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Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1857-06-25
THE REPUBLICAN.
PLYMOUTH, IND.
Thursday Morning, June e5, 1851
Negro Eauality.

The black Democratic prints in this State
have made grand discovery lately. They
say that the Republican party are in favor
of making the negro equal in all respects to
the white man. They know that the Re-
publicans advocate no such doctrine, yet
thev hesitate not to make the charge in the
most positive terms. The platform of the
Republican party does not squint even at
such an idea, but declares that ''the general
government has no power over slavery
where it already exists by authority of law"
All that the Republicans maintain in regard
to this subject is endorsed by two-thirds of
the honest rank and file of the Democracy.
The effort to show that the Republicans
are in favor of "Negro Equality is.inten-
lied merely to throw dust in the eyes of the
people, and prejudice them against party,
which they see is bound, unless they can
succeed in their hellish and nefarious de-
signs, to annihilate them in every State
where love of liberty still glows and burns
in the breasts of its citizens.
Let no one be deceived. Whatever the
lying Buck African sheets may say,-the
object of the Republican party is not so
much to benefit the African as the White
race, by stopping the spread of slavery
They do not object to the "Dred Scott" de-
cision on the ground that it declares that
the ''negro is not citizen of the United
es'-albeit Mr.. BUCHANAN, in his In
augural declared they should be permitted
to exercise the elective franchise but be-
cause it declares in effect that slave holders
have right under the constitution to take
their slaves witlthem into any state or ter
ritory. DO the Buck African prints en-
dorse this part Of the .-Dred Scott" deci-
sion? If so, let them declare it, and the
Republican press will take Issue with them
at ence, and willingly submit the question
to the people for their verdict. But they
may assert and re-aSsert as often as they
please that the Republican party is in favor
Of making the negro equal with the white
man, as regards social and political privi-
lcscs, siley viii find it impossible to make
the people believe it. Their mcndacious
character is too well established to enable
them to deceive the people again The lib
erty-loving citizcls-of our happy Republic,
who are in favor of "free soil, free speech,
free press and free men," will hardly trust
the betrayers of these principles with theil
confidence again soon
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1857-06-25
w. d. BIDDLE, Secretary.

The Plymouth Banner (Repu5lican) cop
les the statement, recently published in the
Pharos, about the snake removed from the
stomach ofMrs. Ryan, ofFort Wayne; and
the editor accompanies it with the remark
that his "credulity refuses to honor the
draft made omit" Hemay honora a. sight
1t is no fish, or "April fool'' story--but
is corroborated by citizens here of the high
est respectablity. If the editor happens
down this way, the position he assumes as
a doubling Thomas" may be changed by
calling on Dr. Myers, and seeing portions
of the removed reptile.-Lcganport Pha-
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1857-06-25

We learn that on Twenty Mile Prairie,
some six or eight miles from here, there is
a great excitement again, about mad dogs.
We mentioned, few weeks ago, that the
mad dog of Mr. Yea bit number of dogs
and cow. We now learn that nearly all
the dogs. then bitten have gone mad. The
Cow went mad and was killed.
AS Mr.. Longshore was passing through
the woods, on the edge of the prairie, mad
dog came at him, and obliged him to take
to The dog was killed about half q
mile from this place. Valparaiso Rep.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1857-06-25
Bank of The State.

On the outside of this paper will be
found the indianapolis Journals report OF
the speeches of Gov. Wright and Judge
Smith, reviewing the evidence before the
Senate Committee to investigate the char
ges of corruption in establishing the Bank
of the State of Indiana. The debate was
warm and personal, and sustained by the
evidence, shows state of things by nc
means fattering to thoes who were engaged
in the passage of the bank law 1t is true
that the struggle has assumed the shape OF
fight between the two factions of the
Democratic party; the Bright faction hav-
ing been the prime movers in the matter
for their own pecuniary benefit, and these
disclosures having been mainly brought
out through the agency of Gov. Wright
and his friends who compose the other wing
of the party. We give the speeches to
show as nearly as possible the facts in the
case, and as there can be but little doubt oi
corruption having been resorted to, show
upon whom the blame rests. Those facts
show gigantic scheme of speculation con-
cocted and carried out by clique of man
aging politicians, at the time having con-
troll of the Democratic party in the State,
and which scheme has, so far at least, been
entirely successful. The question of repeal
is one for the Legislature to determine and
which it is but fair to say. they will prob
ably decide in the negative. Meanwhile
the Bank has mostly gone into other hands
than the operators who created it, and is
going on in its legitimate business, com
manding, as indications show, the conf.
dence of the people as an Institution The
attempt by some democratic Journals to
make political capital for their party out Of
the matter, is as shallow as it is powerless
Talk about the party having washed its
hands of the corruption by passing res
olutlon at their state convention against
the Bank, when the leaders of that party
are in the iniquity up to their eyes. They
washed their hands, as the evidence shows
and to the tune of from ten to fifty thous
and dollars apiece! And when they had
made all the money they could out OF it.
how easy for them to vote for a resolution
against the Bank. Consistency they cared
nothing about, for it is an article they have
not dealt in for number of years. No
it will not do. The scheme itself is fas
tened upon Bright and his followers ant
they cannot escape it. High horses ride
well, and they have rode the party and the
State with whip and spur, until they have
CALLED their backs most numerically, anG
now let them turn, as somo of the ''lessel
| lights" nave done, and come out Anti -Banl
men. All, but there is Mike Bright's Gin
demnity bond'' in the way. Well, it is
''pot of their own brewing" and if We
were in the habit of making predictions
would say that probably Wright will go t.
Prussia, the people will go Republican
Bright into retirement upon his laurels, anl
the Bank will go on.-Elkhan Times.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1857-06-25
New York News.
( - New York, June l.


City quiet. Mayor Wool has succumb-
ed to the law and submitted to arrest on
second warrant without resistance Mr..
Turner, Deputy Street Commissioners, and
Capt. Bennett, Mayors Police, were arrest
led at the same time, and held to bail in
81, 600 h.t eas f s
The City Hall is guarded on al sides by
the Mayors Police, none being admitted
but those having business. -
Further outrage is not apprehended, al
! though troops are in readiness at the armo-
ry to act at moments notice.
The Metropolitan Commissioners had
sworn in over 400 special policemen, and
were arranging for more. There were foul
hundred soldiers inthe City Armory. The
hearing Of the case of the Mayor comes NJ
! in the Court OF Session this afternoon. Il
is rumored that Simeon Draper has beer
appointed Mayor by Gov. King. 2
The steamship Fulton arrived last nigh
from Havre and Southampton Sd inst
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1857-06-25

The new cent has hardly been in circula-
ton fortnight, and yet we have already
heard of several instances where children
have swallowed it, and had been made sick
in consequence 1t is very evident that il
such cases continue so frequently to present
themselves, public opinion will demand the
speedy withdrawal Of the poisonous coin
from circulation, and cling to the "red
cent, as safer and better article. We
do not suppose any one will charge Uncle
Sam with design to poison all the little
boys and girls, but as the old saying is'
"children will be children, in spite OF pa
rental warning to the contrary. A New
York physician has child under his care
in Williamsburg, who swallowed one o.
the new cents about week since. AL
emetics and purgstives have thus far proved
useless, and the patient suffers greatly from
l-Qiddiness and nervous irritability Bosto'
I! Trareler. ..s.,..s. -
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1857-06-25


On the evening of the 10th inst, pursu-
ant to call made by posting notices
throughout the city, large number of the
citizens of La Porte convened to take un-
der consideration the manner of celebrating
the coming Anniversary of our National
Independence.
John Millikan was called to the chair.
and w. b. Biddle chosen Secretary of the
meeting.
On motion, a committee of three was
appointed to draft resolutions expressive
of the sense of this body on the subject to
be taken under consideration.
The following Committee was appointed.
S. T.. WILLIAMS, a. j. WAR, VI. III. Hop
KINs.
The Committee reported the following
resolutions, which were unanimously adop-
ted
Resolred-That we, citizens Of La Porte,
will celebrate the coming anniversary OF
our National Independence by the obscr-
vance of ceremonies suited to the occasion,
at some point in or near this city, to be Sc
lected by committee appointed for that
purpose.
Resoiged-Ihat we cordially invite all
the citizens of this County TO participate
with us in such celebration; and that we
extend the invitation to all citizens of the
adjoining Counties as may please to favor
us with their presence.
Resolred-That we especially invite the
Fire, and Hook and Ladder Companies,
the La Porte Rifle Company, the "Prairie
Horse Guards, the Brass Bands, the order
of ''Free and Accepted Masons,' and the
Independent Order of Odd Fellows" ol
this city to take part and assist in the cele-
bration. And the public schools of our
city in charge of their respective teachers
are requested to join us on that occasion
Resokved-Ihat the Secretary be, and is
hereby instructed to extend the invitation,
contained in the 3rd resolution, to all the
Military, Fire, and Hook and Ladder Com
panies and Musical Bands, and to the Inde-
pendent Order of Odd Fellows, and the
order Of Free and Accepted Masons in this
and the adjoining Counties.
The following committees were then APP
pointed:
1st. A committee to obtain an orator and
reader for the days. E. WILLIAMS, G.
w. RIcHARDs, and r. Ii. ROSE
2nd. "A committee on selection of grounds
and general arrangements, with power to
appoint b-committees:-G. b. ROBERTS,
JACOB VILE and A. H. ROBINSON.
Sd. a committee to rails. funds for de-
fraying expenses:-SETH EAsoN, y. III.
RopISsoN and &. w. RIcHARDs.
The following resolution was then read
and adopted:
Resoioed-That we respectfully request
all business men in this city to close THEN
places of business on the Fourth of July
next g q = 05Vl4 Dxs
On motion, JAS. LEWIS and l.. ELIEI
were appointed as committee to circulate
a petition in aid of the last resolution.
Moved that the Secretary be and is here.
by instructed to furnish each of the news
papers of this and the adjoining Counties
with a copy of the proceedings of thi.
meeting requesting the publication of the
same.
The meeting then adjourned to meet OF
the evening of the Doth inst, for the pur
pose of receiving reports of committees.
j. MILLIKAN, Chairman.
II ID .
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1857-06-25

The Detroit IdveTiser, in summing up
certain events that are to take place in the
future, remarks that the Great Northern
Hive will swarm again in 1862. Then the
next apportionment will have taken effect,
and whatever it may be, whether 120, 900,
l30, 900. 140. .000--Michigan will haveeight
members of Congress instead of four
Wisconsin will at least equal her, Judging
iy the past four years In 1882, Wiscon-
sin gave an aggregate vote at the Presiden-
tial election of 67,742, which represents :
population of 402, ,272, at that election
Michigan gave an electoral vote of S2,S37,
representing population Of 49s .6zs.
In 1856, Wisconsin gave an aggregate
vote of 110,5l2, representing population
of IA 4,072, and Michigan gave vote of
125, ,55S. The same ratio of growth for
five years to come, would send her ahead
of Michigan, giving to each, at least, arep-
resentation of eight members in the Lower
House.
Instead of two members, Iowa will send
four, five or six. The vote of Iowa in 1852
was 35, s23, that of 1856 was SO, $50 which
represented an increase Of population of
322,022 Minnesota, by that time, will be
ready to place two or three members in the
House, and at least six more will be sen:
from Northern Illinois, and foar from In
diana. The increase of population in Hi
nois between 1850 and 1856, was 331 AT
! $50 per. cent. and this increase has beer
confined almost wholly to Northern Iii
nois, excluding Egypt, except on the lin
of the Illinois Central Railroad.
Indiana is not far behind in this respect
Her. increase between 1850 and 1856. ha
been 1872, 190 50 't1l a4A3u ftsh'
The North is coming. e
The increase of the number necessary t
the return of memb.r, is a two edged swor
which cuts right and left. If fixed at l3O,
900, and applied to the Northwest for tn
purposes of keeping the representation
! Congress down, what viii it doto Georgi
whose increase was only 1888 in the las
six years? What to South Carolina who's
increase from 1850 to 1856 has been 81
l53? sAVhat to Virginia whose increas
from 1850 to 1857 has been sc, 1872
! What to Arkansas, where the increase
six years mas been 43, $40? What to A
ALBANIA, where the increase in six years hs
been 63.521?
Wait till the Northern Hive swarms
i Is it time to grow faint-hearted nov
! ! when the day is at hand, which will surel
place the popular branch Of Congress in Il
hands Of free men, loving freedom? "
Iwill not at this time consider the Senat
but i is eaeush to says generapy, the Sci
ate cannot be far frsm = tie, against u
year 1868. if the North remain true
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1857-06-25
A Strange Reptile.

Mr.. j. III. SHINNEBERGER, called ON us
The other day and gave us the particulars of
the capture of a singular reptile, about the
26th of March last, in the Big Ditch, be-
tween Yellow River and Woods Lake.
some account of which was published in
the Democrat of the Both of April. Mr..
S. assures us there was no mistake about
the capture of his snakcship, notwithstand-
ing the doubts expressed by the Democrat,
"and though he was not trapping either for
Wolves or Democrats, both it appeared
took the bait H ~ ba
The lizard, snake, alligator, or whatever
it was, Mr.. S. says, was about 81 inches in
diameter, and feet 2 inches long, as near
as he could measure it with two foot
mark on his axe-handle 1t had feet and
skin like a lizard, and head like an otter,
with fps the size of ducks wing on each
side forward of its .fore-legs; on its back
was also fin, commencing about Is inch
es back of its fore-legs, rising gradually to
the height of about 10 inches, and then ta-
pering off to the tip of its tail. 1t made
a noise somewhat like young calf when
caught, and when he approached it FOR the
purpose of killing it, it blew, not sand, but
a fluid, at him, the smell of which caused
him to vomit violently, almost immediately;
and that he could smell the same fumes in
his hair and whskers for some weeks after
The reason it could not be found by those
who went to hunt it was,-supposing it to
be very poisonous reptile, as he could not
skin. it, on account of its offensive smell
and being fearful the hogs would eat it and
poison themselves, he rolled it into the
ditch. 1t noated down short distance
and lodged, and remained there until he
left the neighborhood few days after.
1t was probably young alligator.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1857-06-25
Another Fugitive Case.
CINCINNATI, June Ii

3 le m CINCINNATI, June l3.
This forenoon, as two U. S. deputy
marshals were arresting a fugitive slave and
his wife, the slave stabbed j. G. Elliot, dep
uty marshal, with a long sword knife; upon
which another deputy marsha! shot the
slave in the abdomen four times The ne
groes were taken into custody The
marshal's wounds are dangerous, and the
negroes thought to be mortal The affray
occurred in room in Vine street, near the
Post Office. where the negroes were secre-
ted.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1857-06-25

E The Freeman's Journal don't like
fashionable operatic music. Most people
don't unless they have acquired relish for
it by long and persistent attendance at saw
mills during the saw fling process. Itgivcs
its ideas on the matter thus:
Should we pick our auriculars witk a
tuning fork, and stretch delicate section
Of the pussys entrails over the tympanum,
we are conscious we should never be able
to appreciate fashionable music, svaped out
in imitation of the weat-bee, the shrill pea
cock, and the sonorous bull-frog
an,lcompoundcd like Betty's "hash" To
us (excuse us, dear reader. it lacks that
essential quality of music-MELoDY;-but
then we are no Judge.
We have the impression that the celebri-
| ty who enjoys the generous and patroni-
zing confidence of our s'fustest' citizens
could ply the "hoss-har" with i
"Lengthened sweetness, long drawn OUT
that is, has the mechanical ability to play
tthe fiddle with ordinary skiIl--5ut-wt
listened-inclined forward to catch the dul.
| Get ccttones--twe-we-w -we--we----s
sw-q-u-i-e-o- Then 1
succession of sounds resembling the beau
tiful monotones produced by saving thro
a dry gourd;-th audience encored--.h,
performer wriggled down the steps behind
the screen, and-the "cAune" was out.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1857-06-25
An Old Liner.

A colored man calling himself "nigger
Anderson, made his appearance here on
Thursday. He says he is an ldliner, and
was employed last fall to follow Willard
around the State, in the capacity of Re-
publican speaker. His employees were
Democrats. Anderson sports two watch
es, two Masonic breastpins, and pompous-
ly announces that he came here to buy the
Wabash Valley road, and the town for a
Depot. His old line friends should close
him. up.-Loganspor journal.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1857-06-25
The Whiskey Drinker Aiding the Whis-

The citizens Of Bedford have long been
annoyed by lew doggery kept by a man
named Ewalt 1t is one of the lowest oi
its class, and is universally considered a
nuisance. Some time since the proprietor
was arranged on charge of maintaining a
nuisance. He received a fair trial, and
was fined $40 by jury of twelve unprej.
udiccd men. AS the payment of this fine
would bankrupt the whiskey seller peti
ton was gotten up by few bloats asking
tn. Governor to remit the fine. This ht
did, and in violation of the statute which
requires that majority of the county off
GERS shall give their opinion as to the pro-
priety of the remission. A majority of the
county officers did not express their opin
ion, and the conduct of the Governor wa.
altogether illegal, and unworthy of maj
occupying his high position.-New Alban!
Tribune.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1857-06-25

How 10 Bshaye.

Is thetitle of a new work just published
by MIessrs. Fowler d Wells, of New York.
1t is designed, by the author, to be a man
ual of Republican Etiquette, and guide to
correct personal habits" 1t embraces an
exposition of the principles of good man
ners at home as well as abroad. 1t con-
tains hints as to the proper care Of the per-
son; good manners at the table, and also
as to drinking, exercise, habits, dress, and
self-culture. q ~ m p ~
In short, it is, as the author remarks,
can honest, earnest little book, designed
to aid the young people of our great Re-
public in becoming true American ladies
AMI gentlemen The author seems to de-
sire to make his readers something better
than mere imitators of forcign manners,
something better than imitators of any
manners. s = sizs.l asass5
The work is essentially different from
any other manual ofetiquette, andwiIl aid
we hope, in building mp truly American
and republican school of politeness.esflea -
Price, postpaid, paper, 30c., muslin
soc. New York: FOWLER d WELLS, 3Os
Broadway. ~ eci{ s
We are indebted to the publishers. for
copy of this excellent work, for which, w
return them our thanks. @
!, Young men could not invest 30c. nor
advantageously, than in the purchase of thi
book. *x*
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1857-06-25

In back township in Upper Canada q
a magistrate, who kept tavern, sold liquor
to the people till they got drunk and fought
in his house. He then issued warrant.
them, and tried them on the
spot, and besides fning them, made them
treat each other to make up the quarrel.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1857-06-25
Fishing Extraordinary.

One of the attaches of the Post Office
was seen night before last with green cot
ton umbrella under his arm, and duly equip
ped with fishing poles and tackle, wend
ing his way to the fishing grounds in the
neighborhood of the Pittsburgh dam. He
returned with three crawfsh in tin pan.
and one other sucker beside himself.-La-
tayette Courier.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1857-06-25

Pretty widow (disconsolately ).-Ah, the
poor dear man! You resemble him SO
much Major, that it renews my grief
Alas! | shall never get the like of him
again!
Horrid brute of Major.-Yery proba-
bly, not, madame, if that's the case.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1857-06-25

CHARITABLE.-1st Ne~sboy.-"1 say.
Fatty, was anybody killed when that big
buildin' tumbled iu this morning."
2nd -Nescsboy.-"No, not man!'
LIST Boy-"Well, that's too bad! If
there had only been a few killed we'd er sold
heaps er papers!''
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1857-06-25

In quarrel between JOHN CLAY, ason OF
the departed statesman. and horse train
er named EDGAR, in Lexington, Ky, on
Thursday, the former shot the latter twice
with pistol. One ball entered his mouth,
and came out behind the ear Another
ball lodged in his neck. EDGAR is reported
mortalIy wounded. Clay immediately
left Lexington, snd has net been heard
from since The parties have Not been or
amicable terms for some time.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1857-06-25

A home without girl in it, is only half
blest, it is al orchard without blossoms, and
spring without song, Ahouse full of sons
is like Lebanon with its cedars, but daugh-
ters by the fire-side, are like the roses in
Sharon.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1857-06-25

"Margery, what did you do with that tall
low that Mr.. Jones creased his boots with
this morning?"
"PIease marin, baked the griddle cakes
with it."
"You did; l thought you wasted it,
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1857-06-25

Eg The following beautiful lines, writ
ten by one we highly esteem, touches vi
brating chord in our own heart How we
would delight to accompany our fair friend
to the scenes of other days, and with for
mer cherished associates recall incidents OF
the past that have indelibly impressed them
selves on our heart:
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1857-06-25

A young gentleman the other day asked
a young lady what she thought of the mar
ried state in general? mot knowing, 1
can't tell" was the reply; "but if you and
were to put our heads together, l could
soon give you an answer"