Plymouth Pilot, Volume 1, Number 16, Plymouth, Marshall County, 7 May 1851 — Page 2

THE PILOT.

PLYMOUTH, INDIANA. WEDNESDAY, MAY 7, 1851. DEMOCRATIC CONTEXHOX FOB THE Ninth Congressional District, Pursuant to authority vested in the undersigned, by the last Congressional Convention, notice is given, that a Convention of Delegates from the several Counties in the District, will be held on Thursday, May 22d, at PLYMOUTH, for the purpose of nominating a Candidate for Congress, to be supported at the August election. S. A. HALL, W. M, HARRISON, JOHN A. GRAHAM, THOS. JERN1GAN. Central Committee. April 23, 1851. Signs of the Times. The leaders of the "Whig party seem to vary a good deal l n opinion as to their nominee for the next Presidency. The friends of Fillmore feel indignant that his claims are so completely overlooked, while Webster, fears that, even with the aid of Federal "blue lights" he never can and votes enough, south o "Mason &. Dixon's line," to elevate him to the station which has formed his thoughts by day nnd dreams by night for the last five-and-twenty years. Sew ard, of New York, who rests his claims upon Free Soilismand Abolitionism, and we know not how many other isms, is doing all he can to increase the bitter animosity existing between his own and Fillmore's friends. Mr. Clay's name is but little mentioned in connection with the Presidency, His waning political fortunes, added to the weight of years, forbid the idea that he will again be a candidate. As far, then, as we can judge by the present "Signs of the times," Gen. Scott will be the "Whig nominee. He, too, like the lamented Taylor, must rest his claims upon his Military achievements, dangerous as they are when paving their wsy to power in Republics, unaided by Civil acquirements. That danger is clearly shown in very country where Gen. Scott has reaped his latest and, perhaps, most ensuring military glory. As a General, the whole country admires the "Hero of Lundy's Lane," and "palsied be that hand," that would pluck one, leaf from the Warrior wreath that encircles his brow; but we hope the day may never again come to this Republic, when the judgment of the American people shall be so dazzled with the tinsel and glitter of military fame, as to forget that the Statesman without Military glory, is far safer to the liberty of our country, than is the Warrior, without Statesmanship, Melancholy Aceident. We learn that a German, who resided near Earl's Mills, in St. Joseph co., was instantly killed on Friday last, by the falling of a tree, while he was engaged in chopping. We were unable to learn the name of the name of the deceased, or further particulars of the sad affair. Land Sales. Some of our readers may be interested in knowing that the lands belonging to the Sinking Fund.in this county, will be be sold tc the highest bidder, in Indianapols, on the 15th of this month, on a credit of five years, with interest. Bids may be sent through Mr. C. H. Re3ve, of this place, (who is the agent for this county,) if presented by the 11th of this month. Further particulars may be obtained on application to Mr. R. "Are Open & Unsettled Accounts! Subject to Taxation, under the new Law?" A gentleman of our place addressed the State Auditor on the above subject, and has politely favored us with the Auditor's reply. We publish it for the benefit of all concerned: "There is no distinction between notes and accounts, the balance due on accounts on the first January, are taxable." A Modern ShylocU. T. J. Bradley, formerly an editor in Quincy, Illinois, recently died in jail at Boston, where he had been confined for debt. The wretch who imprisoned him, was informed that poor Bradley wag in the last stage of consumption, and that imprisonment would hasten his death, but he refused to release him. That haril-hearted creditor may escape justice in this world, but a fearful reckoning awaits him hereafter.

The Democratic Convention For nominating a candidate for Con

at gress from this District, will be held in PLYMOUTH, ON THE 22d of MAY. 03 See the call for the Convention. in another column. The Way Party, On Thusrday evening last, was quite an agreeable affair. The music was in fine tune the supper one of "Shcrland's best" "dancing was kept up all night, til broad day-light, and "All went merry like a marriage bell." Gen. Brady's Funeral. We learn from the Detroit Tribune, that the funeral of the lamented Gen. Brady, was attended by 13,000 persons. Business was suspended, the stores were all closed and notwithstanding the storm, the usual military and religious ceremonies took place at the grave, Murder at Columbus, (O,) Spencer, who killed Parcells a week or two since, in Columbus, (0.,) is wealthy cattle-buyer of that vicinity. The Columbus papers state that the mur der was most unprovoked. Spencer is in jail. The Hungarian Exiles. The President has ordered the lands in Iowa, upon which the Hungarians have settled, to be withheld from sale, as an application will be made at the next session of Congress for a grant of them to those unfortunate exiles. There is a drum now in Boston, that was used it the battle of Bunker Hill. It is the property of Massachusetts, and of course, preserved as a treasure. It was captured from the British. Landholders in Ireland are now shipping paupers to this country, to get clear of paying poor tax. Uncle Sam will soon attend to this matter, RAPID TRAVELING. It is expected that passengers will be conveyed from Madison to New York, in forty-eight hours over the Erie and Ohio roads, and with the assistance of lake navigation between Cleveland and Dunkirk. NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. Mr. W. L. Dunham advertises his new Establishment, the "Plymouth House," and from his former reputation as an accommodating and attentive Landlord, he will do things up right, and render the stay of guests agreeable. Our Postmaster advertises arrival and departure of the Mails. rII. B. Pershing advertises "Dr. Soule's Oriental Sovereign Balm Pills. . . Case, advertises Legal "Notice." Dr. Brown advertises to cure Hernia, or Rupture. Also, Electrical Machine, for sale; and publishes his Professional card. Piatt (J- Joseph, do up their work so well, that the public are crowding them with Jobs, and they want another Jour. They also advertise their Cabinet Shop. . Case, Esq. talks about his Tailoring Establishment, and tells you where you may find him, if you want his services as Justice of the Peace. CO" To Correspondents. "Monitor:" your Poetry has been received. The author's real name must accompany communications. Miss "Mary:" your Poetry is liable to the same objection as "Monitor's" Will you favor us with your reajaame, Miss? J. P. H., Richland township Decline publishing your letter as a communicationwill publish it as an advertisement. Write to us. "An Old Citizen," shall have a hearing next week. Always good always welcome, "Pilgrim;" Your"communication arrived too late for insertion this week. Sensible article, sir; it will appear in our next. "Tyro:" We like to encourage rising genius, but really we can't encourage you to make any more attempts at Poetry. Hour' and 'Plow' don't exactly rhyme, while some other words jingle about as well. Don't send us any more poetry, yet awhile. Can t publish it so "it's no use knocking at the door any more." (XT?" Our new Jail will shortly be completed. One cell will be finished by Thursday next. Gentlemen interested will please take notice. COT A friend writing to us, asks "Where is Plymouth?" Wait till next week we'll tell you all about it.

"The Kehtuckt Flao" published Maysville, Ky. has been received. T. . , T- T . . I J

Sam. Pike, the Editor, is as staunch and reliable a Democrat as ever trod the hos pitable shores of "Old Kentucky." He has done good service for the Democ racy both in Indiana and Ohio, The editorials in the Flag are written with ability selections always good while the flashings of Pike's wit, occasionally light up his broad pages, and give additional zest to his Paper. We are more advanced hi Democracy, fortunately.than our friends in the 'dark and bloody ground,' so we must consent to spare Pike's efficient services. but come when he may, he'll be welcomed back to Hoosicrdom. 03- "Spiteful" indeed ! Why friend f you are mistaken! Our remark was made in the same spirit as yourown in rela tion to outselves, in a spirit of kind ness and "void of all offence." Our mo tive, "we trust, will not be miscon strned." 03"" Iscendaries About. An attempt was made on Thursday night, last, to fire the "Yellow Creek House," in this place. The fire was fortunately discovered in time to prevent any materiul damage. EDITOFvIAL SUMMARY. Livfhj and gossiping stored tcilh the frrsures of a tattling xcorld, and with a epice of mirth, too." A man in Decatur county, (la.) lately sold his farm, and received payment in bank bills; he carefully tied the bills up in the corner of a quilt, which he threw into a wagon among some straw. Having occasion to leave his wagon for a moment, he laid down his lighted pipe, and when he came back the straw, quilt, and farm had disappeared in a blaze. Father Matthew was at Nashville at the latest dates. Thirty horses were consumed by fire last week, at the National Hotel, in Circleville, O. The Erie railroad is finished, and the cars will commence running on the 1st of May. Horace Greeley will be present at the World's fair in London. He will correspond for his paper while absent. Horace is a keen observer, and will make his letters interesting. Rarnum has given $500 to aid the Temperance cause. The Washington Telegraph says that Gen. Lamar, of Georgia, and a Senor Gonzales, of Havana, are the leaders of the Cuba invasion. Judge Ballard, recently elected to Congress from Louisiana, died on the 20th ult. The census of Oregon city, now amounts to 1010. Tavo women stowed themselves away lately, among some barrels on board a vessel from Liverpool to New York, hoping to get their passage for nothing. They could not hold their tongues, and were soon found out. Florida has been in possession of the United States thirty years, and yet has only 80,000 inhabitants. The railroad fever is prevailing to a considerable extent in Pennsylvania, several more railroad charters having been granted. The extra session of the New York Legislature will convene on the 10th of June. Lieut. Hunter, of the U. S. Navy, committed suicide last week, in Philadelphia. The Wabash valley, for general health, for the last few years, will compare favorably with any other valley rn the Union. An Ohio farmer, lately, lost S93 worth of sheep by dogs. Under a late law in that State, he can draw half their value out of the couuty treasury, from the tax on dogs. A lady in one of the Irish courts lately plead her own cause, and showed herself deeply 'learned in the law.' We have lady doctors, lady editors, and lady preachers why not lady lawyers, also? A terrible hurricane passed over Crawford co., Ohio, last week. Large flocks of sheep were totally destroyed. A man named Hill hung himself in jail, at Columbus, (la.) last week. He had just been sentenced to the penitentiary for 2 years. A Shoe manufactory has been established in Charleston, S. C, and is doing a large business. Something new for the South. Com. Barron, who killed Ccm. Decatur in a duel, died at Norfolk, Va on the 21st ult.

Vilsom We; Boston, I U I 1

was found lving in the .uoiion, laieiy rciuseu 10 go horrf and was conveyed to the watehhouse. Meetings have been held in many places in New York, disapproving of the resignation of the Senators in the N. York Legislature. It is said that Shadrach, the runaway slave whose escape caused so much excitement inl Boston recently, has been pnrehased, and will appear as a witness again t the Boston rioters. The next sitting of the New School Presbytery is fixed for the 9th of May, in Madison The Boonsboro (Md.) Whig says that rye, near that place, is in full head. The proceeds of Jenny Lind's five concerts in Cincinnati, amounted to 85,000. She distribntod 83,000 in chari;ies in that city. It has been proposed to send over one of our southern, sleek, well-fd, southern of slaves, to the World's Fair, to contrast with the white slaves in England. Among the curiosities now exhibiting, is a finger from the hand of Time the cover of the box between Hyer and Sullivan, and a drop of blood from a rein of a lump of lead ore. To ascertain the weight of a horse, put your toe under his foot. April 10th. 1SSS, first white settlers entered I Ohio. 1 hat Mate has now a population of nearly two millions. Look out for counterfeit tens on the State female figure on either side of the shield, wirh ! a large X i.i the centre. j Hank of Ohio, having for a visuelle a male and' CAA'AL LAXDS. The casii receipts for sales of land belonging to the Wabash and Erie canal, for the three months ending 31st Marth, amounted to 661J0G30 The. rereinl fur the same nerioil last year were 21 893 32 Increase 40 012 D8 The effect of the above is to increase the value of the. Indiana stocks, which depend upon the canal for interest re imbursement such as the Preferred 5s and Special hs. As the entire line approaches completion Evansville, on the Ohio river, the lands belonging to the Trust lying near it become more valuable and greater demand. It is now almost certain that the assets (including the lands) in the hands of the Trustees will pay for its completion; discharge the $S00,000 loan made py the creditor ol the State of Indiana, and leave a clear net surplus in their hands of over SÖ00, 000, which will be applicable to the payment of so much of the principal of the Canal 5s. The revenues to be derived from the canal when completed will more than pay the iterest thereon. Courting is an irregular active trsnitive verb, indicative mood, present tense, third person, singular number, and agrees with it agrees with all the girls iu town, don't it? A Kcstlcss liccl-Fellow. A gentleman was awakened one evcui:.g bv a conversation iu his bam, and being desirous to know who had invaded his territory at so unreasonable an hour, he took a lantern and quickly opened the door, saw' an old Frenchman very drunk. in the embrace of a young tame bear

which was chained there, and heard some- hut, cooler counsels prevailed; strong thing like the following "dialogue" all condemnatory resolutions were, passed, on one side; "What you want to hug me j lnc Ju ''ke in v i ted to resign, and oor memso for, eh? lie still I tell you what the j hersj of the Legislature requested to have j lyou come to bed wid your d d : himj impeached. The matter is not yet

rough overcoat on, eh? If vou don't lie still I give you one licking." Concluding that the man was doing well enough, the gentleman let him tough it out till morning. Railroads in the United States. The aggregateextent of all railroads in the United States, including those which will be completed durin the present year, amounts in all to no less than ten thousand six hundred and eighteen miles. Adding those which will be entirely completed next year, the total extent will exceed twelve thousand six hundred miles; more than sufficient, if extended in one line, to reach round half the circumference of the globe. CQ Why is the printer the most successful lady's man we have? Because he always succeeds in making au impression. A Gentleman. We considtr every man who evinces a proper regatd for the rights und feeling of others, a gentleman. CHURCH STRUCK BY LGI1TNNG. Danville, P.V., April 23. Methodist church struck by lightning yesterday afternoon. Mr. Geotge I'ensyl, was instantly killeJ. Several others seriou3ly injured. The church was much damaged. Wisconsin Wlicnt Crop. The Milwaukee Free Democrat says We regret to hear, from further and late advices, the most discouraging accounts of the wheat crop throughout the S'ate. It is winter killed in large quantities, and the early drouth has still further depressed expectation of anything like an average yield.

Late from California The most important intelligence by the Prometheus are the particulars of au extensive conflagration at Nevada city.

LThe fire, which is supposed to be the work of an incendiary, originated about 12 o'clock at night, in the ball alley of Gates H Smith, on Cayota steeet. The total loss is estimated at One Million of dollars? A meeting of the citizens wa-s held at 9 o'clock on Wednesday morning, to take, measures to detect, if possible the incendiaries. Great excitement prevailed the citizens determined to execute certain and sudden vengeance on those concerned, if discov ered. A clue has been obtained which it is supposed will lead to the discovery of the perpetrators of this dastardly and destructive act. From the San Francisco Herald, March 15 Since the Last Mail The weather continues very dry, not a single fall of rain worth noting having occurred since the last mail, and there is very little hope entertained that we shall have any rain of consequence this ?eason. Additional efforts are therefore being made, to render the earth dug up in the dry diggings as available as possible. On the whole, the yield of gold in the mines, to the steady persevering miners, continues to be good, and there does not seem any prospect of the mines bing exhausted for a long period to come. Earth which has been twice washed even, on a third and careful washing, gives excellent results to those engaged. Agricultural prospects remain nearly the same as at the ueparture of the mail. The want of rain is a great drawback, and threatens seriously to interfere with the prospect of the crops for the present year. It is, however, said that it will not affect them to the rxtent heretofore feared, and that the yield will be good. Grain it is said, will ripen before the heat of summer " ouU aflect u aml lhe Principal mjury caused by the want of rain will b that the farmers will have to be content with a single crop instead of two, as it is very easy to raise two when there is an average quantity of rain in the winter. Indian affairs are still in the s?me unsitisfactorv condition as at last dates. ; atactica parties oi mutans visu me camp J of the Indian Commissioners at intervals, ut tnere nas Deen no general interview j nor understanding; and in the meantime I t,,crc are continual reports of incursion; of the Indians, depredations upon cattle, occasional murders, &o. Whether the Commissioners will succeed in making a treaty is quite doubtful. Lynch Law, we regret to say, has been inflicted in several instances since the last mail. In one case two men who were detected, on the Consumnes River, stealing horses, were barged at half an hour's notice. They gave their names as James Baxter, of Maine, and Charles Simmons of Mass. The rancheros and mineis possessing property of this kind, have become exceedingly exasperated. In one locality (that where these wo men were hanged) it is said that stock has been stolen to the value of 8100,000, and no mercy will be shown to tnose who are tletected. The great excitement in reference to Stuart and Wildred, has been caused Inorders from Judge Tarson, of the Fourth District Court, citing certain editors to appear before him, and answer for "contempt," in consequence of certain strictures upon his charge to the Grand Jury. The excitement was very great, especially after one of the editors was fined 8300, and refusing to pay, senteneee to close confinement until the ne he paid. The citizens met ex masse, denounced Judge larsor.s course, and some advocated tak ! inS the prisoner from his cell by force. j neci.iea, although most of the excitement nas med away, lhe accused has been taken before the Superior Court of this city, on a writ of habeas corpus, and discharged. Fatal Affray at So .vor a. Four or Five Men Killed Four Mortally Wounded Mr. John White of the Stockton Times, has furnished us with the following account: A gentleman arrived at Stockton on Friday afternoon, having ridden 75 miles in 10 hmrs, anl brought information to the effect that Mr. Joshua Holden, of the firm of Holden & Green of Sonora, with - " menus, had attacked a partv of mi ne's who had commenced digging uua.pioi 0f larill wl,if.l. 4int lrPn,lPman ....... . i . claimed os property, and which was under cuhivation On ifrpq.jent previous occasion?, miners have attemplc( to obtain possession of a cia;m on ti,e lla(. hut? up to tie present -im &ny lncuiy lat may O VVQ"Sen Il3S bePU amic5D'-v settled. Un u ednesday last, howerar, several miners determined fully to test the matter, JJU commenced working the flat. Mr. den was informed of the proceedings, d prepared to resist them. He enlistseveral persons in his cause, amongst whom we are informed were a number of gamblers, and. on Thursday proceeded to attack the squatters. They resisted, one of their party was killed, and three of Mr. Holdcn's men. while several persons were wounded. When our informant left, the excitement consequent upon what had occured was very great, and no doubt was entertained thatstiil more fatal results would ensue. The late Legislature of Ohio enacted a law prohibiting publishers of newspapers from adverting for lotteries.

Paper Carpet. The Cincinnati Nonpareil says, that

a Mr. L. Howard has discovered a pro cess by which carpets can ly prepared from ordinary wall paper, placed upon canvass, and varnisneit; wnicn u says are verv neat and durable, and thev can be afforded at such a low pricer that we think they will come into very extensive use. A carpet of this kind has been put down in Mr. Howard' store for public examination. Fatal Affray. We learn from the Wabash "Express,r that an unfortunate recontre recently occurred at Worthington, Green Co., Ia.r between 6. J. Birrickman, Esq. and' John Mickle, which resulted in the death of the latter. M. asked B. for fifty cents? which he alleged B. owed him. B. invited him to examine the book?, and expressed a willingness to pay him, if any thing was due him, but observed therewas something coming the other way. M.got very angry, and swore he would have the money or take it out of his hide.' M. followed uphisabu5e, and finally assaulted B. with a log of wood; buU while in the very act of hurling it at B's head, B. struck him wilh a handspike. M. fell and died next day. We understand that no blame is attributable, to B,, as it was a clear case of self de fence. The Gazette adds, that Mr. B. is one of the most intelligent and enterprising men in the county, and is deeply pained at what lias occurred. He gave bail ior his appearance at the next Circuit Court, in the sum of $500. A SENSIBLE WHIG. The New Orleans Bc a whig paper, speaking of the no mi nut ior. of Gen. Scott for the Presidency, says: "Gen. Scott is much talked of. lift would make a gallant nominee, hut there are weak points about him tender spots, which cannot be touched without making his friends wince, and which his enemies would rub and gall with unmerciful cruelty. Invasion of Culm. The following is a late telegraphic dispatch on this subject. Washington, April 25. President Fillmore, under the apprehension that a military expedition is being fitted out in the United States with the intention of invading Cuba, has issued a proclamation warning all who lull engage in such expedition that they will thereby subject themselves to penalties denounced against uch offenders, and will forfeit their claims to the protection of this Government, or any interference on their behalf, no matter to what extremities they are reduced in consequence of these illegal proceedings. He exhorts all good citizens to discountenance and prevent niy such enterprise, and finally calls upon the Civil and Military officers of the Government to use every effort in their power to bring to trial and punishment every such offender aeainst the laws of the country. The time spent on their cultivation is in no sense of the word wasted. They contribute to our pleasure; they add to our knowledge of nature; they unfold to us the mysteries of the beautiful, and tend to humanize and elevate the mind. A woman never appears more truly in her sphere, than when she divides her time between her domestic avocations, and the culture of flowers. If our fair friends wish to have the flush of health on their cheeks, and the rich rose-leaf lint on their lips, let them spend an hour or two each day in the open air, inhailing the fragrance, while employed in training and cultivating their flowers. Flowers We hope thatonr fair friends ivill not, at this season, ovelook the delightful employment ofcultivating flowers. Every one may have a few, nad the taste, once acquired, it will not readily be relinquished. A woman destitute of a lore for flow ers, seems to us a mistake of nature. The delicate, the fragile, and the beautiful, should have sympathies with all in nature that possesses the same qualities. Stoatsi lUr.xt Knee CCFCapt. Ward's Steamer, the Ocean has been racing for some time pist between Cleveland and Huffalo with the Empire State, the officers which had boasted that theirs was the fastest steamer on the Lake. Pnblir nntiro xr j iven. fo that no passengers should be onboard but tliose who were willing to risk the tonseduences. and Capt. Ward commanded his ow n boat They made Fome four or five trips in company, the Ocean always coming out ahad, nntill at last the Engineer of the Empire State acknowledged the corn," and the Ocean returned to Detroit to resume her regular trips to IJiiffalo. The shortest time between Buffalo ard Cleveland was 10 hours and 48 minutes. .$' B. Register SHARP M'Elvy the tailor, who bought the prize ticket to Jenny Lind's first concert in Cincinati, is one of the lew men in the world who are ns sharp as Barnum. The way he worked things was this for some days before the concert he went amonc: his friends betting ten dollars witi. this one, twenty dollars with that one and so on, until he had a thousand dollars bet that he would bur the priie ticket. The ticket M as knocked down to him at five hundred and seventy-five dollars, thus leaving him four hundred aiid twenty-five dolhrs to pocket. 31atlii07i Cour.