Marshall County Democrat, Volume 1, Number 6, Plymouth, Marshall County, 22 September 1859 — Page 1

4 i V Ji 0 4 m. NEW, SEBIES-YOL. .1-NO. 6. PLYMOUTH, INDIANA, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBEE 22, 1859. WHOLE NO. 198.

MARSHALL COUNTY DEMOCRAT, PUBLISHED EVERY THURSDAY BY -:W. J. f BURKS, Proprietor. : TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION. OxeYeah, I Advance,.... $1 50 If paid after six mouths . 2 00 do. after the year expires 2 50 ADVERTISING: One sqiurc; of 220 Brevier ems or less, three tf eks or les, $1,00; each additional insertion 25 cents. linger advertisements in proportion, loss than half a souare to be clmrg'd as half a square and over half a square to be charged as a whole square. . A liberal deduction will be made on adrertise ments inserted longer than one month. ÖLegal advertise raents must be paid for in advance, or satisfactorily secured. 0"Thc above terms will be strictly adhered to in every instance.

business (Carlls. JOB PRINTING-. ' At the Marshall County Democrat Job Office, as neat ami cheap work can be done as at any Printing establishment in Northern Indiana. Hating a good Card Pres?, such work can be done on very short notice and on reasonable term?. Call and sec our samples of work. BAM D 1 STATE D INDIANA. BRAXCJl AT PLYMOUTH, IND. E. S. ORGAN. IVcs. H. EARLY, Cashier EASTERN EXCHANGE, Dmfu o Cincinnati and Chicago, Gold and Silver, Uncurrent Money and Lmd Warrants BOUGHT AND SOLD. 33" Deposits Rt?eivi'd nnd Money Loaned. (LPExcliange oh Europe bought and sold. JOT Attentiou given to Collection, and General Bankinsr Business Transacted. ' June 21, l! 31j: W S 2 N K -T T i M OFFERS his profi -Monal services to the citizens of Marshall county. Ollice at his re-silence, third door north of the Edwards House, PI vmouth, Ind. . aug 1 l-ly 1 . II. B. MCKSOS i. C I.EO.X.IRD II DICKSON & CO. UEALKRS IX H H. 3D of every description, also, Stoves, iijj'ieet-Iron and Copper Ware Kvoll PLYMOUTH, 1ND C II. REEVE..... , A.C. CAfROX. REEVE & CAPRON, PI vmouth, Marshall County, Ind., Tracticc in Marshall and adjoining- counties. REFER TO Baltcock & Co., Phelps, D.whre & Co., N. Y. Coolev, Furwell L Co., Gould : lh-o. Chicago. Iudöu & Co , rhilad., Gnitr, Ronnett k Co., Pitt. Hon. A. L. 0.lxnie, Circ't. Judge, Lipot te, Ind. H. CORBIX M. A.O. rUKARI COUHIX& PACKARD Attorupvs and (Counsellors at Law. A.I UVstcru Collection Igen!, PLYMOUTH, IXD. ' Refer to Arcci.arias, Roxxrrr, ico., N Y City; John Livingstox, " Towx, iuiTH & Sjieldex, Detroit, Mich.; Secor. R:dax & co, Tohnlo, Oliio; H II Nortox & co, Chicago, III; Hon C A Ticr, Tecumsi li, Mich; II on I uns ta.xfielo, routh lieiui, iiiii nov3-51tf ' II j. c osbrxe. d. t. ruiLLir.-. osbokne & riiiLLirs, . ITOTA"RIES PUBLIC. OFFICE West side of Michigan street, three door north of Tierce. PLYMOUTH. IND. 1 II A HTFOI v D firc insurance . (Lompaui), OF . IT ARTFOHD, CONNECTICUT. CAPITAL, $500.000: ?un)lu 20.3,(142 2.T; aV set J;inn:rr 1 , l!?if, 7,6.'i2 21. Iiicoi ;kirated 1510. II 'IIc.xtixgton', President; T C A I Irn, Secretary; D Alexandoi. General aent fo the We?t,CoIun;Im, Ohio. Policies issued bv HORACE CORHIN, Aaent, be3-l0:v PI r mouth, Ind. C. H. REEVE, Insnranc o .srei."t-For-Etpa of Hartfonl, Cash AsetL, $1700,000 Fur PlitPRix do do 42!),000 For Peoria, .Marine and fire Insurance Companv, of Peoria 111., Cash Assets $300,000 Policies issued at the lowest possible rates. OlFcc on LaPorte street Plymouth Ind. 2Im3 - - J. H. CASE, JUSTICE OF TUB PEACE HAS moved his oHe ono door north of Pierce Clothing siore, near the Democrat printin o.'Jje, oa Michigan street, where he will gir prompt . . -ntjon to all claims cntrustcu to him fo collection, n i' rs Justice of die peace or in hfch er court. Ti xh &'c, promptly attended to Plymouth, Ind , a vpt. 9, lf5S-42tf. . w EDWARDS HOUSE, -J PLYMOUTH, INDIANA. ;; W.CEdivnrds) -.----.Proprietors. , Capt. O.llaily,) ; "TAc Old Folks at Home." . Ay. C E WARDS Ilxs rcturacd to the Edwards House, which became so popular with tlw public, under hU management, fe w years ago, where he will in future aidiusupt rietending its affairs. The 4 House haj been entu-o ly rcutted and newly furn- , ished. :. It Lj couunodioua aud comfortable in aU itii departments. No pains or expense will be . jpaxtdtornder -it a first class HoteL Travlers, -. and Upthers, will find every desirable accommo-' . dation., : ., , ; ; ' , . In connection with this hou3e is a large and con;Tcnienfc,. stable, where prompt attention will be .,g!y-cn-f:i.,::; . arainai; . .. . .. A FINE ASSORTMENT OF CoirfUnilyon'na'ndat' f v A. MYERS'S. jun'J-27ni3 " ' -

' THE SILK GLOVES. AN INTERESTING TALE.

BY ALMASZOR. They aro too small, said Ellen Stewart, as she hastily threv a pair of silk gloves in her mother's lap, adding, one who is just taking possesion of a lady's hand might have judged a better tit for a wedding gift. I never can wear them, ma, and tears staated in her eyes. Well; never mind, my dearlay them aay, replied AJrs. Stewart; tho mother of Ellen, and she sighed as she rolled the gloves up in a piece of paper, and laid them in a work basket by her side, which was partly filled with vamps and quarters of shoes, binding, etc. 1 was in hopes that your present, under the recentcircumstances, might be something that would have helped us in our difficulty, and a tear trickled down beneath a pair of spectacles which she wore. And so was I, dear mother, replied Ellen. To-nmrrow you know, D. comes for his pay and our landlord for his rent; and she minified her tears with those of her O mother, as she threw herself in her lap, and with both arms around her neck, laid her fair cheek by the side of Mrs. Stewart's, sobbing, they must take what we have more they cannot. Mrs. Stewart was a widow with three children, two of whom her relations in Connecticut had taken to bring up, leaving Ellen, the eldest, with her. Her husband, Daniel Stewart, was sea captain, sailing from New Yoik to the West Indies, where a year or two previous, he had sickened and died of the yellow fever, leaving her li; tic or nothing "but three pledges of their j affection. , On the ners of the death of her 1 husjband, Mrs. Stewart was overwhelmed with I grief She was illy calculated to be left alone in the world, with three children to support. Her health was poor, and the unexpected announcement of the decease of her bosom companion in a foreign land, when she was hourly expecting Iiis arrival home, threw her almost into despair. She, however, gradually recovered from the shock occasioned by her loss, and set herself to looking round to support herself and children. Unused to hard laborious work, she had lived rather as a lady, devoting her time to her fimily, in cultivating their minds; and knew but little of the wajs and means to earn money. Her husband being indulgent had ben prodigal in supplying all the wants of her and the children. Tho owners of the vessel vt which her deceased husband had been captain, settled with her, and paid what little was due on his waires, and she found herself wi.h only fifty dollars in the woild, living in a rented house, at three hundred a year, thou 'h well furnished with furniture to be sure, yet all their effects in it, if sold, would scarcely rnie five hundred dollars, and there was back rent for six months due ti e landlord for the house. However, by the assistance of some fiieuds who fell for her, she was enabled to dispose of things sußicieut to pay her rent; and she removed to a cheaper and more retired tenement. Unfortunately for her, about this time, her two youngest children were taken sick jof the scarlet fever, whi- h, with her own j ill health, created an expense that soon ex ! hausted her little stock of monev, and ir. addition, a doctor's bill and a debt of rent for her new tenement was accumulated. When the children that were sick had recovered, I hey were taken by her Iriends, leaving Ellen, who was then about sixteen alone with her. -Ellen Stewart needed nothing artificial to show the beholder as beautiful a girl as could bo found. Nature presented no lovlier object with a countenance beaming with intelligence, nnd a form graceful, she moved around. Brighter black eves, and mora natural rosv cheeks wero seldom seen;, and her dress always neat, wa9 well fitted with a tasto unsurpassed. She felt tho situation in which they were p!a ced, aud after some persuasion obtained the consent of her mother to learn the dress making business. Mrs. Stewart was so driven, while EI Ien was learning her trade that she soliei ted the work of binding shoes, which for some time, wrs their only support. At leugth Ellen finished her apprenticeship, and soon wa3 employed by several ladies, who thought her skill and taste superior to every other one; and to do justice to her emplovers. Ellen taxed all her industry and art, and plied her needle often after working hours, giving Kerself no time for relaxation! It was a bright morning in June, that EJIejnfacended . tho' steps' of the I Dlond house in street aud pulled "the bellknob at the door.. A black girl came to the summons and ehe was ushered into the sitting room. Ellen had never seen Miss Blond, but was prepared to meet ona ol the common butterfly flirts, who4 pass off in the city as beautiful and accomplished, because they are rich and accordingly she seated herself in waiting for the. young lady who had sent for. her. ! '"'; Soon the pat, pat,1 'pat; of footsteps was heard. desendiog the hall stairway, and im mediately after the door of the sitting-room was tliroyn open, and Mis9 Blond entered. MissVStetaftt I presume, she said, ad rancmg witji 'the utmost cordialur, to ' Ellen. and taking her hand. . : - .-; :, '' The- utmost' prepossessions which ' had revolved in. the mind of fc!U;n, vanished in a 'rnbment,i a3 shef rose and gracefully courtesied to her employer,' and modestly re-pljt-) iter feer-.; frj?nd; : anr . jipping. she found. Miss Blond in health that morning. Perfectly so, 'Miss Stuart, replied Miss ?Ioud, come walk up, to ray room;' and she gaily Med' the way,, Ellen 'following!'.' Tbe room of Misa Blond was in. the ecOIKi.8yf the dwelling'atid looked into the street. ' Upon , the window sills were sundry pots, containing a variety of flowers litre Mis3 Stewart, sho said, is my sleep

ing, dressing and sitting apartment. Here I receive my particular female friends, and here also 13 my workshop. Ellen cast a hasty glance around the room, smiling, and taking off her things, was soon at home with her new employer, who, all life and animation, ran on in conversation from one thing tc another for some time, until she had exhausted her stock of rattle-brained nonsense; and seeing Ellen a rather inattentive listener, sho finally held up, and brought forth the goods she designed her to work on, it being a splendid pieca of white satin. Oh, 'tis beautiful! exclaimed Ellen, unfolding the rch silk and spreading it out on a large table, nnd is fit for a wedding dress. And that h what it is for, replied Miss Blond, take your own time. Miss Stewart, to make it, but let it be finished in your best style. I will endeavor to take great pains, answered Ellen, in her sweet and pleasant way, and commenced her work. Ellen would have been perfectly happy while employed by Miss Blond, but for the though, that continually was in her mind of the pressing claims against her mother. That morning the landlord had called, and politely gave them to understand that he must have his rent, and left the house frowning, when he found that it was not forthcoming; and just as she was leaving home the errand boy of the physician came with his bill. These duns to her mother caused tears to start in Ellen's eyes; but she was determined to use every exertion to have them settled as fast as possible. Some tew days elapsed, and the wedding dress was finished. Miss Blond was trying it on for the last time, and Ellen was putting the final sticth in the splendid uimming, when a gentleman and lady were announced bdow. . It is Augustus ho has cornel exclaimed Miss Blond in joy. . Oh, how I should like to have him see it. And why not let him? ho is soon to become possessor of the wearer, smilingly said Ellen. O, I cannot at this tirno, she repiied and prepared to take off her dress. Augustus Minturn, her intended, was a wealthy merchant from the South, and had become acquainted with Miss Jane Blond at an assembly in the city, somo months previous while on business, and favorably impressed with her appearance had wooed and won her. The wedding day had been set, and he had arrived in tho city to be united. Hq was accompanied by his sister, an amiable, lovely girl about tho same ae of Ellen. Jane had never seen the aister of Augustus, but in conversation with him he had frequently mentioned her. How unforMinate, said Jane, thatl should be caught with my wedding dress on, when I am so anxiou3 to fly and meet Augustus and his sister, and she commenced disrobing. 0, do not take it off, said Ellen, ho will love you none the less, because you happened to meet him in your bridal apparel besides you would like to have his opinion of your dress; and then his sister would undoubtedly bo pleased to sec- it also. Before Jane had decided, however, sho heard the voice of her mother, who was aiding them up the stairs; and in an inant more they were in the room. Ellen had stepped back and seated herself by tho window, seizing an unfinished artificial. rose of silk, which she was preparing to adorn the bride, and was apparently busy at work upon it when they entered. She only raised her eyes as they appeared at tho door, and with a crimson flush mantling her countenance, sat until the natural salutation of friends mectinc:

friends, had passed, when she was formally introduced to them. The dress of Jane was admired and extolled by Augustus, as well as by his sister, end Ellen felt a conscious pleasure in the high encomiums passed on her work, but the sudden thoughts of her mother's troubles and debts, caused her to heave a deep. sigh and tears involuntarily ßtarted to her eyes. The pleasure of those around her contrasted with her own situation, distressed her; and finding Mr. Minturn'seyes fixed on her she endeavored to hide her tears. In part sho succeeded, and rising with one of her pleasant smiles, she begged of Jane to excuse her the remainder of the day, and withdrew with the view of going homo. . With her heart full of the' thoughts of the dreaded debts which wero hanging orer her mother's head, she melancholy moved along the crowded streets. As she passed through a p.-.rt of Broadway, threading her way along, when near the; corner of Canal street,. she was jostled almost off the walk) so much so, that one foot passed over the curb stone. Casting her byes down, she saw a small blue morocco wallet, with a steel clasp, lying in the gutter, which she stooped towards, and picked up, putting it in her woik basket. No one perceived her; or if they did, supposed it was something which she had dropped herself, and she was soon again moving along the crowded walk. ,. ' Otfreaehing home, Ellen communicated the circumstance of finding the walletf, to her mother, taking it from herhasket arid handing it to her. t ,f j Mrs. Stewart unclasped the pocket book rnidas- surprised to-fee each apartment coniaineu . ums. . . aiL.vnj:jvae uvo one thousand dollar bills; in another several five hundreds, and fiftiesthe whole amounting to Ten Thousand Dollars, in the wallet. - Such a large sum of money thus acci dentally falling into their hands, ''created any other, sentiment than that of pleasure to Mrs. Stewart. Eilen, no less surprised lhan. her mother, eaw the valuable, bills the wallet contained, and for the instant, mentally wished she was the owner. Such a feeliug however, was momentary; and she rejoiced that it would lw iu her power to

lestore to some one their lost treasure she had found. They examined the large bills, and found the iivitial letters, "A. M." on all of them. No other papers were in the wallet but the bann bihs, and nothing further gave a clue as to whom the property belonged. Con

jecture of the owner was fruitless; and it was resolved to let the matter rest until the next morning, when probably the public prints would announce who the loser was; as it could not be expected that any one losing so large a sum, would fail to advertise it. . That night, Mrs. Stewart and her daughter eat their homely meal with conscious feeling of " honesty. It was in their power to retain a treasure, sufficient to put them in a state of competency. The hand of poverty w3 gripping them, it was true, but no sordid feeling entered their bosoms. The prayer of Mrs. Stewart and Ellen, as they kneeled by the family altar, and invoked the Disposer of all things wa3. that He would spare their lives to restore to the rigtful cwner, the treasure that had fallen into their hands; and while their ardent petitions wero put forth to their Heavenly Father, for a continuance of his blessing towards them, they murmured not, that penury wa3 their lot; putting their trust in Him, to guide and protect them in their journey of life. The next morning, Ellen awoke with a violent pain in her head. She however, forbote to complain, but assisfsd her mother, and finished the binding of two or three pair of shoes, which she had pursuaded her to leave overnight unfinished; and towards 9 o'clock, almost sick in body, and depressed in spirits, started for the Blondhouse to finish tho wedding finery of Miss Blond. Jane met her at the door, and accompanied her to their roon. She looked sad and thoughtful and appeared out of spirits; but seeing Ellen's melancholy air, rallied her looks, which Ellen briefly explained, j by atributiog her appearance to the headache she was experiencing. Miss Blond had as sympathetic and benevolent a heart as o'er beat in lovely woman's bosom. Sho knew somo of the trials which the mother of Ellen had under gone, and had interested herself to ascertain as much as possible, respecting the situation of Ellen and her mother. She gathered but little, however, for uncomplaining Mrs. Stewart and her daughter kept their troubles and privations to themselves as much as they could; so that few who interested themselves about them knew how much cramped they were to get along. Jane had learned that appearance of Ellen, knew from her conversation that she had advantages of no ordinary cast, and had seen better days. She therefore strove to treat her friendly and affectionately. All this was not lst to Ellen; her S3nistivo heart felt the most trivial kindness evinced towards her, and she returned in mutual feeling, a kindred office back. From what she learned, Jane wished to assist her, yet forbore to pain her sensiive feelings by any act abrupt. 'Come, Elleu" said she, "banish your melancholy looks, and dres& your face in smiles, as I intend to do. We shall have company shortly, 1 expect Augustus and his sister every moment" Ellen had command enough over her feelings, and though her head and heart ached, resolved to appear cheerful. She had much rather have been alone, and indulged the natural current of her feelings, but too well acquainted with civility and courtesy, to follow so uncivil a bent in her inclination, she brushed an unbiddern tear from hei dark expressive eyes, and looked in smiles as Jane replied, "I am aware, my dear Miss Blond, that I repesentthis morn ing a Miss Doleful, but will endaeavor to appear as I should." "There, there! I knew Richard would be himself aain I" laughingly excaimed Jane "O Ellen! what creatures of sympathy we are; I have had the blues and tho dolefuls all the morning, and you must pardon me if I hare communicaed the hateful con tagion to you, but Augusus, when ho left here last evening, hurried away and appeared sad, but was to call early to-day. Something sudden clouded his brow, and he whis pered to his sist; r, who also in an seemed to partake of his feelings, ard instant seemed to parta rather hastened his departure; and I, sim pleton, have been brooding all the night and morning, in vam lmarnninjis of the cause." A thought for an instantflashed through the mind .of Ellen, as .she replied, "per haps he mty h?.ve thought of some urgent business that it was necessary for him to transact; which in his hurry to see you, might have banished from his mind." Weih, perhaps he might, and if so, . I hope he has transacted it, and will hasten along soon, replied Jane. Or he might, continued Eilend thought his vjsit of sufficient'-' length to shorten it unintentionally nbropt. Oh, yes, answered Jane, there: are a thousand things' that might bo surmised; but do you not, think, Ellen that many of our little troubles. are imaginary? ' . ; I cannot say- but some of 'them are, returned Ellen, but .in most cases, we can soon define ,the real from, the imaginary, and a sigh involuntarily escaped frpm her, as the thought of her own and her mother's troubles crossed Jier mind. '' ': ; It , was heard by Jane andT looking playlully at her, she exclaimed, come dear Ellen, no sighing smiles and cheerfulness must.now- be the order of the day. '-"An old proverd saye the 'darkest hour is just before light.' ;" ' ; That iflay be, replied Ellen, faintly smiling, but the day: light may reveal woe and wretchedness to the sight. t .; And dissipate it likewise, said Jane,But hark, "here comes the absentees. I hear Augustus' voice, and away she flew down the stairs to. meet him, ; . Ellen sat a few moments .absorbed in her own thoughts. The largo sum of money she had found tho day previous was!

continually in her mind, and sho longed to get hold of one of tho morning papers, to see if it was not advertized. In a fow moments she heard voices on the stairs, and in an instant after. Jane entered the room followed by Mr. M. His faco looked long nnd sombre, and with an evident forced smile, he passed the compliments of the morning to Ellen, and seated himself by the window. Jane had a newspaper in her hand, which she was hurriedly glancing over. In a moment or two, she turned to Augustus and said, Oh, you will find it again so much She was proceeding when Ellen, trembling from instant feelings caused by remarks of Jane, looked up, her countenance expressixe of intense interest, and exclaimed without thinking, what is it? a wallet lost? Augustus and Jane in one breath, answered yes, and said, have you heard anything of H? and their countenances suddenly beamed with hopi.' I have, replied Ellen, rising and taking the paper from the hand of Jane, read an advertisement of "Lost," describing the wallet she had found, and the amount it contained giving the denomination of the bills, and signed Augustus Minturn. It is the same exclaimed she, I have found

it! I have found it! and with .joy beaming upon her face, she described the spot where she had picked up tho wallet. On finding that his money was safe, it would be difficult to describe the feelings cf Mr. Minturn. He rose and cordially took the hand of Ellen, and congratulated himself that his lost property had fallen into the hands of one, of whom he might recover it; and Jane beside herself with joy, threw both arms around her neck, and kissed her, calling her the daylight that had dissipated the clouds of sorrow that had pervaded Augustus for the last twelve hours. Accompanied by Mr. Minturn and Jane for they would not permit her to go alone, Ellen went to her mother's to restore the wallet and contents. It was delivered to him by Mrs. Stewart. Mr. Minturn examined the amount, and finding that all was correct, after a few passing remarks by way of thanks took leave of the mother and and daughter, simply saying that he should embrace another occasion to see Miss Stewart, when, with Jane hanging on his arm they departed. Mrs. Stewart nor Ellen, neither felt that they weie entitled to any reward for returning to its rightful ownar, the money which had been found; but rather rejoiced that it had fallen to their lot to cause gladness to pervade the bosom of any one, who had been unfortunate. The sense of honesty and right, rose above any selfish feelings of exacting pay for doing their duty; and now that it was restored, the circumstance of tho finding of tho wallet was scarce thought of by them again that day. In tho afternoon Ellen went to tli6 Blond house to array the bride, as the wedding was to take place that evening. She found an addition to the visitors Mr. Minturn's brother George had just arrived from Boston to attend the nuptials. He was a noble looking man unmarried, and his sister that was to be had just been rallying him on his bachelorhood when Ellen a rived. As .she passed up stairs, George caught a glimpse of her fine graceful form, and was so lavish in his prai3e,that Jane bid him beware how he encountered the face of Ellen, if a glance of he. passing form so enraptured him. He asserted, however, that he was proof against any face and eyes; but acknowledge that Miss Stewart's movements pleased him. Towards evening, Ellen having completed all that was wished of her in the dressing o f the bride. put on her things and vra.3 about ffoin?, when Jane requested hei to stop, until she had paid her; and leaving the room soon after returned and presented her with ten dollars. Ellen modestly declined .receiving so large a sum for her labor, but Jane, shutting her hand on the money, insisted on her keeping it, when she reluctantly complied. Jut as the was rising again to depart, Mr. Minturn entered the room, and laughingly threw into her lap a pair of silk gloves, pleasantly telling her he gave them as a wedding present. Ellen saw they were small for her hand, but hastily rolled them up, and amiljng her thanks, wished them a happy wedding, and immediately took her leave. As Ellen went along home, she resolved in her mind what could he done for the morrow to pay tho pressing demands against her mother. She was satisfied that the skinflint of a landlord, to wh.im they owod the rent, would not he put off longer. Two quarter's rent was due, amounting to fifty dollars, and a third was running on. The whole of their hoarded earnings.including the ten dollars she had received from Miss Blond, amounted to only thirty, leaving twenty dollars deficient. This sum looked like a mountain. They had soared article after article of furniture, till little of "value remained. Theirscanty wardrobe was only barelv sufficient to keep then- appearance decnet. The thought of sacrificing her teeth, and her hair, of! both of which, few females could boast of any more beautiful of the former, more pearly, or of the latter, ä more rich and' luxuriant head. There was, however, inhor poscssion yet, one trinket that they had forboro to dispose of; it was a little gold locket in the shape of a hart, containing some of her father's hair. This locket he had circn her as a birth-dav present, and with her own hand at the time, she clipped frem his head a lock of his hair, which she had braided, and placed within it the form of the initials of his name. To part with this, she could not for a instant think of, yet the rent money must be raised, aud that too at any sacrifice. With such feelings' as the above, Ellen reached the dwelling of her mother, and after entering, threw the wedding present of silk gloves sho - had received,; into her .mother's lap, as mentioned iu the commencement of our talc. - i-:. For. a. lonir" time Ellen - held her -mother'. In her embrace "until, Mrs. Stewart jrentlr discmrajred her arms from around her neck, wiped the tears from her check, composing herself, and soothing her by telling her to be of good cheer,- for:'God never yet forsook those who put their trust in him," adding "we know not what a dav bring forth. ' '" '.:;. : ( See next page for conclusion.) ; ; . ; Later from Mexico. Advices from Vera Cruz to the 31st ult. - state that the Constitutional Government had paid, the French claims in full, out of the customs receipts. The whole amount-was . about 8140,000. This has been received by ."Mr. Gubriac,.the Fronch Minister, who, it was feared, would misappropriate it, as he had failed to distribute it in the manner agreed upon in the Convention. . , It was. believed he would invest it in a private enierpriso with Miramon. The French residents are indignant at his course. , .- ' , ... ,

Thcttrcat Reaction.

The unmistakable manifestations from all parts of the country of the change in public opinion in favor of the democratic party and its principles have aroused the 'opposition to the necessity of renewed efforts to check the'onward progress of the setting in tide whose continued flow bids fair to leave them in the position of c camp of 'leaders without followers. Hence the confusion and fluttering exhibited by the opponents of the present Administration, and of the true party of the people, whom it so faithfully and ably represents. There is not a single issue remaining of those which have been raised in the past or present upon which the caurse of the domocratic party has not been triumphantly sustained by the verdict of the peonle. It seems to be admitted hv th 'onnneilinn that nnnn thnnhl iccnoa nnrl Same ' that they raised to mislead and misguide the masses no further dependence can be placed. Tho mystery of 'know-nothingism' has been exposed, and its power effectually destroyed. As a national political party it cannot be considered as having an existence Tho sudden ri.e and more suddeu fall ot this faction, whose objects and aims, if they had been successfully carried out aud attained, infallibly would have destroyed the true, intent, spirit, and meaning of the doctrines promulgated in the Declaration of Independence and the provisions of the Constitution of the United States, ought to be a warning to all good and well-meaning men not rashly to enter into and embrace any new 'isms' which the invention or desperation of the opposition may bring forth. Let such men bear in mind how many ol them were deceived and led astray not only from sound political principles, bat even to a departure from Christian charity, in the support of this pestilent faction in us early and palmy davs. How many men are there who, when they sa or read of Catholic churches iriven to the O flames in the broad light of day in a populous and theretofore peaceable city, and its streets dyed with the blood of its citizens, regrcted from, their inmost hearts ever having countenanced an 'ism' productive of such results? And yet it is but too true that there were men so carried away by religious bigotry and intoleiance that such outrages, if not receiving their public commendation, -were silently approved of. No'. 60, however, with the democratic parly and the people at targe. To them the protection of "civil and religious liberty" is an imperative duty enjoined by our institutiouns and principls of government, which they are bound to adhere to and support under all circumstances and against all assailants, without distinction, no matter whether they present themselves in the shape of an armed mob, or in the character of political zealots or clerical bigots and fanatics. It is. unfortunately, the error of many well-meaning but impulsive dispositions to embrace with ardor, and without deliberation on the consequences to which it may lead, any new "ism" or political dogma which the opponets of the democrat party may devise to interest and attract tho support of the paople. Xo socner is one of their schemes exposed and defeated and . laid a.side by them, like the cast-off pices of a theatre, than some new one is started with - tho hope that it will prove more attractive aud drew new dupes to their support. The great masses of the people are, however, too intelligent to be imposed upon by the repetition of these juggleries, which have become as stale as the ordinary tricks of a common mountebank. It was not, however, .alone in the exploded know-nothing excitement that religious bigotry, intolerance, and assumption have manifested themselves in the political concerns of the day. Much to the regret and dissatisfaction of the great mass of the Christian community of ail denominations. ! it is a fixd fact that in some portions of j the Union those who profess to have devoted themselves to the trachin? of the trospel of Christ have descended from their higl Christ have descended from their high evocation to enter again the arena of politics, where, by their one-ideai.sm, they do but Contribute to promote discord and enmity among men, instead of adheiing, as they should do, to their vocation to preach "good will and peace among men on earth." We refer, of course, lo the interference of those who have assumed clerical functions in the matter of what is termed the slavery or abolition question, which is nothing more nor less than the Vism" that the democratic party, and all true believes inj and suppor ters of, our Constitution and Government will have lo meet and conquer in the campaign of 1860. That stich will bo the result, no one at all familiar with the 'signs of the times" can entertain a doubt. It is not our desire nor intention to give advice to thoso' who occupy pulpits; but it is one of the undeniable causes of the increased popularity of democratic principles and measures that many thinking men and practical Christians have arrived at the conviction that clerical teachers in policäl affairs are' unsafe guides, and out, of their proper element when they assumed live province ani work of the political prop agandist.. How these revererd gentlemen 'can 'reconcile it to their conscience and vows as teachers of religion; to actively enter oil a canv'ass which, if successful, : would overthrow the fair. fabric of our institutions and destroy the liberties we now enjoy, we know rrrot--secured as they were to us. by .the bloody and treasure and wisdom.of our forefathers. . We except, and hope, and know, that the great majority of Christian mio-r isiers, like the larger proportion of theif congregations,1 are opposed to the abuse o clerical ability and position to the propagation of ''isms", and schemes the tendency and effect , of, which is to make discord among brethen, promote disunion, overthiow the provisions and compromises of the Constitution, and render one of the fairest, portion of our' glorious Union a second St. Domingo I he "sober second

thaurrhtof the p-pteV is fully awakened toj'mb!e m tho entry. Ijistdrnp it!'

the incongruity of having thier churches and prayer-meetings perverted from their appropriate use the worship of tho Almightyto bo made the forum for the dissemination of more than questionable political polemics. The result of the doctrines of fanatical abolitionism, if they could be carried out, would be as destructive to the Union and as injurious to true liberty and the constitutional guarantees of the freedom of the people of the United States as would have been tho triumph ot the know-nothings.

Genera I Sain. Houston' Appeal to the Ladies. In one of his speeches, while canvassing Texas in his capacity of independent can didate for governor, General Houston had Ior : for a portion of his auditory a fine collecÜOn of females. Ihey rho do not fully appreciate the many excellent traits in the gallant old soldier and statesman's character would hardly expect to hear him declaim such beautiful and ennobling sentiments as are contained in this eloquent extract. Xo wonder he is a favorite ot the gentler sex. and no wonder that he is the Governor elect of that wide-spread and thrifty young State: Ladies, I kuow that politics are always uninteresting to you, yet I believe you havo in their general result an abiding" interest. It is always a gratification to me to behold my fair countrywomen in assemblages of this kind. It is a guarantee that their hus bands and fathers and brothers are men of intelligence and refinement, who appreciate their mental capacities, and desire their countenance in their undertakings. Your presence exercises a calming influence upon thos-s antagonisms which are too often engendered in the heat of political contests. All parties desire your approving smile, and therefore all are encouraged by your presence. I know that in the direct ,, i administration of political aftairsyou have no ;v i i ... . snare; um yet, reigning as you no, supreme in the realm of love, your influence often controls the destiny of nations. Woman's love is the great lever which arouses man to action. The general, as he plans his strategic combinations which are to insure victory, looks forward to a recompense dearer than the laurels upon his brow; the soldier, as he trudges along on the weary march, or mingles in the scenes of the battle-field, even with death around him, forgets awhile the carnagr and turns his thoughts to the fond girl he left behind him; the mariner, tsmpest-tcssed, driven by rude waves, sings merrily aloft as he . thinks of the cottage by the shore, where his wife and dear ones await him; tl e statesman, as ho devises, amid deep and pai.iful thought, plans of government which are to tell upon his own and his country's fame, never loses sight of the joys which await him when cabinet councils are over, as ho enters the portals of home; the sentinel, as lu paces his weary watch, loves the moonlight tramp, that he may look beneath its rays at the dear momenta of a mother's or a sister's love. Over man, in all his relationships, the influence of woman hangs like a charm. -Deprive us of your influence, which dignifies us and stimulates us to noble deeds, and we become worse than barbarians. Let it be ours, and we can brave the cannon's mouth or face danger in ten thousand forms. You stimulate all tint is good. You check in us ignoble purposes. You have also an important influence upon posterity. Tlie early impressions which the child receives from you, outlive all the wisdom of latter days. Sagos may reason and philosophers ri3y teach, but the voice which wo heard "n infancy will ever come to onr ears, bearing a mother's words and a mother's counsels. Continue to ir.stil into your children virture and patriotism. Imbue them with proper veneration for the fathers of liberty. 1L?arn, tn5ra lo ve their country and to ,ab .for lt3' as lhe ?r,Mt n.(l f the,r ouion. iem prouuiy maintain our lnsVtut,cns- 1 "'t hcm 10 deeds of lhe,r cestors. Wake these their escutch eon, anu uid them nanii it down to their children as free from stain as it came to them. Do this, ladies, and your inrlneneo will net be lost in the future. In the language of the poet, it vill still be saiJ: Woman is lovely to the sight. As gentle as the due of even As bright as morning's earliest light, O O O And fpotless as the snows of heaven. Immortality. How beautiful the following gem from the pen of Prentice, and how happy tlue heart that can see those beauties as he portrays them: "Why is it that the rainbow and the cloud come over tts with a beauty that is not fcf earth and then pass away, and lcve us to muse on their faded loveliness? . Why is it that the. stars which hold their nightly festival around tho midnight throne' aro placed above the reach cf our limited faculties forever mocking us with their unapproachable glory? And why is it that the bright forms of human beauty are present; ed' to our view, and then takeu from us, having the thonsand streams of affection to flow back in Alpine torrents upon tho heart? We are bora for higher destiny then on earth. There is a realm where. the rainbow never fades; were the stars will be set before us like ' islands that slumber on the ocean, and where the beautful being that passes before uslikc a meteor.will stay in our presence forever, . &T&r bachelor friend of ours passing ip Etreet yesterday, picked tp a thimble. Ho stood for a moment meditating on tho probable owner, when pressing it to his lips said, "O that, this were the fair lips of the weaiy. ' ' . Just as he had finished, a big, fat, ugly black wench looked out of. an upper win dow, and paid, . 'Boss, jis pleas frow dat