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The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1861-03-21
=" OUR PATH. ,

ualer the abore captilss the Laparte CntoR Of
,s, week had aA article that slvorcd pretty strong
Of the doctrine Of negro egaa ~. We have not
tne to netice J.: :; length bu. merely give ~ i,
sample of the real sentiments II the greater pSr:
Of the opposition Press and gives NJ snnistahable
evidence - - what tie Republican party has
g,een laborng to accomplish The i,aioR has al
GAYS scen rcgarsed rs one Of the most Conserva.
;ive and rsederate Journals IN the Safe. Il has
always hesn conducted III very gentlemanly and
courteous manner s o far as we know, and there
sure. whs. re say Of it is not said through any
,lisrespcs we havs for the editors ef that paper,
but because it comes from reliable Republican
oryaa-ona that is entitled 20 the respect fer its
esndor. The article referred To opers with the
this sentence
q One of the carlnsl points Of he Republican
creed is tie UNITY or TIE Eryis RACE.
After this, he Union goes to state that all
Lman races are " one fes! and blood, " and calls
Divine Re, elati- u and History its aid in at
tempting 10 establish IT'S doctrine OF the ." unity Of
tie human race y OF History the Union makes
the remark that Cop Is IN Hi,roRr aad it Is by
the means which lis pages record that he has de-
terrnined brin consciousness Of that unity
nhieh originally e1istedi in form, andi IN fact, but
which APPARENTLY has bad nc exis;ance from tirne
ImI emo id
The Union evidently thinks, and j. fact, indirect
y states, that the equality OF the races IS only
question of time as will be seen by the closing
paragraph OF the article referred We itaiirise
s0mO OF Tie most important phrasts and the les,
seLtsncc:
In conclusion VIC will say that We bell ve thai
neither Christianity, Philosophy necessity inter
vens to justify anal amsson At the present time.
But we should cherish belief in The unity Of The
Atfna-n f,,siiy fer. contrary opin;or iI.clcs
10 disregard the rights of those whom accident or
misfortune has placed within their power IN this
way alone can solve tbs mystery Of human cx-
istcnce. and such faith anInates TO sxtsnd the
high privileges which enjoy to al the tribes Of
earth Cold, indeed. must that mind be which does
no, delight in the gra: and beautiful thought that
4" Good time Is coming when all mankind shall
enjoy one religion oIls government and social
position.
The las; sentence in th> above quotation is
eloQu,ntiy Abolition-negro equasv-in senti-
rnent and construction. .. 1t speaks for tself.''
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1861-03-21
TEE WAR PARTY IN THH SENATE

Last Friday, The party attacked Judge Dong
las in the Senate in regard TO his remarks on IL,
frssiden; Inaugural which we publish TO day
No sooner had he finished his remarks, than tn,
secessonis:s and eoeIcicns,s attacked him 10 til,
number of i half dozen Or more but in this, as il
al former debates. he proved invincibe and CO n'
off in flying colors. Henry Wilson. Massachu
sents Aboliti7nists, opened the attack, BY indulg
ing almost exclusively in personalities, ani con
Guided by saying that the present Administration
would make known It's views and policy through
gentlemen in whom It had seine confidence. Tt
this Douglas replied that the Administration had
already made known its views and policy, in tho
Inaugural; and that what he was commenting
fpon. A home thrust in regard to his PERSONAL
ties completely silcnced the gentleman
Not wishing the country to witness such an in
glorious defsat of the Administration party. with
out still greater effort, Senator Fesscnden, 4
Black Republican from Maine, attempted to extri.
cate his friend from ths dilemma in which he
was placed, but Jared about as badly. During the
debate which followed he stated that Douglas had
previously referred to him, which Douglas denied,
saying, The Senator attaches more Importance
to himself thll others do. lie ia respectable. de-
bates very we'll and he should no. think allusion
mad" to him; there other people than hi
SELF Fessenden thought Douglas had merely
made slip OF the tongue in saying the Senator
from Maine. Douglas replied. -" ,Fhen make q
correction. the Senator is bound TO accept. ! say
the statement is false, and the Senator ought TO
know IT," fessenden eng red if Douglas recog-
nized the code Of honor. to which Douglas replied
that he could find out by making inquiry in the
proper manner.
Hale, of New Hampshire, followed Fessenden,
with quotation from the Bible. TO which Douglas
replied:
"Come on . make attack after attack get your
quotations in advance l ready 10 meet you .
The Scnltor from Massachusetts led OF in mis-
cradle personal attack the Ser from Maine
followed, when the Senator from New Hampshire
came in with what he called written speech.
expect TO give them some trouble during this sess
ion. now their schemes do mean that they
shall not break up the Union and draw the coun-
try into war"
This bold stand for the Unon--his dcGance OF
the entire war party and the patriotic and thrill
lag sentiments TO which he gave utterance. called
forth such an ouburst Of applause as las net been
heard before during the session
Douglas star Is still in the ascendant. No man
in the nation can cope with him in debate. Or eI-
eel him in patriotic sndeavorsto benefit the whole
country. Scetiopasm, North or South, can nei-
thcr silence or intimida;e HIS.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1861-03-21
PRESTO CHANGE.

1t MAS amusing to see the countenarces Of the
Republicans when the news of the contemplated
evacuation of Fort Sumter, eived. Our
Eeishhor up street was going to have party arise
in the North, that would sweep the whole nation.
Some thought it was gre calamity and others
Thought il w2s just the thing. llca Who would
have been ready to Join mob for the purpose OF
hanging Buehanaa sad his cabinet, if they had
contemplated such thing. turn round and
say that they ex Get Iinsoln is righI--that he
knows best--and that it is our duty, as loyal cti-
zens, support hirA IN whatever policy he may ad-
opt for he settlement oil our national troubles
Such men profess to be acting under The mantle of
patriotism, when in truth, it is nothing but party
ism, for il e other than Republican Admins
tratinn should pursue the same course, having in
ylsw the same ends, they would do all in their
power TO prevent its success. We advise all such
to take their position III der the wing of the Ad-
minstraton aud be prepared to endorse every
change in its p)licy and principles.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1861-03-21
Self-straining Milk Bucket

STATE OF INDIANA In Common Pleas
STARKE COUNTY, Court of Starke Co,
J Ind. May term 1861.
Notice is hereby given, that David {. Castlemen
executor of the last wall of Joseph Camp deceased
has filed his petition to sell the real estate ofthe
decsdent, his personal being insufficient TO pay
his debts and that said petition i'll be heard at the
next term of the Court of Ccmnos Pleas of said
County,
OLIVER II. T. HOWaG AN. e. c. CT
A W F-srrr, Auorre- nitf
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1861-03-21
Married,

On the l4th inst, by Rev Mr. Shuster Mr.
JoHS FELpoN to Miss CArrARIvR FKSEsE all of
German township, Marshall Co.
We wish you, much joy, JoHN-fkewse yonr
fair Bride;
Through the journey of Life m.y you peacefully
glide.
May the lore of each other, through your life
time increase
And your life be made happy bv marrying Miss
FREEsr. s.
On the 10Th :nst., by Isaac Whistler ESQ.
Mr. RoBtRT BENNY to Miss REBEcCA CONNER, all
of Elkhart Gu.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1861-03-21

politicians to their right minds, aud VIC do enter.
tain the hope that they may yet have the eff
feet upou Mr.. Packard, editor pro TEN of the La
Porte Herald, and also, the Hon. Schuyler COL
fax, who, BY hars ngues on the slavery question
has done much harm in this district.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1861-03-21

IL" MAsTENTA's VARIETIES, a novel enter
tainmert which is highly spoken Of BY persons who
have i, will be WeStervelt's Hall Friday
and Saturday evenings. March 22d and ODD. Low
of music. fun, and the Inarv elous. will doubt
less find food fer enjoyment.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1861-03-21

CONCERT CRAwFoED, will give anoth
er Concert to night, at Westcryclt's Hall. We
have heard that Miss Crawford is q very worthy
young lsdy-possrssing much D,usical talent-and
that her Concerts give general satisfaction. We
hope TO see the Hall crowded TO night
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1861-03-21

3J " c arc under obligations to Mr.. p. McDoS-
AID for portion of the editorial matter which
appears in this weeks issue. We have been alb.
sent Oh business.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1861-03-21

Gen. Porter has chartered the steamer Rusk 10
transport some or 400 Federal troops to Tortugas
and Key West, where they will rs-embark for the
North.
New York, SATURDAY, March l6.
! The Times Washington correspondent SAYS the
Cabinet came to no decision yesterday on the pro-
posed evacuation of Fort Suater. in opposition to
which some very strong arguments were made.
Recent letters from Major Anderson resent with
Indignation the insinaaton against his disposition
to hold the fort to the lasr extremity.
Dispatches from, Columbus Ohio, announce 90
ballots in the Republican caucus for candidate for
Senator. Sherman was withdrawn but win prob
ably be brought forward again, stronger tnsn be
fore.
Herald's Correspondence
A member Of the Virginia Convention called OH
the President to day. who assured him that no YES
SCI would be sent South with hostile intentions,
and there would he nothing done in regard to the
affairs of the South for sixty days, and that il was
his purpose to estors peace and prevent the she'd
ding of blood.
Intelligence from Baltimore says the first
sistsnce to Federal authorities will be there
nc purpose OF the Secessionlsts Is said TO be 10
resist any Republican taking possession of Govern
ment Offices in Baltimore to the last
Intelligence from Charleston states that there
exists pretty strong pa ty in South Carolina op-
posed 10 ratifying the Montgomery Constitution
VINO will resist it at every point.
The government OF the secseding States has APP
pointed w. l.. Yancey, p. "A. Post, o. w Msnn
IN T. Butler King as special Commissioners to
England and France obtain re enhance of
OF the independence Of the Confederate s tates,
and TO make such Commercial arrangrrne nts as
their joint interest may inspire.
Tia revenue vssssls added to the feet are in
tended to augment the respectable coast guard.
The Tribune says:
Our Charleston correspondent writes to us that
that the shot fired the other day at Fort Sumter
the result ola deliberate plan try the tenn
per OF Major Anderson, and that the statement
that il was ions accidentally is an unblushing lie
Washington dispatch 70 the paper says
upon the day of Major Andelson's last statement
70 the War depart ent his stock of bread was re
duced to fourteen sys and rice to about twenty.
three with the oti or supplies hand he might
maintain himeclfa month.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1861-03-21

Gen. Porter has chartered the steamer Rusk TO
transport some or 400 Federal troops to Tortugas
and Key West. where they will rs-embark for the
North
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1861-03-21

NCTICE is hereby given, that the business o.
y the Branch at Ply mouth OF the Bank OF the
State of Indiana. and the power Of the Branch
Directors and officers over tie same, was SUS
PENDED on the 18th inst, by the Board of Di
rectors of said Rank
ii. P Holbrook. Esq, has been appointed Re
ce liver of said Branch, and will pay any balances
that NAV be due Depositors. The circulating notes
Of the Plymouth Branch will continue to be re-
ceived. at par, by all the other Branches.
ii. N'CULLOCH,
March is, lS6l-6t4 Pres. B'k State Ind.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1861-03-21

DE IT ORDAINED, by the President and
I'D Trustees of the Corporate Town of Plym
outh. in the County of Marshall, and State Of IN
diana, that the owners of lots numbered o. %
and "a IN the original plat of the Town OF Plym
outh, be, and the same hereby are. required to
Build side walks on the sides of the above mum
bsred lots that front on Michigan street said aide
walks to be laid on three s.rngers four feet wide,
and OF the material commonly used in laying walks
in said Corporation.
And it IS HEREBY made the duty of the Mar
shall of the said Corporation TO see that tie above
specified walks be constructed according to tn. re.
quiremcnts of this ordinance and if the same be
not completed within thirty days from the publica-
ton OF this Ordinance, it is hereby made the dutr
of said Marshal TO proceed to construct the same
and return tie cost OF sa 4 construction to the
Clerk of the Corporation, who shall place the
same on the Corporation tax duplicate sgainst
said lots.
WiTNEss A. G. STALEY,
President Board Trustees
d. E. FASFALKESBUxGH. Clerk of Pl mouth
Cooperation. m,rl4.7t3
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1861-03-21
Corporation Ordinance

All furniture Warranted as Represented
narl4 7rn3.
Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1861-08-15
Beautiful Extract.

1t cannot be that earth is mans only abb
ding place. 1t cannot be our life is q bubble
cast up by the ocean of eternity, to float a
moment on its waves and sink into nothing
ness. Else, why is it, the high and glorious
aspirators, which leap like angels from the
temple of our hearts are forever wandering
about unsatsfied Why is it that the rain
bow and the cloud come over us with a beau-
ty and then pass off and leave us to muse
upon their loveliness Why is it that the
stars (which hold their festival around the
midnight throne are set above the grasp of
our limited faculties mocking us with their
unapproachable glory? And finally why is
it that bright forms Of human beauty are
presented to our view and then taken from
us leaving the thousand streams Of life flow
back in Alpine torrents upon our hearts,
We are born Of higher destiny than that o
EARTH There is a realm where the rainbow
never fades--where the stars will be spread
out before us like the Islands that sumber
on the ocean, and where the beautiful things
which are before us like shadows, will
stay in our presence forever.
Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1861-08-15
A Glorious Epitaph.

On grave stone in New London,
Connecticut, appears the following in
scription records of ancient Greece
or Rome do not cxhibita nobler instance
of patriotic heroism:
On the 9Th of October, 1881, 1900
British troops fell on the town with fire
and sword A line of powder was laid
by them from the magazine of the fort
to the sea. there to be lighted-thus to
blow the fort into the air VIM. Hot
man who lay not far distant, beheld l.,
and said to one of his wounded friends,
who was still alive: we will endeavor
to crawl to this line We will wet the
powder with our blood. Thus will we
with the little life that remains in us,
save the fort and magazine, and perhaps
few of our comrades who are only woun-
ded.' He alone had strength to accom-
plish els noble design. In his Thirteenth
year he died on the powder he had over
flown with his blood. His friends and
seven of his wounded companions, by
that means had their lives preserved
I After this simple narrative are the
following words in large characters;
Here Rests William Hoffman,
Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1861-08-15
PLAYED Out Characters.

Since the return of some of the regi
ments which took part in the Bull Run
engagement, our exchanges, particular
ly in New England. began to be rich in
interesting anecdotes of personal adv o.
ture and escape. 1t would be well en-
ough to avoid the following convention
al characters who turn up after every
noteworthy battle, viz: l. The conven-
tional pious soldier; whose little Bible
carried in his breast pocket, received
tho bullet and saved his heart. 2. The
wicked militia man, with gin flask in
one pocket d pack of cards in the
other, and lie with bad wound in the
groin between the two; for of course no
well direc- d bullet would consent to
act as special providence in such a
case. B The very old so Ter Of tales,
who cones out of action wi a bullet
in his watch. the fortunate interposition
of time having prevented the soldier
entrance upon eternity. One or two OF
these scock actors appear in New Ha-
ven paper of yesterday, and it is under,
stood that they are engaged for the sea-
son' in the rural districts. s.-Pcst.
Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1861-08-15
Chapter Upon CircumlOcutiOn.

A day or two since, an nnsophlstca-
ted darkey waited upon certain militia
ry gentleman with bill of S1.15 for
washing done at the camp hospital, which
after undergoing the rigid scrutiny by
the officer, was returned with tho follow
ing explanation, which the astonishcd
son of Ethiopia listened to with an e.
quail amount of wonder and perplexity.
This bill. said the gentleman, will
first have to be sent to the Quartcrmas-
r-geueral at Washington, and he will
report to the Adjutant-General, who will
lay it before the Secretary of War for
his approval. The Adjutant being sat
isfed, it will be sent to the Auditor OF
State, who will approve of it and send
it to the Secretary of the Treasury, who
will send it to the United States Treas.
ury. who will at once despatch an order
to the the Collector of this port to pay
the bill
The darkey relieved himself of a long
drawn sigh. Then, massa,' he remark
ed, dat last gemen you spoke of pays
for de washin, does heT
NO continued the other, he will
hand it to the Quartcrmaster; but there
is no such officer here at present, some
proper person must be selected for the
purpose, who must be appointed by the
Secretary of War, under direction of the
President, and his appointment must be
approved by the Senate. Congress not
being in session now, the commission
cannot be issued until after it meets
When this commission is received, the
Quartermaster will show it to the Col,
lector, and demand the funds. You
will then call upon him-he will exam
inc your bill, and if correct, he will pay
it, and you give your receipt.
! The unfortunate niger first scratched
his head, then shook it, and finally said
4 guess dis niger i'll hab to let di.
washin slide, but dis am dc last job
does for Uncle Sam, sah'-Cimcinnat'
! Enquirer
Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1861-08-15
Dead, Yet Living.

The cedar is the most useful when
dead 1t is the most productive when
its place knows it no more. There is
no timber like it. Firm in the grain
and capable of the finest polish, the
tooth of an insect wont touch it, and
time himself can hardly destroy it
Difusing perpetual fragrance though
the chamber which it cells, the worm
will not corrode the book which it pro-
tects, nor the moth CO. upt the garments
which it guards, all but immortal itself,
it transfers its amaranthine qualities to
the objects around it Every christian
is uset Il in his life, but the goodly ce-
dars are the most use. ii afterwards
Luther is dead but the reformation lives.
Knox, Melville and Henderson are dead
but Scotland still retains a Sabbath and
a Chr'atian peasantry, Bible in every
house, and school in every parish. -
Bunyan is dead, but his bright spirit
still walks the earth in its Pilgrims
Progress. Cowper is dead, but the
golden apples are still as fresh as when
newly gathered in the silver basket oi
the Onley Hymns. Elliott is dead, but
the missionary work is young. Henry
Martin is dead, but who can count the
apostolic spirits who, Phoenix like. have
started from the funcrcal pile! Howard
is dead, but modern philanthropy is only
commencing its career. Raikes is dead
but the Sabbath schools 60 on.
Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1861-08-15
NUM- SO.
Fighting on Equal Terms.

l will tell you little incident that occur
red in Georgia many years ago. Judge T.,
a celebr ated duelist, who had lost leg, and
who was known to be a dead shot, challeng-
ed Col. d., gentleman of great humor and
attainments. The friends tried to prevent
the meeting, but to no effect. The parties
met on the ground, when Col. D., was asked
if he was ready.
No, sir he replied.
what are you waiting for, then?' inquired
Judge rs second.
why, sir said Col. d., Il have sent my
boy into the woods to hunta bee gum to put
my leg in, for don't intend to give the
Judge any advantage over me. You see he
has wooden leg 7
The whole party roared with laughter, and
the thing was So ridiculous that it broke up
the fight. Col. ID. was afterwards told that
it would sink his reputation.
We'll, he replied, it can't sink me lower
than bullet can 7
But urged his friends, the papers will be
filled about you
We'll, said he, Il would rather fill fifty
papers than fill coffin ?
No one ever troubled the Colonel after that
Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1861-08-15
RciigiOtss Services.

Presbyterian-Liberty Street. Services in
the morning at 10! o'clock, and evening at
y. Pastor-Rev J. II. Symmes.
Eaqlish Luthera,l-Cornero OF Baltimoreand
Centre Streets Services in the morning at
lO4 o'clock, and in the eveninga a O'Clock.
Pastor-Rev. a. j. Wcddell.
Methodist EpiScopaI-Ccntre Street. Ser
vices in the morning at 102 o'clock, and in
the evening at J o'clock. Pastor-kcv. Mr..
Barnhart.
Methodist Protestant-Bcdford st. Ser
vicesin the morning at 1Ol o'clock, and in
the evening at u o'clock. Pastor-Rev G,
w. Burns.
Washington Street. Ser
vices in the morning at l02 o'clock, and in
the evening at 8. Rev. DR.. Spear, Pas
tor.
Baptist-Bedford Street No Pastor.
German LltHeraa-Bcdford Street. Ser
vices in the morning at 10 o'clock, and in the
evening at I o'clock Pastor-Rev. f.
WASHER.
81. Pahic's-Centrc Street. Services in
the morning at 10 o'clock, and vesperS at 4.
Pastor-Rev. Edward Brennan.
81. Peter and 81. Pam-Fayette Street
Services in the morning at 10 o'clock, and
vcspers a. u. Pastor-Father Scclos.
Jewish SyRagogWe-Baltimore Stree. Ser
vices Saturday morning at O'Clock. faS-
tor-Rev. A. Laser.
Second Germda Lutheran ChWch-Centrt
Street. Services in the morning at 10 o.
clock, and afternoon at p o'clock. Pastor
-Rev. Louis BiltZ.
Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1861-08-15
WeilingtOn's way with NOncOm-
battants.

Wellngton's plan would be n good one to
enforce against those whose curiosity to see
is stronger than their patriotism to fight
When importuncd at brussels by number
of amusement seekers among his own coun-
Lrymen to let them be spectators at the ap-
preaching battle at Waterloo, he at once con-
sentcd aud ordered them Immediately to be
armed, equipped and to take their place in
the ranks with the soldiers. General Scott
should issue an order that every civilian who
attempts to cross the lines on the eve of q
battle should be at once placed in the ranks,
where his curiosity can be satisfied and his
presence made useful.