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The Plymouth weekly Democrat., 1864-01-21
NUMBER s5
Restricting tnc aig.,t Of suffrage

The New York TrGune a; las. throws
'he boot OF of the cloren foot. snd expos.
es that on.ni.tasable ensign Of the eey:l one,
to the unobscured gaze Of tie people. Il
comes squaie.y cut fer the ccrsail.aent Of
the right Of trarch;se-nct By hints, n,t by
cir;umiocution, but by direc;. snd bold
and iinpudent thrust cf the vital rr:ncipls
OF the government of the United States.
In IN article advocating the right Of re-
groes TO vote, il SAYS:
What 90 voU hold that every negro
should vote? No, nor every white. We
don believe that rlen who prey upon tho
community, for instance haze any natural
or moral right . vote Nor any
enc whose VICES ami crimes render l:la :
fee to the pab..cweal Nor a,.y oa- p.o,e
ignorance. or i',~apae ty GAGS h:n mers
ti:rs 20 30 ri t.on yocd ~ ing"
There is - raisiaking the impor: Of
this. 1t IS Z newspaper cfic;sl p-e-sr-
no"ncemcnt Of 2 coming &c; by the party
in power, to drive Iroil ;he call ,t-box Il.
this co,,nIrT eyerr irisnmsn. ;ier-nan. AMI
indeed eTsry I.nl~,rst, who cannot be
,ubcrned noc ;ntimd.tei 70 vote TIE abe
Elton .;cSet. All wLse voting will bs
"morc 'oe y {, 70 tpH tia,s ggod. are %
lose the right Of franchise Tn2t Is the
programme. It Is the point s.sadily aimed
at by Nr. Lincoln and his party ever since
the party came into power. Thus fs.
they have compassed that object by test
osths, by surrounding the polls with Pro-
vost Marshals and bavonets. and by Sc
lectinS their own tools from among the SOL
'iiers and sending them home to overcome
the popular niajorities against them. Bus
now they propose to 60 to the very root of
The matter, and estop. by law, all from yc-
ting whose votes IN Tier opiaioa, will DO
more harm than good 1, mey be inc9u-
venient to co,trol the elections every ti;na
by sending home abolition soldiers r.
people may, by and by. get rcs;iyc. and
rise Up against such an outrage. Or re
democratic sell.ers may. At last, kicz
against their abolition companionsin arn.s
icing SO free ueutly favored With these fur-
loughs to 90 home while they are KEEP.
rercilessi i upon the battle field The
cunning trickste.> fore>ee this. and ,nea..
20 anticipate it. by Licking up he fran
chise . all or merry all. who woalI TO
sure to vote against tkeir asero-eqnali1;rg
schemes, or TO dislodge them from the
bloody seats Q: the psurred powe~. Tie
ribanc. IS is INC custom. rs scusGcl W.
'.incoli's key rote It IS tie &rs. blast q:
his husle Pretty soon veshall see ali the
small couhtr- organs Of the party attempt
ing TO toot the same strain anon their tn
horns, Wait and sce ID, B *.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat., 1864-01-21

A MONUMENT OF GaAyE-YARDs.-The
Administration has successfully establish
ed United States grove gard at Chatta-
noega. There is one thing in which the
Republican party has ach eyel great ex-
cellence. 1t is IN excellent grave-digger
It, grave yards in the South will be ever
lasting monuments ef it's skill in that line.
And then. in filing those graves, it has not
had to borrow subjects. 1t has proudly
drawn upon our own vast resources, aad-
therefore. it boasts that the grave wards IL
has, with SO much eclat. et:ablishs in the
South. are vel filed with the bodies Of our
awa northern people. They are cur sons,
or fathers, orr brothers. eur neighbors
and kindred, wis s'ecp there
where the foe aai TIE stranger shall tread DER
their heads -
And there their bones will lie, objects of
'oathing and sco-a BY the people Cheer
ful Thought to those northern fam;lies.
whose dead have been gener, usly u ed
BY the benevolent Republican party. tLa
everlasting monument of this party shall
he It's cy.rs syorcs.- EAka~sA
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1864-07-23
Cincinnati Market.

FLOUR-Superfine was offered at % 90, and extra
at 90 1909 25 500 brls fancy (Loveland Mills sold
at 90 25 and 100 do fancy at 50 so.
WHEAT-A dull market and prices 101l5c lower
Sales Of 1850 bush at 81 90 for red. White held at
50 l0ge Is, but buyers did not offer over o. co.
=, CORNIIhere was good demand for sheled e1
10 and u is in elevators, but holders asked 81 49,
The stock here is light. Ear sells at 81 O5 and 81 10
at the upper and lower roads.
OATS=A dull market, at 799s0c in bulk.
h1E-The demane is light, and it is offered at
light.
IEAD-Sheet and pipe have advanced to a4sasc
PR0VISI0NS-In the morning, $40 90 was refus.
ed for mess Pork; but after the from New York.
the man who offered it was glad doubt, that the
offer had not been accepted. No quotations worth
anything could have been given at the close 100000
lbs bulk Sides not sold at 15c, averaging 90 lbs and
200 tcs Lard at l9c. At the close, Lard would not
have brought over lsc. Nothing transpired in
Bacon.
GR0CERIES-Thc market is firm with no change
in prices, and affair demand from the country trade
at the prices. Coffee, 53955c New Orleans Su-
gar, 24g27 Cuba, 23925c; hard refined, 32933c;
New Orleans Molasses 81 1901 le; sugar mouse. soc9
BUTTER-A firm market with good demand and
fair receipts. We quote at 3l@D35c.
CHEESE-There is brisk demand, with firm
market, and prices y per Id higher. We now quote
at ls9lshc for Western Reserves and Ham
burg.
EGGS-The market is unchanged at l59lsc per
dozen.
POTATOS-Th is better demand, and the re-
cepts are somewhat lighter. We continue TO quote
at 50 1904 25 per barrel
HAY-A dull market with a small local de-
mand, at 800 90 on arrival, and ga O0925 90 from
store,
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1864-07-23
Severe Fighting ON y Johnson Island.

New YORK, July 22-The Herald's cor
respondent at Hilton Head, writing under
date of the 18th, says: Since my last letter
there has been severe fighting by our forces
on johnson Island under Gen. Hatch, COM
prising part of the recent expedition. Gen.
Saxton sent regiment on Thursday to at
tack the rebel right, where battery had
been stationed. The men charged at double
quick and so furiously that the enemy re-
tired in great confusion. They came very
near capturing the battery, which had Just
time to Timber up and be off with consider
able loss.
A fight occurred on Saturday morning.
The enemy having received their reinforce
ments an attack was made by the rebels,
who advanced about four o'clock, under
cover of heavy fog, and drove in our pick
cts nearly opposite Fort Pringle. At a
quarter before six o'clock they advanced in
force, and q fight of fifteen minutes fol-
lowed, in which the rebels were thoroughly
repulsed.
Strengthened again the enemy made an
other advance at half past six o'clock and
attempted to carry our position by assault
Our troops received their fire till the rebels
were almost upon them; with double shot
ted guns, they opened with grape and can
lister, moving down the advancing columns
by the score. Our infantry also kept up an
accurate and continuous fire with musketry.
AT such short range great havoc was made
in five or ten minutes from the time of at
tack. The enemy retreated in great coniu-
sion without having reached even our front
rifle pits. Their artillery opened on us with
great fury, and under its fire the rebel in
tantry took shelter. Our loss i'm killed and
wounded and missing was only eighty-two,
and seven of the wounded are only slightly
injured.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1864-07-23
From the Indian Country.

ST. LOUIS, July 2l.-The steamer Yellow
Stone, from the Upper Missouri, reports
Gen. Sully's Indian expedition at the mouth
of Cannibal river, building a new fort, to be
called Fort Rice. Hostile Indians were
seen in force between Fort Rice and Fort
Union. Large numbers were said to be
some miles back of Fort Rice. The officers
of the boat say that Sully is severely con-
demned for inactivity, he keeping his
troops, five thousand in number, building
persng the e eeey and Se ad onnon
that he will not have collision with the
Indians. Father Deschmidt, who was aboard
the Yellow Stone, had two councils with
three hundred Sioux, near Flat Berthold,
who expressed anxiety to make peace with
the whites. Twenty-six Idahoe miners
came down on the Yellow Stone with over
100000 in gold each.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1864-07-23
The Pursuit. of the Raiders.

WASHINGTON, July 2l.-Eighty-o reb-
el prisoners have been brought here from
Sandy Hook, Md. They state that they
were in charge of the plumber trains, and
were overtaken near Snicker's Gap by a
portion of the pursuing force under Crook.
fight Immediately commenced, but the
train guard finding it impossible to save the
train destroyed it by fire and retreated
leaving the teamsters and others to the mer-
cy of our forces.
A letter received by an officer in Wash
ington from Sandy Hook, Nd, states that
many stragglers from the retreating rebel
forces come into that place daily and sur
render themselves. The men are worn down
by rapid marching, and many of them are
barefoot and their clothes torn to tatters.
The Evening Star learns from a former
citizen of Madison county, Va, who has for
some time been sOjOurning in Fairfax coun-
ty, that he has reliable information showing
that the rebel raiders met with so many mis-
haps in getting away with their plunder
from Maryland, that what they have man
aged to keep will hardly pay them for their
trouble.
New YORK, July 22.-The Herald's Snick-
er's Ferry correspondent, writing under
date OF the 10th, says the forces under Gen.
Wright pursued the rebels under Early and
Breckenridge to that point, skirmishing
with their rear guard, which was twenty
four hours behind the main force. When
near Purcellsville, south of Smokers Gap,
Duffee's cavalry captured eighty-two of
their wagons. More fighting was had when
our troops succeeded in reaching the ferry.
Here they found the enemy in force, and
General Wright coming up, he threw sew
eral regiments across the stream, who main
tained their position. He then commenced
manGuvering so as to destroy the enemy,
when Early receiving news from Lee, and
fearing thrashing from Wright, packed
up and left at double quick for Strasburg.
Gen. Wright crossed and proceeded four
miles toward Winchester, but learning
nothing to change his mind as to the direc-
tion the enemy had taken, he countermarch-
ed his forces in obedience to orders. Gen.
Averill reports defeat of Early at Win
chester, which must have taken place
Immediately after he slipped away from
Wright,
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1864-07-23
Secretary Stanton The Public
Debt-AyerilI's Fight.

New YORK, July 22.-The Heralds Wash
ington special says there is almost univer-
sal regret here that Secretary Stanton's re-
,,orted resignation is not confirmed. Stan
ton has issued an order prohibiting clerks
from giving information respecting the
business of the department to outsiders.
Secretary Fessenden has gone to New
York.
on me ioth sPgc 7oe saSs sGs ses se puuc dept
790,033,569,4 "a on the 18th.
The report OF an official demand for the
surrender of Semmes is unfounded.
The Tribune's Winchester special says
Averill's fight lasted three hours, in which
the rebels lost Gen. Kelly, four pieces of
artillery, two hundred prisoners and five
hundred rd oundred. Our loss is
not over two hundred and fifteen killed and
wounded, and none missing.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1864-07-23
New YORK rTarket.-JuIy ae,

C0TT0N-Dull and nominally unchanged. SGAss
81 eO9l 90 for middling uplsnds. ~
FLOUR-State and western opened dull and
closed heavy aud 10c 10 20c lower Sales at go 90
9lo 25 for extra State; $40 oo9lO 70 for extra
Round Hoop Ohio.
WHEAT-0pened lc better, but closed rather
quiet with the improvement; with sales At 81 SOD
"a 40 for Chicago spring, % 30 6d2 30 for Milwaukee
club, and % 6id92 81 for winter red western.
CORN. Rather more steady at 81 6l9l 62h for new
mixed western.
COFFEE-Dull.
SUGAR-Quiet. Cuba 2I@23c
PETR0LEUM-Dull.
WQ0L-A moderate business doing in feecss
which are q shade lower. 20
P0RK-0pened firmer but closed at lower prices.
Sales at $50 90 for mess $40 0o94o 90 for new do
BEEF-Dull prime mess quiet and unchanged.
CUT MEATS-Quet and shade easier.
LARD-Firm 10 19Zc. -s- ft.s
BUTTER-33g 4Oc for Ohio. and 81 I4sc for State.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1864-07-23
Details of the Fighting ON John.
sons Island.

New YORK, July 22.-The Tribunes Hill
ton Head correspondent gives an account
of the fighting on Johnson's Island. Itwas
evident on the Sth that the enemy were con-
centrating pretty strong force against us.
The Charleston troops remained on James
Island, and the reinforcements were thrown
against Generals Hatch and SaXton on
johnson Island as early as the 9TH. Gen.
Birney had been sent back to Florida. The
command of his brigade devolved upon
Col. Montgomery.
On the monrning of the 9TH, Col. Davis of
the 104th Pennsylvania held the advance,
and was supported by section of the Sd
New York artillery, Lieutenant Wills
While the Colonel was standing on little
eminence with glass in his hand, examining
the enemy's position, he was fired upon by
the rebels, and shell exploded on his right
hand carrying away all its fingers. The
enemy soon advanced upon our position,
and attempted to cross bridge from which
we had removed apart of the planks.
Lieut.. Wits, with guns double shotted
opened upon him, causing great slaughter.
The action lasted about an hour. The enc
my was driven back and the fighting for
the day thus ended.
Itbecame evident that the enemy was con-
centrating on johnson Island, and Mont-
gomery's brigade was ordered to reinforce
our troops there. He reached the scene of
action about midnight or one o'clock on the
9th. He was ordered to relieve Col. Van
Wyck, of the 56th New York, but the gal
liant Colonel sent back word that he was
still able to hold his position.
Montgomery's force was held in reserve.
At early dawn the enemy came down upon
our advance, and no doubt surprised the
pickets and advance guard of the 104th Pa,
Lieut.. Col. Hart now commanding. At any
rate this old veteran regiment, composed of
as good material as there is in the army,
was driven from its position and sent to the
rear. Col. Montgomery threw in the 9TH
United States colored troops and repulsed
the rebels. On Saturday three attacks were
repulsed.
The Herald's Hilton Head correspondent
says the object Of the expedition to John
son Island being to withdraw troops from
Savannah and other points, and being fully
accomplished, our forces were withdrawn.
Our losses, including that OF the 152d Pa,
will not exceed one hundred and fifty kill
ed, wounded and missing; that of the reb-
els must have been over five hundred.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1864-07-23
The GuerriIIns I'm vIIssourI.

ST.. JOSEPH. Mo, July 21.-Thornton's
guerrillas came back from Livingston coun-
ty last night, and occupied Kingston, Cald-
well country, after being joined by another
band from the west. The combined force,
numbering some five hundred, marched on
Plattsburg, Clinton county, when the sur
render OF the garrison, consisting of two
companies of militia, was demanded in the
| name of the Confederate States army.-
Capt. Turner, commanding the Post, refus-
ed to surrender and told his men to escape.
A fight ensued In which Turner was killed.
Most of the escaped militia have arrived
here. Gen. Fisks appeal is being promptly
responded to and the men sent into the field
at once. One thousand men, under Gen.
Ben Loan, will soon be here from Andrew
county.
Fort LEAvENwoRTH, July pa dis
patch this morning from Col. Ford, Liberty,
Missouri, says the people in the country
north and east of that place are joining
Thornton, and his forces are increasing
rapidly. Ford has his troops well.in hand,
but his force is too small to effect much and
reinforcements are asked for. Arms have
been sent from here to st. Joseph and
Kansas City for arming the loyal men called
out by Gen. Fisk.
LATER.-A dispatch from Ford states that
Thornton with 1000 men is moving north
probably with the intention Of striking the
railroad. Plattsburg and Marvin were in
their possession last night. Ford left Lib
erty, at this A. NJ. in pursuit.
Gen. Curtis has several armed boats pa
trolling the Missouri river to prevent the
rebels from crossing. Pickett and Banks
are reported to have 1000 men in southwest
Missouri, threatening Fort Scott and our
southern communications. 1t is believed
5000 of Prices men are now in Missouri.
These, Joined by Thornton's guerrillas and
the Paw Paws, will make formidable
force. A portion of our State militia was
brought out, and the troops in this depart
ment will be concentrated for cooperation.
Gen. Blunt is here waiting orders.
The Indians are troublesome in Western
Colorado. Mail route rumors prevail of the
capture of Fort Laramie and the post at
Walnut creek nv them
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1864-07-23
SECOND DISPATCH.
Gen. johnson Superseded = The
Rebels Defeated.

WASHINGTON, July 22.-Dispatches re-
ceived by the Government this afternoon
announce that the rebel Gen. Johnston has
been superseded by Gen. Hood, and that q
battle has taken place between the two ar
mics, in which Sherman defeated the
enemy.
The overland Pacific mail contract will
expire OH the 10th of September. The SER
vice is still open to those who may desire to
contract for its performance from the above
mentioned date to June 30th, 1868.
The circular and advertisement for the
new loan has not vet been prepared, nor are
Its terms fully matured.
The subsistence department has accepted
bids to supply 5000 barrels of No. 2 flour
at from $13.25 to $l3.6S per barrel.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1864-07-23

AUCTION SALE.-I will sell at auction, on
Saturday morning, July 23d, at 10 o'clock,
In the Union Saloon on State Street, op-
posite the American Hotel, three magnifi-
cent oval mirrors, alot Of splendid pictures,
fine cut glass decanters, bottles, tables, arm
chairs-in short, everything belonging to a
first-class Saloon. Sale to commence at
precisely ten o'clock A, M.
eAt5 VAN r. GLAzIER, Auctioneer.
(Journal copy.)
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1864-07-23

CoMMUTATIoN AND ExEMPTIoN.-The fol-
lowing is an answer to many inquiries as to
whether the payment of $500 communication
exempts for three full years from all drafts.
Such payment, if made at any time prior
to February last, does so exempt. In Feb
ruary, the law was changed so that the
payment of $500 thenceforth exempted only
for the impending drqtt;; while since the pas
sage of the act of this month there is no
commutation whatever. All who are hence
forth drafted, and are found liable, must
serve in person or by substitute.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1864-07-23
The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad.

BALTIMORE, July 2l.-The bridges, track
and telegraph line OF the Baltimore and
Ohio railroad to the west have all been
thoroughly restored, and the route is again
fully opened to-day for all passenger and
freight operations.
Gen. Hunter reports that he has driven
the enemy from Winchester, Berryville and
all other points within forty or fifty miles of
perfect safety are now felt. Tremendous
trains of delayed freight are awaiting at
Harper's Ferry to go west and at Martins
burg to come east, are being rapidly moved
forward.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1864-07-23
Efforts to Have Howard ReIeas.
ed--The Case of Capt. SennImes.
'. ISneoial IN tha post

WASHINGTON, July 22.-Great efforts are
making here by the friends of Joseph How
ard, Jr., the forger of the proclamation, to
effect his release or bring him to trial.
! No demand has yet been made bv our
government for the delivery of the pirate
Semmes, but the situation of affairs Is such
that he will probably be surrendered; if
not, demand will be made upon the Brit
ish government. is.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1864-07-23

ABEAUTIFUL COMPLEXION, free from Tan
Pimples and Freckles, may easily be pro-
cured by using the balm of Thousand
Flowers" For shaving It is unsurpassed.
1t is composed of palm oil, honey and other
valuable articles, highly perfumed by its
own ingredients, and when used for wash
ing, night and morning, renders the skin
soft and white, and free from blemish
Price 30 cents. For sale by N. B. Marble
and all druggists. ~
sept24-'63-d&w1ye0w i5 sios iss
- ~. n. 80 ' 80 II -. = !
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1864-07-23
CITY ITEMS.

EYE AND EAR.-Disease of the Eye and
Ear, Of every character treated with inn
mense success. Cancer and Tumors of
every form systematically removed by DR.
Aborn at his Medical and Surgical Institute
South High Street. where he win give
especial attention to the treatment of all
forms Of disease, both acute and chronic.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1864-07-23
What the National Republican
Saws.

WASHINGTON, July 2l.-The National
Republican, commenting on the Peace ne
gotiations, says: Major Hay may converse
with people in Canada upon his own respon-
sibility, but he is not there in any official
capacity, nor has the President made, or
does he propose to make, any proposals
to or compromise with the rebel officials at
Richmond, or their real or assumed agents
in Canada or elsewhere.
The quotas of the States under the recent
call for five hundred thousand men have
been sent to the respective Governors.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1864-07-23

FIGHT BETWEEN A NEwsBoY AND A Ne
GRO GIRL.-The denizens of West Broad
street were amused yesterday morning by
a contest between newsboy, who possess
ed all the spirit and nonchalence of his
class, and stout little negro girl, by whom
the boy conceived himself to be insulted.
The girl slapped the boys mouth; he struck
back, and the girl repeated the dose. The
boy yIceased to yell "mornin' papers," calm
ly laid down his stock in trade, adjusted his
suspenders, and deliberately pitched in.
The fight was long, and for some time du-
bious, but the newsboy finally conquered
and drove the contraband in panic from
the field.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1864-07-23
Grants Opinion.
Especial to Commercial ]

WAsHINGToN, July PA gentleman
just from the front says that Gen. Grant ex-
pressed the belief that Sherman would cap
ture Atlanta. He likewise said that the fate
of the rebellion would then be settled. He
also declared that with one hundred thous-
and more men in our armies the rebellion
could be crushed in ten days.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1864-07-23
What the Tribune Says About
the Peace Negotiations.

New YORK, July 22-The Tribune says
in reference to the Niagara Falls negotia-
tion, that its editor has been engaged only
in endeavoring to bring face to face the an
ent attitude, with a view to the initiation
of an earnest effort for peace, and to be
prosecuted at Washington. The movement
has had no immediate success.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1864-07-23

NEWARK, N. j., July 22.-E. N. Fuller,
editor of the Newark Evening Journal, was
arrested to-day on two warrants. The first
was for melting to insurrection, and the
second for discouraging enlistments, as pro-
vided for by section five of the enrolment
act. He was released on bail by United
States Commissioner Morris, he giving
bond for 5000. .,.,.,'1 .-o-'
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1864-07-23
THE CITY.
Reception Meeting.

The Democracy of the city Of Columbus
will hold Reception Meeting, in front of
the Court House, ON Saturday evening,
July 23d, beginning at 8 o'clock, to welcome
home their able and distinguished Con-
gresham, Hon. SAMUEL s. Cox, who will
deliver an address ON the occasion. The
Democracy viii honor themselves by hon
oring their faithful Representative.
BY Order.