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North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1863-11-18
High Life In Washington.

A Washington correspondent of the indie
pendent says: There was sight to be seen
in broad daylight few days ago, in front of
the Presidential mansion, which gave those
who witnessed it shocking idea of the on
ward strides which the vice of intemperance
has made in good society during the last few
years. A woman clad in the richest and
most fashionable garments, with diamonds
flashing from her slender fingers in the slant
western sunshine, sat upon the stone baus-
trade, unable to proceed on her homeward
walk without betraying herself. At last
she rose and started on, swayIng to and fro,
and yet soon rested again utterly unable to
proceed. The carriage of foreign minister
passed blythe poor woman was noticed
and it turned, stopped, took in the lady and
carried her to her luxurious home, For the
lady is wealthy and occupies nigh social
position; but she was drunk if the streets of
Washington y
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1863-11-18
vi isnaming their party.

The abolitionists, who have done their best
for abolition, are now doing their best to
shuttle off the name Republican, and to
figure as members of the ''Union" party
They calthemseIves the Union party"
We don't know why, They have no claim
to the name. The Democratic party is the
only Union party. The Democra tie party
took upon themselves reproach, to avoid dis
union for tho sake of the Union. They were
litionists are not true Union men. They
have changed their name but not their nature.
Any man who sustains the Emancipation proc
lamation--goes for the emancipation of the
blacks in defiance of state .aws--that man is
an abolitionist. He cannot get over it. 1t
does not follow that man who changes his
name changes his nature, and SO it is with
politics. 1t reminds us OF the story of a
married couple out West who had baby
whom they named Moses. But he had not
been baptized. So some years after when
they had determined to baptize him not llk
ing the name of Moses, they concluded to
re name him Robert. But there was no
preacher in that section of the country, and
they finally thought they would GO down to
the river and baptiza the boy themselves.
In duckng him into the water they sang out
" Go in Moses, and come out Bob" Bat he
was the same old boy after all. So with the
Republican party. Though the name is
changed, they are the same, from Lincoln
down to the meanest provost marshal.
ton ArguS.
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1863-11-18
Vallandigham.

Some of the opposition are still abusing.
Vallandigham. Some few Of the basest sort
still harp about that /" forged letter. but ev-
cry honorable man among the opposition
either backs out from saying anything about
it, or offers an apology for having given it
circulation. The truth is, vallandigham is
head and shoulders above any man now in
the opposition ranks, SO far as the attribute
of manliness. The mere fact that he was
most unjustly exiled by secret Star Cham
Der Court, presided over by low set of Lin
coln's creatures one of whom once kept a
house of i'll reputc and is now fugitive from
Justice from the State of New Jersey. while
the principal, the Judge advocate OF that
commission, Captain Cults, has been dis
missed from the army for lying stealing and
sprInging upon lady EN- DIsHABILLE at the
Burnett house, Cincinnati, for which he was
sentenced to five years impris sonment works
no disgrace to ValIandigham. Nearly 2OO,-
900 votes cast for him IN Ohio proves he is
yet power IN the State. The fact of being
endorsed by such number Of his fellow citi-
zens, is gall and wCrmwood to his foes and
that they feel sore ana enraged over, it is at
tested by the manner in which they abuse
him.
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1863-11-18

IL Army operations seem to'have come
to dead stop in Virginia. Our troops are
once more encamped on the south bank Of
Of the Rapahannock, ard General MEADE, in
stead of being on the front examining the po
sition fthe enemy, is hobnobbing in Wash
ington with the President, General HALLEcK
and other dlgnitaries. 1t is also announced
that IN all probability he will attend the Get
tysburg celebration next Thursday, ON which
occasion he will be accompanied by detach-
nents from all tho divisions of the army. If
this in true the campaign in Virginia. is over
for this year. The recent heavy rains also,
which have muddled the roads and swollen
the streams, will probably compel a suspension
of hostilities for time, if not for the season,
1t may be that these semio official outgvings
respecting General MEADE's probable Move
ments are merely to deceive the enemy, and
that he really intends to cross the Rapidan
and compel LEEto give him battle; but still
all the probabilities point to the cessation of
hostiitias IN Virginia World.
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1863-11-18

tractor, P. B. Baldwin, Esq, ia an experienced
bridge builder, and will undoubtedly, turn
out good job, Notwithstanding the discour-
apements he has had to contend with, from
high water and other causes.
In passing over the road from Factoryvllle
to Tunkhannock, recently, | noticed that it
was in most wretched condition, and was
informed that it had been permitted to re-
main so since the high water in September
The bridge across the South Branch was ut
teriy impossible, and in many places the road
itself was dangerous in the extreme. do
not know who is responsible for this neglect
to provide for the safety and convenience OF
travellers over thoroughfare so much used
but wherever the responsibility rests, public
notice should be taken of it, and prompt
measures instituted to remedy the evil COM
planned of.
The roads in Nicholson are not the best in
the world, but then they are passably good,
and, in the upper part ofthe township, at least
have been worked beyond assessment made
LOT Lnat purpose. Inc DupeIfiooi; NIL " hi'
Stephens has made it his business to look af-
ter the good repair of his portion of the roads,
and has in every, particular proved himself
a most worthy and efficient officer.
Ifyou have any wood-choppers to spare
from your neighborhood, good pay and wages
are awaiting them here, if they choose to
avail themselves. Labor Of every kind is
scarce and in good demand, except mechanic
al employments not common to new places.
A good manufacturing tailor could not find
location where small capital would be more
certain OF an adequate reward. A cabinet
maker is also much needed and would find
ready sale for his wares.
Items Of interest are scarce as Summer
birds. promised in my last to date from
another locality, but circumstances still make
me denizeD of Nicholson, and | am thus
compelled to draw from the already nea: ly
exhausted stock on hand.
Truly Yours, CLINT.
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1863-11-18
- The Government, wants more wages.

"The Government wants more Wages.
The New York Independent, in recent mum
berstarts the proposition for an increase OF
salary for Mr.. Lincoln. BY oil means
When the financial department OF the Gov
ernmcnt can print money by the cart load
every day, why should {" Old Abe" be re-
stricted to $25 600 year? Why, that is
mere bagatelle-a beggars plttance-a con-
tractor could gain such sum in days
operations To be sure men who have filled
the Presidential office heretofore have not
songht it for its perquisites-but when
greatswars arsis.araging-when- debt is piled
mountain high upon the nation, it is a mill
tary necessity" that the Government"
should have his share Of the public plunder.
Don't be modest, gentlemen shoddyites.
How will 100000 do for his immediate and
personal wants then create yearly stipend
for " Mrs. Governmqnt"- Of $50, 900
year to keep her in scarlet cloaks, loves of
bonnets," &c, that she may not, like Miss
Flora McFmsey, have "no'hing TO wear"
Then we mnst not forget Bob and Fhod , let
them not want for spending uoney-we can
not be too generous to this lnestimable fami-
Iy. Why not get up scale of salaries and
incomes for them ALL taking for pattern The
royal house Of Engand Why should not
our " shoddy" ourt vie with that of St.
James? Our debt is almost as large-we
have tax on everylhing--we are better
than the old dynasties of Europe, for they are
lettered with the habeas corpus" and such
relics Of old fosyisn--they cannot conscript
and dag from their homes, to fight for an
idea, their poor and laborirg classes, as can
our strong" Government--men do not
grow tat and rich in day there, fattening
and profting by the peoples misery. Oh
yes; all means increase the Governments
by salary-it would be fitting and prelimi-
nary step to declaring HIM dictator while the
war lasted, and then making war perpetual.
Is there anything else " Honest Abe" would
like that Uncle Sam can procure for him
Tobe sure, the spare change of that benev lent
old uncle of ours could be proftabIy laid out
in relieving the wants of soldiers families and
making the soldiers themselves more com
Portable this coming winter but then it
would not show near so well--Bridgton
Farmer.
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1863-11-18

t. A very heavy prize is now offered
by club of "loyal" capitalists of Washing
ton City for the most appropriate name for
the rev Government which the Abolition
party are now forming, and the best hymn or
ode thereto. Some one, in advance, suggests
Niggerdom," as the name, and {" John
Browns soul is marching op," as the ode
Another suggests Screen B(Dack land" and
the aowed" a tabular summary of $4,000
00o,o00 of the " Green-BQ ack landers u
money gone to thunder.
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E- The absence of the editor from the

E The absence of the editor from the
Office. this weeh, who finds it impossible to
attend to his duties as Editor ,and District
AttrFny at the same time, is the cause Cf our
delay in not getting che Democrat out at the
usual time. As the Commonwealth affairs will
be strashtened up this week, and no more
Drafts are expected to come off before the
fifth of January next, we shall expect the
editoC- TO call around occasionally, when we
hepeto furnish our readers With the Demo-
erat on Wednesdays, the regular day Of pub
lication.-[CoM.
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1863-11-18
Hoofiand's German Bitters.

It is over ten years since this celebrated
remedy was introduced to the American pnb-
lic.s During this time it has performed hun
dreds and thousands Of the most astonishing
cures, and its reputation and sale have now
reached point that far surpassed any remedy
ef4he present or past ages. 1t has acquired
this great reputation, not by system of
putting, but by the actual merit of the article
itself. If you are afflicted with any of the
diseases for which it is recommended, such as
Dyspepsia, Liver Complaint, Nervous Debility
or disorder of the digestive organs, it will
not fail to sustain its reputation in your ease
For sale by all druggists and dealers in medi-
Cines at rs cents per bottle.
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1863-11-18
Teachers Examin alton.

The annual Examination of Teachers for Wyo-
ming County, will be held follows;
Meshoppen Township at Laeeyville, November 18th,
at lOi, "A. NJ,
Forkston and North Branch, at Forkston, November
7th, l0l NJ,
Northumberland and Eaton, at Thurston Hollow, No
vember l4th at 10, A. NJ.
Mchoopany Township, at MehOopany, November q :
10, A. NJ
Braintrim Township, at Me.hOppen, October 3lss
lOI, A. NJ.
Clinton Township, as FactoryviAe, Nov. 9th, 10,
A. NJ.
Those desirous IF Teaching during the ensuing
year will please be present promptly at the time in
dicated. The Directors are earnestly requested to-
attend also citizens
W. LA MONTE, Co. Supt.
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AND ONAL.

Wanted, on subscription, at this Office,
Wheat Corn, Rye, Oats, Buckwheat and grain of all
kinds Also, corn in the ear hay, straw. good winter
apples potatoes butter lard cheese and produce of
most all kinds. Money never refused.
Petersons Magazine for December has been recei-
we'd. Greater inducements than ever, offered for
1864 The January No. will be ready in few days,
Send on your clubs early,-Eyery Lady should have
it.
Donation Visit.--Tho friends of Rev. c r.
LANE, will pay him donation visit on Thanksgiving
Day at his resid ence in Tunkhannock Borough, at
three o'clock in the afternoon, and at UNION HALL
0rer John Wells store, in the evening
Read The new advertisements in to days paper.
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1863-11-18
. aplNUNIcATED.
PULMONARY CONSUMPTION A DURABLE DISEASE II
s Al C. RD
8 ITO CnNSIIMppYVES
TO CONsUMPTIvEs.

Th. undersigned having been restored to health in
few wee2s, by avery simple remedy, after having
suffered several years with lung affection
and that dread disease Consumption lis anxious to
make known to his fellow-suferers tho means Of
cuIe
To ali who desire it, he will send copy Of the
prescription used free of charge,) with the drec-
tons for preparing and using the same, which they
will find sure cure for CONSUMPTION, ASTHMA
BRONCHITIS, COuGHs, COLDS, &c, The oniy object of
the advertiser in sending the Prescription is to bene-
fit the afflicted, and spread information which he con-
ceves to be Invaluable and he hopes every suffer-
er wiB try bis remedy il will cost them nothing
and may prove blessing.
Parties wishing the prescription will please address
Rev. EDWARD A. WILSON, Williamsburg
Eings County,
New York.
v3nl2-4m.
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1863-11-18

= E A Subscriber" and perhaps well
wishing friend, writes as to inquire, "why we
advertise patent medicines" We will here and
now answer him that we do not. Our read
sIs are aware that we have for years excluded
eysrythiDg of the sort, and the only seeming
exception that we know of is the advertise
ment of DR.. J..C. Aver & Co.'s remedies
which now stands in our columns. If our friend
does not know we will inform him that these
areipot patent" or even sseFst medicines
Their composition has been made as publiclv
known as any other scientific fact, and has
moreover had the approval Of the highest
smedical authority in the land. But what
affords us perhaps still greater confidence in
their worth is our personal knowledge of the
man who makes them and the results that
have followed from their use ;.results as fa-
milliar to our readers and to'ths whole com
-muaity as they are to ourselves. 7rss -E
a% Ithas been our privilege to know Dr. AYE
er ever since he graduated from the Penn.
University in the same class with one of our
personal friends, nor have we ever ceased to
watch with interest his singular success in
sn untiring devotion to the noble profession
no has chosen. If nybody will tell US what
we can advertise Of more interest to our pa
irons t6au' remedies that will cure them
when they are sick, we shall cheerfully give
it the benefit of our circulation Tamarord
(Ih Baptist.
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1863-11-18
PeterSoRss MAGAZINE,

We are IN receipt of this popular Lady's
= Magazine, for December. 1t is a splendid
4. numberr Peterson" will be greatly i'm
proved in 1864 1t will contain 1000 pages
of double column reading matter IA steel
plates l2colored steel fashion plates twelve
colored patterns IN Berlin work, embroidery
orcrotchet, and 900 wood engravings-pro-
PortiOaGtely more Than any oiiier periodical
d gires Ats stories and novelets are by the
best Writers. In 1864, Four Original Copy
right NUyelets will be given. frs FASHIONS
ARE ALWAYS THE LATEST AND Pref TIEsE-
Every neighbuEheod ought to make up club.
Its price is but Two DOLLARS a year, op a
, dollar less than Magazines ofits class. IT IS
THE MAGAZINE FOR THE Times TO clubs, it
10 cheaper stiH viz three copies for s., five
for $3.50, or eight for $40. To every person
getting up club, ( at these rates. the Pub
Usher will send an Extra copy gratis Speci
meas sent if written for), to those wishing
p to get up clubs. .. ......
!. .edstdress, post paid,
asr7sr CHARLES j. PETERSON
LIS r- s-. 500 Chestnut St. PHILADELPHIA
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1863-11-18
Subpoena in Divorce.

Jacob A, Thomas, J. .--. s.--.-.
vs.. In the Court Of Common Pleas
Lrura A. Thomas Of Wyoming County, No. &c.
~ - August Term, 1862.
.... Bibel for divorce fronc the
bonds of matrimony
Levi II: Stevens, High Sheriff of the said County
Of Wyoming, hereby make known unto the above
named Laura Thomas that she be and appear at
Court Of Common Pleas, te be held at Tunkhannock.
in the County aforesaid, on Monday the 10th day Of
November, A D., 1863 then ard there to answer the
said complaint, and show if any she hath, why
the bond of matrimony, between herself and the said
Jacob Thomas, her husband shall not be dissolv'
ed LEVI ii. STEVENS, Sheriff
Tunkhannock, Dot. l9, 1868. v3-nll-t4.
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1863-11-18

e Instead of the Democratic majority
in the New Jersey Legislature being reduced,
says the Paterson Guardian, as alleged by
the shoddy press, the contrary is the fact, as
the Democrats have now On joint ballot two
thirds Of the whole number, 1t is singular
fact that two-thirds of the Senate is also Dem,
ocratic
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1863-11-18
Executors Notice.

NOTICE is hereby given that letters of admin
l V istration of the goods, chattles, &c, which
were of Abraham TrauSue, laie Of Northmoreland.
Decd, have been granted to me. All persons in
debted to said estate notified to make payment,
and all persons ha ling demand against the same
are notified to present the same to me at my house
in said township, duly authentf for settlement
CHARLES HOUSER, Admir-.
Sept. I, 1863 AFs.
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1863-11-18
Thanksgiving.

The Governors of Massachusetts, Connec-
ticut, Maine, New Hampshire, Rhode Island,
Pennsylvania, Illinois and Wisconsin, have
issued Proclamations recommending tha:
Thursday, November Goth, be observed as a
day of thanksgiving. The same has been re-
commended by the President.
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1863-11-18
Mrs. Lincon's Grand Ball,

The first ball ever given in the white house.
Over eight hundred invitations were issued.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lincoln stationed themselves
in the centre of The East Room, and received
the guests. For one hour the throng moved
in current: and when the rooms were full,
the Marine Band, stationed IN their usual po-
sition, began playing operatic airs of the fin
est description at eleven. A large apartment
was thrown open at twelve o'clock, with an
mmence punch bowl in the centre and sand
witches, &c, around it. The supper was set
in the dining room, and was considered one
of the finest displays of CASTRO nomc art ever
seen in this country. 1t cost thousands of
dollars. The bill of fare was: (Here up
wards of thirty dishes are described.) The
tables fairly bent under expensive luxuries
heaped one upon another At twelve the
dining room was thrown open for inspection,
and guests passed in and viewed it, prepara-
tory to the demolition Of the artistic pile
Nearly all the Generals in this army were
there.s The ladies were dressed in the high
est of fashionable extravaganza. Wash. Cor
Gin. Gazette, (Rep)
Nero fiddled while Rome was burning
Mr.. and Mrs. Lincoln give gay and expensive
entertainments while the country is in the
last thrUes of dissolution, and while the peo-
pie are taxed to the utnnos: to sustain the
policy which is destroying it. Nearly all
the Generals in the army were there % " 1t
cost thousands of dollars" while hundreds of
by this war, and suffering for the want of the
common necessities of life and mourning in
their poverty the absence of their husbands
and fathers who sleep their last sleep in
Southern graves, Con with the dance r'
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1863-11-18
Special Notices.
REGISTERS Notice.

NOTICE is hereby given to all persons in crested
IN in the following a,ceeat, viz:
The Final account of Charlotte Eastwood, and Aus
tin Eastwood, Administrative and Administrator Of
the Estate of John Eastwood, deceased
Filed Sept. 18th 1868.
That the above will be presented to the Orphans
Court of Wyoming County, to be held November 10th
1863, for confirmation and allowance
SINTON WILLIAMS, Regirter,
Registers Cfice, Tunkhannock,
Oct goth 1868,
nj
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1863-11-18
The eOnscrrption Act Unconstitutional.

Tn the case of the application of Kneeder,
Smith and Nichols, soldiers cunscripted in
Philadelphia, for injnnctions to restrain gov
ernnent officers from sending them ifro the
miliRry service, the Supreme Court deliver,
ed an opinion in each case for the protection
Of the plaintiff, on his giving bond, withs ure-
ty to be approved by the prothonota-y, in the
sum Of $500. Chief Justice Lowre and JUS
tees Woodward and Thompson each deliver
ed an opinion, pronouncing the law unconsti-
tutional. justices Strong and Read gave dis
senting opinions. a-.s.....
This is a very important decision and We
~ just one, and will be sustained by the lc-
gal ability of the country Patrios and IN
ion.
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1863-11-18

EL The Patterson Guardian has left
the Republican party and announces its de-
termination to hereafter support none but
Democratic candidates for offic e.
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1863-11-18

E General Winfield Scott has removed
from West Point to Demoncio's Hotel,
New York. On the subject of the war he is
very reticent. 1t gives him pain-Whcn
asked with regard to it he shook his head,
and replied that he preferred not to talk
about it,
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1863-11-18
Gin. Gazette, (Rep.)
Treason In the New York Custom House.

Extraordinary developments have recently
been made in the city of New York. Henry
B. Stanton, the Deputy Collector Of the Port,
and other prominent Black Republican Off
cials, have been detected in the act of send
ing merchandise and supplies, in violation of
the law, 10 the Rebel authorities at Rich
mond, Of course receiving largo pay and pro-
fits from jeff. Davis's government. Some
rich exposures are expected. Here we have
another evidence Of the " honesty" and ''Ioy-
atty of some Of the Lincoln office holders
Nothing is too dishonorabe for them to do
if they can fill their pockets with money
Our readers must not expect to find out much
about this real reasonable plot from the Ad
ministration papers. They are too busy in
hunting up imaginary traitors among the
Democrats, to give any attention to the helm
ous wrongs that are going on amongst their
own intensely "loyan friends, and support
ers of the government"
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1863-11-18
Protractins the War by ConniVlEg with the
I.nLEa,,
CHARLES j. PETERSON
.-. 800 Chestnut St. PHILADELPHIA

%&# .
ssv Hfany one, doubts thai, portion Of the Re
: publlcans desire to protract the war, in order
! to make popey and prolong position by its
> means, let him look t" the recent develop
mcnts Of the New York Castom house, which
Fycal Abolition olllte hollers aiding in the
-sldirping Of larpq4oss, fuses, internal machines
and war'ike stores Tor the use Of the rebels
= In gEing permits TO Gnrgoes to Mexico and
= other potts tae. solicitor requires bonds
rom the shippers that ,y7arlike stores are not
sent for he use or rebels, 81 these cases
stores were sent for that psrpose, and the
p bonds which had been given have disappear
= ed!' They have. beea. stolen or surrendered
81 10 the makers. s's 90 fgaajss g. .@s@as
* He is strong man who can hold his
own opinion.