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North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1867-07-31
Sherif'S Sale,

nY VIRTUE of a writ of Fieri Fdeids will e1-
ID nose to Public Sale, at the Court House IN the
Boro. of Tunkhannock, Wyroming County Pa,
ON SATURDAY, THE nth DAY OF AUGUST
1867. at o'clock P NJ. the following described
property, to wit n..ao,,
All the right title and interest of the Detenoao'
in and 10 that certain piece lot of land situate III
Exter Township Wyoming County Pa Bounoeo
and described as follows Beginning at the nign".
leading from the late Solomon Browns estate 'oi
Whilock's Mills-so called-and running tnence e
North eighty-sx degrees West, twenty- A.u Nv. w
tenths perches to q corner, thence Nortn rs".
perches to corner thence North hVe degreesS n"s.,
twenty nine and sx-tenths perches 10 eofner' 49,.
North ten degrees East forty percnes So cou 10
South "a deg. East perches to corner, Noe'n OF -
deg East, AZ ITO perches to corner, SCUM 'V9es
East % g. 10 perches to n corner, south Isf aos
West 39.5 10 perches to a corner, North - aeg,
Vast marches to a corner, South III deg west, ~
percSes to corner, South SO deg East, AZ percnes
70 Hemlock, South Is deg. West, 20 8. .lo percnss
| a corner North 703 deg West, "A p.rches to cor.
nav South 10 deg. West, l7l0 peIches 70 cornet
south Sc deg West, 20.2l0 perches to the pl.ce ~
beginning containing 80 acres and oo percnes
! one frame DWELLING house. and some nu'
| thereon. with the appurtenances ..otdov.r
To DO sold subject to the interest OF r'Su'
| of Eleanor Eyte. ;, of Aaron
Seized and taken in execution mt the eu' y. ,h ..
Brown. vs. Rachel sickier. Administra'rA Ia for
| tate of Isaac Sickler, decd, and VIII w WAN
cash only, by M VIZ DEwlTT. Sheriff.
Shsri7s Office.
Tunk. July 20, '97}
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1867-07-31

g. John Matthews, the actor, who was
witness in the Surratt trial, but was not
permitted TO testify in regard to the letter
written by Booth to the editor of the Ma
tionai Inteiiigencpr. publishes card in that
paper in selejustifcation. He says the
letter which was handed to him by Booth
was written on sheet of commercial note
paper, covering three pages; the first two
pages were written in the spirit and style
of the Philadelphia letter, and it was only
at the concluding paragraph that anything
was said bearing upon what has transpired.
which was to this effect and in these
words:
For a long time / have devoted my en-
ergies, my time, and money to the accom-
plishment of certain end. I have been
disappointed. The moment has now ar
rived when | must change my plans. Ma.
ny will blame me for what | am about to
do. but posterity, am sure, will justify
me.
Men who love their country better than
their life.
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1867-07-31
Poor CArlOttN,

A Vienna letter says the accounts re-
ceived from Miramar respecting the Em.
press Charlotte are very sad. All hope Of
recovery seems 10 have vanished. The
Xergenpost has communication which
says:
the mental alienation has now attained
to 'uch pitch that the unhappy princess
cannot be left alone for an instant, and sew
ersl times attempted her life. Two recent
attempts Of this kind were fortunately pre-
vented by the watchfulness of Doctor Sick,
who has the august patient under his care.
Nevertheless, the Empress is OCCASIONALLY
| for few moments at a time, in full posses
ion of her faculties. In one of those lacid
intervals lately she said, do not desire
to live any longer death is preferable to
such An existence then, after a short
pause, she asked, Where is my husband !!
Shall never see him more? No, no, he
is dead. and l am still left in the world"
Scarcely quarter of an hour passes that
the Empress does not ask for news of the
Emperor Maximilian. The physical con-
dItion Of her majesty also indicates very
serious alarm.
The following letter was written by Max
inilan to his wife just before his execution.
1t was entrusted to the care of the Bish-
op Of Queretaro, from whom it was taken
by General Corona, and copy made
The letter was written in French. The
man or woman who is not touched by 1t
has heart as hard as Mexican's:
My BELOVED CARLoTTA: If God per-
nit that your heath get better and you
should read these few lines, you will learn
the cruelty with which fate has stricken
me since your departure for Europe. You
took along with you not only my heart but
nv good fortune. Why did l not give
heed TO your advice? So many untoward
eventsl Alas so many sudden blows
have shattered all my hopes, so that death
is but happy deliverance-not an agony
to me. l shall die gloriousIy, like
soldier, like king vanquished, but not dis
honored. If your sufferings are too great,
and God should call you soon to join me,
I shall bless the Divine hand which has
weighed so heavily upon us. Adieu,
Adieu!
Your poor MAX
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1867-07-31
The End OF Vol. Six.

This number of our paper closes the Sixth
Volume and year of the North Branch Dem
ocrat, since it has been under our supervi-
sion.
AS we propose with our next issue(the
beginning of the 7th VOL ITO make change
in the title as well as in the size of eur pa
per, this would seem to be proper occa-
sion for Retrospective view Of the past
While i: is often instructive, sometimes
pleasant, and always profitable to review
the past; our six years experience has
taught us that there are times, in this busy
world of ours, when it is wisdom to look to
and prepare for The future-Times, when to
stop ard contemplate the ghosts of buried
hopes, or the fading laurels in the past,
would neither serve to make the present
easier, nor the future brighter. Then,
Let the past dead bury its dead
With stout hearts, high resolve and
bright hopes for the future, let US firmly,
checrfuly and resolutely pursue our sliot
ted pathway through life to-The end.
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1867-07-31

The National Intelligencer thus de-
scribes the effect produced in the House by
tie late veto message not the slightest man.
Hesitation of disrespect was evinced. On
the contrary, it seemed that members,
though coerccd by the force of party nec-
essity TO sustain the bill by their vote in
opposition to the veto, were profoundly inn
pressed with the unanswerable reasoning
Of the President. This was especially
manifested bv the demeanor of those men,
bers Of both houses (many Senators being
presently who were known to be at heart
opposed to that portion Of the bill which
superseded the authority Of the Executive
in supervising the action of the district COM
manders. which constituted the main point
in the message. The attempt Of Mr.. Bout
well to produce a counter feeling was NOR
;ifying abortive. In bis oratorical flourish
he several times paused, clearly anticipa'
ting the plaudits of the gallery, but none
were given, and his effort fell without re-
spouse from even his ow-destructives.-
Butler was listened to with marked impa-
tience, add even Stevens failed to 'brine
down the house Ly bis superannuatsd AZ
empts at w.t."
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1867-07-31
Sherif'S Sale.

HY VIRTUE Of writs of Fieri Facias, will ex-
u pose to Public Sale at the Court House in Tunk-
hammock Wyoming County Pa on
SATURDAY, THE nth DAY OF AUGUST, 1867
the following described piece parcel Of land, si.
uate aud being in the Township Of Falls, Wyoming
County, Pa, bounded and described as follows, to
wit on the North by lands of jackson Vantuyl
East by land cf Levi Townsend and Perry Sickler,
South BY land Of John Smith and West by land oil
Levi Townsend Containing about thirty acres oi
Ian and about eight acres thereof improved, with
two dwelling house, two small barns one saw.mil
ono lath and shingle mill and some fruit trees there
on with the appurtenances
Seized and taken in execution at the suit Of Mile
Lynch use of I. G. Lyo ch, vs fhilO d Lafayette
Sherwood, and will be sold for cash only, by
NJ. W. DEWITT, Sheriff
Sherin's Office I
Tunk, July 20, ST,
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1867-07-31
The Death OF Mr., Denis0n,

In the United States House Of Repre-
sentatives on the 10th inst, Mr.. Boyer
(Pa.) announced the death Of his colleague
Mr.. Denison, paying high tribute to his
pnblic character and private worth. and
offering the usual resolution of regret and
coincidence.
Remarks were also made by Nessls.
Randall, Miller, Getz and Van Trump.
The resolutions were agreed to unani-
mouslv, and the Honse at half-past three
o'clock adjourned.
q. In the Senate, the Clerk of the House
announced the action of that body on the
death of Hon. Charles Denison, Represen.
tatives from Pennsylvania.
On motion of Mr.. Bnckalew the House
resolution of coincidence and regret wa:
taken up.
Mr.. BuckaIew delivered eulogy upon
the life and character of the deceased, ant
offered resolution that the Senate ad-
journ out of respect to his memory
Mr.. Cameron spoke briefly of Mr..
Denison as gentleman Of personal char
acter, when he had known and respected
for many years,
The resolution of Buckalew was adopt
ed, and the Senate adjourned.
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1867-07-31

A New SYSTEM FOR REGISTERING LET
TERs.-All Postmasters were instructed to
put the new system of registration! letters
into operation on the first day of June-at
which time it went effect all over the Uni
ted States. A new style Of canvass en-
velope, of large size and of an appearance
sufficiently novel to attract the attention
of distributing clerks Immediately, has
been introduced with this change. Tne
directions on these envelopes will give the
reader good idea of the new SYSTEM
II reads "Postmasters, route agents, rail-
way post Office clerks and receiving clerks,
handling this registered package envelope
while in transit. are required to keep a rec
ord of its number, postmark, with date,)
address, date of its receipt, and the descrip.
tion made of it by them on blanks and
books furnished for that purpose. Route
agents and railway post Office clerks will
also take receipt for it, Ito be carefully
preserved, ).when it leaves their hands
and when such receipts cannot be obtain
ed at the time, they will place in the
pouch with this envelope receipt, to be
signed by the Postmaster of the office al
which the pouch is first opened. This re.
ceipt the Postmaster will sign, and return
it, directed to the route agent or railway
post office clerk by next mail"
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1867-07-31
Sherif's Sale.

DY VIRTUE Of writ of Fieri Faeids l will e1-
ID pose to Public Sale, at the Court House IN tho
Borough Of Tunkhannock, Wyoming County Pa,
ON SATURDAY, THE l7TH DAY OF AUGUST,
1867, at o'clock P. NJ, the following described
property, to wit:
All the right, title and interest Of the Defendants
in that certain piece or parcel of land situate ana
being in the Tow nship of Falls, Wyoming County
Pa, bounded and described as follows, to WI on
the North by land of jackson Nantuyi, gas. py
land of Levi Townsend and Perry sickier Soa,n.oy
land of John Smith, and West by land Of Levi Town
send Containing about thirty acres oil lana aIu
about eight acres thereof improved, with two dwenI
ing houses two small barns one Saw MIL ono As :.s
and SbiDple Mill and some fruit trees thereon, with
the appurtensnces ~
Seized and taken in xecution ut the suis OF J. e:
Miles. vs. H. W. Finn and Levi Io"nSeno' an0
Will DC sou '0f '"'" n ". DEWITT, Sheriff
SherifTs Office,
Tunk. July 26, 81
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1867-07-31

The Radical papers make the following
confession of the gigantic failure and mis-
erable fzzle of the attempt of the Radicals
to put President johnson out of their way !:
The impeachment scheme has virtually
been quashed. The party in favor of this
was defeated in the House by the loss Of a
resolution for an October Session, for the
purpose of taking it up. Thad. Stevens
wanted to make the Judiciary Committee
report at once, but in this he failed. A
vote having indicated the status of the
House, in opposition to impeachment to be
eighty -fonr TO forty-five, Stevens became
disguised and moved to lay the subject on
the table, which was done. The country
is not sorry to learn of this disposition OF
the subject.
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1867-07-31

EF Mr.. Stevens is bold man in his
declining years, saws the Philadelphia Age.
On Saturday last he sneercdiat the Senate
of the United States. because, to use his
own elegant language, the fragments Of
the old shattered Constitution stuck in the
kidneys of some Senators and troubled
them at night" He is very valiant now,
and contemp,uously pooh poohs "the ghost
Of the past Constitution" which be shrewd
ly suggests has frightened some Of hisicol'
leagues from their Radical propriety. But
there was time when Thaddeus was not
quite so brave, and when the back WIN
dows Of the Senate chamber at Harrisburg
afforded him speedy escape from imagi'
nary danger. A "ghost,' was after him
then, aud he left as quickly as Kelly de-
parted from Mobile.
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1867-07-31

nThese exercises were composed to DO used stimuli
taueous,y with his system, "THE ART OF SINGING"
or with any other method for the cultivation of the
voice and will take the place Of C0NCONE'S SOL.
FEGGIOS being more melodious and better adapt
ed for teaching.
Some of these exercises are specially beautiful
as we'll as useful, mnghng Of the dules ct utiie
which secures the interest we'll as the improve
ment of the student. The various styles developed
in these exercises uder them invaluable in edu-
cational point Of view, as they tend to enlarge the
intelligence and the appreciation, and at the same
time form the taste Of tie pupil. They must be
studied carefully With reference to the in Vulnerable
marks of expression and forms Of ornamentatiOn. -
Upon the mnute accuracy with which these are ac-
complished depends the actual sterling advancement
of the pupil any evasion slurring in these re-
spects is time and effort utterly wasted, WHILE on
the other hand close and patient Investigation and
q minutely and faithful execution of them. will give
unexpect cd powcr and facility, and open to the
student the means and resources by which greal
artists produce their most brilliant and profound ef-
fects.-Watsons Art Journal.
In ZNo 10latnses.
Price, zach, in Boards, Retail, ~ 0o
do. do, in Cloth. Retail, 2sO
Sample Copy sent by Mail, post paid, on receip'
Of Wholesale Price, 81 so
Published by WIN. HALL & SON,
No $40 Broadway. N. Y.
Publishers and dealers in Music, and Manufactur
ers of FLUTES, FIFES, FLAGEOLETS, &c., DC,
Send for catalogue Of prices.
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1867-07-31
Radical Financiering.

The Harrisburg Telegraph, most un-
scrupulous Radical paper printed at the
capital. recently published the following
Moreover, under Democratic admins
tratons of former years, from 184li to
1860. large amounts of the Commonwealth
had been falling due from time TO time,
and no provision made for its renewal,
much less for its payment. 10 1866 the
AZ gregate of these overdue loans of the
State was some twenty-three millions Of
dollars. The present administrator prompt
" determined that this reproach should be
taken away, and in January last advertis-
ed for the redemption of all these overdue
obligations. and succeeded in effectng an
exchange of new securities for the whole
at par.
Upon which the Patriot d Union has
the following to say:
We are glad our Radical neighbor has
returned to notice this matter, and we may
on some future occasion veDtilate one of
the boldest swindles that has ever been
practiced upon the taxpayers OF the State.
At present we would only say that the i'm
preston designedly conveyed to the reader
oy the Geary organ that these overdue
obligations had ceased to bear interest, and
that the State creditors urgently demand
ed payment of the principal, is wholly
false. The time had simply expired when
the State had right to pay, bnt the inter
est had not ceased, and as the security was
ample, the creditors were abundantly con-
tent.
The practice has for years uniformly
been for the Commission of the Sinking
Fund to advertise for proposals from the
holders of State loans, and to use the SUR
plus money not otherv ise required for the
purchase Of them. and thus save. many
many times, large per centage tor the
State.
Now what was done BY these Radical
officers? Did they use the three millions
CT dollars IN the Treasury for the purchase
of these overdue loans? Oh, no! There
was no money to be made by that, besides
the drippings from so large sum in the
Treasury would aid largely in electing an
other such handy Legislature as we had
last winter.
But what did they do? We will tell
you, honest reader. They borrowed twen-
ty-three millions of dollars at SIX PER
CENT, and made the loan, free from State
and other tareS, to pay off a loan of SINH
lar amount at FIVE PER CENT. tGrable -
They merely enabled certain parties to
put hundreds of thousands of dollars into
their pockets at once, and made an addi,
ton to the State debt of at least $3.50, 900
per annum! The names of the parties to
this transaction are known to us, and may
be made the subject of future article.
If this is what the Radicals call fnan.
ciering, then the sooner the State can be
relieved of such operators the better for
the tax payers.
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1867-07-31
Ey In a late number of the Erie O

E In late number Of the Erie o.
server, we found the following sensible re-
marks:
The Democrat who wants to be of service
to bis party and render practical aid in Sc
curing the triumph of his principles. can
best succeed by subscribing for sound 10
cal nswspaper.-There never was time
more necessary than now TO secure large
circulation for Democratic doctrines. The
people want the truth, and the only source
from which to derive it in its fairest and
most interesting Ebaye, is in the columns
of manfully conducted home Union jour.
mails. Every family 10 the country should
have the benefit of at least ons energetic
Democratic newspaper.
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1867-07-31
Sherif's Sale.

DY VIRTUE of writ of Fieri Fdeias, I win
ID expose to Public Sale in the Borough Of Tunk-
hammock, Wyoming County, State Of Pennsylvania
ON SATURDAY.. THE nth DAY OF AUGUST,
1867, at o'clock NJ, the following described
property to wit:
An that certain piece or parcel ofland situate and
being in the Township of Windham, Wyoming Co.,
Pa, bounded and described rs follows, to wit: On
the North by lands of Mark KeeDey, East by sus-
quehanna River, South by land of John Fassett and
West bv land of the Estate heirs of John Graves
decd; containing about one hundred acres Of land
and about sixty five ocres thereof improved, with
one brick dwelling house. one frame barn, one small
apple orchard and other fruit trees thereon "n inc
appurtenances. ,:.sc w
Seized and taken in execution at the suit OF G W.
wb;,nev Administrator of W. alter Whitney, decd.
Va Jeanette Whitney, Adm'trx Of J. j. Whitney
N. w. DEWITT, SheziE.
Sheriff's Office, }
Tunk, July 26, '67
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1867-07-31
Sherif's Sale.

DY VIRTUE Of writ Of Fieri F0ci0s, will ex-
ID nose TO Public Sale at the Court House in Tunk-
hammock Bore, Wyoming Co. Pa,
ON SATURDAY THE 18TH DAY 0P AUGUST,
1867. nj o'clock.P M., the following described
property, to wit; ,,
All the right, title and interest Of the deendan,
in that certain piece or parcel of IaDi situate ana
being in the Township OF Norshnorelani, "yora:ng
County. Pa; bounded as follows To wit on tne
North by land of Mrs. Mary Wills, on the EaSt ny
land of Moody Whitwell, On the South by Dr. "m'
Thompson and on the West by Lew winters, con-
tanning about thirty and one-fourth acres OF lana
and about twelve ares thereof improved, Win tne
appurtensnces.
ALSO
One other certain piece or parcel of land situate
and being in the Township of Northmorelaud County
of Wyoming Pa; bounded follows, to wit on tho
North and West by land above described South by
land of DIR VIM. Thompson, and East by land OF
Moody Whitwell containing about two and three
fourth acres of land all improved, with the appure
nances.
Seized and taken in execution at The suit OF h V.
Hatfield. assigned to Aaron Brown, VS. Asher Baker.
and will be sold for cash only, by
anu WIZ ~ ''' " NJ. W. DEWITT, Sheriff
Sheriffs Office,
Tunk. July 80, '67.
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1867-07-31

THREE more persons have died in
Franklin, Kentucky. 10 consequence of
wounds received during the recent riot
in that town. The riot was caused BY col.
cred Loyal Leaguers firing upon white cit
izeLs. The whole affair was the leglti-
mate fruit of Radical policy.
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1867-07-31
Sherif's Sale.

DY VIRTUE of writs of FTsri Fdcids will ex-
Dpose to Public Sale at the Court House in the
Borough Of Tunkhannock, in Wyoming County, Pa
ON SATURDAY, THE l7TH DAY OF AUGUST
1867. at o'clock P. NJ, the following described
property to wit:
certain piece or parcel Of land situate and being
il the Township of Falls, Wyoming Co. Pa, bounded
and described as follows to wit on the North by
lands of Spencer Fitch, East by Lands Of Isaac Smith
South by the Susquehanna River and West by land
of Mathew Sherwood Containing about eighteen
acres of land and abort eight thereof impov-
ed, with one frame dwelling house, one frame shed
and small apple orchard thereon, with appure-
nances.
Seized and taken in execution at the suit of l. V.
Lynch VS.. A. W. Mahon, and will be sold for cash
only. by
Sherif's Office, }
Tunk. July 26, '67.
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1867-07-31

HELMBoLD's EXTRACT BUcHU gives noai;a ea,;a
and vigor to the frame and bloom 10 'aH AIMING
cheek. Debility is accompanied oy mun ,o con.
supption insanity, or epilsptic fits snsuo'
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1867-07-31

81 The Pennsylvania Steel Works at
Harrisburg. have gone iuto operaiiOn.--
Ex.
The Pennsylvania Steal Works at Har-
risburg, have been iu operation ever since
kadicalism obtained possession of the
State Government.
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1867-07-31

THE GLORY OF NAN is STRENGTH.-The
ore the nervous and deblitated should Immediately
pss HELMBoLD's KxsRAcs BUcHv.
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1867-07-31

DY VIRTUE Of wrin Of Fseri Faeios wifi q,
ID pose to public sale at the Court House IN ~.
Borough Of Tunbhannock, Wyoming County. p. -. =.
Saturday. August l7th, 1867 the following t,..,
piece Of land, situate In Mon,os IT, VI
Wyoming Co, State Of Pennsylvania. be;ns ~.
Northwest part Of the William Maddox tract 80
bounded and described as follows Bepinn;nr ~ uu
birch on the North bank of small creek. y,,c;.s
through said lot thence South eighty and ope fours
degrees West GA perchs to post in the brook bsn
South twsntythree& halt degrees west 20 nar.S
to birch thence North forty-one degrees Wss. Ss
perches to stones Greek bank, thence Nor,h - -
and onefourth degrees East 81 perches to stons.
North line of Maddox tract, thence South e,shtx %
seven and one. fourth degrees, East l4ie az
seven-thenths perches to the division line. tb.n.a
South two and one fourth degrees West, 90 and svs
tenhs perches to the place Of beginning containine
Eighty acres and one hundred and thirty perches ~
and be the more or less with about ifour acr.
improved, with one log house and some fruit tres,
trees thereon.
Seized and taken in execution at the suit of EI;bp
Fassett. assigned to VIM. M. Piatt, VS.. Charles 8.
Harding, Administrator of Charles johnson deid
and viii be sold for cash only, by
M. W DEWITT, Sheriff
Sherin7s Office,
Tunk. July 29,'675