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The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1861-01-24
Inmates Of the Poor House

Two weeks ago We halfway promised to give
the inmates ofthe poor house and their condition,
and believing that it will be An important item Of
information to the people of the county to know
how the poor Oft are cared for, we now give them
partial description of them they appeared and
we're provided for when We saw them.
In all, we believe there are twelve persons who
have consented or have been compelled to place
themselves in this institution, to-wit: two aged
men, two elderly Women four young women or
girls, one middle aged man, one boy about twelve
or fourteen years of years of age. and two three
children The first two mentioned appeared 20 be
over seventy years Of age, and were very feeble
both suffering from colds or lung fever that had
doubtless been brought by the miserable con
dition of the house In addition to this one Of
them is deaf and is disabled or crippled from hav-
ing his hip broken. They were bo:h provided,
when we were there. with very thin. dirty or filthy
garments, being made Of cotton drilling Il great
part OF which Was worn into holes. and Judging
from its appearance We do not think il had ever
been washed since they were made. They were
most Iitable ojects-should be objects of real
charity. instead Of being rietms of the "cold char
tiles" Of the Commissioners of this county We
had considerable talk with the one that was not
deaf. He was man OF general intelligence and
had seen better days, but misfortune and Door
health bad brought him to what no now is. He
remarked to US that it Vas miserable place for a
sick man, and then pointed on to Ms the revolving
scenes that he had been compelled 20 zee and hear
during all the time OF his sickness, WHICH we will
not now discribe, but leave the reader TO imagine
after we have given description the othe, pau.
pers who on account of there being only one warn.
ing stove in the den, were obliged to stsy in tho
room where he lay during his sickness. The other
old gentleman was very. decrepit, and rathel
childish, and we had no conversation with him -
! He too had been suffering from violent attack o
lung fever of which he was getting better. Iii,
sands Of life are certainly very near run out, snt
his days of suffering and des;ituiou arc drawing
rapidly to a close. His last day. are by no mean
his best days.
The two old Ii die are not 50 pi:iAble az the oil.
men We hare spoken of. They are not a. old a
me mon, and their general health appeared % b.
good 'rhA oiIes, looking ono vas d.af anil durl,
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1861-01-24
Hum ne Old Gentleman.

In speaking Of Lac ADJ ertisements taat he thought
acre ode d. N the Democrat, old Matt ngly rive
eesksago. got ~ feeling very symp tn &c and was
sorely sggries ed on account OF the great outrage
NC Perpstratei upon our subscribers every week.
lie feels mach worse Tor the than he does foi the
poor unfortunxtes OF this county who have been
poorly taken care Of during the first part of this
winter He ssvs.
'swLas right has the editsr to complain OF out
RACES he ilaagiaes ara leHetsd upon the county
paupers by their keeper. when BE "a guiIev Of a
worsescutrase every week upon his poor subscri-
hers"
This is the old nIsantbropes sympathy TOR the poor
unfortunate persons dependent upon the "oefd char
tiles Of thc coriRsisssaers Of Ibis county for their
teod and fsires' ". savs rs are guilt, If ,
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1861-01-24
Home TIE tim nv

Medaryville, Puasi.i Co.. Ind, ell. >, 1859
DR. RobAcK-Thi> i certify that l hive been
using some your Blood Pills and Purih. r. was
taken sick the first sf September last. u,s very
sick for about Ole week. received relief bv
the aid of doctor, though fingered for some
three months and grew no better. procured a
bottle o. your Purifier and a box OF Pills, 10y the
time used this medicine felt as tholgh knew
not what bad health was, was able 10 work hard
and fell. well afterwards. Some two weeks ago |
was taken very bad so bad that WAS unconscious
what was about. got another bottle of YOUR
Purifier and box Of Pills, used tn. aud found re
lief. Yesterday sent and get some mere, had
not the money for it the last time sent, but es-
TEEN your medicine highly chat would not
do without itas long as my credit was good enough
to get it, am ncndng at this time by The good
effect of your much esteemed Blood Purifier and
Pills. Yours truly, trem
VrysASD AND MoRaAy.
see advertisement. ian24n5lw4.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1861-01-24

E Fun. says Quilp. is the mos. con-
serva'ive elsment OF society. and ought 10
be cherished and encouraged by all Lawful
means. People never plot mischief when
they ere merry. Laughter is an enemy t.
malice. a fo- 10 scandal. and q friend 10
every virtue. 1t promotes coed temper
enlivens tn heart, and brightens the in
tsllect Let us laugh when we can.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1861-01-24
PLIIOETH STIPLE N.IRKETS
Nrlu advertisements.

ORDINANCE.
Be il ordained, Ivy the President AMI Board of
Tru .stees, of the corporate Town of Plymouth in
the County Of Marshall and State of Indiana that
the owners of Lots number l61, l6t l72 and 49,
in the original plat the town Of Plymouth, be
and hereby arc, required TO build new side walks
on the sides of such Lots rs front on Walnut
Street, the side walks TO be SIX feet in width and
laid three stingers, ard OF such material as is
commonly used for sidewalks. And tn several
owners OF the above specified lots are h er-by re-
spectively required to complete the same rs above
speci fed within thirty days from the date OF the
publication of this ordinance. And il is hereby
m ade the duty Of the Street Commissioners to see
that tho side walks above described and specified
are constructed according to the provisions oft
0idinSLce Witness:
4. c. $ TALEY, Prcs't of the Board
ID T.. VAN VALssNBuhGH. Clerk PlvmoutA Cor
poration. January 7th 1861. ian24n5lw3
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1861-01-24

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The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1861-01-24
INDIANAPOLIS CORRESPONDENCE
Military Officers--Legislating out of
office Gov. Mprton's Seizure, ane
Observation-Disclosures of Nor ton
Election Of q, 8 Senator Caleb B.
Smith-Senate Observation-Disclosures
ton TO odd Abe'--Legislative Elec :
tions--Northe,n Indiana State Prison
Jack Shepsrd &c, &c.

INDIANAPOLIS JAS. 10. 1851
I'd DEMOCRAT 1t gives me pleasure 70 inform
yOn thattw0 OF your fellow citizens, to saw moth
ing of your humble correspondents, have been hon
ored by our nte Governor with Military conmis,.
ions-Lounging into the Secretsr, OF States Office
n few days ago, saw two commissions signed by
the Governor, and attested by the board Seal of
the State, commissioning Messrs. G.. n. Reeve and
ID. D. Quivy as Lieutenant Coloael, and Ma or
in the Ninth In iian, Brigade. Knowing that they
both possessed military talsnts" I was clad TO
see it $50 recorded" and hope hereafter you will
address both OF these gen tlcmen BY their proper
titles
Gov Homnond having short tine previous to
going ont Of Office discovered by accident that
only very few Of the military Officer, required
under our militia laws had ever been appointed,
and. of that few their com missions had expired d,
and, knowing, that der the present tate of things
With the possibility of before NJ, it was highly
important that these Offices should he filed, i'm.
nicdiately issued commissions to the number OF
two or three hundred for that purpose. Tasre il
B,gadier General for every Congressional Dis
N''~et ""N N'iou'i, isIsuleuHut anu VIII
jor for each county Although, in the selection oi
these officers, no Republican applicant was reject
ed. yet they are terribly icrused because the mat
ter vas not deferred until Governor Lane or Nor
ton was in the executive chair, and could sign
commissions to their favored partisans and one o
DE first measures the Republicans OF the Leais.
a'"'e propose to carry, bill already having been
introduced TO that effects to abolish our present
"ih'ld law. the reby legstating all Democrats ou,
OF omce'--a r'ing unheard Of in the history of
ie 'sist'on--and eAen rs-enact a new code to suii
Their own peculiar tas-. But before the acco m
plish this. they will have ~ overcome minority
who, not only feel deeply he Injustice OF tho
measure, but who knew also how 20 make use of a
little parliamentary tactics 10 pre.rrc ,ter rights
As an example nf tho r,ry msqsa pimoss aud iib.
r1f spirit o' 'pr present Governor. allow MI. !,
say, that ines his accession - Office he IN, insitcd
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1861-01-24

As~ What strange things girls are.
Otfer one of them good wagesto work for
you and ten chances to one if the old, wo
man can spare any OF her girls; but just
propose ma!rlmony. and see if they don't
Jump at the very chance OF working a life
time for board and clothes.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1861-01-24

Owe have been too busy at job wor this week
TO gather up the locals about town. We have
heard rumor: OF two or three Il lts, some of which
were rather amusing, but VIC hal not time to ge,
the particulars.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1861-01-24
OCCASIONAL

CROWDED CUT.-Several editorials are crowded
OUT thls week ny more interesting matter The
communication from our lndia-,apoli. curresnonI
ent came to hand late. on account of being Dc
,sinedo the way. and has PIT US fcw hour. be
hid
The Placer herald., 1861-04-27
formerly traded here now pass us by and purchase

formerly traded here now pass us ny and purchase
at Sun Francisco. However true this may be
cannot determine 1t mny be so to a small extent
There seems to be an unreasonable prejudice in
the minds Of some people against the Caliiorni"
Steam Navigation Company How it has been
engendered l know not unless it has been brought
about by the fact that the Company has always
performed its contracts with the public in the
most strict and satisfactory manner. Fare has
never been unreasonaby high. and the accom-.
moda:ions on their boats have always been OF
the first order. The boats 90 and come In regu-
lar time, and no other company, on any river,
ever performed an equal amount of carrying
more safely and more promptly. No accidents or
delays occur, and should either happen the com
pany is very responsible for all damages Can
the public be benefited in the least by breaking
up one Company and establishing another. The
old line cannot be driven off, but how long would
fare remain at one dollar were their boats TO be
withdrawn. But l am reminded that the space
for my scribblngs is filled, and | must close
again by subscribing myself MORE ANON.
The Placer herald., 1861-04-27

Ess~ The Dutch Flat Enquirer notices
that a number of valuable Improvements, in
the way Of buildings, are going on at that
place, indicating the prosperity and thrift Of
the citizens Of that plaae. Dutch Flat is
destined TO improve and become one OF the
hes. mountain towns in California, and the
sooner the people there build their noun
tain wagon road, the SCORER great benefits
will lie derived
The Placer herald., 1861-04-27
Henness' Pass Railroad.

The railroad surveying party. under the
direction Of Mr.. Judah, are pushing ahead
their survey through the Henness' Pass as
rapidly as the weather will admit. This
road, it will be recollected is to connect will,
the Sacramento Valley Railroad at Lincoln.
and will pass up the divide between the
Bear and American Rivers, through the
Henness Pass. There is little doubt but that
tins road will he speedily put under contract.
The Sacramento Union of Tuesday last saws
the road my be considered fixed fact. The
company is already in process of formation,
and meeting is called at Sacramento on
the 30th instant to complete the organiza-
ton. Ten per cent of the capita. stock has
been paid in.
This road will pass within about eight
miles of Grass Valley, and practicable. line
has already been run from Nevade which
will inleraect it at point near Illinois
town. The citizens of Nevada should take
early action in the matter and secure the
construction of a connecting branch. as soon
as the rails shall be laid to Illinoistown.
Grass Valley National.
The above indicates want of information
on the part Of the writer, of the location Of
Railroad lines in this part of the State, that
is quite lamentable. 1t is possible that some
body has been humbugging him.
The Placer herald., 1861-04-27

~ The family Of q. w. Guthrie one
of the proprie:ors Of the San Francisco
Herald were poisoned this week with arsenic
being mixed with their food, but fortunately
no fatal results followed. A discharged ser
want named Della Moore who had threatened
revenge against other servants Of The family,
has been arrested for the act.
The Placer herald., 1861-04-27

az AS the Summer season approaches,
and the mountain trails becoming passable
the silver-hunters are turning their steps to-
ward Nevada Territory, the land Of hope,
and perhaps of reward to a few, but doubt
less Of disappointment to the many. 1t is
estimated that ten thousand persons wilt 60
to Nevada this season.
The Placer herald., 1861-04-27
IN THE FIElDi
ID. w. LURECK

INFORMS all Dry Goods Buyers md
Il ally the Ladies' that he will not nermpe "u tspeel'
Country Dry Goods Store Keeper to t,,m,s nu". any
him. All those that are in need Of Drv r"cs's Gass
Millinery Carpets, Oil-Cloths, Mating. y,u1 y"u1o'
Notions NC, &c. will please call on I1RTcwe 1s1sse
where they may purchase Goods at the;, rIvA AL.
prices '"e'f own
~ Please remember the place. Round Co,,.,
Auburn, April 9th, lS6l.-im ''o'e'
The Placer herald., 1861-04-27

WnHDRAwN.-In consequence of the
passage of law by the Legislature prohib-
iting Gift Entertainments, McGinnis & Co.,
Of Virginia, have withdrawn :heir enterprise
for the distribution Of mining claims and
other property. Those who have purchased
tickets are requested TO return them to the
Agents. who will refund the money.
The Placer herald., 1861-04-27
Gen. Jackson on Coercion. Advice of q
Patriot.

Gen. Jackson in his farewell address to
the American people, in March, 1887, thus
alluded to coercion He said:
"lf such a struggle is ever begun, and the
citizens Of one section of the country are
arrayed in arms against those Of another IN
doubtful conflict. let the battle result as it
may, there will be an end Of union, and
with it an end to the hopes of freemen.
The victory Of the victors would not secure
to them the blessings of liberty. 1t would
avenge their wrongs, but they would them
selves share in the common ruin"
These words Of the venerable patriot
ought to be inscribed in letters of gold and
everywhere distributed 4 civH acar is the
end of the Union. Let no Republicans,
after this. presume to quote Andrew Jackson
in favor of coercion. ". II. Standard.
The Placer herald., 1861-04-27
List Of Letter.

Remaining in the Post Oa6o.
Placer county on the lst of AMI ~ Kattlesnak.
Antonio Crstiana Hntoh;. ''OA'
Antonio Nunes Roberto Hino. HiIson Iso Henry
Bagley H-2 Hail W. SUnn
Denne'.s D WIN HfllisBG
Cn',1 CruGkshnnk % n Judge Jos
Campbell Thomas Kews Ia. :"
CallrayJ Kedicr NJ
Colburth G Tvno, ~,
Dooly Patrick Monv pm pI1n
Davis Il W S.ni
Ellis Z G Smith IN,
Falvery John-2 Turner Iahs
Frew John Wc;nho;,n"
Ee Eee,"h rn'riek William S
Ho''ehoeck York James
d. S. BEACH,py
The Placer herald., 1861-04-27

IMpRov1xo.-For several years mining
operations at Wisconsin Hill langnished
somewhat, but within the last year great
improvement has taken place, principally
caused by the use Of stronger heds of water
in the hydraulic claims; AMI to day that min.
ing district is said to lie one of the best in
the county
The Placer herald., 1861-04-27

Bg- A writer in one Of the Bay papers,
who went to see the elephant, pronounces
the po.osi silver mines, in the Colorado
country, humbug. He says Of Potosi, a
place to which people are foo'ishly crowding,
that but one or two claims are being actu-
ally worked. while all the rest appear to be
for sale. The country is Of the most for.
bidding chamberlain little water and
that brack'sh to the taste, scarcely any wood,
ard the earth unfit for cultivation.
The Placer herald., 1861-04-27

TEMPERANCE LEcruRE.-Mr Leigh Har-
nett, forty nine miner, and long residen.
of this vicinity, will lecture upon the subject
of Temperance in this place tonight. His
lectures have been favorabIy mentioned in
several of the presses of tbs State.
The Placer herald., 1861-04-27

iE Monteomery's School BiI-,he same
that has caused so much scusson Of late,
from its sectarian tendencies, was overwhelm-
inaly defeated in the Assembly on Wednes,
day. The vote stood ayes l3. noes so.
The Placer herald., 1861-04-27

Ey- arkinson's new stock Of Spring
aud Summer Goods is causing rush to his
store about these days.
The Placer herald., 1861-04-27

Eel Being called eastward on business,
E. G. Waite, Esq, offers his one.half interest
in the Nevada yonrnal office for sale. The
Journal is among the best papers in the
State. aud doing profitable business.
The Placer herald., 1861-04-27

EE The bohemian" is the title Of q
weekly paper just issued at San Francisco.
|. is devoted to burlesque and humor. We
do not know tina. it can claim originality in
that respect, as there are many very funny
papers in California. We are indebted to
Mr.. J. P. Brooks, Of the news depot for
No. Of the "Bohemian"
The Placer herald., 1861-04-27

RA1S.-Dutch Flat was visitedIty r heavy
shower of rain on Wednesday evening, al
the same lime refreshing rain fell at Au
burn.
The Placer herald., 1861-04-27

Gg~ On Wednesday, the Assembly pass
ed resolution Urging upon Congress the
calling Of Convention for the purpose Of
revising and changing the Constitution.
The Placer herald., 1861-04-27

There is merit in the Republ,c.. -
the first sectional party cvsr r''can party. nj:
country M 1t is the North arravss vss"nl1ed in the
Soutn. Inc first crack in the icsho.a agans: he
centre" Ws,"au VI crash THROUGH ~
The Placer herald., 1861-04-27

EESevera Town Ordinances, that have
Undergone amendmen. since first passed. by
he Trustees, will be found on the first page
# to days Herald.
The Placer herald., 1861-04-27

NE- Two of the locomotives belonging
TO the Central Railroad, have leen placed in
running order at Sacramento.
The Placer herald., 1861-04-27

EE The water in the Sacramento rive:
is get a: a high s,age-over twenty one
feet above low water mark.
The Placer herald., 1861-04-27

wA new steamer is being built in New
York for the Pacific Mail Steamship Com.
pany. She is described as being magni6.
cont vessel, surpassing any of those running
on this coas.-possessing every improvement
necessary to render her good sea boat, as
we'll as for the comfort of passengers.
The Placer herald., 1861-04-27

EE This is busy season with stock
owners, as the rodeos are taking place one
after the other among the ranches, and the
estray cattle collected and taken home.
The Placer herald., 1861-04-27

1t is contended by the Republicans that the
seeded States will soon become disguised with
secession, and apply for re-admission into the
Union. If so, why clamor for coercion? Why
talk of resort to force, when what they purpose
to accomplish is to be effected peaceably and
without bloodshed by the natural course of
eycntI .Fetr Hampshire STANDARD.
The Placer herald., 1861-04-27

SET FOR TRIAL.-The case of the People
va. Horace Smith, has been set for trial on
Monday, May 9th, in the District Court Of
this county
The Placer herald., 1861-04-27

EE A new town ia growing up near
Omega, Nevada county, called Spiritsville
from the number Of spiritualisss residing in
the place.
The Placer herald., 1861-04-27

The old claim that has been annually pre-.
sented to the Legislature, for the payment of
the Law and Order Troops" in 1856, has
finally been reported upon in the Senate, and
bill offered for the payment of Sls,377 80
provided "the Senate shall deem it proper
to pay any bill, until more is known about
the actual service rendered"
The Placer herald., 1861-04-27

Lwrhe last stage by the Southern Over
land route arrived at San Francisco this
week. The stock is now being removed to
the Central or Salt Lake line
The Placer herald., 1861-04-27

The Public Debt Of the United States
amounts now to $9e,oOo,Ooo This does
not include the 100000 loan authorized
near the close of the late session Of Congress;
but considerable portion Of that loan is in.
tended to redeem outstanding treasury notes,
which we presume are included in the debt
"A above stated.
The Placer herald., 1861-04-27

EEThe estimated monthly yield Of the
mines in the vicinity Of Grass Valley is
$35O,OOO.
The Placer herald., 1861-04-27

G4r The columns of the Grass Valley
National have been some~ha. occupied OF
late in the discussion pro and con, between
two correspondents of the question, "ls
dancing a sin!' AS the discussion seems to
have clerical support on one side, it will
undoubtedly last for an indefinite period if
the editor is willing to "stand the press"
II the clerical gentleman could ask ninety
five out of each hundred of Californians, if
dancing was sinful, they would answer EN-
phatically in the negative.
The Placer herald., 1861-04-27

NE Great rivalry exists between the
competing steamers on the Sacramento riv.
er. The splendid new boat Cbrysopolis and
Nevada run on the same day. On Wednes-
day the latter, on the trip to San Francisco,
beat the former.seven minutes.
The Placer herald., 1861-04-27
CALIFORNIA
STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY
1f

The fast and splendid steamer.
CHRYSOPOLIS AND ANTELOPE
viii leave on alternate days for San F,,n.;...
st O'Clock p. NJ. from foot of street ''''
Steamer Chrysopolis, Chadwick. Mas,e, ~,
leave on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Frdau"
Steamer Antelope. Poole, Master will leave IN
Tuesdays, Thursdays. and Saturdays. W
For 1zarysvillc and Intermed diate L.na,...
Every Day.
Steamer Swallow, Littleton, Master. and ,t..,,
er Young America, Summers, Master, will l.,,a
on alternate days for Msrysville, a. o'clo,I
A. ".
TWO TRIPS A WEEK,
For COlusa, Red Bluff and Intermsl,.,.
Landings.
The Steamer Sam Soulc, Pierce, Ma.te, and
Swan. Rogers. Master, will leave for the aLoy.
named places on Wednesday and Saturday. NJ
o'clock A. NJ. fr. the storeshp foot Of K street,
Cabin fare from Sacramento to San Frapcixo
81. Deck, 25 cents
Frei ght up or down. 81 per ton.
Freight from San Francisco to Mary,yills, s.
per ton.
For freight or passage by any OF the above
boats. apply on board, or at the office Of The
California Steam Navigation Company. on board
brig Globe.
A. REDINGTON, | lam.
W. II. TAYLOR, "sO'"
April 9th, lSGl.-my.
The Placer herald., 1861-04-27

FAvoRs We are indebted to Mr. Hsxe,
for the latest numbers of Harper's Maga.
zine, Godey's Ladies Book and copies OF the
New York Herald and Tribune Of date Of
April lst. The latest Eastern apers and
periodicals will be found at Mr. Hazell's
news depot.