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The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1862-09-04
Correspondence of the Plymouth Democrat.

Correspondence of the Plymouth Democrat
CAMP BATTLE CREEK. Tenn. Aug. 10.
Mr. EDIroR:- The army under General
McCook still nestles cozly beneath the
not secreted nor yet secure from the at
tacks of foes nor free from the
malicious assaults of vindictive
world: neither is it from choice or
inclination, but circumstances over which
we have indifferent control, and the ene-
mics of the Republic. v no have more, have
compelled us TO take shelter beneath the
the everlasting hills. What we are to do.
or when do. remains yet to be seen.
The rebel army mas been busily employ
ed in accumulating numbers and mum.
tions Of war all around is. which fact has
compelled Is. Qike turtle to draw our
precious heads into the she'll. e.-with
in entertainments, which has been wisely
and promptly done in avery effective man.
ner.
For the first time, this army has found
it necessary to maintain line of picke.s
and videtts OH our rear. requiring the ut
most vigilance to avoid surprise from the
rebel gueIrillas who have us surrounde i
and hemmed IN at all points.
Since the battles in front Of Richmond
Chattanooga has been strongly reinforced
by them. their lines.and works extend a
long the Tennessee river on both sides to
this camp. They are destroying all the
union property in that locality, forcing cit
liens into their army or to leave the coun-
try aud passing and repassing into Ten
nessee at will without fear or mclestation
from us. From Florence to this place our
lines are menaced every day, and it is with
great vigilance and care that railroad COM
munica,ion has been kept open for some
time. Gen. Buell. found it necessary to
strengthen his lines near Huntsville, and
is in daily expectation of an attack. His
Plckets have frequently been driven in
and shot down in the very suberbs of the
city. Our troops are daily employed in
the entertainments along the course of the
river in the rear and in front. so ,ha, now
the position of this army will resist etfec,
tually any force the rebels may see proper
to bring against it, There need be no ex-
clamalions in the north against as for not
marching; the fact is plain to US at least.
we cannot advance, and rctroa, hope wo
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1862-09-04
MILITARY NECESSITY,
As Republican Leaders here under
stand IL.

lst. To carry the elections this fall. by
fair means or foul
end To cause by misrepresentation il
necessary, the arrest of these opposed to
their abolition dogmas.
Sd. To avoid with care, the arrest of
such men as Wendell Philips, Fessenden.
Conway. Pomeroy. Bingham and others.
who are constantly uttering in the ears OF
loyal men. seditious and loyal sentiments.
4th. To avoid with equal care taking
any steps that would be likely to lead to
the suppression of ;he Chicago Tribune,
the National Republican. the Indiana Jour
nal or any other paper in the interest Of alb
oitionism. no matter how bitterly they may
attack the Union and the Constitution. or
how much they may revile our bravest Of.
ficers in the field.
9th To suppress Democratic papers.
charge disloyal practices upon every lead
ing Democrat all over the land. in order if
possible, to destroy their influence upoo
the minds Of candid men during the pres
ent campaign.
9th. TO organize smelling committees
of puppies in the shape Of men.
whose business it is to pry into The private
affairs of their neighbors. and Thea convey
slanderous reports to..their masters.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1862-09-04
j. NJ. CONFER.
a Conspiracy against Liberty.

A SCI Of abolition parlizans are steadily
at work to extinguish public freedom in
the loyal States, in order that the body OF
the people, subjected to an overwhelming
despotism. may not be able TO prevent the
radicals from working out their designs
upon the States of the south. Their
schemes in relation to the latter have been
openly avowed. They embrace such mea-
sares as the entire destruction Of the States
the abolition of their local institutions. the
universal confscation of property, TIE ar
ming of the blacks. the addition of servile
to civil war, and others, all nearly equally
subversive to constitutional principles
Public opinion having declared against
them inexorably. the fanatics bave appa-
rently determined on stsning public opin-
ion; and to this end conspiracy is in pro-
gress, and is seeking to embrace public
liberty in its folds: :.
The first mission of the conspirators is
to misrepresent the people. thas, in lndi-
ana. Unitnd States grand jury, from
which Democrats we're rigidly excluded.
has been ransacking the State for the rec
ords Of the defunc. order Of "Knights OF
the Golden Circle" and profess to have
discovered that the fifteen thousand per-
sons whom they pretend are on its list OF
membership. are bound in an association to
resist the payment Of Federal taxes. to pre-
vent enlistments in the army and to rec
ognize and respect the signals of the or
der, coming from the ranks of the enemy,
by not sboollog at all, or shooting over
each other.
Supplementary calumniators add to these
pretended revelations, but real inventions.
that the late Democratic State convention
was controlled by this order; that they
swarmed in indianapolis on the occasion
of its meerIng. and that five hundred pis-
tolls we're purchased in the city during their
presencel
The best answer to slandeIs against the
convention; is the resolution which it pass
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1862-09-04

COURAGE Well says an exchange,
what we want now, is courage. Courage
to shrink not when efforts are being made
to crush out free speech. Be firm Demo
Gratis. Plots are laid to break up the par
ty, to weaken the organiza tion. Yea by
menaces and threats. it is hoped by the
disuuionists, to stave off the great ground
swell OF patriotism. Be steady and un-
waveriug. Keep step to the music of the
Union. Fear not for the dsy draws nigh,
when all enemies of our country will pass
into the shadow of a shade.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1862-09-04

may not until compelled. for that is a ques
t'onable manouver in tactics which the cir
cumstances Of war h ave never thrown up
on McCook's army. aud may The Provi-
dence which guides our des;inies with
hold such a calamity. I'LL tue last hour.
Such movements have very weakening
effect upon the nervous sJstem--wo1se 1se
than scurvey or camp disentery.
Life In camp is ust the same as usual.
sometimes Overlooking with life, a. others
moody. As We say in civil lie sometimes,
times are easier; we again ENJOY the full
benefit OF full rations, but we have more
earth works. ride pits and fortiGcations a
long with it. We have no marches but
more drills, guards and pickets, which
constitute our labors and our pleasures.
The suffers have again opened out upon
US with all sorts of nick nacks, at prices
equalizi"g if not exceeding our Uion citi-
zen friends, who are permitted to impose
upon the soldiers to the fullest stretch of
their india rubber consciences. The fact
is. these people have almost incurred nv
Democratic displeasure. One instance on
this point will be sufficient to convince the
outside world (for such you are) OF their
characters.
A very tall, gaunt simple looking knight
OF the wolly crohneie. presents himself to
General McCook, aud desires tc take the
oath of allegiance. all right On the
strength of this evidence of his integrity,
pass through our lines at will, (for him
self and family is granted him, the
Knight disappears for few hours and an
OK team, driven by the identical patriot
presents himself to the pickets; he is gen
orally accompanied by from two to four
Unions as ill looking as himself--passes
into camp with load of apples. peaches
corn bread, corn meal, and other fixin's
ranging about as follows: one pint OF cider,
20 cts, corn dodger. containing OF. of
flour. 25 to 35 cents, peaches 5 cents. a.
piece, apples % to % cents per dozen; and
thus these soulless Union citizens are per-
mitted to extort for their miserable trash.
the most exhorbitant prices. But they
frequently lose much Of their truck by the
hchings OF the soldiers who happen to be
without money. These fellows are, in nv
humble opinion, a means through which
much information finds its way into the |
rebels camps. They toll their families,
when they return home, what they have !
seen and much OF what has been told them. |
This Information gets into circulation by !
different members of The family al friends /
and no doubt, readily finds It's way rebel
head quarters.
The weather has been extremely hot du-
ring the day time. but The nights are cool
and pleasant. The pure fresh air Of these
mountains prevents the miasma from pois-
ming the general current, and the aimos
phere is, in a measure. free from epidemic
diseases, In consequences Of which. the gen.
eral health OF the army is good.
Yours,
j. NJ. CONFER.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1862-09-04

Some weeks ago our enterprising neigh
Dor up street, asserted that he lad good
reason to believe that lodge of X. G. C's
existed 10 this place, and intimated that its
assertion was based upon facts within its
knowledge.
The crcuit court Of this county ad
journed recently without finding any in
dctments. although ten of the twelve
were Republicans. 1t is fair to presume
that if any such reasonable organization
existed here. that body would have pre-
sented indictments for the sa re. as did the
grand jury at Indianapolis. Did our
neighbor go before the grand jury and i'm
part the knowledge Of the facts in his pos
session? If not. why? If he did, why
did not the grand jury find a bill?
The truth is. that the charge Was male
for buncombe. No such organization ex
ISIS here. and nobody knows that fact bet
ter than our i5hbor. Bat what 1ust the
public think of the reliability of men who,
for mere partizan purposes. brand their
nelghbors with the crime of treason with
out single fact upon which to found the
charge?
We shall see whether the Republican
will have the fairness to acknowledge It's
error
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1862-09-04

Earl Russell has written a letter on the
American difficulties 10 the BRUSH Charge
at Washington, in response to a dispatch
from Secretary Seward. He says that the
British government has not swerved one
inch from an impartial neutrality. and that
it has nothing more at heart than to see
the war brought to speedy and satisfac
tory conclusion
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1862-09-04
\ few days ago, Gen. Halleck was &C

a few days ago. Gen. Haleck was &C.
costed by stranger. in the Capitol ground
at Washington. who asked the General
some questions concerning the uses of the
Capitol building. which Were regarded 8
impertinent. and were answered n q Iriie
ing manner. The stranger. professed TO
be an Englishmsn. fired up aud produced
his card, but Gen. Halleck collared him
and handed him over to the police.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1862-09-04

TIE WAY Mr.. VOORHEES, DIscoURAGEs
ENLlsLXEYTs.- Voorhees, never lent The
slightest influence in favor OF enlisting."
So says the Bonner.
Let us see. At the close of his Gosport
speech he called for volunteers for com
psny organizing in Owen coun His cal
was responded to by five able bodied M u.
At Spencer'ten perssons voiun eered Al
the close of hs speech at Lancaster .eu
more patriots responded 10 his cali aud
bout forty at Portland. These fs,:.s com
pletely upset the Banners declaration. 1t
is because Mr.. VOORHEES, gains recruits for
Democ racy as we'll as for the army that
Mr.. Brown endeavors to misrepresent him.
- GreencdShe Press
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1862-09-04
Or y 2AIpN
Dentistry.
Dr.. A. o. RORTON

Surgeon Deatist. Ply mouth, Indiana. Whole O.
partial sett< of Teeth inserted ON the most an
provei plans Special attention paid to the
preservation ofthe natural teeth. and irregular.
'ty OF Cnhiren's teeth corrected. Fan@s and
I'll Hcut teeth extracted with or without Chloro-
form. Can he consulted M his Office at anv time
except on Mondays aud TUESDAYS
me. N PrrS'in-'S block. up stairs, corner of
VI eiii@'h ana ''ano stre1'S. 1871
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1862-09-04

Nor EXEMPT. The Adjutant Gensral
has issued General Order No. 73. dated
August 10Th. in which he says tba: per-
sons who have served in tho army and
who are now discharged. are not for that
reason, exempt from draft.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1862-09-04

The simple and absurd c-y of "Knig hi 8
of the Golden Circle" made by abolition
isis. is mere pretext ueed to cover the
workings of their secret orders. such 90
their "Union Clubs, "Sons of Liberty"
and other secret orders Of like ilk.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1862-09-04
NUMBER 32-WHOLE No. s.

the sacred office have .rav-ieJ beyond
the limits of their commissicn in search Of
exciting and popular topics; and the pre-
valllng excitement will render it extremely
difficult to arrest the downward progress
of the pulpit
But another state of things. not referred
to in the discourse of DR. Hawss, has
arisen within the last three years. The
demand is made upon minis,el of the gos
pei not 10 instruct, their people ia The
truths Of Gods holy Word. not well un.
deistoOd. not To iuculca.e some important
precept OF the Gospel d-mapG-d by the
state oil the community. not 10 hold forth
some precious prom-e. not to oppose some
error or vice becoming prevalent. but to
define their position respecting some excl
llng question of the day--a question. i,
may be, the examination of which falls not
within the sphere Of the studies Blu, the
public have become excited, and the min
ser must define his position. Itis not
enough tina. he is chargeable with no word
or act to which exception can be aiken.
| is not enough that. like Paul. he does
not sbun to declare the counsel Of God.
His private opoinioS On The exciting topic
must be brought OF: and it must be
known whether his sympathies are all
right. The feeling of his heart in the
matter must be brought out Now so far
as my reading goes. their is scarcely any
thing in the history Of despotism that can
equal this popular tyranny. Yet we boast
of our free country, Where will this thing
stop?
What are the consequences The min
lsier yields TO the camor, and declares his
position. Now. since in the nature of tie
case, there must be differences Of opinion
about such questions. the preachers de-
liyerance gives otfense to some of his peo
pie. Then begins debates, and strifes,
and divisions When ] entered the min.
istry. the Presbyterian Church was one
noble body. 1t is now divided into FIVE,
and there IS reason 10 fear further divisions.
Other churches have passed through
similar experience. When is this thing
to terminate? l do not hesitate 10 express
the conviction, that unless churches and
ministers can be aroused to ser iI- dany-s.
that In less than i've years heir iibef .i--
will be gone Every tim you ield to ne
clamor you increase its boldness Admit
that ministers may be called out in this
way. and the day is al haud when mobs
will dictate the doctrine you shall hear.
and the prayers that ahall be offered in the
churches - Dayton Empire.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1862-09-04
Agency.
7. MCDONALD.

Real estate agent and notary public. Office in
cksOu's hardware store, Plymouth. Ind
Draws deeds, mortgages. bonds, and agree
ments, sells lands, examines titles and furnishes
abstracts of the same, pays taxes and redeems
land sold Cor taxes
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1862-09-04
JOHN s. BENDE

Attorney at Law and Real Estate Agent. Knox,
Knox. Ind.
Collections, Tax paying and exa nination of
Titles, promptly attended to. n3-v
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4. a. y .. e. e. Time Fable.
SUMNER ARRANGEMENT.
Attorneys.
REEVE s. CAPRON,

attorneys and NotarieS. Plymouth, Morshal Co.
Ind, practice IN Marshall and adjoining coun-
ties RETEss TO Babcock & CO.. Phelps, Dodge
Co.. ork, Cooley, ,Farwell & Co, Co, {
n Bro., Chicago, Loudon Co., Phila., t.
Benette Co., Pittsburgh, Hon. A. l.. OsbC
Circuit Judge LapOrt Ind
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1862-09-04
PhySicis1 rs.
Dr.. I. a RORTON

DFl- { a. BOX ON.
PHYSICIAN AMI Surgeon, office cover Pershngs &Co.'s
Drug Store, IN DIR. A. o. Borton's Dental
Rooms. Michigan street. east side corner of
Gano, where ne may he consulted during Office
hours.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1862-09-04

ed, and which we published last week, De.
n'uncing all organizations, secret OF open,
of this character. The convention declar
ed that the ballot box is tie only means
which The Democracy of Indiana will en-
ploy to right the wrongs OF Administra.
ton.
ln regard to the allegations of the jury,
there is more proof that secret Abolition
organization, its members calling them
selves the 'Sons of Liberty and having
sworn for their object to do anything that
the success of their schemes may require,
either composed this jury, or swore falsely
before it. than there is IN support of the
charges which the panel has put forth
against the people of Indiana!
We believe the entire charge to be part
of the abolition conspiracy to destroy the
liberberties of the North. in order to free
and vagabondize the negroes OF the South
The care taken to secure a partizan Jury
itself proclaims the premeditated charac-
ter of the action contemplated.
The Abolilionists are doing their best to
supply the necessary evidence out of
whole cloth. They want the government
to silence opposition to the schemes they
are trying to force upon it, and they invent
to supply reason for asking government
TO do it. The Tribune, in the 10 terests of
the same conspiracy, renounces and ar
CUES against the freedom of speech and of
the press, always the symbols of public
liberty. Thus this journal fraternizes with
the despots of Austria aud Naples, whom
formerly it used to pretend TO hate. Re-
call its eulogies Of Hungarian and Italian
freedom. and its TRADES against BoMBA and
FRANCIS JOSEPH, and judge what has caus-
ed this great transfo rmation.
We say to Democrats, give your en-.
emies no material with which to feed
their conspiracy, and it must fail. The
Constitution is our safeguard, STAND BY
THE CoNsTITUTfoN--N. y. Argus.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1862-09-04
j. j VINAl-l

Homeopathic PhySician.-Pir Observation-Disclosures DaiG
10 obstetric practic, and chronic diseases ot
women, and diseases OF children, Office over C.
faim:r's 'tere. corner Michigan and Iaporte
tsreets, whs he may he consulted at all hours
o.. =. BAIRD,
'rtt1' le'ferson Medical College, resi-
feree I'll ".iee near Shifts MILL Bremen. Ind.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1862-09-04
Lafayette Aug. l9.

my NJ os10 mug TT
AdJutant Gen. Noble:
An impression prevails that the drai I
will not take place because of the great
numbers of enhstments. How is ii9
To which l received the following re-
ply:
The draft will, without doubt be made.
The regiments in the field require
large number of recruits.
LAz. NOBLE, Adj't Gen.
Journal
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1862-09-04

The DRAFr-ket ihose who are disposed
to cherish the deluslon that there will be
no draft. read the following correspond
ence between Col. Miller and The adJulsut
General:
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1862-09-04

Constitution is our safeguard, STAND By
THE CoNsTITUTfoN--N. J. Aryus.
The Democratic S ate Central Commit.
tee of Pennsylvania In an address to the
citizens of that Stale, puts forth the fol-
lowing sound old fashioned Democratic
doctrine:
AS Democrats, and as therefore Loyal
men, we can know TO other principle OF
political action, but to uphold the Govern
ment and obey the laws, and that the best
evidence of our firm purpose 10 do SO is,
that as part Of the people, We will de-
mand the maintenance Of the Constitution
in all its parts and the preservation of the
Union in its perfect integrity, and that We
will hold all men, North as well as South,
who assai our Constitution, in whole or
IN part. as disloyal men, and the enemies
of the Union Of these States. President
Lincoln. IN his inaugural address, quoting
the entire provision in the Constitution Of
The United States, relative to the return Of
fuglives from labor from any State, truly
said that he found that provision "as plain
y written in the Constitution as any 9TH
er; and in the same address, he Justly de-
clared, 81 have no purpose directly or in
directly to interfere with the institution Of
slavery where it exists. | believe l have
no lawful right to 90 SO, and have no in
clination to do so." Yet the Abolilionists
of the North are to day bringing to bear
upon President Lincoln fearful pressure
to induce him to exert all the power which
his official position in present crcumstan-
ces affords, to act counter to this plain pro
vision OF the Constitution and to his own
pledge to the American people. This
pressure has been 81 great that the Presi-
dent, in his high position, was induced to
appeal to the Union loving Congressman
from the Border Slave States for relief.
Let the whole loyal people of the State of
Pennsy ylvania come forward in mass NEE
tings, and with one patriotic and deter
mined voice give e>assurance to President
Lincoln Of that relief which he seeks. Let
us assure him that the only relief he can
ever obtain is from the loyal masses mum
bering at least 800, 900 men in Pennsylva
MIA alone, who are firmly resolved that as
they are the source of all power, and are
the supreme power In the land, they in
tend to "preserve, protect and defend the
Constitution of the United States" against
all it's foes. whether Abolitionists or Seces
sionists.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1862-09-04
e PAUL

- ter Ia boots and shoes. manufactufs all kind
~ ne y ,r" ia his line, Michigan street, PIv
mouth, Ind. ~
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ESaI'bcrIn~.
MICH ael G.NZ,

Barber and hair dresser, West side Michipan
street over PattersOns storc) Plymouth Ind.
Everything in the above business attended TO Inv
me in the best style,
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brugEiSfS.
G. BLAlN g. Co

G. BLAIN g. Co.
DruseistSand confectiOners, west side of uicb;o,r
street, Plymouth, Ind. '''San
T. a. LEMON,
Dealer In drugs, medicines, notions. E,oror,,
magazines, papers, etc, north side Lane, IT,
street, Plymouth, Ind A'Po' 'e
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@ HA5lANGER g. BROS,
Il ulhi icturerS otwdgOns. carriages etc. Black
.'fnifhing. ptinting ..nd sraning done to order
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'Ialer I IN tches, clocks and iewelrv, Plvmoutb
nu-' keeps constantly m htnd clocks. watcbes
%1 pms ear rims, LIger rings, lockets. etc
manner possible. ~ "e7
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Livery.
~. 3. klINGCR

N. 3. KLINGER,
Proprietor Buckeye Livery - onnoo;,o rl.,-
ih'' n27ly
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Ntit,-H HtI'I-sfn 3T'ttt.
o'''- - Il 4 G:3.Dcer.Te..
j 370W'N-EE,
% elar N lr soo'is ofall kin.s, groceries, wares
- i ;.i7ar s--sc. PvmOuth, Ind
= p MER,
o-'lerif j. ''ar.s. Groceries, etc, south side
IaPor street.
NJos5AJM & DAVIDSON,
Dra.-i~ IN Grocer IS and Provisions. east side of
Vi cligan street.