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WHOLE ART OF GOVERNMENT CONSISTS IN THE ART OF BEING HONEST. JcfFcrSOn.
VOL. 2.
STROUDSB URG. MONROE COUNTY, PA., MONDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 1842.
No. 52.
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PRINTED AND PUBLISHED BY
THEODORE SCSIOCII.
TERMS. Two dollars ncr annum in advance Two dollar.
tind a quarter, half yearly, and if not paid before the end of
i he year, Two dollars and a half. Those who receive their
jvipers by a carrier or stage drivers employed by the proprie
tor, will'bc charged 37 1-2 cts. per year, extra.
No papers discontinued until all arrearages are paid, except
it me option ot tne Editor.
in?Advcrtisements not exceeding one square (sixteen lines)
vill be inserted three weeks for one dollar: twenty-five cents
i.!)eral discount will be made to yearly advertisers.
- IE? All letters addressed to the Editor must be post paid.
i r every subsequent mseiuon ' larger ones in proportion. A
Having a general assortment of large elegant plain and orna
mental Type, we are prepared to execute every des
cription of
Cards, Circulars, Bill Heads, Itfotes,
ISIanK Receipts,
JUSTICES, LEGAL AND OTHER
PAMPHLETS, &c.
Printed with neatness and despatch, on reasonable terms
AT .THE OFFICE OF THE
.TeffersoitiaM Kepaiblican.
NEW GOODS.
C. W. DeWITT & BROTHER, have jusi
received in addition to their former stock, a
jlarjre assortment of
SEASOTABIiE GOODS ;
.among which may be found black, blue black,
Fblue, invisible green, Cadet mixed and drab,
BKOAD CLOTHS;
GASSIMERES and SATINETTS, Merinos
f all colours; Alpaca Lustre, a new and fashion
able article for cloaks and dresses. Fashiona
ble plaid Ginghams; a choice selection of Eng
lish and American prints. Blue black Crape,
fHosiery, Ladies and Gentlemens Gloves, Cot
ton Bails, Wadding, Cotton Yarn and Carpel
iWarp.
Also a large stock of
CLOTHS,
tfoleskin, Cord and Vestings, bleached and
Srown Sheetings and Shirtings, Merino and
Irocha Shawls, Bedtick Burlapse, Ornaburgh,
Canvass, Padding, red and white Flannels.
"Ganton Flannels, brown Jeans, coloured Cam-
Dbrics, Italion Cravats, Cotton and Silk pocket
Handkerchiefs and Cravats, Morocco Slippers,
Ladies over Shoes, Kip and Cowhide
Childrens" Shoes, &c. &c.
Also a general assortment of GRO
CER1ES, Hard,t,and Hollow Ware,
yEL and a varietyofiother articles too nu
iv"" dispose of on themost reasonable terms.
They respectfiillyfreturn their acknowledg
.:ents for the liberal patronage already received
and solicit the public to calhand examine thier
stock of--goods bjefore purchasing elsewheer,
feelinsr confident that theylliave the best as
sortment of goods in the plaef which they will
sell cheaper than the cheapest. Call and ex
amine for yourselves. JE?
Milford, Nov. 1, 18T
ROSES.
C. W. De WJ
& BROTHER, have just re
ceived a balef
tiperior BUFFALO ROBES,
and will sell
ni as cheap as they can be pur
cb.ased.yn the
City. All kinds of produce ta-
ken jrifexchange for goods.
Milford, Januray 12, 1842.
0SBA'CCO AND CIGAR
JSSANUFA.CTORY.
The subscribers respectfully inform those
engaged in the xVIercantue business and llotet
keepers, that they have constantly on hand at
their manufactory on Elizabeth street, in the
Borough of Siroudsburg, a large and splendid
assortment of
Cigars, &c.
' fnanuracfured from the best. Leaf, and warranted
io good, which they will sell wholesale and
on the most reasonable terms (with cred-
Orders for Tobacco and Cigars will be strict
ly and immediately attended to.
Xhose who come in or pass through the phce
viiij please call and examine for themselves,
v.-Vr.np fletermined to use our best exertions
rO .iLCSHJ'feic the public, and mvrit a liberal
shars i'hw'- patronage.
1SY.LENJ3ERCJLR & BUSH.
Slroud),.j ;. Ji:1v 14. 1-S41 .
$0S
WAYNE COUNTY MUTUAL
INSURANCE COMPANY.
LL Persons insuring in this company are
members equally interested in its welfare
and in the election of its officers.
In order to become a member of this company
and thereby .be insured,.the applicant gives a pre
mium note, the amount of which is in proportion
to the amount to be insured, and its degree of
hazard, thus: If $1000 is to be insured, at 5 per
cent., he gives his note for $50. If sft 10 per cent,
he gives his note for $100, and in hat proportion
for a greater or less sum, according to the rate of
hazard, on which note he advances G per cent, and
an additional sum of $1 50 for survey and policy.
He then becomes a member on the" approval of
his application and is insured for five years. The
aggregate of the premium notes constitutes the
cash fundj chargable first, with the exDonses. and
second, with the losses of the Company;-and
should it prove insufficient to pay both losses and i
expenses the money to meet the losses, (should i
any occur) is borrowed agreeably to the act of in
corporation, and paid. An assessment is then
made to repay such loan upon the premium notes,
in proportion to their respective amounts, and in no
case to be made but once a year, notwithstanding!
several losses may happen.
At tne expiration of five years the note, if anv
assessments have been made and paid, is ffiven
up, and the insured may renew his application.
Policies may at any time be assiffned or sur
rendered and cancelled, and the premium notes
given up, according to the by-laws of the Com
pany. No more than three fourths of the cash
value of any property will be insured, and all
great hazards: such as Cotton Factories, Powder
Mills, Distilleries, Machine Shops, Manufactories
for Printer's Ink, and all establishments of the
same class of hazards, are not insured upon any
conditions whatever, and that no one risk is taken
over $5000, it is considered much more safe and
ess expensive than in Stock companies, where
they insure large amounts and hazardous proper
ty. STOGDELL STOKES, Agent.
Stroudsburg, Monroe co., Dec. 15, 1841.
Wkofiesale and RetaI3
CABINET WARE,
AWI iOOKEG-GJiASS MANUFAC
TORY.
THE subscriber respectfully informs the citi
zens of Stroudsburg and the public gener
ally, that he has removed his Establishment to the
building on Elizabeth street, one door west of the
Strondsburg House where he intends carrying
on the Cabinet Making business in all its various
branches.
He shall keep constantly on hand or make to
order all kinds of furniture :
Sideboards, Bureaus, Sofas, Ceiairc
tables, Breakfast aiid2i2iiug Tables,
Wasli Stands, BeCSsleads, &c. &c.
together with every other article usually kept at
such establishments ; all of which he will sell at
the Easton prices.
As his materials will be of the best quality, and
all articles manufactured at his establishment will
be done by first rate workmen, he confidently as
sures the public that his endeavors to render gen
eral satisfaction will not be unrewarded.
He respectfully invites the public to call and
examine his stock before purchasing elsewhere.
Chairs, Settees, &c. will be kept -constantly oft
hand and for sale. C. CAREY
SCHOOL BOOKS.
American Constitutions,
Analytical Reader,
Porter's Rhetorical Reader,
English do.
Hale's History United States j
American Popular Lessons,
Parkers Help io Composition,
Comstoctis Natural Philosophy
Do Chemistry,
CoTburrts First Lessons,
Town's Analysis,
Do Little Thinker,
Andreiv's Latin Grammar;
Do do Readers,
Smifltis Arithmetic,
DabolVs do
Adams' do
Greenleaf's English Grammar K
S??iittis do do .
Brown's do do
Olney's Geography and Atlas.
Mitchell's do do
Mitchell's Primary Geography,
Village School do
Bottany for Beginners,
'Elementary Spelling Books, -Colb's
do do
Webster's Old do do
American do do
Table Book,
Bascom's Writing books,
Blank Books, Writing paper, Quills,
&c. for sale cheap, by
C: W. DeWITT & BROTHJSK.
Milford, February 2, 1842.
BAR IRON.
DOUBLE AND SINGLE REFINED,
Bar Iron, Car, Coaeh & Wagon Axles,
CROW BAR, SLEDGE AND PLOUGH MOULDS,
' Axle asad ufa. SBaa'a'cl Iron,
. And a general assortment of
constantly on hand and will be sold on the most
reasonable terms, by
EVANS, SCRANTON & Co.
Analonitnk Iron Works,
January 1, J 842.
BELVIDEBE FOUNDRY.
The subscriber would respectfully inform the
public that he is now prepared to execute all or
ders in his line of business in the best manner,
and with despatch. He will manufacture
for Flour and other Mills, together with Castings
of every description turned and fitted up in the
best possible manner. Possessing conveniences
for making
HEAVY CASTIUGS
with Lathes of different sizes, &c, he feels confi
dent in his ability to excute all orders with which
he mav be entrusted in a workmanlike manner.
ALSO :
Frails at Irora. Sasniat I?3ISS
surpassed by none in use. Reference
STOGDELL STOKES, Siroudsburg.
Particular care will be taken to employ none
but good workmen in the different departments of
the establishment, and no pains will be spared by
the proprietor to give general satisfaction to those
who may favor him with orders for work. He
has on hand a supply of
PATTERNS
embracing the leading variety of Mill Gearing,
such as Bevel, Spur and Mortice Wheels, &c.
He is also making daily additions to them, and is
at all times prepared to make such patterns as
may be required without (in rriost instances) any
additional charge ; in doing which great attention
will be paid to combine the latest improvements
with strength and lightness.
BRASS CASTINGS
of all kinds will be made to order. The highest
price will be paid for old Copper or Brass.
TSarasiafsag I?Iacl&ancs
and Horse Powers of the most approved construc
tion, ready made and for sale low.
Wroiigt Uroia ITim Work
will be done to order on the most reasonable terms.
DAVID P. KINYON
Belvidere, N. J. January 12, 1842.
DELAWARE ACADEMY.
The winter session commenced November
1st. The school is now in complete operation
under the direction of the Principal IRA B.
NEWMAN.
STUDIES.
Greek, Latin and French languages, Belles
Letters, Modern Sciences including Geogra
phy, Ancient and Modern; Natural, Mental and
Moral Philosophy, Chemistry, Astronomy, Lo
gic, Rhetoric, Mathematics including Algebra,
Geometry, Surveying, Navigation, &c.
Tuition for any of the above branches not .to
exceed (per quarter) $2 00
Music on Piano Forte, extra 5 00
Board for young Gentlemen with the
Principal, per week 1 50
Do. for young Ladies with the Teach
er of Music, per week 1 50
Not including incidental expfenses.
N. B. Board can be obtained for lads from
10 to 14 years, of age in families of the first
respectability near the Academy, from SI 00 to
SI 25 per week.
The Trustees feel that (hey need say noth
ing in commendation of this school. The
terms are easy, lower than any other Academy
in the State. The course of instruction thor
ough, and discipline strict; the Academy situa
ted in a part of the country proverbial for health,
is likewise removed from those inducements
which lead to a neglect of studies. With full
confidence they recommend it fo the patronage
of the public. By the Board.
DANIEL W. DINGMAN, Pres't.
John Westbrook, SecV.
Dingman's Ferry, Pike co., Pa
December 2, 1841.
C. W. DeWITT & BROTHER, have on
hand a large assortment of
which they will dispose of on reasonable terms.
All persons wishing to purchase will do well
to call and examine before purchasing else
where.
Milford, November 1 , 1 84 1 .
BLANK DEEDS
For sale at this office.
T2i Bankrupt .u.xv and tne State
Insolvent liaw.
"Taking the Benefit."
There is an important difference in the oper
ation of our State Insolvent Law, and that of
the National Bankrupt Law, which has just
gone into operation.
Those who avail themselves of the benefits
of the State Law, are free from arrest for the
debts they may be owing at the time they de
clare their insolvency; but their future earnings,
and the property they may thereafter accumulate,
will be held liable for their old debts. Of course
they are kept "under the harrow," till their old
debts are paid.
Those who avail themselves of the benefits
of the National Bankrupt Law, are not only
free from arrest, but they wash themselves clean
of every debt, new and old, under which they
may be labouring, and their earnings, after they
receive a discharge, cannot be touched by any
creditors for a debt existing at the lime of such
discharge. The reader will at once perceive
the difference between the operation of the two
laws.
We should not be surprised if thousands who
have taken the benefit of our State Insolvent
Law, within a few years, and are still oppressed
with old debts, should feel themselves called
upon, as a matter of justice to themselves and
their families, to take the benefit of the judi
cious and humane law, passed at the last ses
sion of Congress. Daily Chronicle.
The following paragraph is from the " Per
ry County Democrat," a paper of the same pol
itics with the members of whom it speaks so
freely.
Mow t get a Great Kanie.
Those members of the Legislature who for
the want of either talent or consistency to keep
their heads above water, or rather from entire
ly sinking into oblivion, have happily hit upon
a new plan to enrol their names upon the scroll
of fame, and appear to the world and posterity
tha they were great men. Indeed, it appears to
be the only idea that engrosses the attention of
some members, and it is not so bad, particular
ly for the Editor of the "Signal," at Harris-
burg. It is no Jess than this: The editor of
that print, or probably the members themselves
for aught we know, write puffs, something sim
ilar to the obituary notices of the good and pi
ous, which are published in that print the
members then purchase the papers, some 50,
some 100, and some 200 copies they are then
packed up and distributed not upon the four
winds of Heaven, for that wouldn't answer the
purpose but all over the Slate and that too at
the expense of the Commonwealth. This is
the "last effort" to ascend the pinacle of fame.
The old plan required too much labor to work
their way up.. The new plan is much easier.
The " Signal" can be had cheap and neither
labor nor talents are required. They are at
once pronounced great men, and are sent forth
to the world in print as Solon's.
Pretty well advanced for Matri
mony. A couple were recently married at Shetuck
et, L. I., of which the gentleman was 83 years
of age, and the lady 72. Worse than' all "this
strange, eventful history," the lady was on old
maid.
Blacksmiths seem determined to distinguish
themselvos honorably. While the learned
Blacksmith ia exciting wonder and admiration
by his indomitable spirit of . perseverance, his
fellow craftsman at Easteri, Pa., Win. Thatch
er, has imortalized himself by hammering out
two hundred horse shoes in nine hours and a
half. He had the assistance of a boy. Sat.
Courier.
Tiic Heading Encampment.
Ah encapment of volunteers will be formed
at Reading on the 18th of May next, at which
Gen. A. M. Prevost will command. On Sat
urday, the 2 1st of May, a target fi ring will be
held for three gold medals, and one awarded to
the Company, embracing th'e best shot in the
different divisions of force.
Am JBxpress.
A Wisconsin editor acknowledges the receipt
of Congressional documents "in advanco of the
mail" in consequence of a flock of wolves chas
ing the post-rider across the prairies.
Bloody Boublc BZuvdcr.
A fatal affray occurred a couple of weeks
since at Lewiaburg, Arkansas, between Dr.
Menifee ana a Mr. Phillips, in which both
were killed. Some difference arose about a
note in possession of one of (hum. They ac
cidentally met drew pistols and fired. Men
ifee was shot in the groin, and Phillips in the
shoulder. They then drew bowie knives and
closed on each other. At first cut Mcuifre
was nearly severed in two; and Phillips' shoul
der blade laid open. Both expired on the spot.
Some nine years since Prentrce of the Lou
isville Journal lost theuise of his right hand
by continual writing; he has since used his left,
but has now lost tiro use of that tiho
Petitions.
We go strongly for the right of petition, and
therefore intend to petition our next Congress:--
For the enlargement of the Pacific Ocean;
and a bridge across the Alaniic; also for the
filling up of Lake Superior to make a httle
more land as it is very scarce this year.
For the total annihilation of all mosquitoes
both in Florida and the United States.
To have the moon taken into the screw dock
and copper bottomed.
For the abolition of eating whenever flour is
eight dollars per barrel.
To fortify corn fields from the depredations
of "coons."
To remove Texas a lectlc further off if be
ing sum' at too handy; also for the removal of
the Alleghany mountains beyond the Mississip
pi they being at present a public nuisance.
If the above petitions should not be read id
Congress, and. laid under the table, why, then
Congress might as well burst upat once or
we'll burst it iip Sun. Mercury. -
A Datcn Story.
I and brother Honse and two other togs vas
out hunting next week, and we trbve nine wood
chuck into a stone heap, and kilt ten out of the
nine before tev col in.
Jugs. The jujj is the most singular utensil;
a pail, tumbler, or decamer may be raised and
you may satisfy yourself by optical proof, thai
the tiling is clean, but the jug has a little hole
in the top and the interior is all darknesd. No
eye penetrates it, no hand moves over the sur
face. You can clean it only by putting in wa
ter, shaking it up, and pouring it out. If the
water comes clean, you judge you have suc
ceeded in purifying the jug, and vice versa.
Hence the jug is like the human heart. No
mortal eye can look into its recesses, but ybt!
can judge of its purity, only by what comes out
of it.
Some women use paint as fiddlers do rosin :
to aid them in drawing a beau.
A Sensible Claoice.
"If you don't accept my challenge," said one j
gentleman of honor to another. "I will gazette
yuu so take your choice." "Go a-head,"
said the other, "1 had raiber fill six gazettes
than one coffin."
Selection of Plr. Bradford.
Letters receired last evening from Washing
ton, stale thai the riamination of Thomas Brad
ford, Esq., app.iiiiiiig h:m to the office of Judge
of ihe tniied States District Court for the
Eastern District of Pennsylvania, was rejectee!
in the Senate by a majority of five.
A Trophy.
An English paper says that the tail of a luck
less Chinese, killed in one of the late actions,
has been sent to England. It is above a yard
in length, and as black as ebony, having evi
dently belonged to a young man".
With reference to the recent clandestine mar
riage in Nevv York, the Commercial has the
following paragraph, from which it appears
that Capt. Schinley will he defeated in his
principal object:
"We are informed that for ten years to come
the present Mrs. Schinley can have no confrol
over the lar.e estates devised to her by hor
granfather, the late General O'Hara, ofPitls
burg, but is entitled by his will to an allowance;
of only one thousand dollars per annum; and
further, that the. consent of her father to her
marriage is necassary before the property vests
in the young lady at all. We shall be extreme
ly happy if other individuals implicated by ru
mor in this lamentable affair, clear themselves
from the charge of oonnivance or participation
in proceedings which have excited so general
a feeling of indignation in tnis community."
Interesting law C?ase
The Washing Correspondent of the" Bos
ton Atlas saya. ,hat an interesting case is ribw
on trial in. the Supreme Court, arising out of
the following facts: A gentleman residing in
Maryland had allowed an aged pair dfhis
slaves substantial though not legal freedom for
several years. While thus living, a daughter
was born to them, who grew up in the same
liberty, until she married a free negro and went
with him to reside in Pennsylvania. Theyfe
had several children, and lived unmolested un- "
til the original owner died, when his heir at
tempted to regain them ; hut the magistrate bo
foje whom they wore bronght, decided that he
had no jurisdiction m the case. The owner
seized the woman and ht-r children in the night
and carried them to Maryland, far which he
was indicted and demanded by the Governor of
Pennsylvania of tho Maryland Executive. A
correspondence ensued, which finally hi-mmt
the case into the S
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Mr. Clay's resignation as U. S. Sonator wac
transmitted to Kentucky, to take effect on the
31st day March next. On the 1st dav of Anril
tho Legislature of that State will elector annomt
Mr. ( 'nttonden to fill tho vacancy. iT. V TV;,
dir.
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