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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1866-12-26
The Winter of the Heart.

Let it never come upon you. Live so that
good angels may protect you from this Terri
ble eyilSthe winter of the heart.
Let no chilling influence freeze up the foup'
tain cf sympathy and happiness from Its
depths; no cold burthen settle over It's with
cred hopes like snow on the faded flowers; no
rude blasts of discomfort moan and shrek
through its desolate chambers.
Your life path may lead you amid trials
which for a time seem utterly to impede your
progress, and shut out the very light OF hea-
ven from your anxious gaze.
Pen1ry may take the place OF ease and
plenty; your luxurious home may be e1-
changed for single low room, the soft couch
for straw pallet-the rich viands for the
coarse food Of the poor. Summer friends
NAV ftrsake you, and the Implying world
pass YOU with scarcely word Of compassion.
You may be forced to toll wearlly, steadily
on, to earn livelihood you may encounter
fraud and base avarice which would extort
the last farthing, till you we'll nigh turn In
disgusy from your fellow beings.
Death may sever the dear ties that bind you
to the earth, and leave you in fearful dark
ness. The noble, manly boy, the sole hope
of your declining years, may be taken from
you, whilst your spirit clings to him with a
wild tanacity which even the shadow OIL the
tomb cannot wholly subdue.
But amid all sorrows, do not come to the
conclusion that nobody was ever so deeply
afflicted as you are, and abandon every sweet
anticipation of better days" in the unknown
future
Do not loose your faith in human excel
lence because your confidence has been be-
trayed, nor believe that friendship is only q
delusion, and love bright phantom which
glides away from your grasp. :,
Do not think you are fated to be miserable
because You are disappointed in your expec:
tations, and baHled in your pursuits. DO not
declare that God has forsaken you,; when your
way is hedged with thorns, or repine sintully
when ne calls your dear ones to the land be-
yond the grave,
Keep whole trust in heaven through eve.
ry trial bear adversely with fortitude', and
look forward in hours Of temptation and sui
fering. When your locks are white, your
steps falter on the verge of Deaths gloomy
vale, still strive 10 retain the freshness ana
buoyancy of spirits which would shield you
from the winter Of the heart. -:
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1866-12-26

RAYMOND THREA1ENs.-The New York
Times, Of Tuesday, says:
We can tellthe=S,uah something more;
Unless the pending amendment be accepted
by the Southern Legislatures, the fate OF ex-
isting government oryanlzatlons at the oouln
may be considered fixed. We indulge In M no
menace. We affect 10 prophetic vision. We
essay no abstract argument, and lay claim to
no exclusive information. But there is fact
which the South cannot too quickly compre-
hend, and that is, that in the absence of q set
tement based upon tie proposed amendment,
Of The South, legislate out of official being its
present functionaries and machinery Of gov,
ernment. and provide for the orgarizatioa of
territories on a plan suitcd to the emergency.
Are the Southern people prepared for this al
tcrnatiVc?
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1866-12-26

srrrLEp.-Two gallant sons of Erin being
JUS discharged form the service, were re,
ioicing over the event with q "wee taste OF
the cratur," when one, who felt all the glory
of his own noble race, suddenly raised his
glass above. and said, "Arrah, Mike, here's
to the galao. ould sixty ninth, the last in the
field and 6,st to tleave!'' "Tut tut, man."
said Mike, "you don't name that" "Don't
name it. is it2"-" Thon what do | mane 2"
g You mane," said Nike, and he raised his
glass high, and looked lovingly at it, " Here's
10 the gallant ould sixty'ninth-equal to
none r And so thew drank. .E.oa
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1866-12-26

. MoNErARY.-The National IntelRgencer has
an article in references to Wall street, from
which we extract the following paragraph;
Many people are ilquiripg what they shall
do with their surplus money. The time tor
speculation in petroleum, mining, stocks,
gold, whiskey, -four, &c, has gone by. Any
thing that will give all interest OF seven per
cent. would be readily purchased. Ii eonh-
dence was felt in the restoration of the Uniou,
the Government bonds would be bought up
at an advance. The i've per cents would not
linger at par. If the people could be made
to believe that we can or shall have sound
currency eighteen months hence, they would
anticipate, or as they say in Wall street, dis
count, the fact They probably know, how
cver that Congress is TO control this matter,
and that body will have their hands so full of
political subjects for the next two years that
they will give little attention to fnancia -
forms.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1866-12-26

SENTENCED FOR TwESTY.OSB YEAas.-
James Jordan, the Montgomery Post.oficc
Clerk, recently arrested and tried before the
United States Distric. Court Of Alabama, for
purloining valuable letters, was, on trial,
sentenced to twenty one years in the Sale
Penitentiary.
In the case of the Government VS.. George
w. Gayle, for treason, (alleged offering
large reward in Selma papec for the assas-
sination ofMr. Lincoln, during the war;, q
continuance was granted for the United States
until the next term Of the court.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1866-12-26
SundTies. IL

6bIups. CHOICE BAcoN,-clear Sides,
Ribbed Sides, Regulars and Shoulders.
IN nils Northcrn and Western FLOUR,
IN Tierces Prime CAROLINA RICE,
10, Bbbis Refined L. SUGAR.
Ubds. MUSCOVADO SUGAR,
m Ribs lat Quality Golden SlHUP,
10 uhds. MUSC0VAD0 MOhASSES,
20 Bbls. Large No. MACK EKEL'
1000 Sacks Choice Bread CORN
~ Boxes FAMILY SOAP, -
a0. n,1,s ADAMANTINE CANDLES,
- BhIs. and Boxes CRACKERS and BIS
ro Phls Bourbon and other WHISKEIS S
lac Lot of CASE LIQUORS all varieties,
25 doz. HEIDSICK CHAMPAGNE Pints'
40 Casks BURTON ON TRENT ALE, in
Pints and Quarts, -
10 Chests jenkins & Cos, TEAS in Small
Packages.
rs Kegs Old Dominion NAILS, assorted sizes'
CIGARS, TOBACCO, CANDIES,
RAISINS. ALMONDS, PEPPER,
GINGER, SPICES,
100 Kegs LARD,
Jou J,vrs olos' lot of BAGGING and ROPE always
arriving,
Ard eyory thing usually kept in my line,
For sale by
Aaguusn, Sept \ IL 80
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1866-12-26
Tell me, a%inged Winds.

~. -. ;, il
Tell mo, ye wiSged}winds,
> That round Bypethway roar,
Do 20 not ;knSS; sGme spot
.~ Where mortasglleep no more?
Some lone and pleasant dell,
Some valley In the West,
Whore, FREQ from toll and pain,
r. The weary soil may rest
The loud winds9ftsned to whisper low,
And sigh'd,for,pity Is it answered "No'
Tell me, thou mighty deep,
Whose billoWs found me play,
Know st thou some fayor'd spot, :.
Some island faIaway,
Where weary mnImay find
The bliss forswhich he sighs,
Where sorrow Isgor lives,
And friendshipfnever dies?
The loud waves, rolling in perpetual How,
Stopp'd for awhile, and sigh'd, to answer "NoF'
And thou serelest moon,
That with suehholy face,
Dost look uponthe Garth
Asleep in nights embrace,
Tell me, in all lily round,
Hast thou not seen some spot
Whore miserabletman
Might find hkppier lot?
Behind q cloud themoon withdrew in vo,
And voice sweet |91t sad responded "N'P
Tell me, my secret soul,
Oh! tell me Hope and Faith,
Is there no rostifg place
From sorrow, bin, and death;
Is there no happy spot
Where mortal may be bless'd,
Where grief may find balm,
And wearinesi q rest?
Faith, Hope, and IOve-best-bOOns to mOrtals
given:
Wsvsd their bright wings, and WHISPERED "Yes,
in Heaven.n'ss
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1866-12-26

.(NnuMAN1rY AND PREJUD1cB.-An atroc-
ious outrage was perpretrated on Tuesday
morning, in Brooklya, by o gang sof ruffians,
who entered house occupied by number
Of sewing girls, and having robbed the in-
mates, seized the terrified women and sub
iected them to the most revolving indiguities.
All the females were outraged in horrible
manner. Had this occurred iu the South, it
would have been declared remnant of the
barbarity of slavery, and be cited as another
evidence why the South1shoud be politically
prosecuted. We note far more of these shock.
ING crimes, as we'll as murders, in the North
and North West thai in any other part Of the
country, and yet there is, Of course, much
that is good in these sectiqns.--Bahimore
Sun.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1866-12-26

He TAINTED" Madame" said very po.
lite traveller to testy old landlady, if see
proper to help myself to this milk, is there
any impropriety in it2'
IL d5n't know what you mean; but if you
mean to insinuate that there is anything mas.
ty in that milk, iii give you to understand
you've struck the wrong house There amt
n first hair in it, for as soon as Martha Ann
told me the cat was drowned in the milk,
went right straight and strained it over.
The young man tainted.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1866-12-26

The LAw.-Two Dutchmen, who built and
used in common a small bridge over stream
which ran through their farms, had dispute
coace:ning some repairs which it required
and ooe OF them positively refused to bear
any any portion Of the expenses necessary to the
purchase of plank. Finally, the aggrieved
party went to neighborinS lawyer, aid pla
arl give you all dish money if you'll
make Hans do justice nit de bridge"
GLOW much will it cost TO repair it 2" ask
cd the honest, lawyer.
DutcEman. 3
avery WE'LL" said the lawyer, pocketins
one Of the notes and giving him the other
" take this and go get the bridge repaired
It's the best course you can take"
"Yaas,n said the Dutchman, slowly, yaas
dat ish more better as to quarrel init Hans ;
but as be went along home he shock his head
frequently, as if unable, after all, to see quite
clearly how ne had gained anything by going
f0 law. p
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1866-12-26

Music AT uoME.-Every woman who has
an appetite for music or for singing, should
bless God for the gift, cultivate it with dill
gcnce-rot that she may dazzle strangers, or
win applause from crowd, but that she may
bring gladaess to her own tircside. The in
Ausnce of music il strengthening the alice
tions is far from being perceived by many OF
its admirers; sweet melody binds all hearts
together as it were with golden cord; it
makes the pulses beat in unison, and the
heart thrill with sympathy. But the music
of the fire-side must be simple and unpre-
tending pit does not require brllliancy OF ex'
ecution, but tenderness of feeling-a merry
tune for the young-a more subdued strain
for the aged, but none Of the noisy clap-trap
which is SO popular in public. 1t is mistake
to suppose thai. to enjoy music requires great
caltigssions Thesdegree, Of enjoyment will,
q coufsc, vary lhsoasp power .appEecis-
ton, but like all. other great influences, it's
able to attract even the ignorant. And this
is what the poets taught when they made
Orpheus and his brethren the civlizers OF the
earth.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1866-12-26

Old Deacon Sharp never told ale, but used
to relate this: 8" lie was Standing one day be-
fore a frog poni-wo have his word for it
and saw large garter snake make an attack
upon an enormous big bull frog. The snake
seiz.d one of the frogs hind legs, and the
frog, to be on par with the snake, caught him
by the tail, and buth commenced swallowing
one another, and continued this carniverous
operation until nothing was left OF either OF
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1866-12-26

The New York Hra1d, as usual, is sensa-
tional about surratt. Its Washington cores
pondent says :o4. @
at is expected that John b. Surratt, lately
arrested in Egypt az an accomplice in the
assassination Of President Lincoln, will make
certain revelations tnat will nculpate parties
hitherto unsuspected. If there should be
sudden departures from this section Of prom
inent persons who have no particular reasons
for going abroad, it may reasonably be a.tri.
buted to this cause"
Which Of course is all Igammon.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1866-12-26

p4- B!asphemous Brownlow, in bis Cevc-
land speech, discoursed of his future state as
follows:
"If God, in His providence, should call or
me, l have 10 fears of the consequences be,
yond the grave. If the books have been cor
rectly kept in the upper world, as have nc
doubt they have been, there will be small
balance in my favor,
me "small balance in his favar includes
probably, his Philadelphia statement that he
ahad rather go 20 hell with loyal negroes
than. TO heaven with rebel whites"
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1866-12-26
Which Of course i, all'gammon.

1t was reported in Washington on Friday
that Georgian who is there seeking pardon
was Sc anxious to hnve an interviews with the
President that he offered 6ye huudred dollaro
to see him for ten. minutes, A,leadinp lob'
bymau at once offered to arrange it that Mr
johnson could be seen, but ascerrained that
the Georgian was bla:1 srss.,s-.'.s s.I
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1866-12-26

LEARNED SoMErHING.-Ag good joke is told
at the expense of a suburban school teacher
who kept after school youngster, who had
manifested great aversion to acquiring adj
ditional learning, and in the course of the re-
primand the teacher said:
Snow, James, can you tell me one single
tLing you have learned since the quarter
commenced ?"
"Yes, IhaVe learned one thing"
"What is 2"
"Wsel, I've learned where there is bully
chestnut tree that mono Of the bays know any.
thing about, and was going for nuts Ii you
hadn't kept me after school,"
"Sir," said fierce lawyer, "do you, on
your solemn oath, declare this is not your
handsritingf"
81 reckon not" was the cool reply.
"Docs it resemble your handwriting ~
eyes, sir, think it don't"
:Do you swear it don't resemble your
writing?"
"Well do, old head.a
"You take your solemn oath that this wrl-
ting does not resemble yours in single let
ter"
"Y-e-a-s, sir"
"Now, how do you know r.
"'Cause can't write !'
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1866-12-26

To YouNG HousEKEEpERs.-How to gel
good servant-Do your. work Yourself.
How to preserve fruit-Put it into glass
bottles, and seal the corks. Put them in
strong boz. IAN iron safe will dol, and bury
them about ter feet in the ground. Alter
that, never 60 near them again.
How to prevent your cat from stealing
Never&eep one.
How to pay taxes-Look out of the top o.
the window and tell the collector you are all
out of town, and never expectedback. IL he
does not believe this, you must prevail on
him 10 pay them himself.
How to prevent beer from turning sour
Always leave the key in the tap, and don'l
lock the cellar.
How to buy Goals cheap-Don't give toe
high a price for them.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1866-12-26

The Sunday atlas, in fit of revolutionary
epthusiasm says: Hurrah for the girls of
'76r' Thunderl" cries New jersey
Whie-m that's too darned old. No, no--hur.
rah for the girls Of II" t;; r'''.@'
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1866-08-15
WANTED. $27.6Oper day.

AGENTS wanted, ladies and gentlemen in every
County in the United States to sell the Ink Powders
of the American Ink Company. The powder sells
for forty cents per package and will make ink enough
to fiji fifty bottles OF the size usually retailed ut ten
cents per bottle smart agent can sell a gross Of
it day. and clear S27 60 The ink can be made
from the powder in three minutes in common boiling
water. 1t Is perfect black ink, the best in the
world. 1t flows easily does not corrode the pen q
particle, never gums up is not injured by freezing
and its color Will last for ever. Every family In
America will buy it, package will last family
as wantei With each gross W. by thousand
circulars with testimonials from clergynen lawyers
teachers merchants commercial colleges, editors,
DC, and the agents name on the bills, Only one
person will be made agent for county. The first
one sending $50 for gross of the powder will receive
by return express, together with thousand cir
ulars and the right to sell in the county he or she
desgnates. If others send for the same county the
money will be returned to them tree of expense To
make sure, had bet designate several counties
either of which he she will take Send for trade
list and circulars if you dare the risk of waiting
or send the money for gross Letters addressed to
the Mayor Postmaster. cashe of the banks or the
express agents of this city will show that the business
is honorably and squarely conducted An ink Pow
der will be sent by mail to any address, free OF
charge, en- receipt of forty cents
Address, writing your name, town, county and
State distinctly.
AMERICAN INK COM PANY, Manchester, NH
THOMAS W LANE.
Clerk for the Company and Special Agent.
v5n46
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1866-08-15
NOTICE.

All persons indebted to me account of READY
MADE CLOTHING notified to call on Geo. S. Tut
ton Esq,-with whom the accounts are left for set
tlement-and settle the same. By so doing they
will certainly save costs,
0. S, BALDWIN
g. A, G. STARK,
. TunKhaEnock Aug 7, 1866 Agents
E6n2 IF
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1866-08-15
Special Notices.
Estray.

Came to the enclosure of the Subscriber. in
North Branch Township, July 9TH, $500, brown
~ coms and prove property, pay charges and take
her away. p,TpTCV STArVopn
North Branch, Aug 9th 1866.
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1866-08-15
REGISTERS NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given to all persons interested,
that the following Accounts and Claims have been
filed in the Registers Office at Tunkhannock and
will be presented to the Orphans Court to be held
at Tunkhannock in and for the County of Wyoming
on Monday the 10Th day of August mex: for confrma
tion and allowance.
The Final account of J. Whitney admnistra-
tor of E. J. Rice dec d., who was administrator Ut
William Rice decd, | te of Clinton Township filed
April IL, 1866
The final account of J. V. Whitney, administrator
of the estate of E J Rice late of Clinton Township
decd Flied April IL, 1866.
The Final account of John Linskill, Executor OF
the last Win and Testament of Asa Pike, late of
Northumberland Township decd, Filed July ~, lo6b
The Final account of John Linskill Executor OF
the last Will and estament of Ruey Pike, late Of
Northumberland Township decd, Filed July 2Uth
1866
Appraisement of Property set off to Amy Sawyer,
Widow John Sawyer. late OF Washington Town.
ship decd Filed February 1866.
Appralsement of Property belonging to the estate
of Joseph 5. Vaow late of Forkson Township dec d.
set off to Emma Naow. widow of SAID decd, Filed
May IA. 1866
Appraisement of Property belonging to the estate
Of John Trip, late of TuDkhanno k Township decd
set off to Lydia A. Tripp widow of said decd Filed
June H. l866
Registers Office. L. PARRISH, Register.
Tunkhannock, July %, 1866.
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1866-08-15
ALSO.

All that certain lot of land situate in Falls Twp
bounded on the East by land of Noah Patrick on
the South by land Of Elisha Armstrong and on the
West and North by land Of John Evans Containing
about fourteen acres less about eight acres
thereof improved with frame dwelling house ,One
frame barn and SOME fruit trees thereon,
Seized and taken in execution at the suit Of Ii. and
S. Stark vs. Wm. Lane.
AHIRA GAY, Sheriff
Tnnkha InIv 81 lScc
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1866-08-15
List OF Persons drawn to Serve as Jurors
for August Term, 1866.

List Of Persons drawn to Serve as Jurors
for August Term, S66.
GRAND JURORS.
Forkston-Jas. Harris, Elijah Fassett.
Lemon Eco Beebe.
Tunk Boro'-I H. Ross r. Z. Baker,
FaIls-LeOuard Whitney, Jas Fitch
Nicholsou-P. X. Williams, Peter Baker, M. D..
Osterhout VIM Hewitt,
Eaton--Jas Bodle, Chas. Whcelock, Chas. Arm
strong, jackson Harding.
Exster-Lewis Wntlock, 7. d. Hadley.
Monroe-H. Patton,
Washington Remington, Jacob Decker,
Northumberland WIN. Hatfield,
Tunkhannock Twp --Wm. B. Overfed
Windham--C Chas Fassett,
Oyerfeld---C. A. Patrick,
PETIT JURORS.
Eaton--GeO. Drake
Washington--Wayne Robinson, Theo. Williams.
Falls---Fuller SirEer Sucl Sickler, John 6
Clark Michael Waiter,
Mich ylson- Perry Stark, l. S. Little, d. II Fuller
Elijah Ball, Nathaniel Squer, A. c. Blakeslee.
Tunkhannock- -Boro'--- Abraham Haas
Monroe---MiI!cr Patterson, NJ W. Newbary.
Mehoop ny---S 5. Butts. John Maynard, Jas. S.
Carpenter, VIM Stemp'es.
Mcshuppen - Edward Storm, c. NJ. Pneuman,
Windham--- Thomas j. Wright, Geo s. Fasselt.
JAS Sheri ian
Exeter Mvron Brown, Miles. Swarthout,
Northmorean.---M Keeer Heister keeler.
TunkhanD2ck Twp Chas. T Cairl, Henry Stark.
D D. Dewitt
Clinton Henry Newcomb E. D. Gardner
Lemon---Gurdn Hewitt.
North Branch---E. n. Burgess.
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1866-08-15
JAIL BUILDING,

Sealed Proposals will be received at the Office of
the commissioners Of Wyoming County in the Bo-
rough Of TunkhannOck unit Wednesday October
1866. at noon, for the furnishing of materials,
building and completing JAIL and SEERIFF'S
dwelling. for the said county of Wyoming.
Proposals will be received in two forms, to wit {:
One to include the old Jail and the material there
in the other without; each bid to specify whether
not the old Jail and its materials are included in
said bid.
The commissioners of said county the
right to reject any all bids if it be deemed to
the interest of said county II do
Security will be required for the full and faithful
performance of the contract.
Plans and specifications can he at any time
at the Office of the said commissioners.
Commissioners office, { EDWIN STEPHENS
Tunkhannock Aug. : HIRAM BODLE,
18th 1866 LEWIS COOK.
Commissioners of WyO Co.
Attest VIM F TERRY, Clerk.
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1866-08-15
GET T0@ PER YEAR!

THEMAsoN Ii AMLIN..CABINEr ORGANS forty
different styles, adapted to sacred and seulars music
for so dollars to 600 each Fio-one gold or silver
tmeuals or otner hrSt premiums, awarded them
iustrated Catalogues free Address MASON o
AAALlN Boston, sr MASON Brothers, New York,
v5p5lv
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1866-08-15
Good Buildings, .
SHERIFF'S SALES.

By virtue Of certain writs of Execution to me d.
rected, will expose to PIblie Sale at the Court
House in Tunkhannock Borough on Saturday, the
18th day of August, 1866, at O'Clock P. NJ, the fol-
lowing lots of land, viz.
All that certain lot of land situate in Monroe TIP.
bounded on the East by land of Ziba Sickler, North
by Bowmans Creek West by land of James L. Jones
and South by land of Caspar Sthenk. Containing
One Hundred nd fifteen acres, more or less, about
fifty acres thereof improved. with one frame house
frame barn. one shed, one MILL and apple Or
chard, and Peach and other fruit trees thereon.
Seized and taken in execution at suit of P. N.
Foster, vs. VIM .Schooley.