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Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1856-05-10

0G-..A fatal duel recently took place be-
tween DR.. Wilkin. and Mr.. Flanner of
Wilmington. N, c. The difficulty grew
out Of politics, aud resulted IN the death
of DR., Wilkins, after the third shot. He
was the challenging party,
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1856-05-10
"a Whix.,l


We publish in our columns to-day {
communication signed GA Whig,' which
is copied from the Spectator. We are glat
to learn that there are at least few Of the
opposite party who are disposed to coin.
eide with the views we have heretofore
expressed in regard to the pfopriety Of
making the contest for the Common.
wealth's Attorneyship political. We can
conceive Of no greater blunder into which
the people could fan. They surrender
their sovereign right as free citizens, 10 a
party. and submit themselves and their
judgments TO the most ty1anuical arbitra-
meDt. They lose sight of the perniclous
precedent they encourage. No matter
how efficient aud worthy an officer man
may below faithfully he may have dis
charged his duties--it he happens to be-
long TO the minority party, he must be
prescribed, let his opponent be ever SO
worthless and unfit. OF course, these re-
marks are not intended for personal apph.
cation i'll any contest now going Oh. They
are intended to establish the fact, tina: the
precedent costs disgraceful reflection upon
the capacity of these who may be parties
to it, because it proves that they have not
the intelligence and discrimination to take
care Of their own interests. They, the
people, are the sufferers, and not the faith
full officer. Their character is worsted,
and not tie rejected official. Then let
them be careful how they act-wiidt pre-
ceden, they establish. Withou, watchful.
ness they may entail upon themselves
countless wrongs. They are the residium
OF almost unlimited power-they have at
their own disposal, the dearest interests
which pertain to themselves as a commu-
nty, and in some cases, as Individuals
Let them see to it that they act with that
cautious deliberatioh worthy their dignity
and character as soyereigns. Self-respect,
honor and interest irown upon any other
course.
We do not desire 10 take any active
part in this election as 10 men. We do,
however, as to principle. We have no
personal OF political interests to be bene-
fitted, other than pertain to every free
citizen. We desire to bring the people
to reflection-We desire that their thoughts
shall be directed in the proper current,
and that they may decide their o,on case,
with that caution, prudence and justice,
that they always expect, when they are
brought before their delegated agents to
have their conflicting interests adjudcated
and passed upon. These are our honest
thoughts They are kindly and plainl,
and are given with the purest
motives. Let the people decide Hhether
they are just and wise, or not.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1856-05-10

WHY Is IT ?-Why is II that the county
cour: has not ordered publication of the
commissioners at the election OH the 22dn
inst
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1856-05-10

II In the House Of Representatives, on The
9Th, while Mt. Giddings was attacking a lea-
ture in the Deficiency Bill, he tainted and fell.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1856-05-10

THANKs.--We are Indebted to the Hon.
J. Letcher for bound copies, |, 2 and 3, of
Messages and Documents Tor 1855 g.
Also for papers. speeches, letters, &C., for
which he will please accept our thanks.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1856-05-10

ever
After some unimportant business, Mr..
Hart, Of Albemarle, moved that our ire
tired statesman" ALEXANDER JEAMEs
PLUSH FILLMORE, now of Staunton." be
unanimously requested TO address the Con-
vention that night Adopted in thunder.
ing shouts. CLEANS Plush" seemed to be
pretty popular. Here the Convention ad.
journed till night Night came, but nc
Sandy. After 0 distressing silence of q
few minutes calls were made for Gilmer
He came in front of the audience and
told them not TO be in hurry. He had
laundering speech in him, and plenty o.
documents too, but wasn't quite ready &c
let off. He intended to give the duty
democrats particular fits. They needn't
be afraid he wouldn't speak. He was
bound to speak. They must wait, because
he would be the last man to leave Slann.
ton and speak he would before he left
(Grea:applause.) Aiier he closed his very
classical and eloquent speech, calls WERE
made upon at least dozen men, but nc
one answered to the call Great "noise
and confusion" prevailed. Men shouting
boys squeezing, some standing on the
benches others tossing about their hats,
and other such fun incident to crowds
about three-sheets in the wind. Here the
call was yocilerous for Gilmer again. The
stamping OF feet clapping of hands, he'll
looing, &C., continued fors some time,
when Gilmer arose and marched to the
stand. Just here the "house was brongh,
down" Gilmel waived his hat, and
Marshall County Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1855-1859, 1856-07-03
For the Democrat
For the Democrat.
Gas the Twig is bent the Trees In
clined."

Reform! Reform. Reform.,! We call
the attention of the citizens to the deplor-
able state of morals among the youth Of
this place. The extent of profanity and
pugilistic ruffianism among the boys and
half grown men, is alarming. On Sun
days and in the evenings, they may be
found in squads, in the streets, and in the
suburbs, boxing, racing, swearing, quar-
reling and fighting. To be able to pro-
duce "black eyes" and 'bloody noses in
a scientific style, is the highest pride of a
Plymouth boy.
If such outrageous conduct is passed
over in silence, and this savage bravado
encouraged, We may in time have the glo-
~ of possessing and boasting of one or
more Tom Hyers or Yankee .SuHicans.
We suggest the propriety Of calling a
meeting to examine into this deprayitv and
adopt mea sures to put an immediate stop to
the evil
Marshall County Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1855-1859, 1856-07-03
His Completely with Know N othingism

Notwithstanding the difficulties that have
arisen between the abolition know nothings
and the black republicans, growing out of
the disagreement of the convention of the
two factions respecting Presidential and
Vice Presidential candidates, Fremont's
completely with know nothingism cannot
be gainsayed or doubted. He was ia many
quarters the favorite candidate of the abo-
lition know nothings, as the votes in the
New York convention show. For example,
on the first ballot in that convention he re-
ceived 81 votes, while Banks received 43,
and Mclean IA; Oh the second ballot he
received SO votes, on third 81, on tie
fourth 81, on the fifth q, on the sikh 90,
on the seventh 90, and so on, until the
tenth ballot, when Banks received So Nc
Lean "a, and Sumner 10 votes; and Banks
was nominated.
We need no other evidence TO es abllsh
Fremont's completely with know nothing
ISM He doubtless belongs to the order;
or, ii he does not, his sympathies with lis
proscriptive designs are So strong that he
was deemed by large minority of is ma
tional convention to be entitled to the first
place III the affections OF the whole order.
We mention these facts now, while the
evidence of them is accessible TO every
reader, in order that they may be impress
ed upon the public recollection. and to the
end that they shall not be successfully dis
puted hereafter. l. was believed, before
the New York convention met, tina. Ere
mont was certain of receiving the nomina-
ton of that body, and in view Of that seem
ing certainty, he caused the statement 10
be made that he would accept il. and enter
the canvass, whether the Philadelphia
black republican convention should nomi-
nate him or not.
Let 1t, then, be remembered that John
c. Fremont, besides being the chosen rep
resentaliye of all the abominable doctrines
and purposes of black republicansm, is a.
SO the exponent of the atrocious objects of
dark lanierniSm Let that flci be kept be-
fore the people.--Da. Free Press.
Marshall County Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1855-1859, 1856-07-03
Arrival OF THE VITO.

New York, June %.
The steamer Atlantic arrived about ] O'Clock n
Sunday night. She brings 81 passenee rs-among
them Willard Fillmore. In honor of his arriv. |
numerous salutcs were fred in this city and Brook
lyn, in the night
The Atlantic left Liverpool June llth
The English public still without official no
tice of Champions dismissal but regard it as fixed
fact. The positive but unofficial statements OF the
facts taken out by the Asia created little excitement
The London papers all have editorials on the sub
ject and generally arg the personal one.
and that there is no occasion to send Dallas away
The Times continues to show bitterness towrad the
United States. The News wonders aggressive
America should cite the annexation of India as a
palliaton of her propcnsities, India being an
entirely exceptional case. The Morning Chronicle
thinks it cowardly to make a scapegoat of Cramp-
ton. The London Star, the organ of the Manches-
ter yary, thinks perfectly absurd to go to war to
vindicate the indignty towards Champion, and ridi-
culcs the idea.
The general news is unmpOrtant
An attempt on the life of the Qeeen OF Spain is
reported. young man presented pistol at her.
but was instantly disarmed.
a new Portuguese cabinet had been formed
Parliamentary Iroceedings are generally nm-
portant The bill altering the Parliamentary oath,
so as to admit Jews taking it, has been passed by
tie House of Commons.
IL is estimated that the inuniations of France
have rendered 10000 PEOPLE houseless. and 100.
600 have been thrown out of employment. Not
withstanding the floods, it hoped the corn crop
will not fall much below an average
TWAS reported in Berlin that Prussia and Sardinia
had demanded the reorganization of the Danubian
Prncpahties and that The demand had been ac-
cededto.
Ii is stated that Austria has resolved To erect the
Lombarado-N Venetian provinces into the kingdom of
Upper Italy
Arabia is still in state of insurrecton, refusing
longer TO recognize the rule OF Turkey.
The Russian Commissioner settle the affairs of
the Prncipalites has been requested to retire from
the Commission, if Mokalir Pasha, formerly Prince
of Stourdza, should be permitted 10 take part iu
the Commis5ion.
Marshall County Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1855-1859, 1856-07-03

Ex-Lieu enant Governor Ford, of Ohio,
who sought to give the Presidential elect
ion the complexion of contest of relig-
ious creeds, said:
"This hydra-headed monster of Pcpery
was driven out in California, and the stand
ard OF Professionalism erected upon It's soil,
by the hands of this same Col Fremont"
Mr.. Perkins, Of Connecticut, it appears
to us, was net very discreet. He under
took to make 1t out that the republicans
had nominated man for President who
does not belong to the republican party
Said he:
"Mr. Fremont belongs to no party. He
is not member of the republican party.
He Is not a technical member of the Amer
lean party; but he represents the principles
of both, and, therefore, is just the man for
the American party in its plan of opposi-
ton to foreign dominion and domestic tyr
amy in this country
Mr.. Waterbury, of New York, said
HE had voted for John c. Fremont.
first III this convention. He had looked on
matters as they stood, and had rather ride
on the waves than be overwhelmed by them.
some Americans OUTSIDE laQ expressed
their fear of this parry being swallowed up
by the republicans. No, no. For his
part he was ready to unite with any party
which could overthrow the democracy"
Cheers
This is enough. We need not quote
further to establish the fact that Fremont,
at the interview mentioned by the Herald,
committed himself to the know notbings to
their entire satisfaction. He is, beyond all
question, pledged to their proscriptive pur-
poses-pledged, in the event of his cleo
ton, to appoint no person of foreign birth
to Office, and to recommend such amend
ment Of the naturalization laws as will
abridge the political privileges of natural
lied citizens.
That Fremont should thus join himself
to the party of know nothingism seems to
us monstrous, when we recall the attested
fact that he is himself the son of foreign
er! His father was ii Frenchman, who
immi gratod to this country at the age Of
manhood Fremont would disfranchise his
own father, were he yet alivel-Det. Free
! Press
Marshall County Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1855-1859, 1856-07-03
Rat.eye-ficati0n Meeting.

On last Monday evening, the fusionis,s
held a meeting at the courthouse in this
place, for the purpose of rat-eye-fying the
nomination of Fremont, the trapper.-
There was good number in attendance,
composed of democrats, wings, know
nothings, boys and fusionists. Speaker
number one reviewed the many eminent
services their candidate had performed for
the countryside many (two) civil Offices
he has held, and informed the people that
had it not been for FREMONT, the United
States would never have possessed Califor-
MIA. Speaker number two, ditto to nun
Der one. There were some "serious char
ges" brought against the democrats, but
as the explosion anticipated the preparation,
the effect was harmless in the extreme.
Marshall County Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1855-1859, 1856-07-03
st Joseph County, June 81, 1856.
Fremont and Know Nothingism.

If the slightest doubt has existed with
regard to Fremont's completely with know
noihingism, that doubt is dispeled The
at New York and nominated Banks and
Johnston, and then adjourned over to await
the action of the black republicans at Phil
adel phia, re-asscmbled on Friday, and
Banks having declined, nominated Fremont.
OF the event the " Y Herail of Saturday
says:
The sudden change which has taken
place in the sentiments of the convention
in regard to Mr.. Fremont is attributable to
the fact that that gentleman was walled on
last night by delegation from this party,
with whom he had Il long and earnest con
fabulation, extending into the small hours
of the morning-that he then and there de-
clared himself unreservedy in favor of the
principles of the know nothing party, and
would give them his entire and cordial adj
herence, and that he was perfectly convinc-
ed that if he did not receive the support of
the American party throughout the Union
he had not the slightest prospect of being
elected"
1t will be recollecied that the ballotings
which resulted in the nomination of Banks
exhibited the fact that Fremont was the
second choice Of the know nothing conren-
ton. Doubtless had the members been as
well assured of his sympathy with and adj
hesion to know nothingism in the outset as
they were at the interview mentioned bv
the Herald, he would have been It's frs;
choice.
Thus, the amalgamaion between north
ern know nothingism and black republic
anism is thorough a"d complete. SC far as
Presidential candidate is concerned. The
split on the Vice Presidency is but tenn
porary affair The know nothings decided
to adhere to Johnston, but he will be with
drawn at the moment that movement shall
be deemed most conclusive to the interests
OF the common opposition.
The spirit by which the know nothing
convention was animated in ratifying the
nomination of Fremont may be gathered
from the speeches of members, us reported
by the New York papers, Mr.. Mott Of New
York said:
Gas Americans, they had endeavored to
put in nomination before the people such
candidates as the American party could
support. They had nominated Mr.. Banks
for their President. He had now Withdrawn
from the contest. He was the first choice
of the convention, and he thought that up
on him they could have rallied the North
so as to have carried him into the Presi-
dental chair if he had received the nomi-
nation at Philadelphia. Applause. But
he had failed To receive the endorsement of
the republican party. Who was then the
next choice of the convention? Col. Ere
mont, he considered, was their next choice
[ Applause. They lost nothing in princi-
pie by being driven to the necessity of put
ting in nomination Col Fremont, who was
their second choice. Applause If this
convention had been assured that Mr.
Banks would not have accepted their nom
ination, he was bold to say that they would
have nominated Gel. Fremont. Applause.
Marshall County Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1855-1859, 1856-07-03

the last number of the Register orders the
counties of the Ninth Congressional dis
trict to knoW that Mr.. CoLFAx is a candi-
date and demands another immolation at
the base Of Eis vanity's altar. But the last
days of his system of know nothing des-
potism will be his final day, also; and it re-
quires no prophet 10 foretel that Judge
STEWART will triumphanily defeat CoLFAx
In the coming contest. Here in my nei G
borhood it is greatly gratifying to observe
how sanguine our friends are, and how all
feel rcud that STEWART consents to run
The canvass. His fame as Judge, his
high character as man citizen and gentle
man--his pure patriotism and indomiJabe
fidelity to principle, are correctly appreci-
ated in St Joseph County as well as else
where, and you will see by the October
vote that all the constituencies of this dis
trict are DESTROYS Of returning TO the good
because honest administrative days of Nor
MAN EDDY and G. n. FlrcH, men who were
honored for their strai ghtforward love Of
their country-their whole country The
know nothing excuses having recoiIed on
the heads of the concoctors, the ensuing
election will be the product of legitimate
train of patriotic thought 1t is safe then
that the result will be democratic triumph
both in national, state and district issues.
In keeping jealous eye on our presiden-
tial matters, we must equally have in view
the duties devolving on US in the affairs
more Immediately local. Our Legislative
departments want pu"ging-so do the Off
ces OF State where such are cankered by
fusion misrule. The health of the State
of Indiana is deemed to require the skill of
patriotic physicians, in October the dem
ocracv will show themselves the ure-dis-
pensing doctors in this our political Israel,
and Ii Is safe to record that after the pend
ing elections are over the goodly homes
Of the Hoosiers will dwell in the peace OF
a perfect national and state democratic re-
turn to the men and measures that before
contributed so wholesomely to the advance
mcnt of our State in the pursuits that have
made her fame conspicuous along the sis
ter roll of the republic.
All that is now required is a harmony OF
sentiment--a patriotic union of men for
the sake of tie Union and the redemption
Of our country will be as fixed a fact as is
the present consideration of all true friends
of law and order, that Indiana has been
too long under the soldering irons Of flu
sion tinkers
But my brief communication that | set
down to write has grown diiluse; pardon
its prolixiiy-it shows that feel 50 san
guine Of successes browning our efforts in
St Joseph that we here wish o communi-
cate our glad presagcs to oul democratic
co-workcrs of Marshall.
A. A. ".
St Joseph County, June 81, 1856.
Marshall County Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1855-1859, 1856-07-03

The Lexington Guord says Col john
c. WALKER, late candidate for Lieut. Gov
ernor, has been nominated by the democ-
racy of the 10th district for Congress, and
thai no better nomination could have been
made.
Col. WALKER was a candidate, subject
to the will of the democracy of the 9th
district up to the day of the convention,
and for reasons known to himself, with
drew his name and moved the unanimous
nomination of WIN. Il. STUART, which was
concurred In.
Marshall County Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1855-1859, 1856-07-03
Tax Payers.

We are informed by the Treasurer of
our county, that he in person or by deputy
is making the tour of the county for the
purpose of collecting delinquent tax, and
asks that all III arrearages for taxes would
be prepared to pay.
Appended will be found the sections of
law in relation thereto
"SEc. 90. In case any person shall re-
fuse or neglect to pay the tax imposed on
him, the county Treasurer shall, after the
third Monday Of March, levy the same,
together with ten per centum damages, and
the costs and charges that may accrue, by
distress and sale of the goods and chattles
of such person who ought to.pay the same,
wheresoever the same may be found with
in the county"
"SEC. 1O2. The several county treas
urers be and they are hereby required, i'm
mediately after their annual settlement
with the Auditor of State either in person or
by deputy to call upon every delinquent
tax payer in their respective counties, and
if necessary, to distrain property for the
collection Of such delinquent tax, togeth-
er with penalty and interest
Marshall County Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1855-1859, 1856-07-03

country until times get more peaceable-
1t is fine pleasant Country to live in, and |
would like to live here if l could live in
peace; but who wants to live in country
where, when they lay down at night they
don t know but they will be murdered be-
fore morning." will write to you again,
soon, and let you know how things are &C.
ing on here, SO goodbye, until you hear
from me again. SAMUEL JONES.
TUESDAY MORNING, June 8.
Times are growing worse every day we
hear of men being killed, and mems lives
are continually in danger wherever they 90.
We are going to leave the Territory in a
day or two, if we are permitted to 90. We
don't know where we will stop if we leave
here. Don't write to us any more until
you hear from us again. S. J.
THURSDAY NOOK, June s.
We are now in Missouri We left the
Territory Yesterday morning. We don't
know where We will stop yet, but probably
in the north part Of Missouri. 1 think the
abolitionists intend to make clean sweep
of it before they stop, for they are commit
ing murders and robberies every day, and a
man that does not side with them is mark
ed, and is in danger all the time. l will
write every week until we stop, and then
| will write to you and let You know where
we are S. J.
Marshall County Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1855-1859, 1856-07-03

FRIGHTFUL OCcURRENCE!-Oh Monday
last some half dozen men were trying to
raise the south end of the bridge, across
Yellow river at this place, when a portion
of it gave way, and fell some twelve or
fourteen feet, taking down two boys and a
horse and dray. Fortunately, however,
none were injured.
Marshall County Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1855-1859, 1856-07-03
FOR PRESIDENTIAL ELECTORS,

GRAHAM \. FIICH, of Cass,
SAMUEL II. BUsKIRK, of Monroe,
1st ". F. PARROT, Of Warrick,
Cd s X WoLF, Of Harrison,
81 :. W. SHORT, Of Lawrence,
4ih d. JoNEs, Of Franklin,
5;h EDMOND Johnson, Henry Co,
9th MARTIN NJ. RAY. Shelby g
eth JAS. VI. HANNA, Nigo .
8th j. ). McCIELAND, Clinton Co,
9th ORPHEUS EyERTS, Laporte .
10th I. p. RANDALL, Allen 81
11th 5. 5. MIcK1E, Adams Co.
Marshall County Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1855-1859, 1856-07-03

The Post Master General has appointed
JONI X. BROOKE p M. at this place in the
stead Of j. j. VANvALKENBURGH, resigned,
The appointment, we believe, gives general
satisfaction, and We hope john will have a
good time in his new occupation.
Marshall County Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1855-1859, 1856-07-03

The iron is laid on the Cincinnati, Peru
d Chicago Rail Road within short dis
lance of this place. Tomorrow, 4th, an
extra passenger train will leave the end of
the track at o'clock, a. M, for La Porte
and intermediate places, returning in the
afternoon, leaving La Porte at 4 o'clock
p. III.
Marshall County Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1855-1859, 1856-07-03

p-Neary all the outrages now reported from
Kansas are committed by the Free State party. In
weeks campaign in the Southern portion of the
Territory they report that they killed twenty one
Pro-slavery men! AT Franklin they killed two
mt PALMYRA five. In the mean time, they are call
ing on the North to send them more money and
rifles.
Marshall County Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1855-1859, 1856-07-03

HARPERs MAGAZINE for July has been
received. Of all other Magazines, give
us HARPER.