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North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1866-06-20
Them Good Old Daze.
AS LoNGED FOR BY JOSH BILLINGS.

AS LoNGED FOR BY JOSH BILLINGS.
How dew long (once in a whvle) for
them good old daze. H f'. sa..' .'.'l.Fe "f.-|- q.
/ Them daze when the sun didn't rise be
fore breakfast srstH 2. :. .s ..'E3"
Them daze when there was more fun in
80 cents than there is now in Z dollars and
half. " .#'-.s ... -'.... H
Them daze when a man married l45
pounds of woman, and less than 8 pounds
(aw told} ov anything else.
How do long for old daze when eduka-
shun konsi>ted in what man did well.
Them daze when deakOns was as austear
as hoss reddish, and ministers preached
tew mems soles insrid ov their pockets.
Them daze when pollyticks was the cx-
ception, and honesty the rule. ,.
How do long for them good old daze
when lap dogs and wet nurses wun't known
/ and whe.i brown bread and baked goose
made good dinner. >a7' ~' '.,s sf.-l. Jas
Them ,dazel when aman who want biz
zy was watched, and when wimmin spun
only that kind ov yarn that was good for
the darnin ov stockings. ..'-e
How dew long for them good old daze
when now and then gal baby was called
Jerusha, and boy want split if he was
named Jcrrymier.
And yee who have tried the fethers and
fuss ov life, who have had the Goldfish OF
welth without sense, stuck under your noze
cum beneath this tree, and long for an hour
with me for good old daze when
men was ashamed tew be fools, and WIN.
min were afraid tew be firts.
N. B.--rha used tn maik milk punch
in them daze that was very handy tew take.
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1866-06-20
: PosasiOu or ZEN Davis,
a As understandable neNvs from Washing
36a, There isEA great deal Of e9guetry going
on between high officials of the United
sues As to hs disposiaii a, ( jefferson Da-


The N, Y. World says that bail is de-
manded for Davis by-his- counsel, upon the
ground thathe is ready anxioas=for
trial, and being now prisoner over a
Year. he is entitled TO bail, for which cef-'
tain persons stand ready to give any amount
millions being named, if necessary. Among
the PROPOSED bailers are said to be Charles
O'Conor, Horace Clark, Augustus Shel and
even Horace Greeley, with others OF Phil
adelphia and Baltimore, all Northern men.
Com. Vanderbilt is also named among the
balers. With this proposed bail the coun-
sci for Davis applied to Chief Justice Chase
for writ. of habeas corpus to bring the
prisoner before the Court under the indict-
ment found at Norfolk, and urged that the
bail be accepted and their client released
from imprisonment until his case shal. be
called for trial in October. Judge Chase has
declined to issued the wit, and intimates
that the offence charged in the Indictment
is not bailable. Attorney General Speed
Is of opinion that it is bailablc offense.-
The counsel sought Judge Underwood for
the purpose of obtaining the writ, but 1t is
not expected that he will issue it.
The President has been consulted, only
to know whether Mr.. Davis will be placed
in the custody of the civil authorities at
once, should either of the Judges be willing
to issue the habeas corpus. The President
is ready to hard Davis over at any moment,
tie Jud ges will signify their willingness ~
take charge of the prisoner. Mr.. Johnson
will not permit any conflict as TO the custo-
dy of Davis, but until the Court is ready
to take jurisdiction of the case under the in
dictment, Davis will be held as prisoner
of war, and caa be liberated only on pa
role, .gs .... .3g.4 s.s....., r. e-.
If the Judge now decline the habeas cor
pus and bail, the question revcrts to the
| President, whether he will accept the. pa
role. -. .ag...s .s..- .-.t. 3.. .E
Chief Justice .Chase,very clearly, with his
own Secession antecedents on record in the
Ohio Courts and Journals, desires to have AS
little to do as possible with jeff. Davis
and the President prefers bis being liberia
ted by the Courts 10 liberating him upon
his parole. ..t .-.-,
The President, however, We venture 10
predict, has both heart and head enoug h to
foresee, that nothing is to be gained in pol
itics, or law, or morals, by the continued
incarceration of prisoner, when such men
as Vanderbilt, even, stand ready to youch
in bonds for the safe return ahv day for trl-
al,-for, however the other '.copperheads,'
such as OConor, may be denounced as
bailers, that steamboat of Nanderblt's, the
million gift, that US d up the Melrinaac aud
saved the commerce of the country from
the wreck and ruin she let loose would have
made silent all outcry as TO him. E.
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1866-06-20

Gram, LAMB, SHEEP AND MuTroN."-
On the 9TH of last March, the Disunion
Geary State Convention met in pow WOW
in this city. Next day (Slh) the delegates
to and managers Of put on their military
toggery and titles (such as hal them) and
held Geary's Soldier" Convent on
On the 5th OF June the Geary Soldier
Conve ation met in Piitsbnrg resplendent
with all the parphernalia of military clap
trap, and next day (6th) the poor old
Union C) League held State Grand
Council" at which the same parties as be-
fore run the machine alter laying aside
the "straps" and titles. II !, .Ter ,.-.as, VI.
Dish it up as The rotton politicians to the
interest of Thad. Stevens may, however,
it is still the same disgusting. undigestible
dish of Disunion ram. Roast it, boil it,
fry it, or fricasee it, as they may it is all
the same-too rank and woody for Penn
sylvania palates. But this is not the last
OF the "cr'tter'' 1t has yet to 90 through
the form of the inevitable "bash," in which
form it will be finally FUSED up" on the
Second Tuesday Of October,--CPatriot and
Union.
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1866-06-20

HTnEM" ARMs.--"We," lthe soldiers
OF the Pitstburg Geary Conventional "be
ing determined to perpetuate the great
principles established by our arms" &c.
IN view of The above, many excusably
ignorant citizens of Pennsylvania are
prompted to inquire what -grear princi-
pesS Were established by the Farms" of
Major and Brigadier Generals Owens.
Coils, Barnes, Brisbin, Fisher, Parsons,
White,, Oliphant, and Ross. What Sec
tion. Of the rebellion fell before the con.
qacring 'arm' of these nine high-titled
politicians Let the people know some
thing about "them arms"-especially those
of Joseph Owens aud the oratorical Coils.
FL.
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1866-06-20

Omo.-The recentremnval and appoint
ment of federal officers in Ohio has CT Gated
a great sensation among the Radicals in
that State. The Cincinnati Gazette says
that " the sndden vigor with which the ex-
ecutlve axe has been welded has been a
surprise to the people, The President
has been paying particular attention to the
Radical disunion office holders of the Shin
plaster Chase stripe for the last two weeks
and the Racicals in all parts of Ohio are
fearfully excited. 1t is said large numbers
of them are becoming conservative. The
general repentance includes recognition
ofthe Southern States to representation
and some of the lately prominent Radicals
declared that the Freedmen's Bureau is an
expensive institution for taxpayers, Col.
Edward Parrot, Speaker of the Ohio House
of representatives, announces himself a
candidate for Congress against General
Schenck. '."' i a.3. 49,, --.d eg-f :.
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1866-06-20
The NOTES OF STATE BANKS.

The NOTES OF STATE BANKs.-A wrong
impression prevails to considerable ex-
tent in relation to the circulation of the
notes of State Banks after the lst of July.
An Act of Congress imposes tax oflo
per ccpt. Oh all such notes paid out at the
counter of1asBank. after that date, but there
is no discount on them, and between lndl-
viduals they are as good as even. The ef-
feet of the prevailing impression will be to
force these issues suddenly, out Of elrcula-
lation. thus reducing the volume of curren-
cy aAoat 70 the extent of millions to the
injury of business men, merchants, banks
and individuals, whereas by withdrawing
their notes and replacing them by Nation
al Bank Notes, 20 evil wha ever would be.
experienced. We shall continue to take
the notes of State Banks after the lst of.
July. as usual, without any discount, but,
would advise people not to pay them insei
the bank, ifthey can avoid it, by exchange,
or Otherwise, and they will thereby kayPs
in circulation Banks take them as, usual
but when they have them, are .proalpolteG
by heavy tax from paying them OUT:
That is all The notes are just as good, as
ever. .ESfES~ ...Tr-s = {.tla
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1866-06-20

% The Democratic State Central Com.
mittee have IT solved to call Mass Con-
vention of the friends of johnson and Cly
mer in the Eastern and Middle counties of
Pennsylvania. to he held in the city Of
Reading, on "Wednesday. the 18th of July
next. 1t is the design ofthe Committee to
open State campaign in Old Berks. the
citadel of Democracy, and the home of
Hester Clymer, our distinguished candi-
date for Governor. by a monster demon
stration, which will give forward impetus
to. the cause the Union and Constitutional
Liberty throughout the State. = -,.q ~.
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1866-06-20
JRwELRY OF A PRINCESs. TUE IN

JEwELRY OF A PRINcEss IN THE INrE-
RIoR OF AFRICA DR.. Livingstone. in his
recent y published account of his voyage
Up the great river of Eastern Africa, says
the sister ofone of the chiefs wore eighteen
solid brass rings, as thick as ones finger on
each leg, and three of copper under each
knee; nineteen brass rings on her left arm,
and eight Of brass and copper on her right !;
also large ivory ring above each elbow,
or seventy rings in all. She had pretty
head necklace, and bead sash encircled
her waist, The weight of the brass rings a
round her legs impeded her walking and
chafed her ankles, but as it was the fashion
she did not mind the inconvenience, and
guarded against the pain by putting soft
rags around the lower rings. So much
for fashion.
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1866-06-20
Gg- Gov. Lyon, of Idaho, protests

@ Gov. Lyon, of Idaho, protests
n,aniully against the abuse, robbery and
bu,chery of Indians. continually in pro-
gress in the mining districts. Of sixteen,
recently murdered at once in his Territory,
he finds that but two were grown men--the
rest being women and children. and all>of
them innocent Of any wrong. He adds
''In no case that I have examined have
I found the "redman" the aggressor, bnt
invariably the tronLlc springs from some
fiendish outrage, of bad white men. .'''.
/ 1t is great pity that Coy. Lyon has
been superseded. Such, men are sadly
needed in authority in the Territories -
N. Y. Tribune. ........s .....
These are loyal people that kill these
poor Indians, and are under loyal Gov
ernment, and no committees are appointed
TO inquire into the matter at all The
poor Indian is not political hobby that is
available, aud he is left to be slaughtered
at discretion. What apity the Indian
can't be little bIacker, or get to be an
honorary member of the negro race, or
ring in somehow, to avail himself of that
distinction on account Of color! What a
pity that Thad. Stevens had not squaw
for wife? What a pity the Indian can't
vote Governor Lyon writes earnestl y,
but who cares? A humanitarian and
philanthropist, without distinction of color,
can only devote small paragraph to the
subject. Louisville Democrat.
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1866-06-20
E The Geary convention SAYS it

g The Geary convention says it ''is
able to express its sentiments upon the
whole matter of issues and candidates in four
words-God grant Geary victory This
is a very meagre epitome of issues and a
rather antagonistic arrangement of candi-
dates. God never granted Geary a victo-
ry as general in the Union cause, and.
as Deacon Bigolow says, he would be "a
very great scoundrel" to grant him yicto-
ry as Disunion politician. God. and
Geary amt running on the same ticket. b,
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1866-06-20

Ga Parson Browhlow says he would not
start for heaven with the Democratic party.
Very true. The old whelp is too far on the
direct road to helm fact, he is SO near
there that the little devils have stopped sift-
ing birthstone to look out of the window as
they see him coming downt the home stretch
neck and neck with Ben Butler and Thad
Stevens.
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1866-06-20

T When Andrew johnson first became
President the disumonisls declared that
Providence. for some wise and good pur
pose had called him to the Executive chair.
Since, however, his course rs not turned
out to be in cnnsonance with their plunder-
ing and bloodthirsty anticipations. Andrew
Johnson is only the President by accident.
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1866-06-20
g. Hundreds Of persons in Waikiki

@ Hundreds of persons in Waikiki
Valley, Orange comfy, New York, have
for some time been suffering with all the
symptoms cf lead poisoning. An investi-
CATION has disclosed the fact that miller
at Philipsburg had used lead TO fill up cav
tiles in the mill stones, which, being ground
up with the wheat, became mixed with the
-four, and, when ftrmented and baked,
changed to carbonate of lead-a deadly
poison, ..... 20, 80. ..i. :
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1866-06-20

E A White Mans Bureau, it is ru-
mored, bas been thought ofby some ofthe
,'Copperheads in Congress; but Thaddeu..
Stevens thinks that it would cost too much,
and benefit very unworthy class OF per-
sons. That settles the question.
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1866-06-20

e. 1t is singular fact that nearly all
he New England societies for controlling
society, bending mind and shaping matter,
ace working IN foreign fields. The moral
and pi,S sicai conditioned several classes of
peOple in that section is therefore entirely
overlooked by this "poke-your rose-in-ev-
ery-persons-business-bnt your-own tenden-
cy ofthese philant thropists and reformers." I"
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1866-06-20


SAILING IN THE AIR.--Mr. Solomon
Andrews. on .Eriaay, made =. short excur-
sienwiih tlie'fy ing shiaellne@ sAsrcon.
leaving the corner of Green and Houston
streets, in New York City, withfhree COM
panions, at four o'clock, moving rapidly
toward the north, and landing safely at As
toria. The greatest heighth reached was
about 1000 feet. Defects were discover
ed in the construction OF the machine; the
car being too short and the rudder too light.
1t was therefore found impossible to run
against the wind, but the inventor claims
that the difficulties can be remedied, and
is still confident of success. - F-;]ss
Mr.. Andrews machine is different in
several important particulars from the or
dinary balloon. 1t is composed of two
long lemon shaped gas receivers, floating
HORIZONTALLY, and surrounded by strong
netting, which supports the Car below. The
car used in this experimental voyage was
eight feet long and two feet wide; the in
ventor claims that the alteration of the
weight from the rear to the front of this
car, or the reverse, will give the balloon
the inclination required TO move it against
the wind He failed in this effort, for the
reason as he AYERS that the car was too
shortly. y. Post.
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1866-06-20

Andy Johnson down wild yer Whar's
At tthishpint the excitement among the
F@loM br4th dhfshecame intense. Ihey
siiofEed, and AajBpeh, pulled .theirwooi,
groane lard did; and,I grieYeao say It,
smelled awfuHy The stencil ibecame up,
bearab!e, andf beat hasty retreat from
the midst-of-the enlightened assembly,
AS the Ledger says, ''to be continued"
Fraternaiiy Yours,
ra4sT Is ME-EAstF III CLIsTs
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1866-06-20

A philosopher who had married.a vulga
but amfable girl used to call her Brown
Sugar" because, he said, @she was sweet,
but unrefined." ..,..
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1866-06-20

~ Why is Andy Johnson like a bank
cashierl Because he is good judge Of
bad bills.
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1866-06-20

An old lady being asked to subscribe to
q newspaper, declined on the ground that
when she wanted news, she manufactured
il.
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1866-06-20

Ey Sald that eminent patriot ~ B. +.
Wade, in speech made not quite six years
ago: ...... .s. ....,-..,,-,..
am not one Of those who would ask
them to continue in such Union. 1t wod
he doing violence to the platform OF the
PARTY to which belong. We have ad opt
ed the old Declaration of Independence as
she basis .of-our political movements,whicfs
declares that men, when their government
ceases to protect their rights, when it Is so
subverted frem The purposes nf,goverpment
as to oppose them, have the'ight to'recar
to fundamental principles, and if need be-
TO destroy the government under which,
they i've and to erect on its ruins, another
more conducive to their welfare. hold
That they have this right whenever they
think the contingency has come. = 'ar ' ~
! ~ You cannot torcibly hold men in
the Union. for the attempt TO do so, it seems
to me. would subvert the first principles of
the government under W hich we live. + 4
| Thus spoke,Mr Wade in 1850 In
1855 Mr.. Wadefavors the hanging Of some
thousands ofpeoplc for doing just what be
asserted they had perfect right to do.
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1866-06-20

Hon. LEWIS CAss died at bis residence
n Detroit, Michigan, on the l7th inst
Gen. Cass was SO years of age.
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1866-06-20

The man who courted an investigation
says it isn't half as good as an atfectionate
girl We expect not a. 7A' s''a' .1e
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1866-06-20
Ten Reasons why ffefsgerc1ynSsrr SHOULD
be Elected Governor Interference TO
John w. Geary.

be Elected Governor inPreference 10
John W.. Geary.
81. Because he is more capable to dis
ebsfne llre dpties ofthe Office than Gearv
9Bsoa dsshe isAgeptIfman of fixedand
se,f' ss4 r ps''sis'l ne ftias'pA which eeaFy is
Because he is thoroughly acquainted
with the wants and interests of the people
of Pennsylvania. Geary is not. '-e'---. -
I.44. Because no. j, opposed to, NsgperSuf -x.
frage and Negro Equality in every shape.
Geary is in favor Of these outrageous meas
ures. tIsEFtJyIL< T;ggITy
.. Because he .sn.tains the pstriotiSpoI-F
! icy of Pres,dest Johnson. 1Geary DON'T
g. Because be regards the war as ended
and desires the people of every State to
dwell together. once more, in unity and
peace. Geary, on the other hand, has
promised to'suppo't old Thad Stevens and
fSumner, in their efforts to keep the Union
divided and the country in everlasting tur-
mol. a.-.-.- '5.-' 2
! I. Because as Governor, Mr.. Clymer
uphold and respect the Constitutions of the
country and the State. Geary will be the
tool of designing and corrupt politicians,
who will throw conscience to the ID" and
have no regard for Constitutions.
Mr.. Clymrr has established an un-
blemishcd reputation for honesty and intcg-
rity. He is pure man. Geary can lay,
claim to no such character.
! 9. BECAUSE Mr, Clymer, if elected, will
oppose any Attenuation of our State Consti-
tuition. Geary will prostitute the position,
to have the word "white" stricken from
the Constitution, which will give negroes
the right to vote, to hold office, to sit on iu-
ries and to enjoy all the rights and privi-
leges of white people. VIM. ID. Kelly,
John w. Forney and other leading disun-
ionists have publicly declared that it is their
purpose to DO this, when they have the
| power. ..- rfE
10. To elect Mr.. Clymer would be to re-
turn to the good old days of Simon Snyder
and Francis r. Skunk. He is descended
from an oldsfashioned PcnEsylyanian Ger
man family. To elect Geary would be to
re-instate into power men Of the Ihad
Stevens stripe, when pIunder roguery
would be the order of the day. r .s"+
No good man-no patriot. should hesi-,
tate how TO vote next fall.--Easton Argns..
The Ottawa free trader., 1866-03-24

We never heard Fred Douglas speak but
once. He Is pretty sharp darkie, well form.
cd. rather grace!al. and entirely ready. OH.
the occasion to whiel We allude. he spoke <
Iude. .en3eace square, in PhiladelPhia. His
harangue was voient. made up chiefly OF de-
scrip.ion5 Of the ou'rages practice upon
slaves b. their masters. sni wrought a very
decided effect upon the crowd. Percs 5vinr
this. Fred took his advantage al the hooa,
a,d went higher aud hiuh-r int" ~ -ss'"'
OF eIoquence.
'..lh, my friends" said be, II DO not speak
from hearsay. ] sand before you a Ii Fing-1
was going 10 say = bleelng- to the
truth OF all ! relate. Ii you could be bold the
stripes and scar upon my back tst here
an irishmau yoeifcra;cd.
"H5aid on, Freddy, dar!ing-isit it truth you
are telling Us e.
The darkie orator lifted his finger trAgicslly
to heaven IN the affirmative.
Och murder did they lascerata you 2
Fred answered that they did.
Did they thumb screw you? 2
Fred answered that they did.
''Did they buck you like shoat?'
Fred answered lha, they did.
"Begorra - roared Pat, III that be thrue,
YOU must have been a id bad na :er
1t closed the meeting IN general row.
-Ndshriltc Banner.
The Ottawa free trader., 1866-03-24
About False Calves.
From the New York Round Table.


During several weeks of the past winter q
thriving business was done by the corset
manufactures in the production of artificial
caves And by calves we mean Just what
the anatomsts mean when they speak of the
lower extremities. We do not know whose
ingenuity devised them, or when they were
first introduced, nor indeed the method of
their construction. But that they are a very
popular article Of apparel with young ladies,
and especially those who made dashug dis
! plays on skates, we have abundant reason to
| believe. In fact, several of the prominent
corset makers devoted all their energies to
| the fabrication of these rare bits of fashions
! able anatomy; and, Notwithstanding the very
| -apid production, the supply fell short of the
demand. OF course deal of care was ta-
ken lest any pryiEg masculine dyes should
penetrate the mystery, and give publicity to
the newly created market for this would
have had a very I'M uribus effect upon the sale
OF the article, and the tantilizing delusion
would have been far less pleasing. But the
fact of its existence was soon and easily
transmitted, by sort of maldenly legerde>
main, and all who were desirous of making
sensations by marvellous perfection of FORM
knew very well where to supply their sweet
calves with patent calves.
1t would doubtless be matter of Interests
to the innocent public to know who the ladies
may be that patronize these entra hcing little
toys, which call forth the ogling glances OF SO
many admIring spectators. This is a secret
which only the corset dealers and the ladies'
bureaus canreveal. We learn, however, that
they have been sery popular with the so-called
upper circles,' and it is their surprising
success with this class that has led to an un-
usual mania for skating during the past sea~
son. The ponds have been thronged with
young ladies as never before. and not until
this writing has the mystery been fully re-
veaied. In fact the rage of the season has
been these adjustable calves, nor has the de,
mand fallen off very materially with the !
passing away of the skating season. They |
are worn by the most fashionable, if not the |
most respectable, in the daily promenade and !
at the weekly social gathering, and, in fact,
almost everywhere. Very nice young men ,
stand behind counters all day long and sell |
them to very nice young ladies in sizes t, /
suit. So it makes little difference how cada- /
Gerous or ill.shapen one may be, even nature I.
is outdoue Dy the ieeiCes of art