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The Plymouth weekly Democrat., 1868-07-16

perior to the the shallow critiques of peo-
pie who think they are wise, | see the
true recognition of your merit by the
Eastern peddle who cries you fer sale !:
"In the ramc of the Prophet l--Figsl"
Would it be possible for any cunning
magiciau-in- words to convey sense of the
flavor of various fruits? | think not
When I try, the difficulty is radical and
specific ;itl does not lie in my impotence Of
language 1t is net merely strong and
faint effort to describe the currant as
sharp; tie nectarine, clean, quick, and
juicy; the peach, melting, and high-bred;
the apple, sound and masculine; the
strawberry, tender. yet distinct and fra
grant; the gooseberry, vulgar, yet pleas
ant; the raspberry, sweet; the cherry,
heeting and pulpy. 1t is of no nse try
lug. 1t is not my fault; the fault lies in
the inadequacy of language to define the
sensation which shall generically convey
the peculiar property of the several sorts
1 will not attempt definition of them
But | protest against the coarscness of the
intellect which does not perceive in eat.
ing that it is brought into contact with the
subtleSt and yet most distinct difference
which can characterize anything which,
like fruit, is known under one name.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat., 1868-07-16
SlercOtyping Newspapers.

Few persors are aware of the fact that
the principal morning journals of the east
are not printed directly from the type, but
from stereotypes taken from the regular
form The whole time consumed in ma
king the four pages is about twenty min
utes.
1t is accomplished thus Each page is
made up in a separate form on table in
size and height expressly adapted for the
purpose the legs of this table are furnish
ed with castors, and as soon as the form
is locked, the table is rolled into the stere-
otype room. The form is then removed
to the moulding table; the latter has a
hollow iron bed, the cavity cf which is
filed with steam, as heat is one Of the re-
quirements in facilitating the operation
After the right temperature is attained
the form is removed again to the imposing
table, and two or three sheets of kind OF
paper are laid over the surface of the type
and they are ther beaten down with a
brush in the same manner that printers
proceed with brush proof.
The form is then again carefully slid
up to the moulding table, another and
heavier sheet of paper is placed over the
first this is covered with a wet blanket
the whole slipped under the press attached
to the moulding table, and the power ap
piled. This is done almost instantly
when the form il again run out, and th'
paper peeled of is q complete matrix o
the whole form.
A preparation of French chalk is nov
applied to the surface of this paper, whel
it is placed into the mould, and the no
metal poured against it, and the plate al
most instantly formed. 1t is now removed
10 the planer, cut, routed, and justified
and in few minutes is On its way to tn
press room. These plates are cast in tn,
exact Eorm required for cylinder press
and are about half an inch in thickness.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat., 1868-07-16

and compact build, and bears massive
head on his shoulders. When he speaks
it is generally understood that D. B. Eat
on, of Connecticut. has the floor, for he
will he heard His voice pierces the ears
of assembled delegates like the crack of a
shell, and while speaking he holds both
hands at the sides of his body! His eye
is clear and sharp, and his mouth firm.
He dresses in trim suit of clothing, and
wears but very little jewelry. Conuecti-
cut will stand by Eaton in all he does or
says. His views as a democrat are pro-
nounced and radical.
This man is known to all democrats
A small, wiry, compact body, handsome
face, surrounded by closely trimmed whis-
kers, dark, pleasant eyes, winning smile
for all comers, polite and genial flow Of
spirits, aud quickness in debate and rep
artee seldom equalled. Cox was one of
the most successful and steady debaters in
the house of representatives, and when
his term expired his loss was keenly felt
by his democratic colleagues. Mr.. Cox is
a scholar of ripe attainments, and his
q" Eight Years in Congress is a book
full of excellent Information, good En-
glish. His q" Buckeye A broad" in which
Mr.. Cox told his experience Of travelling
abroad, is only rivalled by Mr.. Story S
Robre di Roma," for fine descriptive
writing and keen analysis of detail anon g
American books. The mission to Austria,
which Mr.. Cox should have received,
would have given him an opportunity to
do for Switzerland what Motley has done
for the Netherlands. Mr. Cox has good
taste in dressing, and always looks fresh
and blooming aud ready for ladies' society
He is always aware of the right moment
and opportunity to speak, and always
speaks with an intent and purpose to ex.
pedite business. He is very popular IN
New York, and will probably sit in the
next congress from this city; that is, pro-
viding he SO desires.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat., 1868-07-16
Al IL Already.

The hungry cormorants which recon
struct ion has thrown into the senate and
house of representatives, did not wait to
get warm even in their seats before they
commenced raid upon the public treas
ury. The first act Of tie every mean
whites" who claim to represent the state
of Arkansas in the senate and house, after
their admission, was to claim pay from the
commencement Of The present congress,
March 4, 1867 And this, too, when
they were only elected on the 10Th OF
March last Colfax allowed them pay
from that time, though really they were
only entitled to pay from the time they
took their seats, last week; and the ques-
tion as to whether they should be paid
from March, 1867, has been taken under
con nsideration-that is, the question has
been deferred until after the election, for
expediency sake, when their full claim
will, without doubt, be paid. These mig
ger and bayonet elected scsllawsgs will
cost the people dear before the get rid Of
them. - Indianapolis Sentinel.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat., 1868-07-16

Ga RAT1TuDE.-Be careful to teach your
children gratitude. Lead them to ac-
knowledge every favor that they receive,
to speak often of their benefactors, and to
ask blessings for them. Accustom them
to treat with marked attention their in,
structors, and those who have aided them
in the attainment of knowledge or piety
Gratitude is one of our first duties to God
and should not be forgotten when due tc
man.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat., 1868-07-16

-" Dear me 4" exclaimed Stiggins,
that new surgeon gave Sonantum's boy
new lip from the child's own cheek |!
What painful operation it must have
been |!
"Tve had pair Of lips taken from my
my cheek more than once," replied Mrs.
Stiggins, " and it wasn't a painful opera
ton at all.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat., 1868-07-16
Paris has produced modern Sards

Paris has produced modern Sarda-
naplus in the person of Court b.
He has an income of some 100000 francs
per annum, and dresses like lady. Not
content with appearing in his dashing car
riage in this costume at the late races in
the Bois, he has jast given ball, the
guests being ladies only, and numbering
some of ths most distinguished names oi
the old French aristocracy. Folly eve,
attracts folly. The Count received the
invited in rose-coIored satin dress, trim
med with the richest lace, and ornament
ed with boquet of flowers. He is al
ways yelled to hide his moustacbe-aS ht
desires not to part with it.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat., 1868-07-16

There is man living in Omaha who,
having been invited to game dinner, ate
so much bear meat that he went home
and hugged his wife, an act which he had
never perpetrated before.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat., 1868-07-16

A short time ago we gave brief de-
scription of two unfortunate and deformed
children belonging to Mr.. David Morris,
a resident of Beech Greek, in this county.
At that time our knowledge of these chill
dren was very limited, and some inaccura-
ces occurred in our statement. Since
then we have visited the residence OF Mr..
Morris, aud find that the children are a
much greater wonder than we at first sup
posed them to be. AS before stated, there
is one of each sex. The male is twenty
two years old, thirty-seyen inches high,
and weighs forty-one pounds. He has
but little forehead, the hair coming al
most to his eyebrows. His eyes are deep
ly sunken into his head, and have the ap-
pearance of being almost closed. His
jaws protru1e forward to great extent
while his teeth incline so mucn to the
front that when his mouth is closed the
teeth come almost fatty together. He
cannot speak word. His tongue is shOr,
ard thick, and seems to fill his mouth
when shut. His body is large for being
of his stature. He seems to have mind
like child of year old, and makes signs
and seems to try to talk like child oi
that age. His hearing is very acute, and
he can understand what is said to him in
relation to things that he is accustomed
to. Hi, flesh has a bloated appearance
and there seems to be kind of scaly sub.
stance on his hands and face. He leg:
are small and seem to be unable to sup
port his body for any great length of time
The feet are also small, and the toes in
cline inward. Altogether he is the great
est curiosity of the human species that We
ever behed.
The female is twenty-one years of age
weighs forty pounds, and is thirty eight
inches high! She strongly resembles the
boy in most particulars, although she ii
not quite so much deformed. These
children have very peculiar habits. They
sit around all day, not appearing to pay
much attention to what is going on
They have to inc icate their wants by
signs, and no one can administer to then
unless they are accustomed to their habits
The female can speak few words in ref
erence to the most ordinary matters, bu
scarcely enough to be of any service
They eat but little. except in the middl
of the day. They have to have certain
kind Of diet, or they will not eat at all
and in no case will they eat before stran
gers. They enjoy as good health as tn
most of people usually do. The boy has
very violent temper, and cannot be drive
or scared into anything. Moral suasio,
is the only means by which he can be con
trollcd
Taking them all in all, their physica
construction, their mental faculties, thei
habits and dispositions, they are the great
est and strangest wonders we ever beheld
although we have visited many place
where sights Of wonder and curiosity wer
exhibited.
MIR. Morris IS quiet, respectable an
unassuming farmer, and has resided wher
he now lives for great number of years
and the existence of his unfortunate ah
, curious children is scarcely known outsid
at his immediate neighborhood, Bloom
6c'd Democrat
The Plymouth weekly Democrat., 1868-07-16
= About the middle Of June is the tim

About the middle of June is the time
to trim fences hedge. They should be
moved with a scythe, and cut into the
shape of an inverted VA. This gives
only two sides to cut instead of three, as
when the hedge is square-toppsd. Prop
cry managed, there is nothing so cheap
ard so effective q protection-as, when
neglected, there is nothing more useless
or annoying.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat., 1868-07-16

"A new variety of corn. the result Of
selecting seed and high culture, has orig.
mated in Minnesota. The yield last year
was as high as one hundred and thirty
seven bushels to the acre.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat., 1868-07-16

An incorrigible loafer, being taken
to task for his laEi1css, replied. "Pll tell
you, gentlemen, you are mistaken, l have
not lazy bone in my body, but the fact
is, was born tired"
The Plymouth weekly Democrat., 1868-07-16

Why is a clock the most humble
thing in existence Because it always
holds its hands before its face, and howev-
er good its work may be it is always run
ming itself down.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat., 1868-07-16

1t is reported that woman in Brook
lyn bought quart of milk and found
small fish swimming in it. The milkmau
said he thought the cow must have swal-
lowed the fish.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat., 1868-07-16

There is man in Jersy city so mean
that he buttons his shirt with waters. He
looks at his money through a magnifying
glass: By this means, he says, ten cent
stamp looks as big as thousand dollar
greenback.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat., 1868-07-16

A Presbyterian paper of Canada says
that the people of Prince Edward Island
lately made presents to the minister, thea
charged their value against him, and rob-
bed him of a part Of his salary besides.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat., 1868-07-16

The Mississippi river is depositing
sand bar in front Of the northern rart of
St. Louis, which threatens to make that
city inaccessible by vessels, the channel
tending moro and more to the Illinois side
of the river.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat., 1868-07-16
WHICn SHALL 1T BE.

Which shall it be? which shall it be-"
looked at John-John looked at me.
Dear, patient John, who loves me yet
AS we'll as though my locks were jet,)
And when found that must speak,
My voice seemed strangely low and weak
"Tell me again what Robert said"
And then i, listening, bent my head
This is his letter:
Il will give
A house and land while you shall live,
If, in retarn, from out of seven,
One child to me for aye is given"
/ looked at Johns old garments, worn;
/ thought of all that John had borne
OF poverty, and work, and care,
Which |, though willing, could not share
thought of seven mouths to feed,
Of seven little children's need,
And then of this.
"Come, john" said l,
"We1l choose amongst them as they lie
Asleep" so, walking hand in hand,
Dear John and l surveyed oui band.
First to the cradle lightly stepped,
Where Lillian, the baby, slept,
Her damp curls lay like gold alight-
A glory, 'gainst the pillow white;
Softly her father stopped to lay
His rough hand down in loving way,
When dream or whisper made her stir
And huskily John said, Mother-not
her"
We stopped beside the trundle-b bed,
And one long ray Of lamp-light shed
Athwart the boyish faces there,
In sleep so beautiful and fair;
l saw on Jamie's rough, red cheek,
A tear undried. Ere John could speak,
" He's but baby, too" said I,
And kissed him as We hurried by.
Pale, patient Robbie's angel face
Still in his sleep bore suffering's trace:
" No, for thousand crowns, not him :"
We whispered, while our eyes ere dim.
Poor Dick bad Dick our wayward son.
Turbulent, reckless, idle one
Could he be spareds Nay, He who gave
Bids us befriend him to the grave;
Only mothers heart can be,
Patient enough for such as he;
And So SAID John, would not dare
To send him from the bedside prfvcr."
Then stole we softly up above.
And knelt by Mary, child of love.
perhaps for her 'twould better be-
said to John. Quite silently
He lifted up curl that lay
Across her check in willful way,
And shook his head. Nay, love. no
thee"
The while my heart beat audibly.
Only one more our eldest lad,
Trusty and tauthful-gOod and glad
So like his father & No. John, no,
Icannot, will not let him 60"
And so we wrote, i'll courteous way,
We could not give one child away;
And afterward toll lighter seemed,
Thinking Of that of which we had dream
cd:
Happy.in in truth, that not one face
We missed from its accustomed place;
Thankful to work for all the seven,
Trusting the rest to One in Heaven.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat., 1868-07-16

-" What a contradiction 4 watch is,
said Timmons How so ?" asked Mrs.
Timmons. "Wby, because it always
keeps perfectly dry, although it constantly
has running spring inside !"
The Plymouth weekly Democrat., 1868-07-16

When may loaf of bread be said to
inhabited? When it has little Indian
(meal) in it.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat., 1868-07-16

When is cat like teapot? When
you're teasin' it,
The Plymouth weekly Democrat., 1868-07-16

Why is man who makes his will
like potato which is offered as sample
of lot? Because he is a testator.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat., 1868-07-16

j. ". Pratt, of Randolph. Mass. EN-
ployes forty hands, who make $500, 900
pairs Of leather shoe strings yearly.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat., 1868-07-16

What sort of sickles do harvesters
long for ir midsummer I-sickles.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat., 1868-07-16

"The difference is just here, young
sters," said an illiterate school teacher in
Texas, when the earth makes revolu-
ton it turns on its axes, but when the
people make a revolution they turn on
their bayonets.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat., 1868-07-16

"A western editor says: For the
effects Of intemperance, see our inside"
The Plymouth weekly Democrat., 1868-07-16

What liquid would lover bay Be-
side her.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat., 1868-07-16

The latest physiological question is :
" How much saw dust does it take to make
a ballet girl
The Plymouth weekly Democrat., 1868-07-16

Dying prayer of dog-guide my
bark
The Plymouth weekly Democrat., 1868-07-16

Something always on hand--your
thumb
The Plymouth weekly Democrat., 1868-07-16

Motto for the married-never dig
The Plymouth weekly Democrat., 1868-07-16

Accounts in tubular form-billiards.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat., 1868-07-16

Fits that are not fatal to actors--ben.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat., 1868-07-16
MISCELLANE NE0US.

A strange noise at tablc-a fish ball
The Plymouth weekly Democrat., 1868-07-16
ID. B. EATON

This gentleman has strong influence in
the delegation from Connecticut. He is
advanced in years, and his white hairs and
venerable appearance command attention
when he rises on the floor of the conven
tion. lie is of medium height, Of strong
Weekly Trinity journal., 1868-10-03
THE EYES! THE EYES!
DR.. E. H. PARDEE,
OculiSt and AuriSt

A FTER A PROTRACTED BLINDNESS OF
N more than five years, DR.. Pardee has made
himself thoroughly and scientifically acqualnt-
ed with all diseases of the Eye, and is now prac-
tcing with success not surpassed in the Uni
ted States.
All operations performed, such as Strabismus,
or cross eye, Cataract by linear extraction, De-
preston or Absorption, Pterygium, or feshy
membrane growing over the eye, Reduction of
StaPhyloma, bullying out OF the eye, Artificial
Pupil, Fistula Lachrymals. or closing of tear
passage, and all deformities of the Lids, etc.
Artificial Eyes inserted without the least pain,
and possessing all the movements and brillianey
OF the real eye. large assortment constantly
on hand and for sale at reasonable prices. The
Doctors Eye Bath for the treatment and cure of
all nervous diseases is used all over this coast.
! Thankful to those physicians who have sent
him cases for operations, he hopes that nni-
versal success will warrant a continuation Of
their confidence. His celebrity operator is
co-extensve with his success, as patients are
presenting themselves tor treatment and opera
TONS from New York and Boston, almost month
ly. Many patients can be seen at the Doctors
Office daily, in different stages of recovery.
Offce-737 Clay street, OPPOSITE THE
PLAZA San Francisco. l6.l3:ly-
Weekly Trinity journal., 1868-10-03

DISCHARGED RAPIpLY-This morning man
appeared in the dock of the Police Court VINO
had been arrested for drunkenness some Time
during the night When called for sentence he
coolly informed Captain McElroy that he had the
small pox and had been drinking little whisky
to drive it out. The Captain looked at the man S
face, and surely there were spots and blotches
denoting the presence of the loathsome disease.
He lost no time in telling the Court the fact.
Discharge that man at once y exclaimed Judge
provinces. The man was let out, hut hesitated
to CO. "Take that man out of the courtroom 7"
sad the Judge hurriedly. The door was opened
ana the man went out, no person getting in his
Ways F. Bulletin
Weekly Trinity journal., 1868-10-03
Tuscan Springs.
Tchama Co., Cal.
j. c. BRADLEY, Proprietor.
Tchalna CO., Cal

f. THESE SPRINGS ARE PLEAS
d. antly situated in picturesque valley,
B.as about seven miles from Red Bluff The
buildings have been thoroughly repair
ed, and visitors will find all the comforts of a
home, as well as the health-giving virtues OF the
waters.
The most eminent physicians of San Francis
co and the State, after careful analysis OF the wa
tiers, pronounce them to be the
Best Mineral Waters in the United States F!
and this opinion is verified by THOUSANDS of per-
sons who have been cured of chronic diseases,
after having tried in vain the best medical advice
For chronic diseases of all kinds, Rheumatism,
Scrofula, Nervous complaints, Dyspepsia, lndi-
gestion, Skin diseases Uterine affections, and
the diseases of females these ~aters are inallable
The charges are moderate and every attention
will be afforded to promote the comfort of inva-
lids For further information apply to DR.. R. A.
Thomas, Weaverville DR.. A. B. Goss, Hay Fork,
or address J. c. BRADLEY, Red Bluff.
Tuscan Springs, April 20, 1866. l5tf.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1868-10-03

PRUDENT MANA sick man left the bosnital
al Virginia. Nevada, lately, after being there on
y rev hours. He gave as his reason that all
the other patients had only one leo and he vac
not going to be served the same way if he could
help it.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1868-10-03
TO THE UNFORTUNATE !
DIR. GIBBONS DISPENSARY,

CORNER COMMERCIAL, SAN FRAN
cisco. established in 1854, for the treat
ment of Sexual and Seminal diseases
such as Gonorrhea, elect, Structure,
Syphilis in all its forms, Seminal Weak
ness, Impotency, etc. Skin diseases (of
years standing) and liberated Legs, sue
cessfully treated.
DOCTOR GIBB0N has the pleasure
# announcing that he has returned to
this State. after an absence of one year,
hiring which time h. has visited all
Weekly Trinity journal., 1868-10-03
FEMALE MONTHLY PILLS.
m pERRAULT is the only Agent in California for
Dr. RriOt'S Female Monthly Pills,

THAR immense sale has established their reputation as
female remedy unapproache and TAR IN advance OF every
IT, medicine for Suppression and Irregularities and 9TH
ar INSTRUCTIONS females On the receipt of Five Dollars
these Pills will be sent by mail or express to any part Of
,he world secure from curiosity damage
at distance be cured at home by address,
ing letter J. PERRAULT corner Sacramento and
Streets Rooms Nos. O. 10 and H. Box 973
post Office Francisco stating the infinitely
nossible general habits of living occupation, etc.
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