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North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1867-06-26
LOOKING ON rHa BRIGHT SIDE.

The wise man never stops to brood over
evils real or imaginary. Many persons
suffer all their misfortunes in double or
triple magnitude by merely nursing their
wrath. Oftentimes they endure all the
pains of death IN giving rein to their i'm
agination. A cheerful heart that in the
sorest affection reflects how much better
things are than they might have been, is
a priceless treasure to its possessor. A
certain good d-natured, old Vermont farmer
was once noted for possessing his equs-
nimity, no matter what happened to dis
turb it, and the following anecdote is rela-
ted in illustration of his enviable faculty:
The black tongue prevailed in the State
His own neighborhood suffered from the
effects of the plague. One of his men en-
tered the house, bearing the news that
one of his red oxen was dead. as he 2"
said the old man, well, he was an unruly
case. Take off his hide and carry it down
to Fletcher's; it will bring the cash." In
another hour or so the man came back
with the news that the '1ime. backs" were
both dead. care they - said the old
man "well, I took them Of B to save
bad debt that never expected to get;
it's lucky it isn't the brindle. Take their
hides down to Fletcher's-they1l bring the
cash." After the lapse of an hour more,
the man returned to tell him the brindls
was dead. rs he?' said the old pLiloso-
pher; "well be was very old OK. Take
off his hide and take it down to Fletcher's
it's worth the cash, and will bring more
than any two of the Others" Hereupon
his wife, taking upon herself the effice Of
Eliphaz, reprimanded her husband severe
ly, asked him II he was not aware that his
loss was a judgment Of heaven upon him
on account of his wickedness. as it T'
said the old fellow; "well If they will take
the judgment in cattle, it's the easiest way
I can pay it."
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1867-06-26
DROPNING THE H.

A schoolmaster hearing one of his pupils
read, the boy, when he came to the word
"honor," pronounced it full; the master
told him it should be pronounced withou,
the III. as thus-'onor.
Very well, sir" replied the Lad. ~
will remember for the future"
cay" said the master;" always drop
the Il"
The next morning the masters tea, with
a hot muffin, had been brought to his desk;
but the duties of his vocation made him
wait till it was cold /; when, addressing the
same boy. he told him 90 take il to the FIRE
and heat it.
Yes, sir" replied the Scholar. and, tax
Ing It to the fire ate it.
Presently the master called for his muffin
III have eat it as you bade me-" replied
the boy.
/" Eat it, yeu scoundrell I bade you
take it to the fre and heat it,"
But sir" answered the lad, "yesterdsy
you told me always to drop the H."
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1867-06-26
KNOCKED ABOUT,

II is good thing for young man to
be knocked about in the world, though bis
soft-hearted parents may not think so.-
All youths, or if not all, nineteen twenti-
eths ofthe sum total, enter life with sur.
pluseage of selfcynceit. The sooner they
are relieved of it the better. If, 10 meas
uring themselves with wiser and older men
they discover that it is unwarranted, and
get rid of it gracefully, of their own ac-
cord, we'll and good if not, it is desirable,
for their own sakes, that it be knocked
out of them.
A boy who is sent to large school soon
finds his level. His will may have been
paramount at home but school BOYS are
democratic in their ideas, and if arrogant,
is sure to be thrashed into recognition Of
the golden rule.
The world is great public school, and
it soon teaches.a pupil his proper place.
1.-The has the attributes that belong to
leader, he will be installed into the posi-
tion of leader; if not. whatever his own
opinion of his abilities may be, he will be
compelled to fall back with the rank and
file. If fnot destined to greatness, the next
best thing which he can aspire to is re-
spectabllity; but no man can be either
truly great or respectable, who is vain,
pompous, or overbearing.
BY the time the novice has found h,s
legitimate social position, be the same-high
or low, the probabilityis is that the disagree
able traits of his character will be softened
down or worn away. Most likely the
process of abrasion will be rough, very
rough but when it is all over, aud he be-
gins to see himself as others see him, and
not as reflected in the mirror of selfcon.
ceit, he will be very thankful that he has
run the gauntlet. and arrived through BY
q rough road at selfknowledge.
Upon the whole, whatever loving mo-
theirs may think to tie contrary, it is
good thing for youths to be knocked about
in the world; it makes men of them.
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1867-06-26
SEVERAL years ago, Q political con

SEVERAL years ago. Q political conven.
ton in a neighboring State nominated q
quiet, well-to do farmer for the Office Of
Lieutenant Governor. The nominee gra.
ciously received tho committee appointed
to wait upon him at his residence, and af-
ter expressing his thanks for the honor con-
fsrred upon him, informed the committee
that he had peculiar qualifications for Lieu.
tenant Governor, "for gentleman" said he,
''that is just the Office I have held in my
house for the last tweaty-four yeays"
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1867-06-26
The Washington lntelligeneer, OF q re-

The Washington Intslligencer, OF re-
cent date, says:
Waiting for Car on street corner re-
Gently, our ear was taken by q strikingly
novel, but highly expressive discrimination
Of classes. A couple of "colored" women
were exchanging expressions of surprise
at the conduct of some third person men
toned by one, the other thereupon inquir-
ing:
"Waa aha colored or plsini"
@FFsir"
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1867-06-26
TUNKHANNOCK, PA, WEDNESDAY, JUNE e. 1867

af bis poor sainted grsndmother's cofiu-.'
%Take that, you brute and if you dare
to come back here I'll kick you out again
You degraded old rufian =
MARX TWAIN.
Arizona miner., 1867-03-09
GONE TO CONGRESS.

Hon. COILS BAsHFoRD, Delegate from Ar
iona to the 10th Congress Of the United
States, left Tucson for Washington ria Santa
Fe, several weeks since, to assume his impor-
tant duties. The 10th Congress meeting on
the 9Th Of March ensuing, instead Of on the
lst Of December, as heretofore the custom,
Mr.. Bashford started earlier than be would
otherwise have felt it necessary that he
should.
The Miner supported Mr. Bashford for
Delegate, in the honest belief that be had
the requisite qualifications for the position.
He had been much in public life before he
came TO the Territory, and while here he has
familiarized himself with our people and their
yiews-with the Territory and its resources,
to an extent that will enable him 70 act in
diligently and we believe he will prove an
active, careful and influential representative,
and worthy the confidence OF all the people.
Arizona miner., 1867-03-09
LETTER FROM GEORGE NJ WILLING.
PHILADELPHIA, January Il, 1861.

PHILADELPHIA, January H. 1861.
EDITOR ARRIzoNA MISEg:-Althongh /
have written TO Won frequently during nv
stay in the States, | do not know whether
you have received any Of my letters or pa
pers mailed to you. | will try TO condense
this so 20 give you a. much news as posi-
BILE. ! have nov been in 4 he States eve.
/ eighteen months, the whole Of which time
has been spent in procuring capital 10 work
the mines in the Bradshaw district | have
succeeded in organizing company with the
required capital necessary to work the mines
on liberal scale. IL has been tedious up
hill business, and has required no little pa
thence 20 accomplish II. Arizona has been
until within few months past, looked upon
as myth, but now through excessive labor
begins TO be better understood.
The difficulties besetting all mining opera-
tons in the States and Territories of the
Pacific slope are many, and the obstacles 10
be removed before obtaining hearing among
capitalists here, greater than the troubles
from hostile Indians, or all the privations and
difficulties encountered in the explorations of
the Territory. They have all been partially
met, and the attention Of worthy men with
ample means have been induced 20 give our
country trial have been cautious in the
extreme in setting forth the value of the
mineral and agricultural advantages Of Ariza,-
ma, preierlng 10 rather underestimate than
oyerrate them. | have dealt candidly with
capitalists, and | have the qualification to
add, that with the aid Of Governor Goodwin
and Others who have been in Arizona to
Judge aud speak for themselves, have been
enabled to set the ball in motion and enlist
the attention Of capitalists upon a solid ba-
Sis, which rests upon the merits and dement's
Of the country for its success. The reasons
which have caused 80 much want Of conf
dence in mining operations are. first. the oil
sPeculations. Everybody has been BIZ in oil
Hellf In some shape or other causing distrust
in all kinds Of stocks. Second. there has
been 80 many bogus companies Of silver and
gold forced upon the market in the eastern
cities, from Colorado, Montana, Idaho. Neya
da and California. Every city and rcspecta-
bic town has been fooded-and still eontin- |
ues 70 be-with stocks Of gold, silver and
copper, many Of which are like the oil bub- |
bles, that each enterprise is looked upon with 1
distrust. and nothing short Of an actual de- 4
yelopment OF mine, and survey Of the same. /
viii command the attention Of capitalists. 1
IL matters not bow good il is, the parties in
yesting IN il must see il first, before it will |
stand any show Of being taken and this
viii continue to be the case, until the mines
begin to show reasonable expectation Of
dividends 20 inure from the capital expended
IN development. The day Of showing speci-
mems, and organizing companies on such evi-
denees, - completely "played oet." Third.
there are other causes that have operated
against Arizona, among which may be emu.
merated-the want Of constant communica-
Won oy mall facilities transmission Of sup
Arizona miner., 1867-03-09
HoNoRs TO JAS. ANDERSON, DrorAsrr

AT regular meeting Of Aztlan Lodge. No.
lT7, the following report was received from
the committee TO whom il had been referred,
and action had in accordance Herewith
The Committee to whom was referred the
matter Of giving expression TO the feelings Of
this Lodge in reference to the sudden death
Of Brother James Anderson, respectfully sub
nit the following:
Whereas, the sad tidings has reached Ms Of
the sudden death Of james Anderson. a mem
Der Of this Lodge, who died suddenly q. Ati-
burn, Placer county, California, on the I2sh
day Of October, 1866, and
Whereas, we deem it both duty and a
pleasure to testify in the most public manner.
to the moral worth and standing in this
Lodge Of our Brother; and therefore be il
hssotred, That this Lodge has learned, with
the most sincere regret, Of the sudden death
Of Brother james Anderson, a member Of this
Lodge; that in our late Brother we recog-
nized the generous and afiable character OF
the gentleman, the true friend and compan.
ION, and man Of strict integrity-eyer faith
iui 70 hk duties and obligations character
isties that constitute Master Mason and true
man. That IN the death Of Brother Ander-
son this Lodge has lost worthy member.
and the community good and worthy citi-
zen and member Of society. That we deeply
sympathize with the relatives and friends Of
the deceased in this great bereavement.
ResOlred, That the foregoing resolution be
spread upon the records Of this Lodge. and a
copy thereof be transmitted 10 the relative,
Of the deceased, and also copy furnished 10
the Arizona Miner for publication
ResOlred, That this Lodge assume the usual
badge Of mourning for thirty days. in testi-
nODy Of regard for our late worthy Brother
All Of which is respectfully submitted
Signed, JONI MARTIN,
II. Books,
A. o. NoYEs,
Arizona miner., 1867-03-09
THE INDIAN BUREAU.

II il highly discreditable to the country
and unfortunate to the Territories, that there
is so much confusion in the Indian Bureau
Although the late Congressional investigation
Of the proceedings Of Nr. Bogy Of ST. Louis,
the new Commissioner, did not result in prov
ing fraud upon that gentleman, il shows the
transactions of the Bureau TO be mixed. and
without system, If not without judgment
We do not wonder that the opinion that the
Indian Bureau should be merged in tue War
Department, Is fast gaining favor 10 Con
gress. In another column we publish what
the telegraph, 10 the San Francisco papers,
represents Generals Sherman and Grant TO
have said regarding the order of Mr. Bogy,
confirming the right TO sell Indians arms and
ammunition. II will be observed that the
language OF these distinguished and cautious
Generals is very emphatic.
We have for some time looked upon Indian
superintenafnts and agents, not responsible
either TO the civil or military authoutiea Of
the Territories az not only 81 unnecessary
but often a nSischevious class Of officials IL
were in every way better that the whole
charge Of the Indians, both savage and tame,
should be committed to the War Department.
and that Department 10 be held responsible
for everything pertaining TO what is now in
trusted to the Indian Bureau.
We have not the pleasure Of the acqnain-
taace Of Gen. Dent, the new Superintendent
for this Territory, but we doubt not he IS in
sympathy with the views Of his noted rela-
tive, Gen. Grant, and ready 20 give way
cheerfnlly whenever the Government may
decide, a. we think il soon will, that Indian
matters on the frontier properly belong 70
the War Department
We are Of course aware that no charge Of
selling arms or ammunition 20 Indians has
ever been made against the Superintendent
or Agents in this Territory, and il is with no
desire 20 cast reproach npon the policy Of
those Superintendents or Agents, or 10 In
dictate doubt as 10 the wisdom Of Gen. Dents
representation Of the Bureau, that we have
thus written, but because, upon principle, we
think the War Department better calculated
than any district bureau TO vigorously and
successfully eoatrol whatever relates 20 the
red men who linger in the pathway q Adyan-
eng civilization.
Arizona miner., 1867-03-09
DEATH OF MR.. EMMETT A. BENTLEY

The untimely death of this young man, en-
the 9th ult. was sad event % his many
friends. II will be recollected Mr.. Bentley
was one Of the party attacked and wounded on
Weaver mountain by the murderou- Indians
few weeks since, on hi return from Caliior-
MA. At the time bis injuries appeared to be
slight, and the wounds soon healed. under
the careful surgical treatment he received
from competent gentlemen of the profession
hut within few days Of his death his system
became severely affected, evidently caused by
bis wounds received at the time alluded to,
and from which be died after very severe suf-
fering
Mr. b. had been connected with this paper
a. publisher for the proprietor, for the last
two years, but Withdrew his name from the
publication soon after his return, for reasons
not given to the editor. Under a contract
made before Mr. Bentley left for California
be was to assume the entire charge and own
ership Of the MINER on the first OF April,
up to which time no change was contem-
plated.
Mr.. Bentley was Librarian Of the Pioneer
and Historical Society Of Prescott, and every
care, respect and attention was paid him while
he suffered, and the association, with many
other sympathizing citizens, attended his re-
mains 20 their last earthly resting place. And
it may be gratifying 10 his mother and other
near relatives, (whom we learn reside in Bur
lington, Iowa. TO know that among the last
ceremonies at the funeral was the placing Of
a wreathed Cross, the holy emblem Of our
Saviour, upon his coffin, by a lady, who would
throw the broad mantle Of svm.....aajJ- ana
cnarity to all and especially to those who
die among strangers.
In another column will be found the pro-
ceedings Of the Pioneer Association, contain
ing an obituary notice, and appropriate reso-
buttons, relative to the decease Of Mr. Bent
ley, furnished for publication after we had
put the above in type. 1t is proper to re-
mark, our acquaintance with Mr.. Bentley was
only for a short period before his melancholy
death, and consequently we bad little knowl-
edge Of him. Requissoa, IL pare.
Arizona miner., 1867-03-09

revolution, seems to be grown, a.,
tam classes high In authority 'Hg :
The impeachment Of tho ps,..,
caused great alarm among bolJo.e ''aeni
states bonds in Europe, and they - ~. ~
sent back to this country 10 =" "a
Of, causing no little disturbsn,. 'sIsss
financial circles. ! must say. tbs, an,s
and political matters are co.,v;a. "..'sai
doubtful, and no little anxiety 4 sI. ~
the speculative part Of the c6rono,t. '1at
A number Of the Radical .Io,,'
concluded 10 say but little utsn ii ls
dous issues Of the day, whiIs, a., - sais
hand, the Conservative press are
Gen. Loan, Member frum Mis.oao.a ''s
openly charged in his place in the un Al
Representatives, President johns
aiding and abettiDg, and otherwiss III
ting him with the assassination ~ ~ 1A-la1|
Lincoln. The Judiciary, 10 wba,s ','s1|
ferred the impeachment bill Of NJ ,h|
have not up % this time made sby ,' .'es
matters, as they stand now. AZ
sqaaly. A great reyulsion l. ss,;,g =. ~
lie opinion. IL is thought Secrets,r
ton will resign in short time. 20
We have constant reports here ~ Il
security Of persons and property II
but owing 10 some unexplained -"
channel through which these rrt.r,'
cannot be named. have stesd;,. -
tanned that our people are free from 4,
influences Of bad men, that has oee,.;'
many descriptions Of the peace ana ~.
the territories, and that our societv
up Of that class Of people, whose nj. i -
= 10 build mp the country by the go
OF industrious communities. aud IL 80.
rapidly develop our many vast -
The slightest trouble with tie An.es..
augmented here into a terrible sad ~.
massacre. Now, we have a report IN -
the papers, that the road from fou ~.
to Prescott, i rendered useless by a,b'..
blockade by hostile Indians.
IL is a matter Of some doubt am.b, 4.
ming men, IN the east especially. whe,l,..
would be politicians that infest an NV !.
tries, are Of much advantage 10 The -
A new paper viii be started in Ars-
the Bradshaw district, during IL -.
year, with one Of Hoes doubls III.
presses. The outfit for the new oaig
be quite extensive.
As matter Of important news % 4.
mans IL may be well TO state Tia; -,
movements are being made 10 secure q.
aDd Sinoloa.
Very cold here, business extrm.ly 4
money getting scarce and hard 70 o..r
Send you files o. late papers By tbs "a
Yours, truly, G.ME
Arizona miner., 1867-03-09
THE NEWS

This winter has been unusually sr,s
the Eastern States. Travel on Tie nd,
railroads has been suspended for dau
New York the streetcars have been s.s,,l
OF eourse there has been a merry ta4
sleighing.
Seven hundred deaths from eaus.a I
CURED Oh the Island Of ST Thomas 4
weeks. No Cinnamon have taken tie
IA although many are there and the -
has ragged fearfully among other cIaso
The fine Steamer Ayisoaa lately ru-I
between New York and Aspinwall, i Is
brought around to The Pacific b. Capt \
uel, late Of the Yatch Hsasisfia.
Fremont has made contract wild "a
Riea TO build railroad 20 couseet sas 4
lantic and Pacific. His associates n tis 4
terprise are +. y. Bcaie. ]. W. Nys, L =
ke!i and John u. Hodeskin.
Both houses Of the Nevada Lesss
adjourned Feb. u, in respect to the bro
Of Abraham Lincoln.
Reports Of distress and genera IszTi
come to Washington and New York fFvu
South. In North Garolina this winter
men and children have frozen and STARED
death.
Nebraska has been admitted As
over the veto Of the President. Colofss
not yet within the Federal circle.
Caleb T. Fay and John Bidwell sre .
up for Governor Of California II tie 4
eHt executive, uOy. Low, desired ~
ton he could doubtless Secure Il.
Senator Pomeroy, recently re-eisctea
Kansas, Is deeply interested in TIE Ais
and Pacific railroad which is u eros AZ
by the 55th parallel.
Gen. Sheridan has returned from VS.
ton to New Orleans and there Roait 50
be no truth in the report that be ! %
command upon the Plains.
Ii y said that Gen. Pope will Be- =
the head Of the Indian Bureau 4 81
tsched to the War Department.
Gen. Rozecrans, who Is now engs
mining enterprises, has arrived At u
les on bis way 20 Arizona. So the =
Arizona miner., 1867-03-09
OUR PROSPECTS.


The year 1867 opens with every promise Of
Improvement in the Territory, and in all that
concerns its prosperity. In the language OF
the letter Of the San Francisco merchants Ia
Governor Mccormick, d. II * conceded By all
that the condition and prospects Of the Terri
tory are more promising than ever before. .
The military authorities have been aroused to
active measures the roads are 70 be properly
guarded; new and important posts are to be
established; additional mail facilities are TO
be provided; stage communication is 70 De
afforded; express facilities are promised, and
living here is likely to be safe and conven-
tent.
a number Of quartz mills in this part Of
the Territory are already in operation. and
others are now being built 1t is hardly pos
sible that all Of these mills will fail. Some
OF them must be successful, and with their
success population will be attracted here.
business will increase, and the long promised
good time" will be at hand. We may be
mistaken-for this is a world Of disappoint-
ment-but we are disposed 10 believe the
dark days Of our history are past and that
the future Of Arizona is TO be bright and
profitable. 1t is true that we are remotely
situated, and that popular prejudice is strong
~ against our rough country; but we have
the mineral wealth. the agricultural resour-
ces, the climate, which, life and property be-
ing made secure from Indian interference
must enable US to command capital, and so 70
demonstrate our capacity for sustaining a
large population, and the wisdom Of the Gov
eminent in granting protection to'our pioneer
settlers.
We believe however, with the Cracker"
who was allowed to croak in recent number
Of the MINER, that a great desideratum TO
Our success is an overland mail Indeed we
earnestly wish for tro-one upon the old and
favorite route ria Mesilla, Tucson and Yuma,
and another upon the 35th parallel ria Albu-
querque, lima, Prescott and Mohaye or La
Psz. Both ways are eminentIy practicable,
and a mail service Is already extended over a
large part Of both, the additional cost TO the
Government would be little. May we beg
our new Delegate, Hon. Coles Bashford. who
has taken his seat in Congress, and who, like
a new broom, is expected TO sweep clean, TO
give his early attention to this matter, and
importune the Post Office Department until
il is made success. In no way can he bet
ter serve or, delight his constituents below
and above the ella. With every coach that
runbles over the hills and through the can
ons, his praise viii be shouted, and his name
win be gratefully cherished by all our peo-
ple
Arizona miner., 1867-03-09
MINING DEPARTMENT..
uAssAYAMpA MINES.

The srrRLfxG MiSE, under the manage
ment Of Mr. ". H. Wiley, a gentleman OF
genuine practical experience, is assuming
look Of permanently. The difficulties hereto
fore experienced in amagamating are gradu-
ally being overcome, and the little mill Is
slowly and surely p,uadiag its owners on to
fortune. Success to them.
The AzrLlN MINI, lately erected on the
Umpqua lode, is a first class ten stamp mil,
and reflects great credit on its enterprising
owners, Messrs Moves & Curtis. This mill
has just commenced operations, and we ex-
pect to astonish our California neighbors
when we announce the result Of the first
crushing.