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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1861-03-29

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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1861-03-29

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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1861-03-29

II Plain and Figured Silks; PLAN aud Figured
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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1861-03-29

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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1861-03-29

CHEAP FANCY. DRESS GOODS.
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KEARSLEY, SHEERER SEQ
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1861-03-29

NEW GOODS.
{ n AM now receiving a large and general assort-
4 nent of seasonable Goods. =
The Plymouth weekly Democrat., 1861-08-22
" MURDER IN PLYMOUTH, IND. i"

The above is the heading Of an article in the
Chicago Tribune Of last Saturday. from a cores
pondent at this place, in relation to the stabbing
affray last week. For consummate lying and con
temptbe meannesss, this correspondent outstrips
anything we have yet seen. 1t is difficult to con-
ceive how the correspondent could write the
amount he did on the subject. and tell less truth
We care nothing about the falsehoods, only so far
as they are of political nature. The difficulty
was per, onal matter, and originated in an old
grudge between Thompson and Casey; Wolf was
acting as friend to Casey. After the first meet
ing, Wolf went away, and would have avoided
further difficulty, had it not been for the persistent
intermeddling of few fanatical fools, who were
determined and did force him to do that which he
had resolved not TO do He is a young man of a
genial, jovial disposition; and though endowed
by nature with the ability to cope with the best of
men, has never before been engaged in personal
atercaton-in this town at least
The correspondent referred to proved himself to
be as big coward as he is liar, by not signing
his his effuson.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat., 1861-08-22
TIE COUNTY POOR HOUSE.

An old lady, named Burns. n refugee from the
County Poor House, called upon US one day last
week, for the purpose of giving information con
cerning the treatment of the Poor at the den in
North township. She confirmed statements made
M this paper last winter in relation to the
in which the Poor were treated. She says that a
woman died there, last winter, whose hands, arms,
feet and ankles were so badly frozen that the skin
peeled off while they were dressing her for burial.
Let the reader imagine what kind Of warming con-
veniences the keeper must have, when grown
person will freeze, while remaining inside the
building. What apology or excuse can be offered
for compelling such an unfortunate, helpless crea.
ture to suffer innumerable deaths because he who
is paid for keeping her in decent, eipilised man.
ncr. is too stingy to furnish proper accommoda-
tioosl
She also confirmed the statement heretofore
made. that Eliza Rusk, poor, unfortunate. sense
lesa orphan, about fourteen years Of age. was
uhipr edges, besten-most cruelty, and without
pro<ocstion. She made her escape, and has since
found q living, or death, elsewhere. Arc the
Poor. xho are the disessed, the aged and decrePt,
ic be tres.cd Ike criminals and vsgsbondsl Arc
The Plymouth weekly Democrat., 1861-08-22
LET TIE PEOPLE ACT"
The following We'll written, candid

The following We'll written, candid arti-
Gle is from the Bt..fton Banner. Demo
cratic paper that has tired TO support the
present Administrat ION in its usurpations.
IN prosecuting the Abolition war that is
to utterly ruin Tie country. unless 1t is
stopped soon, or conducted in a different
manner to what it has been in the past.
We are glad to see that the scales have
fallen from our friend Smiths eyes. and
hope he will "go and sin nc more"-will
never again be found trying to "save the
Union" in the company Of "Union sill
ders." We are sure he will not. Read
his sensible remarks and patriotic confess
sion:
at is now plainly apparent that Abe
Lincoln & Co.. have prosecuted this war
just long enough. They have shown TO
the country that they are incompetent in
action and dishonest in purpose. and there
fore wholly unworthy Of trust. We have
been for the war, and are still for it, for
the protection Of the government and the
vindication of the national flag. But we
have been unwi,tingly deceived in Lincoln.
when we should have known better. All
the hopes We entertained Of his sinking the
Chicago Platform. and patriotically devo-
ting himself to The hest interests Of the
country, have vanished into thin air.
There is now unmistakable evidence bofore
US that it is no part of his intention to re.
store the country to its former united and
prosperous condition, but to keep widen
ing the breach. driving off the remaining
Union men Of the South, embittering the
people of the two sections against each
other, and So loading the country with
debt that it will be out Of the question ever
to unite. Lincoln and his advisers are
notorious secessionists. While Democrats
denied the right of secession, but were iii
favor of amicably settling all difficulties
for the sake of peace, Republicans were
clamoring to let the South go--''let the
Union slide And the object of the parry
in power to day is to abolish slavery in the
South, or disrupt the Union forever. All
indications point to this as unerringly as
the needle to the pole. Let the people
calmly ponder the matter, and then ask
themselves whether they will suffer the
powers that be. to run the country into
bankruptcy and ruin. or whether they will
rise up in their majesty. and, by strength
ening the hands of Southern Union men
with a fair and honorable compromise,
disarm the rebels, and restore peace to the
country. The people must act. and that
promptly. They owe it to themselves. to
heir posteriry. and to their Republic in
this trying hour. The present Admins.
tra;ion cannot and must not be trusted
further"
The Plymouth weekly Democrat., 1861-08-22
AN ORDINANCE.

DE 1T ORDAINED by the President and
ID Board of Trustees Of the Corporation OF
Plymouth in the County of Marshall and State OF
Indiana, that the following sidewalks be con-
structed, to- wit: In South Plymouth, Drinks ad-
dition, in front of the Lots the north side OF
the street running east and west, commencing at
Thomas Houghton's corner, running west to Mich
ican street, thence north to the bridge the east
side of Michigan street. And be it further or
dained that side walks be constructed in the orr
cinal plat Of the town of Plymouth, follows, to-
wit: Or the south side of Walnut street, in front
of lot. numbered l0t, l02, lG3. l04, and los;
said walks to be made four feet wide, and compos-
ed of the material commonly used in the constrnc
ton of side walks in said Corporation.
And it is hereby made the duty Of the Marshal
of the said Corporation to see that the said walks
are constructed according to the requirements Of
this ordinance; and il the same be not completed
within thirty days from the publication of tins
dinance, he is hereby ordered to proceed. accord
inc to law, to construct the same and return the
cost of said construction to the Clerk of said Cor
poration, who shall place the same cn the Tax
Duplicate against the said lots.
Passed August 5th. 1861. Published August
22d, 1861.
WITNESS: M. IL. RICE, Prest.
ID. T.. VANVALKENBURGH,
Clerk Plymouth Corporation.
aug22- 30t3
The Plymouth weekly Democrat., 1861-08-22
A secession flag was raised in Carroll County
last week Yetc Albany Ledger.

secession flag was raised in Carroll County
last week Ye1 Albany Ledger.
All Republican lie. The facts are these
The Republicans of tina county have been char
gng the Democrats with being secessionsts at
heart and traitors to the glorious old stars and
stripes. The Democracy hurled the lie into their
teeth and dared them to produce the flag OF fifteen
stars which they followed in the campaign of Sc
This they refused tie do, when the Democrats OBJ
tanned having but fifteen stars, having nscri.
bed upon its folds in large black letters, the name
Of Fremont & Dayton. This they raised on the
same pole from which it had Aeunted in sc. This
so maddened these practical traitors that they at
once reported that the Democrats had raised a Sc.
cession flag. These are the facts, and il seems
strange that Democratic journal of the expert
ence of the Ledger would give credence to such a
report. There are no more loyal citizens in this
country than the Democrats of Carroll county.
and reports to the contrary despicable lies.
We would advise Democrats 10 be mere cautious
IN reproducing and sanctionng such reports i'm the
futurc.-Lcfayehe Argus.
We did not say or suppose that the Democrats
had raised secessiOn Gag. Democrats arc Union
The Plymouth weekly Democrat., 1861-08-22

THE Republican took occasion to read US a shor
lecture last week, for inserting a communication
the week previous rerbatim ct iterdtim, aL,l
thought it betrayed l;ttleness and meanness al
together unjustifabe. When communications on
ordinary subjects arc inserted, generally correct
the copy; but when literary gentlemen undertake
to dictate terms to us. and criticize what we may
have said, we generally let such effusions appear
in all their "origiD atty" as the Improvements
which printer would be likely to male might not
be acceptable to the author. When We have been
requested, or have received permission from an
oproneLt in newspaper argument, to make all
needful corrections,-we do it-not until then.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat., 1861-08-22
TIE TENDENCY TO MOB LAW.

If a man had prophecied, one year ago, that tn
present state Of affairs, regards the respect en-
tertained for the civil authority of the country
would be in existence at any future time, he wou'
have been set down maniac an ignoramus.
We have watched, with feelings of no little con
Germ, this growing disregard of the laws, as we'll il
our own midst as the nation at large. At al
times when the military spirit predomnates among
the people. this tendency is more painfully appa
rent. Where military force is made use of tC
maintain the supremacy of the law, it is not unfre
quenty nsed in violation of it.
The scenes which have been enacted in this
town the past week, are sad commentary OH the
evils which surely follow a disregard of the re-
straining influences Of wholesome laws. Men
who have ever been loyal to the government, true
to their country, and Obedient to all the require
ments of civilization, are threatened with condigr
punishment by infuriated fanatics and overweening
partisans, for mere opinions sake. When it is
declared on the streets almost daily, that further
opposition to the war will not be tolerated that
crisis has arrived. and things must hereafter be all
one way-we may well believe that our persons
ana properly are insecure, III We cnance TO diner
with these loyalists par excellence.
And what must We think of the man-a public
journalist-who pursues a course calculated to in
cite nsurrection in our midst while protesting to
aid in suppressing it at the South? Yet, we have
such man in the person of the editor of the Re
publican: fact evident from the tone of his edito
rials. His last issue contained gross perverson
of fact in speaking of little difficulty which oc
Cured on Wednesday, 18th. He says:
"KyocKED DOwy-We understand Captain Ca
sey knocked sman down yesterday who avowed
himself >ecessionist in his presence The man,
We are teld, when be got up, said the Captain
mi svndefstood him that he was a Union man,
The aboveis false in nearly every particular
but if true. does not the article the infer
ence that the editor fully endorsed such proceed
ingsl Where is the intimation that the law
should have been enforced against Casey? that
tits not perfectly right to knock a man down on
suspicion that he is a secessionist or a secession
Mattingly and some of his party,
consider it perfectly right to commit any violence
on a man, even to hanging, for being in favor of
peace, or differing with the administration on any
of its principles policy.
The systematic attempt which is being made to
ov erthrow the civil authority and substitute the
dictates of fanaticism and mobocracy, will surely
fail in this part of the country. Men in these
parts - know their rights, and knowing, dare main
tain" Those who differ with the administration,
and denounce it-for which they called secess-
to sacrifice ti:eir lives in defense of
their rights. after the laws have become powerless
to protect them, rather than yield to the behests
Of rabble.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat., 1861-08-22
PAY OF VOLUNTEERS.

A great many hand bills have been issued by
recruiting officers. stating that the pay of volun-
teers is Sl5 Der month. Such officers either betray
ignorance of the law, or desire to deceive. Con-
gress passed law at the lsat session, raising the
pay of volunteers from $ll to $I3 per month
There was a bill introduced to increase the pay to
SI5 per month. bnt it did not become law.
There is an addition i'm the allowance for clothing
of about $40 per year, and bounty of 500 at the
close of the 1t is expected that law will
be passed, probably at the next session, donating
quantity of the public lands to all who served du-
ring the war.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat., 1861-08-22
SPECIAL NOTICE.

We want all the subscribers to the Democrat
10 paw all or part of their subscription, by
the 10th of September. We must have at
least one hundred dollars by that time. 1t is
now "after harvest" 4" when people can pay If
they ever can We have not asked for mon
cy since We got the Office, until now, and we
hope such response will be made to this call
that it will not be necessary to ask soon again.
Remember the 10th of September
The Plymouth weekly Democrat., 1861-08-22

the hearts Of the people turned to stone, that they
will lently permit such atrocities to be perpetra
trated in the name Of the law?
1t is in vain to hope that our Commlssioners
will give this matter any attention, as the Poor
House is under the management of party pet, in
whom they can see no wrong. The only
remedy is for the people to elect Commissioners
who will attend to their duty, regardless of party
favort s.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat., 1861-08-22

During the excitement Wednesday evening. the
Republican candidate for Commissioners was busy
aggravating the illeeling. and doing all he could
to bring about a general collision between the
"Union men and secessionsts.' Is such a man
fit to be one Of the gurdans of the people1
The Plymouth weekly Democrat., 1861-08-22

The Republicans are very profuse in their de-
nunciation of Democrats who refuse to ignore
their principles. and unite with such men as Gree
ly, Gddings, Seward, Hale, and Chase, and de-
nounce the Democratic party as traitors. If the
Democrats traitors, it is poor compliment for
Republ leans to be in favor of a union with them
An explanation on this point is desired.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat., 1861-08-22
Ph ilaslelphia, Aug. 90,

The Jefersonan newspaper Office, in Westches-
ter, quietly visited by crowd last night. and
cleaned out. There was no disturbance. Most
of the residents Of the place ignorant Of what
was going on until the work was Effected.
Rumors are ahoat of the arrest of suspected
citizens but that of Pierce Butler is believed to be
the only one made.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat., 1861-08-22

To CUR Town SUBSCRIBERS. We shall call.
in person. OH our Town subscribers, on Sat
ur,i,y, August 3lst., for the purpose of receiv-
ins all or a portion Of their subscription mon
ry, and we hops every one will be prepared
To give US some assistance.
Remember Saturday, 3lst.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat., 1861-08-22
From the Mi.hawska Enterprise Feb. 2, lS6l
Oc


Among the many remedies offered to the public
under the head of Patent Medicines it is relief to
know that some of them valuable preparations,
will do what is claimed for them and are worthy of
use and place in every family. Belonging to this
class may be mentioned, DIR. Robacks Scandlna-
Wan Remedies, Blood Purifier and Blood Pills
which are most excellent preparations and which
have the desired effect in all cases for which their
Use is intended.
Like thousands of others we bear personal wit
ness to this, having used them in our own family
with the best OBJECT. We are also acquainted with
many who speak voluntarily in praise of these
medicines.
One of our leading business men says. that by
the of only four bottles of the Purifier, he re-
ceived more than one hundred dollars benefit
His difficulty was erysipelas.
We express our thanks for liberal present of
these RENE dies for use in our family.
See Advertisement in another column
The Plymouth weekly Democrat., 1861-08-22

The terms of the Democrat are " in ad
vance," or short time. The "shOrt time !"
having expired, hope that all will comply
with the terms.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat., 1861-08-22

A New York exchange says: AT +
party in this city few nights ago, lady
who is always regarded as the life Of the
company. came rather late and was chi
ded Tor it. why. said she. Il have goo
excuse to make if l had not come at all
with all my babies at home An incorri
gible wit. we'll known publisher Of this
city, replied--I believe, madam, you are
good at making such excuses
Several Of our exchanges are asking
who was the fat Congressman who ran SO
from Manassas. 1t WAS Lovejoy. of llli-
nois--and it he has not stopped yet. it
will be all the better for the country.
Mon LAw.--The office of the Adrtins-
ciiie Clarion. G. S. Hilbourn. Esq. pro-
prietor. was attacded by Black Republi.
canrAbolilion NIB. one night last week.
and the type thrown into pi. and other
damage done. Certainly this is very CO.
gent Republican argument in favor of
'free speech and free press!" Mr.. Mil
bourn gives the scoundrels polite invita-
tiun to try it again some time. when he is
about the office. --Bln6ton Banner.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat., 1861-08-22

FoRrREss MONROE. August ls-General Wool
assumed command at Old Point this morning.
Heavy firing was hcared this morning at Wal
oughby Point.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat., 1861-08-22

AN old woman at Alexandria complained to the
Colonel of the Michigan Regiment that his sod
iers stole her geese. 1t was natural enough for
the Mich- ganders to run after the geese.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat., 1861-08-22

TRENTON. N. j., Aug. l9.--The New
Jersey troops have orders to leave to-
morrow at o clock. whether the compa-
nies AFRO full or not.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat., 1861-08-22

BY virtue Of an ordinance passed by the Board
of Trustees of the Corporation of Plymouth-on
the 9th day of September, 1861, between the hours
of one and two O'Clock p m, will offer to the
lowest bidder, in front of lots number 900. 22l and
22S on the west side of Center street, in the town
of Plymouth, the building of side walks in front
of said lots, the purcha furnish the lumber
and nails to make said walks, as follows: The
lumber to be of good, sound oak, the boards to be
not more than eight inches wide, one and half
inches thick. laid upon strinsers of the same ma
terial, four by four. Said walk to be four feet in
width; nailed down with l6-penny nails.
four ails in board. On lot number 22S stringers
to be laid on posts set in the ground. solid, high
enough to make it level with the balance of the
walk. Said walk to be completed within fifteen
days after the day of sale. Said purchaser to be
paid in Corporation orders for said lumber, mate
rials and making of said walks.
J. III. CASE, Marshal and Street
Commissioner of the Corporation
August 10, lS6l-29t3 Of Plymouth.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat., 1861-08-22
FIR ON WASHI.TGTOE.
Special to the Chicago Times.

Special to the Chicago Times.
WASHINGTON, Aug. 20
IL is reported the Confederates have crossed the
Potomac below Washington, and attacked
troops near the place where Sickles' Brigade is
encampcd.
There is truth in the report that Commander
Porter is coming home in irops He has been
dismissed from the navy, and the commander of
the Pacific squadron has taken charge of his
sloop
Two gun-boats arrived and were sent down the
Potomac this evening Two being
armed, and will follow next week.
The steamer Baltimore has arrived. She has
been detained near Fortress Monroe by bad
weather.
The Baltimore brought in tow eleven launches.
They are being fitted up with boat at-howitzers, aid
will be towed down the Potomac by the Baltimore
to Aqua Creek, where the fotilla is now assem-
bled
The steamer Penguin joined this fleet last
night.
The mouth of the Rappahannock is guarded by
the steamer Mount Vernon.
The eastern shore Of the Che sapeake Bay, near
Cape Charles, is blockaded by the steamer Loui
siana.
The War Department has issued an order fer the
formation of camp of instruction at IndianapO-
lis.
Indiana will have eighteen more regiments in
the field in three weeks, making thirty seven from
that State.
There are four regiments in Philadelphia ready
to march. Fifteen thousand troops in Philadelphia
will be ready in ten days.
William B. Reed, late Minister to China and
George NJ. Wharton, have been arrested in Phila-
delphia.