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Marshall County Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1855-1859, 1856-04-03
MEN OF RAN CurR.crERs-Did women

MEN OF BAD CHERA CTERs.-Did women
see the responsibility of the station she
holds in society--did she feel that she is
the arbitress of mans destinies on earth,
nay, even beyond it, how different would
she act! Instead of dispensing smiles
equally among all men, she would show by
her discountenance of vice how hateful it
was to her, no matter how talented a man
was, how graceful in his person, unless
virtue was the guiding star Of his conduct,
she would Danish him from her presence,
as being unworthy of breathing the same
air with her; she would shrink from his
society as she would shun noxious rep
tile.
Is such the case? MOI No matter
what are mans vices if he is handsome
brilliant In CONVEX sation, and versed in the
arts of flattery, all the smiles and attentions
are lavished on hin that ought to be be-
slowed on y on the virtuous, while the man
that is endowed with every good quality
that can render him estimable, if wanting
In the requirements of society, is treated
with the utmost Indifference. This gives
rise to the too general received opinion,
that the worse man is the more agreea-
bic he is to the ladies.
Can it then be wondered at, that to meet
her in society, win her affections by a thou
sand nameless attentions and slight them
when won, is the pasime Of an hour to
those honeyed fatterers, those destroyers
of womcn's happiness, who like a gildcd
serpent, captivate to annihilaie. Were
they regarded as the pests of society, in
stead of being treated as its ornaments the
the race would soon disappcar.--Emer-
sin.
Marshall County Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1855-1859, 1856-04-03
Arrivals and Departures Mails to & from
Plymouth

Nail from the North, going South, arrives every
day-Sundays excepted-at IL NJ. and departs for
South at l2l, p. NJ. Mail frop, the South, going
North. arrives at 5 2 NJ, and departs at 81, M.
Mail from La Porte arrives Mondays, Wednes-
days 4 Fridays, at NJ, and departs Tuesdays,
THURSDAYS & Saturdays, at s A NJ.
Mail from 1T Wayne arrives every Wednesday
at NJ, and departs Thursdays at A NJ.
Mail from Goshen, arrives every Thursday at 6
p VI, and departs Friday at 6 A VI.
Mail from Knox, arrives w Wednesdays at NJ
and departs Thursdays at s A Nj.
Marshall County Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1855-1859, 1856-04-03

MEANNEss DoN'TPAY.-The Merchant S
Magazine discourses thus truthfully about
littleness in business matters We wish
that certain individuals we know of would
read, ponder, and inwardly digest these
sensible suggestions:
"There is no greater mistake that bu-
siness man makes than to be mean in his
business. Always taking the half cent for
a dollar he has made and is making Such
policy is very much like the farmer who
sows three pecks of seed when he ought to
have sown five, and as recompense for the
leanness of his soul, only gets ten when he
ought to have got fifteen bushels of grain.
Everybody has heard of the penny wise
and pound foolish A liberal expendi-
ture in the way of business. is always sure
to be a capital investment. There are peo-
pie in the world who are short sighted
enough to believe that their interests can be
promoted by grasping and clutching to all
they can get, and letting cent slip through
their fingers. Asa general thing, it will
be found other things being equal, he who
is most liberal, is most successful in bust
nesc OF course we do not mean to be in
ferred that man should be prodigal to his
expenditures but that he should show to
his customers, if he is tender, of those
whom he may be doing any kind of bust
ness with, that in all his transactions, as
vol as social relations, he acknowledges the
everlasting fact that there can be no per-
manent prosperity or good feeling in com
munity whore benefits are not reciprocal
Marshall County Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1855-1859, 1856-04-03

4EAn Irishman was indulging in the
very intellectual employment of sucking
raw eggs and reading newspaper. BY
some mischance he contrived to bolt live
chicken. The poor bird chirped as it went
down his throat, and he very cody said:
BE the powers, my young friend, you
spoke too late!
Marshall County Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1855-1859, 1856-04-03

said Waterman was one Of en- Went thro'
seven back streets, then along across street
to near where We started; dived down Gel
lar steps, door; Damphool WHO'D whoo-d
like an owl three times; knocked door three
times, door opened, dark as Egypt, tied
handkerchief over my eyes, another door
opened, rafting of chains and strong smell
of sulphur, thought my time had come, and
tried to pray, but couldn't think of any
thing but "now lay me down to sleep"
They led me in, threw me on all tours, hit
me nine cracks with a paddle on unmen-
tionable place stuck two pins in the same,
plated like billy goat, then general over
hauling of the whole company. Raised me
up, took offhandkerchief, saw large crowd
with FOOLS caps on, pigs ears sticking up.
Big picture on the WALL Christ crucifed,
underneath in large letters, the words The
work of Catholics" thought twas the Jews
want certain now Damphool led me up
10 the man with the biggest ears of any be-
hind the table, made me kneel down, man
with the biggest ears said: You solemnly
swear, told him I'd swear to anything
don't know what did swear-was so skeerd
Man with big ears told me was member
of the transient and honorable order of the
Know Nothings him bow-told
him was much obleeged, and took a seat.
Song y the whole house;
'POsSum up gnm stump,
Rackcoon in hollow, &c.
After the song the man with the big cars
offered up big prayer, that the land be de-
livered from the Pope-the devil--and
from furriners in general, to which some
said amen, some bravo, and few encore.
Man with big ears then stated that the
business for that night was to decide upon
a candidate for Congress, said they had
nine hundred and twenty-seven candidates,
didn't know how it was, didn't understand
it, but one thing-he know'd he wasn't
going to give up his clama, wished he
might be tetotally exfuncticated if he was.
Several with smaller ears, then said, them
was exactly their sentiments, but thought a
little delay wouldn't hurt. Better count no.
ses first.
Meeting then broke up. went home and
sent to an apothecary for Jew David's He
brew plaster, couldn't set down for three
days-ehfects ofpaddle.
Damphool called to see me, talked poll
tics, told him | should vote for Stephens,
He said | shouldn't had sworn not to, told
him I'd quit, said I'd loose my custom,
X. Ms wouldn't trade with me; called me
traitor. purjurer and all that. Don't
know what to do, reckon I'll have to stick
to 'em.
Marshall County Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1855-1859, 1856-04-03

ES-Nobility and genilcuess 20 hand in
hand; and when see a young gentleman
kind and respectful to his mother, and gem
tie and forebearing to his brothers and sis
tiers, | think he has noble heart,
Marshall County Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1855-1859, 1856-04-03

mans name, Is 1t not!
'Of course it is why do you ask?'
And are you not woman?
OF course not the dress | have on be-
longs to my sister. | thought Id try it and
see how it would pay. | am satisfied with
the experiment. I've had pleasant even
ing, fine supper, and all that sort of thing.
In return for which hope you have enjoy
ed yourself, and will call in the morning
and take breakfast with me-
Bob promised to do SO, but we fear he
did not. We saw Bob on Wednesday; he
looked bad, and talked of vengeance and a
Colts revolver We dissuadcd him from
this however, by telling him that the best
way to obtain revenge was to go up the riv-
er and sell Trojau. He promised to do So
We doubt not that he will keep his word
How he will succeed remains TO be seen
We don't know that we can blame him.
The idea of falling in love with a he woman
is enough to Danish truth from any breast
albany paper.
Marshall County Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1855-1859, 1856-04-03
The Tendency to Extremes.

Nothing is more marked or dangerous
clement in the spiri of the times than the
tendency of individuals and parties of all
shades to rush to extremes in doctrines and
measures. 1t is the part of true wisdom
to select the means whereby reforms are to
be reached with care, so that no injury
will be caused and the desired end will be
accomplished, perhaps more slowly than
the headlong eagerness of the present age
requires, but yet surely and naturally
This want of prudence and sagacity III the
choice of instruments and the manner of
employing them is especially Characters
tic of this great country. A reform pre-
sents itself. is eagerly advocated, and is at
once forced through, irrespective of the in
Jury it may cause. 1t becomes a mere ex-
pertinent, hastily adopted, and with hostile
elements working against it, the minds of
the community being unprepared for its ro-
ception, that which might have been pre-
ductive of good, if fairly tried, is rendered
irksome and intolerable, and is thrown
aside as a failure
The reforms of the present day have
turned out to be mere quackeries, because
their advocates consider men like mere ma
chimes, without allowing for the differences
IN circumstances, training and education
they may have received. The mistake is
in pushing measure to the abstract, un-
conditioned, and absolute principle on
which it depends, forgetful that the pas
sions, frailties and prejudices of men must
necessarily modify any rule prescribed for
their government. Thus, instead of quiet
city glidi g along the easy middlc-course
of mutual and tacit concession, men and
parties rush to the fercest opposition Of
opinion. Admitting neither charity nor
tolerationfor dissent, they wage an irrccon-
ciIable war for principles which is impos-
sible to put into operation, except among
the faultless monsters of their own imagl-
nation. Penn, Erominer.
Marshall County Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1855-1859, 1856-04-03
SURVEYORS NOTICE.

THE UNDERSIGNED. WITH THE COuN
ty Surveyor viii on the Sd day of April, 1856 at
I'D O'Clock a. m, proceed to survey and locate the
corners of his land in sections twenty five and
twenty six, Township thirty two, north range three
east, in Marshall Comfy lndiana--to meet at
Charles hollands, and continue from day TO day un-
TIL all is surveyed. Non-rcsidonts, who fail to meet
the Surveyor at the time above mentioned, and de-
fray or provide for defriying. their portion of the
expense of the survey, win be returned 10 the Coun-
ty Auditor, and such delinqucncics placed on the
tax duplicate, and collected acco ding to law.
PETER HOOVER.
March G, 1856 ~Iffrtrsrs ~ ms
Marshall County Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1855-1859, 1856-04-03
RAIL ROAD CROSSING!

LOOK OUT FOR THE ENGINE!
THE UNDERSIGNED ARE NOW IN
Il full 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 work men, os-
pccially Black Smiths who can't be beat at-blow-
ing; ready to do all work in theirne of business at
Wagons, Buggies, Carriages &c.
We expect we are located here for life. and will
do work which will maintain among Mechanics
and others thrctore. we warrant our work to be
done in a workman-lilc manner, and We mean what
we say this subject. REPAIRING done at
short notice; also; Custom Blacksmithing-
Wagon Hubs for sale too. &c.
F.. 5. & A. 7. ELLIOTT
Plymouth, Nov ID, 1855. ltf
Marshall County Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1855-1859, 1856-04-03

CIRCUIT CoURT.-Ifon. THOMAS STANrrELD Judge
1ERMs.-second Monday in August and February.
Marshall County Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1855-1859, 1856-04-03

COMMON PLEAS CoURT-IIon. f. EGBEsT, Judge.
TERMs.-Third Mondays in January, April, July,
and October.
Marshall County Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1855-1859, 1856-04-03

EXAMINERS OF School TEABHERs-JAMEs McFAR.
LIN, Henry VI. LOGAN.
Marshall County Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1855-1859, 1856-04-03

COMMISSIONERS CouRr.-First Mondays in March:
June, September, and December.
Marshall County Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1855-1859, 1856-04-03
HORACE CORBIN

A TTORNEY Vt LAW, PLYMOUTH, IND
a VIII attend 20 all business, in the line OF his
entrusted to his care in the Circuit and
Common Pleas Courts IN Northern Indiana: and
viii give particular attention TO buying and selling
Land, paying Taxes, sc
Plymouth, Nov. IL, 1913 r.
Marshall County Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1855-1859, 1856-04-03
COUNTY OFFICERS.

COUNTY CoMMIssIoNERs.--D. VANvAcroR, S. G
GORDON, s. n. CHAMPIIx.
Marshall County Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1855-1859, 1856-04-03

TURNING THE TABLEs-A You've GEN
TLEMAN IN PETrIcoATs.--Fort the past three
weeks, the city has been amused with re-
ports concerning the doings of IA young Ia
dy who sported coat, pants aud suspenders
On Monday last we had matters reversed
little; young man dressed up in woman's
attire. He came from Troy n. Y and by
giving himself few French airs, attracted
the attention of Bob s., who was
lounging at the mansion House. AS she
passed she gave Bob smile that made him
feel like Yankee Doodle for an hour. Bob
Immediately pulled up his collar, adjusted
his gloves, and went in pursuit. He over
took her in State street, when he so ingra-
tiated himself in her favor, that he finally
prevailed on her to 90 and take tea with
him. After tea they went out for a walk,
which walk terminated at the theater At
ter the theater was out, they went to Re-
monds; where they partook of oysters and
champagne. Having finished up the re-
past, they started fol home. In going up
Broadway, Bob asked her where she stop
ped. She replied at thc--Hotel.
Have Won REGISTERED Vour namc9'
Marshall County Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1855-1859, 1856-04-03
FANCY CHAIRS
COFFIN

hich he has a good supply on hand, of differ
neat and substantial-work war
d TO he good. He is also prepared to build.
Marshall County Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1855-1859, 1856-04-03

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Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1856-03-19

EASTER DAY.-It is stated that the Council
of Nice, in the year 325, laid down the rule,
that Easter Sunday should be the first Sunday
after full moon, which happens upon, or next
after the 2Ist of March. sThen the Fast of
Lent is continued for forty days before Easter
Sunday, and the first of those days is called
led Ash Wednesday, from a custom of sprink-
ling ashes on that day. shrove or Shrive
Tuesday IS the day preceding, on which the
folks shriye confess to the priest, and are
allowed to make merry afterwards, from whence
came the custom of cock-fghtiug, &c, on that
day. Shrovc Tuesday is the next Tuesday af-
ter the first change of the moon in February,
The earliest day on which Easter can fall is
tho 22d OF March, and the latest the 25th of
April Suppose the full moon to occur on the
Oath of March, the first fun moon after the
2lst of March would not occur until the 18th
of April. In 1859, Easter will fall on the 9th
of April. In 1915, it fell on the 23d of March,
the same as this year. In 1918, it fell on the
earliest possible d1y, the 22d of March,
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1856-03-19

Ma. VAUGHAN, of Sandy Hill, who, with his
wife, went to attend the funeral Of her father
near Utica, fell dead upon the track of the
Central Road near Amsterdam, on the 4th.-
The train had been stopped by q temporary
obstruction. Mr. Vaughan, with other pas
sengers, got out to see what occasioned the
delay, walked few rods ahead of the train,
and after learning the cause of the detention,
fell dead upon the track.
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VI A X X L Z ID,

On the 9th inst, by Rev. J. L. Purdy, Mr..
IyvI SUNDERLAND, of Clearfeld county, to Miss
CATHARIgE SUFFER-, of Indiana county.
On the Sth inst, at the residence of Mr. G.
Darr, by John f. Lee, Esq, Mr. JOHN kline to
Miss ANN C. DARR, of Clearfield county.
On the 18th inst, by Rev. John illegal, Mr.
ACGUsPCs WEITEMoS to Miss SOPHIA MILLER,
both of Clearfield county, Pa.
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"Union for the Sake of the Union ,,

A meeting of those opposed to the present
National Administration will be held on Sat
urday the 22d inst, for the purpose of select
ing delegates for the Union Convention to be
held at Harrisburg on the Goth. Attendance
is requested at O'Clock. The opponents of
the Administration are requested to give it
their immediate attention. GmarI9
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The JOURNAL is published every Wednesday,
at ONE DOLLAR AND FIFTY CENTS per annun in
advance, or Two DOLLARS within the year
Advertisements inserted at fifty cents per square,
for the first, and twenty-five cents for each addi-
tionai insertion. liberal deduction made to
those who advertise by the quarter, or year
The Terms will be strictly adhered to.
No paper discontinued without payment of ar
rearages, unless at the option of the publisher.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1856-03-19

LERr.-Wm. II. Bloom, who was committed
to Jail on q capias for breach of promise of
marriage, took rather unceremonious leave
last night. The Jail wall was scaled by means
of ladder, the lock of the outer door taken
of, and the prisoner thus made his escape.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1856-03-19

ExHIBiTIos.-The semi-annual exhibition OF
the Clearfield Institute came off at the Town
Hall in this borough, on last Friday evening.
At an early hour, the house was crowded to
oyerfowing, and it was with much difficulty
that all the ladies. present could be seated
The Hall was well lighted, and beautifully dec
GRATED with eyergreens. We were much pleas
ed with the performances. Good taste was
displayed in the manner of their arrangement,
and the performers, male and female, acquitted
themselves in a manner highly creditable to
Shemselyes, and fattering TO the principal of
the institution. 1t was cause of gratifcation
TO SEQ the interest that Is taken In educational
affairs, as was evinced in the large crowd of
spectators present; and it must have been en-
couraging to both teacher and pupils 70 wit
ness such a manifestation of interest. The
Clearfield Brass Band was in attendance and
enlivened the performances with number of
spirited and well-played tunes.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1856-03-19

NEW Posr OEFICEs.-A new post Office has
been established at Moore's Mill, in Union
township, styled "Rockton'-W. T. Johnson,
postmaster. Another new Office has also been
sr..allishad- 81 I.eeconte's Mill, in Grard town
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d L e D:
TER MS.

On Monday, the 10th March, Mrs. ELIZA, d,
wife of John Kline, jr., of Bradford township.
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The RAFTsbnAnss JOURNAL.
U,REAsURER,s SALE OF UNsEATED

III LANDS Tor Taxes Tor the years IoO4 q O1''
Notice is hereby given, that in pursuance of an
act of Assembly, passed the 18th day of June, a.
u 1915, entitled IAN act to amend an act direct
ing the mode of selling unseated lands for taxes
the following tracts of unseated lands in Clear
field county will be exposed to public sale or out
cry, for the taxes due and unpaid thereon, at the
Court House in the borough of Clearfeld, on the
second Monday of June next:
Bsccuriu TcUnship,
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BEsI.LOA!-NEwW WAGON MANuFACTORY.
Et The undersigned would respectfully an
nouncc to his friends and the public generaily'
that he has opened out a new Wagon-M Making ks-
tabIisbInent in New Salem City" Brady toTn-
ship, where he will at all times be prepared 10
manufacture, on the shortest notice, all kinds OF
Wagons, Carts. Whecibarrows &c. The best ma
terial that can be procured will be used, and his
work will be made in the most substantial and du-
rable manner, such as sill bear the test OF sric;
examination. BY close observance OF his hus,'
mess engagements, and by disposiDg of his work
on the most reasonable terms, which he VIII DO
for either cash approved country produce hs
hopes to merit and receive liberal share OF pub
lie custom BENZ. R1SHRL-
Neu Salen, Ciir IAN Is 1856.
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VALUABLE TOWN PROPERTY FOR
SALE.-The subscriber offers for sale his Tav-
ern Stand, the corner of Market and Front
streets, in the borough OF Clearfeld The house
is large and conmodious and we'll calculated for q
public house. For particulars inquire of W A.
Wallace Esq, or Of the subscriber living On the
premises w. J. HEMPHILL
March 5th, 1855
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THIN SHOES are great promoters of consump-
sion and like fashionable silings in human be-
ing.. 1t is surprising that ladies, possessing
the good sense which ali must accede to them,
should permit themselves to indulge in the use
OF thin-soled, cloth shoes, in weather such as
we have now. Hardly day passes that we do
ho' observe females walking along our streets
IN shoe' that cannot possibly protect their feet
irom sae moisture. It Is little wonder, there
z'se' that SO many Of our American ladies are
such delicate Creatures. Acouple years since,
very est'mabls English lady, 70 eonyersa-
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1856-03-19

FRE.-On Tuesday of last week the Saw
mill of Howard Merrell, in Bradford township,
was destroyed by fire. The fire, it is supposed,
originated in the carpenter shop attached to
the mill. The loss of Mr.. Merrell will be most
seriously felt in his inability TO saw up the
large number OF logs which he has on hand,
though by the destruction of tie mill he will
lose not less than $500.
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CLEARFIELD INsTITUTE-Tho next

- term Of this Institution will c9nEenoe on
the lIth of February. 1855.
al persons wishing to fit themselves for TEAcz-
FRS or other arocations in life, will here receivs
every desired facility and attention. a thorough
Classical and Mercantile course is here given, Oh
terms lower thaa any ether similar Institution in
the State.
Parents at distance can obtain boarding for
their sons or daughters under the immediate cara
of the Principal where they viii receive rare ad-
vantages, with eil the comforts and pleasures o.
homo;sne their morals will be carefully guarded
Ine rates Of tuition per quarter are:-Primary
EugIish $3.50; High Eng sh. So 0;Classics. $500
Mathematics above Algebra So Frencg, Drawing.
and Paint ipg.S5 each
Farther information can be hsd by addressing
W n CAMPBELL. PRINCIPAL
Apr &. '55l Cis1yfe1d, Pc
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NOT1CE.-Shereas Letters of Administration
on the Estate of John Price, deceased late of
Boggs township, Clearfeld county Pa have beer
township, all persons indebted to said estate are
requested to make immediate payment. and those
having claims against said estate will present
them, properly authenticated for settlement, to
a. T. SCHRYVER
March 5th 1855 AdministTatcr
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uHOOKS. B0oKS..-Greenleafs series CT
b , Mathematical Works are now being nseo IN
nearly all the Schools, Academies and coiieges IN
the United States and without Doubt unrivai-
lea in noint of merit and in adaptation to the
wants Of our schools they have the Plainest rules
and hest examples TO illustrate the whole business
of life The attention of Superintenaen's, p,rec .
works before introducing uniform series Of any
other kind as the law requires These eoess can
be had wholesale retnil or in exchange lot olo
Books when introduced in the schoois, at u u.
WILSON'S Drug and Book Store.
frl,arfield. Jan. 50. IS56-2m.