Plymouth Weekly Democrat, Volume 9, Number 8, Plymouth, Marshall County, 24 September 1863 — Page 1

rm yr n 1 . L - I. - 1 -L I I 3 RE LET THE PRESS THE PEOPLE'S RIGHTS MAINTAIN; U N A WED 3 V INFLUENCE AND TJNBOTJGH BY GAIN." VOLUMES). PLYMOUTH, INDIANA, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 18G3. NUMBEIUj-WHOLE No.- 428.

PLTMOU

.f Ann A

VXL JL UJA LL

4

"i ' j

Isolier tr" Fernando TYood to President Lincoln The President's lleply Mr. wood's Rejoinder .

MR. WOOD TO l'KESIDEN'T LINCOLN". Nrw York. Dec. 8, 1802. TV, IL.ti. Ahiahtiia Liitruht. President of, tl. I'n t(d S'f: t,S ' ... . Df.aii Pin On the 20th of ovcmberi last. I was advised by authority which I deemed likely to be well informed as well a reliable and truthful, that the Southern States would send Representatives to the next Congress, provided that a full and jreneral auimsty should j.ormit them to lo o. N gummtejs or terms were asked for. other than the amnesty referred to. 7. . .1 !. I !.... ..C r.vlt V. Inf 1 - ...... it vv -ii tniini i -iiiiiiiuiiM-:ii('i.t ii in . j r iu v tu th II in. G -orge Opdyke. the. 1 J lav r of this I?v. w!i su I knew to hold , - - , , S i-oiiii b ntiiil relations to members oi your' :i'liii'n tr:iti"H. ami propose I through him . a- !i if the rv-.-im r w I permit the r . . , 1 r,.rre-.onde:i. e under its n inspection. I j ire something w Kii i uiKieritv- io j.i v definite an 1 pos'uive fn:!i ersons eoJineet1 ' , . ! vl with the so r.nlloit t'on'.eilerate au:noritin Mr. Ojelyke stated in reply that al Senators from the- New l'ngland I e r-i Sfai.'-i were then in this eitv u tlieir way , . . x ' i . "-,.1i'ii.tini t.i whom lie W uld at olu-e "' , . . ... 4 .iiiiiiu i'.eate the propoMiion ami auie I i .me oi I lie aii-w er. ruoing uku hu--ireiitlcmen were your friend, an I supposing that they would immediately confer 'with v u ! their arrival at the capital, and )poit:g that I should be "speedily informed of the result. I have delayed until now making a eommuutcatio'n direct to you. I now learn, however. M'pmu Mr. Opdyke, this hy. that he failed to see the .Senators when in New York, and that he li ul not ULfrle the proposition, and that i here fore. you. are not in possession of it. As coming fnau myself as an humble but loyal citizen, ik'fply impivs.ed with tin great necessity of restoring the Union oi uhese States. I a.-k your immediate attcn--tion to th suojfTt. The iHrtguitnde of the interests at stake warrant s,mc executive -artin jre ttd upon this inform itio:i. if it be only to ascertain if it b. grounded sieon even prob.ilV !.L n latiou. If it hall trove rroudls "no harm --h.ill liave hern dne pjovikd the inquiry be m i le as it tin be. uit'mnat 'ompromisj.ig the governnu-nt or inörr to tljit caus iu v. hieb it L; isow t-ng-igcJ. Ii', however, it sh:ll prove eil faded, thtre is no estimate t-o hiJi N i;u e utoii" it national var.x. .. . i . . !...... Now. therefore. Mr. Prrsidcut. 1 i'est that a ritlniiii. with ftm:cr iiiti- j -nl and social relation:; with the leaders ol'i tbe sautlK-rn revolt, nuy bealJowed to hM iirsollieial rMrresjHin'ieiie with them on tlic Mibjcct. the eorrespondcn-c to be suh:nit-t-l to you. It may be thus ascertained ivh.it. if anv. credence mav be irivcn to

those statements, and aU. whether a eace- j authority vc.td in the Federal GoVcrnf il solutin of the present struggle may not m nt. I think, however, that my proposi-

be attainable. I am sure that nothing I an say can add to your own well-known desire to produce this result. Your cxalt1 position, the embarrassment and the responsibilities which surround you on all

iues, the bleeding condition of the'couutry : tünal authority within the limits of such becming exhausted not only iu the im-! States, under Uic onstitution of the Uuipoerishmcnt of its best life blood and in-; ted States, that, in such case, the war would du-trial proluction. but the deterioration ; ef.-i.-e on the part of the United States. and consequent de4ru'!ion of our political! Admi'.t'ng tills position m correct, yoll will institution.", all c.dl uju you. as chief ru- j see. that a- a condition precedent to such I t. to take one step upon the road of peace-: submission, the opportunity to do so must fill effort by which to ascertain whehor I be afforded. Tt cannot be expected that th time h s not arrived when other me?h- the Southern people will cease to resist so Is than brute fighting m ly not accomplish j long as we proclaim our intention to dca-

what mibt iry force h is failed to d.i. In i... . e i : . . i the origin i uns sine'-'ie you loresaw , iithat Mu h a time would come. Your Inaugural address, delivered nearly two years ago, pointed out with prophetic vision the certain results of the impending conflict of arm-. Your language then was: ' Suppose you go to war, you cannot fight always; and when, after much loss on loth sides, and no gain on either, you cease fighting, the identical questions as to terms of intercourse are again upon you." ou saw that after a bloody ami terrible struggle, the till, small vice of reason would intervene and settle the controversy. You know that nince the establishment of Christian civilization, negotiation and compromise have sooner r later determined :very military contest. It cannot be otherwise here. as not the time arrived when, to quote your own language, we should ccae fighting, at leoHt long enough toaeertain whether the dentieal questions about which we !e "an to fight may not be amicably and honorably adjusted, and the terms of intercourse be once more peacably established? It to thi end that I now address you, with confidence in your patriotism, and no desire to interfere with your legitimate constitutional prerogatives. I am, with high respect, yours truly, Fo.vanbo Wood. ' i

PRESIDENT LINCOLN TO Mil. WOOD. December 12. 1802. Hon. Ftmando Wood: My Dear Sir Your letter of the 8th with accompanying note of the same date, was received yesterday. The most important paragraph in the letter, as I consider, is in these rords: ' On the 25th of November last, I was advised, by an authority

which I deemed likely to be well informed - as wen as rename auu uuimui, uiai iuu Southern States would send Representatives to the next Congress, provided that a full and general amnesty should permit them to do so. No guarantee or terms were asked fur, other than the amnesty referred to." I strongly suspect your information 'will prove groundless, nevertheless! thank voii for communicating it to me. Understanding the phrase in the above paragrapl quoted, the fcouthern States would send . Representatives to the next Congress, to . . be substantially the same as that thepcothe pco1.1. llf tllO fiml v-ot 1.1 . . . . c . to, and maintain the national iiuthonty l.ll ; nuiiiu ine limns ui sutu ionics, uuuii inu :,i p I. c4... T ...... . tuat in such case the war would cease on the part of the United States, and that, if within a reasonable time a full and gener- . it won! 1 n-t be v. lield. I do not think ... it woiil-1 I pive er n w t eommunicate i . I ..... 1 - .... in! .ri .Iii ... .Iii. I 2"lltl.l.i -.rt I 111 'J I lit 1 1 1 . I" lliu people of the Southern State1. My belief is that they already kn v. it. an 1 when iliy chose if ever they can communicate with me unequivocally. Nor do I think it proper now to suspend military operations to try any experiment of negotiation. I should nevertheless' receive with great pleasure, the exact information you now have, and abo silch tu r ys vmi mav in ativ way ob i other us vim mav in ativ way ot;-t

- - i i n'"viii uMiiKii. .t in v isuniii our laintain. Such in!brmati.nm:,y be more valu-'lierStCli)thoH thtf C0stilute(1 :iuthoritics

able before the 1st of January than after wards. While there is nothing in this letter which I shall dread to se in history, it is ierhas bv'tter for the l resent that its ex - 1 1 istence should hi t beeriue public. I there-1 fore have to request that voii will regard 1 r this as confidential. Viiur bedient servant, A. Lincoln Mit. WooD To TDK 1 UKSIDI'.NT. Deeember 17th. 102. 'jf Kx-'AU ui y Ahnihohi Litf-oln: My Dear Sin Your letter of the 11th met TV ! 1i-m1o.1 in tuo l.v Mr V ,L in-ill , ' , . ' ; ",, , j Ihr I 'iivtnifi vfi"r n tln i-'tt I' irimii nn Mr. Urcsident. when I say th.it your reply has filled ii. e with profound regret. It de-sj-;e!iiies what I have conceived to be an in nocent efl'oi t to ascertain the foundation f..r information in my possession id' a desire in the South to return to the Union. It thus apjiears to be ji indication on your part to continue a policy which, in my judgment. i not only unwise, bot, in the opinion of many, is in conflict with the r o'istitutional tion is in keeping with your own expressed convictions upon which the warshall cease. You say that when the people of the Southern States would cease resistance and rcinauiruratc, submit to and maintain the natroy their local institutions, their property i .1 ? ir ., . aim ineir lives. ani accomnanv the ileclaj tion with corresponding legislative, executive, social and political action. They cannot cease resistance, and rcinauguratc, submit to and maintain the Federal authority, if we will not let them alone long enough to do so. If they really desire acquiescence and arc willing to send delegates to the next Congress, as I am ad vised, how can they do so without ;me intimations or guarantees as to the reception of their representatives at Washington. The act of sending representatives to Congress, is, within itself, a full compliance with your own conditions. If thus represented by their owto elected agents tinder the forms and iu pursuance of their local State laws governing such elections, they will compose- an integral jM.rtion of the government and thus give the assurance of an acojuiescence and submission of the very highest character. My respectful suggestion was that you should put it in their power to take thin course. It wouh" require a simple proclamation of general amnesty to be qualified, if you please, by such conditions as to render it void in case of a non-compliance within a limited time. You have established a precedent for this mode of speaking to those people.- Your emancipation proclamation told of Punishment. Lefc another be issued speaking the

language of mercy, and breathing the spir

it of conciliation. The painful event." which have occurred since my communication of the 8th inst., but emboldens me to renew these suggestions. I hope yon will now no longer refuso to suspend military operations to try an experiment of negotiation. I teel that military operations so bloody as ours mu?t sooner or later be sus - pended. The day of suspension must come; the only question is whether it shall be before the wholeaAmcrican people North and South shall be involved in general ruin, or whether it shall be whilst there is remaining sufficient of recuperative element of; life by which to restore our once happy, prosperous and peaceful American Union. In compliance with your rccpuest that your request that your letter shall not for the present become public, I shall withhold its publication at tais time. With high regards, yours, kc. Fernando Wood. Xcw York. Democratic state Convention. The Democracy of New York met in convention at Albany on Wednesday and Thursday last, and made the following nominations: Secretary of State, D. II. St. John ; Comptroller, Sanford Y. Church j Attorney General, M. 15. Champlain ; State Treasurer, W. 13. Lewis. The following platform was unanimously adopted without debate : llfsoh'pd. That we reaffirm the platform adopted by the Democratic Convention in 1802, viz : 1. That we will continue to render the Government our sincere and united support to the use of all legitimate means to suppress the rebellion and to restore "the Union as it was" and to maintain '-tin' fni. dilution a it is," believing that sacred infl..0t iv ,wi.t : : i with full p. wer to accomplish that purpose. 2. That by the followin ? resolution J ,,., .i. i t i j unanimously passed Congress in July, 1801 .i " ,...i i i i1 1 lie ttocrnment was pledged to the policy .i, i ,i . . i i- i . - rneuleatcd therein, and which cannot be ii ,.i . , .... . .. .. . le! iriO'I tlolll Witlioilt Viol.-itinn of t in imh. lie faith, viz : .'. , That the jirescnt deplorable civil Warthas been forced ujmui the country by the disunionists in the Southern States now in arms against the constitutional goveminent, and iifarms around the capital; that, in this national emergency, Congress, banishing all feelings of mere passion or resentment, will recollect only its duty to the whole country, that this war is not waged on their part in any spirit of oppression, or for any purpose of comiuest, or for Intt'iiering with the rights or established institutions of these States, but to defend andj maintain the supromacy of the Constitution, and to preserve the Union, witli all the dignity and rights of the several States unimpaired ; and that as soon a these objects arc accomplished the war ought to cease. Third That we having confidence in the loyalty of the citizens of the State of New York, reiterate the sentiment heretofore expressed by the Democratic party, that illegal and unconstitutional arrests and imprisonment of citizens of this State are without justification or necessity ,and should be discontinued; and we denounce such arrests as a usurpation and a crime, and that the freedom of the press equally protected by the Constitution, ought to be maintaincd. liftolvcd, That in view of our recent victories and the manifestations of a returning allegiance on the part of North Carolina and other pcccdcd State, it becomes the government to manifest a policy of conciliation; that such policy is demanded alike by patriotism and a wise statesmanship, which seeks to avoid the uncertainties of the future, by bringing this exhausting war to a speedy close, not only by the exertion of power, but by an enlarged line of action which shall encourage the union sentiment of the South and unite more thoroughly the people of the North ; that, therefore, we regret President Lincoln's late letter, which, while reiterating the visionary and unconstitutional emancipation policy, contemplating no measure for the restoration of the Union, but looking to an idefinitc protraction of the war for abolition purposes, points to no future but national bankruptcy and subversion of our institutions. Iittohed, That the doctrine of the right of States to secede from the Federal Government is aot more false to the Constitution than the claim of the right by the Federal Government to obliterate State boundaries and State rights, and that, thcrforc, we repudiate the doctrine put forward by the administration "that no seceded State returning to its allegiaacc shall be permitted to resume its place in the Union until it has conformed in its Constitution to the will of the party in power " It8olved, That the Constitution of the United States is obligatory upou the Gov- -

A. I ... I - ' A " ! wellas in peace, and that the doctrine th .tj the President may dispense with the Con-! titution in time of war snbvert all constitutional liberty and turns the Government iuto a military despotism, and is a revival of the odious prerogatives of the ii---.n-sin power claimed by the Stuarts of Ln; ' land. HcstlvxJ, That the thanks of the of the State are due to the iralhuit soldier.of New York, who on the first intimation of danger voluntarily rushed to the standard of the country, and who have ... borne it victorious through so many battle fields; we shall ever honor the mcmor' of those who have fallen; we will cherish and protect the brave survivors. iVWrr, That the abortive results of the recent conscription act of Congress, not less unjust, vexatious and oppressive, both in its character and manner of execution which have excited general distrust, should admonish the Administration how much wiser it would be to placo its reliance on the voluntary action of a gallant and patriotic people, ever ready to defend their institutions and their honor. Resolved, That we condemn all mob violence as a crime against the people and against republican government; that whether the spirit of misrule and dircgard of constitutional and legal obligations take the form of the ''higher law of fanaticism" or "the lower law of the mob," they arc equally emanations of the spirit of disloyalty, and should be suppressed at all hazards. A' s dvrd. That the administration of Horatio Seymour as Governor of New York meets our highest approval; his devotion to the interests and dignity of the State, his fearless assertion of the rights of the citizen, his fidelity to the Constitution, the administrative energy evinced in promptly sending the militia of the State to repel the invasion of the State of Pennsylvania by the Confederate forces, and the vig.-i which he displayed in putting down a lawless and reckless mob, and the statesmanship exhibited in his whole public action, present a record of which not only our own State, but the whole American pe-i -le. may justly be proud. TItOl UlA IX IXDI.1XA. The AloiltioiiitK Arrcttt a Democratic Speaker The Democrats Ann antl Release Him. The Democrats of Jasper and Newton met at liensclacr on Saturday, the 5th in stant, pursuant to notice, and organized their meeting by choosing Thomas Lampson, President, and T. J. Spitler, Secretary. After a few preliminary remarks by Alexander Sharp, Mr. II. II. Dodd, of Indianapolis, was introduced to the audience, which was large, and variously estimated from 2,."U to o,000 persons. We have spoken of Mr. Dodd as a speaker upon a former occasion; on this, he was more than ever interesting. His speech was plain and forcible, and at times severe and sarcustic. He handled the Administration and its friends with considerable severity, but, in our opinion, no more than truth and justice demanded. Mr. Dodd was fol lowed by J. H. Spotswood, in a few brief but pertinent remarks. The speeches were listened to with profound attention. The meeting was conducted throughout in an orderly manner, much to the credit of our political opponents, a considerable number of whom were present. Indeed, the Democrats had received an assurance from some of the prominent members of the administration party, in the early part of the day. that the meeting should not be interfered with in any way, and that there need be no apprehensions. Our hopes would have been rcalized,and the pledge of our opponents fully redeemed, had it not been for a meddlesome Methodist preacher a wolf iu sheep's clothing; by the name of Huffman or Hoffman. This Iwng-faced, sanctimonious hypocrite saw lit, after the people had returned to their homes, to lodge a complaint with the Provost Marshal against Mr. Dodd, charging him with having uttered treasonable sentiments and demanding his arrest. In justice to many of the citizens of Kenselacr, and a considerable portion of the Milroy Guards, we would state that they were opposed to making the arrest. It is r ; . i t ..1 1i.it niii-tioti of the Guards refn.-e ! ivn ii.it l j participate in the arrest The ground of the charge, as we 1 Ii.-i ve been informed, is this : In the course of his speech Mr. Dodd had occasion to allude to the election in Kentucky, and incidentally remarked that the ballot-box w;is the last hope for the preservation of the liberties of a free people, and whndeprived of that sacred right it would be time to make resistance. We do not pretend to give Mr. Ib's exact language, but we remember 4istintly that euch was the import of his remark. AVc have not seen the complaint, but we have been informed that it i a complete perversion of the lan-

crnmeuianu wV peopie, IU me ci war ;s

I .

gu.re j-nd Difrau:n:r of th- Iraker. We had ouite. tis good kd opportunity of knowing what 3Ir. IVdd said as this lon'-faced'

scoundrel, who no dmot r resent for'is now laboriously advocating the Repubthe express purpose f manufacturing false-! can 'cet n New York State, thug pic-

lio.-d .in d makiug mi.-chief. We know nfi no ( las of m n who have done more to produee the pi-f-sint st:ne of affairs in this country than y.vt such men as this Huff - pe;;-'e!man mon who have '-.stolen the livi-rv of , heaven to serve the devil in," and, the quicker they arc consigned to the infamy they so richly merit, the better it will be for Christianity and the peace of the community. There need bo no fear of mistaking their real character by their fruits you may know them. They are ''busybodies." "hypocrites," bearing a marked resemblance to the Pharisee of old, who "for pretence made long prayers," and thanked God '-he was not as other men," Sic. Tho word went forth that our speaker had been arrosted, and that the town was guarded and none permitted to pass the guard coming or goingj. The particulars, of course, could not be ascertained, and the worst was conjectnred. "To the rescue !" was the word, and fleet messengers went forth, and, when the day began to dawn, the roads in every direction were literally swarming with the hard-fisted yeomanry of the country, who came with alacrity, not waiting for the morning meal, and with such weapons as they could hastily procure, some with shot-guns, some with rifles, and others with corn-cutters, pitchforks, and even hickory clubs. By 0 or 10 o'clock in the morning these men had selected their camp ground.a spot surrounded by a cluster of beautiful groves. Here their guns were hastily overhauled and put in order, ammunition examined and distributed. A large quantity of lead pipe was procured at a neighboring saw-mill, and hastily moulded into bullets. As the fjree. which was rapidly increasing, grew large, and excit cment increased, it was with great difficulty that they could be restrained from rushing forward to the anti77 cipated conflict. The apprehension was that Mr. Dodd might be disposed of before they could reach him. It was well the diflifcultv terminated as it did. Many of them had listened to Mr. Dodd the day previous, and knew that the sentiments he expressed were truthful and patriotic, and they were determined to right his wrong, or sacrifice their lives in the attempt. Some were almost frantic with rage4 andGod only knows what the result would have been had they trot within the limits of the town. Mr. Wesley Spitler determined to visit Rensselaer for the purpose of obtaining reliable information, and effecting, if possible, some arrangement that would obviate the fearful consequences that were apprehended. This purpose, however, was not effected without opposition on the part of his friends, as the impression prevailed that the town was guarded that if he should effect an entrance he would not be permitted to return. After he had been absent a reasonable length of time, the men became restless, and it seemed impossible to hold them back. Others proposed a similar mission, but before it could be carried iuto operation Mr. Spitler arrived, and informed the men, who were drawn up in line to receive him, that a satisfactory ar rangement had been made, and that Mr. Dodd was at liberty to go when and where he pleased; that the citizens were much alarmed (and they certainly had reason to be) for the safety of their town; that they had begged Mr. Dodd to go out where Iiis friends were, and use his influence to restore peace ami harmony; but as he was desirous of returning home, and had barely time to make a connection with the cars, he desired Mr. Spitler to act in his stead, and assure his friends that the arrangement was entirely satisfactory, so far as he was concerned. This had the desired effect. They had accomplished a bloodless victory, and were satisfied with the result. We hope that a like occurrence may never take place again. Bitterly a wo are opposed to the views and measures of our political opponents, (Jod knows we do not wish to see them injured in their persons or property. Many of them we respect and esteem a- our personal friends, but we tll tb-m pl'inlv they must re pect the -lits o! tlu ir :" !:!. r.-, if they ::sh to live in pcjo-eain 'im ' t v . - -SL-te S : t iief. G l.n K.RAI. Wm.i'o.x and staff, we undersfand. have been ordered by (Jen. Dum-sib-io report .i, Pepartment Hradipiartcrs. It i. opposed th:: - era! of the regiments, jiiutrred I'm Home i;t a p.i-f in ill's State, will ;i'coii pany the General. Gen. Wilcox's military administration of a flairs in this State has been vv: e. pru lei: and generally satisfactory. His c.mr.e his presented a marked contrast with ilut of one or two of his predecs-or -. !. he heroic and accomplished Gi is i will win new laurels iu the field to wh'ch he is ordered. VtW Fcr't'tic'.

'The fnrrfnfH'hat tiA t

Submit to. The Albany Knickerbocker (rep.) which tures what is going on in the conscription I r00,n? where conscripts are examined : "We had occasion to chronicle hcreto- ' ,,ro humors of the draft; we will now

i take occasion to refer to its more serious

aspects, especially for the benefit of those w ho contemplate undergoing the examination for conscripts. The information may be agreeable to our immediate readers who will receive their papers to march up to the Prove- Marshal's. We must remind all that upon that occasion no social distinction will be allowed. All must enter the little ante-room, where so many good, bad and indifferent have entered before, and, there dofüng the artificial habiliments of society, must don the clothing which nature alone supplies, oherwiec appearing in join's miturelbns, will await the grim summons to appear before the Examining Hoard upon the openingof the door which divides the thin partition. You may expect your turn to come soon, unless there may be a crowd of fellow-victims; in that ease patience may have her perfect work. But. sooner or later, the summons will come to stand forth just outside the door, with your back straightened against one side of the door, upon which the spectator will note a number of division marks in feet and inches, to indicate the exact hight of Uncle Sara's prospective recruit. But while we have been writing the above, your exact hight and age hare been hallooed out to the Clerk, and the facts aro already recoidcd, together with the name in full, the trade, profession or occupation. Now comes the Surgeon's examination strictly. A course of gymnastic exercises is put in to immediate requisition. You will show your points by coursing around the room several timos until the word halt is given. You raise your arms above your head, touching together the extreme tips of the fingers, until the Surgeon is satisfied there is no hernia; you throw your arms forward and back to convince him of free and natural use of the upper extremities. Standing on one foot, next, each knee is drawn up to the chin alternately ; resting the knees, you are requested to assume the upright position by springing up; using the end of the toes for a fulcrum, without touching the hands to the floor. Now you take a series of jumps to the full extent of your ability, until there can be no doubt of the use of the lower extremities. The surgical examination of the chest or ganscomcs next, the condition of the heart and lungs, and then the abdominal organs, the state of the circulation and the skill, and finally a careful survey of all marks, blemishes, sears, wounds importa tions, faulty limbs, malformations, derange ments from previous disease, disordered circulation, as vciicosc veins, sprains, frac tures and sores. The state of the teeth must not be overlooked whether fit or not to masticate Uncle Sam's rations, hard or soft. The eye-sight must be clear enough to sight a rebel at good seeing distance. It will depend on your most complete physical perfection and vigor and probable endurance, even if your proportions may not be those of an Adonis in beauty, if you are not fit to enter the infantry serv ice, the cavalry or artillery may claim you; even if you are lacking in some points. ;Bnt long ere this the Surgeons have con eluded as to your fitness or unfitness, tho" the knowledge has been officially imparted (of which you wil be informed in due sea son,) and you have been politely dismissed to your conferees in the same net to try the same ordeal. You can once more put on the covering and airs of civilized life, feeling proudly conscious that you have done your duty, your entire duty to your country, whether you are accepted or not to do good battle in her noble service." Pi'RlNO the contest for Speaker of the House in lSf0, Hon. John A. Logan made a speech in reply to Judge Kellogg, of this State, which he closed with the following declaration : "I may have differed with Democrats on issues that are now passed, but God knows that 1 have differed with the Abolitionists from from my chidhood, and with them I will never affiliate in any election as long as I have breath in my body." It is supposed that thc"brea4h" has left his "body" from the course he is pursuing at the present time. He is now heart and hand with the "Abolitionists" which he once denounced. "Birds of a feather flock together." Thk Ilichmond Telegraph says, that the hog cholera has lately made itsappeaoance in different parts of Wayne county, and -cenH to have broken out at several places at once. It is Tery fatal, and threatens a serious kiminution of the pork crop in that vicinity.

A Perpetual President. It is reported that a plan is projected by by Senator Wilson, of Massachusetts. ti declare the administration of Mr. Lincoln perpetual until the rebellion is put down. Military necessity is the declared U for the project. The projenitorsof this scheme, for an incipient monarchy urge that tlft excitement of elections will prevent the vigorous prosecution of the war which is essential to success. If there is any truth in the abovo report, Mr. Greeley was not far wrong when he declared that the consideration of the next Presidential election was a "dreary impertinence." IinJ.ryri City A ics. There i3 unquestionably Home such project on foot. The New York Tribune, in referring to the meeting of the Democratic National Committee, to make preliminary arrangements for the Presidential campaign, intimates that the election is "played out;" and hxts at the idea, designatin" it "a dreary impertinence, a stupid anachronism." We presume that like the writ of liberty, States' rights, &c. the elections for President are to be abolished by proc

lamation, or otherwise. There is nothin else to be expected from the "heir of the aspirations of Christ and John Brown" as Garibaldi, the Italian robber, calls Abe Li n coin. Kzh mye. Forewarned Forearmed. The New York News, of a recent date, replying to some remarks by the Tribune about President-making, makes the following significant remarks: " In an article entitled 'Ghost Walking.' the Tribune sneers very complacently at the ideB of any party attempting to move in the matter of the Presidential canvass, and treats the whole question as though it had been determined to have nomore Pre i lential elections, and to consider Mr: Lincoln as the n iguing dynasty. This is in conformity with a plan projected by Senator Wilson, who has already prepared a bill declaring Mr. Lincoln's administration perpetual until the rebellion is put down, or the military necessity plea, that the excitement of elections will prevcut that vigorous action of the Government so desirable at this time. We warn the people that thin plan is already matured, and gathering confidence by the impunity with which they have becu hitherto permitted to violate constitutional provisions. They will enter upon this with a courag which betokens succoss to their schemes. The Tribune talks about its oppon&'ts ;as playing at President-making" and that is all it will be if the schemes of these radical arc allowed to mature." Another Victim. The Springfield, Ohio, Democrat, of September 10, gives the following account of another brutal murder of a DciiKcr::i. by an abolition mob: "The awful murder of Er. Philip Armstrong, a citizen of Miami County, at New Carlisle, iu this County, on Saturday evening last, has cast a gloom over the countenance of every law abidivg citizen. Mr. Armstrong was on his way home from a political meeting in that neighborhood, and while passing through that ill-fated town of New Carlisle, the place where they attempted to mob Mr. Cox last fall, was brutally murdered by a niob. Prom au eyewitness of the whole affair, we learn that as Jacob Armstrong, brother of the murdered man, was passing through the town he hurrahed for YalLindigham, when a crowd rushed at the buggy, knoi ked him out and commenced pelting him with stones. Philip Armstrong, who was in a buggy a short dUtar.ce behind, hastened to the rescue of his brother, when the mob turned upon him, one man. named Kiuard. striking him on the back of the neck with a corn-cutter, which would, accordiii" to the testimony of the physician. hae prod fatal iu time, 'und another, iiMiiied Grier, struck him on the head with a stone, smashing his skull, and causing almost instant death I H e was taken to the house of relative near by, where he expired abortiv afterward. Mr. Armstrong was .-, i,t peaceable and honest farmer of Miami county, and was loved ami respected by all who knew him. He wa about thirtv.fur years of age. and leaves a young. loing and affectionate wife and a small child to mourn his t i rible end. AVhkn Abraham Lincoln was iu Cm. gress in 1S-1S. he voted ngainst giing the soldiers who had served in the Mix lean wor 1 GO acres of hind. But Yallandigham on the L'Mli dnv of February, lSi'2. voted in Congress to ie each aoldier engaged in putting (Uu the rebellion IM aires m .nlditnnto H0 in bounty. The Kepuhl icans carried Maine la-! xi ar by 20,700 map. and theu lost Ohiobv s . 000 majority. This year they sarry it by 14,000 maj. and declare that it is bri-ht omcc for Oh? in October. vt - f 'in-