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Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1876-11-30
Night on the Nile.

Charles Warren Stoddard, in the
San Francisco Chronicle, thus de-
scribcs night on the Nile:
There was wild gorge in the Ara
bian hills where the chain drew near
the shore. AS we approached it
saw that it was flooded with the mel
low light. Soft breezes bore Us
slowly against the river current, and
we noiselessly approached the mouth
OF the gorge. Oh, vale OF enchant-
mentl Fantastic crags leaped into
the air and hung suspended by some
mighty magic. Between the golden
walls. in the bed OF the valley, a
grove OF palms Tusiled their plumes
in the delicious air, and just above
these palms rose the splendid moon.
Every leaf was lustrous in its light;
every rock sparklcd falntly, and out
OF the mouth OF the valley poured Il
lelugc OF light, In which We were all
crowned with glory and transflSured.
Our barge was silver, our sails OF
softest silk. and bright flames played
upon the waters under us. II was
one OF the gates OF Paradise! There
was great bend in the river be-
ycnd the valley, and when we had
rounded it, those gates were closed
or us for ever and ever The moon
climbed up into heaven and did what
she could to smother the stars; they
arc not easily outshone in these
crystal skies. The cabin went 10
sleep in n body. 1 hung about the
ship and burned my weed with the
spirit OF one who offers sacrifice to
some adorable but invisible object.
1 scattered the incense OF the narsi-
leh and heard the water bubbling In
the shell OF the cocoanut. / knew
that the hasheesh caters were sleep
ing their fatal sleep 1--WE have six OF
them in our crew. And very shortly
one OF these slaves Of sleep began
mVtering a story OF the moon in q
kind OF sing song that attracted about
him an audience OF intent listeners.
The story teller reclined on his bed
of rugs between decks; the hatch was
drawn back and great square OF
moonlight brought him no relief.
Dark Nubians lay at full length on
the deck and listened as stcalthily rs
spies. Two or three OF the h1shcesh
eaters sat near and applauded the
narration with foolish delight,
chuckling to themselves continually.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1876-11-30
Jersey CatsH.-

Mr.. CT ,arles Aljricbr OF Hamilton
county, own, gives some valuable
items rela live to this variety OF. stock
which is at present attract5agso much
attention:
In the En-. ylish channel, near the
coast OF Frau re. there are three is-
lands, viz: Attorney. Jersey aadi
Guernsey. Upon these islands, for
over one hun 5red years, with
out admixture OF other stock
these cattle have leen bred with the
view solely in developing high qusr
tiles in the production of milk and
butter So well have the channel
islanders succee led, hat in this direc-
ton these cattle have 40 superiors In
the world. What 1hc Snort Horns are
in the direction OF osAf, these cattle
are in the productie n of rich. golden
butter. both as to qua ,ty and quantity.
Though bred on all tn zee Islands the
the cattle at present, 60 by the gen
ersl namc OF Jerseys; formerly they
were called Attorneys; and parties
are now engaged in the fort 10 get
up q herd book which shall include
only tho Guernsey stock. But the
cattle are essentially one freed.
In older regions. Jen ~ butter
commands very high prices For in
stance, Mr. G.. 6 Sargent. OF Il. okline
Miss, markets his in Bostox, Getting
81 q per pound throughout the en-
tire year A Mr.. Burnett. son OF the
coeoaine maD. wbO lives near Boston,
gets the same price Col. Goo gc Il.
werfne, Jr., Of Newport. r. J., who is
the Secretary OF the American Jersey
Cattle Club, who keeps the registry
OF all pcdi2rees, Is also butter maker
but has only been able TO realize s1.0G
per pound, though he hopes to equal
his ncighbors in qurlity and pri
before long.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1876-11-30
About Interest.

Our Legislature is soon 10 meet
and among the first questions for II
ID act en-, is what to do with our in
tercst laws. We aie satisfied that
the present rate OF interest is too high.
The only fair excuse for the credi-
tors, especially those that live in the
cities, is that taxes are so high that
when paid. there Is not much left.
When the debtor has to pay both in
terest and taxes, the burden Is too
heavy. and ruin is on y question OF
time. Hence, the injustice OF taxing
both real estate and the purchase
money mortgage. When tho credi-
tor pays taxes on such mortgage, the
debtor paying the interest, ought TO
be, upon proper proof OF Ssc fact be-
ing made known to the Assessor, ex-
empted To that extent from taxes.
What ought 10 be The tate OF lrgal
interest? We think the New York
rate OF seven per cent. as near cor
rect ms possible. our most ad-
vanced countTes-ard England no
tably among them-have no usury
laws. Their interest is left 10 priva re
matter OF contract like corn and
wheat. Evidently this would not do
for Indiana and the United States, or
any other country where there is n
large Indebtedness. = Lo9nnsport
.Joauridl.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1876-11-30
Heayes I'm Horses.

In heaves the great point is to cor
rect any errors In feeding. watering.
and working. Keep the patient In n
cool, clean, weli-aired stable; feed
sound oats or groundfeed morEingand
noon, without any hay or straw; but
at night few pounds Of well cured
timothy, or better. straw, may be
given after the grain; do not put to
work for at least an hour after each
meal. and let exercise be gentle for
the first half hour; never ovcrdrive;
il there is any tendency 10 costivo
ness, give daily two or thrco ounces
Of Glaubcr salts, more or less, as RAY
be necessary TO keep them easy.
Without such careful management,
all other measures will prove unaoail-
ing, and this cure alone may be suffi.
cient to check the disease in its early
stages. A run Mt grass on u natural
pasture, destitute OF clover, will often
have o similar effect. Finally, the
following powder may be given dnily
for a month or even more: Powdered
digitalis, three drachms; powdered
gentian, four ounces; powdered cori-
ander seeds, four ounces; arseniate
OF soda. two drachms. Mix, divide
into thirty powders, and give one
daily In the food.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1876-11-30
A Convenient Land Measure.


To all farmers in arriving mt ac-
curacy in estimating the amount
OF land in different fields under cul-
tiyaflon, the following table is
given:
Fire yards vile by 96s long con-
tains ore acre.
Ten yards wi lie by 4S4 long con-
tains one acre.
Twenty yards wide by 242long con.
tains ono acre.
Forty yards wide by III long con-
Trims one acre.
Seventy yards wide by 52s long
contains one acre.
Eighty yards wide by 70t long con-
tai s one acre.
Sixty feet wide by ZIG long con-
tains one acre.
One hundred and ten feet wide by
397 long contains one acre.
One hundred and thirty feet wide
by 1913 long contains one acre.
Two hundred and twenty feet wide
by loS long contains one acre.
I Two hundred and forty feet wide
by lsi long contains one acre.
-Four hundred and forty feet vide
- - sc. 80, s:.-s - = - ~
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1876-11-30
Going Counting.

One of the chief compeDsations OF
woman's life is bound in the fact
that she does not have "te go e-court-
ing" 1t must be confessed that in
these days the modern belle does her
share of the wooing,. but she does not
have to dress up in a stiff collar, and
pair of boots two sizes too small
for her and walk up to the cannon's
mouth OF her hldmordta's family,
consisting of father and mother, and
grandmother, and maiden aunt, and
a half-dozen Brother and sisters, and
inquire in a trembling voice, as Miss
Arabella at homer"
Whenever a man goes counting
everybody seems to know all about
it. His demeanor tells the observant
spectators the business he is bent
upon. He might as we'll placard him
self with the legend, II go courting."
EVERYBODY is cognizantof it, and looks
knowing, and asks him il the North
ern lights were bright last night
about 1 o'clock" and how "thc
market Is for kerosene up 10 Daddy
Browns and score OF other ques-
tions equally out of place.
A young man, deeply engaged in
counting deserves the warmest SYM
pathy, for his agony is sometimes
terrible. When Sunday afternoon
arrives it is plain to see that some
thing is about to happen. Our young
man is fidgety and non communi-
cative. and can not cit in one place
half n minute at time. He is coz
tinually interviewing his watch and
comparing it with tho old ght-day
coffin shaped clock in the corner. He
looks-in, the glass frequently, and
dfaws-his- forehead locks first back
an / then forward, and comb. them
up and pats them down, and is un-
satisfied with the effect throughout.
The smell OF bay rum and bcrga-
mot is painfully apparent. When he
shakes out his handkerchief musk is
perceptible. His boots shine like
mirrors. There is faint odor OF
cardamon seeds i'm his breath when
he yawns. He smooths his budding
mustache with affectionate little pats,
and feels his invisible sidewhiskers
continually, to make sure they arc
still there, fact which is not cstab-
lishcd to outside observers by the
sense OF sight. He tries on oil his
stock OF neckties without finding just
the thing; and he has spasms OF
brushing his coat that commence
with great violence and last till one
grows nervous for fear the broad
cloth will never be able to stand IT..
He declines coup that day at dinner.
Hc says it is because he doesn't feel
hungry, but the fact is the declination
is because OF the onions, and onions,
as is well known, do not sweeten ones
breath 10 any great extent.
IL spoken to on sudden, he starts
and bushes, and looks guilty us if
he had been caught stealing some
thing and directly one doesnot speak
to him he goes back to the delight
full occupation OF staring at nothing,
and waiting for The. hour hand to
creep around to T.
And at z he sets forth, clean and
tidy from top to toe. looking precise
ly rs IL he had just stepped ourof a
baDdbox.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1876-11-30
II 1 Could Only See MY Mother.


IF I could only see my mother"
Again and again was that yearning
cry repeated-"If could only see my
motherl"
The vessel rocked and the waters,
chased by fresh wind. played must
cally against the side, OF the ship.
The sailor, a second mate, quite
youthful, lay in his narrow bed, his
eyes glazing. his limbs stiffening. his
breath failing. 1t was not pleasant
to die thus in this shaking, plunging
ship; but he seemed not to mind his
bodily comfort; his eyes looked far
away, and ever and anon broke forth
that grievous cry-"H T could only
see my motherp
An old sailor sat by, the Bible in
his hand, from which he had been
reading. He bent above the young
man and asked him why he was so
| anxious to see the mother he had
willfullyleft:
that's the reason, lie cried In
anguish; I've nearly broken her
heart. and / can not die In peace
She was such a good mother to me
o so good mother; she bore every
thing from her wild boy. and once
she said, My son when you come to
die you will remember this O.! il I
could only see my mothei!"
he never saw.his m other. He died
with the yearning upon his linss. as
many a one has died who sighted his
mother who loved him.
Boys be- good to your mothers.
Above all earthly gifts good
mother stands pre-eminent; she is
worth her wcigntia,,gold-more than
an army OF acquaintaaces. Those
who have played round the same
door step, basked in the same moth
cI's smiles, i'm whose veins the same
blood flows. arc bound by sacred tie
that can never be broken. Distances
may separate. quarrels may occur,
but those who have capacity to
love anything must have a bubbling
up OF fond recollections, and yearning
after the joys Of by-gone days. Every
woman has a mission on earth. There
Is something to do" for every one
household to putin order, a child to
attend to, some sfss Of unfortunates,
dc graded OF homeless humanity to
beiriend. That soul is poor indeed
thar leaves the world without having
exeri ed an influence. that will be felt
for 60 od after she passed away
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1876-11-30
Improbable Acquaintance.


There is not tho least necessity Of
frittering away much time on people
who are neither profitable, congenial.
or in any way compan!onable,. al
though there is an immense amount
OF time wasted in thai manner, and a
deal OF scolding done in consequence.
Those who have nothing to do but
chatter, lounge about in easy chairs,
eat bon bons, and conjure about their
neighborS, will soon seek more well
come quarters il one continues the
duties and labors of the day regard
less of their presence. The atmOs-
phere OF industry does not harmonic
with chronic idIeness. How often
does ii occur that entire plans for the
day are frustrated by an untimely
visit from the last person We would
care to see?' Important matters. are
neglected merely to be civil and hos
pitable, purely from cannot help
yourself feeling. Entertaining peo-
pie without being at all entertained
or edited in return, is the most
stupid, thankless task one can assume.
There is absolutely nothing TO be
gained from it in the end. The only
true, successful and lasting basis for
sociabil.ty and companionship is sym
pathy OF thought or similarity OF
pursuits. 1t is unwise to have or
permit acquaintanceship which can
not prove pleasurable or beneficial.
Now and then it may be pardonable
in a man or woman TO treat n con-
summate ~bore" with consideration
because he has money, is and can be
induced TO lend few dollars.
Money and clothes are not recon-
mendations to the friendship OF those
who amount to anything intellectual
ly, still they are apt to win soft smiles
and flattery from the masses, and pass
for much that exists only in dazzled
imaginations. Such twaddIe as peo-
pie endure because guided with
money, is almost enough to discour-
age the poor from seeking after
knowledge. Rich, ignorance, and
vulgarity snub impecunious culture
and refinement, and the people bow
in submission. "She is an heiress,
or he is rich," settles all questions
Of equality and merit and the poor
arc discounted at once.
There are n few eccentric individuals
who do not regard money above all
else and they will not bend the In G
to that which is tasteless and uncon-
genial. Such persons are unpopu-
lar; but they enjoy freedom from the
trammel OF unwelcome guests, and
clinging to the unworthy is to them
unknown. Blessed be such cccen-
tricity.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1876-11-30
Where The Laugh Comes In.

Russia wants to bone Turkey.
Always ready to take the stump
the dentist.
Words OF dying cannibal-"Writc
me down as one who loved his fellow
men"
At the Winchester Sessions in Eng.
land four men were Indicted for steal
ing beans. A gentleman asked an
other. @What have they been doing?'
Been stealing" was the answer.
How late may lovers stay? is the
vital question just now. or course
there will be difference of opinion
but personally we should set the time
to leave at about the moment when
he became aware that a man cut in
the back room has arisen, and is tack
ing his shirt in his pants, and getting
on bis boots.
Theodore Hook once dined with
Hatchetf, at his delightful Vile OF
Belle Vue, famous for its culinary
completeness "Ah, my dear fellow,
said his host depreciatingly, ST am
sorry to say that you'll not get to- day
such dinner as our friend Tom
Moore gave u.s." Certainly not"
replied Hook: from a Hatchctt one
can expect nothing but chop"
Saturday afternoon, while q laborer
in the eity's employ was scraping the
mud on u Woodward avenue cross
walk, the careless driver ola carriaes
ran the horse against him and
Knocked him over. Pulling up as
soon as possible rhe driver lcaped
down, helped pick the oil man up,
and cEswdaAs q llece of money into
ITS h&2d, said: "fGexs. Bless you :
sbless ,you-never saw you didn't
-'ihisE 81 such thing-take this aad
say ssshingl' As hs drove sway the
: old 'asaF inspected the gift. It was
''Oross; shin plasseF.-DetrQtt Free
zGfess-
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1876-11-30

fEsfSliosiiHy amusing story con-
cerusrg tlie tngedisn, Edwin Booth
is puhssksSzin an Ichange:
Edwin GBaoth Is proverbially OPP
posed t0sba,e his private trumpet
blown, hst=A little incident OF his
i. ovei IanttHriia &c o good to be lost
IA, seemsrihEtifa the same ear with
,E tie tagaassn.nnd his family was a
n lSsy nGPeuen a -lSable for the loud
n aSss efEnerssElc and the gorgeous
H..-ss ossks, fowety than for her re-
-s-.rinensrt. This ~watcr-fy" not only
cone6s re1Stae n ost intense passion
s.sor tho petAf tho stage. but took es-
,ypecBss pairs to make it manifect-an
l,.sntsrest tE1t seemed to be the more
5,:nfrzedtiy the profound indifference
s.'of-Mk Berth in her presence. She
sppcrteSje stated, among other things
iahatslfe would give 500 to kiss that
.sIlivine Eooth just once" At Omaha
sPoorvnigrant attracted the atten-
ton OF the travellers as they re-
ttsrned.to the car after dinner he
2had sturted to California, but had
been-vobbed while asleep. and was
x1thoIt funds 10 go on or even tC
sproczze food. Our American Hmm
let's generosity ia the days OF bis
golden fortune Is pr0verbial. Mr.
Booth put his hand in his pocket
through sheer force OF habit, and
without a word. handed the poor dew.
II 500 note. as he did this his eyt
fell upon his gorgeous admircr, who
was standing near. With tho sweep
ing stride OF the melancholy Dane
went up 10 her and asked Did you
say you would give 500 to kiss me ?
The lady was staggered for a mo
ment, but with true Western deter.
mination not to be bIufcd, she re-
piled. Il did" and opened Plethora
purse dcfanfIy. The star deliber.
utely passed his arm around Ter neck
and giving her a sounding smack
shefd out his hand for the fee. Thi:
rwas given him. Booth wheeled
=around. forced it into the cmigrant'.
hand. saying simply, There's an.
sotherss and without changing his
couutenance OF taking any further
notice OF the lady, passed into the
ear. Even Mrs. q. forborc to woo
him." under the circumstances.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1876-11-30
f.. B .Martindale, Prop.
INDIANAPOLIS, IND.
ADMINISTRATORS SALE

Notice Is hereby given that the under
signed Administrators OF the estate of John
Plakc. ST.. deceased. will on
SATURDAY. DEC. LIST 1876.
at the late residence OF said deceased. in
Polk township. about three miles north east
81 Tyner City. oiler for Sale at Public Auc-
II, n the personal property II tho deceased.
not taken by he widow. consisting in part OF
span OF Mules. about 400 bushels of Corn:
about acres Of Corn In the shock. pair Of
Bob-sleds. 3 mich Cows, hoad OF young
cattle. / Lumber Wagon. l Farming
mill. n large amount of Farming Uten-
sils and Household end Kitchen Furniture.
sale TO commence at 10 o'clock. a. IN.
TERMS OF SALE: All sums OF three dol
lars and under cash in hand. All sums ex-
ceedng three dollars. the purchaser giving
his note with approved security. waving
valuation and aDpraisement lave. with in
terest II ON date. and payable ono year after
date.
RosASNA PIAKE, Adr.s
lsAAoP. WEBB. "u'' o.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1876-11-30
OUR BABY.

OF al fhe darling children.
That ever a household blessed.
VS. place our baby for compare
With the fairest and best
She came when last the vielets
Dropped from the haad of spring:
When on the trees the blossoms hung
Those cups Of odorous incense swung
When dainty robins sing.
How elowed ths early morning
After q night OF rain.
When she possessed our waiting hearts
To 60 not out again.
Dear Lord we said. with Thankful
speech,
-Crsnt we may love thee more
For this new blessing in cup
That was so full beforel"
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1876-11-30
Length Of Party Administrations.

The Federal party. with Washing
ton at its head. went into power at the
formation OF the government In 1859
and remained in until 1901 when II
gave place to the Republican party
under Thomas Jefferson, which held
possession until 1925. when the Goa
litionisss came into power for four
yeas. under John Quincy Adams.
The Democrats came into power in
1879, under Jackson and remained
until Is4l. Then tho Wings came
in for four years. In 1s45 the
Democrats came in. and staid in four
years. when they were displaced by
the Wings In lS49. In 1853 the Dem
ocrats resumed power. and held il
until 1861, when they wcre displaced
by the Republicans. To reealltu-
IT..
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1876-11-30

Servant ito Irish laborcr)-" Here
is some beer, Pat, il you care to have
it, but I'm afraid its quite dead
Pat" Och! dead, is it? Sure, then,
darlint, Tn the boy TO bury it!'-
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1876-11-30

This shows that the lease OF power
TO the Republicans OF to-day has
been longer than to any OF it, prcde-
cessors. except the Jeffcrsonian Re
publican party,whicl kcptits place on
account of its bciHg the war party in
1872. Hit has gone out OF power
how it has gone out with a record oil
more glorious administration than
s:ay which have gone b. fore ii. II
has demonstrated its entire WORTH
ness to discharge the duties OF Gov
eminent. under the most trying ex-
ingrncics that can bsfalI u nation,
and If IL is defeated DOW, it will only
give il n season o: rest apd prepare
~ for s1nfher anl ii longer aud
=. r. - s-.'s-
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1876-11-30

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ADDRESS:
f. B .Martindale, Prop,
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1876-11-30

The editor OF Texas paper gives
the following figures of statistical
memorandum of his everyday life,
aud still people will think that cdi
tors have but few cares to disturb
their slumbers and start into the
naMananer business To enjoy life.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1876-11-30

The Last Chance for good Agricultural Lands,
on TES YEARS CREDIT. at SIX PER CENT. In
tcrest. Don't run any risks. but 60 to n
country that has been PROVED TO BE G0t'r.
Land Com'r 81. & VI. n. r.. BURLINGTON,
IOWA. and receive FREE. copy Of Iowa and
Nebraska Farmer with CHART OF LANDS,
pii Z Ow RoUsD JRJr RATES. i2-9m
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1876-11-30
CaStOria.

1t is a mistake to suppose that Castoria is
not adapted TO grown persons rs well as chill
dren- They only need to increase tho qnan-
tity. But chilaen have so many complaints
for which Castoria is adapted like Wind
Collie. Sour Stomach. Worms. letter. Teeth
Ing and Group. that ii is especially rccC m-
mended for them.
Its effects are moro certain than Castor oil
II contains no alchohOl an is as pleasant Ia
take as honey. Ii never gripcs. BY regula-
cools the blood. expcls worms and prevents
yerishness. quicts the nerves and produces
health-the1 Of course children can sleep in
quiet and mothers can rest.
Castoria is recommended by all physicians
and n lrscs who have tried IL. and II is having
n rapidly increasing sale. IL is prepared Will
great care after tho recipe OF DR. Samuel
Pitcher. OF Mass. at the Laboratory OF j. b
Rose u Co.. 46 Dcy street. Y. l5-l3t