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North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1863-08-12
HOW TO SHARPEN A sCYTHE.

Mower" writes to the AnleLicGn Agri
eulturist: I" To properly grind and whet
scythe requires soms little practical skill, in
the attainment of which the beginner may be
assisted by few hints. The cutting edge
of a scythe or similar instrument, when ex-
amined by microscope, shows numerous
ine projecting points series of minute
wedges which are to be driven into the sub
stance operated on, to seperate the adjoin-
ing parts. In order that thev may enter
the more readily, these points should incline
in the direction OF the strokes given with
the blade of the instrument. In cuttiIg
with the scythe, the edge strikes .he grass
at an angle Of forty-flve degrees, and hence
the grinding should be done SO as to have
the points set in that direction to the blade.
This is done by keeping the blade firmly
upon the stone, with the point drawn to-
ward the body of the holder, at the above
mentioned angle with the edge of the stone
Commence to grind st the heel and move it
steadily along as the work progresses, until
the point is reached then grind the other
oAdO Al IdO Oaii40 tA4AAAuCl' ANCfCl luO tuC
scythe back and forth upon the stone as
though endeaTorng to whet it. The revo-
luton of the stone will wear away the steel
much better than rubbing in this manner,
By which the edge is likely to be made
rounding, and to be set irregularly. 1t is
preferable to hold the scythe so that the
stone will revolve toward the edge. In this
way the holder can see when the edge is
reached and the PARTICLES ground off are
carried away clean. In the opposite method
o: grinding there is danger of making
feather" edge, which will readily crumble
of, and leave the scythe almost or quite as
dull as before. The blade should be ground
equally on both sides. In whetting scythe,
lay the rife or whetsene fat against the
side of tae blade, nd give light quick stroke
downward and forward, in the direction of
the edge, so that the scratches it makes
shall keep the points set in the same direc-
tion as given them by the grinding. By
following these simple Suggestions, scythe
may be made to hold its cd ge twice ss lorg
as when The rife is drawl along the edge
almost at random. A few strokes carefully
grTen will enable the workman to keep the
right direction and whet rapidly"
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1863-08-12
farmer's Gnl II III II.
VENTELATING HAY-STACkS.

II is not every farmer who has barn-room
For all the hay that he cuts, ana must neces-
sarily stack some of it out doors. Newly
made hay, when exposed to the weather in
he stack, is more liable to injury from heat
ing than that which is put into the barn.
It also frequently occurs that from threaten
ed bad weather, or in order to secure hay
YThieh is cut near the close of the week, that
it is put up before it is thoroughly cured
Injury from these causes may be entirely
prevented by exercising little care in ven
tilating the stack when it is put up. With
this precaution, hay that is quite green will
cure finely in the stack, and come out sweet
or and better than that which too much eX
posed to the sun in curing. Our practice
has been, first, to lay good foundation for
the stack, of old rails or poles, laying two
tiers, and crossing them then to stand five
or six others up in the center, eight feet long,
and two feet apart at the bottom, the ends
coming together at the top. If these are al
lowed to extend to the top of the stack, they
will be in the way of finishing of, as the
stack dminishes. But in order to extend
the opening to the top, when the ends OF the
poles are reached, round smooth stick is
prepared for the purpose and inserted be-
tween the ends of the rails at the top, and
the stack built Up, and as it rises the stick
is drawn mp, and when the stack is some
what settled it is taken out entirely. A
hole is bored through the end of the stick
and rope or wooden pin inserted to draw
the stick up with. This centre piece may
be six or eight inches in diameter thu:
leaving an air passage from the bottom tt
the top of the stack. When the hay ha;
passed trough the sweating process, aud al
danger of moulding is passed, the opening a
the tor IS closed with cap Of straw or hay
This precaution costs but little labor, and i
many times compensated by the superior
quality of the hay.-Country Gentleman.
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1863-08-12
SPREADING MANURE FROM THE
CART.

In the application Of manure as top
dressing for moving lands, william Bacon
writes to the Country Gentleman that he had
much trouble in getting it spread evenly and
seasorably, so long as he practicei the old
plan Of dumping it and spreading the heaps
afterwards. lie now spreads it directly
from the cart, and thus states the adyantag-
es of that mode -" We ct it on the sur
face more evenly, and in Tie aggregate in a
less amount of time, az. or tbs third we
claim that the soone. tie land gets the ben
efit oft. The only @gawback that / know
OF IS, that ;!.e lean. must stand still little
longer while spreading than dumping, but
as the team is kept for the benefit of the
farm, there is probably no loss of time in
that"
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1863-08-12
Registers Notice.

NOTICE is hereby given that the following &C.
" counts are fled in this flee viz
The Final count Of Lewis Ager administrator Of
the Estate of oil, mon Aveiv late of Falls township
deceased fled June 9th, 1863.
The final account Of Lewis NJ Austin adnnistra-
tor of the estate Of David G. Arstin late of North
morel and t,wIsliY Gtt'asof, fled Jolly 7fh, 1863.
This is therefore to give notice TO all creditors.
Legates ard cLCr Itrtrs interested that the above
named acc cunts will te presented TO the Orphan
Court for Wyoming CO uIty to he Leld IN Tupkhan
mock on Mon day the l7th day OF August e1t,
confirmation and allowan
SINTON VILLA Register
Registers oGine.
rgrkhaDnccl July 9l'h, 1856
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1863-08-12
SINGER & cos.
LETTBR A" FAMILY SEWING MCHINE

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-an anything from Pilot or Beaver
Cloth, down to the softest Gauze Gossarer Tissue
and is ever ready to do its work to perfection 1t
can fell hem, 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 "A" Family Sewing Machine
Folding Case, which is now becoming So popular, is
as its name implies one that be folded into
box or case which, when opened, makes a 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 Il
deliberately finished art can make them.
The Branch Offices are well supplied with silk
twist thread, needles OIL etc, Of the very best quail
ity.
Send for copy of Singer Co.'S Gazette"
M. SINGER s CO.
458 Broadway, n. y.
PHILADELPHIA OFFICE, $40 Chestnut St
Mrs. c. T. Marsh, and d. A. Bardwell, Esq, agents
i'll Tunkhannock
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1863-08-12

EE Ata Sunday School the other after
noon, bright looking little fellow was asked,
" What is conscience!" He answered, very
properly, ''An inward monitor" And,
" What is monitor 2' "Oh, Que of the
ronclads."
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1863-08-12

E " So your lit.le boy goes to schoo
already ?''
"Of course, he does"
"Does he learn anything
You'd better believe it."
"Can he write already 90
He writes like lawyer"
You don't say so %
eyes SO that nobody can read it,"
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1863-08-12

81 Tommy, my son, what arc you do
ing there with your feet dangling in the wa
ter Trying to catch cold, Ma, so that 7
may have some more of those cough lozenges
you gave me yesterday.
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1863-08-12
Wise ami 4tbermlse.

E A married couple who were notori-
ous for their continual quarres, changed their
mode Of life. and became as noted fer their
conjugal happiness. The old lady having
been asked the cause of the change, replied;
"The old man and have got on we'll enough
together since we kept the two bears in the
house" "Two bears % exclaimed the neigh
Dor. Yes said she, " bear and forbear.''
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1863-08-12

L9 The Grand Rapids Eage man says
he wouldn't mind the high prices of wood
ha'f SO much, il all the neighbors hadn't
taken to the disgusting habit of locking their
wood house doors at night"
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1863-08-12
COMMERCIAL COLLEGE,
BIN .sIToN, n. Y.

BIN GH--hIOS, n. n
IN Iast,tUtion to Qualify Young DE" TOR
Business.
D. W. LOWELL, Principal, Professor of the Science OF
Accounts Practical Accountant, Author of Lowell s
Treatise upon Book Keeping, Diagrams ilustrat-
ing the same, &c.
JEo. RANKIN, Commercial Accountant, Professor of
Bookkeeping and Practical Mathematics.
A. J. WARNER, Professor of Practical and Ornament
al Penmanship, Commercial Calculations and Cor
respondence.
J. J. CuR1IL, Assistant Teacher in Bookkeeping
Department.
LECTURERS.
Hon. DANIEL S. DICKINSON, LII, D Lecturer on Com
mercial Law and Political Economy.
Hon. RANSOM BALLOON, Lecturer on Contracts, Prom
isary Notes and Bills of Exchange.
Rev. DIR. Z. ANDREWS Lecturer Commercial
Ethics
Students enter at any time vacation
Graduates are presented with an elegantly engraved
Diploma Usual time required to complete full com
mercial course, from to IL weeks. Every student
is guaranteed to be competent to take charge of the
books of any business firm, and qualified to earn
salary from $500 to $500 per annum. Assistance
rendered to graduates in obtaining situations. Board
S2 90 to So so per week
For particulars send for Circular, enclosing stamp
n5-ly.
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1863-08-12

SALT1NG STocK.-Probably we do not
know all the uses of salt in the animal econ
omy; but few are obvious. II acts bepn.
hcially upon the liver, yields a supply Of soda
TO the bile, and gives increased nutritiye DOW
er to food. 1t acts as vermlfuge, keeping
the bowels of stock free from worms. and
gives increased tone to the stomach. 1t tend
to prevent rot in sheep: IS TO the amount
and time of giving it, farmers Disagree
Some are accustomed to salt their stock reg.
ularly once week. Many successful far
ners keep salt within reach Of their stock
believing that they will eat only as nature
RequireR,
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1863-08-12

Ea A loving heart and pleasant coun-
tenauce are corAidites which man should
never fail to take with him. They will best
season his food and soften his pillow 1t
were great thing for man, that his wife
and children should say of him. He never
brought frown of unhappiness across the
threshold.
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1863-08-12

h@ Come home, my son." said pa
rent to one vho had been from home for
sometime :" come home, aaJ your mather
will kill the fatted calf for you"
Tell her not to do it, father" replied the
offspring, "for lve lived on YEA! ever since
I've been here. T"ll her to kii,a quarter
Of pig ipstcad.7
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1863-08-12

Is A country paper, in pulling a soap
says it is the " best ever used for cleaning a
dirty mans face. We have tried it, and
therefore we know"
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1863-08-12

Give the Devil his due" Ger
talnly, says cotemporary but it is better
to have no dealings with the devil, and there
will be nothing due him.
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1863-08-12

Ge One hour lost in the morning will
put back all the business of the day ami
one hour gained by rising early, will make
one month in the year.
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1863-08-12

EI 1t is a mistake to suppose that
" time is money We know of two or three
railroads that make nrst rate time bu. not
bit of money.
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1863-08-12

GA Silent gratitude was we'll exempli-
he'd by the little boy, who, when asked
whether he thanked the lady for the stick
OF candy she had given him, replied: Eyes,
but [ did not tell her so.''
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1863-08-12

EA A Scotch gentleman puts the post
age stamps on wrong side up on his letters,
and calls it with very tender feeling turn
ing penny!
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1863-08-12

g The boys of Rosenerans' army have
Der happens to be snapped up-sudden ly
caught-by the enemy, they say he was
Il" snaveled."
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1863-08-12

ES A newspaper editor in the interlo.
OF Wisconsin, who was recently married, ap-
pended to the announcement the following :
Cards issued upon short notice, at three
dollars per thousand.
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1863-08-12

- Some Of the domestic evils of drunk
ennesS are houses without windows, gardens
without tillage, barns without roofs, children
without clothing principles, morals or man
ners.
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1863-08-12

IL A Frenchman, intending to COM
pliment young lady by calling her gentle
lamb, said "She is as one mutton as is
small"
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1863-08-12

g. Paddy, where's the whiskey gave
you to clean the windows with 2" "Och,
master: Just drank it, and thought if |
breathed on the glass il would be all the
same :"
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1863-08-12

Every young lady knows her lover by
heart, but that's often a very uncertain
kind acknowledge.
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1863-08-12

Never associate with a fellow that does
not pay his debt. If fellow won't paw, his
COMPANY won't
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1863-08-12

Matrimonial history is narrative Of MANY
1oordS: but the story Of love may be told in
few letters.
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1863-08-12

EA lover must have his clothes hand
somely cut out, or he may be handsome ly
cut out himself.
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1863-08-12

An officer being much intoxicated, an old
soldier observed that he was afraid there was
something wrong at heat quarters.
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1863-08-12
MOVING NORTH.
,eave New York from footof Courtland

~ 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 Pttston,
Kingston and Wilkesbarre; and the Train moving
South connects at Junction with Trains for Bethle-
hem, Mauch Chunk, Reading and Harrisburg.
Passengers to and from New York change cars
Junction. To and From Philadelphia, via. B. d. Il.
R., leave or take cars at Hope.
For Pittston, Kingston and Wilkes Barre take i.
& B. R. r. cars at Scranton.
For Jessup, Archibald and Carbondale, take 0mni-
bus at Scranton.
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1863-08-12

IL II is almost as easy to be contemp,
tuouS as contemplate. lie who is the first
is both.
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1863-08-12
NEW GROCERY
AND
Provision
STORE!

The Subscriber has opened Grocery and Provis-
ion Store in the Store Room, formerly occupied by
Thos 0sterhout, in the borough of Tunkhannock
and intends to keep on hand a good assortment of
such articles usually sold in such estab
lishment. lie intends to deal in but good goods
and to dispose of them at just small advance upon
cost it is possible for any to do with safety to
himseIf-being willing to share in these " hard
times" the profits with his customers. Any one wish
ing purchase any Of the following articles will do
we'll to cali on the subscriber before purchasing else
where.
Tea, Coffee, Sugar, Molasses, Syrup,
Kerosene, Candles, Tobacco, Snuff,
Saleratus, Sal Soda, Ginger,
Pepper, Allspice, CHINA
mon, n u I'M egs,
Cloves, Raisins,
Cream of
Tartar,
Pork, White Fish, Mackcrel, Trout.
Nails, Glass, Wheat Flour, Buck
wheat Flour, Corn Meal. But
ter, Cheese, Eggs, Apples,
Vinegar, Starch, Pen
Holders, PEN
ellis, Ink, "a
per, Envel-
opes,
Pocket Books, Money Purses, Spool
Thread, Linen Thread, Sewing
Silk, Buttons, Thlmbles, Pins,
Needles, Shawl Pins,
Watch G yards,
Buck Skin, Cot
ton, Silk, and
Lisle thread
Gloves,
Cotton and Woolen Socks and Hose,
Suspenders, Spectacles, Tobacco
Boxes, Coarse, Fine, Dress and
Circle Go m bs, Fl air
Brushes, Shaving
Boxes, Soaps,
&c, &c,
Also, general assortment Of custom made Boots
and Shoes of the very best quality warranted also
salt by the barrel. Wanted in exchange for goods
and for which the highest market price will be paid
Grain Of all kinds, Buckwheat Flour, Butter, Eggs
Beeswax, Honey, Lard, Talow Poultry, Paper Rags
Dried Peaches, Beans, Onions &c.
GEO. LEIGHTON
Tunkhannock Dec. 10, 1862.
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1863-08-12
MANUFACTORY!

The subscriber h.. inst orene 4 new Furniture
Cabinet and Char Mnu'sctory in Turkhanno,,,
next door to c. NJ. Rooms grocery store where are
kept on hand and manufactured to order:
TABLES Of all sizes, patterns, and styles.
CHAIRS Cane-seat, Flag bottom, and common.
BUREAUS Of all styles. sizes, and prices.
BEDSTEADS; Cottage and common.
CENTRE TABLES, WORK STANDS, BOOK
CASES and indeed every thing which can be found
in the largest furniture establishments in the country,
which he will sell at prices as low as they can BE
bought in any town outside of the cities. Being
isfed that he can compete, both in workmanship and
prices with any establishment in the country he So
iiciis the public patronage.
REPAIRING of all kinds done in a neat, substan-
tiaI and workmanlike manner.
N B.-Old canc-seat chairs, w-seated and re-
paired
UNDERTAKING.-Havn Hearse of his own
and having had much experience, he will attend to
this department of the business on short notice. and
in satisfactory manner
ABRAHAM HAAS.
July l6, l862.-vln49ly
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1863-08-12

A DATlUEhL DEMUCRATlG NEHSPAPER
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cy Of the Democratic party, and will therefore nee
essary favor the restoration of the Union as il
and defend the Constitution of the United States ar
that of this Commonwealth.
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Jects of newspaper comment including Of course and
preemlne nty at this time, all questions connected
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Les MuLddieS d. Erreur1
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the above work. do hereby promise and agree to
send tree of charge) to any young who will
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NEGISItIa IuH"I
rgrkLaBnorl July elth, 1855
The mountain Democrat., 1863-07-18
NUMBER %.

MIcHIeAN ExPERIENcE.-- You sss, I
went to bed pretty all fred we'll used up,
after bully day on the old road. hefoso.
the plank was laid, ~calc1latin' on good
snOoze! Wal, just as the sbivers began
to ease of, kinder felt suthin' tryin' to
pull off my shirt, and diggin' their feet
into the small of my back to get a good
hold. Wriggled and twisted, doubled
and puckered-all TO no use-crept again
in like sin. Bimeby got up and struck
light to look around a spell-found
about a peek of bed bugs scattered
aronnd and more drapping off my shirt
and runnin' down my leg every mint.
Swept off place on the floor, shook out
a quilt, laid down and kivered up for q
nap. No use mounted on to me like a
parcel Of rats on n IN, al tub dug hole
in the kiverlid and crawled through, and
gave me fits for tying TO hide.
Got up again aud went down stairs,
got SluSh bucket from the wagon, made
a circle Of tar on the floor, laid down on
the inside and felt comfortable that time
any how. left the light burnin', and
watched EN-; see EN- get together and
have a camp meelin' about it, and they
went off in squad, with an old gray
headed one on the top, right up on the
wall and TO the ceiIiu', till they got to the
right spot, then dropped down right
plump into my face! Fact, by thunder.
Wal, swept them mp again and made
circle on the celin' too. Thought had
EN- foul this time but swan to man,
if they didn't pull Straws out Of the bed,
credible expression in our visage, he
c!enched his story thus:
at is so, whether you believe it or
not, and some of them walked across on
stills. Bed bugs are cautious critters,
and no mistake, especially the Kalamazoo
kind"