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Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1864-03-17
Hard on the Minister.

A minister vas travelling in the back
woods, and espying cabin, entered or
a mission If mercya The lady Of the
house (she being present alone, and
rightly judging his Grand when she
saw him approaching, seized the Bible.
and when he entered, was to all intents
busily engaged 10 perusing the volume
He noticed, however, that she held the
letters reversed or ia other words, up
side down. After the usual courteses
the minister inquired what she was
reading. ~
oh, bout the old prophets, was the
evidently sclf-satisfactory response.
alt is very edifying to read the SUI
. ferings of Christ, said the minister
zilk "And SO that good maniis dead, is
{ he 2" asked the matron, evidently get
ting interested. aaH q u3a.
Certainly he is
"Well, that's just the way. I've been
at John long time to get him to take
the newspapers, but-he won't IT, Every
/ body in the world might die, an we not
get to hear word bout it, said the
woman in rapid tone.
"Ah, woman. you are in the dark, !,
said the preacher with an elongated
afaceyose l.0l aaI aa55rt 81
Eyes, I know we are. I've been at
John long time to put a window in
the fur end ofsthe house, but he won't
do that either" tr,aa IN
81 perceive that you are weak in
knowledge an a.v
~ know that Tn weak, and guess
if you'd had the bilious fever, and beer
takin' saxafrax and cataract pills as Ions
as l have, you'd be weak -too," replied
c the woman, in rather an angry tone o.
6 voice, and half an octave higher thar
usual. hei1rt} Hi- lqt Y
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1864-03-17
fearless Eyes.

1 eGod shall wipe all tears from their
eyes" The expression is one Of ex-
quisite tenderness AID beauty. Il The
poet Burns said that he could never
read this withoutbeing affected to weep
ling. Of all the negative descriptions
OF heaven there is nc one perhaps, that
would be better ada pied TO produce con
ISOLATION than this. Who is there Of the
human family that has not3shcd tear?
Who has not wept over tie grave Of a
friend, over his own losses and cares,
over hisIdisappointments, ~oyer his gsfns,
over the foilies, vices and woes Of his
fellow men? And what change it
would make in the world il it could be
said that henceforth not another tear
would begshea, nota head would ever be
bowed again in grief! Yet this is to be
the condition OF heaven. Inthat world
there is to be no pain, no disappoint-
ment, no bereavement. No friend is to
lie in dreadful agony on a sick bed no
grave is to be opened to receive a pa
rent, wife, child no gloomy pros
pect Of death is to draw tears Of sor-
row from the eyes. 10 that blessed
world, when our eyes run down with
tears, we are permitted to look forward ;
and the prospect Of such world should
contribute to wipe away our tears here
for all our sorrows will soon be over.
Amidst the trials Of the present life,
when friends leave US when sickness
comes, when our hopes are blasted: when
calumnies and reproaches come upon
US, when, standing upon the verge Of
the grave, aad .yIeQkip down into the
cold tomb, the eyes pour forth floods OF
tears, it is blessed privilege to be per
nitted to look forward to that brighter
scene in heaven, where not pang shall
ever be felt, and not tearshall ever be
she'd a5evsff. III uc 4 v9as
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1864-03-17
SPEAK GENTLY.
BIZ JesEP HIxg RoBDIxs.


"speak gently, Il is better fer
To rule by love than fear;
~.9yspeak gently, let nc harsh words mar D
TIE god We might DO here.
- Dropned In the hearts deep well; A5i 45l
TIE good, the joy which il may bring,
IN Eternity -shal TELL e~~ . g
! Speak gently tothe sorroTing. God
alone knows how the magic Of kind
words will often exercise half the bit
terness Ola Secret agony or how the
flowers Of hope, crushedsby some pitiless
grief, will revive under its soothing III
fuence.>s ~ ~ 49, @-.
Then let US speak gently to each
other, for wh 0 may k ow tia his. brother
is not under the shadow Of some great
sorrow.i m brITT1 Dj
Speak gently to the poor Empitter
not the scanty crust Of toll with Blind
ing tears. Call not the flush of humil
iation- to sunburnt tbrows, for they have
enough to bear in their cheerless, strug-
Cling life. =
Speak gently to the errlng.E Fierce
not the heart, already tortured by re-
morse, with unkind1words, for we know
not how the temper came. Perhaps in
form Of light and beauty, with voice
sweeter than siren S song, which wooed,
.entranced, and bound by q spell hard
to be. broken. We do not know but we
too might have fallen, had we thus
been tempted Perehsnee-we have felt
The enervating, deadly spell and poison
Gus breath of the. TEMPER but had
strength to turn ere it was too late.
BY all that we suffered in that trying
hour BY the lingering misery of days,
months, and years by all the haunting
memories that are still ours; let us deal
kindly with those who have erred, and
not forget that if we would reclaim them
from the wrong, and turn them to the
right, We must speak IS epHt1yyuarrav7
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1864-03-17
Silver Double Hunting Levers,

BEST QUALITY CASES over which electrofne plat
ed Is k gold similar To our Tmproted Da3eT, and sup
erior adjusted movements with stop to be used in
timing horses, etc. has F0ar Lnder for Washington
and Greenwich time, sweep second, and all the i'm
provements Ailn ALL taking its beautiful and taat-
less apperGnce and its SMerior ement into consld-
Grafton we regard it decidedly the cheapest article
of the kind in the market. Price, in good running
order, S35, of for $500
pcD- We ask no pay in advance, but will forward
either Of them tc responsible parties to any pert OF
the goods delivered giving the buyer the privilege
of examination and if not satisfactory, the watch can
be returned at our expense
The express companies refuse making collections on
soldiers and other parties in the dsloyal States con-
sequently all such order must be dccompQned by the
cash to insure attention. We make a deduction oftwo
dollars either watch when the payment is forward
ed in advance 4-r
Money may be sent by express at our expense.
THOS. CAFFERTY & Co,
93e and o5 Broad Street, opposite City Bank,
NJ GIN Providence, L. /.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1864-03-17
a rnefens.
Profit and Loss.

Il s As rather an yunscrupuleus fellow
named Ben was coming down oneamorn-
ing, he met Tom and stopped him.
II say, Tom said he, 'here's a pref
ty-counterfeit three # you pass it, II
~diyide" ~ ~ - r.
Z -.'Let's see the plaster said Tom; and
after examining it carefully put it in
his vest~poeket, remarking ! IT ). an
equal diyision-a> dollar and a half
apiece?' s -. -w-~r ~, Ia
"All right" said Tom.
2 a few minutes afterwards, he quietly
stepped into the store Of his friend Ben,
and purchased a key of oysters for a
dollar and half, laying down the three
dollars for them. The1cler booked at
the, bill rather doubtfullY when his
suspieions were Immediately Gained By
Tom, who said: 4..1.- -.l,fl.,5
There IS no use in looking, for I re-
ceived the note from Ben himself not
ten minutes ago. /9ifa 2 " tita.
OF courseI the clerk, with this assur-
dHCEy tOIAtu CNtl d toIial +lhp a 1919 IL
change. With this deposit and a can Of
oysters, Tom left Shortly afterward, he
Il met Ben, whoasked him if he had passed
the note. - y5
ooh, yes" said Tom; at the same
time passing -oyer7the dollar aud d half
to Ben, :.
! That evening, when Ben madesup his
cash account, he was surprisedAt TO find
the same old counterfeit three in the
drawer. Turning to his clerk he
asked: 3
where did you get this cursed
note? Didn't you know il vas couns
terfeit?'
"Why," said the clerk, fTom| gave it
to me and I suspected it was fshy but
he said he Rad Just received it from you,
and [ took it.
The whole thing had penetrated the
wool of Ben. With peculiar grim he
muttered, "Sold p and charged the can
Of oysters 70 profit and loss account.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1864-03-17

L Saw ENoUaH A man in Cortland
County raised porker of such unsual
size that strangers went out of their way
to see it. One of them the other day
met the old gentleman, and inquired
about the 'saailnile' = s'Wall, yes, ), the
old fellow said ~'he' a got such acritter;
nifty big I'M; but be guessed be would
havs to charge him about shlllin' for
lookin' athim The stranger looked at
the Did man for minute CT so; pulled
out the desired coin, handed it to him,
and started to go off. Hold on" said
the other; don't you want to see the
hogf' No." said the stranger. Il have
seen as big hog as I-want to see - and
og he went.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1864-03-17
PRESENTSiPRESENTS Il
$4,000 AGENTS WANTED 1!
RAREaoPPoRTTNILY.
$4,000 Watches, Gold Pens and Pencils,

$4,000 Watches, Gold Pens and Pencils,
VEST, GUARD & NECK CHAINS,
CuATELAINE CHAINS. AND PINS, refe-e,1zy
ENGRAVED BRACELETS,
fg7a-s Erag3tgf ENGRAVED SPRING LOCKETS,
SEAL STONE RINGS, CALIFORNIA RINGS, CHASED Rings,
MASONIC KINGS AND PINS, GENTS CALIFORNIA DIA-
{ M9YD Pms, .CALIFoRNIA DIAMOND EAR DROPS, BEAU
~ TIFUL SETS OF JEwELRY, NEW STYLES STUDS, AND
i9- BUTToSs, ETC, Worm 100000, 4E'li
To be sold for One Dollar each without regard toyaue.
and not TO be paid for till YOU know what
--tsets9 70 You are to get. .Gani.F9gEg
In all transactions by mail we shall charge for doing
the business % cents each, which must be enclosed
when the request made to know what you can have
fter knowing what you can have, then it will be at
your option to send 81, take the article or not.
Five articles be ordered for S1-eleyenl for 81
thirty for S5-siXty-five for $40 and one hundred
for SIS +l3 9fsI W. ai5i# 99 ~ ,-i 4+t5t
r. With the information of what you have will be
sent Circular giving full instructions to Agents and
full Catalogue of articles and then it will be at your
option to send and get the articles or not.
lso, for 81, will send solid Silver Shield orelt1er
Army Corps Pin, with your NAME regiment and COM
pany handsomely engraved upon it.
Address s. NJ WARD & CO.
Box 1876, New York. roi n13-3ml 2os Broadway
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1864-03-17

Nothing thatis not Wholesome genial and rest q
tive III ITS nal ure e1ierlg mo te %
TETIERs STOMACH blLIths' tihis Popadn
contains no mineral Of any Emu no aeNly potac.'
eementi no Hery eAGtat: ou. ~ y d III y
me eXtraets o. rs paisi M ~ - at
the puTest %no naes' y al1 illus : - -
= MI 70 % as ~ nr9faeted ~ human
lar aS the ntll sy9,efi tf ~ & ~ To-
means galnst naaes ehge,aeIe, ny o+ S
some atinoy tpiele, llptie 'I 800 Vto -
causes AlosIhIIEi DiiIho iy o' io 2' % ''i'
guard. Ia. ,,o..o,. .o,,..t,a,,os ;tto,
III ISL fiiIie ''r ana resistant
pesh onna az" ~ ner
do dehouy ''a osne t scauroa a, tbo
" IN q. - ~ ~ ,otfeti "
VINO 70 %s.aii m % 81 rse
q9aieo n as coi1 p ps W..
81 eis glus @ Mi
e: S ~ tg 81 ~ Il, or5aS lLaI1d are I,ot
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1864-03-17

R@ Were we. as eloquent as angels,
yet should We please some men, some
women, aud some children, much more
hy listening than BY talking -
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1864-03-17
5l9ov i a Il q .
Prices from $40 to $500.

From b. f. BaEer, Professor Of the Boston Musical
Institute, 4uihor, &c. and Director Of Music IN the
South Congregational Church. En- faf.a
BosToN Mass
GENTLEMEN:-I confess to having entertained ~
prejudice against Reed Instruments before having
heard your American Organ. But, by this new meth
cd of voieing the lonoonous, dfonng, buzzng sound
has been ntirely cured and in place of it pure,
organ-ik tone substituted. The action is prompt,
and the tup ing is NY perfects your American
Organs receive the patronage they merit they must
come into very general use. I.I29G ~ ,Iesi
W it'll regard yours, b. f. RAKER.
Messrs S. D.i& II. Ivy Smith 5ll Washington st,
l30ston 49, ~ tLln [lidA - 400 - .Ee..f
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1864-03-17
SpRINnErr1n M

SPRINGFIELD, MASS
GENTLEMES :--Having thoroughly examined Your
American Organs, am of the opinion that they arc
distinguished from all have seen, by their extreme
fulness yet meloWntiss of tone and their quick re-
sp0nses to the touch of the performer
I am Yours &c, 1TE7 G. f. WILEY
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1864-03-17
IMPKO WE'D
Duplex In Yull Ruby q items

A first class Hunting Time-Piece Of silver material
over which is electro-ne plated Is k gold most dura-
bly wrought making the imitation ftutless that
it cannot be detected from the solid materi;si by
most.experienced judges acids will not affect it
London made movement, Improved Duplex In full
ruby ACiOn, has sweep seconds and IS not 70 be eX-
cellt-l IN general appearance This Is Decidedly one
Of the Best Articles offered for traders and spec
uIators Engineers. enigrants, and persons travel
iug will find them superior to any other; alteration
of climate will not affect their accuracy Price, pack
ed in good shape and III good running order only $50,
or case OF g. fur 200
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1864-03-17
From H. r sa,sbo,.n 1eaehe, 81 srvs,c md ,t,;d,.,

From III. mr. shabo7, Teacher OF Masic aad Presided
Of the Hundd Society, IN Dartmouth (ollege
= : DARTMOUTH COLLEGE.
GENTLEMEN The American Organ purchased of
you, though very pleasing in tone from the first has
become more and more favorte instrument with my
musical acquaintance welias with myself The ease
OF the action and the rapidly with which light music
be executed upon it, surprised me while for sac
red or solemn harmony its fitness is unquestioned
take great pleasure i'll adding my testimony to its
real worth .t8HE1 " rs .sH I'll M SANBoRS
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1864-03-17

From George r. Wiley, O1yqnist and Dictator of the
Music at John Street Church, Loacell, Moss. 4'o
GENTLEMEN Having had opportunity fl testing
the quantities your different styles of American Or
festatet TO say that find in them superiority both
exquisite purity smoothness and volume gof tone,
II delicate and pleasant touch and promp response in
rapid play ing can cheerfully recommend them to
any person who may wish to or p lay upon such
an instrument nearest perfection 80 'iH 4tf
Respectfully Yours, IS THos CaURBUck
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1864-03-17
HELMBOLD'S
GENUINE PREPARATIONS,

COMPOUND FLUID EXTRACT BUCHU, a Positive and spe-
cc Remedy for diseases OF the Bladder, Kidneys, Ora
vel. ana Dropsical Swellings.
This Medicine increases the power Of Digestion, and
excite the AbsorbeIts into healthy action, by which
the WatcIy Cacareous depositons and all tnnat-
ural Enlargement are reduced, well as pain and
Inflammation.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1864-03-17

@s'%N FIR RoXBuRnT, MASS.
GENTLEMEN To alude to Instruments which bear
the name Of s. d. II, W. Smith, would he useless
They have stood the test for years and when we saw
that they always reflect upon the reputation Of Boston
men, we award high praise In quality of tone and
fin ish they justly claim the first rank and having
much at stake, their American Organs
may be considereda good endorsement of any.
Respectfully, PROF. l.. c. A. SEcHE.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1864-03-17
CtOLDIERS I'm THE ARMY
NJ Il 9I'i tadH IL ,ga2d9 Il
AND QUIZ PEOPLE An HOME
Are now offered an opportunity by which heyean OBJ
tain ~. atf t tH@5 4nref Sass 4ff
Good and EDurissse Tiinc-piecc.
Alta
VERY LOW FIGURE.

Our WATCHEs ARE.
WARRANTED TO KEEP IL FOR ONE YEAR,
AND THE BUYER IS ALLOWED TIE
Psscilcdgo Of Examination before payment IS Required
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1864-03-17
From Thomas Baker Musical Dictator Of Laura Kecns

90 KING STREET NEW YORK
GISTLEMEN:-Hav examined the A mcrican Organs
manufactured by Messrs. S. ID. & III. W. Smith /
cheeruy certify to their superiority in every DIES ira
BILE qua lily of the instrument Their voicing is of the
most approved order rendering the clear and re-
liable enabli the performer to execute rapid pas
sages with ease and accuracy. Is
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1864-03-17

Mr.. George A Burcn, organist Of St. James Epis-
copa Church Chicago, Ills, says, 5gse .{ef
"Thcy far surpass all other Instruments of the kind
that have come under my observation, for fulness,
richness and brilancy Of tone, and promptness and
deiicacY of act inn.', .llu .EIE..- -. -
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1864-06-09
OLUME 9.

How Tom LOST HIS SHEEP.-An old
farmer in Tennessee sent his son Tom to
Memphis with flock Of sheep to sell.
Tom sold the sheep and got the money,
but falling in company with some sport,
who had the presence Of mind to hold bet
ter hands than he did, he was "cleaned
out Tom went home, but avoided the
old man. lie told his mother, however,
what had bef;tllcn him, and she took the
news, as gently, as she could. to the master
of the manor and of the sheep pasture
The old man raved, and Tom very judi
ciously continued to keep out of his way.
One day the farmer had friend to dinner,
and some spurious rotations being intro
duccd, they became quite merry. This
was Toms opportunity. He rushed into
the room, holding four kings in his
hand and exclaimed: Father, would you
bet anything on such hand as that ?,
BET guess | would Id bet every cent |
had"
well" said Tom, with sigh, chats
what became of the sheep. The other
Teller had four acesp' The old man was
speeches..
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1864-06-09
PLY MOUTH, MARSHALL COUNTY, INDIANA

The nronrietor of this establishment having pur-
chased the late interest of A. j. Ilassler in the
eamc. and having made expensive additions there
to Is now preprred to do all kinds OF Photograph
ing. Ambrotyping, Ferrotypng and Melanotyp-
inc in the highest style of the art. lis large sky
aid side lights enable him to take all kinds oil PIC
,,res in ali kinds of weather,
He is now having an immense run OF those
beautiful Carte de Visites, that are all the rage in
the cities. They are just the thing and every
body should havea dozen at once
Iife-sized Photographs as true to naturea
tnre is true to herself, and very popular
Pictures of all kinds copied and enlarged.
Don't fail to procure life likeness OF your
Father. Mother, Son, Daughter, Husband or Wi
before their dear faces are hidden from your view
bv the grave. Money could not buy from you the
poorest and aintest Photographic image ofthe lost
loved one. Then delay not a day lest the sub
stance fade ere YOU secure the shadow
The undersigned having had years oil experl'
ence in the picture business, and having recently
bccome familiar with all the late lniproyemen'sit
the art. Aatters himself that his work VIII com
pare favorbly with the best done IN the ciues.
New and beautiful pictures, StereoScopic views
etc., will constantly be added to the already re
spectable stock; so that this establishment Will IN
deed be a "Fine Art Gallery" Caliand see TIT
/ pictures. r IL II 81 49, ,See "a,
Plymouth, Indiana, September gath 1868, net
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1864-06-09

eff the Internal fanatics and Abolition
lists ever get power in their hands, they will
override the Constitution, set the Supreme
Court at defiance, change and make laws
to suit themselves, lay violent hands on
those who differ with them in their opin-
ions, or dare question their infallibilityl
and finally bankrupt the country and de
Iuge it with BLOOD" Daniel Hebster's
Speech IN Washington, March 7, 1850,
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1864-06-09

Something OF \ FAMILY-On Sat
urlay week there was & family reunion at
the residence of David and Adelaide Knoll
enburg, near Richmond, Indiana. One
hundred and forty-threo children and
grandchildren were gathered under the
roof Of the OIL homestead on the 50th an
nivcrsary of the wedding of the ''old folks,
still at home" Mr. Knolenburgis &c and
his wife II years of age-both still hearty
and strong He yet performs a mans
Jays work, and she walks to town twice a
week with butter, eggs, &c, and doubtless
she never obtained such encouraging pri-
ces before. 1t must be enough to renew
their youth and stimulate their faith in
the excellence of this lower world.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1864-06-09

WHAT SHE WAS MAKING.-"Pray,
Miss Sophy, what are you making7" said
a gentleman to young lady who was at
work upon a garment of a straight upand-
down description in white calico. "a
Sophy cover, sir" was the demure reply.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1864-06-09

Gen. Hunter has issued general order
stating that the army is to live upon the
country through which it passes, and if
necessary, horses and mules are to be
butchered for neat Chicago TriJ,me.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1864-06-09

OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES Doolittle
said in Congress the other day: Slavery,
Mr.. President, is dying, dying, all around
u.s." To this the Dayton COZ Empire
says:
"Yes: And Constitutional liberty is
dying; morality, public and private, is
dying; all that we have priced of peace, oil
social order, of neiehborly kindness, o.
friendly intercourse in society, is dying
And dying, too by hundreds OF thousands
are the brothers, fathers, sons of the mos
frenzied, deluded and miserable people
Why did not Mr. Doolittle tell it all, whil
he was about it 20
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1864-06-09

Uncle Abe's gracious permission to let
the World go on again, after discovering
that it was not the author of presidential
proclamation, shows grain of sense still
left in him We hope the circumstances
OF the case Will remind him of little
anecdotc.' Horne Tooke tells of George
the third A poor devil of printer was
tried for publishing a bogus kings speech,
when Georgcy remarked that he hoped
they would let him off easy for said he
lit is a better one than | could write >
Lafayette 1ryus.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1864-06-09

MALES AND FEMALEs.-It is related
that when Humboldt was asked, "Why the
male of the human species offered an ex-
ception to the rule so general among other
animals, that the male is handsomer than
the female?" he answered after moment s
reflection, Il deny the fact! 1t is our
NATURAL gallantry that makes us think
women more beautiful than men. The
woman do not concur in the opinion"
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1864-06-09

The world contains one thousand mil
lions Of Inhabitants, who spreak three
thousand and sixty four different lang
uaces. and are of one thousand different
forms of religion.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1864-06-09
FOR SALE BY

F or sale in Marshall county by Blain Co., T,
A. Lemon, Pershng Co, Plymouth; Robert
COrnwell & Co., Bourbon; b. APPS. Alleman,
Tippecanoe Ohm Cless Bourbon Jonas Miller, Bre
men, Jas. NJ. Wickizer, Argos; Peter Smith I'M
ontown; and Druggists and Merchants generally
throughout the Union
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1864-06-09

In Seccssia they give a man liable to do
military duty so many days furlough for
every recruit he brings in. One conscript
went to work and procured enough men to
ent;tle him to furlough from General
Lee for S,2l0 days
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1864-06-09

A novel election bet was recently made
in California. One Gridley agreed with a
DR. Herrick to carry sack of -four from
Sacramento to Clifton in case the Demo
cratic ticket was defeated. He lost and
paid The sack of -four was then given
to the Sanitary Commission fund, and was
put up at auction. The first buyer gave
$3.50. 1t was then put up again and
brought s305. 1t was again put up, and
sold and resold during the day, finally
reaching the sum of s4,400 The same
bag of flour is now to be sent to the St
Louis Sanitary Fair, to be sold over again