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LAW CIRCULAR.

W. oRTHINGToN G. SNETHEN, Wash
w ington, D. c., continues to practice
law exclusively in the supreme court, and
to attend to eases before Congress; to
prosecute claims an settled accounts a.
gainst the departments, bureaus, and
boards of commissioners; to procure pat
ents for invention, at home and abroad
and to obtain pensions and bounty lands;
to collect debts, dividends, legacies, and in
heritances in any part of the United states
and foreign countries; to make invest
ments of funds in loans and stocks and
on bond and mortgage, and to negotiate
the purchase and sale of loans, lands and
patent rights in any state of the Union
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eals-Trs.rrct:or Series Of Poolzs.


Tbe essential coarse Of this Series consists o.
MscLGurlns system of Manual GymnastC
exercises. IL Five Numbers, accompanied
By Book Of Instruction, SIX hooks in all, to,
gs.hcy with SIX Of the MacLaurln Pens anl
e holder, pot Up in one package, gnO sent Il
ans part OF the United States by mail, with
the portage paid, ST one dollar.
The larger course is the same as the pre-.
sraiug, augmented by the Series of six round
sra ias-hand copy books and blank exer-
ore ruled bock, for additional practice, max
lng thirteen books in all, with pens and in
I.fac..aa 5oCk, ct two dollars
The book, containing fall exposition Of
the eys.em. with directions, will be sent sep
.r.t= 20 any one ordering II and including
y-s'sse stamp and twelve and q half cents
This viii give q full knowledge Of the in
ueuse advantages OF the system over al
others. and enable the buyer TO proceed un-
ders,andingly, if not already aware Of the
nature Of the plan; which Is, the art of writing
rapidly from the first. and al the same time
Weil-Ca art neuer before taught either in
iAe schools or by tcriting masters.
EXTRA i. Primary book of big exercises
'or hsnd and arm, Introductory TO the course,
adapted to children from four years old up
ward, and useful 10 all. I83 cents.
=. Book Of Mammoth Capital Letters, for
extra Gymnasiic exercise during the whole
course. ls5 cents. These two books also
indispensable in schools
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nE RENEDYFoNNO

The testimony in its favor is over
whe ming. The proprietors are daily Ia
receipt of etters and certificates, going
to prove its remarkable efficiency to ell
cases of worms, both in chi dren and a
du is. The re ief given, and the immodi-
ate Improvement of health which follow
It's use, has ca ed the attention of physi-
clans to this article, and they freely re-
commend & prescribe it in their practice.
Tile retail price IS 25 cents per rlaL ach1ch
brings II acittin the means of all.
Brooklyn, L. l. January Is, l847.
1 do certify that gave one bottle of
B. A. Fahnestock's Firmifuge tony child,
and in seAen hours it passed % large
worms. Any person doubling this may
apply for further information at my resi-
dence corner of York and Jackson SITS.
JAMES McCAFFREY.
Pmghkeepsie, n. Y. March ., 1e44
I certify, that l took two vials of B. 4.
Yirmifuge, which l found
to be the greatest cure for worms l have
ever used. | have been troubled with
tape worms for number of years, and l
have never found so good medicine as
B. A. Fanestock's Virmifuge. l there
fore recommend it.
MARTHA Cliff.
The public is cautioned against coun-
terfcits and spurious articles, and to pus
no confidence in statements that Kolm-
stocks and 'S Fahnestock's Virmifuge,
are the same or as good as the only gen
uine article, which is b. Il. FahneStOck's
Vermyuge.
For sale in Stroudsburg, by T. Schoch
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1'ruCeEscs. ssaTGWurc, Stoves, &C.
which hare been purchased for cash and must
be sold.
His experience in the Mercantile Business,
has enabled him to appreciate to the fullest
degree. the wants and desires of the commu-
nifty; and now flatters himself that me has
made ample provision for all who may favor
him with their custom. Very thankful for
The liberal patronage which has been bestow-
ed upon him; he respectfully asks contin-
hance of the same, feeling satisfied that it
viii be to the advantage of all to examine his
stock before purchasing elsewhere.
Strouds5urg, January 5, 1853.
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To County Merchants.

Every store should be supplied with liIi:
'a'uabe 1INIMFNT, aS it pays good profit
md sells rapidly. q. ". u ESTBROOk
Successor 10 \. @. Bragg & Co } Or4m
elur and soc Proprietor
Principal Offices. 3O4 Broadway, New
York. and corner 81 and Market Streets
\ Louis Missouri
Sold by every dealer in drugs and meai
Inc throughout the United States, Canadas
West lnGI :. and Bermuda Islands.
65~For sale IN SIroudshurg py :. Stokes
and Miller & Fowler; William Hayhelger
Williamsburg. 4. Shearrr, RlchmunA. North
1npton county; Ii Peters & Co. Marshall,
Creek. Mo0Ioe county.
June %. 1854 Nv
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For Sale only bs the Importer.
CALEB II. NEEDLES,

Cor. Twelfth & Race SITS, Phiadela
~ Ladies, requirlng the benefit Of Ne
chdn'cdl Supp orts, owing to arrangement OF
The Internal Organs. inducing Failing Of the
Womb, Vocal, Pulmonary, Dyspep,ic, Ner
vous and Spinal Weakness, are iniormed
that competent and expernced Lady will
be in attendance at the Rooms; (set apart
for heir erclussUe uSe.) No. lii, Twelfth
ST., 1st door below Race.
June % 1854
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TEEE GEeEAV REMEDY.

About which so much has been said and
published, is among US. Who has not heard
Of the MeIscaa .huS,mg Li'.in1eat Many
millions o bottles have been sold and used
10 cure Rheumatism, Ulcers, Sores, Bruises
>prans. Ring worm, Felocs, Salt Rheum.
Piles. Sore Nipples and Caked Breasts,
Cancers, Itch, Corns on The Toes. Sore
Ewes. Ear ache, Pimr!es. Swollen Joint,
or Limbs, Cuts, ScaldS. or Scald Head.
Numb PaISey BunioHs or Frosted Feet.
Warts or any other complain that can be
reached by an external remedy. And it la,
aiwass has been successful. II is equally
good IA healing Wounds. Scratches, Saddle
or Harness Gaids, or any $prajn, Soreness
IT SiiiAess. Aud it~is warranted To cure
SPAWN Ring hone, SpEEl CT Poll e,il. OF
Horses.
II The Liuiment is pat upin three sizes
ans retais at IS cts. 80 cts, ana 5 00.--
The large bottles contain much more LluI
ment IN proportion 10 the prices, and there
inre cheapest.
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WEIGHING LESS THAN D OUNCES.
For the Cure of Hernia or Rupture,

Acknowledged by the highest medical
authorities of Philadelphia, incomparably
superior TO any other in use. Sufferers viii
he gratlfed to learn that The occasion now
offers 10 procure not only the highest and
most easy, but as durable Truss as any
other, in lieu of the cuyn6rOus and uncOna
JortGJke article usually sold. There is no
difficulty attending the fitting. and when the
pad is located, it will. retain. its, position
without change.
Persons al a distanre unable To call on
the Subscriber, can have the Truss sent To
any address, hy remiiiing Fiue Dollars for
the single Truss. or Ten for the double
wiIhapeasute round the hips, and stating
side Infected. 1t will be exchanged 10 suir
II not lifting, by returning II at once, unsoii
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Lungs.
The Proprietor has succeeded (from direc-
tions Of Professor Stone) in combining the
OIL and Lime so perfectly, that the taste Of
the Oil, which is naueseous 10 persons gen.
orally, is entirely overcome, and it can be Ia.
ken by the most delicate females with pleas
ure. And as regards the benefit Of this ar
ticle over the pure oil, the following case by
Prof. Stone, is sufficient to convince the most
skeptical. The young lady was "a years of
age.
"Her disease was one of unmixed phihisis,
which had been expected to terminate in the
course of few months. fatally. The upper
part of both her lungs was filled with tuber-
cies; and in some places were beginning TO
soften, The case was evidently a bad one
The treatment of cod liver oil was at first
used, but without marked improvement. The
phosphate OF lime WINS then administered with
the oil, and the result, as in the case of many
others, was soon apparent The patient was
RAPIDLY getting we'll"
CAuTIoN.--On account of the great repu-
tation OF this Compound for all Lung Com
plants, the subscriber would caution the af
hlcted against using any except that manu-
iactured by HIM, as he has the only reciDt in
the United States for combining the PuRE
On with LIME in proper manner. There.
fore, as you value your health, purchase none
except that manufactured by
ALEX'R B. WILBOR, Chemist.
166 Court street, Boston.
Sold in Philadelphia by 7. w. Dyott &
Sons end Druggists generally.
For sale in Stroudsburg, by Dr.. F. Hol-
linshead.
November o, ls5i.--ly.
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StrOudsbEsrg and EasiOn
STAGE LINES

The Stroudsburg and Easton
mail line of stages, consists Of excellent four
horse coaches, and leaves j. J. Postens In
dian Queen Hotel, Stroudsburg. Pa. every
day Except Sundays) at 7 o'clock A. NJ. ar.
irving in Easton before the departure Of the
cars for New York, or stages To Bethlehem
aud Allentown.
Aline to Mauch Chunk, leaving
at O'Clock A. M. on Monday, Wednesday
and Friday. via Brodheadsyille, where it
connects with lires TO Wilkes Bare & White
Haven. returning on alternate days
10 The following lines leaves P0siens
Indian Queen Hotel, Stroudsburg, Pa. daily;
A line to Port Jervis, leaving
at 7 o'clock A. NJ. via Bushkill, Dingman's 5
Choice and Milford. Returning, leaves Port
Jervis Immediately after the arrival Of the
morning train Of cars TO New York, at about
3 O'Clock A. ri.
A line to Scranton, leaving at
{ o'clock A. NJ. via Bartonsville, Tanners
Vile, where il connects with ine to Homes
Iale. and connecting at Scranton with the
cars for the west
These lines hold out strong inducements
to the travelling pubic--passlng through see
lions OF the country which are as magnifi
cent and picturesque as any in the Union
Having pro gided themselves with excel
cellent coaches, good horses, aud careful
drivers, they feel confident that they will be
will patronize them
STOUFFER e. OSTRANDER.
MAY IL 1901, Prorrietors
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REMOVAL!!
SCH O G HIS
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL
Boot a,l0 Shoe
M ANU FAC TOR Yu

aas The subscriber respectfully Informs
gEy his customers and friends that he has
sA- removed his Boot and Shoe MannJac
torv tn the store room formerly occupied by
Joseph Sigman, in Northampton street, one
door above Hamilton street, and between
Mrs. e. Fl. Hatmony's Millinery and Peter
Pomp's Drug Store.
He has just received large assortment
of Boots and Shoes, among which are Cali
Congress Boots, Enameled Congress Boots,
Calf Napoleon Boots, Patent Morocco Ma
poleon Boots, Brogans, &c. for Getemen
and Boys.
A lso on hand large assortment of Shoes
or Ladies and Misses. Women's fashions
nle 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
SoliiDu
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CHARLES MUSCLE,

CHARLES MUSCH,
a Manufacturer and dealer in all kinds
~ of furniture, cabnet-ware, collins, ETC.
~ at his stand on the Milford road, two
miles from Stroudsburg.
OFReady-made coiiins of all qualities
and sizes kept constantly on hand and for
sale at the lowest cash price.
A hearse on hand at all times, and will at
tend funerals if desired
October 20, lS53.-1y
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HERALD OF PENNANSNIP!!

Gnot Hel0s for bad icritCrS -! Fer Young
Men going in:o BusineSs!!! LaGieS!!!
Children -! and SchOols!!!
You can now obtuin, for the first time in
the world, practical Handwriting, adapted
- business or correspondence, Uith 0s much
tsr.ai7'v as a child leqr1S 10 scalk; and ,cith-
out, nearly as well as ,cith, the aid OF mas
teri!
1EacEaurIn'S Currcnte Ca.anlo
lRGpi5 PEN System puts this necessary or;
al he Po:cer Of al, tciihoua nsistah ="
By Series Of Manual Gymnastic exercises,
entirely new 10 their design, it takes the chain
oG the arm hani and fingers. makes the
hand perfectly at home on paper, and COM
Gnes ,he element Of rapidity with beauty OF
sIecution. 1t begins Revolution in the arl
cfwr.l.ng!M Such as has never before taken
place, and will qualify thousands of young
lnea for good positions as bookkeepers, ac-
countanls, and copyists, who have failed 10
learn 10 write well under every other system.
], s equally adapted 10 teaching rapid anG
'.sseui ladies' hand.
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FOR RENT.

A Dwelling House and about FL
20 acres of land, situate in the sss.H
Borough of Stroudsburg. Apply to
JOHN PALMER.
January ie, 1855.
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CHEAP FOR CASH.

The goods are manufactured Of the bes
materials and in the neaiest and most fash
ionable manner. He employs none but the
best workmen about his establishment.
Thankful for the liberal patronage hereto
fore received, every effort will be made to
merit continuance of the same.
THADDEUS SCUOCH.
Easton. September l6, 1852
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The SCHOOL Series.

Teachers are respectfully informed that Mac
L1urin's system Of Gymnastic exercises. Be-
my complete course of Gymuastic exercises,
designed to give the greatest possible command
ufihe pen. Published in six numbers, price -
o;s. MISUNDERSTANDING copy books, in two
parts, price % cents; and MacLaurin's series
oi hne-hsnd copy books. In four parts, price
6O cents (are now ready. The above twelve
books constitute MacLaurin's complete Ser
ice. Price 81 50 for The set.
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MONROE COUNTY
Nsutual Fire EnsnraMce Comply

HsVShba n AEC sEsStahSHSe ScsEDy
FE 1he rate of Insurance is one dollar on
~ the thousand dollars insured, after
which payment no subsequent tax will
be levied, except to cover actual loss or
damage by fire, that may fall upon mem
bers of the company.
The nett profits arising from interest
or otherwise, will be asc6rtained yearly,
for which each member in proportion to
his, her, or their deposit, will have a
credit in the company. Each insurer in
or with the said company will be a mem
Der thereof during the term of his or her
policy. The principle of Mutual Insur-
ance has been thoroughly tested-has
been tried by the unerring test of expert
ence, and has proved successful and be-
come very popular. 1t affords the great
est security against loss or damage by
fire, on the most advantageous and rea-
sonable terms.
Applications for Insurance to be made
in person, or by letters addressed to
JAMES III. WALTON, Sec'y.
MANAGERS.
Richard S. Staples, Silas L. Drake,
NJ. IL. Dreher, Wm. S. White,
Jacob Stouffer, John Edinger,
James Fl. Walton, Joseph Kerr,
Jacob Shoemaker, John n. Stokes,
Robert Boys, John Kern,
George II. Miller.
R. S. STAPLES, President.
II. WALTON, Treasurer.
Stroudsburr. Nov. Q. 1854
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r f NJ O Y ED!
JOHN w. RUXTON

Respectfully informs the public That he has
removed his Hat g. Cap Store p
next door to Samuel Melck's "a
Watch and Jewelry Store, where aNsN
he will be happy to see his old
partrons and customers.
lie also announces that lie positively gives
no credit, as it has become Questionable, az
well as Improbable.
Quick sales and small profits is his motto
JOHN w. RUXTON
Stroudsburg, March 10, 1854 4-*3m.
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purRtHE fluid coastsnh on HANDY
- and for sale bv
r. HOLLIESTEAD.
SlrcUdsbg'g, March 30 1854
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SOAP AND CANDLES

Ashes and Greese taken in exchange for
Soap, at the highest market price
Cash paid for tallow, when delivered al the
factory, or Candles given in exchange, if de-
sired.
Gy Merchants and others are cordially in
yiied 20 give US a call, as we are enabled ia
io!n'sh any thing 10 our line, at New York
pf.ces
PALMER e. BRO.
9'Foudsbufg, January 4, 1855.
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WAR In EUROPE,

The undersigned begs leave to inform the
public that they have fitted up the building,
formerly occupied by the members Of the NJ
Z. church, on the east corner of George and
Monroe streets, in the Borough of Strouds.
burg. as SOAP and CANDLE MA MI.
FACTORY. and that they are fully prepar.
ed 10 furnish very superior article of
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KacLaurin's q Writing Tablets.

For Children in families and Primary schools,
~ cents each; sent by mail in packages Of
o, i, ORA Containing the Big exercises
on stlti boards, for pen, pencil or style Just
the the thing for amusing and lnstructing the
child at the same time; combing the toy and
the book!!!
CHARLES B. NORTON.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1855-12-11
scrrca thcln Right.

A nuu,Lor Of youug ladies out walking il
the country, and met Gipsey woman who offered
for half dollar piece, to show hem their future
husbands faces in pool of water that was near
In their froc they agreed to it, and paid bsr ths
money the mere readily she promised to refund
i, if she did not fulfil her engagement The eirls
were lead 10 tItc water each anxious to get slgRt
of her intended Lat tastcad of the form and face
they exp7c,ea, they ouly their o"a rosy checks
and Iangtink ey5s beiow.
Surely you are mistaken, woman, snid one Ofthern
I'VE see nothing but our faces in the water
"very true, Miss. replied the eipsy, but will
not these be your husbands faces when you mar.
ried?'
There was no iispui g his, and the giris say ihe1
y verppea,Iy taken in promised each other not to
tell Of it, and in the course of hour had laughed
over the Joke in Ifa dozen gay circles, where they
heard Onl, this remark, Good enough for ysu-
served you right
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Prankiin as a nooksellcE

One fine uorrtag when Franklin was busy Pre-
pairing his spaper for the press, lounger step
ped into the store ard spent an hour or more lootS
ing over the books etc, and Haally, taking one IN
Lis hand, asked The shop-boy the price.
.One dollar was the swcr -
+" one doIIarF said the lonnger cant you tAts
less than that q
No, indeed; one dolla- is the price
Another hour had neA ly passed, when the ioutG
er asked, is Mr. Franklin at hOme?
ayes, he Is in the rrntia4se afRee"
al vvaut to him" said sI'c lounger, With oook
in hand addressed him thus Mr.. Franklin what is
the lowest you eth ,ake for this book p =,
q One dollar AEd quarter was the ready answer
=. One dollar and qnartor Why, your yOuns
ran asked only II dollar y
True, sai4 franklin, land could have better
afforded o have taken a dollar then, than to have
been takeu out Q! the office" -
The lounger seemed surprised and wishing to
end the parley ofhs maxim, said, " Come, NJ
franklin tell nse what ia the lowest you can take fo'
it."
ono dollar ard a hnlt'' -
Gone dollar and a half2 Why, you Oasrsd =
yourgeiFfor dollar and \ qrarteri"
Yes, so ssa I-'ad better have to
ken that price ts,pl than dollar and a half now"
The Ionnger paid down the prieeHnd went about
his business, if he had any-ana Franklin FetuFHed
into the grint;ng-oG!ce.
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NoetY
Tbe yyonderru, wean.

THE following charming little poem is from the
pen of William Miller, Scotch poet, whose nursery
rhymes have been .ang at every heArth-fre among
The hills of Scotland. Pa'hos and hnmor abound
throughout the piece, aud every one who has ever
had a lit bsirn Of his ann wllasest to the hdeli-
ty its simple description and the truth of tie sen
tiu.cntS which ii con,aus.l
! OuE weau's the most wonderful wean eer saw,
IL would TAX NE long summer day to tel a
His prhuks, frae the morning till night shuts MS
When he sleeps Ike pecrie. tween father and
For in his qIie, turns sicean questions hell speir
; How the moon stick mp u the sky that sac
What gars the wind Iiaw / and war frae comes thee
He's petfse, dixert-bss a '2;roos,derfa' v.ean.
Or who was the first bodies father aud wl,9
Made the very Grst spaw-shower that ever did tt
And W hO made the FIRST bird that s,ng on tree
Aud tie water tLat gooms a. the ships IN the sea
/ But after I've told him as weel Rs can,
Agilin he begins vi his who and as his when
And ne looks aye wstchfn the while explain.
Hes AMID ast'e hiils-te'san Rpid i1Trsnt NSean'
/ And folks who ha e skin o the bumps the head
Hint there's waJs-;haD Oilng o winning "ne's
bread;
How he'll be rich man and haze men 70 york for
wi a kite like baille's shug smuggling afore him !;
Wi face like tho muun, softer sORsy and d0uce,
And back, for lis b:e0Ih. like the side Of house
Thee I'm unco tarn up Wit they maxi n sac plain
He's just town t"k-hc's by-ord mar we"n
nccr can foreit sic laugh as gat,
To see him put fathers waiscoat and hat,
Then the lang leggit boots gaed sac far over his
knees,
The tap loops wi his fingers he cripple vi ease,
Then he marched thro the house, he marched but
he marched hen
Like OwcrmOney mae o our great-litte men,
Thai aulhe'd clean outright, for coudma con-
tain,
Me was sic a conccii, sic ancient like wcan.
But mid a his dntIin SIC kindness he shows,
Thai he's dear To my heart the dew 10 the rose
And the unrloudcl hinnie Sean ave in his &c
Mak's him every da" de,rer aud dearer tome.
ThmuLh riume he Saucv and lurtV aud d"ur,
,'And gloom through Ler fn2ers like hills though
shower.
When bodies haze got lit hairn o. their ain,
How hr cheers up their hcarts-he's the wonderful