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North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1864-11-23

we tdAe ifoW tue OoIulno'a Co. papers,
the following. 1t speaks for itself:
Neck PULLING IN JACKSON.
Columbia County SIS :
Leonard r Cole, of Jackson township, in
said township of jackson, and is sixteen
wears of cge. That on Saturday afternoon
November 5th, three soldiers came to his
fathers house and searched it. They then
went toahe barn and depotant started to the
orchard near it TO drive out the sheep to
another field. One Of the soldiers stopped
him and took him TO the stable In the barn
Two Of them were there, They said they
would make me tell where my father was
told them did not know that he had
gone on Monday week to the mountain, up
West Creek gap, to hunt, and told them the
way there. During. the examination they pat
rope round my neck and threw it over a
NOV pole and drew on it. One OF them held
the rope aud The other had bpok to set
down what said. The one with the book
directed the other 10 pull harder. He said
my father had been there two hours before.
that there was no use my denying it. de-
MED ne had been there. The rope was pull
ed until my heels were drawn off the floor
and was blinded and unable to speak. NV
mother aud EhzabethH Robbins approach
ing, they took off the rope aud staggered
out Of the stable. Oae of them! had a rope
with him and they obtained another piece in
The stable and tied the two together to dra W
me up. had answered the questions they
had asked me and had not given them any
uncivil iangu age,
do not know the names Of the soldiers
IN the stable but would know them upon
seeing them. TIE third one, was Ephralm
Kline of Benton township. He was at the
COrncrlb between the House and BAN.
LEONARD R. COLE.
Sworn and subscribed before me, Nov. z
1854.
JESSE COLEMAN. Prothonotary
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1864-11-23

E@ Our readers will excuse any errors
of omission or commission in our paper this
week. Other duties have prevented us from
giving the attention to local and news items
which we would desire.
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1864-11-23
ADMTNIsTRATRIX's NOTICE,

Notice is hereby given that letters bf Adminstra-
tiou on the Estate of Andrew Sickler Dec'i, havs
been grante1 to the Undersigned All persons in
debted to sail Estate are requested to make inmedi-
ate payment. anl those having claims against the
same will present them duly authenticated for settle
ment. FANNY SICkLER.
Tunkhannock Pa. AdmT'L
November, 9Th 1864. Ee
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1864-11-23
Special Notices.
Administrators Notice

Letters Of Administration on the estate of Henry
W. Fassett late of Windhnm Township decd. Hav-
ing been gran ed to the Undersigned. All persons
having claims against Estate request tn prescn
present them duly authenticated for settlement
all person, inicbte to sail Estate are requested
make immediate payment to, .r. ..t
..--.. AHIRA GAY, Admir-. or
CAROLINE III EASSETT Admr Il
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1864-11-23

some men abut4thez crew returned a-a'feebles
fire. -
il Is asserted that there was great loss of
life at all points in the struggle that took
place with revolvers and cold steel, and that
it did not last long, for the complemenE Of
the Florida was reduced by nearly fifty men,
Among TIE dead is sal d to be the officer Of
the deck, who received a ball in the breast
and it is said that az officer named Stone, was
killed from shot in his mouth. Another
officer leaping on board Of the Wachusett,
struck about him and fell dead under the ma
ny blows dealt at him. .-,.-.-....
Four sailors of the fifteen: who leaped into
the sea escaped, aad these were picked up by
vessels lying near The other eleven were shot
In the water by the enemy. % -.... gs.-
After this brief contest there came an inter
val of silence which was broken by prolonged
cheers from the Wachusett. m f. .-..s
The chief Of division, Gervasco Mancabo,
sent barge under the command of Lleuten,
| ant Earella, on board of the Wachusett, to
| tell its captain to anchor at once, or he would
sink him if he tried to continue his provoca-
ton. To this the latter replied, that on his
word OF honor, he would do no more,. and
that he would 60 back to his anchorage. -
This answer was given to the officer. the
commander of the steamer not allowing him
| to come on board. 3D.. ,.s.....z., fae -~s.
But the steamer Waehusett had smartly
made fast cable to the Florida, and he feigu-
ed to return to its anchorage. steering to the
south. She passed about cables length from
the bow of the corvette ID. Januara, which
then opened fire, sending eight shots at j the
steamer, which did not return the fire, and to
the contrary, forced its speed to put itself out
of range of the fire. -. g ..o .=.als a.-
Government vessels Immediately put up
stea q and sail, for chase, determined to
capture the American vessels, but they had
got too much start" .r .a. .-.-..
The Journal further says: n.-l-f .r ..-
ION the 9TH, as soop as it. tecame known
that an insult had been offered to our flag
by the United States Steamer Wachusett in
capturing the G. S. Steamer Florida in our
port during the night time, crowd went to
the Office of the United States consul and
forcing in the door took the arms that were
there, and threw them about tho streets as
far as the lower city. -.. ......-
In front of the Alfaudeja, some sailors of
the Florida tried to get hold Of the arms, but
they would not be given to them. A force of
police was then ordered cut at once, and was
placed on guard befor the house in which the
consul was, the force remaining there all
night The President of the province cancelled
tie e er0gutur Of the American consul. Tie
V,cec' usul, Wilson, " no had gone TO sleep on
board of the steamer Wachusett, also went
away with him leaving the consulate vacant.
On the 1th October bark was engagsd.b |
the captain of the Florida to carry to England
the eighty men of his crew left IN shore, who |
were to sail on the l4th, the captain rnd 9th |
er officers to follow in the next British ma il
steamer. to be under the protection of that
flag. -
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1864-11-23

q EE A paper speaks of man "who died
"lthout the aid ADt a physician. f" Such in.
stances Of deathnsre exceedingly rare. 3'tsrs
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1864-11-23
WHAT WILL THE GOVERNMENT of
rr,se BRAZIL Do. fs r. sr.. r-o'-

In the matter of the Wachusett and the
Florida, similar case occurred in our diplo-
macy, when JEFFERSON was Secretary of
State, IN which ue occupied the position now.
held oy Brazil II was the capture, ,inDela ware
bay within our jursd'c ton, Of the British
ship Grange by the French frigate J. Embus
code. Previous to making any official de
u,and en- the French government, Mr.. j ET
FERsoN submitted the case TO the Attorney
General Of the United States for his opin-
ion, as to whether so large -, expanse of
water as Delaware Bay is within our'Juris
diction. Mr.. RANDOLPH, in his opinion,
cited numerous authorities establishing our
right, and concluding his'le in these words
"fhe conclusion, then, is that the Grange has
been seized oD neutral ground. II this be
admitted the duty arising from the Heg4l act
is restitution" The resulting consequence
was SO undeniable that he deemed it super
flnt us to argue it, Mr. Jefferson accordingly
addressed toa N De Ternant, the French
minister, letter, dated May IS, l793, Of
which the passage here inserted is an extract
The Capture of the British ship Grange
by the French frigateP Embuscade, within
the Delaware, has been the subject of a for
mer letter to you. On full and mature con
siderstion, the government deems the cap
ture to have been unquestionably within its
jurisdiction, and that, according to the rules
of neutrality, and the protecrIon it owes to
all persons while within its limits, il is
bound to see that the crew be liberated, and
the vessel and cargo restored to their former
owners. The Attorney General of the Unit
ell States has made statement of the ground
OF this determination, O copy of which | have
the honor to inclose you. I am, in ecnse
quenceQbharged by the President of the
United States to express to you his
expectation, and at the same time
his confidence, that you will be pleased. to
take immediate and effectual measures for
having the ship Grange and her cargo restor
ed to the British owners, and the persons
taken on board ofher:set at liberty an
This is correct exposition of thelaw; and,
as against our government, IL is conclusive. 81
If theitf re, B'az'; shr o<es TO stand on the ex
trcme limit Of her rights, the letter ofthe
law will Justify her. The case of Masor, 1
and SLIDrLL, also, has o bearing upon the mat
ter. s2y Fas' - 73S"oI III t''' ha7ii
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1864-11-23

WuAr a misfortune to the Abolitionists
stopping the slave trade We should have
have had to day SO many more brave, loyal
black soldiers ! {, Perhaps an arraDgemenrcan,
be made to import the nsxtlot of substitutes
direct from Africa. They ought not to cost
oyer $500 per man.. and we should be sure of
getting pure blood, unmixed wlh thlst of trait
tors /! Nobody but Coppsrheads would op-
pose it. ,.s--,
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Military Rule in Columbia County.

We take from the Columbia Co. papers,
the following 1t speaks for itself:
Neck PULLING IN JACKSON.
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1864-11-23

SHERlDAN's Policy IN, TIE, VIRGINIA Val
Ley The London Times denounces Sheri-
dams brutal policy in the Valley of the She.
nandoah as follows 'e.i '-
The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1864-04-30

For SORE THRoAT.-Take' salt pork,
sprinkle plentifully with salt and black
pepper, and bind on the throat; change it
frequently till cured. Use the following
gargle: alum, borax, chloride of potash,
black or cayenne pepper, pulverized golden
seal, each one drachm, and two drachms OF
common salt. Put all in q common sized
tea cup, fill half of boiling water, and after
standing a few minutes, fill with good
strong vinegar. / have thoroughly tested
the above, and urge everybody to remem-
Der it in time of need!
The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1864-04-30

FEEDING CALvEs.-A friend of ours,
says the Genesee Farmer, who has had 9
great success in raising calves on skinned
milk and 'corn pudding" adopts the fol-
lowing method: He never let's the calf
suck the cow, but teaches it to drink out of
pail, when the calf is three or four days
old, he takes teacupfull Of corn meal and
pours pint of hot water over it, stirs it
up and lets it scald a few minutes. He
then pours on three or four quarts of
skinned milk, or as much as the calf
can drink. In the meantime he has q
piece of iron heating, which, whom red
hot, he stirs in the milk. This ''scorching
the milk he considers of the greatest i'm
portance when CALVES are fed on skinned
milk-it prevents it from securing the
calves. As the calf grows older he in
creases the quantity Of corn meal. When
three weeks old, he gives a pint at least, at
each meal. The milk at first is only twelve
hours from milking, but as the calf grows
older, the milk may be allowed to stand
"A or SO hours before skimming.
The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1864-04-30
A GRICULTURAL WAREHOUSE
n AND SEED STORE,

~ AMI SEED
NO. q WATER STREET.
Burlington, Iowa.
have taken the above stand where FARMERS
will at all times find q well selected stock Of
standard Agricultural Implements and Seeds.
My stock consists in part Of
Fty7n Wagons Ihreshers, Ooter Hullers, Keepers
and MOIers, Wheat Drills
Tanning Mills, Cutting Boxes, Corn Stalk Cut
tiers, Corn Tultivators Corn Planters, Corn Shell
ers, Horse Hay Forks, Cider Mills Horse Hay
RAkes, Peoria and Canton uu) Flows, Hay
Presses, Cane Mills and EvapOrators, &C, &c.
seeds! seeds! See0sI
Timothy, clover, Hemp, Buckwheat, Oonasee-
ana and Imphee Sugar Cal 9 Seed, Early Irish
and Nansemond Sweet Potatoes, &c, &C
Utica Nn.) and Louisville Cement and Plaster
Paris always ON hand.
Repairs for Cases Racine MassiliOn, Canton
and Pitts Chicago Threshers, Beloit Atkins Self
Raking and other Reapers
The highest market price always paid for Cio-
ver Timothy and Flax Seed. Farmers wanting
in the above line are requested to give
me call. Orders by mail promptly ate nded to.
feb26- w6m s. B. WRIGHT. :
The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1864-04-30
CHEEP WASH TOBACCO,

CHEEP WASH TOBACCO,
- Win not injure the most delicate animal
Kills Ticks on Sheep.
Cures Scab on Sheep.
Kills all Vermin on Animals and Birds.
Cures all Skin Diseases on Animals.
Kills Bugs on Roses, Lice on House Plants.
Kills Canker Worm on Apple Trees.
= Kills Bed Bugs and Water Reaches
b Kills all Vermin that infest Grape and Cran-
berry Vines.
: One Found Of this Extract ,ctu make l6 gallons
,cGSh.
= For sale by all Druggists, and at Country
q and Agricultural Stores.
Price IS cents per pound. A liberal discount
to the trade and large purchasers.
= Or3ers promptly sent by express.
!, JAMES F. LEVIN,
Agent South Down Co.,
q q Central Wharf, Boston.
8 Merrill and Shute. Agents for Iowa, Wis.
G consin and Michigan, ~ Lake ST.. Chicago,
Ill feb1rWeOw6m
The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1864-04-30

What are the objections to removing the
Naval Academy back to Annapolis? First,
il is said that it will be brought back into
immediate proximity to the Army. It will
be observed that the amendment which l
propose does not seek to bring back the
Academy until the commencement Of the
academic year 1866, which will be in Sep
TENDER of that year. do not seek to dis.
turb the Army at this time. understand
from the chairman Of the Committee on
Military Affairs that the Secretary of War
deems It important to the interests of the
public service that the Army should keep
possession of Annapolis for the present !;
and did not intend to put in the attitude
of throwing any impeachment in the way of
the War Department, or Of the proper
prosecution Of the affairs of that Depart
ment. / have therefore proposed in this
amendment, in order to give all parties
ample time, that the Academy may re-
main at Newport until September, 1865.
An objection was made when this propo-
sition was under consideration year ago
to the return of the Academy to Annap-
oils because Of the alleged and disloyalty
of the people of Maryland. trust, after
the recent developments in that State,
that that argument will not be urged to-
day.
The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1864-04-30
TIE : peculia, ala,s

The peculiar salp, !.
infection ], which y \
ScRoFuLA lurk.
the constitution, !
multitudes Of men :
either produces ), n
produced BY a Y
feebled, vitia,ed ~
Of the blood, sh.ss
that fluid becone. g; :
competent to 49,
|th.e vital fsrc,s a.
vigorous actiel NJ
: leaves a The systen !.
fall into disorder !.
decay. The serrf.l
The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1864-04-30

We desire to say to the public that "a connr.
our attention to the retail business IN THIS
CITY and consequently keep . BETTER and
La 1FH assortment. for retail trade here. than
fer our customers frst class goods In Bufiineton
CLEANED rom every market, and sold at he
LOWEST PRICES. This will be Demonstrated
The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1864-04-30

ordered there Tor INSTRUCTION.. There has
never been any act of Congress positively
establishing 2 naval academy, but there
haye been numerous acts recognizing its
existence, 1t the place have mentioned.
The ground upon which Fort Severn was
erected was purchased by the Government
In 1906, and the Notifications were built un-
der the direction of the present General J..
q. Totem, the first labor, ! believe, Of that
eminent 0f6cer and faithful public servant.
The original site included only seven acres.
Since It Vas Transferred to the Navy De-
pertment BY purchases made in pursuance
Of the acts Of March 3, l848, and March 8,
1852, the grounds have been enlarged to
1bfty-0ovon and . half acres, furnishing
ample parade and exercise grounds of eve
~ description required, the whole surroun-
ded by . high brick wall. A more favora-
bic position could not be found for naval
academy and moro satisfactory accommo-
detions for the students could not be devils
Cd than existed at Annapolis at the break
ing out Of this rebellion. Its immediate
proximity to Chesapeake Bay, the Quiet
retirement Of the city in which it was eetab-
lished, tho salubrity Of the climate. the
length OF the seasons In which outdoor
military exercise could be INDUCED, all
tended TO make Annapolis, in my opinion. 8
for nautical, combined with general instruc-
ton, than any place within my knowledge
In the whole country.
Moro than half . million dollars have
been expended in the erection Of an observ.
atory, domitories, recitation halls, mess and
library halls, Officers houses, hospital, &C.,
&C., and the entire expenditure In build
inQ, IN tAo purchase and decoration Of
grounds, &C., exceeds eight hundred thou
sand dollars.
think hazard nothing in saying that
no ingtitutaon for professional training waa
anywhere ever conducted with more emf
nent success than was the Naval Academy
at Annapolis. It realized all the expects
tions Of tn founders and furnished to the
country the most accomplished naval OH
CeEB 70 b found in any navy, tho benefit o.
whose services the nation ID now ENJOYING
The Academy was in the full tide of sue
ceesful operation when the present rebellion
broke out. When the way to the capita.
from the northern cities was interrupted
BY the Baltimore riots in 1851, Gen. Butler
proceeded with his command to Annapolis
took possession Of the Academy grounds
and buildings, and the institution was turn.
ed adrift. From that time to this the Acad
envy property has been held by the Army
first o. military depot and 1atterly as
military hospital, for which purpose it il
no longer necessary to the Government.
Il Is unnecessary for me to take up thu
time Of the Senate in detailing any Of thu
facts in connection with the removal of the
Naval Academy to Newport, where it now
is, although happened to be one of the
witnesses Of that removal and had some
connection with its being sent to it's pres
cnt location, When it was removed the
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1864-12-09

Presidents MEssAGE.-A large portion of
our space is devoted TO the Presidents Mes
sage, which is given in full. 1t is document
Of readable length. and win doubtless be uni
versally pesused. It is principally devoted 10
a satisfactory review OF the situation of our
foreign relations. aud comprehensive summa-
~ of the reports from the various heads of
Departments. The latter part, ia which the
affairs of the country are treated OF, is the
interesting portion OF the document. The
sentiments uttered in relation to the conduct
of the war, the terms upon which peace can be
restored, and especially his manly and explicit
avowals in regard 10 slavery, viii strike re-
sponsive chord il the heart OF every truly
loyal and patriotic man in the country, and by
all such viii be heartily applauded ana cordial
y approved The favor with which it was re-
eeived by Congress IS indicated By the follow
ing extract from the special Washington
dispatches to the Cincinnati Gazette:
The message is received with unbounded
ing the Emancipation Proclamation, and de-
clarlng that if any one is to be re-enslaved,
another, and nos he, must DO il, were inter-
ruPted by loud applause in the galleries and
on the floor Of the House, and at The close The
Union members again appleuded heartily.
Inc message was all the mora kindly received
IN Doth Houses, because OF the knowledge,
that just before it was sent down, the appoint
ment OF Dir. Chase as Chief Justice had been
made odt, and the unanimous confirmation of
his appointment Immediately afterwards, adds
to and intensifes the general good feeling
AMID which Congress begins its labors. No
better Illustration OF the success with which
the President has harmonized, in his Message.
Inc views OF his supporters, can be found than
the fact that the concluding and more impor-
tant passage OF his message from the calcula-
tIon about votes cast al the last election to
the end, was approved unanimously in a full
Cabinet meeting without a suggestion from
a single member or the change OF single SEN
tenee or clause.
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1864-12-09
Latest from Cen. Thomas.

NASHVILLE, Dec. 6.-Yesterday, body of
rebels attacked block houses Six and Seven.
near Murfreesboro They wers gallanny
fought by the garrison, and soon a body of
troops, sent by Milroy from Murfreesboro.
arrived and attacked tha rebels with such ef-
feet that they were driven of in confusion,
losing six pieces Of artillery and a number Of
prisoners.
Matters at the front to- day are quieter than
usual; no artillery that can be seen has yet
been placed in position by the rebels Hoods
headquarters are said TO be at Brentwood, six
miles south Of the city, on the Franklin pike.
A captain in Forests Cavalry Corps was re-
cognized by some OF bis former companions.
dressed in citizens clothing, taking observa-
lions of our works at or near Fort Gillem.-
Another member Of the 10th Tepnessee was
captured while in the act of deserving to the
enemy.
The rebels have possession of the residence
Of Mrs. A. V. Brown, and are entrenching
themselves this side. They have also taken a
position on the hill, near Hides Ferry road,
and are planting bate ry there.
There has been heavy cannonading since 4
p. m, to-day. The guns Of Forts Negley and
Cusino are sheliug the rebel forces in their
front, to prevent the en- emy from erecting
batteries. Two OF our men were wounded to-
day by rebel sharp shooters rear the residence
of Mrs. Acklin.
LOUISVILLE, Dec. THE Journal learns
that Gen. COopers brigade Of white troops,
and brigade of colored troops, the latter Of
which garrsoned JOhnsonville prior to its
evacuation, and both Of which were cut off
from the main body when Gen. Schofeld re-
turned from Franklin, have arrived st Clarks-
vile.
The Nashville train arrived here on time
this evening. Passengers leaving Nashville at
six o'clock in the morning, report all quiet
here. Some skirmishing the previous night.
The Journals Nashville special Of the 9th,
rays the rebels lost at Franklin ten general
officers, among whom were Generals GOwan
md Quarles, not previously reported. Gen.
Jheatham escaped capture only by the feet
less of his horse