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Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1856-12-04

From the ALBANY Register, September &c,
We learn from a friend, that a few
days since the tusk of a mastoJon of en-.
ormous size were discovered protruding
from the inclined side OF marshy de.
cliviiy. few miles from the city of
Poughkeepsie. Measures were immedi-
ately taken to efcavate. the place and
exhume Ike skeleton. We are Informed
that the work thus far has been remark
ably successful. and the condition of the
skeleton such as 10 promise the security
Of the mos: perfect specimen OF, she mas
todon ever found. The location is ex-
iremely favorable. The : excavation
which is prosecuted under the direction
of Professor Morse. the discoverer Of the
magnetic telegraph, who resides ct
Poughkeepsie. has proceeded as for rs the
head and shoulders Of the MAMMOTH
The bones re partially petrJied. ss far ss
The exhumaiion las extended, and this
promises tie recovery of the entire skele-
ton in more perfect state than any yet
discovered. If our inform rmation is cor
rect-and it cmsnales fromsan ,entirels
responsible source-an object of great
interest will be added to The science and
study Of natural history. no
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1856-12-04
A Candid Mind

There is nothing that sheds SO fine
light upon the human mind as candor.
1t was called lrhiteness by the sncienis
for rs purfy and beauty; and il has al
ways had the esteem due 10 its virtue
However li.sle sought for or praciised.
all do it the homage of their praise. aid
all feel The power and charm of its inf,
ence. The man whose opinions mako
the deepest maik on his fellows, whose
influence is the most lasting and fficieni;
whose friendship is instinctively sought,
where all others have proved faithless, is
not the man of brilliant paris. or flatler-
ing tongue. or splendid genius, or com.
manding power; but he whose lucid can
dor and ingenious truth trsnsmits the
hearts real feeling pure and without re.
fraction. There are other qualities
which are more showy, and otter traits
that have higher place in the worlds
code of honor; but noue wear better, or
gather less tarnish BY use. or claim
deeper homage in that silent reverence
which the mind must pay to virtue. As
il is the most beautiful. so il is The safest
OF the moral qualities. None fall into so
few mistakes-non darken and deform
themselves with so liItle faisehood ind
wrong-none so free from the pain Of
doing wrong, as those who walk amid
the pitfalls and miasms. passions and
errors Of our tainted life. clothed hsbitu-
ally with candor. The rare and comely
union Of prudence and Of principle, of
frmness and sorbearance, of truth and
zeal, of earnestness Of feeling and dis
crinination Of views, is TO be found only
in minds pervaded and enlarged by can
dor. To love and to seek the truth in
all things-to choose and adhere TO. be-
foie all the solicitations of passion. or the
power of predudice, or the force Of pub
lie opinion. o. the claims of interest or
power. whatever is right and true; to
believe. at every juncturs of experience
or thought. that nothing is SO good. or
desirable. or trustworthy as truth; 10
scent the truth amidst NIL the unpopular
disguises which too often disfgure it in
the xorld-lhis must be safest and best
whatever we may think oft. If God re-
ally reigns, and there bs an eternal dis.
tiuction between truth and fals,hood
right and wrong. In nothing have men
so vital an interest as in truth. Nothing
should we SO earnestly strive 10 get, or
hold fast when obtained. s'.sBuy the
truth, and sell II not"
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1856-12-04

work to 'counteract this benign Influence
which is working its way into the hearts
Of all true lovers Of freedom and the
rights OF man. Every Christian man and
woman has work to do. They should
gird,',htir loins and manfully fight the
battles of the Lord. Stand out, with all
your powers. against every form of tyr
ranny and oppression. over your fellow
man. Let every true Philanthropist join
with US in beating back the march Of
this wide spreading evil. which is curse
TO our nation. Our revolutionary fore.
fathers split their patriotic blood OH ma
ny hard fought battle fields and thus pur-
chased for Us the liberty we now enjoy.
Is il not our duty. as children OF such no
BILE sires. TO preserve the liberty SO dearly
bought? The sigus OF the times indicate
that ere long we may be called upon to
maintain tha, liberty by an appeal to
arms, s,-;he last and terrible resort, when
all peaceful measures have failed-to
wrest ourselves from under the dominion
of hateful slave oligarchy; who are
seeking the degradation and enslavement
Of the poor IaboTing white man as we'll
as the black. And when they have sc-
complished this, and by that means bru-
talized their victims. triumphantly point
TO the fact as a vindication of their en-
slavemenl and unhtness to enjoy liberty.
IL never occurs to their philanthropic
souls that ii is the duty Of all true Dem
Gratis to advocate equal rights, and devise
measures for the ameliorstion and eleva.
rion OF The poor. ignorant and down trod-
den classes of humanity. instead of seek
ing to still. further degrade thsm by man.
aching their limbs with chains and slave.
ry-forbiddirg them to be educated, lest
they become disconnected and unhappy
on account Of their condition. Ii would
be cruel to open the door of knowledge
to them and prepare them for the enjoy
ment of rational Liberty! Are they not
happy? What mere do you want? oh.
Democracy. Democracy what jewel
thou sr,!-wo,.hy Of the nge in which
we live!
lam no disunionist. The prayer OF
my heart is. God save the Unior."--
But am not one of those who believes
its perpe,uity depends upon permitting
the slave oligsrchy and their northern al
lies 10 extend slavery all over the coun
try. They may buster and threaten. but
il they find tbs friends of freedom firm
and determined 10 resist their unjus; de-
msnds they will acquiesce and become
as docile as lambs. Republicans do not
desire or talk about disunion. and will
not. SO long as the ballot box is permitted
TO express the voice Of the people. and
free speech and free press are allowed.
When these fail US it will. then be time
enough TO cry out "disunion." and fly to
arms. in defence Of our rights.
QUANDAM.
FAIRMoUsT. Nov. 1856.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1856-12-04
politifs ano Neus.
For the Republican.
Religion and Politics.

x8CIuSl00 4n0 k'OtlllcSs
Never was there time when party
politics ran so high as they did in the
canvass just now closed. Never was
there time when our country WAS in as
precar.ous q situation as it is at the pre-
sent time, when, north and south, slave
ry-extension and ron extension of slave
ry. true and false liberty are nrrayed
against each other; and the cry Of peace.
peace! is heard. when there is no peace.
Let US now, then. for moment examine
the principles Of these parties. The
slavery-extensionists or union saving De
mocrsts. as they may be termed, holc
that slavery is right and necessary TO the
we'll being of a community. and the SOW
ereign right should be granted to the peo.
pie of the territories to decide whether
they will have slavery or not; but at
the same time. through their minions, the
Border Rufisns and Bogus Legislature.
deprive the actual settlers Of the right of
suffrage. /. is sgains, these and other
principles equally odious aud ss perni-
cious in tendency that the Republican
party has been battling. The principles
Of the Republican party--Free Speech.
Free Press, Free Soil. Free Labor aud
Free Men-have ever been the principles
ef every true lover of Liberty. in every
country aid in every cline. They nre
God given rights. The fact that all
men are created free and equsl,"-iho'
pronounced selfevident lie by the Dem
ocrutic leaders. is. nevertheless, true as
holy writ, else. when God drove Adam
and Eve out of Eden. Why did he decree
that man should ''eat bread by the sweat
Of his brow" Itis evident that God
never designed one race of men. because
of their complexion, 10 become slaves
for the rest.
The Democracy ofthe north from hav-
ing been driven into the slough of pro-
slsveryism. are willing. il seems. to de-
scend TO still lower depths, and now seek
to destroy the still more sacred right Of
''FIee Speech" BY denying the right Of
Gods ministers to oppose the spread of
an immoral, and corrupling institution
because j; has become political ques-
tion. Should they fail TO do SO they
would not be fulfilling their commission
Is Christ's ambassadors. Are they not
commanded to lift up their voice-to
CRY aloud and spare MOTTO show unto
all men the error Of their vays. and lead
them from darkness to lighsl Is it in
consistent and wrong to cry oul against .
nagional sin sny more than sn individual
onef Satan. the arch enemy Of man is
afraid bis kingdom will be weakened.
hence, he snd his emisar;es are hard At
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1856-12-04
]1oetifal.
II SON'G.

II SO.v'G.
INSCRIBED TO TIE FREMONT CLUBS.
From the National Era.
Beneath thy skies, November.
Thy skies Of cloud and rain;
Around our blazing camp-Gres
We close our ranks again.
Then sound again The buglc.,
Call the battleroll anew.
Ifmonths have well nigh won the field,
What may not four years dot
For God be praised. New-Englapd
Takes once more her ancient place;
Again the Pilgrims banner
Leads the vanguard of the race.
Then sound asain the bugles,
Call the battle-roll anew;
If months have well-nigh won the field
What may not four years def
Along the lordIy Hudson
A shout Of triumph break;
The Empire State is speaking,
From tn, ocean t, the lakes.
Then sounnd again the bugles,
CIIl { le b title roll anew;
1: months have well-nish wen the fled,
VIVA, MAJ not four years dol
T he Northern hills are blazing.
The N,rlhern skies are bright;
A, d the ar youLg West is tur ling
ii forehead to the light
Then, so1nd again the bug,es,
Call The ba,ilc-r1iI anew;
Ii months have well nigh won the field
What may not :oir years dot
Push every outpost Le Ter,
Press hard the hostile towers,
Anolf Bilaklasa,
And the Mala,s,G G is onrs.
Then sound again the bugles,
Gil the bai:le-roll anew;
II mouhs have well nigh won the field,
What may not ur years dol
But keep the sane old banner,
For none N better be;
Pass on the same old waichwcr',
FRExoxr AND VIcToaY,
And suld again the bugles,
Call the battle rol anew;
II months have well nigh the fed;
Wuat may no; four years dot
liih mo 10Th 1856. J C. w.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1856-12-04
COL. FREMONT.

Whatever may be the current Of poll
tics Col. Fremont has, in the recent con-
test. gained laurels which no mere victo-
~ could have given. He has proved him
self possessed Of the most emineut quail
tiles OF man and hero. Maligned by
the most malicious lies. be has not stoop-
ed to answer them. AssaiIed in the per-
son Of his mother, wife and children, in
terms which are only applicable to the
vile and criminal. he has borne il like
martyr. and reviled mol again. Amidst
storm Of fierce assaults he has remain
ed calm. nor once departed from the dig
nifty of his position and the department
of gentleman. The passage Of the
Rocky Mountains amidst the SHOWS of
winter. proved him capable of courage in
danger and of fortitude in suffering, bu,
his ps sssge through the Presidential eIec-
tion proves him that rare character-s
Eosal hero. While shame, which can
never be washed out. sdheres to his as.
ssilanis. he emerges from the conflict
wiser in conduct. brighter in renown.
We were no, in favor OF FREmoSr's
nomination, but If it appeared an error
then thes went has proved it right. No
bly, has he sustained the cause com mitted
to his trust. which has been sulIied by no
act of his. but is now stronger and
brighter than ever. IL is now certain
that no other man could have aroused the
same amount Of popular 81 mpsthy. and to
him has been paid The highest compli-a
ment ever bestowed By this nation on one
ofhis age. At fory- Ave only, while yet
young. he has barely escaped the election
10 The Presidency. For him il is glory
enough. = Gin. Daily Gazeffes ~
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1856-12-04
The Past and the Future.

The New York Tribune, in summing
up the result OF the Presidential contest.
says: For that of the glorious party
which has sprung 10 life under the inspi-
ration of generous indignation at their
wrongs and sympathy with their efforts,
we do not regard it. To that party the
future presents a cloudless sky. All the
poor trash which has been used TO blind
and delude the peopie--the battle about
Fremonts birthplace, cattle contracts.
duels (unfought) Romanism, &C.. are
henceforth lumber Of the past. The base
pretence that bleeding Kansas was an
invention of the Republicans to carry the
election can deceive no one longer
Thousands who would not hear or read
the truth With regard to daily occurrences
on the Missouri border will hear and
read it now, when they know that il can
not have been trumped up to elect Ere
mont or defeat Buchanan. Those who
did not mean, in voting for Buchanan.
to doom Kansas TO Slavery against her
will, will be enlightened by the results
certain 10 follow. The Slave Power has
won great triumph; ii will take care
to improve and enjoy ii. Only let the
people observe and read what must inev-
itably follow this result. and they cnhno,
long scquiesce in the rule which a ma
jority have unwitlingly invoked. Mean
time, let Us quietly preserve and perfect
our organization; let each township have
its Republican Club, composed Of all,
whether few or many. who nre willing to
labor for the unobtrusive disse mination
Of truth. and this hour Of darkness will
prelude glorious morning. The over.
throw of the Slave breeders rule is too
great. too beniGcent q revolution 10 be
effected in year; with time, faith and
energy. victory must enure to the Right.
.'Let us never despair of tho American
Republic"
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1856-12-04

Organize, and Keep Organized.
We commend the following sensible
and practical remarks. copied from. the
Indiana Daily Journal. 10 the attention
of every Republican. who desires the
success Of his principles. /; is what
must be done If success is ever attaine d:
"The necessity Of thorough organization
TO success, in political struggles. is too
apparent 10 need enforcement at our
hands. in view Of the late election. -
Right principles are powerful, but they
are not omnipotent. They can only
reach mems minds as other opinions DO.
Christianity, with oil lis aids. would
have made the world but little better, il
its advocates had preached only at home.
and 10 their own friends. "Men casnot
believe unless they hear. and they cannot
hear il the truth is not told Them" the
Apostle says. II the Almighty expects
to convert the world only by the ordina.
~ means of pronuIgssing truth, men
must be very blind If they hope for q
conversion aofs hostiie parties by the
force of uutaueht principless The first
step towards an effective diffusion Of me w
views, must be thorongh. underst anding
"a unity Of purpose end pvocess--smong
those who are to diffuse them. ;. Believ.
ers OF the same doctrine scattered over q
State, are as powerless as the scattered
strands Off cable. They must come to-
sethes. and send their light from q com :
mon center. NOT diffuse il in unmarks d
CLEANS from thousand centers. Aud
every man'sexperience will tell him that
this is Iust what they always do. The
natural tendency Of men is. to union, and
concert, if the ground Of sgree ment be
large enough or worth the occupying.-
This fact is sufficient enforcement Of
tho imporssnce OF organization 10 sue
cess. .Hfa baffo4eos t5lta f-ro s.
To some e1tent there is an .organiza-
tionin every party. howeves feeble It's
efforts or weak its nimbsfsse But we
know, both from the nstuse' Of The case
and from experience. that isess rudimen.
taFy organisation is not ssnoughs II
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1856-12-04

The viRruE OF PArIEScE.-sLearn
to labor and to witt" is very impol tant
advice for the young. To know how TO
wait is as essential ss to know how 10
labor. Patience ensures calnness and
courage, without which nothing can be
accomplished. A habit of impatience
becomes. after awhiles chronic; and when
this is the case. the possessor becomes
peesish and fretful. This is as destruct-
i've or every social quality as impasience
is ofoevety business quality. Il should
be guarded sgainst By the young or old,
would they isecohplish aay useful. or
make themselves agreeable to their ssso-
cialess % tEL.0I .lal
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1856-12-04

"A boy having been remarked for his
quickness in retort. . gentleman. on look
ing at him, observed i5ai, when child
rem are SO keen in their youth. they gsn.
orally become stupid as they advance in
years What a remarkable sharp bog
you must have been yourself. sif. re-
torsed the .younsstes. The gentle-l
msn, remembered an 4 ppoinimens which
required his Immediate attention. sis sai
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1856-12-04

II HASELTON, Manufacturer and dealer
-. in Boots 4 Shoes. and Shoe Findings,
west side Michigan street.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1856-12-04

~ S. .CLEAvELAND Wholesale and re-
". tail dealer in Dry Goods. Hardware and
Groceries, new building north side Laporte St
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1856-12-04

ICE CREAM SALOON, NJ II. TiLblts pro-
prietor, up stairs in Rusk's building.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1856-12-04

R1 OGLESBEE & Co. Dealers in Dry
N. Goods Groceries, Hardware, Boots and
Shoes. Crockery & c. in the Brick Store.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1856-12-04

TOSEPa POTTER Saddle and Harness
- manufacture, corner Laporte and Center
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1856-12-04

nv L. PiArr, Chair & Cabinet maker,
w and Undertaker- Furniture room IN
north room of the old Plymouth Hoiel-
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1856-12-04

4 vfNEDGE. Dealer in Foreign and Do
"A. mestIc Groceries and Provisions. east
sife Michigan street.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1856-12-04

Z E. wESrERvELT & Co. Dealers in
g Dry Goods, Groceries, Hardware Boots
& Shoes. Really made Clathing &c.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1856-12-04

Da. r. A. LEMON. Practicing Physician
Dand dealer ia Drugs & Medicines, oiis'
Paints & Groceries, east side Michigan street.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1856-12-04

(rE> LINES OR LESS. BREWER. MAKE soraRE-)
One souare three insertions or less, 81 90
Each additional insertion, -
Business Cards inserted one year, 5 90
Legal advertisements must De cash IN ad-
vance or accepted security Advertisements,
time not marked. will be inserted till forbid
den, anil charged at the above rates.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1856-12-04

Hepublttau GOT Ofhtf.
HaSDBILLS, BUSINESS SAhDe,
CIRCULARS, LABELS,
PAMPHLETS. BLANKS, &c,
Executed on the sho;test notice aud IN the
latest style.
Blank Decls Mortgages, Noes, SubpGnaes'
Executions, snd all kiPds oil Blanks kept on
hand and Tor SAL. -
O.Hec u, stairs in the eoldslyrlouth Hotel.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1856-12-04

DROWy & BAXTER Manufacturers OF Tin
ID Sheet Iron and Copperware, and dealers
in Stoves-sign OF Tin shop 4 Stove.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1856-12-04

DERsHlNG & THOMPSON, Wholesale and
Retail dealer in Drugs Medicines, Oils,
Paints, Glass < Glassware, and Groceries.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1856-12-04

II BROWNLEE & CO. Dealers in Dry
-. Coois, Boots & Shoes, Ready made
Cfothins, Hardware & Cutlery
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1856-12-04

~ H. REEVE, Atty. at Law Collections
~. punctually attended TO in Northern In
diana Lands Tor sale Cheap
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1856-12-04

yHE True source of Health in the Fs-
male CoastitHtion. Just received and for
salsby PERSHING & TH0MPSOE.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1856-12-04

DSJ.W BENEFITS ) Office at his resi-
d.uce three doors north OF Edwards
oteI on Michigan street.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1856-12-04

IOHN COUGLE, Keeps a general assort-
- meat Of Dry Gools, Groceries. Vegetables
and Meats Of all kinds Cor. Gano < Mich. SIS.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1856-12-04

D3OOKE& EVANS, Dealers in Dry Goods
ID Groceries, Crockery and Ready made
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1856-12-04

DRJs d. GRAY. Eclectic Physician, viii
IL attend 10 calls day or night Office four
doors north of c. n. Reeves residence.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1856-12-04

HLLI0TT & Co. Wagon, Carriage & Plow
IA Manufacturers. al their new stand at the
south end OF the Bridge, Michigan street.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1856-12-04

DR. r. BROWN. Physician and Surgeon,
IL will promptly attend 10 all calls In has
profession. Office at his residence, south Plym-
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1856-12-04

INR. SAM'L. tlGGINBOTHAM. Physician
Dand Surgeon. Office at his residence on
the east side OF Michigan street.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1856-12-04
DIRECTORY.

4 G. OSBORNE Attorney & Counsel
~ lor at Law. Ofice mp stairs over Palm
er.s Store, Plymouth, Ind.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1856-12-04

M w.-SMITH, Justice OF the peace, will
lvI. attend to business IN the Circuit and
Com Pleas courts Over the Post Office
Squatter sovereign., 1856-09-23

a SINGULAR ACcIDEHT.-A young
Irishman residing in Bristol. England,
while iaIklng ran after girl who was
engaged il s,amstress work, and gave her
q hug In sport. but it proved anything but
sport 20 him, for as he pressed her TO his
BOSOM il turned Gu. all but fatal embrace.
as a needle winch she had In the breast
OF her gown. literally entered his heart.
and broke off short, leaving nearly three
parts of all Inch o. The steel in the mus
cIes. He instantly feit sick and faint. and
was taken to the infirInary, when it was
determined 10 make an effort to extricate
the broken needle, as should it remain
where it was, death must quickly ensue
from inflamaii on of the heart A physi-
clan. accordingly, cut through the outer
flesh, and having laid bare the surface of
the heart. discovered small portion ofthe
needle fragment protruding. and with the
forceps he drew it out. The delicste op-
Grafton was most successful. but, as much
inflammation had set in before the needle
could be extracted, il was al last accounts
very doubtful whether his life would be
saved It is however. mos, uncommon
operation. and singular accident, showing
that even tie heart itself may sustain :
sharp wound without death immediately
following. ~ @s 4s =
Squatter sovereign., 1856-09-23

eg 1t is related of certain New
England divine. who fourished not many
years ago, and whose matrimonial rela-
tions are supposed not to have been of the
most agreea Bile kind, that on Sabbath
morning. while reading to bis congrega-
ton the parable in Luke xiv. in which
occurs the passage. :. And another said
have bought Eve yoke OF oxen, go to
prove them. pray thee have nae excused ;
and another said ] have married wife,
and thereloFe cannot come;" he suddenly
paused ct The end of the verse. drew of
his spectacles. and looking around on his
hearers said with emphasis,
$. The fact is my brethren. one woman
can draw man further from heaven than
five yoke OF oxen