North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1862-10-08
DEMoCRATIC MASS MEETING.

Benjamin Stemples, Lemon.
Ahira Gay, Meshoppen.
Thomas Headley, Exeter.
=, Lawrence Ager, Overfeld. -
M. w. Dewitt, Tunkhanock Borough.
John Niver, Nicholson.
I'll. L. Furgerson, Falls. zoo
Fl. w. Fassett, Wihdham.
Gordon Pike, Northumberland.
Lewis Armstrong, Clinton. 10 2n''9f"i9 .
d Edward Merritt, Braintrim. 10 a''ei 7dA 30
F Harrison Constock, North branch.
[ SJ.2G. Spaulding, Forkston
Theron Vaughn, Mehoopany
John Jackson, Tunkhannock.
Harvey Sickler and Alvin Day were named
as Secretaries.
Col. V. IL. Piolette of Bradford County,
being called upon, proceeded to address the
meeting on the issues now before the people,
which he did in clear and forcibfe manner,
showing most clearly that the old Democrat
fc party was true to ali the great interests of
this country, and pointing out the duty of all
Union men to stand by the government in
this her hour of peril. His remarks were
well received and listened to with marked at
tention. He was followed by Ira G. Mitchell
of Luzerne County, in an eloquent and lucid
address, which was received with applause
He tore off the thin gauze of no party, behind
which our republican friends have SO long
concealed themselves, and said truly that
there was but the one known when it came
7 tC the dispensation Of favors, for no man, un-
less he idolized and paid devotion to the par
ty in power, was worthy of place---showing
that democrats were worthy of place in the
| front ranks and in the hottest of the battle,
but for office and its endearments, they were
reserved for men of this no party. His speech
was replete with sound reason and forcible
arguments, addressed to the understanding
and common sense of men, and was received
as such by his attentive audience.
The meeting adjourned to meet at the
Court House in the evening. --.. .
,,..-. d., EVENING MEETING. r.- .-s
| At the ringing of the bell the court room
was filled, when E. Mowrey Jr. was called to
the chair. VIM. M. Piatt, being called upon,
addressed the people briefly, joining with the
masses in thanking the distinguished speak
ers from abroad for the able and eloquent ad-
dresses made by them IN favor of the old con-
stitutional party, and for the perpetuation of
our government, and the preservation of the
Union. s s-c 7ii nr ... .-..
Fra G. Mitchell being called for, responded
to the call in forcible and well timed speech,
showing the true cause of our pending diff
culties, He stated that last season he had
been engaged in raising volunteers to go forth
to fight the battles of our country, that men
of all parties focked around the banner of our
country, except the abolitionists, and they,
for some reason was opposed to engaging in
the strife. He made powerful appeal in fa-
vor of the Union, vigorous prosecution of
the war, and the salvation of our country.
Col. Piolette was called for and proceeded
to address the meeting. He made most ell
oquent appeal to- the ladies, (many of whom
were presently showing that they too had a
duty to perform in this our couutry's peril
He spoke of the many difficulties which now
surrounded us as nation and people of the
importance of a vigorous prosecution of the
War, that peace, happiness, and prosperity
might again smile upon us, to prevent the in,
crease of an already enormous public debt,
and'to the end that this vast expenditure of
public money might cease, which, at the pres
ent rate, would soon swallow up the entire
earnings of the people. @ '
His remarks were received with favor and
listened to with attention. AT the close OF
Col. Piohet's speech, Mr.. Little was called
for; but he excused himself from the lateness
of the hour, when the meeting adjourned.
Democratic Senatorial Conference Meeting.
The Conferees of this Senatorial District,
| met according TO adiournmpnt at In cevviIIa