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The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1860-02-23

Once upon a time Frederick. King OF
Prussia. surnamed old Fritz took ride
and espied an old farmer ploughing his
acre by the way side, cheerfully singing
his melody.
You must be we'll off, aid man. said
the King. Does this acre belong to you
on which you SO industriously labor?'
No, sir, said the farmer, who knew not
that it was the King.
Il am not SO rich as that, l plough for
wages
How much do you geta day?' asked the
King, further.
Eight groschen,' (about twenty cents
said the farmer.
That is not much, replied the King.
can you get along with this?'
Get along. and have something left, re-
piled the farmer
How is that?'
The farmer smiled and said: We'll, if
must tell you: two groschens for my
self and wife; and with two pay old debts;
and two l lend away. and two [ give away
for the Lords sake.
This is mystery which | cannot solve
replied the King.
Then l will solve i. for you,' said the
farmer.
L have two old parents at home. who
kept me when was weak and needed help,
and now that they are weak, and need help.
! keep them. This is my debt toward
which l pay two groschens day. The
third pair of groschens which lend away
| spend for my children. that they may re-
ceive christian instruction. This will
come handy to me ahd wifi, when wo get
old. With the last two groschens | main
tain two sisters, whom | would not be com.
PEELED to keep--this give for the Lords
sake
The King well pleased with his answer.
said:
Bravely spoken. old man. Now l will
also give you something to guess. Have
you ever seen me before y
Never SAID the farmer.
In less than five minutes you shall see
me fifty tim S. and carry in your pocket
fifty of my likenesses.'
This is riddle which cannot unravel,
said the farmer.
Then | will dc it for you,' replied the
King.
Thrusting his hand into his pocket and
counting him fifty bran new gold pieces
into his hand, stamped with his royal like
ness, ho said to the astonshed farmer, who
knew not what was coming:
This coin is genuine, for it comes from
our Lord God. and l am his paymaster
bid you adieu.-- German Reformed Mes
sCnger.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1860-02-23
Clerk of the House Of Rep
rcSen tn tiYcS.

1t will be seen, by reference to the Cen
gressional proceedings. tha: the House Of
Representatives. on Friday, elected Clerk
and Sorgeat-at-Arms. thus progressing
considerably with the organization, and
placing that body in position to take up
the business of legislation. To the impor-
tant Office of Clerk, John w. Forney, edi
tor Of the Philadelphia Press. has been
chosen by one vote more than was abso-
lutely required to elect, and by substantial
ly the same members who voted for PEN
nington for Speaker.
The attitude of Mr.. Forney at the pres
ent moment, invites attention and comment,
and affords a striking illustration of the
vagaries of politicians. He has always
been an active Democrat, was Clerk of the
House when there was Democratic ma
Jority in that body, and was one Of the
most prominent supporters of Mr.. Buchan-
ans nomination and election. Here his
Democracy eliminated, and with his fall
ure to receive an important Office under
his fayorite President, commenced his war
fare upon the party, and his journey toward
Republcanism. At first he was profess
ed Douglas man. but as his haired of the
Administration became intensified, he sub
stantially abandoned Douglas, disregarded
his advice and bargained with the Repub-
licans to cell out the Peoples party of
Pennsylvania for the Clerkshship Of the
House. He has received the stipulated re-
ward, and we shall now see whether those
who sympatized with him in his Douglas
movement will consent to be transferred to
the Republican ranks with their chief
This is a sad picture, and exhibits in a
deplorable light the vagaries of p-liticians.
From an intense Democrat, Mr.. Forney
has, without apparent cause other than per-
sonal hostility to the President, severed his
political ties and thrown himself into the
arms of the party he had previously op,
posed with all his energies. We do not
undertake to pronounce upon the merits
of his quarrel with the President, but if
all that he alledgcs be true, it furnishes no
justification for the utter abandonment Of
principle evinced in his recent conduct
Hencefolth Forney must be classed with
the Republicans; a position, which we con-
slider his former professions and associa
tions. which must be deeply mortifying to
his self-respect. and utterly fail to command
the confidence even of his new political as
sociates.--N T. Journal Of Commerce.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1860-02-23
The ''Purity" Party i'm Con-
gross Opening Rich.

1t is constantly asserted by the Black Republi
that the object of their party is "to bring the
Government back to the pure principles Of Wash
ingtonand Jefferson. (Seven out of every eight
of that party men who have all their lives
been trained up in political faith Numerically
opposed to Jefferson and the Democracy, and have
abused Jefferson like pickpockets. But we must
not stand on these minor inconsistencies and weak
spots ofa party that is literally full of worse rot
tenness, and moro gross fundamental inconsisten
ces still, the fact we mention is very suggestive
and Significantly
In bringing back the Government to the pure
principles of Jefferson" this Model Reform party
have begun by declaring thas they have now got
control of the House of Repre- sentatives and will
"cxp the corruptons of the Adm inistration -
As preliminary, they have elected az Clerk, John
w Forney, the very whom they have all de-
nonnced as the biggest rascal in America charg-
ing him with being the chief instrument in the
Preparations oftb Gigantic Frauds" by which,
they said, the vote of the State of PENNSYLVANIA
given to Mr. Buchanan Forney has now
turned his political coat for n office-and 10 the
party whose denunciations of his "ra.cality" have
hardly yet died the air. all turn to and elect
him Clerk of the House They cody vote Tor
Forney, whoma Committee of the House, COM
posed of majority of their own party only three
weeks ago, found gnilty of malfeasance
These facts their own best commentarv.-
They show this professcd party of purity and
reform to be n humbug and cheat i'm Maine
their State Treasurer stole 100000 of the peo
ple's money, and applied $4,000 oft the bribery
in the elections-by that means electins Daniel f
James and Ezra b French, couple of "pure Re.
publicans, 70 Congress, by small majoritics from
the First and Third dit ict5 of Maine Bribery
and corruption alone elected these mcn--aud brib-
cry with stolen money, too. Their State Treas
urer of Michigan is another plunderer of the peo
pies money, to the tune ofSll0,l9S IS. In Mas
sachusett>. their liquor agents proved to be
humbug and a cheat. and he too has "e1tended"
to the tune of $50 900 And one oftheir State
Senator'S in the ame State, Frye, of Worcester
has just been compelled to resign his seat by the
discovery Offorgeries amounting to $1,000
Such aparty might be expected to elect as Clerk
in Congress, a man whom they have denounced
a rascal, and whom Committee of the House
have found guilty of malfeasance For they are
party of "purity and rinc;ple.-Harttord Times.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1860-02-23

EE-A Paris letter writer thus describes
Louis Napoleon on one of the spacious av-
enues of that imperial city:
Driving pair of splendid bays attached
TO box wagon. with the reins in his own
hands, and handling them as though he
were accustomed to it, without any out
siders, equeries or guards. He was dress
ed with black overcoat. and hat which
was of fashion Of its own. The points OF
his moustache looked particularly sharp.
and his imperial as though it had just
come from the BARRIERS. 1t required a
steady hand and quick eye to guide the
dashing horses through the immense
throng of vehicles of every description
which filed the avenue, particularly as the
driver, while keeping one eye upon the
steeds. was obliged with the other to ac-
knowledge the salutations which he receiv-
ed on every side. and he kept up contin-
ual bowling. consider myself a tolerable
good Democrat. but took my hat entire
ly from my head as he passed. A great
man is he-he has been successful, and
cant as pseudo philosophers may about it,
success is the true measure Of great men,
afer all. The Emperor gives as yet no
signs of age; (hc will be fifly.two on the
Goth Of April next. but looks as fresh and
young. think. as when | saw him tive
years ago. before he had the whole weight
of Europe on his shoulders, and the Pope
down on him.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1860-02-23

RI Bachelors.in France, arc to be taxed
s aunproductive members of society.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1860-02-23

Give wise man health, aad he will get
everything else.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1860-02-23
SrleeteG 4oetrg.
THE SUNSET LAND.

Oh dimly through the mist ofyears,
That roll their dreary waves between,
The gorgeous sunset land appears,
Arrayed in hues of fadeless green
And from that far off sunny cline,
Old half-forgotten songs arise,
And steal Ger the waves of Time
The sweei lingering music dies.
As some bright islands of the sea,
Forever blooming. ever fair,
Though cold dark pillows round it be,
Eternal sunshine hovers there;
Thus Ger the silent sea of years,
Our eager longing looks are cast,
When robed in fadeless spring appear
The sun-lit Eden of the past.
There memory waves her garlands green
Beside the lone hope haunted shore;
And musing mid the Arcadian scene,
Twine flowers that bloom for us no more
Oh hallowed cline blest land of low 7.
Sweet paradise of earthly dreams
Still through thy vale may fancy roves
Still basks beneath thy evening beams.
And there they dwell-those cherished ones,
With snow white brow and waving hair
l see them now, hear their tones
Ofsweetness sigh along the air.
Hark .how their silvery voices ring
In cadence with the winds low sigh;
Not sweeseri is the wind harp's string
That aakes at eve its melody.
They call us see, they wave their hsnd,-
AS by the mirage lifted high,
That CLINE in all its beauty stands,
80 81.
With wreathed brows-with laugh and song,
With tender looks-hand clasped in hand,
They move along that love-lnked throng,
Within the haunted sunset land.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1860-02-23

TIE managers Of the New York Asy-
lum have sent 1000 children out west, du-
ring the past year.
Those persons who have nothing but
eulogy for themselves. have nothing but
contempt for the rest of the world.
A man named Oats was hauled up re-
Gently for beating his wife and children
On being sentenced to imprisonment, the
brute observed that it was very hard that
q man could not be allowed to thrash his
own oats"
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1860-02-23

NJ The silver mines in Utah Territory
average $4,000 per ton.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1860-02-23
IS 1T ANYS BoDY'S BUSINESS.

Is it any body's business,
Ifa gentleman should choose
To wait upon lady,
If tho lady don't refuse
Or to speaka little palmer,
That the meaning all may know,
Il it any body's business
fla lady has a beau!
Is it any bo1y'S business
When that gentleman docs call,
Or when he leaves the lady,
Or if he leaves at all
Or is it necessary
That the curtains should be drawn,
To save from further trouble
The outside lockers on
Is it any body's business
But the lady's, If her beau
Rides out with other Indies.
And doesn't let her know
Is it any body's business
But the gcntleman's. if she
Should have another escort,
Where he doesn't chance to be
Ifa persons OH the sidewalk,
Whether great or whether small,
Is it any body's business
Where that person means to call
Or if you sec person
AS he's calling any where,
Is it any of your business
What his business may be there
The subject of our query
Simply stated would be this
Is it any body's business
What another's business is
fit is, or if it isn't
We would really like to know,
For we're certain if it isn't,
There are some who make it SO,
If tits, well join the rabble,
And act the noble port
OF the tattlcrS and defamcrs,
Who throng the public mart
But ifnot, well act the teacher,
Until each meddler learns
Ii were better in the future
To mind his own concerns.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1860-02-23

Guilty or not guilty?' said a Judge to
a native of the Emerald Isle.
Just as your honor pleases, It's not for
the likes of me to dictate to your honor's 8
worship was the reply.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1860-02-23

Gen. Csss is reported TO have said tina, il
Douglas is defeated at Charl .ston. "as +.
party. we the Democracy are losi"-
Missouri Democrat.
Whether the above is true or not, the
Democrat and its fellows are very we'll
that if Douglas is nominsted 1t
Charleston Black Rebublicauism Is lcsts--,
Sprtnqfeld Rcqster.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1860-02-23

Two brothers of the name of Rich. were
lately married to two sisters by the name
of Wings. and have emigrated--thus
showing that riches take To themselves
wings and fly away.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1860-02-23

AS- 1t is a remarkable fact. that no man
who takes and pays for newspaper, Was
ever bitten by mad dog
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1860-06-22

SATISFYING A YOUNG GENTLEMAN.-"ln
Alvin Stewards day, it was thought knock
down argument against an abolilonst to ask
whether lie would be willing to have white
man marry a 'nigger.' One day, in large
convention, while Alvin Stewart was speaking
on some resolution, lie was interrupted by a
pert young gentleman, neatly attired, with the
stereotype question. MIR. Stewart replied in
polite and dignifed manner, explaining that
abotiOnists only asked that colored persons
should enjoy the protection Of the law like
other persons, and be secured in the inalien-
able rights Abolitonsts had never set them
selves up TO be match makers, had never UNI
dertalen to determine who people should mar
ry. With this explanation he attempted to
resume the thread of his discourse. But the
questioner was not satisfied. He repeated the
question, and, with an ali of triumph, demand
ed an explicit answer. Stewart Strengthened
himself up, and stood as in an attitude Of de-
liberation. "Well," said he, "since the gentle
man is so anxious to have the question distinct
ly answered, although, as | have said, it does
not belong to the abolition question, | will
frankly state my own position on the subject.
Let me then say to the gentleman, that, il he
should fall in love with coorcd girl, and
should find that he could not be happy with
out her, should mtepoSe no objection to the mar
rage
This was said with a sober and innocent
look, as if the speaker really supposed the
questioner was anxious to get his consent to
such connection. The house roared with
laughter at the expense of the pert young gen
tlemau, who seemed to be anihilated But
there stood Stewart as sober as Judge with
out relaxing muscle. After the tunlult had
subsidized, he turned to the young man, with
the same innocent, sober countenance, saying,
"Is my young friend relieved of his anxiety %
Another roar, louder and more prolonged than
the first used up what there was left of the
interrogation.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1860-06-22
1Q(Ortester @aiID Spp.
Science, Poetry, and Medicine.

'$SAShSS1 otkf9s ANA n cdIcIue.
AT the banquet at the Revere House in Bos
ton, complimentary TO the members of the Ma
tonll Sanitary Convention, DR.. Oliver Wen
dell Holmes responded to the following
toast =
Science Poetry, and lIedicine-Ncyer till now uni
ted IN one person, since the days of the cd Apollo'
lie said he understood the valuable preciou,
life OF his friend, the governor, was now in the
hands of the homupathists. II any one pres
ent was inclined to think he was one of tn,
governors aids in this transaction, he wa.
very much mistaken. Laughter He ther
read the following poem =
What makes the healing art divine?
The bitter drug buy and SELL
The brands that scorch the blades that shine,
Inc scars we leave, the cures we tell?
Are these thy glories, hottest art
The trophies that adOrn thee BEST
Or but thy trumpll's meaneSt part,
Where mortal weakness stands confessed!
We take the arm that heaven supplies
For lile's long battle with disease,
Taught by various need to p1ize
Our trailest weapons, even these,
When science drops her broken shield
Its peaceful shelter proved in vain,
And bares her snOW~whte arms to WELD
Ihe sad, stern ministry of pain:
TAen shudderng DER the fount of life,
She folds her heaven-annointed wings,
To lift unmoyed the glittering knife
That searches all its crimson springs;
When, faithful to her ancient lore,
She thrusts aside her fragrant balm
For clustering juice, or caukering ore,
And tames them till they cure or calm
When in her gracious hand are seen
lie dregs ana scum OF earth and seas
Her kindness counting all things clean,
nat lend the signing sufferer ease;
Though on the field that death has won
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1860-06-22

The manufacturers of these LozcnFcs have for years
been endcavOrng to possess themselves with suitable
recipe which would be invaluable the alienation and
cure of all Bronchial difficulties ana at length, having
received the assistance of distinguished Boston phys
cian come before the public with article which they
warrant second to none now in use.
Those afflicted, feel perfectly secure i'm using the
Lozenges, they have been thoroughly tested during
the past year. rs they have been freely distributed
among all classes of persons and all unite In prOnouncing
them fully equal TO ANYTHING OF the kind in the market
The reputation which CHASE co, have enjoyed for
the past twelve in the manufacture OF Lozengcs
that could be relied upon for strength and purity viii be
guarantee of the superior excellence of the Bronchial
L0zengcs. And their perfect knowledge the business
together with their facilities for manufacturing, enable
them to place this "SpccitiC' within the reach all
Grocers and Country Stores at the low price 10 cts
per Box.
Minister'S Public Speakers. Teachers Singers and
others will find tor their advantage give them fair
trial.
GEO. r. SPUR, pol Main street. will furnish the
trade OF Worcester and vicinity at Wholesale Retail
dcOptf
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1860-06-22

ulars last night, we refrain from publishing
his name. That of the girl we would not make
public from reasons quite obvious-New Or
caaS Bee
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1860-06-22
9oohs, Stationery, TT.
II
SPIRAL PEN FOUNTAIN!

Notices Of the Press in different parts of the count,,
There is nothing SO grateful to of letters or Of
scribling propenses a good pen The DISADVANTAGES
of most pens is their inability hold ink for longer ne
rod than minute two. We have our hand at pres
ent pen and what is called Spiral Pen Fountain"
manufactured and sold by j. F. Coxell 1t a simple
contryance, be attached to any pen, will hold
ink for fifteen minutes 1t is excellent contrivance
and may be safely recommended-Ph Hadelphia Daitv
Times
THE SPIRAL PEN uNT."-Having examined and
tested it, we are free to recommend those have
large amount of writing to do-DGily State Gazette
and state Republican.
Mr. James F. Coxell is now in town, offering for sale
simple Instrument which, by being to any of the
steel pens now in use will furnish steady and uniform
supply of ink sufficient almost page OF letter
paper with single dipping of the pen in the ink 1t sa
very simple invention and is worthy of encouragement
Daily True american Trenton, ". j., March 81.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1860-06-22
flour, 0roter1es. dc.


MACARONI-10 Boxes extra nice Ma
w pics Macoroni just received and tor sale by
WM. o. SWEET
ieS diff ls6 Main street.
NOVA SCOTIA PLASTER Fresh
~ Ground best quality, for sale in any quantity, at
my28 du LEE sPRAGUE d co.
EILOUR of all grades, for sale on CON
Il signment, at low prices. No Park street.
my2S du LEE SrRAGCE & co,
SUPER PHOSPHATE OF LIME
~ From different manufacturers, as low be
m52s '' ' dtf ''N LEE SpRAGUE 4 co.
TNOUR.-200 bbs. Wamsutta and Ma
sasoit brands Flour just received and for sale by
m diff No 10 Front Street Ii ct ( opposite city Hall
CORN MEAL LOWER THAN EV-
- ER.-Don't Duy until you call at GAYS. Foster
street Flonr, Corn, Oats, and Feed cheap Tor cash
MEAL-Fresh Ground at our own mills
~ Enquire the price before you buy elsewhere. No.
my2s diff LEE srRAGUE & co,
400 SACKS FINE AND COARSE
fOO FINE LIVERPOOL SALT Received and for
sale by 5 E. STAPLES 2'3 and PSI Man corner of Park
Q000 BAGS PURE GROUND
sale BY s1E 3 sa5T fnd ta1S
street, near the Norwich Freight Depot. diff ie5
ELOUR, FLOUR. Constantly on hand
and reeeyins choice brands Of Flour Of 81 ihe aq F5
2S3 and Isl Main, corner OF Park street. dtf Je5
szy7oR09 FLOU R.-G0O Bbls. w.
RR.S Whine, Roehgstcr and carthags Nns
'O' sue 10" wv W. II. DEXTER & co,
iuy2l dawt SOI Main street
OLD CHEESE.-50 Boxes old Z. D.
~ Cheese. of superior quality, hand and for sale by
jcs DIFF IS6Niain street
e457eos6sg FLOUR FLOUR Il!
tIl54yst9 y 400 B9is. Fountain Mills, Ira Carpenter,
w. Anchor Epicurean. atapsco Family and ). ), Welch
brands OF Flour Also Half Barrels Flour Just received
935 dtt No.lO Front street opposite City hall
WHOLESALE GROCERY STORE.
The undersigned, having removed to the New and
street, near the Norwich Freight Depot, would return
his sincere thanks to his friends and the trade in general
the liberal patronage bestowed at the Old stand and
ocits their fayors future at his new place ofbusiuess
The Wholesale Produce, Grocery, and
Commission Business.
VIII be continued heretofore and it is INV intention 10
keep well supplied with
BUTTER, .IsEESE, LARD, FLOUR,
FINE, COARSE FINE, ROCK AND GROUND ROCK
$ A L L
DRY FISH, 9IACKERELi and PIGKLED HERRING
TARTAR SALERATUS, ALL KINDS OF
COUNTRY PRODUCE,
Aud variety Of other Goods inn line of trade, all OF
which Will be sold AT THE LOWEST MAEKET RATES
=, Constantly on hand good stock Of WRAfPlNG PA
try which am selling at manufacturers prices.
Patronage solicited.
SAMUEL L. STAPLES,
Nos. 2S3 and PSI Main, corner Of Park street
nyi di Near the Norwich Freight Depot
u - I ~ n