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Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1872-08-31
ENTIRELY TOO POLITE.


The New York Erming Nail tells the
following good story;
4 professor. In ono Of Our Western col
lcgcs, whose bodily presence was weak,
but who, having q tall spirit, was deter
mined in bate no inch Of RESPECT dne to
his Office or himself, disappearing also Of
tile lax c0nvenlonalty Of the frontier" "
requested the students whenever they
should meet lin, DR. H., their friend and
their professor, To take oil thtir haisl
This enactment did not suit the Western
temper, and stirred slightly tile Western
pulse. No remonstrance, however, was
offered, and the Doctor. who had been
visited by misgivngs as to the result,
bfeathed freely, felt that the rough part
was rounded, and ieliciiated himself up
on his frm"ess.
Returning one evening from a supper
party IN usually genial mood, DR.. H., as
cended the long llig hi Of steps leading to
his rooms. When about half way up he
doscned Mr.. G.. from ST.. Paul coming
down, both arms claspod around
buudlca of kidding wood. A he drew
near the Doctor uttered his bland good
EVENING" (the rising English infection
managed to a nicety), touching his hat
as he spoke. The Minnesotian returned
the salute de rigeur unloosing as he did
so, the fatal faggots with fall like thuu-
der. Hop, skip and jump could not save
the unfortunate Doctor, when, sent surely
by Ills evil genius, at this moment who
shouldappear upon the scene but Captain
X, the one-armed hero from Wisconsin,
striding rapidly down with his Saturday
nights pail of bot water
Because his friend was In grief should
he pass him by. Beholding bis chief for
the moment stripped of office, capering
upon the stairs, should he refuse to salute
hint He, to whom regulation was both
law and instinct Never and his faith
full "left" sought his hat, away went the
pail, bump, thump, splash, dash
"Confound you both," roared the un-
fortunate recipient Of college honors, rub
bling and wrlnging by turns.
Hot water is known to be emolentl II
may have expediatod the DOCTORS recov-
cry. Certaln II is that after few days
of seclusiun, during which there came
frequent puffs of camphor and Opodeldoc
from his quiet room, and, "like horns
from Elland family blowing," the echo
of much din and ghostly laughter from
distant halls and corridors, the Professor
again stood before his class. There was
something in his whole air and deport-
mcut as new to him as to them-some-
thing suggesting. not exactly defeat, but
rather dOprecation-n non-resistance, or as
then and there described, "Unstarched, by
Jove limp as any rag"
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1872-08-31

The general election for members of the
Cortcs which was held throughout Spain
on Saturday passed OIL without disorder.
The American fleet in Europe arrived in
the Baltic Saturday, and Admiral Alden
and several officers of the squadron arc
stopping at the Royal Hotel, in Berlin,
awaiting the return Of the Emperor.
The band of the Garde Republlcaine
gave concert in Havre, Friday evening,
for the benefit Of expatriated Alsatians
and a collection was taken up by AL
satians girls dressed in mourning and
bearing the National colors. The enihu-
siasm was intense and the contributions
were large.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1872-08-31

James =. Clark, late editor of the
Manassas, Virginia, Gazette, who recently
deserted his family and abducted Miss
Fannie Fewell, the daughter OF the depot
agent al Manassas, was arrested in King
George county, on Saturday, at the in
stance Of the young woman's father. He
was taken to Fredericksburg. and admit
ted TO bail to answer the charge Of abduc-
lion
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1872-08-31
God Fish Anchors.

Among the curious things connected
with the Goldfish is the frequency with
which large stones are found in their
stOmi chs. These arr of various sizes,
sometimes, in large fish, weighing many
puunds and il is a popular belief among
the fishermen that lE,fr are taken in Just
hrioic storm for ihc purpose Of anchor.
ing themselves during the expected swell
Of the SEA. This is cOrrObOratcd by the
fact (if it he one) that all the fish taken
before storm agree in this peculiarity,
VIII 'cas at ordinary times, nothing Of the
kind can be detected.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1872-08-31

There we're eight deaths from sunstroke
in 81. Louis on Sunday, and four in
Memphis. Thirty cAses OF sunstroke were
reported in 81. Louis Monday.
The body Of W. II. Chapman, travel
ing agent for New York bookselllng
arm, was found In creek at Amsterdam,
N. T., Monday, under circumstances In
dlcating that he was murdered.
During q violent storm at Fort Plain,
n. T., on Sunday night, Iiaac VandeveeI
and Gottleib LuduIg, who were riding In
a buggy, drove ints the Erie Canal and
were drowned. Each leaves large family
The nve O'Clock train from New Tori
Monday came In collision with the
carriage OF Mr.. John Alddleton, at Taco
ny. Mr.. Middleton, his wife and twG
daughters, and the coaehman are reported
killed.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1872-08-31

"Mr JAMES" said a clergyman on a
pa toral visit, 81 don't see you and Mrs
James 1T hnrch Sunday evenings. "
We'll, no, ," ri lid Mr. James, my wife
has 10 stsy nj hVlne to take care of the
children, and as il comes rather hard on
her 1t y to keep her cp,almi! why,
hon is lha Dun't you k,er any ser.
wants !" "Oh, ycsi We keep two, but
they dou't allow II, auy priviog s."
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1872-08-31

A man was taken to Trenton, y. j., re-
Gently for the purpose of being placed in
a lunatic asylum, hut Oh arrival at that
institution the parties having him in charge
found that there was no room for the pat
ticnt. He was taken to the Trenton Honse
and placed in d room in the third story
and locked in. Early on the next morn
ing gentleman who slept in the next
room heard Il knocking on the wall, and
went to the door OF the room to inquire
what was the matter, when gentlemanly
voice Informed him that he had mislaid
his key, and asked him tO let him out
This was done, and the lunatic walked
down stairs, Uut into the street, and ha IS
not been seen or heard of since.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1872-08-31

The white residents of the Feejee is
lands recently declined TO comply with the
laws which they themselves had made
they refused be would return 10 the old
eannibal code, which provided that an of
fender should just be Knocked on the head
aud then roasted and eaten. Il was
enough.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1872-08-31

A courageous woman living near Good
wins Mills, Maine, one night last week
was aroused from sleep by noise in the
entry outside her chamber. Without wait
irg to dress, she hastened into the entry
and there encountered a man. Satisfied
that he had no proper business in the
house, she seized him by the coat collar
and elected him from the house. Thep
returning To her room, she dressed herself,
and as the fellow still fingered about the
away.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1872-08-31
Beeoher on Cronuet. .

Mr.. Bcechcr writes ;-" Croquct is one
of the most charming of out-of-door
games, and the man who invented it, II
alive, ought to be honorcd with annual
gifts, and if dead, his name ought to be
cut in gold and put in Westminster Abbey,
among the beneiactors of the race. 4
minister, like any other man, may say
that this fascinating sport has no charms
for him. But to decline II on moral
grounds, as sem.thing too worldly for a
minister, ought to send man to Coventry.
A creature who does not play croquet for
fear he will lose his influence may be sure
that he has no influence which he would
not be all the better for losing"
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1872-08-31

Nearly thros million letters went 10 the
Dead Letter Once last year. Thoy are
partly classified "a follows SIS, 900 lettcrs
had no couhty ior State direction, moro
than 10000 lacked stanps and 5000
we're posted without any address al all.
The sum OF t99, 900 In cash, and more
than t3,000,0e0 In drAfts, checks, &c,
were found In thoee letters. 1t appears
that on an average every letter that is mis-
directed or that Koes TO the Dead Letter
Once from any cause contains t1.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1872-08-31

or some four hundred students at the
University Of Zurich there are eighty
ladies In attendance, most of them stu
dents OF medicine. A large proportion of
these ladies belong to Russia, where the
movement in favor of female education
has taken very distinct shape, though
they have not been able yet to establish a
model college Of their own.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1872-08-31

When the last reform bill was before
the House Of Lords, Lord Lytileton
handed 10 an Amendments that no one
should be allowed tho franchise who could
cot write his nAme In lsgible hand. 1t
was the duty OF the clerk at the table to
read the amendment aloud 10 the house !
but 80 badly had his lordshlp wh ten IL
that for the life Of him the clerk couldn't
make II out.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1872-08-31

The Saturday Reviev says Of novels /;
" Both reading and writing novels is IA
vorable 70 habby condition of the mental
hber. The great mass Of fiction lies like
a poultice upon the human mind, discour.
aging energetic thought or severe forms
Of art"
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1872-08-31

AT late meeting Of the Miami Synod
OF the Lutheran church, at Brookvillc,
o., one OF the questions discussed was,
"What is the condition of the heathen
After death 7" The conclusion reached
was, that all Of them were lost except the
children who have not reached accounta-
bility at their death.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1872-08-31

Major Morderwell, in one of Grants
battles, was shot through the intestnes
and the ball passed out at his back. 1t
entered through his vest pocket where
were his gold pen and holder, and took
the former and part of the latter into the
Majors body. Two weeks ago, at Gen
eseo, N. Y, a large fragment Of the pen
made its reappearince through an irrita-
ted swelling in the Majors neck.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1872-08-31

The bull which tried TO cross the track
In front OF the locomotive did not escape
the penalty Of his ill-breeding. Had he
stood aside and said TO himself. as a bull
Of refinement would have said, Manners
for me AFTER you," the locomotive would
have gracefully passed on with puG Of
recognition, and che bull would ttill be
believing. Transcript
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1872-08-31

General Ord has returned TO salt Lake
City from Southern Utah. He telegraphs
to General Sheridan that tho Indian
troubles have been much exaggerated /;
that all the Indians having reservations
have gone home, and that II there should
be q dght at San Pete, it will not be seri-
Oua.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1872-08-31

A little girl, daughter Of = clergyman,
being left ono day 10 ''tend the doOr,"
aud obeying a summons Of the bell, she
found gentleman on the steps who wish
ed 10 sec her father. "Fsther Isn't in"
she said, "but n its anything about your
soul 1 can attend 70 you. know lhe
who plan Of salvntlon.n
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1872-08-31

While Waterbury (Ct) farmer was
moving his doorysrd, ally puppy hid in
the gra@ and then Jumped ont 70 take thu
scythe by surprise. But the puppy turned
ont to be more surprised than the scyihe,
for he foand himself In two Plec'l at the
sarnn time
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1872-08-31

"How much peck for potatoes %
asked . EentleuaHi In market on Monday.
Tho price suited hin, and he was about to
purchase, when thought suddenly struck
him. walt q momenl, my good woman" !"
on Sunday" "Eo air, they were not, !"
she replied, "but, TO tell the truth, they
grew on Sunday"
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1872-08-31

Mr.. Jefferson Moon has furnished the
Jonesvillc Iudepsadem remedy for the
measles, which he pronounccs infallible.
1t speaks for ltself; "Hot maple surop and
good bred and one raw egg week, will
mock the measles hire than kite"
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1872-08-31

James Brennan, who has been In the
Connecticut Jail for the last twelve years,
was released from term in the Hartford
pcuitentiary on Monday morning, imme-
diAiely got drunk, pounded an officer, and
was back safely in prison before noon.
WhEpa bred IN the bone, &c.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1872-08-31

At meeting u the creditors OF John
b. Lyons, tho chief manager Of the lato
wheat corner, on nhturday afternoon at
Chicago, Lyons stated his Liabilities at
$500, 900, and ohe, cd twenty per cent cash
by Thursday, and hve par cent more In
thirty days. A committee was appointed
to examine the afalrs of the firm.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1872-08-31
Qlannaacl OF.

The "wild man" of Muscatlne, Iowa,
who frightened laborers on a new railroad
away from their business, was taken out
Of his little red and drowned the other
night, and the work goes on as usual
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1872-08-31

A western youth, playing at the inter-
esting game Of William Tell, inadvertently
shot his arrow into the apple of another
boys eye instead Of the apple on his head.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1872-01-11
The Peak Family.
Argos, Indiana,
Jan. 10th, 1872.

The Peak Family, Vocalists and Swiss
Bell Ringers, will give one of their unap-
proachable entertainments in Plymouth
on Monday evening 18th inst, at Balcony
Hail. The troupe visited this place last
summer and gave universal satisfaction
to the lovers of good music. They are
now making their 33Td annual tour, and
have always been well received where
ever they have been.
The following a,e some of the princi-
pal members of the Troupe:
VIM. H. Peak, Solo Harpist and Basso
Profundo.
Mrs VIM. H. Peak, the pleasing Con-
tralto.
Mr.. E. 5. Peak, the par excelle nee
of all Bell Players.
Miss Fannie Peak, the charming Char.
acter Songstress. &c
Mr.. w. X. Lavake, Tenor, Flutist
and Bell Player.
Miss H. B. Stephens, Scotch Bal
ladist.
Miss Jennie Warner, operate Singer.
And the irrepressible .'JEPPE.o
in his great character Songs and Duets
with Miss Fannie.
Reserved tickets can be procured with
out extra charge, by applying at the Post
Office Book Store.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1872-01-11

Mrs. MAReERY vINALL, wifs of J. j. vinall, NJ
d., departed this life Saturday. the 9th inst, OF
consumption, in this place.
She was true mother, and exhibited her Christ
ian latin in doing good.
The funeral services took place at the residence
of Dr. Ninall, on Tuesday the 9th inst. Rev. J L.
Boyd officiating. The large concourse of friends,
together with ali the services of the OCCASION sp, ak
pis;;ais the high esteem in which Mrs. yinall was
held. Blessed are the dead VINO inc ~ -. -. Lord
from henceforth. Yea, saith the spirit, they rest
from their labor and their works do follow Them
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1872-01-11

c. Bergman, formerly of the firm of
Williamson & Bergman, has gone for
himself, and is now ready to accommodate
his friends, and former customers, with
nice and well selected stock of Dry Goods,
at the very bottom prices, on Laporte
street. east of Old Nussbaum's grocery.
Give him call. ian43t
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1872-01-11
Farmers and CitiZenS-Atten
ton.

Grand opening of the firm of D. & l.
Goldsmith, with a general assortment oil
Staple and Fancy Dry Goods, Ready
Made Clothing, Groceries, Boots and
Shoes, Hats and Caps, Gents and Ladies'
Furnishing Goods, &c.
Our stock is well selected, and bought
for cash, and we intend to sell the same
for prices to suit the times.
Thankful for past favors, we shall try
to suit customers in goods and prices in
future. Please give US call and satisfy
yourselves. No trouble to show goods
Cash or trade paid for all kinds of
Country Produce.
Very Respectfully
d. & L. GOLDSMITH
Argos, Indiana,
Jan. 10th, 1872.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1872-01-11
Church Directory.

METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH.-JoHN L.
BoYD. Pastor. Preaching on Sunday. al halfp
ten, a. m, and at seven p. m. Sunday School at
two O'Clock p. m. Glass Meetings, Wednesday al
seven O'Clock p m; Sunday, at twelve O'Clock m. ,
and three O'Clock p. m. The Pastor may be found
in study at the Church, from nine a. M. to twelve
m, through the week. At other hours will be out
on clerical duty at his residence.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1872-01-11

Col: Poe, has been doing lively bust
ness in vaceinating our citizens this week.
Up to Tuesday evening last he performt d
that service, without fee or reward, to the
number of $50. He now makes small
charge. Those who have not been vacci
mated should go to the Col at once, and
receive this almost certain preventive of
small pox, and thus prevent the conta-
gion from spreading.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1872-01-11
Read This

Nearly all of our papers taken in this
town are delivered at the Post-office or
the REPUBLICAN office. After this week
those who have been served by the car
rier will please call at our office for their
papers. 1t costs US nearly as much to
deliver the papers as we get for them.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1872-01-11
THE REPUBLICAN.
LOCAL DEPARTMENT.
Posi- omce Directorv.

Once open from a. m. to Sp. m
Money Order and Register Office open from a
10. to pm.
MAILS CLOSE AS FOLLOWS:
Going East, s:45 a.. n Going West, 2:25. r. m,
Thru mail, s:s5 p. nj. Thru mail S:35 a. m.
Going North, 4:lO p. m. Going South 1910 a. m.
Bremen Mail arrives Tuesday 4 Thursday, 12 m.
departs Tuesday Friday, a. m.
Msrmont arr. aud dep. Tuesday & Friday, II m.
a. = departs Is IL IN.
Walnut Hill and Lakeville arr. Tuesday, Thurs
dsy and Saturday, at p. m. Departs Monday,
Wedne sday and Friday. at q. m.
a w VI KENDALL, r. M
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1872-01-11

Our esteemed friend Frank Chapman,
made us a friendly call Tuesday He re-
ports lively times in Laporte. Merchants
moving into their new business houses,
and making fine displays of their goods
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1872-01-11

The NEW STORE will open-first sale
Saturday next at II o'clock, in one halt
of Bailey's Grocery Store. Call and see
the great opening. c. j. KERN.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1872-01-11
Eureka.

For Christmas and New Years pres
ent that Is present, or gift, one that
shows choice, sound judgment and bust
ness, go to Whitmore's, and buy one of
those beautiful Eureka" Organs at
greatly reduced price dec7-5w.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1872-01-11
NOTICE.

Having secured the servic-
es of an experienced German Drug
gist, from Chicago, am now prepared to
suit all my German friends in their own
language, in dispencing medicines.
G. s. s. ToDD.
Model Drug Store.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1872-01-11

To ALL kBcwing themselves indebted
to DR.. I. A. Borton on account. | shall
be at the Doctors office from the Sth to
the 18th of the present month. You will
please call and settle, either by CASH or
NOTE, and save costs.
jan4-2t. ROBERT J. Pitcher
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1872-01-11

Messrs. Altman & Mayer will dissolve
partnership. the first of next month. We
are informed that Mr. Mayer intends go
ing to Cincinnati, with his family. We
are sorry MIR. Mayer has determined to
leave us.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1872-01-11

Prayer meetings are held in the NJ. E.
Church every evening this week, under
the direction of the Pastor, Rev. j. L.
Boyd. The meetings are well attended,
and excite considerable interest
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1872-01-11
l am agent forthe

l am agent forthe
Pure Muscatel,
Pure Angelica,
Pure Sherry and
Port Wines of the Anaheim Wine
Co, California. C. S. 5. TODD,
Model Drug Store
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1872-01-11

A full line Of wool lined Boots, Shoes
andaArctics, at the sign of the big boot.
am selling out Whisky for less than
cost, from quart up to three gallons.
jan4-t3 B. NUssBAUM
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1872-01-11
Vaccine Matter


door west of Corbin's Block, on Laporte
street, in the City of PLYMOUTH, in the
County Of Marshall, and in the State of
Indisra,
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS,
January 9Th, 1871.
Cttt Il Schulz,
Dear Sir:-Enclosed find two scales of
vaccine matter DIR. Scnulz-your faith
er-gave me small portion of the gov
ernmental vaccine, which he imported
from Germany, and requested me to Sc
iecf choice matter from my practice, and
send to you. One scab is from healthy
child of six months, the other is from a
healthy child three years of age. Your
rather, as well as myself are well acquain-
TED nth the subjects, and their parents
Fad he fully endorses the vaccine matter
whica send
Very Respectfully,
s. c. PITCHER, M. D.
Iae oonnfy Physicias, Cook Ctanty lbs.
we are prepared to vaccinate all who
cal on us, cur charge for vaccination is
nfty cents, but we will vaccinate gratuit.
ously, any who are unable to pay.
~ ~ ANDREW Poe.
fharmaceutist and Chemist
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1872-01-11

TIMBER!-We will pay IS cents per
cubic foot for any quantity of the hes
quality of white and burr oak square tim
Der, delivered to the undersigned, in Ply
mouth, within the next sixty days.
WEsTERvELT & COOPER.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1872-01-11

plymouth, Jan. End, H. ia4w4
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1872-01-11
ALL HAIL CHICAGO ]

Chicago is rising from her ashes, and
will be one of the greatest cities in the
West, but the greatest excitement just
now is about the new firm of
The weekly Louisianian., 1872-10-12
Greeley Gu Masonry.

Perhaps it would be well Tor some
of our Masonic brethren, before
casting their vote for the renowned
sage Of Chappaqua. to know OF his
persecution and, onslaught upon
Masonry. Horace Greeley has al
ways been. as is to-day, the inret-
crate enemy to- Masonry. In the
days of Morgan his articles stepped
in tho bitterness Of gall, issued with
deadly hatred from his pen and.
ever since whenever an opportunity
offered he has, takena OCCASION to
vent out his spleen ID 8 naanner that
was shocking 70 deceneye f.any
one has any doubt % to- they
have but ia turn to Parton ssLiifs of
Horace GlseleF, and they viii iffl1ad lid
the truth, which shows That he was
the principal crusader tagainsb tho
order that wesreyerBnca ard adore.
With these glaring facts before YOU,
b1ethren, will you vote for q lie
long, enemy and defarnerz q. your:
beloved institution. AlI4ox.