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The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1868-01-16
WHILE THE LAMP HOLDS OUT
TO BURN"

The Republicans of Marion county, at a
convention held by them at Indianapolis,
on Saturday last, arc reported to have had
a stormy time. The telegraph says that
such words as " liar" and " coward were
freely banded among the delegates. We
hope there is not democrat in the state,
who recollects the cowardly conduct of In
dianapo)is republicans during the war, in
melting the troops to charge upon an as
semblage of democrats at that place who
were transgressing no law, and taking no
privileges which had not been accorded to
all similar assemblages from time imne-
mortal, that will dispute their claim to the
titles of " liars" and towards" Some
of the most despicable acts of the republi-
can party have been performed at Indian
apolis, and democrats had well-nigh given
up all hope of any change for the better.
While there is life there is hope" as the
following resolution adopted by that con-
vention abundantly proves:
| Resolved, That the bonds and other obi
cations of the General Government which
do not expressly stipulated for payment in
coin on their face should be paid at their ear
| lest maturity in legal money and that our
delegation 10 the State Convention be in
structed to vote for resolution in the State
Platform embodying this proposition.
Indianapolis, tie "vilest sinner" in the
land, has done "works meet for repen-
lance" All honest republicans who be-
lieve that if greenbacks are good enough
for soldiers and sailors, they are also good
enough for bond-holders, snd are
averse to being called " liars" aud "cow-
ards" in the house of their friends, should
come into the folds of the democratic par
ty, that party which stands with its doors
wide open to receive the prodigals who are
returning after many months Of weary
I" fattening" on the dry husks of taxation
and bondage.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1868-01-16

carry on its business--say one thousand
million of dollars-can be applied to the
payment of bonds. 1t will stop the gold
interest on that sum, stimulate all kinds
of enterprise, save financial panics and
as the wants of the country increase more
can be issued. Taxes will become lighter,
the debt gradually smaller, the times more
prosperous, labor in more demand, and
more stability will be given to public and
private credit.
The 9th resolution the widest radicals
dare not attack The radical tariff is a
leach that has and will suck the life blood
of the nation and still cry give! give !"
The truth of the 18th resolution is es-
tablished by every leading republican pa
per, and it cannot be denied by the most
rabid fanatic in their party.
The 9Th resolution has been endorsed
by the people everywhere.
The 9th resolution all Americans will
sustain, and none are bold or bad enough
to refuse it hearty endorsement.
Time has demonstrated that the will of
the people on the question of moral legis-
lation, is embodied in the 10th resolutions
and any party who seeks to defeat the
doctrine there enunciated, will be " hoist
with its own petard."
The 11th resolution none but radical
can attack and even they will hardly
dare do it.
These resolutions, constituting the plat
form of the party, leaves the republican
leaders no hope. Either they must stulti-
fly themselves, go back on their whole
record, and then ask us to support them as
hypocrites or brainless fanatics, who have
shamefully failed by their own admission,
or they must take issue with the senti-
ments of these resolutions, which are the
sentiments Of nine-tenths of the people.
The masses of the people are honest, nc
matter by what names they call their par
ties. They have been misled, but they
want the truth, and when it appears they
will follow it. Here is an embodiment OF
truth on these great subjects, and the
people can and will see it, and they will
flee from the approach of men who dare
attack it, and will uphold and maintain it
with voice and vote. The intelligence
and honesty of the people will yet prove
equal to the great crisis through which
we are passing, and We shall have once
more union of states and take the ad-
vance position in the column, in the great
march of nations
VrDrT,Ac
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1868-01-16

WHEN a commander of military dis
trict in the south, trampled upon the lib
critics of the people, assumed unauthor-
lied powers, and by fraud and corrupt
means sought to place the white popula-
ton in minority, as PORE did, the radical
press were profuse in their laudations, and
the radical congress made haste to tender
him votes of thanks and otherwise ex-
pressed appreciation of lawlessness fraud
and tyranny. Gen. Pope permitted mi
nor negroes to register, and hence has re-
ceived the approval Of all radicals. But
when great soldier exhibits conscien-
cious regard for law, and refuses to use
the power entrusted to him for purposes of
oppression; when he will not crush out
the sacred and unalienable rights Of free
men, he is assailed and maligned in the
most bitter terms. Can there be any
more conclusive evidence than this that
radicalism hates liberty and law, and
loves despotism, corruption, fraud and op-
preston, and approves of all the excuses
and unregulated action that result from
them?
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1868-01-16
CORRESPONDENCE.

ED. DEMoCRAT-The democratic state
convention held on the Sth inst. was one
of the things to be long remembered in
the history of the state. Every county
was represented and by reliable men,
Eight hundred delegates assembled in
council, and not the slightest jar or
dlscord on the great questions presented
to and disposed of by them. Entire sat
isfaction was universally expressed with
the resolutions, and the platform was con-
siIered the best that could be made. and
one that better expressed the true feelings
OF the great masses as each individual
would express them if called upon, than
any ever adopted before The first resolu-
ton so truly depicts the results of repub-
lican rule that their own leaders must ad-
NIT its truth. The correctness Of the sec
onion class Acknowledgements the
wish of every honest man in the nation
The one on the national banks will be op-
posed by none save the bankers them.
selves. When the people come to learn
that these banks can double their capital
every four years, the banks will have no
friends even among those who may hesi-
tate now. a man deposits bonds--S100,-
OOO,-on them he draws Sc, 900 interest in
gold, and it brings him in paper at least
$4,000. He gets 800, 900 of bank notes
and that he loans at II per cent at least
and realizes $40, 800. He receives and
controls at least 100000 en- deposites, on
which he makes at the lowest estimate
another $4,000, making in all S2S, 800,
which in four years.amounts to $1l5, 200,
to say nothing of what he makes by sha-
wing bonds, buying gold, sending and
buying exchange, and the many little
ways they have of picking up stray quar-
tiers, halves and dollars. On this they pay
one and one-half per cent. taxes on bank
profits only, and none Of them ever seem
to have any profits when they come
to report. 1t is true the millions of taxes
we pay annually to pay them the interest
on the bonds on which we lend them
money should be stopped.
The 4th resolution-that bonds shall
bear their equal proportion Of taxation
will meet with the approval of all honest
men, and inasmuch as states and cities can
not tax them, it is right that congress
shall do SO, and the money thus raised
will make the peoples taxes SO much
lighter, and it would reach many millions
Of dollars yearly.
The 9Th Notwithstanding pay
ment of the bonds in greenbacks-all will
favor when they understand it. 1t is not
intended, as some fear, that the country is
to be flooded with money, but when bond
is paid it shall be paid in paper, and that
paper will 60 into circulation as money
As much money as the country needs to
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1868-01-16
DEMOCRATIC STATE CONTEN.
TION

The 9Th of January convention, held at
Indianapolis. was the largest, most enthu-
siastic and harmonious political meeting
that ever assembled in the state; every
couu.y in the state being represented, and
nearly all of them by full delegations
Old gray-haired men we're there, giving
to the convention dignity and force OF
character, and their greatest desire seemed
to be to live until their country should be
redeemed from the rule of oppression and
wrong. Middle-aged men were there,
giving direction, shape and harmony to
the deliberation and young men were
there to give life, energy and enthusiasm
AL professions and occupations were rep
resented, and all were prompted with one
desire and animated with one hopc,Cto
put before the honest voters of the state
. plain declaration of principles as plat
form, and to place upon it as candidates,
men in whom the people have confidence
as statesmen and public servants; and the
democracy of the state have good reason
to congratulate themselves upon the work
of the convention.
The convention was more harmonious
and enthusiastic than former assemblages
of the kind, from the fact that the ac-
knowledged leaders and orators spoke
what the masses felt and believed; and
this being the first treat of the kind the
people have been favored with since the
beginning Of the war, it is not to be won
dered that it was keenly appreciated.
The resolutions speak the sentiments Of
all honest, sensible men who have their
country's interest at heart. And as tC
the candidates it is only necessary to say
here, that the ticket is headed by the Hon
THOMAS A. HENDRICKS, whose reputation
as statesman and an honest man is worlt
wide. With such a man as our standard
bearer We expect to come off victors IL
the coming contest. He and his associ
stes on the state ticket will do their whole
duty,-let US do ours, and all will yet b
veil.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1868-01-16
DEMOCRATIC STATE TICKET.

For Governor.
THOMAS A. HENDRICKS. of Marion.
For lieutenant Governor,
Alfred r. EdgertOn, Of Allen.
For Secretary Of state,
REUBEN e. KLsE, Of Boone.
For Aud;tor of Stat'.
JOSEPH J. BE.nUsDiFF'ER, Of Fnt71t;a.
For Treasure. Of STATE,
JAMES b. RY1X n MIrion.
For Clerk Of he Supreme Coirf,
NOAH 5. LaROst, 81 tass.
For Reporter Of the Supreme Court,
IL 4. o. PACKARD, Of Marshall
For Syperint<ndeat of Public Instruction,
JOHN r. PHIL Of Dari IS.
For -ifornfy Generei,
SOL. CL.lTPOOL. Of Putnam.
For Electors at Large,
JOHN r COFFROTI. of Huntington,
BAYLESS w HANNA, Vigo.
Contingents.
JASON r BROWN, of Jackson.
WILLIAM " FRANKLIN, OF owen.
For District Electors,
First District-Thomas II Cobb. of Knox.
Continsent-RS Sproule, OF NanderDurS,
Second District-C S DObbins of Martin,
Contingent--Jonas G Howard, of Clarke,
Third District-James Gavin. of Decatur.
Contingent-ElhananC Devore, OF Jennings,
Fourth District-Jehn Reid. of Fayette,
Contngent-Benjamin L Smith of Rush,
Fifth District-John " Lord. of Marion,
Contingent-Ca>s Byfeld, of johnson,
Sixth District-A Carleton, of Lawrence,
Contiugent-Samuel II Iamill, of Sullivan,
Seventh District-T F Davidson, of Fountain,
CONTINGENCY Daily, OF Carroll,
Rishth DisIict-James Mcdowell, OF Grant,
COntingent-N II Linsday- of Howard,
Ninth District-John Colerick, OF Allen,
Contingent-Samuel y Shoaf, OF Jay,
Tenth District-O III Main, of Elkhart,
Contingent Van Long. of Noble,
F1aventh DiStri.t-p-,t anDOinted
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1868-01-16

WE notice in an exchange the fact that
there is a merchant in the town in which the
paper is printed, who, whenever q man BUYS
a good bill of goods from him makes the pur-
chaser present f'thc village paper. in which
he advertises, for one year, and thus he man
ages to keep the customer constantly remin-
ded of his business-and he will never forget
such present. Should that man give his
customer two dollars in greenbacks or in
goods it might soon be forgotten; but when
he is once week. for fifty two weeks, placed
III receipt of his friends bounty. can any one
doubt its being a good way to advertise?
This is worthy of imitation by our :sness
men.-LEx.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1868-01-16
CONGRESS-.

CONGRESS has re-instated Stanton; the
house has passed an act muzzling the SUI
preme court; and the next thing will be
the passage of the bill making Grant EN-
peror of the south.
Grant delivered the keys of the war de-
partment to Stanton on Tuesday, and the
latter signalized his return to the secreta-
ryship by drawing nearly SO 1000 salary for
the time nc has lately spent in "masterly
inactivity" What next?
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1868-01-16
nstfl II. B. DICKSON Plymouth Ind.

O. 4. REYNOLDS NJ d., PAysioian and Surgeon.
would respectfully inform the citizens OF Marshan coun
~ that he has permanently located in Plymouth where
he holds himself in readiness to attend promptly and
faithfully to all calls pertaining to his profession Once
and residence, corner Michigan and Washington sts-.
nearly opposite ihe Parker House vls'mc'
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1868-01-16

NEARLY one hundred millions of dollars
are yearly expended in enforcing the so
called reconstruction laws. Congress COM
psls the people to pay this sum, that rad
icalism may be- continued in power. We
think this is large sum to pay for viola
tions of the constitution.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1868-01-16
THE government is daily defrauded of

THE government is daily defrauded of
millions of revenue, through corrupt rev.
enue officers. The people pay enormous
taxes, but the bulk Of it goes to enrich the
cormorants who wiring them from the hard
earning of labor. In order that the par
tisans of congress- might flch from the
government and enrich themselves by
pocketing the peoples money, congress
passed tenure of-office law preventing
the removal of thieving or incompetent
officers. The effect of this law is to re-
tain officials, however incompetent or cor
rupt, and the result is that many of
them connive with illicit manufactu-
rers and dealers to defraud the gov
eminent. This radical congress is direct
ly responsible for these frauds, and it has
the sanction of radical leaders, for they
refuse to bring violators of the law to
justice or investigate official corruption.
This is question to which the people
should give attention.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1868-01-16

whether its policy of establishing negro
suffrage, exorbitant taxation, prohibitory
tariffs, and proAigate use of the peoples
money will tend ~ to p promote the gener-
"aI welfare and secure the blessings of lib
''erty to US and our posterity."
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1868-01-16

Hon. Thos. Ewing, of Ohio, is out in long
letter, on the subject of the national finances
He states that attempt by law or by exc
cution to hasten the resumption of specie
pryment, under existing circumstances, would
be disastrous to every branch of business
carried on with borrowed capital He favors
the payment of the debt in accordance with
the strict letter of the contract-in specie
where the law expressly requires, and in
greenbacks where the law does not require
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1868-01-16

TIE democratic committee Of the 9Th dis
trict met at Darlington, o., Jan. 10, and NOM
mated Gen. Barnabas Burns for congress, to
fill the vacancy occasioned by the death Of
Mr.. Hamilton. An Interesting incident fths
day was the appearance of Hon. J. 7. Hubbel
formerly republican representative in con-
gress from the same district, who pledged
himself unequivocally to OPPOSE radicalisn
in future and to support the candidate nom
mated by the convention. He received 20
votes for the nomination, but was withdrawn
after the second ballot
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1868-01-16

By the report of Secretary Seward, sent to
congress to-day, it appears that 81 states have
given official notice of the ratification Of the
18th constitutional amendment. Maine has
ratified the amendment, but has neglected TO
give official notification of the fact 10 the state
department. Iowa will soon ratify the
amendment, making 90 states 1t has been
given out that Ohio and New Jersey, having
elected democratic legislatures, will repeal
their ratification of the amendment
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1868-01-16

A LARGE and enthuastic meeting of foreign
born citizens was held IN Exchange building
last night, Jan. 9th. Mayor Leftwich presi-
ded. resolution was passed urging the
government to afford more adequate protec-
ton TO American citizens abroad, and declsr-
ing it the duty of the government to recall,
without delay, any minister or consul who
had refused or neglected his lawful protection
to American citizens travelling abroad
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1868-01-16

Hamilton Ohio ON MonSa~ we're instantly
hilled by the bursting of partition by the
weight ofthe large amount of grain piled up
against it. The bodies of the little fellows
were horribly mutilated. One of them was
son of J. c. Richardson, and the other two
of David Edwards.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1868-01-16

GEO. W. Williams has been arrested and
bound over for trial in $1,000 for forging gov
eminent stencils. 1t is alleged that he is the
party who made and furnished revenue stem
ellis which were used extensively in Buffalo
and Boston Tor whisky frauds, some months
since
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1868-01-16

NEXT week We intend publishing afew
extracts from the speech of Hon. D. w.
VoRHIRs. at the state convention.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1868-01-16
Nc.
NEWS ITEMS.

TIE Iowa Central Agricultural Society has
decided to hold its fair at Des Moines on Sept.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1868-01-16
THE AMERICAN COOKING STOVE

This stove has again been awarded two first
premiums at our State Fair at Buffalo, one for
coal and one for wood. We are now able to An
nounce the unparalleled reault of this stove hav-
ing taken the first premium at the New York
St ate Fairs for the last consecutive years, not
withsta ndng il has been brought in competition
with all the best stoves made in the State. and
MANY from other States, and notwithstanding the
persistent combined and determined efforts Of
its competitors to defeat it. And its success 10
not alone confined to this State. On the 18th of
September it was awarded two first premiums in
the New Jersey State Fair, and has also been
awarded the first premium at the Pennsylvania
State fair, and has never been exhibited at q
State Fair and failed to take the first premium.
and the premiums it has taken at County Fairs
are too numerous to mention. And these awards
are fully endorsed by the people throughout the
country. Its lame has become household
word from Maine to California, ard from the
Great Lake to the Gulf Of Mexico, and the de-
mand has become so large that Notwithstanding
our large and increased facilities for manufactur
inc. e are unable to supply tho demand prompt
ly. SHEAR, fAChAKD CO..
Albany, y. Y.
n9tfl II. B. DICKSON Plymouth Ind.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1868-01-16

polls in Plymouth 3d. Number Of dogs
60. Value ofpersonal property 1895 1926.
Value of real-estate s262 $40 total value
Of taxables s457 sos.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1868-01-16
VALUABLE FARM FOR SALE.

On the Plymouth and Laporte wagon road,
within three quarters OF a mile from Plymouth,
consisting of
i6C ACRES OF LAND,
with good improvements--housea and barn, and Q
good orchard. For further particulars enquire of
2O-6w ELIZABETH THOMPSON
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1868-11-03
GALL THE YEAR ROUND,"


PARTICULARLY THE PRESENT TIME.
WANTED Corn, Oats, Rye. Bacon, Lard,
w Butter. Eggs. and all the Dried Fruits raised
in this ucighbQrhood, such as
.ppIES PEACHES, CHERRIES, BLACK. BER-
RIES, &c. Also, FIRE WOOD.
All for CASH, or for trade if desired; in the latter
~. &C r. roceries could be had from the smallest to
the lar gcst quantity, and surely as cheap If not
cheaper than anywhere else. .s....
On all bills Of F0e Do4drs a "tse0""' % D
per cent. piU be a1o'ecd.
Goods kent on hand is undoubtedly
rho inr@sst in the County, although we have moth
ing to sell. ,s this. That No
for debts good bad or tberefore Suy
as much as you can on Credit. and never pay
The question ariscs-How much GAN you ouy oh
Tick? Echo answers-NARf A RED
Coal
LUMP, RUN OF MINE, and FINE FOR BLACh'
SMITHS use always on hand, andvery cheap
For the above apply TO c.,tSE
Harper's Ferry, W. Va, Sep is, le6S-Sm'
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1868-11-03
New Gooas.
GREAT DECLINE In PRICES.

IN HOWELL is now opening large and well
". selected stock Of g4ods eon sa of DRY s
oueenswaie, Woodeuware, Notions, Cassirneres,
&c to which he invites the attention Of all wishing
barg aims. .r7.H
men to his stock of CLOTHS and CASSIMERES,
which is Iarger than ever before-comprising all
the late styles of PLAIN and fancy goods Beaver
and Tricot Cloths for Overcoats and Cloaks, Black
French Cloth, Doeskin Cassmeres, All Wool Ker-
sevs d rab and Gray Linseys, Sattinetts, &c.
These goods have been bought with great care.
and at prices much below those of last Fall All he
asks is a trial.
October Is, 1865. .r.-'r
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1868-11-03

ExrENDING.-The Manassas Gap Railroad
is making its way gradually, up the Valley.
The last number of the Old Commonwealth,
published at Harrisonburg, says:-
We learn that the "Iron Horse" on the
Manassas r. r. arrived at Broadway depot
ON Saturday last. Broadway is about ~
miles below Harrisonburg. The track is now
ready for the Iron some five miles this side of
Broadway, which we understand will be laid
down in a short time The continued energies
of the contractors, and good weather insures
the completion Of the road to this point by
the first of December next.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1868-11-03

PARDON REFUsED.-The Alexandria ia
=,;tie OF Tuesday last, says-"Gov. Wells, on
Saturday, refused to grant the second appIlca-
ton for the pardon OF Landon L. Lovett,
formerly resident of this city, who, last fall
year ago, was convicted in Leesburg, OF
horse stealing aud Unlawful shooting, and
sentenced to fifteen years confinement in the
pent9ntiary. The Governor endorsed upon
the application that Lovett's case would de-
serve consideration after he had served out five
years of his term of Imprisonment"
Lovett spent considerable portion of his
time in this town before the war, and will be
recollected by many of our citizens.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1868-11-03

PUBLIC SALEs.-We call attention to the
advertisements Of public sales that appear in
our columns -
On Tomorrow, Wednesday the 18th, Mr..
Francis Il. IIooff will offer for sale publicly,
/. large amount of stock, agricultural imple-
1aents, ti,,otfy and clover hay. &c. The
sale will take place on the farm Of Mrs. Dr.
Straith, near Baney's Mil
On 'Tuesday, the 10th of the present month,
1ir. Il. i. Helm will dispose of an extensive
lot of personal property, on his farm near
Lectown The stock advertised by him IS
mostly of superior quality, consisting OF
Young aud valuable mares and colts, Devon
and Attorney cattle, and Cotswold sheep
Those in want of fresh mich cows will have
an opportunity of purchasing them at this
<alc.
on the same day, (the 10th.) Hon. VIM.
Lucas will sell publicly an extensive assort-
ment of building. fencing, and other lumber,
The sale of this lumber will take place on the
East side of the Shenandoah river, nearly
opposite keyes' Switch.