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Marshall County Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1855-1859, 1856-05-22

HONESTY AND TRUsT.-The following
pleasant anecdote is from Chances and
Glimpses,' new book by DR.. Harriet X
Hunt, who was once a teacher in Boston:
A cousin of mine in Charlestown having
passed away, it became proper that should
attend her funeral. 1t was school after
noon; did not dismiss the scholars, and,
as they always disliked monitor, | hit
upon the following plan of leaving them
placed in the chair the large old fashion
ed slate, Git had been my father's) wrote
on it the name of the scholars in the order
in which they sat; arranged the needle
work and reading-far | always had some
interesting work read aloud by some elder
pupil every afternoon and then said, Now,
children, when the clock strikes five, leave
your seats orderly, go to my chair, and
place on the slate, by each of your names
n unit for good behavior, and cross for
bad. When return shall anxiously look
at the slate, and in the morning when you
are all assembled, | VIII read the list a
loud that everything may be confirmed
But trust, in you!' On my return | visit
cd the school room, and found but one cross
on the slate, and that where least expect
ed it. appended to the name of beautiful,
open, bright, brave child who then prom
ised much for the world-the fact of her
having rich parents being her greatest
drawback. She was the last child in school
/ should have thought capable of any mis-
conduct. Well, the next morning came;
the list was read, it proved truthful; but
when came to this name said, My dear
child, you must explain; why is this?-
what did you do?' Looking up to me with
those soleful eyes. and speaking with sole
full tone, which ever made her an object OF
soleful interest, she replied, Il laughed a
loud laughed more than once; couldn't
help it, because q slate was keeping SCHOOL,
Marshall County Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1855-1859, 1856-05-22
Relics of the Olden Time.

I VIM. Barclay, Esq, United States SUI
perintendent of the Marine Hospital now
being erected in Hamtramck, near this city,
has handed me some of the relics of by
gone ages, found by the Norkmen in exca-
waiting for the basement of the building
The hospital is located on the ground where
the mighty chief Pontiac and his numer
Gus forest warriors lay encampcd during
the siege of Detroit, and at the battle of
Loody Bridge, which was within a few
hundred yards of it, on the margin of the
Detroit River, where the bridge then, and
till within few years past, crossed the
Bloody Run, then called Parents Creek.
| Among the relics is fine silver medal
with head Of the king of France, proba-
bly, that of Louis Nv. 1t is in a state of
excellent preservation. The medal is such
as is worn by the chiefs There is also a
silver wristlet or band, and silver gorget
such as is worn as an ornament on the neck
or breast, silver broa"h, DC. There is
also scalping knife, nearly destroyed by
rust, a steel instrument to strike fire with,
a small poi-gun stone pipe, and guam
tity of wampum. There is also the le-
mains of small tin cup, which was found
on the heal of the skeleton, and a covered
copper kettle, which was found upon the
body. The kettle contained the wampum,
pipe, medal, breach, &C., and also the leg
of bird. The body of the bird had, of
course, persisted. Other articles were
doubtless buried with the chief, but have
not yet been found 1t has always been,
and yet is, customary with these nomadic
tribes to make provision for the long jour
ney of the dying red man to the land of the
kitche- Manitou. The cup was to drink
from on his weary way; the kettle to boil
his bird or other food; the silver ornaments
and wampum to decorate his person when
he crossed the great river ard entered the
spirit land.
In the red mans happy hunting grounds
Oh the distant shore, bows and arrows and
other weapons are not needed, but were
sometimes buried with the Indian to enable
him to provide subsistence OH the wav.
At the end of his long journey all sorts
of game can be taken with the hand; the
trees are laden with delicious fruits; It's the
red mans paradise; the beautiful, black
eyed maidens, in perpetual youth, forever
smile on the red warrior who has bravelv |
fallen in the battle for the good of his peo-
pie.
Is 1t not to be regretted that the last rest
ing place of these old warriors of Pontiac,
who sleep on the field of their glory. should
be disturbed by the advancing tide of the
pale-faces?
HAMTRAMcK.-( Free Press)
Marshall County Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1855-1859, 1856-05-22
A Capital April Fool Hoax.

AS the Chronicle train was OH its down
trip to this city yesterday, an accident oc
CURED that caused no little amusement tC
the passengers. As the train was APP
preaching the eight mile station, lady
quite elegantly attired, with a lovely bo-
quet of wild flowers in hand, and face con.
cealed from view by handsome veil, was
discovered standing on the platform. The
train was ordered to stop, of course, to
take III the fair pasSenger--and stop it did
The gallant conductor Immediately Jump
ed out upon the platform, and cried out as
usual, call aboard at the same time rails
ing his hat and politely extending his hama
to help the lady aboard. She, however,
did not recognize his gallantry, but stood
dumb and motionless as statue. The as
tonished conductor advanced, involuntari-
" raised the veil, when 10! instead of a
face of female flesh and beauty, the words
"April Fool inscribed on a black eight
wood chunk" met his astonished vision :
He started back, gave the signal to be off
with unusual violence, exclaiming TO the
innocent engineer in a stentorian voice:
"Who the told YOU to stop at this
station?''
The sequel to the story was richer than
the foregoing When the Mississippi train
came along a few hours later, the conduct
or observed female figure standing on the
middle of the track, apparently going to-
ward the city. The train was on de-
scending grade, consisted of eight cars
pretty we'll loaded, and was going with
considerable speed Conscious of all this
the conductor had the whistle sounded flu
riously and shrilly, yet the figure moved
not. She must be deaf, thought the con
ductor, and ordered to slacken speed and
sound another alarm, but the woman still
stood in the direct path of the fire. breath
ing locomotive; while the distance between
the two was becoming rather uncomforta-
bly, decreased.
Now, really alarmed, the conductor
shouted to shut the brakes hard down, and
shut off steam; but it was too late The
cars would not stop, and terrible to relate;
the cow-catcher caught the supposed wo
man and tossed her full twenty feet off, to
the horror of the passengers, and the I'M
disguised terror of assistant superintend
ent, conductor and engineer, floating thro
whose brains were uncomfortable visions
Of inquest, grand jury, solicitor, etc.
When the train stopped, they hurried with
paid checks and throbbing hearts, TO the
spot where the poor unfortunate rested, and
10! it was the same bit Of wood, with the
same april Fool stamp that so troubled
the Citroelle conductor. Just then mer-
ry peal of laughter came from the neigh
boring wood, and bevy of girls were seen
enjoying something very much 1t turned
out that they were the clever actors of the
double hoax, and they are entitled to
premium for the success of their inycn-
ion.-Er.
Marshall County Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1855-1859, 1856-05-22
Beware of women who Worship dress

Beware of women who worship Dress
In niae cases out of ten such women is
without a single redeeminy qualification
Dressy people arc those who lack brains
and education, and cheat themselves into
the belief that the world is admiring their
gewgaws, forget that their heart is untena-
ted by single womanly emotion. A man
who is attracted by mere dress is undescr-
wing of the name, and is dear bargain e.
ven to the fool who entraps him. Young
ladies who expect TO catch a husband by
means of a f1ounced skirt, and Mechin col
lars, should try the virtue of ability and
conscientiousncss before their folly consign
them to the ranks of spinsterdom Extrav-
agant people a.e never generous. The one
who pays thirty dollars for silk dress is
just the person to repulse with contempt
the pauper who applies to her for broken
food. The largest hearts are not those that
pulsate beneath morc antique courage
not by good deal. Young men who con
template matrimony will please take no
ticc.
Marshall County Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1855-1859, 1856-05-22
Cardinal Principles of the Democratic
PARTY,

/. Equal and exact justice to all mcn of what
ever State or persuasion, religious or political.
.. Peace, commerce and honest friendship with
all nations; entertaining alliance with none.
3. The right of States and Territories to admin
istcr their own domestic affairs.
4. Freedom and equality; the sovereignty of the
people, and the right of the majority to rule when
consttutionally expressed
>. Economy in the public expcnditures-and a
sacred preservation to public fats
e. Freedom of religion, freedom of the press,
and general diffusion of useful information.
I. Opposition to all secret political organizations,
and all corruption in politics.
:. a sacred preservation of the Federal Con
stitution, al;d no religious tests for office.
3. No bigotry, or prize of cast, or distinction of
birth among American citizens.
10. Respect and protection for the rights of al.
IL. The preservation of the naturalization laws,
and the right of all to the public domain and the
protection of the American Government.
II. Opposition to all chartered monopolies.
13. Common brotherhood and good will to all
especially to those of the household of faith
Marshall County Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1855-1859, 1856-05-22
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OF THE
INDIiNi State SENTINEL.
Te the Democracy of Indiana.

lie Undersigned having purchased from Messrs
olhln Norman. the establishment of the INDI
ANA STATE SENTINEL and having encaord
Mag Alexander +. Morrison. gentleman well
known te the democracy of Indiana as one of tb,.
abicSt and most ACCOMPLISHED political writer's in tn,
State, to take charge of the editorial d.partmcp, f
the paper until after the presidential election, would
respectfully call tho attention Ofthe Democracy of
Indiana To the necessity and import: nee of susfaip
ing, by liberal and increased patronage a Demo-
cratic aperat this central point. The present time
is particularly suspicious for the commencement of
subscriptions A session of congress which promis
es to be Of the most important as well as one of
the most stormy that has ever assembled, is now
convened at Washington. and its action and debates
will he looked for with he most intense interest,"
During the coming year, also, the people of IAdana
VIII pc called upon to vote for President and to
elect State ticket Legislature and congressman
The canvass promises to be an exciting one and
the result one of the highest importance TO the State
and Nation. I'm this canvass the SENTINEL will
as heretofore, be found battling manfuv and with
all the power it can command, in the ranks of the
National Democracy.
I'm addition to politics, the SENTINEL will con-
tam the latest news, fOre On and domestic by tele
graph express and mails up the hour of going to
press Especial attention will be paid TO the local
news OF our own State-a fact which should com
mend IL to every citizen of Indiana The latest re-
ports OF our own and foreign markets will also be
gwen.
he new proprietors ofthc SENTINEL. are not
eh'rei. unknown to the Democracy Of Indiana
one ofthem having been formerly connected with,
the SENTINEL, and the other having for several
years occupied prominent position before the peo-
pie of the State
- The paper has never had that support from the
Democrats OF Indiana which il should have had TO
render 1t as efficient for the party as was intended
that it should be. And all we now ask of then, -
to give it trial-prove it-and aid us to make such
battle as shall tell upon the Fusion, Know Moth
ing Black Republican forces.
We reSpectfully ask our Democracy friends, and
especially Democratic postmasters. throughout the
STATE to aId us IN increasing the subscriptions of the
SENTINEL, and thereby extending its useful
Marshall County Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1855-1859, 1856-05-22
X NJ. BROWN. k Z. BANTER
BROWN e. BAXTER,
DEALERS
STOW E = .
AND MANUFACTURERS OF
Tin, Shect-Iron and Coppcrware.

NNTOULD MOST RESPECTFULLY IN
wv form the citizens of Marshall County, that
they are now under full Roadway, and are prepared
To furnish any article in their line, shade lower
than customers have heretofore been in the habit of
paying, and perhaps little lower than any other es-
adjustment in this part of Northern Indiana.
We are practical workmcn ourselves, and manlI-
facturc our own wares of the very best of stock.
and as we intend making it permanent business
perhaps for life customers may rest assured that
we will sell them none but good and CHEAP articles.
The Ladies shall be promptly waited upon and
can have any article in our line manufactured or re-
paired to ORDER and short notice.
We shall adopt rs an invariablc rule-no disap-
poinfments when work il promised.
shop two doors SC eth of the brick store, at the
sign of '1fn shop" across the side walk.
RAGS and most articles of country Produce tai
ken i'm exchange. Call and see us
Ilymonth, Nov. ~. 1850 ply.
Marshall County Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1855-1859, 1856-05-22
4 MINISTER ENR,pp,ssrn- corr,

y MINISTER EMBARRAsSED.--A CORES
pendent of the Cincinnati GozeNe states
that an estimable, yet very modest clergy
man, in Pitsburg, Pa, lately married Ia
dy with whom he received the substantial
dowry of $4,000, and fair prospect for
more. Shortly afterward, while occupying
the pulpit, he gave out hymn, reading the
first four verses, and was proceeding TO
read the fifth, commencing,
Forever let my grateful heart"
when he hesitated, banked and exclaimed:
"Ahem! the choir will omit the fifth verse, "
ard sat down. The congregation, attract
ed by his apparent confusion, read the verse
for themselves, and smiled audibly as they
read:
"Forever let my grateful heart
His boundess grace adore,
Which gives ten thousand blessings now,
And bids me hope for more
Marshall County Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1855-1859, 1856-05-22
"BY Hook OR by Crook. have oft,

"BY Hook OR by Crook. u have often
heard that Hook and Crook were two IA
nous surveyors of London; and that after
the city had been desolated by the plague,
and the great fire about the year 1866, it
was by the aid of Hook or Crook, most of
the titles to property were established and
the old land marks were renewed. Every
claim was settled either "by Hook or by
Crook and this became provcrb in Eng
land.
Marshall County Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1855-1859, 1856-05-22

half a tuber in each hill, Gu. lengthwise so
as to divide the eyes equally, and in the
other row dropped only nall potatoes,
one in zach hill From the former | dug
l81 pounds, and from the latter l34 pounds.
| should add that the average yield of the
field was ubout $50 pounds to the row, and
that large mot the very largest) potatoes
were used for seed, cut lengthwise, with
half of Il tuber In each hill"
Marshall County Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1855-1859, 1856-05-22

A TTORNEN At LAW, PLY MOUTH, IND
~ VIII attend to all business. in the line of his
Profession entrusted his care. in the Circuit and
Common Pleas Courts i'm Northern indiana, anu
will give particular attention 10 buying AMI selling
Land paving faxes, Ne.
Plymouth, Nov H., lS5, a.
Marshall County Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1855-1859, 1856-05-22
Potatoes-Butt Ends VS.. Seed Ends.

John Brown, of Long Island, communi-
Gated the following to the Granite Farm
err.
Several years ago | made some expert
mcnts to satisfy myself concerning the dis
puted point as to which is the best portion
of a patato to plant, in order to obtain the
largest and best yield The exact result
has been lost, and having since heard and
read assertions almost directly contrary
to the conclusions which had deducted,
| resolved to repeat the experiments. Last
spring planted four rows of equal length,
side by side. with two varieties Of potatoes.
In one rowI planted none but seed, so cal
led, including about one third of the pota-
toes, and in the next row | planted the butt
ends of the same potatoes. | had one row
of seed-ends, and one row Of butt-ends, of
a variety called Peach Blows The yield
of these four rows was as follows:
Pink eyes, butt-ends, pounds 217.
" seedends, +" 10
Peach Blows, butt-ends, 4" 225.
" seed-ends, &c 179.
'The potatoes raised from the butt-ends
were much larger than those raised from
the seed-ends, and appeared to be from a
week to ten days earlier. This result cor
responds with that Of my former expert
ment. Had the whole field been planted
in butt-ends, the yield would have been
more than five hundred bushels to the acre.
also planted two rows next to the above
Marshall County Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1855-1859, 1856-05-22
RAIL ROAD CROSSING!
LOOK OUT FOR THE ENGINE!

HNH UNDERSIGNED ARE NOW IN
a tnll operation in their shop, at the south
end OF the bride with good supply of the best Of
Timber Iron, Coal &c. and the best of workmcn, es-
pccidlly Black smiths who can't he beat at-blow-
ing; ready to do all work in therline of business at
Wagons, Buggies, Carriages &c.
We expect we are located here for life. and will
DO work which Will maintain among Mechanics
ana others threfore. warrant our work to be
done in a workman-like manner and we mean what
we say on this subject REPAIRING done at
short notice; also; Custom BlaclSsmithing-
Wagon Hubs for sale too &c
L. :. a A. z. ELLIOTT
Plymouth, Nov. -, 1855. Itf
Marshall County Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1855-1859, 1856-05-22
BOOK & JOB PRINTING OFFICE,
Arrivals and Departures Mails to & from
Plymouth.

Mail from the North, going South, arrives every
day-Smdays exccpted-at II NJ. and departs foI
South at l2l, p. NJ Mail from the South, going
North, arrives at 5 p NJ and departs at 81, z VI
Mail from La Porte arrives Mondays, Wedncs-
DAYS & Fridays, at NJ, and departs Tuesdays,
THURSDAYS & Saturdays, at 8 A NJ.
Mail from TT Wavnc arrives every "Wednesday
at 6 NJ, and departs Thursdays at Z A NJ.
Mail from Goshen, arrives every Thursday at
p NJ, and departs Friday at 6 A Nj.
Mail from Knox. arrives Wednesdays at VI
and departs Thursdays at A NJ.
Marshall County Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1855-1859, 1856-05-22
Notice Of Distribution.

NIIIE OF INUIIN I
MARSHALL COENTl,
NoTlCE Is hERERN GIVEN mar ar
! y the April Term. lisa. Of nc C,ess ~
Common Pleas. at Marshall CouaN. ANes fns, ~es
uemcn' at the Estate 81 Ccofs.c N ,.,,N,sa .se
ceased. the Scm Of tor,, ave AMI tha,, h.eh>>eA,
dollars we're ieend 'cmaistos tes S,~,ssfatsss =.
m"nE the licirs, Said tlvil% ape tA,sss,2~ sbs
tied "a appear ga The nss IA, al l,ss s>s f..@a ~
said '"o't. ANA ffN',v thea i,,a=te. ss.a ses.Ns.
thvir d,siiilntiNc shaw
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Marshall County Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1855-1859, 1856-05-22
CABINET AND CHAIR MAKING.

CABINET AND CHAIR MAKING.
TNHE UNDERSIGNED WOULD RESPECT
FULLY inform the citizens of Marshall and
adjoining counties that he still continues to manu-
facturc Cabinet Ware at his old stand, opposite the
"DemOcrdt Office where he is prepared to fill all
orders for Furniture on short notice, and in the
most approved STYLES, and made of the best mate
rial. He would also inform his numerous custO-
mcrs, that he has an accomplished workman i'll his
crlrlnx- ~ hnse lnlsinnsS IL l. q mako
Marshall County Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1855-1859, 1856-05-22
FANCY CHAIRS

rantcd to be good. He is also prepared to build.
COT NJ =
On the shortest possible notice. To those wishing
CoFF1ys. he would say that he is prepared at all
times to let them have the article they want at
rccisely tsc time specified, and reasonable terms
He would return his thanks for the liberal pat
ronagc heretofore received, and hopes 10y honesty,
promptncSs and fair dealing, TO still retain his old
customers, and obtain MANY new ones.
Those having SCREW DRIVERS AND BED
WRENCIlES Of his. will obiige him very muchby
returning them.
Marshall County Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1855-1859, 1856-05-22
COUNTY OFFICERS.

COMMISSIONERS CoURT.-f'irst Mondays in March,
June, September, and December.
Marshall County Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1855-1859, 1856-05-22
TAKE NOTICE..

All those indebted TO him. ON Note or Book
count, will save about TEN per cent by squaring
up Immediately W. l.. PIATT.
Plymouth Nov. ID, 30. n-l-1-v.
Marshall County Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1855-1859, 1856-05-22
HORACE CORBIN.

HARPER & BROS. PrnIlsnrr
The north Iowa times. [volume] (M'Gregor [i.e. McGregor], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1856-10-17

things abou: to Dc ;nauyura.sd--slov
men cannot live among X. Roads, and j
shcrc isone one such alnongus he would
do well to "c,,.ar the track for the En-
yinc.'' Is WHISTLES death to dullness
and inactivity. When we hear tie, sbrill
annuncia!ion of It's arrival on the Wiscon-
sin bank of the Great River with crowds
Eof passengers and tons Of freight, destiaed
for Iowa or ADMINISTRATION will events
shadow forth our brilliant future.
I\Wish TWO LINES OF RAILROAD
| prAectsd from this point, both sure tc
be built; country to sustain it -that
knows no equal; q am.,-the~ ish.iasJ
on the Earth, ;, having our wharyes and
spotted with Messengers of Trade from
the Gulf to St. 'Paul--WHAT MORE
IS, WANTED :? >. ..., .,
The north Iowa times. [volume] (M'Gregor [i.e. McGregor], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1856-10-17

Thi. legislation founded upon principles as
ancient as free government itself, and in accord
encc with them, has simply declared that the
People of territory, like those of o State shall
decide for themselves, whether slavery Shall or
ehall not exist within their Emits.-Buchanan's
Litter Of Aeeeptanee. + .~ .=a =. EFT
b This principle will surely not be controverted
by any Individual of any party protesting devotion
70 popular governments. Besides, how vain and
sllusory would any other principle prove in prac
hcc. in regard to the Territories. This is appar.
Sst from the fact admitted by all, That after Ter
ritory shall have entered the Union, and becomes
a State, no constitutional power would then exist
Which could prevent it from either sbolshin,s or
establishing Slavery, as the case may be, accord
ing TO its sovereign will and plcasurc.-Buchan
sa's Letter Of Acceptance. 1-E Z I've .asHe2f
The north Iowa times. [volume] (M'Gregor [i.e. McGregor], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1856-10-17
FILLMORE.

The Cincinnati Times an ably conducted
Fillmore organ, shows conclusiyely Ito lis
readers that the gentleman whose name
heads this article is not only the proper
man for the Presidency, but that he is to
be the favored one. Whether this is to be
realized on the great National race course
in Nov. /" remains to be scen.''' We con-
fess ourselves unable to tell who will suc-
.ceed, but viewing matters as impartially
rs we can, we do not see Mr.. Fillmore cleo
ted, nor indeed can We safely promise his
supporters single electoral vote in the
whole Union. That he has many warm
friends, tina. hc is an able. man, that he is
ia whole souled Union man, We do not
doubt; but the fact Of his being the nom
niece Of apar,y who would deny an Amer
lean Citizen the right to entertain his own
notions in Religion who would prescribe
an adopted Citizen because of the acct
dent Of birth, will drive from the Fill
moro platform, a large body Of men both
native and adopted, whose constitutional
rights under our form of Governments are
just as well secured, as arc those Of his
special followers. j ess .4s4
The assumption that this Government
was established to advance the cause .ol
any Religious organization or that twas
designed To- provide for the protection on
| ", Of those who were smart enough te
be born on this size tie Atlantic finds Q
most satisfactory contradiction not only
III the liycs and characters OF our R"vol,,