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Plymouth banner. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1852-1855, 1855-04-26


The Rank List-To the State Sentinel.
daily we are generally indebted for The
CORE ctions we are enabled 10 make in our
current list of Indiana Free Banks
From The las. we perceive that the South.
ern Bank at Terre Hau:e is omitted.
but i; is ne. stated what il is quoted
al. We also omit il. and leave our .esG
ers 10 use their pleasure abou, is recep-
ion or rejection We will ut NIL times
give all the Information about those Banhs
that we consider reliable. but will pub
Iish nothing that will subjcc. eur readers
to the merclioss ohea;ery Of brokers and
shavers. The Sentinel says the Central
Bank Committee prepared its corrected
list. The list also contains, at par,
the Logansport Insurance company. Wat.
sons Checks. at Terre Haute, Franklin
rusuruuuu rUrupanys checks, aud b. F.
Jones * Co. Checks, these we shall not
add to our list. but merely give our readers
the item as authenticated above.
Plymouth banner. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1852-1855, 1855-04-26

Hon. CYRUS TABER died on Friday
morning last. His VIII provides thu,
a. the majorioy Of his youngest child.
eli his estate shall Be equally divided
among his children. TIE water power
here and at Rocheser belonging to the
estate is 10 be improved Stephen c.
Tabor is the sole executor Of the estate.
We make this statement to correct The
rumors III referance to it.
PharOs of TIE lSih inst.
Plymouth banner. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1852-1855, 1855-04-26

lady and gentleman disputing upon
a subject, the lady testify remarked:-
''Slr. we cannot agree in anything"
You are wrong madam said he, III
you should go into room in which there
were but two beds, woman in one and
a man in the other. with whom would YOU
sleep?"
with the woman. Of course" replied
the lady.
SO would l." the gentleman replied.
Plymouth banner. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1852-1855, 1855-04-26

An exchange paper from Alton. Hi
nois. says tina; in tina, part of Illinois. ans
in many of the nvighboring counties OF
Missouri, .hers are not potatoes enough
left for seed for this years Planting; nor
have the farmers The means to buy pota-
toes enough for seed a. the high price they
bear. a greatly reduced potato crop
throughout large portion Of the Yves.
is predicted as a consequence. This
should induce farmers who have seed or
can purchase it, TO plant wide potato
fields
Plymouth banner. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1852-1855, 1855-04-26
The Peru q Indianapolis Railroai /

The Peru q indianapolis Railroad is
doing larger business. both freight nud
passenger. than any other road running to
indianapolis all things considered. and vel
it is not bic to do all the business offered.
We understood that the iron for the FIVE
miles Of road from Noblesville 20 Indian
apolis has arrived. and that the laying il
down viii commcnce Immediately.
Plymouth banner. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1852-1855, 1855-04-26

The Mail train on the NJ S. s y | r
B.. from the east. yesterday brought 35
cars ami 220G passengers. This we be
lieve is the largest load Of passengers
that ever passed over this road ana prob
ably larger than ever passed over ANY
road west The NJ. S. & y |. R Z. is do.
ing very excessive passenger busiaess
this spring. -Lapcr.s Onion.
Plymouth banner. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1852-1855, 1855-04-26
CIR NeighbarS end 0urseIf.

Our old friend VI. J. BURNS. ESQ. has
again Aken charge Of the Plymouth Ban
ner. and is rapidly converting it into
The respectable journal i,wa previous
TO his leaving the es,a blishment. MIR
B. is good editor. makes good paper,
and has our best wishes for success in
his en,erprise.-Sa Sentinel,
VIM. J. Burns, the former proprietor
and editor of the Ply Mouth Banner. has
recently repnrcha sed the vvtuG'is''"'s'-
au-. - sgaraI al It's neim. IL has passed
through the hands OF three or -four pro
prietors since he left IL: none Of whom
having had the long newspapers expert
ence which he enjoyed. found i, profta-
BILE or desira BILE. Mr.. BUNS made il a
paying es.a biishment before. and will
doubtless place it on the same footing
again. His salutatory is not very clear
as to his political intentions i'll the fu
ture; but if he follows the course he
marked out for himself IN his initiatory
editorial. when he purchased the Madison
Banner. during the time he was absent
from Plymouth. he will not be apt to
give much aid and comfort to the old
liners. South Bend Register.
We have invariably aimed 20 render
our paper interesting to majority OF It's
readers. by an indie penden. and honora Bile
course. aud whilst some would be dis.
pleased with us. others would coincide.
As to our notions Of politicians and
political parties. our neighbor Of the
Register canno. be totally ignorant. We
EXPECT to commend them when found
worthy by their acts and not BY their
popularity. AS TO the secret Of our
making lit paying establishment" on
folks down this way are at no loss. The
citizens of Marshall County seem determ.
ined TO sustain Independent paper;
and we snoT, and they belieue, that they
are now very Literally pa,ronizing one
that cheerfully allows each one Of them
the glorious privilege of thinking for
himself. Is this sufficiently "clear as to
Now. brother Graham does not ques.
ton our political publications quite SO
critically:
PLYMOUTH BANNER. This paper is
again in the iisnds of IT'S former editor
and proprietor. w. J. Burns, and has ac-
cordingly resumed its vented !nterest-
The people of Plymouth have good pa
per, and. no doubt. will sustain it. as Il
contributes more than anything else to
give prominence and importance TO their
fiourishing town and county.
Peru SentiwcI.
But here it is egain. Herr Samivel
of the Logansport Pharos:
The Plymouth Banner a few weeks
since reverted TO the old editor. w. ].
Burns. under whose charge it was eniarg-
ed year or two since. II has much i'm
proved in ability and typogra phical ap-
pearance since Mr.. Burns has again taken
hold OF il. and we wish him pecuniasy
success, and large paying subscription.
Whether or not we wish him political
success depends altogether upon the CON-
pany he trains in.-Logansport Phares.
What in the name Of all that is sacred
and nice. are our neighbors Of the quill
coming to? Gentlemen. if you will each
respectively and collectively keep on your
- armours. aud will agree to respond
to the bid, we will select the 2Sth day
Of next July, as the anniversary of our
Plymouth banner. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1852-1855, 1855-04-26

II appears that Mat J. Ward. who sho,
The scloolmasser, Butler. is the srca, lion
Of the streets Of New Orleans. He sports
beautiful span Of ba, horses. beautiful
lr caps'isoned. and carriage that is brill
liant with splendor. and upon the box sill
two colored gentlemen, with blue suita.
white gloves. black hats. green band
AROUND, and small feather upon the up.
per edge.-luad. Courier.
Plymouth banner. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1852-1855, 1855-04-26

That "Publs Opinion" -Erasmus 3. Col
Inns has already become satisfied with the
public opinion he sought in his commu
nication which appears on our first page.
Just as we were closing our columns
for this issue. we received the daily State
Sentinel containing the State Bauk act of
last winter. Our readers shall have il
next week.
Plymouth banner. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1852-1855, 1855-04-26

lmpfy-dcnt.-Our Impey. few days ago
volunteered his services in the way OF
hunting COPY, and we append his frs,
effort. He neglected, however. TO give
the proper credit. Go il lmpey.
Our devil, who pays special attention
TO lady up town, without making aiA
decided advances, was returning with
her from meeting the other night. when
she fee'ingly sud. II fear shall never
go to heaven" ''Why?" said our typo.
Because. she replied. Il love the dew
il so we'll"
Plymouth banner. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1852-1855, 1855-04-26

BbUSTY LAND APPLIcANrs-The Com
mi@sioners OF Pension has decided ,ha, no
person can be a beniliciary under the
first section Of The net OF March 3, 1855,
who has not performed fourteen days ser.
vice at the seat Of lgar in which he shall
claim - have served
Plymouth banner. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1852-1855, 1855-04-26

The New Albany Ledger has the fol
lowing on Mr.. CoLFAx:
CofaI. of the South Bend Register.
asks what the popular uprising Lost fa-l'
has effected? Well. il effected. among
other things. the election Of a little pop
inlay 10 Congress from the Ninth District
Of Indiana.
Plymouth banner. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1852-1855, 1855-04-26

The lady's Beck for May is already on
our table in advance of lis cotempora-
ries. The truth is. Cooley is invariably
in advance Of all the Magazines we re
ceive, and in most essentials. ahead OF
them in richness and embellishments.
Plymouth banner. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1852-1855, 1855-04-26

HIGH PRIcEs cF BREADsTUFFs.- Both corn
and flour were never known 10 be high.
er than they ore now all over the West.
ern States. The lowest quotation that
we can find in the richest corn growing
regions. is ioity cents bushel. and-from
that up TO seventy five. 1t is OH an av-
erage three times as high as in any former
year. " hile flour is from ten to twelve
dollars a barrel in this market. |. is a
new era for Western farmers 1t makes
a new era for Eastern consumers, II
is the era Of high pTices-so high thai
many who arc working for customary
wages. are ru. TO it to get fooG sYiicien,
to satisfy the appeti.es Of their families.
We venture to prophesy that neither
Of these articles will fall much belo.y
the existing price the present year. even
with one Of the best average crops'of the
last decade of years. And with such II
drouth as that Of last season-which is
not at all unlikely to happen-the price
OF corn and flour will probably be fifty
per cent. highes than it is now; and the
poor of :his city. if not in the country,
will actually s.arve.-N. !. Tribune
Plymouth banner. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1852-1855, 1855-04-26

To SToP THE RAvAGEs OF CATTERPIL-
LARs.-Take pan with lighted char
coal. and place it under the branches OF
the tree or bush on which there are cat
Throw lit:le birthstone on
the coa.s-the vapoE thence arising will
be mortal 20 these inse cts. aud destroy all
that are on the tree.
Plymouth banner. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1852-1855, 1855-04-26
Fiat Expression Of Public Opinion" commenced.

ilat "LyplGsSl6n OF Pl0.le cplnIOl" commenced
The SECRETARY OF SrATE.-The Mdiaa
Republican is striving to justify The course
of Secretary Collins in refusing to publish
the State Bank Law. They have taken
upon themselves hard task, and one
they will not be able to make the people
believe TO be right. Mr.. Collins has no
more right 20 usurp the authority he has
in the premise. than the printer has to
refuse to publish the law in his paper
Lei the Secretary place the Courier down
on the list Of those instructing him to pub
lish the law. whet Their that law be good.
bad, or Indifferent LuFaystte Courier.
Let him place The Evansville
Journal on the same list. 1t being objec-
ted by Mr.. Collins that no provision had
been made for paying the expenses OF
publishing this law. we wrote to him some
time ago, that we would pay the expense
OF making copies o.! the Free Bank and
State Bank Law. publish them correctly
in the Journal, and supply his Office with
one thousand extras OF each law, or as
many more as he might want. We re-
cieved no reply, Blu, found the Free Bank
Law in the State Journal, aud promptly
republished il. There seems TO be but one
opinion as to Mr.. Collins late declaration
Of independence. and that is unqualified
condemnation. In that popular opinion,
we are sorry circumstances oblige Us most
heartily TO concur.--Euansvielle Journal.
E. B. COLLINS, the new Secretary oil
State, refuses to publish the State Bank
Plymouth banner. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1852-1855, 1855-04-26

Firc.-The Nashville Iacksonian of the
l9th. publishes en- account, of the most
extensive fire that ever occurred in tina,
place. with one exception. 1t was first
discovered in blacksmith shop OH Main
street. and communicated from building
TO building until the entire square was
consumed excep, two or three buildings.
in about two and q half hours from the
time i. was frs, discovered. Loss esti-
mated al $1,000 and but little insured.
Plymouth banner. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1852-1855, 1855-04-26

To be woman of fashion is one Of the easiest
things in the world. 4 late writer describes il
buy e1 erything you don't want. and pay fo1
nothing You do; smile on all mankind but your
husband; be happy every where but at home
hate the country, adore the city, neglect your
children; nurse lap dogs. and go 10 church ev-
cry time You get new shawl.
Plymouth banner. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1852-1855, 1855-04-26

BAKED Ms.-Mosl persons boil hams.
Il is much better baked. if baked right.
Soak :,fo, an hour in clean water, and
wipe it dry; next spread it ell over with
Thin batter. end then put i, in deep
dish. with sticks under 1t TO keep i. out OF
the gravy. When il is fully done. take
off the skin and matter crusied upon the
fesh side. and set it away 10 cool. You
will find il delicious. bat toe rich for dys
pep.iCs.
Plymouth banner. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1852-1855, 1855-04-26
A. p. HODGES
JOHN PORTER.
HODGES s. PORTER
attorneys at LaU,

attorneys at L0ir,
Plymouth, Marshall County, Indiana.
Office over II. b. Hines Hardware Store,
NM ILL give prompt attention 70 the COL
Wv lection o. Claims. attend 10 tie pur-
chase and sale OF real estate, procure Boun-
~ La nd Warrants and Pensions. Refer to
MEssRs. p yAMKs & CO.. New York.
HAYNES & McKILLAP.
PEARSON & CO.. Chicago.
x. SWIFT * CO.,
HUNTIsGToF. LEE & CO., Det.
d. 4. LAYMAE * CO, Gin.
April &c, 1855. Cyl
Plymouth banner. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1852-1855, 1855-04-26

The create I hardship We have heard of re-
Gently, is that OF western editor. who thus de-
livers himself we would say to the in .ivid
ual who stole our shirt off the pole, while we
were lying III bed. waiting for il TO DRY, ths we
sincerely hope that the collar may cut hi.
throat Boston Mil
Plymouth banner. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1852-1855, 1855-04-26

DuTr on MrLK.-The Treasury Depart
mens Ill reply 10 an enquiry on the sub
jec,. has decided that the article Of milk
from Canada cannot be admitted free of
duty under the recent reciprocity treaty.
Plymouth banner. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1852-1855, 1855-04-26

DIED in this township. on the 9Th
inst. of dropsy. Mrs. ELLEN. consort O:
james Hamilton, in the Oath year OF her
age.
Plymouth banner. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1852-1855, 1855-04-26
Netu advertisements
DlSSOgaErSOaa.

TszE Partnership heretofore existing be-
tween the undersigned under the name and
firm of j. f. Van yalkenburgh & Co., was dis
solved by the mutual consent of the parties on
he Odd inst. The Books, notes and accounts
OF SAID firm are left for settlement with Robert
Rusk at the old stand. and the liabilities O,
the finn are TO be settled by him.
j. F. VAN vALKENBURGH,
ROBERT RUSK.
hnrl o6 1882 "a,
Plymouth banner. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1852-1855, 1855-04-26

ENCLOSE a STaMP.-Thai is good hint
we find in an exchange. Now that let
tcrs not prepaid viii not be forwarded,
they who write to others on their own
business, requiring en- answer, should en-
close stamp.
Plymouth banner. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1852-1855, 1855-04-26
THIRD DISPATCH.
CHICAGO, April 2l-91 2. \

I
Every thing is now quiet. Swift's Ar
ti,lery was planted in front OF the Court
House. on Randolph street. and ropes
were drawn across the corners OF the
street. Sentinels are guarding the gates
Of the Square No further danger is ap-
pretended to- might. Arrests continue be-
ing made. License suits were the origin
of this affair which have no; yet termine-
ted.
Plymouth banner. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1852-1855, 1855-04-26

johnny" said three year old TO sn
Older brother OF six, why can, we see
The sun go back where il rises?'
why. Jim. you little goosay. cause it
is ashamed 20 be seen 'goins down East "
Plymouth banner. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1852-1855, 1855-04-26

They are about TO start daily paper
at Chicago. to oppose the temperance
law, aud advocate the Interests OF the
whiskey sellers. saloon keepers. and hard
drinkers generally. /. is to be called
The Cocktail Adrecate and Free Wis
key Journal" The Chicago Trib~nS
says it is 10 be conducted on purely spir-
itual principles - Sentinel.
Plymouth banner. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1852-1855, 1855-04-26

Mr.. CYRUS TABIR, one Of the oldest
citizens Of Loganspori. died .. that place
on the 18th inst.
Plymouth banner. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1852-1855, 1855-04-26

ANOTHER SHINPLAsTER SwIypLLl-B,lls
reading Delaware City Bank. Della
per side Of the bill are the words Estab-
lished on Specie basis The bills ere
signed n. J. Roscoe and D. II. Seely.
|. is fsaul.-St. ScaiinGl.
Plymouth banner. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1852-1855, 1855-04-26

Navigation has commenced on the Wa
bash and Erie Canal in COOL earnest. We
learn that the Packets were 10 commence
their regular trips about the first Of this
week.
Plymouth banner. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1852-1855, 1855-04-26
withdrawing.

TEHIIE subscriber wishes toi1form the citizens
4 Of Plymouth and vicinity TIA, he has or
hand fresh 10: OF Lime expressly FOR white
washing. and Is prepared 10 wait upon those
who may wish ich work done, on Short ne
.ice GE9. z. SpACLDlNG.
Apnl25, ls55. 6.f
Plymouth banner. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1852-1855, 1855-04-26

There is promise of fair Weld of
peaches In Lawrence county.
Plymouth banner. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1852-1855, 1855-04-26
April oath, 1859.
,GsyEp Of ElenasR.

DJRSUANT to an order of the Common
4 Pleas Court Of Marshall county in the
State OF Indiana. for the sale of land belonging
TO the estate Of Henry II. Cnmmns deceas-
&c, offer at private sale,
AFa Improved Farm,
With timber. water, buildings, orchard &c.
lying three miles west Of plymouth contain
ing 100 Acres. 1t IS described the west
halt OF the north west quarter and the north
west quarter o. the south west quarter OF Sec
ton II. in township 80, range one east.
One fourth down, and the balaace on credit,
secured by notes on interest, waving valuation
laws, to be secured By mortgage on the prem
ises on confirmation of the sale, to be execu.
ted and recorded at the expense Of the purcha-
ser. MAJOR FUTILE.
Admir-. de BONA non.
April 90, 1885. etl.
Plymouth banner. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1852-1855, 1855-04-26

The Rushyille Jacksonian has changed
bends, and JOHN l.. ROBINSON. Esq
who we believe is at this time the act
ing u. s. Marshall for Indiana. is the
spending Editor. He is down on
the Methods, preachers and Know M III
ingism 10 his first number, like shous
and of brick.
There are few yellow legged chick
ems in this vicinity. and libe rality enough
among the sisters to pick Them. Come
on gentlemen.
Plymouth banner. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1852-1855, 1855-04-26

Found dead on tie 23d inst, on the La
porte road, about nine miles North west Of
this place, man su opposed TO be about -
years o. age, FIVE feet inches high, ligh, coa
p,Cxion, dark Blown hair, and bald he AIDED
Upon inquest, was found in his br eeches
pocket, s 30 in silver change, poke. nj c.
: pair Of Spectacle, one with and the other
without case, bundle containing , shirts, p
s. OFT coat. light color. together with small
XII o. sA0emaking tools and pint flask con-
tanning abour one gill OF whisky. II j; sup
posed by the jury that he came TO his death
by excessive drinking and lying on the damp
ground, as there We're no marks Of violence
mani est. LORENZO MiTTESON,
Coroner ". c.
April oath, 1853.
p. S. After receiving the report Of the jury
in the above case, have learned by C ID,
Clarke the name of the deceased 10 be Alfred
Simpson, former resident OF WsliingS ord,
Conn, q shoemaker by trade.
LORENZO ATTESON.
Plymouth banner. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1852-1855, 1855-04-26

first induction as the aforesaid Editor,
and give you one Of the best dinners
(public OF course) that can be scared up
in Northern Indiana. Why not? Ply
mouth was where the other Pilgrims
first started in this country. Our good
friends here will help us get it up, for
they know every mothers son of you
will give our pretty little city puff on
returning to your respective homes.
Plymouth banner. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1852-1855, 1855-04-26

DiitrpX.-We are somewhat familia,
with the truth of the following. from
the Madison Courier Of the l4Ih, IN
relation to the suffering poor OF that
city. The time has been when the cries
of distress reached our ears from foY-
eign land. and Madison. we believe. was
not behind her sister cities in response
10 the call, in proportion TO her popula-
ton. Now when starvation stares In
the face. portion Of her own people.
ard other portions of the State are care
iessly iuxuria,ing upon plenty. and have
to spare. we cannot forego the opportu-
nifty of suggesting an amendment to the
Courier's appea! in their behalf, and in
f;ead of converting the Legislature. cal,
. convention Of those who have bread
and meat and potatoes to spare. in diff
ferent portions of the State. to devise
ways and means TO prevent our fellow
creatures from suffering ana want-at all
events within the limits Of our own
State. We again say. we know some
thing Of the truth Of the Couriers state
men,s Read them:
The Times.
Money is said to be plenty in all the
sseat cities on the Atlantic seaboard, and
in Cincinnati il is reported that borrow
ers Of good repute have no difficulty in
obtaining accommodations. money
market easy" is the general quotation.
This, in ordinary times. would be indi-
cative of prosperity. Is ii so-does 1t
indicate prosperity?
Look at the other side Of the picture.
Flour eIO,5O per barrel. potatoes 81 per
bushel. and every other article Of daily
consumption as high in proportion
Add to this the alarming scarcity. The
-four and corn in the immediate neigh.
borhood is exhausted. We are now as
ing the corn grown in the vicinity of the
lakes and the potatoes from beyond the
lakes. The spring has been so backward
that the grasses for the stock and the
giants called greens" have not as yet
se.rdsd any relief. What is to be done
Plymouth banner. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1852-1855, 1855-04-26
IN THE HARRIET AGAIN!
Corporation sT0ssce.

TIL Election of officers for the corporation
Of Plymouth. for tie yelr en- u'ns, will no
holden NJ Tie court home Oh The fret Mand v
Ill M.v next. between the usual hours By Or
der Of the Board f rrrs,tn-
M. ". SMITH. Clerk.
Arrii 26. 1865. 6,3
Plymouth banner. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1852-1855, 1855-04-26
SECOND DISPATCH

CHICAGO. April 2l-o. 81 4. NJ.
The riot commenced at 4 7. NJ. A
company Of Germans crossed the river
from the north side, armed .wi,h Loaded
guns, knives, clubs, &C. They marched
TO the north east corner of the CouT,
House Square. This was the signal for
hostilities. The policeman on the corner
OF Clark and Randolph streets was shot
dead By German. Two Germans were
shot By the police and dragged to Jail
Ehe policeman on Clark street was knock
ed down end beaten. A prominent ci'i-
zen. james A. Reese. while passing. WIS
shot. the ball grazing his skull. though
not dangerously. A man was shot out
of a wagon; and there are rumors OF
Others being wounded in various parts
of the city. The military are now out.
and immense crowds are around the Court
House. A number of arrests have been
made. The cause of the disturbance
this 2. NJ. was the arrest Of the Germans
this Y. ". The Germans threatened TO
have them out before night. and still
threaten to break in. A large police
force has been depu,ised in expectation
of another attack to night.