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Marshall County Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1855-1859, 1856-04-03
Who is Charles Robinson!

Mr.. Charles Robinson, who is called Gov
ernor elect of Kansas, was highly extolled
by Senator Wilson in his late speech, and
compared with Miles Standish. Senator
Jones, of Tennessee, in reply to Mr.. VIII
son sail:
Il desire to ask who is this Mr.. Charles
Robinson, who is called G Governor elect of
Kansas? Does the honorable Senator pre-
tend to known who he is? (Mr. Wilson
nodded ASSENT The honorable Senator
bows his head. Then l hope he will fur
nish the Senate with a biographical sketch
OF him. | nave few paragraphs in regard
to that gentleman; and, by way of aiding
the Senator with the preparation Of his
memoir L will state what know of him.
shall not resort TO newspapers, but | can
refer to the records Of the country to es,ab-
lish what | say, Mr.. Charles Robinson
the Miles Standish of Kansas-was once .
citizen of California; and what was he there?
He was the head and front, the leader of a
band of desperadoes, as Infamous as ever
dlsgraced any age or country. He it was
that organized band in the city of Sacra-
mento for the purpose of warning against
the rights of property there. He it was
that led that band in that ever to -be-execrat-
ed conflict. in which the peaceful Mayor of
the city of Sacramento and the Sheriff of
that county, in attempting to execute the
law, was shot down
He was arrested and put into prison. and.
while there, was elected to the Legislature
by these ruffians, these squatters, these men
assaying to usurp the rights of property
He went 10 the Legislature as the champi
on of the spurious or squatter sovereignty
In California. When the Senatorial election
came on. am informed by a gentleman
welladvised on the subject, instead of stand
ing up for the party which elected him, he
voted for the largest property holder in
California. On the 28th Of February-if
am not mistaken il the date-your Miles
Standish left tho Legislature, and never ap-
peared there again. The journals show it:
[ had them examined last night. He left
California, and the next time that Miles
Standish, alias Mr. Governor Charles Rob-
inson. made his appearance on the stage,
he is at his old game, leading on despcra-
does to the violation Of the law and resist
ance to the legal authorities of the coun-
try"
Marshall County Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1855-1859, 1856-04-03
SCHOOL MONEY.

The question is asked almost every day
at what time the school money will be dis
tributed? For the information Of those in
terested, we will state that the third Mon
day in May is the time fixed by law.
The County Treasurer takes the Inter-
est collected on the common school fund
and the school tax collected on the tax du-
plicate, to the State Treasurer, when he
goes to make his annual settlement, in A.
pril. Sometime between then and the third
Monday in May he has to go to Indianap-
oils again, to bring the money back.
The present school law is defective in
many particulars. Its trainers had but a
faint idea of the kind of law the people
needed. They knew but little of the OPP
erations Of the old law, and no doubt tho t
that the new one would work like charm
but experience shows that there is too much
machinery and too many officers. Were
the Legislature to act wisely, they would
employ a committee of County Auditors
to draft school law for them; then they
would have law what would be law
Marshall County Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1855-1859, 1856-04-03

We publish to-day the message Of Gov
Barstow to the Legislature of Wisconsin,
containing his resignation. 1t will be rec
objected that there was dispute for some
time, about who was elected Governor; fl
nally the Board of Canvassers declared
Barstow democrat, elected. and gave him
a certificate. The Legislature met; Barstow
took the oath of office and sent messages to
the Legislature. Bashford OK. N. insti-
tuted proceedings to oust Barstow; the Su-
preme Court decided that Bashford was
entitled to the office. lilo has taken the
oath, sent his message to the Legislature,
and they have refused to receive it by a
vote of 38 to 81.
A late dispatch says they reconsidered
the vote and received the message.
Marshall County Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1855-1859, 1856-04-03

ifornia Legislature for erecting three new
States out of California
The receipts of gold were diminishing
Flour weak; domestic and Oregon selling
at $500. Hams SIS. Lard l9J. Butter,
choice, Sc. Whisky rs.
Nothing of Importance from the 18th
mus.
Dates from Valparaiso are to February
9Th; from Callao to February Goth.
The CHILEAN war steamer Cascade, from
Talhuano, foundered near Moule on tie 3Otf
January. Out of 348 persons on board
only A were saved.
The sloop-of-war st. Marys was detained
at Calloa on account of the disturbed state
of the country.
Advices had reached Panama that Indi
ans on the Atlantic coast of the Province
of Vera Guayo had attacked the capital
Santiago, and burned it partly down.
Advices from Costa RIGA state that Gen
Walker had threatened to attack and des
troy Punta Arenas. The government had
sent troops TO defend the people.
Marshall County Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1855-1859, 1856-04-03
ARRIVAL OF THE EMEU.


BosToN, March 81.
The steamship Emeu arrived here last
night from Liverpool with dates up tc
18th inst, and London dates up to tho
/ 18th inst,
Cotton quiet and less firm. Sales or
Monday of 1000 and on Tuesday of 5000
bales.
Breadstufs slightly advanced Flour Is
Wheat 3da4d dearer. Corn Is better.
Consols closed 9l5
The Canada arrived ut Liverpool on the
10th inst, and the Washington at Cowes OF
the same day.
The political news is of very little i'm
portance The Peace Conference was
in daily session, nothing had yet trans
PRED.
Advices from the Crimea state that q
neutral line had been traced between the
Allies and Russian armies.
A review of $4,000 British troops took
place at Balaklava on the 9Th.
The White Works were blown up at Sc
bastopol, Feb. 25th
Advices from CoDstantinople to Feb. 28tl
state that an Austrian courier had arrived
there with propositions relative to the Prin-
cipalities.
A financial crisis had occurred at Con
stantinople. Exchange on London had
risen to 1877; on Vienna to l20 The En-
glish pound sterling was rated at 100
The Minister of Finance had appealed to
the merchants, and invited them 10 devise
a remedy.
The River Danube was re-epened, and
the LLOYD steamers had recommended run
ming
An order to suspend hostiities had been
given to Omar and Selim Pashas'.
The Allies were constructing huts on
both sides of the Bosphorus, the English
engineers were marking out camp on the
Asiatic coast.
Adyices from Norway announce a Sc
rious commercial crisis. Twenty com
mercial houses had suspended in Bergen
alone.
Manchester market firm.
The steamer Emeu passed the America
for Liverpool on the 10Th.
Prince Jerome Bonaparte had been dan
gerously i'll, but was improving.
Marshall County Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1855-1859, 1856-04-03

HAVE You GOT ANY NAILS A tall gawky looking
countryman during the height of the business season
last Fall, walked into one of the largest wholesale
dry goods houses Broadway and entirely dsrc-
garling the invitations of the numerous statesmen to
inspect the latest patterns, he strobe into the count
ing room, where the heads of the establishment
were stting in solemn conversation. After taking
cursory glance of the room, and surveying attcn-
lively the faces of its occupants, he asked with an
unctious Yankee nasal twang:
Say yeou-got any nails
Nails, sir, naiis.' repeated the most iicnified
Dombey of the firm. No, what should we do with
nails7'
Wal, dunno-thought may be YOU mought.-
Hahn; got no nails, ehl'
No sir replied Dombey again, with an emphasis,
motioning to the door.
The individual in search Of nails, took his time
about it, and then left the counting room In turn
he asked every clerk the same question, and receiv-
ed information from ALL that nails formed no part
of the establishment
WAL said he, going towards the door, don't keep
nails here no how
The principal salesman, whose dignity was hurt
by the idea that any one should suppose that an cs
tabIishmcnt where he had prominent place. sbouId
keep nails headed the oountryman off as he was
proceeding towards the entrance and asked him ,b
ruptly what he wanted
Want said the countryman as cool as cucum.
Der, Il want to know if you've got any nailsl'
Nails, no sir. You have been told again and
again, that we've got no nails-so you had better
CO.
Amt got any nails chr Well, then. lest
look here mister if Won amt got no nails. what
an awful fix you'd be in if you'd happen to have the
Itch
Marshall County Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1855-1859, 1856-04-03
ELECTION.

Next Monday the voters of Center town.
ship will be called upon to elect two Justi-
ces of the Peace, trownship Trustee, DC.
The Democrats met in convention and nom
mated men to fill the several Offices. They
adopted plan that should have been adopt
ed years ago, and that was, selecting men
for Office who are "honest and capable. -
Mr.. CASE, the nominee for Justice of the
Peace, is one of our oldest citizcns-has
served two terms as Justice, and has given
as good saifaction as could be expected,
for the amount Of business that has been
before him. 1t will be observed from a
card in our last issue, that one of the nom
inees for Justice declines accepting the
nomination.
When it was ascertained that he would
not be a candidate, it was thought not to
be advisable to call another convention, and
JOHN 3. DIchsoN was thought to be
a suitable man for the office, seeing that
the country was entitled to one out CT the
three, and as Mr.. Dickson had served one
term as County Commissioner, and one
term as Justice Of the Peace, it would be
presumed that he possessed the requisite
qualifications in some good degree.
The candidates for Constables are young
and sprightly, full of snap and we'll quail
fed to discharge the duties of the Office to
which they aspire.
The nominee for Trustee, Mr.. Hazclton,
is good, substantial farmer, and possess
es good business habits. 1t would be well
for the County that more of such men
were called on to fill the important offices.
j. X BROOKE, the candidate for Clerk,
and A. c. STALEY, for Treasurer, are too
well Known in this community to need any
commentator from u.s.
This is the first time that the Democrats
have nominated-a township ticket, and they
have been very fortunate in makinga wise
selection. We say to the Democrats of
Center township, turn ont next Monday and
spend one day for the good of your coun-
try.
Marshall County Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1855-1859, 1856-04-03

W. H. RHODES d. Co. Ambrotype Artists,
who have been stopping at the Daguerrean
rooms of J. E. ARMSTRONG, will remain in
town this week only. During their stay
here, they have given more general satisfac-
ton than any artists who have ever visited
this place, and there has been a sufficient
number for us to judge of real merit. The
Ambrotype is great improvement on the
Daguerreotype, possessing greater brill
iancy;a more exact life like appearance, and,
is not in the least impaired by age. We
have seena number of their specimens, and
can truly say that they excel anything of
the kind that we have ever seen got up in
Hoosierdom. Any person desiring sim
ilitude of their physiognomy, will never
have a more favorable opportunity than the
one new offered. We have often heard per-
sons say they would give most anything in
their possession for likeness of relatives
or dear friends, and to such of our readers
we would say that an opportunity like the
present may not have recurrence, as our
resident artist contemplates removing in a
short time.
Marshall County Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1855-1859, 1856-04-03

Efs- The following rule for calculating
interest will be found very convenient and
greatly shorten the old process taught in
our common Arithmetics:
When the time consists Of years, months
and days. reduce the years and months To
months, and annex third of the nun.
Der OF days. For 6 per cent. multiply bv
half the sum upon which interest is to be
calculated.
ExAMPLE.-What is the interest of 5000
for 5 years 10 months and "a DAYS al 6 per
cent? Five years ard 10 months are 20
months. and one third of "a days are nine
days. To the 10 annex the 9. and Won
have 7Oe. Multiply shis by 100. half the
sum upon which interest is to be calcula.
ted, and you have 10000. Cut off the three
right hand figures for cents, and you have
5000, the interest Wabcsh Gazette
Marshall County Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1855-1859, 1856-04-03

We have a Brass Band in town; did you
all know it? We thought we would in
form you so that you need not be alarmed
if they should come around some evening,
as soon as the weather gets warm enough,
and give you Jlow in the way of sere-
r.adc.
There is a String Band in town, also.
We have the promise Of serenade from
it shortly. They talk Of giving a concert
before long, and if they do, We hope ev
erybody will go.
There is Vocal Band of serenaders
in town, too; we had an enchanting strain
from that source, the other evening, for
which we arc much obliged.
Marshall County Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1855-1859, 1856-04-03

@There seems to be question in the
minds of some about electing township
Trustees; some think there should be two
elected in this township. The same ques-
ton was sprung here last year. We wrote
to the Auditor of State, asking his con-
struction of the law. He decided that
there was to be but one elected each year,
and that an appointment made by the coun-
ty Commissioners would be for the balance
Of the unexpired term.
Marshall County Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1855-1859, 1856-04-03
LATEST FROM WAsHINGroN.-We learn,

LATEST FROM WAsHINGToN-We learn,
by special express from Washington City,
that there has been quite breeze at the
federal capital, consequent upon the ques-
of appointment of Collector Of the port
Of Lake Maxinkuckee, at Bourbon. The
affair, it is currently reported has caused
a split in President Pierce's cabinet
Franklin, Gushing and Davis, favoring the
appointment of -, while Campbell and
Guthrie oppose it. Marcy, as usual, is
non committal Should the matter be de-
termined tefore our next issue, our readers
may look for an extra. In this connection,
we may add, that there are still a few va
cancies upon our subscription list-terms,
81 so in advance.
Marshall County Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1855-1859, 1856-04-03

We have Vera Cruz dates of the 9od.-
Tamariz was still at Pcubla, hemmed in
by the government troops. 1t was report
ed that he had made ovcrtures for sur
render, but which Comonfort had reject
ed
Late adviccs from Galveston state that
the Lipan Indians were still troublesome.
and the citizens of the frontiers were form
ing III companies for protection.
Marshall County Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1855-1859, 1856-04-03
-Four more numbers will comnlete b

-Four more numbers will complete the
first six months of the Democrat By a
reference to our terms, it will be seen that
after the expiration of that time, persons
who have not paid for their papers, will be
charged two dollars. Our terms are as
low as we can afford them, and we think
no reasonable person Will complain if we
live up to them Invariably.
Marshall County Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1855-1859, 1856-04-03

Sig. Carr's slight Of hand exhibition
fizzied out, the second night of its stay
here, just as it had ought to. Such trav-
cling monopolies should not be counter
anccd by the public.
Marshall County Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1855-1859, 1856-04-03
boston. March 9

The schooner Marie Smith. seized in our
harbor last summer. on suspicion Of being
a SLAYER, and finally released and sailed for
Montevideo, had been captured and carried
into Bania, for having attempted 10 land
800 negroes brought from Africa. She had
embarked with $50 from the coas, but $50
died on the passage.
Marshall County Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1855-1859, 1856-04-03
WAsuINGToN March OF

In the Senate, this A. NJ, the matters
connected with the action of the Naval
Board were made the special order for
Monday.
In the House, the Committee on For
eign Relations were instructed to inquire
into the expediency of remodeling the d.
plomatic and consular system; pending
which, the House adjourned
Marshall County Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1855-1859, 1856-04-03
WASHINGTON. March o6

Mr.. Sherman returned to this city to-
night. He accepts the appointment on the
Kansas committee of investigation George
q. Fogg, of Concord, N H., will be chief
clerk of the committee; s. G. Hannicum
of Boston, assistant do, and VIM. Blair, OF
Baltimore reporter.
Marshall County Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1855-1859, 1856-04-03
We are informed that Mr.. S. EDWARD

We arc informed that Mr.. S. EDWARDS
is about starting reading room in con-
nection with his saloon. He says he is not
going to keep anything that will intoxcate,
and will spare no pains to make it pleas
ant place..to spend an hour or two, for those
who may favor him with call.
Marshall County Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1855-1859, 1856-04-03
PHILADELPHIA. March 81

The Unioa Convention at Harrisburg
adjourned at noon to-day, after nominating
the following State ticket: Auditor Gencr-
al, Darwin Phelps; Canal Commissioner,
Thomas Cochrane; Surveyor General, Il.
Laport.
Marshall County Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1855-1859, 1856-04-03

EEWithin the last week, some of our
B'hoys about town have spearcd some fine
Pike, from twentyfour to thirty inches
long; they are not bad to take.
Marshall County Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1855-1859, 1856-04-03
Well. III bet | was sold Tuesday even

Well, I'll bet was sold Tuesday even
ing last. A tern of pedestrian ladies call
ed at our office, and reques ed me to ig-
mite the oper of their nocturnal luminary'
it having had its flames extinguished by
the whirling blast that blew from the south
west Of course could not refuse, and
proceeded at once to comply with the re-
quest II arould Mt Jurn ! and upon close
examination, found it was piece of Irish
fruit 4 shaped after the fashion of a can
die! l acknowledged the corn" and re-
turned my thanks for their kind remem-
brance ofme on "April fool day!' TYPO.
Marshall County Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1855-1859, 1856-04-03

c. A. HUers, has located among us,
and intends becoming a permanent citizen.
He Is a young man of fine talents, and
should receive liberal share Of patronage
See card in dis number,
Marshall County Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1855-1859, 1856-04-03

We should like to exchange with every Fillmore
paper in the State Veroy RereiHe
If the RereiHe exchanged with none but
Fillmore papers, its list would not be large.
Judging from the north part of the State
Marshall County Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1855-1859, 1856-04-03

Putnam's Monthly, for April is received.
1t contains sight of interesting miscella-
ny, and is well worth the subscription price.
Address Dix IL Edwards, n. Y.
Marshall County Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1855-1859, 1856-04-03

DR.. WRIGHT has retired from the Goshen
Democrat, and has returned to South Bend
his former place of residence.
Marshall County Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1855-1859, 1856-04-03

The Swamp Land Commissioner and En-
gineer have again commenced selling con-
tracts for ditching see notice in to-days
papers.
Marshall County Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1855-1859, 1856-04-03
so, Irish fruit, how well you suit,
The cause of human natur,
What is there that can compare
With thee, O, fiowry tatur."

Our Graded School closed yesterday.
From the number of scholars present and
the looks of their eyes, we should judge
that they had formed an attachment for
Mr.. MoIR, that will last during life.
Mr.. MoIR leaves for Eldora, Iowa. short
ly, and we hope he may be as favorably re-
lceivcd there as he has been here.
Marshall County Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1855-1859, 1856-04-03

DR.. GROVER, of Yellow River, has a
card in to-day's issue. Read it.
Marshall County Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1855-1859, 1856-04-03
DEMOCRATIC NOMINATIONS.

For G0reraor,
ASHBEL p WILLARD, of White.
For Lieut. GOrerRor,
JOHN G. WALKER, of Laporte.
For Secretary Of State,
DANIEL Mcclure, of Morgan.
For 1aFtor Of State,
JOHN W. DoDD, of Grant.
For Treasurer Of State,
AeuILLA JONES, of Bartholomew.
For AHorney General,
Jos. L. MoDoNALD. cf Montgomery.
For superintendent Of Public Instruction,
WILLIAM c. LARRABEE, of Putnam.
For Clerk Of Supreme Court,
WILLIAM B. BEACH,, of Boone.
Reporter Of Decisions Of Supreme Court,
GoRDoS TANNER, of Jackson.
Marshall County Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1855-1859, 1856-04-03
DEMOCRATIC NOMINATIONS.

DEMOCRATIC NOMINATIONS.
TOWNSHIP TICKET.
For Justices Of tie Prace.
JAMES III. CASE,
Townslip Treasurer,
A. c.. STALEY.
Township Clerk.
JOHN II. BROOKE.
Ioraship Trustee,
JAMES HASLETON.
For ConstGbieS,
DAVID HOW,
A. C.. THOMPSON,
THOMAS J. PATTERSON.
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1856-09-27

Both abandoned their party before its demise,
and both are claiming the rewards of their de-
sertion from their new allies. So much for the
Fillmore performance ofthe Convention But the
richest is yet to come. DonnelsOn is adopted
and commended. His only recommendation IS
that he is traitor to his 'former associates, :
aud that without the merit of coming over to his
new ones, the so called Wings. His chief act
has been that of denouncing Fillmore and his
administration. He said-''As to the assertion
that Fillmore's administration is entitled to the
credit of standing up to the measures of the
compromise in good faith, it is too ridiculous to
require denial, and too preposterOus to demand
refution." How the Baltimore Convention
could swallow him, was problem which an
ostrich's stomach alone could solve: but they
did it, and boldly. Old line Wings, who are
Wings from principle-not in name merely
who love their country, and therefore loved
Wing principles and the Wing leader, who are
not weak enough to fear the charge of inconsis-
tency, false indeed but prefer right to pride,
and would like to initiate the example Of their
great leader, who would rather be right than
be President, > will hardly give this bogus Con-
vention second thought They will regard it
as the assembly of lot of disquieted politicians
..who are walking through dry places, seeking
rest and finding none, and will say of them, if
they do not forget them that their last state is
worse than their frst.
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1856-09-27
DEsPoNpENcY, DEBILITY AND NER-
yOtJSNESS.

BGRHAvE's HOLLAND H1TTERs is worthy of all con-
denee Is particularly recommended to those
whose constitutions may have impaired by the eOnn-
nous use of ardent spirits other forms Of dissipation
Generality instantaneous effect, 1t finds its way directly
to the seat Of life, thrilling and quickening nerve
raising up the Dropping spirits, and, 10 fact infusnS new
health and ylEOr into the system.
Truly TdiudDls Medicine, in all of Diarrhra
Dysentery Choe Cholera Morbas. and the many uup!eas
ant eneets attending change OF water ciimRtr.
E-sold at 81 per bottle, six bottles for s., by the
proprietors, BESJASflS PAGE, JR. 4 Co.
Manufacturing harmaeeutss and Chemists, corner Smith
field and Third streets, Pittsburgh, and by
LAUGLiLLNS d BESHFZELD,
spas Wheeling, Va.