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The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1862-04-03
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CONE. gentle Spring. ethereal Mil,lness, come; !;
And from the bosom of yOn dropping cloud,
While music wakes around, veiled in shower
OF shadowing roses. on our plains descend.
- HertfOrd, fitted Or to shine in courts
With unaffected grace, or walk the plain
With innocence and meditation Joined
In soft assemblage, listen to nv song,
Which thy own Season paints when Nature all
Is blooming and benevolent, like thee.
And see where surly Winter passes off,
Far to the North, anl calls his ruflian blasts:
His blasts obey. and quit the bowling hill,
Tie shattered forest, and the ravaged vale;
While softer gales succeed, at whose kind touch
DiSsolving SHOWS in livid torrents lost,
The mountains lift their green heads to the sky.
As yet the trembling year is unconfrmed,
And Winter oft at resumes the breeze,
Chills the pale morn, and bids his driving slects
Deform TIE day delighness. that scarce
The biltern knows his time, with bill ingulfcd,
To shake the sounding marsh or from the shore
The p'Overs when to scatter DER the heath,
And sing their wild notes to the listening waste.
At last from Aries rolls the beautious sun,
And the bright Bull receives him. Then no more
The expansive atmosphere is cramped with cold !;
But. full OF life and vivifying soul,
Lifts the light clouds sublime, and sprc ads them
thin,
Fleccy and white, DER all surrounding heaven.
Forth fly the tepd airs and unconfined,
nbidding earth. the moving sotness strays.
Joyous. the inpatient husbandman perceves
Relsnting Nature, and his lusty steers
Drives from their stalls to where the we'll fused
plough
Lies in the furrow. loosened from the frost.
There unrefusing, to the harnessed yoke
They lend their shoulder, and begin their toll
Oh cred by the simple song and soaring lark.
Meanwhile incumbent DER the shining share
The master leans, removes the Olstructing clay,
Winds the whole work and sidelong laws the glebe
While through the ncighboring fields tle
stalks,
With measured step; and liberal throws the grain
Into the faithful bosom of the ground:
The harrow follows harsh and shuts the scene.
BE gracious, Heaven for laborious
Has done his part. Ye fostering breezes, blow:
Ye s0itening dews, We tender showers, descend.
And temper all, thou world reviving sun,
Into the perfect year. Nor ye he i've
In luxury and ease, in pOmp and pr /"
Think these lost themes unworthy ourear
Such themes as these the rural Marc sung
To wide imperial Rome, in the full hight
OF elegance and taste, by Greece refined.
In ancient times. the sacred plough emNoyed
The kings and awful fathers of mankind
And some, with whom compared your insect tribes
Are but the beings of summers day,
Have held the scale of empire. ruled the storm
Dsdainns little delicaces. seized
The plough. and greatly independent lived.
Thompson.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1862-04-03
Case of Gen. Stone.

The following form OF petition to the
President has been largely signed by lead
ing ciiizens. both in this city and else-
where Ii will be observed that all which
this requests is. that Gen. Stone may have
an immediate trial. This is the right of
every citizen. and in the denial Of ii every
mans rights are violated. Gen. Stone.
understood to be highly meritorieus
officer, and one who had rendered signal
service at the beginning OF the outbreak.
has been arrested and imprisoned. just as
the army was about to march against tie
insurgents, for no known cause. He is
entitled to be heard IN his defence. If there
is anything which can be alleged against
him. A COPY of the petition may be found
at the counting room of the Courier. base
ment OF Old STATE House, State street:
To his Excelency the President of the
United States of America. and Commsn-
der-in Chief of the army:
The undersigned, citizens of the United
States and residents in Massachusetts.
respectfully represent:
That Brissiler General Charles P.
Stone. a native OF Massachusetts, an off,
Ger in the army Of the United States, and
subject TO the Articles Of War. has been
for many weeks in close confinement.
without any known accusation against him
and without any know sccus
Civilians as we are. We yet feel 1t 10 be
our right and duty to invoke your authori-
~ 10 secure 10 General Stone the full
benefit of The Articles of War las they
have heretofore been uniformly inerpre-
ted). and an immediate trial.-Boston
! Courier
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1862-04-03
A Protest and "a Prophecy

The New York World protests against
the attempt of .he Sumner Greedy school
of politicians TO resusci,aie the Republican
party for the purpose Of erasing from the
nsronal flag as many stars AS it originally
con ontained. and makes the following state
ment, which might be considered prophecy
il it was not the expression of truth al
ready, quite patent.
'As soon as the war draws visibly 10 a
clOse the Democratic party will. in any
event. spiing up agsIn in iull ,igor. Hea-
w taxation. the corrupt squaudeIing Of
the public money brought TO light by
Congressional committees Of investigation.
and the questionable stretches of power 10
winch The executive authority has resort
ed. will be charged upon the Republican
party. which was alone responsible for
! the administration Of the government
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1862-04-03
Senator Douglas Opinion Of sem
atOF sumner.

If there was any man that the lamented
Senator Douglas regarded with abhorrence
it was Senator Sumner. Of Massachusetts,.
Here is q portrait tha. he drew Of him in
debate in 1854 Addressing himself 10
HIM he said:
lis there anything in the means by
which he got here TO give him superior
ity over other gentlemen who came by or
dinary means? Is there anything to JUS
tify it in the fact that he came here with
deliberate avowal that he would never
obey one clause Of the Constitution of the
United States, and yet put his hand upon
the Holy Bible. in the presence OF this
body. and appealed to Almighty God to
witness that he would be faithful 10 the
Constitution. with pledge Of perjury OF
his soul. bv violating both thar oath and
the Constitution? He came here with a
pledge TO peJure himself as the condiio
of eIis sibiliiy 10 the place Has he right
to arralgn US because we have felt it to DO
our duty tc be faithful to that Constitution
which he disavews, TO that oath which ho
assumes and then repudiates? The SEN
ate have not forgotten the debate on the
Fugitive slave Law. when that Senator
said. in reply to question whether hs
was in favor Of carrying into effect that
clause of the Constitution for the rendi-
sion OF fugitive slaves; Is thy servant a
dog. to be true to the Constitution Of your
country? A dog unless you are a trait
orr? That vas his position; and still he
comes here and arraigns us for crime. and
talks about audaci,y. Did mortal man
ever witness such audacity in an avowed
crmiua?"
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1862-04-03

political faith; the text Of civil instruction
the touchstone by which to try the services
Of those we trust; and should we wander
from them in moments Of error or alarm,
let US hasten to Ietrace our steps and
regain the road which alone leads to peace
liberty and safety"
Having wandered from these principles
Gin moments Of error and ALARM" we
cannot too soon 'retrace our steps.'-For'
Wayne Sentinel
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1862-04-03
q Fine Chance.

The member OF Federal oflicers--Isx
gatherer., &c. 10 De created 10y the new
tax Bill. will be 96. .00ol This Is a fine
army, and their fees. salaries, per9uisiIes.
stealings, &c. will make pretty great
hole in the revenue collected. How will
the people who have so heavy bur'hen to
sustain in keeping an army OF soldiers In
the field, like the additional burthen of
maintaining this army of locusis at home.
who wi Il literally devour their substance :?
The creation of Ihis new swarm Of Office
holders. will give 6ne chance to horde.
Of dsinteressed patriots who have failed TO
get office under the presen. administration.
AS soon as the bill passes. Washington
City will again swarm with hungry office
seekers.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1862-04-03

In the campaign Of 1910 the Democrats
were bitterly denounced because President
Van Buren, used gold spoons on his table
Ogle's speech was circulated by millions
over the land.
How stands the case now under the
Republican administration which stands
pledged 10 restore the government to what
it was in the days Of Washington and
Jefferson? In the civil appropriation bill
recently passed Congress is an item of two
thousand six hundred and thirteen dollars
for The purchase and repair Of gold
spoons for the Presidents house Gen
temen tax payers. IS not this item pleas
ant to contemplate upon? BY the extrava.
gauce an l lhievery. Of men in power, nc
doubt the people will be compelled to pay
tax of four per cent = Jpaync Count,
Democrat.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1862-04-03
Treason.
enjoyed.

The Chicago Times say. so far as we
are concerned. the time has come when
We propose to call that which is treason
treason. Aboltionsm is TREASON. Where
is the Ab0itionist who will not answer
that he loves liberty better than The
Union?' and 10y the liberty hs means the
abolition Of slavery. He is not TO b,
found The Abolitionist is not be found
who 10 for the reconstruction of the Unior
with slavery. And the Union cannot bc
restored without. slavery. The abolition o
slavery by the Federal government is
revolution. the same as the southern rebel
lion would have been revolution had i
been successful. The Union can be re
stored. with slavery. This war will inc
vitably thus restore it. If 1t shall be con
tnued as it has been carried on thus tar
Every attempt to divert the course OF th'
war. then, Is treason"
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1862-04-03
The New War Artfclc--AbOlitiOn-
ism i'm the senate.

We extract from the Congressional
Globe the proceedings in the Senate upon
the passage of the bill which. by attach
ing penalties and punishments to soldier
or officer who should return fugitive slaves
70 loyal master. even in those states
where the Federal authority is recognized.
virtually renders nugatory the fugitive
slave law. Heretofore. whenever the civil
authority has been incapable Of enforcing
the provisions Of that act. the military
power has been called on to aid the for.
mer This was done in Boston under the
administration Of President Fillmore. The
new article Of war ~ intended t. svsde
the provisions: :of the constitution 10 regarc
to the return Of fugitives from labor to
those to whom said labor or service 10 due.
We call attention to the amendments Fro
posed by the conservative Senators and
which were voted down by the Republi
cans and Abolitiou,sts. II was proposed
by Senator Davis Of Kentucky. tina, all
officers and persons in tie military and
naval service Of the United States should
be prohibited from OBTAINING. harboring or
concealing ATTY such fugirivss. This was
o,ed down. 10 TO 20. Another amend
ment was offered that the article should
not apply to tie States Of Delaware.
Maryland. Missouri and Kentucky. uo,
else where where the Federal authority is
recognized or can be enforced, but it met
similar fate. An amendment prohibit
ing auy forces Of the United States being
employed for the purpose Of epticing or
dscoying such persons he'd to service or
labor from the service Of their loyal mas
,ers.' was likewise lost by vote of 10 TO
60. 1t will be noticed that Governor
Wright, with the Republican and Aboli-
ton Senators, voted against all these
amendments. His professions and practice
w'l not square. Since lis appointment
to The Senate be has professed 10 be as
good Democrat as he ever was, aud that
he would as zealously msintaia the consti-
tutional rights OF the people of the South
ern States as he ever had done. The
| President called to his aid the military OF
the nation to enforce the laws. But Gov.
Wright is found check By lole with the
Abolition Senators, voting against the
employment OF the military forces, if their
services should be necessary 10 aid in the
execution of law upon the statute book
with The very men who oppose the Presl-
dents emancipation resolution, because
they are in favor Of the unconditional
abolition OF slavery, without compensation
to the master. This is a singular position
for one to occupy who processes to tread
In the footsteps of DOUGLAS. lie had no
sympathy with such a crew, and in his
!ast speech took ground against them In
declaring that we must not invade con
s,i.usonal rights. State Sentinel.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1862-04-03

Fremont. the long haired apostle has
been assigned a command, embracing
portions of Virginia. Tennessee and Ky.
His command is styled The mountain de-
iiornia friends are already after him for a
contract to tunnel the Blue Ridge for an
underground railroad. 1t is also coaten'
ded that his appointment TO a command
by the administration is an endorsement
of his financial populations in Missouri. and
makes the Government responsible for the
fraudulent contracts by him awarded &c
the VanIal crew who lowered around him
ike buzzards around csrrion.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1862-04-03

We heard lady say. in her exultation
at the capture Of Fort Donclson. that she
wished she could kiss every soldier en-.
gagged in the attack Such patriotic de-
votion to the good cause should not 90
uprewarded
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1862-04-03
traveller stopped at farm house TO

A traveller stopped at farm house for
the purpose of getting dinner. Dismouut'
ing al the front door he knocked. but re-
ceived no answer. Going 10 the other
side of the house. he found little white
headed man in the embrace OF his wife
who had his head under her arm. with he'
other she was giving her little lord :
pounding. Wishing to put an ell d to the
fight, our traveller knocked OH the house
and cried out in loud voice; Halo here
who keeps this house, The husband
though much out of breath, answered
Stranger, that's what We nre trying L
decide
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1862-04-03

II you wish TO know the value that is
set in your society. announce that you
intend to give up giving parties. and
then count the invitations you continue to
receive.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1862-04-03

jeff Dsvis's message is simply a con-
fession that the Confederates are in the
condition of the lauudress who hung out
more than she washed.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1862-04-03

The canvass for Governor in Rhode
Island has taken a remarks bic turn. The
republicans. despairin. Of defeating Gov.
Sprague. decline to put a candidate in the
field against him, and hsve commenced the
task OF making him out As bad an AboIi-
ZIONIST as themselves. They have ase ri
bed to HIM the authorship of pamphle,
announcing the same radical and uncon-
sttuliona doctrines which come from
Sumner and PHILIPPE. The Providence
Post declares that the Governor never
wrote line OF it, or had anything to do
with it, and that he stands upon his own
declaration that he most heartily disowns
any other wish than that Of bringing to-
gether these now belliyereut States without
the loss to any one Of them Of single
righ: or privilege which it has heretofore
enjoyed
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1862-04-03

tempests. breaking and wrecking business
but nimbleness is a full. fair wind. blow
ing it with speed to the haven.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1862-04-03

Tie man who proposes to tll shells with
some 'sickening gas. is baying up coPiss
Of the n. Y. Tribune.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1862-04-03

We should take for our guidance the
maYims Of Jefferson, who said, 1.-The dlf-
fusion Of information and the arrangement
Of abuse at tie ba, Of public opinion,
freedom of religion freedom of the press;
freedom Of persons under The protection
of habeas corpus; and trial by juries i'm.
partially selected these principles form
the bright constellation which has gone
before us. and guided our steps through
an age OF revolution and reform. The
wisdom Of our sages and the blood Of our
heroes have been devoted to their attain
ment They should be the creed Of our
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HOTEL ARRIEALS.

Gov. Morton of Indiana. the Hon. Alfred Ely Of
Rochester. the Hon. b. Mott and Judge R"dclif OF
Albany, II. 5. Washbun of Worcester, and Charles
Rice of Boston are at the st. Melodies Hotel.
The Hon. James L. English OF New-Haven' the
Hon. Thomes Coleman Of Troy, Capt CofPinger,
L. :. "; Col. Jewett, L. 5. Paymaster''enerai;
+. Gutter. U.S.N; +. S. Plumbe, L. 5. Mexican
Legation; j. T. Amsry Of Mars, and James Gaan'
Of the Navy are ut the Astor House.
Prof. Phelps of New.Jeney, Lieut., p. Bocser,
L. s. a., and lady; Ii. b. Livingston L. 5. Al ana
c. T. Heminway Of Chill are at the Everett House
Col. L. C.. Orcott Of Connecticut, j. W. Moore,
L. \. N; Capt. Bennett Of Boston, .. NJ. Ovste Oh
Ohio, Jacob Sanwood OF Boston, c. Ii. Ste,son OF
Mass, G.. A. Henderson Of Washington, and L. "
Calgan of Cuba are at the Metropolitan Hotel.
-Dr. IL. Fizhugh of Genesee. Arthur Amory Of
R,s,on w II. Gorham Of Hampshire, and Mr..
Van Duzen and lady of Newburgh are at the Brs'
WORT House.
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coast, with the guns and vessels he has, is incon'

ceivable.
Several gunboats had arrived and would replace
those that were disabled. The Sciota broke one OF
her engines coming ont, and has now broken the
connecting rod Of the other, and will be unht icr
service I'LL duplicate can arrive frcm Phladelp
The Itaeca Is now ready at Key West, but had not
reported as vet for service. The Wssihickon was
also disabled. but would soon be repaired. The
Mercedita arrived safely, stopping at Fort Plckehs
on the morning of the I'd. There had been come
bombarding on the lst, which caused large con-
hagration at Woolsey, which was destroyed aAu
WARRINGTON. Tie smoke was very dense during the
day Of the Cd and from the Mercedta the light was
seen Oh the night of the Cd for more than ~ miles
The health was excellent at Ship Island, aud the
troops anXousy expecting the rect of the expedition.
The Santiago de Cuba came here to coal, and has
awaited the Columbia ard Karnak for dispatches
and letters in vain. None came. TEere is consd'
cradle suspicion of hocus-pocus somewhere, and it
should be attended to.
The city ia healthy, though there is considerable
dirhtLera. The opera is in full blast, and paying
well.
Toere has been great activity among the troops
here and rumor says they to be sent to reinforce
the expedition at Vera Cruz. There have been sew
cral cases of insubordination among them, and they
have killed three non-commissoned officers The
mu,derers have been publicly garoted, however, at
the Riuta.
The Milan has just come in snd will proceed TO
repair.
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Loss OF THE ScHooSER WASpERER.-CaF
Caves of the bark Lauyersois at this port last even
ing, from Plymouth, England, reports:
Ian IL lat 400 30 Ion g. a. FELL In With The schooner
yy.ler., If and from Boston for Ellsworth Maine osp@
B,e,y eaky and took from her the captain ee" % INV
pa.ssnser. and brought them to this port
Nv.,1,., .,il.a from, Boston Dec 81, with genera
carr, and three passengers, bound to Ellsworth Name
the he, III; out he'd heavy gale from the no''A"s,
b,own o the coast. From that time until jan u nc H-'
continued norhwest gales during which sprung "','
ned away jbboom snd bOwsPrit aud parted 'O,e 81.
ling Ian - when In lat 20 lon 62o IA fell IL VIVA Wv
bar. J,nv,r.o. from Plymouth. England ior ss~
yo who ran to and hove to on her weather OTs
It wa. blowing gale the time from the northwest 20 INV
tbey could not launch sb0ai but by tho AID o. n, h.
c.sJsd in ,asin. otf three of the crew Lay 0s us'
che yale SLATED then the schooner e'a' ~
n"sh+G and the four remaining men wen, 90 board ,S O'a
n. w,nderer wa. built in 1854. in Boston and 'spa
,eSs burden and owned BY g. NJ BLACK ''''''
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nent. Thus w"all benign Providence bring meal
onlable gopo out Of this mighty evil. What an OPP

IoituaV Is presented To this Republic 10 Ninolcate
hey 0neis tency and become immortal. Tie occasion
II .orced upon III, and the invitation presenei to
strike the chains from four millions OF human beings
and create them men, to extngulsh s'avs ~ on THIS
whole continent, wipe out tie mos; hateful aud IN
fernal blot that ever disgraced the eecatcheon OF
whose brightness shah eclip6e all the records Of
heroe, aud sages This s the work before us.
Mr.. +. A. CONkLING rep, y. ~ offered On
amendment. which was adopted, that nothing IN tue
bill shall be construed as in any manner InFahing
the compensation OF any officer o. the Government,
or abolisnug any existing uihce' lie heN'i,De1 w
fact tl1t tic Joilt Commission reducing the civil
military, and naval expenses had reported three sew
eral bills with this object
Tie Committee Iose, and the House efjourned.
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DIED.

sprvEYon ruc.aay Jan n Of dc s.;, ., ' aged years
.aves and useIos Illness h;n.c s ss'I aud members o.
The C,icket Club also the mst NO Is o. of
and ;a Soyf To si .SSh the
O. f. are rel "1.dsy) afternoon from his late Ie :,
&c 80 AieSts avenue his remains WI DC ''A0'
wood cemetery for intesneh' ., .os, short III.
SllA" ,in i"e Johnson vile 0! Prosper L. sn'"'
yea months sne Of ,h family are respectfully 1%Sss
The reatyrs la onsya from her residence NO. A. II
to a'l'p Bro S on Friday morning the Sn 'N'~
O'clock
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MINNESOTA STATE ELrcrlos.-The io''Owins w r,s
the ,o,iugs Of the canvass of votes eaS AZ 'ne
nosota State election last October: 'o'e'nV re
Alex. Ramsey, 1924 +. .. iaa'o oSo. Tbo,.
Lieutenant GoSernor-J Donneny' m R,ker.
Cowan. 10, 500 Secretary Of STATE .n
l6 OBS; Daniel Buck, s,Si irvaSu, csoeral-
I6 o53; CT. Fischer, io,5ls. AaOrne! q ,S
. r Cole Is lI9; W. IL. Peckham iV'''''
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LEGISLATURE
SENATE....ALRANY, Jan. o., 1852.
REPORTS FAyoERHIY.

SENAIE.--. ALHANf, Jan. =, I3U-.
REPORTS FAyoEhHiY.
Bv Mr.. MUNkOE - Amending the Revised
Statutes in rel Il on 10 unauthorized banking.
BY Mr.. FARRAR-Legalizingt tie acts Of the New
York Common Council tor relieving the families OF
volunteers.
Bills NOTICED.
BY Mr.. WILLARD-Establishiug q Council Of
Conrhion to determine cares pendIi g in the Court
of Appeals.
~ Nr. RAMSEY-Amending the divorce laws
~ Dir. SANFORD-Naking the cost Of pint
ing Tor the Insurance Department chargeab!e 70 the
Insurance Companies.
BILLS PASSED.
Nj BELL from the Finance Committee, reported
concurrent resolutions that when necessary TO i'm
pose any tax other than duties, the anount needed
be Estimated, and each State be allowed to assume
paymen; and collect the assets Of tie same. LAID
Oveg.
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GREAT CONSOLIDATED LINE
Cincinnati 4 Chicago Air Limo
R.4xLROAD.

L,OPTY MILES THE SHORTEST ROUTE
l. to Cincinnati, indianapolis and Louisville.
Two express Trains leave West S de L Mon De-
pot, CHICAGO, as follows:
Ats A NJ, daily, except sunday.
At 6:l0 NJ, daily, except Saturday.
Arrive at lo:45 A NJ, and l0:45 NJ.
Through to Cincinnati and lniirnap lis without
change Of cars
Elegant sleeping Cars on Night Trains.
Time to Cincinnati, eleven hours.
Thr ugh tickets may be obtained a. the principal
Railroad Offices in the North w est, and the Com
pany's Office, No l35 Randolph street, under
the Sberl an House
JOHN BRANDT, H., Gent Sup't,
C.E. FOLLETT, GenI Ticket Ag't.
deg n. IL. MOORE, Ag't, Chicago.