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The Plymouth weekly Democrat., 1861-05-16

New York. May 1.-The Vorlds
Washington correspondent telegraphs that
an attempt was discovered to day to poison
members of the Twelfth Regiment 1t ap-
pears that some sugar was used which
contained arsenic.
a Washington dispatch states that the
President and suite took tour Of inspec-
ton down the Potomac Yesterday.
The Times Washington dispatch says
there are about 81 900 men
Gen. Batler dined in Baltimore yester-
day. No attempts were made TO annoy
him, and every courtesy was extended 10
HIM and his staff
The Is the regimen. has been accepted to
serve during the war.
Washington, May 14-tien. Buter has
ordered the outpos,s of Col. Jones camp,
at the Relay House, to be extended this
evening some ten miles towards Harper's
Ferry. They will act in conjunction with
an advancing force from Chamber5burg,
whose operations will be agains: Harper's
Ferry. These advanced posts are also in
tended to cut off flying rebels from Balti-
more, who it is supposed, have attempted
to escape from Gen. Butler's force.
One thousand troops, under Col Jones.
entered Baltimore yesterday afternoon.
This movement WAS made in consequence
of reports that another attemp. was being
made to revive the mob spirit in that city,
and prevent the passage of troops and
destroy the railroads.
The Navy Department expects the ports
OF Charleston. Savannah. and the monlh OF
the Mississippi, to be blockaded in the
course Of week.
The Government contemplatos the
erection OF earthworks at regular intervals
along the railroad lines leading from the
North through Maryland. Preliminary sur
veys are now making.
The Capitol is now surrounded by cir
Gle Of ancampments controlling all roads
to Virgins and Maryland.
Capt. Pope, of the Typographical Engi-
neers. who mustered the Illinois troops in
to service, is here The State authorities
of Illinois were anxious to secure his SER
vices as General commanding the volun-
teer forces, but could not obtain tho con-
sent of the War Department. where the
rule, not to detach any officer from The reg
ular army, in view of the formation Of new
regiments. will not be devia,ed from.
Capt. Pope says Cairo is perfectly safe.
and the reports of an impending attack by
the rebel troops without foundation.
The Pawn e is now anchored at the
main wharf of Alexandria. with her guns
loaded and run out of the port h>les. She
CROSSED to stop Interference with the free
navigation of the Potomac. attempted sew
erals times within the last few days by the
rebel garrison of the town. Her appear
arce produced quite a panic ameLg the
secessionists
NJ. McMullen has just got in from Rich
mond. He says there were 20. 900 troops
! there, 10 900 at Norfolk. 1000 at Harper S
Ferry. and others were preparing TO leave
Richmond for the latter place.
Business in those places is entirely sus-
pended.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat., 1861-05-16
The Troubles in St. Louis.

st. Louis, May ll.-Many conflicting rumors
prevail r 'ative to the cause Of the firing on the
crowd of spectators at Camp Jackson last evening.
Some say that rocks, brick and other missels were
hurled at the volunteers muskets, break
ing limbs. and otl lerwise woundiny the soldiers
while others assert to the contrary.
respectable citizen, an eye witness, who stood
few fee. from the troops that fired, states posi-
lively that no rocks thrown or pistols fired by
the crowd that the only provocation given was
abusive epithets, launched at the Germans in the
ranks,
1t is known however, that after the firing com.
menced. shots were returned by parties in the
crowd, wounlng several soldiers. 1t is under
stood that thorough invest CATION has been order
ed by Capt. Lyon. when the truth viii be known.
Several OF the soldiers are already uncer arrest.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat., 1861-05-16
RATHER IYcoNslsTENr.-P President Lin

coin announced IN his proclamation for
raising volunteers. that the object was to
protect The property of the United States ;
and ii was but few days after this proc
lamation was issued until Norfolk Navy
Yard and IIarper's Ferry Arsenal were de-
stroyed by his order, involving an actual
loss Of over fourteen millions of dollars!
This is protecting the public property at a
great rate The argument for this me We Is
that it was done to prevent ther, from fall
ing into the hands Of the rebels, and being
used against the United States. Has the
President not had sufficient time, since
his inauguration, to dispatch an adequate
force to protect that property? And if
there was net sufficient available force at
his command. did he not know that that
force could be easily obtained? In these
times of high political excitement, we are
apt 10 overlook the action of our civil Off
GERS, and fear to censure where it is Just.
We suppose the Republicans will call it
treason for us to talk So about the Presi-
dent, but we cannot help il. We have no,
yet seen any argument that convinced us
of the necessity Of this move.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat., 1861-05-16

tion looking to an extension of time for the col
lection of debts by extending the stay of execution
TO twice the length of the present term, by prov-
cins for the redemption ofproperty sold under
ention, &c, &c. l. is the impression of many
that all bills of this kind which have reference
debts already contracted, would be unconstituton
ILL., inasmuch as all obligations must be discharged
tract was made.
The Legislature adjourned on Saturday the llth
inst, TO reassembc again on the 2lst. X.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat., 1861-05-16
Howard Association.
PHILADELPHIA.

A Benevolent Institution established by
special Endowment, for the relief of
the Sick and Distressed. afflicted
with Virulent aud Epidemic
Diseases.
YE>HE HOWARD ASSOCIATION, in view of
the awaful destruction of human life caused
by Sexual diseases. sevefal years ago directed their
Concrlting Sugreon to open Dispensary for the
treatment of this class diseases, in all their forms
and to give MEDlCAD ADVICE GRATIS TO all
who apply bv letter. with description of their con-
dition (agc, occupation. habits of life, &c. , and in
case of extreme poverty, to FURNISH MFOI-
CINES FREE OF CHARGE.
The Directors of the Association in their late
Annual Report express the highest satisfaction with
the success which has attended the abors of their
Surgeons the OF opermatorrhoe.a Seminal
Weakness, GonouhGa, Gleet, Syphilis, the vice of
Onanism or Self Abuse Diseases OF the Kidneys
and Bladder, &c, and order "A continuance of the
same plan for the ensuing year
An admirable Report on Sperms,orrhoea. Seminal
Weakness, tho vice of Onaisissn MasturbatiOn
Self Abuse. and other diseases OF the Sexual or
gans hv the Consulting Surgeon. viii be sent bv
mail in sealed envelope FREE OF CHARGE
on rcept OF TWO STAMPS for portage.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat., 1861-05-16

The Crown Point Register gets rather
huffy over a sholt editorial we published
a few weeks ago, relative to stopping the
mouths of those who differ from the Adj
ministration. In noticing 1t. the editor
says that we ale one Of the long legged,
c"wardly dogs that stand back and bark.
-four legs are as he he says. it only proves
that they would be fair match for his
ears. If we were mistaken in our estimate
of him as a gentleman, he has thoroughly
enlightened us OH the point. and we shall
not commit the error again. lie is par
tally excusable on the ground that it has
been SO long since anybody noticed him
that he feels as proud as by with his
frs, pair of boots.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat., 1861-05-16

"A COMMUNICATION from Harvard Observatory
announces that the comet is growing Brighter and
is already rsible to the naked eye. near the tail OF
Drsco 1t will pass across the Greater Bear. and
will be nsar the bowl and the pipper in eight or
nine days. But the most remarkable fact is, that
it will. on the 18th of May be almost exactly
where the earth had been Friday, the i9ta ut,
so that if ,sperihelion passage were % days nea'
ier. the earth would pass through the body ofshc
comet.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat., 1861-05-16

A VIRGINIA CoMPANY.-We understand
that an unarmed company proceeded fom
"A neighborng country to Harper's Ferry.
to assist in the capture of the place. On
being asked why :hev had left their arms
behind. they said: "Oh. we have no guns.
but we can throw rocks like the devl!'
Abraham Lincoln will find il impossible to
conquer such people.--R;chmond En-.
quirer, II
The Plymouth weekly Democrat., 1861-05-16

A number of our exchanges have spo.
ken complimentary Of the change in the
DEMoCRAT since it came into our hands
We shall endeavor TO make it worthy Of
their best ishes.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat., 1861-05-16
.V'pac .Edces.s q ass q CNsS.
War i'm Africa.

r ersons who have been in the tabit of trespas
sing uron the lands and timbers of Mcr ills Ad
dition to the town ofPlymouth, might do well to
see the Acts of last winters Legislature and save
trouble. The property is for sale.
W.. BURNS, Agent.
m,y6l-lR3
The Plymouth weekly Democrat., 1861-05-16
5000 ACRES Of LAND for SALE.

TENIE UNDERSIGNED Is AUTHORIZED
& TO sell the following described Lands, lt pers
toIc figures; part down ana the balance in alpual
payments, from cne ID four years, with interest
Maid annually
The Plymouth weekly Democrat., 1861-05-16

Persons wishing to purchase unimproved lands.
on easy terms, viii do we'll 10 give a call. al
SO have the O address OF the larger portion of
nonresident land owners, which will enable
ascertain the price of large quantity of land
which is not described in the above list.
THOS. MCDONALD.
Plymouth Indiana 1851
The Plymouth weekly Democrat., 1861-05-16
WOLF CREEK
Ell OV Rim Go MIL. 4.

gFNHE above named mill, six miles south OF
Plymouth, Is now doing excellent
CUSTOM AND MERCHANT WORK.
The proprietor spares pains to give satisfac-
siOn and intends keeping lis mill in condition to
the
Cert Best Of U'ork.
nd he feels confident that be will not fail to sat
sly al who nav favor Lim with their patronage.
Flour. Meal. Bran. &c. kept constantly on hand
md will be sold at the lowest living prices.
He respectfully solici's patronage from the citi-
ems of Marshall and adjoining counties.
MICHAEL ZEHNER.
p1vnouth.Aug % 1860. n3ir
The Plymouth weekly Democrat., 1861-05-16

Also the following described lands in Fulton
County, situated about two nies East of the Mich
gan Road ans; joining the south line of Marshall
The Plymouth weekly Democrat., 1861-05-16
REPLY TO G. Il. REEVE.

On our first PAGE will be found letter
from G. II. REEVE. 90 which the following
remarks are intended to be reply
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1861-10-31
JAMES HARPER, EDITOR AND PROPRIETOR

was severely, bat it was hoped not ia.
tally, injured. he henceforth contented
himself with such tidings Of nv condi.
'ion and improvement as could be OBJ
tanned from mere rumor.
At last, il was known that could
never recover entirely from the effects
If my injury, and that very day Capt
Elliott departed suddenly from the
nrighborhood. He made no attempt tc
see me. nor sent me any farewell -
When / was once more abroad, and be.
ginning, though with much unalloyed
bitterness. to learn the lesson of pa.
rience and resignation that awaited me.
I received letter from him. in which
he merely said that he thought my own
Judgment had taught me that. in my
altered circumstances our engagement
must be at an end; but TO satisfy his
own sense Of honor, (his honors) he
wrote to say that. while entertaining
the highest respect for me, he desired a
formal Pronunciation OF my claim.
Writing at the bottom Of the letter.
LET il be as you wish." / returned it
TO him at once. and thus ended my brief
dream Of romantic love. F
had heard ere this Of Elliott's cow
ardly conduct on that day; and now /
first bethnught me 10 inquire who had
rescued me from imminent death. And
when learned that James Frazer, his
arm already broken by the jerk with
which brown Bess tore away from him
as he caught at her bride. had ridden
after me, and was the FIRST TO lift me
from the water. Many times daily he
made inquiries concerning me. HIS
had been the hand that sent the rare
flowers that decked my room. HIS
were the words that breatheI words Of
comfort and hope TO my poor mother.
His were the books l read in my linger-
ing days of convalescence; and, his, now,
was the arm that supported me. as
slowly and painfully | paced the garden
walks.
have been his vile for many year.
l have forgotten that he is not hand
sOme-or rather he is beautiful TO me,
because see his grand and lovely spirit
shining through his plain features and
animaling his awkward figure. have
long since laid aside, as utterly untrna-
BILE. my pet theory that beautiful spirits
dwell only in lovely bodies. 1t may be
a Provideniial compensation that in
denying physical perfection, the soul is
not dwarfed or distorted. but shines The
brighter that it is not msrrrd by petty
vanity or love of the worlds praise.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1861-10-31

Fac SrNILEs or TRRAsuRY NorEs.-
Some days ago We called attention to
the fact that number Of fac similss Of
the new seven-snd-three-tenths Treas
ury Notes had been issued by various
business firms Of this city and else
where. with the evident intention Of
using them for advertising purposes.--
This manner Of advertising seems to
grow in favor, and the evils which wa
feared would arise from it, are already
occurring. We therefore once more
call the attention ofthe public to what
il becoming a serious abuse, against
which careless and ignorant people re-
quire to be put on their guard.
The fac simile impressions are struck
of in many cases on paper nearly as
6ne as that used for the genuine Tres-
surY Notes; the engraving is initiated
excellently, and though, of course.
some changes are made in the face Of
he bills, By the introduction Of the
lame and business of the firm using
hem. still the general appearance is so
greatly ike that Of the genuine note that
We are not surprised to hear of several
Eases where these fac SMILES have been
ised for swindling purposes BY rascals.
We are informed that several ofthess
totes have been brought to the Sub
Treasury Office for acknowledgment By
persons who have taken them on the
that they represented the
-alue Of their numerical face; and in
me case-thst Of q poor German, ig-
Iorant Of our language. had actually
Idvanced value upon one of thsm.-M
2. Post.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1861-10-31

A WARLrKE PEoPLs.-lt is singular
to see with what ease We have settled
ourselves down into being warlike
people. When this war came upon Us
in all its appalling and irresistible force,
our people were alarmed, business was
suddenly neglected, and desolation
seemed to have fallen upon the land
We all remember with what an intense
interest we gazed at the first companies
that came from Pennsylvania, Massa.
chusetts, and New York, and how ex-
ultantly we cheered them on their
march along the Avenue. We remem-
Der how the first cannon startled the
metropolis, how thousands rushed TO
the housetops. and listened with eager
ears and palpitsting hearts to the pro-
longed, dali. and echoing note. Every
bulletin was eagerly perused, every
newspaper excitingly read. and in every
heart there were dread, fear, hope and
expectation.
/ To all these things. however, We have
at length become accustomed. Wears,
atlsst, amilitsry people. The excite
ment has spread into al cissses, ahd'Is
no longer an excitement, but 3 calm
feeling. Fanciful mammas dress their
children in glarIngly red Zouave uni
forms and carry them to church. Gilt
buttons and gold stripes are so much
the fashion that plain suit OF sober
black is novelty. The boys "6le
right along the pavements and chase
their marbles over the street on the
"double quick" Every neighborhood
has its company of juvenile soldiers.
every family has some loved one in the
field. The ladies knit stockings instead
of dancing quadrilles. and the old men
burnish up the muskets which they are
too old to shoulder. We have adopted
war as q matter OF course. We are
martial in our tastes, martial in our
preferences, martial in our ideas. We
hum Warlike tunes, applaud the patriotic
airs which fair fingers steal from the
glossy piano keys. and pray for the sue
cess Of the sword Nothing could again
so suddenly change our people unless q
sudden return to peace Sunday ChroD-
iele.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1861-10-31
A YOUNG MANS FIRST LESSON
By TIMOTHY r1rcoxB.

I take it that the first great lesson a
young man has 10 learn is that he is an
ass. The earlier this lesson is learned.
the better it will be for his peace OF
mind and his success in life Some
never learn it. and descend into the
evening of existence, their ears length
ening with shadows as they go. Some
learn it early. get their ears cropped
and say nothing about il; while others
sensibly retire into modest employments
where they will not be noticed. A
young man, bred at home, and growing
up in the light of paterhal admiration
and fraternal pride, cannot readily un-
derstand how any one else can be as
smart as he is. He goes into the town,
puts on airs, gets snubbed, wonders
what it means; goes into society and
finds himself tongue-tied; undertakes
To speak in debating-club and breaks
down, or gets laughed at; pays atten-
lion to nice young woman. and finds
a very large mitten on his hands, and,
in state Of mind bordering on dis
traction" sits down to reason about it.
This is critical period in his history
The result of his reasoning decides his
fate. II he thoroughly comprehends
the fact that he dosen't know anything,
and accepts the conviction that all the
world around him knows a good deal
more than he does, that he is but ey-
pher, and whatever he gets must be
won by hard work, there is hope for
him. He will go to work and learn
how to live. On the contrary, if q
huge self-coneeit holds possession Of
him, il he gets cross or sour. if he
turns up his nose, or sneaks, he will be
cut. The world has no use for him.
A young man who is not tractsble and
placable, and who refuses to admit tC
himself that he does not know anything
to speak Of, and to do it good-natured'
", might as well retire to private life
as soon as possible.
After young man has thoroughly
comprehended the fact that he is ar
ass, the next thing for him to learn il
that the world does not care anything
about him-that he is the subject o
nobody's admiration or overw whelming
esteem. that he has got to look out fol
himself. A letter of recon mmendatior
will procure an invitation to tea; if ht
wears good hat. the sexton will ther
show him to pleasant seat in church
and expects him TO contribute iberally
when the plate goes round. If he is
stranger nobody will look after him.
Every man is busy with his osn affairs
He will not be noticed until he become,
noticeable, and he will not become no
ticeable until he does something tc
prove that he has an absolute value in
sprietY. No letter Of recommendation
|. viii give him this. except among those
who think more Of blood Than brains
Society demands that he shall be some.
body. and has a right to demand it,
Society will not take this matter on
trust,-7st lesst, not for long iime.--
j Society is not so particular what be
does, but he must do something tc
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1861-10-31

The RIcHLAND K. 6. C.'s.-1n no.
ticing the exposure of the reasonable
Knights of the Golden Circle, the
Mansfield Herald states that some
weeks ago it had information Of over a
thousand members in Richlsnd county
alone, and adds:
We may state another fact: the de-
mand for navy revolvers this summer
has been unprecedented, and to-day
the number of arms in private hands.
if known, would astonish all save the
initiated. We hope now that this Sc
cret society is exposed, detective off,
GERS may succeed in ferreting out every
traitor engaged in spreading disafection
and treason throughout the State
Cleveland Herald.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1861-10-31

DECIDEDLY RIcH.--There is one
Democrat in this county who certainly
has no cause for regret in the election
of Tod. In 1914, when Tod was first
nominated by the Democracy, our
friend, then q Democrat, and still
Democrat. sold a silver lever watch to
a then Wing, and now prominent Fu-
sion Republican Of this city. payable
,OIen David Tod should be elected GOver-
nor of Ohio. Tod slipped up in 1874,
and again in 1916. and our friends
chance of getting his pay was not very
bright, though he quietly slowed the
note away. Since then, politics have
changed somewhat, and with them our
friends prospects for getting his money.
Tod has been elected Governor, and the
note will be presented at the proper
time for payment Dayton Empire.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1861-10-31

Traitors IN BELMONT CoUErY.--The
Wheeling InieIligencrr learns that in
the town Of St. Clairsville ballots were
cast on election day for the peace ticket.
upon which was written. ''Hurrsh for
JEFF. Davis" ttz-
II loyal citizen in the Southern
States was to hurrah for the President
Of the United States, he would be hung
up TO the next tree, or shot. Longer
forbsarance with traitors to the North
ceases to be virtue; We are in favor
Of stringing such rsscals up as high as
Hamsn.-ORvm5Ha F6d.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1861-10-31

TIE PooR AND THE CoMIse WISTEE.
In view of the near approach Of winter,
and the scarcity of employment, one OF
our exchanges gives the following ad.
vice:
Let every man. woman and child
save now; let them even pinch them
selves and families now to prepare for
darker times ahead. The winter is
rapidly advancing, when the want Of
warm clothing, comfortable fires, un-
broken shoes. and host of other ne.
cessaries, will be severely felt. il unpro-
vidsd for now. Every shilling now
squandered in dissipation, or uDneees-
ssrily wasted, robs your family Of some
comfort. r,l $50
Every hou=. of idlepess. when work
may be obtsined, is crime. Look to
it, men with wives and little ones, tbat
when the hour Of gloom and distress
shall arrive, you shall have saved, even
though It be but few dollars, for that
lime Of need. 81 la-a
He Who neglects this plain duy b
worse thsu uuwise-he b wicked
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1861-10-31
A CosrLr REBr1IroS TO SLAVE.

A CosTLY REBELLION 70 SLAVE
HoLpERs.-A Leayenworth paper says
il has information to the effect that one
hundred slaves leave Missouri every
dsy for Kansas. At this rate, should
this rebellion hold on for 8 year or so,
il will need no emancipation proclams-
ton to make Missouri = free State. In
fact, her manifest destiny" is already
clearly foreshadowed. So much for
sccssshcn 70 Missouri.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1861-10-31

~Miss Florence Nightingale is so
seriously i'll as to preclude all hope Of
her recovery.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1861-10-31

TThe following important eircu.
larhss been addressed to Governors
Of all the States on the sesboard and
lakes -,r
DEPARTMENT OF STATE,
60 WAsHIEeToN, Oct. II. 1853
To HIS Ezcellsney, tie Governor efths
,Stofe al.