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North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1863-02-04
HINTS TO FARMERS.

BE SYsTEMAIIc.--Herew we have one of the
first principles of successful agriculture. Let
all your transactions be condu cted in bust
ness manner. Take note of every operation,
whether you buy or sell, receive or dlsburse,
sow or reap, make promise or bargain
To do this it will be necessary to keep dia-
~, and We would say, do so, if for no other
object than ready means of comparison.
BE THoRouGH-Never half do anything
yourself, nor permit your men to glide over
their labors. /" If it is worth doing al all it is
worth doing WE'LL" would prove golden
maxim to thousands of farmers if they would
not only adopt it as portion Of their creed,
but exemplify its teachings in their daily life
Away with these scratchers-men that 90
beneath the surface are the kind wanted.
LEATE YOUR LAND IN Coon HEARr.-lt
should be the object of every tlller Of the soil
10 leave his land in good condition after the
removal of crop, and at the same time, OBJ
tain as renumerating returns as possible
This can be done only by outstanding all the
sources of fertility upon the farm ard adding
thereto in every available manner. THIS is
Alpha and Omega of progressive agriculture.
Never boast of [" bank account" if it is OBJ
tanned at the expense of youe farm.
STudY YoTR PRoFEssIoN.-Tt 1t is not alone the
energy that wields the spade or holds the
plow that nsures success. The culture of
the mind must 60 hand in hand with the cul
ture of the soil. The relations of science %
the farmers calling are intimate. Good books
are aids in the attainment of knOwlndge bat
never pin your faith on the ipse dixit of any
individual-think, experiment and judge Jor
yourself.
Stick TO THE FARM.-Amid your plans for
the future, never, for one mon ent, harbor the
ibea of bettcring your condition by entering
change home Of quiet, real enjoyment for
the turmoil and illusion Of a city residence.
Barter not sweet repose for visions Of empty
wtlets, nor let notes due on the morrow as
sumo the prerogatives of the night marc
Very poor comforters for care and anxiety
arasthese little realities in the commercial
world Stick to the farm. What though
hard labor be the every day command, it is
noble, healthful, and conducive to the full de-
velopment Of whole man.-Ohio Vdlley Far
Tler.
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1863-02-04
Wlse ami qthermise.


HIGHLY HoNokED.-The Rev Mr.. Rogers,
of New York city tells good story of a
pIous sister connected with his church in New
Jersey, where he was stationed two Years
ago. This good sister had good way Of ex-
pressing herself in church, when anything
suited her, by shouting at the top o her
voice +" Glory to God ?'' =" Halelujah I" etc.
etc. Ouce she attended a PRESBYTERIAN
church, and the Deacon gave her a seat near
the pulpit. The MINISTER commenced and
grew more eloquent as he proceeded. A last
he said something that made the sister feel
good and she shouted, I" Glory To God p to
the great astoushment of the congregation,
as well as the minister The deacon approach
ed her aud told her that such actions were
not allowed there. Bat she took n" notice
ofhim OF what he said, but was all attention
to what the " man of God - was proclaiming
and as he proceeded he waxed warmer, and
the sister gave another shout at the top Of
her voice: Glory, glory 20 Gol!" winch
disconnected the minister, and he Looked af-
teE TIE uSdcOIl, VINO came ara lbII tle SISTER
that If she did not stop he would rem We her
from the house. He took his seat beside her.
and the divine continued Tor a short time
when another" Glory t God - IIateIn!lh p
from the piOus sister, started all in their seats
The worthy deacon took hold OF her t., pnt
her out, but she Slaughtered herself otft and
would not bulge So he called the other dca
con to his assistance, and they made chair
of their arms, and set the sister thereon, and
started for the door. When about half way
up the middle of the aisle, she threw up her
arms and shouted, & Glory to God II am
more honored than my Master. He was car
ried by ono ass, while have two" 1t is
needless to say that the worthy deacons
dropped their load, and likewise dropped into
their seats.
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1863-02-04
-&agmer's GnI II III u.
DIRECTIONS FOR MAKING YEAST
AND GOOD BREAD.

ALL housekeepers who desire to make good
bread have only to follow the recipe given
below to secule the happy results. have
tested the matter, and know that there is no
humbug; and all the extra trouble about it
10 more than balanced by the superior quail
ty of the article produced. Firstly:
80 To MAKE YEAsr.-Take two handfuls of
hops, pints of water, potatoes, and boil
them all until the potatoes are soft then
pare them, mash through culender, and
strain the liquid. Put it in your preserving
kettle over the fire, and add one cup of su-
gar, one tablespoonful of salt, and one Of GIN
ger add -four enough to make it of the con-
sistency of paste, and then let it boil five
minutes, stirring it all the time. Turn out,
aud when partially cool add half pint of
good yeast. Let this stand till fermentation
takes place, and the job is done. In the
winter keep it in stone jar in the cellar,
but in :he summer dry it by mixing it with
corn meal, and spreading it on the table ex-
posedato the air (not sun). Secondly:
TO MAKE BREAD. Wash ard pair 24 goud
potatoes boil them with large handful Of
salt till reduced to fine pulp; STRAIN through
a.cullender, add 3 pints of sweet milk, and
when cool enough to bear your hand in it,
stir in -four enough to make thick batter ;
to this sponge add coffee cup of the yeast,
making the sponge at night. In the morn
ing add quarts of new or sweet milk, and
3gills of lime water, and kneed it into a
stiff dough. In two or three hours after
kneading, it will be as light and porous as
honey comb; knead it down and after it has
risen, mould it and put it into pans. Let it
stand till 1t rises again then wash the
loaves over with cold water-this prevents
the formation of too hard crust-and bake
in well heated oven. When baked, wash
again, wrapping it closely in your bread cloth
Give this fair trial, and will warrant sat.
isfaction.--H. W. II, in County Gentleman
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1863-02-04

e An English farmer recently remark
cd that " he fed his land before it was hun
gry, rested it before it was weary, and weed.
ed it before it was foul"-We have seldom
If fevor, seen so much agricultural wisdom con-
densed into single sentence.
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1863-02-04

L& Some time since a Jonathan from
down east" visited New York and stcoped at
the Aster House. On coming to the dinner
table he was surprised to see nothing upnn It.
What will you have ?" asked the waiter.
Johnathan stared at him--''I dunno"
"Wonld you like bill of fare, sir7'
&c Thank ye, I don't keer if L deu take a
small piece.
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1863-02-04

A Swiss SoUP.-Boil three pounds pota-
toes, mash them well, and add slowly some
good broth, sufficient for the tureen. Let
these boil together, then add some spinach, a
little parsley, lemon, thyme, and sage, all
chopped very fine. Boil together five min
utes pepper and salt to taste. just before
taking it of the fire to serve, add two well
beaten eggs.
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1863-02-04
MOVING NORTH

= These Trains connect at Grcat Brnl with the
Night Express Trains both East AMI West on the
New York and Erie, anl ut Ser uton with Trains oi,
Lackewanna AMI Bloomshurg Ktlroad for Pirfston.
Kingston IN Wikesh rre ami the Tr1in m wing
South connects nj Juncron ih Trains Tor Bcthle-
hem, Mauch Chupk. Reading rnd Harrisburg.
Passengers 10 AMI from New York change cars q
Junction. To and From Philadelphia, via. &. .. L.
r., leave or take ears AT Hope.
FOr Pittston, Kingston uni Wilkes Barre, take L..
& i. r h. at Scranton.
For Jessup, Archibald and Carbonate, take 0mn-
bus AT scranton.
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1863-02-04

CHApPED HASDs.-The following is said 20
be sure recipe for the cure of chapped
hands Dissolve three cents werth Of clari-
fed bees wax in three cents; worth of pure
sweet oil, by heating over moderate fire
Apply at night before retiring, If desirable,
II can be scented
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1863-02-04

Guile FOR SICK HEADACHF.-Java coffee
made very strong, taken clear, and in very
small quantities every few minutes, is be
lieved an infallble remedy for that distress.
ing complaint-sick headache. u should be
come much rolled, otherwise 1t would be
elected and Ct course unavaiiing.
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1863-02-04

WANTED A RESPECTABLE PERSON OF
w EITllEl, sen in every neighborhood 10 sell J
r. STAFFoRDs OLIVE TAR and also J Il. STAFFORD 5
Iron AND SULPHUR POWDERS Olive tar is a thin.
transparent flulI it is the best remedy known for
diseases of the Throat, Lungs or Catarrh Also for
Diptheria, Group Whooping Cough, &C. My Iron
and Sulphur Powders strengthen the system aid the
Digestion and purify the blood ! have l6 page
pamphlet containing full explanations and over 100
testimonials from well known prominent p-rsons
which | will send to any one free by mail
J.R. STAFFORD, Chemist,
vln24,Iy. 442Broadway, NewYork
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1863-02-04

ES The dove recullcct did not return to
Hnah with the olive branch till the second
time of her going forth why. then, should
you despond at the failure Of the first at
tempt.
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1863-02-04

NO man can tell by Buffers gaze int nt,
The purposes on which his thoughts are
bent;
And fooled Mr.. Lincoln
For Ben's regard was full of love for him
While Lincoln thought he looked so tern
and grim,
And turned him out ''like winGing'."
Returning from his sanitary trip,
Butler, with eye oblique and treachercus
lip,
Makes alb aham adulation.
lie swallows SambD in single lump,
summers side he makes startling jump,
Aud, scapes Investigation
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1863-02-04

Two lover, like two armies, generally get
along quietly until they are snga ged.
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1863-02-04
NIGER & CO.
LETTER A" FAMILY SEWING MACHINE
Win att Me Recent improvements

Win all Me 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 Tarlcnn to the max
ing # m Overcoat-anythiug from Pilot or Beaver
Cloth, down to the Sotest Gauze or Gossamer Tissue
and is ever ready to do its work to perfection. 1t
can fell, hem, bind, gather tuck quilt and has ca
pacity for great variety of ornamental work This
is not the only Machine that hem fell bind ami
50 forth but it will do so better than any other Ma
chine. The Letter "A' Family Sewing Machiue
may he had in great variety of cabinet ases. The
Foldin Case, which Is becoming popular, is.
as its name implies one that be folded into a
box or case which, when opened, makes n beautiful,
substantial and spacious table for the work 10 rest
upou. The cases are of every imaginable design
plain the wood grew in its native forest or a.
elaborately finished art make them.
The Branch Offices are well supplied with silk
twist, thread, needles OIL etc. of the rery best quail
ity.
Send for copy of Singer Co.'S Gazette"
| NJ SINGER & CO..
458 Broadway, n. Y.
PHILADELPHIA OFFICE, $40 Chestnut st
Mrs, 7 Marsh, and D. A. Bardwell, Esq, agents
in Tuukhannoch
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1863-02-04
WHISKERS Or A MUSIACHEl

in from three to six weeks. This article is the onIn
of the kind usel by the French, and in Lsndov
and Paris it Is in universal use
1t Is beautiful economical soothing We stimuIa-
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 he bald spots a fne growth Of
new hair Applied according to directions il will
turu RED or light hair DARK and restore grav hair
to its original color, leaving il soft smooth and Aex
ibc. The " ONGUEST is IN indispensable artjcl
in every gentlemans toilet and after one weeks use
they would not for any consideration be without it.
The subscribers nre the only Agents for the article
in the United States to whom all orders must ho od
dressed.
Price ONE DOLLAR n box-for sale by all DRUGGISTS
and Deaers--or a box Of the onguent," warranted
to have the desired effect, will be sent any, who pa
pply to nd postage, Sl.l9.
c Sou or address HORACE Woonr
"a 'h 7th So sr Grand William sburb,n
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1863-02-04
jAGO B BERLIUG hot.
gasbiOnaOle SbauIng, gair cutting,
AND SHhMPOClNG SALOON.
Shop Opposite May.
nard's Hotel.

Ladies hair cut in the most fashionable style, ct
ther at his Saloon, or their residence if desirable
Mr.. Berlinghof is recently from New York city,
where he employed in the best establishments.
and consequently feels warranted in guaranteeing
satisfaction to all who may favor him with their Gus
om.
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1863-02-04
BINGH MTON. \ Y

bENNTh HhoN.
IN institution 10 Quatty Young Hea for
BnSiRpSS
u. " LOWELL Principal. Professor of the Science of
Accounts. Practical Accountant, Author of LowelrS
Treatise upon Book Keeping, Diagrams iliustgat-
ing the -ane &c.
JN0 RANKIN, Commercial Accountant, Professor Of
Book keeping and Practical Mathematics
\. WARNER Professor Of Practical and Ornament
al Pepu.anship, Commercial Calculations and Cor
respludcHoe.
j. J CrRrIL, Assistant Teacher in Bookkeeping
Department.
LECTURERS.
Hon. DANIEL :. DICKINSON. IL, d Lecturer on Com
mercal Law and Political Economy.
Hon. Ransom BALLOON, Lecturer on Contracts, Prom
isary Notes and Bills of Exchange.
Rev. Or. T. ANDREWS, Lecturer on Commercial
Ethics.
Students enter at any time; vacation
Gradustes presented with elegantly engraved
Diploma. Usual time required to complete full com
mcrcial course from to II weeks Every student
is guaranteed TO tie competent take charge Of the
books of any business frm and qualified to earn
salary from $500 to $500 per annum Assistance
rendered TO graduates in obtaining situations Board
s. 90 to 50 80 per week
For particulars send for Circular enclosing stamp.
n5-ly.
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1863-02-04

Justices Constable's, and legal Blanks of all
inds, Neatly and Correctly printed on good Paper
d for sale at the Office of the North Branch
xooc4ct"
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1863-02-04
MRS. WOODS
CELEB RATED
9TIM ULAT[BG On c UBD 7
FOR WIIIsKERS AND HAIR.

THE STIMULATING ONGLENT AND INVIG
ORATOR will restore hair the hald head give
lew life and restore to original color gray hair
5ause rod hair TO grow dark. Is warranted to bring
1ut Il fligl, of
The New York herald., 1863-08-31

fVouxrRy BoARp-rRow sEpTEMBBR l. FIRST
N,ss Hoard al 0utvten Duyvtl, thres rnutess wek
from dercs Of Hudson Rvsr Railroad Apply 70 CuAs y.
J0iINsiJN, ,ss5 Broadway.
The New York herald., 1863-08-31
COUNTRY BOARD.

A CARD. .-CLIPTON, STATEN ISLAND. : FAMILIES
n desiring accommodation during ths sn,a,an % , mcnsh.
mar squire Rooms asd good shie at 40 am ftsie
T. ID. Laner. Esa: fresh usiik esa vese'socsi ons
hour from the city omni5us ~ house.
The New York herald., 1863-08-31

SIANrED-By A YOUNG RESPEcTABLE GERMAN
w glrl. situation in Bro0klyn, chlldrens nurse.
Apply at 81 East Houston s., IN ihe sesar store.
The New York herald., 1863-08-31

f,ouSrRy BOARD At %coRxwAALL-A % FEW PER
~. i,srs,,ts n. miles from landing Terms e5 week
xflress j g. Cornell, Cornwall Orange county, H. y
S,orxrhY BOARD wAHrED-FoR A. SMALL 'FANr.
" " Tor The mouth of t.ine, ~ " esss Of 40
3U.3 Pvu oisc
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1863-10-13

grcn ibs Londen 1paen. sspt,nbsr ).

From the London Index, Septsmber 81
l. has bean our almost invsTisble rule to treat
with silent contempt the meRdscioUs assertions
Of the Federal Government and It's hired adVO
Gates and spies in this couRtry. At the request
Of some frieuds we consent to make an eXcep-
tioR in reference to the reported dlsaffsction Of
North Carolina from the Confederate States.
suffice i. to say that the genius Of Yankeedom
never forged a more unmiligatgd iaisehOOd. It
is pretended that Governor Vance, desDaiTinZ Of
the success Of the South, is DESTROYS Of reunion.
We have before Us a letter from Governor
Vance 20 the agent OF North Carolina in this
country, dated 'Rslsish, July l0sh, 1868" and
from which we are permitted to make the follow
ing extracts;
The resources of eur State anl the Confsds-
rscy hsve developed in such Il degree that we
have every assurance of being able to clothe our
troops with our own goods, and our vast smonnt
Of captures has given US an abundance of arms
The fall of Vicksburg, though creating some
dependency, mas not discouraged Us.
On The whole our prospects are better than
they were this time last year. Our people are
adopting themselves to a state Of war, our re-
sources are developing wonderfully, our army is
becoming veteran and invincible, and our crop
prospects,, with the harvest already in, almost
exceed belief.
That the Raleigh Standard can publish the
articles sscTlbed to it must convince the most
skepticsl that the Confederate press is complete
ly FREE; and that the Confederate Government
must be strong and popular to permit the publ
cation Of what the North would call reasonable
articles. II Mr.. Lincoln granted his subjects
e quail liberty, his lease for Office would not be
worth many weeks purchase.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1863-10-13
THR G0oD "a uARTrAHs.

EDITORS APPEAL: That there are some bright
sparks left in the hearts Of our people, has been
exhibited during the past few weeks When our
wounded began to come down the Western and
Atlantic railroad, the ladies of Gainesville
quickly responded TO the call Of humanity
which appealed to them. Arrangements were
made by which soms of the trains were stopped
from ten to twenty minutes at that place, dur-
ing which time the soldiers had 80 opportunity
to psrtake of the many good and wholesome
thngg offered them Nowhere in our eKps-
renee during the war, have we seen more kind
ness exhibited than these noble and large
hearted ladies h1ve shown. We cannot iudivi3-
ualze, but to one and al our heartfelt thanks
are given. We arc conscious that if the ocea-
sion again occurs, they will SIS zsRlously and
promptly render assistance. The people a.
lsrge will remember thst al these donations
were the free of rings Of people many Of whom
are refugees, and who were compelled to buy
them at great cost, bat this did not abate their
libersIity.
In Atlanta, that great vortex Of sin, that pool
where the people generally suppose the devil
aud exf0TtionerF reign, some extraordinary ex-
e~eIlence has been developed, under the stimu-
lstion of the great spirit OF charity and humSn-
ity. The ladies have met the haif-sssEved ana
wounded at al hours of tho day and night, and
given them food out Of lhsir abundance. We
noticed, for once, as a curiosity, that no ques
tons Of regiments were asked. The ]solliprn
of ell States fared alike. This is right. Cursed
be the spirit and contemplate uugraciousness
which provides for the men from spscisl States.
Blessings rest on the good hearts who dis
tn ute from the bounteous hand. irrespective Of
State lines. To the ladies of Atlanta the sol
der is much indebted. They can rest assured
their goodness has been appreciated and thank
fully received
It was doubted whether the men of Atlanta
would leave their ~money-bsgs and mArts of trade
and lend q helping hand to the soldier, The
past two weeks have taught US that not all
is wickedness and want of heart here. At
lsnta has found her quota Of good and true
hearted men, and we think destruction does not
await the city. To the citizens who have ls-
bored faithfully and lAboriously for the wounded
from the historical and decisive field of ChiCkR
manga, the soldiers must ever return the incense
of thanks from the affairs Of grateful hearts.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1863-10-13

Little has occurred since Friday to vary the
mOn0tOpy of "the siege" 0nr James island
batteries peTseyere in their slow but harsssinp
fire against Morris island, 10 which they are oc-
c~ssionally aided by the guns OF Fort M0ultns
The enemy replies but rarely, and always from
his old batteries at Gadbeny hill The eur
which was mounted a few days ago at Cam
Minis point, is still the only piece in position or
that extremity OF Morris island IL will be- seer
Thai Yankee COTTespUndents writing from Gil
mOrs'S hssdqusrtOrs, predict that nothing
startling need BE- looked for from this quarter
until the middle Of The present month.
Al q late hour on Saturday night, while the
boat which carries The mail between Fort Sumter
snd The city, was on her way down the haTbor,
her crew deserted 10 the darkness, q short dis
lance this side of the fort, = mail boat moving
quietly along Our men, As it happened, we're
wholly unnamed, but they quickly determined t.
play q bluff game on their unknown neighbOrs,
aud called out Justify 70 the occupants of the
mail soat to pull alongside and surrender
This boldness proved successful, and two Yam
KEGS, in the uniform OF their army, and fully
armed and equipped with guns, glasses, etc
yielded themselves as prisoners. They were
brought to tie city yesterday morning, and are
lodged ia Jail
We understand that those men profess to be-
iong to an infantry regiment, and say they were
sent by Gilmore with dispatches to Dahlgren.
The dispstcbus, ascending 70 their story, were
thrown OyeTboSra ana sunk when thsy were ffst
hailed fAsy explain their pTesencs 20 close 10
For Sumter by saying that IN tbs da kne,s they
nad lost their reckoning, aud had mistaken The
iUTt Tor the lrUasides -ChaTtesf0H Mercury.