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Marshall County Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1855-1859, 1859-08-11

THREE CHILDREN KILLED By THEIR
FArHER.-A man named Arnat, who left
Germany in April last with his wife and
four. children. and who Sc tied upon
piece of land near Freeport, ILL.,. murder
ed three of his children, on Tuesday last.
by chopping them with an axe. They
were aged respectively six months, ten
and five years. One aged eight years, was
also badly wounded. He had been at work
ia tha harvest field. which he left with
The plea thet he was unwel. He went to
the house and requested his wife to take
his place. In the evening when she
returned to the house she found the four
children side by side on the floor, three of
them dead and the other badly woanded.
The father was standing against the wall.
and in bis hand the axe which had done
the bloody work. He. no doubt, was in
sane.
Marshall County Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1855-1859, 1859-08-11

In the use of profane words no idea is
to be expressed, no object to ba attained
no end secured, no ear to be pleased, nc
appetite to be administered to, no passion
to be fed, no titles to be acquired, nc
wealth to be earned, no possible good, eth
er real or imagined, is had in view. They
are wicked cheats. playing game of de
ception. attempting to palm oft buster
ing sound, for substantial thought.
Profanity is surely good witness of 2
terrible dearth of wisdom, frightfu
scarcity of ideas. Nor will any one pre-
Tend that there is any good in profanity
for besides being an arrant cheat. it is az
idle and wicked use of the name OF the
greatest and best being in the universe
the best aad truest friend of every human
being.
Marshall County Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1855-1859, 1859-08-11
EE-Dr. D. l.. Talbot, in commencing

ESDr. D. l.. Talbot. in commencing ;
series of articles for the Ft. Wayne Time:
in regard to the Wyandotte cave, make.
the following comparison between the Wy
andotte and Mammoth caves:
"Wyandotle cave, one of the most re
markable and extensive in the world, Il
situated in Crawford County, about TWEEN
ty five miles below New Albany. on tn,
Blue River. / have called it a remarka
bic cave. The Mammoth cave in Ken
lucky is designated as the greatest known
cave in the world. 1t may startle you
scientific readers to hear me assert tn,
fact. that there is one stalagmite IN tn,
Wyandotte cave. more massive than al
the stalagmites and s.alactites in the Nam
moth cave alone put together. This cave
l have surveyed and mapped distance o
twenty miles in length, and there are nu
merous avenues. l have never penetrated
to their end, although | have visited the
cave for scientific and other purposes, ov
er dozen different times, spending on one
visit four days and nights within its dark
some halls.
Marshall County Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1855-1859, 1859-08-11

The Black Republican candidate for Supreme
Judge of Ohio, Mr.. w. Y. Gholson, was formerly,
says the Detroit Free Press Shareholder in Misss
sppi, who sold his slaves public auction at Pom
tiac, in lS45, put the money into his pockets, and,
emigranted to Ohio, where he is now the Abolition
candidate for Judge the Supreme Court. The
fact that he had thus traifickcd in human flesh,
and was living uponits proceeds, doubtless recon-
mended him to the higher law fanatics, who prefer
him to an honest, conscientious, patriotic man, like
Judge Swan. Such is a specimen of the consisten.
cy of Black Rspublicanism.
Marshall County Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1855-1859, 1859-08-11
The Secret Motive Of Peace.

-
NJ. Gailar let, the able correspondent Of
the N. Y. Courier des Etats Unis, and
the best informed of the writer's for the
American press, ascribes the peace, among
other things, to serious misunderstand-
ing between Napoleon and Victor Emanu-
ell. The latter felt offended because his
personal gallantry and that Of his army at
tie battle of Palestro were not noticed in
Napoleon's order Of the day. His anger
was so great that at the battle of Magenta
he delayed to occupy the position assign
ed him, and left the Imperial Guard to
snstain for two hours, unsupported. the
shock of the Austrian army. He nearly
lost the battle by his delay. and the Empe-
ror did not hesitate to charge him with it,
as he believed it was done on purpose.
The King of Piedmont Became so dis
trustful that. when Napoleon announced
the hour for entering in triumph into Mi.
Ian. he was at the place two hours before
time. fearing that the French Emperor
would make the entry alone. These de-
tails came from Victor Emanuel himself
who told them in conversation with one Of
the directors Of the Lombard Railroad.
NJ. Gaillardet writes also that, though
the Milarese hailed the advent of the EN-.
peror with enthusiasm, the reception be-
camecoder as they penetrated Lombardy
When the Austrians approached Bresci;
after the battle of Soferino, the inhabit
ants replaced the Italian tri-colors with The
Austrian flags, which they had kept in re-
reserve. In the country the peasants
showed no good will toward the Frencl
soldiers.
In spite Of the talk about the enthusi
asm of the Italian patriots. there were We
ry few enlistments-except the five or 81,
thousand patriots, mostly exiles, under Ga
ribaldi. The population did moi rise ant
take arms, as the proclamation of Napole
on invited them to do. On the other hand
the Lombard troops in the Austrian army
were faithful to their colors; and it wa
the regiments almost exclusively Italiar
that fought most desperately against th'
French at Marignan. 1t was only whel
vanquished and about to be crushed tha
they cried Evyiya PHalia, in order to gs
quarter.
While the peasautry cursed the liberia
ting army, the shopkeepers and traders o
Piedmont made spoil out of its necessi
ties, charging shameless prices for every
thing.
Count Cavour was counteracting th'
policy of Napoleon. inviting insurrectior
everywhere, while the French Emperor
was avowedly repressine it.
Peace was made from sentiment o
distrust towards the King and Ministry o
Piedmont, and of disgust at the conduc
of the people. who so little appreciated tn
sacrifices and devotion of their allies
albany 1ryus.
Marshall County Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1855-1859, 1859-08-11

g- So embittered is Oberlinism to
any thing southern, that at one time the
faculty and students resolved to use no
product of Slave labor-of course they
cut cotton and eschewed tobacco altogeth-
er. An ardent young student. deeply
imbued with this antislavery sentiment,
happened to think. one night, after re-
firing to bed. that he was between pair
of cotton sheets, out he jumped, took a
blanket, and slept on the floor until morn
ing. 1t was rather hard bed, but it was
better to rest little. and turn over often,
than snooze all night in the sweat of "a
negro. Upon waking up in the morning
he fouad that the carpet on which he
slept was half cotton!
Marshall County Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1855-1859, 1859-08-11

Eg-The price paid for a newspaper. is
ike seed sown in the ground-it brings
back thousand fold Its value Some
people, however, do not believe it. They
think dollar paid for paper. is so much
paid for a luxury, whereas. the truth is, it
is SO much paid for a prime necessity. A
family without a newsparer--children
brought up ignorant of the world and its
vast concerns. Is there family where the
light of this full orbed thought has not
penetrated?
Marshall County Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1855-1859, 1859-08-11

E4s" A young women was examining 4
class IN Sunday y-school; bawing to lad of
large size. she put the question. Who
made you?' He could not tell. She then
asked little lad. who replied. "God made
me- She proceeded to reprovs the over
grown boy for his inability to answer a
question, which was SO readily done by one
not half his size. when he braced himself
up pompously and said, L should think he
might know; faint but little while since
he was made
Marshall County Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1855-1859, 1859-08-11

SfGNIFICANT--On Sabbath morning a
stranger visited one ofour fashionably built
churches for the purpose of worship, and,
on asking the sexton for seat. he replied
forgetting st. Pauls instructions to be
courteous 1--WE have plenty of Seats let,
sir!' The sexton, however. notwithstand-
ing his curt answer, condescended to show
the stranger to seat. At the close of the
services, the gentleman inquired for the
Treasurer of the Society, and ascer;ainin ?
the price for one year. he quietly handed
him the amount, with the request that the
seat might be reserved for strangersl'--
Cambridge Chronicle.
Marshall County Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1855-1859, 1859-08-11
SeletteS Qortrg.
1t isn't All i'm Bringing Up,

BY A. W. FYFE.
Itisn't all in "bringing up
Let folks say what they will;
To silver-scour pewter cup,
1t will be pewter still.
Fen he of old, wise Solomon,
Who said "train up a child,''
i'll mistake not, had son
Proved rattle Drained and wild.
A man of mark who fain would pass,
For Lord of sea and land,
May have the training of a son,
And bring him up full grand;
May give him all the wealth Of love,
OF college and of school,
But after all may make no more
Than just decent fool.
Another raised by penury
Upon her bitter bread,
Whose road to knowledge is like that
The good to heaven must tread;
Hes got spark of natures light,
Till in its burning letters bright
The world may read his name.
If it were all in "bringing up"
In counsel and restraint,
Some rascals had been honest men
I'd been myself, saint.
Oh. it isn't all in ''bringinS up"
Let folks say what they will;
Neglect may dim silver cup
1t will be silver still,
Marshall County Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1855-1859, 1859-08-11

The Vincennes Sun states that Lewis
Brooks, a colored man. died in that city
on "Wednesday, vergfng on to century
He was originally from Virginia. and fire.
quently boasted of having seen Gen.
Washington and lived near where the
great hero was born. He was afterwards
taken 20 Kentucky, was well acquainted
with Daniel Boone, and remembered the
birth cf Boone's first child. The old
mans wife is still living in Vincennas. .and
is nearly 100 years old.
Marshall County Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1855-1859, 1859-08-11

An old Oriental story records that, onC
day, NICOLA Muterdeen in mosque, as
ceLded the desk, and thus addressed hi:
audience:
80, children of tho Faithful, do yo
know what am going tc say?"
They answered, No"
"well, then" he replied, cit is no use
for me to waste my time on SO stupid :
set of people"
Next day he again mounted the desk
and inquired:
80, true Musselmenl know We what
am going to say?"
1--WE do" said they.
"Then." he continued. "there is No
need for me to tell you"
The third time lis audience thought
they should catch him, and on his putting
the usuai question. they answered.
"Some of US do, and some of us do
not"
"Well, then" replied he, "let those who
know tell those who do not"
Marshall County Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1855-1859, 1859-08-11

A DELICATE REBUKE.--Mr. Webster
wrote, after continued provocation, to the
editor of newspaper, who referred to
his private affairs. and especially to his
not paying lis debts. He said, substant:-
ally: ut is true that l have not Away S
paid my debts. and that | owe money!
One cause of this is, that | have not
pressed those who owe me for payment.
AS an instance of this, | enclose you
your fathers note, made to ms thirty
years ago, for money lent him to educate
his boys"
Marshall County Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1855-1859, 1859-08-11

A western editor, whose head at the
time seems to have been rather heavy,
records melancholy event" thus: Yes
terday morning. at O'Clock p. NJ, mar
with heel in the hole of his stocking
committed arsenic by swallowing dose
Of suicide The inquest of the verdict re
turned jury that the deceased came tc
the facts in accordance with his DEATH
He leaves one small child and six small
wives to lament his untimely loss. In the
midst Of death we are In life.
Many glorious speculation has failed
for the same good reason that the Amer
can Ranger gave when was asked
why he did not buy land when lie it wa;
dog cheap. A correspondent tells the sto
ry:
We'll, I did come nigh onto taking
eight thousand acres 'onest, said old Joe
mourufully. You see. two of the boy:
came in one day from an Indian hunt
without any shoes, and offered me thei
titles to the two leagues just below hero
for a pair of boots
For pair of boots, l cried out
Yes, for a pair of boots for each league
But why on earth didn't you take it?-
Thev'd be worth hundred thousand dol
lars to-day. Why didn't you give then
the boots?
Just cause I didn't have the boots t
give, said Joe, as be took another chew o
tobacco. quite as contented as if he owned
two leagues of land.
Marshall County Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1855-1859, 1859-08-11

Cato SAID me had rather people should
enquire why he had not statue erected
to his mcmory, than why he had
1t is not sufficient for legislators tc
close the avenues to crime: they should
open those that lead 10 virtue.
We find in all countries mutitudes who
are physically brave. but few in any land
morally courageous.
Few pity Us for our misfortunes-ihous-
ands hate Us for our successes.
Pedantry prides herself on being wrong
by rules, while common sense is content
10 be right without them.
The policy that can strike only while
the iron is hot will be overcome by the
perseverance that can make the iron hot
by striking.
An envious man repines as much al the
manner in which his neighbers live as if he
maintained them.
away from the poor, who follow them as
fast as they can.
Douglass Jerrold says: Fortune is paint
ed blind that she may not blush 10 behold
the fools that belong to her."
We have heard of a desperate fellow
who swore that he would commit suicide,
even if he should perish in the attempt.
Playing "pawns. when the penalty is
to kiss pretty girl. is considered capital
punishment"
If man waits patiently while a wo-
man is putting on her things" or shop
ping he will make good husband.
Marshall County Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1855-1859, 1859-08-11

Es-The Springfield Repuplicon contains
an amusing account of Mr.. Mason's court
introductions at Paris. 1t is said that on
one occasion last spring, thirty country
men were paraded in at once. Arrayed in
court dresses they stood like servants in
livery, in semicircle; the Emperor enters
the reception chamber; Mr.. Mason bows,
hourshes his hand and says: My country
men, your Majesty all bow; Emperor
bows and turns to some one else; country
men exeunt.
Marshall County Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1855-1859, 1859-08-11

ADDHEssED TO GeER--Useful mig
ger: you are the needle of our national com
pass. the coloring matter of all our affairs,
the active principle of our agitations. the
director of our political ceremonies; YOU
make Presidentsl you make Senators: you
raise small men and knock down great ones.
o. wonderful niggerl you are the black
prince of fasion, diffusion and confusion
You onght to be broke of your office, kick
ed out or requested TO resign!
Marshall County Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1855-1859, 1859-08-11
Exy-Tbe following is from the Williar

ECTbe following is from the William
ston N. c. Mercury: Persons wishing
to see the editors will generally find them
at the printing office. In their absence,
however, invitations to dino and challenges
to fight should be left either with the pub
Usher, or in our tabledrawer.'
Marshall County Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1855-1859, 1859-08-11

re-" Under the late assessments for
taxation in the State Of Indiana, the valua-
tions have risen from about four hundred
This, under the present rate of taxation,
will produce a large revenue. The assess
ments prior to this were made seven
wears ago. The increase has been much
greater than was anticipated.
Marshall County Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1855-1859, 1859-08-11

ES-"1ou exhibit great deal of vanity,
madam, in always telling what others thinks
of you,' 1t would certainly be Eo vanity
in you, sir, to tell what the world thinks of
you'
Marshall County Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1855-1859, 1859-08-11

Gs-The cause Of the po,atce- 70. has at
last been discovered. Without doubt it is
the rot-ta-ter-y motion of the earth. This
problem was solved by learned convention
Of common-ta taters.
Marshall County Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1855-1859, 1859-08-11

The Hon. Robert Dale Owen was at
last accounts in Washington. He will
shortly return to Indiana, after an ab-
sence of six years, where. as in yore,
he will exert himself in behalf of Demo
cratic principles. Mr.. Owen has been Sc
lected to deliver the address to the Posey
County Agricultural Society in October
next.
Marshall County Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1855-1859, 1859-08-11

Ma. is aunt got bees in her mouth?
No why do you ask such question?
Cause that ieetle man with a heap o'haii
on his face cotch'd hold Of her, and said
he was a going to take the honey from heI
lips, and she said, We'll make haste!'
Marshall County Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1855-1859, 1859-08-11

Ass-"Love in a cottage is all very well
when You o'cn the cottage. and have mon
ey enough coming in to keep it VAIN.
Marshall County Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1855-1859, 1859-08-11
The Wheat CrOD.

The n. Y. Tribune. of the 3oth inst,
says: There is no mistake now about the
wheat crop being full one all over the
country. The latest Wintx wheat, excep,
perhaps in Canada and some of the most
northern districts of the United States, is
all harvested. A letter now before us, da
ted Roland, Jones Co., Mich, July 10th,
says:
'It has now become a fixed fact tha,
we are to have more than an average crop
of wheat in Western Michigan"
A letter from Iowa, dated July 12
speaks in glowing terms of the whea
crop. it Says also:
eve have most splendid prospect fol
crops Of AL kinds, except wheat, and o
that there will be plenty and some to
spare. Corn. grass. oats, potatoes sad
vegetables look most promising"
The Canada wheat crop is reported
unusually excellent, and letter from To.
ronto, July 19, says: Farmers are il
the midst Of harvest, and they generally
have excellent weather, and the lates
wheat is past danger"
Marshall County Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1855-1859, 1859-08-11
Ey- The latest advices from Utah state

ES;- The latest advices from Utah state
that movement is on foot among the
Mormons to abandon Polygamy 1t is
becoming exceedingly unpopular. The
women find the views of their States
sisters differing materially upon the res
pectability and virtue of such alliances:
and many who doubtless embraced the
system conscientiously are from the same
motives. with experience added. forsaking
it, while greater number who have been
'counseled' into this libidinous practice,
are fast throwing off the shackles ofpriest-
craft, abandoning tEeir lIege lords, and
boldly returning to their former homes,
habits and names.
Marshall County Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1855-1859, 1859-08-11

IE- James Buchanan is Coroner of
Louisville; Louis Napoleon advertises for
q lost COW in the New Albany Ledger,
and George Washington and Thomas
Jefferson, are confined in the indiana
penientiary for grand larceny.
"Wha in a name?"
Marshall County Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1855-1859, 1859-08-11

1t is miserable sight to see poor
man proud. aud rich man avaricious.
Marshall County Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1855-1859, 1859-08-11

The HoN. SCHUYLER CoLFAx, Of Indiana,
announces in his own paper, that he will
not deny he is Republican candidate for
the Presidency. We fear his modesty viii
interfere with his prospects. He is so
backward, that his friends viii not be able
to prevail upon him TO push himself
Cincinnati Commercial.
Marshall County Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1855-1859, 1859-08-11

UrAH.--There could scarcely be plain
er proof of liberty and good order in
Utah than the fact that the Rev. Mr.. Vox,
Episcopal chaplain to the army at Fort
Laramie had preached in the famous Nor
mon Tabernacle. and Bishops himball and
Brigham Young delivered addresses at
the close of the discourse. Everything
was pleasant and harmonious. 1t was
currently reported that not few of TIE
Mormons were recovering from their de-
lusion, and were likely openly to express
their awakened belief in the tenets and
their disapproval of the practice Of Nor
monism.--Det. Free Press.
Marshall County Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1855-1859, 1859-08-11
WHAT Is A. .ZouAvE?-- The Zouaves are

WHAT Is A. .ZoUAvE?-- The Zouaves are
all French; they are selected from among
the old campaigners for their fine physique
and tried courage, and have certainly
proved that they alVhat their appearance
would indicate. u ost reckless, sslt-re-
liant, and compile infantry that Eurrpe
can produce. With his graceful dress,
soldierly bearing. and vigilant attitude. the
Zouave at an outpost is the beau ideal of a
soldier. They neglected no opportunity OF
adding to their personal comfort; if there is
s,reamin the vicinity. the party marching
on picket is sure to be amply supplied with
fishing rods. ect.; if any thing is to be had.
the Zouaves are quite certain of it. Their
movements are the most light and graceful
| have ever seen; stride long, but he
seems scarcely to touch the ground, and
the march is apparently made without ef-
fort or fatigue.
The step of the foot rifles is shorter and
quicker, and not SO easy and graceful
The impression produced by the appear
ance Of these two crops isvery different; the
rafles look like active, enernotic follows,
who would find their best field as skirm-
ishers, but the Zouaves have combined
with all the activity and energy of the
others, that solid eDsembled and reckless,
dare devil individuality which would rem
/ der :hem alike formidable when attacking
in mass, or in defending position in the
most deserato haa I'd hand encounter. o.
all the troops that have even seen'
should esteem it the greatest hoi2r 70 as
sist in defeating the Zauaves. The grena-
dies of the guard are all large men, and a
fne-looking, soldierly set.
Marshall County Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1855-1859, 1859-08-11

GAMING AT THE SPRrNGs.--The editor oi
the Warrenton Whig, writing from The Red
Sweet (Va.) Springs, says: "A few days
ago couple of southern gentlemen here,
rich planters from Red River. played seven
games of old sledge for $4,000 a game, and
ti.e winner took every game $4,000 was
lost. and the money paid. | hear, ia check
on the Bank of Louisiana. l could give
the names, but forbear.
Marshall County Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1855-1859, 1859-08-11

Ng- The Grand Rapids Enquirer, Of Ju.
" 3lst, SAYS that matters are prog ress.
ing very favorably for the Grand Rapids
and Indiana Railroad Co. President Lo
max, who is nov in New York, is
meeting with very good success in Gnan-
cial matters. and the present prospect is,
tina, within ninety days the cars will be
running on tho road north of this city.
Marshall County Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1855-1859, 1859-08-11

Cato said che had rather people should
enquire why he had not statue erected
to his mcmory. than why he had"
Marshall County Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1855-1859, 1859-08-11

Ey~The Ohio wheat crop this year is ex-
pected to be 100000 bushels more than
last year, Notwithstanding the frosts last
month, which destroyed per estimate, g.
SOC, 900 bushels.
Iowa will yield more than an average
crop. while Wisconsin yields better
crop this season than ever before, both as
to quantity and quality.
Marshall County Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1855-1859, 1859-08-11

LEGAL TENpEK.--The following are the
provisions Of the United States law pre-
scribing a legal tender"
Old coins and silver dollars for all sums,
half dollars and small silver coins for not
over five dollars, and three cent pieces
for sums not over thirty cents. No pro-
vision is made for cents which may, there
fore, be refused.
Marshall County Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1855-1859, 1859-08-11
MARSHALL COUNTY DEMOCRAT,
PUBLISHED EVERY THURSDAY BY
w. j. BURNS, Proprietor.
TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION.
ADVERTISING:

ADVERTISING:
One square of 22o BREWER ems or less, three
weeks or less SI,00; each additional Insertion 20
cents. Longer advertisements in proportion'-
less thar half square to be charg as hall square
and over half square 70 be charged as "hoie
square. ,u,;so
ments inserted longer than one MONTH
uJ-The above terms will be strictly adhered 10
in every instance.