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A POLIO CONCERT HALL-fss, Fxs, Fts'
"A The msneser % great en- rcnse hos cn ected 0
re engagement " tn Billy worrel, the f-eet negro
greatest favortte OF suy sonfstress ever in Wsah-
iugton, Continued success IF Mis- Julia Price.
the pleasing singer from TIE Phiade.Hhis Oym PIE;
Miss iols Clifton, from the b umore Ne lodeon;
Miss Eva Branch, from the Continentsl; Prof.
Nschman, the veil known vlolmist and muslosi
con- motor Admission free Lunch and Rehearp-
jyl8 D,FREY, Prepr1etoy.
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1862-10-15
MAJOR JACK DOWNING.

This original and eccentric old genius says
he attended Cabinet meeting just after the
late disaster at Manassas. He addresses the
President as Kernel" and tells his story as
follows:
-" Wal" ses the Kernel, Majer it's oncom-
mon hard for old men like you, know but
you jest meet with the Cabynet this mornin,
an let US see eff some new plan can't be adopt,
ed to get out of this scrape."
Sow the time cum, took my hickery
an went in. Purity soon The different mem
bers cum droppin in, one by one, an all seem
ed highly tickled to see me, except the Sew
ard, who has never forgiven pe for exposir
his Ge-cpshin on Linkin wen he altered my
" Constitushinal Teliskope" Aftet they all
got seated, ses LinkIn, ses he, Gentlemen,
there's no use eny longer of doing like the
ostrcch does, stick our heads in a sand bank
an say that swe don't see it, for wer're
whipped an driven baek-in word, we have
failed Now the rale questshun is, why
have we failed? What is the cause of it p
Jest as soon as we kin find out the reason o
our failure, we shall know what to do to rem
edy it." Now" ses the Kernel, t. / wan,
every one of you to give me your frank, blan
opinion as to the reason. First, will cal
on Mr. Seward,
Seward got up, looking as pale as sheet
and ses he, Wal, it amt my fault. Ivt
paid no attenshin to the war, but have haC
my hands full in keepin furrin nashins from
interferrin, an Pve succeeded but eff shoulc
give my opinion OF the cause of The failure o
cur efforts to restore the Union, / would sal
it was OWN entirely 70 the ultra Republicans
who wanted to killslavery before they scotch
ed it. This let the cat out Of our bag befor
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1862-10-15
JUDGE CATION on THE PRESIDENTS
PROCLAMATION.
MAJOR JACK DOWNING.

Judge Cation is the present able and distin-
guished Chief Justice of the supreme Court 0
Illinois. In reply to a telegram, dated Otta-
wa, 9th September, announcing that the
Democratic Convention there had passed res
olutions, by an almost unanimous vote, con,
demning the Presidents proclamation, he
wrote as follows - -@ @
SPRINGFIELD, Sept. "A, 1862,
j. o. GLOVER, Ottawa, Illinois,
| expected it. | regret the proclamation az
an il-advised measure. 1t is tub thrown to
the Abolition whale, which may endanger the
whole ship. 1t cannot change the actual sta
tus Of the negro from what it would be with
out it. 1t weakens the hands and lays addi-
tional burdens on the shoulders of those who
are exerting every energy to support the Gov
ernment in this war to uphold and restore
| the Constitution and to suppress this rebell-
ION. May God, in his His mercy TO our bleed
ing country and endangered Constitution,
grant that it may have no worse res1lts than
| to meet the disapproval of the Democrats i'm
the free States, whose whole souls are engaged
| in the prosecution of this war. They cannot
be drawn from this support. They will pros
ecute this war with unyielding energy, while
those who have extorted this unwise measure
| from the President will be clamoring loudly
for a peace by separation. Seven months
hence you will see these words viniicated.
This country is ours to maintain rs much
| as they are those of the President and al
though he has done an unwise or unjustifahls
act, it will not warrant or induce us to aban-
don them, but stimulate it in greater Efforts
to uphold and vindicate such sacred interests
| Whatever the Administration may do this
| people will defend and uphold their Govern
ment and country until the Constitution shall
be re-establlshed over the whole land.
(Signed) j. ID. CAToN.
This reply will be appreciated, coming from.
the distinguished source it does, by oil con
servatiye men Of all parties.
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1862-10-15
WHAT PRESIDENTLINCO THINKS
OF HIS OWN PROCLAMATION.

Whilst Forney, Greeley, the n. Y. Ere''ing
| Post, and, to descend from great things to
small, the Abolition organ in this city, are re-
joicing over the Presidents emancipation
proclamation, and anticipating mighty effects
from it, such as freeing four millions of negro
slaves and setting them on to butcher their
masters mistresses, bringing the war to a
speedy conclusion and exhibiting in various
other ways the omnipotency of Abolition pow
er and policy, it may be interesting to know
what Mr.. Lincoln thinks of his own handi
work
The report of the Chicago committee sent
on to Washington city to lay the views of the
Abolition fanatics of that region before the
President and urge him to issue an ernancipa-
ton proclamation, has just made its appear
ance and contains an account of the interview,
which if its length did not preclude the idea,
we should like to lay in full before our readers
As it is we shall only subjon the Presidents
own comments or criticisms on the proclama-
ton, which was then in embryo.
The committee, urged upon the President
that God waspunishlng the nation for the sin
of slavery that the punishment would not
cease until the sin was atoned for by the wip-
ing out of slavery, and that it was Gods will
he should wipe it out. .ar .r
To which the President meekly replied
that the subject was one upon which he had
| thought much for months; that he was ap-
preached with The most opposite opinions and
| advice by religious men who were equally
certain that they represented the Divine will 7;
| and he was sure that either the one or the
other, and perhaps, in some respects, both
| were mistaken in their belief. Having ar
rived at this conclusion, IN which, We presume
every one will concur, and stated it distinctly,
as we have, to the committee, the President
humbly, but at the same time yer, shrewdly
remarked: II hope it is not irreyerent for me
to say that, If it is probable that God arould
rereal His aoiu to others on a point so con
nected pith my duty, it might be supposed
He wouid rereal II direciy to me-" Well
certainly, one might" think so, and very
naturally, too and if the parsons couldn't SEE
the point, it was owing either to blind bigotrJ
natural stupidity, or very perverted ideas o
Gods workings.
Having somewhat perplexed his pious adsi
ssrs by his singular way Of arguing the poin
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1862-10-15

prlsed sixty acres of rough soil, which by
hard labor had been made to suffice for the
moderate wants of a small and economical
family. In the market it would not bring
over three thousand dollars, and for that
amount the Deacon was bound. Yesterday
he reckoned himself rich-now he regarded
himself as pauper.
"This is indeed worse than DEATH" thought
the Deacon with stern sarrow," The Lord
has indeed smitten me in my old age.u
Little time was given for anticipation before
the blow fell. The Holbrook farm was ad
vertisad for sale at auction, to take place in
three weeks. Bills were printed and posted
about on fences, and in stores. Meanwhile
Deacon Holbrook sank into state oflistless
apathy. All day long he would sit in the
rocking chair, with his eyes fixed on the op-
poste wall, saying nothing. and apparently
on about him. His wife scarcely less sorrow.
full than himself, feared that his reason was
undermined.
Three weeks passed by and brought the day
of sale. Mrs. Holbrook would gladly have
absented herself, but her husband exhibited
more life than of late, and insisted on her be-
ing present, SO with many misgivings she be.
came an unwilling witness to the trying
scene.
The bidding commenced at $2O00.-
Gradually it went up to $1,000, and was
about to be knocked off at that sum to Squire
Clayton, when the trampling of horses hoof:
| was heard and young man with handsome
face Drowned by exposure, leaped from hi;
horse and inquired eagerly the amount Of the
last bid. On being told he exclaimed;
81 bid three thousand dollars"
| At that price it was knocked down to him
"What name sir? ?' inquired the Auction
eer.
deacon Joshua Holbrook," was the re
ply.
There was buzz of surprise, and the ques
ton was who is he p passed from one t
another.
Father, mother don't you know your
boy 2" asked the young man, with emotion
Deacon Holbrook'S eyes lighted up with joy
Silently he opennd his arms. The reconciia
tion was complete.
Henry subsequently explained that having
been successful in the mines he had wished t.
return Unexpectedly, when upon his arrival il
! New York he had learned his fathers mis-
fortune be had instantly made what haste HI
could to his native village, and fortunately al
rived in time to prevent the sacrifice of th
| farm. -.a. ..-...g
The Lord hath rebuked my vain pride ali
the harshness of my heart that led me to tur
away an only son" said the Deacon soIemnly
/ Henceforth may our hearts be filed with lov
that faleth not" And his wife and son rcyer
emily said, "Amen!"
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1862-10-15
0oet's Gorner.
THE LIGHT AT HOME.

The light at home how bright it beams
When evening shades around US fall;
And from the lattice far it CLEANS
To love. and rest, and comfort all.
When wearied with the tolls of day,
A strife for glory, gold, or fame,
How sweet to seek the quiet way,
Where loving lips will lisp our name.
When through the dark and stormy night
The wayward wanderer homeward HES,
How cheering is the twinkling light,
Which through the forest gloom he spies
1t is the light of home, he feels
That loving hearts will greet him there,
And softly through his bosom steals
TIE JOY and love that Danish care.
The light at home! How still and sweet
1t peeps from yonder cottage door
The weary. .laborer to greet
When the rough tolls of day are o'er
Sad is the soul that does not know
The blessings that its beams impart,
The cheerful hopes and joy that flow,
AMI tighten up the heaviest heart.
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1862-10-15
CUISINES 0utirfs.

bacon STAND.-NichoIsOn Pa. - c. L
I'D JACKSON, Proprietor. fvln49tf
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1862-10-15

EXECUTIONS
.Fex CONSTABLE'S SALES
JUSTICES Conssable's, and legal Blanks of all
kinds Neatly and Correctly printed on good Paper,
and for sale at the Office of the North Branch
Democrat"
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1862-10-15

II IME FoR FARMERS, AS A FERTILIZER
IL for sale at YERN0Y'S.
Meshoppsn, Sept lS, 1861.
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1862-10-15

TT COOPER. PHYSICIAN i SURGEON
Il. Newton Centre, Luzerne County Pa.
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forth from home, a wanderer, he knew not
whittier, with not one effort on his faith her's
part to stay him.
The Placer herald., 1862-03-15
General Stone.

The Washington correspondent of the
San Francisco Bulletin offers the subjoined
paragraph in favor of Gen. Stone who is
now incarcerated at Fort Lafayette.
But justice is due also to The living, and
in that view let me state what General Nc
CIellan's explanation Of the Balls Bluff af-
fair is as it will at some day be publicly
and officially stated. Colonel Baker left
for the scene of his labors on the Upper
Potomac with Major Generals commission
in his pock t, which, however, be had not
yet formally accepted. He left with the
determined purpose to get in the advance,
bring on an engagement with the enemy
in which he expected to win success, and
then dash on to Leesburg and seize the hon
or of capturing and occupying that import.
ant position. 1t was brave and honorable
enterprise, and he had not doubt Of his
ability to accomplish it. How much of bis
plan he related to General Stone have not
heard, for the latter is exceedingly reticent
on this as on all other points connected with
his profession, assuming as his motto the
proposition, that it is soldiers duty to
obey orders, and not talk about himself.
But it is certain that he insisted upon cross
ing the river and attempting an advance.
Stone opposed the plan with much energy;
but as Colonel Baker exhibited his COM
mission Of Major General, which he was
about to cept land would thus rank Stone
and be his superior officer,) Stone failed to
exercise the authority actually vested in him
SELF and permitted Colonel Baker to follow
out his own inclination, with what result we
all know. These are the simple facts; and
if General Stone is blameable for anything
it is because he did not pursue a course
which would have been pronounced arbitrary,
unjust, and would have been suspected Of
being influenced by pique because the Pres-
had seen fit to send Volunteer Major Cen
eral to outrank him. Let the future decide
as to the accuracy of this statement.
The Placer herald., 1862-03-15

SPRING STYLE OF HATs.-Lamott Of Sac.
ramento, who always keeps pace with the
improvements of the trade, and has become
so celebrated as fashionable halter, has
brought outhis spring style of hats, which
areneat and becoming. His advertisement
will be found in to'day's paper, and as the
fine weather is about coming on the winter
stiles" will be thrown aside for head gear
more suitable to the season. Lamott is
the man to supply the nesdsdarticle.
The Placer herald., 1862-03-15
AMERICAN HOTEL,
GENERAL STAGE OFFICE,
Auburn, Placer County, Cal.
STEPHENS & EDGINGTON, Proprietors.

VTHE above proprietors having recently lt;Gi
Il taken the American Hotel, at Auburn, ni1.
and reftted it with entire new bedding, and o'ne!-
wise improved it, feel confident that their eAPe-
rence will enable them to render entire sa''S'"'-
tion to all who may become their guests. ,ha
Plaza, and has the advantage of being ire-proo,
building; and the Purlors and Bed.R Rooms, "to ho
pleasant and we'll furnished, and will always "'
found neat and clean.
THE TABLE AND BAR
will be supplied with the best that can oc no pv
cured for the comfort of those who may peco"0
their patrons. con,nv
%-The Office of the California Stage Compan1 n1
is kept at this Hotel, where passengers c"h n"tch
the stage daily for Sacramento, Nevada, Dq'T" pI"
Flat, Iowa Hill, Yankee Jims, Forest Hill f'"-
cerville, and Marysvlle.
Auburn March Is, 1862.-my
The Placer herald., 1862-03-15
Administr ator's Sale of Real Estate.

0uAAuA0tA dVVA 00AO VI 49, cvv.
NOTICE is HEREBY GIVEN, that IN puas Of
~ suance of the order of the Probate Ieo.n;o
the county of Placer in the State OF Caet; ,oeo in
made on the 10th day of February, A.. W. ,aosased.
the matter of the estate of Jacob KAISER state
the undersigned, Administrator OF saiu s;Jder
will sell at public auction, to the higness "a pro-
for cash, and subjec to confirmation oy '''
bate Court on ,oeo
Thursday, the 18th day Of Marc"' -
between the hours of IL and IL O'CLOCK a. .o;a
the door of the Court House, in AuD"au, aa.ote n
county, all the right title interest ana a.h and
the said intestate at the time OF nis ue,n state
all the right title and interest that sne s'u
has, by operation of law or otherwise. s.;J in
other than or in addition to that OF inc s'' M mo
testote. Mt the time of his death. in ana ~ "" and
following described property, situate, yi"s 81 fol-
being in the said county and descrioeu. .So :" .er.
lows. to-wit: One undivided onehalf OF :."atea ..v
tain town lot known as the Brewery Lo1' ",on- su"
in the town of Auburn, on Rich Ravlne, con~h on The
ing about eighteen acres, and boundeu ~ ~ vest
north by the land of W. f. Miller, on 'ne ,ond
by the land of Hobault on the south .ooJ 'uo of
Of John Russell, on the east by the homes''s same
VIM. Duncan and John Russell, being '.e '.ecsther
lot on which the Brewery is sltuateu' 'oi;l wild
with the Brewery buildings and al v9EsTt1NER, 9sIS
ings and fixtures thereon. GEO. A.. hEn:.or dec.
Admir- of the estate OF jacob h''''''
C. ]. Hillyer, Adm.'s Atty.
February 18th, l862.-4w
The above sale is hereby postponed uns 'Hsa at il
day, the oath day of April, A. D. a0y aJmr.
o'clock, AN. GEO. A. kEHHNrN'
March 18th, lS62.-td
The Placer herald., 1862-03-15
A NARROW EscApE.-Mr. George Yerick

A NARROW EscApE.-Mr. George Yerick
and partners felled tree on their mining
claim, near "Fort Togem," on Tuesday last
by cutting around its roots. The tree
fell very suddenly catching Mr.. Yerrick
under one Of the limbs, fortunately it was
curved where it crosse his body. He
had his back badly sprai"ed but no limbs
broken. He will be out in few weeks
again. all right we hope. George "bully"
for that "curve."
The Placer herald., 1862-03-15
E1press.

The BoDY OF EDWARD G1LpERr-Th.
body OF Edward Gilbert, California inn.
nalist, and in early days member Of .' Co..
gress, from this State (who was killed hv
Gen. Denver in duel, ), has been transfs,sa
from Yerba Buena to Lone Mountain Cems, ;,
terry. The removal was done under 49,.
auspices Of the Eureka Typographical I1n;on. ."V
The Placer herald., 1862-03-15

CApRIcIoUs.-Th The weather is acting CO.
Notwithstanding and weeping alternate
days; or, as yesterday, raining consumately
in the morning, and beautifully clear in the
after part Of the day. Although very annoy.
ing after having passed through such del
uging winter, the signs of approaching pleas
ant season is unmistakable
The Placer herald., 1862-03-15

CoMB'NATIoN.-The troupe and animal.
connected with Dan Rice's show, arri.ed 40 40
San Francisco, on the Golden AGE. on F.;a'" sS a.
on their return from trip extending throus{
year and half in South and C.ugI Cau.gt,
America. 1t is their intention to co,''h:n I.aI
with Joe Pentland's Overland Circu. mt;.s
is expected to arrive here soon and c;ve SI: a~I;
bition throughout this State. e'' 0A"'-
The Placer herald., 1862-03-15

RETURNING TO IRELAND.-During the
month of December, 1861, 4;5lO emigrnts
reached Liverpool, on their return to their
homes. They were PrinciPIy natives Of
Ireland.
The Placer herald., 1862-03-15
Senator McDougal carries his Life in his
Hands.

We once heard of a man who SWAN a
river after his head was cut off, and the mar.
rator OF the story on being closely question
ed declared, that it was done by the decapi-
tated individual carrying the head in his
teeth.
Senator McDougal, i, seems, performed a
similar feat in California,-he carried mis- life
in his hand for months. We did not see
him do it, nor do we know any one, nor have
we ever heard Of any one, who did see him
packing that precious life about in that man.
ner, but we cannot doubt that he did so,
since lie solemnly AYERS the fact in the Sem
ate of the United States. In his speech in
support Of the expulsion of Senator Bright
he says:
IL was at war in California in January last;
"In the mantainance Of the opinions l am
"now maintaining, had to 90 armed to pro-
"tect myself from violence. The country,
wherever there was controversy, WAS agitated
40 it's deepest foundations. That is known
''perhaps not to gentlemen who live up in
"Maine or Massachusetts, or where you are
"foreign to all this agitation; but known to
"al people where disturbance might have
"been effective in consequence. l felt it, and
"hod to carry my life in my hand by the month,
"as did my friends surrounding me-"
The General does not inform US who it
was that sought to rob him of life, and rem
dered it necessary for him to carry those
horse pistols There was Senatorial cleo.
tion on the tapis at the time, and the busy peo-
pie about the capitol were generally pretty
we'll loaded, and the General must have had
himself "cocked and prmed" in self defence.
His active opponents politically at that elec-
ton were Denver, Nugent and Randolph.
1t could not have been either of those gen
tlemen, they would not seek his life. 1t
must have been some of those knights of
the Golden Circle" that we have read of, but
no one has ever seen in these parts. They
are a naughty set of fellows, and scared a
great many good people at the last general
election. No doubt they took advantage OF
the General, and came about him slate O
nights" but finding him with life in hand
and pistol primed backed down from their
fendish designs. This was probably the
reason why the General declared in his 4th
of July speech, that those who did not agree
with him in regard to the policy Of the gov
ernment should be run out Of the country
A stri,t sense Of justice would naturally
bring him to that conclusion. They don't
have any Of those reasonable and blood
thirsty Knights of the Golden Circle up
in Maine or Massachusetts, and the peril the
General has passed through in California,
will greatly astonish the people of those
States, s,-almost as much, indeed as it does
his constituents of California.
The Placer herald., 1862-03-15

g1he Sacramento Valley Railroad re-
mains in good running order despite the
late storms, and passenger and freight trains
make regular trips. A great deal Of freight
is passing over the road, showing that there
is heavy demand for goods in the noun.
tains to replensh the stocks that have ma
terially diminished during our storm season.
The Placer herald., 1862-03-15

The AMERICAN HorEL.-This House has
passed into the bands Of Messrs Stephens 4
Edgington, who will make popular landlords
They have procured new bedding, &C., and
intend to reft the house up in superior
style for tee accommodation of the public.
The Placer herald., 1862-03-15

The small pox has broken out among the
Spanish population Of San Jose, and the
health officers have taken every precaution
to prevent its spreading among the citizens.
The Placer herald., 1862-03-15

SALMON RIvER.-The Brother Jonathan
left San Francisco on Saturday last with
about 800 passengers for Salmon river and
Cariboo. The late accounts from the North
Of rivers and trails being ice and snow bound
is checking travel in that direction until the
season is more favorable.
The Placer herald., 1862-03-15

a Man KILLED.-James Murphy was
killed at Quartz Flat, near Virginia, in this
county, on Thursday last, by the caving in
Of his mining claim. lie was about 81
years of age, and had been in California
about three years. He has wife and fam
lily in Springfield, Massachusetts. Mr.. Muir
ply was buried in Virginia yesterday.
The Placer herald., 1862-03-15

A FREE BRIDaE.-A man in the upper
part of this county, wishing to let the trav-
cling public know that he had thrown his
bridge open for free travel, placed upon it a
black flag. which signifies mo quarters given
or taken" Express.
The Placer herald., 1862-03-15

EH- The Legislature will adjourn on the
3Oth inst-provided always that members
do not conclude to legislate beyond that
time.
The Placer herald., 1862-03-15

A CHANGE FOR THE Parkinson
advertises this week new goods Of the latest
and most fashionable styles at Sacramento
prices.
The Placer herald., 1862-03-15

R-Late news from Mexico says the
Allied powers and the Mexican Govornmen,
have agreed to open negotiations for peace
The Placer herald., 1862-03-15

Ar THE VARIETY SroRE.-Mr. Gwynn il
in receipt of fresh Stock of Hardware
Plows, Harrows, ETC. See his advertisement
to day.
The Placer herald., 1862-03-15

EE- The roads are in bad plight, and they
continue so unsettled that teaming and
stageing is Iaborious in the extreme. Con
siderable freight is going forward to the
mountains, however: and the stages are car
lying good loads of passengers. Mr.. Ham
ilton, proprietor Of the stage line between
Folsom and Dutch Flat, is making regular
trips and making almost as good time as in
dry weather.