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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1865-06-15
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Ice Cream Saloon,
No. l29 King Street,
ALEXANDRIA,,

ICE CREAM, made in the best manner,
will be furnished, WHoLEsALE t. Dealers, on
the most reasonable terms; or by retail, at the
saloon, which is fitted up for the accommoda
ton Of ladies and and gentlemen.
SODA 20 j n Al n S charged and
SYRUPS, Of all varieties for sale.
4 Soda Fountain is in operation at the Con-
fectionary Store
All the materials used in the manufacture of
lee Cream, and Soda, are Of the best quality.
CAKES, CAN DIES. FRUITS, AN D
ONFECT1ONERY, I, Of all kinds, for sale.
~ Families can be supplied with ICE at
tho store, 120, King street, through the week,
and on Sunday at Mr.. Boach's Ice House. on
St. Asaph street, near the County Jail.
NH 28-tf
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1865-06-15
PUBLIsEED (DAILy) BY
EDGAIS SNOWDEN, SR.
rs OFFICE-No 1Ol, King street over
Fren chs Book Store.
Fren chs Book Store.


French's Book Store.
Mr.. j. NJ. Bolts denies The accuracy Of the
statement Of the correspondent Of the Phila-
delphia Press, as to his opinions, published
Yesterday He afirms that he did not make
the remarks attributed TO him about Governor
peirpoint, and provisional government, &C.,
but that he did say that he could not approve
the manner in which the Alexandria Constitu-
ton was forced upon the people Of Virginia,
it having been framed by eleven men and
adopted by four or FIVE hundred voters but
that Governor leiGpoint was elected under the
Constitution Of 1851, and is therefore The le-
climate Governor of the State. Mr.. Bolts
denies that he has ever disputed the validity OF
the Vest Virginia government lie insists,
on the contrary, that the people of the west
did right ri ght TO set Up s. loyal government,
aud admits the legality OF the act Of separation
from the east He would prefer to see the
Sold State reunited on many accounts, but he
regards the question as finally settled. N
respect to slavery, Mr. Bolts admits that sla-
very is destroyed by the eyents OF the war;
and although he would have preferred more
gradual process, he now acqulesces III the
practical result, and thinks the whole people
Of the State would consent to the incorpora
ton Of prohibitory clause In the yoDstltutlop.
Gov. Perpoint, in reply to an address and
resolutions from Albemarle county, stated that
he thought he should be able in less than
three weeks to issue writs of election to all the
counties in the state, with franchise which
would be acceptable to al''-that after the
couoty officers shall have been elected be would
next 1all order an election for n1emEer3 Of Cor
gress, and the organization being completed,
'tand the whole subject Of the Constitution OF
the State under the control Of the Representa-
tiyes of the State, they can take then what
action wisdom and discretion may direct.
The Baptist General Association OF Virginia,
in session at Richmond, has adopted ycsolu
tions declaring that recent events have not
diminished the obligations OF the denomination
70 labor for the spiritual welfare Of the black
people, while new forms Of effort in their behalf
should be soughs, and every influence tending
to ALLEVIATE the confidence and affection ofthese
people from the white communities should be
discountenanced and counteracted.
The Board OF Delegates OF the American
Israelites have recently had a meeting IL New
York, where they resolved TO collect facts re-
citing heroic deedsof Jews during the war, so
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1865-11-15

DEATH OF LORD PALMERsToN-This Gel
ebrsted statesman died on the 18th ult, at
his residence in London. Henry John Tenn
pie, third Viscount Palmerston, was born in
1874, and was descended from q younger
branch of the Temples Of Stowe, the founder
of which was secretary to Sir Philip Sidney
He settled i'm Ireland in 1909, and the cele-
brated Sir William Temple was his grandson
He was uncle TO the first Lord Palmerston,
who was created peer of Ireland, in 1922
with the title of Baron Temple and Viscount
Palmerston. The late Viscount was e6u.
Gated mt Harrow, Ednburg and Cambridge
graduating at ST. Johns College in 1906 -
He was Immediately made the candidate OF
the tories to represent the university in the
seat made vacant blythe death of Mr.. Pitt
but he was defeated by Lord Landsdowne.
He was then returned for Bletchingly, and
1907 was made junior lord of the admiralty
In the tory cabinet Of the Duke of Port land
From that time to this, with rare intervals
he has been prominent in the ministry as
In Parliament. Since 1885 he has been reg
ularly returned as the member from Tiverton.
Lord Palmerston was skillful political lead
er and his loss will be deeply felt by The
country in whose service hs spent long and
active life,
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1865-11-15
Mr.. EDITOR

Mr.. EDITOR:
As ! have promised your
readers history OF some Of my wanderings,
will commence at the beginning of my
travel in this county. which was at the far
famed town OF Factoryvile In location, at
least, Factoryville differs much from the re-
nowned city of old which was set upon hill
If any one doubts the wisdom of the ancient
practice let him visit Factoryville after q
heavy rair storm, and by the time he has
walked through the muddy streets of that
towr short time, he will either wish that
the city bad been set upon hill, or that the
city fathers had taste for better sidewalks
and more Of them. L is located in the
midst of as fine portion of country as it
has been my fortune to visit in this section,
being situated as it is on the ID. L. & W.
Rail Road, see nothing to prevent it from
being foremost town in the county, except
the slight mistake of few roads i'm it's loca-
tion, and the want Of enterprise and pride go
plainly exhibited by its citizens. There 10
another very remarkable feature that ! no.
ticed about this town while they boast of n
temperance society consisting of over two
hundred members, I have not seen more
drunkenness in many day than came 10
my notice there in few hours, but / must
say that my surprise was much lessened up
on learning that this was the Republican
stronghold of the county. While looking
down upon the town and weighing in my
mind the probabilities of it's future great
ness, my reveries were suddenly interrupted
by the crack Of whip, and the shrill cry of
call aboard for Tunkhannoek 5" looking
around for the cause Of this interruption my
attention was attracted by splendid coach
drawn by four high spirited and prancing
horses. Upon inquiry learned that this
was an establishment furnished by T. B.
Wall, of Tunkhannock, for the accommoda-
tion of the public who wish 10 travel between
Factoryville and Tunkhanhock. 1t 10 fortu-
nate for the public that "Bart' has SO good
coach and four and so skilful q whip as
Dan, the obliging driver. It being a very
fine day, and being informed by "Dan" that
could share with him bis lofty seat on tho
out side, and being desirous Of wandering in
the direction of the famous town Of
Tunkhannock, accordingly took my place,
and at the crack of Dams" whip, the impa-
tieDt horses started in good style in that
direction. For fear that may be clipped
by your ''devil," will defer the description
of my journey till next time.
Yours, &C.,
WARDEI ING jew,
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1865-11-15
The Elections.

The recent elections in the States Of New
Jersey, New York, Wisconsin, Massachu-
setts and Minnesota, have resulted in Repub-
licaa triumphs. New York is claimed to
have given nearly 10000 and New Jersey
from three to five thousand majority.
Massachusetts, Minnesota, Illinois and
Wisconsin have gone as usual. Nothing bet
ter was expected Of these at this time. The
results in the states of New York and New
Jersey however has disappointed the just
hopes and expectations Of the country
With their tickets headed by the gallant Slo
cum, who shared withs sherman all the hon.
ors aud dangers of his victorious march
through Georgia aud with Gen. Runyor
who led the intrepid sons ofhis native state
to battle, and to victory, it was reasonable tc
expect success. Their defeat atsthe polls, has
disclosedthe utter hollownes of the professions
of the stay-at-home fanatics, who, wher
these generals were fighting their battles
beslavered them with praise, but now, de-
nounce them as copperheads and traitors ant
refuse W fote lor IheW' iue oelhoetaCy dls
mot entirely free from censure. With sucf
efforts as they should have made the resul
would have been far different. We fully
concur i'm the language ofone ofour exchan
ges which says:
A lethargy seems 10 have fallen upon th'
party during the past year, and victorie
which were fairly within it's grasp have beer
"lost through simple negligence. This culpa
ble carelessness or indifference lost as Penn
sylvania, and it has given the Republican
New York and New Jersey. The returns
show that elsewhere. as well as in our owl
State, thousands upon thousands of Demo
Gratis staid away from the polls. Let then
now hang down their heads in shame at hav
ing thus contributed to their own defeat.
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1865-11-15

C. In proclamation dated The Sd oil
October, at the city of Mexico, Maximilian
authorities and instructs the assassination ol
every prisoner thereafter taken by his forces
Any Mexican soldier captured, is to be tried
sun,marily by the commander of the troops
who capture him, and to be shot within
twenty four hours and this whether he has
made resistance or not. 1t is enough If be
belongs to the forces of Juarez.
This is murder, not war. By this order
any iieutensnt or commander of the merce-
naries who have come to slay a republic, may
slaughter its citizens for the crime of defend
ing it. Our government, it is understoo
will take early action on this atrocious proc
lamation and present an earnest protest
against its enforcement. 1t has already
resulted in retaliation, and the black flag
has been hoisted by the Liberals, and five
French officers lately captured by them and
pat TO death, "were sacrificed according TO
Maximiliian's own method of doing bust.
ness,"-Er.
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1865-11-15
Local and PerOnaI,


Explanation. .--The date on the tinted address
label attached to this paper shows the time to which,
as appears on our books, the paper has been paid
for. Every subscriber should take an occasional
look at il.
Clothing from New York.--Call early and
secure fine Suit of Fashionable Clothing, Over
Coats, Business suits, Pants, de-, at F. M. Bucks.
A. G. STARK, Ag't.
Next Week.--We hope those attending court
next week, will not neglect TO call and settle up for
the Democrat. Those who do not attend. can send
along what they owe us, with those who do. Send
S2 for every year which the date on the label of
YOUR papers indicates as due and unpaid, and all
will be well.
The Coal Trade at this place has been very
brisk for the past two weeks A larger amount will
probably be brought here this Fall than on any
previous year. Most of the residents of town have
secured their winters supply; but with coal here,
large and constantly increasing trade with the sur
rounding country, could be built up No fears need
be entertained, by dealers, that they will get
| too much on hand. The farmers are beginning to
find out that it is cheaper to burn COAL than to hire
and board man to cut wood. The prices now
range from $4 to &5 for chestnut and from S6 to S7
NOS 3and 4--according to quality.
Broke all, ,--On Saturday morning last, two
young meu, one named Wm Thompson, alias Clark
G. Little, charged with horse aling, the other
named George shippey, charged with larceny of a
rife and some clothing, escaped from the Jail at this
place, by climbing over the wall. This they accom-
plished as follows taking blanket they cut it into
shreds ther large for carpetrags but quite small
enough for rope ladder; which they made by
twisting and tying knots in it at short distances.
To tasten this to the outer edge of the roof Of the
wal-which projects several feet to the inside an
but few inches outward-was the next step. A
tin pan was found into the edge of which the timer
had, In fit of honesty, put strong wire. This
was taken out, doubled up several times and bent
into the shape of hook, and fastened to the rope,
About O'Clock A. NJ, when let into the Jail yard
to take their usual airing and exercise after throw
ing the hook and fasteningit the outer edge
of the roof, without having announced it in flaming
show w-bills, they commenced series of slack rope
performances. The two first named climbed to the
top of the wall roof and jumped off-on the wrong
side. A third one, had nearly done when discoy-
cred by Mrs. Gay. That goofLady, never having
seen any such dangerous feats performed, politely
but pointedly requested the performer to desist
which he very considerably Gid, and came down
on the right side of the wall. The two who escaped
| were seen and recogniz ed by some boys who gave
them chase, but mot having the fear of God before
their eyes, but being moved and instigated by the
'deVi moved rather too rapi dly for their pursu-
| ers and escaped
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1865-11-15

ATROCITIES IN JAMAlcA.-A letter from
Kingston, Jamaica, Oct. %, TO the New York
Neans, gives account of atrocities committed
by the negro insurgents which it is difficult
to credit without further information, The
writer says:
The negro is an apt scholar in any theory
that promises him exemption from labor
The stories of indulgence and support afford
ed by your government to the freedmen of
the South have reached, with the inevitable
exaggerations, the ears of our shiftless, de-
praved and irresponsible black population.
They regard the result in the United States
as an invitation to them 10 assert the privi.
leges of an equal, If not a superior race
They, too, demand "Freedmen's Bureau !"
TO supply them with food and shelter and
secure to them the luxury of existence in
idleness and responsibility. .
The rebellion has broken upon us like clap
of thunder, SO suddenly, and, as yet, SO i'm
perfectly known in its details, in this locality
that | am unable to give you any definite de-
scription without re ferring to reports that
still hope may pr ove untrue. But it is certain
that the insurrection is wide spread and,
seemingly the result of organized preparation.
1t is characterized by atrocities revolving to
human nature. The whites who have fallen
into these savages, have been doomed to
slaughter without distinction OF age or sex
They tear out the lounges. of their victims
cut off the breasts of woman, strangle and
mntilate little children, and practice all the
enormitics that render the record of the in,
surrection in San Domingo the darkest page
in history. The Governor General ia Justly
alarmed and is taking every measure to sup
press the revolt, but the means at his COM
mand are insufficient. He has sent a mail
steamer to Nassau for troops and men of war.
and also to Halifax for the 17th regiment
stationed at that place. all is confusion, ex
eitement and d;smsy.
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1865-11-15
Wednesday, Nov. is, 1865.

THE MEXICAN LoAN.-Ip another column
appears the advertisement OF the Mexican
Loan ofS3O 100000. Ten million dollars oi
shis loan are offered at sixty cents on the
dollar, i'm United 8 tates currency. thus yield
Ing an interest of IL per cent. in gold or IL
per cent. in currency. For $50 in U. S. cur
rency ut z per cent. Gold Bond of $50, and
for $50 one of 800 can be secured.-The Sc
curity is pronounced ample. The Bonds are
for twenty years, couponed, in sums of $50
800 and $1 900 interest at 7 per cent. pay
able in New York. Principal and interest te
bs paid in gold. Circulars forwarded, and
subscriptions received by John W. Corlies 4
Co., and J. N. Tiff, Financial Agent of the
Republic of Mexico. 81 Broadway, New York
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1865-11-15

stretcher and conveyed to the prison where
it was placed in q coffin and transferred to
Father Boyle for interment. His neck was
broken by the fall.
All the proceedings occupied about three
quarters of an hour.
THE LAST HOURS or wfRZG.
Mr.. Schade again called upon the President
this morning to make final effort to save
Captain Wire from the death penalty but at
that time, unknown to him, the prisoner had
been hanged. The President, however, could
see no reason for changing the sentence, and
stated that Mr.. Schade was tie only one who
had made an earnest appeal i'm behalf of the
prisoner.
When, between and o'clock to-day, Mr.
Schade took leave of Captain Wire. the lat
ter expressed his thanks for what he had
done for him, and regretted that 1t was not
in his power TO reward him.
Mr.. Schade said he trusted he would die
like man, to which WirEe replied, ''it 10
hardly necessary to tell me that, / intend to
die like man."
Mr. Schade says he was called upon by
several persons last night, ms was also Fa-
ther Boyle, who communicated information
| purportiDg TO come from member OF the cab
met to the effect that If they would acknowl-
| edge that JEFF Davis was connected with
the atrocities at Andersonville, his sentence
should be commuted. Although Mr.. Schade
did not place full confidence in these reports,
he considered il 10 be his duty to relate them
| to the prisoner at his last conference with
him. Capt Wirz in reply said, s'Mr. Schade
you know have always told you that lido
not know anything about Jefferson Davis.
| He had no connection with me. las to what
was done at Andersonville, and If knew he
| had, I would not become a traitor against
him'pr any body else to save my life."
Amongst his last acts, this morning, Capt.
Wire addressed letter to Mr.. o. S Ba-
| ker, one of his counsel, in which he re-
marked that he had not said a word that
could be construed into reflection upon him.
He merely stated that he had not selected
him as his first counsel, but accepted of his
services cheerfully, He concluded as follows:
81 will say again, MS said before; that be-
lieve you have done all you could for me, and
therefore accept the thanks of a dying man. y
The following letter was written BY Wirz
be fore mounting the gallows:
OLD CAPITOL PRISON Nov. 10th, 1865.
| Mr. Schade:
DEAR SIR-It is no doubt the last time
that address myself to you. What have
said often and often. I repeat, accept my
thanks for all you have done for me. may
God reward you, cannot ; still have some
thing more to ask Ct you, and | am conf
dent that you win not refuse to receive my
dying request. Please help my poor family;
my dear wife and children. War, cruel war,
has swept everything from me, aud to day
my wife and children are beggars. My life
is demanded as an atonement, while / will
be judged differently from what am now.
RI any one ought to come TO the relief of my
family, il is the people of the South, for whose
sakes have sacrificed all. I know you will
excuse me for troubling you. Farewell, dear
sir, nay Cad bless you. Yours, thankfully
III. Wirze.
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1865-11-15
SUBPOENA AND DIVORCE.

John Hastings } In the Court of Common Pleas
ps Z of Wyoming Co. No. As, April
Susan Hastings Term 1865, libel for Divorce
from the bonds Of matrimony.
l, Ahira Gay, High Sheriff of the Couty of Wyo-
ming, hereby make known unto the above named
Susan Hastings, that she be and appear at a Court
of Common Pleas to be held at Tunkhannock, in the
County aforesaid, on Monday, the 10th day of No
said complaint, and show cause, if any she hath
why the bonds of Matrimony, between herself and
the said John Hastings, her husband, shall net be
dissolved.
AHIRA GAY, Sheriff.
Sheriffs Office. }
Tunk Oct %, 1865
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1865-11-15
AUDITORS NOTICE.
Sheriffs Office. }
Tunk Oct 23, 1865 {

The undersigned having been appointed by the
Orphans Court of Wyoming County, an auditor to
further distribute the fund arising from Orphan
Court Sale of real estate, of Ambrose Carey Decd,
will attend to the duties of his appointments at his
office, in Tunkhannock Borough, on Thursday, Nov.
9h 1865; at which time and place all persons hav-
ing claims against said deeedent are required to
present them for allowance, be debarred from
coming in upon said fund
HARVEY STCKLER Auditor.
Tunkhannock Pa, Oct. 9Th 1865. 40 ~
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1865-11-15

APPOINTED The President has appointed
Col. John p. Taggart, late of the Pennsylva-
mia Reserves, Collector of Internal Revenue.
for this first diatrict Philadelphia, in place Of
Barclay Harding, deceased. 1t 10 said there
were upwards of twenty applicants for the
place. Col. T, in the Washington correspon-
Ct the Inquirer, SO the place still lems:Ss n
the same political family.
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1865-11-15
ESTR AY.

K2S&SS Came to the enclosure of the subscriber
~ in Monroe Township. Wyoming County,
Pa, on or about the 18th day Of June, yearline
bull of a brown color. The owner is requ ssted 70
come forward prove property, pay charges and take
it away; otherwise it will be disposed Of according
to law,
DANIEL MORGAN,
Monroe, Oct. 81, 1865. v5-nl3-3w,
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1865-11-15
ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE.

Letters of Administration on the Estate of Samuel
Koch decd late Of Forkston Tp having been grant,
ed the undersigned notice is hereby given to ali per-
sons ind ebted to said Estate, to come forward and
pay the same ard to all person. having claims or
demands against said estate, to present them for
settlement without delay to
DORA KOCH 49,
JOHN g. SPAULDING, Aarn rs.
torkston Oct Both 1868. -...-
Y5nl3 eMks
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1865-11-15
REGISTERS NOTICE,

Notice is hereby given, that an aprraisement Of
~ property claimed by widow of Caleb Carr deed
and an apprasment of the property claimed by
widow of william III. Baker decd, have been fled
in the Registers Office and will be presented to the
Orphans Court to be held at Tunkhannock On the
10th day OF November next, for confirmation.
Registers Office. d n.nnr,r,
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1865-11-15

EARLLEY-THOMAs-O the 10th of October by
M. W. Dewitt Esq, Wm G. Earlley of Wilkes
Barre to Miss Margaret Thomas of Nicholson.
HORN-HARDING-On the 18th of Oct. 1865, by
M. W. Dewitt ESQ, Mr.. VIM. s. Horn of schuyl-
kill Co., to Mrs Hattie Harding Of Tunkhannock ,
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1865-11-15

e. With us once again-the "melan
cholly days." Should the uecesssries of life
continue to advance In price no they have
during the past month, We are afraid the
melancholy days" will continue sll winter
around many ON humble freside,
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1865-11-15
ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE.

Letters of Administration on the estate of Eliza
Mowry, late Mehoopany Tp Decd, having been
granted to the Undersigned notice Is hereby given
to ii persons indebted to said estate to come for
ward and pay the same, and to all persons having
claims or demands against the same TO present them
for settlement without delay to the subscriber a the
residence in Mehoopany.
T. W. sTUR DEvANT,, ,,Adm'r.
Mehoopany Nov. 8, 1865. .at'
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1865-11-15
SELECT SCHOOL,

Winter Term of Select School will commence
in Tunkhannock, on Monday the 4th of December
1865.
Tuition. the same as heretofore
Z. VOSE, Teacher.
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Special Notices.
OTICE.

4NO1AVK1s
Whereas, my wife Phoebe has left nv bed and
board, without just cause provocation, this In
therefore to give notice to all persons not to harbor
or trust her on my account as shall pay no debts
of her contr acting.
DANIEL BARTRoN.
Washington, Wyo. Co. Pa.
August IL, 1865,
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