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Plymouth banner. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1852-1855, 1854-01-26
Grumhling at Advertisements.

The following sens bic remarks we clip
from the Columbia Staiesman:
Men. at times, are verv unreasonable.
and often practice one thing and preach
another. For example. farmer has beef
corn and tobacco to sell. Should a pur-
chaser wish beef without the bone. corn
without the cob. or tobacco without the
stem. and this without paying an extra
price over tn. regular terms, the farmer
very properly would regard the PROPOSE
ton as Outrage Gus. and the specula tor as
crazy. Yet men who buy and sell the
bone as we'll as the beef. and think it ali
right, las in truth il isl are sometimes
grumb!ing at newspaper publishers for
refusing to do it. Owners of newspap
refuse TO sell corn without the cob, and
beef without the bone. unless an extra
price IS paid, /. c. they refuse TO publish
newspaper without advertisements
In doing this they only do what their rra
ders do in all matters Of analogous char
acier. Therefore. when a man complains
of US for having advertisements in our
paper. and expresses wish that they
substituted. we avOw our perfect willing
ness to second his wishes on the payne nj
of an extra price. To ask us to exclude
all advertise from our columns, and
yet To sell our paper at present prices.
would be as unreasonable as To ask one
of our farmers 10 sell US beef withou. the
bone. at five cents per pound. while eve
~ body else is selling both together at
that sum. Do you see?
In short. this is The question: Will
you have paper with advertisements. OF
no paper at all? This is the true issue.
The bone as well as the beef. or nothing.
for paper could no more be sustained
without advertisements than a farmer
could raise crop without soil. With
these few thoughts for text. every one
OF our readers can make sensible sermon
on this subject.
Plymouth banner. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1852-1855, 1854-01-26

The valuation of taxable property in
Philadelphia. this year is :l5s,lG5.950;
as. year el43. 731 $40.
Plymouth banner. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1852-1855, 1854-01-26
10 sROss Residents So
Notice of Ditching.
Jan 5. 1851.

YgyRE Swamp Land Commissioner and En-
gneer OF Marshall County, Will Offer for
sale as The law directs, the csntracts for ditch
ing, as follows;
On Monday the | 9Th day Of February, 1854,
between the hours OF ten O'Clock a. IN. and
five o'clock p. m. go Rods of ditch in town 3D.,
range | east; $50 Rods in section 33 and 81 +,
town 81, range east. On Tuesday the l4th
day ofFebIuary, 1851, 2ii rods Of ditch in
section -, town "a range east; I6O Rods in
sections 20 and d, town 81, range east: l42
Rods IN sec. Ia town 81, range 3 east. On
Wednesday the 9Th day of February, 1854,
2lO Rods in ia north OF section ID, town 81,
range east; PA Rods in sections p d 10,
town 3 range east; in the south 3 O. sec
ton -, town 81, range east. 300 Rods.
On Thursday the 10th day of February, 1874
500 Rods in sections 49,, 20 d 81, town 81 =,
range east.
On Friday the 18th day of February, 1884,
Coz Rods i'll sec ions 3l& 80, town 81, range
east.
On Saturday the 18th day ofFrebruary, 1854,
l76 Rods in section 25, town "a, range | east,
80 Rods in section sc, town "a, range | east
Tie letting o. each day will be in the above
order, and will be where the ditchins is to be
done. Plans and specifications OF each ditch
caa be seen at the Auditors office in Plym-
outh. SAMUEL McDONALD,
Commissioner,
J. B. n. KLlNGER
45ts Engineer.
Plymouth banner. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1852-1855, 1854-01-26

For Sale, ,, wiin to n,o ss'l the hi
uated in the town of Plymouth, Ind.
In LOIS No. 22S II, | "a. 237.
Out lots No. %. IS, "a. p. and the
north half OF out lot No. 40.
AisO-In MARSHALL county, the south half
of the south east fraction east of the Michigan
road, section Is, N. r. lands, containing 50
Us 100 acres. This land is high and rolling
and is finely timbeTed.
Persons wishing TO purchase, will please di-
rect their communications 10 James j. Sering
or Jeremiah Grover, Logansport, Indiana.
dee p 1898 42m2#
Plymouth banner. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1852-1855, 1854-01-26

Not:co Is hereby given that Sarah
OeAOO Jane, my Wi having LETT my
he'd and board without any pruvocation, this
is 10 forbid all persons harboring or trusting
h er OF my account, as l will pay no debts OF
her contracting. n. w. PELTON.
Jan - 1854. 4It3*.
Plymouth banner. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1852-1855, 1854-01-26
SPECIAL WoTECE&o

Religions NOtce.--There will be confer
ence meeting Of the Christian church held
at the court house in Plymouth, COM
mencing on Friday the 9th inst. at 3
o'clock m. and continue over the Sab
bath following. Preachers from dis
lance are expected to be in attendance.
Wm. j. Eur0s, MASTER COMMISSIONER
for Marshall County, is empowered by the late
laws Indiana, to administer all oathS and
ailicmationS which are required by law; to take
and certify afii layits and depositionS,'' &c.
Also as Notary Public, he Will take acknowl
edgments Of Deeds, Mortgages and other le-
gal instruments, and which may be executed
at trifing expense upon application at the
Banner Office, Plymouth.
Plymouth banner. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1852-1855, 1854-01-26
Yankee Notions.

LNOR every thing IN this line, from a pin TO
n boot jack, including Rat traps and finger
Rings, You should call at the Regulator.
Oct II
Plymouth banner. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1852-1855, 1854-01-26
w agons a. Carriages

Such wrought Iron axle wagons as have here
10 ore been selling in this and other markets
OF 5 90, they now offer al SS5--thoSe with
Cast arms at the lowest possible rates, and all
other work in proportion.
They are determined not 10 be undersoid or
oUtdone in either price or workmanship, by
any ottIrr worknen in Northern Indiana, nor
by work manufactured at Chicago or elsewhere
aud brought here for sale. They are always
OH the hill, and ready TO witness and be re-
sponsible Tor the durability OF their work; but
wagons brought here from distance and sold,
if they do not prove good, the maker has your
money, and places his thumb aud finger to his
nose, and you may whistle for better wagon.
They now have a superior lot of seasoned
timber selected by themselves, which they ex-
pect TO make up for their customers, and be
responsible Tor its doing good service.
Orders from OF her counties promptly attend
ed to.
ELLIOTT g. BELANGEE.
Jon. &c, 1851. 47tf
Plymouth banner. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1852-1855, 1854-01-26

- For B0ots and Shoes, -
cato Go to CLARk'S.
Plymouth banner. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1852-1855, 1854-01-26
J. BEI.ANGEF.
E S ELLIOTT
EgEiOFE s. K3egysag1e

And are endeavoring to keep pace with the i'm
provements the age. They are no doctors
but TO the Farmers and others of Marshall
and adjoining counties they would say few
words about
Plymouth banner. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1852-1855, 1854-01-26

Names Of o6;ccrs Of TIE association or Bank:
c. ID. CLARK President.
Names of persons who have become parties to
the articles of association within sand pc
riO1.
Plymouth banner. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1852-1855, 1854-01-26

Sts31sE-AN UAs REPORT of the
~ Condition o. the Plymouth Bank for the
six months preceding the first Monday OF July
1888:
Plymouth banner. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1852-1855, 1854-01-26

45ts
The Sierra citizen., 1854-11-11
Winter is Coming.

Yes, Winter is coming-is just at hand,
and the miner is busy mailing down the
loose clapboards on his cabin, repairing
his chimney, and chopping down the near
est tree for his winters wood Nobody
can tell from his dress or his demeanor
whether he has been successful or disap-
pointed. He may have few thousands
slowed away in some odd corner, or he
may be few hundreds in debt What if
he should be? His arm is as strong as
ever--there is only one more year gone.
Three hundred and siXty-fve times he has
sought his rude pallet, weary it may be,
and half inclined to quarrel with his sin
fernal luck" But morning came, he had
slept off his WEAKNESS and i'll humor, and
when the snshine began to creep down
the hill toward the river, he lit his pipe
and started back to try again. T6il on,
thou strong-armed lion-hearted miner
'Tis long lane that has no turning =
There is no unalterable decree of Heaven
that has doomed you to poverty-you have
but to bide your time and keep trying.
Winter is coming; but what's the use
of banishing sunshine from your cabin,
and looking glum if you have been I'M
lucky? This is bright glorious world
after all; it was never intended for vale
of tears, but for universal temple for all
Gods creatures to worship in. The gold
mine is not the place to waste time in use
less regrets. What if you have been
"froze OUT as the gamblers say when they
are dead broke? Hav'nt the mountain
streams around you been frozen out a thou
sand times? Yet the warm sun of sum-
mer, after while, came down among the
trees; the icy fetters fell off; the miniature
cataracts again began to play; other little
brooks, foreseeing the Importance of the
stream, put in their tribute, and then the
creeks that few months before were dried
up and noiseless, went laundering down
the canon, overturning rocks and driving
the miners up the hill. So it may be with
the tide in your affairs.
The Sierra citizen., 1854-11-11
An Indian Adventure.

AT Guilford, Conn.,, is a stone house
which is the oldest house in the United
States. 1t was raised in the old Indian
Wars before the Revolution, as fort
About twenty miles east of the stone
house, on the "Hommonasuick" river.
there lived man whose name was Stan
nard. BY some means he had made him
self obnoxious to the Indians, and thev
therefore seized him and held council at
which it was determined to burn him. A
hot lire was accordingly made around a
stake, and Stannard with his arms bound
with thongs behind him, waited to be
cooked, while the Indians went through
with their pow WOW. In the meantime,
Stannard worked his hands clear of the
thongs and seizing "pappoose" from the
back ola squaw, tossed him into the mid
die of the fire, and then the long-legged
Yankee leaned for the stone house,
Whether he made his mile in 40, more
or less, know not; history and tradition
are silent. The doors of the stone house
closed in upon Stannard, just as the whole
tribe came bowling and yelling to the
wall. Stannard was saved, but the pap.
poose-he ar0s rolsted.-Pot. Trans. [
The Sierra citizen., 1854-11-11
New River Road

We understand that there is to be a
meeting of the citizens of Downieville. in a
few days, to take into consideration the
project of building wagon road along
the river, as far as Indian Valley. The
necessity and great utility of such road
is SO obvious to everybody that it needs
no advocate. Once or twice our citizens
have been placed on short allowance, not
because they had no money to buy provis-
ion, but because the road was blocked up
with snow; every winter provisions are
scarce at some time or other, 10 one but
hardy expressman being willing to ven
ture over trail where either himself or
his animal may perish in the snow.
There is no time in the winter when a
road along the river bank would be i'm
passable. While the snow falls from three
to ten feet deep on the ridge trail, there
is not twelve inches at the river, at least
not enough to prevent travel for twenty
four hours at a time.
The road is altogether practicable; but
few places will require blasting, and when
such places are met with, they are moth
ing more than points putting down to the
river.
The contemplated route, as we under
stand it, leaves the river at Indian Valley,
where the ascent is easy, continues down
the ridge to Garden Valley ranch, the
residence of John H. Atchison; thence to
Billiards. Bar, where it crosses the river
and ascends the west side by winding
round the point of the hill, thence to Dob
bins Ranch.
A number fthe citizens of Downieville,
have offered to subscribe literally, and it
is hoped that every one who has any in
terest in the prosperity of our village,
Goodyear's Bar, or any of the towns or
ranches on the route, will lend his influ-
ence, at least to begin the work. After
it has been commenced there is no question
about its completion, for the money to
complete the road, is available when its
utility is understood. We are not pre-
pared to make an estimate of the cost of
the road. A committee to examine the
route will be appointed at the meeting;
after receiving their report we may be
able to give more satisfactory information.
The Sierra citizen., 1854-11-11
Going Home

Our friend and correspondent, Robert
q. keefer, will leave on the next steamer
for his old home in Upper Canada
Bob is one of the pioneers of '49, came
across the Isthmus with the first emigra-
ton, and took his first lessons in mining
at Frenchmans Bar. Some two years
ago he became connected with the Lang
ton Brothers, in the Express business, and
in short time won not only their conf
dence and friendship, but the esteem and
respect OF every other firm with which he
had occasion to do business.
While mining at Fosters Bar, we first
became acquainted with "Bob," as be was
always called. During the long winter
nights we passed many an hour of bolster
Gus mirth with himself, J. B. Whitcomb,
Charles Dannals, and one or two others
whom we afterwards followed to the little
burial place on the hill. 1t affords US
pleasure to say that throughout a long
and intimate acquaintance, we never
knew Mr. Keefer to step aside from the
straightforward course that always distin-
gushes the gentleman and man of honor,
and we think when he returns to the old
roof-tree, close by the roaring cataract of
Niagara, he will feel grateful to an over
watching Providence, and to the gentle
admonitions listened to long time ago,
within hearing of its laundering waters;
for though "Bob's" face has been bronzed
with the California sun, though like many
others he has been tried by disappoint-
ment, he never gave up his integrity, but
returns with an untarnished name.
Mr.. Keefer will return to California in
the spring; in the meantime we hope the
Ctieen will receive "a letter by the way"
The Sierra citizen., 1854-11-11

MURDER AND RoBBERY.-To the polite
ness of Wilson S. Dean, Esq, we are in
debted for the following information. On
Friday night last, two Spaniards attacked
party of four Cinnamon in American
Valley, near the American Ranch, Plumas
county, killing three of the number and
wounding the fourth severely, though not
mortally, and taking from them between
six and seven hundred dollars. The mur-
dered men were shot through the body and
stabbed; the one who escaped was shot
in the side of his face, the ball passing out
at the back of the neck. The Cinnamon
are said to have made stout resistance,
but the weapons of their assailants pre-
vailed.-MaryWille Express.
The Sierra citizen., 1854-11-11
District COurt.---0ctober Term.
TENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT,

TENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT, |
Sierra County. I
At the opening of the Court on the 9Th
day of November, the Hon. w. II. Bar
bour, presiding, Hon. T. j. McCann an
nounced the death of Hon. Alexander
Wells, late Associate Justice of the Su-
preme Court of California, and moved that
Court adjourn. Whereupon it was SO
ordered, and committee, consisting of F
J. McCann, w. S. Spear and A. Smith
Esqrs., having been appointed to prepare
suitable resolutions, reported the follow
ing :
Resolred. That the death of Alexander
Wells causes vacancy on the Bench OF
the Supreme Court, that can only be sup
piled properly by a Lawyer of distinguish
ed professional ability, we'll cultivated
mind, and,a sound and accurate judgment,
joined to the sternest principles of judicial
morality.
Resolued, That in the sudden dissolution
of one, like the late Judge Wells, so young
in years, yet so prominent in position, we
feel sympathy even with the dead, and
especially with the kindred of the dead,
who now, with unavailing sadness, mourn
his departure from the circle of kind and
social friendships.
Resolved, That among the numbers who
have left the Atlantic States for this, the
State Of their adoption, few have obtained
a higher distinction than the late Judge
Wells, and the tsro Empire States, the one
of his birth and the other of his adoption,
may well join in mutual coincidence over
his grave.
Resolved, That the news Of the death
Of Judge Wells comes with heavy force
upon US all, and conveys to US solemn
admonition, that while we should prepare
to meet the events and perform the duties
of life, we should be equally prepared to
leave it, and enter within the confines OF
"that undiscovered country, from whose
bourne no traveller returns
Resolred, That the above resolutions be
published in the Sierra Citizen. and the
Clerk be requested to forward copy to
the family Of the deceased.
The Sierra citizen., 1854-11-11

GRIZZLY Bn.LY.-We are sorry to hear
of the demise of Grizzly Billy, the distin-
guished theatrical performer from Siberia.
When very young he made his debut at
the Downieville Theatre, but under such
embarrassing circumstances that he left
the stage in disgust. So great was the
shock to his nervous system that he be-
came misanthropic, and it was found ne
cessary to chain him, where for more than
a year he did nothing but pace up and
down in front of his cell, grumbling to
himself as if in rehearsal He never
smiled again!
Of late Billy's health was much injured
by confinement, and he was removed to
Marysville, where he fell into the hands of
the butchers. We understand from the
California Express, that Billy was lovely
even In death, that he was "most beau
tiful corp"
Grizzly Billy was anoti.er instance of
genius nipped in the bud. After his re-
tlrement, sticks and criticism were pointed
at him, which greatly embittered his life.
Some months ago. during grand "deline-
ation' at the Theatre, the immense ap-
plause perfectly distracted Billy, whose
cell was near by; unpleasant recollections
revived, and had opportunity offered, he
would have drowned himself in "Malm-
sey butt" His great popularity was
penchdnt for pork and molasses. and his
usually benevolent countenance perpetual
ly wore an expression which seemed to ex-
press the sentiment "come in lemons and
get squeezed 4"
The Sierra citizen., 1854-11-11

MARrsrILLE HERALD.-The proprietor
of this spirited little paper has purchased
power press which is capable of striking
off 5000 sheets per hour. The editor has
been on visit to San Francisco. and
brought up the press on the Queen Citu.
We are not informed whether the press is
to 60 by steam or the force of eircum-
stances. ~
The Sierra citizen., 1854-11-11

FROM ScATEs' SEGAR SToRE.-Two
boxes Of ezquisitely favored Segars and
a package of fine Fruit. for which Mr..
Scates will accept the thanks of everybody
IN our Office. In addition to keeping the
best articles in his line, Joe Scates is uni
versaliy esteemed as clever fellow and
an honorable man. This fact is well
understood by the citizens of Downieville,
independent of our say-so. 1t is crafty
ing to observe that his store is generally
well filled with customers who ALWAYS 90
away pleased with their purchase and the
vender.
The Sierra citizen., 1854-11-11
Rates of Toll

Some mischievous hound has been DO
king fun at the bridge across the North
Fork, by posting up the following:
PUBLIC NOTICE.
The following are the rates of Toll over
this bridge, according to Act of Congress.
approved by Frank Pierce, and executed
by the grand Supervisor himself. All
persons who pass this bridge without pay
ing toll, will suffer the severest penalty the
law can infict:
Americans, (honest miners) on FOOT. clio
q !" on horseback, so
/" in coaches, 100
Ladies and children, under 81, ...... free
ohanghae gentlemen, ...............25
oanlohs, ...... 1ZM
~ iHiieu' ''.'.' ...... ............ 6H
frencnmen, so
! auuies, '''' -. ...........1 10
Forty-niners-such as Old Downie, free
Gamblers, on foot. 200
III DugSles, ,...... ....... 300
Mounted gamblers, 300
Nlggers, .................. LOO
Beef cattle, per 1000 head, 800
Having carefully examined the above
rates of toll, we are constrained to ex-
claim against its inequality. For exam
pie, the difference between Shanghae and
Canton passengers, is one shilling, which
will be likely to check immigration from
Shanghae, and thereby destroy one source
of revenue, and perhaps check the trade.
in foreign miners licences and wooden blan-
kets.
Again the tax on gamblers is dispro-
portlonate. At present the trade in
pasteboard is very much oppressed; hold
ers of stock find it difficult to meet the
demands against them at the boarding
houses. This additional demand will be
ruinous in its effects, and may bring about
a combination, which will cause them to
call for new deal, double shuttle and
clubs trump.
Beef cattle should be allowed to pass
free, until it can be ascertained how many
swine pass the bridge, free, daily. Some
important hog statistics may be had at the
cabins on Jersey Flat.
Lastly, Ladies and children, under 2l,
free" This provision will not be of gene
raj utility. Let the immunity be extended
one decade.
The Sierra citizen., 1854-11-11
Saturday. November A. 1854.

WANTED.-At this office, copies of the
Mining Laws of Indian Valley, Forest
City, Minnesota, Sears, and all the other
Mining Districts in the county. The Re-
corders at the different places, will confer
a great favor by furnishing us with a copy.
We wish to publish the whole together.
The Sierra citizen., 1854-11-11

agAn English writer says, you cam
tell when you are surrounded by dozen
Americans, by the following unerring tsst;a
three will be found smoking cigars, and
nine reading newspapers. 4.la $40
The Sierra citizen., 1854-11-11
The Fairy Minstrels.

These accomplished little girls took
their departure on Monday, after playing
on Saturday and Sunday nights to the
largest audiences of the season. Aside
from their professional accomplishments,
which are really extraordinary for children
Of their age, the Fairy Minstrels won the
respect and friendship Of every auditor by
their dignifed department both on and off
the stage. Wherever they have appeared
in this county they have been enthusias-
tically applauded, and left the place with
the good wishes of every one who had an
opportunity Of hearing them.
They are accompanied by their parents
and musical instructor. If the applause
bestowed on public performers be any ey-
idence of merit we think these little girls
have claims to high rank among juvenile
candidates for public favor. They accom-
plished here what many older performers
failed to do-they drew large houses night
after night, and seemed to give satisfaction
to every one who went to hear them. We
sincerely wish them the same success every
where as they met with in this county,
and should they ever return to Downieville
they will meet with a welcome reception.
The Sierra citizen., 1854-11-11

a@~A sheet Of paper mile in length
has been made at Bristol, England. An,
exchange suggests the purchase Of it By
the u. S. Government for the President
to write his message on.
The Sierra citizen., 1854-11-11

B8They use war-whoops for securing
whisky barrels out west.-Post.
n@- TRUE ELoQuENCE consists in say
ing what is necessary and nothing more
The Sierra citizen., 1854-11-11

DAGUERREoTYPEs.- Edwards. who
has fitted up rooms in Chase's Building,
takes the most lifelike pictures that we
have seen in this village. 1t is worth
while to pay him visit.
The Sierra citizen., 1854-11-11

NEW PAPER-From Rumrill & Co.
The Pathfinder, "a Public Business Di-
rectory and advertising paper for the Peo-
ple-published weekly at San francisco.
and circulated gratis s''-Sterett & Hoops.
publishers. This paper is circulated free.
by the Expressmen; it is an Invaluable
advertising medium, and contains besides
interesting reading matter.
The Sierra citizen., 1854-11-11

10 ADvERTIsERs.-To ensure the inser-
ton OF advertisements, they must hereafter
be handed in before II o'clock on Friday.
we have SO often been delayed by adver-
tisemehts coming in too late. that We are
compelled to adopt this rule.
The Sierra citizen., 1854-11-11

BIG CRowD.-It was estimated that
there was over five thousand people in
town Friday last Coiomo Argus.