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The Fremont weekly journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County, Ohio) 1867-1877, 1868-08-07

Governor Cox has been offered the posi-
ton Of Commissioner of Internal Revenue,
Wyoming democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Wyoming Co., Pa.) 1867-1940, 1868-04-08

QUARRELING.-If anything in the
world will make man fee badly, except
pinching his fingers in the crack of door,
it is unquesticnably quarrel. No man
ever fails to think less of himself after it
than before. 1t degrades him in the eyes
of others, and what is worse, blunts his
sensibilities on the one hand, and increases
the power of passionate irritability on the
other The truth is,the more peaceably and
quietly we get on, the better for our neigh
bors. In nine cases out of ten the better
course is, if man cheats you, cease to
deal with him if he is always abusive,
quit his company; and if he ISLANDERS you,
take care to live so that nobody will be-
lieve him. No matter who he is, or how
he misuses you, the wisest way is to let
him alone; for there is nothing better than
this cool, calm and quiet way of dealing
with the wrongs we meet with.
Wyoming democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Wyoming Co., Pa.) 1867-1940, 1868-04-08
The McArdle Case.

Contrary to expectation the McArdle
case did not come mp in the Supreme
Court for finsl disposition on Monday, it
not having been reached in regular order.
1t is reported that the two dissenting JUS
tices, Judges Grier and Field, who insist
upon an immediate decision, have drawn
up protest, which they will ask to have
put on record. 1t is to be hoped this will
be done, and that the country be informed
of the determination of the Court in regard
to this important case. If it be not done
the Supreme Court will stand before the
public in the light of a tribunal, not as it
is supposed 10 lie, entirely free from polit-
lcal bias, but as one, which, after having
formally gone through with the testimony,
listened to the arguments, and arrived at a
decision, withheld that decision in conse-
quence of the disturbed political condition
of the country The excuse is not valid
one. The Supreme Court is not to know
political parties. Its duties are to deter
mine the law, and not to ask what may
possibly be the result of decision which
has been arrived at in full accordance with
the legitimate rules of law and justice
We hope the dissenting Judges will pre-
pare and present their protest.
Wyoming democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Wyoming Co., Pa.) 1867-1940, 1868-04-08

MODEL VILLAGEs.-The future model
Of its inhabitants not merely town lyce-
nm hall and town library, bnt a town
laundry, fitted up with conveniences such
as no private house can afford, and paying
price to the operators which will enable
them to command an excellence of work
such as private families seldom realize
1t will also have town bakery, where the
best of family bread, white, brown, and of
all grains, shall be compounded and lastly
town cook shop, where soup and meats
may be bought ready for the table. Those
of US who have kept houses abroad, re.
establishments were carried on. A suite
of elegant apartments, courier, aud one
female servant were the foundation of
domestic life. Our courier boarded us at
a moderate expense, and the servant took
care of our rooms. Punctually to the
dinner hour every day, our dinner came
in on the head of potter from a neigh
boring cook shop. A huge chest lined
with tin, and kept warm by a tiny char
coal stove in the centre, being deposited
in an ante-room, from it came forth, first
soup, then fish, then roast of various names,
and lastly pastry and confections-far
more courses than any reasonable Chris
tain needs to keep him in healthy condi-
ton and dinner being over. our box,
with its debris went out of the house, leav-
ing clear field.-MrS. Stowe.
Wyoming democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Wyoming Co., Pa.) 1867-1940, 1868-04-08

HE VALUE OF A SCRAP-BooK Every
one who takes a newspaper, which he in
the least degree appreciates, will often re-
gret to see any one number thrown aside
for waste paper which contains some inter-
esting and important articles. A good
way to preserve these is by the use of a
scrap-book. One who has never been ac-
customed thus to preserve short articles, can
hardly estimate the pleasure it affords to
sit down and turn over the pleasant, fa-
miliar pages. Here a choice piece of
poetry meets the eye, which you remem-
Der you were so glad to see in the paper
but which you would long since have lost
had it not been for your scrap-book.-
There is a witty anecdote-it does you
good to laugh over it, though for the
twentieth time. Next is valuable recipe
you had almost forgotten, and which you
found just in time to save much perplexity
There is sweet little story, the memory
of which has cheered and encouraged you
many time, when almost ready to de-
spair under the pressure of life's cares and
trials. Indeed you can hardly take up
single paper without reperusing it. Just
glance over the sheet before you, and see
how many valuable items it contains that
would be of service to You a hundred
times in life. A choice thought is far
more precious than a bit of glittc ring gold.
Hoard with care the precious gems, and
see at the end of a year what rich treas.
ure you have accumulated.
Wyoming democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Wyoming Co., Pa.) 1867-1940, 1868-04-08

DEATH-We have never read any
thing more beautiful than the follow
ing from the pen of George D. Prem
tice
There is but breath of air and a
beat of the heart betwixt this world and
the next. And in the brief interval of
painful and awful suspense, while we feel
that death is present with US, that we
are powerless, and the all-powerful, and
the faint pulsation here is but the prelude
of endless life hereafter, we feel in the
midst of the stunning calamity about to
befal US, that the earth has no compensat-
ing good to mitigate the severity of our
loss. But there is no grief without some
bene6cient provisions to soften its intense
ness. When the good and lovely die, the
memory of their good deeds, like the
moonbeams on the storm sea. light up
our darkened hearts and lend to the
surrounding gloom a beauty so sad, so
sweet that we would not if we could dis
pei the darkness that environs it
Wyoming democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Wyoming Co., Pa.) 1867-1940, 1868-04-08
The Alabama Constitution.

This product of African geuius for
several weeks has occupied largr share
of public attention. Though defeated by
the people, every Radical journal from the
Tribune down to the smallest sx10 sheet,
have gone into ecstacies over its perfection,
and have insisted that it should be consd-
cred as adopted in open violation of the
law under which it was framed. Even
Thad. Stevens, acting as he boastfully de-
clares outside of the Constitution
could not swallow this dose. BY reference
to the recent proceedings in Congress we
find the following:
Mr. Stevens Rep. of Pennsylvania
sitting at the Clerks desk, said Mr..
Speaker, after full examination of the re-
turns from Alabama 1 am satisfied that to
force a yote on this bill and admit the State
against our own laa0, aOhile there is de-
feiency Of f,renty odd Thousand against ii,
,Oould not be doing justice in legislation as
tOouid be ogpeoted by the people. That
being the case move that the bill be re-
committed. The motion was adopted"
Wyoming democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Wyoming Co., Pa.) 1867-1940, 1868-04-08
a London Street Singer.

Some years ago mysterious paragraph
went the rounds of the press to the effect
that young and beautiful woman made
her appearance every right at 10 o'clock
in one of the West End squares, and tha,
after superb vocal display she disappear
ed, no one knew how or where, exactly as
the clock struck IL. The Sunday Times
professed to give special and exclusive par
tlculars OF this anonymous nIghtin gale, as
she was termed, and even went so far as
to hint broadly that she was celebrated
vocalist married to penniless lord, who
took this novel mode of enlarging an in
sufficient Income. Of course this piece of
family history proved to be an invention.
| had the good fortune to hear her once
in Berkely square. Seeing large crowd
waiting in expectant attitude Just where
a fashionable hotel is located, | inquired
the cause, and was told that the mysteri-
Gus vocalist, the nightingale, was about to
show herself. As the clcck struck 10, a
lady dressed in deep mourning, and hay
ing the upper part of her face concealed
by thick black veil, glided forward
and took her place in the centre of space
purposely kept clear for her. l decided
from noticing the beautiful formation of
her mouth and chin and finely rounded
fair throat, that she must be young and
more than commonly attractive. She was
accompanied by little boy, also in deep
mourning, who carried an open reticule.
Without delay, the nightingale commenced
a ballad, and sang with such surprising
taste and feeling as to hold the miscellane-
Gus crowd In mute and rapt attention.
The song was followed by several favorite
scenas from popular operas, all exhibiting
the talent and culture of an accomplished
artist. A collection was made; few gave
coppers-all who could afford it gave sill
yer. The littls boy sent in his bag to the
hotel, the balcony of which was crowded
with visitors, and it was returned apparent
ly heavy with precious coin. The sum
total must have been considerable, and
this was informed was the usual reward
of the hours work. When eleven struck,
the unknown stopped her song, made a
slight courtesy, and threaded her way
through the crowd. Her real story |
afterwards learned was painful one
She was the daughter of a celebrated
teacher of music, and had been educated
for the stage; she married, against the
wishes Of her parents. clerk in the Post
office, who being detected in the then one
nnpardonsble sin of uttering forged bank
note, was tried, convicted, and hanged
With three helpless infants and no means
Of earning sufficient income, the bereaved
young wife adopted the plan of making
her fine voice and scientific attainments
furnish the means of subsistence. The
close of this story is more hopeful. Her
beauty, misfoitunes, and accomplishments
attracted the attention ola clergyman in
one of the eastern counties. He married
her, and she disappeared forever from
public view.
Wyoming democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Wyoming Co., Pa.) 1867-1940, 1868-04-08
A POET.

I have in my employ an Irishman, who,
fear, will be the means of killing me yet,
for already he has caused me SO many
stitches in the side, that few more and |
shall be served up.
A few days since, having some altera-
tions and repairs made to my dwelling, |
set Pat 20 tend the masons, who we're en-
gagged in carrying up brick wall, AS he
was ascending the ladder, with hod filled
up with brick on his shoulder, carriage
drove by. Pausing in his ascent, and
cyeing the carriage, he exclaimed,
"Tbe rich can ride in chaises,
But the psor may walk, bejasis
Instantly throwing his hod, with its load
of brick, 20 the ground, he came down the
ladder and has,ened to where was stand
ing, an amused listener and observer of his
words and movements. As he approached
he DOTTED his hat, and, with a bow and
scrape, said,
Begging yer Honor's pardon, I would
be much obleeged to ye fur me wages -
I'm going to lave yees uow."
"Why, Pat, what is the matter +? Why
do you wish to leave me 2"
'Arrah yer Honor, l have mishtaken
me avecation. It's born poet / am an
it's beneath me dignity to be carrying the
hod and the likes"
"What you poet, Pat 2 Is it posi-
BILE Have you ever madeany poetry ?"
"Troth an | have, Sur and I'll be af-
ter astonishing the wurrld yet list now
on the ladder beyant. made as swate bit
of rhyme as was iver printed, intirel,."
"You did, indeed Well, just repeat
it to me now, and then can judge of your
poetical abilities"
"Sure an l will, yer Honor )" and he
commenced: .
"The Iich can ride in chaises,
But the pOor-but the poor"
Here he stuck fast, but commenced
again
'The rich can ride in chaises,
But the p'or-but the poor-'
He could get no farther but, scratch
ing his head, he exclaimed
"Sure, Sur, bad it all right bit since;
an I'll give it to yez now, aud again he
began
The rich can ride in chaises,
But the poor-but the poor
BjGSts they can vGtk %
Wyoming democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Wyoming Co., Pa.) 1867-1940, 1868-04-08

A GoosE.-A gentleman, in pursuit ofa
goose for dinner, was attracted by the sight
of plump exercised oDe."
els that young one 2" said he to o rosy
checked lass in attendance.
"Yes, sir, indeed it is.'
s'How much do you ask for it 2" asked the
gentleman.
ga dollar, SIR" .........
THAT is too much, say five eighths, and
here's your money"
"Well, sir, as / would ike to get you as q
steady customer, I'll take it."
The goose was carried home and roasted,
but found to be so tough as to be uneata-
BILE.
The following day the gentleman accosted
the fair poulterer:
"Did you not tell me that that goose, which
1 bought of you, was young ?"
"Yes, sir. I did, and it Was"
"No it was not"
"Don't you call me young woman am
only nineteen"
Eyes, do"
"Well have heard mother say many
times, that it was nearly six weeks younger
than me-"
Wyoming democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Wyoming Co., Pa.) 1867-1940, 1868-04-08

The CLERGYMAN AND Hrs SoN.-"What
thou hast to do, do with all thy might" said
clergyman to his son, one morning.
So did this morning." replied Bill with
an enthusiastic gleam in his eye.
"Ah, what was it darling % and the faith
er's hand ran through his offspring's curls.
"Why, walloped Jack Edwards till he
yelled like blases you should have heard
him holler, dad" ...... ... -..r.
Dad looked unhappy, while he explained
that the precept did not imply case like
that, and concluded mildly with
"You should not have done that my
child"
"Then he'd .walloped me-" retorted
Bill
"Retter," expostulated his sire, "to have
fled from the wrath to come"
"Yes," urged Bill,Sy way of q final clinch-
er, 'but Jack can run twice as fast as I
can." .
The good man sighed and went to his
study, took up his pen and endeavored to
compose himself and a sermon reconciline
practice and precept.
Wyoming democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Wyoming Co., Pa.) 1867-1940, 1868-04-08

The clerk of store carried to a ladyfs
house package of goods which she had bot.
On ringing the bell he heard sharp and
nasal vo'ce ask, "Who's there 2" at is /,
madam. have brought the piece Of silk
you bought this morning" "Who's there %
asked the voice in the same tone. The young
man repeated his answer impatiently. "Have
you been to dinner, Polly" continued the
voice. The clerk was having chat with q
parrot that bad been left alone in the house.
Wyoming democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Wyoming Co., Pa.) 1867-1940, 1868-04-08

Suppose man owns skiff: he fastens
the skiff to the. shore with rope made of
straw along comes q cow COW gets into
the skiff turns around and eats the rope -
the skin mus let loose, with the cow on
board, starts down stream and on its passage
is upset The COW 10 drowned. Now, has the
man that owns the COW got to pay for the
skiff, or the man that owns the skiff got to
pay for the cow 2
Wyoming democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Wyoming Co., Pa.) 1867-1940, 1868-04-08

A beautiful woman, turning otfe day to her
homely dau ghter, said "Annet tie, what wo'd
you give to have my face ~
1.-THE same price, mother, that you would
give to have my youthn
Wyoming democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Wyoming Co., Pa.) 1867-1940, 1868-04-08

Concerning "hollering" in meeting, Aunt
Judy said TO one Of her coIored sisters: sT amt
the rae grace, honey-taint sure glory. You
h0iio'e toU iUui. frnvn yUu get de dove in
your heart an de lamb in your bosom, you'll
feel as ef you was in DAT stable at Beth'lem,
an the blessed virgin had lent you de Sleep
in baby to hold"
Wyoming democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Wyoming Co., Pa.) 1867-1940, 1868-04-08

A boy at school, when called to recits his
lesson in history, was asked:
"What is the German Det?"
"Sourkrout, schnapps, and sausagesj' he
replied.
Wyoming democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Wyoming Co., Pa.) 1867-1940, 1868-04-08

A Leavenworth paper says: "a Kansas
City editor went skating the other day, and
slipped into an air hole. His ears caught on
the edges of the ice, the hole not being big
enough to let them through. They partially
froze and will be amputated and used for
door mats"
Wyoming democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Wyoming Co., Pa.) 1867-1940, 1868-04-08

81 A good joke is told on the radical
delegates to the Indiana State Convention
at Indianapolis. At one of the stations
some waggish democrat called out, Given
ty five minutes for supper The delegates
rushed into the bar room and the train
struck out for Indianapolis, leaving them
behind, with no prospect of supper or
another train that night.
Wyoming democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Wyoming Co., Pa.) 1867-1940, 1868-04-08

President johnson, does not seem to be
much concerned about the impeachment
trial. At least it does not interfere much
with his sense of duty. On Wednesday
last he returned the bill, depriving the Su-
preme Court of jurisdiction over cases un.
der the reconstruction acts with his veto.
Wyoming democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Wyoming Co., Pa.) 1867-1940, 1868-04-08

ARKANsAs.-Arkansas has voted down
the new Constitution. This is the worst
cut of all. After the defeat Alabama, Con-
gress changed the law so, as they thought,
to be certain, but this last dodge has failed
the Rump.
Wyoming democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Wyoming Co., Pa.) 1867-1940, 1868-04-08

"Shut your eyes and listen to me. Veil
de first night I:open my store, counts the
monies and finds him nix right. I count
him and there be tree doller gone, and wat
you tink does den 2"
"I can't say" ...
"Vy, did not count him any more and
he come ou. shoost right ever SINCE"
Wyoming democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Wyoming Co., Pa.) 1867-1940, 1868-04-08

The peculiar faint or

THB peculiar faint or
infection which we
call SCRoFULA turks
in the constitutions of
multitudes Of men. 1t
either produces or is
produced by an en-
feeblcd, vitiatcd state
of the blood, wherein
that fluid becomes in
competent to sustain
the vital forces in their
vigorous action, and
leaves the system to
fall into diSor1ar op1
Wyoming democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Wyoming Co., Pa.) 1867-1940, 1868-04-08

The articles of impeachment are just
ten in number, the same in that respect as
the ten Southern States pushed out of the
Union by traitors in Congress to the Con-
stitution and liberties of the country.
Wyoming democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Wyoming Co., Pa.) 1867-1940, 1868-04-08

A Gloucester paper says there ia young
lady in that town 80 modest that she will
not allow the Christian Observer to remain in
her room over night.
Wyoming democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Wyoming Co., Pa.) 1867-1940, 1868-04-08
VOL. Y IT..
Wyuming 9smurrat.

A DemOcra tic weekly
paper devoted to Poll
tics News, the Arts
and Sciences &c. Pub
lhhed every We dnes-
day, at Tunkhannock
wyoming County, Pa
BY HARVEY SLKIER
Wyoming democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Wyoming Co., Pa.) 1867-1940, 1868-04-08
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Wyoming democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Wyoming Co., Pa.) 1867-1940, 1868-04-08

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rsaragesre pll unless at the option of publisher.
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Wise anu 4tbsrhise.

Ii man empties his purse into his head,
no man can take it from him.
Wyoming democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Wyoming Co., Pa.) 1867-1940, 1868-04-08
THE HEALING POOL,

AND HOUSE OF MERCY.
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MEN on the CRIME OF SOLITUDE, and the Err
RORS, ABUSES and DISEASES which destroy the
manly powers, and create impedimcnts to MAR
RIAGE, with sure means of relief. Sent in sealed
letter, elopes. free of charge. Address DIR. j.
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Philadelphia. Pa.
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Elizabeth daily monitor. [volume] (Elizabeth, N.J.) 1868-1880, 1868-11-02

good. Aside from this, we know little
or nothing of him personally. He has
never made sufficient figure in the
world to excite public attention, and
until his nomination by the Democracy
of the Third district. was little known
beyond his own county. Mr.. Bird has
the advantage of running in a district
that has almost always given Democrat
ic majorjties, and this gives him his on
ly chance of success. If he and Mr..
Clark conld go before the people on
their merits as men, and their ability
to advance the interests of the district,
there could be no doubt of Mr. Clark's
election. As it is, he will poll large
vote, and We hope will be elected.
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