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The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1861-10-17
TIE WEST ~. TEE EASE.

Il. Chandler, L. s. Senator from Michi-
gan, who thought the Union would not be
worth a rush without a little blood letting,
has la;ely written a letter to The New York
World. a prominent Republican paper, in
answer TO statement which had appeared
in that paper, that the extreme Norhe: n
States. from Michigan to Maine, had not
done their duty in the way OF furnishing
troops fol the war. The letter contains
ideas which might not be thought of kv
the general reader, aud we give it, emitting
tie introduction and the statement Of what
Michigan mas done for the war:
"The Northwest has done her whole
duty; how is it with the East? The North
west has exceeded every call made upon
her, and yet you lack men, and are denu-
ding over two thousand miles of border
territory Of troops for the defense of
Washington. If New York. Pennsylva-
mia, New Jersey and the New England
States cannot defend Washington,
in Gods tame what can they do? The
North west will defend the lines from the
mountains of Virginia TO the Rocky Noun
tains. She will sweep secession and trea-
son from the Valley of the Mississippi
aye, and will detend tie Potomac, too. IF
size mast, but is not this Union worth as
much to New York. PENNSYLVANIA, and
Massachusetts, as to the Northwest? Why
then so lardy in supplying troops? Had
five Of the forty Northwestern regiments
now on The Potomac been with Lyon, he
would have won the battle and cleared
Missouri. Had five been with MullIgaL,
he would now be in possession Of LexinQ-
ton. Could ten Of them be sent into Ken.
lucky to morrow Tin addition to what they
have) they would clear the State Of secess-
ion ii. ten days and threaten Tennessee.
Could ten be sent to Rosencrans he would
clear the mountains of Virginia, and threat
en- the rear OF their grand army. Blu; no;
this cannot be dona--hecause the East
will not do her duty If she does not at
once. the whole world will cry shame
Respectfully.
T. CHANDLER -
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1861-10-17
EXPLANATORY.

Some OF our readers got a wrong idea,
whether through our fault or their own
We shall not say, in relation TO what we
said last week concerning those who went
to war for SIl8 per month, and those who
staid at home and paid that amount of tax.
We 20 not think our language warrants
tie assumption that those who go to war
pay no taxes; at least. We did not intend
to convey such an idea. For the benefit
of those who may have misunderstood US,
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1861-10-17
Indiana Military Matters.

Indiana has sent to Kentucky this week
5000 troops.
Sky regiments in all have been authori-
zed By the Governor Of Indiana.
Sixteen car loads of arms arrived yes
terday, over the Bellfontaine Railroad,
destined for Kentucky. Among them
were ten smooth-bore brass cannon. with
carriages. caissons, and all equipments.
They were forwarded by the Jeffersonville
Railroad.
Ten rified cannon for Kentucky are ex-
pected over the Bellefontaine Railroad,
from Pittsburg. to day
Col. Crosses regiment, the Thirty-sixth
Indiana, arrived from Richmond yeste,
day.
Major Ball, of the Irish regiment. has
resigned. and John Z. Bale has been ap-
pointed in his place.
Quartermaster General Vajen left the
city last evening for Cincinnati to contract
with Miles Greenwood, Of the celebrated
foundry there, for six full batteries, twenty
four of the guns to be smooth bored brass
pieces, and twelve matchmaking thirty
six guns in all.
a quantity of ammunition was shipped
By Adams Express yesterday, from the
Arsenal in this city, for Evansville and
Louisville.
The Lafayette Journal says that Tippe.
canoe county will have sent in all sixteen
companies to the war. and yet another
entire regiment can be raised if occasion
demand it..
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1861-10-17
"syzssE DOES IA ysEaN..'

Why is it that Mat,ngly has said not a
word about the letter Of President Lincoln
u Gen Fremont I. is certainly an i'm
portant document, and che which has
created profound sensation in the North
He has not said one word commendatory
Of the course persued by the man of his
choice from which it is reasonable to
infer that he does not endorse the Presi-
dents change Of Fremonts abolition proc
lamation Ii he is for Fremont, he is
against the admins ration and if he is
against the administration, he is rebel
and a traitor, which is more than like
ly.
The Presidents course, in relation to
his matter, meets the appreciation of all
true. Union, conservative men and the
howl Of rage and disappointment which
has went up from the abolition disunion-
lists all over the country. IL sure evidence
that the President, for once, is right. 1t
is great pity that h did not begin his
administration with the motto which he
seems TO have adopted lately, namely:
''the enforcement Of the laws" Instead Of
their violation whenever and wherever he
thought II was necessary, which was very
frequently. lie how says TO Fremont,
ut is therefore ordered, that the said
clause in the said proclamation be so
modified, held and construed, as to con
form and not transcend the provisions Of
the act Of Congress" &c. 1t is hoped
by every well-wisher of the country, that
the President will continue 10 see that the
claws be faithfully executed" So long
rs he does this. and treats the abolion-dis
does the fire eating disunionists Of the
South. he should, and will receive the sup.
port Of all the loyal people Bat if Free
mont ispermit;ed to retain the position
which Ire has shown himself so incompetent
to fiji. and his proclamation is not chan
9ed SO asto accord with the order Of the
President. IL will be the greatest disgrace
which hasyet come on the administration
We hope to hear Matlingly's opinion on
this matter soon. There is no medium
ground he must take sides with Fremont
or the President.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1861-10-17
From Washington.

Washington, Oct 10.
A detachment of the rebels, last night,
approached the position occupied by the
Federal troops Of General Smiths division,
near Lewinsvile, and threw shells and
sho: into the camp, but were driven off.
None of our men were injured The sud-
denness of the attack, however, led to the
belief that more serious demonstration
was intended, and the troops were kept
under arms during the night The Fed
eral army this morning advanced TO po-
sition two miles beyond Lewinsville
The steamer Wyandank, which came up
this a. M, reports all quiet down the river.
She lay under Matthias Point, last Sunday
transferring to the Howell Cobb. and nei-
Their vessel was molested by the rebels.
The Cobb seemed TO be constructing &
work of some strength at Ship Point, and
the lower side of Quantico Point. where
If not dslodged. they may prove some
ammo vance II Is thought. however, tiltl
the work is merely defensive on the part
Of the rebels, and with view to prevent
any landing of forces Whereabouts, suppo
sing we intended to take that route to Ma
nassas or Richmond. The schooner
Dance was fired into by the rebel pickets
from Norlaine Cliffs, near Thaddeus Point,
last Saturday. but the Island Belle sent a
shell in among the bushes, which dispers-
ed the rebels.
The War Department has decided to
invest Generals Mcdowell, Stone, and
Heitzelman, with the commands Of differ.
ent divisions of the army
Gen. Scott is in excellent health and ex-
ceedingly active.
The Common Council of this city has
ordered new election for the Mayoralty,
Mr.. Berlett's resignation having left the
office vacant.
The report which has been circulated to
the effect that tho President has refused
to confirm the appointment of Rev. J. C..
Fletcher, as Secretary of Legation to Rio
de Janerio, is entirely false. Mr.. Fletcher's
appointment. will undoubtedly be confirm
ed
A large number Of our sick and woun-
ded soldiers have been removed to the
Hospitals recently established in Balti-
more.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1861-10-17
ALI. SORTS OE ITEMS.

They have down in Maine an odd Boys
Club
Caibaine Hays left handsome proper
ty. amounting to $50, 900.
The rate of taxation for the present year
in New York city is 50 1871.
The Federal troops around Washington
consume nine hundred barrels of flour per
day.
The Confederates, it is said, have just
established in London a journal designed
especially to advocate their cause.
The Chicago Post says:
frank Blair, under arrest and depriv-
ed of his sword, is the right man in the
right place"
Five States held their annual elections
on Tuesday. the 9th of October, namely:
Pennsylvania, Ohio, Iowa. Indiana ard
Minnesota.
Men have begun work on int renchments
at Prices Hill. neat Cincinnati. under the
direction Of Gen. Mitchell, who commands
the Cincinnati Department.
This has been excellent season in Con-
necticut fol tobacco, and the crop will
amount to more than million Of dollars In
Hartford county alone.
Mrs. President Lincoln is studyi"g the
French language "with view of prepar-
ING herself for the mvre delicate exigencies
Of her exalted station"
Rev. Sylvester II. Rosepcrans. broth
er Of the General, is pastor Of Catholic
Church at Cincinnati, aud the editor of
the Telegraph. the organ of Archbishop
Purcell
Scarlet fever is said TO be quite preva
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1861-10-17
Democratic Union state EOnVen-
lion.


AT called meeting of the Democratic
State Central Committee it was unani-
mous'y resolved, in pursuance of the time
honored usages of the party, that the
Democracy Of Indiana be requested TO
appoint delegates to a State Convention to
be held on Thursday, tie EIGHTH DAY
OF JANUARY, 1869. to take into con.
sideration the condition Of the country and
adopt such action in regard to the NOM
ination Of candidates for State officers, TO
be elected in October next. AS NAV be
deemed advisable. The Committee deci-
ded as a basis of representation in the
Convention, that each county should be
entitled to one delegate for every two hun
dred and fifty votes cast against Mr.. Lin
coin at the Presidential election of 1860,
and one additional delegate for every frac-
ton Of one hundred and twenty five votes
and over. lie Committee cordially invite
all citizens of Indiana to participate in the
election of delegates to the Convention,
and 10 take part in its proceedings, who
are opposed to the political policy of the
present Administration--all who are in
favor of the re establishment Of the Union
as it was and the supremacy of the Con-
sutution as made by the fathers of the
Republic By order of the Committee.
n. B. PALMER, Chairman.
Indianapolis, October 3 1861.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1861-10-17
Washington, Oct. Ia.

W aSnlnHlOn, OCt. IL.
Before leaving St. Louis this morning,
the Secretary Of War. by letter, ordered
General Fremont to discontinue, as un-
necessary, lis field works around the city.
and thai which he is erecting at jefferson
City to suspend work on the barracks he
is building near his residence for his body
guard Of 500 cavalry. and ordered him to
supply all the money in the hands of the
disbursing officers to the payment of the
current expences of his army in Missouri,
and to let all his debts in ST. Louis,
amounting to four and half millions G 81
500, 1000 remain unpaid until they can be
properly examined and sent to Washing
nyton for settlement. He also ordered
that the disbursing officers should dis
burse their funds, and no, transfer them
TO irresponsible persons, who do not hold
commissions from the President, and are
not under bonds. And he further ordered
that hereafter all contracts necessary to
be made, be made By the regular disbur-
sing officer of the army. Gen. Fremont
was also informed that payment would not
be made by officers appointed by him. II
is said that there are over 200 of item
whose commissions do not bear the Presi-
dents signature. and that Paymaster An
drews has been verbally instructed not to
make such payments. Special exceptions
were made in favor Of officers of volun-
teers. The number of forts planned by
Gen Fremont for the defence Of St. Louis
is eleven.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1861-10-17

Philadelphia, Oct. IA.

A special dispatch from Washington to
the Bulletin gives an extract from the
Richmond Enquirer Of the 10th. brought
by an escaped prisoner. A brisk quarrel.
arising out Of the conduct Of the war in
Western Virginia, was going on between
Messrs. Floyd and Wise. The Enquirer
says that Gen. Wise was never tainted
with suspicion of a CRIME like Floyd.
The engineer who ran a train off the
track on the day of the battle Of Bull Run,
has been discharged.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1861-10-17
Tic War in Missouri.
Special Dispatch to the Chicago Times.
ST. IorIs. O;.t !

Special Dispatch to the Chicago Times
ST. LOUIS. Oct. IA.
Brigadier- General Strong. the new chief
of Fremont's staff and Senator Chandler,
of Michigan, has arrived.
The Secretary of War and the Adit
General are studiously -committal on
the subject of the Fremont imbroglio, and
reserve their opinions for the Cabinet
Colonel Blair had a long interview with
them before they LETT for Washington.
A member of Gen. Sturgis' staff, now
here from Kansas City. denies the report
Of the the Generals intemperance.
His men are we'll disciplined
Lanes, on the contrary, commit con-
tinued robberies and outrages, on Onion
lists as we'll as secessionsts, and run off
whole plantations of slaves,-Lane not
only jusifyiug, but ordering such acts.
II csc facts have been laid before Sec
rotary Cameron, so that Lane MAJ be dis
missed and his Jayhawkers disbanded.
Lane has likewise quarreled with Mai.
Prince. at Fort Leavenworth, and made
speech denour cling Prince as scoupdrel
and puppy.
The bills of the Union Bank were
thrown out to day by the other banks.
The stock is sold at fifty dollars per
share.
The Bank Of St. Louis will next be
discredited by the brokers and savings
institutions.
Lieutenant Sanford. of the First United
States cavalry, las been appointed mus.
tering officer at this post.
Prices army includes seventeen thou.
sand mounted men.
1t takes forty acre field of corn, each
dav, TO feed the horses
The General Lyon. the second of the
new gun boats. will be launched to-
morrow.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1861-10-17
Washington, Oct. Is.

The following order has been issued
from the Army Headquarters
United States soldiers taken prisoners
by the rebels, having been released on
taking the oath not TO fight against the
Southern Government, the Government
has ordered that an equal number of rebel
prisoners now confined in this city and
elsewhere, be released on taking the pre-
scrihed oath Of allegiance or an oath not TO
bear arms against the L. S.
The steamer Yankee, arrived to-day
reports that the Pocahontas fired shells
at new rebel works at Shipping Point,
which had tie effect of waking up the
rebels, who prepared their guns to fire on
the Seminole, which was short distance
behind the Pocahontas, and an exchange
of shots took place.
A committee of the phila lelphia Coun-
Gil arrived to day, to present Gen Ander.
son sword, but The General has not vet
arrived.
From the Observatory ct Upton's Hill
the rebel pickets are plainly seen to the
left of Falls Church.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1861-10-17
Tree Dealers a. Nurscrymcn

In want of Trees and Plants for the fall trade to
their stock, which is very large and promising,
consisting of nearly 300 acre, CLOSELY set. and hav
ing but a limited trade, they are enabled to fill or
ders with healthy trees, not exposed to the usual
perils attending shipments from eastern nurseries.
Having 25 acres of Apple trees, four years from
the graft will enable them to satisfy parties who
value fruit trees, like timber, according to size.
The younger stock is almost unlimited, very thrift
tv and fine. Send for a trade list.
Office on ID floor Breeds Block, one minutes
walk from X. X. Depot. Ii absent, inquire of
Breed Bros, or L. Il. lIamm & Co. ON lst floor
Address, HALL. STEBBlNS 90.
A few careful, energetic Agents will hni employ
at a fair commission julls 25tf
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1861-10-17
St. Louis, Oct. ~.

Secretary Cameron and Adjutant Gen
Thomas arrived late last night. The Secre-
tary reviewed the Eighth Wisconsin Re.
gment, Col. Murphy, which had just
arrived by steamboat, before Barnum's
Hotel, this morning.
A special to the Republican, Syracuse.
Mo-, IA says:
"Gen. Cameron, accompanied by Ad
jutant General Thomas, spent Saturday
night IT Jefferson, and arrived in Upton
about o'clock yesterday morning. After
breakfasting in camp, they rode over TO
this place, six miles. on horseback,
companied by Gen. Fremont and staff.
Upon its arrival here the party called up
on Gen McKinstry, and, after spending
half an hour with him, proceeded, in
company with him. his staff. and several
other gentlemen, to review Gen McKin-
stry's division. which are encamped here
At the close of the review Gen. Cameron
troops. expressing the highest qualification
at the condition in which he found them,
and the utmost confidence that. in the
hands of such men. the honor and success
of our country's arms were safe. Loud
cheers were given for Generals Cameron,
Fremont, and McKinstry, after which Gen.
Cameron and his party. accompanied by
Gen. Fremont and staff, went by rail to
Upton, where they reviewed Gen Aboth's
division, which was also in excellent con-
dition; and then they went on by special
train to St. Louis.
at is understood that Gen. Cameron
came here, at the request Of the President,
to examine the condition of affairs In this
Department, and that he processes him.
self highly gratitied with the condition of
Fremonts army.
"Col. Merrills cavalry have gone down
the Usage on a scouting expedition.
Generals McKinstry and Stanley are
to remain here, and not go east as re-
ported.
Gen. Fremont is on the eve of NOV
ing. but is greatly embarrassed by want
of transportation.
within few days parties of rebels
have been foraging sixty miles south of
Sedalia.
81 have very late intelligence from
Prices army. Ny informant, citizen
Of this county. deserted, and is here to
claim the amnesty offered to rebels who
lay down their arms. lie left Price, on
Wednesday, a short distance south of
Johnstown. in Bates county. moving
southwark. He represents that great dis
satisfaction EXISTS in Prices army. Deser-
tations occur every day, and, if assurance
could be conveyed to them that they
would not be sharply dealt with, he thinks
that the greater part of the State Guard
would lay down their arms and return to
their homes. They are tired of the war,
and only prevented from deserving in large
bodies bv TIE assurances of their officers
that if they are caught. they will be hung
as traitors, and by the stories Of horrible
Union outrages which are industriously
circulated among them. The most exag
gerated accounts of atrocities committed
by our army-the destruction Of property,
burning OF towns. and ravishment Of wo
men-are circulated and believed among
them. Eight or ten other citizens Of his
country. who belonged to his company,
deserted along with him. and are ready to
give themselves up"
One of the gun-boats in course of con
struclion at Carondelet, was launched
yesterday
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1861-10-17
Cavalry SiSirInisls i'm Northwest Mis-
sOUri.

ST. Joseph. Mo-, Oct. Is.
Eighty of Major James Cavalry, at
Cameron, on Saturday, came upon twenty
five thirty rebels in a corn field,
twenty-five miles south of Myson. The
Federal ad vance guard of nine routed them
they seeking refuge in the timber. Our
guard was reinforced by thirty, when they
completely drove them from that section,
killing eight and taking five prisoners.
Our cavalry were at first fired upon by IS
men. One Lieutenant has thirty-two
bullet holes in his clothing, some scratch
ed his skin.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1861-10-17
Secretary GamcrOr, al indianapolis.
Indianapolis. Oct. ID.

IHUIdIIdPVIIS, OCT. TT.
Hon. Simon Cameron. Secretary of War,
General Thomas and Hon. Il. Chandler
U. S. Senator from Michigan, arrived
here at II O'Clock tonight, by special
train from st. Louis. They were met at
the depot by the Governor and State OIL
GERS, and escorted to the Executive Man
sion by the Nineteenth Regiment l.. S.
Infantry.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1861-10-17
Gel. ESaniAin's Case.

Toronto, c. W., Oct. 10.
In Col Rankins case the magistrates
take his trial at the next Assizes, which
sit next week.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1861-10-17

We will state that what we meant was,
that he who vert to war for SIl8 land
that only per month, was not as good a
patriot as lac who remained at home aud
paid that amount of taxes.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1861-10-17
New York. Oct. u.

Horace W. Bridges. First Mate of the
schooner Joseph, of RockIand, has arrived
from the South This vessel was captured
by the pirate Savannah, ia which case
Bridges will be an important witness.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1861-10-17
Atturncu.
M. a. O. PACKARD.
Attorney and Counsellor at Law
PLYMOUTH, IND.

COLLECTIONS, Tax Paying and Examina
~ ton of titles &c, promptly attended to
REFERS To
Peoples Bank, N City; How & Whitaker,
n. Y. City; Terbell, Jennings Co, n. Y. City;
Security Fire Insurance Co.. n. Y. City: Henry
c. Carter. \. Y. City; Hon. c. A. Stacy, Tecunl-
sch, Mich; l.. G.. Berry Il Co.. Bankers, Adrian,
Mich; ]. s. Dunlap. Esq, indianapolis. Ind; n.
VI. Oglesbee, Esq, County Treasurer, Plymouth.
lie has associated with him in practice, Hon.
James Bradley of LaPorte, Ind. whose assistance
he will have at the sitting ofthe Circuit and Com
mon PleasCourts of this county Will practice in
adjoining cunties.
Plymouth, March %. 1850. Off
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1861-10-17
Administrators Notice.

Notice is hereby given that the undersigned has
been appointed Administrator Of the estate of
Emanual Carpenter late of Marshall county de-
ceased.
said estate is supposed to be solvent.
JOHN G.. OSBORNE, Administrator
Oct. 10. lS6l-31t3.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1861-10-17

Persons wishing TO purchase unimprovcd lands,
on easy terms, will do well to give me a call. | al
so have the L q address OF the larger portion of
nonresident land owners, which will enable Ia
ascertain the price of large quantity of land
which is not described ia the above list.
TilOS. MCDONALD
Plymouth, Indiana. 1851.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1861-10-17
4 Administrators NOticc.

Notice is hereby given that the undersigned has
been appointed Administrator de bOnis non of the
estate of Jacob Weaver, late of Marshall county
deceased
Said estate is supposed to be solvent.
JOHN G.. OSBORNE. Admir-
Oct 10 lS6l-31t3. de bonis non.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1861-10-17
j. =. SCOTT,
COLLECTING AGENT

Continues to pay especial attention to the Collec
ton of Claims. Satisfactory reference as 10 char
acter and responsibility, given in Plymouth and
elsewhere.
Plymouth, May, 1851 mayl6l tt
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1861-10-17
w q SONIC NOTICE

Plymouth Lodge No. l49, F. & A. NJ, holds
is reg ular communications every two weeks, on
the Friday evenings before and after each full
moon.
NJ. II. RICE, W. NJ
NJ. A. o. PACKARD, Sec'y.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1861-10-17
New York, Oct. 10.

At the yard of Edward f. Williams,
Williamsburg. the past month. fourteen
schooners have bee altered into gun boats
for the government service.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1861-10-17
Baltimore, Oct. 10.

The steamer Louisiana, arrived tonight,
brought nearly 100 passengers, including
60 from Norfolk, who were permitted by
the rebel authorities to leave. A large
proportion were women and children.