4T NOTICE To the heirs and legal representatives of Abraham Flyte, late of Ross to7v?iship, Monroe county, Pennsyl vania, deceased. Take Notice that an inquest will be held at the late dwelling-house of Abraham Flyie, in the township of Ross, in said County of Mon roe, on Thursday the twelfth day of September next, at 10 o'clock in the forenoon of that day for the purpose of making partition of the Real Estate of the said deceased to and among his children and representatives, if the same can be done without prejudice to or spoiling of the whole ; otherwise to ralue and appraise the same according to law, at which time ar I place you are required to attend if you j proper. PETER KEMMERER. Sheriff Sheriff's Office Stroudsburg, "August 8, 1850. J SHERIFFS SALE. "By virtue of a writ of venditioni exponas is sued out of the Court (Common Pleas of Mon roe county, Penn'a., and to me directed, I will expose to public "ale on Friday the 30th day of August, inst., at 1 o'clock P.M. at the public house of Joseph J. Postcns, in the Borough of Stroudsburg, the loiiowing aescrtnea piopertv, to wh: That certain large Frame Tavern House .and LOT of LAND situate on the corner of Walnut and Chesnut streets, in the Borough of Stroudsburg, in aid County, ad joining lands of Dr. William D. Walton, Mi chael Brown and said streets, containing about Three-quarters of an Acre. Theie is also on said premises a large new Frame Tavern Shed 40 by 75 feet; frame SADDLERS SHOP, one and a half stories high and an Ice House. Al so a good well of water near the door. This is one of the best Tavern stands in the Borough of Stroudsburg. Also, At the same time and place, a certain Farm or Tract of Land, situate in Smithiield town ship, in said County, adjoining lands of Charles Postens, John Brown and others, containing Ninety-Five Acres, more or less, ninety acres cleared and in a good state of cultivation ten acres of which is ex cellent meadow. The improvements are one good Frame House, one and a half stories high, and an excellent Spring of Water near the door; one BARN, part frame and part log; APPLE OR CHARD and other FRUIT TREES. rhe house is within half a mile of the main road leading from Stroudsburg to Mtlford. Also, At the same time and place, another tract of Land, situate in aid Smithfield township, ad joining land of William Cramer, William. Ar nold and other5, containing about 350 Acres, more or less, about 1 acre of which is cleared, the balance well timbered with Oak, Chesnut, Hickory, &c. Improvemement Frame House one and a half stories high. There is an excellent Spring of Wa'er near the door. Seized and taken in execution as the prop erty of Edward Potens, and to be sold by me. PETER KEMMERER, Sheriffs Office, Stroudsburg, Sheriff. August 1, 1850. S SHERIFF'S SALE. By virtue of a writ of venditioni exponas is sued out of the Court of Common Pleas of Mon roe county, Penn'a., to me directed, I will ex pose to public sale at the public house of Chas. D. Brodhead, in Chesnutbill township, on Friday the 23d day of August ', at 1 o'clock p.m., the following described prop erty, to wit: A certain messuage, tract, or piece of land situate in Polk Township, adjoining lands of Jacob Doner, Henry Doner and others containing 141 Acres of Iand, more or less, all WOOD-LAND. A small uream of water runs through this tract. Seized and taken in execution as the prop erty of Henrv Doner, and to be old by me. PETER KEMMERER, Sheriff's Office, Stroudsburg, ) Sheriff. August 1, 1850. I E STRAY .Came to the premises of the subscriber, in Hamilton township, on the 14tn rinst., a Red Steer, about two years old. I he owner or owners thereof, are hereby notified to come forward, prove property, pay charges and lake him away or he will be disposed of according to law. Jacob dennis. M Hamilton, July 25, 1,850. CAMP MEETING. By divine permission, a Camp Meeting will be held on the Island belonging to Franklin Starbird, Esq., about a quarter of a mile from Stroudsburg, commencing on Monday the 2d of September, and will close on Saturday ihe 7th. Ministers and members of adjoining Cir cuits and Stations are cordially invited to at tend. This is the most beautiful grove ever selec ted in this section of country for a Camp Meet ing, and there is an abundance of pure cold spring water. No traffic of any kind will be allowed with in the limits prescribed by the law. July 18, 1850. M. H. SISTY. ' A. K. JACKSON, Iff. . Has permanently located himself in the bor ough of Stroudsburg, and respectfully tenders his professional services to -the inhabitants of the borough and surrounding country. Office at S J. Hollinsbead'a hotel. Stroudcburg, March 2-8, 1850. !!!! iin L'ff&t ljfg mm Relative to an Amendment of the CONSTITUTION. Resolved by the Senate and House of Repre' scntatives 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 the Commonwealth at large ; the President Judges of the several Courts of Common Pleas, and of such other Courts of Record a are or shall be established by law, and all dher Judges rrouired to be learned in the law, bv 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 counties respectively. The Judges of the Supreme Court shall hold their offices for the term of fifteen years, if they shall so long behave 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 bo estabiised by law, and all other Judges required to be learned in the law, shall hold their offices for the 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 impe'achment, 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 thin 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 w ho 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 for twelve years, and one for fifteen years, the term of each to be decided by lot by the said Judges, as soon aftor the elec tion as convenient, and the result certified by them to the Governor, that the commissons may be issued in accordance thereto. The Judge whoso 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 lot 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 Mnndav of December succeeding the next general election. The Judges of the Supreme Court and the Presi dents of the several Courts of Common Pleas shall, at slated 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 perquisites of office, nor hold any other office of profit under this Commonwealth, or under the government of the United States, or any other State or this Union. The Judges of of the Supreme Court, during their continuance in office, 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 aji 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 dajr agreed to by a majority of the members elected to and serving in the Senate of Pennsylvania, at its present sessiontas 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 Brawley, William A. Crabb, Jonathan J. Cun ningham, Thomas S Fernon, Thomas H. Forsyth, Charles Frailey, Robert M. Frick, Henry Fulton, John W. Guernsey, William Haslelt, Isaac Hngus, Timothy Ives, Joshua Y. Jones, Joseph Konigtnacher, George V. Lawrence, Maxwell M'Ca&lin, Benjamin Ma lone, Benjamin Matthias, Henry A. Muhlen berg, William F. Packer, William R. Sadler, David Sankey, Peleg B. Savery, Conrad Shi mer, Robert C. Sterrett, Daniel Stine, Farris B. Streeter, John H. alker and Valentine Best, Speaker Yeas 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 ! 4, 1 850. ) 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-j greed to by a majority of the members elected to each House of the last Legislature afier having been duly considered and discussed, was 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, their votes, given on Ihe final passage of the resolution, as follows, viz: Those voting in favor of the passage of the resolution were, John Acker, John Allison, William Baker, Robert Baldwin, David J. Bent Craig Biddle, Jeremiah Black, John S. Bowen, William Brindle, Daniel H. B. Brower, Jesse R. Burden, John Cessna, Henry Church, John N. Conytigham, Sylvester Cridland, Benjamin G. David, William J. Dobbins, James P. Dow ner, Thoma9 Duncan, William Dunn, William Espy, John C.Evans, William Eavns, A. Scott Ewing, Alexander S. Feather, Tames Flowers, Benjamin P. Fortner, Alexander Gibboney, Thomas E. Grier, Joseph E. Griffin, Joseph Guffey, Jacob S. Haldeman, George H. Hart, Leffert Hart, John Hastings, William J. Hemp hill, John Hoge, Henry Huplet, Lewis Herford, Washington J. Jackson, Nicholas Jones, John W. Killinger, Charles E. Kinkead, Robert Klotz, Harrison P. Laird. Morria Leech, Jon athan D. Leet, Anson Leonard, James J. Lew is, Henry Little, Jonas R. M'Chniock, John F. M'Culloch, 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, Wtllairn 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 Shaffner, Richard Simpson, Eli Slifer, William Smith, William A. Smith, Daniel M. Smyser, Willaim H. Souder, Thomas C. Steel, David Steward, Charles Stockwell, Edwin C. Trone, Andrew Wade, Robert C. Walker, Thomas 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. Comyn, David Evans and James M. Porter Nays 3. Extruct from the Journal. WILLIAM JACK, Clerk.- Secretary's Office. Filed March 15, 1850. A. W. BENEDICT, -Dep. Scc'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. unto set my hand, and caused to be C affixed the seal of the Secretary's Of- nee, narrisourg, tnis nueenin uay oi 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 PROPORTION ABLY jv. mm&&& rn.iimw.in As will be seen by the subjoined Schemp, the subscriber in Class E, may FOR ONE DOIiL.AH, gain 85,000! 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. o in O m 11 w bo's c2 o - EB V3 n c J cc Subs 1 1 I 3 I T3 CI 2,000 2,000 5,000 5,000 10,000 $50 50,000 $25,000 10,000 $10,000 ' $5,000 25 25,000 25,000 12'500 5,000 12.500 5,000 5,000 5,000 2,500 10 5 1 12,500 6,250 2,500 5,000 2,500 1,000 2,500 1,250 500 2,500 1,000 THE DRAWING of this Sweepstake will take 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 ccni, to cover ex penses will be deducted oh payment of all pri zes. Any further information required, will be af forded by the Secretary, Mr. William Barroll, at the offices as above lo whom all applica tions for Agencies and other communications are to be addressed post paid, and all remit tances, either by Bill or Note lo be made, in return Tor which, numbeied 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. June 30, 1850, taug!5 JUVENILE SINGING CLASS. At the request of several citizens of Strouds burg and vicinity, the subscriber will teach mu sic to children from the age of-7 to 15 years old, in the different school houses in the vicin ity 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 Stroundsburg next Monday evening, at 5 o'clock in the Court House, to which all are invited to attsnd. JOHN S. P. FOUST. June 20, 1850 -it mm SO JUST RECEIVED, 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 the lowest prices. JOHN N. STOKES. Strondsburg, May 16, 1850. A Fine selected stock of silksibareges, 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 16, 3 850. ICKLED PORK & MACKEREL, a large quantity on hand and for sale cheap ty . JOHN N. STOKES. Stroudsburg, May 16, 1850. AMS & SHOULDERS, of good quality, constantly on hand and for sale low by JOHN N. STOKES Stroudsburg, 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, consisting of cloths, cassimeres, cashmerettes, tweeds, and linens, &c, just re ceived and for sale low by v 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 slock thus produced, and with a view to neatness, ele gance and utility, and amounting to nearly 100,dOO ia Valnc, comprises an assortment now tfhequalled, 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 most 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 ail 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 stvles 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 Stales. J. C. BOOTH, H. L FOSTER. N. B. Open from 6 o'clock a. m. to 10 p. m April 25, 1850.--6ni. Fncouragre Home Manufacture ! CABINET-WARE OI every Variety and Style at jE ASTON PRICES! W. W. COOLBAUGH respectfully invites the attention of the citizens of Monroe county to his large and finished stock of Cabinet ware at his wareroom in the main street, a short dis ance below Posten's hotel, in Stroudsburg, comprising every kind and quality of furniture. He 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 embraces 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, caue seats, splint seats, cottage chairs, and so fa chairs. Also, sofas and settees got up in the most beutiful style. IQ3 All kind of work made to order at the shortest notice. 03" 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 COUNTY, VA. Office on Elizabeth street, formerly occupied by William Davis, Eq April 18 1850, Estate of Silas Flower, Late of Stroud township, Monroe county, dee'd. Notice is hereby given, that letters of Admin istration upon said estste, have been granted to the undersigned. All persons indebted to said estate are requested lo make immediate pay ment, and all those having claims or demands against said estate are requested to make known ihe same without delay, to JOHN L. CAFFREY, Administrator. Stroud township, May 16, 1850. GEO. J. ROBAKER, FASHIONABLE TAIL.OK, Takes this method of informing the citizens of Stroudsburg and surrounding country, that he has commenced the Tailoring Business in all its various branches, in the Borough of Stroudsburg, on Elizabeth Street, 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 guarrantees that all work enstrticted to him will be done in a satisfactory manner. He hopes by strict attention to business and a determination to please, to merit a share of public patronage. N. B. Cuting done at the 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 Mixsell's store in Hamilton St. where he will continue to manufacture to order every description of Boots and SIiocs 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 (he 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 style, 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 IfliUnal Fire Insurance Company. The rate oflnsnrance 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 test 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. MANAGERS. Jacob Goetz John Edinger James H. Walton Edward Posten Robert Boys Michael H Dreher Jacob Frederick. George B.Keller Peter Shaw John Miller Richard S. Staples Jacob Shoemaker Balsar Fetherman. JACOB GOETZ, President. JAMES H. Walton, Treasurer. Stroudsburg, January 31, 1850. s ftCMEDYfO0" The testimony in its favor is overwhelming. The proprietors are daily in receipt of letters and certificates, going to prove its remarkable efficiency lo 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 recommend and 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 1 gave one bottle of B. A. Fahnestocks Vermifuge to my child, and in seven hours it passed 23 large worms. Any person doubling this may apply for furthet in formation at my residence corner of York and Jackson streets. JAMES McCAFFREY. Poughkeepsie, N. Y. March 2, 1844. I certify, thai 1 took two vials of B. A. Fahn- estock's Vermifuge, which I found to be the greatest cure for worms I have ever used. I have been troubled with tape worms for a num ber of years, and I have never found so good a medicine as B. A. Fahnestock's Vermifuge. I therefore recommend it. MARTHA CLIFT. The public is cautioned against counterfeits arid spurious articles, and to put no confidence in statements that "KolmstockV and US. Fahn--estockV' Vermifuge are the same or as good as the only genuine article, which is B. A. Fahnestock's Vermifuge. For sale in Stroudsburg, by T. SGHOCH, Agent. March 15. 1849. eowjy. BLANK MORTGAGES For sale at this Office.
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