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The Plymouth Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1869-1941, 1870-03-24
a Promising Gold Mine.

IHE OgerI9nd Monthly, for March, fur
hlshes an interesting article, entitled con
lhe Lower California Coast" from which
dOte:
Soon after the first whaling vessels Wis
ncd the lagoons, two ships which had ar
rived early from the north were living
quietly a. their anchors, their crews feed
ing on the bountiful productions of The
bay, and relieving themselves from the
confined and mOnOtOn0us life on board bv
making excursions on shore among the
rugged peaks of Margarita Island, or
through the cstuaries that thread the
northern shore Sometime during these
rambles, one who had the curiosity To see
the top OF the island, after fatiguing
climb, paused 10 rest, and take a survey of
the objects around hun. Knocking about
IA the debrts he Glanced to pick up nat
he believed to be the "precious gold it
sell, and Fastening back to the ship, made
known the discovery to his captain. a
second expedition to the place developed
the supposed gold deposits more fully, and
large number OF the specimens were
brought To the ships and examined By the
two captains and their officers, who pro
nounced them to be "pure gold, sure
enough"
One of the two ships was among the
largest and best appointed in the whole
racine hcc', and the captain of high rep
utatiOn, not only as = successful whaling
master, but man of much shrewdness
his Judgment generally bore great repu-
tatlOn with his brother captains His de-
cision was listened 10 with willing ears,
when he addressed all hands in this wise |:
Yes, men, TINS is the real stuff. Now
we viii go to work and get as much of it
IS we wish, and let them catch devil fis ~
that want to. There is powder for blast
Ing In the magazine, iron and all other
materials on board To- get up quite set of
mining implements; a forge with plenty
0i coal, and good blacksmith into the
bargain so the sooner we are at it the
better Immediate preparations were
made 10 commence mining. 1t was now
an admitted fact that all hands were to
dig gold and become immensely rich. But
The question arose, Who is going to dig
geld on the one-hundredth or two hun
dredth lay: This was a serious matter,
and fully discussed at night in the blind
ing darkness of the fOrecastle; for Cap
tain l. never permitted light to be
burned forward after the regular hours.
After due dcliberatiOn, all the crew came
To the firm conclusion that "they would
not dig gold on a lay, one of their number
had discovered it, and really they had a
better claim to the mine than the officers"
But" said they 1--WE are willing to allow
the old man a good price for his grub
the use Of his tools, and will charter his
ship, if he says SO, to take us and our 'rhino'
home" So it was agreed that all hands
should 60 aft and let the Captain know
what was up, as soon as they should be
turned to" in the morning but who
is to be spokesman ?" asked one All
pitched on Jim Dow, who, however, de-
clared that he had rather go a devil fish
The Plymouth Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1869-1941, 1870-03-24
Turning Cut Straw into Hay.

A METHOD of using cut straw is adopted
in Cambridgeshire and adjoining counties,
which is worthy the notice of agricultur-
lists elsewhere, as il is stated that by means
of it the value of the straw as food is
greatly increased. The method pursued
In the counties adverted to is this: I'm
less the straw can be cut as it is threshed,
take it as soon after as convenient (betore
il has been exposed to rain), and cut it fine,
sitting out all the imperfectly cut, and
having covered the floor of capaciOus
rOom-say the NOW of a barn-about a
foot thick with it, lay thereon, in two or
three heaps-say six to eight bushels in
each chopped tares, clover, grass, nettles,
or any succulent that will ferment ton
these some parties pour a few gallons of
boiling water) and cover them immcdi-
ately with the cut straw, which must be
well trodden down as the process Of filling
proceeds, during which salt, in the pro-
portion of about quarter of a cwt. to a
ton of chaif, may be sprinkled in. The
consolidation must be strictly attended to,
and it is best to have number of boys
with man constantly and slowly travers-
ing the mass as it rises, so that the Chaii
may, if possible, be compressed as tightly as
hops in a pocket. In the course OF a few
days fermentation VIII Setln, anu probably
continue for three or four weeks; the de
gree of heat may be ascertained by thrust
ing an iron rod to the centre of the mass
after it has subsidized the chaff will have
acquired the scent of hay, and will keep
for any length of time. In some cases
where clover or other green vegeta-
bles are not available, only salt is added,
and some use a half cwt. of salt to ton
of chaff. In treading the mass, board
IL inches long, and six or seven in width
is laced on the foot. Mr. Robert Maynard,
a manufacturer of agricultural impie-
ments, of the Whittlesiord Works, near
Cambridge, has invented IA special sitting
char engine, adapted for the purpose of
cutting and sitting the chafl, and which
can be attached to horse works, or moored
by any portable steam engine.-London
and Etiia Farmer.
The Plymouth Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1869-1941, 1870-03-24

If You have a discharge from the nose,
offensive or otherwise, partial loss of the
sense of smell, taste or hearing, eyes
watering or weak, feel dull and stupid or
debilitated, pain or pressure in the head,
take cold easily, you may be sure you
without manifesting half of the above
symptoms, terminate in consumption and
end in the grave. No disease is so COM
mon, more deceptive or less understood
by physicians. DR.. II. Y. PIERCE, of
Buffalo, N. Y, is the proprietor of DIR,
SAGE's CATARRH Remedy perfect spe-
cifc for Catarrh, "Cold in the Head" or
Catarrhal Headache, which he sends To
any address by mail on receipt of sixty
cents. Sold by most Druggists every
where.
The Plymouth Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1869-1941, 1870-03-24

THE LACLEDE HOTEL, CHICAGO.-This is one OF
the very best and at the time cheapest. first
class houses in that city 1t is situated at the cor
ner of Madison and Canal streets, opposite the
Alton 81 ST. Louis and Pittsburgh. Fl Wayne Il
Chicago depots, and its proprietor, Mr.. BROWNE is
ono who knows how ITO keep hotel" His table
contains every luxury. the rooms large and
well furnished and all the attendants polite and
afTable
The Plymouth Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1869-1941, 1870-03-24
GopEy's LADy's DOOK.-Godcv seen

GODEYS lady BOOK.-U0ucy SccmS
determined to crd his fortieth year with volume
that will reflect lasting credit to his Among
the illustrations in the April number are
fine steel plate representing Spring; a
colored fashion-platc, with six figures; a
picture representing an April fright, etc. The
following celebrated writers have stories
in this number: Merion Harand, Miss Frost, Inc
Churchill, Maurice c. Lyndc, Miss Helen Maxwell,
and others. l.. A. Cooley, Philadelphia. One
copy one year, 50; two copies, s5 three, $3.50
tour. $40; five, and one extra, s14; eight, and
one extra, S21 eleven, and one extra, $3.50.
The Plymouth Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1869-1941, 1870-03-24

To CURE CONsUMPTIoN.-The remedy should nc
used when the disease is in the incipient stages
and when il first appears in the system. such rs
hacking Couch, Pam in the Chest, Difficulty oil
Breathing Goodnight Sweats. Before the system
is too much disorganzed, ALLEN LUNG BAIsAM
will be found to give Immediate relief. For sale by
all Medicine Dealers
The Plymouth Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1869-1941, 1870-03-24

EVERY SATURDAY for March 2G contains
eight fine illustrations, six of them being excellent
full-page engravings. In addition to this picture
gallery is given the customary amount of choice,
fresh reading matter Single number 10 cents
Yearly subscription, $500 in advance $i00 year
to subscribers for any other periodical issued by
FIELDS, OsGOoD IL Co., the publishers, Boston,
Mass
The Plymouth Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1869-1941, 1870-03-24

HALLS BANK Lock PICKED BY JAMES SARGENT
We see by our Chicago exchanges that Mr.. Sargent
has picked Hall l2-Wheel Double Dial Victor Bank
Lock. and by two different methods: both by use
of micrometer and also by drilling hoe through
the spindle of the lock and picking up the comb
nation with a common wire This is certified TO by
a committee of Bankers and by Mr.. Black, late
Vice President of the Hall Safe and Lock Co. MIR.
Sargent still offers $1,000 TO any party that can
fliry nick his Bank lock-
The Plymouth Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1869-1941, 1870-03-24
Tur National Witch Cnmnanv have co

THE National Watch Company have COM
menced direct trade with China. The thi-
coyo Ttib,usc reports IA large invoice of watches
having Chinese Inscriptions upon the dialS and
plates, shipped 10y them to Chinese merchants
in San Francisco, to he forwarded to the Ccles-
tial Kingdom. American Clocks have for
some years been an article of demand III the
China trade and thousands of them have been
exported to that country. 1t is probable that
q large business will also he created in Watch
cs, and are glad that the Elgin goods have
secured an introduction. We can safely say,
with reference to them, that we are giving our
Chinese friends the best we have.
The Plymouth Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1869-1941, 1870-03-24

The Radicals are forced to admit
that the Democratic minority in the
House of Representatives is fully the
equal in debate of the Radical majority.
Rather doubtful compliment.
The Plymouth Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1869-1941, 1870-03-24

Gen Boynton, of Ohio, says that
after careful examination he has come
TO the conclusion that it would take as
many Gen. Grants to make one Gen. Jack
son as it would blue flies to make an ele-
Dlant
The Plymouth Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1869-1941, 1870-03-24

The Radicals in New Hampshire
elected heir candidate for Government by
a majority of about 1,2O0. Mr.. Grants
majority in New Hampshire was 7,647.
Difference in time, fifteen months.
The Plymouth Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1869-1941, 1870-03-24

CBAPPKD HANDS face, rough skin. pimples, ring
worm, setrheutn, and Other cutaneous affections
cured and skin made soft and smooth by using the
JUNIPER TAR SOAP, made by CASWELL, HAZARD
& Co. New York. 1t is more convenient and easily
applied than other remedies, avoiding the trouble
do in
The Plymouth Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1869-1941, 1870-03-24

TEE purest and sweetest CodLive OH in the world 10
Hazard q CasweIs, made the shore, from fresh,
selected livers by CASWE ELL, HAZARD Il CO, New
York. II is absolutely pure and soeet. Patients VINO
have once prefer it to all others Physicians
nave decided 1t superior TO any OF the other oils
narget.
The Plymouth Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1869-1941, 1870-03-24

In numbers there is safety. II was upon this
principle that the formula of JUDsoN's MOUNTAIN
HERE Pills was prepared. Dr. Judson, IN
tending TO spend fortune in advertising his pills
submitted his recipe 10 the revision of the most
intelligent and learned physicians OF the age, and
the result Is simple but most etlcaclous medicine
the JuDsoN's MOUNTAIN HERE PILLS. They
purify the blood remove all Instructions, cleanse
the skin of all pimples and botches, and are per
fectIy sure and safe in their operation. The JuD-
SONS MOUNTAIN HERB PILLS cure BIilousness
Female Irregularities, Headache and many OF the
diseases arising from impure blood and deranged
digestion Use the JUDsoN's MOUNTAIN HERR
Puts and when you have proved their virtue
recommend them TO your friends They are both
snrar -cnated and plain. For sale everywhere.
The Plymouth Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1869-1941, 1870-03-24

The trouble with Radical recon
structiOn is that will not "stick." The
moment the people are let out from UNI
der the government of bayonets they
commence voting down the Radical party,
and then the work has all to be done over
aOain
The Plymouth Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1869-1941, 1870-03-24

The New York Sun says that the
next Republican platform should com
mence thus Article 1. No presents.
The Plymouth Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1869-1941, 1870-03-24

FATHER" said lad, 81 have often
read OF persons being "poor but honest"
why don't they sometimes say erich but
honestg" Tut, tut, my son, replied the
father, nobody would believe them"
The Plymouth Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1869-1941, 1870-03-24

- The leading Republican newspa-
per Of the country occasionally admins
tiers doses OF common sense to its readers
and, we may hope, not altogether without
good effect. II SAYS:
- Gen. Breckenridge, the other day. expressed
in simple An.-Io-Saxon the opinion of all honest
corning the thieves and assassins who, under the
name OF the ku-kiuX an, still disturb certain
portions Of the South Ii the President should
find II necessary 10 Use troops for the suppression
of these outlaws. predict that he Will receive
no heaTficr support from any quarter than from men
like Breckenridge, who fought us openly and have
now hOnOrably accepted the situation"
VIII SOME of"t the little creatures whom
God, for some inscrutablc purpose, per
mits to edit the majority of Republican
| newspapers we quote from Horace
Grecley-cudgel their brains until they
can comprehend the full meaning of the
| above statement
| ii Is Il iltt condemnation of the recon
| struction inftmy and all of its works. 1t
IS an assertion that the policy which has
! loaded the leaders of the rebellion, and
| the best and most Intelligent men of the
| South, with political disabilities, while
elevating negroes and carpet -baggers to
power, is cruel and criminal.
1t was infamous in It's conception, in
| famous in its purposes, and infamous in
| the agencies il provided for its own eXecu-
ton. Such being its character, the eleva
| ton Ofvice and ignorance over intelligence
| and honesty became necessity ChicdgC
| Times.
The Plymouth Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1869-1941, 1870-03-24

during the cadetship quarrelsin the
House, Niblack went over to poor White
more and said q" I'll tell you, Whittemore,
how you can keep your seat in spite of
them" Howy" eagerly asked w.
why" responded Niblack, get some
Democrat To contest it,"
The Plymouth Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1869-1941, 1870-03-24

ALL THE LEADING NEWSPAPERS published
in the United States may he found on file ut
the Advertising Agency of G. p. Rowcll X CO.,
of No. 40 Park Row, New York.
The Plymouth Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1869-1941, 1870-03-24

When you feel like currying favors go
into your stable, and curry your horses
and other stock. That pays best
The Plymouth Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1869-1941, 1870-03-24

- PROFESSIONALLY, the most gifted
President this country has ever had is
Grant.
The Plymouth Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1869-1941, 1870-03-24
THROAT AFFECTIONS AND HoARsENKs

THROAT AFFECTIONS AND HoARsENEss.
All suffering from Irritation o. ne
THron and Hodrseness will bc agreeabiy
surprised at the almost immediate reiiei
afforded by the use of" Broon's Bronchial
7rochos" The demulcent ingredients al
Law pulmonary irritation; and, after pub
lie speaking or singing, when the throat
is wearied and weakened by too much ex-
crcisc, their use will give renewed
strength To the vocal organs
The Plymouth Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1869-1941, 1870-03-24

A Coop APPLE TART-Always stew
the apples before putting them in pastry.
For this tart, make pie without bot
tom crust, and bake. Take off the crust
and 'ay it wrong side up on plate; put
the contents of the pie on top put on a
little cream, and crate nutmeg over. An
English method
The Plymouth Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1869-1941, 1870-03-24

a Republican paper thus alludes to
Mr. Summers speech on the funding bill
" When we see gentleman graveiy in
structing the Senate and the country how
to fund and convert and when and
where to pay their interest, and what are
the conditions of national credit, in a
speech in which he shows his own in
ability 10 think out one of the simplest
processes of national finance, it is sure
sign something is wrong"
The Plymouth Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1869-1941, 1870-03-24

There are in New York City 125
Protestant missions, where Sabbath
schools and preaching and other religious
and moral services, for adults or children,
or both, are regularly carried on. The
total number of city missionaries may be
set down at 266, who probably make S00,-
900 visits wear.
The Plymouth Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1869-1941, 1870-03-24
1892 In 81 DAYS

Made Ivy one Agent. selling sILvEK's P,TxSr htssr ~,
RRpoN. over 5u.00u now In use. kecomnt liaed ~
non Wpygre grefleg and AHisJiedn Agrieuf HfN. 'he
conntv reserved Tor each Agent. G. a G EoG 90, -
S0ysi1s.f 81 = u 90 Ie6 H0ssf"et,7 ~. thies1o, ~.
IN .n.,. nrticl.s Cor A.,.nts-
Vicksburg weekly herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1868-1883, 1870-01-15
STATE TENS

Saws the Natchez Courier Char
ley Thomas (col.) supposed to be
one of the parties implicated In
the murder OF Mr.. Cisle, was ar.
rested on Sunday evening and tried
on Monday before Justice Lynch.
lie was committed to iail'to await
his trial before the spring term of
the Circuit Court. The murdered
mans watch was found on HE per.
son, and he had been spending,
during the few. days previous 10
his arrest, much more money than
he could have attained by h0uest
means.
The WOOdville Republican con-
tains the full account Of a dsstFac-
live FIRE which OcGarred at that
place lately. II was the work Of
incendiaries aud burglars. A nRm-
Der OfArFesta have been made. The
following are among the lOaers
II j ButterwOrth, stock Of goods,
S50O0-fnlly insured-some portion
goods saved.
Jacob Menzer, stock $JOOO-total
loss-nO Insurance. aa 'm 9di
Paul Clark, coffee house, 1890
some sayed-no insurance
VIM Henderson, coffee house
loss S250-nO insurance.
Z Schwartz, stock, S~2OOO-m0stly
saVed-nO insurance. 8r l,uW giI
VIM Harris, restaurant-tOtal
loss-no insurance. 10, ft.
Chas + Zoller, barber-loss $3.50
no Insurance. I'D iiiP
] Jones, Esq, law library--l6ss
$500. NON
l. / d Gildart, law libraty-loss
5000 '""'
C Parish, Esq, law llbrary-dam-
aged, but loss not known. l.raHI
John L Davis, furniture and
bOOks-loss not known. .1.s7of
The buildings occupied by
Messrs. Butterworth, Henderson,
Schwarz and ZOller, were valued
at $4,000; insured for S2,5O0,i and
owned by Jacob Schwartz OF 11B
The buildings occupied 9yby
Messrs. Davis, Menzer, Clark, Har-
ris, Jones, Gildart and Parish,
were owned by Mrs. Julia Sterlin,
and valued at about $1,000. No IN
surance. There was a heavy shower
of rain falling on the fire, which
doubtless prevented much more
serious losses.gI 9latC'ea anis.J
The Corinth New Era, says: 1d
.b The dry goods store III II, S.
Brooks 81 Co., on; Front ROW, vas
broken into on WednesdayniahG
Gabe Barnside, a freedman IN The
employ Of John g. Guienwafers
next door, was arrested under very
strong cIrcumstantiaI evidence.
Vicksburg weekly herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1868-1883, 1870-01-15

THERE is a good deal of discus
sion among Conservatives as 10
the future course Of the Radical
party in Congress. Having tasted
blood in the case ofGeorgia, it is
still believed that they will 20 on
to take Tennessee by the throat,
ana next other States. That they
will now pause in the work OF lie.
stroying the government is not
believed. Some think that free
government is virtually ended
others believe in q reaction and
the ultimate dissolution of the
Radical party. There is all around
a very painful and uneasy state OF
feeling as to the next step Con
gsess will take. as there seems to
be no power competent to arrest
the usurpations. 1t Is not sup
posed by any that Grant will have
The nerve 10 make an Issue with
the ultras, or to insist upon his
recommendations.
Vicksburg weekly herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1868-1883, 1870-01-15

BEykT MAJOR GENERAL JosEPH
+. MowER, Colonel Of the 10Th
United States Infantry, colored,
and Commander Of the Depart
ment Of Louisiana, died very sud
denly in New Orleans, on the 9TH
iRst. General Mower Is the ON
seFI Of whom Il was said he caused
one OF his negro soIdieFs-whO
had been charged With improper
conduct towards the daughter Of
the Generate be killed, cut to
Ipeices, placed In q sack and
thrown into the Gulf. A kind OF
sack and Bospholras transaction
the bullet and the .cleayer taking
the place Of the bow string.
He succeeded Gen. Buchanan in
~cammand Of this Department. It
is a singular coincidence that Cen.
Rousseau, who commanded the
Department prior to Buchanan,
died just one year ago today.
Both Gems. Rousseau and
Mower were men of powerful
physique, and both died quite
suddenly after a brief illness.
Gen. Mower was forty-three years
of age.
Vicksburg weekly herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1868-1883, 1870-01-15


The Chamber Of Commerce OF the
CITY Of VIcksburg, held last night
,hcir regular monthly meeting, at
MnIh:..r 49, A.
tHe'E roO~' VI"
It was the regular meeting for the
election of Offices, the occasion was
an,;yoO.ahv that ,vbieh contributes
Tho
10 '0.a'Or' ~
generous officers OF the magn''
dcient and palatial packets Par
goud and Natchez Doth arriving
in time for the Occasion) thought
proper 10 manifest their interest In
Vicksburg and her usei1i Chamber
s % SrsStings in that which
aoweth with sparkling foam, and
the more substantisls of life.
AS was expected, after The cleo;
lion OF oincers, WhiSn WIN oe ISuhu
below, the liberal donauons OF q
Pargoud and Natchez were par
taken OF; Inc lnusF man Oe my
Vicksburg weekly herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1868-1883, 1870-01-15

TIE youngladiCs Of Upton, Ind,
recently met in council and passed
the following resolutions Where
as, we mean business therefore, be
it resolved, that we will not &C.
company any young man TO church
or other place Of amusement who
uses tobacco in any manner; aud
resolved, that we discard all young
men who play billiards, cpchrc, Or
poker; and resolved, that young
men who indulge in prOiane Ian
guage need not apply; and re-
solved, that We will not, by hook,
look, or crook notice any young
man who INDUCES In lager beer Or
whisky and resolved, that we will
not harbor young men known to
keep late hours" .sm5st