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DIR. Wistars' BaIsam of Wid Cherry.
UNSOLICITED TESTIMONY,
From Rev. Francis Lobdell, Pastor Of the
South Congregational Church,
Bridgeport, Connecticut

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ro.o,, mend it to my brethren in the ministry
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"These exercises were composed to be used stimuli
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'Sorne of these exercises specially beautiful
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Upon the minute accuracy with which these
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Ideal and Person al.


u,vs YOU heard the news from Connecti-
.,, California, Maine, Montana, Pennsylva-
TG" Ui. Ohio, Indiana and Iowa?
Ma,sn aud Hlmiin
Have added to their already large list of
Cabinet Organs, number of new styles. 60
~ PoEell's Music Store, Scranton, and see
them.
WE JUDGE FROM THE IMMENSE
..,os that Mrs. s. A. Aliens Improved (new
s,vle> Hair RestQrer. OF Dressing lin one bot
Ssl i preferred by every one. Every Drug
,..s, .e,,s II, Price One Dollar.
yeaect school.
Mss Fannie Bacon proposes to open oe-
,sc, school IN the rooms over the Bank, at
.S,s ~I,ce, in few days. Miss Bacon has
o;e,.n universal satisfaction as a teacher of the
Common English branches, both here and
elsewhere. That she will secure q good
school there is no doubt. I'd, ...ru...
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ERRORS OF YOUTH.

MANHOOD AND YOUTHFUL VIGOR are
.s,.t.t - I:Lti,LO's ExrRACr BGcHu.
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Naw Advertisements. A

w. :. LITTLE, Auditors notice.
Mrs. Aliens HAIR RESTORER
Teachers Examination, by J. B. Rhodes
County Superintendent.
Quarterly Statement Of National Bank.
Caution to the public, by DAVID Pa'rlck.
Commercial College -SeFanton, Pa.
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school Books.

In obedience to the requirement of the
School Laws, the schouI Directors of TunE-
hannock Boro, have, by resolution of The
BuaId, adopted, for Use IN the schoois Of said
Boro, The following text books, VIZ. Ro5iR
eon's Series Of Mathematics; and heris
Grqmmars, They cin be procured at the
office vi K. r. Little, The SECRETARY Of thr
Board at wholesale prices, or with the I'D
books in exchange, at one half retail. Pa
rents will do well to took to this, as the otfeT
extends ou!y to the first day ot December
next -. .,-a
Wyoming democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Wyoming Co., Pa.) 1867-1940, 1867-10-09
Oyster supper,
Base Bali

We learn that the Base Ball Club at this
place has challenged the Club at FactoryviIIe
10 play match game. which challenge has
been ccepted. The game will be played at
the grounds Of the latter, on Thursday the
l1Ih inst.
Wyoming democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Wyoming Co., Pa.) 1867-1940, 1867-10-09
Important Arrest .

It is currently stated that Cyrus Stark
Hotel keeper at White Haven, was arrested
on Wednesday, charged with comPicltV II
the recent heavy robbery from the office o
the Lehigh Coal & Navigation CompNny, a
White Haven. Forty five thousand dollars
IN bonds haFssbeen recovered. Emanuel s, n
clair has alsolbeen arrested. .-Scfarton City
Journal.
Wyoming democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Wyoming Co., Pa.) 1867-1940, 1867-10-09

WIstar' ma lsan of Wild Gherry.
haa conbiha don and aicfin inleed,'' for
healing andcdfing diseasesofthe lhroaglungs
audc6e S. IL cures a cough BY loosenlng
and cleansing the lungs, and aiiaying ir-
rltatiun thus removing the cause, instead of
drying up the cough and leaving the disease
behind.
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Wilmington & Weldon Railroad Co.
Office Chief Engineer and Gen. Snp't.,
WILMINGTON, N c., July 9th, 1867.
REcUn.R ScHEndTAF1

REGULAR SCHEDuIEFo
On and after Sept. lst the following Schedule
will be run by the Passenger trains over this Rail-
road:
DAY TRAINS,
will leave Wilmington every morning Except
Sundays) at 6 o'clock, A. NJ, and Weldon every
morning Except Sundays at 40 A. NJ. arriv-
ing at Wilmington at O'clock, P. NJ, and at
Weldon at 3 O'Clock, P. NJ.
''' NIGHT EXPRESS TRAINS,
will leave Wilmington at $50 P. NJ, daily, and
Weldon OF 6:25 2. NJ, daily arriving at Whining
ton at 2:20 A NJ, and at Weldon at $40 A. M
Thirty-three hours to New York.
Trains pass !Goldsboro' at 1:57 A NJ, and 1895
A. NJ. going North, and sos P. NJ. and 1911 P.
NJ, going South. ...f..
'- ACCOMMODATION TRAINS,
Leave Goldsboro; at l:30 p. NJ. on Mondays,
L. NJ. Leave Weldon at 5 A NJ. on Tuesdays,
Thursdays and Saturdays, arriving at Goldsboro
at l2:3O Z. NJ, connecting both ways with North
Carolina Railroad PasseL ger trains, and with Sea-
board and Petersburg Railroad freight trains, by
which quick dispatch is given to through freight
and way passengers both ways. This train will
be increased to II daily, as soon as the business
between Goldsboro and Weldon, to or from sta
tions on the North Carolina Railroad, will find
this great convenience.
Passengers going East or West from Goldsboro
should take the Day Trains from places South of
Goldsboro. Both trains connect at Wilmington,
with trains on Wilmington and Manchester Rail-
road, and at Weldon with trains via Richmond
and Portsmouth, Va. The Day Trains connect
with Old Bay Line The Night Trains with An
Line s. L. FREMONT,
Chief Eng'r. and Supt.
Raleigh, Aug. 81, 1867. 6S-2m.
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yon-Explosiye Aurora Burning Fluid

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N7E OFFER TO THE PUBLIC THIS CELE-
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sured that its superiority over any other fluid or
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public at large.
It is non-explosiye, and free from any disagree
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twill not grease the hands.
= 1t will not soil or grease the clothing.
1t produces soft and beautiful light.
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1t is the cheapest Burning Fluid ever one5eo.
1t can be used in any KEROSENE Lamp by chahs-
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It has been most favorably received. and pro-
nounced by judges to be. the best and most feii"-
bic Burning Fluid now in use. 49,.
We are prepared to furnish the trade Win HE
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the public examination and trial We are aIso
prepared TO furnish Lamps, Chimneys, Burners
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Raleigh, ~ g.
1,,o 90 1887 -A>sse Aft
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ARTICLE II.

This Club is organized for the pur-
pose of advancing the linterestg the
Union Republican party in this State
and throughout the nation. II will
strive to elevate labor, educate the
ignorant, and sustain the cause of
universal iustice
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ARTICLE III.
OFFICERS.

The officers of this Club shall be
President, two Vice Presidents, Sc
cretary, Treasurer, and an Executive
Committee of five members. The above
named officers shall be elected at the
first meeting in January and July in
each year, and they shall hold over
until their successors are duly elected
and qualified.
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ARTICLE ".
.DIITIEs OF OFFICERs.

The officers of this Club shall per-
form the duties required OF similar Of
tioers by ordinary parliamentary usage.
The Executive Committee shall prepare
business for the meetings of the Club
and make such arrangements as shall
secure a good attendance. They shall
also make such efforts as may be in their
power to make the meetings interesting
and profitable. ]. }...La w
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Bookstores, &c.

1.'1. TO THE PUBLIC.
THE s SUBSCRIBER DESIRES TO AN
Il NOUNCE te,the Public, that he has purch-
ased the Stock of - So.
Books, Stationery, Fancy Articles, &C.,
formerly belonging to the
2 .'' N. c. PUBLISHING COMPANY.
That he has succeeded to the old stand, No. 1,
Fayetteville Stteet, so long and so favorably
known throughout the State as ttThe North
Carolina Book Store" conducted by Henry D.
Turner, deceased; and that henceforth he will
conduct the Book Business in all its branches at
The .North-Carolina Book Store,
---- - No. FAYETTEVILLE ST.
He would also state that he brings to the man.
agcment OF the business the experience of many
years as Book Buyer and Seller, and a devotion
to this particular branch Of trade, He will en-
deayor to merit the reputation of the Old Stand.
The Stock of Books, Stationery, Etc, which
he now offers to the public has been well select
ed, and embraces large supply of
Sunday and Common School Book,
Miscellaneous Works of almost every kind and
variety The North-Carolina Supreme Court
Reports, English Law Reports, and other Law
Books. A very large supply of Blank Books,
Stationery, New Music, Fancy Articles, &c,
comprising the largest assortment to be found in
the State, and will be sold upon the most reason
able terms.
Orders from all parts of the State accompanied
by the Cash or City reference, will be promptly
attended to, by addressing
JAS. H. ENNISS, Book Seller,
No l, Fayetteville Street, Raleigh n. C.
July 23d, 1867. 49, 51-tf
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Notice to Shippers Of Freight!
The SEABOARD INLAND AIR Line,

VIA PORTSMOUTH, VA,
rs THE ONLY DIRECT LINE BETWEEN
Il Boston,, New York, Philadelphia, Baltimore,
and the Carolinas. 1t is Express, in point of
speed and safety of freights, being from 40 to 10
hours in advance of all other lines and at as low
rates.
It offers Daily communication with Baltimore.
Daily communication with Philadel-
...,. sin. phia.
Five Steamers each week to and from New
York. ..-......5 '....,- a. =. ..-5.. -....
Two Steamers each week to and from Boston.
70 It is the only Line having these advantages, and
to which there is but one handling of freight.
Cars are loaded at the wharves in Portsmouth
and are run through to destination.
Be careful to direct your consignees to direct
only -, -
From Baltimore by the Norfolk or Bay Line
From Philadelphia by the Annamessic Line,
Philadelphia, Wilmington and Baltimore Depots,
or by Clydes Line, IA South Delaware Avenue.
From New " rls by the Old Dominion Steam
ship Line, Pier 81 North River. 4,v
From Boston by the Norfolk Steamship Line,
end of Central Wharf. -,
All losses, damages, or overcharges promptly
adjusted, on application to ...... 49, g..
JAMES MCCARRICK, Trace Agent
y.H { s. Portsmouth, Va.
Have your freights marked via Portsmouth,
Va, and in Shipping to Philadelphia, marked via
~ ~ -'' " E. G. CHIC,
s.I a. ., ,sez supt. Transportation Ira ss sn,
o.
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THE POSITION
REPUBLICAN AMP DEMOCRATIC
~ - PARTIES.
A Dialogue between asWhite Republican ana u
cor 70. frog GolOred Citizen. brR Fcu

Published by the Union Republican COMPRESSION
al Committee, Washington, D. Z. If
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ARTICLE VI.
REVENUE.

REVENUE.
The expenses of this Club shall be de-
frayed by voluntary contributions from
among the members and others.
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, w, r. HENDERSON, I

'l5t>'S- Z IExINGroN,
WILL ATTEND THE COUNTY AND SU-
w <perior Courts of Davidson, Dayie, Rowan,
and Randolph. Business entrusted to him will
be promptly and faithfully attended to.
tiaisaafs.t -fssd 9Al al 'tfsfs54s,yJss ,s5a!ts Z
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OMETHING NEW! =3
PHOTOGRAPH BIBLES. stE
Stuart's Freemason's Manual
is Davis Traitor?
DIR. ivingstone's Travels and Expeditions in
81 South Africa-Illustrated s
Dictionary of the Bible-Illustrated &C., &c.
All just to hand at Fentrcss' corner, our new
- BRANsoN, FARRAR & co.
Raleigh, June 4, 1867. 31-tf.
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ARTICLE V.

QUALIFICATIONS OF MEMBERS.
The only qualifications necessary to
become member of this Club should
be good moral character and an ex-
pressed determination to support the
principles Of the Union Republican
party.
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" TESTERS ELEMENTAY Spell.
wv LING Books always on hand, next door to
fuckers new Hail. Raleigh, N. C. price per doz
81 so. ..5
BRANSON, FARROR G. co.
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Republican Club of name of
.town,1 county State of.
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Insurance. Railroads, &c.
- II. PEsCUD.

P. II. PESCQD.
DRUGGIsT, LEIGH n g. HT9
Represents AefollowIe fs disturbances hmoaat Com n
900 and sDio are celebrated for their Iber
atty I'M promptly adjusting and paying. their
losses, viz:
The PHOENIX, of Hartford
ATLANEA of BROOKLYN. e -
" SECURITY OF New I ork;
INSURANCE co. of the Valley OF Va.
And" JEFFERSON, at scottsville, Va.
Refer to ". H. Guhninggim, who had s22, 900
insured on the Exchange Hotel and other proper
ty destroyed BY Fire On the I'd March which was vas
promptly satisfied, without deduction, except Tor
pfcc@ aH an psy gat Policy Of A
May g, 1867. a-1s-S-Aa --''--' ao-1y
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+, NOTE BOOKS! III
THE MUSIC TEACHER, ca NEW BOOK, }
Il each. rs cts.
Southern Harmony and Musical Com
panion, 125
Presbyterian Psalmodist, e shopeal
notes. ,|->s.1 so
The Jubilee, 80
Happy Voices, (for Sabbath Schools,) 40
Devotional Hymn and Tune Book,
= (Baptist} 1 90
10. .BRANSON, FARRAR & CO,
~ Raleigh, N. G.
September ID, 1867 73-tf.
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This Club shall be known as the Union
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1867-10-02
ORIGIN OF WESTERN NAMES.

"Kansas," signifying smoky" is the
the name of degraded and nearly extinct
Indian tribe Lewis and CLARK, and all
other early explorers, split it as pronounc-
ed, with a ''z." ~
Kansas towns perpetuate many Indian
names Osawatomie, the home of old
John Brown, was formed from the Os-
age and Pottawatomie rivers, at whose
junction it is built. aOskoloosa was NAM
ed in joint honor of Oska, an old Chief,
and Loosa, his squaw. Osawkee signifies
the ssyellow leaf'' Hiawatha, in Brown
county, commentaries lLongfellow' hero,
Kinnekuck is corruption Of Ke-an-ne-
kuck (the foremost man a great Kicka-
poo prophet. "White Cloud was brave
Chief among the Iowas, and the city of
White Cloud is built on his old hunting
ground. Waubonsee is from Wau-bon-
sic Tthe dawn Of day), the name given to
a Pottawatomie leader who attacked the
enemy at daybreak. 70. aEv -
There is legend of an old brave with
in the present limits of Wisconsin whose
squaw annually presented him with a girl.
Women are of little repute among the In
dians, and the heart of the Chieftain
longed for son and heir. But the squaw
had all the -obstinacy Of her sex, and
every twelve-month the appearance Of the
inevitable girl filled him with desponden-
cy and chagrin. On one, of these sad oc-
easions the unhappy brave visited little
grocery, for settlers were already en-
croaching upon his domain. He was
plunged in profoundest gloom, and refus-
ed to drink or talk.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1867-10-02
AN AUTUMN JOY.
BY GEORGE ARNOLD.

1t is fair autumnal day,
The ground is strewn with yellow leaves;
The maple stems CLEAN bare and gray,
The grain is bound IN golden sheayes :;
Afar hear the speckled quaila -@-5
Pipe shrily mid the stubble dry, .sa
And muffied beats from busy fails
Within the barn near by. H..
The latest roses now are dead, -
Their petals scattered far and wide
The sumach berries, richly red, Ea-aa
Bedeck the lane on either side;
a dreamy calm is in the air
A dreamy echo on the sea-
All, never was a day more fair
Than this, which blesses me ei.
/ see the stocks OF ripened corn
The yellowed MOSES on the roof,
The diamond dew-drops Of the morn,
That string with gems the spiders woof
An azure haze IS hanging low
About the outline Of the hills,
And chanting sea-fowls southwark go 1-
From marshes, fats and hills. - ga
For many years the autumn brought
A solemn sadness to my soul ,i!li#
1t son,bred cen my lightest thought,
And on my gayest moments stole -
Twas sad, yet sweet--a strange alloy
OF hope and sor row intertwined--
This autumn brings me only JOY,
No shadow haunts my mind. G 9
And why is this? The dead leaves fall
The blossoms wither as Of old:
And winter comes, with snowy pail, .
To wrap the earth so chill and cold :;
The sea-foWl strung athwart the sky, Il
Still chant their plaintive monotone.
And why, when leaves and blossoms die,
Should feel joy alone 3,9 ~
Oh, ask me mott must not tell
l dare not ell my heart disclose s-r
A fairy woVe magic spell
-9 Around me vixen decayed the rose; p
Two gifts did fading summer bring b.
Two symbols of-unfading bliss---5r.l 3
Upon my finger glows ring, -4,,rr. ...-a
Upon my lips-a kiss
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1867-10-02
THE WEST.
Western Mans Observations--An.
ecdotes and Incidents.
From Albert D. Richardson's New Book.
THE MISSOURI RIVER q .-----

= From Albert D. Richardson's New Book.
TIE MISSOURI RIVER. s ..r-e-
John Randolph exaggerated in declar-
ing that the Ohio was frozen over one
half the year and dry the other half
But Benton told almost the exact truth
when he described the Missouri as lit
tie too thick to swim in and not quite
thick enough to walk Oh. By daylight
the broad current is unpoetic and re-
pulsive-a stream of liquid brick dust
or flowing mud, studded with dead tree
trunks, broken By bars and islands of
dreary sand, and inclosed by crumbing
shores of naked soil. It's water will de-
post sediment an eighth Of an inch
thick upon the bottom Of tumbler In
five minutes Though at first unpalata-
BILE and medicinal, one soon finds it a
pleasant, healthful beverage. / have seen
errant Missourians SO partial TO it as to
urge that the pure waters Of the Rocky
Mountains were unfit to drink because OF
their clearness!
One of the Eastern passengers, pouring
out half pitcher full for ablution, was
utterly disgusted with its color in the
white porcelain basin. ----- =
'Here, waiter" he exclaimed, "bring
me clean water; somebody has washed in
this"
Its respect quite justifes the Indian
appellation Of strong water" and possi-
bly, accounts for the tendency of whites
to the manner born to weaken it with
whisky A novice fancies bathing in it
must sadly soil any one not very dirty to
begin with; but it proves soft and cleans
ing 1885
Navigating the Missouri at low water
is like putting steamer upon dry land
and sending boy ahead with aprinkling