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ATTEMPT TO DESTROY CHILDREN BY
Andrew Hopkins and his
wife, residing On Robbins street. in Gov
ingtou. Ky. were arrested on Friday.
and taken before Mayor Foley Of tina,
city. charged with an attempt to destroy
three children, ba be and two little girls
aged respectively three and six years -
They were The children of Hopkins bv
his first wife. Shortly after their moth
er's death, Hopkins married the present
wife. and she Immediately put into prac-
tce fiendish plan to destroy the chill
dren by slow process Of starvation.-
The suspicious of the neighbors were
aroused. and on inves,i cation the chill
dren were found in back room. emacia :
ted and nearly dead. Both the feet of
the eldest were badly frost bitten. aad
modification setting in. it was found
necessary to ampu,ate all the toes of one
Of them. Hopkins and his wife were
both Irish. They were held to answer
at the next term Of the Circuit Court.
Gin. Gazette.
Plymouth banner. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1852-1855, 1855-05-24
Jatk FrOst-Fruit-Pr0SD Imnroviug

for some days past, the question as to
'he ELECT OF the visitation Of Jack Eros,
ndS d9soi bed more attention hereabo
man The news Of the sulphurous D, rforn,-
ance about Seyastopol On Tnosla
Puo'ic m"urned over buds of promise IN
o''onied. But ne are happy 10
oe ao'e TO give some encouragemeut a.
10 me frn;t prospects. ramble among
the hills and along the river valley on
Yesterday. afforded the gratifying evil
dence of the vitality of vegetation. Po-
tat es. peas and many other vegetables.
though soft aud young have ESCAPED
damagr; while some of The most tende,
tr'picals have suffered severely. The
iruii. however-eyen the tender shoots
Of The grape-with its delicate and e,
posed blossom buds, have been much less
affected than was at first spprehended.
some tender leaves are crisped and SOM,
whole shoots destroyed but a bouniiful
Providence has furnished a sufficient
supply to bear this thinning. The peach =
IS and other fruits are so guarded by the
surrounding embrasures OF rich foliage
that they appear TO have escaped materi-
al damage. though the chilling influence
oil the storm may yet be manifested by
the dropping of the fruit at d later be
Rod.
On The hills we understand the effects
OF The frost TO have been more severe
Several farmers have informed US that
their cherries were killed. mud many nrs
under apprehensions concerning the
grapes.-Cin. Commercial.
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Died on yesterday morning at The res.
ldence OF IL. 3. Pershing in this place
Judge DAVID STEELE, aged 7s years. He
was one Of The early settlers of This place.
ana was one of the acting ossociate
judges of the county for about eleven
years. His health has been on the de =
cline i"T lew years past. and for seve.
IA! months past he was under the i'm
preston that he should not live throues
the present spring. and so assured his
friends long before his death.
Plymouth banner. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1852-1855, 1855-05-24

The ST. Paul Times of the 25th ult.
says: From close estimate we think
we can safely say, that upwards of 900
emigrants have reached our shores since
the opening of navigation. Most of
these persons have not remained in the
city but have gone on TO farms. A gem
tleman from Sank Rapids informs US that
he counted on the road between Sank
Rapids and ST. Anthony seventy emf
grant teams.
Plymouth banner. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1852-1855, 1855-05-24

STARVATION IN GEoRGIA.-lt is stated
that in Polk county. Georgia, there is
such scarcity OF provi sions that many
Of the families are almost starving
The same is the case in Floyd county.
where public meeting has been called
20 adopt measures of relief. The partial
failures of the grain crops for a year or
two, the increase of the prices of provis-
ions. and the stoppage Of many grist-
mills. are noted as among !he causes Of
this distress.
Plymouth banner. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1852-1855, 1855-05-24

From all quarters a. the North and
west and middle States. the accounts %:
the growing crops are full OF promise. II
the season should continue as favorable
as it has been hitherto, a much larger
aggregate of breadstuffs will be raised this
year in the country at large. than was
ever known before. The mouths of the
croakers will be stopped with abundance
and prices will come downtown We
say this will and must be so. provided
the season shall continue as favorable as
it has been hitherto.--Journal of Com.
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MORTGAGE SALE.

DY virtue o.: an execution and order OF sale
Id to me directed, issued out of the Office Of
the clerk fihe Marshall Common Pleas court.
shall offer for sale the property known as
''BliSsville," al the court house door in Plym-
ouh, on Thursday the 9TH day of June next.
first the rents and profits for seven years, aud
II hey iai to sell for enough to satisfy the exc
cution, shall then offer the entire estate and
title Of the defendant therein to the h,shesr
bidder. The property is described as follows:
The north east quarter OF the north west guar
ter OF section -. IN township "a north, Of range
one east, In Marshall county, with Tavetn.
Store, Stables, Orchard &C.. >
Taken as he property of Justice r. T. Ste
vens al the suit of Lyman Blair, to satisfy a
judgment for $3.50 and costs.
JOHN L. THOMPSON, sh'G.
Msy q, 1858. lbs.
Plymouth banner. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1852-1855, 1855-05-24

A correspondent OF the Scientific Amer
lean gives hunters a valuable piece of in
formation. He says the best way TO
clean a gun. is TO wipe il out with wad
soaked in turpentine. Three or fodr
swabb;ngs will answer. and the gun can
be used at once for the turpen,ine evapo-
rates Immediately and leaves the barrel
dry. Besides there is no rust made by II,
as By water. He says he has tried il fol-
many years. and finds i; good.
Plymouth banner. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1852-1855, 1855-05-24

GREAT FIRE AT EvANsvILLE.-F From
The Louisville Journal of the l6.h inst
we clip the following PARTICULARS OF the
late fire Evansville:
A fire broke out on the 18Th inst. al
hall past 3 o'clock in a row of frame build
ings on Main street. between First and
Water. TIE flames. eight in nhmber.
were speedily consumed. The fire then
caught the brick house on Water ST.. and
burned down four large three story brick
buildings.
The principal Sufferers BY the fire are
VIM. Lowenthal & Co. dry goods and
clothing merchants. A large portion OF
their goods were saved in damaged
state. They were insured Ir $4,000 in
the Hartford, So 600 in the Home. 81 600
in the E:na. 81 900 in the Star. $1,000
in the National Protection. 400 % in the
Girard. 1000 in the GIanite, and 50 500
in the State Mutual.
M. A. Lawrence's marble shop; loss
IS, 000-insured for 50 900 IN the Ora
nite. III. J. Hart, boot and shoe dealer;
stock worth about $4,000, principally
saved; insured for 81 800 in :he Granite
and 50 600 i'm the State Mutual. Mr.
McMinman's clothing store-the contents
were principally sa we'd; insured for $1,000
in the Hartford
Johnslon's Tin shop was destroyed; the
stock was principally saved.
The building occupied by the Insurance
Co, which was three story brick, aud
belonged 10 Mr.. Parrett, was burned. -
Insured for SIS. 600.
a three story brick. owned by Mr.
Barnes, and occupied by Mr.. Fleming us
leather store and Mr.. Ber,hs as a pro-
duce store, was destroyed. The goods
were mostly insured.
The late John Mitchel.s residence was
burned-furniture mostly savei.
Miss Bakers millinery store. Nelin, s
tailor shop, and Summers s, Tiles.on's
daguereoiype gallery were burned.
Anderson's barber shop and small shoe
store were destroyed. Ii is not fully
known how the fire originated. The loss
is estimate al from $50, GOO to 500, 600
Plymouth banner. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1852-1855, 1855-05-24

Nor BAD.--A story is going the rounds
Of the papers, of merchan: in New York
who, when first married. told his wife
that for every scion she Produced. he
would place at her disposal $1,000
After lapse Of years he failed, and upon
informing his wife of his endorsements.
she quietly placed in his hands bonds to
the samount Of 10000. ms the products
of her industry. re,na king. at the same
time. You see. Charles. that have not
been idle, and you had been half as in
dusrious as your brother over The way,
should now have 100000.
Plymouth banner. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1852-1855, 1855-05-24

GOLD IN Administrations of the
Western people seem to be very conf
dent that rich mine of gold has been
discovered ON a stream called the Red
Fork of the Arkansas river, at the foot
Of the Ouchita Mountains. Considera-
bic excitement prevails in portions oil
Missouri and Arkansas, and hundreds are
already taking up the line Of march for
he mines. These fact. we gather from
Western Missouri papers.
Plymouth banner. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1852-1855, 1855-05-24

conducted with equal violence md reck-
lessness. The rosul, is that those who
started ont to convict Others have the m :
selves returned home condemned and de-
spised. Tho saints have become the sim
ners. The reforners are the unreform.
ed. The patterns and the oracles are
stripped of their borrowed robes, and
held up before the country as impostors
aud deceivers,
Plymouth banner. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1852-1855, 1855-05-24

Dignifed mem bers Of the Massachu
setts House of Representatives amuse
themselves during the session by knock
ing off each others hats. and tickling
each others ears with small rolls of pa
per. 1t is expected the session will
close with grand wrestling match.
Plymouth banner. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1852-1855, 1855-05-24
Nem advertisements
STATE OF INDIANA,
MARSHALL COUNTY.
In the Marshall circuit court.

ACOB u. BAILEY ct. al. vs.. John Low-v
~ ct. al, and the heirs Of Samuel Kep.er de-
ceased, whose names are unknown.
On the 23d day of May petition was filed
in my Office by Jacob B. Bailey, for partition
of lands belonging 10 the estate of Martin Bal
ley deceased. TO which the heirs of SAMUEL.
KErIER deceased, made part es, and their
names are unknown, and they ale believed 10
be non residents of the State, as appe ars by af-
fidavi they are hereby notified OF the pen
dcncy OF SAID partition, and the same will be
heard by said cour. al its next term, to be held
at the count house in Plymouth on The I'd Mon
day IN August 1855.
Attest: r. CORBALEy, clerk.
May2i, 1855: i0a
Plymouth banner. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1852-1855, 1855-05-24

THERE is 10 be grand Temperance De-
monstration in Lafayette on the llth &
18th Of June next. to be accompanied by
general illumination and torch light
procession. Hon. Neal Dow OF Maine.
Gen. Carey Of Ohio, John Hawkins of
Maryland, and other distinguished tenn
perance orators are expected 10 he present
Plymouth banner. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1852-1855, 1855-05-24

At Milwaukee there are 80 600 barrels
of -four $50 900 bushels Of wheat bound
for the East ss soon IS the lake opens.
The shipments of Milwaukee will double
those of last year.
Plymouth banner. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1852-1855, 1855-05-24

cab was rapidly driven between them
and; in the interval. the individual hal
drawn pistol. and aiming it point BLANK
at the Emperor. discharged both barrels
without effect. He was seized by the
police, but not until he had drawn anolf.
er pistol, and made another uitemp, 10
shoot. 1t Is said one ball g'azed the
Emperor's hot.
The would'be assassin is an Italian
named Pianozi. and was volunteef IN
Garribaldi's army He WINS in London
while the Emperor was. making his visit.
and would have made the attemp, there
if he had not been prevented by q great
concourse of people.
The Emperor proceeded with his ride.
and visited the Opera Comique in the eve
ming. lie has decided not to receive my
formal address or congratulation. though
an exception, has been made in regard TO
the British residents in Paris, who held
meetings on the 81, which was largely at
tended and at which an address was adop-
ted. The corporation o! London has Ia
ken similar action in the matter
The would be assassin will be tried at
the Assizes. about the middle of May.
The Legitimist and Orleans papers pub
lish The official account OF the attempted
assassina ton from the MOaiteur. without
a word OF comment.
Plymouth banner. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1852-1855, 1855-05-24

lNGRAnAM TEsTIMoNIAL.-Th Ger
mans OF Charleston. S. c., have organ
ized committees to solicit subscriptions
from German citizens. with which to
purchase testimonial! TO Capt. Ingra-
ham of the ST, Louis.
Plymouth banner. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1852-1855, 1855-05-24

BALLOON AscENsIoN.-W le~rn from
all exchange. that Mons. GODDARD lei, New
Orleans last Sunday week 10 a balloon.
and passed over distance of three hun
dred and ten miles in SIX hours. lie land
60 some passengers. which he took with
him. at Fort Gibson, Miss, and then re-
sumed his VOYAGE.
Plymouth banner. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1852-1855, 1855-05-24

A New DISH Under this caption an
exchange announces that "a Mr.. Enfiei i'd
Ham was recently married TO a Miss
Jemima Egg. We presume the union
took place on a fry day.
Plymouth banner. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1852-1855, 1855-05-24

An exchange. after asserting that Ind
lana is at present quiet. asks why is rhs
so! Because she don't suffer herself 10
be disturbed by demagagues.
Plymouth banner. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1852-1855, 1855-05-24

Doctor Elizabeth Blackwell, at her
residence in the city of New York. gave
a soiree to The wedding party OF Lucy
Stone and Henry Blackwell. OIL the l6.h
inst.
Plymouth banner. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1852-1855, 1855-05-24

Mr. P. Merkel. Of Louisville. has
brought suit against that city for dana
ses. Ii will be recollected tina! his
brewery was mobbed and rifled during
the late riots in that city.
Plymouth banner. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1852-1855, 1855-05-24

1t is said tina, one day last week no
less than thirty passengers passed through
Where was Blackwell, Echo answers,
Ticking has Tina with Miss Lucy"
Plymouth banner. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1852-1855, 1855-05-24

CANADIAN Wharf.-The Toronto
Globe Of The nth. says it is estima ted
that one hundred thousand bushels of
wheat are stored in tina, city for the U
S. market,
Plymouth banner. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1852-1855, 1855-05-24

The Virginia election takes place to-
day. Both parties are sanguine Of sue
cess, but Wise seems to think he will be
elected by $4,000 or 20. 600 majority
Indications. however, favor the success
Of the American party.
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PLYMOUTH, IND.
The Boone County Pioneer saws: IT

The Boone County Pioneer says: The
fruit in our county, We believe, was not
greatly injured by the late frosts. and a
fai. crop may be expected.
The wheat, oats and gross look fine.
generally. and we calculate on an over
average crop. A fair crop of potatoes
has been planted, but i is too soon to
express any opinion as TO their yield. =
Altogether farming prospects are good.
Plymouth banner. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1852-1855, 1855-05-24

A Young man named Edward Brans
field died in New York. on Wednesday,
from hylrophobia, The effect of he bite Of
dog.
Plymouth banner. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1852-1855, 1855-05-24

The Springfield (Ill.) papers estima te
the loss by the recent fire. in tina, city a,
SIC. 900, two thirds of which is covered
by insurance.
Plymouth banner. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1852-1855, 1855-05-24

A young man named Barney Hoffman
was scalded to death in Brooklyn, N. Y.
last Monday. by falling into vat OF no,
swill al q disti,ery.
Plymouth banner. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1852-1855, 1855-05-24

1t is said that one hundred thousand
volumes af"BANcRoFT's History of The
United States have already been issued
and sold.
Plymouth banner. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1852-1855, 1855-05-24

New PapeE-We have received the first
number of the Peru Weekly News, pub
lishsd at Peru, Ind. by II. A. & T..
Holderman. In politics il is Wing. bu;
whethe Of the Kuow-Nothing stripe the
editor does not say. We wish il album
daut success. pecuniarily.
Plymouth banner. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1852-1855, 1855-05-24

4 BUSINESS MAxiA.--When you buy
or sell, lei or hire. make n clear bargain.
and never trust To I'VE shan't disngres
about il"
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RcligiOuS Malice

heV. Mf. ovEEHIsEa. OF Michigan. will
preach at the Presby terrain Church at 10;
CLOCK, a. M, q p. M, on Sandar ue,,
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EUST RECEIVED, AT F. MAILER & CO.'S,
o. (ncxt door to w. L. Pomeruy)
FOR TIE LADIES.

EUsT RECEIyEDs AT F; MAILER q CO.'S,
o. (ncxt door to w. L. Pomeruy.)
FOR TIE LADIES.
Reticu!ss at all prices,
Berlin and French Baskets of all styles,
Work-boxes, new RUcuCco style,
Pearl plate and other Desks,
Leather and painted Portfolios,
Card Cuses of pearl, shell and paper mache
Card Receivers, very iue of Terra Gotta
lnk-Stands of Terra Gotta, Alabaster, &c,
Jet Bracelets Breastpns and Necklaces of all STYLES,
Perfumed French Bracelets, &C., &c.
FOR THE CENT? EMEN.
Cigars of all the leading Brands, comprising:
The Upman Lamartine, Prmra, Jockey Club, Consan-
ca Evidencia &C. To persons buying by the quantity
Chewing Tobacco, we'll supplied with all brands. Persons
buying by the quantity charge Manufacturers prices
Smoking Tobacco, fine, mild, well favored Brands
Walking Canes of all styles.
FOR THE CHILDREN.
China Tea and Dinner sets, fine Knives and Forks India
Rubber Combs, Boys Guns Secretaries, Wheelbarrows
Carriages Domnoes, Backgammon Boards Chess men,
Crying Babies, India Rubber and Tin Toys, g., &c.
MISCELLANEOUS.
Clocks in Mahogany and Iron cases. sc hours and day
Clocks.
White, blue and canary glass Candlesticks, style
Paris, China CandleSckS RaZors and Pocket of
ror Razor Srops All articles for the Toilet Portmonaes
Pocketbooks Cigar cases, best Italian and English Guitar
Strings, Flower vases, &C., &c.
FOR THE HUNTSMENs
Game bags Powder Flasks, Powder Horns, Shot BAGS
Walkers and G. d. Caps, Shot, Duponts Rifle Powder
Price and quality warranted give universal satisfaction
Come and
F. MAILER d co.
NOV - 1904. 10l-
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ISAAC PROCTOR, MERCHANT TAILOR, (Suc-
IL to O5irer e Proc Would respectfully announce
to his patrons and the public generally his return from the
Northern cities and that he is receiving his Fall and
Winter supplies of Cloths Cassimeres and Vestngs FuT
ishing Goods and Clothing which, being bought
principally cash. enabled offer at very low rates
He has in store the old stand opposite the Post
Office
Superne black blue brown dahla and other fancy Cloths
of various goods.
Superfne French English American Cassimeres of all
prices, plain and fancy.
SuperGne Simoni Docskins, for Pants and Overcoats
Superfne black Satins and Grenadines
Plain and figured and fancy silk Vestings. .
Fine rich silk Cuttings weddings and Farties
Plain ard Ggured Plush Telvets, very rich.
FURNISHING GooDsA complete assortment, consisting IN
part of
Superfne plain and fancy dress Shirts
&c 3ply Collars, large variety.
Canton Flannel, bcached Drill.
Merino and silk Understands and Drawers.
Silk, cotton and mernO plain and fancy Hosiery.
Gloves, very superior kid, black, white and fancy
Crayats black and fancy and rich assortment for weddings
and parties
Stocks black, white and fancy with and without ties
Suspeuders Dressing Gowns, DC.
In everything necessary for gentleman's complete
outfit.
With sincere thanks to his patrons for the lib
era heretofore extended him. he hopes by
attention their wants. and determination to please
to merit its continuance.
Gentlemen furnishing their goods to be manufactured
may rely upon receiving the and attention as
though sold by himself
The latest Paris and London fashions Just received
Cutting and repairing done promptly at oil times.
He will remind those indebted months time allowed
to puncua customers. Those longer than the
above time will please call and close their accounts either
by cash or note, and oblge lSAAC, PROCTOR
Raleigh Oct. 18th, 1888. W
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8 500 REWARD.

p Il o CLA MA TION.
By his Erce1eney DAVID s. REID Governor Of tie State
Of North Carolina.
WHEREAS it has been made to appear to me that one
John Young and john NJ. Giles, who stand charged
with the crime of murder in the County Onsow have
fled beyond the limits of the State
Now to the end that they be brought to to Justice
hereby issue this my Proclamation offering of
hundred and fifty dollars each for the and
livery of the said John R. Young NJ Giles to the
Sheriff of 0nslow County. - :
DEseRIPTIoS
John R. Young described be about thirty years of
age hive feet six inches HIGH sparenade blue
eyes, and has lost part of one of his forefpgers.
John NJ Giles is described be about "a years of
age light complexion, made is about five feet eight
or nine inches high, and weighs 130or 40 pounds.
Given under my hand and attested with the great
L. s. seal of the State of North Carolina at the CITY of
Raleigh, this the 2sth November, A. D., 1854.
BY the Governor: DAVID s. REID.
SAM'L. F. ADAMS, Jr., Private Secretary.
Nov. 20, 1854. 1a5I-6t
The WiiuirgUa journal will publish six times.
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IL Try OF CRAVEN.--ln accordance with the pro-
visions of the Act of Assembly incorporating the Atlantic
and North Carolina Railroad Company, the C0unty Cru
cen subscribed the Capital Stock of said company
hundred and fifty thousand dollars.
In order to meet instaments which be due, and
which may hereafter become due said subscription the
cured by the bonds of the County. So az
BY the order directing the issue of said bonds they VIII
bear the of ctu Gltun payable
seani-an1uaa Merchants Bank of Newbern or at
Edition Bank of New York at the option OF the holder
These bonds be reeenable the first day of july
thousand eight hundred and sevemyfour, and not before,
without of the holder The bonds will be issued
with Cuoas attached which will render the collection of
the interest simple aud easy -.
The security upon which the said bonds will be based
will be the real taxable polls OF the County of
Craven The present assessed cash ca1ge tie stt estate
county, million hundred and nine thousand
eight hundred and twenty-five dollars, and the nun J
polls is three thousad five hundred and eghty-two
Proposals said loan will be received and all other
cessary information upon this subject will be furnished by
the subscribers, application to them at New bern.
GEORGE GREEN, Agents for
GEO. S. STEVENSON, Craven County.
Newborn, Sept 15 1e5493f Register will please copy
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Very respectfully,
VIM. j. CLARKE.

RALEIGH, n. C., November /, 1S54.H
Dr. L. s. PEIRY Dear Sir. In accordance with the desire
of the friends of late friend Doctor W. e. Scott with
whom have been associated in the practice of Dental
Surgery for time past have determined to deliver
his Office Instruments and fixtures until his
tors app and in taking receipt for the same
feel assured that will entire satisfaction his
late friends and the public generally because
Of the fact that he proud vi his late pupil
that he had perfect confidence i'll you skiul and
cessul Dentist, and that he intended resign his
practice in your hands, owing to his failing eycsght
Wishing prosperity and hoping that viii reflect
credit late prcceptor asd partner in all your
operations remain your sincere friend
p F. PESCUD.
Raleigh. Nov. !, 1854. If