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The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1863-12-25

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Grateful for the liberal patronage Of his friends
and patrons In the past, Mr.. York would respect
FULLY solicit continuance Of the Same.
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HeImbOld's Extract Buchu
For all Affections and Diseases of
THE URINARY ORGANS,
whether existing In Male or Female, from
whatever cause originating, and
No Matter Of Ho,o Long Standing!
Diseases Of these Organs require the aid o
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sHCaMAN's IMPROVED
cu.OTHES WRINGER.

Biddsford, juno %. 1880.
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1863-10-07
VOL. 8, NO. 9.

3. In the Gospel and the Epistles Of the
New Testament. ! = u hs& WY
4. These various authorities prescibe rules
for the master and for the slave.
Second. The relation is sanctioned by tho
highest and most obligatory civil authorities
Of our country, and herein: -
l. By the Constitution and laws of the
United States.
2. By the Constitutions and laws of the
several States in which negro slavery exists.
3, BY the decisions OF the Supreme Court
of the United States, and these decisions are
declared by the Constitution TO be the Su-
pre- me law of the land
Third. /. A relation thus sanctioned can
n {, with propriety, be stated to be an unlaw-
full relation. ..E . ..u
g 1t cannot be dissolved, except by the
authority which established it-namely the
State Governments, or the voluntary act OF
the master. .....--. ...,
Fourth. There is no authority given to
Congress or the Government at Washington
to abolish this relation that power being
among those which are retained by the peo-
pie, or by the States affected thereby.
IL hence follows, as a logical conclusion,
that no proclamation or edict by the Presi-
dent Of the United States, or by Congress, or
by both, or by other States, can legally AFFECT
the relation of master Or slave in the States
where it is established. These outside au-
thorities cannot say to the slave Thou
mayest be made Free"
l beg to add that this argument does not
assert the relation of master and slave to be
of Divine appointment, like that of husband
and wife, and parent and child, but only that
1t is lawful one, such as master and appren-.
tice guardian and ward, trustee and cestui
que trust and others which might be stated. {.
The parties who hold these relations to each
other have certain rights aud duties, which
can only be set aside or controlled by the ex-
ercse of a lawful authority having juriscic--
tion of the subject.
I am, with sincere regard, your friend and
obedient servant. j. r. S.
| This admirable letter, it is understood. was
written by our well known townsman, Hon.
JAMES Ross SNowDEN. Its republication at
this time is very opportune, and will enable
our friends to give good answer to those
fanatics and pharfsees who have, holy hor-
ror of the relation of negro slavery, whilst
they neglect the weightier matters of the
law, justice, mercy and faith. Philadelphia
A1e
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1863-10-07
SOLDIERS, s,REMEMBER THATIT WAS
THE ABOLlTIONISTS WHO CONTEST
ED YOUR RIGHT TO VOTE!

We again refer 10 the subject of the Sol
diers vote Of 1861, that the returned soldiers
may know through whose instrumentality the
soldiers vote of that year was thrown out by
the Court.
In 1861, Judge Thompson, Aboltionist,
received majority of the votes of the citizens
of Philadelphia, at home, for the office of
Sheriff. Mr.. Ewing, Democrat, his opponent,
with the vote of the citizens at home aud in
the army, had maj ority over Thompson,
and received the certificate of election and
entered upon the duties of his office. Thomp-
son contested the right of Ewing to hold the
position, in the Common Pleas of that city,
on the ground of the unconstitutionality of
the Soldiers Vote! The Court decided in ia
vor of Thompson. The matter was carried
up to the Supreme Court, and Judges Wood
ward, Strong and Read, Abolitionist affirmed
the decision of the court below. Judge
Woodward, tden must have been governed
wholly by legal consideration in his decision
and not by party motives, for if the latter
had had any controlling influence with him,
he would not have sustained the inferior
court, and Ewing, Democrat, would have re-
tanned the Office of Sherif-the emoluments
of which are nearly equal, if not altogether,
to the salary of the President of the United
States. 1t was the cupidity Of an Abolition
ist that forced such decision and hence cast
aside the soldiers vote and thus disfranshised
them. Will the Abolition journals, in their
rawlings, tell us whether legal and Constitu-
tional motives governed Judge Woodward
and majority of the Bench, in the matter Of
Thompson vs.. Ewing, political considerations
and prejudices 2 Which2
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1863-10-07
THE TONNAGE TAX SWINDLE.

Tax payers of Wyoming county you have
an account to settle with Gov. Curtin. The
Legislature of this State, in 1861, released by
law, the Pennsylvania Rail Road Company
from the payment of Tonnage Tax, which de-
prived the State of Just Revenue to tho
amount of some three hundred fhouaand dol.
lars gear! Nay more, at that time the
Rail Road owed the State seren hundred
housond dollars for the two previous years
tax. The Legislature, in a section of the
same bill repeating the Tonnage Tag, wipod
out this debt So by this ono act of the
Legislature-which was then composed of a
twothrds Republican majority in both
IIouses-the State sustained loss of the
Tonnage Tax then amounting to 100000 q
year tit would be million year by this
time,) and also the 100000 that was due
her
Gov. Curtin engineered this plundering
Bill through the Legislature and placed his
Signature to it. Remember these facts, peo-
pie of Wyoming, when you 60 20 vote on the
18th inst.
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1863-10-07

A BAD CASE OF "NIGGER ON THE BR.,xn
Col. VIM. NJ. Stone, the Administration
candidate for Governor of Iowa, in q recent
speech made at Keokuk, said:
admit that this is an Abolition war
1t was not such in the start but the Al.
ministration has discovered that il eonld not
subdue the South else than by making il an
Abolition war, and they have done SO and
it will be continued as an Abolition war a.
long as there is one slave at the South N he
made FREQ. Iwonld r.tbsr
eat with niger, drink with nigger, live
with a nigger, and sleep with bigger, than
with Copperhead. '"'
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1863-10-07

Let it not be thought presumption in tle,
that ask YOU to pause and reflect where
your name will be then. All sir, this hour
is mad. Untruth and injustice, nay, down.
right falsehood, cover mems minds as with a
pail. Gods Justice seems to sleep. Our
country may not be saved liberty may not
survive but truth at last will prevail. God
and truth are mightier than sin and false
hood. The "loyaP' pretenders of this day
will be the TRAITORS of history. Seward &
Co. and Benedict Arnold & Co. Sir, the
men whom you stigmatize as traitors will
not be there.
Your obedient servant,
C. CHAUNCEY BURR.
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1863-10-07

pIsUNIoNIsT.-On the 1st of February.
lo5O, Senator Hale, of New Hampshire, now
A" loyalist," presented to the Senate of the
United States, two petitions from citizens of
Pennsylvania, praying, that some plan
might be devised for the dissolution of the
American Union"
Erery Republican Senator roted for the De-
tulons. Mark the names of the traitors
John P. Hale, of Massachuse it's.
William III. Seward. of New York
Salmon P. Chase, of Ohio.
In the House, on the 25th of the same
month, the petitions were presented by Josh.
ia K. Giddings, now an officer under Lin
coins Union Administration. Erery Repub.
t'cdn Representative roted for the petitions,
to wit:
Chas. Allen, of Massachusetts,.
Chas. Durkee, of Wisconsin. s.
Joshua r. Giddings, of Ohio.
Rufus X. GoodDow, of Maine.
-Haaotey Free Press.
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1863-10-07

WHICH Is RIGHr.-Hon. George W. Wood.
ward is Supreme Judge-paid by the peo-
pie for his services. He does not take tbe
Stump-though much abler speaker than
Curtin. He gives his time for which he is
paid to the State, in the performance of his
duties. Andrew G. Curtin is also paid by
the State to perform the duties of Governor
lie takes the money but spends the time for
which he is paid, in making STUMP SPEECHES
FOR HIMsELF-thus defrauding the tax pay
ers and receiving money for service which he
does not perform. Which of the two is act
ing in the best faith to the tax payers of this
State.
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1863-10-07

"We would rather see Lee advance
with his cohorts into the heart of Pennsyl-
vania than witness the Inauguration of Wood
ward as Governor Of the State." ."-Harris.
burg Telegraph (Abohtion).
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1863-10-07
Doet' s QJorufr.
THE HOUSEHOLD PET.
DY MRS. HELEN RICH.

We've a mimic man, baby,
With pair of rvugish eyes,
And a mouth of budding laughter,
And look that's very wise.
Though his hair is not in ringlets,
Or his eyes lovely brown,
He has dimples and stammer,
The delight of half the town.
And he wears peacock feather
In his little cap of plush,
And he hearkens for Kris Kringle
With quick impatient hush.
And he rides cane as bravely
As all boys of equal age,
And we think him, without question,
Quite the wonder of the age.
You should see him dance the polka,
You should hear him try to sing;
Now he ambles like pony,
Now he ties the cat with string.
Then he reads you in the paper
Of inverted ships in rows,
With his grandpa's glasses mounted
On his little comic nose.
He will ask you if the Lightning
Is afraid to hear the thunder;
And the moon upon the water
Is great and lovely wonder.
He will question you Of angels
And of things beyond the skies,
Till you cannot see planet
For the sudden tears that rise.
And he presses loving kisses
Where those tender teardrops lay,
And he tries to cheer you sweetly
In his simple earnest way.
And he tells yOu of the marvels
lie will execute and plan,
When he grows as big as papa,
When he gets to be a man.
We have named him from a hero,
We have mapped his future fair;
He shru icear poets laurel
Mid his dark and glossy hair.
We forget that we are weary,
We forget that we are old,
For our darling is beauty,
He's our little store Of gold.
We have heard of tortured bosoms,
We have heard of royal Lear,
But We know our little blessing
Will not cost our hearts tear.
For manhood looketh bravely
From the forehead of our boy,
And we hail it as token
Ola rich and perfect joy.
Oh, he's but tiny mortal,
And he may not live 70 know
How impossible the wonders
That but wait for him to grow.
And he may not know how gracious
To our souls his baby art,
But we love him all as fondly
As from death he dwelt apart
God forgive US if we listen
To parents easy pride;
God forgive us if misgui ling
That young angel by our side.
May the Father look in pity
On the love that prayeth wild,
"Take all earthly blessings from US,
Butin mercy spare our child"
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1863-10-07

-" A REBEL,,' is one who rebels against
the Constitution.
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1863-10-07

Nj. CAREY, NJ. D. Graduate of the n
J. N. Institute, CincinnatD would respectfully
announce to the citizens of Wyoming and Luzerne
Counties that ne continues his regular practice in the
various departments of his profession. May found
ut his office or residence when not professionally alb
ent
e Particular attention given to the treatment
Chronic Diseas.
entremoreIand, Wyoming Co. Pa-v2n2
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1863-10-07
WALLS HOTEL.
LATE AMERTCAN HOUSE

041 X Al N1 1SAS1 O114V 11OODII
TUNkHANNOCk, WYOMING CO, PA
THIS establishment has recently been reftted and
l. furnished in the latest style. Every attention
will be given to tho comfort and convenience of those
who patronze the House
T. B. WALL, Owner and Proprietor.
Tunkhannock, September IL, 1861.
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1863-10-07

IT 9. COOPER, PHYSICIAN L SURGEON
H. Newton Centre, Luzerne County Pa.
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1863-10-07

HTTM NJ. PIATT, ATTORNEY AT LAW, Of
wv fee in Stark's Brick Block, Tioga St, Tunk-
hammock Pa.
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1863-10-07
gusiness 0ntires,

bacon STAND.-NicholsOn, Pa. - c. L
ID JACKSON, Proprietor. [vln49tfl
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en Gr0und Plaster fin Quantities
A ana st prices to suit purchasers, now for sale a
sshcppeD Dy E Mowny In
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1863-10-07

CEO. g. TUITION, ATTORNEY AT LAW,
Vt Tunkhannock Pa. Office In Stark's Brick
Block, Tioga street.
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1863-10-07

- for sale at VEPNoV
MeshoPpen. Sept ls 1861.
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TO NERVOUS SUFFERERS OF BOTH
SEXES.

v. SMITH, NJ D., PHYSICIAN & SURGEON,
% Office on Bridge Street, next door to the Demo-
erat Once, Tunkhannock, Pa.
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Nurtt Branrb 4ematrat,

Terms-l copy year, Tin advance) sl5O. II
not pain within six months, $500 will be charged
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1863-02-17

plank in favor of free and equal or negro
suffrage. We have the cid democratic
platform Of 40 before us, and speak from
the records; but they spoiled the whole
thing by running Nelson Dewey for Gov
ernor upon said abolition platform, and as
we happened to know him to be then as
now opposed to that abolition platform, we
voted the Fhig ticket that year, not be-
cause we approved wing measures but 10
show our indignation toward mere profess
ing, unreal party platforms. For three or
four years afterwards the wing party be-
came more and more an,i-slayerylzed, and
we helped them along-while the demo
cratic patty strayed southwark until at last
nothing was or is left buL fidelity to the
South, infdelity to the North.
What Mr.. Lee says Of the present delp-
ocratic party is true 10 the letter; every
democrat Of the present party of that name
must hold that Gen. Andrew Jackson was
traitor to his country, a tyrant, viola
tor ofthe constitution, pe1ured villain
and transgressor Of the laws; also, that JEFF
ferson and Washington and all the old
patriots were no better than Jackson.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1863-02-17
Lancaster Union Club.

Pursuant to adjournment, the Lancaster
union club met at the Court House, Fri.
day evening, Feb. 18th, Esqr. Burr pres
ent and presiding.
The Committee appointed at the last
meeting to frame petition to the ieglsla-
ture for an act to organize the militia o.
of the State reported the following, which
was adopted:
We, the undersigned citizsns of Grant
county, would respectfully represent to
your honorable body, the necessity of pro
viding by law fora complete organization
Of the militia of this State, of all fighting
nen between the ages Of Is and SIS, with
10 other exemptions than those specially
allowed by the laws of the United States.
We would suggest to your favorable body
an appropriation for the purchase Of arms,
and law to encourage the formation OF
uniform companies whose members shall
be sworn to support the union, constltu-
ton and the government without any con-
ditons.
Thirtv-one signers placed their names
TO the paper.
On motion it was then Resolved, That
citizens in all parts Of the county be recon-
mended and urged to cause petitions, sim
liar in object to the above, to be generally
circulated, signed and sent to the members
representing their respective districts at
Madison, with letters urging favorable ac-
ton upon the same. Also, that the sew
eral newspapers of the courty be asked to
publish The petition and to recommend ac-
ton thereon.
The committe of five, appointed at the
first treeting to report plans and rules for
organization, reported paper which failed
TO find its way to the secretary and IS there
fore, not printed. 1t may appear at an
other time.
On motion. committee Of FIVE was APP
pointed by the chair to draw a constltu-
ton and rules for governing the club, and
present the same at next meeting. The
chair appointed j. E. Dodge, J. G. Cover,
]. T. Mills, Jas. A. Jones and i. I, Mears.
Adjourned till Friday evening next.
a. BURR, Chm.
]. G. Cover, Sec'y.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1863-02-17
War News
New York, Fen >.

The steamer asia from Liysrno.I,0,,
Slst and Queenstown the LIST, a,r;vaa .a'
day. 1t is asserted by several wr;tasN !. %
the French Emperor's proposal sor mat
vention in America to arranos ,a, COZ.
peace, is preliminary step to NOR ' Of
portant action, and if refused the rae. -.
ton Of the Confederacy will probable s gI
low, whether England joins Or not '0l
1t is reported that the proposal Wa.
suhritted to England. 1t was ssD, u9'
Slidellin advance, and be and other 49,. '
sicnists pronounce it entirely iuadmi,s;ssIs'"
There are runoFs of new diAicultv +
tween the British and Washington ~ v
ernments owing to the seizures Of EnsSS S
vessels bound to or near the BaGs~
coast.
An emancipation demonstration AZ p,
eter Hal was most enthusiastic ah.;.
and in point Of numbers was one of,S,
most important since the days OF TIE C,rs
Law League. The resolutions rete,,,a
the sentiments Of the emancipation sOas,v
and express g cat sympathy for the NORTH
Hostile anendnents were promptly yos]
down. and tue resolutions carried a,m~
unanimously.
The london Times was denounced
amidst groans and hisses.
Similar meetings were held at Bradford
and other towns.
The operatives Of Bradford adopted
memorial thanking America for relief Al.
forded, and suggesting assistanc, to EN-.
CRATE there as more etfectual way Of ar..
fording relief.
The Times INDUCES in most gloomy
picture Of the present crisis in America
both military and financial.
Sir Robert Peel, in speech declared
himself favorable to separation Of the
North and South, aud strongly condemned
Lincoln's emancipation edict
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1863-02-17


CoRHEoTIoN.- In otir article last week
on negro colonization to Grant County BY
democrats and rebels, we erred in what
we said Of Merit and Henry Rice. They
brought no negroes TO the county; on the
contrary, they opposed bringing them, as
they also opposed the returning Of some of
the Voolfolk negroes to slavery after
Brought to Potosi. Our entire chain Of
facts, showing that the old democratic
leaders sra,tcd all The negro colonies in
Grant County that ever were started, that
anti-slarery men never brought 20 the
county any negroes, that the same demo-
Gratis who started the several negro colo
MES in Graut county are now democrats
aud pro-slayery and that most Of them are
well represented in the rebel army by their
sons, while the balance are now in deep
sympathy with the rebels, stands as true
and faithful. Gen. Jones, we see, is chair
men of the Committee at Dubuque for the
call Of a State Dem ocratic convention.
Yet such are the men, such the party an
nouncing that the abolitionisis are respon
sible fsr lis aegroes seen settled and set
TING in Grant county
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1863-02-17
/ Sin sag Rcbaks to NortAsra Traitors.
Columbus. Ohio. Feb. 10.

OOluuDuS. ONO, F6D. ~
The following letter from Gen. Rosecrans
in response to the resolutions Of the Gen
eral Assembly was sent in by Gov. Todd
to-day:
ACKNOWLEDGMENT FROM GEN RosEcRAEs.
HEADQUARTERS DEPAETMsST OF CUMBERLAND
Murfresboro, Tenn, Feb g.
To the Honorable, General Assembly Of
the State of Ohio:
The resolution of thanks passed by your
honorable body, to the army of the Cum
berland, its Commanding General and his
staff, has been duly received and published
to the troops of this command. On be-
bali OF all, return you heartfelt thanks.
This is indeed a war for the main
tenance Of the Constitution and laws
nay, for national existence-against those
who have despised our honest friendship,
deceived our just hopes,and havedrlyenus to
defend our country and our homes. By
| foul and wiIful SANDERS on our motives
aud intentions, persistently repeated, they
have arrayed against US our only fellow
citizens, bound to us by the triple ties Of
corsanguinity, geographical position and
commercial interest.
Let no man among US be base enough
TO forgehthis, or fool enough to trust an
oligarehy Of traitors to their friends, to
civil liberty and human freedom. Volun-
tary exiles from home and friends, for the
defense and safety Of all, we long for the
time when gentle peace shall again spread
her wings over our land; but we know no
such blessing is possible while the unjust
and arbitrary power of the rebel leaders
comforts and threatens us. Crafty as the
fox, cruel as the tiger, they cried mo co-es-
cion." while preparing TO strike us Bully
like, they proposed to fight US because
they said they could whip US five to one;
and now, when driven back, they whine
out "no INVASION" and promise us of the
West permission to navigate the Missis
sippi river, if we will be good boys" and
do as they bid us.
Whenever they have the power, they
drive before them into their ranks the
Southern people, and they would also drive
us. Trust them not. Were they able,
luGE NOulu lUNdStc duu dSsllOY no
mercy. Absolutely assured OF these things,
| am amazed that any one could think of
"peace on any terms" He who entertains
the sentiment is fit only to be a slave; be
who utters t at this time, moreover, is a
traitor to his county, who deserves the
scorn and contempt of all honorable men.
When the power Of the unsernpulous rebel
leaders is removed anu the people are free
to consider and act for Their own interests
which are common with ours under this
Government, there will be no great diff
Guilty in determination. Between our
tastes and social life there are fewer differ
ences between those of the people Of the
northern and southern provinces Of Eng
land OF Ireland. Hoping the time may
speedily come when the power Of the per-
fidious and cruel tryant of this rebellion
having been overthrow, peace may be
laid on the broad foundation Of national
unity and equal justice to all, under the
Constitution and laws.
| remain your felow-citizen,
w. s. RosEcRANs Maj. Gen.