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AND
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The Sixth Edition. Revised, corrected, and
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Seneral GIcftion.
~ ~
sHERlFF's PROCLAMATION.

whereas, by an act of the General Assem-
bly, OF the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
entitled "an act regulating the General Elec.
lions within the said Commonwealth, ~ pass
ed on the Cd day of July, 1889, it is made
The duty of the High Sheriff of every coun.
iy, 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 10 the electors of the coun-
ty of Monroe, that a General Election will
be held 10 the said county, on
Tuesday, the 9th of October
next, at the several election districts below
enumerated. at which lime and places are 10
be elected by the lreemen of the county Of
Monroe.
One Person
10 ill the Office of Canal Commissioner Of
the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
One Person
for President Judge OF the Judis ial District.
composed OF the Counties OF Wayne, Pike
Monroe and Carbon.
One Person
20 representiEe counties Of Monroe and Pike.
in the House of Representatives
One. Person
10 the Office Of County Commissioner Of tn
county ol Monroe.
One Person
to fill the Office of County Treasurer of The,
county OF Monroe.
One Person
10 oil the Office Of County Auditor of the
county of Monroe
The ireemen Of the township OF Chestnut
bill are TO hold their election al the house of
Felix Storm, in said township.
The freemen of the township of Cool
baugh will hold their election al the house
of Melissa Vliet, Qate John Fliet, dec'd) in
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
Smnh6eld. viii hold their election at the
house OF James Place. in said township.
The ireemen ol The township OF Pocono.
will hold their election at the house of Ma
uassah Miller, in said township.
The ireemen OF the township OF Paradise.
will hold their election at he house of Hen
~ KintZ, in said township.
The freemen of the township of Polk, will
hold their election al the house Of Joel Ber-
lin. in said township.
The ireemen Of the township of Price, will
hold their election at The house of John S.
Price, in said township.
The freemen Of the township of Eldred,
will hold their election al the house of Jos.
Hawk. in said township.
The lreemen of the township Of Ross, will
hold their election at The house OF Simon
Sucker, IN said township.
The freemen Of the township OF Smiihfield
will hold their election al the house Of J
Depue Labar, in said township.
The freemen of Stroudsburg, will hold
heir election al the Court House, in said
borough.
The freemen OF the township Of Stroud,
will hold their election at the house OF Jas.
\ Durling in the borough Of Siroudsburg.
The freemen of the township Of Tobyhan-
f1a. will hold their election al The house ol
Washington Winters, in said township.
The treeInen OF the tow nship Of Jackson.
will hold their election at the house Of John
O,lcrboudt in aaid township
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yoffce is Hereby Given,

That every person, excepting Justices OF
the Peace, who shall hold an office or ap-
poinlmeni Of profit or trust under the United
States or Of this Stale OF any city or corpor-
atec district, whether a commissioned officer
OF otherwise. a subordinate officer, or agents
who is or shah be employed under the leg
cislalive, executive or judiciary department
uf this State or The United States, or of any
incorporated district; and also, that every
Ine mber of Congress, and Of the state legis-
lalure and OF the select or common council
OF auy CITY, or commissioner Of any incor
Tioraled 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 of this commonwealth, d thai
no inspector, Judge or nher officer Of such
election shall be eligible 10 be then voted for.
And the said act of Assembly, entitled
IAN act relating TO elections OF this common
wealth passed July I'd, 1899, further provides
That the inspectors and Judges shall meet
al the respective places appointed for hold
ing The election in the district 10 which they
respectively belong, before nine 0 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-
ApreeablY TO the provision Of the sixty
ter.
first section OF said act every General and
special election shall be opened between
the hours OF eight and ten ia the forenoon,
and shall continue without interruption or
adjournment until seven o'clock in the eve
ming, when the polls shall be closed.
Agreeably 10 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 ad
lournment until seven IN the evening, when
the polls shall be closed.
Pursuant to the provision contained in the
10Th section OF the act Aforesaid, the Judges
of The aforesaid district shall take charge OF
the certificate or return OF the election OF
their respective districtgsnd produce them at
a meeting Of the Judges from each district at
the Court House in the Borough OF Strouds
burg, on the third day after the day oil cleo
ton. being for the present year on FRIDA Y,
the 18th Of OCTOBER next, then and there
TO do, and perform the duties required by
law Of said Judges. Also, that where Judge
by sickness or unavoidable circumstances
is unable 10 attend said meeting OF Judges.
then the certificate or return as aforesaid
shall be AIKEN charge Of by one OF the In
spectoIs or clerks OF the election OF said dis
irict, who shall do and perform the duties re
gured Of said Judge unable to attend
HENRY ID. SHAFER, Sheriff.
She,1f's Office StrOudSburg.
September I3, 1855.
(God SaUe the Commonwealth
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BRICK! RRICK!!

just burned and for sale l75, ,0U0 BRICK
Of the very best quality, at bis 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. Cash, not
refused. OLIVER d. STONE
Stroudsburg, August l6, 1855.
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G. .. WOODWARD,
ViOlinist and Teacher of Dancing

Has permanently located himself at the
house of William A. Brodhead, at the
Delaware Water Gap, where he may be
found in readiness to play for dancing
parties, either at the House, or surround
ing vicinity, on reasonable terms.
August 2. 1855.
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GRAND MASS MEETING.

A Mass Meeting of the AMEIcAN CIT
IzENs of this county will be held in
Stroudsburg on Friday, the 2lst of this
month. A Jackson Donnalson, of Ten
nessee, Mayor Conrad, of Philadelphia,
and number of other eminent speakers
are expected on the occasion. A gener-
al invitation is extended.
Stroudsburg, Sept. l3, 1855
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JURY LIST---SEPT. TERM.
Grand ,E,lr0rS.

neutrality-suspicious. Walton, Rober
Boys, James HI. Stroud, Simon Gruber, Davic
Malven, Aaron Crook, Abram Bush
COolbaugh-John Kelly
HamiIton-Jacob Stackhouse, J. Rupert.
POcOnO-Simon Labar, Linford Werkhiser
JackSon-Joseph Possinger
SmithfeId-Darius Dreher, John Mosier.
StrOud-Robert Brown, Geo. HoheRshelt
Charles Mush, Michael Ransberry
N. Smithfeld-John Pipher, Chas. Shoe
maker
ROSs-Dayid Roth
TOJyhGana-Frederick p Miller
Polk-Andrew Serfass.
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BOROUGH ORDINANCE.

Be it enacted by the Chief Burgess
and Common Council of the Borough o
Stroudsburg, and it is hereby enacted BY
the authority of the same,
That Franklin Street be graded, paved
with good brick, and curbed with stone
on both sides of said street, from Eliza
beth street to Monroe street, and around
the public buildings on said street, by the
first day of August next. The same to
be done under the direction of the Town
Council, and according to the survey
as to height and width made by the
said Council.
And further, If any person or persons
owning property on said Franklin street
neglect or refuse to have the same graded
paved and curbed in pursuance of the "a
bove enactment, within the time therein
specified, the said Council after the expira-
ton of the said time, will have the same
done at the expense of said owners of prop
erty according to the act of Assembly, in
such case made and provided.
BE it enacted by the Chief Burgess and
Common Council of the Borough Of
Stroudsburg, and it is hereby enacted by
the authority of the same,
That the south side of Elizabeth street,
from Jacob Street to the lower end of the
Iot now occupied by John Boys, be gra-
ded, paved with good brick, and curbcd
with stone on or before the first day Of
September next. The same to be done
under tie direction of the Town Council,
and according to the SURVEYS to
height and width made by the said Coun-
ell.
And further, If any persons or persons
owning property on the south side of said
Elizabeth street, from said Jacob street
to the lower corner of said lot now occu-
pied by John Boys, refuse to have the
same graded, paved and curbed in pur-
suance Of the above enactment, and with
in the time therein specified, the Town
Council, after the expiration of the said
time, will have the same done at the ex-
pense Of said property owners, according
to the Act of Assembly, in such case made
and provided.
Enacted June 8. 1865.
BY order of the Counsel.
ED. B. DREHER, Clerk.
Stroudsburg, June ii, lS55.--12t.
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Stroudsburg August l6, 1855.
l75.OOO BRICK

Just burnt and for sale by the subscriber,
at his kiln in Stroudsburg. These brick are
of large size, superior quality and will be
sold as low and lower, according to quality,
than any other brick in the County. A por-
ton of them are pressed or front and cornice
brick of different kinds Said brick are COM
posed of materials that will stand the fire with
impunity, thus answering for the purpose of
building bake-ovens, lining cupolas, &c. Al
so, a large portion of those brick are burnt
hard and are well calculated for paving and
will stand for that purpose equal 10 any brick
that can be produced in this or any other
place.
WIN. S. WINTEMUTE.
July s. 1855.
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JOHN w. RUXTON,
DEALER IN
Wh n lsl q a MIN IA N RA94
LAYS1 AIlY iAg9A

Respectfully informs the public that Dr.
James c. Aver, practical and analytical
Chemist, has appointed him agent for the sale
of the celebrated
Cherry PectOral,
a sure remedy for the cure of Coughs, Colds,
Influenza, Group, and Consumption. Also,
his well known Cathartic Pills. He has on
hand, in addition to the above, German Worm
Seed, which is an excellent remedy for the
removal of worms
A full supply of these articles can be had
at his Store, on Elizabeth Street, few doors
above the well known Bakery of Jacob
GoetZ.
He positively gives no credit. as it has be-
come questionable as well as Improbable to
do so.
Quick sales and small profits is his motto.
JOHN w. RUXTON.
Stroudsburg, February 8, l855.-ly.
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CEFMessrs. 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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TRUSSES ! TRUSSES !!
81 C. IL. NEEDLES,
Truss and Brace Establishment,
S. w. Cor. Of TweLfM and Race streets,

5. ". Cor. Of TwelfM and Rare streets,
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 Truases, 50, So, S4 and s5.
Double, SIS, So, So and SO.
Instructions as to wear, and how to effect
a cure, when possible, sent with the Truss
Also for sale in great variety,
DR.. Banning's ImproUed Patent Body Brace,
For the cure of Proapsus Uteri; Spinal Props
and Supports, Patent Shoulder Braces, Chest
Expanders and Ereclor Braces. adapted to
all with StooP Shoulders and Weak Lungs;
English Elastic Abdominal Belts, Suspen,
sories, Syringes-male and female.
ELadies' Rooms, with Lady attendants.
August 2, lS55.--ly
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1uoitor's 8 Notife.
In tie 0TDhanS' Court of Monroe Go

In the matter of the sale of the Real
Estate of Simon Heller, deceased, by
Joseph Trach, Executor.
February %, 1854, report of sale pre-
sented and confirmed nssi.
Same day, on motion of Mr.. Dimmick
for William Tompkins, the Court appoint
Charlton Burnett, Auditor, to report the
facts with distribution annexed.
The undersigned will attend to the du-
ties of the above appointment, at his Of
fee in Stroudsburg, on Saturday, the
18th day September next, 1885, at 10
clock a. m. when and wheTe oil persons
terested can attend.
CHARLTON BURNETT,
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Philadelphia Bread and Cake
III Ya

The undersigned hereby informs the cit
liens of Stroudsburg and vicinity, that he
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 q 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.
May 10, 1S55.-3t.*
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FIVE DOLLARS REWARD.
April II, 1855.

The dwelling house of the undersigned
was entered, on the evening of the l4th
inst, and robbed of about So in small
change, a pair of black Cashmere pants,
one shirt, pair of ladies under sleeves,
pair of gloves and variety of other
articles. The above reward will be paid
to any one who viii apprehend or give
such information as would lead to the de-
lection Of the thief.
G.. G. MECHTLE.
Stroudsburp August I6. 1855
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n. B.-The subscriber would hereby in
form his old customers and the public in gen.
eral that he continues the Mercantile busi-
ness at the old stand, on the corner, opposite
the American Hotel, and in addition to his
former stock bas just received and is now
opening a choice lot of
Fall and Winter Goods.
selected from the City markets, among which
may be found varied assortment of Ladies
dress goods, to wit: Fancy plaid and stripe,
Delanes and Cashmeres; Gala plaids, French
Mernos, wool Delanes, Alpacas and Coburgs,
dress trimming, assorted; under sleeves and
chemzettes; Jaconet and Swiss edging; black
and fancy cassimeres; sattinets from 37R up;
Kentucks, fancy plaids for Boys wear; red,
white and yellow fannes of every grade !;
Welch do; Shaker do; plain and figured do;
oil cloth for tables, stair and carpets do; and
a full assortment of Yankee notions; lining
and dress silks.
Crockery ware, tin ware, and full aSsort-
ment of hardware, carpenters tools, &c. glass
and nails; also fine lot of cheap N4a
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IDI33OIb5 U glIOIIs
Strosdsbuxg, August %, lst


Stroatlsburg, 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
are 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.
NJ. B. POSTENS,
ABRAM BUSH.
N. B--The Livery business will be
continued by nj. B. Postens, who will be
pleased to see his old friends and patrons
ayh;s stable, and will warrant the car
riages an'5s horses in good order and Plen-
-. siIk on y cE&ckers
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im O. Y = G R.

The partnership in the Mercantile business,
between James H. Stroud and Charles 4. An
dre, as the firm of Stroud & Andre, is this
day dissolved.
JAMES II. STROUD,
CHARLES r. ANDRE.
Stroudsburg, Sept. Is, 1854.
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Office Of lie Maryland Consolidated J
Lotteries, Baltimore, Maryland,
20lh June, 1856.