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Marshall County Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1855-1859, 1857-02-26
Chinese Courage.

The following incident is related as hav-
ing taken place in the conflict at Canton:
"This morning, at O'Clock bold and
desperate attempt was made to blow up the
steamer Niger, lying right abreast of the
factories. Two RATS loaded with quaint
ties of powder and comhustible mat erials
floated down the stream, each guided BY
Chinaman; but as similar RATS had been
frequently passing and repassing for seye
raj days, and as no one suspected the
nature of their contents, they were allow
ed to pass along, and so skilfuly was the
affair managed that the two were exploded
az the same time close alongside of the Nj
ger-one under her quarter and one under
her bows The Cinnamon. after lighting
the match, at once jumped into the water.
and struck for the shore. One of them
succeeded in reaching it, but from me
difficulty with which he ran, was apparent
ly wounded by one Of the balls fired at
him. The conclusion produced by the ex-
plosion was extremely severe, and Jared
all the houses like an earthquake
The fragments of the burning raft. with
the combustibles upon it, were scat
tered in every direction, many Of them
falling upon the deck of the steamer
Her hose were rugged, however, almost
Immediately, and the FIRE extinguished.-
An attempt made with so much boldness
in broad daylight, proves that John China
man is not so contemplate an enemy as
was supposed.
Marshall County Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1855-1859, 1857-02-26
WHOLE NO. GS.

strength of manhood; and in that faded eye
but little light is left, save that of love and
kindness. That voice has lost It's music,
save the soft undertope of affection.
Sit down, young friend, and hear that
wards into the past, he sometimes forgets-
sometimes confounds dates. and Incidents
or tells the same old tale, for the twentieth
time--think over what vast, vast field his
laboring memory wanders. Think over
what chequered web of events. thought
takes her beaten track down into ne depths
of years. Oh, the joys and sorrows, the
hopes and disappointments, the anxieties,
and wrongs, and sufferings. he arouses from
their dreamy beds, as he fights ''life's bat
tie DER again"
Standing upon the boundary line between
life and untried future, his feet would fain
turn backward into the paths of the past
One moment he longs for rest--the next
come back the mocking memories of de-
parted joys. The thorns have dropped si-
lently away amidst the leaves of the roses
he gathered in childhood and youth--their
beauty and fragrance alone remain.
Oh, you in whose bounding veins young
life yet fingers: and you in the full beauty
and vigor of manhood. respect the agedl--
Speak gently, hush the rude laugh, check
the idle jest, listen to the wisdom which is
the voice of experience. Cheer him with
kindly words; encircle with Jour strong
arm, and lead aim as he descends the West
ern hill ef life, the shadows deepening into
night--tbe white hairs upon his temple al
ready drifting in the cool breeze which
comes up from the valley of death.
Honor the aged, that he may leave you
his blessings on the threshold of the un-
known land. Honor him, and God will
raise up for you friends to remove the
thorns from the last league of your own
life journey; for the sake of the weary one
of the long ago, who never wept for your
ngratitnde, whose bowed form never strug-
gled with a weight of care or grief which
you might have carried, while you walkeL
carelessly along, intent upon your own ease
and pleasure.
Honor the aged for His sake who was
old before the world was--whose life is
from everlasting to everlasting.
"Honor him that feebly walketh,
With his staff; the white haired sage,
God will curse the wretch that mocketh
Hoary hairs, with sighted age.
Marshall County Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1855-1859, 1857-02-26
From the Richmond Enquirer.
The Dallas Clarendon Treaty.

Washington correspondents represent
the Dallas Clarendon Treaty to be in dan
ger of defeat in the Senate. In many i'm
portant particulars this convention is OBJ
noxious to legitimate criticism. Phus, in
the frs. place, it involves the principle OF
a partnership of power with England in the
affairs of this continent objection
which strikes at the root of the Monroe
doctrine, and which implies departure
from the established policy of the Govern
ment. Again. it seems to acknowledge the
legitimacy of the Mosquito dominion in
Central America, and to assent to the pol
icy of the British protectorate. These are
radical objections, and, in connection with
the fact that the treaty will operate to
the prejudice of American emigration to
the lsthmus. they fully justify the repug-
nance with which men of sound principles
and enlightened views aie disposed to re-
gard the convention.
If it werean original proposition, we ven-
ture the assertion that very few persons
would approve the Dallas Clarendon treaty.
The question is, whether any combination
of circumstances can justify it as measure
OF policy. The reasons urged in its be-
half certainly go very fa- to compensate
for its indisputable defects.
If the Government were at liberty to fol,
low its own interests, and to consult the
popular feeling in this Central American
complication, it would undoubtedly insist
upon the abrogation Of the Clayton Bulwer
treaty Admonished, that such policy
would inevitably provoke conflict with
Great Britain, We have to satisfy ourselves
thatits contingent advantages would intem-
nifty us for so deplorable consequence
Is the country ready to declare war agains:
England for the impracticable application
of the principle of the Monroe doctrine to
the present case? Are the people willing
to assert the theoretical supremacy Of this
country overthe American continent at the
hazard of hostilities with the foremost pow
er Of the earth? Shall an incemprehensi-
BILE dispute over an infnitesimal issue be
pushed to an extremity which will expose
all the great interests of the nation to the
wids-wasting calamities of battle by land
and by sea? If a negative response be re-
turned to these inquiries, then is the Ad-
ministration justified in the attempt to rem
edy the defects Of the Clayton-Bulwer trea-
ty. rather than venture upon thesbold. but
perilous experiment of repeal of the con-
vention.
Conceding the wisdom of this policy.
there can be but little difference of opinion
touching the details of the Dallas Claren-
don treaty. If this treaty be the best thing
allowed US under the circumstances, we
must acknowledge that tits very well done.
and is adequate to its purpose. 1t clearly
defines and limits the pretensions of Brit
ish power in Central America. and avoids
the hazard of future complications between
the countries in that region. If we pay
large price, we get something in the pur-
chase, ovel which we may justly exu]t.
Marshall County Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1855-1859, 1857-02-26

There is. we believe, but little that is
definitely known as to the mode by which
diseases are communicated. Therefore,
all unnecessary contact or contiguity is to
be avoided. especially by unprofessional
persons. 1t may be BY inhalation Of efflu-
vium or infected air. the morbid particles
being thus in contact with the blood in the
pulmonary circulation, would, in effect, be
a kind of innoculatien. The non-recur-
renee of the more virulent diseases in the
same subject is merciful dispensation.
and is very likely connected with the cow
pox virus against the small pox in the
human subject. DR.. Jenner discovered
the effects of vaccination, and literally
changed the face of society--for it is now
a rarity tt see face marred with the small,
pox--we aill here mention it in compli-
ance with tie wishes If Virus He nb-
served, when his neighborho ID was visited
by small pox, the persons occupied in
milking, and were known thus to contract
a cutaneous disease from the animal, were
generally passed over by the dreadful
scourge, which gave him the idea of the
prophetic power of the disease against the
small pox. Hsacied uponit. and was suc-
cessful.
Marshall County Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1855-1859, 1857-02-26
PLYMOUTH, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY &c, 1857

at home confined In chains. We have
mothers here who have daughters at home
crazy. We have had a father and laugh
ter, mother and daughter, sister and broth
er hefe on several occasions, and we have
them here now. who have near and dear
relatives at home. whose good calls for a
place in the Institution, but the want OF
room and the chronic condition of their
malady precludes their admission. In
sanity is hereditary. and may be traced in
families for many generations. All men
are subject to insanity, none are exempt.
and like other affections to which man is
heir, he is liable to a relapse.
Marshall County Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1855-1859, 1857-02-26
re- The Scientific American describe

Eg The Scientific American describes
carpet sweeping machine exhibited at
the An srican Institute in New York
1t consists of small box in which these
is revolving fan that sucks up all the
dust and dirt, and carries it into small
compartment containing water. The wool
en- tibres and larger particles are deposited
in drawer. The sweeping is done by
pushing the box along over the surface OF
the carpet by handles. The whole appa-
ratus is light and simple, and will outlast a
thousand brooms. No dust is created, and
the sweeping is most thoroughly done.
Marshall County Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1855-1859, 1857-02-26
ST would be Thine :"
I would be thine,-

Iwould be thine,-
All. not to learn the anguish
Of being first deity enshrned,
Then, when the fever fit is passed, 10 la.guish e
Stripped Of each grace that fancy round ms
twined
Not much crave.
would be thine!
Not in the bright summer weather.
A sunny atmosphere to breathe;
But fear and tremble when the storm clouds gather,
And shrink life's reenting frown beneath
Falling when needed most.
would be thine,
To lose all selfish feeling
In the sole thought of the far dea-er one
To study every look thy will revealing.
To make thy voices ever varying tone
The music of my heart.
Iwould be thine.
When sickness does oppress thee,
With loves unwearied vigilance to watch.
Waking, to soos,le, to comfort, to caress thee
Sleeping, to list in dread, each sound to CATCH
Thy slumbers that ight break.
would be thne
When ve1ed by worldly crosses,
To cheer thee with affections constant care,
To stay thee, meath thy burthen thy losses
By showing the how deeply thou art dcar.
Most so in thy distress.
would be thins!
Gently and unreplying,
To bear with thee when chafed and syirit-woiT:
The hasty word. the quick reproach denying;
But by soft submission which is borne
OF steadfast love alone.
would be thine.
Ny world in thee to center,
With all its hopes cares, fears and loving tho't,
No wish beyond the home where thou should'st
enter,
Ever anew 10 find thy presence brought
My life's best Joy.
l would be thine,
Not PASSIONS wild emotion
To show thee, fitful as the changing wind,
But witha still, deep, fervent life-devotion,
To be to thee the hepmate God designed
For this / would be thine.
Marshall County Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1855-1859, 1857-02-26
MY DOG.

Who pleased me most when quite child,
Was always sportive, tender. mild,
And was the in.ant's favorite styled7
My Dog.
Who drew me in my little cart,
And acted well the horses part,
And thus e.inc'd gentle heart?
Ny Dog.
Who, when too my morning ride,
Was ever con slant by my side,
And never would desert his guidei
MY Dog.
Who, as I travelled in the dark,
Would run before and danger mark,
And then apprise me with his bark?
My Dog.
Who watched my door with anxious care,
And bade intruders oft beware,
Who would not let them enter there1
My Dog.
Who, in the field, would find me game.
And travel on-though e'er so lame;
Nor once incur his masters blame7
My Dog.
Who, in the evening, near me lay,
Or cheer'd my home with friendly play,
Who would not from the parlor stray7
My Dog.
Who, when returned through rain and sleet,
Would be the friend wished to meet,
To form pillow for my feet7
: My Dog.
Who, in adversely, would prove
Unchanged affection-bound in love,
More constant than the turtle-dove7
My Dog.
Marshall County Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1855-1859, 1857-02-26
Respect Old Age.

There, give him all the path. Tread
slowly and reveren,ly in his presence
Hush that rude laughter, check that idle
Jest. See you not upon his temples the
snow of many winters? See you not the
sunken eys, the bowed form. the thin hand,
upon whose surface .he blue veins stand
out like chords? Gone are the beauty and
Marshall County Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1855-1859, 1857-02-26

E The Philadelphia Ledger says: Du-
ring the greatest intensity of the snow
storm on Saturday night, the electrical eff
feet on the wires of the magnetic telc-
graph, in the Office on Chestnut street.
near Third, was curions and striking
There was continual swapping. cracking,
and flashing, like the noiso when wood is
burning briskly At one place on COW
cred wire. the stream of electriciiy sud
denly appeared about the size Of The flame
from an ordinary gas burner and continued
to burn just Ifke a gas light for more than
FIVE minutes. On examining the wire, 1t
was found that half Of an inch of 1he COW
ering was Burned off t'la:, and the wire
beneath it. with which il was in contact
Marshall County Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1855-1859, 1857-02-26

Things are really coming to a pretty
pass in New York. All the ladies boarding
at first-class hotel in that city, left the
dinner table the other day.
'PossibleP said the person to whom the
remark was addressed. What caused them
to do SOP
why responded our friend. because
they had finished eating.'
A pass was made at him, but he foriu-
nasely lodged it.
Marshall County Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1855-1859, 1857-02-26
Srl&fte0 Qoetr =
WE MEET AGAIN.
BY MARIA 8. LADD.

Here we can listen still and alone,
To the whistling winds low shrieking notes,
And this rippling rivers gentle tone.
The moaning sound in the night birds throats.
And it is naught if we linger here
Till the pale moon mounts her cloudy throne,
Till the night has dropped her latest tear,
And the dove has given her last low moan.
We have much to say ere we part tonight
The tale of our life for ten long years,
Of our wasted youth and our hearts long blight,
OF the outward smile and the inward tears.
But we carnot mark how the face has changed,
Nor the wasted form in this happy shade,
As spirit to spirit we're not estranged,
But can speak of the Idols our hearts have made
o, I were happy if the star yet shone
That lit my life in days that are gone,
Though M way were wild, and wandered alone,
And night came on when morning should dawn
But the light was out one hapless hour,
And the mighty wind and the highborn soul
NO lOISer uONes Will io Soo-hnc Po"SA
The world of minds it could once control.
In another world I soon may know
Why his smile was heaven, his words charm
Why his gentle ways and his deep tones low
Could quiet the throng and fear disarm.
But We have much to say ere we part,
My early friend of years bygone:
will give you the tears # bic eding heart,
While you tell your tale as the stars roll on.
Marshall County Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1855-1859, 1857-02-26

No person, unless ii was one in daily
correspondence in referen~e to the insane
would readily believe the amount of
misery and squalid poverty that exists in
our country from this cause. We have two
fathers in one ward who have each son
Marshall County Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1855-1859, 1857-02-26

TO PHEBE ANNA.
BY PRESTON soUTHrR
Maid of my childhood's fairy days,
Sweet Phebe Belle. This twilight, free,
l leave the worlds tumultuous ways
And watt my thoughts to home and thee.
Though far life's vista glides apace,
Though fast its early scenes recede,
By the light of thy bright eye-lit face,
may the dream-like story read.
We have been sinless friends in youth
In another world we seemed to dwell,
Where the soul was peace, and the lips spak'
= truth,
And the heart loved easily, not too well;
When earth was new, and its forms of light,
We fancied Oft Time would not SPOIL
Blest hours. Who does not chide their fight
In later life's inclement toil7
AS is revealed my veiled path,
list for thy soft step in vain
NV heart forgets the hopes it hath,
And would pulse DER its course a0ain.
Yet still thy smile all blandly beams
Thy tones of JOY melt not away;
This twilight realm of spectral dreams
sec thee, and would be gay.
Marshall County Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1855-1859, 1857-02-26

A monumen is 10 be greeted in Mobile
in memory of Gen. Gaines.
Marshall County Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1855-1859, 1857-02-26

Assuming the basis upon which support
was calculated for patients for the two pre-
ceding years, and with strict reference to
the advancement in prices Of provisions,
fuel and labor, and with the addition of a
new item of cost in the way of toll, of
ninety-six dollars, for the privilege of
passing over the road between the Hospi-
cal and city, we shall require thirty-four
thousand dollars from the first of April,
1857. TO the thirty first of March, 1853,
and also thirty four thousand dollars from
the first of April, 1858, to the thirty first
of March, 1859.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1857-04-14
by Taylor 81 Williams,

MEAT HOUSE AND LOT ON 18th AND
~ CONCORD STREETS, FOR SALE AT AuC.
TION.-Will be sold on TUESDAY, the l4sh day Of
a very peat Brick Tenement, on 18th ard Concord
Btraeta, occupied by Mu TrsyIer. The house
mas five rooms, and ia IN neat repsr and very con-
yeniently arranged xIzst u ~ - Il
TERMs-One-third cash; the balaDee at 4 and q
months for xotsble notes. interest added and title
retained till the last note IL said. zf5s7FE
The and insurance for 1857 to be paid by the
purchaser TAYLOR 4 WILLIAMS 81
apt Auctioneers r.
ImmsdsteIy after the sails Of the House. above ad-
vsrtised, will sell the adjoining Tenement with
the privilege OF alley extending om 18th Con-
the intersection of 18th with Leigh street and in q
mel shborhood which is rapidly Increasing, 10 an ex
celent stand for Grocery Store, any other bust-
meas After the sale of this property WIS will sell
large number of well located Building cts on 18Th
and Leigh streets in the neishbofhocd of the above
property. -, srlssH2t
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1857-04-14
eALE of vALUABI
Il REAL ESTAYE-ON NEEARI.E STKEEr

TENRUSTEEs' sALE UF vALUABLE
L. REAL EsTA7E ON VEEASLE STKEET
NEAR THE CITY OF sICHmoND.-As trustee
in deed detedS Id January, 1885. from r A. Blan-
tpgs Court, and in sprco County Cort shall pro.
coed to sell, at public auction on the premises on
TUESDAY, the l4tbAprit, 1857 at a O'Clock P M,
he real estate conveyed by the said deed consisting
II lot fronting 80 feet ON Vepsbls street, run.
ming back 1865 feet Or the said lot there excel
lent framed dwelling besides store house. and othsr
buiidInRs. ts1 s
TERMs-Cash. The title il believed 20 be GOOD ,
but the subscriber, actns only Trust. will con-
vay with the usual sp .clal warranty. Thetsxss for
1857 TO be paid by the pure hsser - b..
w. r sTROTHER. Trustee. =
Sale condusted By GoDDIN & APPERsos, Aucts.
K. s. 1t Is probable ON the day of sale an arrange
ment will be made, by which = reasonable credit
will be given on "a part Of the purchase mensy- i
apis ~ q A.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1857-04-14
by GOdain e. AppeYsOn.
f1tRUSTEES, SAFE OF v ALU "A b i. r.
Il REAL ESTATE ON XENARLE AND CAR.

f1tRUSTEES, SAFE OF v ALU "A b i. r.
i sREAL ESTATE ON VENABLE AND CAR.
klN9TON STREETS, ADJOINING THE CITY
Of RICHMOND-By virtue ofs deed of trust frour
+. A.Blankinship and Others to w w. Day and
John g. Williams trustees, dated the 18th dsy d De-
cember, 1858, and recorded in the Henrico County
clerks office, to secure debt therein mentionsd,,
and by virtue of an order of the County Court OF
henrieo couaty entered on the 9Th day Of March,
1851. appointing Z Nance, trustee in the place Of
the said w ", Day, deceased, we shall on TUES.
Day the "A day Of April 1887 On the. pre- mseA 1t
the hour of ~ o'cieck, r. sell 1t public auction.
10 the hish bdseI, the property embraced IN the
ssid aeed, being lot of ground. and the improve-s
ments fronting one hundred and fifty feet on
venasie street, and ruunir back between pa susl
lines three hundred and .hrty feet less, to
harrington street having front of one hundred and
fifty feet on Carrinston The said lot has ON it
hns dwelling and stors.s occupied by the said Ban-
xlnshiP The said property will be sold together or
In lots as may be deemed most advisable. - s-ss q
TsRMs Cash Taxss Tor the present year to BE-
JNO g WILLIAMS, r,n..
+ NANCE, Iiustees.
Sale conducted by GoDDIN 4 APPERsos, Aucts. sst
an IS 80 - .s.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1857-04-14
Uy Larus q .Aine,
nERENPTORY SALE OF A sPEKN.
DID STOCK OF WATChE6 AND yEWEIr

DEKEMTTWnnrn =, b. ~ y vt ~, n LIAM.
RY AT AUCTION.-Hsvipg received by the last
steamer from New York large and extensive stock
of Watches and Jewelry, With the Instructions that
taken the store recently ossupied by Mr. Chss Rich
ardsou under the Amencsn Hotel for tbs purpose Of
selliag the stock out privately daily, and auction
and Silver English Levors Anchors ard Cylinders -
Also about 500 Plated Wasehes Of al grades suits-
BILE for the country trade togstker with % end;d lot
of Vest, Fob and Quad Chaies !; LsdisS Cameo Mo.
ssic Gold Stone and floysnsne Sets in esses, Mina
ture Pins and Loctets; Lsdies Bresst-Pins sad Ear
Rings Gents Studs; Pins; Rings, &c. s- s4ss
Coantry merchants would do we'll to attend 81 tho
entire stock must be sold for whatever it will bring
sale ito commence on TUESDAY evening" It u
O'clock and will be Continued all the week Eysry
article warranted TO be as represented.
Sale conductsdby LARUS 6HInE.
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