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Marshall County Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1855-1859, 1857-01-29
TEMPERANCE SALOON!


A. p. GIL 3 Z RI,
w oULD announce to the citizens o. fl Z
LOON which will be conducted on strictly TEMPE
RANCE PRINCIPLES; where he viii be found at all
hours ready to attend and wait upon SAIL Who
NAV favor him with CALL" lie will have ccn-
stantly on hand good supply of -
Eur Sh oy - { O H q
By the dish or can, and anything that pertains 10
well regulated
Eating, Saloon o. Esssfsssss-ss'ss
Being thankful to the people for their patronage
since he has opened his establishment, lse solicts
continuance of their fayors.
a. 7. GILBERT.
Room over Thompson's Grocery Store, Cup
stairs, in Pershings old building. Soft
Marshall County Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1855-1859, 1857-01-29
FOR SALE CHEAP

South south fractional quarter of section
%, west Michigan road, containing l03 acres
good land, and situated in a good neighborhood,
about nine miles south of Plymouth, on the Mich3i
gan road. Also, southwest quarter of sec ion /,
township "a, range west, containing $50 acres
partly improved and good land; situated in Stark
County. Also-out-lots in the town of Plymouth,
Nos. ~ and 81. Also-in-lots Nos. 1877, AS, 234,
23S, 237, 240 and l03.
The above described property will be sold cheap
and on easy terms, by applying BY letter to
JAMES J. SERING, Madison, Ind,
Or c. II. REEVE, Plymouth, Ind.
Nov. l3.-53m2*
Marshall County Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1855-1859, 1857-01-29
The Louisville Weekly Ceurier
TOR. 1857.

ON the Ist of January, THE LOUISVILLE
WEEKLY COURIER will begin the Flf
TENTH year OF its publication. As enter
prising industrious and reliable news and CONNER
cia paper il is unsurp used, while in its politics it
is bod and insei cuient, and is earnest in Oppose
ton to the danger Jus doctrines and tendencies OF
Know Nothingism
\ SPLENDID PRIZE NOVELETTE,
Written by Mrs Mary E. Childs. author of ''Os-
WIN Dudley'' and Louise Elton.'' viii be COM
nlcnccd early in January. 1t is entitled
"THE GR4IHOOD,"
and is founded the atrocious murder OF Bbb, in
Lexington, ky., in 1872 twill be found 10 be a
of deep and thrilling interest
Marshall County Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1855-1859, 1857-01-29
BUCK-SKlN GLOVES!

Those wish = to buy Buck-skin Gloves, will do
well to call Id examine our stock at the Brick
Store. 80 y. ii. O. & CO.
Marshall County Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1855-1859, 1857-01-29
Also, for Rent:

Two good dwellings; one Store room and Ware
house (the latter lately occupied by Foster Wal
l,ce as a Grocery Store,) and one small dwelling
Applyat my Office on Laporte street.
jun5-J0tf. Z. II. REEVE.
Marshall County Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1855-1859, 1857-01-29

Attorney at Law, Plymouth Ind. Stocks. Bonds,
and Town property for sale. Coilections promptly
attended to through Northern Indiana. Refers, to
CooLr, WADswoRTfi 4 Co.. Chicago III,
BapcocK &co., ............W later StN ".
FIELD. MERiIr 4 co., -Courtlandt St n. Y,
BARNES q PHARo,. Barclay St Il. Y,
LouDoS & Co... 1890. -. .Phils1a. Penn.
Hon. J. BRADLy. Supreme Judge, Omaha City
NeBr SKA. ]. b. BENsEr ESQ, Gen. Ag't Eth
ms Co.. Cincinnati: Ohio
: LIFE & FIRE INSURANCE. Effected in
she. most reliable couQaIcso on the most "a ssrable
Terms nlly =
Marshall County Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1855-1859, 1857-01-29

The Plaintiff in the above entitled cause, by
James o. Parks, his Attorney, fled in my office his
complaint for Divorce, and it appearing bv the afli-
davit of disinterested person that the Defendant
Martha Stonelll, is nonresident of the State OF
Indiana: she is therefore notified of the filing and
pendency of said complaint, and That the same will
be heard at the next term OF the Marshall Circuit
Court, to commence on the second Monday in Feb
ruary, 1857, and unless she appear, plead, answer,
or demur thereto. the same will be heard and de-
ternr ed in her absence.
Attest Mr.. PACKARD, Clerk.
57t3 Marshall Circuit Cour;
Marshall County Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1855-1859, 1857-01-29
Dec, 4tl 1856 4t3.

6NSIRAf NOTlCE.-Taken up by William
IL Downey, living in Green township, Marshall
county, Indiana, two three year old Steers red and
white spotted Appraised at twelve dollars and
fifty cents each, by David Phillips and Levi Dow
ncy. before NJ L. Smith, Justice of the Peace.
Attest: NEWTON X. PACKARD,
janl-et3 Clerk Marshall Circuit Court.
Marshall County Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1855-1859, 1857-01-29
ST1TE or INDIANA,
MARSHALL UNITY.

In tie Marshall Circuit Court, Augus,
Term, 1857
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1857-02-27


annoyance of Mr.. Ledger in living sat a
con yenient distance from the city," or
me indiscretion and impertinence of his
visitors. We might as we'll attempt de-.
seriution of the manner in which all these
amateurs Of histrionic lore walked the
I" boards .slike a thing of life" Pat
Rooney :. out-Heroded Herod." and che
bschanalians showed themselves no no>
vices in the ART The elder characters
were decidedly old fogyish." and the
Younger ones, took to the indiscretions
and impulses Of youth very naturally
The ladies were as awkward as might
have been expected. Although one OF
the fair sex always looks SO {" cotty" in
pants, we never saw man that could
give calico the proper swing.
The exhibition was attended by eyery>
body. The ladies lent their approving
smiles, and the gents their hearty ap.
pleause to cheer the performers. The
music was good, and the whole aatfair did
credit to the state ofsociety in Weston:
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1857-02-27
A Juvenile Duel.

The Lynchburg Virginian publishes an
account of duel which came off few
days ago in Leesville Ca little village in
Campbell county, between two youths
of the respective ages of IA and Is. The
difficulty arose from a misunderstanding
about young lady. Clarence H. chai i.
lenged Edward w. to fight, and the chal.
lenge was accepted. Edward selected
pistols as the weapon with which thew
should settle the affair. Clarence never
having shot pistol, and knowing Edward
to be good shot, went to him and told
him of his advantage. Edward very
promptly allowed him to use the yeapon
of his choise, which was double barreled
shot gun. They met at sunrise in the
suburbs OF the village with a mutual
friend Mr.. H., who had loaded the wea.
pons with powder alone, and took their
positions ten PAGES from each other
Clarence fearing the load Mr.. H. had put
in his gun would not be sufficient, took a
slug from his pocket and placed it in the
barrel he intended to use. Edward see>
ing Clarence have the advantage of one
more shot than himself, was seen to nick
up stone and deliberately placed It in
his pocket. On being asked what he in
tended to do with it, he replied, II intend
to us it il he attempts te1fre the other
barrel" The word was given. and both
fred about the same time; no damage
done to either party. AS soon as they
fred, Edward drew his rock and threat>
eued to use it if Clarence fred the other
barrel. Mr.. H. interposed, and the diff
Guilty was amicably adjusted. The two
then repaired to liquor shop, and drank
each others good health.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1857-02-27
Capture of Chinese Forts by Americans

Capture of Chinese Forts by Americans
CANTON, Nov. 10, 1956.-On Saturday,
the 18th inst, the fine cutter Of the Uni
ted States ship Portsmouth, containing
Capt. FoOte and others, was proceeding
from Whampoa TO Canton, when she was
fred upon by the Barrier Forts. 1t was
half-past in the afternoon when this oc-
Cured. The American flag was in po-
sition that does away with all change OF
plea Of installing it, while no less than
two round shot and three charges of
grape. after the round shot. were fred
into the boat by the Chinese " braves"
AT the first discharge Of grape the boat
was turned for the ships, where she ar
rived at 6 O'Clock, and after an hour Com
modore Armstrong decided upon taking
possession Of two forts, and then advising
the governor of Canton what had oc>
CURED. The insult having been ayeng.
ed, the property might have been re.
turned TO its rightful owner. or retained,
according as the reply from Gov. Yek
might indicate a wish for war or peace
with the Americans. -
AT daylight on Sunday, the San Jacin-
to'S cutter commenced sounding the river
from Whampoa to the Barrier, which was
accomplished after the loss of a man from
a shot while throwing the lead. At 4,
P. NJ. "a hours after the Portsmouth's
boat had been fred into. that ship and
the Levant were nearly in position 70 open
Ere. With only water enough 10 float
the Portsmouth, she was towed up TO her
berth by the Willamette. in the most gal
liant style on Capt. Curry's part, who was
for many minutes in the midst of a hot
FIRE from the forts. which had opened long
before the ship was near enough TO suit
Captain Foote. After the steamer had
been ordered TO |" cas-. off and take ear 3
Of herself" Captain Foote dropped with
the food for Eve minutes until within $50
yards distance of the nearest fort, (the.
large one at the right end of the Barrier. u
having then been under heavy IRE for for
some time. .. Siafb6ard s-ss let 90 an
rhor',- e haul in spring ''-.tfife Is cane
in quick succession, and, to cut my. story
short. tie ship fired go 8-inch shells ia
The following two hours and fifteen min.
utes.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1857-02-27

Posi- ROUTE TO LEr.-As the United
States can't afford to pay for advertising,
we state for the benefit of our readers
that the post'ofice department calls for
proposals to carry the mail from West
Milford, by New Milton, to Oxford, 81
miles aud back, once week Leave West
Milford Friday at a. M, arrive at OK
ford by 7 p. M; leave Oxford Saturday
at 6 a. M, arrive at West Milford by 7
pm.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1857-02-27
mr.. Ruchnnan,s Cabinet.

Esg; There appears to be very general be-
lief in Washington that the following cast
Of Mr.. Buchan's Cabinet which appeared
in the Sun few days ago, is quite if not
entirely correct:
Lewis Cass, of Michigan, Secretary OF
State.
Howell Cobb. OF Georgia. Secretary of
the Treasury.
John B. Floyd, of Virginia, Secretary OF
War. AMI. 1850.
Aaron V. Brown, of Tennessee, Secre-
tary of the Navy.
Jacob Thompson, of Mississippi, Secre-
tary of the Interior.
wal. ]. CLANCY Jones, Of Pennsylvania,
, Postmaster General.
90 Isaac Toucey, of Connecticut, Attorney
- General.
5ss The Union Of yesterday publishes it as
e. the one which public opinion in Washing
ton has universally settled down upon,
but adds:
I'VE know Of NO information of an au-
thentic character which justiIies the con>
&, fdence with which the foregoing is re-
3 ceiyed as the cabinet, or as so near the
cabinet that only single change is sug-
gested. 1t may be mere con lecture, but
whatever may have created the general
impression, it is certain, so far as our OBJ
). seryation has extended, the cast Of the
cabinet above meets with decided appro-
val. If this or a cabinet composed of such
, names is formed our anticipations as to
the wise discrimination for which we have
given Mr.. Buchanan fall credit will be
entirely realized. We express no opinion
as to the correctness of the list OF names,
for we have no grounds for any opinion !;
but we venture to say that if the list is
the true cabinet the public mind will be
entirely satisfied that Mr.. Buchanan's ad-
ministration will start under most favor
able auspices"
The Star Of last evening also remar ks,
that from all the signs in the political ho-
rizon it draws the conclusion that the gen
tlemen named above are to form Mr.. Blu.
chanan's cabines.-BaH, San Of tie 2oM
+, "e ss ..rf .a,a ar.fT# .,,-
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1857-02-27
The Investigating Committee.

The Committee to investigate the
charge of corruption in Congress, made a
partial report on the 10th inst, as will be
seen by the following proceedings. We
hope all members of Congress implicated
will be promptly expelled.
Mr.. Davis, of Maryland. by direction
of the investigating committee, said that
he had been directed to make special
report in the case of William A. Gilbert,
of New York. He moved that the re-
port be printed. and he stated that he
Should move, when that question is de-
termined, to postpone the consideration of
the report Till Monday next.
Mr.. Grow denied that the committee
have a right 10 make this report,
as a question of privilege. They must
obtain leave. especially if the report i'm
plicates members Of this House.
Mr.. Letcher and others, amid the ex-
element, loudly demanded the reading Of
the report.
Mr.. Grow, resuming. said the commits
tee had exceeded their authority and Wis
plated the constitutional rights of mem
bers.
The Speaker said that Mr.. Davis must
state the character of the report. Re-
ne wed cries Of "Let il be read"
Mr.. Davis, of Maryland, proceeded to
do so; the report concluding with the
following resolutions:
/. That the Hon. Wm.s A. Gilbert, a
member of the House from the State OF
New York, did agree with F. F. @. Trip
let. TO procure the passage of a resolution
or bill through the present Congress for
the purchase of certain copies Of book
containing the pension and bounty land
laws, in consideration that he was to re-
cieve from Mr.. TripleLt certain sum OF
money oukof the appropriation for the
purchase oFthe book
2. That the Hon. VIM. A. Gilbert did
cast his vote for the Iowa land bill for a
corrupt consideration, consisting Of seven
teen square miles of land and some stock.
Sd. ReSolved. That the Hon. VIM. A.
Gilbert, member Of this House, be forth
with expelled from this House.
The report is signed by Messrs. Davis,
Orr, Warner and Richie.
Mr.. Grow earnestly condemned the
proceedings Of the committee.
Mr.. Davis replied, denying that the
committee had tried any body. as charg-
ed, but that they had performed their du
ty irrespective Of individuals
MIR. Bennett. of New York, condemned
the course of the committee.
Mr.. Orr defended its action.
Mr.. Allison took the ground that the
report should be printed, in order that
the accused might the better vindica,e
himself
Mr.. Galloway took somewhat differ
ent view of the question.
After further debate, the consideration
of the report was postponed till Wednes-
day next.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1857-02-27
Greaf Excifemenfi
slHfsoH's 'CREEK IArdon CO., Va

DIR. J. SCOTT, & P ~. : Ge ssSs.
1t gives me great pleasure % state tiIai yot col
brated White circassian Liniment hos relieved
tie and you will please send me ono mere bot
me. consider L an excellent medicine, and 90
IL Yours. J.J ALLEN.
proved Vermifnge; also, DR.. ). SLottis eeiebfiod
White Circassian Liniment, for sale by m drug.
gists and merchants everywhere. Nons fona-
only as prepared by Dr.. J.. Scott, 81 C.
Bank place, Morgontowp, Va. IMPLY
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1857-02-27
The weston Thcspion Society.

Being in Weston last week, we had the
good fortune to witness an exhibition Of
the Weston Thespian Society. AS that
is Democratic town, and, we suppose. a
Democratic corps, they discarded in " the
theatre Of their operations" those invidi-
Gus distinctions Of "pit." parquet,"
" boxes" " circles" &c. The stage, it
is true, was slight "touck above the
vulgar" but that was necessary for the
exhibition OF the stars" that shone so
brilliantly in that scenic armament. The
grandeur of the sun itself would never
have been appreciated if it had not been
placed high in the heavens. The scenery
was "not SO coarse for homespun," but
reflected no little credit upon the taste
and skill of its gettersup.
The performance Of the evening con-
sisted in the representation of the comedy
L" She Stops TO Conquer" and " the tru>
ly laughable farce" as the bills say, of
1.-The Omnibus all Of which was "enli-
yened by music from the Amateur String
Band, as we'll as a slight variation from
the Brass Band" The following was
the powerful cast OF characters :"
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1857-02-27

SENATORIAL CASD1DATE.-We place
under our editorial head to-day, the name
of Daniel R. Neal, Esq, of Parkersburg,
who was nominated for the Senate, at
West Union, on the Goth int, after tur-
bulent session of two days. We will pub
ish the proceedings of the meeting next
week. r-.s 5.~..
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1857-02-27
Congressional conven-

Since our last paper went to press, we
see returning signs of animation in the
" american party" at the other end of the
district. A meeting has been held in
Mason county appointing delegates to a
proposed Convention to be held in Par
kersburg on the 4th of March next. and
meeting was TO have been held in Kanaw-
ha county on the 10Th, for the same pur
pose. The Kanawha Republican of the
10th, contains the following article, which
as they have no organ in this section. we
gladly transfer to our columns for the in
formation of those concerned, and for the
purpose of " helping up" the poor strick-
en- Samites of this vicinity.
CONGRESSIONAL CoNvENTIoN.-We have
placed in another column the proceedings
of meeting Of the Americans in Mason,
by which it will be seen that they have
appointed delegation to convention to
be held at Parkersburg. in March, TO no.
inmate a candidate for Congress. The
resolutions they adopted will meet with a
throughout the District. The Ameri-
cans have lost none Of their fire or spirit
The Americans of the District have it in
their power to elect their man, whether
he be Mr.. Garlic or any other they may
choose to select. if they will but enter in.
to the canvass with the proper energy
and zeal and, with united efforts use
the means always requisite to en-
ensure success. The friends in Cabell,
Putnam and Jackson, will be ready for
the contest in good time. We have as
surances from Wood that Amclicanism
is neither dead ror asleep there. Brax-
ton, the banner county of the District
the young American Giant. will do her
duty. She will never permit her laurels
so galiantly and nobly won in former
contests TO be sullied by defeat. What
say our American friends in the other
portion OF the District-in Lewis. Gilmer,
Richie. Writ, Upshur, Randolph and
Doddridge! We shall be glad 10 hear
from them.
Whatever may be said of the Ameri>
cans elsewhere" Father Newton" has
lost none Of his fire or spirit"-" cner.
gy and zeal" He drums for recruits
with most vigorous flourish, and has no
disposition TO "permit his laurels" "to be
sulled by defeat" II we could but hear
the faiutest response in this part Of
the district, to this gathering OF the clans
in the other. it would inspire US with some
hope Of the galvanism Of the great =" in
visible invincible." The holding of
meeting. or even the calling of one,
would help amazingly at this time-we
will publish the call cheerfulIy and gra-
tuitously. Come, revive that intense
American feeling
I" Lives there a man with soul so dead
That never to himself has said,
This is my own-Iny native land 7"
" Don't give it up so. Mr.. Brown" but
in the language Of" Quosh OF California"
slightly mctamorphosed-
"brNce your back agin wall, Cor
House, or fenso, or board, rs it may boz
And fire, and strike. and scratch, and
Kick, and bite, and tare your kloso, and
Lose your hat, and git hit in tho and
On tho leg, and akrost tho small of
The back, and fnul down, and git up
Agin, and continue the struggle for half hour or
Three quarters of an hour, or until you git
Severely wounded :"
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1857-02-27

@We acknowledge with pleasure the
reception of basket Of nice pastry from
Mrs. Walker, the accomplished landlady
of the North Western Hotel. 1t was full
of delicacies that would "tempt the dy-
ing anchorite 10 eat"
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1857-02-27
Complimentary Dinnerlto VIVA. ID.

Complimentary Dinnerlto VIVA. ID. |,
Burton, Esq. 1,
The employees on the n. w, Va. Rail
road gave Complimentary Dinner 10
VIM. D. Burton, Esq. atsthe North; West
ern Hotel on Monday. the Esd inst.
and presented him with very elegant
and costly gold watch and chain. as a to-
ken of the high regard and esteem
with which they estimated him personal
ly, and as tributeto his sound Judgment |
and skill as master mechanic. The
watch was beautiful magic.cased lever,
and had neatly engraved upon one side /
an emblematic monument. and upon the
other. The Suspension Bridge at Grafton.
and was attachedto a massive gold chain
with switch lock and key. ea3i
The presentation speech was made by
s. P. Todd. Esq, of Grafton, who gave
short history of the road from, its COM
mencement to the. laying of the track.
descanted atsome length upon the great
necessity Of educating the mechanic. SO
as to enable him to assume his proper
and legitimate sphere in society. showing
the true subserviency of matter to intel
lect, and ended by passing handsome
eulogy upon the professional and social
character of Mr.. Burton. and presenting
him with the watch. Mr.. Burton replied
in a few appropriate remarks. when
Messrs. Silcott. Spates. Osborne, Mercer
and others were called for. and briefly
responded.
The dinner was prepared by mine host
OF the North Western. and the rich fla
vor of the smoking viands that were plac-
ed upon the tables in such profusion and
variety, would have done honor to the
most accomplished French cuisinier, and
bore ample testimony that Walker under
stands the art of catering to the most fas>
tidious tastes. After the gastronomic ex-
ercises, the tables were removed, and
then commenced & the merry sound of
music and the dance" The hourishing
village OF Grafton had sent up ''her beau
ty and her chivalry." who " chased the
glowing hours with flying feet" till the
wee sma' hours ayant the twal'" had
come and gone again; and it was not un-
Ill gray dawn admonished the gay revel-
lers that lamplight was nuisance, that
the music stopped. the dancing ceased.
and the gay company retired to the en-
brace of the somnient god who " knits up
the travelled sleave of care" and steep
the senses in forgetfulness.
Mr.. Burton was employed by the Com
pany 10 superintcnd the laying of the
track from Grafton to Parkersburg, and
by his indomitable energy and perseve-
renee brought it to speedy completion
Ibis incompatible genius as mechanic,
and will as inlexibe as the iron rails,
overcoming the mountain obstacles that
frequently presented themselves during
The construction Of The track. and pushing
the work through with uuequalIed vigor
and determination. To him the Railroad
Company owes much; the work was one Of
great magnitude, and it was thought by
many that to undertake it vas but to fail;
and considering the frequently depressed
state of the Company's finances. the ac>
complishmeut Of the work in so short q
time was truly wonderful. and stamps
him as man Of the finest mechanical
abilities.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1857-02-27

'WoopbASD CRRAM''--A Ponado for. bOnnt
Tying the hair--llighly perfumcd, superior 10 any
French article imported, and for half tho pTieS.
For dressing Ladies' Hair, II has no quail, giving
mems hair to curl in the most natural manner.
1t removes dandrutf, always giving The hair Tho
appearance of being freshly EhapRb9Od. Price
only htty cents; None genuine 1niess signed
FErRlDGE q Co, ProprietoFs Of tho
"Bnlm of q Thousand fow6Ts, % New York.
For sale by all Druggists, ~ rad ss1IS =