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The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1865-05-18
left. Davis.

Under our news head will be found
substantially the details of the capture OF
Jeff, Davis and the princi pal circumstances
connected there with Ne learn that he
is on his way to Washington under a strong
guard and have no doubt will at once be
put On trial az one of the conspiratOrs who
plotted the death of Mr.. Lincoln. We
presume it makes but little difference to
Davis whether he be convicted or acquit-
ed by that tribunal of the charges against
him. because if acquitted, he will surely
be put on trial for treason and rs surely
be convicted and suffer death, the legal
penalty for treason. Had Davis frankly
Welded at the time Of the fall of Rich
mono. or even as late as the surrender Of
Lee. he would have stood much more ia,
vorably in the eyes Of the American peo-
pie than he now does. The fact that he
persisted in endeayoring to prolong con-
test that to the whole world was then
known must prove useless and unavailing,
has marked him as more logged selfish
chieftain, than ever before, willing to sacrl-
fee the lives Of his fellow men for the sole
purpose as we think of lettering his Own
condition. He has cast the die and lost;
henceforth for him remains an ignomin-
ious death, and memory execrated by
posterity. He was an able man and
might have used his talent to much better
purpose than he did. He had been hon.
ored by his country, but having sought tC
throw off its government and failed, pollti
cal justice requires that he pay the penal
~ attached to treason.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1865-05-18
The Goshen Democrat SAYS:

Petroleum has been discovered exuding
from the earth in large quantities in the
county of Lagrange. 1t proves to be gen
uine oil when submitted to the test of
burning, and experienced men from the
oil region, so pronounce it. 1t is being
ascertained beyond doubt that the oil re-
gion is not confined to few counties in
Pennsylvania, but it exists in many por
tions Of the country. Any person wishing
to investigate the truth of this discovery
will receive directions for finding the To-
cality by calling at this Office.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1865-05-18

At the recent city election in Indianap-
oils. 9, 400 votes were cast. The New
Albany Ledger, noticing the falling off in
the vote of that city since last fall, says:
"Over 600 votes, we believe, were
east at the Indianapolis polls at the Presi-
Dental election. If the great dimlnution
in the vote this spring is to be taken as an
indication, the population of that city is
diminishing more rapidly than of any othN
er city in the North"
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1865-05-18

Tomorrow. the 10Th inst, is the day
set tor the execution Of Messrs. Mllligan,
Horsey, and Bowlcs, at Indianapolis Gen.
Hovey extended the time to the utmost
limit given him, and has thereby drawn
down upon himself the displeasure of Gen
Hooker. the commandant Of this depart
ment 1t would seem that Hooker and
few leading republican politicians III tie
state are clamorous for tie blood Of these
men, but whether they will not even yet
be baked Of their prey, is amongst the
uncertainties Of the immediate future. A
lengthy petition, signed by large number
of the most respectable and influential re-
publieans at Cincinnati, was the other day
forwarded to president Johnson, requesting
him to commute the sentence of death by
the substitution Of Imprisonment or such
other punishment as he should dcem prof.
er. Among the petitioners were The ed
itors of the Gazette and Commercial, two
of the most influential republican journals
in the west This is quite striking con
trast with the course pursued by the vim
dictive political small fry of this state. who
seem glad of an opportunity to put the
prisoners forever beyond the possibility OF
being in their way in any future political
contest. The Gazette has quite lengthy
editorial IN opposition to the execution of
these unfortunate men, which does credit
to the political sagacity of .hat sheet.
We do moi at this time TUESDAY morn
ing) know what will be the result of the
efforts in behalf Of the condemned, but for
the sake Of their families, tor the sake Of
Justice and law. for the sake Of our coun-
try's honest fame in the eyes of the world,
We hope the order for their execution may
be revoked, and the page of our country 5
history be saved fron so monstrous dis
grace as must by their execution forever
attach to it in the eyes Of an enlightened
and christian world.
Let us not be misunderstood, as in any
way excusing or seeking to paliate
whatever real offences these rien
or any of them may have committed II
they have beer guilty of violations of the
law, let them be fairly and honestly tried
according to law, when, if proven guilty
and convicted, we shall advocate their
punishment, but until then we can do nc
less than protest in the most solemn man
men, in the name of the constitution and
laws of the land, against their punishment,
simply because a tribunal unknown to the
law, without any jurisdiction, as we firmly
believe, over them. have seen TIT to have
them seized, brought before them, tried,
convicted, and has pronounced the death
penalty upon them
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1865-05-18

'Lieut Col. 4th Michigan Cavalry"

Macon, Ga, May 1880 \. NJ.
Hon f. NJ. STANTON:
Lieut.. Col. Harden, commanding the
lst Wisconsin, has just arrived from Ir-
winsville. He struck the trail of Davis
at Dublin, Laurens county, on the eve
ming of the 7th, and followed him closely,
night and day, through the pine wilder
ness of Alligator creek and Green's swamp,
vio Cumberlandsyile 10 Irwinsville At
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1865-05-18

Principal Office and Laboratory 1T the y. E. cor
her of SIXTH and COMMERCE. Streets, Phila
delphia, where all letters for advice or business
should be directed.
He will be found there every SATURDAY,
professionally to examine lungs with the Respir-
ometer for which his fee is three dollars; all adj
vice free.
In New York at No 50 BOND Street. every
TIL ESDAY from 8 A. NJ, to 3. P. H.
At the ilARLEORO' Hotel, Boston, Jan
uary 3 and 10. February Is and l6, March 3
and l6, Ap:ill9 and 20, May Ii and IS, June II
and 3. July 10 and 30.
The time for my being in BALTIMORE and
PlTTSBURG will be seen in Tie daily papers 81
those cities.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1865-05-18

Those knowing themselvesin arrearsare mott
ned thattheir dues are very much needed, and
hoPethey vii redeem tbeirpromisestop pay up.
BROWNLEE.
S9v9ftf
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1865-05-18
MerChantable Produce.
MONEY WILL NOT BE REFUSED

Invite my old customers to caIland exom;ne
mystock and prices, land if they suit they will be
sure and buy. have no blowing to do to Undue
you to purchase of me. Honorable, straiebtfor.
ward dealing and aliving proftand no humbue
is my motto.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1865-05-18
Capture of JEFF. Davis.

MACON, GroaGIA, May l2-1l y. VI.
Hon. E. NJ: STANTON:
The following dispatch announcing the
capture of jeff. Davis, has just been hand
ed me by Col McDtz, commanding
the ID division:
''HEADouARrERs Urn Mich, CAVALRY,
"CUMBERLAND, G. A., May IL.
"Capt; T. w SCoTT, A. A. G.. I'd Divisions:
SIR have the honor to report that,
at daylight yesterday, at Huntsville. l
surprised and captured jeff. Davis and
family, together with his wife, sisters and
mother; his postmaster general, Regan; his
private secretary, Col. Johnston. A. d. c.,
on Davis staff; Col. Morris Lubbock, and
Lieut.. Hathaway; also, several important
names (?) and train of five wagons and
three ambulances, making most perfect
success. Had not a most painful mistake
occurred, by which the 4th Michigan and
LIST Wisconsin came in conflict, we should
have done better. This mistake cost us
two killed and Lieut. Boutle wounded in
the arm, in the 4th Michigan, and four
men wounded in the LIST Wisconsin, This
occurred just at daylight, after we had cap
tured the camp. BY the advance of the
LIST Wisconsin, they were mistaken for the
enemy.
IL returned to this point last night.
and shall move right on to Macon with
out waiting orders from you as directed
feeling that the whole object of the expe>
dition is accomplished. 1t will take me
at least three days to reach Macon, and
we are seventy-fve miles out and our
stock much exhausted. ! hope to reach
Hawkinsville to night.
81 have the honor, etc,
''B. ID. PRITCHARD,
'Lieut Col 4th Michigan Cavalry
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1865-05-18
From asllDgt0n.
" ASUINGTON. VI

WASHINGTON, May II.
4 delegation Of Indianians, composed
of Senator Hendricks, Judge Kilgore,
ex-member of congress, and Joe. Melon
aid, have arrived here to petition the pres
ident to commute the sentence of Bowles,
Miliigan and Horsey, under sentence to
be hung at indianapolis on Friday next.
Mrs. Bowles, wife of one of the prisoners,
is also here
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1865-05-18

This Machine is constructed on en- sn,Ir.Iv
new principle of mechanism, possessing usny
rare and valuable improvements, having bs.n *
ahmed by the most profound experts, and pro.
nounced to be SIMPLICITY and PERFEC-
TON COMBINED.
The following ars the principal OBJ sctions urged
against Sewing Machines:
l. Excessive labor to the operator
Z Liability to get out of order.
j. Expense, trouble. loss of time in rspalripg.
l. lncapacity to sew every description Of ma
teral
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1865-05-18
Stavc Bolts,
HE'DING &HOOP

We will pay the following prices from this date
until January LIST, 1865, for Stave Bolts Heading
and Hoop Poles on delivery at ourStave Factory
at Plymouth.
White Oak Stave Bolts, $3.50 Dr. esrd
Red Heading 500
White Oak Rived Heading nv
1900 per thousand
Green 100
Hickory Hoop Poles $500
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1865-05-18
60, q.
The Empire Sewing Machine 4,
exempt from all these
Objections.

IL has straight needle perpendicular action,
makes the LOCK STITCH which will nsi,bsr
RIP cot raVei' and is alike or both sides: performs
perfect sewing every description OF material.
from Leather to the finest Nansook Nusli,
w'th cotton, linen or silk thread, from the soars
est TO the finest number.
Having neither Cam nor Cog wheel. and ,ke
least possible friction il run. as smooth a. .al.
and is
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1865-05-18
G. X O G E II L Is s!

and everythingelse formerly keptby me, which
will sell affair prices. | willtake ire xchange
for goods, allkinds of
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1865-05-18

St no per cord for Il ed and While Oak Slave bolts
and 81 ,25 per cord for Red Oak, Ash, Elm and
Mapie leading bolts and S22 90 perthousand for
Hickory Hoop Poles. delivered on the side tracks.
convenient for loadi &c On cars. the above 10 be
of good quality and 20 be piled and insp. ctedhy "
'vlGnTtr RURLBUTBR0'S 4 co
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1865-05-18
AG ENTS

BOSTON-George c. Goodwin 4 Co.
NEW YORK-Demas Barnes 4 Co.
BALTIMORE-S. S. Hance.
PITTSBURG-Dr.G George ii. Keyser
ClNCINNATI-F. T.. Sure & Co.
CHICAGO--Lcrd &Smith, AndH. Scovil
Also, sold nv all Druggists and Dealers.
Il On cE-l~
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1865-05-18

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The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1865-11-03

kxsK} III II f4A 4 ~ S4 - MAJ sstt 4SEl
sttied to make them ingrUtes, but they refused
They took to their hearts the man who, above
others, was dearest TO them.
"we have gallant, batfle-scdrred old herp
in this state, who had been announced as q
candidate for governor, but the politicians
didn't like him, and are contrivlng plans
for the elevation of another" We believe
they are destined to meet the same fate that
overlook their co-workers in Mississippi. The
Mississippians trould vote for Benjamin &.
Humpherys-the Louisianians viii vote for
Henry W. Allen"
These battle SCARED heroes who are SO
popular in the South are the bloodiest OF
criminals and guilty of the highest crimes
known to the laws of civilized countries.
Under the Constitution and laws of the Uni
ted States they are guilty Of treason and pun.
ishable with death; and they owe their lives
and all they possess to the clemency Of the
head of the Government they sought to over.
throw and whose supporters they massacred
by thousands in their fendish and burning
hate against its free institutions and its glori
Gus flag.
We have quoted but from two papers, but
they furnish fair average sample Of the lot
and indicate unerringly, not only the genera
tone of the press but also the prevailing sen
timent of the people.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1865-11-03
NKw YoRK, Nov. 2.

AEw 0RK, Nov. z.
The receipts from Internal Revenue yester-
day amounted to 81, 100, s35 Il.
Receipts from customs for October, $40.
OO0, 600 in gold.
day evening placed in the hands of the
President for approval or disapproval Of the
findings and judgment Of the Military Com
mission. Up to the present moment il is not
known that the President has disposed of the
case.
The Horlds special SAYS the great pressure
of the public business on the President has
prevented him from doing anything in the
Wirz case. The brief Of the record made BY
the Judge Advocate has not even been laid
before the Executive.
Letters were received at the Freedmen :
Bureau this morning complaining of the treat
ment of the Freedmen in Anna Arundel coun.
ty. Maryland Every effort will be made for
abatement of the complaints.
Rev Henry Ward Beecher had an inter.
view with the President Yesterday and another
this morning. He is now more than ever
pleased with the President policy.
A special Cabinet meeting was held al noon
to-day. There is little or no bus siness before
it.
The Adams Russell CORE spondence Of the
Alabama piracIes was under consideration and
the report of Mr.. Seward to Earl Russell was
| read at the meeting and duly considered
II is declared ,ha, the dispatch to Minister
Adams went out in to-day's steamer.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1865-11-03

The war is over The navigation of the
Mississippi river is unrestricted-the Southern
market is opened-our railroad connections
are being improved and extended-the city
debt is in process of being compromised
immigration is flowing into our city-businesu
firms are neutrality-suspicious. is, increas-
ing-the prospects of the city are improving,
and citizens are hopeful of the future.
And, now, as we are rising out of the slough
of despond in which we have been sunk so
long, it is favorable time to direct public
attention to measures for the promotion of the
interests of the city. But it isuseless to point
out this, that, and the other thing that ought to
be done, and to writa articles in the news-
paper advocating projects for the benefit Of
the city, or for the development Of its resours
ces, unless there is some organization Of onr
citizens to second these suggestions, and put
them in a practical shape. Individual sltizens
may appreciate the importance Of the sngges-
tons, and tell their neighbor that u 1nattsr
should be attended 70, but that vpuh ~ the
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1865-11-03
THE Republicans of this city are very anx.

The Republicans of this city are very anx-
ions to know why they were SO badly beaten
at the late election. Being good-natured and
willing to dispense all the information, as well
as comfort, we can, to our friends with Afri-
can affinties, we will inform them that the
reason the Democrats pere so eminently sue
cessfd at the election this year, is o,cing to the
fact that they stood on platform containing
the cardinal elements Of their ancient pofiti
cal .faith-opposition TO niggers and in .fdror
of 'chiskey-Keokuk Constitution, Oct. 18th,
1865.
"Henceforth you must be measured accord
ing to your merits, and if one man is more
meritorious than the other, they cannot be
equals and he who is the most meritorious
is the superior without regard to color
she that is most meritorious, and virtuous,
and intelligent, and well informed, must
stand highest without regard to color. 1t is
the very basis upon which heaven rests ITSELF
Each individual takes his degree in proper
ton to his merits and his virtue. "-Extract
from speech Of President Johnson to Col
ored reQiment.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1865-11-03

The tone of the Southern press does not
seem at all favorable TO harmonious reunion
under the new order of things. As general
rule the Southern press now is in the same
hands, and under the influence of the same
spirit that ''fired the Southern heart to plunge
the country into the horrors of civil war in the
interests of secession and slavery. They are
as naughty and imperious as ever. and hate
the Union and the Government and the flag OF
freedom as intensely as when they were strug-
Cling to trample them in the dust. The men
who distinguished themselves by the bitterest
hatred of the Union, and have the bloodiest
record in the war against the government, are
the popular men of the South Those that
held back then, or advocate measures accept
able to the National Government now. are
held in contempt and threatened with ven
eeance.
The Jackson Mississippian says:
"Deserters and defdmers of the confederate
cause may read their doom in the elevation of
General Humphreys. True, the war was a
failure, but it was gallant and glorious strue-
gle for all that was dear to the South, and the
men who struggled longest and brarest for the
independence Of their country ,ciu crer be cher
ished as the idols Of a grateful people.
"While politicians were contriving plans for
the elevation of another, the people turned
their attention to the secluded but gallant old
brigadier He modestly assured them that he
was not eligible to the Office, and avoided the
acceptance of the gubernstorial honor pro.
posed, but his name once on the breeze, the
shout for Humphreys echoed from every ham
let in the state, and every mother and every
mothers son who ever seen or heard battle
in the cause of the south, pushed on the col
unn to the polls. So quiet and yet 80 power
fnl : manifestation of popular sentiment has
seldom occurred in political life.'
The New Orleans Delta referring to this ex-
lprts the late rebels Of Louisiana to initiate
tAeir brethren in Mississippi, and elevate to the
Chief Magistracy traitor battle SCARED in
the rebellion against the government oi
the country. 4.a ssss saa u asfS
!. The Delta says: .-s
"We respectfully suggest that the above
recites an example worthy imitation in Louisi-
ana 1t points moral and its adorns . fact.
II is, besides, ccry crcditdble to the voters o,
Xississippi. 1t proves they ere not migrate.
full for services rssdeTed. The "poEtciaus y
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1865-11-03
Position of the Democratic
Leaders.

There is no more influential leader of the
Democracy, and none so prominent as VAL
LASpIGHAx. There is none of greater abil-
ity than PEsDLEToS, and he has been en-
dorsed as the party candidate for Vice Presi-
dent.
Here is the record of their position.
Mr. VALIANpIGHAN, whom the Peace De-
mocracy followed throughout the war, pro-
posed to divide the Union thus:
"ARr iii. SEC. l. The United States are
divided into four sections, as follows:
The States of Maine. New Hampshire, Yer.
mont, Massachusetts,, Rhode Island, Connec-
ticut, New York, New Jersey aud Pennsyl-
vania shall constitute one section, to
be known as the North.
The States Of Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Michi.
gan, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa and Kan
sas shall constitute another section,
70 be known as the West.
The States of Oregon and California
shall constitute another section, to be known
as the Pacific
The States of Delaware, Maryland. Fir-
ginia. North Crrolina, South Carolina, Geer-
gia, Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisi-
ana, Texas, Arkansas. Tennessee, Kentucky
section, to be known az the South.
| ART. XIV. No State shall secede without
| the consent of the Legislatures OF all the
| States Of the section to which the State pro-
posing to secede belongs The President
| shall have power to adjust with secedine
States all questions arising by reason OF their
secession; but the terms OF adjustment shall
| be submitted to Congress for their approval
before the same shall be valid
! This plan of dismemberment of the Union
| was thus advocated by Gao. II. PESDLEroS,
| recent Democratic nominee for Vice Presi.
| dent:
| "The plan suggested some years ago By
Mr.. Eallandigbam bears the stamp OF his
clear sagacity and statesmanlike forecast
dividing the country into four large sections
or masses and requiring q majority of the
representation from each to consent to a mea.
sure before it should become law. Mr..
Calhoun, notwithstanding the undeserved OBJ
loquy now attaching to his name. was to my
/, mind the most comprehensive statesman who
grappled with national problems, and make
bold here to say that no wiser, purer, more
| patriotic statesman ever lived. II may be
that the South might be willing to return upon
the adoption of some such system of recon
struction as this. If this plan Of reconciha.
ton and reconstruction fails, then separa.
ton must be the fnality."
After the Southern States seeded, the De.
mocracy insisted that the Government could
not "coerce them back. Mr.. Gro. II.
| PEyDLEroS said
q Now, Sir, what force of arms can com
| pei State not to do that which she has
agreed to do? What force of arms can com.
pei State to refrain from doing that which
her State Government. supported by the SEN
sist in doing? Sir. the whole
scheme of coercion is impracticable. 1t il
contrary to the genius and spirit of the con.
sttution.'
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1865-11-03
BY TELEGRAPH.
Specials 10 New York Doilies,
Especial TO the New York Tribsne.1

Specials 10 New York Dollies.
Especial to the New York Tribsne.1
WASHINGTON, Nov. /.
The government has just received q ouan.
tity Of letters from Charleston, South Carol-
ns, written in the spring of 1861 by the more
honest postmasters Of places south of Charles
ton, coHtAining Hsonsy end postage stamps,
bat oil were seized ct thst city BY tn Con-
tederates. The stamps being useless to than
were allowed to accumulate there.
The government has also received So, 400,
for postage due from Charleston before the
war. :
Ex-Commissioner Orton received the fare,
we'll greetings of the clerks Of the internaf
revenue bureau and left for New York las
evening.
Commissioner Rollins, who returned last
evening, assumes his new duties to-day.
Sixty.one millions of certificates of indebt.
edness were yesterday passed at the Treasury
to the credit of the various quartermasters
throughout the country, to liquidate the out
standing claims of the government army con-
tractors.
Especial to New York Herald
WASHINGTON, Nov. /.
The fifty dollar counterfeit greenbacks is
about dozen copies Of it have been paid
over the counter at the treasury department
The veteran treasurer, Gen. Spinner, &C.
knowledges himself puzzled to distinguish good
from bad il this case.
/ Capt. Woodruff, of the veteran reserve
corps, has been charged with making out the
rolls to muster out the veterans who wish it.
An soon as the rolls are made out, two or
three days will elapse before the men Of the
veteran reserve corps will have an opportuni
ty to vote on the question.
The case Of Capt. Pettitt, the Alexandra
jailor, charged with cruelty to prisoners, will
come up before q military commission TO NOR
row. Evidence will be adiuced to prove
Pettitt guilty Of o1trages but little inferior TO
those of Andersonv,lle, barring the destruc.
ton Of life at the latter place. He was .
veteran reserve Captain, and was arrested
by order of the Secretary OF War for inhu-
manity towards citizens OF Alexandria, as
well as Union soldiers