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Plymouth banner. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1852-1855, 1855-02-15

vE1AKEN up by Willis Jones, OF Bourbon
Township, Marshall County, Indiana,
on the 30th day of De eember, 1884, one red
h ifer, one year old last spring or summer.
No marks OIL brands pSrceiva le' Appraised
at dollars and IS cents by Anderson Lynch
nd Franklin Chandler, before Justice j. Nc
Wharter.
Attest RICHARD CORBALEY, Clerk.
Jan. 81, 1855. z5t3
Plymouth banner. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1852-1855, 1855-02-15
JNO. s. DODDTsIDGE.

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Plymouth banner. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1852-1855, 1855-02-15
DIS SOLUTION
SALE OF LAND,

nN MONDAY The 26th day OF February,
OIs35. shall offer for sale at public Out
cry. in froat of my Office, (We<tern Bank
building in Plymouth, Indiana, (if not be-
fore sold at private sale Land situated in
Marshall county on'Bur oak Flats described
as follows, to-wit: The west hall ofthe south
west quarter of section eigh, and lot No. Z
in township thirty two north, Of range cast
containing one fondred and thirty seven
acres more or less, having on it comfortable
Buildings, good Orchard, about fifty acres of
improvement. good timber, water and loca-
ton. To be sold to the highest bidder. Title
ind sputabl and to he seen of record, but
shall convey by Quit Claim.
Az the same time will be offered, the east
half OF sa id quarter section, having about forty
FIVE acres OF improvement, aud making with
a. - I'D
Plymouth banner. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1852-1855, 1855-02-15

NOTICE is hereby given that the under
i Y signed Las taken ont letters of admins
II 't;on on the estate oil Robert Johnson deceas-
ed. All persons indebted to said estate are
requested 10 AXE immediate payment. and
those having claims ga nsi sail e>t,ic aro re-
qucs el 20 present the same dtlv authenticated
for payment The estate is solv, n.
LLOYD LEMERT, Admir-.
Plymouth, January IS, 1855. 4it3.
Plymouth banner. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1852-1855, 1855-02-15
Coming 10 Life Again.

4 FTER long and tedious delay in business
N because Of binding &c.
The subscriber proposes benccforth TO supply
The public with a variety of Cabinet Ware
Having employed competent wolkmenheis pre-
pared 10 fill all orders in any variety of work
not OF hand. Collins on baud OF made fe or
der. ri any qls';iy at short notice, and at rta-
Sonable prices--Shop &. ware room IN The ne W
building next door south of Machel< Foan6, V
oh tie south side OF The 'iver. L. A. JoSFpH.
Plymouth Jan. is h 1853. Art
Plymouth banner. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1852-1855, 1855-02-15

CC-The Legislature Of Missouri has
no, succeeded in elsci.ns l. 5. Senator
set. up TO our last adviccs the bsl,o, stood:
Atchison SO. Doni?han Wing So. Ban
ton. 81.
Plymouth banner. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1852-1855, 1855-02-15

fC- The Rev. CUssIEGEAN, of La
Porte. Is now holding interesting meet
ings here. he will preach in the Pres
by,erisn Church on Sunday next; in the
morning at half pssl 10 o'clock, ana a.
z o'clock in the evening.
Plymouth banner. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1852-1855, 1855-02-15

c~-The Art Union Societv has rerov
ed to Washington d, C. their spacious
building having been completed. See ad
verlissmenr.
Plymouth banner. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1852-1855, 1855-02-15

OECksrles DIrk-e has been siec.ed To
the United States Senate by the Wiscoa
sin Legislature.
Plymouth banner. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1852-1855, 1855-02-15
Dissolution.

TIE partnership heretofore existing
between Newton r. Packard and Joseph Fur
~ is this day dissolved by mutual consent. n.
X. Packard is authorized 10 col ect the claims
due 10 the late firm, as he has purchased the
same. Those knowing themselves indebted
will please call without delay and settle by
note, cash or produce.
NEWTONR. PACKARD. !.
JOSEPH FURRY.
nec oS 1874 4lt3
Plymouth banner. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1852-1855, 1855-02-15

Stncca Pf1m1cy
BE it known that the complainant in the
foregoing entitled cause, this day filed in my
Office, her comp amt for divorce in this behalf;
also, the AFFIDAVIT of a iisinteressed person, by
which it appears, that said de en- ants non
resident OF the State OF Indiana.
The said defendant. Seneca Prmley, is
therefore hereby notified Of the filing and PEN
ency of said petition, and that unless he APP
pear aud plead, answer, or demur thereto. on
OF before the calling of said cause, at the next
Term Of the Marshall Circuit'C Court, to be hold
en- at the court house in Plymouth, in said
county, on the third NJ ndsyin ebruarS next,
the same will be heard an. determined in his
abse noe. Attest Richard CORBALEY.
w. @. PoMBaoY, AtsS. Clerk.
Sanuasy EN-. 1909 1878
Plymouth banner. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1852-1855, 1855-02-15
CnaYd;an'S Sale nfI.and.

EpJGSUANr an order o'fh' MarShau Con-
D mon Pleas Court, | Dlrcr or Sa e the farm
OF Georee Fall >an insane pe son lying on
the BurCak Flats, in Marshall Cou ~ Ind.
containing two Ian red and lort> acres o.
land, and described as follows, to wit: The
south east quartero Of section thiry Two, and
the east b Il ollie south east quarter Of sec
ton thirty, al in township thirty three nor &
Of range one east.
This is one 0 The fines tracts Of land nov
for sale, there being large Improvement
there n; and Will lie sold at private sale, lor
one fourth down, and Tie baiance on CT, Ill
secured by NOES on interest and mortgage IN
the premises, waving val lation AMI apprai e
ment laws Inquue OF The underSi ned, OF
c. Il. Reeve 4 lorney. in Plymouth.
Jan. 81 1888. HENRY HALEY.
45ti Guardian.
Plymouth banner. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1852-1855, 1855-02-15

Dec. 2s. 1854.
Plymouth banner. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1852-1855, 1855-02-15
Z @eeD EDaeilan.s!

4 0ST in.Plymouih this week a bill. on the
Il FsrmerS' Bank of Kentucky Of the de !.
100 doll rs. The finder returnipg
the same shall be literally rewarded.
l.. GRIFFIN.
Plymouth, FEB. (, 1856 47t3'
Plymouth banner. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1852-1855, 1855-02-15

CG-I; Is thought that the Legislature
Of Illinois Will adjourn without e.ecting $
L, S. Senator.
Plymouth banner. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1852-1855, 1855-02-15

We are under Obligation inr copy
OF The Temperance bill now before The
Senate.
Plymouth banner. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1852-1855, 1855-02-15

Did you pull my nose in earnest. sir?
'Cerlainly did sir 1t is we'll you did
for III not allow people to joke with me-
in that way. - y. r-sssT
Plymouth banner. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1852-1855, 1855-02-15
TO .F0as Presidents.

NOTICE j. icrebc given that the UNDER
Y Sisncd with lie oc7rtv Surveyor. viii
on The l. b gay Of lIarch iaj5 AZ o O'Clock 4.
m. Oh said day proceed TO survey aud locate
tie cor'4ers 81 his lsrls IN section
- township = north. OF ran-e est in Mar
sl'a'' co'sEiv. tn meet II Tie rcsidepce Of y.
S'H,iab''leT and continue from day 70 day until
all j, finished.
Non residents who fail % snee; the Saiv.vor
At the time and pace aboge mentioned. md de-
nay or provi,le for delrayiug their portion of
tue expense ofsaid survey. W Il lie returned TO
the Comfy Auditor of sid county, and such de-
l'nquency placed on the tax dup licate and col
lected according to law
NJ. hamilton.
ID STUDABAkER.
jan IS, 1855. a.
Plymouth banner. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1852-1855, 1855-02-15

TO me as the payee, and a
ten dollar Gold piece, with white pot on the
face oft, were stolen rom my house recent
ly at my residence near Knotrs mills. al
persons are notified not 70 pure ,aSe any ofsaid
notes, and beral reward will be given for
information such a to detect the ih;ef. The
coin Will be readily noticed. JaoNA5 FULvER.
Dec 49, 1854 dOt3
Plymouth banner. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1852-1855, 1855-02-15

RtMEaBER Calico is a great promo
ter OF lsziness. IF young men wish to &C
complish anything OF moment. either
with head or hand, they must keep clear
sweet lips. a pink waist. a swelling chest.
and a pressure or two OF delicate hands,
will as much unhinSe man as three fe-
vers. the measeis, large sized wbooping
cough. Fair of lock jaws several hydro
hobias, nd the doctors bill.
Plymouth banner. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1852-1855, 1855-02-15
NEXyTGH =. PACKARD

Announces TO the public that he Will continue
business at the OF stand ofP. 4 F., where
a fun & well selected stock o groceries &c,
can be had cheap for the dimes. lie invites
public patronage. See Ne1o advertisement
next week. n. Ii. PACKARD.
Dee. -, 1854. 4ll3.
Plymouth banner. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1852-1855, 1855-02-15
NOTICE.
FOzVKselsip Assess0s.s

re respectfully requested 10 meet ri H..
Il a Audlt,r'> # &c, on Saturday. February
10, 1888, Tor HE purpose of receiving III n
Books y Blanks, aud 10 agree od ,elting arl.
cles. 46f i. IL DONALD, A.N.C
Plymouth banner. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1852-1855, 1855-02-15
Guardians Sale,

NJ Office is hereby given, til in pursuance
v of an orcer of.'he Common Pleas Court
made al the january Term there IT. 1855 will
offer AT private sair, on III 2id day OF March,
1855, cuPon the prcniSes) the undivided two
thirds par, OF the ~ half Of the y rh West
quarter of section twenty i've, in township thirty
Jour, ror'h # rang two east, in Marshall
County. dii,na.
TERMS; One tLir cash in hand, one third
in twelve months and the residue in eighteen
months Notes ior the unpaid purchase money
70 be given with approved freehold surety
waving valuation andapprai: ,menl laws. TAe
SAID estate being the ir, per;y Of the minor
heirs of Hiram Cornelius. dece ,sed.
Jan, 81. 1855 Ann B. CORNFLICS.
4o;4 Gsar lian
Plymouth banner. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1852-1855, 1855-02-15

The man who PLAYED cree On the trumretet
fine and tie horn of dilemma. got Lis first
i(e' ofniusic on re wing aheay-cock crow, Will
lie was tying kuotih cord of wood
Plymouth banner. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1852-1855, 1855-02-15

attorney at Lam. and Notary Public.
Also Muster Commissioner in the c. and
&. p. Courts. Plymouth, Indiana.
" III also pay particularatteniion to Agencies,
Collections OF claims, and will promptly at
tend to all pa OCCASIONAL business entrusted to
him, with fidelity.
Nov. 10, 1853. 36yl.
Plymouth banner. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1852-1855, 1855-02-15
SEE GGA5 NO E1GEg,
County Officers.
Stark COUNTY Oaicers.

c. HUMPHREYS, Clerk.
Mr.. CHAPMAN, Clerk.
&. HUMPHREYS, Auditor.
W. w. McCORM OK, Treasurer.
] 5 BENDER, SUI, eyor.
c. s. TlBB Is, Swamp Land Commissioner
]. BOZARTH. Post Master.
!. gOZARTH, Rec rider.
r. V. SPURIER, Justice Of the Peace Knox
A. p. CARROLL
Plymouth banner. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1852-1855, 1855-02-15

LOCAL NOTICES.
YOUNG NEWS LYCEtM

Meets al the Seminary in this place on
" ednesdsy evening the 2lst Feb, a. 6
o'clock. Question.
Pesolued. Tue. the Kansas end Ne.
Aresks Bill should be repealed.
Affirmative, D. Hull; negative, A. c.
Capron
Plymouth banner. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1852-1855, 1855-02-15
TTo .St0n RPslGP,efS,

Jan. rs, 1865.
Plymouth banner. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1852-1855, 1855-02-15

y Office is hereby given that the IN
dersigncd, with The county Surveyor. will
en- The Ssh day OF February l655 al 10 o'c'ock
a. M on said dav proceed to survey aud locate
the corners of his land IN SECTORS md :
township 81 norh. Of range : ca>t in Marshall
COUNTY; also section %. townShir35 north. OF
range cast. to meet nj J. GasS' and con.irue
from day To day mill all is finished.
Non residents who fail 70 meet the Surveyor
al the fin.c ard place above mentioned. aud de-
fay or rrovi,;' f:Hr dcirayina their portion Of
The expense Of said srryev, viii lee returned Ia
the County Auditor of,aid ccnnty.apd such de-
limp eucy placed on he tax duplicate ana COZ
lccted according to law
ICHNGASS,
CATHAR Ne TITTEL,
GEORGE BILER.
Jr,. is. 1865. 143
Plymouth banner. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1852-1855, 1855-02-15
AG&ssE3 AMD SCEEWGEQ
III MS uhlIg. lAc ctraI-aLt CT SL9Ti
viii issued 10
GSeINs KDOEE[eER.

Accompanying which each purchase W
receive rec OF charge, bv return mail, a beau
tful Lie ana ) iPple Engraving, entitled
Plymouth banner. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1852-1855, 1855-02-15
S0TTNERN OFFICE n WigTIy TN.

Directed e lie Secretary. Who w Il an wer
by return m II. Single subscril ers refai,,iac
Tea Dollars V ! re CIV one = IS SUI. cup
on 10 any Of The MAGAZINES tlevm yn
in t. cir letter. f. lie lorwarde free OF c-orge
FOR the jme Of Subscription, one a.
Tie folinWinn LIST or tmles j nar, Of Tie
Plymouth banner. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1852-1855, 1855-02-15
.ycFjce To Non EsesiGcsfS.

= Office i hereby eiven that the undersi n
| : Ell. with Tive county Surveyor. viii on
the End dlv at February 1875, al 10 Ocl ok q.
M. on sad dav proceed To survey and locate
lie corners Of his binds IN sections 10 and 81
township > nor.h ofranec 4 east in Marshall
comfy, 10 meet ~ ID. II zzarl ard Continue
from day 10 day until all is finished.
Non residents who fail tc lns c. the surveyor
a. The time and place above meniion,d and de-
fray OF provide for delra,iug their p rlou Of
the expense of said survey, viii be reiurne u
the County Audilorof said county. and such de-
liuqlency placel on the tax duplicate and col
lected according to law.
y. HAZARD.
J. DAVIS.
Jan. IS, 1854. 445
Plymouth banner. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1852-1855, 1855-02-15

NEW ATTRACTIONS.
Tie subscribe hsviag got his new aud large
Shy light ready for operating. notifies TIE
public g. nerally that he is ready to tlke ike
nesses IN good style j. B. AhHs7Roso.
FL month Jan. fSth 1888 <stl
Plymouth banner. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1852-1855, 1855-02-15
4 s'nefH5sfrnsGr''s Sale.

jan. is. 1858.
Plymouth banner. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1852-1855, 1855-02-15
PATENT MEDICINES,

All that are worthy of public confidence,
kept for sale by them.
All kinds Of school books recommended by
the Northern Indiana and Southern Michigan,
Teachers Institute, kept constantly on hand,
andfor sale. also some OF tie works OF the Rev.
Emsnyel Sweasnborg. Free Bank money
taken at par for any kind of g DDS.
H.B. PERSHING & co.
D:s. Is, 1854 4Otf
Plymouth banner. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1852-1855, 1855-02-15
&s&S IEGD
Es. BROOKE.


Holds forth up Stairs. over DR., Lemon Drug
Store. Prices reasonable and work neatly exc.
cuied. He intends being on hand constantly,
aud invies The public to lend him THEFT pafron-
are. 40yl BIB.
Plymouth banner. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1852-1855, 1855-02-15

SIXTY YEARS AGo.-The Boston Mass
Trsueler. says. on Christmas day. 1894,
Betsy, I9l tons, was launched i'll Salem,
Mass. thermometer so degrees at noon.
The grease ran down on the ways. end
men and boys INDUCED in swimming, as
in summer.
Jeemes my lad, keep awsy from the
gals. Ven you see one coming, dodge.
Just such young 'un cleaning the door
step on ;'oiher side Of the street, fooled
your poor dad. Jenny. If il hadn't been
for her. ycu and Yer dnd might ha' been
in Californy huntin' dimurs. my son.
The excellent custom of enclosing 4
gold dollar with marriage notices sent to
editors. has come into vogue in Quincy,
Illinois.
Plymouth banner. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1852-1855, 1855-02-15
First oG .sgzly, 1885.

The m ia es and rgu'a. us taat La>e
hereiolor' guided Tie Socie le'~ dis:F iui CHS
Will be adhered q In las, nj on no c can.
VIII the-e be and Po>fp ncncai ron tire day
named. All letter NJ com Un.ca'ia. s. 20
paid Tor cer fcaic or on oosine 5, are 70 e
Plymouth banner. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1852-1855, 1855-02-15
Two Hundred and Seventeen Acres

in one body, with ninety FIVE acres of inn
provement; the latter will be sold on favora-
be terms, and altogether, the purchaser vii
pro- ably getone OF the Cheapest farms ever
offered.
AT The same time shall sell go acres oil
Plymouth banner. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1852-1855, 1855-02-15
Great Land Sales

The Cincinnati Peru & Chicago Railway
Company now offer or sale. on easy terms
aud IN parcels TO suit purchasers, all the real
estate owned By said Company in Marshall
county Ind.
full in onnatiou may be obtained, on appli-
cation to the Hon Ian Brown (at rlymouih)
who is sole agen for.the sale Of $ i lands.
W. c HANNAH, President.
Plymouth. Dec. 26'h, 1884. Ar.
Plymouth banner. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1852-1855, 1855-02-15
North Bend,

AVVh tE2 EBN1EUS
In Starkc county, described as the noen
west quarter of section thirty four Except
acres out Of the south east corncr) and the
south half of the south west quarter of section
twenty seven, in township thirty two north, Of
ran-e one west, with aboat one hundred acres
O. improve MT, more or less.
I'll ofths land is situated in a fo1rishing
settlement, good improved farms all around it
Stores, Schools, Churches and Mechanics in
{ r prox unity, and is a great bargain to any
one WHO desires Finn, for
IT MUST BE SOLD.
/ will receive propositions for private sale
until the 26th of Feb. uary.
G. II. REEVE.
Plymouth, IND. Feb 5th, 855. 47t4.
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" TERMS JF; FOR CLUHs.

Climbs OF 20.
Clubs of50.
Tie money in al cases to accompany the aP'
plicaton for certificates.
Ladies j. @prnimg Clubs
VIII be entitled 10 The same terms as above
with ihe extra indu ement o. set OF BOU-
DOR FCRNiTJ RE with Rich Colored India
Haneings fine Ind Lace Curtains and ev cry
thing oil the most Splendid Description to the
Ladies' Club who Will send the largest remit
tance Tor Cert icates.
POSTMASTERS authorized TO act as
agents, ID The postmaster renting the iar-
gest amount for shares WI | receive a Hand
some Cold Haich and Cham, valued at Two
Hundred dollars. he money must conpa-
nv the application (by letter, post paid,) in
all cases, aud Certificate, with the Engra-
wing, will be forwarded free ofcharge b, re-
turn mail.
Correspondents are requested TO write their
address, with the county, Town, Post Office
and State, plainly, in order TO avoid mistakes.
All letters anSw red ~ return mail.
Catalogues OF all the GIFTS, W tn va ne aud
explain ton, can be obtained on appii alton
10 The Secretary to whom ali letters for Ger.
lificaieS, &C., must be addressed.
ALFRED JOURDIAN, Secretary,
Washington. D. c..
MAYNARD LEWIS. D
FERNANDO LIVINGSTON.
I. w. BAUER. Treasurer.
4sm5.
Plymouth banner. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1852-1855, 1855-02-15
TENTH GRAND GIFT Distribution
OF THE
Cart lal,;oll Got,ctn. j.
100000 GIFTS
VALUED AT,
Three Hundred Thousand D0.Iars.
Certificates For This Year, One Dolle,

The mem ers ofthe ART UNION SOCIETY,
on he occasion 0 this tie tenth y rLution
Plymouth banner. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1852-1855, 1855-02-15
L eAlAlsI A4A.! ~ 30
Venus sending forth Cupid and Hymen
-T'ifitp


Venus sending forth Cupid and Hymen
-Titi4n. COO
Began B0y-Murrilo. ] O0D
Tob. and the Angel--Salvaior Ros. Loo
Night Now--Claudin, I,e0a
Madon a CorTegio, 600
Herd-T tian. 500
a Head-Vandyke, SO
Landscape-Pou sin, $50
y ce-Guitlo, 500
Battle piece-WouveTman 500
Landsc Pee aude, SO
There are 9th rs in the same artists, All
original, be des SOME splend d Pictures by
Alliston Sully Reynolds Neagle, Doughty,
Cole. Chapman, David, VeTnet. Stuart. Tier.
let, Track Bennington Read, Bartlett, SchloSs
Huntington JOha al Schim d. Rembrandt,
Schsub Pc ms. Lewis, Ellis Hamilton, and
Others uly escrbed in the catalogue, which
viii be forwarded on plicaion by letter post
paid 20 the Secretary who viii answer byre-
Plymouth banner. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1852-1855, 1855-02-15
Observation-Disclosures Year.

A. he las meo,in- OF the sociaiy IL was
&c efn ncc 10 REDUCE TIE CERT FICATE
OF HARE FO3 z HIS CRAH o ENTERPRISE
TO ONE DOLLiR EACH, la hiking thereby
ha i viii b, the means OF nole general
dilf on lie work, Artists throughout tie
country, and will EMAIL the SOcie y 10 extend
tn If laoO or the adyancem, nj OF tie
Plymouth banner. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1852-1855, 1855-02-15
Washington, on Dorchester HEIGHTS

hepTesenI z an eTe -tuI Ter od n lie Is
tory + Our Co.ntry.
GEHWin be seen, by reierring TO tie lit.
that tn re az many Valuable Pieces O. + ,
erty, many Costly Paintings, superb :. Jury:
Beautiful engravi ~, Costly J. welry, II guli-
ieeat ShavlS, md other De uu al fis, such
as Clocks, Watches, illuminate work &C.,
T. the number OF Five IlundIed Tuousand-
worth s300,000.
As the Society expect< to remove % tia.
New Hall at VA hin ton by tie middle O.
Juno, lie dls-ri nj W II I l. ~ O. all-a
, 1855-03-31

change, we can import specie at profit Of
II to 2 per cent. 4th. By our own pro.
duction Of gold in California we are now
increasing strength at the rate of about
"a, 900, 900 per month. 5th. Our impor.
tations Of foreign merchandise show a fall.
ing of since the first Of December of nearly
fifty per cent. as compared with last wear
9th. Our Western banks are in greatly
improved condition, and having been taught
good lessons of late, will doubtless con6ne
themselves hereafter to a more safe and
legitimate business. 7th. We have in pros.
pect, particularly at the North, an active
and steady foreign demand for all our sur
plus products. 9Th. Sound business men
in every department of trade are now de-
termined to do their business upon more
correct principles F; to shorten their credits
and require more punctuality."
, 1855-03-31

MAIL CoNrRAcT.-Capt. JAMES NJ. HUNT
Of the late steamer Major Tompkins," I"
has exhibited to us proposals, which he, in
connection with JOHN II. SCRANTON, Esq,
propose to transmit, per express, to the
proper department for the carrying Of the
United States mails from the head Of Pu
get Sound to Port Townsend, on q good
and sufficient steamer or steamers, stopping
at all intermediate points. Capt. Hunt,
after thoroughly explaining and setting in
their true light, to the department, the
many miserable and objectionable blunders
contained in the printed proposals, such as
giving the correct distances from point to
point, and making the localities of the diff
ferent town sites and business places on the
Sound and Straits properly understood,
has proposed for the contract in two forms
one corrected from the chart, covering
all the contracts, and the other, agreeable
to the instructions of the department. As
the former has been strongly recommended
to the attention of the department as at
once essentially practicable, we hope no
excuse will be left for its immediate adop-
ton. Utter ignorance, or a wilful, MALI
cious intcntion from some quarter, can
alone excuse or explain the motives which
operated on the department in presenting
the proposals in the mysterious, bungling
manner in which they appear, aud we are
not done commenting on them, either.
, 1855-03-31

THURsroN COUNTY CoNvESrIoY.-Black
Lake, Mound Prairie, and one or two other
precincts have held their primary meetings,
and nominated excellent representatives to
attend the county convention. 1t seems to
be pretty generally understood that we are
to have two county conventions---oue to
nominate delegates to the territorial con-
vention, as suggested last week, and anoth.
er to nominate members for the legislative
assembly,-the latter to be an adjourned
convention of the former Such precincts
as have not yet held their primary meetings
would do well to bear this in mind, in order
to prevent misunderstanding, and select
either one or tUO sets of delegates for the
purpose referred to, as they think best,
1t seems to be a fixed fact, at all events,
that we are TO have tco conventions.