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North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1866-01-24

TAXING national BANKs.-Hon. w. M
Meredith, Attorney-Gcneral Of this State,
has decided that the stock held by Nation
al Balks is taxable for State purposes land
urges the Legislature, in his annual report,
10 enact law compelliog those Banks to
pay a tax of one per cent on their capital
stock. The amount of stock now held by
the National Banks of this State amounts
to over forty-six millions of dollars. This
amount of wealth now claims protection
from the Commonwealth like other proper
tv, vet fails to contribute to its support
The Treasurer saws, There is no founda-
ton for the cry that these Banks are al
ready too heavily taxed by the General
Government, and | feel confident that there
is patriotism enough among the holders of
the bonds to induce them readily to bear
this small exaction." He also states that
the finances of the State are now in such a
condition that the tax imposed on Real
Estate can be entirely taken off. This
could and should have been done years ago,
had the proper authorities paid any atten-
ton to the subject.
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1866-01-24
The state Fish Convention.

HARRIsBURo, Jan lO.-TEe Fish Con-
vention, which met in the hall of the House
of Representatives this afternoon, was with
out doubt, the largest deliberation that ever
assembled in Harrisburg. Credentials
were presented for over six hundred dele
gates, three hundred and twenty of whom
were present, representing every county
bordering on the Sasquehanna river and
principal tributaries, which justly contains
nearly tbird of the entire population of
of the State
Hon. Simon Cameron, of Danphin com
ty, presided, assisted by Vice President
for every county represented,
The committee reported resolutions ask
ing the Legislature to pass law compell-
ing the owners of dams il. the Susquehanna
and IFS principal tributaries to alter them
BY step way sluices, so as to permit the
passage of shad and other fish, and thus
restore what was formerly leading inte-
rest 10 the State.
The committee also reported bill, to be
submitted to the Legislature, providing for
the construction of such sluices IN the dams
by the companies owning the same, under
the penalty.of paying fine of not less than
five nor more than twenty thousand dollars
and also liable to be indicted for maintain
ing nuisance, which, upon conviction in
the court, shall be removed as nuisances
are now by law removable
l. The bill also comprehends the appoint
ment of a commissioner by the Governor,
whose duty it is to superintend the erec-
ton of the aforesaid stepway sluices, report
upon the same, and, if not constructed &C.
cording to the provisions ofthe law to re-
port the dereliction to the prosecuting at
torney of the county wherein the dam is
constructed who shall prepare the neccssa-
ry indictment for prosecution.
The resolution was unanimously adopt
ed, but in consequence of the incomplete
state of the bill, this latter was referred to
a State Executive Committee of thirteen,
to be appointed by the President, whose
duty it will be to perfect the bill and sub
nit to the Legislature for their action.
Several speeches were made by promi-
nent gentlemen from various parts of the
State, in reference to the objects for which
the convention assembled, all taking strong
grounds in favor of the passage of the bill
reported, and represented their constituent
cy as being unit for legislative action in
the premises.
The convention, after making provision
for its proceedings being published, ad-
ioulned sine die.
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1866-01-24
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North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1866-01-24
sALEOF THE N. II. CANAL.
A Rail Road 10 be Built.


The New York Tribune of Friday last
says: the Lehigh and Wyoming interests
have obtained the franchises and property
of the North Branch Canal Company of
Pennsylvania, extending from Wilkesbarre
to Chemung, on the New York State line,
and will proceed to construct a railroad be-
tween the two points. This new road is
designed principally for passengers and
anthracite coal, and will come in active
competition with the Delaware, Lackawa-
na and Western Railroad, which now has
monopoly of the business.
We learn from other sources that the cor
poratiou above referred to is the Lehigh
Valley r. r. Co. also that the Company
propose to build their Rail Road on the
Towing path, and to cut new tow path
on what is now the bernie of the Canal
As we understand the matter this arrange
ment refers only to the North Branch Ca
nal" Southwark from here the "Wyom-
ing Canal Co." control the Canal, but this
obstacle has already been met and over
come by the Railroad constructed during
the past summer, under the energetic di-
rection of President Chas. Parrish, now
nearly ready for the cars.
The improvement will be of great value
to our citizens furnishing means of COM
munication long needed, and to our Coal
Dealers an outlet for their products.
From the Pottsville Miners Journal
The Lehigh Valley Railroad Company
held its annual meeting in Philadelphia on
Monday last. Its net profits for the year
were $l,7OO,0OO. 1t extends from Easton
to Wetherly, some seventy miles long, with
side lines through the Mahanoy coal region
&c. The Company has in contemplation
extensive connections north, into the State
1t will also, under a decision of the Su-
preme Court of this State, extend its road
into the Wyoming Valley, prolific coal
region.
The North american contains the agree
ment entered into between the Philadel-
phia and Reading and the Atlantic and
Great Western Railroads, which also en-
braces the East Pennsylvania, Western
Central, and the Lewisburg and Spruce
Creek Railroad Companies. The East
Pennsylvania Railroad Company are to
extend their road to Easton, to connect
with the Morris and Essex road at that
point, and the Philadelphia and Reading
Railroad will construct branch road lead
ing from their main branch for point in
the neighborhood of Port Clinton or Ham
burg, to connect with the East PeEnsylva
MIA Railroad at Topton, thus furnishing a
connection fcom that point to New York
via. the Morris and Essex read.
the Philadelphia and Reading Railroad
and the Atlantic and Great Western Rail
road Company are to furnish cne-half the
sum necessary to rue line of steamers be
tween Philadelphia and Liverpool as soon
as the other half of the funds is furnished
BY other parties -Pttsten Gazette.
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1866-01-24
TERMS or
GODEY's LADY's BOOK FOR 1866.

GODEY'S LADY'S BOOK FOR 1866.
(From wAich there can be no OeVta io's.)
The follow ng are tho terms of The Lady's Book
for 1866
One copy, one year Sm
Thr.e 750
Fnpr 1000
Five copies year; and an extra copy 10
the person getting up the club, making six
copies l4W
Eight copies one year, and an extra copy to
the person getting up the club, making
nine copies II Oo
Eleven copies one year, and an extra copy
to the person getting up the club, making =,
twelve copies HW
6S- All additions to clubs at club rates.
II Godeys Lady's Book and Arhnrs Home
Magazine will ba sent each one year, on receipt OF
"a 80.
s1y- We have no cluo with any other Magasins
or newspaper
sg- The money must all be sent at one time Jfor
anu of The Clubs
~ Canada subscribers must send "a cents sd:
Address L. A.GODEY
n g. Corner Sirth and Chestnut Sfrsea'
PHLLaDEZ2RId.
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1866-01-24

Donation 1.-The friends of the Rev j. v Newell
are invited to make him a Donation Visit at S
Starks Hall in Tunkh annock on the afternoon and
evening Of Wednesday. Jan, 3lst 1866
DONATION YIsIT--The Friends of the
Rev G. R. Lane are invited to make him Donation
visit Thursday, Feb /, afternoon and evening at
the residence of Mr.. Lewis Cook near Sterngyille.
DOnatiOn Visit--A supper will be provided t
the Falls Hotel on the evening of Feb lst for the
benefit of Mrs. Dulling, whose husband killed
by the fall or tree She being aeorthy and needy
person.
Price of supper per couple 81 so. Music will be
provided, and those wishing to dance have the
privilege.
1t is confidently hopefu, large number will be in
attendance.
BY order of the Committee,
RrO0ms-.Mr Gardner has exhibited to US one
of KelIogg's Patent brooms which consists OF a fiat
tin holder for the corn by means of which any one
having the broom corn, may substitute new brush
in place of the one out, Mr. Gardner is selling
County. Township and individual tights. Those who
can raise their broom-eorn should try them as the
right with broom are sold at trife above the cost
of broom,
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1866-01-24

"a A good story is told of a Methodist,
ct whose house an Inherent preacher was
passing the night, who, when bedtime came
and family prayers were suggested, in
searching for Bible. finally produced a
couple of torn leaves of the good Book, with
the naive remark, 81 didn't know | was so
aear cut of Biblc.."
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1866-01-24
Wednesday, Jan. "a, 1866
DENOCRATIC STATE CON VENTiON,

Tho Democratic State Convention for the nomina-
ton of candidate for Governor Of Penn ylvana, ,wI
meet in the Hall Of the House Of Representatives,
Harrisburg, on Monday the 9Th day of March. 1866,
ut o'clock P. NJ.
The headquarters of this Committee are in the
Democratic Club Rooms il Harrisburg, witch are
open day and evening. Democrats visiting this city
are invited to call.
By order of the Dem State Committee.
WILLIAM A. WALLACE
Chairman n.
BRsJAHIS. L. Foster, Secy.
Harrisburg, Jan. 9, 1866.
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1866-01-24
GOING! G0INCm GOMEZ.
Administrators Notice.

Notice is hereby given that all persons indsbssd
to the estate of Noah Newman late Of Monroe Town-
ship decd, requested to make immediate pay
Inents and those having claims or demands sgainse
said estate will present them duly authenticated fer
settlement to
JOHN WALL, il. Admir-.
Tunkhannoek, Dec. l9 1855.
v5n20- 6wks
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1866-01-24
$N.5Oo W. PER 5s., YEA. ,s.s., - !.

erywhere to sell our IMPROVED $40 Sewing Machisss
Three new kinds Under and upper feed. Warraa-
ted FIVE years. Above salary or large commissions
paid The ONLY machines sold in the United States
or less than $40. which are fully licensed by Hevs
Wheeier + Wilson, Grorer y Baker, Singer 4 Co.
and Bachelder. All other cheap machines are in-
fringementS and the seller user are liable to ar
rest, fine and iniprts Onment. Circulars free. Ad.
dress or Ill uoDn Shaw & Clark Biddsford, Maine
or at No S2} roadway, New York No. 236 Car
ter ST., Philadelphia, Pa No IA Lombard's Block,
Chicago. Ill.,; No. l70 West Fourth St., Cincinnati,
o.; or No. s Spauldings Exchange, Buffalo, N. 7.
y6n2l-lyear
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1866-01-24
STERLINGVILLE.

On Friday Jan. Is, 1866 at 10 o'clock A, H., A
lot of House hold Furniture Stoves, Cooking Utss~
ss, &c, DC. A store and Dwelling House with ss-
purterances will also be offered for sale or rent
S. VERN0T.
Sterling Vile JAN l6 1864. ~.
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1866-01-24

THE MASON HAMLIS CABINET ORGANS, forty
der rent styIs adapted to sacred and secular mnsis
for 80 dollars to 900 each. Fifty-one gold or il-
yer medals, or other first premiums awarded thsa
Illustrated Catalogues free. Address. MASON b
HAMLIN, Boston. or Mason Brothers. New YORK.
y5n4ly
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1866-01-24

on Saturday, FEB. 9d1S66,
At o'clock P. NJ, the following property to wit:
One Horse, Two Buggies, / Cutter,
l Harnes, A Portable Grist-Mill, A
Showcase and Counters, Chairs.
Tables Bedsteads, Stoves, Cooking
Utensils, &C., &.
TERAS-made known on day of
sale.
JOHN C. BECKER,
Tunkhannock Pa Jan o. lSce.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1866-07-07

gayzcd long & well--gayzed, and gayzcd 4
better gayzcd-she gayzcd as if there wuz
sumthin on her mind--whitch supoaz there
wuz She wuz nice girl NV medium heft,
with mild temper 4 iron spoon in hur left
hand. She he'd bin bakin pancakes Her.
eye flushed s. hur buzzuin hoge With the emo.
tions NV hur fcclins, Suddenly she spoak &
revealed the cause NV hur solisytood as she
says: "Thar nam, II be dad. bobbed if that
ole kow NV snigginscs hain't broke into our
garden apin !"
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1866-07-07
A c. AR ID ;.

NK. JOHN r. FAKKEK offers. his PROFES-
~ SlONAL SERVICES TO the citizens of Pickens
District in ts various branches: Surgery. Patbni-
ory, Obstetrics and Pharmacy. EspOoini attention
will be paid tile Diseases Of &oen and children.
Prompt and attentive in the discharge OF his
duties, he hopes to- merit tho patronage he Imp
heretofore received. Any rchndst lef Win Mrs.
LAwRINoE will be attended toaf the earliest honr
possible Offce next door TO Col: Nortohs." '''|
February 20, 1865 &c II
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1866-07-07

"Twuz kan still morn in Oktobcr, whitch
is one NV the fall or ottum munths
1t wus at that scizen Nv the dying year
whitch awaykens fond remissness of formur
memories Nv the tekolekshun ub bi gone
dazc.
The rane cum doun in kind NV fine mist,
in a sad lingcrin kind Nv way, as if it ha,
ted to. wet the spot on which it lit, but.
didn't egzackly no whair else to 90.
The ffernal brcezes NV ottum kept BLOWN
away, but not hard enuff ito blow emmy. body's
hat off. The treez swaid back and 4th like
an ole woman with tho teethaick.
On sioh luvly mornin as this, maiden
faro, with pensive. air Il golden hair. gazed
out py the east Kitchen winderu nv d house
In The hcautiful & romantic Stait Nv Eleenoy,
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1866-07-07

THE STAMP ACT.

ONE 0E TIE TAX IAws OF THE UNITED sTATEs.
INilERE are probably but few Of tile renders
Il OF this paper who know the details of tho
Stump Act. Yet, there is no law, State or Ne.
tiona the provisions Of which ure moro impur
tsnt 10 the people. Here arc such Of its pro-
ccedings we think as will prove most interesting
aud important to the ren,iar:
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1866-08-22
purity of Character.

Over the beauty of the plum and the
apricot there grows bloom and beauty
more exquisite. than the fruit itsef-a
soft delicate flush that everspreads its
blushing cheek. Now, if you strike your
hand over that, and it is once gone, it is
gone forever; for it never grows but once.
The flower that hangs in the morning,
impearled; with dew, aTrayed as no
queenly woman ever was arrayed with
Jewels, once shake it so that the beads
roll off, and you may sprinkle water over
it as you please, yet it can never be made
again what it was when the dew fell 81
lently on it from heaven. On a frosty
morning you may see panes of glass coy
cred with landscapes-mountains, lakes,
and trees blended in beautiful, fantas-
tic picture. Now, lay your hand upon
the glass, and by scratch of your ling
er, or by the warmth of your palm, all
the delicate tracery will be obhterated.
So there is in youth beauty and puri-
yof character, which when once touched
and defiled, can never be restored-a
fringe more delicate than frostWork, and
which, when torn and broken, will never
be re-embroidered. he who has spotted
and soiled his garments in youth, though
he may seek to make them white again,
can never wholly do it, even were he to
wash them with his tears. When young
man leaves his fathers house with the
blessing of mothers tears still wet upon
his brow, if he once lose that early purity
of character, it is loss that he can never
make whole again. Such is the con-
seouenca of crime. Its effect cannot be
eradicated it can only be forgiven.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1866-08-22
The New York AntIARent
TrOubIe Explained.

! The Antirent troubles, which have re-
Gently been again brought to public at
tenticn, are thus expounded by cores
pondent of the journal of Commerce:
The anti-rent troubles are owing to the
misplaced and unwise lenity of the late
Gen. Stephen Van Rensselaer,. of Alba
ny. His large tracts OF land eastof Alba
nv, in the now antisrent districts were
divided into farms, and leased to the far
mers at very low rents. The farmers
came to him every year with long faces
about poor crops, and asked him 10 Rsit
till next year for the rent. Mr. Van Rem
aselaer was liberal and kind, and let the
rent remain unpaid. The next year, nd
for many years, the story was just the
same, and the patton very imprudently
consented to let the debt go on aecumu
lating. He should have either made
them pay as their rents came due like
John Jacob Astor), or he should have
given them the debt. But he did neith-
er; and at his death, in January, 1889, he
left all these unpaid rents, as so much
good property, to his children, and when
the farmers were called upon to pay
their back rents of ten, fifteen, or twen-
ty years. standing, they said at once,
Your father did not require us to pay
rent, and we will not pay it to you p
Hence it is seen that the misplaced ienitY
of Mr.. Van Rensselaer, is the cause of all
the anti-rent troubles in Albany county
the last twenty years. - -..-.--- e-15rsf
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1866-08-22
The Cad out or the Bag.

Governor Aiken, of South Carolina, in
a conversation with Mr.. Eggleston, mem
Der of Congress from Cincinnati, let the
cat out of the bag in the following way,
as shown by Mr.. Eggleston in his speech
at Cincinnati, few days ago, from which
we quote as follows:
siSaid Governor Aiken, of South Caro-
lima, when in Washington a short time
ago, when l asked him why he insisted
on the members of his State being admit
ted to seats, and asked him if the inter-
ests of his State were not well taken care
of, ''Mr. Eggleston," said he, 1there are
only two things you have not done for US
and never will do: We have hundreds
and thousands of widows in the South,
and we want to be in Congress so as to
place our widows on the pension rolls OF
the United States, that they may have
the same support the widows of your SOL
dIers get. The other matter is, that We
have contracted large debt down South,
as you have in the North, and it is not
right for US to be taxed to pay your debts
unless your taxes also go to pay our debt"
That's it precisely. The reconstructed
rebels, aided by the Copperheads, intend,
if they get power to tax the loyal people
of the North, to pension those VINO
fought to destroy the GoVernment.-
People who complain of taxes ought to
consider the consequences of the return
of the. Democratic party to power. They
were the cause of the taxes we now pay,
and they would add to our burdens by
pensioning rebel cripples and the families
of rebel soldiers.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1866-08-22
Lovers In a FIX--the Danger
of Pitch.

Night before last, as the moon rose
over the hill and tree-tops, gliding the
spires of our beautiful city with her sill
very rays, there might have been seen
upon the roof of an Egyptian cottage,
which is fiat, and covered with pure white
gravel and pitch, a couple of lovers, seat
ed, enjoying the beauty of the scene,
and,
So warm with heart, so rich with love they few.
That their full souls forgot the will to roam.
And rested there. as in dream at home.
The sun during the day had been very
warm, and thus they met to spend the
fleeting hours of twilight, enjoying the
plesent breeze that hoated up from the
magnolia garden beneath, and the warm
affections for each other. Seated near
each other, the lovers sat with one arm
he encircled the waist of the beautiful
creature at his side,
Her little hand lay gently. eOnHdinEly in his. :"
and all passed quietly and lovely until
the bell tolled the midnight hour.
None but the loving and beloved.
Should be awake at this sweet hour.
The tolling of the bell reminded them
"That tired natures sweet restOrer. balmy sleep"
was requisite for lovers as well as others.
Still seated near each other the plighted
vows were again exchanged, and sealed
with kisses, like
Linked sweetness long drawn out"
At length, after many vain attempts
to sever these pleasant pleasures, the
transported lovers found that they were
bound to each other by more sticking
bond than loves VOW. The hot sun had
melted the pitch and after sitting so
long, and the night air having cooled the
resinous matter, they found they were
both 'istuck fast" The young gentle
man first attempted to disengage him.
self; but found like aunt Jemima's plas-
ter, "The more you try to pull it off,
the tighter it sticks the faster" The
young lady then attempted to get up,
which she did, minus the skirt of her
dress and all her under clothes, as far as
the "titlers" In this plight she attempt
ed to relieve her disconsolate partner.
After some parley he came to the con-
clusion he could manage it by slipping
out of his pants. Accordingly he asked
of his companion if she could lend him
a pair of pants until he could gohome.-
She thought her pas would do if they
were not too long. With this informa-
ton he slipped off his boots, and loosing
his suspenders, drew himself out of his
pants as easily as possible, and the dis
consulate couple took themselves down
stairs in very blushing manner, and
looking very much like our first parents
when they discovered that they were
human. The lady procured, as quietly
as possible, pair of her fathers pants,
which was run into pretty quick, and
the Adonis decamped with his pants roll
ed up about six inches. The joke was
too good to be kept by little and little
it leaked out until the truth had come
to exculpate the happy innocents.