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Wyoming democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Wyoming Co., Pa.) 1867-1940, 1867-12-18

off there had been no Democratic par
ty. there would have been no war, Rad
zeal Exchange.
How often this falsehood has been re-
peated by the Radical journals and speak
ers, we have no means of ascertaining. If
constantly repeating false statement could
make it true, it would have long since been
acknowledged as an absolute fact. Bnt
unhappily for those who have more to gain
from falsehood than truth, it never has
been and it never will be true.
The fact is they have but changed fronts.
Had there been no Republican or Radical
party, there would have been no war
The Democratic party has existed from the
time of Jefferson, and great part OF that
time has been in power. But such was the
confidence of the people of all parties in its
integrity and its justice that, though many
of the present leaders of the Radical party
often threatened war, they were never able
to induce the people to follow them into
rebellion. The old Federal party, the
Democratic party, the Wing party, have in
turn been in power, but peace always pre-,
vailed throughout the land. 1t was reserv-
ed fol- the modern Republican party to in
volve the country in a fearful war, which ii
neither had the tact, or perhaps we should
say, the desire to avoid, nor the ability to
bring to successful termination till it had
sacrificed hundreds of thousands of lives
and thousands of millions oftreasure, filling
the land with woe and imposing upon the
people a burden of debt which weighs
down all their energies.
Yes, we repeat it, had there been nc
Radical party organized in this country
whose avowed object was dissolution OF
the Union. there would have been no war
That is as certain as that the sun rises once
in each twenty-tour hours. True, it takes
two parties to make war, as it does d
match at fistcuffs. One of these parties
has been annihilated with bullets, and the
other is being rapidly anDihilated by bal
lots, and al the sophistry and all the pro
fession of loyalty on the part of Radical:
have failed to blind the people to theil
shortcomings. In proof Of our decara
ton, we refer the reader to the speeches o
the Radical orators, members of Congress
and of the Peace Convention of 1861
Exchange.
Wyoming democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Wyoming Co., Pa.) 1867-1940, 1867-12-18

Cor IT AT LAST, We have been look
ing for the heavy point to be made against
President johnson and have at last found
it in the testimony of Colonel Matthews
If this testimony can be corroborated we
have no hesitation in saying the President
onght not only to be impeached but shot
Let an astonished world read:
"rnE OLD DEMOCRATIC PARTY"
The following is the testimony of Stan
ley Matthews of Ohio, who commanded a
regiment in Tennesse, sworn June l, '67 /:
State whether you saw Andrew johnson
at Cincinnati in February, 1865. Answer
i had an interview with Mr.. johnson in
February, 1865 at the Burnett House, in
Cincinnati, Ohio. During our conversa-
tion and while sitting together on sofa,
he (Mr. Johnson) remarked "You and
| are old Democrats" / said yes. Mr..
johnson said: 81 will tell you what it is,
if the country is ever to be saved it is to be
done through the old Democratic party"
Immediately afterwards took my leave
Pittsburg Post.
Wyoming democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Wyoming Co., Pa.) 1867-1940, 1867-12-18

AGAIN PosTPoNED.-The trial of Jefferson
Davis. which was TO commence IN the 25i h
Of November, was again postponed, at hat
time, and his leave OF absence, under bail ,ex-
tended to the 22d OF March next, with the
understanding that if at that time it shall be
deemed most advisable the case shall be
again put off to the next term. We would
suggest to Congress the passage of bill CIV
ing leave of absence OF tweuty years to
Davis as the easiest way Of settling this diff,
fculty of his trial.
Wyoming democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Wyoming Co., Pa.) 1867-1940, 1867-12-18
Gen. Hancock's Order.

The following is Gen. Hancock's Order
issued on taking command of the Louisa-
ma and Texas district, about which the
Radicals have raised such howl. The
General seems to hold to the opinion that
the people still have some rights under the
civil laws, The RAIDS. can't tolerate such
a doctrine as this, therefore the howl.
Headquarters Fifth Military District, !
New Orleans, La, Nov. 20.
Special Orders No. 4O.--First-In Ac-
cordance with General Orders No. 81,
headquarters of the Army, Adjutant Gen
erals Office, Washington ID. c., Aug. 27,
1867, Major-General w. S. Hancock here
by assumes command of the Fifth Military
District, and OF the Department composed
OF the States Of Louisiana and Texas
= .Second-The General Commanding is
gratified TO learn that peace and quiet reign
in this department 1t will be his purpose
to preserve this condition of things. As a
means to this great end he regards the
maintenance of the civil authorities in the
faithful execution OF the law, as the most
efficient under existing circumstances. In
war it is indispensable to repel force by
force, and overthrow and destroy opposi
ton to lawful authority; but when insur
rectionary force has been overthrown and
peace established, and the civil Authorities
are ready and willing to perform thelr du-
lies, the military power should cease to
lead and the civil administration resume its
natural aud rightful dominion. Sclemnly
impressed with these views, the General
announces that the great principles OF
American liberty still are the lawful inner.
itance of this people, and ever should be-
The right OF trial by jury, the habeos cor
pus, the liberty of the Press, the freedom
of speech, and the natural rights of per-
sons and the rights of property must be
preserved. Free institutions while they
are essential TO the prosperity and happi-
ness of the people, always furnished the
strongest Inducements to peace and order.
Crimes and offences committed in the dis
trict must be referred to the consideration
and Judgment of the regular civil authori
ties, and those tribunals will be supported
in thrir lawful jurisdiction. Should there
be violations Of existing laws which are
not inquired into by the civil magistrates
or should failures 10 the administration oil
justice by the Courts be complained of, the
cases will be reported to these ieadquar
ters, when such orders will be made as
deemed necessary. While the Genera
thus indicates his purpose to respect tn,
liberties of the paople, be wishes all to un
derstand that armed instructions or forci
Die resistance to the law will be instantly
suppressed by arms.
By command Of
Major-Gen. w. S. HANCOCK.
w G. MTCHELL,
Aid de Camp A. A, A. G.
Wyoming democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Wyoming Co., Pa.) 1867-1940, 1867-12-18
Radicals Against White Men.

Not content with raising the ignorant
NEGROES of the Southern States to full
political equality with white men, the
Radicals have so gerrymandered the states
through the agency of the Stevens-Shermap
bill. as to give the negroes undue power in
proportion to their numbers. In Virginia,
Alabama. and Louisiana, this fact is plainly
seen in the percentage Of votes cast by the
negroes and in Florida the returns show
that the same system has been pursued.
The negro population OF this State, under
the census of1860, was in the nelghborhoed
of sixty-six thousand, and yet fifteen thou
sand negro votes have been returned at the
late election. or one voter for each four of
the negro populatieB. This is not a fair
proportion. Iu no one ofthe Northern States
is there so large white vote cast in pro-
portion to the population, and this fact
shows conclusively that the negro vote Is
not fair or honest. As further illustration
of this Radical trand, eok at some facts in
relation to West Florida. -Four districts
have been created in that portion of the
State, and nine del gates elected. In these
districts they are registered 2,68S whites
to 2,458 negroes. yet the whites can elect
but two delegates, while the blacks elect
the other seven! That gives delegate to
every 353 negro voters, while the whites
are allowed but one to every l,343. 1t is
very nearly The same way in Middle Flor
ida also, too, in Eastern and Southern
Florida. In Middle Florida, the 1863 reg.
istered negro voters elect lG Delegates while
the $3.50 white voters elect but 3! In
Southern and Eastern Florida, 5,325 ne
groes elect l3 delegates, while 4,o33 whites
elect but In addition to this fraudulent
manner of representing the negroes OF Flor
ida, they have been allowed to vote where
they choose. under one or dozen names,
and in this manner monopolize the whole
political power and influence of the State,
They have sent their tools and agents to the
Convention, and the Constitution will be
framed in the interest of the negroes, and
in opposition to white men.
How can the unrcpresented States ever
be restored to their old relations with the
| Federal government under such a system
as that now prevailing in the South? White
men have lost all control of public affairs
and negro rule is daily becoming more
consolidated and tyrannical. The property,
lives, and liberty of the white race, south
of the Potomac, are now in the hands Of
negroes, who have not the remotest idea of
civil government. And this is the Radical
plan for restoring the States to the Union
for building mp the waste places in the
Southern section of this nation. If white
men do not wish to see the South turned
into Hayti, they must crush into nothing.
ness the party which would place the he
Of the negro on the neck of the white race,
and check the nation in its onward march
to prosperity and renown - Age.
Wyoming democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Wyoming Co., Pa.) 1867-1940, 1867-12-18
Democratic Association.

All persons opposed to tyranny, despotism, and
the revolutionary and unauth acts of Congress
in endeavorins to Afrieanize the governments Of
eleven States of this Union in favor Of white mans
government and of rescuing the same from the
hands of the depoiler requested to meet at the
Court House in Tunkhannock, on Saturday evening,
january 4th 1869, at o'clock, for the purpose Of
Organizing " Democratic Central Association in
order to carry out more eectuay the objects above
set forth.
1t is expected that auxiliary Associations will be
formed in every township in the unity to more ef-
fectuay carry forward the great work auspcious-
ly begun by the people.
Let every friend Of his country and Of Constitu-
tional liberty attend aud let watchword be
" Resistance to tyrants is obedience to God"
By order Of the Democratic County Committee.
J.V. SMITH, Chairman.
Wyoming democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Wyoming Co., Pa.) 1867-1940, 1867-12-18

HoHoRABLE GEO. SHARsw ooD,-On Mon
day last, the Hon. George Sharswood took
his seat as Judge of the Supreme Court OF
Pennsylvania On last Saturday morning,
Judge Sharswood's long connection with the
District Court Of Philadelphia closed. The
Court room was crowded and an address Of
farewell was delivered by David Paul Brown
ESQ.,, on behalf of the members of the Bar,
to which the Judge made a brief reply. H
was held in high esteem by the members ol
the Bar of Philadelphia, and the separation
of the relations in the Court over which
Judge Sharswood presided for so many years
will seem strange. He will make an able
Judge of the Court to which he has been
elected, over which Tiighman, and Gib-
son, have presided,
Wyoming democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Wyoming Co., Pa.) 1867-1940, 1867-12-18

DoN'T LIKE GRANTS TEsTIMoNY.-A
Washington correspondent says The lead-
ing Radicals in both houses are intensely dis
gus ted with Gen. Grants testimony before
the Judiciary Committee. They threaten to
annihilate him politically before their nomi-
mating convention meets next summer. The
Chase men are in high feather over this au
thoritalive expose Of the status of their most
formidable rival"
Wyoming democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Wyoming Co., Pa.) 1867-1940, 1867-12-18
REGISTERS NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given to all persons interested
that the following accounts and claims have been
filed in the Registers Office in and for Wyoming Co.
will be presented to the Orphans Court to be held
at Tunkhannock, in and for the same County on
Monday the 2uth day Of Jan. uext, for confirmation
and allowance
Final account of C. c. Mills, Administrator of the
estate of T. p Mills, late of Tunkhannoek Boro.,
decd. Filed Nov 18th 1867.
Widows claim in the estate of Richard Brungess,
late of Windham TIP decd. Filed Dec 7th 1857.
0. L. PARRISH Register
Registers Office. Tunk. Dec. H. 1857,
Wyoming democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Wyoming Co., Pa.) 1867-1940, 1867-12-18

THE BLACK Art IN PoLITrcs, BY the
disfraichise ment of threefonrths Of the
men of the South, and the enfranchisement
of the emancipated slaves, the radicals hope
to elect the next President. They fear the
loss of the Middle States, most Of the
Western States the Pacific States, the
Border States, - and good portion Of New
England. Hence their black Reconstruc-
tion scheme. Southern States could not be
controlled in their interest, so thro' the black
vote, they affected to regard them out ofthe
Union. So soon as they can manage those
States, through negro voters they will pro
nounce them in the Union. This may be
fairly styled the black art in politics. 1t is
the N iserable thimble-rigging of desperate
politicI iugglers. With them the Union is
the Little Joker. "Now you see it, and now
you don't see it." But some of the people
who have attended the Radical show and
paid dearly for back seat in the pit, are
beginning to be "amOngthe missing" ."-Ez.
Wyoming democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Wyoming Co., Pa.) 1867-1940, 1867-12-18
Lehigh Valley Rail Road.


ped from the Easton Journal, of the oper.
ations of this Company for the past year !:
Fiscal YEAR OF The LEHIGH VALLEY
r. R.-Saturday, November 30th, closed
the Rscal year Of this corporation, and
shows that under the workings of IFS eff
cient officials there is large increase 10
the business of the road for 1867. The
increase of coal tonnage is large, as will
be seen by the following exhibit:
Coal carried over the main line and
branches for year ending Nov. 30th,
1867 ........ .......'..'... ..."2, $50 l56 10
! Wyoming Region .274, 1913 IA
| HaxIeton, " : ........ .775,3 l8
| Beaver Meadow .........5 577 678 05
1 Mahoney Region, .........452S36 I9
showing an increase of 42,442 90 over the
season of 1866. The shipments by rail
east from Mauch Chunk show more of an
increase. and foot up 2l7,746 1S tons, or
lc3 per cent '~' srs
To transport this large amount of coal
cannot but tax the energies of the officers
OF the road to the utmost, and when we
take into consideration that no detention of
any account was occasioned during the
year, we may safely conclude that the Le-
high Valley Railroad is managed with the
utmost skill and prudence--a fact most
gratifying to the stockholders.
The coal tonnage is not the only in
crease of the business of the road. The
freight department shows an increase over
the receipts of 1866 Of II per cent, and
the receipts Of the passenger department
show gain of log per cent, over the re-
ceipts of 1866. ..e. "a &c..
1t should be remembered that the road
was only completed to the Wyoming Val
ley during the past Summer. 1t is now in
operation up to the Lackawanna at the
north end of Pittston. The blidge at that
point being about finished, and the grading
and other work along the line of the canal
northward being nearly done, we think we
can safely calculate upon taking the cars
at this place Tor our next fourth of July
excursion. The road from TowaHda to
the State line is now in operation, so that
there only remains the link between that
place and Pittston to be built, to secure
through trains from the New York IL Erie
r r. at Waverly to New York and Phil
adelphia. This, at the longest we think
will be consummated in the early part oi
the year SO. ... 3D.. ..r......
We notice by our exchanges that this
company are offering for sale, at their Of
fec No. Alp Walnut street, Philadelphia
| 100000 of the first mortgage bonds Of
the Pennsylvania and New York Cana
and Railroad Company. The Lehigh Val
lev r. r. Co. has control of the road and
guarantee the puuctual payment of the
principal and interest They are seven
per cent. coupon bonds, interest payable
semi-annually on the lst of June and Isl
of December, aud will be disposed of at 81
per cent.
At this rate these bonds afford better
and safer investment for monied men than
any now in market, not excepting the 100:
of the United States. Being secured by a
first mortgage on road and improvements
which when completed will be one OF the
best paying in the country.
Wyoming democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Wyoming Co., Pa.) 1867-1940, 1867-12-18

THE ELECTION FRAUDS IN PENSsYL
vANIA. The Philadelphia Age sets forth
the full particulars of the election frauds
committed by the Commissioner appointed
by Gov. Geary, of Pennsylvania, to take
the votes of the soldiers at Fort Delaware.
The following facts are. proved:
"Four persons, three ofthem minors, and
not one of then, RESIDENT voted an Company
L. These fabricated returns represented that
sixty persons voted. The Poll Book sets
out the names ofthese sixty voters, Fifty
four of these names are fictitious. Twenty
eight persons only six of them enlisted in
Penn 1vcted in Go. Il. These fabricated
returns represent that 63 persons voted
The Pol-Book sets out the names of 63
persons 54ot sOhh are fictitious. Connected
with these proofs of the crimes the returns
exhibit certificates prepared with clerky
neatness, well calculated to cheat the reader
purporting be signed by judges and
clerks of the election These signtureas
number "a in the Poll-Book of Col, and
% in the Poll Book of Go. K.
The Age asks if this gross fraud IS to &C
uppunished, and says: .#'.
1t adds one dark feature to this black
transaction, that, the whole scheme even
if the signatures and names are genuine and
| the soldi, rs were residents was fraud
There was no law in existence to auth
orize the proceeding. The war is over, tho
volunteers of the State have long been out
Of service. Gov. Geary's commission to
Henry Mitchell, Esq, as he is styled
therein was an act outside Of the law, and
though the Governor is not responsible fol
the abuse of his commission, yet he j;
responsible for an act which invited, anC
We may add, directed his agents to obtair
Votes OF the soldiers at Fort Delaware, will
a view that they should be counted as part
of the vote of the election of this common
wealth.
Wyoming democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Wyoming Co., Pa.) 1867-1940, 1867-12-18
Wednesday, Dec. 1S, 1867,

F ADVERTISING AGENTS, EX>
CHANGES, and all others rested, will
please note the CHANGE of TITLE, ofthis
aper, from THE NORTH BRANCH DEM
OCRAT to WYOMING DEMOCRAT.
Wyoming democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Wyoming Co., Pa.) 1867-1940, 1867-12-18
DISSOLUTION NOTICE.

THE Copartnership heretofore existing between
Il Crane Lull, of the Borough of Tunkhannock,
has this day been dissolved by mutual consent The
business Will be continued at the old stand by f. NJ
Crane, to whom the partnership accounts have been
assigned, and with whom all settlements must be
made. F. NJ. CRANE,
GEO. NJ LULL.
Tunkhannock, Nov. s. 1867.
All persons indebted to the above firm, by note,
book account or otherwise, are requested to make
immediate settlement of the same.
F. NJ. CRANE
Nov. 8, 1857
Wyoming democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Wyoming Co., Pa.) 1867-1940, 1867-12-18
BRIDGE NOTICE.

The stockholders of the Tunkhannock Bridge art
requested to meet at the office of Wm NJ Piatt, OF
Saturday next the 2lst inst for the purpose of fix
ing upon plan of bridge, kind of timber to be used
and considering other matters of importance.
A full attendance 10 desired,
Tunk. Dec. l7th 1867, PER ORDER.
Wyoming democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Wyoming Co., Pa.) 1867-1940, 1867-12-18
SHERIFF5 SALE.

DY virtue of a writ of Lcrari Faeias to me dIrec-
ID ted there will he exposed to Public Sale at the
Court House in Tunkhannock, Wyoming Co. Pa.
ON SATURDAY, JAN. 18th, '67 at o'clock p NJ.
The following described Building and lot of ground
OF James E. Howe and C. D. Wilson, Terre Tenant
lot piece of ground situate in the Township of
Nicholson, county of Wyoming, and State of Penn'a.
Bounded on the North by public highway, East by
lands of Mrs. - Colvin, South by land of Ed
ward Hand and West by land formerly owned by
B. NJ. Stone. The building is wood, the main part
two stories high and twenty -four and half feet In
front by thirt yone and half feet deep, with an
on the east side Of main part, being sixteen feet
square one story high with stOOp on two sides OF
of same.
Seized and taken in execution at the suit Of W.
Griffith, vs. James E. Howe and c. d. Wilson. er-
re Tenant
And will be sold for cash only by
NJ. w. DEWITT, Sheriff
Tunkhannock, Pa, Dec. Hth.
Wyoming democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Wyoming Co., Pa.) 1867-1940, 1867-12-18

GERMAN, FRENCH, ENGLISH and other FRUIT
and ORNAMENTAL TREES,
SHRUBS and PLANTS,
now have opportunity Of doing 50 by application
20 the subscriber, who fer two or three years past
has male annual iInportations from German Nur-
series and Seed Growers, the largest in the world
Seventy different varieties Of imported fruit trees
planted la spring and the year before by their ex-
cellent condition and rapid growth attest their ready
accimation nd peculiar adaptation to this soil
Especial attention is called to the dwarf trees
suitable for gardens and front yards, which, unlike
those sold by most tree pediars here, are genuine
dwarfs and not low standards. These dwarfs bear
fruit in the first and second years after planting
ny of them as they arrive are filed With fruit
blossoms. Many of the best European varieties are
rarely known here, and very few have yet tested our
unsurpassed foreign varieties
Farmers inclined to try different European seeds
can be suppl ell in large small quantities to wit
C0 sorts of grass ana clover mixtures of grass for
horses, cattle and sheep, adapted to dry land, wet
land, and under trees Many celebrated kinds OF
gram and turn'ps for feeding.
For further particulars apply to
A. MEGGENH0FES.
Tunkhannock, Pa Dec. Is. 1861 If.
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ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE,

Letters of administration having been granted to
the undersigned, upon the estate of Abraham Cas-
terlne, late of Nicholson Tp., Wyoming Co. Pa.
deed ALI persons indebted TO said estate are mott
fed to make immediate payments, and those having
claims against the same requested to present
them duly authenticated for settlement to
'JOATHAM ii CASTERLINE,
Administrator, or to his Attorney T. j, CHASE.
Nicholson, Pa Nov. 2l, '67 v7nl7-6w
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ME"
Je,celry StOre!!
p. G.. BURNS e. BRO.

Z Us W IlN - " oltOI 4
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STOCK OF JEWELRY
Of the latest styles.
GOLD RINGS, l9 Carets fine.
SOLID GOLD SETTS JEwELRY,
Gents Masonic and Scarf Pins,
Sleeve and Collar Buttons, &C., &c.
Solid and Plated Silver Spoons,
Forks Napkin Rings,
Fruit Knives
Cake, Pie and Butter Knives,
Castors, Cake and Card Baskets,
Butter Dishes
Sugar Bowls,
Spoon Holders,
FoiKs, Spoons,
Nut Picks. &c, &c
From ROGERS BRO : Silver Plated Ware Co.
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SAYS the ". Y Tribune" We object
to the Grant movement that il is of the
nature of the ostrich's simple strategy, that
deceives only himself"
Wyoming democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Wyoming Co., Pa.) 1867-1940, 1867-12-18
AUDITORS NOTICE,

THE undersigned having been appointed by the
L. Court of Common Pleas of Wyoming county an
Auditor to distribute the fund arising from the Sher
IFS sale of the real estate of Stephen b. Hunt will
attend TO the duties of his appointment at his office
in Tunkhr mock Borough Thursday, December
26th 1867 at 10 o'clock A, NJ, at which time and
place all persons interested in said distribution
requested to present their claims or be debarred
from coming in for a share OF said fund.
HARVEY SICkLER, Auditor
Tunkhannock, Dec. 3, lS67.r7niSw4.