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Marshall County Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1855-1859, 1856-05-15
Ann Arbor, Mich, May LIST 1856.
The Panama Massacre.

On the 18th ult., Col G.. VI. TottcD, Chief Eng-
nccr of the Panama Rail Road, forwarded to the
Governor of the State of Panama, protest
by the natives, upon the Transit passengers. AT
ter rcciting the facts of the case, Colonel lotion
says:
.Your cxccllcncy well knew the character Of the
people composing that mob. You knew that their
design was rol,crv-and robbery through blood
and YOU permitted an indiscriminatc m lssacrc and
pillagc of dcfcncclcSs strangers, and helpless wo
men amI children, which would have sliSgraccd tho
most savage country earth, ami which il VA:
your duty and in YOUR power to prevent.
1.-Two days have passed S;nce the commttal al
these outrlgcs, ami | have vet t. learn whether
Your Exccllcncy has taken any steps to arrest
those who were then engaged in them, or pur
poses anv.
"Whcrcforc. in the name of the Panama Raj
Road Company. whose agent ! am. | de hereby
sol;mnly protest against the ou,ragcS committed
bv the mob, composed of the citizens Of Panama
and its vicinity. the evening of the 10Th inst.
al protest against the massacre and pillage tina
was committed on the persons and effects of tn,
passengers.
IL also protest against the attack and piagc tina
was committed bv the mob and police on the build
ings and property of the Panama Rail Road Com
pany.
"And protest against the conduct of your FIX
cclIcncv, the Governor of the State of Panama, in
ordering the police 10 fire upon the Rail Road de
pot, and the passengers contained therein; i'm not
taking measures tn the riot, and i'm not afford
ing protection to the lives and effects of the pass
engcrs, and the property of the Panama Rail Road
Company.
Sand do hereby give notice to your Excellcn
CIV, that this Government will be held responsible
for the murder and ourages committed on the eve
ming of the 18th the persons of the passengers,
and for ~ robbcrics and damages committed on
their effects, and oh the property of the Panama
Rail Road Company"
Under the same date, Col. Totten addressed an
other letter to the Governor. requesting him Ia
state whether he would protect the passengers bag
gage and property of the Panama Rail Road Com
pany i'm future; adding, at becomes necessary to
request early answer to this, because the steam
Golden Age is expected to arrive tonight with
ure which, if your Excellency cannot protect witt
the police ohcr force it will be necessary to pro
tcct by other me ans
The Governor replied on the same day, that h,
had made arrangements for the protection of thu
passengers and treasure 10y the Golden Age; that &c;
large police force will be ready to move when
sity may require it, and that. sin spite of the la
mcntable occurrence of the 18th, he has no serious
fear with respect to the security of the passenger
and effects for the future; but he believes it woulC
he well to adopt precautionary measures which VII
inspire confidence in the public
Marshall County Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1855-1859, 1856-05-15
FURTHER BY THE AMERICA.
HAIIEAy Nav q

HALIFAX, May, 8.
The Royal mail steamship America, Capt
Wickman, arrived at this port en- route for
Boston, this forenoon. Her dates from Lv-
pool are 20 Saturday, the Goth, three DAYS
later than those received by the North
America at Quebec.
The news WAS unimporant Rumors
were current, and ob aimed some credit.
that the British government was inclined
to give way on the position it had assumed
in the controversy with the u. S. govern
ment upon Central American affairs, but
the belief was that Mr.. Champion would
not be recalled.
The London papers had Obtained what
purported to be Il copy of the treaty of
peace. The contents of the document
accorded mainly with what had been antic-
ipated.
The epidemic has ceased among the sol
dicrs in the Crimea.
An armistice has been established in
Asia
The cholera ragged fearfully among in
surgents against the Porte in Arabia
Thirteen thousand died in one tribe mum
bering forty-iive thousand.
ENGLAND.-Thc steamer Canada arrived
at Liverpool on the Goth.
In the House of Lords, on Monday, there
was a majority against the government of
eight, on the second reading Of the Church
Descriptive bill.
In the House of Commons, on Monday
in discussion touching The expenses con
templatcd if peace was rejected. Sir j. Gray
said that Notwithstanding the display Of
fireworks and other demonstrations, it
would sill be open to parliament, on the
question respecting the terms of the peace,
to impeach the government if thought nee
essary.
PAHIs.--Atthc sitting of the Corps Leg
islative on Friday, NJ Montelambert made
remarkable speech on the freedom Of the
elective franchise. He denounced Count
Cashlerlng as an accomplice with the gov
eminent to render universal suffrage a
mockery, and called for an alteration of the
law
ST. PETERSBURG, 21sT-Count Orlof has
been appointed President of the Council of
State
TURKEY.-The Paris correspondent of
the London Times says the treaty of peace
contains a clause that all the Allies shall
vacatc Russian Territory as soon as posi-
bic after ratification.
Omer Pasha's army will be formed into
movable coiumes, to scour the country and
enforce the execution Of the new laws
NlENNA.-Lettors say the commission
for the reorganization of the principalities
will commence to deliberate before the
close of the month.
COMMERCIAL lNTELLIGENCE.-lnth the Liv
erpool cotton market. IN active speculative
demand had prevailed, and the quotations
re Sli thtly / n advance Of those announced
by the Persia. The week 5 business amount
ed to nearly one hundrcl thousand bales,
of which almost one half was taken by spec
ulatoIs and exporters
In brcadstutfs there was an improved
tone, and prices, on the week, were Il shade
higher.
Provisions were generally firm at about
former rates.
The London money market was, if any
thing, slightly easier. Consols We're rath
cr lower than on the departure of the North
America, the closing quotations being 92II
@93.
Marshall County Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1855-1859, 1856-05-15
The Issues.

The democratic State convention of Ma
ryland clearly comprehend the issues OF
the coming contest. 1t resolved:
"That in the pending Presidential elect
ion arc to approve or condemn, first secret
oath bound political societies, having for
their objects the supreme control of our
Government and the prescription of their
felow-mcn because of their birth place; sec
ond, the principles ofthc Kansas N ebraska
bill and the adjustment measures of 1859;
and, thirdly, indirectly the reasonable oh
Jects of black republcanism and abolition
ism; and these being the important issues
directly and Immediately presented TO oul
people, we hold it TO be the highest duty
of every patriotic citizen of our beloved
State, of whatever party, to unite with the
democratic republican party in the support
of the nominee Of the Cincinnati conven-
ton, whose mission itnow clearly is to strike
down know nottingham, black republican
ism, and aboltionism, and firmly establish,
the principles of the Kansas Nebraska bill,
thus indicating the great right of the peo-
pie to regulate their own domestic institu-
tons, subordinate only to the constitution
of the United States, and rescuing our coun-
try from the pcrils in which she is involved
by fanaticism and political venalty."
These are TIE great issues. They are
plain, distinct, uncquivocal, and they pre-
sent Just two sides. There is no middle
ground that democrats can stand upon, OF
that any body can stand upon. There can
be no compromise. The battle must end
in the total overthrow of know nothinglsm
black republicanism and abolitionism, oil
in their establishment rs the controlling
power of the government for the next four
years. 1t must event in the inauguration
of the right of the people to form and reg
ulate their domestic institutions, or in the
ascension of Congressional control and un-
limited authority over the Territories.
These issues are naked. They cannot
be easily tangled or mystifed SO far as
the question Of the extension of slavery
into Kansas or elsewhere, is involved, it is
committed wholly to the disposition o.
the people of the Territory affected. They
will decide it. They will have slavery ol
refuse to have it, as to them shall seem
bcst.-Detrou Free Press
Marshall County Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1855-1859, 1856-05-15

We have communication from Knox,
Ind, which will receive no other notice
than this. Our rules for anonymous com
munications will be strictly adhered to, and
persons wishing to communicate through
our columns mast send their real name in
connection with their articles--not for pub
licaiion, but as guarantee of good faith,
or they may expect to find place in the
stove.
The correspondent referred to seems to
have local trouble which has bafllcd his
skill, and makes very pathetic appeal to
the "Democrat' TO set things to rights
We have but few subscribers at Knox
not half as many as we ought to have-and
presume that they are as fully posted about
local and personal matters as indispcnsibly
necessary. PUB.
Marshall County Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1855-1859, 1856-05-15

We gather from our exchanges that In
diarapolis. New Albany, vincenncs, Tcrre
Haute, Lafayette, Laporte, Logansport and
Fort Wayne, gave Democratic maiorilies
at their City elections. These elections are
not proof positive that the same towns will
go Democratic at the fall elections, but all
thinking men will acknowledge that they
are pretty good index.
Marshall County Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1855-1859, 1856-05-15

debate took place, when the question pass
ed over
Mr.. Giddings having returned to the
Hall, concluded the remarks III which he
was engaged mt the time he tainted.
The Deficiency Bill again being under
consideration. he referred to Kansas affairs
and the war in Oregon, condcmning the
proceeding in both.
The House then adjourned.
Marshall County Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1855-1859, 1856-05-15
The following item of Rail Roa

The following item of Rail Road news
We clip from the Fort Wayne Daily Times
Of the 9th inst. We have no news in ref
erence to the time that the work will be re-
sumcd, but the lcgol presumption is that
rs soon as the arrangements can be per-
fected, the Road will be completed at the
earliest practicable moment.
"RAIL ROAD CoNsoLrDATIoN-T Ohio
and Pennsylvania from Pittsburg TO Crest
line, the Ohio and Indiana from Crestline
to Fort Wayne, and the Fort Wayne and
Chicago Rail Roads from Fort Wayne to
Chicago-in all laying along a distance OF
465 miles-have been consolidated into one
corporation, called the ''Pittsburg, Fort
Wayne and Chicago Rail Road Company.
We said had been consolidated, but this is
not quite SO, for it yet lacks the ratification
IF the stockholders, which is sure. The
terms or basis Of consolidation differ little
from what we stated yesterday, and we cor
rect it therefore.
The stock If each was received into the
common fund or consolation, at the fol
lowing:
Ohio Il Pennsylvania at par plus 2opr ct
Ohio ~ Indiana. :. ----
Fl Wayne " Chicas', 6 g"
The whole to be managed by one Board
of Directors, composing ID, of whom four
arc To reside in Pa; four in Ohio; four in
Indiana; two in Chicago, and one in New
York City.
This makes one uniform gua9e, and pass
Is through fertile region Of country which
will pay large tribute to the enterprise
The Ohio IL Pennsylvania Company are
destined to reap rich reward for the new
enterprise, and the Fort Wayne IL Chicago
Company are relieved from present en-
larrassmcnt, from which they could not be
without consolidation. Taking it as a
whole, it is clear that all are the gamers,
but the Ohio and Pennsylvania the most
favored"
Marshall County Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1855-1859, 1856-05-15
of the ST Louis Republican.
Interesting News from Utah.
GREAT SALT LAKE City, Ma

Mn. EDIToR-The departure of Mr. lIockaday
with the Eastern mail to-day affords me opportu-
nifty of writing direct.
Indian dcpredations continue, and stock had been
driven of by them, and several persons have been
killed. In some of the settlements partial measures
have been taken TO regain the stolen cattle, but the
Marshall County Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1855-1859, 1856-05-15
New YORK, Nav 8.

NEW IVNh, Haty o.
The steamship Hermann is coming up
the Bay. She will be at her dock between
two and three o'clock. Her dates are the
same as by the North America. The Amer
lea is at Halifax.
Marshall County Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1855-1859, 1856-05-15

See Notice 10 Teachers" in another
column. There is a good sitaution offered
for competent person.
Marshall County Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1855-1859, 1856-05-15

We notice the following article going the
rounds of the Press, and on reflection we
recolIect that Nathan Brown was school
mate of ours in Butler County, Ohio, in
the years 1916 and IT. The last we knew
Of him, he had been married twice, and
his wives were both dead; so, if he has nine
living wives, he has been married eleven
times:
"a MAN WITH NINE WIvEs.-Thc noto-
rious Nathan Brown, the NEST remarkable
bigamst ever known in America. was
brought by officer Elliott the other. day,
from near Jeffcrsonyillc, Ind, under a req
uisilion from Gov Chase. He is reputcd
to have nine living wives! His practice
has been to live with each about three
months, get hold of their property and de-
sert them. He is now safe in Butler coun-
ty Jail, at the instance of his seventh wife,
a resident of this city. The old sinner is
fifty three years of age, and has married
three wives within two years. - omiHon
{ q. } Hfeii,gcncr.
Marshall County Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1855-1859, 1856-05-15
DEMOCRATIC NOMINATIONS.

OI<MOthA ~ 4NNmi " ~ lIONN.
For Gorernor,
AsnnEL u. WILLARD, of White.
For Liem. Gorerhor,
ADRIAN a. HAMMOND, of NiyO.
For .Sccrefary IF State,
DANIEL MCCLURE, of Morgan.
Fer Iuditor IF .Stote,
JOHN w. Dom, of Grant
For Treasurer Of State,
AcriLLA JoNEs, Of Bartholomew.
For iHorusy General,
Jos. f. McDoNALD. Ct Montgomery.
For Superintendent Of PuJiic Instruction
WILLIAM G.. LARRABEE, of Putnam.
For Clerk IF Supreme Court,
WILLIAM b. BEACH, of Boone.
Reporter IF Decisions Of Supreme Coun
COUPON TANNER, of Jackson.
Marshall County Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1855-1859, 1856-05-15

A. VISNEDcE is selling his new stock of
Groceries and Provisions very cheap for
ready pay. See Advertisement.
Marshall County Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1855-1859, 1856-05-15

The following statement will show the
amount of the different kinds of taxes which
have been collected in Marshall County,
since the August settlement, 1855, after
all deductions are made:
Marshall County Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1855-1859, 1856-05-15

We took a little excursion into the coun-
try few days since, in order to have a
short respite from the rattling of wagons
and carriages and the din Of the Mechan-
les. hammer, which person is continually
annoyed with that lives in as thriving a
town as Plymouth. We found the farm
ers busily engaged planting their Corn or
preparing to plant. The prospect for Wheat
was never better in this county, and fair
show for good crop of Apples; and last,
although not least, we found the Democrats
wide awake, and ready to give good ac-
count of themselves at the fall elections.
Marshall County Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1855-1859, 1856-05-15

WLLoUGuBY w. McCORMIcK, is authorized to
receipt for subscriptions to the Democrat at Knox,
Stark County. Indiana.
Marshall County Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1855-1859, 1856-05-15

w. ]. Mora is authorized to act agent, re-
ccve and receipt for subscriptions to the Democrat,
at Eldora. Iowa.
Marshall County Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1855-1859, 1856-05-15

The Sisters of Mercy, of san Fancisco,
have notified the friends of Miss Oatman,
the young lady recently rescued from the
Indians, that they will receive her into their
care.
Marshall County Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1855-1859, 1856-05-15

The EDWARDS HOTEL has been turned
obout, so that it fronts to the south, and
was moved about thirty feet east Of Mich
ican street. The timber for the new build
ing is framed and will be raised in n short
time and finished as soon as possible
When completed, Mr.. Edwards will be
prepared Ia accommodate those who NAV
favor him with call, in style not to be
surpassed in the North.
Marshall County Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1855-1859, 1856-05-15

Making total of. ........S15,8O7 63
We are not posted in reference to the
Delinquent lists Of other Counties, but if
we can't show larger list for 1855, in
proportion to the taxable property, We will
have missed our guess. A great many
men in moderate circumstances, have let
their taxes be returned delinquent, which
shows that money matters have been close,
or a lack of promptness.
Marshall County Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1855-1859, 1856-05-15

EThe Trustees Of Center township
meet next Saturday,
Marshall County Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1855-1859, 1856-05-15

Ee'Thc School Funds will be ready for
distribution next Monday.
Marshall County Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1855-1859, 1856-05-15
DITCHING.

The Swamp Land Commissioner rcceiv-
ed sealed proposals for 1348 rods of ditch
ing ON the 18th inst, with the understand
inS that the purchasers were to take Swamp
Land for their pay, or wait until the State
officers saw fit in their wisdom to cash
their Certificates. When the proposals
were opened, it was ascertained that David
Broadbent was the lowest bidder. He bid
10 cents per yard for all except 48 rods;
(Which was principally tamarac,) on that
he bid 25 cents per yard. Several propo-
sails were handed in, ranging from 16 to
90 cents; but Mr.. Broadbent being an ex-
perienced hand at the business, could af-
ford to do the work for less than those who
only wanted one ditch We understand
he commenced last Monday with force of
fifteen or twenty hands.
The Commissioner and Engineer will
commence shortly, and level and lay off
the remainder of the Swamp Lands, which
were not laid off prior to the order for the
suspension of the work, and offer the let
ting of the ditchlng at as early a day as
possible Many of our citizens who pur-
chased Swamp Land, with the cxpcction
that it would be drained in a short time,
have become discouraged, and fearful that
the State would not order the Commission
or and Engineer to resume their business
again. Whether they have received such
orders or not, they have ascertaincd that
they can sell the contracts for ditching and
the purchasers will run the risk of getting
their pay; SO those Interested may expect
that the ditching will be let and finished
during the present season.
Marshall County Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1855-1859, 1856-05-15

What is the difference between a fac.
simie and a sick family?
Marshall County Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1855-1859, 1856-05-15

In looking over the old records In the
Clerks office, we find some items which
will be news to many who have emigratcd
to our County of late years, if not interest
ing
The first marriage license recorded Oh,
the Clerks books, was issued on the 21st
day of June, 1886, by jeremiah Muncv.
Clerk, to John w. Crusan and Matilda
Henderson; from the return we find that
the ceremony was performed by VIM. G..
Pomeroy, Justice Of the peace, on the Esd
Of June
The first Circuit Court held in Marshall
County, commenced on the 24th dav of
October, 1886. Present, Hon. S. c. Sam
pie President and Judge, and Peter Schroe-
der, one of the Associate Judges; (Sidnev
Williams was the other Judge, but the rec
ord does not show that lie was in attend
ance, jeremiah Muncey, Clerk; Abner
Caldwell, Sheriff, and Joseph l.. Jerncgan,
C"''O . anu ehc NcuTt WIS open
ed in due form of law.
The Sheriff then returned the venire,
{ heretofore issue, into Court, with the fol-
lowing panel Grand Jurors. to-wit: John
Houghton, foreman, Grove O. Pomeroy,
Samuel b. Patterson, John Benson, John
Moor, VIM. Johnson, Jacob Crisman, Abel
c. Hickman, George Owens, VIM Bishop,
Enos Ward, William Blakely, Milburn Coe,
John Kilgore and John Gibson; Joseph
Griffith was sworn as Baiif.
On motion of G.. A. Everts, John Ii.
Brady, VIM. o. Ross, Joseph L. Jcrne-
gan, &. a. Everts and Jonathan A. Liston
were admitted to practice as Attorneys at
the Bar, and were severaly sworn as such.
There was no Jury trial, and but little
business of importance transacted during
the term. In looking over the record, we
find that but few of those who were at thai
Court, are living in this County at pres
ent, and many of them, with whom We
were Etmi.iar, lave passed away.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1856-01-10
Peace.

The frequent repetition of the peace rumors
would lead to the hope that there is some founda-
ton for the expectations INDUCED by many per.
sons IN England and this country, who are believ-
cd to have access to reliable sources of informa-
ton, that peace will ere long be concluded between
the great powers of Europe. That these e1pecta-
tons may be realized is undoubtedly the sincere de-
sire of every body in England and America, except
perhaps, q few hucksters and traders, who for the
sake Of enhancing the value of their own commo.
dities would be willing to the whole world fill
ed with widows and orphans, and bleeding at every
pore With the exception of these wreckers, who,
for the sake of adding few dollars to their hoard
are willing to see the happiness OF mankind ship
wrecked, the prospects of peace in Europe viii be
hailed with universal reclamation by the civilized
world
We are unable to sec, however, upon what
terms securing any substantial advantages to the
allies peace is to be secured. We find il difficult
10 credit the report on the hand that Russia is
willing to make the Black Sea exclusively COM
mercia or, ON the other, that the allies are pre-
pared to retire from the contest with such unim-
and with the expenses of their crusade upon their
own shoulders. If, moreover, it be true that Swe-
den has joined the alliance, the next campaign, if
prudently conducted, might injure Russia in more
vi.al spot than the Crimea, and seriously cripple
her, at least for a time Perhaps the prospect of
such result may make Russia willing to withdraw
her ships of war from the Black Sea, deferring her
manifest destiny towards Turkey till another time
tall events we hope that the repeated rumors of
peace may have some foundation.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1856-01-10
ruLEaRAPHIC NEWS.
REPORTED FOR THE DIST ATOn.
FURTHER Blythe CANADA
yr-uopc oE NEGOTIATIONS.


Boston. Jan. e-The steamer Canaaa er rns
rived here, and we make the following
- PEACE RUMORs.
Tho Austrian ultimatum after moal r, ~ =
said has received the approval OF AneiAna ana
France II had before been sent 10 81. refers
burg The terms are rs yet, profound secret
The treaty between Sweden and the Allies Is
sa;d 10 be stringent on the FORMER. a secret
eI.nse nroyides that Sweden shall eventually take
I Vienna Correspondents intimate that Austria has
daeued the invitation of Prussia to join her in
pacific Intervention
+, l. said that Napoleon has recalled his invitation
IN prussia open negotiations, but Austria in No
yember invited the Western Powers to reopen q
Peace conference at Paris-recommending the
maintenance of the four guarantees as the basis
Of negotiations with notifications of that in re-
spect to the Russian don,inions On the Black Sea-
Russia had not replied to this condition, but it is
said would send representative to the confer
ence-
1t is reported that the Swedish Ambassador at
Vienna, had formally announced the adherence OF
Sweden to the Allies on their Interpretation OF the
four points basis.
1t is doubtfully rumored that Russian proposal
for peace, differing from those OF the Allies, had
been received at Vienna.
The London News says majority OF the French
Cabinet, think that Russia will accept the propos-
ed terms of peace, but majority of the English
Cabinet think differently.