The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1868-02-06

be in position to take the chances of
uniting all the opposing elements in their
favor in the selection Of standard-be bearer
The Development of their policy will not
be made, however, until some event shall
occur to manifest, Enthusiastically, the direc-
ton of public sentiment. On the other
hand the republicans go into the canvass
with their candidate irrevocably designa-
ted year in advance, which, heretofore
has never failed to prove injurious, if rot
fatal, to every party in the country who has
attempted it.
The recently appointed British repre-
sentative to this country, Mr.. Thornton,
arrived in this city few days since from
London. After presenting his credentials
to the president, he returns for season
to remain few weeks with some Ameri-
can relatives of his living here. After
which he will take up his residence at the
capitol Mr.. Thornton's last diplomatic
services we're accredited to the emperor of
Brazil; but previous to the vacancy caused
by the demise of Sir Frederick Bruce, was
on the eve of transfer to the court of Lis
bon. The appointment of the new minis
ter who, by the way, is man of decided
talent, has been commented upon very
freely by many of the London papers In
rather harsh terms, exhibiting a great
deal of asperity and bitterness of feeling.
This is accounted for from the fact that
Mr.. Thornton is what is called over there
commoner, and for that reason proba-
bly, more than any other, he is look
ed upon unfavorably by the aristocracy Of
Belgravia Square and the autocrat of the
Times The ajor portion OF his life has
been spent away from home in the queen's
service hence his acquaintance and in
fuence in England is circumscribed. The
English premier, Lord Stanley, must have
had sufficient confidence in his tact and
ability, however, or the new position
would never have been conferred upon
him. The position Of an English repre-
sentative to the United States in diplomat
ic rank, is considered only mission Of the
third class. The highest rank is that Of
an envoy extraordinary, with full plenary
powers; the second, that of an ambassador;
a minister third charge d'afaires fourth
and so on, down to consul-general, vice.
CONSUL, consular agent, and commission
err, which is the lowest in grade. Lord
Stanley, by accrediting a minister in rank
to our government, seems to ignore entire.
ly our claims to be considered first class
power, in diplomatic sense. The court:
of France, Russia, Austria and Prussia, al
have ENJOYS Of the first rank TO represent
her majesty Most of our statesmen from
the back woods seem to be entirely igno
rant of such matters Of official diplomatic
etiquette.
Going into bankruptcy, as managed un-
der our law, is somewhat expensive. the
costs and fees for voluntary petitioner
amounting to some $3.50 to 1925, and foI
compulsory bankrupt to between $500
and $500. The petitions lodged in the
U. S. court for this district number $50 W
to this time ninety of these only have re
ceived their final discharge.
1t requires a long purse, besides brains
to govern US nowadays. The treasury
must continually be repenished or the ma
chine won't run. The direct expen ditures
for governing this city at present amount
to the snug sum of S22,000,000 per an
mum. Half a century since it required
only about S13,000,00 to govern the
whole United States, maintain large civ
il establishment, and support respectfully
sized army and navy. At present the 10
cal taxes OF this city alone are SO enorm
| 81, loI ~
and federal taxes annually collected, it i,
found that the whole combined absorb:
just about twO-thrds of the profits Of near
ly every kind Of industry and pursuit ex
cept banking, and real values, which form
erly existed on sound specie basis, arr
now rendered merely nominal in conse
quence. Two or three more years Of Thu
sort of taxation will amount to confscatior
of property in reality, even if not in name
Not difficult problem in figures to solve
this
The latest novelty now is patent nos,
protector for ladies' wear. 1t consists o
a case lined with fur, to be affixed to til,
dear creatures nasal appendage Not
bad idea for people suffering from a vic
lent catarrh in the head to dispense witt
pocket handkerchief. American face
are not classical. American noses arc gen
orally failure; in fact, are not Grecian
seldom aquilne, frequently retroussc. Gu
noses are not models for statuary. l.
fact, we have no nationality as regard
this most important feature of the face
What blessing in disguise, then, is tn
patent nose protector. American ladie
: in Europe, however, are creating marke'
sensation this winter in all the salons, boil
for their beauty, graceful and becomin!
: toilets, and intellectual accomplishments
$ Everything new in the millinery an'
} dressmaking line is LAmericaine, nose
protectors in the bargain.
The new bonnets are called terets. The.
are round puffs or bouilons of velvet ii
front, and kind of cocks comb above thu
D chignon behind, in the centre of which is ;
satin rosette with long ends they are no
unlike pair of bellows. Whether 1t il
equipage or dress the nobler, sterner sex
seem just at present equally eager to pres
! forward for their share of admiration
Scanty pantaloons and velvet coats, blood
f ed horses and English drags, are the "th
ma thule of masculine fashonables this win
ter. Some destiny in the way of frs
class tailor must shape them so skilllully
L 4 GRAND douohter of George I'LL, o.