The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1864-04-14
THE NEWS.
From the Chicago Times, A

Mr. Long, OF Ohio, Tor having, in a speech |
on Friday. stated that he preferred recoS-
milton of the Confederacy to a continuance
of the war for the subjugation of the South
\ debate arose, which was participated in
by Mcssrs. Cox, James C. Allen, Harris of
Md. Fernando Wood. and Mallory of Ky;
at the conclusion of which, further consid-
GRAFTON of the subject was postponed till
During the discussion, Mr.. |
Harris declared that he was rot ouly in |
favor of recognition of the Confederacy |
bat of acqui9scence in secession. This
declaration caused great excitement at the
time, and, at the close of the debate on the
proposition to expel Mr. Long, Mr. Wash
burne offered resolution for the expul-
sion OF Mr. Harris, which was lost by 81
yeas to So nays 4 tNo-thirds vet being
requisite. subsequently, Mr.. Schcnck
offered resolution ccnsuring Mr. Harris,
and declaring him unworthy of being a
member Of the House; which was adopted
by 90 to IS.
The Senate. on Friday, adopted a joint
resolution submitting to the States the
proposition to abolish slavery in the United
States. Confidence is expressed by repub-
LEANS that a two-thiris vote for the reso-
luton will be secure in the House.
Ex-Reprcsentatiye Kellogg, of Illinois,
has been nominated BY the President as
Minister to Guatemala
Gold closed in New York yesterday at
11lG9l1lj. Our own produce markets
were greatly excited yesterday, and prices
were decidedly firm and higher Flour
advanced 150e 25c g Dbl. and closed very
firm. Wheat was excited and advanced to
81 - for No. !, and 81 Is for No .
spring in store. Corn advanced to sc
From the Chicago Times, April H.
In the Senate, yesterday, the Committee
on the Conduct of the War reported the
evidence in regard to the recent campaign
in Florida, and it was ordered to be printed.
Mr.. Grimes made savage assault upon
Mr. Hale. rs chairman of the Naval Com
laittce, charging him with being an unrc-
lcnting cncmy Of Secretary WeileS and the
Navy Department.
In the House. a National Bank bill was
introduced. the consideration OF which was
postponed till Saturday next. \ resolu-
ton was presented. and referred to the
Committee on Naval Affairs, Tor the APP
pointmcnt Of Commission to select site
for Il naval depot on the northwestern lakes
\ resolution reatiirming the principle Of
the Cr;ttendcn resolution was laid On the
table by a vote Of s to 81. The resolu-
ton for the expulsion Of Mr. Long was
discussed at great length. but no vote was
reached.
1t is reported shat the next movement
upon Richmond will be made in three
columns.-onc. tie Army Of the Potion e,
to occu,.y i.cc's attention; another, under
Gen W. +. Smith to move up the PENN
sula; and the third, under Burnside, to
proceed to Golds5oro, II. c., and cut the
railway at that point. The rebels are
Strengthening their Notifications along the
Orange ana Alexaniria Railroad, and ma
king constant additions to the dcfences of
Richmond, which place is being provision
ed for a siege
Heavy firing is reported to have been
heard on Sunday, in the direction of Bris-
tow Station.
Two Federal gunboats, with small
body of troops, went up the Chickahominy
River, last week, to within fifteen miles
Of Richmond. The country was secuted
and shots were exchanged with rebel cav
airy. The object OF the expedition is a
secret.
Paris letters give runner that Lincoln
and Seward have negotiated secret treaty
with Napoleon, recognizing the Mexican
Empire and ccding Texas TO France. in
consideration OF the non-rccognition of the
Coniedcracy by the French government.
Admiral Farragut has suspended fire Oh
Fort Powell. and his gunboats and NOR
tars have withdrawn to Pensacola. Anoth
er rebel ram. the Nashville, is nearly com
peted at Mobile.
il is reported at Memphis that Forrest
has received achievements, and designs
to cross the Tenne ssee River Gricrson's
cavalry are still hanging around the rebel
forces, but are not strong enough to effect
anything Of importance.
Gen. Steele was at Arkadclpba on the
2Sth ult On the route thithcr he had
considerable skirmishing, but NOT of a suf
llclcntly serious nature to impede his pro-
gress. Price was at Camden on the 18th.
The Federal garrison at Augusta. Ark.
were driven therefrom by rebel force.
few days ago, and retired to Duvalrs Bluff.
which point is being fortified
John G. Rives, publisher of the Con.
gressionai Gtobe, died on Sunday, of govt
in the stomach. The House has agreed
to adjourn over WEDNESDAY, in order to at
tend his funeral
Mulkey, democrat, is elected Judge of
the Cairo district by 36 majority. The
republicans have heretofore claimed the
success of their candidate
A soldier killed civilian. at Anna. III.
yesterday, and great excitement resulted.
A military force has pccn dispatched from
Cairo "to prevent further bloodshed."