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North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1865-08-16
VOL. S No. 2
The Old Oaken Bucket.

The " Old Oaken Bucket" was written by
Samuel B Woodwork, while yet he waa
journeyman printer working in an Office nc
the corner of Chambers and Chatham atreets
New York. Near by IN Frankfort st. 10 .
drinking house, kept by one named Mallary,
where Woodwork and several particular
friends used TO resort. One afternoon the
liquor was super excellent. Woodworth
seemed inspired by it for, after taking O
draught, he set his glass upon the table, and
smacking his lips declraed that Mallory's eau
de RE was superior to any thing that he had
ever tasted. .ss.
"No," said Mallory. "you are mistaken !;
there was one which in both of our estims~
tions far surpassed this as drink"
"What was that ? asked Woodwork du.
hiousIy.
The draughts of pure, fresh spring water,
that we used to drink from the old oaken
bucket that hung In the well, aftor our re-
turn from the labors of the field on a sultry
day in summer" o.
The tear drops glistened for O moment In
Woodworth's eye. "true, true" he replied.
He Immediately returned to the Office,
grasped pen, and in halfa an hour the Old
Oaken Bucket" one of the most delightful
compositions in our language, was ready i'm
manuscript to be embalmed in the memories
of succeeding generations.
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1865-08-16
THE POVERTY OF STATESMAN,

Statesmen who are worthy the appellation
given them, generally fail to secure fortunes.
They devote themselves to pursuits, which,
if honestly adhered to rarely yield rich re-
wards.
Jefferson died comparatively poor. Indeed,
if Congress had not purchased his library and
gwen him five times its value, he would, with
difficulty, have kept the wolf from his door.
Madison saved money, and was compara-
lively rich. To add to his fortune, however.
or rather to that of his widow. Congress pur-
chased his manuscript papers, and paid thirty
thousand dollars for them.
James Monroe, the sixth President of the
United States, died in New York, so poor
that his remains found resting place through
the charity of one of his friends. They re-
main in a cemetery in School street, but no
monument mark the spot where they repose
John Quincy Adams left some hundred
and fifty thousand dollars, the result of in
dustry, prudence and inheritance. He was a
man Of method economy.
Martin Van Buren died very rich
Throughout his political life he studiously
looked out for his own interest.
1t is not believed that he ever spent thirty
sh llings in politics His party shook the
bush and he caught the bird.
Daniel Webster squandered some millions
in his life time, the product of his professional
and political speculations. He died, leaving
his property to his children, and his friends
The former sold for less than twenty
thousand dollars. The latter exceeded two
hundred and fifty thousand.
| Henry Clay left very handsome estate. -
1t probably exceeded one hundred and fifty
| thousand dollars. He was prudent menaa
ger, ard scrupulously honest man.
James K. Polk left about one hundred and
| fifty thousand dollars-f fifty thousand of
which hs saved from his Presidency of four
years.
John Tyler left thirty thousand dollars
Before he reached the Presidency he was
bankrupt. In flee he husbaRded his means
and then married very wealthy wife.
Zachary Taylor left one hundred and fifty
thousand dollars.
Mlllard Fillmore is q wealthy man and
keeps his money in very strong and safe bcx
Il will never be wasted in speculation, or
hquandered in vice.
EX-President Pierce saved some Atty
| thousand dollars from his term OF service.
The value of the estate left by the late
President Lincoln is estimated at $75, 900
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1865-08-16

HARDLY KNEW You.-A maiden ladv
residing in great seclusion, had not been to
church for several years but, on the accee.
sion of small property she bought herself
new bonnet, shawl and dress, with the ap-
proplate gloves, boots, etc., and appeared on
the following Sabbath in a style whlsh al
most destroyed her identity with the hither.
to shabby and hopeless old maid. haa
Just as she was walking up the aisle, aud
as every eye seemed to be turned upon Ter,
the choir commenced singing an anthem, tho
burden Of which was ''Hallelujah .Hal lelu.
jah" The spinster retraced her steps down
the aisle in high dudgeon, exclaiminr-
"HardIy knew you," indeed1 uWhy, this
is not the first the first time I've been Gyssa.
ed up. zn57HG
Hardly knew. your guess ldop,t
come here again very soon !" div sfai
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1865-08-16
Soldiers Read d! {!

The following Is an extract of speech
made by WENDELL PHILLIPS at the late meet
ing of the Boston Abolition Society:
NOW COMES THE CRISIS, WHAT is
THE NEGRO ? WELL SAY IN THE
FACE OF ALL PREJUDICE THAT AMID
THE GALLANTRY,THE PATIENCE, THE
HEROISM OF THIS WAR, THE NEGRO
BEARS THE PALM."-( (Great applause }
ave need the Uotes Of the colored
people 1t is numbers, not intelligence, that
counts at The ballot bor-it is The right in
teftion, and not philOsophic judgement, that
casts the vots."--Speech of HENRY WINTER
DAVIS.
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1865-08-16

AN INTELLIGENT CoNTRABANd.- Every
body has heard of the boy, who, on being
asked if he bad creased the wagon, replied
that he haG creased all oft but the sticks the
wheels hung on, and he couldn't get at them ;
bat nobody, we suppose, ever believed the
story. An instance of the kind, however,
happened in this borough, this week Mr..
Geo Bright, IN Market street, has in his
employ an intelligent cpntraband fresh from
Ole Virsinny. A few days ago, Mr.. Bright
ordered him to- grease the carnage" and
soon after discovered that the darkey had
daubed the top of the carriage all over with
tanners oil, which was as oderiferous as the
niger himself PoHsriHe Standard.
Ira Avery thinks that is Sufficiently
intelligent to exercise properly the right
of voting
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1865-08-16

THE ELECTION AT RICHMOND, VA.-The
Richmond papers contain full particulars of
he election in that city on Tuesday. For
Mayor, the vote stood for Stu devant, 1885,
and for Taylor 92l. Marmaduke johnson
was elected At orney, over L. Tazewell, by
500 majority; Robert Howard, Clerk of the
Hus tings Court ,over G. l.. Christian, by 336;
j. W. Wright, Sheriff over II. K Ellyson, by
1874, and Benz. Pollard, Clerk of the Circuit
Court. over j. Sands, by l.268 majority
The total number of votes polled was about.
500 less than in 1861, just before the war
c'mmenced As soon as the military officers
found out the result, they declared the eec-
ton null and VOID, although it was conducted
IN the most quiet manner, and although tn
candidates were all citizens in good standing
Despotism has not here even pretext.
Randolph County journal. [volume] (Winchester, Indiana) 1864-1865, 1865-05-25

such aid to this enterprise, CON-
mittce>of seven snail be appointed
by the Chairman, who shall report
to a future meeting.
Mr.. Joseph Lomax, of Kalamazoo,
President of the Grand Rapids and
Indiana Railroad Company, was then
introduced BY the Chairman. and
spoke to a considerable length in re-
gard to the project The mineral and
timber resources of that part of the
country through which the line
would be built, were boundless.-
Lumber can be cut and shipped to
this city with much less expense
than it can be had from any other
region. He spoke in detail of the
character of the land and its
value, and of the Importance which
the road. when completed, would be
TO the business community OF Gin
cinnati. The Chairman then ap
pointed the following committee who
viii report at future meeting: Jos,
Terrence, VIM. II Clements, John
w. Bartwell, w. W. Scarborough
Richard Smith, Thomas II. " easner
NJ. D. Potter.
On motion the meeting adjourned
Randolph County journal. [volume] (Winchester, Indiana) 1864-1865, 1865-05-25
NATIONAL BANK.

Persons who desire TO invest In
United States 7-30 Bonds, can now
be accommodated ut the First Ma
tional Bank in Winchester. The
Bank has received, and is ready, to
issue currency, and do all business
pertaining to legitimate banking.
At a recent meeting, Hon. Thomas
Ward was elected President and AT
thur McKew Cashier. This Bank
ia entitled TO the confidence OF the
people. 1t commences bushes;
under tho most favorable auspices
Randolph County journal. [volume] (Winchester, Indiana) 1864-1865, 1865-05-25
WINCHESTER TRADE.

1t is gratifying to witness the in
crease in trade and business men in
our town. New goods are arriving
daily, and new houses are opening;
business men here are looking for
ward to a still further increase in
the various departments of trade,
and with the growing interest and
assurance of the completion of the
Fort Wayne and Cincinnati railroad
through this place, at an early day,
our trade must soon be doubled
as soon as the country is entirely
quiet. 1t is true the season for
planting has not been favorable, yet
large number Of acres will be plant
ed. We have at least two weeks
yet to put corn in the ground. We
have no fears yet, as corn has made
itself, planted any time in the first
week in June. Wheat looks well, as
does oats and grass; and the fruit
crops, although injured. will still be
heavy. We say TO all, be not dis
couraged, but use every hour, and
You will have good crops, without
doubt So there need be no fears but
the trade which has opened SO
brightly will continue.
Randolph County journal. [volume] (Winchester, Indiana) 1864-1865, 1865-05-25

From the Cincinnati Commercial, Nay Il
The Grand Rapids and Indiana Rail-
road---Proposed Extension of the
Line 10 this City.
A meeting of gentlemen interested
in the above project, WAS held at the
Merchants Exchange, yesterday af-
ternoon. The meeting was organ.
lied by the election Of the following
officers:
President-Robert Brown.
Vice Presidents-Thos. II. Weas.
ner, Larz Anderson, and W. W.
Scarborough.
Secrctaries-J. A. Gano, and a.
Henderson.
Mr.. Robert Carmichael then pre-
sented the following preamble and
resolutions, which were unanimous
ly adopted
WHEREAS, There Is a projected
line of railroad, from Richmond,
Indiana. by way Of Fort Wayne,
Grand Rapids, and Traverse Bay,
terminating at the Straits OF Mack
nav, making direct railroad com
munication from Cincinnati to the
said Straits Of Mackinaw, and
WHEREAS, The completion of said
railroad will open to the trade OF
Cincinnati, not only the vast agricul-
tural and lumber resources of Cen
trail Michigan, but, also. the rich
mineral wealth of the Upper PENN
sula-a region believed to be OF
more commercial Importance to onr
city than any not already connected
by railroad communication; and
WHEREAS, The Congress of the
United States has granted about one
million acres Of land, IN the State oil
Michigan, and along the line Of said
road, to aid in the construction Of
the road from Fort Wayne to tn.
Straits Of Mackinaw, known as the
Grand Rapids and Indiana Rail.
road,
l. Resolred, That the amount OF
work already done, the great value OF
the land grant made by Congress, and
the resources of the country through
which this road passes, render the
immediate prosecution and speedy
completion OF the road entirely prac
Il, able.
2. Resolued, That the construction
of said proposed railroad is mat
ter of great commercial Importance
to the city of Cincinnati, and in the
opinion OF this meeting, deserves the
substantial aid Of her citizens, and
that, for more thorough investiga-
ton Of the subject, and TO arrive a,
some practical method Of rendering
Randolph County journal. [volume] (Winchester, Indiana) 1864-1865, 1865-05-25

Rev. JAMES S. FERRIS, who has
been on visit to this place for the
last two weeks, has removed 10 Fort
Desmoines, Iowa Mr.. Ferris has
resided in the Fifth Congressional
District for twenty odd years, and
been connected with the High Schools
of the District for twcnty-one years;
and as an educator and governor OF
schools, be has no superior in this
part Of the State. lie was elected to
Professorships in the Female College
at Fort Wayne, Indiana, and in the
Asbury University, at Greencastle-
the first OF which he declined on ac-
count OF the smallness of the salary,
and the latter, on account Of other
engagements. He was Auditor oil
Henry county for eight years, and 8
member of the State Legislature two
years, with fair prospect if he had
remained in the District) to have
been elected to the lower House OF
Congress. We regret exceedingly
that Mr.. r. felt it his duty to leave
our State and District, as in him We
lose a good citizen and a high
minded, Christian gentleman.
Randolph County journal. [volume] (Winchester, Indiana) 1864-1865, 1865-05-25
Sale Of Real Estate.

DY VIRTUE of the authority vested in
ID me, as attorney in fact of the heirs Of
Abraham Lady, late of Randolph county,
Indiana, deceased. will sell at public sale,
on Saturday. the third day of June, 1865.
on the premises, the following described
real estate, situated in Randolph county,
Indiana, to-wit: Lots Nos. twelve (l2) and
twenty-eight (2e). in the town of New
Pittsburg, in said courty. The terms Of
sale will he. one half Of the purchase money
in hand AT time of sale. and the residue in
nine months, the purchaser securing the
same bv ro;e. with approved security, waiv-
ing valuation laws, and bearing interest
from date. The purchaser will receive a
good deed In fee simple when the frs; pay
m-nt Is made and note given. ss above.
Title good. PETER STICK,
Attorney IN fact for heirs.
May il, leeS. st3
Randolph County journal. [volume] (Winchester, Indiana) 1864-1865, 1865-05-25
THE THIRD SERIES OF SEVEN
THIRTIES

The great success Of the $50 Loan
must always be looked upon as one
oil the most powerful evidences OF
the strength of the United States
Government, and Of its strong hold
upon the confidence and affections
OF the people. On Saturday, May
18th, the subscriptions were over
thirty million dollars, and for the
week ending on that day. over ninety.
eight million dollars, and in the three
months that the Loan has been in
Randolph County journal. [volume] (Winchester, Indiana) 1864-1865, 1865-05-25

Dr. W. L. BRIcKLr. formerly a
citizen OF this place, but latterly OF
Huntsville, Madison county, Indiana,
has removed TO Fort Desmoines
DR.. Is. has been successful practi-
toner for twelve years. and we un.
derstand that he was compelled tc
leave a practice which was too large
for any one man to attend to, on &C
count of i'll health. We do not know
whether he designs 10 engage in hi.
profession in Iowa or not, but if ht
should, be will be available acquisi
ton in the department OF medicine
besides, he will te found 70 be .
courteous and clever gentleman
Randolph County journal. [volume] (Winchester, Indiana) 1864-1865, 1865-05-25
NEWS OF THE WEEK.

r, is announced that Gen. Sherman
will soon publish 4 defense OF his
course in North Carolina.
Secretary Seward has resumed bis
duties in the State Department.
a grand review OF the army will
take place near Washington. this
week, preparatory to the discharge
OF the same.
Generals Grant and Meade ap-
peared before the War Committee,
hut Gen. Sherman. il is said, refused
10 appear.
The people Of North Carolina, at
Jatcs. dates, had not heard OF the
capture OF JEFF Davis, but, on the
contrary. that he was organizing a
formidable army West Of the Missis-
sippi river. In view Of this news
rebel soldiers prevented Union men
from holding meetings, as they
averred that the Confederscy was TO
be established.
The price Object has fallen in New
York ten cents on the pound. II
can afford to come down a little lower
yet.
The sympathy OF Great Britain foi
President Lincoln is, as appears from
their press. very great; her leading
citizens have no sympathy to express
for the thousands Of good aud brave
men who have fallen on the battle
field; she harborcd and upheld Oh,
very men who brought about this
foul murder. We don't thank them
much for their sympathy.
Isham G.. Harris. the rebel Gov
ernor Of Tennessee, has been cap
tnred. with $500. 900 in specie and thu
State archives and State bonds.
President Johnson insists on th,
total abolition Of slavery.
Gen. Banks has been superseded
for military reasons.
Gen. Sheridan has been assigned
to command west OF the Mississippi
and has gone to Texas. He has in
structions to destroy and lay vast,
that country, if the rebels persist il
their hostility to the Government.
JEFF. Davis, A. II. Stephens, anC
other important rebels, have arrived
at Fortress Monroe, on their way t.
Washington. Jefrs specie train
containing $4,000, was captured
near Augusta, Georgia.
President Johnson has Issued .
proclamation opening nearly all tn
Southern ports to foreign commerce
An attempt was made to assault
or assassinate Governor Brownlow.
"A large number Of tho Indian
regiments with Sherman, and tn
army of the Potomac, will be mus
tered out Of service in a few days
The 10Th regiment 10 the only on
from this District.
Randolph County journal. [volume] (Winchester, Indiana) 1864-1865, 1865-05-25
Notice to NOn-ResideMts

State or Indiana, Rondoiph Connfy
In the Common Pleas Court. June Term,
1865.
Farmland Lodge, No. POS, I. o. o r. va.
VIM. r. Oliver. Hiram Bond. and Samuel
McNees. Complaint No. SIC.
NOW comes the plaintiff, by Cheney &
~ Watson. her attorneys, and files her
complaint herein. together with an affidavit
that one of said defendants, to-wit, Hiram,
Bond. is not resident Of the State OF In
diana.
Notice Is therefore hereby given said de-
PENDANT, that unless he be and appear on
the first dAv of the next Term of the Ran
dolph Common Pleas Court, To he holden OR
the third Monday OF June. A. D. 1865. at the
Court House in Winchester. in said county
and State, and answer or demur 10 said
complaint, the same will be heard and de-
termined in his absence.
Witness nv name, and the seal of said
Court affixed. at Winchester. this
LIS. 9Th day Of Nav, A. d. le65.
JOHN B. GOODRICH,
MAY IL. 45-3 Clerk.
Randolph County journal. [volume] (Winchester, Indiana) 1864-1865, 1865-05-25
charge of Mr.. Jay CooxE. over five

charge Of Mr. JAY COOKE, over five I
hundred million dollars. These large /
receipts will enable the Treasury TO
pay of our armies as they are dis
banded, and TO rapidly discharge the
various obligations that have been in
Cured during the war History will
show that great war debt to individ
uals has never before been so prompt
" paid; and we think all will agree
that Secretary McCulloch deserves
great credit for the ability he has
manifested, not only in securing the
means, but for the financial skill he
has displayed in so directing these
vast receipts and disbursements as
not for a moment TO distarb the equi-
librium Of commerce, cmbarrass in
dividnals, or in any way tighten the
money market. 1t is doubtless true
( that the Secretary Of the Treasury
might have negotiated the remainder
Of his loans at six per cent. interest
/ instead Of 100, but so much valuable
time would necessarily have been
lost in popularizing new loan that
tho great object Of the Government
viz, an immediate supply Of money
sufficient to pay all the debts Incl
dent 10 the war, would have been de.
feated; and besides, the difference of
interest would not have been equal
to three days expenses. The policy
may have looked "penny wise," but
the best financial authorities, as well
as common sense. pronounced it
"pound foolish" As it is-and will
be, no soldier will go home without
his grcenbacks, and the floating
debt in the shape of vouchers re-
QUESTIONS, DC, will be wiped out as
rapidly as the proper officers can
audit and adjust the accounts.
The Second Series of the $50
Loan was exhausted on Saturday,
May 18th. On Monday, the Secre-
tary Of the Treasury authorized Jay
Cooke, the general SUBSCRIPTION
Agent for u. S. Securities, to re-
ceive subscriptions for $3.50, 100000
of a Third Series, which is all that
, is authorized by Congress, and is
, without doubt the last loan at this
high rate Of interest that will be Of
fered by the Government.
There is no change in the terms
or conditions Of this Third Series,
except that the Government re-
serves the right of paying interest
at six per cent. in gold instead OF
seven and three, tenths in currency
, right which would pre-suppose a
, return to specie payments, and make
, six per cent. in gold even better
than the higher rate in currency-a
! consummation most devoutly to be
, wished.
Tie privilege Of converting the
notes into 5 20 six per cent. gold
j bonds ut the end of three years, or
receiving payment at maturity, at
f the holders option, is retained.
The first day Of the Third Series
, opened with subscription within q
, fraction Of five millions, and the
month of June will certainly see the
last of the 1905 out Of market.
= How early in June we can not pre-
r dict, but parties who wish II make
sure of portion would do we'll to
be in time.
Full particulars may be found in
=, our advertising columns.
e The above bonds can be obtained
f. at the First National Bank Of Win.
chester.
Randolph County journal. [volume] (Winchester, Indiana) 1864-1865, 1865-05-25
SheriG's Sale.

DY virtue of decree and execution to me
ID directed from the Randolph Common
Pleas Court, / will expose to sale at the
Court House door in Winchester, Randolph
county, Indiana, on Saturday, the 18th day
OF June. 1865, between the hours Of ten
o'clock A. NJ. and four O'Clock p. NJ. of said
day. the following real estate, situated in
Randolph county, Indiana, to wit:
The north half Of In. Lot No. five (s), in
the East Front Of the town Of Winchester
Executed as the property Of David Aker
and Amy Aker, at the suit Of Wilmer II.
Belleville.
JOEL A. NEWMAN,
May 90. 1865. 46-4 Sheriff r. c.
Randolph County journal. [volume] (Winchester, Indiana) 1864-1865, 1865-05-25
Notice of Distribution.

State Of Indiana, Randolph County.
NJ Office is hereby given that at the
" June Term Of the Court of Common
Pleas, OF Randolph County. after final set
Element of the estate OF Abraham Luton
deceased. about the cum Of two hundred
and thirty eight dollars and ten cents were
found remaining for distribution among the
heirs. Said heirs are therefore notified to
appear on the FIRST day of the mex, term of
said Court. and prove their heirship and
receive their distribution share.
JOHN B. GOODRICH.
G. c. P. Randolph Co.
MAY IS, 1865. 4S-3
Randolph County journal. [volume] (Winchester, Indiana) 1864-1865, 1865-05-25
T.. s. $50 Sir per cent.
GOLD BEARING BONES.

These Bonds are now worth a handsome
premium, and are exempt, as are all the
Government Bonds, from State. County
and Municipal taxation, which adds from
one to three per cent. per annu.i to their
value, according 10 the rate levied on other
property. The interes, is payable semi.
annually BY coupons attached to each note.
which may be cut of and sold to any bank
or banker.