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Marshall County Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1855-1859, 1859-03-03
PLYMOUTH INDIANA THURSDAY MARCH 3, 1889
they opposed the purchase of Florida,

Thev opposed the purchase of Florida,
in 1919. .ia aoa se ms uo'
They opposed the putting down of that
dangerous and currupt institution to the
liberties of our country, mammoth ma
tional bank. ia ns.s eaa z ~ - ssaa
They opposed the independent treasury
law of l841. a1s Is Fi1 ~ o.
They opposed the annexation of Texas in
l844-5. ssafe -
They opposed the Mexican war in 1916,
and sided with the enemies oftheir country
throughout the struggle.
They opposed the purchase of Califor-
MIA, New Mexico and Utah, declaring that
we had territory enough.
They opposed the purchase of Arizona
in 1854.
They never admitted State. They
never organized territory They have
always been against their country in time
Of war. la- -. lis
Such are the main exploits of the oppo-
sition to Democracy. IMlwaukie Neacs.
Marshall County Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1855-1859, 1859-03-03

n celebrated swindleress thus narrates
one of her operations.
i was once in the city of Washington,
examing heads. &c, and had rather bad
luck. couldn't much more than make
my board. and determined in some way
to raise the wind. So one day sent the
man who travelled with me 10 the swamp,
where he cut two hundred sticks These
he drew to the city according TO my or
ders, and put them on the street to sell as
canes from the Mount Vernon estate, and
ali of them sold readily for dollar apiece
4 don't suppose added the madam, that
a single man who bought cane cared any
more for Washington than l do, but they
thought il would be nice idea to have a
cane from his farm, and they never knew
he difference. | tell you there is nothing
like humbuy. People will pay more for il
than anything else; and SO long as they
will be humbugged, might as well make
something OF ii as anybody
Marshall County Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1855-1859, 1859-03-03
Maxims Of Washington.

Use no reproachful language against any
one--neither curses nor revilings.
BE not too has'y to believe lying re
ports, to the disparagement Of any one
In your apparel be modest and endeavor
to accommodate nature than procure az
m;ration. co.
Associate yourself only with men Of
good quality. if you esteem your reputa-
ton, for it is better to be alone than in bad
company.
Let your conversation be without NAL
ice or envy, for it is The sign of tracta-
bic and commendable spirit; and in cases
of passion admit reason to govern. -.
Use no bad and frivolous things against
grown and learned men; nor very difficult
questions or subjects among the ignorant.
nor things hard to be believed
Speak not of doleful things in time of
mirth, nor at the table; nor of melancholy
things. as death or wounds; and if others
mention them, change if you can, the dis
course
Break not a Jest when none take pleas
ure in mirth
Laugh not loud, nor at all without occa-
sion
Deride no mans misfortune, though
there seems to be some cause
Be not forward, but friendly and cour-
teous--the first to salute, hear, and an
swer; and be not pensive when it is time 70
converse.
Keep to the fashion ofyour equals, such
as are civil and orderly with respect TO
time and place.
Go not thither when you know not
whether you will be welcome or not.
Reprehend not the imperfections of 9th.
ers, for that belongs to parents. masters
and superiors.
Speak not in an unknown tongue in com
pany, but in your own language, and that
as those of quality do, and not vulgar.
Sublime matters treat seriously.
Think before you speak; prom ounce not
imperfectly, nor bring out your words toe
harshly, but orderly and distinctly.
Marshall County Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1855-1859, 1859-03-03
Things We Have Seen.

We have seen the most worthless and
lazy fellows dress the most fashionably.
We have seen the most talented young
men turn tiplers and die poor drunkards.
We have seen men who boasted of their
wealth, who were not able to pay their
tailor.
We have seen men who made much
noise about their bravery and daring ex-
ploits--and
We have seen the same men run away
from goose.
We have seen men run in debt without
any probability of being able to make pay
ment.
We have seen man urging another to
become candidate for some Office. and
We have seen the same fellow vote a.
gainst him at the election.
We have seen parents urge their incli-
nations; and
We have seen lovely young girl mar
ry rich old bachelor merely for wealth
and '-@
We have seen the same girl die broken
hearted within year.
We have seen talented young men mar
ry dashy, bralnless girls;and
We have seen them ever after drag out
a wretched, miserable life.
Marshall County Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1855-1859, 1859-03-03
What the Opposition have
Done.

The following gives historical view of
the opposition parties in this country. from
the earliest period to the present time. The
opposition TO the Democracy. since the
Of the government. have pass
cd the following laws:
The alien law.' in 1898, giving the
President John Adams the power to
order from this country any unnaturalized
foreigner he might deem suspicious per-
son
The 'sedition law passed 1898. by
which any person who wrote OF published
anything against the President or mem
hers of Congress, was liable to be heavily
fined and imprisoned, on conviction in the
U. S. Courts.
An act passed 1898, extending the term
of naturalization of foreigners from five to
fourteen years.
They passed the general bankrupt law
in 1871. which enabled such persons as
desired to do SO, to repudiate their ord
debts.
They favored The high tariff of is4o.
which taxed the farmers, mechanics. and
laboring men, and those engaged IN COM
merce, heavily, for the support of a few
manufacturers in New England
These are all the important laws which
the opposition ever passed. Every one Of
them were repealed in less than four years
after their passage The opposition to the
Democracy were never continued in pow
er by the people more than oue term.
They have never elected but four Presi.
dents, VIZ:
John Adams, in 1876;
John Q. Adams, in 1924.
VIM II. Harrison, in 1910;
Zachary Taylor, in l848.
The following Presidents were elected
by the Democracy against the efforts of the
opposision:
Thomas Jefferson, in 1900; s. i,
/ James Madison, in 1908; te
James Monroe, in 1916;
Andrew Jackson, in 1923;
Martin VanBuren, in 1886;
James X. Polk, in 1874; ..,s-.5,
Franklin Pierce, in 1859; va siu1
James Buchanan, in 1856.
AT the end of Mr.. Buchanan's term il
1861, the Democracy will have had tn,
Presidency forty-cight years. The Dem
ocrats have had majority in Congress a
least ffty-four years to the opposition's tel
years.
The opposition have opposed. vainly anc
ineffectively, the following Democrat,
measures: r -
The purchase Of the Louisiana territor,
in 1908. sl II ees III si1
They opposed the war with England il
They were willing the British shoul
search our vessels on, the high seas, an,
take from them. by force, American sea
men.
Marshall County Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1855-1859, 1859-03-03
Shaking Hands.

This is the most natural greeting Of the
human family. The pleased infant puts
up its tiny hands not only to It's parents,
but to every individual whose countenance
is not repulsiye; and this act. instructive al
first, becomes Of pleasing and agreeable
association in ariper years. In fact all
Christendom adopts the shaking of hands
as friendly greeting The pressure of a
warm hand when extended by real friend
ship, electrihes the blood and quickeus its
pulsation, if the operation proves mutual.
A philosopher ip the school of life, and
Ii wing signs, as he receives the proffered
hand of friend or acquaintance, will read
in its grasp. very naturally and almost
truly, If not the real character of It's own
er. at iosst the feeling entertained by that
individual toward himself Ia every mus
Gle of the hand relaxed as tits tardily and
indiHerenty thrust out for you to do the
shaking2 You at once conclude th'r the
act is not only reluctantly performed. but
is. to say tho least, heartless greeting.
On the other hand. if it quickly meots
yours in warm sympathetic squeeze. you
feel-vyou know that the act has afforded
! pleasure to two. af1 iah -fsHi 1Ha
Marshall County Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1855-1859, 1859-03-03
Seleeteo 4ottt j
The Lover and the Echo.

The Lover and the Echo.
The following elegant bagatelle was the rroduc
ton Of DR. John NJ. Karney, who died in Bardstow
Kentucky, 1925. He has published severa ligh
pieces of uncommon merit. ef.
Looer-Echo, mysterious nymph, declare
Of what you're made, and what you are.
Echo Air.
Lorer-N1id-air, cliff. and places high,
Sweet Echo listening love, you lie
Echo You lie.
Lorer-Thou dost resuscitatc dead sounds;
Hark. how my voice resounds.
Echo Zounds.
LOcer-fllquestiOnt thee before go;
Come, answer me more apropos!
Echo Poh Poh.
Louer-Tell me, fair nymph. if e'cr you saw
So sweet girl as Phcbc Shaw?
Echo Pshap.
Lorer-Say, what will turn that frisking coney
Into the tolls of matrimony?
Echo Money.
LOrer-Has Phebe not q heavenly brow?
Isit not white as pearl-as snow!
Echo Ass, no.
Lorer-TIer eyes. was ever such pair?
Are the stars brighter thar they are7
Echo They are.
Lorer-Echo! thou liest, but can't deceive me.
Her eyes eclipse the stars, Believe me
Echo Leare me.
LOrer-But come, thou saucy, pert romanccr,
Whoi as fair as Phebe? Answer.
Echo Ann, sir.
Marshall County Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1855-1859, 1859-03-03
Colt BOb.tail,

A specimen of the genius 'Hoosier' was
found by Captain-.of the steamcr-,
in the engine room of the boat. while lying
at Louisville, one fine morning in june
The Captain enquired of him.
"What are you doing there?" u
'Have you seen Captain Perry?" was
the reply.
Il don't know him, and can't tell what
that has to do with your being in my en-
gine room." replied tho Captain. angrily
"Ilold on! That's just what / was get
ting at. You see. Captain Perry asked me
to drink, and SOL did | knew that
wanted to drink, or would mt have been
SO cussed dry. So Capt. Perry and l
drank two or three times. Captain Perry
and | went to ball. Captain Perry was
putting in some extras on one toe. sang
out. go it, Captain Perry. if you bust yer
biler!' With that man steps up to me
and says he:
'.See here. stranger, you must leave"
Says /, what must leave for?
Says he, you're maxim too much
noise
Says l I've bin in bigger crowd than
this and made more noise, and did leave
nuther'
With that, he TUX me by the nap Of the
neck and the seat of the breeches, and--I
left! AS was SHOWN down street, met
lady. know she was a lady by the re-
mark she made. She says:
Young man, recon you'll go home
with mel
And wentl'
i had bin in her house but short time,
when l heard ID ola knocking on the
door. knew the chap wanted to get in
whoever he WAS. or he wouldn't have kept
up such thundrn' rackit. By and by
said voice:
If you don't open I'll bust in the door,!
And SO he did,
L put ona bold face. and says l. 'Stran.
ger, does this woman belong to you?'
Says he. she does
Then, says l, she's virtuous, think
from all that have seen of herl'
With that, he comes at me with pisto
in one hand and bowie knife in the other
and being little pressed for time, l jun
ped through the winder, a leavin' the big
ger portion of my coat tail, As I waI
streakn' it down town with the Fragments
fiu'teringi in the breeze, passed a friend
knew he was friend by remark he
made. Says he:
go it, bob tall he's gaining on you
And that's the way come to be IL
your engine room I'm not good swim
mer, Captain; do excuse me if you please
from takin' water
Marshall County Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1855-1859, 1859-03-03

KILLED WHILE RoBBING HIS oSS HousE.
The Milwaukee Sentinel gives the folio
wing:
We learn that on Wednesday or Thursday
night last. the Treasurer of the town of Erin
Washington county, whose name, We be-
lieve, was Whaling. was shot dead while
attempting 10 rob his own house. 1t ap-
pears that he had colIec ed some twelve or
fifteen hundred dollars Of the town taxes.
and left home in the afternoon, telling Lis
wife that he should be gone all night
Toward evening a travelling peddlcr ap
piled at the house for a nights lode ing
The wife at first refused TO admit him, but
finally yielded. with much reluctance 10 his
request Some time in the night the ped
dler was awakened by the noise of men
breaking into his room. Taking them for
robbers. lie drew pistol and fired at them
One fell and TWO fled. Lights being pro-
cured. the dead body of a man. with black
enend faced and otherwise disguised, was
found upon the floor. Upon further ex-
amina ion 1t proved to be the proprietor Of
the house himself. who had resorled 10 this
stratagem to steal The tax money collected i.
and had met with this terrible rslribuc n /.
Marshall County Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1855-1859, 1859-03-03

DEArH,--We thought that nothing new
could be said about death. but Tay lor. Of
the Chicago journal, las the following
ideas:
There is dignity about that going
away alone, we call dying; that wrapping
he mantle of immortality about US; tha,
putting aside a pale hand. the azure cur
tains that are drawn around his cradle of
world: that venuring away from home
for The first time in our lives, for we are
not dead; there is nothing to speak of, and
seeing foreign countries not lad down on
any maps we know about. There must
be lovely lands somewhere stsrward for
none ever return that so thither, and
we very much doubt if any would if they
could
Marshall County Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1855-1859, 1859-03-03

TYPE -SETrlXG.-A printer accustomed
to set type, never thinks what the letters
are which he put into his stick. He never
looks at one of them as they go in. But
when he first began to set type, it was
d fferent thing with him. He locked and
read, And as they departed thence. etc..
and so began. And A;--and then he has
to see Which end was up. He puts in A.
ard then comes to n. He takes up the
wrong letter! He puts that back. and
gets the right one. and making sure about
it puts the right one in. Then he gets
and puts that in. Then he thinks there
is a space wanted, and he divides the word
from the next one. Then comes the next
word, and looks at il. letter by letter, and
makes mistakes at thatl But go year
afterwards, and let that same man set up
that same verse; And as they departed
thence, Jesus began to say unto the multi
Iude'--and 20 read al! that, and then click!
click. click. it is all done. What made
that? How those different faculties Of the
hand--the muscles-all work. What an
immense amount Of trial and discipline has
been condensed into that automatic powerl
This is wonderful element Of human pow
er,--HENRY WARD BREcHER.
Marshall County Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1855-1859, 1859-03-03
Trip Lightly.

Trip lightly over trouble,
Trip lightly over wrcng;
We only make grief double .ss
By dwelling on it long.
WHY clasp woes hand so tightly
Why Sigh DER blossoms dead?
Why cling to forms unsiShtly?
Why not seek joys insteadl
Trip lightly over sorrow,
Though this day may be dark,
The sun may shine tomorrow, =
And gayly sing the lark.
Fair hope has not departed,
Though roses may have fed;
Then never be down-heartcd,
But look for JOY instead.
Trip lightly over sadness.
Stand not TO r,il at doom;
We've pearls to string of gladness.-
On this side of the tomb;
Whilst stars are nightly shining,
And heaven is over head;
Encourage not reping,
But look for JOY instead.
Marshall County Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1855-1859, 1859-03-03

ANEcDorE OF QUEEN VIcroRIA--It is
reported that her Majesty has sweet little
temper of her own, and thAt her cara sposa
like prudent man, generally retires before
the storm, and locks himself in his private
cabinet until the sky is clear, and sunshine
again illumes the. classic shades of ST.
James or Windsor. After one of these
little ebulilons, the Queen gave a thun-
dering knock at the door of the room
where Prince Albert had as usual taken
refuge. and upon being asked. Who's
there?' responded. Tho Gu en- The
Queen cannot enter here responded the
henpecked. After the lapse of half an
hour, gentle tap was heard upon the
door. WHO'S there9 ,sked Prince Albert.
Koa@ rife responded Victoria. My
wife is always we.come, was tho gallant
ranI,- v.n.. +. nHf Eaas itf# An
Marshall County Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1855-1859, 1859-03-03

EyTo try sausagcs, take one up in
your fingers, at the same time give sharp
whistle; if there should be slight squeak,
drop said sausage, and make tracks for the
Marshall County Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1855-1859, 1859-03-03

IMPROVED News ARRANGEMENTS AT CAPE
RAcE.-In view of the uncertainty attend
ing the operations of the Atlantic Tels-
graph Company. the Associated Press
hare adopted efficient measures to organ
ize an efficient and permanent news es-
Enlistment at Cape Race. n F., and there
is good reason to expect thai from and af-
ter the first of Many a very large msjoritS
Of all the European steamers will be board
ed by the news collectors Of the Associated
Press off that point. The owners and Of
icers of the several lines of steamers have
given the most gratifying assurance of
thel valuable assistance, and the arrange
menls OF the Association will be upon such
libera. scale that we can hardly fail to
obtain the news from Europe in from FIVE
to seven days, and very regularly after
next May. Fhe public, therefore. will soon
regard the arrival of steamers at Halifax
and Portland in the same light as they now
look upon an arrival of 4 Cunard steamer
at Boston.-N. Y. Tribune.
Marshall County Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1855-1859, 1859-03-03

Eel WISH said beautiful wife to her
studious husband, that ! was book
i wish you were an almanac, replied
har lord, 'and then | could get a new one
every year qea us--o
4 Just then the silk rustled. ,....
Marshall County Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1855-1859, 1859-03-03

Es-The vanity Of human life is like a
river, constantly passing away and yet
constantly coming on. -sf ~
Marshall County Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1855-1859, 1859-03-03

Ng-Men, however poor, should not be
toadies. Few men can afford to have their
own carriages man can afford to
have his own opinion.
Marshall County Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1855-1859, 1859-03-03

Ey' Mother. can't l go and have nay
dasuerreotype takeE9'
No. my child. guess it isn't worth
while
We'll. then, you might let me have s.
tooth pulled. l never get TO go any
wherep
Marshall County Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1855-1859, 1859-03-03
EEIf YOU woo the oompapy Of ,bs


EElf you Woo the company Of the an.
glcs In your waking hours. they will be,
sure to come to you in your sleep. Z
E1- Many persons think they are friend
ly and useful when they are only oficnus
and troublesome.
~ He that places himself neither high
er nor lower then he ought TO do exercises
the truest humility.
The banks Of indianapolis have refused
10 receive Illinois and Wisconsin paper at
less than one per cent.
A man in New Orleans recestly went
into his family cemetery, took laudanuua
and laid down in death be the side Of q
fsvcrite little daughter.
Marshall County Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1855-1859, 1859-03-03
baldwin House, .
REMOVED!


"A. In,
Il AVlNG removed his tavern stand from the
4 y south side of the river, to the building la.oIg
occupedby X. Cordially az a residence, nearly op
posite the Edwards House, is now prepared to ac-
commodate his old customers and the travelling
public generally His stabling and all other con-
venienceS. shall not be inferior to any stand in
Nothern Indiana. Charges reasonable.
rlII6tf
Marshall County Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1855-1859, 1859-03-03

re- Childhood and genius have the same
origin in common inquisitiveness.
Marshall County Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1855-1859, 1859-03-03

ES-A Connecticut schoolmssler inquir-
ed ot lad in Newport:
How many Gods are there!'
The boy after scratching his head replied:
Il don't know how many you have in
Connecticut but we have none in Rhode Is
land
Marshall County Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1855-1859, 1859-03-03

There. are LILO, conyicts Ia the New
York State prison. of which 7l9 are fe-
males. -...-.--
Our own imperlections should make us
charitable towards others, who are so un-
fortunate as to make afalse step or do a
wrong deed. 1oisa1 Aaa'e 2 b '2ii -
Twenty six acres Of land. six miles from
Memphis. were sold last week TO an Arkan-
sas gentleman, at two thousand dollars per
acre.
Marshall County Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1855-1859, 1859-03-03

Just then the silk rustled.
The Shasta courier., 1859-09-03
Louis Napoleon Once Threshed.

short time ago. a number of respectable and
well-to-do citizens met together at a social
gathering in a town not far from Bremen. In
the jovial circle there was one Herr W, a
carriage maker by trade, man of quiet de-
meanor and few words, On hearing the merits
of Louis Napoleon duly eulogised by some of
his boon companions, Herr W, who up to
that time had scarcely taken any part in the
conversation, said all at once, q am glad in my
heart that once threshed that fellow"
All looked with surprise on the speaker
=" You don't mean to say that you gave lam 4
hiding?" called out somebody.
The man colored, and replied shortly, Il do
mean it."
After this startling announcement the atten-
ton of the company was eifectually aroused
Every one pressed him to relate the particulars
OF an adventure that seemed to have nded in so
satisfactory manner. Herr W upon this
proceeded to fill the thirsty ears of his curious
companions
You know, gentlemen, that in my youth
worked as blacksmith. In 1922 was engaged
in small smithy near Arcnenberg, in Switzer-
land. The young princes Bonaparte, who were
being educated in the neighborhood frequently
came with their tutor to our village, and some
times stopped before our shop. Prince Louis
rode pony, which frequently had to Shoe
The boy, who in the course of time had became
familiar with the locality, often used to come by
himself to the shop. The anvil stood in front
OF the forge out in the open air, and had to
fetch the red-hot iron from inside and while it
was being heated, there was generally no one
in the forge. One day, on taking up a bar out
of the fire, happened to burn my hands, and
observed that the hot end had been turned out
side the Goals, so as to present itself to my un-
suspecting clutch. | dill not think much of it
just then, but as the same thing occurred several
times after, smelt a rat, and determined to be
down on the practical joker. was not long in
finding out my lord, who, on seeing himself
caught and with no escape from a stout stick |
had in my hand, uttered the most piteous la
mentations on behalf of his skin. Not to be
moved, however, set to and gave the youngster
Jolly good wolloping,' which made him roar
again; so loudly indeed, that his believing
might have been heard three miles round or
morel At the noise up comes Mr.. Tutor, and
releases his pupil from my angry grasp. But
when told him the reason of the threshing |
had administered, he soundy scolded his young
charge, and, turning to me, said with laugh,
/ grieve only for every hit that missed"
The assembled topers Immediately ratified
the verdict of the pedagogue given so long ago,
one of them adding the German proverb, 'sWhat
is to become good spit turns betimes. ."-Bre-
men paper.