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The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1865-11-16
Indiana legislature.

by dispatch from indianapolis to the
Chicago Times we learn that the two house s
were speedily organized, and in joint con.
vention on the 14th inst received the
Governors message. The organization OF
the house of representatives remains as 1t
was during the last session. The Secretary
of the Senate, Mr.. Whittlesey, his assist
ant, Mr.. Bowman, and the doorkeeper,
all democrats resigned, and D. u. Wilson,
\. p Newklrk, and Mr.. Thompson, were
elected to fill the vacancies There were
p republicans to 20 democrats present,
five of the democratic Senators being abb
sent The reading of the Governor $
message occupied three hours, and was de-
voted principally to the consideration of
the State debt and financial matters gener>
ally. He advocated provision for the
prompt payment Of the interest due on
the bonds Of the State, and the fixing 4
specified time for the payment Of the prln>
cipal. recommended the abolisnmeHt of
the sinking fund machinery, and the in
veStmcnt of the fund in state stock; the
establishment of Soldiers Home at JEFF.
crsonville; also division Of the school
funds and the appropriation of a part
thereof to the education of the negro chill
dren; he advocated the right of the negro
to testify in our Courts; urged the trial ct
JEFF Davis for treason: Endorsed the press
ident's reconstruction policy; opposing ne
gro suffrage as condition precedent
thereto; and advocated voters instead of
population as basis of representation III
Congress; and closed with culogium
upon our sollers.
We shall cndcavor to give DIR is.idef4
fiom time to time, a brief statement Of ~: no
more important business transacted by the
Legislature during its session. We, Of
course, Will be unable to enter much into
details, and must content ourscll with tat
ing results.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1865-11-16

TIE RECENT ELECTIONS in all the
northern states have gone republican, not
excepting even New Jersey. This it seems
to Us is not, under the circumstances to be
deprecated, or wondered at With the
balance Of power securely in their own
hands they are, and will be held response
bic for the management of the affairs Of
government. No good could possibly ac
crue from having a larger democratic ele-
mcnt in Congress than will be there next
winter unless the democracy had control
ing influence. The administration party
brought the country into its present con-
dition and to them belongs the response
bility of rcmedying the evils they have
created. We therefore arc content with
the result of the recent elections; more
especially as in nearly every instance the
majoritics against us have been lessened
We do not wonder that the democracy
were beaten, having exchanged in many
cases principle for expedicncy. We be-
lieve that with the old time principles of
the democratic party engraven on our
banners, instead of yielding to the syrcn
song ofexpcdiency we might just as well
have triumphed completely, as merely to
have reduced the majoritics of our oppo-
ncnts. True New Jersey has been demo-
cratic heretofore, and now goes abolition
beyond peradventure, but she had been
completely ridden down by the military,
and lay PROSTATE under the corrupt in u
ence of Washington politicians The on
ly wonder is that she did as well as she
did. In Illinois the democracy were too
apathetic in many cases to even put tick
ct in the field, knowing as they did that
all the efforts they could wake would be
unavailing. Some years of humliating
tribute must yet be paid to radical New
England before the people of the prairie
state can be made to realize the necessity
of energetic and thorough action at the
polls. The accounts are posted up to date,
we are beaten, but hopefully bide our
time
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1865-11-16

Letter from Emerson Ets,eEis;:e
The Terre Haute Journal publishes the
following extract of a letter from Mr.. Eth
eridge to friend in that city:
DRESDEN, Tenn, Oct. ~, 1868.
Your very interesting letter Of the 18th
ultimo was received the day | searted 10
Columbus to witness the last act of the
farce which originated last summer. Tie
vulgar and malignant malcontents who
caused my arrest and detention at Column
bus for seven weeks last summer, had
begun to feel the load of iniAmy they had
incurred. Something must be done. What
couid be done but to resort to military
commissi0n-one Of those patented lnycn
tions in modern jurisprudence which are
organized to convict and ordered to try"
Accordingly grave but lying charges were
preferred and the personnel OF the tribunal
carefully selected. The president Of The
commission was one Of those who. under
the Butler regime, had hanged Mumiord
at New Orleans. Nothing more was sup
posed to be wanting. But the world has
begun to canvass the Instability of The
Kirkes and Jeifries Of the l9th century
Proof must he had. In my ease the delay
had rendered t Indispensable But not
one Of the secret aSSaSSnS who had caused
my arrest-not one Of those who had fur
nishcd the &c porfe aflida7its upon which
the only material charges and specitica-
tons were bascd-could be forced To app
pear They dared not submit themselves
to the scrutiny Of truth or confront the
gaze OF those who ERer them. C0nsc
quently the Government was compelled to
summon intelligent and respectable men
who were present at the public meetings
where the alleged crimes were SAID to have
been committed. | did not summon =
single witness; | submitted no proof in my
defense; ! did not employ counsel, nor did
| argue the case When the Government
closed the ease, | was done. The result is
that am completely indicated, and my
enemies covered with infamy. if indeed
Mch creatures c9Hd fluid in the 'lowest
depths u lower deep" The members Of
the court were conspicuous for their gen
tlema,i,,Y and courteous bearing; and they
candidIy vvn. sea tnc.rr ignorance oi .he
law, by the rules and princip..e7 d ~.
they frankly professed not to be governed
KNEW enough of Military Commissions to
regard every intelligent man who defends
their necessity or jurisdiction, as more
dangerous than any culprit who has ever
been murdered by their judicial mockerics
Surely your northern people love servility;
else, why do they, or SO many of them.
glorlfy the worst instruments of cruel
iespotism, and hail with JOY the most glar
ing usurpations viii not some sArewd
Yankee speedily startle the world with an
improved thumb-scrcw What Il pity
that Ravaillac had not lived until now :
In this age the Dry Tortugas with its inn
proved instruments. would have ext0rted
real names for accomplices who had ~
re i existence. But enough of this !!
have read your letter to many intelligent
friends Such words Of sympathy from
S ,ch source are more than grateful at
this time.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1865-11-16
The Tax Question.

The holders of United States bonds, and
those acting in concert with them, insist
that these bonds should not be taxed be-
cause they were issued to raise money for
the purpose of enabling the government
TO suppress the rebellion This, to us, is
not sound reasoning. As well might those
who have in any other way contributed to
the suppression of the rebellion be exempt
from taxation now, as those who advanced
money for TINT purpose. A soldier who
has voluntarily sacrificed his ease, his COM
fort, or his business. shouldercd his mus:
kct and looked the rebels fairly in the face
at the risk Of his life, aud perhaps at the
expense of On arm or lee and broken
constitution, has infinitely greater claims
in our opinion for freedom from taxation
than the bondocrat who for the sake Of
gain has lent the government money at ru-
inous rates Of interest. We know Of no
GOOD reason why the man who is the own
Of $4,000, of government bonds yielding
him a revenue Of $3.50 year should not
pay taxes, while the man who owns 5000,
worth Of land, or other property that yields
him like revenue, is compelled to pay
tax thereon of So, or 500. But the in
equality and injustice does not stop here;
the owner of properly (other than |. 5.
bonds not only has to pay his own just
share of taxes, but also the share that
should be paid by the bondholdcrs. This
is unfair and is creating 4 good deal of
dissatisfaction, and unless remclicd will
sooner or later end Interpolation. While
the good sense and honesty Of the -Ameri-
can people will cause them to regard re-
rudiation as one of the greatest financial
evils, yet that same good sense and love
of fairness Will be constantly reminding
them that the burdens Of taxation should
be as nearly equal as possible, and IS con-
stantly telling them that one class Of cum-
munity should not be made the hcwers of
wood and drawers OF water for another,
because that other happens for the time
being to be possessed Of kind, or amount
ofproperty not possessed by others. As
matter of public policy then. to remove
from the minds Of the people as far as pos
sible the idea Of population under any
state Of circumstances, the next Con
gress should repeal the law exempting
government bonds from taxation, and in
every way possible equalize the heavy bu.-
den just now resting upon the people
We are neither prophet, nor the son of
prophet. but We run no risk in saying,
that so sure as these bonds remain exempt
from taxation, just so sure Will the people
te finally compelled in self defence to seek
relief by regulating them
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1865-11-16
AfrOcsOuS Sentiments.

a speech of John Brown, a sou of ''Old
Ossawatomie." delivered in Ohio a few
days ago to a company of negroes is re-
ported by the Ottawa News as follows:
MY colOred friends, you have now the
right to one box, and that is the cartridge
box; but there are two other boxes which
you ought to claim, one of which is the
ballot-box, and the other the jury box
If the white people fail to give yoa these,
and If you can not get them in peaceable
way, | advise you to arm yourselves and
demand your full rights from the Govern
ment"
The Vincennes .Sua s1ys, we do not wish
the "chip of the old block" any harm, but
we think little of the remedy applied tc
the father would do the son (and commu
munity, too power of good.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1865-11-16

In accordance with the pu blished order
or the President, Capt Wirz, the Ander
sonvilIe jailor was executed on Friday
last at the Old Capitol Prison grounds,
Washington City, in the presence of sew
cral hundred spectators He seemed quite
cheerful, and met his fate without mu:
MUIR When the charges against the
prisoner, and the order of execution, were
read, he conversed with those about him
with perfecS sclfpossession, and all the
while wore a smiling countenance. lie
remarked to his spiritual advisers that he
was innocent, but could die like man.
The ''blood- hounds of Zion, not content
with the execution of Wirz alone, took ev
cry advantage Of the few last hours Of
the prisoners life to implicate jeff
Davis in the Andersonville affair, prom
islng him that if he would acknowledg,
that Davis was connected with him in tn,
Iill-treatment of prisoners, his sentenc,
should be committed When this inte,
| ligence was communicated to Wirz, h,
replied by saying he would not become
traitor to him or any body else to save hi
own life
The burial place of Capt. Wirz is in TIL
arsenal ground where Payne and other
were buried. WINS grave is the south
ern one ola row of five, in the followin,
order: Mrs Surratt, Payne, Harold
Atzerott; and Wirz.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1865-11-16

MIITARY.-Thc indianapolis Heral'
sums up the number of troops furnished
by Indiana during the war at POI PIG
The credits given by the Provost Marshal
General to Indiana for troops furnished
says the sane paper, amount to 1913 ,3337
a discrepancy of $40. The whole mum,
Der of commissions issued to the various
grades Of rank is II .023, not including 3
06S commissions issued to officers Of the
Indiana Legion. Total number of com
missions issued during the war, 1908.
The amount Of local bounties paid, to-
geiher with the relief fund for soldiers
families. in twenty-five counties of the
State foots up the aggregate amount Of
S5,065, 539 IL.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1865-11-16
North Carolina Election.
RALEIGH. November |

RALEIGN, NUVemDer II.
Turner, member of the Confederate
Congress, is elected to Congress in the
Raleigh district. Clark, who cannot
take the oath, is elected in the Newbern
district over Lehman, who can take the
oath The other districts have not been
heard from
Governor Holden has received a tclc-
gram from Secretary Seward authorizing
him to exercise the functions of Provision
al Governor, until otherwise ordered by the
President
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1865-11-16

SouTH CAROLINA LEGIsLATURE-Thc
Herdlds Columbia correspondent sends a
report Of the proceedings of the South
Carolina Legislature up to the 18th of No
VEN Der. The principal discussions related
to the condition of the negroes. Some
Of the members express strong appre-
tensions of a negro Instruction, and bills
have, therefore, been reported FOR the pur-
pose Of Empowering the State officers to
seize all fire arms found in the possession
of the freedmen; to prevent them from
hereafter becoming possessed of arms, and
to punish with severity any white person
pretending to sell the same to them.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1865-11-16

Louis Schade, Esq, publisheda card de-
nying the truth of the statement that Mrs
Wirz introduced strychnne into her hus>
bands mouth while kissing him. Mr..
Schade says that at the time of the alleged
interview Mrs. Wirz was in Kentucky
and says whether the statement came from
General Baker or from any one else it is
an infamous lie from beginning
Gen Grant, family, and staff. arrived
in New York Tuesday.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1865-11-16

Henry Ward Beccher is becoming very
kind to the southern rebels The Chicago
Tribune does not like this sudden depart
urc of the great divine from the pathway
of Christianity. 1t accuses him of turn
ing copperhead, - says Vallandigham
and Beecher lie down together, and Andy
Johnson leads them. Too bad
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1865-11-16
The Cholera,

Our telegraph dispatches last week All,
uouuccd the exciting arrival in New York,
.hA steamship Atlanta, with the cholera
on board. The pas-ensers, principally
Germans, jj2 in number, were received at
London and Havre, the cholera being t.
ken on board at the latter place among the
Storage passengers and confined to them.
The number of deaths u, to 3 o'clock Fri
day, WAS nineteen, and the number of
cases on board ut that time, was over
twenty. The vessel was ordered TO the
lower quarantine, ID miles from the city
where every possible precautiOn will be
adopted to prevent the communication of
the pcstilcnce The Times, wisely enough,
cndeavOrs to allay the excitement consc-
quent upon the dread visitor, by giving il
only small editorial paragraph, in which
it says:
We have far more now to fear, in
New York every day from typhoid and
other fevcrs, than Asiatic cholera We
think, therefore, that the officials are max
ing quite as much fuss as the occasion calls
for. Passenger vessels that come here
overcrowded, must have disease on board"
This is all very well as an alternative to an
unhealthiul public sensitivcncss, tut If
through the negligence of Officials the
cholera should obtain foothold among the
''fevcrnests' and corruptons Of New York,
and the revel OF the pestilencc be fairly in
augurated, newspaper articles would hard
ly absolve officials or be able to stay the
work of death.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1865-11-16

An Invaluable Discovery.

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Dissolued ,cithou a Solpent :
toratiye known. Scorfua, Salt Rhcum. Can
GERS, Rheumatism. Consumption, and many
Chronic and Hereditary Diseases, are cured by
it's use. as thousands can testify. Circulars sent
free Price, 81 90 per bottle, or 6 for $500.
DIR II, AMDERS' & Co., Physicians and
Chinists lbs Broadway. New York.
ni--3m Sold by Druggists generally.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1865-11-16
Residence Lots.

The undersigned has few large sized resi-
dence lots, elisibly located. which he will sell
cheap for cash, or part cash and the residne on
ne to suit purchasers These lots arcabout
twice the size of ordinary town lots.
3n6tf J. u. OSBORNE
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1865-11-16

We hear constantly of absconding rail
road contractors. 1t is not matter of
much surprise, when it is remembered
that it was regular business with these
fellow To maie hncLs
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1865-11-16
STATE OF INDIANA
MARSHALL COUNTY,
In Circuit Court February Term, 1866.
Alexander Kerr
:, vs. Divorce

; Divorce
Christina Kerr. \
The plaintiff in the tbove entitled cause bv his
attorney, has filed in my office his complaint
against the defendant, and it appearing by the
return of the Sheriff of Marshall County on a
summons issued to said defendant, that the de-
PENDANT, Christina Kerr, is a non resident of the
State Of Indiana. she is therefore hereby notified
of the tendency of said complaint against her, and
unless she appear, answer or demur thereto at the
calling of said cause on the first day of the next
term of said court to be begun and held at the
Govt House, in the town OF Plymouth, on the
ID Monday of February, 1866, said complaint
and the matters and things therein contain ed and
alledged will be heard and determined i'm her alb
senoe. JOHN c. CUSUMAE CLERK.
{. II. Reeve Flfs Atty. u6-3s
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1865-11-16
NOTICE. TO HEIRS or PE1I-
TION 70 SELL REAL ESI1 TIE.

State of Indiana, Marshall County, Court OF
Common Pleas.
Notice is hereby given that George Williams,
administrator of the estate OF Joseph Fife dcceas
e has filed his petition to sell the Real Estat oil
the dccedent his personal being insufficient to pay
his debts; and that said petition will be heard at
the next term Of the Court of Common leas oil
said county. JOHN G. CUShMAN, CIerR'
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1865-11-16
ALSO AT

Inyood. Bourbon and Etna Green. we will pay
81 90 per cord for Red and While Oak Stave bolts
and s % per cord for Red Oak, Ash, Elm and
Maple Heading bolts and SOD 90 perthousand Tor
Hickory Hoop Poles. delivered on the side tracks
convenient for loadi OF cars, the above TO be
of good quality and to be piled and insp ctedby US
fylOn7t0 HURLBUT BROS co.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1865-11-16
DIPTHERIA CURED,
They have discovered 4
s o re AND SPEEDY QTxE

For THIS TERRIBLE DISEASED
~ Ia also sure cure for Scarlatina, or Scarlet
Fever which is of the same class of dise.,, I,
never fails to cure Dptheia or Scarlatina in from
'2to i0 hours 1t gives relief immediately.
PRICE PER BOTTLE eso0
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1865-11-16
CoNsEET.sIEDN FREE

fauents must write their name, State, n 81
Office address, plainly. All letters recurring an
>wers, mla contain letter Sramp. and he andr...
ei TO DIR. KNAPP ( son. Drawer casa Chi
caro, III
! Any Of the above diseases can be treated
successfully by the patients describing their Gaze
Ill letter, when hey cannot sceu,.
Dr. KNAPP. who will visit ~ mon IA regularly
IN the uture can be consulted At IN. Edwards
House W ednesd"!, Oct. III, Wednesday. Dec
5th, 1865.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1865-11-16
n.msAL CASES Or All SIZES
Stayc Bolts,
HE'DlNG &HOOPP PILES,


We will pay the following prices from this date
until January list, 1865, for Stave Bolts Heading
and Hoop Poles on delivery at ourStave Factory
at Plymouth.
White Oak Stave Bolts, $3.50 pr cord
Red Heading 500 90
White Oak Rived Heading Dry
1900 per thousand
/" 4" Green 100
Hickory Hoop Poles 2o,oo
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1865-11-16

CATARRH CUREDr
They are treating Gaia rrh GU a acw s,s.en which
isa
SURE CURE FOR THIS DISEASE


SURE CURE FOR THIS DISEASE
Experience has proved That Cat,rrb c,p,o, DO
cured by local treatmen: alone; hence. tn. msuy
advertised cures for Catarrh, all of Which arc Ia
cal eredes, give reiief Oily while the patient !,
using them. but never cure
Understanding the disease and We know IL CAN
not be cured 10y LOCAL treatment alone, therefore.
Ne also prescribe constitutional remedy ia be
taken, and by the combined loc, and copsti,r-
uonai treatment, We are enabled TO remove tie
cause ofCatarrh, and thereby effect
a PERMANIN MT CURE
Their consultation for years ave s,ersred from,
i've to seven thousand wear. which gives them
on experience unsurpassed by any, and equalied
only BY lev.
u Remember "a " 10 not pron,i,e To cure .lr
stages OF disease While all diseases are curst \.
1t taken Ill season. all stages are not Your cas-,
may be curapie this week. NOT nsxt-to .dnr. not
to morrow, hence the danger OF DELAY.
No case wW Ce receircoi, ,rh,n Mere a,e
any dralts Of Cure or Relief.
Our terms are CASH, hence the money mrst ts.
sent with all orders tor me dciies h cost. from.
Eve o hiteen doll rs per moth, 20 doctor with
Us. which includes medicines
" The Door " III be favored
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1865-11-16

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The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1865-12-29
LOWEST PRICES.

Returning sincere thanks to the public snd esr
numerous iret de for the liberal patronage b~etovs1
upon us we asure them that nc palms, exp~pss
viii be spared to give perfect satisfaction TO al 80
favor with their patronage, and make cur sstsS
lshment the Pride Of the G&fe CITY. 7@S777 b.
Res pectfully, =
octl0 II. N. BOSTwICK CD
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1865-12-29
For Sale at a Bargain!

vIvO Mary A. Gibson, John jackson, Tatlow
Il Jarkson Geo J .ek.on and Alex n jackson, heirs
at law of John Rowan, deceased and all persons inter
ested the real estate Of said deoent Yon here
BY notified that Is hle In the Office OF the
County Judge Of Lee county, Iowa. at Fort Madison,
petition Of Harry Fu'ton administrator Of said John
Rowen deceased sskfng r eave 10 cell much of the
real estate Of said decedent may be necessary salts
~ the debts and charges upon the said este and
paid application will be heard at the once Of said County
Judge ct Fort Madison, Monday, the LIT DAY Of Ian
uary, t0o0. HARRY HUL3OM,
- 3 1o96. AdminiseFiase u ~ 1nea1o,
0svBa0ae em1, y eeaU-6oe
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1865-12-29
MANHOOD:

II EGAL NOTICE.-To Margaret Messen-
IL ger, and all others whom 1t may concerns Notice
IL hereby given that the undersigned Guardian of
Margsret Messenger. insane woman has fiei In the
County Court Of Lee county Iowa At Fort Madison his
petition application for authority and order TO sell the
interest being dover INTEREST," Of said MsrgAret Mes
sergern the following real estate situated In Lee coun
ty, Iowa viz $40 OF Of tbs north part of the
north halt Of section g. township IS north, range
west Also, the northwest quarter Of the northwest
quarter, section a. township IS north, range west
Also east half Of northeast section g. township
IS NORTH range Also, east half OF southeast
quarter Of section g. township 6s north, range west
Aso northeast part being acres aud thirty rods Of
Of southwest fractional quarter, section So town
shin IS north rage vest Also, lots |, and = in
block 49, In the city Of Keoknk Also, Ave acres. being
In the southwest Of northwest quarter Of section
r. township IS north. range west Also ve acres 10
the quarter OF the section township and range
Lest shove beng hve north OF and adjoining
the parcel lsst described,
ssd Application VIII b for hearing in said Court on
the ArHs Monday Of january, lS06
..as.Sss. 9 -