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The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1867-11-15
Amount distributed during the year, S5,Sli'88
Ralance on hand,

Balance on hand, S9, ,229'7S
The report of the Corresponding Secretary,
Rev. 0. j. Kennatt, sets forth that the past year
has been one of sorrow and embarrassment to
the society. The executive officer, Rev. DR..
Monroe, fell at his post. Financial difficulties
followed. The demands for aid were exceed.
ingly large, reaching in the aggregate nearly
half million of dollars, while the Society has
been able 10 disbUrse less than $50 900. With
that sum they have extended aid to sixty-dVe
churches In different States and Territories.
The work of the Society is enlarging, and is of
vital Importance to the Church and to the coun-
try.
Bishop James then made an address. He re-
ferred to the organization OF the Church EXten-
sion Society in this city in 1864, the objects of
which were for the purpose OF providing com
Portable churches throughout the country for
those of the Methodist denomination Itaforded
him great pleasure 10 look at the work that had
been accomplished since that time.
Rev. B. F. CTary, Of Arkansas, followed in an
interesting ADDRESS, in which he gave detailed
account OF the prog gress of Methodism in the sec
tion that he represented.
Rev. Mr.. EDDY, OF Chicago, made the conclu-
ding address, urging the necessity of raising
FUNDS TO further the objects of the Society.
An election of Managers for the ensuing year
followed, when the benediction was pronounced
by Bishop james.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1867-12-22
ALONG THE HUDSON.


Escape Of Tive Coavicts from STAG sing
PrsseD-They are Psrsued and Captured
Drowning Casualty.
PovcHxsxrsIR, Dec. 20. 1857.
fhers was eoasisrasis sxeissmsAt a sag Sing Prison
this morning the escape Of esavis shsrsfro
Ehs exit Of the pnsenen occurred sbsvs hafpssl sshs
o'clock this morning. Taking advantage Of the snow
storm which vas prevailing shsy managed 70 rsash he
river and nnsaistsiy cst upon the Ice and ssssd
norhward. Their escape was assicsl almsss imusdi-
siely sfssrwardA vhsa signs - ~ - Ne pvises
guards started II psssuG ne alarm sesa sprssA
aad the sxeitsnsns ssea bsoams isssnsA o. ~
the river weas ~ psuusgs anA The purseeA
NE guard yelling fFsessauy 70 che cenvios -
stop and nrae several sksss 81 thsn IN quick success
s,on, none Of TIE balls sAtsg e0sse After rssssss
About three miles the pursued coavioeA having " ~
meanwhile fallen thsoseh TIE ios sass the vatss ssvese
unes were rseapursd and taken baok 70 NE psse 90
pat In cioso coa6ne0eoe
Last evss'sG while parry ~ Iaesring ~. wers
crsiag NE river the ies ~ Hyde rnrk. 80 81 them
eeeaos mlmna, - y suppoee1 ~ III lnto eae Of
the nunsssas ar hssss and vss drown61. Ne leaves
large eAnny, We sso n arsas supssaD y ss9afd y M
fssA cea11 - aeooseain - oAoA
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1867-12-22

1Queu, making In HI tWeuty-IOur. No Do5iD VI
effect in this toy 10 simply founded upon the illu-
sion Of colors suddenly passed before the eye and
m suddenly interrupted. An unusual fund Of in
genuity and optical knowledge has been brought
which has been 90 perfected that miss OF the
illusion In scarcely possible, no matter Ut what
speed the motion Of the wheel may be graduated.
boat, which winds up, fully equipped with oars
and all the paraphernaa of Q voyage, embodies
some practical advances upon previous efforts Of
the same sort, and works with the utmost ease n
water, though with more Of aplashng than would
be agreeable, the power applied being too elastic
and unsteady for naturalness Of motion. The use
Of drum and moro equable spring would, how
ever, obviste this difficulty. A couple Of dancing
dolls Of usual size, moving TO music and wsltzing
or polkaing o. the will Of the owner, nave formed
and have become in some degree popular. As .
rule, however, Partisan toys are bedzsened with
more tinsel than ID agreeable TO American tastes
Another novelty d the parlor tenpin alley, Of
which, perhaps the sale has been larger than Of
any prsvious invention q the kind. the game being
very simple and eomprehensible.
least s. iavsntisa Of 1857, 10 the game Of "Mar-
tsIle." bass ostsnsibly upon an ancient Bohemian
legend, though the authenticity Of The legend >
doubtful asd has me ar e Beng Bon e In
A Baron OHIO, few malignant giants. . Lady
Nartsils, Rudolph Of the Daxsling Brand and :
Higism~ed - tws are very pleasant though rather
legends BY the score, which answer the parpess
efan excellent advertising medium, besides giving
an cir Of what DR.. johnson the Crusty, would have
termed "coaceit" 70 the details Of the game ITSELF
The game \ made up Of . sort Of mosaic Of bill
lizards, orsquet and tenpins, and, though very en-
tertaining, H. really too complicated for little
folks, 10 whom even the romance Of the
legend would be likely TO prove . bore.
Amssicaa juvsnility h practical and speculates
even In its cradle on possible patenu il
ealf. acting cradles; and American juvenity
win act 30 likely 70 take kindly TO complicated
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1867-12-22


ent time II the delay In the execution Of
contracts thus occasiOned, and the un.
expected loss involved thereby, had not
occurred. Notwithstanding all this, however,
prevails among the toundrymen and shipbuilders,
none Of them seem apprehensive Of much
greater deportation succeeding, but are rather
hopeful in their anticipations OF renewal of trade
after the frst Of the rear The best idea Of the
exact status Ut the present time Of this branch Of
the iron trade will be gathered from q summary
Of what Is doing % the various establishments Of
character and prominence. At almost all of
them . uniform rate Of wages 10 paid,
viz: from two and one half TO three and one half
dollars per day, according 70 the rating Of the me.
chanic a. first class, good or indifferent work.
man. Tho price Of materials has somewhat de.
preciatsd during the year, and has been accemps-
MED with partially corresponding decline II the
price Of the manufactured articls.
Commencing at the east side a the city, the
extensive foundry knewn -
THH NOVELTY IRON WORKS
comes FIRST In order. The most important work
on hand here is building two sets Of engines for
me new steamers o. the r.sihc Nail ssesmsnig
from the yard a Henry Steers, Greenpoint, the
other being stiIl on the stocks. These vessels ere
both OF the largest class snd are 70 be fitted with
steamers. There il. however, il visw o.
the sxtcntS Of these works, comparatively
little else doing. Some activity prevails In
miscellaneous work, and recent additions having
orders ere being received Tor architectural cast.
ing. About eight hundred men are employed
here. twe-thirds Of whom are accounted skilled
workmen. theAbAlance being made mp Of helperss
clerks, 10. Bat little difference exits in the ex-
tent Of Me business now on hand and ct this time
lest year, although during the intermediate time
gresssr activity prevailed.
TIE MORGAN IRON WORKS,
recently unler the direction Of Mr.. Quintard have
passed into Che possession Of hessrs. John Roach
b Son, Of The Etna Works, who are now removing
their entire establishment here. Mr.. Qulntardi
however. II still engaged In attng The VnAee0
Wyoming democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Wyoming Co., Pa.) 1867-1940, 1867-10-02

HOLD ON, BoYs.--Hold on to your
tongue when you are just ready to swear,
or lie, or speak harshiy, oruse any i'm.
proper word.
Hold on to your hand, when You are
about to strike, steal or do any improper
act.
Hold on to your foot when you are
on the point of kicking, running away
from study, or pursuing the path of error,
shame or crime.
Hold on to your temper when you are
angry, excited, or imposed upon, or Others
are angry about you. .nr. yaT .s3a-ganIy
Hold on to your heart, when evil per
sons seek your company, and invite you
to join their games, mirth or revelry.
Hold on to your name at all times. for
tits more valuable to you than gold, high
places. or fashionable attire, ID, roIla tr
Hold on to the truth, for it will serve
you well, and do you good through all
eternity. 7".a' '-' 77 ..' p. .N.''.'
Hold on to your virtue--it is above all
price to you in all times and places. A.,
Hold on to your good character, for it
is and always will be your best wealth.
Wyoming democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Wyoming Co., Pa.) 1867-1940, 1867-10-02
GRANT TOLD THE TRUTH.

When General Grant on the 18th oi
December, 1865, made his memorable re.
port to the President on the condition OF
the South, he said, and said truly, of the
Southern people:
"The mass of thinking men of the South
accept the present situat of the affairs in
good faith. The questions which have
heretofore divided the sentiments of the
people Of the two sectious-slavery and
State rights or the right Of State to Sc
cede from the Uri,n--they regard as hav-
log been settled forever by the highest
tribunal = arms-that men resort to-"
Undoubtedly the Southern people acted
'in good faith They do not deal in Pu,
ritanical hypocrisy. They say what they
mean. and mean what they saw. Gran,
was right. and he wrote it two years ago
and those States seem as far removed
from becoming States in the Union as
they were then. The Rump Congress
continues its rule of despotism over those
States. Person and property are not safe,
There is no security of law, and business
con inues paralyz zed. a.. .e1
The Fort Lafayette party, with its lit
tie bell, still rules ......., ... .........y.
Notwithstanding this, the Southern peo,
pie prefer this military despotism to mis-
cradle negro mob rule. ...
Reconstruction in the minds Of the
Radical leaders, means giving all political
power in those States into the hands OF
the negroes there, and to disfranchise the
white people. Once establish this condl
ton of things, and poverty and degrade
ton will prevail in that favored CLINE; fol
the best, the intelligent people Of tn,
South will abandon their homes and seel
safety in other sections. .rH ..i
Wyoming democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Wyoming Co., Pa.) 1867-1940, 1867-10-02
DID THEY DO TIP
Did not the Radical Congress incr

Did not the Radical Congress Increase
yonr taxesf "a 8EH 0Ess UBET
Did not the Radical Congress exempt
the rich man, s bonds2 - = = 35lE )
Did not tie Radical Congress give to
the New England Manufacturers a high
protective tariff by which you are made
to pay double the usual price on all you
wears raer.s nt. #tfy aEs
Did not the Radical Congress increase
the wages of its members Est, 2
Did not the Radical Congress dissolve
the Union for which GU. brave soldiers
fought? f-e ....,.t -TF,..,
Did not the Congress establish militia.
ry despotism over the south? -r49
Did it not disfranchise the white men
of the South and enfranchise the negroes
Did it not establish a bureau for the
benefit of the blacks? I'd .ss85l3'
Did you not pay high taxes for Radical
politics!
Are these reasons why you should vote
the Radical ticket?
Ifnot we will add few more reasons,
and will then ace if you can reject the
moral party. ... .-m Fl
Have we not foolish liquor law upon
our statute book that ought to be repealed
and good license law enacted in its
place
Did not the Radicals want to ballot the
word "white" from our State Constitution,
and to place the negro upon 40 equality
with you?
Will you still contend that You can no,
vote Radical after answering plainly and
correctly these questiops5 -
Is it not glorious to serve party that
can do all these things and 60 freel
Wyoming democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Wyoming Co., Pa.) 1867-1940, 1867-10-02

The CHICAGO PLATFORM, "FlGBrING
FOR THE NIGGEk," &c.-When the Dem
ocratic National Convention which nomi-
mated Mcclellan for President in 1854 re-
solved at Chicago that the country bad
had "four years Of failure to restore the
Union by the experiment of war" our
Radical friends great many charges upon
the declaration, and persuaded themselves
and others that il was not true. Also,
when Democrats charged upon the admin
istration of the late and lamented Mr.. Lin
coin th it prostituted the war into an alb.
olition crusad. and was compelling our
soldiers to flight for the niger our Rad.
ical friends waxed indignant and denied
the soft impeachment with various indig-
nation. Time has passed and we are now
near another Presidential election, bat The
war goes ONT is still failure to restore
the Union;" and ifany body can see any
thing the soldiers have fought for except
the ''nggcr" we would feel greatly obliged
10 have the object pointed out.--P,ttsb@rs
Republic. ,- ..,..-. ... .-...,,. -fs
Wyoming democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Wyoming Co., Pa.) 1867-1940, 1867-10-02

fE The Radicals tell the bondholders
that if the present Rump Congress is not
a lawful Congress, their bonds are worth
less. No government bonds were issued
by either Rump No. l or No. 2, common
ly called thirty-ninth and fortieth Con
gresses,) consequently government bonds
do not depend Tor validity upon the lawful
character Of those bodies. Whilst the
Southern States representatives remained
out of Congress by their own act, the re-
naming members constituted a lawful
Congress; but, when the war terminated
and the recovered States presented lawful
Neglected and loyal representatives, and
those representatives were unIawfnIly ex
cluded by the Radical majority in Con-
gress terminated and the unlawful RumE
began. Bondholders will bear this i'm
portant fact in mind.
Wyoming democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Wyoming Co., Pa.) 1867-1940, 1867-10-02

The ART OF BEING PoL1rE.-First
and foremost, don't TRY to be polite--lt will
spoil all. .<''' Gof
fyou keep overwhelming your guests
with ostertatious entreaties to make them
selves at home, they will very soon wish
they were there. Let them find out that
you are happy to see them By your actions
not by your words. H.s
Always remember to let bashful people
alone at first, as it is the only way to set
them at their ease. Trying to draw them
out has sometimes the contrary effect OF
DELvIsG them out--out Of the house.
Leading the conversation is a dangerous
experiment. Better follow in its wake,
and if you want to ehdear yourself to talk
ers, learn 10 LISTEN well. Never make o
fuss about Anything; never talk about
yourself; and always preserve perfect
composure, no matter what solecisms or
blunders others may commit. Remember
it is a very foolish proceeding to lament
that YOU cannot offer to your guests bet
ter tonse, furniture or viands. II is fair
to presume that the visits are to you-not
to these surroundings. Give people a
pleasant impression Of themselves, and
they will be pretty sure to 60 away with
a pleasant impression of your quahties.-
On just such slender wheels as these the
whole fabric of society turns. 1t is our
business then to keep them in perfect re.
volving order.--l Life Illustrated. o... .-,
Wyoming democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Wyoming Co., Pa.) 1867-1940, 1867-10-02

PAYNE DEBTS One of our religious
exchanges has the following strong re-
marks on this subject; Men may sophis-
ticate as they please. They can never
make it right, and all the universe cannot
make it right for them to pay their debts.
There is a sin in this neglect as deserving
church discipline as stealing or false
swearing. He who violates his promise
to pay OF withholds the payment Of debt,
when it is in his power to meet the engage
ment, ought to feel that in the sight Of all
houest men he is swindler. Religion
may be very comfortable cloak under
which to hide; but If religion does moi
make man deal justly it is not worth
having" ...
Wyoming democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Wyoming Co., Pa.) 1867-1940, 1867-10-02
WEDNESDAY, g M9

SfGNs FOR HAsDKERc CHIEF FLIRFA
rIoNs.-Drawipg across the lips-Desi-
rous of getting acquainted. { ' ''s7"D ,
Drawing across the eyes-1 am sorry
B Taking by centre--You are, too willing
Dropping will be friends. -
, Twiihng ID both hands -IudiEerepee,
/ Drawing across the cheek-I love you,
Drawing through the hands, hate
You.
Letting it rest on the right cheek-Yes
Letting 1t rest on left cheek-Nos Y
Twirling in left hsnd--I wish to gel
rid of yon, '1".''' ~
Twisting in right haod-AI love another.
Folding i'll wish to speak with you
Over the shoulder-Folow me-
Opposite corners in both ,hands--Wait
s for me. ,..r-~gr-,-,r,
Drawing across the torehead-we are
watched. .afa.gT g').naslBarT b.
Placing on right ear-You have chang
ed.
Placing on left earl have message
for you. .lIIrrIB - rIRrh
Letting it remain on the eyes-You are
cruel
Winding round fore -fnger-I am en-
gagged. f'-" "f
Winding round third fnger--I am mar
ried.
N. B.--Prattice makes perfect.
Wyoming democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Wyoming Co., Pa.) 1867-1940, 1867-10-02

ON MosoUlroEs.-Josh Billings thus ex-
presses himself on the mosquitoes: "We are
told that there wasn't anything made in vain
this is sometimes the SO, but have thought
the time spen. in manufacturing musketoze
more than wasted, if the musketoze don't
How they were put together never could
tell and there is one commercial peculiarly
about the mLsketeer trade-the supply al
WAYS exceeds the demand, and yet the pro>>
duclion is not diminished. / kant UNDER
stand This, nohow.-They are born OF poor
but industrious parents, and are brought up
with great care under the auspices Of some OF
our best families. They have also consum-
mate courage. Ihavs known musketesr to
fite man and bis wife al mite long and draw
the first blood. IL 10 very easy to kill mus
kesoze, when you can. But in striking at
them, you are very apt to hit the exact place
where they recently was. They are cheer
ful littIo rascals, singing 10 they toll as sasT
Wyoming democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Wyoming Co., Pa.) 1867-1940, 1867-10-02
A SECRET WoRTH KNowINe.--An able

A SECRET WoRgH KNowISe.--An able
writer gives utterance to the following
valuable secret ....-.r.. ....-. a.,
"Looking forward to enjoyment don't
pay. For what know of it, would as
soon chase butterflies for living, or bot
tie moosshlne for a cloudy night. The
only way to be happy is to take the drops
of happiness as God gives them to US ev-
cry day Of our lives. The boy must learn
to be happy while he is learning bis trade
the merchant while he is making his for
tune. If be fails to learn the art, be will
be sure to miss his enjoyment when he
gains what he has sighed for" Sensible
and true. a't ...sl. so" '.."
Wyoming democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Wyoming Co., Pa.) 1867-1940, 1867-10-02

IA DRuNKARD's Will leave to society o
ruined character, q. .wretched example, and o.
memory thatiwil soon rot. b.. rfr atC
ii leave 60 my parents during the rest Of
their lives as much sorrow as humanity, in .
feeble and decrepit condition can sustain.
I leaveto my brothers and sisters as mnch
modification and injury as l could bring on
them. .ra.a ..r...... ....s...... liza. ,g,r.
i leave to my wife broken heart, life OF
wretchedness and shame, to weep over my
premature death, g., ... 4. -...-, ...c liz,
. ] give and bequeath to each Of my children
ignorance, and low character, and the renem-
brance that their father was o low brute.
Wyoming democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Wyoming Co., Pa.) 1867-1940, 1867-10-02

~ Garlic came from Sicily. where,
for my part, l wish it had stayed. Beans
blossomed first within sight Of embryo
mummics, in the land of the Sphynx; ; and
the egg plant first laid its glossy treasures
under the African sun, and Southern" Eu-
rope gave the artichoke and the beet. Te
Persia, We stand indebted for peaches,
walnuts, mulberries, and necessities; tc
Arabia we owe the cultivation Of spinach,
and to Southern Europe we must bow ia
tearfu! gratitude for the horse radish. Al
Siberia the victims of modern iptemper-
ance may shake their locks forever-fol
from that cold, unsocial land came rye
the father Of the great fire water rive
which has foated' SO many jolly souls on
its treacherons tides. and engulfed so mucf
of humanity's treasure. The chestnut
dear to squirrels and young America, frs
dropped its burrs on Italian soil.
Wyoming democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Wyoming Co., Pa.) 1867-1940, 1867-10-02

"ven you're married man Sammy you'ii'
understand how: but vether its worth vile co.
60 through so. much to learn no little as the
charity boy said ven be got to the end of the.
alphsbet,iis matter Of TASTE" .arra1 70
Wyoming democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Wyoming Co., Pa.) 1867-1940, 1867-10-02
SOLDIERS OF Tue WAR OF l8l2-PEl

SOLDIERS OF TIE WAR OF l8l2-PES-
SION TAKEN AwAY.-Among the obJec.
tionable laws passed by the Radical Legis-
lature of last winter, there was none more
heartless and cruel than the one repeating
the Act of Assembly allowing pension OF
forty dollars, annually, to the soldiers Of
the War OIL 1912. While scores OF use
less officers receiving pay at the rate o.
$500 day, thronged the halls Of the
Legislature. this mere pittance was taker
from the old soldier or bis widow; and in
many instances, as it certainly was iu one
within our knowledge, it was the only
means of support. Let the soldiers o
1912. and their friends remember thu
great outrage when they go to the poIl'
on the 9Th of October.
Wyoming democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Wyoming Co., Pa.) 1867-1940, 1867-10-02

A WoNAN's INFLUENCs.-A sensibl e
affectionate, refined, practical woman
makes mans nature all the stronger by
making it more tender-puts new heart
into all its strivings s-and gives dignity to
his prosperity, and comfort to his adversi-
ty. Every true life wields 4 still greater
power when it feels living heart drawing
it with irresistible force into every posi-
ton of duty ea # ..a fa.Mar.-
Wyoming democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Wyoming Co., Pa.) 1867-1940, 1867-10-02
er Wbv not pav the bonds off in Green.

@ Why not pay the bonds off in Green
backs? Ifthey are good enohgh to pay
widows for their husbands, chlldless pa
rents foI their children, orphans for their
fathers, manned soldiers for their lost
climbs, heirs for the liicblood of the mur-
udered soldiers, surely Bondholders shoald
not refuse to receive them 10 payment fol
bonds,
Wyoming democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Wyoming Co., Pa.) 1867-1940, 1867-10-02

a young man 10 this vicinity has commen>
ced studying German by drinking lager. II
is hard to tell whether the rudiments will
master him or he the rudiments. sa.7sa>
Wyoming democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Wyoming Co., Pa.) 1867-1940, 1867-10-02

"My son." said elder Spdggles to Spriggles
junior, thinking to enlghten the boy on the
propagation Of the hon speciss-"uy son, do
you know that chickens come out OF eggs "
"Do they 7' said spriggles junior, as he lick.
ed his plate 81 thought eggs come out OF
chickens" Thus ended the first lesson.