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Marshall County Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1855-1859, 1858-07-29

On the whole. it is Of great importance
for a man to take heed what thoughts he
entertains, as to what company he keeps;
for they have the same effect on his mind
Bad thoughts are as infectious as bad COM
pany. Aud this is one advantage of re-
tiremeut, that man may choose what
company he pleases from within himself
As iD the world we often light upon bad
company than good. SO in solitude we are
oftener troubled with impertinent and un-
profitable thoughts than entertained with
agreeable and useful ones; and man that
has SO far lost the command Of himself as
to lie at the mercy of every foolish and
vexing thought is much in the same situa-
ton as lost whose door is open to all
comcrs; whom. though ever so noisy: rude
OF troublesome, he cannot get rid. Of; but
with this difference, that the latter hath
some recompence for his trouble. the for
mer none at all, but is robbed Of his peace
and quiet for nothing.
Marshall County Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1855-1859, 1858-07-29
Sleep.

There is no fact more clearly establish
ed in the physiology of Man than this:
that the brain expsngls its energies and IL
self during sleep; if the respiration does
not equal the expenditure. the brain with
ers: this is Insanity Thus it is, that in
early English history, persons who were
condemned TO death by being prevented
from sleeping, always died raylng mani
acs; thus it is also, that those who were
starved to death became insane; the brain
is not nourished and they canno, sleep
The practical inferences are three:
/. Those wh1 think most, who do
most brainwork, require the most sleep.
Cd That time saved from necessary
sleep is infallibly destructive to mind.
body, and estate.
Sd. Give yourself, your children, your
servants. give all who are under YOU the
fullest amount of sleep they will take, by
compelling them to go to bed some regu-
lar early hour, and then to rise in the
morning the moment they awaken them
selves, and Within fortnight Nature,
with almost the regularity of the morning
sun, will unloose the bonds of sleep. ihs
moment enough reposa has been secured
for the wants Of the system. This is the
only safe and sufficient rule; and as TO the
question. how much sleep any one requires,
each must have a rule for himself; great
Nature will never fail to write it to the
observer under the regulations Just given.
-JourRdl of Health.
Marshall County Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1855-1859, 1858-07-29
Scene in a SAlarf.

Hon. David Paul Brown, Of the Phi l:.-
delphia Bar, relates the following good
story in late work of his:
A quack doctor had instituted suit for
medical services ag ainsl one Of his neigh
bors. and the suit being brought fer the
use of another, bee anne himself the prin-
cipal witness. A Mr.. Williams, who was
employed to defend the suit, and to expose
the quackery and ignorance, and worthli-
ness of the services rendered, subjected
the Doctor to the follow ing cross examina-
ton:
Counsel: Did you treat the patient ac-
cording to the most approved rules of
surgery?
Witness: BY all means. certainly, did.
Counsel: Did you decapitaie him?
Witness: Undoubtedly did; that was
matter Of course.
Counsel: Did you perform Che Cesari-
an operation upon him?
Witness: Why. of course; his condition
required II, and it was attended with great
success. AHs-
Counsel: Well, then. Doctor. as -ou
first cut off the defendants head. then
dissected him, and he still survives ii, l
have no more questions to ask, and if your
claim will survive il, qaackery deserves to
be immortal.
Marshall County Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1855-1859, 1858-07-29
How a Church was Cured of
ErecuaOUtis

A Congregational church in a ncghborng State
got compately enlisted in the Presidential con-
test, for Fremont and Jessie that little attention
was given to religious questions. The Minister
constantly preaching, praying and exhortng upon
political issues-and his deacons and the laymen
followed suit ct the prayer and conference meet
ings. Finally, worthy old farmer, one of the
staunchest ard best members of the church, and
firm undertaking democrat, was called upon to Of
fer prayer
go, Lord said he, "uphold the old Democratic
party, which has received thy protection and sup
port ever since the day of the great Jeffersonian
struggle. Continue to bless the old party which
has, under thy protection and providence, brought
great blessings on this republic. II it be thy pleas
ure, and l believe it will be, o carry that party
through this struggle to complete triumph. Bless
James Buchanan, the tried honest statesman, and
guide him safely to the Presidential chair. Bless
John c. Breckenridge, the young and Jealous dem
ocra, and open to him the path of duty as well as
that which leads to the Vice Presidency. Give
them victory. 0 bless the opponents of the dem
ocracy personally, but utterly destroy the fnatlcal
and injurious political schemes, if it be thy will 50
to do, as l verify believe it is Be on the side of
democracy, Lord, as thou hast been for the past
fifty years, and on the fourth of March next we
shall witness the Inauguration of Pennsylvania IA
vorte son. and the people of the country will once
settle down in their peaceful pursuits instead
Of warning wickedly section against section, inter-
est against interest, and man against his brother
AndO, Ibeseech thee, especially free the Chris
tian Churches from the political strife and bitter
ness which are rending asunder, destroying their
usefulness, and turning them unhappily into mere
political associations. Let US hear something of thy
word and mercy on the Sabbath. We have alrea-
dy been piled to fulness with political fanaticism,
and our minister has become stump orator against
the good old party which thou in Thy wisdom has
upheld SO long and SO repeatedly guided to victory,
and sustained in the establishment of sound meas
ures.
o, turn his mind from these things, and turn his
attention to his legitimlte religious duties or turu
him directly into the hands of the Federal or
Abolition party, and let them take of him and
provide us with true minister of the Gospel. At
any rate, the present state of things cannot last
fpolitics arc to rule, shall claim one half of the
time in behalf of the democratic party, SO that there
may be fair discussion within these walls
Amen
This was stumpcr. 1t was the frs. prayer ever
offered publicly in that church for the success of the
Democratic party and its nominees, though humid
reds of prayers and exhortations had been made
against that party. When the old man had finish
cd there was silence for half an hour, and the meet
ing adjourned. Thus ended the political preaching
in that church.-Hart. Times. taf
Marshall County Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1855-1859, 1858-07-29
The Beauty Of Humility.

In Jesus we see no display. lie emp
tied himself of glory as We pour water on
the sands. There was in him no exalta-
ton of high conceit. He willingly let it
all 90. the divine greatness that was his
by right. He stood in low condition,
and associated himself with vulgar COM
pany, and wore common dress, and lived
in the houses Of the people; be used the
plain talents of good sense and Sober
speech, and guided himself by the molest
lamp of conscience. aud veiled his mira
tles in the homeiy guise ofcharity; he jour
MED after the manner of the poor-on
foot, and instructed the common people in
the unostentatious form of parallels.
Marshall County Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1855-1859, 1858-07-29
Pleasant EaNEshes.

l would have you build up for your.
selves and for your children, home
which viii never be lightly parted with
a home which shall be TO all whose lives
have been associated with it, the most ia
teresting and precious spot upon Garth
l would have that home the abode OF dig
nifty, beauty, grace. love. general friend
ships and happy associations. Out froal
such home | would have good influences
flow into neighborhOods and communities.
In such a home l would see noble ambi-
ton taking root. and receiving all generous
culture. And then would see you, young
husband and young wife, happy. Do nos
deprive yourselves of such Influences as
will come to you through such an inslitu-
ton like this. No money can pay you FOX
such deprivation. No circumstances bat
those of utter poverty can justify You in
denying these influences to your children.
Marshall County Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1855-1859, 1858-07-29
Business the Charm oc Life.

1t ls employment that we all need, en-
ployment till it shall end. The ploughboy
is happy in his fur.ow, and the hours
pass swifter than the weaver's shuttle.
while the matron aud maid sing amid their
daily duties. No success and no wealth
can make that man happy who has moth
ing to do.
= An eminent merchant of Boston, when
asked by some one why he did not quit
his business, as his fortune was ample, re-
piled. that his repose would be his death.
He knew we'll that the spring of enjoyment
would dry up. and soon. with inactivity,
life would become burden. The cele-
brated commentator, Dr. Mcknight, com
pleted his work on the Epistles when not
FAR from sixty years of age. Nearly thir-
tv. years of his life had been occupied
with that great labor. His employment
had been regular and cheerful, aud the
purple currents Of his life had flowed
noiselessly Aaad ljoyously along He re,
fused to 60 on with the work, as he said he
had earned his respite. His faculties were
in their usaal vigor In. leaeing his regular
|employments his mind soon lost its tone,
and he sank almost into dwelling id:ocy.
Had he continued in his employments. a
mellow and green old age would have been
his portion, and his sun would have gone
down at least in unclouded splendor.
Marshall County Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1855-1859, 1858-07-29
Selet tn q oetrg.
Old Friends TOge ther.


O,time is sweet when roses meet,
With springs sweet breath around them;
And sweet the cost, when hearts are lost,
If those we love have found them;
And sweet the mind that still can find
A star in darkest weather;
But nought can be so sweet TO see,
AS old friends met together.
Those days of old, when youth was bold,
And time stole wings to spend it,
And you ne'er knew how fast time few,
Or, knowing, did not heedit;
Though grey each brow that meets us now
Our age brings wintry weather.
Yet nought can be so sweet to see
As these old friends together.
The few long known, whom years have shown
With hearts that friendship blesses;
A hand to cheer-perchance a tear,
To soothe friends distresses,
Who helped and tried, still side by side,
A friend to face hard weather;
o, this may we yet JOY to see,
And meet old friends together.
Marshall County Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1855-1859, 1858-07-29

circumstances were in the programme
Why conducted myself in this manner,
amIunable to say. / could not have been
drunk. for l had partaken Of nothing but
lager beer, which is a fud innocent of al
cohol. 1t may have been the sardnes or
the cheese -or perhaps the sausage flew to
my head.
Twas finally captured by four Dutchmen
led by Damphool, who took me off the
floor behind The piano, where 1 was
trying TO pour beer ont of an E fiat bugle,
and was asking the bass drum if it wouldn't
have another mug. l was supported by
the whole strength ofthe company as far
as the door, when Damphool took charge of
me. / went along we'll enough, though
why desired to snuff all the gas with my
fingers L don't know, nor can 1 tell what
induced me 10 make so many Intellectual ef-
forts to open the door with the tail of my
coat instead of a latch key, nor why l seiz.
ed upon my landlady's night cap to light
me to bed with in place of night lamp; it
couldn't have been the lager, for that OBJ
noxious beverage does not intoxicate the
partaker thereof. The sketch of my per-
formance is related to me by Damphool,
as lost my memory Immediately after the
love epistle with the waiter
Awoke next day at noon, when my head
felt like patent windlass with a double
gang of men at the crank | laid it to the
cheese. and mado strong resolve to eat
no more without taking plenty of lager beer
"a medicinal preparation of a tonic and di-
uretic character) to correct all i'll effects.
Infexi5ly, &c.,
@. K. PHILANDER DOESTICkS, p. b.
p. S.-Lager does not ntoxicate
Marshall County Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1855-1859, 1858-07-29
Marriage: Young Mem
f - Listen

Tothe question often asked of young
men as to the reason why they do no:
marry, we sometimes hear the reply, Il
am not able to support wife, In one
case in three. perhaps it may be SO; but.
as general thing the truth would be. Il
am not able to support the style in which
I think my wife ought to live In this,
again, we see false view of marriage; a
looking to appearances in the world, in
stead of union with loving woman for
her own sake.
There are very few mensof industrious
habits; who cannot maintain wife, if they
are willing to five economically, and with
out reference to the opinion of the worl.
The great evil is, they are not content to
begin life humbly. to retire together into
an obscure position. and together work
their way into the world. he by Industry
in his calling and she by dispensing with
prudence the money that he earns. But
he must stand .oat and attract the attention
of ot,erss by fine houses aud 6ne clothes.
A mass of nearly pure copper. weighing over
$50 tons, has jus. been thrown up at the Mime
eota Mtno axe
Marshall County Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1855-1859, 1858-07-29
Live them Down.

Brother, art thou poor ana lowly,
Toiling, drudging day by day,
Jouneying painfully and slowly,
On thy dark and desert way2
Pause not, though the proud ones frown;
Pause not, fear notl Lee them dorm
Though to vice chou sIialt not pander.
Though to virtue thou shalt kneel,
Yet thou shall not escape slander,
Gbe and lie thy soul must feel;
Jest of willing, curse of clown;
Heed not either! Liue them dorm.
Hate may WELD her scourges horrid:
MaIics may thy woes deride;
ScOrn may bind with thorns thy forehead,
Enry's spear may pierce thy side.
Lo. through Cross shall come the Crot.a;
Fear not F0emGmi LIVE THEM Doy7N,
Marshall County Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1855-1859, 1858-07-29
A Laugh.

How mach Of a character lies in alaughl
It Is m fact the cipher key. oftentimes,
when we decipher man. As a late writer
observes You know no man until you
have heard him laugh There are ocea-
sions--there are humors--when maa
with whom we have long been familiar,
will quite startle us by breaking out into
hearty laugh, which comes manifestly
from the sheert. and yet which we have
never heard before. And in'many heart
sweet angel slumbers unseen, until some
happy moment awakens II.
Marshall County Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1855-1859, 1858-07-29
THE MiRSHiLL DEMOCRAT,
MCDONALD & BROTHER.
TERMS:

II paid IN advance. ....................l Il %
At the end of six months, s,.................1 80
If delayed until the end of the year.. ..... . 90
Marshall County Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1855-1859, 1858-07-29
Sands of Gold.

When parents smile 10 hear their chill
dren vulgar and profane, We look for the
day when such teachings shall mature in
to vipers at the hearth.
Mems lives should be like the days,
more beautiful in the evening; or like the
seasons, aglow with promise, and the au-
tnmn rich with golden sheaves where
golden words and deeds have ripened on
the field.
Everyday life has its gospels, as well
as the Sabbath and pulpit.
Though the world should be all ablaze
with light, we verify believe the masses
would grope on in ignorance.
The pulse of one heart may be felt by
nation.
Death gives to manya rich inheritance.
Faith has its anchors flung out into
still waters, while the earth-craft tosses
in storm but for brief day.
Delicate flowers thrive only by the most
assidlous care, and must be famed only By
gentle winds, and warmed by the genial
rays of summer. So must science be kind
ly infenced, or it will droop and perish.
Fortune assists the bold and repels the
co ward; but the path which leads to glo-
ry is never strewed with flowers.
It is truth that when tree is thrown
down, any person may gather the wood; it
is in the power of the weakest and the
meanest to triumph over fallen greatness.
1t corrects our morals by holding up to
ridicue our vices and follies.
Regard virtue as .he safest helmet
the surest defence.
Friendship is always profitable; love is
frequently injurious. To lose friend is
the greatest of all losses. to lose lover
will but better prepare you to secure
another.
Be on such terms with friend as if you
knew that he might one day BE- your ene-
my.
Men sometimes live in small houses
but if they FL them with true friends.
they will find their houses large enough.
A friend should bear friends inGrmi-
ties eE
Marshall County Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1855-1859, 1858-07-29

A mass of nearly pure copper. weighing ovel
$50 tons, has just been thrown up at the Mime
sofa Mine, Lake Superior.
Marshall County Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1855-1859, 1858-07-29

p. S.-Lager does not intoxicate.
Marshall County Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1855-1859, 1858-07-29

The pulse of one heart may be felt by
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1858-07-03

II II M Ii
HARDwARK ON COMMISSION.-The subscri-
II Der has removed his entire stock OF HI
to his new store In Nichols Block, corner OF Second
and Brady streets, sign Of the BROAD AXE, where
he VIII keep on hand . general assortment Of goods
In his line.
CARPENTERS, BUILL RS.
Blu CKSMIIHS, Nh HLNZS7S.
IINNNERS AND FARMERS
will here find . lsree and well assorted stock Of
Shelf and HeGcy HnrdsCare
which will be sold by the undersigned Ut ton to
twenty-five per cent less than ever before offered In
this market.
Country dealers can buy It this store At % low
rates as at 81. Louis or Chicago. Cail and examine
before purchasing Elsewhere.
1oodtf J. q. WA0UBUl
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1858-07-03
Country Property.

Mol. A Farm OF l20 acres near Round Grove, SO
acr 5 broke and. under cultivation, q email house, run
ming water.
No2. The north west quarter of Sec s. Twp 70,
r /, east, upon which there is 10 acres broke.
10 5. The southwest quarter Of $. c ), twp 70, X ],
east. with 9 good stone QUAR- upon IL.
No 4. Two hundred and forty acres, In section II,
twp so, X l, west, (Cedsr County, running water.
Only SIS per acre
MOI 8. The south east quarter Of sec ii, twp Is,
Range !, west. Price $40 per acre.
Not. Eighty acres, part Ia wheat, near Round
Grove. Price SIS per acre. Easy terms
No 7. A splendid fam Of $50 acres, sec II, twpsO,
r l, east. A large rock house, wo d and water, viii
lie sold in whole Or IN part, 100 acres In wheat. II
taken soon the crop will bs gwen in, or any pei son
can purchase the crop on the ground. A g5cd spsc-
ulation. jelS-dif
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1858-07-03
REMOVALS..
Removal.

Removal.
I'VE have removed cur stock OF Clothing, Cloths,
w Gassimeres, Furnishing Goods, &C., 70 our new
and spacious store in
METROPOLITAN BLOCK
And are now prepared to show them to our old friends
and customers, and rs many new ones ns choose 70 IA
vr u. We leave this week for New York and Bos.
ton, where We will purchase and bring 20 this city
the richest and most fashionable stock for the Spring
and Summer Trade, ever offered IN this market, 1T
Wholesale and Retail. Prompted by our success the
past year, we feel arrured that . First Glass Clothiog
and Tailoring Establishment Is much needed, and We
take II upon ourselves u open such m one, trusting
TO our manv friends for its support. We 90 business
strictly on the one price principle, and warrant every
article. Iycb25-dtn X. II. Il %.
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1858-07-03
ROOFING.


~.
ooxnOnt RoO0n9A
TvHR undersignsd, w. n. NmoTr I Co are
/ now prepared t. pms on thsas Newly Discovered
Elastic Cement Roofing,
Which Is considered the very best thing 10 the liae
Of G ment Roofs in existence. In the first place,
we do not use Tar, which u considered . very great
object hon TO the Patent Roofing now used.
Our Cement ID elastic, white, ard - hard IS mar
BILE when dry. It does D q injure the rain water BY
coloring or hardening II in the least; neither does the
heat or cold Affect II u all; u 10 just - hard IN hot
weather - IL 10 IN cold
Persons wishing to have Cement Boots are request.
ed TO call and see my samples before making any en-
gagemeuts elsewhere.
Il can be applied - cheap - any cement roofing
now used In this city. State and County rights for
sale.
Call ct our shop, No g Harrison street, between
First aod Second streets, Davenport.
mch29-dAwtf wv. h. MINOrT 4 90.
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1858-07-03

TwENTY-THREE eligible Building Lots, situated
i oa Harrison, Third, Ripley and dlondeAce streets
will be sold or leased on reasonable terms: tor Par.
ticulars enquire OF CORBIN 4 Dow. or
(augdt1 AnRS NAY.
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1858-07-03

IN Missouri, supposed to Be the onlr body Of Pine
Timber remaining in the State, unentered.
Noy16dkwtf 4. BARBUR 4 Go
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1858-07-03
GRAND TRUNK n

GRAND TRUNK RAILROAD
Of CANADA.
n-A DELIGHTFULAND ROMANTIC RoUTE-n
FROM 1Hs wEss TO
B0ston, New York and the Eastern Seates.
Via the Michigan Central, Great Western. Oodess.
burgh and Vermont Central and
Grand Trsnk Railrsad Of Canada.
Passengers BY this route have IN opportunity Or
visiting some % the grane est and most wo0dsrful
FAILS, Suspension Bridge, Hs 77ousamd Islands.
Rapids W the st laurence. Quebnc, AoafreSl.
Whife Mountains, the Tubular Bridge, ta<ayiv =
miles ~ length, Lake Champlain. FaAs ~ Acss-
On and after May | 1858, baggage will be checked
through from Ohicaso.
TO EMIGR ANTS.
Passages may be secured at the on,ce Of THE corps.
ny In Chic go by sdiiin0 vessels from London. I.iv-r-
pool, Plymouth, Glasgow, Bristol, Hull, Abrvdeen.
and MontEes Sc An agent Of the GRAND TRTNE
experimenting the removal VI emil
grants ana baggage NJ Quebec free Of charge
Fare from go to $85 to Chicago, inoluding conAsl
provisions.
The Mammoth Steamship
LEVIATnAN,
or $500 Tons, AND 7CO FEET loNO
Is under contract to this company for one or moro
trfps 4 Portland this year. Tourists return tickets
from Chicsgo to the Grief towns In Europe vitl short.
ly BE- ifsued. Tickets from Chicago for ali points
ksst, also for the Levia'haD, or for the n. D. q. o
Cos ships cen be obtained at the ONCE Of tho GrasQ
Trunk Railroad, No. 36 Dearborn street; Chicago.
kxHAE0E ON kUROps.-9ight Drafts ON LpLdoQ
At five dollars pr pound sterling, may Be procured
1t the ofice Of the Grand Trunk Railroad, IN Chi-
csgo!
wARnACk,
aprl6dtf-CHs
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1858-07-03

VHR three story Brick House located on the
l. corner OF 6econd and KeyL olds streets, In the
city Of LeClAire, containing ten rooms, having q riv-
tr view Of some 6 mi'es up and down; also a good
cistern which contains some 400 barrels OF water, and
a good brick smoke house. 1t is one Of the healthiest
locations on the Mississippi River.
Terms, 81 500 cash, the balance in l, 2 and .
years, At 10 per cent interest. For further particu-
lars inquire on the premises. The house is not one
year old.
apr17-f M. 8. TERHHNn.
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1858-07-03

M Z - - q q H Z.
l%TE oGer for entry, or location At one dollar and
w twenty-five cents per acre, . tract of valuable
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