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tive. His warfare was honorable, while
his sagacity adapted him TO leadership and
secured him within the limited field of ac-
ton frequent and signal triumphs.
He made no pretentions to high ability.
He claimed no front rank among the men
of bis age. But the place which he chose
to fill be filled completely and with honor
and his chief ambition tc be considered a
true man by his fellows was completely
realized
I have reason to believe that our d4ceas-
ed associate, in spite of the depressing in
fuence of disease and of what ne regarded
as unfortunate ani nnpropitious oecurren-
ces in the political world about him. was
not dispiiited and unhopeful of the future
of bis country. He looked beyond the
clouds to that light which, though it may
be obscured, can not be extingushed, aud
which will surely return after time to
adorn and beautify theearth. He knew
that war gives way in time to peace and to
the works of peace that charity and good
will, though they depart from nation, will
return to its councils and to the hearts Of
Its people that the wounds of conflict may
be healed lives sacrificed may be replac-
ed; industries suspe' .ded may resume their
activity and that vice and passion and
crime, sown broadcast from the wings of
war, may be checked 10 growth and sub
dued by. generous craftsmanship and by
! Christian laba. He left us with his faith
in the destiny of our country unsubdued
and unbroken and shall We not share in
| that hope and contribute somewhat to its
! fulflment Are there no duties upon the
living to execute the designs and complete
the works of the departed At least let
us be hopeful also, and confident in the fn-
ture Of our country. If evils affiict US. if
dangers threaten, if wickedne,s prevail, let
us "bate no jot of heart or hope" but en-
ula,e that spirit, that indomtabIe courage,
with which Milton, old and blind and poor,
within hearing of riba d court anu sur
rounded by degenerate people, sang the
| advent of truth, justice, an4 brotherhood
among men. ...
Mr., President, offer the following res
olutions
Resolecd, That the Senate has received
Win utep schsloiiltS Ine ahnouhceIhehI ol
the death of Hon. Philip Johnson, late a
member of the House of Representatives
from the State of Pcnnsy yvania.
ResoLUCd, That the members of the Sen
ate, as mark of respect for the memory
Of the deceased, will 90 into mourning by
wearing Grape on the left arm for the resi-
due of the session.
Resolved, That the members of the Sen
ate will attend the funeral of Hon. Philip
Johnson tomorrow, at the hour designated
by the House of Representatives.
ReSoiUet, That, as further mark of re-
spect for the memory of the deceased the
Senate do now adjourn.
The resolutions were adopted nemine
contra dicsnte &; and the Senate adjourned.
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THE LAST OF FORTY THOUSAND Mr.

THE LAST OF FORTY THOUSAND. .-Mr
j Hetherington, Of the Toronto City
Chamberlain office, few days ago re-
ceised bank note, on the back of which
was written This note is the last Of
tour thousand pounds sterling, all gone iu
fun within four years. Hurrah ! I'm a
man again. Now for hard work. He'll 5
not far from here. Roll up your sleeves,
Tom. Breakers ahead! All friends have
disappeared like rats from an Old ship
Never say die-buckle to--grin and bear
it Thank God Tor health and strength
good spir'ts--spirts of the righr sort. No
more old r. je for this boy. Keep up heart,
old fellow. and 90 to work. Who wants a
hired man, ready for anything :hat's hon
est 1T. Ii. r. e."
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1867-02-20

ca The Judiciary Committee of the
Rump Lave already asked for ten thousand
dollars (Sl0,O00) To pay expenses in the
preliminary examination Of witnesses in the
imp, achment case. If it has cost ten thous-
and dollars merely for the preIiminsrres,
what will it cost when the committee get
rightly to work? But. of course the kind
oftestimony brought before the committee
is costly. Joe Holt found it, a: least, IN
the COnover affair. About the best thing
the President could do would be to disper>e
the whole plundering, squandering crew,
who are filling their own and their friends
pockets in this manner out of the Federal
Treasury.
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How to Get Rid of the N National Debt.

''There are twenty millions of people in
the North Ifrach one of these would de-
stroy five cent currency note daily, it
would amount to million of dollars in a
day toward the removal of the National
debt. If this were done every day for a
year, it would diminish the debt by three
hundred and sixty FIVE millions of dollars
yearly, which is more than the whole in
teInal revenue produces. ~. Y. EVsning
Post, Rad.) ~.
Thereupon the Rochester (N. W Un-
ion (Dem- di courses:
"There are twenty millions of hairs on
one or more yellow dogs. If each of these
hairs could be made to yield a dollar a
day, every day tor year, there would be
enough realized by this time tweIvemonth
to pay off the entire debt and leave several
thousand millions in the treasury. We
presume it will require no very elaborate
argument to prove that this plan of getting
rid Of the National debt beats. that of the
Post all to pieces. Any one can see at a
glance that it yields and pays off more rap
idly, and, what is best of all, leaves a md
some surplus for somebody to steal"
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1867-02-20

PARDoNs.-The mode of obtaining par
,loLs from the Governor Of our State; even
IN the cases where lenity may have SEEM
be to be just and desirable, has heretofore
been conducted too loosely aud given just
occasion for complaint. Governor Gea-
ry, with that prudence and foresight which
exhibits the clemeuts of true statesman,
has iss, ed statement of Regulations to
nform the public upon what system par
dons in the future, during his Administra,
tion eau alone be granted.--Burgess' Re
publican.
Yes, William; and in the very first case
that came before hin, that of Biebcr, for
refusing the vote of qualified elector. he
violated every one of the regulations he
had made. Instead Of waiting for the rec
concentrations ofjudge, jury, ETC., the man
was pardoned before sentenced. We may
congratulate ourselves, however, that in
the civil suit for damages, the Governer
cannot pardon.- Columbian.
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CAUTION,

All persons dre hereby cautioned purchasing or
negotiating certain note, dated August ? 1866 for
$3.50, given by MS to William Waterman The con-
siief"tion therefore having having tailed by reason
of the non -compianccs the part of the said Wa
terman with the agreements made at, the time said
note was given the Undersigned will not pay the
unless compelled to do so by the law
ID. b. SPAULDlNG,
C. s. JACKSON.
SAApL. BILLINGS,
Nicholson, Feb. s, l667.--yGu27-4w
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EXecntriX Notice..

ETTERS Testamentary having been granted the
IL undersigned on the estate of Earl Ii. Carey
late of Iunkhannock Township, decd, all psrsoas
in tebted to said estate requested to mako imme-
d'a 10 payments, and those having claims against
said estate will present the same duly authenticated
for settlement TO
ELIZABETH CAREY, Executrix >.
Tunkhannock Feb i6, l667.--s6n28-6w.
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1867-02-20

IMMENSE PRoDUCT.-Pittsburg contains
800 large manufacturing establishments. -
1t has so glass factories aud Is potteries,
46 ron foundcries, 81 rolling mills, 33
machinery establishments, and So OIL ref
neries besides nisce elaneous works of al
most every varsity. the whole turning out
an annual product worth $l00,00O,000.
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1867-02-20

81 GEN w. ". II Davis, has recently
published history of the lO4th Pcnnsyl-
ysnia Regiment, which, as a record of the
operations of his regiment and others con-
nected with it must prove very interesting
As this book gives an account of the siege
and capture of Charleston in which the sgd
participated With the l04th, and olAer
Pennsylvania Regiments, it will doubtless
be sought tor by some of the boys of the
sgd in this region.
We have not seen the work but clip the
following notice of it from ihe Patriot and
Union: .. '....
LAS it pnrports to be the book is COM
plete history Of the l04th Regiment the
time OF its organization, in August, 1861,
TIL lis muster out in September, 1854 1t
CO, tains >ix illustration -one being like.
ness of Gpn Neaglee, to whom the book
is Dedicated. At the end is complete
roster of the misunderstanding every
item relative to promotions, transfers, cas-.
uaIities. &c The text amounts to 335
pages, so clearly aud even graphically writ
ten as to afford not only full information
buIsmuch interest TO even persons who had
no personal connection with the regiment
or its members. The description of the
siege OF Charleston, especially, will be found
highly interesting to the members and
fri'nd of The SID, 74th, 76lh, S5th, and
9th Regiments, which regiments, as well
as The lo4th. participated with credit and
efecitin that siege. ....
II is well known that Gen. Davis was the
Colonel of the lO4th, and, through il and
bis own gallant conduct won his title TO
his stars. No one is better fitted, TO chron
lcle the deeds nf daring, the suff, rings, and
the triumphs of that band OF brave men.
He has well accomplished the task and we
hope his efforts IN the field of history may
he rewarded in more substantial and de
serving manner than were bis services on
the field Of war. The History is hand,
somely printed and bound, and is for sale
BY John Campbell, Bookse lpr, 740 Ransom
Street, Philadelphia, Price 1925.
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OTICE,

Persons having Book accounts with US of more
than months standing, respectfully requested to
call AMI settle the same wiIhou, DELAY.
We mean this, and hope customers will realize
the necessity of paying the merchant in order
that we may continue to supply them in season"
with the BEST GOODS at the LOWEST MARKET
PRICES.
JENNINGS & CO..
Mehoopany Feb. y, 1867.
V6a27-6Y.
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Soor.--Twelve quarts of SCOT in abogs-
head of water, wiII,make powerful liquid
manure, which will improve the growth of
flowers, garden vegetables, or root crops.
In either a liquid or'solid state it makes an
excellent top.dressing for grass Oh cereal
crops Practical Farmer.
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1867-02-20
N Office.

The firm Of Fitch & Buck having been dissolved
by mutual consent. The books of accc units have
been laced in the hands of C. Ross ESQ., for col
lection. Those having unsettled accounts with them
will save costs by calling and arranging the same
without further notice so to 10.
FITCH & BUCK
Tunkhannock, Fa. Feb 6tn 1851.
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Office.

Notice is hereby given that letters of aimihistra-
zion upon the estate of Sriah Hunter late of 0yer
field township, decd, have been granted TO Caro-
line Depew, of said township, all persons having
claims against said estate are notified to present
the same 10 her, duly authenticated for settlement
and ali PERSONS indebted vi il make payment with,
out delay.
CAROLINE DEPEW, Administrative
de bonis non, cum tsst annero,
VERIFIED Feb. s. 1861.
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Wednesday. Feb 20, 1867

O. The Executive Mansion in Wash
ington has been thoroughly renovated, at a
cost of forty thousand dollars. The new
carpets and curtains were specially import
ed from England.
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NOTICE..

The Stockholders Of the MILL CITY WOOLEN
MANUFACTURING COMPANY will meet at tho
Mill City Ho.el in Falls township, on "Wednesday
the 20, day of MaTh, 1867 at o'clock P. NJ for
the purp"e@ of eecAng Directors, and orgauizing
said Company, The DO pks for the su bscription Of
stock IN said Company will continue open for the
subscription of stock at sal Hotel until that date
unless the entire amount thereof shall be sooner
subscribed
LUTHER A HOWARD.
DARWIN HOWARD,
F. Y. SICKLER,
c. SHERWOOD,
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1867-02-20

re- The Hartford Times advises peo-
pie to get up before seven o'clock in'the
morning and "see Venus, the beautiful
morning star" A newly married man re-
qucsted TO say that he can ''see Venus
without the trouble of rising at that un-
seemly hour" '"
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1867-02-20

Eg- Prentice says Massachusetts has
more dead lions and more live jackasses
than any other member of the Union, and
every one OF the latter is tlinging his heels
at some one of the former"
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Special Notices
NOTICE.

NM hereas. my wife Mary has left nv bed and
w board, without just cause or provocat,on r
forbid any one harboring or trusting her on INV ac-
count I shall pay debts Of her contr acting af
ter this date. PORTER CARPENTER
Nicholson Wy Co Pa, Feb. 18Th, 1857.
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1867-02-20

Well watered, with fne young orchard, in bearing
Farm well adapted to Grain or grazing will be sold
For further particulars enquire of r. p I,JTT1 r
Esq, Tunkkannock, Pa, or OF +. D. CARPENTER
Pittston..
v6n29-4w. .f+
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FARM FOR SALE.
SikTY-SIX ACRES.

Situate partly in Northumberland and ps
Eaton townships =; containing
Nashville union and dispatch. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1866-1868, 1867-12-12
TENNESSEE LEGIsLATURE.



WEDNESDAY, Dec. II, 1866. Prayer by
the Rev. Mr.. Huntington. - Z
A bill was introduced by Senator Rogers
incorporating the Tennessee Manufacturing
Association, with 3. B. Meeker, f. n
Deane, James X. Idle, Richard Price,
Eugene Underwood and John C. Oswold,
Of Minnesota, Lucius Barbour, Calvin
Day and ID. n. Norton, of Cincinnati, in
corporators. The incorporators propose TO
invest $250,000 in manufactures in this
State within twelve months, on condition
that the State viii exempt them from tax
alton and give them a premium of five
per cent. on all goods manufactured by this
association. Passed first reading, and re-
ferred to the Committee on Internal Inn
provements.
The Senate refused to concur in the
House joint resolution indorsing Thad
Stevens scheme of confseation by the fol-
lowing vote
Ayes-Messrs. Cary, Echel, Elliott, Fri
ersOn, Fuson, Garner, Henderson, Lyle,
Mccall, Norman, Patterson, Parker, Smith,
Underwood, Wyatt and Wilson-16.
Noes-Messrs. Aldridge, Eaton, Keith,
Mathews, Rodgers, and Mr.. Speaker Sem
teri.
House joint resolution suspending Samuel
E. Hare, one of the Directors of the peniten~
tiary. Adopted. ~as p lees e
House joint resolution requesting our
Representative in Congress to vote fer the
impeachment of the President was adopted.
The Senate committee had reported for the
rejection of the resolution, but in order to
sustain the vote just given by the Tennes-
see Representatives in Congress in favor of
impeachment, they concurred in the House
resolution.
A bill making the Office of Metropolitan
Police Commissioner elective, and taking
the appointing power out of the hands Of
the Governor, was rejected on the second
reading.
An act TO change and fix the time for
electing Representatives to Congress the
time fixed is the first Tuesday after the first
Monday in 1868, and the same time every
two years thereafter, passed third reading.
The bill requiring the Comptroller to
issue his warrant to pay the amount now
due the Metropolitan Police of Chatta-
nooga, was passed by vote of IA to 9.
The bill amending the charter of the
Tennessee a Pacific railroad, allowing
counties through which it passes to sub
scribe stock to said road. Passed its third
reading.
The Senate bill appointing five Commits.
sioners for the county of Davidson, and
superseding the County Judge in many of
his prorogatiyes, said Commissioners to be
elected by the qualified voters. Passed its
third reading by the following vote:
Ayes-Messrs. Aidridge, Cole, Carey,
Echol, Eaton, Elliott, LFrierson, Fuson, Hen
derson, Keith, Mathews, Mccall, Patterson,
Parker, Rodgers, Smith, Underwood,
Wyatt Wilson and Mr.. Speaker Senter-
20.
Noes-Messrs. Garner Lyle, and Nor
man-3
Senate bill authorizing the City Council
of Nashville to issue bonds to the amount
of 100000 to pay the floating debt of the
city, passed its third reading.
Adjourned till A. M, Tomorrow.
Nashville union and dispatch. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1866-1868, 1867-12-12
In the Political Interests of
the People,

The UNION AND DISPATCH. as hereto
fore, will take the Constitution and laws for its
guide; and in the discussion Of all the new sRd
intricate questions and issues arising out OF the
extraordinary condition in which the country
placed, it will adhere to the principles an
teachings Of the founders and expOsitOrs of our
government and Institutions. II will endeaVor
10 guard with vigilance and defend with unWa-
vering earnestness and faith the rights and inte-
sts Of all the States. and the essential princi-
les which constitute the basis Of the Republic.
We shall oppose all invasions Of these, and
zJhold. TO the utmost Of our ability, the union
the States under them. Feeling that they
re endangered by the revolutionary schemes OF
Radical politicians who now hold the Legs
alive power Of the Government We shall abate
citing Of our past opposition to their mea-
surs With these viewR, which are no less than
,,uound convictions. we cannot and Will nov
hesitate 10 defend the unfortunate South
the aspersions and impositions heapeo upo IS
people, and urge that JUsT1oE and RIGHT shai
be melted out to them.
Nashville union and dispatch. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1866-1868, 1867-12-12
House of Representatives.


Mr.. Bowles A bill providing that the
counties of Overton and Bledsoe shall be
attached to the seventeenth circuit, the
county of White to the sixth circuit, the
county of Van Buuren to the eighth circuit
and the county of Sequatchie to the fourth
circuit.
Mr.. Mason A bill granting to the North
Carolina, Tennessee and Kentucky Railroad
Company the benefits of the internal i'm
provement law of 1852.
Mr.. Walker: A bill providing that the
Speakers and Principal Clerks of both
Houses of the Assembly shall receive eight
dollars per day; other members and Off
GERS six dollars per day, and mileage at the
rate of FIVE dollars for every twenty-five
miles going and returning, provided that
no pay shall be received for a longer session
than ninety days, and that per diem shall
not be allowed for longer period than ten
days Of vacation.
Mr.. Ryder: A bill 10 protect livery
stable keepers.
Mr.. Bosom: A bill requiring property
holders, along the lines of the several rail-
roads in this State, to keep up their stock
or make their Enclosures and stop gaps in
such way as to prevent their stock from
getting upon the track of said roads.
Mr.. Carey: A bill to incorporate the
Southwestern and Alabama Railroad Com
pany.
Mr.. Brown: A bill to incorporate the
Franklin Iron Company.
Mr.. Mynatt A bill To establish sys-
tenn of registration of births, marriages
and deaths in the State of Tennessee.
RESOLUTIONS LYING OVER.
House joint resolution, providing that
the bill Incorporating the German Immi-
grafton Association be published in ten
| papers of the State. Reject ed.
Senate joint resolution looking to the
! appropriation of the proceeds of certain
bonds executed by citizens of Tennessee
for their good behavior and return to 10y
atty, which bonds, il is claimed, have beer
loyal citizens of the State for losses in
Cured by the rebellion. Rejected.
HOUSE BILLS On SECOND READING.
A number of House bills were read thu
second time and passed, and that prohib
iting the sale of pictures of JEFF. Davis and
Gen. Lee was rejected.
House bill No. 81 To increase ant
amend the exemption and homestead Law
| OF the State, was taken up.
The subject ELECTED a,lengthy discussion
and the bill, with the amendment, wa
finally referred to the Judiciary Com
mittee.
House adjourned until 9 AN. to-mor
row.
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YeTBLBG RAPH.
NOON DISPATCHES.
NEW YORK DISPATCHES.
Tire Virginia COnyentiOn-The Con
traction BiII-The Cotton Tax. etc


THE Virginia COnventiOn-The Con
traction BiiI-The Cotton Tax, etc.
New YoRK, Dec. 1.-THE Herald's
Richmond special says: Volunteer officers
in the Freedmen's Bureau in Virginia,
who are ordered to be mustered out of
service on the lst of January, will, it is
understood from district headquarters, be
continued as civilians in the service of the
government in that bureau until that insti-
tution is dispensed with. F.lt
In the convention, the following pre-
amble and resolution on the subject of the
oath to be required of members, were laid
on the table:
Whereas, In view of the fact that be-
fore the canvass = commenced of delegates
for seats in this convention, it was clearly
and distinctly understood that the test
oath, known as the iron-clad, would not be
enforced or required; therefore be it
Resolved, That this convention will not
and ought not to require the aforesaid oath
to be taken as qualification of its mems
bers to seats on this floor.
The Heralds special says Gen. Ord has
named January 9TH, 1868, as the day for
the assembling of the Constitutional Con-
yention at jackson and Little Rock, for
Mississippi and Arkansas. o.
The Times special says no action has
yet been had by the Senate Finance Com
mittee on the House contraction bill,
though it has been talked over by the
members. Notwithstanding the strong
pressure for its passage, it is by no means
certain that the committee will report in
C. 1f oaf s1a
unanimous against similar measure.
The Tribune's special says the Finance
Committee of the Senate had under con-
sideration to-day the bill repeating the cot
ton tax. The ACCESSIBILITY of exempting
the present crop was discussed at great
length. Though a portion of the COM
mittee was in favor of the prohibition,
it is understood that the bill will be re-
ported substantially as it passed the
House. ...
Senator Patterson, of New Hampshire,
is preparing bill looking to a complete
revision of the consular and diplomatic
system, with view to retrenchment, and
consequently the Establishment of many
present appointments. 1t is understood
that be will recommend some radical
changes in the service, particularly in South
America. ..H
Senator Morrill, will also introduce bill
on the same subject at an early day.
1t is understood that the Senate Com
mittee on Foreign Relations has considered
and will report the following treaties at an
early day: Japan, Sandwich Islands,
Venzuela and Madagascar. The recent
treaty with the King of Denmark for the
purchase of the islands of st. Thomas and
st. John has not yet been formally con-
sidered, but will probable be discussed at
the next meeting.
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soaE workmen engaged in digging a
well near Sandusky, Ohio, struck strong
current of gas at the depth of twenty~three
feet, and were compelled hastily to
scramble out Of the hole to escape suffoca-
ton. After reaching the top, they lighted
a match to fire some straw to drop into the
we'll, when the gas took FIRE with ire
mendons explosion, the flames leaPing up
forty feet, and burning furionsly several
minutes. F. A. Greene, Nelson Borders,
Joseph Ward, J. F. Greene and B. Cole
man were burned, the first two so seriously
as to lie senseless several minutes, and the
others slightly. When the flames subsidized,
the well was found to be half full Of water,
and the stream pouring in with such force
as to give the surface the appearance oil
boiling. One of the men will probably
lose his eyes.