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Wyoming democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Wyoming Co., Pa.) 1867-1940, 1868-12-16
Doings in Congress.

The Fortieth Congress commenced its
last session on Monday, the 7th inst, and
| from the following synopsis of the first
days proceedings it will be seen that il
went to work, pell nell, without order Ol
system. The negro, occupying the first place
in consideration.
In the Senate the new members present
were Haines and Kellogg, of Louisiana
Rice, of Arkansas Robertson, of South
Carolina; and Spencer, of Alabama. The
usual committees to wait upon the Presi-
dent and the House were appointed. The
credentials of Mr. Hill, of Georgia, were
presented, but Mr. Drake moved to refer
them to the Judiciary Committee, as the
State of Georgia was in rebel hands. A
debate ensued and the credentials were
finally laid on the table. Mr.. Summer in
troduced Il bill to establish negro suffrage
in all the States, which, on his motion, was
laid on the table and ordered to be printed.
Mr. Sumner also introduced bills provid-
ing for q return to specie payments on the
4th of July, 1869, and for cheap ocean pos
tage, and resolution congratulating the
people of Spain on the overthrow of their
ancient royalty. Bills and resolutions
amending the naturaiZations laws, pro-
posing constitutional amendments relative
to universal suffrage, providing for the is
sue of arms to the militia Ill States lately
III rebellion, and relative to vacancies in
grades in general acknowledgement, ad-
miral, and vice admiral We're introduced
and the Senate adjourned.
In the House 164 members answered to
their names bill was introduced by
Mr. Boutwell,, providing for universal suf-
frage in all the States, and two resolutions
for an amendmentof the constitution to the
same effect were introduced by Messrs.
Kelley and Broomal \ resolution of cen
sure against Reverdy johnson, Minister to
England, and requesting the President to
order his immediate recall was referred to
the Committee on Foreign Affairs by a vote
of "a to II. 4 resolution, appropriating
$50, 600 to reimburse President johnson
for lis expenses in the impeachment trial
was laid on the table \ resolution look
ing to amendments i'll the naturalization
laws was adopted after a strict party vote
of 30 democrats to l25 republicans. Mr..
Robinson, of New York, offered resolI-
ton, calling for correspondence on the
subject of American citizens imprisoned in
Ireland, but as motion to refer prevented
him from making few remarks in reply
to Lord Stanley, as he wished he with
drew the resolution. The House then ad-
iourned.-Er.
Wyoming democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Wyoming Co., Pa.) 1867-1940, 1868-12-16
MILITARY HEADQUARTEs,
INDIAN TERRITORY, Nov. 30. {

MILITARY HEADQUARTERS,
INDIAN TERRITORY, Nov. %.
To Brere! MAJOR General Nichols, 4. A.
&. Military Dirisioa Of tie Missouri
GENERAL II have the honor to report
for the information of the Lieut.. General
the following operations of General Custar' s
command. On November 23d | ordered
him TO proceed with eleven companies of
his regiment and the Seventh cavalry III n
sOutheriy direction, toward the Antelope
Hills, in search of hostile Indians. On the
26th he struck the trail of war party of
Black Kettles band returning from the
north, near where the eastern line of the
Pan Handle of Texas crossed the main
Canadian river. He ut once corralled his
wagons and follow up in pursuit over to
the head waters of the Washita, thence
down that stream, and on the morning of
the 9th surprised the camp of Black Ket-
tie and, after desperate fight, in which
Black Kettle was assisted by the Arrapa-
hoes under Little Raven, and the Kiowas,
under Santala, he captured the entire camp,
killing the chief, Black kettle, and one
hundred and two waSFiers, whose bodies
were left on the field, and also capturing
their stock, ammunition, arms lodges,
robes and fifty-three women and their
children Our loss was Major Elliot, Cap
tain Hamilton and nineteen enlisted men
killed. Brevet Lieutenant Colonel Bar
nitz was badly wounded. Brevet Lieuten-
ant Colonel j. W. Custer, Second Lieuten-
ant c. March, and eleven enlisted men
We're wounded.
Little Ravens band OF Arrapahoes and
Santatas band of Kiowas were encamped
six miles below Black Kettles camp.
About eight or nine hundred of the ami
for military purposes.
| The highest credit is due to General Gus
tar and his command. They started in a
furious snow storm and Travelled all the
while in snow about twelve inches deep,
| Black Kettl's and Little Ravens fami-
| lies are among the prisoners. 1t was
Black Kettles band who committed the
first depridations on the Saline and Solo
mon rivers, in Kansas.
The Kansas regiment has just come in.
They missed the trail and had to struggle
in the snow storm, the horses suffering
much in flesh and the men living on Buf-
falo meat and other game for eight days.
We will soon have them in good condition.
If We can get one or two more good
blows there will be no more Indian trou-
bles in my department. We will be pinch
ed in ability to supply, and nature will pre-
sent many difficulties in our winter opera
tions, but we have stout hearts and will do
our best.
Two white children were recaptured.
One white woman and boy ten years old,
We're brutally murdered by the Indians
when the attack commenced.
Signed, 7. H. SHERIDAN,
Major General
Wyoming democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Wyoming Co., Pa.) 1867-1940, 1868-12-16

A NEGRO CoNGREssMAN.-The Radicals
have at length socceeded in accomplishing
one of their most cherished projects By
throwing out the votes of twelve Democra-
tic parishes in Louisiana they have man.
aged to secure the return of negro to
Congress. The name of the happy darkey
is Menard. By the patent Radical method
of rejecting what votes they please and
counting only what suits them, this Afri-
can representative is sent to Washington to
fill the unexpired term of dead carpet
bagger named Mann. We congratulate
the Republican party on this magnificent
triumph of their policy. Let them rejoice
now that they succeeded in accomplishing
their most dearly cherished purposes.
Wyoming democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Wyoming Co., Pa.) 1867-1940, 1868-12-16
Report of the Commissioner of Internal
Revenue.

Mr.. Rollins, the Commissioner of Inter
nal Revenue, sent his annual report to
Congress on Monday. From it we learn
that in the fiscal year, ending June So
1868, the sum of one hundred and ninety
one million dollars was collected from In
ternal revenue, the expense of collecting
which was five per cent. The heavy items
in this account are the taxes paid on the
indulgence of popular appetite. The
amount received, for instance from the tax
on chewing and smoking tobacco was, in
round numbers, fifteen million dollars
All the railroads paid together less than
seven millions, the assurances companies
less than two millions, and the telegraph
and expires. companies not Il million be-
tobacco-our small vices, as they are call
ed-are really digger things" in the Com
missioner's report than all the railroads,
telegraphs or express and insurance COM
panies i'll the United States taken together.
The number of cigars taxed was Fix hun
dred millions. The tax on distilled spirits
and brandy netted fifteen millions, and
other liquors run the total of the figure on
stimulants to fully twenty millions. 1t is
estimated by the Commissioner that the
income from internal revenue for the next
fiscal year will reach one hundred and for
ty-five million dollars. Some important
recommendations are made i'll the report
among them one urging the erection of
this portion of the Treasury Department
into department of itself.
Wyoming democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Wyoming Co., Pa.) 1867-1940, 1868-12-16

sG~ The gold fields said to have been
discovered near Rhinebeck, Dutchess coun-
ty, New York, were recently examined by
a party of engineers with satisfactory re-
suits The evidence of the existence of
gold is believed to be undeniable The ore
is described as q ferruginous quartz with
the metal interspersed. The veins, it is
claimed, are more extensive than those of
North Carolina, and form part of the au-
riferous deposits extending from Nova
Scotia to Georgia. The extensive outlay
of capital required to work the gold mines
of Georgia and the Carolinas. it is highly
probable, will also be demanded in New
York
Wyoming democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Wyoming Co., Pa.) 1867-1940, 1868-12-16
SILVER PLATED WARE.
nl9-W3

d McKown respectfully announces to the people
of Wyoming County, that he has made speciality OF
HEAVY SILVER PLATING, for years. Heavy
plating is much more economical than light. The
Silver put the goods, the cheaper 1t 10 done
in proportion to tho amount of Silver used Spoons
and Forks, should not be of less than l6 OF plate
SO or As OF. would be far economical. Yst
4 OF plate is called good plate by the trade and
poor as II is, but small portion IF all the gOois
made come up TO this standard. Ounce plate =" in
platers language means the EumUcr Of ounces Of
silver, to the gross of table spoons All other
faces are estimated by these. For example, des
serts are estimated at 34 and tea spoons at i2 the
surface OF tablespoons Sixteen plate l6
OF fine silver to the gross OF tablespoons or dining
forks II To the gross of dessert spoons forks
anu . or to the gross OF tea-spOons This quality
of plate viii cost, the Average, twice much
OF and will have four times the amount OF silver
on It. Thirty-six plate will cost about three
times as much as i OF and will contain niue times
the amount of silver 1t. Thirty six plate IS
the llghtest that will allow ths engraving il, nf
name OF initials, without cutting through unto the
metal beneath Forty-sight oz plate will cost about
four times as much rs OF plate, ami will contain
II times he amount of silver. This plato costs
about one hal; much solid siverware Of orii-
binary weight. and for every day will be more
durable than light solid slIverwars Most OF the
solid si!verware is made much too light To be durs
bic In constant use. The terms double" ''treble
&c do not use 10 designate qualites-thers being
too much ambiguity in their use.
All goods, made by me, having my name and ig-
ures denoting the OF, plate. stamped ON them, will
be guaranteed full weight Of silver on FIRST quality
Of metal on them.
will plate to order, goods of any thickness of
plating desired, from d to 43 OF
OIL goods (lst quality of metaD plated any thick
ness required.
p. c. BURNS j. BRO, Jewellers, at TuakhannOck,
Pa, are agents for the sale of these goods.
All orders left at their Store will receive proper
attention.
DAVID MCE0WN.
Pittston, Pa. Dec. lst 1863,
Wyoming democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Wyoming Co., Pa.) 1867-1940, 1868-12-16

Rg~ A Kentucky schoolmaster fell in
love with one of his pupils in 1860, and
married her, although she was only thir-
teen. AS he used to scold her Ikea child
she was, she went back to her mother and
he roamed off elsewhere After while
each was informed of the others death, and
each proceeded to marry again. The girls
second choice, very kindly, died in year
or so, as did the schoolmaster's when he
married third time only to be divorced. -
About two weeks ago, this much married
pair met by chance, joined their fortunes
again, and as the girl has arrived at years
OF discretion, they expect to he happy.
Wyoming democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Wyoming Co., Pa.) 1867-1940, 1868-12-16

Cole AcQuIrTED-Gen.G George W. Cole,
who was tried the second time at Albany,
New York, last week, for the murder of L..
H. Hiscock, for the alleged seduction of
Coles wife. was acquitted on Monday
The jury came into Court on Monday
morning when the foreman stated that
they found the prisoner to be sane at the
moment before and the moment after the
killing but they were in doubt as to his
sanity on the instant of the homicide -
The Judge said they must give the prison
er the benefit of the doubt, and thus in
structed they rendered a verdict of acquit-
tH1
Wyoming democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Wyoming Co., Pa.) 1867-1940, 1868-12-16
bSy-The destruction of Fort LAFAYETTE

BG~The destruction of Fort Lafayette
by fire will not be regretted very much
by the victims of Radical hatred and per-
secution who, during the war, were thrown
into its noisome dungeons. On the part
of "loyal" contractors its destruction will
be hailed with delight, because they see in
its rebuilding some nice little speculations.
But then the country will not grumble, al
belt the popular pocket will suffer to the
extent OF million or two
Wyoming democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Wyoming Co., Pa.) 1867-1940, 1868-12-16

REPORT OF THE POSTMASTER GENERAL
Postmaster General Randall also presented
bis report to Congress, on the first day of
the session. From it we learn that the
ordinary revenue of this department, for
the year ending, June 30, 1863, slightly
exceeded sixteen and a quarter millions of
dollars, thus leaving deficiency of over
sixmillions. Congressional appropriations
however, to reduce these figures to def
cheney of not quite three quarters OF mil
lion of dollars, if it even does not do away
with the admitted fact that the expenses of
the Post Office Department are about one
dollar and forty cents to every dollar re-
ceived. Mr.. Randall does not believe that
the postal service can or should be made
self-sustaining for fifty years to come
He estimates that ten years hence the ex-
penses will be forty millions and the re-
ceipts only thirty millions, but he express
es the faith that when the country is fully
developed there will be no deficiencies for
Congress to supply.
Wyoming democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Wyoming Co., Pa.) 1867-1940, 1868-12-16

Quiet. l0Dse VINO
tried II, know that it cured them: those who h9vs
not know that it their neighD0rs aud friend.
and all know that what il does once il does alwav!
that it fails through any fault neglectci
its composition. We have thousands upon tbon
sands o. certificates OF their remarkable Of a
following complaints, but such cures are known IN
every ncighborhOod, and we need not publish then
Adapted To all ages and conditions in all cirnate.'
containing neither calomel or any deleteri0us drI,
they may be taken with safety by anybody. Tbr7,
sugar coating preserves them ever fresh and make,
them pleasant 70 take, while being purely vegetaL
no harm can arise from their use in any quantity
They operate by their powerful influence On ,bs
internal yiscera 10 purify the blood and stimulate
into healthy action remove the obstructOns ofths
body restoring their irregular action to health ard
by correcting, wherever they exist such deranga
ments as are the first origin Of disease.
Minute directions are given IN the WRAPPER n,
the box, for the following complaints, which these
Puis rapidly cure
For HIyapcpaia or Indigestion, ListI~,s
ness, LanguOr and Loss OF Appetite, they
should be taken moderately TO stimulate the st0u
ach and restore its healthy tone and action.
For Liver Complains and its various symp
toms, Bilious Headache, Sick Headache
Jaundice or Green sickness, Billion,
Collie and Bilious Eeyern, they should be H.
diciOusy taken for each case to correct tho diseased
action or remove the distractions which cause il
For Dyaentery or Diarrhoea, but one miI1
dose is generally required.
For Rheumatism, Gout, Gravel, Palp,-
tatioE Of the Heart, Pain i'm the siE
Back and LOina, they should be continuously
taken, required, to change the diseased action,
the system. With such change those complains
disappear.
For Drsosy and DrOpsical SweIItngs the,
should be taken in large and frequent doses to prc
duce the effect Of drastic purge.
For Suppression large dose should be taken
Is II produces the desired effect by sympathy.
AS Dinner PiU, take one or two Pills 10 pro.
mote digestion and relieve the stomach.
An occasional dose stimulates the stomach and
bowels into healthy action, restores the appetite
md invigorates the system. Hence it is often a1.
Jantageous where no serious arrangement exsu
One who feels toleraby well, often finds that dose
of these Pills makes him feel decidedly better from
their cleansing and renovatng effect on the diges
tive apparatus.
DIR. j. C. AYER 6 CO., Practical Chemtsts,
LOWELL. MASS, U. 8. n.
Sold by G. DERRICK, Tunkhannock, Pa. Sterling
Son, Sterlingville, c. c. Berge. Nicholson, Fres,.
n & Eacfnrr-.iIln M oil -
Wyoming democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Wyoming Co., Pa.) 1867-1940, 1868-12-16
AUDITORS NOTICE

The undersigned having bsen appointed b.
Orphans Court, for the County Of Wyorj':
Auditor, in the matter Of exceptions 70 ;l5
Of c. VI Manvi!c. executor of the estate - i
Peckham. decd, will attend 70 the dates o.. b.
peutment AZ his Office in TunkhannD, a.aa.
the sxt lay Of Jan A, D., 1859, a one 5c..
the afternoon, at which time ami plI.e al -
interested therein may appear AL pr 80. d!
claims or be forever after dsnar ed
JOHN A SITPSER tIi.
Wyoming democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Wyoming Co., Pa.) 1867-1940, 1868-12-16

INDIAN WAR.-A report from General
Sheridan, announces battle with the In
dians, near Beaver Greek, Indian Territory,
in which over one hundred Indians were
killed, two white children recaptured with
q loss Of thirty-fve Of Sheridm's men.
Wyoming democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Wyoming Co., Pa.) 1867-1940, 1868-12-16
NOTICE.

The Stockholders of the Wyoming Naliona' Bi-
a-e hereby natiiei that there will be \ us-ti ~
at their Banking house in tho Boro. of Tunkl Ina
Oh the 18th day of Jan. 1869. at 10 O'clock !
for the purpose of electng dire e,tor' to serve En
ensuing year.
SAML STARK, Cas- iis,
Tunk.. Dee. Z, IS. nI9-u
Wyoming democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Wyoming Co., Pa.) 1867-1940, 1868-12-16
ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE.

Notice ls hereby given that Letters o. Admins.
rauon OF the estate OF Daniel Treble late of Wash
Ington township, deceased have been granted to
lhe subscribers All persons indebted to said estate
and all persons having claims against said estats
.re reluested TO present the same duly authentca-
eo ler settlement, to the subscribers or either of
mem, at their residences in said township.
JOHN q. ACE,
wsshiIs1s MhiAstS5 y. AREr r. AREIBLE Administrators
Wyoming democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Wyoming Co., Pa.) 1867-1940, 1868-12-16

Meeting of Stockholders oCthe fai""
mock BrIdge 20.
The stockholders Of the Tunkhsnu, ,ck BaiS'
pany, will meet at the Office Of the Secr'.'''
Borough OF Tun khanuack on
MONDAY, JANUARY ith', l-)7' n.
for the purpose Of chosing One President, -,
ayers, Treasurer and such other oh 'ers " ~
required Rnder the Act of Incorporation
bylaws of the company
full attenlluco 10 requested MN,
HARVEY SICKLRR, u. l. - gs
Sect'y
vl9iw
Wyoming democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Wyoming Co., Pa.) 1867-1940, 1868-12-16
CORPORATION NOTiCE.

Whereas, application has be n md 70 t.s B
of Common Pleas of Wyoming County ,,9r Ia's
ing of \ Charter OF Incorporation t. the Ns'-'
Water Company Of Me.hoppen, in sail C'Iai!'
same having been filed in tn. Office Of the P-'l
tary of said Court. Notice is heTuby 9 al, H'
no sufficient reason to the contrary Is s@jwl " -
be lawful Tor the ssid court, at tao mex. term ~
Of to declare that the persons 81 asso,ilte. 81
cordInr to the articles AMI con ii,ioas 50. '''
said Charter become and bs e.. coQari't'1 ~
polite in law and in fact, All tho eOuri T'. -
such other directions as the ctss NAV reQlt5.
Ell KEENET, nr.-.
Wyoming democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Wyoming Co., Pa.) 1867-1940, 1868-12-16
. Sperial Notires,
ADMINISTRATIVE NOTICE.

Whereas, letters of Administration 10 the e..,
of John +. Wintermute, late of Forkston tip, lie.
have been granted TO the subscriber All peTs or;
debted to the said estate requested to nal e
mediate payment, and those having claims or
mands against the estate of the said decedent. y
make known the same duly authenticated W III.
delay to JULIA A. WINTERMUTE
Forkston. Dec. LIST '6s-nls-ew Admin iJtr4.-
Wyoming democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Wyoming Co., Pa.) 1867-1940, 1868-12-16

ONE rexson why people go to Back stsrlings
~ TO buy their furniture is because they sell first
class goods at about half the price they have usually
been sold for in this country.
Wyoming democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Wyoming Co., Pa.) 1867-1940, 1868-12-16

IF there is any article in the line OF Furniture
l. you want Buck & Sterling will supply you at
prices that will leave chance to grumble.
Wyoming democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Wyoming Co., Pa.) 1867-1940, 1868-12-16

SSTERESC0PES, Views. Picture Frames, Pictures,
- Brackets &c, for the Holidays, for sale a: Buck
4 Sterlings, at your own prices.
Wyoming democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Wyoming Co., Pa.) 1867-1940, 1868-12-16

DON'T fail to go to Buck & sferling,, to look at
~ their large stock of Looking Glasses. the largest
ever kept in the place and then the prices can't help
but suit.
Wyoming democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Wyoming Co., Pa.) 1867-1940, 1868-12-16
"A Ig55. ri

For doing family Washing in the O''' .' ~. ~, +.
est manner Guaranteed cqati 4 '". ...i
Has all the strength OF old rOSh s''' IT,
and hthe,ins quIlitie, ot Sc la'ns n.,I El.'
splendid Soap. Sptt > TIE ALnt.,., ALn.;,s ,apsa
W0RhS, 10 North Front streetrsf H'''
v9ne.ly.
Wyoming democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Wyoming Co., Pa.) 1867-1940, 1868-12-16

EASTMAN sells gooi HsmIock hall .'l ,a'
IL Kip Boots at S3,75; Fren;h cali p's'
at So; Imported French Calf, Far N..' ..
Toes, at $40. and every other article '''
equally low prizes
Wyoming democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Wyoming Co., Pa.) 1867-1940, 1868-12-16

Sr. LoIus Dec. 2-The following Off
cial report of the recent Indian battle has
been received:
Wyoming democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Wyoming Co., Pa.) 1867-1940, 1868-12-16

Gtly@ New Orleans has an infant prodigy
in short dresses who. has written book on
entomology.
Wyoming democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Wyoming Co., Pa.) 1867-1940, 1868-12-16
SELECT SCHOOL.

Notice is hereby given to the citizens of Tunkhan
mock and vicinity that Select School will com-
mence in the Brick School House, in TunkhaHnock,
on Monday, Dec. l4th 1868. No pains will be spar
ed to make the both interesting AMI profit table
to all.
RATES OF TUITION
Primary Department, $500
Common English, 4,t0
Higher, - 90
One hall Tuition payable in advance rsmnin1er
at Fiddle of term.
JAS GUERNSEY
nl9-W3 Teacher
Wyoming democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Wyoming Co., Pa.) 1867-1940, 1868-12-16
HESTER vAUGHAN's CASE.
The Philadelphia View of it.
PHILApE1rH1A, Dec. 70. 1868.


PHILADELPHIA, Dec. L. 1868.
To the Editor of the Wyoming Democrat,
SR In the Democrat of the 9th, inst,
have read nearly column of extracts
from the New York World commenting
very severely on the action of the people of
this City, in the case of Hester Vaughan. To
show you, and the numerous readers of
your widely circulated paper, the injustice
OF these comments, enclose you full
statement of the case, taken from the Eve
ming Bulletin of December 9TH, also an edi-
torial of the Daily 1ge of the same date,
which, l very respectfully request, You
will publish, If not the whole of said arti-
cles, at least SO much of them, rs vindicate
the fair name of this City of Brotherly
Love" l especially ask, that you will pub
lish the reply of Gov. Geary to the Com
mittee of \. Y. ladies, who waited on him
The conduct of the n. Y. World in lending
its columns to the publishing of a slander
on the inhabitants of sister City, for the
purpose of political effect has surprised
and grieved its many readers in this City
As the -Ige truly remarked, "all that hu-
manity demanded, and perhaps more, had
been quietly done in the case here, before
our n Y. friends saw their opportunity for
grand flourish"
Wyoming democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Wyoming Co., Pa.) 1867-1940, 1868-12-16

TT will pay you to call at Buck Sterings, and
l. look their Stock Of goods, the assortment ia
ns good rs can be found in Northern PennsyVan
Wyoming democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Wyoming Co., Pa.) 1867-1940, 1868-12-16

Official, Report of General Sheridan
Fight with the Indians--A Large Num-
Der Killed--Black Kettle one of the
Dead.