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Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1863-05-21
The Sorgo Culture.
From the Cincinnati Commercial. |

FROM the CINCINNATI Commercial.
EDs. CoM-I take the liberty of pub
fishing the letter Of Mr.. Belcher, contain
ing. as it does. much to encourage those
engaging in the sorgo culture. Twill add
also, that the transactions in the syrup, in
this city. for the past few weeks have
largely increased. Our citizens are becom.
ing more accustomed to its use and can
assure cur agricultural friends that there
will be good cash market in this city for
the surplus product of this section of the
State. al remunerative prices. The want
OF uniformity in quantity has been a seri
Gus drawback To the commercial operations
IN 1t. This can be remedied here ss well
as in Chicago. and it must be done. !
havs the assurance of solid men, that the
means shall not be lacking to remedy this
great and growing staple acceptable to the
trade. There are 'Belchers' in Cincinnati
as we'll as Chicago. ssa W
Our friends should give more attention
to the cultivation of this crop, for good
syrup cannot be made from poor cane
While the expense of its culture and man
ufacture are the same in each case, in the
markets the difference is very great. Sup.
pose 1t does cost a dollar for better seed
to plant an acre. it will richly pay even il
the syrup should bring only one cent pei
gallon more, while the probabilities are
that IT may bring FIVE or ten cents more,
and more of it to the acre. Great care in
selecting the soil is essential. 1t should
be rich. but strongly lime-not a narrow
black soil, but such as makes the heavy.
bearing wheat and corn.
One or two days extra labor in prepar.
ing the ground and planting will be well
rcomPensed. Plant early. not in a furrow
but In ridge, as the sun will soon warm
me latter. while cold rains settle in the
furrow, and either rot the seed or greatly
retard vegetation. The seed should be
soaked some ty-eight hours. and cover,
ed very shallow-not over halt an incl
deep; and if of the 'Otaheitan,' or Oom-
see ana variety. about ten seeds in the
hill--it will yield an abundant crop of q
superior quality. The habit of deferrine
planting until corn. potatoes, and every
other crop is in. consider quite injudi
cious. Where lime soil can not he had
an application OF lime or house ashes will
accomplish the same purpose-that is,
render the juice richer in saccharine mat.
ter. Very truly yours.
Isaac A. Hrncrs
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1863-05-21

ovEe- PRAYED HrNsELr.-During the
prevalence of the cholera in Virginia, the
negroes on the different plantations becam
dreadfully alarmed, and thought they would
certainly die with it. Among others. in
one Of the upper counties. was a negro boy,
who having heard his father say that the
cholera would soon be along that way, left
his work one day and betook himself to
the woods. Here he was found by his
overseer soon after. fast asleep. Being ia
ken to task by him for leaving his work,
he excused himself on the ground, that
not being prepared to de-" ke had gone
TO the woods ito Mediate" "But," said
the overseer. chow was it that you went
to sleep?" "Well. / don't know, massa,
how dat was 'zactly." responded the ne
gro. "but | spsck Unjust have over-prayed
nyselfr'
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1863-05-21

H Affectionate intercourse with. the
young is a considerable help against the
TOO rapid invasions of old age. A gentle.
man of my acquaintance is accustomed to
repeat the saying of 3 distinguished man,
elf yon would avoid growing old. assoei-
ate with the young" assigning as reason
that the old are so apt to increase their
own and each others infrmities by talk
ing them over; while the cheerfulness oil
the young will do sometimes to enlyen the
failing spirits of our declining years
There is sense and wisdom in the. rule thus
sug gested.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1863-05-21

GRINDING ONE's OWN HoMISY. &c.--A
western farmer says:-"Wc have found il
great convenience. and consequently a
matter of economy, to have in the house a
very large coffee mill whose hopper shall
hold two or three quarts, which aside from
being easier in grinding coffee. pepper. &c.
rs just the thing to grind q mess Of homi-
ny, or to crack wheat for wheat mush, as
the case may be. The cost of the mill,
Isl SOY and the ten or fifteen minutes
time in grinding saves sometimes hours OF
time in the same things otherwise. besides
your hominy, DC. is always fresh, an ides
of some importance in warm weather.
The mill has screw on the back to guage
it either coarse or fine." efer
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1863-05-21


We find the following good thing" in
the Toledo Commercial:
We have read of the Language of flow
ers, and understood that: Lovers oft
meath floral bowers. yield up their hearts
to cupid's powers" but have never before
known the slender passion, to work its
way into the vocabulary Of the sealpel. as
IN the following ingenious efusion. The
enamored~ author must have experienced q
high degree of "valvular harmony" in or
der to give so perfect diagnosis of heart
disease as is indicated in this "pome:''
/ list as thy heart and ascending aorta.
their volumes OF valvular harmony pour;
and my soul from that muscular music has
caught new life. mid its anatomical lore.
O.rare is the sound when thy ventricles
fhrob. in q systolic symphony measured
rnd slow. while the auricles answer with
rythmical sob. as they murmur melody
wondrously lowl o. thy cornea. love has
the radiant light, of the sparkle that laughs
In the icicle's sheen; and thy crystalline
lens. like a diamond bright. through the
quivering frame of thine iris is seenl And
thy retina. spreading its luster of pearl,
like the far away nebula. distantly CLEANS
from vanli Of black cellular mirrors they
hurl from their hexegan angles the silvery
beams. Ali the fash Of those orbs is en-
shaving me still. as they roll meath the PAL
pebr@, dimly translucent. obeying. in ST.
lenee. the magical will Of the oculo-mo-
-pathetie-abducent. o sweet is thy
voice. as it sighingly swells from the daint-
lily duivering chord@ vocales. or rings in
clear tones through the echoiDg cells of
the antrum. the ethmoid. and sinus from
talesl
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1863-05-21

0AsH AND CREDIr.-If you would get
rich, done deal in pass books. Credit 10
the ''tempter in new shape Buy dry
goods on credit, and you will purchase q
thousand articles that cash would peeer
have dreamed of. A dollar in the hand
looks larger than ten dollars seen through
the perspective of a sixty day due BILL
Cash is practical, while credit takes ,hor-
ribly to taste and romance. Credit Be-
lieves in double breastpins and champagne
suppers; cash is more easily satisfied
Give him three meals day, and he don't
care il two Of them arc made OF. roasted
potatoes and little salt. Cash is good
advertiser. while credit is Z fellow | do
n OF like to be on visiting terms with. II
you want double chins and contentmsnt,
do business with cash. go ~
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1863-05-21
The Soldiers Farewell.


Friends, farewell. we now must sever,
Til this bloody war is over;
We will fight. and yielding never, ~
Till our land from rebels free.
With our flag high floating Ger us, + -.
We'will dive our foes before us;
Then Wen sing the joyful chorus ~
Dixie's land from rel els free.
South we 60 to meet in battle,
II that land Of humin cattle,
Freedoms drum shall loudly rattle,
Rebels slaves shall then be free.
We will fight to save our nation
From shameful separaton;-
Rebel food shall be our ration,
As We fight for unity.
If John Bull should wish to NEEDLE,
We win show our Yankee mettle;
Eastward, front in line Of battle.
Drive them back across the sea.
Should European combination, a
Seek to crush this noble nation,
We will fight the whole creation,-
Then, dear friends, return to thee.
Then farewell, we now must sever,
IT'LL this bloody war is over;
We rill fsh. uhyielding ever, s.
Fighting for our flag and thee.
With our flag high foiting DER US,
We will drive all foes before us;
Then well sing the joyful chorus,-
Dixie's land from rebels free.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1863-05-21
sug gesteI

A sailor. the other day, in describing
his first efforts to become a waterman. said
that just at the close of q dark night he
was sent aloft to see If he could see light.
After short time he was hailed from the
deck with
Mast head ahoyl"
cay, ay, sin"
'Do you see a light?"
"Yes, SIR"
"What Light"
Daylight, sir"
The lockout was ordered down with q
run.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1863-05-21

"How many poles are there?"-
"Three." Name Them" 1.-The North
pole. the South pole. and the pole which
knocked down the persimmon." Right.
Next. Which is the principal sea in Eu-
rope?" The sea Of Rome" VERY good.
Which are the principal espes in the Uni
ted States?" THE capes of fashion,
"Good. What kind of fish are most CON-
mon?" God fish aristocracy."
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1863-05-21

or Those people who turn up their
noses at the world. might do we'll to re-
member that it is as good world as they
were ever in, and much better one than
they are likely ever to get into again.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1863-05-21

A lady asked gentleman the other day
why SO many tall gentlemen were bachel-
ors? The reply was. that they were OBJ.
hged to lie cornerwise in bed to keep their
feet in. and that wife would be in the
way
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1863-05-21

S"Doctaw." said an exquisit the
other day i want you to tell me what
can put into my head to make it right"
at wants nothing but brains," said
that gentleman of function.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1863-05-21

~ Heres Webster on BRIDGE"
said Mrs. Darlington. as she handed Ike
the dictionary. "Study it contentively.
and you will gain great deal of inaam-
nation"
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1863-05-21

A State PASSED an act that no dogs
shall go at large without a muzzle. and a
man was brought up for infringing upon
the statute. In defence he alleged that his
dog had a muzzle.
"Eow is that?''
"Oh." said the defendant, 'the act does
not say where the muzzie shall be placed.
and as l thought the animal would like
the fresh air. pu. it on his tall"
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1863-05-21

H Fast horses soon tire. and fast men
are good deal like them. The youth that
''goss it strong" at twenty, will find him.
self at forty five with tombstone grow
ing out OF bis head
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1863-05-21

~ ~ Girls! don't accept the hand of any
man who tells you that he is going to mar
~ and settle. Make him settle first. and
marry afterwards" esfR p
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1863-05-21

1 The papers have discovered some
grass in the path Of recitude." Guess
that path must be sadly overgrown with
grass-it is so little travelled now -a-day@.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1863-05-21

kE A little boy hearing his father say
that there was time for all things. asked,
"When is the proper time. father. for
hooking sugar out of the sugar bowl?'
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1863-05-21

Entirely TsgetabIsa No AIsOhloit Prtparutiong I
A PURE TONIC MEDICINE.
DOCTOR HOOFLAND'S
CELEBRATED
GERMAN BITTERS,
ss-AAo PREPARED BY
DR.. C. M. JACKSON, Philad'a Pa.
WILL EFFECTUALLY CURE
LIVER COMPLAINT, DYSPEPSIA,
Jaundies, Chronic or Nervous Debility, Diseases Of
the kidneys. and all diseases arising from
disor dered Liver or Stomach,
such
asCon-
stipaen, Into
ward Pills, Full
Blood to the
Head. Acidity. ofthe Stom.
ach, Nausea, Heartburn, Dis
gust for Food, Fulness or Weight in
the Stomach, Sour Fluctuations, Sinking
or Fluttcring at the Pit Of the Stomach, Swim
ming of the Head, Hurried and difficult Breathing,
Fluttering at the Heart. Choking or sulfocating
sensations when in lying posture, Dim
ness Of Vision, Dots or wcJs before
the Sight, Fever and Dull Pain
in the Head. Deficiency CT
Perspiration, Yellow
ness of the Skin
and Eyes,
Painin
the Flesh. Constant lmagnngs Of Evil /, and great
Depression oespirits. And will positively prevent
YELLOW FEVER, BILIOUS FEVER, &c
HEr CONTAIN NO ALCOHOL OR BAD WHrsKEY
They WILL CURE the above diseases in ninety.
nine cases out ola hundred.
Induced by Ito extensive sale and uni rersal pop
uIarity Of Boofahd's German Bitters, (purely veg
etablc,) hosts of gnsrant Quacks and inscriptions
Adventures, have opcnct-upon suffering humanity
the aood-gates Of Nostrums in the shape of poor
whskey, Yilcly compounded with injurious drugs,
and christened ronics, Stomachics and Bitters.
Beware Of the innumerable array of Alcoholic
preparations in plethoric bottles, and big bclicd
kegs, under the modest appellaton of Bitters;
which instead of curing, only aggravate diseases
and leave the disappointed sufferer in despair.
HOOFLAND'S GERMAN RITERS
Are not new and untried article, but have stood
the test of fifteen years trial by the American pub
lic andtheir reputation and sale, are not rivalcd
by any similar preparation.
The proprietors have thousands of Letters from
the most eminent
CLERGYMEN,
LAWYERS,
PHYSICIANS,
AND
CITIZENS
Testfying Of their own personal knowledge to tho
beneficial effects and medical virtues of these Bit
tiers.
DO YoU WANT SOMETHING TO STRENGTHEN You!
DO YoU WANT GOOD APPETITE7
DO roU WANT TO BUILD YOUR CONSTITUTION
DO roU WANT TO FEEL WELT
DO roU WANT TO GET RID OF NERvousyEssl
DO YoU WANT ENERCYf
DO YoU WANT To SLEEP WELL?
DO you WANT A BBIsK AND VIGOROUS FEEIIyG7
lfyou do, use HooFLAND's GERMAN BIrrERs.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1863-05-21
RIcr CAkrs.-A correspondent Of Field

RIcE CAKEs.-A correspondent of Field
Notes gives the following:-'Wllils visit
ing the Yves, India Islands. became ve-
ry fond of rice cooked after this fashion:
They boil the rice in the usual manner and
let X cool, then add little water or
milkto it. making it about the consistency
of common buckwheat cakes. Add tn
this little salt and handful of Gour,
and bake on griddle as you would batter
cakes and buckwhest. An egg will help
some by making them bake quicker. Try
it housekeeper-I think you will find it an
excellent dish. Any dyspeptic can eat
them.' ~ ~ f-ae~ssf a e,orrsT
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1863-05-21
From J. NEWTON BROWN. d. D.. Editor Of
The Encyclopedias Of Religious Kno,oledge.


Although not disposed to favor recommend
Patent Medicines in general. through distrust Of
their ingredients and effects; yet know Of no suf
6cient reason why man may not testify TO the
benefit he believes himself to have received from
any simple preparation, in the hope that he may
thus contribute to the benefit OF others.
do this the more readily in regard 10 Hoof-
lands German Bitters, prepared by DR.. c. NJ.
Jackson, of this city, because was prejudiccd
against them for many years. underth impression
that they were chiefly an alcoholic mixture. am
indebted to my friend Robert Shoemaker. Esq,
for the removal of this prejudice by proper tests,
and for encouragement to try them, when suffer
ing from great and long continued debility. The
of three bottles of these Bitters, the begin
ming ofthe present year, was followed by evident
relief. and restoration to a degree Of bodily and
mental yigor which had not felt for six months
before, and had almost desparcd Of rcgaining.
therefore thank God and my friend for directing
me to the Of them.
J.NEwTON BROWN.
Philad'a June, %, 1861.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1863-05-21

To be pleasant with ones elf Is the
sursst way Of offending everybody slss.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1863-05-21

PoTATo For BREAD--Wher potatoes
are very plenty and wheat -four is high, it
is sometimes matter of saving to put well
boiled and mashed potatoes into the bread
The bread rises quicker and keeps moist
longer. and to our taste is much better.
and | know at least one superior house
keeper. who says she cannot make first
rate bread without potatoes. On the 9TH
er hand. if wheat is cheaper than pota.
toes. mornings mess of warmed potatoes
may be much increased. and not injured
by the addition of bread crumbs.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1863-05-21
PastDr offhe Tenth Baptist Church.
Letter from TIL Wife Of ALDERMAN WUNRDE
Germantown.
Germantown. June LIST. 1861.

Germdnforn.
49, -
Germantown, juno LIST, 1861.
DR. c. M. JAcxsoS--SIR:--n gave me pleasure,
two years ago, to give you a certificate tcstifying
what the German Btters had done for me. am
now perfectly cured Of all those diseases your
medicine Processes to cure, viz:-Dyspepsia,
Chronic and Nervous debility, disease OF the Kid
neys, &c. The powerful influence it cxerts upon
Nervous prostration is surprising. / have been
consulted frequently in reference to your Bitters
and without hesitation, hare recommended il for
he above complaints, and in every instance it
has cncctually cured. Your medicine has great
reputation in Germantown, and is now sold in eve.
ry Drug store, and in most Of the Grocery stores
here II any one should question what say, let
them come to Germantown, and will prove to
their satisfaction, that the Bitters have cured in
this vicinity more than twenty case Of the above
disease. Respectfully. T
HANNAH wUNDER.
Main st. above Rittenhouse, Germantown, Pa.
u 81 .t1t tar4 = ~ .|#4"
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1863-05-21
Stock of CalicOes

Ladies, this is only mere outline Of our Stock
of Dress Goods. The half has not BEEN told
We pray you to call and examine our Stock in
this line. 1t will afford much pleasure to
show you whatever you may desire to look at
IL ne have Il. - - coo
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1863-05-21

PershinS 4 Co.. Blain Co.. and I. A. Lemon, Plyn'
cuth; Robert Cornwall, Bourbon; John Kcssi~r EIssn
ingsburg d. W. STANCE, and Jonas Eer, brenen; John
Cess Tippecanoefown; J. L. c. Smith, uarnont; haeh
Bro Argos; by Druexisfs and Msrehs1s gsp<ra,s
" Throughout the United stsses md esssdss
ArrirIs 1862.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1863-03-21

dren of Stoves born within the limits Of this
State after the fourth day Of July, eighteen
hundred and sixty-three, slall b. free; and
that all slaves within the said States who
shall, at the time aforesaid, be under age Of
ten years, shall be free when they arrive at
the age of twsnty-one years and all slaves
over ten years and under twenty-ons years
shall be free when they arrive at thu age Of
twenty five years and no slave shall bs per-
mitted to come into the State for permanent
residence therein" Thsrefors---s seH
Sec. 2. Brit farther esactcd. l'hik when
ever the people II wsst zvi.gfni4 shalt.
through their said Convention, and BY a vote
to be taken at an election to be held within
the limits of the said, at such time as the
Convention may provide. made and ratify the
change aforesaid, and properly certify the
same under the hand of the President Of the
Convention, it shall b. lawful for the p,-si.
dent of the United States to issue his proc.
lamation, stating the fact, and thercupon this
act shall take effect and b. in force from aud
after sixty days from the date of said procla.
nation.
APPROVED. December 81. 1862. a'"
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1863-03-21

AN AMUSING MIsrAKE.-A gentleman of
Douai was going out in lis carriagrto make
some calls with his wife, when he discovered
that he had left his visiting cards. He order
ed his footman, rec ,ntly come into his service,
to 60 to the mantl-pitce in the sitting room
and bring the cards he should see there.
The servant did as he was ordered, retained
the article to be used as he was directed, and
of started the gentleman. Sc ding ia his
doo.man with cards whenever the mot at home
occurred. As these were very numerous, he
turned to the servant with the question. how
many cards have you left" "Wrll. sir"
says the footman very innocently. ",llcrc is
the king Of spades, the six of hearts and the
Ac. of clubs y "rha Il .ucs !" excla med his
master. "That's gone," said John.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1863-03-21
MARRIED BY TELEGRAPH.-The Oswcgo

MARRIED. BY TELEGRAPH.-The Oswcgo
IN. W Times says:
OnTueslay, 81 February. marriage cere-
mony was performed by the Rev. WIN. Carr,
chaplain Of the 4th regiment N. Y. S. vo!un-
teers, under rather novel circumstances, the
clergyman and bridegroom being in the city
Of Washington, and the bride in the village
Of Fulton. Oswego county, during the ccre-
mony. The bridegroom is member Of the
9TH regiment, and circumstances prevented
his being in Fulton to fulfil his engagement
with the young lady. by mail the parties
agreed to have the ceremony performed
through the medium Of the electric telegraph.
The day and hour having been arranged, the
parties repaired to the telegraph offices at the
respective stations, the fair bride accompa-
MED by female friend as bridesmaid. The
operator at Fulton oiliciated as blides,nan.
The first dispatch over the wires relating to
the affair was from Washington, inguiring if
the lady was present. An answer in the af
tirmatve was returned, and the ceremony
proceeded. Three messages were sent to
Fulton and two transmitted to Washington,
And the ceremony was completed. The last
message from Washington was the declara-
tion Of the clergyman pronouncins the par
ties man and wife.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1863-03-21
fPUBLIc-No. 2.I

EPUBLIc-No. 2.
AN ACT to adjust appropriations heretofore
made for the civil service Of the Navy De-
partment to the present organization Of that
Department.
Be it enacted Ly tile Senate and House of
Representatives. IF the United States Of Amer
ica in Congress assembled, That the Secre.
tary Of the Treasury be and he is hereby au-
thorized and directed to transfer the amounts
heretofore appropriated for the pay Of chiefs
Of bureaus, clerks, messengers, and laborers
connected with the Navy Department, so that
they will correspond with the present organi-
zation and pay as authorized by the act of
Congress Of July fifth, eighteen hundred and
sixty-two, viz:
For the Bureau of Equipment and Recruit
ing, three thousand eight hundred and sew
enty-four dollars.
For the Bureau of Yards and Docks. ten
thousand six hundred and forty three dollars.
For the Bureau of Navigation, three thou
sand and fifty-seven dollars.
For the Bureau of Ordnance, six thousand
nine hundred and fifty -four dollars.
For the Bureau of Construction and Re-
pairs, nine thousand five hundred and thirty.
four dollars.
For the Bureau of Steam Engineering, four
thousand two hundred and twenty -four dollars.
For tho Bureau of Provisions and Cloth
ing. five thousand eight hundred and fifty.
eight dollars.
For tho Bureau Of Medicine and Surgery,
FIVE thousand eight hundred dollars.
Sec. 2. And be IL further enacted, That
all remaining balances shall attach to the Of
flee Of the Secretary of the Navy. and may
be- expended by him for such clerical service
as he shall judge the interests Of the Depart
ment require.
Sec. 3. Ind be it .faHhcr enacted, That
the sum of one thousand dollars. heretofore
appropriated for the contingent expenses Of
the Bureau of Construction, Equipment and
Repair, be transferred to the Bureau of Steam
Engineering. and the sum Of one thousand
dollars to the Bureau Of Equipment and Re-
cruiting And also that the sum of ono thou.
sand dollars, heretofore appropriated for the
contingent expenses Of the Bureau Of Ord
nance, b. transferred to tho Bureau of Navi.
CATION.
APPROVED, December 10, 1862