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Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1857-01-08

CO. The Clerk of Centre township
publishes an advertisement in the last
Democrat, informing the public that
1.-THE Trustees OF Cea,re township will
meet at the Court House in Plymouth.
Marshall county, Indiana, on the second
Saturday in January, 1857. al ten o'clock.
.. m; and all persons having business
with them, are hereby notified OF the
same"
1t is not customary and we presume
there is no authority for the publication
Of such an advertisement as the above
Such Information is generally given in
an editorial paragraph. We have inva-
riably done so. without charge. and will
continue the custom in future. II the
Statute sulhoTises such publications we
have nothing mora TO say, bu, iC i, does
not, which we presume 10 the case, we
protest. in the name Of the people. against
the expenditure of the public money for
such Partizan purposes. The burdens
Of the people are. already greater than
they ought 10 be. and should be dimin-
ished rather than added to unnecessarily,
merely 10 benefit pariizan press. which
is not read or seen b7 fully one half the
Taxpayers of the county. who, neverthe-
less. pay their proportion Of the tau.
without receiving a particle Of the BEN
eft. Is this the practical illustr,tion
Of tbs doctrine Ito the vic,ors belong the
spoils?" II remains to be seen how long
such injustice will be tolerated.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1857-01-08

CT The Plymouth Bannsr has again
changed hands. aud Is now called the
Marshall C0anty Republicans. !. MAT
rINGLr. Edisor; and a creditabls Editor
he 10. It's pitiabls position in politics
remain unchAnged.-St. 10. Forum.
Thanks. friend Drs pier, for the favor
able opinion entertained by yourself of
our editorial abilities. Coming as il does
from political opponent. who can have
no motive for fatiering US. we value
the compliment more highly. As regards
the ''pitiable position in politics. Of the
Republican. we nttribute it partly TO pref
udice and partly TO the "errors Of educa-
tion." Why, bless you friend D., we
are advocating the same doctrine in re-
gard to free territory, promulgated BY
the immortal Jefferson in thu celebrated
ordinance Of 1857. You used ic have
much to say about Jefferson; lailerly bis
name is not so frequently mentioned
have you discovered That he was no
great shakes. after all" or he would not
have advocated such an unconstitutional
measured What has come "over the spi-
rit of your drcsm?" Alas, how mutsble
are human affairs! But-well, never
mind--it's no use arguing, now. Here's
our OF. friend d. Nay Jour success
in business be equal to your merits. /.
is unnecessary for US to sny what we
think Of your editorial abilities. Tbs
numerous responsible positions occupied
by yourself. in different portions Of the
Union. and the satisfactory manner in
which you discharged those trusts, is
sufficient testimony in that respect.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1857-01-08

The MARSHALL County Dem ocrat ven.
lures TO express feeble hope that a
law regulating the sale Of spurious Ii
quors will be passed by the next Legis-
lsture. Il says. AS the election 10 now
over. il is to be hoped that oil parties
will unite, and enact seme kind Of q con.
stitutionsl law. that will abate, in some
degree, the evils Of insemperance." -
How modestly. tenderly and cautiously
it speaks upon this delicate question:
It il willing. too. TO share the honor ol
the enactment OF such law with othel
parties! What amazing literally! -
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1857-01-08

" The Branch of the Bank Of the
State Of Indiana, located At this place, has.
we learn. commenced business. w. J.
Walker, Pres's.. H. p Hoibrook. Cssh'r.
We have no personal acquaintance with
these gentlemen. but they enjoy. we un-
dersta9d. the confidence OF community.
The press all over the State speak in We
~ favorable terms Of the officers of the
other Branches. So far a. we are &C.
qusinted with them, they are oil gentle
men Of high Standing. We take pleas
ure in mentioning this fact. ~ il seemed
90 be the great fear of business men. in
end out Of the State. that it would fall
int bad hands. and prove . earss rath-
Or than blessing to community. The
charter 10 m exceedingly liberal one. and
properly mansged cannot fail to be high
IL profitable to the shareholders. ~ we'll
a the public. That it will be properly
msaagsd the public Ia We every guaranty
ia the character of its officers. We hope
that she Shinrlsster currency. with
which Wa are At present flooded will now
be driven entirely out Of circulation.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1857-01-08

n The Democrat and kindred prints
ere making great to do over the small
vote given to Col, Fremont in CalifoI-
sis. They assert thstCol fremont was
better known in California than else
where. which accounts for bis small vote
in that State. II this be tue how do
they sccount fos the praises lavished up
on him By locofoeo papers. aud BY Mr..
Buchanan himself. long s!ter the crimes
he is charged with By the yena: press.
are sid 10 have been committed? Was
isbscauss he was understood to BE- Z
Democrat that blinded Them 10 bis faults,
and msgni6ed his crimes into virtuess
Had he remained true 20 the Slsveocracy
he vorls never would havs hsssd Of his
villsiniss! What an admirable thing is
Dsmocrscy' :,s devosees blow hot and
cold in The same bsssths and coolly de-
clare ~ the same TINA that they never
change. essx s
What is the sisni6esncs Of the vote Of
Micbsgsn7 New Hsmpsbire1 and The g -,
Conesessional Distrift in Iilinoiss sc.
eording to their logic. The people OF
those States and the District mentioned
hnov Cess. Piercs and Douglass. and
buchanan also. quite - we'll We presums
~ Fremont 10 know in California.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1857-01-08

uy- The honor conferred on US BY the
Agricultural Society of Marshall County
in slecling Us an honorary member. is
highly esteemed. and in return we Offer
the members our sincere tina INKS for The IN
solicited distinction. Agriculture is the
most important interest Of the country
one that we are pledged TO advocate and
cherish; and as we have heretofore done
all that we could to ennoble the calling
and advance its interest. we will not now
certainly. suffer cur zesl in ITS behalf to
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1857-01-08

OTTo-day is the anniversary Of the
battle Of New Ohesns. where General
Jackson gained immortal renown for his
brilliant victory over the British. The
day has heretofore been regarded with
gres: reverence BY all Locofocodom. bu.
this year we hear of no preparations to
honor the day. What's the matter now?
Has it been discovered that old Hickory,
like Jefferson, was not sound on the
slavery question: Or. il il on account
OF the opinion he expressed about Buch-
ansn short time before his death. that
the party have determined TO discontin-
Ne their observances of the day? A friend
suggests that their course in this respect
is Influenced by regard for the old Wings.
now in their ranks, who still retain q
portion of their dislike to the old Hero.
All remember the denuncistions of the
old General by the Wings as = traitor, q
tyrsnt and usurper. Most Of the promi-
nsnt locofccos having been Wings is
the reason why we hear 50 little said of
late pbout Jefferson and Jackson, and
British and Federal Wings. That's how
"ths milk got in the cocoanut." Large
numbers Of the old hard listed. honest.
liberty loving. Jeffersonisn Democrats
are now Republicans, and many more
will be ss soon as they find out the p,o-
slavery tendency Of the Democratic per-
~.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1857-01-08

foundation for the report that Wander.
biIt has dispatched an Agent to nesoti-
ate loan with COSTA Rica Of $500. 600
provided the funds are used in extermi-
mating Walker from Nicaragua. 1t 10
understood that the Administration 10
aware OF the movement, and the object
of il is to defeat Walker that vsnderbiit
may get possession of the steamboats,
and other property which belonged TO the
old Transit Co.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1857-01-08
haxa reliahla infnrmatinr from N.x
Negro Violence.

CINcIS NATTr. Jan. q.
A special dispatch TO the Commercial
says that family OF eight persons named
Seth, living in Hardin Co.. Ky.. had
been poisoned By their negro cook. Six
have died. and the others were in a criri.
cal condition.
LOUISVILLE. Ky. Dec. 30.
A great excite ment exists at Nashville,
in reference to rumored rising among
the negro slaves. The corporation met
and passed an ordinance requesting the
military to hold themselves in readiness
for any emergency, and appointing =
large number Of additional watchmen.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1857-01-08
Fifteen Negroes killed.

AUGUSTA. DEC. IS.
We find the following intelligence in
the Alabama Advertiser d Gazstte:-
In York District. S c., to day the
slave excitement contiuurs. Powder
and muskeis have been found in pos.es-
sion OF the slaves.
A dispatch from Columbia saws fifteen
negroes have bern killed by their owners
in Perry. Escapes of slaves are numsr-
Gus. The whites in all directions are arm
ing themselves.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1857-01-08

10 prices, and tbs best opinion sppeare to
be that there will be fall before Febru-
airy. as the increase price has so dimin-
ished the worlds consumption of the sr,i-
Gle. that il more than counter bslsn noes the
diminished production.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1857-01-08

" The African Journals call Col.
Fremont humbug. Democracy then.
must certainly be getting rather feeble.
seeing it came SO near getting upset BY q
.humbug.'
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1857-01-08

When the. greatest medicine which has
aver been offered to the afflicted is With
in the reach OF all. We sllude to Hur-
ley's SaFsspsrilia, remedy of undoubt-
ed efficacy. and sinsulshy Successful in
the cure Of various diseases to which
mankind Is subject. Tho6sa nds OF well
marked cnses Of hereditary scrofula. and
thousands more Of other diseases Incl
dental to The climate such AZ Bronchitis,
Chronic Rheumatism. Diseased Liver,
Scorbutic EruPtions. end tSs iu,esmina-
bic list Of skin diseases (arising fromim.
purities Of the bloody have beenlspesdiiy
and effeciusliy removed BY its use.--
Give il trial but allow no other 10 b.
Pslmed off upon you.-Nsw albany Led
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1857-01-08

We are highly amused at the tribulS-
ton of our political rdversaries on sc-
count OF the determination Of the Re-
publican Senators not TO go into the cleo
ton of U. S. Senaiors and other Offices.
by joint ballot, this winter. II 10 their
OK that is gored this time. In hopes OF
getting ono or two Senators to change
their purpose. some Of them make the
most degrading and humilia,ing comics
sioos. Indirectly. According TO their
own logic now. they admit iha, they per-
Iurea themselves two yesrs ego. and ask
with apparent sstonish ment. "Ycu are
cer!ainlp not going TO make yourselves
IS great scoundrels as the Democrats
dids" They seem TO be appalled, at The
idea of their own example being adopted
BY the Republicans. II is nauseous
remedy. we admit, but il is the only one
that will probably have the effect to
teach the Locos honesty and good man
ners. If this. forcing their own drugs
down their throats, does not reform the m
they are foregons cases.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1857-01-08

@Sugsr. which has advanced 20
highly in price in consequences Of lis scar.
city, pays thirty per cent. sdvalore m
duty Of its importation into the United
States. The public. who use it. think it
about time to make II duty free, for now
the higher the price the greater the duty.
The duty operates As z tax upon the entire
consumption Of the article. and therefore
amounts to nearly twelve millions. Su.
gar. il duty free. wouli be sbou, 81 ceula
vhere il is now twelve. lor 81 where il ia
now nine. The European pspers are de-
batting whether sugar wiz so up OF down
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1857-01-08
From the Indiana Journal. I


The Teachers Association spent the
most of the day yesterday in listening to
reports and addresses. They were nil TOO
long Tor us TO report. or notice at my
length. Sumo OF them were dull and
heavy, to US, but mny have been enies-
tanning to members OF the Cony-niin. =
The majority ofthem. we think were too
long and much too TEDIOUS
Prof. Twining, Of Charlottesville. made
a report on ihr System Of Education bes,
adapted TO tbs wants Of ,he American
People.
J. Hurry. of Richmond. from Com
miltee on demonstrating the Legislature.
made report GU Tuesday evening. which
was submitted 10 the Convention, and
adopted.
The Normal School question was dis.
oussed for some time pending which the
Convention adjourned TO the afternoon,
On reassembIipg. the Association WIS
addressed by John B. Dillon. OF Im6ian-
apoiis, OIL The History OF Public School
Education in Indiana. The address vas
lengthy and contained valuable informs-
lion. which required time aud industry
TO embody in that form. f.O
Statistical reports from members Of the
Association were made; and re ports from
the officers of the Association, and The
resident editor OF the School Journal.
were read and received; after which nh.
Convention proceeded TO the election OF
officers for The ensuing year, which result.
ted in the choice OF the following named
gentlemen: Se
President. James G. May. New Alba.
ny.
First Vice President. w. d. Henkle.
Richmond; 2nd. Prof. E. o. Hovey, Crsw.
fordsvilIe; 3IsProf. S. A, L,t,ime-, 'Gresn-
castle; 4lh. Prof Villa m Bishop. South
Hanover; 9Th Rev. r. M. Chapman, Vim.
cennss; 9th. James NJ. McLsne. MIDI
son. fe M
Corresponding Secretary, Z. P. Cole,
Evansville. aeot
Recording Secretary, Matthew CA.slss,
Richmond. "a s5
Treasurer. Silss T. Brown. Indianap-
oils. =
Executive Committee. Josiah Hents.
Chairman. Richmond; A. J. New ton. L.
fsyette; s. A. Estes, Richmond: B. C.
Hobbs. Alma polls; C. o. Todd. lndisnsp-
oils; G. B. Stone. do; G. A. Chase.
Greencsstle.
An hour OF two was spent in social 10.
tescoufse. after which the AssocIa ton,
adjourned to meet in the evening TO l:s-
ten to an address BY Prof. White, Of We
bash College. $3.50 -
Thus closed the session of the Indisua
State Teachers Association body cou-
posed Of intelligent men aud women. and
welding . power and influence shatis
little thought Of or sppre ciaied. They
bend the twigs of childhood snd yoush.
and thus incline The fulI~efown Trees Of
manhood. The Teachers calling should
be more esteemed. a. il IL lofty Pesir
ton. - II
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1857-01-08

H The Democratic organ in this
place claims majority Of $4,000 in this
State for its party. II is entirely too
modest We make il less shah 1900.
A slisht difference.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1857-01-08

CO. The statement goine the rounds
about the vote Of Wisconsin, being lost TO
fremont. on account of . snow storm
preventing the meeting OF he electors a;
the proper time. is not true.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1857-01-08
Leaving Cash on hand sl3

AcdSluS OIsn cu uduu SkO, II
6. o. PoMERor. Treas.
On motion, the Society went into an
election for permanent officers for the
year 1857. which resulted as follows;
President. D. S. Conger.
Vice /" l. B. Hslsey.
/ isa Treasurer, David yinnedge.
Secretary. s. B. Corbolsy.
On motion, two directors from each
civil township in the county were cleo
ted: which resulted as follows: ~
Union. J. II. Worries. Pster Smith.
Centre. Richard Corbalcy. G.. o. Pom
sroy.
Green. Samuel Cellars. NJ. L. Smith
Tppecsnoe, Sanford G. Gordon. w.
H. Southall. - ~
Bourbon, R. s. Piper. VIM. G. Carter
German, Jacob Knoblock. Geo. Poms-
roy.
North. J. G. vinnedge. s. u. Champ
lin..
Polk. Henry Knor, John Snyder.
West, John Cleveland. L. H. An.
drews.als se.ilea ataso aei e
On motion. 4 committee Of Eve. were
appointed TO prepare and arrange list
of articles for exhibition at ths next
Fair. and to submit tho ssms 20 the mex
meeting oftshe Society: Messrs w. J.
Hand. A. G. Armstrong. Go. Pomsroy
D. s. Conger and J. A. Corse were up
pointed said Committee, who are reques.
ted 10 meet in Plym sh on the last Sat
urdsy in February neat, q 10 O'Clock
A. M.
On motion. /. Ma; 7rH1Lr Of the
Marshall County Rsi ubl can" ant
TBoMAs McDos AID OF. Inc Marshal
County Democrat" were constituted
honorary me mbsrs Of the Society.
| The Society adjourned to meet imply
mouth, on the first Saturday in Marcel
next. a5s.s 81 s.
JAS. A. CORSE, Pres.
SZR. Coeuarrv Seo.v
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1857-01-08
ALBANY. Jan. Q.

The inauguration Of Governug King
took place MT the C1piiol yesterday. A
large assemblsge was present, and the
services were unusually interesting. Tho
addresses of both The retiring and ircom.
ing Governors were loudly opplaud~d.-
After the ceremonies Gov. King retired
to the executive chamber. where he was
visited BY large number of citizens.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1857-01-08
As We Expected

The state ment OF the Democrat that
D------s - C-ii fn~ ale
and old Buck beat EN- boih," turns oul TO
be incorrect. Old Buck did not "bes {,
EN- both" Will The Democrat allow
this statement to go uncorec,ed, as i, has
so far, in The case Of Iowai
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1857-01-08

The Democrat applsuds. President
Pieces mendacious statements in regard
to Kansas and the Republican party
This is more than some Of his brethren
os the tripod will DO. ass
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1857-01-08
nEAlaree steam Plsneine Mill. W

CO A large steam Plsneing Mill. we
understand. is to be built here in the
spring. by some Chicago capitalists. II
will, no doubt. prove profitable opera
ton. We note this as another evidence
OF the growth and prosperity Of Plym-
outh,
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1857-01-08
The Projected Negro lnsurrccfiolI.
Interesting Details Sir Negroes Hung
One Whipped TO Death-Mors IN
der drreSt.


The last number OF the Canton (Trigg
CO. KY Dispatch. published the follow
ing extracts from letter to a citizen of
that place. The editor Of the Dispatch
says. that the writer is known in that
community as gentleman Of veraciiy: IN
hose statements ell confidence may be
placed:
PEMBRoKs, Dec. l3. 1856.
Brother Henry: write this morning
with the hope Of sending the letter to
Hopkinsville by hand. Last "Wednesday
week about IL o'clock. the news came
here that the negroes at the furnace at
Steward county had rebelIed. and that
they had crossed the Cumberland river
and would attack Lafayette that night.
and with this came other rumors from
Dover. i fixed up Immediately and went
to Lafayette that night. getting there
about half an hour in the night. The re-
port | found TO be false. but the town
was ia a state of perfect excitement upon
the negro question. The citizens had
called together their most substantial men,
and a committee were engaged in The
examination of The negroes. ! was per-
mitted to witness the investigation.
which was rather general and indefinite,
bu, Others had told startling facts in re
gard to the insurrection- Mr.. Rust, ow-
ing to the excitement. had adjourned his
school that morning. -
TUESDAY morning, : = j went. TO
h. II. ri
The people had hung four negroes al |
O'Clock tina, morning. and two more then
in town TO be hung. got 10 the pace
OF execution in time 10 see the last one
igo of. Of he SIX that Sere hung, three
had been preachers. They were all pros-
ed to be ring leaders. learned that the
men al the forge were q, work whipping
the truth out Of their negroes. SO ] rode
out there that tight. and was up with
them all night. Inever had such feel
ings in all my life. ] saw list Of ne
groes that had been whipped, and was
told what they oil had stated. and then l
heard the balance examined-seme tax
ing five and six numbered lsshes before
they would tell the tsle--but when they
did tell it. II was the same that all the
others had told. Some told the whole
story without taking lick. Those who
were examined we're not permitted to see
those that were not, they were kept en-
tirely separate. and a guard over sach.--
One of the negroes at the forge died from
whipping that night. several hours alter
| the operation. re - -
I; che substance of the testimony there
was. that Christmas eve night. they were
all to rise. Old Hell, Amos. Andersen
Grey aud Ishmasl. were TO murder Par.
lish, the mSno ger, and his family excep
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1857-01-08

" We are indebted to Hon. Schuy
Ter Colfax for public documents.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1857-01-08

NJ The Wholesale Grocery esisbIishmsat
of j. W. Rob5s 4 Co.. is another Fsn Wayne
House. deservine the no.ice OF retail dealersin
this place and vicinity. Gar Merchants will
no doubt consult tn<ir iuteress bysendins their
orders 20 this House. Their Stock e sperx
Large. comprclseadiug every article almoss "a
the Grocery line; and 40 they have de repusa-
jon # being liberal, enterpritins. bqsinees,
men, we havs no doubt they win cell Cool
as low as they can be bought in any cher
Western City. - tslme
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1857-01-08

.OFWhen attacked with the disease
csllsd chills and fever (intermittens fe-
ves) purchase a bottle Of Fairs Tonic, or
Quinine Substitute. and you may depend
|upons radicsI cure.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1857-01-08
Soule Mt Homc-TwcnfyN Negroes
Hung. er

Spec ial Dispatch Ia the N Y. Trbune.1
WAsHiNGToN, Dec. 30
Pierre Soule hos returned TO New Or.
leans. and is looked upon asa political
bankrupt. Indeed, no one now pays him
the least regard. Among The more veal.
thy classes in that city there are some
conservative demonstrations against the
fre-eatsrs who speak through til. Del.
ia.
havs reliable informatior from New
Orleans that. within few DAYS, there
have been serious troubles among the
slaves in Louisians, and that as msny az
twenty negroes have born hung: butihs
newspapers carefully refrsin from sny
mention of the facts. $500