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The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1855-11-08
BY \. p. WILLIS.

In addition to this new feature, series Of
original sketches, songs and ballads by q. p.
MoRRIs, and an original nouelLette, III verse,
founded upon fact, called 1.-THE Story of a
Star" by J. II. FIELD, are among the induce
ments for new subscribers to commence with
the first number of the year.
Besides the contributions and labor of the
Editors, the Home Journal will contain the
Foreign and Domestic Correspondence of
large list of contributors spice of the
European Magazines-the selections of the
most interesting publications of the day-the
piouant stories-the sparkling wit and anu
sing auecdote-the news and gossip of the
Partisan papers--the personal sketches of
public Characteristic stirring scenes OF the
world we live in-the chronicle of the news
for Iades--the fashions--the facts and out
lines of the news-the pick of English infor-
mation--the wit hDmor and paths OF the times
the essays on life, literature, society and
morals and the usual variety of careful choos-
ings from the wilderness of English periodi-
cal literature, criticism, poetry, etc. We
need no; remind our readers that we have al
90 one or two unsurpassed correspondents IN
the fashionable society Of NeW York, who
will give US early News of every new nature
OF style and elegance among the leaders OF
the gay world.
TERMs-For one copy, 50; for three copies
$5--or one copy for three years. So--always
in advance.
SrRscRIRE WITHOUT DELAY. Address.
MORRIS g. WILLIS,
Editors and Proprietors, l07 Futton-sreet..
NeU York.
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{. d. WOODWARD,
Vio!inist and Teacher Of Dancing,

Has permanently located himself at the
house of William A. Brodhead, at the
Delaware Water Gap, where be may be
found in readiness to play for dancing
parties, either at the House, or surround
ing vicinity, on reasonable terms.
August 2. 1868.
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PRIVATE SALE.

The undersigned offers at Private sale Al
acres and 142 Perches of land, situate in
Chesnnthill township, Monroe county, Pa,
adjoining land of Samuel Sox, Lynford Ever
itt and Others, and within one mile of the
Wilkes-Barre Turnpike. About 10 acres Of
this tract is cleared, in high state of culti-
vation, the remainder wood land, well cover
ed with oak and yelow-pine. Said property
is convenient TO mills, public schools and
places of worship. Persons wishing to ex-
anime the property, can do so by calling on
Henry Bond, who will make known the terms
AMOS BOND.
Sent 81 Ja55-#
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GEORGE WASHINGTON,
The Father Of his Country,
BENJAMIN FRANKLIN,
The Philosopher;
DANIEL WEBSTER,
The Statesman,

A special agent has visited Europe and
made careful and judicious selections of for.
eicn works of Art, both in Bronze and Mar.
bic; Statuary and choice Paintings.
The whole forming large and valuable
collection of Paintings and Statuary, to he
distributed free among the members OF the
Association for the Second Year.
FERNS of Membership.
The payment of Three Dollars constitutes
anv one a member of this Association, and
entities him to either one of the Magazines
for one year, and also ticket in the distribu'
ton of the Statuary and paintings.
The Literature issued to subscribers con.
sis,s OF the following Monthly Magazines =
Harper's, Putnam's, Knicker5ocker, Black.
woods, Household Words, Graham's and Go
dey's Lady's Book.
Persons tlking lve memberships are enti.
tied TO any five of the Magazines for one year
and 10 si.r tickets in the distribution. The
net prnceeds derived from the sale of mem.
bersliips, are devoted TO the purchase of work:
of Art for the ensuing year.
The Advantages Secured
hy becoming q member Of this Association
are
lst. AL persons receive the fuH ualue o.
their subscription Gt start, in the shape o.
sterling Magazine Literature.
u. Each menler is contributing towards
purchasing choice Works Of Art, which are
to be distributed among themselves, and are
# the same time encouraging the Artists Of
the country, disbursing thousands of dollars
through lis agency.
Persons in remitting funds for member.
ship. will please give their post office address
in fuH, stating the month they wish the Mag
azine TO commence, and have the letter reg
istered at the Post Office to prevent loss; or
its receipt a certificate of membership, togeth
er with the Magazine desired, will be for
warded to any part of the country.
Those who purchase magazines at Book
stores. will observe that by joining this Asso
ciation. they receive the Magazine and fre'
ticket in The annual distribution all at tht
same price they now pay for the Magazine
alone.
For Memberships, address,
C. L. DERBY. Actuary c. A. A.
AT either of the principal Ofices-'knlcker
hooker Magazine" office, 34S Broadway. New
York: or Western Office, l66 Water Street
Sandusky, Ohio.
Subscriptions received by A. R. Jackson
Honorary Secy. for Stroudsburg Pa.
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DELAWARE WATER GAP
CLASSICAL SCHOOL.
Monroe C0iinty, Pa
Twenty-four miles above Easton.

Twenty four miles above Easton.
Rev. HI. 8. HOWELL, Principal.
This Institution for boys is located in the
midst of beautiful and sublime mountain see
merry, and enjoys the advantage of pure noun
tain air. The buildings have been erected
by the principal, and fitted up with 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 accommodated
after the 1st of September next.
August 30, lS55-3m.
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MARRIED in Tobyhanna, one the 2sth ult.
10y sa muel G. Eschenbach, Esq, Mr.. Charles NeymaI
mad nj iss PHILIPPINE Mywold, both of Coobaugh
On the same day, by the same Mr. Joseph Arnold ani
Miss Mary Billings, both of Coolbaugh
On the 9th inst, by the Rev. j. E. Meredith. Mr.
Para disc.
On the Sd inst, 10y Rev William B. Wood
Mr. William Hoag, of Stroud township, and
Miss Rachel Williamson, of Northampton co.
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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 10 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 cnpolas, &c. Al
so, large portion of those brick are burnt
hard and are we'll calculated for paving and
will stand for that purpose equal 10 auy brick
that can be produced in this or any other
place.
VIM. S. WINTEMUTE.
JnIv 1955
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A BOOK FOR THE TINES.

@D CHRISTIANITY and STATES
NsASy MAN SHI | P--with Hints on
A32y Kindred Topics by Wm. Hague, II
1szzzs5 mo. Cloth. Price, 81.
This is volume that will interest every
Patriot. In it are developed the relations OF
Christendom to the Ottoman power, and other
topics peculiarly interesting at the present
day.
doctor Hague is lively and beautiful
writer on all subjects, but particularly so, we
think upon the topic treated of in this book.
Its historical sketches are comprehensive and
brilliant, and it is book that cannot fail to
do an important service to the reading pub
lic-N Y Chronic.
Parley's Household Library, perpetual
fund of instruction. Illustrated by over 500
engravings, Svo. 81 so.
"The best Juvenile ever issued. ~. Y
Independent.
"Handsomest and cheapest book for youth
we have ever seen."-Re. Herald.
Parley's Pictorial, book for home educa-
ton, profusey embellished with fine engrav-
ings-and put up uniform with the House
hold Library. $50. 80.
The Youths Galay, beautiful and useful
book for children and youth, with many fine
cuts 12mo. go cents.
Plus Ninth, the last of the Popes, or the
Judgment of God upon the Natiens.-12mo.
% cents.
The Coming Struggle among the Nations
of the Earth, described in accordance with
the prophecies of Ezekiel, Daniel and the
Revelations; showing the important position
Britain and America will occupy during and
at the end of the awful conflict. 6vo. pamph-
let, 10 cents.
The almost incredible number Of 10000
have been sold.
0FRemit the price and the books ordered
will be received by return mail For sale
by all the booksellers
EDWARD II. FLETCHER,
Publisher.
III NasSaS st. Ne,O York.
April II. 1855.
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e E p @ e "a
OF THE FREE UNION SCHOOL or sTRoUDsBuI
For October, 1866.
Upper Department, Number of days taught, %

In every study except Spelling perfect recitation
is marked very good q good 3 Indifferent 5 : and
till 10, which is failure. Each recitation thus
marked and the following is the average for the MONTH
In Spelling the number at the left indicates how many
correct that at the right Incorrect thus l27 l6
means l27 right and l6 wrong. Those marked thus :
study Algebra. la the number Of days the means
half: thus, Pin means twenty and half DAYS
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FIVE DOLLARS REWARD.
Stroudsburg August l6, 1855.
BRICK! BRICK!

Just burned and for sale IFS, 600 brick
of the very best quality, at his yard, about
quarter of a 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 ID. SIONE.
Stroudsburg, August l6, 1865.
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DIED.-In this borough. on the Sd inst. Mrs. Re
ecca, wife of Mr.. Michael Brown Senr aged ~ years.
l month and days,
On the 2nd inst after short Illness jackson Carver
aged about 35 years.
In Stroad-tsp on the End inst Elizabeth. daughter
ofJohn Teel aged about twelve years
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July ). 1855.
Office Of Me Md,yIdnd Consolidated }
Lotteries, baltimore, MaryiaHd, 7
goth June, 1855.
CassiiOrs.--LOttery Frauds.

The Commissioner Of The Mary land State
Lotteries has deemed it his duty TO caution
the Public against the numerous SwlndIers
who circulate by mail and otherwise. fraud
ulent Lottery schemes, and pretend to be
agents for the sale of tickets in Lotteries
which are wholly fictitious.
The only legal Lotteries in Maryland are
those drawn daily under the soperintendence
of the Commissioner elected by the people Of
The State under the new Constitution 10 ex-
anime and approve the schemes aud attend
to the drawings.
All the tickets in these Lotteries and all
certificates of packages of tickets have the
autographed signature + x BRENaN, Gener.
al Agent for the Contractor. Office of the
Marylan Consolidated Lotteries, Baltimore,
Md. A II others are fraudulent.
For full information on the subject OF thess
frauds, Address
F. Y. BRENAN
Baltimore, Mary land
August 9, 1855 -Iy.
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hFMessrs. 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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NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given, to all persons in
debted to the late firm of Miller Il Fowler,
to call on either of them and settle their
accounts between this and the first of Jan.
1856, or they will be placed in the hands
of some one for collection after that time.
GEORGE Fl. MILLER,
ALEXANDER FOWLER.
Stroudsburg, Oct. A, 1855.
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Philadelphia Bread and Cake
8AAA19a

The undersigned hereby informs the cit
liens 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
iness on hand, he hopes to meet and re-
ceiye a liberal share of patronage.
G. G. MECHTLEY.
MavI0 1S55.-3t,#
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NEW-YORK.
&zzzzzA Offers inducements. so far as clean
als=n illness. comfort good living and E.
economy can be combined, equal perhaps, 10
any other public house in the city. The
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
ees. He therefore respectfully invites his
friends and the public to make a trial of his
new Hotel and Dining Saloon.
IPRooms So 90 per week and upwards
81 I-2 cts per night.
June IA, l855.--ly.
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Last Notice to Tax Collectors.

Tax Collectors are hereby notified to
pay the amount of their Duplicates into the
Treasury Immediately, or judgment will
be entered and execution placed IN the
hands of the Sheriff for their collection,
according to law. No further notice will
be given.
JACOB ALTEMOSE,
JOSEPH HICKMAN,
JOHN G. STRUNK,
November ] 1868 Commissioners
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DIL53 Oh U TIL OlMa

lDl53 OIL 7lt IIliOlMn
Sroudsburg, 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.
nj. b. POSTENS,
ABRAM BUSH.
N. B.--The Livery business will be
continued by M. b. Postens, who will be
pleased to see bis old friends and patrons
at his stable, and will warrant the car
riages and horses in good order, and plen-
by Of silk on the crackers.
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PHILADELPHIA.
Importer of fine French Trusses, combin-
ing extreme lightness, ease and durability
with correct construction.
Hernial or runiured patients can be suited
by remittlng amounts, as below :--Sendlng
number Of inches round the hips, and stating
side affected.
Cost of Single Trusses, 50, SO, $4 and S..
Double, $5, $6, So and $40.
Instructions as to wear, and how TO effect
cure, when possible, sent with the Truss
Also for sale in great variety.
DR.. Bdnning's ImprOred Patent Body Brace,
For the cure of Prolapsus Uteri; Spinal Props
and Supports, Patent Shoulder Braces, Chest
Expanders and Erec,or Braces, adapted to
all with Stoop Shoulders and Weak Lungs;
English Elastic Abdominal Belts, Suspen-
sories, Syrnges-mae and female.
ULadies' Rooms, with Lady attendants.
August 2. l855.--ly.
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COSMOPOLITAN ART ASSOCIATION
SECOND YEAR.

Arrangements for the Second Annual Col
lection of this new and Popular Institution
for the diffusion of Literature and Art, have
heen made on the most extensive scale.
Among the works already engaged, is the
far-famed
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1855-11-08
"GessOa Crucifix,"

which originally cost Ten Thousand Dollars.
In forming the New Collection, the difiu-
sion of works of AMERICAN ART, and the en-
couragement of American genius have not
been overlooked. Commissions have been is
sued 10 many of the most distinguished Amer
lean Artists, who will contribute some of their
finest productions. Among them are three
Marble Busts, executed by the greatest liv-
ing Sculptor,-HIRAM POWERS.
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During the month, the following persons Nisi''u 'D
school: -: - ,,-. ..
Martha Larzelier LIZA Z. lhterhu1e'
NJ NJ. Burnet, Charles AuZiGr;
par # Field Rev J. i. Miller,
William Larzeer
All the other parents and friends could not spare the
time -. c.
n.ber State there to pursue her vocation That sue
cess NAV crown her efforts and happiness attend her,
;s The sincere wish of her pupils and fellow teachers:
viii not parents aid us in our efforts TO secure the
dancenen of their Children? Is it too much to ask
S .on, IA see that they do study their home lessons
and to keep them out Of the streets at night where
thev are learning profanity and obscenity? Some in-
terest themselves in this matter but many alas 90 not
Cannot they spare sufficient time to visit them IN 'her
school room? ,.u p-:n.n.,
MARGARETTA S. MILLER,
MARTHA S. GORDON, Assistants
GEORGIANNA BLAIR,
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.175.OOO BRICK

Chesnuthill, Sept. %, Is55.-*
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Also Crittendens Book Keeping receipt, per mail
Of the prce 81 so. Key to same so cents.
October IL, lS55.-6m.
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U2Y IL
May 3. 1856.

The partnership in the Mercantile business,
James ii. Stroud and Charles X. An
Ire, as the firm of Stroud s, Andre, is this
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1855-10-20
SCOTS "LIttle Glant'' Corn and Cob 1Illl,
Patented Nay 1871 1854.


Patented Nay 1871. 1854.
THE ATTENTION of PLANTERS, FARMERS,
Il and Stockholders in general is respectfully called
this Mill the most important article of the kind now In
use not only we'll adapted for grinding Cob Meal for Stock
but Grs for the table, and especially Bread Meal from
not fully ripe or dry in the tall.
In setting this Mill mechanic frame work wanled
only requiring to be fastened to floor platform Easily
adjusted and used by any budy, even a child.
The LITTLE GIANT has received the first premiums a
the late Agricultural Fairs of Missouri Kentucky Maryland
and other States; and that in the most complimentary
manner well the most ready Communications from M
thousands witnessing its performance
These Mills guaranteed in the most positive manner
AMI No warranted to grind 10 bushels of feed per hour
with horse and offered the low price of $50 all COM
plee, ready for attaching the tea-No at $5 grinds
bushels per hour with horses
Manufactured by scott& Burt st. Louis; Scott Koekb'
Baltimore; Scott Hedges, Cincinnati
from the Cincinnati Daily Times
1.-THE LITTLE GIANT."-By invitation called at the e.
Establishment of Scott Hedges. yesterday, to witness ns
operations OF what the inventor has the Little
Giant Corn and Corn Cob MILL" If ever welsp-
piled, it is in the present instance The mill weighs only
about three hundred pounds, and with single horse a.
tached to foot shaft it eats up and cob wha
vengeance II is got up improvement on the pess
patent of this kind attained, and is simple in W
construction that be put together and set IN motion
twenty minutes, and afterwards be adjusted and used win
ease by anybody. 1t will grind with ease from IL TO
bushels per hour.
To the farmer this MILL simple in its construction
cpyng little space propelled by power always hand
and furnished at the exceeding low price Of $50 affords one
of the greatest convenience that have WhH
they have been introduced they have uni ersa a
Let every Interested in agricultural pursuits call at M
Hedges, No. Water street, examine and it in opera
ton.
edy For sale in Thbodaux by the undersigned who has
one in operation, which he will be pleased to exhibit
jan27 B.F. HOLDEN.
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p OCL A N 4 TION
To the Citizens of ThibOdaux and Vicinity.
ZXLNK CLOSE AND P0NDER WELL!

DULVERMACHER'S HYDRO ELECTRIC
Il Votaic Chains used for the instant relief and per.
anent cure of all NERVOUS DISEASES are Tor the rst
time introduced into the State of Louisiana Thee Chains
were first Introduced in France years since and from
thence have extended to Germany, Ausn Prussia, Eng.
land and buyear elapsed since they introduced
into the United states. They used in the hospitals
of London Paris Vienna Berlin, also in every hospialsin
New York They secured and patented in five differ.
ent kingdoms also i'll tn scountry nty used
with the most astonishing success by both Pr yc and
Patients in the relief md Vt Rheumatism nfu and
Sweled Joints, Neuralgia of the face Deafness Blindness
Nervous, Headache, PaIptton of The Heart Contraction
of the Limbs, Carditgia, Indigestion General Debility
impotence, Uterine Pains, and all diseases VIII CHI are
duced from diminished amount of Nervous Fluid Ce,i-
cates of the most beneficial effects produced in the above
diseases, have been received from Professors Mott Van
Buren, Pos, of New York city, Doctors Goding. Bird and
Percara of London also from stinguis he'd Medical Men
in most of the cities of Europe besides than thou
sand from patients who have been cured by their in
various parts OF the country. 1t is established fact
which Physician dare, deny that all Nervous
Diseases increased in severity, rather than benefited
by constant administration of Drugs. and the common
sense OF the people is being awakening to this truth BY
avoiding all drugs and patent Nnstrums thousands have
been cured by all powerful agents of nature pure air
proper exercise, diet bathing, &C. By the use of the
Chains, is greatly assisted in her efforts and i'm
pulse is to the energies of the SYSTEM hh
restores to health without the process OF swallowing The
sickenning disgu sting nostrum> that thrown before
the public. pamphlet containing certificates of cure
description of the Chains and the mode of use may be OBJ
tanned free of charge. at the Drug Store of
CAUTION To LADIES'
Ladies who encente, requested to them with
greatcantion for by long continued miscarriage a
to be produced
For sale in every city in the Unind sates and can be
sent by mail to any part # the country.
FRIRELL GAINES Agents for Thbodaux.
s. STE HERT, Gen1 Agent N. Y. [31-1y]
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PHENIx STABLES.

TNHE commodious property beween NTG--T u
Il Main and Levee SITS, near Jackson,
has been purchased by the undersigned, Mr..
who have handand will continue to keep y42zKt-,zS
the finest stock of HORSES and in this country
They will do Stable business such as buy
ing selling keeping and hiring horses They also under
break wild un horses to harness. either double
single Horse Farery in all its branches will also be at
tended to L. u DOMNION,
April 18th 1854 17-1y s. C. LAWLESS.