North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1865-12-06
"yohn Browns Soul Is Marching On.

John Browns soul is still on the March
We hear OF it progress in almost every quar-
ter. Scarcely q day passes that does not
record an act of John Brown piety, in some
shape or other, horses stealing, murder, rape,
arson, intrigue and debauchery. During the
past week, among numerous others, John
Browns soul has taken steps as follows:
Nashville, Tenn, heavenly place, presl-
dcd over by cne of Browns favored disciples
-Parson Brownlow-appears to be highly
blessed. On the 22d inst, about 10 O'Clock,
as Mr.. VIM. Htfferman, we'll known citizen
of the city, was returning from St. Cecilia
Seminary with his daughter and son IN his
carriage,he was attacked by four higwaymen,
who dragged him into the bushes by the
road and robbed him, aud SO desperately IN
iured him that his recovery is impossible
One of tae robbers was badly wounded by
Mr.. Hefferman. All of the perpetrators OF the
act nave been arrested, and arc now in jail
They were found to be teamstcrs in the en-
ploy of the Government
In ST. Louis. Miss, the collector Of the
Unit ed States Savings Association had been
on his daily rounds collecting amounts due
from other banks and had last called at the
Fourth National Bank corner of Washington
avenue ard Third streets. He had in his
portfolio, or satchel, about thirty five thou
sand dollars, and was proceeding down Wash
ing ton avenue toward the river, when
".John Browa's soul" came behind him,
knocked him down, and seiZ,rg the money
ran down the street. The collector, q gritty
young fellow, picked himself up, ard seeing
the thief running off with his money, quick
ly drew his revolver and fired on him
The robber weakened at the report of the
pistol, and dropped the money. He made
his escape as the collector stopped TO pick
up his cash, while the thief continued run
ming.
The Boston Courier, Of a late date says:
"Whateyer may be the cause of the evils
that now infest US, it is certain that our
streets arc getting to be as unsafe as those Of
Mexico, and people are really becoming
afraid to walk out after dark. Among some
circles perfect panic of fear prevails. We
heard of q Chelsea gentleman being attacked
yesterday, who, even in The day time, does
not carry money or other valuables about
him. There is a general inquiry, what shall
be done to arrest this epidemic of crime =
This question, put to Judge of one OF our
courts yesterday, elected the answer, "Cariy
a revolver, and when attacked shoot-but
be sure to shoot accurately" 1t is now m
safe for decent people to walk around after
dark"
John Browns soul should be taught bet
ter manners, and not to be allowed to attack
its friends aud foster parents.
Some trouble has lately occurred with the
negroes near Marina, Florida. They burned
a cotton house, and did other damage. A
.mpany ol regulars had been despatched to
enforce order.
Some negro troops attacked and took pos
session of passenger train at Lauderdale
Springs Mississippi, few days ago, insult
ing the ladies, and perpetrating other out
RACES.
DR. j ohm Mclean, President of the New
Jersey College, Princeton. was lately at
tackled by some Of the students aud beat so
severely, that he was nut able to leave his
room fer several days.-Er.