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The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1864-02-18
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On the Sth Of January last. Mr.. VII
son, OF Massachusetts,, Chairman of the
Military Committee in the Unite,! States
Senate, made a speech, in which he said:
! The Government has called for three
hundred thousand men, and [ presume
that is the nuu.ber the Government wants,
either OF old veterans who reinlist or new
men. More than half Of these men.
think, We shall have enlisted withio the
next twenty or thirty days"
On the same day and in the course Of
the same debate Mr.. WILSON said:
"A large number of the States will fur
n'sh volunteers; but l do not believe it
will be necessary to continue drafting We
have in the service of the country, and
are paying IN our army, think, not less
than six hundred and fifty or seven hun
dred thousand men We must have from
four to five hundred thousand effective SOL
diers in the field. | do not believe that
the rebellion has over two hundred and
twenty-five thousand men in arms. and
have very good reason so to believe.
believe that if we do our duty, the militia
ry power Of this rebellion will be crushed
out before the first of October next.
Il want to adopt policy that shall bear
as lightly as possible upon our people
upon our productive industry-ard shall
fill up our armies. That is the first ques-
ton and | want to save the Treasury all
the expense that can possible be saved.
believe our danger is more from want OF
money than from want of men"
Now, what are We to think after such a
statement from the organ of the Admins
tration in the Senate, of a call by She Pres
ident for two hundred thousand more men
We are already paying in our army from
six hundred aud fifty to seven hundred
thousand men, and now propo.e to add to
that number FIVE hundred thousand more
to meet only two hundred and twenty five
+, thousand Confederates
As the Chairman Of the Military Com
mlt.e has clearly demonstrated the useless
ness of tie Presidents call as a military
measure against the South. there must be
some ulterior design connected with it.
The army IS probably wanted for its infu-
, ence on the Presidential election hence il
is TO be increased to such fabulous figure.
Either that is the case, or else all the sto-
! ries we hear Of the exhaustion of the South
and the prospect Of an early termination OF
the war are false. An army is in pretty
stalwart condition if it is deemed necess;.
ry TO put Twelve hundred thousand men Ia
the field against it [Cin Enquirer
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1864-02-18

WuERE WE ARE DRIFTING.-At the
commencement of the war, the democrats
charged that it was commenced fer the
purpose OF emancipsting slaves This was
denied by republicans; but the fact is now
50 evident that subierfuge is no longer
available. Day by day We ale advancing
towards negro equality, and Congress is a.
ready taking steps to bring it about. In
the Senate on Monday, Mr.. Sumner IN
troduced joint resolution to amend the
constitution of the United States SO that
all persons shall be equal under the law
whether white or colorcd, and that no per-
son shall hereafter be held under bondage
Referred 20 the judicial Committee.
Mr.. Sumner and his coadjutors now
demand equal political rights for the ne
groes; the next step will be to give them
equal social rights; aud VIC presume they
will be admitted u the houses ofthcir woT
shippers, anu allowed 10 marry ,hc.s Aaugh
teIs. The poor white blood Will be enrich
ed and ennobled by black mixture, q,
some already are preaching The cou:ry vii
be ruined; and the negro and iboli.ion NIL
lennium will be accomplished --fi. Woyn
| s. Bstnsi
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1864-02-18

Some of the New York banks have given
notice that they will not receive at their
counters the now issues of the National
Banks just startipg into life. They have
no doubt been strengthened in their objsc-
tions to the ourrenev by the recent circular
from theoffice of the Comptroller at Wash
ington, to the new paper machines starting
ell over the country,
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1864-02-18

The i'resi.;en seys-'.war should not be
ioolea upon as an alarming evil by any
rictns.' The old joker does not set real
ne that any body is hurt" Il may be
tru'e that va i not an evil to abolition cut
ihroats and thieves. any more than plum
der may be considered an evil to the free
boc;er But the wise king Louis the
Eleventh of France. had different opir-
son Of war lie said: War is the greatest
conceivable scourge of nation. Il brings
with itself dangers and evils, the destruc-
ticn Of the country. of its inhabitants. AMI
of its wealth, which no time can repair. -
That is the opinion of an enlightened, hu
mane man, and Christian. The other Is
the opinion of an ignorant. unieeling, ia
tolerant ;nf lei. who looks dpon negroes as
his brethren. and upon White men with the
eye of distrust AID hate
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1864-02-18

By the margin Of the river,
Midst the plunging snow and sleet,
Oh the picket-post they shiver,
"a they pace their lionel. beat
OF the loved ones Calmly sleeping,
Safe from cuid. alarm fight
They are thinking. whilst they're keepin
Watch in-watch" this bitter night.
Near the Rapid Ann we restCd-
After week. and aOnths of toll
Faith and valor meanwhile tested.
On Virginias ".acred' soil.
BY the lonely weird camp fire,
Hard upon the ioeinsn's track,
Mid the gl ON and dampness dire
We lay down-ea birOudc.
''All is well I" the sentry uttered,
Far away upon the ri Iht;
"a ia well :" the centre mHttered-
Then the left iva dead of night.
Still, the storm was fercely raging;
Biting blasts came down the vale;
And the elements were waging
Ruthless var-amid that gale.
But the ssntinels kept pacing
Picing--up and down their track;
When the storm king still kept tracing
Snowy ridges-front and back.
All. that air was deathly frigd;
And the sleet came temrest-tcs;.
But ii e orders out were rigid
Not ! man must quit his post "
For, in front wed had the wraning).
Massed in force the rebels lay,
Yet we looked for-p,Gycd for morning
Though I should prove our final day!
Hours passed. One watcher, weary
Falter-d, halted, breathed moan;
Then, amidst the darkness dreary-
Faie0-snd sank to earth, alone
When the gray light broke, at da~niHg,
CAIN, beneath iricsdiy tree
Blanched, and still, lay barry Corning
Slipping on his post--wa. he
Surely no i, 4 ssIdier bIsycr,
Never met or charged the foe.
Such true hearts are few And never
Could he fail ia duty 30.
"Forussd," came the word. We lifted
Quickly up hi. .tliiened iorm,
Round i xrcaths O! sro. h,d dri'ted;
But ti- heart No more vas warm.
lie had frozen dcai-on picket,
Dreadful fate was this a!ack
And we laId him meath The tilcSe:,
Where he dicd--eH bivousc.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1864-02-18

BuRNslpE--'I don't ieel exactly right
about the.e a''cntions shown Burnside. 8"
said an old gentleman in cur hearing yes
teriay; Il don't think he showed much
smartness at Ere iericksburg' III is no;
bis smartness at fredericksburg, bot at
Cincinnati, that secures honors for the
General in Massachusetts, SAID by-stand :
er. What was that ?" sad old Fogy.
The taking of Val&ndi CHAM ana the
storming CT The CHICAGO TINS Office, 4"
was the reply. OLD Fcgy seemed to ''seo
il" at last.-Bcasa Coxr.sr.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1864-02-18
Fun among the Prison

\ private letter received a few davs
since from A D. Richardson. correspon-
dent of the New York Tribune. now
prisoner in Castle Thunder, at Richmond
relates the following:
Occasionally We have bit Of fun. The
other night we sried cur Commissary who
distributes the r4tiors "a our room. for
"rsaiieasance IN Office" for orly Issuing
soup when he ought 10 issue meat. and
pockeiing the difference Two of tie cor
respondents were counsel fer prosecution
and defense aud | occupied the bench A
Zip from R;ehmondpaqer being hjected
to as testimony. L was decided tha. any
thing published in any newspape. nus,
be true, and was competent evidence N
this cour. There was a good deal II re-
markable testimony, ana stiil more remark
able law. quoted in Latin. English, French
and Greek.
The Iomm:ssary was iaaiiy found gull
ty, ahd after an address upon the caormity
Of the otense. sentenced 20 ;ake quart
of his own soup at one meal Counsel
were tined Cor contempt OF court urors
placed un9er arrest for gong 10 sleep
when tire spec;at.rs became bois;erous tie
Sheriff VS. ordered to cle:r IL court
hoase, anl dur.ug certain testimony the
ladic, We're reque--el - wiihdrsw Al
together it was very lroii. AMI good n.any
were >ore with liuch'er the Eek; morning
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1864-02-18

esy- The smallpox seem. to be making
its appeara nee al! oyer the country 1t
is supposed - have bcea spread somewha;
in this manner. The government" got
il b. shaking hands with an Intelligent
contra5and' Who took it in exchange for
Conicderate scrip.
Ohce seekers tau-htit Ly shaking hands
with the government" Getting disap-
pointed in receiving positions IN which to
ruin the cocn;ry, ;hey went home. and
have giycn the disease to the peeple 10y
shaking hands with them. in the hopes of
receiving q nomination from them. The
people are cautioned aosia.t shaking hands
with any abolitiori.t who las been to
see the gov srnmeni.' These men
shoali De pat in pest houses INN edia,ely
upon their arrival at thir Lor,es. and kent
there until after the elect.on-IG Hoyac
Tines.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1864-02-18
DEAD-EN BEVOU AZ.
sY carr. GEO. p. suRNHAM, C.s. U. 9. A

Duiing the advance oil the Army of the Potomac
south of the apid Ann, on those very cold night:
the troops AMI guards suffered terribly severa
had hmDs frost bitten, anc NTH In the Sec
end Corps froze to death while on p ket duty
TdeSrophie Despatch in Dec to ". Y. Papers.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1864-02-18

VALLAsDleHAM ~ DANarn.-lt u
SAID Mr.. Vsllsnaighsm ia in dsnge- Of BE-
ing mobbea in Canada--so many loyal"
men and Union Leaguers have gone ever
there to escape the draft.
Boise news. (Bannock City, I.T. [Idaho City, Idaho]) 1863-1864, 1864-08-06
Territory Of Idaho. County Of Roise-ss-

Territory of Idaho, County of Boise-ss.
In the Probate Court of said County. July Term,
A d 1864. Anthony Moore and Albert Moore
doing business as A. Moore & Go. IS. w. w. Hen
ry & John MCKINLEY.
NOTICE is hereby given to all persons holding
IN or claiming liens under the provisions of an
act Of the Legislative Assembly of Idaho, entitled
An Act for securing Liens to Mechanics and 9TH
ers,' on the Forrest Theater building and the lot
on which the same stands, situated on the east
side of Main street in Idaho city in said county of
Boise, and north Of Wall street, and north of and
adjoining the Ivy Green or JOHNNY Ryan's saoOn,-
That they must be and appear in said Probate
Court, on Monday the 22d day Of August, 1854
and exhibit then and there the proof of their said
liens.All liens not so exhibited and proved will be
deemed waived in favor Of those 50 exhibited
WAITE g. MILLER, Attorneys Tor Pits.
Idaho City; August I'd. 1864. 46td
Boise news. (Bannock City, I.T. [Idaho City, Idaho]) 1863-1864, 1864-08-06
Sharifgs Sale.

Territory of Idaho, Comfy of BO
VIM. Aldridge vs.. 4. H. Ruse.
ID Virtue Of an Exc cutiOn issued out o
Id Probate Court of Boise county, and
directed and delivered, up0n judgment rem,
in said Court, for the sum of one hundred
seventy dollars and seventyIive cents and
of suit, in favor of William Aldridge, and az
A. IL. Ruse, have seized all the right and
which the said A Fl. Ruse had, on or after the
day of January, A d 1864, Of, in ard to the
lowing described premises, which [ shall e.
TO sale as TIE law directs, to the highest bid
cash, at the premises in Idaho City, on tie
day of August, A D 1864, at o'clock il the
noon of said day, to satisfy said judgmen
costs and accruing costs, to wit i: That celta
or parcel OF land situate on the east side Of
gomery street in Idaho city, Boise county
bounded as follows on the south, by the
which stands the store of McGlinchy; on the
by vacant or unOccupied lot, and on the w
street, together with the bull
W Inch stand upon the same, said lot being ~
five feet more or less in width, fronting on
gomery street, by eighty tectmore or less in d
S. PINKHAM, Sheriff Boise county
BY 0. L. WHITING, Dep
Dated Idaho City. August Sd, 1854. Al
Boise news. (Bannock City, I.T. [Idaho City, Idaho]) 1863-1864, 1864-08-06

Territory Of Iiaho, Comfy Of Boise.
In the matter OF the Estate of John E. Mcdonald
deceased. In Probate Court:
appearing by the petition of J.B. Friend, the
4 Administrator Of the estate of John i. McDon-
aid, deceased, praying folan order to sell the fol-
lowing real property to pay outstanding accounts
and expenses Of administration, viz One house
and lot situated on Buena ista Bar in said coun.
tY; also the undivided half of two lots situate
on said Buena Vista Bar in said county; being a
part of NO.l in block B,-E is therefore ordered
that all persons interested in the said estate ap-
pear before the Probate. Court at Chambers, on
Monday. September 5th, 1864, at o'clock p NJ,
at the Probate Judges office in Idaho city, said
county, to show cause why an order should not be
granted to the said Administrator to sell the above
be published at least four successive weeks in the
Boise NEWS, a weekly newspaper published in said
county. JOHN S. GRAY
4ugusa Cd, 1864. Probate Judge.
Boise news. (Bannock City, I.T. [Idaho City, Idaho]) 1863-1864, 1864-08-06

The ClRcUs.-Mr. Smith, Agent of Dan
RiCes great show, called on US day before
Yesterday. lie has selected the level ground
at the lower end of Main street, below J. R.
Msrshall's old place, for the arena, and will
give one of their inimitable performances on
Monday evening. We have hitherto noticed
on several occasions, Mr., Aymars intention
to bring circus into these mines, and our
readers received the news with wonder and
iacredulity, that any one should be so wild
rs to attempt such speculation. The fact
isaccomplished-the circus is here, and we
hope will receive the patronage due to talent
aud indomitable energy. See their adv.
Boise news. (Bannock City, I.T. [Idaho City, Idaho]) 1863-1864, 1864-08-06

The OwYHEE INDIAN W4R.-We have re.
ccived well written letter from Silver city
Owyhee county, giving the details and par
ticulars of the difficulties in that country be.
tween the Indians and Whites, but as it en-
braces substantially the same facts furnished
BY M. Sterling of Boonyille, and published
last week. We only give the conclusion Of the
correspondence containing the resolutiors
passed by the command of volunteers under
Col. Smith, after their return. We hope to
hear often from 0. H. p. The following is
the conclusion of his letter:
The command arrived at RUBY CITY about
noon Wednesday, July 27th, liz military or
der when it formed in a hollow square on
the Plaza, previous to diSbanding. The first
thing done was to render up every article OF
pressed property, which was strictly done.
The following resolutions were offered by
member of Company G, expressive of tue
de9p regret the command felt in the untfmeIy
death OF Messrs. James Carroll ana John Fo-
Gle both were of Co. g:
Whereas, Two worthy citizens and brave men
have lost their lives in helping to rid the comm.
nifty of a common pest:
Therefore, be it
Resolyed, That while we sincerely lament the
irreparable loss of James Carroll and John A 10.
gle We cheerfully add our sympathy with their
diatant friends and remtiyes. and will assure them
That ihsir names viii ever be held in high respect
by this Command.
Resolved, That as token of respect to their
memory and services, the members OF this Com.
ln0nd viii wear the usual badge Of mourning on
the left arm for lie space of ten7etays.
Resolved, That copy Of these resolutions be
ttotAe Boise News for publication, and a copy
80" he sent to tic relatives If the deceased.
Z. Ii. L.
Boise news. (Bannock City, I.T. [Idaho City, Idaho]) 1863-1864, 1864-08-06
San Francisco, July
Sheriff Sale.

Territory Of Idaho, NV. I. Fisk
County Of Boise. vs.. All. RU
DY virtue Of an Execution Issued out Of the Pre-
ID Court Of Boise county, and to me directed anc
liyered, upon judgment rendered in said court 70
sum Of one hundred and tWenty-SiK dollars and tw
five cents ($l2625 and costs of suit in favor Of
Fisk and against A. II. Ruse; have seized all the
and title which the said A. II. Ruse had on or after
9th day of January, 1854 Of in and to the Eollowin
scribed premises, which shall expose for sale as
law directs to the highest bidder for cash. at the PREF
in Idaho city. en- the 27th day of August 1864, at
in the afternoon Of said day, to satisfy said udgmen
costs and accruing costs, to wit:
That certain lot or parcel Of land situate on the
side Of Montgomery street in Idaho Boise county
bounded as follows:- the south by the lot on
stands the store Of McGnchey; on the north by o V;
or unoccupied lot, and on the west by Montgomery
together with the buildings which stand upon the
said lot being twenty-five feet less in width
ting on Montgomery street, and eighty feet more
deep. s. PINK4AM, Sheriff Boise county,
By 0. L. WHITING, Dept
Dated AugIWt3d, 1854. A
Boise news. (Bannock City, I.T. [Idaho City, Idaho]) 1863-1864, 1864-08-06

PILTERERs.-on Monday evening last, some
light fingered cove had the temerity to
approach the outer wall Of the sanctum of
this paper, and steal roll of blankets be-
longing to G. F. Julliard, Esq. Wonder if
the scOundsel knew there were half dozen
empty guns setting just inside the door, and
rs many. willing hands to pail the triggers,
had the theft been discovered during its COM
mission?
Boise news. (Bannock City, I.T. [Idaho City, Idaho]) 1863-1864, 1864-08-06

LAGER BEER.-It you want lager that you
can bet on, go to the Miners Brewery and
Bakery, kept by Messrs. Knauer & Co., on
hsin street. After sampling keg presented
ia OP the eve of going to press last week, it
was the unanimous conclusion of the entire
force connected with the News establishment
that Knauer BOisseler kept the best lager
j town, the most of it, and knew best what
disposition to make Of it.
Boise news. (Bannock City, I.T. [Idaho City, Idaho]) 1863-1864, 1864-08-06

THEArmcAL.-The theaters Of this city are
running rather lightly this week, Charley
Getzlers lease Of the Forrest has expired, aud
the Robinson Family, including Mrs. Getzler
assisted by Miss Young Mortimer and others,
arc making tour Of the basin. Lanes ben
eft on Thursday night was poorly attended,
at the Jenny Lind, and was, perhaps, losing
operation. Potter and Waldron have made
arrangements with Mrs. Hayne, who will be
here, and open the Jenny Lind in the course
Of week or two with still higher order Of
performances than have hitherto been attemp-
ted in Idaho. Mckinley is below, and is ex-
pected up soon with band of sable harlno
liists TO open the Forrest
Boise news. (Bannock City, I.T. [Idaho City, Idaho]) 1863-1864, 1864-08-06
Territory Of Idaho. County Of Boise s.

IeFritOry OF IdahO, county Of BOISE IS.
In the Probate Court of said county, July Term,
1864. Anthony Moore and Albert Moore, doing
business as A. Moore & Co., vs.. Ii. Chandler.
NJOTICEiS hereby given to all persons holding
IN or claiming liens under the provisions of
an act of the Legislative Assembly of Idaho, en-
titled g an Act for securing Liens to Mechanics
and others" on the building now occupied as
residence by defendant, H. Chandler, in Buena
Vista, in said county of Boise, neal the residence
Of Mr. Knowles, that they must be and appear in
said Probate Court, on Monday the 22d day Of
August, 1864. and exhibit then and there the proof
of their said liens. All liens not so exhibited and
proved, Will be deemed waived in favor Of those
SO exhibited, WAITE& MILLER,
b 46td Attys. for Plaintiffs.
Id+ho City, Aug. >, 1864.
Boise news. (Bannock City, I.T. [Idaho City, Idaho]) 1863-1864, 1864-08-06

LADIES FAIR IN IDAuo.-The ladies OF
Idaho city met in the 1" Baptist Church, " for
merly Kingsley's, on Commercial street, on
Friday evening, Mrs. Kelly in the chair,
to take into consideration the best means of
raising fund to relieve the church of debt.
1t was resolved that Ladies Fair be held in
the church, commencing on Tuesday of next
week, and continue three or four days. They
have adopted the name of g Ladies Mite So
ciety.P Ia the meantime, it is their purpose
TO issue newspaper to be called the Ladies'
Mite" composed entirely OF original articles
written by the ladies Of Idaho city.
Performance at the Jenny Lind tbeater
Saturday aud Sunday night. Great plays, &C.
Boise news. (Bannock City, I.T. [Idaho City, Idaho]) 1863-1864, 1864-08-06
1915 REV ARD!

yVlwentyve dollars reward will be paid to any person
finding and delivering certain Pocket Book lost be-
tween my cabin and Placcrvic one-alf mile below the
leaving the at Creighton Buttos in Center
VILE containing the following notes viz One note
drawn by Belsoe Shaffer for $40; one drawn by
II. Martin for Sl00 and one draw. y p. W, Cope1s for
500; alsO receipt from Father Mcslio for $500 !;
and Other papers valuable to the owner only nhe pub
lc warned against purchasing the above notes.
CGnteryii!c. Aug. /, 1861, n46:3w*
Boise news. (Bannock City, I.T. [Idaho City, Idaho]) 1863-1864, 1864-08-06
BAR MEETING.

AS Judge Smith-who has been holding
the July term of the District Court in the
absence of Judge Parks-was about to depart
on Saturday afternoon fer his Home at Lew
iston, he was induced to remain over until
next morning by the receipt of the following
letter:
To THE Hon. A. G. sA1rH-Jddge of the Dis
trict Court of Idaho Territory, for the First Judi
cial District Presiding Judge at the July term,
1864, of the Second Judicial District, in and for
the County of Boise
Whereas, You have taken the time and trouble
and have been at tine expense of attending this
term Of court a long distance from your own dis
tfIct, and IN mining community where important
interests are at stake and
whereas, Said term of Court is now over, we.
the undersigned. whose names are appended as
members Of the Bar in said district, would re-
specially ask your consent to attend supper to
be given in Idaho city, on this evening, previous
to your departure from among u.s. as a token Of
respect and appreciation of your labors as Judge
and of your qualities as a man.
Boise news. (Bannock City, I.T. [Idaho City, Idaho]) 1863-1864, 1864-08-06
Esa- The Great Consolidated no

VEL II AAS NFESSlC OO1SOllOElC0d no,
River Gold and Silver Mining Company. Placer Dist
Idaho TerritOry'-NOtce is hereby given that at a n
ing Of the Trustees Of said Company held on the
day Of July, 1864, an assessment (No p Of One
lar and Twenty-Five cents Isl 25 per share was levied
the assessable capital stock Of said Company payable
mediatey in United States gold coin to the SecEetar
the office of the Company, Athenaum Building 33s Nj
gomery street, Rooms Nos. II and b. in the City of
Francisco, California Any stock upon which said as
ment shall remain unpaid the twenty-third day of
gust, 1854, will be advertised that day as delnaI
and unless payment shall be made b. fre will be sol
tue 10th day Of Septe 1864 at the saB room Of JeI
Rice 4 Co. No. 81 Montgomery street. between the h
Of u n and P. NJ. to pay the delinquent assessment
gether with costs of advertising and the expenses OF
discount Of five (5) per cent. will be made on all a
ments paid before the TwentySixth day Of july
JOS. n. SOUTHER, Secretary
Office No, 339 Montgomery sire
San Francisco, July 10Th, 1854 AZ
Boise news. (Bannock City, I.T. [Idaho City, Idaho]) 1863-1864, 1864-08-06

The election of officers of Idaho Lodge No.
50, F. & NJ, under charter granted by the
Grand Lodge of Oregon, will take place this
evening at their Lodge Room, corner Main
and Montgomery streets. full attendance
ia requested.