The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1865-03-09

population of democrats. Hon. Charles
Mason, late chairman of the national resi-
dent democratic committee, made few
remarks on the occasion, which were
briefly responded to by Mr.. Pendleton.
The senate had its second meeting to-
day. 1t was entirely an open session,
owing to the fact that no committees had
been appointed. The nomination of Hugh
McCulloch for secretary of the treasury
was sent in, but laid aside for reference to
the new finance committee. He will of
cource be confirmed, probably without
objection. A bach of minor appointments
was also sent to the senate Among them
was the name Jackson Grimshaw, as col
lectOr of internal revenue for the Quincy
district of Illinois
Certain scenes which occurred during
the inaugural ceremonies on saturday
caused prompt action in the senate to-day
on the liquor question, and resolution
was adopted abolishing the famous sena-
torial drinking saloon, known as the
Hole in the Wall, which has been in full
operation for ten or fifteen years.
A senatorial caucus was held to day, at
which the new committee were arranged
Senator Fessenden resumes his old position
as chairman of the finance committee.
Wade remained at the head Of the terrific
rial committee, and Trumbull as chairman
Of the judiciary committee.
The Star this evening has the following
paragraph: There is information from
Richmond to the effect that Lees project
for the future military operations of the
confederacy was to make defensive
quadrangle, with Richmond as one of its
angles The four points of the quapragle
were to be manned.cach with Go, 900 troops,
who could, it was thought, be relied upon
for defensive duty, leaving Lee at liberty
with his whole army, as q movble one, to
march in any direction threatened. The
failure of the rebel congress to promptly
pass the measures arming the negroes,
and the rapid advance of Sherman and
Sheridan meantime, have now made Lee s
plan impractibcale.
One hundred and twenty rebel deserters
reached here yesterday from City Point,
and to-day 90 were brought upon, the mail
boat. Agents are now here engaging these
men to 90 west and north to work on
farms, paying them good wages.
The diplomatic corps to day waited up
on the president according to the custom,
to pay their respects to him as the newly
sworn-in chief Magistrate. The interview
was very pleasant.
The Inauguration ball took place to-
night in the very large hall off the north
wing of the patent Office. BY 10 o'clock
the crowd was so immencc that standing
room was almost impossible, to say moth
ing of an utter absence of dancing. Peo-
pie of every position in life seemed to be
present, sand costumes were as varied as
those who wore them. The president and
lady were received about Ii p. NJ, with
proper ceremony OH behalf of the commit
! tee of arrangements, the bands striking w
in medley the national airs as the distin
guished guest. entered. The ball was a grea
success. The hall was finely decorated
and brilliantly lighted.
In order that the minds of the friend,
of the numerous candidates for different
cabinet Offices may be relieved, this eve
ning's Republican takes the liberty tt
make the unauthorized announcement
that thcr viii be no further changes in tn,
cabinet at present. Harlan may succeed
Usher as secretary of the interior; but W,
have reason to believe that this will no
take place for several months"
Ex-Nice President IIamlin and Speake
CO.fax leave for their respective home
to morrow.
Henry j. Raymond and Ex-Governo
Wright, of Indiana, are here. Rumor ha
again coupled their names with the Frencl
mission.
sRichmond papers of Saturday, March 1
have been received, but contain nothing
congressionally, editorally, or in the news
line Of any Importance. No mention /
made Of Sheridan's advance in the valley
1t is evident from the continued secre
sessions of the rebel senate, that tn
/. negro soldiers bill is being again discuss
ed.
FORTRESS MONROE, March 4.
The steamer Cumberland arrived her
this morning, from Wilmington, n. c.
the 22d, with about 400 of our release,
prisoners, who were taken by our forces a
the capture Of Wilmington.
1t appears, by advices brought by tn
Cumberland, that there is no truth in tn
reported arrival of portion of Gen. Sher
mans forces at Wilmington, or even tina
a junction has been effected with Gen
Sohofields army. Gen. Scho6eld with
part of his army had advanced about tel
miles out from Wilmington, and met wit
, frequent resistance from providing band
of guerrillas, and small detachmcnts 0
the enemy, who appeared to be ever OF
the alert to bick up siragglers belonging
to his command. The rebels were ais
actively endeavoring to cut off the sup
plies which were left at Wilmington un
der strong guard for the use of hi
troops.
Nothing Of the movements Of Gen
Sherman was known in Washington
though it was anticipated that Gen. TER.
would soon resume active movements II
aid of the campaign in North Carolina.
CAIRO, March I.
Gucrrilas are again quite active acros