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The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1860-07-26
An AhnIifianist Qnizzed.

Under this caption Holly..Springs Mis-
sissippi CORE speni Of he Memphis En-
quirer, relates The following anecdote:
The following amusing scene actually
occurred last snmmer between citizen of
orr towa and Yankee on board of one OF
the norh hern sleamboats perhaps on The
Hudson.
Our Southern sGiend discovered dis.
position in very &c ell looking man on
board to open chat with him. and moth
ing 10th to hear what his friend had TO say,
indicated by his manner that he wias ap-
proachable; when the following dialogue
ensued:
Yankee-Well, sir, wish to AJAX you
one question. hope ii will give mo Of
fence?
Southerner-C Certainly not; will hear
YOU with pleasure.
Y--Wel. sir. is it true that they work
negroes in the plow at the South?
ST. will answer you in the favorite
method of your countrymen, by asking
you question or two.
VI admit the right. sir.
S--How many negro men do you sup
pose it would require 70 draw large ose
horse plow?
eY-Well, l suppose. SIX or seven. say
seven.
What are they wosth Der head?
VI guess about $500.
S-That would be Sl,50O. Now, what
would one large, strong horse cost?
VI guess about 500.
Upon this the Southerner looked little
quizzical at his neighbcr, who without
waiting to hear tie conclusion, started and
stammered.
WeH-I kReW-it scas iie'
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1860-07-26
On a StearabCat.

Hoosier (stepping up to Down Easter How
are We, stranger bound to Moo Leans, 'spect
What mout be your business Want to buy some
corn or oats p
Yankee Tolerable, thank We, how be your
self Bound to no place in particular. In for
any kind Of trade
Hoosier- What kind of trade hev ye 2
Yankee Wall. it's patent right
Hoosier- Patent right for what p
Yankee Patent right for making all kinds OF
seeds out of wood, from sacll-bark down TO grass
seed. Have also patent right for mirage life
prcserver.'
Hoosier-' Meerage-what's meerage p
Yankee-It's machine to be fixed on the front
of locomotive or steamboat, with refectors oi
great power, to show the image of anything ahead
no matter how far it be of-anything under a hun
dred miles,
Hoosier -' Don't say Aud are yer the invent
or p
Yankee be-
Hoosier-' You're horse. What mout yel
name be .
Yankee Coffin
Hoosier-' Herd tell of your family. Your arc
relation of the man that invented wooden ham:
and plaster-paris shoe-nails. Had brother once
hadn't you, that got accidentally choked with
rope round hisneck 2
Yankee Knew the man--wasn't brother
only second cousin to my wife's sisters auus
brothers cousin But what might your name be ?
Hooseir-' 1t might be Smith, but it amt. Cal
-culate ,.s Caster
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1860-07-26

1t is not always the most ragged man
that is thu most shabby fellow.
Hypocrites are beings of darkness dis
guized in garments of light
Galvanic batteries--A young and pretty
wonan's eyes.
Error ceases to be dangerous when rea
son is left free 10 combat 1t.
To prevent the -mell of cooking in
house, have nothing for breakfast, and
warm it over for dinner and for supper.
The Ohio Democratic State Conveation
was almost unanimously for Dougias--on-
ly two votes agains. him.
Would you say that a lady was dressed
"loud," who was covered from head to
foot with bousals?
A Fireman's Toast. The Ladies'
Their eyes siadle the only fame We can
not extinguish. and against which there is
no insurance
Money and time are the heaviest burdens
OF life and the unhappiest of al. mortal
are those who have more Of either than
they know how to use.
Mr.. Daniel Fuller, aged 80, and Mrs.
Sarah Gill, aged re years, were married
recently. at Niles, Michigan. The gay
young couple are almost totally deaf. and
the officiating Justice bad to scream like
I. locomotive to make them hear the cere-
mony.
The Appleton Wisconsin, Crescent
states. that u. a late Douglas ratification
meeting in that city over one hundred
men were seer marching in the torch light
procession who voted tor Fremont in
1856, aud who are now enthusiastic for
the Little Giant.
1t may not be generally known that the
highest speed ever attained by horse
flesh was four miles iE eleven and q half
minutes, or at the rate of thiriythree
miles an hour. The highest speed of the
locomotive, well authenticated, was on one
of The English liens. at the rate of seven
ty. three miles an hour.
The venerable Lyman Beecher now in
the eighty-fourth year Of his age. is liv-
ing in Brooklyn. near the residence of his
son, in the enjoyment of good health and
spirits. With the exception of a slight
deafness and weakness of the limbs. the
gentleman is as bright, lively and hope
ful as when tea years younger.
Herr Bltz selected from the audience a
bright little fellow to assist him in his
experiments. Sir said he, do you think
that could put the dollar which the lady
holds into your coat pocket?'
No. said the boy, confidently.
Think not?
Il know you could'n said The little
fellow, with great. .frmuess.'
Why not?'
Cause the pocket is all torn aut
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1860-07-26
a CaId----o 0 Sympathy for Boilers.

indianapolis, July 10, 1850.
EDITOR DAILY SESTxEL-A friend of mine has
shown me Z printed circular purpoTting TO emana,e
from the friends Of Messrs. Breckenridse and Lane
calling on Nationa! Democrats 10 meet at tie
)art house, on July II, 1850. for the purpose OF
organizing tie party, among the signatures to
which found my name.
While have always recognized Vice President
Breckenridge anGGen. Lane IS eminent statesmen,
as fearless and able champions of the glorious
Demcc mtic party. must be permitted to say that
il is with sorrow that see those heretofore relia
be Democrats allowing themselves TO be placed at
4 head OF movement which, in my humble
opinion places them outside OF the organization of
the National Democratic parsy-and believing as
7 do that every true Democra. is bound to support
the regular nominee, have AMI can have no
sympathy with such movement, have been
for Douglas from the besinning-am now and
intend, the best of my abilities, to labcS for the
election of Stephen 4. Douglas 10 the highest of
ice in the gift of the American people. reccg
nize in Judge Douglas The able, fearless and true
exponent of what have been taught to believe
are Democratic principles.
Ii is needless 70 say that never signed or au-
thorizei any one to sign that call for me.
My watch-wold in the coming contest is Doug
las anI Johnson. Truly yours,
JOHN cAHiLL,
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1860-07-26
July 10, 1850.

CONVERTS TO DEXocRACy.-Some Of the papers
that Eave left the support Of the Democratic party
and gone Off with the secedeIs take exception to
the fact reported on all sides that many who have
heretofore acted with the Black Republicans are
now cut for Douglas; they alice to believe that
..rose who have heretofore been in the wrong has
contaminating and banefll influence. 1t is doubt
less ms.rnful fact for these to contemplate, that
former interventionsts having learned the falsity
of their doctrine, should desert and come upon
the only true tenable ground, just as they are re
ceiving such acquisition 10 their belief; but
mournful as it is, it must be looked in the face
Il is far better for men to leave false doctrine
and come to the true one, than to leave the true
and go to the false. The Democracy are glad to
receive acquisitions TO their ranks from all guar
tiers, and they are now receiving them By scores
and hundreds and thousands. For every man who
leaves the Democracy and goes off with the sece-
ders to the intervent;on;sts. there viii be dozen
who wiz leave that unexploded humbug and come
to the only true position, non-nterference by Con-
gress with slavery in the Territories and in the
District of Columbia. They will be all gladly re.
ceived, notwithstanding the converts to inter
vention do not like it--DetToa Free Press.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1860-07-26
nrThe list OF disasters Oh the westsr

EET TIE list OF disasters on the western
rivers since the incoming of the present
year has already assumed terrible proper
lions. During this time. only six months.
upwards of one hundred Ives have beeu
lost, one million and half Of dollars lost,
three serious explosions have occurred.
forty -four boats have been snagged. seven
teen burnt, five lost and injured by collis'
ion. twenty STEAMBOATS, lost or crippled in
storms, and one hundred and iheleen
harges, coal boats, and other hatboals lost
bv storm. The number cf serious acci-
dents sums up TO two hundred and twenty
one
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1860-07-26

JspeE MATTHEws--The telegraph says that
Judge Stanly Matthews head has fallen. The
reason is curious one, and, of course, is not the
correct one, as Judge Matthews Is not delegate
at Baltimore, nor was he there as an outsider He
is no doubt removed, and why Old Buck cid not
act sooner is mystery to the Judge himself
Though faithful, able and prompt officer, he had
no hesitation in declaring his preferences for Doug
las. That was his sin.-Cincinnati Enquirer.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1860-07-26
a3- The Hon. John w. NoelI, of Missouri, is on

B The Hon. John w. NOEL, of Missouri, is out
for Douglas and Johnson. He says:
Whatever individual preferences may have cx-
listed among the Democrats before the nomination,
after i. is made no Democrat ought to hesitate in
conforming his action to the usages of the party.
Believeing as do, that Douglas and Johuson have
been regularly nominated by the regular Demo
cratic Convention, l shall, from this time to the
November election, give whatever of energy and
abilities possess to the election of the reg
ular ticket
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1860-07-26

OWNERSHIP OF OYsTERBEDs--St Mary <
county. Maryland. is nnade upof the sharp
peninsula formed by the Chesapeake Bay
on the east. and tie bay of Estuary.
through which the Potomac enpties, on
the southwest. The shoal water to the
distance of miles has always heretofore
been treated as public property. to which
all persons resorted 10 fish for oysters
A company Of FIVE persons has taken a
warrant from the Maryland Land Office.
and located 100000 acres of This shoal
water. intending to claim it as private
property. The sand and gravel war of the
Pittsburgh River bed was nothing in com
parison with the Chesapeake Bay war
The citizens are almost in arms to defend
their rights and. in fact. this comp pany
has had to stop It's surveys until some le-
gal interference is obtained. If this at
Tempt at monopoly succeeds. our oyster
eaters are likely to have TO pay higher for
the bivales.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1860-07-26

From MIss,ssrPrr.-An intelligent correspond
ent, says the Ft Wayne Seatinel, writes from the
Yazoo district, Mississippi, that the secessions,s
will be certainly beaten in Mississippi. For TWEEN.
tyfve years, he says. he has mingled in the polit
ical sfairs of the State. and he knows whereof he
writes. lie sconGdent that the Douglas electoral
ticket VIII receive ten thousand majority. JeG.
Davis was once beaten by that majority as Ii Sc
cession candidate for Governor, when the disunion
sentiment vas stronger than it is now, and what
has ever ,een done can be done again He has
every confidence the disunienists will be more
thoroughly whipped than ever before.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1860-07-26

uA poet out West, says: 1t is a world of
bliss fenced in with pretty girls.-Erchange.
If the above is true, and we .hculd be so fortu.
nate as to get there we intend to ask ernission to
sleep in the fence corner.-Erchange.
Being married man we are non -committal ,and
therefore would like to be considered "on The
fence"
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1860-07-26
ADVERTISING:

One square 90 Brewer ems or less, three weeks
less, $500: each additional insertion % cents.
Longer advertisements in proportion-less thai
balfa square to be charged as half square, and
ever half square to be charged as whole square.
A liberal deduction viii be made on advertise
ments inserted longer than one month.
u Legal ad advertisements must be paid for in
advance, or satisfactorily secured.
u The above terms will be strictly adhered to
iu every instance.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1860-07-26

Ry-A letter from Utah says: Truly
this is an en.icing country. Human life is
at discount, and nen are killed here as
partrid ges in tie States Murder is reduced
to science. Sometimes man VIII be
shot with from twenty to forty buckshot
from double barreiled towing piece.
This was the case with the notorious Joa-
quinn Johnsion, lately killed in the city.
Sometimes cooked Derringer carried in
the pantaloons pocket. is made a sort OF
masked battery. When shooting has be-
come too tame, the knife becomes favor
lite weapon, and man Is literally carved
up.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1860-07-26

GFrom all parts of the country we hear Of val
liable aid coming to the Douglas ranss. Amos
Cogswell, the speaker of the Black Republican
House of Representatives in Minnesota last win
ter, has given formal notice to the Central Com
mittee that he no longer act with the section
al organization. Cyrus Lowell, another prominent
Black Republican speaker, has already given no.
tice to the Black Republicans to be counted out.
He goes with the Democracy.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1860-07-26

The Logansport Pharos. of the llth
inst, says. Ths crops were never better
in this county. The wheat is near
ly al! cut. and yields largely, of the best
quality, and SO far as we have heard has
not been troubled in any section by the
fly or rust. Oats are fine, aud Grass
yields well. The corn is growing luxu-
riantly. and viii yield crop uuheard Of
before. even upon the rich soil of the Wa
bash Valley.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1860-07-26
81 East Washington street
For the Daily Sentinel.

For the Daily Sentinel.
4 CARD FROM DR. J. W. RHoaDs.--I find my
name attached to a ca,i for Boilers Convention
OF the friends of Breckenridge and Lane, to be
held on Saturday next Inever signed such a call.
DO not approve of it. but the contrary intend to
vote fol ,sae regular nominees, Douglas and John
SON do not attach any blame. however, to my
PERSONA friends, udge Morrison, DIR. Dunlap,
John ~ Talbot, John r. Elder, and others, or
question their ds;nterestcd patriotism.
J. w. RHOADS, NJ. D.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1860-07-26

An INVENTION FOR MILKING Cows.-Among the
feats of ingenuity performed by our countrymen
is the invention of machine for milking cows,
lately patented by l.. o. Colvin, of Fallen county
in this State. Whoever has read the account Civ
en- some years since in the Knickerbocker, of the
Pcnstlitc Hen Persuader, will find the marvellous
properties of that imaginary instrument almost
equal.ed by the real one of which we speak.
-Four sockets receive the four teats of the COW,
and the operator, seated beside the COW, with the
pail between his knees, works two small air pumps,
one on each side, which drain the teats by pro-
cess ike that of nature, drawing but the milk, and
releasing the teats alternately, by short intervals
of suction. This method has the advantage of the
common one in cleanliness, and still greater ad-
vantage in expedition, for it milks three cows, at
least, in the time which would be needed for one
if MIXED by the hand.
friend who has tried the instrument on his
own COWS assures US that the experiment was
highly satisfactory. The animals did not seem to
be incommoded by its operation, or to dislike it
any more than the usual way.-N. Y. Ere. Post
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1860-07-26

DEATH FROM FRIGHT.-We learn that a
little son of d. B. Knight, near Middle
bury. aged about nine years, oiei few
days since from the effect Of being fright
ened. while gathering strawburries in the
neighborhood, in company with another
little boy. Ii is said the owner Of the
land seeing them on his premases. threat
end TO shoot aud set his dog on them
when they ran home. which MAS a good
distance from the place. When they
reached their homes the son Of Mr. Knight
was perfectly wild and insane. aid talked
abou! the man shooting him, and imagin-
ed lie saw the dog coming after him.
The poor little fellow continued in this
delirious state a few days, when death re-
leived him from his suderings-- Goshen
Tines
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1860-07-26
a. w. PORTER,

Attorney at Law, Notary Public and Real Estate
Agent. Knox, Stark county, Ind. Collection
ofdebts, payment oftaxes, and al legal business
promptly attended TO
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1860-07-26
DISCOVERY OF GIeANrlcHUMAN REMAINS


DISCOVERY OF GIGANTicHUMAN REMAINS.
Mr. A l.. jerks. Of Minnesota, has been
exploring the interior Of some mounds near
Winona, and in one OF them at the depth Of
Eve or six feet, the remains of seven or
eight human skeletons, of very large size.
One thigh bone measured three feet in
length. The under jaw was one inch wider
than that of any other man in the State.
(probably actual measurement y He also
found clam shells, pieces of ivory OF bone
rings. pieces of kettle made of earth and
coarse sand. There were at the neck of
one Of the skeletons, teeth two inches in
length by one-half % three four,hs of an
inch in diameter, with holes drilled into
the sides. and the ends polished with a
groove around it. Also, an arrow, FIVE
inches long by one and half wide, stuck
through the back, near the backbone and
one about eight inches long stuck into the
left breast. Also. the blade of copper
ha,chet. one and half inches wide a. the
edge, and two inches bong. This hatchet
was found stuck in the skull Of the same
skeleton. The mound is about goo feet a
bove the surface ef the Mississippi.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1860-07-26
YSICIANS.
DR.. 7. A. BCRTCN,

Phys;cian and Su' ge m office over Pershings Co.'S
Drug Store Ia Dr.. A. o. B0rton's Dental
Rooms. Michigan street, east side corner CT
Gano. where he NAV be consulted during Office
hours.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1860-07-26
CHAPTER IL

He placed "For President, STEPHEN
A DOUGLAS, at the head of his paper-
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1860-07-26
CHAPTER |.

The editor Of the Democracy was appoint
Census Marshal for a part of Summit Coun :
ty'
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1860-07-26
a Lesson to Young Hen and Ladies.

The Buffalo Republic relates a case that
contains a moral Tor the consideration Of
young people. Not many years ago there
were tWo orng men III hat city, cne OF
whom was the Sen cf a rich Elan, and
whose ipiishments consisted Ia be-
ing able to dress well, and having a rich
father. On the other hand. the other OF
the young men was mechanic, working
twelve hours day at bis trade, and de-
voting four TO study and the improvement
of his mind. Both young men were in
love with young lady who mad wealthy
relations AMI anticipatioas. The me-
chanic. although for a time snubbed and
rebuiied, kept on in his attentions, deter
mined TO overcome her prejudices, while
the fop twisted his mustsche in anticipated
success aud fairly captiva:ed the lady with
bis expensive dress and habit. The me-
chanic kept on. however, until lie over
heard her say that she would never marry
man who was in the habit of doing some
thing for living, when his visits were
suddenly discontinued The young lady
married the fop, and their two fortunes
together were fine Independence. To-
day the young mechanic is worth hun
d'ed thousand dollars or more, has low
ing wife and several charming children,
has retired from business aud is doing
nothing. To day the fop is az Auburn,
clad in parti- colored raiments doing some
thing. if picking stones is called doing
something, while his wife and sickly child
ren are in the poor house, depending upon
charity. This story is lot only true. but
bears moral with 1t, and that is do
something and never be ashamed Of the
faculty that can bring bread and happiness
from The earth, and air. or the water To
those Who have been brought up TO moth
ing, we trust this moral yarn will have a
significance, proving that idleness, instead
of money il the root all evil
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1860-07-26


THE CeMrxG CRors-U uder this head the New
York World says:
A crop is coming that will start our idle ships,
and make the looms fly. The season IN Europe,
especially in England, has been unfavoratle, and a
large deficiency is reckcned on with certainty !;
some say as much as four millions Of quarters in
Great Britain. Already the corn dealers of this
country are getting hold of the reniainde- of the
old crop with view to foreign shipment, and it is
stated that the expectation for the last six months
this wear, exceed. last year by two and half mill
ions of bushels.
The west IS wretchedly in debt, aud consequent
y, trade suffers. There are tricksters there, as
there are everywhere but, in the main, the wes-
tern traders are honest. hard working men. But
even moderate capitalists there have been exhaus
ted by the failure or partial failure, of three
cessive crops. This will surprise who has
travelled with ordinary intelligence through the
States of Iowa and Illinois. Things look very
bright and hopeful now, however, everywhere. 1t
will be year of jubilee for those impoverished
farmers W 10 "come, bringing their sheaves with
them," ard pay up their debts. And they will
have all the country in their JOY, for the payment
of every class of debts, all the way to the banks
which lent the money to first hands depends upon
their success. The foreign demand will, of course
greatly enhance the prices of wheat and corn
While the exporter will manage to secure the lion:
share of this advantage, yet it cannot fail 10 be
largely renunerative to the farmer, and helpful Il
cur whole world.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1860-07-26

THE editor of the Ackron Ohio Democ-
racy, tells the following in his last paper:
ATALE--"FoUNDaD on FACT,
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1860-07-26

1TAn alderman having grown enormously far
while in Office, a wag wrote on his back 'Wi-
dened at the expense of the corporation
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1860-07-26

ALL FOR DouGLAs.-The Rushville Jacksoxiqn,
the paper long and ably edited by the late John
l.. Robinson, and still conducted by his friend and
former partner, raises tbs Douglas banner to its
mast head. and viii give the nominees of the Ma
tional Convention cordial support.
The Democratic Herald. published at Franklin,
Johnson county. strong administration paper,
likewise promptly puts up the names of Douglas
From present appearances every Democ-atic pa
per in the State, without regard to its anteeedenis
VIII yield hearty support to the regular nominees
of the Democratic party. This is as it should be-
In such crisis as this the Democracy of Indiana
should present to the enemy united front, and not
permit their strength, which should be concentra-
tod against the Black Republicans to be FILTERED
away in senseless and useless quarrels among them
seives.--Neac Albany Ledger.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1860-07-26
.. !. VIVA 1,

Phvscian.-P lrticular attention paid
to obstetric prae5ic, AMI chronic diseases OF
women, and diseases OF children. office over |.
Pslmer's store. corner Michigan and Laporte
streets. whe he N l4v he consulted at al hours
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1860-07-26
CHAPTER III.

The Administration .'cuf off his head of.
THE END