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North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1863-02-04
The County Statement.

The large space devoted to the County
Statement will necessarily exclude from our
columns, for the present month, column or
two of reading matter As servants of the
people, and guardians of the interests of
the county, our Commissioners have rem
dered full, fair and impartial account of
their stewardship. The finances of the coun-
ty were never in better condition. Had not
the country been convulsed with this unnatu-
raj and fraticidal war had we not been called
npon to contribute towards the relief of the
families of volunteers, and to the bounty fund,
it would now have been entirely Nc from
debt, with money in the treasury. Had Lin.
coin and his abolition congress been half as
mindful of the interest of the white soldiers,
rs they have of the nggerssand paid them what
was justly due for their privation and hard
ships in the field their wives and children at
home, would not now be dependent on the Coun
ty for the necessaries of life. A few persons
in limited circumstances, through delicacy, re-
lying on the uncertain pay of their friends in
the army have refrained from asking relief from
the county, none have asked for aid, and made
out a proper case but have received something.
An attempt has been made to cast reproach
upon our Commissioners, on the ground of
their neglect in this particular. The state
ment published is complete rcfutation oc
such charges. 1t is to be rem arked that
those who pretend to feel most kcenly for the
soldier and his family have no words of COM
plant against his neglect by their government.
While the abolition spectators, jobbers and
contractors, are robbing the public treasury
many OF the toiling freezing soldiers have not
received cent fcl nearly Xear. All that
seems to have been needed in the case, was a
simple resolution of Congress How quick
it would have been passed had there been a
niger in it 1t would not suhserve political
partisan purposes to complain of the soldiers
neglect by the government. According to
the theory of these selfstyled patriots, it is
treason to complain of the government, but
perfectly legitimate and proper to make po
litical capital by misrepresenting and vilfy
ing our County Commissioners.
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1863-02-04
The Protest of the states.

There are twenty three So called loyal
States, and eleven States in rebellion A
majority of the twenty-threc loyal States are
hostile to the policy of the Administration
as developed in the two proc'amat ons OF
President Lincoln. Wisconsin has given a
popular majority against that policy. So
has Illinois, So has Ohio. Iowa is nearly
evenly balanced on the question. Indiana
has just elected two Senators to go to Wash
iugton and protest against it. The people
of Missouri are irrevocably committed against
It. The Governor of Kentucky most ear
nesly condemns it. Pennsylvania has just
elected Senator uncompromisingy opposed
to it, and she gave majority other votes
against it at the recent State election. New
Jersey has sent delegation 10 Congress tn
vote against II. Marylaud and Delaware
are daily pleading against it on the floors os
Congress. New York denounced i, in thun
der tones al the polls, and her whole State
administrator is solemniy committed against
it, Outside of New England of all the States
of the Union, two only Michigan and Mn
nesota stand uneqnivocaly committed to
the unconstitutional proclsmstions of the
President.
Twenty months ago every Northern State
AMI nearly every border State supported the
officers nf the Federal Government What
has wrought th,. revolution? Hnw came
| the four principal States Of the southern
| Coniederacy cut of tdat Union which not yet
| two years ago large majority Of their peo-
! pie voted to sustain How COMES it that
| the ma ional adminiSlrsti is left To look for
support solely To New England and two fro.
zen States of the Northwest? And how
long en- war be carried on for the abolition
all the States Of the Union?
If Lincoln, his Cabinet, Congress, and the
Republican party have n" respect for con
stitutional Oa!hs, they ought at least To rr
sPect tie nearly unanimous protest OF thu
States "f the Union. They have no righ; t,
uisrep"e,ent Ike real sovereignty Of the ma
tion. 1t the North is divided, il is because
the admi nstrati"n refused to obey the p"pu
lar voicr. II the IF ,rls TO restore the Tn
ion fail, it is because the partisan friend o
| that administration are determined To- De
str"y the Union that they NAV erect new
government upon The platform 81 party
II the Ie"pe q. the great Western and Cen
trail States, North and South, could be hear
at Washington, the war would end and tn,
Union be rest red. Bat while the foolish
and furious at'em. gaes on 10 su'.jrct tho
whole land To the rule Of Nc~ En2Ltnd e
| ;ral Gud allure are - iner,',hi,. 're d.Il,
rev. Iut'on "t the .Utr4ukee New>
Jan. II.
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1863-02-04
Gen. Mcclellan.

The tour of General Mcclellan through
the New England states is one continued ova-
tion. Thousands flock to catch glimpse of
the man who holds so dear a place in the
hearts of their husbands, brothers, fathers,
and sons in the army, whose virtues has won
the respect and admiration Of every man,
who desires his country's welfare. Invita-
tions by the citizens Of numerous cities have
been received by him to visit them. Levees
receptions and serenades are now the order
of the day IN the city of Boston where he is
now stopping. Probably no nan has been
accorded more genuine, heartfelt reception
since the days Of Washington.
The abolitionists who hyena like have pur-
sued him and by their howlngs around a fee
Bile, yascilating President, have deprived the
army ofits true head and the country of its
ablest defender, have much to answer for,
They are arragned, already before the bar Of
public opinion. The eternal execration OF an
outraged army and injured people, will be
their doom through all time.
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1863-02-04
But One Party.

1t was favorite expression during the late
election contest that there is but one party
now" 1t was truth then, it is true now
There never was but one party IN this country
Tie Democratic party The party of the I'm
ion, the party Of the people. There have beer
patches Of parties, composed cf factionrsts
aholltionists, and disunionists, and occasion
ally an amalgation of the odds and ends have
got into power, but alvays-not a single ex-
ception opposed to the true republican interests
Of the country. We are now realizing the re-
suits Of an experimental change from Democ.
racy to Abolitionism, power gained not by
the voice of the majority Of the people, but
by an accidental minority; and the lesson
fully teaches that the only party that can
manage the affairs of the country is the
Democratic party-"the only party of the
country"
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1863-02-04
AND PERSONAL,

Donation. .--Ihe friends OF the Rev. A. o. WAR
ren Will make him donation visit at Hankinson's
Hall in Moshoppen on Wednesday the lIth inst -
general attenlance is requested,
Godey's I.ady's Book for February, has been
received by us and is it always has been, the best
Magazine extant. Our friends who wish to subscribe
for It should address L. A. Cooley, No 323 Chestnut
Street, Philadelphia.
Musical Conventions By reference to an adj
yertisement found in our coums to-day, 1t will be
seen that Professor Perkins will hold convention
for the benefit of those interested in vocal muse, at
this place commencing on the Oath inst. Mr. Per
kin's reputation leader of conventions u estab-
lished, nothing, therefore, need be said by us on
this point All who feel interested in the cultiya-
ton Of correct taste in vOtal music should rot fail
to attend.
Winter al ast.--Sin5c our last issue, We have
had slight touch OF winter in the shape OF snow, TO
the depth of about sixteen inches. This has dimin-
shed very much under the bright rays of 4" old Sol"
ami the softening winds from the South that, as
write, the sleishng is quite poor, except in spots
We would very much prefer either winter or summer
alone, 10 the mlXed-up, muddy Vlsltattohs we nave
had for s,me time back. VIII the clerk Of the
weather n. Is +?
News DepOt.--The subscriber having establish
81 News Depot at Dr. Rhoads' Drug store calls the
attention Of the readers to his Daily, Weekly and
Month Newspapers and Magazines
If you want one hours later take the Inquirer
or Press You will also fnI ane assortment of sta
tioG-ry Christmas presents which have just arrived
Cali anG see tor yourselves.
Inquirer Daily Is cts per week.
Press, :" ~
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1863-02-04
TUNKHANNoCK, PA.
Wednesday. Feb. 4, 1863.

G. vi. Pettengiil 81 Co.--No. 81 PARK Row
NBw YORK, & STATE ST. BosToN, are our Agents
for the N B. Democrat in those cities, and are author
ICED to take Advertisements and Subscriptions for
rs at our lowest Rates.
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1863-02-04

Introduced into tho legislature of Illinois for
the punishment, sale and exclusion of free
negroes from the State. 1t provides that
negroes coming into the State shall be pun
ished by fine and imprisonment A bill simi-
lar in many respects is before the legislature
Of Pennsylvania,
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1863-02-04

MEAN.-A man won't take paper because
he can borrow one, has invented machine,
with which be can cook his dinner by the
smoke of his neighbours chimney.-Er.
He is meaner man who takes paper and
refuses TO pay for it, thereby saving 6 Ie'
and wear and tear Of the machine He puts
his pot directly over the printers fire, leav-
ing him nothing to cook and nothing but
smoke to cook it with
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1863-02-04

Lo! THE Poor INDIANA Cattaraugus
Indian is serving in the army, and seems to
fear many like himself will return home and
find domestic affairs strangely mixed.-He
sends word home that no Indian shall take
his squaw to the dance under penalty. Some
white men might give similar caution
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1863-02-04

SHoEs-Take lnseed oil, pint; spirits of
turpentine, black rosin, bees,-wa of each
3 ounces. Melt the wax and rosin, then stir
them in the oil remove the pot from the fire,
and when cooked little add the turpentine.
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1863-02-04
THU Confessions AND EXPERIENCE
OF A NERVOUS INVALID.

Published for the benefit and n caution to young
men, and others, who suffer from Nervous Debility
Early Decay, and their kindred ailments-suppyng
the means Of self-enre. By who cured himself
after being victim of misplaced confidence in medi-
cal humbug and quackery. By enclosing post paid
directed envelope, single copies may be had of the
author, NATHANIEL MAYFAIR, Esq, Bedford Kings
County, New York. v2n24ly-sMP.
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1863-02-04
State Treasurer Elected

On Tuesday last, both branches ofshe Leg
islature met in Convention elected VIM. V
McGrath, Esq, State Treasurer by one major
ity. The vote stood as follows:
McGrath (Dem.) 95 votes.
Moore (Abo.) 81
There were four absentees-two from each
party VIII o had paired off.
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1863-02-04
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MANUFACTORy

The subscriber has just opened a new F,rt,
Cabinet and Chair Manufactory in Tupkb,,,
next door to c. N. Koon's grocery store wAs,
kept on hnbd AZ manufactured to order;
TABLES of all sizes. patterns and STYLES
CHAIRS Cans--eat, Flag bottom, and corru,.
BUREAUS OF all styles sizes. and prices
BEDSTEADS. Cottage aud common.
CENTRE TARLES, WORK STANDS pa,.
CASES, AMI iEir.d every ihirg which can he III
in the Iargs-' furniture establishments in the Co..
whirh hr vii >.!l at prices as low As they %,
inurh' in ruy town outside Of the cities Bejn,
iSfrI thif he ,an compete, both in workran,bi5s =
I-i-es with ans establishment in the country h.
lies the public patronage.
REPAIRING Of all kinds done in neat srbe,
tial and work mauiike manner
\. B.-0ld caue-seat chairs, new-seated AMI :,
...1lner as to insure the best reso.
-. system Of composition for medicines has been
in the Cherry Pectoral and Pills both, to pnA
more efficient remedy than had hitherto I'd
tanned by any process. The reason is perfsa9
vious. While by the old mode of composiiaA
July l6, l862.-vln49ly 20
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1863-02-04

@ The Democratic State Convention
which meets at Harrisburg on Wednesday
the 18th day of June next, will nominate a
candidate for Governor and also candidate
for Judge of the Supreme Court, in the place
of Judge Lowrie, whose term expires next
December.
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1863-02-04

e Every Democrat ought to make it a
rule to support his own county paper before
he takes any other. We have no obje
to mans taking as many city papers as he
pleases, but he does not show the right spirit
if he fails to patronize the local organ of his
party.-Er.
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1863-02-04
LATER.

Mr.. Boileau has been released from du-
rance vile" by making a sneaking, whining
promise to Maj. Gen. Schenk, his captor, that
he will never again be caught publishing "ar-
ticles dangerous to the government" and by
SO doing has prevented the governm mt from
righring a great wrong committed against the
laws Of the country and secured for himself
the contempt of all men who value personal
liberty, and the rights Of private property,
as secured to them by established
Laws, and written Constitutions.
Like a whipped spaniel, he fans at the feet
of Gen. Schenk, his kidnapper whose triumph
over this pusilianimous puppy is his greatest
military achievement.
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1863-02-04
w. E. WALTON.

The Mercury will contain in its next issue, Il
full page p.1ure st Valentines Day by the cee-
bratel arr.; Felix o. D1rley The next number
will as be entered doubly attractive by containing
the frsr ch,rters Of and thrilling romance,
titled The Secret Cabal'-a tale of under grou!t
life in Washncton--by DR. j ii R,bIu>on The
greatest story of the present Rebellion The New
YORK Mercury the ollest and Lest literary paper
extan;. Now is the time to subscribe See prospec-
tus in our isSu1 of next week.
Important to School Directors. In the 18th
section of the supplement to the general sch"o Law
2. l., 1862, p,ge AS we fnl the following in seIe
ton TO he duties f Directors:
See 18th That il shall be the duty Of the board
Of directors in each s.hpu district publish an an
nual Statement OF the amount Of moneys received
AMI expended, AMI the amount due from collectors,
AMI setting forth all the financial operations of the
district in not less than ten written printed hand
bis, to Le put up in the public places in the
district.
Militia FiDcs.--What becomes Of all the mon
ey pail ~ fins unter tha Militia ilw This ques-
ti"s - been asked i;y those VII, have pill their
Money, rrm"s without numrer; hut has been
satisfactorily answered We are g!lI to see that
~ m b." OF the Legislature pl-sei At the last ses
s;,n this money heretofore pail towards the sup
P,rt Of t Military organization when we had none
is Row to be- APPLIED to the relief IF the fimes of
volunteers and to be p'i out by the County Treas
uion cr!ers granted by tie Board of relief TO
su.h ftmes THIS is proper AMI just disposition
Of this luni an will cause it TO be more cheerfu!y
paid. there will he fewer causes of $praincd an
k!es lame wrists ana stiff fingers among those liable
to military duty
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1863-02-04

EL Every good farmer will keep his fem
ces clear from stone-hcaps also from brush
and briars. Keep fences clean.
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1863-02-04
THE MAGIC Time OBS7S,''
The Perfection of Mecha,,
ID ENG HUNTING AND OPEN FACE
I'D OR GENTLEMAN's WATCH Coxp,., Or /

ID ENG HUNTING AND OPEy Fac.
- Or GENrLEMAS's WATcH CoNBIy1gD' " L',r
One of the prettest, most ,onvenien, a.,
ly he best and cheapest time piece for aa aa,l ds
reliable use, ever offered. 1t has within 2;nea n
nectcd with its machinery, its own win linz :. aat
ment, rendering key entirely unnece,ssI, az
outer one being fine l6 carat gold II L6sas LsSs
pr ossd sn!. ruby seGa fmene, ssss p. and
per case Of half dozen, S204 90, Samrj. V1s''A %
ia neat morocco boxes, fpr those pronosp. aes
wholesale, s}5, sent hy express, with bill No ~
delivery. soldiers must remit paynep, e !S's Z
as We cannot collect from those in the nr.aaFa,
dress l.
HUBBARD BROS & Co., SOLE Iypop,r.
Cor NASSAU i JOHN Srs NsvS
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1863-02-04
Died.

the 2ni inst. EVA REDFEELD only
daughter Of John and Clara Stempcs aged 5
months and 10 lays
Let not tears cnb1lm thy tomb
Name hut tha dews Of twilight gwen
Let not SghS disturb the gloom
None but the whispering winds Of heaven.
Sleep lovely baby sleep!
Not in thy cradle bel
Not on thy mothers breast
Bat with the quiet dead.
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1863-02-04
Guardians Sale Of Real rs.
tate,

d BY VIRTUE OF AN ORDER OF THE Or
I'D phan's Court of Wyoming County, there will
be expoSel to Publ' Sale in the township of Exeter
in said County. on Teuslay, the 3ri day of March,
A d. 1863 at o'clock p. ". of said day at the
dwelling house of Ashbel Lee, on he premises the
following described Real estate Bounded on the
North, h" land of Aaron whtlock, on the East by
lands of Enock Whitock, on the South by lands of
Earl Sickler and Isaac Dymonl, ami On the West bv
lands of Wm. Dymond, cont aiming eighty five acres
Of land, less about sixty acres thereof im-
proved, with dwelling house and farm house, out
house aud apple orchard, ,thereo. situate in Wyo-
ming and Luzcrpe Counties the dwelling house beng
in the County of Wyoming.
Conditions and terms made known on the day of
Sale and Attendance given by
ASABEL LEE, Guardian
of CHARLES w. LEE.
BY orler of the Court
ZIBA LOTT, Clerk
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1863-02-04
Release of Mr.. BOileau,

PHILADELPHIA, Feb. |.
Mr. Boilean telegraphed his family hi, af-
ternoon that he had been released from Fort
McHenry and will arrive home tonight
He will be received by large number of
friends.
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1863-02-04
SINGER & cos.
LETTER A" FAMILY SEWING MACE]


Win all tie Recent Improvements,
Is the Best and Cheapest and Most Beautlfuldi
Sewing Machines. This Machine will sew auytia
from the running of tuck in Tarletan to the NJ
ing Of an Ovcrcoat-anything irom Pilot or BelF
Cloth, down to the Softest Gauze or GossameT TiSs
and Is ever ready to do its work 10 perfection
can fell, hem, bind, gather tuck, quilt and has
paclty Tor great variety of ornamental work ID
Is not the only Machine that can hem, fell, bind
50 forth. hut it will do so better than any other
chine. The Letter a. Family Sewing MltI'
my he hal In great variety OF cabinet cases. j
Ioliin. Case, which is now becoming 81 IopuI'
as Its name implies, one that can be folded m9
box or ease which, when opened makes a beautl-
substantial, and spacious table for the work 70 70.
upon. The cases are of every imaginable deslgH
plain as the wood grew in its native forest OF >
elaborately finished rs art can make them.
The Branch Offices are we'll supplied with %
twist thread, needles, oil, etc, of the very best ~
ity.
Send for a copy of = Singer 4 Co.'S Gazette
I'M SINGER L co..
ass Broadway, ",
PHILADELPHIA OFFICE, SlG Chestnut St.
Mrs. c T. Marsh, and d. A. Bardwell, Esq, az"
in Tuukhaunock
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1863-02-04

As an aggregate of sovereign States, it be.
hooves US to cultivate regard f"r the rights
of others, and to show respect for the opn-
| ions Of others. One section should not as
sumo to be the conscience of the whole, nor
claim that It's IDEAS of right and wrong should
dominate the entire C"nfederacy. w have
had enough Of political Pharseeism. We, at
the North, have been too long in the habit of
regarding ourselves as better than our neigh
bors the war has done a good deal toward
dispeling that illusion. Surely, them II Is
good time to 8 meet in conven I"n," and SET
tie as best we may our National troubles bv
home intervention, the only intervention that
is not delogatory to the dignity of great
nation nor dlstasefuI t, the pride ola true
patriot.
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1863-02-04
Archbishop Hughes's Organ IN Favor Of
Peace,
Jam. H..


(From the ", Y Metroplaq4 RecordN
AHorHEk VoIcE FOR PEAcx-A Conrea-
ton Demanded-The people long for pcac, :
even as the heart panteth af'er the wa
ter hroVhs," they pant fur H. To obtain
peace they wouid sacrifice everything but
honor; but the miserable fanatics who bro't
on 10 $ war would not give mp one Of their
psltry Ircjudlces 10 save the country from
anniIiilaton. With a ruthless exaltation,
worthy OF Savages, they drive heir mrserl
bic hobbies over heaps f slain and through
seas uf blood, over that reverrd docn'nrrt
which patriots cal the Cons Itutl"n, and
foul mouthed radicals sheep skrn," over
the wildly thrub6,ng National heart, over
the mammoth graves cf our slaughtered citi
zens, and over the mangIed form of PROSTATE
Liberty. For. what To realize the Euiopia
Of some fanatic ultraist with little brains and
less ballast to carry out the wild scheme
pot some hearie>s visionary, though the re-
suit should parai ze a nation and = set the
clock ot the world back a century" Shall
they bc permitted Ia drown, with 't,rir mol
y cam"r, the >,lli small voice OF WiSd0m ia
cuca,ng peace Snail the passions au!
tIhlc minority be permitted t, work TIE rum
Of the country To pr vent il, earnest
"ught is as necessary As prompt aclicn,
and what is earnest thought without bold
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1863-02-04
IT IS THE BEST LEDY'S MAGAZINE IN TIE Wcay
TRY IT FOR ONE YEAR.
TERMs--6LwAysI

306 Chestnut Street. Philaielp:l
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1863-02-04
Arrest of MF. BOiIeau.
PHILADELPHIA, Jan. %.

PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 70.
A ID. Boileau, proprietor of the Philade-
phia Evening Journal, was arrested by order
of the government and taken to Washington
last night.
E. VICAR, editor of the same paper, was
arrested, but was subsequently released.
EVENING.
The provost guard has possession of the
Erening Journal office.