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Marshall County Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1855-1859, 1856-11-27

ris, not SO large, nor so expensively decora-
ted, but far more beautiful On one side
of it are the Trinkhaus or Drimkhall and
Conversation House; on the other, the lit
long avenues, and whole acres of grass
plais, bordered with flowers, and interper-
sed with beautiful walks. In the midst
there is little temple where a band, sta
toned in the afternoon and evenings. make
such delicious music as one hears bui once
in lifetime There are long rows Of
shops, or rather booths, under the trees,
where all the richest and rarest merrhan-
disc in the world dazzle the eyes and tempt
The pockets of the stranger. Hundreds q
beautiful women and distinguished men
from all lands were promenading these
lovely walks or sitting in litlle groups hero
and there slipping ccaee or discussing ices.
Princes and Princesses, Duhes and Duch-
esses, Lords and Ladies, all busy in the
pursuit of pleasure-all seeking bat what
few fnd.
We mingled with the crowd, at one mo.
ment listening to the thrilling music, at an
other dazzled by some regal costume, and
tie next carried away by beauiiful face
As The sun went down and the shadows
grew darker under the old trees, the crowd
increased to thousands. Darker and dark.
er grew the shadows, DINNER and DINNER
the outlines of the mountains. Yet the
sweet music sounded on and the splendid
concourse foated by till the fair forms and
radiant faces were veled by the gray gloom
of twilight. Then, as by enchantment,
thousand lamps flashed up around U.s.
cleaning among the green leaves, cluster.
ing around the fair flowers, flaming along
the avenue, ornamenling the houses, till
the whole place looked like gorgeous Wis.
ion.
Fair Baden-Baden. what art thou, with
thy wondrous beauty, thy overAowing life.
and Thy surprising gaiety? Art thou an
oasis in the great world where the children
of men forget their sorrows, and the fow.
ers of hope bloom forever? All, no: many
sad heat mingles with Thy laughing re.
velers, and bitter tears fall in thy fair places
and old memories of the loved and the lost
haunt thy lighted paIaces--for tie souls
garments are of It's own weaving. and
pleasure is not always born of beauty.
SARAH L. BOLTON.
Marshall County Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1855-1859, 1856-11-27
SDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 1856.

posing one Pope and electing another. But
it was impossible TO associate that which
existed in the fifteenth century with the
plaster and glaring whi.ewash which COW
ers the old walls. Why will not the young
Present leave the old Past alone? Why
will the foolish world pull out its gray
hairs and disfgure its wrinkeled face with
whitewash and paint? When will people
cease to destroy that which is beautiful and
holy, by associations, because it has been
touched by the finger of Time?
From the terrace between the Cathedral
and the river, which is called Die Pfatz.
there is one of the lovcliest views in the
world. The broad blue Rhine stretching
away into the dim distance like summer
sea; the fine old city clustered round both
its shores; the gray Jura on one si1le, the
Black Forest on the ether. and all covered,
or rather crowned With soft veil ofbluc
haze, make loyelier picture than painter
ever portrayed. We could have stald there
forever: but we had arranged 10 start for
Strasburg at eleven and our moments were
precious. wish now that we had remain
ed another day to see the Museum and
Library The former contains collection
of Holbein's paintings, and The latter man,
interesting manuscripts and autographs,
amongs which are those Of Luther Erasmus
and Melancthon. We took the cars al
eleven and arrived at Strasburg at five;
stopped at the "Hotel de la Vignette," din
ed la .fomchette, and hurried out to see
the Cathedral description of which, with
its wonderful clock, will give you in nv
next.
Marshall County Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1855-1859, 1856-11-27

joiner in Edinburgh, Scotland, has communica-
ted to one of the newspapers the process by which,
he alleges, he has discovered the long sought for
perpetual motion. The invention is stated to be
constructed of size sufficient drive all machine
~ at no greater expense than little oil. Accord
ing to the inventors description, the machine is
wheel propelled by weights rising when the wheel
turns to the angle of fortyfve, and leaving three.
fourths of the wheel empty. There are four weights
or balls, two ofwhich always working the Wheel
and the other two are the center axel, ready to
gil the place ofthe others when they bring the
wheel to the plumb, and before it loses its power
The one ball at the bottom rises to the axe when the
other comes to the top, and so on.
Marshall County Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1855-1859, 1856-11-27


A VISIT TO Mas. JAsEs X. PoLK.--Ore
of the many pleasing iIsiden.s (says the
Nashville Unioa) of the ecent Convention,
was the well.conceiyed ad appropriate vi.
sit, on Monday evening lst, OF the various
military companies, esco'ed by the Union
Guards, to the residenceof the estimablc
relict of the late Presiden James K. Polk.
The companies approache the grounds by
the main entrance on Chrch street, and
filed through the yard, VII marked pre-.
cision and decorum, payg their respects
and passing out in the san order in which
they entered. Such mansstations of res.
pect were no less appropate on the part
of the military than they ,re gratifying to
the distinguished lady. be Union adds:
''Haviug been so mucideniiicd with
public life, and partaken sdilly of the sen.
timents of her iIlus;rious lsband, for long
years the pride and suppd Of the Demo.
cratic party. j. is but l.ural that she
should continue to feel lelv interest in
the success of the Democr;y and the con.
seqnent ascendeney of its lnciples. But
whilst she is a cordial wellisher for the
triumph Of our party on Ii and all other
occasions, she maintains iniolate that la.
dy-like reserve and abstinoce from all
overt political action. so booming to one
of her age and positi,l in tn esteem Of the
American people irresp speciiv, of party. We
trust that she may bd long pared by the
decree of a kind Providence noble speci-
men ofour country-y ypmen, adorn soeie-
ty with her accomIishmenis and virtue.
and as surviving lif between her disiin.
guished husband andthe generation that is
coming after him."
DTCaptain Jofnsng wants to ak rou one
question:
"Well propel it den-'g
"Wbat am de reason IA. our Massa Fremont.
Massa Garrison, Missu5 kelley. Massa Greely. of
our belubbed Republic&l party, am ike well con.
Quoted passenger train d. the Pittsburge Ft- Wayne
and Chicago RailroadY'
"Well, now Ike, If Jou isn't one Of the curliess
woolly heads in dis pArty,I would't say it. But
niggah,I answer de question. Our parry am Ike
lie passenger train cuise day carry so many dead
heals from all dc other parties"
''Wel, Johnsing. If you isn't de greenest niggah
lat ebber wor wooel You is worthless You caa't
spell good enough for school 'xaminer. Nov,
ell you the reason why our party am like well
conducted passenger train on Railroad, Gaze we
lab good cow-catcher on the front. Yaw. Yawrt
Snow, Ike, gives dat up. You is a perfec
chool-house ofa nigger, benches and all.''-CoR-
;tifufion. -
Marshall County Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1855-1859, 1856-11-27

Since the election, the hog men are beginning to
talk about here. There are some eastern men here
now that would buy at GO to S. IS, for early de-
livery, but there are few fat hogs now in the coun
try, as all commenced feeding late. The prices
may be set down here at s. so to s. IS and Sc as
the opening price for the season.-Ind;snepeEs Le-
cemotiue.
Marshall County Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1855-1859, 1856-11-27
THE MELODY OF WATER.

BY PHILA EARLE.
There is melody and music,
In the soft down falling rain,
As it patters gently, sadly,
Mournfully upon the pane;
In the drops that slowly trinkle,
From the rocks with moss o'ergrown,
In their sad and solemn dripping,
In a sweet, harmonious tone.
In the clear springs crystal waters,
In the old well all alone,
We Oft fancy loving whispers,
Sweetly sing to us of home:
In the fountains merry gushings-
In each leaping little rill-
In the rivulets that sparkle,
On each mountain side, and hill.
There is music, witching music,
In the brooklets gentle flow;
In the streamlet's dreamy murmurs,
Purling softly, sweet and low;
In the broad, and winding river,
As it wends its winding way
Through the bright and sunny meadows,
Smiling, as a summers day.
In the playful, wayward ripples,
On a bright lakes silver breast,
Tranquil in its sylvan beauty,
Soothing one to quiet rest;
Or one where the bright waves gather,
High and fearless, in the air,
Dasbing rudely 'gainst each other
Oh, there's richest music there.
There is wild, unearthly music
In Niagara's awful rush,
Deafening -terrible-terrifc-
Morta.s list, with silent hush,
And with spirits awed, and fearful,
To those strains, majestic, grand
And they know those strings, so mighty,
Ne'er were tuned by mortal hand.
There is music in the ocean,
Where the pillows hoarsely roar,
Where the wild waves meet together,
And 80 madly lash the shore.
In their angry, restless foamings,
In their deep and sullen means;
Music's mystic spirit fingers
There is heard her magic tones.
Marshall County Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1855-1859, 1856-11-27

1.-THE Jersey City Telegraph is decidedly
funny paper. Here is a good story original with
it:
Ayoung gentleman of estimabIe character and
extonded requirements seriously injured in the
legs last Sunday night, by trying to take home two
ladies at once. The flesh about his ankles was
completely worn OF by the ladies' hoops-of course
his pants were ruined.
Marshall County Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1855-1859, 1856-11-27

THE PURSUIT OF HAPPINESS.
The warm forms of life be tried,
That minister to mans delight,
In soft desire, or sterner pride,
By day or night.
He taught the festal hours to swim
Upon the tide of song and cup;
Aspleasure to the goblet's brim,
Came floating up.
Each manlier sport he knew, when need
Of nerve was there, or skillful grace;
And fearless upon flying steed
Provoked the chase.
With Science here his mind was filed;
He learned the tongues of other climes,
Or in poetic fit distilled
His brain in rhymes.
Fair woman fixed his fond desire,
Until his foolish heart became
As brought too close unto the fire,
Burnt by the fame.
But still he found that human bliss,
Though bright when caught, had ready wing;
And felt in fortunes sweetest kiss
Some bitter thing
The goblet lost its rubyjoy,
And weary science veiled her face;
And oft repeated scenes could cloy
Fen in the chase.
And raven locks grew thin and gray,
And bloom and blossom faded by,
And slowly died the light away -
From beauty's eye.
He sought, mid shifting grief and bliss
A bosom strung with answ'ring tone;
Though many friends were round IN this,
He was alone.
He met with ont WIG, more than men
Reflected both his love and thought;
He linked his life to hers, and then
Gained what he sought.
For there he found, as still he ranged
Der realms of nature and Of art,
An earthly good that never changed,
In woman's heart.
The heart of womanl worn and bare,
The words have passed from tongue to
tongue,
Till the tired listener turns him where
New themes are sung.
Though stale the phrase, no phrase can tell
How fresh remains the blessing given;
From day to day the mamma fell,
But fell from Heaven.
Sohe, more firmly than before,
The earth in holy musing trod,
When signed the mystic bond which bore
The seal of G cd!
Marshall County Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1855-1859, 1856-11-27

SEPTEMBER 18th.
This morning we visited the Protestant
church Of st. Thomas to see the monument
of Marshal SAKE. 1t is one Of the most
beautiful allegor;es in marble ever saw
The Marshal, surrounded by the emblems
and trophies of hundred victories, is seen
descending into the tomb, which is opened
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1856-02-14

FIRE AND MELANCHOLY LOSS OF LIFE
The Whithy { Canada West) Reporter
records the following heart-rending case :
"a fire broke out in the dwelling
house of Mr.. Richmond, Prince Albert,
on Saturday morning, which. we are
sorry to record, was attended with a mel
Ancholy loss of life.
1.-The flames had enveloped the entire
building before the inmates, who were all
in bed, became aware Of the fact, and,
terror stricken, each on awakening rush
ed from the fury ofthe flames with the
instinct Of self-preservation. When it
was discovered that one of the daughters
yet remained in the house, young man,
named Foley. who had stopped at Mr..
Richmond's that night, dashed through
the flames to rescue the sleeping girl F; but,
painful to relate, neither came out alive,
both having met frightful death in the
destructive conhagration.
daylight presented frightful spec
tacle to the agonizing sight Of the afflict-
ed family, the charred trunks of two hu.
man beings. with tho bones protrudng
through the blackened flesh, being the
only remains ofthose who but few hours
before enjoyed health and happiness a
mong them without thought on the fate
which awaited them so near The cir
cumstances are rendered still more dis
tressing by the fact that the young coup
Ie who thus met an untimely end were
engaged to be married the ensuing week" I"
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1856-02-14

TUcKAHoEs.-An old Virginian, fresh
from the sod, has given us the origin Of
this title given 10 the people Of that State.
1t appears, that in times past, one of the
sons of this noble State, being minus the
required implements for working his farm,
took occasion one night to appropriate one
of his neighbor's Hoes to his own use,
without due consent; search was made,
and the property found upon the premises
ofthe purloiner, whereupon a suit was ms
tituted, and heguilt being proven, the cul-
prit, in his own vindication, stated to the
Court that he did not steal the Hoe, but
that he only "tuck IT, which at once clear
ed the prisoner. and ever after, Virginians
were known by the sObriquet Of, Tuck
a. Hoes"
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1856-02-14
Special Message Of Gov. Chase.

Gov. Chase's special Message to the
General Assembly of this State, accom-
paying a communication from certain
gentlemen holding official positions in
Kansas, is written in spirit of one that
holds it sacred duty to render that aid to
the oppressed Of sister State He urges,
the General Assembly of Ohio, to instruct
our Senators and Congressman to, so far
as in their power, to renderaid to the free
SIalemen in Kansas, who are being down
trodden by the Border-rulhans Of Missou-
ri. This gang of desperadoes and law
defyers, have introduced into the Legisla.
lures OF Southern States, propositions to
raise troops and furnish money to force
slavery into Kansas, and great numbers Of
arned men have, at present writing, col
lected upon the borders of Kansas, armed
to the teeth, for the purpose of numbering
the Freestate people and destroying their
property. Whatshould the Governor ola
free State do, but to grant to the citizens
Of Kansas all the aid within his power, for
the suppression Of such murdcrous acts as
have and are about to be carried to much
further extent. Il is hoped that our Leg
islature will act wisely upon this subject,
and in accordance with the advice of our
Governor. do all in their power to give the
asked for aid. What would the people Of
Ohio do, should her sistor States, Virginia
and Kentucky venture to plant tho black
flag OF Slavery upon her territory, against
her own free will? Methnks there would
such storm arise in our noble State,
as would cause the very earth to tremblc.
at tsuch an outrage, "Wsr to the teeth"
you'd be the outcry, and the noble sons
Of tic Buckeye State, would maufuly ro-
pei such damnable proceeding, as would
make those sinks Of human bondage quail
before their mighty arms.
We cheesfully commend the course Of
Gov. Ci.ase, in this noble cause, and hope
that the feelings of humanity may be SO
aroused in the breast OF the members of
our Legislature, as to call forth free ac-
quiassehce with the language and mean.
ing Of our Goyernor.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1856-02-14
The Press,

There are men, and we regret to say we
have some in our midst, who would pre-
vent the freedom of the Press and would
place the gag upon the only safeguard OF
a public's good. What, we ask, would
become of a nation without the freedom of
the Press :? Despotism, Ignorance, and
Degradation would take the place of Equal
Laws, Education and Religion Our now
free and independent States, guided by the
voice of their sovereign people, would be
down-trodden by Monarchy, guided by the
few who wear The coronet, and the mass
become poor dwelling slaves for the
Sirs this, and Lords that, and the Lord
only knows who, if the Press is gagged.
Our School Houses and Churches, would
be turned into places of revelry, and de-
bauch, and our own happy land from north
to south, and from east TO west would be-
come wide watse, and be made the row.
ing place of the Banditti and murderer.
With these facts before you, how can a
freeman advocate the muzzling of the
Press. This nightly giant gives life,
liberty, happiness, intelligence, and wealth,
to millions; she is the rudder of the shin
OF Nations; the beacon light that shines
forth to direct the mind that is stranded
upon the ocean of life, to the harbor of in
telligence. The press is the lever that
moves the business world, and without her,
time itself would cease TO be, and the
black clouds of ignorance would hover
overthis mightynaton. Oh! man, beware
ere you cause this sad and fearful day to
come to pass, by interfering with the free
dom of the Press.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1856-02-14

The Baltic FLgRr.--Tho London
Globe gives. as nearly as possible. an &C.
curate list Of The Baltic ncet or 1856. II
is 10 consist Of thirty.eight line OF battle
ships aud heavily.Ormed rrigalos, mount.
ing 2,8l2 guns; eighteen corvelles and
Slea'n'irisales, mounting SOC guns; TWEEN.
ty smaller steamers, with l06 guns; sew.
enieen despatch gunboals, with 10 guns,
three floating batteries, with SO guns;
four heavy mortar ships, mounting al
piece4; 1877 gnnboats aud mortar. boats
carrying Two heavy pieces Of ordnance
on an average. There will be store.
ammunition ship, hospital ship. and q
floating factory. Total, 243 shipsofwari
oil. with the exception OF store shin
and hOspiial-sbip, propelled by steam.
Total guns 1867.
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LATEST FROM EUROPE.
Arrival of the Persia.

NEW ! DIRK, Feb. 8.
Tho hew steamer Persia arrived at hel
berth about hall past O'Clock. She
brings dates up TO The Goth ut., one week
| later.
The peace prospects are apparently
progressive, but some days must eIapse
before the preliminares can be signed.
The Gar has ordered Gortschekoif 10
suspend hostiIties in the Crimea.
Ru'Sla's sincerity is as much doubted
as on lormer occasions, but the appear.
ances are all fair and apparently straight
forward, The order to cease hostilities
has been given by the Gear without &ait.
ing for formal armiStios, although it is
rumored that an armislice has been
agreed upon for three months. France.
England and Austria continue to accord,
although il is loreseen, that grave ques-
tons must arise during The negotiations
for peace,
No place of meeting has yet been deci-
ded upon, but Il despatch received on
Friday, the authenticity of which is
doubted, says that il will be either Paris
or London, and also that Baron Brunow
will be the Russian plenipolenliary. 1t
will be at least the Cd Of February before
all preiminarieS and signatures are ap.
pended to the agreement TO meet.
In meantime conSols are up, they had
reached 81. Closed Friday at 9Os@
cog Money slightly easier.
LIVERPOOL, Jan, 25.- Richardson.
Spence ~ Co., quote Western Canal 40s /;
Ohio 42s. Wheat rather improved in
demand, al los, 6d,Ol3 for white. In.
dian Corn is 81. lower; mixed yellow
38c. Cd; white nominally 43s. Provis,
ions quiet with but little change.
LONDON, Jan. 25.--The London Daily
News learns on undoubled authority,
that the preliminary treaty Of peace will
be signed probably before Tuesday, and
certainly before the meeting of the Par
lament An armistice will be concluded
immediately. The signing OF The prelm.
naries aud The negotiations. with the view
10 final comprehensive treaty, will be
commenced forthwith. " 4
The News further learns that itsfsthe
determination OF the allied powers 10 ex-
efcise to the fullest extent the right re-
served TO them by The 9th article of the
Austrian proposals, to bring forward ad.
diIional stipulations for the general wei.
leEs oil Europe. 4, '
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Notice of Partition.
Peter, 8. Davis, In the court Of Commo
vs.. Pleas, in and for Jackso

Peter, g. Davis, In the court Of Common
49, vs.. Pleas, in and for Jackson
LiHaIeth Watcrs,t Co Ohio. In Partition,
and others. Elizabeth Walters, wife
OF Nathaniel Walters, of Galia county, Ohio.
Johns D.vis, Jane jenkins, wife of David ]
Jenkins, aud Albin S Davis, of Mcigs county :.
ONO, MalGarer Jones, wife OF Thomas N. Jopc,
anu sa'ah Evans, wi of Evan D. Evans Of
Jackson county, Ohio, and Mary Edwards, wife
oi Ld"ard Edwards, of Cincinnati Ohio, and Mar
sareI Lawrence, OF Gallia county, Ohio, will take
notice, that on the oh day Of February, A. ID
le'O, petition was filed against them in Ibe
Court of Common Peas in and for jackson
county, Ohio, by Peter y. Davis, and is now
pending, wherein the said Peter S. Davis dc.
mandH partition Of the following real estate, stu.
attd nJackson caunty, Ohio, to WIT. The Ia
hati OF the Northwest quarter Of section 5. town.
snip i range seventeen; containing eighty fonr
acres, more or less. Aud that at the next tern,
OF snld court Application will be made by the said
leGr s. Davis, ioran order that partition NAV be
made of said premises ~
Fe0 I, le56-46 6w. PETER s. DAVIS
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The Senator Question,

We learn from the Columbus papers,
that the Republicans recently held eau.
Gus, and adopted the following resolu'
ton: .....
ResOlued, That we agree to adjourn to
Wednesday evening, the eth day of Feb
ruary next, and then meet and go into a
nomination for United States Senator,
without debate, and that we will abide by
and will support the nomination then
made.
As there undoubtedly will be several
Candidates for nomination, it has been
suggested to us that W. B. Thrall, would
give greater general satisfaction to the
of Ohio, than any other gen.
tleman that has been spoken Of as a can
didate for nomination.