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Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1857-09-10

men voting, there was and is an honest diff
ference Of opinion. Good and true Free
State men were opposed to it. and good
and true Free State men were in favor of it.
This difference of feeling was carried to the
Convention at Grasshopper Falls. There
was there, between the friends of each pol
icy, free interchange of views. The ques-
ton was held up in every possible light
All the arguments in favor of and opposed
to voting, were brought forward in an able
manner by the advocates of the opposite
policies. The result ofthe days labor has
already been announced--it was determined
to make one more effort to secure justice by
the ballot-box-to overthrow usurpation
if possible, by what promised to be the
most peaceable instrumentalities.
They go into this election under protest.
They raise their united voices against the
binding force of the laws passed by the b.
gus Legislature. They cease not to main
tain that that Legislature was the creature
of fraud and violence, and that its enact
ments are not entitled to respect and obe-
dience. They go into the election to Sc
cure the Territorial Legislature. in order,
if possible, to take from the hands of their
enemies the power by which they have
been deprived of their most sacred rights.
They adopt this policy with their eyes
turned towards, and their hearts set upon
the Topeka Constitution and Government
1t is no less their watehword in this strug.
gle than it has been in the past. Towards
making that Constitution the recognized
Constitution of Kansas, and towards Civ
ing that government fresh and growing
vitality, all the action of the people repre-
scented in these Conventions, is pledged to
be directed. They enter the struggle with
determination that they must have fair
ness-that if there is, in October next, as
there has been in the past, fraudulent
election, the usurped power shall be
wrenched from the hands of the usurpers-
that fraud shall be crushed out, and vio-
lence repulsed.
We submit (says the Tribune, the
whole matter to our readers, frankly con-
Tossing that we are disappointed in what
has been done. We know the brave words
that are used when repelling the next inva-
sion is the theme; but words kill no Mis-
sourians-interrupt no frauds. We wait
patiently the development of events, ho-
ping that we may have less reason to be
dissatisfied with. those whom we have APP
plauded and defended so long.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1857-09-10
st. Joseph Valley Register.

This able and dignifed hebdomadal, ed
tied and published by Messrs. CoLFAx aud
WHEELER. in the beautiful and fourishing
city of South Bend, has entered upon its
thirteenth volume. The Register stands in
the front rank of newspapers in Indiana.
That such paper should be in flourish
ing condition is natural consequence.
Long may it lire and flourish.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1857-09-10
From the Register.
The Gps Case.


MEssRs. EDIroRs:-I am surprised at the
criticism of the Marshall County Democrat
published in your last paper upon the SEN
tence Of Judge Deavitt in the Gipe case. II
he had stated the facts that were presented
to the Court, then nobody would have a
right to complain. Every one could form
his own judgement as to whether Judge
Deavitt acted honestly and wisely in the
exercise of his discretion. But he omits to
state that Gipew was boy Is years DID,
that he confessed his guilt at once and re-
turned all the money except six or seven dol
lars, shat he had previously borne good
character for honesty and industry-that
he had shown deep contrition for his guilty
conduct,-that the crushing effect of the
crime had made such impression upon his
mind as to give evidence to the Court that
a mild punishment accompanied with kind
ness and proper instruction would in all
probability restore him to society, worthy
and honest citizen. TO have sent him to
the penitentiary to associate with thieves
and robbers would have been his inevita-
bic destruction. The great object in pun
ishing youthful offenders is reformation,
and not to inhict pain. But the editor of
the Democrat would send boy to the State
prison, though it would be certain moral
death to him-just to save the good people
of Marshall county from paying the costs
of his punishment. His good sense and
feelings of generosity ought to teach him
that such selishness is unbecoming the edi-
tor Of public journal.
THos. S. SrANFIELD
AS an act of justice to Judge DEAvlrr,
who is generally censured for his decision
in the Gipe case, in this county, we publish
the foregoing. How far the facts stated
in Judge SrASFlELD's communication
should go to exonerate the young man from
punishment is question about which there
might be honest differences of opinion.
The excitement growing out of the de-
cision of the case has in great measure
died of, and no apprehension is now felt
by the lovers of the laws supremacy that
any violence will be attempted.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1857-09-10
National Agricultural Fair.

LOUISVILLE. Sept. 8.
The sixth and last day of the exhibition Of
different grades and classes of horses and
other animals, concluded with grand cav
alcade. The committee on animals and
implements have concluded their examina-
tons and will report on Monday.
AT dark the officers of the society togeth-
er with the invited guests, repaired to
the Gait House and partook of grand
closing Banquet. The weather has been
delightful all the week; no accident has
marred the festivities and the attendance
grew larger and more brilliant from the
commencement to the close.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1857-09-10
FIR o N KA SAS.
The Grassh0pper Falls Convention-.The
Free State Men will Vote.
Correspondence of the Chicago Tribune. !

correspondence OF the Chicago Tribune.
50 LEAvExwoRTH, K. T., Aug. %.
The Free State Convention met at
Grasshopper Falls on Wednesday. /
have only time to say that the voting party
carried the day. The following preamble
and resolution were introduced:
Whereas. 1t is of the most vital impor-
lance to the people of Kansas that the
Territorial Government should be con-
trolled by the bona .jfde citizens thereof, and
whereas Gov. Walker has repeatedly
pledged himself that the people of Kansas
shall have full and fair vote before inn
partial judges, at the election to be held the
first Monday in October for Delegates to
Congress, members of the Territorial Leg
islature, and all other officers, therefore.
RESOLVED, That we, the people of K ansas,
in mass convention assembled, agree to
participate in said election.
After long debate, participated in by
Judge Conway, Gen. Lane, Gen. Pomeroy
Col. Philips, Gov. Robinson, and Others.
modified resolution was adopted which
will have the effect of bringing the party
to the polls in October. Gov. Robinson
favored the plan. j.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1857-09-10
The Minnesota Conventions and the State
Constitution.

The Republican and Democratic Con-
stitutional Conventions adjourned sine die
on the Goth ult AS already announced,
both Conventions agreed upon one Con-
sti.ution, which is to be submitted to the
people for approval or rejection on the
18th day Of October next. On the same
day on election is to be held for members
ofthe House of Representatives of the Uni
ted States, Governor, Lieut.. Governor,
Supreme and District Judges, members
Of the legislature, and all other Offices de-
signated in the Constitution Chi:qQd
z];6uns.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1857-09-10
T A X 4 8
From The Westport, No, Star of Empire

From the Westport, No., Star of Empire.l
"Gov. Walker claims not to be ready to
force the payment of taxes. He would
wait until the October election so as to dis
franchise as many as possible. 1t is his
intention as far as in his power lies to con-
meet suffrage with taxation. He distinctly
says that those who will not pay their dues
for the support of government arc alien en-
emies. outlaws, and by all the rules of right
and justice have no voice in the govern
ment This is what we have been con-
tending for. He says they have only the
right of protection. without the right Of
participation. The troops are still at
Lawrence, nor is there reason to Ielievc
they will be withdrawn soon. Lanes mil
itary preparations have something to do
with their detention. Gov. Walker will
strike when the opportunity is given him. -
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1857-09-10

Post Masters and the mails furnish pub
fishers of newspapers with something to
'fill up" with, when everything else has
been exhausted save the weather.-N c.
Dem.
Well. are not saeh articles quite as in
teresting as dead advertisements AMI old
pIospectuses of newspapers?
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1857-09-10

~ E. s. CRosIER. Esq, has become
associate editor of the Western Argus, pub
lished At Corydon, Ind, our former resi-
dence. The Argus now, with Mr.. CRosrEr
as one of thu conductors. will take higl
rank Cor ability among the newspapers o.
the State. Mr.. CHS a whole-souled Re
publican. IS we'll as an able writer; and en-
ters into the work before him with heart,
good viii. We hope be will succeed II
raising patriotic old Harrison" ont of tn
slough Of rro-slaveryism into which sb
u3S IfIiSu. $50
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1857-09-10
Vermont Election.

MONTPELIER. September 2d.-Thc re-
turns from sixty-seven towns show the e.
lection OF fifty-six Republicans and eleven
Democrats to the Legislature.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1857-09-10

Your readers are familiar with the rcpu-
tation of Capt. (now brig. gen. Samuel
Walker. He captured Col. Titus, and
was one Of the most efficient captains in
the Free STATE army.
He was recently indicted for murder, ar
son and treason! These triAing offences
were never committed, but that, as Mr.
Toots has expressed it, els of no conse.
quence'' in Kansas. He appeared at Le-
compton, on Saturday; for trial. The
prosecuting attorney. Mr.. Weir, informed
the court that he had promised, in this case
to enter = nolle prosequi. and that he die
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1857-09-10
Correspondence of the St. Louis Democrat.

Correspondence Of the st. Louis Democrat
Grand juries have degenerated rapidly
within few years past. One at Spring.
field, illinois, disgracel itself by inviting
Stephen A. Douglas to deliver a political
address. What grand jury has to dc
with political affairs it is difficult to con-
ceive.
We have beat that in Kansas. The
Grand Jury of Lecompton has advanced
one step further into chaos and absurlity
They have sustained Judge Cato's extra.iu-
dicial decision! That decision insists on
the payment of tax as a qualification for
the right of suffrage.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1857-09-10

ry in the most odious form. The tyran-
ny of white men over white men as is the
case all over Europe, is slavery really and
indeed, but the subordination and control
of the degraded, the brutalized, the animal
issd. the sooty. mud-hovel negro race is
not slavery at all, but a normal condition
of the negro when in juxtaposition with
the whites. The negro though walking
erect like ourselves is yet vastly different;
though human being and entitled to hu-
man sympathy. he is vastly different be-
ing from ourselves, and not descendant
from the same common ancestor with the
white man. The simple fact that the off,
spring of the negro and white races will
perish and die after the third or fourth gen.
Grafton is proof uncontrovertible that the
two races are different, and defendants oil
different ancestors Take thousand mu-
latoes and place them by themselves and
In hundred years, they and their off.
spring will have degenerated and passed
out OF existence. the unnotural race leav-
ing not q wreck behind. Hence the ides
OF negro equality, Of placing negroes on 9
level, with the whites and treating them a.
beings like ourselves, is the most repul.
sive, the most horrible, the most unnatnr
Al and monstrous of which we can con
ceive. which the tongue can utter or tn
pen descrioe.
Words are the representatives Of things
and the term alasery ~ applied TO the con
Idition Of the negro at the South, has caus
cd the northern people to think it is slave
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1857-05-30
ESTRAYS.

DROUGHT before the undersigned, Justice of the
ID Peace, and strayed this day by stephen johnson,
living the waters Of Sandy Creek about six miles
from Port Hudson, a brown bay horse fourteen and
half hands high thirteen years old nicked tail,
PAGES little, small white spot on the right foot,
with some small white spots on the left side, back Of
the saddle, and white streak down his face.
Also: yellow bay horse, fourteen and half hands
high, nine years old. with saddle and collar marks,
white spot on the right hind foot. and long switch
tail, no other marks or brands percevable appras-
ed ly sworn appraisers to be worth in cash. the first
at thirty dollars and the second at fifty dollars,
JAMES c. JACKSON
may IT, 1857 J, 7, LIT Ward,
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1857-05-30
10

TIE PRospEcr IN PENNsYLvAvIA.-Th Dc.
mocracy of Pennsy lvania evince 10 disposition
to repose upon their gloriously won laures of
last year. They have entered upon the pend
ing State campaign with zeal, confidence,
and an enthusiasm which cannot fail, we think,
of being attended with the most triumphant
results The Lancaster 1nteligencer says:
ave anticipate for General Packer, our no
bic standard bearer, an easy and triumphant
victory over his competitor All the sophs-
try and special pleading of Wimot, whether
on or off the stump, will avail him but little
when he comes to encounter the giant blows
of his sturdy Democratic antagonist! The
doom of Black Republicanism is already seal
ed; the hand writing is upon the wall and the
second Tuesday of October next will effectual.
Iy and forever settle its condemnation at the
ballotbox
Pennsylvania has been, is, and WILL con.
TINuE TO Re, true TO the CONSTITUTION and the
UNION"
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1857-05-30

lngs, lbs horses, &c. got by Arabian, Turkish or
Persian mares, allowed Is lbs; If of both SO hist
horses. &c. bred in America. or on the continent of
Europe, allowed IA lbs The second horse receives
$500 out of the stakes. and the third $3.50 The
winner to pay $50 to the Judge.
Under these conditions Lecomte will carry
l24 lbs; Pryor l21 lbs; and Priorcss lOg lbs:
four pounds being allowed to Prioress as a
mare. 1t will he seen therefore, that Lecomte
and Pryor will run Mt an advantage of IA lbs
less than English horses of the same age, and
Proress Is lbs less. On these items, therefore,
our readers can begin to form their calculations
and opinions, until they hear from us again.
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1857-05-30
NEGROPHOBIA.

Persistency wakes forWidabc even the raw
ings of idiots. The story that is told thous
aud times will at length, secure believers
Thus the anniversary of the American Anti
Slavery Society in New York, the other day
is worthy ofserious comment, though the men
and women who spoke there were the poorest
specimens of humanity that ever libeled the
Creator.
The shalow.patcl coward, Garrison, whose
name is gross msnomer for whipped hound,
was there; also Greclcy's strong.smelling friend
the niger Fred Douglass, rs well MS that
sharp-visnged woman, Mrs. Abby Kelly Eos
ter, and the Rev. Octavius rockingham, the
Rev. Andrew T. Foss, and that foe to BARRIERS.
Mr.. Burleigh, Frances Ellen Watkins, color
ed wench, was also prominent. They quarrel.
ed amongst themselves as usual; the negroes
and the women were for the wholesale slaught
or of those families in the South who treated
colored folks in manner which caused them
TO thrive to an uneXampled extent.
The loathsomc knavc, Fred Douglass thus
spoke:
"The recent election had been followed by
two remarkable cvcnts.-onc, the plots Of insur
rection at the South; the other, the poisoning
at Washington. He could not say how this lat.
ter thing was, but he knew that those who
we're accustomed to whip their cooks and sell
them at the block, may well expect to find
poison in the pot Applause Why did
they hear shareholders say, "You want our
niggers to cut our throats?" Because they
know they ought to have their threats cut.
Applause. lie would tell them one thing;
il they want to save their souls alive, let them
not cns!avc him TO cook for them. Laughter
No sign Of encouragement was to him so hope.
fnl as the sigaS Of uprising at the South lie
was satisfied that the colorcd people Of this
country must do something like what the white
people did. He knew they (the blacks were
regarded as quiet, ino'ensive people, a nation
of Uncle Toms, who could shout glory and
sing by hymns, but that they were not Il fight
ing people. These recent evidences of insur.
rcction, however, gave lie 10 that theory lie
wished to see much more of such evidences"
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1857-05-30
SSISSIPPI--W HOLESOME SENTI.
MENTS


The Democrats of II inds county assembled
in convention May lth, and adopted the fol
lowing preamble and resolutions:
They have no new platform of principles to
.pronulgate, for the reason that it is unnecessa-
ry. That which was established by the Ma.
tional Convention of 1856, and which was so
gloriousy sustained in the recent Presidential
election, will prove equal to any eXgency if
faithfully observed and carried into effect in
the administration of the government. They
appeal to conservative men of the whole coun-
try-to all who regard the constitution as the
true and only bond Of Unon-to unite with
them in n common effort to rescue n common
country from the pcrils which surround it; but
by believing the Democratic party to be the
only truly national and constitutional party
both in principle and organization, they avow
their belief that there can be no such union Of
efforts, except upon the platform of that party.
1t is therefore resolved by the Democracy here
assembled.
That the platform Of the National Demo.
cratic Convention Of 1856 embraces and was
intended to embrace the true principles of the
constitution, in protecting with equal and eX,
act justice, the rights and interests of every
section, and in providing remedy against the
reasonable designs of them who. in their un-
holy zeal to overthrow domestic institution
existing before the adoption Of the constitution
and recognized by it rs an inalienablc right
would persist in their infatuated efforts even
to the destruction of the Union and the con
stitntion.
That we have the fullest confidence that the
administration just naugurated will be equally
true with the past, the pledges which brought
it into power. and to the antecedents Of its
illuslrlous head than whom no one has been
more Jealous in his efforts to crush out the
spirit Of fanaticism which has preyailc and
yet prevail, in the northern portion Of the
unon--and to preserve and pcrpetnate the
reserved rights Of the States MS the only
guarantee Of constitutional freedom and II con-
Stitutional Union.
That the present alarming crisis, produced
by the persistent efforts Of Northern fanatics,
to exclude the South from the enjoyment of
her constitutional rights in the Union, demand
Of all conservative men united effort to main
tain the sacred guarantee Of the constitution in
reference to the institution of slavery, in COM
mon with other reserved rights of the States;
and as the Democratic party is the only truly
national and conservative party, both in prin.
cple and organization, it is the belief of this
meeting that this effect can only be successful
ly made through the instrumcntalty of that
party; and 50 believing, we have no compro-
misses to make with Northern Abolitionists or
Southern KNOWN othngs-in word, with
any who cannot stand square and perpcndicn-
lar on the Democratic platform.
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1857-05-30

FicKsBURG. SHREVEPORT AND TEXAS RAILROAD
The Nicksburg Times says. the track-aying on this
road is going forward in good style. The iron on
hand will reach the sixteenth mile, and more is mo-
mentarily expected, sufficient to continue to Rich
mond, twenty miles. TheTcontractors are laying
nearly one mile week. If the company can secure
iron for twenty miles more. il can be laid down by
the Is, of October next in full time to bring out the
growing crop from the Bayou Mason.
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1857-05-30
CLINTON DRUG STORE.
N E, CORNER, PUBLIC SQUARE,
Z S Il A Bill S II ED IN 1919, BY
5 A C Y LE NJ ON

; 4 4 G Y L z II O \
Wholesale and retail dealer in Drugs and Medicines
chemicals, paints oils. dyc.stuIa perIumnry glass.
ware, dyo-woods, painters articles. varnishes. win
dow-glass. fine soaps. fine hair and tooth brushes
seeds of all kinds. surgical and dental Instruments
trnsses and supporters of all kinds, spices, snuIls
manufactured tobacco. superior inks.
ES-Iure Vines and Brandies far Mlicm Pwpo.es "S2N
Fancy articles, &c. &c,. &c. All the popular med
icines Of the day for sale at propretors' prices.
offer goods equally as low AS they can he obtain.
ed from any establishment in this section warranted
to he fresh, pure and genuine.
Orders from the country promptly filed, and sat.
isfaction guaranteed without regard to price and
quality Prescriptions will receive careful attention
at ALL HOURS.
Pcrons wanting medicines on Sundays will please
call Mt the residence of |. N LEMON,
Clinton, La, May 2 1857.
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1857-05-30
GRAND CONCERT.
HERR HERMAN BRAUN, from New Orleans

HERR HERMAN BRAUN, from New Orleans
T ATE solo Volnccllo player of Jenny Lind and
IL Madam Bishops concerts respectfully announce
to the cirzcns OF Clinton, that he will give concert
On TUESDAY, JUNE 2, 1851,
At Sturges Ball Room. assisted by Mcssrs. NJ.
Schwartzer, b. aud A. Moses and Charles Schultz.
For further particulars, see programme of the day
Tickets to be had at the stores of Mcssrs Bcecheno
Nanman Strauss, b. Moses, W. W. Chapman " Co..
"a. Lew. nloom Co., and q. A. Neafus may 80
INTERESTING TO HOUSEK EEpERS.
\ LARGE and well selected assortment of silver
A ana plated ware china ware, and cutlery. lust
received and for sale at ''0
may 3o NIU.N1N &. STRAUSS
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1857-05-30
CARRIAGE & BUGGY HARNESS

CARRIAGE d BUGGY HARNESS.
T1HE subscriber. in addition TO his Carriage Mann
L factory intends to manufacture and keen CON
stnntly on hand CIRRL1GE s, BLGGT mr.
NESS. of every description. superior in durability
to any Harness brought from the north.
Also; Harness of every description repaired nj the
shortest notice and reasonable terms. Desirous
and confident of giving satisfaction share of the
public patronage isrespecrullv solicited.
PROMPT attention paid TO all jobs from distance.
may 30 r. BArMAN.
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1857-05-30
Provision & Grocery Store.
M n MITTS

= y > y II S- y y u W y WV
NJ. G. MILLS.
MOULD respectfully inform his friends and the
W trading public, that he has on hand large and
complete stock of
PRO VISIONS 8. GROCERIES,
together with a well selected assortment of Dry
Goods' HATS Boots Shoes, Hardware: in fact. every
ar mN ~ demand, Tor Plantation or Family ase
lie Is prepared to make advances on Cotton con.
signed to Oakley HAWKINS. and to afford all the fa
cilities usual in his line of business. NAV 80
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1857-05-30

SHEET MuSlC--A new supply of sheet music 70
- the Piano and Guitar, for sale by
march ID N1UH4N & STRAUSS,