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North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1865-04-12
An AbolitioniRt on Abolitionism.
Tue " HOLE InHA 0P FIFrpMrN II

THE WHOLE IDEA OF FkEEpMEN. A HIDE
Gus JOKE"
At o recent meeting of the an:i-savery Y
society in Boston sharp discussion arose in
relation to the condition of the ''freedmon," :"
the effect Of Lincon's emancipation procla-
nation, &C., &c. DR.. Knox, who had been
down south, at Beaufort, among the Islands
within Saxtsn's line, and who said he spoke
the literal truth, from actual experience, de-
clared that the whole idea of freedmen" was
hideous joke the Presidents emancipa-
ton proclamation a sham. The So called
freedmen of the south, were, today, as bad
off as they we're in slavery worse of than
before the war, for the northern men who
have gonc down there and undertaken the
charge of the ''pooI negro" in the name of
philanthropy, were full as wicked, as oppres-
sive, as tyrannical-yes more wicked and
avaricious, than the original slaveholder-
The day wages for negro on the Sea Island
cotton fields is worth $4 day, at the pres
ent prices for cotton but they who hold the
plantations make the negro work for fifteen
cents day, and, If he dares to complain. is
treated with the foulest language, abused in
various cruel ways, scourged, told he is not
worthy of freedom if he complains, and threat
ened with immediate enlistment in the army.
In this way, they are forced to submit to the
most CALLING servtude.
Dr. Knox then turEed his attention to the
Freedmen's society. He characterized it as
1.-THE God- -forsaken National Freedmen's
Aid Society,"" It was humbug, a cheat
obtaining funds under false pretences to buy
goods, which they sell to the negroes and
then pocket the money. The society, united
with the new northern elaveholders, were
grinding the negro to the dust, in the name
Of Humanity. and growing rich out of the suf'
ferings of The black man, and the miseries of
the country. AS for General Saxton, DR..
Knox declared, in the most emphatic terms
and repeated the declaration, that Gen. Sax
ton who is 9 coward and q rascal, stands at
the head of this oppression, and is, practi-
cally, tho leader and the head of the slave
bslders at Fort Royal"
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1865-04-12
Ttf H. DRAFT.

For the following in relation TO the draft,
which will be OF interest to many Of our
readers--ws are indebted to the courtesy OF
Deputy Provost Marshal Stephens.
Troy, BRADFORD Go. Pa. Apr. 8. 1865.
HARVEY SickLER, Esq.
DEAR Sir: Believ.
ing that the people in Wyoming County,
have considerable anxiety concerning the
draft under the call of the President of Dec.
10Th, 1864, and as to the probabilities of Its
being postponed, by reason of the fall of
Richmond, and the late success of our army /;
| will briefly state, that, it appears at pres
ent. that there is to be no delay, in conse-
quence Of the late victories. The Board of
Enrolment, in the 18th District, have re-
ceived orders to proceed with the Draft at
once and the drawing will commence on
Monday, the 10th inst. send statement
of the Quota of the County as assigned to the
different Townships, &c.
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1865-04-12

TX Simeon Draper's son charged $3.50
600 for two weeks labor ut Savannah, mark
ing the cottonwhich was seized there.-Neu
York Express.
1t is our deliberate judgm ent that the
young Draper is a full believer in the doc
trine that 'Modesty is quality that highly
adorns woman" but is not o component
Part of the character Of a gentleman and "a
triot. $lSO,O00 for two weeks, is $3.50, 900
month, or $4,320,0O0 per annun. A toler.
ably fat office for a young man amid the
pressure of hard times during our great civil
war. That be has at least a full apprecia-
ti6n of the value of his services, we shall not
attempt TO deny. However, having displayed
such astonishing ability for charging, we
suggest that he shall now join the cavalry 90
that he may charge to bis hearts content,
and inact his destructive blows upon the
enemy. 1t 10 sad thought that the huge
grabber pendant at the extremity of his COL
lossal right arm should be devoted to the
depletion of the Treasury of bis own country.
Patriotic young man Has he shown him
self "eager for the fray 2" Is he MANNED and
battle SCARED, that such reward should be
his 2 What nation, or set of lunatics ever
dreamed Of giving such compensation for
any manner Of service He join the cavalry
draw his sabre and venture 90 much as to
look upon the angry enemy Not bit of
it. Not even 8 taste. If this intensely
loyal young Draper be really son of Simeon
he can have no stomach for anything of the
sort, though be certainly possesses the
strength ofa Sampson to draw his enormous
pAy.--Fushington-- Usion.
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1865-04-12

Our Omce will now be found directly over WIN.
M PiAtfs-stark's Brick Block, Sec ond story.
Gold was quoted in New York on Mond.v,.a a,
l4S to l46. Goods Of all inds consequence as.
taking tumble, Let 'sn tumble
The Canal since the great food, 10 in ....
quo and 30 far boating is concerned for tbe ,r.
ent season. is likely to rem ain 90.
Inc Ferry ut this place is now in full oper.tioe,
messrs Goodaie d Dana having procured ana MN.
up good wire rope, which with their l.,a. -.
boat, makes the transit across the river n, ~
comparatively safe and easy.
The First step.--An old criminal v.. o,..
asked what was the first step that lcd to hs r.Ie
when he answered
The first step was CHEETING THE PRINTER
out Of two years subscription. When I had dope
that, the devil got such grip on me that I could
never shake him Off"
Lines entitled "The Soldiers Homeless Bovn
would have found place in our columns had sos
the writer, or the person requesting their pubcati I'M
been too modest to furnish us with his or her r.,a
The r1le, that name should accompany all comma.
ncations to the Democrat, is an nfexible one and
one of which our readers have had notice for A. las
scoie of times.
stoves ana Tin-ware can now be had nd tho
tin-shop, at this place, at prices far below those
which all dealers have been obliged to charge hsre.
tofore. Mr. Mills seems willing that his customers
shouid nave the benefit of the fall 10 gold. though
Of course, bis profits will be seriously diminished =;
Besides, ne adrertises. Purchasers NAV a,wav. m
sure that the man who advertises is anxous "a ALI
and rice rersa
"a word to the wise'' &C.,
snOw.--The ''Bowmal's Creek Mountaipn-.s
which we have full view from our Office, nov
monday morning) covered with snow The Same
storm brought rain and sleet to us in tho valley
Such prospect We doubt-not would be decidediv
cool and refreshing to soldeys who are to,liar
on the dusty highways of the Old Dominion or thu
arid sands Of the CaroInas
A. New Paper.--We welcome 10 our exehaprs
list the first No of the Petroleum Telegraph pub.
iished at Cory. Erie Co. Pa by F. H. Bald in late
OF the Democrat, at WarerIy. and Alvin Day for.
ner Editor Of this paper The Telegraph 10 iAds-.
pendent in politics. being much de soted to "Il."
and presents a neat and handsom" appearance. We.
nope our friend Day, who is one of the best
newspaper and job printer in the State--wilR have.
NO difficulty, in that region of grease in finding the
material that makes presses move easily.
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1865-04-12

How THE MONEY GoEs, The Legislature
of our State has passed bill to increase the.
pay of members to $1,000 each, being an ad-
vance of $500 on the pay of last year. So
much for Abolition retrenchmept and reform,
about which we heard so much previous to
the advent of the present party to power
But as long as the people can be gulled by
their promises, which are only made sto be
broken, just that long will the taxpayers be
plundered with impunity. The Abolitionsts
seek office for the purpose af enriching them
selves at the expense of the people, and the
wonder is that the members did not make
their own pay $4,000 while they were at it.
They will do this next year, mark our pre-
diction-G sustained at the ballot boxes in
Octt Der. Lancaster Iateilgencer.
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1865-04-12

PEACE.-The following is an extract from
Greeley's peace article in the Tribune, Of the
Goth ult.
"Ws are confident that the rebellion is
crushed, and further blood-shed needless
Only let President Lincoln ev;nce an earnest
desire that the war shall now end-lct him
appeal TO the people of the South to stay this
useless, wasteful effuson of blood and throw
herself on the clemency of their country, and
We firmly believe that the next thirty days
may see the close of the war"
This means that the Abolition party shall
get ready to vear around, as soon as the war
closes take possession of the peace platform,
and then curse the war into ignominy-all
to be on the popular side. Following up the
Tribune, the Washington Chronicle says:
"In our judgment, the only way to attain
these results, is by the exercise of wise and
liberal policy toward the southern people,
The spirit Of revenge must have no place in
our treatment Of them. Luckily, policy and
expediency call for the exercise of magnan-
unity and liberality. Cupdity and cruelty
may demand indiscriminate confscatuns and
relentless prosecutions bu: wise and hu-
name Government will :urn a deaf ear to
such scoundrels: In no other way can the
country escape all the horrors of protracted
financial reyulsion. Expediency and duty
are always in harmony, but it is not often in
human affairs that the parallel is SO unms-
taxable"
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1865-04-12
EDWIN NJ. STANTON.
Secretary Of War.

WAR DEPARTMENT, WARRINGTON, D. c.,
April 9, 10 P. NJ l865.-Ordered That q
salute of two hundred (20O) guns be fred at
the head quarters Of every army and depart.
ment, and at every post and arsenal in the
United States, and at the Military Academy
at West Point on the day of the receipt of
this ord er, in, commemoration of the surren-
der Of General r. E. Lee and the Army ol
Northern Virginia to Lieut.. Gen. G rant and
the army under his command. Report oe the
receipt and execution of this order to be
made to Adjutent General at Washington.
EDWIN NJ. STANTON,
Secretary Of War.
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1865-04-12

soN.-Gov, Buckingham, of Connecticut; has
issued proclamation for fast day, in which
be refers to the crying sins o: the times,
among them cnumerating the ''incoherence"
of Andy Johnson :
"The oath of fidelity to the Constitution
and the high official duty, has recently been
taken with stammering tongue, in the pres
ence OF, and to the reproach of the American
people"
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1865-04-12
e 1t is with emotions of pleasure and

E 1t is with emotions of pleasure and
gratitude that We announce, to-d day, the no
best and most decisive victory of the war;
Gen. Lee has surrendered himself and his
army to our forces, upon terms entirely hon
orable to all concerned. The victory is emo
b!ed by being bloodless one. The only
man that could centre and CONTROL the dis
cordant and rebelious elements of the south,
has pledged his honor not to take up arms
urtl exchanged. With judicious manage
ment, and the exercise of wise craftsmanship
the war would now be at an end, and the
union speedily restored. Whether the i'm
practicable, fanatlcAl crew, who now controll
our affairs, will listen to the VOICE Of reason,
and humanity, and stop the further useless
sacrifice of blood nj treasure, remains to
be seen.
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1865-04-12

APPohATTox CoURr House, April 9, 1865.
General X. E. Lee, Commanding Confeder.
ate States In accordance with the substance
Of my letter TO you of the 9Th inst pro.
pose to receive the sur render of the Army of
Northern Virginia on the following terms, to
witt rolls of all the officers and men to be
made in duplicate one copy TO be given to
an officer designated by me, the other to be
retained by such officer or officers as You
may designate; the officers to give their in
dividual paroles not to take up arms against
the Government of the United States, until
properly exchanged and each company or
regimental commander, sign like parole for
the men OF their commands. The arms, ar
tillery, and public property to be parked and
stacked and turned over to the officers mo
pointed by NE to receive them. This will
not embrace side arms of the officers, nor
their private horses or baggage. This done,
each officer aud man will be allowed to re.
turn to their homes, not to be disturbed by
United States authority, SO long as they OBJ
serve their parole and the laws in force
where they may reside.
Very respectfully, U. S. GRANT,
Lieutenant General.
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1865-04-12

- A doctor up town, recently gave
che following prescription for a lady "a
new bonnet, a Cashmere shawl and new
pair Of gaiter boots" The lady, it is now
needless to say, has entirely recovered.
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1865-04-12
Wednesday, Apr. 12, 1865.

THE N. B, DEMOCRAT OFFICE, has been
removed "round the CORNER" to rooms over
Hon. VIM. NJ. Piatt's Law Office. Our de-
lnquent subscribers should not forget the
place. 1t is great deal easier to find the
office, now, than ever before. Try it
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1865-04-12

C@ Our opponents used to claim with
admirable perslsteney that their party mon-
opolized all the intelligence and all the decen.
cy, Mr.. Lincoln is the compendium OF "sll
the intelligence" and Andy johnson Of "all
the deceney."
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1865-04-12

[Th above message was received at the
American Telegraph Office by operators He
ber G. Robinson and Joseph Bradley, who
feel that this is the last opportunity they or
any other operator in Philadelphia will ever
have of receiving news that will awaken SINH
lar enthusiasm.l
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1865-04-12

A Scribler from Charleston has sent some
relics, from what he calls slave pen iu that
locality, to Boston. 1t ought 10 be placed
side by side with relic of slaves ship, in
which the Yankees carried tho negroes they
Rtole from Africa and sold South,
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q. S. GRANT, Lieut.. Gen. U. s. A.

WAR DEPARTMENT, WASHINGTON, D. C.
April 9th, 1S65-930 P. M.-Lieut. Gen.
Grant: Thanks be to Almighty God for the
great victory with which He has this day
crowned you and the gallant army under your
command. The thanks Of this Department,
and Of the people Of the United States-their
reverence and honor have been deserved and
will be remembered to you and the brave and
gallant officers and soldiers Of your army, for
all time.
(Signed) EDWIN NJ. STANTON.
Secretary Of War.
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ApRu 9Th 1865 General R r. Lee Com. |

APRIL Sth, 1866 Geberal r. Z. Lee, Com.
manding @. s. A.: General Your note of
last evening in reply to mine of same date,
asking conditions on which will accept the
surrender Of the Amy Of Northern Virginia,
10 just received. In reply,I would say that
peace being my first desire, there 10 but one
condition ] insist upon, viz: That the men
surrendered shall be disqualified for taking
up arms again against the Government Of the
United States until properly exchanged. /
will meet you or designate officers to meet
any officers you may name for the same pur-
pose, at any point agreeable to you, for the
purpose Of arranging definitely the terms up
on which the surrender OF the Army of Nor.
thorn Virginia will be received.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant.
US. GRANT, Lieut.. Gen.
Commanding Armies U. s.
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1865-04-12

IL The "colored people" of Rhode Is.
land have nominated Edward Harris, of
Woonsocket as their candidate for governor.
Hope he may be elected.
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1865-04-12

The following is the previous correspon-
de1ce between Lieut.. General Grant and
Gen. Lee, referred to in the foregoing tele,
gram to the Secretary Of War.
CLIFTON House, Va, April 9, 1S65,-Hon.
Ed1Uin III. Stanton, Secretary Of Var: The
following correspondence has taken pla ce
between General Lee and myself There has
been no relaxation in tho pursuit during it's
tendency.
(Srgned) US. Grant,
Lieutenant General.
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1865-04-12

HEADaUARTERs, ARMY NORTHERN VIR-
GINA, 9th April, 1S65,-LieM. Gen, U. s.
Grant Commanding U. S. A:-General-I
have received your letter of this date, con.
tanning the terms Of surrender of the Army
of Northern Virginia, as proposed by you.-
As they are substantially the same as those
expressed in your letter of the 9Th inst, they
are accepted. l will proceed to designate the
proper officers to carry the stipulations into
effect.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
r. E. LEE, General.
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TEACHERS EXAMINATIONS

The annual examinations for school teachers for
Wyoming County will be held at the following nam.
ed places commencing at 10 o'clock A. NJ.
Directors are requested to be present and have
buildings in readiness for operations All intep
to teach attend Come prepared with paper and
pencil and cent Revenue stamp
At Factoryville for Clinton April 18th
Piercevie Nicholson I" 22nd.
{: stsr,nvv;,,," Meshoppen " 9s,h
! Braintrim ~''n'
Il Fo-.ston : Mehoopany . oe..
} Forkston ~o'n'
{ Exeter
Centremoreland Monroe "27th
{ Northumberland
At Tunkhannock for Eaton. Tunkhannock and
other Townships April 29th and May 9th,
W. LaMouts Co. Supe't,
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1865-04-12
To Lieuterant General U, G
mspding .. S. Armies.

APRIL 6, lS65.-Gen, R. E. Lee, Com
n'anding o. s. n: Your note of this date
is but this moment (ll.50,l eleven fifty A.
NJ received. In consequence of my having
passed from the Richmond and Lynchburg
road to the FarmVille and Lynchburg road,
am ct this writing about four (4) miles
west of Walters church, and will push for.
ward to the front for the purpose of meeting
you. Notice sent to me on this road where
you wish the interview to take place will
meet me.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant.
US. GRANT,
Lieutenant General,
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1865-04-12

HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF THE u S.43 80
April 6.-Hon Edpin NJ. Stanton. Secretary
of Var: Ge neral Lee surrendered the Ar
my of Northern Virginia this afternoon, upon
terms proposed by myself. The accompany
ing additional correspondence will show the
conditions fully.
(Signed) US. GRANT,
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SURRENDER OF LEE AND
HIS WHOLE ARMY TO
GRANT.
A GREAT AND BLOUDLEss VICTOR II
MAY # BRING TRUE PEACE AND
UNION.

WAR DEPARTMENT, WASHINGTON. D. G.
April 9, 1852. NJ Major Gen. John A..
Die, Ne,c York: The Department has jus,
received official report of the surrender, this
day, of General Lee and his army to Lieut..
General Grant. Details will be given speed =.
lily as possible.
EDWIN NJ. STANTON,
Secretary of War.
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1865-04-12

P. Sit will be ssen that some Townships have
not enough to FILL the Quota Required /; also, that
Clinton. Braintrim and Nicholson, are already filed
by volunteering.
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1865-04-12
Lieutenant General.

APRIL 7, 1s65.-Gen. r E. Lee, COM
manding C. S. Il. General The result of
the last week must convince you Of the hope.
lessness Of further resistance on the part of
the Army of Northerp Virginia in this strug
gle. feel that it is so, and regard it as my
duty 10 shift from myself the responsib ility of
any further effnsion oi blood by asking of you
the surrender of that portion of the Confeder.
ate States Army known as the Army Of
Northern Virginia.
Very respectfully,
Your obedient servant,
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1865-04-12

APRIL 7tb, 1865 General: have receiv
ed your note of this date. Though not en-
tirely of the opinion you express OF the hope
Isssness of the further resistance on the part
of the Army Of Northern Virgi mia, recipro-
cate your desire to avoid useless effusion of
blood, and therefore, before considering your
proposltion. ask the terms vos will offer on
condition of its surrender.
(Signed) R.E.LKE, General,
To Lieut.. General Grant, Commanding As.
mics of the United States,
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1865-04-12

APRIL, 8, 1866: General received, at o
late hour, your note Of to day, in snswer to
mine of yesterday. / did not intend to pro-
pose the surrender Of the Army Of Northern
Virginia, but to ask the terms of our propo-
sitions. To be frank, do not think the
emergency has arisen to call for the surren-
der of this; but as the res storation of peace
should be the sole object Of all, 1 desire to
know whether your proposals would tend to
that end. / cannot, therefore, meet you with
view to surrender the Army of Northern
Virginia; but as far as your proposition may
affect the Confederate States forces under my
command, and tend to the restoration of
peace, should be pleased to meet you ut ten
(lO) A. M. to morrow, on the old stage road
TO Richmond, between the picket lines of the
two (2) armies.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
r. Z. LEE, General c. s. A.
To General Grant, Commanding Armies
US.
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U. S. GRANT,
Lieutenrnt General.

APRIL 9, 1865. General: I received ysur
note of this morning on the picket line
whittier had come to meet you and ascer-
tain definitely what terms were embraced in
your proposition of yesterday with reference
to the surrender of this army. now re-
quest an interview in accordance with the
offer contained in your letter of yesterday,
for that purpose. Very respectfully your
obedlent servant,
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1865-04-12

APRIL 9th, l865.-Gen r. E. Lee, Com
manding G. S.: General-your note Of yes.
terday rece ived. AS have no authority to
treat on the subject OF peace, the meeting
proposed for ren (lO) A. M. to day could lead
to no good. | will state, however, General
that | am equally anxious for peace with
yourself, and the whole North entertain the
same feeling. The terms upon which peace
can be had are well understood. By the
South laying down their arms, they will has
ten that most desirable event save thousands
OF human lives and hundred of millions Of
property not yet destroyed. Sincerely hop
ing that all our difficulties may be settled
without the loss of another life, 1 subscribe
myself, very respectfully your obedient ser
want.
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1865-04-12

.. .. UKANT,
Lieut.. Gen. Commanding Armies q. s.