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The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1866-11-15
a SeTenlde Cat short.

This Is the season for moonlight nights
for clear, cerulcan skes-for an atmos>
phere breathing aromatic balm, and for
canopy of clear quiet clouds, lustrous
with the light of myriads of stars. 1t is a
season when young gentlemen, touched
with the tender passion of a poetic tens
permanent, and having some pretentions to
"vocalizing.' go out o rights, with guitar
IN hand, and, under the balcony or lattced
window oftheir lady-love, like troubadours
OF the olden time, pour forth in accents
TREMENDOUSLY tender, praises to the SOULS
Idol--'o the manic mistress Of the heart.
Improving on the season, a gent" of
mind romantic. and years some TWENTY-FIVE,
last night went forth and stopped beneath
the window OF a man.ion where lives n fair
and queenly dame. There, with pulsivc
hnger, did he touch his instrument, which
echoed 10 his lay Of love. and in music's
voice of silver sweetness did answer make
unto his passions plant. Thus he sung:
All tellm where is fancy bred
And no further did he sing for do
nestle of the sex femme, and Of Africa's
line and lineage, did the window open. and
thus addressed the minstrel =
Look heah, you dar blow! ws'sc had
Two monkeys, two organs, tree tamboricns
and ringle heaa to-day young missus
tink dat quite huff If you want to know
whar dey sell fancy bread, guess if you 90
to Massa Nicols, corner of Camp and Nat
chez streets, you will find it dar in any
quantity. Whoo. go away, white man ="
". o. Pfcay,tae.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1866-11-15
How Deacon Smith COurted the
Widow.

The deacon's wagon stopped one morn
ing before Widow Jones door, and he gave
the usual country sign that he wanted
somebody in the house by dropping the
reins and sitting double with his elbows on
his knees. Out tripped the widow lively
as a cricket, with tremendous black rib
bon on hersnOw~white cap. Good morn
ing" was said on beth sides, and the Wild
ow waitei for what was further to be said
"Well, ma am Jones, perhaps you dom
want TO sell one of your cows, now, for
nothing, any way, do you?"
well, there, Mr. Smith, you couldn't
have spoken my mind better. 4 poor
lone woman like ME does net know what to
do with so many creturs and should be
glad to trade if we can fix it."
So they adjourned to the meadow.
Deacon Smith looked at Roan-then at the
wldow-at Brindle-then at the widow
at the Downing cow-tl en- the widow
again, and SO through the whole 40 COWS.
The same call was made for a week, but
the deacon could not decide what COW he
wanted At length on Saturday, when
the Widow Jones was in hurry to get
through her baking for Sunday-and ha |
lever SO much to dc in the house, as all
farmers wives and widows have on Satur
day-she was a little impatient. Deacon
Smith was as irresolute as ever.
THAT ere Downing COW is a pretty fair
creture, said he, "out"-he stopped to
glance at the widow face, and then walked
around her-not the widow-but the COW.
The Downing COW knew before the
late Mr. Jones bought her." Here he
sighed at the allusion to the late Mr.. Jones
she sighed, aud both looked at each other.
1t was highly interesting moment.
Old Roam is faithful old milch. and
so IS Brindle-but have known better"
y long stare succeeded this speech-the
pause was getting awkward-and at last
Mrs. Jones broke out
Lord Mr.. Smith, if Tn the COW you
want, ITO say So
The intentions of the deacon and the
widow were published the next day.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1866-11-15
II ELM Boil DIS
Genuine Preparations.

His Solid and Fluid Extracts embodr the full
strength Of the ingredients OF which the, arc NAM
ed. They are left to the inspection Of all. A
ready and conclusive test of properties will
be "A comparison Of those set forth in the United
States Dispensatory, These remedies prcpar
ei by III. T. llelmbold druggist of sixteen
years experience in Ibis city. and we believe
them to be reliable, in fact we have never known
article lacking merit to meet with permanen.
succeas, and Mr. He mbold's succdss is certainly
prima facie evidence. His Drug and Chemical
Warehouse in the City Of New York. is not eI-
cclled, if equaled, by any in the country, and we
would advise our readers, when visiting that city
to give him a call. and judge for Themselves.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1866-11-15
T. y. Pond.

In addition to the above, m cfHeica. corr. os
Assistants IS constantly emflo7eA.
The Tuition Fee i only about ONE U4TT
lat usually charge. IN similar Institutions. ni,
re cheIpHess OF living. the numerous ,,isca
tional advantages Of the place. And inc COMPARE
tive absence Of temptations 20 yer, ave iSiportaur
considerations.
W DO NOT GUARANTEE situations 10 our cradn-
ates. FOR It : beyond thu power Of anv Conrner-
cisi College 10 Get situations for all n, criai-,>
bnt we Do q tKANrKE full AID co1-IErE satis,ac-
tion 10 ou- students
EEnENRsK, We are rot ''ifak'' in ,nv boi,
chain. neither 10 W. lsv eiara o. 80 .B.rsD dig
- y ''ruten:' on = system OF instruction
TERMS
Tuition FOR the Full Course, including Basrs..
Penmanship time unlimited g. -
IeleSraphic Course Reg. s5la
Both comhped, So
i.Ejfes Course iEra
Teachers Course in Penmanship, $500
Discount to minister's children and d',.i,3
sol ers o
To aDr who have doubts conccrring ,l,-o Il,
90 FOR a Business Education. We siv-.f v,l..
one week with W. and iiui u @ have ,l.r,.,.s -,
by false representations, ask for voar tuition .e,
{ nd i viii be refunded
10 no; flil 10 seni tor Catalogue AMI Cir,.i.r
before gong elsewhere
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1866-11-15

Miss Annie Dickinson is now talking
about Something to Do" If she would
look into some of our well,kept homes, and
observe the fair young mothers earessing
the smiling cherubs, she might gain a
suggestion for her theme.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1866-11-15

is there any person you would partir-
llary wish NE to marry - said widow
e1pectant to her dying spouse who had
been somewhat OF tyrant in his day
Marry the devil if you like" was the
gruff reply "Oh, no, my dear, you know
it is not lawful to marry two brothers"
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1866-11-15

Who are dishonest people, Hardware
merchants They sell iron and steel for
living.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1866-11-15

tH Z L NJ b o L d Il
FLUID EXTRACT
u u Q 7 o
AT THE CAPE OF GOOD HOPE
THE HOTTENTOTS
Have long used
BUCaU
FOR A VARIETY OF DISEASES.
was borrowed from those rude practitioners by the
ENGLISH AND DUTCH PHYSICIANS.
On whose recommendation It vns employed in
Europe and has now come into general uso
1T Is GIVEN CHIEFLY IN
Grarel. Chronic Catarrh ofMe Bladder
MORBID IRRITATION
OF THE BLADDER AND URETHRA.
FEMALE WEAKNESS and Debility.
For ProSapsus and Rearing
Down, Or, PrOlapsHs Ute
DISEASES OF THE
PHOSPHATE GLAND. I
RETENTION, OR INcoNTINENcE OF URINE.
And all diseases requiring the aid Of diuretic
arising from loss oftone in the parts
concerned in its evacuation
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1866-11-15

1t is popular dclusion that powder on
lady face has the same effect az in the
barrel Of a musket- assists her to 90 off
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1866-11-15
MONEY WILL NOT BE REFUSE
FOR SALE.

will .en nv hal interest in the Bikerr ~
Nichols { Co, opposite the Bank. Plymouth, ln-
diana, on reasonable terms. The es'aolishmet
10 doing a good business. thus Offering an exec.
lent OPPORTUNITY for person desiring II emo ark
in that business For information apply At the
Bakery.
nastf VI DENIS1OS.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1866-11-15
THE n1cocxlzlp Specialists OF oun DAY

/ Prof. Ecbert Jackson. formerly of London
Robert Herbert. VI. ID from Philadelphia anc
DIR. Eugene Neipeau, formerly of the London and
Paris Vcncrca Hospitals Permanent and specdy
cures guaranteed of Gornorrhea, Syphilis. elect
SpermatorrhTa orSelf Abuse and ofevery posi-
bic form OF private disease Of every name ornaturc
whatsoever.
DR.. IIerbert's Anti. Alchohoic Compound al
nn'ailing remedy TO intemperance; write for
particulars.
Mountain Light, 300 pages, 100 plates. 80 cents
for 81.
Dr. Jlckson's Femtlc Monthly Pills, s. per
box, asnle eaectual remedy for all inequalities and
distractions from whatever cause
DIR. Jackson's Oriental Inviaorating Liniment.
81 per bottle. Scnd for crcular Genuine
French Safes 81, for s.. g for 81, Send for
circular AID write, you will promptly receive a
kind, discreet ana explicit answer. Address Drs.
Jacl son, Herbert & Co, or simply P.O. Box l36,
Cincinnati, OHIO Office, No. l67, Sycamo re st.
Medicines and Instructions sent to any part of thu
country. Mo 6m.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1866-11-15

BLACK stockings of all colorS,' were
lately advertised in county paper.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1866-11-15

\ young and pretty lady riding in the
cars was observed to have piece of court
plaster on her lip. When the car had
emerged from covered bridge into the
light 1t was discovered to have disappeared
but was detected clinging to the lip of a
young man who sat on the seat with her.
They both looked as innocent as if they
hadn't been doino notbino
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DRY GOODS, FANCY GOODS, &c.
NEW GOODS.-Wc have this day received
IN a large supply of FALL GOODS. Our as

NEW GOODS.-Wc have this day received
IN alarge supply of FALL GOODS. Our as
sortment is now very complete: We name in
part, full line of Mourning Goods, consisting
of Alpacas Mouslins, (some 8-4 wide, Bomoa-
zines, French Merinos, and Plain erode Grain
silks, SC. Our Fancy Dress Goods department
will be well supplied in few days, In Bleached
and Brown Cottons we have nearly all of the
desirable and substantial brands, from I to 10. 4
wide. A large assortment of Mourning and
Fancy Calico, Winter Balmorals, Merino Shirts
and Drawers, Hosiery and Gloves.
For Gentlemen-Plan and Fancy Cloths and
Cassimeres Satinetts; Virginia Casscmeres );
Shirts, all sizes Collars; a splendid line Of
Cravats and Bows; Hosiery Kid Gloves,
Walking Gloves, &c, Sc.
Our assortment Of Carpeting is now very good
in Brussels, Three-ply, Ingrair., Supcrs, Stair
and Hemp. Oil Cloths, to suit rooms passages,
stairs and tables
Thankful for the very liberal patronage enjoy
cd during tho past season, we now invite our
friends in town and country, and the public gen
orally, to call and see us, and we will do our
best to keep the trade at Home.
Orders promptly and carefully attended to-
We will be in the receipt of new goods nearly
every day during the season.
WITMER Sc SLAYMAkER,
sep 1-tf Corner King and Royal streets
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RESTORATION OF CIVIL LAw-AN IMPORT

RESTORATION OF CIVIL LAw-AN IMPORT
IT CAsE.-One Of the most important ques-
lens which have arisen since the close of the
"a, came up in Judge Lyons Court, in Rich
.eoad, on Wednesday, and the result Of the
decision of the learneA Judge is, that under
he Presidents peace proclamation civil law is
clce more supreme in Virginia.
The facts Of the case as set forth in the ap
,l;oatiop for a writ Of habeas corpus are as
ooTS
n January last Mr. ". T. Brittingham,
.; Elizabeth City, Va, was arrested by order
= The military authorities, charged with having
oeused the death OF q negro man by shooting.
Je ,,as tried by military commission, and
".,,oDced to imprisOnmenJ in the pcnitentiary,
!: which. at the date Of the application, he
iii Inv II appearS that immediately after
>rc Shooting referred to Mr. Brittingham re-
,o.tad al the facts Of the occurrence to the
tormandjnc officer at Fortress Monroe. An
!arcatication was ordered, and Mr. Britting-
,,am was ACQUITTED OF all blame and permitted
- ye}nrn to his home. After this acQuittal
saG been granted, Mr.. Brittingham war arrest
ID by order of the FraedmenS Bureau and
sentenced to the pcnitentlary, as above stated.
l'he applicant claimed that he was civilian
e The time of the arrest, trial. conviction, and
sentence; that he was not subject IN any way
10 military law, and that as the President had
proclaimed the return OF peace and the re>t0ra-
,ior Of civil authority lie was entitled to trial
il The civil courts for any offence that he
aicht have committed He therefore prayed
tnGt writ of habeas corpus be issued requir-
Ing The superintendent OF the peniten,iary to
produce him before civil court for inquiry
and investigation.
.sccoraingly, on "Wednesday young Bgltting-
nam Vas brought before Judge Lyons, and his
application heard through bis counsel, General
ll,,cnry I. Wise. Mr. Marnaduke Johnson,
rthc absence Of Mr. n. A. Sturdlvant, attor-
qav ior the Commonwealth acted in bis stead.
liter argument the Court decided that under
:no statutes it could OILY order that the prison
e, be released from the penitentiary and turned
0,er 10 q magistrate. The court had to take
roiice OF the fact that Il homicide had been
committed and on this account the accused
must be examined in pursuance OF the regular
coarse Of the law True, it was alleged that
the homicide had been CON emitted III SELF
&elence, but then this must be proven, and
that before the proper court. lie would there
lore order the prisoner TO be turned over TO the
iayor Of the city, who would examine the
case, and, as he thought Just, send him 10 the
2rthorities Of Elizabeth City,or release him.
N pursuance of the order Of the court. young
-<rittingham vas carried 20 Mayo" Mayo, who
5a!Ied him ii the sum OF 500 for his appear
;lce before him next morning.
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BOOKS C STATIONERY.
BOOKS AND STATIONERY.
WHOLESALE AND RETIlL,
i II
Il r T. n C. III s
T. r e \ { II >
ROOK AND STATIONERY STORE,


1Or KING STREET, ALEXANDRIA,, Va.
I desire to call the especial attention Of Mer-
chants Teachers and the public generally TO
the large and well selected stock Of 49,
SCHOCL BOOKS, BLANK BOOKS, AND
MISCELLAN NEOUS BOOKS,
which offer for sale at the lowest cash prices
includin~a Il full assortment OF Cap, Note and
Letter Pancr. Printing Cards, Bibles, Episcopal
and Catholic Prayer Books, Gold Pens. Guillots
{: perrv's celebrated Steel Pens, Thaddeus Da-
vid's and Arno!d's best Writing Fluid and Ink,
Paints, Water Colors, DominocS, Pencils, States,
Copy Books, Memorandum and Pass Books,
Pcnholders, Envelopes all sizes and qualities
Inkstands, Chess and Backgammon Boards and
men, Pocket Books Photograph Albums Mag
azines, Reviews, Newspapers, Periodicals,
Playing Cards, Portfolios, Writing Desks: Ru
crs Ill other articles usually kept in first class
Book and Stationery Store.
All orders from the country promptly attend
cd to- GEORGE g. FRENCH.
crp1--D,y
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The largest, most brilliantand effective school Of
UESIRIANS,
GYNNISVS.
TLSTS,
ATHLETES,
AND COMEDIANS,
Now travelling will visit and perform hefc
FOR TWO DAYS ONLY,
WEDNESDAY & TH y RSDAl, Sep. l. y IL.
And presents series Of the most
ATTRACTIVE EXHIBITIONS,
Embracing al that is
NOVEL, BRILLIANT u DARING IN
HORSEMANSHlP,
Grand and Courageous in
GIMNASIA,
A minated and Sklful in Athletics, and humcf-
Gus in comicaliJicS, performed BY the
IHIRTI-NINE
DISTING UISIiED 1RTISTES,
Comprising the Company.
Among whom is the acknowledged Queen OF
Equestriennes,
MADEMOISELLE MARIE,
The personiication Of grace, elegance and con-
Summatc skill.
Madame Carroll, La Petite Louisa, Mr.. W.
3. Carroll. Signor Bliss. Henry BOrdeau, Sam'l.
Rhinehart Henry n orth, Signor Farranti. Jno
Naylor Charles Bliss, VIM. Naylor, Masters
George, Willie and Albert, Messrs. Manning,
Walters Fierney, and the incompatible
CLOWNS AND TESTERS,
SAM LATHROP AND BEN MAGlNLE4.
10" For gencralitirs see programmes, posters
or1 ,,arnnhlnfS
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E1HICkAHOMINY BITTERS,
" FOR CHILLS AND FEVER
THE GREAT VIRGINIA REMEDY.

Chickahonny Bttcrs perform more cures,
and in a shorter time; than any other remedy
ever discovered for Chills and Fever.
Those who have become invalids from fire.
quent attacks Of Chills and Fever, have been
perfectly restored to health in q few days. by
the wonderful operation Of Chickahominy Bit
tors.
Thousands who have used them need no fur
thcr evidence Of their value and happy restora-
tive powers. The effects Of mia3matie climate
TsfD 5Ie yJ To OF Of
the vital energies. BY the use Of Chickahominy
Bittcrs perfect health is restored in few weeks.
Chickahominy Bitters are the best known
remedy for Dyspepsia, General Debility, Loss
Of Appetite, and the best tonic used. We re-
commend it to all.
Manufactured exclusively, in Richmond, Va,
by \. II. NEWTON, and for sale by all the
principal druggists.
JANNEY & CO., Wholesale Agents,
145, King street, Alexandria, Va.
gzL5~Thc trade supplied at the proprietor's
rates. iy 23-tf
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DOBERT J. WASHINGTON,

- OBERT }. WASHINGTON,
ATTORNEY AT LAW,
Oilicc---At the residence of his father, Lawrence
Washington, esq, near Oak Grove, Westmore.
land county Va,
VIII attend the Circuit and County Courts Of
Westmoreland King George, and Richmond
counties
Particular attention paid to claims, and all
business with which he may be entrusted will be
attended to with promptness and dispatch.
Oak Grove, West. co., Va, jy 7-tf
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EMUSEMENTS.
DAHL AND TOURNAMENT.

RAIL AND ToURNANANT'
There will be Il grand TOURNAMENT and
BALL ut Fairfax Court House, on THU Rs
DAY. the 9th Of September, for the benefit Of
the Young Ladies Mcmorial Associnion3-
All gentlemen dcsirous Of ent@ring as knights
will report in person or By letter to Mr. JOliN
II. BARNES, 1t the Court House, Oh the lIh
inst. sep l-tScpT
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GROCERIES & PROVISIONS.

~ EURGE E. WHITE,
VI Liberty Hall,
80 and 81, Cameron street,
Invites attention to MS very extensive and
choice stock Of
GKOC ER les.
embracing Teas Coffecs, Sugars, Spices Hams
Bacon Flour Candles Soap MolasScs, Butter,
Cheese, Canned Meats and Fruits, Jelies, Fari-
na, Corn Starch, and a great variety ofarticles,
usually found in il grocery store.
BRUCES
CUNCENTRA TED FERTILIZER.
SWAN ISLAND G UANO
HAY, GRAIN and FEED always on hand.
He also asks attention to mis- unusually large
and fine stock Of
LIQ 10 RS.
of every description, consisting of WhsISiss high
md low grades Brandos, Gin, California Wines,
Champagne, Port Sherry, and othe;. Wines;
.Isrnaic" Spirits, Santa Graz Rum, C9rdia!S, ale
from the Washington Brewery, in barrels and
A!so. CitiAES and TOBACCO, in great va
ricty.
churrc oc lG-ti
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DRUGS. CHEMICALS, &c.

ia" Careful attention given TO the compound
ing of Physicians Prescriptions. aug loft
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PAPER HANGING
and pamphlets.


WALL PAPERS,
BOEDERS,
FIRE BOARD PRINTS.
WINDOW PAPER
JOHN =. CLARKE
Has resumed his business at the old stand.
no, 15S, KING STREET.
HIS PAPER HANGING DEPARTMENT.
contains as usual the choicest, both,
PLAIN AND DECORATIVE,
Of the most celebrated
FRENCH AND AMERICAN MANUFAC.
TURE,
suitable for P;rlors, Dining Rooms, Halls, &c
All orders for PAPERING Private Dwellings
and Public Buildings will bcpromptly executed
in the most superior style III the lowest prices
The many years experience in this business
makes him conldcntin giving satisfaction - al
that rnay. favor him with thcir patronage
NH Oft
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PROFESSIONAL.
DOUNTY AND PENSION CLAIMS.
GEO. Fl. MORGAN s. J. w BARNACLO
AGENTS.

Collect Bounties, Pensions and other Claims
against the United States Government. Office
G. Ii. MORGAN, ATTORNEY AT LAW,
same office aug 14-1m
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MACHINE OIL. Of very superior quality,
lT1 suitable for light Steam Engines, Thrcsh-
ing Machines, and fine Machinery generally,
Warranted not to gum, and tc give satisfaction,
inst received and for sale by
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scpl-2W
DLANk BOOKS, PAPER
IL AND STATIONERY

DLANk BOOKS, PAPER
IL AND STATIONERY.
| wish it di. tnctly understood and remember
cd, that, in addition to my Auction and Com
mission Business, (sinp!y IN auxiliary append
age | have made and shall continue to make,
additions to my stock Of
.-. WRITING PAPERS,
BLANK BOOKS,
ENVELOPES,
AND MISCELLANEOUS STATIONERY,
And design making these the leading articles
and prominent feature Of my future operations
in business, wholesale and retail, cheap, for
cash only. JOHN H. PARROTI,
S. w. corner Of King and Water streets.
Alexandria, Va.
n BIN addition to the above, wish it
known and remembered that have the largc9t
stock of SHEET MUSIC in Virginia, if not in
the South, and am adding to it every few days.
A II orders, incosing cash. will be promptly
attended to, and sent by mali or otherwise, free
of charge,
Lib baral discounts made to schools and music
teachers. [scp It'll }. II. T.
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BOOTS {: SHOES.
BOOTS & SHOES.
KING STREET,

IA KING STREET, IL
CROSS OLD STAND.
The undersigned has leased the new and
handsomely lifted store, No. II, King street,
Gross old stand, where he has opened, and
will keep constantly hand, an elegant as
sOrtmcnG OF
BOYS, MISSES. AND
CHILDREN'S BOOTS & SHOES.
Of The very best make and latest styles, which
will be sold At the lowest casa prices
Thankful for the patronage he has herctotorc
received, he earnestly soicts 1t continuance OF
the same and Fopcs, by strict observance to
his business, to merit the favor Of his cloWcitl-
au 22- w. 5. WADDEY.