Marshall County Democrat, Volume 4, Number 7, Plymouth, Marshall County, 13 January 1859 — Page 1

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VOL. 4, NO. 7 3 PLYMOUTH, INDIANA, THURSDAY, JANUARY 13, 1859. WHOLE NO. 163

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TarsfjaK CCouuiu gtmocrat rvausHco evekt thcmdat moixi.ng, bt . Dort'D,. f. MC DONALD nciioAiiD & brother. TEKMS: If Paid in Advance, $1,00 End of ix months, $1,50 Ed ol theyear, . 2,0O ADVEUTISING: Ost qumre (ten lines or less,) three wecVs,. 1 00 Each additional insertion, . . . . . 25 W Column three months. 5 00

24 tsolumn six months,. . uu $i Column one year, 12 00 Column tluve months, ; 8 00 Coluirn six month, 15 00 ' Column one year 25 00 1 Column three months,....-- 14 00 1 Column six months, .24 00 1 Column one year, 43 00 Yearlj advertisers hare the privilege of ouo haat free of ch trge. Legal AdreriiemenU inserted at the above rates. Hererfur, Attorneys, and others, having legal notices published, will be held rcsposible for the pay, unles otherwise arranged. - Displayed advertisements are charged for the pace occupied by them, measured by brevier lines Medical advertisements at the above rste9 to b paid for in advance. Unless otherwise ordered, advertisements will be inser ted till forbid and charged accordingly. BUSINESS CARDS, Bii in imi hi urn. BRANCH AT PLYMOUTH, IND. E. S. ORGAN, Pres. IL EARLY, Cashier. EASTERN EXCHANGE, Draft? e- Cincinnati and Chicago, Gold and Silver, L'ncur reit Money and Kind V.'arrants BOUGHT AND SOLD. IX Deposits Received and Money Loaned. k CT Exchange on Europe bought and sold. D" Attention given to Collection?, and General Banking Business Transacted. Jun 23, 1S58. 31J DICKSON D CALX as vt & CO. of every description, also, StOTes, Tin, S leet-Ironand Copper Ware . 6voU PLYMOTTTH, IND. DR. A. 0. BORTON, SURGEON DENTIST, HAS located in Plymouth where he will be prepared at all times. (Mondays and Tuesdays excepted) to perform all operations pertaining to the Dental profession. Special attention given to cleansing the teeth. Diseases of the mouth treated with success. Satisfaction will be given to all who may favor him with a call. ILTRooms in Pershing's building, up stairs e jiranc first hall door. may 20-26if. U. COIBIX M. A. O. MGKaBJ) CORBIN & PACKAKD Attorneys and Connsellors at Law. A!D Western Collr.rtion fgents PLYMOUTH, IND. Refer f Axculabias, Boxxrrr, k cö-, N Y City; J OH LlYlXGSTO, , Tows, Smith k SniLox, Dctroii, Mich.; Stcom. Rkmux k co, Toledo, Ohio; M II NoToy k co, Chicago, 111; Hon'C A Stact, Tecumseh, Mich; Hon Thos S Staxfiexo, South Bend, Ind Hnov5-51tf c k. axrvc. A.c. carox. REFte & CAPRON, " Plvraouth. Mar hall County, Ind. ', Practice in Marshal! and adjoining counties. REFER TO Babcock & Co., Phelps, Dodge k Co., N. Y. Cooley, Farwell ft Co., Gould & Bro. Chicago. Loudon k Co . Philad., Graff, Bennett k Co., Pitts. Hen. A. L. Osborn, Circ't. Judge, Laporte, Ind. DE. T. A. B0RT0IT, Physician and Surgeon, Office over Pershing's Drug Store, in Dr. A. O Borton's Dental Rooms, Michigan street, cast side corner of Gano, where he may be consulted dur. ing office hours. Dwelling two doors north of theCourt House, Center st. west side, Plymouth, Ind i. . csrot-xz D. t. ruiLur OSBORNE & PHILLIP S OFFICE First door north of Bovd's Furniture Store. PLYMOUTH, IND. AI.I.Tt MAT W. B. BIBDLC MAY & BIDDLE, Attorneys and Counsellors at Law LAPORTE, IND. S'M Tlhh give special attention to the securing y f of Li!f d Wimatts and Pinsioxs Prac 4ie9 in Marshall and adjoining counties. Offce over L. Rose 4 Co.'s Drug Store, corner East and South Main streets. Laporte, August 12 3Sly. "Baldwin Mouse," REMOVED! HAVING removed 1U tavern stand from the south side of the river, to the building lately occupied by ILCorbablya a residence, nearly op poeite the Edwards llouie, is now prepared to accommodate his old customers and the traveling public generally. His staMing and all other coneniences, shall not be inferior to any stand in Northern Indiana. Charges reasonable, irlH6tf (Wilhin two vdnutes, walk of the Depot,) And near the River Bridge-' SOUTH PLYMOUTH, IND. The Proprietor of this Establishment respectfully inferms the Traveling Public and others, that he Ö "3W-prepared to entertain them 1.1 -a manner tiax", h trusts, will give entire satisfaction. His TABLE will' be furnished with the best that this Market affords and his BARN always filled wi& good Provender and attended by an attentive Hostler. Public patronage respectfullv solicited. - ' 4 Ji C.:VINNEDGE. Jon 10. IK SPICE, Pepper, Ginger, Indigo, Starch, Soda, Chocolate, Saleratu, and Cream Tartar, warKtsJ IP, VJNNEDGE k BRO'S,

BROOKX C3 m9 DEAUR3 YH TVHT. BSIRl, PAIHTS. GILS. SAH. BLASS &C. And general agents for the best Patent Medicines of the day. No. 3 Corbin's block, Michigan sL, iul-33Iy PLYMOUTH, IND. SHAVING, HAIRDRESSING AND Shampooing Saloon, One door south of the Edwards House, up stairs, where the subscriber is ready at all times, during business hours, to do up Shaving, Hair cutting 4c, in less time and better style than ever before known in this vicinity; and he hopes that hereafter, by a strict attention to business, to merit a liberal pattronage from the citizens generally. ALFRED BILLOWS. aug. S, 37-tf. J. J. vinam,, HOMEOPATHIC PHYSICIAN Particular attention paid to Obstetric Practice, and Chronic diseas of Women, and diseases of Children. Office orer C. Palmer's store, corner Michigan and Laporte streets, where he can be consulted at all hours. l-3tf. Has a large stock of Wall k Window Paper, all qnalities at wholesale or retail; also window Shades and Curtain Futures, FORT WAYNE, IND mar26 19Iy. WE WIIX FAY THE HIGHEST MARKET PRICE, IX CASH, FOR CR A N B ER RIE S We have on hand, Corn and Oats for sale. Sept 23d 1853. 41 THAYRE k FREESE. ao DEALER IN Smmii mm & jewelry. Plymouth, Ind. KEEPS .-onstmtlv on hand Clocks, Watches, BREAST PIN'S, EAR RINGS, FINGER RINGS, LOCKETS, tc, 4c. ETClocks, Watches, &c, repaired in the best manner possible. jan 7 '53 7-tf. ü. H. CASE, JUSTICE OF THE PEACE CTAS removed his o.Tice up stairs over Pierce's fX Clothin? store, near the Democrat printing office, on Michigan street, where he p ill give promr t Mion to all claims entrusted to him for collectioi., ' ras Justice of the peace or in higher counts. TiA xng 4c, promptly attended to Plymouth, Ind a.pt. 9, lb58-42tf. PiiKKER HOUSE, H. M. HOPKINS PROPRIETOR. LAPORTE, INDIANA. V. W. AXTELL, Clerk. jul9 331y tRS- HUPP WOULb espectfullv announce to the Ladies of PI-mouth and vicinitv, that she has opened a MILLINERY ESTABLISHMENT, on Center street, nearly opposite the Methodist Church, where she would be pleased to receive a all from any wishing to purchase Bonnets, Rib bons, Flowers, 4c. Bleaching and Triraminjr done to order, on the most reasonable terms. Ladies will find it to their advantage to give her a ti a l . O can oeiore puren as lug eisewnere. t u WARSAW MARBLE WORKS! W. R. UNDERBILL, (Successor to Uaderhill k Co.) Manufacturer k dealer io American k Italian MONUMENTS. TOMB-STONES, Counter Stands, Bureau Tops, &e., WARSAW, IND. mrOrders from a distance will receive prompt auennon, ana saiisiaciion guaraniieu. A. BOY D, Agent, Plymouth, Ind. marl 1-1 Ctf Blacksmitliiiiir Done Cheaper Than Ever! It havinr been -porfed that I hve "shut up Shop," I take this method of informing my friends and the public, that I am still on hnnd, ami expect to be f or a long tiuve vet, at CHAPMAN'S ASIIEKY. I w.H sioe horses with nw Shoes round for ONE DOLLAr in Cash and do other work as low in proportioi., and in a workman like manner, J.W.HARRIS. November 4th,l53. 50m3 New JEWELRY Store, The subscriber would respectful! ; in form the citizens of Plymouth. Mar shall and adjoining counties, that he has opened a new stock of all the different kinds of ' CLICKS, JEWELRY FANCY GOODS AND N O T X O 1ST 2 Generally kept in a first class Jewelry Store. Tht Goods are of the latest Styles, best quality and will be sold at New York prices. : Being a practical Jeweler, he solicits a share c' public patronage. - Room in Davit son k Co.'s Clothing Store. , ADOLPH MYERS dec23-41y NOTICE The regular meetings of the Board of Trustees of Center township, will be held on the first Sat urdiy in each month, at the court house in Plymouth: M. A. O. PACKARD, Clerk ma7'57 37 , , : TIPPECANOE FLOUR. .4 .RRANGEMENTa have been made to supjL ply the PI mouth market with this flour, and the genuine can be found at Patterson & Clcaveland'a and Palmer's. N. B. It P. S.ALLEMAN Co. ieg445tf

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OFFICIAL PAPER OF THE COUNTY. D. & P. McDONALD,::::::::::::::: Editors. PLYMOUTH, THURSDAY, JAIVUAltY 13, 1850. The "Veto Message. The Michigan City Enterprise, contains a very sensible article on the veto message of Gor Willard, as follows: The Message of Got Willard vetoing the bill passed by the Legislature, provi ding for the election of other members of the U S Senate than Bright and Fitch, is a document of considerable ability, and is worthy of perusal by all those desirous of becoming better acquainted with the modus operrandi of electing U S Senators. There is no question but the manner in which Bright and Fitch were elected caused much dissatisfaction originating principally with the friends of other men who coveted the place. But another fact is equally apparent, that in tkeir election, no State latv, nor principle of right was violated. In the absence of any law enactment, prescribing the manner of electing Senators, a majority of the people's representatives cast their votes for Bright and Fitch, and Gov Willard believing that ma jorities should rule, certified to their elec tion. Subsequently, the whole affair was brought before the U S Senate, and after a full investigalion of the facts, they were leclarod the rightful and legal representa tives of Indiana in the U S Senate. This, in brief, is a history of the case. If wrong is done the people in the reten tion of these gentle men as our Senators, it is the Constitution of our State which deserves censure not the Democratic pary nor Governor Willard, but the faulty egi-lation of our own State. The State needs a new Constitution, wherein shall be put down iu plain lanuage all the rights pertaining to our citizons, as well as all necessary regulations for their governmentThe reader will bear in mind that the Enterprise is Republican in politics, and, consequently, would not be likely to show the Democracy any more favors thau they are really entitled to. In this connection we cannot refrain from publishing an extract from the Mar shall County ßejiuLlican of last week, on the same subject, that our readers may compare the articles, both Irom papers aiming to reflect the views of the Repub lican party. Speaking of Bright and Fitch the Republican says: "We have yet to come across the first Democrat in this county, who would un dertake to justify on legal or constitutional grounds the pretended election of the present occupants. Ihe Democrat itself has never attempted n and dare not on any other ground than that they have been con firmed m their scats by the U S Senate. The State Sentinel learns that the Re publican members of the Legislature will endeavor to pass a compensation bill to in demnify the Bogus Senators, for making an effort to contest the seats of Bright and Fitch. In addition they will likewise try to pass a concurrent resolution, declaring that the election of Lank and McCartt was not a farce that it was not intended a 'a joke on Murphy. We think the Republi can Legislators should give these evidences of their political sagacity, seriousness, and high regard for economy. As the plan for electing the Bogus Senators was concocted by the Senator from Jefferson, we think those other measures should be pre sented as further evidences of his lernslative skill. JC2A gentleman , in New York, after caitfully examining the New York and London papers containing the messages of the Queen and the President, over the At lantic Cable in the month of August, comes to the conclusion that the messages were tclually sent through the Cable. Henry L. Ellsworth has given . by his will all of his large property,, except about' 3 1ÜO.000 to Yale College. It is estimated the college gets 8700,000. : . Disasters on the Likes. The ChicaPress 6guies up the loss by disasters on the Lakes during the year 1858, at $787, 000, and 105 lives lost. In 1857'tho loss was 1,920,315. and 221 lives. The South Bend Register says Dr A B Merritt has withdrawn from the St Joseph Hotel, and is succeeded by S G Gaylord, so Icng the popular and successful host of the 'American and Lot Day Jr, who every one admits, is peculiarly .fitted for the new business in which he has engaged. : ' -. 1 1 . 3?" At the special election held in the Fifth Congressional District of Illinois, on the 5th ins t, Hodges, Democrat, was elected Representative in Congress, to fill the vacancy occasioned by the death of Hon. Thoraas L Harri.

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For the Democrat. THE SEASONS OP LIFE. BT O. W. R. C. In childhood' sunny years, When all is calm and brightNo sorrows, clouds, or tears. No guilt, no crime, no fcara, No gathering gloom to dim the light Of Spring time. But time rolls on no change, No shade rests on that brow, For hope has whispered to the heart: Ye shall not from the lov'd ones part. Yes, all is bright a Heaven below, Ti3 Sitjhlr time. But years have grown apace, That joyous smile is gone, There's gloom, there's sadness in the eye That looketh not for help on high, And sorrow for the deeds that's done In Actcms time. But once again we turn to gaze Upon that care-worn brow, That eye is bright with hope and love A hope that's given from above A hope that in the heart dot a grow In Wimer time. Woman's Tears. Tears, tears, woman's tears! Pshaw! they'd never move me to pity! Why, Bob, a woman can weep tears enough to well, to blot out somo of your numerous transgressions, and never feel a heart-pang. Woman's tears! why, they're mere crocodile drops!' Hush, Tom, what scandal! I'm ' perfectly shocked at such daring skepticism! Why, did'nt I see you nearly fainting at thi opera scarce a week ago because pretty Lillie Dewdrop's blue eyes glistened a moment with briny pearls?' 'Briny pearls! Yes, I dii whiten a little, I acknowledge, and my heart beat a pretty quick tune for a minute or two, f r fear she would go off into hysterics, and what should I have dor.ei But as for pit ying her, little flirt ' Words failed, and he placed his cigar again between his lips, which would have curled had it not been there, and leaned back in his chair with an expression of intense disdain. Well, Tom, tosilenco you and convince you of the power of the 'crocodile drops as you term them, I'll make a confession; now don't fall asleep till I've finished, and I'll tell it you and tossing the half-con sumed ciirar into the fire he began: 'When I was in B studying law, some four years ago, I had a friend, Frank G , you've heard me speak of him, a right good fellow, but a little too susceptible. Yes, he was altogether too susceptible, inconveniently so. Well, one day I was in my room writing busily I worked mighty hard that winter, brought on a dis ease of the brain and have never been able to look at a law paper since what in thunder are you laughing at, Tom? As I sat there on a cold winter' day, the door burst open and in rushed Frank G . I knew in a moment that he was in love again: I saw it in his eye, and the peculiar way in which he uttered his 'Well, Bob; and heaving a sigh, I prepared to listen to his ravings about some new goddess who had enraptured him. I was not wrong; he launched forth into a rapturous speech expressive of the beauty and worth of a certain Eleanor Gray, who had just arrived in town, and who had already smitten his too-impressible heart. 0 Bob!' he cried, she is beautiful! so queenly and majestic, with such dark, rich waves of hair, such a noble brow and scori.ful mouth, with its curling upper lip; but her eyes, O Bob!' He sank into a chair, utterly unablo to say more. I could not refrain from reminding him', laughingly, of certain damsels, both dark and fair, azure-eyed and with orbs like night, sunny, raven, and chestuuthaired, whose praises he had spoken in by-gone days. He sprang to his feet, exclaiming, 'Bob, Bob! why will you remind a fellow of heart-sorrows he is trying to forget?' and he paced the room impatient ly, then suddenly cried, 'Bob, Bob! you must see Eleanor Gray. She's staying at the F Hotel, and I'm going to eee her IhiB tveninir.' I'll drop in and tell you about it in the morning and he left me. 'I resumed my wri.ing, and thought no more of Eleanor Gray. In fact, I did not place much confidence in Frank's descriptions cf h9 lady loves. Not my weeks before, after listening for an hour to his impassioned dissertation upon the the love liness of a farmer's daughter, a perfect Hebe, as he said, a hidden gem which he had discoverefl, I piomised to ride with him to see her. So wo went off in a snow storm, rode, some miles, " and reached an old red farm-house, within which dwelt the Heb. Hebe! why, she certainly weighed two Iinndred! Her face looked like a full moon. But Frank was riht -for once. That evening, -when I went to my boardinghouse,:! found all the gentlemen talking of the belle and heiress, Eleanor Gray, and

all agreed that she was very beautiful, very prouJ, aud very cold -hearted. 'Why said Harry Marks, a dashing young fellow, and somewhat of an oracle among us, 'I've known of scores whom she has jilted. She thinks nothing of breaking a heart. Why, there was Charlie Lee, the best-hearted boy you ever saw, was only ninoteen. She led him on by smiles and flattery till ha was Teady to die for her; and so he did, for she rejected him coldly and cruelly when he offered her his hand, and it killed him. She has no heart herself; if she had, I'd try to freak it!' and he turned on his heel and left us. 'I had heard enough to make me wish for a sight of this cold and haughty beauty I had a plan iu my head which was to find her heart I did not doubt her having one and then wound it, not break it, as Harry Marks had said, but punish her for her many flirtations. The next morning Frank was early at my room. He gave me a glowing account of his call, and told me what a slceples night he Lad passed, thinking of Eleanor Gray, and ended by saying, 'O, Bob, you were never in love, and cannot sympathize with me now, nor know the agony of hope and fear in my heart. Oh, Bob! she is so beautiful!' and he bowed his head on his hands, and sighed. I shonld have thought him really in love, and another victim to Eleanor Gray's wi'es, bad I not 6een him in precisely the sam.9 situation several times before. 'As it was, I suppressed a yawn, and said, 'Well, Frank, my boy, how shall I see this wonderful damsel? 'Oh, I forgot, here ate cards for a little party at MrF. Montei'.Vs thu evening. She is to bo there, Eleanor Gray, my peerless Eleanor! Will you go?' Without waiting for an answer, he rushed from the room.

'Evening came, and I found myself at Mrs. Monteith's. Now, Tom, don't ask me to describe Eleanor Gray. I can't do if. bhe was beautiiul, beautiful as an angel; and before I had conversed with her ten minutes, I was almost ready to fall at her feet with her other worshipers. Her eyes were her chitf charm large, lus trous, dark, beautiful orbs, flashing at times with such dazzling light they ;:iuicct blinded the gazer. Bat they did not quite blind me, though at times, when they flashed a look at me, I was forced to turn my Lead away, and whisper to myself Never yield, Bob, you have a duty to perform.' " 'Days passed on. Frank G had offered his heart and hand to the beauty, been rejected, procured a bottle of laudanum, which remained untouched in his room, and scores of other unfortunate youths were dying for her, but I was still saf. The brightest glances from her eyes fell harmless on my stony heart, which refused to be softened, even by the beautiful waves of her dark hair. But I soon made a discovery. Eleanor Gray loved me. I knew it; never mind how. I had found her heart; should I break it? When I entered a room where she was, her eye would seek mine and brighten as it met them. When she talked with me, it was in a gentle tone, and I have heard her voice tremble when she sang for me, and seen her cheek flush, and her silken lashes droop when I jazed upon her face. One evening a glorious, moonlight evening I was walking with her down by tha sea. We were talking of a soldier's life, and I had been telling her stories of the camp, and field, and deeds done in battle, and her eye kindled as I talked, and she cried, 'How I should love to be a soldier's wife, to follow him to battle, and to watch, if even from afar, as he plunges into the thickest of the fight, and bravelj strive for the victory. And if he fall, I could not weep if he fell fighting, face to the foe, but thank God that I had been his wife, and seeD him die a glorious death 'Oh! you could never endure the hardships of a soldier's wife I said. 'Could you travel through the snow and ice, or over the hot sand of weary deserts, or cross stormy oceans?' 'Yes! yes' she cried. 'I could do all this and more with one, for one I love.' I looked down into her eyes, flashing with enthusiasm, and said, in a low, earn est tone. 'With one you love!. Will you ever love, Eleanor Gray? Does any mortal live who can obtain that priceless gem, your love?' " She dropped her lashes over her eyes those beautiful eyes for a moment; then, looking up, said. 'Can you doubt my power of loving? Yes, Robert, I can love She threw one glance from those eyes, and my courage faltered; but I had resolr ed, and, laughing a loud, scornful laugh, I said, : ' . 'Why, what a scene we are having! Private theatricalsl When shall, we per form in public? I thought she would have killed me

with the lightning from her eye uttered bitter words and silenced me forever; but what do you think she did, Tom? She looked me full in the face, and in the moonlight 1 saw tears gather in her eyes. Slowly they gathered there, and she did not wipo them away, but let them fall, one by one. The light in those bright eyes was softened. She looked sadly, reproachfully at me, and I well, I fell at her feet, implored her forgiveness, told her I loved her, and in a minute more, I was kissin" those very tears away, and calling her my own, for she had promised to be my wife. So you sec women can weep real tears, Tom, and melt a man's heart with them, too!' ' But, Bob, where is Eleanor Gray now? Did she die after that wonderful effort?' Why, no, Tom, no the fact is, she

jilted me in a week. But what did you make spoil my story for? You'll never believe those were real tears now!" The Monroe Doctrine. Frequent references are made in Congressional debates and newspaper articles to the 'Monroe docrine; but with the circumstances under which it was promulgated, some of our readers may not be familiar. After the downfall of the First Napoleon, the four great powers of Europe formed whai was called 'The Holy Alliance for the avowed purpose of shaping the political institutions and controlling the affairs of the inferior StatPS. They declared they would subdue rebellion in whatever place it might show itself; and when the South American Colonies rose to throw off the yoke of Spain, it was feared that at her instigation they would inteifero to crush the liberties of the triumphant Colnists. There were good grounds for this apprehension, as it was known that all tho sympathies of the Alliance were with Spain, and that a plan was set on foot to convert the governments of the revolted colonies into principalities, to be governed by members of the royal families of Europe. It was under these circumstances that President Monroe, in his annua! message to Congress in December, 1823, used the following language: The political system of the allied pow ers is essentially different from that of America. This difference proceeds from that which exists io their respective governments. And to the defence of our own, which has been achieved with so much less of blood and treasure, and matured by the wisdom of the most enlightened citizens, and under which we have enjoyed the most unexampled felicity, this whole nation is devoted. We owe it, there fore, to candor and the amicable feelings existing between the United States and those powers, to declare that we should consider any attempt on their part to ex tend their system to any portion of this hemisph ere as dangerous to our peace an I safety. With the existing colonies or dependen cies of ay European power we have not interfered, nor shall attempt to interfere. But with the Governments who have de clared their independence and maintained it, and whose independence we have, after great consideration and upon just princi ples, acknowledged, wo could not view any interference for the purpose of op pressing them or controlling in any manner their destiny by any European power, in any other light than as a manifestation of an unfriendly disposition towards the Uni ted States Of course, the President could not pledge the United States to an actual resistance of the schemes of the European Powers; but the country sympathized with the doctrine which he enunciated; and had auy attempt been made to carry out their schemes, the American people would have taken the atitude of resistance. We have 6ince given a more positive interpretation to tha policy shadowed forth by President Monroe, and, should events demand it, tho people of the United States will oppose, with all their might, any attempt by the monarchial powers of Europe, to extend their system to any portion of the hemisphere as dangerous to our peace and safety. Troy Budget. JJSTOne of the funniest things got up in New York lately was the ioursion of the Auger Association in burlesque of the target excursions. Each man carried an auger instead of a gur.; a Calaturapian band accompanied them, and the exercises consisted in walking blindfold to the target and boaring a hole through it. Not one man in twenty could do it, and the blunders that were made caused a great deal of sport. 3Since Eden wasplanted there could bo no paradise to compare with what might be made by following this advice: 'Keep your store of smiles and your kindest thoughts for home; give to the world those which are to spare

Our Misister to Central America. Mr Lnmar, our Minister to Nicarauga and Costa Rica, has manifestly succeeded in ingratia'.ing himself with the government and people of the latter State. Ou the 1st of November the President of the Republic gave hfm a grand dinner, which, according :o the Cornica, w?s "more a testimonial of respect to one who has shown himself so firm a friend of Central America and of justice and so zealous for the honor and true convenience of his own country, rather than a compliment to a mere diplomat' Again the the Cornica says: "The North American Minister was the object of the most delicato attentions, and carried away the sympathies of all the partakers of the banquet. He gave a toast to the Union of Central America as a national body, at tho same time pledging the assurance that his government would always energetically oppose the chimerical attempts of the filibusters." It was to Mr Lamar tint Gen Cass addressed the famous dispatch last summer, in which the Monroe doctrine was announced as the settled policy of the United States. Something for the Ladies. A patent has jast been issued at Washington to a gentleman of New York City, who, it seems, has made petticoats his study, for an eniie ew skirt, of the expansive and collapsive veriety. that will infallibly torment all the men and enrapture all the women. It is made of white horse Lair in open work, and so pliable are the bars, through their saturatiou with somo new material, which is also patented, a fall skirt of forty hoops, all the essentials of elasticity, fullness and strength, can be carried within a muff, occupying scarceU more spaco than a portcmonnaie, and in an Instant be adjusted to the person, expanding a robe to a diameter of 6i:: or seven feet, giving the wearer tho agreeable and imposing circumferesco of from eighteen to twentv-one feet. Ladips moving in the "first circle" will wear them, of course.

Pictures. A rtom with pictures in it and a room without pictures, differ by nearley as much as a room with windows in and a room without windows. Nothing we think is more melancholy, particularly to a person who has to pas much time in his room, than blank walls with nothing on them; for pictures are lv.p holes of escape to the soul; leading it to other scenes and other Fpheres. It is such an expressible relief to a person engaged in writing, or even reading; on looking up; not to have his line of vision chopped off by an odious white wall, but to find his s-ul escaping, a it were, through the frame of an exquisite picture to others beautiful perhaps my revel refreshed and delighted. Thus pictures are consolers of loneliness; they are a sweet flattery to the soal; they are a relief to the jaded mind; they are windows to the imprisoned thought, they are books, they ars histories and sornons which we can read without the trouble of turning over the leaves Senator Douglas and the Presidexct. The Chicago Times says, "that Mr. Douglas will not ask a nomination at tho hands of the Charleston Convention. If.in that body his friends should present his name and he be nominated he will not feel at liberty to decline it; if they should not present his name, then the nominee of the convention will reciove his supporf. Tho use of his name by any man or body of men as a candidate for the Presidency or any other office, independant of and hostile to the nominations of the Democratic party i altogether unauthorized by Mr. Douglas, will never recievo his sanction, and is wholly repugnant to his wishes and desires. We say this mnch with a full knowledgo of its truth, and knowing that we express in this particular his own sentiments." jtiTFew things appear so beautiful as a young child in its shroud. The little innocent face looks so sublimely simple and confiding amidst the cold terrors of death Fearless, that little mortal hat passed alone under tho shadow. There is death in its sublimest and purest image. No hatred, no hypocrisy, no suspicion, no care for the morrow ever darkened that little face. Death has come lovingly upon it; there is nothing cruel or harsh in its victory. The yearnings of love, indeed, can not be stifled; for the prattle and smile all the little world of thoughts that were so delightful are gone forever. Awe, too, will overcast us in its presence for the lonely voyager; for the child has gone, simple and trusting, into the presence of an all-wise Father; and of such, wa know, is the kingdom of Heaven. JtfTlt is calculated that the clergy cost the United States twelve millions of dollars annually; the criminals, forty millions; the lawyers, seventy millions; rum, two hundred millions! JESTTbe mother's heart, is the child's ichool-room.

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