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North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1865-10-11
The Progress of ReconstructIop.

Every State in the South which participa-
ted in the late rebellion has returned TO it's
allegiance. and having in good faith sought
with all the means in it's power TO take itself
out Of the Union, has abided the issue, and
now in as good faith seeks to put itself upon
It's old f'oting in the government. The
change from state of war to that OF peace
and restora tion has been swift, and well it,
,uslrate> the wonderful energy of the Amer
lean character. P. ior to the frat of last
April the Southern Conie1 1eracy reared it's
head defantly, and thouhg upon the point
of being hopelessly crushed, still threw the
gauntlet TO its more powerful Adversary
SIX months have elapsed, and despite of
Radical interference and fanatical opposition,
the work of restoration is practically com
plete. On the first Monday of December
there will be nothing to prevent the repre-
sentaiiVes Of the Southern States taking
their seats in Congress. and hence COM
pletely restored Union, but the sectional ag-
itaton and interference of the Republican
party. 81 i.
The rapidity with which this great work
is carried on indicates among other things
the irness Of the means which has Produced
thus end. The restoration policy Of President
johnson proves its virtue by its success
We do not Of course mean to assert as gen
eraI rule that success is the sole proper
standard of mert-nor that the end iustifies
the means. But in this case the astonishing
success which attends this restoration policy,
the ease whercwith all difficulties are sur
Wuuntcd-and the astonishing rapldity with
which II moves along all these things IN a
degree So unusual, speak volumes for the
wisdom of this policy.
So far this policy is, we repeat, an aston
ishirg success. The Union is nearly com
plerely restored even in detall-ln effect the
work is already accomplished. The material
prosperity Of the South is the next grand
question intimately connected with this res
torati"n-I>, IN fact, part of it. No one
can d"ub' but that this prosperity will be
built up with the same degree of rapidity,
and hence the interests of the entire country
will be very greatly benefited. The only
obstacle to the immediate consummation of
this important policy is the factinus oppnsi-
ton Of the Radicals. We say Immediate,
for their opposition can but deiay-it cannot
prerent this cUnsummatiun.
THIS opposition is facetious-Is sectional
wise for Themselves, and hurtful to the
country. Visionary IN their schemes-rhev
are impracticable in their wnrks, and through
perverted isnatcism would bring ruin upon
the whole nation. That they will utterly fail
is not matter Of doubt-and the condemna.
tory judgment of posterity Will be added to
their ignomnious discomfiture. Yet, mean
while, they capable of committing great
deal Of IN ischief, and it bebooves the sup
porters of the Aim, nj ST ration to unite their
strength in defence Of this policy of the
Presidents which is now the sole means of
Iescung the country from anarchY.-Er.
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1865-10-11

| H0micide.--A man by the name of Carey. liv.
ing in Greenfield had on his place a small peach
orchard which had suffered by tho depredatons Of
persons unknown. On Friday evening last, Carey
sent his boy of seventeen years out to the or.
chard telling him to take his gun, ane 1t is said
directing him to shoot any tresspasser. The boy on
approaching the peach trees saw something dark
moving among them, and at once fred; he then 70.
turned to the house saying, "Father fetched him
this time sure" Carey instantly won't to tho or
chard and approached the trees near enough to soc
an inanimate object laying on the ground. He
then ran over to a neighbois, a Mr.. Snyder, whom
he addressed, saying, my boy has shot something
among the peach trees, and 1 am afraid il is your
SON." Snyder answered that sit could not bs, for
his SON had just gone down to turn in the eows"--
The men, however, proceeded to the spot. whses
they found the body of young Snyder pierced thro'
the breast by three buckshot The scene that en-
sued, beggars description The Care 20 were
lodged in Jail on Sunday. Young Snyder was TWEEN.
ty-one years old
Gg Daring our visit to Lowell we wsrs shown
through the Laboratory Of our celebrated eoun ry-
man, DR.. j. c. AVER. Scarcely could we have be-
leved without proof what is seen there beyond DIS
putting.
They make a barrel of solid Pills, about $1,000
doses and three barrels of Cherry Pcctoral 600
doses, per diem. To what inconceivabls amount
of human ing does this point 10000 doses
day !! Fifty million of doses per year !! What
acres and thousands of acres of sick beds does this
spread before the lima gination And what sympo-
thes and woe! True not all of this is taken by the
very SICK, but alas much Of it is. This Cherry
Drop and this sugared Pill to be the companion
of pain and anguish and sinking sorrow-the inhsr-
ltance our mother Eve bequeathed to the whole
family of man. Here the infant darling has been
touched too early by the blight that withen half
our race. Its little lungs affected, and emily
watching and waiting sh all tell which way its brs atA
shall turn. This red drop Its table is the tails
man on which its life shall hang There the blos-
SOM Of the world just bursting into womanhood in
stricken also Affections assduous care av aiis
not, she is still fading away. The war messenger
comes nearer and nearer every week. This little
medicament shall 60 there, their last perhaps their
only hope The strong man has, planted in his vi
tails, this same disease. This red drop by his Sde
is helping him wrestle with the inexorsble enemy;
the wife of his bosom and the cherubs of his heart
waiting IN sick, and fear lest the rod
which they lean, in this world be broken
o, Doctor! Spare no skill, cost, nor toll DO
give the pershng sick the best that human art can
give Gah eSton, Texts News.
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1865-10-11
TOWN TALK.
"1f there's q hole in a your coats
l rede ye tent il ::
A chiefs amang you taking notes,
And. faith. he'll prent IL y


p New Goods is the order of the day with our
merchants, and fIom every store and shop window
one meets the most aggravating display Of new
:lothes stuff T, L. Ross Co.'S store is literally
running with their large and finely selected
stock and their gay and festive clerks will induce
one to trade whether they disposed to or mot.
John Well although having almost every thing to
tickle tn fancy of the softer SEX pays parteu-
lar attention to the outward appearance of the lords
Of creation, and will make the most uncouth gawky
look like gentlsman; always provided that hs
has the necessary ''spons," or equivalent" The
millinery business is looming up hugely, and tho
self satisfied smile that usually rests upon the faces
of the fir propretors and their general appear
anee of pros perity very good Indication that IL
is paying business Mrs. Bardwell has just filed
up her new and decidedly elegant ssta bli.hmsnt,
with large stock of goods Miss Louisa Hepburn
mas also been making raid upon the shop-keepsp
of New York, and returned with a fine assortn snt
as the spois of her campaign. We understand
that Mrs. T. A. Miller is about opening q similar
establishment where the dear deum ed, delightful
creatures' can always find an appropriate covering
for their "water falls" ..s ..
The hne arts deserve particular mention. Az
Hermsns and Cullingworths gallery you can pyo.
picture natural that it seems if it wan ted
but to be breathed upon by the Angel of Life to
start into being
I We presume Town Talk is not very popular
among the young men and maidens fair of this town.
In fact we have stood by heard rseves abused
in the highest style Of the art by those beings who
are supposed to be little lower than the angels"
The principle reason for finding fault was that their
curiosity had been tn hwarted, and with n woman that
is deadly offense. One lady accused US Of pen-
chant for gossipping, and wo ndered "why We did
not notice her door yard fence" Pshaw. ladies
| don't distress yourselves particle about us! We
do not care straw about your appreciation, in this
respect at least and do not write for popuartys
sake but for the purpose of correcting certain abuses
that were prevalent this town We do not feel
disposed to knee at the feet datter or irt the fan,
for the sake of gaining the smiles and commsnds-
tions of that eldest daugh hter of Mrs Grundy, whom
people have nick-named popularity. (
| sg Monday night a number of fresh ones went
down on a candidate for 'soft thing" and man
aged to get qui'e "larky' over 1t. About the "wes
sma' hour ayont the twa'," they adjourned from the
"den to the street, and bringing forth the FIERY,
untamed steed,'' had considerable of q clcus.-
Naughty boys ~
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1865-10-11
A Clerical Villain.

1t becomes our unpleasant duty to record
another scene in the demoralizing drama of
pulpit polit les. A Methodist clergyman NAM
ed Crisman, stationed in Linton twp, is the
wolf in sleeps clothing, who has been de-
vouring the lambs of his flock. he was rab
id Abolitionists in the pulpit and out Of it
and his lying sermons had become so offensive
as to drive away several Of his congregsti'
lie had not been long in the neighborhood be-
fore he planned the ruin of wife of men,
Der Of his church and sought every pretext
TO be in her company. He took espe ca
Pains to advocate the war, and to justify all
its immoralities, especially the violations of
law, when it forbid the accomplishment of
what he termed "the right" Having weak
ened the sanctity of law in the conscience of
his victim, he Ins'illed into her mind the doc
trines of the "free lovers" and cited her to
the evil practices of the aucents. In this
way he corrupted her sense of delicacy, NOR
ality and virtue. After a while he pretended
TO have disease in the throat, SD that he
COuiu not pTedCUJ anu SOt
to fill his appointments. Then he went to
thc house of the unsuspecting member of his
church, to help in harvest, but did not work
much in the feld-he clung arou ound the house
helped milk the cows, and did light work.
His conduct soon caused whisperings in the
neighb> rhood, and eliminated in an elope-
ment--he deserted wife and several children,
and she fond and too indugent husband
bringing shame and misery upon two families,
and scandal upon the church. How often
need the press warn The people against the
wiles of these ,nffdel fieDds. Abolition preach
ers Whenever preacher begins to tax
politics at the fFesde, in his prayers, in his
sermons, the woman should egg him from
their doors, and men drag him from the pull.
pit. They are the false tcaehers-,ha wolves
in sleeps Clothing, against whom the Bible
so often and so plainly warns the church.
,,Ooshocton (Ohio) Democrat,"1
AsR-
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1865-10-11
Wednesday, Oct. II, 1865.
The ElectiODs

We have delayed this issue of our paper,
o day, hoping thereby to be enabled to give
the result of the late election. at least so far
a. our county is concerned. In this we are
disappointed The full returns for only three
or four districts have yet been received by
US. These with rumors and estimates as to
others, justify us in the opinion that the
State and County tickets have been carried
by very small majority. Landon's vote in
this county will probably be from 200 to 25O
less than that of DR.. Shepard.
The result in the State is uncertain. We
fear, from the returns before US, that our
s tate Ticket is defeated.
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1865-10-11
The PROPERTY OF Mas GEN EwE1,

The PROPERTY OF Mas GEN. EwELL Re
sT"RED.-ln obedience TO an order rom At
torney General Speed 20 the District A A;tor-
ney OF Missouri, the property estimated to be
worth 100000, of the wife Of the rebel Gen.
Ewell has been delivered over to her agents
This property has been hbelled for confi.ca-
ton, and the plea Of amnesty and pardon
made IN her iavOr had been overIuled by the
court, and the re.h airing was set for next
term. This order from the Executive, how
ever, Sunmsr'ly terminates the case, 10 the
great qualification Of the lady's friends.
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1865-10-11
WAN TED. -.
100 BUSHELS CHESI'NU7S,
For which the highest market price will be paid
n cash. !. n. BGCK.
funkhsnassk, Pa.
NOTICE.

4NO OAA@
The Co-partnership, heretofore existing between
C. Burr Son. is this day dissolved BY mutua.
conscat. .
The books and accounts of the late firm are left
the hands of C. Burr for settlement and colIec-
ton who will still continue to carry on the Tanning
business OF the old stand a'
The Ha rness Business
will be carried on by VIM III. Burr, who, confident
OF his ability to satisfy the wants of the pnbc.
licts their patronage.
C BURR,
VIM. Ii. BURR
Meshoppen, April 29th, 1865.
v4n40tf.
ITO THE NE VOUS. DEBILTTATED AND
/ DESPONL OF BOTH SEXES. A great
sufferer having been restored to health in o few
days. after many years of misery, is willing 10 assist
his su ffering felowcreatures by sendilg (free on
the receipt of postpaid addressed envelope copy
of the formula Of cure amrloyed. Directed to ,G.Y
JOHN M. DAGNALL, Box ia3 Post Office
Brooklyn
wA
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1865-10-11
Died,

VAUGHN-In Mehoopany, on Saturday. Sept. 30,
after lingering illness, james S. Vaughn, aged
81 years. d. ~. 8
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1865-10-11

e A Copperhead has recently been
defined to be:"a man who won't consent to
marry negro wench."
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1865-04-15
The Surrender o fGen.'Lee.H0w
the News as Received in

Between and 10 o'clock last Sunday night
just as most respectable people were drop
ping off to bed, suddenly there was heard the
ringing of a church bell. Surprising, there
was fire, we ran to the window to see the
light, when our delighted vision was greeted
by splendid illumination on the north bluff
The houses of the Hon. J. D. Cation, Col. T.
Lyle Dickey, and L. Lelaad, Esq, were in a
blaze of light! This could mean nothing
lese but some great news. So we pulled on
and there we heard all about it. The news
of Gen. Lees surrender had been received
b. the Hon. j. D. Cation, at his private te'e-
graph office about half past nine. TIE
Judge was alone in his Office, his family and
neighbors in bed, and the city telegraph Office
closed. He ran in person to his neighbor,
Colonel T. Lyle Dlckey, called him out
OF bed, and they in turn got out Lorenzo
Leland, the Clerk of the Supreme Court
After moments consultation an illumina
ton was determined on, and in twenty min.
utes the residences of these three gentlemen
and their grounds were ablaze, and being
situated on the north bluff, made a most
magnificent display. In a short time the
residence of John Hossack, on the opposite
bluff, was also brilliantly illuminated. The
news spread like wild-fre over the city which
was soon alive with the widest excitement.
Every bell in the city was RING, and every
body tried to see who could make the loudest
noise, without regard to its being Sunday
night. Bonfres were lit About II o'clock
a large concourse of people proceeded to the
bluff and were addressed by Judge Cation and
Col, Dick-y in the most stirring speeches.
They then returned to the city, and the jubi
alton was kept W until morning.
On Monday business was pretty generally
suspended throughout the city, and people
generally went into the rejoicing business.
During the day bills were issued by the
mayor requesting 4 general illumln nation in
the evening, which was complied with by
nearly all our citizens. Nearly every house
was ablaze with light from s to Il O'Clock.
and the effect was certainly grand. Bonfrcs,
cannon firing, professions, &C., also formed
part Of the advertisements OF the evening
aud taken al! in all, it beat fourth of July
and was the most spirited merry making our
people probably ever lad engaged in
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1865-04-15
Again and Again.

readers may think it strange that often urge
upon their attention medicinal preparation Already
have for number Of weeks urged the importance Of
supply Of Goes Cough Balsam in the house. ready for
immediate But is the of
sickness and .ath that the immediate resuof
sudden coughs colds and pulmonary attacks; while thou
sands Of children dying from Group and lung
plants Time and experience have proved that Goes
Cough Basam the mos speedy and reliable preparation
ever known to the world Like magic it relieves the rr
taon Of the throat the stoppages that prevent
breathing in Group and heals all of the throat
chest and lungs. No should neglect to supply bis
family with safe and reliable medicine like Goes Cough
Basam any than he should neglec; the supply Of
their daily bread. 1t but forty and the bot
contain twice much those Of any other remedy the
cost, while In merit it is superior 10 all others AL
drug keen IL for sale.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1865-04-15
ABSTRACTS OF TITLE.

We have the ONLY ABSTRACT BOOKS containing a
full and complete abstract of all Deeds Mortgages 9TH
Liens against every Tract OF Land and Town Lot in La
Sale county. They the Books formerly kept in the
Recorders Office.
Every farmer and Of town lot should have
abstract of the title Of his property that he know
hev his title stands and of all liens there may lie agstt
Abstracts of title furnished at reasonable rates the
shortest notice.
Those wishing to borrow money to take up old Mortga
e. improve their farms, to otherwise, be
ccommt dated 10y calling
EDWIN X. FAY. Z. A. SHERWOOD,
Nov 26-y Attorney at L1rc-
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1865-04-15

SIMPLE IND EXCELLENT SEWING MACHINE
We had The pleasure this mpfsing. 0. Inspecting tie ara
tons Of Weeds fght-stcb Sewing AaciRs II which
had heard much but II simple
structiUn and operation Tat wonder has hereto
largely introduced in :l- Northwest There
tut thirty pieces ia the enir" machine. not o! which
!. all liable II get out Of order There loss Of pow.
er the being direct and tr rcsut mathematical
certainty. IL j. constructed that there Is not the slight
vibration of thu n.-ietar, aud breaking needle
dropping stitch Is almost an iInlpssibl;y. The stitch
itself Known the lock stitch. alike hath si and
tcIU II rTUy-d il Ill fTnI thC
Of leather Swiss muslin paper irttnd d.6sni-s
IF tension fcof ctul9 Ii Is emp!.ata an silw0sk
Family Machine and is lee largely introduced
her-,i-outs The General Western agent Hr JefeisJn
Farmer. 81 Washington street t-si1g9o JDsoral
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1865-04-15

Now is the time to buy your Spring and
Summer goods. Mr.. NJ. Sticfel. of the cheap
auction store, has returned from the Boston,
New York and Philadelphia manufactures,
and has now on hand the largest and best
selected stock OF clothing, dry goods, boots
and shoes, hats and caps, ever opened in
this county. Be sure and give this store call
before purchasing elsewhere.
The store is located on La Sale st. 4th
doors North of Ill. river bridge.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1865-04-15
A Card.

Many citizens Of Ottawa last week received circulars
from Chicago Paper Hanging House, soliciting orders
Wall Paper. The prices given from TO Is per
roll higher than mine for the same grade Of goods Ny
Stock of WALL PAPER, BORDERS, CLOTH PAPER
CURTAINS and WINDOW TRIMMINGS is large aud we'll
selected. fro n the Lest houses in the country.
Paper Of all and qualities from shilling to on,
dollar rolI-or Psrlors, Halls, Dining Rooms. Offices
Chambers Stores and Churches Brown Blanks colored
Blanks White Blanks, satns Gilt Marble Oak, Velvet
&C. &C., with all styles Of Borders Cornicss Nouldings
Pannellnsp, Ceiling Papers, Center Pisces. &c See NJ
stock. THOMAS ORION.
AyrN l-4v
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1865-04-15

ARTEMrs WARD.-We attended Tie zen
te.tainmeut' Of Artemus Ward on Monday
evening, and were certainly delighted, as i'll
deed the whole audience seemed to be. We
article of the Bloomington Paragraph, whioh
had reached here in advance of his arrival,
by being copied in the Chicago Journal, al
leaging that his language was often unchas,e,
truth in it.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1865-04-15
Editor Of Free Trader,

Editor Of Free Trader,
DEAR IR:-With your permission sh to say to the
readers Of your paper that viii send by mail
all who wish ree) Recipe with full directions
king and using simple Vegetable Balm that Will edectu
ally remove days Pines Biotches, Tan Freckles
aud all Impurities Of the skin leaving the skin SOFT clOar
smooth and Beautiful
will also mail free 10 those having Bald Heads Bare
Faces simple directions and that enable
them to full growth Lux uiant Hair Whislers
. Moustach-, in less than thirty days
All applications answered by ulaD without charge
Respectfully yours,
THoS 2. CHAPMAN Chemist
narII-3n s3I Broadway New York.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1865-04-15
MRS. TARBLE

Has gone of trade and would to tbs la'e Of
Ottawa and country fin ing impossible to dispose Of
business this Spring, have decided to up with
and choice spring stock, and will sell at the
prices heretofore have large and stple stock Of
Grapes Laees Ribbons Flowers and Feahers bought
year ago. very low prices which will be sold at cost
wish the ladies remember this and call and for them
selves.
have also large lot Of bonnots both In silks and
Straws suitable for country trade which will be sold
great sacrifice.
La les from the country will End it profitable to
and examine my stock before making their purchases else
where. SARAH A. IARBLE,
Corner Main La salls Streets up stairs, at the old
stand Of j. n. Tarble.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1865-04-15
LAND AGENCY.

Farms, Prairie Lands, houses ana
Lots. and Vacant Lots, bought and sold on
commission.
Houses and Lots and Vacant Lots In
DGga " a, for sale.
Inproved and UnImproved Farms, in
Laalle Grundy and Livingston Counties for sale; also
Lands in Iowa, Wisconsin and Missouri.
We will agents in the payment of Taxes on prop
erty in the States OF illinois, Iowa. Wisconsin and Missouri
Those wishing to Buy or Sell Farms, Prairie Lands
Town Lots win nd their advantage to call and
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1865-04-15
ImPrOlntu.

How much pleasure all can find,
In a picture that is true in kind,
One that portrays the living being,
Is always pleasing and worth seeing.
What would we give, what undergo,
To have picture that is, YOU know,
As much like life as it can be
The real thing for you and me.
Then go to GIBBS, the Eastern man,
He will try and do just what he can,
Which is every thing that Art can do,
To make a Picture just like you.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1865-04-15

c. G. Lutz, at the Bindery, one door south
of the. Telegraph office, keeps large assert
ment of Wall papers, curtains, curtain fix
lures, childsrn's carriages, toys, &c. He is
also prepared to frame pictures in the neat
est style and at low prices. Don't fail to 60
and examine his stock.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1865-04-15

TnE,rER-The ageat of Fuller & Hap.
goods Theatrical company, now playing with
great success in Peoria, was in town a few
day ago, to make arrangements FOX short:
season in Ottawa. We hear them highly spok :
en- of having been travelling in the west the
past two years, and they will no doubt do
well.
Their opening night will be on or abou,
the oath Of the present month.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1865-04-15

Butt L kIScsBuRr's is the place to get
every style of picture. Their large stock of
frames and albums is going like the wind.
Those wishing such things had better come
at once, while they eau have their choice
from all styles and varieties.