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North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1863-12-09

Not one mBn in FIVE hundred will make a
fortune. But competency and an indepen-
dent position is within the reach Of most
men. This is obtained most surely by indus
try and economy. IF man has ordinary tol
ents ard ability, in any profession or trade,
he can, by pursueing an economical perseve
ring course. be pretty sure of finally obtaining
an independent position in life Let his ex
penses fall below his income Let him live
cheep, very cheep If necessary but let him
be sure and make his income more than cov-
er his expenses. 1t can be done in allm ost
all cases, notwithstanding the positive denial
Of ever SO many houskeepers. man may not
have more than two or three hundred dollars
year, and may have family as large as
that of John Rogers, and he can find q way
to live comfortably, and lay up something in
to the bargain. There is much, nav all in
knowing how the thing is done. And that is
the thing people who are going to make mon
ey have got to learn.
II is wonderful how few real wants we
have, and how little it takes to give genuine
happiness. II we could get rid of our artlfi-
cial, senseless and expensive way of living, we
should find ourselves better off in purse, in
prospects and in heart. Let any one who
has any ambition to go ahead in life, try the
experiment this year, and see how much
there is in economy. Make your expenses
less than your income. and see how much you
will have gained not only in money, but in
the feeling that you are in the condition
which the yankees denomina'e "forehanded''
Try it.
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1863-12-09

MATERNAL Observation-Disclosures gen
orally cited by philanthropist 40 models of
tenderness and affection. This incident from
the Worcester Sentinel, furnishes the com
munity another example of her deYotedness !;
Mot long since number of. condemned
criminals were led ont of prison to the place
of execution. Ono of them fouad his, mother
waiting to see him at the door, and the fol.
lowing conversation took place: "a -
"Where are you going my boy 2' .s
ITO the gallows, mother" ,
well my dear, be good boy, and don't
be hanged in your Sunday suit; give, ii to
me your every day waistcoat is good enough
to be hanged in !" Excellent mother.
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1863-12-09
MODERN ECONOMY OF TIME.

The Scientific american thus shows how
time has beed econOmized by the application
Of machinery
"One man can spin more cotton-yarn now
than 5ur.hundred fnen colnd have done in
the same time in 1859, when Arkvrght, the
best cotton spinner, took out the irss pat
ent.
One man can make as much -four in, one
day now as hundred and fifty could GEN.
tLry ago.
One woman can make as much lace in o
day as hundred women could o hundred
years ago.
1t now requires only as many days, Ia re-
fine sugar, as it did months thirty years ago.
II once required six mouths to pot quick.
silver on glass now it needs only forty
minutes.
The engine Of first-rate iron-clad fEigats
will perform MS much work in day mo feFty-
two thousand horses" .... r.,t.
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1863-12-09
SLEEP.

There 10 no fact more clearly estatiishsd in
the physiology of man than this, that tho
brain ezpends its energies and itseK during
the hotrs OF wakefnlness, and that these sre
recuperattd during sleep ifthe recdpsratiou
does not equal the expenditure, the braiu
withers-this is insanity. Thus IL is that, Tin
early English history, persons who WERE con-
demned 20 death by being prevented from
sleeping, always died raving maniacs thus
it is, also, that those who are starved 20 death
become insane the brain is mot nourished.
and they can not sleep. The practical infer.
ences are these: 7i1f & s'fi nj soo-ef5
l. Those who think most, who do most
BRAIN work, require most sleep. q 'e'@
2. That time saved from necessary sIeep 10
infallibly destructive TO mind, body, and es'
tate. 'a427'' is
8. Give yourself, your children, your SER
vants-give all that are under you, the full.
est amount Of sleep they will take compell-
ing them to retire at some regular hour, and
to rise the moment they wake and within
fortnight, nature with almost the regularity
Of the sun, will unloose the bands Of sleep,
the moment enough repose has been secured
for the wants Of the system. This 10 the only
safe and efficient rule and as to thsquestion
how much sleep any one requires, each
must be rule for himself. Nature will new
er fail to write it ont to the observer under
the regulations just given. E'ii79ls 10 7of
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1863-12-09
TUNKHANNOCK, PA, WE'D \ESDAY, DEC 9, 1868

-
,h'ught of his n"ble self abnega,ion--a sweet
Testimonial ee.a <g4a sal ~. e.
"FIem !" said DR.. Wyllis, polishing bis eye
glasses magisteriallv with crimson silk
pocket handkerchief 81 didn't suppose the
young fellow bad so much stamina abont HIM
a very honorable thing for hin, to do. Edith
have never felt exactly certain about Phil
Acres being worthy of you before---"
"Papa !" ..e
"But my mind is made up now. When is
he coming againP'
''This evening, SIR" faltered Edith, the vi.
olet eyes softly dropping.
"TeI him, Edith, that he may have next
Wednesday just the same as ever ! And as
for the law prac'icinr why there is time
enough for that afterwards Child, don't
strange me with your kisses-keep them for
Pail"
He looked after his daughter with eyes
That were strangely dim.
Tried and not found wanting !" he NUT
tered indi>'inctly.
THE perfume "f orange bInsspns had died
away, the giimncr al pearls and satin were
hll.Irn IN vulveI ca>k.:s ami travelling trunks
-sni MFR anil Mrs Acre, odd married people
ii full q weeks urarru, were driving along
he shores "f the Hudson in the amber glow
.f "a glnr,uus Jnne sunset.
"H4iin! which way is Thomas going g.
"a Pi.,hp. leaning from the window, as the
carriage turned from the s!.,re r,ad.
~ tnld him The i'rcctrri T." take. Phil =
sa'i E iti', With hig''. parking eyes
-'L'.' me have my own WV. jI.i for once. -
We are gOing ~ our new hume" /"
"Arr VIZ e. said Ph'l,. will comical grim
ace al is to be love in chitage { sup
to>e."
"Wai urtil You see sir!' sad Mrs Acre,
..ursng up her lirtIe rose pull "f mouth
AMI Philip ''warp 81 dutiouSly.
"Whcre are W. ?'' he asked, in astonish
men when the cArria.r ,irtw up in fr,nt al
a >la,. ly p,liar.I p'rr,c, which seemed not EN-
rely nnfarn,i'ar to tim ''!Sure!y this 's
VI r'imer PIar - .Ef
" I sh"ul ~, he SURPRISED II il was 2" SAID
Dc. WylhS .,uers,ns from the door way
Walk my boy -come Edith +! Well h7~
do ,nn like the looks of your new hume 2"
sour new home 2" repeated Philip. -
40 not understand You, sir" .........
"Whv, Imean inat your little wife yondeI
| is the sole surviving relative of Theron Morti
mer's cousin. but some absurd quarrel hao
caused N total cessation oi intercourse be
wren the two branches of the family. | was
aware of TIE facts all al,ng, but wasn't sor-
ry Ia avail myself of the ppp"r. unity Of seeing
wba, kind nf fluff y"i were made of, Phil
Acre And new the deed Of conveyance
rsn'r made out yet, 'l"n't suppose vour law
yer need trouble himself about it, The heir.
ess won, pUarrel with yuu. I'll be bound
Philip Acres cheek flushed and then grew
pale with strong hidden emotions, as he look
ed al his wife. standing beside him the sun.
set turned her bright hair to coils of shining
gold, aud he though how unerrngly the hant
| e Providence hal Strengthened out the to n
gled web of his destiny. .r,. sa.. ...
Onr nf darkness had come light ~
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1863-12-09

A CHAP who had been paying his ''iistrs
es"to girl for some TINA, without daring
to pop the question, finally one evening
smade his passion known. Much to his sur.
prise she refused him. Becoming wrathy,
ne told her in no very choice terms that there
was as good fish in the sea as ever caught.
"Yes," she replied, but they don't bite
at toads % ..r.y 80
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1863-12-09
NOT ~ w.
Bf ALiCE CARY

The path of iuty / ciaii!y trace,
stand wnh c"uscisn.e Ia - &,
ANA all her paI.,s allow '.' '."
Calling aud crying thu while tor grace,
Some other time, .'ni sIne ota.r plaue-
q, not to-day-not now ~ -.I..
know 'tis a demon boding ill,
know 1 have power to IL il will
And put my hand to the plough;
have fair. sweet seeds in my barn, an To-
When all thu burrows are rea.lytto SOW,
The voice says, = Q, Not now p
Nj peace / sell at the price of woe
In heart nnI in spirit suffer so,
The anguish wrings my brow,
But sill lingrr and cry for graee-
"Sone other time. AMI sulns other place
o, not to-day-uot now.' .
l talk to my stubborn heart and say,
The work Inust do I wall do to-day;
will make to The Lord a VOW
And Will Hot rest AMI will bet sleep
Till the yo" have vowel 1 rise ana keep,
Aui the denon cries, npi now :"
And so the day. IN the years g. by,
Aud 50 l register lie upon lie,
-u An break with Heaven my VOW;
For when would boldly take mp and,
This terrible demon stays my hand
20: not to-day-not now
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1863-12-09
THE CONFESSIONS AND EXPERIENCE
ORA NERVOUS INVALID.

Published for the benefit and as caution 10 young
men. and Others who suffer from Nervous Debility,
Early Decay, and their kindred ailments supplying
the means of self-cure By ono who has cured hun
self after being victim of misplaced eonfdence in
medical humbug and quackery. By enclosing post
paid directed envelope, single copies may be had Of
the author, NATHANIEL MAYFAIR, ESQ, Bedford,
Kings County, New York.-v3-nl5-Iy.
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1863-12-09
af(iist:ellaneous,

WORKING GIRLs.-Happy girls who
cannot love them? With cheeks like rose,
bright eyes and elastic step, how cheerfully
they go to work. Our word for it,such girls
will make excellent wives. Blessed indeed
will the men be who secure such prizes,
Contrast those who do nothing bal sigh all
day, and live To follow the fashions: who
never earn the bread they eat; or the snocs
they wear; who are languid ard lazy from
one weeks end to another. Who but a sim.
plrton AID p"pi'jay would prefer cne oil
the laa.ter, If he were lnnking f,r cpmpan
Ton! give Us the working girls: they are
worth their weight in gpld! Youa neve see
them mincing along, or Jumping dozen feet
to Steer clear nf spider or fly. They have
'r' nffec,ation,tr silly airs about them whe,
they meet y"u, they speak w'hout puiting on
halt dozen airs, ar trying tn show IF t..
b,it' advantage, and y u feel as a. if you
", re talking to human being, and not 10
pam ed or fallen angel
lfg rls knew hnw sadly they MISS it, while
they endeasor To show off their deleaie
hands and uns lied skin, ani pat IN a thou.
sand airs, they would give worlds for The
situation If the working girls. who are above
them IN intel 'g,.ncc; ~ ,'Ipr, ~ ever, thns.
sS the heavens Is above iht. earth
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1863-12-09

A soldier, gaining his knowledge Of militia
ry phrases entirely from his own experience,
gives the following definition Of "Pickets:
"These are chaps that are sent out TO borry
terbacker of the inimy' and see Il the rebe.
has got pass" s.' ''F'
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1863-12-09

- Senator Cowan. of this State, has
purchased mansion on Capitol Hill, ia Wa.
shipeton, and IL is understood that no intends
to practice law in the Supreme Court.
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1863-12-09

An English writer says in his advice to
young married women that their mother Eve
married gardner. Som old bachelor was
mean enough to reply that the gardener, in
consequence of the match lost his situation.
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1863-12-09
M. GILMAN,
TO NERVOUS SUFFERERS or BOTH
a..i SEXES.

REVEREND GENTLEMAN HAVING BEEN
restored TO health in few days after undergoing all
the usual routine and Irregular expensive modrs of
treatment without success cons leFs ii his sacred dn
ty 10 communicate TO his afflicted fellow creatures
the means of cure Hence on the receipt of an ad.
dressed envelope, be will send free) copy Of the
prescription used. Direct to DIR JOHN DAGxALL.
l6S Fulton Street. Brooklyn. New York. v2n24ly
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1863-12-09

The mother Of a large family was one day
asked he number Of her children. " La, me"
she replied : I've got lot Of 'cm mostly
boys and girls"
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1863-12-09

Be not slave OF authority If you think
anything Of yourself think for yourself.
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1863-12-09

Philosophers tell us that nature never errs,
They certainly cannot mean human nature.
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1863-12-09

Kindness is a language that even dumb
brutes can understand. g LiHsofo
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1863-12-09

Whenis an orator likely to get stuck p
When he comes to POINT.
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1863-12-09

The Princess of Wales isin q delicate sit
nation. The prince expects to be papa mex.
March. - i7s
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1863-12-09
WALLS HOTEL.

4AI6 AM z M CdW HUUSE,
TUNkHANNOCk,W WYOMING CO. PA
THIS establishment has recently been re6tiei an
J. furnished in the latest style Ev. ~ ''."nti"r
wil be given to the comfort and couyenr Lco 'hnsr
WAo patronize the House.
T. B. WALL, Owner an ! Proprietor.
Tunkhannock, September ii, 1861.
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1863-12-09

How we printers lie, as our devil said
when he got up too late for breakfast.
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1863-12-09

WHo ARE FAPPY.-Lnrd Byron said .'TLr
mechanics and working men who eau ina n
tam their families, arr in my opinion the hap
pest body Of men. Poverty is wretcaedness
hut even a'verty N perhaps t. be preferred
% the heartle-s, nnmeaning dissipation of the
high nrders." Another says: have nu
t.r1 pensity I" envy any "ne, least Of all
the r'cl' aud erea, but # | were disposed 10
this weakness, the SUBJECT "f my envy would
he a tesllha y"un man. IN full strength and
faculties, gong forth. IN the morning to work
ior hls vile aud children, or bringing howe
bis wages at night.
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1863-12-09
NoRTH BRANCH HOTEL

MESHUPPEN, WYOMING COUNTY, PA
WIN. iii. CORTRIGHT, Prop'r
HAVING resumed the proprietorshp of the above
Ill Hotel, the undersigned Will spare no effort to
sender the house agreeable place OF sojourn for
all who may favor it with their custom
WIN Ii CCRTRIHHT.
June, 3rd, 1863
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1863-12-09
.o,fE:t's; It Corner: m, Il !.

RAIN ON THE ,OOF.
Z .-e
When tn humid shadows gather,
Over all the starry spheres,
And the mel ,ncholy darkness
Gently we ps IN rainy tears.
Tis joy to press the pillow '
Of the cottage chamber bed, 'f-5
And listen to the pat,er IN .r.
Of the soft rain owe yeraead l........
Every tinkle IN the shingles
Has IN e,ho il. tn. heart, ST.
And a thonsall Dire amy fdnsies
Into busy heinS starli .rr-rrrr
And Thousand recolections .r... F
Weave their bright hues iuto w of,
As listen to the p.tter
Of the oft ia ON tine loof
There in fahcy c6fnes my mother, .....
As she used to, years igoue, r...-
To survey the infant scspers,
Ere she lett iheai ill The dawn:
catf see her bending o'tr me,
As / listen 10 the strain
Which is play ell upon the shingles,
BY the pa''er of the rain. a--
Then my little seraph sister, e.. ...-. a.,
With her wings ami waving hair, ..
With her bright eyed cherub brother,
serene angelic pair
Glide around INV wa eful pillow
With their praise mild reproof,
And | listen TO the murmRr
Of the soft ram on the roof, .. ......
There is naught in arts bravuras
That eau wrok with sulh SPELL
In the spirits pure deep fountains,
Whence the holy passions swell ...
As that melody # natu e..
That suodueI 'iuing strain, .
Which Is played upon the u.les,
By ;Le patter of the rain
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1863-12-09

vi. CAREY, Nj. d. Graduate o! the q
Js NJ Institute, CincinDati) would respectfully
announce to the citizens of Wyoming and Luzerue
Counties that he continues his regular practice in the
various departments of his profession May found
At his Office residence, when not professionally ab
ent
Particular attention given to the treatment
Chronic Diseas.
entremoreland, Wyoming Co Pa-v2n2
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1863-12-09

What emperor's name did q farmer use
when ordering constable 10 levy on COW
Tu,;ps Sr,,r.urptf ,7at Jog 81 H9aw
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1863-12-09

HARVEY sICKLER. ATTORNEY AT LAW
IL and GENERAL INSURANCE AGENT Of
hce Bridge street, opposite Wallis Hotel, Tunkhan
mock Pa. --#
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1863-12-09
gusiness Notitfs.

I'D R. & g. w, LITTLE ATTORNEYS AT.
IL Law, Office on Tloga street, Tunkhanneck
pa
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1863-12-09
granrb Qemorrat,

Terms--l copy year, lin advance) Sl.50
hot pain within six months 81 90 will be charged
The Portage County Democrat. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1863-06-10
Conc Right over NJ,

have friend whose ready wit otter en-
livens the social circle, and sometimes also,
faithfully serves the cause of truth. One
Sabbath morning, as he stepped from his
house to go to church, he met stranger driv-
ing heavily loaded wagon through the town.
He turned upon him, stopped, lifted both his
hands, and stood in tragic attitude, gazing
upon the ground beneath the vehicle, and ex
claimed .-.r e,-f. = r '-a... t5
i, !" There! there! you are going right over
it!-you have gone right over it"
The traveller hastily gathered up his reins,
drew in his horses, came to dead stand. and
began looking under the wheels to see what
little innocent child or dog, orpig, might have
been ground to jelly by their heavy weight.
But seeing nothing, he looked anxiously up to
the man who had so singularly arrested his
progress, and said: .ss..'....s qa..
cover what ?' .- I-. To-
9. i" The fourth commandment !" was the
quick reply; Remember the Sabbath day to
keep it holy" siZ ssrs .stgs+
Ii, was hard starting those wheels again, and
hard hauling that load all the rest of the day.
-No1aoich (Eiag) Examiner ...t.t.
The Portage County Democrat. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1863-06-10


ment, but she was weak and unstrung, and
suddenly burst into tears. My Uncle started
up. looking frightened and bewi dered. Run
for the DOCTOR Tom. Emmy, my darling do
not faint till he comes back, if you can help
it, mean. You shall gointo thecountry to-
morrow That, however, was impossible,
as Emily was really i'll, and did not leave her
room for week. Then my uncle hurried us
through our preparations, and taking me, in
addition, as Emily's nurse, we got quit of
London in the early summer and found our
selves, to our astonishment, on our way to
the dreary north Uncle Thorpe put into our
hands kind letter from cousin Horas e, re-
minding him of a long standing promise to
visit his parsonage, suggesting that country
air would do Emily good; that the scenery
about it was beautiful, and the air perfumed
with the hay, &c. Emily made no comment
upon this letter, and wondered in similar 81
lence at its tone of unexpected interest and
H
The Portage County Democrat. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1863-06-10
THE LITTLE moLEs.
aBY CHARLES MAcKAY.

When Erasping tyranny ofends, refgefss
- Or angry bigots frown; .-r - g-
When rulers plot for selfish ends
To Keep the people down; i
When statesmen form unholy league
To drive the world to war; ...F., @
When knaves in palaces intrigue
For ribbons or star;
We raise our heads, survey their deeds,
And cheerily reply r.... ..s ea-aa
Grub, little nanies. grub urlder ground, ...s
There's sunshine in The sky.
When cauting hypocrites combine 5.zaT
To curb rreensn's thought, ... r.--.
And hold all doctrines undivine
That holds their canting naught: u
When round their narrow pale they pled,
And scornfully assume
That all without are cursed of God,
r And justify the doom; 4 sf-
We think of Heavens eternal love, s
81 And strong in hope reply .....Ess
Grub. iitne motes, grub under ground,
There's sunshine in the sky. l-.''
When greedy authors WELD the pen
To please the vulgar town
Depict great lhleSee as Injured men
-ssf Andsherae of renown;. -is.i 'J
Pander toiprojudice unelean, ,e5 gF
Apologize for crime,
And daub the vices of the mean t'+-
With Hattery like slime; ..I ELH
For Millions craft, for shakspeares tongue
We blush, but yet reply
Grub, litas mo'es. grab 1tnder ground,
af There's Sunshine in hesky. tf
When snug philosophers survey
q The various climes OF earth,
And mourn-poor sageIiugs of a day
@ Its too prolific birth; -p. -7sEsy =
And prove, by figure, rule, and plan,
p The large fair world too small
s To feed the multitudes of man al-5
... That flourish on its ball; @ 81 r.
We view the vineyards on the hills, --r
And corn-delds waving high
Grub. title uqoIes, grub under ground,
.. There's sunshine IN the sky. .s.fr sf7Tc[
When men complain of human kind,
soy In misanthropic mind,
And thinking evil things, grow blind I
To presence of the good; -a s.,--,
When, walled in prejudices strong,
They urge that evermore -i
=. The world is fated 10 go wrong, @ ra7
For going wrong before; s..- .s..-.-
We feel the truths they cannot feel,
And smile as we reply H.-
Grub. little moles, grab under ground,
There's sunshine in the sky. .s.. -- d. ....-.,4
The Portage County Democrat. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1863-06-10

The P1RArEs ALABAMA AND EToRrDA, in
a few days, say the first two weeks of May,
destroyed the following vessels: :auThe Onei-
da, with tea from China, worth $4oa, goo; the
Charles Hill, from Liverpool for Montevideo;
the whaler Lafayette the ship Nora, from
Liverpool to Calcutta /; the Louisa Hatch the
Henrietta; the brig Kate Corey: aud schoon-
er Kingfsher It is supposed, thai, !. English
merchants were pretty heavy losers by the
destruction of the Nora and Charles Hill.
The two pirates are operating N company.
The Portage County Democrat. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1863-06-10
Marriage, the nursery of heaven.

The virgin sends prayer to God; but she
carries but one soul to him but the state of
marriage fills up, the numbers of the elect,
and hath in it the labor of love, and the deli
cacies of friendship and the blessing of socie-
ty, and union of hearts and hands. 1t hath
in it more safety than single life; it hath in
it more care, it is more merry and more sad !;
is fuller of sorrow, and fuller of joys; it lies
under more burdens, but is supported by all
the strength of love and charity which makes
those burdens delightful. Marriage is the
mother of the world, and preserves its king
doms fills its cities and churches and heaven
itself, and is that state of good things which
God, hath designed as the present constitution
of the world, Bishop Taylor. .s.i... ~
The Portage County Democrat. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1863-06-10

A gentleman was once arguing with Scotch
lady, when at length he stopped. 81 tell
you what ma'am,' said he, "I,ll not argue
with you any longer; you're not open TO con-
viction." mot open to conviction, sir ,. was
the indignant reply !; scorn the imputa-
ton, sir !, l am open to conviction. But"
she added, after a moments pause, ''s show me
the man who can convince me- Z.