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Marshall County Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1855-1859, 1859-11-24
Newspaper Publishing.

a veteran editor, after an experience of
a quarter of a century, gives it as his opin-
bon that the newspaper business. if long
followed, will give any one poor opinion
of the common honesty of mankind. Hear
him:
We have sried the business more than
the eighth of a century ,and regret tosay that
our estimate of the aggregate honesty of
mankind has been considerably lowered
There is a great deal of latent, undeveloped
rascality in the race. and if man has any
of it in his composition he is sure to exhb-
it it when his newspaper subscription be-
comes due. Within the last twelve or ff-
teen years we have been engaged in the
business, we have lost enough money thro
the rascality of our customers to make a
man Of moderate desires, rich! Many of
those who owe us these small amounts, from
So to so, are rolling in wealth, and could
pay any day in the year if they desire to do
SO. Many others belong to the migratory
tribe, who are here to day, and in Texas
or California to morrow. Others belong
to a class quite numerous, who write to
editors to send them papers and they will
pay when they gather their cotton or do
something else, but y-day never comes;
and, finally, after sending the paper four or
five years, it is asccrtained that they were
never worth a snap. Another class Of los
ses grows out of the negligence of post mas
ters. A subscriber, after taking a paper
six months or year. leaves the coantry
without giving the editor notice, and after
four or five years have elapsed, he happens
to meet with the postmaster who most
magnanimously informs him that his sub
scriber has gone to ''pa,ts unknown"
and if he wishes to get any pay for his pa
per he had better stop ii. Or, after suf-
fering the paper to 30 two or three years he
writes to the editor that for the second or
third time he will inform him that the pa
per is not taken out, DC. These losses,
and various others We might refer to, ab-
sorb the profits of the business to such an
extent as greatly to discourage those enga-
ged in it.
Although we have our full share of non
paying subscribers, and have been worse
swndled than other publishers we know.
we take much pleasure in saying We have
on our hooks the names of many jentlemen
whose punctuality though long series Ct
years-always paying in advance-entilles
th I'm to be rated as the ''salt of the earth. -
Oh, for an increase of the number.
Occasionally. some one long in arrears,
moved by tardy sense of justice, pays
his long standing indebtedness. We regret
that cases are so rare.
Marshall County Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1855-1859, 1859-11-24

you the subject OF my thoughts, and ask
you to forgive me afterward. 1t is, | know,
an act of presumption for a poor clerk to
speak of love--of marriage to wealthy
heiress, but | cannot keep it a secret any
longer. love you Margaret, with truth
and sincerity. Do you pardon me?
No, said Margaret promptly, for you
have said nothing that requires it. And
if you do think ME worthy Of taking, you
NAV have me and welcome.
Do hear Alright? was the delighted re-
ply. How have | deserved such good
fortune?
Listen and will tell you. l had re-
solved never to marry one unless | was
convinced that he was charitable. Last
week you received an anonymous letter
recommending poor family to your
charitable notice. find that you have
visited them and relieved their necessities
feel that can safely trust my happiness
in your hands, since you have nob!y stood
the test.
Truly, said Henry Ainswor;h, as his
eyes lighted up with gratitude, charity is
its own exceeding great reverb.
Marshall County Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1855-1859, 1859-11-24
COrtinas, the Leader Of the
Brownsville Assault.

The New York Times gives the following
statement respecting the leader of the re-
cent attacks on Brownsvill. in Texas:
Public attention is at this moment di
verted from the outbreak at Harper's Ferry
t. one of another sort in the region of
Brownsville, Texas, headed by Cortinas,
said to be Mexican. The extent of this
guerilla chieftain's operations, and the per-
,inacity with which he pursues his murder
Gus plans, would lead to the belief that he
is giving free course to deep seated and
long smothered feelings of revenge. If the
information We have at hand respecting
this man is correct, and we have every
reason to believe it is, such is the true state
Of the case.
Cortinas is about forty five years of age,
and was born at a ranch on the Texas side
of the Rio Grande, known as Edinburgh,
some ninety miles above Brownsville. Dur
ing the Texas war with Mexico, the family
Of Cortinas was, according to his story,
robbed and numerically treated by the
Americans, Since that period he has led
rather predatory life. sometimes at peace,
but in the main robbing stealing horses,
and in various ways cveincing his hatred
Of the whites. A few years since one OF
his friends or companions was executed at
Brownsville and Cortinas himself was im-
prisoned at that place eighteen months ago.
and on his escape or release he vowed sig
nal vengeance against the sheriff and other
citizens of the town by whom he consider
ed himself grievously wrOnged. 1t Is in
fulfilment of his oath ofrevenGe that CJr-
tinas is now, with other disalfected Texans
of Mexican birth. half breeds, Indians, and
ruffians of various grades, endeavoring to
lay waste Brownsville and its vicinity
This affair does not originate in any i'll feel
ing on the part of Mexicans on the other
side of the Rio Grande; and whether
Cor!iuas or any of his band have in reality
experienced unjust treatment from their
fellow citizens In Texas. we of c. Urse do
not pretend to deci lie. 1t is possible these
outlaws will continue the war upon Browns
vile until strong force arrives, when they
will doubtless flee into McKee,
Marshall County Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1855-1859, 1859-11-24
The sympathy For Brown by
the Observation-Disclosures

Notwithstanding that the black repnbli-
can newspapers all over the country have
affected to regret BRowN's raid into Yir.
Slnla,-present party necessities requiring
that they should do so.--they have uot
been able to conceal the sympathy which is
not confined to Garrison aboitionists for
him. However, not quite so much Of this
is expressed as there was prior to the dis
closures by the Kansas Herald of Freedom
OF his murderous career IN that Territory
We have not seen the pseudo philanthro-
pists who feel and express such sympathy
better ridiculed than Mr.. B. F. HALLETT.
of Boston, ridiculed them in a speech the
other day. He said:
The poor child bereft old mani ex-
claims the Rev. Ward Beecher in his SER
mon on slave Instructions. And how
came he child -bereft? In Kansas he aud
his sons. going there not to settle but to
fight. had murdered four defenceless men
in cold blood, dragged from tier beds at mid
night Up to that time. says the Kansas
Herald of Freedom, not hair Of old John
Browns head, or of any Of his sons, had
been injured. Three months after that the
man of blood was attacked in his turn and
one Of his sons killed. Three years after
that he is found oonspirlng with northern
abolitionists to raise servile war in Vir-
ginia, and he carries his sons there, who,
after dragging mea from Meir beds at mid
night, and shooting dorm tie Mayor and oth.
er citizens at Harper's Ferry, are them
selves shot in the act OF robbery, invasion.
and murder. And thereupon anti slavery
philanthropy in the pulpit cries out, Poor
Child 6eret old man" Mr.. II. said it re-
minded him of recent trial of parricide
in France. The man had cruelty murder
cd his father and mother, and Of course he
was an orphan by his own crime. just as
John Brown is child bereft' by his crimes
The parricide was convicted. and, on being
called up for sentence was asked by the
Judge The had anything to say. Nothing,
said he. only pray you to have pity up
on a poor o,phan'
Marshall County Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1855-1859, 1859-11-24
Some Husbands Do So.

How9 The habits with husbands, with
regard to their treatment of their wives,
are so various that the question can only
be answered by individual specimens of
each mode;
Some husbands never leave home in the
morning without kissing their wives and
bidding them good bye, dear" in the
tone of unweried love; and whether it be
policy of fact, it has all the effects of fact,
and those homes are generally pleasant
ones, provided always the wives are appre-
clative, and welcome the discipline in q
kindly spirit. We krew an old gentleman
who lived with his wife over fifty years.
and never left his home without the kiss,
and the '.good bye, dear
Some husbands shake hands with their
wives. and hurry off as fast as possible,
as though the effort were something they
were anxious to forget, holding their heads
down, and darting around the first cor
ner.
Some husbands say only, "Well, wife.
| am going" and start at the werd "go,"
which comes to them from some back re-
treat.
Some husbands, before leaving home,
ask very tendellv, what would you like
for dirner my dear?" knowing all the
while that she will select something for his
palate-and off no goes
Some husbands will leave home without
saying anything at all, but thinking good
deal. as is evinced by their turning round,
at the last point of observation. and wav.
ing an adieu at the pleasant face, or faces,
at the window.
Some husbands never say word-rfs-
from the breakfast table with the lofty in
difference of lord. and going out with a
heartless disrega d of those left behind
1t is fortunate thing for their wives tina,
they can find sympathy elsewhere.
Some husbands never leave home with
out some unkind word or look, apparently
thinking that such course will keep things
straight IN their absence
Then, on returning
Some husbands come home Jolly and
happy. unsecured by the world; and some
are sulky and surly with IFS disappoint-
ment5.
Some husbands bring home a newsps-
per or book. and bury themselves for the
evening in its contents.
Same husbands are called away every
evening by business or social engagements:
SOME doze in speechless stupidity until bed
time.
Some husbands are curious TO learn Of
their wives what has transpired through
the Cay; others are attracted by nothing
short of a child's tumbling down Stairs. or
the house taking fire.
Depend upon it, says DIR. Spooner. that
home is the happiest where kindness and
interest and politeness and attention are the
rule on the part of the husband--of course
all the responsibility rests with him--and
temptation finds no footing there.
Boston Erening Gazette
Marshall County Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1855-1859, 1859-11-24
A Link In ;he Chain.

The New York Tribune the other day
denied that KAGI. the Sectary Of War un
der BrowN's provisional government, and
who was among the killed insurgents at
Harper's Ferry, was formerly a Kansas
correspondent of that paper. The denial
was good for but a day. Among KAGi's
effects was found the following letter:
TRIBUNE OFFICE. April 80, 1859.
y. ii. KAGI.--Sr: Yours is received
and we Inclose our sheck for S41, for sew
en- letters from Kansas aud two from Ohio
Yours, &c.
HORACE GREELEY & CO.
Mark the date Of this letter. At the
Marshall County Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1855-1859, 1859-11-24
The FOllies of a Night.

Not thousand miles from here lives one
James p, or as he is familiarly
known among his host of friends, jim
Now the aforesaid jim is an eccentric in
every sense of the word, yet moreover.
generous, noble hearted and possessed of
more genuine courage than usually falls to
the lot of one man. The following is, as
nearly as we can give it a relation of a
nights adventures:
One morning we met him in the street
looking rather melancholy, when he SAID:
Yesterday felt a little bad, and mark
you, went and took small drink, and
that improving my feelings, took another
and another don't you observe; and final
ly. gotta little tight. In the evening
went into the country with friend, mark
you, and thinking | would cool off, l took
several more drinks when got there. don't
you observe, yet strange to say. the more
| drank the tighter got. until mark you, |
was totally unconcious when | went to bed.
During the night | woke up. don't you
observe, and | conld not imagine where the
ID | was. mark you. The room was
dark as Egypt. L hear clock strike two in
some part Of the house, mark you: | be-
came very anxious to learn my whereabouts,
don't YOU observe.
Finally determined to explore the room,
don't you observe. and for that purpose
arose from bed, mark you. and after SUM
bling over a half dozen chairs, don't you
observe, came to table Now mark you,
| reflected that the generality departments
are perfect or an oblong square, don' I
you observe, and moreover that the eener
ality of tables are square. and deduced from
this marx ou,that by tteing along the ta-
BILE until came to a corner could get off al
right angles and reach corner of the room
and by thct guide by the wall TO a window
don't you observe. Following out the idea
don't you observe. | began carefully tc
feel along the edge of the aforesaid table,
and finally gaining confidence. went lit
tie faster: the idea struck me that it was a
Id long table, that could not get
to corner don't you observe; yet ! per-
severed and finally day broke, and when
sufficient light penetrated the apartment, |
saw mark you, that had been following a
id round table all night, looking for
a corner don't you observe.
Marshall County Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1855-1859, 1859-11-24

SOME HusKING-P. w. Tellers and
Shepard Weter husked by hand. in ten
hours and forty minutes, two hundred and
one bushel of corn. In the first thirty
minutes, the two husked twelve bushels.
This was done on Abel Harden's land.
near Lenawee Junction; Palmyra hdrian
Uotchtowr, Nop 4.
Marshall County Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1855-1859, 1859-11-24

Abolilionism." says the New York
Times. has done duty as the locomotive of
the Republican party. The Times is a Re-
publican paper, strongly opposed TO the
Democratic party and the administration.
1t has done what it could. consistent with
the truth, To break the force and effect of
the Harper's' Ferry outbreak. and saws the
Republican party. ifpossible, from the NOR
al responsibility that attaches to the Abol-
ition conspiracy. But it admits that Sew
ard. Sumner, and other leading spirits #
the Republican party, were cogpizant of
the conspiracy long before it eliminated
in the slaughter at Harper's Ferry. and it
frankly says that the Abolmionisls of Mas
sachusetts and Connecticut are in fact
the leaders Of the Republican party. That
is the truth, and nobody can deny it.
Marshall County Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1855-1859, 1859-11-24

EESpeaking of bores We can scarcely
imagine one capable of inhicling more
twisting misery than whistler in print
ing office. When one such comes into our
office we feel like asking him the question
put by French stage driver. who. being
very much annoyed by such bore' sud-
denly turned upon him with my frien. vat
for you all the time vissel? You loose your
dog, eh?"
Marshall County Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1855-1859, 1859-11-24

desires to get the personal opinion of Gen.
Scott on the subject Of the defence of this
cost: and the old soldier, doubtless, will
not only carefully examine, with his own
experienced eyes, the works and construc-
ton to defend San Francisco and other
places, but will scrutinize the cost with a
view to determining what other points 1t
is necessary or.prudent to for:ify.
Marshall County Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1855-1859, 1859-11-24

TIE REPUBLICAN PARTY AND Jonx
BRowN The Republican party denies any
knowledge Of Browns conspiracy or hav-
ing aided it in any way. A trumpeter,
says -Esop, being taken prisoner in a bat
tie, begged hard for quarter. Spare me.
good sirs. bcseech you. said he, and put
me not to death without cause. for | killed
no one, nor have arms save Only this poor
trumpet For that very reason. said his
captors. shall you the sooner die. for with =
out the spirit to fight, yourself, you stir up
others To bloodshed.
Marshall County Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1855-1859, 1859-11-24

Here's Webster on a bridge, said Mrs
Partington, as she handed to Ike a new un
abridged dictionary. Study it contentive
ly. and you will gain great deal of infla
nation.
Marshall County Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1855-1859, 1859-11-24

Ey-Mrs. Challahan, an Irish woman in
Chelsea, Massachusetts,. does the work for her
family, is stout, straight as an arrow. and
aged one hundred and four years.
Marshall County Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1855-1859, 1859-11-24

very time KAGI was in the service of the
Tribune he was one of the most active of
the Brown conspirators. How perfect are
the links of the chain which connect the
black republican leaders with the conspir-
Marshall County Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1855-1859, 1859-11-24
&usjncss CARDS.
JOB PRINTING.

At the Marshall County Democrat Job Office,
A. neat and chea, work can be done at any
Printinr establishment in Northern lndiana-
Having a 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, 1859-11-24
MARSHALL COUNTY DEMOCRAT,
PUBLISHED EVERY THURSDAY BY
w. j. BURNS, Proprietor.
TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION
ADVERTISING:

One square of 223 Brewer ems or less, three
weeks or less, 800; each additional insertion %
tc,ts. Longer advertisements i'll proportion,-
less thar half square to be cargd halfa square
and over half square to be charged as whole
square.
A liberal deduction will be made on advertise
ments inserted longer than one month.
IJ'Legal advertisements must be paid Tor In ad-
vance, or satisfactorily secured.
1.-the above terms will be strictly adhered TO
in every instance.
Marshall County Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1855-1859, 1859-11-24

"The Olh Folks at HOMP.D
w. c. EWARDS has retnraed to the Edwards
House, which became popular with the public.
under his management, few years ago, where he
will in future and in superietending its affairs The
House has been entirely rc.ltted and newly furn
ished. It is commOdiOus and comfortable in all
its departments No pains or expense will be
spared to render it first class Hotel. Travellers
and all others, will find every desirable aceommo,
dation.
In connection with this house is large and con-
venicnt stable, where prompt attention will be
given apr2ln2l.
The penny press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1859-1860, 1859-11-08

A WITTY CLERGYMAN FREES HIMSELF FROM
DMEMMA.-Watty Morrison, Scotch clergy
man, was man Of great wit and humor. On
one occasion he eutreated an officer at Fort
George to pardon poor fellow that was sent
to the halberts. The officer offered to grant
hisrequest if he would, in return, grant him the
first favor he would ask, Mr.. Morrison agreed
to this, and the officer demanded that oere-
,mony Of baptism should be- performed on q
puppy. The gentleman agreed to it, and a
party Of many gentlemen assembled to witness
tho novel baptism. Mr.. Morrison desired the
ofieer to hold up the dog, as was necessary in
the baptism Of children, and said: GAS am
a minister of the Church of Scotland, must
proceed according to the ceremony of that
Church." "Certainly," said the Major, I ex-
pect all the ceremony" "Well, then, Major,
l begin with the usual question-Do you ac-
knowledge yourself the father of this puppy"
A roar Of laughter burst from the crowd, and
the officer threw the candidate for baptism
W ay.- O.. .. ~. .. D.. '. .....
The penny press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1859-1860, 1859-11-08
LONDON MARKET
Arrival of the Overland Mail,

ST. Louis, November T. Tho Overland Mail,
with dates to the l4th, arrived here last night.
Great preparations were making at San Fran
cisco to receive General Scott All the military
companies, and soldiers in the Mexican War,
would meet him on his arrival and escort him
through the city. All classes of people were
preparing to pay him their tribute of respect.
The creditors of Messrs. Chorpening & Co.,
mail contractors between California and Salt
Lake, had attached the stock and other prop
erty for debts amounting to 100000. It was
The penny press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1859-1860, 1859-11-08

A FAST YoUNG MAN ROBs HIS STEP MOTHER
AND RUNS AwAY.-A young gentleman re-
siding in Rockford, Illinois, with his step
mother, has recently excited considerable
gossip by his very fast Style of living, his
gallant attentions to various young ladies,
and aNdecided tendency for flash turnouts,
and cutting dash on the road. Money flew
like golden dust. If the cash was not always
at hand, notes were there in plenty, signed
by his steP-mother, whose name no creditor
would think of disputing. After time he
removed from his step mothers house to that
of young lady who had been the most fre-
quent companion of his driving and pleasure
excursions, and everything went on swim
mingly for time. A few days since he left
town very suddenly, however, and it has
been discovered that he used his step
mothers name without her knowledge as a
signature to his notes, and has been paying
his board bills at the house of his inamorata
in counterfeit money.
The penny press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1859-1860, 1859-11-08
Peculiar Mode of Lamenting the Death
of ROYAL COnsOrt. D.

Of Royal Consort. o.
Michelet's Secret History Of the House Of
Austria has the following: ai.-t1 .l.i.,
When Ferdinand w., King Of Naples, was
informed Of the death Of his second spouse
elect, he displayed considerable temper. His
only occupation, his sole pleasures, were the
chase and fishing, and decency demanded
that he should abstain from both for at least
one day. How on earth should he manage to
kill time? His fatterers sought means to
amuse him, but neither billiards nor cards sue
ceeded. No project Of amusement drew
smile from him, until gentleman suddenly
said, without weighing his words, "Suppose
we initiate the Princess burial?" The King
of Sicily found the idea charming and deli
cate; and q young beardless courtier of femin-
inc appearance became the principal actor in
the masquerade. He was attired like an arch
duchess, and laid on bier with bis hands
and face exposed; then, in order to initiate
the marks Of smallpox, drops Of chocolate
were sprinkled over his face. The Embassa-
dor Of England was invited to the ceremony,
and this august parsonage was chief mourner.
The procession went through the most sump-
tuous chambers of the Portici Palace, and Sir
William Hamilton, who always went out
shooting with the King,was ordered to ar
range the visits of coincidence. The Prince
was delighted with this burlesque Such was
the way in which he deplored the unhappy
end Of a young and accomplished personi
The penny press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1859-1860, 1859-11-08

DIsGRAoEFUL CFLOGGING IN THE ENGLISH
NAvY.--A sickening case of hogging recently
occurred at Chatham, England. A private
Of the 8sth Connaught Rangers, named Nor
ton, who was decorated with the Sebastopol
medal, returned home wounded from India
ashort time ago, and was awaiting the order
for his discharge. He appears TO have al
ways borne somewhat Indifferent charac-
ter, and on the evening of the 7th instant he
struck q sergeant. For this ofiense he was
sentenced to receive fifty lashes, and to be
imprisoned for one hundred and sixty-eight
days, and though it rained heavily at the
time, the wounded wretch was undressed and
fastened up to the trianges, when the full
number Of lashes were administered. As
soon as he is able TO leave the hospital he
will undergo the remainder Of his sentence at
Fort Clarence Prison. "a W a... +tHNN'