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Borough Ordinance.
SrRoUDsBURG, PA, Nov. q, l

STRoUDsBURG, PA, Nov. 81, 1878.
At special meeting of the Town Council,
held at the Office of C. Burnett, Esq, this
evening, present John N. Stokes, Chief Bur
CESS; Messrs. Marsh, Flory, Fisher and Con-
ner, Conncilmen.
The following ordinance was passed:
Be 1t ordained and enacted by the Chief Burgess
and Town Council of the borough of IStrouds-
burg, and 1t is hereby enacted by the authority
of the same:
That the deposit of coal ashes and all refuse
matter of whatever kind in the cutters and
streets of the borough of Stroudsburg is hereby
prohibited. Any person or persons violating
this Ordinance, shall be subject to fine of Five
Dollars, for each and every offence, to be re-
covered as debts of like amount are by law
recoverable.
SEC. 2. All residents of the borough of
Stroudsburg. are hereby directed to shovel the
snow off the pavements, and also to open the
cutters in front of their residence and lots,
within six hours after the fall of each and
every snow. If the provisions of this Ordi-
nance are not complied with within the time
above specified, it will be done nv the Town
Council, at the expense of each individual so
refusing, with an addition of 20 per cent.
added to the cost to be recovered as debts OF
like amount are by law recoverable.
JOHN n. STOKES, Burgess.
Attest-IIiEo. SCHocH, Secy Prot
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The New Constitution.

We last week in a supplement, spread be-
fore our readers the New Constitution, for
the adoption or rejection of which, they
will be called upon to vote, on Tuesday Dec
10th. We hope that each one has read and
pondered over the work of the Convention,
so that when the time to vote arrives all will
lie prepared to vote intelligently.
We know the proneness which people
have to stand by old things, and the virtue
is commen1able but when old things lose
their usefulness, and fail in producing the
good designed, or when they but cover up
real evils, We think the time has arrived
when they should De laid aside, and a new
move be made on the forward march Of pro
gress. We look upon it that this is precisely
the case with our old Constitution. In its
day it was useful, and its provisions, sugges
ted by the wants Of the times, were, in q
measure production of much good But it
has failed to keep step with the march ofthe
times, and the spirit Of this day is far in ad-
vance of any Of its provisions. designed to
protect the people both from each other and
from themselves. Il is we'll therefore that
we consider the situation in all its aspects,
aud learn whether the time for the change
has not come.
The new Constitution submitted for pub
lie consideration is not perfect instrument
Its friends do not claim that it is 1t is GER
tainly however great improvement on the
one which it is proposed to supcrcede, and
taken human nature at its par value
it is as near perfection as may be, and, if
adopted will certainly be the means of pro-
noting reform in all branches of the State
Government, thus preventing the abuses
under which we are now aboring 1t will
meet the stubborn demands of the times in
manner in which they cannot possibly be
meet under our present fundamental law.
Its restriction upon legiscation should alone
commend it to public favor; but when to
these are added the assured purity of the
ballot box and elections, still more efficient
and honest Judiciary, proper and just line
Of restriction upon the powers and privileges
conferred upon railroads and corporations
ScNSldliy duu dli Tic UlISl SOOu IOr,
we can see no reason why there should be
even the shadow of an opposition to its
adoption.
We regret, however, to observe that it
does not meet with universal appreciation
We regret this the more, because the objec-
aions urged though coming in many instan-
aes erom quarters generally reliable and res
Rectable, are without weight even in the
abstract. There is really no reason why any
man having the good of the Commonwealth
at heart should not only vote, but also work,
and work hard, to iaduee his neighbor to
think and vote for the adoption of the best
fundamental law that was ever concocted for
the Government of people. This is the
view taken of our proposed New Ceastitu-
ton, not only by the Press, but also, by the
Statesmen Of other States, and it would be
well for our voters to pay heed to it.
We shall een.;nae the subject
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How TIE RASCAL DID IT-A short time
since Mrs. ChipperGeld, of Stroud town
ship, this county, advertised in one of the
New York papers for a farmer to take
charge of her place. On Monday evening,
10th inst, a stranger came to the Strouds-
burg depot, inquired for Mrs. Chipper6eld' S
residence, and procured conveyance and
was taken to her place, about three miles
distant, he taking supper and remaining all
night at Mrs. Cs house. In the morning
he took breakfast, examined the place and
expressed himself fully satisfied with it;
stated to Mrs G.. that he would telegraph
to his wife who, he stated, resided in Albany
n. Y. Before leaving, however, he asked
for and obtained loan of SIS, and for full
security handed over to Mrs. c. his gold
watch and chain. But just before leaving
he told Mrs C. that he would like to have
the watch, but would leave the chain, to
which she consented. She brought her sup
posed future farmer to the Stroudsburg depot,
when he pretended he had telrgraphed to
his wife, and left on the train. On Mrs.
C's return home, and on slight examination
of the room her pretended farmer had occu-
pied, to her great surprise she missed her
opera glass, gold pen and pencil, and various
other things, and $25 in money, which had
been put away carefully between the folds of
the clothing or bedclothing which was care
fully stored in the room. Mrs. G. subsequent
ly brought her gold chain to town, and on
inquiry of some Of our jewelers. as to its real
value, was informed that it was worth about
% cents. At the conclusion of this matter
Mrs Cs feelings can better be imagined than
described.
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ssg The prospects for war with Spain,

ssgN THE prospects for war with Spain,
on account of the Cuban troubles, still glows.
We do not see how the Government can
back down from its assumed position with
honor The only course left is to insist up
on its demands, even though the military
resources are taxed to their full capacity
The administration is in earnest, and we
have not doubt but that it can be safely
trusted in all efforts to preserve the honor OF
our flag, and the rights and safety of our
citizens whose business may call them to
Cuba
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On going to Philadelphia one of the best
places of amusement one can visit, is Fox S
American Theatre The acting is all first
class and the actors of course are all stars in
their line. While we were there Monsieur
Martens performances on the violin, and
Prof J. L. Davis unrivalled troupe of per-
forming dogs were marked features of at
traction There is nothing common place at
Fox S, and if you have friend Sam with
you you are just fixed for the pleasantest
evening YOU ever spent.
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MOUNTAIN HOME, Pa, Nov. "a, 1873.
EDITOR JEFFERsoNIAN A series of lee
lures will be delivered at this place, during
the coming winter, under the auspicies Of
Mountain Home Lodge, No. 6S4, |. o. o. F.
The first lecture of the course will be deliv-
cred by the Rev. j. Pastorfeld, of Cana
densis, Pa, in the Oakland NJ. Il. Church,
on Thursday evening, December 18th, 1873.
Subject, ''The Philosophy of Odd Fellow
ship" Seats free.
f. NJ HELLER,
ELY UTT,
j. p. ZABRIsKIE,
Committee of Arrangements.
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Ir is good sign when hard times do not
press unreasonably upon mans business. =
This is decidedly the case with the proprie-
tor of the Lackawanna House at East
Stroudsburg The hard times appear to
secure an increase instead Of decrease of
business, and the reason is obvious. The
conveniences Of the Lackawanna House are
all first class, and Van Cott secms.to have been
cut out purposely to keep Hotel. There is
no better place to stop at in all this region,
the accommodations being all homelike, and
the comfort of guest the sole aim, not only
of the proprietor, but also of all who assist
him in the Hotel management.
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pkg~ Accounts from Europe show that its
dependence on this country for breadstuff>
during the present harvest year will be even
greater than has been supposed These pur-
chases will of course be paid for with some
Of the coin we have heretofore been shipping
to that quarter with such lavish hand, and
this will still further turn the balance of
trade in our favor. Between the lst of Jan
uary and the 1<t of November we have ex-
ported over forty millions of specie this year,
and have as yet only gotten back fifteen mil
lions of this immense sum. The popula ton
OF Europe must be fed There is, in this
matter, no power of contraction OF consump
ton. The outlook is full of encouragement
Since the beginning Of the year we have
diminished our imports of merchandise by
the sum of $34, 800, 434, and have in the
same period, increased our exports by the
sum of $55, ,Sl9, ,490-in all gain of 800,
2O6, 924. By the close of the year we shall
have increased this gain to 100000, 900,
and we are drawing specie besides
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THE WoRINGMAN' FRIEND. This is
a name given by the readers of the American
Working People to that paper, and it well
deserves it, for it is pre-cminently the work
ing-mans paper of America. The Novem-
ber number now before u.s. fully sustains its
former reputation as frst-class paper for
the toiling millions 1t contains among other
illustrations a life-size portrait of George
Fritz, Esq, the late manager ofthe Cambria
Iron Works, at Johnstown, Pa, and bio
grophical sketch of his life from boyhood up,
and cites him as an example of what energy,
perseverance and study will do for the youth
learning trade, if he properly applies him
SELF The sketch should be read by every
workingman in the land. The Working
People is beautiful twenty page monthly,
published at the low price of ST. SO per year,
or sent on trial three months for twenty five
cents. An extraordinary premium list is of
fered to getter up Of clubs Send for sample
and judge for yourself Address, The Ad-
visor Publishing Co., Pittsburgh, Pa.
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THE early commencement of winter will
cause many poor family to quake with fear
at the dread prospect before them-a long
and dreary winter, with work scarce and
wages low 1t behoves all who are blessed
with any of this world goods to remember
the poor in a time like this. Let some syste-
matte plan be devised to alleviate their
sufferings
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To All Wvoa IT MAY CoscERS-Kno,c

To ALL WHOM IT MAY CONCERN.
ye:-That on account of the scarcity OF
money, the natural result Of the late panic,
Simon Fried has concluded to take all kinds
of produce, furs, &C., in trade for mems and
boys clothing, boots, shoes, trunks, valices,
gents furnishing goods, and for anything
else that is kept in the Empire Clothing
Store, Stroudsburg
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E@ Hon. JOHN p HALE died at his resi-

Leg Hon JOHN Z. HALE died at his resi-
dcncc at Dover, New Hampshire, on Wednes-
day evening last, after long illness. Mr.
Hale has been prominently before the public
for thirty years, having been first elected to
Congress in lS43 He was an early oppon
ent of slavery, and was the candidate Of the
Free Soil party for President in the year
1852 He was in the 6Sth year of his age.
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TIME for closing the mails at the Strouds-
burg Post Office, for New York, Philadel-
pha, North, South, East and West, at |
o'clock, A. NJ Closed mail to Philadelphia
and New York, at clock, p. NJ.
Nj. A. LEE, p. NJ
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A Nevada paper publishes the most
touching obituary notice rendering its
coincidence to the friends of Bills Thomp.
son, who was hashed up by catamont the
other day on Nixon's hill while lying In
in wait to shoot Chinaman. We must
learn to bear with resi- gnatiou," adds the
editor, "this sad disappointment"
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MARRIED..

In Stroudsburg, on the Goth inst, by the
Rev. w. III. Dinsmore, Mr.. Amzi c. Detrick,
of Middle Smithfield, and Miss Sarah Jane
Bush, of Stroud township, Monroe county, Pa.
In Stroudsburg, on the 23d inst, by Rev. J.
Kohler, Mr.. Francis Mackes, of Saylorsburg,
and Miss Susan Bowman, of Pocono.
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ton, Tuesday, December
IG4h. 1873.

ca WISCONSIN has got Llliput who
beats Tom Thumb. He is of devout turn
of mind. his age is eighteen years, his height
twenty-Seven inches, his weight little over
a pound to the inch, and his name it is
Lewis
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STRoUDSBURG BANK-At an election,
held at the Banking House, of this institu-
ton, on the 18th inst, the following named
gentlemen We're elected directors:
Stogdell Stokes, Michael Ransbury,
Stephen Kistler, Lewis Drake,
William Wallace, Jacob Nyce,
David Keller, j. ID. LeBar,
Ammiel Bush, Thomas w. Rhodes,
Jacob H. Fethcrmau, Robert Boys,
Joseph Fabel.
On the Oath inst, officers were elected, as
follows:
Stogdell Stokes, President.
.Jere Mackey, Cashier.
William Gunsaules, Teller.
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IF you wish nice oysters, send your orders
to Stickem, and he will deliver them to your
residences. Saloon in Browns building,
formerly Hoffman's Ice Cream Saloon
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Post Master at Mauch Chunk.

The Philadelphia Inquirer of the oath
inst, announces under the head of Asso-
ciated Press news, dated Washington, Nov
%, the appointment of J. c. Christman, at
Mauch Chunk, Carbon county, Pa, as Post
Master, vice Mrs. Jane RICHTER
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A PARTY of four Italians, one with a harp
and three others with violins, visited our
borough on Tuesday last, and favored the
citizens with choice selections of music.
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Special N office.
Estey Cottage Organs.

The styles are beautiful, adapted to all
requirements and tastes, with prices suit
able to all classes of purchasers
We call special attention to the Vor Her
mana and the wonderful Tor Jubilante.
Every instrument fully warranted.
Bay Send for an Illustrated catalogue con-
tanning full description of Organs.
j. Y. SIGAFUS,
Dec s. '72-tf Stroudsburg, Pa.
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AN immense lot of Gum boots and shoes.
different sizes, at panic prices; just the
thing for this season of year, at Fried S
Empire Clothing House.
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PERSONS inquiring for letters at the
Post Office should always give their name
or names In full
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BAD weather for pedestrians, Monday
and Tuesday last.
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LOOKOUT for thieves.
READ the Election Proclamation.

HEN-FRUIr sells in this borough at 80
cents per dozen.
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ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE

Estate of JAMES CARR, Jr, deceased.
WHEREAS, letters ST administration on tho
Estate of James Carr, Jr, deceased of tbo
borough of Stroudsburg, having been granted
to the undersigned, all persons knowing them.
selves indebted to said estate will please mali
Immediate payment. and those having claim
will present them, duly authenticated, for SET,
tlement, to
LUCILLA CARR, Administrati,
L. B. DREHER, Administrator
noy27 ct
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FARMERS, ask Stickem to show you his
Saddle Rock oysters before you leave town.
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Seven men were publicly whipped al
New Castle, Del on Saturday.
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HERE THEY GO.
Merrimack and other best Calicoes, yards
Beautiful Dress Ginghams only II cents per
yard.
Atlantic and other heavy muslins only one
shilling per yard.
Heavy Cotton Flannels, ! wide (scantl n
and l5 cents.
Good heavy Cassimeres, so worth 20 cents.
Fine Dress Goods, Is worth % cents
Ladies' good Under-vests, so worth Sl.0o.
Large White Blankets, 1915 per pair worm
$450
Splendid Undershirts and Drawers, so worth
65 cents.
Fine Silk-Mixed Cassimeres $500 worth
Sl.50.
Wide and heavy Waterproof Cloakns'S >
cents worth 81 20.
Fine Blue Cloth, double-fold for CloaSs
81 so worth $500. r.
Beautiful Corduroys and NelveteenS W
Sacks, nearly half price.
Good Cashmere Coats, only 500, very cne"i'
Good Silk Hats, only $500 worth SOW
Ras~ These goods are only sample oi w ~
wonderful pile we have now on hand, -"nGI
we will sell out at the above prices bnI W.
not promise any more at these prices, VIZ
they gone.
Goods have already gone mp in New, !S'% ~,
and if We have war with Spain, Wn0Ibs
now threatened, goods will go up d9"
the prices that we are now asking ior nv
Now is the time.
DECKER & co,
Main St., Stroudsburg, Pa
th-l
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FOUR TONS
NOTICE..

Notice is hereby given, that an application
will be made to the next session of the Legis
lature of this State, for the passage Of law.
modifying the trust of the Cemetery lot, in the
forks of Brodhead's and NcMichaels' creek in
the borough of Stroudsburg. To the effect
that so much of the said lot held in trust. that
is not used, and is unsuitable for the purposes
of Cemetery, ,-may be sold or leased, and the
annual income thereof appropriated towards
keeping the Cemetery on said lot in repair.
nov 13-6tl J. II. STROUD.
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Young AMERICA takes the advantage OF
al suow-slualls in this borough.
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II. Ii. CLAFtIN 4 CO.,
HERE THEY GO.

last week, and as long as they last, viii
won't be long.
National Republican., 1873-09-22

IVY CITY
Is on the Baltimore and Ohio railroad. adjoining
the grounds Of the Deaf and Dumb Institute, enly
twelve minutes walk from the Ii street cars at
Ninth street east Lots containing 5000 feot for
ouly ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY DOLLARS. on
easy terms. Any one can buy o. lot
Apply to
GEO. NJ. LANCKTON,
Auisu bi3 Seventh street. opposite p. o.
National Republican., 1873-09-22
TIE RAILROAD QUESTION.

Senator Carpenter has been addressing
within the past week an Illinois mass meeting
upon the railroad and transportation qucs-
ton, and has succeeded In presenting the
whole matter In u strong, clear and legal as
pcct. So much nonsense has been said and
written on the subject; so many false views
have been put forth in regard to the powers
Of the Government, the rights OF the railroads
and the duties of the people, that 1t Is positive
relief to have the whole question set forth In
an lntclligiblc manner Mr.. Carpenter lays
down the propositions:
"a. That railways are highways, and there.
fore they may be built by money raised
by taxation; and without regard to how the
money has been obtained TO build them, their
management may DC controlled and their
tariff Of rates be fixed by legislative authority
~. That Congress, under Its power to rcgu-
late commerce among the several States, may
regulate the tariff Of rates upon oil railways
ns to Interstate commerce; that Is where the
places of shipment and destination arc not
both In the same State; and
''3. That Congress has also the power, as a
regulation of Interstate commerce, to build
or authorize the building Of such a number
Of trunk roads between the West and the
East as may be necessary to reduce, by com
petition, the prices of transportation to Il rea-
sonablc amount"
The gentlemen who lately met In conycn-
ton 10 Ohio, Pennsylvania and Massachu-
setts-thc Democracy-took square, direct
ground against this doctrine. But as to Its
soundness In law there can be no doubt what
ever The Supreme Court and the courts of
hye and thirty out OF the thlrty-scvcn
States have go decided, Mr.. Carpenter, OF
National Republican., 1873-09-22
THE PRESS on THE bond PURCHASE.

The action Of the Secretary Of the Treas
ury In ordering the purchase Of ten million
dollars worth of bonds is generally COM
mended by the press. SO far us we have been
able to see the Tribune Is the only journal OF
any prominence that has condemned afford
Ing OF relief in that way, and the reasons
which influence 1t are accounted for by the
fact that Its new proprietors arc a set OF
stock-gamblers. The Cincinnati Gazette says:
THE intelligent public will be glad to learn
that the President, after consultation with
the Secretary of the Treasury, has resolved
to check the panic by coming to the relief Of
the money market. The Treasury can thus,
In the legitimate way OF reducing the public
debt, relieve the money Market and the very
knowledge that this relief Is at hand will re-
store confidence" The New York Express,
Democratic journal, In Its issue Of Satur.
day evening, said: GOOD news came from
Washington during the night, &c. The
duty Of the day Is to strengthen
the weak hands and feeble knees, and espe-
clally to aid those who hold the full values In
bonds, stocks, or other real property to meet
their obligations" The Albany Euening
Journal suggested the adoption Of the means
which have Ibeen taken as the best way to
stay the panic before the order had been
issued. The New York Times deprecates any
further action on the part Of tho Government
other than that which has been taken. This
Uhc concession that tclcgraphlc transfers Of
currency should be permittcd) and the reported
intention to purchase bonds at the present
favorable quotations fall quite within the
functions of the Treasury"
National Republican., 1873-09-22

agltated Europe with his lrictery, forms the
subject OF an able and Instructive article. The
scientific Miscelsnyris peculiarly happy In lis
brief illusions to modern progress and Improve
ment. Altogether, the "Galaxy" sustains Its
reputation well among the best magazines In
the country.
'Ninas Atonement," q novel, by Christian
Reed; d. Appleton A Co., publishers.
"Nlnas Atonement" forms the chief story In
collection OF about half dozen. They are all
Of q rather pathetic, luRubriou, cast--"Bridc Of
Lammermoor" style. Some dire catastrophe
shlpwreck, prusslc acid or consumption; wind
ing up the life OF hero or heroine In the midst Of
strength aud beauty. Christian Reid, though,
Ia far above the average romancers. There Is a
certain piqusncy, nash, glitter about his stories
that arouscs attention. As q species Of light
literature, they will be found to offer due share
OF entertainment. II his conceptions lack orig.
inaty, careful polish, strict chasteness and rare
pathos are charaeteristics not to be disregardsd.
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