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Justice of the Peace.
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NOTE 1.-The first certificates must be sign
ed by the parent making the election. and the
second by two respectable citizens (heads of
famiiies) residents OF the town, county or dis
trlct In which the persons reside, and sworn
to before magistrate. In case the father is
deceased, the certificate i. TO be signed by
the mother, and the fact of the fathers death
is to be stated by the persons certifying.
NOTE This certificate is to be used only
in cases where the labor OF the person claim
ing exemption is actually necessary for the
support of the persons dependent on him.
The exemption does not apply in cases where
there is sufficient property TO yield support,
and the necessary business for collecting the
income can be transacted by agents, trustees,
or the like.
By the term ssaged and infirm parents''Sect.
z, Enrolment Act, is meant those parents who
from old age or infrmty are disabled from
earning the means or suppo rting themselves,
and who by reason of such age or intirmIty
have become dependent for the means of sup
port npoD The person claiming exemption from
draft. Boards of Enrolment will use a care
fu discrimination in deciding all such cases.
Erfract from Circular No. AZ, ProUost Marshal
Generot's Office.
The filing OF the above described papers,
though Indispensable as a preliminary step
before The draft, is not of itself an exemption
from duty II drafted
ihe person elected must appear If drafted
on or before the day fixed in the notice served
on him, and must bring one or more well
known and responsible men, to prove the age,
in1rmIty and dependence of his parents or
aildaVIts from persons known to the Board of
Enrolment to establish his claim of exemp.
tion.
A parent cannot secure the practical ex-
emptIon of two sons from military duty by
waiting until one is drafted and then electine
to exempt, m.-ErfrGct Circular No 81. Var
department. PrOrosf Marshal Generals Office
h. 5. CAMPBELL, Pro- MARSHAL
Waterford Aug. 3, 1868. 18th District. Pa.
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CIRCULARS CONCERNING THE DRAFT.

HEDoUARTERs OF PRoyosT MARSHAL,
NWETEENrH DISTRICT PENNA;
WATERFORD, July %, 1868.
The following Circulars from the War De-
partment in relation to the Draft, are publish.
ed by order for the information OF the public
WAR DEPARTMENT,
PRovoST MARSHAL GEN. OFFICE,
WAsHINGToN, July, II.
Circular No. A.
To answer inquiries made to this office, il
is announced
/. Any drafted person pay ing $500 under
Section l3. OF the Enrolment act, is thereby
exempt from furth liability under that draft
but not from any subsequent draft
z Any drafted person furnishing an accept
able substitute, is exempt from military ser
vice for the period for which said substitute
Is mustered into service.
3. a substitute, once mustered into the ser.
vice, cannot be drafted while in service.
f. (As amended by circular No.51.) A per
son drafted, claiming exemption, has the
fight to have the question of bis disability
submitted to and passed upon by the board Of
enrolment, whose decision thereon is final
L the Board shall have decided that the claim
ant is liable to serve, he has the right, after
such decision against him. to pay cOmmuta-
tlon money or to furnish his substitute with
III such extended time as may be fixed by the
order of the board of enrolment for his ap
pearance for duty.
D. Men, who on the Sd of March h, 1863, were
IN The military service of the United States
as substitutes, under the draft of 1862, aud
whose terms ot service have since expired
are not liable to the present draft, but the
perons Tor whom .hey We're substitutes Ii
able 10 draft the same as though they had not
been drafted and furnished substitutes under
the draft of last year.
b. In serving notices. a reasonable time TO
report, shall, in each be granted by the
board OF enrolment to men in the State SER
vice. who have been or may be drafted.
JAMES B Fay,
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very favorably received by the Union press
throughout the State.
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THoMPs0N & WATSON, Dealers in Timber
i Saw Logs, Boards and Shingles Marysville
Clearfeld county, Penn'a August IL, 1863
S. W. THOMPSON JAS e. WATSON
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UNION STATE TICKET.

FOR GOVERNOR,
ANDREW G.. CURTIN, of Centre County.
JUDGE OF SUPREME COURT,
DANIEL AGNEW,. of Beaver County.
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Personally appeared before me the above
orally made oath that the above certificates
are correct and true,t the best OF their knowl-
edge and belief.
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We the subscribers, do hereby certify that
the above named is aged and
infirm, and dependent on the labor of ----
sons for support.
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" "ANTED-An active intelligent boy II or
w Is years old to learn the Storekeeping bu-
siness Apply to JAS. E. WATSON
Will ans Grove August 9Th 1863. -3t
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The attention of the public is called to the
following orders relating to the Draft, pub
Iished by authority -
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1t seems then that the words DECLARING tba
parents 10 be dependent on the labor OF the
sous Tor support, may be omitted wherever
they occur IN form No. 26, and that Note
on that form is abrogated so far as il reIafes
10 cases where a choice is made as 10 whicb
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sberiff7s Office clearfeId n Ane 70 aNss; Isss IN
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1863-03-25
THE APPLE WORM,


Ihe moth from which this pest proceeds deposits
It's eggs In the blossom. The grub, when hatched
penetrates to the core, and feeds on the GROWING
pulp When grown it eats its own way out the fruit
meantime, ripening prematurely and falling The
grub then leaves it ard ascends the trunk Of the tree
Here it makes its cocoon, generally under scale
old DARK, where it remains until laying time, and
tnen comes out moth and lay its eggs in the bios
some for new generation. Now is the time to de-
stroyit scrApe the scales of bark from the trunk
and lower limbs and wash with a weak solution of
potash little stronger one of soda or better one
part OF soft soap to thre of water Whale oil soap
Is good If to be had and is as cheap as broom IF
you have nothing better put bushe or two of ashes
Id d oarrel OF Water-say two bushels. Let it stand
twenty hours and at sundown next dav apnIv if
pientifuly, ashes and all, with a swab. This is n
remedy always at hand and is about as good as apv
otner' ltWlltake off the scaly bark, kill the mo-
toers OF the coming generation, and leave the trunk
after rain or two, smooth AMI healthy a. girI,s
face of sweet sixteen
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1863-03-25
f farmGr's GnI u NJ II,
TURKEY RAISING.


Here is q short chapter ON the rearing of Turkeys
which commends itself to the attention our readers,
for turkey raising is one of the departments of farm
with which most of our farmers and farmers wives
seem least acquainted A flock of good-sized, heal
thy wellfattened turkeys, about holiday times, is
not only pleasant to look upon but to feed on and
if you are economically disposed, to raise the wind
on:
Why 1t that at least three out of four farmers do
not succeed in raising turkeys? With all other
poultry they are successful, but turkeys abandon
ed by most farmers is too uncertain and troublesome
some to bother with Now this is all wrong, for if
person gets the knack of raising these fine fowls they
can raise as many as they please. So far as am
concerned, I generally raise more turkeys than l
know what to do WITH and have turkeys now, that
left over last year. that will be eaten want
them. Last winter we fairly reveed in roast turkey
gave quite number away, sold others, have some,
b,sldes the breeders, still left My plan of raising is
simple, and will give it in few words possible
First, never allow tarkey to set until about the
middle of May. They will commence to lay early in
April, but take their eggs away fast as laid, and
keep them unli they lay their second batch, which
will be finished about the second or third week in
May. then give her some eighteen or twenty of
the eggs and let her set Along the middle of June
she will be off. then put her and her young on an
old barn floor, or other outbuildng that is dry and
feed on curd and on cracked corn Curd is the best
for continual feed when the farmer has plenty but
cracked corn coarse meal, mixed with lobbered
milk will answer just as well.
After they have been indoors for two or three days
or long enough to get fairly on their legsfor the
turkey is the weakest of all fowls when yet youngI
let them out, providing the weather is fine and
there is no dew on the grass.
The great reason why people cannot do not raise
turkeys, is because they turn them out as soon as
hatched, and about the first wetting they get they
keel over and die. To ucceed in raising turkeys
therefore, you must keep them dry until at least ten
weeks old, when they will stand as much water as
any fowls, gees, and ducks expected Of course they
must be driven in every night, and on all occasions
when storm is threatening The reader will at
once perceive there is care in all this; but when
Christmas Thanksgiving, ETC., come to say nothing
OF the Sunday roasts during winter cur care lost in
enjoyment, and we come to the conclusion that tur-
keys are worth raising.
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1863-03-25
GRAPE VINES.

When the demand for choice grape vines is greater
than can be supplied by the ordinary modes of pro-
pagauon, some nurserymen multiply them by cut
tings of the green wood II is the experience of
many Of the best cultiyators tnat vines propapated
year after year in this way deeriorate and become
less hardy The Deeware is cited as having especial
iy suffered from this mode Of treatment. 1t seems
very likely that continued propagation from unripe
shoots would produce weak plants. We should not
think Of sowing from seed 50 immature that it is lust
capable of terminating feeble plant would be pro-
duced-and though the circumstances are not pre-
ciSey the same with cuttings, there is no doubt tha
strong Well-ripened wood will give plants of create
Vlgor than can be raised from green cuttings.
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1863-03-25

To THE GIRLs.-An exchange in giving ai-
vice to young ladies' on the subject of matrimony -
" Never marry fellow who is ashamed to carry
small bundle who lies in bed until breakfast and
until his father has opened his shop tore or Office
and swept it out; who frequents taverns, bowln 8
Saloons prize fights, &c; who his tailor. shoe
maker, washer-woman jeweler, barber, printer, and
landlady, aud never pays his debts-who is always
talking about his acquaintances and condenning
them; whose tongue is always running about nom
sense who thinks he is the greatest man in The neigh
borhood and yet who every despses and shuns.
This is good advice girls see that you don't over
look it.
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1863-03-25

FEED AND CARE OF CoLTs.-A writer in the Ger
mdnto'cn Telegraph gives the following directions on
the subject Wean the colt at five or six months old
hrst teaching him, while sucking the marc 70 .o,
oats When taken from the dam con6ro tbo al.
Olosely ana put them out of hearing for one week.
Durng the first winter feed daily two quarts of oats
and all the hay the colt will eat. This with good
warm shelter, will keep him growing and improving
Don't turn out in spring till the weather is settled
ana warm. and in full bite of grass The first wear
makes or ruins the colt tits the most important Of
MS iife Keep him fat the first year, whatever Won
40 afterwards for this year decides whether he is 70
90 tuil grown horse or miserable pony-no after
care can atone tor neglect during the first twelve
menths. N''0
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1863-03-25
Wise ami Qtbermise,
A Shinplaster Story.

shinplaster story has been localized here. and
applied to popular dry goods doaler. The story
may have been in print, perhaps, but repetition
will do no harm. As the story goes a farmer pur-
chased fey cents worth of goods from this trade,
and gave him a bill to make change from. The lat
ter returned him eighty-fve cents in his engraved
promises to pay. genteely known as checks but vul
carly known as shInpasters.
whats them ?" inquired the astonished coun-
tryman.
"Oh," said the merchant, those are sort of
currency we dry goods dealers have,' and went
away to another customer.
The eountryman went off, not exactly satisfied -
but soen after returned and bought nearly dollars
worth of goods After receiving the neatly tied up
package, and being told the price, he deposited
number of pumpkin seeds on the counter.
"What are those 2" inquired the merchant.
cob" replied the countryman, coolly, p" them's a
sort of currency, we farme ers have" and thereupon
left the store.
The story has that the dry goods dealer who ap-
preciates good jokes, amused he did not call
his Improbable servant back.-BoS!On Post.
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1863-03-25

~ writer beautifully remarks tn at mans
mother is the representative of his Maker. Misfor
tune and crime set no barrier between her and her
son. While his mother lives, a has friend
on earth who will not desert him when be is eedy
Hee affection flows from pure fountain, and ceases
only at the ocean of eternity.
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1863-03-25

sIg- Deacon, not remarkable for good eye
sight, once in giving out psalm for the congrega
cation to sing, when he come to the lines
The eastern sages shalt come in
With messages Of grace"
put the audiance, in roar oflaughter by calling
out in loud voice:
The eastern stages shall come in
With SauSdges and grease"
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1863-03-25

u An old bachelor geologist was once boast
ing that every rock familiar to him the al
phabet. lady that was present declared that she
knew of a rock of which he was ignorant "Name it
madam % said Cyclops in a rage. TT is rock the
cradle" replied the lady -.. ..-.. .
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1863-03-25

10" A live Yankee" being awakened by the
captain of steamboat with the announcement that
he mustn't occupy his berth with his boots on,' re-
piled; "Oh, the bugs won't hurt 'em much, guess,
they're an old pair-Iet em rip''
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1863-03-25

10 MAKE CHEAP. AND Coop VINEeAR.-To EIGHT
gallons OF clear rain water add three quarts of mo-
iasses; turn the mixture into clear tight cash
shake it we'll tw or three times and add three spoons
fui OF good yeast. or two yeast cakes Place the
casE IN warm place and in ten or fifteen davs add
N sheet OF common writing paper, smeareq with mo-
iasses and torn into narrow strips and you will have
sns good vinegar The paper is necessary to form
1ne mother" or life of the liqnor
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1863-03-25

scgT Why are ladies the biggest thieves in exist
ence q? Ans.-Because they steel the pettcoats,
bone the stays and crib the babies. Yes, and hook
the eyes, too.
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1863-03-25
WHISPERS OR A MUSTACHEI

in from three to six weeks This article is the onn
one of the Kind used by the French, and in Lendoy
and Paris it Is in universal use.
IT. is beautiful economical, soothing yet stimua-
ting compound, acting if by magic upon the roots
causing beautiful growth of luxuriant hair If ap-
piled to the scalp it will BADNESS and cause to
spring up in place of the bald spots fine growth of
new hair Applied according to directions, it will
turu RED light hair DARK, and restore gray hair
to its original color leaving it soft. smooth and fex
ible. The "OEGUENT" is an indispensable articl
in every gentlemans toilet, and after one weeks uss
they would not for any consideration be without it,
The subscribers the only Agents for the article
in the United States to 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 will be to any, who pc
sire IT. by mail, (drecD securely packed, receipt
of price and postage, $l.l9.
Apply to or address HORACE WOOD
South 7th St.. cor. Grand .Williamsburthn
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1863-03-25

E1g Somebody, describing the absurd appearance
of man dancing the polka, says,-"He looked as
though he had hole in his pocket, and was trying
to shake shin-plaster down the leg OF his trow-
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1863-03-25

Ladies hair cut in the most fashionable stye Ell
ther at his Saloon, or their residence if desirable
Mr.. Berlinghof is recently from New York cty.
where he was employed in the best establishments
and consequently feels warranted in guaranteeing
satisfaction to all who may favor him with their Gus
ON.
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1863-03-25

~ These Trains connect at Great Bend with the
Night Express Trains both East and West on the
New York and Erie, and at Scranton with Trains on
Lackawanna and Bloomsbury Railroad for PittstOn,
Kingston and Wilkesblrre; ; and the Train moving
South connects at Junction ith Trains tor Bethle-
hem, Mauch Chunk Reading and Harrisburg
Passengers to and from New York change cars
Junction. To and From Philadelphia, via. B. D. R.
r., leave or take at Hope.
For Pittston, Kingston and Wilkes Parre, take L.
& B. R. R. cars at Scranton.
For Jessup, Archibald and Carbondale, take 0mni-
bus at Scranton.
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1863-03-25

Gzg~ Michigan soldier who was arrested for
stealing rebels goose, said he found the bird hiss
ing at the American ag and he arrested it for trea
son.
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1863-03-25

A REFORMED drunkard, in the course of an ad-
Dress shocked his hearers by the following anticli
max:
"My friends, three months ago I signed the
pledge" (Clapping ofhands and loud cheers)
ain month afterward, my friends, 1 had half
eagle in my pocket thing never had before."-
(Clapping and still louder eheers)
''I In another month, my friends 1 had a good
coat my back, and never had the like before.
Great applause and cries of Go out.'O
GA fortnight after that, my friends, I bought a
coffin" The audience we're about to cheer again,
but paused and waited for explanation
You WONDER" he continued, why bought a
coffin. Well, my friends, l will tell you why. 1
bought the coffin because felt pretty certain that
if kept the pledge another fortnight should .1rant
one.''
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1863-03-25

STROKE OF LIGHTNrNG.-Throw cold wator upou
snem Us soon as possible. 1t will often restore per.
cons 'trueA BY lightning when apparently insensible
OF even dead,
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1863-03-25
Five parts Of rosin /;
One part of beeswax {:
One part of taIlOW.

Melt these in skillet, tin-cup or any metal YES
sell the skillet being preferable as can be handled
better, and the wax keeps warm longer in it. Melt
tnese over the fire and mix together well. When the
scons are se-say as many as twenty thirty or as
Few as Is wished-have the mixture ready and apply
u warm, with small wooden paddle See that ev-
cry part is covered and the air excluded 1t require
no bandage.-Germantopn Telegraph:
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1863-03-25

10 lie who -ravels through life IN the hope of
Jumping into the boots of another, mostly goes on a.
bootless errand
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1863-03-25

G@ Angry friendship is not unfrequently as bad
as calm enmity.
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1863-03-25

G<Y Without the deer ladies, we should be a
stag nation.
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1863-03-25

SLIGHT MIsUNDERING,-"O Oh, love you like
everything" said young man to his sweetheart
warmly pressing her hand
Ditto" said she, very gently returning the
pressure. The ardent lover, not happening to be
over learned, sorely puzzled 20 understand the
meaning of ditto," but ashamed to expose his
ignorance by asking the girl. He went home and
the next day, being at work in the cabbage yard
with his father he spoke out
Daddy, what's the meaning of ditto 2"
"Why," said the old man, I" this here is one cab
bage-head an'tit ?'
"Yes, daddy"
"Well that ar's ditte.'
"Rot that ar good-for nothing galn' calculated
the indignant son, " she called me cabbage ehead,
and I'll never go to see her again." and fortunately
for the girl he kept his word.
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1863-03-25

Es Men resemble the gods in nothing so much
as doing good to their fellow creatures.
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1863-03-25

E<9 Why is the pupil of the eye like bad boy
as school? Because it is always under the lash.
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1863-03-25

aS@ VeWs like waistcoat- strings are frequently
broken, when they bind person too tightly.
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1863-03-25

s~5 Trust not the man who promises with an
oath.
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1863-03-25

E9 A hint for the lazy. The sun wouldn't be as
bright as he is if it were not for his early rising
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1863-03-25
SINGER & cos.
LETTER A" FAMILY Sewing MACHINE

With all the Recent Improvements,
Is the Best and Cheapest and Most Beautiful of al
Sewing Machines. This Machine will sew ANYTHING
from the running of tuck in Tarletan to the max.
ing OF an overcoat-anything from Pilot or Beaver
Cloth down to the softest Gauze or Gossamer Tissue
and is ever ready to do its work to perfection It
can tell lem, bind gather, tuck, quilt, and has ca
Paclty for great variety of ornamental work. This
is not the only Machine that can hem FELL bind and
SO FORTH but it will do so better than any other Ma
chine The Letter GAP Family Sewing Machine
NAV be had in great variety of cabinet cases The
Folding Case, which is now becoming so popular, is.
as its name implies, that can be folded into a
box or case which, when opened makes beautiful,
substantial and spacious table for the work to rest
upon The cases are of every imaginable design
plain as the wood grew in its native forest or a.
elaborately finished art can make them
The Branch Offices are we'll supplied with silk
twist thread, needles, OIL etc. of the very best quail
ity.
Send for copy of Singer Co.'s Gazette"
l. M. SINGER & CO.,
458 Broadway, N. Y.
Mrs. c. I. Marsh, and D. A. Bardwell Esq. agents
in Tunkhannock ~
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1863-03-25
MRS. WOODS
CELEB RATED
STIMTL Ting GIGTGTT
FOR zYHEGKERS AND HAIR.

THE STIMULATING ONGl ENT AND INVIG
ORATOR will restore hair 20 the bald head give
lew life and restore to original color gray hair
,ause rod hair to grow dark. Is warranted to bring
Out a thick set of