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North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1864-01-20
THE TEMPERATURE OF ROOMS.

The following sensible remarks upon the
proper temperature Of rooms, we cut from the
Gardiner (Me) Home Journal. We would
particularly call the attention of our lady
readers to what the writer says of the in
sufficie1cy of female apparel in winter-time.
That ladies should absolutely wear thinner
clothing from head to foot in winter than
men wear in summer, is certainly an irraton-
al practice, an anomaly that requires correc-
ton. With suitable quantity of warm
clothing there is no doubt that the tempera-
ture of rooms could be rednced without in
convenience, and health, instead of suffering
as it now does from vitiat ed air and sudden
changes, be vastly benefited. The economi-
cal aspect of the question is also worthy of
consideration at this time. As it takes a
double expenditure of fuel to raise the speed
of steamer from twelve to fourt teen miles an
hour, SO it takes double also to raise the
temperature of room, in cold weather. from
65 degrees rs.
THE PROPER TEMPERATURE OF Rooms.
We think, as a general thing, in winter,
nearly every one keeps his room too warm.
The other evening we were in neighbours
house, and the good woman was sitting
close by the stove, which we thought un-
comfortably warm. A thermometer was
hanging in the coldest part Of the room, and
we had the curiosity to look at it, and found
it standing at Sc. Nor was this an extreme
case, for we have seen it in the same house at
81, and notwithstanding all we can say
about it we find it just about as bad at home.
Now, why is it that people want their rooms
ii win.er-when wood is 81 per cord-so
much warmer than they can bear in summer
when the sun warns them for nothing
The hottest day we had last summer the
thermometer was down to 81 in our office,
and we could hardly stand the heat.
We think the trouble is that we-ladies
especiaIIy-do not wear clothes enough. and
SO, as soon we step into the cold we get
unduly chilled, and then when we get where
the FIRE is, we have to have more than is
healthy to warm US up again. We advise
all TO wear more clothes and keep less fire
Don't allow your rooms to go above 70, and
if you can bear them down to G2, so much
the better. We keep our office down to that
temperature, and work in our shirt sleeves
A man, however, in his shirt sleeves, has
more clothes on than women usually wear
If the weake: (but tougher so far as standing
exposure is concerned sex would wear more
good warm clothing and shoes, and have
their clothing more equally dffused over their
whole system, we should have far healthier
race of women, {and man, too, for the sins of
the mother are visited on the offspring.) than
we now do. Is not this ques ton, ladies, one
worth thinking Of, and will t-not be better,
and cheaper too. to burn less wood, and take
the money thus saved and lay it out in wool?
Will you pardon us, if we advise to take |
more out door excrcise-no matter if it is |
cold weather; wear more flannel and keep
less fire.
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1864-01-20

The Coal TRADE.-The Philadelphia Led
ger says: " Every thing connected with the
coal trade prospers wonderfully. With the
increased price of coal ,and its greatly increas-
ed production, this could scarcely be other
wise. The total net profits of the Reading
Railroad for ten months, to the enormous ag-
gregate ot s. So, ,l73. and for the year will
probably reach three millions of dollars -
The Goa! crop of the State this year we have
heard valued at fifty millions of dollars.
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1864-01-20
5f(IsteQaneo>1s,


The DREAM OF THE QUAKERESs.-
There is beautiful story of a pious old
Quaker lady who was addicted TO the use
of tobacco. She INDUCED in this habit until
increased so much upon her that she not
only smoked large portion of the day; but
frequently sat up in bed for this purpose in
the night. After one of these nocturnal en-
tertainments she fell asleep, and dreamed
that she died and approached heaven
Meeting an angel, she asked him if her name
was written in the Book of Life. He dissap-
peared but replied, upon returning, that he
could not find it.
"Oh," she said, "do look again; it must be
there"
He examined again, but returned with
sorrowful face.
at is not there"
"Oh," she said, in agony, 'it must be there.
have the assurance that it is there! Do
look again"
The angel was moved to tears by her en-
treaties, and again left her to renew his
search. After a long absence he came back,
with his face radiant with joy and exclaim-
ed
''We have found it, but it was 80 couded
with tobacco smoke that We could hardly
see it." ......
The woman, upon waking, Immediately
threw her pina awav and navar indnlred in
smoking again.
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1864-01-20

de mutt betook me once again to sleep.
We were alone again but never did pass
such merry highland not till long after
the old upright clock had told the midnight
hour did we close our eyes.
Upon awakening next morning, I thought
for the first time of the laugh heard in the
girls room and on going to the door through
curiosity, Itonnd the rag ras gone from the
key hole!
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1864-01-20

PAIN.-Pain is life's sentinel. II gives
warning of danger. 1t is natures monitor.
It says, take care-you have violated the
laws of health-you have wounded yourself
-desist or you die" But when the wound
is mortal beyond hope, the sentinel gives no
challenge. Pain is of no use then The vic
tim must die, and usually he suffers little.
Pain therefore. if it be penalty is also a
mercy. This is destined only to tell US of
danger and to make US avoid it.
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1864-01-20
Dott's $ QJorntr*
THE BURIAL.

ii II Il u RIAL.
BY n. II. BROWN
The measured time
Of the Abby chime,
Fell softly on my ear,
A mourning train
Moved DER the plain,
Preceded by bier.
A silence fell
Der rock and dell,
As that sad train moved on,
In garb of woe,
With footsteps slow,
And faces pale and wan.
Until at last
The porch they past,
A triple arch of stone,
Onward stealing,
Organ pealing,
With low and solemn tone.
The tomb is deep
Where he must sleep,
Bereath the fettered dome,
That chilly grave.
Within the nave,
Embosomed in the stone.
The tears that fell
To the organs swell,
Sweet incense burning there,
Funeral lights
Flash on the sight.
And upward goes prayer.
T heyslaid him down
IN the evening brown,
In that dim aisle te sleep,
Where the moon beams bright,
Through the lonely night,
Their silent vigt;ls keep.
They turn about
And winding out,
Adown the aisle SO dim,
Returning night.
Hides from the sight
The tomb they reared for him.
Thus sleep the great
In chilly state
Cemented down with stone,
I'd rather lie
Meath the yelled sky
Beside some brook alone.
Let the zephyrs sigh
As they swiftly fly
Above my silent tomb
grassy mNund
Where all around
The flowers Of summer bloom.
Where the evening star
That beams afar,
FROM out nights spanged dome,
May she'd in light
70 meek, SO bright,
my long, long home.
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1864-01-20
r@ Northfiald (Gnrpl man carr;od

EEA Northfeld (Conn) man carried
fat hog to butcher in Westboro' to sell.
The butcher said the hog was such a fns
one that he would make the owner present
of the head, which he did, weighing the hog
minus the head, and making the payment
accordingly. 1t was several days before the
Mortified man saw the point; then he
thought the butcher little sharp. @~~
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1864-01-20
TO NERVOUS SUFFERERS OF BOTH
SEXES.

A REVEREND GENTLEMAN HAVING BEEN
restored to health in few days, after undergoing all
the usual routine and irregular expensive modes of
treatment without success considers it his sacred du
ty to communicate TO his afflicted fellow creatures
the means of cure Hence, on the receipt of an ad
dressed envelope, he will send (ree) copy of the
prescription used Direct to DR. JoHS NJ DAGNALL.
'se Fgalton Street, Brooklyn, New York. v2n24ly
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1864-01-20

ADMIRABLE ExAMpLE.-Geo. Washing
ton, when young, was about to 60 to sea as
midshipman; everything was arranged, the
vessel lay opposite his fathers house, and
the little boat had come on shore to take
him of, and his whole heart was bent on
going. After his trunk had been carried
down to the boat, he went to bid his moth
er farewell, and saw the tears bursting from
her eyes. However, he said nothing to her.
but he saw that his mother would be dis
tressed if he went, and perhaps never be hap
py again. He just turned to the servant and
said $50 and tell them to fetch my trunk
back. Twill not 60 away to break my
mothers heart" His mother was struck
with his decision, and she said to him."
George God has promised to bless the chill
dren that honor their parents, and believe
he will bless you. -s s Ct3a
There are many men whose names will
never 60 down to history, who think very
lightly of mothers feelings or opinions.
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1864-01-20

FEMALE MoDEsrY.-Modesty in young
female is the flower of tender shrub, which
is the promise of excellent fruit. TO destroy
it is to destroy the gem of thousand virtues,
to destroy the hope of society, to commit an
outrage against nature. The air of the world
is a burning breath that every day blasts this
precious flower
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1864-01-20
e The grare buries every error

S The grare buries every error
covers every detect-extinguishes every re-
sentiment. From its peaceful bosom springs
none but fond regrets and tender recollec-
tions. Who can look down upon the grave
of an enemy, and not feel compunctious
throb that he should have warred with the
poor handful of earth that lies moulderiDg
before him.
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1864-01-20

'WHIsKEY AND SuNDAY.--One Saturday af-
ternoon, poor, besotted specimen Of human
ity applied to the proprietor Of a country gro
Gerry for quart of whiskey. a'@
6 can't let you have but q pint, jerry
said the grocer.
'Oh, nonsense answered Jerry. 'Give me
quart, I want it to keep sunday with
4 reckon you can keep it on pint said the
grocer.
'Well,' said jerry suppose could do it
but how in the devil weuld it be kept? 90
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1864-01-20

SAVE THIS PLANk.-The Chicago platform
having served its purpose to foist abolitionism
into power, is now abandoned as useless fab
ric; but to illustrate the honesty and con-
sistency of the party which adopted it, one
plank from the ruins is worthy Of preserva.
ton. 1t declared;
"That the people justly viewed with alarm
the reckless extravaganza which prevades
every department Of the Federal government,
that return to rigid economy and accounta-
bly, is indispensable to arrest the systematic
plunder of treasury by favored partisans;
while the recent startling developments of
frauds and corruptions at the federal metro
polls shows that an entire change of admins
tration is imperatively demanded"
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1864-01-20

How TO GET RID OF YOUR CoRNs.-Rub
them over with toasted cheese, and let your
feet hang out of bed for night or two, that
the mice may nibble them. If the mice do
their duty the remedy will be sufficient.
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1864-01-20

- No nation or people have ever de-
generated SO rapidly from Democracy to an
aristocracy as have the Americana within the
past three years. The poor are growing poor
er, aud the rich are rolling in a superabudancs
Of wealth. 81. -.s, s-- .,~...ss- So,
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1864-01-20

e A violent Republican in Hartford
met coal-dealer on the street, and asked the
price, g. suppose your coal is loyal? 2" que
ried the radical. "Well, it is black enough
If that's what you mean," rejoined the
other.
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1864-01-20

e. The difference between perseverance
and obstnacy the first a strong acili, the last
= strong pont 4.-.. la.
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1864-01-20

", vi. D. Graduate of the a
I vi. CARE 1iacinnatD would respectfully
J. NJ. Institute, I. # Wyoming and Lu2erne
announce to the citizens regular practice in the
Counties that he continues his N. May be found
various departments of his profess~ Eassionaly ab
at his Office or residence, when not pr
ent NeLt
= Particular attention given to the treGt"
Chronic Diseas
entremoreland, Wyoming Co. Pa.-y2n2
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1864-01-20
M. GILMAN,

AT GILMAN, has permanently located in Tunk-
NI. hanncck Borough, and respectfully tenders his
professional services to the citizens of this place and
urrounding country.
FACTION.
" Office over Tutton's Law Office, near tn e Pos
Once.
Dec. IL, 1861.
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North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1864-01-20
Yranrh Qemnrrat.

A weekly Democratic
paper, devoted to Pol
tics, News, the Arts
and Sciences &c. Pub
lished every Wednes-
day, at Tunkhannock,
Wyoming County,Pa.
BY HARVEY SlCKLER.
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1864-01-20
Yusiness 1otites.

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New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-03-12
Jntcrnal nepenue.
TINTED STATES INTERNAL REVENUE
ANIMAL TAXES FOR 1854,

H., attention of tar PAYERS is hereby called to the provision
OF the United States Excise Law relative to The s''e "
annual taxes . zoe, I, q. made the
any OF all persons partnerships. firms assocaos o' ~
r,ons M de liable to any annual duty. license OF az w
rypoRg THE MONDAY OF MAY IN BACH :. un
ist OF return 10 tho Assistant Assessor OF the ps'e'
located Of the amount OF annual income the sioe. OF
charged with special tax, and the buSne" o oo0"P "
bic TO pay any license. , .,.., H., tho dsv
Fvefy person who shall fail to make such return oy ne
specified win DO liable to be assessed by me Asses
Inc 10 the best information which he can OBTAIN anu ~
case the Assessor ia required TO Hdd my POI '' Wv
amount OF the items Of such list ... 49, fs. n,
Every person vho shall deliver 70 an AsseV' oJ
ulue si or statement with intent to eyaoe the
or enumeration required by law Is upc 70 On liz h rsde
nn nv ths Assessor or Assistant Assessor ana RON tno
si;on and ennmeraon made theie can be no appeal
Payment of the annual taxes except those iof M
pot be demanded until the thrtietb day OF June. ~
,pP irrformston will be furnished by the Assistant
hsso M the various Divisions, to whom the returns sh9uu
H. 5eiyered on or before the first Monday oil MAY tne
rc,necye Offices. Blanks and information may also 90
obrined on application at the Offices oil the following "
JOHN WILLIAMS Assessor I'd District. No ail Fulton
WI. Z. RoBlNSoN, Assessor ID District No. u Court
81 PIERRE C. VAN WICK, Assessor sth District No 81
,GEoRGR +. BELLOWS, Assessor 9Th District, No "i
JOHN y, CLEVELAND. Assessor 9th District No iSi
GEO F. sTENBEENNER, Assessor 9TH District No %
f ANTHONY J. BLEECKER Assessor 9th District No. '''
HOMER FRANKLIN Assessor 9th District, No. 7ii
s p GILBERT kssessus s2d District, No 7ll Broadway
Eew.York Feb, a. 1864
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-03-12
MANHOOD and the vigor of Youth Restored

WI IN -Four Weeks by Dr. RECORDS ESSENCE Of LII r..
Tb. wonderful agent will restore Manhood TO the no..
Shattered Constitution whether arising from Excesses soe
Abuse the Effects Of Climate Natural Causes. Ths time
required the most iuyc'erate IL Jour weeks
IRE l. Impossible. DR.. RICORD'S E>rENCE OF LIFE IL
sold with instructions for for rs or four qan
IN % Sent carefully paoAsd ON roeiPt Of remit
his accredited agent. Conar3 sent fee on rccep
u four stamps. PHILIP ROLAND, no. al Broome..i.,
Ono door west from Broadway. Newly oTk.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-03-12
CERRY LEASES at AUCTION, at TN
CITY HALL.

-
On MONDAY March %. 1854 At II O'clock N, viii h
sold Public Auction TO the highest bidder With sequss
security Of Tea iears rom the let day u ksy
Tie LEASE Of the Ferry now established from tho foo,
Housfons las: River, Aewfork, ~ TIC foot Of 0and,
The LEASE Of the Ferry row established from tho foot
lsa.' East River New.Yors to aTse s1!ad
GRIND 81, Ess, River Newiork, 10 the foot Of Grsnds
Tbe iFAsE Of tho Ferry row established from the FOOT d
Chambs.st North River, New-ior, to the foO Of Ps'on
The LEASE Of the Ferry estabshed from The foct o.
Christopher g. North RIVER New.York, TO Iioboken
The said several FERRY LEASES VII Be .ad with =
tie rights privileges and advantages thereof e'nsns "
Corporation Of the City Of Nsw.iots;
CONDITIONS.
TIE conditions and covenants Of The Leases 70 be IN ne
usual olm OF Ferry Leases heretofore entered mo .! s
The Lease for each Of the aboy. named Fers, be nab
10 Ferries and also to contain covenants on the pan Of lbs
lessee. that he they will conduct and manage s
said Ferry Fenes sgreeabls to such rules reguos
orInances OF bylaws a. are nov or may bereesr om
time, be made passed BY tie Common Council OF sss
Al. purchaser OF the Ferry Lease ard rs sppsrass
each case will be required 70 day at the time and pace
twenty per cent Of the amount bd for the annual rent 70 ~
ply on the rent OF the First Quartet In 10 executes
lease with tne usual covenants otherwise to be forfeited
The Corporation lie viii DO requied also to iunsh an o.
gsion at the same Time executed by two suees to THE
effect that he viii execute bond with snretes to Be -
proved b. the Comptroller for the pnncua payment Of the
rent quarter early ana Tor the faithful Of he COW
enan % the lease The ices Of the Auconeer and the En-
pene the Lease Bonds and Revenue stamps 10 be paid ~
the purchaser Snd expense whatever TO be Incurred BY
the Corporation for in connection with the Pier Sip %
bshes8 premises proposed - DO leased during the term
ofthe lease.
Should tee lease Of the above named Ferries or either u
hem be purchned by parties other than the p sect esoe
iley VIII De required In accordce with tie ps0ylsoIs 81
The laws OF the state 10 purchase Z; fir app ased SaosSs
ou!d the present !essees desire to se the bJa buildings
slt xtus necessary ot lie purposes ~ Gcy; said value
case the parties eanno. agree ~ the 20 be pad fof
tAe SEINE.
The Lease shall also contain covensEt repu each FEM
Boat % lave attached 10 it, engine hrs apparatus ofos
pump with not les than 40 feet Of hose. Of the quality and
dimensions a. TINT used b. tue Fire Department OF the CJ
OF Ne. 9rk ed TO be Gsed for tie exiting OF ares
whenever required by the Chief Engineer his asssn Of
the fre Department OF the City OF Neiok for witch ev
ices te Lcssors shall receive Twenty Dollars per honr o
each hour engaged ari time counted less than
hour. MACIliEM A. BRENNAN, lon rtrolef
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-03-12
VALUABLE FERRY FRANCHISES AT


PUBLIC AUCTION
A, tie City Han MoSDAT APr n 49, S. At i s Ss'
with adequate security for term ct Of ten yesf'
The LEASE of tho FRANCT1sE OF the FERRY u,v
Fcrry sp a. the foot Of Grand st. River. Newios
ne Gi & Ssss The eRsScI Of the FERRY abo,t
be estab hed from the sip or basin between ters o.
aud q East River, New.i ork to the shP foot Of brds o.
The Lease Of the Franchise Of the Ferry Sbor to he cs
shed fon the clip baia between Piers Nos 50 and
East River, NewYOrk, to the foot Of South sixth see'
Brooklyn, +. n, or some point adjacent thereto IL.
The said several Ferry Lease, i'll ee odd With 81 ds ~
rights privileges and sdy nages thereof belong to INC '
POrAtiOn Of the City OF Neg;S ,,9r.i,>,,
The conditions and covenants OF tn leases % be IN the a
for OF ferry eases heretofore entered l.0 oy the OP
The lease FOR each o, the named ferries be made %
conform TO the requirements Of the city charter IN tea
ferries end also contain covenants the part OF the s.se
esseos that he or they Will conduct and mense l1e sa
bylaws as are now may hereafter nom time 70 uDs -
made or passed by the Common Council or state Lesb
The purchaser Of the ferry lease and is ePpends G 10
case viii be required pay Ut the time and place o. ai
the Collector OF the city Revenue, sum eeg 20 49, rnf 81
Of the bid for the annual rent g. apTy o. he ,ux
the hr,t quarter In case he executes Lease He
covenants 9th orwise to DO forfeited to Tie am.
will be required also to furnish an s,a ,hsi he viii ere
cute bond with sureles, 70 be approved oy VIC and for
for the Punetual payment Of tie rent qsfts s as The
OF the auctioneer and the expense Of the Ieas
stamps; to be paid by ne purchased 1 or IL con
necton with the pier slip OF bulkhead or premises P
to ne leased, during the term OF tho lease each y
The lease shall also contain covenant requIlh @ Co.,
boat to have attached to its engine re sIp,s Us and
pump with not less than 400 feet OF hose % 's ~ ~,
az s sns' be S.ed Tor the s1nsu hent Of %
whenever REQUIRED by the CHIEF EnHneet VI Hs Ith AZ,
de siro Depstment Of the City Of i0Ts oI when
& ~ hal receive twenty dollars peT hour Tor ess
sos, sss5 aud no zinc be counted loss than one hour
"'"' '"S '''] MATHEW 4. BRENNAN, ComptoNes
sn-<
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