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North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1864-09-28
THE TRUTH OF HISTORY

1t isa well known fact that General Nc
Clclan opposed the withdrawal Of the Army
Of the Potomac from the front Of Richmond
in the campaign of 1862, in the most earnest
manner, When, Jon the Sd of August, the
order to withdraw it from It's position on the
James River TO Acquia Creek, was mads, he,
in manly and earnest protest, opposed it,
His views were given at length, and no man
farn with the position of aft airs can fail to
see their soldlerly saeacity. Said he: CLEAR
in my convictions of right, strong in the con-
sciousness that have ever been, an still
am, actuated solely by the love ofmy coun-
try, knowing that no ambitious or selfish
motives have influenced me, from the com
mencement Of this war, do now what nev
erdid in my life before, 1 entreat that this
order may be Tescinded."
What were some of the reasons given by
| General Halleck for the withdrawal of the
Army from James River to Acquia Creek
FIRST and foremost was the very cogeHt one,
that the enemy's forces in and around
Richmond were estimated at two hundred
thousand, while tue effective free Of this Ar
my of the Peninsula was only. ninety thous
and. This is not mere assertion. The OIL
cial correspondence between General Hal
! leck and General Mcclellan clearly proves it
| And yet the Abotionists, who are fendishly
assailing General Mcclellan, unblushingIy
declare that he MI nore than enough men
then were rcvu,rcd to accomplish the pur-
poses of the campaign.
1t is not necessary to give, in detail, the
| masterly manner in which the order Of with
drawal was executed. IC stands without a
parallel in the history of warfare. Neither
is It necessary to refer to the disasters which
followed tie policy of tbs Admins traton,-
! The complete overthrow IF the braggart Pope
| the decentralization of the grand Army of The
| Potomac, the threatened capture Of Wash
ington, the terror of the Administration, the
invasions of Maryland, the earnest beseech-
ngs and entreaties OF Mr., Lincoln that Gen.
! Mcclellan would again assume the Command
of the army the almost m raculous re organ
zatlon of our defeated and disheartened d
troops, the victory at South Mountain, the
great victory of Antetam, and the shameful
| removal OF Gen: Mcclellan by the very men
who. less than two months before, were in
debted t. him for the preservation of the ar
my and the capital of the nation-are al |
matters of painful record. Thread by thread
history is unraVeling the tangled meshes of
Abolition duplIcty, and deceived people are
beginning to fully comprehend the gross i'm
positions that are attempted to be practiced
upon them by wicked and unscrupulous par
tsans.-Age,
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1864-09-28
REvERDY JOHNSON.

E The workingwomon have been par
tcuIsrly blessed by Mr.. Lincoln's Admins
taatiop While the price of all the necessv-
ries ei life has increased to fearfal extent
the wages paid them for labor by Mr.. LIN
coins contractors have been greatly dimin
ished Before Mr.. Lincoln became Presi-
dect,hey received seventeen and half cents
ior making an army shirt-now the contrac-
Iors pays them eight cents; they received
ioF'y TWO and half cents for making infant
- pAnts'-now the contractor pays them
! 0"' seventeen to twenty cents; they re-
oe''e>' ior'y cents for unlined bIouses-now
'''' 'oi tractor pays them from fifteen to
twenty cents; and so on to the end of the
'Ad and dreary chapter.
On fed! that bread should be SC dear,
An and flesh 81 and blood 50 cheap
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1864-09-28

E The Baltimore Abolition platform
sanctions all the crimes and follies of the pre
sent Administration. It approves of rbitra-
ry arrests-the suppression of fres speech
and free press-and military interference in
elections. 1t makes slavery, not the Union,
The only real issue before the people. 1t
does not extend any sympathy to our
brave soldiers now in Southern prisons. Can
'he Unlonists of the country conscientious sly
give their support to the candidates who
stand upon such platform?
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1864-09-28
TRATION GIVING EVE.
DENCE IN FAVOR OF GEENRAL
McCLELIAN

In view of the attempts of the Republican
Mcclellan, we give the following testimony
respecting his abilities and services from va
rious members of the administration
WASHINGTON, July 2, 1862
MAJOR GENERAL GEORGE B. MCCLELLAN:
l am satisfied that yourself, officers, and
men have done the best you could. All &C
counts say better fighting was never done
Ten thousand thanks for it. A. LINCOLN
Two days afterwards, when Mr.. Lincoln
had fuller Information, General Mcclellan
received the following:
WASHINGTON, July 5, 1862
MAJOR GENERAL GEORGE B MCCLELLAN
COMMANDING ARMY OF TIE PoroMAc.
A thousand thanks for the re lief your two
dispatches of IL aud P. NJ. yesterday gave
we. Be assured the heroism of yourself,
officers, and men is, and forever will be ap-
preciated. a. LINCOLN
In August, 1862, Mr. Lincoln made
speech at the White House, in which he
said:
There has been very widespread attempt
to have quarrel between General McClel-
Ian and the Secretary of War. Gen.
McCleIan's attitude is such that in the very
selfshuess If his nature he cannot bu wish
10 be successful, and hope he vii
| know Gen. McClellan's wishes to
be successful. General Mcclellan rs
not 10 blame for asking Ohat he 'rGnted md
nee ded.
| believe he is a brave and able man
and l stand here, as justice requires me to
do, to take upon mysell. what has been chate-
ed OF the Secretary Of War as Withholding
from him,
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1864-09-28

IL Under Democratic Administration
the laboring man could afford to drink tea
and coffee and use sugar in his family. Since
Mr. Lincoln came into power, thousands have
been compelled to give up their use, ON ac-
count OF their enormous price. But the
lab9rlng man should not grumble. While
he and his dear little ones are naked and
starving, Mr. Lincoln is setting the negro
tree and placing him upon an equality wit
the white man.
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1864-09-28

EE The following named societies Of
tradesmcn are getting up addaesses to7Mf.
Lincoln, thanking him for bis Whom it may
concern" letter ,beseeching him to stand by it
and assuring him Of their cordial support -
The Embalmers, the Artificial Limb Makers.
the Surgical Instrument Makers, the Coffin
Makefs,the Mourning Store Keepers, and the
Grave Diggcrs. az
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1864-09-28

ES The Democratic State Convention Of
New York. which assembled at ALBANY on
Wednesday last, nominated yesterday Gov
ernor Seymour as a candidate for reelection
to the office he now holds. After the trans
action of other business of simi lar character
he Convention adjourned sine die,
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1864-09-28
The Release of Howard,
From tho New York Evening Post,

We learn thar Mr.. Howard, father of the
forger of the Presidents Proclamation, OBJ
tanned the order for his sons release yester
day. He took it down TO Fort Lafayette and
the iorger reached BrsokIyn during the after
noon. MuIison, the man who acted as amanu-
enss for Howard, is still in confinement.
having no powerful friends to secure his re-
lease. .s ..... ..
This is fair ilustratian of the way jus
lice is administered by the system OF militia
rests, which is part OF the policy of this ad-
ministration. The chief oftnder is set at lib
erty, simply because he has powerful friends
who can bring pressure" to bear on the
Pres ident, while the subordinate, the mere
amanuensis, is left to rot in one of the v
ernment Bastiles. Shame on the men who
perpHtuate such outrages, and if the people
having the opportunity TO strip them of the
power they have abused, neglect to do so,
then shame on the people.
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1864-09-28

Hon, c. L VALLAND1GHAM.-The C;rc;r.
nau Enquirer of the 18th inst. says Gas the
Lincoln papers appear to be somewhat con-
earned as to Mr.. Vallandigham's. position
since the letter of acceptance, we will relieve
them by stating that We have good authority
Tor saying that he will vote for Mcclellan and
Pendleton.
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1864-09-28


WAsHINGToN, Aug, 81, 1862.
MAJ. GEN. GEo b. MCCLELLAN
| beg you to assist me in this crisis with
your ability and experience, | am entirely
tired out
II. W. HALLECK, General in chief
WAsHINGToN, D. c. Sept 30.
Ma. GEN. MCCLELLAN, CoMMANDMG, etc
GENERAL Your report of yesterday, CIV
lng the results of the battles of South Noun
tain and Antietam, has been received and
submitted to the President. They were not
only hard fought battles, bat well armed
and decided victories.
The valor and endurance of your army in
the several conflicts which terminated IN the
expulsion of the enemy from the loyal State
of Mary land are credited alike to the troops
and to the officers who commanded them.
A grateful county,, while mourning The
lamcnted dead, will not be unmindul Of III,
houors due to the living. ii. W. hALLEcK,
General III Chief.
WAR DEPARTMENT
WAsHINGToN, Sept, Is, 1862.
Your despatch Of to-day received, God
bless you and all with you. Hestroy the
rebel army, if possible. A, LINCOLN.
To MAJ GEN. GEO B. MCCLELLAN.
But the Republican Congress also gives
its testimony On the 18th day of July, Mr.,
Edwards (Rep) Of New Hampshire. offered
the following resolution in the House of
Representatives, and it was unanimous!y
adopted
Resolrpd, That the thanks of this House
be presented to Major General George Be-
Mcclellan and the officers and soldiers of hl
command. for the series Of brilliant anG de
cisive victories which by their skill and bra
very they have achieved over rebels and
traitors in arms on the battle fields of Yves
tern Virginia.
On the 9th CT May, 1862, after the Vcto.
rics of Yordtown, Williamsburg, and Wes
Point. Owen Lovejoy, the most ultra radical
in the House of Representatives offered the
follow ing resolutions, which were unanimous
ly adopted,
ResoIred. That it is with feelings Of de.
wont gratitude Almighty God that the House
of presentatives, from time to time, hears
of the triumphs Of the Union army in the
great struggle for the supremacy OF the Con,
strution and the integrity of the Union.
Resolred, That we receive with profound
satisfaction Intelligence Of the recent victo.
rieS achieved by the armies of the Potomac,
associated from their localities with those Of
the Revolution, and that the sincere thanks
of this House are hereby rendered to Major
General George B. Mcclellan for she display
OF those high military qualities which secure
important results with but little sacrifice of
human life,
Let Democrats bear this testimony in
mind and wnen efforts are made 20 belitte
Gen, McClellan's great serv ices to the State,
let thr significant testimony of Mr. Lincoln,
Gen. Aaleck, and the Republican Congress,
be produced,
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1864-09-28

q HOLD HIM TO HIS WoRD.-The friends o
- nion must remember that Mr.. Lincoln
bag distinctly announced that he will enter
&in no propositions for peace and restora
ton that do not embrace the abandon me It
of slavery" This is bis ultimatum. What
right has he to call himself Union cand-
date, when he refuses. even to discuss the
question of reconstruction, unless the rights
Of the States, under the Consultations, are
yielded by the people thereof to the central
despoGsm at Washington
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1864-09-28

Only ll6 electoral votes will be required
to make Little Mac" the text President so
that, when the Tribune gives him sir States.
makes his election as sure as anything in
the future can be made. When our oppa
nents are thus compelled to admit McCel.
ans strength, what should discourage our
friends ?
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1864-09-28

JOHN Van buren, FOR McCLELLAN AND
PENNDEToN.--At an immense ratification
meeting at Albany on Wednesday evening,
a letter was read from John Van Buren, in
which he says: 6 There are two men who
obviously can never make peace that will
receive the sanction of the American people
They are Abraham Lincoln and Jefferson
Davis /: and unless we are prepared for an
eternal wtr. and the slaughter, debt, taxation
and suspenpion of constitutional liberty at.
tend il, Abraham Lincoln must be made TO
retire on the 4th Of March next, and Presi-
dent must be chosen in his stead who will
consent to peace on the basis of the Union
and CONSTITUTE on. Such a man is General
Mcclellan, and | cannot hllow myself 10
doubt that the loyal people of the United
States will call bun to the discharge of this
as well the other grave duties that belong to
the chief mag istracy. .....
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1864-09-28

WHAT DOES IT MEAN IA telegram from
st. Louis, under date of September 10, saws
''The gallows ON which the alleged guerr;l.
las Moore and Smith were hung Yesterday
was OF new invention, and descned % maze
short and sure work of all who are made to
mount 1T. The name of the invention is not
known, but it is understood that government
has adopted the machine for purposes of mil
llary executions, after the example of the
Ierrorisis who adopted the gullIotiue in tho
French revolution" D.
This is suggestive. 1t shows what we
have TO expect in the event of Mr.. Lincoln's
reelection. After Mr. Stewards "hell," nat.
uraly enough, will come the 'guillotine.nn
--s.A-
E Every man who agrees with the
following sentiment, uttered on the aooraof
the Connecticut House of Representatives,
by Rev. Mr.. Gilbert, an Abolition member,
Jan. Is, 1864. will vote for Lincoln 8l ID
For one, am not afraid to say, that had
rather lie down and die in nv tracks to-day.
han to see any restoration Of the Union as il
was.
This Reverend gentleman supports Mr.
Lincoln, because he is opposed TO tho old
unlon, and refuses to negotiate unless upon
| the basis of"ab andonment Of slavery" ant
Is, of cou rsf, opposed to Gen. Mcclellan
who says that ''the Uniof 10 the crt eenfi
ZION off peace
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1864-09-28

e The beautiful residence of the wid
ow of John Seldom near Richmond was late
iy. burned by order Of Ben Butler
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1864-09-28

A CRUEL JoKE,-As President Lincoln
was proceeding up Seventh street yesterday
evening, escorted By his body guard, he met
Sc me distance above the Northern Market, a
squad Of cavalry coming down the street.
perceiving His Iilustlious Highness, and rec.
ssgnizing his familiar eatures the cavalry men
Fose in their stirrups and gave three hearty
cheers for Little Mac; The commander Of
the Faithful, had food for reflection in this
little incident.
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1864-09-28
from him.,

Here is Gen. Halleck's tes timony:
WAsHINGToN, Aug. 81, 1862.
MAJ. GEN. Geo b. MCCLELLAN
beg of you to assist me in this crisis with
your ability and experience, | am entirely
tired out.
II. W, HALLECK, General in chief.
, 1864-02-23
FOLITIOAL.

Gov Wallace, the Union candidate for Con.
gress, in Idaho Territory, received i, 389
votes, ind Judge Cannady, Copperhead
3,523. Majority for Gov. Wallace, ssG.
The Democratic State. Convention o'
Ohio is to be held Mt Columbus March q.
- The St Joseph Daily Tribune nominateE
Hon. g., +. Loan for Governor Of Missouri.
. "A convention to form State Govern,
meut for Florida, is to meet ut st. Augustine
on the LIST Of March.
The Lower House Of the California Le
gislature has adopted the Senate's resolution
in favor Of Mr.. Lfncoln's denomination.
The Rochester (1nd) Chronicle putt
Abraham Lincoln's name ut its head 70,
President, and Gen. Butler for Vice Presi.
dent.
Franklin Pierce's letter to JEFF. Davis,
telling him that blood wonld flow At the
North II the sonth should secede, has been
Autographed and distributed through New
Hampshire. Gen. Pierce is said to be the
Democratic candidate for United States Sen.
'.ator. =:
- The Legislature Of Delaware has voted
down, BY IL to :, the blu for the relief o1
families Of volunteers. Resolutions In favol
Of vigorous prosecution Of the war, o.
thanks to the army, and sympathy with the
wounded and the families OF soldiers sla1n o.
disabled were likewise tabled
:. Against Dr.. Sinclair, the Republican
candidate, Dr.. Robert Orr, Of Armstrong
county, will probably be nominated By ths
Democrats for the Pennsylvania Senate. Th
Indiana 1,nerican remarks that Democ1ac.
Ar. r. +
, 1864-02-23
.. The Reciprocity Treaty.


the Umisd states, provides for the ffee importation
North 1mssics. and the me- navisation of the ss.
Lawrence oy our Yetees These are the two leading
led States Is fcs access 70 the hsheIics the North
tan por1ors q The stat 10 formulate t.ss frosty;
mud, before Western men BECOME too much commit
9uesse; q Is een'iauaaee os a6sogston Ths shief
+, e. a1 FEN ee stsfs IS
ill.enS 9f dolars annually II tolls On Wes.cra CON,
9uryesses the canals and faliroads fNey York md
er sVy 81 sush
and ets4ts as the cppdisy Of thel5 managefs might
s fssy sss Cd s!5a I
eonpetitien ~ With similar produces Or thu United
Il Vesss o
where &c gram tsom canada and ne United statss
Tasss into esnpssit,on via A@srisan WHEAT il
'sDfn osss 'h ho Sas s9s.e a
Canedtan produce came Into competition
sss e. 9ss T b:I Es t5
s sso sH ssssf IL se s%
g a. 3 s. 81 rSs 9s sas FS
ssyania could succeed IN closing tho St: Lawreaee
Rss :aPa
e e. sR2s sy '9s
ed esh and 1s 5s &C. DeRs s.n East
ss xS1ss tas
a9s as IS
s r hss
, 1864-02-23

ean,e OF the papers are earnestly 6pecula-
1;rr upon the aim Of General Sherman, In his
eastward advance from yicksburg. Wheth-
or II be to get upon Johnston's flank; to ad-
runcc upon Mobile, upon some other points.
Perhaps it would not be lawful to say, had
VIC been told from headquarters. Norris such
information at ali necessary, for u few days
will explain all.- He was, ut the last accounts,
at Meridian, and bound eastward at the juno
tion of the Vicksburg with the Mobile and
Ohio Railroad; APPOINT one hundred and TWEEN
ty miles in right line from Vicksburg' ihie
nuts him in the rear Of Mobile, and about inc
same distance from it as from Vicksburg.
Where Will he go nows That be Will not
stnr long at Meridian is pretty certain, since
that point is of no strateggtc Importance, u1a.
less tie reliance he upon tho railroadsi and
sucl, roads are not to be depended On when
better communications can be found VIII he
move upon Mobile? We shall see very soon;
perhaps before this gets into print Mobile
is not the only point which may claim atten-
tiou,. 4, distance Of one hundred and forty
miles IN a right line, in particular direction,
will give him position which the rebels
would good deal ruther he would
not occupy, get which we believe them
powerlchs to preyent-a position at once
strategic md eafe; holding which,. Mobile
would be Of no more use to rebellion thar
the fifth wheel Of coaeh. We expect to hea,
Of him on tho road. II you wish to know
where it is, look on the may; OF, wait ant
, 1864-02-23

vie died Yesterday Send metallic coftin:"
Tie reader viii bG puzzled to find out the
cnd d heavy gold s.le By Mr. Chase, but The
stock jobbe1s understood IT perfectly; ,s Ar n
other gentleman eonvs5s sM,et ahs fn:n4r'ng es5
1iTa dispatch: Sic II My lister Elka was married
. list June Thut 1t will be seen TINT differ
cnt cauecr, like resnlts produce; the death
Of a wife and the marriage OF sister, ser7eo
the very came purpose, and seem to have oeen er
equally felicitous events In the Life OF two oi'
, 1864-02-23

MoxpAY EyxyIy6, Feb, q, 1854.
The receipts slnce the close Of Saturdays market
have, ~ usual, been sUnl1, conastiu. Of about 800
Hogs ard SO head Of Beef Cattle The principal part
Of thcse were disposed Of yesterday; The Hogs at
prices ranging rom groas, and the Beet Cat
t1e large proportion Of which were Of nletiun to
prime shipping grades, at par 100 rs To-day
thezehas been stlo unso1d stock otany kind in tho
Jsrds md consequently less disposition to attend to
business either smonZ sellers buyers. all alike feel
ing that the associations Of the day Of too joyous
character tor The common routine OF every daT 1ife
The yards have consequently been deserted, and
old ienls have instead been mustczux N good force
along the shtonshle rides and drives OF the city md
Its neghboshood- Some Of them on risky three Jcar
old colts whose hind feet appeared ever and anon IN
considerably too close proximity to the windows ofa
parsiug carriage to add to the comfort ofis occupants
and others showing tkrr single harness pair Doth
evidently enjoying tho glorious sunshine and the re-
ficshfnx hrccxe.
, 1864-02-23

T The Michigan petroleum lately dis
covered, has been analyxed and found to be
Of q very superior quality. It has less odor
thnn the crude Pennsylvania oils, and VIII
yield 20 per cent more Of the refined article
Than the former: 1ts specific gravity Is 10
dcgs. r That Of the. Pennsylsania oil ranges
ftom 45 degas to ~ degs. The Albion petro-
1eupn is easfly deodorIked, and when refined
makes . clear white oil that burns freely. and
Ia entirely non:explosive. It yields but little
naptta, md stands's fro test Of 10 degrees.
, 1864-02-23

tract or Land, containing g acres, with 4 larga
DtsHery thrtck), lsx45 fee four stories hlsh Eun,
increased = $40 easasi; ,ss ns sd2 e.
aud i've feet stroke With 1y Wheel fest diameter.
weighs eleven tons. Eight Cylinder Bofer. - Inches
amettS. geartd up on the most approved plan Qne
1n,a kasine q % hoste poTeF to Eors pump1a Pa Fl
IL complete order. Also one Brick hnildag. 5o19o.
one story high With oce and SCALES used for storing
sEd niling highvtues. Al she buildings arc g5sTst;
eoeh , Saons SS 6ce1 =
Cattle Barns y !. e 1e hea, or G9o noEs ~ In
e1aRc facilities for manu1ac trrtnS f5 three hundred
aud AIty barrels per day. Fnel ts now delivered It
he town 1t paayii'e. Ysr!nl,on county. H.. which
has ropulation Of 8G9. the Great Western Raul
road The WORKS were put up IN 1851. and experae
spared Ii IL well worth tho asc1tlan of parttc. de-
erou8 Of going into the Dlstery buAaneess 70 take
view Of the property, It will be sold at bargain.
| Apply 10 H8MiN d MOHEY. NJ, Board oi iEsdc
| BnfldInr, ChfcaKo, or 2. HuSH0AG SONS: DAN
| vic, Vermillon Co. H. ieiw17FH.etew-ru4Tu
IN A1ERyh e. rLTTAEN TINT0N
, 1864-02-23
Another Ground Tor an Attack ON Gen
-. HAE1ers

Gen. Butler has given rebels and copper
he.ds another ground for attack, and denun-
Citations Of him will, no doubt, henceforth
ring louder than ever: tits announced that
he has "commenced the establishment Of d
common school system ut Norfolk mud Fort
rcss Monroe, precisely like that OF Massachu-
sctts,'' and that +t it will insure the education
Of hundreds of ebildren."!: =: If Ills vigorous
mode Of dealing with the rebels at New Or
leans won for him from Southern traitors and
thci1 Northern ssmpathizers the name Of
'.Beast Butler," this last act Of his is even
worse Who does NOT know that education
makes Abolitionists "--aud then to adopt
the Massachusetts system, too!-"'tis too
HORRIBLE -.