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DEsfKuorIoa---1 EnKINs' STEAM
1UN AND TERRY's RIFLE.-The improvements
made OF late years in the manufacture of both
large and small arms have rendered compare
uveiy useless weapons that served their owners
well less than half a century ago. The greatest
acmevement Of modern science as applied to
the manufacture of riHed cannon was the inven-
ton Of the Armstrong gun, while the most i'm
proved specimen of small arms is considered to
be the Enfield rife. Both these arms are now
in use in the British army, the latter more gene
rally than the former, in consequence of its be-
ing an earlier invention. That these, however,
like their predecessors, will eventually be cast
aside for some new Improvement, there is little
doubt. The march of discovery is incessant, and
one military nation is always trying to rival an
other in the efficiency of its ornaments.
These remarks have been suggested to us by
our London correspondence, in which the writer
passes in review the merits of Perkins steam
gun and Terry's rifle, neither of which are yet
much known to fame. But according to his
statement, the former is an old invention,
which, although of the highest value, has never
yet had fair trial The inventors father and son,
We're natives of Massachusetts,, and the son is
now an engineer in London. 1t appears that
the steam gun was submitted to the considera-
ton Of the Duke Of Wellington, who, in 1925,
urged the British government to purchase the
patent for its exclusive use, at cost of $780,
600, but for some unexplained reason the nego-
tation did not take place. The merits of the
weapon consist in its superior force and econo-
my, as compared with an ordinary or even the
Armstrong gun, and If these are not greatly
overstated they are worthy Of the consideration
of our government at the present time. The
points enumerated in favor of Terry's rife,
which has already found its way into British
cavalry regiments, are Of sufficient Importance
to entitle it to the attention of the War Depart
ment. 1t is described as superior to the Enfield
rifle, so much in vogue; and if this is really the
case, it will, very probably, in the course Of
time supersede it. But little can be ascertained
of the utility Of arms Of this description till
we'll tried and proven by series Of practical
experiments in actual warfare. Whether Per-
kins' steam gun and Terry's rife would satisiac-
torily bear the test we are unable to say.
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BRYANTS' MINSTRELS, Mechanics Hall 472 Broad.
way.-ErnIoriAN Songs, DANCES &c.--RvAL DARx1ss.
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BARNuM's AMERICAN MUSEUM Broadway. --Day
and EyeDing-A HARD SrnuGeLr-rwo BuzzARps--I,EA Rs
SEA LIoS ARD OTHER CuuosriFs.
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Our NEW YORK TRooPs.--Sinee The battle of
Bull run the greatest enthusiasm has existed in
most of the loyal States 10 bring up the Union
army to an aggregate Of five hundred thousand
men. In Ohio forty regiments have already
been organized. and force of fifty thousand
more is held in reserve. Illinois supplies fifty
two thousand men Indiana ihirty-one thou
sand, and Massachusetts twcnty-one thousand.
New York which, under proper auspices, would
send one hundred thousand men 10 the war. has
contributed only thirty-eght, with ten besides
which have been accepted by the general
government. What is the cause Of this de
piorable reticence? 1t is owing TO the Mise
rablc arrangements that have been made by
Governor Morgan, and the utter disoFganization
Of the State Military Board, The men who
have returned from Virginia are not paid and
administrative ability is SO sadly wanting tbat
army matters 90 abeggng from sheer mis-
management,
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CANTERBURY MUSIC HALL, 5S5 Broadway
DAsCks, BURLssQUKs &c.

MELODEON CONCERT HALL, No $50 Broadway
SosGs DANCES, BuRLEsauEs. &o.-CnILD REGIMESr
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AERoNAUTIc VoYAGNG.-La Mountain still
continues his balloon ascensions at Fortress
Monroe, and we are told that on the 10th inst.
from which he could observe q wide extent of
country and take in all its principal details, in
Guiding the position and probable number of
the rebel troops and their field pieces. An ORR
ginal feature in these ascensions was the cir
cumstance of the balloon being attached by
rope to small steamer for the purpose of
posing it in fixed locality and the result of
the experiment was perfectly successful.
That La Mountain has demonstrated the utili-
ty of balloons for purposes Of military re-
connOissance to an extent so much greater
than did the Washington eyperimentalists,
is not surprising, when we remember
that the balloonists at Washington only as
cended 400 and COO feet. Moreover, a good
deal Of Importance is to be attached to his ex-
perience as an aeronaut. He is the man who
practically discovered the correctness of the
meteorological theory of the atmospheric cur
rent prevailing from west to east, by which il
was argued that q balloon might be easily ma
SiSa1eu HUN thAs ConsiheHe eo i1uioPe. A1e aiso
performed the celebrated aerial journey from
st. Louis to this State. We think the result of
his Reconnaissance sufficient to justify the
government in at once introducing the system
Of bal!ooning into the military service. In
order to fully utilize ii a practised Topographic
cal engineer would be required in each balloon.
But in all probability corps of these willing
to join in the enterprise could be readily Or
ganized. With balloons and instruments Of The
best manufacture, and properly qualified OBJ
servers, much more, we believe, could be done
than is even now anticipated.
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ADJUSTMENTS THIS EVENING.

WINTER GARDEN observation-disclosures O'RArrERrY--
PxGGY GREEN.
NEW DowERY THEATRE. Bowery.-EusrAcaE BAU.
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GAIETIBS CONCERT ROOM, 6I8 Broadway-DRAwryG
Roon ENTERTAINMENTS BALLsrs. PAsToalaEs FARcrs &C.
AMERICAN MUSIC HALL. 40 OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES RAJ
LET'S PANroMiMEs. &c.-PoRrRAT PAINTER
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1861-09-12
THE QUESTION SETTLED.

The question which has been frequently
asked what is 10 become Of those made
destitute by the heads of families volun-
teering, may now be regarded as finally
settled. The question was put to one of
our county officers, a few days ago, and he
replied that they will be sent to the Poor
House 1t would seem that prominent re-
publicans have been making every posi-
BILE exertion to persuade men to enlist,
many Of whom they knew could not leave
those dependent on them for support
without probability that they would De
compelled to live on charity. And now,
when there ia no probability that many
more of that class will leave their families
in destitute condition, they publicly de-
clare flat all who are not able to support
themselves must 90 to the Poor House.
A more inhuman declaration could not be
made. II would be better to throw them
into dungeon, for in that cause they
would not probably freeze to death.
The first out bursts of patriotism having
passed away as soon as their proffers of
aid were to be tested, such families as are
not able to take care of themselves are to
be thrust into the den, established and sup
ported by the county. Is this the fulfill
ment of the bright and glowing promises
made to to those who were persuaded to
enlist in the cause Of their country? Pat
riotism which is of such sudden growth
as that of the republican leaders of this
town cannot stand the financial test; it
never could
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1861-09-12

town last week, and finding them i'll suf-
fer:ng condition. applied to the same COM
mitteeman that gave such true(? report
of their condition to the husband and faith
er in camp, TO know what could be done
for their relief. and was very cody inform
ed that if they could not support them
selves they would have to go to the Poor
Housed And this is the manner in which
the great Union Committee take care of
the poor whom they pledge themselves TO
protect from want. They persuade men
to enlist, under promise that their families
shall be well provided for. and then when
called upon to redeem their promises, re
ply that if they cannot support themselves
they must be sent to the Poor House.
Those who enlist. leaving their families in
the care of such Union Committees as we
in this town, might as well dig their graves
before they start.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1861-09-12
The Clarksville Jellersonian says:

The GAINESVILLE Jellersonian says:
1.-The cars southwark have been crowd
ed the past ten days with SOutherners
who had been residing North, who had
been compelled to flee to avoid being press
ed into the Federal service. quite num-
Der Of them from Missouri"
A special from Richmond, of the 5th,
says
.Gen. Albert Sydney Johnston, senior
General in the Confederate army, has ar
rived. 1t is expected he will be assigned
to duty at Manassas.
The Richmond Dispatch learns that
Gen. Lee was at Valley Mountain on the
9Th ult., waiting for fair weather and
good roads to commence operations. The
Federals are strongly posted at Stalknak-
er's, about twelve miles distant, and be-
tween there and HuLtonville.
Louisville is full Of contradictory and
unreliable rumors, among which is one
that dispatch from jeff. Davis to friend
was exhibited to Johnson, chairman of the
Senate committee, to visit the Federal anc
and Confederate authorities in Western
Kentucky saying that he Davis approx
ed of the Confederate occupation at Hlck
man and Columbus.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1861-09-12
No PARTY Removals.

We have daily now account of the industry
of the Postmaster General in removing Democrats
and placing ultra Republicans in their places.
Among them we note the following in this State.
J. c. DAVIS, Postmaster at Davisburgh, remov-
ed.
o. f. Bell, Postmaster at Oxford, removed
A. Labor, Postmaster at Charleston, removed.
We are informed the person appointed in one OF
these places, has often denounced the Union as
rotten, and that it had better be broken up Such
acts are encouraging to patriots who are sacraf.
cling property and life to sustain the--country.-
Detroit Free Press
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1861-09-12

de IT ORDAINED by the President and
ID Board of Trustees of the Corporation Of
Plymouth. in the County of Marshall and State Of
Indiana that the following side -waks be
structed, to-wt: In South Plymouth, Drinks adj
dtion ia front of the Lots on the north side Of
the street running east and west, commencing az
Thomas Houghton's corner, running west 10 Mich
ican street. thence north to the bridge the east
side of Michigan street. And be il further
daincd that side walks be constructed in the orr
gnal plat of the town of Plymouth, as follows, to-
wit: On the south side of Walnut street, in front
of lots numbered l0l, l02, l03, lU4, and los;
said walks to be made four feet wide. and compos-
cd of the material commonly used in the constrnc-
zion of side walks in said Corporation.
And it is hereby made the duty of the Marshal
of the said Corporation to that the said walks
are constructed according to the requirements Of
this ordinance; and il the same be not completed
within thirty DAYS from the publication of tins Or
dnance, he is hereby ordered to proceed, accord.
ing to law, to construct the same. and return the
cost of said construction to the Clerk of said Cor.
poraton, who shall place the same on the Tax
Duplicate against the said lots.
Passed August 9Th, 1861. Published August
ODD, 1861.
WITNESS: NJ. Ii. RICE, Prest.
ID. T.. NANNALKENBuRGH,
Clerk Plymouth Corporation.
aug22 1903
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1861-09-12
From Secessiondom.

Louisville, Sep. 3.
The Charleston Mercury Of the 9Th says
that Capt. Coxetter, of the brig jeff Da-
Wis, had arrived, and was presented with
gold watch; and the Captain says that
full two weeks he was cruising for the
yacht Rebecca, Capt. j. G. Bennett, Jr.,
but without success.
The Charleston Courier of the 9Th says
that the whole coast of st. Augustine is
blockaded, but reports that vessels laden
with coffee and fruits ran the blockade on
the 29th ult., under a heavy fire from the
fleet.
Floridians think their batteries will eff
fectually protect them against Federal in
vasion.
Planters have unanimously resolved not
to ship Sea Island cotton either north or
south. the entire crop being pledged to
the Coufederacy.
The Nashville Union and American CT
the 9Th, says that 8, 500 Federal troops oc-
cupied Paducah on Friday, and had taken
possession of the telegraph office. marine
hospital, and branch bank Of Louisville,
tie coin from which had been removed be-
fore their arrival. The editor thinks the
movement indicative of an attempt to in
wade Tennessee from that direction.
The Charleston Mercury's correspond
ence, Goldsboro. N. c., 9Th. says that all
is quiet. There are no signs and no
expectations Of an attack--no indication
of movements to beat off the invaders
from thsir present position.
The Frodericksburgh (Va.) Recorder,
of the Sd, says that the mast Of schoon-
er is sticking out of the water near The
Maryland shore opposite Aqua, sunk by
Confederate batteries.
Urgent requests have been made to
place Gen. Bragg in command of the
threatened districts of n. G.
Passengers from Manassas, the 9th,
say that the Confederate killed three hun
dred Federals, losing twenty, in sharp
skirmish on the 4ih instant. taking posses
sion OF an important hill near Arlington
Heights.
A special to thes Knoxville Register,
from Lynchburg. the 9Th, says: Our force
is pushing forward toward Washington.
Halls Hill, which the Confederatcs took
yesterday after sharp fight. brings us
three miles nearer Washington than here
tofore. and our posts and flags are now in
full, sight Of the camp, court and capitol
Of the Lincoln government"
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1861-09-12
Southern News.
Louisville. Sen. 10.

Louisville. Sep. 10.
The late movements of the Federals in
Kentucky create considerable censterna-
ton South
The Tennessee papers demand prompt
action.
They say Kentucky neutrality has been
abandoned, and call for an earnest effort
10 sustain what they call the true people of
kentucky.
On the Sd, Major General Polk issued
general orders for all the officers and sold
iers of his department on Through, to re.
por. without delay.
The Richmond papers Of the 9Th con-
tain what purports to be a reliable estimate
of the Federal forces in and around Wash
ington. The total is put down at 49,
600.
The Atlanta (cieorgia) Confederacy Of
the 9Th SAYS there is little doubt that the
Confederate Government is in late receipt
of dispatches from their Commissioners
in Europe, the tenor of which is represent
ed to be that France. England and Europe
generally is greatly agitated on the Amer
lean question. and that recognition of the
Confederacy by the powers of Europe
will be shortly accomplished.
The Southern papers complain of the
fact that millions are sent North by the
banks and capitalists of the South for the
purpose of buying the bonds of the Con-
federate States at a deprecated value and
say this is equivalent to giving money to
the enemy to prosecute the war.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1861-09-12
WHAT DOES IT MEAN?
TIE WAY TREY Do 1T.

An instance Of the manner in which the
families OF volunteers, who were left in
the care of the Union Committee. are treat
ed. has lately come TO our knowledge, and
which is about in this wise:
A man, living in town, on whom wife
and family of small children were de-
pendent for the necessaries of life, was in
duced, in consideration of numerous prom
ises from the committee, or portions of it,
to enlist; and he is now in camp at La
Porte. Last Friday, several went from
here to LaPorte, and while they were there
this volunteer enquired Of one who was,
with others, instrumental in persuadipg
him to enlist. how his family were getting
along. and how they were provided for
The Committeeman replied that they were
getting along finely. and were well provi-
ded for--had everything that they needed
A gentleman standing by. a near neighbor
of the family gave the committeeman as
Hata contradiction as he could, by stating
that he was a 'd-m--d liar that the fam.
;lv had had nothing at all, except what he
had given them; and that if they had been
dependent alono on those who promised tc
maintain them, they would have starved
The father Of the wife thus left, came to
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1861-09-12
THE $500 FUND.

The public are somewhat anxious to
know if the 3 500, subscribed at citi-
zens' meeting in this place, last Spring,
has all been paid in; and if so, what dis
position has been made of it. Those for
whom the subscription was made. have a
right to know what disposition is to be, or
has been, made of it. Could no. the Com
mittee give the desired information. by
publishing an exhibit of the state of the
Volunteer Fund? There are some !aini-
lies of volunteers who need assistance, il
we are rightly informed; and, as the Com
funds. they should see that their wants are
attended to.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1861-09-12
WHAT DOES IT MEAN?

MArTINGLY says: 'In this place and vi
cinity there are dozen or two as rank
traitors as can be found in the South, who
are doing all they can against the govern.
ment, aud knowing their liability to arrest
and imprisonment. have, if we may be-
lieve the statement of one of the clan,
banded together for mutual protection. and
repair to the woods every day to practice
target shootirg g, &c. Is it not time the
Union men were arousing?" 1t would
have been great help to the cause of the
government if he had named the rank
traitors who have so Disconnected him
We know Of no men more entitled to that
appellation than such men as Mattingly,
who, while protesting great love for the
Constitution and laws, daily counsel vio-
lation of them, and advocate policy
which, If carried out. would trample them
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1861-09-12
SHOCKING.

A most frightful accident occurred on
the St. 10. 81 Hannibal Railroad, last Fri
day. The train approached bridge
which had been previously burned by
fends in human shape, SO that when the
train caIIv ii, tho locomotive and cars
were precipitated into the stream, dis
lance of about thirty feet. The latest ad-
vices put the number killed at twenty, and
wounded upwards Of forty. The passen-
gers were men, women and children.
What could possibly have been the object
of the fend in taking the lives of innocent
people is more than we can imagine. No
clue has been obtained of the perpetrator
of the outrage.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1861-09-12
WHAT DOES 1T MEAN?

Two or three boys. sons of Democrats,
have been seen with pocket-knives in
their hands The Union men should rally
at once.
1t is supposed, on good authority. that
there are half dozen democrats, in differ.
ent parts of the county. who keep guns in
their houses. and, what is still worse, have
been known TO shoot them off THIS can
be proven. Is it not time Union men
we're arousine? Is this not enough to
convince the most skeptical that democrats
are secessionists?
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1861-09-12
TELEGRA PHIC.

WASHINGTON, Sept. y.
| The Commercials dispatch says there was heavy
cannonading this morning in the vicinity of our
| lines, and it was rumored that the contest had
been commenced, but there is nothing reliable.
The special to the Post says
The sanitary commissioner has strongly urged
upon the War Department an increase of the hospi-
t.l Accommodations to the extent of Is 1000 beds
fitted up.
The defalcation of Purser Gallagher amounts
to over $4,000, o1v 900 of which is likely
! to be recovered.
At the camp of Colo lel Young's reg: nent of
kentucky cavalry, on Sunday, at noon soldiec
named Hepde son, shot another soldier named
Waiter White, who was performing duty as a
guard.
The War Department has issued an der that
volunteer cavalry resimelts o. twelve companies
Shall have three majors. of regiments of four,
eight to tel companies shall have Two majors in
stead Of one, as heretofore.
The Postmaster General has directed the mail
facilities to be restored to Paducah, KY, that
town now being in possession OF the Federal
troops, and the mails there are no longer tn mper-
cd with by the secessionists.
Commander Roam has w: i,ten a letter to the
Secretary the Navy, dated United States steam
er Pawnee, Hatteras Inlet. September 5th. of
which the following is extract: "Fiom .hc
best information | can obtain tea regiments have
been recalled from Virginia to this State. The
Secessionists residing near the water are fleeing
from their residences into the interior. The poor
cr classes are many of them Unionists, but are
afraid to show their colo.s.
New York, Sept. 9.-Ihe Marshal has instruct
Ell transfer agents Of the New York Central rail
road in this city not to transfer any more stock
standing in the names of Southern owners, nos TO
pay any dividends to such holders
The Posts special says that four rebel regi-
mcuts encamped on the creek near the Poto.
mae.
The rebels are surveying another hill intending
to fortfy it.
Two Notifications are being erected at BAL
timore.
The Government Attorney of MARYLAND is ac-
cused of being rebel sympathizer as he Ina taken
no steps to confscate the property of Maryanders
known to be in the rebel army.
Major Alexander has escaped from Fort Nc
Henry.
The Baltimore Secessio rsts are wrathy because
the Government prohibits the wearing of secession
cmblems.
Mr.. Sewell who was arrested with Bank of
England notes in his possession, supposed on rebel
account, has been released
Frankfort, Sept. "a dispatch from General
Polk to Gov. Mogollil was laid before the Lcgs-
lature this cvening--the substance thereof was ::
That he had occupied Columbus and Hickman on
account of reliabc information that the Federal
forces were about to occupy said points that he
considered the safety of Western Tennessee and
of the Confederate army in that vicinity, demand
ed their occupation 10y the Confederate troops, the
Fcderals had been drawn in line on the river oppo-
site Columbus, causing the inhabitants 20 flee from
their homes in apprehension Of its being possessed
by the Federal army General Polk proposes that
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1861-09-12
WHAT DOES IT MEAN?

The editor of the Rochester Mercury is
informed that when we have controver-
sy with an editor in neighborirg town,
we expect him to at least play gentle
man" until he can find an excuse for do
ing otherwise; and that as he seems inca
pable of performing SO meager part, we
must beg to be excused from noticing him
further until lie exhibits better knowl.
edpe of the code.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1861-09-12

under foot as eflectualIy as jeff Davis is
doing. The cry of traitor which Mating
ly is yelping at every man who does not
sing peans at praise to the Republican ad
ministration, is merely to direct attention
from the unconstitutional, illegal and ty-
raunical CT his own party, and not because
of any belief that they are traitors.