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The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1869-02-25
4 " ORDINANCE.

An ORDNANCE
Whereas. The statutes of the state OF
Indiana makes IL the duty OF the boar DIS OF
trus tees Of incorporated towns. to organize.
regulate and govern, the fire departments
thereof;
And whereas No fire department can he
made effective or Ofanv service. unless prop
er discipline ne observed therein. and due
respect Cor tn e constituted authorities that
govern them; anl. whereas. the several
fire companies of the town of Plymouth. in
meeting assembled, did on the 9Th day Of
February 1863, bya unanimous resolution
Their by them pissed, DEFY the authority of
the board Of trustees OF said town. and the
ordinances Of said O,rl regulating the fire
department the reof. and did treat the same
with derision and contempt, and did the and
there by resolution ,aminolslv passed de-
clare their intention to diiObey the chief
engineer who has or may be elected by said
bnari o. trustees; 4. nd whereas, the sal 1
resolutions. do place the several companies
who perticp tied therein. in a tate IF open
mutinv 10 the legal authorities over them :.
Therefore; Be it ordained, by the president
and board of trustees of the incorporate town
of Plymouth; That the fire engine company,
the hose company, and the hook AID ladde r
company. belonging to the ire department OF
the said town OF Plymouth. be and the same
are hereby disbanded, and dismissed from the
service thereof.
Be it further ordained by the no ard OF trus-
tees. that the chief engineer appointed by This
board shall Immediately take possession and
and custody of the engine house; Fire en-
CINE. hose hose cart, trucks. ladders, buckets
and Ill appurtenances belonging TO the fire
department Of said town, aud that no officer
or memb IT Of either of the afOrsaid conipS-
MES dismissed. or Any chief engineer or as
sistant engineer electedb v said com painies
he allowed in any manner to interfere there
with.
| Be il further ordained That said Chief
engineer appoinfe by this board do proceed
| forthwith to organize new compa1ics in tho
place of those dlsband,d. under the dn,nces
and rules now existing regulating the RICH 9
duties, and privIegs of fire Companies AMI
members there Of within the said { own OF
Plymouth
| Be it further ordained that The m,rshal of
tn" town cftlvmouth. sh all Ter any az.
si.'ance that may be necessary to the said che
engineer in CARRYING out the foregoing orders
| BE il further ordained. that the property Of
the several members of the 4 'Oresaid compa
mis- lisbande.l now xempt from taxttioa by
reason of their membership in sid companies,
be i'm nediatly placed upon the tax duplicate
for collection as provided by law.
And whereas, by the action Of the presen.
fire companies an emergency exists for the
immedi tie taking effrc, Of the foregoing
ordinance, therefore be il ordained that the
same shall be in force from and after its
passage
Passed at the mcetin, of the board of
trustees held on Mond ~ evening. February
! % 1869
JOHN C. CUSHMAN. President.
| (Attest,) J.. p. HAWKINS. Clerk.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1869-02-25

AGESrs wanted IN every city, town and
county in the United States to sell on.
new and popular engraving. the prcsi-
dents of the United States, elegantly en-
~"oved AMI handsomely printed in colnrs
% 81 inches. on heavy plate paper,
M king the most beautiful and saleable
picture ever issued. appropriate for the
2arlnr ct counting-housc. Agents are
making from twenty five tn one hundred
dollars per week. Send for our circular.
Specimen copies OF the above picture
will he sent tn any address, bv mail, care
put up. upon the receipt of the retail
price, tw y dollars. Address
RUs2ToN & Co, Publishers.
2l9 Dock st Philadelphia.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1869-02-25
est, costs and damage IA dollars aud &c cents,

est, costs and damage IA dollars and &C cents,
total 364 dollars and 81 cents.
North part east half OF northeast quarter.
section seventeen. townsnip 33, range east,
piortgaged by G.. A. Demont. principal $50
dollars. interest, costs and damage Is dollars
and SO cents, total | IS dollars and 81 cents.
North east quarter south east quarter of
section IA. and north west quarter ofsouth-
west quarter of section l3. all in township
20. range ! east. mortgaged oy James
Brooke, principa, 301 dollars. inter. st. cost
anl damage 80 dolarsand 81 cents, total $50
dollars and 81 cents.
Sou th-east quarter Of section l9. township
33, nre 9 east. mortgaged by Regina Dsla-
Ser, principal 500 dollars. interest. costs and
damage 81 dollars and d cents, total 537
dollars and Al cents.
South halt of lot 80, in Plymouth. mort
gagged by Susan L. Coffv. PRINCIPAL $500 dol
lars, interest. costs and dan,ga a dollars and
6 cents. total $40 dollars md cents.
Northwest quarter of north west quarter of
section q. township 33, range east, mort
gagged by Ioel Parker. principal CTS dollars.
interest, costs and damage 1873 dollars and
65 cents, total Sl3 dollars and o. cents.
Undivided twOthirds of south 80 acres Of
west half north west quarter. section %.
township 33, range east, mnrtgaged by J.
G.. Osborne, principal S0 dollars. interest,
costs and damage dollars and 90 cents, to-
tai 81 dollars and 90 cents.
So much Of the above described lands "a
will pay the principal. interest, cost and pen
atty due thereon, will be sold on the above
named day unless previously redeemed
Those who may wish to k eo their lands
from going to sale, bv calling and paying up
arrearages before the day Of s. ale. are partic-
ularly req .ested to bring all old receipts for
interest. as they my be ofbenaf' to them.
A. C. THONPS
25 Auditor Marshall County.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1869-02-25
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Or full value sent free to any Book Agent.
AGENTS WANTED FOR
MATTUE'lV HiLE sVTTTrS VIEW BOOK,
SUNSHINE And SHipOW IN NEW TORN"

work replete with anecdotes and incidents of
LIFE ~ THE GREAT METROP0L
Being MIRROR OF NEW YORK. rejecting the
SECRETS OF TIE GREAT CITY
One agent sold 50 in one div. another sold and de-
livered OF in Is davs another sod 30i in days
No other boo ever published sells 40 rapidly.
IL You wish TO know how fortunes made
HI and lost IN n day /: how shrewd men A. ruin
ed in Wall ST. how cnuntrvmen are swindled by
sharnnrs: how ministers and merchants. black
mailed: how dance halls and conct RI saloons are
managed. how gambling halls and lotteries are
conducted how stock comp mics originate AMI
how the bubbles hursf. &c. read this work. II
tells Won about the mysteries of New York. and
contains snicv life sketches of its noted million
aires. mcrchants. &c. LARGE octOvo volume. 720
pages. inev illustrated. The largest commission
given. Our 90 page circular and $500 sreenback
sent free On ami ation. For full particulars and
terms. address the sole publishers.
- 3nl J. b. BURR & CO. Hartford. Conn.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1869-02-25
4 PUBLICATION FOR LICENSE

Notice is hereby given that WILL at the March
term. 1859. OF thu co nmissioners' court OF Mar
shall county, Indian apply for li-ente to re-
tail vinon-. milf. and spurious liquors in lees
quantities than quart. The location on which I
propo-e to sell l. lot No. 2. Thomas d Neidig's
addition to Bourbon. L. C. GALENTINE
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1869-02-25
A PPLICArIUN FOR LICENSE.

Notice IL hereby given that we will, at the
March term. 1863 Of the commits. ioners' court of
Marshall county. Iai ma. app " for license re-
tail vinous' malt and spurious liquors in ess guam
Titles than quart The location on which we
propose to scil is lot No g. in Oren Maxon'. add.
tion 10 the town Of Argos, in Walnut township in
said county. JOSEPH COPELJN.
JlC0p pATSPl n
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1869-02-25

EYE AND EAR.-Dr Underwood, O'
Chicago. H., operator on cross eyes. ca
tarrh, deafness. and all diseases and de
formities of the eye and ear. will visit
plymouth. on Tuesday morning, March
the 9Th, and may be consulted at the
principal hotel. that dav only.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1869-02-25
! PPLICATION FOR LICENSE.

Notice IL hereby given that WILL at the March
term. 1859 Ot the commissioners court Of Marshall
county. Indians. apply for license to retail vinous
malt and spurious liquors In less quantities III,
n quart. Tn location which propos. TO seII
IL on the ground of the Pittsburgh. Fort Wayne 4
Chicago Railway Co.. in Plomo It'll, indiana, used
for depot grounds and station house.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1869-02-25
PLsTr MCDONALD.

Foa SALE, or exchange for real estate in
N ,rshall county, 80 acres oflan in lama
Co, Iowa, near Chicago & Northwest
ern railroad. For particulars inquire of
q. L. Harvey, at the Buckeye Livery sta
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1869-02-25

We are informed that work on the Ev.
L. church ia rapidly progressi ne. AMI that
1t will he completed and ready for use by
the let of April.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1869-02-25

Go to Faulknor's pictur- gallery and
At catch the shadow ere the material sub
stance f.des." Work accomplished in
the most superb style Of the art, from an
elegant porcelain 10 mere ambrotype.
Room over No. l, Corbin & Benson s
hiOck
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1869-02-25

A NEW barber shop has been establish d
in the room lately known as the innel-
sanctum of the Democrat Office. E irene
is not the first gentleman that has per-
formed tonsural operation upon some
poor chap in that room.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1869-02-25

SlcKsLss in our family has pre- rented us
from writing up about fifty articles we
wanted in this number of the Democrat
We hope, for the benefit Of our respnn-
abilities" and our readers too, that we
NAV not soon again be 90 unforturs'c as
we have been during the past week.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1869-02-25
I PPLICATION FOR LICENSE.

Notice IL hereby given tht6 I viii at the March
term. 1859. OF the CON missioners court Of Marshall
county. Indiana. apnly for license to retail vinoas
malt ana spiritous liquors in less quantities than
quart The location which 7 propose to sell
Is lot known as Parker LIT. in the town Of Bremen
JACOB KNOBLOCK.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1869-02-25
SPEAKING of the Methodist Sabbath

SPEAKING of the Methodist Sabbath
school Of this place. the Republican says ::
a number Of visitors were present.
amono whom we noticed our esteemed
friends Mr. & Mrs. Charles Tibbits Of
Marion. Ind Miss q Durham and Miss
Rachael Fuller our excellent Superin.end-
ants will excuse our presence this dav as
a visitor when they learn that onr Class
vas also mixed up with the spectators"
Rather mixe1.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1869-02-25
NOTICE OF SALE.

y
Notice IL hereby given that will sell at public
au, ton,
FRIDAY, MARCH 10. 1869.
Mt the residence OF Philip Matz deceased, late OF
Marshall county. all his personal property not ia
ken nv the vi''c-- cnnsi iirg OF one work horse
one colt. cattle -htcp. hoes. growing wheat lum-
Der. one twO-hu. &c wagon harness plnurhs har-
rows. and all his other farming implements. and
MANY other articles too umerous to mention. A
credit Of nine months will h. given on all sums OF
three ,llars the purchaser giving hi. note with
approved surety, waving valuation and appraise-
m.ntlawS. JOHN SOICE, Admir-.
February o. 1869
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1869-02-25
C.. II. Reeve,

4 TrORNEY at LAW. and U1r C71in hq.nf.
Y will practice in FHltOr-. Stark. IaPorte and
Ko-cius>O. well Mar-h..l counties. Colec-
tlons promptly and efficient attended to. Care
fnl attention given to probate business Insurance
effected on lives and property. in the best COM
panies in the United States. Special attention
paid TO the prosecution of claims of soldiers their
widows and heirs for bounty. arrears OF pay, pen
sions and other claims
f.r~o>eS:-Farwpll.F Field & Co, Chicago. Shaw.
Barbour & 20. Cincinnati. Bucklv. Sheldon Il Co
y. Y Graft Bennett & Co.. Pttsburg. [9-i6-
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1869-02-25

A DE4p "BErE."-A school teacher
from the rural district. complains that
certain "'ead beat" is in the haou "t
shooting bullets through the door OF his
sch sol room during recitation hours.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1869-02-25

The following apotheem contains more
truth than poetry: The gallnws is
fattery. From time TO time few poor
wretches are hung upon it to make the
survivors fancy themselves honest"
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1869-02-25

We have received an answer 10 the
enigma i'm our last issue, with regard tG
velocipedee. but for certain specific rea-
sons we "tcnderly" decline publis' ing it.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1869-02-25
WANTED,

Agants.--male or female, who can earn from $40
to so prr week at hone. All goods will b. con-
signed (, ~ ,Ats. To n. paid for WI n sold. and
samples sent free. For full particulrs address
with STAN ,, Foot & Clark, Detroit, Mich. (s!+t)
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1869-02-25
4. c. CaprOn,

4 TTORNEY e. NOTARY. War Claim Agent.
N will attend TO all professional business placed
in his hands. promptly and carefully. Particular
attention given to guardianShips and the settle.
mcnt Ofdecedent's estates Pension. bounty and
back pay OF deceased and disabled soldiers pro-
cured at reasonable rates. Deeds. mortgages
and other written instruments neatly and quickly
drawn up and acknowledgements taken Collec-
tions made and promptly RENTED Office over
II. d. Dickson's hardware store Plymouth Ind.
1920.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1869-02-25
ATTCRk EYS.
~ - - - --- -%>
J. &, Osborne,

4 TTORNEY at Law. and Justice OF the Peace.
\ has removed his Office TO the east side Of
Michigan treset. on the block next north of the
Parker House where he will be pleased to see
those having business 10 transact with him.
Collections made and money promptly RENTED.
Particular attention given to the settems II Of
tatcs and guardianships r.e-32
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1869-02-25

THI editor of the Rochester Union Spv
has been 10 church. He advises others T."
do On too. 1.-THE advice is good, but comes
from an unexpec.ed source"
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1869-02-25

WE understand that number of our
prominent citizens arc soon to make an
excursion 10 the remote west, for
health and pleasure.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1869-02-25

tbs WAITED i will pay cash on de-
livery for white and burr oak ties, at the
rate of 25 cents each, delivered on the line
of the c. c. & l.. railroad.
M-nn1.rn
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1869-02-25

DEAFNESS, BLINDNESS, AND ARTIFICIAL
HrEs.-Dr. G. A. Knapp, the we'll known
oculist. operator on the eve and ear Will
make three visits, once week, to rlyil-
outh. on Tuesday. March lst. March 9th
and March 10Th. at the Parker house.
Those who are deaf or hlin1 should not
fail TO see him Notice circulars.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1869-02-25

OK SATURDAY. careless boy threw
snowfall against the picture case Mr.
Faulknor's. SCATTERING the glass and doing
other injury.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1869-02-25

The case IN court, between the ~.
Thomas church and other parties, has
been continued until next court. The
vestry are confident of success.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1869-02-25

Wednesday evening of last week, at
the st. Thomas church, seven persons
were confirmed.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1869-02-25
NOTICE.

Notice IL hereby given that nv wife. Mary A.
Calhoun. has this dav left INV bed ana board with
out just cause or provocafion. and hereby warn
all persons not to trust harbor her on nv ac-
count. n ! will ply no debts contracted nv her
Feb. IT, Ih66 HENRY CtJUOJTN
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1869-02-25
DR.. F. VIM. CaruS Won KeSsler,

FORMERLY SURGEON OF THE sAxoNY ARMY,
Offers his professional services TO the citizens OF
Marshall and vicinity. Office. for the present. nj
his farm residence on the Bremen road. in North
township. 32-1y
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1869-02-25

Fon the best sewing machine, buy the
Singer. a full supply kept at the post
office j. II. WILLIAMS, Agt.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1869-02-25

The NJ. E. Church, Of this place. IS to
be completed, or rather steps taken to-
ward its completion. early in the spring
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1869-02-25
DMINIsTRATOR's NOTICE.

The undersigned has been appointed adminsira-
tor OF the estate of Philip Matz deceased. late Of
Marshall county. Indiana. Said estate is supposed
TO be solvent.
- JOHN SOICE
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1869-02-25
SPECIAL NOTICES.
EAULKNOR'S
PHOTOGRAPH GALLERY.
Il NJ

Cor5in Il Bsnsoa's Brick Block.
Photographs. ANbrotypes. 0e Pictures. &c,
taken i'm tn. beat STYLE OF the art i'm al kinds of
weather. Framss instantly on hlnd:
% NJ " FAJLXNOR. Op'r.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1869-02-25
WANTED.

married man. with team 10 move onto a am Ill
improved farm Of about 40 acres. adjoining Plym-
outh. on which il stable. and a comfortable
house or ,ur rooms A man twi'hOuf children. or
with small fimtly.) who il neat orderly. indus
trious. and knows how to work. and wants to stay.
can make a favorable arrangement. Apply with
out delay. TO C.. ii. REEVE.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1869-02-25
LEG Al AOxERT'S.
~
DMINISTRATOR NOTICE.

The undersigned has been appointed administra-
tor Orthe estate OF William Quinn deceased late of
Marshall county Indiana. Estate supposed to be
solvent
% WILLIAM SrALLARD
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1869-02-25
DR.. A. @. BOrtOn.

SCRGEON DENTIST. Can be consulted az his
! office every day except MONDAYS and Tuesday vs.
Office over Westervelt's Store. Plymouth Ind
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1869-02-25
IN EDlc
DR.. L. johnson,

DIYSICAN s. SURGEON. Bourbon Ind. Office
i over Grosh Is Beck Bros hardware store.
20.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1869-02-25
j. J. ViIlaII,

PHYSICIAN & SURGEON
l i Particular attention paid tn ohstretric prnc-
tice. and diseases of women and children. Office
over Browalees store. Residence opposite the
northwest corner Of the public square, Plymouth.
Ind ffn499
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1869-02-25

4. G. Ho!tzend0rf,
FASHIONABLE rHTr4GO BhP-
u RER SH)P Under Marks.S Ehrlich g store.
Shaving. Hair Cutting. ShampOonng. &c. done
in the best style Particular attention given 10
Dy"ing Hair and Whiskers. The highest price
paid for ladies hair.
1884 A. c. HOLTZENDORFr.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1869-02-25
G.. HaSlangcr,

WAGONS. Carriages. etc c. Ha-iancer &
w Bros. manufacturers OF Wagons. Car
riages, etc BlacllsmithinS, painting and grain
ing done to order.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1869-02-25
McCurdy House,

McCttfU! HUuSc,
WTANATH. IND. South side p. +. W. & c.
w r.. adjoining the passenger depot. Guests
stopping here will receive firSt-ciass accommoda-
;iOn at mod rate rates. Baggage conveyed TO
and from the cars free.
Il f. McCURDY. frop'r.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1869-02-25
J. F. Van Valkenburgh.

VJTHOLESALE LIQUOR 5 rORE-pure Liquors
w 10: medicinal and 1b'r purposeps. can he
had at my store, one door north OF tn Branch
Bank.
May 1s. 1865 j. VANVALKENBURGn
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1869-02-25
Banking Company.

DLYOUTH IND. The Plymouth Branch Bank
l ing Co. (successors to the Plymouth Branch
Bank OF the State of Indiana.l open from to IL
O'Clock, a. M, and from to o clock p. m.
r. CRESSNER. President.
13-9 II. CRESSNER. ir.. Cashier.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1869-02-25

Trains ron daily. Sundaye excepted.
RH aCp ec> .rir.- 49,.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1869-02-25

"There's many Zip
'Twixt the cup AMI the lip"
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1869-08-24

oeded on all sides that the bost thing that
Spain can do is to get rid of Cuba as quickly
as possible, and if she can obtain the pay
ment of good round sum for so doing she
will be particularly fortunate. This is the
view taken by the English and French jour
nais and while their emphatic expressions oil
opinion on the subject suggest that their ad-
vocacy is prompted by other motives than the
good of the Cubans and desire to add TINS
rich and fertile island to the possessions OF
the United States, yet it is certain that but
one line of policy is open for Spain in the
matter, and nothing but foolish pride. will
make her hesitate to adopt it, 1t is
becoming more and more evident
every day that the ability of the Spaniards to
hold Cuba is decreasing; they have their home
troubles to attend to, which promise to keep
their hands full; they are unable to send an
adequate force to Cuba to put down the
patriots, and the prospects of the representa-
tives of Spanish authority already there are
becoming more and more gloomy. In con-
Quoting such negotiations as those which have
been mentioned, secrecy is of course required
until the final consummation of the bargain,
if for no other reason than that the unpopu-
larity of the measure among the Spanish
people might make the Government recede
even from what it considered the most polite
course that could be adopted In the present
impoverished condition of the Spanish trea-
sury, the payment of several millions of dol
lars by the Cubans would be particularly.a .ac-
ceptable, while, as the matter now stands,
fighting the insurrectionists causes drain on
the national treasury that it is little able to
bear.
1t seems scarcely possible that Cuba can
ever again resume her old position of colony
of Spain, and grand field for Spanish office
holders to make fortunes in; and if her indie
pendence can be obtained through the friendly
offices of the United States, the first step
towards adding another State to the Union
will be taken, and we will obtain what we
have long desired, possession in the Antilles
that will give us entire control of the Gulf of
Mexico, and make it emphatically an Ameri-
can lake. This is an exceedingly important
consideration, as was sufficiently proved dur
ing the Rebellion; and while we do not care
to invest money just at present in acquiring
new territory, the acquisition of one of the
more prominent West India islands is some
thing that our Government ought to keep
steadily in mind, and be ready to avail itself
of any opportunities that may offer.