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and Wealth fthe United States, l,S00 pages roya
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HARPER'S MAGAZINE for September is
III magnificent number, filed with superior
engravngs, and for sale at SHILIINGToN's book
store.
The great Illustrated Magazine of Art for Sep
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Leslies Ladies' Gazette for September contains
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Godey's Lady's Book, Graham's Magazine, ano
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History OF the Crusades, their Rise, Progress,
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administrator Notire.

Estate of JOHN H. WOLFE, late Of the
Borough Of StroRds6org, decd.
Notice is hereby given that letters o. adj
minstration upon the above named estate,
have been granted to the undersigned By the
Register of Monroe county. All persons,
therefore, indebted to the said estate, will
please make immediate payment, and those
having claims against the same, will please
present them duly authenticated TO the un-
derslgned for settlement.
THOMAS STONE, admir-,
August 30, l555.-6t Streudsburg, Pa
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Philadelphia Bread and Cake
9aa 2Rh e

The undersigned hereby informs the cit
izens of Stroudsburg and vicinity, that be
has commenced the baking business in all
its various branches, in the building late
ly occupied by Mr.. Augustus Garner. one
door west of the Clothing Store of Hirsch-
kind & Adler, on Elizabeth street, where
he is fully prepared to furnish
Bread and Cakes.
of the very best quality.
By strict attention to business and
keeping the best articles in his line of bus
mess on hand, he hopes to meet and re-
ceive liberal share of patronage.
G. G.. MECHTLEY.
Nav 10, ls55.-3t.*
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DELAWARE WATER GAP
CLASSICAL SCHOOL.
Monroe COltntv, Pa.
Twenty four miles above Easton.
Rev. HI. s, HOWELL, Principal

Twenty four miles above Easton.
Rev. HI. s. HOWELL, Principal.
This Institution for boys is located in the
midst of beautiful and sublime mountain sce-
merry, and enjoys the advantage of pure noun
tain air. The buildings have been erected
by the principal, and fitted up with a view to
afford the best accommodations for fam
lily boarding school
In addition to the usual branches of Eng
lish education, instruction will be given in
the Latin, Greek, French, and German lam
guages, and in all the branches required to
prepare young men for college or for business
pursuits.
The academic year is divided into two terms
of five months each, commencing on the lst
day of May and November. Vacation in
April and October.
For circulars, containing terms and other
particulars, address the Principal, Delaware
Water Gap, Monroe County, Pa.
N. B.-A few pupils can be accommodate
after the lst of September next.
August 80, lS55.-3m.
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Girls Girls attendance l57 days Boys
Average Girls each day o. Average number
do AZ Girls time lost by Absence 2e days boys Tune o p
days Girls time lost by dness 922 minutes Boys time lost Oy do
minutes Total time lost 450A days. -
thirteen fall and election Will
soon be over parents find time
obstacle the the chill
Improvement But few parents have carefully thought "A ay
but little And these
discard apprentice who is absent half third fourth
they (aud truly o he make good works
But as shall the
myself will conclude with saying that wish chi
to improve them regularly and take
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General election.
M
sHERlFF's PROCLAMATION.

Whereas, by an act of the General Assem-
| bly, of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
entitled ian act regulating the General Elec-
tions within the said Commonwealth" pass.
ed on the I'd day of July, 1899, it is made
the duty of the High Sheriff of every coun-
ty, to give public notice OF such elections to
be holden, and TO make known in such no.
tice what officers are to be elected There.
fore, ! HENRY d. SHAFER, High Sheriff
of the county Of Monroe, do make known by
this proclamation to the electors Of the coun-
ty of Monroe, that a General Election will
be held in the said county, on
Tuesday. the 9th of October
next, at the several election districts below
enumerated, at which time and places are 10
be elected by the freemen Of the county of
Monroe.
One Person
to fill the Office Of Canal Commissioner OF
the Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania.
One Person
for President Judge Of the Judicial District,
composed of the Counties OF Wayne, Pike,
Monroe and Carbon.
One Person
TO representthe counties Of Monroe and Pike,
in the House of Representatives.
One Person
10 the office Of County Commissioner Of the
county Of Monroe.
One Person
to fill the office of County Treasurer Of the
county Of Monroe.
One Person
to fill the office Of County Auditor of the
county of Monroe.
The freemen Of the township OF Chestnut
hill are to hold their election at the house OF
Felix Storm, in said township.
The freemen Of the township of Cool
baugh will hold their election at the house
of Melissa Vliet, Gate John Vliet, dec'd) inl
said township.
The freemen Of the township OF Hamilton,
will hold their election at the house of Jos.
Keller, in said township.
The freemen of the township Of Middle
Smiihfield, will hold their election at the
house of James Place. in said township.
The freemen Of the township Of PocOno,
will hold their election at the house of Ma
nassau Miller, in said township.
nc IieGiilCiI vi lIlC W" ilSlIIp VI
will hold their election at the house of Hen
ry Kintz, in said township.
The freemen Of the township OF Polk, will
hold their election at the house Of Joel Ber
lin, in said township.
The freemen of the township Of Price, will
hold their election at the house Of John 5.
Price, in said township.
The freemen Of the township OF Eldred,
will hold their election at the house of Jos.
Hawk, in said township.
The freemen Of the township Of Ross, will
hold their election at the house Of Simon
Sucker, in said township.
The freemen Of the township Of Smithfield
will hold their election al the house of J.
Depue Labar, in said township.
The freemen Of Stroudsburg, will hold
heir election at the Court House, in said
borough.
The freemen Of the township Of Stroud,
will hold their election at the house Of Jas.
N. During in the borough Of Stroudsburg.
The freemen Of the township of Tobyhan
ma, will hold their election at the house of
Washington Winters, in said township.
The freemen Of the tow nship of Jackson,
will hold their election at the house of John
Osterhoudt, in aaid township.
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OTMessrs. MUM & co. have been for
many years, extensively engaged in procur-
ing patents for new inventions, and will ad-
wise inventors, without charge in regard to
the novelty of their Improvements.
August 80, 1855.
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S. II. CROOKS
HOTEL AND DINING SALOON,
or TIE EUROPEAN PLAN,
Nos. 79 & 80 Chatham Street,
(Between Pearl and Duane.)
vTnnJT

NEW-YORK.
ffaz57754@As IA Offers inducements, so far as clean
lGEa=A illness, comfort, good living and E.
economy can be combined, equal perhaps, 10
any other public house in the city. The
proprietor hopes at least, that it may prove
to be so, as it is furnished with all requisite
modern Improvements, seconded by his ex-
perience and utmost efforts to make it agree
BILE to those who appreciate quiet home
and good entertainment at moderate char
ges. He therefore respectfully invites his
friends and the public to make trial of his
new Hotel and Dining Saloon.
ITRooms So 90 per week and upwards
81 l.2 cts per night.
June Ii, 1855 --ly. lgi
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BARLEY SHEAF HOTEL.
1913 ". Second St, q few doors belo,c Vine
Philadelphia.

G.. B. KELLER, Proprietor.
(Successor to NJ. Watson.)
@ The present Proprietor having
sNiIi every facility and knowledge Of
Haa-Ath the wants of the community, would
most respectfully solicit continuance Of
the former patronage, and pledges himself
nothing shall be wanting on bis part to give
the most perfect satisfaction to all. The
table will be supplied with the best in the
market-and nothing will be left undone
that will contribute to the comfort of his
guest.
s9- Stabling for over 100 Horses
yard large and commodious.
May 10, 1S55.-3m.
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TRUSSES ! TRUSSES y
81 c. III. NEEDLES,
Truss and Brace Establishment
S. W. Cor. Of TtOeiflh and Race streets,

y. w. COT. " IWetJLH ana AUCe SFeSLS,
PHILADELPHIA.
Importer of fine French Trusses, combin-
ing extreme lightness, ease and durability
with correct construction.
Hernial or ruptured patients can be suited
by remittlng amounts, as below :--Sending
number OF inches round the hips, and stating
side affected.
Cost Of Single Trusses. 50, So, 81 and S.
Double, $5, SO, So and $40.
Instructions as to wear, and how to effec
a cure, when possible, sent with the Truss
Also for sale in great variety,
DR.. Banning'S Improved Patent Body Brace
For the cure of Prolapsus Uteri; Spinal Prop.
and Supports, Patent Shoulder Braces, Ches
Expanders and Erector Braces, adapted tc
all with Stoop Shou'de and Weak Lungs
English Elastic Abdominal Belts, Suspen
sories, Syringes-male and female.
ULadies' Rooms, with Lady attendants
August 2, lS55.--IY.
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NOtice is Hereby Given,

That every person, excepting Justices OF
the Peace, who shall hold an office or ap-
pointment of profit or trust under the United
States or of this State or any city or cOrpor-
ateG district, whether a commissioned officer
or otherwise subordinate officer, or agents
who is or shall be employed under the leg
gislative, executive or judiciary department
of this State or the United States. or Of any
incorporated district; and also, that every
member of Congress, and Of the state legis-
lature and of the select or common council
Of any city, or commissioned Of any lncor
poraled district is by law incapable of hold.
ing or exercising al the same time, the office
or appointment OF judge, inspector, or clerk
of any election ofthis commonwealth, d that
no inspector, Judge or other officer OF such
election shall be eligible to be then voted for.
And the said act of Assembly, entitled
san act relating to elections Of this common
wealth passed July Cd, 1889, further provides
That the Inspectors and Judges shall meet
at the respective places appointed for hold
ing the election in the district 10 which they
respectively belong, before nine O'Clock in
the morning of the second Tuesday of Oc
tober, and each of said inspectors shall ap-
point one clerk, who shall be a qualified vo-
hSleedoiy W tno Plo'lSlo" VI ''i0 @'N'J
| ter.
first section OF said act every General and
special election shall be opened between
the hours Of eight and ten in the forenoon,
and shall continue without interruption or
adjournment until seven o'clock in the eve-
ming, when the polls shall be closed.
Agreeably TO the provisions Of the sixty
| first section of said act every General and
| Special election shall be opened between the
hours of eight and ten in the forenoon, and
shall continue without interruption or all
iournment until seven in the evening, when
the polls shall be closed.
Pursuant TO the provision contained in the
18th section Of the act aforesaid, the Judges
of the aforesaid district shall take charge o'
the certificate or return OF the election OF
their respective districts and produce them al
a meeting Of the Judges from each district al
the Court House in the Borough Of Sirouds
burg, on the third day after the day of cleo
ton, being for the present year on FRIDAY
the 18th Of OCTOBER next, then and there
to do, and perform the duties required by
law of said Judges Also, that where a judge
by sickness or unavoidable circumstances
is unable TO attend said meeting of Judges
then the certificate or return as aforesaid
shall be taken charge Of by one Of the In
spectors or clerks OF the election OF said dis
lrct, who shall do and perform the duties re
quired of said Judge unable to attend.
HENRY D. SHAFER, Sheriff.
Sherif's Office Stroudsburg. !
September i3, 1855.
(God Saue The Commonwealth
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BANK NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given, that an applica>
ton will be made to the next Legislature OF
the State of Pennsylvania, for the creation
of Corporate body, with Discounting and
Banking privileges, to be located in Stroud
burg, Monroe county, Pa. The name OF the
intended Corporation will be
"The SsrOudsburg Bank;''
and the amount Of capital 20 be one hundred
thousand dollars, with authority 10 incre ase
the same TO two hundred thousand.
Sydenham Walton, Stogdell Stokes,
Silas l.. Drake, John Edinger,
Jos. Troch, James II. Walton.
Edward Brown, Rob. r. Depuy,
John DeYoung, j. H. Stroud,
Jos. Fenner, s. Stokes,
VIM. Davis. e. ID. Brodhead,
VIM. ID. Walton, Robert Boys,
Stroud Burson, w. Wallace,
r. S. Staples; Geo IL. Miller,
John Bows, las. N. Durling,
Balsar Fetherman, Daniel Boys,
John n Staples, Sam'l 5. Dreher,
Joseph Staples, Frederick kiser,
| Charles Fetherman, Nj. III. Dreher,
| S. j. Holinshead, G.. Burnet,
Jacob Dennis, Peter Shaw,
| David Keller.
Stroudsbnrg, June ii, 1855.
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To the Voters Of Monroe County,

Felzoac Citizens At the earnest So
licitation of numerous friends, hereby
offer myself as candidate for the Office of
County Commissioner.
Should [ be so fortunate as to obtain q
majority of your sufrages, pledge my
self to perform the duties of the office
faithfully, impartially and to the best of
my ability.
JACOB FREDERICK.
Stroud township, Sept. 6, 1855.
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Stroudsburg August l6, 1855.
BRICK! BRICK!

Just burned and for sale l75, 900 brick
of the very best quality, at his yard, about
quarter of mile from Stroudsburg, on
the public road leading to Stokes Mill
Orders from Contractors or private bull
ders will be received at the yard or at the
residence of the subscriber, in Strouds-
burg. Brick delivered if desired.
Produce of all kinds Except Cabbage)
taken in exchange for Brick, Casa, not
refused OLIVER d. STONE.
Stroudsburg, August l6, 1855.
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FIVE DOLLARS REWARD.

The dwelling house of the undersigned
was entered, on the evening of the l4th
inst, and robbed of about s. in small
change, pair of black Cashmere pants,
one shirt, pair of ladies under sleeves,
a pair of gloves and variety of other
articles. The above reward will be paid
to any one who will apprebend or give
such information as would lead to the de-
lection of the thief
G. G. MECHTLE.
StrnnAshnrr 4 Nnr1,st lH lRSS
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A VALUABLE
PROPERTY
S9n 33AsR9> %

The subscriber will offer his property at
public sale, on
Friday, the 10th day Of October
next The favorable location of this proper
ty and the great facilities it possesses, both
as retail and shipping lumber esta ablishment,
is known to most persons in this nelghbor.
hood 1t is situated on Mud Run, in Carbon
county, seven miles from the Lehigh Navi-
CATION, and nine miles from the Wilkes-Bar-
re Pike. on the road leading from Merwns-
burg to White Haven. 1t consists of about
1900 Acres OfTiRmber Land,
gaa containing Pine, Spruce, Hemlock and
Hard Wood, and one of the best single
SAW MILLS
in the Pine Swamp. entirely new, and capa-
BILE of manufacturing one million feet, or
more, of lumber per annum. Also, m
Four good Dwelling Houses, !s=i=a
store House and Smith Shop,
with stabling sufficient for 40 horses There
are also about 20 acres cleared land, in a
good state of cultivation. The water pow
er is never ia ling, and there is on the prop
perty very favorable location for an extern
sive tanning establishment, with an immense
bark region surrounding 1t.
To any person desiring to enter into the
numbering business, this property affords a
rare opportunity.
Persons wishing to view the property can
have an opportunity of doing SO in company
with the subscriber, or with VIM. X. Snyder,
who is on the property, any day before the
sale, at which time the terms will be made
known.
MORRIS EVANS.
Albrightville, Carbon Co., Pa,
September "a, 1855.
GFMauch Chunk Gazette and Bucks Co.
Intellgencer publish 3 times-send bill to
this office.
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DIS5OiUpIOIMa

LD155OhU I'LL OINu
Stroudsburg, August %, 1855.
The partnership heretofore existing be-
tween the undersigned, in the Livery bu-
siness, is this day dissolved by mutual
consent All persons indebted to the firm
arc requested to make immediate pay
ment, as the accounts are due and must
be paid, to NJ. B. POSTENS, who is du'
ly authorised to settle the same.
M. b. POSTENS,
ABRAM BUSH.
N, B.--The Livery business will be
continued by M. b. Postens, who will be
pleased to see his old friends and patrons
at his stable, and will warrant the car
riages and horses in good order, and plen
ty Of silk on the crackers,
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To the Voters of Monroe County.

FeLloac Citizens At the solicitation
of numerous friends, I am induced to Of
fer myself as candidate for the office of
County Commissioner,
at the ensuing election. Should [ be e.
lected 1 pledge myself to perform the du-
ties of the Office faithfully, impartially and
to the best of my ability.
JOHN H. BREWER.
Stroud township, Sept. 13, 1855.
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To the Voters of Monroe County.

Fel2oac- CiticenS--At the solicitation of
many friends. am induced to offer my
self as candidate for the office of
County Commissioner.
Should ] be elected, pledge myself to
perform the duties of the Office faithfully
and impartially to the best of my ability.
NICHOLAS METZGAR.
Hamilton, Sept. 81, 1856.
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To the Voters of Monroe County.

To the Voters of Monroe County.
Fslloa0 Citizens AT the solicitation
of numerous friends, [ am induced to Of
fer myself as a candidate for the Office of
County Treasurer.
at the ensuing election. Should I be SO
fortunate as to be elected, I pledge my
self to perform the duties of the Office in
person and with strict fidelity
EDWARD BROWN.
Stroud tsp, Sept. 81, 1856.
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To the Voters Of Monroe County.
FelIOaO Citi2cns.-I offer myself as a
candidate for the office of
County Treasurer
at the ensuing election. Should l be
honored with a majority of your suffra-
ges and elected, [ will discharge the du-
ties officially devolving upon me, personal
ly and with the strictest fidelity. Yours
Truly.
CHARLTON BURNETT.
Stroudsburg, Aug. %, 1855.