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Wyoming democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Wyoming Co., Pa.) 1867-1940, 1869-04-21

The MIND NEVER STATIoNARY.-The hu-
man mind is never stationary; when it is
not progressive, it is necessarily retrograde.
He who imagines at any period of his life,
that he can advance no further in moral or
intellectual Improvement, is as little ac-
quainted with the extent of his own pow
ers as the voyager was with that of the ter
restrial globe-who supposed be had erect
ed pillars at the end of the world. when he
had only left monument how much fur-
ther he might have proceeded Golden
ISheares
Wyoming democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Wyoming Co., Pa.) 1867-1940, 1869-04-21

HONEST GEARY.-Our peacock Governor,
Geary, deeming himself invested with a
little brief authority, and not satisfied with
ordering the State Printer TO print book
involving the State Treasury in loss OF
$500, 900, contrary to all law and common
sense, has, in similar manner, purchased
a 81 500, piano for his mansion, and at
tempted to smuggle the appropriation
through the Legislature by termingi it coal,
fuel, and incidental expenses" We are
pleased to know, however, that the Senate
detected the fraud and exposed it, and his
Excellency will be compelled to pay for his
piano or return it to the owner.
Wyoming democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Wyoming Co., Pa.) 1867-1940, 1869-04-21
Grant on the War-path.
Especial dispatch to the World
WASHINGTON, April 16.


WASHINGTON, April 16
EXTRA SESSION OF CONGRESS PROBABLE.
A Senator from tho Pacific coast is au.
thority for the statement that an extra ses.
sion of Congress will be called within six.
ty days. The purpose of calling the extra
session is stated by the same gentleman to
be the intention of the administration to
force issues on the Cuban business. This
report startles many, but its getting out is
merely believed to be premature, not ineor.
rect. 1t became known by private init
nations being given to far West Congress-
men not to be in too great hurry to 60
home, as they might be needed, They so
far credit it as to defer, in many cases,
their departure and await events. There
may be other reasons at the bottom of the
intention to call an extra session. The
Cuban business, however, is accepted rs
the most plausible and probable reason.
What Congress will do or will be asked to
do as to Cuba is not easy to state. Con-
lectures and reports, however, all vaguely
portend programme of annexation, if
need be, by force. Peaceably if we can,
forcibly if We must if the latter, then a
partial reconstruction of the Cabinet will
certainly occur, because the Secretary of
State remains unalterably opposed to anv
and all designs calculated to embroil this
country in war with Spain or with any
other power Indeed, he is opposed to the
annexation policy to the north and the
south of us generally, and on this point is
not in harmony with the administration.
1t can be authoritatively stated that the
President has been made aware since
Thursday that very formidable expedition
is openly preparing in this country at two
points, New York and New Orleans, with
the avowed design of proceeding to Cuba.
The men at work to get up that expedition
declare that the government will manage to
let it alone very adroitly. More of the ex-
tent and existence of this enterprise can be
found out in New York than here, because
there are its material and personal concen-
trating. This fact, united to the report,
believed to be well founded, that an extra
session of Congress is to be called before
the 4th of July ensuing, warrants the ex-
pectation Of the gravest events in the his
tory OF the countrEs&Shich heye occurred
for years. '.''
Wyoming democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Wyoming Co., Pa.) 1867-1940, 1869-04-21
Gen. Longstre ct.

"rhe bloody-handed traitor" as the
Radicals formerly called him, was confirm
ed by the U. S. Senate on Saturday, week,
as Surveyor of the Port of New Orleans
Next to Lee, Longstreet was the most
prominent of the Rebel Generals, and was
noted for his savage acts. After one of the
battles of the Wilderness. when he was
compelled to retreat, he ordered the woods
to be fired; i'll those woods some fifteen
hundred wounded soldiers of the Union ar
my were weltering in their blood. They
were burned alive Their bones were gath
cred up after q heavy rain had drowned out
the fire. So said the Radical papers at the
time.
But General Longstreet has taken the
iron-clad oath he has joined the Radical
party more than this, he is related to Mrs.
Grant. Hence he gets an Office worth $685.
600 year. LET US have peace"
Wyoming democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Wyoming Co., Pa.) 1867-1940, 1869-04-21

pg~The Day Book, in noticing the ap
pearance of the new republican leader, the
hnpaialist, says: ''The thing is published
in this city, and is called The Lmperialist
For vignette it bears the engraving of a
crown. 1t is published by the Imperial
Publishing Company" No names, how
ever, are given as sponsors for the charac-
ter or duration of the concern. We are,
however, informed by gentleman who is
connected with its publication that "a
member of Mr.. Grants Cabinet has fur
nished considerable funds for the enter
prise "
Wyoming democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Wyoming Co., Pa.) 1867-1940, 1869-04-21

In pursuance of the 43rd section of the Act Of Nj,
Sth 1854 The School Directors of Wyoming Court
are notined to meet In Convention ct the Com
House in Tunkhannock, on the first Monday Of Mar
A D., 1869, being the third day of the month AT on
O'Clock r NJ, and select Uiud voce by a majority \
literary and scientific requirements and Of sEI AM
experience in the art of teaching, as County Sure
intendent for the three succeeding years and to de-
termlhe the amount OF compensation for the ssns
and certify the result to the State Sunerintartr.
at Harrisburg, as required by the thirty.ninth an.
fortieth sections of said act -
Tunk, April l3, 60 w. '''F"
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ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE

Whereas, letters of Administration Ia ,bc no..
OF Hannah Day, late of Tunkhannock Tn sss@ Sol@
have been granted to the subscriber All nsr,o gec
debted to the said estate are requested 10 mai H.
mediate payment, and those having claims =. ~
mands against the estate of the said decndantF l-
make known the same, duly authenticated VIM VII
delay TO John n, %W''A'I,
Tunkhannock April 81 '69-n3e6y
Wyoming democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Wyoming Co., Pa.) 1867-1940, 1869-04-21

4 CHANGE. What great change has
come over Missouri in the past few years.
Half score of years ago she furnished
border ruffians to make Kansas slave
State, and led the raids upon that Terri
tory. Now she has elected Carl Schurz,
the most radical of Republicans, United
State of ten years ago, Missouri to-day
stands in the front rank of States in wealth,
population and enterprise. Yankee and
intelligent German immigration accounts
for all this change.-RalicalEc.
Military rule, bayonets, rascality. and
scoundrelism on the part of corrupt radi-
cal ofice-holders, accounts for all this
D,m Ec .N...
Wyoming democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Wyoming Co., Pa.) 1867-1940, 1869-04-21
CAUTION TO TREsPAssERS

Having retaken full possession Of the saw.min.u,
premises, In Lemon Township-the same Lately rem 1
oy me-this Is to forbid all persons entering nnar
In any way trespassing said premises Iy rpp,t,
or hauling away trees or timber or by d6ipg ~.
other damage, on or about said mill or dam a.
persons, not needing this caution will be deaf WI.
In the most vigorous and summary manner ''-
" WM. STANG
Wyoming democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Wyoming Co., Pa.) 1867-1940, 1869-04-21
DISSOLUTION OF CoPARrNERsup

undersigned under the firm name Of q 7 w t-'
stead Co. is this day dissolved by mutual con.aa
U. l.. Hallstead takes the Paint mill and the rT-
sumes and is to pay off all the debts of the sai a.
X. w. Hamilton takes the goods in the star a. !, a.
PlerceYille, free from all debts and liabilities,
o. L. HALLSTEAD
X. w. HAMILTON
Piereevile, April l, 1sJ9.-n35w3.
Wyoming democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Wyoming Co., Pa.) 1867-1940, 1869-04-21

PAYING HIS DEBTS. When Andrew John
son became President some friends in New
York sent him magnificent carriage and
span of horses He declined to receive
them or any other presents, holding to the
idea that no officer of the Government
should receive anything in the shape of gifts.
Gen. Granthas much looser notions on this
subject. He is ready to receive anything
from horse, or check for $65, 900, down
to box of cigars or o bottle of liquor
He has had four or five fine houses given
to him, and enough of money and other
things to make him a rich man. He is now
in position where he can pay off some of
his obligations, and he has been doing it
to the best of his ability. His action in
this respect is in marked contrast with that
of Andrew johnson and other Presidents.
Wyoming democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Wyoming Co., Pa.) 1867-1940, 1869-04-21
NOTICE.

The copartnership heretofore existing between tss
nrm OF g ID. Virgil & E. f. Roberts, is this dav al.
soNed by mutual consent. All books and accour,.
OF the late firm are left with f. F Roberts for se
ment to whom all monies are to be paid
+. S.-The business will be continued at tho I'm,
and variety Store, under the firm of Roberts Ca
Ihanktul for past patronage, we hope by deaIjo5
justly with all, to share our part of public o.
T. +. RoBEPTs
MeshOppen, April O. 1862
Wyoming democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Wyoming Co., Pa.) 1867-1940, 1869-04-21
Wednesday, Apr. FL, 1869.
DEMOCRATIC STATE CONVENTION.

The Democratic State Convention for the nomna-
tion of candidates for the Offices of Governor, and
Judge of the Supreme Court, will meet at IL o'clock
N. on Wednesday, July II, 1862 in the Hall of Rep
resentatives at Harrisburg. By order, of the Demo
cratic State Committee
VIM. a. WALLACE, Chairman.
DAVID CALDWELL, Secretary.
April IA, 1869.
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TEACHERS EXAMINATION

viz: O'N' "' lo''VS'
At Meshoppen, April 29th.
g." Forkston, Nav LIST.
" Tunkhannock, - 81.
q Pierceville 4th
Falls, in School House, near MeKune'F. o.,
Wednesday, May 5th. "
At Northumberland, May 9Th
Exercises will commence at 10 O'Clock A. NJ Com
with writing materials.
J. B. RHODES,
Auhk'' fa'' APR 9th ls69-n35. 90. Supi
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WORDS OF WsSDOd
FOR y5uSG MEN,

ON the RULING PASSION in Youth and
Manhood, with SELF HELP for the hA'l7
unfortunate. Sent In sealed letter enveIopes 4 and
charge. Address. HOWARD ASSOCIAT TTGNH Heg H
=. Philadelphia, Pa. ysns, bgI
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CAUTION.

whereas, my wife Olive, mas left my bed and
board without just cause or provocaton this ia to
forbid all persons harboring or trusting her on nv
account, as will pay debts of her Contracting
Falls, April 8, lsee.-ns5wS.
Wyoming democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Wyoming Co., Pa.) 1867-1940, 1869-04-21

R9F-The new Postmaster General has re-
moved James Lawrenson, q clerk in the
Post Office Department who has been con-
nected with that department. through all
administrations for fifty years, He was
one of the gallant defenders of Baltimore
in the war of 1872
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purify and enrich ths blood, which HelmboI'T, U.s.
cenirated Extract Of SarsapaIila invariaIrr y'a'
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M MANHOOD:

,M.E How Lost, How Restore1
Just published, new edition of DR.. CTLVE5
WELLS Celebrated Essay on the radical clgl
without medicine) of Sper matorrhra, or Sem.u
Weakness, Involuntary Seminal Losses, I,rpotea.r
Mental and Physical Incapacity, Impediment
Marriage, etc. also, Consumption, Epilepsy a..
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gance.
Is Price, in sealed envelope, only cents
The celebrated author, in this admirable esar
clearly demonstrates from a thirty years sacccs<-
practice, that the alarming consequ snces Of s
abuse may be rrdically cured without the dangsTE
use OF internal medicine or the application ot "a
knife pointing out mode Of cure at once sin,'
certain, and efectual by means of which every i.
ferer, no matter what his condition may 5e, al
cure himself eheaply, privately, aud RApIcsLLr
tJR This Lecture should be in the hanis OF t,s
youth and every man in the land
Sent. under seal, in plain envelope, to any !.
dress postpaid, on receipt of six cents or two II
stamps. Also, DR.. Culverwelrs tMarriage Gui
price Is cents. Address the Publishers.
CHAS j. c. KLINE C9.
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For Sale!

$50 WE'LL ROOTED, TwO-YEAR OLD
CONCORD GRAPE VINE
for sale. Inquire of
Tunk., April 18th CO. H.W. BARDWELL
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Special Notices,

HeImbolds Concentrated Ext ract Sarsans,r,
the GREAT BLOOD PURIFIER ''
Wyoming democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Wyoming Co., Pa.) 1867-1940, 1869-04-21

IMPORTANT TO CIGAR MAKERS. In
ternal Revenue law of July 90, 1868, pro-
vides that on and after the first dav of
April, 1869, all cigars shall be packed in
boxes not before used, containing respec-
lively %, So 100, $50 and 500, and shall be
deemed and taken to have been manufac-
tured or imported since July 20, 1868, and
be re-stamped with tax-paid stamps. Ev-
cry manufacturer of cigars, shall burn into
the box, with metal brand, his name, num-
Der of cigars, number of his manufactory,
district and State, and shall paste thereon
a printed notice forbidding the use of that
box or package again, under penalty of
500 and imprisonment, and shall affix the
stamp denoting that the tax has been paid.
Any person who shall sell, or offer for sale.
any cigars in any other form than in new
boxes, or who shall pack in any box any
cigars in excess of the number provided by
law to be put in each box, shall, upon con-
viction, be fined for each offense not less
than 800 nor more than $1,000, and be i'm
prisoned not less than six months nor more
than two years The fact that the cigars
in the hands of dealers have on the boxes
the red stamps, denoting that the tax has
been paid, will not answer The box must
have on it the new black-tax paid stamp.
--a0~-
THE WAY THE MONEY GoEs-In March,
1865, Representative Schenck, engineered
through Congress resolution giving his
relative, Powell, the artist, S25, 900 to paint
another big picture for the adornment of
the Capitol Powell is said to have receiv-
ed $4,000 of the amount already, but has
given no evidence that he has even COM
menced to put paint 20 the canvas. Sena-
tor Morgan some time ago asked for infor-
nation on the subject and received an
swer that the artist, after four years grace,
was not yet prepared to report progress
The same artist is responsible for the IA
nous picture of De Soto, now in the Capt.
tol, on which the flags are flying in differ
ent directions, and for which he received
an additional $4,000.
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COUNTY SUPERINTENDENT EIEc,
TION.

Meshoppen, April Q, 1869.
The New York herald., 1869-05-07
A QUARANTINE uurnst.

To rIE EDfToR oF THE uERALD:-
Passengers from Aspinwall within twenty four
hours after their arrival dspcrse TO points remote
enough from here TO make anything ike a unan.
nous formal complaint OF grievances occurring NJ
the eDd OF the voyage an impossIbility. My atten.
ton was called yesterday 10 the card published in
the New York us,es hy the captain and physician OF
The Alaska, referring to some exaggerated published
statement which have not read. THIS Grst report
although undoubtedly erroneous In every respect
should be thankfully received as T. the first parti
Gle hope, To make the avalanche that viii sweep
from existence the Oyerbcaung and abusive oonduc,
and questionable medic1 treatment 70 witch people
IN perfect health were subjected BY the vaccinany
Ofilcia.
existed case ol smallpox board Ia the steerage
" gave me 10 little concern that I never took the
trouble 10 a-k about H. and allowed NV children
tuil swina on The decks. The members Of my family
had all been rcconiy yaccnated. We arrive. Quar-.
nniine doctor saws al on board must be vaccinated
" - laughed ai ~ capital Joke. No one believes It
untn all the trs aud second cabin passengers are
huddled hke nock ~ sheep into the ladies' saloon
and IN q mori uncerimoni0us manner ordered to
prepare Tot vaccination. The same Official had
already, with te instrument aud same vial of
'accine matter come through the hswse holcs-that
", comhrliccd ~ thc iOfecasic and stceragc. and
was tnen 10 operate On the cabin pas-engerL A dip
IN the vial aud puncfure--no wlpng Of the instrt
men'' We. aelesle, sensitive females reared. pos
Hlbiy. 10 the highest walks OF life, followed
diseased, disgu.ting bOa'cd from the tropics.
We nave lcprOsy there and many equally bad Cuta.
neOus and blood Diseases. KomOuairances were
useless. No chance or time was given 10 ladies
To repair 10 Their 10 show their scars. m 40
high on the arm that the sleeve could not be raised
above thein, thef must needs submit A French
gentleman, and one who has travelled much, asked
me the penalty " he refused. I told him possibly
free board Tor week on the artificial island we had
Just passed lie rejOined, ''lOu are q free peope
write whst you please, say what ron please; bat
your onclsis also do a. hey please aud IA this case
must say are violating all rules VI decorum aud
civilized society,"
The Pacific mail steamers carry many passengers
from the east and west coasts other than Calii0r.
mans ann am convinced tnat " the course pursued
IN the Alaska by the Quarantine ofclals is 10
be contlnnc1 no one with ladies. having any regard
Tor thein, VIII again venture from the isfhmus 10
New YORK. III The Chief % Quarantine owned largely
In The interoceanic railroad he could never nave
adopted more enectual method 10 bflpg lsthnus
travel In bad replis.
The New York herald., 1869-05-07
: Kansas Radical Journal ON Grant, Who
h Compared 10 u ssChnriiy Boy"
TIE ClaiS EXPEDITION.

The Bohemian Bubble Bu,st-scmsations
~poiIcd-Thc Steamer Perit-Thc Cuban
Reyointienisss and the spanish Govern
mcDt shipping Munitions Of War 10 Cuba.
The SENSATIONAL reports Of the Bohemian scrib
olers were pretty well yenMlated yesterday when
ne statement in regard TO the great expedition,
which said to have left this port Tuesday night
Tor Cuba. dwindled down from thousands of men
To a hundred or less who lett nondescript steam
vessel called the rerlt
Messrs. sponord, Tilcston Co. chartered the
steamship auew days1agosto certain persons, al
though II Is claimed by her owners that she cleared
for Jamaica on lawful voyage they refuse to state
whether there were any Cuban recruits board.
Among other ialsehoods published by sensational
journals are the Following, which are here contra
diced:-
Fyrsf-That 5000 Spencer rifles were sent to Ha
vana per steamship MORO Castle.
SecOnd-ihat The schooner Grapeshot with fifty
volunteers on board, lett this port lew days ago
Cuba. The vessel Is now moosed at one OF the city
piers.
ThiTri-That revenue cutter had been despatched
from the BROOKLYN Navy Yard intercept the expe-
dition alleged to have been sent 10 Cuba from the
Florida coast.
Fomth-The report that thirty vessels are building
for the spanish government at this port and Boston,
The Spanish Consul at this port states that the
spanish government IL constantly buying arms
this CITY, and that large quantity OF Spencer rifles
went out by the Havana steamer of Yesterday. The
Consul admitted that he IA constantly In the receipt
OF valuable Information concerning the movements
OF The Insurgents, but he declined 10 furnish any
facts for publication.
The Cuban authorities In this city are acting with
great caution and say that they are surrounded
and constantly watched by persons IN the interest
of the Spaniards, they cannot, without seriously
compromising their cause make known even 10
their friends the extent OF the aid they Afford
Ing the patriot army. They deny the statements
IN some OF the papers 10 the effect that recruiting
offices have been opened nj four different points in
this cty. and say that they able to get all the
men they want without rcsorting to such an open
method.
There is no doubt that small dctachmcnts OF re-
cruts Tor the Cuban revolutionary army have left
this city during the last three four months, pro-
ceeding South and rendezyouslnr one OF the Gulf
ports, from which they proceed their destination
IN small. swift steamers and clipper vessels on the
other hand the spanish authorities nave purchased
large quantities. OF arms and ammunition, winch
have been forwarded ON the regular steamers run
ming froai thla port TO havana
The New York herald., 1869-05-07

~ n snreagn rich prairie tpampal country. and
resay are sprtnging up, which, like those OF
me western praries. pay for themselves by the rst
crop Of wheat There ere now along that railroad
tAree steam pioughH which can break up the soil
for about one dollar l9od per acre. The engine is
stationary anu sweeps four or ave burrows across
the held at once. A the land Il so nearly level
there is no trouble In adjusting the cables The
pampas are yet TO compete with the prairies in sup
pying grain for the world. especially wheat
On Ihursdas last proposals were TO DO opened for
constructing lines OF telegraph across the republic In
Al directions These are 70 be constructed without
delay and then revolutions and rebelli0ns will lose
their terror 20 Argentines The wires Will carry
news faster than the Gaucho's horse, and prevent
secrecy during the incubation OF the rebellion The
central government will have the news the same
das, instead OF one month after. Immigration agri-
culture. steam pougs and railroads will follow these
lines OF telegraph.
There n an energy about the government house
never before known here. When the runor of an
Intended invasion of indians reached The government
. short time ago two regiments of troops started
next morning 10 protect the frontier. such prompt
hess giving confidence 10 the outer settlements and
everywhere.
iresijent sarmiento mas much more OF the pecu.
liar American go-aheaiativeness than some OF the
American Presidents have had.
The New York herald., 1869-05-07
The Green Mountains on Grnni-IIc H.
~troaz-with the Coinred Mem

lFr0m The Burlington w Free Press and Tmes
tSenatOria quasi anti-tiTani organ NAV Il
IN the allotment of the chief Offices at home and
aDoads iresident Grant has passed through the rxt
and perhaps most trying stage OF ha Administrations
LOOKING back IN the iull following tlr adjournment
OF the Sehaie, the snort vacation of the Cabinet
Oncers anu tue abatement vi the rush of office
seekers ~ Washington, what sOrt OF AN adminlstra
we note IN the hrst place that those who were
expecting anything but a republican administrs.
ton are ana are 10 be disappointed. WITH ar
inrignlhcant exception or two President Grant
mas appointed only republicans 10 of,ce The
talnt OF copper or John-onlsm protes fatal 20 any
mans hopes OF receiving or retaining once ~
soon a. the Presldents attention IA drawn 10 H. In
ministratlon has not thus far shown the strength
and independence which many we're hoping for
Ihe uapine, .nouRn containing O man Of culture,
stability and high personal worth IN the Secretary OF
state, q very able lawyer In the Attorney General
and an honest man N the Secretary of the Treasury