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Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1869-09-29

"A lady in a workhouse at Chelsea,
England, lately arrived at the age Of one
hundred years. Being asked how she
would like to ceiebrxts~ ~ dny,~ she ex-
pressed 2 preference for ayide in q balloon.
She was accordingly taken up in great
balloon and took lunch of wine and bis
cults at an altitude of half mile.
7 -Phe Holy Sepulchre, which furnished
the ostensible pretext for the Crimean wal,
is again breeding trouble, tho priests OF the
Latin Church declining to comply with the
terms of the treaty, which guarantees to the
Greek Church the sole possession of the
new cupola, which has besii recently en-
riched with a iaagniicentg golden cross
"A British officer committed an offence
in the Crimean war punishable with death,
but being influential. had that penalty
commuted TO perpetual reduction 20 half
pay. aud to have his sword inverted in the
scabbard. lie is now on duty in Halifax
His position requires him on public Occa-
sions to DO in close attendance upon the
Governor and this brings him conspicuous
ly forward. At tho reception Of The Prince
rs the latter with his suite stepped upon
the platform prepared for him, upon which
were standing the Governor and other dig
nitaries, all the officers saluted with the
sword, the single exception being THE AT
tendant upon the Governor, who with hIs
sword by his side, was compelled 10 salute
with his hand.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1869-09-29
WASHINGTON IRvING's LOVE.
a singular life Rom ance. i.
Esrnrs. The Dl.fln AaI,.l,sa Inons~o~


\ About the bachelorhood of Washington
Irving there always hung cloud Of mys-
terry. which even his familiar aeauaintan-
ces tried in vain to dispel. But the grave
that more generally hides than discloses
the well kept secrets Of q, lifetime, having
just closed over the late Miss Rebecca
Cratz, of this city-a Hebrew lady of exem-
plary goodness, and who was noted for the
greatness of her bounty to all poor and
needy persons we are informed that she
was tho occasion of Irving's single life. In
regard to the matter correspondent of
the Jewish Messenger writes: F''' a-4-a
Twenty years ago heard the story, q
story that has long been current in Phila-
delphia in Jewish circles, among her friends
and aquaintances, and which has again
been revived here since her death 1t runs
thus: Many years ago, when Miss Gratz
was young girl, Washington Irving, then
already risen in literary reputation, cane
to Philadelphia and became visitor at the
house OF her family. 1t is said that in
youth she was very beautiful and very
good, and az her acquaintance with Irving
increased, the beauty of both her character
and her features, together with the fact
that she was q living representative of that
nation whose whole history Is romance, so
wrought upon his heart that he became
deeply enamored with her. IT is needless
to say that, had his attachment been never
so strong, with her strength in her faith. il
would have beer wasted. As it was, It was
wasted. Irving left the city. but did not
forget tho lady of his love-" f' i-
But the romance does not end here. for
the correspondent says that when Irving
met Sir Walter Scott abroad, he told him
the story of his attachment TO the beauti-
ful and good Jewess OF Philadelphia. AT
the time, Scott was about 10 write the nov
el Of "Ivanhoe." and he was so impressed
with the portraiture of the object OF Irv-
ing's love, who, though loving, was still no
faithful TO her religion, that he gave to his
heroine the name of Rcbecca. True or
not, the story Is q beautiful one. md there
is nothing in 1t that in not honorable TO all.
Miss Graft died aged SO years.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1869-09-29

DAMON AND PYTHIAs In CoLoRs. The
Augusta (tia Chronicle and Sentinel re-
ports the case in that city of Daniel Turner,
colored, sentenced 10 two months hard Ia
Dor on the Macon and Augusta Railroad,
for petit larceny. After Ahe sentence, the
prisoners brother accostegl the court as fol-
lows:
.Negro-Judge, aint there no way you
can fix 1t 30 that 1 can go on the chain
gang in place of Dan?
The Justice-Is the prisoner a relation OF
yoursy ~
Negro-Tm his brother, and want for
to work out his time, 'cauise he's older than
me, an have n wife, an his wife is sick.
amt married, an am willin' to 90 ON
the gang i'm his place, an let him stay wild
his wife.
The Justice-But cannot allow an limo.
cent man to suffer for a guilty one. You
cannot take your -brosher's place, unless
You swear that he Is innocent, and that
you stole she dog.
Negro-I can't swear to that, Judge;
but L am willin' to make his crime mine
and suffer In his place. so it don't make no
difference.
The Justice finally succeeded in making
the faithful brother understand that it did
make difference, and, evidently feeling
greatly disappointed, he left the court
room, and Dan was taken to Jail.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1869-09-29

THE GERMAN EXPEDITION to the North
Pole has been heard from, DIR. Peterman
having received letter containing intelli-
gence To July 29th. CONTRARY winds and
storms had detained the expedition until
July in the North Sea, and forced 1T to keep
near the coast of Norway. The first ice
WAS encountsred ON the 18th of July, in "a
degrees north latitude aud 10 degiees west
longitude. Up to the 18th of July the ex-
pedition hai notreached the coast of Green
land, which was however, in sight. At 115
English miles from the coast the soundings
showed a depth of 1000 feet. CAPT. Kolde-
way reports that the prospects of the e1pe-
dition are more promising than they were
in 1863. The temperature is higher, the
winds more constant, and the ice looser;
but from the 9th to the 29th of July much
foggy weather prevailed The ship il in
excellent condition, and the crew IN good
health. ..r j.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1869-09-29

UNWILLING TO GO TO HEAvEN.-There
was clergyman who often became vexed
at finding his little grandchildren in his
study. One,'day one of these little
children was standing by his mothers side
and she was speaking TO him of heaven.
''Ma," said he, II don't want to go to
heaven.
'Dont want to go to heaven my sonf''
"No, ma, I'm sure don't"
"Why not my SOM?
why. grandpapa will be there. won't
he?"
"Yes, / hope he will"
''Well, just as soon as he sees Ms, he will
come scolding along, and say, 'whew !
whew whew what are these boys here
forT"
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1869-09-29

ODD- annual reports
Of the National Grand Lodge of Odd-Fel-
lows shows that Al 900 were initiated the
past year, making a total membership Of
has $780, 900 capital invested above pres
ent needs. The Order in California shows
unparalleled progress. During the past year
1900 were admitted, making the member
ship 1900; the revenue was $2Sl, $50, an
increase of $40. 600; relief disbursed, $751;
600. The Grand Lodge resolved TO adjourn
sine die Sept. %. 80
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1869-09-29

1t is said that the thread of a certain
species of spider found i'm the south-srp-
ports weight of fiity-four grains. As This
fibre is only the one four-thousandth of an
inch IN diameter. this is at the rate of I23,-
427 pounds, or ~ tons per square inch.
Good iron wire sust ans fiity-seven tons per
inch; gcod Steel sihty-six tons; good gun
metal, eighty tons ss
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1869-09-29
Interesting Anecdote Of Madame ID
Stael.

A country girl, the daughter of clergy
man, had accidentally met with an English
translation of "Delphine" and "Corinne, :"
which no powerfully affected her in her
secluded life az quite to turn her brain.
And hearing that Madame de Stael was in
London, she wrote to her, Offering to be-
come her attendant or amanuensis. Madame
de Stael's secretary, In q formal answer de-
clined the proposal. But her admirer was
SO intent ON being in her service i'm some
way, that she came up to London and stay
ed o few days with friend. who took her
to the great novelist, and. speaking in
French, gave q hint of the young girls
mind. Madame de Stael, with great prompt
itude and Kindness, administsr red the only
remedy that was likely to be effectual
The girl almost threw herself at her feet,
and earnestly begged to be received
cidedly. reconstructed with her ON the folly
Of her desire. "Youmay Think" she said,
'ft is an enviable lot to travel over Europe,
and see all that Is most beautiful and dis
tinguished I'm the world; but the joys OF
home are more solid; domestic life affords
more happiness than any fame can give.
You have fatl.sr-I have none. You have
home I was led to travel becanse / was
driven from mine Be content with your
lot; il you knew mine, you would not de-
sire it. With such admOnitions she dis
missed the petitioner. The cure was COM
plete. The young woman returned to her
father. became moro steadily industrious,
and without ever speaking Of her adventure
with Madame do Staol, silently profited by
it. She in now living life Of great respec-
liability, and her friends consider that her
cure WAS wrought by the only hand by
which it could have been effected. From
..Hs,ay OSab Robinsoa's Didru."
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1869-09-29

"A Jersey Quakeress thinks it an insult
-toGod to foros vegetables and fruits by the
use of hot-beds, which she calls an inven-
ion of the Evil Spirit.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1869-09-29

BREAD WITHOUT Flour Science threat
ems us with the extinguishment of "the
dnsty miller" method has been dis
covered Of making bread without grinding
the grain, and patent has been taken out
for the process. In making bread from
Hour there is much waste. 100 pounds of
grain yields only liz pounds Of bread By
the now process the same amount of grain
viii produce $50 pounds Of bread. More
over, the decomposal and lost gluten in
the old process is preserved In the new.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1869-09-29
Rare precOcity.

An instance of raro precocity in ten
yeE old recently occurred in tho Sunday
School of an Episcopal Church in Albany,
the rector OF which takes an especial
pridein the proficiency of his pupils. He
had given ont to by committed To mem-
DRY by his scholars, the Collect for that
day. On the following Sunday he called
upon all who had got the Collect to hold
up their right hand. The show of hands
was decidedly poor. until he observed in
the back part of tho room n little girl of
ten years, whose parents were not n'the
pale of the church. and who had herself but
recently entered the school, confidently
elevating her hand "Ah see hand
raised III Miss --'s class" said
the encouraged rector please re-
peat the Collect to me, my good
little girl !" The scholar appearing sud-
denly bewildered, her teacher said,
" Ii you know the Collect. why don't you
repeat it?' Our little heroine, evidently
thinking something was wrong bashfully
stammered out 81 Thought he wanted all
that had the cclic to hold up their hands
and had il the other night, and father had
to stay up and take care of me ~ At last
accounts the child was still living, in spite
of the defects of her early Presbyterian
90. s.. trimming, which did not enable her
TO see any good reason why she should re-
peat the "Coilect"
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1869-09-29

do you call ehis trunkf" growled a
detected porter. ut only needs lightning
rod to be mistaken for boarding house"
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1869-09-29

The ague epidemic is very prevalent in
the Wabash Valley, in Indiana.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1869-09-29

TAXING TuRNs[Two Yankees strolling
in the woods without any arms I'm their
possession observed bear climbing atree,
with its paws clasped around the trunk
One Of them ran forward and caught the
bears paws, one In each hand. He then
called to his comrade:- Jonathan, run
home and bring me something TO kill this
varmint; and mind you don't stay or I'm i'm
fix."
Jonathan ran of. but staid a long time
During tho interval the bear made several
attempts to bite the hand of him who held
At length Jonathan came back.
s.Hallo, what kept you SO longr' ~
"Well, I'll tell you. When got homo
breakfast was ready; 80 I staid to eat it."
"Wel," said his comrade, ''come now
and hold the critter till kill il"
Jonathan seized the bears pawsand held
the animal -lsl-st8 Tt-v-f
"well, have You hold Of him?"
81 guess have"
9r"very we'll, then hold fast; I'm of for
dinner"
t. .# - a.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1869-09-29

NINE HUNDRED SHIPwREcKs AND THFR-
TEEN HUNDRED LIVES LosT.-An Official
report just published in England gives the
statistics of wrecks casualties and collisions
occurring to British ships abroad, reported
to the board of trade, in 1868, showing that
935 vessels, of 1897, PSI tons in the whole,
were totally lost or partially damaged; e57
vessels belonging to the United Kingdom,
and 27S belonging to British possessions.
GS0 vessels, of 252, 4S4 tons, were totally
lost, and 265, OF 81, 797 tons, partially dam
aged. 1887 lives were lost 1,ls7 from
vessels belonging to the United Kingdom,
and 300 from vessels belonging to the Brit
ish possessions; IL, 1873 lives were imperil-
| ed, but saved by remaining on board or by
assistance from shore or from other ships.
| OF the lives lost 100 were by wrecks, &c,
an the coast of Europe; "a on the coast OF
Asia; Is Africa, 81 America, 50 Australia
ond Now Zealand, and ], 021 at sea.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1869-09-29

ON THE 5TH OF JUNE LAST, Mrs. j. I. Full
ton, wife of the proprietor of the Interna-
tional Hotel at Niagara Falls, was met at
the Niagara Falls depot in Buffalo, by man
named james S. Van Valkenberg, who had
held some inferior position in the Interna-
tional for about three years He informed
her that he had just made bet of SIS with
man that certain diamond ring on her
finger was larger than the one worn
by him. the person with whom he
made the bet, and he wished she would
let him take it for a few minutes. She re-
fused at first, bat after considerable en-
treaty, in which Van Valkenberg touchingly
spoke OF the loss which would result to him
in case of her refusal. she gave him the
ring The jowel was worth 50, 600 in gold
Van Valkenberg hastened from the pres
ence of Mrs. Fulton, for the purpose OF
convincing his friend, but forgot to come
back. He was caught in Canada, and the
level was raturned
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1869-09-29

1T Is SAID that Mr.. James Fisk. jr., pro-
poses third rail from Albany TO Saratoga,
over the Rochester and Syracuse Road, to
connect with the Snsquehanna Route so ns
to give broad guage connection with the
West II tho Syracuse company refuse
his proposals, he intends to build new
road on his own account. He also contem-
plates building steamer Ito run between
New York and Albany COO feet long. GO
feet beam, with o 150 inch cylinder. which,
when completed, will overtop any steamer
in the world I'm size and magnifcence
The boat Is to leave New York At O'Clock
in the morning and return the same
evening.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1869-09-29
The Age Of Dirt.

III we are TO- credit the statements OF q
new weekly journal in London called Latest
News, England is really in bad way. The
opening article In the first number contains
tho extraordinary greeting, part of which
is as follows:
1T is the age of dirty speech and unclean
writing. Walk the streets of London by
day or night, and the saths and obscenity
will sicken you. while me doubtful double
ente,dre provokes silvery laughter in many
drawing room. AS to dirty writing, no
journal now, no work of fiction, no drama
pays unless it contains illusions to sinful
passion, unless it portrays the pleasures of
sense. Our popular novels especially, TO
their endless shame be it said, those writ
ten by women, arc full of the details of i'll
lott passion, and eagerly devoured by hosts
Of unsuspecting girls. The drama has for
some time been q vehicle for tho exhibition
of the ankles OF certain young ladies who
keep broughams ON Is shillings week.
The popular songs of the day all turn upon
such vices; In the stationers' shops the
portrait of the everlasting lorette languish-
es side by side with venerable bishops and
grave statesmen; go into society's ball
rooIEs, and the style of dress ladies adopt
approaches the simplicity Of that worn by
Eve in Paradise; the recoris Of our hospit-
ais are full of the dire effects of the vices
of the day; everywhere we see evidences
of this miserable sensuality which is eating
INTO the heart of society-this is verify the
Age Of Dirt.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1869-09-29

A SERMON WELL APPLIED. In a,country
parish in Scotland the minister and the
ruling elder went over the muir to'visit an
old parishiOner, on a "catechising" visit,
and the walk being long one, their appe-
tites were pretty keen when they arrived.
Before commencig the serious business, they
suggested that the inward man" was clam
orous. Janet went to the "press," and
placed ON the table country refreshments
bread, milk, etc. and seating herself at a
little distance, requested her visitors TO
fall on. They soon cleared the boaad, and
the minister remarked, "Now, Janet, we
begin the serious business. De you re-
member the text last Sunday, Janet 2?
deed / do" replied Janet; II mind il
weel; it was the miracle Of the loavcs and
fishes. :" 'And have ye pondered the sab
ject during the week, Janet 2" "Deed ]
have, an I'm thinkin' the moo that gin you
and the elder had been there, they wadns
hae taen up sac many baskets fu'."
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1869-09-29

CoNsIDERADLE excitement exists In East
Davenport and Gilbert town, Iowa. in con
sequence of wild boy who has been seen
by sovoral veracious individuals, prowling
about the woods on the rivers bank and
islands. About week ago u man rctnrn-
ing from shooting excursion saw what he
at first took for some wild animal, crouch
ing by the hank of the river. II sudden
ly plunged In, and emerged with fish,
which il devoured ravenously. Getting
closer to it, he saw that IL WAS a boy, APP
parently about Is or 16, entirely without
clothes, and covered with light sandy hair,
of silky appearance. He plainly saw the
face, and describes il as revoltingly uRly
and brutal in its aspect. He attempted 10
approach it, but the creature became alarm
ed, and, taking 10 the water, swan 10
neighboring island and hid i'm the sedges
+ EccENTIcrrY OF MAN RESPECTING HIS
B0RIAI.-Tbe late w. IL. Stearns, a prom
inent lawyer of Springfield, Mass, LETT
curious directions, written q week before
his death, in regard TO bis burial. The
body was to be clothed i'm linen, then
wrapped In a sheet, paper collar with
black ribbon elaspel around the neck, and
laid in coffin made O. plain boards, with
out paint, stain, or vafnish, but covered
with cheap black cloth, with black handles
and no silver-headed nails. A cheap plate
and some flowers were to rest upon the top
He wished TO avoid all unnecessary expense
for he says in his manuscript that any
funds remaining would be needed by the
living, and the good clothes had better be
for them.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1869-09-29

Indiana chickens are dying of cholera.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1869-09-29

= Frcm the BoSton TrAVeIer.
{ The following letter has been received
from we'll known American resident in
Hay,i. The outrages he describes are of n
character almost too horrible for belief. but
his reputation warrants us in giving publi-
cation TO his statements:
Donr An DnIccr UaNrr
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1869-09-29

iersaEYening Dresses and Salts,
There Is prospect OF brisk fall trade,
and new styio in materials are drought out
weekly, and eagerly sought after, The
prices of msterials pre.a .trifie less than
those of hss year, and the .sales sofx hare
been much eavier. This is probably not
owing to tn decline In prices, but to a
greater demand, and the dry goods deal
ears are confident Of Increased activity in
the trade - i''' ir.e -i .'i ..s '.i..s.
The New York herald., 1869-04-22

MUSICAL.
ANY WILL, GIVE INSTRUCTIONS ON The
n n,snoforts. Terms moderate Apply at eu sixth sv.
A aoop ALTO VOICE wANrED-ro TRAVEL AD-
"A dress Smith, Herald oince
A oENTLEMAN WILL GIVE INSTRUCTION ON TUE
nano AT pups residence, for Sty quarter bcst
given Address, with residence, Teacher oos W
Herald Office.
The New York herald., 1869-04-22

vorrNa GENTLEMAN WOULD LIKE TO HIRE A
frrnshed ROOM without board In respectsblc nelgn,
10 DO reasonable Address A. box Ivy Herald
The New York herald., 1869-04-22
CORPORATION NOTICE.


aEaLA RENTS
. ss q: s a % %
ss % .SS III Io $ %
o"aA for such term "'
~-~A'--"' e. U Of
The New York herald., 1869-04-22
APPROXIMATION PRIZES.

APPROXIMATION PRIZES.
70 the s,.co0o ssn
AnproIima,Icns TO aooo Prize-From No. 2Si 70
% 10 ,ss ss 500
ApprOs%a,.icSs. 20 the $1,000 rr.s.from NO. 500
;nc,,ys 20 sse :s ss aos
!, e sa the sss7cd so ssos
Prizes paid In gold. Information furnishea Lns su
r.as pa,d for Douboons and all kinds OF Gold and
TAYLOR a CO., Bankers 10 wall street, Ne" 'o'~'
The New York herald., 1869-04-22

WANTED A FURNISHED HALL BEDROOM, rOk
single gentleman, without board, near TWennetn
street and Ninth Address Lodger oox "'0s Wv
The New York herald., 1869-04-22
HOUSES, ROOMS, &C., WANTED.

vupNIsupD HOUSE wANTED--A FAMILY Ol
A three adults would take the charge mouse ann
pcferences Of the rst character Address Samuel brook
lyn Post Office, l.. l.
The New York herald., 1869-04-22

A LAUGH AT HAVING TEETH ExrRAoIshhap,.,- ~
n successfully administered since nrsi NJ estrs
vesrs eIrce Registered o honssnds ~
charge. Nervous delicate paiicn , es,si ns,es villa
o" cs ma Punrers Work for STYLE and cnespncss oe.
youa % % EVANS Us sIrth avenue. bswesn rwenydr
Izen anrnnd st---'-
Der westbote. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1843-1871, 1869-05-13
Gin Cuier bcr Tempercnsmntb.

8oIfon,4 Ifa Sas alte 2ia0er. 8eleb ain8
nit Dem lebsen Samitae 3u Gnhe uno Die Stcatsr
GoHi itabler gineen berum uno c,fdrten, Ell Brtben
baB lie ibre @eiddftslofale lofort d. ltben mIbten.
Ssiner BON allen eebordts Dem BeIebl uno Die Srn
ltuhen nbbeute often ME seuobnIib, Nros:lis
nclb b.n bennadit eineeleiset merben uno oos Gsu,-
tat wirb cin, BOB Die 5rinttuben acIfloen uno Dir
por enigen Sabrer erri6tsten Clubs wieoer ercnnct
iperben
S6os. 9lorton, ,peIder auf ben 9isblanos cine
fleine Srinfliube unterbielt, tplrbe bel Der Nod
ridt, baB CT iein Geddft idieben miiiie, tpie toll
unb erbdnste iid.
Sic 2iq6rbdnbler unb Sotel Gsentbimer, SEQ
biz 600 on Der 3abl bielten beute abeno cine ger'
iammluns i'm Barcer Saus. nm Die 9esen bag 45ro=
tbitpacisb su ersreifenben Mobreaeln su berathen.
0ie srase murbe iehr freimitbis osfutirt nno isbr
ipenig ihmeihelbafieBe erfunaen lber ott@elefae=
buns tuurben semadt. Gs uuros beidaloiien, benz
@eisb nidt als cine Corporation, ionoern inoipi=
ouel @ioeritanb su leiiten. 5aft ieoer 9dnoler
pirb bailelbe umseben ooer es 5u tbun perlufen.
Gin Beidlub puroe sefabt, eine neus polt'lde Yar'
niae @eebe nit nur iiber Die 2iqu0r, ,.{onoern aud
iber anoere ssragen gu ersielen uno en Committee
tpurbe crnannt Inn einletenoe Shritte in Der Sahe
| gu tbun.
Der westbote. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1843-1871, 1869-05-13

TSn gbiIabelpbia siebts eine Maiie leerfte=
henoer Sduier Wieleiht fpmmt oas pon ben pie-
len audfers Der, bic Grant ols Snbianer asenten
ernannt bat. 8iele bieier Gudfer ioQen ibrigens
meter nid:s als reeemdbiee aemteridaer iein, Die
iid fit bieien 3ped Aadterbite anihafften.