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The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1862-05-29
!sn Honest Admission.

The Hon. Mr. Dawes, e Republican
Member of Congress from Massachusetts.
In speech in the House OF Representa-
tives, delivered on The 25h Of April. in
which he exposed The corruption Of this
Administration, made the following honest
confessions:
THE REPUBLICAN, PARTY
The gentlemen mus, remember tha,
in the first year of Republican Admins
tration. which came into power upon pro.
fessioEs of reform and re,renchment. there
is indubi:able evidence abroad in The
land that somebody has plundered the
public Treasury we'll nigh in that single
year as much as the entire current yearly
expense of the Government du,ing the
Administration which The peoble hurled
from power beause of its corruption
The above sentiment is true, and it must
be very consoling to those who voted for
the present Administration in order 10
bring about retrenchment and reforml Re-
member that somebody has stolen from The
Treasury under this Admins ration as
much cost as II Mr. Buchanan 10 admin.
isLer the Government
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1862-05-29
An encidtn nt of the Great Battle.

An incident Oh tDe GrCat cattle.
Among the wounded brought from
Pittsburg. and placed in the Fonrth stree
hospital was an officer of the Cd Iowa reg
iment. He relates, with more vividnes:
than pen can command. an encounter il
the great battle which has not yet beer
published.
The officer was wounded on Sunday
On endeavofing To make his way tn the
river. he fell exhausted in a ravine. which
at the time was inside our lines. He
made himself as comfortable as possible
and lay there patiently awaiting the arriva
of friends to carry him away.
Monday morning. he WAS surprised &c
armies. On one side of the ravine Un.
ion battery was planted. and on the other
Rebel one, each supported by dense
masses Of infantry. Both batteries opened
fire, and for hours the shot and shell flew
tLick and heavy over him. lie lay so near
the rebel battery that he could even hear
their commands. The shots of the Union
battery were very effective, and a Genera
officer, whom he supposed 10 be Benure
gard. declared that it must be taken at all
! hazards.
He selected for that purpose brigade
composed Of Louisiana and Texas regi-
ments. These troops were all uniformed
some OF them very handsomely. and the
regiments had very gorgeous banners
/ He Judged them at once to be crack regi-
men,s He heard Beanregard address
/ them telling them that 9 great deal de.
pended or their taking the battery before
them. and that if they returned withoui
occupying ii they should be disgraced
The orders We're received by ,he entire
b'lgade, and thev moved off with the
steady tramp Of veterans. There was q
moments ull in the fire of the national
battery. but it was only to substitute can
MISTER for shell. The next moment the
guns beched forth an incessant FIRE and
the canister raked the advancing col
umns.
Whole platoons were shot down. but
sill he brigade advanced The murder
ous fire increased. Dead ard wounded
lay piled in great heaps The column
staggered. An EFFORT was made 70 close
up the gaps that the canister constantly
made in the column. The shattered col
umn had reached point near where our
wounded hero lay, when, unable to
the stand the deadly fire. the remnant
broke and ran, leaving the whole side OF
the ravine covered with their dead aud
wounded.
The national commander saw the ad-
vantage OF the movement, and immediate
lv ordered an advance nf his infantry
In momen, the column leaped from be
hind the battery and dashed down thu
bank Of the river with Yell. Then up
the hill they moved on the doable quick
and with bayonets fixed jumped over the
killed and the dying. Before minute
had elapsed. they were upon the rebel
battery. which they captured entire. Our
lines were Immediately advanced to the
opposite side of the ravine, and soon after
our informant was carried from the san
culinary field
1t was terrific spectacle said he. IN
conclusion, 'and | do not regret my
wound AS it enabled me To be silent wit
ness Of the encounter
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1862-05-29

newspaper man VINO is following UP
ride the other day. with no other result
than The discovery that the difference be-
tween sitting on a sofa and in the saddle
is marked in the extreme, and painful in
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1862-05-29
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REEVE s. CA28Orl.
.rorncvs and Not,rics P'vmouth, Mor9hail 20.
mi. rrtrtice N Nlr-hiH anl adjoining corn
tie.. errra=ra Rahroc', g.. Pf'r'ns. pods'
* 60 New Y Yorl. Cool-y. .Fsrwcli \ Co, t"'
( Bro. Chiclra i.or1on re-. Phiit..
panette Co. p t-nE-~''. = IL. l. l. t'sh
f.--..,,;. u, lnn Iannrf mi.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1862-05-29

To prove vino are the disunionists. we
may mention the example Of one John A
Brigham. Black Republican member o
{. ngress from the B ack Republican State
OF Ohio, who during the debate on the
lax bill. few days sice, gave utterance tc
he following sentiment
WHO in the name of heaven wants the
cotton States or any other States this side
Of perdilion To remain in the Union. Il
slavery is to continue
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1862-05-29

John Quincy Adams said hat to aboIi
slavery in the District oi Columbia world
be "a violation OF the good faith of the
Gpvernm-nt. pledged 10 Maryland and
Virginia Bur what do republicans care
for good faith when niggen stands in
the WAY?
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1862-05-29
Agency.


zeal estate agent and notary public, Office in
ekson's hardware store, Plymouth, Ind
'ra~s deeds. mortgages. bonds, snd agree
-. n's. sells 'nds. examines tiles and furnishes
t'Sr'cts OF th" s,me, PAYS taxesaai redeems
- -! ,ares
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1862-05-29

JCtN NJ ECEMkFR

Dealer il te..es. clocks and ieselry, Plymouth
Ind. keeos constantly on hand clocks watches
breasf pins, ear rins, finger rings, lockets, etc
Clock aud watches, etc, repaired in the bes
manner possible.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1862-05-29

MICH ST GlNZ.

bsrber and hair dresser, Wet side Michigan
,-fset over Pittersons store Pismoufh lad.
Everything in the above business attended to by
NE IN the best style,
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1862-05-29


The CorniSh Times announces the death
of very remarkable woman at Liskeard.
Eng;
This woman was born in 1914, and
when abou sixteen years Of age The first
appearance Of an extraordinary disorder
developed itself. She was taken first with
weakness in her legs. The next phase OF
he disorder made lis appearance about the
lips. which became parched; black.
thick coating forming on them. which. az
interv ais, would peel of in scales, and.
after a few years, this coating extended
over ard completely covered he face. For
more than twenty eight years she made
use If no animal food. and the only sus-
tenance >he parlook of was litile fluid.
or cu,rant biscuit. which would last her
fortnight; and from Christmas. 1860, to
November. 1861. she was never known 10
take any thing whatever On two or three
OCCASIONS since then she was persuaded 10
take a tittle tea or coffee, but il was i'm
mediately elected from her stomach. A
short time before her death a portion Of the
coating came of her lips. aud shortly af-
ter her death the whole mass fell off, The
coating forming complete cast of the
countnanee 1t weighed about half pound
and averaged about half an inch in thick
ness. Her face vas without a Llemisl .
and presented most perfect appearance.
but her body was reduced to skeleton.
She retained her faculties 10 the last, was
perfectly contented. but had no craving for
food"
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1862-05-29

They say that love is like the measles
ali the worse when IL comes late in
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1862-05-29

Dealer in drug, medicines, notions literary
magazines. papers. &c, aorth SIC Lapol te
street, Plymouth lnd.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1862-05-29
Censure OF Ex-secretary Cameron,
by the szO;Gse of Representatives.

The following resolution. introduced By
Mr. Holman, of this State, was adopted
a Few days ago by the United States House
Of Representatives by a vote Of rs against
45:
Resolped. That Simon Cameron, late
Secretery Of War. having entrusted Alex
ander Cummings with the control OF large
sums Of public money. and authority to
purcharse military supplies without re,
s'riction, without requiring from him any
guarantee for the faithful performance of
his duties, when the services Of competent
public officers were available. and by in
volving the government in vast number
Of contracts with persons not legilimatey
in the business pertaining to the subject
matter of such contracts, especially in the
purchase of arms for future de-
livery, has ADOPTED policy highly in;uri
Gus to the public service, and deserving
the censure of this House"
We presume there is is not an honest
patriot in the land but will approve this
action Of the House in thus virtually inn
pearhing the ex Secretary of War; nor is
there one who does approve it, but will
say that Mr. Lincoln is deserving of cen
sure also for appointing the same Cameron
Minister to Russia.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1862-05-29
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G 2lAlN & CO.
7. :. LEMON.

p.t.ei.t= and cDnfect.oneIs, "es. si1c o Michigan
-treet. Plymouth, Iui.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1862-05-29

c. HASlAN1ER 81 BRO G.
''n"itcturers OF wagons. c,riages etc. Black
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1862-05-29
Y. q. kIINGcR.

prietor Buckeye Livery opposite Edwards
II .as Plymouth. Ind. n27iy
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1862-05-29

The arIis, and the tooth puller are only
drawers.
The Princess Alice. OF England. com
pcled her l9Ih year on the 25.h ut.
1t is more reputable 10 wear borrowed
coat than a coat paid for with boIr.w.d
money.
81 should'n: care 50 much about tbs
bugs said pale thin lodper la his and
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1862-05-29

We would suggest that hereafter all
laws passed 10y Congress. read:
Be neaacted Ly the Congress efhe Uni
ted States. the Negroes ccnsentins." DC.
No law for the benefit of llo wlie man
can g through without deal "f trouble
while anything hat has tsool AZ d ebony
about 1t rasses through on he double
quick.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1862-05-29
]. z. VAN Va, .XEN3J2G :.
r oaU,

i ,naf.ctlrer and D..,ie 20 Boot a..i Shscs,-
first oor ,bove t'ie B4nk aai. i,as
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1862-05-29
BUSINESS 9irtftorl.
II. r. Time Tables.

p, Ft. W. 81 &. e. ss. 'E'srne Fable.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1862-05-29

Dster IA boots tni shoes. Inantisetu : all kind
81 home work Ia rs line. Michigan street, Fis
mouth, Ind.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1862-05-29
NJssRAuN 2. DAVIDSON.
Isoo,s - shoes.

err IN Groceries and Provisions, cast side Of
Nica-4n street.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1862-05-29
Hotels.

EDWARDS HOUSE
o'r-nouth Ind. W. C. EIwtri4, Proprietor
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1862-05-29

niihns. painting md ssr.sis. NJ done to prder
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The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1862-05-29

Er .ruHr OF TRAINS FROM PLYMOUTH srArIov
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1862-05-29
BUCK g. TOAN,
j BROWN, e

),tcr n drv goods Of IL kiuis. groceries, wares
atc Michigan strect. Plymouth. Ind.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1862-05-29
Hard ware.
n. 3. DICKSON & CO

Dealer in hirlwars Of every description, also
-.ores. tin, sheetron. anj copper
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1862-05-22

PARsoN BRowNLow.-The N. Y.
Commercial gives a pen and ink sketch
of Parson Brownlow -
He is about the medium height, with
spare frame, with something of the ap-
pearance of emaciation. His hair is black
smooth and rather long His counte-
nance is full of character. His complex
ion is sallow, and the face wears an air
of melancholy, almost sadness. combined
with something that impresses you with
the conviction that underneath that as
pc: of intense and habitual contempla-
ton, sleep an indomitable purpose and an
immense forse of will. The mouth indi-
Gates firmness as clearly as the eyes do
intelligence and concentration of thought.
The gentleman's bearing is modest and
his manner retiring.
The casual observer would pronounce
him to be pre-eminently a quiet man
one who would pass through a crowd &C.
cupied only with his own thoughts and in
terfering with no one unless first rudely
accosted or assailed. No one familiar
with the public life of Parson Brownlow,
as recorded in the public prints, but hav-
ing seen neither pencil nor pen portrait
of him, would take this Mr.. Brownlow to
be that Mr.. Brownlow, whose fame has
spread over the Union.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1862-05-22
OUR ARMY CORRESPONDENCE.

SHIP ISLAND, April II, 1862,

SHIP ISLAND, April II, 1862,
EDITOR or HERAD This is the sandiest
place ever saw. There is nothing here but
sand, NOT hardly spear of grass to be seen
nor even stone, as far as the eye can reach.
1t is quite cool here now. Ever since we
landed the wind has blown perfect gale all
the time. We have been on the Island near
" two weeks. The day after we arrived
here they marched us eight miles to be re-
viewed by Generals Butler and Phelps
10000 men were on parade at the time
Our company LIST battery, had the right OF
the division. Gen, Phelps said we were the
best looking company out, With all our
drilling, marching and other labor We grow
fat on our rations This is a very healthy
place. There are only few in the Vermont
Regiments sick,-only one Of our company
of 1856 men is in the hospital. Tomorrow
eight regiments and three batteries leave here
for New Orleans, and in a few weeks we ex-
pect to be there. We have not had our hor-
SEES yet, but it is said they will be here in "a
few days. Yesterday rebel gun boat came
down in sight Of our gun boats, but when
our boats went out to meet them they left
suddenly Our boats took three of the enc
my s gun boats in one week | have eaten
hal ahol II
rebel prisoners. They are the hardest spec
linens of mankind ever looked upon. We
have four rebel ladies prisoners also. En-
closed you will find some of the Internal
sand, as it is rightly called. We eat this
sand, drink it, sleep on it, and season our
victualS with it, and in fact it is all sand
We have to 90 seven miles for our wood, and
raft it down at that. We are in good spirits,
have not been homesick in the least, and
don't intend to be. You have no idea how
warm it is in this southern country. 1t is
warmer here now than in the Green Noun.
tain State in the middle of August, and
while l am writing the perspiration runs
down my face in streams We drill three
} hours day: two before sunrise, and one at.
ter sunset. We have plenty to eat ant
drink, good soft sweet bread every other day
coffee and tea every day with plenty of sugar
, in it. In our camp there are only ten of us
We have pan cakes every day, with butte,
| and sugar on them. That is the way we live
: and with such living we enjoy ourselves mos
of the time.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1862-05-22


WooD VS.. IRoN.-The news We
recently published of the operator
feet below New Orleans shows lnsl
did not get the better of wood IN 'n'
naval contest. A wooden frlfale
the ram Manassas, and a wooasl
boat sunk the iron-clad steamer Es'
The knowledge sof these facts may
occasioned the great caution Lately
tested by the Merrimac. Further = =
iments may show that the IDEA " "
worthlessness of wood in the conIes
iron is not quite correct. II hea !"
very well here. s
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1862-05-22

GLORIOUS NEWS FROM NORTH CARROLL
NA.--The New York Herald of Yesterday
publishes an article from the Newborn.
North Carolina) Progress, in which it is
stated that Gov Clark of North Carolina and
jeff. Davis have had a falling out. The
Governor, backed by the Convention has
informed Davis :" that he had received all the
aid from North Carolina that he could ex-
pect, and that hereafter no more troops
would be permitted to leave the State, and
has ordered all the North Carolina State
troops home" Gov. Clark also informs the
the rebels they could use the rail roads in
returning homewards, and that they would
run their own risk of being intercepted by a
Union force in any part of the State" The
Progress regards this as an indication that
North Carolina is about to return to the old
Union
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1862-05-22

CHILD's OFFERING.-The Won
Spy has the following touching ad
Judgement from st. Louis of a
gift for the benefit of the soldiers
My Dear Little NelRe-YOur I'D
fering for the sick and wounded d
has been received. | went with
self to some of the men wounded
terrible battle at Pittsburg La
some of them had lost their Il.
some their arms; they were all
men. When | told them that a ltt
five years old, who lived away
Worcester, Massachusetts, had tax
money and purchased delicacies oi
instead of buying cakes and can
herself, these brave men cried lii,
dren f; they shed tears of thank
think they were thus cared d
thought of by little children; YOU
glad to know you have made the;
wounded men happy, and added
comfort | thank you in their
and pray God may bless you.
Your friend,
JAMES E. YArEMl
President Western Sanitary Com
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1862-05-22

%The intelligent correspondent
Boston Reflector writes from VI
ton to that paper as follows:
sold Judge Collamer, of Vernt
another representative man. Els
is of the New England stock. He
like a farmer, and talks in the Sen
though he was in a farmers club
coursing on the best method of Il
sheep. But his talks are so full Of
mon sense, that when the old man
his feet papers and letters are dn
and a crowd gathers round him to
to the plain but forcible Thoughts Y
he utters. There is no fuss about
but his associates recognize him q
ablest lawyer and soundest thinkali
Senate. Senator Foote, Of the
State, is the best presiding officer
saw. Vermont may be proud Of h'I
Senators. :"
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1862-05-22
PARsON BRoWNLOW's SPEECH.

Parson Brownlow made an eloquent
speech at the Academy of Music, in New
York City, on Thursday evening last, to
large and delighted audience. We
would be glad to lay the whole of it be-
fore our readers, but its length will for
bid. We make, however, the following
extract, giving some account of the man
ner in which Union men are treated in
the South by the rebels, and Brownlow's
opinion of Northern sympathizers with
traitors - 5..
g#-a - "We had to lie
upon that miserable, cold, naked floor,
with not room enough for us all to lie
down at the same time-and you may
think what it must have. been in Decem-
Der and January-spelling each other,
one lying down while on the floor, then
another taking his place so made warm,
and that was the way we managed until
many became sick unto death. A num-
Der OF the prisoners died of pneumonia
and typhoid fever, and many other d.
seases contracted by exposure there. l
shall never forget, while my head is above
ground, the scenes have passed through
in that Jail. l recollect there were two
venerable Baptist clergymen there-Mr.
Pope and Mr.. Cate. Mr.. Cate was very
low indeed, Frustrated from the fever and
unable to eat the miserable food sent
there by the corrupt jailer and deputy
marshall man whom l had denounced
in my paper as guilty of forgery time and
again-a suitable representative of the
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1862-05-22

THE DIFFERENcE.-When the editor
of the Courier assaults the " Abolition
ists," he doubles his fist, and plants his
knuckles solidly "between the eyes p
When he makes demonstration on the
traitors, he draws glove upon his hand
and cautiously strokes them with its open
palm. Hit the infamous rebels good
"dig" just once, friend Cain, do
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1862-05-22

EThe telegraph reports the repulse OF
the federal gun boats from Fort Darling
about seven miles this side of Richmond, and
their withdrawal to jamestown. We can
hardly see why, from the account which j.
given it should be called repulse. None
of our boats are reported injured, except one
by the accidental bursting of gun. The
fort seems to be too elevated for the shots
from the boats to take effect 1t was prob
ably simply withdrawal and not re-
pslse. lna n - - u
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1862-05-22
BLACKBERRIEs Down SouTr

DLAckBERRlEs DOWN SoUTH.-A
gentleman who has recently returned
from Port Poyal S. c., informs us that
while there week or two since he feast
ed on delicious blackberries picked in the
fields. They grow on running vine in
great quantities, overruning the worn-out
cotton fields, and much excel our northern
fruit IN size and flavor. The soldiers pick
large quantities of them. - Portland
Transcript.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1862-05-22
@ Parson Brownlow is undoubtedl,

@ Parson Brownlow is undoubtedly
nice man. The Louisville Journal says
lie has repeatedly assured US that he
never swore an oath-never played a
card-never took a drink of iquor-nev-
er went to theatre-never broke the
Sabbath-never attended horse-race-
never told lie--never voted the Demo.
cratic ticket-never wore whiskers, and
never kissed any woman but his wife.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1862-05-22

Eh a battle really takes place at Cor
NTH it must be within very few days, and
it will probably be the most bloody one ever
fought on this continent The rebels have
their best troops concentrated there under
their most skillful General, but they will find
determined, and we trust a victorious foe
in Gen. Halleck, and the brave North West
ern army. r-.rr
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1862-05-22
The Illinois Central Railway

The Illinois Central Rall"g
pany sold, during the month o. y,
six thousand acres of unimprossu, ;,
27,44O acres from January la !
LIST, inclusive. This is an lncl'' !,
the four months preceding to d.. : !
January, and indicates a staOn !. 6
farming interest of the West. t y
go the scarcity of dwellings "a IA !,
quite an impetus to building anu a0,, j
number of houses are IN prO''
struction.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1862-05-22

70 A letter from Paris says-"I in
quired of very intelligent Japanese, af-
ter Tommy who has been reported
dead, and it will be gratifying to many of
the admirers of the tawny youth to know
that he was alive and we'll when the en-
bassy took its departure, but he says he
has left his heart in America"
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1862-05-22

6The intelligence is confirmed that PEN
sacola Navy Yard and Forts were set on fire
and destroyed on the 9th inst, and evacuated
by the rebels, and that the same is now &C.
cupied by our forces. ...... ......
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1862-05-22

DEATH OF SERGT. BELLows.-Sergt
r. G. Bellaws, of Co. |, 9th Vt. Regi-
ment, who was severely wounded in the
knee at the skirmish at Lees Mills, died
from his injuries at the U. S. Marine
Hospital in this place, early yesterday
morning. He was the color-bearer of
his regiment, and bore gallant part in
the Lees Mills fight. His funeral took
place from the hospital at two o'clock,
P. NJ, Wednesday, Rev. V. NJ. Simons,
of the Pine street Methodist Church, con-
Quoting the services. The deceased was
from Westford, in this county Burling-
ton Times. ..