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The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1869-01-07

must educate. We must educate the in
structors of our boys in the great truth
that there is no pursuit, calling, or profes-
sion of man, which, if fully understood
and successfully practiced, requires so
large a fund of varied and exact knowl-
edge as agriculture; none that gives such
full and perfect scope to all our powers
and faculties, and promises brighter pros
poets to high culture and laudable ambi-
ton, than this, and none that at the pres
ent time opens a wider sphere of useful
ness. We must educate our farmers and
farmers wives to proper appreciation of
the Importance and position of agricul-
ture, to more thorough knowledge of its
principles and details, whether we view it
as science or an art, and to new and bet
ter modes of communicating that knowl-
edge to the boys under their care It
seems clear that just so far as we thus
educate, so far will the evil we complain
of cease; and when the whole community
is set right on this subject, and the real
truth fully received, our boys will in
stinctively go to the land for employment,
will be proud Of their achievements in
agriculture, and with joy, and in prospect
ty and honor, will abide by the farm
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1869-01-07

them. Make the soil rich as well as deep,
and let them run near the surface for
warmth and descend for moisture, or both,
as they shall see fit. We prefer them free
dom of choice If wet season attracts
them to the surface, dry one must con-
strain them to dive for moisture. 1t is our
duty so to provide that they may flourish
however Maynard the season. Z. L have
a steep hillside, which / chose to cultivate,
the soil being WARM and kind. Plow this
six inches deep, and the first hard shower
sweeps its soil by cart-loads into the brook
below, where it is useless. Pillow it twice
as deep and not a peck of soil will be
flooded off in lifetime. s. In wet sea-
sondeep blowing does, atthe worst, no harm.
In dry season it doubles the crop. g..
Unless small army is more effective than
a large one, an empty pecket-book better
than full one, a lean crop preferable to a
large one, then deep soil must be more
productive than a shallow one"
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1869-01-07
Desperate Shooting Affcay.

A gentleman who reached this city from
Chattanooga yesterday has placed us in
possession of q few particulars of a tragic
affray at Sale creek, so miles from that
city. a few days since.
Mr. Beane, school teacher, attempted
to whip boy named Hutchinson, who re-
sisted and left the school The following
day Hutchison's father withdrew all his
children from the school.
A day or two afterward young Hutch
ison, accompanied by his brother and
a man named Smith, visited the school
house for the avowed purpose Of chastis-
ing the teacher. Not finding him there,
them coming, and anticipating their err
rand, armed himself, as did also MIR.
Moore, who happened TO be at the house.
Upon their arrival the Hlutchisons said
they intended giving him thrashing."
Mr.. Moore demonstrated, when smith
drew O pistol and shot him dead
This was the signal for all producing
pistols. The teacher, Mr. Beane, shot and
instantly killed Cyrus Hutchinson, brother
of the schoolboy. lie had scarcely fired
before Smith, who had just killed Moore,
fired another barrel Of his repeater at
Beane. The ball struck, but failed TO i'm
mediately disable him. Became then turned
On Smith and lodged three balls in his
body, inflicting wounds which resulted
mortally in few moments. Twenty min
utes after the affrsy commenced, Beane,
Cyrus Hutchison, Moore and Smith lay
dead on the ground, within a few feet of
each other. Hutchison's brother was the
only person who escaped unhurt -Aem.
phis Agalaaele,
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1869-01-07
How to Split Wood Easily.

A GREAT many hard working men, who
have never been accustomed to commit
their ideas to paper, understand that any
kind of firewOod, or timber that is being
split into Oven-wood, or riven into slaves,
or wagon-spokes, will separate much more
easily when split "slab fashion" than
when separated in the direction from the
heart toward the sap portion of the log or
stick. There is philosophical reason for
this. When a stick is split slab fashion"
the parts are separated between the annual
concentric circles of the tree, one of which
is formed every growing season. The
union between these annual layers, or
rings of wood, is not SO perfect as it is be-
tween the particles which form ring or
circle of the wood. inexperienced labor
ers and boys do not always understand
how much advantage may be taken of
their hard labor, when splitting wood, by
understanding this fact. When log is
sawed into short cuts, for example, to be
split into 'firewood, two iron wedges and a
beetle would be necessary to open cut
through the heart. But by taking off thin
slabs, most of the splitting may be done
with only an axe. Sugar maple sometimes
is so difficult to split through the heart,
that laborer may drive in all his wedges
and gluts without being able to open a log
four feet long; whereas, were the cut
stabbed, the splitting could be performed
with comparatively little labor Then,
after log is split into thin slabs, the labor
of splitting the slabs the other way will
be comparatively light.-HearM and
Home.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1869-01-07
A Rupture Probable.
WASHINGTON. Dec % 1895

WASHINGTON, Dec. %, 1863.
The fear among the Republicans of
rupture between Grant and the Radical
party is deepening daily. Gen Grant is
known TO be in favor of repeating the
Tenure Of Office law; of the passsee OF
Jcnckes' Civil Service bill; of the transfer
of the Indian Bureau to the War Depart
ment; of stopping subsidies TO railroads,
and Of breaking up all the Radical thiev-
ing rings throughout the country. Fear
ing his power, the Radicals appear deter
mined to hold on TO the Civil-Tenure act,
In order that when they get one Of their
own kind in Office they may be able to
keep him there. BY the transfer of the
Indian Bureau TO the War Department
they viii lose large amount of patron
age in the appointment Of agents, super
iDtendents, and other officers, and large
amount Of percentage in contracts and
annuities. Jenckes' Civil Service bill
would cut off the immense revenue Of
public plunderers, whose appointments
the Radicals hope to control for party
purposes, instead of making the
offices contingent on the capacity of
candidates. To all these SORROWS of
the Radicals is added a feather, which will
probably complete the burden of their en-
durance. This is the assertion of Grant
recently, that he considered the faithful ad-
ministration of public business "a head and
shoulders above the claims Of party. and
that be is an enemy henceforth OF the
principle that party are claim
tor public Office. Gen. Grant declares that
he will not remove eff GERS who have been
faithful 10 their trust, merely because any
political party demands Il. This being his
1an h. -
as to the disposition of the large number
Of faithful officers already in the govern
mert service, whom The Radicals desire to
get out Of the way in order TO make room
for those who have been of greater SER
vice 10 the party. The Radicals are also
incensed az Grants reticence on Cabinet
matters. They advise him very freely;
bat they complain that he does not mani
fest any disposition TO act on il, and that
they are ignorant as to his preferences of
men. Altogether the fight seems TO have
fairly begun, and il may be looked for
ward 10 by outsiders with rare interest.
NEW YORK, Dec. %, 1868.
1t IS stated that Gen. Grant has eX
pressed himself opposed to turning men
out of Office merely for opinions sake.
The purpose Of his administration viii be
he faithful performance Of the duties of
mis- great office; to see that the laws are
carried out; that honesty and economy
prevail in the public service, and that all
he officers are capable and efficient men.
an officer in the public service hasshown
peculiar fitness for his position, and evil
dence of his ability TO perform its func-
tons in the highest degree of excellerce,
and with honesty Of purpose, no matter
what his political opinions may be. it
would be improper to displace that fliccr
with one who could, st least, perform the
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1869-01-07
POLITICAL ITEMS.

The authoritative announcement
that Grant will appoint men with refer
ence TO quality, and not politics, is creating
tremendous CONSERVATION among the
"loyal" If he performs what is thus
promised, three fourths of the appointees
of the next administration will be Demo
Gratis
The Radical leaders are in n terri
BILE state of worriment over the fact that
General Grant will not give information
as to how his Cabinet is 10 be constituted.
As every Republican of any prominence
sition in that body, the Generals rUti-
cence on the subject is. naturally, very
exaspcrating. 1t is within the limits Of
possibility that the present vexation of
spirit will be increased when the compost
tion of the Cabinet shall DC officially an
nounced
Signs of rupture between Gen.
Grant and the Radical leaders are daily
becoming more marked The General
has announced himself in favor of a re-
peal of the Tenure-of Office law, the pas
sage of Mr.. Jenckes' Civil Service bill,
the transfer of the Indian Bureau to the
War Department, the stoppage of subsi-
dies to railroads, the breaking up of the
various plundering rings (which are con-
trolIed by Radicals), and the retention in
office of men who have done their duty
faithfully. These views are of course
denominations in the eyes of the horde
who have been reveliEg in the anticipation
OF being permitted to make unmolested
raids upon the Federal treasury. Their
golden visions are beginning to disappear,
and their wrath at the destroyer of their
hopes is excessively violent. They went
gathering, and are coming back
shorn.- Chicago Tines, sDh.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1869-01-07
From the Western Railroad Gazette.
AGED THREE DA Us.
BY WATERLOO,

Funny thing a baby il.
With its little wrinkled pbiz,
Scarce hair upon its head,
Notified purple, white and red
From the cunning cherry nose
To the tiny puckered toes;
Winking at the naughty light
Injuring its tender sight.
Beating with its chubby fists,
Entering the crowded lists,
Little struggler in the strife
On the battlefield of life.
Truly, very certain It's
Funny thing a baby is.
But the passing days will bring
Changes unto everything.
Nature no distinction shows,
And the baby daily grows.
Scanty hair Is getting longer.
Little limbs becoming stronger.
Parents watch with longing eyes
Baby freaks with sweet surprise.
Thus in loving rivalry,
Eager each the choice to be,
Long before the child can walk,
In that wondrous baby-talk
Ooty, gogen. da, da, da.
VIII II come TO ma or pa!
lis no matter: that will quite
Depend upon its appetite
Charming little mystery,
Worthy of a history.
Maybe IL will come TO pass
That the little Uniformed mass
Has mighty mission here
On this tossed and troubled sphere.
If boy perhaps twill be
Greater man than you or me.
Maybe'll be to Congress sent;
Maybe make a President.
If a girl, in beauty's field
She the scepter yet may WELD.
Wit and genius at her feet
Shall rehearse a story sweet.
Or the glamour of her eyes
Win for her golden prize.
But the issue none can tell,
Be 1t i'll or be it well;
Yet truth most certain tits,
Funny thing baby is.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1869-01-07

The poor Radicals are already
getting to be excessively alarmed about
Grant. Their alarm has grown into con-
does not intend to appoint men to office
with reference to their politics but with
on the part of Generai Grant knocks from
under him the real platform upon which
the Radicals ran him for the Presidency.
They voted for him so that he might give
them the offices, and for no other purpose
whatever. Such being the case, their dis
gust over his determination Is one not TO
be expressed In words-Egehdnpe,
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1869-01-07
The Truth kbout the Velocipede.

c. A Dana. who is the best velociped-
ist in New York." and ought to know,
answers a correspondent thus: "a cor
respondent at Carroll City, Iowa, wishes
Us to inform him about the yelocipede.
We answer that it is a very amusing and
very exercising machine for locomoticn.
Ii consists of two wheels, ore before the
other, connected by steel or iron reach,
bearing saddle IN which the rider sits.
It is driven by pedals attached TO the fore
wheel, and keeping the riders legs pretty
busy. On perfectly smooth track, such
as board floor, a new Nicholson or
asphaltum pavement. or hard earth road
in the country, it can be driven at the rate
of fifteen or twenty miles an hour, with
out very great effort; but on rough road,
its propulsion is labor indeed. In this
city it may be seen in operation every
evening at the school of the Messrs. Pear
sail, corner Of Broadway and Twenty,
second streets Nelocipedes cost from ieV
TO 1925. There are three makers "A WIS
city whose styles, though AL good oiiier
considerably from each other.
.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1869-01-07

was desisted from health was soon perfect
ly restored, if there was no organic dis
ease.-British Medical Journal
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1869-01-07

BENJAMIN MONROE. of Waterbury, Con-
necticut. adyertises q warning against har-
boring his wife Angelina, and quietly re
marks that he "leit her TO save his life"
Middletown transcript., 1869-11-13

Freight Train with Passenger Car attached, will
leave Stations named at the following Changed
Hours (subject to delays incident to freight bus
iness,) viz:-Going South, leave Wilmington
about 90 A. Nj New Castle oO Middle
town, 90; Clayton, 10; Dover, so; Cam
den, 10; FELTON,, 10 05 ard be due at Har-
rington 10 30 A. NJ.
Going North, leave Harrington about 20P. NJ.
Felton, 90 Camden, 5 O5, Dover, 45, Moor
ton, TO- Clayton co. Middletown, s As, New
Castle, 10 80, and be due at Wilmington, about
IL 90 p. NJ. This train will stop to take up Pas
sengers only at Stations named butw set down
Passengers at any regular stopping place be-
tween Harrington and Wilmington, Ercept
Hare's Corner, State Road Del. Junction and
Dupont.
New CASTLE TRANs.--Leave New Castle for
Wilmington and Philadelphia at I 40 A. NJ
Leave Philadelphia IL As 4. NJ, and Whining
l 90 Z. NJ. for New Castle
SMYRNA BRANCH TRANs.-Additional to those
above leave Smyrna for Clayton IL As A. NJ.
and To- p. NJ. Leave Clayton for Smyrna.
8 40 A. NJ. and 2 10 p. NJ. to make connection
with trains to and from Dover, and Stations
South.
E. SEWALL,
April 49, Superintendent Delaware r. Il.
Middletown transcript., 1869-11-13

A QUAKER WoMAN's SERMON" My
Friends-There are three things very
much wonder ut. The first is, that child
-ren should be SO foolish as to throw up
stones, clubs, and brickbats into fruit
trees, to knock down fruit if they would
let it alone, it would fall itself The sec
ond is that men should be SO foolish, and
even so wicked as to go to war and kill
each other; if let alone they would die
themselves. And the third and last thing
l wonder at is, that young men should be
so qnWise as to 60 after the young women ;
II they would stay at home, the young
women would run after them
Middletown transcript., 1869-11-13
MIDDLETOWM HOTEL.
j. FL. WALKER.
PROPRIETOR.

HAVING succeeded Mr.. L. n. Davis, in tie
- proprietorship of this well known, long es-
tablished, and popular establishment, the present
proprietor will spare no pains to insure the com.
fort of his guests, and make his house, as hereto
fore, the favorite resort Of the travelling public,
A well filled larder, well furnished table; conn
Portable and airy apartments; the choicest brands
OF Liquors. Cigars, and Tobacco Wit; a deter
mlnation to render the fullest satisfa ion, COM
bined with attentive walters reiabi. hostlers
and moderate charges, will, he feels assured, Sc
cure to him continuance of the liberal patron
age heretofore bestowed upon the establishment.
Accommodation for Drovers and Dealers in
Horses and Mules can always be besecured. A lib
eral share OF the public patronage is respectfully
solicited. JOSEPH H. WALKER
Oct. lily Successor to L. r. Davis.
Middletown transcript., 1869-11-13
REGISTERS ORDER,


DEGISTERS s OFFICE,
Ii New CASTLE COUNTY, September End, 1869.
Upon the application of Francis 7. Perry and
Thomas Cavender, Administrators of William NJ
Vandegritt, late of Appoquinimink Hundred in
said county, deceased it is ordered and directed
by the Register that the Administrators aforesaid,
give notice of the granting of Letters of Admin
istraton upon the Estate of the deceased, with
the date of the granting thereof by causing adver
tsements to be posted within forty days from the
date of such Letters, in six of the most public
places in the county of New Castle, requiring all
persons having demands against the Estate, to
present the same or abide by an Act of Assem-
bly, in such case made and provided. And also
cause the same to be inserted within the same pc
riod in the Middletown Transcript newspaper
published in Middletown, and to be continued
therein two months.
fO-, Given under the hand and Seal of Of
l.. s. flee of the Register aforesaid, at New
~ Castle in New Castle County aforesaid,
the day and year above written.
r. c. FRAfM, REGISTER.
N0TICE.-All persons having claims against
the Estate of the deceased must present the same
duly attcsted to the Administrators on or before
September I'd, 1870, or abide the Act of Assem-
blyin such case made and provided.
FRANCIS T. PERRY, | ,,......,.
THOS. LAVENDER. )A"'i'''i's""'o's'
Address of F. T. Perry, Odessa, Del. Address
of Thomas Cavender, Mddlletown, Del
Middletown transcript., 1869-11-13
00it and Aumor,

PIous SWEARING During the time of
the frcshet on the Wabash, where the
fat country on both sides of the river was
inundated by the rising water, it became
], necessary for those in the way to escape
to the mountains-the mounds that were
/, probably made by the Indians for that pur-
pose. A party of fugitives on their way to
place of safety, overlook man in a COW
cred wagon with a span of horses, stand
iBg'still in the road, the water nearly up
to the hubs of his wheels, and fast rising.
He was sitting with small book in one
hand, and a whip in the other, reading a
line aloud and then laying on the whip.
They stopped moment to listen, attract
cd by the mans curious conduct, and were
surprised to hear him read: "The wicked
shall be turned into hell!"-(cut) t)-giving
n frightful emphasis to the last word.
Whose believeth not shall be damned -
-(cut.) "IIow can ye escape the dam
nation of hell ?-(cuD-and many more o
.Cthc same character, yelling the emphasized
words at the top of his lungs. Wonder.
ing at his conduct, the fugitives asked
what he meant. why" said he, II an
minister, and am restrained from swear
ing; but these horses were bought in re
gion where they were accustomed to hea
such language, and am cndeavoring t,
come as near as possible, conscentiously
in order to induce them to move, but I'm
-" Here he consulted his book, leaving
his hearers to imagine what he sought t.
=. give emphasis to his hopelessness Of max
ing them stir peg.
Middletown transcript., 1869-11-13

A FASHIONABLE WoMAN's PRAYER.--
Dear Lord have mercy on my soul, and
please let me have the French satin that
saw at Sewart's this morning; for with
black lace founces and overskirt, that
dress would be very becoming to me, l
know. If you grant my request, please
let me have new black lace shawl also,
dear Lord.
= Il knecl before Thee tonight, feeling
perfectly happy, for Madame Emile has
? cent me home such lovely bonnet a
most heavenly little bJoa! composed of
white satin, with coral ostrich tufts. For
, .this favor am feeling very grateful.
Give me, pray thee, an humble heart
and new green silk, with a point lace
trimmings. Let me not grow too fond Of
this vain and deceitful world, like other
women, but make me exceedingly gentle
and aristocratic When the winter fash.
ions come, let them suit my style of beau
J, ty, and let there be plenty of puffings
plcatings, ruflcs and Aounccs, for dear
ly love them all
Oh, Lord, let business detain my hus
band at B., for he is not wanted a
home at present. | wish to become ac
> S,quainted with the tall, dark-eyed foreingne
who is staying at Colonel Longswallow's s
opposite. Bring about all introduction,
Lsseeeh thee, for Mrs. Longswallow vii
not Bless my children, and please sem
them good nurse, for have neither tn
time nor inclination to look after ther
myself Aad now, o, Lord, take care c
me while sleep, and I pray keep watc
over my diamonds Amen"
Middletown transcript., 1869-11-13
THE DELAWA ARE
Mutual Life Insurance Company.
Guarantee Capital 100000.
HOME OFFICE--EXCHANGE BUILDING
Cor. 7th s. Market Sts.
Wilmington, Delaware.

FTNHE Pioneer Mutual Company in adopting
Il Rates of Premiums based on. American ex-
pericnce of mortality and interest
Premiums lower than any other Mutual Com
pany.
Purely mutual. All the profits divided among
the Policy-Holders. There arc no stockholders
in this company.
All Policies non-forfeiting. Not after two
years, but after the first annual payment.
All kinds of policies issued. Ordinary Life
Ten Year Plan. Single Payment and Instalment
All kinds of Endowment Tables Return Pre-
MUM Table. Joint Life Table. Children En-
dowment Table.
Premiums payable in one payment in Five,
Ten, Fifteen or Twenty Instalments, or during
Life Payments received annually, semi-annual-
ly, or quarterly. All payments required in Cash
Dividends on the % Contribution Plan." II
will be observed that the reduction of rates is
equivalent TO a DigideRd IN 1dgdnce Of at ledst
1hirty-tbree and one-third per cent
The Loan feature is entirely original with this
company-rfor full explanation send for the com.
pany's publications.
Middletown transcript., 1869-11-13

/. Mrs Smith says that +" lady can show
her anger as well by her back, in leaving
. room, as by her face" This must be
sben her q back is up"
Middletown transcript., 1869-11-13
Farmers, Take Notice!


VNHE undersigned having obtained Letters
L Patent for an "lmprovementin in Grain Drill"
for the purpose of Sowing Phosphate Guano, and
other Fertilizers, dated Oct. 81 1868, & confirmed
by the Superior Court of the District of Column
bia, July 10, 1869, would respectfully inform the
Farming Community that he has made arrange
ments to furnish to them the
DELAWARE PHOSPHATE DRILL,
Grain and Phosphate Drill Combined
The Phosphate Arrangement can be attached
to any common grain drill that has been in use
There were II sold last year in this ncigobor-
hood which gave entire satisfaction, and were
pronounced by those who used them to be the
best Phosphate Sower that has ever been intro
duccd into this country.
Farmers wishing 10 procure these Drills must
apply carly, as, owing to the ateness of the sea-
son, only limited number will be offered. For
further information apply 10
W. N. HAMILTON, NJ. D.
July 2i-u Odessa, Delaware.
Middletown transcript., 1869-11-13

Mr. X. had his house remodelled. DR. +.
q happened along g'aud said, "Well, ncighbor
X, see you have your house all swept
and garnished." "Yes, all ready for the
evil spirit; walk in, doctor"
Middletown transcript., 1869-11-13

OT An editor out West says he is go short
sighted that he frequently rubs out 9Th
bis nose what he writes with a pencil
Middletown transcript., 1869-11-13

Z Can you tell INC how old the devil
is?" asked an irreverent fellow Of clergy
- saan. I" My friend, you must keep your
own family record" was the reply.
Middletown transcript., 1869-11-13
liseM
Delaware Rail Road Lnie
|, summer Advancement.

ON and after MONDAY, July 18th, 1868,
" Passenger Trains will run as follows, until
further notice 90. - u ,s ~
i, f-s ALL TRAINS SUNDAYS EXCEPTED