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The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1869-02-11

An exchange remarking on the chafng
of the breasts of horses, says "The com.
mon practice of using pads or sheepskin
under the collar is Objectionable, especially
in warm weather, because it accumulates
heat and makes the breast tender A bet
ter way is to take a piece of thick and
smooth leather, cut it out just the size of
the collar, or a little wider, and let ii lie
fiat on the neck and shoulders of the
horse. This will lie smooth on the neck,
while the collar itself moves about, and so
IL will prevent chatting. In addition to
this, let the breasts of working horses be
washed of every night with clean water
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1869-02-11
ClOyer-HOw it Benefits the Land.

The reason generally given. for the
beneficial effect of clover is that it re-
ceives most of its nutriment from the at
mosphere, and that, consequently, when
either the whole crop or the heavy roots
and stubble left after moving are plowed
under and allowed to decompose in the
soil, this matter, taken from the atmos-
phere, adds to the resulting fertilizing ele-
ments.
This is perfectly true, but it is also true,
and true In almost equal degree, of every
plant that grows. In "How Crops Grow"
the number of pounds of earthy matter in
1000 pounds of different crops, coming
under the head of =" green fodder" is given
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1869-02-11
Children as a Help to Enjoyment OF
Country Life.

A LADY OVERLOOKING with love for
flowers and fruits writes plea for the
children:
We talk of adjoining our houses and
our grounds, but never mention those dear
creatures without whom no home is COM
plete. One may spread The velvet lawn
around the houge, but II looks naked and
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1869-02-11

ellow-Senators of the ruling party They
bought others and sold themselves. All
of Morgan's political associations since he
became Senator have helped to debauch
him. The proof that he has resorted to
bribery to retain his seat is proof that, as
Senator he has sold his Office when he
could gain by so doing-Erchange
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1869-02-11

All of the rest comes either directly or
indirectly from the air, and the difference
in the amount of atmospheric matter as
simulated by meadOw-grass and by clover
is the difference between 977 and 9S7. OBJ
viously, then, the argument in favor OF
clover, that it derives most Of its nutri-
ment from the atmosphere, applies with
equal force to every other crop.
The beneficial effect of clover must be
sought in some other circumstance at
tending its growth, and, so far as science
has been able to discover the difference
between it and many of our other crops,
its advantage lies, first, in the fact that it
has exceedingly strong tap roots, which
strike deeply into the subsoil and extract
from it mineral food which is either out
of the reach of the roots OF many other
crops, or exists in the soil in condition
not easily available by them; and second,
in the supposed, perhaps in the demon
strated, power of clover to absorb nitrogen
directly from the atmosphere. Whether
clover does really absorb the pure nitrogen
of the air or not, it is well established
fact that from some source, even when not
MANFRED with heterogeneous manures, it
very readily takes up large quantities of
nitrogen and stores considerable proper
ton of 1t in its roots.
Therefore, when clover or clover stubble
is plowed under, the roots and what is left
of the plant itself, being mixed with the
soil on its decomposition, yield ammonia
and mineral matter in form and in a sit
uatiOn best suited to the needs of succeed
ing crops grown.
In addition to this. the long, stout roots
have very great effect in ameliorating
the tenacity of heavy soils, and the decOm-
position of the lower ends of the roots,
opens inviting channels and new fields of
exploration to the more delicate roots of
those plants which succeed them.-Ameri-
can AqricMturiSt.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1869-02-11
"A BostOn manner saws a Boston bow.

"A Boston paper says Boston boy,
twenty years of age-Pam West-has
within the year, purchased at Calcutta
two cargoes of merchandise; at Rangoon
two cargoes, and in China two cargoes of
teas, and shipped to Boston, without the
aid of any resident merchants-excep-
tional in the case of Calcutta, but at Ran
COON and China, the first time it has ever
been accomplished by one of any nation.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1869-02-11

A POLITE philosopher once thanked a
lady who had been singing to party for
an hour, by saying, MADAM, you have
wasted our time charmingly."
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1869-02-11

ADTERTISEMENTS rece1ped for This ana
one hundred Other Western papers at nc iocc9 1isi
rates bv An KELLOGG. Aariltarg Paolisats,
lni Washington 81. Ckhsla0,
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1869-02-11
4 Paid Wdter-Pr0Of PdperI
Footing, Siding, Ceiling, |
3 Cd7DetiRS, Udter Pipes, I:
1 Fare Cutters, &c. ADDRESS
gO ]. FAY & SONS, Camden, New Jersey. !
TREE SEEDS /.

SOW in winter or early
spring. For paper of informa-
[ on about the sc [. most dar-
able, rapid growing Forest
Trees to raise from SEEDS for
timber. rails, posts, DC. and
price lists OF Trees and y ursery
stock, send postage stamp.
Evergreen trees. &c. at very
low rates. sent by express.
SEE pS of al kinds OF trees.
vegetables and flowers sent by
NAIL. -E Order early.
HENRY III. WILBCR.
Grand RaniiS- Mich.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1869-02-11
Dir. BurtOn'S Tobacco AntidOtey

WARRANTED TO REMOVE ALL DESIRE FOR TOBACCO In
enfiy reyetde and harmless and also exceerf ap
SYSTEM nourishing and srenghenin< pow
er enaNs the stomach digest the heaest food akes
sleep refshing, and establishes robust health smokers
and ehs,ce for sirty years cured Price per
effects toScco with sts Of testimonsls/ references
etc., ST II FRES. Agents wanted Address,.
DR. !. R. AnBo1T Jers2 City, y y
TEETIMO IAL%-
An EMINENT NHYsIcIAs's TEsTlnoSy-I have thor
oughy tested BurNps Antdote, and csfnot TOO much
in its praise has\aised me from tora'le oord tom
robust heals c...H G; Masfa' N NJ D. D., ~
Cor. C0t'ags\irove and ;f1d ST. lineage III
Dr. Burton's Antidots Aes pery cared Of using
bacco Send two boxes Nor # fnds who laughed the
idea before seeing its wond\TfZefects on me,
W. A. McELRdk/ michigan Southern r R.
send pfst SUPPLY IaE q The re oss
its tcoTk SURELY. .. l. EDGAR.
influence here having cured the appetite for ,obse
co by using Dr. BstoZs AntidOte desire supply fOF
wv ''' JOSEPH Ma T. Warden Of \ Il. State PrsOsS
roSacco S has accom- ,isssd an c,aimsd So%I r' 80
wM(Ss, lst Nat. Bank, NeN Albany, Ind
AcIERGrxaZs TEsIIxoSr.EosE BoAor AsTrDorE
RevH w. sHoExA KER, KeIiey's Sttion. Pa
FROM rHE/POLIcE HEADQUARTERS, LYSs\MAss.-J
haze ysirtyfre pounds If fesh in three Months by
using Or AntidO'e' and al Or for SaeSo is
FRos/rHE SOUTHERN HOWE JOURNAL, BALTSsoRE
MD-Ihe box Of Burons Andote renaored all des Ne for
tie VI d from take pleasure in recommendng\t to
ali o. readers T. Y. SLATER, Editok
4 FOR SALE BY ALL DRUGGISTS.
Trademark K CcpwiGhted.l
NJ CATION beware or HuNBUe INVITATIONS.
III rT
The Van Buren press., 1869-11-09

sB- The following obituary, we find in the
Navasota, Tex, Tablet, and is from the pen OF
Mr.. WM. QuEsENBuRy:
IN MEMoRiAM.-It was our fortune to see
the light in western wilds-as truly western
wilds as those first penetrated by Daniel
Boone. Civilization has since put its robe
upon the country, and there are but Je,o who
remember the forests and prairies as they
were when the white man first viewed them
west of the Mississippi.
The march of civilization in the past differ
ed vastly from its march In the present day
AT the cry of Gold r. as it were but yestcr-
day,a wilderness became, at once, the home
of art and science. of comfort and luxury. In
earlier days the pioneers axe was the drum
that announced the coming of those who
would sit by iiresides built by labor and peril
in the forest.
Mrs EMMA JANE Lowry, wife OF S. Doak
Lowry, died OH the llth ult- at WaNahachie.
Mr. Lowery is PrLndspal Of the Female De-
partment OF Trinity University Mrs. Low
ry was the daughter of ono of the pioneers OF
western Arkansas. She was born many years
after their arrival in the country on Lee
Creek, Crawford county. Her parents died,
and she, with sister, was left an orphan. But
Providence gave them both fathcr-a man
on whose heart the finger of the Saviour had
written Redemption" He took the little
girls and educated them. The elder became
the wife of Rev w. G.. l.. Quaite of WaXaha-
chic. man who has done as much for eduea-
ton as any man west of the Mississippi. ifnot
more. The other became the wife of Profess
or Lowry. They were married in 50 on Cane
Hill, Arkansas.
Mrs. Lowry. according to the note that
gave information of her death, became a
member of the church in '46. She was born
a Ghristian-she was a good wife, a good
mother. She leaves four children, but she
leaves them in good hands-in the hands OF
one whose life is theirs And she has left a
husband, but she has left him in the hands OF
God.
We do not think there ought to be grief for
the death of this lady. She nobly performed
her part in life. She was, as we said, n good
wife and a good mother. We remember her
from infancy She was beautiful woman
one that made the world better and more
pleasant wherever she walked. We remem-
Der her tribulatons during the war. She new
er shruuk in any trial or vcissitudc. She was
a true Southern woman in all the suiferings,
and they were many, that she underwent;-
she was the woman of her forefathers and the
South.
We do not know how to write tribute, and
we can but say unguaredly. what we feel
Mrs. Lowry was n beautiful and good woman
lie lot in early life was cast with the most
guileless and the purest man we ever knew,
and her marriage days were with his compccr
What more can earth give? She died as All
accepted Christian. And it might be written
on her tombstone, "Blesscd are the pure In
heart
The Van Buren press., 1869-11-09
Our Connecticut Letter.

DEAR DUNHAM: These stirring times,
politically speaking, causes all who feel
dcsirous for our country's welfare, to
anxiously watch every movement on the
political chess board, whether by politi
cal parties or those who are at the helm
of State. That We are passing through
political crisis is admitted by all In
our recent elections We Of the democrat
ic party rather hoped than expected better
results. In Pennsylvania there is de
cidcd democratic majority, which, if they
could be inducedto go to the polls, would
result in carrying the State by large
majority, Notwithstanding there prevails
there strong protcctiye-tariT proclivi-
ties, The democratic party, as it should
he, is openly opposed to taxing the con-
sumers enormously to enrich the iron
mongers. In addition they had the
whole influence and power Of the Gene
raj Government to contend against. The
sending out the members of the cabinet
to stump the State, was a thing unheard-
Of previous to the recent elections in
Pennsylvania and Ohio Many honest
republicans are ready to acknowledge
that there never was such decentralization
and corruption manifested by the Gov
ernment, as now prevails. The religious
press openly denounce it. The New
York Observer in its last issue has the
following: "Since the Declaration of In
" dependence there has not been time
"when political vice was more prevalent
ethan it is now. Corruption and riots
"reigns in our elections and Halls of
+" Lcgislaton--rogues sit on the bench
"of Justice. No sane man expects laws
"to be made or executed on their merits. "
No class are more responsible for plac-
ing General Grant in the position he oc-
cupies and disgraces than the clergy and
their especial followers. When General
Grant was nominated certain religious
association was in session; during their
deliberations a telegram was received
from Chicago, that General Grant was
unanimously nominated. "Thc announce
mont was received with great applause
and much esthasidsm was manifested y
They Immediately united in singing the
doxology "Praise God from Whom all
our blessing few General Grant has,
it cannot be said, occupied the White
House for the past eight months, but has
been Untitled Ia and should in great
measure be held responsible for this dc
plorable condition Of things 1t was not
previous to the election ofAbraham Lin
coin, but has been existing ever since
and constantly increasing Money is
The Van Buren press., 1869-11-09
The United States Court.

The United States Court for the West
ern District Of Arkansas, it is expected
will open business tomorrow, Wednes
day. The Judge has been detained OF
account OF low water IN the river.
A large amount Of cases will come be
fore the Court, which will probably kecl
it in session for three weeks. A good
portion of the cases are for the violation
Of the intercourse laws of the Indian
Country.
Dist Attorney IIUcKELBERRY, has beer
in the city several days, preparing bust
ness for the Grand Jury.
We notice among the lawyers from
abroad Hon. B. I. Duval, Gen. Cabell
and w. Glass, Esq, Fort Smith Judge
j. ID. Walker, aud j. r. Pettigrew, OF
Fayetteville.
The Van Buren press., 1869-11-09

EE-Thc Dardanclle transcripts pleas.
ed with the appointment of the Rev. Mr.
KEY to their place. We can commend
him to the good people of Dardanclle, as
worthy and promising young man
We are very much pleased to learn tina,
the Rev. Mr.. Key is to be stationed min.
lister for the NJ. f. Church. of this town
All good men Of what denomination so
ever they may be, will realize in this tai
ented and pious young man warm and
genial coadjutor "in every good word
and work" We feel assured that the
Conference loves Dardanele, and has the
good of its people at heart, since they
arc sending it and them, young man OF
such brilliant promise and in whose bos-
ON burns the purest patriotism as well
rs every other christian grace. Mr.. Key
may rest assured that he is coming
amongst friends who will appreciate his
many excellent qualities.
The Van Buren press., 1869-11-09
Salt and Iron in large supply, al
POWELL 4 DICKSON'S.
The Decotah Election

The election in Dacotah for Represent.
atives in the Territorial Legislature took
place on the 18th inst At the election
for Delegate to Congress, last year.: the
Republicans carried every county in the
Territory At the recent election there
were split tickets in nearly all the coun.
ties, and the Democrats made large gains
on their opponents. The returns receiv
cd at Yankton up to the Goth inst show
that the Senate will probably be Demo
cratic and the House Republican. There
was not full Republican ticket elected
in single county.-N Louis Republican
The Van Buren press., 1869-11-09

EE The Nashville papers inform us
that ex- President johnson will take up
his residence in that city,, to become a
candidate for seat in the approaching
State Convention, and perhaps to run for
Congress in 1870. He is daily attend
ant on the sessions Of the Legislature,
md exhibits no signs Of retiring from
public life. Nashville is the place of all
Others in Tennessee where the ex.Prcsi-
dents opponents are most numerous, and
where he is weakest; and, if he shall To-
cate there, it will be another proof Of
that love Of opposition which is one Of
the Presidents most marked charac-
tcristics.
The Van Buren press., 1869-11-09


King. We are controlled by livery men
and bond holders. 1t is said, and we do
not doubt the fact, that large amounts
from Bankers and Brokers in Europe,
who are largely interested in our bonds,
are yearly spent to carry our elections.
Great pains have been taken and efforts
made to cause the impression to prevail,
that the democratic party is in favor OF
reputation, which every one knows, who
knows anything about it, is false. New
England and the Middle States are decid-
edly democratic, which would appear III
our elections if no cxtrenous influences
were not suffered to control our sufirages,
w
The Van Buren press., 1869-11-09

ET 1t is gratifying to know, that we
are again to have the Little Rock mails
brought all the way through on north
side Of the river, by stage, three times a
week Mr.. KERxs of Fort Smith, passed
through on Sunday on his way down to
make stands and other arrangements for
the contractor, Mr.. SAWYER. Maj :FRASK
ARMsrRoxa and Dick KERNs, it is under
stood, stock the road, and are perhaps
sub.contractors. From the character OF
the men, we arc satisfied that the route
will he put in fine condition. And now
that navigation by river has ceased, will
receive large share of travel. On Fri.
day next, under the new arrangement, the
fret stage win leave Little Rock, arriving
here on Sunday.
The Van Buren press., 1869-11-09
School Teachers Meeting :,

We are requested 10 state, for the benefit o
all persons engaged in teaching "Conmoi
schools, that the second Saturday of No.
vember ensuing, is the day appointed for !
meeting of the members Of the Crawford
County Educational Association. The Asso.
citation will assemble at the Academy build
ing. at . o'clock, 4. ". All teachers IN nAttcnd-
ancc on arriving the night before, or on the
same,lay, by reporting to Captain w J. Al
INANpkR. will be suitably provided for dur
ing their stay.
The Van Buren press., 1869-11-09
Notice..
-. &;j,ii
OFFICE VI. & A. II. = CO.. ,
Little Rock. Oct. =. 1863. !

Little Rock, Oct Is. 1863. !
HWING to extreme low water the boats OF
~ this line can not run above Dardanelle.
The steamer Fort Smith, Capt Ed
NowLAND. will leave Little Rock, for Darda-
nclie every saturday.
For the express purpose of delivering
frcghts during Low WATER. the Compa-
ny has constructed IHO kEEL BOi1S to
run from Dardaneilc to Van Burcn and IT
Smith. They will leave Cincinnati for tli,
place on Saturday, next 30th inst. and all
freghts signed for by our Agents will be
delivered at destination with as little delay
as possible.
i'm JNO. d. ADAMS, Pres.
The Van Buren press., 1869-11-09
Marble Hall,
Garrison Arenue,

Fort Smith, Dirk, Oct., 1869.
We beg leave to inform the public that We
have secured the large and commodious stone
building, known as MARBLE HALL" former.
ly occupied by Messrs. Bright & Perry, and
are now ready to wait upon our friends with
q large and well selected stock of General
Merchandise, embracing full lines of Di1
Goods Groceries Boots and Shoes, Hats
HarduOe, Qaeeasteae, Wood and Hillou
Ware, Canned Goods and Notions.
In the selection of our stock, our special
aim has been to secure good and desirable
Goods, all of which we guarantee as repre-
sented. and while we dc not propose to sell
cheaper than any one else, we hope by fair
dealing to merit the patronage of the public
We have in connection with our store, one
of the best WARE Rooms in the city, and arc
prepared to Receive and Forward all
Goods consigned to our care.
Your Ob't. Serv'ts.
JOHN w. CUNNINGHAM & co.
We 'eiN pay a tidcrGi price ~ Cash, 70,
Cotton and Beef Hides
The Van Buren press., 1869-11-09

~ Judge +. ID. HAM, adjourned his
Court in Sebastian county on Saturday
last for three weeks, in order to give the
attorneys an opportunity to be present
during the session Of the L. S. Court,
commencing at Van Buren, this week,
Judge Ham, arrived in our city on Sun
dav
The Van Buren press., 1869-11-09
City Election.

The election for City Officers for Van
Buren,, passed of very quietly. The old
Mayer, John T. Iyttle, was reelected
His opponent, was Daniel II Divilbiss
the strict radical candidate But very lit
tic feeling, either way, was manifested.
The vote stood, for
For Nayor-JonN T. LyrTLr, "A
4" DsH DlvILplss, 25
Aldermen elected, are
aldermen, lst Ward--H c. Hayman,
II. c. Roberts.
81 Ward-Sam. c. Hanlcy,
60 4" II. Pernot,
ID Ward-C. L. Brown,
j. A. Dibrell,
City Marshal-William Bowlin.
Recorder--Geo. l., White.
Soiicitor-B. j. Brown.
The Van Buren press., 1869-11-09
DIR. E. Wall


OcuLIsT and AUkIsT, Of Fayetteville, Ark,
May be found at the law office OF
II. +. Thomson, Esq, opposite
Powell g. Dickson's.
Having made the treatment of the EYE
and EAR a speciality for number OF
years, he feels safe in saying that he will
give immediate relief in mall cases that are
cureablc. His treatment differs materl-
ally from the old practice, and his RENE.
dies are not painful; yet when applied
they Immediately check the disease, and
a certain and speedy cure is sure to fol
low. He would say to those who have
been treated by others, without relief,
call and he will give you relief.
ET Al Surgical operations performed
on The eyes
The Van Buren press., 1869-11-09
DIVINE SERVICE.

The Rev. Mr. SAMPLE viii preach IN the
Presbyterian Church Oh WEDNESDAY NIGnr,
tomorrow. A general attenance l. desired.
The Van Buren press., 1869-11-09
CHICAGO, Nov. ..

The returns Of the city aud county
elections held to-day come in very slow
ly, owing to the promiscuous and indie,
pendent manner in which the people split
up their tickets; but enough is known to
warrant the statement that the citizens
ticket is elected in this city by at least
5000 majority, and in the county by full
lv 1000
The Van Buren press., 1869-11-09

Just Received
oS BAGS Prime Rio Coffee,
~ l5 Barrels Sugar House Mplasss,
10 half-bbls. :"
~ kegs
20 kegs Horse and Mule Shoes,
80 kegs Absorbed Nails,
: bbls. Lubricating Oil,
20 kegs Eng. Soda-Direct Importation
20 bags Cotton Yarn,
80 caddies Virginia Tobacco,
IA large lot of School Books of all kinds.
TO be sold VERY LOW to the Trade or at Re-
tail, by
Sept. Nj. LN NCH.
The Van Buren press., 1869-11-09
SpRINGFIELD, Nov. 4.

lil-p, ANoN' T.
Tim Radical leaders here at headquar-
ters concede that the Democratic and
Conservative element will have major-
ty in the Constitutional Convention.
NEW YoRK, Nov. 4.
1t is now settled that the Democrats
having working majority in both
branches Of the Legislaturc--l6 in As.
sembly and in Senate This fact Gre
atcs rejoicing in Democratic circles, and
makes up for the loss in the city. The
Democrats Of the interior have saved the
State, which it is now assured has gone
Democratic by about $4,000 majority.
Still good many returns are not in, and
it is more than likely that $4,000 will be
the nearest figure. The responsibility
placed in the hands Of the Democratic
party is well weighed hy the leaders, who
are already in consultation as to the best
mode Of ridding the State Of the last six
wears Of Radical legislation.
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Bar Iron, for 6 cents per h., at
r,A a INITvIyCnAysC
The Van Buren press., 1869-11-09

would respectfully call tho attention Of
the Ladies of Van Buren,, and the citizens
Of Crawford, Washington and Benton coun-
ties generally to my large and varied assort-
ment of Dress Goods, Trimmings, &c.
which will be found the largest ever brought
to this section of the country, and which
will SELL LOWER than ever offered be-
fore.
NY Stock of Staple and Fancy Dry
Goods is also very large, and a CALL will
convince the most skcptical that ] can sell
as to,r, i not io,rer than any regular house
in Northwest Arkansas.
The Van Buren press., 1869-11-09
Ny terms are, positirely, cash,

cB~ The highest market price paid for
Cotton, Hides, and all other Country
Produce.
Oct 22Go,u
The Van Buren press., 1869-11-09

Bar Iron, for 6 cents per h., at
POWELL h DICKSONS.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-03-08
Coneressiopal.

WisHIgGroa, March 6.--Senate. "A
message was received from the President
requesting the passage of joint resolu-
ton relieving A. I. Stewart Of the effect
Of the law of 1889, which declares that
no person engaged in trade shall be Sec
rotary of the Treasury. Mr.. Sherman in-
troduced bill to effect this, but Mr..
Sumner objected and it went over.
Mr.. brakes resolution, providing that
Indian treaties shall hereafter be con-
sidered in open Senate, was passed.
Mr.. Sawyer's resolution, providing for
the appointment of joint com mittee to
consider all applications and PROPOSE.
tions for the removal Of political disa-
bilities, being next on the calendar, Mr..
Pomeroy opposed increasing the number