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The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1865-01-26
Good Rules.

The following rules from the papers of
DIR. West, were according to his memo
randum, thrown together as general way
mark on his journey through life:
Never to ridicule sacred things or what
ever others may esteem such. however
absurd they may seem to be.
Never to show levity when people are
professedly engaged in worship.
Never to resent a supposed injury till |
know the views and motives of the au
thor of it.
Never on any occasion to retaliate.
Always to take the part of an absent
person who is censuredin company, SO far
as truth and propriety will permit.
Not to affect to be witty or to jest, SO as
to wound the feelings of another.
To say as little as possible of myself
and those who are near me.
70 aim at cheerfuness without levity
Not to obtrude advice unasked.
never W COuIt tue ldNoE vi tiC ilCH ny
fattering either their vanities or their
vices.
TO speak with calmness and delibcra-
ton in all assertions; especially in CT cum
stances which tend to irritate.
Frequently to review my conduct and
note my failings.
On all occasions TO have in view the
end of life aud the future.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1865-01-26
Parents and Children.

No human being has right to ap-
propriate another human beings life, even
if they be mother and daughter You say
that she owes life itself to her parents.
True, but in such a way that it confers an
additional obligation on them to give her
every opportunity to make the most Of
life, and not in such a way as to justify
them in monopolizing it, nor in such way
as to render her accountable to them alone
for It's use. The person who gives life is
under much stronger bonds than the per-
son who receives life.
llfe Is momentous thing. 1t may be
an eternal curse. 1t is almost certain to
involve deep sorrow. Sin, disease pain,
are almost sure to follow in its wake. 1t
is PandCra's box whose best treasure is
only compensation. The happiest thing
we know of it's, that it one day come to
an end; Psyche will rend off her disguise
and soar in her proper form. The un-
certainty of the future is our solace against
the certainty OF the present. Surely. then.
of all people in the world, those who I'M
pose this fearful burthen are the very last
who should add even feather weight TO
it, and the very first and foremost who
should al any sacrifice Of less imp rtant
matters tighten it as far as possible. Fill
ial unfaithfulness is a chief of sins The
first violates those which it makes.
Ifa daughter, out CT love or Il sense
ofduty,' chooses to sacrifice her inclina-
tions-by inclinations 90 not mean the
mere promptings of self Indulgence, but
the voice of her soul calling her to work
in life, say not that she docs not we'll
l only say that her mother has no right
to demand such sacrifice 1t is an un-
just eXacton. 1t is selfish building up
of comfort on the ruins of another's hap
piness possibly of character, since so few
things are so apt to warp the tone of mind
and temper as a forced performance Of
unsuitable work Before children are
Old enough to choose for themselves their
parents must choose for them, even then
with a weary care lest they mistake
prompting of nature for whim, but
every restraint that is put upon child
for any other purpose than his own beno-
ft is sin against soul. What duty his
love does not prompt. you shall not BY the
sheer brute force Of your position req ire.
His life is in his own hands. put there by
you. and he must make it into vessel of
honor or dishonor. You shall not hold
back his hands from working its own beau
tiful designs, that it may putty up the
cracks III your time worn vessel. You
make great account of the care which you
took of his helpless infancy; but he owes
no especial gratitude for that. AS may
be inferred from what | have before said,
it was a debt you owed him Having
endowed him with life, the least you cou Id
do was to help him make the best of it,
i [Gall Hamilton.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1865-01-26
The Underground Railroad BE
tween the e.. g. a. and Canada.
From the Toronto Les

From the Toronto Leader.
The manifesto of President Jefferson
Davis, and the copy of the commission
issued to Benjamin G. Burley, now in
custody at the instance of the federal
government, were conveyed from the city
of Richmond to this city by special mes
senger, who arrived here a few days ago.
The messenger, whose name it would be
improper to divulge, is an active, shrewd
looking young man; and well posted in the
working of the underground railway"
which passes through the federal lines.
He gives an interesting account of his
adventures while going to and returning
from Richmond with the dispatches which
are so valuable to Mr.. Burley. By the
aid Of well filled purse he was enabled
not only to pass through the federal lines
by order of superior officer, whose name
it is judlcious to withhold from the pub
lie, but to receive letters of introduction
to other federal officers. into whose con-
iidence he managed to worm himself as to
obtain valuable military intelligence fer
the confederate government. and upon
which their generals will not be slow to
act.
lie had his dispatches 50 neatly secre-
ted about his person that upon one coca
sion when he was arrested on suspicion
of being 4 spy, and searched by the fed
eral authorities. they could not be dscov-
cred, and he was allowed to pass On his
way rejoicing. Upon another occasion
the faithful fellow ran great risk of los
ing his life whilst crossing river on Il
plank and at another time whilst trying
to pass through the federal lines dur 'ng a
general engagement. the risk of being shot
was so great that he had frequently to lie
down upon the ground to avoid being
struck by the shower of rife bullets that
were flying around him. TO this energy
and courage Mr. Burley and his friends
are greatly indea.cd.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1865-01-26

The subjoined il a resolution of the con
vention which FIRST nominated Mr.. Lincoln
for the presidency
"Resoived That the mlin.ainance in
violate OF the rights OF the states, espe-
cially the right of each state to order and
ding to its own judgment exclusively, is
essential o.thlt balance of power on which
the perfection and endurance of our polit-
ical fabric depend"
How squarely and effectively does the
above resolution strike the arguments which
are now urged in support of the proposed
constitutional amendment. Mr. Lincoln,
in his inaugural address, reproduced this
resolution, declaring it to be "a law" to
his party and to himself In his inaugu-
raj also he said;
Il understand proposed amend nent
to the constitution has passed congress to
the effect that the federal government shall
never interfere with the domestic institu.
tions of the states, including that of per-
sons held to service. To avoid miscon-
struction Of what have said, [ DEPART from
my purpose not to speak of particular
amendments so far as to say that, holding
such provision not to be implied consti-
tutional law, have no objections to its be-
ing made express and irreyocable."
What was ii he held to be implied con-
stitutional law That the federal govern
ment shall nerer Interfere with the do
mestic institutions OF the states" Per-
haps Mr.. Lincoln can explain how author
ity can be derived from the constitution
to change a law which it, by fair implica-
ton, makes irreyocable The constitution
may be amended, but not in particulars
which it declares shall never be changed.
How marked contrast Is there between
the declaration we have quoted and his
present advocacy of an amendment express
ly designed to interfere with ''the domes-
tic institutions Of the states
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1865-01-26
What the Louisville Journal
Thinks Of Slavery.

The Louisville Journal of the 5th gives
the following picture of the "divine insti-
tuition as it appears at present:
The abolition of slavery seems inevi
table, and it needs but little reflection to
perceive the fact. 1t is to be one of the
grand distinctive features of the period in
which we live. The people have carefully
considered the subject, and, by an i'm
mense majority, have clearly indicated
the policy Of the Government, and, with
all loyal men, this should be satisfactory
and conclusive. Slavery in Kentucky
cannot continue. Our society is in state
of mi-disorganization The natural re-
iation Of labor to capital is destroyed
The restraints Of discipline hitherto exer-
cised over the blacks no longer exist, or
only to an extremely limited extent
Slave and master are alike excited-nei-
ther the one nor the other being satisfied
with the present state ot things. The
FORMER Is unSettleu, uhsdtisheu, luSupoi
dinate; the latter is eXasperated and dis
couraeed. The inducements offered to
enter the military service have we'll nigh
depopulated whole counties of their black
male population, while even women and
children are deserting their masters by
thousands, stampeding, and seeking pro-
lection within our mill tary headquarters.
AS consequence crops so unharvested,
the ordinary labors of the plantation go
unperformed, and once prosperous COM
munities are overwhelmed with disorgan-
ization. The subject deserves the imme-
diate attention of the State Legislature. +"
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1865-01-26

FATAL AcCIDENT-Oneo of the unex-
ploded shells at Pilot Knob, Mo. few
days ago, came into possession of party
of four children. one of WON attempted
to extract the fnse by driving it out with
a hammer He exploded the shell in his
effort, killing himself and two of his play
mates instantly, and mortally wounding
the other one.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1865-01-26

a certain mother told her little girls
they must not hang around and kiss the
young gentleman that visited The house;
it was not beco.ling in them. and they
might be troublesome. 4 few days after
wards an old gentleman. a friend of the
family, called, and while noticing the chill
dren, drew one of them to him, and offered
to kiss the little thing But 40, she would
have nothing of the sort, and when, the
gentleman was gone, the mother said
"1y dear, when nice old gentleman
like that offers to kiss little girl like you,
you shouldn't put on such airs, and refuse
him. | was quite ashamed of your con-
duct"
But mother, you told us we mustn't kiss
the gentlemen said Maggie.
Maggie, there is great differance be-
tween letting young man kiss you, and
such old people as Mr.. Venerable, who
just went out. When such persons offer
to kiss you it is to show their kind feel
lngs, and you should take it as compli-
mcnt and not act foolishly."
Maggie put on Il very serious face, and
after thinking on it awhile, replied:
We'll mother, if hare to kiss the gen
tlemen, would a great deal rather kiss
the young oaes."
Children and fools speak the truth
Harper's Nogozine.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1865-01-26
Mrs Narparet Douolas. the Australian

Mrs. Margaret Douglas, the Australian
pedestrian, has completed tho task of
walking 1000 miles in 1000 hours at the
American Opera House, Liverpool
Each successive mile was witnessed by
persons who attested its fair perfor nance.
During her last mile, which she walked
in the presence of several hundred persons,
she several times stopping to dance, and at
the close she declared she could have
walked 200 miles more. aud would be
willing 70 undertake 400.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1865-01-26

DR.. ". II. Davenport, Surgeon Den
tist, will visit Plymouth regularly on the
second and last Tuesdays and Wednesdays
of each month, making two visits each
month, instead of one, as heretofore.
Teeth set on Gold, Silver, or Rubber;
all work warranted. Rooms at the Ed
wards House. y9n36-tf
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1865-01-26
NUMBER 20.
ST. Pafrfck's Body Found.

While the workmen engaged in the
renovation of ST. Patrick's Cathedral, in
Dublia-the Oldest church in Ireland
were digging up part Of the flooring in
one ofthe aisles, they discovered large
stone coffin of curious workmanship buried
a few feet below the surface. The
coffin was opened and found to contain
tie skeleton of an ecclesiastic, supposed
to have been buried there some 900 wears!
The skull was perfect, and the bones
crumbled into dust when exposed to the
air
On the lid of the coffin there was full
length figure of bishop in his robes
1t was inspected by some antiquarians,
including Dir. Todd, who expressed it as
his belief that it was the original founder
of the church. St. Patrick 1t is in good
preservation, and it is in every respect
most interesting relic When the church,
is finished it will he placed in a most
prominent position, because there is no
more remarkable antiquity in the build
ing.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1865-01-26
Oriental gireru Stable.
SALE, FEED dc EXCHANGE.

Horses and Carriages always on hand TO let at
reasonable rates. We also pay the highest mar
ket price in cash for Horses. Horses boarded
by day, week and month on reasonable term
HESS & NESSEL
slymouth Indiapa March 26th 1863
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1865-01-26

The Partisan ladies dye their lapdogs.
Green dogs, yellow dogs, and pugs sky
blue, are at present much in vogue.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1865-01-26

If woman should be always cared for
she shouldn't marry. They are all angels
while We are courtiog them, but once mar
ricd. how s ,cn We pull their wings cH.
The Shasta courier., 1865-03-04
County Court.
The Law of Newspapers,


l. Subscribers who do not give express notice to
the contrary, considered wishing to continue
their subscription.
2 If subscribers wish their papers discontinued
publishers may continue to send them until all
charges are paid.
3. If subscribers neglect or refuse to take their
papers from the office or place 90 which they are
sent they held responsible until they settle their
bill and give notice to discontinue them.
A.. If subscribers move to other places without
informing the publisher, and the paper is sent to
the former direction, they held responsible
Notice should always be given of removal
s. The courts have decided that refusing to take
paper periodical from the Office, or removing
and leaving it uncaed for, is prima faca evidence
of intentional fraud.
gasy- Postmasters would oblige, bya strict fulfill
ment of the regulations requiring them to notify
publishers, in three months of papers not ta-
ken from their Office by subscribers.
~ Under the law of Congress papers are not
pharged postage in the county in which they are
ublished.
The Shasta courier., 1865-03-04

CALIFoRNIaNs.-There is a fact connected
with the leading men in the service of the
United States at this time, that is not gener.
ally understood by their admirers in the
Eastern States. Many of them underwent
the process of naturalization in California,
and among those we are able to men ton
Generals Grant Sherman. Haleck Hooker.
Hancock, Ord, Sheridan. Naglee and Gearv,
besides many others who have done military
duty upon this coast. Matheson and Baker
in higher or lower rank, have won for them
selves an enviable reputation for bravery and
ability. Their old associates often speak of
their glorious achievements with pride and
satisfaction.
The Shasta courier., 1865-03-04

JEFF. TAKES To PRAyING.-It seems that
the chief conspirator is losing confidence in
saltpeter, and is about to invoke new ele-
ment to his aid. He has appointed Friday
tenth Of March, as day of public " fasting
humiliation. prayer and Thanksgiving, and
earnestly invites his friends to observe the
same. There is evidently no necessity for
his setting apart any particular day for hu
initiation and fasting, for all days in the week
seem to answer that purpose very well with
the confeder.tes And as to praying, we
doubt very much whether the rebels bring
influence enough to bear on the Almighty,
at this stage of the game, to induce Him to
change his purposes, and evident intentions
to scourge the traitors back into the Union
or mete out to them unqualified annihilation
We advise jeff. to resort to some other expe-
dient, if he would retrieve his waning fortunes.
Probably he does not consider that in the
matter of a contest Of prayer with the loyal,
determined North, he will of necessity come
off second best. We can certainly pray as
earnestly as he can besides, we have the
heaviest cannon and most men on our sde.-
San Jose Mercury.
The Shasta courier., 1865-03-04

WHAT Hoop INTENDED TO Do.-The Nash.
vile Union says that several days before Hood
was attacked by Thomas, the former told a
gentleman then within his lines that he was
confident he could carry Nashville by assault,
but had concluded that the sacrifice would be
too great, unless called upon to do so as last
resort. He proposed, instead, to blockade
the Cumberland above and below, and cut
the Louisville and Nashville railroad, and
thea Thomas would be compelled to evacu-
ate the city for" said Hood, " he has but
the Fourth corps, and REV conscripts; / know
that ali the stories about his strength are
false; his men are few and demoraiized." :"
His Generals concurred with him in this opin-
ion
The Shasta courier., 1865-03-04

THE late Duke of York once consulted Alb
ernethy. During the time his, highness
was in the room the doctor stood before him
with his hands in his pockets. waiting to be
addressed. and whistling with great cool
ness. The duke, naturally astonished with
his conduct, said II suppose you know
who am?" Suppose do what of that?"
said the surgeon - if your highness of York
wishes to be well. let me tell you. you must
dons the Duke of Wellington often did in his
campaigns; cut off the supplies, and the
enemy viii quickly leave the ctade ell"
The Shasta courier., 1865-03-04
Commission AND PURCHASING
Ascent,
SAN FRANCIS co.

hRDERS FOR THE PURCHASE OF MER-
Y chandize and articles of every description ara
solicited by the undersigned.
residence in this city of over ten years, and
experience in the business of nearly the length
OF time, are considered sufficient to warrant the
confidence of persons in the country who occasion.
ally require to make purchases here, through tho
agency OF reliable party; who may be looking
Tor permanent Agency in San Francisco. To-
either the advertiser offers his services assuring all
VINO lntrust orders to him that no effort shall be
spared to execute their commissions satisfactorly
All orders must be accompanied with the Cash or
City Reference.
Those desiring information concerning the under.
signed are referred to. 81
VIM. T. Coleman & Co., San francisco.
J. II. Coghill & Co., I"
c. Langley, Druggist,
Flint Peabody s. Co.,
Ira P. Rankin,
Ross, Dcmpster & Co.,
J. Anthony & Co., Union Office, Sacra
mento City.
And to the proprietors, of the Shasta.
COURIER
n. Borders for Machinery, Pianofortes Melo-
deons, Sewing Machines, Watches, Jewelry, &C.
will be attended to by competent judges,
L. p FISHER,
Commission and Purchasing Agent,
629 Washington street, up stairs
Opposite Maguire's Opera House, San Francisco.
The Shasta courier., 1865-03-04

VERY PRErrY.-One day, just as an English
officer had arrived at Vienna, the Express.
knowing that he had seen a certain princess
much celebrated for her beauty, asked him
if it were really true that she was the most
beautiful woman he had ever seen? II
thought SO yesterday," he replied.
The Shasta courier., 1865-03-04

SOAKED HIS MousrAcHE.-Some evenings
since circumstance occurred which strikes
US as original, in sporting annals here. The
pith of the thing is this A young gent down
town, who sported a superb moustache, semi
circular and glossy as count could wish for,
whiled away few dull hours over 'monte,"
at the Diana, betting very high and winning
very seldom. Sanguine that the tickle god
dess, Fortune, would surely smile upon his
hand before the game was broken up, he
kept on betting till his purse was :" busted,
after which he soaked his colaterals and
borrowed. till he left the outside party fund
less as himself. Finally, rather than give up.
or for the fun of it, he facetiously volunteered
70 try another Y worth, provided the dealer
would advance that lay OUT on his NOUS
tache. to which the latter cheerfully consent
ed. Down went the greenbacks, and. no
sooner down than the monte merchant was
again successful-in a case of six against the
king, and the king lost. After an uproar of
laughter, all eyes were cleaned to see what
would become Of the " colaterel''-ye NOUS
tache, when the dealer fourished pair of
scissors as dexterously as dry goods clerk,
and stepped up, like Shylock, TO have his
. pound of flesh, which, in the present case,
was but an ounce of 8 har." The deed was
done; the upper lip was shorn close as
SIMPSONS scalp. and both parties seemed
quite satisfied, having placed upon the
sporting docket something new, in case of
monte VS.. moustache ,-Denrer News.
The Shasta courier., 1865-03-04

The Cairo Democrat tells of young
woman. aged but twenty-one, who is mother
of eleven children, all of which she has in
four yearsl Three sets of triplets and pair
of twins Illinois is healthy country, and
we don't wonder at the number of brave boys
she has sent to the field
The Shasta courier., 1865-03-04

4 Dutchman thus describes an accident
"Voucc long vile ago, vent into mine
abble orchard to climb tree to get some
beaches to make mine vrow blumb budding
nit; and ven | gets on de doppermost branch
vail from der lowest limb nit one leg on
both sides of der vence, and like to stove
mine outside in
The Shasta courier., 1865-03-04
COUNTY DIRECTORY,
County Officers.

county OsuCefSs
District Judye-E. Garter, of Shasta.
County Judge-C. C. Bush.
Sherif-Wm. E. Hopping
Deputy Sherif-Joseph 7. Burrows.
Tax Collector. w. Garden.
Deputy-James Reagan.
County Clerk-Chares Mcdonald.
Deputy-John A. Fowler.
District Attorney-H. A. Curtiss.
County Treasurer-Felix Tracy.
Rccorder-Geo. D. Forbes.
Asscssor-A. P. Ladd.
Supt. Public Schools-John J. Conmy.
Pub. Administrator and Coroner-D. II. Dunn,
Board Of Supercisors.-lst District, Henry
Jones I'd District, James Daley Sd District, E.
Nichols.
The Shasta courier., 1865-03-04

TERRIBLE OccUKRENcE.-The nigh before
election, Mr.. -, of Cranberry, in one of
the hotels. said '' If Abraham Lincoln is
reelected, hope my soul may be dragged
down to hell" These were his last words !;
he instantly fell off his chair, and died next
morning. n. J.. Standard.
The Shasta courier., 1865-03-04

Mr. CAMPBELL, carpenter of Sacramento.
has invented avery ingenious wine press, of
sufficient capacity to crush a ton of grapes in
few minutes, viii occupy only a trifing
space. and can be removed from one location
to another by two men.