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North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1867-05-01

There come painful rumors, already,
though the earth vet lies loose over him al
lies in Kensal Green; of Artemus Wards
dissipation while in Merrie Old England -
that he lived kind of jolly, carousing life,
which made the consumption he carried
from this country get no better very FAST
1t may be that ii was pecessary to Brownies
success that he a should be hail fellow well
met with all the Hteiati of London, and
that he should accept the warm welcome
from every club door, which opened wide
on its hinges to let the genial fellow ir.--
But, after all, it is questionable whether
it was worth while to peril llfe-and meet
death, as, alas he did-for the sake of
being considered good fellow, and max
ing this show famous. However, we think
this from the Springfield Republican is too
severe.
"The accounts of 'Artemus Ward
which those who knew him intimately give
now that he is dead, are not calculated to
inspire much respect for his character. He
seems to have been shiftless; aimles., dis
sipated sort of fellow, with rare genius
for coarse humor, but feeling no response
bility for his powers and exercising them
for no higher purposes, not even making
wise or worthy use of the good fortune that
they brought him. lie did not study; be
did not read he wrote hard, and painfully;
he had but little intellectual ambition OF
force. His so-called lectures, or illustrated
disjointed but richly humorous comments
Nv, Hnfa 'u,ba yn,hor he I;1 hast opl
ed most. His was the stuff that clowns
thrive on in the circus, or that makes a sue
cessful itinerant soap-peddler or Snowman
and his place was first in that field, and by
no means among our intellectual philosoph-
ical humorists and wits, like Holmes and
Lowell. Drinking and carousing by day
and night early induced consumption, and
he carried to England worn out system
which was no match for the hard heads and
sturdy digestion of the jolly good fellows
that took to him there"
This sounds too cold and bitter--as If
some prejudiced hand had written it, We
would much rather turn to this picture-a
tribute to the dead humorist by living
one. 1t was written for the Northern Bud
get by Josh Billings, (who contributes to
that paper.) Perhaps it is well that Josh
VA should fhould write thus. 1t is broth
er's privilege to write the record of broth
er, if not indeed to say the prayer that is
necessary over the coffin that is so strange.
We don't believe Josh Billings ever wrote
anything prettier or more touching than
the following. We don't believessthe phi
losophy was ever better united to the ten
dernesS of grief 1t is poetry in dishsbille;
it is the heart of an hanest man in yellow
plush:
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1867-05-01
INVASION I!

Do you wish to have your hair cauterizsd from the
,calp2 No. Then beware of the new brood Of
Vitrolic and Caustic Dyes got up by nostrum mong-
ers, who bear the same relation to the responsible
Chemist that
PIRATES AND PRIVATEERS
bear to honest merchantmen, Remember that the
experience of years and the very highest scientlf-
ic endorsements, guarantee the superiority OF
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1867-05-01
JOSH BILLINGS TO AKTEMUs WARD.

Deth haz doue a cruel thing lately
Deth scIdum IL kind, but Deth il impair
shall this iz all that can be sed in his fa
vor. lie mows with biz sithe awi round
the world, now in this field now in that
wheat, flowers and weeds drop, wilt and
witker, for he scythes early and late, IN citi
and town, bi the barthstun and away opt
where the wanderers are.
Deth haz done cruel thing lately.--
Deth seldum is kind. Here, a father, a
mother, a wee small thing, bat month on
visit; there, Mary and Charley go down
in white clothes--Deth mows, and never
il weary; Deth whistles and mows men,
ny fields are all bare, for Death cuts cluss.
as we'll as cruel.
Deth luvs to NOW; It's hiz stile. He is
old, and silk with his sickle he moved fol
Abel ev old, and for Abel ov yesterday.
Deth mows strangely, and round fall the
dazy, and grass; alone, snarlIng, stands
the koarse thissel, left for what? Deth
kant tell, for God only knows.
Deth, yu hav dun cruel thing lately
yu hav moved where the wittyest one OF
them awl stood, whose words have gone
affing awl over the world, whose heart
waz az good, and az soft as a mothers.
Deth, yu hav moved where my friend
Artemus stood, and Humor wears mourn.
ing now for the child ov her heart, | AIN
sad and | am sorry.
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1867-05-01
PROCEEDINGS of wyoming Conference,

The Wyoming Conference of the NJ E.
Church, embracing Luzerne, Wyoming,
Susquehanna and Wayne counties of this
State, and Broom, Tioga, and a part of
Chenango countios in New York, conven-
ed at Hyde Park on Wednesday, April II,
1867. A full attendance of the ministers
of the conference were present at the call
ing of the roll.
WEDNESDAY, APRIL II.
The brethren were called to order, and
despatch read from Bishop Simpson, stat
ing he had been unavoidaby detained,
and could not be present with the confer
ence until evening.
DR.. Clark was elected temporary Chair
man.
DR.. Peck was elected President to fill
the vacancy until the arrival of Bishop
Simpson.
D. A Shepard conducted the opening re-
ligious services.
DR.. Nelson twas elected Secretary; F.
L. Hitler, G. R. Hair, and S. S. Kennedy
were appointed Assistant Secretaries.
SECOND DAY,
The conference convened at the usual
hour. Bishop Simpson in the Chair. The
religious exercises were opened and con-
Quoted by DR.. Nelson. The session. twas
taken up principally In the examination of
the character of those upon trial those
in full membership,and receiving apphca
tons for Deacon and Elder orders. Com
mittees reported on the amount of moneys
received for Missionary purposes and for
the support of worn-out Preachers belong
| ing to the conference.
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1867-05-01

Having had lifelong experience as Foundry
men and Machnests, and employing none bus the
best workmen the undersigned pledge themselves
to execute all work in their line in style not sur.
ssed by any similar establishm in the country
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1867-05-01

Assessors OFFICE,
Bloomsbury, Pa, April 20, 1867, !
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1867-05-01

Notice is hereby given that the undersigned, As
SCISSOR of the 18th District of Pennsylvania, will
hold Courts of Appeal for the correction of
Gus assessments, as follows:
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1867-06-20
The Berry Sc ason.

There is every indication Of SPLEEN
did crop of blackberries and raspberries.
The canes are now in blossom, and the
fruit will be coming into season after
the Strawberries have disappeared. In
speaking of the blackberry and raspber-
~ we have more particular reference
to those growing in their native state,
and not to the cultivated berry. These
delicious small fruits are not so extern
sively cultivated as they should be, and
our principal supplies for immediate
use, and for canning, preserving, &c,
are received from the mountain coun-
ties, by railroad and by river. The
present season promises very favorably,
and our markets no doubt will be fully
supplied during the season with good
berries at a fair price. There is no more
wholesome OF palatable dish for winter,
when properly canned, and used as
nearly as possible in their natural
state.
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The Murdoch Readings.

We learn that reserved seats for the
Murdoch readings on the evenings OF
June 18th aud 18th are being sold quite
rapidly. A large number Of tickets were
sold on yesterday, some parties exercis-
ing their preference as to the evening
upon which they will attend, and others
reserving seats for the entire engage
ment. This is praiseworthy action on
the part of the public, and indicates
their recognition of the merits of the
distinguished tragedian who is to ap-
pear before them, and of the efforts of
the Association to provide fine intel
lectual entertainment for the commu-
rity. If the same spirit that has been
manifested so far continues to be dis
played, the Murdoch readings will prove
a decided success. This should be the
case. Let all who are interested, either
Ia the culture of the literary taste ofthe
community; or in the prosperity of the
Library Association, turn out to greet
Mr.. Murdoch during his engagement. y
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1867-06-20
WhiSkers and Mustaches /!

EORCED TO GROW UPON THE SMOOTH
il est face in from three to Ave weeks by using
DIR. SEvIGNES RESTAURATEUR CAPPIL'
LAIfE, the most wonderful discovery in modern
science, acting upon the Beard and Hair in an
almost miraculous manner. II has been used by
the elite of Paris and London with the most
Gathering success. Names of all purchasers viii
be registered, and If entire satisfaction IL not
given in every instance. the money win Us cheer
fully refunded. Price by mail sealed and post,
paid, 81. Descriptive circulars and testimonials
mailed FREQ Address BERGER, SHUTS 4
CO, Chemists, No. es5 River Street. Troy, \.
T., Sole agents for the United States.
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pARKERsRuRG. June 10. ls6

"eAS ~ @N~''
To Edudrd ". Norton, Esq, United States
Marshal for the District Of Vest Iir-
ginid:
V'HE REGULAR TERM OF THE DISTRICT
i Court of the United States for the District
of West Virginia having failed to set at Wheel
ing upon the day appointed by law, yon arc
hereby authorized to give notice to all persons
interested in the business of that Court, that
there win be special term Of the same upon the
inst day Of July next. You will cause Grand
Jury TO be summoned, to be in attendance on
the Court, and make all necessary preparations
for the holding of the same.
Given under my band as Judge Of the DIS
trict Court of the United States for the Dis
trict Of West Virginia, this 10th day OF June,
lsG7. JOHN j. JACkSoN, Jf-
,aIQ ~
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MISCELLANEOUS.
ANTHOLOGY.
The World Astonished
attire WONDERFUL REVELATIONS MADEBY
THE GREAT PSYCHOLOGIST,
MADAME III. A. Pc RRIGO


MADAME III. A. PERRIGO
CHE REVEALS SECRETS NO MORTAL
- ever knew. She restores to happiness those
who. from doleful events, catastrophes, crosses
In love, loss of relations and friends loss Of
money &C., have become Respondent. She
brings together those long separated, gives in
formation concerning absent friends or lovers,
restores lost or stolen property, tells you the
business You are best qualified to pursue and IN
what you will be most successful, causes speedy
marriages, and tells you the very day You will
marry. gives YOU the name. likeness and charac-
terist;cs of the person. She reads your very
thoughts, and by her almost supernatural
powers unveils the dark and hidden mysteries
of the future. From the stars we see in the
frmament-the maletc stars that overcome or
predominate in the confguration-from the as
pects and positions of the planets and the fixed
stars In the heavens at the time of birth she de-
duces the future destiny Of man. Fail not to
consult the greatest Astrologist on earth. IL
costs YOU but trife, and you may never again
have so favorable an opportunity. Consultation
fee, with likeness and all desired information, 81
Parties living at distance can consult the
Madame by mail with equal safety and satisfac
ton TO themselves, as If in person. A full ana
explicit chart, written ont, with all inquiries an
swered and likeness enclosed, sent by mail on re-
ceipt of price above mentioned. The strictest
secresy will be maintained, and all correspond.
ence returned OF destroyed. References Of the
highest order furnished those desiriRg them.
Write plainly the day Of the month and the year
In which YOU were born, enclosing a small lock
of hair. -
PO. DRAWER 293, BUFFALO y. Y.
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A Prize Fight.

A Prize Fight. -..
On Monday prize fight occurred
over in Centre Wheeling. which result
ed unfavorably to the author Of the
challenge. 1t appears that George Abel
challenged Jacob Freese, and the latter
not feeling disposed to accept, Abel,
un-Abel like, forced him to do so by
striking out at him, whereupon the
two, accompanied by their friends, re-
paired to q convenient spot and event
at it," When the battle began to grow
warm, officer H. Myers made his ap-
pearance and arrested Abel, and he was
brought before Judge Good yesterday
morning and fined five dollars aud costs
Freese was afterwards arrested, but was
discharged.
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Meeting Of the Board Of Supervisor,


Meeting Of the Board Of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors met at the
Court House yesterday morning at ter
o'clock.
Present-Messrs. Alexander, Cooper
Good, Handlan, Wallace, Salisbury
Jacob.
In the absence of the President, Mr.
Wilson, on motion Mr.. Handlan tool
the chair.
Minutes of the last meeting were read
and approved.
The report of the Special Committee
to examine the bill of j. w. Schultz for
extra services, amounting to $50, wal
adverse to the payment of the'same.
The bills of the Township Clerks
amounting to $50. were ordered to be
paid. .f :.
The bill of Campbell, Frew Il Co..
for printing, amounting to $73 %, was
ordered to be paid. ..,
The special committee appointed tc
examine the bill of Mr.. Salisbury
amounting to $50, reported favorably
and the bill was ordered to be paid.
The bill of SchOckey & Miller
amounting to s74 81, was ordered tc
be paid.
The bill of DR.. j. c. Hupp, for medi
cal services, amounting to $40, was or
dered to be paid.
The bill of j. C. Orr, amounting to
S270 Is, was ordered to be paid.
The bill of George Birch, Esq.
amounting to s., was ordered to be
paid.
The bill of T. B. McCord, amounting
to $27 80, was ordered to be paid.
The bill of the Gas Company was, on
motion, referred over to the new Board
Mr.. G. w. Nichols, who was elected
Surveyor of Roads IN Washington
township, presented his resignation
which was accepted.
On motion, the Clerk was instructed
to issue per diem allowance to mem
bers of the Board. ....
In regard to the petition of MClausly
and others, for the eating of read, Mr.
Jacob, from the committee on Roads,
moved that the petitioners be allowed to
commence at point on the We tAlexan'
dria and Roney's Point road, thence
running to point on Wheeling Creek,
at or near an old saw mill. Adopted.
On motion, it was ordered that when
the Board adjourn it be to meet to-
morrow Thursday at nine o'clock,
A. NJ. .....
The following resolution was OF,
fered:
Resolred, That We tender onr sincere
thanks to Mr.. VIM. P. Wilson for the
able manner in which he has, IS oul
presiding officer, discharged his official
duty as President of this Board.
Adjourned.
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FOR SALE

u,rE UNDERSIGNED OFFERS FOR SALE,
one hundred and eighty acres Of land, stu.
ated in Wetzel county, W. Va, about seven
miles from the county seat, New Martinsville,
ON the Ohio river f,rty acres OF which il cleared
and fit for fencing purposes, small orchard and
small house. Also, forty eight acres OF bottom
Iand situate within one mile of New Martins.
vile. Wetzel county, fronting ON the river. on
shich is located a good two.story house NO, tn
~, a. ,a0 JOSEPHUS CLARK.
Appiy to JOSEPHUS CLARK, New Martins
vile, Wetzel county, w. Va. feb22d&w
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Academic Department. ,

This department. T. under the superintep dence
cf T. z RLAKELY, Il. A. and has been O ,ened
with the view Of afording 70 such stude ate -
NAV desire IT, an opportunity Of p.rfer ting them
selves in those bTAnches Of education not sually
tau yht In Business Colleges. such Etndeu1s az
can afford the time Ia pszs through q cou - In
this department may Here obtain tho rough
English, Mathematical AMI Classical edEc alton.
The system Of instruction pursued y IL rough
and most successful one. and tie Primo! pal 81
the department. can oonhdfntly appeal =" ~.
past sneceSs and his present patrons q The
strongest and best Of its recommendation -.
Commercial students are admitted 70 I d. Eng
Hsh Glass; without extra charsr.
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Gravel Reefs.

Mr.. George Crumbacker, of this city,
is fully prepared to put on gravel roofs
in the most improved method, and war
rants his work to give satisfaction.
either in resisting fire or turning water.
The tar used is put through process
that frees it from. oil and benzole, and
no matter how great tho heat, it will
not run. 1t is equally efficient in roofs
of every conceivable pitch. Mr.. Crum-
hacker keeps on hand roofing cement
and cement for tanks and sidewalks OF
the best quality, and for sale at the low.
est rates. This roofing has stood q test
of fifteen years in Pittsburg. MT. Z.
may be addressed through the Wheel;
ing post Office. 4q7r jeSlm
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REMOVAL.

rI,uE UNDERSIGNED TAKES PLEASURE
i in informing his customers and citizens gen
orally, that he has removed his Boot anu Shoe
establisbment TO the north side of Union, be-
tween Main and Market streets, where he keeps
constantly on hand the best brands OF French
Calfskin together with a. good worknicn as the
country can afford. Thankful for past patron
age he wishes continuance OF the same
aprS6m JAMES MA In" w.
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A CARD.

V,HE McLURE HOUSE HAS CHANGED
i hands. The proprictors have long been
known to the travelling public.
The house is undergoing thorough repairs, and
will be one of the first class hotels Of the coun-
try.
We will study to please, and hope to merit o
. beral share of the public patronage.
MAlLONEE, NORRIS CO.
Wheeling, W. Va, April 4, ls6Iapr6.tf
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B e A Ut Y.
Auburn, Golden, Flaxen and
SilkeH CurlS.

DROpUCED By THE USE OF PROP. DE
L Breux' Friser LIE cheveux. One application
warranted to curl the most straight and stub
born hair of either sex into vayy ringlets, or
heavy MASSIVE curis. Has been used By the
gratifying pssults- Does no injury 70 the hair.
Price By mail, scaled and postpaid, q. ,DescriP
tie circulars mailed free. Address BERGER,
SHUTS Co, 6hemists, No as5 River Street
Troy, n. T., Sole agents for the United Ssates
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The Market.

The Market.
There was q large market yesterday
morning, and not much change in
prices. Green peas have fallen from
their high estate and yesterday sold for
25c per peck; Strawberries brought as
high as 10c and 15c per box, and some
sold at 25c for three boxes; onions,
three punches for 1Oc; potatoes, soc
per peck; eggs, 2Oc per dozen; radishes
sc per bunch and three punches for lOc;
Western Reserve cheese. zoe; Sweitzer
cheese, 25c, etc.
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Now Attachment

New Attachment
For the Wheeler g. Wilson Sewing
Machine. Ladies using the Wheeler &
Wilson are respectfully invited to call
and examine the New Improved Tuck
Marker, for marking one tuck while
another is being sewed. Price of at
tachment 81 so. VIM. Sumner & Co.,
No. 80 Main street.
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The Ladies

Especially and the public generally
will be glad to learn that full supply
of Grover & Bakers celebrated family
sewing machines have been received at
OxtoLy & Duffield's jewelry store, 1OS
Main street, nearly opposite Merchants
National Bank. They also have on
hand needles, thread and oil for said
machines, and a complete stock OF
clocks, jewelry, etc. q.
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Stockholders Meeting.
, .DvnEDSER MEETING OF

n the stockholders of the NORTHWESTERN
BANK OF VIRGINIA, will be held at the NATIONAL
BASK OF WEST VIRGINIA at Wheeling, on Tues
day, the 9th day of July, at 10 o'clock a; NJ, to
consider AN Act to provide fer winding up
the affairs of the NORTHWESTERN BANK OF NlR-
GINA" passed BY the Legislature of West Nir-
ginia February 18th, 1861. ID. c. LIST,
GIBSON LAMB,
Committee of Stockholders.
Wheeling MAY %, le67.td
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ORGANIC WKAKNESS
DIR. JOHNSTON.

Member of the Royal College Of Surgeons, Lon.
don, graduate from one of tho most eminent
Colleges in the United States, and the grcaier
part OF whose life has been spent in the hospital.
OF London, Paris Philadelphia and elsewhere,
has etlc, ted some Of the most astonishing cur.
that were ever known. Many troubled with
ringing In tho head and ears when asleep great
nervousness being alarmed az sudden sounds,
bashfulness, with frequent blushing. attended
some times with arrangement Of mind, w.T cut.
eel Immediately. '.-.
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ColOred Quarrel.

A large portion of the colored popu-
lation in the vicinity of the Second
Ward school house had free fight OH
Monday evening, resulting in two OF
them being badly used up. By the time
hostilities had ceased the whole neigh
borhood had congregated to see the re-
suit of the intestine war.
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INSU II nee.
Fire & Marine Insurance Go,
OF WHEELING.
INCORPORATED IN 1881.

TAKES RISKS AT THE LOWEST RATES
ON Buildings of all kinds, Steamboat
Furniture and Merchandise, and against all
dangers attending the transportation OF goods
on rivers, seas lakes, canals and railroads.
ii. CRANGLE, President.
JOHN G.. HERVEY, Secretary.
DIRECTORS:
Robert Crangle, John Reid,
Robert Morrison, j. Dalzell,
s Brady, Wm.G Battelle
John DOnlOn, j. ID. Du Bols.
EP The company mas removed to the oifce-
UP STAIRS-fn the Insurance Building,
next door to the Merchants National Bank.
Applications for insurance will he promptly
attended to by the President or Secretary.
novI5dly
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.'9l,'rsSS 4gsf SEIEEa
.iE1los II
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Persons Desiring Instructien

Persons DesirinG Instruchen
On the Piano, Organ, Violin, Thor
ough Bass, in French and German, by
the most competent teacher in the city,
should call at the music store of VIM.
H. Shieb, No. 139, Main street, and OBJ
tain full information with the address
of Prof. Herman Kryter. je lin
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ooI,.,;ce In Nature

1t is ingratitude to nature not to pre-
serve and keep in splendid order n good
head of hair. Nothing can be easier.
All that is needed is to brush the hair
briskly once a week with Odberts Am
brosia to restore gray hair to its origi-
nal color
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Celebration Of 81. Johu,u DAY.

The Masons of this city will celebrate
st. Johns day, on next Monday, the
Oath inst, by an excursion to Mounds
Vile on the steamer Potomac. An adj
vertisement is published this morning
giving the particulars.
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The Restival.

The Festival.
The festival given by the ladies of
the Fourth Street NJ. Z. Church last
evening, and the evening previous, met
with unbounded success. Both even
ings the Hall was filed to it's utmost
capacity. The tables and decorations
were arranged with exquisite taste, and
the financial success Of the enterprise
must have been very great.