:KeIativo to an Amendment of the CONSTITUTION. Resolved by the Senate and House of Repre sentatives of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in General Assembly met, That the Constitution of this Commonwealth be amended in the sec ond section of the fifth article, so that it shall read as follows : The Judges of the Supreme Court, of the several Courts of Common Pleas, and of such other. Courts of Record as are or shall be established by law, shall be elected by the qualified electors of theT Commonwealth at "large ; the President Judges of the several Courts of Common Pleas, and of such other Courts of Record as are orfchall be established by law, and all other Judges required to be learned in the law, by the qualified electors of the respective districts over which they are to preside or act as Judges ; and the Associate Judges of the Cour's of Common pleas by the qualified electors of the countie respectively. The Judges of the Supreme 3ourt shall hold thsir offices for the term of fifteen years, if they shall so long bohave themselves well, (subject to the allotment herein after provided for, sub sequent to the first election ;) the President Judges of the several Courts of Common Pleas, and of such other Courts of Record as are or shall be establised by law, and all other Judges required to be learned in the law, shall hold their offices for ihe'term of ten years, if they shall so long behave themselves well ; the Associate Judges of the Courts of Common Pleas shall hold their offices for the term of five, years, if they shall so long behave themselves well; all of whom shall be commissioned by the Governor, but for any reasonable cause, which shall not be sufficient grounds of impeachment, the Govenor shall remove any of them on the address of two-thirds of each branch of the Le gislature. The first election shall take place at the general election of this Commonwealth next after the adoption of this amendment, and the commissions of all the Judges who may be then in office shall expire on the first Monday of December following, when the terms of the new Judges shall commence. The persons who shall then be elected Judges of the Supreme Court shall hold their offices as follows : One of them for three years, one for six years, one for nine years, one (or twelve years, and one for fifteen years, the term of each to bo decided by lot by the said Judges, as soon after the elec tion as convenient, and the result certified by them to the Governor, hat the commissons may be issued in accordance thereto. The Judge whose commission will first expire shall be Chief Justice during his term, and thereafter each Judge whose commission shall first expire shall be Chief Justice during his term, and thereafter each Judge whose commission shall first expire shall in turn be the Chief Justice, and if two or more commissions shall expire on the same day, the Judges holding them shall decide by loi which shall be the Chief Justice. Any vacancies, happening by death, resigna tion or otherwise, in any of the said courts, shall be filled by appointment by the Governor, to continue till the first Monday of December succeeding the next general election. The Judges of the Supreme Court and the Presi- dents of the se'eral Courts of Common Pleas ehall, at stated times, receive for their services an adequate compensation, to be fixed by law, which shall not be diminished during their con tinuance in office; but they shall receive no fees or peiquisiies of office, Dor hold any other office of profit under this Commonwealth, or under the government of the United States, or any other State of this Union. The Judges of of the Supreme Court, during their continuance in offce, shall reside within this Common wealth; and the other Judges, during their con tinuance in office, shall reside within the dis trict or county for which they were respective ly elected. J. S. M'CALMONT, Speaker of the House of Representatives. V. BEST, Speaker of the Senate. Senate Chamber, ) Harrisburg, January 28, 1850. I, Samuel W. Pearson, Chief Clerk of the Senate of Pennsylvania, do hereby certify that the foregoing 'resolution, (No. 10 on the Sen ate file of the present session.) entitled ''Res olution relative to an amendment of the Consti tution," it being the same resolution which was agreed to by a majority of the members e lected to each House of the last Legislature after having been duly considered and discus sed, was this day agreed to by a majority of the members elected to and serving in the Senate of Pennsylvania, at its present session, as will appear by their votes given on the final pas sage of the resolution, as follows, viz: Those voting in favor of the passage of the resolution were, H. Jones Brooke, J. Porter Brawle, William A. Crabb, Jonathan J. Cun ningham, Thomas S Fernon, Thomas H. Forsyth, Charles Frailey, Robert M. Frick, Henry Fulton, John W. Guernsey, William fiaslett, Isaac Hugus, Timothy Ives, Joshua Y. Jones, Joseph Konigmacher, George V. Lawrence, Maxwell M'Caslin, Benjamin Ma lone, Benjamin Matthias, Henry A. Muhlen berg, William F. Packer, William R. Sadler, David Sankey, releg B. Savery, Conrad Shi- ( mer, Kobert u. aterreti, uantei stme, Jt arris B. Streeter, John H. Walker and Valentine Best, Speaker Teas 29. Those voting against the passage of the res olution were, George Darsie, Augustus Drum and Alexander King Nays 3. Extract from the Journal. SAML. W. PEARSON, Clerk. In the House of Representatives, Harrisburg, March 14, 1850. I, William Jack, Chief Clerk of the House of Representatives of Pennsylvania, do hereby certify that the foregoing resolution, (No. 10 on the Senate file, and No. 211 on the House Jour nal of the present session,) entitled "Resolution relative to the amendment of the Constitution," it being the same resolution which was a greed to by a majority of the members elected to each House of the last Legislature after having been duly considered and discussed,waa this day agreed to by a majority of the mem bers elected to and serving in the House of Rep resentatives of Pennsylvania, at its present .ses sion, as will appear by ibeir votes, given on the final passage of ihe resolution, as follows, iz: Those votinf in favor of ike pas-sage the resolution were, Jthn Acker, John Allison, steal William Baker, Robert Baldwin, David J. Bent, Craig Biddle, Jeremiah BlackjvJohn S. Bowen, William Brindle, Daniel H. B. Brower, Jesse R. Burden, John Cessha, Henry Church, John N. Conyngham, Sylvester Cridland, Benjamin G. David, William J. Dobbins, James P. Dow ner, Thomas Duncan, William Dunn, William Espy, John C.Evans, William Eavns, A. Scott Ewing, Alexander S. Feather, James Flowers, Benjamin P. Former, Alexander Gibboney, Thomas E. Grier, Joseph E. Griffin, Joseph Guffey, Jacob S. Haldeman, George H. Hart, Lefiert Har John Hastings, William J. Hemp billJhn Hoge, Henry Huplet, Lewis Herford, Washington J, Jackson, Nicholas Jones, John W. Killinger, Charles E. Kinkead, Robert iuotz, Harrison P, Laird, Morris Leech, Jon athan D. Leet, Anson Leonard, James J. Lew is, Henry Little, Jonas R. M'Clintock, John F. M'CulIoch, Alexander C. M'Curdy, John M' Laughlin, John M'Lean, Samuel Marx, John B. Meek, Michael Meyers, John Miller, Joseph C. Molloy, John D. Morris, Willaim T. Morison, Ezekiel Mowry, Edward Nickleson, Jacob Nis sly, Charles O'Neill, John B. Packer, Joseph C. Powel, James C. Reid, John S. Rhey, Lew is Roberts, Samuel Robison, John B. Ruther ford, Glenni W. ScOfield, Thomas C. Scouller, William Shaffher, Richard Simpson, Eli Slifer, William Smith, William A. Smith, Daniel M. Smyser, Willaim H. Souder, Thomas C. Steel, David Steward, Charles Stocjiwell, Edwin C. Trone, Andrew Wade, Robert' C. Walker, Thbmas Watson, Sidney B. Wells, Hiram A. Williams, Daniel Zerby and John S. M'Cal mont, Speaker Yeas 87. Those voting against the passage of the reso lution were, Augustus K. Cornyn, David Evans and James M. Porter Nays 3. Extract from the Journal. WILLIAM JACK, Clerk. Secretary's Office. File'dJtfarch 15, 1850. A. W. BENEDICT, Dep. Sec'y of Commonwealth. Secretary's Office. PENNSYLVANIA, ss. I do certify that the above and foregoing is a true and correct copy of the original resolution of the General Assembly, entitled "Resolution relative to an amendment of the Constitution," as the same remains on file in this office. In testimony whereof 1 have here unto set my hand, and caused to be affixed the seal of the Secretary's Of fice,. Harrisburg, this fifteenth day of June, Anno Domini one thousand eight hun dred and fiifty. A. L. RUSSELL. Secretary oj the Commonwealth. June 30, 1850 Racing' Subscription Office, 19 PARK PLACE, New-York. The proprietors beg to announce that they have opened Classes for Sweepstakes, upon the system which has obtained a large share of the public support in England and elsewhere, by extending as it does to the public at large, the interest otherwise felt by few only in RACING EVEETS, AND enabling all Whether conversant with Sporting matters or not, to participate in the chance. of" GAINING A LARGE SUM, BY THE RESULT, AT PROPORTIONABLY As will be seen by the subjoined Scheme, the subscriber in Class E, may FOR ONE DOLLAR, gain $5,000 ! THE SWEEPSTAKES NOW OPEN con sist of Five Classes for the . Great Yorkshire Stakes, To be run at York, (England) 23d August, 1850 164 Horses entered. First Horse, $50,000. f I a I uj I CO O J O to o ! Subs bo 5- S3 to . i: O EES " PS 2,000 2,000 5,000 5,000 10,000 $50 25 10 5 1 850,000 1 825,000 25,000 1 12.500 25,000 I 12,500 12'500 0,250 5,000 1 2,500 10,000 10,000 5,000 5,000 2,500 1,000 85,000 2,500 2,500 1,250 500 5,000 5,000 2,500 1,000 THE DRAWING of this Sweepstake will lake place publicly on the 23d day of August, 1850, the day on which the race will be run the place and hour being first duly announced -by advertisement; when the names of all the horses entered, will be al lotted amongst the subscribers in each class, and on the 20th day of September next, by which time the result of the race will be known, the Prizes will be distributed ; the holder of the name of the winning horse in Class " A." receiving a Prize of FIFTY THOUSAND DOLLARS, that of the second, twenty-five thousand dollars, &c. &c, in accordance with the a bove Scheme. A commission of 10 per cent, to cover ex penses will be deducted on payment of all pri zes. Any further information required, will be af forded by the Secretary, Mr. William Barroll, at the offices as bove to whom all applica tions for Agencies and other communications are to be addressed post paid, and all remit tances, either by Bill or Note to be made, in return for which, numbered Certificates will be forwared as directed, Lists of Horses entered for the above, and all other Races of Importance may be seen, to gether with Schemes for Sweepstakes in the forthcoming St. Leger, &c. &c. &c. Jane 30, 1850, taug!5 JUVENILE SINGING CLASS. At the request of several citizens of Strouds burg and vicinity, the snbscriber will teach mu sic to children from the age of 7 to 15 years old, in the different school houses in the vicin iiy of Stroudsburg free of charge. Those districts convenient to the place wish ing to accept of the offer, will receive further information from the subscriber by calling on him at Stroudsburg, Monday afternoons. There will be several exhibitions during the term, at some central place, A class will be commenced at Stroundaburg sext Moaday evening, at 5 o'clock in the Court House, to which all are Invited to attend. JOHN S. P.- FOUT, June 20, 1850-4 ! THE ftSSATVT TEA COMPANY, 136 Greenwich Street, New-York. The proprietors beg to call the at tention of connoisseurs in Tea, and the heads of families to the choice and rare selection, of Teas imported by them, and hitherto unknown in this couniry, which, by their fragrance and delicacy, cOra bined with virgin purity and strength, produce an infusion of surpassing richness and flavor. THE TEAS OFFERED, ARE THE EOLLOWINO: The Jeddo Bloom, a Black Tea, at 81 00 per lb " Niphon, do 0 75 IC Diari, do Osacca, a Green Tea, Too-tsiaa, , do 0 50 1 00 0 75 0 50 II " Ticki-tsiaa, do " Ud-fi Mixture, a compound of the most rare & choice Teas grown on the fertile and ge nial soil of Assam, 1 00 With a view to encourage the introduction of these matchless Teas, it is the intention of the proprietors to distribute by lot, among the pur chasers, a quantity of Teas equal to The First Years' FroSits ON THE SALES EFFECTED. Each purchaser will receive enclosed in the package, a numbered qejtifiicate, entitling him to One Chance in the Distribution ! ! ! FOR EVERY FIFTY CENTS laid out, and on the receipts amonting to $ 20, 000, the undermentioned parcels of Tea, to the value of ten per cent, or TWO THOUSAND DOLLARS, Will be Given Away as Bonuses ! ! ! ACCORDING TO THE FOLLOWING SCALE : 5 Prizes of 50 lbs. of Tea each at $1 00 per lb. 2501bs or $250. 20 " 25 " 11 . 500 " 500 50 " 10 " " 500 " 500 100 " 5 " " 500 " 500 250 " 1 " " 250 " 250 425 Prizes in all. 2,000lbs $2,000 Those persons who prefer lower priced Teas, can receive their prizes in proportion, or they will be re-purchased for cash, at a reduction of 10 per cent. Country Agents required. Applications to be addressed (post paid,) to the Company's De pot, as above. New York, June 6, 1850. Mercantile Appraisement. The following is a list of.the venders of Mer chandize, Restaurants, &c. in the County of Monroe, classed in accordance wilh.the sever al Acts of Assembly relating to the iame. Borough of Stroudsburg. Class. R. Boys, 14 Bush & Staples , . 14 R. Huston 14 Starbird & Wallace 14 John N. Stokes . 14 George H. Miller 14 George Malvin 14 Charles Boys 1.4- SamuelStokes & Co. . 14. John H. Melick 14 Jacob Goetz (Restaurant) - 8 Joseph L. Keller do '8 Samuel S. Abel do 8 Henry D. Bush do 8 Lewis Vanderbeck do 8 Stroud Township White & Brakeley . 14 Smiihfield Amount. $7 00 7 00 10 50 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 5 5 5 5 5 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 7 00 John Lander Henry Peters jr. & Co J. V. & R. D. Wilson Joseph Zimmerman Daniel Zimmerman Bell & Brother Brodhead & Brothers 14 T4 14 14 14 14 14 7 00 10 50 7 00 10 50 10 50 7 7 00 00 Middle Smitfiield. Brown & Schoonover 14 Miller & Mackey 14 Paradise. Brown & Morgan 14 H. & J. Kiniz 14 Hamilton. . J. H. Featherman B 14 George B. Keller1 14 do do 14 Williams & Marsh 14 Bosard & "Co. 14 Featherman & Busard 14 Ross. 7 00 7 00 7 00 ,7 00 7 00 10 50 10 50 7 00 7 00 10 50 10 50 10 50 10 50 10 50 10 50 10 50 10 50 10 50 10 50 Joseph Hawk ' John Harter f!4 :, 14 14 14 " Polk John Merwine Kunkel & Davis - Chesnuthill. Lewis Sox C. D. Broadhead H. D. & J. R. Shafer R Daily & Co.. John Merwine 14 14 14 14 14 Pocbno: Charles Boys - 14, ' 7 00 Jacob Stouffer 14 10 50 Henry Kintz . 14 10 50 Jackson John Ousterhoudt 14 7 00 Tobyhanna. Samuel Kohn 14 10 50 Those marked thus sell liquor. Tho undersigned, hereby certifies that the above is acorrect list of the Venders of Mer chandize, Restaurants, &c, in the County of Monroe, so far as they have come to his knowl edge. An appeal will be hold on Saturday the 29ih June next, at the Comniissioners office, at Stroudsburg where those not properly assess ed can attend. P.J3AILY. Mercantile Appraiser. May 23,1850. ' , .BLANK DEEDS For sale at this Office, JUST RECELVED, a general assortment of of Dry GOODS, Groceries, Hardware, Queenware, &c, &c, at the store of the sub scriber, which he offers for sale at ihe lowest prices. JOHN N. STOKES. Strondsburg, May 16, 1850. A Fine selected stock of silks, bareges, lawns, ginghams, and prints, to which the inspec tion of the ladies of Stroudsburg and surronding country is respectfully invited, has been re ceived and is for sale by JOHN N. STOKES. Stroudsburg, May 16tAJ850. ICKLED PORK & MACKEREL,-ra large quantity on hand and for sale cheap by JOHN N. STOKES. Stroudsburg, May 16, 1850. AMS & SHOULDERS, of good quality, constantly on hand and for sale low by JOHN N. STOKES Stroadaburg, May 16, 1850. MOLASSES, SUGAR, "and COFFEE, a large and well-selected assortment for sale cheap by JOHN N- STOKES. Stroudsburg May 16, 1850. SUMMER STUFFS of all kinds, for gentle men's wear, consisiincr nf r.lmha fnoimprp F O wj wuuui a w j ca8hmereues, tweeds, and linens, &c, just re- ceived and lor sale low by JOHN N. STOKES. Stroudsburg, May 16, 1850. BOOTH & FOSTER LATE J. . BOOTH & Co., FASHIONABLE CLOTHING EMPORIUM, Wholesale and Retail, 27 Courtlandt Street, New-York. (a few doors below the western hotel.) THIS HOUSE, by reason of its Great Pop ularity and Extensive Reputation, both for the Superior Qualities and Cheapness of its Goods, has recently been extending its business, until it now presents an assortment at once unrival led by any in the city. One of the Firm, being one of the Pioneers in the Clothing busi ness, devotes all his time to purchasing goods for the establishment, which, his long experi ence, acknowledged skill, and with the aid of abundant capital, he is enabled to do with the most predominent success. Another of the firm superintends, in person, their extensive manu facturing department ; and the stock thus produced, and with a view to neatness, ele gance and utility, and amounting to nearly $100,000 in Talne, comprises an assortment now unequalled, and they defy all competition. They desire partic ularly to call the attention of Country Merchants to their stock, whom, by their extensive arrange ments, they are enabled to supply with an as sortment at once the best, the mo6t varied, and the cheapest of any other on this Continent. Nor does the extent of their business prevent them from supplying the individual wants. Gentlemen visiting this city will at all times find them in readiness to furnish from the Smallest Article to the Complete Outfit, of such as cannot fail to suit the most refined tase, or meet the approbation of the most fas tidious. Their Manufactured Department Is replete with every description of DRESS and frock, business and travelling, sack and albert coats. All the styles of Drap De Ete, Alpaca and Bro. Linen COATS. PANTALOONS of all the various styles and qualities. VESTS of the latest and richest pattern. DRESSING GOWNS, &c. " The Fancy Department embraces every thing new and desirable in the line of SHIRTS, DRAWERS, BOSOMS, COLLARS, CRAVATS, STOCKS, Scarfs, GLOVES, HANDKERCHIEFS. HOSIE RY, SUSPENDERS, SHOULDER BRA CES, MONEY BELTS, &c. To verify the above statements, they ask gen tlemen, when visiting the city, to call and ex amine for themselves, where they will receive the most polite attention, the proprietors rely ing on the excessive cheapness which their un rivalled facilities enable them to afford their Goods, to ensure a sale. Full suits furnished to order at the shortest notice, and sent to any part of the United States. J. C. BOOTH, H. L. FOSTER. N. B. Open from 6 o'clock a. m. to 10 p. m April 25, 1850.--6m. JEncourage Home Manufacture! CABINET-WARE Of every Variety and Style at EASTON PRICES! W. W. COOLBAUGH respectfully invites the attention of the citizens of Monroe county to his large and finished stock ol Cabinet ware at his wareroom tn the main street, a short dis ance below Post en's hotel, in Stroudsburg, comprising every kind and quality of furniture, e is determined to be undersold by no one, and the young andold housekeepers of the coun ty, in want of furnitue, will save time and mon ey by giving him a call. His stock embjaees secretaries, desks, sideboards, wardrobes, bu reaus, sofas, centre tables, card tables, break fast tables, side tables, dinner tables, hat stands, wash stands, beadsteads, chests, corner and kitchen cupboards, cradles, beautiful mahogany workstands, dressing bureaus, towel racks, &c. CHAIRS of all varieties, rush-bottomed, cane seals, splint seats, cottage chair's, and so fa chairs. Also, sofas and settees gut up in the most beuttfui style. Jj3All kind of work made to order at the shortest notice. OT He has also on hand a well-finished hearse and is prepared to manufacture coffins and attend funerals at short notice. May 23, 1850. . Attorney at Law, STROUDSBURG, MONROE COUNTYrPA. Office on Elizabeth street, formerly occupied by William Davis, Esq. April 19 1850, Cstatc of Silas Flower, Late of Stroud township, Monroe county, efce'tf. Notice is hereby given, that letters of Admin istration upon said estate, have been granted to the undersigned. All persons indebted to said estate are requested to make immediate pay ment, and all those having claims or demands against said estate are requested to maker known the same without delay, 10 JOHN L. CAFFREY, Administrator. Stroud township, May 16, 1850. GEO'. J. ROBAKER, FASHI03SAJBI,E TAILOR, Takes this method of informing the citizens of Stroudsburg and surrounding country, that he has commonced the Tailoring Business in all its various branches, in the Borough of Stroudsburg, on Elizabeth Streat, nearly op posite the Store of John N. Stokes, and res pectfully solicits all who have work to do in his line to give him a call. The latest Reports of Fashions will be regularly received, and he guarantees that all work enstructed to him will be done in a satisfactory manner. lie hopes by strict attention to business snd a determination to please, to merit a share of public patronage. IN. b. Cuting done at ihe shortest notice. Stroudsburg, May 2d, 1850. THADDEUS SCHOCH, Has removed his wholesale and retail Boot and Shoe Store to a large and convenient room, which he has fitted up in the best style, a few doors above his old stand, opposite Messrs. Edinger & Miller's Store, and nearly opposite T. & P MixselPs store in Hamilton St. where he will continue to manufacture to order every description of Boots and Shoes for men and boys : also the most fashionable Gaiters, Buskins, Half Gaiters, Slippers &c, for Ladies and Misses which will be warrant ed to fit, be made of the best ma terials, and sold at small profits for cash. Also on hand a large assort sortment of Boots and Shoes, which will be sold cheap, and can be recommen ded. The public are respectfully invited to call, leave their measures, or examine his ready made stock, before purchasing elsewhere, as he is confident they will be suited with the stylo, quality and price of his article. Call and try them. Also American and French Calf Skin Boots manufactured to order. Easton, April 18, 1850. MONROE COUNTY ITIutnal Fire Insurance Company. The rate of Insnrance is one dollar on the thousand dollars insured, after which payment no subsequent tax will be levied, except to cov er actual loss or damage by fire, that may fall upon members of the company. The nett profits arising from interest or oth erwise, will be ascertained yearly, for which each member in proportion to his, her, or their deposite, will have a credit in the company. Each insurer in or with the said company will be a member thereof during the term of his or her policy. The principle of Mutual Insurance has been thoroughly tested has been tried by the unerring lest of experience, and has proved successful and become very popular. It af fords the greatest security against loss or dam age by fire, on the most advantageous and' reasonable terms. Applications for Insurance to be made in person, or by letters addressed to JAMES H. WALTON, Sec'y. 3IANAGERS. Jacob Goetz Michael H Dreher John Edinger Jacob Frederick James H. Walton George B.Keller Edward Posten Peter Shaw "Robert Boys John Miller Richard S. Staples Jacob Shoemaker Balsar Fetherman JACOB GOETZ, President. JAMES H. Walton, Treasurer. Stroudsburg, January 31, 1850. The lestrmony in its favor is overwhelming. The proprietors are daily in receipt of letters and certificates, going to prove its remarkable efficiency to all cases of worms, both in chil dren and adults. The relief given, and the immediate improvement of health which follows its use, has called the attention of physicians to this article, and they freely rcco'mmend snd prescribe it in their practice. The retail price is 25 cents per vial, which brings it within the means of all' Brooklyn, L. I. January 16, 1847. I do certify that I gave one bottle of B. A. Fahnestock's Vermifuge to my child, and in seven hours it passed 23 large worms. Any person doubling this may apply for funhei in formation at my residence corner of York and Jackson streets. JAMES McCAFFREY. Poughkeepsie, N. Y. March 2, 1844. I certify, that 1 took two vials of B. A. Fahn estock's Vermifuge, which I found to he the greatest cure for worms ihave ever used. I have been troubled with tape worms for & num ber of years, and I have never found so good a medicine as B. A. Fahnstock s vermifuge, I therefore recommend it. MARTHA CLIFT. The public is cautioned against counterfeits and spurious articles, and to put no confidence in statements that "KolmstockV and "S. Fahn e8tockV Vermifuge are the- same or as good as the only genuine article which is,J3r A. Fahnestock's Vermifuqe. For sale in Stroudsburg, by T. SCHQCH, Affent. March 15. 1849,-.eowlv. BLANK MOllTGAGES For sale at this Office
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