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THE FLOOD.


FOR THE NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER
The theory of the food propounded by correspondent
in late number of the Intelligencer is novelty but
an old theory newly set out.
Its originator so far my reading goes was Mr.
IRA HILL, in tractate the "Antiques of America,
printed in Hagerstown in 1881. Vd. ch ; pp II, H.
1t will there be found in very similar and equally glowing
language His theory did not like the Newtonian theory
Of the stars account for all the phenomena and 9TH
erwise encountered with many difficulties. But it must
be said in apology for Mr. HILL that the science Of geolo
gy f it yet be called science then in very
backward sate and he also suffered much from the ef
fects of whiskey, of which he ultimately died, in the
Baltimore almshouse, ten fifteen years ago. 1t
ought however, to be further added to Mr.. Hills credit
that being by profession teacher he DESTROYS Of
being useful to his younger associates in the amhouse
whom he instructed in geography by Of maps
structed the ground especially map of the State
of Maryland, making toerabe imitation Of nature SO
far the Potomac river concerned, by of
pump But this map, in his theory of the food,
the water up hill from his Chesapeake toward his
Alleghanies.
Respectfully, your obedient servant SCIENTIA.
SHEPHERDsrowY Va.
p s. 1t is instructive observe how the rs Of specu
laton in one age become strong enough to turn the
mills of succeeding age.
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WASHINGTON.
"Liberty and Union, now aid forever, one and
inseDarabiev
SATURDAY, OCTOBER IS, 1854.

We are gratifed to learn from the "Union
that " the health of President PIERCE, which has
been feeble for some time, has greatly improved"
Judge CAMPBELL, Postmaster General, and Mr..
McCLELLAND, Secretary of the Interior, have re-
turned from their brief business visit to the North,
and are now at their posts.
Mr.. Secretary GUTHRIE, of the Treasury Depart
ment, had the misfortune to meet with an accident
on his visit to Louisville, which has unexpectedly
detained him in that city The subjoned paragraph,
copied from the " Globe" of last evening, explains
the nature of the accident:
Mr.. GUTHRIE left here about three weeks age for
Louisville, Kentucky, expecting to be absent only about
ten days. two weeks at furhest. We learn that on
his wayne did not learn where-a wheel of in
which he passenger broke and side Of the
dragged about mile before the engineer aware
of ii and stopped the train None of the passengers
thought to be seriously injured nothing about the
cident was published. When Mr.. Guthrie arrived n
Louisville it found that he good deal bruised
had considerable fever and his physician advised him tc
60 to bed and stay there for week letter
from Louisville states that he had been in bed eight day.
the 22d instant and that his physician thinks it pru
dent him TO leave there in less than eight day.
from that time He is therefore, not expected here
til the last Of next week"
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The reader who commences cannot fail to 60
through the manly and vigorous defence Of the
military character and conduct of Gen. HARRI-
SON, made by Col. CHARLES s. ToDD, of Kentucky,
who himself shared many of the tolls and perls of
the campaigns to which he refers and who speaks
from personal observation of some Of the prominent
events Of the arduous campaigns in the Northwest.
We give space to the review of Col. TODD with
greatpeasure, having read it with an interest Sc
eond only to that felt when the incidents referred
to first transmitted to the public through our
columns, forty years ago.
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LAKE MoNsrER-A movement in the waters of our bay
one day last week created quite excitement for the
time being among those who Witnessed it, We are told
by an eyewitness that monster Of serpentne FORM from
thirty forty feet in length distinctly to move
about in the water with agility equal to that Of the
most expert of the inny tribe. We also told that
several Of our fishermen have long been impressed with
the dea from actual observation Of the existence Of
imaginary monster in the Of the lake On
casion distance of only about ten rods his snake
ship was exhibiting length of over fifty feet and
body of more than foot through They represent the
unknown as capable great rapidly Of under
water having on more than occasion suddenly dsap
peared and in an almost incredibly short time risen to
the surface Of the water from quarter to half mile
distant We understand Barnam has been consulted and
offers reward Of ten dollars foot in length over ten
feet for its capture, dead or alive.-Dun Journal
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knowledge Of their language. Indeed an Esquimaux
drawing Of Committee Bay beginning at Cape Chapman,
might have been mistaken for of all the space within
Prince Regents Inlet. l6s
at would from the great drifting Of the ice,
tced by Capt Sir John Ross that there must be- at times
at least much open water towards the bottom Of the
Gulf An attempt should be made to reach this by both
its eastern and western shores thorough examination
Of these shores of the intermediate ice, and Of Commit
tee Bay, would, it appears to me- be much more likely
to lead to the discovery Of Franklin than examination
of any of the points which the public attention is
now directed.
'sThe officer selected for the command Of expedition
for this purpose should be provided with materials for
the construction of boats and sedges for the Transports
ton Of the and necessary provisions in the not
improbable event Of being compelled to abandon his ships
He should also be assured Of the cooperation of the
Hudsons Bay Company for their relief necessary and
for the assistance which would be required in returning
by RepuIse Bay Montreal Island, by the south
to Wager river, perhaps Chesterfield Inlet
in which latter direction it is supposed there is much
open water"
How poignant now must be the regret that some
of the leading parties not directed to enter
Prince Regents Inlet and look into the Gull
of Boothia
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PROPOSED REPEAL or DUTY on FOREIGN CoAL-A pc
ton to Congress for the repeal of the duty foreign
coal has been placed in the Boston Merchants Exchange
and has already received large number of signatures
The following is the language of the petition addressed
ts the Senate and House of Representatives of the United
States
"The undersigned people Of the United States and
sdents Of Boston, in the State of Massachusetts, respect
fully petition your honorable bodies to repeal all duties
existing by law upon the introduction Of foreign
Goals.
Recent action Of the most prominent coal operators
in the country has demonstrated the mproprety Of fur
Their protection Of interest abundanty able to take
Of ITSELF and your petitioners represent that an i'm.
mediate repeal Of the existing burdensome National Coal
Tax would be hailed with satisfaction by every class Of
the community not directly interested in speculative
bination to raise the price Of COAL
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The NEXT CAMpAIGN.-Th British Govern.
ment is already making arrangements for the next
campaign. The Dublin Daily Express says that
early in March the 18th, the 51st, the 54th, the
seth, the Goth, the I'D and the S0th, the SD the
Goth, and the oath regiments will be in England,
and prepared to proceed to the Baltic. 1t would
thus appear that long struggle is anticipated The
cost in the end will be immense, and unless the
Allies should be discounted an effort will no doubt
be made to obtain restitution from the Gar. Such
is already the sentiment of large portion Of the
people Of England and France.
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THE LENNON SLAVE CASE.

Almost every reader recoects the case Of jonathan
LENNON, of Virginia. who, about two years ago, took
family Of slaves with him to New York. for the purpose Of
embarkng with them for Texas where he intended to
side Information of the presence of Lennon in the city
of New York with his slaves was given by Louis Ma
poeon acoored man, and the slaves taken before
Judge PAINE, of the Superior Court writ Of habeas
corpus. The slaves were declared to be free under
statute of the State and sent off Canada under
the direction of the philanthropiss Some citizens Of
New York. however made up the value Of the slaves to
Mr.. Lennon, and he returned to Virginia.
This created much excitement in the State Of Virginia.
as Mr.. Lennon had attempted to introduce slaves
into New York. but traveller through il
The Legislature authorized the Governor institute pro-
per proceedings appeal from Judge Paines decision
and the Attorney General argue the case
and to carry through the several Courts up the SUI
preme Court of the United States if necessary.
In accordance with these resolutions says the Even
ing Post the State Of Virginia proceeded with the
writ Of crordr sued out and the case was carried
from the Superior to the Supreme Court The question
then arose rs to whether the appellant must give security
for costs Decision that he must. Appeal TO General
Term and decision affirmed The official bond of the State
Of Virginia security for the costs The secur
y objected to and rejected by the Court because given by
o non resident.
"This brings up the present tima In the place
Of the rejected security bond has been given by the
attorneys of Mr.. Lennon"
The win probably for argument before
the General Term Of the Supreme Court November
Mr. Lapaugh for the appellant, (nominally Mr. Lennon,
actually the State Of Virginia. will be assisted by the
Attorney General Of Virginia. Mr.. Culver, under
stand viii probably be assisted by Ogden Hoffman, Esq,
Attorney General of this State Whichever way the
is decided it win be carried up the Court Of Appeals,
and without doubt eventually the Supreme Court Of
| the United States.
I'VE understand that the State of Virginia. success
full intends applying the Legislature of this State to
be reimbursed for their expenses If unsuccessful then
they viii attempt the passage of special act through
Congress to be paid out of the National Treasury"
The decision in this will be looked for with much
interest Some gentlemen learned in the law feel very
sanguine that the Supreme Court Of the United States
will declare the seizure and liberation Of the slaves under
| the circumstances, to be Illegal.
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The City Courts of New York are doing large BUSH
ness in the naturalization line and will continue to do
until within ten days of the election The law is, that In
order at ensuing election papers must not be
taken out within that period Hence, the time now is
short the politicians active drumming up the forces
The Known Nothing movement has had the effect to
increase the application for naturalization papers much
beyond the ordinary number Tammany is doing big
business in this way and the other party organi
cations Papers furnished to voters by this means
without costing them copper.--Bahimore American.
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SAD CALAMIrY.-The following letter, copied from the
Augusta Sentinel, gives the particulars Of sad Gala
nifty which alluded to in paper of yesterday:
MARION, (ALA.) Der. 16, 1854.
am sorry to inform you Of very sad occurrence
which took place here last Sunday night about twelve
o'clock; that u.s. the burning down of Howard College
There sleeping the time, in the third and fourth
stories Of the building about twentysix twenty eight
young and two negro men, all of whom were re-
qured to jump from the windows, distance of from
thirty to forty feet to the ground below and horrible
to tell, twenty-five Of the number manged in
frightfu manner and some less. have just
come in from visit to them with my very heart sick
Some of the boys burnt very badly, in addition to
other injuries. Our town is in mourning and looks
gloomy enough. learned few moments since that
Of the black dead he rushed down through the
flames to the door, Two three Of the boys are expect
ed to de- the will probably There is how
ever knowing exactly the extent of their injuries.
trust all things are better than think The col
lege building with every thing in it, in ruins Nothing
saved, as understand.
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ANOTHER COLLISION AT SEA.-The steamer " Sarah
Sands arrived at Portland the oath instant She left
Liverpool the Ith and immediately after entering the
channel she in collision with the Cunard steamer
I" Kanark," bound from Liverpool to Constantinople
which caused much damage the upper works. spars
and rigging of the Kanark compel her to put back
to Liverpool The Sarah Sands received injury in her
cutwater spars, and rigging At the time of this ACCT
dent both ships in the of dschargng the pilots
and the collision occurred by the Kanark swinging round
while lying to.
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81 ALABAMA FINANcEs.-We find in the Mont
gomery Journal the reports of the Comptroller and
the Treasurer of Alabama, giving account of the
receipts and disbursements of the State Treasury fol-
the year ending 50th September, 1854
The report of the Comptroller shows the total
receipts to be s1S61 lbs, in which is included the
balance from the prior year of s1,236,069. The
receipts from the tax assessments of 1853 were
S549,890; from common school fund 62,026
The disbursements were 81, 046, 293, including
100000 to the Mobile and Ohio Railroad Com
pany thus making the actual expenditures s646, 293
among which is the sum Of S29,0S1 for the Insane
Asylum and S74, AL for interest on the sixteenth
section fund.
The report of the Treasurer shows balance in
the Treasury of SS20276
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THE LEGISLATURE.
The Democratic Union says that the political
plexion of the next Legislature do not think be
determined until after the members assemble Harris
burg There appears to be opposition majority in the
House and joint ballot but whether 1t will be rcla-
Die majority oil questions remains to be ascertained
The opposition majority in the House is quite large In
the Senate parties nearly tied
PRoHIBIToRY LIQUOR LAW.
For the law 15s,342, against it 16S,5l0; majority
against the measure, 516s Thrty-six counties gave
majortes for the law and twenty seven against it.
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SCMOOL BOOKS Of every description, for sale low by
~ FRANcK TAYLOR, Penn. ay between 9th and Al st.
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PENNSYLVANIA.

The official returns Of the late election show th,
following results:
Z FOR GOVERNOR.
James Pollock, (Whg) .............-......204,00 S
William Bigler, Dem. )......."........l67,0 0l
Pollock's majority ............. ,0O7
JUDGE OF SUPREME COURT.
J. S. Black, Dem. ......................167,0
" Daniel Msf6myser, (Whig). 1851
David Baird, w. and N)................120,5
Blacks majority over Baird. Ala
CANAL COMMISSIONER.
Henry s. Mott Dem. ,074
George Darsie, (Whig).. S3,SSl
Motifs majority ......................1e0,743
Plymouth banner. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1852-1855, 1854-12-07
Guardian Sale of Land,

DURSUANT TO an order OF the Common
4 Pleas Court, Will offer at private sale
the north half Of the south east quarter Of sec
ton seven, in township 80 north, of range ;
east, about five miles east of Plymo ,th, Ind.
Thirty acres improved, good log house and
barn, orchard, well and other good improve
mentS.
s'a:s.ss.-ore fourth cash down, tie bal
ance in one. two and three years, cured by
notes and mortgage on the lani, waving val
nation laws and drawing interest. Title good.
Belongs TO the heirs of Adam Hindle deceased
and sold subject to the order OF the cou t.
GEORGE IIINDLE Guard n.
Nov ., 1851. 1878.
Plymouth banner. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1852-1855, 1854-12-07
Taxes for Is 5 4

THE undersigned Treas urer OF Marshall co;In-
" Indiana hereby informs taxpayers that the
per cent. on each Sl00 valuation of taxable
property for State purposes fifteen cents; and
two cents sinking iund, and hty cents eli each
poll: on each 500 valuation of taxable property
Tor comfy purposes thirty cents, and on
each poll fifty MS.
The following taxes were assessed by the
Township Trustees, tc-yvi.:
Union Township, road tax one cent on each
acre of taxable land; Township and school tax,
Twenty-Five cen each poll.
Center Township, twenty cents on the 500
Walt alton for 20 ld purposes, and fife en- cents
for township aud school purposes.
Greene Township thirty-iivc cents on each
500, and thirty cents each poll for school
purposes ten cents on each 500 for township
purposes, and one cent on the acre for road
purposes
bourbon Township, Is cents on each 500
fcr township purposes, and cts. IN each acre
for road purposes.
Tippccanoe, the same IN b ur',on.
German; twenty cents on e ich $780, FOX town
ship expenses and road purposes, thirty cents
on each 500 for school purposes ard one and
three iourths cents ON the acre for road purposes.
North Township, fifteen cents for township
purposes, twelve cents Oh the SlC0. and ten
cents on each poll for school purposes III 80 oi.v
cent on each acre for road purposes.
Polk Township, p cents on the 500, for
scl,":::ii urposes ana 10 cents for township and
cent ON each acre for road purposes.
Franklin Township. 90 cents township, 10
cents school ON each $780,
West Township, 10 cents for school, 10 cents
for township. and cents for road purposes OH
each $l00 valuation olreal and personal prop
erty in said township.
And hereby give notice that according 10
law, shall in person or by Deputy attend at
the usual places of holding elections in each of
the several Townships, OH the days specified
below, for the purpose ofr"cciving the taxes Tor
the current year from such taxpayers as prefer
Plymouth banner. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1852-1855, 1854-12-07
The State Of tudiaua,
Marshall CoKTHrV &C.

4 pursuance of an orier made 10y ih- C,-,l-
Emon Pleas Court Of MTsliali County al ;sc
Oct term. 1854 will q er for sale IN 4 We
from date. the following real cs;a'c b orein
20 the estate of John McFarlin deceased 10. ~ +.
the undivided one half of a piece &C land and
Improvements, lying in the South east part &C
Lot No III IN The town Of plvn lih. bound 4
as follows-Reginning at The South east corner
OF SAID lot and running North Is feet on n chit
gan Street, thence West so feet. thence Sou.h
IL feet 10 The South line OF lot l77,thence east
50 feet to the place ofbeginning.
Terms OF Sale. cash.
WARREN TAYLOR. Adrn'r.
Oct Goth, 1854. ser
Plymouth banner. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1852-1855, 1854-12-07
Ss0sp Of INDIANA.
eRsGrs36gEg County. IS.
Sarah Stephens
VS.. For Dovorce.

Sarah Stephens
VS.. For Dovorce.
Charles p. StephenS>
e & 7 HERE'S at the August term OF the
w Marshall Circuit Court, 1851, the fcl-
lowing proceedings were had in the foregoing
entitled cause, to-wit:
Now comes the complainant by counsel. and
it appearing by the return of the Sheriff en-
dorsed on the process heretofore issued in this
behalf, that process was not served upon said
defendant; and 1t further appearing by said
Sheriff s return that said defendant is a on
resident of the Stale of Indiana. 1t IS there
fore ordered by :he court that notice Of tie ill
ing and tendency OF sal petition lie given TO
said deendanh by publication Tor Lree wee ks
successfully, more tn n thirty days prior 10 Tx
first day of the ne t term of this court, in the
Plymouth Banner. weekly newspaper OF gen
eial circulation, printed and published IN said
county, notifying him to appear and plead, au-
Swer or demur 10 said petition, on or before
the calling o. said cause Mt the next term of
this court, and that in default thereof he mat
tiers and things therein contained Will be taken
IS con 'eSSe has against him; and this cause is
cOntln ed.
A;test-R. CORBALEY OK.
now, 1901 1913.
Plymouth banner. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1852-1855, 1854-12-07

And in my Office in Plymouth Friday '' II
where may be found at all times thereafter
according to law.
Tax payers will please take notice that the
new collection laws ale stringent in their
character as to compel the Treasurer to crllect
taxes by levy and sale ofprop.riy if they are
not promptly paid. II is, therefore. necessary
that every one sees that his taxes are paid before
the third Monday of March next, and thus pre-
vent this unpleasant and expensive duty from
devolving on me. Taxpayers will please pre-
pare themselves to make their own change and
thus confer special favor on me.
JOSEPH EVANS, T. NJ. C.
Oct 10, 1854. 3lt6
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NorTTTCE

10 William h. Horton, Thomas Wise, ard
Daniel Bortz owners of soufb east ouar,er Of
section II Township 80 north, of range east.
south west quarter OF section Township 81
range east, and north half Of the south west
quarter oil section 50 township s. north, OF
range east. 1t hrs become necessary 10 con-
struct bitches across the above described lands.
IN ditching the Swamp Lands, and al any tire
l Will be ready to arrange the damage a. the
law directs.
SAMUEL McDONALD.
Swamp Land or'r.
Oct. 26 1885, s5.s
Plymouth banner. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1852-1855, 1854-12-07

T VIE undersigned is suthorizedto sell Lots
4 No. 237 and 22S in Plymouth. Asa n
acres adjoining The Fest par. Of town, az
few rods Fast of the Peru & Chicago RalIseaG.
together with out-l0ts Nos - -, "a anG =
connecting with the 20 acre tract.
For terms and other particulars, CAL on The
undersigned a. Tie Banner Office.
Nm. J. 81 rms.
July 70 1911.
Plymouth banner. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1852-1855, 1854-12-07
Friends Keep coming on TO

EfrianIS Keep coming on TO
John. He stors - CIR 'es
Store now. His salt has come. Wil ycr E.
charity call Your patronage - J,hu-a .eec
young man with large family *.
Why in the uanle OF thunder. ard al ot..sr
kind OF Roots, don't vos bring nv Bfn,h be K
home, you have had il vnur share a. the ';r,c.
Now mind. john is QlecI fellow. vua Il
best not fool with him.
said this. JOHN
Oh & Icy how rafa.
Sept. Z. 1854 e6F.
Plymouth banner. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1852-1855, 1854-12-07
TO sN'Oze Residents.

NOTICE is hereby given that the undc rsisn-
/ Y ed, with The County surveyor, VIII. on Il
Let day of January ls5 at 10 o'clock a. IN. on
said day, proceed to survey and locate the cor
ners of his land in section ], township 81 range
two east, Marshall county, To meet the
premises and continue from day to day until al
is finished
Non residents who fail To meet the Surveyor
atthe time and place above mentioned. aud de-
fray or provide for defraying their portion ofihe
expense, OF said survey. will be returned TO the
County Auditor Of said County, and such de-
liGquenoy placed "d the tax duplicate aud col
lected according TO law.
J. D1MMITT.
Nov. 80. 1854. 37t3
Plymouth banner. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1852-1855, 1854-12-07
Butter, Eggs, Potatoes and all

Other articles of Produce wanted at the Vare-
ty Store, for which we will give the best dicker
in town, AMI sell goods at our regular prices.
SHINABARGER
Oct ie. soft