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The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1861-12-12

We present the views of the Louisville
Democrat for the consideration of the con-
sentative citizens of Indiana. 1t says:
We publish this morning the wicked
est document that ever emanaled from the
pen Of man and, to our shame be ii con
fessed, it Is by one holding high position
iii the National Government. 1t will be
seen that Cameron, the Secretary Of War.
has, contrary TO our expectations. advoca-
ted the arming of the blacks. We have
no language sufficiently strong TO express
our horror and Indignation at such a
scheme. and the bold, shameless effront-
cry with which 1t is advocated A scheme
capable Of being conceived only by a
heart utterly depraved. is maintained by
arguments worthy Of the mind that
conceived them. The right to arm slaves
is more than questionable, it is absolutely
and entirely damnable crime. The
proposition fills US with a sckening hor-
ror and disgust. Had Great Britain the
right to employ Indians. and to offer so
much for scalps in the Revolutionary war?
The whole civilized world has denounced
it. English statesmen have branded it
with the blacklist terms of opprobrlum.
Yet its whole black depravity is pure as
the undriven snow before the horrible
proposition of Cameron. 1t has not one
redeemlng feature. 1t IS totally. utterly
wicked carrying with it the utter des-
uuction OF the country, in the midst Of
brutal horrors which makes even the
popular stories Of St. Bartholomew appear
respectable. Ii the policy is carried out,
then the country Is certainly cursed.
There will be no place where tie Ameri,
can citizen can remain in safety tut. in
he ashes of ravaged fields, burning cities,
and broken and violated households, he
will curse the hour he was born. The
wicked. false impression which the Secre-
tary Of War tries to make, that this free.
ing aud arming will be injurious only to
the rebels. is too glaringly absurd for dis
cussion. Arm the slaves of rebels, and
the act will do as much harm 10 the I'm
ionist as the rebel. 1t changes. as we
have said before, the whole contest from
a sacred cause of religion and patriotism
a.. an Iohn Rrowp rai1 II Iocao If oar.
ried into effect. all the border slave States.
and. we firmly believe, some Of the con-
servative border free States. IL concludes
the war as elTectually as if hundred bat
ties had been gained by the Southern Con-
federacy.
There is but one conclusion TO which the
people will come, and that is that Mr..
Cameron must be removed. When this
policy was first preached, we stated then
the necessity plainly. The developments
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1861-12-12
VIZ. Escecllcr on Emancipation.

Rev. Henry Ward Beecher preached on
thanksgiving day to his congregation in
Brooklyn. On lie proposition to pro-
claim emancipation, in disregard of law
and constitution, he took decided view.
contrasting most favorblv with the twaddle
OF Charles Sumner, and presenting the
curious picture Of clergyman teaching
sounder political doctrines than United
States Senator. lie said
"Of all the advice that has been given,
while 1t may seem to those who know not
the nature OF our institutions most ration
al, there is none that chimes more with
the Northern feeling than this to make a
declaration Of enamel patton to settle this
difficulty; and yet neither the popular i'm :
impulse nor the foreign advice can be
followed. We must conduct this war by
and through our institutions, or else we
must declare that our institutions have
failed. and that we have reverted TO orig
inal principles. There is only one or the
other Of these courses. The last we can
not and shall not do. We are no; going
to say to the world that Republican insti-
tutions have SO signally failed that we
must abandon them and re-establish other
ones. No man will see that. We who
boast Of our Constitution, must not vo-
late 1t ourselves IN putting down those
Who violate it. We must not by congress
sional Legislation declare political enamel
patton. | wish we could. l wish Adam
had not sinned, and his posterly had not
been affected; but that does not help the
matter. | wisL our fathers had stood out
against what are called the compromises
of the constitution. Better then than now.
The serpent Just Matched is not halt SO
much to be feared as the serpent full
grown. Our troubles have increased with
every generation, and what is the use Of
signing over what can't be helped. Our
fathers signed the bond, aud We accepted
it. Can we afford to break it for the
sake of even SO magnificent result as the
emancipation of the slave Shall we rend
the crystal instrument-tle joy Of the
world and our pride -? 1t is very easy to
say. Now j! is state of war-let us de
clare emancipation The war has not
driven as out OF Institutions. We are not
ourselves in a state of rebellion We can
not expect By destroying the Constitution
10 put down the rebellion. If any one ask
me whether law or a Constitution are in
ferior to original principles of morality
and justice. say no; but plighted faith is
itself in nature of sacred moral prnci-
pie. Our faith is given and must be KEEP:
When we can not abide by our promise,
then, in methods expressly provided, we
must withdraw the pledge and the agree
ments of the Constitution, and stand apart
as two separate people.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1861-12-12
v"EsY ENANGaPiTE.

The Abolition Disunionists are con
stanlly prating about the emancipation of
the slaves bringing the war to close i'm
mediately. Suppose Congress or the
President possessed the power to enamel
pate all the slaves in the rebellious States,
and were to use it, what would it accom-
pIish for the Federal army, and IN what
way would it reduce or weaken the Con-
teGerate army? The idea is preposterous,
and, viewed with the fact that it's advo-
Gates are generally men of intelligence, is
ridiculous. An act. or proclamation.
emancipaling the slaves would be dead
letter, except in territory occupied by our
troops, and as the inhabitants Of such ter.
ritory are mostly Union men. the effect
would be damaging. inasmuch as it would
make enemies of those who are now our
friends. And where are the benefits to
the Union cause, which would arise from
such a policy? 1t would not weaken the
may be, conquered. We certainly do not
need them for soldiers,--we believe it is
the policy of the radicals to arm them.--
for notice has been issued from the War
Department by this same Simon Cameron
who Is So very anxious 10 put muskets iu-
to the hands of the slaves, that no mole
volunteers will be accepted--that the $780,,
900 which Congress authorized to be
raised, is now swelled to over 10000
Can it be that white men are TO be denied
the privilege Of fighting for the govern
ment which was made for them, for the
purpose Of making room in the ranks of
our army for the niggers But, we are
told, this policy is necessary to bring the
war TO a speedy and successful termination
AT the commencement Of the war, these
same worthless announced, with evident
gusto, that Southern men would rot fight
that they had no arms. and being en-
gagged in bad cause, would vanish before
our advancing columns nor, they shake
and tremble with fear. that our army and
navy Of 100000, well armed and equip
ped, cannot successfully cope with those
who were expected to vanish at our APP
proach, and cry aloud that the almighty
Niger be detailed to whip the rebels and
save the government. II the niger can,
and it should become necessary that he
should, save the government, it would OF
right belong to him, and he ought to have
it,
The Abo!itopists were anxious to get
into a war with the South, and are now
urging the adoption of a disgraceful poli-
ry to get out Of it. They arc badly whip.
ped now, and are talking about last ex-
tremities. before the conservative, real
Union men have got fairly to fighting.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1861-12-12
News SUMMARY.

A Federal regiment recently made a
reconnaissance from Port Royal towards
Charleston, going within twenty miles Of
that place. They captured three batteries
and spiked the guns.
Mason and Sidell have sent to Con
gress protest against their arrest.
All the troops on the Washington side
Of the Potomac were reviewed by Gen. Nc
Clellan, Friday.
Secretary Chase completed the Treasu-
~ report Friday.
Government feels no anxiety as to hos
tiites with England.
A Savannah dispatch states that rebel
Captain hal visited Tybee Island, and
saw no marks of the Unonists.
Ten thousand rebel troops have arrived
at Columbus since the battle Of Belmont
and more are TO be sent there.
There is a discredited rumor at Wash
ington that the rebels have evacuated their
position ai Acqula.
About $50 OF the prisoners taken at
Hatteras are to be released on parole this
week, an equal number OF Union prisoners
10 be returned by the rebels.
An order has been issued by Secretary
Seward preventing rebels from taking
slaves out of governmental custody.
Mason and Slidell have addressed a
note to Capt. Wilkes. thanking him for the
courteous treatment they received while
on the San Jacnto.
Obituaries of Senators Baker and Bing-
ham will occupy the attention Of Congress
on Tuesday and Wednesday.
A bill for the abolition Of slavery in the
District of Columbia will be introduced in
Congress this week.
There is a deputation "A, Washington
urging the location of tie National Armo-
ry at Rock Island.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1861-12-12
Aleu- rtisements.
NEW REMEDIES FOR
= = Z II NJ \ Il Q II II II CIl ~.
Howard Association, Philadelphia.

A Benevolent Institution est bshed by special
Endowmen for the relief of the Sick and
Distressed, afflicted with Nirulent and
Chronic Diseases, and especially for
the cure OF the Diseases of the
Sexual Organs.
MEDICAL ADVICE given gratis, 10y the Act
ing Surgeon.
VALUABLE REPORTS on SpermatorrhGa.
and other diseases of the Sexual Organs, and on
the New Remedies employed in the ospensasv,
sent i'll sealed letter envelopes free of charge.
Two or three stamps for postage acceptable. Ad-
dress DIR. J. SklLLIN HOUGIlTON, Howard
Association, No. > : Ninth ST. fhladel phia, Pa
December -, lS6l-l5v.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1861-12-12
From t.sc South.

Baltimore, Dec 8.
There has been no arrival from Old
Point today. No boat will be due till to-
morrow.
The following items are taken from late
southern papers:
Middle,ile, Ga, Dec. 5.
"a resolution has been introduced into
the State Senate, that the banks suspend
specie payment and issue Confederate
bonds.
Memphis, Tenn, Dec. 4.
The Avalanche of to-day says that the
Federal force between Bowling Green and
Louisville is $4,000, and that Generals
Johnston and Buckner are fully prepared
for them
"The Federal troops have left Cairo
and Z. cucah in large numbers. 1t is
that they are going to New Mad
rid % cut Of jeff. Thompson.
Cor siderable excitement exists in Ten
nessee consequent upon drafting They
desire troops 10 be raised on the volunteer
system.
"G. W. Johnson, Provisional Governor
Of Southern kentucky, has issued long
message.
Colonel john s. Williams troops,
numbering l.400, are encamped at Pound
Gap, and are suffering greatly for the want
of shoes, blankets and winter clothing
They are calling on the ladies for socks
and flannel shirts"
Louisville, Dec. O.
We have the following dispatches from
the South
Gen. Pope has been placed in command
of all the United States forces between
the Missouri and Usage Rivers.
Price is still near Osceola. and is losing
more men than he is receiving.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1861-12-12
Asit,iniSsI-I rs. sale

Notice is hereby given that the undersigned WILL
on the 2lst day of December, 1851. at the late res
idence OF Ziba " inget, deed, in Polk township in
this county, expose to public sale large amount
of personal property belonging to the estate OF the
said decedent, consisting OF household and kitchen
furniture, farming implements and utensils grain
and growing crops. stock of all kinds horses. cat
tie, hogs, &e, great variety Q,
art;clcs-all of which will be sold to the highest
and best bidder, at public auction. All sums of
three dollars and under. cash in hand; all sums
over three dollars at credit ofsix months, giving
notes with approved security, with interest from
date, waving valuation and appraisement laws.
SOLOMON PEARMAN,
dec5 15t3 Administrator.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1861-12-12
TzHE CABINET DIFFICULTIES.

There was no little excitement among
the people when the news of the disagree
ment between the President and Secretary
Cameron was received. The explanation
which we publish on the first page Of this
Issue, caused the abolition, negro worship
ing politicians to elongate their counte-
nances, and the true Union men to look
up with a new hope that all might yet be
well.
The Presidents modification Of Free
mont's proclamation. gave evidence Of
more stamina than his political opponents
had generally given him credit for but
his modification Of Cameron's negro
equality report eleva:es him still higher in
the estimation Of all who support the war
for tie Union, and not for abolitionism
The paragraphs which the President eras-
ed, and inserted substitute, advocated
the policy of emancipating the slaves. and
arming them TO fight for the Union and
liberty. Upon the refusal of the Secreta-
ry to alter or amend this portion of his re-
port the Presi dent proceeded to erase it
and insert a paragraph which has been
sntlv termed AS "harmless as a sucking
dove" Tie copies of the report which
had been forwarded to the principal cities,
were recalled by order Of the President.
and their circulation suppressed as far as
possible.
No act Of the President has given the
country such indisputable testimony that
he intends to conduct the war as near in
accordance with the constitution as cir
cumstances will permit, and no act Of his
has given such heartfelt satisfaction 10 the
true Union men. AS his modification OF the
Secretary of War.
In the expressive language of cotem-
:orary, we are almost led to excaim-
I}ully for Old Abe When he kicks
Cameron out Of the Cabinet, we will say it
certain.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1861-12-12
Richmond. Dec. 6.

ltlcbmOnG, Dec. u.
. Congress has unanimously ratified
the convention between r. II. L. Hunter,
Confederate Secretary of State. and the
Missouri Commissioners
'.Ths MemPis Avalanche, speaking Of
the Federal victory at MorriStown. East
Tennessee, thinks that Maj Gen. Critten-
den will overcome the Union force.
ut is announced at Men, his that the
Fede.als have become alarmed for ST.
Louis, and Mat Cairo and Paducah are
being evacuated by The Federal troops,
who are going to St. Louis with all posi-
bic dispatch.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1861-12-12

WE had intended reviewing some por-
tons of the Presidents Message. but as
many of the Republican papers have pitch
ed into it SO savagely, we concluded it
must be nearly right. 1t is 10 be hoped
that the President will get entirely right.
when we may hope for constitutional
prosecution Of the war, with prospect Of
success.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-08-22
SOUTHERNERS DISSATISFIED WITH THEIR
REBEL LEADERS,
1From the Ricilmol

From the Richmond Wing, August
We sec ntmaons in some of our cotemp orarcs Of al
legged hemcs for creating parties. The illusions may be
TO tn proceedings OF Congress in secret session. Of which
we know nothing. It is said that gentlemen from some
states sogth of disslse with of the actions
Of he government or OF some Of its members are dis
posed to form opposition, with the view Of nfusing
more vigor into the ex sting administration, and TO sub
situte different one at the next election. We
advised Of the particular of dissatisfaction
the extent of 1t; only infer that 1t grows out of
altered condition, and Las relation whatever the Oil
distinction of whig and democrat.
For our part We have very great aversion tn any hing
Ike party in such crisis as this We had hoped and be
evcd that he authority possessed the requisite
ability Tor conducting wisely and successfully the affairs
Of the governments and mertng, would the
hearty support OF an undivided people.
The existence Of party may be inevitable incident
to free government; but IN times like these, have
resources to waste IN party squabbes The united
eies o, the country needed for its salvation, and
should be devoted TO that end.
Party feeling being visible under existing circnm
stances may Justify the position Of those who thought
tie Confederate states committed an having any
election Of President The patronage attached TO ha,
Office though curtacd by our constitution rs still so
great t. excite or less the passions OF men, To
obvatc this result tt was proposed by some that in.
stead Of eccng President, the duties of that Office
should devolve upon the oldest Senator It may not be
too late yet 70 adopt this suggestion The end of govern
nent is the happiness and well being of the people and
the beet adopted TO end are those which
should commend tkemsevessto general favor We are
entering upoR new career wherein the old sys-
TEN has failed and should profit by the for our
future gaiil nee The laikee Executive has swallowed
MP the liberties OF The Yankee We have no fears
OF IKE result from President DAYS but cannot fore
and corruption Better guard asains, the possibility
while there is
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-08-22
PREP ARATIONs FOR THE RECEPTION OF
1lE PONY QlN CENlND II WON

lnC DOD1 VI NENE .HA l. L1ON.
The citizens q Easuord. Connecticut, held meeting
TO arrange for the proper reception and burial Of the
mains Of General Lyon, who killed at the battle Of
Wilson's Bridge, Missouri on the 10th inst. Committees
appointed to procure the presence II the Hon Gau
sha A. Grow at the lnnera possible and t, make ar
engagements for the The following resolutions were
passed.
Whereas have heard with great sorrow Of the death
Of Major General Lyon, who fell while braveiy LEADING his
troops in the late battle IN Missouri,
Resolved That deeply deplore the loss coantry
has sustained in the untimey death of gallant and GA
trioic soldier and skillful commander, whose a,e
achev mens were so full OF promise for the fuurc IN
quelliuE the foul rebellion
Resolved That his fellow townsmen while we mourn
our loss rejoice that have his birth spot among US
to cheer steadi'st devotion country and we
trust IS grave among us will ne the spot whore rpture
lation of his ami the vrtnes Of Sherman, Trunbuil
putngm and Others who have scu in this State de,
tenders OF Their countrys flag AMI supporters of its go
veynment.
Resolved, That sympathze with the family who
have lost brother but whose the nation Ionors
Resolved, That deem it cninentiy proper that we
should pay respects To his remains and his grave
is TO be among us, We, his fellow townsnien, will take
the proper measures to signify appreciation Of his
worth.
The following resolution was also passed.
Resolved, That Hon. Gausha A. Grow, fellow towns
man of General Lyon DC invited t. be present upon the
occasion Of General Lyons burial. special commit
tecIonathan Skinner Joseph 10 SGT and Rev. C. Cham
beranwcte appointed TO make known the request Of the
people OF hastiorA AMI request his compliance
Committee OF Arrangements, consisting Of the lead
make suitable arrang meB,s for his burial, was ap-
pointed
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-08-22

(TGSnl tue NStNu IuNNuer, AUGUST ~
The brig st. Marys Captain Bewer, from Sierra Leone
July r. arrived here this morning and reports that the
brig Flight, formerly OF ostoh had been captured by the
British vesse0f war Fa!oon and taken TO Sierra Leone
on Jtne 80. The Flight had $50 slaves board A
ansl schooner also eapared by British steamer
aud taken in July 2, Just she was about to take
cargo Of slaves board. We learn from Capt Brewer
that the Flight captured near ascension, and was
FIRST taken IN there. The slaves taken board
the Southwest coast They brought to Sierra Leone
and TO be sent 10 the West India ISLANDS appren
tees. The Flight was hauled upon thu beach, and was
to be broken npthat being the custom OF the British
government formerly vessels TINT had been captured
were purchased by parties who again used them in the
same trade It is not known where the brig, which is
old one, came from. Tho words 'Fligbt Of Boston,
were painted the stern The OF the SLAYER,
eight Ten in number, Were liberated at Sierra Leone
and set ashore. Nest of them had en- shipped
sci about clear fer England When the vessel cap
trred the American flag lying ard those board
refused to lake Il down, declaring that it mist be done by
force The spanish vessel utoncd above seized
in the river longas, by tho Brush manof.war Torch.
Her were al spaniards.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-08-22
IMPORTANT OF CAVALRY

The Charleston Mercury, noticing the attention the
government Is now paying To the raising OF cavalry,
says.-The meaning OF this Is clear The enemy have
discovered their weakness IN a want Of cavalry They
have learned that alone not sufficient FOR the
emergencies OF a battle Geld. Had they possessed
strong force Of cavalry the battle would have been won
by hen and our forces would have been to pieces
Had We, on The contrary, brought upon the field Ave
thousand horse, Washington would have been ours
The battf on both SIDES Just in that posture when
heavy fofce Of cavalry either side would have been
almost atnibation TO the other Richmond Washing
ton womb have been lost or Apart from the mex
cusabebrevty of onr number the great defect OF the
battle H Bull run was the want Of cavalry. What
i've hundred men to massacre capture eighty thou
sandg Fhe enemy are eyidently intent upon remedyng
their OBJECT IN this particular II wuula be faulty TO b.
behind kbem in adding greatly to present number Of
horse, DID preserving AL indispulabs superiority.