davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1862-03-21

Az IScIDgSr.--When the United States vesse's
were on their way to attack Fernandina. they
picked up con.Iabsnd who had ventsred 10 sea in
small boat 10 notify them that the Rebels were de-
sersing the place. While questioning the black,
some OF the officers Of the Alaban remarked that
ne should have brought them newspaper 70 let
them know what wss going on. II thought Of
1N," replied the contrabsnd, "and fetched q
Charleston paper wild me-" With this be put his
Asnd in his bosom and brought forth a paper and,
va, Vim The air Of mao who was rendering 40 import
Iney gssped it eagerly, bat one glance induced
9enesi burst Of laughter to the profound astonish
nsnt Of poor Cuffes, who II seems could NOT resd
IN that one paper was 2: good as anOth
NJ. 10 ,.s Drought ono dated 1872 This South Caro-
80, o. this city, 81 one Of the euriosities Of ,hs
SG II y httle odd that this paper, which has
ssed 20 long down the streAm Of time, contains an
s'"e< ." tss"- ~ .sgr0 smaneips;.en.
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1862-10-29
farmGr's ca | II 1T II,
HUsKING INDIAN CORN BY HAND.


Why will one man husk twice as much
corn in q day al another2 And why will
many boys husk much faster than some men?
Because, in one case, there is the exc rclse OF
much skill, while in the other thera is no
tact or skill manifested.
There is opp 'rtuniFy to exercise great
deal of skill in huskiug corn, and | propose
to show that the exercise of skill is highly
important, in order to be good and rapid
huskvr.
In the first place, / will point out some Of
the err,is iii husking Indian corn, which
characterize poor husker; and then we will
attend to some f the nanipulatons Of good
and skHltm nusker.
A poor huoker spends much time in reach
ing after the ears Of corn, and in laying the
husks and stalks aside Some huskers will
sit on a high seat or stand while husking,
which position requires them to reach too far,
and spend too much time in getting the corn
in hand ready to husk. While a man is
STOPPING down to pick up an ear, good husk
or will husk an ear. Picking up one stalk at
a time, and placing it at one side of the husk
er consumes much time that ought to be
spent in husking.
will now lay down few plain directions
to be practiced in order to husk corn fast,
and in farmer-ke manner
Alter the stalk has been pulled down,
= 81, L., L,,+, g. th,Ne etoll-
little inclined towards the husker Procure
little box for seat, about ten inches high.
fla husker is not disconnected by resting
on his knees, low SCAT may be dispensed
with. Let the husker place himself close to
the cJrn, so that it will not be necessary to
reach far for each stalk. Now take an ear
in the left hand, and with the husker or fid
on the right hand, pull down half the husks.
As the right hand goes down, let the left
hand rise to the tip Of the ear, and slip the
thumb of the left hand over the end Of the
ear, taking off clearly all the silk, and bring
it down with the other hall of the husks.-
Two quick motions of the hand will husk an
ear neatly. As the left hand grasps the
stem, preparatory to breaking off the ear, let
the husk, be retained IN the hand, so as to
protect it from becoming tender between the
thumb and the fore finger, where every ear
of corn strikes it, As 1t is separated from the
stem.
A quick moInn Is required in huskng
corn fast ana BY folloAmg THESE PLAIN dlrec-
tions, man may musk much faster than he
would when they are not observed. There
is more science IN being a skllIfuI husker
than there is in knowing how to shovel earth
with ease and skill
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1862-10-29
MANURE MEASURE.

This is generally estimated by the load,
which is just about as definite as the phrase,
s about as big as piece of chalk" 1t ought
to be measured by The cubic yard or cord. -
A cubic yard is p feet, each Of which con-
tam 1928 cubic inches. A cubic cord Is l28
cubic feet. As the most of farmers have an
idea III their minds o. the size of pile OF
wood containing a cord, they would readily
eoEpare that with the quantity of manure,
If stated in cords. Every cart or wagon box
before it leaves the makers shop, ought to
have the cubic feet aud inches it will contain,
indelibly marked upon it. This would ena-
BILE the owner 10 calculate the amount of his
load.
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1862-10-29

New EXEMPTs-Besides those who are ev-
empt from military duties under the laws of
the United States and State laws, the law of
Moses exempts another class. We find in
Deuteronomy, 24,h chapter, 5the verse, the
following statute
When man hath taken new wife. he
shall not 60 out to war. neither shall he be
charged with any business but he shall be
Tree at home one year. and shall cheer I'D his
wife which he has takcn.''
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1862-10-29
MAKING GAME OF CHICKENS.

1t is generally known that the flavor OF
meat depends largely upon The kind Of food
on which the animal was fed before being
killed. Fowls allowed to pick up tner living
from offai and iIh yield flesh greatly interi-
or to hat made t. IN clean giaru and other
wholesome TODD The spicy game flavor OF
patridges and other wild fowl Is due to the
aromatic na ule Of the berries and buds on
which they snb>lsE A. 1t Is easy to regu
late 'ne hood o. duu, dc fowls, Ii is worth
Experimenting upon whether any desired fla
vor can not be gwen 10 the meat. The
Scottish journal of Agriculture advances the
opinion that this is possible. The chickens
might not relish the food necessary to Impart
favor, but under the system oil artificial
edng common III Europe tins would be no
.indraEce H. France foW Is are fattered by
pouring IarE"acouus tod IN hound state
down Their throats through IA funnel made
for tie purpose, and 1t would be easy 10 i'm
prcgnatt x, ntXJure VITA any oil or essence
required. 1hls would be necessary to be
done for only a lew Gays at the close of the
faitenlng process, SO that the health of the
fowl need not be impaired.
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1862-10-29

A YANKEE PUMPKIN PIE.-It is sometimes
said that II takes Yankee to make a good
PampkIn Pic, and as find that they are so
differently made in these parts, | will tell
your lady readers how the Yankees do make
them:
Stew the pumpkins as long as possible, un
nj the juice is all dried up; strain through a
eoiunder, and add mix and cream to prop
er consistency sweeten with half sugar and
halt moasses add little ginger eggs are
useless Hour makes them pasty, and stran-
ing the juice off and Throwing 1t away, takes
OH all The sweetest part OF the pumpkin.
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1862-10-29

IL An Irishman catching thief's hand
IN his pocket at the Post Office, the other day
knocked the rascal down, and began to tram
pie on his carcass as if he were dancing a
landowners jig.
" WHAT'S that for 2" said bystander
"Och !" said Pat, it's small change the
fellow wanted, and faith Pm after giving him
few post office stamps 2"
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1862-10-29

10 CURE THE CKoUP-The following is
highly recommended Oy an exchange /" A
piece OF fresh lard, as large as a butterDut,
ruboed up with sugar, in tue same way tina t
butter and sugar are prepared tor the dress
ing OF puddlngs, divided into three parts, and
giving intervals OF twenty minutes, will re-
heve any case OF Group which is not already
allowed TO progress to the fatal point"
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1862-10-29

IL A poor fellow in Virginia, whose
wife lett his bed and board" advertised her,
but not in the usual way. His adveatise
ment ran thus; " Jane, Your absence will ruin
all Think OF your children, your hucband,
your parents. Return, all may be well. At
any rate, enclose the key of the cupboard
where the whiskey is"
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1862-10-29

The BlnghamtCn journal is constructing a
new dictionary. It defines &" Man-a general
term, embracing woman Ifthis is sample.
the new dictionary will be comprehensive
enough at least.
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1862-10-29

AMUSING BLUNDERs.-Ne noticed, lately,
IN one Of our country exchanges, "a Republi-
can paper)that the compositor had set up
Honest Old Abe" as Honest Old APE,
and another paper, now before US, has an ar
tcle on the q Irternal Revenue"
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1862-10-29

E Why do you drive such pitiful look
ing carcass as that Why don't you put a
heavier coat of flesh on him said traveller
TO an Irish car driver. A heavier coat of flesh ?
BY the powers, he poor eature can hardly
carry what little there is on him now
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1862-10-29

u A wcm-n Offering to sign deed,
the judge asked her whether her husband
compelled her to sign?
He compel me % said the lady !; mo- nor
twenty like him %
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1862-10-29

81 Women are said to have stronger at
tachments than men. 1t is not so. Strength
OF attachment is evinced in little things,-A
man is often attached to an old hat but did
you ever know of a woman having an attach
ment for an old bonnet ?"
Never never ="
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1862-10-29

" Can you tell me how the word Saloon is
SpeIt Z" was asked OF a Cockney by Phla-
deIphlan. 8 Certainly" SAID the Londoner
with look Of triumph " There's hess, and
hay, and hell and two hoes, and hem"
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1862-10-29

IL AT printers festival the following
toast was gwen: "The editor, and the law
yer-the devil is satisfied with tie copy of
the former, but requires the original of the
latter.,'
We clip the above from republican cx-
change, whose editor no doubt, spoke as he
felt, making himself the standard.
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1862-10-29

u Life is thing which many people
seem in great huary to get rid of, if we may
judge by the number of fast young men now
a-days, who use themselves up with the great
est apparent satisfa ction.
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1862-10-29
MOVING NORTH.
1ve New York from foot Of CourtIau1

sS' These Trains connect at Great Bend with the
Night Express Trains both East and West on the
New York and Erie and Mt Scranton with Trains on
Lackawanna and Bloomsbury Railroad for Pittson,
Kingston and Wilkesblrre; aud the Train moving
South connects ut Junction th Trains for Bethle-
hem, Mauch Chunk, Reading and Harrisburg.
Passengers to and from New York change ears a
Junction. To and From Philadelphia, via B. b. r.
r.. leave or take ears at Hope.
Fo Pittston, Kingston and Wilkes Barro, take L.
& b. r. r. cars at Scranton.
For Jessup Archibald and Carbondae, take Omni-
bus at Scranton
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1862-10-29
Wise ami Qthermise.

PHILOSOPHICAL RESULT" As diamond
poishes diamond" says german writer. $50
man is formed by mau.'
Truly. And we may add as diamond cuts
damod, so man is feeced by man.-[Vanity
Fair.]
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1862-10-29

WANTED A RESPECTABLE PERSON OF
w EITHER sen in every neighborhood to sell j.
r. STAFFoRD's OLIVE TAR, and also j R. STAFFoRp's s
IRON AND SULPHUR POWDERS Olive tar is a thin,
transparent fluid; it is the best remedy known for
diseases of the Throat Lungs, or Catarrh Also for
Diptheria, Group, Fhoopng Cough, SC NV Iron
and Sulphur Powders strengthen the system aid the
digestion, and purify the blood. ! have l6 page
pamphlet containing full explanations and over 100
testimonials from well known prominent persons
which will send to any one free by mail.
J.R. STAFFORD, Chemist
yln24ly. il2 Broadway, New York
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1862-10-29

" Is that bell ringing for fire ?" inquired a
youth from the Green Mountains mo, hey
have to much somewhere and they ring the
bell for water"
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1862-10-29

Ga pedlar being asked by long spin
die shanked wag, if he had any tin overhalls,
answered: " No, but have pair of candle
moulds that will just fit YOU"
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1862-10-29

While one of our chaplains of the army was
repeating 'his..lin OF. tie Lords prayer-"Give
US this day our daily bread" a soldier added
with loud voice" fresh.
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1862-10-29

Bread Is the staff of life, and liquor the stills
The former sustaining man, and the latter
eevatlng him for fall.
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1862-10-29

Rowland Hill said, he would not give
iarthng for the mans religion whose cat and
dog were not the better for it,"
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1862-10-29

1t has been said IN behalf of second mar
riages, that wcdlock is like wine-not to be
property Judged OF Till the second
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1862-10-29

What is the difference between an accep-
ted and rejected lover The one kisses his
Misses, and the other misses his kisses.
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1862-10-29
KoLLOCK'S LEVAIN,
HOWARD ASSOCIATION,

PHILADELPHIA. t
For the RGiefQfthe Sex d Distressed, afflicted i'"
Firulent and Chronic Diseases, and especially
torthe Cure Of Diseases # the Serual Organs
Medical advice given gratis by the Acting Surgeon
Valuable Reports on Spermatorrhoea Seminar
Weakness, and other Diseases of the Sexual Organs
and on the New Remedies employed in the Dispense,
ry sent to the afflicted in sealed letter envelopes free
OF charge. Two or three stamps for postage will %
acceptable. Address, DIR. j. SKILLIN HOUGh'
TON, Acting Surgeon, Howard Association, N5Uiy
Ninth Street, Philadelphia, Pa. ln?"l'
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1862-10-29

EA He who truly wishes the happiu ess
of aly one, cannot be long without discover
ing some mode of contributing to it.
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1862-10-29

Short calls are the BEST" as the fly said
when he alShted upon the hot stove.
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1862-10-29

Why are mdolent persons beds to short
Tor them because thy are too long in them.
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1862-10-29

Modesty in women is like color on her
cheek-decidedly becoming, if not put ON
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1862-10-29
WHISPERS OR A MUSThCHE 4!

in from three to six weeks This article is the onln
one of the kind used by the French, and in IOndoy
and Paris it Is in universal use.
1t is beautiful economical soothing, yet stimula-
ting compound, acting if by magic upon the roots
causing beautiful growth Of luxuriant hair If ap-
piled to the scalp it will BADNESS, ami cause 70
spring up in place of the bald spots fine growth Of
new hair Applied according to directions it will
turu RED or light hair DARK, and restore gray hair
to its original color leaving it soft smooth and fey
ible The " "0NGUENT" is an indispensable articl.
in every gentlenan's toilet and after one weeks use
they would not tor any consideration be without it,
The subscribers are the only Agents for the article
in the United States 10 whom all orders must be ad'
dressed
Price One DOLLAR box-for sale by all Druggists
and Dealers~-or box Of the onguent," warranted
to have the desired effect viii be sent to any, who pa-
sire 1t, by mail, (direct( securely packed, reeep
OF price and postage, Sl.lS,
Apply to or address HORACE W00DL
South 7th St., cor Grand ,.Wliamsburthn
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1862-10-29

THE STIMULATING ONGl ENT AND INVIG
ORATOR will restore hair 10 the bald head, give
new life and restore to original color gray hair
cause red hair to grow dark. Is warranted 70 bring
out thick set of
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1862-11-26
Sheriff,s sale.

Amos Saunders, vs. Sylvanus Taylor.-In
Pierce County Circnt Court.
DY virtue of an execution issued out of and
ID under the seal of the Circuit Court of
Pierce County State Of Wisconsin, to me di-
rected and delivered, in All action wherein
Amos Saunders is plaintiff. and Sylvanus
Taylor is defendent. have levied upon and
shall expose for sale and sell TO the highest
bidder, so much of the following real estate as
may be necessary TO satisfy said execution
and attending costs, on Saturday, the 4th day
of October, A. D. 1862, at 2 o'clock in the af-
ternoon of said day, at my Office, at the Co.
Seat of the county and State aforesaid, all
right, title and interest, not exempt by law,
which the said Sylyanus Taylor has to the
following described lands. to-wit: The north
east quarter of the northwest quarter, the
northwest quarter of the northwest quarter,
the southwest quarter of the northwest quar-
ter, the southeast quarter of the northwest
quarter, (all of NV qr) the northeast quarter
of the northeast quarter, the northwest quar-
ter of the northeast quarter, the southwest
quarter of the northeast quarter, Gall of ne or
ex. 40 acres1 in section seven, town 25 north,
range IL west, county and State aforesaid.
Dated August %. 1862.
j. r. FREEMAN, Sheriff.
BY C. S. DUNBAR, Deputy. lS-w6
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1862-11-26
Sheriff,s Sale.

Circuit Court. Pierce County-State of Wis
consin.--B. E. Vannatta plaintiff, against
VIM. A. Tozer, defendent.
DY virtue of an execution issued out of the
ID circuit court for Pierce county, for the
sum of three hundred forty-eight and 32-100
dollars with interest thereon from the 9th day
of June, 1862, in the above entitled action. in
favor of said plaintiff and against said defen-
dent. have levied upon the following des-
cribed property. to-wit: ne or of sw Or. sec. 50
town 81, range Is, and lot. A, blk !, village of
River Falls. Lots 3, A. and Z, block 81 lots
3 5, block 81 lots 5 8, block 81 ; lot
A blk 81 lots block l02 Powelfs Additi-
on, all in Pierce
county State of Wisconsin, which | will ex-
pose and sell all the right and title that VIM
A. 1'ozer had on the 9Th day of June, 1862 or
any time thereafter, at public auction, to the
highest bidder, at the front door of Flint
House, in River Falls, in said county, on the
3oth day of October, A. D. 1862, at 3 o'clock,
p. NJ to satisfy said execution and costs.
Dated this 18th day of September, 1862.
J r. FREEMAN, Sheriff.
By AMOS SAUNDERS, Deputy. 2lw6
WHITE d JAY, Plaintiffs Atty's.
The above sale is postponed until Thursday
the 9th day of n november, 1862. at the same
place and hour as above described.
AMOS SAUNDERS, Deputy Sheriff.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1862-11-26
smolking-Thc Clay Pipe.


There is probably no one thing in
common use which is Mt once SO much
priced and despised as the pipe. The
sterner part of every community,
the world over, at least cling to it. In
adversely it is n solace, and the man in
trouble settles down over bis bit of clay,
and as the frequent smoke eurls away
over his troubled brain, enjoys such
comfort rs the world outside fails to
give. He finds in his pipe never fail
ing friend and companion, and it does
his very soul good to grunt and puff
away while he broods over the uncer-
tainties of this world. In short he
makes himself content with his lot and
the cold clay pipe is a medium through
which this is accomplished. The man
of affluence takes to his meerchaum, and
is delighted at the prospects of n beau
tiful color. which from day to day shows
the buckskin protection. He, too, takes
solid comfort in his pipe; and as he sits
snaps bis fingers at the cares of the
world, and don't care how things go !;
he is all right, and he knows it,
With the rnilder part of creation, ut
least such as won't smoke, and find no
solacs in this disgusting habit of "dip,
ping, there is diversity of opinions as
to the Pipe. Some are generous enough
to admit that it is mot offensive" and
they rather like the aroma which is emit
ted !; yet, at the Same time. exhibit the
bad taste of preferring the smoke of a
cigar, and then cigars don't look 50
loaferish.', While sill another portion
of the female sex divine, come out in OPP
en- hostility to the use Of the Weed in
any shape. And to indulge in "a pipe"
in their presence is to bring down upon
the devoted head of the individual, the
most venomous epithets. and if he chan
ces to be husband, he is pronounced a
filthy brute nasty thing, or dirty dog
His clothes end the whole house are com
pletcly stunk up with it." and she is "sick
and tired cleaning mp altar him." In
shor:, she declares it is worse than get
ting drunk. There is no accounting for
tastes. Opinions will differ, and so goes
the world, Yet the cold clay pipe" has
the majority on its side, and The world
still moves. size
For our part, we enjoy a smoke, and
i've in the happy couciousness that our
family relations are no wise disturbed or
fruffied by its indulgence in the homo cir
Giles. None of our rooms are so good az
to preclude orr sitting down in the best
chair with our feet thrown carelessly on
the next best, and enjoying oursef to
our hearts content, Much prefer able, it
is admitted, at home than to seek the
same enjoyment outside of orr domicil.
True we are occasionly admonished that
smoking hurts us, and that if we would
break ourself of the habit-not disgust
ing habit, for such harsh words are not
applied to smoking at our home-we
would soon WAY fat and look as we did
years ago, when we were younger-but
we do not aspire to the Falstafiian i'll APP
pharence, and so are satisfied to enjoy
our smoke, be lean, and allow the world
to wag as it will.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1862-11-26

Circuit Court Pierce County-State. of Wis
consin.-. J NJ. Whaley, plaintiff, ag'st
George Swarts, defendent.
DY virtue of an execution issued out of the
ID Circuit Court for Pierce county. for the
sum of six hundred twenty and 45-100 dollors
with interest thereon from the 25th day OF
August, 1862. in the above entitled action, in
favor of said plaintiff and against said defen-
dent, / have levied upon the following des-
cribed property, to-wit the north Inf of sw
or of sec. 2, township 27. range Is, also the
following described parcel of land commenc-
ing at the south west corner OF the NV or OF
section two. township 81, of range Is, and
running east 50 rods, thence forming an angle
and running nearly due north % rods to the
highway, thence in south westerly direction
on line of the said highway so rods to the
point of beginning. all in Pierce county, State
of Wisconsin, which will expose and sell at
public auction, to the highest bidder, at the
front door of the Flint House, in River Falls,
in said county. on the 30th day of October,
A. d. 1862, at two o'clock p. NJ. TO satisfy said
execution and costs.
Dated this 18th day of September. 1862.
J. R. FREEMAN, Sheriff.
BY AMOS SAUNDERS, Deputy.
2I-w6 GRAY d. HuMPHREY, plffs Att'ys.
The above sale is postponed until Thursday,
the 9th day of November. 1862, at the same
place and hour as above described.
AMOS SAUNDERS. Deputy Sheriff,