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North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1864-03-23

A traveller stopping at hotel exclaimed
one morning to a waiter. What are YOU
about you black rascal you have reused me
twice from my sleep by telling me breakfast
is ready and now you are attempting to strip
"off the bed clothes. What do you mean 2"
Why" replied Pompey, " II you isn't going
to get up, mus: have the sheet anyhow
cause dey'r waiting for dc table clof,"
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1864-03-23
TO NERVOUS SUFFERERS OF BOTH
SEXES

REVEREND GENTLEMAN HAVING BEEN
70 nealth IN few days after undergoing all
he usual routine and irregular expensive modes of
ieasment without success considers his sacred du
the means of cure. Hence, on the rece;n, of sa "S
dressed envelope, he will send (free) cow Of the
description used Direct to DrsJoHS M D.ns.'1
'S0 futon Street, Brooklyn, NeW York. v2D2Ily
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1864-03-23

HUMAN LIFE.-There is story somewhat
OF an eastern king, whose delight it was to as.
semble his subjects in gttering hall, where
they were crowned with roses, and drank the
purple wine from cups of gold but under
them were caverns and chains Suddenly the
the floor gave way, and the guests were pre-
cipitated into the darkness below there to
mediate at leisure over the former blind
enjoyment. Human life is just such tyrant
but not long, soon very soon, are we preci-
ptated into the depths Of experience aud re-
gret. 1s s..
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1864-03-23

T wi. CAREY, vi. d. Graduate of the q
J NJ. Institute, Cincinnat) would respectfully
announce to the citizens of Wyoming and Luzerne
Counties that he continues his regular practice in the
various departments Of his profession. May found
at his office residence, when not professionally alb
ent
g Particular attention given to the treatment
Chronic Diseas
entremoreIand, Wyoming Co. Pa.--v2n2
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1864-03-23
DIR. j. G. BECKER e Co,
PHYSICIANS S SURGEONS,

Would respectfully announce TO the citizens Of Wy
ming that they have located at Tunkhannock wher
hey will promptly attend to all calls in the line of
neir profession. May be found at his Drug Stare
Sb"a not professionally absent
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1864-03-23
Business Notites,

BACON STAND.-EfchoIson. Pa. c. L
- JACKSON, Proprietor. Ivln49tf
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1864-03-23

GEO. s. TUITION, ATTORNEY AT LAW,
VI Tunkhannock, Pa. Office In Stark's Brick
Block, TiOga street.
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1864-03-23

ANOTHER CURIOUS AND FATAL DISEASE
The Clarion papers state tuat fatal disease
mas broken out in that county, and many
homes have recently been desolated, The
first indications of the presence of this dis
ease is noted by sudden trembling of the
body and arms, which is followed by slight
SYMPTOMS of fever, and paralysis OF arms and
lower limbs, with severe pains in .he back.
and finally the vision becomes Affected
Several physicians have been called in, but
are unable to tosdetermine the diagnosis of the
diseases. 1t is neither typhoid nor spotted
fever, and they are unable to arrive at any
conclusion as TO its nature. It's action throA
out resembles the effect of some powerful mar
cotic poison in the system. ~
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1864-03-23
Paving For The Sight,

They've got down in Courtland County
an old farmer, noted for his greediness and
his keen lookout for spot wherein to turn
penny honestly, or Che isn't very particu-
iarly) the reverse. A while ago he succeed
ed by accident in raising very large hog.
1t was soon noised abroad and the people in
that vicinity began to call on the 0 Id man to
see the monstrosty. A gentleman from our
town was stopping awhile in the village hear
ing of the porker, desired to see the sight,
and having obtained directions as to the {" To-
cale," started for the spot. Arrived there.
be met the old gentleman and inquired about
the~nimal. Wall yes," the Old fellow said
"he'd got sich a critter: NIFTY big 'un.. but
ne guessed he'd have to charge him about q
shllin' for lookin' at him ."-The stranger
looked at the old man for a minute or so
pulled out the desired coin handed it to him.
and started to go of--"Hold on" SAYS the
other; 'don't you want TO sec the hog2',
No" said the stranger hare seen as bio
a hog as a0ant 10 see" and off he arent.
The Big blue union. [volume] (Marysville, Kan.) 1862-1866, 1864-07-23
PNddy's Letter.

Hibernian Wit and Bunders are an mex
haustible mine from which the newspaper and
periodical press obtain material for the greater
portion Of their mirth-creating articles. The
following is good specimen. a newly swan
islander from the land of peat and potatoes,
brought to New York by the Great Eastern
and thenceto Atchison on the lightning train,
writes home his impression of matters and
things thus:
ATCHIsoN, KANSAS, August 20, 1868.
Dear Biddy, I'm here on the prairies of Kansas
at last,
Dry, weary and foot-sore, and glad that the
journey is past;
They'v got no shlia1ahs, turf-stacks nor mire,
But worse than the course of the crows is the
fire,
Which goes on rampage lin reason to speak)
Let me see-why yes-fully three times week,
And burns up creation Ia fact assure you)
From golden Pixies Peak t, the muddy Missouri.
In large iron boxes their fires are shut up,
And that's how they cook both the % bit and the
sup"
IT is very convenient, tell you it is,
As they d burn up creation if t was mt for this.
And, whisper, 'acashla I've got one fo' you,
A splendid BUCKS PATENT 1 bought from
JAKE LEU,
Who has stoves without end in size and in shape
And sells, as his rivals say, shamefully ''chape.'
And we can assure our readers that Pat was
correct, fer JACOB LEU has got supply of
Stoves and Stove filings surpassed by meme
west of Saint -ouis, and his prices are the most
reasonable in the western country Those who
need anything in his line will save money by
purchasing at his store south side Of CONNER
cal street near fifth.
n30v2-6m
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1864-02-04
9aug empire.
fFrom the Portland CMo.) August
Tire New ItnnK SYSienn.


Mr.. Chase has announced that the object of
his National Bank system is TO introduce n
permanent national currency, and Mr.. Nc
Culloch, Controller Of the Treasury, frankly
states the purpose to be to force this system
upon the country, TO the exclusion of al STATE
banks, which are to be compelled to wind up
their affairs, Tho revolution therefore is to
be a sweeping one, and its bearings upon
vested interests will be as varied as in many
respects they promise to DO prejudicial, il not
ruinous.
Let US for q moment look at Que aspect Of
the case. The banks Of Maine have an ag
gregate capital, in round numbers, of eight
millions Of dollars, some two millions Of
which are in this city. Let Mr.. Chase's sys
TEN Of banks 90 into operation, and all these
banks must disappear, and their capital will
be, to a large extent, il not wholly, invested
in Government stocks, These stocks are not
subject to State taxation. Recent decisions
in New York have settled this question. The
effect Of the new system will therefore be 10
Withdraw eight millions Of dollars from taxa
tion-two millions in this oity--snd Of course
render it necessary to impose 50 much heavi-
or tax upon remaining properly subject to tax
alton, a heavier tax upon every mans farm, a
heavier tax upon every mans house. and
this, with a State tax TO be raised this year OF
seven hundred Thousand dollars, will be no
triding item.
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1864-02-04

Professor Nash, Of Van Amburgh's Menag
erie, came near losing his life last evening by
the tusk Of tho Wa Elephant Hannibal His
keeper being absent the Professor undertook
10 push a tub of water 70 the elephant, when
slipping, his feet going on either side Of the
tub, the brute instantly dropped on his knees
and made n thrust at the Professor, hut luck.
lily his tusks we're so short they struck on the
tab; this, together with the admirable pres.
eDce of mind aud thorough knowledge Of the
Professor in regard TO the modes of attack Of
those animals, saved his lfe.-NeW York
News. prt
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1864-02-04

NEVER SULK.-Better draw the cork Of your
Indignation, and let it foam and fume, than to
wire it down to turn sour and acrid within
You Sulks affect the liver, and arc still worse
Tor the heart thanthe soul. Wrath driven
in is as dangerous to the moral health as sup
pressed smallpox to the animal system Dis
sipate It by refeeting on the mildness, humili-
ty and serenity of better men than yourself,
suffering under greater wrongs than you have
ever been called upon 10 bear.
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1864-02-04
5Hrutral.
How to Keep i'm Good Health
AND
WHAT is THE CAUSE OF DfsEAsEl

THE primary cause of every disease that flesh Is
j heir tols impuTity Of the blood. The blood be-
comes impure from many causes. Impure air or
change of weather, unWhOlesome food and exposure
are among the principal causes Of impurty of the
blood. The symptoms are giddiness, headache, con-
fused thoughts, eyes duh ind heavy, drowsiness, Con-
stipatioh Of the bowels, bad taste In the mouth, foul
tongue, liver complaints, pains in the back and legs,
oss Of appetite, sleepless nights, cohc, crsmp, pam
and tightness OF the chest, heartburn, govt and rheu-
matisn, puking and purging, ehills and ievers more
or less accompanying these, and a long train Of troub.
lesome and dangerous affections, all OF which may be
prevented and cured by taking n few doses OF DR..
STRIOKLkND'S VEGETABLE PURIFYING ANTI
BILIOUS PILLS. They will purify the blood and put
the stomach, bowels and liveri in a healthy condition.
They are particularly suitable for chronic and nervous
diseases. Every family and every soldier should
keep a SIMPLY of these Pills, as many diseases are OBJ
waited by tneir use. They are, a mild and safe medi
cine, and can be taken at any tame without danger Of
taking cold. f7 TT 't .FUlHur y. YFl 7Ef ~
Sold by all druggists, or sent to any part on receipt
Of twenty-five cents and a stamped envelope, address
ed nr; STRIOKLAND, 0 east Fourth street, Opcinnn
II, ohio. tN.i
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1864-02-04

BaS@Henry Ward Beecher declines to take
the 50 600 extra compensation recently voted
him by the trustees of the Plymouth Church,
Brooklyn, 1t is suggested that they had bet
ter send a little of it 10 a New York minister
whom the Times reports as living in n damp
dependent family, without money or friends,
aud suffering for the necessaries of life.
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1864-02-04

Das~Au Irish gentleman having taken home
a large turtle, placed it in the servants bed
room in order to enjoy her surprise. Next
morning, first thing, Biddy bounded into the
breakfast-room exclaiming, 'Be iabers, I've
got himl" "Got what?' inquired the head Of
the house, feigning surprise. "The bully beg
bug that's been Rtein the childer the last
month; I've got him sure"
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1864-02-04

Be5nA soldier shot a negro lead in Daven-
port on Christmas day. The Gazette, the Abb
clifton paper, is in a quandary as to which
side to take up on.
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1864-02-04
e,o,a COUGH NO MORE. r.,9
Try sTRIoRLAND's M~RLLIFLuOUsi COUGH
BALSAM.

1hlsls tie best and cheapest remedy for Coughs,
Colds, Hoarseness, Asthma, WhOoping Cough, and
OOnsuh, ption. Everybody who has tried this excel
lent Balsam enthusiastically recommend It. Mrs.
Mltchelli Barr street, Cincinnati, says she has been a
fearful sufferer with eongn for many years, 10 bad ar
not 20 be able to walk up stairs. She took one bottle
Of this Balsam, aud has been better ever since, and
advises all who have Coughs, Colds and Asthma to
try this valuable Cough BalsAm. Fifty Cents per bot
tle.j Sold by all druggists, and manufactured at No. 9
east Fourth street, Cincinnati.
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1864-02-04

Having one Of the most complete PItatns Estah
hshmenls IN southen Oho, on haaikes ~ doingall
ksads OF wo'h, Book. Plain, or o~iAmsua, nre av
class. We have enc Of ne hstest Presses, and have
ali the modern sVaes Of Type, end we employ the
NestWPHansp- 1854 utie ia Hlilri3a
wshave uhree Power msAses contested wash ou
lob DepartmenA and NE prepared 70 eHeeute wo.ai
Vim n-eAtness and dispsta.
SS-ordrshom abroad viii reOelye prompt atsu
ton. Addrasa ba .alaa .aa.l
HUBBARD a BRO, HhytOD. ohio.
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1864-02-04
plantation l5ltters.
8. T---1S6O--x.

8 T---lS6O--x.
Persons Of sedentary habits roubledwit it'll weakness,
lassitude, raipitahon OF the heart, lack Of appetite,
distress aner eating, torpid liver, constipation, &c., |
deserve to suffer If they will not try the celebrated
Winch are nov recommended by the highest medical
authorities, and warranted to produce an immediate
beneficial eHect. They are acknowledgement, per-
feetly pure, and must superceaea all other tonies where
a healthy, gentle gtImulant IS required.
They purify, Strengthen aud inyigerate;
Thsy create a healthy appetite;
They are an anudote 70 change Of water and diet;
They overcome effects Of dissipation and late hours;
They strengthen Tie system and enliven the mind;
rhey prevent miasmaic and intermittent feyers;
They purify the breath and acidity OF the stomach;
They cure dyspepsia and constipation;
They cure dlarrhea, cholera and cholera mOrbus;
They enre liver complaint and nervous headacne;
They make the weak strong, the languid BRILLIANT
and are exhausted natures great reslorer. They are
composed OF the celebrated e~alisaya bark, winter
green, sassaifas, roots and herbs, MI preserved in per-
fectly pure 81. Croix rum, r.g
49, have given the Plantation Bitters to humid
reds Of our disabled soldiers with Die most astonish-
ing effect. G.. ". ANDREWS,
supt. sOliiersi Home, Cincinnati"
." @ The Plantation BitlerA have cured me oliver
complaint Of which | was laid up proslrate, aud had
to abandon MS bhsiness.
H.B. KINGSLEY, Cleveland, OHIO"
80 . lowe much TO you, for 1 verify believe the
Plantation Bitieus have sayed my life
s Rev. W. II WAGGDNER, Madrid, n. "
Z" = Fhou wilt sand me two bottles more Of thy
Plantation Biters. Ny wife has been greatly benefit
ted by their use Thy Trend,
w 1ti ASA CURRlN, Philadelphia, Pa
" . L have been a great sufferer from dyspepsia,
and had to abandon presiding. " Q The Plantation
Bluers haze cured me.
Rev. J. s.. OATHoRN, Rochester, N. y"
" O Send M twenty-knr dosen more Of your
Plantation Bitters, the popularity of which ARE daily
increasing with the guests Of our house.
SYKES, CHADWICK boo,
Proprietofs WIZARDS Hotel W%ashmgton,D y. q"
INV L# - "a H
such are onh in thousands Of certificates daily re-
oeived. They are immensely ~bensheiai IN weak peE
sons and delicate fanaiesl q
BE eauiious Of rerhlled bottles. SEQ our sigpaturs
on a hne steel plate label. They are not sold by th'
gdioB. They are only sold N our patent log ealaI
bottles, ny respectahlO druggists, groeers. hotsAa, ga
ICONS. steamboats and country stores.
ai aa p, H.BnARE a Co, 4
seQadaw6m H eb2 Broadway, N. ".
~
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1864-02-04
- RIn.LubtaIN

N ooh ~ ~ non III.
would theae children have a comfortable home, and
no menis'of edneah0nr Would this wtie be mdeIon-
oent OF tue cold charities of the wOrld2 Would this
agei aud feeble parent be provided for7 Would MY
estate pay my debtsf Would there be no sacrifice 81
the demands oforeditors-sales made when the mnrke
tYnds downward, and iaIr prices cannot be realisedf'
now lew can answer these question TO their satisfae.
uonl Ihey lear 20 ask them, and cherish the belief
thal they have along lease on life. Thists both iodl.
Ish aud cowardly. The brave man
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1864-02-04
H7I91TIInI I'D u ImlI0.
SUPPORT THE WIFE OF HIS BOSOM

It's the unseen hand OF tho provident father, reaching
forth from the grave, and still nourishing his offspring,
and Keeping together tho family. By It, the hithdil
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1864-02-04
-IH3Tlf| IfIE HaJHF
PROTECTS HIS AGED PARENTS

Even where he has preceded them into eternity; byit
the honest debtor satisfies his cOnfidng creditor, when
late seemed least propiions. In 4 moral and worldly
sense, II Is one great weapon by winch to rob death Of
his sting. IfIfE rrr1 .U4.H. r
Let any husband, hather, son, ask himself, ar / was
TO die to'nlghi, would those Who are dear to me
Hr.. u.. Pose. ..t 20. 44I
- ,44. - ~ w.
.u
irHHrI I. H
BE SAFE From Il or WANT
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1864-02-04
TEyRRY MAN SHOULD NsURE MS LIFE,

THE Etna grants policies o LIFE, for a term
l. Of years, E~nd6wnient policies and childien's En-
.dowtnent. Also, Non Forieihug Policies, on which no
payment IL required amer ten years.
Five thousand dollsrs paid on two losses IN this city
within the last six months.
Among nil the coniriyances OF men to protect the
family circle from want, none can " fAIind more sim.
pie ~ IT. character, noble in is features, or certain IN
It's results, than Life Insurance. 1t is The prop which
the dying husband caves TO
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1864-02-04
North American Fire Ins. Co.

~ III W" I"T-II 7|T|T
A1 20 IIifhg fat
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1864-02-04
LIFE

I,gl3T9YN naHWf TFadI8DfA tOl
Young men just starting 10 BUSINESS, whose chief
capital " their enargYan integrity should insure their
hYF 10 the amount OF half their liabilities. such an
actp disinterested hahesty, when known 10 theirored4
lton, woud jnsey iuoreas6 t4eir condolences ID iheAt'
II would show hat They did not wish TO leave their best
friends exposed toany aVoidahie eon ttngeney and tho
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1864-02-04

. 1 have been a great sufferer from dyspepsia,
and had to abandon presiding. " Q The Plantation
Rlters haye aural ma.
Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1864-09-02

The New York Times by It's Washington
correspondence, attempts to throw dscredit
upon the statement made in the New York
7rtbu~e and the NATIONAL RfPrBLIcAS, that
responsible bankers at Hamburg had sent an
offer Of q loan Of one thousand millions at a
rate of three per cent interest per annum, for
q term Of seventy Eve years. Notwithstand ing
all deuials the announcement was true.
An officer of the Treasury Department has
had the proposition, forwarded by Mr.. Hof.
stsdt, Of Hamburg, on behalf of several wealthy
German capt. Lists, under examination, and has
prepared a report, in which the proposition is
thoroughly analyzed. The responsibility Of
the bakers making the offer is youched for
by Mr. Wm. Marsh, United States Consul.
Should secretary Fessenden decide to nccep,
this Pr'Fosition, be will have but little difficulty
In getting the necessary authorization Of the
measure from Congress next December.
Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1864-09-02

GES. A. W. MAKKLEY, of the Camden and
hmboy railroad, has been In town several FayB
stoppiIg At Willbrds'. He has recently made q
tour OF the lakes and has regained his health,
GEORGE HAYES, of the firm Of Dreer a.
Hayes, Of Philadelphia, left the bulk of lis piut-
American mtohhnicsi and the purpose OF the tes-
tator 10 now abou. to be carried out. Plans and
spseihcHtlons Tor building suitable for the puT.
pose have been advertised tOr.
JOHN j. WEED, of Illinois, has been ap-
pointed solicitor OF the Court Of Claims, vice
McPherBon.
GEN. JOHN F. FARNswORTH has been re-
nominated Tor Congress in the Second Illinois con-
gre1sional diAtriot.
Hon. JOSEPH A. WRIGHT, of Indiana, late
Min,ster to ussia, arrived in the cit YESTERDAY,
and 10 stopping At the Metropolitan.
DR. j. B. GARDNER, Of Capitol Hill, has
been appointed SG assistant sufs con Of yolun.
teeIs,
ALFRED R.WoOTEN, ESD, Attorney General
oil Delaware died on Sunday last. He studied law
In PhlladelphiA, under the Hon, Geo. Nj. pn. Las.
hEssRs. BAKER and LONG, editors ofNhe
Wheeling (West NiFginiA) RegistcT, ArFehteh by
military authority several weeks ago, have been
released.
j. SNoWDEN BELL, a resident of Philadel-
phiA, but for some time past connected with the
mAehinefy department OF the Baltimore and Ohio
railroad tas been appointed a third assistant en-
gineeF iu the Uniiel statea Navy, aAd ordered 10
Inc frigate Minnesota, now yang In Hampton
Roads.
JOHN W. RICE, a clerk In the New York
post Office, has been arrested charged wi roGblug
the mails.
JosEPH T. EARLEY, Esq, formerly of BaltI-
more, was do egste 10 the Ch oagU Gonve ton
delegates were, however, terribly snubh.d by the
Convention,
Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1864-09-02
BY TELEGR II APH.
REPORT OF A REBEL FORCE MOVING
TOWARDS NASHVILLE.


From the West we have the following dis.
pstchi
NASHVILLE, Sept. IA rebel force, estima-
ted at 10000 strong, with 12 guns, were within
seventeen miles of Nashville, on the Murfriees,
boro pike, at daylight this morning.
Ma. Gen. Rosseau, with q body of cavalry
and Infantry, started yesterday afternoon, and
met the enemy's advance early this morning.
sharp skirmishing ensued, with varying cue
cess.
At the last accounts Rosseau had driven the
rebels three miles towards Murfreesboro.
Messengers from the advance, report that
Mheeler's whole force is between this city and
Murfreesboro.
There is a considerable force Of rebels at
Lebanon.
Prisoners and some wounded have been sent
In from Rosseau's front.
LOUISVILLE, Sept. Fifteen guerrillas,
under Billy McGrande, are reported to have
thrown an engine of the track of the Lebanon
branch OF the railroad to-day, six miles from
New Haven. They burned the express bag
gage-car, robbed the passengers, and then left
In the direction of Bardstown.
Jesse's gang of two hundred guerrillas re-
turned to-day from q raid to the Ohio river,
and encamped two miles from Newcastle. The
inhabitants OF that town momentarily appre-
hend an attack.
Passengers from Nashville say that Wheeler,
Forrest, and Roddy are engaged tearing up
the track OF the Great Western railroad, be-
tween Nashville and the Tennessee river.
The Nashville Union says that Rosseau has
made such disposition OF bis force that these
rebel commands cannot injure the railroad,
and that Rosseau has gone out to give Wheeler
battle,