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The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1862-04-10
Gen. szI.cheGI :o TErs. Polk.

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The Nashville correspondent of the
Cincinnati Gazette relates the following:
The following interesting scrap Of
news is told by an eye witness to the
scene: One day last week General Buell.
and all the Brigadiers of the Department
who were present went in a body to call
upon Mrs. James X Polk and her niece,
daughter Of the ex Rev. General Leonidas.
Mrs. Polk seemed determined that no
doubt should be entertained as to her SEN
timents in regard to our unhappy dilficul
ties. The gentlemen present, as they
were severaily addressed, simply bowed
in silence, until General Mitchell, who
was standing somewhat away from the
party, was singled out. To him Mrs p.
remarked. General. trust this war viii
speedily terminate BY the acknowledgment
of southern independence. The. remark
was the signal for lull in the conversa-
yIon, and all eyes we're turred upon the
General to hear his reply. lie stood with
his lips firmly compressed and his eyes
looking fully into those of Mrs Polk as
long as she spoke. He then said: Mad
am, the man whose name you bear was
once The President of the United States.
He was an honest man and true patriot
He administered the laws of this govern
ment with equal justice to all We know
no independence of one section Of
our country which does not belong TO all
others. and, judging by the past, if the
mute lips Of the honored dead who lies so
near us could speak, they would express
the hope that this war might never cease.
Il thai cessation was to he purchased by
he dissolution If the Union Of the States
over which he once presided
1t is needless to say the effect was elec-
,rica. made, as the remark was, in a calm
dien.ied tone, and with that earnestuess
for which the General is noted. No Of
fence could be taken.
Southern independence was not men
toned again during the interview"
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1862-04-10
Wendell PHILLIPS and :ne Hob.

Our cotemporary Of the Louisville Jour
nal has keen appreciation Of the incon
si5tency of the Cincinnati Gazette and the
matter of freedom Of speech, ana hi;s it
OFF as follows:
"The Cincinnati Gazette is very indig
nant because Wendell Phillips was driven
from the stage while attempting to lecture
in tnat city on Monday night.
ave think that it would have been much
better for those who regarded the teach
ings of Mr.. Phillips as pesulent 10 stay at
home Still we trust that his expulsion
from the Cincinnati Opera House by a
public assembly WAS prompted by patti
otic regard for the Union. At the very
commencement of his discourse. he declar-
ed himself, in direct terms, Disunionis
and the popular Indignation thereat was
atuial and certainly far from dlscreditable
Ii Southern fire eater We're to attempt.
in public place, TO proclaim disunion
sentiments to the people Of Cincinnati, we
nave no doubt that the Gazette Itself, zeal
Gus as it may in behalf of Wendell Phil
lips liberty of speech, would be disposed
to pardon the driving Of The offensive in
truder from the stand by misses equally
offensive. And why should disunion
traitor from one section enjoy more immu
nifty in a loya! city than a disunion traitor
from another section? And. If any dis
tinciion is to de made, shouli if not be
made against the Northern dsunion traitor
rather than in his fayor?'- Cincinnati,
Enquirer
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1862-04-10
Interference Ssisi, ss.i.ery---EGgIPgsD-
sican E,sGeIges.

interference Ssigis s.asery---E6gEPgsD-
sican E';cdges.
On the llth Of February, 1861, the
United States House Of Representatives. by
a nearly unanimous vote, passed the fol-
lowing resolutions:
Pesolced. That neither the Federal Gov
ernment nor tie people or Governments
Of the non -slaveholding States have a
purpose or constitution al right to leglslate
upon or interfere with slavery in any of the
States Of the Union.
Resotoed, That those persons in the
North who do not subscribe to the forego-
ing proposition are too insignificant in
numbers and influence TO excite tie seri-
Gus attention or alarm of any portion Of the
people of this Republic. and that the in
crease Of their numbers and influence does
not keep pace with the increase of the ag-
gregate population Of the Union.
Here is solemn declaration that neither
the Governments of the United States,
Federal or State. or the people of the non-
slavehoding States. entertain the purpose
or have a constitutional right to lcgislate or
interfere with slavery in aay Of the States
of the Union. Yet every ultra Republican
Congressman is either presenting, advo-
eating or voting for some proposition by
Legislation to interfere with slavery in the
States. In this way the Republicans are
illustrating their pledges and redeeming
their plighted faith and integrity There is
neither honesty, sagacity nor regard for
the Constitution with the radical Republi-
cans in or out of Congress.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1862-04-10
Ex-senator bright.

a gentleman who met Senator Bright,
recently in the southern part of Indiana,
reports the Ex Senator in good health, and
by no means shocked at the action of the
secession aboliiionists who voted for his
expulsion from the Senate. No man in
Indiana seemed to care less abou: that new
outrage than Mr.. Bright himself.
We further learn. from our informant
that Mr. Bright is firmly impressed with
the conviction that the Democratic Nation
al party, and the cooperation Of all other
national men without regard 10 past party
distinctions, is essential 10 the Union, the
preservation of the Constitution, and the
liberty and safety of the people in all the
States. He thinks the country ought to
be convicted. by this time, that the Repub.
lican organization, under whatever dis
guise 1t may assume, is powerless to save
the Union in the spiri, in Which our fathers
made it, and the sooner the people take
from that party the power to do further
mischief, the sooner the old and time hon
ored institution Of our beloved country will
assume the spirit and power of their
original vigor for good. He thinks the
leaders of the Republican party will be
content with nothing less than the aboltio n
of slavery in all the States, and the conse-
quent flooding of the free States of the
Northwest with hordes of emancipated
negroes, who will be hinderance 10 the
continued progress of these hitherto pros
porous communities.
Mr.. Bright expressed his conviction tha,
the National men of Indiana vet have it in
their power to rescue from he grasp Of the
Abolition faction the institutions of our
beloved State, and to make themselves
heard, in the councils Of the nation, IN
favor of a conservative, judicious and wise
policy for tie restoration of the Union as
the Constitution designs it to be- For
these purposes, and with these high aims,
he declared himself prepared to co operate
with his political friends in Indiana. and
with all others, in the contest of 1862 bat
with the distinct understanding that lie
wanted no Office in the State or Federal
Government, and that whatever aid he
might be able 10 render, wculd be as a
private cliizen, seeking and desiring
nothing bnt the triumph of the Consiiu
ton and laws over the miserable factions
which lave brought The nation to It's
present imperiled condition. This great
work of regeneration accomplished, he was
content, and desired to remain in private
life. and would accept no Office at the
hands of his party or friends--I'rre
k0ute JourHmL.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1862-04-10
Y. S. ROSECRANS
Brig. Gen. U. S. A.
Mr. Cox, of Ohio. and the Tax E,iI,.

Mr. Cox, OF Ohio, and the Tax Eiil..
In the discussion on the Tax Bill lately
in the House of Representatives. Mr. Cox.
of OHIO, indulgod in the following playful
sally of wit:
Mr.. Wadsworth, of Kentucky, offered
an amendment TO the clause defining what
circus is, SO as TO include prestidigitatiou,
ring master and clown performances.
Z" Mr.. Cox, Of Ohio. said the House last
year commenced taxation at the wrong
end by operating on tea and coffee. Now.
during our troubles, it was proposed to
tax the luxuries and recreation of life. The
gentleman from Pennsylvania. (Mr.
Stevens) must be lost to the Innocent DAYS
OF ch ldhood to tax circus or a theatre.
IL amounted to a tax on Hamlet and
: aistah. IL was taxing Il -lec UIoy 10
Foy Old Debts. Raising tie Wind. and it
oeen suggested Gor and Ger. Laughter.
Ia 'hiS he spake with feeling. Renewed 1
'""s snier'1 why not tax the perfor1 ance
last night at Cincinnati aud pu, a tax on
eggs. which. 1t is freely reported, were
used there? How could they tax a gentle.
man who turns three somersets in the air
and catches three rings as he goes9
" MIR. Lovejoy wanted to know whether
Mr.. Cox would tax those who turn somer.
ses?
" Mr.. Cox replied that he was opposed
to taxing such persons as the gentleman
IRON Illinois, because that would be taxing
'o'hello,' and would place the gentleman
IN bad way. and his occupation would be
gone.
Mr.. Wadsworth's amendment was re-
jected."
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1862-04-10

1t is apparent that there is uneasiness
throughout the country lest the rampant
manifestations of abolitionism in Congress
shall obtain the ascendency. Abolition
ism is noisy and anceasng in its assaults
upon the constitution. 1t is to be beaten
back, however. 1t will be beaten back If
all the conservative elements Of the coun.
try shall make their voice heard. Northern
traitors are making their last assault upon
the constitution. They must overthrow il
now. or sink forever in eternal infamv
The time for the election of their snccosO.
ors Is approaching. and the people beoin
TO see that the only organization which
can preserve the government and admins
ter 1t successfully is the democratic party
Chicago Times
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1862-04-10

The Iowa Governor and all the Legisla
tors. except the Democrats, wen, on a
high old spree in honor of the victory at
Fort Donelson. They were so iroicsome
and so drunk that the newspapers fee.
constrained to admonish them.
The Detroit Free Press thinks the time
has come when the Republican party must
cast of Abol:tionisn-when il must de-
clare for the Constitution or against it..
Until it Goes so. the Democracy have a
right to held it responsible fo.- all that
Abolition has done TO produce rebellion
\ political warfare against the rebels is no
longer necessary. 1t is simple nonsense
waste of ink and paper. The army
fights them The only political hgh!
which remains for 'he North is under This
very issue Abolition or Union, treason
or loyalty. the Constitution or no Ccnsli-
tu'i,n. This is the real issue; and the
first aud holest duty of every citizen is TO
leal the mask Of patriotism from the faces
Of the extremists and to expose them TO
infamy as co~conspirators with Davis and
Floyd, as the aulhcls Of schemes which, if,
successful. viii extirpatc liberty from ,his
continent.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1862-04-10
NUMBER 1l-WHOLE No. lis.
/ Call from Il Republican Paper.

4 Gall from IA Republican Paper.
The NewouryporI Mass Herald well
says:
Wendell PHILIPPE has been mobbed At
Cincinnati for declaring himself disun-
ionist. There was no demand for mob
in Cincinnati; there never is anywhere;
out for the life of US we can't see why the
Government that fills the prisoos with
political offenders should allow this man to
be at large, advocating treason over the
land. He makes no secret of his views,
he declares them IN Boston and New York,
and in Washington under the very nose of
the President. If it can't take care of
such a man, II SHOULD open the doors of
Fort Warren to Buckher and Barron, and
all the rebels great or small.
To tie same effect is the demand Of the
Boston Courier, AS Gllows:
Why should Wendell Phillips. or any
K ndred spirit be permitted to roam the
c)untry'' chartered liberatine' of trea.
son? Is it not as much treason for an
Aboillioaist to proclaim his purpose to
break up the Union and to destroy the
Constitution. as for man who is not an
Abeitionist? Does it make any difference
with what motive he tries to pull down
the pillars Of he Government?
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1862-04-10

IL YOU have gone so far as 10 cut the
lions claws, you had better not feel Sc
cure I'LL YOU Lave drawn his teeth
To criminate and iecriminate never vet
was The road 10 reconciliation. DO YOU
make trial Of the soft answer that turneth
away wrath?
No man can leave better legacy TO the
world than a well educated family.
Happiness grows at our own firesides,
and is not De picked in the strangers gar
den.
y grca, deal of nonchalance ,ha, pass.
for philosophy, is nothing more noI less
;haD natural stupidity.
We dom, know Commodore Foote'S re.
i;gious faith. but we sulmise he belongs
to The hard shells.
lfa man cheats you ence, blame Linn
il second time. blame yourself.
The mechanics of Buffalo are on a strike
for twenty five cents more a day all
around. They have been getting from
81 to 50 per day.
It's hinted that the British Parliament
will amend the Royal Marriage Act so
that the Prince of Wales may select wife
among the gentle maiders If FL gland IL
is lot bad idea.
The rebels talk OF making the war Of
fensive instead of defensive The people
of Missouri think that. wherever Price
goes. il will be offensive enough
What do You eat a! dinner that nobody
else eats?
lous dinner
Il am afraid. sir. You are in .e,t.ed
melancholy
No, madam. my melanc. ol w.. ct
tie; it has too much grounds
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1862-04-10

BEFORE tho Maryland Annual Confer
ence. the other day, President Bates said:
+" But il we as church, during our
present session and our la5ors in the com
ing year, act with prudence I. C.. confiae
ourselves exclusively to the work of advan-
cling Chrisi's kingdom, we viii no doub,
secure the approval cf all honest men. Of
whatever class of opinion, and obtaia such
signal favor from God as will give US "a
year of unprecedented prosperity"
If this moroccan Of advice had been
beeded by the churches, or al least. some
of the churches. in times past. aboliion-
ism would never have gained the asccnden
cy it has. and we would not have been
called upon to lament civil war in this
country.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1862-04-10
tC1r.slsAltiS CE E'c.lnsiNrs

The Democrats of New Hampshire have
not succeeded in eleciing their candidate
Tor Governor. but the Republican majority
is one thousand less than il Was last year.
Democracy holds its own even in New
England, a quarter from which listle is to
be expected. The town aad charter elec-
Ii ms In New York We're hotly contested
and with scarcely an exception the Dem
ocrats have gained largely. Towns here
tofore Republican have given unprecedent-
ed Democratic majorities. The symptoms
Of great reaction are unmistakable. We
read column after column of Democratic
victories IN our New York co,emporaries,
and scarcely single instance where the
Republicans have gained or even held
their own. The tide is evidently setting
strongly against the Republican party all
over the country. Beginning with scarce
ly a perccptible ripple on tie surface in
Republican New England, it gathers
strength and volume as it sweeps west
ward over New York, anC when Penn
sylvania moves. Republcanlsm will be
come completely submerged 10y tie waters
of oblivion. Doylcsto,rn (pa.) Demo-
crdt.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1862-04-10
Eeeu. yecs,ss:o;,ss,.

Ben. Mccullough is finally dead. This
time there is no mistake The fact is
confessed by his own friends and made the
subject ofa special order. His last mo
menis' are described as having been ludi
crously tragic. He would not believe that
his time had come-swore and raved ter
ribly-vowed that it wasn't in the power
of the Yankees 10 kill him. Finally feeling
himself going, and being told he had but a
few moments to live, he exclaimed, Oh,
he'll, turned his face away aud expired
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1862-04-10
v.hy sire, v.:sr.: hin, sscmovcs..

vhy ss:cs z.sE.t ssi-ir Removed.
The New York Tribune, which for
months has been lab,ning to effect the
removal of General Mcclellan from the
chief command of the army, in a late ar
lcle lets out the secret of the hostility. Il
says:
-" What we want To be assured oi is, that
If he could to morrow order an advance
that would crush the rebellion at a blow.
he would not hesitate on the r, Election that
he would be likely 10 Kill several Thousand
good voters whom he might need in "a
when he runs as President as the candidate
for the reunited and re invigorated sham
Democracy
Gen. Nc Clellan Las never been connected
with political matters. but lie is known to
be conservative national man, who earn
estly desires the restoration OF the Union
upon the basis of the Constitution This
is sufficient TO alarm the Tribune with the
idea that he might be nominated as the
Democratic candidate for President in '64.
and on this fear. despite his great merits,
he must be broken down
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1862-04-10
FAX Qf. slaves.

The Philadelphia Ledger is ou, in favor
Of a tax on slaves. 1t is curious. as the
Ledger says, "that while northern capital,
invested chiefly III manufactures and gen
eral business, is TO be heavily taxed a
large portion of the southern capital,
which IS Invested in negroes, seems 10 be
passed over Northern manufacturers
will pay three per cent; why should not
an equal amount be levied on uegro prop.
erty? Let the average value Of slave
be fixed. aud let him be taxed, SO long as
he is chatel, like other chatteis. The
determination of the South to hold on TO
slavery, the great change which has taken
place of late years In This respect, is due
TO the increased value OF slaves depending
upon the value Of the cotton crop. Any
measure which tends to lower the value of
the slave property facilitates the gradual
extinction OF slavery. 1t is difficult to see
what claims TO exemption can be urged in
favor Of tbs species OF property
In the House, the Other day, pending
the consideration of the tax bill, Frank
Blair, Republican and stakeholder,
moved a tax on slaves, but it WAS mega
tiyed by the votes of the abolition repab-
licans.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1862-04-10
Sen. Esosecrans' Farewell Order tO
E:i, Troops.
From the Wheeling Press of Monday

z
Eii, Troops.
From the Wheeling Press of Monday.
Annexed we give the farewell order oi
Brig Gen. w. S. Rosecrans. who has for
eight months past been in command of the
Department of Western Virginia. having
been, prior to that time. in command OF a
brigade under Gen. Nc Clellan, in this
department, for one month. During the
discharge OF his arduous duties, both in
the field and at headquarters. he has en-
deared himself to his entire command, and
secured the highest approval of his supe-
ri0rs.
Appended is the order of Gen Rose
Grams, to which we have above referred.
1t is a kindly. modest and timely paper:
GENERAL ORDERS No. 4.
DEPARTMENT or THE MoUNTAINs,l
WHEELING, Va. March 60.
Brother Officers and Soldiers-De~
partmeut Order No. II published the
Presidents War Order No 5, announcing
the change in the limits and style of this
Department, and the assignment of an Off
Ger of superior rank TO It's command.
Major General John c. Fremont, L. S.
a., having arrived at Wheeling to assume
the command. now take leave of you ia
the only manner in which circumstances
permit. viz: in general order:
Companions in arms--In this vast de-
partment OF the mountains and forests, in
the rains of summer, and cold and storms
of winter, for nine months. | have witness
ed your uncomplaiLlng patience, zeal, and
activilJ; Your watchings. vour marchings,
and your combats. Under God. to your
bravery and good conduct Is due that not
4 single reverse has attended our arms in
all these vast regions.
Whichever go, shall bear with me the
remembrance of men who, leaving home
end all lis eudearmeu,s. against the force
Of all former tastes and habits, baye un-
dertaken to inure themselves to the tolls,
priyations, hardships. ana dangers of
military life. and have succeeded.
But. comrades. proud as | am of the
manly energy you have thus displayed,
am prouder still to bear testimony to the
pure and lofty patriotism which has called
it forth.
No mean and sectional spirit, no low
trucking TO reckless leadership, no blind
and ignorand ianalicism has animated you
BY your intelligence, your maguauimiiy
and iofbearancc toward those whom the
rebellion has misled, you hav shown that
you entered into the conflict with convic
lion that the interests o: free government
and even OF human freedom itself. opposed
by arbitrary and despolic wildly rebellion
in favor of despoism--lay in the issue.
and that you Tough, for the liberties of all
both North and South.
Such men deserves to be ant, will be free
themselves. or dying. will bequeath liberty
aud glorious name to their pos:erity.
That 1t may be your happy lot. in the
Union under the constitution and the laws,
to be free and happy yourself. and to be-
queath freedom, happiness. and a glorious
name to your children. is my cherished
wish and hope.
w. S. ROSECRANS.
Brig. Gen. U. S. A.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1862-04-10
hO il "a Rebel.

This is a pertinent inquiry just now
Who is a rebel a.? On this point the New
York Times says;
"Whosoever is against the Constitution
OF the United States; in whole or in part,
n spirit or in letter. is a rebel. Whoever
Is against any of the laws of the govern.
ment. whether they relate TO fugitive slaves
0 # freemen, IS a rebel. Whoever insists
hat liw Of Congress can be violated any
more in New York or Massachusetts, Il an
In South Carolina or Alabama, is a rebel.
lie. us make clear work of our loyalty
and apply to it the iigid rule that he who
o.lends IL one poin. otfends in ALL"
That's a hard lick on Greeley from a
brother Abolironist.- SMrke Co. Demo.
c-c-
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1862-04-10

A minister appointed Chaplain in an
Ohio regiment, lately wrote the following
note to a brother preacher:
Dear brother il you can get a comsh.
un as chaplain. it will pay you S6ty a
month and ivin besides. The cause Of
krst kneads you in his army"
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1862-04-10

u CAIRO dispatch to the Chicago Times
says 'hirty cannon have been already found
at Columbus, thrown away by the rebels
in cvacuating the place.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1862-04-10

The Springfield Republican thinks the
ladies will make a hustle about the hoop
skirt lax.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1862-04-10

ABB Lincnln WAS elected anJ we have:
\ Divided Union.
Civil w.r.
\ bankrupt treasury.
\ daily expenditure of over S3.OCO.-
coo.
\ national debt Of $500, 100000.
Direct taxation
\ NATIONAL bank.
The pIice Of all kiads Of produce
down.
The piice Of everything we have TO
buy. up.
These ate Lincoln Times.-Bucyrus
Forum.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1862-04-10
EI.e Potomac Qaiet Disturbed.

The Washington correspondent Of the
Cincinnati Commercial says:
1t is currently reported Iha Gen. Shields
should be courtmartialed---tor disturbing
Ms peace cfHe Pofonaoc
Gen Shields was denounced by the
Republicans few weeks ago as seces.
sioaist. and many Republican Senators
refuse! 10 vote for his confirmation as
Br'saIier General upon that ground.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1862-04-10
aar. Dickson ....s: cs,c Church.

Mr Dickson, a colored barber, in large
New England town, was shaving one of
his customers, and acsnyersation occurred
between them respecting slr. Dickson
former connection with co!ored church
in that place.
i believe YOU are connected with the
Church in Elm street, are you MOI. Mr.
Dickson said the customer.
.No sab not ~ all