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North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1867-07-24

WHAT THE PEOPLE WOULD SAvE.-The
following shows what the people of the
United States would save by paying off
the National Debt now, in greenbacks, in
stead of waiting ten years, and then doing
it. The interest is sls0,O0O,O0o year.
The State and local taxation on the bonds
which is now lost, amounts to about $780,
100000 a year. Thus, the interest for one
year is $lSO,00O,0OO. The taxes saved
for that time are S6OO,OoO,O O,O00.--Adding
the two together, we have the nice, COM
Portable saving for the people in taxes, of
So 100000 in the short space of ten
years. This would be at the rate of $50
saved to each man, woman and child in
the whole country, or about $500, on an
average, to each family. Those who want
to havesthis saving, will demand that the
debt be paid now in legal tender green
backs.
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1867-07-24
"RecOnstruct tion."

The negroes in the South are rapidly
demonstrating" the country after their
own fashion, by committing rapes, robber-
les and murders in all parts. In James
county, North Carolina, three negroes re-
Gently robbed the house of Reeves Foscue,
and afterwards murdered Mr.. Foscue, bis
wife, his daughter, and his two grand chill
dren. One young woman escaped and
gave the alarm, and the Sheriff of Newb bern
with posse, has gone in pursuit of the
murderers.
In New Orleans, few days ago, a huge,
black negro entered street car, and sat
down 10 the lap of a white lady. A gen.
tleman present knocked the negro down,
when a mob of blacks rushed in and clear
ed the car.
In all of our exchanges that dare to tell
the truth, we have accounts of occurrences
similar to the above. Rapes upon white
women AID the mueder of children are
prominent in the list of crimes committed
by the "Freedmcn." In Memphis, Tenn,
nine negro babies were found in one well,
having be en- thrown there by their inhu-
man mot hers, who were too indolent to
take care If them.
1t was once contended by the Radicals
then the Know Nothings-that no for
eiencr should vote until he had been
twenty one wears in this country, because
he had been reared in ignorance of repub-
lican principles. And yet they have now
conferred political and social equality upon
the black semi-savages of the South.
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1867-07-24

"a CoPPEERHEAD SPEECH."--A good
joke was perpetrated at the Fair Grounds,
Carlisle, on the 4th of July celebration.--
A young man from one of the rural dis
trlcts, who had, it seems, given more at
tention to politics than he had to the his
tory of his country, stood near to Prof.
Gillelen as he read the Declaration of In
dependence. After listening attentively
for some minutes, he turned away in dis
gust, and said to an acquaintance--"do you
know who that man Is who is making that
copperhead speech" HIS friend con-
vnlsed with laughter, told him it was not
a speech but the Declaration of Indepen-
dence he had been listening to. Our rural
Radical walked off without saying a word
in reply, but his countenance indicated
that he was not at all pleased with Thom-
as Jeffersons sentiments.
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1867-07-24

TERRIBLE OUTRAGE IN TExAs.-A
TowN BURNED BY NEGRO TRooPs-The
town Of Brennan, in Washington county,
Texas, was recently burned by negro SOL
diers. The affair occurred as follows:
At a private ball given by the young
men of the town, the officers of the negro
troops stationed in the vicinity, brought in
FIVE negro wenches, and insisted that they
should be allowed to dance in the quadrlle.
The young men protested, as it was a pri
vate ball, but the officers insisted, and the
white ladies attempted to leave the room.
when they were iusulted by the officers.
A fight ensned, and the officers and their
negro partners were obliged to leave. The
next day the culored troops burned the
business part of the town, and warned the
whites to leave. The next day they burn
ed the court house and the churches, again
warning the whites to leave, and soon after
destroyed every building IN the town.
Nothing but blackened ruins remain to
mark the spot. This information was
brought to Patterson, New Jersey, by
Mr.. NcAuslapd, highly respected citizen,
who formerly resided in that place. He
had just returned from Texas, and states
that it is nothing uncommon to see eleven
negroes and one white man in the jury
box there. "Every day negro outrages
occur, aud there is no longer safety for
man, woman or child, ,"-Ex.
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1867-07-24
Important Statements Concerning the Case
ssA. of Mrs, Surratt. &

A Washington evening paper says that
kitis nothing new to the active and well
posted friends of Mrs. Surratt that por-
ton ofthe commission which tried her,
signed q paper recommending the commu-
tation of her sentence of death to impris-
onment for life The history of the mat
ter is nearly as follows. After har coun-
sci had concluded the argument in Mrs.
Suratt's .behale the Judge Advocate Gen
eral (Mr. Holly approached him and said
although you and l may differ as to Mrs.
Surratt's, innocence, / wish to say that
your effort has made decided impression
upon the Court !" when it came to. make
up its findings, six of the membcrs--Gen-
erals Hunter, Ekin, Keutz, Foster, Tomp,
kins and Clendenin-were opposed 10 the
death sentence. The Assistant Judge
Advocate, Hon. John A. Bingham, argued
the case in the absence of her counsel, and
to use. General Hancock's own expression,
There was plenty of discussion on the
subject. Books and papers and authori.
ties were sent for, and finally the conrt
passed the sentence. But before leaving
the table around which they were seated
this paper was drawn up and signed by
the generals named. The authority for
this statement is most reliable.
This gives something of a clue to the
great haste in the execution. The Com
mission had determined on her murder,
and yet doubted her guilt, and to clear
their own skirts, signed for her commute
ton, and then hurried her out of ofexistence
before the President could get hold of their
Observation-Disclosures.
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1867-07-24
e. The RAIDS have things so ARRANGE

81 The RAIDS have things so arranged
now that nearly all Of the Rumpers are
engaged during the intervals, between ses-
sions in investigating one thing or another
in every nook and corner of the country
1t is an excellent plan to enable them to
travel about and see the country at the
public expense, to dispense the public
funds to their friends and relations as
clerks, secretaries, and contractors. and to
enable them TO draw extra pay from the
Fedora! Treasury. During Democratic
administrations the sessions of Congress
were always cut off short; no extra pay
was taken; committees did not sit perpet-
ually or travel about the country all sum.
mer; but every member went home at the
end of the session and attended to his own
private business until the Constitution again
required public action from him. Time,
have sadly changed, however, and the sad
dest reflection 10 that men have changed
with them.
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1867-07-24

SINGULAR AccIDENT.-E. n. Willard,
ESQ.,, one of our most prominent lawyers
was injured in singular manner on Thurs
day afternoon while sitting in his office -
1t seems that our worthy Chief-of-Police,
Roesler, came into the Office to transact
some business, carrying in pocket made
for the purpose his weapon of defence, a
revolver. In sitting down, the arm or
back of the chair, it is supposed, must
have struck the hammer of the pistol,
which in turn pressed the cap, and the
weapon went off, the ball lodging in the
calf of the leg of friend Willard, producing
a painful wound. He was taken home in
a carriage, his wound dressed, and we
learn that he is getting along well.-Scran-
ton City Journal.
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1867-07-24

TAxAT1oN.-Quite a'rumpus was raised
in the Rump at Washington, the other
day, by loyal member named Wash
burne, of Indiana, who offered resolu-
ton declaring that the burthens fthe
Government should be borne equally !;
"that taxation should be in proportion to
property that exemption of any materi-
"al portion of the wealth Of the country
''from its due proportion of taxation is
"wrong, unjust, and should be avoided !;
"and that to carry ont these views, the
fright to tax the bonds of Government
SHOULD be given iu any future system of
funding bonds" The resolution was
laid over under the rules. and we presume
it is the last we will hear of it, unless some
friend of the people calls it mp. We i'm
agine we can hear every loyalist cursing
Washburn and rehesrsing his 7-so per
cent. soliloquy.
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1867-07-24

MISS ANN SURgArT.-The Washington
correspondent of the N. Y. San, in no.
tice of the Surratt trial at Washington,
says:
The most sorrowfui countenance to be
seen among the crowds that daily flock to
the Court is that of Miss Surratt, the pris-
oner's sister, who is generally seated near
him. The only thing that could make one
wish that the prisoner would not be found
guilty is the sight of that sad female face,
on which great sorrow has fixed its endu-
ring stamp. The death of her mother has
cast over her life shade the darkness of
which cannot be removed in this world. -
She appears more nervous as to the result
of the trial than any one else. Poor girl,
her lot must be hard to bear.
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1867-07-24

SOMETHING FOR PARENTS TO CONSIDER
Children and Neacspapers.--A child
beginning to read becomes delighted with
a newspaper because he reads of names
and things which are very familiar, and he
will make progress accordingly. A news
paper in one year, says an eminent teach
er, is worth quarters schooling to child,
and every father must consider that sub.
stantial information is connected with his
advancement. The mother of the family,
being one ofthe heads. .and having more
immediate charge Of the children, should
herself be instructed A mind occupied
becomes fortified against the ills of lite,
end is bracd for any emergency. Chill
dren amused by reading or study, are, Of
course, considerate aud more easily govern
ed. How many thoughtless young men
have spent their energies in a tavern or
grogshop, who ought to have been reading!
How many parents who never spent twen-
ty dollars for books for their families would
gladly have given thousands to reclaim
a son or daughter who had ignorantly and
thoughtlessly fallen into temptation.
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1867-07-24

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FEGGIOS being more melOdious and better adapt
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Some of these exercises are specially beautiful
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marks of expression and forms Of ornanentation.-
Upon the minute accuracy with which these
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of the pupil any evasion slurring in these
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the other hand close and patient investSa ation and
o minutely and faithful execution of thom will give
unexpected power and facility, and open to the
student the means and resources by which great
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North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1867-07-24

WHAT SOMEBODY SAw.--The following
extract from an exchange will apply, we
are afraid, to more places than the one in
which the scene is located: Il have seen a
woman, protesting to love Christ more
than the world, clad in silk dress costing
SIS; making up and the trimmings OF
same, $40; bonnet $35; velvet mantle
sl2o, diamond ring, $500; watch, chain,
pin and other trappings, $500; total 81 100
all hung on one frail, dying woman. l
have seen her at meeting in behalf of
homeless wanderers in New York, wipe
her eyes with an expensive embroidered
handkerchief at the story of their sufferings
and when the contribution box came round,
take from a well filled portemonnaie, Of
costly workmanship. twenty-five cents, to
aid the society formed to promote their
welfare. "Ahl" thought /, "doliars for
ribbons and pennies for Christ"
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1867-07-24

SrATEsNASLIKE.--A great many people
at this day do not seem to know what
craftsmanship is but by pondering the
following defuition, taken from that loyal
publication, the Albany Journal, they
may learn something to their advantage.
The editor says:
"Mr. Wilson-alvays practical and
Observation-Disclosures into the Senate
a plan which appears to US calculated to
meet the case exactly. tbs to vacdte the
civ,l offices efthe South, and put the differ
ent Statessunder the control of the military,
who may either rc-appoint as their subor-
dinates those already holding positions, or
select others in their places"
Thank you, sir, for teaching US what is
practical and statesmanlike. II is to turn
all men out of Office whom the people have
put in, and to put ten States and eight
millions of people under the government
Of shoulder straps! This is modern
craftsmanship. and what leading Republi-
cans defend as practical
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1867-07-24
WHAT SAY YOU

One more paper closes the present
(6th) volume of the Democrat. At the
beginning of the 7th volume we propose
to enlarge and otherwise improve It. viii
or friends aid Us by sending US the names
OF good and responsible subscribers? Our
list should be increased in the County, at
least one third-if not doubled. We have
not time to visit men personally, and solic-
It subscriptions. Many heads of families
we are certain, would take the paper. if
the matter was brought TO their attention.
By "good and responsible subscribers" y"
we mean thoss.who are able and willing to
pay for the paper, and not those alone,
who have the most property. The best
and most reliable men are those who strive
to pay their debts. Many of our most
prompt-paying subscribers are those who
own but little property; b1t are not con-
tent to grope their way through life, 10 ig-
norance of the ry-day occurrences in
their own county. Nor are they willing
that their families should grow up in Egyp-
tian darkness in this l9th century.
We do not ask nor expect the people of
the county to sustain the Democrat, for
our profit alone. We ask it for the sue
cess of Democratic principles. the e,tab-
lisbment ot good government, the en-
lightenment of the people and pros
perity of the country. If we looked TO our
own pecuniary profit, only, we should seek
1t in other than the Journalistic fields
We claim that every subscriber to our
an equivalent, and more. for
the money paid for it. We are too poor
to furnish it at a less price than $500 per
year. We believe that there is no family
In the county, that is too poor to take at
least one copy-and pay for 1t. If there
are any such, upon being convinced of the
fact, if they will take our paper and read it,
we will furnish it to them for one year at
So much, we will
bestow, in charity. But from others, we
shall and and do expect pay for it. We
hope we are understood.
Will our friends send us the names of
paying subscribers PIT not convenient
TO forward the money at the time-any
time within six months will do. Let our
friends enlarge the list of subscribers, and
we promise that the paper shall be CORES
pondingly enlarged and improved.
What say you, reader?
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1867-07-24
TO CONSERVATIVES.

The advertiser, having been restored to health in
fe W weeks by o very simple remedy, after having
suft red for several years with sever 70 lung aec-
tion and that dread disease Consum ption-is anx-
ious TO make known to his felow-suferers the means
of cure.
To ell who desire it, he will send O copy Of the
prescription used free Of charge) with the direc.
tious for preparing and using the same which they
will find cure for Consumption, Asthma, Bronchitis
Coughs, Colds, and all Throat md Lung Affection.
The only object Of the advertiser in sending the
Prescription 10 to benefit the afflicted, and sprea
information which he conceives to be invaluable, and
he hopes every sufferer will try his remedy, as 10
will cost them nothing, and may prove blessing.
Partie, wishing the prescriptions, free, BY return
mail, will please address
REV. EDWARD A. WILSON,
Williamsburg, Kings Co., New York.
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1867-07-24

CRowDED.-Our space for general news
aud reading matter, has for some time past,
been little crowded by advertising. AZ
ter cur next issue, when the Democrat will
he somewhat enlarged, we hope to be able
to give more general reading matter, besides
devoting column to the Farm, the Gardeu,
and the Kitchen. If our proposed enlarg-
ment does not suffice for this purpose, we
shall be obliged to get smaller type or make
up in quality what We lack. in quantity oi
matter.
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1867-07-24
Mrs. Suratt.

Even the Philadelphia Evenimg Bulletin
admits there is great doubt as TO the guilt
of the unfortunate woman who was murder
ed at Washington two years ago,and whose
doom was then by loyal folks thought a
Just one. Even the Bulletin IS shocked
at the story which is just now put in circu-
lation that David Hunters bloody tribunal
formally recommended to the President to
commute Mrs. Suratt's punishment, and
that their recommendation was suppress
ed and withheld from Mr. Johnson. He
never saw it or heard of it. Who sup
pressed it' Who withheld it? These
questions must be answered. The militia
ry Commission was device of the war de-
partment. The War department must
know all about it Let it speak. One
other witness there was, but his lips are
are sealed. The ooze of the bottom of the
Hudson covers him. This was Stewards
friend Preston King. He 1t was, who in
the dark interval between Mrs. Suratt's
sentence and execution, kept guard at the
White House. He repeiled the weeping
daughter. He denied all access to the
Executive. And the day of doom came,
and the bolt was drawn and the manacled
woman fell 'six feet" and died with bro
ken neck or congested brain; and a few
weeks later the man who barred the gates
of mercy, threw himself off Jersey City
ferry bort, and with loaded pockets and a
conscience burdened, sank to the bottom
of the river. But Holt and Stanton still
live to tell what became Of the recommen-
dstion to mercy Age.
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1867-07-24
TO OWNERS OFHORsEs.
TNHOUSANDS OF HORSES DIE YEARLY FROM

'VNHUUSANDS UF NURSES DIE 7 1EAHLf FRUM
L. Collie. This need not be. DR.. Tobias Vene-
tian Horse Lniment will positivep cure every caSe
if given when first taken. The cost is only dol
lar. Every owner of horse should have bottle
in his stable, ready for 1t is warranted sups-
rior to anything else for the of Cuts Wind Calls
Swclngs Sore Throat, Sprains, Bruises, Old Sores.
&C. This Lininent is no new remedy. 1t has been
used and approved Of for l9 years by the first horse
men in the country Given to an over-driven horse
it acts like magic. Orders are constantly received
from the racing stables of England for it. The eel
ebrated Hiram Woodruff, Of trotting fame. has used
it for years. and says it is far superior to any other
he has tried He kindly permits me to refer to him.
His sddress is East New York, Long Island. Recol-
lect Dr. Tobias Vene tan Holse Liniment is put up
in pint bottles. Take no other. Sold by the Drug
gists and Saddlers Depot 81 Cortlandt Street, New
York
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1867-07-24

E A reign OF terror exists in Mexico.
Twelve more imperial Generals have been
shot. The Lloed-thirsty Escobedo says
lis motto isfIea,h to all strangers )" and
the mongral race of Spaniards, Indians and
negroes ,eeho the org. .--:
Santa Anna has act been shot as was
reported, but it is Thought that be will be.
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1867-07-24

g. The Supplemental reconstruction
bill, which gives arbitrary powers to the
five military satraps at the South, passed
by the late frsgmen. of Rump of Con-
gress, was promptly vetoed by President
Johnson, and as promptly passed again by
a two-thirds vote. 1t is now recognized
as the law for the white slaves, South.
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1867-07-24
~ New England papers are now filed

W6 4NOW LHb IAuu PaPOIS ato uO" AHIIOu
with advertisements from the South, re-
queeting the return of stolen private prop
erty. There is one in which $500 is Of.
fered for the return of silver communion
service, taken by the 'loyaP puritan, and
perhaps now in use in some Northern
church. None were more loyal than the
New Englanders during the war, as is evi-
denced by the amount Of stolen property
in the hub Of morality and honesty.
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1867-07-24

The New York Post considers the pres.
ent system of taxation, internal and exter-
nal, needlcssly oppressive that it wrongly
favors the capitalist at the expense of the
workman; and that the rsctifcation Of the
wrong is the "next great question
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1867-07-24

FOR NON.RETENTIoN on INCONTINENCB
of Urine, irritation, nfamaton or liberation OF the
bladder of kidneys, diseases OF the prostrate
stone in the bladder. calculus gravel or brick dust
deposits and all diseases Of the bladder, Kidneys
and dropsical swelllings.
USE HELMBsLD's FLUID HxrnAsf BccHv.
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1867-07-24

THE GLORY OF MAN rs STRENGTH. H.-Thsrs.
ore the nervous and debilitated shouh tnmsdiass0
ne HR1syu8p's BzsREc1 DutIv4
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1867-07-24

Are now opening . largo atesko
The Vermont transcript. [volume] (St. Albans, Vt.) 1864-1870, 1867-03-08

Claim Agency.

I A y
IL h0'nt onetments of Congress, all Sol
r,Ssi WE who have served three years and have
or vbo0 out 500 bounty from the United States
char having enlisted for three years were dis
on ebIa,uul consequence Of wounds. and the Wild
listed tor ' IN or parents of any soldier who en-
non bai..hree years, under a promise of only
lei ,tunsy' ana who died in the service, are en-
DRPb nn an additional bounty of ONE HUN
bot nv NV ana pensioners who have lost hand or
the los. nsle incurred disability equivalent TO
an gase Of pension.
oaaudd a tned widows of soldiers or sailors are
@rmonth an an Increased pension of two dollars
Aso o"ch enid under sixteen years OF
Csim.osn
Ny. ool 1he above nature, and for arrears OF
s. service extra pay, for horses lost in the u.
Of var M oolhmutatiOn Of rations of prisoners
cutoi ~ prile money, will be promptly prose
ihargeE @ppAcation by letter, enclosing dis
neees.ar,i nm service, win be attended to and Tho
Natures papers returned to applicant for sig
Nn l.. A. SOWIES
81. AM. once over the First National Bank
60, aug fth, 1866. l25-tf