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North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1866-03-28

ES- A short time after the death Of
Andrew Jackson, Senator Corwin and
friend who were riding together in stage
coach. fell in conversation concerning the
hero of the Hermitage, and after speaking
OF the Generals indomnitable persevcr-
ance, Corwin's friend asked him if he thot
the General was in Heaven. don't know
said Tom, his marked countenance relax
ing at the conception OF the joke. 81 don't
know, but if the General made up his. mind
to 90 to Heaven all--could not pre-
vent him.
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1866-03-28

C. Not many miles from here, young
lady of our borough is teaching school,
She sends Us the following rules provided
her by the trustees, for the government of
the school
"No Swearin
''ftin
''quarelin
"nicknamin
''going into the water
''reslin and jumpin
"going intu any persons vine-patches, or
orchards without the consent of the owner
''no pinchin
'stickin of pins into each other
pulling of hair during books
''courting in school
"writin of loveletters in school
"not more than one pupil must 60 out
at time, unless for wood or water
"no crackin of walnuts unless dried
"whisperin
Those rules must be observed, for vio-
lation of those rules, will be punished with
the lash, accordin to the verdic of the trus.
ties.
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1866-03-28
EF- Artemus says: "As for the Wards

@ Artemus says: "As for the Wards
they are known all the world over, and ev-
cry big city in the blessed Union has its
little divisions called after them. In New
York and Boston there is the fust Ward
and the second Ward, and SO on to the
one hundredth Ward, and in Paris and
London and everywhere, we are honored
with the remembrance. / guess that's
some honor And even down South, ita
more than probable, they have some Wards
in their villages /; and we are so popular,
that even the workin' apartments in the
penitentiaries are named in the same way
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1866-03-28

F The Lancaster MtelLigeneer, allud-
inc to the fact that German servant had
lived to the age of one hundred and nine
wears by lying with his head to the north
and hi, feet to the south, says he don't
think the plan is applicable to all climates !;
and instances the case of one Forney. who
"has been lying with his head to the North
and kicking with his heels to the South
these eight years, and yet he is now dead
duck at forty eight"
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1866-03-28

@ At church collection for missions,
the preacher said: "My christian brethren,
let me caution those of you who put in but
tors not to break off the eyes. 1t spolls
them for use, and they will not pass among
the heather for coins"
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1866-03-28

e. A little Swedish girlS while walk
ing with her father~on starry night, alb
sorbed in the contemplation of the skies,
being asked of what she was thinking, re-
Piled: 81 was thinking, if the wrong side
of heaven was so glorious what must the
right side be-"
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1866-03-28

sE Here is Forney's endorsement of
Mr. Clvmer. at gives US great pleasure
to bear testimony to the high personal
character of Hon. Heister Clymer, the
Democratic candidate for Governor of
PENNSYLVANIA. General Geary may well
say that he has a ''foeman worthy of his
steel" II is pity that no Democrat can
as consciously reciprocate the compliment
in relation TO Forney's candidate.
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1866-03-28

g. An excange gives reason for not
publishing poetic effusion: "The rhythm
sounds like pumpkins rolling over barn
floor, while some lines appear to have been
measured with yard stick and others with
a ten foot pole"
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1866-03-28

G A toast at an Irish Society's dinner
at Cincinnati; Here's to the President
of the Society, Patrick O'Raferty, an may
he live to ate the hen that scratches over
his grave" -
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1866-03-28

g To a recent secession from the Ex-
ecutive coop, may be applied Dean Swift
lines:
So have seen within pen,
Young dtckLings. fostered by hen,
But when, turned out they run and
muddle
AS instinct leads them, in puddle.
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1866-03-28

g A darkey's instructioWfor putting
on coat were ''Fust de right arm, den
de left, and den give one general conWul-
sion."
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1866-03-28

Es- In the report ofa down east agri.
cultural fair occurs the following:
"Best bed comforter-Miss- Mary
Hall, a
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1866-03-28

~ AweoklyD Dsmocra tic
paper, devoted to Pol
tics, News, the Arts
and Sciences &c. Pub
ished every Wednes-
nav, at Tunkhannock
Wyoming County,Pa
BY HARVEY SICKLERa
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1866-03-28

Terms-l copy year, in advanced sZVv
Ret paid within six months $3.50 Will be charged
Nopaper will be DISCONTINUED unit, al, al
.,.ves are paid; unless at the option of publisher
ADvERTiSI SING.
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1866-03-28


Love me just as much as you please"
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1866-11-07
: As you Make your Bed SO Must
you lie Upon it,

The Boston Express concludes verv
caustic article on the nomination of Gen
Butler for Congress, il, the following f.el.
ing manner: $50
Comment on this business is nothing
more nor less than disgusting We appro.
pirate 90 much spaceto Butler only for the
purpose Of recording the enactment Of ths
greatest farce Of the age. Before two
years will have rolled away the voters 81
the Fifth District will see the folly. IA wrlll
20 the act Of local abnegatiOn Of pride. ana
their great champion, who ia not mOrr mn
less. than poor politician and diseraced
soldier, occupying ridiculous position h 1
the worlds estimate of civil Affairs. an rs I
iras during the war In eli that pertains g
military skill and success. His Western
trip Is . game, ard his bloodthinty
speeches are the miserable vaporinps Of i,
conceited and irresponsible schemsr. and,
will be so understood when reason asseri,
it's power rs it will. Bon. Butler marching;
What . farceI Ben. Butler impeaching
the President; what y humbdg! tits hard.
y year since he was wandering about
Washington in search IF defender o,, tbe
foor Of Congress-, to rid him ofthe disgrace
Vt public censnre for maheasance in Office.
Boutwell, took the contract, and this cir.
cnmsfance may account for the fact that
Butler was compelled 10 60 to Essex fof )
seat In Congress-.
II the Republicans Of Essex do not clear
thts impudent pretender out, we shall r..
gret that We are obliged to acknowledge
that old Essex county 10 our place Of birth,
Or TO- confess that its best interests havs
always been On object Of our sincersst
s0licitude.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1866-11-07
New BED River Packet.

From the New Orleans Picayune ~
take the following article concerning Cap.
tain Montg,meryis new boat, B. l. Hodgs
No. 2, built expressly flrour trade:
We have had the pleasure Of perusins I
letter from Capt. p. G.. Montgomery. ii
Louisville, to MessrA. Cellos 4 Gwartney,
steamboat agents, which informs ~ thst'
his new Red River packet, B. L. Hodgs
No. 2, viii BE- finished next month, sndl
COME out IN December to enter the trsds
Tor which she was expressly built. She u
to have very 6ne cabin and outfit. With
al! the modern improvements for the safs4
y and comfort Of passengers. and We Judge
she Will be something ahead Of ary boss
yet built for the Red River trade. We
give her d minsions: Length Of keel. le0
feet length Of beam. IS feet !; 90 feet fi,os i.
2t)0 feet on deck four boilers as feet long,
81 inches in diameter; cylinders ~ inches
diamrter; 6k3 feet stroke; her wheels %
feet in diameter; l0H feer buckets. Her
cabin will have eighteen length Of soons
on each side.
The B. l. Hodge No. 2 is being con-.
structed under the immediate supervision
II Capt. Montgomery, who is 40 rxpeta'
enced steambeatman, Well and. favorsbly
known up Red River. He is sparing 20
expense to make her 10 every part frat.
class passenger packet. and We shall look
forward to her advent With considerable n.
terest.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1866-11-07
who had the guardianship of prisoners

who had the guardianship Of prisoners
during the war, can testify how gladly
they volunteered to perform the labor
generally put upon detailed men, for
the sake Of the outdoor exercise which
was the consequence of it.
We throw out these suggestions SIM
ply for the purpdse Of exciting the en-
quiry whether there may not possibly
he some plan devised for the ameliora-
ton Of our present mode Of dispensing
criminal Justice. 7r,-
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1866-11-07
The Elections Yesterday.

Elections we're held yesterday in sey-
eral Of the Northern States. among
them the great States Of New York,
Massachusetts, Illinois and Missouri,
for State officers and Representatives to
the next Congress Of the United States.
Since the overwhelming Radical Veto
~ in October, it would be useless to
hope that different result could be
brought about in these States. And
yet, we observe that the New York
conservative press speak with conf.
dence of their ability to carry the EN-
pire State, and the Radicals do not
conceal their fears of such result. It
is claimed that the cities of New York
and Brooklyn will poll such a large
Democratic majority that it win he ims
possible for the rural counties to over
come it. Mr.. John T. Hoffman, the
Democratic candidate for gubernatorial
honors, is from the city, has been its
Mayor, and is exceedingly popular
with all parties, particularly those ele-
ments which have recently had reason
to become disaffected towards the Rad
ical leaders and the Radical programme.
But although the Democrats may posi-
bly, have elected their State ticket and
the members Of Congress from the city,
there can be little doubt that a large
majority Of the New York Compression.
al delegation, as we'll as the delega-
tons from the. other States in which
elections were held yesterday, will be-
long to the Radical Republican party.
The R'dicals will therefore have the
requisite majority in the next Congress
to carry into execution all their plans,
regardless Of Presidential vetoes, or
any other Constitutional checks.
But, while this may be so, it cannot
be denied that a Democratic victory in
New York, together with the large
Conservative vote polled in the other
States, will have the moral effect to
soften the intensity Of Radical animos;-
ty and to inspire the dominant party
with fear to resort to those extreme
measures which they have threatened
IN case Of complete success at the
polls. We have observed that, since
The October elections have demonstra-
ted the existence Of such a large Con.
'erative party, the tone of the Radical
press has been considerably Modified,
md their revolutionary principles been
hrust less prominently forward With
he exception of such crack Drained IA
latics as Stevens, Sumner, Butler and
Phillips we hear of few of the
radical leaders breathing ont the same 5
vengeance on the Southern people as
hey have heretofore done. Even Hen
y Wilson has joined the Church, and
trying to make an energetic effort,
nee in his life, to be just and charita-
lie to his neighbors.
We do not mean to say that we ex. q
ect any good from these people, or i
ny favorable considerations at their p
ands. We only say that, if the Con. =
eryatiye masses at the North, whose II
xistence the late elections have de- I
will only stand firm and do !
OF withdraw their opposition, tie MAJ a
raj fear of the Radicals will lead them ]
abate considerably the demands they l.
I've SO persistently made for the fur o
Ter humiliation and degradation of the Il
outhern people. - Ii
-
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1866-11-07
Criminal Trials.

No one who was present at the las
term of our District Court can hav,
failed to observe the difficulty unde
which our Courts labor in the admins.
tration Of criminal justice. Out Of the
large number of criminal cases on the
docket, only two, we believe, were
sent to the penitentiary.
The reason of this is plain. The
large majority of the indictments were
against the unfortunate class IF freed.
men, and most of the witnesses being
negroes, engaged on plantations, to
leave whose work would be Yuiuous tc
their employers, the process Of the
Court was disregar,led in most in
stances, the witnesses remained away
from the Court House, and the cases
had to be continued. The consequence
is, the Jail is full Of prisoners, with no
chance Of trial until the next Jury
term Of the Court in May, when there
is no certainty that a different result
can be obtained.
This state Of things operates ininri-
ously to all persons concerned. On the
Parish, now bankrupt, it entails a
heavy expense; on the poor negro it
works an incalculable hardship, for. in
many instances, the prisoners remain
in Jail longer than their sentence would
be at the hands Of humane and i'm
partial jury. Some remedy must there
fore be sought to mitigate these hard
ships. As our Courts are now con-
structed it is impossible to change The
present order of things. As soon as we
get RECONSTRUCTED, orget the privilege
'f making our own Constitution and
avs, an inferior tribunal should be Or
,anised, with faal jurisdiction over
certain cases, whose sittings should be
monthly, before which these unfortu-
late people coulf obtain certain and
peedy trial. The old Parish iudre
'ystem, which worked so we'll, might
'e revived, to whose probate business
night be added the requisite criminal
Jurisdiction; and we feel certain that it |
you'd keep the Parish Jail clear of its
uota OF INDECENT, non paying boarders.
In the mean time, we suggest that
he Parish prisoners might be SO used
. not to be a dead expense to the Par
h. The town is to be improved, the
wees to be built, and other improve
tents to he made, with no labor to be
btained for love or money. The. town
sht make a good speculation by Of
ring to board these prisoners for their
bor, and it would doubtless be found
lat every prisoner would be glad to
'chanse his dungeon for the open air,
ZEN Though accompanied by q reason.
'le amount Of manual labor Those
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1866-11-07

dancing, it is too salacious to give en-
during pleasure even to the most invet-
crate sensualist. But even to mature
years there is that truth to Nature,
that rare commingling sof negro sim.
plicity and obtuseness with the white
man's,sagacity and sense Of the lildic.
rous, in the Ethiopian scenes at the
Academy, that cause many men of sense
and judgment to frequent this place in
preference to any other uptown thea
! ire, Besides all that, Bob. Hart is at
the Academy Bob. Hart, beloved by
every little boy and little girl in New
| Orleans, Or that have visited New Or
leans since the downfall. II isindeed d
touching scene, on Saturday, when the
spacious Academy ID thronged, throag-
ed, with nary vacant seat for . sardine,
with roseate little faces, beaming with
health and Happiness, the eyes bright
and eager with anticipation Of Bob.
Harris ccrnings Aud when he comes,
those bright eyes glisteh, those limo
cent little hearts beat with animation
for Bob. Hart has been the fruitful,
never firing source Of more gaiety and
bounding happiness to those children
than any one else, on earth: I speak not
Of the individual pet, bnt Of the con-
sregaticn Of pets,awho long for the adj
vent Of their friend. And when he APP
pears, what. Aqtter among the little
girls, what an enthusiastic mimic cheer
from tile little boys! How intently
they scrutinize the. expression 81 Els
benevolent facei2 Heasays a few un-
meaning words-the hilarity is, uproar-
ious! A fellow artist az burnt cork
gives him . '1ong Melford" in the,ribs,
or kick a postertori, how i'll suppress.
ed the Indignation and the desire to
take his part! Atlengti, he addresses
his cherub audience; he tells them hi
is about to sing an old tavorite song of
theirs, which they learned at school
before the war, and he wishes them to
Join in chorus. It is then that a heart.
felt and impressive treble rises that
never stirred the gloomy recesses Of ali
Did Cathedral-it is the Joyous, over over
lowing odtbarst Of d thousand little
enthusiasts. reused by the inspiration
of a kindly, child loving friend, Bob. (
Hart las powerful among his little .iu.
reniles as ever was Peter the Hermit
among his mail clad children Of a lar.
ger growth
But hold. sMELFUNGus. !,
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1866-11-07

rea. The Mite Stephens led the crowd
OF hoats that arrived on Monday, and was
Che first at our landing. Her offers sent
Us a package of every ons of the New Or
leans dilies. both morning and evening
issu ID on last Saturday. That's the way
to doit! The Mittie goes down on Satur
dayat lnoclock A. NJ.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1866-11-07

A- We are thankful to Captain Pitts
OF the2Caldo. FIR a late Cadlo Gaz.tte
The Csiaa was somewhat behind her
Tin, owing to sandbars etc; but she will
hiup from toe city on her regular day, Sat
urday. :
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1866-11-07

RAp w. G. Harris and c. F. Lewis have
purchased the immence pine lands O:
william Waters, an.i perfected arrange.
msnts to curry on the business. in their
linp, commensurate with the large abilities
at-thair command. They are both Roe
bu .iness men and old hands at the trade.
md from this ont people can order lumber
Is fast they please.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1866-11-07

low figure stating that he did not in
tend to pay the tax. His friend CAV,
information against him these ontsi
: ders wefs summoned as witnesses; anl
Of course, the whisky was condemned
and solid It brought 81 90 per gallon
one haif9fUhirA Nas paid TO theintersssr
who divided with his friend thus
helped him to make good profit.
Our neighbors Of jefferson City are
blessed just now with the protection
afforded by the quartering within thei,
limits Of two or three regiments Of
colored troops, These ringers presume
upon their blue coats to impose upon
the people Id every manner. they
show no respectfof common white trash
md swagger and siosh about I'M the
most insole1t manner. They have a
great admiration for oranges, and as
this fruit is now ripening they 60 about
literally stripping the trees. Whenthe
men are away from home they enter
the gardens and help themselves to
sweet potatoes, bananas, ,ioranges,I and.
such other knick-nacs as are convenient.
When the, people complain they get
little or no satisfaction, and the nuisance
continues II z8glrs : ,.aaf s.,qa
| The First of November was beau
tifal day, clear, cool and enjoyable, and
the CROWD on the streets was very great,
people passing to aud from the different
grave yards all the time. In the old
St; Lonis Cemetery the decorations
were very fine and more general than n
ever remember to have seen them be.
fore, very few tombs being neglected.
In the uptown Cemeteries the throng
Df visitors was very great Throughout
the day, and the decorations on the
tombs were very lastly arranged.
Your readers must not forget the
great fair to be held here the latter part
# this month. Everybody is expected
o participate in some way. The Fair
'esins ON the 2och inst, when there
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1866-11-07

e. We would earnestly remind q
large number of our patrons, that they
ore now running over four months into
new years subscription of the DEM
ocaAr, and have so far failed or for.
gotten to call at the Office and plank
down the dough. All such we hope
will take the gentle hint and come and
see us.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1866-11-07

m- Navigation from the head of the
ripper Palls t, shrAveport il getting trou
blesome to our boats. There il but four
feet scant on most Of the bars and river
still falling. From this pint dawn naviga
ton very good. y
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1866-11-07

Ma October is now numbered among
The months that ,oas, and who can remember
such an Octob'r before pure. clear su l.
SHINY weather ever hour Of it! And No:
vennber so far, bids to be the counterpart
ofit-so let US hope!
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1866-11-07

GES, ,SrArroRD.-l'he remains Of tha
lamented ,Brigadier General Leroy A. Stat
ford are daily expected to arrive from vir
ginia to be deposited among the people h.
loved so well. A meeting Of his friends
" II be held this afternoon at 4 o'clock in
Che Town Hall to make preparations for
the fiinerafof the distinguished and gallant
soldier. Let there be full attendance.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1866-11-07

hr A Western editor has on exhibition
the bladder Of IN ,squito. which, he says.
contains the souls OF twenty Government
swlndlers and the fortunes of d zen
more editors, accumulated in publishing
country newspapers.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1866-11-07

w The low water having opened on
o., the Navigator as will be seen by he,
card will ply weekly between this port and
New Orleans. She is q good and favored
boat and will receive patronage according
". 5 81
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1866-11-07

@5" Whu loves buckwheat cakes and
'hsses? Don't all speak at once, but rush
to Levin's and satisfy yourselves. He has
a tiae, choice lot of new R,pides m,lasses
and will sell it cheap for cash. $50
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1866-11-07

&A. Two more valuable and desirable
plantations are, thruush our columns, Offer.
ed tor rent. We refer all interested parties
t. Mrs. Haies advertisement.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1866-11-07

NJ The New York Tribune pneeene
the proposed Constitutional amendment =
the basis Of restoration" What If the
amendment sheald not Be adopted hy the
South? What will the Radicals do VITA
the South then I
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1866-11-07

n@- The Allan lale Plantation is for.
rent 1t Is one of the best places. in
Rap'des and above all overt ,ws, well
fenced in and improved.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1866-11-07

;aa. We again Cal attention. to the nd.
ser'isement Of q. w. Compton, who offers
Tor sale or rent his plantation.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1866-11-07

Ar The Post Office has been moved
to sc''eu's new brick building, opposite the
Town Hail. ~
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1866-11-07

hs s. W. Henarie is largely supplied in
che Ladies' cloak line, and can please all
who favor him with q call. re ,iil If
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1866-11-07

aA- The L)tu', Ir.ne, Elnora, Lizzie
Tate and Cuba have attended to our news.
pape- wants since our last.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1866-11-07

w Special attention is directed to DR..
i, Lamm' dental card.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1866-11-07

d We are authorized to state that The
sale OF the Court House bricks is postponed
for thu, present.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1866-11-07

D, T. Eshsrid,e is selling out at
cost daa lot of Try gods AMI tobacco.