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Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1865-05-27
A Sailors Description ofa Dance

Haven't had auy Fun with the land lub
bers till Thursday night at a dance
When arrived in the cabin found 'em
underweigh on Spanish dece. Took
my station in line with Susan Tucker
fell back and tillon, then shot head two
iathoms-hhuled up OH the starboard tack
to let another craft pass, and then came
stern on another sall-'poke her and bore
round against the suu, and fell iu with
another sail ir fill chase. Passed twen-
ty sail on same course ,and went half across
to the other shore, dropt, stern-ftlI
back-couldn't Gil, so let 90 anchor and
hauled ZIP for repairs.
Next time was drawed into the curren.
by cowtillon, but didn'. make much
Headway-sLot ahead with Betsey Stark
and sailed over to the other coast. Took
a turn opposite, ranged brest toward,
other crafts and back astern arain-mov-
ed round to sturboart passed near part,
nor's lights and made sail fer berth
Third time ruu me into port to the tune
Of tho Temp Iest the Yankee tar's favor
ite. Proceeding aloug the coast accord
ing to the regular order Of saling-bort
ahead again-rounded to-then passing
adversely yard arm by yard arm locke,
astern with the whole squadron in circular
order of sailing -Sally Jones all the tim,
mannuvring and making signals when un
der full sail. Finally anchored alter 8
heavy sanall.
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1865-05-27
Endorsement Of The Press.
New Skirt for 1865.
THE GREAT INVENTION OF TUE AGE

IN HOUR shthIS.
J. w. Bratlnys New Patent Duplex E!lipti; .toI dou
ble) Spring skirt
Vests Bradley Cary, date :. l. h j. o, West }
Sole Prupretnrs and manufacturers, % Chambers and
10 and al Reate Streets, New York
This Invention consists of Duplex (or two) Elliptic
Steel Springs iEgeniously Braided Tightly ana Firmly
together, edge TO edge making the toughest ost hex
ible Elastic and Durable Spring used They sci.
dom Bend or Break like the Single Springs and con.
sequenty Preserve their perfect and beautiful shape
Twice as long any other skirt:
Ihe wonderful ils2ibility aud great comfort and
pleasure to any lady wearing the duplex +. ptc ski
will be experienced particularly in all crowded
Assemble S. Operas Carriages, Ralro~d Cars, Church
Pews, Arm Chairs, for Promenade and House Dress
AS the Skirt can be folded, when in use, TO occupy
ANAL place as easily az a silk muslin dress
A lady having enjoyed the pleasure. comfort, and
great conve nieuee Cf wearing the Duplex Elliptic
htecl Spring Skirt" for single day will never after.
wards willingly dispense h their use. For Children
Misses. and Yourg Ladies', they are supero. TO all
ethers. ,.. .
,onatly the Lightcst most desirable mfcrable land
eocEntnca al skirt ever made.
FOR SALE IN all first class stores IN Tins CITY, and
,hrotgsoui the United States, Canadas, Havana Go
Cuba Mexico, South America, and the West Indies.
inquire FOR fHE DUPLEX ELLIPTIC SKIRT.
Aprh Is, 1865.
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1865-05-27
The Emperor Nicholas and the
Actor,


The following anecdo.c is new, and ex.
hibits the late Emperor Of Russia in new
character, as well as records ono of the
most happy escapes from an awkard po
sition that wit and presence Of mind might
afford. Some years ago there was very
celebrated comic actor at ST, Petersburg
named Marriott. He had most eEtraor.
dinary powers OF imitation, end was a
great favorite with the public as some-
times TO venture interpretations Of his own,
instead Of folloAihg the advice of Hamlet
to the players to "speak no more than is
set down for them" The Emperor at the
same time had high chamberlain, or
parsonage 6llinga similar office, named
Polofsky. Whether for fuu or malice,
Mariinoff while performing, contrived TO
let fly some puns rgaiust this great sman,
which were warmly received by the audi
ence. The consequence was, as soon as
the play was over, the actor found himself
in the custody Of guard of soldiers, who
took him to prison, where he was told he
was to be confined for fortnight. Not
contcu.ed With this, Poloffoky either told
the Emperor Himself, CT ooDtrived that it
should come to his ears, that the player
had actually had the presumption 10 10.
du'gc III limitations Of I,is Imperial Males.
ty.
On his liberation, MarlinoG went to
Court to pay his respec as usual, and the
Emperor told him Of this accusasion, hicl
he denied. "Well," said the Emperor
"If you never did so, let me have an i'm
itation Of myself no,O. We know you car
do so if you choose" This was an awk
ard and dangerous position for the poo
actor, who felt he should get into troubl,
Tor either falling short of or OVERRIDING the
character Sill the autocrat was det r
mined there was no escape. Suddenly
bright thought struck the player, an,
drawing him>ef up, he assumed the exac
bearing aul manner Of the Emperor, an,
10 voice SO like that it made every on
present stalt, sad, "Poloffky, give Mar
tiuoff (himself) thousand silver roubles =
Stop" said the Emperor, IL have hear
quite enough. The imitation is advisable
but the entertainment promises to be to-
expensive. Give him the roubles, Polo
f-ky and now mind, sir, Jet this be tn
las, time you ever dare to mimic me her
or elsewhere Iii is, OF course, unneces
sary to say tIartinoF was too glad t
pocket the money, aud escape SO we'll.
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1865-05-27
Don't Complain.

Don't complain of your birth, your
traiuging, your employment, your hard
ships neves fancy you could be some
thing if you only had a different lot or
sphere assigned to you. God understands
his tws plans, and knows what you want
a great deal better than you do The
very things that you must dcprecatc as
fatal limitations and obslructons, are
probably what you most want. What
you call hinderances and dscouragements
are probably Gods opportunities and tits
nothing new that the patient should dis,
like his medicines, or any certain proof
that they are poi,ons, No! truce TO all
such impatiencs. Choke that deviliSh en-
Wy which gnaws at your heart because you
are not in the same lot with others bring
down your soul, or rather bring it up Ic
receive Gods will, and DO his word, in
your lot, in your sphere, under your cloud
Of obscurty, against your temptations
and then you shall find that your condi
ton is never opposed to your own good
but really consistent with il.
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1865-05-27

folks Now there are plenty of other la.
boring men who make no more than he,
who have now little home and garden Of
their own, oil acquired by their industry
and frugality.
"I read little book when a child, writ.
ten by q great German writer called
Zsohokke. The title of it was "Mend the
hole in your Sleeve" 1t began, believe,
With an account Of two boys sitting down
on bench under the trees, telling what
great things they would be and do when
they were men.
"You will never be anything" said an
old man who was seated near them. The
lads turned, not well pleased at the Inter
ruption to their bright day dreams.
81 see that you have hole in your
Sleeve" said he. "a boy that Is going
to be anything when a man, will not have
a hole in his sleeve. II his mother or sis
ter cannot mend it for him, he will mend
it himself" The bouk follows the history
of one of the lads, who took that as bis
motto, and the history abounds in usetu
suggestions and hin,s about mendng all
manner of bad, thrIitless ways. never
knew any one read it without being inAu-
enced by it to repair and Sc. in order theil
own possessions, whether they were littlt
or much.
depend upon it, girls, careless, untidy
people will never be thrifty, never get be
lore.hand in the world. They live in con
stant discomfort, and have thousanc
times more trouble for waut Of well-mendcc
and promptly made garments than thrift.
people ever have in putting theirs in order
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1865-05-27

GonD ADvIcE.-If the body is tired,
rest; il the brain is Tired, sleep. If the
bowels are loose, lie down iu warm bed
and remain there, and eat nothing until
you ere we'll. If an action Of the bowels
does not occur a. tie usual hour eat not
an atom I'LL they do act at least for thirty
six hours meanwhile dunk largely Of
cold water or hot teas, exercise in the ope n
and keep this up till things are righted ;
this one suggestion, if practced, would
save myriads of lives every year, both in
the city and the country, The best ued-
icines in the world ere warmth abstinence
repose.
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1865-05-27

gB- The beauty Of religious life is one
of it's greatest recommendations, What
does it profess! Peace to all mankind. 1t
teaches us those arts which will render
US beloved and respected, and which will
contribute to our present comforts as well
as our future happiness. Its great orna
ment is charity-it ipsucales nothing but
love and sympathy Of affcction-but it
breaths nothing but the purcst spirit OF de-
light; in short, it is system perfectly
alculated to benefit the heart, improve
he mind, enligh,en the understanding
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1865-05-27
9LooMSGUhG
Skylight Picture Gallery.

fpHE undersigned respectfully informs
the citizens of bloomsbury and the public gene
alv that he has succeeded MrRosenslock in the Pho
tograph and Daguerrean business at the well known
Sky Light stand in the Exchange Block over stohners
S.Sre 10 which he has added full Camera and i'm
proved material, by which he promises 20 take the
mos, perfect
LIFE-LIKE PICTURES,
seated or standing, that have yet been produced In
this section of Country. 49,, .
This being the only establishment, or tl' klho IN
Blooin sburg and having been htted up al heavy ek,
pense, IL may be considered hrst class LlhENE5s
SALOON, Groups a single picture taken at any time
lie soicIts the public custom and trusts he VIII Do
aOle'to render general satisfaction -
II- ALBUMS AND PICTURE FRAMES, Of al
CLEMENT GEARHAR1
BioomsbuIg March IS leo5'
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1865-05-27
Select poetrp.
WHEN 1 MEAN TO MARRY.

When do mean to marry' Well
'Tis idle to DISPUTE with fate
But If you choose to hear me tell
Pray listen while FIX the date
When daughters haste with eager feet,
mothers daily toll TO share
Can make the puddings which thoy eat.
And mend the stockings which they wear;
When maidens look upon a man
As in himself that thoy would marry,
And not as army soldiers scan
A sutleT or comnissary;
When gentle ladies who have got
The offer of lovers hand
Consent to share his earthly lot,"
And do not mean his lot oiland.
When young mechanics are allowed
To find and wed the farmers girls,
Who don't expect to be endowed
With rubie's diamonds and pearls
When wives. IN short, shall freely give
Their hearts and hands to aid their spouses.
And live as they were wont to live
Within their sres' one story houses
Then maidGn-Ifl am not too old
Rejoice to quit this lonely life,
Ill brush my beaver cease to seold,
ndlook about me for wife
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1865-05-27
Effect of Laziness.

A lazy boy makes lazy man just as
SAFE as crooked sapiog makes crooked
tree. Think of lhat,py little lads. Who
ever saw boy grow up in idleness that
did not make lazy, shIftless gagabond
when he was old enough to be a man,
though he was not nan in chareter, un-
less he had q fortune left him to keep up
appearance The great mass Of thieves,
raupers, and criminals have come 10 what
they are by being brought up to do moth
ing Useful. All those who Gre good mel
now, aud useful to the community, were
industrious when they were boys {fyou
do not like to work nov, love for indus
try can soon be acquired by habit. So,
my little reader,I want you to lcok around
a. once for something to do,in doing which
you can benefit somebody. Shun Idle
ness as you would the evil one.
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1865-05-27

Bsr A railway is to be built in Pales-
tine. 1t will connect Jaffa with Jerusa-
lem, will be about forty miles long, and,
with a harbor at Jafa, will cost half q
million pounds sterling.
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1865-05-27

IeE5- The official statistics of the War
Department show that upwards of $4,000
Union prisoners have died in rebel pris.
obs.
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1865-05-27

Da5- What is the most pleasant music in
a ball rooml That made by the bellies.
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1865-05-27

R3- What clothing should lawyerO
wear Chanoery suits,
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1865-05-27
BALTIMOREL LOCK HOSPITAL
Baltimore, Md.
ESTABLISHED as REFUGE FROM
QUACKERY.

The only Place rhe,e a Cure can be OBJ
faincd.
Dr. Johnson has discovered the most
Certain, Speedy and only EEectual Remedy in the
Wofd for Weakness of the Back or Limbs Structures
Affections Of the Kidneys and Bladder, Involuntary
Discharges. lmpotency, General Debility, Nervous
ness dyspepsia, Languor, Low Spirits, Confusion of
IDEAS Papitation Of the Heart Timidity Trembling,
Uimness If Sight Giddiness, Disease of the Head
Throat Nose, Bow els those Terrible Disorders
arising frem Solitary Habits of Youth secret and
solitary practices more fatal to their victims than the
song of Syrens the Mariners Of UIy sses bighting
their most brilliant hopes Ur antcipations rendering
mar &c iu,DOssihlC.
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1865-05-27
MARRIAGE,

reflect that sound mind aui holy the most ncces.
sary reIuls ties promote CUunuhal happiness In.
deed without these the journey through life tecOnes
weary rilgrimagc the prospect hourly darkens TO
lha vieW, the mind becomes shasOwtd with despair
and hoi the melancholy reelection that the hap.
piuess Of another becumes blightud With our own.
Ofice, 7 South Frederick Street,
hand side going from Baltimore street few doora
frnIE the corner Fail not to observe name and NUN
Der.
G- No letters received unless postpaid aud con.
tanning a stamp 81 be used on the reply, iersons
writing shorid state age and send portion Of advertise
ment drsuT!rirg symptom
The uocicrs Dipione hang. in his ofhoe.
Ehdor rSenaent Of the Press.
The many thousands cured at this establishment
within the last twSmty year. and the numerous
porant Surgical operations peIUrnnd, by DR.. Jotns
ION witnes sed the reporters OF The Sun and many
other papers, notices OF which haze appeared again
and again fore the public, besides his standing
gentleman of character and orotility, is sutf
eent guaranty to the afflicted.
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Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1865-05-27
YOUNG MEN

Especially, who have become the victims Of Solitary
Vice that tadful and destructive habit which an nu
ally sweeps to an untimcy grave thousands of young
men of the most exalted talents and brilliant intellect
who might otherwise have entranCcd listening Sen.
u'es with the thunders of eloquence walked TO &C.
stacy the living Tyre, may call with full confidence.
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1865-05-27
Young MEN

~b1 have injured tn mscves by csrliin practice in
auigGd il e H!nhe, habit frequently lea med from
evil companions, school, the effects of which
nightly felt, when asleep, and, If not cured
ders IrarTdee impossible aud destroys both nIn aud
body, should apply inned diateiy.
What pity that young man. the hope Of our coun.
ry, the prioc of his parents, shOa be snatched from
all prospects and enjoyncnts of lie, by the
quence Of dcviang from the path uf nature and in.
dulg ny acra'n secret habit Such persons must
h.f yo1t upl.
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1865-05-27
MARRIAGE

Married persons. or young men contemplating mar
riagn being aware of physical weakness, organic dc
biity deformiiios, speedily cured.
He who places himself qnder the care Of DR. j. may
confidently rely upon his XIII as a physician
ORGANIC WEAKNESS
MN ed lately Cared and full vigor restored.
his distressing affection which renders life mis-
cradle and marriage impos sIhleis the penalty paid
by the victims of ihpruper indulgeuccs Young per.
sons are too apt 10 commit cXcosses fton not being
ow ~ Of the dreadful consequences that may ensue
Now who that understand the subject will pretend
tany that the power of prucre aIOn is lost by
lhose falling into improper hnbits than by the pr1
dent Besid.s :IHg deprived vi the pleasure of heal
tey offspring she most serious and destructive symp
Inns of both body aud mind arse. The System be.
comes dGrangcd, the ply siCal and mental functions
weaKuned, loss OF ff"creativc power. Nervous Irri
liability, Dyspepsia Palpltaou Of the Heart, imaiges
uon. Constitutional Debility Wasting oi the Frame
Cough, ConsuhIptlo,, Decay ana Death.
~. JOHNSTON,
Member of the Roya! college Of Surgeons, London,
.:yadtr from one OF .,ewos. gtn:nent CUergs in thr
United states aud the greater part q. whose life has
been spout III hospitals of l'oLdon Paris Phila'
dephi and elsewhere, has eiucted some VI the most
aston hing that were ever known many trou.
bsd with ringing in the head aud ears when asleep,
great nervousness being alarmed a: sudden sounds,
bashtulncss with frequent bushing, attended some.
times it'll dtrangrIeut Of mind WCic cur ed imiueui-
ately.
TArE PARTICULAR Nor.CE.
pr !. adl:ccscs all ,'osc Who have injured them.
selves hy improper intelligence and solitary habits,
which ruiu both body and miud, uniting them for
either business, study, scety, or marriage
produced by early habits OF youth, viz weakness of
the Back and Limbs, Pains III the Head, Dmncss of
Sight Lose If Mu-cuIdr PnwGI, Palpitatiun Of the
Heart Dyspepsia, Nervous irratu6ity, Derangement
Of the pIgasti'r Functions, General Debility, Symp.
toms of Consumption Sc.
MENTALLY The fearful effects Oh the mind much
60 be dreaded loss ct memory Confusion of ideds
Depression of SPIRITS, Evil Forbodnas Ayers to
Society, self nslrIst, Love of sU itud Timidty
of the cvi prOduced
Thousands of persons Of al! ages now Judge
what il the Of their declining health losing their
viRor, becoming weak pale, nervous and en aciatGh
having singular appearance about The eyes cough
.a .a.a. Il l..l- i.aLltL tL.-t.
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1865-06-07
GRIM vISAGED WAR Has sNoOTH-
ED HIs WRtNKLED FRONT,

The last remnant Of the once powerful Con.
federate armies under Gen. Kirby Smith, has
been compelld to submit to the overpowering
forces Of the North, against whom i: was fu-
tile t. make any further resistance. The
Journals of the day announce that the war is
now over aud that peace reigns from Maine
to Texas. 1t yet remains to be seen wheth-
er thei r fond expectations are to be realized
or not. If the Southerns are to be dragged
back in chains, if they are to be made slaves,
and their property 10 oil to be stolen-we
beg pardon-con6scated- then will this So
called peace turn to ashes on our lips, and
there need be no more hope Of Union be-
tween North and South, than there was four
years ago. Mark we do not say that the
South will continue this contest any longer
at present, because they have not the phYsi-
cal capacity 10 do 80, but the hatred now i'm
planted in their hearts, will be inherited 10
their children, and perhaps in twenty years
our country will again be devastated with
civil war. The only possibility of obtaining
lasting peace is by concilation. Harsh
measures will only have the worse Effect
Hanging will not make the southern people
love us. Our only hope is in ths
judgment uf President johnson, who we
think is too polite to resort to any such ex-
treme measures. Let tha President bear in
mind that "Peace hath her victories no less
renowned this n war" He has brilliant op-
portunity Of distinguishing himself, we shall
see il he will avail himself of it.
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1865-06-07

On Thursday an election was held in Vir-
ginia for members Of the Legislature. The
Washington Correspondent Of the N. Y.
Tribune, says that "the disunionists swept
Virginia as far as known. In the Airxsn.
dria district, William Dulany, Fairfax Court
House, who has bitter hatred to the Union
and became cripple in the rebel service, ha
been elected to the Senate, and J. A. English,
no less bitter, to the House. English took
the oath ofallegiauce only the night before
he announced himself 40 ceBdidate."
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1865-06-07
TO THE TRAVELLING PUBLIC.
On and after May
25, Anew Daily Line
of Stages will run
from .

MESHOPPEN TO TUNKHANNOCK.
DEPARTING, will leave the
North Branch Hotel at Meshoppen
at o'clock A, NJ, and make coz
nection at Tunkhannock, with stages
for PITTSTON and WILKES
BARRE, and with stage to connect
with the Night Express Train on the
D. l. & W. R. r, Passengers by
this line will arrive at -.r~.
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1865-06-07

The Hon. Henry Winter Davis, an intense
ly loyal, member of Congress in speech
made few days before the last adjournment
Of that body said of military court:
'It is no court at ALL but an unlawful COM
binatioD of tresspassers, usurring the func-
tions OF court. guilty of a crime, and not
exercising any authority. - A mill
tary commission Of officers, too worthless for
field service ordered to try, and organized to
convict"
For saying this very thing in language less
severe, we have been hundred times called
"a traitor" by thousands Of loyal ignoramus.
Every man who consents to be member of
such court renders himself liable to indict-
ment and punishment. Let list be faith.
fully kept Of sll the tools of scoundreIs who
allow themselves to BE- used for gueh illegal
business,
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1865-06-07
GRAND EXHIBITION

The young folks Of Me hoopany take pleasure in
announcing 20 the Public that they will give o
grand Exhibition At the NJ. E. Church, in that place,
N Tuesday E<sning June 18th consisting of Cha
radss, Tsblsaux, PAntominss. Declarations, Vocal
and Instrumental Music &c. The proceeds to e
devoted towards purchasing Bell for said Church
Miss Nellie Jennings has kindly offered ho use Of
her Piano for the sccasisn. All lovers of fun and
good music are invited to attend. Admission 25cts.
Children under three years of age 30 cts.)
Doors open at NJ.
Exercises commence at III P. M
Mshoopany June 5th 1865.
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1865-06-07

EoUAL observation-disclosures could never
rest till the slave was emancipated. This
cost more than was at fret supposed. II
cost more to steel one neighbours property
than to buy it. Four millions OF negroes
will cost Abolitionism iour thousand millions
of dollars. This 10 equal and just. Herry
Clay wanted the Government to buy them
long ago. Had they dune so the nation wo'd
have been no mCre in debt, while rivers of
blood would have been saved.
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1865-06-07

The La Crosse (Wis.) Democrat, in MOTTO
ing some Of the recent speeches of Miss Anna
Dckuson, makes the following rather ungal-
liant retnal about the 'gentle Annie'-'It
is Fortunate for somebody that she is making
speeches instead Of raising a family. For q
babe to draw kindness from the breast which
has SO much of hate and radicatism in it,
would be like getting pepper sauce or nitric
scid from its nursing bottle"