stroudsburg. on Elizabeth street,
nearly opposite the Union Hotel, where he
will keep on hand American and Foreign
Marble, and holds himself in readiness to fur
nish Chimney Pieces, Cabinet Marble, Mon
uments, 1'ombS, and Head Stones, &c. de-
signed and executed with neatness and des-
patch. NJ. NJ. BURNETT, ACT.
for Peter Smith.
Sanfonhar 1870 o.,
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Splendid EngraUingS :
so Cents a Volume.
THE PEOPLES JOURNAL,

SO Cents a Volume.
THE PEOPLES JOURNAL.
An illustrated Record of Agriculture Me .
chanic, Science and Useful knowledge -
Published Monthly, by Alfred E. Beach
Every number contains 80 large Pages OF let
ter-Press, beautifully printed on fine paper
and profusely illustrated with engravings.-
Forming, at the end of each half year, a
splendii volume of two hundred pages, illus
trated with over two hundred elegant engra-
wings, the entire cost being only half dol
lar.
Farmers, Mechanics Inventors, Manufac-
turers, and people of every profession, will
find in the Peoples Journal a repository OF
valuable knowledge peculiarly suited TO their
respective wants.
TermS-To subscribers, ftty cents UoI
une. Subscriptions may be sent by mail in
coin, post office stamps, or bills, at the risk
of the publisher. The name of the Post
Office, County, and State where the paper
is desired to be sent, should be plainly writ
ten. Address. ALFRED +. BEACH.
No. 86 Nassau Street, New York City
U3Two volumes are published annually.
Back numbers and volumes always on hand
for sale. Single copies 10 cents EACH 10 be
had at nearly all the Book and Periodical
Stores in the country. Specimen copies
sent on application.
A Liberal Discount TO the trade.
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$1,000 REWARD.

The above reward will be paid for the ap-
prehenslon OF any person who will say that
Isaac IL. Loder does not sell the cheapes
and best Cabinet Furniture, at the PEOPLES
sssssy7sss71SzEssas,, Cabinet Ware Rooms, (oppo-
zssalssszss5sz sites2obert Boys store, in the
borough of Stroud sburg,) this
side Of New York.
The undersigned, having purchased the
large and extensive Cabinet Ware Rooms
lately occupied by Frederick Philips, would
respectfully inform the citizens Of Strouds-
burg and vicinity that he intends carrying on
the Cabinet making business in all its various
branches; and is now prepared TO receive or
ders and attend to all Calls Tor every thing
in his line of business. The undersigned
will keep on hand and furnish to order
Coed and Handsome Furniture,
as cheap as can be sold anywhere. The
following articles can be examined In his
Ware Rooms:
Sofas, of various styles and patterns;
Sdeboards, Secretaries, Wardrobes, Blu.
reaux, of various patterns.
Cupboards, of different kinds;
Card, Center, Side, Breakfast, and Dining
Tables;
Wash Stands, Twist, Small and Large
Etagere, What-Notes, Music Stands, Sofa
Tables, Tea Tables, Oval and Serpentine
Tables, Chinese What-nots, Fancy Work
tables, Refreshment tables, Divans, and
general assortment of Cottage Furniture or
hand and made to order.
0FVarnishing and rerairing done on short
notice and on reasonable terms.
A handsome assortment of Gilt, Mahogany
and Walnut Looking Glass and Picture
frames, ofesery description, will be constant
ly kept on hand and made to order.
- Ready-made collins kept on hand
SssS@S9Acand made to order and in the best
style, at short notice. A hearse will also be
furnished when desired.
Lumber and country produce of all kinds
taken IN exchange for Cabinet Ware, Give
us call before purchasing elsewhere. Re-
member the place is opposite r. Boys
store.
ISAAC II. LODER.
Stroudsburg, March "a, 1858.
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yE9 Ia N M IflA IN M Gu
e u A I9
PI T. ASE RE AID.

SRAgGG22a9
PIE ASE READ.
The following SCHOOL Books, many of them
recently published, are perhaps the most
| popular Books. as a Series, ever issued =
| Teachers and friends of education are res
pectfully requested TO examine the same, un-
der the assurance that they are already pre-
lered BY large body Of intelligent educa-
tors.
DR.. BULLIONS
Analytical and Practical English Gram
mar.
Introduction 10 English Grammar,
Progressive exercises in Analysis and
Parsing,
Latin and Greek Grammars.
They are used in over seventy Academies
in New York, and in many OF the most flour
isiing institutions in every Stale Of the O.
Mon.
Dodd's Elementary and Practical Arith-
meic.
Dodd's High School Arithmetic.
Dodc'S Elements oi Algebra.
Schellis Introductory Lessons in Ariih
melic.
This series of arithmetics, with Dodd's
Algebra, has reCeis ed the best claim to pub
lie favor possbIe-thaI of being highly ap-
proved by thorough Aulhmetcians, ,-aiter
using them in the school room.
Oney's School Geography 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
Students Series.
Slroudsburg, November 2Sth. 1853
We are now using the Students Series in
orr schools and think they are the rery best.
Small children can learn i,Cice as much with
the same labor as they can from any other sys
tenn. We would recommend that they be
used in all the schools of the county
OILS B. GORDON.
VIM. H. WOLFE,
RALPH B. GRlSWOLD.
LEWIS VAIL,
Tie school directors OF Stroud township
have resolved that they be used in all the
schools of the township.
Mr.. Coitingham. the superintendent of the
Public Schools of Easton, is introducing the
whole series, Biographies, Readers, A
rithmetics, &c. there.
We have appointed Mr.. Lewis Vail our a
gent and authorize him to ntropuce the a
bove 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 4 Courtlandt ST., New York.
December Isl, 1853.
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EXECUTORS SALE
OF VALUABLE a
REAL ESTATE

The subscribers, Executors of the last
Will and Testament of William Fowler,
late of the Borough of Stroudsburg, in
the County of Monroe, decd, will sell at
public sale on Thursday, tie 10th dag Of
February neat, at 10 o'clock a. m. on the
premises, the following described proper
ty, viz: all the Real Etate of which the
said deceased possessed.
A Farm situated in Stroud tsp, Mon
roe co. Pa, adjoining land of John Rams
bury, George Houck, John Miller and
others, containing about
IIO ACRES,
about 75 acres cleared, enclosed with a
good fence, and in high state of cultiva-
ton, of which 20 acres are Meadow, the
balance is we'll timbered with Oak,
Chestnut and Hickory. There are about
30 acres of excellent meadow bottom yet
10 be cleared. The farm is well adapted
TO grazing.
The improvements thereon consist of q
two-story
Leg House iIiiI
90 by 2s feet, weather boarded and pIas-
tered, frame Barn 80 by 46 feet with
cellar stabling under meath, a frame
Wagon House Is by "a #. Corn Crib,
Creamery and other out buildings, with a
spring of never failing Water near the
house. There is also a thriving Apple
Orchard of select grated fruit and a va
riety of other fruit trees of different kinds
on the premises. This property is 8
miles north of Stroudsburg and l mile
south west of the line of the Delaware,
Lackawanna and Western Railroad, and
convenient to Schools and public meet
ings.
Persons wishing to view the above
property will please call upon Alexander
Fowler, at the Brick Store opposite Bar
rvs Hotel, or upon William S. Wintemute,
opposite the Methodist Meeting House, in
the Borough of Stroudsburg.
ALEXANDER FOWLER,
WILLIAM S. WINTEMUTE,
January 10, 1854. Executors.
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New Whole Sale and Retail
WINE & E4EQUOB STOG e
SeroWGsburG, Pa.

% "A 0'
"a The undersigned would inform Land
sss.sAl ords and the public generally, that
they have justopened the above business in
Stroudsburg, in the store house formerly &C.
cupied by John II. Melick as Jewelry Store,
and have on hand large stock of
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-
sonable terms Our stock consists of French
Brandy, dark and pale. Aso, 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.
Demijohns, from J to 5 gallons; bottles, and
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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JOHN PALMER s. SON

I'D ESPECTFULLY inform the Mer-
ES chants of Stroudsburg and vicinity,
that they have on hand and are manufac-
turing
PURE TALLoW CANDLES,
in the Borough of Stroudsburg, and will
keep constantly on hand full supply,
which they offer for sale at as low rates
as can be had at any other establishment.
Call before purchasing elsewhere.
Stroudsburg, June l6, 1853
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Horses Cor Sal,
EVERY MAN HIS OWN MILLER.


Clark'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 a space of but
three feet IN diameter, and five feet high, is
worked by single shaft, capable of grinding
and boiling 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 flour to the hour, does not ex-
ceed S400. 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. IL Brown street,
Philadelphia.
September /, 1S53.-3t.
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administrators Notire.
December |, 1853.

Notice is hereby given that Letters of Ad-
ministration upon the Estate of George lag
elaner, late of Smithfield townshid, deceased,
have been granted by the Register of Wills
in and for the County of Monroe, state of
Pennsylvania, to the undersigned, residing in
Smithfield township. All persons indebted
to said Estate are requested to make payment
without delay, aud those having claims a
galnst the same, will present them duly au-
then,icated for settlement to
CHRISTIAN F. SNYDER, Ad'or.
November u, le53.--6t.
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REMOVALi!
S @ III o 0M'S
Wholesale AND RETAIL
Boot ano SHOE
M A N u T ACT Y!!

mGap The Subscriber respectfully Informs
EN3 his customers and friends that he has
sSA~ removed his Boot and Shoe Manufac.
tory To the store room formerly occupied by
Joseph Sigman. in Northampton street, one
door above Hamilton street. and between
Mrs. T.. II. Harmony's Millinery and Peter
Pomp's Drug Store.
lie has just received large assortment
OF boots and Shoes, among which are Calf
congress Boots, Enameled Congress Boots,
Calf Napoleon Boots, Patent Morocco Ma
poeon Boots, Brogans, &c. for Getlemen
and Boys.
Also on hand large assortment of Shoes
for Ladies and Misses. Women's fashion
ole Caters of every variety, made to order
at short notice. A large assortment of Chill
drens Shoes always on hand. GUM Shoes
Of all descriptions and kinds, which he is
selling
CHEAP FOR CASH.
The goods are manufactured Of the bes
materials and in the neatest and most fash
ionable manner. He employs zone but the
best workmel about his establishment.
Thankful for the liberal patronage hereto
fore received. every effort will be made 10
merit continuance OF the same.
THADDEUS SCHOCH.
Easton. September Is, 1852
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CHEAP FOR CASH.
E4r. AdeIung's Elixir

! S the only medicine capable Of curing the
4 HEAD ACHE, in half an hour. Form
erly, several DAYS were required TO relieve
this distressing pain; whilst now the use Of
the Elixir will, in lew moments remove it
entirely. Although but lately introduced
10 public notice, this wonderful preparation
count thousands of advocates. II is very
beneficial in Colds and Coughs, checking
the most obstinate fit OF coughing in a
minute or two. This remedy is an inyalua-
ble Family Medicine, in all sudden attacks
OF sickness. A single trial will be satisfac>
tory evidence of its efficacy. Price %
cents per bottle. Prepared only by
THOMAS s. PRICHARD,
Office No. lis Calharine street, above
Sd, Philadelphia.
CERTIFICATE:
Allentown, July 9,-IS52
DR.. t. S. Prichard-Dear Sir: I have
used the bottle of your Elixir for Head
ache which you left with me few weeks
since, with, think, decided advantage. l
have for many years been subject TO attacks
OF this distressing complaint. and certainly
lound relief in your preparation.
Yours respectfully, M. HANNUM.
For sale by DR.. Samuel Stokes, Strouds-
burg, Pa, wholesale agent.
Samuel B. Keefer, Snydersvile.
w. ). DIETRICH, Saylorsburg.
John Merwne, Merwinsburg.
David Chnstman. Christmansvile
H. ID. & ]. h. Shaler, Pleasant Valley.
July IA, lS53-6mos