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Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1857-10-29
The Result Of the Election---from unbi-
assed authority.


There is no doubt, from thereturns al
ready before us, but what the free State
party has working majority in both
branches of the Legislature. Nearly all
the county and township officers through
out the Territory, are also of our party
Along the border innumerable frauds OF
the grossest character have been perpetra-
ted AZ Shawnee, where an Indian pay
ment came off on election day. and which
usually brings together a largo number OF
the dissolute. there were polled III votes
for Ransom, with but % forP Parrot. AT
least loo of the, votes at this poll were
fraudulent. Oxford, situated ON the State
line, gave SO majority for Ransmo ON the
first day. The poll was held open at that
'precinct, eyidently with the intontion oI
getting in votes enough to overbalance the
heavy Free State vote of Douglass county.
.Wehave the.consolation Of knowing, how
ever. that Il would be I'M possible to poll
votes enough on the second day to overcome
our Fee State amajority. Lcasenworth
county was also the scene of gross frands,
and it sppsassr frens ths.rstufsss that the
FREQ State party Is somewhat ID t66mi.
Insrity. This = owing mostly to The
frauds at Kickapoo, When the returns
are purgsd Of fraudulent votes it is believed
that I6avenwoFth county will have res
pcctsble Fee State najority pisi'ss e
Ina fhel Gonicil.s Leavsnxorth crunty
forms tho frst Council District; with threl
! Oonnoi|nens Probably o>rti6c4tss- will b
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1857-10-29
sz~ We are indebted to some unknown

Ey- We arc indebted to some unknown
friend in California for a copy of a pamph-
let Of 240 pages, entitled Narrative of
Edward MCGOWAN, including a full ac-
count of the adventures and perils, while
prosecuted by the San Francisco Vigilance
COMMITTEES of 1856" We have not yet
read it, but intend doing so as soon as we
can find leisure.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1857-10-29

Ey- The President of the Bank of the
State publishes note in the indianapolis
Journal, in reference to the suspension OF
WISsLow, LASER & Co. He says al
though the firm owe the Branches $4,000,
it is amply secured by stock owned by
them in the Branches fal
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1857-10-29

EE Those Democrats who thought
proper not to vote for some of the party
nominees this year, must feel compfimcnksd
at the allusions to them in the last Demo
crat- They have committed terrible Of
fense in the estimation of the defeated can
didatc for Recorder, in refusing to vote for
him. What . pity others don't think as
much OF him as he does of himself.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1857-10-29

/, re- A singular and serious accident
happened at Stanford, Conn, on Friday
evening week. a lady had been applying
to her hair mixture of castor oil and al
cohol, and approaching too near lighted
lamp. her hair became enveloped in a blaze,
and the fame was not extinguished until
the lady was so badly burned that she is
considered to he in critical situation.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1857-10-29
re- The trees. as the indianapolis jon,

re- The trees, as the indianapolis jour
raj appositcly remarks, have she'd much of
their foliage and the ground is covered with
the ''sear and yellow leaf" Frosts fall at
night, and the sun has lost his warmth by
day. The skies are leaien and the clouds
hang heavily OH the horizon. Every thing
betczens the speedy wrapping of nature in
Winters snowy shroud.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1857-10-29
Too long Coming.

Some friend in California sent us an in
vitation to Social Party, at Sewcll's 5
Ranch, on Thursday evening, Oct. /, o.
ii. p. BAILEY, Proprietor. Two reasons
only prevented us from attcnling-we did
not receive the invitation in time, and no
"dust" accompanied to pay expenses
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1857-10-29

1t is stated, in letter. to one of the
Lonion papers, under this healing, that
the price of slave, taking Larges for an
example, as having been the greatest mar
ket in Africa. is as follows: "The. king
b-ought his slaves from the Taboo country.
All prisoners of war are, of course, con-
sidered as slaves. He gave roll of to-
bacco.' the price of which is from S25 to
$50, for two, which he again sold to the
dealer for about $50 EACH This is the
average price for young and well grown
man Some, indeed, fetched as much as
s75. The inferior portion of men, wo-
men and children, went for $50 each; an
Indifferent piece of goods would only re-
alizc' $50 or $40. The expenses of these
poor wrctchcs during their passage across
will hardly be creditel-.only S75, which
is to find everything to keep body and soul
together. At Havana, in 1854, the slaves
were selling. at 81 900 each, whilst insthe
Rrazils they only fetched $500. The wri-
ter then furnishes a tabular form. showing
that the sale of 800 slaves at Havana real
ICES 100000. People who know littloof
the African slave trade, can form no adc-.
quate idea Of the extravaganza and luxury
of those concerned in it. They are lavish
and reckless in their expenditure. Moth
ing is too good for thcm- Wines Of the
choicest description; food Of the first quail
ty; richly cut glass, and china of the rarest
manufacture, besides silver plate ofeyery
kind are to be found in their homes. The
kings and chiefs wed with each other in
this luxurious mode Of living. Gaudy
dresses. harems that would make even a
Turk burn with jealousy, were common to
all that could afford it. Their Golfers wets
Allied with gold. In fact, the luxuries Of
every country were introduced amongst
them, and have taken a deep root in their
] bonde -, IS - fir9h il1AI 6fa vte -
1sr -. :
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1857-10-29
Some Pumpkins,

The New Haven Register states that it is
informed by gentleman from Bedford that
one OF his neighbors has pumpkin vine
which measures oneihousana and sirty.four
feet, and bears upon its branches 400
pounds of pumpkins.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1857-10-29

The Bailot-Stufsing Governor of Kansas.
Governor Walkers special function in
Kansas turns out TO be that of ballot
stufer. 1t is admitted on all sides that he
took an unwarrantable, If not criminal, part
in the last election. +, He did all he could to
cram the ballot-boxes at Kickapoo with
Illegal yotes-both OF Missourians and
United States soldiers Here is an instance
given by the Leavenworth Times LIZ
John Herdon is a resilient of Platte coun-
ty No. He is venerable man, and truth
is stamped in his every lineament. Mr.
Hcrndon AYERS that on the 9th of October
he was at Kickapoo, and that the following
conversation. in substance, ensued between
himself and Walker:
The Governor wished to know il Mr.
Hernlon had voted, to which the latter re-
pried that he had no right, inasmuch as he
was resident of Missouri; whercupon
Walker said that he could see no impro-
priety in his voting" Mr. Herndon, not
being able to view the matter in the same
light. nor yet able To conceal his surprise
and Indignation at Walkers remark, was
requested by the latter to use his own dis
cretion, Lut not to mention his name In
connection with the matter.
That he caused several companions ol
United States soldiers to vote the Border
Rnffian ticket is too notorious for denial
Here is what the law SAYS on the sub.
ject: L.f
In the 22l section of the organic act, af-
ter prescribing the qualifications of voters,
is inserted the following proviso: ~
"And provided further, That no officer
soldier, seaman or marine, or other person
in the army or navy of the United States,
or attached to the troops in service of the
United States. shall be allowed to vote OF
hold office in said Territory, by reason o!
being on service therein
Again. In the Territorial Statutes. see
IL. D. S32, is the ensuing proviso:
Provided, That no soldier, seaman, oil
mariner, in the regular army or Havy Of the
United States, shall be entitled tovote, 10y
reason Of being on service therein
The Constitution of the United States
also positively forbids soldiers voting. vel
Walker justifics his illegal, unconstitution-
al conduct. He had promised to carry
Leavenworth county for the Pro-Slavery
party, and he was obliged to use the rank
and file Of the IT, s. Army to redeem hi;
pledge to the President and Cabinet. Sucl
is another wrinkle Of sNational Democra
racy." The Richmond Enquirer quotes the
following from "some Free State organ
as evidence Of Walkers fidelity to tht
slave breeders ofthat section:
The soldiers stationedsat Kickapoo, No
only voted but their action in participating
in the election. was advised and approved
by Gov. Walker. 1t was doubtless thei
employment in this purely cira capacity
which lie limited at when he spoke Sc
smoothly of "peace" rather than war. b,
judiciously disposing few companies, h
was able to, it appears, turn the scale a
closely contested election precincts in favo
of his own minions, sas was the case IL
Leavenworth county where he thus sccuret
the return ofeleren representatives. and N,
doubt. he Calculated that intimidation
would DO the rest in other places.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1857-10-29
EE A row occurred in Fountain county

on election day, the Covington Democrat
says, between Mr.. MooRE and Mr.
SHoAFsTALL, in regard to the vote of the
latter, which was renewed a day or .vo al
ter near the Clerks Office, when MooRT
drew pistol and shot at his opponent,
missing him, but seriously, if not fatally
wounding spectator, Mr.. SAM'L BLAKELY
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1857-10-29

Eg- SAMUEL TAGGARr, of indianapolis,
took the first premium on flour packers,
at the State Fair, Mr.. TAGGART's machine
is used in large number of Touring mills
of the country. ls 7a.ii'ait aal
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1857-10-29

Es- 1t is reported that Col. Trrus. the
notorious and infamous Border Ruffian, is
in Jail at St. Louis for shooting at SER
want in hotel of that city.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1857-10-29

ES-The defeated candidate for Record
er dies hard. See how he kicks:
THE republicans take their late triumph
csry cool. and well they may, for they know
their doom next fall-a fusion will stand
about as good chance Of being elected then,
rs 4 bob tail horse docs of having comfort
in fly time The Democratic party in this
county has 'heavel up JONAH and got
rid of all the sick Dcmocrats. We were
male victim, but-wc rejoice that the par
ty is now cieansely'
Had not some friend better Knock him
IL the head and put him ont of his misery?
He is bound to die. There is no help for
him. He has been woTiny for some time,
and they have crawled up into his throat
and thrown him into spasnis. How he
squirrns. Now he whizzes round as fast
as a button on barn door. and lIis arms
AMI legs look like a pair of tremendous
winding hlaIes. MI the ".Jonahs" had
better keep ont Of the way or they'll get
knocked into the middle Of next Juvember,
OF sin-sliap. one or 'tother.
Don't he talk sprnky, though, between
the fits. to the ..sick Democrats" He
is genuine Dimckrot, he is. Dying, as
he is. he rejoiccs greatly that 1.-The party is
now cleanscd" Now, how dyer feel yer
dirty blackguasis?
Hark. he speaks again Such traitors.
AYE, little dogs aprositely said, mar
tyrei fritn,l,--as unfit to live in a civili-
ze,l lan.l. and il pandemonium were so
full of damned spirits that their arms and
legs stuck ont OF the dormer windows, room
weud still be male for them. AS for the
.f,lsionists' YOU might as well attempt to
plow the internal regions with a pine shin
gle mitchell to bob-tail rat, as try to elect
one Of 'e.n hereafter in Marshall county!
Poor fellow, he's deal at last-out OF
his misery and o5livious to trouble He
! has gone home. and is now leaning on
Bully Brooks arm. in the heaven Of Dem
ocrats, where every one has an offlce and a
niger to wait on him; whose gates are for
ever6arred against all traitors, ami where
the party is clean. Adjust his limbs;
place couple o pcnnys on his peppers,
and let's all join in singing his favorite
song,
ss0a. tote me hack, oh, tote me back,
TO Old Virginia Shore
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1857-10-29
Heavy Robbery.

The custom house at Richmond, Va,
was entered lately by robbers The safe
was blown open with powder, and $4,000
in $50 pieces and $500 in five dollar
pieces were stolen. The robbers left
SIG, 900 behind. sof r
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1857-10-29

EE "A Tennessee paper records the
manufacture off, novel beverage, in the
shape of wine expressed from the juice of
the tomato. Good judges pronounce it a
first rate article. Its ingredients are simply
the pure juice Of the tomato and sugar, and
it much resembles champagne. having a
light, transparent color. with pleasant,
palatable favor.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1857-10-29

A man by the name of Rump was, ssa>
fenced last month to two years imprisonr
ment in the Penitcntiary for frauds COM
mitted by him to promote the election Of
James,Buchanan to the Presidency 60
So it goes; Rump. who aided TO olect
the President, is sent TO prison, for his ras>
cality. while Buchanan enjoys the fruits Of
the rascai's fraud during a four years resi-
dencs at the White HOUSE. 5 s'scz
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1857-10-29

ESs- n democratic office-holler in this
place was heard to say the other day that
he would like to have big buck niger to
wait on him. If he gets one chat has much
sense the tables would soon lie turned.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1857-10-29

EE Abiiah says he has friend SO
pious that he won't smile later in the week
than Wednesday evening, FOR fear his coun
tcnancc will not appear sufficiently solemn
against Sunday. afs- $40
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1857-10-29

Re- Two brothers. SMIrH, proprietors
of a splendid peach orchard near Sacra-
mento, California, have realized between
sixty and seventy thousand dollars this
year from the sale of peaches.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1857-10-29
THE REPUBLICAN.


The Peru Sentinel is decidedly opposed to
the system of protecting Banks. Just now in
vogue in Jacksonville, Laporte, Plymouth,
and Fort Wayne. So will every honest
man be.-Logansport P6aros.
Look out, Mr.. Pharos, you are tramping
now ON the toes of some leading Demo
Gratis here. We disapprove of such acts,
emphatically ard decidedly. but would not
go SO far as tc say that every one engaged
in them is dishonest man. Banks should
not be protected in any such way. If they
arc not able to pay their debts let them as
sign and go into liquidation. Whenever
their bills fail to be as COOL as gold dollars
take their charters away and wind them up.
The following, from the Madison Cour-
Ter, in regard TO such operations, may be
rather plain for some people, but will, we
think, stand the test of time. an,lbe appro-
yel by the ..seconl sober thought of ma :
ny who participated in the unlawful pro-
cee,liugs:
1.-The mobs at Lafayette and Jefferson
Vile in this State. ana in other localities IN
neighLoring States, to prevent brokers
from drawing coin from Lanks, are an out
rage upon law, disgrace to the people.
If they are not checked and the perpetra-
tors pun she'd, we may soon sec mobs to
prevent sales of property by sherliis, OH
GERS ami consiablcs Why should the of
hcers OF the law be allowed to take in exc
cu:icn. an expose TO sale the property of
an Individual, If men arc to be prevented
from seeking the redemption of bank notes
in coin at the counter of the bank that has
issued them? The property OF the indi-
vidual may be sacrificed for half Its value
-he NAV be ruined, broken up. n bank
is no better, anil shonld have no privilege
in this respect over individuals. The poor,
,lelulel people that get up AMI form the
nobs To- protect the banks, resemble the
worshippers of Juggernart; they throw
them elves before a monster that gIinds
them to powder"
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1857-10-29

0r Il is anpouncod in. the last Demo
Graf that the present publishers, Messrs. A.
G. THoa1fsos and p. NCRoxAln eaptsm.
plats retiring ftou the tRzipess a fheclose
'of'tl - pm. rwRis1 n s sboui
the 18th preximo. 2hsir successors are
not yet s11oupesd. "A ek~ns bof sditors il
loodl, called fort <hsint6 4 l5sp{r-
y. Aqreh,ase se;sos| s. bslksr,
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1857-10-29

re- The New York Herald of Friday
says that Mrs. CuNNrxcHAM has not run
away, as reported. but abscnted herself
from Court in consequence of i'll health.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1857-10-29

kE The Indianapolis Journal speaks Of
perpetual rose that is. a rose that
blooms all the year, if kept where the frost
can't bite It. The Journal lauds its besn-
= and fragrance very highly. Cutsinxs
can be had Of A. W. Butter6eld. q ei
city. <.z1...s -
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1857-10-29

EE- JoHNsoN's Smut machine took the
premium at the State Fair. The Hoosier
Grain Cleaner and Separator, is equally as
good as JonNsoN's s, many think l.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1857-10-29

EE The Rochester Gazette says the
expense of the recent term Of tire Fulton
Common Pleas Court, was S216 95. -
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1857-10-29

We don't charge our exchanges anything
for "appropriating" our items. Pitch in.
Liberty Herald.
Do you pay for thoseyou appropriate"
from others?
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1857-10-29
q aro e o II III l,

Professional rad 3'ssness csrsls, ssof erceediRq
lie bre=er fHss ia lrafb, insrrisd ia fiis CsiamH
far 81 PER anaaa,, loaJe- ones essrJed IA proper
fisa-l
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1857-10-29
BiacxberTies.

The sum Of 5000 was realized this
season by four persons. in Madison, from
the shipment and sale of blackberries
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1857-10-29

Candid, VERY. An "ostensible" reason
may or may not be the real one, ,-but when
an ''osfeasi6le editor" is spoken of, it is
generally understood TO signify that he is
not the real editor. Is that the idea in this
case?
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1857-10-29

sE~ Itis reported by the Louisville pa
pers that the citizens Of Jefiersonville held
ameeting on Tuesday night and appointed
q committee to guard the Bank against
rlsnnes. ana that the officers oftho Bank
participated in the meeting. a'rii
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1857-10-29
Baldwin E)onse,
PLYMOUTH, IND.
A. BALDWIN, Proprietor

-zsr1 zsc<<>
HNuE prescn: proprietor of th;s establishment,
(tovInerly ..Anlerse,l Hsuse.") having re-
p,irsd and reftted il, ard given it t'.nrorgil
cleansing, will enieav0r to c,,1.uct il in mJIc ac-
ccotabIe mtnner than it has been hte's.
in every particular, his cn.sxs s.ltli be rcndcreJ
c,mtortrilc, and his charges re.lsonabo.
Sept. lst. ls57-il
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1857-10-29
DIR. A. RzATTRNGlH,

Physi-icn. .S4sysoa asd 1fccoucheur-
A PRACTICAL experience of 2 years in the
trc.l.ms.u. ofs.ise;sSs pecsiss - this Latitude
togclher with uuFcm;sIns ss-ention to al cses en-
trusted l., his ctrc nc trusts viii insure him liber
al share of patronage
OFFI.,f: at mis- residence south side Ciaiio street
ets. os Michigan
Aug 81, l-5s-D
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1857-10-29

The ostensibfe editor has gone-vamoos-
ed-absqratulatel, cleared gone of-and
is now no doubt in Pittsburgh, Pa.-M C..
Dem
The Diamond state., 1857-02-06
Gambler

Among the innumerable anecdotes
related of the ruin of persons at play,
there is one worth relating, which re-
fers to Mr.. Porter, gentleman who,
in the reign of Queen Annie, possess
ed one Of the best estates in the coun-
ty of Northumberland, the whole Of
which he lost at hazard in twelve
months.
According to the story told of this
madman-for we call him nothing else
when he had just completed the loss
of his last acre at gambling-house in
London, and was proceeding down the
stairs to throw himself into carriage
to convey him home to his house in
town, he resolved upon having one
throw more to try to retrieve his loss
es, and Immediately returned to the
room where the play was going on.
Nerved for the worst that might hap
pen, he insisted that the person he had
been playing with should give him one
chance of recovery, or fight with him.
| his proposition was this: that his car
riage and horses, the trinkets and
loose money in his pockets, his town
house, plate and furniture--in short,
all he had left in the world-should
be valued in a lump at certain sum,
and be thrown at single cast. NJ
persuasion could prevail on him to de.
part from his purpose. He threw and
lost; then conducted the winner te
the door, he told the coachman there
was his master, and marched forth in
to the dark and dismal street, without
house or home, or any other creditablt
means of support.
Thus beggared, he retired to an OBJ
scure lodging in cheap part of the
town, subsisting partly on charity
sometimes acting as the marker at q
billiard-table, and occasionally as :
helper in livery stable. In this mis-
erable condition, with nakedness and
famine staring him in the face, ex
posed to the taunts and insults of thost
whom he had once supported, he wa'
recognized by an old friend, who gave
him ten guinics to purchase necessa'
ries. He spent five in procuring de-
cent apparel; with the remaining five
he repaired toa common gaming-hons'
land increased them to fifty; he ther
adjourned to one of the higher ordeI
of houses, sat down with former asso
-ciates, and won twenty thousand
pounds. Returning the next night, h
! lost it all, was once more pennies
and after subsisting many years il
abject penury, died a ragged begga
J Iat st. Giles.
The Diamond state., 1857-02-06
A Subject for Prayer.

Peter Farley relates the following
in his Recollections of Lifetime y
Once upon time there was a clcr,
gyman, the Rev DR.. T., a man ofhigh
character, and distinguished for his
dignity of manner. But it was re-
marked that frequently, when ascend
ing the pulpit stairs, he would smile,
and sometimes almost litter, as if be-
set be an uncomfortable desire tc
laugh. This excited remark, and al
last scandal; finally, it was thought
nect ssary for some of his clerical
friends, at meeting of the association,
to bring up the matter for considera.
ton.
The case was stated, the Rev. DIR
being present. "Well, gentlemen,
said he, "the fact charged against mt
is true, but / beg you to permit me t.
offer an explanation. A few months
ago was licensed to preach, ! was il
county town, and on Sabbath
morning was about to enter upon thu
services of the church. Back of the
pulpit was a window, which lookec
upon a field Of clover, then in full
bloom, for it was summer. As | ros'
to commence the reading of the Scrip
lures, cast q glance into the field
and there I saw man performing tn,
most extraordinary Gvolutions-jump
ling, whirling, slapping in all direc
'Itions, and with ferocious agony o
Iexertion. At first l thought he wa
mad, but suddenly the truth burst up
on me-he had 5wttonsd mp a humble
bee in his pantaloons! l am constitu
tionally nervous, gentleman, and th
shock of this scene upon my risibl
lsensibilitiss was so great that coul
hardly get through the services. Se'
: eral times I was upon the point q
bursting into laugh. Even to tn
Iiay the remeu brance of this scene
Through the temptation of the devil
Ioften comes upon me as | am ascenc
ling the pulpit. This, 1 admit, is
weak ness, but / trust it will rather el
lite your sympathy and your prayer
han your rsproaches.'