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North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1865-09-06
Faithfully, yours
WILLIAM FL, SEWARD,
Mr. John w. Dodge,

Mr. John W. Dodge.
The Notorious JOHN BRowN, who it would
seem from this letter, was personal acouai-
tance of Mr.. SEwARD's, and is called by him
"nartyr in the cause Of human nature"
was a thief, robber,and murderer, who Justly
paid the penalty of his crimes on the gallows,
His canon izatinn by the Republican party,
shows what set of canting hypocrtes they
were, when in fanning the anaticism which
brought on the war, they discaimed any in
tention to disturb slavery in the states where
it existed. To cali old JtHN Brown. a SAINT,
a martyr, "christ" and what not, is the
strongest expression OF approval and admira-
tion Of the deed which made him otCrious.-
II is in vain for the Republicans To deny that
of prcvocation and aggression when they bIa-
zrn the evil deeds OF that old cut-throat and
consecrate his crime.
We may be quite sure that President
JOHNSON never looked upon JOHN BRnwN as
a "mart,r in the cause of human nature -
On the contrary, he regarded BRowN's crime
with detesration and horror. He was shock
ed by the bIasphemy of making saint and
Christ, of man whom he denounced as an
"old feloH," reprobatlng the apologies made
"fOr the infamv," this was his language, ''the
murders, the thevng, the treache"ouS con-
''duct of this old man BRowN, who was moth
'Ing more than a murderer, robber "a thief,
sand a traitor" In what kind of esteem Mr..
JOHNSON holds those who make martyr and
christi of JOHN BRowN may be inferred
from the following further extract from his
speech Il have got enother idea in erhics,"
"said Mr.. JOHNSON, and that is, that there
"was never any people the face of the
''earrh greater than the god they wprshiped
"and if JOHN BRowN becunes the christ, and
''and his galIows the Cross, GoD deliver me
":rom such people as they, %hether they are
fanatics Democratic or Republican, or any
other description of persons-I care not by
what name "they ale called."- World.
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1865-09-06
Address BY Montgomery Blair,

Baltimore Aug .-Moutgomrry Blair
made speech at ClarksbuIg, Howard coun
ty yesterday, defending the Presidents re
construction policy. In the course of his
address, he made some bitter attacks upon
Secretaries Seward and Stanton, charging
the former with having played for and against
the Union before enterIrg Mr.. Lncun's Cab
met, and afterwards by his alliance with the
Confederates up to the fall of Fort Sumter,
prolonged the agreement made with DAVIS by
order If Buchanan before the termination OF
his Administration. 1t was apparent from
the whole course Of public that affairs of Mr.,
Seward acted in concert with Buchanan,s Ad.
ministratIon during the last three months Of
its term. 1t was bv the coalition formed be-
tween Seward and Stanton, then in Buchan-
ans Cabinet, that the latter became Secretary
Of war to Mr.. Lincoln. Blair charges that
Stanton was or ginaIy In full sympathy with
the rebel leaders in Congress, and was most
violent in his denuncations of any attempt 10
maintain the Union by force, and continued
his denuncati"n until he entered Mr.. Lin
coins Cabinet.
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1865-09-06
E There are seven Mir General

q There are seven Mir Generals,
each with a numerous and ex ensive staff. in
charge of he couple thousand troops which
are scattered over New Jersey, New York,
and The New England States. Each of them
draws about seven thousand dollars, 50 that
the expense of main aiming these 'warriorsn
and their staff's, on the peace footing. is
scarcely less than two hundred thousand
dollars year. This is pleasant news for
the tax payers, indeed, especially when it IS
adder that the only business they have to
perform is TO drunk, play billiards, fit with
the ladies', and generally to enjoy q good
time
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1865-09-06
IOWA POLITICS.
The White Soldiers and the Democrac,
Against the Black Republicans,

h5dAhst thC oidCh hepuOIlCanS.
The Abolition Republicans of Iowa, who
believe with Thad. Stevens, Bill Kelly.
Wayne Nc Veaeh and other radical leaders in
our own State, that a negro is as good as a
white man, held their State Convention a few
weeks ago, nominated candidates fer Cover
nor and other State offices, and adopted
platform open ly in favor of negr"-voting, and
OF striking the word "whiie" from tie low q
Consultation. The white soldiers of Iowa,
not being willing to lend themselves (as lIar-
trantt and Campbell are doing in Penn>ylva-
MA to negro purposes, called and held State
Convention OF their own, and nominated Cub.
erna'orial end other candidates on awhile
platform, in opposition 10 the republican tick.
ct.
Since this action Of the Soldiers, the Dem
oc'ats of Iowa held their State Convention.
and, after inquiry, finding that the candidates
were all white men, and true Institutional
men, adopted the soldiers ticket. Thus the
white soldiers Of Iowa and the Democracy oil
that State, are cordially united on the same
ticket, IN opposition to the black Republicans,
and, there IS llttle or no doubt that they will
succeed by large majority,
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1865-09-06

1t will require more than one and half
million dollars TO pay the general oficers as
signed 10 duty under the recent general order.
This is nonstrous imposition upon The tax
payers. The people want no standing army
of shoulder straps while peace rcigns-esppc
Ially Of those political holiday creatures who
never saw lhs front in war times. Muster
them out and stop the vast expense OF keep
ing them in dIeness.
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1865-09-06

The Government, says the Phladelphi,
Inquirer, is supplying ten thousand n,groes,
IN The neighborhood OF Vreksburg, with lands
and other articles necessary for farming, on
credit, and adds:
"This system is considered the most suit
able TO the freedmen, as it teaches them to
Iely on their own exertions."
1t is high time that thus whole Freemen's S
Bureau system was abolished. 1t is simply
another name for a great negro boardu e
house at the expense Of the people.
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1865-09-06
Local and Personal.

The Bridge across the river at this place, we
learn has been Lee for rebuilding to Hiram Hitch
cock Esq, of Forkston.
The sterIingvilIe Choir purpose giving a
vocal concert at the NJ E. Church, in that village
on Wednesday evening, Sept. 18th. Notice of
which will be given by posters
The Little Corporal. is the title of a. yerv
neat and attractive paper for little BOYS and girls
the first two numbers of which have been received
by us We feel sure that the little folks would he
p eased with it.
Price 81 90 per year. Address A. II. sewelI
Lake St., Chicago.
The Strike by the miners, in the Wyoming
an Lackawanna vaes still continues, 1t is now
nearly six weeks since any coal of consequence has
been produced.
We begin to fear that with the canal yet TO be
fin ished, and no coal, if it finished, that we,
of the upper North Branch, will have to r, sort to
the forests for fuel, the comm winter or pay ruin
prie for 1t.
Col. Davis, our candidate for Auditor General,
a brief sketch of whom may be found on our drst
page, has made record for himself which is proof
against all the sneers or surs of such draft sneaks
5000 patriots, as Billy Burgess. The so diers of
the 81 whose brigade commander he was for a
long time cannot be made to belle e that his rec
ord is net good at least, as Billy's.
Town Talk furnishes this week with some
incidents and talk of and concerning the doings in
the town for the past week We assure our readers
that "Town Talk" whoever he or she may be, is
not Myth ; but is real live creature, Of flesh nd
blood, with eyes and open, and power of loco
motion. If it should turn out that "Town Talk in
his or her peregrnrtons hears or sees things that
are not INTENDED for the eyes of the public,
wbv all we have to say is that not response
BILE for Town Talks" inquring turn of mind, nor
for Town Talks propensity to talk"
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1865-09-06

The TRIAL OF WIRz.-The trial of Wirz.
the keeper Of the AndersonvlIle prison pens,
has been progressing before military com
mission, in Washington, for week past
The testimony OF witnesses, who bad been
confined in prison pens over which Wlrz
presided, make up record OF the most terri
BILE tortures and sufferngs endured by the
soldiers who were there confined,
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1865-09-06
FOURTH: AANuAL FAIR
OF
.GLGEHO0D AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY,
SUSQUEHANNA co. PA..
WILL BE HELD SEPTEMBER 10.
2I, and &c, 1858,
THE ANNUAL ADDRESS 49,
Will be Delivered at 10 I-2 o'eleck, A.
M, the Last Day Of the Fair.
THE SPEAKERS NAME Will BE ANNuusc:uM rlMe.
Organization and obJec, of the Society.
SUSQUEHANNA co. PA..


The Glenwood Agricultural Society was organised
October l8th 1861, on diereut plan from all otAs
er Agricultural Societies in the United States Tkis
Society does not confne its exhibitors to the marrow
limits of Town, County State, nor United States bat
opens it to the World Tns is the fourth year Of iss
exhibition and judging from the success Of the pas,
we expect great crowd this year. for ws have ad.
ded very largely to our premiums and shall spare
no pains in making everything as attractive no pesr
slble. AS to the Fair Ground and Track, they ore
too well known to need comment. The Society ten.
derS its thanks to its former :vis,tors and pledge
themselves to do everything in their power to make
this more attractive than any preceding one, for
we believe in improvement. We refer you TO eur
Premium List and Rules and Regulations for fursh-
er Information.
Our exhibition this year, will be Wednesday,
Thursday, and Friday, September 10th. 2lst and
22d, 1865. ::
JAMES z HOWE, Presidens.
Nicholson, Pc
W. H. osrERHour, Cor. Sec'y Glsnwood Pc.
H. P. HALLsrEAD, Record See'y, EiehOlsOn Ps.
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1865-09-06

e Chicago, it is said, is completely at
the mercy Of the rats which infest the large
graneries OF that locality. In many portions
Of that city, the foundations of the largest
buildings are mined by the rats and iu dau-
ger of falling.
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1865-09-06
CUTTING THEM Down N-An order is e1

Cutting THEM DowN-An order is ex-
peced to be issued SO mastering out over
Two hundred Major and Brgader Generals.
The above paragraph is going the rounds
Of the Republican papers. IL is the same
old ''Order" we have been hearing of for the
last three months, bnt never enforced The
object is to keep the people in good heart
until after the fall elections.
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1865-09-06

CoINcIDENCEs. may interest the Gu
rious to know that the two rival political
candidates for Surveyor General are resi-
de nts of the same town that they are both
members of the Town Council; that they
were both defeated that they were both out
in the three months service-Linton as cap
tain and Campbell as lieutenant; that they
together raised regiment, and that each in
succession commanded it; here, however,
the condolences fell, fer while Col. Campbell
commanded the regiment during inactlon
Col. Linton led it in battle and became the
fighting leader. The consequence of which
was that Linton got shot through the thigh
and through the shoulder, and bears two
ugly but honorable scars, while Campbell
came of without scratch, and still retais a
whole skin. Curious, amt 1t ?
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1865-09-06

WHAT GREELEY SAYs.-Greeley has said
that the War was buDgled and blundered.
He further says that if the Administration
bad taken hold of the peace negotiation busi-
ness bravely and wisely, when Alexander
iii. Stephens first publicly smicited permis-
sion to visit Washington, re believes "it
would have saved quarter of million pre-
eious lives, an awful amount Of devasta ton
and misery, and left our National Debt u
tull billion less than it is o-day."
Who opposed this ? Not the men who are
reVIled as "Copperheads." They plead for
che initiation Of such measures. Their crime
consisted ia wanting to have done what Mr.
Greeley says it is his opinion could have
been done and should have been done. 1t
was through the malignaHts that this pr ject
was defeated, and the malignants are now
doing their utmost to prevent the restoration
Of the Southern States TO their rights as
States in the Union. Have the people not
had enough of wrangling war and taxation {?
II they have had enough of these things, it is
about time they sent these malignants adrift
yolitically.
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1865-09-06
The Negro Question now In Issue Ia Penn -
syIvania.

The Negro-votng Abolition leaders are
trying to dodge the bigger question, in this
State, and striving to deceive the white free
men Of the State in to the belief that it is not
involved in our coming October election and
they do this, knowing the contrary to be the
fact. The following circular from one of
their chief men, which is being secretly sent
broadcast over the State, speaks conclusvely
on this poin I: .-
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1865-09-06

g. The Republican Convention which
met at this place yesterday, made the follow
ing nominations
For Representative, P. NJ. Osterhout.
Commissioner G. D. Vose.
District Attorney, A. F. Ely.
Auditor, o. E. Vaughn.
Senator, George Tonagetax Landon,
secured the conferees by means of a little
thimble rigging arrangement, played in this
wise Bradley Wakeman, his staunch friend
and advocate, consented to act as a "decoy
duck" or stool pigeon to Gil in the silly
black birds who do not exactly relish the
carcass which Landon wishes to feas. on
1t smells rather too strongly of niger equalt
ty, and tonage-tax swindIe for them. The
stool pigeon and the ropes Of the net were
managed by Mr.. John S. Lurn a brot her in
law Of Landon. Wakeman, who knows he
is not fit for the position, who don't want it,
and who declared himself both before and
after the nom mination, as a Landon man, was
nominated. Landon's brother in law, and
Benjamin Ross, another Laudon man, were
appointed as conferees.
OF course Mr.. Turrel and his friends in
Susqueharna County, will not see through
the trick. OF course Mr. Landon will have
bard work to induce the Wyoming Conferees
to vote for him
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1865-09-06

Stone, the Republican nominee for Cover
nor of Iowa, is running upon negro suffrage
platform adopted for him by the party. The
soldiers do not like that state of affairs and
are getting up a candidate of their own,
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1865-09-06

Aboltionis's argue that the negro is the
equal of the white man. He may be, says an
exchange, as far as they are concerned.-
They are better able to measure their own
capacities than any one else.
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1865-09-06

1t is said that monument TO John Brown
will be erected in Harrington, Conn. the town
where he was bon
Will they also erect one to j. Wilkes
Booth
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1865-09-06

There were three billions of dollars worth
of slaves in the country, owned by less than
half million people. This was called the
slaveocracy. The capitalists Of the county
have made war upon and demolished the
slaveocracy. 1t has cost three billions to do
il. The Southern slaves are turned into
Government bonds, which are held by less
than half million capitalists. Slaveocracy
10 turned into brndocracy, Aud the ques-
ton comes, shall we accord the bondholder
O privilege the STAKEHOLDER never aoked-an
exemption from taxation This is abolshing
slsvery-iu q horn 1t sets Sambo loose, but
binds the chains of eternal servitude upon the
white laborer.- Er.
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1865-09-06
Died..

LANE.-In Tunkhanuock, Aug %, 1865. Robert
De Puy. only son of the Rev. c. R. Lane, aged
three years, four months, and twenty two days
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1865-09-06
JOHN BROWN THE .MARrYR.n

We find in an evening paper the following
note of acknowledgment written by the Sec
retary of State to an artist:
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1865-09-06
DEPARTMENT OF STATE, ,
WAsHrNGros, July IL, 1865 {

DEAR SIR pray you to accept my thanks for
your admirable portraits of the president of the
United States and also for your kindness in gir-
ing me lrhdt according to my recollection, is
erceLent likeness of John brolcn, nhoSe name has
become historical 40. martyr in the cause Of hu-
man nature.
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1865-09-06
Wednesday, Sept 6, 1865.
DEMOCRATIC TICKET.

AUDITOR GENERAL,
COLONEL w. w, III. DAVIS, of Bucks
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1865-09-06
EDWARD NJ. DAVIS.
PHILADELPHIA.
Ju'y 1865


Now, supposing tae negro voting amend
ment 20 the Constitution of the United
States, suggested i n the above circular, to be
adopted by the Abolition Congress, it then
comes directly to the Legislature of Penn
sy lvania, for approval and ratlfi cation, and
would be decided by the Senate aud mem
bers Of Assembly who are to be elected at
our next election. Cons quentIy, the issue
# negro-voting in Pennsylvania, is fully be-
fore our people for this secret circular
Amendment applies to all the States. 1t
says expressly tha, "No STATE shall make
distinction in civil rights and privileges )" on
account of RACE, COLOR, or descent ;" that
is, that the ''civll rights and privileges" Of
The negro shall, in every state, be equal to
those Of the white man
What say our white freeman-what saw
the white soldiers-of Pennsylvania, to this /?
II they are in favor of it, and want to have
negroes as their political equals-they will
vote for Harrrsnfl, Campbell, and the Abpli
tion senatorial snd assembly candidates, in
October; if they are opposed to it, anG
would have Pennsylvan'S preserved as a
~hite mans State, thew will vote against
these men, and for the white mans, or dem
"cratlc, candidates Such will be one of the
real and important issues in October next.
and the Abolition leaders know it, but are
aiming to keep the mass of the voters, from
so seeing and understanding it.-Jefersonian
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1865-09-06
PETITION,

The unde rsigned respectfully ask the adop-
ton of the following PROPOSED AMEND
MENr TO THE UNITED STATES CoNsT1rU
TON.
No State sha make any distinction in
cicH rights and privileges among the nat
uratized citizens Of The United States re-
siding aobhm its limits, or among De sons
boru on its soil VI parents permanently res
ldent there, on account of race, color, or de
scent
ask your attention to the following, as a
means of ersurlng government prosperity in
our country:
Do not trust to State e1actments to SECURE
the ba Hot to the disfraHchised at the South.
Pro Slavery States will give vote to the
Freedmen to be again recognized as States :;
and when admitted will take 1t away aud
again oppress them.
Before any of the rebelli'us States are
admitted, make il the FUNDAMENTAL
Law of the NATION that no State shall
Iut ban on any one because of race, color,
descent, and then the otherwise defeuseless
population Of the S"uth will have the means
to make their rights IT speeted.
Sign and have all true friends of Peace nd
Freedom to sign the petition Oh the other
side. When you have ten names or less, see
that the pet Irion is sent to your Representa-
tive in Congress. If you agree with thus, do
not lay it aside, expecting others to do your
work
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1865-09-06

DISTRICT ATTORNEY,
harvey SICKLER, of Tunk. Borough
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1865-09-06
AUDITOR,
VIM. BENEDICT. of Eaton TIP,

e. Billy Burgess who has Resumed the
place as publisher Of the Black Republican
niger franchise organ of this County, gives a
somewhat detailed account of his distinguish
ed services as q suldier. He don't say any
thing about his sneakiDg out of the draft in
1862, nor of having deserted his County nd
sold himself aud boy, for $1,000, in 1864
He does not state tat be never carried mus
ket for week, during the whole time of his
service, nor does he say that he ever lost a
drop Of that precious blood which still rubi-
fies and illunines his phunny phiz The
rebs must have heard that Billy was around
or they wouldn't have cared in so soon.
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1865-09-06

SURVEYOR GEN ERAL,
1T. COL. JOHN p LINTON, of Cambria.
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1865-09-06

The Bridge across the river at this place, we
learn has been lei for rebuilding to Hiram Hitch
cock Esq, of Forkston.
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1865-09-06

Saturday "puir crazed BODY took up a posi-
tion the hotels, AMI treated the lubIic SER
mon, on the general wiokedness of the town, and
the great evil of hiskey drinking in PARTICULAR
Although generally wild .ni incoherent, there was
enough method IN her madness" to tell good
many truths not wholesome to those at whom they
were directed.
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1865-09-06

NV-AA4 AkNIO4N LIly
LEWIS COOK, of Washington TIP,
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1865-09-06

Glass H-SADDIE .HoksEs AND Youso
STALLIoNs.
Best saddle horse or mare...G $S
stallion three years old d.
stallion two Years old, ........... 2
stallion one year old :. .... /
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1865-09-06
w H osrsRHour, Cor. Sec'y Glenwood PA
H. P. HALLsrEAD, Record See'y, EieholsOn Pa.
Premium Llst.--Gents Department.

CLASS I.-STALLIoNs, BROOD MARES, MArcM.
ED AND SINGLE HORSES.
Best Stallion four years old or upwards. $40
II best
Best brood mare with foal at her foot. 5
Zd best. -.------t H.'-- K
Best pair mat ched carriage horses or mares 5
81 best. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. 3
Best pair horses or msres Tor all work.. 5
Bcst single driving horses or mares. -. 3
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1865-11-20
Land Agents.
DEAL ESTATE AGENCY.

IL ~ IS = : = ~
I. AL kinds. Of Real E5tate IN Virginia bought
and sold. ~
Alexandra, have constantly On hand farms
and town property for sale in all parts Of the
State. -
They are also. authorized t. purchase real
estate a1,o7sere and IN any O. antilles, on the
hest Do ar Ket terms jy 5-tf
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1865-11-20
nIEXICO,.

General Palacios In retaliati onSfor the e exc
ci1tionof liberals By thesImperiallsts 90 Mex
iieo. IS said to have ordered all the freneta
Austrian and Bel prisoner his IS names
to-be5 shot. Thereported .of Elg1eT g
bYthe Imperialists are denied: 1en .; !, egAue
has made a successful raid through .Messqule-
The uarist forces had 50 much incr ,s
edthat Marshal Bazaine had been oblged L, 70
order the Abandonment cot Chlhna ~ s q ne.
reported defeat Of Arteaga was an a . u
little Importance. e. axilni1an has deferred le[
his lou sney to ucatan, but the Empress vas.
& to1denartior y era Cruz on the 50 INST.
Secretary NJ Culloch viii soon again exercise
the power conferred onhinl by the act OF March s
last, ana Offer to fund all compound interest
hearing calender notes at par, With accrued
;nteresf..into Five twenty bonds ata hxed PRICE
There Will be no limit as to time Tor suDscfip
ton.
"a Virginia correspondent Of the Natlobal
fntel]igencer says that Messrs. GUSTS Chaood-
Ter, Ridgeway, Barbour, Davis and Hodge,
elected to Congress from that State will take
the test-oath without scruple. OF the other
two. Messrs. Stuart and conrad, be adds wheth-
er abe or not to take the cath, they present the
best antecedents.
President Johnson's body guard has been
ordered to be relieved from duty and VIII DC
mustered out Immediately.