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The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1862-10-02
BILL SHIRLEY,

The friends of Mr.. SHIRLEY have thrown
down the guantlett i'll relation to his fitness
for the office of Auditor of this County,
and we ave compelled, in self defense, to
take it up; and in doing so if we do not
show concIusively that he is not fit for
Auditor, let all the people vote for him,
but if we do show that fact, then let all the
people vote against him.
lie stated under oath, as witness in
Court, not many months ago, that he was
at that time, the owner of a store room on
lot No. AZ, in Ply mouth, that although the
house had been sold at Sheriffs' sale, the
sale was effected for the purpose of pre-
venting certain parties from taking it TO
apply on debt, which they were seeking to
recover from him; that the sale was sham
and that he was as much the owner after.
ward a before I'll at it had been his all the
time. Now between the time of the sham
sale and the time when he swore that it
ed a schedule of his property, and claimed
his set-of under the exemption law and fill
ed his affidavit that said schedule contained
"a fill aud true account of all his property
of every kind, and all in which he had ana
interest That schedule is OH file among
the records oil the Court, at the Court
house, and the house that he swore was his
and always had been from before the time
Of the Sherifls' sale, is not mentioned in it..
Now if the affidavit was true the oath in
Court was false, if the oath in Court was
true the affidavit was false, and in either
case he proves by his own oath that he
tried TO defraud his creditors. Is such a
man fit for Auditor? Shall such man
have charge of the accounts and make the
business settlements of our County?
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1862-10-02

his good name traduced, his patriotism at
tackled, called a Traitor, held up as the
synonym of all that is low, base and mean:
because, we say. he would not under all
this sit and smile, aud smirk and smile
again like doubly ID hypocrise at ves-
pers', he is now falsely assailed as brute,
BLACKBOARD, a uailor AID scoundrel, by
the men in whose bosoms not one throb Of
patriotism, honesty, or heightened manly
sentiment ever found place for single mo-
ment. On the occasion referred to, Mr.
Turpie exposed in mastery manner the
infamous and disgraceful doiugs~ of the
last Congress and especially the part taken
therein by Mr. Coltax. whose defence of
his record and account of his stewardship
was so palpably weak inefficient and un-
satisfactory; that his friends were Sung to
madness; and goaded on to desperation by
their feelings Of resentment, would if they
dared assasinate him who Thus held mp to
view the indefensible record of the man by
whom they have heretofore sworn, and of
whom they seek TO make demiSod at the
very least.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1862-10-02
TURPlE And COLFAX AT South
Renl.

As was TO have been expected every Re-
publican paper in this District, aided by
the Gin. Gazette and Chicago Tribune are
maliciously classifying the occurrences
which took place at South Bend between
Mesr's Turpie and Colfax.
Knowing that the facts as published by
us last week over the signature of our eye
witness to be true they have not SCRUBBED
to falsify aud pervert them for merely par.
tizan purposes. Finding that their idol
Colfax) was unable to vindicate his ne
farious record made at the last session of
Congress. and instead of meeting Mr. Tur-
pie with argument, resorting to the most
atrocious personal abuse, the attempt was
made by force to prevent him from reply
ing to that portion Of Colfax's speech.
Because Mr. Turpie when thus abused,
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1862-10-02
The Present Crisis,

Events of the most momcntous character
are, one after another, following in rapid
succession, each fraught with the veal or
the woe of a great nation. W each invo-
unfairly ask ourselves the question, ''what
shall the end of these things be?' Upon
the reinstatement of Mcclellan to The com
mand in Virginia, hope sprung up into new
life and all seemed to promise well for the
success of the Government in its mighty
struggle with re elion.
Shortly after this when the Chicago COM
:aittee Of fanatical meddlers visited Wash
ton to urge upon the President the propri-
ETY. of Proclamation freeing the negroes
III the reVoltcd States, and met with a firm
'efusal, our hopes We're strengthened, and
The end of the rebellion seemed at hand,
when 10, the President issued his famous
Emancipa ion Proclamation, which startled
the nation like clap Of thunder III a clear
sky. Conservative men everywhere held
their breath with very astonishment, while
insane abolition fanatics shouted and raved
with triumphant glee. Scarcely had the na-
ton aroused itself FROM the wonder and as-
constituent occdsioned by this last act of
the President and commenced again to hope
for the best, when our ears are again salut-
ed with the sound of still another Procla-
nation, declaring martial law all over the
land, and suspending the writ of haJeos cor
pus, placing every man in the nation at the
mercy of his most bitter personal enemy,
and leaving him no means of defense against
the yindictive accusations which malice
envy or hatred, may henceforth pl efer
against him.
1t is not pretended that these things are
dcne under. or by virtue of, the Constitu
stitution; on the contrary, it is boldly avow'
ed that they are done over the provisions
contained i'm that sacred charter of our lib
critics, under the plea of military necessity,
Just how, or in what manner the PrOcla-
nation of Emancipation is going to aid our
government in overcoming the rebellion
does not appear; certainly it must be mop
erative so long as the negroes remain be.
hind the lines Of the rebel army, and when
we conquer the army and thus practically
suLdue the rebellion, SO as to get at the
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1862-10-02
THE GLENN FARM.

The Republican last week went fishing
and fetched up on thd GLENN farm; hav-
ing been so long used to mud and filth, it
is no wonder that, finding itself in decent
place,it was hugely excited when it thought
it had found n mares nest instead of
catching mud-sucker. Now lest our neigh
Dor should take a spasm, with none of
Madam Winslow's soothing Syrup at hand,
we will frankly tell them all about the
GLENN farm trade GLENN owned farm
here, Corbm owned 20 acres of wild land
in the west; GLENN wanted to trade, Cor
bin didn't, GLENN insisted Corbin at last
yielded, and they traded Corbin gave
100000 for his land, we don't know what
GLENN gave for his, Corbm told GLENN
he had never seen his land, that all he knew
about it was that the man from whom he
bought it, said that about one half of it was
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1862-10-02
A Specimen sheet

If any of our readers desire to know the
largest possible amount of slang, SANDER,
detraction abuse and misrepresentation that
can be crowded Into common sized news :
paper, they have onl y to procure copy Of
the NJ. c. Republican Of Sep. 25. 1869.
The Junior Of that de!eclable sheet has
been doing the editorials for some time
past, but owing to some relics of couscien-
ciousness still hanging about him, or else
his inability to cater successfully for the
depraved taste of the abolition patrons of
that paper, he has for the time being vaca
ted the tripod, and the Senior himself has
taken the matter IN hand. We advise those
who wish 10 secure a model Of scurrlity as
a curiosity to preserve the last number of
the Republican. and we can assure them
that not another specimen equal to 1t has
appeared since the time when the "memo-
ry Of man runneth not to the contrary. -
1t may be that the Republican party III this
county has reached such depth of moral
and political deg radiation as to feast and fat
ten upon such garbage as they are treated TO
by the Editors Of the Republican; but we
do not believe II, aud feel confident that
the course they are pursuing will meet with
the hearty condemnation of their reade RS.
The professions of patriotism, and devotion
to the union made by the Republican are
mere shallow pretexts, and will deceive no
one, SO long as week after week its COL
umns are filled with arguments and asser-
tions t. prove that the Uniou ought not to
be restored, and the Constitution ought t,
be DESTROYED
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1862-10-02

Who is in favor Of the General Govern
ment buying negroes, and taxing, the peo-
pfc 10 pay for them?
Ans. Schuyler Colfax, DR.. Sherman and
James 0. Parks.
Who is in favor OF carrying on the war
to abolish slavery, in the Southern States
contrary to the provisions of the Constitu.
ton?
Ans. Colfax, Sherman and Parks.
Who is in favor Of suppressing + re e
Press. Free Speech. and Of establishing
Military law all over the land?
Ans. Colfax Sherman and Parks
Who is 10 favor of repeating the Consti
tuition, by the mere ipse DIRT of Oae man.
and of establishing Military Dictatorship
in its stead?
Ans. Aboilionists generally, and Colfax,
Sherman and Parks in particular.
Who are constantly crying traitor, secesh,
&c. &c. at their loyal neighbors, while
they themselves discourage enlistment an
less the Recruiting Officers are Republi
csns?
An. The leading abolition Republicans
generally. aud the Editors of the Nj. G.
Republican IN particular.
Who secretly report the names of their
loyal neighbors to U. S. Officers, aed try
TO get them arrested for no otEer reason
than partizan prejudice?
Ans. The Editors of the NJ C.. Republi.
Who refused which called upon to speak
a word in favor of filling up company
now recruiting in this place?
Ans. The Senior Editor of the NJ c.
Republican.
Who tried to discourage men from enlist
ing in the company of Mes'rs Eggleston
and Shook?
Ans. Report SAYS that it was two Of the
most prominent Republicans in Plymouth.
and for once Madam Rumor told the truth
Who can't make a cash account balance
by from $500 to $500 day when doing
business in partnership with another man
Ans. The Republican candidate for Au
ditor.
Who allowed Bill Shirley two years ago
to peddle whiekey to catch votes. and
now wants the people to vote for him be
cause he has been a church member for
many years?
Ans. Iadam Rumor gives the name OF
the Republican Candidate for Treasurer.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1862-10-02
PUBLIC SPEAKING.

NJ A. o. Packard, Democratic Caud
date for Representative will address his
fellow citizens, on the Political issues of
the day, at the following places:
Maxenkuckee. Thursday, October Cd,
at p. m.
Tippecanoetown. Friday. October Sd.
at p. m.
Bourbon. Saturday, October 4th. at 7
p m.
Morris School House., Polk Town'p
Monday. Oct. 9th at 7 p. m.
Further announcements peXt week.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1862-10-02
.5Oint Discussion.

Messrs Turpie and Colfax candidates for
Congress will address the people at Plym.
outh on Wednesday the 9th day Of Octo-
Der at o'clock Z. NJ. Let them have a
large attendance Matters of momentous
Importance claim the attention of the peo-
pie a. this tine, come one, cone all, Re
ted in the great political issues of the day
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1862-10-02
ADMINISTRATORS SALE.

Notice is hereby given that will sell at Public
Auction on Saturday, October 4Ih, A. ID. 1867, at
the residence of William Anderson, late of Ger
man Township Marshall County, Indiana, deceas-
ed; all the personal property mot taken by the Wild
owl ofthe said decedent, consisting OF cows, yonnS
cattle, sheep. hogs, corn, and buckwhest in the
field, one Wagon and other articles too numerous
to itemize credit of nine months will be given
ON all sums over three dollars. the purchaser CIV
ing his note, with approved security, waving the
benefit of valuation and appraSement laws.
JOHN b. KlTCH, Administrator.
Sept, llth 1862. n55t5
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1862-10-02

purchaser for good Steam Engine and Boiler,
with shafting, betting and pulleys; a good siding
mill, splitting saw, and other machinery. Also,
for four good building lots and buildings thereon
suitable for manufacturing purposes
Also, for one good engine and boiler, with
steam saw mill complete-56nch circle saw, in
good order, ready to put up and run. With the
latter will be sold good frame complete if want
ed
The foreg DING property viii be sold on fair tine
or for cash, at low prices, by
July 10-24tf REEVE & CAPRON
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1862-10-02
ADMINISTRATORS SALE.

The undersigned, Administrator of the Estate OF
George Baylor, deceased, will, on the 4th dss OF
October, 1862, offer for sale all the personal proT-
ertv of said decedent, except so mach as has been
taken by the widow, and the wheat belonging to
the estate of said decedent, at the appraised value
thereof Said sale will be at the late residence
of the decedent, one mile West of Bourbon. A
credit of twelve months will be given on all sums
exceeding three dollars, the purchaser giving note
bearing interest, with approved security, waiving
all benefit of valuation laws. Al sums OF three
dollars and under, cash in hand on day of sale.
ZACHARIAH SENIOR,
Administrator.
Sor,,l,h 1860 no33t3
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1862-10-02
Is IT So HoRAcE?-Did you cause to be

Is IT So HoRAcE?-Did you cause to be
procured an indictment against NJ
M--several years ago. for procuring
money under false pretenses, by your own
evidence, AMI then take $50 as consid-
Grafton for clearing MIN, and procure the
mol. pros. of the case?
Did you advise Bill Shirley, while act
ing as The attorney both for himself and
his creditors, to take wild lands of you,-
which cost you only Is cents.-at S5 and
turn them over to his creditors at 8 5?
and then get Shirley to tell his creditors
that il they did not take the lands they
never would get anything? and that when
Shirley had several thousand dollars of
good assets on hand? And didn't Shirley
refuse to become partner TO such an out
rayeous swindle Are these rumors which
are circulating true?
We find the above deleclable morsel
In the Republican, in which that sheet
attempts to charge indirectly what it dare
no. do directly. Mr.. Goblin pronounce the
whole charge a false and underhanded fab
ricaliou. SO far as the Indictment matter
is concerned he has no knowledge what
ever of it, and the facts charged never had
any existence except in the base brains and
and corrupt hearts of those who nave CIV
en- them circulation.
1t is true that Shirley once came to
Corbiu and made a proposition similar In
| in substance 10 the one above stated, but
Corbin indignantly spurned it, refusing to
become party 10 any such ifauduieh'
TRANSACTION.
Shirley and not Corbin was the original
protector OF that proposed aud ou'ra'
peous swindle,' aud now through the
agency OF the Republican seeks 10 fasten
it upon Corbn and thus shield himself
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1862-10-02
SCHOOi HOUSE.

The undersigned will receive sealed p Pc Rran,
Uaryar,s nd Iobn Godda-d's lands. until Satur-
da srV ,6e i sp s o'clock p NJ Of said day
the contract to be let to the Lowest responsible
bidder. if not above the estimate, -,
For further particulars, inquire 0, ,ne 1naer-
s'gheu Township Trustee.
Plymouth, Sept 4, 1902 nSsta
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1862-10-02

Did James O. Parks, in the settlement
Of his iather's estate, cheat the heirs out oil
over nine hundred dollars by means Of Tor
eed receipts? Madam Eumor says he did.
Did James o. Parks, after deed had
been drawn by him, aud recorded, I'm
Which he had an interest afterward alter
the Number Of acres from 40 10 80. by for
gerry. and then try TO get the Recorder t"
change the Record, and when he failed III
that, again change the Deed back to what
it originally was, and then pay hush mon-
ey to some parties to keep them from hav
ing him indicted? idyou eem ?
Did you not Jeems o. Parks, get into
a personal alteration with your own dear
brother, over little lawsuit and after strik-
ing him. attempt to take his life by stab
bing? Report says you did. How is it
Jeems?
What is the reason the M. c. Republican
wonld not publish the card OF Messers
Egyleston aud Shook, Recruiting officers,
thanking M. A. O. Packard for his SER
vices IN their behalf? Is it opposed to en-
listmenls?
Did DR.. Sherman say to man in this
town, that several prominent men in Ply.
mouth had been reported as Disloyal. and
would before long be arrested!
Is Dr.. Sherman yet in NJ. c. endeavor-
ing to deceive the people in the absence OF
his competitor? Is he afraid to meet Cor
bin in discussion? If not, why did he back
out of the canvass?
Who votes to buy niggers? Schuyl Ter
Colfal.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1862-10-02

Who recommended and endorsed the
infamous Helper Book two years ago.
and afterwards ,ried 10 shulk out OF IL?
Answer. Schuyler Colfax.
Who now advocates the same views
contained IN that same Helper Book?
Answer. Schuyler Co'fa1.
VINO else?
Answer. Sherman and Parks and all
other abolitionists.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1862-10-02

susceptible of cultivation and the remainder
was fit for pasture, and that if they traded
GLENN must take it at his own risk, as
Corbin had done when he got it, which
GLENN agreed to do; Corbin gave GLENN
$4,000 to boot in the trade, and would be
very glad to sell the GLENN farm for
$l50000. Do the editors or any of their
friends wish to buy at that price,
The facts as stated above can be estab-
lished by the affidavit of man of undoubt-
ed veracity, who was present at the time,
and also by reference to the County Re-
corder, Thos. X Houghton, Esq.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1862-10-02
Great Work on the Horse.
The HorSe& his Diseases.

1T TELLS YOU Of Breeding, Breaking Stab
Feeding, Grooming, EShoeng, and
the general management of the
horse, with the best modes Of adj.
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Distemper, Catarih, Influenza Bron-
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Wind, Chronic Cough, Roaring ami
Whstling, Lampas, Sore Mouth ana
Ulcers, and Decayed teeth, with
other diseases of the Mouth and Res
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IT TELLS YOU Of the causes, symptoms, and
treatment of Worms, Bots. Collie.
StrangulatiOn. tony COncrctions,
Ruptures, Palsy, Diarrhoea. Jam
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The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1862-10-02
Cavalry Horses Wanted.

Two hundred CAVALRY HORSES wanted
from four to nine years old, from fifteen to fifteen
and half hands high, and in good order.
Apply to HESS 4 NESSEL.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1862-10-02

TUaPIE AND CoLFAx, met IN joint dis
cussion at Union Town on "Wednesday
last week. There was good attendance,
and the little Greeley found jordan was /"
hard road to travel; getting himself thor
oughly used up. We have not space 10
further notice The discussion, suffice it to
say that az ,l,e conclusion three C b e g s
were ven for G ol ak, three for Turpie.
aud then some Democrat proposed three
ioI the Uuion and the Constitution which
was molly responded to by every Democrat
present but not more than dozen ReDubli-
cans opened their mouths. This fact Of it.
self is emin n y suggestive. When We
can't C! esr fo the Uni)n We want some
patriot To break our dloloyal mouth.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1862-10-02
Democratic District Ticket.

CONGRESS,
DAVID TURPIE, Of White County.
FOR CIRCUIT PROSECUTOR,
AMES BRADLEY, of Laporte County.
FOR DISTRICT PROSECUTOR,
L. FARNSW ORTIZ, of ST. Joseph.
FOR SENATOR
HORACE CORBIN
FOR REPRESENTATIVE,
M. A. O. PACKARD.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1862-10-02

Who votes to buy niggers? Sohuy Ter
Colfal.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1862-10-02
Democratic County Ticket.

Democratic County TICKET.
For AUDITOR,
ALEXANDER G.. THOMPSON.
FOR TREASURER,
DANIEL O. QUiVEY.
FOR SHERIFF,
HENRY NJ. LOGAN.
FOR CoMMIsSIoNER-CENTRA DISTRICT,
WILLIAM GARRISON.
DR. COMPASSIONATE SOUTHERN DISTRICT,
JOHN II. Worries.
FOR ASSESSOR CENTER TOWNSHIP,
ELIAS JACOBY.