The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1866-07-12

State banks are exempted from the 10 per
cent tax until Aug /.
A call for convention of loyal southern
men, to be held at Washingtou,C City during
the summer, is about to be issued by Gov
Hamilton, of Texas, and others
1t is not probable that any action will be
taken by Congress to prevent removals
from Office by the President after its ad-
journment.
Advices from the south, received at the
agricultural bureau, go to show that the
cotton crop is turning out much better
than was anticipated, and that there will
be nearly an average yield
The House judiciary committee will
probably make report of their ivestiga>
tiOns in the assassination plot in day or
two. They have been unable to find any
reliable evidence tending to implicate JEFF
ferson Davis, and will report that no addi-
tional legislation is necessary to secure his
trial
Late adyices from Mexico state that the
Mexican people are becoming more united
in the cause of the independence Of their
country. The Imperial forces had sustain
ed a rumber of defeats in the field and the
cause of Macmillan was looking gloomy in
consequence. Santa Anna engrossed a
large share of public attention 1t was
rumored in certain liberal circles that an
arrangement had been effected between
Secretary Seward and Napoleon by which
Macmillan would be let down gracefully,
and Santa Anna elected President. The
city of Tampico was closely besieged by the
liberal forces. The idea Of annexation to
the United States was widely spread in
the liberal ranks Maximilian has no in
tention to va,ate the country, and to secure
his crown has ordered general conscrip>
ton, in the empire to take place on the 10Th
Of July.
Gen. Fisk, commissioner of the freed
mems bureau in Tennessee, has Closed all
the medical establishments of the bureau
in that State, and intends to cease issuing
rations, except in the most urgent cases.
MONDAY july 9-The European war
has commenced where it was least expect
ed. The Italians, who had crossed the
Mincio without resistance, attacked the
Austrian position in front Of Verona, one
Of the tortresses of the Quadrilateral. Re,
cent accounts Indicate that they were de-
feated with great loss in killed, wounded
and prisoners. Victor Emmanuel is re-
ported as in command Of the Italian troops
War has also commenced in Bohemia and
Silccia, but no decisive result has yet been
reached. The English ministry has ten
dered its resignation. but it's acceptance
is not yet made public The rebellion in
Spain is suppressed.
In the Senate or Saturday memorial
was presented from the New York Cham
Der of Commerce, demonstrating against
the passage Of the tariff bill. The report
Of the minority of the reconstruction Com
mittee was received, after considerable
debate \ bill was presented by Mr..
Trumbull, from the Judiciary committee in
relation to appointments and removals from
office by the President \ joint resolu-
ton was also introduced guaranteeing loans
to the Republic OF Mexico to the ~ cunt
of 500 900 900, which was referred to the
the committee on foneign relations. In
House Mr.. Schenck made an appeal in re-
gard to the new army bill. The consid-
Grafton Of the tariff bill was then resumed
and after dispos;ng Of fonr pages the House
adjourned.
TUESDAY, july 10.--The resignation
of the British ministry has been accepted.
1t is supposed that Lord Derby will sue
ceed Earl Russell as premier, and that
Lord Stanly vii. assume the foreign minis
ter's duties hitherto filled by Lord Claren-
don. There are some further details Of
the battle of Verona, but they do not
differ from previous reports.
Congress yesterday was chiefly occupied
with the consideration Of the tariff and
army bills The Senate voted to abolish
the veteran reserve corps. Each body
passed 4 separate army bill of its own
The tariff bill is reported and VIII proba-
/ big be voted on to-day. Its chances OF
success are doubtful. \ bill was intro
duccd in the house TO change he day Of
meeting Of consre :, making it one month
earlier than Low.
Advices from Cuba State that Il revolt
I has broken out at Porto Principe, por.
ton of the population declaring for the
independence of Cuba, and separation
from the Spanish government.
Advices from Mexico state that the
liberal general Corong had withdrawn
from Tepeie to Culean The imperialists
had received orders to commence an active
campaign in Sinaloa and Sonora Letters
received from the United States are re
quired to be opened at the post>ofhce, by
the person to whom they are addressed in
the presence of Maximilian's agents, who
afterwards examine them. If found tc
contain Objectionable matter, they are sent
to the imperial commissary. who submit,
them to the court martial for action. Il
is not believed at Vera Cruz that the
French troops will be withdrawn, at leas
at the time agree upon.
a large meeting of conservative citizen: