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North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1866-08-22
Prisoners of War.

1n reply to a resolution of the House OF
Representatives calling upon the Secretary
of War for the number of prisoners of Ell
ther side held and that died during the war
he makes the following report; Number
of Union prisoners South, 26O,94O; mum
ber of rebel prisoners North, 100000 -
number of Union prisoners died 22.576;
number of rebel prisoners died, 26,643.
So then, according to this report of the
Secretary of War, if the suftrings aud
deaths of the Union prisoners in Southern
prisons, were the result ofspecial barbarism
on the part of prison keepers, for which
Werz had to suffer, what must have been
the extent of brutality on the part Of
Northern prison keepers, when the suffer
ings and deaths of Southern prisoners
were so much greater in proportion to
the number ofprsoners held.
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1866-08-22
A Story on Geary.
The Westchester Jefersonian says

A gentleman whose word may be implic-
itly believed, tells US the following charac-
teristic story on Geary, the negro candi-
date Tor Governor of Pennsylvania. When
Geary returned from his Kansas mission,
he was taken ill with fever, not far from
Steubenville. A physician was called, to
whom Gcary said: Doctor, you know my
life is worth more than those of all the
farmers in the vicinity, and SO beg that
you will discontinue your visits to other
patients aud give your whole attention ex-
clusively to me. MY dear sir" replied
the physician, "the lives of those farmers
are as precious to them as yours is to you.
will give you the attention you need,
but can not neglect the good friends who
have entrusted their health to my care.
will do the best can for all"
Some years afterward, the doctor was
telling the story, and added: Nov it has
turned out that all of those farmers, whose
lives were of so little value in the estima-
tion of Gcsry, have honestly and faithfully
paid me their bills, but that of the high
priced Governor remains unsettled to this
day!'
No physician should vote for Geary un-
til he pays that bill, and no farmer should
vote for him under any circumstances.
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1866-08-22

WHAT is LoYAL1Y?-Hon Edgar Cow
an, of Pennsylvania, in a recent speech in
the United States Senate, in reply to a
remark of Mr.. Wilson, of Massachusetts,.
in which that catch phrase "loyglty" was
the leading idea, gives, in the following
brief and concise language, his definition
of the term -
"Loval. What is loyal? What is the
meaning of the word! A fellow that
votes with you! That is like the chap
defining orthodox orthodox is the way
believe heterodox is the way the other
man believes Loyal means an abolition
ist Not tarred with that stick is said to
be disloval. Loyalty, Mr.. President, is a
very simple word. Loyalty means obedl-
ence 10 the laws. 1t means legality. Le-
qabse means law as well as lea meant it.
When man alleges his loyalty to me, |
examine his reverence for the Constitution
and the laws. Show me man who disre-
CARDS either; show me a man who does
Tot believe in the Constitution which
brought this country to such a pitch Of
prosperity for seventy-fve years and made
us so great people; 81 ow me man that
lays sacreligious hands upon that instru-
ment, especially when know that half the
time he does not understand it and that
he never read commentary upon it iu
his life show me that man, and [ will
show yon one that is not loyal. Show me
man who for himself or his party, would
set a foot upon one of his countrys laws
and he is not loyal
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1866-08-22
TUNKHANN0cK, Pa
"Wednesday August 22, 1866
FOR GOVERNOR,
HOB. HElSTER CLYkGR,
OF BERKS.
THE DEMOCRATIC PLATFORM,
OF BERKS.

The Democracy OF PennsyivanIa in Convention
met, recognizing a crisis in the affairs of :he Re
public, and esteeming the immediate restoration of
the Union paramount to all other issues, do re-
solve
/. That the States, whereof the people were la te
ly in rebellion, eutegral parts Of the Union, and
are entitled TO representation in Congress by men
duly elected who bear true faith to the Constitution
and Laws and in der to vindicate the maxim that
taxation without representation is tyranny such
representatives sho uld be forthwith admitted.
2. That the faith of the Republic is pledged TO
the payment of the National debt, and Congress
should pass all laws necessary tor that purpose.
g. That we obedience TO the Constitution of
the United States Including the amendment prohib
iting savery,) and under its provisions will accord
to those emancpated all their rights of person and
property.
4. That each State has the exclusive right t)
regulate the qualifcat ions of its own electors.
5. That the white alone is entitled to the con-
tro: of the Government of the Republic. and we are
unwilling to grant TO negroes the right to vote
6. That the bold enunciation of the principles of
the Constitu ton and the policy of restoration
ned in the annual message and freedmen
bureau veto message of President johnson entite
him to the confidence and support of all who respect
the Constitution and love their country,
T. That the nation owes to the brave men of our
armies and navy debt of lasting gratitude for
th cir heroic service in defence of the Constt tion
and the URIou and tn at while we cherish wit b
tend er affection the memories of the fallen we
pied ge to their widows and orphans the nations
care and protection.
8. That urge upon Con@-' theduty of equal
iEing the bouDties of our soldiers and sailors
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1866-08-22

B Among the men who are to be i'm
ported into this State to prop the falling
fortunes of Gen. Geary, is John A. Logan,
of Illinois. In recent speech in that State
Mr. Logan said:
If they ask me, care you in favor Of
making negroes citizens?' | say, "Yes /
AMI am in favor of all people born here
or n:,tuTalized, being citizens, and entitled
10 the rights and privileges citizens are en-
titleo to-
1t Can thus be seen by this extract that
the prominent supporters of the Radical
candidate for Governor in this State, are
openly advocating negro suffrage. This is
to be the issue for the people of Pennsyl-
vania to decide. Mr. Logan is for negro
suffrage, and he is selected to champion
General Geary. This commits the Radi.
Gals in this State to negro suffrage and equa.
ity and the white men not let them shirk
the Issue. .....
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1866-08-22
Questions for General Geary.

The Soldiers Convention held at IIar-
risburg on the lst of August, proposed the
following questions to General Geary. the
Disunion candidate for Governor Will
he answer them? We shallssee.
Are you in favor of negro suffrage in
the State of Pennsylvania?
Do you endorse the action Of Congress
in providing for negro suffrage in the Dis
trict of Columbia?
Are YOU IN favor of the amendments to
the Constitution which have been submit
ted to the States for ratification
Are you in favor of admitting to seats
in Congress such Representatives from the
South as are willing to take the prescribed
oath!
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1866-08-22

ca The Harrisburg Telegraph, edited
by Hessian, styles the soldiers of Pennsy-
vania, "bounty Jumpers" "deserters," ''ske-
daddlers," DC. This unwashed, unanoint-
ed descendant of the "skedadlers" at Tren-
ton, this bloated beast of mule-contractor,
this vile blood sucker fattening upon the
"lite OF the nation" drawn from the veins of
those who perished that there might remain
Government to pay him his salary as
Postmaster, dares thus to slander the brav-
est of the brave! Soldiers! Defenders
of the flag Remember that this infamous
editor of this abominable sheets the mouth
piece of John w. Geary
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1866-08-22
Local and Personal.

Court is now in session-Proceedings Will be.
gi ven bext week.
Mass Meeting 1.-The Hon. HEIsrEa cLYMER,
the Hon MoNTGoMERY BLAIR, and other distinguish
ell speakers, will address Mass Meeting to be held
at this place, on the 18Th day of September--upon
the issue Of the day, full particulars next week.
The Ladys Friend for September,--A
charming Steel Engraving of Mother bending
over her sleeping Child, sdorns the September NUM-
ber of this favoIite monthly. The largo sized color
ed ashton Plate is as choice and refined as ever
The other embellishments are Summer in Calcu.-
ta." and engravngs of BOnnets, Wells, Promenade
suit Bail Dress Collars Cuffs Gored Dress With
Peplum Basque, 10, The music of this number is
the VALLEY Farm Schot tisch." Among the literary
matter we may mention How the Mary Jane. Came
Home" 10y Louise Chandler Moulton with Notices
of Books Receipts Descriptions of FASHIONS &c. &C
Price s25O year 2 copies $500; 8e0pes(and
enc sRArIs) SIG. Specimen numbers Will be sent
for Is cents
Address Deacon l. Peterson 3l9 Walnut Street,
Philadelphia.
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1866-08-22
Times have Changed.

A few short months ago. large party IN
the North made the weIkin ring with their
argument that the Administration is the
Government.
Times hare changed
A short period ago the same party con-
tended thai the President was the Govern
ment. ......-. ..-...=
Times hare changed.
A brief spell In the past they said that to
-denounce the President was as great crime
as treason. u Il -
Times haze changed.
A short period ago, Andrew Johnson
was proclaimed by these men one of the
purest patriots and greatest statesmen that
ever lived.
Times hare changed.
A brief spell in the past we were told
that the Union was made to be perpetual,
and that to prererve it was worth any sac
rifce that could be made.
Times hare changed
A short period ago it was proclaimed that
the war was wagcd solely for the perpetna-
tion of the Union, and when that was ac-
complished the States were to have all their
rights unimpaired.
Times hare chanoed.
A brief spell in the past the negro was
looked upon as an inferior race, unfit for
equal social and political rights with the
white man.
Times hare chsuged.
A short period ago the republican party
denied that its object was to force negro
suffrage upon the people.
Times hare changed.
A few wears in the past we had no enor-
nous debt, the people were comparatively y
free from taxation and everybody was pros
porous.
Times hare changed.
A few years ago the Constitution was re-
spccted our rulers were honest men and
patriots, the laws were obeyed, gold and
silver was the currency of the nation, our
expenses were light, North and South re-
garded one another as brethren, we did
not require the service of mighty army
and navy, and all the people lived in hap
| piness together.
| Times hdae changed.
few years ago the Abolition leaders
were regarded as mischievous men, whose
doctrines were entitled to the disapproba-
ton Of every good citizens.
Times htve changed:
A few years ago statesmen like Clay and
Webster, on the Whig side, ard Benton,
Cass, Douglas and Wright, on the Demo
cratic, were in Congress, and directed the
law making power of the nation.
Times hare changed,
In fact, look in what direction we may,
the studious man cannot fail 20 be impress
ed with the astonishing manner in which
times have changed. What was once
thought evil and dangerous. is now consid
cred the perfection of wisdom and public
virtue Whether the change has been fol
the advantage or disadvantage of the peo-
pie, we leave for the future to Disclose
Er.
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1866-08-22

INSANE NEGROES AT THE S0UrH-The
sudden transition from slavery to freedom,
together with the immense !. amount of suf-
tering incident thereto has filled to over
flowing the lunatic asylums of the South.
A despatch to the Freedmen's Bureau
from Gov. Humphrey, of Mississippi, in
answer to an inquiry whether he could ac
commodate any more insane colored peo-
pie, says all the asylums were full, but that
the State would take immediate steps to
increase the facilities for providing for as
many as possible of that unfortunate class.
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1866-08-22

EE The incense burned in the Chimes e
Empire in Idol worship is said to cost
$45O,O00, 900 annually.
The gas wasted by the radical Rumpers
in Congressional Iegisla tion or governing
one half of the country to keep the other
half from participating in the government,
costs about the same amount-the China
man wastes no more than we do in idol
worship--they invest their stamps for
'josh" while we go the nigger. it
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1866-08-22
e. The Radicals denounce Sena

CT The Radicals denounce Senator
Scovel, of New jersey, as an apostate, and
say he caunot be trusted because he was
origir ally Democrat. In ordrr to make
another experiment in that direction they
are supporting General Geary for Govern
or, who, short time before he was nomi-
mated, wrote an affectionate letter to Major
Samuel Mcguire, in which he laid he was
'life long Democrat" and intirnated that
nothing could swerve him from his position.
The Radicals who vote for him are evil
IDENTIFY willing to ego it blind"
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1866-08-22

@ The President has issued a procla.
nation declaring the r, btl'ion at an end in
Texas; restoring the writ of habeas corpus;
abolisI,ing military rule and restoring that
state TO ;he government Of its duly elect
ed state officials.
A Proclamation has also been issued
declaring the Imperial blockade of Mex
can ports a nullitv.
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1866-08-22
JOHN JACKSON.
Chairman Standing Committee.

g The following is the first part of the
Disunion Rump amendment to the Consti-
tuition, advocated by all the negro Geary or
garS.
"Article--,Sec. |, All persons born or
naturalized in the United States and sub
ject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens
OF the United States, and of the State in
which they reside. No State shall make or
enforce any law which shall abridge the
privileges or immunities of the United
States.
This is dead attempt to enforce negro
suffrage, denying any State from abridging
the amunlties or PRIVILEGES among which
is voting for any person white or black =
What do you think of it?
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1866-08-22
CrRIors LOVE AEFA1R-A

Curious LOVE AFFAIR.-A curious
case of love and persecution has come to
light in New York, A man named Rome
ro fell in love with his sons intended wife,
and in order to marry her, sent Romero,
Jr., to Cuba. The lat er was soon after re-
ported to be dead, and the wedding took
place. Subsequently the young man re-
turned home, when his father caused him
to be arrested aud put into the lunatc asy-
lum. The wife has discovered the facts
in the case, and secured the release of her
first and perhaps only love, and an inter.
esting and spicy lawsuit is now said to be
very probable, growing out of this exceed
ingly romantic affair.
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1866-08-22

EE During the war the Radicals pre-
vented the Democratic soldiers from com
ing home TO vote, and yet they claim to De
the especial friends of soldiers. They like
the soldier who is IN favor of disunion and
negro equality, but ale the vile slauderers
of all who love the Union and support the
government!
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1866-08-22

CAN'T Go GEARY.--A soldier who had
been twice wounded during the war inform
ed us on Saturday evening that after hear
isg Geary declare in favor of negro suffrage
at the Lochiel iron works, he made up his
mind to vote for Heister Clymer. Good
Hundreds of boys will do the same.-Pat,
& Union.
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1866-08-22
what was thought of Geary ten Years ago.


A correspondent of the New York
Tribune wrote that journal less than ten
yers ago from Lawrence, Kansas, showing
the estimation in which he was then held
by bis present friends. What have his
admirers otto day to say to it
GOV. GEARY AND HIS "PEACE."
From our Special Correspondent,
LAWRENCE, X. T., Oct. l3, 1865.
-
Gov. Geary is not Gen. Jackson. He
is not, on the other hand, respectable ty-
rant, not yet an imbecile. He is merely
politician, and the miserable tool ofa mis-
erable faction which covers up its tyran-
nies under the cloak of Democracy. He
came here not to make peace, out to make
it appear that there was peace not to put
an I'd to iniquity, but to cover up iniqui-
tv, so that the smoke of its burning might
not ascend to Heaven as an evidence
against the perpetrators of all these Williams.
Gov. Geary has indiscreetly bOastcd that
he had "PTesidental candidate to carry
on his shoulders" Under this impression,
he had an eye single to the precious bur-
den. Proud of this anticipated imperial
weight, the Governor has not for an in
slant allowed his executive nerve to be
unsteadied by the groans of an enslaved
young empire. The bleeding ruin of
American liberties has been scattered at
his feet, and not one manly publican
throb has stirred his heart to the bold and
thorough action be owes Kansas. All his
eff ris have been to bolster and strengthen
the Pro Slavery party hence they remain
satisfied with his master; while at the
same time he is loud in his protestations
and declarations of impartiality, justice,
&c. Gov. Geary is either very dignlied
man or very pompous one-perhaps a
little of both. He is a profound egotlst,
and talks about what he is and intends to
be, in a somewhat ostentatious manner.-
Gov. Gearv is a determined man without
the capacity to determine on any syste-
matte course. He has an iron will with
out a purpose, his only aim being TO carry
the aforesaid Presidential candidate safely
or his shoulders, and that is under instruc-
tions. lie has made statements about hav
ing ten thousand dollars of secret service
mon,y. He also stated to company of
Free State gentlemen that "there were not
two men starting over the prairie, but he
knew where they were going" "Yon
have not secret meeting" he SAID, ''bnt
] know what takes place, / almost know
your thoughts. If this be all true the
conduct of his omniscient Excelency is
still more culpable. York Tribune
NOV. 1St, 1856.
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1866-08-22

the United States; and the enfranchised
slaves IN all the States of the Union should
receive, in common with all their inhabit.
ants, equal protection in every right Of per-
son and property. CApplause.
Eight. While we regard as utterly in
valid and never to be assumed, or made OF
binding force, any obligation incurred or
an nlcrtaken in making war against the
United States, we hold the debt Of the na-
tion to be sacred and inviolable; and we
proclaim our purpose, in discharging this
as in performing all other national obliga-
tons, to maintain unimpaired and unim-
peached the honor and the faith of the
Pepublic.
Ninth. 1t is the duty Of the national gov
ernment to recognize the services OF the
Federal soldiers and sailors in the contest
Just closed, by meeting promptly and fully
all their just and rightful claims for the
services they have rendered the nation, and
by exten ling to those of them who have
survived, and to the widows and orphans OF
those who have fallen, the most generous
and considerate care. loud cheers.)
Tenth. In Andrew Johnson, President
of the United States, who in his great Of
fee has proved steadfast to his devotion to
the constitution, the laws and interests OF
his country, unmoved by persecution and
undeserved reproach-having faith unas-
sailabIe in the people and in the principle
of free government-we recognize Chief
Magistrate worthy of the nation and equal
to the great crisis upon which his lot is
cast and we tend TO him, in the discharge
of his high and responsible duties, our pro-
found respect and assurance of our cordial
and sincere support.
The reading of the last resolution elicit
ed shouts of applause, which continued for
some minutes. Men waved their hats, la
dies their handkerchief, aud the conveu-
ton presented scene of enthusiasm alto
gether indiscribable.
The chairman then put the question on
the adoption of the resolutions, and the
response from the convention was q most
earnest and general "aye." The chairman
then said: Those opposed to the adoption
of the resolutions will say "no." Not a
single negative response was heard; and
tie chairman declared the resolutions unan-
imously adopted. The result was greeted
with universal cheer, and the band struck
ND "HaiI Columbia" The harmonious
action of the convention caused a general
hilarity of feeling; and it was some min
utes before business could proceed.
After the adoption of the resolutions,
colonel Thomas..C. McDonold, of Harris
burg, rose and proposed three cheers for
Hon. Edgar Cowan.
The cheers we're given with hearty good
will,
Mr.. Cowau, in acknowledging the com.
plimont, sad:
Mr. President, and Gentlemen of the
Convention: claim to be the host of this
convention (laughter,) and one Of my dis
tingushed guests will now address you by
virtue of authority unanimously derived
from the committee on Resolutions address;
mean the Hon. Henry j. Raymond
lCheers.
The address to the people of the United
States, prepared and read to the conven-
ton by the Hon. Henry J. Raymond, will
be given in our paper Of next week.
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1866-08-22

"GREAr MORAL 1DEAs."--Calling the
President of the United States dirty
dog" and those who agree with him in
sustaining the Constitution and the Union,
as :Copoer Johnsons." None but the par
ty OF "great moral ideas" could conceive
neh elevating aud liberal epithets.
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1866-08-22

@ General Geary, the Radical disun-
ion candidate for Governor, Is openly COM
mitted in favor of negro suffrage and negro
equality. To accomplish this, the constitu
tional amendment must hc passed to deny
our State from making a"y distinction on
account Of color.
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1866-08-22

E 1t is very confidently hoped that
the interesting character of the contents of
our paper, both of the outside and in> ide,
will more than compensate for any want
of editorial attention this week.
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1866-08-22

g. For five or six years the radicals
boldly proclaimed that any opposition to
the President was "disloyalty." At pres
ent, they believe that everybody is "disloy-
all who don't denounce him.
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1866-08-22

EE The contest this fall is between
those who believe that Union. honesty and
the integrity of the white race should be
maintained on the one and those who
are for Disunion, pIunder and negro equal
ity on the other Choose ye."
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1866-08-22
ME Tonitalists orn olra adv d;eoues

a. Capitalists are already discussing
the question of contracting with Chinese
companies for an immense number OF
them to cultivate the cotton crop of the
South for number Of years, at much
cheaper rate than negro-labor can be OBJ
tanned. Soon the rivalry bntween the Chi.
naman and the negro will commence.
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1866-08-22

GF The same men who turned the war
for the Union into war for the negro, are
now putting arms in the hands of the ne
groes and goading them on TO hostilities
against the Government, to destroy the Un-
ion
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1866-08-22

T During the war the Radicals said
the Southern States were not out of the
Union and never should 60 out. Now,
when the war is over, they say they are
out, and shall not come back.