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The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1860-05-31
Successful 1EncG.

Who are they? They are those who,
when boys. were compelled TO work either
10 help themselves or their parents, and
who, when little older, were under the
stern necessity of doing more than heir
legitimate share of labor; who as young
msu had their Wis sharpenej By having
to devise ways and mems of making their
time more available than il would have
beon under ordinary circums ances. -
Hence in reading the lives Of men who
have greatly distinguished themselves. We
find their whole youth passed in sei-le-
nials. of food, and rest. and sleep, and
recreation. They sat up late, and rose up
curly to the Performance Of their imperative
!utiss doing bg daylight the work OF
one man. qa4 b. nigh: the work os an
other.
Said gentleman tie other day, now =
private barker Of high integrity and vho
we knew had started IN lie wi,hoa: dol
lar:
For years together was in my place
Of business Al sunrise, and often did not
leave ii for fifteen apd eighteen hours"
Let not Therefore any yonth be discour-
aged if he has to make his otn living, or
even TO supper. besides widowed mober
or sick sister, or unfortunate relation. l,r
this has been the road to eminence Of ma
ny proud name. THIS IS the path which
printers aud teachers have often trod
tAorny enough at times, al others 50 be
set with obstacles as to be almost impass-
able but the way was cleared, sun
shine came, success followed. then glory
and renown!
y young man writes us 81 I'm Al
humble school teacher; with the duties
belonging 70 half hundred pupils. / issue
a monthly, printed nine miles away and j
all the folding, stitching, binding and
mailing of three three thousand copies
with deep feeling that good may b.
done. I hope 1 will succeed.
CertaiAly lie will succeel! For he has
the two great elements Of Success 4 vii
to work and heart in the right place :
heart whose object is pot glory ba: gool
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1860-05-31

lie who allows his application to falter
or shirks his work on frivolous pretences
is on the sure road to failure. Let an,
task be undertaken as a thing not posi-
bic TO be evaded. and it will soon come tc
be performed with alacrity and cheerful
ness. The habit of strenuous, continued
labor, will become comparatively easy in
time, like every other habit. Thus ever
men with the commonest brains and tn,
most slender powers will accomplish
much if they but apply themselves wholly
and indefaiigably to one thing.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1860-05-31

FAIL OF NETEoRlc STONES ~ oHIo.-A CORES
pondcnt in New Concord. Muskingum county, in a
letter published in the Statesman on Tuesday
morning. mentioned singular phenomenon in tha,
neisabo:h0od CD Tuesday. ltwas an astounding
noise in the sNy. ike the roar Of a cannon, which
Was followed u Tie fail of a number of stones.
weighing from two to fifty pounds. Since the d4,e
o! our cores pcEGtrt'S note we have received 9th
Ct letters from the same region OF country. which
net only colrboratc this statement but add greatly
to the sinculariiy oi The phenomena Ii appears
tiat the noise alluded TO WAS heard through a wide
range of country. ana that the stones of the kind
deacrihed were found, freshly imbeded in the earth
in the sane manner miles apart. in Morgan,
Muskingum, Coshocton, Morrow and uscarawas
counties, tie EXPLOSION was distinctly heard Near
McConnollsviile, several boys observed huge
tlne descend to The earth, which they averred
looked ike red bah, leaving line of smoke in
is wake 4 gentleman walking in his field. near
New Concord. heard terrific crash like thunder
which lasted halt minute. and then plainly saw j
large body descending through the air, in an arg
ling direction, with a velocity apparently much
greater than it oo';ld have attained By its own mo-
menum. Going 70 the spot hcreit touched the
ground, he found rock weighing over fifty pounds
imbcdded in the earth a depth OF tive feet. The
phenomena appears TO be unprecedented. These
stones were found nearly fifty miles apart, althc'
the explosion was heard at all the places mentioned
from the direction of New Concord. Houses were
shaken by the shock, and in one or two instances
the doors b~rsted open. 1t occasoued great
deal OF CONSERVATION III that section of the coun-
tr,, we'll it might.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1860-05-31

The capture of The shaver Wildfre of
the coast of Florida has been announced .
The captor was the Z. s. steamer Mohaw
which took the negroes $50 in number
to the Florida Keys, where the negroes
disembarked, and comfortable sheds pro-
vided for them. They are mostly young
some of them being mere children, and
superior to tie great mass Of native Afri-
cans. TIE Wiidlire is an American vessel
having been built at Philadelphia and fitted
out at New York. The crew have been
committed to Jail and the negroes are guar.
ded By soldiers ani dsputstion of citi
zens. Under the law, they will be sent
b.ck to Africa at the expense of the gov
ernment.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1860-05-31

The emigration from Ireland which foI
few years past has greatly decreased in
number. is suddenly revived with more
than lis former strength. The Dublia
Nation says lat the streets Of that ely are
thronged wi,h the crowds of peasants
leaving their native soil for a home III he
Western continent The sight Of llei.
sorrow is pitiful. The same thing is wit
messed in other parts Of Ireland, in Bel
fast, Derry, Galway and Cork. A sad
thing for a conntry where the peop'e are
constrained to expa;risle themselves from
the land of their birth
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1860-05-31
SrletteO Qoetrn.
THE PAST.

THE PAST.
am dreaming, sadly dreaming,
Of the silent vanished years
lam longing FOR their brightness,
Signing ovor all their tears.
Old time faces smile upon me,
Echoing voices haunt my brain,
And their kisses on my forehead,
Fall Ike pure baptismal rain.
As dream, the soft, still moonlight
Shimmers through the clambering vines.
And hear lonely sobbing
Of the wind among the pines
For each sad dirge-lke whisper,
Memory hath an answering tone,
Blest the heart which keepeih onlg
Song and gladness for its own.
Every fl cker of the moonbeams,
Every murmur Of the leaves,
Something of the sweet past bringeth
And within their cleaning weavss
Fancies quaint and wered and o!den,
That had ie-tints long ago,
When our skies were blue and golden.
In the joyous summer glow.
Oh the loved, dream past which lieth
Close upon that lovely shore,
Where the moaning sea wave sigbeth
Solemn anthems cvcrmorc.
Through lies storms and mists and darkness
Still We turn to that greenisle,
Where feet cherished hopes lie buried.
And their blossoms i've and smile.
THUS, till hopes las dream he over,
And our hands are folded sill,
With cold and pu'Seess pressure
Der TIE heart so dead and chill,
Shall we ycarn aud strive AMI lnger,
Where the waters .'ecthe and foam,
Whispering softly, Times rude bilow
Soon shall watt us safely home
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1860-05-31
ADVERTISING:

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Al liberal deduction viii be made on advertise
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j. The above terms wi,l bc strictly adhered to
IN every instance.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1860-05-31

Mr. Smith, at an Ohio Sunday School,
offered the followind:
"Resolved, that Committee of ladies
and gentleman be appointed to raise chil
dren for the Sabbath School" Mr.. Smith
is pious, young man, but he shocked
the old maids badly in this rcspecl.
A fool in fine linen will outweigh wise
man ia rags
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1860-05-31

A teacher, while engaged in catechizlng
a number of boys in his class, asked
one Of them TO define matrimony.
The reply was: "A place of punishment
where somo folks suffer before they can go
to heaven
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1860-05-31
N, a. q, PACKARD,
PuOlNand I)laial Ios ri Law,
PIYMOIfTu INn

PLYMOUTH, IND.
(tOLLECTIONS, Tax Paying AMI Examina-
Y ton of titles e., promptly attended to
PEOPLES Bank, N. Y. City; How Whitaker
N. Y. Cit, rerbell, Jennings Co, N. Y. City
security Fire Insurance Co. N. Y. City; Henry
G. Carter, n. Y. City; Hon. c. A. Stacy, Tccum
reh. Mich; l.. G. Berry & Co., Bankers. Adrian
Mich; j. S. Dunlap. Esq, Indianapolis, Ind;
u. Oglesbee, ESD, County Treasurer, Plymouth
He has associated with him in practice, Hon
James Bradley of LaPorte. Ind. whose assistance
he will have at the sitting Of the Circuit and Con
mon Pleas Courts Of this county. Will practice il
adjoining counties.
Plymouth, March 22, 1860. Off
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1860-05-31

An old criminal was once asked What
was the first step that led to his ruin, when
he answered. The frs. step was cheating
a printer out of two years subserip
ton. When had done that the devil got
such grip on me that l could noI shake
him off
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1860-05-31

There was a trial Of skill between John
Mckinney and Patrick Kennedy. two
blacksmiths of Troy. last Tuesday. as to
which could make the most horse shoes in
ten hours. They went to work, with an
assistant each. and at the expiration Of the
time. Kennedy had made % dozen. and
Mckinney III dozen.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1860-05-31

Jones went on champagne party. and
returned at late hour. He had hardly got
into the houss when the clock struck four
One--one-one,- ,--one! said Jones. | say,
Mrs. Jones this clock is out Of order; il
has struck one three times
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1860-05-31

At Siy Mile Creek, (M;oh.) last week.
a German ramed Auley. and number u
his neighbors partook Of some root beer,
which he had boiled in an earthern ves-
sci. Soon after members of some half 4 z
en- families were attacked with violent
spasms Nineteen others were attacked,
one Of whom, Andrew OFT, died. The
rest are recovering. On examination i
was found that the glazing Of the earth ri
vessel in which the beer was made had
been recently dissolved, and lis cons.iiu-
ents being rank poison, had been impaired
TO the liquid which they drank.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1860-05-31

GooD.-A jury was being empannelled
some years aso in Ouchiia. Uncle Zeke,
fsom the Pine Hills, was on the panel
When called upon to be sworn. he object
ed to sitting on the case. 1t required
some trouble for he Court to get his
reasons. Finding it necessary. however
to divulge, he said:
Judge c., don't like to expose this
town, but the fact is, I've been drinking
mighty mean Ticker for near a week. and
have had nothing but cat fish to eat at the
tavern, and felr. under the circumstances,
my narves being powerful weak, that
couldn't do Justice
Of course, Uncle Jake was excused.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1860-05-31
T. MCDONALD.

Real estate agent and notary public, Office in
Dickson's hardware store, Plymouth, Ind.
Draws deeds. mortgages. bonds, and agree
ments, sells lands, examines titles and furnishes
abstracts of the same, pays taxes and redeems
land sold for taxes.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1860-05-31

1t was remarked Of Themostocles that
he preferred marrying his daughter to a
man who lacked wealth, rather than a
maL who lacked sense. Had all fathers
been of the same opinion, what lot OF
tools the world have been spared.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1860-05-31

Lewis Cass, in reply to a question addresscdtc
the department. of State. says; As a passport is
substantially certificate of citizenship, it cannot
be issued to any person born abroad who has
not been fully naturazed according to the laws
of the United States.''
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1860-05-31

The Baltimore Clipper says: a cor
respondent asks why marriage and death
notices should be paid for For the very
best of reasons: one is notice of co part
nership, and the other is notice of dis
solution. Business is business.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1860-05-31

Hon. A. II. Stephens, of Georgia, has
written letter in reply to several gentle
men of Macon, in which he sustains tic
principles of non intervention, disapproves
of the succession from the Charleston con
vention. and recommends that delegates te
sent TO Baltimore.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1860-05-31

The Pi:tsbnrg PA Chronicle SAYS that he oil
fever. notwithstanding the rether doubtful cha
ractcr of the news flom Venango and the adjacent
districts, appears to be the increase. Large
numbers of people are engaged in searching for
ihe "greasy flGid.'
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1860-05-31

An editor in North Carolina is so poor
that when two dimes meet in his pecke
he formally introduces them--they are
such strangers.
No dust effects the eyes like gold dust
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1860-05-31
:. a. LEMON,

Dealer in drugs, medicines, notions. literary
MAG asincs, papers. etc, north side Lapoite
street, Plymouth, Ind.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1860-05-31

The treasurer ef the American board Of foreign
MISSIONS reports the receipts of last year as near
iy S35l 600, The affairs of the society repre-
senicd as encouraging in all directions.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1860-05-31
Sound Advice.

The following seusibe remarks, are
from Godcy's Ladv's Book.
MYsrERIousNEss.--Never be dark or
mysterious. If propriety does not allow
you TO say thing outright, do not allude
to it at all. A gentleman always attends
to those old but excellent mot oes: "Mind
your own business" and "a still tongue
makes wise heud."
PUNCTUALIrY is one Of the characters
ties of poiieness. He who does not keep
his appointments promptly is unfit for the
society of gentlemen, and will soon find
himself shut out from 1t.
PUNNING is of late years very much in
dial ged in. 1t is not altogether objection
able, but is liable to become so; for puns-
ters, like mad dogs. when once started,
run on till they are exhausted. Punning,
too, is the lowest species of wit, and un-
less puns are most happily pointed. they
are silly and contemplate. If you pun,
do not laugh at your own joke.
SIGHTS are easily offered, and not so
easily made amends for. Be careful how
you tieat sensitive persons, that they may
not feel themselves sighted. for no wound
goes SO doep as wounded pride.
SMALL -TALK.-Some persons think the
small talk in society very worthless and
degrading. bu. this SO far from being the
case, is most useful You cannot ex-
pect persons to utter profound wisdom
every time they speak, and small talk
serves to render persons in some degree
acquainted and sociable before important
topics arise. Besides, good subjects arise
out of small talk; and conversation that
arises in trihss frequently ends in matters
of high profit.
BoAsrING.--Avoid all boasting and ex-
aggera.ion, backbiling. abuse and evil
speaking. slang phrases and oaths III COP
versation; deprecate no mans qualities.
and accept hospitaliri9s of tie Lumblest
kind in an appreciative manner.
Avoid giving offence, and il you do Of
fend. have the manliness to apologize.
WnIsPERIxa is often indulged in by
the young; and my parting advice to all
is never to whisper, either in the presence
or absence of others. What you cannot
say plainly, do not say at all; and by
never indnlsin> in the practice you will
never give way to it unconsciously in the
presence of those Sho may think you are
whispering of them.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1860-05-31
Q2. IT. CHALkdERS.

From Baltimore, viii practice medicine, surgery
and obsfe,'icks Pernautly located in Tyner
City, Marshall county. Indiana. Office one door
suuth Of fCus,nlan L Bssels Store
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1860-05-31

A man may be said TO be in stew
when his blood boils
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1860-05-31

a life without rest is painful, like
long way whore there is no inn.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1860-05-31

Manufacturers of wagons, carriages etc. Black
snithing. painting and grainins done to order
Bee column.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1860-05-31
HOUSE

J. II. Adair, Proprietor. Knox. Stark county. lnd
Good Fare. Cons cnicH: Stalling, and every cx-
ertion made to rerier this House worthy OF
public pat-Onage.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1860-05-31
ADOLPH MYE?,
J. BROWNLEE,

Dealer in watches, clocks. iewe'rv and notions
sas, side, Michigan street, Plym )uth, Ind.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1860-05-31
MISCELLANEOUS.
JOIN L. WOODWARD.

Gsne-al dealer in all kinds OF family Srcreli
provisions. GucenSware, &C. Laporte street,
Plymouth Ind.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1860-05-31
PHYSICIANS.
DR.. 7. a. EO2TON.
j. j. VIVA l.,

homeopathic Physician.-P srticullr attention paid
70 obstetric practic, and chronic diseases 81
women, and diseases Of children. Office over |.
Palmer's store, corner Michigan and Laporte
streets whe ne may tie consulted at all hours.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1860-05-31

Dealers In staple and fancy dry goods. family
groceries etc. one door south Of the EdW W-ris
house Plymouth, Ind.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1860-05-31
Z PAUL.

ealer In boots and shoes. manufactus all kinds
ofhome work IN his ine, Michigan street, Ply
mouth, Ind.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1860-05-31
II. 3. DiCKOSN e. Co.
E. r. SHOOK,

Dealer In hardwars Of every description, also
stoves. tin, sheet iron, aud copper ware
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1860-05-31
c. HAsLANGER & BROS

Dealer in dry goods ofal kinds. sroccries,
etc, Michigan strsot, Plymouth, Ind.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1860-05-31
HOTELS.
EDWARDS r'OUSE
Iymouth Ind. w. G. Edwards, froDrietor

Plymouth. Ind. ". G Edwaras. ffonrietor.
GAMoRIL -'S EXCHANGE.
G. Gan,,,rir proprietor, strltcd the junction Of
the P. Fl. II. x C.R. r. ani T. {. X. r.,
Pivmotth Ind Meals all hours 81 the day and
everything necessary for The comfort Of quests
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1860-05-31
JOHN NOE IS ON.

Barber and hair dresser, Zone door south ifewett
kWoodward, } Michigan street. Plymouth. Ind.
Everything il the above business attended to by
me In the best style.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1860-05-31
B. g. Nj. BECKER
RICE e. sfH;THl.

Dealers in staple and fancy dr. good and croccries
west aide Michigan street, Plymouth. Ind.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1860-05-31
JOHN Nj SHOEMAKER,

Dealer in watches. clocks and icwclry, Plymouti',
Ind, keeps constantly on h;n clocks, watches,
breast pins. rims, finger rings. lockets etc.
Clocks and watches, etc, repaired IN the best
manner possible
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1860-05-31

There would rot be go much hsrm in
Il giddr following The fashions, if the
wise We're always t. set them.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1860-05-31
D. MCWILIiAMS
G. BlAiN & 9

I'saler IN staple and fancy day goods, groceries
ETC., ives: side Michigan street, Plymouth, Ind.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1860-05-31

9. L. HILL.
Dealer in books and stationery. wall and window
paper, all kinds Of musical instruments; also
manufactures blank books etc TT. avne.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1860-11-17
Letter from "Jacinto."
TEXAS BAR, Nov. Is,

TEXAS BAR, Nov. Is, 1860.
FRIEND GORDoN The election being over, ev-
erytbing has assumed its usual quenJe (politi-
cally) in and about Douglas City. Little ankle
ty is felt in regard to the final result OF the Pres
idential race, it being the universal opinion that
Lincoln is next President if he is not poisoned
or assassnated For my part, apprehend no
danger from the latter, and If he can stand poi
son as we'll as old J. Z. did at the National llo-
tel, he is safe enough.
Every man in this section, no matter how much
opposed to Lincoln in politics, is willing to sub
nit TO, and sustain him in his Administration
should mt be surprised, however, if Jerusalem
had seeded, for saw a train of sixty jackasses
pass through here yesterday, bound west
The fume of the Trinity River Canal across
Trinity, at the head Of Texas Bar, is completed,
and to morrow the water will be turned in. That
event will knock The sand from under the last
excuse we lazy devils have for idleness. am
glad of il, for had run around with politicians
until begun TO feel strong desire to do some
thing mean.
After the boys get their claims well opened on
Texas Bar, you will hear a good report from
those dig gings. There must be back channel,
containing more gold Judging from other bars
which have been tested) than the front. which in
many places has paid as high as tro and three
ounces a day, 10 the hand.
Smiths Flat will pay better this winter than
last from the fact that claims will be in much
better order for working.
The Douglas City Ditch has been sufficiently
enlarged this season to supply FIlibuster Flat
the best unopened diggngs on the river.
During the recent rain the river raised some
six or seven feet, effcctnally putting an end ia
all mining operations in the bed for this year.
and removed large heaps of accumulated tailings
Everybody is complaining, more or less. OF bad
colds. | verify believe have sneezed at least
fifty times since commenced this letter, (no won
der) and am no good hand at sneezing either, my
partner says. Your. in haste,
For the Union
@Pay the Debt"
JACINTO,
Weekly Trinity journal., 1860-11-17

Az There was an exciting time
at the upper end of town on Tuesday, over the
departure Of a gentleman living on upper Trini-
ty, and girl who had been placed under his
guardianship on the ground OF ill-treatment by
her parents. AS they were about to start the
mother of the girl appeared, seized the reins and
ordered the daughter to dismount. She ddn t
follow the instruction. BY little strategy the
gentleman got the horses started, and then such
a yelling, whipping and running, never was wit
messed before. They came down Court street to
Center, followed by the crowd down Center they
fairly flew, and they turned into the road lead
ing TO East Weaver. an individual who for some
reason also objected TO the proceeding, presented
a pistol and ordered halt. Very fortunately
he concluded not to shoot. The riders paid no
attention to the suggestion Of the man with the
pistol, but galoped away triumphant, and we
are told that over at mining cabin on East Wea
yer the gentleman provided himself with we'll
loaded double shot gun, which he intended 10 use
if further molested