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North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1863-11-04
SHERIFF'S SALES.


DY VIRTUE OF WRITS OF FIERI AC11S
D issued out of the Count of Common Pleas, of
Wyoming County. State of Penna, and to directed
will be exposed to public sale at the Court House in
the Borough of Tunkhannock, in said ,,oupty,
ON SATURDAY, THE l4th DAY OF NOVEMBER,
A. d. 1868, at o'clock P. M.
All of the Defendants right title and interest in
and to the following described two pieces tracts of
land, Situated in the Township of Tunkhannock,
County of Wyoming, and State of Pennsylvania
Bounded and described as follows to wit
Beginning at post, thence South seventy four de-
grees West fy-eight perches to post thence North
scventy-four degrees East, forty eight perches to
Pitch Pine Tree; thence South twenty-five degrees
East seventy perches to post thence North eighty
five degrees thirteen perches to a Hemlock tree :;
thence South thirty perches to the place of beginning
Containing thirty acres and one hundred and
thirty nine perches more or less, being part of a
tract Of land originally surveyed to Robert Nox re-
serving and exempting therefrom eighteen fifty
eight perches strict measure sold to Mary Jane De-
gravc. All impbOved, with one frame .rn and some
fruit trees thereon, with the appurtenances.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1863-05-14
FnInnr on mo RsnrLs Ar Sra

FRIGHT or THE REBELS AT SroSp.
MANS RAD,-The subioined paragraph
from the Richmond Examiner OF Thnn
day last shows now thoroughly the Viz,
ginians were scared by Gen, Stoneman's
raid into the hear, of the Old pOma,
ion:
Yanke cavalry Just now I'LL the ina.
nations Of the country people as complete,
" as gunboats did those of our citizen,
twelve months ago, A scouting parv
cannot make a harmless land certaiply
useless reconnaissance bur they are Al
once magnihed into a thousand YANKEES
Yesterday evening workmen were engaged
repairing the Chiokahominy bridge, when
a youAs man rode down from Atte's water
station and informed :.haem that very
large force (neyer less than thousand
had arrived at that place and fired on hin
as he left, The gentleman in charge d
the railroad sands, although he thought il
most likely the cavalry seen were some d
our own troops, did not feel authorized Il
risk the capture of his engine and work
men, and therefore returned to the city
with his whole party"
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1863-05-14

MILITARY CRITIcIsM.-The Spring
field Republican says one mistake Of
Hooker was the sending of Stoneman's
cavalry on a raid towards Richmond. So
one Emil Scholk, critic who has publish.
ed pamphlets much pulled by the press,
says. The Boston Journal on the othe
hand says the country around Fredencks.
burg is a wooded region of the most diff,
cult character for the management of larg
bodies of troops, and utterly impractical;
for any considerable body of cavalry
Hooker's cavalry operated in the only way
that il could be made effective, and tn
the brilliant results indicated his plan
When Stnoemau destroyed the railroad d
the rear of the enemy, the position orig
nally selected around Charlottesville e
fectually cut off their retreat towar,
| Gordonsville, and instead of necessitatir
| movement upon the intrenched works
Fredericksburg, compelled the rebel Ger
eral to come out and fight upon the groun
chosen by Gen. Hooker, Here was a
obvious advantage gained. A leading oh
lect Of Gen, Hooker was evidently TO hOi
the rebels where they were and make To
battle decisive, The plan was judicOy
one, and only failed through combm
ton of circumstances which could D
have been foreseen.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1863-05-14

How LEE DrD IT. -- The Richuo
papers of the 9th publish dispatch fra
Gen. Lee addressed to President DsT
as follows; a
At the close of the battIa of Chane
lorsville, on Sunday, the enemy was
ported advancing from Fredericksburg
our rear. Gen. McLaws was sent ba
to arrest his progress, and repuised h
handsomely. That afternoon, learn
that his forces consisted OF two corps, Z
der Gen. Sedgwick, determined to alta
him, and marched back Yesterday vi
Gen. Anderson, and united with McLav
early in the afternoon, and succeeded,
the blessing of Heaven, in driving Sad;
wick over the river. We hsve reoeensa
fredericksburg, and no enemy remaas
south of the Rappahannock or in The "
entity.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1863-05-14

GRrERsoE's RAID IN MIsslssIPPI'
GuERRILLAs Hume. -- We learn IIV
Memphis that the late raid Of Col s'rs
son has excited a lively sensation IN 'IG'
burg, and measures have been adopeo
put that city in the strongest posllion, !
defense. Additional guns have y
mounted, and public meetings held. e
berton is denounced as = traitor bec'aa
he thinks Vicksburg might be taken
the fsdsrals. No one, says the Ape /,
correspondent, doubts the ability to oe,
yicksburg in front. The attack S Y
coming in another direction than U u"
Vicksburg is in CONSERVATION. The !, y
session of Big Black river by the ieOs'
has aroused the aeutest Fears.
On Saturday, the 9th instant, nv
Richardson's guerrillas were taken
Fayette county, Tennessee, and aans
the citizens on Sunday, the i0tn.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1863-05-14

CoPPERBEAD MEETING IN New You
The following notice of meeting |
Vallandigham sympathizers, held in N
York city on Monday last, is taken FRI
the Tribune:
AT the meeting of the Vallandighaj
sympathizers at Democratic Headouarers
last night, the Hon. James Brooks took
the ground that Abraham Lincoln wal
never elected President by the people
but in spite of the people, and charged ID
administration in letter, in spirit and
intent aud meaning, with "violatng ID
Government of the United States" in Al
resting Vallandigham, invoking Mr.. Lid
coin to remember that hereafter he "ha
got to stand before Almighty God to jul
tify himself before the Maker of us all tc
that violation of the Constitution" Whs
the war broke out there were fifteen slar
states and seventeen free states now theI
were but two free States left-New Yof
and New Jersey. 1t was not so much To
intention of the Administration to subj
gate the South as to subjugate the Mort
The Hon. Robert s. Fharin, tormerl
law partner of Yanoy, did not seem 70 vi
derstand the company he had got int
and unsophistically said few hard thin
of JEFF Davis, evidently distastefnlly
his auditors. He said there WAS lar
body of Union Democrats in North Al
bama resisting the conscription act, tOn
ing the nucleus of vast wave that mig
sweep away the throne of King Davis,
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1863-05-14

The CAUSE or THE FAILURE.-A
correspondent of the World, in summing
up the results of the campaign, expresses
the view that Gen. Hooker intended that
after he had taken a position on the ex-
IRENE right and enwenched himself behind
Fredericksburg, Gen. Sedgwick was to
carry the heights of fredericksburg on
the left and Join the main body OF Gen.
Hooker. The repulse of Saturday, con-
sequent upon the detection of the 18th
corps, deranged this plan, as the enemy
had gained the plank road. Gen. Sedg-
wick performed his part of the plan, but
in advancing was cut off from Gen. Hook
err and compelled to fall back upon Banks
Ford, thus enabling the enemy to regain
the heights at fredericksburg. On Sun
day the enemy renewei the attack upon
Hooker'8 right and drove him back again.
Thus the detection of the 18th corps in
augurated the series of disasters which
betel the army.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1863-05-14

A COMET CoMING.-The galaxy of
circus "starsn and other attractions in the
line of evening amusements, is about to
receive an addition, The Dudley Obsery-
atory has brought out a comet. At half
past eight o'clock on Saturday evening,
the 9th inst, Mr.. Thomas Simons dlscov-
cred a nebuIous object in the constellation
Draco, which, on being examined with
the large Equatorial, proved to be a com
ct The light was considerably condensed
at the center being readily seen under
illumination. As it is approaching the
north pole of heavens, and beng in Ia
yorable position for observations, it WI
probably soon become conspicuous OBJ
iect We expect to see the Albanians go
wild with joy over this dIskivery; !" and
for The coming few days our exchanges
in that city viii labor under severe at
tack of " comet on the brain. Troy
Times.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1863-05-14

HALLEcK AND HOOKER. - The New
York Evening Post says: We learn by
special advices from Washington that Gen.
Haleck is about to take the field in per
son, not, it is understood, with the pur-
pose of relieving Gen. Hooker from his
command, but that he may be 10 the very
presence of transpring events and the
better able to influence their general dl-
rection. The authoritS upon which we
have this information is usually well III
formed. IL is significant fact and one
that will increase the confidence OF the
country in Gen. Hooker, that he did not
execute his late retrograde movement until
he had planned his present one, and had
become satisfied OF its superiority to any
effort he could make in the field OF Chan
cellorsville, contracted as it had been Dy
the unfortunate detection of the llth corps
at the commencement of the struggle.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1863-05-14
"aE RUTLAND DAILY HERALD: THURSDAY, MAY IA 1868

ing informs me that the second corr with
% pieces of artillery, crossed over the
pontoons at Banks Ford es-. this morn
ing, and covered the rc,,reat Of the sixth
corps as it came hssIk over this side of the
Rappahsanock,
Falmouth, Vaq Wednesday morning,
Nav 6, 1868,
The ,xth Army Corps succeeded IN
en'll' . It's way through the enemy, reach
II . this side Of the river yesterday morn
me me The rebels made herculean efforts 10
,%S il hut were foiled IN their en-
Seavors They had succeeded IN getting
ON three sides of the force, and then open,
I'd a battery on the bridge which served served
for a retreat. How it got away IN SO gooo
a condition is a great mystery to all OF us
Yet the corps suffered severely, having
been subjected to the ordeal OF four heaVvy
battles within 36 hours, lighting thu
the last two against overwhelming odds
and when hope of escape seemed well nlgi
gone. Prior to this disaster, the Sixth
Corp. was the finest in the Army If tn
Potomac. During these seven days bat
ties. il has has done the work on the LETT
from the very first, constructing three Q
the bridges, dong all the skirmlshlns
storming the Fredericksburg Heights, AM
rushing on to the support of the right
The loss Of the Vermont brigade Is est
mated by one Of the correspondents a
300 The Lieut.. Col. of the 9th regimen
had his horse shot from uAder him. III
/ 9th captured four hundred prisoners.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1863-05-14

- Portions of the 9th and 18th
Kentucky cavalry, under Col. Jacobs, on
Saturday, attacked guerrilla camp, near
Horseshoe Bend, on the Cumberland river,
capturing eight prisoners. On Sunday
morning Col Jacobs camp was attacked
by the guerrillas, aud, after two hours
hard fighting, the rebels were driven back
in great confusion, and with heavy loss
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1863-05-14
r<-- rho Richmond Examiner

e The Richmond Examiner
the reeapture of Fredericksburg. !,
Gen. Sedgewick was " the des .I5S Il.
victory OF the day. If our (reOel !. T.
this battle be as great as report +
columns must have been sao)egssa
FIRE of The enemy's artillery pia''
Staford's Hills"
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1863-05-14
TUESDAY MORNING
Chaneellor''''ie' .ay 5,

About 1--WE o'clock K v,esterday evening
the first division of = lie 9Th corps moved
out Of the entire .nchments and advanced
down towart. - the Wilderness road Inc
The enemy Immediately opened upon
thern; but our batteries quickly repheu'
end after sharp fight of few moments
the rebels retired. -.
During the night there was considers lex
BILE cannonading, but without effect ms
morning Gen. Sedgwicks eorPs recrossed
the river, and is now near Banks Ford
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1863-05-14

GEN. DopGE's EXPEDITION TO Tus-
cUMBIA, ALA. - A correspondent OF the
N. Y. Herald gives detailed account o
the expedition of Gen. Dodge from. Cornth
10 Tuscumbia, Ala. The expedition left
Corlnth April Is, marching seventeen
miles the first day, having only slight
skirmish with one Of the enemy's outposts.
The next day at noon, on reaching lnka,
Col. Cornyn, commanding cavalry brig
AIDE, issued the following amusing order
TO the citizens of the town:
EDIcT NO. 2.
Camp Close After Roddy,
April Is, 1868.
The citizens of Iuka, loyal and disloyal,
will furnish forthwith corn bread for the
patriot heroes of this command. This or
! der will be obeyed Immediately, as the
| heroes are hungry.
FLORENCE NJ. CoRNYN,
Commanding Brigade.
Late IN the afternoon the expedition
reached Big Bea. Creek, where large
force of the enemy was stationed TO con-
test the passage of the stream, which is
full sixty yards wide and not fordable
The place was strono one for defence,
but on the 18th Gen. Dodge succeeded in
forcing back the enemy, numbering sis
tho sand, with five pieces of artillery, after
sharp fight, and throwing bridge acros!
the stream, on which his command passed
over. Another stand was made by the
rebels two miles beyond the river, and g
severe fight ensued, in which our troops
were again victorious, the enemy making
precipltate tight. Con. Dodge contin
ned 10 advance, having almost daily en-
gagements with the enemy, and on tn
oath reached Tuscumbia, driving tn
ebels out of the town by a cavalry charge
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1863-05-14

fact that G'sn Hooker spends his time in
the from and is not afraid TO spend II
there. While our batteries were Smelling
th e enemy Yesterday, in their concentrated
movement 10 pierce our centre, 6eneral
Hooker stood by one of the cannon, and,
following the rebound after being fired,
-. hold Of the wheels himself and helped
look = :, !, ,ition, A story is prevalent
to top Pqh, b. II ran an Rls sword through :kedsd
ding officer yesterday, but 40 not NC
lieve II.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1863-05-14

Whatever may be the issue of the pres
ent fighting, one thing is certain, that
Gen. Hooker has made himself known TO
the army as one of the bravest and most
daring men that ever was on field OF
battle There is not any fear in him.
He rides anywhere and everywhere, and
at all times of the day or night. Having
occasion to visit his headquarters shortly
after my return this morning, and learning
that he had changed them from where they
had been, | asked Lieutenant Colonel
Weld, of General Meade's staff, his pres
ent locality.
go to the 'front.'" said the Lieutenant
Colonel, then go to the line of skirmish
ers, and from there advance to the first
house further in front, and you will find
Gen. Hooker's headquarters"
Of course this direction is not TO be ia
ken in the literal sense, but it shows the
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1863-01-16

WASHINGTON, Jan. 15.-The Massachusetts
men here intended to have serenaded senator
Sumner, tonight, in honor of his reelection,
but hearing Of their intention he declared
that the compliment was not in accordance
with the present condition of public affairs,
and intimated that he preferred that the funds
subscribed for music should be donated to the
Massachusetts soldiers relief association here,
which was done.
The attorney general, in reply to the reso-
luton of the house, asking why the contsca-
ton act is not enforced in the District of Co
umbia, encloses letter from Mr.. Caring
ton, United States district attorney, saying
that in all cases Of property seized or reported
to him by the military authorities, with view
to contiscation, preliminary proceedings have
been instituted to secure the condemnation of
the same. de adds that the obstacles i'll the
way OF the law as it stands are so serious as
to cause grave apprehensions that no salts
factory results can be attained in prosecution
OF the SUITS authorized by it.
Capt John Camp is ordered to the com
mand of the steam sloop Ticonderoga. Late
commander Grier is ordered to the Mississip-
pi squadron.
The resolution authorizing an issue of ten
millions of legal tender notes, for the nnme
date payment Of the army and navy is now a
law.
No more passes will be granted to the army
OF the Potomac at present. Is that army
about to move on the rebels
hospital to accommodate 1000 patients is
about being established at Aqua Creek.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1863-01-16

In conclusion, he says the energies OF a
whole nation have accomplished marvels, and
our trials have been converted into blessings,
and winds up with a prayer for the restoration
Of peace and its blessings.
OTHER NEWS FROM RICHMOND.
Nothing was done in the rebel senate, In
the house of representatives resolution was
introduced and referred. looking to the recall
of the confederate commissioners abroad, but
eulogizing France for her endeavors to in
duce European intervention. The Richmond
papers contain the following =
CHATTANOOGA, Jan. l4.-Oficial informa-
ton has been received here, that Gen. Rose
Grams has been heavily reinforced, and is re-
pairing the railroad from here to Nashville
Gen. Wheeler is in his rear and has destroyed
the railroad bridge just finished at Mill
Creek, nine miles south of Nashville. he
destroyed an engine, cars, and all the tools,
and captured the entire working party. From
the front there is report that the federals are
ten miles this side of Murfreesboro', and are
advancing slowly.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1863-01-16
From the Lowell News. Jan. "a.

HORRIBLE TRAGEDY IN DRACUT.-Last night
at about nine o'clock horrible tragedy was
enacted in Dracut, about a mile beyond the
Yellow Meeting House, so called. Arthur
Wood, young man about 20 years of age,
while returning home from singing school,
accompanied by his wife and two other ladies,
had an alteration with Mrs. Wood, which
terminated in her receiving at his hands a
dangerous if not fatal wound from a
revolver, and in the suicide of young
Wood himself. 1t appears that the VIC
tim of this mournful occurrences daugh-
ter of Prescott Jones of Dracut - had
been married to young Wood but about four
months that for brief period after the mar
rage the parties lived together at Mr.. Jones'
house; but at length difficulty arose in re-
gard to some property which Wood wished
conveyed to his wife by the father, and the
feud between the parties increasing, they
finally separated. Last night the husband
and wife both attended singing school,
and, after its close, Wood insisted on
accompanying her home from the school
When opposite her fathers house, he told
her she must not enter there, and asked her
to go home with him. To this she objected
when he asked permission to enter with her,
which was refused. Wood then put one arm
around her, and with the other hand drew out
arevolyer, and placing the muzzle close to
her breast, fired, the ball taking effect in the
stomach, and passing directly through the
BODY. He then went a short distance from
the house, and shot himself twice, the last
shot taking effect just over the ear, passing
out at the top of his head killing him instant
ly.
DE- hImoah was called and rendered all
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1863-01-16
troubled Navigation on the sound.

NEW YORK, Jan. l5.-The steamer City of
New York, of the Norwich line, arrived at II
o'clock, having been detained by fog. The
other sound boat arrived this afternoon. None
have left tonight, for the fog continues very
dense. The steamer City of Hartford is high
and dry, near He'll Gate; no lives. lost
Steamship Asia, for Liverpool. and Eagle for
Havana, are still detained.
HARLEM, Jan. l5.-The City of Hartford
went ashore this morning on the south of
Brothers rock, near Hell Gate, during the
fog. She filled with water; the passengers
got off safely. The cargo is now being taken
out by lighters.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1863-01-16

NASHVILLE, Jan. Wheeler'S rebel cav
airy with battery, attacked three of our boats
at Harpeth Shoals yesterday. One boat with
two hundred sick and wounded was fired into,
and the men captured and paroled. The 9TH
er boats with commissary stores aboard were
burned. One gunboat engaged the rebels but
surrendered; her guns were thrown over
board and the boat burned. Lieut.. Van Dorm
was taken prisoner. 1t is raining and the
river is rising rapidly.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1863-01-16

This Medicine will not 'care all Diseases" but is in
tended to be a SPECIFIC FOR SToMACHIC DERAEGENERT
And confident that any ordinary of Dys
pepsia, Liver Complaint, Nervous Affection Sour stOm
ach, Loss of Appetite, Nervous Headache, Darrhea,
Sinking Weakness, Mental Dependency, &C. can be
cured by the Plantation Bitters.
That you may judge of its efficacy we publish list Of
some of the articles used in its preparation;
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years in the treatment of Fever and Ague, Dyspepsia
Weakness, 1t was introduced into Europe in $780,
and sold to the esus the price of its
own weight in silver. Humboldt makes special mention
OF its medicinal qualities. in his South American rrav
els" On B.-FOr fail description of this justly cele
brated bark see U. Med. DisDensatory
CAsCARILLA SARK-FOr Diarrhea, Colo and Diseases
of the stomach and Bowels.
DANDELIoN-For Inflammation Of the Loins and Drop
steal Affections.
CHAMoMILE FLowERs-For Eneebled Digestion.
LAVENDER FLowERs-Aromatc, stimulant and tonic;
highly invigoIGtng in Nervous Debtl ty.
INSTRUMENTATION SCrofuia rheumatism, &c.
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Also Glove buds, carraway. coriander, snake
root, &c, all preserved in perfectly pure
ST. CROIX RUM.
The powerful, nvigorating and tonic properties of ST.
CroX Rum have been long acknowledged by the physi
clans of the world For consumption is the only slim
ulant that should be used.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1863-01-16

NEW YORK, Jan I5-GoTToN more active and hrmer;
sales 200 bales att g 74c for middling upands.
FLOUR-Sales $4,000 bbls state western more
active, and shade tirmer; round hoop Ohio s725 a
s135; cnoce s745 @ $3.50; saeerhne western $40 @
$40; southern frazer; 200U bbls mixed TO good
sales 1000 bbls.
Wheat more active, and @ &c better Corn firm
sales 100, 00j bush.
Beef quiet; sales $50 bbls Pork shade rmer; mess
Sl475. Lard active; sales 1884 bbls, 10 "a lO5.
&c better; sales 1900 hhds Orleans l0s %
l23c; Muscovado 81 @ l0fc Coffee hImer
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1863-01-16
Monetary.

NEW YORK Jan. 10 STOCKS are less active and
less excited bat generally higher, closing heavy Rock
Co l55; Central Railroad lie; Erie Railroad I 4;
hudson River Railroad 93s Harlem $50; skies of 81,
Of '67 registered 50; year certificate s4b; 5
Treasury $40 lOs Demand Notes 44 Tennes see,six
es 6O Missouri skies 62S North Carolina skies IA Pana-
ma railroad 1873; Michigan southern guaratied 49, Ga
lena SO; Toledo sS4; Illinois Central scrip go
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1863-01-16

INDIANAPOLIS, Jan. I5.-The legislature in
joint convention to-day. elected David Tur-
pie United States senator for the short term,
and f. A. Hendricks for the long term.
Bright, who was expelled, could not get
elected, although the Knights of the Golden
Circle demanded his reelection, and threat
ened riot and revolution in order to secure it.
How high the men elected rank as "copper"
heads" we can not say.