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The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1864-09-22
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y ASHINGTON, Sept. n,

W AHiiN"ioN, 0ci't. ~
Yesterdays New York Sunday Mercury
"a paper Of republican procivitis-de-
cares that the Mcclellan meeting OF
Saturday night, in that city, was the, lar
gest gathering ever held in America The
Herald says the same. The Mercury says
there were more than a hundred thousand
persons in and upon Union Square. There
were ten stands, 4 hundred speakers, and
thousands of notices John Van Buren,,
James L. Brady, David Ogden, and W.
b. Astor-all of whom have heretofore
acted with the republicans-wcrc among
the vice presidents The mayor of the
city. wEo was elected against the demo
cratic nominee last year. was president.
Hon. Rob't G Winthrop made great
speech.
The National Intcllgcnccr Of to-day says:
Never was there, in the history of Wash
ington, such an immence political demon
station as the democratic ratification meet
ing here last Saturday night" Amos
Kendall was President.
The Iierald's Albany Dispatch says that
cx- Gov. John King, of New York, chair
man of the New York delegation in the
Baltimore Convention has declared that
he will support and vote for Mcclellan.
The same paper mention 81 rumor that
Coy. Gilmore, of New Hampshire, DISCUS
ted with the quarrel which he had with
his party, III that state, will soon come out
for Mcclellan.
An associated press telegram from Phil
adelphir says that the meeting ever held
in that city took place on saturday night
in Independence sduar, to ratiiy the ucn
of Mcclellan aud Pendleton. Sixty thou
sand people is low estimate for the mum
Der. Republican papers tnlly admit the
presence of tremendous crowd. The old
independence bell that announced the sign
of the Declaration of independence, was
rung ON this occasion.
IN associated press telegram from Phila-
delphia says that the largest meeting ever
held in that place was on Saturday night
in independence square to ratify the nom
nation of Mcclellan and Pcndlcton Six
ty thousand people is II low estimate for
the number. Republican papers fully
admit the presence of a tremendous crowd.
The old independents bell that announced
the signing of the de ,laration ofIndcpcnd-
ence was rung on this occasion.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1864-09-22

Hon. NJ A. O. Packard addressed a
large and appreciative audience at Inwood
last Tuesday night. The meeting was a
success in every particular, the large hall
was filled to oyerfowing, and many were
unable to gain admission for a want Of
room. Mr. Packard made Almost eloquent
and patriotic speech which was greeted
With enthusiastic applause The meeting
closed with three dcaiening cheers for
Mcclellan and Pendleton
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1864-09-22
PUBLIC SPEAKING.

a. c. Capron, Esq, will speak at
Welch's School House, Center Township,
Tuesday evening September 9th.
Hon. Horace Corbin will speak at
Cross Lanes, Union Township, Tuesday
evening Septembe 9th
G. H. Reeve, Esq, will speak at Wal
nut Center, Wednesday evening Sept %,
Hon. NJ. A. O. Packard will address
the citizens of West Township at Thomp-
sons School House, Wednesday evening
September 2Sth. The Glee Club will be
in attendance
DIR. j. NJ. Confer at the School House
near Webb's, in Polk Township Thurs
day evening September 29th.
Hon c. H. Reeve at Bourbon, Thurs
day evening September 10Th. The Glet
Club will be in attendance Free train tc
Bourbon and return.
Hon Horace Corbin at Higby's Schoo
House, North Township, Friday evening
September Both The Glec Club will b,
in attendance.
A. G. Capron, Esq, at Tippecan oetovr
Friday evening, September 30t'.
Dr. j. NJ Confer at Bremen, FRIDAY
evening, September 30th.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1864-09-22

to 1877 inclusive, and see the relative re-
sources Of the two sections Whilst the
North produces in agriculture aud manu-
factrues 81 476 ga 600, the South pro-
duces but 1872 326 600. Their farms at
cash value stand-Nogth, SIG $50 943,-
597; South, 81 SCI 93S go; difference
that few would anticipate without refer
ence to reliable documentary evidence
Now, sir, in view Of all these stubborn
facts staring us in the face, do you not
think it the imperative duty of every
American citizen, individually and alone
to make call upon the White House aud
all connected with it ON the first Monday
Of November next?
Economically yours, &C.,
REFORM.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1864-09-22
THE NEWS.
From the Chicago Times. September q

FROM the chicago HINES, september %Utn.
.tdyces from City Point to Sunday
morning state that heavy skirmishing was
i'll progress. There is report at Wash
ington, which s discreditcd, that a severe
battle has taken place on the Weldon
railroad in which the rebels were victor
ious, driving the fcderals from the road
accounts Of the recent cattle raid By
the rebels are con!licting,-on statement
being that they repulsed their pur-
.uers. taking one regiment prisoners, and
got off with all the stock; and another,
that the lcderals rccaptured most Of the
animals and took 700 prisoners.
Immense democratic meetings were held
il New York, Philadelphia and Washing
ton on Saturday night At the former
place 100000 people were present,
and among the vice presidents were John
Van Buren,, James I. Brady, and William
il. Aston Ex-Goycrnor King, Of New
York, has come out for Mcclellan; Senator
Reveriy Johnson of Maryland has done
the same thing; and there are rumors that
Gov. Gilmore. OF New Hampshire. intends
10 adopt similar course.
CHICAGO. Wednesday Sep y.
Ga Monday morning Gen. Sheridan
attacked thc rebel forces under Early and
breckenridge. in the vicinity of Bunker
Hill in the Shenandoah valley; and af;ci
an engagement lasting all day. achieved q
signal victory. capturing 300 prisoners
five pieces OF artillery, five stan Is ofcolors
and driving the rebels over twelve miles
The rebel Gems. Gordcn and Rhodes were
killed, as also was the fe ieral Gen. Rus
sell. Gen Stevenson, at larpcrs Ferry
puts the federal casualties at 1900; while
Gea. Sheridan, after stating that his losse:
are severe, says that he cannot tell THEN
extent. The rebels retrcatcd up the val
lev. and Federal cavalry are in pursuit
Gen. Sheridan has been appointed :;
brigadicr in ;he regular army.
On Monday party of a bout thirty reb
els succeeded in selling the steamers PkilC
Parsons and Island Queen. on lake Erie
They got aboard tie former in squads
some al Detroit. AM others at Sandwich
ana Maiden. Canada. y hen in the vicin
ity OF Sandushy they SEIZE tie steamer
and vent to Middle Bass island to take OF
wood. While lying there the ISLAM
Queen came in to wood, ani was immcdi
atcly captured. The latter vessel wa
soon after scrttlcl AM sunk between
Kcllys and Blss islands The rebel
thea proceeded in the parson, to near &c
dar Point. when they changed their cours,
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1864-09-22

Provost Marshal Gents OfHcc.
" Washington. ID c.. Aug. ~, q.
.'Doct T. H. Whitmorc Surgeon Boart
OF Enrolment, Springfield, Illinois
"DocToR-In addition to MY suggestion
to mark all rejected recruits and substi-
tut2s, | would suggest that All accepted
recruit. and substitutes be marked thus Z
in small of back
This will, think, prevent. to a crca;
extent, the practice Of bounty jumping.
Your friend d. IL Baxter, Surg L S.
Vols.
..Chf. Med. OFF. Pro. Mar. Gcnrs
Bureau"
The farmer brands his CIPHER upon
his hog, the slave driver, in case of an in
corricible slave. brands a letter upon his
hand the French in their days Of bartar-
ism. branded the infamous T. T. r. upon
the shoulder Of the galley slave bat to-day
the only white men Oh earth who are
forced to undergo what civilization long
since rejected as too scandalous and
ignoninious are the people who call them
selves Americans. Is it Lot utterly
shameful that men to whom was descended
the heritage of Washington and hepatriots
of the revolution should to-day be not only
the abicct slaves Of a coarse, brutal tyrant.
but that his minons should brand upon
their backs marks which have ever
distinguished the ylest criminals? If the
once proud sovercgns Of this country
must become impoverished and lose their
lives in obedience 10 the miscrcant at
Washington, can they not be allowed to
seek poverty and find their graves without
bearing upon the + bodies the infamous
brand OF crimnsls.
Oh, THIS is ignominy unutteyable,-
American citizens driven to fight for an
odiouS cause. bearing upon their babies
The brand Of the usurper Lincoln. Later
ally branded to mark their identity, as
men mark their ownership in cattle, or as
dcspotic governments once were shameless
enough to do as method Of distinguish
ing their vilcst criminals.
1t is this condition which we have
reached in the short space of four years
We have reached the very depths of IN
fanny. We are abjcct slaves, aud Lincoln
is our master We are base cattle, and
Lincoln is our owner
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1864-09-22
A Ei1Zle.

The "Groud Iuion RaNy," advertised
so extensively in the Republican and by
flaming hand bills, was held here yesterday,
as per notice, and in numbers or en-
thus: asm was a complete fzzle
Hon. James Wilson, an ex-mcm-
bs, of congress from the Sth congress
sional district. was the distinguished
gentleman advertised to address the loyal
multitude which we're positively to be here.
Early IN the forenoon tie dag vas run
up on the abolition pole over at Pershing' S
corner. aud little later q four-horse team
was rugged out drummer and ffer en-
ploycd to discourse sweet music, and one
or two boys placed in the wagon to make
a procession. With the two musicians
and these two boys. the grand procession.
solitary and alone, moved through the
principal streets for some time. and finally
subsidized, making no further effort at try
ing to get out u crowd. Altogether it was
a sorry affair, and must have forcibly struck
the speaker with the utter hopelcssness OF
the abolition cause in Marshall county
The abolitionists looked blue--a few
tried to keep up appearances by whistline
patriotic airs, but it was go, each coun-
tenance betrayed the secret feelings Of
the heart.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1864-09-22

We see that Henry b. Pershing has
lecn appointed agent of Marshall County
for the State Sanitary Fair. While We
would say nothing to discourage the peo-
pie in giving literally of their means to
aid in this work, yet it is our duty to ex-
pose the fraud attached to this work here
This man Pcrshing, assisted by the Rev.
J. f. Chopin, is canvassing the county
and receiving contributions, as they say
for the Sanitary Fair, but we have the
hest of reasons for saying that the legiti-
mate object is scheme to further the
intcrts Of abolitionisns in this county, and
thereby carry the vote for Coliax These
two worthless are warm friends of the
much abused negro; their generous souls
are filled with love and admiration for
him; they talk also Of thir love for the
soldier. but their acts show a greater love
for the former. We will venture the
assertion that two-thirds Of the money
collected in this way, VII be used to
obtain the election Of Cpif;,x and the bal
ance Will go to some contraband society.
The people must have some evidence that
their money goes to the soldiers, not to
politicians. nor to worthless negroes, it
must be entrusted with honest men
and until that is done the people have the
best of reasons for Withholding their sup
n0rk
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1864-09-22
Maine.

We have expected that the New England
States would adhere to abolitionism, even
by increased majoritics The war is 81
profitable to them pcculiarly-thcy fee
its burdens 50 lightly and reach such enor-
nous profits from its continuance that
they would make it permanent if they
could. The news therefore surprises us
that the dcmocracy have made large gain.
III Maine ut the recent state election. We
cannot account for it. Can it be possible
that the great revolution sweeping over
the central and western States has reached
New Englanl' Can it be possible that
that region of shoddy mills and puritan
ianatieism has fallen by ever go little, un-
der the infience Of the popular stampede
elseN here = Times.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1864-09-22
give Rebels te one Yankee"
"Eigurcs Won't Lie
Correspondence

correspondence OF the Demo crat.
Soon after the commencement Of the
rebellion it was intimatcd by some noisy
southerner that one Of the chivalric sons
of The south was, at any time, good for
fire Yankees. You may recollcct, Mr..
Editor. how many of Old Abe's broom
stick family turned up their noses at this
bit of Boosting; and when you see the fig
ures you may also remember how subse-
quent events have settled it.
To suppress the rebellion and enforce
a rigid observance of the constitution and
laws Of the United States, we must admit
was stupendous undertaking from first
to last, but that we have had for three
years and a half past, an imbccle and
! ignorant chief in its management. there
can be no doubt, and as one simple cvi-
dence it, will give you few facts and
figures, which | find in the ''prclminary
report of the eighth census" sent to me
during the last session of Congress. BY
my friend. Schuyler Colfax; and ask ey-
cry one, who may donbt the correctness
of the following figures, to examine for
themselves, and if they WHY take the time
and patience that have there need be
no misunderstanding about the matter
lst. See page l3l, and you will find
that the total white population of the
United States and Territories, as appears
from the census report taken in 1860
including the District Of Columbia-was.
In the Northern States. rs ,93f, 4i3
In the Southern States. 1888, 400
Total. ...... ....... 26,9 IS, S43
Thus showing difference in actual white
population in favor of the North of TO-
s95 ,043-more than f.yice and one fou,fh
the population of every southern state in
the Union at the commencement Of the
rebellion But how stands the States of
Delaware Maryland, West Virginia, Ten
nessec, Kentucky, Missouri, Mississippi,
Louisiana, and Arkansas, the entire white
population Of ere,y one Of which is includ-
ed in the above eight millions.
Ne will not ask to deduct the entire
white population of these States, yet FIVE
of the nine named, still hold full and
free representation in the Federal Lcgis-
lature; yet We will ask to deduct the white
population of those holding an indiSputable
representation in both branches Of Con-
gress, towlt
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1864-09-22
From the Rev. Thos. Winter, Pastor Of the Rox

From the Kcv. Hos. " lNteT, I astOT on dc hOX-
bury Baptist Church.
DR. jackson Dear sr-l feel is due to voul
excellent preparation llOotland's German Ri.
tiers, to add my testimony to the deserved reputa-
ton it has obtained. l have for years at times
been troubled with great disorder in my head and
nervous $, stem. | was advised by a friend to try
a bottle of your German Bitters. 1 did SO, and
have experienced great and unexpected relief IN,
health has been very materially benefited.
confidently recommend the article where | meet
with cases similar to my own. and have been as
surod by many of their good effects
Respectful yours, I. WINTER,
Roxboroueh Pa
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1864-09-22
E'EOiss ,.e s.siTis, =. -.

AIwARk. \. J.. Sclt. %.
An immense ovation 20 Gen. Mct rellaa
Is going on here 70 night ~ the dcmocrltic
clubs f Newark The streets are bright
with illanirations. transparance>, &c.-
Gen. Mcclellan is the guest of Senator
Wright. at whose resid, nee the scrca AIDE
is taking place More than l0,0G0 people
are congreeated in the streets
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1864-09-22

Dispatches from all parts of New York
and Pennsylvania, state that great consti-
tutonal ratification meetings were held on
Saturday in every town aud city in those
states. Such gatherings have not been
since the days of Harrison
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1864-09-22
From rev. J. Newton Bro1n n. D. editor o

from hCh j. NtNt'in iDIt"i - ~. ttt4tDi 81
the Enrycl"pcd. of Religions KmoNlcGse ai.i
Christian Chronicle, Philadelphia.
Although not disposed to favor o. recon- .ioad
P,tent Ncd;ccnes in general, Through di>.rn-r eli
iheig ingredients and effects, vet know If 40
sufficient reasons why man nay not tc~lif. to
The benefits he believes himself to have received
from any simple preparation, in the hope thss he
nav thus contribute to the benefit Of others
10 dis the more readily III re@a:d 10 ifocf
lan!'s t,crmin B.tters. prepared BIZ d.. g y!
Jackson, OF tbs city because | prcju.!ice,l
against them for many wears. under TIE impreS-
SION that they were chiefly an alcoholic mixture.
am indebted to my friend Robert Shoetna'1 ~,
Esq, for the removal of thiS prejudice By proper
tests. and for encouragement to try them when
suffering from great and long continued deb htv
Tie use Of three bottles of these biitcrs at the
Beginning OF the present WAS followed by
evident reefan re storation to a degree Q T bod
liz and mental vigor which | had not felt for SIX
months before. and had almost despaired OF re
gaining. therefore thank God and ny friend
Cor directing me to the use OF them.
]. NE.WTO BROWN, PnLADk
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1864-09-22

Mr.. Lincoln is evidently intending to
give his personal superintendent to mill
tary operations Hencciorth he will have
his Il upon every soldier in the army.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1864-09-22

Formerly the symbol of the govern
ment was L. S.,-meaning Us, the peo-
pie Now it il s'I' written on the small
of mems backs, meaning 81 Abraham
Lincoln"
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1864-09-22

From the Rev Levi 6. Beck. Pastor Of the Zap
list Church, Pcmbcrton n. J formerly OF the
North Baptist Church Philadelphia.
have known EIooaand's German Bittcrs "a
vorlbly fer aa,mbc" of wears. have used them
in ny own family, and have tccn 50 pie sed witt
their effects that was induced 70 recommend
them 10 many others. and know :hlt they have
cp. rated ina strikin-ly beneficial nncr. take
great pleasure in thus publicly prociaimifg this
TACT, and calling TIE attention of those i icte 81
with the diseases for wh;ch hoy are recrn.meld
ed, 10 thos4 Bt.c:s, knowing from experience that
my recommendation viii be stained | % hi.
mere cheer fully Is i!oGisnis Bt.cIs i inscn Z,
10 bene!i, the afflicted, ana is ''let = ram drink
Yours truly, LEVI -. BECK.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1864-09-22

From Rev J. II Turner, Pastor of lIedding II. Z
Church Yhilada.
DR. jackson Dear s;r-IIiving used your
German Btte:s in mg family frequently | am
prepared to say that has been of srert service
believe that in most cases of general Debility
of c system it Is the safest and most valuable
remedy of which have any knowledge.
Yours res cctfulv, J III TURNER,
No. 726 n, Nineteenth street.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1864-09-22
Total Federal
22 047 f76
Deduct therei'rom the gross
population of the South, as
we first had them above,
States represented
8 OBJ 400
3 113 033
4 926 361

Total 4 926 367
\ beautiful spectacle do these figures
present. twenty-five millions Of white
people under the control of Old Abe, with
which to whip little over four millions
of rebels, and yet it is a military nceessi-
ty" that the niger must be freed and put
in the army upon an entire equality with
our white soldiers-pay, rations and all!
Truly, this would be more than fire Yam
KEGS to o,se rebel after all And yet
another draft is Just now upon orr han DIS
for half million more men.
In addition to our excess of population,
turn to pages OF the same document. l9i
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1864-09-22
-EIate's plIuted reg.
Destroy it ye who can.

Dttp sIIlk N TIT IIt WtNt. ttC
These expression fairly reflect abolition
loyalty. Was Bryard Taylor thinking of
Lncolns request for 'Picayunc Butler"
at Antictam when he wrote, He's ira
tor who mocks at the sacrifice doured y
Chicago. Times.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1864-09-22

Deduct The foregoing figures from Tie Sl0sS
white population of all the southern States,
and add them to the free States, or those
composing the Federal Government, and
then see how the account stands:
Northern population is 934 443
Border States represented 3 liz OBS
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1864-09-22

BAYARD TAYLOR having written a
scrap of poetry condemning the Chicago
Convention and eulogizng the flag. the
Ne~ York THuac published it with fiat
tering commentator andask that il be cir
culated. We append verse from which
our readers may judge of the spirit of the
whole:
""hat. hoist the white flag when triumph is
nigh?
What crouch before Treason make freedom n
hel
What. spike all our guns when the foe is at bay
And the rags ofhis black banner dropping away?
Tear down the strong name that our nation has
won
And strike her brave bird from his home in the
SUM-"
The regard for the national honor here
expressed contrasts singular'y with little
poem treating the same subject, published
by the TriLane in 1854, from which,
without regard to connection, We make
some extracts. 1t was addressed - ITO
the American Flag:
''All hail the Haunting lie
Its stipcs are bloody scars.
1t shield, pirates deck
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1864-09-22
ROR PRESIDENT
GEN. GEORGE B. MCCLELLAN,
OF NEW JERSEY.
FOR VICE PRESIDENT,
GEORGE II. PENDLETON
Democratic State Ticket.
OF OHIO

Democratic State Ticket.
For Governor,
JOSEPH L. MCDONALD, OF Marion.
For Lieutenant Governor
MAHLON D. MANSON, of Montgomery.
For Secretary of State,
JAMES s. ATHON, of Marion.
For Auditor of State.
JOSEPH RISTINE, o. Fountain.
For Treasurer of State,
MATHEW l.. BRETT, of Dayies'.
For Attorney General,
OSCAR B. HORD, of Decatur
For Superintendent of Public Instruction,
SAMUEL l. RuGG. of Allen.
For Judges of the Supreme Court,
SAMUEL E. PERKINS, of Marion.
ANDREW DAWSON, of Decatur.
JAMES NJ. HANNA, of Sullivan.
JAMES l.. WORDEN, of Allen.
For Clerk of the Supreme Court,
ETHELBERTC HIBBEN, Of Rush.
For Supreme Court Reporter.
NAPOLEON b. TAYLOR, Of Ma-iorn,
For CongTess-9th DiStIl cs
DAVID TURPIE. Of White.
For Common Pleas Judge, Eth District,
JOHN G. OSBORNE, of Marshall.
For District Prosecutor.
G.. l.. BETTINGER. of Elkhart
For Representative,
LLOYD LAZEBROOK,, Of Starke.
Democratic County Ticket
For Treasurer
d. O. QUIVEY.
For Sheriff
II. NJ. LOGAN.
For Coroner
j. b. y. KLINGEK.
For Commissioner, lH District,
III. 4. RANK.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1864-09-22

From Rev. ]. 5 Herman, OF the German Re
form Church, KutztoN n. Bcrks County Pa.
Dr. C.. NJ. Jackson-Rcspectcd Sir have
been troubled with Dyspepsia nearly twenty years
and have never used any medicine chat did me as
mucn good IA Hoofland's Bitters- | very
much improved in health, after having taken five
bottles
Yours with respect, J. S. HERMAN.