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North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1865-06-21
HSic Semper Tyrannus 4"

General Halleck-the Hallsck Our Hal
ieck-the only living Halleck, who will be
remembered in history as the hero of Corr
inth, and the enemy of Sherman, has ordered
the Richmond Whig to take down the motto,
which, for perhaps fifty years, stood at the
head Of its collumns--the coat of arms OF
Virginia, adopted during the revolutionary
war of l776. The paper is now "loyal"
paper, edited by gentleman, who, at the
commencement of the civil war four years ago,
belonged to its editorial corps, but who then
left and coming North, remained faithful to
the Union. The pretense for Balleck's order
is that the assassin, Booth, uttered it just af-
ter the murder OF President Lincoln. Whe-
ther he did utter it is doubtful. 1t stands
upon the statement of an actor who says that
be heard Booth repeat it while in the box,
and before he leaped upon the stage. Now,
Major Rathbane, who was in the box at the
time, and was Immediately grappled with
Booth, says under oath, that the exclamation
was something about "freedom," and he says
uOI "OIu dOouS OtC cempcf 1VuHHiS
This ought to be sufficient as to the excIama-
tlon in the box. And in the nature of the
issue it is not probable that the assassin wo'd
with broken leg, step to quote Latin to the
spectators while upon the stage, as the tele
graph first reported him. As to the kni E
which he is said to have "brandished," he
had it in his hand when he lcaped down, hav
ing drawn it to sab Major Ruthborn. The
fair presumption is, from the Majors staie-
ment, that Booth repeated, or attempted to
repeat, the line which Shakespeare puts into
the mouth Of CHINA just as Ceasar fell;
Liberty Freedom! Tyranny is dead"
But suppose that Booth did also cxclaim
NC Semper Iyrannis, is therefore the proud
motto of the Old Virginia of the Union, to be
prescribed 2 Then forbid The word free
DOM" Blu: do not stop there-.cut the ton
CUES Of all men lest they should speak some
thing that the assassns sometimes may have
uttered. Let the holy word mother" espe-
pecially be forbidden, because it was the last
word he spoke. How far is this folly to be
carried and how long is it to last ?-Dapton
Empire.
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1865-06-21
Politics I'm the Pulpit

Our Savior lived in days of violence and
tyranny. He recognized the powers that
heather Rome had usurped over his native
land. He taught his countrymcn the duty
Of submission TO those powers. We 1.-Two in
better times by far, and The world may rea
sonably look from those who now profess to
be His ministers, if not for . greater, at least
to as great degree Of support for cons,iu
ted powers, and Of non-iutsrference with
their con.innence or changes. The clergy
man, as such, Is in this country no part of
the State. In his official capacity he has on
Iy to serve the interests OF = kingdom that is
not o: this world. tits hls care to see that
every soul committed to his charge shall
conscientously fulfil its duty in its appointed
sphere. He has to watch for the spiritual
and eternal interests both of the ruler and
the rued-of those who have political aud
civil rights accorded them, and of those who
have them not. To them that are in office
il is his duty to preach equity AMI self re
straint, and an ever present sense of judg
ment; TO them that are their subjects, con
tentedness, submission and moderation.
On all who have the ordinary civil rights
il is his duty to inculcate their enlightened
and conscientious exercise while such as
TOR any reason have never had or been de-
prived of them, it is his duty, if he can, TO
make them Christians, aud leave it to the
State to make them free. But to presume
from the pulpit to infame the bondman to
rise against his master and the laws, or to
direct the freeman for what or for whom he
should use his influence and vote, or to de
nounce what may be just resistance in the
ruled, or to question what may be the right.
ful prerogative of the ruler-these things the
Christian minister was never sent to do
His mission is to preach The gospel, and not
political conservatism or political radicaism,
or any other political ism or set of isms
that is or is to be. His care and his prayer
should be that the affairs of this world may
always, by the government Of God, be or.
dered peaceably. And in this peacable or
dering of secular affairs, the only professional
interest he has is this 4: that so the Church
whose interests far more concern him, NAV
serve her master in godly quetness Church
mon 8 Monthly Magazine
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1865-06-21

MILITARY DEspoTrsM. johnson
pledged himself to be true to his record
We hope so: Bead the following from
speech, made in 1858. agains: the organiza-
ton ofa new regiment to operate against
the Mormons.
"Go to the governments that have risen
and fallen before u., and what has been the
cause of the downfall and decline 4? It has
resulted from. the infu ence of armies and na.
ves. Standing armies and navies. sustained
by money drawn from the people, are the
two arteries that have bled the nations be.
fore us to death. I tell the States to bewar g,
Tor their sovereignty is ut an end II you per-
sist IN your career. IL we do not commence
the work and arrest the expenditures OF
this government, the time will come when
this government viii be overthrown the
time will come when the sound of the hoof
of the cavalry horse will announce to the
Sovereign States the approach of n usurper /:
the leglons of the government In advancing
column announce o despotism when the
goddess which presides In the Temple O T
Liberty will descend, and the last expiring
hope Of free government 60 staggering from
our land through carnage and through bloodp
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1865-06-21
Startling Fact.

The protestant churches of this country
are in deplorable condition. Everywhere
clergymen are beginning to complain of tn
absence of christian love and fellowship. -
They look to their congregation for an exem-
plifcation of that which they have not them
selves. 1t is not strange that such state
Of affairs should exist, The clergy them
selves are at fault. Abandoning the truths
of the Bible to fraternize with the Infidel
Abolitionists of New England, they have
lost the faith, and have led their people after
false gods. Love and charity with them
have turned to gall and wormwood. . And
now, with a weakened, demoralized people,
they are casting about for remedy, and
foolishly think that in order to save their re.
Iigious faith from utter ruin, it is necessary
that the negro should vote, or the Roman
Catholics will becons the stronger. No
doubt the negro element would be advanta-
geous to these churches, at any rate, under
existing circumstances. it would do them no
harm. Any element that promises improves
ment is better than none. Were it orthodox
We would suggest to these Abolition war
clergy, the propriety of repenta nee and a
new heart. God will not abandon the right
Gus. .-Er.
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1865-06-21
Negro Suffrage

The great political battle of the time, and
upon which will hinge the ultimate defeat of
the Republican party is yet to be fought, the
issue being that of negro suffrage. In aecor-
dance with IFS traditionss in keeping with
the record of It's great leaders, and in con.
sonance with the teachings of experierce IL o
Democratic party Will oppose in every sense
the admission Of the negro to either social or
political equality with the white mau.
The people of this country will never per.
mt the occupation of any Of the Offices with
IN their gift by negroes, nor will they suffer
those who are thus thrust from political con.
sideration TO have voice in the selection of
their rulers. Equality to the negro is a ,heo-
~, but the practical operation of the EQUALITY
system is failure.-Those who are now
working SO zealously to insult the reason
aud intelligence of the people by lifting the
negro to the level with the white race, care
as little for the welfare of the African as they
have in times gone by for peace and amity
between the North and the South. Their
motive is selfish one. They hope to gain
longer lease ofpower, and gorge themselves
with plunder. Political supremacy is the
real object of this endeavor to thrust negro
suffrage upon the nation. Without the ne.
gro vote in the Southern States, aud in two
or three of the great Northern Common.
wealth ., the Republican party cannot hone
to win enosher election,
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1865-06-21
The Public Debt,

Some OF the New York papers propose pay
ing off the public debt by subscription. The
Maysville (Ky.) Bulletin, says: "a better
way of discharging our pnblic debt, would be
to compel the National Banks to surrender
the interest they have made upon the busi-
ness they have done since their establish
ent. They have wrung millions from the
public by loaning the national credit, with
out risking dollar, and drawn interest at
the same time, from the public Treasury. up.
on the bonds deposited as their capital
4he wnoie system is stupendous swindle,
and It would be righteous retribution II
they could be made to relieve the burdens
ofan over taxed peopl., by surrenderipp
their profits to pay the national debt.n-
These Banks not only upon the government
and the public, but they are exempt from
paying any portion of the taxes. Repu bli
eanlsm takes care of the rich.
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1865-06-21
-.s,sa---'' DEMOCRATIC
STATE CONVENTION.

At the last formal meeting of the Democratic
State Central Committee, it was resolved that the
State Convention should be called 20 meet at Har-
risburg on Wednesday, the 2lst day of June inst.
But having since learned from a majority of the
Committee, and been advised by many other lead
ing Democrats of the State, that postponemeDt to
later day would on many accounts, be acceptable
and is generally desired, hereby give notice that
the next Democratic State Convention of Pennsyl-
vAna will convene at the Hall OF the House of Rep
resentatives, in the city of Harrisburg. on THURS
DAY, THE PATH DAY OF AUGUST NEXT, at
one O'Clock P. M.
C. L WARD, Chairman,
TowAEDA, June lst, 1865.
B The Democratic papers of the State are
respectfully requested to copy.
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1865-06-21

PLASTER FOR CURRANT WoRms.-Hon
VIM. j. Turrell informs us that he uses plas-
ter as remedy for the currant worm. He
tried il last year successfully, and applied t
this year TO gooseberries and some currant
bushes, with marked success. Other bushes
in the same row, to which nothing was a2-
Piled, have been entirely stripped Of leaves.
1t is thrown over the bushes with the hand,
when they are moist, and renewed after the
rains have washed it off. Three applications
have been made, and another becomes neces-
sary after the late rain. The plaster should
reach every part of the bushes and leaves, as
far as possible. to be most effectual.
We have found fine SCOT and ashes obtain
ed by cleaning the pipe Of wood stove, to
be much more effectual than any thing we
have as yet tested. 1t is 50 fine and light
that 1t adheres to the leaves for long time.
One thorough dustlng, with slight addition
at the end of about ten days. and after rain
proved sufficient to entirely remove the
worms and prevent future attack. Bushes
treated in this way are bearing and growing
rs well as if never attacked by the worms.
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1865-06-21
n~For the especial benefit of the Re.

EEFor the especial benefit OF the Re.
publicans who may be blessed with accom-
mo1oting memories, let us examine the rec
ord of their President. On the 2lst OF May,
1860, he vot ed in favor of certain resolutions
in the United States Senate, declaring, "Ihe
Sta tes free and independent souereignties." !"
l. He voted in favor Of a resolution declaring
that interference with slavery in the States
is breach OF faith" He voted in favor of q
resolution which declared "that the Union
rests on the equality of the States" He vo.
ted in favor of the resolution which declares
that Congress uas no power over slavery in
the territories" He voted in favor Of ihe
resolution declaring that "neU States shall
be admitted with or without slavery, as the
people may decide" He voted in favor of
the resolution declaring "the provisions of
the Constitution in relation to the rendition
OF slaves must be carried out" On the ST h
Of February, 1861, Mr.. johnson delivered a
speech, in which he said he was Opposed to
war on the South-that the General Govern
ment has no right to coerce State-that the
Abolitionists are -secessionis Is
are nulli6ers. ."-On the 18th of December
1859, he delivered speech in which he de-
clared that "negroes are not included in the
Declaration of Independence" In a speech
delivered at the Fair Ground, in Springfield,
Ohio, in 1861, he expressed a wish for "a
rope large enough to hang the Abolitionists
OF the North asd the secessionists of the
South at one swing"
A few days since, President johnson, in
reply to delegation which called upon him,
with the almighty Human Freedom strategy
under their arms, very explicitly gave them
to understand that in his opinion the ques-
ton of negro suffrage might be left to the de-
cisioneef the loyal white popuratlon of the
States interested. The now Constitution OF
Tennessee, formed under his auspices, and in
the adoption Of which he held and exercised
the right of q citizen of State. not only
excludes negroes the right of suffrage, but
from testifying in courts Of justice,
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1865-06-21

Down ON NEGRO PIc-NICs.-Lately an
application was made to President johnson
for permission to hold negro pic mic on tn
grounds belonging to the White House. 1t
vas refused on the ground that 'the locality
should be kept free from such assemblages. )
Farewell negro pic MICS. Two years age
when President Lincoln threw open the
gates Of the White House grounds to ne
gro pic mic, Occasional (Forney) of the Press
spoke very favorably of it, and thought il
vas move ''in the right direction" Infor
nation is wanted Of what he thinks about
negro pic MICS now. Has his mind under
gone any changs on this subject? Please
let US know. We need not remind Occas-
iona! that ii is dsloyal not TO support the
"government."- -Doylestown Dem,
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1865-06-21
The Retirement of Stanton.

The New York Tribune says it may be
asserted with entire certainty, that Secreta-
~ Stanton is to retire from the Cabinet Just
90 SOON as the military trials are finished,
aud the armies disba nded.
This retiring is an old dodge which has
become perfectly transparent. Every OBJ
noxious official in these days, when he is
satisfied thht he is sure to be displaced in q
short time, procures such announcements to
be made through the press. Stanton is now
the most prominent relic of despotism lefHof
the accursed four years reign of Abolition
ism. Let him be res igned.
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1865-06-21
Breaking Ground.

The radicals after having contended for the
past four years, that opposing the Admins
tration was evidence OF disloyalty, have at
last proved their inconsistency by breaking
ground against President johnson. because
he will not accept the new plank in the radi.
cal platform, negro Suffrage. Tn New Eng
land, the negro worshippers, led by Wendell,
Phillips, have denounced bis North Carolina
policy, which is nothing more OR less than
the Democratic doctrine of State rights
Sumner, Boutwell,, Ashman, and Others OF
the leading spirits of that section, have follow
ed in the same track. The Abolition rad-
Gals Of Pennsylvania having no original ideas
of their OWE, always wait for New England
idealsts to give then the cue, and having re-
eeived that, have also broken ground on this
question at the Republican Convention Of
Allegheny County. They there decided very
emphaticaliy in favor of negro suffrage. They
also very mildly complimented President
Johnson, and at the same time dealt in any
amount of landation Of Secretary Stanton
An exchange alluding to this movement says
truly; that the latter individual now consti.
tutes the only link between radlcalism and
power. Should he be lost, by resignation or
ticket of leave, radicalism and negro suffrage
would be sent perempt orily to ",he hub" !"
from whence to report, like Banks and But
Ter, only when called for.
There is evidently great fear existing among
the radicals--especially the Office holders and
contractors-lest they DO Tylorized in Presl.
dent johnson. His reputation of the negro
suffrage abomination and bis declaration in
favor of State sovereignty, added to The Dem
ocratic endorsement and commendation OF
his reconstruction policy in North Carolina
have SO infuriated the radical element tha,
they can ffud no other relief than in declar
ing for negro suffrage in opposition to his pol,
icy and views and throwing Stanton in his
face as their champion on that plank. How
ar the Stanton whip 10 to be applied. ant,
how effective it may prove is yet to be deter.
mined.-Er
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1865-06-21

The Youngstown Register says advertise.
men's are very much like seed sown, which
bear abundantly after many days. Advertis
ers generally admit that it ultimately benefit
them. The man who is seeking custom in
any branch of trade, must invite and attracts
oy notoriety. Business will go to no house
or shop unsolicited, and could not, If It would
lind it In obscurity. 1t 10 fact attested by
universal experiences, that the merchant or
manufaetursr who ie the best advertiser haa
the hessran pg cassom. @
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1865-06-21

How TO SUSTAIN PAPER.-The Dayton
Journal gives. the following sensible direc-
tions:
1st. Subscribe aud pay for it
I'd. Get your neighbors to take it d.
Sd. Send printing and advertising to the
office. .a
4th. Help to make the paper interesting by
sending local items to the editor.
Will our subscribers please practice upon
these rules.
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1865-06-21
Governor Curtin 70 the People Of Pennsyl-
vania.
Executive CHAMBER HARRrsBuRG, D.
,June ~ 196S

wA0las
EXECUTIVE CHAMBER HARRISBURG, D.
June TO- 1865.
To the People Of Pennsylrania:
The bloody struggle of four years is ended.
The fires Of rebellion are quenchcd. The
supremacy of law and right is re-established
The foulest treason recorded in history has
been beaten to the earth. Our country ia
saved.
These blessings we owe-under God to
the unequailed heroism, civic and military, OF
the people. In the darkest hour, under the
heaviest discouragements, falter who would,
they never faltered.
They have been inspired with the deter mi
nation to maintain the free government Of
our fathers, the continued union of our whole
country and the grand republican principles
which it is their pride and duty to defend for
the sake, not only of themselves, but of the
human race.
I glory in saying that the people of Penn
sylvania have been among the foremost in the
career of honor. Their hearts have been in
the contest their means and their blood
have been poured out like water to maintain
It.
The remnant of the heroic bands that left
her soil to rescue their country, are now re
turning, having honorably fulfilled their SER
vice, They have left tens of thousands of
their bro hers on many a bloody field
Their memories will be preserved on our
rolls of honor. For their widows and fami-
liet, grateful country will provide.
Let the survivors who are now returning
to US, have such welcome as BELTS a brave
and Patriotic people to give to the gallant
men who have saved the country and shed
new lustre on Pennsylvania.
recommend that in every part Of the
State on the approaching anniversary 81 in.
dependence, special observanoes he had of
welcome to our returned defenders, and OF
commemoration of the heroic deeds Of them.
selves and their comrades who have fallen.
ANDREW G. CURTIN,
Governor of Pennsylvania.
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1865-06-21

HORRIBLE THoUGHr !-President An5rew
johnson, in 1860, advocated the election of
and voted for John G. Breckinridge for Pres
ident Of the United States. He endorsed the
Breckinridge Platform. This must be n hor.
'riois thought to the loyalists. A Breckin-
ridger for president Worst of all, be was
elected by themselves These facts must
now rise up before them and stare them in
the face like some terrible ghost. A Breck-
inridger, President
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1865-06-21
The Lady's Friend.--The July number of thi.

The Lady's Friend.--The July number Of this
Magazine opens with engraving appropriate
to the season, called "ON The CLIFF" 1t is
beautiful picture of two lovers enjoying the repose
and fir eshnesS of the seashore-a makes one long
for the dash of the breakers againo the rocks and
the smell of the salt waves. The Double Fashion
Plate for this month is quite brilliant The other
engrayings are the "Bridge of Sighs,' and the US
ual number devoted to new styles of dress, &c.
Among the literature of this number we may specify
THE Silent Num- by Sophie May "0ne is Miss
ing" by Eleanor C. Dopnelly "Stephen Courtland's
Pet" by Annie Russell "sw ct Agnes" by Annie
F. Kent Peggy Martins Story" by Emma NJ.
Johnston ; THE Folly" by Aunt Alice "John
Smiths Brother" by Frances Lee "Editorisls." "
&c. &c.
Price $3.50 year 2 copies $500. To those de-
srous o making up clubs, specimen numbers will be
sent for Is cts. Wheeler 4 Wilson'S celebrated
!Selcing Machines are furnished as Premiums-
Address Deacon & Peterson, 3l9 Walnut street
Philadelphia.
Now IS The time to send subscriptions for 1865.
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1865-06-21
NOTIlE.

The Board of School Directors Of Tunkt annock
Borough have recently adopted the following Reso-
utions.
ReSolred-That proceedings be instituted to con-
vict and prosecute punishment al such persons
have heretofore maiiciously and Intentionally boAen,
may hereafter so break the windows, doors. CT
fastenngs of the School House in said Bore ugh, or
otherwise detace, daub or improperly use the said
School House and that the Secretary be instructed
to offer in behalf Of said District as reward of FIVE
dollars for information as to the authors of such
malicious mischief heretofore done to be paid upon
conviction of the offender. or Offenders
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1865-06-21
The Devil let Loose.

Our readers will please excuse US for lack
Of editorial and local matter in this week's
paper. We are not much in the habit of
writing editorials, but, as the editor aud pro.
prietor, has, after long Imprisonment in the
office, concluded to recrute himself, and gone
of to the city, we have concluded to try our
skill in making an apology, and taken up that
potent instrument, the quill. We can scarce
ly say, with truth, that we are sorry that
our Boss has gone, as it leaves US independ-
ent of control. Having read somewhere
about Satan being chained for a thousand
years, we feel probably very much the same
As would Old Clouty, if he were released
from his schackles. We do not wish II 70 be
understood, however, that there is the least
consanguinity between Clouty and ourself.-
Cesar may be the name of an emperor or OF
niger, and as near a relationship NAV ex-
ist between them as between Nicholas and
ourself, viz: the name is alike, but the par
ties ale different we don't love birthstone.
he does, we love fun, he misery &c. &c. All
we have to say in the summing up, is. read
the heading Of this article; and make the ap
Phcation to us. Printers Devil.