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The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1862-04-24
4 True story of the Revolution.

just III the close oil the Revolutionary
war. there was seen snmewh here in one of
the small towns of central Massachusetts.
ragged, forlorn looking soldier coming
up the dusty street He looked about on
the corufields tasseling for the harvest. on
the rich, bright patches of wheat ready
for the sickle. and on the green potato
fields, with curious eyes,-so at least
thought Mr.. Towne. who was walking lei
surely behind him, going home from the
reaplng TO his supper. The latter was a
stout farmer, dressed in home. made brown
linen trowsers, without suspenders, vest
or coat. The ragged soldier stopped un-
der the shade of great sugar maple. and
Mr. Towne overlakipg him, stopped also.
Home from the wars?' he asked.
just out of the British clutchesl' re.
Plied the man, I've been prisoner for
years tie reJoined suddenly Can YOU
tell me who lives in the next house? Is it
yours?
No, replied Mr.. Towne. 'Tompkins
lives there. Tha, house and farm used TO
belong &" comiade Of yours, as l sup.
pose; his name was Jones. hut he was
shot at Bunker Hi and his widow mar
ried again
The soldier leaned asanst the tree.
What kind vi a ma" Is he? | mean what
kind of people are they there? Would
they be likely to let poor soldier have
something to est?'
IF Tompkins is out you'd be treated
tirst-rate there. Mrs Tomkns is a nice
woman. bu: he is the snar.ies, that
ever gnawed q bone. He is a terrible
surly neighbor. and he leads her dogs
life. She missed it marrying the fellow,
but you see she had ha.d time of i, with
The farm after Jones went off soldering,
and when my son came back and said that
he was desd-he saw him bleed to death
on the battle feld-she broke right down,
and this Tsmpkins came along and 90,
into work for her. and he laid himself out
to do first rate. He somehow got OIL the
blind side OF all of US, and when he of
iered himself to her, | advised her 10 have
him. and | am sorry did it. You had
better come with me. always have bite
for any poor fellow that's fought for his
country
Thank you kindly returned the sold
Ter. but Mrs. Tompkins is distant-a
sor: of old acquaintance. The fact is,
used To- know her first husband and |
guess | will call there
Mr.. Towne watched him as he went up
to The door and knocked. and saw that he
WAS admitted by Mrs. Tompkins.
Some old sweetheart OF hers. may be,
sad Mr.. yowne, nodding to himself He
comes 100 late F; poor woman. she has a
hard Tow 10 hoe now Then Mr.. Towne
went home to supper, and we will go in
with The soldier.
Oouid you give poor soldier some
| 'hinS 10 eal! he asked of the pale, nerv-
Gus woman who opened the door.
My husband does not allow me to give
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The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1862-04-24

II is said that the Erie canal will not be
open this year until the 4th of May.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1862-04-24

Yancey. it seems, is not captured. alter
all The news was too good to be true.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1862-04-24

Ii is not true that Gen. Grant has been
superseded He is still in command
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1862-04-24

\ gang of couaterfeiters was broken up
at l4aconia, y. IL. few days since.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1862-04-24

The number of men now employel r.
the Brooklyn Navy Yard is abol, 5000.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1862-04-24

Almost every young lady Is public
spirited enough to be willing to have her
father's house used AS court house.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1862-04-24

"If eyes were made tor seeing,
Then beauty rs it, own excuse for being"
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1862-04-24
FRUITS.

To Sit on the curbstone and peddle ap-
Piles. So a month.
License to peddle peanuts. $50 year.
For selling apples. pears, peaches,
around any public park. $50 per year.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1862-04-24

Every person taking an affidavit shall
be assessed 25 cents
Ordinary cursing and swearing to pay 5
cents an oa,h. the swearing to be .neasur
ed BY a Cursometer to be furnished by the
Secretary Of the Treasury.
The New York herald., 1862-01-30

HAY.-The market continued 1rm for North river as
S5c 0Oc for shipment. and at 95c. 81 for city use
NAVAL SroREsSales OF 100 bbs spirits OF turpentne
were made at 421c. 45c. Common rosin was nomlnsS
at &c.
Gales were made at &c., and in larger lots at S4c cash.
Crude petroleum was dull. with . tendency towards
lower rates Sales were making on the wharf at 16c;
with some lots taken export at 17c in shipping or
DER Sales OF refined making In part for export ~
2Sc a 321sc Petroleum naptha was at l2c. l3c The
following statement the New Bedford market for the
week ending 27th inst is from the Whdiemans Sap.
ping Li:-Sperm has been quiet since our last, eno
without transactions in this market. In Fan kiver ouV
bbs sod delivered there Mt 81 40 per gallon 10 parties
in this city Whale also has been quiet Inc only saes
parcels OF inferior amounting to 500 Dds ior Tan
ner's uss at SOC. per gallon Whaobone, no sales.
PRoyHIoysA fair d. mand existed for pork, which mas
been firm, with sales Of 400 bbls. at $12 $l3 FOR od
and ew mess s SO 80 so for prime, and $l2 20 xls
37lS for prime mess Beef was steady, but not active,
as only 200 bbs sold at previous figures. There
was not much inquiry for bacon 800 boxes sold at
from 61c 7t4c. Lard was heavy the receipts having
been liberal the sales comprised 200 terces aud bbs-
at 7ic. 8Ic., and 200 kegs at S%c. There were no
tant changes in tho market for dressed hogs, cut
meats butter cheese. 100 bbs Craigans extra city
beef hams sold az SIG.
Sgrps-CIoyer was saleable at 72lc., cash. 250 bags
were sold for export. Timothy was quiet ana nominal
SuGARs.-The market was quiet and unchanged. Inc
sales were confined A. hhds Cubas and 5000 bags Por
nambucos at PIT
TAILow-Ihe market was steady. Good to prime was
sold at 9axc 91c. Washington was quoted al sac.
aQc. -
WnIsKKY-sales 500 bbls. were made at 24c. 2414c.
The New York herald., 1862-01-30

Wheat was very dull and prices were generally no
minal only small lots sold at 81 90 81 20 70
red Western, and 81 80 for Milwaukee club. Corn
plenty and in limited demand prices tended downward
Sales made Of 30 600 bushels 5ssc for unsound,
$50. 64jsc. for sound Western mxcd in store and de-
liyered, aud 6oc. for Southern yellow Sales were
also made Of 5000 bushels rye at sac 500. Barley
and oats were unchanged.
CoFvrE.--The market quiet and sales limited in.
Guiding lots of white Ingusyra at 23c cash. and 80 mats
Java 2ec, with 100 bags old 81. Domingo at zoe.
CorroS.--The market was Hrmer and more active with
sales Of about 200 800 bales closing at 35c 34c for
middng TO strict middling uplands.
rnEroHrs.-Therc not much activity in the market
to day. and rates were without any remarkable changes
To Liverpool there were shipped 5000 bushels corn In
bulk at I'D, 150 packages lard at 27s. 3d. 60 hfrs
talow a 25s also, by foreign ycsscs 600 bbs -four at
s boxes bacon and 100 packages butter at 3Os 40
tons logwoot at 30s 600 bbs petroleum at ss To Glas
gov, $50 terces lard at s0s 10 London COO bbs -four
at 3s 200 bbs pork at 4s 200 terces beef at 7 and
by foreign vessels, 800 bbls. -four at 3 3D. &c. 4kd
400 boxes bacon and AGO tcrcos lard 30s For Ham,
burg $50 torces lard at 3Ts Cd full vessel was taken
up for Liverpool heavy goods at 27s 6d and $50 bags
clover seed engaged at 27s. o. To Londcp 500 bbls
petroleum oil were engaged at 81. Cd.
The New York herald., 1862-01-30
The receipts of the Chicago and Northwestern
Railroad for the third week in January were as

New York is debtor to Boston, Philadelphia and
Baltimore, state of affairs produced to great
extent by the lberalty of this city over the pro-
vincial towns in relation to "demand notes."
which are generally honored here and dishonored
there.
AT the meeting of the directors of the Cleveland
and Toledo Railroad Company, just held in this
city, an agreement for the final settlement OF the
suits pending in the Supreme Court of Ohio against
it, to compel it to maintain and run that portion
of the northern division Of the road west of San
dusky (Which had been recently negotiated by
the officers of the company, was approved.
The terms of the adjustment provide for running
portion of its trains by way of Sandusky and
Clyde thus relieving the company from the main
tenance Of the road west of Sandusky, by way Of
Port Clinton. This arrangement harmonizes the
interests of the towns each division, and satis
fcs local interests and feelings, and removes an
incubus which has hitherto been hanging over the
company.
/ The contract between Newport, Rhode Island,
and the Newport and Fail River Railroad Company
was signed on Thursday of last week, and the con-
tractors ordered to commence operations ut
once, which was done on Friday morning, near the
Seaconnet river.
chusetts Railroad in the year ending November 30,
1861, were $200,e49; expenses and interest, $751;,
1877; net earnings, s39,3 The earnings show n
diminution of s54 ,l77 and the expenses s3l s0,
compared with 1860. The debt of the road is about
$500 600, and it has earned during the year and
quarter dollars per share expenses, interest
and sinking fund contribution.
The Fremont and Indiana Railroad has lately
changed hands, and its name been altered to the
Fremont, Lima and Union Railroad. There is some
talk, now that the read has been sold, that it
will soon be completed to Lima, the intersection
with the Dayton and Michigan road.
| The Secretary OF the Treasury has addressed a
| note to Collector Barney, OF New York, respecting
| the liability of duty, under the act of December
| "a, of certain teas imported from Canton or
board the bark Penguin, by A. A. Low g. Co.
| The Secretary holds that the act of August pro
vides that all merchandise in transit at the date o.
| the passage of that act shall be subject to the
| duties that were in force at and previous to the
time of the passage of the act and that the act o
December "a does not alter this provision The
| question is now raised whether the act of Decem
ber "a, imposing duty of twenty cents per pound
| applies to teas on shipboard on the 9th of August
the date of the previous act. The Secretary holds
that it does not, and that the merchandise il
question is entitled to free entry, if the Collector
is satisfied that il was actually on shipboard ani
bound to the United States, from the country O
production at or before the date Of the passage
| the act of August s, 1861.
| The following are the latest quotations of Anne
rican stocks in London received by the City of New
York.
The New York herald., 1862-01-30
Married,

CRoCFErr-CaAPMAN IN this city, on Wednesday, ia
nuary 90 at Trinity Church., by tho Rev. Morgan Din,
JoN A. CROCHET Of Newark, New jersey to CAROLINE
S. CHATHAM, of this city. ;o ..
HAyiroy-CIAgK Wednesday, January 20, at tho
residence of the BRIDES father by his Horror Inc Mayor
ELwooD HAMPTON, u KATE T., daughter Oh Sh@ries E.
Clark, all Of this city. r.r
HolIowAy-ANvAiIE.-At the Mrscal Fund Hail. fhia-
dclrlia ca Thursday evening January D. BY the Rev.
Carries wadsworth; D. D., IENsY 4. II ILowAY or Now
York city, HATTIE A. AsSABiE, Of Braokyn, New YORK
HogsINs--WcoLEY.-AtO Orange, New Jersey, on Iues-~
day January Is, by the Rev. James s. Bush, captain
WooIEy r. HortIss United States Volunteers, 10 Mss
+. S. WooIsEy, daughter Of Israel Sheldon, Esq.
The New York herald., 1862-01-30
The Mayor and the Haekley Con,rac,

MAYORS OFFICE, NEw York, Jan. rs, 1862.
SR-While conscnting to afx my signature to the
rant your payment for the first half Of the present
month. deem to be my duty to inform you that do
not thereby intend any recognition Of the validity OF
your contract
In my annual communication to the Common Council
called the attention of that body TO the strong grounds
appearing exist for the abrogaion Of your contract
have since TO change the views there
expressed.
The whole matter both TO the questions Of validity
and of performance remains undetermined, far my
present future action is concerned and sign the pro-
because you have not yet been notified Of
any intention by tho city authorities abrogate the
tract And desire you should understand that in sign
ing this warrant, reserve TO myself entire freedom to
withhold my signature from any future IT. in
my Judgment, the rights and interests Of the city demand
such action Oh my part. Your obedient servant.
GEORGE OpDYKE, Mayor.
MIR. ANDREW HACKLEY.
The New York herald., 1862-01-30
CITY COMMERCIAL REPORT.

WEDSEsDAY, san Zs--U T. II.
AsHEs.--Prices were unchanged aud transactions
limited.
BRE Observation-Disclosures in -four was limited as ship.
pcrs were partially out Of tho market, and many
holders eager to sell, prices depressed. The
sales amounted to only 5000 bbs. State and Western,
The New York herald., 1862-01-30
tn. cp,,s called the Senator's 10 order.

The CHArR called the Senator's 10 order.
Mr. DAVIS asked the Senator 10 poilt measure
the resolution introduced at the beginning OF the
present session OF Congress to y tax Of hundred
Mr Bright in his seat, but when the vote on DONG
was taken he out 6f it. The Senator frsm In
enity against the Senator from inaana but he would
have been reoiced he (Mr Davss) could have shown
his Ar Brghts) vote for messure to enable the 60
Mr. FEssExpEs said that he had examined the record
through though not fully, but far his mr. fessen
dens) recollection went there were no yeas ana nays
ur. BRlorr said that tie Senator from Maine (sir
Fessenden) had risen, though he political oppo
(Mr Brightly accidentally on the Finance Commit
tee Of which he lr Fessendenl had charge no would
Brght's) course in the Committee on Finance IN rsfe
renee an the monuyed Of the government.
lection OF what tas been done in the Committee on
Finance, when all these measures were considered and
when the Ser from Indiana IAir. Brght)
sent and believe that he has been pretty constant in his
attendance that they have received opposition from
hm (r Brightly but have had his fullest concurrence.
Mr. BRIGHT said that he had asked the question not be-
the Senator from Kentucky had any right to Cate
chisc him Mr. Brightly but to relieve the Senator from
Kentucky Of great deal Of rouble who seemed to be
burrowing about in his course
DAVIS said that in what he said about carrying the
into Africa ho meant no threat II the Senator from
Indiana had any explanation TO make he Mr Davis was
willing 20 hear il.
Mr.. BRcHrI have explanation to make. Imean
desire peace.
Mr.. DAYS said that he Q peace man aso and
meant threats. He referred again TO Mr.. Bright .
action in the Senate The Senator from Indiana
made one remark in bad taste when he said, 81 know
YOU" What did he mean? Did the gentleman mean TO
convey menace against me9 Did he threaten meg
Mr. BRIGhT-I not conscious Of having uttered any
threat against the gentleman from Kentucky. have
idea, from what / know of him. that he would be de-
TERED from doing his duty by any threat. do not
know whether he thinks would be- or not. He can
make The experiment.
Mr. DAVIS said that hs was on peaceful rotations with
every Senator.
Mr. BRIcHT-So am l.
Mr. DAVIS continued, and contended that, taking the
votes of the senator from Indiana r Bright and his
course and action the resolution for taxaion
sufficient ground for his (Mr. Brights) expulsion.
Altar an executiyc session the Senate adjourned.
The New York herald., 1862-11-30
POLITICAL.
THE CoNPTRoLLERsHif or OUR CITY.
TO THE ELECTORS OF NEW YORK CITY

Among the ohcers be elected at the charter election to
be held the Tuesday in December next Comp
oer OF the CITY OF New YORK." for the years
from the first Monday OF January next.
This Office by tho important OF
city ana county government. IL
CHARGED with the control and administration comp
Gated public hnanes including the auditing settlement and
adjustment OF all claims against corpora
ton or the county and
ment OF upwards OF twenty millions of doars annually
The importance OF placing In this a
ani general business qualifications win readily conceded
by every Intelligent citizen and IN OF the sc that the
vast wealth, is greatly promoted by, dependent
upon, faithful and udicious performance
the extensive powers aud duties Of the head Of the Finance
Department consistentlv vote for
hde the care or private business affairs
There Is necessarily aud should not be-
between the administration OF municipal affairs aud
the questions of state national politics The Gle ton
Comptroller should have exclusive reference
rests OF the people OF city aud should involve the cnasd
Grafton OF te 100 much neglected questions ne houestf
Is he capable
The Undersigned representing al shades OF political opu
ION urge their fellow sizens In considering these questions
to bear In mind the present incumbent,
ROBERT r. uAWS,
who has during his term, about expire filed this
important oiioe IN TO command the appreciation aud
merit the confidence of all classes in the community. lie
ment, and has shown himself 10 be enrently qualified
discharge the duties devolved upon this ollce
At time like the present think would be ip the
highest degree mprudent II serous discard man
who hsa been tried, aud respect found wenngwh0
has introduced order and system III the OF the
public finances. whose influence has always actively
exercised in favor OF economy the public expenditures
and 10 whoss efforts the community
poan reduction In the rate aud amount Of taxation for h
present year-ior new especially wholly
inexperienced la financial tnausReInent.
We therefore earnestly recommend MI. Haws cand
date in all respects worthy and deserving the support Of the
electors at the ensuing charter election.
Nav YORK, November, lSG2.
The New York herald., 1862-11-30
Arrivals and Departures.
ARRIVALS.


LirERpooL-Steamship Africa at Boston-Mr and Mrs
Neal, Besse and two children Mr. and Mrs Conlon,
Mr. Mckee, ii Eastman Messrs Pinggo, Ruman, Pecom-
tall Rankin, Philips Cronnelley Innis Peters Fish wick,
ter Appleton Lewis Ewing, Wylie, Caulson, Saer and
Hall: Ii L Marcy Mrs Haueh Miss Fay, Dr. Barron. 8
Bayliss and Wife Miss Whselwsight W DEXTER Captain
Dearborne, G Won Arnin. Capt II sater, W Palmer,
P Burber. Capt Dacy, England Ross Mr. and Mrs
o Donohue Mrs Dana and Mr. and Mrs Ganied, Capt
Reed and son. Wilson. Stiager, Cobb, Kicker.
A Mcdonald. Mr. and Mrs Kavanagh and four children,
Thomas Dunn and VIM Ounard.
NKw oaLEANs-Steapship Parkersburg-S Levy, wife and
two Chi ~n; Capt Manning Mrs Graham and three child
rn, 9 I Wssse-and 20 in the steerage.
NEW Orr ANs-Steamship Cambrfa-Mr Vidal, Chas Ay-
mar, LIE j Thorp Mr. uerety, Capt Collins of ship John
>. en- Mrs Abovoh and two children, Mrs Smith and two
children.
DEPARTURES.
SOUTHAMPTON, HAvRE AND HANsCRc-- feutonia Gabriel
Raye child and servant, France; NJ Maohado. Havana
Mrs Cornon, Deroit Mr. and Mrs Nedlinger New York;
Miss Ellis Hughes. Arthur Cunningham Miss Cunningham.
Sutton. Louis Menstng, se,il, New York. Ph eau.
der CALIFORNIA; Capt Etienne Blanc France; Christ Koe
gel Oregon Gustav Naumsnn San Frsncisco; Or Horn, Ph
Paris; Asel scheeh, Bernh BREEDER Fried srngsr, New
York; Henry Ade sister and child Mr. and Mrs y Kohy,
Berp Rev Marco Detroit; Miss Kate Lucey Phlladel-
pia Mrs Blum lighters New York Mrs sohnepele.
August Huhsn, Gruen New York Heinrich Fuhr Calor.
MIA; Frank, Mssouriand others In the scerage Total
MISUNDERSTANDING Ena-Mss Grogham Captain
Thomas Weeks. James Whseside, Lawson and wife
vost, fIscn, Ortiz Henry Lloyd George Kenword
sefsSs olivier, ysrasi Ssasss fe!.s, TSsssr
BonssiI Mr. Rawlings, wife and son; Frans Fors-and
others In the steerage.
The New York herald., 1862-11-30

stainless and music sweet and joyous Hosted through
the sunshine Of their going Think how disease touched
them and they withered from tho ranks how
havoc faced them and they retreated only TO
their God. Those pale columns win nle by Us
forever. Those tattered flags wave
now only in dreams. Their spirits have passed
Inc to your ranks Ycgr courage and your enthu
'esm will hep all UP the CHASTITY vacuum, and with
1sf destiny complete their unfinished glory Soldiers
tane hi, a IN s fo are wrapped the unity and
'oua'ry as as oSf will sVsr
to replace IT, ke nber this in battle by
the foe it will reiuforce you with the fire of ten
men. Bleeding and bfee, thless from the overpowel.
charge will rally the wav.rng column stop the panic
and retreat and through fire sud smoke, slaughter ana
DEATH snatch victory that shah redeem this saa and
and restore you to grateful homes or consgn you " m
mortal graves
These remarks of the fair orator we're received with
loud applause.
Judge Advocate General Anhon, behalf OF the COM
mand returned thanks the presentation IN neat and
eloquent address.
After partakng of refreshments the battalion marched
on, headed by the band.
The New York herald., 1862-11-30

70, SAcos SyrHov. prvs. IN tho rhirtsen,h New
solunteess His loss In tn regiment Is severely
io.c he was beloved ny all who kneA hlm
ue relatives and friends the fan NY are invited "a
Ae9a }he funeral, at Pompton cl.srch Now Jersey on
notice -
= IsRRr--0n Saturday, November 20, Josg '~ARDo
son OF senor Don Tomas Terry, OF Cenfgcsos Ooo"
'h .hc ilth year OF his age.
inc friends Of the family invited to attend the fa
~, ~ 81 stephens church. Twcpy eighth street, se.
Sa ~ lnrd and Lexington avenues on Monday morning,
at hali past ton O'Clock
WOODS --On Saturday, November 2o, CHARLES WooDs,
satff year Of his age
The elaves aud friends Of the family respect
fully req ested TO attend The funeral from his ate resi-
dence, 232 West Ihirtyninh srteet Monday after.
noon al Que o'clock ibou further notice.
WEsH-0p Sriday, November %, Jon,sNA wsrsF a
native Of Kilkenny Irelaad IN the Goth year of her age
after long and severe illness.
Ths funeral VIII lakc place this (Slnday) afternoon az
hafpst Que O'Clock fsll her late residence I6S East
Twenty street. between First and ayenues
The rionis and relatives OF che fam invited 10 at.
tend without further notice.
Dublin papers please copy.
WslLER-On Friday, November 20. IsABEELA WELLER |
only daughter Of Joseph B aud Mary Ann Weller aged
y oars and months.
The funeral will take place from the residence OF hor
grandmother, Mrs. Mclaughlin, 80 avenue G this (Sun
uay) afternoon at hais past one O'Clock.