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The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1860-07-12
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WASHINGTON June 20. lip NJ

WASHINGTON June 20, ii Il. Nj.
My DEAR SIR: l learn there is imminent
danger that the Democratic party will be
demoralized, if not destroyed, by the
breaking up of the Conviction. Such
result would inevitably expose the country
to the perils of sectional strife between the
Northern and Southern partizans of Con-
gresslonal Intervention upon the subject of
slavery in the Territories. | firmly and
conscientiously believe that there is no
safety for the country, no hope for tn
preservation of the onion. except by
faithful and rigid adherence to the doc
trines of non-intervention by Congress
with slavery in the Territories. Interven-
ton means disunion. There is no differ
ence in principle between Northern and
Southern intervention. The one intervenes
for slavery, and the other against slavery,
but each appeals to the passions and pref
udices of his own section against the peace
OF the whole country and the right of self
government by the people of the Terrific
ries; hence the doctrine of non>interyens
ton must be maintained at all hazards; but
while can never sacrifice the principle,
even TO attain the Presidency. | will cheer
fully and joyfully sacrifice my self to main
tain the principle. If. therefore, you and
my other friends, who have stood by me
with such heroic firmness at Charleston
and Baltimore, shall be of the opinion that
the principle can be preserved. and the
unity and aScendency OF the Democratic
party maintained, and the country saved
from the perils of Northern abolitionism
and Southern disunion, by Withdrawing
my name and uniting upon some other
non-mtervenlion, Union loving Democrat,
L beseech you to pursue that course. Do
not understand me as wishing to dictate to
my friends. have implicit confidence in
your and their patriotism, Judgment, and
discretion. Whatever you may do in the
premises will meet my hearty approval
but | conJure you TO look with an eye sin
gle to the safety and welfare of the country,
and without the slightest regard to indi>
yidual interests or aggrandizement. Ny
interests will be best promoted, and my
ambition gratifed and motives indicated,
by that course on the part of my friends
which will be most elfectual in saving the
country from being ruled or ruined by
sectional party. The action of the Charles
ton Convention, in sustaining me by SO
large majority on the platform, and des-
ignating me as the first chosen of the party
for the Presidency, is all the personal tri-
umph | desire. This letter is prompted
by the same motives which induced my
dispatch four years ago, Withdrawing my
name from the Cincinnati Convention.
With this knowledge of my opinions and
wishes, you and other friends must act
upon your own convictions of duty
Very truly your friend.
[Signed. IS. A. DOUGLAS"
To Hon. VIM. A. Richardson, Baltimore
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1860-07-12

MAINE TO BE REDEEMED. The news
from Maine is most cheering. At the la;e
Democratic State Convention in Portland,
consisting of seven hundred and fifty del
egates, the nomination of Douglas and
Johnson was ratified with entire una
nimity and amid tie greatest enthusiasm.
The Portland correspondent of the Boston
Herald says:
The delegates from all parts of the State
bring encouraging news of Democratic
conversions. They say that the watch
words, Douglas and Popular Sovereign
ty,' have revived the hopes while they
have strengthened the hands of the party
and it seems as if the old times were come
again. Voters are coming back i'll flocks,
full of Joy to find themselves able again to
be Democrats. Those members of the
Northern press who have deserted the
National standard. are denounced by tie
party in terms more earnest than polite,
from the seacoast to the backwoods.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1860-07-12
FAYETTEvILLE ARR, Thursday july 5.

FAYErrEvILLE ARR. Thursday July 5.
By the Overland Mail, we learn that
the official and reported returned from
twelve counties in Oregon, give the Dem
ocratic candidates for Congress ,032 votes
The counties yet to be heard from are
Wasco, Polk. Curry, Cooz, Columbia,
Clataop and Tillsmooee. which last year
cast 752 Democratic and 600 Republican
votes.
Material changes have taken place this
years. in counties heard from, some show
ingRepublican gains on last year, and 9th
ers material Republican losses conse :
quently both parties are hopeful of secur
ing the member Of Congress.
Such a Legislature, Republican and An
ii Lecompton Democratic. has been elect
cd, as will insure the defeat of Gen Lane,
and Delazon Smith for re- election to the
U. S. Senate. Heretofore strongly Dem
ocratic, and the residence OF Delazon
Smith, ha. elected four members of the
Legislature hostile to Lane and Smith.
Douglas county gave the Democratic Con-
gressional Candidate 1s6 majority. but
elected two Republican Representatives
to the Legislature.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1860-07-12
Later from Pixies Peak.

~. Joseph, July 4.
BY the Pike'S Peak express which ar.
rived here last night, we have the follow
ing advices
Denver City. June 26.--Hadley, who
was arrested for the murder of J. B. Cord
last Thursday, was tried on Saturday and
found guilty of murder in the first degree,
and sentenced to be hung the Monday fol-
lowing.
A petition was circulated for signatures
to obtain some amelioration Of his SEN
tence. Reliable citizens signed it. Sun
day morning 1t was rumored that the pris
oner had escaped, but did not appear 20 be
credited till noon, when it was found to be
the case. Hadley was last seen nearly
twelve miles from here on the Platte.
Little or no excitement was made for
his re arrest.
Considerable indignation was manifested
towards those having him in charge, and
"a meeting Is TO BE- called to investigate the
matter. 1t is thought to be contrived
plan between his friends and the officers
to permit him to escape.
Complaints of numerousIndian depretia-
tons on ranches or small parties OF indi-
siduals who are unarmed. Stock is stolen
and killed. Persons stripped Of all in
their possessions, even to their CLOTHING.
No lives are known 10 have been taken by
the Indians yet, although many threats
have been made
News from The mines unimportant. Bu-
slness very dull.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1860-07-12
WASHINGTON, June 22-91 A. NJ.

AsHINGToN, June 22-95 A. Nj.
To Dean Richmond, Chairman of Del
egation, baltimore: The steadiness with
which New York has sustained me will
justify a word of counsel The safety of
the cause is the paramount duty of every
Democrat. The unity of the party and
the maintenance of its principles inviolate
are more important than the election or
defeat of any individual. If my enemies
are determined to divide and destroy the
Democratic party, and, perhaps, the coun-
try, rather than sec me elected, and if the
unity of the party can be preserved. and
its time honored principles maintained, and
its ascendancy perpetuated by dropping
my name and uniting upon some o,her re-
liable non intervention and Union,loving
Democrat, | beseech you. in consultation
with our friends, to pursue that Course
which will save the party and the coun-
try. without regard to my individual in
terests. mean all this letter implies
Consult freely and act boldly for tie right
Signed. S. A. DOUGLAS
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1860-07-12
Burlington. Iowa. July 6,

LYNCH LAW IN Iowa letter from
Fairfield, Iowa. to the Hawkeys states that
John Kephart. the murderer Of Mrs. Jane
Willis and her two children, was lynched
yesterday. About $50 men from the vi
cinity of Batavia, where the victims were
found, organized on horseback and came
into Fairfield at 10 o'clock in the morning
and rode to the court house and Jail, where
themutdrer was confined, and surrounded it..
The citizens rapidly assembled. The coun-
tyjudge and several citizens addressed and
urged them to let the law take its course.
This was Of no avail. They said they had
come for Kephart and would have him, and
they had erected his scaffold and dug his
grave. They then took a scantling and
battered down the doors to his cell and
carried him quietly to the place where the
crime was comitted and there hung him.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1860-07-12
Arrival Of the Overland Hail.
ST. IOUIS .Julv =

~, OF. LOUIS, July D.
The telegraph line was completed TO
Gazetteville, The overland coach with San
francisco dates to June 18th, arrived at
that point at six O'clock this morning.
The following are the names of the tbrough
passengers--J. w. Hutchinson. &. Kittle.
w. Tallach and c. Gallons. This is the
largest mail brought overland.
The excitement in Oregon in regard to
gold discoveries in the Maymbrees contin.
ues. Many had left Tusson for the mines
and more preparing to start.
All the members of the provincial GOV
eminent had left. Gold and talk of the
mines was on every tongue on the road
A number IF persons who had been 10
the dlggings and heard the various reports
some were leaving, pronouncing the whole
thing a humbug. Others said they in.
tended to go back after the set in. AT
last account Is there were but few pools
sufficient to pan in, and even drinking wa
ter WAS very scarce. The entire section
OF country in which these mines are is a
desert, producing nothing upon which
men or beasts can subsist.
The above information was obtained
from Mr.. Hutchinson, one of the passen-
gers.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1860-07-12

G1- James Dunn, of Elkhart, some
time since made application to the Coun-
ty Commissioners for a license To sell Ii
quor. The application WAS refused, where
upon an appeal was made to the circuit
court The circuit court decided that il
had no right to entertain an appeal from
the commissioners in such ease, w en-
1t was appealed to the supreme court.
where the latter decision was reversed
1t will now be necessary for the circuit
court TO decide either in favor of or against
granting license.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1860-07-12
Democratic Convention for tho Ninth Con-
gressional District.

Pursuant to a call of the Central Committee the
Democracy of the Ninth Congressional District,
met in Convention in the Seminary Grove, in Ply
mouth, on w ednesday, July llth, 1860, at ii o.
clock a. m.
A. E. Draper on behalfof the Central Commit
tee called the Convention to order by nominating
5. A. HALL, Of Cass, as President Of the Conven-
ton.
The President stated the object of the meeting
to be the nomination of candidate for Congress.
On motion, the Democratic. Editors of the Dis
trict were chosen Secretaries of the Convention:
On mo'Ion Of ]. A. Graham, Vice Presidents
appointed by the delegates from. each county.
On motion of ]. c. Walker, of Laporte, COM
mttee of one from each county appointed by
the Chair to draft resolutions expressive Of the
sense of the Convention, as follows:
Miami, J b. Fulwiler; Cass, S. A, Hall Lake,
Job d. Bunnell Porter, T. A. E. Campbell /;
Laporte, J. C. Walker st. Joseph, A. E. Draper;
Marshall, VIM. Hughs Starke, J. S. Bender !;
Fulton, E.A. Banks:
On motion of E. A. Banks, resolved that the
Secretaries of this Convention report the repre-
sentation of the several counties, taking as ba-
Sis the Democratic vote in 1858, giving to each
county one vote for each 100 votes and one for
eacL fraction of so.
On motion of. b. Fuwiler, the Convention ad-
journed until one O'Clock pm
AFTERNOON SESSION.
The Convention met pursuant to adjournment.
Mr.. Graham on the Committee of apportionment
reported the following which was concurred in
RATIO OF REPRESENTATION.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1860-07-12

1Jhaving been away from home most of the
time since our last issue-the Congressional Con,
vention being held here yesterday, and being con-
cerned in it, and going to La Porte in the evening
these with many other things, i'll health nclu-
ded, have kept us from paying the attention to our
paper this week that We should. We are now a,
homo. where We expect TO remain many weeks
The nominations are nearly all made now, and We
shall contribute our mite toward electinz them
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1860-07-12

Missouri Democratic candidates
for Governor and Lieutenant Governor in
Missouri have both declared that they are
for Douglas and Johnson. Senator Green
and the 226 Danites Of ST. Louis, have
declared their intention to defeat the nom
inees Of the party. Mr.. Green is evident
ly prepared to bid adeiu to the u S. Sen
ate
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1860-07-12

ES- The Memphis Appeal hoists the
Democratic fag--Douglas and Johnson.
1t delayed in the hope the Seceders would
see their folly, but feeling sure of being
right. it goes ahead with them for tho reg
ular nominees.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1860-07-12

NoMINArIoN FOR JoiNT REPREsENTATIvE.-At a
meeting of tho delegations at the Kendslvie
Convention, from the counties Of Elkhart and
Lagrange, says the Goshen Democrat Mr.. John +.
McDevitt of Haw Patch, Lagrange county, was
unanimously nominated for Joint Representative
The selection is good one. Mr.. McDevitt is an,
enterprisng and enlightened citizen. who would do
honor to any constituency which might select him
as their Representative.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1860-07-12

MAssACHUsETTs.-Tke Greenfield Dem>
ocrat and Lawrence Sentinel two papers
that started out for Breckenridge and Dis
union, have hauled down that flag and run
up tho banner Of tho Democratic nominees,
Douglas and Johnson. The editor of the
Sentinel, though federal officeholdcr says
that no cannot and will not repudiate reg
ular nominations or defy the popular sen :
timent in his county.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1860-07-12
Indiananol1s Inlv &

DESTRUCTIVE FIRE-A fire last night en-
tirely destroyed the clothing store of Layer
Bros. Loss $4,000; insured for $4,000.
Tho hardware store of j. B. Wilson, ad
joining. was injured by fire and water to
the amount Of $500.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1860-07-12

pTherc is married couple in England whose
united ages amount to lSo years-Evan Jones,
aged 96, and Lettice Jones, aged o. They have
been 70 years married. and have been members of
the Welsh Calyanistc church 66 years.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1860-07-12

SrRAws.--Ou the last trip of the steam
boat Superior TO Cincinnati, a vote was
taken with the following result Douglas.
1879; Bell. 81 i; Breckenridge, IS Lincoln,
2I. Lon. Dem.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1860-07-12

RE-NoMrNATED.-The Democracy OF the
Fifth Congressional district of Indiana, in
convention last Thursday, nominated for
reelection to Congress Hon. VIM G. Hol-
n an, the present Incumbent But two bal
lots were had, the second being unani-
nous
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1860-07-12
Douglass Dispatches to Baltimore.

The following dispatches of Mr.. Doug
las to the Baltimore Convention during its
sitting will be of interest, as showing the
patriotic spirit and deep devotion of Mr.
Douglas to the country and the Democratic
DartV.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1860-07-12

Eg We are assured by a Bell and Ev
erett man, fromL Louisiana, that that State is
certain for Douglas, as the masses of the
people are for him, while such men as
Soule, Wickliffe, Parham. Colman, and
others of equal strength are giving him
their earnest support.--LOuisuAe Demo
crat.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1860-07-12

"CAS'r MAZE THE PEOPLE BELIEVE Ir."-Some
Of the Republicans of this place are regretting
that We are taking such an unpopular course in re-
laton to Mr. FULLER and other leading Republi-
cans Of this place. They admit that what We say
about the Inconsistencies of this political trickster
and religious hypocrte, is true. but they say we
I" cent make the people beliepe It," They have such
fall faith in him az blarney and hypocrite that
they think he do just what he pleases and "the
people will regard him a consistent politician
an honest man. and saint. This opinion Of theirs
IL not without foundation, for, we say to his
credit, if credit j. is, that he can tell more false
hoods, make more misrepre sentatioas place him
self in more ridiculous and inconsistent positions,
shake hands with more men in q specified time
than any man in the cosnty-MarrINGLY not ex-
cepted-and keep on fair face oil the while. The
Rcpubii cans hereabOuts know this and they laugh
over 1t 10 themselves, and they have such conf
denoe in the power of that smooth, deceptive
tongue, pratng lips, brass face, ever ready shake
of the hand, and scared little conscience of his,
that they say "the people can't be made to be-
lieve" that he is the corrupt man they knoto and
admit he 10.
Knowing him 10 be the kind Of an individual we
represent him to be, we shall continue to hold up
his conduct and Inconsistencies to the gaze Of the
public, aud if we do not succeed, we shall have a
clear conscience, having done our duty.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1860-07-12
Democratic Nominations.
STATE TICKET.

FOR GOVERNOR
THOMAS A. HENDRICKS, Of Shelby
FOR LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR.
DAVID TURPIE. of White.
FOR SECRETARY OF STATE,
w LLIAM H. SCHLATER, of Wayne.
FOR AUDITOR OF STATE.
JOSEPH RISTISE. of Eigo.
FOR TREASURER OF STATE,
fATHN'L +. CUNNINGHAM, OF Vioo.
FOR ATTORNEY GENERAL,
OSCAR b. HORD, of Decatur.
BDR SUPERINTENDENT PUBLIC INSTRUCTION
SAMUEL l.. RUGG. of Allen.
FOR CLERK SUPREME COURT,
CORNELIUS O'BRIEN, of Dearborn
FOR REPORTER SUPREME COURT,
M. G.. KERR, Of Floyd.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1860-07-12
Brovitieo,

The Japan knees celebration at Laporte on tho
Fourth, was Novel, ridiculous, funny, and in some
parts fthe programme, indecent performance.
Our visitto LapOrte was most pleasant one, and
We made many agreeable and we hope, lasting ac
quaintances. We called on the editors of the Her
aid, Times and Union. Mr.. Powell, of the Herald
is very social gentleman. Mr.. Higgins, of The
Times is young man Of good attainments and we
hope, has bright future before him. He is now
the candidate for the Senate from the district COM
posed fthe counties of Laporte and Starke.
We called upon Mr.. Milligan of the Union,
but he was busy, and we exchanged only few
words with him. He is evidently man that at
tends to his own business.
Mr.. Mugg of the Northern Indanian called on
US last evening during our absence. Sorry we
were not at home. Call again.
AS we anticipated, several mistakes appeared in
our editorials last week. We see our neighbor
Mottingly has read proof-much obliged
Our neighbor can see what is the origin of the
h-ll' editor this week. The phrase is not our
own. He is indebted to his friends for it.
Three drunk Lincoln men are now under our
window, shaking hands and hugging each other
Wish they were near Mattingly' sanctum instead
Of ours.
Several communications are crowded out of this
issue.
D-The Senators whose terms expire in 1861 4,
and whose places are to be filled by the next egis-
latures OF their States, Fitzpatrick of Alaba-
ma, Johnson of Arkansas. Gwinn of California,
Foster of Connecticut, Yulce of Florida, Iverson
of Georgia, Trumbull of Illinois, Fitch of Indi-
ana, Harlan of Iowa, Crttenden of kentucky,
Sldell of Louisiana, Pearce of Maryland, Greene
of Missouri Clark of New Hampshire, Seward of
New York, Clingman of North Carolina, Pugh of
Ohio, Lane Of Oregon, Bigler of Pennsylvania,
Hammond of South Carolina, Collamer of Yer
mont, and Durkce of Wisconsn-l4 Democrats
Republicans, and American.
1J-A trial of speed at setting type took place in
the office of the Wilmington IN. c. Herald for
a silver rule. One of the compositors set 1852
ems in the hour, and another set 1873 ems. The
proof of the former took so long to correct that
the prize was awarded to the latter, a young com
positor named Herbert c. Armstrong
1.-THE Albanay Journal SAYS Breckenridge is
the most unexceptionable living specimen of
" Young America. boston Post.
Breckenridge is so unexceptionabe to the Black
Republicans generally, that they firing salutes
in honor of his becoming like Lincoln-a disunion
candidate.
New Wharf.-The first load of new wheat was
brought to town yesterday, and purchased by Mr..
futile. The grain looks well, and it weighs sixty
two pounds to the bushel. The price paid for it
was 80 cents. So says the Indiana State Sentinel.
Sun SrRoKE.-The Lafayette Courier says a
couple of laborers employed on the farm of John
Royal near Dayton, in this county, were sun struck
in the harvest field on Tuesday, and have since
died.
TAdvices from Cuba state that ten or twelve
American vessels had landed upwards of 800 AT
ricans within six weeks.
Burlington, Iowa, July 6.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1860-07-12

"STor THIEF."-The cry of MArrINoLY about
the Central Junto - and the nominations being
" made before hand is raised to divert the minds
Of the dissatisfied Republicans in the county from
the fact that despite the manifest choice of the out
townships, Centre township nominated Mr. BAR
sAnD for Sheriff, giving him clean majority on
the first BALLOT over all the other candidates and
on the second ballot almost the entire vote, while
the out townships ballotted for the other candi-
dates about on the first ballot, but they were
too weak and BARNARD was nominated, to the man
ifest displeasure of many members of the Conven-
ton. Contrary to the assertion made by the edi-
tor, Mr.. LOGAN not the choice of Centre town
chip. and the largest vote was given to Mr.. How,
while several of the out townships gave their en-
tire vote for Mr.. LOGAN. These are facts that
the proceedings of both the Conventions show, and
his cry of " Central Junto" reminds US of the
thief on the stolen horse, following at the top of
his voice, while he making the greatest posi-
BILE speed trying to escape Justice" stop thief"
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1860-07-12

MI. 81 Mrs. G. w. Ladd,
4 RE happy 10 introduce themselves to the La
"a dies and Gentlemen of Plymouth, teach
crs of SMITH X LADD's new and improved design
for cutting Ladies' and Misses
DRESSES, BASQUES, AND SACKS.
The system is easy TO understand nd cuts per
feet ltsavcs both time and material and is a sys-
tenn every person should understand. BY using il
YOU sure OF neat fitting dress and one that il
easy, graceful and comfortable. The system can
be obtained for the small sum of 81. and in one or
two hours time "A person can obtain more knovl-
edge of Dress Cutting ana Making than by serving
a apprenticeship of six or nine months. Ladies
or others wishing to become teachers of the art,
will be furnished with all the necessary rules upon
application to Mr.. and Mrs L,DD. NJ the residence
of Mrs. CORY, where are stopping for a few
DAYS. We will call at tie residences of ms many
possible while in Plymouth. and hope 10 direct
the attention of all to this system of Cutting.
Plymouth. July 5th. 1860 81
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1860-07-12

A man named Joe Smith was instantly
killed Saturday by blow received in an
affray near the Palmer house.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1860-07-12

A few days ago deaf and dumb cou-
pie were married at Cleveland. There
will be quiet in that family