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Marshall County Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1855-1859, 1856-06-12

Next week we shall publish the platform
and resolutions of the National Democratic
Convention. They are sound and nation
al, and breathe a spirit of patriotism and
devotion to the principles that preserve the
Union, that is truly refreshing in these
days of abolition fanalicism and bigoted in
tolerance. We ask the people to compare
them with those of the different sectional
conventions that have been held for the adj
vancement of niggerism and the deroga-
ton of the rights of foreign born citizens
and we have no fear of tie consequences
Marshall County Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1855-1859, 1856-06-12
Good News for the Heathens.

We are happy to inform our readers that
Board Of Home Missions of all burthen and
care for the benighted Of our community
for the future, and-better yet--that no To-
cal subscriptions, even, are required for
the support of the (political) Ministry
here. The anxiety Of the members of the
present $50 called) Republican Party"
has flied them so full of zeal, that some OF
them have experienced "a CALL" and feel
themselves fully ordained to spread Light,
Truth and knowledge embodied in mig
gerism. Disunion and Shapes rifes) be-
fore us gratuitously; that thereby We may
be led from the paths of Democratic error
into the ways Of Fusion righteousness, and
they themselves be styled the SAvIoRs OF
THE WORLD Glory in the highest. How
shall we find words to praise their magma
nimity? They not only have taken to
preaching without charge, and speaking
the trnth (?) without fear, favor, affec-
ton. reward CT the hope thereof" but they
make every day sabbath. and preach
thereon-one day TO the heathens Of I'm
ion township, on another to those of Polk
and on the next to the benighted Of Tip
Icranoe; and pour forth the beauties Of
their religion, and urge their hearers to
filth and action, which will shed abroad
peace through all the land, and make "Free
homes for Free men," and abolish, run off,
tear down and drag out corrupt and sinful
Democracy. that is trying so hard to make
slaves Of "Freemen." and bury the world
in eternal pordition' The zeal of some of
our new citizens, and some older ones
(whose positions in society have been
sonewha. asratic, has at last placed them
on firm foundation, and the road to Fame
looks clear before them: and now they are
to save the world by their eloquence and
truth(?) Behold the men! Wo to you,
Democrats! Tremble and be afraid, for
Notwithstanding your opponents have sew
eral times been in power, and made many
laws, not one of which renlains-all are
swept from the Statute book, aud only the
laws made by you are standing, aud under
them our country has risen to greatness
and prosperity unparalleled, yet now
your days are numbered You muEt
SLOPE, SLANT, MIzzLE, grease, back out,
sbseuatula,e, .nd disappear before the mighty ell
oquenco and stereotyped political sermons
Of the new ministers on this station now
preaching against you. Oh. Moses! Oh,
Elephant pot-piel Oh, Boot Jack pan
cake5,,.
Marshall County Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1855-1859, 1856-06-12

Weare under many obligations to oul
agent, w. NJ. McCoRMIcK, of Knox, Stark
county, for procuring us five new. subscri-
bers to the Democrat, at that place. .'sye
have ever found many kind. hearted ard
gentlemanly souls amongst them; and al
their hands have received a generd3s and
willing support" and hope by pursuing a
straight forward course, to merit contin-
uance of the patronage thus far so willing
" bestowed on us. PUB.
Marshall County Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1855-1859, 1856-06-12
FROM KANSAS.
Correspondence of the Indiana State Sentinel !.
LAWRENCE, KANSAS, May'23, 1856
MESsRS. LARRABEE d CoTroN

! Correspondence of the Indiana State Sentinel
LAWRENCE, KANSAS. May'93, 1856
MEssRs. LARRABEE d. CoTroM,
GeRHeDlen:-Of the tragical events g
which this place was the theater dav h +
fore Yesterday, do not purpose to spea
IN detail You will have heard the new.
by telegraph long ere this can reach yoa
The only caution necessary TO be observed
is to sift such news thoroughly; for, per-
haps, not ohe-tenth part is true Even
here, at the very center of Kansas troubles,
1t Is impossible to get at the truth, so false
and conflicting are many of the rumors iy-
ing over the country. But that the great
hotel of Lawrence, the presses of the sHa-
otd,' and free State, and DR.. Robinson.
house, were destroyed, are fixed facts-the
evidence is before my eyes And VIII
were these things suffered TO be done? Is
the question | propose to look into. { 81
1t was not because the people of Law
renee were too cowardly To defend then
property; for always Excepting few blus-
tering Abolitionists, whose loud -nouthed
valor in time of peace evaporates on the
approach of danger,) they have aS.spirit
which does not fail them in time of trial
And | have it from good authority that
three-fourths of her citizens wanted to re.
sist, but their leaders Oyerruled them. And
it was from motives of policy-riM an cye
single 10 tie elections in tie -N0rth-that The
spirit of the people vas suppressed and the
outrages permitted. say peymined-for
had the men which Lawrence had in and
Immediately arouud her, with the arms
which they had at their command. have
made stand, the Slavery mob would
NOT have entered the town. So | was told
by intelligent pro Slavery men who were
there. But the Free State leaders, acting.
as | was informed tonight in the streets.
under tie odrice Of Howard and Sherman,
Of the Congressional Committee. were onr-
;ouS that those Outra9es should be commit
ted. They rejoice and chuckle over Atem
us much as the mad caps that perpetrated
them. TLey wanted to make, and think
they have made, most acceptable capital
for the Black Republican paaty in the Pres
idential election. Gen. Pomeroy openly
boosted that it was good thing, 'equal 10
an investment at fifteen per cent
Let these things be known. Let Demo
Gratis and National Wings who have tears
to shed over the fate of Lawrence, remem-
that tina: fate was :ourte1 and those calam-
tiles invited for public purposes. This is
enough for me to say | only throw out
these facts and suggestions as timely warn
ing. The facts as they reach YOU will con
firm my statement. love fair play, and
protest against free State men, moved bv
the dictation of Republican leaders in the
States, going snucks with fIlibustering
Know Nothings in manufacturing capital
out of the woes Of Kansas with which 10
defeat Che National Democracy.
Hastily yours,
HOosIER
Marshall County Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1855-1859, 1856-06-12

From the head of our ticket, it will b.
seen that JAMES BUCHANAN, of Pennsylva
MIA, is the Democratic candidate for Pres
ident. He was nominated OH the 18th bal
lot, receiving every vote. On the 2nt
ballot, JOHN c. BRECKENRIDGE, of Kentucky
was nominated for Vice President. Mr.
BUCHANAN was Indiana's first choice. and
next November will tell that he is the choice
OF the American people. The following
brief notice Of him and his prospects of sue
cess, We copy from the State Sentinel:
'.1HE NoMISATIoN OF JAMES BUcHASAN
1t is with no ordinary feelings of gratii
cation, that we record the nomination o.
the venerable patriot and statesman, James
Buchanan, of Pennsylvania, as the Demo
cratic candidate for President. james
Buchanan is most emphatically the man fol
the times. To natural abilities of supe-
rior order, and private life of unspotted
purity. he brings the aid Of most thor,
ough acquaintance with the machinery oil
our government in all its ramifications.-
Te experience of forty years of active SER
vice in public life is his--and fortunate for
the country is it, that at this critical peri
cd in our country's history, he is likely to
be placed in position where the benefits
Of that experience are to be shared by the
American people When fanaticism and
sectionalism runs riot, as they 10 at the
present moment, threatening to uphcave
society to It's very foundations, and shatter
to atoms the last pillar that upholds the
confederacy, we may all look to such men
as James Buchanan for safety. His firm
ness, his moderation, his sagacity, his high
souled atriotism and integrity, are points
of character which cannot and will not be
called in question. To doubt his election
at this time, would be to doubt the capac-
ity Of the. people fci self government; for
we lay it down as a selfevident proposition
that with the election of the purely sectional
candidate between whom and him the con-
test is TO be waged, separation IF the
Union is just inevitable as it is that dark
ness follows the setting of the sun. The
moment that a party purely Northern or
purely Southern in feeling and action gets
control OF the government, that moment
the Rubicon is passed. No alternative is
left but to sever the last link that binds us
together, and build upon the ruins of the
present confederacy Northern and South
ern Republic. Such an alternative the
American people, either North or South,
are not ready to adopt.
They see in the election of James Buch-
apan, Of Pennsylvania. safe guaranty
against result so fatally disastrous, and
thus seeing, they have already pre-deter-
mined upon his election and Inauguration
to the office of Chief Magistrate of the ma
ton"
Marshall County Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1855-1859, 1856-06-12

The Marshall Democrat saws that the
citizens of La Porte can now make a trir
to Plymouth, and do their trading and re
turn the same day. Please inform your
merchants, Mr.. Democrat, the Union" is
printed in La Porte and that it is very
good medium for them to advertise in
What is the price of cranberries and veni-
son?--Lo Porte Union.
Say to your readers, Bro. MrLLIKIN, who
are hunters and cranberry gatherers, that
they can get the highest figures for all the
cranberries and venison they can bring to
this market. We saw wagon load in our
streets, some time since, from La Porte
county, which went off like hot cakes, at
high figures.
Marshall County Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1855-1859, 1856-06-12

When we commenced the publication Of
tie Democrat, little over six months ago,
it was thought by some to be doubtful
enterprise. 1t has, however, succeeded
beyond our expectations; our subscription
list is slowly but steadily increasing, and
we can now say that the Democrat is per-
manently established, and will, in future,
as heretofore, contain general synopsis
of all the latest news that will interest the
reader. We shall studiously avoid pub
fishing news that we have reason to believe
is not reliable. Every family in the county
should take a newspaper, and we do not
know of any that we could recommend
more willingly than the Democrat. We
have an exciting campaign before us; all
the isms in the United States have COM
biped to defeat the Democratic party, but
if reliable democratic papers and speeches
are circulated freely among the people, our
success will be certain. The political news
this summer and fall, will be of thrilling
interest The Kansas excitement will be
kept up by the Abolitionists until the Pres
idential election is over; their entire stock
in trade is in Kansas, hence the necessity
for keeping up the excitement in that quar-
ter From the signs of the times, (unless
we are much mistaken,) the Democracy of
this nation will achieve a greater victory
this fall than ever before. We cannot see
a remote probability of the Republicans"
even making respectable show of oppo
sition; their last long, lingering CLEAN Of
hope has failed since the nomination Of
JAMES BUCHANAN for President We ex-
pect, before another month closes, that the
Fusionists will represent Mr. BUCHANAN as
a man unfit for Pres dent, Federalist. a
man of bad habits, a tool of the slave pow
er, and totally incompetent to discharge
the duties Of the office. 1t matters but
little, however, what course they take, for
JAMES BucHANAN has got to be President
of these States.
Marshall County Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1855-1859, 1856-06-12

Thele is Official crisis up in Can
ada. The Ministry have resigned, and
Sir Allen McNab and Col Tache were
sent for the Governor General, who wished
to consult them regarding the formation "a
new cabinet. In New Brunswick, too.
there are troblous times. The Gov. took
it into his head the other day to dissolve
the Legislature against the wishes of the
Council, whereupon that body Immediately
resigned. These are refreshing indica-
ticns of a state of hcalthful political aciiv-
ity among our neighbors over the border,
-Pioin Dedier.
Marshall County Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1855-1859, 1856-06-12

The South Bend Register is out heartily for Col.
Fremont for President of the u. 5. When Col.
Fremont gets the nomination for that office over
great men. we shall doubt the capacity of the peo
pie for self government, and shall insist that troy
odytes he eligible to Congress the next inferior
iy. The local press of the country have little to
do when theypass such men as McLane, Bell, Fill.
more, Smith. Tumble and others and suggest ono
of Fremont's calbre. Aside from his moaifh,
Col f.. has no merit for the trust, and that would
buy place for pigmy well.-Ft Wayne Daily
Times.
Marshall County Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1855-1859, 1856-06-12
Democratic Congressional Convention.

The Democrats of the Counties compos
ing the Ninth Congressional District, are
requested to appoint Delegates to attend ;
Convention to convene at Bradford, on
Thursday, June 1871, 1856,
At ] / o'clock A. NJ. TO nominate a Demo
crstic Candidate for Congress.
JOHN A GRAHAM,
L. II. MILLER,
0. EVERTS,
w. H. DRAPER,
7. MCDONALD,
d. r. PERSTING,
4. V. REED,
J. MCCARTHY,
S. A. HALL.
Democrats Centred Committee.
May l3, 1856.
Marshall County Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1855-1859, 1856-06-12

UTAH COMING INTO THE UNION As 4
SrArE.-The st Louis Republican publish
es the Constitution of the Deseret, recent
ly formed, and ratified by the people at =
general Convention at Salt Lake City on
the sixth day of April. 1t is exceedingly
brief and plain. 1t says nothing about
slav cry, announces a free liberation of all
religions, and makes no mention of the
social disorder, polygamy. A memorial
was adopted, asking admission into the
Union, and Geo. Smith and John Taylor
were appointed delegates TO present it to
Congress.
Marshall County Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1855-1859, 1856-06-12
CrNCINNATI. June 5lh.

Geo T. Buell., editor Of the Demecatio
Review at Washington. while making
speech last night in front Of the Burnet
House, denouncing Know Nothings and
Abolitionists. was interrupted by men in
the crowd with whom he finally came to
blows I'm the melee Mr.. Buell. was stab
bed in the back with knife, which enter
ed the lungs inhiciing dangerous wound
Mr.. Buell's CONDITION is critical, bleeding
internally having commenced.
Marshall County Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1855-1859, 1856-06-12
WALKER TRIUNPHANr.-Thc New IorI-

WALKER TRIUNPHANT.-The New Yors,
Times of June end, says that the rule of
Gen. Walker is firmly established in Near
egua. All remaining doubt on this point
is dissipated BY the arrival of the Ori=i5o
Her news confirms the disastrous retreat If
the Costa Rican invaders, and We have d.
rect authority fol saying that Walkers ar
my Is not only strong IN numbers but in
good condition. Subsistence is abundant
and cheap. There is peace and unanimity
al home, and little or no remaining appre
heision of an invasion from the remaining
Central American States.
Marshall County Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1855-1859, 1856-06-12
Uenlocrot.c CentrOl COmnlitfce.
May l3, 1856.

VIZ. Is. BEACH, Democratic candidate
for Clerk Of the Supreme Court, will adj
dress the citizens of Marshall county, at
tie Court House in this place, on Thurs
day, June 10th. at o'clock, p NJ Turn
out, If you want to hear a good speech
from good Democrat
Marshall County Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1855-1859, 1856-06-12

We call attention to the School Land sale,
which will be found under the head Of New
Advertisements. This land is situated on
the north side of the beautiful lake, Max
incuckee There are two roads passing
through the land, and it is pretty well tim
bered, with several good springs. 1t would
be delightful retreat for persons who are
about retiring from business.
Marshall County Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1855-1859, 1856-06-12

Some of our jours disappointed us this
week, which delayed our issue longer than
we had intended, and prevented us from
giving as large amount of reading matter
as we shall next week.
Marshall County Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1855-1859, 1856-06-12

LOST MONEY REsToRED.-About thirty
nine years ago the late Charles GasSav.sv.
of Loudoun county, Virginia, SAYS the Lees
burg HoShingtonion, while on his way TO
Winchester, stopped for the night at a ho-
tel on the mountain above Snickervile.-
In the morning after he had -. -
some distance on his way, he discoy,.
that his pocketbook; containing four h
dred dollars. was gone. He returned t..
the hotel, where he and the proprietor OF
the hotel made due search, but the money
was not To be found. Some time afteward
he indirectly heard that the money had
been found by an individual who was at
the hotel that night, but his whereabouts
could not be ascertained After Mr. G's
death his executor, +. w. Luckctt, EsI..
of this town, took the matter in hand, and
lately found out the residence Of the party
in Western State. where he had accumu-
lated a handsome property, probably from
the start given him by this four hundred
dollars. One day last week two sons of
the individual who found the money called
upon Mr.. L., and compromised it with sew
en- hundred and twelve dollars.
Marshall County Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1855-1859, 1856-06-12
Taxes f,r the current year, in this coun-

Taxes f,r the current year, in this coun-
ty, are as follows:
State tax on each 500, 90 cts, and or
each Poll, so cts; School tax, 10 cts. OF
each 800, and 80 cts. on each Poll; Ii
brary tax, % Cts. on each 500, and q
cts. on each Poll; Sinking Fund tax, cts
on each 500; for County purposes, 90 cts
on each 500, and so cts. OH each Poll
making 94I cts. on each 500, and S Il
or each Poll, exclusive of the taxes leviet
by the different townships.
Marshall County Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1855-1859, 1856-06-12

Ralph Metcalf, Opposition, was yester-
day elected by the New Hampshire Legis-
lature, as Governor of that State. by ma
lority Of twenty five votes. Wells Adm.
received one hundred and City votes.
Marshall County Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1855-1859, 1856-06-12

The County Commissioners, at their
last term, appointed Drs. WEST & Co,
and T. A. LEMON, Physicians to attend the
county paupers. when called on by the
proper authority. WEST g. Co. belong TO
the Eclectic, and T. A LEMON to the Old
School; 80 paupors can have their choice.
Marshall County Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1855-1859, 1856-06-12

W. ], Nom is authorized to act as agent, re-
eeive and receipt for subscriptions to the Democrat,
.t Eldcra, Iowa.
Marshall County Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1855-1859, 1856-06-12

WMLoUcHBY VI. Mccormick, is authorized TO
receipt for subscriptions to the Democrat. at Knox,
Stark County, Indiana.
Marshall County Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1855-1859, 1856-06-12
PLYMOUTH. IND.
Thursday Morning, June 18th, 1856.
DEMOCRATIC NOMINATIONS.

DEMOCRATIC NOMINATIONS.
TOR PRESIDENT,
JAMES BUCHANAN,
OF PENNSYLVANIA
FOR VICE PRESIDENT,
JOHN C.. BRECENRID GE,
OF KENTUCKY.
STATE TICKET.
For Gorernor,
AsHBEL P. WILLARD, of White.
For Lieut. Gorernor,
ADRIAN A. HAMMOND, of Vigo.
For Secretary Of State,
DANIEL MCCLURE, of Morgan.
For auditor Of State,
john w. DoDD, of Grant
For Treasurer of State,
Aou1LLA JONES, of Bartholomew.
For -4aorney General,
Jos. E. MCDONALD. Ct Montgomery.
For Superintendent Of Public Instruction,
WILLIAM c. LARRABEE, of Putnam.
For Clerk Of Sapreme Court.
WILLIAM B. BEACH, of Boone
Reporter Of Decisions Of Supreme Court,
GORDON TANNER, of Jackson.
Marshall County Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1855-1859, 1856-06-12


The steamship Niagara arrived at Hall
fax at 8 p. m. on Wednesday, with Liver
pool dates to the Gath May. The news is
not especially important. On motion of
Lord Colchester, supported by Lord Der
by and opposed by Lord Clarendon, the
House was brought to a vote upon the
course of the Government in the Paris
Conference, and the attempt at censure
failed, there being majority of fifty four
against 1T. In the course Of the debate
Lord Clarendon referred particularly TO
the position of the United Stat IS, and quo
ted Mr.. Marcy's letter, which he pronoun-
ced moderate and digniied. There is a
considerable discussion on the Italian
question NJ Thierry, the historian, died
on the 22d ult A Postal Convention has
been signed between Prussia and the Uni
ted States. The French Soldiers ale rapid
@y leaving the Crimea. The proposition of
Denmark in regard to the Sound Dues is
that she will relinquish for thirty five mill
hon rix dollars, of which Great Britain
,mnst pay ten millions, Russia nine and
hree-quarters. France one and a quarter,
Prussia four and a halt. Sweden and Meth
erlands one and half each. Other pow
crs to mako up the balance in small sums.
v y TriItp,
Marshall County Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1855-1859, 1856-06-12

ES-The Plymouth Graded School was
commenced last Monday. Mr.. CUMMINGS,
Principal; Mrs LOCK and Miss MARY VAN
VALKENBuRGH, Assistant Teachers.
Marshall County Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1855-1859, 1856-06-12
M A r RIED

On the 9Th inst, by Rev j. b. l.. Soule
Mr.. JAMES HAMILTON to Mrs. CAruAsrxs
I, HAeoERr-sll Of Marshall County.
Marshall County Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1855-1859, 1856-06-12

w Remember the Democratic Con
vres5ional Convention Mt Bradford, mex
THURSDAY.
Marshall County Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1855-1859, 1856-06-12

ES-Rain is much needed a. this time.
Crops are suffering badly in consequence
of the drought.
Marshall County Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1855-1859, 1856-06-12
A- Read all the New Advertisements


The following tragical account of the
murder Of eight persons in Kansas, by tn,
Abolitionists, We clip from the Detroit Ere,
Press. What a heart sickening sight i
must have been to see those persons wei
tering in their blood and gore, with tbeil
Threats cut-their legs and arms chopped
of, and their eyes gouged out. What q
spectacle for their wives and children to be-
hold <
MASSACRE BY ABoLrTroNIsTs.-It was
reported kv telegraph few days ago-and
the intelligence has been confirmed by Ia
ter advices--that eight pro-slavery men
had been murdered by the abolitionists, on
Pottowa'tomie Creek, in Kansas. And,
not satisfied with the mere act of killing,
the murderers. it appears, horribly mutt
lated the bodies of their victims, cutting
their threats, chopping off their legs and
arms, and gouging out their eyes. The
Massacre was of course pcrpetrated through
the instrumentality Of the Sharpe's rifles,
contributed at the East by INSCRIPTIONS
demagogues and fanatieal parsons. Per-
haps the weapons used in the slaughter
were the identical ones contributed by Hen
ry Ward Beecher, Prof. Silliman, and Miss
Mary Dutton-beautiful trio.
In the language of the Cincinnati En-
guirer, we would ask: "Is there to be no
horror, no demonstration, 10 sympathy, no
meetings, no resolutions in reference to this
massacre? Will not our peace-convention
folks turn aside far moment from the
bulletin of Summers last night condition,
and give some attention to this melancholy
and tragical occurrence? Is it not Of more
importance that the glorious cause of free
dom should be purged of this stain, than
that Senator Summers stomach should en-
Joy favorable result from like opera
tion?" We pause for a reply.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1856-07-08


Nov being reduced. we invite the attention OF pur.
~ chasers q Summer Clothing to the assortment on
hand assuring those disposed to buy that bargains will be
offered
LINEN PANTS,
Also Marseles Pants In great varcty,he assortment
comprising complete list Of szes; also, full line of
colors.
ALPACA COATS.
Also, Drsp Etc, Farmers Satin and Single Mled Cloth
Coats msde in tho shest and still substantial manuer
MARSEiLLES VESTS,
Both white and fancy plain and figured The assormen.
10 large and wish TO close them out Look for no.
Main street -
JnyS GROsHoNG q TUPMAN.