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Flour for the Grim en-.

1t is stated that near 5000 barrels of -four
were purchased at Detroit, last week, mostly
by one firm. The Detroit AduertiSer says:
This -four is bought on foreign order, and
without doubt will find its way to the Crimea.
This firm have, within the past FIVE weeks,
purchased in this market about thirty thousand
barrels of -four at an average Of say 81 rs
per barrel, thus throwing some taoo hundred
and tai,tytpo thousand fire hundred dollars
into the hands of our farmers, millers and pro-
ducers
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CoNGKEss.

The Senate, yesterday, balloted for and
elected the several standing committees list
Of which appears under the congressional head.
The House of Representatives were engaged
for three hours in the further effort to elect a
Speaker. Having completed the fifteth trial.
they adjourned
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THE ORGANIZATION OF THE HOUSE


The organization Of the House Of Repre-
sentatives is still the topic Of conversation and
the subject Of the many gossiPing letters Of
the numerous Washington letter-writers for the
distant press The results Of each days vot
ing conflict sadly with the confident predic.
tons that are made, and show the utter alb.
surdiiy Of the calculations that are made aud
the conjectures that are INDUCED.
The lobby j. as busy as usual in arranging
for the organization, and il is seldom that so
many influential and active men have engaged
in the business as are now bending their ener-
gies to il. There are SO many rival interests
TO harmonic, that il is impossible to say when
an organization can be effected II NAV be
before these lines shall fall under the eyes Of
our readers, or il may not be for week or a
month. True il is that for several days but
seven beggarly votes have beeu needed to Sc.
cure the election Of Speaker, but seven votes
are sometimes hard to command and the old
saying hath It that a miss is as good as
mile" For many reasons we could much de-
sire that the business Of legislation might be
set actively in motion, but such evils would
flow from some modes Of organization, that il
would doubtless be better for the country that
the present barren voting should continue than
that such modes should prevail.
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Colonel norrison,s Expedition.

The expedition consisting of three compa-
MES of the 7th infantry under command Of
Lieutenant Colonel Morrison that left for the
Plains early last summer, returned to Fort
Gibson on the 26th of October Officers and
men all well. This command was absent about
four monts, during which time they marched
about 200 miles, without any serious case Of
sickness, and the loss Of but one man, who
committed suicide
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A Long Wny 10 MIL.

The ship Adelaide arrived here on the l4th
OF October from San Francisco, bringing a
cargo of California wheat, barley, &c, which
paid profit to the shipper Of nearly so per
cent. clear of expense, the wheat selling at an
average of about So per bushel. The same
vessel is now up for California, with 1900
barrels Of -four on board, to go back to the
same port from which she brought the wheat.
Some would think that l9 900 miles was a long
way 10 come to mill.-N j. Journal of Com.
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Supreme Court OF the United States.
TUESDAY, December IL, 1855.

No. Isl. John Rynex, plaintiff in error, Us
Sally B. Miller. Error to the Circuit Court o.
the United States for the District Of Columbia
On motion of Mr.. Coke, of counsel for the de-
feudant in error, this writ of error was docket
ed and dismissed with costs.
Nos. 10 and IL. John G. Wilson ct al, use
Of Ocean Mutual Insurance Company, appel
lants, ps the steamer Palmetto, &C., and Henry
A. Barling ct al, use Of Ocean Mutual Insur
ance Company, appellants, Us the steamer Pal
metto, &c. The argument Of these causes
was continued by Mr.. MAYER for the appellants
and by Messrs. Steele and Reverdy Johnson
for the appellees.
Adjourned until tomorrow, / o'clock.
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Two custom house officers we're unpacking
a bale Of tobacco in the bonded warehouse,
Liverpool, when on removing the outer cover
ing Of raw OK hide, they found q raccoon, thin
indeed, to emaciation, but still alive. 1t had
existed for months, by nibbling at the raw OK
hide, which thus at once became its food and
prison.house 1t has since been allowed more
generous fare, and is rapidly recovering from
the effects Of its long and hungry confinement
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TNFORMATI0N WANTED.-In the year

INFORMATION WANTED.--In the year
i of 1924, Martha A. Wells "a daughter Of Alex.
ander Wells, who then lived in Amelia County,
Virginia, and who subsequently removed to The
city of Petersburg and died therein in August,
1850 went with a Mr.. Spen" er from The county
of Greensvle TO one OF the Western States. She
was then about sixteen years old and has never
been heard from by her family in Virginia from
that day TO this. BY the will OF her father she is
entitled 10 portion of his estate, or if she b. dead,
her children, if she or they be heard from within
one year from the date of his death. Any nior
nation in respect TO the said Martha A. Wells or
her children, if she has any, would be beneficial
10 them and be thankfully received by the family.
Address GEO. w. EASTWOOD.
Nov 27-w4w. Petersburg, Va.
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Bas> The decided change which has taken
place in the weather during the past few days
admonishes us that winter is at hand, 1t is
seldom that the unwelcome visits Of rude old
winter are SO long deferred as they have been
this season. Christmas is almost near; and
yet, until within the past few days, we have
scarcely had day so cold as to make wrap,
pings necessary to the comfort of robust
man.
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LOUIS NAPoLEoN IN OUR GRAIN MARKET
The Rochester Union states that the agents Of
the French Emperor have been largely engaged
this fall in purchasing wheat in the West, on
his account They have purchased 100000
bushels, Of which 650, 900 came to Buffalo, and
100000 bushels TO Oswego. The same agents
are still buying In Illinois and other Western
States, to 90 down the Mississippi and out by
New Orleans.
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HoY. JAMES BucHANAN.-The New York
Express learns that our Minister in London
was not at the Lord Mayors banquet at Guild
hall, on the day Of Inauguration, and under.
stands from unquestionable authority he was
specially waited upon, and urged to attend,
under the belief it would have beneficial
effect on the public mind. On that occasion
Her Majesty's Ministers, the Foreign Ambas.
sadors, and number Of distinguished persons
we're present The American Minister unless
prevented by physical circumstances, is rarely
absent on this politico.festive gathering, and
Mr.. Buchanan's steadily refusing to listen to
any entreaties, shows great caution on his part
in the present delicate attitude Of our dplo-
matte relations with Great Britain.
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COngressiOnal, O.
THIRrY-FouRTH CONGRESS.
FIRST SESSION.
In senate-Tuesday, December III, 1855.

In Senate-Tuesday, December III, 1855.
Mr.. SEWARD presented the memorial of Mrs.
Catharine Van Rensselaer, Cochran, only living
child and immediate repre- sentative OF Cen Philip
Schuyler. Mr. s. observed that he presented it
at this early day on account of the advanced age
of the lady, (now in her 10th yearJ She sets forth
III her memorial that when General Burgoyne
advancing along the valley of the Hudson
toward Albany II became necessary for her
father, who then commanded the American army,
10 construct bridge across the river of over half
mile in length the whole cost of which was
furnished from her fathers private purse; that
when General Burgoyne was retreating he caused
the mansion house stores mills, &c. OF her father
TO be destroyed, involving loss OF $4,000, ac-
cording 10 Lossings field notes, and according 10
the statement OF General Burgoyne of ten thous-
and pounds sterling She states that her declin-
| ing life is embittered by the Inconvenience and
sorrows attendant upon poverty, together with
the trials imposed by an invalid and helpless son.
dependent upon her for support; that the recog-
| milton by the last Congress OF The merorious
acts of the noble DeKalb has embodencd her 10
ask similar acknowledgements OF her fathers
| self sacrificing devotion upon the altar Of his
country; and that she confidently relies upon the
| patriotism and justice of Congress 10 vindicae
| her fathers merits.
| Mr. S. asked that the memorial might be laid on
| the table, and gave notice that he would al an
early day bring in bill for her relief.
NOTICE OF BILL.
BY Mr.. FISH: bill TO remit or refund d uties
| upon goods, wares, and merchandise destroyed
| by fire.
STANDING COMMITTEES.
Mr. CASS gave notice that he would, after the
reading of the Journal tomorrow, move TO pro-
ceed 10 the election OF the standing committees
of the body
APPROPRIATION BILLS.
| Mr. BRODHEAD submitted the following re-
solution:
Resolued That the Committee Finance be
directed TO inquire into the expediency of reporting
the appropriation bills for the support of The
Government, or adopting other measures with
view of obtaining more speedy action on said
bills
Mr.. BRODHEAD observed that he did not
submit II with view TO lis present consideration
but as soon as the committees were formed he
would call il up in order 10 test the power the
right OF the Senate TO originate the general appro
priation bills. He avowed his object TO be, if
possible, 10 avoid the perplexing and harassing
night sessions incident to the close of every ses-
sion of Congress.
EXECUTIVE SESSION.
On motion Of Mr. FITZPATRICK, the Senate
proceeded to the consideration of Executive busi-
ness, and, after few minutes spent threin,
he aa1i mad
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DRAYER BOOKS AND BIBLES

III Just received very large assortment of
Prayer Books and Bibles, in all kind Of bindings;
the best assortment, perhaps, TO be found in the
country.
Also, large assortment OF English Books in
History, Poetry, &c, and the best American edi.
tons on the same subjects.
JUVENILE BOOKS OF moral and religious
character, five hundred or six hundred different
kinds, beautifully illustrated.
100 portable Writing Desks, from 50 80 10 S25;
together with every kind Of Fancy Stationery,
which will be sold at less prices than they have
ever before been sold al in this city.
r. FARNHAM,
Corner of Eleventh street and Pennsylvania
avenue Dec 6
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CAR ID
GEoRGE MASON

ATTORNEY AT LAW,
hadianola, Calhoun County, T5ras.
Practices in the Courts of the Tenth Judicial
District; also in the Supreme and Federal Courts
at Austin and Galveston.
REFERENCES:
Hon. A. z. Buier, u S. Senator, S. Carolina.
Hon. ID. r. Atchison, u. s. Senator, Missouri.
r. NJ 7. Hunter, u. S. Senator, Virginia.
James NJ. Mason. u. S. Senator, Virginia.
Gen s. Cooper. Adj. Gen. ". $. A. Wash, d. G.
Thomas Green, esq, Washington, ID. G.
G. &. Jamson, Prest Bank Of Balt Bait, Nd
Dec eff
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NOR THE SPRING TRADE, Gents Ho-
II siery and Under-Garments.-STEV
Browns Hotel, is now opening fresh and large
variety OF Gents Undershirts and Drawers. Also,
a large assortment OF silk and cotton HalEHose
plain and fancy. STEVENS'S
Feb 2I-3lf Sales Room, Browns Hotel.
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O. EWARD.-Strayed from the Com
.Dc mons, about weeks since, small speckle
red and white Cow, with one horn half broken
of-rhe other a crump horn. She has wen or
wart on her side, the flank, about III" size of
a mans fist. She is marked, but not recollected
The above reward will be paid by returning her 10
the owner, on street between 9th and 7lh. No.
SOB Sent 10
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The NOVELTIES OF UTAH.-A private letter
from Provo city, Utah county, U. T., (ffy
miles from Great Salt Lake contains the fol.
lowing items Of intelligence:
We live in sight Of snow the year round.
We can, as it we're, pick flowers with one hand
and gather snow with the other 1t is warm
in the valleys; healthy, pleasant, and fruitful,
with seldom any rain, but we have plenty OF
mountain streams to irrigate our fields and
gardens, so that the latter do not suffer for
want Of moisture. We have no fever and
ague there is always a mountain breeze
which affords MS a very pure atmosphere.
Groceries are very high; coffee and sugar sell
at fifty cents per pound calico is from twenty
to thirty cents per yard, and other things are
in proportion. We have been very busily en-
gagged in making sugar, which is manufactured
from a sort Of honey dew or sugar coating.
which falls on the leaves Of the cottonwood
trees, and resembles the frosting on cake.
There have been several thousand pounds Of
sugar made from this substance within few
days, and il sells readily at forty cents per
pound.
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A majority having been given for no one can
ddate, a foty-f III ballot became necessary, and,
beinp taken resulted as follows.

No choice having yet been had
On motion Of Mr.. GALLOWAY, at 3 O'Clock
the House adjourned.
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BROWN AND SHOOK.

GENERAL COMMISSION AND FORWARDING MER-
CHANTS, RICHMOND
And Agents for "Kerr's" " SRmmerdean Old Rye
and p. Hangers "Old Rye" Whisky P,emium
brands.
All letters promptly answered, and orders GlIeo
Feb 20-3m
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APPROPRIATIONS BILLS.
EXECUTIVE SESSION.

On motion of Mr.. FITZPATRICK, the Senate
proceeded TO the consideration of Executive bust
ness and, after few minutes spent threin,
The Senate adjourned.
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TAMILIAR aunTATIONs.-Ac collection

VNAWIBIAH VUVIATTONs.--A COIIectIOH
a OF Familiar Quotations. with complete In
dces of Authors and Subjects; price 81.
Memorials Of youth and Manhood, by Sidney
Willard, two volumes; price S.
Ellie, or the Human Comedy, by John Esten
Cooke, author OF Virginia Comedians, &c.
The Prophets, Mormorlsm Unveiled, with
illustrations; price 81.
Just published and for sale at
TAYLOR & MAURY'S Bookstore,
July IT near 9th ST.
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Mr. STANTON, OF Ohio, thought it perfectly
apparent from what had been done to-day, that
there was no possibility of coming TO result by
a majority of the entire vote. There was, il
seemed 10 him, necessity either for some out door
consultation or for a change 10 the plurality sys-
tenn With view of sf1ording TO gentlemen in
the majority opportunity TO make one more
effort TO unite, he would move that the House do
now adjourn:
And the question being taken, the motion was
disagreed te--ayes Sc, noes 80.
forty fourth ballot was then taken, and re-
sulted follows.
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VARIETY BOOT AND SHOE STORE.
AIDES ALPINE B0OTS.--Just re-
IL ceived superior LOT of Ladies' Black and
Brown Alpine Boots together with large and
general assortment of Ladies, Gents, Misses,
Boys, Youths, and Children's Boots and Shoes
for sale by GEO. BURNS
$40 Pennsylvania avenue,
Adjoining Pattersons Drug Store
Dec tNews.)
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GREAT ATTRACTION.

DREMIUM DAGUERREUTYpES taken al
Il STEWARDS Gallery, Pennsylvania ave
nue., over Galts Jewery Store.
Pictures in best quality Of cases from so cents
and upwards.
We invite tho public TO call and Judge for their
selves. March l7-dlmo
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LATEST FROM THE SEAT OF WAR IN
KANSAS.
letter dated Kansas City, December 9th,


says:
"Last night, about eleven o'clock, the pro-
slavery party encamped on the Wakarussa, by
direction of Governor Shannon, arrested Gen
eral Pomeroy, as he was passing the camp on
his way from Lawrence to this place. and found
i'm portant dispatches for the East about his
person. They will probably hold him in Gus
tody until order is restored in the Territory.
Threats have been made by a number of
people in the neighboring towns to tear down
the American hotel at this place, under the i'm
preston that it belongs to the Emigrant Aid
Society, but the citizens here will defend it, as
they know it does not.
Two hundred men, three pieces of artillery.
and one thousand stand of arms passed through
Independence yesterday from Liberty and Lex
ington, to join Jones's party"
The following despatch has been received:
WESTON, Dec. C, l855.-By an express which
stayed at Lawrence night before last, we have
the following account of matters from the seat
of war: They number at Lawrence about eight
hundred men, armed chiefly with Sharps rifles.
They say they can raise three hundred more
men il necessary. They are willing that Jones
should come peaceably and search for the prs.
oners. They assert that they will not com
mence fight, but will act on the defensive to
the very last. Men and women are armed with
Sharp's rifles. Generol Pomeroy is now at
Lawrence, having escaped from his captors.
1t is said that on the pro-slavery side they mum.
Der at Franklin about three hundred men. and
at Lecompton and Douglas about two hundred,
and are very anxious to obtain more. Jones
was to go yesterday to execute his writs on the
prisoners in the hands of the free State party,
and if they refused to deliver them up, he would
await further orders from Governor Shannon.
1t is thought there will be fight before the
matter can be settled. The United States troops
at Fort Leavenworth have not yet been ordered
outn
The Kickapoo City Pioneer, (pro-slavery,) of
the 28th ultimo, publishes the following ap-
peal:
To Armsi to Arms 1.-THE Enemy is in the
FieIdI-Up CiaLensi-Up Pro-slavery
Meni-U Up southernersI-U Up Law and
Order MenI
We stop the press to announce the fact that
about one thousand abolition fanatics have
taken the field in Douglas county, denouncing
law and order, burning houses, and declaring
| themselves Independent Of all things appertain-
ing to obedience to the constituted authori-
| ties.
Governor Shannon has ordered out the mill
tia to oppose them, and he calls upon all good
citizens to rally TO the rescue.
| The Kickapoo Rangers and all other law
abiding citizens are requested to meet in this
city on next Saturday, TO march to Lecompton,
as per order of the Governor; so once more
to armsl TO armsl Raise your voices, and let
your shouts be heard on every hilltop and in
every valley, in the name Of the law, and let
one and ALL old and young, shoulder their rifles
and be at Lecompton on the third day Of De.
cember, TO march to meet the enemies Of our
country.
Plymouth banner. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1852-1855, 1854-05-04
Indian Murder. On Friday evening las

Indian Murder, On Friday evening last
Nigo. an Indian Of the Potawatamie tri be
shot and instantly killed another Indian
named Bill Marshall, in the eastern part of
tais county. IL seems ;ha, be WAS 10 IL
er uncivii about entering the house of
Nigo, and is reported BY o,he. Indians to
have been disagEeeable, especially when
under the influence e liquor. aul WIS
somewhat unpopular with his tribe
His annoyance al Nigo's house i: the al
lsdeed canse Of The shooting. which seems
tohaTs been rather de,ibers teiy dcne with
a rifle IL was shortly af;er found dead
in Nigo's doc. yari b. white persons no
were passing. whilst the perpetFaios OF
the deei and other Indians present mimi
fcl.sa but little or no concern about lis
cnornily er the consequences.
Nigo has had an Investigation OF his
case AL discharged upon the plea tia
ne killed Marshall in The jlsiihsbie de-
tense of himself sud family.
Plymouth banner. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1852-1855, 1854-05-04
From tic South Bend Forum.
pLYN0ITH..
IL advance
IT'S PAST. PRESENT AND FUTURE.

us PAST. PRESENT AND FUTURE.
Dear Fortuna fer riding for three
or :or hours. over corduroy roads and half
filled bitches. We reached the thriving
town of Plymouth. AID from the window
Nhsre am now sitting. ! can look upon
tie many evidences OF improvement.
The cs.m ,wiligh. is deepening into .hr
spades OF night. 1t is q Fl, time :nr re-
Action. AMI my thoughts wander back
some Zen years in the history OF Ply
mouth. In 1912 tie site where i, now
s:=ni~sas marked BY few log hu.s. the
homes of hardy farmers. But the rici'
soil OF tiiis county soon attracted the at
tent # many who were seeking
homes IN the Vesiena they settled here
VI ! ihe Determination Of securing per
maltut homes. As The cOuhiry pro.
gr ssei in agricultural veal n. Ply mouth
also enjoyed steody grow II. an TO day
), has some fifteen hundred inhabii,n 5
AMI is pleasantly situated on the Alichi
ssn rad AT lis junction with fr,lOw riv-
er Already we see worthy s1irit Of
emulation among her people. aui her
many fne Residences end business hous-
=. fully attest their 'asle end enterprise.
Within the limits Of the town we noted
some two hundred aal fi.y houses.
among which we niaraed some tina;
would DO credit TO places OF greater pre-
tensions. bu. the ptesen, does not reveal
she bright prospects "shs, cast their cha
dOws before"
The merchants are doing IN extensive
business in their line; fully awake to the
taste and demands of the good people Of
Plymouth. We called on c. c. Nelson
formerly of South Beud) AMI fouad the
Peoples Store ihrongti with buxcm
iasses. and fine looking Hoosies boys. al.
attending TO their wants in this well fl.-
81 store
Plymouth boasts Of Banner" 81
Which she seems to be proud. Emu!ous
and prompt in its attention to the local
interes.s of the place. and able IN its
editorials. il has secured large o;rcula-
rion. We hops that lis shadow may
never grow less" but continue to rise
with th- expanding interests OF ,ae
p.sce. Undes the well directed manage
msni OF its proprie tor. VIZ. J. BuRxs.
We are assured that the ..Bannsr" viii
flourish.
The Fort Wayne and Chicago Railroad
running through this place. is fast pro
crossing. anl in the course OF eighteen
months she Iron horse" will fly over the
roaring track. bearing the wealth Of hg-
ricu.luTe 10 various points. TIE Peru
road IS also Gueiy progressing. and when
these roads are compile ted 10 this place.
ii will be place Of considerable inter
est. More anon. SogTH BENDER.
PLyAoUTu. April. 1854.
We feel no guilt Of ego,ism crimson
ing our cheek in copying The above from
the Forum Of last Saturday, and in the
name o. oar town. tender The author all Of
our warmes, thanks for his handsome little
Tribute. What he has said is Nsekly
sail. and without any stiemp. at exs gge-
ration.
Plymouth banner. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1852-1855, 1854-05-04
For the BlaaeT.



a resolution wss passed By Tie Wesh-
lng!onian Temperance Society Of PIym
outh. or Monday evening last, requesting
81! the friends of Temperance. and 9th
e,s. 10 meet at the NJ E. Church in this
place. on Monday evening next. for ihe
purpose Of ins.ructing the Board OF Trus-
tees of TIE town of Plymouth 20 enforce
tie ordinances heretofore enacted BIZ the m
and their predecessors. prohibiting the
sale and use as beverage. Of all that
may intoxicate. or that may lead to in
ioxicGtion. Come one, come ALL"
mo. S. DODDRiDGg. Sec'y.
Plymouth. May 1. 1881.
Plymouth banner. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1852-1855, 1854-05-04
Poor! pOOr!!

NTOTlCE is hereby given that sealed pTo-
Y poSalS will be received AZ my ofiice IN
Plymouth, until the second Monday IN May
next, till 3 o'clock pm, Oh said day, ior keep
ing, boarding, washing and InendIng for one
Abraham Baughart, Pauper, f.. The term OF
one year from the above day. Also Tor board
ing, washing and mending as well as her doc
tor bill and clothes. Tor the sane term, for one
Mllly Roberts, both being poor persons in Cen
tie Township. BY order Of the Board of Trus-
tees Of SAID Township.
w. N. DUNHAN, Clerk.
April Is, 1854 o..
Plymouth banner. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1852-1855, 1854-05-04

WAsHInGTog. April 26.-Ths Union
says the Gldsien Treaty as ratified by
tbs Senate arfanses the Mssilla valley
difiisulty. provides for an eligible ro.;e
fora Railway 10 the Pacific. abrog.tes
the eleventh article Of the treaty Of Gau-
dA!ope Hidalgo. and recognises intsrfe
renee In the transit. granted in 1853
over the isihmus of Tehuantspec. for all
of which privileges the Government nays
ten million dollars Tie Uuion intims.
tes that the treaty will lead to a speedy
restosatioa OF amicable relations between
our Government and Mexico.