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Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1878-02-07
A Medical Students Horse Joke.

1t takes medical student to prove
that black is white. In Shoreditch,
England, gentleman recently drove
up to public house and left his pony,
which was milk-white steed, in charge
of boy, while he went indoors for five
minutes. When he reappeared the boy
was there and me buggy was there. but
in place of the milk-white steed, was a
pony as black as beetle. The boy in
sisted that it was the same pony, and
could give no explanation of the change
of complexion, save that a young medi-
cal gentleman had examined the animal
during the owners absence. The truth
was that the mischievous medical stu
dent had daubed the pony from head to
tail with coating of lamp-black. The
Englishman's establishment was only
equalled by the dismay of an American
i'm a cemetery near Buffalo. After
leaving his horse at a hitching-post for
half an hour he had resumed his seat
and attempted to make a start. when
To- the post appeared plump under the
tail, between breeching and hindquar-
tiers. "Bless mel" exclaimed the dazed
gentleman, "did / hitch the horse at
the wrong end?"
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1878-02-07
Why Some People are Poor.

Silver spoons are used to scrape ket-
ties.
Coffee, tea, pepper and spices are left
to stand open and lose their strength.
Potatoes in the cellar grow, and
sprouts are not removed until the pota-
toes become worthless.
Brooms are never hung up and are
soon spoiled.
Nice handled knives are thrown into
hot water.
The flour is sifted in a wasteful man.
ner, and the bread-pan is left with the
dough sticking TO it.
Clothes are left on the line to whip
to pieces in the wind.
Tubs and barrels are left in the sun
to dry and fall apart.
Dried fruits are not taken care of in
season and become wormy.
Rags. string and paper are thrown
into the fire.
Pork spoils for want of salt, and beef
because the brine wants scalding.
Bits of meat, vegetables. bread and
cold buildings are thrown away when
they might be warmed, steamed and
served as good as new.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1878-02-07
MearIng AWAY.

Your father is growing old, Licin-
ius," Cicero remarked, one day, listen
ing to the venerable Macer apostrophis
ing, with many explosives, a slack
clothes line in the back yard, "youI
father is growing DID,"
'Oh yes" replied Licinius, looking
up from his parchment and catching a
few echoes of the spirited and profane
mo ologue that came floating i'll at the
open window, Eyes, the old mans
swearing away"
And Cicero sighed and went away
wondering just what Licinius meant by
IL, and not just exactly liking to ask
him.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1878-02-07

Ireland and Scotland are only sepa-
rated at one point by % miles of water,
and 125 years ago it was proposed to di-
vert the water from the narrow part of
the Irish channel, near Portpatrick,
and join the countries together, when,
it was contended, every objection
against a union would cease. The pro-
poser was of opinion that lit might be
completed in one summer by few reg
iments of soldiers"
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1878-02-07
ksaGOllIaS'
VOL ThIc PLASTER

Affords the most grateful relief In Rheu-
matism, Weak Spine, Local Pains, Ner-
vous Affections, Local Rheumatism, Tic
DouIoureux, Nervous Pain, Affections of
the Kidneys, Fractured Ribs, Affections
OF the Chest, Colds and Coughs, Injuries
of the Back. St.s,ins and Bruises, Weak
Back, Nervous Pain of the Bowels, Cramp
I'm the Stomach and Limb1, Heart Alice
tons, Enlarged Spleen, Bruises and Pune
lures, Rheumatism OF tho Wrists and
Arms, Asthma, Govt, Local and Deep
seated Pains, Pain in the Chest, stitch I'm
the Back, Pain In tho Hip, yaricose or
Enlarged Veins, Crick I'm the Back and
Neck, Pain and Weakness in Side and
Back, Hoarseness. Sore Throat, LGEabago,
whooping Cough. Sharp Pains in the
Breast, Heart Disease, Quinsy, Diabetes.
and for LameneEs ia any part OF the Body.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1878-02-07
CATARRHAL AFFECTIONS,

Such as Sore. Weak. Ia.amcd. Red, and Wntery
Eyes: liberation aAi Inflammation of the Ear;
Ringing Noises Ia the Head sure Throat Elonga-
tiOn Of the Cvula aud Swcllcd Tonss Nervous
lIeadache, Neuralgia. DIZZINESS. ClOudcd Memory,
Loss OF Nervous Force. Depression of Spirits, arc
remedy according 10 directions which accompany
each bottle or viii be n4Alied " any address on
receipt Of stamp.
Each pack 20 contains rr. eanford's Improve!
Inhaing Tube, with Iu.l dlrccilnns for use IN ali
cases. Prize stu. Sold by al Wholesale and Re-
tail Drugs.sfs throughout the United States sad
Caundas- WEEKS &c iOTFfH. General Agents
and Wholesale Drlga..,s. I;3sIoa. A-ss.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1878-02-07

Nn90LD PLATED WATCHER. chnp~ps
VO<0enf. Address. A. couLrzs 4 Co, chicseo
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1878-02-07
CENTENNIAL
DHoToGRAPH
GALLERY,

Every style of tho art from q Gem or Photo
graph to the fines. India Ink picture, exc
cuted In the highest artistic skill Also copy
ng and enlarging made a speciality. We have
the best OF light. SO that pictures may be
taken in any kind OF weather. Picture frames
kept constantly on hand. With our kindest
regards for an already liberal patronage. we
would bespeak continuation OF the same.
hoping to be able to render perfect satisfac-
ion. both in price and quality of work. Re-
member the place. Michigan street. near
Wheeler's Bank. Plymouth. Ind.
Jan77 ]. 4. POR TMESS, Art
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1878-02-07
F, M. BURkET.

gas. Consultation free. lam in Bourbon Tues
day, and Wednesday of each week. Price of artifc-
ia teeth reduced from IS to $40 set and warranted
to be of the best material.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1878-02-07
AGREAT OFFER for HOLIDAYS!

We viii during these hard times and the Holidays
dispose of 100 New Pianos and Organs, of first
class makers at lowest prices for cash, or INSTALL
ments, than ever before offered. Walters Pianos
and Organs the best made, warranted for years.
ILL.,. Catalogue mailed. Great inducements TO the
trade Pianos I-oc.avc, $40; III octave, $50,
Organs, stops SIS; stops $50; stops SOS; stops
not used year, Sheet music at half-price.
HORACE WATERS Il TONS, Manufs and Deal
ers 40 East IS Street, New York.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1878-02-07
TI'e RrpubIitan,
Lodoiska

The Russian Counts Daughter
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1878-02-07

1T r. fact fiaf ca- b. su'stantiatrd nv the r-osf
rcspcs table testimonials ey, offered in favor
OF any proprietary medicine, that the RADICAL
CCkk FoA C..TAgkH docs In every case afford in
slant aud permanent rclcf No matter Of how long
standing, or how severe the disease. tue FIRST doec
gives such evidences Of lis cc IN the treatment of
Catarrhal affection ihus confidence is at once felt
In rs ability 10 10 all that is claimed for IT, Tho
testimony OF sicans. Gru. C.ris. ana patients IA
unanimous on Is point. and thr accumuiatn1
evidence Is IN ,,Oint 81 resp ctAhity superior TO
any ever before obtained ia favor OF q popular
remedy. The propretors. therefore, may Justly
feel proud OF the position this remedy has attained
and believe II wort OF IL reputation.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-27

| territory from Spain or France In the pur-
chase OF either Florida or Louisiana, az has
sometimes been pretended, Ia evident. These
provinces were not part of the Territory OF
Orleans. When Louisiana was first pur-
chased, q number OF people In Georgia, South
Carolina and Tennessee moved down into the
Florida parishes and settled there. They
learned with surprise that the new territory
was part of the domains OF the King OF
Spain, not of the United States They ap-
pealed to the latter power for protection, but
were refused recognition, the United States
declaring that they had forfeited their allie
glance and were subjects Of the King OF Spain.
This the government insisted on for num-
Der OF years, and 1t was not until 1912 that
seeing the military necessity Of this country
for the protection OF New Orleans and the
Mississippi river, 1t occupied IT, 1t was more
than six years after this occupation that the
United States purchased Florida from Spain
Such is the story Of the acquisition Of this
Territory by the United States. The gov
ernment's title to these lands rests on neither
capture nor purchase. The Florida parishes
stand towards the Federal government In the
same attitude as Texas they were annexed,
without any formal contract, 1t Is true, but
still annexed, with the tacit consent of their
people, who have never surrendered their right
and title to these lands, which belong to them
by virtue Of settlement, improvement and
the fact that they wrested them from the
hands Of the Spaniards.
1t would be well for our members OF Con-
gress to look into this matter. The history
OF this case is very little known and an in
vestigation would certainly show that while
President Madlsons act In occupying West
Florida, In order to protect Louisiana, was
iustitlable as military measure, 1t does not
give the Federal government a title to the
lands OF these parishes. It Is not too late
now to redress this wrong committed sixty
six years ago
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-27
ron INSPECTION.

On Saturday evening next the Washington
Artillery will be inspected at their arsenal by
Gen Beauregard. The following orders were
Issued yesterday:
HEADo'Rs BATTALION WASHINGTON ARTILLERY. |
New Orleans, December a. 1878.
GENERAL ORDER No. 81
]. The Battalion Washington Artillery is
hereby order cd to assemble at the arsenal, In
full dress uniform, completely equipped and
armed az infantry, on Saturday evening next
December 2s, at 1880 o'clock, for inspection.
Ii As Il Is intended this inspection shall c.
tabIish by the personal presence OF officers.
tuul reliable force Of the command, 1t Is earn
eslly chi lined upon officers of tho staff and OF
the batteries and the rank and file tactive and
vsteran), the band. drum corps and chief bugler,
the necessity for their prompt and unhestating
compliance with this order. Those falling to
respond will be properly regarded as being In.
different to the welfare of the battalion, snd
against oil such the constitutional fines will be-
rigidy enforced. No EXCUSES will be recognized
except for sickness or disability upon the sur
HI. Veteran members upon the veteran roll,
not on the active rolf will be expected to report
In ctiz ms dress. ifnot uniformed.
Nv, The AdJutant General Of tho State, Gen.
inspection when he will probably embrace the
occasion to present to the battalion an interest
Ing and much priced relic Of the late war.
Y. Captains OF companies are specially
charged with the duty OF having each individual
officer and man notified personally to be pune
tually present at the hour named: for that pur-
pose blank notices will be furnished by the SER
geant major to the first Sergeants TO be fllled UP
by the sergeants OF detaehments, TO be delivered
at the residences or place OF business BY the
corporals. the first sergeants being held re-
aponeible for tho performance Of this duty by
their subordinates,
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-27
THE LANDS OF WEST FLORIDA,

We called attention, some time ago, to the
doubtful tenure by which the Federal govern
ment held the public lands in the Florida
parishes OF this State. A further Investigation
into the matter has convinced us that the
title OF the government to these lands Is
very defective and irregular The Florida
parishes as we have already shown, came
Into the Union In a wholly different manner
from any other State or section. They were
not q part OF any OF the original thirteen
States, and were neither bought nor con
quered. In 1910 these parishes achieved by
battle their own independence, and appeared
before the world as the republic of West
Florida. Two years afterward the Territory
OF Orleans entered the Union as the State Of
Louisiana.
West Florida was in existence as an indie
pendent republic when this occurred. Some
months afterwards an act of Congress was
passed extending the boundaries Of Louisiana
30 as to include the Florida parishes In Louis
lana. To this the people of West Florida made
no resistance. They did, at one time, ask to
come into the Union as an independent State
but this offer Congress declined. The West
Fioridians had but lately secured their indie
pendence from Spain; they had met with
losses and disaster In an expedition against
their Spanish enemies, and were therefore
willing to accept the friendship Of the United
States and share its fortunes. This annexa-
tion occurred during the war OF 1912, and was
carried out by the United States in order to
protect its new Louisiana acquisitions from
England The necessities OF war excused 1t
and the confusion that followed with the Eng
lIsh invasion made everybody overlook the
irregular manner in which the acquisition
was made.
II is not to be supposed, however, that the
people of these parishes surrendered their
rights because they refused to resist the
United States. Whenever State Is invited
into the Union 1t is the custom for it to for
mally surrender all right, II any 1t has, to the
public lands within its borders. Such sur
render was made by the State OF Louisiana
when 1t entered the Union, despite the fac
that all the public lands in our State, except
ing those in these Florida parishes, were pur
chased by the Federal government. No suci
surrender, however, was ever made by the
representatives OF the Florida parishes. a
no representatives from these parishes sat II
the constitutional convention that framed TIL
first constitution OF this State, because non
were invited. The title OF the United State
to these lands therefore rests on no surrende
from the republic of West Florida, its repre-
sentatives or its people.
That the United States did not acquire thi
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-27

The Grant movement will not boom much
longer. The astrologers have got on its track
with damaging effect The London seer,
Raphael. In his prophetic almanac for 1879, In
referring to events in the United States,
makes the following allusion TO the "od
man."
The most important birth furnished us Ia that
of President Grant. Like the other rulers
given In last years almanac, be was born with
five planets near the vernai equinox. He Is
spoken Of for election In $780, but as the sun
will not then be free from the beams Of Saturn
and Uranus, 1t is very doubtful IL he will be
elected.
No Republican convention will dare to noni-
nate Grant with that prophecy hanging over
him to work on the superstitious mind. Blaine
and Conkling evidently declined too soon.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-27
ADJUSTMENTS.
THE VARIETIES,

The popularity of Mother and Son" Ia mani
tested every night at this theatre by the attend
ance and their demonstrations of appreciation
OF sardou's play, and az we'll Of its excellent
interpreters provided by Manager Hall
In Mother and Son" the great dramatist has
not only been lavish In delicate and surprising
and powerful situations but has shown that he
can entertain his audience during the two first
and longest acts of the rlay without revealing
e even indicating the plot which is thrust at
the heads leads oil the auditors about the middle Of
nevertheless; during the entire time that
has preceded the, revelation the, au,
dience has been interested, amused and
even fretted by the expectation of something
which they believe will be equal to their desires.
The letter scene. which ends the third act is the
one oftbe most unexpected and powerful situa-
lions WHICH can be found even In the heavier
drama g., Played by George Clarke. Fanny Mo
rant Bradshaw, and the handsome and grace
ful Linda Dietz, this scene is charming and
effective.
Until further notice lie Bourgeois du Pont
darcy, Sardou's title Of Mother and Son Twill
be kept on the boards OF the Varieties.
THE ST. CHARLES,
The pathetic story OF Pierre Antoine. tho old
Corporal. continues to draw well at the st.
name for the play than Its original one. It is
attractive and conveys tho lull meaning OF the
mel2drama It is becoming to the holiday
dren visit our theatres. lis military features
are ennobling. and there is naught in the dia
logue Objectionable to the chastest ear.
Following the Soldiers Trust" will come
Luke Schoolcraft. the excellent Ethiopian de-
lineator and German character and dialect ac-
tor, and Geo. Goes. banioist and vocalist. In a
comic drama entitled the German Abroad"
This will be on Sunday next.
Quick work at the Ut. Char es was done yes
terday. When the fire broke out yesterday
across the way. Mr. Kainski the superintend-
ent Of the Babcocks. happening to be in the
vicinity. made o rush for the theatre and the
Academy to send signal through the Ameri
can District Telegraph to the Babeock stations.
but found no box at either theatre. Before the
rise OF the curtain last evening at the st.
Charles our friend Kit had wires laid to the
theatre, and the signal box was in full opera.
ton and ready for any future emergency.
ACADEMY or MUSIC.
Nick Roberts Pantomime and Variety Troupe
will continue their engagement until super
seeded by Lolita" who appears at this theatre
Sunday.
THE EFGLE CLOCK
offers an interesting entertainment at Palace
Hall, on Canal street.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-27
THE DEMOCRAT FOR 1879.


The generous patronage the New Orleans
DEMOCRAT has received from the people OF
the Southwest, and especially from those OF
Louisiana, encourages its proprietors to re-
newed efforts to make 1t more than ever the
LEADING NEWSPAPER OF THE SOUTH.
The New Orleans DEMOCRAT Is the only
paper In the South which receives the .tele
graphic dispatches Of the
NATIONAL ASSOCIATED PRESS,
now conceded to be far superior, both as 70
the quantity and Importance Of the news, TO
the New York Associated Press, upon which
nearly every paper, "lttle or big" In this
section depends for its telegraphic news.
OF the South are supplied through the DEMO
Graf with intelligence which they can obtain
In no other paper. This feature Of the DEMO
Graf alone commends 1t to popular favor In
every direction.
The DEMOCRAT now prints more reading
matter than any other journal in New Or
leans, or, indeed, In the South. Nevertheless,
after the first Of January the quantity will be
GREATLY INCREASED,
and it lis our determination to rival the great
journals Of the West in the variety and guam
tity OF matter each morning furnished our
readers.
OUR COMMERCIAL DEPARTMENT.,
fha It'll
well known by the public OF this city, will be
extended and made SO complete that it will
meet every need and wish of the business
community.
While the DEMOCRAT has been the recog-
nized organ OF the Democratic party 1t has
been the only really independent newspaper
printed In New Orleans for years. It has
supported and defended with all It's earnest
ness and ability the principles of Democracy;
but It has never hesitated to attack abuses In
the party, and by this latter course it has
arrayed against it every ring politician in the
State.
Looking solely to the masses OF the Democ-
racy for appreciation 1t has attacked every
ring and monopoly In this city; and though |
Its simple silence could have commanded |
large sums Of money In the way Of business
transactions from the monopolies 1t has at |
tackled them with all It's capacity, and with
out an exception arrayed them all against It, |
The past course or the DEMOCRAT ID
guarantee Of Its future policy. 1t will stand
by the people and by the great principles of
the Democratic party. 1t has no interest in
Individual leaders and politicians. It is allied
with none Of these. 1t Is simply for the Dem
ocratic party and the reform of abuses in or
out Of the Democratic party.
And now, Notwithstanding the tremendous
power OF rings and monopolies, sustained by
millions of capital, which the DEMOCRAT has
fought and which have moved heaven and
earth to crush 1t, we point with pride to the
Endorsement 1t has received from the people
OF this State indicated by the growth OF its
subscription from few hundred to over five
thousand daily in the State, swelling on Sun
days TO nine thousand, and not unfreuuently
to twelve thousand !
The DEMOCRAT for 1879 will be the most
newsy and attractive journal in the South.
and we solicit the people of this and our
States to continue and extend
The favor and patronage they have already t
awarded it.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-27
NEW BOOKS.

We have received from Geo. Ellis Bro, the
we'll known booksellers. stationers and print
ers. No 50 Camp street. the following new pub
locations:
The Diary of Woman. From the French Of
Octave Feuilet. Paper. 212 pages. Published
BY D. Appleton Il Co., New York.
Paper Money: A collection OF the principal
historical facts bearing upon the current
financial discussion. BY FL; W. Richardson.
Paper. 50 pages. Published by d. Appleton Il
CT. New York.
Social Etiquette Of New York. Cloth. 1877
pages. Published by D. Appleton Co.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-27
CHRISTMAS AT THE ST. CHARLES.

Crowded matter prevented us from noticing
the elegant dinner served up for his invited
guests on Christmas Day by that most genial OF
hosts. Bob Rivers. of the st. Charles Hotel. Az
il would take too much space to expatiate upon
the beauties OF that tasteful entertainment, we
will simply give the bill of fare as follows
whatever may be our fears Of exciting without
hope OF compensation. the appetite of soms OF
our most worthy readers who were not present:
BILL OF FARE.
Oysters on the half she'll
BOup-TerrRpin, Colbert.
Fish-Tenderloin Trout. q la Joinville: Baked
Releves.-Filet dc Bout. 2 Ia GODDARD; Dinde a
| Estoufade, Sauce aux Huitres; Bouchees au
salpieon; Fl 'unch Of WILD Boar 2 10 81, Hubert.
Patties. English style; Deaube. a la Bourgue-
gneoise: Mayopnaise dc Crevets.
Entrees-Perdreaux Braize. al Choux: Bis de
Veau. n la FlnSnciere; Croquettes de Volatile,
aux Cham pignons: Salmi de Beeessimes. la
Richelieu; Fricandeau Do Veaut aux Petits
"a sug pr
reaux; Cotelettes d'Aeneau, a Ia Mainten0n
Filet de Chevreul Sauce Ravigotte: Turkey
Roast-Ribs Of Kentucky Beef. Turkey, Sad
die Of Mutton. Young. Pig. Mongrel Goose,
Chicken. Loin OF Veal: Young Kid. Mint Sauce
Peas. Spinnage. Celery. Lettuce, purnips Sweet
Potatoes. Beets. Caulifower. Rice. Water
Crosses.
Game-Wild Turkey Roast CanvasbacE Duck,
Roast Malard Duck Broiled Teal Duck, Roast
Pintail Duck, Broiled Black Duck, Roast Gray
Duck. Roast Grouse, Broiled quail on Toast.
Roast Pheasant Saddle of Ventson with Cur
rant Jelly, Roast Snipe.
Pastry-Rieh Plum Pudding. Brandy Sauce.
Mince Pie. Lemon Pie. Raspberry Pie. Victoria
Queen Pie. Fruit Cake. Parisienne Gaze. Bos-
ton Cream Cake. Sponge Cake, Dutch Loaves
Brandy Punch Cake. Almond Oroquettes. Co
coanut Kisses, .Florentine Pastry, Nougat
Candy. Peppermint Candy, Charlotte Russo
Cream.
Dessert-Oranges, Bananas Apples. Almonds
Pineapples. Figs, Raisins. Filbsrts. Brazil Nuts
Pecans Malaga Grapes.
Coffee.
Wines and Liqueurs.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-27

A Galveston attorney Is looking for Brevet
Brig. Gen. Will. A. Place, Of Michigan or In
diana. He has been left an estate OF sc, 900 600
by Signor Leox, OF Matamoros, to whom he
once showed some kindness. liz the General
cannot be found. 1t is safe TO say that his heirs
will be. fortune OF that size will not go
hpuuiuu long