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The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1869-01-28
/ Remarkable Case.

ONE Of the most remarkable cases, in
the LONG list Of wonderful blind cases, is
that of Martin Wpavor, Of this city. He
WIS stricken with blindness by disease,
when but tgO years old He was brought
to this country by bis parents, in 1915,
when he was eight years Of age, and since
that time Che is now thirty-one) has been
living in Cincinnati. At present he is in
the employ of Mr.. Benz. Kicking, corner
Of Plum and Columbia streets, doing
chores about the house and store, and TAX
ing care of the horse aud stable From a
long residence in this city, and by stimu-
lated use Of his sense Il hearing, and his
memory, he is enabled 10 freely move
about the city, knowing the name Of every
street or alley when he reaches It, (by
PAGES, and other pecuiarities. He goes
about without the use of a cane, and seems
TO have knowledge of danger ahead sole
ly by instinct. He drives the horse and
wagon from the stable to the store with
more accuracy than many other drivers
who are less afflicted His knowledge of
names of persons by their voices is also
marvellous, never falling TO detect a voice
when once heard, The case of Martin
Weaver is ore of the most wonderful we
have met.-CIncinnGti Chronicle.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1869-01-28

crease in magnitude. The movement to
repeal it has not, therefore, commenced
one day to soon. 1t is reported that the
Senate is 10th to concur in the action of
the House The members of that body
have tasted of the power that this law gives
them, have become demoralized by its
workings, and are 20 doubt inclined to
retain it for their personal benefit even
if the country suffers from its operations.
The question is soon to be tested in that
body by direct vote, and if the Senate
refuse to concur with the House in the re-
peal, it will furnish conclusive evidence
that the reason assigned for enactiug
the law was a mere ruse, and that it really
was placed or the statute books to pro-
tect rascality in oftice-Ne1o York Citi zen.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1869-01-28

THE WRoNG MAN "A newspaper cor
respondent writing Of the Legislatu ar Lansing
tells this story: "A ludcrous incident occurred
last week, which has caused much sport here. One
Of the House pages who had but just assumed
his official Duties and hardly familiar with
them, was sent by one of the officers of the House
to go out and buy come postage stamps Not
knowing the way TO the legislative postofice, he
Court, during the argument of an important case,
was being held Making his way up past the
clerks desk, he pushed forward 10 the platform,
Thrusting dollar bill into the face of Judge
Cooley, the Chief Justice, the boy broke out
with, say, anyou change dollar want to
The argument was stopped, and The dignity of
the Court somewhat interfered with. The boy
was Informed that the Chief Justice was not the
Legislative postmaster, and that the Court did not
deal In poalage stamps
- -
81. l. IL IL
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1869-01-28

THE German papers mention me|an-
choly case of suicide and filial devotion.
A widow had two Sons, the eldest of whom
supported the family. He recently was
ordered to join the army, having fallen
into the conscription. younger
brother, feeling himself un: to support
his aged mother, shot hil..st through
the heart, thereby MIGRATING the elder
from military service on account Of his be-
ing widows only son.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1869-01-28

ARCHBISHOP SPAULD1EG, of Baltimore,
has issued an order foIbiddi2g the indis-
criminate attendance of persons in the
churches to witness marriage ceremonies,
and hereafter no one will attend except
ing by card of invitation from the parties
interested This is deemed necessary on
account of the levity and improper con-
duct of curiosity-seekers on recent coca
si0Ds.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1869-01-28

THE Jacobs Sharpe aers advertised in this issue
we know Lave excellent sharpening qualities. and
advise our friends TO supply themselves with
the article and be plagued no more with dull
house knives or scissors.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1869-01-28

MAzzTNI expects TO live until the IRE
public OF the United Staies Of Europe" Is
proclaimed.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1869-01-28
Who Uses MiShier'S Bitters

Physicians use it in their practice because OF
its salutary effect upon their patients; business
and cIeor intellect seaentarv neonIe nse il he
cause it fortifes them against complaints which
result from sluggish condition OF the bodily
use II because il protects them against epidemic
and endemic diseases; cergymen, judges, con-
gressmen. lawyers, editors, teachers and students
use II because il imparts fresh force to mind and
body, and preserves health ana strength against
decay; the working classes Use il because IL cup
ports the body which would otherwise suffer ire
parable injury from excessive labor; families use
it because it is certain remedy for multitude of
common complaints: everybody uses il because
II Is a safe, agreeable and eficacious tonic and
stimulant
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1869-01-28


November ,. Isis.
LIPPrSoC- II & BAKEEELL-
DSQr Sra III received your second Red Jacket Axe
per express and now acknowledge the same. For the
benefit OF all whose desires necessities make u thef
business 10 chop with an axe, would say Try TIC
Red Jacket and the Supreme Court have held that
a Doctors opinion without his reasons Is Of little
value, will give my reasons: fH4-The Rcd Jsckei
cuts deeper than the common bit SeCOnd-lt being
round the cut, IL does not stick in the wood
7Hfrd-Ecvery chopper with TIE common axe musteils
that there Is much labor and strength exped
Ell In taking the OFT OF the cnt In making the
blow. F6ayTh-Ths with the Red Jacket - all avoid
and onethrd onehalf the labor Is N
cutting the same Quantity tvfh-by PULLS ne s
same labor that is necessary with common sc you
can easily make at least thirty per ctnt more
wood IN the time. You are safe IN iettlits az.
honest try your He'd jacket on "'se +s~'s a-e %
10 fails, refund him his money
HARRY BALDWIN
For sale - all rseensIb!e dealers, and the maaatse
FIrTssunsn, Pa so;a evaErs Of Cclourp'.Apa Re
Sssfst Pf's5s. N9 DO
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TIE false heir-Fhe chignop.
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They supply families with thousands of useful orna-
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Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1869-03-01
By Telegraph
FROM WASHINGTON.

WASHINGTON, February 2S.-The fol-
lowing bill passed the Senate late last
evening:
An Act relating 10 Public Tebts.
Be 1t enacted, That ia order to remove
any doubt as to the purpose Of the Gov
eminent to discharge al just obligations
to public creditors, and to settle conflict
ing opinions and interpretations Of laws
by virtue of which such obligations have
been contracted, it is thereby provided
and declared that the faith of the United
States is solemnly pledged to
payment, in coin or its equivalent,
Of all the obligations of the United
States, except in cases where the law
authorizing the issue Of any such obliga-
ton, has expressly provided that the
same may be paid in lawful money or
other currency than gold and silver.
Sec. 2. ind be it further enacted,
That any contract hereafter made
specifically payable in coin, and
the consideration Of which be q
loan, of coin for sale of property
or rendering OF labor or service OF
any kind, the price of which is car
ried into the contract, may have been
adjusted on basis Of scoinstheresfter, at
the time Of such sale, or rendering Of
such service or labor, shall be legal and
valid, and may be enforced according to
its terms.
Gen. Candy writes that the Texas Con-
vention has adjourned, and that the Con-
stitution will be voted on in July. He
says the condition of the State has some
what improved. Some districts, how
ever, defy the United States authority.
The Convention also passed q resolution
for a division oil the State.
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From the 81. Louis Republican,
RECONSTRUCTION.

From the 81. Louis Republican,
RECONSTRUCTION.
The Reconstruction Committee agreed
to-day to embody the three separate
bills relieving political disabilities. and
so report it. Boutwell, failed in the Com.
mittee to take up the Georgia case, the
Democratic members opposing and ssv-
eral R2diusls. Radical members being
Indifferent, it is now probable the action
proposed by Boutwell, & Co, viz To
unseat the Georgia members, will never
be carried out. There Is right good
authority for stating that Gen. Grant is
strongly opposed to their scheme, re.
gardingi it as revolutionary and totally
unnecessary, aad that his opinions and
wishes have been conveyed to promi-
nent Radicals.
Boutwell, Is a most impr. ct,cable man,
and may, nevertheless, make Tia at.
tempt but it is not believed the Com
mittee will adopt the report. The car
pst-bsggers from other safes have al,o
determined to sustain the Georgia mem
Dert, as hitherto stated.
THE BUSTED IMPEACHMENT.
The conclusion of Judge Busteed's i'm
parchment case viii not be reached this
season. The Judiciary Committee are
still taking testimony.
PENNsYLvANANs ADRIFr.
To-day the Pennsylvanians are sl at
sea again. Some one OF their number
PROCESSES to have been informed by
Grant that it is not George Il. Stuart
"hom ne hiss selected to 90 in the Cabi-
net This diyerts the speculation 70
other names, and a Gen. Keenan,. Of
Pittsourg' who is an intimate friend Of
the President elect, is now uppermost
In the meantime, the New Workers are
specializing IS to who has been cbooan
from their State for the Cabinet NJ,
Of them agree that Hamilton Fish Il -
be the man, and that the place il the
Treasury Department and il is Of al
most equal Importance, they declare.
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VOTE On ISSUING BoSDs.

The qualified voters of the city are
called On to-day to give their SURFACES
in favor Of or against issuing $500, 900 in
bonds, which il is proposed shall be used
as collateral to borrow half that amount,
to meet the pressing liabilities Of the
city. Were there any other means for
raising the amount necessary to save the
city from a deadlock in her affairs, we
should certainly favor it. But it is as
serted by the Board of Aldermen, and
cannot be -controverted, that absolute
bankruptcy stsres the city in the face,
unless her credit shall be used in this
manner We have also just been in
formed that $3.50, 600 can be raised from
certain bankers, on this amount Of
bonds, by simply depOsiting the S5OO,OOO
of bonds, and paying, as interest, the
coupons which will mature semi-annu-
ally upon them, with q guarantee or
obligation that the bonds viii be re-
turned to the city when the principal
shall be paid back. This will be, in eff
feet, securing the loan at u per cent. per
annum, which will certainly be a great
deal better than permitting the finances
of the city to be manipulated by SHY
LOCKS, and her credit to be deprecated
by selling her stocks or real estate at q
deprecated value, to pay the hungry
eormorsnts who are seeking to devour
her substance.
1t is believed that, if this arrangement
can be contaminated by the people sane
tioning the Issuance of bonds, the credit
OF the city will at once be assured, in
consequence Of the certainty that the
taxation Of the present year will more
than absorb the scrip now in circulation
while the ledger balances viii be taken
up with the funds which will be in hand.
II this calculation should prove well
founded, the credit Of the city can be
soon appreciated, il the Aldermen adopt
the most rigid economy and cut down
the expenditures to the lowest possible
amount. There will be q balance COM
ing in during the present year, which
will enable the Board to reduce the rate
u AaA1tAoh Al BOOO time anu meet al
liabilities hereafter as they may accrue.
We agree that it will require the most
unbending and stern economy and lop-
ping of Of sll useless expenses, and the
most impartial and upright devotion to
the public interest, to accomplish this
object. TIE scrip now out viii be per-
mitted 10 circulate, until absorbed ia tax
alton and the receipts Twill thus show q
balance in currency, which will enable
the city government TO wipe out every
floating liability within one or two years
time.
II, however, this should not be done.
and the required authority to issue bonds
denied, we can see no other result tut q
sacrifice o. the city's best Interests,
and her finances thrown into the
hands Of persons, who will work only 10
accomplish their own interest, regard
less Of the public welfare. It is for this
reason that we should regard the deieat
Of the proposed issuance Of bonds rs q
calamity 70 the city, which cannot be
estimated in dollars and cent?, and
which will tell on our prosperity, for
years to come.
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The Fenians OF New York are pre-
pairing to give Warren and Costello q
grand reception upon their arrival from
3 British prison.
la the Richmond Circuit Court a
charter has been granted TO Joseph Fin
pfgan, and other citizens Of Georgia and
Florida, - build telegraph lines through
and IN Virginia. Capital stock not 10
exceed 81 100000.
In the Nevsds Legislature, on We'd
oes0ey,. q constitutional amendment,
permitting female suffrage, was dsfeatad
By q vote Of IL to 81; and an smend-
ment striking out the word white was
adopted by q vote Of "A to IA.
The patent-ofice appropriation be-
ing nearly exhausted, and the deficiency
bill not having been acted upon, there is
but little money left 10 run the office,
and the employees received bat one-hslf
Of their salary for The month OF Feb
ruary.
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FOREIGN.

PARIS, February IS. NJ. Raymond
Theodore Troplong, President of the SEN
ate, died yesterday, aged sixty-two years.
LONDON, February ga report is
current that the present Spanish Minister
to England has received instructions
from Madrid to proceed to Washington
to settle any difficulty which may arise
in consequence of the CGban insurrec-
ton.
MADRID, February 2S.-An insurrec-
ton was attempted last week in BARGE
Iona, but wss quickly suppressed. About
forty persons connected with it have
been arrested. The city is now perfectly
TRANQUIL,
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WEATHER AND RIVERS,

CAIRO, February 2S.-Down-Indi-
ana, 1Op.m. {; MOllie Able, pm. /; Ham,
bletoD, 5 pm. Grand Lake, 6 pm.
Up-Legsl Tender, II N. COosa, 8 Am;
Silver Spray, Sam. G~roesbeck, 4 pm;
Rubieon, 5 pm. Weather, clear and
cold. The river fell three inches, and is
full of running ice.
ST. LOUIS. February 2S.-Arrived-
Belle Memphis and Forsyth. River de-
clining.
LOUISVILLE, February2S.-Departed-
Minneols, for Memphis.
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hat Gen. RaWlins, CnleI OF Sum INV
Is to be made Collector OF the port OF
New York.
RADICALS EN- MAssE.
The Republican politicians are as
Gambling in force. There were large
arrivals to-day from Pennsylvania and
the West. Gov. Hawley, Of Connecticut,
is here, and is TO be rendered, it is freely
intimated, an important foreign mis-
sion.
NO INAUGURAL YET.
The President elect has not ven pre-
pared his inaugural. He says it will be
Erief, and will cover the general views
Of his administration, which will be
economy aud retrenehment, with a full
collection Of the revenue through the
appointment Of honest and efficient
officers.
DELANO OF OHIO.
Columbus Delano, had an interview
to-day with Commissioner Rollins, and
is already making himself familiar with
the duties OF the Bureau. Delano will
be among the first names nominated to
the Senate.
FINANCIAL.
The amendments made by the Finance
Committee to Schenck's bill, to strike out
the words I" interest bearing" making
it read all the obligations Of the United
States shall be redeemed in gold or its
equivalent" This makes the language
broader than when it came from the
House. They also strike out the proviso
in the fret section. Gen. Schenck and
q nsjority of the Ways and Means Com
mi.tee accept the alterations Of the Sem
ate, as it makes the measure, in their
Judgment, stronger. There is no doubt
of its passage, but its fate with the Presi-
dent is problematicsl.
SUPPLEMENTAL TAX L
The Ways and Means Committee hsv-
ing placed in the hands Of Messrs.
Hooper and Allison, rs subcommittee,
the supplemental tax bill reported last
summer, and authorized the sub COM
to whip it through at a favorable
moment, that measure may be looked
for at any hour in the House, with a we'll
organized support, and possibly enough
votes to pass it. The bill specially az
fscts whisky and tobacco, and the
and tobacco men are here in full
force to lobby it through. They say
they have assurances Of passing the
measure in the Senate, though the FL
mace COMMITTEES has not discussed it.
TIE PUBLIC DEBT STATEMENT
For February is to be published on the
It'll of March.
GOING OUT.
On that day the terms Of office of Sec
MGCulloch, WeiIes, Browning
md Seward, and Postmaster General
Randall cease, by virtue of their resigna-
ion, which is to be presented to the
President on the Sd prox. 1t is not
1nown whether Mr.. Eyarts will resign or
lot until his successor is nominated snd
confirmed. There will be but one more
Meeting Of the present Cabinet and that
viii take place next Tuesday. The
Meeting to-day lasted about three hours.
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NOTICE.

District OF West Tennessee, in Bankruptcies.
AT Memphis, Tenn, Ilth day of February, 1869.
The undersigned hereby gives notice of his
appointment as assignee OF Henry u. Tomlfn-
OF Shelby county and State of Tennessee
within said District, who has been adjudged
a nkru upon his own petition, by the Dis
trict Court of said District.
o. WOODBRIDGE,
febl5 p % Assignee.
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NEW ADvERTTsEm'NTS
Election Notice.
FINE MORGAN
For Sale,

ITE WI sell, at the Stable of sfossu,
" bOWLES CO., at the southeast coToa.
OF Court square: on FRIDAY MORNTNG ~
Eth inst, az II O'Clock, a valuable vo1nS tns
GAN b1ALLlON, sir5d by 8 F1vin0 R,nnoSnS,,
and out of q " Lsviathan" Mare ana hrlsA
Sir. waller, of Fay stte county, Tenn Hs ~
ms saddle as Well as q harness animal a1S
only Fix years old. and sold Tor 40 fauII ~
title good.
Terms Of sale-Cash or satisfactory CITY nc
ceptancs, at 80 days ."
Ihs hOrs5 VIII be on exhibition at The abcro
plae5 Until day OF sale.
ROY5rER, TREZEVANT & CO.
fanlS Ana4Aona--
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BANKRUPT SALE.
P SALE
- Of
Personal Property and Real Estate.

In the matter of A. 8. Coleman and E. G. Cole
man-In Bankruptcy a. Memphis, Tenn.
By virtue of orders Of sale entered by the
District Court OF the United States for the Dis
trict of West Tennessee, on the 18th day OF NO
yember, A. ID. lS6S, and on the 10th day or De-
eember, a. d. 1868, 1 will proceed 10 sell, on
Tuesday, 18th day OF March, a. ID. 1859.
To the highest and best bidder for CASH, at
toe front door OF the Courthouse in the town OF
Bolivar, Hsrdeman county, Tenn, besween
the hours Of = O'Clock q u. ana 4 O'Clock pm,
and commencing at 10 o'ciocR q ia. OF said day,
all the right, tftis and Interest, legal ana equi-
table, which eionged to said several BANK
rupls, at the dates of ling their respective
petitions in bankruptcy, in and TO the follow
ing personal property, to-Wtt: AL the Olis OF
exchange, bonds, prOmissory notes, seenriti, s.
dsbiS, demands, claims, equ1t' es, accounts,
TO ks of account, chooses in action, ard ali and
singular the person al effects and assets OF said
osnkrupts OF every kim and description.
In the matter OF A. s C~oleman-ths undivi-
ded one eighth interest OF said bankrupt, as
heir and distributor, in the estate Of his father,
+. D., coleman, deceased, consisting of about
one thous&nd acres Of land in Cumberland
county, Va, said interest amounting to about
one nuncred and twenty-five sgres.
Antte matter of +. q. COlennsn-the undivi-
9ed on -S1ghth interest of said bankrupt, as
netr sna distributor, in the eSta 9 OF his father,
= y, Soten4an, diseased, as above described
tMSnsy dcfts, known as the Patton place."
near the town OF BollYsr, Tenn, with good
IaPioyenenU th-eTeon-houses, fenc 5, etc.
ately. WIN. ns-ianeo
1emPnIk, rem, Feb. is, 1858. febl9 2S-I4
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MEMPHIS APPEAL
MONDAY MORNING, r. 1, 1865
THE wEEKLYkPPEAI.

The APPEAL is one of the institutions
ofMemphis. Every citizen should find
pleasure in enlarging its sphere of use
fulness. Ifevery subscriber for our Daily
will take the trouble, he or she can pro-
cure one subscriber for our mammoth
Weekly. The price is only g so per
anRum, and to Clubs of two or more is
only 81 per sunum. We hope our city
friends will help US.
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Ordinance

DEft Ordained, etc. SECTION l. That there
ID be issued of the Bonds of the City Of Mem
phis five hundred thousand dollars in one
thousand dollar bonds, having thirty years to
run, with coupons attached. at six per cent
per anDum, which bonds shall be Issued by the
ely for the purpose OF funding its cue tndebt-
edness, and paying the same.
Sec. 2. The Mayor. after giving ten days no
tice ia the newspapers OF the city of Memphis,
shall hold an election and subIAit TO the quail
fed voters of the city whether said bonds shah
be issued, and If approved by a majority of said
voters, the same shall be 50 issued.
Passed finally, February 10. 1889. Approved
February II, 1863.
j. T. SWAYNE, Mayor, pro. tenn.
Attest; L. r. RICHARDS, City Register.