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North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1865-03-01
LOCAL AND PERSONAL.

The Law OF NEWSPAPERS, - Subscr;bers vvho
do not give express notice to the cont ar are con.
sdered as wishing to continue their subsc ription
2. Any person who takes paper FROM the POS.
0fice-whether directed to his name or 10 apotber-
whether he has subscribed or nct is responsible
for the pay
g. If person orders his paper discontinued l. he
nust pay all arrearages, the publishear may con-
tlnue TO send 1t until payment made. and collect
the whole amount lohether IL be taken roto the off,
ce or NOT There can be legal dlscodtinuance un-
til the payment is made
d. II the subscriber orders his paper 10 be stopped
at certain time and the publisher continues to send
the subscriber is bound TO pay for it. If he takes it
out Of the office The law proceeds on the ground
that man must pay for what he uses
5. If subscribers remove to other placee Without
informing the publisher, and the newspapers are
sent to their former direction they responsible
6. The Courts have decided that refusing to take
paper periodical from the Office or removing and
leaving it uncaled for while in arrears to the publish
er, Is evidence of intentional fraud.
7. The c, urts have also decided that a Post Mas
ter who negects to perform his duty Of giving noics
as required by the regulations of the Pos toce De-
partment OF the neglect of person to take from the
Office newspapers addressed to him. renders the Post
Master liable to the publisher for the subscrip ion.
Stopping Papers.-Should you desire the publish
er of newspaper to discontinue sending his PAPER
to you, always be positive that he is paid for it up
to the date of your request. Re member if you neg
lect this duty is at his option to do so or not and
If ne may prefer to continue sending it, he can hold
You responsible for it until all arrearages are aid
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1865-03-01
The Christian Commission.

We notice that some of our exchanges are
criticisirg rather caustically the management
of this concern in view IF the fact that the
society is again calling for another cool one
hundred thousand dollars for the spring
campaign. From all accounts it seems 1t
takes so much to grease the machine to get
it into working order, that very little is left
afterwards for the relief of the soldier. 1t
processes to relieve both the physical and
spiritual wants OF the soldiers. An ex-
change says; .f..' 81.
If the Sanitary Commission properly
works the field before it, there can be no
necessity for this rival in supplying physical
necessities and If the regimental chaplains
do their daty there is little occasion for the
"religioug consolation" so expensively dis
pensed. The publications published, pur-
chased and circulated among the soldiers by
this Commission arc understood to be en-
tirely sectarian, and that the main efforts of
the management are directed toward pros
elyting. 1t is further asserted that certain
book concerns and publishing houses have
realized immense sums through the patronage
Of the Commission.
The physical wants of soldiers in time of
war are of much greater sol;ciude to them
than the spiritual but sectaran individuals
evidently find that the hospitals and battle
fields, where sickness and wounds have made
men susceptible, furnish prolific fields in
which to secure converts. 1t is scarcely 10
be wondered at that the people are so ear
eestly asked to keep pouring in their contri-
buttons to buy tracts and salary preachers.
Nor is it to be wondered at that we have a
war ministry" which breaches vigorous
war, and scouts any peace except that which
comes through rivers of blood. With the
hypocritical cant of freedom" on their lips,
the leaders in this Abolition concern are do
ing as much to stir up strife and keep alive
the fires of hate and dssention as though
they were the accredited emisaries from the
Plutonian regions. Let the people demand
that both the spiritual an physical wants
of the soldiers shall be supplied by the Cow
ernmcnt, and thus stop all these sectarian
and rapacious self constituted Commissions
whose machinery requires so much costly
oil; "whoSe 'religious" efforts are so largely
directed towards building up particular
system Of denomnational dogmas, and whose
''parictic' sympathies are so greatly enlist
ed in the negro as to impel them to con
tinuation OF this most unnatural and bloody
war-Er.
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1865-03-01
-~G0rresDOndcnce.

We make the following extract from a pri-
vate letter from Republican friend in Wash.
ington, showing that even the republicans
themselves, begin to be disguised at the me-
gro equality and theories of their leaders.
"Ths memorable Congress will soon expire
The record OF its, second session will stand
out before posterty more vividlY, perhaps
than that of any Congress which has pre-
ceeded it for many years, whether that rec
ord will then be dark or bright spot upon
the page of history, inscrutable wisdom alone
can tell. The abolition Of slavery, has been
the result of the mad attempt of an aristoc.
racy built up aud fostered by that institu-
ton, to destroy the unity and perpetuity Of
this government, aided Dy few impractical
BILE men i'll the north, whose sentiments and
expressions, rather than their acts, tended
in that direction. What next will float
down the political st ream, over which issues
will be made up, and parties base their or
CARNATIONS
The position taken recently, by Judge
Kelly IN the House, and long siuce by Sum-
ner IN the Senate, upon the question of ne
gro equality and negro suffrage, are to me,
somewhat indicative. The Democratic Par
ty had been gathering strength and power,
until its equilibrium was overcome, and it
fell, and with its fall came all of the blood
and misery that the history of the past four
years has recorded. Such, in my judgment
will inevitably be the fate of the Republican
Party. The consequences to the country
will not be so direfullY experienced, but to
the Party, equally fatal. A large and intel
ligent portion of that party can never be
committed in favor Of the social or political
equality of the negro, with the white race
of this country, and no fear of Democratic
reascendency, can bring them up to that
point.
True, after peace is restored and northc' Z
and southern democrats again united, three
or four hundred thousand black voters,
would be an important element at the polls
but we have already too much of ignorance
and corruption, indirectly welding the des-
unies of our government, and any attempt
to SO largely swell that muddy pool must be
met by the unqualified an6 unmistakablG
condemnation Of the people. The abolition
OF Sacery was claimed to be, whether prop
erly so or not, for the best interest of the
white citizens of the United States, the
changing Of the political status of the eman-
cpatel Stare as above stated, could but be
to our degradation.
The Democratic party have only to pre-
serve a judciouS silence upon that question,
and they will in all probability ooon find
themselves once more in good company"
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1865-03-01
The War Sneaks,

There is no sort of men in all this country
WHO ought to be SO thoroughly despised by
good soldiers as the acGr Sneaks. These
creatures are the meaneSt towards alive
They cry out fer war. but do not 60. They
thirst for blood, but shudder at the thought
of spiling one drop of their own They want
the rebels exterminatcd. but won't help to
exterminate them. They are opposed to
compromising with traitors" but afraid to
fight them. They are great friends of the
soldier, but never go to help him on the field
OF battle. They support the government"
by stealing from it. They prove their 10y
atty to it By bawling for it, They believe
that every citizen owes it service therefore
they give it their breath, but demand that all
others shall give 1t their bodies. They hold
that it is our solemn duty to carry on the
war as long as there is man or a dollar left;
but their duty consists not in going them
selves, but in damning everybody else who
don't go. They believe all Democrats to be
CopPcrheadS, and all Copperheads to be
traitors; and they would like to see all of
them drafted and put in the army, because
the worst traitors always make the best sol
Giers'
These are the views and the cha, ,acteris-
of the 1rar Sneaks-the meanest, the most
contemplate, the most hypocritcal the most
malignant, and the most cowardly creature
alive a creature for whom every brave and
manly soldier must feel the utmost cCn-
tempt.
1t is hardly necessary to add what is well
known to all, that the loar sneaks are unap- .
imons and enthusiastic in their support Of
Lincoln ,Er-
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1865-03-01
IL Gold was quoted in the yesterdays
papers at 20l&

EZ The Harpers have made arrange-
ments with the French novel writing quai-
r0on-Alexander Dumas to have the history
oi Mr. Lincoln's first term done up in book
OF "eght hundred thousand letters" A more
suitable historian could not possibly have
been selected first, because large amount
of fiction VIII have to be incorporated in order
to dighify it into the sembIance of readable
matter (; und, second because no white man
with white instincts, would bebase bimself
by attempting to write the actors in the poll
t'cal events Of the past foul years into re-
spectibllity. The material is all to be got
ready by the Harpers, when, IN few weeks
or months, the historian" will arrive and
"sloSh" round, among it, then pocket his
gains and retire with the approving smiles of
the shoddy aristocracy,
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1865-03-01
THE CAPTURE OF WILMINGTON
Official Report of Admiral Porter.


CAPE FEAR RIVER, U. S. FLAGSHIP NAL
vERN, Feb 22-Sr have the honor 10
inform you that Wilmington has been evacu-
ated and is now in possession of our troops.
After the evacuation OF Fort Anderson
pushed the gunbcats as far as the water
would permit, the army pushing up at the
same time on the right and left banks of the
river.
After sounding and buoying out the mid
die ground at Big Island. l succeeded in
getting the gunboat over and opened fire on
Fort Strong, the work commanding the
principal obstructions, where the rebels had
also sunk one of their large steamers, the
Northeastern. Our fire soon drove the reb-
els away from the fort, but now and then
they would fire a shot, one Of which struck
the Sassacus below water mark and set her
leaking badly.
She was struck once or twice, but with
no loss ofmen. That night, the Goth. the
rebels sent down 200 floating torpedoes, but
| had strong force Of picket boats out. and
the rcrpedoes we're sunk with musketry.
One got in the wheel of the Osccola, blew
her wheel house to pieces, and knocked
down her bulk head inboard, but did no
damage to her hull. Some of the vessels
picked up the torpedoes with their torpedo
nets.
The next morning l spread two fishing nets
across the river.
Yesterday evening General Ames, with his
division moved within a short di stance of
the fort and had sharp encounter with the
rebels. On hearing he musketry, and see
ing where our troops werc | opened rapid
fire on the fort and along the enemy's line.
The fort responded with three or four shot,
but was soon silenced.
This morning we heard that General Ter
ry was within the works, and the road was
clear to Wilmington. The Montauk could
not get across the shoals without tightening,
which was a work of some labor.
had the pleasure of placing the flag on
For. Strong, and at II o'clock to. day shall
fire salute of thirty-fve guns, this being
the anniversary of Washington's birthday.
am sir, very respectly, yonrs, &c,
D. D. PORTER, Rear Admiral.
Hon. Gideon WeIles, Secretary of the Navy.
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1865-03-01

Artemas Ward, Jr., travelling Snowman,
is about investing his Surplus filthy lucre';
in the "Mud Hen Lake Co." which he thus
describes
Those comp-y, accordin' to the prospect
Gus, is the knee Plus Ultry. It has 100000
akres an half rch Of land with all the
modern improvements onto it !; a well of new
er falin' cod liver oil OF the front door, and
anuther at the barn, an fine stream of dou-
BILE refined Petrollym parSes throo the prem
iseS also, sevril men, hosses, engines, an
other animals erected ON the property, fer
dlggin' an pumpin' the same. make bold
to say that Mud Hen Lake air onsurpassabIe.
Its stOx should be in every well-resuated
family. They go right to the spot an con-
taine no Merkury, and the Ladies' air delited
with um-etsettery.
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1865-03-01

IL THE Ninth NATIONAL BANK OF TIE
Cry OF New YoER-Joseph U. Orvis, Pres
ident. has been one of the most enterPrising and
successful agents for the various Government
loans. Over. fifty million dollars have been
placed in the hands Of the people through it's
agency within nine months, and it now ad-
vertses to furnish the 40 Notes by EXPIRE IS
free of charge, ir all parts of the county,
Its object is patriotic, and the high reputation
of its officers, as well as its capital of a mile
lion dollars, is sure guarantee that the 7.3Os
subscribed for through its a1ency will be
promptly forwarded.
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1865-03-01
Cause and Effect,

The unerring pen of history must record.
that whilst the nation has run mad after this
Republican disunion party, all sorts of calam
tiles have overtakeu it, and multiplied to an
appalling extent.
Among these, are a divided country
hetacombs of slain, distrust and corrup lion
everywhere, and gigantic debt for future
generations to pay by sweat and toll. The
Democracy must, indeed, be diminished iu
numbers and influence, or these sad fruits of
change would not exist. Under Democrat
lc rule, We had union, peace, plenty, and
prosperity. Our government imposed no
burden on the people, but conferred blessings
which, like the dews of heaven, descended
upon rich and poor alike. What we have
gained in their place, all of us-the poor more
than any-see and feel
II was not Democracy, nor the fear of De-
mocracy, that produced these caiamities.-
Let the record stand. Let it go into history
that the present is not Democratic rule )
that the party that for generations managed
the Government in peace was diminished in
numbers fell into a minority, and then
came disunion, civil war and the proSttu-
ton of free institutions. As the power and
influence Of this pasty waned, caamties in
creased.-Sunbury Democrat.
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1865-03-01
To The Public.

ISAAC SIcKLER, an industrious and worthy citizen
ef Exeter Township Wyoming County who was bru-
tally murdered by one of the possee of Deputy
Provost Marshal a few days ago, the father of
eight small children of them girls, who with
their mother depends upon his labor for supfnrt.-
He was in possession ofa small piece of land which is
encountered to some extent.
In view of these circumstances and that the fami-
ly of the deceased may retain their home, it is pro-
posed that the citizens Of the county who feel will
ling to do so, make the family Donation visit on
Thursday the I'd day Of March nGrt Afternoon
and evening MANY CITIZENS.
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1865-03-01
TUNKHANNocK, Pa
Wednesday, March 4, 4 S65.
"He was the mildeSt hammered man
That ever scuttlel boat, or cut throat"


The editor of the niger organ at this
place, in bis issue of last week, in speaking of
the brutal murder Of Isaac Sickler, by one of
Lncoln's minions, uses such soft ahd mild
expressions, as would almost raise doubt in
the minds OF his readers as to the fact of
SickIer's being killed at all. And, If killed,
probability that the killing was justifiable.
This mild minded editor is in as great per-
plexity, as was that other ass, which hesta-
tingly stood between two bundles of hay
and starved to death. He "has seen three
versions of the case. Which, if either, is
correct, he does not pretend to say" He
simply knows "that man of that name was
killed in Exeter Township" He can't form
such an opinion as to condemn or justify"
His only objection, to a full investigation of
the case by the civil authority of this County
is, 'the loose and dilapidated state Of the
county prison ~ He has "perfect conf
dencc," that Judge Elwell will mete out
justice to the accused"
What rery meek, confding creature
How very much fattered Judge Elwel will
be, to learn this
In speaking of our article on the subject,
he says:
"We can hardly approve the flaming pre- con le r =
ing article in last weeks Democrat on this subject
sworn peace Office generally appears to better
advantage by a,ter, than prejudgment-Our motto
is he IT both sides then judge"
Indeed! Mr., Avery, you are the very
quintessence of meekness and charity.
How long since you have adopted this
mild mot,o2 Does it apply, only, in cases
where aehite men are killed. Let plain
narrative answer. Last July, Niger de-
Serter was shot in Eaton Township, while in
the act of deserton. Among the most vim
dictive and violent Of the crowd, which gath
cred around the Provost Marshal's offiLe
where his murderers had repaired, was this
meek, cautious, Ira Avery. The first man
to make the necessary oath to procure a
warrant, was Ira Avery. In his charge of
murder were included two men, who took
no part in the affair, whatever One Of them
upper room ofhis hotel, when it occurred.
Did Ira Avery wait to 'bear both sides thr1
judge 2" Not a bit of It Rather than do
that, he swore to what, few minutes inquiry
would have satisfied him, was false, as to
both these men. But the victim, IN that
case, was nigger-one Of that race of the
human family, for which Ira Avery's great
sympathetic heart had been bleeding for
years. Ard though perjured deserter, shot
in the act; Ira Avery was not only ready to
aid in bringing his murders to justice but, in
doing so, to put his own soul in jeopardy, by
making hasty and inconsiderate cath.
When we wish to 'dppear to adUantage,"
either in the character of journalist, or a
"sworn peace officer" we shall hardly follow
the precepts or examples furnished by this
niger worshippng editor,
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1865-03-01
Information Free I!
TO NERVOUS SUFFERERS,

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compe tency, Premature Decay and Youthful Error
actuated by desire to beneht others, will be happy
furnish to all who need IT, free of charge }, the
recipe and directions for making the simple remedy
used in his case Sufferers wishing to profit by the
advertisers BAD experience, and possess sure and
valuable remedy can do so by ad 'ressing him at
at his place of business. The Recipe and full
information of vital Importance will be cheerfully
sent by return mail.
Address JOHN B. OGDEN
No 60 Nassau street, New York
P.S.-Nervous Sufferers os both sexes will find
this information invaluable.
Y4-nl8-3mo
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1865-03-01

No NEGRO EqUALlTY.-The follwing pas
sage occurs IN the correspondence af the es-
capped abolition correspondence of the N. Y.
Tribune:
'As the Libby we were compelled to keep
our quarters clean ourselves, and cook our
own food-to do the work of menials and
scuillons under the most adverse and obnox-
Ious circumstances There was no need of
this, as there were dozens of free ngroes in
the prison, whom the rebels had stolen from
the Northern armies, and who would gladly
have performed such offices; but the South
ern bluSterers and bules were anxious 70
degrade the gentlemen they held in custody
to the level of servants and scavengers"
Indeed And would these sti cklers for the
equality of all colors and conditions of men
have their favorite hobby-the negro, for
whom they desire this war to be prosecuted
to the bitter end compelled to do their men
al offices, when, by the doctrines they teach
those negroes are as good as they? If these
Abolition demagogues desere to hsve negroes
continued as Servants and scavengers," why
do they seek elevation above such occupations
by inspiring them with notions of perfect So
cial and political equality with the white
race? TO use homely phrase, "they can
not have their plum cake and eat it too.n-
Patriot & Union.
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1865-03-01

t. A Prominent bachelor politician
on the Kennebec remarked to a young lady
that soapstono was excellent to keep the
feet warm in bed.
Yes, said, the young lady, who had been
an attentive listener, "but some gentlemen
have an improvement On that which you know
nothing about"
The bachelor turned pale and maintained
a wjstful silence.
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1865-03-01

THAT is So.-Some music teacher once
wrote that the 'art of playing on the violin
requires the incest PERCEPTION and the most
sensibllity of any art in the known world,n
Upon which an editor comments in the fol-
lowing manner: "The art of publishing
newspaper and making it pay. and at the
same time have it please everybody, beats
Kidding higher than q kite"
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1865-03-01

CO0K-V0SBURG-Feb. &c, at the house of the
brides father, by Rev. Luther Peck, Mr. E,F
Cook, of Plymouth, Luz. Co., to Miss s, L. vos-
burg, of Tunkhannock twp,
C00K-VANT UYL-Feb. %. by Rev. c. R. Lane
Elmer CsSk, of Washington, and Elenora. daugh-
ter of Mr. Hiram VanTuyl.
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1865-03-01

t. The Post Office, at Hardwick, in
Warren Co. N. j., has been discontinued by
the Postmaster General, as there is not Re-
publican in the place to whom can be entrus.
ted the position of Postmaster. The citizens
have, consequently, to ride five miles to get
tbcir letters and papers.
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1865-03-01
Hon. Gideon Welles, Secretary of the Nav
VI or Generals Crook and Kelly Captured
by Guerrillas

WHEELING, Va. Feb. 2l.-A party of re bel
cavalry dashed into Cumberland before day.
light this morning, surprised and captured
the pckcts, and carried of Major Generals
Crook and Kelly. 1t seems to have been
very daring and well planned affair. A cav
airy force has been sent in pursuit of the re-
treating rebels.
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1865-03-01
DISSOLUTION OF co.
PARTNERSHIP,

The Co-partnership heretofore existing under the
firm name Of Ii. l.. HARDING & Co. has this day
boen dissolved by mutual consent All persons in
debted, will please call ON II. S. Harding at Hall
teads Store, and settle up without delay.
II, L. HARDING 4 Co.
Nicholson Feb, fth 1865.
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1865-03-01

IT, The Tribune is in favor of Wilson's
congressional law to compel city railroad com :
panies to allow negroes to ride on their cars.
Why not pass an act of Congress to compel
landlords Of hotels to admit negro guests to
their homes and their tables? Or 90 still
further, and force every white man to sleep
with niger 2 Let Congress 60 ahead until
"the great cause of humanity" is duly en-
throned everywhere
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1865-03-01

EG Some one having read something
about "Od Abe's last, being big thing" de-
sires to know how big it is. Judging by the
size of his boot, we should say the Lua was
about sixteen inches
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1865-03-01

IL The subscription to the 7-3O loan,
received by Jay Coke yesterday (Tuesday)
amounted to So ,439,85O