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Des Arc weekly citizen., 1868-08-04
C00DY & McRAE, A11o111yo n xAW sEARCY, WHITE COUNTY,
 ARKANSAS. Will practice In all the courts ef Arkansas. mar24-
DR.. ALLEN

Offers his services to the citizens of Des Are and vicinity in the practice of
 medicine. Thankful for past favors, and by attention to business he expects
 to share liberal patronage.
 Office-At his residence-late the
 residence of w. G. Firth. sep2I
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1868-01-09

years. aud to discourage him in his efforts
to deserve and obtain the confidence of
his fellow men aud there is certainly NJ
necessity for such conviction, as he may
he as effectualy committed to the guar
Gian>hP al the in>ttut on, under the pr
visions Of the 10Th, l2th. 18th and 18th
sections of the act, without any such record
bein. made rgainSt him.
Second BY the provisions Of the 18th
section Of the act no infant cen be convey
ell to the institution until II is ascertained
from the superini cndent whether he can
be received or not, and If he cannot be re-
ceivci into the Institution. the case Of
such infant is to be disposed Of rs if the
act had never been passel, and if no pro-
ceediag~ had been taken under IT,
Now If an infant should be regularly
tried and sentenced to the house Of refuge,
and 1t should be afterwards ascertaineI
tina; he could not be received in that in
stitution, he couli not be tried again for
the same offense, and his discharre would
be necessity
Under the 20th sec;inn of the act. the
expense ut keeping ana taking care oi each
infant (incudimg subsistence and cluthin y
has been estimated at one hundred and
thirty dollars per annum.
The act provides that onc-hali the ex-
penSc OF keeping each infant shall he paid
by the state, and he other half by the
county from which he is sent; except
where the infant is sent a. the instance of
his parent or guardian. in which case the
parent or the infant, If able, must pay the
expenses. and. in the last named case, the
charge will be one hundred and fifty dol
lars
Where the infant is sen: at the public
expense, the charge t; the county from
which he may come and not excee half
the amount OF the aforesaid estimate, or
sixty five dollars per anpum.
The necessary forms to be observed in
making application for admission into the
institution. will be sent without delay Il
the auditor Of each county in the state.
L. witness whereof. | have hcreunto sub
scribed my name. and caused the sea OF
the state to be affixed al the city of Indian
apolis: the date first above given.
By the Governor. CONRAD BAKER
NELSON TRUsLrR. Sec'y of State.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1868-01-09
EzoUse OT EeafszSe-A Esr0cian,E-
siCH.
EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT.
La .iauapoli<. Jan. | 1868.

In pursuance Of the requirements of
section ID, of AN act of the general assem-
bly, Of the state of Indiana. approved March
3. 1867 entitled d" Au act to establish Il
house OF refuge for the correction and re-
formation oi Juvenile offenders" [. Conrad
Baker, lieutenant governor of the state ot
Indiana. acting as COVER. or thereof. d.
hereby announce and proc laim that the in
,tiluiion contemplated bv said act. having
been heretofore located near Plainfeld. in
Hendricks county, is nov 80 far completed
us to properly admit OF the reception of
youths who may be committed to its guar
dian>hip. under the provisions If said act
According to the plIn adopted By the
board OF commissioners to whose manage
merit the Institution is entrusted. it vii!
much more largely partakc of the nature
of an industrial reform school than oi' in.
venlle prison. and this being the ease the
Success Of the enterprise will depend great
" upon It's starting under favorable aI-
spices aud conditions. After the ins,itu-
ton is fairly in operation and families of
infants are formed under good discipline.
it will be much easier to work in l,ys of an
older and worse class than it would be to
form and reduce to proper discipline T., mi
lies and classes composed entirely or prin-
cipally OF suca material in the outset
The experience of similar institutions in
other states has proved that boys over the
are OF sixteen years can not be received
with profit to them selves or the institution.
vet the act under hich our hous. of ref
use is organized prescribe eighteen years
as the maximum age at which infants may
be received.
The evil to be feared from the sending
of boys OF such advanced aye will probably
be aggravated by the fact that the friends
of those accused Of crime will bc tempted
to represent the accused as heing Younger
than they really are to save them from the
county jail or penientiary, by having
them sent to this institution
1T is hoped that all good citizens o
desire to see this institution success ulIy
perform its mission, will use all proper
means to discourage and prevent the com
initial of boys OF an improper age to its
guardianship aud to this end the coop
Grafton of those entrusted with The adam.
'siration of tue law is especially solicited
Ii will be observed that by the lth
section of the act, infants under the age of
eighteen years may be sentenced. upon
regular trial. to the house of refuge instead
of bein. sentenced to the penitentiary or
county Jail 1t j. hoped that 10 infant
Will be sentenced to the house of refuge
sndcr this section, for the following .rea-
sou. viz
tirst--It will leave record Of convic-
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1868-01-09
How tlie Pacific Railroad Laid

The speed with which track is laid on
the Union Pacific Railroad Is one of the
wonders Of the age. and shows the power
of concentrated fcrce and systematized
combination. Let it be understood that
the road bed is made or ''graded" to the
foot of Black Hills, 80 or 60 miles
further, and that the soil thrown up is
largely composed of loose red gravel and
and, as dry as dust. out of which peep
short broad topped stakes to indicate the
desired level of the sleepers. First come
two men carrying long pO'e of 26 feet.
measuring off the length Of each rail and
marking the position Of the ties Two
other men make small mounds of loose
earth. aud striking their sh0velS into a
tie. place it on the mounds. while man
take; sight from behind and directs the
loyering or raising the sleeper Icing in
every case removed by means Of shovcls
chopped into it. The intermediate space
is quickly filled up with sleepers by an
other set of men. who take them from the
side of the road. where they are dis;ribu-
ted by string of mule trains. 4 man
with paver rammer and few shnvclers
level down the ties and Gil in the earth
then comes The low. heavy train. laden
with rails, compiling bars and spikes. aad
drawn by horse on the trot The mo-
ment 1t reaches the end of the last rail.
twelve pair Of brawny ar;ns--six on a
sIde-seize couple OF rails, draw out, and
depositc them in their PAGES at two mo
tons. The foreman shouts go on, the
horse starts up, and the PROCESS is re"eated
without intcrmission Then follow the
couplers with bolts and splicing bars in
Stead Of q chairs" Then the ,pikers, with
! ponderous slelges, iasen down the rails
/ Lastly comes the shovel brigaie,' who
fill up and ballast the track. which is then
ready for the advance Of the construction
train. with its vast mount Of material and
travelling, boarding aud lodging house fu,
the hands. La the meantime the men
W tn the long pole and ties are MARKING
out the intervals halfa mile ahead While
we stood watching, a mile of track was
laid; and during hat four and onc-sixtl
miles were accomplished, being the greatest
days work ever done. livery gang i.
kept up to the mark there is no tagging
and each man seems anxiouS for the earl,
completion Of the Pacific Railroad The
average prngress is two and "a half mile
per day .-Lnndon Cor
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1868-01-09

4 DISMAL CHRISrIAS-F anv one
living in the Southern States 10 attempt
to be merry when contemplating either The
present condition or prospects of that part
of the comn,ry would require prodigious
effort. At no time since the close of the
war have accounts from the Freedmen
Bureau and officers of the military depart
ment so uniformly and in such positive
terms spoken Of the prevailing distress
From the extremity of the peninsula of
Florida to the Mississippi river and across
into Arkansas, he negro population is en-
gagged in 'ioraging" for subsistence. One
account ssys there is general disposi-
tion 'tn con6scate nll the movable proper
ty of the country, as preparatory to Local
ting their expected land warrants
Meanwhile many white families are moving
from one State to another. utdcr the de-
lusive hope that some other section in that
region is more favored than their own
We should be 10th to believe that the con-
dition of San Domingo, Hayti. or Jamaica
is ever to be realized in any part Of the
United States, as some have predicted
but without more hopeful legislation mt
this is possible.-Nec York
Journal Of Commerce
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1868-01-09
NUMBER 10.


The crowd that witnessed the prize fight
near Chica.o last week. are thus cata-
loyued by Tic 7riIuoe of that city.
One hundred and Eve gamblers. faro
dealers, and keepers Of gambling hclls. one
justice of the peace. ard all the pimps
who could raise FIVE dollars FOR their fare
thither; two Chicago aldermen two hun
dFe1 and nineteen hullies who hang about
the saloons, and live by what they can
pick up in a robbery here. a garrating
there, and plug muss yonder, one man
known 10 &c murderer, two captains OF
police, any quantity Of confidence
men, three seryean;s of the police;
sixteen professional sarroterS. foGf detec.
tives of the police force, forty men recent
ly out of Jail. ten or dozen bpard-cftrade
men Of questionable antecedents forty
seven of the worst Of Chicago hackmen,
eleven Chicago lawyers, twn hundred and
twenty keepers of low doggeries. nine
Chicago physicians. eighty bawdy house
keepers. twenty members Of the Cnica
press who went to report. twelve suspected
fargers. ne Master in Chancery. one ex-
clergyman undoubtedly radical who is
up t. amy crime. twelve hotel keepers, fif-
ty two burglars. six peddlcrs of nuts ap-
I les. papers and obscene books. forty men
about town and about FIVE hundred citi-
zens OF all occupations men Of sup
posed but doubtful dceency.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1868-01-09

SENATOR MoRToN.- Before crazy
squad OF office holders and Office seekers.
di"niiied by the title of ''soldicrs' and sail
ors' UNION" senator Morton of Indiana
made speech last night, which for a
ml>s'atemcnt of facts. and for an exhibi
ton of a narrow minded partizan hip, is
uneQualed. With the exception of a sim
Gle paragraph in regard to retrenchmenr.
the entire speech is one calculated to fo,-
ter prejudice, excite anger and keep alive
bitterness As this comprises the stock in
trade of radicalism, it was appropriate, for
the place and the people. Among other
things this loyal and patriotic senator
SAID, In reference to General Hancock
that his administration was turned "a
bathing This will do. The moral of
such ii thing is obvious. This remark was
received with applause R,dic alism. as
the author and fnisher of its own infamy.
is entitled to all the capital it can make
by attacking the patriotism of General
Hancock = Washington Constitutional Cn-
ion.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1868-01-09

THE best joke Of the &c lson was perpe-
traIed on married gentleman few days
ago, and although a.: induction Of secresy
was laid, we cannot help publ Shins it.
We will call the name OF the gentleman
Brown, from the fact that is no, his name
and because NC don't propose to tell it.
Brown has wife, but unfortunately. at
present, there is no merry child to fill the
aching void. He, in common, with his
wife. has often expressed desire to adopt
Il child, as it is evident they will never be
hlos-nd will of their oy.n Some one
having heard this wish SO often expressed
by hem. conceived the idea of pract;cing
Il joke upon the un>uspcctiug brown. y
large doll was procured. VIII h was neatly
wrapped in IA bundle an placed in Il bas-
ket, with an explanatory note living on top.
This was placed Upon The docr step late at
light in order that it might DC seen at an
early hour in the morning
ijy some coincidence the subject ofa baby
was mentioned at the Breakfast table. and
Brown expressed Il wish that some one
would leave Il darling baby at the door.
At the conclusion Of the meal Brown start
ed to the door and imagine his consterna-
tion upon the step. as he thought. the
iutiillmenf of his wish He seized the
bas kct and rusl cd into the room. in Il
state Of mingled doubt at the realization
of his hopes and fear that the infant
Nigh. be of the wrong sex or color. How
ever. before proceeding to open the ban
die the note was read, bu. it gave no light
ia regard To Ike contents OF the bundle.
save an INDUCTION from the supposed .luther
ito treat The little one kindly aud bring
il up in the love and admonitien of the
Lord. More li.ht upon the snhject WAS
ony y to be had by exbloring the contents
of the basket and with trembling hand
III" work was begun. Soon the center OF
the swaddlling clothes was reached aud the
little china. Joker dropped out before the
chop falIea Brown. and amid the merry
laughter OF the other members of the fam
ily.-Ne,0 hlLany L~dger.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1868-01-09
rO CONsUMPTIvES.

The advertiser. having been restored to health in
few weeks By simple remedy after having suffered or
several years with lung affection and that dread
disease consumption is anxious known to mis-
fellow sufferers the means of cure.
To all who desire he viii send copy of the prescrp
ton used free OF charged with directions for prepar
ing and using the same, which they win find cure
for Consumption. 4sano, toaJ'. Cctis. and all Throat
md Lung affections The only object OF the advertiser
in sending prescription to benefit the afflicted and
rsad information which he conceives be nvaua bic
and he hopes every sufferer will Try his remedy as II
will cost them nothing and may prove a blessing Par
Ties wishing the prescription free, by return mall wiz
pleasc address Rev. EDWARD A. WILSON
a6y1 Williamsburg, Kings Co., NY
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1868-01-09
FoRrY-rwo million dollars have b,

FoRrY-Two million dollar have been
paid out by the paymasier to United States
troops during 'hc past year This is over
three times the amount & money it took to
pay all the expenses of the United States
government under the administration of
John Quincy Adams When to this large
amount is added the sum expended for
clothing. sub ,lstence, removal of troops.
etc. the t,: payers will have slight idea
of the expenses Of running the south, for
radical rule, by the bayonets Of the stald.
ing army.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1868-01-09

THE IMPEACHMENT FAILURE.-A mo-
tion to inquire into The cost of the i'm
peachmnnt investigation has disturbed the
radicals in congress. and Ben Butter OBJ
jectcd to the reso luton. This disgrece ul
piece of business, which has resulted
only in the discontinue of its authors
has cost rhe treasury about ha million
of dollars for obtaining and printing evi-
dence that shows nothing except TO what
depths OF petty maienity partisan feeling
will carry men. The country is called
upon to pay half million dollars fer the
abortivs attempt to crafty party spite.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1868-01-09

The Mobile Times. in reviewing the
administra lion of General Pope, says:
But to crush, to Insult. to humilliatc a
whole nation, to deliver it into the hands
of his lnwest aud vilest minions. to seek
the disruption of the family ties. the pror-
titution 1T the social bonds. the desecra tion
of the domestic altar, and deluxe the
land with blood simply because General
franklin. of the United States army. and
a host ot Others no less distinguished. have
proclaimed General Pope liar and per-
jurer, is an act unworthy the high func-
tons entrusted to him for the disgrace,
tho ruin aud the dosolatiou of Alabama
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1868-01-09
The Lovely Land OF Alaska.
From The New York Herald


Oh, the lovely land Of Alaska What a
country for ducks We transfer to these
columns from California paper a tab OF
weather reports, day 10y day, from October
13, TO November Is. at SItka. New Arch.
angel. the capital of Alaska.
This place lies down the coast. at the end
of the panhandle. 500 miles south of the
line where we strike the bulk of the ter
ritory. going north What then must be
the climate OF the most northern conti-
mental body of Alaska. when at Sitka,
from the middle Of October to the middle
of November. we find such reports as
these rain and fog-heavy raiDs-rain
hail and snnw; evening. lightning and
thunder--fog rain aud hail--squalIs of
snow, rain and hail, strong gales cyclone
at p. --hurricane. lightning hail and
rain--squals of rain and snow-drizzling
rain aud fog. and SO Oh all the way
through. it is said. too, that these varia-
tions Of wet weather cover 800 days in the
year AT s5itka, .eaving about fifty semi-sun
shiny ones, without rain, hail or snow to
speak of. Mr. Stewards land purchases
are certainly well adapted for meteoroloe-
ica studies and volcanic phenomena, from
the unbroken succession of fogs. rain,
hail, snow, lightning and thunder. ice and
icebergs of Alaska, to tho exhilerating
tornadoes of St. Thomas. which sweep off
the top OF the island, and the delightful
earthquakes which shake out the bottom.
Oh, carry me to ALASKA.
Where it rains and SHOWS always;
Or take me To St Tho mas
Where the lovely earthquake plays;
And where the hurricane is lighted ND
With the sweet vocano's blaze
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1868-01-09
Attorn eyS.

j. g. OSBOEVK, AHoratya, Lac a'G Jqs;ics ?f'
P,Gce has removed his Office 10 the east side OF Michigan
street. the block next north OF the Parker House
whore he will be pleased TO those having business
20 transact with him. Collections made and money
promptly remted. Particular attention given 10 the
settlement OF estates and guardianships. i2-32-
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1868-01-09

John A. Logan has been appointed on
subcommittee to sit during the recess of
congress on the whisky question John
has at .ast got position which he was
qualified to fill. Whatever may become
Of the question. there is no danger that
the whisk y will not be disposed OF.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1868-01-09

4. T. CAP?0N, Aror7sy mi N5irry, and Licensed
War Claim Agent. win attend TO all professional bus
placed in his hands. promptly and fly. Par
ycalar attention given gga.disnsap- and the settle
ofdeccient's estates Pension. bounty and blc.z
pay OF deceased and disabled soldiers procured at
sonable rates Deeds. mortgages and otler written IN
strumenfs neatly and quickly drawn N and acknow'-
sdsrisnis taken. Collections made and promptly
mitted. Office over II. 3. Dick-ons hsr,.war. store
Plymouth, Ind. 1870.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1868-01-09

G. H. EEETE, AEcrrSy ut lar and Har Cttin
lJsf. Plymouth, Ind, will practice in Fditou. Starr.
LaPorte and koscGsko. well Marshall. Counties.
Collections promptly and efficiently attended TO. Care
fu attention given probate business Insurance er
fected lives aud property. in tie be-; companies in
the United States Special attention paid Ia tie prose
euton OF Claims Of soldiers I'll .ir widows and hcrs
bounty. arrears OF pay pensions and other claims
RJsrsacts-Farwen, Field & Co, Chicago Shaw. Bar
boar & Co.. Cincinnati, BGcsy. Sheldon y Co, y. i T.,
Graf Bennett / Co.. Pi.tsbu-g. SO
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1868-01-09

Dr. j. W. CONFER. late Surgeon OF the a9th Indi-
Infantry Offers his professional services 10 the pso
pie of Mars all County. once and residence. west
sid: of Michigan St. three blocks north OF the Parker
House, Plymouth. Indiana t9-32
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1868-01-09
Miscellaneous.

MONEY FREE AS WATER.-t0O01 ACTIVE To-
vi cal and Travelling Agents. Male Female of all
ages wanted to solicit trade in every City. Town,
Village, Hamlet, Workshop and Factory, throughout
the entire world for the saleable novelties
known.-5O0 PER CENT. PROFIT and READY SALE
WHEREVER OFFERED, Smart men and can
make from IS TO SO per day and no risl; OF loss
small capital required of from $50 sf09-the more
money invested the greater the profit No ha1aey
qrei ia aicaqcecs frs, s4sRts articles qaa rceire
pay 1fferrayTis! II you actually wish make money
rapidly and easily write for full particulars and addres
MILNCR s. c.. (Fron, Paris.)
M-5a-yf TO- Broadway, New York City.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1868-01-09

j. j. g7NALL, Hmsopr't;c Physician aai Surgeon.
Particular attention paid to ob-etrc practice and dis
eases or women and children. OiIc. over Brownee's
Residence opposite the northwest Garner of the
public square. Plymouth Ind. ll0-2S.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1868-01-09
BUSINESS CARDS.
MeGicaj.

e r. PEYyOLD7 r. D. PiySi-iTn md SurGeo',
would respectfully inform the citizens Of Marshall Coun
ty :ha; he has p,rnlnelly located in Pgm nth where
he holds hiTlsclf in readiness 20 attend promptly and
faithfully to all calls pertaining his profession Oce
and residence. Michigan and Washington Sts.,
nearly opposite the Parker House vi3n1nG
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1868-01-09
Livery.

TM SCHOFiELD.-Eew Livery and Feed sable.
VIM Schofcid, Proprietor, Corner i.porjc aid Wal
nut streets Plymouth, Ind. splendid ot of ho-sv~,
Carriages. bugges &C, to be hired ct al tinc-. Pas
seagers conveyed 10 part the country On
able terms. Call aud sec stock before nifin-,
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1868-01-09
Bank.

The Plymouth Branch Banking Co.. (successo-s 10 the
Plymouth Branch Bank or the State OF Indana) open
nom to IL O'Clock, and from to O'Clock p
T. CRESSNER. President.
B-s T. CitESSNER. jr., Cashier.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1868-01-09

CHICAGO BARBER SIfOP-Undcr Marks & Ehr-
liehs store Shaving Hair Cu!ting. shaInpooning &C.
done in the best style. Particular attention given TO
Dy-ing Hair aud hskcrs. The highest price paid for
ladies hair.
ff-3fl A. G. HOLTZENDORFF.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1868-01-09

DR.. 40. B0RT0N. Sur9.o7 Dea,;sf, Can be consult
At his oce every day except Mondays and Tuesdays
O1ice over Westeryelt's Store Plymouth. Ind.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1868-01-09

u s. SCOTT, Gen@ral Cen.ct0r. continues 70 give
prompt attention Collecting Claims. st OF refer
snccs given when required. Terms moderate. 9-lj.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1868-01-09

DIR. ". J4c0BX Physician ,Sai Surgeon. Office
the postoffee. 1881
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1868-01-09

FASHIONABLE TAILORING S7ABLLsH.nE,v7
over Davidson Co.'S store. All kinds ofwoTi. in
line done in superior style TO any in the county
inferior none in the northwest Particular atten
ticn given to Custom Cutting
Piyn ,Irh, iai.-i2-.j-tf JAMES FORCE
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1868-01-09

n. LONG, Lcsn-sl Avcfioaser. viii promptly al
tend to the sale Of goods ard chattsls in Marshall
ty 11-4f-1y.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1868-01-09

LIQU0RS.-purc Liquors fo- medicina and oMe
purposes can be had my store door north of tn
Dr,aeh 3ank.
N~M ~. J.T. .vANvALKRNDU10R
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1868-01-09

PICTURE CALLER FL Z. DICKSON, second
door, southeast corner Of COrhia & Be-os block, is
prepared 10 take all styles OF pictures In th- best
Terms reasonable.
lit VI II. FALKSEa, Operator
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1868-01-09

GEORGE NOLL, Bv'ctsr.--Shop east side Michigan
street. % posite Branch Bank, PiyLonth, Ind Ln35.