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The Plymouth weekly Democrat., 1865-03-23

The New York Independent calls upon
Vice President johnson to apologize or
resign because of his indecent exhibition
in the senate on Inauguration day. The
sense OF proprlety prompting the demand
is of course commendable, but we are at
loss to understand why it should be so
active " exercised in the case OF Mr.. John
son, and so dormant in eases of vice and
criminality in officials occupying stations
only less high pominally than Mr.. John
son, and charged with duties more grave
and important than those devolring upon
the vice president. What was Mr.. John
sons offence? He was drunk when called
upon to take the oaih Of office. The oc-
cason was one Of peculiar interest and
solemnty, and his drunkenness was plain
ly apparent IN his actions and speech
To loyal" men, however, tic manner
rather than the matter Ui his speech was
objectional, and his offence was one against
propriety, except in 50 far as the immor-
alty of getting drunk under any circum-
stances Is involved. The pious Independ-
ent will not call upon all loyal officials
who get drunk to publicly apologize
therefor or resign. 1t is shocked because
Mr.. johnson should have chosen such an
occasion for getting drunk. Herein is his
great offence. Had he kept sober. and
INDUCED otherwise in what Senator Hale
terms ''thc profiigaey and corruption of
this administration" the pious Independ-
ent would not have been shocked Had
he kept sober, and intcrlarded his speech
with cant, protesting that he was zen
gagged in the interests Of God and human
ity;" although it might have been incon-
tes:ably pr1ren that he was stealing from
the treasury, the pious Independent would
rot have been shocked it T'll defend a
canting thief with ability and y;;sor, hut
is shocked by an impropriety.- Chicago
Tines.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat., 1865-03-23
NEW YORK March 2l
FROM WASHINGTON.
WASHINGTON March u

WASHINGTON March p.
Passengers who arrived to-day from
City Point say that news from Sherman
reached there on Sunday, through two
scouts who left last week. He had occu-
pied Goldsboro without opposition, having
connected with Schofeld.
The Commercials Washington cores
pendence says: There are unmstakable
indications that the rebels are either mass
sng their forces for desperate battle, or
that they are preparing to evacuate Pc
tersburg and perhaps Richmond"
The Plymouth weekly Democrat., 1865-03-23

\ letter from Nashville to The Ogdens-
burg Advance gives us an insight into the
of an abolition editor, turned
cotton speculator:
\ few days ago, Mr. Thomas, for many
years editor of The New Haven Journal
& Courier, and with whom | have been
many times oysterfshing at Fair Haven,
called to see me. He is here in the cot
ton trade I he would be if he could.
He has leased a confscated plantation up
the river thirty miles and is going to
farming it. Think for moment of one
Of these ''pizen" abolition editors run
ming plantation in Tennessee But he's
from Connecticut. There are about 600
healthy and hardy wenches now in the
city, VINO receive rations from the govern
ment, and sleeping in quarters provided
f,r them by the United States authorities
Persons who work confscated plantations
hire these servants OF the government,
raying them about seven dollars month,
boarding them and guaranteeing medical
attendance in case Of sickness. Thomas
hired thirty oft these people a few days ago,
who were enjoying a state OF freedom;
and took them up to his farm Last
evening I met HIM and asked him about
his niggers. lis answer was, 'Oh, d-n
'em, they all ran away the second night.
They won't work. They have got an idea
that freedom means eating government ra-
tions and lying on the sunny side of a
barn all day. [ wouldn't give con-
demned government horse for 4 state full
of them. The children may in time be
come valuable to the country, but the
present growth is too lazy to work and toe
.4ean to die
The Plymouth weekly Democrat., 1865-03-23

defeat Sherman and Schofeld combined.
If successful they calculate to return and
crush Grant
Our released prisoners are sent north
as fast rs possible Their condition is
horrible; 80 or 40 die daily.
Gen. Terry is to take the field inmc-
diately'
NEw YORK. March 81.
The Commercials Hatcher's Run cor
respondent, 18th, says: "Our troops here
have been under arms for thirty six hours,
expecting an attack from the enemy
Movements for several days within the
enemy's lines gave rise to this expectation.
Our troops are eager 10 have the attack
made. An early evacuation Of Petersburg
Is looked for. IL is reported that Sher-
man and Schofeld are moving up the
Weldon road. Our troops were never in
more magnificent spirits.
NEW YORK, March 21.
The panic in Wall street still continues.
There are some indications that it has
reached its climax. At the morning
board all the stocks on the list were
thrown largely on the market, apparently
from urgency to realize. The decline was
very heavy throughout Governments
were thrown out on the market without
respect to price, and suffered equally with
other securities. Five -twenties, old issue,
at one time sold at 10Oa, and closed at
decline OF 0ic on the new issue, and i !
on the old. Ten-forties declined 3sc.
The gold room has been the sceHe of the
widest excitement, snd the fluctuations
were wide and frequent The market
opened very heavy, and there was fur
ther large fall, based upon report that
the federal fleet was bombarding Mobile.
Towards noon there was steady upward
turn in prices, and ,he market rose 5 per
cent. from the lowest price of the bay
The defeat Of Sherman before Goldsboro
was the cause of the rise.
The money market is we'll supplied with
capital, but bankers are very cautious and
scrutinlze cOllaterals very closely. The
rate for call loans is per cent.
Gold steady after call at 1861 The
whole stock market is very unsettled.
New YORK, March 2l.
The Herald's City Point correspond
ence of the 10th says Sheridan reached
White House on the 10Th. lie lost only
fifty men aud two officers. Nearly 200
negroes came in with him, and he had to
turn back large number, as he was Who'll
ly unable to feed or protect them. Latter
ly- bowavor ba oorId do batfar Tho no
grocs managed to procure their own Sab
The Plymouth weekly Democrat., 1865-03-23

4 SAD The Peru Sentinel
s'ys. melancholy accident, perhaps fatal
in lis consequences. occurred last Thurs
day morning AT the residence of William
5. Gibney. in this county. y little g.-.
about two and half years old was shot in
the head, by the accidental discharge Of a
pistol in the hands of a girl in the employ
Of Nh Gibney. The pistol was lying on the
bureau; the girl picked it up, turned around
and spoke to the little girl. when the
pistol discharged, with the fatal effect
mentioned. The ball entered her skull,
and the physicians cannot snd it. She is
lying in very critical condition, and her
recovery is doubtful She is perfectly ra-
tional, however, and does not appear to
suffer greatly. Her physician thinks she
may recover.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat., 1865-03-23
About 500 confederate prisoners passed

About 500 confederate prisoners passed
through this place last Tuesday en- route
to City Point, Va, to be exchanged
They were fine looking body OF men, and
represented nearly every state Of the south.
They seemed highly pleased with the idea
of being exchanged, expressing strong
faith for the cause in which they are fight
ing.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat., 1865-03-23
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FROM NEW YORK.

NEW DIRK, March 10.
Sheridan is lost sight of again. Last
Wednesday he was at the crossing of the
South Anna river by thc Richmond and
Fredericksburg railroad, and expected to
turn up at White House for supplies; but
the Heralds City Point CORRESPONDENT
says dispatch from that point Friday
states that he lad not made his appear
ance. Scouts were sent out. and the peo-
pie in that vicinity said he had an engage
ment with Pickctt's rebel division, in
which the latter was worstcd. This was
confirmed by deserters and exchanged
prisoners, who say that Pickett's division
hurried out of Richmond on Sunday to
meet Sheridan. Though not reachiug
White House at the time expected no
fears are felt for his safety.
New YORK, March 20.
Files of late Richmond papers show
that an effort to raise negro regiments for
the rebel armies has commenced in ear
nest The official order has been issued,
and rendezvous for the reception of re-
cruits, slave and free, has been established
All who are received will be mustered i'm
for the war
Gen. Lee, in letter written on the
10th inst, urges on the work of raising
and organizing negro troops, and says he
is anxious to witness their first experiment
in fighting for the rebe, cause.
The Tribune says it has private infor-
nation that Gen. Lee has notified jeff
Davis that it is impossible, with the means
at his command, to make head against the
union forces now concentrating for his
overthrow
NEW YORK. March p.
The Herald's Wilmington correspond
ent of the 18th says: Cali refugees, de-
serters and prisoners brought in by Sher-
man are being brought into this place
two steamboat loais arriving on that day.
"On the 14th Sherman left Fayetteville
marching toward Goidsboro. Before
leaving, the extensive arsenal was destroy
ed 1t was the largest in the south
Every cotton mill and several residences
were also destroyed, and six smal steam
ers were also burned The negroes who
have followed Sherman will be sent to
South Carolina, consigned to the care of
Gen. 5axton.
aThe rebels will make stand If at all,
at or near Goldsboro. johnson having
united with Bragg and Hardee-reinforc-
mcuts having come from Richmond-give
a cnmbixat;on with which tbev homo N
The Plymouth weekly Democrat., 1865-03-23

a fashionable marriage" is the topic
of conversation in Woodbury., Conn. Tie
parties were "Mr" Julins Galpin and
" Miss Catherine Conner, of the respect
i've ages of fourteen and fifteen.
An Exchange say tho children should
10 severely spanked, and put IN bod
The Plymouth weekly Democrat., 1865-03-23

TNO TIE NERVOUS, DEBILlTATEp
AND DESPONDENT OF BOTH
SEAES. great sufferer HAVING been restored
to health in few days. after many years of mis-
sry' is wiling to assist his suffering fellow -crea
pures by sending (free,) on the receipt of post.
taid addressed envelope, copy of the formula Of
cure employed. Direct to
JOHN NJ. DAGNALI,.
fost Office Box Is3.
BROOKLYN. " Y
chsn. IA, ron en- inv
The Plymouth weekly Democrat., 1865-03-23

Principal Office and Laboratory at the y. f. cor
ncr of SIXTH and COMMERC CE Streets, Phila
delphia, where all letters for advice or business
should be directed
He will he found there every SATURDAY,
professionally to examine lungs with the 2cspir-
ometer, for which lis fee is three dollars; all ad-
vice free.
In New York at Ne 80 BOND Street. every
TUESDAY !, from :; ). RI to 9. p. II.
~ .he :iAR RBEOR0' HOTEL. Boston. Jan
nary Is and l9i February 5 and l6, March Is
and Is, Ap:ill9 ana 20, Nay Il and =, June IA
and D. July 70 anti 60
The time for my being in BALTIMORE end
pITTSBURG viii be seen in thc daily papers of
these ci5.cE.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat., 1865-03-23
The Empire Sewing Machine 4,
Exempt from all these
ObiPllEORs

IL has straight needle, perpendicular action :.
makes the LOCK STITCH. which will neither
Pip nor ravel and is alike both Sides performs
perfect sewing on every description OF material,
from Lcather 10 the finest Nansook Muslin.
with cotton, linen or silk thread, from the COATS
est 10 the finest number.
Having neither Cam nor Cog wheel, aud the
least possible friction, it smooth As galss
and il
The Plymouth weekly Democrat., 1865-03-23
GREAT IMPROVEMENTS

This Machine il construC Ted on an entirely
new principle of mechanism, possessing msny
rare and valuable Improvements, having been sx-
amined by the most profound experts, and pre-
nounced to be SIMPLICITY and PERFEC-
TION COMBINED.
The following are the principal objections urged
against Sewing Machines:
!. Excessive labor to the operator
=. Liability to get out Of order.
:. Expense, trouble. loss of time in repairing.
{. lncapacity to sew every description OF ma
;arial.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat., 1865-03-23
\, Large, Tor lie er-.......-.-. lot
EABINE rs IN EVERY VARIETY
'StavC ROlts.
HE'DlNG &HOOPPLES.

We will pay the following prices from this date
until January lst, 1865, for Stave Bolts Heading
and Hoop Poles on delivery at ourStave Factory
at Plymouth.
White Oak Stave Bolts, $3.50 pr. csrd
Red % Heading 800 4"
White Oak Rived Heading ~
1900 per thousand
4" Green 100
Hickory Hoop Poles $500
ALSO AT
Inyood, Bourbon and Etna Green. we will nay
81, 30 per cord for Red and While Oak Stave bolts.
and So .25 per cord for Red Oak. Ash, Elm and
Maple Heading belts and SOP 90 perthcusand for
Hickory Hoop Poles. delivered on the side tracks,
convenient for loading cars the above TO Ia
OF good quality and p be piled ani in.p, cteihv ns
" lnn1tfl HI fRTRIfT BROS 4 CO
The Plymouth weekly Democrat., 1865-03-23
ALPHABETICALLY A k0ISELESS
MASHINE,

|. requires FIFTY per cent less power to drive
it than any other machine in market. A girl Of
twelve years of age work Il steadilr without
fatigue or injury TO health.
Its strength and WONDERFUL SIMPLICI-
T1 of construction render it almost Impossible
to get out of order, and is GUARANTEED by
the company to give entire sati faction.
We respectfully invite all those who may desire
to supply themselves with superior article, 10
call and examine tins UNRIVALED MACHINE
But in more especial manner 80 solicit the
patronage OF
Merchant Tailo,s, Dress Makers
Coach Makers, Corset Makers
Hoop Skirt Manuiac Cater Makors.
turers, Shoe Binders,
Shirt and Bosom Makers, Vest aud
Pantaloon Makers
IL Religious and charitable Institutions will te
literally dealt with.
PRICE OF MACHINES. COMPLETE:
No. |, Family Machine. with Iiemmcr
complete ......,................ 500
=, Small Manufacturing with EXten-
sion Table. Observation-Disclosures. Is
3, Large s.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat., 1865-03-23

Invite my old customers to calland exomipe
my stock and prices, and f they suit they willbe
sure and buy. have no blowing to do to Undue
you to purchase of me. Honorable, straightfor.
ward dealing and alving proftand no humbug
is nay motto.
Those knowing gthcmselvesin arrcar.ars notl
ned thatthei dues are very much needed, and
hopethey viii redeem theirpromi,es to pay up.
J.BROWNLEE.
v9u94tf
The Plymouth weekly Democrat., 1865-03-23
I, S. 7--3O LOAN,

By authority of the Secretary Of the Treasury
the undersigned has assumed the General Sub
serpsion Agency for the sale of United States
Treasury Notes, bearing seven and three tenths
Journal and confederate. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1865-1865, 1865-05-05

sEvAcUATIoN OF MoBlLE.-We arc Informed that
two officers have reached Atlanta who left Mobile re-
Gently tho city being in course Of evacuation at the
time oftheir departure. The fall Mobile was has
tened by the capture of Spanish Fort the leading point
obedience for the city, which was surrendered, to-
gother With its garrison of 1900 men,
Journal and confederate. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1865-1865, 1865-05-05

gems LEE AND GRANT.-The Columbia Phoenix
says: The Constitution ofthe United States provides,
that in ofthe death Of the President and Vice
President the Senate shall proceed at once to elect
their successors Its said that the election of Gen.
LEE to the one and Gen. GRANT to the other is free.
ly canvassed in the Federal army
Journal and confederate. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1865-1865, 1865-05-05

Tho Chester 'Caro'iniaq' says: There smoothing to
indicate that hostilitieshavc not permanently ceased
tntscs there ore for believing that settle
ment has been agreed npon, and that ANDY JOHNSON
has yielded to the pressure upon him at the North aud
as far as lies in lis power, ratified the propositions o.
GRANT and SHERMAN. The question is now loft to
the several States for determination. They may act;
or what is better, may decline action by simply &C.
ceptng in silence the umating chalice presented 10
their lips tits no time for words. Whatever is to
be our fate, let us slide q4elly into it, and allow Hea-
ven to be our guide.
Journal and confederate. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1865-1865, 1865-05-05
II. n. HERSEsMAN ID. ID. EI3CGTT.
r.; ya.@.,s,.5., EDITORS,
Terms of Subscription.
Rates for Advertising:

For, one square--ten lines or less-FIVE
DOLLARS for tile first insertion, and FOUR DOL
LARS for each subsequent
!, OBITUARY NoTlcEs, exceeding one square, charged
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Transient Advertisements and Job Work MUST
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. No deduction made, except to regular advertis
ing patrons.
Journal and confederate. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1865-1865, 1865-05-05

It Is said that Secretary TRENHOLM owned an inter-
est in thirty seven blockade runners and Il conncc-
on with Others had amassed twenty millions in gold,
allofwfich is safely deposited in Europe: We lake
for granted that the Secretary would like this asser-
ton to be made susceptible of proof
Journal and confederate. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1865-1865, 1865-05-05

other matters the people would be treated with liber-
ality that passports might possibly be granted to
the Governor members ofthe Legislature, or any 9TH
er public mer, to to Richmond aud decide the
ise of Virginia."
Journal and confederate. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1865-1865, 1865-05-05

The Richmond Whig says: "The Provost Mar
shal'sofhce is crowded With people anxious to ake
the oath of allegiance, and the only question among
citizens seems to be who shall be first to secure their
citizenship" e.. a.
Journal and confederate. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1865-1865, 1865-05-05

The United States shiptof-war Niagara, presuming
at Portugal as another ship of had aons i'll the
case fBrazi was fred upon by the forts at Lisbon.
This has put the eacmy in rage ,and the honor Of
the flag is another cause ofexcitemcnt.
Journal and confederate. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1865-1865, 1865-05-05

Northern papers state that the greatest submission
lists Richmond arc the very men who made i'm
mcnso fortunes during tho war, out Of bomb proofs
Of the Confederate Government, with especial privi-
leges attached. -,
Journal and confederate. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1865-1865, 1865-05-05

The Chester "Caroliniau" says: We learn that i'm
mense mas meetings have been held at the North,
urging peace and conciliaton.- Without both, there
is not foot oflahd occupied by the enemy that will
not become perfect hell
Journal and confederate. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1865-1865, 1865-05-05
An Exchange says:

We learn that Col. ROBERT ouLD, Confederate Com
missioner of Exchange Lieut.. Col. VIM. h. HATcH,
his assistant, President BULLOCK, of the Southern
Express COMPANY, and Fl. A. HAMILTON, the agent,
were captured within General GRANTS lines, driving
in wagon, they having driven into the lines by mis-
take Upon discovering their error they surrendered
The prisoners were brought to Richmond under guard
and were liberated on their pa role on Thursday after
noon we understand.
Journal and confederate. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1865-1865, 1865-05-05

Gov. VANCE of North Carolina is said to have ro-
fused 10 serve pRder the Federal government and the
Yankee Gen. SoHoFsLD has been appointed military
governor Of that State
Journal and confederate. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1865-1865, 1865-05-05

When LINCOLN was in Richmond, Judge CAMPBELL,
of Alabama, formerly Assistant Secretary of War and
Peace Commissioner, waited upon him at tho head of
could offer to Virginia. The President wrote on
slip of paper, without address signature, That the
Emancipation Proclamation must stand; that in all
Journal and confederate. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1865-1865, 1865-05-05

The United States navy is ut onco to be reduced
portion ofthc regular navy vessels are to be laid up
ahe merchantmen used in the service are to be sol6
Journal and confederate. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1865-1865, 1865-05-05

LlScoLS's assassin, BooTu, is.a of JUNIUs BRu.
Tus BooTH, the celebrated English tragedean, and is
himself IN actor Of some celebrity
Journal and confederate. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1865-1865, 1865-05-05
The Situation.

THE AEMIsTlcE-TERMs OF AGREEMENT. ETC.
A Government officer has furnished us the
following particulars of the arinistice and the
proposals tor tire settlement of the difficulties
between the North and South, as agreed upon
between Gen. Shermap and the officials of the
Confederate States:
|. A reconstruction Of the Union and imme-
tiatc representations in United States Con
gress. =.
.. United States authorities to garrison all
forts and arselals
g. Troops of the various Southern States to
be marched to their seperate States, disbanded,
and their arms turued over to State author-
ties.
4. \ general amnesty to ALL 3:
1t is stated that President Davis ratified the q
agreement, but Andy johnson replied "that
he would take occasion to remind Gen. Shers
man that he vas simpl = Major General in the
United States army and hereafter must coutinc
himself to the management Of military affairs
in h.s department, and let the administration of
the Government atone" lie is also reported
to have endorsed Oh the agreement, "Submis.
sion: emauci patton, cohiscation, or cStcrmina-
ton"
The Gonsvieratcs were informed that the
truce would expire at u o'clock. on We.!prs-
day, tue 25th April iic truce was Afterwards
renewed Tor ten days.
SHERMAN, GRANT AEn TIE SOUTHERN seLDlRS:
1t is stated shat Gems Sherman and Grart
said that the Southern soldiers lia,l made y
II, Il, h;,p,>rutl,
terms aud that if they were not granted such
terms, the war Mould be interninabe. Fur
thermorc, that a pro:racted war would involve
the United States il difGcnltirs with f'reign
Governments, which igAt complicate her
seriously; that it would be much better TO have
the. Southern soldiers 10 fight for Iier than
against her; and that If honorable terms We're
rot granted to the South, Sherman and Grant
would disband their armies aud send their men
home.
DEATH OF ANDY JOHNSON. "
We learn from soldiers who have just ar
rived,from Greensboro, that it was currently
reported and believed there that Andy John
son had also been assassnated. The asserted
cause being his refusal to grant iust terms to
the CoDfoderates, and the declaration Of Booth
that he had boen instigated by Johnson to
murder Lincoln. 1t is generally conceded by
the Federal troops that President Lincoln vas
in favor Of the arrangement entered into BE-
tween Gems. Johnston and Sherman.
GEN. JoHNsEeN's ARMY pIsBANDED.
We have received information from Source
which dissipates all doubt, that the troops in
Gen. Johnston's department-whch embraces
the entire section Of country East of the Chat.
tahoochec River-are to return to their State
capitals, turn over their arms to the authorities
and be disbanded, after biuding themselves not
to engage in hostities against the United
States until relieved from the obIigation.-
During which time they are to comply with :
the laws of their respective States. The Uni
ted States authorities guaranteeing them
against molestation. The troops are to retain
their personal effects, etc.
W. bono to he ohio to pivn fnrfher nor{ic,
Journal and confederate. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1865-1865, 1865-05-05

ExEMPTs.-The whole number Oh persons
between the ages Of eighteen and forty-fve-
exempted in the Confederate States from phys
ical disability, officers of the State and Con-
federate government and other causes, is 65,
$50. Of these 26,595 are exempted on account
of ply sical'disability, 1887 as State officers,
and 437 as mail contractors. The total num-
Der of editors exempt is l2a, and of employees
including printers, 6S2.