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North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1862-11-19
whittier are we Drifting.

The philadelphia Bulletin, an Abolition
sheet, asks the question "whitber are we
drifting 2" to which the Evening Journal, an
independent paper Of the same city, replies :
You are drifting toward the rude breakers,
upon which you have so industriously labor
ed to wreck our good old Ship of State.
You are drifting far away from the conf
dence of the people, whom you and your
Abolition associates have So basely BETRAYED.
You are drifting from the pinnacles Of pu
iiticar power to the lowest depths Of political
degradation.
You are drifting to the land where e straw
hats, linen pantaoons and red herring" con
tracts will no longer be tolerated.
You arc drifting, thank God where ycu
will soon be beyond the power of doing fur
ther harm to the country which was once
great and prosperous, but which, under Abo-
lition rule, has been brought to the very
verge Of ruin.
You are drifting fer out to sea, while con
servative Democracy has made preparation
to take charge of the Ship Of State Under
it's wise guidance, not only will Southern
traitors, Southern treason, and Southern re
bellon be " crushed out" but Northern Abo
litionism will forever be driven from thC
land.
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1862-11-19
PooLEs VILE MD. }
Oct l1th 1860 {

DEAR Cousin Il received your favor OF
the 1lth, Inst. yesterday, and with an aching
heart hasten to reply. | must inform you Of
your Brothers. death, although / know it will
wiring your heart, as we'll as the rest of his
friends and relations to the very core. He
died at Fairfax Seminary Hospital, Va. Sept.
Eth, from the effect of his wound. lie had a
a letter written to the Captain the 18th,
which stated that he was doing as well as
could be expected, that his wound was heal
ing slowly, and he hoped It be able to return
to his Company ere long. I e letter that
brought she news Of his death, stated that he
was buried the next day, and that TIE grave
was marked by a board bearing the maine
Regt. and day of death. We have had six kill
ed out Of our Company, and several have died,
but none seem to be missed, or to cause the
regret by the men of the Company, as the loss
Of Merit. | am sure if had heard Of the
death of Brother could not have felt worse.
He and | were promoted to the rand of cor
poral, shortly after the seven days fight be-
fore Richmond, for bavery and good conduct,
and for strict attention to duty.
know this letter must bring sad news to
you, for YOU have lost an only Brother and
one that was very dea"; but while you mourn
his loss you have the consolation that he died
a chrisci0n, ard one Of the most noble deaths
that man ever died, namely in the defence
Of his couutry's rights. He was loved and
his loss is felt b. the whole Company for he
never shrank from duty nor danger whenever
he was needed. But his duties are done. and
[ tr1st he he has gone to a home where wars
never eomeg to join others that have gone
before, and if we live as we should here on
earth, sooner or later we shall join him in that
blessed land.
We are at Poo!es Vile, MI but how long
we shall stay here am unable to say. Last
/ Sunday we were chasing Stuarts rebel cavalry
all day, they had made a raiq into Nd. and Pa
and took of 4 lot horses, out owing to baJ
management Of the officers they escaped int,
Va again. But must close Good Bye,
Please write soon.
c. p. PoST.
| N. \. OSBORN.
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1862-11-19


contemplation OF scenes that are even now
transpiring on our southern borders. Here
are his words--they ought to be inscribed
Upon every door of the Capitol
"Abolltion should no longer be regarded as
an imaginary danger. The Abolitionists, let
me suppose, succeed in their present aim of
uniting the inhabitants of the free states as
one man, against the inhabitants Of the slave
states. Union on the one side will beget un
ion on the other. And this process of recip-
rocal consolidation will be attended with all
the violent prejudices, embittered passions,
and impacable animosities which ever de-
graded or deformed human nature. 4 vir-
ttal dissolution of the Union will have taken
place, while the forms of its existence remain
The most valuable element of Union, mutual
kindness, the feelings of sympathy, the fra
ternal bonds, which now happily unite us,
will have been extinguished for ever. One
section will stand in me"acing and hostile ar
ray against the other. The collision of opin.
ion will be quickly followed by the clash q
arms. | will not attempt to describe scenes
which now happily lie concealed from oul
view. Abolitionlsts themselves would shrink
back in dismay and horror at the contempa
ton of desolated fields, conAagrated cities
murdered inhabitants, and the overthrow o
the fairest fabric of human government that
ever rose to animate the hopes Of civilized
man. Nor should these aboliionists fattel
| themselves that if the can succeed in theil
object of uniting the people of the free states
! they will enter the contest with numerical
| superiority that must insure victory. All
history and experience proves the hazard anc
uncertainty of war. And We are admonishet
! by holy writ that the race is not to the swift
nor the battle to the strong. But if they
were to conquer, whom would they conquer
y foreign foe -one who had insulted our flas
| invaded our shores, and laid our count ~
waste No. sir; No sir! 1t would be
| conquest without laurcls, without glory;
| self, suicidal eonquest-a conquest of broth
ers over brothers. achieved by one over an
other portion Of the descendants Of common
| ancestors, Who nobly pltdgng their lives
| their fortunes, and their sacred honor, had
fought and bled side by side, in many hare
battle on land and ocean, severed our coun
try from the British crown, ard established
| our national independence. ."-Curb Demo
crdt
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1862-11-19
Another Soldier Fallen.

Merit Osborn, died Sept 18th, from the ef-
fects of q wound received in a skirmish Aug
Goth. Merit enlisted at Tunkhannock under
Capt. Sides in the fall Of 1861, and has ever
been one of the foremost in battles, snd well
deserved the praise his gallant Captain award
ed him.
The following letter from Charles P. Post
conveying the intelligence of the Death of our
young friend, Merit Osborn, to his friends
and relations in Falls, we cheerfylly give a
place in our columns.-Ed.
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1862-11-19
Death of Hon. James MAIDS on Porter.

Death of Hon. James MAIDS on Porter.
EAsToN, Nov. l4-Hon. James Madison
Porter died at his residence, in This place, this
morning, in the 20 year of his age lie was
a son of Cen Andrew Porter, oc the Revou
tionary war, and himself served in the war of
1912.
During the war of 1924. while Mr.. Por-
ter was law student in Philadelphia, the
city was threatened by the British, and he
volunteered and served as a Lieutenant du-
ring that emergency, until discharged by the
Government. Judge Porter was one Of tie
trainers of the present Constitution of Penn
Sylvania, and one of the most prominet mem
bers of the Convention. In March, 1913,
President Tyler appointed him Secretary Of
War on the Reorganization Of the Cabinet
upon the death Of President Harrison. This
important bureau was most ably conducted
10y Judge Porter, and although ne was only
about year in the Cabinet, he had so insra-
tiated himself in the esteem Of those connect
ed with that departma mt that up to tie time
Of his death the old officers of the army held
him in grateful remembrance. Since then he
held many prominent positions. lie was
President Judge of the Twenty-second Judi
cal District, member Of the Legislature and
other positions. He was the leading spirit of
all the public improvements connected with
the borough Of his adoption. He was one OF
the founders of Lafayette College, and for
twenty-five years President of the Board of
Trustees. He was, also. fer upwards of forty
years, a member of the ancient and honorable
order Of Free anl Accepted Masons, in which
body he held numerous responsible offices,
and was perfect ASHER in the PATERNITY
lie was truly, in himself, an institution of his
place, public benefactor. His whole life was
marked with charity as beautiful to behold
as it was fruitful COR happiness in it's infuen-
ces on all who knew him.
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1862-11-19
Resistance to the Draft in Wisconsin

There appears to be disposition every
where to oppose the draft. In Azankee coun.
ty, Wisconsin, an excited mob seized the
draft box and destroyed the rolls, and carried
on high game generally private residences
were attacked property stolen and destroyed !;
persons who refused to participate in the
revolt where maltreated. the provost mar
shrl was obliged to call out GOO soldiers to
assist in restoring ordea and capturing the
parties.
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1862-11-19

E&- Two Of Gen. Mcclellan staf7s were
arrested by order OF the authorities at Wash
ington. Other memters Of this staff it is
reported. will soon be put under arrest also.
The n. Y Herald suggests that the General
himself be arrested and imprisoned at Wash
ington. SO that in case that city is again
,hrea,,n d with capture by the rebel wi
be on hand to save il again. Pretty good for
Bennett.
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1862-11-19

is. The people have been called to 81:
in judgment upon the Republican party and
they have pronounced It and its organs want
ing:-wanting in capacity-wanting in wis
dom-wanting in integrity-wanting in loyal
ty-wanting in love for the Constitution as
it is wanting in proper appreciation Of tho
blessings of peace-wanting in ability to car
ry on war-wanting in fidelity to its pedg
es to the peolpe-wanting in respect for Con-
stitutional obligations. And having beef
found wanting in all these essential qualities
it found itself, on the evening after the elee'
ton wanting the support and confidence oil
free, intelligent, patriotic, and loyal people
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1862-11-19

fLL1NEols.-The city Of Springfield, Lin
coins home, gave the Democratic ticket orer
GOO majority on the 4th inst. The State vo-
ting Democratic by over 14,00e, chane OF
more than 10000. This in itself should be
sufficient to cause the Preident 10 withdraw
his Abolition Proclamation.
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1862-11-19

SIMON CAMERON has returned he arrived at
his, residence Lochiel:" on Monday last.
1t was almost universally said at the time of
his appointment, that he would moi stay lon
ger than to claim his outfit and salary. 1t is
said that he has in addition to this effected a
very handsome speculation in coal oil.
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1862-11-19
Frecmout turns Up,

Simultaneous with the removal of General
Mcclellan, Fremont makes his appearance in
New York, direct from New Orleans, and
posts for Washington. We shall not be al
all surprised to hear Of the Pathfinder's pro-
motion. He is ;Inder the wing of the radical
dIsunionists, and they have undoubtedly been
the chief means of the removal of Mcclellan
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1862-11-19
Tax Oh Marriage Certificates.

People, it seems, can't get married witlrou
being taxed for the luxury. An exchange
states that the Commissioner of internal Rev
enue has decided that all marriage certificates
must have ten cent stamp upon them or else
be declared invalid, and penalty enforced
against those rot issuing them, which in addi.
tion to fines may be the separation of the par
ties.
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1862-11-19
Senator Rayard Rebnked.

Senator Bayard, while speaking at Whining
ton last eXI erienced an unpleasant interruption
which rapidly dispersed his audience, of which
a considerable proportion were ladies', stitsd
the disIoya, orator. Some clever patriot had
put into the stove a quartity OF sulphur and
assafGtida, which proved more powerful than
Bayard's eloquencc.-7tiJune Washington
Correspondence.
1t is ceverness, it is patriotism, it is wins,
the Tribune admires, to silence the speech {
gray haired old man a senator Of the United
States, and drive ladies from his audience
with the stencil Of burning sulphur and assa-
fptida ! 1t is jus. such cleverness as may be
expected from vulgar partizans of the john
Brown stripe, who glory in the degradation
Of the white race to the level of the negro.
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1862-11-19
who we have Beaten at the Late Elections

At the late elections, says the Starke
County Democrat, we have defeated all kinds
of fools, fanatics and traitors.
Let us see whom we have defeated:
We haze defeated the Negro Worshippers
We have defeated the Abolitionists.
We have defeated the Fanatics.
We have defeated the opposers of Free
Speech and Free Press.
We have defeated tyranical Administra-
ton.
We have defeated the Inhdels
We have defeated the political Preachers
We have defeated the DerH.
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1862-11-19

E By some misunderstanding between
the editor and the typos, the very able and
convincing letter OF ex President Buchanan
in reply to that of Gen. Scott, attacking hun
and his administration was omitted IN tins
weeks issue We hope to he able o give
it to our readers in our next.
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1862-11-19
Come to Life,

Only few months ago the abolition
presses rang with the cry that the Democrat
ic party, as party, was dead and buried
If this was true "a: Tie time, they must &
NIT that there has been glorious resurrec-
tion-the dead has come to life, and is every
day giving unmistakable evidence of extraor-
dinaly vitality.
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1862-11-19

The following farewell order was read to
the troops composing the Army of the poto-
mac, on dress parade
HEADQUARTERS, ARMY OF THE PoroMAc ,
Camp near Rectortown, Nov. 7, 1862 &
Officers and Soldiers Of The Army ofthe
Potomac An order of the President de-
wolves upon Major General Burnside the
command of this army. In parting from you,
cannot express the love and gratitude |
bear YOU As an army You have grown up
under my care. In you / have never found
doubt and GOODNESS. The battles you have
fought under my command will proudly live
IN our national history. The glory you have
achieved-our perlls and fatigue--the broken
forms of those whom wounds and sickness
have disabled--the graves of our comrades,
fallen in battle and by disease--are the
strongest assertions which can exist among
men united still by an indissolube bond that
we will be comrades in supporting the Cen
stitution of our country and the nationality
ofits people.
GEORGE B. MCCLELLAN,
Major General U. S. Army.
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1862-11-19

E We find the following among the
Washington dispatches of November 5th in
the Philadelphia Press:
A murder was committed in this CITY to.
day. An irsEman was killed by negro.
All told in two lines. ii the Irishmep had
Killed the niegerlt 1t would have taken half g.
esluRA to toll tie story.
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1862-11-19
That a Fact.

Abolitionists will have a harder time going
up Salt River than the Democrats had two
years ago; not on account Of the low stage
Of water, but because each Emancipator will
have to tote niger on his back ~
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1862-11-19
Very respectfully,
Your obedieat servant,
THOS. II. BURROWES.

Superintendent Commra Schoolc
DEHARTMENT OF COMMON ScHooLs,
Harrisburg, Nov. IL. 1862
AsS Editors in the State are reouested
to insert the foregoing, and County supcrin
tendants will take measures to bring il 70
the attention Of Ministers of all denomina-
tions in their respective counties. novlI.
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1862-11-19
TUNKHANNOCK, PA.
Wednesday, Nov. 19, i S62

IL The news from the seat of war is
comparatively unimpoI tant. A ba title is SAID
to be impending.
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1862-11-19
The NeXtCoprresS.

The next Congress, according to the esti-
mate of the New York Herald, will stand lOl
Democrats and Conservatives to SO Abolition
ists.-The Democracy are coming, Father
Abraham -
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1862-07-23

ONE OF E'M-The man in the city of Chica-
go who is most blatant and abusive in his talk
of Republicans, designating them ''nigger
worshippers," promote OF ssnigger equali-
ty," &c, &c, is, we are told by good author
ity, the father OF at least five children by a
negro woman-not yellow woman but reg
ular African with pecuiarities of her race
And it is hinted by our informant that of
these children four were sold into slavery by
their father, though the mother was free
Chicago Tribune
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1862-07-23
pRoPOsALs WANTED LCLEARFTELI

Il CREEK BRIDGE.-Sealed proposals will be
received by the President and Directors of the
Clearield Bridge Company, at the office of James
u. Graham in Cearfeld up to and including
August ID, 1862, mt o'clock, p. NJ for the build
ing of covered bridge across Cearfeld creek, at
point where the Snoweshoe & Packeryille turn
pike road crosses said creek
The said bridge to be built of the heighth, and
after the manner of the bridge across the river
Goodfellows, two abutments and pier in the CEN
tre with two arched spans each of the length of
one hundred feet, the contractor to be entitled to
the use of the stone now upon the ground, and to
be required to fill up the ends of the bridge in
good and substantial manner, with wing walls to
protect the filing. The work to be commenced
immedi ately after the letting is declared and the
bridge completed at as early date as possible
j. b. GRAHAM, President
w W Belts; Secretary. July 90, 1862
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1862-07-23
Tag RAF TsMAn's JOURNAL.

candidate for Surveyor General, when the fol-
lowing gentlemen We're placed in nomination !:
Wm S. Ross, of Luzerne county.
7. g. Shannon, of Allegheny county.
Jonathan E. Meredith, of Allegheny county
Pending the balloting. the names of Messrs.
Shannon and Meredith were Withdrawn. when
on motion, the nomination OF Mr. Ross was
made unanimous.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1862-07-23
Gerry S tore,
In N. e. corner of the Conrad House.
PHILLIPSBURG pa

The undersigned having purchased the gro
Gerry establishment of j. Ii. Caller would inforln
the citizens of Phllipsburg and yicil ty that she
has on hand large stock of Groceries such as
-four, bacon, molasses, sugar. tea. coffee rice pep
per, cinnamon, carbon oil tobacco. cigars and
other articles kept in a store of this kind all Of
which viii be sold cheap for cash.
June Is. 1852 pd. MARY CALLER
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1862-07-23

"The Louisville journal says: The report
Of our capture of Gen. Magruder at Rich
mond is untrue. Magruder is good fighter
and a greater drnker He drinks much
whiskey, that, if he were buried, corn and ry e
would spront from the ground for quarter OF
4 mile in all directions from his grave.'
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1862-07-23

q a. for the relief of the Sick and Distressed
afflicted with Virulent and Chronic Diseases, and
especially diseases of the Sexual Organs. Medi-
cal advice given gratis by the Acting Surgeon.
Valuable reports on Spermatorrhea or Seminal
Weakness, and other diseases of the Sexual Or
gans, and on the New Remedies employed in the
Dispensary, sent in sealed letter envelopes, free
of charge. Address
Dir. j. SKILLIN H0UGHT0N, Howard Associa-
ton, No South Ninth St, Philadelphia, Pa.
July 23, 1862.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1862-07-23

STRAf COW.-My COW has been m;ssi--
- since the llth of July last 1t is supnos.3
she went from Clcartield in the direction of N
Blue Ball and ii is reported that she was seen -
the old turnpike couple miles beyond Clearsal5
bridge about the Goth. She is fresh Of or,li-s-
size and in color light red and white sno,tcIi
Any person returning her or giving me inform
ton OF her will be suitably rewarded
July 23 1862 J. B. M'ENAITv
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1862-07-23

T. EySTRAY.-Camet to the premises Of ,bo.--,
"a seriber in Decatur township. Clearfeld eo1-
~, some time in the month of October. 1851 -.
eve sheep, since which time there has been an 4;
crease OF one The owner is requested 70 cen.
forward, prove property, pay charges and taLa
them away, or they WIN be disposed Of as the a.
directs. d. SH0WALTER
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1862-07-23

The REsoLUTIONs.--In another column will
be found the resolutions passed by the recent
Peoples State Convention. They are earn.
est and explicit, and free from all party Grim
inations-invite the cooperation of all men
who love their country.in the endeavor to
rckindlo such patriotic fire as shall utterly
consume all those who strike at the Union
established by our fore fathers-give a hearty
and unefuivcal support to the State and Ma
tional Administrations--cxpr continued
confidence in the honesty, capacity and patri
otism Of the President, and of those in author
ity-commend the skill, bravery and endur-
ance OF our noble army and uavy-favor the
prosecution of the war with renewed vigor and
erergy, until the existing rebellion is utterly
crushed out, and the authority of the Govern
ment re-established over the entire Union-in
fact, they arc eminently patriotic throughout,
and, no doubt, express the true sentiments of
all loyal citizons of Pennsylvania and OF the
whole country,
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1862-07-23

\ large and enthusiastic meeting was held
at Milwaukee on the 18th. Resolutions were
passed, and speeches made by prominent
Democrats and Republicans in favor of arm
ing and using the loyal blacks in whatever ca
pacity may be deemed cXpedient.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1862-07-23

grand war meeting was held at Bangor,
Maine, on tho 18TH Much enthusiasm prevail
cd. The meeting was addressed by Vice Pres.
;dent HamliD, and others.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1862-07-23

, t uesday another hard artillery fight, and no
rest for But my letter is now much long
er than had intended, and for this time viii
close. d, SD p. Y.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1862-07-23

A Sixty-nine pounder she'll burst near an
lri8hman in one of the trenches. Pat coolly
surveyed the rains the fragment had made
and exclaimed, "Be Jaburs thin IS the fel-
lows to soften the wax in a mans car!''
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1862-07-23
SCnooL DIRECTORS 6 TEACHERS

- The County Superintendent viii erdeavo- =
meet Teachers, Directors and Citizens at the pla.
and date named. at 9 o'clock A NJ
Beccaria and Guelich. September % and 81 d.
Janesyile.
Chest, Ferguson and Jordan, on 4th and 5,h ..
AnsonYtlIe.
Knox, on 9th at New Mllport
Bloom, Lumber-city and Penn, on tn and g,b
al Pennville
Bell, Burnside, Chest and Washington, on 10Th
and llth, at New Washington,
Curwensyiile and Pike. on 18th and 18th, a,
Curwensyile
Clearfeld, Goshen and Lawrence on 18th and
18th at Clearfeld.
Bradford on 18th and 18TH at Peters school.
house.
Graham and Morris on 10th and 10th at KyIs,.
town.
Covington and Karthaus on 2ith and 2jth near
John Reiters.
Girard on 26th at Congress Hill
Brady on 29th and Both at Luthersburg
Union on October ! ST Mt Welty's.
Huston and Fox on Sd at Hickory Kingdom
Boggs on 9th at Alberts,
Decatur and Wood ward on 7th and Sth atCentre
July 30th, '62.-pd JESSE BROOMALL. Co S.