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North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1863-11-25
TRUE COURAGE.

A little drummer boy in one OF our regi
msnts who had become great favorite with
many Of the officers, BY bic unremisting good
nature happened to be in m officers tent
when the bane of the soldiers life was passed
around. A captain handed 6 glass to the lit.
tie fellow, but he refused it, saying, 1" I am q
cadet of temperance, and do not taste stron z
drink"
"But you must take some now. insis I
upon it. You belong to our mess to-day and
cannot refuse"
Still the boy stood frm on the rock of TO-
tai abstinence, and held fast to his integrity
The captain, turning TO the major, said :
"H.-is afraid to he will never make q
soldier"
How 10 this said the Major playfully and
then assuming another tone, added, COM
mand you to take drink. and you knew IL 10
death to disobey orders"
The little hero, raising his young form to
ito full height and fixing his clear blue eyes,
lit up with uuusuzl brilliancy, on the officer
said:
"Sir, my father died q drunkard: : and
when I entered the army, I promised my
mother on my bendsd knees, that by the help
of God would not taste drop of rum, and
I mean to keep my promise. am sorry to
disobey Jour orders, sir, but would rather
suffer disgrace than disgrace my mother and
break my tsmpersnee pledge"
This noble little drummer boy 10 now .
wounded sufferer nc che Hospital in West
Philadelphia. ........
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1863-11-25
A GOOD WORD FOR FkR SKUNK.

GOOD WORD FOR THE SKUNK.
The american Agriculturist says of the
skunk
"Ali summer long he roams your pasture
at night picking up beetles and grubs, poking
with his nose in potato hills where many
worms are at work. He takes possession oi
the apartment Of the woodchtek, who has
quartered himself and family upon your clo-
yer ield or garden, and makes short work
with all the domestic arrangements Of unmiti-
gated nuisance. with this white backed SEN
tincl around. you can raise clover in peace,
and the young turnlp will flourish. Your
beans will not be prematurely snapped, and
your garden sauce will bs free from vermin.
The most careful observation Of his habits
shows that he lives almost exclusively upon
insects. While you sleep be 10 busy doing
your work, helping to destroy your enemies.
If any fair account is kept with him, the bal
ance must be struck in his favor. Thus we
often find friends under the most unpromis-
ing appearances, and badly abused men are
not unfrequently the benefactors Of society"
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1863-11-25
Selett Storp.
SAVED.
By MARY CHIEF.
"rve Q soldier for my beau"

"rve soldier for my beau"
Very sweet and musical was the voice Of
Mildred Brown, as she stepped out on bal
cony of the Continental Hotel one bright
morning in the early spring, singing with her
bird-liks voice the above piece Of honest con-
fession and very pretty her confusion as
she almost ran over Colonel Bates, comforta-
bly, ensconed by the window, lazlly watching
the graceful spirals of smoke that wound up
ward from tha fragrant Havana, nsstling un
der his heavy moustache.
At the sound of the voice, the Colonel's
face had smiled, as much mo such dark stern
face could smile, and his eyes had lighted up,
as much as such cold stony eyes could light
up; and now, on the rustling of Mildred o
fresh muslins, and the appearance of her
beautiful face he flung his cigar over the bal
cony, and sprang up to meet her saying:
"My kingdom for the soldiers name Miss
Mildred !"
We, young ladies are not res porsibIe for
the sentiments Of the songs we sing. Our
melodies are quotations from the experience
of others" answered Mildred blushing.
may, there was tenderness Of tone in
your cenfession Mildred Brown, that said too
Plainly the poets doom was thins,' said the
Colonel earnestly. And the guilty bushes
that have been playing over cheek and brow
confirm the tale. o Mildred Best beloved |!
May hope the soldier name 10 nne7''
He had taken both her hands in his, but
the color fade from Mildred's brow, sad she
averted her face from his searching glance,
and strove to free hspself, but the passionate
soldier rapidly continued
81 startle you by the abrupsnezr Of my
svowal but I have loved you long and you
have ever received me 90 kindly, and listened
to me always with so mach interest, that /
have fane'ed you were not Indifferent, and
before 60 away, would take with me your
promise to be my BRIDE"
" H cannot be Colonel Bates. I regret
your error, for you are mistaken. do not
love you."a
Her words came piteousiy slow, dropping
like molten lead on the heart Of Colonel Bates.
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1863-11-25

the precious past shd dreaded future, there
came step upon the walk that made her
heart stand still for it Nas tread she never
expected to hear again-a football of one whose
body lay mouldsring in the ground, and
whose soul was marchltg on. She Believed
she was dreaming and started from her chair,
Then o voice she thought stilled forever,
sounded in the hall. She staggered forward,
and there was the pale, handsome face, full Of
its old strength and tenderness, that she had
.chooled herself to think as rigid and motion
less, and she fell fainting in the arms of Cap
tain Logan.
Like resurrection from the dead was hia
sudden appearance but no soon told how, in
the thiekest of the fight Colonel Bates had
assigned him q post, to bold which was al.
most certain death. He had fallen, and was
thought dead, but before his comrades couI d
return to him, he had revived, and was taken
prisoner. For weeks and months he had
thus remained without power to return or
apprise his friends Of his exisse nee, but al
length had made his escape home to the
North home to Iowa and Mildred.
Colonel Bates came for his answer early
the next morning--so carly THAI the disar
ranged household had not met for family dc
votons, and he was invited to remain. Mil
dred's old grandfather read for his morning
selection the story Of David aud Uriah, and
oil who glanced at Colonel Bates saw q
troubled man, i'll at ease.
Ever and anon hs turned anxiously to Mil
dred's fair face, full of holy peace and joy, bu
itS deep tiesriHg &af uniashomed, until Cap.
tain Logan entered, and he was answered:
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1863-11-25

- jolly fellow had an Office mex,
door to Doctors shop. One day, an elderly
gentleman of the old fogy school biundered
into the wrong shop.
"Ys the doctor in ~
" "Don't live here" said the lawyer, who
was in full scribble over some musty old
documents.
"Oh I thought this was his Office"
"Next duor."
"Pray sir can yot tell nae has the doctor
many patients 2"
Not living"
The old gentleman told the story in th e
vicinity, and the doctor threatened the law
yer with q libel suit.
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1863-11-25
AN INCIDENT OF THE WAR.


Not f6ng after the battle of Gettysburg,
some three thodsSnnid soldiers bad assembled
within the confines of mammoth chapel tent
for the purpoce Of evening worship. A half
hour had elapsed since the opening of the
discourse when terrible clap OF thunder
burst upon the ears Of tbs startled congrega-
ton, causing even the boldsst to shudder ut
it's power and volume o: sound. The noise
of the huge rain drops ms they pattered upon
the pavilion, xas as the " long rolls" beaten
by bundled drums. In vain did the minis
ter endeavor 70 make bis own vslce heard !;
nor wss he permitted to do 90, until the
heavens were bottled up" and the rain bad
ceased.
A party Of three young msn standing near
the entrance Of the tent, having been partisu-
larly uneasy during the service, were observ.
cd to leave their comrades, one of them re.
marking as they stepped outside, Let's 90
to our tent, 1m sfraid of neither God nor
devil" A short time only had elapsed, ere q
eommotion near the door bstoksned that
something unusual had happened. A tent
had been struck by lightning, and 4 man
killed. The body was brought in and placed
near the centre Of the tent. That bsdy waa
all that remained Of the youth who had ex.
pressed bis contempt of the Deity. There
pa.sisd and Geld, with distorted features and
eyes glaring in nocksry Of life, 10y no, lately
80 buoyant in full health.
Upon leaving the tent, the three young
men had sought the shelter Of their OWL
small accommodations, and lying down sid'
by side, prepared for sleep. While yet awake
the bolt of Heaven had fallen upoa them
The unfortunate youth whose soul had beer
required, had been singled out from betweer
his two comrades. They, also, had receivot
injury, but after q little time recovered ant
begged to BE- led into the chapel tent, ths
they might eothmune with the chaplain. /
was @ most affecting sight. There, in th'
presence of that vast assembly, before the 70
mains of that deceased bfStisr in arms, thes'
two young men snatcfgd frdiI the jaws o
death, like brands from the burning" ex
pressed their gratitude to God for his mercy
and their determination 70 do bettef Id th'
future. The chaplain new addressed th'
meeting, taking for his text, 'Tt 10 fearful
thing to fall into the hands Of the liyinl
God" And that multitude, 30 little used .e
tears, now sobbed almost ms body. The Of
feet produced BY that scene will never b
sffaced from the minds of those who wer,
present. Many were the VOWS made BY tn,
soldiers upon that occasion, to recollect TIT
text, and also to remember that she will no
hold him gu,ltless who taketh His name in
vain"
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1863-11-25

A correspondent of the Providence Journal
vouchss for the efficacy of ice as q cure for
diptheria, Group and all ordinary infanation'
Of the throat. The manner of application IL
aS follows:
Break mp small lump of leo In towsi
and put the pieces in bowl. Take position
slightly inclined backwards, either ON chair
or on sofa. Proceed for half an hour
with teaspoon to feed yourself with email
Jumps Of ice, letting them dissolve slowly In
the back part Of the mouth or the entrance:
OF the throat. A s:asle sdsh apprieatiooni win
often break Up & common sore throat, whieh'
otherwise would have q cotifises of two or
three days. In case Of Q bad sore throat, uss'
the ice frequently and freely. IN esss Of uI-
ceration or diptheria, keep small lump Of
ice constantly in the mouth" - -a
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1863-11-25
TO NERVOUS SUFFERERS OF BOTH
SEXES.

A REVEREND GENTLEMAN HAVING RREN
restored to health in few days. after undergoing Ali
the usual roHtins and irregular expensive modes of
treatment without success considers it his sacred du
ty to communicata to his afflicted fellow Creatures
the means OF cure. Hence, on the receipt of an ad
dressed enVsiops, he will send (ree1a copy of the
prescription used Direct to DIR JOHN M. DAeNALL,
l66 Fulton Street RroOklyn, New York. v2n24ly
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1863-11-25
THE CONFESSIONS AND EXPERIENCE
OF Al NERVOUS INVALID. T.

Published for the benefit and as a caution to ysung
men. ann Others, who suffer from Nervous Debility,
Early Decay and their kindred ailments s-suppI yina
ths % means OF seif-cure By ono who has cured him
sen AierDen victim of misplaced confidence i'm
medical humhug and quackery. By enelosinr post-
paid directed envslope, single copies may be had Of
mo author, NATHAMrBL MAYrAIR, ESQ. Bedford,
Kings County New Y0rt.-v3-al6-Iy. ="
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1863-11-25
MCCLELLEN.

The soldier stands aloft-not now
He seeks the crest Of fame:
His country's love bound on hif brow,
Her blessings on his name;
He served her we'll when foemen threw
The gauntlet in her face,
And fierce the strife that brought 10 view
The manhood Of our race.
His strong right hand was nerved to lead
Potomac's gale mt men-
Brave men Of every CLINE and creed
From rugged mount and glen
With him they fought and bled and fell,
And struck the foeman down;
And blood stained Antietam speaks we'll
The soldiers bright reno~n
Though Crtaiines infest our land,
As in the Roman time.
And stay the might Of him whose hand
Brands treason ss crime;
Though fsckiess MEN do sorely press
The hero's dear bought fame,
A nations throbbing heart will blsas
McClellen's honored me- me.
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1863-11-25

EE In lecture at Por tland, Maine Che
lecturer, wishing to explain to little girl the
manner in which the lobster casts his shell
when he has outgrown it, said, "What do
you do when you have outgrown your clothes7
You east chem aside, do You not y "Oh,
no!" replied the little one. owe let out
the tucks." The lecturer confessed that she
had the advantage Of him there.
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1863-11-25
How TO RAISE 10000 MrS.-Ws

How TO RAISE 10000 MrN.-Ws invite
the attention of the President to the following
short and sensible and patriotic paragraph
from the Louisville Journal. While some
of bis "loyar'' friends in Pennsylvania are
doing their best 70 prevent voluntary en-
hstments, Prentice comes to the rescue,
and shows in four lines how one half of ths
number of men required can be obtained.
He says: ..... .st .......... ..,.I ..
"We don't know that the President can
raise 100000 new volun tesrs, but he can
place Buell. and Mcclellan in the field, and
that would be worth half the number"
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1863-11-25

E9 An oficer who was inspectias his
company one morning, spied privsts whose
shirt was sadly besrinmsd. la4 ..45
Patrick O'Flynn !" called out the capesin.f h
Here your honor" promptly rsspendsd .
the man. With his hand to his cap. - ~ So,
How long do you wear Q shirt thundsred
the officer" ....s1.. =. ..sr,
"Jis. 2s inches, yer honor" vsy shs ~.
joinder. ... .......-. .5 ...;z last .
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1863-11-25

II John R, having been requested
to open some oysters, after knocking them
about for some time exclaimed !" Upon my
conscience but they are mighty bard to peel
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1863-11-25

e. Nearly every evil has its compensa.
ton. II a man has but one foot hs never
treads on his own toes,
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1863-11-25
Dott's $ Gorlter,
THE WAR.CHRISTIAN

THE WAR.CHRISTIAN.
What gay the alslss aud ebancels,
OF old cathedrsis diml
What say the pealing organs
In chant and solemn hymn
'Fervor Of alteration
And love in sweet accord,
Love for the meanest mortal;
And glory to the .LordP
What saith the great 'War-Christian,'
High perched above the crowd,
With his hands so white and dainty,
And his heart 90 black and proud
He draws little cirle,
As narrow as his mind
And shuts from al around il
Gods mercy to mankind
He rants, he raves, he blusters,
And from his sensu al jaws
Pours vulgar slang, mistaking
Mems laughter for applause,
Ard when the land 10 deluged
With blood and widows' tears
Incites redoubled slaughter,
And prLtes Of Suns and spedrs.
Forgetful or defiant
That He whose cause he shames,
Whose teachings he dishonors,
Whose Gospel hs disclaims,
Was Lord Of loving kindness,
And sought that war should cease,
That swords shodld turn to ploughshares,
And nations live in peace
I'd rather for MY preachers
Have wild winds on the shore,
Or breeze amid the branches;
Or birds that sing and soar,
Or silence high AMI holy,
Than CHRISTIANS such % hs,
Who dares to counsel bloodshed,
And knows NOT charity.
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1863-11-25

EEa What 10 eternity pa day with
out, yesterday or so-morrow--s lios that has
no eud.n ....
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1863-11-25
8usiness Artires.

DACON STAND.-Nicholson, Pa. - c.
Id JACKSON, Proprietor. [vln49tfl
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1863-11-25

GEO. 9. TUITION, ATTORNEY AT LAW.
" Tunkhannock, Pa. Of6ee In Stark's Brick
Block, Tioga street.
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1863-11-25

WIN. NJ. PIATT, ATTORNEY AT LAW, Of
wv fce in Stark's Brick Block, Tioga ST., Tunk-
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1863-11-25

TIT q. COOPER, PHYSICIAN d SURGEON
Il. Newton Centre, Luzetne County Pa.
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1863-11-25
NJ. GILMAN.

All GILMAN, has permanently located in Tunk-
faA shaAnack Bo.cugh, and respectfully tenders his
Professional services % ths citizens Of this place and
urrounding country,
FACTION.
x Once over Tutton's Law 0Gics, scar th . Pos
o1tce.
Dec II, 1851. .F
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1863-11-25
WALLS HOTEL,

LATE AMERTCAN HOUSE,
TUNKHANNOCK, WYOMING Co, PA.
THIS establishment has recently been reftted and
l. furniahed in the latest style. Every attention
vill be given the comfort and convenience those
wAo patronize the House.
T. B. WALL, Owner and Proprietor.
Tunkhannock, September IL, 1861.
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1863-11-25

Terms-l copy year, Tin advanced $l50. If
not pain within six months $500 will 20 charged
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1863-11-25
Dnrtb Beantt qemucrat.

A. weekly Democratic
bap'sr, devoted To Pol
tics, News, the Arts
ard Sciences &c. Pub
iishsd every Wednes-
day, at Tuhkhaniiock,
wyoming CottrtyiPa:
BY HARVEY SlCKlER.
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1863-11-25

7 MI. CAREY, vi. d. (Graduate of the q
Js NJ. Institute, Cinc;nnatO would respectfully
announee to the citizens of Wyoming and Luzerne
Counties, that be continues hi egular practice in the
Various departments of his profession. May found
ut his Office or residence when not professionally ab
ent
Pr Particular attention given to the treatment
Chronic Diseas
entremoreland, Wyoming Co. Pa.-v2n2
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1863-01-01
PROBATE ORDER.

CTATE OF MICHIGAN-County of Cass.-ss.
y At session of the Probate Court for the
County of Cass, holden at the Probate Office IN
Cassapolis, on Monday the eighth day OF December,
in the year one thousand eight hundred and
sixty-two. Present-Clifford Shanahan, Judge Of
Probate. In the matter of the estate of john q.
Casterline deceased. On reading and filing the
petition duly verified, of Thomas j. Caserline
praying for letters of Administration on the estate
of said deceased. ss
Thereupon it is ordered, that Saturday, the
third day of January next, at ten O'Clock, In
the forenoon, be assigned for the hearing OF said
petition and that the heirs at law of said deceased
and all other persons interested in said estate
are required to appear at session of said court
then to be holden at the Probate Office, in Cass-
apolis, and show cause, if any there be, why the
prayer of the petitioner should not be granted.
And it is further ordered, that said petitioner
give notice to the persons interested in said estate
of the pendency of said petition and the hearing
thereof by causing copy of this order to be pub
lished in the Cass County Republican, newspaper
printed and circulating in said County of Cass, for
three successive weeks previous to said day of
hearing. G. SHANAHAN,
IA true copy Judge CT Probate.
December s, 1862. decll-34w3
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1863-01-01
A GEM FOR THE MILLION.
AND
Splendid and Appropriate Holiday Present.
NINE DEMO RESTS
RUNNING STITCH
$5 SEWING MACHINE.

The embodiment of practical utility, and mar
vel of simplicity; makes the running stitch very
rapidly and perfect, uses common needle and will
last lifetime. AT the New York State Fair its
simplicity, efficiency, and great practical utility,
was confirmed by The award Of the First Premium
1t will GATHER, RUFFLE, sHIRR, TUCK RUN UP
BREADTHs, etc., with a single or double thread on
any material adapted to the RUNNING STITCH. The
thinnest, usually the most difficult to stitch by
other sewing machines, being sewed the easiest
For ladies' and children's apparel and other arti-
ces made Of light fabrics it will therefore be found
almost INV ALUABLE.
1t is attached to the table like sewing bird, and
having no tension, aud requiring no fabrication or
change of STITCH is always ready for operation and
such marvel of simplicity that child of six or
eight years can UNDERSTAND it, and handle it Sue
cEssFULLY.
1t is not at all liable to get cut of order
Each machine is put up in a neat box, accom-
panied with full and explicit directions, and twenty
five needles
Sent to any address in the United States on re-
ceipt of an order inciosing the amount, or may be
collected by Express on delivery of the machine.
When the money is sent with the order and reg
istered, we guarantee its safe receipt and the de-
livery of the machine, anywhere within 200 miles
free of any Express charges.
Very liberal arrangements for agencies.
See MIRROR OF FASHIONS, or for full particulars.
specimen of sewing, etc., send stamp for return
postage.
Address NINE DEMOREST,
473 BrOddaCdy NeaC York
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1863-01-01
MORTGAGE SALE.

nEFAULT having been made in the payment
IL of the sum of one hundred and eighty three
dollars and fifty cents, claimed TO have been due
on the 26th day of November, A. ID. 1862, and un-
paid at the date of this notice. mortgage exc
cuted the 26th day of November, A. ID. 1861, by
Charles NJ. Odell and Hannah K. Odell, his wife.
to Matilda Ann Gage of Dowagiac, and recorded
the 9TH day of January, A. ID. 1862, in the office
of the Register of Deeds of Cass county, Michigan,
in Liber ' l." of Mortgages, on pages 26 and y /;
therefore, notice is hereby given that the premises
described therein, to wit: The northwest half Of
village lots No. one hundred and twenty-eight
(l2S), and one hundred and twenty mine Q29) in
the original plat of tine village of Dowagac, Coun
ty of Cass and State of Michigan according to the
original plat thereof, recorded in the office of
the Register of Deeds in said county, will be sold
at the west door of the Court House, in Cassapois,
IN said county on the twenty y-eighth day of March,
A. ID. 1868, at one O'Clock i'm the afternoon
MATILDA ANN GAGE, Mortgage.
JAMES SULLIVAN, Attorney for Mortgagee.'
Dated at Dowagiac, December 10th, A. ID. 1862.
dec1Swl2
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1863-01-01
NUMBER 81

wing his seat to the side of his wife.
taking one of her hands. Then let
me make my confession. l have not
stood it whit better. When left
home this evening, / could bear it no
longer. / found this was no home for
me, as long as my sweet wife.was ab-
sent. ] thought / would walk down
by Uncle Johns and see your face if
possible. l have gazed upon your
empty chair till my heart aches" ~