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a Resolved That the Constitution ooulers on
Cnere,s sovaregr power over the territories Of the
Uaited States for their government aud in the exer
css d his power is both the right aud duy OF this
Congress 10 prohibit in the territory, those twin rel
q. oghsvbsri.u,-polygam ~ and Slavery
Marshall County Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1855-1859, 1856-02-28
The Missouri Compromise in the House

The voters III the House of Representa-
tives at Washington, on Saturday, the Goth
ult, on Mr.. Dunn's and other resolutions
involving the question of restoring the
Missouri Compromise, are quite interest
ing. Summarily, they may be stated
thus:
By majority of one vote, the House
repudiated the doctrine that no one but a
strong Anti Nebraska man ought to be
elected Speaker.
By majority of one vote, they declared
that the restriction against slavery in Kan
sas and Nebraska, imposed by the Com
promise of 1920, ought to be restored.
By majority of three votes, they decid-
ed that it was not their solemn duty to per-
sist in their efforts to restore that restric
ton, until the object should be accomplish
ed.
By a majority of one vote, they decided
that any agitation of the question of slave
rv, in or out Of Congress is unwise, unjust
to a portion of the American people, inju-
rious to every section of our country, and
therefore should not be countenanced.
By majority of fifteen, they voted that
the repeal Of the Missouri Compromise line
was an example of uselcs and faciious agi-
tation of the slavery question, unwise and
unjust to the American people.
Among the gentlemen who voted with
the South on all these questions, were four
from the State of New York, viz: Messrs.
Kelley and Williams, Democrats, AMI
Messrs. Walk and Whitney, X Ms Messrs.
Haven, X. y, and Wheeler also of n Y,
voted with inc South on some of the reso-
lutions, and on others with the North
Messrs. Fuller, of Maine, Peck, Of Michi
gan, Hall. of Iowa, Cadwalder, Jones,
Packer, Fuller, X. n. and Broom, X. n,
Pa, English and Miller, Of Indiana, Allen.
Richardson, Harris, and Marshal, of Hi
nois, voted with the South on all the reso-
lutions. Several other Northern men vo-
ted with the South on all the resolutions.
On the whole, these various ballolings
confirm our belief that vote actually to
restore the Missouri Compromise line, can
hot obtain a majority even in the Hou.e.
Marshall County Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1855-1859, 1856-02-28
Cheap Ice Houses.

A correspondent of the State Journal fur
nishing that paper with the following cheap
and simple mode of erecting ice houses:
Take two inch oak plank and build box
eight feet square, seven feet high on one
side, and ten on the other, thus giving a
pitch of three feet on the roof; leave it
open three feet at the top of the ten-foot
side for ventilation; double roof it with
inch boards twelve feet long, letting them
project out a foot at each end; set it in a
shady place on descending ground, so that
surface water will not accumulate: put a
few loose boards on the bottom, and then
fill in with saw dust eighteen inches: then
procure the ice from eight inches to a foot
thick, and build it up six square feet (fil-
ling the crevices with saw dust) thus leav
ing a space all around the ice Of one foot
to be filled in with saw dust--throwing in
all you can Oh the top. Thus you have an
ice house complete, which will supply any
family. When you wish ice, hoe away the
dust, take out your piece, and fill it up
again, drop your ice into bucket of wa
ter, and the saw dust Immediately slips of
from it. In this way, with only six cubic
feet Of ice, not only had all | wanted for
family use, but supplied store, and had
some for my neighbors besides.
Marshall County Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1855-1859, 1856-02-28
II OH M

is YET HERE, AND IN HIS SOUND MIMI
has told the folks what he has to SELL and wha,
he wants to buy, through the Banner,-good paper
almost everybody reads, Vet they don't all pitch IL
right. One day when was asleep, thought to tr,
the new paper; think they call it the Graf or Musk
Rat if it could not convince the folks to their
own interest.
John has got the slows this winter, but is taking
medicine from which he is receiving relief. such
Salt, Dried and Fresh Beef, Pork, Chickens, Geese,
Turkeys, Fish, SauSages Tripe, Tongues and Pigs
Feet, all of which have some to sell, and wish to
buy Beans, Corn. Oats, Chickens, HAY, Pork, Pota-
toes, Eggs Butter and all other productions of this
climate. Jim Cccr here from the wide east
Pennsyltucky) 81 guess | glad to see you
jim" says he. "Mr Cougle, why don't you sell
these goods, and collect those old debts, some of
which were standing when Left 80, am too
busy in the market, Jim can you do that?" ''Yes."
"Then, says "come right back, and let it rattle.
He did so; bounded about for the first few nights
and half day, got the dust off the goods and SAYS
|, 'they look BETTER Then he marked them low
er. "Why Jim SAYS |, you'll break me- saws
he, THAT makes difference. | came here to
sell these goods and collect these old debts, and
am determined to do 500
Hank is don. manual labor over the river, in In
dependence; but sometimes in the Store, the
Market, as the crowd OF bushes; requires.
Remember when jim comes around, he will new
CIR leave cate posts until affairs are corrected
P.S.-.Aiter nine weeks,
JOHN, the Butcher.
Nov 90 So 3tf
Marshall County Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1855-1859, 1856-02-28
The New Orleans Shin Canal.

We some time ago referred to the pro-
ject If building canal from the Mississip pi
River to Lake Borgne, by which vessels
from the Gulf can reach the wharf of New
Orleans without having 10 be piloted and
towed all the way from the Delta. We no.
tice that it is still agitated by the people of
that city. They say that something must
be done to arrest the drain of If. blood of
New Orleans, and restore the prosperity
she once enjoyed. The Delta says it is
undeniable that New Orleans has outgrown
its commerce, and that there is a surplus
of improved real estate greatly exceeding
the demand, the consequence of which is
that property has deprecated one third in
value from the figure it stood at before the
cross railroads began to divert trade from
tie Gulf
All the stock needed to build the canal
has been subscribed except three hundred
and fifty thousand dollars, and confident
expectations are entertained that the whole
sum will be raised and the work construct
ed"
Marshall County Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1855-1859, 1856-02-28
Guarding against Vulgar Language.

There is as much connection between
the words and thoughts as there is between
the thoughts and words; the latter are not
only the expression Ct the former, but they
have the power to react upon the soul, and
leave the stain Of their corruption there
A youn man who allows himself to use
one profane or vulgar word, has not only
shown that there is a foul spot on his mind
but by the utterance of that word lie eX
tends that spot and inflames it, Till, by in
dulgei;ce, it will soon pollu;e AMI ruin the
whole soul Be careful of your words, as
well as your thoughts. Ifyou can control
the tongue, that no improper words are
pronounced by it, you will soon be able al
so to control the mind and save that from
corruption. You extinguish the fire by
smothering it, or by preventing vulsa
thoughts bursting out in language. New
or uttera word anywhere which you would
be ashamed to speak in the presence of the
most refined female, or the most religious
man.
Marshall County Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1855-1859, 1856-02-28
From the Lawrence Herald of Freedom, Jan. ~.
THE STORM RISING.

1t appears evident from the signs of the
times that we are to have another inroad
from Missouri on the Free State settlers
Preparations are being made along the bor-
der, and threats of determination are con-
tinualv heard The people of the Terrific
ry should be ready for the blow at any
time. 1t may come In the shape ola guer-
lila party, fifty or hundred men on fast
horses; their hellish work may be accom-
plished, and then they can retreat, as was
the case with the expedition on Leaven-
worth a few weeks ago, when the press
and fixtures of the Territorial Register
were broken up and thrown into the river.
1t may come in the shape of regular ar
my, with all the munitions of war, as was
the case of last of November. 1t may come
in the shape of squads spread out all over
the Territory, demolishing private dwell
ings and killing the inhabitants; but come
AS it may, there is 10 doubt but concert
ed scheme is on foot for the destruction of
the bona tide settlers of the Territory, and
the only question which needs answering
is as to the time. Some think it will be Oh
the 4th of March, when the State Legisla-
ture convenes at Topeka. Knowing ones
among the Missourians say the Legislature
will be broken up with violence. Others
say that Jones, who writes Sheriff of Doug
las County fer his name, is now ia Scr-
ing to hasten another issue. He feels that
there was an ingloriOus termination of the
former invasion-so far as he is concerned
and he is now DESTROYS of trying his
hand again, to see if he cannot mend mat
tiers, and re-es;ablish his reputation.
Our friends in the East may continue
their observations in this direction, for all
is not yet quiet The volcano is siumber-
ing only to break forth with greater vio
lence. If the clouds thicken, if the storm
shall break upon the country; if Kansas
shall be plunged into fraternal war, and
blood shall actually flow here, one of the
most sanguinary struggles recorded on the
page of history will transpire. The end
can only be seen when liberty and slavery
shall have rolled together in deadly strife,
and the question shall have been decided
whether liberty or slavery is national.
Marshall County Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1855-1859, 1856-02-28
Facts for Primers.

1t is an error to plant seeds from State
further South. In cold season only the
seed from colder climate will ripen well.
Never keep your cattle short, few farm
ers can afford it. If you starve them they
will starve you.
1t will not do to hoe great field for a
little crop, or to NOW twenty acres for five
loads of hay. Enrich the land and it will
pay you for it. Better farm thirty acres by
halves
In dry pastures dig for water on the
brow of hill,, springs are more fire.
quently near the surface on hight than in
a vale.
The foot of the owner is the best manure
for land.
Cut bushes that You wish to destroy, in
the summer. and with sharp instrument
they will bleed freely and die.
Accounts should be kept, detailing the
expenses and product of each field.
When an implement is no longer wanted
for the season, lay it carefully aside, but
first let it be well cleaned.
Obtain good seed, prepare your ground
well, SOW early, aud pay very little atten-
ton TO the moon.
Cultivate your own heart Alright. Re-
member that whatsoever a man soweth
that shall he also reap
Do not begin farming by building an
extensive house, nor a spacious barn, till
ron have something to store i'll it.
Keep notes of remarkable events on Your
farm.
Recording your errors will be of benefit
to YOU.
Good fences make good neighbors.
The better animals can be fed, and the
more comfortable they can be kept, the
more profitable they are, and all farmers
work for profit.
Sow clover deep, it secures it against the
drouth
Cows well fed in winter, give more milk
in summer.
When you sec the fence down, put it up,
if it remains until tomorrow the cattle
may get over.
What ought to be done to-day, do it, for
tomorrow it may rain.
Marshall County Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1855-1859, 1856-02-28
Your Neighbors.

Take care of them. Don't let them stir
without watching. They may do some
thing wrong if you do. To be sure you
never knew them to do anything very bad,
but it may be on your own account they
have not. Perhaps if it had not been for
your kind care they might have disgraced
themselves and families a long time ago
Therefore, don't relax any effort to keep
them where they ought to be; never mind
your own business, that will take caro- of
itself. There is man passing along
there, he is looking over the fence into his
neighbours garden-be suspicious of him,
perhaps he contemplates stealing some
thing some of these dark nights, there is
no knowing what queer fancies may get in
to his head. If you see any symptoms of
any one passing out of the path of recti-
tude, don't say anything to the erring in
dividual about it, but tell every one else
that you can see and be particular to see a
great many. 1t is good way to circulate
such things, and though it may not benefit
yourself, nor any one else in particular, it
will be something equally important about
some one else. Do keep something going,
silence. is dreadful thing. though it was
said there was silence in the courts of heav-
en- for the space Of half an hour: don't let
any such thing occur on earth--it would
be too much like heaven for the inhabi-
tants of this mundane sphere. If, after all
your watchful care, you can't see anything
out of the way in any one, you may be
sure 1t is not because they have not done
anything wrong; perhaps in an unguarded
moment you lost sight Of them; throw out
hints that they are not better than they
ought to be--that you should not wonder
if people found out what they were after
awhile, and that they may not always car
ry their heads so high. Keep it agoing,
and some one will take the hint, and begin
to help you along-then there will be mu-
sic, and everything will work to charm.
Marshall County Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1855-1859, 1856-02-28

DECISION on TIE LIQUOR LAw.-Morris
Tracy who was committed on trial before
Justice McFarlanc, for violation of the
liquor law. was brought before his Honor,
Judge Blake, on Saturday last, on writ
of haJeos corpus. The question of the
conslitionality of the law was argued by
counsel; aud Judge Blake gave his decis-
ion in clear. lucid manner. He decided
that the law, as it now stands, Is constitu-
tional-that the Legislature possesses the
power, under the constitution, to pass laws
prohibiting or regulating the sale Of liquor
Such power had been repeatedly recog-
nized by former decisions of the Supreme
Curt He held that, under the present
law, any one may sell liquors for the pur-
poses therein specified and that mono may
sell for the purposes thereby prohibited
The prisoner was remanded to Jail.
This decision has given general satisfac-
ton. The law having been shorn of Its
Objectionable features by the Supreme
Court, general desire is manifested TO see
it enforced. We believe that the law is far
more effective for accomplishing good than
if it had been sustained with its arbitrary
features and odious system of county agen-
cies.--Deiphi Times.
Marshall County Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1855-1859, 1856-02-28
A Darkey's description of an Elephant

Him is big like a haystack on four wharf
piles, wild head like flour barrel, wild a
side OBJ sole lcdder tapped on each side OBJ
it, and nose six feet long, asquirmin'
round like de Ingine-rubber hose. and a
couple oh teef stickin' out OBJ dc mouf
like two barber poles stickn' out Oh de
basement barbcr-shop.
When him walk him roll from side to side
like saylor man jis landed; an | 'spect de
reason am, cause him feet am berry ten
der, for him.got corns on all him toes
Him feet am shaped. netting like a cullud
mans only brodsfoot like de darkey's, de
holler OBJ t makes hole in de ground.
When him war made, it seem to me dat
him stood on four OBJ 'em warf spiles, an
den pile on all de meet dey could pile on.
Den dey made grady OBJ sandstone, gut
ta-per-sba brown dust, molasses and grey
dog, an pour it all ober dc flesh an dere
huff it dry. When dey come to de tail dc
stuff glib out, an dey had to cut shortl
Marshall County Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1855-1859, 1856-02-28

1t isan astounding thing how little mat
ter will sometimes disconcert man who is
accustomed to speak in public, and 70 have
his thoughts about him, and ready at com
mand on almost all occasions. Il was
once opcneng speech from the stump"
said a distinguished western political ora
ator to us recently. land was just begin
ming to warm with my subject, when re-
markedly clear and deliberate voice spoke
out behind me saying Guess he would mt
talk quite SO hifalutin if he knew that his
trowsers was bust clean out behnd''-
From that moment / couldn't get on
The people in front began to laugh, and
there was loud roar in my rear, and
dared not reverse my position for fear of
having new audience of my condition.
| made, or rather invented. an excuse
for delay and sat down. The malicious
scoundrel," continued the orator, cit was
only a mean trick after all. There was
nothing under heaven the matter with my
unmentionablcs
Marshall County Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1855-1859, 1856-02-28

SENATOR DoUGLAs.-His Honor, Mayor
Castle entertained an elegant party offiiends
and guests at his residercc on the west
side, last evening. There was no cold
formality, no restraint, none OF the mdu-
raise honfe of the beau monde. nor the Kill
ling etiquette OF the same fashionable sphere.
Pleasure bcamed on every face, and merri-
ment pcrvaded entire assembly. Among
the guests, we were delighted to sec Hon.
Stephen A. Douglas. of Illinois, looking
mush as he was wont a few years since,
when Ia the full enjoyment Of excellent
health. We were pleased to learn that the
distinguished Senator is rapidly recovering
from his late irdisposiiion ofan ELECTION of
the throat; thanks to the skillful treatment
of our eminent resident sur, con, DR.. Ack
ley. Mr.. Douglas will probably leave for
Washington next week; the announce
ment of which will give great pleasure to
all who honor bold, fearless, upright and
patriotic statesman learetand PLAIN
dealer.
Marshall County Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1855-1859, 1856-02-28

PRoGREssIvE.-Comeu up You first class
of vagabonds in geography and logic, cried
LARA O'Rouke, the Irish schoolmaster.--
George, give description of the arth and
show your larnin.
Yes sir. The earth is one grand globe,
filed with mud filth, tadpoles, mud -larks,
Sebastopols and Shanghais.'
All right. What are its products?'
'Whiskey. Gin, Nebraska Bills, busted
banks. and shinplasters.'
Where is America
i. 'All over creation--it is the Paradise
where ould father Adam, the fillibuster
was turned out.
WHO was Adams wife,?
why, Mrs. Adams, l reckon, and she
was born In ould Ireland
'Ay, indade she was. Smart boy, you II
be mon yet before your mother, sure
GO mp to the head
Marshall County Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1855-1859, 1856-02-28

A BAcHELoR's REFLEcrroN.-Bless me am thir-
LYNNE to-day; six feet in my stockings, black eyes,
curly hair, lali and straight as cedar of Lebanon,
and still bachelor. Well it is an independent life
at least, no, IL isn't either Here are those new
gloves of mine full of rips, strings off my most
faultless dickeys, nice silk handkerchief wants
hemming, buttons off my shirts: wants to be done
How provoking it is to those married people
looking so self-satsfed and consequential, at the
head of their families as if they had done the
State some great service. As to children, they
are as plenty as flies in August and about trou-
tiesome, every alley and court and garnet are
swarmed with them they're no rarity and any poor
miserable wretch has a wife; enough of them, too,
such as they are.
II is enough to think how much it costs to keep
one Silks and satins, ribbons and velvet, feathers
and flowers, cuffpins and bracelets, gimcracks and
fol and you must look at the subject in all
its bearings little jackets and frocks, and wooden
horses aad dolls, pop guns and ginger Bread don't
believe can do IL. by Jubiter7 But here / set
with the toe Of my beat boots kicking the CRATE
the want Of something to Dc, it's coming awful
cold and dreary weather, long evenings. can't 60
70 concerts forever, and when do the rooms looks
20 much the gIoomier when come back, and il
would be coy have nice little wife to chat and
laugh with.
I've tredto think Of something else, but can't;
il Hook i'm the fire, am to pair of bright
eyes; even the shadows on the wall take fairy
shapes; I'm on the brink Of ruin-I feel it; shall
read my doom in the marriage list before long,
know shalI
Marshall County Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1855-1859, 1856-02-28
MODERN DICTIONARY.

Author--A dealer in words, who gets
paid in his own coin.
Bargain-A ludicrous transaction in
which each party thinks he has cheated the
other.
Selle-A beautiful but useless insect
without wings, whose colors fade on being
removed from the sunshine.
Critic-A large dog, that goes unclaimed,
and barks AZ every thing be cannot compre-
hend
Distant relation--People who imagine
they have claim to rob you if youare ricl.,
and to insult you if you are poor.
Doctor-A man who kills you to-day to
save you from dying tomorrow.
Editor-A poor fellow, who every day i.
cmptying his brain, in order that he may
fill his stomach.
Fear-Thc shadow of hope.
Friend-A person who will not assist
YOU because he knows YOUR love will excnse
him.
Heart--A rare article, sometimes found
in human beings. 1t is soon, however,
destroyed by commerce with the world, or
else becomes fatal to It's possessor.
Honor-Shootinga friend whom you love
through TIE head, In order to gain the praise
of few others whom You dcspise.
Housewifery-An ancient art, SAID to
have been fashionable among girls and
wives; now entirely out of use. or practiced
only by the lower orders.
Lawyer--A learned gentleman who res
cues your estate fromyour enemy and keep,
it himself
Modesty-A beautiful flower, that flour
ishes onlyin secret places.
Nv dear---An expression said to be used
BY man and wife at the commencement of a
quarrel.
.Policeman-A man employed by the cor
poration to sleep in engine houses at three
dollars per night.
Political honesty-Previous lexicoera-
piers have not noticed this word, treating
At, we presume; altogether as fabulous; for
definition, see self-interest
Public abuse-Thc mud with which ev
cry traveller is spattered on his road to dis
tinction.
Rural Felicity-Potatoes. turnips and
cabbages.
Sensibility-A quality by which its pos
SCISSOR in attempting to promote the happi-
ness of other people loses his own.
States Evidence-A wretch who is par
doned for being bascr than his comrades
Tongue-A little horse which is continu-
ally running away.
Wealth-The most respectable quality Of
man.
Marshall County Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1855-1859, 1856-02-28
Cardinal Principles of the Democratic
PARTY.

|. Equal and exact justice to al men. 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
lister their own domestic affairs.
4. Freedom and equality; the sovereignty of the
people, and the right of the majority to rule when
constitutionally expressed.
5. Economy in the public expcndtures-and a
sacred preservation to public fats.
6. 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 Fet'oral Con
stitution, and no religious tess for of'fte
9. No bigory, or pride Of east, O 3is-iac'i-a q
birth among American citizens.
TO- Respect ana protection for tie rights Of IL.
IL. The preservation Of The naturalization iaws
and the ri Int of al 70 tie plIic domain md The
CT The American Government.
-. Opposition % al chartered mouopoiics.
IL. Common brotherhood and good ii 10 all
to those Of lie household of fa!th.
Marshall County Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1855-1859, 1856-02-28

PLAIN TALK.--A clever young woman
says that young gentlemen talk nonsense
before young ladies because they think the
ladies like it. for it makes them laugh. Ii
the ladies would always look very grave
when the gentlemen talk ridiculous non
sense, and smile when they talk sense
gentlemen might improve. But ladies of
ten begin to yawn when gentlemen attempt
sense; and so in in sclf-defense, the gentle
men are obliged TO adhere to the line of
conversation which lightens up the ladies
faces most. The fact is, the ladies are diff
ficult to please with sence; and they want
SO much poetry; scntimentality and eye
white, that very few gentlemen are able to
supply them.