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FROM WASHINGTON.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 2.
The Republican Members Of Congress TO
the number OF l24 met id caucus to night IN
the hall Of the House OF Representatives.
There were no members present from the
late iusurrectionary States Hon. Justin
MoiriEl, Of Maine, acted as Chairman, and
Hon. /. Donncly, of Minnesota as Secreta-
ry
On motion a committee of seven We're ap,.
pointed, consisting of Messrs. Stevens, OF
PENNSYLVANIA, Raymond, of New York,
Spalding and Washburne, OF illinois, Payne
Of Missouri, Boutwell, Of Massachusetts :,
and Blaine, Of Maine, whoreperted the fol
lowing resolution:
ReSolged by the Senate and IIotse u Rep-
rese,ttatfres "a Congress assembled. That a
Joint committee of fifteen members be APP
nointed. nine of whom shall be members of
The House, and six Of the Senate, who shall
INQUIRE into the condition OF the States
which formed the 50 Gales Confederate
States of America, and report whether they
or any of them are entitled to berepresented
in either Houses of Congress, with leave TO
report at any time, By bill or otherwise, and
until such report shall have been made and
finally acted upon by Congress, no member
shall be received into either House from any
Of said SO called Confederate States; the pa
pers relating To Representatives of SAID
States shall be referred to said committee
without debate
This resolution was ado pied unanimously,
and will be offered by Mr.. Stevens, chairman
Of the special committee who prepared it.
The caucus desired to refer the contested
case of Koontz aud Coffroth, of Pennsylva-
MIA, to the Committee on Elections, when ap-
pointed, to report on the subject. The re-
turns of each were considered irregular by
the Governor OF the State.
The caucus proceeded to the selection OF
candidates for officers Of the House, when
Hon. Schuyler Colfax, of Indiana, was nomi-
mated for the Speakership, by acclamation,
and SO was Hon. Edward Nc Pherson, Of
Pennsylvania, for Clerk For Sergeant at
arms, Midway, efNew Hampshire, was also
re-nominated unanimously, Colonel Ingram
having withdrawn asacandidate. For Door
keeper, GoodenoB, Of M H., and Hawkins
Taylor, of Kansas, were balloted for, the lat
ter receiving IS votes. Mr.. Goodenow hay
ing received the highest number Of votes
his nomination was made unanimous Col.
Given was selected as a candidate for Post
master. in place of the present incumbent,
Mr.. King. With this exception, all the
officers Of the former House have been re
nominated.
The Democrats, about twenty five or thirty
in number, also held a caucus to night in che
judiciary Committee room, Hon. Winfield
in the chair, and Hon. Samuel J Randall,
Secretary They had an interchange Of
views and decided to hold an adjourned
meeting on Monday morning at 10 0 clock,
to nominate candidates in opposition to the
Republicans
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perneioas influence of those pestilentiai
sheets, in. these degenerate days when they
have forgotten the glories of the prize ring
and raee-course, and have given themselves
to the advocacy Of universal freedom, the
integrity of the Union, che spread OF gener-
al intelligence, &c in other words since they
have in reality become Journals Qt Cir1t'-
cation. The spread of intelligence and the
love Of reading among the people, has play
ed havoc with the cops Of late years, hence
the leaders lift up a warning voice to their
followers directing them to carefully exclude
books. papers and preachers from their fire.
sides, if the Democracy is ever again to re-
gain its old aseenGancy. The richest joke
Of the evening came off, when meek look
ing individual in a corner of the room rose
up, ana with becoming solemnity suggested,
the propriety Of asking copy of the lee
ture for publication. The idea of publish
ing production that had failed to elicit, on
lis delivery, single hearty cheer, was so un-
expected and of so doubtful an expedleney,
thai it only received about dozen votes,
most Of them from republicans present, the
only ones who really enjoyed the fun.
BAR
In some Courts of Justice, there is sort
Of charmed circle, or enclosure, embracing
the Jury boxes, which is regarded as sacred
to the use of the Judges, Jurors
ON duty, members of the Bar and students
Of law. Bedford County is entirely too
democratic to tolerate such exclusiveness: ::
true She has the enclosure but iti no charm
ed circle. a tradition still exists, that it al
so partodk Of this exclusive character IL the
days OF Aud Lang Syn" but the barriers
have long been broken down. The rules as
gathered from observation By which this very
desirable object was accomplished seem to be
as follows: with dignifed walk and an air
Of impertarable gravity each man or boy as
he comes in at the court room door, should
fix his eye on the most desirable empty seat
either in the jury boxes or among the chairs
take possession of it and become a fixture
there. When there are no more empty
seats, the best plan is to take position be-
hind the chair of some member Of the bar,
or one of the judges, watch your opportu-
nifty and the moment he gets up slide into
his seat; if he has the impudenee to return
and show signs of surprise, you have only
to put on an air of Indignation at his pre-
sumption and he will in all probability stand
up or take back seat in the audience out
side the bar and leave you alone in your glo-
ry. The most troublesome persons are the
aged grayhaired men, as you are always ex-
pected to respect gray hairs. The only way
to manage these is not to see them; don't
let on you are aware of their presence, they
may look around little, but viii generally
take back seat in the end. If the dirty
faced boys and loafers about town will care
fully follow these rules, they can generally
obtain acomfortable seat inside the Bar and
with a little practice may occasionally secure
the Judges seat.
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PROCLAMATION.


The President restores tho Writ of Ha-
bcas Corpus I'm certain Statcs-The
South and the Territories Of AFazona
and New Mexico excepted.
WAsBINGToS, Nov. 30.
The following proclamation has lust been
issued by the President of the United States
of America
Whaeqs, By the proclamation Of tho
President Of the United States Of the l5fb
day Of September, 1868, the privilege If
the writ Of habeas corpus was. IN carto;a !,
cases therein set forth, suspended thraugh
out the United States; A1ta pehereas, The
reasons for that suspension may be regarded
as having ceased IN some of the States and
Territories.
Now, therefore, be il known that !. An
drew johnson, President of the United
States, do hereby proclaim and declare thai
the suspension aforesaid, aud all other proc
lanations and orders suspending the priyi-
lege of writ Of habeas corpus In the States
and Territories of the United States are re-
voked and annulled, erceptiltg as to the
States of Virginia, Kentucky, Tennessee.
North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia
Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana
Arkansas and Texas, the District of Colum-
bia and the Territories Of New Mexico and
Arizona.
In witness whereof, / have hereunto set
my hand and caused the seal of the United
States to be affixed
Done at the city of Washington this first
II. s. day of December, 1865, and Of the
independence of the United States of
America the ninetieth.
ANDREW JOHNSON.
By the President.
WM. III. SEWARD,
Secretary of State
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TO BE ADMITTED.

The political views of many of the above
senators and representatives Of the seeded
States are not sufficiently known to classify
them with any degree of certainty The SEN
ators Of Louisiana were elected as Union men
but we believe their sympathies are now with
the Democratic party. The senators of Ar
kansas we're elected as Union men, but we 40
not know whether they still adhere to the
party Ne,o York Tribune.
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THE HAYTIEN REBELLION.

HAVANA, Nov. 25.-Jamaica and Cape
Haytien adyices to the 18th of November
have been received BY the steamer Cara
bells.
The ex-Emperor of Hayti, Soulouque,
his Prime Minister. Solomon, and twenty
four others of his family and suite are pas
sengers by the Galrabclls, on their way for
StThomas, having been banished from ,Ja-
maica by the British.
The insurrection is reported as entirely
subdued. Paul Boyle, the leader, forty
two years of age, with many Others, had been
publicly executed, and there are others un-
der arrest, also condemned to death.
Cape Haytien has been bombarded by two
British war steamers, the city reduced to
ashes, and the ports destroyed. The troops
Of Geffrard are in possession of the ruins of
the city Many of the Rebels were killed
and wounded. This town was the strong
hold of the Rebellion, and it is generally be-
lieved that the Rebellion is at an end, Gef
frod retaining the Presidential chair in tram
quilIlty. The British Consul General. Rob
ert Burch, the famous Burch, of Charleston
blockade notoriety, has been appointed
Charge d Afaires to the republics Of Cen
trail America to reside at Guatemala.
The steamer Liberty arrived TODAY. The
Hcidrfck Hudson has been repaired. and
viii sail for Philadelphia tonight
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DoMESTIC NEWS.

The Poles of New York celebrated the %,
ult., in that city, as the anniversary of the
first Polish revolution in 1880.
The Presidents Message, which is very
lengthy, is in the hands of the Treasury prin-
ters.
1t is said that the French Government has
a large amount of money in Washington to
be used for lobbying purposes IN the Mexican
matter.
It's generally believed in Washington that
General Logan viii accept the Mexican mis-
sion
Fords theater in Washington has been re-
modelled, and is now ready for he reception
of war relics, to which it is to be devoted.
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The question Of the seizure Of French to-
bacco at Richmond, Va, during the Rebel
lion, has been presented for the consideration
Of the u S. Government by the French Min
lister at Washington and is being investigated.
Isaac A. Van Amburgh, the lion-tamer,
died in Philadelphia on the Goth uIt. He was
a native of Fishkill, n Y
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The total vote for Auditor General is 554,
l40, which is llS,562 less than the heavy
vote for President in 1860 Hartranft $
vote IS 81, ,o9l less than Lincoln 5, and Davis
6o,576 less than Mcclellan S, the decline in
each party being nearly the same.
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States are entitled to representation in Con
gress.
Mr.. Eldridge objected to the introduction
oi the bill.
Mr. Stevens moved the suspension OF the
rules. This was agreed to and the bill was
then introduced.
Mr. Dawson moved to lay the resolution
on the table
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President Johnson, in a proclamation dated
Nov. 30, announced the restoration Of the
writ Of habeas corpus in all the States and
Territories excepting Virginia, Kentucky,
Tennssee, North and South Carolina, Geor-
gia, Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisi-
ana, Arkansas, Texas, the Dirtrict Of Colunn-
bia, New Mexico and Arizona.
On the 18th alt. a party of Indians in the
northern part Of the State of Nevada, among
the Black Mountains, were attacked and one
hundred and twenty Of them killed, by so
California volunteers. One Californian vas
killed and two wounded.
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\ Cough. Gold, Or sore Thraat.

IA
REQUIRES IMMEDIATE ATFBNTioy ANp SHOULD
BE cHEcKEn, Ir ALLowED 10 CONTINUE,
Irritation of the Lungs, "a Permanent
Throat Affection, or am Eucssra0Ie
Lung Disease
is oFFEN THE RESULT.
BROWNS BRONCHIAL TROCHES
having direct influence to the pais, give i'm
mediate relief
FOR BRONCHITIS, ASTHMA, CAfARRH,
CONSUMPTION d THROAT DISEASES,
Troches are used with always good spccess.
SINGERS AND PUBLIC SPEAKERS
win find Troches useful in clearing the voice when
taken before Singing Speaking, and relieving
the throat after an unusual exertion of the vocal
organs. The Troches are recommended and pre-
scribed by Physicians, and have had testimonials
from eminent men throughout the country. Be-
ing an article of true merit, and having prored
their efficacy by a test Of many years, each year
find them IN new localities in various parts Of the
world, aud the Tr0ehss are universally pranoun-
ced better than other articles.
Obtain only ssBRowgs BRoNcHIAL TRocHES
and do not take any of the Horfhtess imftattoas
that may be offered.
Sold everywhere in the United States, and in
Foreign countries, at IS cents per box.
Nov. 10, 1865.
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OFFICIAL RETURNS
! LAuditorG.eneraI surveyor GanII.

Ofthe election held in the State of Penn
sylyania, October 10th, 1868:
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The French Eyaeuating Sinaloa.-The
Juarists Gaining Ground at MatamOras
General Espinosa not Killed.-NeWs
from Juares, Head. .Quarters.
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Unionists lin Roman, IA; Democrats Gin
italics, 40. Cd Members of the thirty eighth
Congress. Co Seats contested.
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The President restores the Writ Of Ha-
bcas Corpus i'm certain States-The
South and the Territories Of Arazona
and New Mexico excepfed.
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Total ... I238, 400 l5,740I237 ,957I215,98l
Mercer county l23 votes for W. H. FL.
Davis.
REHABILITATION.
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Passenger TT ain Northward

Leaves New Hampton on the orrival of the Mai
Train which leaves NEW YORK at $40 A. M and
MANUNKA CHUNK on the arrival of the Train
which leaves PHILADELPHIA. (Kensington De-
pot) at 7'l5 A. NJ. At SCRANTON this Train
makes close connections with trains on the LACK
AWANNA & BTOOMSBURG and DELAWARE &
HUDSON Railroads, and at Great Bend with the
Mail Train on the Erie Railway going West.
the Passenger Train Southward
Leaves Great Bend after the arrival of the Cncir-
Express from the West, connecting at ScraBk
with Trains on the Luckawanna and Bloomsbu
and Delaware and Huds IN Railroads; at Manun
Cnupk with the train for Philadelphia, and
New Hampton with Trains for New York, the l.
high Valley, Harrisburg, &c. Passengers by tn
Train arrive in New York at $50, in Philadelpei
OF $50, and in Harrisburg at 800 P. NJ. .
The Accommodation Train
Northward, connects at Great Bend with the Day
Express going West, by which passengers arrive q
ithaca and Syracuse the same day.
Southwark, leaves Great Bend after the arrival O
the New Yolk Express going East.
ey All Passenger Trains on the Erie Railway
stop at Great Bend.
WATTS COOKE, Supt.
R A. HENRY, Gen. Tkt. Agent.
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WY NM ca M & 3ss|3R = IS

On the Square, Three Doors from Steele's Hotel !
WILKt SB ARRE, PA.
THIS INSTITUTION is opened and fur
nsh ed in the most costly style, Reception,
Private and oper ting Rooms are large, convenient
ind we'll adopted The Surgical apartment conta ms
lhe finest collection of instruments in the country
and thus his faculties will enable him to meet any
and all emergencies in practice He will operate
lpon all the various forms of BLINDNESS. Cata.
tact, 0celuon of the Pupil, Cross Eyes. Closure of
The Tear Quota, Inversion of the Eyelids PterygiuD
tc. &c. And will treat all forms of Sores, Eye
dranuad Lids. Opaceties Of the Cornea, and Scrof-
Ilous diseases of the Eye together with all the dis
sases4to which the Eye Is subject.
DEAFNESS-Wil treat all the diseases common
% the organ Discharges from the Ear, Noises in
the Ear, Catarrh, difficulty of hearing total Deaf
ness even who're the Drum is destroyed. Will in
ert an. artificial one answering nearly all the pur-
poses of the natural .- f.....
DISEASES OF TIE THROAT.-An diseases
common to the Throat and Nose will be treated.
GENERAL SURGERY.-He will operate upon
Club feet Hair Lip, Cleft Palate Tumors, Cancers,
Enlarged Tencs, &c. Plastic operations by heal
ing new flesh into deformed parts and general Sur
gerry of whatever charac er it may present
HERNIA (or RUPECRE)-He will perfrom "La-
bias operation for the radical (compicte) cure of
Hernia, this is unquestjonably perfect cure and
is done with little pain. Out of many hun
dred operated upon in Boston there has bsen no
failures it having met the perfect appreciation of
all who have submitted to it.
ARTIFICIAL EYES-Will insert artificial Eyes
giving them the motion and expression of the natur-
al They are inserted with the least pain,
HEDORRHOLDL, (Pfes) This troublesome dis
ease is readily cured, Those suffering from it will
do well to call.
DR. Up De Graft visits Wilkos-Barre with view
of building up rmanent Institute for the treat
ment of the Eye, Ear and General Surgery. The
experience of more than quarter of q century in
Hospital and general practice, he hopes, will be
ficientguarantee to those who may be dislos
IN him
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THE Singer SEWING MACHINES.

Our LETTER A. FAMILY SEWING MACHINE
fast gaining o worldwide reputation. 1t ia be-
yond doubt the best and cheapest and most beautiful
of all Family Sewing Machines yet offered to the
public. No other Family Sewing Machine has SO
many useful appliances for Hemming, Binding Fell
ing, Tuckng, Gathering, Guaging, Bfaiding, EN-
broidering, Cording, and so forth. no other Family
Sewing Machine has so much capacity for great
variety of work. 1t will sew all kinds of cloth,
and with all kinds of thread. Great and recent inn
provements make our Family Sewing Machine most
reliable and most Durable and most certain in ac-
ton at all rates of speed 1t makes the interlocked
stitch which is the best stitch known Any one, ev
en- of the most ordinary capacity can see at glance,
how to use the letter A. Family Sewing Machine
Our Family Sewing Machines are finished in chaste
and exquisite style -
The Folding Case Of the Family Machine is a
piece of cunning workmanship of the most useful
kind. It protects the machine when not in USE and
when about to be operated may be opened as spa
cious and substantial table to sustain the work.
While some of the Cases, made out of the choicest
woods finished in the simplest and chastest man
ner possible, others adorned and embelished In
the most costly and superb manners
1t is absolutely necessary to see the Family Ma
chine in operation to judge of its great capac-
ty and beauty. st... ss-....-.t
1t is fast bec' ming as popular for family sewing
| as manufacturing machines for manufactur-
| ing purposes
The Branch Offices are we'll supplied with silk,
twist, thread needless OIL &c., of the very best quail
| ity.
| Send for PAMPHLET.
THE SINGER MANUFACTURING COMPANY.
45s Broadway, New York.
egPhiladelphia Office, $40 Chestnut st.
nHs D A. I; BAEDNrIz, n MAnsH Agts in Tunkhannook'
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Se,Uing Machines
T. N K H. E s. IT, YON'
NEW PATENT ROTARY FEED
SeaUanQ Machines

The following facts demonstrate that these Ma.
chimes. comprise the HIGHEST IMPROVEMENTS IN THE
SEWING MACHINE ART. viz ...-- ... .-..
i. Each MACHINE is guaranteed to give better sats-
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or money refunded
z. They have taken many of the HIGHEST PREMIUMS
al the most important EXHIBITIONS and FAIRS
ever held in the Unitee States -r-.f
5. They make the LOCK STITCH alike on both sides
thus Saving more than half the thread and silk
used in tn raveling ridge seams ofthe loop-stitch
and single thread Sewing Machines
A. They are adapted to the widest range of heay
and light sowing.
5. They have no rattling wires. or delicate ct
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6They require no taking apart to clean or oil any
no "Lessons' to set needle. regula tenion
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Please call and examine and demonstrate or
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20,
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FINKLE & LYON VI. =. co
No. 538 BROAD WAY NETWORK

Editor Of Democrat
DEAR SIR With your permission I wish to
say to the readers of your paper that will send by
return mail to all who wish it (free) Recipe with
full directions for making and using simpie Vega
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piimples, Blotches, Tan. Preckles. and all Impure
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n 4 VIII 1 also mail free to those having Bald
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nation that will enable them to start full proytb
OF LIxurant @ nth: Hair Whiskers, or Moustache, in
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TH0S, F. CHAPMAN. Chemist
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FOR THE MILLION
Pens to Suit the Hand, and Prices to Suit
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On receipt of the following sumo, we will send, by
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the same according to the description, namely.
Gold Pens, in Silver Plated Exten-
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For 81 No. pen far Sl.25. No. 3pen; for l,50,
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These pens are stamped THE IMPERIAL PEN,
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w A n r A N e ID GOLD Pc N g.
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Gold Pens 1st and I'd quality in
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The following is written as notice on
car running on q railroad in the northern part
of New York -
Passengers are requested not to get off
the cars to SNOWFALL while the train is under
full headway."