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North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1865-09-27
Smart Dodge.

Since the nomination Of DR.. Shepard for
Senator, by the arti Landon Republicans of
Bradford, he Black Republicans. fearing
that he will also be run by us, are industr-
ously circulating the charge, among Demo
Gratis here, that ''he is even more radica ON
the negro suffrage question than Landon."
We have the most satisfactory assurances,
from the best democratic authority, that DR..
Shepard, fully and cordially endorses the
Presidents restoration policy; and 10 con-
tent to leave the political status Of the negro
where it now is. On these-the only i'm
portant political issuc in this election-he
stands where every democrat stands.
Charges of radicalism, from men that can
vote for George Landon a man who has
preached the equality OF the negro for life
time, come with very bad grace indeed The
man whose vote, IN the language Of o brother
preacher, "robbed" the honest tax payers of
the state of SlO,OOO,OO0 will have to resort
to some other srtifce to get their votes to
sustain him i'll his iniqui,y and corruption.
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1865-09-27

It can rot be denied that Edwin M. Stan
ton, Secretary Of Wsr iS justly chargable
with the long detention Of our prisoners in
the Sou ,hern sioekades, be having refused
PrrsiAtenily to exchange them, on the groand
that the rebels would not exchange whites for
negroes. Thus on account Of Slanton's whim
in regard to the status Of the negro, thousands
Of the unfortunate braves who tell into The
hands Of the rebels, perished in the prisons Of
the South. This 10 subs,sntiased by Mr.. j.
III. Browne, the correspondcn, of the N. Y.
Tribune, who was, himself, o prisoner @,
Andersonville, and who has always been an
ardent Republican" In o letter dated Aug
8, 1865, Mr. Browne uses the following en-
phatc language; That they (.he Union
prisonerA at the Soutb) were mot saved, is due
alone TO Edvin M. Santon's peculiar policy
and dog9ed obssinancy and, as have re-.
marked before, HE IS UNQUESTIONABLY
THE DIGGER OF THE UNNAMED
GRAVES THAT CROWD THE yICINl-
TY OF EVERY SOUTHERN PRISON
WITH HISTORIC AND NEVER TO BE
FORGOTTEN HORRORS" This monster.
who held in 90 light esteem the lives of the
men who were fighting 70 save his very neck,
has been endorsed in the most une quivocal
manner BY the late Abolition State Conven-
tion. The resolution Of approval Of his OFF,
cial conduct 10 as follows
RESOLVED, That we recognize in Edwin NJ
Stanton, the present honest and able head
the Department of War. public servant who
has deserved we'll Of his country and has
borne himAeif 90 clear in HE great ofiice as to
merit the earnest gratitude Of oil loyal men !;
and We tender TO him and 10 his distinguish
colleagues in the Cabinet, our thanks for
their valuable services in the use of liberty
and law.
All his deSpotic acts, his violations of law,
his open defiance O: the Constitution, bis ar
bi;rary arrests, his shameful violation OF the
liberty OF the peop 10, and bis outrageous ef-
fort TO override the bsIlot-box BY force, are all
endorsed BY the late abolition Convention -
Shane! Shame
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1865-09-27

now accepting might -caneirase -siass q
want Of spprseiasion Of the distinguished hon
or conferred by the Convention, or want Of
faith 10 the p:inelPles promulgated by it.
Ieertainly feel neither. The Importance Of
the position would have been my chief rea.
.son for MOT solictingsit and the resolutions
adobtsd'are bat practical applicationto ex-
'sting exlgene'es Of those cardinal principles
Of Democracy which ] have always conscien-
tiously maintained.
= Accepting, therefore, this nomination and
ito responsibilities, remain.
Yours truly .f.s .
4 - - = JKo p. Linton. I
To J. zeieler, VIM. BENEFIT, Henry s. Mott,
WIN. v. McGraih and 4. L. johnson, Com,
nitsee. 1aFt,E ftfis
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1865-09-27
Republication vs. the Preu,deut.

TIE Republican party 10 coming into ops On
host iliiy against President johnson. Their
Pennsy lvania State platform fra med to suit
Thad. Stevens, Grow, de-. says:
"Thst the people of the Southern states
cannot be safely entrusted with the political
rights which they have rejected"
But Andrew johnson writss to the sov-
ernor of Mississippi that, -g ......
"The people must be trusted With tAei,
oTn government and, il trusted, my op,n.
ION is that they will act in good faith, and
restore their former constitutional relations
with all the States composing the Union"
Man cannot serve God and Msmu,on and
Republicans who wish to sustain the Pres. .
dent cannot vote for the tickets. nominated
by the ring leaders, who oppose the Presi-
dents restoration pulley.
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1865-09-27
lIANDON
and the Tonnage.Tax swindls

The following article from the lnteliiSemcer,
arepublican paper printed here, BY the Rev.
B. B. Emory-now, clerk in one Of the De-
psrtments at Washington--.hows how Ian
don's vote--by which the infamous 'sSunbury
4 Erie r. r." and "Tonnsgs.tax ewindle"
bills, we're passed-wss looked upon, even
BY his warmest supporters, and apologists ut
the time of their passage. Coming from o
brother in the church of ito miniefers,
and political friend; who can doubt tSe
truth Of hts allegations, or the jus,ness Of
his conclusions s-.sy<
10. "LEcrsLArrvE.-The Sanbury and Erie
Rail Road bin, and the bill committing the
tonnage tax, have passed both Houses Of our
Legislature. THUS TAXING $1,000 600 FROM
OUR STATE TREASURY AT ONE GRASP. We
admit, that the passage Of those bills was on
~ question Of time, for there has not been
N Legislature during the past thirty years
and probably not since she adoption OF the
Constitution, which could not have been
bought, body and breeches, Governor and all,
with quarter Of that sum. But while sd
mitting that, we say to these Representa-
tives and Senators who supported those
measures, you must look your constituents
full in the face upon the questions involved
in them. The irresistible and leg iimate
conclusion 10, THAT EVERY ONE OF roy
WHOSE CONSTITUENTS ARE NOT CONTIGUOUS
To THE RAIL ROAD NAMED IN THEsE BILLS.
HAVE SOLD YOUR INTEGRITY AND
THE INTEREST OF THE COMMON
WEALTH FOR MONEY ON RAIL ROAD
BONDS. The people sre ready aud willing
to be convinced that such O conclusi on is un
just. but unless they are 50 convinced, you
may congratulate yourselves upon being per
mitted, IN future, TO ENJOY YOUR "rHIRrY
PIECES Oh SILVER" AT HOME 10 the bosom of
your families. with the gratifying reflection,
that you "w,sHED we'll TOR your country. - but
ACTED better for Y YOURSELVES. Wyomino
InieHi9encer. March 9th, 1861.
Voters Of Wyoming Coun One week
from Tuesday next, you will be called upon
t" vote for, or against George London
vhose cote. in the Senate, carried both the no
measures through, and robbed you Of mil
lions of dollars in tazes!
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1865-09-27
I1Ocaf~aRa~ Personal.


"a The Canal, we are informed will be in condi-
ion for boating to Pittston within the next week
which, if no breaks or other accidents occur, will
give us about one months boating this season.
Blanks.--Deeds, Summonses,, Executions, Sub
poenas, Con stables sales, Judgment notes Mar
riage Certifcates-for Justices and Ministers-for
sale at the Office of the Democrat.
Political Meeting, DIR. sILAs E. SHEPARD,
the Administration Candidate for Senator, in oppo-
sition to Geo. Ii ndon, will speak on the political
issues in the approaching canvass at Tunkhan ck,
on this, "Wednesday Evening, at P, NJ At Fac
toryyille, Thursday Sept 28th at O'Clock P. M
Other good Speakers will be in attendance Let
every Tax-Payer turn oul and listen TO . truthful
exposition of the poinst at issue.
rT The Young Mems Reading Room has be-
come an establi shed fact notwithstaD ding the ma
ny predictions to the contrary by some close
small -souled people, who, although willing to ad
NIT that it would be an excellent thing for the
plac and one that ha been long needed, could not
find it in their hearts to contribute any of their
badly pinchsd shihpla sters towards its support At
q meeting for permanent organization, last week,
Mr. A. ii. MufOrd was CHOSEN ITesldent, " Ii. far-
rsh Secretary AMI N. II. Conklin Treasurer.
A MEMBER,
Horse Thieves Captured. 1.-Two young meu
who repr esented themsev just discharged from
the army, stole pair of horses from tn" stable Of
Robert My ers few nights since They were traced
as far as sterngville, where all clue to the
they had taken. was lost. S. II jenkins our treas
urer, went to BInghamton day or two after, and
found that the thieves had passed through that
but few hours before. Procuring an assistant with
pair of fast horses he gave chase, After several
hours drive they came up to the thieves who, sus.
pecting ey were pursued eaped from their stolen
horses and ran across field for the woods. One was
Immediately taken. The other, being fester of
foot bout scaling the last fence and entering
the woods when SAM" (who by the way, seems not
very well adapted to long race) nabbed him and
and he surrendered, "uneonditi onally." They were
brought here lodged in jail and the horses returned
TO their owner pretty well jadsd and worn down by
their journey. The thieves gave. their names ss
Charles and William Thompson say thai
they are brothers, and they were robbed in Balti
more since their discharge from the army. They
look rather green and hardly up to our ideal
professional horse thieves. 1t is 10 be hoped tha
this 10 their first offense and that its results will
warn them not to repeat it.
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1865-09-27

Those who believe that this country should
be Aericanized-thst the negro should VOTE
and In all things be the EQUAL OF THE WHITE
MAN will find the Abolition ticket lust
what they want.
But those who believe that this Govern
ment was made By white men. for white men
and their posterity forever, will vote she
Democratic ticket from top to bottom.
Attempt to ignore 40 the Abolition papers
and leaders may, this is the issue of the times
-aad next October's election will 60 sar to-
wards deciding
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1865-09-27
Hartranft ana NErs. @mrratt.

Gen. Sherman said, IN receut speech at
81. Louis, that the true soldier was no hang
man. Sherman can't have very high opin
ion of Hsrtrsnft, who had charge OF tbs hang
ing Of Mrs. Surratt. What makes the na.
ter so much worse for Har.ranfs, is the lact
that he sent letter to President johnson,
avowing his belief in the ianocence Of Mrs.
Snrratt and yet, sfterward, acted % her ex-
ecutloner. A true soldier would have resign
ed rather than he would have done en- oct Of
such bloody Inconsistency.
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1865-09-27
Soldiers Z

Remember the one handed veteran, Col
W. W. II. DAVIS, who heads the Demo
cratic State Ticket. That handless s,gh.
arm, which struck 90 vigorously for the las
under which y ou fought, appeals to you now
Remember Col. Linton, covered with scars 70.
ceived in the service of his country.-These
were neither holiday soldiers, nor hangmen
they are true and tried defenders Of the stars
and stripes. Fall into line, boys, aud give
them hearty support.
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1865-09-27
A Word to Democrats.

One week from Tuesday next, the election
for STATE, district, and county officers will be
held The time 10 short. Much work 10 10 be
done, BY a proper effort, success can and
will be secured. Let every man DO his duty.
Do not depend upon others doing what you
ought to do yourself. See that every man
in your Township, who will vote against ne
gro suffrage and negro equality, is assessed
fhis Ueef. See to it that ell returned sol.
diers, whom the Republicans would degrade
TO the level Of the negro, are in position to
vote against the infamous doctrine, that
"CoIoR Is NO TEsT and must be no test of
the rights Of citizenship" On this Issue
the only one presented us by the opposition
-aehite men nsnst and loiH succeed. Let
every man 60 10 work earnestly and ener.
gstieally. Get pledge from your nelgLbors
that they will attend the polls, and vote and
work with you. Those who are uDsble to
60 themselves, must be carried there-every
vote is important. Lawlessness, dishonesty,
and corruption. are running rampant in the
land. The evil tendencies Of the doctrine Of
Black Repnblicanism are but too apparent,
aud must be checked. A pampered, DER fed,
mon'ed ar'stocracy is springing up, who al
ready demand the irnts Of your labor
your sweat and toil-in exorbitant tdres
from which they are exempt. Let no man
shink the present election an unimportant
one. IL is fn'portant and worthy of your
best and noblest efforts Let no man be
caught mapping.
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1865-09-27

GENTLEMEN X. ur favor Of the 2S.h iuet.
"ff'c'ally informing me Of my upminatioD for
Surveyor General "by the Democratic Sts.e
Convention, which assembled o. Harrisburg
on the 2ath inst -" have jdss been received.
Not only was this nomination unsourb,
Ind unexpected on my part, butif I had bean
coo'u tied beforehand would have urged my
iF'ends not 10 intro dnce INV name before .ha
oenvena'en. ANY hssisa'feu. Aewsysr. IN
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1865-09-27
rME NEGRO SUFFRAGE PLATFORM

THE NEGRO SUFFRAGE PLATFORM
"Nho according to Republican Pripeiciea
arc to enjoy the Elective Franchise a''
The Wyoming Republican of August I'd in
dis eus.ing this question, under the above CAD.
tion. says:
THAT COLOR rs NO TEST, AND MUST
BE NO TEST OF THE RIGHTS OF CIT.
iLENSHlP. We are in tauor of amending
the Constitution Of this State 30 far as TO re-
more the disability now resting upon that
prescribed class Of ritixens (the negroes)
just as speedily as that Constitution ,oiH pey.
'sit. The State phich d,scrimina ates against
fdr payer or a brace defender other riqhts
for the simple reason that he is not 90 ,chite
d' q NEWLY IMPORTED MASTER OF
THE SHILLALAH, need not erpecs to hear
fhe hrdrealy commendation, "Righteousness
sralfeth nation"
Speaking Of President Johnssn,s no.;tio,
on th's question, the Editor, in the same ar
t'e'e', declares in favor of bringing abou. his
pet idea of"egro equality by colonizinp III.
South with northern fanatics.
"1As President,has defined his position un
ON Mis waiter so clearly and decidediy ho,I
no one can "s'stakeit. yhis plan Of recon.
sfrIcfion 10 tie correct one, in the estimation
of Congress, ,then the eslately slare States,
'''H eTciude nsgro outrage until nev or
der Of things is brought about by the en-.
trance into those States, Of NORTHERN
ELEMENT WHICH CANNOT BE SHUT
OUT"
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1865-09-27

The Anti-S -Screry Standard. more honest
and more clear sighted that iss radical confer
ses OF the press, throws up the sponge. Il
despairs Of frightening President johnson in
to submission and loudly calls forhis impeach
ment.
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1865-09-27

E9 In Pennsylvanis the blacks ore b us
one-fiftiesh Of our population, yet one third
OF our consicts are blacks. In the State wa
nave an average of one white convic. in every
4'Z4s whites, aud one black convict in eyery
Ao blacks. In Massachusetts,, that land Of
plenty snd goodness. they have only blsck
in l2s persons, yet have black convict in Q
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1865-09-27
MINNESOTA ABOLITION eONvEN.
T1OW,


ST. PAUL, September 6.-The Republican
State Convention after nominating George
w. r. Marshall for Governor and Hon. r.
Armstrong for Lieut.. Governor passed rssolu
lions affirming that neither mans color, race,
nor birth, takes away his political rights. A
resolution approving Of President Jobnsou's q
military and civil course WAS VOTED
DOWN.
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1865-09-27
-" The Republican Convs,,;o, ., @,

- The Republican Convention OF sul,i
van County, Pa, resolved that the work Of
she'r party "'s not done until equal political
privileges are extended to MI men," This /.
an open declaration cf the principles upon
which that party are wOrking-nesro QUIT
rage and negro equality.
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1865-09-27
Negro Suffrage.

Negro SuuFuS9s
The REPUBLICAN PARTY in the fol-
lowing States have pa ssed resolutions in IA
vor Of allowing negroes to vote: .s
MASSACHUSETTS, | MINNESOTA,
RHODE ISLAND, IOWA.
The Republicans OF Pennsylvanis, through
their County Convention, have declared in
favor Of Universal Suffrage" in the following
named counties
CRAWFORD, NORTHAMPTON,
sU sQUEHANNA, UNION.
The following named Republican. newspa-
pers have declared In favor of Universal
Suffts ge"- advocating either change Of the
State or Federal Constitutions
Press, Philsdelphia City.
2 Gazette, Pistsburg. Allegheny county.
Commercial, H "a"
A Dispatch,
S Telegraph, Harrisburg, Dauphin 60.
6 Exsminer, Lancaster, Lancaster Co.,
7 Record. Reading, Berks couniy.
9 Democrat, Kittanning, Armstrong Co.
9 Alleghanian, Ebenabure, Cambria Co.
10 Reporter, Towanda. Bradford County.
ii Dispatch, Mercer, Mercer County.
II Gazette, Sunbury, Nor'h'd County.
Is American, Danville, Montour County.
IA Herald, Norristown, Montgomery Co.
Is Herald L Whig, Somerset, Snmerse, Go
Is Western Advocate, Greene County.
IL Tribune, Johnssown. Cambria County.
lS Reporter b Tribune, Washington Co.
l9 Miners Journal, Poitsville, Schuylkill
County.
20 village Record, West Chester, Chester
County. a.'' 49,. '.. '''
Fl American Republican, Chester County.
So ssys the Harrisburg Patriot & Union.
To this lips should be added:
22 Republican, Susquehanna County.
q REPUBLICAN,, Wyoming County.
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1865-09-27
South Caroline Rspcals the Ordinance Of

South Caroline Repeals the Ordinance of
ft,r Secession,
BosTox, Sept. l8.-The Adpe; siser has re-.
ceivsd the following special despatch
COLUMBIA, s. c.. Sept. l5.-The Conveu-
tion has passed On ordinance repeating the
ordinance Of secession without debate
There was no spplause. Three delegates
voted nay. '"
e. The Republicans abused Democrats
because they would not sndorse Lincoln's
Administration. They Gro now mors rabid
than ever becsuss Democratic Stats Con.
ventions endorse President Johnson's res.
torstion policy. .... .
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1865-09-27

S9 Are You in favor of negro suffrage 2
evse the abolition ticket and IL will he that
1nnch towards securing it. .........
hyoa want to exempt the rich mems mop-
Sy rom taxation, vote the aboli,ion .,.t..
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1865-09-27

NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. On Sunday, Sept. 18th
1896, BY Austin P, Burgess, Esq at the resi- nee
: Of the brides father, Mr.. James Irwin AIass, TO
H. Vseia D. Fsssatt both Of Pcrks.es.
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1865-09-27

All tho organizations Of negro troona In
North Carolina are TO BE- mustered out of ser.
vice.
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1865-09-27
' COMMISSIONER,
LEWIS COOK, Of Washington Up,

DISTRICT ATTORNEY,
HARVEY SICKLER, of Tunk. Borough
The Potter journal. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1857-1872, 1865-11-28

vented from acquiring the right. Our
law reads "every free white male person OF
the age of 21 years." may vote it would
then read "every male person of the age
of21 ears who can read understandingly."
Then suffrage and manhood would indeed
be Synonymous. On the other hand, the
opponents of equal rights can not dissoci.
ate the idea of social equality with equal
rights. 1t implies social equality no moro
with the negro than with the white man
Social grades depend on the different de-
grees of wealth, intelligence and refine
ment-on the elevation of the moral and
intellectual-equal rights does not make
association compulsory; society will take
care of itself in that regard.
The Potter journal. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1857-1872, 1865-11-28

By The Senate of Tennessee has passed a
law making "persons of African descent"
competent witnesses in the courts of that
State. IT'S hard to see why one who sees the
nature and responsibility of an oath is not
competent to exercise the right of suffrage
but it will be said that minors and women are
permitted to testify but not permitted to
vote. ANY thinker will see at once that the
argument IS sophisticai. 1t IS not question
between men and women or men and minors
but men and men. 1t is whether you will con-
cede right to one portion ola class and de-
py it to another equally as well qualified
Tribune
The Potter journal. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1857-1872, 1865-11-28

THE SHENANDOAH HOME AT LAST.
The Liverpool-built clipper steamer
Shenandoah, fitted with English guns,
manned by English Sailors, and provided
with English beef, powder and shot, has,
so this mornings foreign mail tells us,got
safely home again, after cruise in which
she has destroyed not less than fifty Amer
lean whalemen and merchant ships, aud
injured American comerce and industry
to the amount of many millions.
Very naturally the first act of the cap.
tain of the Shenandoah, on his arrival
home, was to "Write letter to Earl Rus
SELL" He ought more properly, to have
reported himself to the Admiralty; but
he probably thought his exploits import.
ant enough to warrant direct intercourse
with head quarters.
The London Times thinks the Shenan.
doah's arrival in Liverpool somewhat en-
barrassing, but magnanimously proposes
to make everything right with US by CIV
ing US the ship. That is as though a
judge should make over the burglarsjim-
my and bunch of skeleton keys as
satisfaction to the man whose house had
been entered and robbed This would
be thought brilliant idea by some per-
sons; but it is to Punch, and not to the
Times, we should have looked for the
suggestion.
The English crew of The English ship
Shenandoah have according to the latest
news been "paroled /" Why paroled pray?
The Times suggested that they might be
tried fer piracy--but it is not customary
to "parole'' pirates. But if Lord Russell
holds that they were "Confederates," how
in that case can be, neutral, "parole"
them? The truth is, we suppose, that
the captain and crew of this English pi-
rate, having run into Liverpocl-their
port of departure-under flag which has
no more legitimacy than the "skull and
cross-bones" of Captain Kidd, and having
reported their piratical proceedings to
Earl Russell, have been set at liberty un
der a promise to surrender themselves
when they are wanted. Of course they
will get out of the way as quickly as they
can, and that is the end of the laws deal.
ings with them
That is to say, the judge hands over
the burglars jimmy and bunch of keys to
the man whose house he has robbed, and
winks to the burglar to take himself out
of the way as soon as possible. That i,
what they call nowadays, English neu.
trality.-.-N y EUening Post
The Potter journal. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1857-1872, 1865-11-28

Ssy@ The Board of Directors of the North
ern Central Railroad Company, at their meet
ing on Friday week, declared the regular
quarterly dividend of two per cent. clear of
taxes. The business of the road continues
to be very heavy and the receipts large. The
double track between York and Baltimoret
will be completed within the next two weeks.
The laying of the double track between Har.
Yisburg and Sunbury is progressing rapidly
and will be completed at an early day. We
learn that it is not intended to make the doub-
Ie track between York and Harrisburg until
1T is completed from the latter place to Sun
bury Vest Branch Bnlletin.