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North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1867-04-10

e John Cheney, hunter Of Adiron-
dacks, possesses a pistol with which he
claims he has killed 800 deer, II otter,
l panther, 2S bear, "a moose and other
game without number. He has carried
the pistol thirty two years.
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1867-04-10

Ey S. H, Rowland, night clerk in a
ware house in Memphis, received news
from England of his having fallen heir to
an estate of $S,000,000.
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1867-04-10

a. An Iowa lady has just recovered
$4,000 damages for defamation of her
character by man who told scandalous
stories about her.
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1867-04-10
letter From Ex-President Buchanan.

In reply to an invitation from a large
number of prominent Democrats of Phila-
delphia and elsewlt re throughout the State,
rendering public dinner to ex-President
Buchanan, that distinguished gentleman
has written the following dignifed and pa.
triotic letter, declining the profered testi-
monial;
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1867-04-10
~ A man "

RF A man was last week sent to Jail
for ten days in Rhode Island for sleeping
in church. Nothing was done to the cler-
gyman.
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1867-04-10

&C. A woman in Hudson City, N. j.,
whose child had been fogged in school,
went to the school house the other day
and cowhided both the male and female
teacher together in the most severe man
ner.
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1867-04-10

ES- The subscription to the fund for
the relief of the South, in New York city,
has reached the sum ofthirty one thousand
dollars,
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1867-04-10

uELMBoLD's EXTRACT BUCHU and improvei
Roso wash cures secret and delicate disorders IN a.
their stages at little expense. little or no tnange
diet, no inconvenience and no exposure. ls .Dl
ant in taste and odor immediate in its asSso' '-'
Gree from aA inj jAriSas Prspsfaea
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1867-04-10

TAKE NO MORE UNPLEASANT AND uN.
SAFF REMEDIES for unpleasant and dangerous
diseases. Use Hembold's Extract Buchu and I'M
proved Rose Wash.
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1867-04-10

1t is a great satisfaction to know that the
earth weighs 1926, ,l95, ,o70,o 100000
900 tons.
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1867-04-10

Don't You Know that Bunnel & Bannatype
always keep one of the most extensive and varied
stocks Of Merchandise, which they sell at the small
est living profits ? --...-
Halnes Bros Pianos excellent instruments
and are sold at moderate prices Phey are for
sale, wholesale and reta il at Powelps Music Stors
Scranton.
New Counterfeit detectives of tbs
Treasury Department have just discovered new
counterfeit on the $40 notes of the National Bank
currency. The notes detected purport to be the is
sue of the Flour City National Bank of Rochester,
N. Y, are said to be exceedingly well executed, and
likely to deceive.
Sound Logic--An exchange. addressing its
delinquent supporters, says "We don't want desper-
ately bad, but creditors do, and they no doubt
owe you If you pay us, wen Iay them. cOnse-
quently. they'll pay you.' That logic is hard to
beat.
'Them'S our sentiments"
Worth Knowing ,--The following information
may be useful to some of our readers: If peopl,
planting orchards would give strict orders to mark
taken up and when set out to have the tree
put in the ground with its north side to tho north
side in its natural position large proportion would
live. Ignoring this law of nature is the cause Of
many transplanted trees dying The nerth side
by exposure to the South the heat Of the sun is too
great for that side of the tree to bear and therefore
it dries up and decays.
A Drop.--A drop Of water may move the ocean;
word may effect the world. Be careful how you
speak. Say nothing in anger Utter no sentences
while under the influence of reverge single truth
may revolutionize the world OF mind The infu-
of sentence may be felt in long ages to come.
You surrounded by minds that receive impress
ions from the complexion of your heart-from your
mind, your acts-your looks Therefore be wise -
set noble example and purchase your Groceries,
Crockery, Wooden and Tin-ware at b. Billings
New Grocery Store at the old Wheeiock stand.
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1867-04-10

A few days since boy in Hartford
City, Ind, lost his life by grain of corn
IN his throat.
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1867-04-10

ca Gentlemen attending church in Co
lumbus, O., are invited by printed n Office
to leave their tobacco at the door.
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1867-04-10

A Butcher ID Wheeling, during the past
thirty three years has made 625 miles of
sausage,
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1867-04-10

g Two supersticious negro women
in South Carolina burned up child, think
ing it was the devil.
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1867-04-10
Your much oblired friend.

JAMES BUCHANAN.
Hon. Asa Packer, Hon Owen Jones, Hon.
John Cadwalader, Samuel +. S. Saith,
G. r. Fox, Andrew c. Craig, Esquires,
and Hon, IIiester Clymer, with many
others.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1867-11-21

The bread riots in England may be
but the precursors of similar out
breaks on the continent of Europe.
Everywhere the poor are suffering for
want of employment. Crops are
short, except in Russia and the
United States; and, in England and
France, the rising market for articles
of food is already seriously felt. The
wealth of England comes from the
masses who live from hand to mouth
in France, tho Government tries to
regulate by force the price of q loaf OF
bread. England might escape with
riot-France would fear revolu-
ton. Men care not for life when
hunger pinches them; and if they ask
for bread and are given lead, thrones
trcmble, and the boundaries Of ma
tions change.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1867-11-21
The negroes in the vicinity of Sa.

The negroes in the vicinity of Sa-
vannah have now q regular military
organization. On the Chatham
County side of the Ogeechee River,
there are five companies, commanded
by negro named Fally, who is sa-
luted and hailed rs General The
privates are armed with muskets, and
the officers have swords. Ammuni-
ton. drums and flags are plentiful.
Accoutrements and uniforms have not
been noticed; but drills take place
every night, and discipline is pre-
served by system of fines which are
rigidly enforced. This attempt to
establish IL power which might be
used for any bad purpose by Bradley
and his compecrs, has been watched
from the commencement; and the
military authorities have been petit
toned to order the dispersion of this
would-be army.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1867-11-21

SELLING a VOTER R-One of the en-
franchlsed, WHO was Lot used to the
wiles of the world, accostcd gentle
man in the street yesterday, With the
modest request that he would buy
his ticket. Some surprise being ex
pressed at this novel demand, he was
requested to explain, and thus un-
bosomed himself: "You see, boss, 1
stays on John Island, an a man GIN
me too ticket an tell me to put one in
de box, an to sell de oder in Charles
ton. Ise bin all ober de place, and
dey all has dere own tickets, an I'll
sol, dis now for a loaf o. bread" It
was not considered advisable to open
the eyes of the wandering voter; but
he was politely informed that his
ticket was not saleable in that quarter.
Cuffee opened his eyes, gave de-
spending grnnt, and went on his
weary way hunting q bid for his
ticket. t.-Charleston News.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1867-11-21

EDWARD A. POLLARD. The attend
ing physician of Edward A. Pollard.
who was shot last Thursday, in Balti
more, hy John s. Wise, considers
that his arm will not require amputa-
tlon, but the bone is so much injured
that the arm will probably always be
nearly useless.
The largest price ever paid for any
book was given for q copy of Bocca-
clos "Decameron" by the Marquis of
Blandford. He paid for it go, ,26O. at
book sale in 1872. When the Mar
quis' library was sold in 1859, the
same book was sold for S91S.15.
"Do you see that fellow lounging,
there doing nothing?" said Ovens to
Jenkins. "How does he live? by
his wits?" 80, no, he's q cannibal."
"a cannibal?" eyes, a cannibal!
He lives on other people,"
An old man, in Southern Ohio,
was entombed while in trance,
kicked open his coffin, and returned
to the upper world, only to be shot
rs a ghost.
A wretch who, at social party,
said that yonng lady playing
piano forte was like an ape, because
her fingers were among-keys, has
been arrested.
Sixty five years ago, a lady planted
her riding whip, n slip OF grape vine,
ut Montecito, California. Now it
covers space 1850 feet. s
There is an old Scotchman, on the
island Of Arran, who has slept with
Robert Burns, and has lived 100
years to tell of it.
A monster cheese, weighing seven
thousand pounds, broke down truck
in New York, on Friday. That was
heavy fall in cheese.
But one Of the cooperative stores
projected in New York this ycs- -s
mains.
Catastrophards is new and horri-
ble word, supposed to mean alarm
lists.
The excess of births over deaths in
England is now more than thousand
q day.
Two actresses in Paris have begun
suits against an editor, who pub
lished o statement of their ages.
From lively to severe-coming
home from dinner late to ones
wife.
Representation of minorities-pho-
tographs of children.
What herbs arc Tie most desirable
in the weather? Ans. Sub urbs.
HOB FEnLows. -Bricklayers' Ia
borers.S
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1867-11-21

BISHOP GREGG. .-Rt. Rev. Alexan-
der Gregg, Bishop of Texas, has re-
turned from Europe. in improved
health, and is now on n visit to his
relations in Cheraw. The Bishop has
published in London and New York
the history which he has been long
preparing, OF the "Oheraw Tribes
and Precinct"
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1867-11-21

b. LEaALlTYtoFTH PaHaEsT SRss1oH.
The Washington correspondent OF
the New York Herald writes, under
date Of the,17th instant: slf
Considerable controversy has
arisen on the subject of the legality
OF the additional sessioniof the for
tieth Congress. On the 4th OF March
last. the thirty ninth Congress ex-
pired by constitutional limitation.
In view of the absence Of any neces-
sity OF calling together the fortieth
Congress, which power is vested
alone in the President, Congress,
without any authority, either in law
or usage, upon their sole action,
ordered ON Immediate opening of O
new session. The Constitution is
clear on this point. Congress shall
meet at least once in every year,
designating the first Monday IN Dc
/ cember as the time, unless they by
law appoint different day. By the
law authorizing the assembling of the
irregular session, which came toge-
ther upon the expiration by limita-
ton of the preceding session, diff
ferent day was not appointed. While
recognizing the continuance of the
customary annual meeting, q new and
extraordinary session, not recognized
by the Constitution, was inaugurated
with the fortieth Congress and made
portion of each succeeding session,
designating the 4th day of March as
the day upon which it should begin.
By acknowl adging the continuance Of
the original system, it is asserted by
good constitutional lawyers here that
the session which assembled on the
4th day of March last was in direct
violation of very explicit clause of
the Constitution. Congress did not
appoint a different day, but estab-
lished an extra session. There was,
it was argued, no national calamity
nor prospect of immediate trouble
requiring the President to call q
meeting. Congress, to accomplish
party ends, met on IL law of their
own, determined to undertake the
impeachment of the President. The
meetings which have been held since
the 4th day of March have been, it is
SNAob op 'hAiobSO Will CuO GCI LILO vi
the Constitution, and the coming to-
gether of Congress on the 21st inst.
is no less illegal. Since the publica-
ton of the late opinion attributed to
the Attorney-General, members of
the Senate and House have disco
vered some doubts as to the legiti-
macy of the extra sessions. The
subject is now being pretty generally
canvassed. A number of members
of both houses now admit the uncon-
stitutionality of their meetings. AL
though this fact is acknow, sdged, it
is believed no opposition will be
made to the approaching meeting.
By "a flourish OF trumpets, it is ex-
pected Congress will endeavor to
divert the public attention from n
question of such vital Importance
and SO emphatically subversive of the
political piety the radicals are con-
tinually preaching. Respecting the
Legality of the organization of the
House, the question is put whether
Mr.. Colfax is really the Speaker of
the House of Representatives, or
chairman OF n sclf-constituted legis-
lative tribunal"
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1867-11-21

A marvellous sleeping car has just
been launched from the Chattanooga
Railrqad shops. 1t has velvet carpet,
black walnut castings, gold and silver
plated ornaments, heaters, gorgeous
lamps and mirrors, and o fine Burdett
organ.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1867-11-21


MAsoNIO.-We extract the follow.
ing paragraphs from the annual ad-
dress of Grand Master Orr:
"The ravages of war, and the dis
asters to the crops of the last year,
brought more or less suffering to the
doors of many who had just claims
upon the order for assistance. In
this emergency, the lodges of the
State have provided as literally as
their scant means would allow for the
relief Of the sufferers, while private
charity has accomplished much in
the alienation of the prevailing dis
tress. From abroad, we have had
the most tangible evidences of the
generosity of our brethren, in the
large donations made through the
Grand Masters or their associate
officers. From New York, we have
received two donations-one of $500,
another of $3.50. Illinois and Mis-
souri, have likewise remembered us,
and rendered aid. Minnesota, far
up in the Northwest, with d compa-
ratively young organization, has con-
tributed the handsome sum of $500;
while from the Montezuma Lodge of
New Mexico, the hardy, generous
pioneers of the plains have sent to
their brethren of South Carolina
S300-thus beautifully exemplifying
the length and breadth of that noble
charity which underlies and sustains
our order.
"The entire amount thus received
by me from various lodges is 81, $50.
OF this sum, L placed $1,730 in the
hands of the Grand Secretary, the
Deputy Grand Master, and Brother
William Gilmore Simms, requesting
them to take charge of the distribu-
ton of the funds, and after making
proper inquiry of the various lodges
in the State, as to the extent of the
suffering in each, to carry out the i'll
structions and intentions of the ge-
nerous donors. a circular was ad-
dressed to all of the lodges, and their
reports will show that tie fund has
been faithfully and fairly dispensed.
''Brother Joseph Rasky departed
this life near Columbia, in January
last, leaving his last will and testa-
ment. by which he devises his entire
estate. real and personal, iii this State
and Florida, to the Grand Lodge OF
South Carolina, in trust for the use
and benefit of deceased Master Ma
sons within this Jurisdiction; and he
designates the Grand Master as exc
cutor. Inasmuch as that officer may
be changed at each annual communi-
cation, and cease thereafter to stand
in such relation to the brethren, I
determined to renounce the executor
ship and bring the matter before the
Grand Lodge for it's consideration"
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1867-11-21

JOB WoRK.-Every description of
book and job printing-pamphlets,
bill heads, circulars, labels, posters,
programmes, business, wedding and
invitation cards, railroad receipts,
checks. drafts, &c, promptly execut-
ed at the lowest rates. a..,
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1867-11-21

Judy asks what is the difference
between matchmaker and jailor;
and when you give it up. answers
that one sells watches; and the ether
watches cells. ,l
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1867-11-21
THsLgTHEaAN SyNop, This eccle-

The LgTHERAN SyNop 7-This eccle-
siastical body has adjourned. We
make the following extracts from the
last days proceedings: q. y
Rev. Prof, Smsltzer, Chairman Of
che committee appointed at the Lost
session of the Synod to make propo-
sails, to the General Synod in refer
ence to the location of o Theological
Seminary, reported that Sin accord
snce with instructions, the following
plan had been presented to the Ge-
neral Synod at Statnton, Virginia."
1. Each Synod shall be represented
in a Board Of Directors.
2. The General Synod shall take
under. its supervision, as its own
Theological Seminary, the Seminary
Of the Synod of South Carolina,
known formerly as the Lexington
Seminary, but more recently as the
Theological Seminary CO Eewoerry,
South Carolina.
8. The Synod of South Carolina
shall release all claims to the afore-
said Seminary and bestow it gratuit-
ously on the General Synod.
4. The General Synod shall have
power to change the location and
alter the name, provided the individu-
aity Of the Theological Seminary of
South Carolina be perpetunted, and
the Alumni not deprived of their
Alma Mater.
5. The Synod of South Carolina
will assure the General Synod that
she will support O Professor in the
institution, and support him from
her own funds.
This plan was presented to the &C.
neral Synod and accepted by that
body. It now remains for the Synod
here to sanction the action Of the
committee.
The following resolutions were then
adopted:
Resoloed, That the Synod of South
Carolina sanctions and confirms the
above mentioned plan presented by
the Committee to the General Synod,
at its last Convention, in Staunton,
Virginia.
Resoloed, That in view of locating
the Theological Seminary within the
bounds of the Synod, and rs a bid
for the location of the Seminary, the
Synod of South Carolina offers the
North wing of Newberry College,
built expressly for a Theological
Seminary.
An election for members Of the
Board of Directors of Newberry Col
lege was then held, with the follow
ing result:
Clerical Members-Rev. DR.. Bach
man, Honorary President; Revs. E.
Caughman, S. Bouknight, T. s. Boi-
nest, J. Hawkins, w. S. Bowman and
A. r. Rude.
Lay Members-Capt G.. s. Hacker.
Captain J. III. Steinmeyer, Jr., Capt.
W. K. Bachman, Maj. G. Leapheart,
J. N. Hoffman, Major H. Summer,
Col. S. Fair, Capt. j. P. Aull, Major
p. E. Wise, W. Langford, N. A.
Hunter and DR.. H. NJ. Folk.
The following resolution, proposed
10y Rev. L. S. Boinest, was adopted:
Whereas, the Scholarship system
under which Newberry College was
inaugurated, and up to this time has
been carried on, has proved failure,
and rendered it impossible for the
Board to meet the salaries of the
Professors; therefore, be it
ResolOed, That it is the sense of
this Synod that the Board of Direc-
tors OF Newberry College should make
an appeal to the holders of Scholar
ships, whether paid for in full or in
part. to relinquish said Scholarships
voluntarily to the Board.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1867-11-21

Boston is suffering from lack of
dwelling honses, and Boston paper
says that so great is the demand, that
when q wheel-barrow of bricks passes
along the streets, the progress of the
vehicle is checked until curious
crowd has elected from the proprie-
tor thereof, where the house is to be
built, and its probable rent.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1867-11-21

MUCH ADo.-Suppose the cotton
tax be repealed; suppose cotton,
thereupon, decline two and half
cents per pound, will not all the fuss
about the tax be much ado about
nothing? The best way to repeal the
cotton tax is to stop planting the
cotton. It's very poor business, as
times go, and as they promise to go.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1867-11-21

NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. Attention is call
cd 10 the following advertisements pub
lished this m"rnine for the ,irsi time:
Last Exhibition Of Panorama.
Q. +. Jackson Great Fall in Dry Goods.
W. j. Demorest-Juvenile Magazine, &c.
j. s. Campbell-Just Received
L. q. D. Hope-Fresh Supplies.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1867-11-21

Low Prices OF DRY GooDs.-C. r. JAox-
SON is adding to his stock Of goods every
week, and his customers get the advan-
taSe OF the decline i'll prices. The goods
received this week arc lower than ever.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1867-11-21

A Providence boy killed his COM
panion the other day, because he re-
fused &c 'hhuohie down" in playing
marbles, e.t
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1867-11-21

FIVE CENTs.-The price of single
copies of the Pheni1 is five cents, and
purchasers are requested to pay no
more for them. We are informed
that some of the news-boys charge
ten. This is an imposition.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1867-11-21

There are supposed to be sixteen
scruples to a drachm, but how many
do you have before taking cre?
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1867-11-21
Ei1araunEry or lMEoHoEs.-4TheN New

EIIGm4ry or JEeRoEs. The New
York Herald quotes the Federal Con,
atitptions to SHOW that no person Is
eligible TO aseas in the lower house
Of Congress unless he has been q citi-
zensof the United States for seven
years. or 10 the Sennte unless he has
been d citizen foriten years. AssumI
ing that. according to the decision il
the Dred Scott case, negroes were
not. citizens, at least until Mr.. Lin
coins proclamation in 1862, it con-
eludes that they are not now eligible
TO seats in Congress. But what mat.
ters it what the Constitution says?
The Constitution is only right when
it agrees with radical ideas, and alto
gether wrong and not at all to be
considered when it :. sc r-ess...c cc..:
ous as to differ from the unwritten
supreme law of radical authority!