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North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1864-08-17
Vandalism.

The burning OF Chambersburg by the rel,-
els is an act of vandalism which deserves osit
receives, the severest denunciation. We have
denounced the excesses of our own tronps ON
Southern Territory, and We are no less free
in doing the same when the torch is applied
by those in amrs against the Federal 0athori.
ty. We do this on the same principle that
we denounce Mob law by the aLoIitionis.s in
the North, and would denounce i. equally If
Democrats were so recreant TO their man
hood and their principles as to engage in like
lawessnefs. The rebels say they destroyed
Chaulbersburg in retaliation for the deStruc
tion ofsouthern towns and buildings by our
troops. Even that would be no jlstifcat ton
in the estimation Of men who thiuk thai this
war shoull be conducted on CIVILIZED and
christian principles. But it Will be lesson
10 the Federal adninis::a ton 10 guard here
after agains the eXcesses Of or troops, if it
has any regard for the property Of those who
support and sustain it. 1t will not do for
our administration to say that our bGrning
and devastation was unauthorized aad that
the perpetrators were punished. Nelth,r
Hunter or Banks, or any others, who hays
marched by the light OF burning towns and
villages Fave been censured, and even held 20
an account or questioned. Oar troops have
barned Washington, in North Carolina :;
Jacksonville, Florida Biulitnn, South Caro-
Ina Jacksonville, Florida Button, South
Carolina Banks burned the city If A,exan-
dria, in Louisiana, and Hunter destroyed
almost everyth hing as he went i'll Western
Virginia. In Klpatrlck's ra'd, it is sad, that
one division destroyed every thng it came
acg oss, and other divisions were not much
less destructive. Even Churches and school
houses were made to share the same fate as
other T. plic and private building. If such
thugs are 10 continue our whole land will
become depopnlated anj desolate Cham
bcrsaurg nov is.-Lebana0n -4dre3tjSer.
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1864-08-17

The People WANT PeAce.-We greatly
mistake public op'non,ii seven tenths of the
People Of our entire c p.mun, y are not lively
in earnest for immediate Peace. Lincoln has
declared the War, now devastating the land
and filling it win dssolation, blood and
death alone to be prosecuted for the j." Abo-
Iition of SIavery"-a Negro war. In vie Of
this terrible state of a6Airs, it becomes the
duty Of all good people-the iriends OF white
mems lives and Eberties-to assert and main
.taiR their independence, for themselves aud
posterity, by effec'ing On early peace, and
restoring our bleeding country TO lis -Eontsd
rest by changing its despotic rulers. .rfa.
Blessed are the Peace Makers. for they
shall be called the children of God, saia the
SAVIOR. ~.. % ~Es.t-s.sB .aI
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1864-08-17

"a Minnesota paper learns that from
different parts of that State the distress Gre
ated among the families Of conscripts beggars
description, One geRtbJsmeeJpe who wasa aP-
Iunates" was so much overc ans by the
heart-rending scenes he was compelled to
witness among the wives and children after
delivering two or three of the " death war
cntS," resign his commission, saying he had
" no taste for such business"
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1864-08-17
In his inaugural message President Lin.

coin said -
g | understand proposed amendment to
the Constitution (Which amendment, howey-
or, have not SEEM has passed Congress, to
the effect that the Federal Government shall
never intefere with the domestic institutions
OF States, including that of persons held to
service. To avoid msconstructon Of what
| have said depart from my purpose-not
nrt ~ speak OF particular amendments-so
far as to say that. holding such a provision
TO now be implied constitutional law, have
no objection to its being made express and
irrevocable."
1t was in the same hour that Mr.. Lincoln
said that he should soon have taken the
most solemn oath to preserve, protect and
defend the' Constitution.
Mr. Lincoln, after indorsing every Aboli-
tion measure which has been passed in Con
gress, now perjures himself anew with the
declaration that he will not listen to over
lures of peace till they propose the aban
donment of slavery"
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1864-08-17
Died,

VERI--In Lemon ON the l3;h lust Edson Forres
infant son Of Miles and Jane Ann Avery aged
mon,hs and 2a days
Nesting of our hou sehod band
To appear in glory's land,
Still ! clasp thy little hand, "a
My darling, On. my darling"
WHEN thy little form pressed,
Ana gently laid thee down to rest.
o! the anguish in my breast
Ny darling Oh. Ny darling.
Thy little voice no more hear,
My Yearning aching heart to cheer
ThCu'rt gone TO God do not fear,
My darling Oh. Ny darling. ...
will! try IN grieve for thse no more,
Bat meet thee on that happy shore
For thou art only gone before,
Ny darling Oh My darling.
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1864-08-17
c. NJ, KO0N,
Chairman Standing Commitiee.

PRoMrr REpLY.-A post Office clerk sent
the following to Albrooks's Uaited States
Mail: ...... ...- ....
:. A man called at our general delivery one
day. when happened for the moment to be
engaged elsewhere in the Office, He whist
ia5, loudly. | stepped to the window aud
savagely inquired, t'whose dog he was whist
ling for ~ g One of Uncle Sans pups ~
said he, quite composeG!y. had nothing to
say" , s., ...- .- .....-..si
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1864-08-17

t. Several hundred negroes had a {" ju
bree" on the Presidents grounds" az Wash
ington, on the Fast day. The shodly organ
at that city @avs that the 'darkies " contriv-
to rendy. a c,nsinerablc amr.nt Of amuSe
meat; every contriYance, indeed
that could add to the pleasure of the time
was brought into energetic rcqnis1iion.'
That's the Lincoln style cal! on white n
to bleed and die, that negroes may hec1me
electors call on white men tC fast and pray,
and turn your grounta into Jones' Wood
for the accommodation Of EthiOpians. Prob
ably the white buff0on rubbed his hands in
glee at the antics or the black buifoons III
the garden.
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1864-08-17

Gen. Burnside, the man who issued the
famous order No l0-"squelchiDg copper
heads" for denouncng which, as TyranicaI,
Vallandigham was banished, has himself
been squelclcd and banishod to Rhode Island
1t seems that his conduct at the late Peters
burg massacre does not meet the approval of
his suporiors. The Niger division under
his command, instead of making them selves
the great heroes of the war made most dis
astrous failure. Burney is dismissed because
he canRot make whistle out of pigs
tail"
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1864-08-17
Wednesday, Aug, IL 1S6 4.
Tho War.

The war news of the past week seems to
be of an unintsresting character. The plan
of taking Richmond and Atlanta by direct
attacks seems to be abandoned. At both
these places the rebels seem to be now rath-
or taking the offensive. We should not be
surprised to find the rebels making some
- flank movements that will raise the seige
of both these places. Admiral Farragut is
attacking Fl. Morgan at the mouth Of Mobile
bay The Rebel vessel Tallahassee, has cap
tured several more vessels. The late inva-
ders Of the state are making safe retreat
down the Shenandoa valley. A band of
guerr,llas lately made their appearance
at Arling on heights near Washington, and
captured several Federal Cavalry.
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1864-08-17

Why Is TIE WAR CONTINUED. No un-
preiudiced citizen be he Republican or Dem
ocrat, car longer doubt as to the true answer
to this question. 1t is clearly developed in
Lncoln's communication "to al to whom it
may cQnce rn. ...... ...-...... .
It is because Lincoln cares more Tor the
NEGRO than for the WHITE MsN,-pre iers
freeing NEGRoEs to saying the lives of WHITE
MEN. .r.-... ..r.
If we had Presden: who regarded the
rights end interests Of white men, North and
South, the war would cease in less than ten
days. ....-.....
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1864-08-17

TRoUBLE IN CAMP Mr.. Liac,,la has met
with another peck Of trsajie." \ pack of
disappointed a5ol;tionlsts OF Ohio, chagr med
at the defeats, and overU hel,ned with rage
at the poor success attending Mr.. Lincoln'a
war measures, are out IN manifesto recnn-
mcrdlng the calling Of new convention 10
meet at Buffalo in September wsgh Jae re
quest ih7 Lincoln and Fremont Withdrew 10
favor Of new man. The Erenir0 Post. Mr,
Chase's organ in New Yo:k, favors this move.
1t is therefore easy to trace the paternity ol
movement to the detunct Bog Baron Of ths
treasury. But there IS m.thing in
this movement that does not appear al first
sight. 1t has been a cardinal doctrine uf the
Republican party, preachers and all, that
Lincoln IS fhe Gorsrnment. Now 10 ask
the government to s" withdraw in favor OF
arother," must be douJte distHiet Treason
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1864-08-17
EDITOR OF DEE,

EpIIoRoF DEN. ..t.....r
p DEAR Sir with your permission L visa to
sov 70 the readers of your PAPER that wlI send oy
raIrrn mil to al who wish it free. Recipe, with
f,,I directions for making and using simple Nest-
able balm that w,ll efeetuaily remove, In ten days
pitnnIes Biotches Tan Freckles, and all Impuri-
tios the Skin leaving the same soff clear, smooth
ami beautiful. t- -rA
viii also lnai! free u those havin Baldg Heads
Bare Faces, simple directions and Information that
will enable them 10 start full growth Of LuNuri-
ant Hair Whiskcrs or MOusiache, in less than
thirty days
An applications answered by return mai, and
without charge.
-., Respectfully yours,
TuOS. +. CHAPMAN, Chemist
S3l Broadway, New lord'
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1864-08-17
Organic e 3!

The necessity for thorough organization
of the Democratic party was never more ap
parent than at this time. If the country is
saved from utter final dissolution and ruin,
if humane liberty is preserved for ourselves
and posterity if this tide of fraud peculation
and corruption which is now eating out the
yery heart and yitais of oVr government is
stayed; If peace shall again smile upon the
land ana cruel devastating, barbarous
and bloody warfare shall ever cease if our
homes and dest shall be wrenched from
The insane Gluten Of a heatheniSh, ,despotic buf
foon and idiot; if, We say, these objects are
attained, if must be by an immediate and
thorough organization of the Democratic
elements of opposition. The great ordea al
will soon be upon US, A short, sharp and
decisive campaignist now about TO open.-
But about twelve weeks now remains before
the most oEentful day in the history OF
great nation. That day will probably settle,
forever, the question whether in America.
free government, founded On the will and
consent Of the goverend, is failure or not
Whether the patriotism, the wis dom he
trials and blood Of our fathers have been
exerted and spent in vain, or not. In view
then, of the great interests at stake, of the
great dangers that threaten them and Of the
struggle before them, we cannot too strongly
urge upon our friends the necessity OF organ
cation. Let clubs be organized III eVeiy
town, in every nook and corner Of the town.
Let no man neglect his duty but freely give
this time, his talents and his money toward
the accomplishment of the work to be done
Let no man deem himself an unimportant
seter in the matter. An earnest effort
on IT,, part of the democrats in each town
ship would secure from five to twenty votes
for us which would otherwise be lost. Thi.
in the aggregate would give Us at least 90
coo votes in the State, and assuming the tw o
parties now to be cqual--a majority for Con
stitu.ioual Union principles CT 10000 votes.
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1864-08-17
VI nj 3W
"A cam To TIE SIrEFERING.
NCSI ITVCtLHNIJ NVWIs,
Tu0S. +. CHAPMAN, Chemist
S3l Broadway, New Iord.

StWAIA.0W two or three hogsheads of Buchu
- "T4nic Bigers." /" Sarsaprrilia," " NGryoSi
Antdotes" &c, &c, 6c, AMI after you are satztsI
with the result, th n Try one boa of OLD IeC IoH
BUCHAN's ENGLISH SPECIFIC PlLLS-al'
be restored to health and vigor in less than tar!
days They are purely vegetable, pleasant to 'ass
prompt aud saatary in their effects on the 6roheo
down nd shattered constitution. Old and you"4
can take them with advantage 'H~1rted anr MFR sT'
in the V2ited States only by iS' 5 81 LIZ
No APT Broadway, New iorh,
- Agent for the Bmtod s'a's' a,
P.S.-~A Box Of the Pills, securely paekeu, ,,bicb
be mniled to any address receipt OF prlce b.,
is ONE DOLLAR, post paid--money relSH1'TN
the Agent if entire satisfs tiou Is not given
VI lSw.
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1864-08-17

THE success o: Gen. Grants flanking
> movements is SO great that Lincoln has felt
the necessity of calling into the field 5ooOo
more men--to be. we suppose, fanhed into
= eternity in the same GLORIOUS" way as. the
millions Who have zen sent before them.
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1864-08-17

A CLERGyMAN, writing to the, Bangor
Whig advises all his brethren TO pray for
rain. The Wing thinks if they are as sue.
cessful in this as they were preaching the
country into civil war, there rill be deluge
soon.
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1864-08-17

ALBERT PKE's library, wantonly destroy
ed by L,ncoln's soldiers, is said to have been
worth 100000. There is not another gov.
ernment in the civilized world that would
perpit,its soldiers to destroy OF steal books
of private libraries.
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1864-08-17
Camp Meeting

There will be Camp Meeting held under the
supervision ofthe Evangelical Assocatan on the old
Vdairy farm owned by Mr.. Young in Falls TIP Wyo-
ming County to commence THURSDAY SEPT lst 1907
n. B. No huxtering will be alleged,
HA DIETTERICk
Preacher in charge.
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1864-08-17

The Monroe doctrine, that no foreign gov
ernment should ever be permitted to gam
foothold on American SOIL has been abandon
ed by the present administration, and mem
Der Of the hated House of Hapsburs, has been
made emperor of Mexico. right under Lin-
cClu's nose % "
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1864-08-17

WHO is for further prosecution Of this war?
All who are getting rich out of it, and as
many fools as there are left alive in the coun-
try. After the experience We have had the
man who believes in the possibility of con-
quering the South IS a fool indeed.-
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1864-08-17

A ocERY.-Will some Administrator 7,an
inform us on what principle the exemtj on Of
men from taxation who hold from 81 900 to
500 900 of United States securities, can be
justified when the iaboring mas, the mechan.
ic and the manufacturer are taxed in half
dozen different ways, and TO such an extent
that they can hardly provide themselves With
she peeessaFiee of life
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1864-08-17

SroPPE BUsINEsr. The enormously high
taxes imposed by the new Venqe law upon
the business of cigar makiEs have caused a
great many manufactures to suspend op 4rI,
tions, and close up their shops. In some
couu,ies of tits State large numbers o.
hands have been thrown cut CT employ
ment
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1864-08-17

Hlr EN- AGAIN.-Mayor Gunther Of the
city of New York closes Lis Proclamation,
ailins the attention Of the people of that
city to the observance Of last Thurs5ly, as a
day Of fasting, humiliation, &C., as follows /:
To the ministers Of the various church cs
on whom will deVolve the duty Of opening
prayer in the presence Of their cong regatons,
and especially those ministers who have in
sulcated the doctrines of war and blood, so
much at variance with the teachings Of their
Divine Master, would hum bly, recommend
that they will, on that solemn occasion in
woke the mercy # Heaven to hasten the
relief Of our suffering people by turning the
hearts OF those in authority to the bic ssed
ways Of peace.
c. GopFREY GUNTHER, Mayor.
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1864-08-17

MATTERS of importance engaging our at
tenticn this week. we defer paying our re-
spccts to the thing that travels behind a
beet, until the next, then, We conclude
to waste ammupit ion on such small game,
we may take feather or two from lis soar
ing wings.
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1864-08-17
LOCAL AND PERs ONAl

AGENT for the Dcmocra,.A 60
has c'nsentei TO act as our gent in ree.irfn n-s
reeeihing subscriptions for the North Broncb Dsa'
ocr4t. All monies paid him either on suSacr;rtia
or for advertising will be duly accounted for Az,
Te!!ied the Same as if paid to us.
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1864-08-17
c. GorFREY GuNTHEa, Mayor

PILE ON THE TAxEs.-Tho New York
Times, Lincoln Organ, calls fer more tares
1t says ,ce must tar more heLriy. We now
how
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1864-08-17

There are nearly one hundred thousand
more women than men in Massachusetts and
just rs many men who wish In their hearts
now, they we're women. ,ssr sargc /.
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1864-08-17

/" john" said a stingy old hunk to his
hired man, as he was taking dinner. do
you know how many pancakes you've eat :
en- O. wy a.a. .aH ..s .ra.g t.jg .
f" No.e .4 -a -a-a.~. y.5s.. .
4 Well, you've eaten fourteen !" .9t 7a<
q "Welt, said john, rou coant and will
eat 2"f.i-. eaa. a .n a7aa aeEd ..ra
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1864-08-17
Delegate Elect Ions

The following named persons were return.
ed as vigilance committees OF the respective
Townships for the ensuing year. '
BFantrim; E. j. Kceney, VIM. Neigh,
The New York herald., 1864-08-06

srrAnsHIr kArASxAs, Capt Lesesang, having been
leased from SERVICE have sailed from
New Orleans on Sunday last, O'Clock PM for York
direct
STEAMSHIP FuSe sHuKY O. GOOD uch) Captain HiIdrsth
VIII sail from pier Is North River this day, Saturday At
Pm precisely for New Orleans The modations
OF this vessel for all that could be desired IN
every respect The agent 10 WIN Robson ls Front st.
LAurcH-wi bc launched At liz O'Clock this Saturday
morning from the shipyard Of sImonson. between Ee
vsnh and Twelfth East River the steamboat Orient
Sound She s Of 1910 burnen. Hsy engines arc in
course of construction at the Allaire Worka
BARR JvA tBr). Clifford from Havana for Falmouth, 3,
put into Newport the 80 inst with loss Of sails and in
WhaIsmen.
Bark James Allen. Pierce Of EB aid from osas June 30
ssts Martha, Thomas, Of NIB, arr s.'aono'ua June .
s.5s Jssn: Cornell. q NIB. returned 70 H'ao'au juno
snip centuron, CROMWELL hence rsr nssourus on vei
sssg n:1spp. sssA from csao for Antwerp June H.
,ssiH d.: ::;:rc rarbsr, from L,srOoo' for SHort,
Slip pgsbarT from Amsterdam for NYsrk all we'll July
SIP David nom ormssy for Boston, July H. lat q q.
ssr. cup",nss Hcot.:y. fsom Liverpool for rhilads
tH Roessgn Rorss. 8
s.ss w.sssS;on % ssessr yssoses 90 sss. S.rsss. ne
Ja s@sid Sp ss,~srS.s, @ ss.sss.o New
SssrssHAyxw July i7--Arr Hassa r) Won sautsu, nsw
Yerk tpct - nrcuwsrsbavsn, as before reporteo)
Sssss.s is4sD ipr, Is Arr sS'p Lady wssSpson Hel
s:sn Hle p .ss.. Isss Ss.s a. ssy.ss vS
snres of nsu3 "t''~'4' ~'-
The New York herald., 1864-08-06

Car. CIxAH July 2o-or CITY Of London s, Pssris ffos
EYorx tor Qaaen,tosn and Liverpool ....s
cxxpI1r Nv fs-Afr q Richsrdson, Kendall bordsanA
clsco t4nd july ~ for Chin ienian loheyss
Chinsnas (sni sid 9th for En..adl h Black sa Ms
s. snip Gus More oss Emerson. An,scrp
In po ulv a ships 1ephyr Bigsow from AcapuiGo ar
Ley. John Fucker Halett from Valparaiso arr ATM ne
At Chnchs Islands Jnr il, snps Forest Eagle. seepsr
Othelo. nkham: Eiectrc Spark Capdase; Aadan OH
Gsa ssa eS aa ssoss SSs a~"a %ws ssnsn.s aaoay
yada fartett VIM Chamberiain Carver; Persia, Doanct
LIANT; Phillips; WIN Nason smith; portsmouth. IaI,on;
curing hshan: Picavnne, brooks; Liv Age Nich9ls
Jackson dg barks wciiiserv wessis and Egypt Hall dos
O4Ersourn July is-or Daniel Webster, Spencer NYors
FAIHourH July i9-Arr Kung Mou Hors Philsde,phiA
HAvRE July l7-Arr London Couch, London for Nes
York 18th Iowa t Jarman do for do; Washington tsI
HAnsusc july l6.sid rossu. Never NYork
Ms sG for shps Danube Broqsntop s.n
RKeeer do Tor Bakers (and lsth);
fsd s 90. do g. sars Sd tsss
Lookout Nugent, New Bedford
In pori n ship Arno Mason from Howland's rsd.
rIT RvRsroeI JSiy "Ar Hibernsan ). Du.son Quebec.
Sid 10Th A,eI Marshall Marshall NYork rosawandas
r@ ish' aora Drysaa. .us julia Crosby New Yors.
Ps,e Fsdas, San Frasc,sco c.s r. .ns
PASAxA July x-In port steamships Gnassmaia Doos
Louis from ssn Francisco on same day savsdsa
and sonora schr General Hsrnev IN he hands Of the
| U Consul Sid 18th. s'eamsnip Colleen Chy. LApos~
ourrrsTows, July 9-Arr Hans Eside NYork; Aka snd
TsRRAcorA Jnly s-sld wyvern. B,aedon Kyork
TApIF 4 AZ, May 26-Arr Snuth Easter. Welsh NYork
.hd 70 load copper al salcahuavo foa
The New York herald., 1864-08-06

sncod.d In ferretug out the most successful and
tsusye gang Of coipteresrs kuown m the Upisea
States fourteen Of the gang now In double irons
Five large boxes OF countsre ting msterals ssken from
the gang are now on their way to washhgton. Other
bar es are TO be arrested large quantity Of bank roie
paper and ink, eleven presses and twelve plates are
scred This gang has been largely engaged 10 manu-
fac,urrg and circulating twenty dollar greenbacks and
ten aud df,y dollar United States Treasury notes new
i.sne,, BESIDES fifty cent postal currency. large
amaunt OF this has been secured