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THURSDAY, DECEMBER 21, 1854.
Tbc Methodist Episcopal Sunday School,
connected with the Stroudsburg charge,
will hold its anniversary on Monday eve-iiiu-r,
2otb iuil., in the M. K. Church. A
number of Speeches and Dialogues wili
ho spoken by the children. The services
of tbc choir have been secured. They
will aimr a number of very beautiful and
.appropriate pieces, selected for the occa-
t-iou. cervices to commence at the ring
iiig of the second boll. Admittance fee
for gentleman and lady, 25 cents. The
nionoy thus raised will be appropriated to
the replenishing of the Library of the
.School, for the use of the children.
desire to ma,ke the services as entertain
ing as possible, and would be much pleas
ed to see a general attendance on the part
of parents and citizens generally.
11. S. STAPLES, Suj)-l
Tickets can be had of 11. S. Staples;
Rob't. Boys; C. R. Andre; S. Mclick, and
at the door.of the Church, on the evening.
We understand, according to the above
notice, that the object of having an ad
mittance fee, upon the occasion of the an
niversary of the Sunday School, is to raise
:i fund to rcplcnibh the Library of the
hchool, an object worthy the sympathy and
patronage of all good citizens, especially
when wo call to mind the beneficial effects
of this organization upon the morals of
ihe youth. Many of the great men ol
the nation formed the ground work of
th ir greatness in the Sabbath Sohool.
It is one of the great appliances of the
Church, brought to bear upon the young,
in their moral and religious education,
it is there, that they learn the character
of God, the riches of the atonement, and
the glory of everlasting life. With that
moral education obtained in the Sabbath
School by our children, it may be said of
them, as it was of Timothy, they (i have
known the scriptures from their j-outb up,
which is able to make them wise unto
salvation. The cause is a noble, philan
thropic, christian one, and deserves to be
supported and supported nobly. Come
fellow citizens, let us favor it with our
presence, and our money too. We should
be happy to meet all good citizens there.
lYT3 We are authorized to say that a
donation isit will be given to the Rev.
r. Boone, Pastor of the Methodist
Lpi-copal Church, of this place, on Sat
urday nest. The afternoon is set apart
f r the married, and the evening for the
iMle. The members of the church and
all ' thers, arc invited to come forward
villi their donations.
2rThe Thermometer in this place on
Wt-lncsday morning, the 20th inst., was
1 9 degrees below Zero. We have not
had as cold weather, as this, for a num
ber of years past.
TJc A Say Nothing Society, composed
cf women is to be organized in Easton
shortly. No secrets of a merrbcr ahall
be disclosed, except in a neighborly way
and confidentially. So says the Lehigh
Valley Times.
83"" Vigorous efforts are being made fo
procure the pardon of Dr. Beale. convict
ed for violating the person of Miss Mudge,
whilst under the influence of ether. The
case creates much discusssion among
dentists, and a large majority appear to
agree that Miss Mudge labored under a
delusion, and that the Doctor is inno
cent. One of the most important features
in this case is an affidavit of the gentle
man who since married Miss Mudge, that
he is satisfied no such outrage as the lady
imagined was committed upon her. It
is highly probable that the Governor will
grant this unhappy, and, as many believe,
i nnoccnt man, a pardon.
Fasten Lct-sc, No. 152, A. Y. M
The following officers were elected. W.
M. George W. Yeates; S. W. J. C.
JIagcnbuch; J. W. Herbert Thomas;
Sec Wm. M. Patterson; Treas. Jesse
Lines.
Jfr The Empire City Bank, a new
institution in New York, failed to make
its obligations good at the Clearing Ilouse
on Saturday, and it is regarded as a fail
ure. The circulation, however is fully
becured at Albany.
qt.
ILx3 The Cleveland Herald says there
is moretfreigbt?. now at Toledo, than the
railroad from thence to. Buffalo can trans
port during the whole winter. Cars from
the West have stood there twenty-five
days waiting to unload.
MonotaryL'anic in Boston-Several Fail
ures. Boston, Dec. 18. This is the hardest
day on State street; there is great dis
trust, aud several failures are reported, a
inong them Samuel 0. Mead, a leading
broker. His means are said to be ample
to meet all his liabilities. A. S. Pcabody,
another broker also suspended, and there
arc rumors of Gcvernl other failures.
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From the JToncsdale Democrat.
THE COMMONWEALTH,
VS.
THE KNOW .NOTHINGS.
Supposed Prcsent-
) racnt of Grand Jury.
Wtnmc County
ss. In the Court of
Quarter Session of the Peace for
the
Count v of Wayne, held atTIonesdale, be
fore the Hon. President aud Associate
Judges of said Court.
The Grand Inquest of the Common
wealth of Pennsylvania now sitting and
inquiring for the body of the County of
Wayne, upon their oaths and affirmations
do present : That the good people of
the said county ol a lone time past have
been, aud up to the time of committing
the offences hereinafter mentioned, con
tinued to bo good, orderly, peaceable,
and regular members of the democratic
o - . ..... ..
party and a3 such preserved their wci
established and well secured rights o
nutting in nomination and electing whom
they would as of right they still ought
to do.
And the Inquest aforesaid upon their
oaths aforesaid, do further present, lha
the Eaid democratic party have also hcKl
full and entire control and supremacy
over the whole of this Commonwealth
and have had and still ouht to have and
exercise the just control of the same, and
of said control ought not to be deprived.
And the Inquest aforosaid, upon their
oaths aforesaid, do further present, That
on the second Tuesday of October last
past, the said democratic paTty had put.
in nomination for Governor of this Com
monwealth, Wm- Bilor, our present Gov
ernor, a good, true and faithful democrat,
and by the usages of the party, all true
democrats were bound to vote- for him;
and the democratic party of the county
of Wayne had put in nomination good
and true democrats for Representative,
for Prothouotary, and for various other
offices, and of right they ought to have
been elected.
And the Inquest aforesaid, upon their
oath3 aforesaid, do further present, That
by the Constitution of the United States,
and by the Constitution of this Common
wealth, no man ought to be proscribed
for conscience sake, but every man ought
to have a fair chance to get an office if
he can, and if nominated by the Demo
cratic party, is rightfully entitled thereto.
And the Inquest aforesaid, do further
present, That there hath been recently
organized in the county of Wayne and
in the Commonwealth a body of men
called ''Know Nothings,'' who are to the
Jurors aforesaid unknown, who have
combined, conspired, confederated, and
agreed together to overturn, overthrow
and destroy the democratic party and to
deprive the said nominees of their said
offices, contrary to the usages of this
commonwealth, and to the great detri
ment of the said nominees
And the Inquest aforesaid, do further
present, That the said Know Nothings,
combining, conspiring, and confederating
as aforesaid, in the year 18515, commenc
ed thier attack upon the venerable usages
of the said democratic party, and by vir
tue of said conspiracy and by all their
dark insidious wiles, did delude the peo
ple and caused the defeat of a most worth
y democrat who had been regularly nom
inated as President Judge. And in 1854
in pursuance of said conspiracy did de
feat the said William Bigler of his o&ce
of'Governor, and did defeat all the worth
y nominees of the democratic party in the
county of Wayne. And it i3 currently
l reportled and believed that they mtend
in tue name ana unaer tne guise oi ..
mcricanism to turn out of office all for
eigners, and put in their places American
citizens, and to overturn Popery and such
like superstitions and establish Protestant
ism and civilization in their stead, and to
cause that the laws for naturalization be
amended and the time for becoming citi
zens be extended. All of which said
actings, doings, plottings and conspiring?
are most manifestly to the contempt
of the Constitution, the great and sore af
fliction of the democratic party, and so
to be denounced, presented, and mo3t
condignly punished.
And the Inquest aforesaid, do further
present that said Know Nothings, hold
ing the abominable sentiments aforesaid,
are justly exposed to condign punishment:
and if there were not so many of them,
ought to be banished by the Honorable
Court to Botany Bay, or the State of
New York, or to any place where they
could not endanger the peace and harmo
ny of the democratic part of Wayne
county, or defeat regular nominations.
And so the Inquest do present these
said Know Nothings in conformity with
the rules of Law - and Politics as a pest,
a plague, apolitical nuisance, to be abat
ed at the ballot box if not, then "ve
must leave them to the disposal of the
Honorable Court.
The Saturday Evening Post.
This popular and highly interesting
weekly was established in the year 1821,
and has regularly existed ever since a
period of nearly thirty four years, and
now ranks second to do no other family
Journal in this or any other country.
Its literary contributors consist of Mrs.
South worth, Grace Greenwood, Mrs. Den
ison, Mary Irwing, Eliza L. Sproat, Mrs.
Carlan, Fanny Fern and and others.
In the first paper in January nest, a nov
elet, entitled "six weeks of courtship,"
will be given, by Mrs. Carlcu. The Ed
itors also made arrangements for two
stories, entitled "The Onieda Sisters,"
and " The Nabob's will," by Grace Green
wood. Ako new series of sketches by
Fanny Fern, and a novelet by Mary Ir
wing, also "Vivia, a story of Life's Mys
tery" by Mrs. Southworth.
In addition to this array of talent, the
Post contains a variety of almost every
kind of reading matter that secures For it
unbounded popularity.
Terms of subscription $2 a year.
Four copies for $5. Eight 510 and one
to getter up of club. Thirteen copies 815
and one lo getter up of club. Twenty cop
ies for $20 and one to getter up of club
payable in -advance.
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REPORTS OF THE DEPARTIIEHTS. .
Land Office Report.
From the Report of the Commissioners
of the General Land Office it appears that
9,3;i4,464 acres of public lands were sur
veyed between the 30th September, 1853,
aud the 30th September, 1S54, and that
9.190 017 acres were brought into market
betwecu the same periods, excjuunjjj m.-
lands on the 1'acitic, or wnicu j,'1
acres have been surveyed.
During the year ending June 5U, there
were. 7,030,000 acres sold tor casn; o,-
402.000 located by land warrants, ana
14,000 by other certificates; 11,000,000
reported as swamp lauds, and 1,751,000
for internal improvement making a to
tal 23,238,313 acres.
From this it appears that the sales o
the past year exceed those for the pro
ceeding year by 5,952,239,80 acres, and
that tho sales of the last quarter were
moro than doublo those for tho same quar
ter in the last year, though the aggregate
amount of land disposed of was not so'
great, for the reason that the grants for
bounty lands, swamps, &c. had mostly
been disposed of.
Tho bounty land warrants issued un
der the several laws is 2d-J,auu, embrac
ing 20,543,780 acros, leaving 57,388 out
atanding, which call for 4,307,8S0 acres.
The grant of 500,000 acres made to the
States by the act of 4th of September,
1841, has been Dearly closed, except on
the Pacific.
The Surveyors General of Kansas and
Nebraska t New Mexico and Washington
Territories, have repaired to the holds ol
thoir respective duties, with full instruc
tions for their guidance aud direction
copies of which arc appended to the Re
port.
The Land officers for the Washington
and Oregon have also repaired to their
Land Districts, with all necessary instruc
tions, records, reforms, &c. Those for
Kausas and Nebraska were not appointed,
as there was nothing further to do till the
surveys have beed made.
The basis is assumed, that the average
of the population of the old States has
been three fold more numerous than the
new; that the tariff as a tax boars more
equally upon the whole population than
any other; that as far as the tariff has
been relieved by the proceods of the pub
lic lands, the benefits have flowed in like
manner equally to all; as a consequence
the old States have been benefitted by
three fourths of the proceeds of the Pub
lic lands. The Bounty lands for services
in Revolutionary War and that of 1812,
and one half that of 184S, have flowed to
citizens of tho old States, who were also
benefitted by the amount actually paid to
the old States of the surplus revenue un
der the act of 1S41.
That the new States have been lencfit
ted by grants for Schools. Colleges, Pub
lic Buildings, Internal improvements, &c.,
by the 2, 3, and 5 per cent., fund, and by
the portion of the surplus revenue actual
ly paid them. On these basis it is shown
that the old States have been benefitted
in lands and money, estimating the lands
at $1,25 per acre, to the amount of S14G,
195,641, and the new States to the a
mount of $94,344,337, thus showing that
the proportion of benefits has been about
equal; or, if there was any advantage, it
was not sufficient to induce discussion be
tween sires aud sons, as it was all in the
one great family.
It i3 suggested that the true "policy of
the Government is, to encourage the set
tlement of the public lands, by extending
every facility to preemptors to secure
their homes in a reasonable time without
compensation; and to aid in the construc
tion of railroads and other means of com
munication, by grants of alternate sections
with judicious restrictions, where applica
tions arc made for such grants by the
State.
It is shown that since July, 1352, there
have been sold in Illinois, along the line
of the Central Railroad, 2,377,994 acres,
for which there were received in warrants
estimated at $1 25-100 per acre, equal
to $2,005,801, and incash $1,984, 129,and
hence that this system is alike beneficial
to the Government, tho States and the
people.
The Report winds up with a reference
to tho Pacific Road and the suggestions,
that it can only be constructed in this
way for the reason that it is of too great
magnitude for individual enterprise; and
that no State can accomplish it, as none
can go outside of its own limits.
The report also refers to the recom
mendations made last year, and renews
them in general terms.
War Report.
From the Report of the Secretary of
War it appears that the actual strength
of the Army is 10,745, and the whole
authorized 14,216. Enlistments are in
progress to fill up the deficiency.
After explaining the distribution of the
army, the Indian difficulties are spoken
of. Efforts to remove the remnant of the
oeminolcs trom Florida have not suc
ceeded.
Depredations and massacres on our
frontiers are noticed and an immediate
increase in the army, sufficient to give pro
tection there i3 recommended.
Our entire loss in Indian actions dur
ing the year is four officers and sixty
three men killed, and four officers and
forty-two men wounded.
The increased pay to enlisted men in
duced the enlistments of 1,005 men in
October and September last, against 309
men during the corresponding mouths
Jast year. The number of recruits re
quired for the service of the ensuing year,
will probably not be less than 6,000.
He recommends the use cf camels and
dromedaries for military purposes again,
and asks for an appropriation to test their
usefulness.
An increased pay for officers is urged
as an act of justice and necessity.
Additional legislation is asked to place
the widows and orphans of the officers
and sodiers of the army on an equality
with the widows and orphans of the offi
cers and soldicra of the navy.
He advises a revision of the military
laws especially to prcveut conflicting
claims growing out of the brevet rank,
and staff appointment.
Navy Rerorr.
The Secretary of the Navy recommends
gradual increase, not by auuitionai oui-
cers or squadrons, so as iu ujuicuoi;
expenses largely, but to increase the ma-
terial so as to approximate to rcuuiuc
for emergencies, the protection of com
merce, guarding our extended coast and
preserving our rank as a nation. Even
with the additional unfinished frigates,
our naval force will not exceed fifty ves
snls in condition for service. Weakness
invites aggression, and never inspires re
spect, while acknowledged strength and
visible preparations, command considera
tion, and are the true safeguards of peace
He also recommends a re-organization
of the navy.
Experience iustifies the abrogation of
flogging, and a modified apprentice sys
tem, and the enlistment of American boys,
are advised; the number of men should
be increased at least 2,500; the creation
of a retired list for infirm officers; the dis
charge of the inefficient, and to have pro
motions regulated by capacity and merit
in some degree, instead of by seniority of
commission and pay, to some extent con
trolled ly sea service.
Prof. Maury's achievements are com
plimented, his charts having saved our
commerce several millions per aunuui.
Patent Office Rerort.
The Commissioner of Patents devotes a
large portion of his report to a statement
of the business undisposed of, tho ar
rangements made to push it forward by
increasing the examiners, &c, and reuewe
his recommendation for amendments to
the patent loans especially with regard
to taking testimony. In conscqeunce of
the raise in salaries, eve, tho expenses ex
ceeded the revenue?.
Since the Istof January, 1,600 patents
have been issued, and the whole number
for the year will reach 1,900 or double
that of 1853. Tbc principal recommend
ations of Mr. Mason are, that the exam
ining force be permanently augmented,
that better provision be made for taking
testimony in cases of appeal, aud a new
rate of fees established.
Commerce and Kavigation
The Report on Commerce and Naviga
tion gives some interesting statistics
During the present year there have been
built 264 ships and barks, 69 brigs, 435
smaller vessels, and 121 steamboats, reg
istering an aggregate of 340,000 tons.
There were built in the New York Dis
trict 40 ships and barks, 7 brigs, 185
smaller vessels, and 30 steamboats 63,
496 tons. The total registered tonage of
the U. States on the 30th of June, was
5,661,416; of which 2,333,819 was cm
ployed in farcign trade; 2,622,114 in
coasting; 146,905 in cod-fishing; 181,901
in whaling, and 677.613 iu steam naviga
tiou. Pension Office Report.
By the Report of the Commissioner of
Pensions, tho whole number of pension
ers, June 30th 1853, was 1 1,817. An
nual amount payablo to them, $ 1 ,070,079.
Same, June 30th, 1851, 14,005, and an
nual amount payable to them, SI, 172, 651
63. Number of Revolutionary Soldiers
on the roll, Juno 30, 1053, 1,395; num
ber of Revolutionary soldiers on the roll
June 30, 1554,
1,069.
There have been
taken from the rolls of the Army Pen
sioners during the year ending June 30,
1854, by death, 643; by transfer to the
Treausry Department, as unclaimed pen
sions, 883 total, 1 ,526. Of the Navy
Pen-donors for the year ending Sept. 30,
1854, 20 are reported dead, and 38
transferred to the Treasury Department
Hut few arc again restored to the roll.
Post Office Report.
Tho Report of the Postmaster General
recommends the register of valuable let
ters for greater security, oharging 5 cents
additional for registration and making up
in special packages. A system of checks
in accounts is recommended. The Col
lins Steamers arc commended; ho thinks
the former pay for carrying the mails too
low, and the present pay to high. The
California mail service costs too much,
and the contractors ought to give weekly
service for the present price, or the con
tract be abrogated.
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Opinion of Judge Dean on Naturalization.
Poughlccepsic, Dec. 16. Judge Dean
of the Supreme Court in tlm place, has
forbidden his clerk to take proofs of
citizenship and grant naturalization pa
pers, aud has directed that all those who
wish to become citizens hereafter, must
apply to the Court. After hearing the
proofs from numbers of applicants to-day,
he rejected nearly all of them. lie has
given a written opinion, holding that ad
mitting an alien to the right of citizenship
is a judicial act, and requires an examin
ation by the Court in each case.
!
JXJ3 Another of tho few survivors of
our Revolutionary struggle has gone to
his rest. Major Robert Burnett, of
Newburgh, (N. Y.) was buried on Satur
day week. Among the mourners was a
compatriot, Usual Knapp, now 95 years
old, who belonged to Washington's Life
Guards. Major Burnett was 92 years old.
Dr. Townsond, of Sarsoparilla fame, is
building a house in New York, for his
residence, which will cost two hundred
thousand dollars ! It is built after the
fashion of the late Duke of Parma's resi
dence. The Remains of Sir John Franklin Found.
The Lake Superior Mining Kcics of
the 17th ult. makes the startling announce
ment that the bodies of Sir John Frank
lin and his men have been found by Dr.
Kane's party, completely frozen, and iu
a perfect state of preservation. The News
does not give its authority for tho state
ment but says "the information is from
a reliable source." Should tho announce
ment provo truo Dr. Kane has immortal
ized his name, and reflected great honor
upon America.
REPORT OF THE UPPER DEPARTMENT
OF THE
stitliiilif mmm iw,
FOR THE MONTH ENDING DECEMBER 14th, 1854.
5 &,
v "2 t v i I CI Ci v: .
1U 12 26 1.3 1.1 1. 1.1 193 2 03 21
5 19 10 37 2. 1.7 1.8 273 17 7.9 25
24 10 40 2. 1.4 1.7 344 17 220 6S
17 7 47 13 1.5 1.6 2. 56 47" 3
19 5 , 10 5 5. 14 14
2i - 21 h 18 ! 29 2.8 3. 230 80 62" '28'
8 16 59 27 1.5 1.1 192 29 50 .18
H 22h 26 1.6 1.3 289 39 53 23
10 14 14 18 2.2 1.6 100 73 54 17
20 4 30
6 18 32 26 2.1 1.8 89 113 328" ,58'
2h 21h 10 35 1.6 1.9 228 65 40 - 28-
1 2'Sh 18 27 2.6 1.9 269 42 370 LIS
l 22h 10 24 1.2 1.7 212 39 371 77
5J 187 15 1.8 1.2 100 3 04 6
16 lh 52 30 2.5 2.7 147 33 154 22
4 20 07 33 1.7 1.8 200 47 103 20
24 16 39 1.7 1.8 296 39 386 51
6 17i 65 24 1.6 2.2 194 57 134 75
11 13 20 12 1.9 2.7 126 42 84 38
12i 11i 92 11 2. 1.7 79 8 38 21
14J i 9i 0 3.5 1.7 110 22 35 6
Oh i 14A 148 12 3. 2.8 74 26 182 33
0" j 15 16 2.4 1.1 178 31 64 43
1 ' 23 27 10 3.4 3.4 203 78 194 49
3 i 21 57 12 3.4 2.8 203 66 99 59
H 22i 36 26 2.5 2. 208 68 222 33
i 237i 18 32 1.2 1.6 298 20 170 18
l" 23 30 41 1.8 2.1 1.6 1.7 344 10 05 50
1 23 40 34 2. 1.9 2. 233 97 223 17
17 1 7 5 2. 2.2 1.3 64 32 3
i 24 33 47 1.4 1.9 1.8 280 66 135 52
I 3i I 20i 89 1 1.4 1.8 1.8 216 51 101 45
24 9 i 10 1.9 2.3 3. 213 124 113 65
4 A 19 77 22 1.2 1.3 2.1 223 55 55 10
8-h 15i 54 13 1.5 2.2 1.7 132 31 34 7
8 10 50 25 1.2 2.2 1 5 191 30 196 51
2 21 18 4 1.2 1.9 197 113 57 31
101 13 43 16 2. 2.5 147 30 56 11
3 J 20 39 1.4 1.4 240 68 114 43
24 26 6 1.8 1.2 213 137 40 19
4 20 19 11 1.6 2.8 113 79 134 35
V2 22 27 13 2.5 3.2 165 132 47 45
5 19 243 6 2.7 2.7 67 89 24 41
3i 207 89 2 2.5 1.4 1 23 1 05 1 31 33
2h 21 18 , 30 1.4 2.5 223 85 123 62
19A Ah 30 j 1.8 3.6 20 13 41 5
0 18 53 10 1.7 3.1 133 57 93 34
10 13 141 11 2.2 2.5 99 45 140 29
7 17 42 9 1.5 2.5 163 74 81 12
16 8 9 1.2 2.5 43 13 10 1
6! 17 18 . 17 1.3 2. 166 46 152 22
10i! 13 12 ! 12 1.6 2.1 140 11 129 5
5 I 19 150 23 1.8 1.9 196 36 308 44
5 j 19 15 15 2.6 2.7 272 47 132 104
I 24 22 1.5 1.6 246 100 164 37
10ti 13 117 i 2 1.5 2 2 120 37 73 32
1 I 23 36 : 39 3.3 2.3 264 47 156 23
1 : 23 93 14 1.5 2. 235 52 04 9
22h lh 3. 2.
2 22 17 9 1.6 2. 235 81 148 37
I 23 35 8 2. latin 2. 187 87 284 108
24 34 2.3 1.5 2,1 1.7 354 12 96 11
9 14 10 21 1.9 2. 2.2 1.6 190 23 57 7
4 20 8 2.2 1.6 2.2 1.4 295 16 82 13
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Georgianna Blair
Mary C. Fowler
Martha D. Clark
Mary Dcahl
Eliz. Svrartwood
Susan Wintcmuto
Mary A. Staples
Cecilia Knecht
Cbartc Swartwood
Hannah Palmer
Catharine S. Starncr
Rebecca Dean
Eliza Knecht
Rachel A. Keener
Esther Staples
Sarah Christian
S. Mary Keller
Alice Drehcr
Elizabeth Burnet
Sarah Walton
Catharine Segraves
Helen J. Coffin
Minerva Deyoung
Anna M. Knecht
Susan E. Cress
Sarah Deahl
Susan Schoch
Esther Wintemute
Theodoro B. Staples
Daniel C. Staples
J. Allen Clement3
George W. Best
John M. Walton
Charles). Clark
John M. Boys
William Boys
Joseph T. Walton
William Stone
A. Briltain Miller
Cicero II. Drake
Edwin Staples
Elmer H. Delong
John W.",CIark
Theo. C. Hammon
John W. Burnet
Conrad Z. Warnick
John Skelton
William Cahill
John C. Palmer
Samuel Stone
Elias C. Palmer
Aaron B. Younkin
Thos. E. llawlings
John N. Deahl
James Edinper
Eugene B. Walton
Martin Walton
Edwin A. Schoch
Peter S. Brown
Thomas Dunn
Franklin Starner
Davis Walton
Andrew J. Durling
Arthur H. Davis
WmD. Walton
In History, Mental Arithmetic, Grammar and Geography a j:erfect recitation is
marked 1 ; good 2; indifferent 3; bad 4 ; very bad 5 failure 6. Each recitation
is thus marked, and the above is the average for the mouth. In Spelling and Arith
metic, the number at the left indicates how many were correct that at the right
how many were incorrect. Thus 146 27 means 146 right and 27 wrong.
Printers Celebration.
Pursuant to a general invitation, tho
Journeymen Printers and those connect
ed with the profession, of the borough of
Easton, assembled at tho Frankliu Ilouse
on Wednesday evening the 13th inst., to
make arrangements for the celebration of
the anniversary of the birth-day of Benja
min Franklin. The meeting was largely
attended, and much unanimity prevailed.
In organizing, Josiah Cole, Esq., was
called to the Chair, and Mr. George Wise
appointed Secretary. On motion of S. P.
Higgins it wa3
Resolved. That we celebrate the ap
proaching anniversary of the birth-day of
Benjamin Franklin, and that a committee
of five persons be appointed to make ar
rangements for carrying out the object of
this resolution:
Whereupon tho Chair appointed the
following gentlemen, said Committee
Messrs. J. P. Iletrich, Col. Wm. II. Hut-
ter, S. L. Cooley, Col. D. H. Neimen and
S. P. Hijrains, Esq, On motion,
Resolved That tho members of the
Press of this and the adjoining States lo
invited to participate in the. celebration.
On motion.
Resolved, That tho Editors of this Bor
ough, and those of the neighboring bor
oughs of Bethlehem, Allentown, Mauch
Chunk, Stroudsburg, Bclviderc, &c, bo
requested to publish these proceedings.
On motion,
Resolved, That we adjourn to meet at
tho Franklin House on Friday evening,
of the 22d inst., when the committee will
report such arrangements as they may
have made.
On motion, the meeting adjourned, as
above stated, JOSIAH COLE, Fres't.
George Wise, Secretary.
Speculation in Nebraska Town Sites.
The Cleveland Leader states that it
has direct information, and which it be
lieves to be reliable, that a copartnership
was formed last summer between Senator
Douglas, Mr. Forney, Clerk of the House
of Representatives, Bird Chapman, ex
Special Mail Agent, and three other per
sons, for the purpose of speculating in
town sites and lands in Nebraska. It
says that Douglas and Forney arc trying
to induco President Pierce to appoint
Cummins (now acting Governor of Ne
brasku)as the permanent Governor of the
Territory.
The understanding or bargain is, that
in caso the Company aforesaid succeed
iu having him returned as Governor
at the village of Bellvillc, on tho lands
purchased by the Company, which, as a
matter of course, will vastly enhance their
value, to tho emolument of the said Doug
las, k Co.
LEWIS D. VAIL,
MARGARETTA S. MILLER,
achcrs.
Sentenced to Prison for Life.
Dr. Sion Madison IMtliam Daniel
Lancaster Miller has been convicted at
Montgomery. Ala., of the murder of A.
G. Jones, and sentenced to the penitenti
ary for life. James Fatten, a respecta
ble citizen of New Oaleans, who was some
time sinco convicted of killing Mr. W.
Turnbull, has also been sentenced to tho
penitentiary for life. When about to bo
sentenced he commenced reading an ad
dress to the Court, and continued reading
for two hours, when the Court, being tir
ed out. was compelled to stop him. Ho
is believed to be insane.
iVOtUC.
Monday nest being Christmas, there
will bo no business done in Court on that
day. Jurors, parties & witnesses need not
be in attendance until Tuesday, the 26th
inst., at 10 o'clock, A. M
-JOHN EDINGER, Frolhonotary.
December 21, 1851.
Koticc.
The undersigned respectfully informs
the citizens of Stroudsburg and vicincty,
that he has on hand and offers for sale at
low rates good Wheat flour, Reason?,
Prunes, Dried Apples. Dates, Figs, Cit
ron, Tea, Coffee, Cheese, SogarH and To
bacco, Dried Peaches, and a splendid
assortment of Candies.
FERDINAND DUTOT.
December 21 , 1854.
List ol' articles to be found at
S Mclick's Jewelry Store.
Watches, Clocks, and
Jewelry, Silvec &Brit
tania ware; Spectacles;
Books and Stationery,
fine perfumery, guns &
pistols; gun tubes, locks
and wipers, powder horns, gamo bag?,
hair, tooth, nail and blacking brushes ;.
combs, mantol ornaments; lamps; toys;
fine baskets; watch chains and kcys pen
knives; scissors, music boxes, acordions;
port monaics, tooth powder, thimbles; gold
pens, thermometers, thread and buttons,
pins & needles, counterfeit detectors, and
other articles too numerous to mention,
and invites the public to give him a call
aud sco for themselves.
School books, novels; new books of tho
day received as soon as published. Clocks,
watches, and jewelry repaired in the best
manner and warranted to give satisfac
tion. Produce taken in exchange. New
iroods for the Holidays just received.
SAMUEL MKLIQlv,
Stroudsburg, Dec. 21, ISM. , jV