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The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1863-12-03
The "War f)emocracy.o

The little squad of ''war democrats,
privately assembled in one Of the chan
bers of the fremont House yesterday, must
have been a melancholy spectacle to each
other, as they would have been to the pub
lie if they had assembled in any pu' lie
place. They were certainly prudent in
sitting with closed doors, both on account
of their measre numbers and the object Of
their meeting. They were convention
Of the "waf dc,noctacy' Of the whole
Northwest, but numbered not more than
twenty. The object Of their meeting was to
smooth their own transfer, and to transfer
as many others as possible, to the abolition
party, and of course, neither the object,
nor the manner Of accemplishin: it, could
be discussediu public. They possibly imag
inc that everybody does not know whittier
they are bound, bat il this they are mi
taken, and they might as xell at once take
through train to their destination a. ~
DC tarryins at ay-stations in the hope Of
picking up recruits. There is no habitable
halfway house in the transit from the de
mocratic to the abolition party, AMI if
there was. these war democrats" would
only occupy it temporarily as recruiting
rendezvous. They are themselves really
in the abolition party to-day, and they only
deceive themselves when they suppose
they deceive Others in that regard. They
! 20 not deceive even the abolitionists a. 70
their numerical or moral consequence, for
aboitonism is tame in It's welcome Of them.
1t is, We think, without exception in it.
magnitude, the most contemplate political
movement re have ever known, as in It's
designs it is the most unworthy Chicago
Times, Nov 2G.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1863-12-03
NUMBER IS
Il issiOn of the Democratic Party.

From Tic Columbus Wcstbote.
y few Democratic. papers carry en- a
controversy already concerning the policy
which the Democratic party ought to adopt
at the next Presidential caripaign These
warlikc sgcntlcmcn had better wait. until
the fumes Of powder of the late election
are evaporated The result of the last
election with its sixty thousand majority
against Us, should give 10 all who wish to
learn, full opportunity for instructive ana
useful meditation, and il i, not absolutely
necessary, that we should now east fire
hYanls
Il will be ut least from seven to eight
months yet before the nomination Of Il
Presidentiol candidate Is made Within
such space Of time. and particularly ia
these war times. much may happen of
which We 90 net oven now dream, since
every dag makes history" and new and sur
prisins questions may present themselves
to the public Il will sca~csly hc necessary
to seek or select policy nov, for proba-
bly, one will force itself upon us.
Il We comprehend the matters right
ly, the Democratic organization Is for the
purpose Of carryln2 cat certain principles;
bat in order to be able to carry out these
principles, it mus; besucccs .ful At the polls.
Political .aInpai.a-: carried on merely for
the purpose Of making experiments, ,Nhcth-
ar or not this man or that man be elected,
and none other. i for ra1ght and laborls
lost
In the last war between Austria and
France, the Austrians were beaten. in eve
ry battle because their knalsacks were 80
unreasonably Lurdene.i ,'lat at cycry move
mcnt they were hinirauce to them. 1fa
party nccdlcssly ru.s d weishfy burden up
on its back, aul in addition, iastens
weight of lead to its feet, it csnnot expect
to couquor Examples are at hand. but it
is not necessary to enumcra.c item here.
We arc TO-DAY, after the lost battle. still
as truly convinced as We ever were that
destructive ana Findctiye aboltionisn, VIII
never Gre peace to The country. or restore
the gloliou Union The Democratic par
ty must DO it. and it VIII 10 it, if il only
remains true to itself. It cann0; DO ii if
it permits faction to rule X, and ;.ssign to
it new paths Tie Democratic party cam
not Go 1t with platform upon which only
extreme men can stand. 1t can do it. and
will do it, with platform, which is broad
enough, that all sincere and true Demo
crats can stand apon, who in former cam
palgns. remained true to eur party; if it
then places the old banner with the old
/ principles and inscriptions into the hands
of a prominent Democrat. who possesses
the confidence Of heentire Democracy, and
then only viii the Democrats. Ike tenn
pest gloriousIy drive everything before
them. Fanq.;cism Abolitionism and shod-
dyism will lie at the feet of their conquer
ors, the country once more free-and The
Republic saved
Tbs is our opinion Of the mission cf the
Democratic Party.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1863-12-03

The following letter from the Attorney
General of the United States to d Federal
Office holderat st. Louis, is TIE most point
cl episte of its kind that We have seen-
excepting that of the removal Of Lieut..
Edgerly for voting the Democratic ticket
in New Hampshire:
ATTORNEY Generals OFFICE.
ASHINGToN. November :. lS63.,
". " Eiwor.ls, 81 Lous, No
SIR: Your recent participation in po-
litical enterprises hostile to the known
views and wishes of the Executive GOV
ernment Of both the Nation and the State
render it unfit, in my opinion, for YOU to
hold the Office of United States Attorney for
the Eastern District OF Missouri Such
being my opinion, the President, at my
request, has caused your Office to be vaca-
ted, and another appointed in your stead.
Yours, ED. BATES,
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1863-12-03
Tie rtGgCbifc;:G PART,

The organization ofthe Republican par
ty in 1S5i. and its bold though unsuccess-
ful race lor ;hc Presidency in 1886 awa
kcned most serious alarm among good mon
throughout the country. An evil genius
has arisen inspired drcdful purpose
aal eager to pull down, over the heads of
devoted people the very temple Of their
liberties. The birth fthis party was AT
tended by the shedding of innocent
blood; and the crimson fields of Kansas,
and the savage raid of old John Brown in
to Virginia, must ever be memorable a-
the historic solution Of its character. 10
sccticnalize public sentiment; to break
down the safeguards ofthe Federal Cons,i-
tuition; to undermine State governments,
thc very bulwarks Of American freedom.
thc.e were the purposes that gave strength
to the party. Civil war and disunion We're
thas forcsha,lowcd Is ;hc inevitable con
sequences Of its success.
In 1859, when the republicans met in
Convention at Chicago, as if to signaiize
their ultimate design, they assembled in
4 wigwam, adopted their resolutions with
the Indian war-hoop, while bowie knife
eight feet il length hung above the head
Of the presiding officer. That spectacle of
dclirlous fanatics, threw over this people
"a deep cloiid Of gloom, which fingered
around the capitol like great funeral
pail; ll;-and, OH the 9th of November, near
ly three years ago, the intelligence Of the
election of Abraham Lincoln broke upon
thc public car ike sepulchural voice
from the cemetery Of nations, IL was tie
deaM kneH cfMe .imericaa Jmnn?
Yet tliis anxious people might have been
saved; the ship Of State might have been
rescued from the pcrils of civil strife
SectionaEsm was the bane Of the hour; and
an effective remedy for the disease had
been pointed out by the elder statesmen of
the country. There was the ease of 1920;
there was the parallel oP 1892; there
was the terrific wound which had been
healed in 1850; and there. too, written in
the national annals was the balm which
had been successfully applied to each,
compromise, tlal Cancellation.
1t is not necessary to break the forms
of the Constitution and laws TO produce
revolution or rebellion. The violation Of
the spirit Of system Will often suffice to
move people TO deeds of blood, prompted
by the fear ofactual usurpaton. This was
the case of 1851. The republican party.
whose successes had alarmed the whole
body polite was installed in power, with
the responsibility Of International life upon
Its hands New and pcrilous issues were
to be determined; yet their decision could
easily have been made ifguidod by the land
marks of history. But Abraham Lincoln
and his coadjutors, jubilant and defiant
over the triumph of their party. saw not
the crumbling ruins ofthc Republic in the
midst ofwhlch they stood
The conservative press urged upon them
the sacred duty with which they had been
entrusted; the people pctitioned for conpro-
misc, conciliation;-thc public counsIs
rang with appeals all in vain, With cold
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1863-12-03
Some Of the leading Democrats Of la

Some Of the leading Democrats OF la
Polts. Ind. joined VIII: the Abohtionlsts'
recently, in getting up Il meeting Tor the
purpose Of raising volunteers under the
present policy Of the Administration. The
result OF the meeting shows that they were
.',aken i'll AMI carel for b. the -tboli-
tionists. y leading tay-at-homc loyal
ist," sprung upon the meeting set of
resolutions, which pledged those assembled
TO support old Abe and his war measures,
hy eeery ccace,0,Jie mcans,-also, to
vigorous prosecution of the war.-a war
OF conquest, even to the sutjeet.on of the
people Of the South. The resolutions al
- state that ihc timc for Cancellation has
passed, and that war is the only thing that
will save the country.
The Democracy Of LaPor;e do not be-
icvc anything Of the kind, and we are
sorry to see leaders. in the party there
whom We believed to bc sound. permit
themselves to be found in company with
their enemies ami the enemies OF their
country, for any purpose whatever. The
Abpiitionists will take every dishonorable
advantage they can Of their opponents, and
enLeayor to force them into an acqlics-
ccnce of the desperate. Illegal measures Of
The Administration
Democrats should act. in al things, up
on their own responsibility. II the coun-
try is ever saved from ruin, it must be
done by them-and they can accomplish
nothing, certainly, by striking hands with
its enemies in the north Lincoln and his
adhercnts, like Davis and the leaders of
the rebellion, are striking too many des-
truetive blows at the Old Union. One
should be discountcnanced as much as
the other. Conservative men, both in the
North and the South, should adjure such
men, and pursue policy tha; Will displacc
both from power and influence. The pow
er that Is to be effective in restorin" the
Union, lies in measures of Cancellation, to
be adopted BY the people not in the call
to arms, made by leaders who place their
own aggrandizcment above the wishes of
the masses.-H Hoyne Times
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1863-12-03
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5ints,s.
EDWARD HOUSE,
RAIL ROAD EXCHANGE

H. NJ CRAWFORD, Proprietor.
The proprietor of this well known Hotel is
prepared TO receive, and provide for. all his old
pttrohs' anu dS many new ones as may favor him
WITH Their patronage His table will at all times
be supplied with good the market affords.
and his guests shall receive every attention their
comfort may require Being situated at tho p AL
Head Depot, this house has many advantages oAer
any other IN town. Board by the day or week. -
Bills reasonable
- tobef 20, IS63-tf
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1863-12-03

G. ally the tiger cat tuned his guitar,
Serenadlng the magppe with feathers and tar;
Sweetly he succeed at her, sourly he sighed
"I.ady bird, lady bird, wilt be my bride -
She for the elephant sadly had pined,
Ate but an OK. and then vowed she had'n' dined;
Carried photograph close to her heart,
Wranped up in Holsters, bank notes and plrm
tart;
At midnight tie rivals met in the hale,
And fought by the light of the grasshopper's tail
The elephant stood on his trunk TO take BREATH
And the tiger cat costly huggcd him to death;
Then with a cabbage stalk boldly he wrote
oCome love and tread on the tail fmy coat;
See thy own crocodile whistlng for thee,''
He groaued-gave gurgle-a cold corpse was he
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1863-12-03
"Tray Blanche and Sweetheart.
Little dogs and ALL"

are suddenly smitten with an unquencllable
love Of the dear old flag" But do they
utter word of affection for the dear old
Union as it was? Nay, verify, never u
word. Now, it seems to Us that the dear
old ilag" is intended as the banner of the
Union, and that the many stars on Its am
pic folds, represent the glorious constclla-
tion Of ALL the States Suppose the
schemes of abolitionism prevail, suppose
half the States are deprived of their exist
cncc as States, and reduced to the condi-
ton ofsubj jusated provinces. Then half
the stars will have to be wiped out of
the "dcar old flag But if such should
be tho case, it don tmatter with these con
sistent (!) abolitionists Not bit They
will again raise the l6 starred banner un-
der which they marched in 1860, and shout
Justify for the dear NEW hag." ."'-Roches
ter Sentinel
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1863-12-03
Keep Feggin'aNay.'

Notwithstanding the Aboliiionist., say that
the Democratic party is dead, they, to use
one Of the Presidents classical quotations,
keep peggin away" at it. They will rise
up some morning in November, 1864, and
find that the Old Democracy is neither
sleeping nor dead, Let our Democratic
friends keep up their organlzation-stand
firm, dividing on no issues, and peg away
at the corruptionists who are 50 m.sorably
mismanaging our National affairs, and the
people III their sober second thought will
call into power the Democracy who Will re
store rcposc, order, peace and Union in our
distracted country The mission OF the
Democratic party the purpose of its exi.-
tcncc-is TO secure the blessings of Liberty
to the people, the rcrpeuity of the Union
and the maintenance Of our present Consti-
tution.-,Scne "a Idrerfiser.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1863-12-03

Liv, ly, lovely Isal;ne,
Dancing DER the moon so green,
Frcckled is thy new black hair,
Sparkling through the spangled air,
While their harps the dolphin's PLAY,
Lo. thou skimm'st the milky way;
Wilt thou be the mackerel's queen
Lively, lovely Isalinc
Mournful croak the cats serene,
Howl .he goldfish, new the frogs,
Weep the shrimps, and purr the dogs,
All the pets with rapture say,
"Our lady will be wed to-day"
But can'st thou love a fish so green
Dliehtca, plightcd lsaline
Twinkle, twinkle, little girl,
Hew thy nose il out of curl.
Up above tn, Chin 50 hiSa.
Like lamp post in tho SKY
When the vcrdant sun has gone.
And the stars their hair have done,
We will hire a lawyers drav,
And gal.op o'cr the sea so gay,
Then well feast Oil codlin chops,
Pcagreen prawns ana lollipops,
Hunt the skipper. catch the Group,
And ell our shoes with myit.e soup.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1863-12-03

The abolition press is claiming the result
oi the election in Missouri rs an administra-
ton victory. The Missouri radical papers
distinctly announce that it is a rebukc to
the President; a triumph of the party to
which he put himself in direct opposition
IN his reply to its delegation to Washington
The radical leaders, indeed, do not hesitate
to declare that Mr.. Lincoln is no better
thsn a copperhcad and that. in his refusal
t lc move General Schoicld, he has Forfeit
e all claims to their support. A happy
family are the aboitionists. 1t is pleasant
to see brethren dwell in unity together.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1863-12-03

cruel Indifference, the republican party.
clutching its Chicago bowie-kniie with firm
er grasp,-stood over the PROSTATE form
of the Republic, denying it the spirit, the
life of the Constitution. The Republic
was shrouded for the grave-'twas buried;
and now what do we see before Us? a car
;.iyal of blood over the tomb Of the nation
ard a vast hetacomb of human bones is be-
inc gathered to commemorate this deep
est crime in history.
This great war is but the fruit of that
gem which under the aus rices of James
c. Birney, was planted in the Presidential
contest of 1910. Thus springing up in
definite shape, more than twenty years ago,
its growth has been like that Of the deadly
Upas. In its very origin, great and good
men but too truly predicted its fatality to
the ynior.
But this republican party, though in the
strength of its wickcdness, it has glotcd
over fallen, blood stricken people itself
must die. The soul of American freedom
is immortal; and though its body crumble
away, that soul will return again to animate
the buried hopes ofa nation. The Amcrl-
can Union is to come up at last through
all the disasters which has fallen upon it.
The good angel of Democracy will roll the
stone away from the grave before which
its enemies have placed it. The morn OF
resurrection is not far distant, III whose
peaceful radiance we shall bchold.a mighty
people once more united III the bonds OF
the Constitution. Our temple ofliberty
shall be built again, and We shall worship
together at its altar; and they who now
reign in blood shall--bc enslaycd by a curse
:, ,.hroughout the earth.-[Dayton Empire.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1863-12-03

The First National Bank of South
Bend, has been fully organized, and viii
commence business on Monday next in the
st. Joseph Hotel Building. Judge Stan
field is the President, and John S. Lindsey,
for many years connected with the Branch
at South Bend of the Bank of the State of
Indiana, as Teller, has been selected as
Cashier No better or more popular secc-
ton could have been made The bills of
the new bank have not yet been printed,
and probably will not be ready for circrla
ton before January Bend Reyister
''Gcntlc Anna Dickinson, the political
virago was presented with magnificent
set Of jewels by cher friends" in Buffalo.
during her recent visit there. We pre-
sumo they arc of the pattern of the "NIal-
tcsc Jewels" so sacrcdly cherished by the
"Illustrious progenltors' Of "ye ancient
and honorable order
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1863-12-03

The Abolitionists are all very sweet
on the Dear old flag They are lavish in
their expressions OF cndcarmcnt. From
Greeley down, the whole posse Of aboli-
tionists,
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1863-12-03

TIRED.-Iwo women in soldiers ann
form, lately cncampci Will regiment
near Philadelphia, became tired OF the
military profession and returned 70 the
city for more suitable clthing.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1863-12-03

l .laspcd her tiny hands in mine, |
claspcd her bcauteouS form; vowed to
shield her from the worlds cold STORM
She sat her bcautcous eyes on me the tears
did wildly flow; AMI with her little lips she
said. "Coniound you let me go.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1863-12-03

THE President has decided ihst every
person conscriptel. who pays s5oo com-
mutation money. is exempted .rom service
for three wears
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1863-12-03

1t is said that Chase will start ten more
printing machines 10 manufacture Green.
backs in order to supply the demand Of the
thieves now In Office.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1863-12-03
MARTIN KNUPP,
.AykzNGEN.AY An LAW

Having permanently located in Plymouth,
tenders his professional services to the citizens
OF Marshall County.
He will give particular attention to prosecuting
CLAIMS FOR PENSIONS. BOUNTIES,
and Arrears of Soldiers Pay, before the proper
departments.
u Office in front of DEMOCRAT Printing Office.
Nov. 5,-v9nllt If
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1863-12-03

Baltimore has been included IN the lm-
Is of Bu tiers new department.. llca,ca
should have mercy On this mhappy e';y.
for Butler after Sohcnek Is ltLe Csli.uia
succeeding Nero.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1863-12-03

B3- The following love songs were
written by an inmate of the Utica Lunatic
ASYLUM. They are about as absurd as
some Of the poems written by college stu
dents:
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1863-12-03

We don't like TO sec lady with very
minute feet Ladies shoaldn, stand urcn
tr if
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1863-12-03

A. X. BRIGGS.

se BLACKSMITHING and HORSE
NN SHOElNG done we'll and promptly.
1G u Shop in South Plymouth. near the
Bridge. yonI7'lv
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1863-12-03
BarbCI.iIl...


Barber aui hair dresser, West side Michioap
street over Pattersons storey Plymouth Ind
fverythinSin the above businc sattended to by
ihc IN the best style,
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1863-12-03
%. E. EGGIE ESTON,
LICENSE crTONEER.

Dtice at the Auction Store Of EGG LESION
x BRO.
second hand Furniture bought and sold.
v9nl5-tf.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1863-12-03

Never try to build yourself up by rur-
ming your neighbcr DOWN
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1863-12-03

NJ q. kLiNGER,
Proprietor Buckeye Livery opposite Edward,
houSe' ymoulh' ina. n27ly
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1863-12-03

The army 1fthc Potomac is said to have
moved
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1863-10-10
y. .. EETELE..

J. s. ELwELr, Esq, Of the Hudson
North Star, has been nominated for the
Assembly By the Union men Of this dis.
trict. 1t is fitting nomination, and a
deserved tribute I'd Mr.. ELwELL for the
noble position he has maintained since
the war broke out.
Mr.. ELwELL is Young man, but he
has tact aud talent, AMI there is vork in
him. He viii make useful ani effec
tive member of the Legislature.
We cannot better show h;s position
ihnn by copying the following paragraphs
written BY him several weeks since, be-
fore his name was spoken Of in connec-
ION with the nomination.
II man i not worthy 10 lie called an
American citizen who will not stand by his
countrv's flag in such az boar as hi 5. lie
Is not fit subject tn ENJOY the blessings Of
free government. uIlcSs he will .,ive his M
fiuence 10 susta IN il NOW Every man. how
evc- humble his position. has a mission To
perform IN THIS great sttu5gle-ahd uHlceS ~
performs his part well. the day Is coming
when The finer of scOrn will he pointed at
him. and his name become reproach
Stand BY the Government Through good
or evil report let it not lie said that yoa ial-
tered hr hung hack. Stand by the President.
If he is weak. help Ia strengthen him-he-
cause he il part Of the Government. lie Is the
Commander-in-C Chief of the armies AVID n1vl@s
of the Nation. and he he aepublican or Dem
ocrat-sianer or saint-it matters not. sup
port him in securing for us, and for our pos
teritv, a national existence and the blessings
of free government
Stand by the brave soldiers who arc night
ing for our cause. Encourage them by yolr
actions and cheer them by yonr sympathy;
until tine last spark of secession has died out.
and The flag Of our country once tiiore floats
triumphantly over every portion Of the land.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1863-10-10

-. M. ECSk.

ID. II. LUsK of this city, Inns received
the Democratic nomination for State Sen.
aior.
We sympa,hizc with "KIN,' in this az
Fiction, but still we believe the nomina-
ton is one eminently fit 10 lie made. Mr..
LUsK has ta't The crushing weight of the
"Lincoln Government" very keenly. lie
has spoke Of il. He has denounced il.
he has struck tragic attitudes; wrung
his hands; huggci copy of the Consti-
tuition to his waistccat; and walled over
the stricken and departed rights of Amer
lean citizenship.
20 be brief, Mr.. LusK is one of those
who are seriously alarmed by what he
deems the iDfractions of The Institution,
by the Administration, and is fitting
candidate Cor that party which is SO short
sighted that il sees impending danger in
the person of n Provost Mars hal, and is
deaf to tue roar of rebel guns, and blind
to the sight of a hundred thousand rebels
in arms for the overthrow of the Govern
eminent. We wish those who svmpa-
thise with Mr.. LUsK's views to vote for
him; but he will hardly DO elected.