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North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1864-08-10
Vice President Stephens Mission.

The Administration press has steadily per-
sisted in denying that the mission with
which Alexander II. Stephens soughtto come
TO Washington had any reference whatever
to peace. The Springfield Republican pub
fishes letter from c, D. Jacobs of that city,
formerly telegraph operator in Richmond
which throws some light on the subject
While telegraph operator in Richmond,
Va, working the principal through line South
| sent message from Jefferson Davis to
Stephens of Augusta Ga, requiring his i'm
mediate presence at Richmond, TO attend a
Cabinet meeting and desiring him to proceed
upon mission to Washington, if his health
would admit, with peace motive. Stephens
was o bear propositions looking to the re-
cognition of the independence OF the COnied-
eracy, but to propose other measures which
might tend to consummate that object, con-
fidentially named upon his arrival in Rich
mond
/; has already passed into history that.M
Lincoln even refused to hold parley when the
Vice President of the rebel Confederacy en-
deaVored to. approach with proposition for
peace,-Bufalo Courier.
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1864-08-10
Horrible Cruelty 10 Negrosa

1t is only those who thoroughly UNDER
stand the negro character, physical and men-
tai, who really know what is cruelty to e ne
gro. The following shows how Massachu-
setts officers treat negroes in Louis Jana
The Express copies from city paper an ac-
count of the treatment of negro by Lieut..
Gilman, of the Fifth Massachusetts Cavalry.
1t appears that he had the poor fellow tied to
| pole by his two thumbs, his legs vainly en-
deavoring to touch the ground. The scene
Is described as follows, by an eye witness
'The new sea grass twine ceaved to his
thumbs pressing them like vice, cutting
with razor sharpness. The pain becoming
excruciating, he struggled valnly to release
himself his mouth became opened his eye
balls were almost forced from their sockets
by the great agony he suffered. He felt as
if he could live but few moments longer
nc rrible pain it was, for his own leadsn
weight seemed to be against his having any
relief He could no longer support himself
and falling unconscious 10 the ground, he left
his flesh cleari1g to the nep sea. grass
trine"
The cause Of this inffiction of the above
cruelty was, that the negro hid himself, and
could not be found when wanted to 90 on
duty. Now this is, perhaps, the most com
mon vice, or rather weakness, of negroes
A little harmless whipping-a few smart
lashes-would have cured the negro of the
habit, and not harmed him in the least The
crazy fanatics of New England would ra ise
howl of horror over this harmless punish
ment of lazy negro, and yet commit upon
him atrocities which it fairly makes the
blood run cold TO read.
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1864-08-10

e Governor Curtin's last frantic appea
20 the people of the state for 10000 men
does not meet with very hearty response
We have not heard ofany one ones going
from this region and believe that none seri-
ously think of doing SO. Alta large and
enthusias tic 1rar meeting held at the Court
House in this place, on Monday evening,
eleven volunteers were obtained, with the
private understanding, we believe, that they
were not to 'eare the toaon, ercept in case Of
its ircasion, Even our o'er patriotic, veget
able nosed townsman, Billy, who says: " If
called upon" he expects " to respond" still
remains at his, post here, with other
weapons, to fight the Cooperheads at home"
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1864-08-10
T'IPPE.
How Kentucky is GoVerned--Coming Events
Cast their Sh adoWs B .fore.
Your devoted sister,

We learn that Gen Burbrdge, of Kentucky
has issued On order to the judges of Elec-
tion in that State, not to allow the name of
Judge Duyal-who is a candidate for re-elec
tlcn to the Bench Of the Court OF Appeai-to
appear on the Poll Books of their precincts.
We suppose Gen Burbridge did not take the
responsibility of that act, of his own voltion
for it is In the face of Lincoln's proclamation
declaring Kentucky to be under martial law.
He must have got his authority direct from
Washington. The order of Gon. Blu rcridse
sets aside the laws of Kentucky, spits IN the
face of Gov. Bramlettc and commits a hixh
handed outrage ON the rights of the voters of
Kentucky.
Coming events cast their shadows before
and this act Of tho military Governor of Ken
lucky falls like dark shadow on Ohio,
Indiana, and Illinois, and gives them warning
of the future. Lincoln journals are already
calling on the President to declare martial
Law over the States we have named; and we
have no doubt the call will be complied with
in case Lincoln believes that, at the ap-
preaching elections, the people will, If per.
rhitted to vote, rebuke his policy and his
administration. To Kentucky, Judge Duval
would have been permitted to be a candidate
by Gen. Burbridge but for an apprehension,
well founded that he would be elected His
election must not be allowed, and hence the
order to the Judges OF Election to erase his
name from the Poll Books.
We understand in addition to this despot-
ic order, Gen. BurbrIdge has cause to be
arrested aud sent to prison at Louisville
within day or two past, prominent citizens
Of kenucky. This is part the programme
| TO rontrol the election to take from the
people their right to decide for themselves
who shall rule oyer them and aid Gen
Burbridge in executing another inhuman and
Infamous order issued by him some time ago.
Kentucky, like Missouri, is to be made the
scene Of terrible barbarities. Her woes are
just coming upon -Cincinnatti Enquir,
Jsly 81.
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1864-08-10
EDITOR OF DEK.

EDITOR OF DEE.
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Bare Faces simple directions and information that
Will enable them to start full growth of Lusuri.
ant Hair Whiskers or MOusiache, in less than
thirty days
All applications answered by return mali and
without charge.
Respectfully yours,
THOS. F. CHAPMAN, Chemist
e3l Broadway, New Yord.
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1864-08-10
SSHONeNt Old Abe"

1t Honest old Abe" is the soubriquet ap-
pIled by his parasites and followers,to man,
who modestly signs :. A. LlncoIn,' to his
tyranical and arbitrary edicts aud procama-
tions; "This honest old Abe,n has prose-
cuted war for nearly four years, at an ex
pense Of hundreds of thousands of lives and
hundreds of millions of money. Me has
draped the land in mourning he has filled
it with the means of widows and the walls
and tears of orphans. He kindly recon-
mends for their empty stomachs and half
clad bodies, day. of tTting humiliation and
prayer. This modest, honest, prayerful
"old Abe" this smutty joker. lover of niger
songs and tyrant; now tells his subjects
that the war, they have foolishly supposed,
was for the restoration of the Union, is one,
for the dbddonment of slarery H.!
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1864-08-10
VI nj 3G
ACARD TO TIE stJFrERrSc

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~ Tonic Btters," |" Sarsaparilla," " Nervous
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with the result, tn n try one box of OLD DOCTOR
BCCHAN'5 ENGLISH SPECIFIC PILLS-and
be restored to health and vgor in less than thirty
days They are purely vegetable, pleasant to take
prompt ait sautIry in their effects on the brox On.
down and shattered tuition. Old and yuunr
can take them with advantage. Imported aui ssId
IN the United States only by JAS. s. BUTLER
No. APT Broadway, New York
EF Agent for the iInitod States.
=, PS-A Box Of the Pills, securely packed, will
be mailed to any address receipt of price, which
rs ONE DOLLAR, post paid-money refandsd by.
the Agent If entire satisfa ;tiun ia not givsn
VI l3w,
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1864-08-10
VANDALISM OF HUNTER.
why Chambersburg was Burned.

The following is the account Gov Letcher
| himself gives of the circumstances attending
the burning of his house by Gen. Hunter.
He says:-
The threats made by soldiers on Saturday
evening, induced my wife to fear the house
would be burned, and she expressed her
fears in the hearing of DR.. Patton and CAPT.
Towns, of New York. Capt. Towns very
promptly said, that I, being private citizen,
and the house being private property, burn
ing it, would be an inexcusabIe outrage, and
| proposed at once to 60 TO Hunters Head
quarters and ascertain. He went, and was
directed by Hunter to assure nay wife that
the house would not be disturbed, The Sc
quel shows that the sole object Of this assur
ance was to quiet her aTprehensions, and
thus prevent anything from being removed.
About half past o'clock A. NJ. Saturday
Captain Berry aud his Provost guard rode
| up aud the officer called for my wife. She
came to the door, when Barry informed her
that he was ordered by Hunter to fire the
| house. She replied there must be some mis-
take, and asked for the order, He said it
was verbal order. She then said to him,
Can 1t net be delayed until see Gen. Hun
tea 81 The order is peremptory," he re-
! piled, " and you have five minutes to leave
the house." She then asked leave to remove
! Ter mothers sisters her own and her chill
| dren's clothing, which was insolentIy refused
! Immediately thereafter camphene was
poured on the parlpr floor and ignited with
| a match. In the meantime, my daughter
| had gathered up an armful of clothing. and
was going out when he discovered her, ran
f'rward and fired the ciothng in her arms
He then poured camphene in the wardrobes,
ber au drawers, and ignited the clothing
taEi g oat My clothing, which he said he
intended to take North
Every house on my lot was burned save q
granary over my ice house. Not particle
Of -four, meat, or anything edible was ef'
all having been carried off on Saturday.
| My mother, nov in her 6Sth year, lives on
the lot adjoining my own, having with her
one Of her grandchildren and servant. After
my property had been fired, the fiends fred
her stable, located about forty feet from the
house, with no other view than to burn her
out also. The house caught twice, and
would have been consumed but for the un-
firing efforts of Capt Towns, who made his
men carry water and eztinguish the flames
The Captain behaved like gentleman to-
wards my own and my mothers family.
Gems. Averill Crock, Sullivan, and Dufee
denounced the whole proceeding as an out
rage, in violation CT ali the principles Of civil
lied warfare, and stated that Hunter alone
was responsible for these atrocities.
am truly, ard in haste, your friend,
| JOHN LETCHER
Jos. MAYO, Esq, Richmond. Va.
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1864-08-10

The Democrats predicted that the triumph
of sectional party would produce q disso-
luton Of the Union. That was denounced
as " loco foco stuff!' The result is before
the country.
We now predict that the Reelection of
Lincoln, should it occur, will render perma-
nent the separation Of the North and the
South, and cover us with disgrace and ruin.
This will be termed Copperhead nonsense %
Well-try it'll
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1864-08-10

E Speaking Of the draft, Billy Bur.
CESS says =" A mark upon him who evadcs
the issue without just exemption, or diShon'
orably shirks his duty to his country"
In view of the way in which Billy sneaked
out of the draft in 1862 and of his ardent
attachment to Americans of African descent,
we think it would not require q microscopic
Instrument of very great powers to discover
q black streak running up and down that
animals back.
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1864-08-10

An ONO exchange publishing the follow
ing 1--WE are reliably info ormed that Hon.
Thos. Corwin, since his return homo, has
indulged IN bitter denunciations Of the Lin
coln administration. We are not surprised
at it, but some Of his loyal neighbors are
terribly shocked Mr.. Corwin is not the
only man who supported the Administration
three years ago, who has since become thor
oughly disgusted with its wickedness and
corruption.
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1864-08-10

WoNDERFUD LIBERALITY or Mr. LINCOLN.
The other day delegation of Kentucky
members of Congress waited upon Lincoln
to demonstrate against the arbitrary military
arrest Of Col. Woford in that State. In the
course Of the interview the President laid
much stress upon his iboralty, Why, says
he, have permitted &! Dmembers of Con =
gress upon the floor Of the House not on ly
10 criucitse my G.! policy, but even to per
sonally attack me !!
GOmMonf IS unnecessary
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1864-08-10
Vote for Curtin and s. re the drd0h!
DRAFT ORDERED IN JULY, 1864, FOR
100000 MEN -!

WHOLE NUMBER DRAFTED AND ORDERED TO
BE- DRAFTED SINCE CuRTINs ELECTION ONE
MILLION TWO HUNDRED THOUSAND
MEN -! Now that Curtin is cected-aIl
that is required, to establish forever, national
despoti IN national banrup'cy, negro free.
dom and equality, eternal taxation, blood
shed and ruin, is to VOTE FOR LINCOLN
AND THE LOTTERY OF DEATH WILL
GO ON!!!
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1864-08-10

The STATE QUoTA.-According to letter
from Colonel Fry TO Governor Curtin, the
quota Of Pennsylvania, under the late call OF
100000, is 6l 700 men, Add The one hun
dred per cent. and the total number to be
drawn, in cas- e Of draft, is 123,4 400. 1t has
been estimated by loyal" organs, that aft
er the extra per centage, and the supplying
Of dues under previous and supplementary
drafts, there ;eitt not be men enough rem am
in9 on the rolls Of the State to supply the
Number of men assigned as the quota q
Penn sYlrania!
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1864-08-10

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ICCHAN'S ENGLISH sPECIFFIC PILLS cusr
IN less thvn 80 days, the worst of NERV0L g.
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by mail on receipt of an order. One Box " ill par
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JAMES :. BUTLER
General Agent, 427 Broadway, New YORK;
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North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1864-08-10
List of Persons Drawn to serve al Jurors
for August Term, 1864.

GRAND JURORS.
ClintOn.-Wm. Campbell.
Northmoreand.-Mi Milo Keller
Nicholson Halstead Stark, solomon Taylor.
Windham-Bishd d Palmer, Geo. Allen, Petas 2.
Hope.
Eaton-O. w Benjamin, e. ,Boardmsn, Kliahs
Harding. P. A. Miller, Benz Luce
Meshoppen John Sterling, Warren Brewster,
Michael Coyle.
Lemon-Benj. p. Carver.
Brantrim-Wm. B. Lacy.
Falls-Danel Daily Henry Van Campen.
Forkston-Jamss Robinson, John Il. Spaulding,
Overfeld-J. G. Osborne, Henry Chase.
North Branch-Levi Kelly.
PETIT JURORS.
Mehoopany-Wm Swetland John Jayne, Jamos
Carpenter, samI Jacoby, Frank Vaughn, sami "
Myres
E1eter-Benj Coolbaugh John B. Dymond:
Monroe Jasper Parish, Chas. Wright Miller Pat
Northmoreland-Sam'l Van Scoy SamI Carey, z.
R, Halock. James Bolster, D. 7. Hetfeld. John w.
Shaw.
Nicholson-H D. Gibb., Sherman briggs, Nehe-
miah Oakly Elijah Ball. Edwin Roberts Hallowsy
Stephens, Nathan'l Squeirs
North Branch-Joseph Burgess,
Fails-Emanuel Dershimer, BENZ. Place, Theron
Brown. ...
0verfeld-Riey Mott
Iunk, Tp.-Edgar Sampson, David Tillman Hugh
Miller.
Windham-Israel Gay, Thos, coyIe, Merritt Com
Eaton--John Lee, James Armstrong Vim. Kin
kcr
Tunk, Borough--C, P Burns, L. II. Stephens,
John Day:
Washingtou--Jacob Decker, James Dunlap, Vim.
Jayne. -f
Fotks4on-Austin P Burgess,
MeshOppeR--D Daniel kintner. ..s
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1864-08-10
.omHent is unnece ssary

EG Remember that it was an abolit ION
congress which passed the conscription bill,
with the "corhmutation clause" in il, and
also that il was an abolition congress which
after every poor man had paid his last doll
lar to saws his neck from the Virginia but CHI
er shop, repealed that Communication clause y
so as toget the poor mans body at last
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1864-08-10

A correspondent warts to know why we
don't pitch into" the shoulder-strapped
preacher who announced, in the NJ. E. Church
sh ort time ago, the new gospel that no
man can be Christian who is not an aboli.
ZIONIST" Simply we want the NJ. E. congre.
CATION to get a surfeit of the cut throat
doctrines promulgated by the ''war preach
ere" Of the day,-Bedtord Gazette.
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1864-08-10

HAHN HARMAN.-Th 5th inst by the Rev, C..
R. Lane, Mr.. GeorgelW. Hahn of Grirt Fiat, and
Miss Sarah G, daughter of Mr.. John C: Rarman
of Eaton.
ROBERTS -BATES-In Waverly. Luz. County.
on Thursday, May 9Th, by the Rev. Mr. Taylor,
VA Roberts Of Scranton, to Cyntha A. Bates,
of TuDkhannock
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1864-08-10

G. S. MILITARY Prison,
LYNCHBuRc, Va, May 9Th, '64.

G. S. MILITARY Prison,
LrNCHBuRe, Va, May 9Th, '64
Being assured that very
short letter would be forwarded through the
lines, 4 improve the arst opportunity to let
you know Of my whereabouts / WAS taken
prisoner, during the first days fight, as were
also Col. Dana, and about so others, Of ouI
regiment r. S. Billings and II. Il. Beebe
are all of Co. X. from our county, that are
here. wss not hurt, but had several mar
rev escapes.
We have plenty of rations and good, and
ali are feeling first rate considering our posi-
ton.
Remember me to all.-With much love fol
yourself and Willie, am Ms ever
Your Affectionate Husband,
is. LITTLE,
Capt. Co. X. 143d, P. v.
C,S. MILITARY PRIsoN,
MACON Ga, May %; "a.
Nh DEAR WIFE:
wrote you, as soon aft
ter my capture, as possible; from Lynchburg,
Va, but fearing you may not have received
il, and knowing the extreme anxiety you all
must feel regarding the, IAgain writo you
am well, and in as good spirits, as l Can be-
IN my present position. We are no. allowed
to write but one page, therefore you will get
but short letter. am very anxious to
hear from you, and shall expect letter from
you az soon, after You receive this, as possl
Bile. Direct as mentioned below. Love to
all.
From Your AGectiouate Husband.
is. LITTLE.
Capt. Co. K. l43d P. V.
c. S. MIrTTARrPRIsoN,
MACON, Ga, June 10 '64.
Ny DEAR WIFE.
have written you twice
since my capture, but think it very uncertain
about your receiving them. All the field
officers, have received orders to leave here at
81 P. NJ. to-day, and Col. Dana being one OF
the number, aud hoping it is for the purpose
Of an exchange, send this by him. am
well, and sound and enjoying myself as well
as possible under the circumstances. We
don't have sufficient ra.ions to make ourselve.
sick. by tcVer eating, neither shall we starve
by any means, SO long as We arc furnished
az at present.
1 will not undertake to write you any
particulars concerning my capture, and Of
events since, as paper is scarce and excite
ment just now, runs high, as to the me anine
Of this order of removal, of the field officers
you receive this: write to me immediate
ly, addressed as below, short letter, not tc
exceed one page, or it will not be forwarded
|: must be unsed!ed. am very anxious tc
hear OF the health Of yourself and Willie.-
Cheer up, my dear wife and believe that all
is for the best.
From your Afectionate Husband
Capt. [. S LITTLE,
Prisoner of War, Macon, Ga
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1864-08-10

In 1861 the abolticnists told us that there
should be NO PARTY as long as the war lasts.
Now they are the only party tha, have candi-
dates in the field for the Presidency, and
have themselves divided in to two parties, one
FOR Fremont, the other for Lincoln. There
should be no party now. all should 90 in for
0" change"
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1864-08-10

In 1861 the abolitionsts told US that there
should be NO PARTY as long as the war lasts,
Now they are the only party that have can
didates in the field for the presidency, and
have themselves divided into two parties,
one for Fremont the other for Lincoln.-
There should be Nc party NOW, ALL should
20 in cor . /" change"
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1864-08-10

The New York Herald says Lincoln's view
of the Monroe Doctrine Is like that of Yam.
kee candidate for Governor of Maine. He
favored the temperance law, but was opposed
to ito endorsements
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1864-08-10
LOCAL AND PERs0Sil.

Agent for the Democrat-.a.,, a. n
mas consented to act as our Agent in recsvIne a.S
receipting subscriptions for the North Bnn.h -
oerst All monies paid him either on subscrinsia.
or for advertising win be duly accounted for Am,
redited the same as if paid to u.s.
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1864-08-10
HhLLSTBAD & HAMMEL.

who will be pleased to retain the patronage of oil
who have patruniiet the old firm and will be pleas
ed TO see any who may favor with n call.
We prepared to furnish EXTRA INDUCE
MENTC TO These HAVING PRODUCE TO
DISPOSE OF, will pay the HIGHEST CASH
PRICE for the same.
HALLSTEAD a HAMMEL.
Nicholson. July 27th 1864
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1864-08-10

"vOTEFOR CURTIN AN D
SAVE the DRAFT" A
OCTOBER 18th, 1868. CURTIN ELECT
ED-MAJORITY 1926. N
Vote for Curtin and 4droid the Draft!
ODTOBFR 10TH, 1863, DRAFT ORDER
FOR 100000 MEN!
Vote for Curtin and Sdre the Draft!
FEBRUARY 1ST, 1864. DRAFT ORDER
ED FOR 100000 MEN!!

Vote for Curtin and Aroil the Draft!
l4Tll, 1864, DRAFT ORDERED
= ( FOR 100000 MEN u!
The Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Ohio) 1863-1886, 1864-04-21
THE FORT PILLOW MASSACRE.

Elsewhere wo publish dispatches
giving accounts of tho capture Of
Fort Pillow, and the massacre Of
the garrison, by tho guerrilla Forrest,
1t is tho most horrible and shocking
event of the war, and is rousing in the
hearts of the soldiers thirst for ven,
geance and the sternest determination
to execute it upon the iuhumaH and
tlcndish rebels who are riding about
in Tennessee and Kentucky. Three
hundred colored troops were butcher
cd in cold blood after the surrender of
the Fort. Five We're burned alive
Several wore buried alive, two of
whom worked themselves ont Of their
graves and escaped, Black troops
and white officers in command Of them
were unfortunately murdered, not
one officer, it is said, surviving, Afli-
davit has been made by person who
arrived at Cairo, declaring that the
Quartermaster of the 18th Tennessee
Cavalry was nailed to board while
living, and thrown into q burning
building.
1t is high time for the Government
to take OF its gloves, and execute The
law of retaliation TO the letter. TIL,
general order, laying down the law, is
sued in July last, is as follows:
"For every soldier of the United
States, killed in violation Of the law
of war, q rebel soldier shall be exeeut
ed; and for every one enslavod by thu
enemy, or sold into slavery, a rebe
qoldier shall be placed at hard labo