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North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1865-01-11

uall. -...s.
He st opped and apparently turned his face
but seemed 10 lack the resolution to do aught
else. sU '
"He said he had little Maria once, that
looked just like me, mother" shouted the
child, her eyes sparkling with delight.
The knees of the old cartman trembled,
and he leaned against the door for support
The lady sprung toward him, took him by
the arm. and attempted to conduct him to a
chair. ......
No, no, !" he exclaimed, "not till you tell
me am forgiven"
"Forgiven- for what ?" replied the moth
er in alarm.
'Recognize in me your wretched father, and
need not tell you.'' he faltered.
"My poor father!'' she cried, throwing her
arms round his neck, "all is forgiven-all
forgotten"
All was forgiven, and the husband, when
he returned late in the afternoon, was scarce
Iy less rejoiced than his good wife at the dis
covery, Whether or not Bridget succeeded
in changing the double eagle, never learned !;
but this do know, it took the honest female
all of two months to unravel the knot into
which the domestic family had tied itselflur-
ing her absence, "Pap Ainsley" still keeps
his cart, for money would not induce him to
part with it. | peeped into the back yard of
DR.. Eastman, one day last week, and discov-
cred the old man dragging the favori;e vehicle
round the enclosure, with his four grandchil-
dred piled promiscuously into it.
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1865-01-11
E4 Love in woman's heart is like a

EA Love in woman's heart is like q
fountain in a woodland dell, covered with
moses and fernleaves. No ray of sunshine
reaches it, and no breath of summer air stirs
its waters, The idle Yanderer may roam
around it. may even pluck the blue forget
me nots upon its brink, without discovering
it. He who can gently untwine the clinging
vines, and push aside the dropping leaves, nm
til be gazes into the pure depths, will see
reflected upon the bosom of the trembling
waters not only the deep blue heavens and
the golden stars, but nearer to him will look
up from those daikIing depths his own im.
age fairfield. ..... ....
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1865-01-11
Qott's Corner,
THE SONG OF THE BAsTILE,

Ths.e gloomy horrors few have known.
That crush the suffering patriots heart
Scenes that would move u heart OF stone,
And cause a demons tears to start
But, ah the world feels not the smart
Men seen forget, nay, cen disowD
The friends from whom at arst they greved :
part
The very walls around US here
That form this dungeon where We dwell,
A, if through pity drop tear,
Till moisture fills this lothesome cell
Yet OF these no tongue will tell,
Which drown the hopes that else might cheer,
And make what should be life gloomy hell.
Yss, cen these dismal prison walls
Oft echo back the evening prayer,
AS if to sOothe the heart that calls
To Him whose hand alone can spare
Yet, in the world of light and air,
No voice comes from its sumptuous halls,
To kinde hope, or cheer the hearts dispsir
Zen that dim ray of heavenly light,
That through the rusted grating shines,
But makes the hearts despair moro bright,
And chilIs the soul thatilly pines,
Till, like convict in tHY mines,
We learn to hate our very sight,
And love the dreary prison that confines.
The very chains that bind the feet.
Make music in this filthy cell
And their dull clankngs seem to greet
The place where sileace else would dwell,
And hough they cause these limbs to swell,
The sound to us is sometimes sweet,
And breaks the silence lik. Sabbath bell
Yet wrecked and weary with these pains,
And breathing in this fetsd air,
And writhi ng in these CALLING chains,
Our spirits do not yet despair;
But these great wrengs we proudly bear,
Nor envy him tho 'ordid gains,
That to indulge his fendish malice placed tn EN-
there,
All, yes, the tyrants chains now bind,
And these poor bodies sink and die;
Yet our unfettsred spirits find
Some solace even where we lie
And in the realms beyond the sky,
The soul will revel unconfned,
And all the powers of earth and hell defy
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1865-01-11

PREcocIoUs.-There is live Yankee out
west, who invented machine, that picks
the bones out of fish, and throws the meat
INTO the mouths of those who feel inclined to
eat fish-mackarel in particular. The said
h,quacious scion of yankeedom has also
tsnght ducks TO swim in hot water, and with
such success, that thsy are said to lay boiled
eggs. Shades of Fancul Hall, where art
thou not ." s
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1865-01-11

ES A Philadelphia merchant sent car
go Of goods to Constantinop,e. After super,
cargo had seen the bales and boxes safely
landed he inquired where it should be stor-
ed. ..,..s, "a
leave them here, it won't rain to night, J"
was the reply .-..-...g ..-- p .s..i
"But dare not leave them exposed. some,
of the goods my be stolen," said the super
cargo. ....-- ---,,r.- --n ref , /.
The Mehomedan merchant laughed 40 hs
replied -.,.. ... r.~.- e,-i-.t-- =
Don't be alarmed, my friend, there 10 NOS
Christian within hundred miles of u.s.
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1865-01-11

EE A humorous old man fell in with
an ignorant and rather lmpertinent young
minister, who proceeded to inform the gen
tleman in very positive terms that he could
never reach heaven unless he was born again,
''And have you been born again."
said his companion musingly "Yes, trust
[ have" w ell" said the old gentleman,
eyeing him attentiveIy, 81 don't think it
would hurt you to be born once more,"
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1865-01-11
E- One o. the provost guard at city

E% One ot the provost guard at City
Point thought it rather odd a few days ago
to see a private soldier wanderingiabous
with field glass. The man was arrested,
and under his federal uniform was found O
full suit of rebel gray. He was spy, in
specting our fortlfcations coolly with his
glass, and proposing at convenient oppor-
funity to Glade our picGets, throw off his
disguise and make his way into the rebel
lines. .......r-
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1865-01-11
ROMANCE IN REAL LIFE--MIXED
UP AFFAIR. T.

Edwin G, Chase, a man about forty four
years ofage, married an Enehstl woman SOW
eral years ago, in .Needham, Mass, where
they lived for time IN moderate crcum
tances. Removing to Pennsylvania, he ives
one of the fortunate seekers after oil, and
amassed quite fortLne,-perhaps seventy
or eighty thousand dollars.
Last July, Mrs. Chase, who is described
as lair looking woman, wearing curls, went
to Europe to visit her friends there, taking
cons lderabIe sum Of money with her.
During her absence, it appears, her hus-
band managed to procure divorce thro' the
Indiana courts, for the reason, as he says.
that she was vixim, and be could not live
with her, and that size went to England
against his wishes. About two weeks ago,
Mrs. Chase returned from her visit, and pro
cceded to Meedham, Mass, her former home,
where she learned that her husband was
writing soft letters aud making agreeable
visits to young lady ''scarce eighteen" who
lived in Fitz Williams, New Hampshre.-
This was sumner, because, as she says,
Mr.. Chase had written her frequently, during
her absence, each time giving the flow of his
ink remarkably affectionate turn. She at
once started to investigate the matter, and
was, dag or to after, in Keene, New Hamp-
shire, bound for Fitz Williams.
"it so happened" as the noveIists say,
that at the Eagle Hotel, in Keene, where
she stopped, she was surprised, the morning
after her arrival, to learn that her husband
was in the same hotel, and there too, on his
bridal trip, having been married on the day
before to the fair maiden aforesaid. She
kept her own counsel, and went to procure
m1Ie, which she did in the shape of two law
yers VINO speedily ca to Keene from Bos
ton, bringing couple Of physicians connect
cd with the Insane Asylum at South Boston
Consultation was had, WHICH resulted in
Mrs. Chase's going to the room of her hus-
band that was, aud pulling him out of bed
much to the surprise Of Mrs. Chase 3D.
Then the lawyers and doctors were brought
in and there was much confusion, court
Va S''Ho Ai'd v dc et'SCN!Iy COhf6hCu III IL was
not already in session, and in quiet way
Mr.. Chase was brought before it in the char
acler Of an insane man. His wife sworc be
was insane the doctors knew he was and,
for SO being, he was taken to the Sou-h Bos
ton Retreat Of which he remains an iDmate
That he has never manifested any signs Of
insanity has always been good business
man, and that he had over forty thousand
dollars in Kcene with him,:hls friends claim
70 know.
. Tie inhabitants of Keene are very much
excited over the matter; they do not under
stand it, and hence gossip is rife. The poor
girl from Fiiz Williams has been sent home
70 ponder, Mrs. Chase is still sat large
enjoying the punishment she has inflicted
Hartford Courant, December 18th. a.. t-s.
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1865-01-11

GoRMANDIzERs.-Am man has just died in
Paris OF t'insatiate hunger, He could not eat
enough. His earnings being altogether IN
sufficient TO satisfy his enormous appetite,
though he ate scarcely anything but bread
his felowworkmen used to contribute to
wards his support but wearied with thus
barden ming his friends, and worn out by his
sufferiDgs, he at last hung himself. The an
nails Of medicine record many instances of
this disease, both in ancient and modern
times, but the most remarkable case, Of late
years, was that Of Anne Demise who died in
Paris, only few years since, She used to
eat from twenty-four to thirty pounds of
bread day. When on her death bed and
unable to take food, she begged her sister to
come and eat near her, and her last words
were "Since it pleases God that shall eat
no more, let me at least have the pleasure
of seeing you cat"
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1865-01-11

MOTHER VITA stingy husband threw
off tho blame of the Iawlessness of his chill
dren in company by saying his wife always
gives them their own way. |
"Poor things" was the prompt reply. Irs
all have to give them.' q"
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1865-01-11

How MUcH.-"n man sells his watch
for $50 buys it back for $40; then sells it
for $45, how much does be make by the
tIausaction?" 1t looks as he made SIS
but he didn't. Boy can you tell how much
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1865-01-11

E%A dandy smoking cigar, entered
a menagerie, the proprietor requested him to
take the weed from his mouth, lest he should
teach the other monkeys bad habits"
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1865-01-11

He CHosED TO BE AN OYSTER An Irish
m an, who found on the street bIll of fair at
a recent dinner at the Girard House discov-
eFed therein the information of oysters cook
ed in ''charnpagne as one Of the dishes
served. "Bedad ?" said Pat drawing bis
sleeve across his thirsty mouth" 81 wish
was an oyster %
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1865-01-11
MARI YING AT LARGE,

AT Buffalo, recently justice Of the peace
was called TO 60 TO German house in the
city, and marry couple, Putting On clean
collar, and slipping marriage certificate in
his pocket he started for the festive SCENE
Arriving at the house under the direction of
blaelegged little boy, who pointed out the
place, he knocked and went in. In the mid
die of the floor stood stout German girl
| sorry and plump her blue eyes rolling out
tears as big as butter pats.
"What's the matter ?' said the sympathet
ic justice.
"Matter ?" said the girl, "dat Gotleib
went off ard wouldn't marry me. Amt 1t
matter enough 2" ....... .-..
The justice sad he supposed it was, and
intima,ed that he bad come to marry somc
one, and requested the old lady to bring on
the lambs to the sacrifice. The old LADY
said - .......
"Dare vcs no lambs. Gotlelb ish run'd If
and i'll not marry mine Katrina"
WELL" said tie justice "Gotleib isn't the
only man there is. Send for some other man
to marry her" ...
At this katrna's face frightened up, and
she CIRCULATED
"Yah-dat ish good-send NIT Hans"
Haas was sent for, but unfortunately could
not come. When her messenger returned,
Katrina determined not to give it up, said
'scn nit Shoseph," s...-,. --.-
Shoseph was sent for, but he couldn't be
found" .--...
Katrina's heart fcl at this news, and the
justice was growing impatient. just then
Katrina looked out of the window, and saw
short and thick young German going by,
when she rushed 10 the door, and taI!ooed-
''Frtz Fritz -
Fritz shortly made his appearance at the
door, when Katrina's mother said :
"Frtz, you lots my Katrina 2" ..l
Fritz allowed he did, more as soulkrout
"Then stand up here ~ thundered the
justice. ......... .-....
And before Fritz could realize his position,
he was man and wife, and Katrina's arms
were around his neck, and her lips pressed to
his, she crying between the calisthenics-
"Mein husba nd -Mein Fritz ~
Our duty as direct historian compels US
to say that Fritz hugged back as well as be
knew how. ....r ....E
The justice, with ms head erect, stepped
smingly out, leaving the lovers to themselV-
es, and walked away meditativey, holy
calm stealing over his massive proportions,
the consciousness of having done his duty
cleaning in his eye, and honor honesty aid
rectitude in his footsteps. .
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1865-01-11

LADIES vs.. GEKrLEMAN,-Three things A
lady cannot do: ..s.-- -r.r.,..
l Sh' canno, pass millinery shop with
out stopping, .......-..-. ----. ...s ..-r~A
? She cannot see a piece of lace without
asking the price. .... .-.sz astrr.
3. She cannot see baby without kissing
il. ....-.....,
A lady of our acquaintance turns the table
on the gentlemen as follows: .-.r,s7.
Three things gentleman cannot do t Is
|, He cannot go through the house and
shut the door after him. s--.r A. ,.af:.4sl l.s..3
2, He cannot have shirt made to suit
him. -.af.z .,1saa IL. ~
3. He can never be sutisfied with the la-
dies fashions. ~ .-5-e..s ...5 sra
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1865-01-11
e. Two centuries ago not one IN a hun

R Two centuries ago not one IN hun.
dred wore stockings. Fifty years ago not
one boy in thousand was allowed to run ati
large at night. Fifty years ago not one cir
in thousand made a waiting maid OF her
mother. Wonderful improvement, in this
wonderful age, -e.3 .g,f~uaa al,
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1865-01-11

E A cotemporary, noticing the ap-
poiniment of post master, says: =
If he attends to the mails as well "a he
does 20 the females, he will make very at
tcntive and efficient officer. -t
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1865-01-11

AN "INDIAN" and white man were pass
ing along Broadway, New York, when the
former espied window full of wigs, and,
pointing to the owner, who was standing IN
the doorway, said: ''Ugh-him great man
Big brave-take many scalps - @aa s'a -
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1865-01-11

E Take a common poker at q dull red
heat, and move it slowly over old putty, say
at the rate of two feet per minute. and you
can cut it off with a pocket knlfe.
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1865-01-11

E A foppish>fe.low advised q friend
not to marry poor girl, as he would find
matrimony with poverty cup hill work."
Good" said his friend 81 would rather 60
up hill than down hill any time." ~,
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1865-01-11

Some ladies think engagements are
ike pie crust, made to be broken. We ads
mire the ladies choice of Friday.
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1865-01-11

E Ifyou wish to appear agreeable In
society, says Tallcyrand. you must consent 10 q
be taught many thing which you know al-ai
lady. sys. 3 eos. Gala
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1865-01-11

So you are going to keep house, in
the spring ?" said an. elderly maiden to a
blushing hide. af s9'#. af' 1F
7"Ies," was the reply. H' .s.e H
-@GoiDg to have girl, suppose" aT
The new made wife colored, and quietly
replied that she ''really didn't know whether
il would be girl or a boy"
Ancient maiden tainted. ..E
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1865-01-11

e. The name Democrat was first applied
to the leaders Of that party which at an early
period stood up for the rights of the people,
as term OF reproach. ......
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1865-01-11

e A mine of three cent pieces was dis
covered in Lockport, New York, the other
named VIM. Colley, in the Lower Village
He lived alone, kept grocery, and willed his
property, vavlued at $4,000 to his relatives
in England. lie kept his specie in an old boil
er buried in the cellar. Among the deposits
in this private vault were fifty thousand three
cent pieces.
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1865-01-11

E The water that has no taste Is pur-
est the air that has no odor isnresheh -
and Of all the notifications Of manner, the
most generally pleasing.is smplicyity.
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1865-01-11
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North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1865-01-11

He st opped and apparently turned his face
but seemed 10 lack the resolution to do aught
The Cleveland leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1865-1865, 1865-05-22
I,exeI Tn5elIiwenee.

UHrTED STATES COURT.-The arguments in
the csse of s. A. Fairchild Us. Spencer,
ROwley ct al, were concluded late Saturday
afternoon, when the jury were charged
and sent out. The result will probably be
made known this morning. Suit Wss
brought 70 recover on . note Of $1,000.
given by defendants for oil property in
franklin, Pa. Il was claimed that the
note was fraudulsntly obtsined.
The case No, 1s4s, The United States rs.
William Ewing will occupy the court to-
dsy. W.
CoURr or CeNMoH PLzAs.-Nothing was
done, Saturday, in Court room No. 1, before
Judge Bolton, Judge Cofanberry, in room
No. 2, disposed of the slAnder case ef John
Curally Us. William Mcclure. Verdict was
rendered plaintiff. Defendant had to Pay
a ten-dollar greenback for the luxury Of
slandering plaintiffs wife. Perhaps he
thought he got his moneys worth. Per
hsps plaintiff was sOOthed BY the above
payment of dsn4ages. --f.A j..
BxFoKE JUDGE FooTs.-Tbe case of the
State vs. Benjamin F. Wright, indicted fol
grand larceny, was concluded on Saturday
resulting in the scquittsl Of Wright. ~.
The divorce case Of John PoPp vs
EleanOra POpp was popped through in
hurry. Decree wss granted on the charg'
| of adultery. ~
In the case of Rudolphus C. Benedict
indicted for assault with intent to murder
a motion for continuance was made ant
prevailed. Defendant gave bail in th'
sum of 81 zoe to appear at the next term o
the court.
The Cleveland leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1865-1865, 1865-05-22


sIeEoR BLITz AND MAaIo.-This great
wonder-msker, illusory miracle performer,
noted bird-tamer, and generOus-handed d
Snowman, gives US another week Of. un-
rlvslled necromsntic exhibitions at Brain
ards Hall, beginning this evening. HIS
sAnsry birds are marvels of Intelligence,
sad their tricks, sights well worth seeing.
But the popular feature, after all, of these
highly popular. entertainments is the clos
ing act-the bestowal of number of costly
presents to the ticket-hOlders. In Brain
ards music store window a fine array of
silver gift articles has been on exhibition
several days. Peoples mouths have VA
tered in gazing on them from the street,
and it was quite amusing to see an en-
thusiast break swsy from looking at these
charming objects, rush into the store snd
with commsndabIe rsshness, invest thirty
Eve cents scrip in q ticket. ~
The Cleveland leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1865-1865, 1865-05-22

EXIT CORL JAMEs.-Spiritusl, clairvoysnt
Cora has left the city with an agreeable es-
cort in the person of James Coff, Marshal
of St. Louis. They started on their tour of
the West last Saturday night. She left the
cell in the City Prison, which she has hal
lowed, with egret-thinking, no doEbt, Of
her approaching trial. Arson wss the
charge set down opposite her name on the
Police Court docket, at the time Of her trial
here, but it was mistake. She was brought
into court merely to have it decided if she
should be delivered up to the St. Louis au-
thorities. She is to be, tried in that city on
the charge of grand larceny, not that of ar
son. She seems conf dent Of speedy and
triumphant acquittsl, and in that convic-
ton left her trunks in this city. She will
soon be back here, according to her count,
to persscute our police with .hsr, innocent
presence and Aacent her immaculate char
scter in the face of all and sundry who
dared to molest or even suspect her. We
shall wait to see said moral ftriumPh.----
The Cleveland leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1865-1865, 1865-05-22

TIE COUNCIL AT THE HONE The City
Council visited the Soldiers Home on Set
ufday afternoon, and after an examination
of the building and the general arrange
msuts, expressed their surprise that the
institution is SO perfect in all its workings,
even in its smallest details They were
highly gratifed with what they saw, and
convinced, We understand, that, HhsteEer
measures shall be taken with reference 10
the reception and entertsinmenti Of fthe
Northern Ohio regiments which viii soon
arrive here TO be mustered out, the Home,
as it now is, furnishes as good sccommo-
dations as any building they can secureor
build, if not better. 1t seems TO be the un-
derstsnding that the Soldiers Home viii
be the central station at least, if not the
only one, used for the .entertsinment of
the various regiments IS they come along,
one by one5 r...l -a.-s s.al.al .-a ~. =.
The Cleveland leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1865-1865, 1865-05-22
JEFF. DAVIS AT FORT HOSKOE.
FnRrREss MnNRoE. MsY l9.


Jeff. Davis, with his family, staff officers
&c, captured in Georgia, arrived here to-
day, at Y O'Clock, from Hilton Head, South
Carolina, in the steamer VIM. Il Clyde,
conveyed by the United States gunbOst
Tuscarors, Commodore Frsnley. Colonel
Pridehsrd, of the Michigan Cavalry, with
q Strong guard of his men, accompanied
the rebel party on the steamer Olydenorth-
ward to this place, and, on reaching here,
telegrspbed to Washington for Instructions
regarding the disposal of his charge.
Rumors have been COL tinuslly floating
about this forenoon TO the effect that the
steamer Clyde ran in along close,
TO the beach at about four o'clock
this morning and landed Davis and his
y,srtv on the beach about ono mile from
TEe port, 8nd Irona the.e thoy were marched
into the sally port of the water battery in
order to escape the gsze of the cuIions.
The steamer Clyde has just dropped her
anchor in the Rosds, and there now seems
no doubt but that jeff Davis must have
been landed somewhere on the beach. No
communication is allowed with the steamer
and it is more than probable that the
larger portion Of the party are still on
board
The officer in charge awaits instructions
from Washington. About week since
Colonel Bremen, of the Engineer Corps,
received orders by telegraph from Msjor
General Barnard to Immediately have
vacated 8 room of the easement
inside the fort for the accom-
modation of prisoners Of State
The work On the Easements, transferring
them into cells, for which they are admir-
ably adapted, was at once commenced, and
the work has progressed very fast. The
easements, which once communicated one
into another, are now hermetically sealed
by walls Of brick.
Strong iron bars and other substantial
arrangements of q similar material enclose
the windows and floors, completely render
ing futile any attempt of escape or rescue.
A wide moat encircles the fort, and strong
guards of sentinels will be posted in the
Immediate vicinity of the easements.