To the Voters of Monroe Cunty. Fellow Citizens. At the tolicitstion of numerous friends. I am induced to of fer myself as a candidate for the office of County Treasurer, Tit the ensuing election. Should I be so fortunate as to be elected, I pledge my- aeu to penorm the duties of the office in person ana witn strict hdelity. EDWARD BROWN. Stroud tsp., Sept. 27, 1855. To the Voters of Monroe County Fellow-Citizens. At the solicitation of many friends. I am induced to offer my self as a candidate for the office of County Commissioner. -Should I be elected, I pledge myself to .perform the duties of the office faithfully and impartially to the best of my ability. NICHOLAS METZGAR. Hamilton, Sept. 27, 1855. To the Electors of Monroe County,' At the solicitation of many friends, I nm induced to offer myself as a candi date for the office of County Commissioner, -at the coming election.. Should I be so fortunate as to be elected, I pledge my self to perform the duties of the office with fidelity. JOHN C. STRUNK. M. Smithfield, Aug. 23, 1855. To the Voters of Monroe County. Fclloio Citizens. I offer myself as a candidate for the office of County Treasurer at the ensuing election. Should I be honored with a majority of your suffra ges and elected, I will discharge the du ties officially devolving upon me, personal ly and with the strictest fidelity. Yours Truly. CHARLTON BURNETT. Stroudsburg, Aug. 23, 1855. To the Voters of Monroe County. Fellow Citizens . At the solicitation of numerous friends, I am induced to of fer myself as a candidate fox the office of Comity Commissio7ier, at the ensuing election. Should I be e leoted I pledge myself to perform the du ties of the office faithfully, impartially and to the best of my ability. JOHN H. BREWER. Stroud township, Sept. 13, 1855. To the Voters of Monroe County. Fellow Citizens . At the earnest so licitation of numerous friends, I hereby offer myself as a candidate for the office of County Coimnissioner. Should I be so fortunate as to obtain a majority of your suffrages, I pledge my self to perform the duties of the office faithfullly, impartially and to the best of my ability. JACOB FREDERICK. Stroud township, Sept. 6, 1855. A VALUABLE LUMBER PROPERTY m The subscriber will offer his property at public sale, on Friday, the 19th day of October next. The favorable location of this proper ty and the great facilities it possesses, both as a retail and shipping lumber establishment, is known to most persons in this neighbor hood. It is situated on Mud Run, in Cnrbon county, seven miles from the Lehigh Navi gation, and nine miles from the Wilkes-Bar-re Pike, on the road leading from Merwins burg to White Haven. It consists of about 1500 Acres of Timber Land, containing Pine, Spruce, Hemlock and .Hard Wood, and one of the best single SAW .HILLS in the Pine Swamp, entirely new, and capa ble of manufacturing one million feet, or more, of lumber per annum. Also, Four good Dwelling Houses, Store House and Smifli Shop, with stabling sufficient for 40 horses. There are also about 20 acres cleared land, in a good state of cultivation. The water pow er is never fa ningT and there is on the prop- perly a very favorable location for an exten- eive tanning esuojifnmeni, wun an immense bark region surrounding it. To any person desiring to enter into the lumbering business, this property affords a rare opportunity. Persons wishing to view the properly can have an opportunity of doing so rrr company with the subscriber, or with Win. K. Snyder, who is on the property, any day before the eale, at which time the terms will be made known. MORRIS EVANS. Albrightville, Carbon Co., Pa., ) September 24, 1855. y ftV-Mauch Chunk Gazette and Bucks Co Intelligencer publish 3 times send bill to this office. PE1VATE SALE, The undersigned offers at Private sale 41 acres and 142 Perches of land, situate in Chesnuthill township, Monroe eounty, Pa., ndioinino- land of Samuel Sox, Lynford Ever- itt and others, and within one mile of the Wilkes-Barre Turnpike. About 10 acres of - m m jm 1 this tract is cleared, in a high state ot culti vation, the remainder wood land, well cover ed with oak and yellow-pine. Said property is convenient to mills, public schools and places of worship. Persons wishing to ex amine the property, can do so by calling on Henry Bond, who will make known the terms. AMOS BOND. Chesnuthill, Sept 27, 1855. HATS, CAPS, &c., Corner of Pearl & Chatham ., NEW YORK. (LATE RAFFEBTV & LEASK.) Keeps at the old sland,n the cor. of Pearl and Chatham Streets as good an assortment f Hats and Caps as can' be found in the city, and at the most' reasonable prices. Soft Fell Beavers, in great' variety from $1 to $4. Children Fancy' Hats; Umbrellas Silk, Gingham', and Cotton, at manufactures' prices. H. G. LEASK. Septemlber. 27, 1855. -3 mo. mmi (Election, SHERIFF'S PROCLAMATION. Whereas, by an act of the General Assem bly of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, enimea "an act regulating the General Elec tions within the said Commonwealth," pass ed on the 2d day of July, 1839, it is made the duty of the High Sheriff of every coun ty, to give public notice of such elections to be holden, and (o make known in such no tice what officers are to be elected. There- fore, 1 HENRY D. SHAFER, High Sheriff of the county ot Monroe, do make known by this proclamation to the electors of the coun ty of Monroe, that a General Election will be held in the said county, on Tuesday, the 9th of October next, at the several election districts below enumerated, at which time and places are to be elected by the freemen of the county of Monroe. One Person to fill the office of Canal Commissioner of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. One Person - for President Judge of the Judic ial Distrtct, composed of the Counties ot Wayne, Pike, Monroe and Carbon. One Person to representee counties of Monroe and Pike, in the House of Representatives. One Person to the office of County Commissioner of the county ol Monroe. One Person to fill the office of County Treasurer of the county of Monroe. One Person to fill the office of County Auditor of the county of Monroe. I he freemen of the township of Chesnut hill are to hold their election at the house of Felix Storm, in said township. The freemen of the township of Gool- baugh will hold their election at the house of Melissa Vliet, (late John Vliet, dee'd) in said township. I he freemen of the township of Hamilton, will hold their election at the house of Jos. Keller, in said township. I he freemen of the township of Middle Smithfield, will hold their election at the house of James Place, in said township. The freemen of the township of Pocono, vill hold their election at the house of Ma nnssah Miller, in said township. The freemen of the township of Paradise, will hold their election at the house of Hen ry Kinlz, in said township The freemen of the townsnip of Polk, will hold their election at the house of Joel Ber lin, in said township. The freemen of the township of Price, will hold their election at the house of John S. Price, in said township. The freemen of the township of Eldred, will hold their election at the house of Jos. Hawk, in said township. The freemen of the township of Ross, will hold their election at the house of Simon Stucker, in said township. The freemen of the township of Smithfield will hold their election at the house of J. Depue La bar, in said township. The freemen of Stroudsburg, will hold heir election at the Court House, in said borough. The freemen of the township of Stroud, will hold their election at the house of Jas. N.- Durling, in the borough of Stroudsburg. The freemen of the township of Tobyhan na, will hold their election at the house o! Washington Winters, in said township. The freptnen of the tow nship of Jarksnn. will hold their election at the house of John Osterhoudt, in aaid township. Iolice is Hereby Gircn, That every person, excepting Justices of the Peace, who shall hold an office or ap pointment of profit or trust under the United States or of this Slate or any city or corpor ated district, whether a commissioned officer or otherwise, a subordinate officer, or agents who is or shall be employed under the leg gislative, executive or judiciary department of this Stale or the United States, or of any incorporated district; and also, that every member of Cdngress, and of the state legis lature and of the select or common council of any city, or commissioner of any incor porated district is by law incapable of hold ing or exercising at the same time, the office or appointment of judge, inspector, or clerk of any election of this commonwealth, & that no inspector, judge or other officer of such election shall be eligible to be then voted for. And the said act of Assembly, entitled "an act relating to elections of this common wealth' passed July 2d, 1839, further provides That the Inspectors and Judges shall meet at the respective places appointed for hold ing the election in the district to which they respectively belong, before nine o'clock in the morning of the second Tuesday of Oc tober, and each of said inspectors shall ap point one clerk, who shall be a qualified vo- AgreeaWy to the provision of the sixty ter. first section of said act every General and special election shall be opened between the hours of eight and len in the forenoon, and shall continue without interruption or adjournment until stven o clock in the eve ning, when the polls shall be closed.- Agreeably to the provisions of the sixty- first section of said act every General and Special election shall be opened between the hours of eight and ten in the forenoon, and shall continue without interruption or ad journment until seven in the evening, when the polls shall be closed.- Pursuant to the provision contained in the 7fith section of tlie act aforesaid, the Judges of the aforesaid district shall take-charge of the certificate or return of the election of their respective districts and produce thsm at a meeting of the Judges-from each district at the Court House in the Borough ofStrouds- bum. on the third day after the day ofelec tion, being for the present year art FRIDAY, the 13th of OCTOBER nextrihen and there to do, and perform the duties required by law of said judges. Also; that where a judge by sickness or unavoidable circumstances, . " . . i f y r I I is unable to attena saiu meeune oi juuges. then the "certificate or return as- aforesaid shall be taken charge of by one of the ln- sDectors or clerks of the election of said dis- ' . .... i r .l J...: trict, who snail ao ana penorm me uuues re quired of said judge unable to attend. HENRY D. SHAFER, Sheriff. Sheriff's Office Stroudsburg. I September 13, 1655. J (God Save the Commonwealth.) Attorney at Law, STROUDSBURG, MONROE COUNTY , PA. Office on Elizabeth street, formerly oo cupied by Wm. Davis, Esq. May 8,. 1851. 10,000 FETT OF HEMLOCK BOARDS for sale by C. R. ANDRE. Stroudsburg, February Ik, 1855. DELAWARE WATER GAP CLASSICAL SCHOOL. Monroe County, Pa. Twenty-four miles above Easton. Rev. II. S. HOWELL, Principal. This Institution for boygfis located in the midst of beautiful and sublime mountain see nery, and enjoys the advantage of pure moun tain air. The buildings have been erected by the principal, and fitted up with a view to afford the best accommodations for a Jam ily boarding school In addition to the usual branches of Eng lish education, instruction will be given in the Latin, Greek, French, and German lan guages, and in all the branches required to prepare young men for college or for business pursuits. The academic year is divided info two terms of five months each, commencing on the 1st 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, 1855. 3m. Philadelphia Bread and Cake The undersigned hereby informs the cit izens of Stroudsburg and vicinity, that he has commenced the baking business in all its various branches, in the building late ly occupied by Mr. Augustus Carmer, one door west of the Clothing Store of Hirsob 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 ceive a liberal share of patronage. C. C. MECHTLBY. May 10, 1855.-3t BARLEY SHEAF HOTEL, 193 N. Second St., a few doors below Vine, Philadelphia. O. B. KELLER, Proprietor. (Successor to M. Watson.) The present Proprietor having every facility and a knowledge of the wants of the community, would most respectfully solicit a continuance of the former patronage, and pledges himself nothing shall be wanting on bis part to give the most perfect satisfaction to all. The table will be supplied with the best in the market and nothing will be left undone that will contribute to the comfort of his guest. EOF Stabling for over 100 Horses yard large and commodious. May 10, 1855 -3m. DISOLUTION. . The partnership heretofore existing be tween Geo. H. Miller and Alexander Fowler, under the firm of Miller &- Fowl er, is this day disolved by limitation. All persons indebted to said firm will please call on either of the undersigned for settlement without delay. GEO. H. MILLER, ALEX. FOWLER. April 2, 1855, N. B. The business will be continued at the same place by GEO. H. MILLER. TRUSSES! TRUSSES !! C. H. NEEDLES, Truss and Brace Establishment, S. W. Cor. of Twelfth and Race streets, PHILADELPHIA. Importer of fine French Trusses, combin ing extreme lightness, ease and durability with correct construction. Hernial or ruptured patients can be suited by remitting amounts, as below : Sending number of inches round the hips, and stating side affected. Tost of Single Trusses, $2, $3, $4 and $5. Double, $5, $6, $8 and $10. Instructions as to wear, and how to effect a cure1, when possible, sent with the Truss Also for sale in great variety, Dr. Banning1 s Improved Patent Body Brace, For the cure of Prolapsus Uteri; Spinal Props and Suppotts, Patent Shoulder Braces, Chest Expanders and Erector Brakes, adapted to all with Stoop Shoulders and Weak Lungs; English Elastic Abdominal Belts, Suspen sories, Syringes male and female. ICPLadies "Roofns, with Lady attendants. August 2, 1855. ly. BANK NOTICE. Notice is hereby given, that an applica tion will be made to the next Legislature of the State of Pennsylvania, for the creation of a Corporate body, with Discounting and Ranking privileges, to be located in Stroud burg, Monroe county, Pa. The name of the intended Corporation will be "The Stroudsburg Bank;" and the amount of capital to be One hundred thousand dollars, with authority to increase the same to two hundred thousand. Sydenham Walton,- StogdelJ Stokes, Silas L. Drake,- John Edinger, Jos. Troch, James H. Walton, Edward Brown-, Robt. R. Depuy, John De Young, J. H. Stroud, Jos. Fenner, S. Stokes, Wm. Davis-, C. D'. Brodhead, Wm. D. Walton, Robert Boys, Stroud Burson-, W. Wallace, R. S. Staples, Geo1. H. Miller, John Boys,- Jas. N. Durling, Balsar Fethermarj, Daniel Boys, John N. Staples, Sam'l. S. Dreher, Joseph Staples-, Frederick Kiser, Charles Fetherman, M. H'. Dreher, S. J. Hollinshead, C. Burnet, Jacob Dennis, Peter Shaw, David Keller. Sfoudsburg, J'tine Xi', I8&. Slroudsburg, August 28, 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 aro requested to make immediate pay ment, as the accounts are due and must be paid, to M. J3. POSTENS, who-is du ly authorised to1 settle the same. M. 13. POSTERS, ABRAM BUSH. N. B. The Livery business will be continued by M. B. 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The above reward will be paid to any one who will apprehend or give such information s would lead to the de tection of the thief.- c. c: MECHTLE. Stroudsburg August 16, 1855. It 5,000 BRICK Just burnt and for sale by the subscriber, at his kiln in Stroudsburg.- These brick are of a large Bize, superior quality and will be sold as low and lower, according to quality,- than any other brick in the County. A por tion of them are pressed or front and cornice brick of different kinds. Said brick are com posed of materials that will stand the fire with impunity, thus answering for the purpose of building bake-ovens, lining cupolas, &c. Al so, a large portion of those brick are burnt hard and are well calculated for paving and will stand for that purpose equal to any brick that can be produced in this or any other place. WM. S. WINTEMUTEi July 5; 18551. 3UtbitotTB Jfotirc. In the Orphans' Court of Monroe Co. In the matter of the sale of the Keal Estate of Simon Ileller, deceased, by Joseph Trach, Exeoutor. February 28, 1854, report of sale pre sented and confirmed nisi. 1 Same day, on motion of Mr. Dimraick for William Tompkins, the Court appoint Charlton Burnett, Auditor, to report the facts with distribution annexed. The undersigned will attend to the du ties of the above annointment, at hia of fice in Stroudsburg, on- Saturday, the 15th- day Septembor next, 1855, at 10 o'elook a. nr. when and where all persons interested can attend. - CHAKLTON BURNETT, W 16 Ifirtft. U. Auditor. mm FALL MILLINERY GOODS. 1855. JOHN STONE & SONS, No. 45 South Second Street, PHILADELPHIA. Are now prepared to offer to their custom ers, and to the trade, (of their own importa tion,) the largest and handsomest assortment of Millinery Goodsi in this city consisting in part of Bonnet Silks, Ribbons Velvets, Fancy Fenllicn, Flowers, Laces, ice. Sec. Which will be sold at the lowest prices, and on the most favorable terms. Philadelphia, Sept 13, 1855, btninfetrator's Notice. sfare of JOHN H. WOLFE, late of the Borough of Stroudsborg, dee d. Notice is hereby given that letters of ad ministration upon the above named estate. have been granted to the undersigned by the Register of Monroe county. All persons, therefore, indebted to the said estate, will please make immediate payment, and those having claims against the same, will please present them duly authenticated to the un dersigned for setlement. THOMAS STONE, Arfm'r, August 30, 1855. 6t Stroudsburg, Pa. FALL STYLE OF HATS. One Price Cash Store. No, 57 C II A T II A 31 STREET, Opposite Chambers-st. new youk. Late of the well known house of Rafferty & Leask, is desirous of calling attention to his stock for the fall trade. Combininir elegance with dura bility, his hats maintain the reputation, which for the last ten years he has earned by his assiduous attention to the wants of his cus tomers, and by the fact, which is well under stood, that, selling for cash only, every cus tomer gets the worth ot his money. 57 Chatham St., New-York. September 13, 1855. 3mo. BRICK! BRICKH Just burned and for sale 175,000 brick of the very best quality, at his yard, about a quarter of a mile from stroudsburg, on the public road leading to Stokes' Mill. Orders from Contractors or private buil ders will be received at the yard or at the residence of the subscriber, in Strouds burg. Brick delivered if desired. Produce of all kinds (except Cabbage) taken in exchange for Brick. Cash, not refused. OLIVER D. STONE. Stroudsburg, August 16, 1855. The partnership in the Mercantile business, between James H. Stroud and Charles R. An dre, as the firm of Stroud & Andre, is this day dissolved. JAMES H. STROUJJ, CHARLES R. ANDRE. Stroudsburg Sept; 15, 1854. N. fi. The subscriber would hereby in form his old customers and the public in gen eral that he continues the Mercantile busi ness at the old standi on the corner, opposite the American Hotel, and in addition to his former stock has just received and is now opening a choice lot of Fall and Winter Goods, selected from the City markets, among which may be found a varied assortment of Ladies dress goods, to wit: !ancy plaid and stripe, Delanes and Cashmeres; Galla plaids, Frerich Merinos, wool Delanes, Alpacas and Coburgs, dress trimming, assorted ; under sleeves and chemizettes; Jaconet and Swiss edging; black and fancy cassimeree; sattinets from 37 up; Kentucks,- fancy plaids for Boys Wear ; red, white and yellow flannels of every grade; Wefcn do.; Shaker do.; plain and figured do.; oil cloth for tables, stair and carpets do.; and a full assortme'nt of Yankee notions lining and dress silks. Crockery ware, tin ware, and a fall assort ment of hardware, carpenters tools, &c. glass and nails; also a hue lot of cheap hams and shoulders; fresh fime: coarse and fine salt, fish, &c. A large lot of f jj J3oots and Shoes: lcMens heavy hoofs and bf'o'gans, water proof calf do.; boys.- youths and childrens; la dies kip, calf,-enameled and kid boots; bus kins and gaiters; misses and childrens do.; ladies and misses gums: mens and boys do.; in fad every thing comprising a foil country assortment, all of which will be sold cheap for cash or produce'. Call and see for" your selves. C. R. ANDRE. Stroudsburg, October 5r 1854. GUNSMITH. Tho undersigned respectfully in forms the citizens of Stroudsburg and vicinity, that he has commenced the GlTNSiHITIIIftG BUSINESS, at Parsell's Blacksmith Shop, on Eliza beth street, near the Focono Bridge, and is fully prepared to do all kinds of work in hrs lino, with neatness and despatob Having hud wenty years eipertence in this business, ho hopes will be an mduce moot for the people to give him a trial. Repairing of all kinds promptly attend ed to. Bides made to order. LEWIS KEINEST. Stroudsburg, June 14, 1855. S. H CROOK'S nOTEL Km DINING SALOON, ON THE EUROPEAN PLA, Nos. 78 & 80 Cltatham Street, (Between Pearl and Duane.) NEW-YORK. Offers inducements, so far as clpan IliljBLliness, comfort, good living" and e- conomy can be combined, equal peThapb, to any other public house in the" city. The proprietor hopes at least, that it may prove to be sn, as it is furnished with all requisite modern improvements, seconded by his ex perience and utmost efforts to make it agree ble to those who appreciate a quiet home and good entertainment at moderate char ges. He therefore respectfully invites his friends and the public tn make a trial of bis new Hotel and Dining Saloon. HjPRooms $2 00 per week and upwards ,17 1-2 cts per night. June 1 1, 1855 ly. 6L 5S E. B. WOODWARD, Violinist and Teacher of Dancing, Has permanently located himself at the house of William A. Brodhead, at the Delaware Water Gap, where he may be found in readiness to play for dancing parties, either at the House, or surround ing vicinity, on reasonable terms. August 2. 1855. Office of the Maryland Consolidated Lotteries, Baltimore, Maryland, 20th June, 1855.. Caution. Lottery Frauds. The Commissioner of the Maryland State Lotteries has deemed it his duty to caution the Public against the numerous Swindlers who circulate by mail and otherwise, fraud ulent Lottery schemes, and pretend to be agenta for the bale of tickets in Lotteries which are wholly fictitious. The only legal Lotteries in Maryland are those drawn daily under the superintendence of the Commissioner elected by the people of yie State under the new Constitution to ex amine and approve the schemes and attend to the drawings. All the tickets in these Lotteries and all certificates of packages of tickets have the lithographed signature F.X. Brekan, Gener al Agent for the Contractor. Office of the Maryland Consolidated Lotteries, baltimore, Md. All others are fraudulent. For full information on the subject of theso frauds, Address F. X. BRENAN. Baltimore, Maryland. August 9, 1855. ly. Friendly to all Nations WAR OR NO WAR. NEW HAT AND CAP STORE. The undersigned begs leave to inform the oitizens of Stroudburg, and the pub lic generally, that he has taken the room lately occupied by John W. Kux ton, as a Hat & Gap Store, on Elizabeth street, a few doors below the Drug Store of Br. F. Hollinshead, and has filled it with JiATS & GAPS, of every variety and style, and ia prepared to sell the same on terms that defy competition. Tersons m want of Hats or Caps would o well to call and examine his stock be M " fore purchasing elsewhere. I he public are informed that he still continues the Boot and Shoe business, at the same stand, in all its various branches, and is fully prepared to accommodate all who may feel disposed to give him & all. He has obtained the right to manufac- ture Dicks Patent Shank Boots. On hand a splendid lot of Uppers, rea dy for bottoms, which will be finished at the shortest notice, B. SKELTON. May 3, 1855. Pennsylvania Magistrate Law Library, i. muss's justice. And UUSINESS MAN'S LEGAL GUIDE. 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