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Plymouth advertiser. [volume] (Plymouth, Ohio) 1853-1988, 1854-12-01
TIE Alta California gives an interesting

HE alta CdtJOrntd gives an interesting
account of the execution OF the Count
Raoussct be Boulbon, at Guaymas, Mexico,
on the 18th of August. We extract the
closing scene
On the morning appointed for execution,
he was asked if he would demand pardon
of the Governor. He refused most de-
temincdly. When led out to execution
Ii, check blanchcd not his bearing was
firm and manly, as though he was the
c,nuueror, and not the conquered. His
bearing and soldierly carriage drew forth
the involuntary admiration of the assem-
bed spectators. His indomitable courage
overawed the platoon Of soldiery choScr
to carry the mandates ofthe law into effect
After taking his place, and all being il
readiness, the word of command was givel
to the soldiers to fire. The soldiers ralset
their muskcts, but were apparently 81
overcome by their gallant victims Drawer,
that they lowered the muzzles withou
having pulled the riggers. Twice wa
the word of command given, when Coun
Raousset, quitting his position, came to
} wards the men, and, in firm tone, thu
addressed them "Men, you are soldiers
you are oruereu 10 no your uuty ny you
commanding officer why do you hesitat
, am not afraid to meet the death reserve
for me-" He then replaced himself i
the proper position, and at the word
command being given, received the fiji
from three muskcts, and fell dead Instant.
t Five of the eight men had refused to pu
the trigger on one whose supernatur'
L courage in the hour Of death had overawt
= hem.
Plymouth advertiser. [volume] (Plymouth, Ohio) 1853-1988, 1854-12-01

There are two hundred Russian prison
ers of war, with their wives and families,
in Que of the Devonshire prisons. They
cost about as much as company Of in
fantry would at war, Nevertheless they
cannot be got rid Of ,
Plymouth advertiser. [volume] (Plymouth, Ohio) 1853-1988, 1854-12-01

Benevolent old Lady--"Sakes alive
child, what do you want of two pals of
cold victuals for? You had but one, yes
terday." 9 la
Little Girl-t'Yes, ma'am but moth
er's taken more boarders since
Plymouth advertiser. [volume] (Plymouth, Ohio) 1853-1988, 1854-12-01

A NICE CouNrRy FOR EDIToRs. "A man
hot an Editor in Texas, and was fined by
Court of Justicc-one cent?
Plymouth advertiser. [volume] (Plymouth, Ohio) 1853-1988, 1854-12-01

There is a wood-sawyer in Boston,
whose interest income is $500 per year
He still follows his business. ''a
Plymouth advertiser. [volume] (Plymouth, Ohio) 1853-1988, 1854-12-01

The Japanese are. said to be q nation Of
Atheists, having lately discarded the belief
in Supreme Being.
Plymouth advertiser. [volume] (Plymouth, Ohio) 1853-1988, 1854-04-29
Moulton & Kings
Dry Goods
AND CApDEV cT0pE
AND CARPET STORE.

-h-'D O1hnl 9IOhLs
No. 9, Commercial Row, Mansfield, o.
II ME subscribers have established themselves
4 in the new Brick Block, Commercial Row.
Mansfield, Ohio, and have in store an IMMENSE
STOCK Of OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES corner from
cellar to garrett Is positively overfowing, and
the PRICES actually amaze everybody. Our
stock consists in part
100 pcs Carpetings, Oil Cloths, &C.,
20 pcs Chinese Mattings, all widths,
40 Tufted and Chenille Rugs, .,
100 Door Mats, 40 doz Stair Rods, -.9
200 Lancaster Quilts, all sizes. ...... ....
zoo yards Drapery Muslins beautiful styles,
90 Embossed Table Covers and an endless
quantity of brown sheetings, Pillow Case Lin
ems, brown Table Damasks, Napkins, etc. We
ask particular attention to this department, for
these goods are bought in such manner as to
enable us to sell them LOWER than any concern
in the State Of Ohio. Stick pin there. Our
stock of everyday Domestic Dry Goods, we are
determined shall advertise for us. So oil you
who want anything in the line of Brown Sheet
ing, or Summer Stuff for Man or Boy, walk up.
and buy them CHEAPER AND BETTER than
ever you heard of. You SHOULD see our elegant
stock of SPRING and S U MINER DRESS GOODS.
Ladies we mean you now, andif you will take
look and hear the prices. we rest perfectly con-
fident in your usual good taste and Judgment,
that the cause of triumphant. Call and see US
twill do you good, whether you buy or not.
Remember the No. 6 on the column. -.llA1@
a, L MOULTON g. KING
WANTED-$l0,0 900 worth of whatever pro-
ductions you have for sale,no matter what, bring
IL on. Look out for a trade. april29-2m
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Cong essi0naI.

April observation-disclosures amend
menls against the Nebraska bill were pre-
sented. and petitions from Jews, in favo
OF securing religious freedom to all Amer
lcan citizens in Europe. The Senate
took up the bill appropriating 100000
TO procure suitable gold medals for ,hs
Captains of the ships Three Bells, Ant.
arctic and kilby, and to reward the Cap.
taIns and crews for gallant conduct, in
resculpg the survivors Of the wreck of the
San Francisco. Mr.. Gwin' moved ia
substitute an appropriation of $40, 900, fo,
the same purpose. Rejected. In the
House same day, Phillips got the floor,
ami spoke of the necessity Of passing the
Nebraska bill. Mr., Benton got the floor
when he had concluded, but gave way
with the understanding that he would
speak Tomorrow. Mr.. Harris, of Mis-.
sissippi, spoke on the Nebraska question,
and opposed the measure. An effort will
be made, to-day, to introduce new Ne.
braska bill into the House, when the
States will be called for Resolutions
The friends of the movement present il
as new measure, but it will be an old
acquaintance with new fgce, and essen.
TALLY the same as Douglas proposition.
The number of members being absent
may perhaps render the measure success
ful ; at least most strenuous efforts will
be made. The opponents Of the bill are
apprehensive Of the result. Benton has
prepared a long and singing speech in
opposition. and will try for the floor. His
speech will make seven columns of the
Globe.
26th-House was engaged in recon.
sider'ng Bennet's bill for equalising grant
Of land TO several states. In the Senate
Pierce reported bill appropriatlng s5,.
300 for the purchase of the portraits of
The firs' five Presidents to be placed in
The Presidents mansioa. Passed.
Plymouth advertiser. [volume] (Plymouth, Ohio) 1853-1988, 1854-04-29
THE SEARCH FOR SIR JOHN FRANKLIN


March 3lst The names of the officers and
crew Of the Erebus and Terror were struck
from the rolls of the British Navy. il
being considered by The Lords of the Ad
mlrlty, that they had died in the service.
In January last, when the announcement
of this intention was first made, LADY
Franklin addressed letter TO the board
protesting against the decision. She strong.
ly urged as reason why such an announce.
ment should moi be made, tina, an expedit.
ion, under, the direction of the Admiralty.
was already In the Arctic waters, and that
if it were wisdom 10 send the expedition,
il was proper to wait the result. 1t was
also urged that no evidence had even been
discovered of the destruction Of The ships,
and the supposition ably urged that Sir
JOIN Franklin and his party might be
alive The subject, was brought before
Parliament on the 4th inst. when Sir
James Graham, member of the Cabinet,
made on explanation:
''That he should neglect his duty if he
did not impose some limits on the search
after Sir John Franklin, which had now
been pro,racted for many years, and was
unhappily attended with great risk and
possibly loss Of life. He had not hitherto
thought it expedlent to suspend the send>
ing Of additional ships, or to refuse in.
curing additional expense, for he had
deemed it righ! in the present year TO send
some additional vessels both to the Ameri-
can and Eastern shores. A ship has been
sent TO Behring's Straits for the purpose
of communicating, if possible, with those
vessels which had passed three winters
within the ice. The House was aware
that two ships had entered Behring's
Straits in search of Sir John Franklin.
Captain Nacluro succeeded in effec,ine
his passage TO the Eastward, and the graf
flying intelligence had been received that
he was safe; but he regretted to add, that
with respect to Captain Collision, no in.
formation had been received, and great
anxiety, and mos. serious apprehensops
were entertained with respect to him.
[ lHear. He was last seen on the western
edge near Behring's Straits. and instruc-
t.ons had been sert, that if happily he
(Capt. Collison) should be safe, he should
at once leave The ice, and also all the
ships; but il any circumstances should
occur which might excite lingering hope
That assistance might yet be given to Sir
John Franklin, and that his safety might
still be secured--lhough there was hardly
in his, (sirJ. Graham'> opinion any hope
lelt with regard to the safety oil that gal.
liant officer and his companions-then
orders would be given for the prolonged
stay Tor the period of a year. But with
that single exception. it would mol be
consistent with his (Sir J. Graham's) duty
t, promise any Of her Majesty's chips for
the search.
Plymouth advertiser. [volume] (Plymouth, Ohio) 1853-1988, 1854-04-29

8eAWE learn from the Norwalk Reflector.
that the house of Mr. H. W. Cunningham, Of
East Clarksfeld, Huron County, was struck by
lightning on the morning of the Goth inst, al
about o'clock. The fluid first came in contact
with the chimney, throwing it to the chamber
foor from thence it passed to the stove, it split
ting the pipe in its way; from the stove it passed
| through the floor and under the house, shiyerine
| the former for several feet and tearing up the
| ground IN its course. 1t then entered a kitchen
that stood adjoining, Frustrated the chimney tore
open the stove pipe and removed the top of the
stove from its place.
A part Of the family wore sleeping tn the
chamber and part in the lower rooms, and
strange to say none of them were seriously in
jured, though they were all more or less sh ock-
cd. Mrs. Cunningham, by whom the above
facts were communicated to us, received quite
shock.
AsoTHER-From the Mansfield Herald we
learn that on last Saturday, the Union Meeting
House in Mffin Township, Richland County,
was struck by lightning about ten minutes after
the congregation had ben dismissed. The gable
end Of the building was knocked in, the pulpit
filled with the rubish, and the lamps knocked
down. One man remained in the building esca-
ped uniujured. ..
The large dwelling house just north of Hedges
and "eldon's ware house, belonging to Jabez
Cook Esq in Mansfield, was struck by lightning
on Saturday last. TheGuid struck the chimney
passed down the edge of theToof ran down one
OF the cornor posts, splitingitin its way, and
knocked out portion Of the cellar wall.
Plymouth advertiser. [volume] (Plymouth, Ohio) 1853-1988, 1854-04-29
Gen. LindsleV,

Gen. Lindsey, our Rep lesenta,ive, ha'
addressed letter 10 the editor of the Bay
CITY Mirror, in which he defines his po,
sition on the Nebraska question. We
would be glad to publish it entire, for il
is an able production, but our limited
space forbds. We will however, give
a brief synopsis Of it: Mr.. Lindsey
thinks that to any except those utterly
blinded by prejudice, his opposition to
the Douglas bill was perfectly plain--lha'
while among his constituents he told them
repeatedly, that he would be governed by
their wil-that he considers it his duty
to act precisely as majority of his con-
stiluents would were they in his position,
and il he cannot conscientously carry
out their will to resign and come home.
+ Were his views in this particular carried
out, there would scarcely ever be quo
rum.] When a question like the Ne.
braska bill is agi.ating the whole country,
he deems il bad policy to fores,all by
word or deed, clear and satisfactory ex-
preston OF the mind of those whom he
has the houor to represent. On speech
making Mr.. Lindsey expresses our views
exactly. He is of the opinion that it is
not necessary that member should de.
fine his position on every question that
arises, by speech-that it is not the 10.
quacious, noisy members who best sub
serve the interests of their constituents.
He concludes by expressing his firm de.
termination to pursue the path of duty,
unawed by the wantcn attacks of his
political enemies.
Plymouth advertiser. [volume] (Plymouth, Ohio) 1853-1988, 1854-04-29
Postage.

Oar exchanges from every part Of the
country, are particularly severe upon the
proposed increase Of the rates Of postage,
and they ought TO be, for never was there
. measure that will meet with such uni.
versal condemnation, from the friends OF
progress and education. The only plea
urged in favor of the bill is, that the Post
Office Department should defray its own
expenses. That the army and navy should
defray their yn expenses might be urged
with equal propriety. They are sup.
ported from the national treasury to pro-
tect our commerce, our coasts and from
tiers. The accommodation Of the people,
the diffusion of intelligence, and the en-.
coursgement of intercourse between all
parts Of the country, by cheap postage, is
equally public benefit; and, with a
treasury overiowipg, it is idle to urge
that the rates Of postage should be in
creased. The railroads and mail steam
srs are the only parties 10 be benefited
BY the change. The railroads receive
enormous sums for carrying the mails,
and tons Of books and documents are sent
free by members Of Congress and heads
Of departments; and to support this ex,
expense il seems the Committee in their
wisdom, have recommended that the great
mass Of the people, and readers of news
papers are 10 be taxed twice the present
rates on every letter or paper received.
If the members OF our National Legis-
la,ure have a grain of common sense,
or any fear of their constituents, they'll
kill this last imposition in short order.
Plymouth advertiser. [volume] (Plymouth, Ohio) 1853-1988, 1854-04-29

SPAlN.-Letters to the Tribune speak
OF disturbances as brewing in Spain, and
probable revolutions are the subject Of
speculation. The folio wing items came
by the last arrival:
Private letters from Madrid, ofthe 3Olh
ult., state that the Spanish Government
have declared that they will, in the pend
ing contest, maintain the strctest neural
ity.
"To give you mn idea" says private
letter in the Times, "of the state OF Spain
and its people. may mention IN incident
which took place on the Both, while the
guard was mounting before the palace of
The Queen Molher. A cart happened to
be passing before the house Of the British
Embassador, which is next to that of the
Queen, and the leading mule very natur-
ally was going straight on, the driver be-
ing behind, when he was stopped by a
bugler. who thrust bayohe. into the ami
mails nose.
The driver. who had been stopped by a
person speaking to him, ran up at once,
and without making the slightest ress.
tance, and while in the &C, Of urning the
cart into the Plaza behind the guard, Il
young officer-one Of that unhedgcd class
known in Spain as ofcialtos-happy, as
most people OF the kind are, to wet their
swords with the blood oflheir countryren,
walked up 10 the driver of the cart, and
cut him lover the heal, wounding him seve-
rely in the temple.
Plymouth advertiser. [volume] (Plymouth, Ohio) 1853-1988, 1854-04-29


ltis quite possible thai In me busy world
10 which we live, there are many intel,
ligeni, as. well as Philsn,hroplc individu.
als,who have never seriously brought their
minds TO examine the decided features
by which high and a low state Of NOR
al character Is distinguished, aud who
are consequently unarquaintrd with the
immense im Porisnce OF these characleris-
tits 10 the Sggrega e, as regards the well
being Of a community or a nsIinn.
Every one understands perfectly well
what Is mean, BY crime, and grea, adyan.
lnges which must accrue 20 a nation or
community where crime is prevented from
existing. very one understands too
shat Us meant by viciousiy disposed per.
son, thief, drunkard, or a ruffisn; and
every one Is aware of the importance of
restraining them as much as possible from
me indulgence of their vicious rropensi.
''es' and preserving society from the out.
RACES they be disposed to commit. The
real INJURY done BY individuals of this
description is however comporativ "
small 10 The evil which diffuses itself Iika
deleterious atmosphere am,np,, ali
ranks and classes of society, w6ereye
here exists general low state of moral
feeling; where principle is babilually
made 10 give place to expediency, and
where The question most uniformly asked
u.s. "how far will this serve my purpose"
rather than than how far is il consist.
'ant with the moral standing which would
govern mankind, if they would but OBJ.
serve the golden rule, or pluce themselves
IN the position of those they were abeut
10 deal with.
Tn every hand there is some selfish.
sordId or groveling motive which is not
calculated TO cell forth its like. Mean
or ungenerous action naturally produces
similar return. An act of dishonesty.
however Sigh, or however cloaked by
plausible excuses gives a sanction TO other
acts OF the same nature. a nd often IN n far
greater and more cuIpable extent than
was ever contemplated, rs the conse.
quences OF his own want Of high princi.
pies by him who Sc. the first bad examnle
AN act OF deception is equally fatal and
lar extending IN its results, and each and
all disseminating their avn poison thro'
society in degrees pronorlioned TO the in
huence of the individual with " hom they
originate, whether that influence flows
from rank, properly, religious station or
personal popularity. P.
Plymouth advertiser. [volume] (Plymouth, Ohio) 1853-1988, 1854-04-29
The Impending War.

Inc British nation is now realsing The
true probable nature of the war about to be
woged against Russia. Some time since
when war was imminent, but not declar
cd, the press Of England gave encourage.
ment to the nation, that after The exchange
OF few heavy blows, the hostile power,
would treat and conc! ude peace. This
opinion is not now entertained; but in its
place there is grave and sautary convic.
ton that struggle unequalled for lis
herceness and duration is at hand The
London Times, in on article of great pow.
e: and beauty, takes this view. [, calls
upon the young people of England, who
had that day heard war proclaimed in the
place where the merchants of all the ma,
lions Of the world are congregated, the
Royal Exchange, and who had seen two Of
the estates of The realm 60 IN procession
to assume the third of their support-
1t calls upon these. The young. to
treasure the recollection of these things
in their memories; for it says, that lhey
will probably have grown old. before the
world has seen the end of that, of which
this is the beginning.
This feeling which now obtains in
France and England not to underra,e the
nature Of the war nor the prowess
OF their antagonists, prove that those
nations are prepared to wage one of those
tremendous, enduring. and event(ul wars,
IN which The obstinacy, the consancy,
and the resources of The people are tried,
as we | as The courage of their sailors and
soldiers.
For the first time France and England
are allies. Every power of Europe has
fought alternative with one against the
other; sometimes with England agains,
France, sometimes with France against
England; but never, since the Crusades
have those nations fought together as al.
lies, These powers have coptended with
arms for centuries all over the world,-
The forests of North America, the plains
OF India, the Low Countries, and the
Peninsula hey have INDUCED with blood.
In the coming war the banners inscribed
with Fontenoy and Austeritz will aoa,
beside those which bear the scrolls Of
Detlingen and Waterloo. The Killed
Highlander will fight in this contest
shoulder to shoulder with The Grenadiers
OF France.-Ohio Statesman.
Plymouth advertiser. [volume] (Plymouth, Ohio) 1853-1988, 1854-04-29
The Ward Trial,

The trial of Mat F. and Robt. J.
Ward. for the murder of Prof. Butler, a
school teacher, at Louisville, is now pro.
grsssing at Eizobethtown, Hardin Co.,
Ky. As several months have elapsed
since the commission of the crime. a re.
capi,ulation of the circumstances attend
ing the tragedy, may be Of interest to our
readers. Rotert Ward the brother of
tbs murderer, an insolent and unruly bov,
attended the school of Prof. VIM. G. But.
Ter, mild, inoffensive and universally
beloved young man. For disobedience
Mr.. Butler punished young Ward. Mat.
F. Ward, an elder brother, on hearing
Of the affair, armed himself, and proceed
cd to the school room. Scarcely doz
on words were spoken, when Ward drew
. pistol and shot Butler, mortally wound.
Ing him.
Notwithstanding the murder was wit.
messed by the whole school, and was
committed without The slightes. provoca
iion, it is probable that the murderer will
escape, scot free. The Wards are DOS
ssesed Of boundless wealth, and as ,bev
are nt the head of the arisiocracy of Ken.
tucky, it is NOT to be presumed that ius.
tice can reach them. even to avenge a
eoh-bloo6adr ct1wsrtTg murder.
ESghtsan of psie aIusS etgaInent LAWYERS
OF tue Vest arg retained for the defence
and IN fucs, everything that money can do
hss besa dare to e,raaGs the assassin to es
cape ,he rersIsy of his crime.
Plymouth advertiser. [volume] (Plymouth, Ohio) 1853-1988, 1854-04-29
Benton & the Post ofics DEPARTMENT

Col Benton has notified his correspon>
dents TO send his letters, papers and doc
menls hereafter forwarded 10 hlm by
Adams Express. The Colonel has be.
came displeased about the ST. Louis Past
Office, and has established Benton Mail
between Washington and ST. Louis. The
Post Master General informs him lha, he
may legally send and receive his mail If
he can ge; it done without charge. A
correspondent in the Pittsburgh Gazette,
makes some remarks in connection with
this fact, says 1.-THE opponents Of low post
age are making strenuous efforts 10 in,
crease the rate. The paying routes are
taxed to support those that don't pay. The
free States, the cities and town and pop
ulous districts, are TO be taxed 10 keep up
splendid lines of post coaches carrying
nothing at all on routes at the South and
South West, and through comparative
wilderness, which pay nothing. The Post
Office ought no. 10 be supported by The
Government. Let the country be taxed
to support it. But as 10 us who write and
receive great many letters, why may
not we declare our independence as we'll
as Mr.. Rontrn. IfAJans g. Co. can car
ry Benton mail from Washington to ST,
Louis without loss, why can they not do
1t Tor The community. Let us commence
an agitation for free mails, for those who
choose to support them independent of the
Government.
The Sandusly Register in commenting
on the above, says tha, if Mr.. Olds does
succeed in forcing his bill through, in
creasing the rates of postage, we predict
that there will be private mail routes es>
tablished throughout all the principal
thoroughfares in the Northern and East
ern States. Our routes support themselves
richly and pay large surplus in the trep.
sury OF the Department; snd yet because
the California mails and the mails ,hro'. |
ont the Sou hern States don't pay ne
are be taxed with additional postage for
their sus enance! Perhaps this is justice
but we cannot SO recognise it. 1t is bad
enough to pomper the South by succumb-
ing TO their every wish, but when we are
asked TO be openly taxed for their sole
benefit, we think the injustice merits some
loud remark. Ii Mr. Ods' bill does pass
may private enterprise interfere and es-
tabllsh penny post.
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INCREASE OF SITvEp -Thn yu,.

INCREASE OF SILvER.-The WASHING.
ton Union states that I'D. Cosmenil, ESQ.
of the Treasury Department delivered n
few days since at The mint in Philadslnbis
fity-two tons ofingots of silver the value
OF which is one and quarter millions Of
dollars. The government purchased Mexi.
can lngots of silver amounting 10 two mil
lions Of dollars at per ct. premium three
quarters ofa million of which were Ief
al the mint in New Orleans. The obiec, OF
of the purchase of this amount of sive,
is to increase the supply Of silver change,