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Marshall County Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1855-1859, 1859-11-10
CONCLUDED NEXT WEEK.

GE~The following tribute to the talents
of townsman we copy with pleasure from
the New York Atlas It's encomiums up
on the work are richly merited, if 'eau,y'
may be taken as a specimen.--PHARos,
Logansport.
we have received, through the hands
of lady; from the publisher, John D.
Peters, of indianapolis. Indiana, copy of
work entitled Few Poems The
quaintncss and simplicity of the tile arrest
ed our attention. We have read with avid
ity, every poem embraced in it. and they
are sixteen of them, devoted 10 as many
subjects. All possess, in pre-eminent
degree. the highest attributes Of legiti-
mate poetry. The work is from the pen of
Hon. Horace P. Biddle, a gentleman who
may confidently rank himself with the
more successful poets of the country. We
copy one Of his effusions as a specimen OF
the high merit Of all. 1t is addressed to
Beauty, and single perusal of it will pro-
duce the conviction on ALL that it emlnated
from one of those bards who derive inspi-
ration directly from Helicon Never was
so much poetry embodied in SO limited a
number Of lines.
Marshall County Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1855-1859, 1859-11-10
Their AntecSdentS.

In the year 1857 the leaders in the
emeute at Harper's Ferry were regarded as
not only good Republicans, but as sane and
worthy men, and in every respect entitled
to the confidence of the Republican party
Then they were regarded as patriots and
their Kansas deeds were hailed as just and
worthy the Republican cause. In all the
Republican papers they were heralded as
men truly devoted to the Republican cause
and faithfully carrying out Republican prn-
ciples. Ofthe party engaged with Brown
in the Harper's Ferry conspiracy. FIVE were
from Connecticut The Hartford Times is
searching out their antecedents, as furn-
ished from Republican sources. 1t refers
to the files of the Hartford Courant, of 1857,
a Republican paper then and now pure and
undoubted, for some account of BRowN.
from which it copies as follows;
Capt. John Brown, of Ossawatomie.
Kansas. just the man to inspirit the Free
State men and play the game of bluff
against the serfs of the slave owners in
Kansas, desires some material AID to keep
his arms stayed up, while he fights the
battles of freedom against the border ruff
fans. BROWN is JUST THE MAN WE
NEED IN KANSAS; and if every man
who loves freedom and can spare dollar
or two. would put it in Browns purse, we
will warrant they will get their MONEYS
worth out of Brown hereafter Let us
back up the men who are fighting our bat
ties.
The Times argues that, il Brown was
right then, he is right now, and that if it
was their duty 20 back him up while fight
ing their battles then, his former friends
should not desert him now.
JOHN E. Cook, CRowN's aid, is thus al
luded to in the Courant, of September 1,
1869:
John f. Cook Esq, a lawyer from Law
renee. Kansas. is expected in town to day,
and will speak at Touro Hall this evening.
upon the wrongs and the wants of Kansas.
Mr. Cook went from Handdam to Kansas.
and while there has made himself perfectly
familiar with the movements both parties.
He starts for Kansas on Thursday, at the
head of a brave company of men, who 90
prepared to defend themselves from attack.
and to give the Ruffians an opportunity, if
they can or dare to earn the reward of ell
even hundred dollars. which has been Of
fered for his scalp. We are assured that
Marshall County Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1855-1859, 1859-11-10
ssThe Old Folks at Home. ,,

lnC Ot0 FOShS Ot AAOnle.7
w. c. EWARDS has returaed to the Edwards
House, which became so popular with the public.
viii in future aid in superetending its affairs. The
House has been entirely rettted and newly furn-
ished. 1t IS corinsodous and comfortable in all
It's departmenss- No pains or expense will be
spared to render it first class Hotel. Travellers,
and all osners'wlli ind every desirable aceommo-
datiou.
In conn ION with this house is a large and con-
venient sr5le, where prompt attention will be
gwen apr2in2l.
Marshall County Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1855-1859, 1859-11-10

JUSTICE OF THE PEACE
"AS movedhis offise one door north Of Pierce
III Clothing store, near the Democrat printin
Office, on Michigan street, where he will Civ
prompt .'>ntion to all claims entrusted to him 70
collection, ;'.ras Justice of the peace or in high
er courts. Tax wing &C., promptly attended to
Plymouth, Ind sept. 9. le5S-42tf.
Marshall County Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1855-1859, 1859-11-10
ADVERTISING:
Business Garos.
JOB PRINTING.

At the Marshall County Democrat Job Office
as neat and cheap work can be done as at any
Printing establishment in Northern Indiana
Having good Card Press, such work can be
done on very short notice and on reasonable terms
Call and see our samples Of work.
Marshall County Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1855-1859, 1859-11-10

A presentiment struck me that some
schoolroom. and Sir Thomas Elliot wanted
me. These presentiments do come across
us sometimes, without knowing why or
wherefore. Do they ever fail of being borne
out? Never, with me. Surely there was
nothing unusual, nothing 10 create sur
prise or uneasiness, in Sir Thomas Elliots
paying us morning visit, connected as
our families were about to be; ret before
got to the drawing door, all that was
to take place seemed to flash upon me-
Sir Thomas Turned round at my entrance,
and prefxed what he had to say. by sta
ting that he had been called to Middlebury,
the previous day, on professional bust
ness.
am aware Of it, sir, said. Mr.. Will
liam took tea with us last evening, and
mentioned that yox were gone there.
How did he know? growled Sir Thom-
as. under his breath. Called In and heard
it from his mother, ] suppose. Well mad
am, to be brief-for have patients wait
now Cor me at home, and know not how
to spare time for coming here-I am con
cerned to tell you that / received no ac
count of the late DR.. Goring Doctor, as
hear him universally called, though find
he was only general practitioner) which
has considerably surprised me.
In what way, si,? l asked, with calm
ness. Though, Indeed. my heart fluttsring
sadly.
Why madam, can you be ignorant that
you must pardon my speaking plainly:
l only repeat the statement as it was given
The Lambertville press., 1859-10-06

81 think she has right to earn it if she needs
it," he replied "ahd | must confess I prefer
to see young ladies who are not wealthy engaged
in some profitable employment, rather than living
idly at home"
"Oh, it does not look well ! = said She tossing
her pretty head "I prefer to see them con-
tented with their lot, for it looks avaricious in
women to earn money"
is there avarice in trying to help ones SELF
rather than be burden :" asked Agnes Bryan
who, unseen by Harry had stood near and whom
these cold words had stung perhaps not uninten-
tionally. " Is there avarce in choosing indus
try and independence to idleness and want .
Miss Fowler's eyes flashed for moment
haughtiIy on Agnes but Harry prevented her
from replying.
/ agree with Miss Bryan, said he. The
true object of life both male and female, is i'm
provement, and we all know that this is never to
be gained by idleness."
Perhaps Miss Bryan would not only wish to
work with the men, but to vote with them :"
said Helen.
"No," said Agnes, answering the sarcastic
tone with one of calm sweetness, :" I think that
true woman's influence is worth more than her
vote"
Helen answered only with a look Of disdain
and she turned haughtily away, leaving the ar
gument unfinished Harry's first impulse was
to follow her, but he paused. In that moment
of his indecison two pictures rose vividly before
his imagination One was al home mades splendid
by the presence and the wealth of an heiress;
home of fashion and brilliancy. The reigning
queen of all this magnifcence was an elegant
woman, an ornament at the table and in the
drawing room Of her house-a star in the society
which futtered admiringly around her. The
picture dazzlede but he turned away, and turning
saw another vision.
He saw home with a freside in it-with a
deep, holy, quiet heart, reigning and diffusing
brightness there. He saw a noble, womanly
mind, unfolding into more perfect richness, year
after year, and spirit blending more and more
harmonously with Fate held before him, in
that moment, golden bauble and pure pearl,
and whispered, (which shall / give you, wealth
or worth 2"
Good angels helped him, and he chose the
pearl
Years after I saw Harry in his home, and
found his vision more than realized. He had
risen to emnence in the city to which he had re-
moved, but Agnes was still the flower Of his home
and heart.
The Lambertville press., 1859-10-06
A Cool Operation.

" Halloo there, captain" said a brother
Jonathan to captain of canal packet on the
Erie Canal "what do you charge for pas
sage ~
"Three cents per mile, and boarded" said the
captain.
" Wal, / guess III take passage, capting, see
ing as how | am kinder gin eout walking SO
far"
Accordingly he got on board just as the stew
art was ringing the bell for dinner. Jonathan
sat down and began to demolish the '1fixins y to
the utter CONSERVATION of the captain, until he
had cleared the table of all that was eatable,
when he got UP and went on deck pricking his
teeth very comfortably.
/" How far is it, capting, from here to where
came abroad Z"
" Nearly one and a half miles, said the cap
tain.
" Let's see," said Jonathan, that would be
Just four and half cents; but never mind, cap
ting, / wont be small; here's five cents, which
pays my fare to here; | guess I'll go ashore
now: I'm kinder rested out"
The captain yamoused for the cabin, and Jona-
than went ashore. The captain did not take
any more way passengers" the remainder Of
the summer Yankee Blade.
The Lambertville press., 1859-10-06
The Lost Sheep.

A preacher of the Methodist chucrh was trav-
cling in one of the back settlements, and stop
ped at cabin where an old lady received him
very kindly. After setting provisions before
him, she began to question him.
Stranger, where mought you be from? !"
Madam, I reside in Shelby county, Ken
lucky"
"Wall, stranger hope no offence, but what
mought you be doin' up here?"
:" Madam, / am searching for the lost sheep
of the house of Israel"
"John, John (" shouted the old lady, come
right here this minut here is a stranger all the
way from Shelby County, Kentucky, hunting
stock, and I'll just bet my life that tangled haired
old black ram, that's been in our lot last week,
is one of his'n."
The Lambertville press., 1859-10-06
Volume 1, Number 48.
gabbath g2eaAing.
Saturday Night.

All hail Saturday night The night prior
to the poor mans holiday, or rather day of rest
But how is Saturday night spent by the poor
man? Is it in preparing for the Sabbath p
Or, is it in drunkenness and rowdyism2 Alas
too true Hundreds yea thousands, spend III
drunkenness and debauchery. OF course, there
are some who prepare for the coming Sabbath,
and who spend their evenings at home with
their families, but we are inclined to the opinion
that majority pass their Saturday night in
haunts Of darkness, where the poisoned cup
and the enticing game leads them to utter ruin
and damnation where friend meets friend
each strives to fleece his neighbor out of his hard
their families, whilst they are in these dens on
Saturday nights Oh name it not for it will
make their conscience Srnite them in their down.
ward course to destruction. Whenthe husband
returns from his weeks labor on Saturday even
ing his wife meets him with smile and kiss,
and announces supper in readiness. Supper
over the husband puts on his hat and IS about
going out, when his wife intercepts him. and
INQUIRIES what time he will be home tonight
He informs her that he will not be gone long
that he has promised to meet friend, and that
it was Impossible for him to break the engage
ment Poor wife, little does she know what
awful deeds her husband is committing while she
is patiently waiting his return. She reminds
him before he departs from her side that it is
Saturday night, and that she would ike to have
his company. He assures her that he will not
be gone long, she kisses him affectionately, he
departs, and she waits his return with the
patience of Job. She watches the hand of the
clock, as they tell the hour Of night. Eight
O'Clock comes, but no husband. Nine, he comes
not She listens with that attention which only
wife and mother can listen, for the footsteps
of her husband. Alas he comes not yet.
q Great God she atlast exclams, " four O'clock.
and husband not home yet" AT last he comes,
reeling and tottering under the maddening in
fuence of the Intoxicating bowl, his money all
spent, and his hopes blighted. She, however,
meets him with sad smile, and puts him to bed,
where he spends most of his Sabbath She
entreats of him to do so no more. He prom
ises, and all goes smoothly again until Saturday
night-he makes all kinds of excuses for being
so poor when his dear wife intreats of him for q
morseI of bread BY her shrewd management,
however, they make out to get along until next
payday. Thus is Saturday night spent by
thousands. Young men, take warning Old
men, set your sons good example, and teach
them TO shun the haunts of wickedness aud cor
ruption. Huntington Globe.
The Lambertville press., 1859-10-06
A Model Debtor.

IT is only those people who keep out Of debt
that cannot form an idea of the misery of being
dunned Some debtors, however, when called
upon in business way and asked to settle
''that little bill,' or adjust that "triding bal
ance," have a nonchaent way of desiring the
collector to call again, SO irresistible, that in
stead of getting the usual credit of months,
they generally manage to postpone the settle
ment of all claims for many years One Of this
class we heard Of yesterday. He is adamantine
against all collectors and but few persons of
that occupation, will undertake the job of dun
ming him.
AS debtors most usually are, he is poor !;
but, to use favorite expression of his he is
not so poor, but what he can promise to pay
which he does continually and after style so
perfectly an foit, that his creditors, unable to
get angry, consider him a model debtor He
rents an Office in the lower part of the city, into
which he has but lately moved. In changing
his place of business to where he is at present
located he had the following circular printed
one of which he enclosed to each Of his credi-
tors
CINCINNATI, July 80, 1859
Ny Dear Sir.-Within the past week I have
removed my place Of business from No - Third
street, to No. = Front street. When you again
send me a bill, please order your collector to
call at the last mentioned place My office
hours are from A. NJ. to P. NJ.
Yours, very truly,
***
P. s.-Should by any chance not be in,
tell your collector or whoever may have the
claim, to wait until do come in, and | will say
when to call again
It is needless to add that the circular had the
their claims to an account known as Profit and
Loss Gin. Commercial.
The Lambertville press., 1859-10-06

A BOYS PoCKET.-What about young
sters dress is he more proud of than his pock-
cts Does his mother forget to insert pocket
in his apron, she is quickly reminded Of it, and
obtains no peace until the omission is supplied.
What mother ever finishes her boys panta-
looms without pocket on either side? And
with his legs encased in the little cloth tubes,
he struts off, where do you find his hands
Has his mother lost her thimble, where can she
find it /? Is anything ever suffered to lie loose
on the floor small enough to go in his pocket
And at later stage of life, when the worlds
goods begin to attract his attention. and the
decidedly human nature comes stealing over
him, and his pockets are larger and he has
more of them, are they less used Let the
following exposition answer: A mother IN
neighboring village says she emptied her hope
full sons pockets the other day, and the follow
ing articles were brought to light: Sixteen
marbles, one top, an oyster-shell, two pieces of
brick, one doughnut, a piece of currycomb, one
paint-brush, three wax-ends, a handful of corn,
chisel, two broken knives, skate-strap three
buckles, one ball, two primers, five eggs, and a
birds nest
The Lambertville press., 1859-10-06

LYING Those who aecustom themselves to
this great evil are truly mean and contemplate,
and inadequate to the task which they under
take, He that tells deliberate falsehood must
be forced to invent twenty more to make that
one good. Therefore shun lying and liars,
and thus escape that dreadful punishment which
must necessarily befal those who ara guilty of
speaking untruths.
The Lambertville press., 1859-10-06
B. d. Blackwell, Publisher
g o&t's Sgp q 4 ,
Fill no Glass for Me.
BY S. C. FOSTER.

o, comrades fill no glass for me,
To drown my soul in liquid flame;
For if drank, the toast should be
To blighted fortune, health and fame
Yet though long to quell the strife
That passion holds against my life,
Still boon companions you may be,
But, comrades, fill no glass for me
1 know breast that once was light
Whose patient sufferings need my care
I know heart that once was bright,
But dropping hopes have nestled. ~
Then, while the tear drops nightly steal
From wounded hearts that should heal,
Though boon companions ye may be,
o, comrades fill no glass for me
When I was young I felt the tide
Of aspirations undefled,
But manhood's years have wronged the pride
My parents centered in their child.
Then by my mothers sacred tear,
By all that memory should revere,
Though boon companions We may be,
o. comrades fill no glass for me.
The Lambertville press., 1859-10-06

THE SUN-The sun does not shine for few
trees and flowers, but for the worlds joy. The
lonely pine on the mountain top, waves its SOM
bre branches and cries "Thou art my sun 7"
So God sits in Heaven, not for favored few
but for the universe of life There is no crea-
ture so low that he may not look up with child
like confidence and say" My father thou art
mine n-Beecher.
The Lambertville press., 1859-10-06

WHEN a man begins to find fault, note his
spirit. If he is bitter, harsh and vindictive,
don't listen to him. He viii either grieve your
heart, or infect you with his own spirit. IF he
comes cursing like shimei, pass him by. Bnt
if he comes weeping like a jeremiah, you may
weep with him, and mourn over the desoIation of
Jurusalem.
The Lambertville press., 1859-10-06

The following is the verbatim, ct Iteratim, ct
punctuatim, ct spelatim ct capitalim direction
on letter dropped into the Post Office in this
place, says the Altoona Tribune, few days ago !:
MunGumerey Counttey
Lour marring township
Cabinet PoaSt oFfst
De Grant Pa
The Lambertville press., 1859-10-06

HAPPINESS. There are two things which
viii make us Happy in this life, five attend to
them. The first is never to yex ourselves
about what we can't help; and the second,
never to vex ourselves about what we can help.
The Lambertville press., 1859-10-06

z IF you marry" said Roman consul to his
son, let it be woman who has Judgment and
industry enough to cook meal for you, taste
enough to dress neatly, pride enough to wash
before breakfast, and sense enough to hold her
tongue"
The Lambertville press., 1859-10-06

A negro boy was driving a mule when the
animal suddenly stopped and refused to bulge.
won,t oo ,,ey !? y said the boy, j" Feel grand, do
YOU? Guess you forget your father was a jack
ass
The Lambertville press., 1859-10-06

A SLEEPY deacon. who sometimes engaged
in popular games, hearing the minister using the
words shuttle off this mortal coil, starteo up
rubbed his eyes, and exclaimed, Hold on J It's
nv deal /"
The Lambertville press., 1859-10-06

The poor man who travels with pack on his
travels with one in his pocket.
The Lambertville press., 1859-10-06

"Just put that back where you took it from ! D
as the Irish lass said when young Rory snatched
q kiss
The Lambertville press., 1859-10-06

A man too busy to take care of his health is
like mechanic too busy to take care of his
tools.
The Lambertville press., 1859-10-06

Getting backed off bridge by horse when
in buggy may be called stern reality.
The Lambertville press., 1859-10-06

"Much remains unsung," as the tom-cat re-
marked to the brickbat, when it abruptly cut
short his serenade.
The Lambertville press., 1859-10-06

A Turkish proverb says the devil tempts
other men, but idle men tempt the devil"
The Lambertville press., 1859-10-06

4 moral debating society out West" is en-
.aoed io a discussion on the following question !;
1If husband deserts his wife, which is the
most abandoned, the man or woman 2"
The Lambertville press., 1859-10-06

"Ah, Charley" said one little fellow to an
other, we are going to have cupola on our
bovse.v "Pooh that's moth hing," rejoined the
other Pops going to get mortgage on ours.
The Lambertville press., 1859-10-06

"Mrs. Smith, didyou say, in the hearing of
nv little girl that was great rusty cat F"
"No, my dear Mr.. Jones, said you were q
great aristocrat."
The Lambertville press., 1859-10-06

An English jury, in criminal case is said to
have brought in the following verdict:-
"Guilty some little doubt as to whether he
is the person"
The Lambertville press., 1859-10-06

A pipe, like a quack medicine, is worth moth
ing unless it is puffed
The Lambertville press., 1859-10-06
~ 1t Mt d I n 1t q.

Fainting-A clever way by which old maids
get into their beaux's arms
The Lambertville press., 1859-10-06

It is said that the toothache may always be
cured by holding in the hand a certain root
that of the tooth.
The Lambertville press., 1859-10-06

The beginning and the end.-The first thing
a man takes to in life is milk-the last is his
The Lambertville press., 1859-10-06

What kinds Of bands do young ladies like best
Husbands to be sure.
The Lambertville press., 1859-10-06

No tune is 50 popular, and yet 50 hard to
catch, as fortune.
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1859-05-12
Stiisntiht.
GEOLOGY OF IOWA.

EXTRACTS FROM HALLS GEOLOGICAL SURVEY.
The reconnaissance Of the district
comprised in the counties of Howard,
Mitchell, Chickasaw and Floyd, was
made by Prof. Hungerford and the
following brief notice Of their gcolo-
gy is derived from his notes, and from
the examination Of specimens collect
ed by him.
This region is drained by the head
waters of the Turkey, Wapsipinicon
and Cedar rivers. The Turkey heads
in the centre of Howard county, and
the Upper Iowa pursues winding
course through the northern tier ol
townships, running with a generally
eastern direction. The south fork o
the Turkey, or Crane creek as it is
generally called, is clear rapid stream
furnishing good water-power, whicl
has been improved at several points
1t flows through the center of Howard
and the northeastern corner OF Chicka
saw county, pursuing a very direc
southeasterly course. The central por
ton of Chickasaw. and the borders o
Howard and Mitchell are imperfect,
drained by the head-waters of th'
Wapsinicon, which flow through !,
level and rather marshy region tn
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1859-05-12
For the St Charles City lnieIIgen
Grandpa'S Letter TO Boys.

There are many bad habits which
boys are apt to fall into. | will men
ton one of them in order that you may
be on your guard. 1t is rant of re-
gard for the truth. This is common
fault among boys. They will not
hesitate to tell falsehood, if by So
doing they can gain anything, or
screen themselves from punishment.
l hope you will never be guilty of such
wickedness There is no better evil
dence of bad heart than this Truth
is most sacred thing-too sacred to
be trihed with on any occasion.
When a boy once loses his regard
for truth there is no crime too great
for him to be guilty of would not
trust him on any account-he would
steal if an opportunity offered, or do
any thing else no matter how bad.
Make it rule then, my dear boys, on
all occasions, and under all circum.
stances to tell the truth, although il
may be against your interest, and
even subject you to punishment al
the last, it would be greatly to your
interest to do so. A boy that is known
to be a truth-loving and truth-telline
boy, will be loved and respected b,
all-all will put confidence in him
and depend upon his word in all cases
but q boy that will tell lies, will bt