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North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1864-11-09

E1 Never complain Of your birth, your
employment, your hardshps; never fancy
that you could be something if you had q
different lot and sphere assigned you. God
understands his own plan, and he knows
what you want great deal better than you
do. The very things thatyou most depricate
as fatal limitations or distractions. are proba-
bly, what you. most want. What you call
hindrances, obstacles, and discouragements,
are probably Gods opportunities and it is
nothing new that the patient should dislike
his medicines, or any certain proof that they
are poisons. No truce to all such impa-
tience |! Choke that envy that gnaws at your
heart because you are not inthe same lot with
others bring. down your soul, or rather bring
it up to receive Gods will and do his work
in your lot and sphere, under your cloud O
obscurity, against your temptations, and then
you shall find that your condition is never
opposed to your good, but consistent with it..
DIR Bushnell.
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1864-11-09
MANIFOLD USES FOR LEATHER

The old saying, that there is nothing
like leather" is amply verified in the thou
saudsand one little articles of feminine deco
ration which Madam Fashion has recently
decreed for her daughters wear. In my up
town stroll the other day, passed before the
tastefully arranged window of fancy store,
wherein were displayed the usual miseeilane-
Gus collection of ornaments, trimmings, etc,
which go TO make the sum total of such an
establishment, and thought as not ed how
freely the material, leather, had been used in
their construc tion % that mot her Eve, as
she perambulated Eden in her primitive gar
ment of fig leaves, could have foreseen how
skillfully her sons and daughters should cons
vert the skins of such animals as those over
which she held DOMINION into the multitude
of articles both useful and ornamental, which
meet our eye on every side, and supply our
needs at every step. Could she have seen
the girdle, formed to encircle the slender
waist of some fair damsel-the Ecoquettish
little bow which fasteps the collar of your
fashionable belle, the trimming of her dress,
the rosetts upon her hat, the buttons scat
tered in delightful confusion over her gar
ments, is arranged in mathema tical precision,
in rows containing twelve, eighteen, or twen-
ty four, as fashion and taste sh all dictate, the
gauntlet, to shade the delicate wrist, the
bracelet, for its adornment, the anklet, 10
protect the ankle, the page to elevate the
trailing skirts from contact with muddy
crossings, the reticule, the fan for subduine
summers heat-these, and many other orna-
men:s too numerous to mention, ,and all made
of leather, SO embossed, and pinked and 9TH
erwise decorated almost to lose its identity,
yet leather still,are additional evidence of the
truth Of the saying at the head of our para
graph Shoe and Leather Reporter.
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1864-11-09

SMILES AND FRowNs.-Keep a smile or,
your countenance. Smiles breed dimples,
which are far more Ornamental than fancy.
SHIRT fronts. 1t is dangerous to sleep in the.
same town with the proprietor of perpetual
irown. lon't walk around, looking as dis
mai as sick undert aker, or as if you were.
going to your own funeral. Melancholy, two.
thirds of the time, results from hunger or in
gestlon Dissect a suicide, and the chances.
are you will find his stomach empty. IF Won
feel down heated avoid hemp and take to.
vlctuals. A timely "sirloin" might save MAJ.
ny good fellow from an early graAe Isn't
that so 2
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1864-11-09

i FRIEND.-Oh! the blessings IL is IN,
have friend to whom one can speak fear.
lessly ON any subject, with whom ones deep-
est as well as ones most foolish thouehts
come out simply and safely. Oh the CON-
iort' the inexpress,bls comfort of feeling safa.
with person.. having neither to weigh tho't
or measure words, dut pouring them all right
out, just as they are, chaff and grain toeelh-
er, certain that faithful hand will take and,
sift them, keep what is worth keeping and,
then with the breath of kndness blow tha.
rest away. .r.,7..r.. q rs. E..Y
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1864-11-09
HISTORICAL RECORD.

The following is list of the Presidents
aud Vice Presidents of the Uuited States, as
well as those who were candidates for each
Office. since the organization of the Govern.
ment: rm 10 ...... s..... s.. .
l786-George Washington and John Ad-
ans, two terms, no opposition. -.a ....
1877 John Adams opposed by Thomas
Jefferson who, having the next highest cleo.
toral, vote became Vice President. ...
l803-Thomas Jefferson and Aaron Burr ;
beating John Adams and G Charles G.. Pinck-
ney. .. --...-, .r ......s.. 49,.
l805-Thomas Jefferson aud George Clin-
ton beating Charles G. Pickney and Rufus
King. ..-. ..., ... a..-..
lS09-James Madison and George Clinton;
beating Chas. G. Pickney. .r ......
1813-James Madison and Elbridge Ger.
ry beating De Witt Clinton. -5.. ~
1917 James Monroe and Daniel D. Tomp-
kins; /; beating Rufus King. .... .-.......
1S2l--James Monroe and Daniel D .Tomp-
kns beating John Quincy Adams.
lS25-John Quincy Adams and John G,
Calhoun beating Andrew Jackson, Henry
Clay and Mr.. Crawford, there being four cam
didates for President, and Albert Gollatin for
Vice President. -......
1829-Andrew jackson and John G. CAL
houn beating Johu Quincy Adams and
Richard Rush.
|, lS33-k Ddrew Jackson and Martin Van
Buren beating Henry Clay and John Floyd
VIM. Writ for President, and VIM. Wilkins,
John serseant,a land Henry Lee for Vice Pres
ident.
1S37-Martin VanBuren and Richard NJ j.,
johnson beating, VIM. II. Harrison, Hugh
L. White, aud Daniel Webster for President,
and John Tyler for Vice President.
184l-Wm. III. Harrison and John TYLER;
beating Martin Van Buren, and Littleton W.
Tazewel. Harrison died one month after
his inauguration. and John Tyler became
President for the rest of the term.
1845-James K. Polk ssd George NJ. Dal-
las beating Henry Clay and Theodore Frel-
inghayseH..
l849-Zachary Taylor and Millard Fill.
more beating Lewis Cass and Martin Van
Buren for President, and William O. Butler
and Charles b. Adams for Vice President.
Taylor died July 9th, 1850, and Fillmore be.
came President.
1853-Franklin Pierce and Wm. r, King
beating Winfield Scott, and w, A. Graham.
l857-James Buchanan and j. C. Breck-
enridge beating John G. Fremont and MIL
lard Fillmore for President, and VIM. L,
Dayton and A. j. Donelson for Vice Presi-
dent.
1S6l--Abraham Lincoln and Hannibal
Hamlin beating John Bell, Stephen A.
Douglas, and John q. Breckenridge for Rres
ident, and Edward Everett, Herschell ".
johnson. and Joseph Lane for Vice Pnesi-
dent.
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1864-11-09
A Fine Prospect,

Provost Martial Fry gives the people tho.
very consohng assurance that where there
are cxcesses they will be credited en- tho
NEAT DRAFT. Let the people ponder this
official announcement that there is to be AN
OTHER DRAFT. Remember, too, that.
paying out is played out. The people have
about filled the Republican programme SO far
as money is concerned. They have given
we'll nigh the 'last dollar" The "last NAM
will have to 60 when the next draft is made
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1864-11-09
ADDITIONS TO THE TAX BILLS.

We furnish our readers with q few more
terms Of the Tax Bill, taken from the Knick-
.erboCker Magazine:
Taxes on moustaches, So per month.
On whiskers, other than those belonging
to cats and dogs, ST. per month.
To snecze in the public highways Is cents.
If accompanied with unusual noise, 20
cents.
For lorgnettees or quizzing glasses, ST..
For useing expressly prepared mucilage, 2
cents per pot.
For kissing anybody except relatives, Is
cents each time. IN. B. engaged couples
" commute" for $40 per month.
For ringing door bells or using kno ckers, l
cent.
For using scraper or door mat before door
| cent.
For not using scraper or door mat, 81.
For looking at a lady anywhere, $40,
Eor shaking hands with ladies, 10 cents.
For quoting French, Is cents.
For saying L" in our midst" or pending;
or reliable," or " donate" or "proven, 3"
ST. ...
For writing ones name as Marie, Pollre,
Sallie, Maggie, or Julie, ST..
For joining the Curbst one Christian Asso-
citation, and waiting at the door to see
the ladie. come out" $40.
For chewing gum, cent.
For recording anything not strictly your
business, $50.
For asking friends to take tickets to any
thing, 500.
For reading your own literary compo sitions
to any one, 81. a.r"
For doing same to editors, or offering to do
it, Sl00. .a'.
For borrowing anything, $1,000. @
For staying later than Il P. NJ, when call
ing, SIS per hour:
For using and haekkneyed quotation, 2S
cents.
For always mentioning in connection will
| q name, that he or she ia : very rich," o
poor as job" 81. ..-
| P@Tha w,v IN and an aholjtion war =.
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1864-11-09

E An Irishman was indulgng, in the,
very intellectual occupation of sucking raw
eggs and reading newspaper. By some mis-
chance he contriyed to bolt live chicken
The poor bird chirruped as it went down hia
throat, and he very coolly said, "Be the
powers, my young friend, you spoke too late.
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1864-11-09

PROFANITY A SIGN OF IGNoRANCE.- The
vulgar sin of profanity is more common than
formerly in the public streets. We wish all
addicted to the habit could understand how
vulgar it is, and how generally it is accepted
as proof of an empty head and weak
will. The North American Review SAYS
well {:
There are among us not few who feel
that simple assertion or plain statement of
obvious facts will pass for nothing, unless
they swear to its truth by all the names of
the Deity, and blister their lips with every
variety of hot and sulphurious oaths. If We
observe such persons closely, we ahall gener-
ally find that the ferceness of their profani
ty is in inverse ratio to the afluence of their
ideas.
We venture to affirm that the profanest
men within the circle of your knowledge arc
all afflicted with chronic weakness of intel
ect. The utterance of an oath, though it
may prevent vacuum in sound, is no indica-
tion ofsense. 1t requires no genius to swear.
The reckless taking of sacred names in vain is
as little Characteristic of true independence of
thought as it is OF high moral culture. In
this breathing and beautiful world, filed as it
were with the presence of the Deity, and fra
grant with incense from it's thousand altars
of praise, it would be so servility should we
catch the spirit of reverent worshipers, and
illustrate in ourselves the sentiment that the
Christian is the highest style of man.
SHARP.-One of our men in the trenches
before Petersburg, acting under promise of
safetylfrom the rebels, went to the enemy's
line to exchange some papers, and they took
him pape RS and all. This breach of faith was
considered proper subject for retalia ton
A corporal, disguised al. an officer, ventured
out in front Of another portion of the line,
and holding up package of papers, express
ed o wish to exchange for Southern papers
"Come over here aud we will exchange with
you," rebel called opt. "Mest me hall
| way" our corporal replied. His firmness on
point soon brought out grayback officer
and major at that. "Glad TO see you," sale
the corporal. do you see that man behind
there with musket You are my prisoner
and if you open your head, or don't follow
me, you are dead man." The major iol-
lowed, and is now a prisoner. Subsequent,
an offer was made to send back the man they
had taken prisoner IL exchange: bat our boy
lcould not see 1t. -
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1864-11-09

E2 The bids for the extension of the
State Capitol were opened in Harrisburg on
Tuesday. But two or three were preses4ed,
and these were from builders in Harrisburg
and Philadelphia. Owing to some deficiency
in the details of the lowest bid, no deffnit
allotment was made, and the matter for the
present is had under advisement -rs
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1864-11-09

No MILITARY DEsPoTIsM.-0H No-A
vebatim report OF the speech Of Gen. Hovey
commanding in Indiana, is expressive ofa de-
te rmined sesolution as follows.
GAS for myself this peace party never can
or shall triumph in Indiana, at the polls or
any where else, while have the power to
present it," ,..rr
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1864-11-09

no YOU WIsHT0 DE CURED ?-DR. BU
DCHAN'S ENGLISH SPECIFFIC PILLS cuer
In less thyn 80 days, the worst cases of NERV0LS-
M1yEss, Impotence, Premature Decay, Seminal
Weakness, Insanity, and all Urinary, Sexual and
nervous Affections, no matter from what cause pro-
aacea Price, One Dollar per box. Sent, postpaid
6y mail, on receipt of an order. One Box HilI por
feet the cure in most cases Address
JAMES S. BUTLER,
General Agent, 427 Broadway, New York.
V4Rl 3m:
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1864-11-09

E We have had four or fye different
Generals in cammand of the Army Of the
Potomac,b but the people will never be- content
with any General till we get General Satls-
faction.
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1864-11-09
NATIONAL CLAIM AGENCY,
CONDUCTED BY
@HARVY AND COLLINS,

-HARVY AND COLLINS,
WAS AINGTON, D, c.
In order to facilitate the prompt ad-
iustment of Bounty, Of pay, Pensions and
other Claims, due sosdiers and other persons from
sihc Government of the United States. The under
,Pwed has mode arrangements with the above firm
Ronse experience and close proximity to, and daily
n ereourse with the department. as well as tie
acknowledge, acquired by them, of the decisions
ayquentIy being made, enables them to prosecute
taims more eficiantly than Attorneys at distance
lnpossibly do All persons entitled to claims ofthe
tavs description can have them properly attended
alnobbylng on me and entrusting them to my care
HARVEY SICKLER,
Agt. for Harry Collins,
khapnock, Pa.
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1864-11-09
Dott's Gotnl'&I,r.


THE GIRLS AND THE WIVES.
Somebody has written the following about
the girls, and set it affsat on the sea of news
God bless the girls, T'' f--.
Whose golden curls ... .aH .a ..
Blend with our evening dreams .-F.- J.
They haunt our lives r..r -s -.
Like spirit wives,
Or as naiads haunt the streames
They soothe our pains, .. Z. fl
They ELL our brains e.Haf .i..s
With dreams of summer hours ..-....
God bless the girls. .. .........
God bless their curls,
God bless our human flowers.
The wives, we think, are quite as deserving
as the girls-therefore the following is re~
spectfully submitted -a+
God bless tn. wives,
They fill our hives q
With little bees and honey,
They lfe's shocks
The men our socks,
But-Don't they spend the money
When We are sick
They heal US quick .T
That is If they love US
If not, we die,
And yet they cry
And place tombstones above u.s.
Of roguish girls,
With sunny curs,
We may in fancy dream;
But wives-true wives
Throughout our lives,
Are everything they seem,
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1864-11-09

e One of our cotemporaries says he
got horse giyea to him. He forgot to add
the word whipping "a
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1864-11-09
M. GILMAN,

A GENTLEMAN, cured of Nervous Debility In.
competency, Premature Decay and Youthful Error
sstuatec by desire to benefit others will be happy
to furnish to all who need H. Qree of charge }, the
recipe and directions for making the simple remedy
ls@i in hiscase Those wishing to profit by his, and
possess Valuable Rcmed, vii "Hicive the came,
by return mail, Carefully seaed,) by Addressing
JOHN B. OGDEN
No GU Nassau street, New York.
S3-n40- 3mo..
Use NO OTHER !-BUCHAN'S SPECIFIC
u FILLS are the only Reliable Remedy for all
Diseases Of the Seminal Urinary and Nervous Sys-
ems. Try one box, and be cured. ONE DOLLAR
A BOX One box will perfect a cure, or money re
snded. Sent by mail on receipt of price.
JAMES 5. BUTLER,
Station D. Bible Pouse
New York,
General Agent
y2-n2l-2n & 10
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1864-11-09

II COOPER, PHYSICIAN g. SURGEON
IL Newton Centre Luzcrne County Pa.
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1864-11-09

ERThe way to end an abolition war -
Take {" the last man and the last dollar
first! -. s.4
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1864-08-30

It is obvious that these cards contain a
complete history of the treatment of each
case. They are never removed from the
book at the head of the bed. Their plain
directions guide the nurse in administering
the medicines entrusted to her. From
this she is enabled to make up her requisi-
lion for special diet through the day. Han
not had for breakfast on the 10th of octo-
Der tea, sof5-boiled eggs andmilk; for din
ner, milk toast, milk, baked apples and
boiled rice; for supper, milk and oatmeal
Cruel.
The kitchen is in the rear of the row Of
buildings. It is connected by covered pass
age ways, The principal feature of the
kitchen is its cleanliness. From the kitchen
to the different wards, railway runs, on
which car is propelled containing the
diet which is delivered at the different
wards, This caris kept heated, SO that the
food is delivered smoking hot.
In most hospitals there is great accu-
mutation of knapsacks and other effects of
deceased soldiers. During the first few
months of his administration, Dr. Bliss
found an enormous collection of personal
effects, watches, rings, and other trinkets,
clothing and small sums of money, in
ereasing upon his hands. To get rid of
this annoyance, he caused to be added to
the regulation description, which gives
only the name, company, regiment and
rank of each patient, the name and post
Office address of his nearest friend. All
the effects of the patient are invoiced.
The clothing is sent to the knapsack house;
the smaller valuables are put up in a
neat package for which the owner takes a
receipt. The package is numbered, regis
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1864-08-30
Rearitin Mind.

That the leaders of the rebellion are
democrats"
That democratic Administration
was in power when the.Febollion was de-
termined upon, and wshked at its infant
developments.
That the Knights of the Golden Circle
@the Sons of Liberty tyr-are all of the
" Democratic persuasion.
That the recent discoveries and arrests
in Indiana complcate and involve none
but Democrats
1t is therefore as clear as the MONDAY
sun that the traitors are Democrats" snd
that the rebellion holds its strength under
Democratic, sympathies and inspirations
and yet the Democratic" party has the
assurance to ask that it may be taken
into public confidence again.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1864-08-30
Arms Seized I'm Ohio.

The Dayton Journal says that on the 9Th
Of August three boxes Of arms were receiv-
ed at that place for the Adams Express
Company, addres Jed to party in Miami
county, care Of Anderson & Dobbins, Day
ton. These boxes reached their destination.
On the oath another box came, addressed
in the same way, but Anderson & Dobbins
refused to receive it, and it was taken pos
session of by the Provost Marshal and found
to contain two pistols and eight breech-
loading rifles.
We doubt not the same kind of business
is being carried on all through the West.
Indeed, in very many localities the aSons
of Liberty are already armed.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1864-08-30
ARRIVAL OF NAILS AT DEPOT.

Eastern Through ARRIVES at AN, and
Eastern Way arrives at s:lo AN.
Pittsburgh Through arrives at 7:45 A n.
do Way arrives at $50 P. n.
Sandusky Way arrives at 1l:I5 A. NJ.
Mahoning Way arrives at 800 P. NJ.
Cincinnati Through arrives at $3.50 A. NJ, 2.50 P M.
do Way arrives at $50 P NJ.
Western Through arrives at 9:20 A. NJ and $50
P. n.
Western Way arrives at 2:45 Pm.
Medina Way arrives at 100 P. NJ.
Bockport, &C, arrives Tuesdays, Thursdays and
Saturdays at L NJ.
BrecksVille, BATH, &C., arrives Mondays and FRI
days at P. NJ.
Sharon Center, Granger, North Royaltou, &C., AZ
rives Mondays and Fridays at P. D..
Warrensville arrives daily at IO.I5 A. M
East Cleveland and Euclid arrives daily OF A. n.
CLOSING OF MAILS.
EASTERN THR0UGH for Erie, Buffalo. Boston, New
York, Hartford, and Willoughby, Painesville, Ge-
neva, Ashtsbula and Conneant closes at s:a5 A. NJ.
EASTERN THRouGH, for New York only, closes at
/ $40 P. NJ.
EAsrERs THROUGH, for Rris, Buffalo, Albart,
Boston, New York and Hartford, closes at 2.-so
EASTERN WAY, for all points between Cleveland
and Erie, closes at z;2O P. ID.
WESTERN THRogsH, for Toledo, Dstrsit, Chicago
/ and closes at 500 P. n.
WESTERN T4RoUeH, for Toledo, Detroit, Chicago,
Dubuque, st. Joseph and Cairo closes at 500 P. NJ.
/ WEsTERN WAY, for all points between Cleveland
| and Toledo, closes at 1880 P. NJ.
| CfHCTNNArI WAY, for all points between Cleveland
and Cincinnati, closes at l:25 P. NJ.
CINCINNATI THRoUdH, for Columbus, Dayton,
Newark and Cincinnati, closes at 10 P. M, QeAves
at 5:25 next morning.l
OIScnSArTI THE0U9H, for Columbus, Cincinnati,
Louisville, St. Louis, indianapolis, GAINESVILLE, and
| Wheeling, closes at 500 p. NJ.
PITTSBURGH THROUGH, for Pittsburgh and Wash
ington, closes at l2:25 P. N.
P1rTsBURGH WAY, for all points between Cleve-
land, Nellsvile, and Pittsburgh, Harrisburg, Phil
adelPhia, Baltimore and Washington closes q 7:Sl
A. Ii.
MAHoEIsG WAY, for all points between Cleveland
and Youngstown, closes at 10 P. M, Qeayes ct Ill
next morning)
MEDINA WAY, closes ct 8 A. u.
ROCKPORT, &C., closes on Tuesdays, Thursday
and Saturdays, at II n.
BREoKsymLE, Bath, 40. closes Tuesdays auS
saturdays, at a. M.
SHARON CENTER, Granger North ROyalton, 40.
closes on Tuesdays ane Saturdays, at A. NJ.
WARREEsvILLE, closes daily, 1O!3O a. N.
EAST CLEVELAND and Euclid, closes daily, at
Pm.
Mail and Drop Letters Rre required BY law to b
| prepaid.
An City Circulars required to be prepaid viii
: two-oent stamp.
once open from T:s0 A. NJ. to 7.sO P. NJ. Oh
Sunday from A. NJ. TO 1910 A. n.
+ COW LES. NJ
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1864-08-30
HcCIeIIau ON IS Arbitrary Arrests

Mcclellan on - Arbitrary Arrests"
In reading over the .'whereas" of the
recent Mcclellan Mass Meeting in New
York, the sentence denouncing arbitrary
arrests brings to mind the following letter
from General Mcclellan, directed to Gen.
eral Banks, ordering the arrest of the Ma
ryland Legislature:
[Couhdential]
HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF PoToMAC,
Washington September II, 1851.
Major General n P. Banks United States
ATny:
GENERAL; After full consultation with
the President, Secretaries of State, War,
etc, it has been decided to effect the opera
ton proposed for the 18th. Arrangements
have been made to have a Government
steamer at Annapolis tOreeeive the prison
ers and carry them to their destination.
Some four or five of the chief men in the
affair are to be arrested to-day. When
they meet on :he 18th you will please have
everything prepared to arrest tho whole
party, and be sure that none escape.
Itis understood that you arrange with
| General Dix and Governor Seward the
nod1ts operaHdi. 1t has been intimated to
me that the meeting might take place on
the I4th; please be prepared. I would be
glad to have you advise me frequently OF
your arrangements in regard to this very
important matter.
ii it is successfully carried out it will
90 far towards breaking the backbone OF
| the rebellion. 1t will probably be well to
have special train quietly prepared to
take tEem to Annapolis.
/ leave this exceedingly important affair
to your tact and discretion-the absolute
necessity of secresy and success. With the
i7,74revt -es--5, s--, ~ door GAneral
your sincere friend.
GEORGE B. MCCLELLAN,
Major General, q. s. A.
It would have been better for Mcclellan
fthe New York engineers had said nothing
about arbitrary arrests