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Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1858-02-11
HousE-FEB. 5

Tho Presidents message was considered.
Mr.. Ward said. instead of communica-
ting any desirable information it aboun led
in epithets and SANDER against the people
of Kansas.
Mr.. Harris (Illinois) withdrew the res
olution he had previously submitted. and.
after some remarks, submitted-a resolution
referring the message and the Lecompton
Constitution to a select committee of fif.
teen. to be appointed by the Speaker. with
instructions tn inquire into all the facts
connected with the formation of the said
Constitution, and all laws under which
the same originated, and into all the facts
which have transpired since the forma-
ton Of the Constitution. and whether it is
satisfactory to the legal voters of the Ter
ritory--the committee to have power to
send for persons and papers. 49,.
The Speaker said Mr.. Harris could offer
his resolution only as an amendment to
Mr.. Hughs' motion to refer the Message to
a Select Committee Of H.
Mr.. Harris believed the ruling Of the
Speaker was correct. and in order to. at
once. ascertain the fate of .his resolution,
he moved the previous question.
Mr., Stephens in vain appealed to Mr..
Harris to withdraw the motion, and then
moved a call of the House.
Mr.. Clingman moved an adjournment
Cries Of 'lct's take the question, ;" min
gled with yociferations of mo! mol" and
great disorder prevailed ss DIS
The House. by yeas and nays, firsl
voted down the motion to adjourn. and
then motion to adjourn till Monday -
Both parties were evidently ncrved for the
| fight
| Somebody on the Democratic side NOV
ed an adjournment till Monday.
Mr.. Campbell, amid confusion, propos
ed that the several motions for adjourn
ment be Withdrawn, and the Hons
come to direct vote on the pending prop
ositicns respecting the message. This
was received with. laughter and cries %
NO! non Y on can't steal q march on US il
that way;;' and THAT is the very thing W
want to avoid" ar
Mr. Keit moved an adjournment.
Mr. Stanton raised point of order.
Mr.. Cobb asked to be excused from so
ting, and also that the question be deter
mined by yeas and nays q s'>. -. {
Mr.. Warren m owed that tho private cal
ender be tAkenpp. fIAughter ~
1.-The confusion WAS very great, mem
bers standing in al parts Of the Hall
Tho Speaker asked them 70 please com
q order. and knocked down with his gray
4 ~ <4X1 IL =
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1858-02-11

E5 Should tbs Democracy oil the 23d.
(tlle Convention having been postponed
one day. make . strong demonstration
against thu Lscompton swindle. it may be
that those traitors and bogus Senators,
Bright and Fitch. will bow to the popular
will, and thus prevent the wild excitement
which will certainly seize the public mind
should that fraud be forced on the people
Of Kansas. Those Democrats who have
applauded the Infamous farce which placed
those corrupt mon inthe position they now
occupy will yet bitterly repent that they
approved the illegal proceeding. unless
| they can succeed in frightening the scoun
| drcls into obedience TO the will Of the reo
| pie 5cs
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1858-02-11
Democrats wao voted for Harris Res.
Oiufinns.

WAsHIxGroS, Feb. 9.-Thc following
Democrats votel in favor of Harris a.
menlment in the House. to refer the Mes
sage to a special committee, with instruc-
tons:
Adrian, n. j. Chapman. Pa Cockcrel,
0; Cox. 0; Davies. lad; Dawart. Pa;
English. Ind. Foley. Ind: Hall. O; Har-
ris. Ill; Ha,kin, n. Y; Hickman, Pa;
Owen Jones. Pa; Lawrence, o; McKibbcn.
Cal; Marshall, Ill; Montgomery. Penn;
Morris, III: Shaw, III: Smith. III.
The Americans who votel against it
were Anderson, EustiS, Hill. Marshall
Maynard. Really. Ricarl. Trippc, Cn.lcr-
wool and Zollicotfer
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1858-02-11
Litter from Kansas.

Leavenworth, Kansas. papers Of the
SOth. say that Gen. Sticklcy, the COM
missioner appointed by the President to
audit claims of citizens of the Territory
who sustained losses during the difficulties,
has allowed claims amounting to nearly
four Thousand dollars. i q TFf4fIf
The Board OF Commissioners appoint
ell by the Legislature. are now in
session at Leavenworth engaged in ia
king testimony relative to the election
frauds.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1858-02-11
IerSOuA

Ex-Prcsirlent Fillmore is to be married
on the 18th of February to Mrs. McIn-
tosh, whose former husband ma lie for
tune in the crockery business in Albany
and was President of tho Albany and
Schenectady Railroad during the La; three
years preceding the consolidation.
1t is reported in Washington that Gen
Persifer L. Smith will have command Of
the eastern division of the army in Utah IN
the next campaign if Scott goes to califor-
MIA ' ~
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1858-02-11

: "a a -sesfin- OF the undersigned, Republicans
from different par.ons Of the State, called together
by ne Chairman Of the Republican State Central
C5rarsesee at Indianapolis. on this day, !. was
uusnimsasiy agreed to call Miss Convention TO
be held 81 fsprAssPoLis on THE 4rH pAr OF tfAscss
next, at O'Clock, A. NJ; and to extend to all per.
sons, whousresari TO past party designations, op-
Posed TO the Escompsou policy Of the present Al
n;aisris;ou. cordial ;nvitas;ou to attend md to
participate in its deliberations for the purpose 70
forming State ticket in opposition to the one
non:zasei On the asa inst, hy packed convention
of Federal oEoe-ho'ders and. eSpectants, who,
~hile 7cfss;ag an sihsrer.e to popular sovereign
~, "cordiaiiy approved and endorsed the aarrins-
triton" in its efforts 20 force kansas into the
Caion As slave State. contrary to the wishes OF
vast minority of her citizens.
In order saas ali the Counties nay be fully repre-
sentet, It vas also agreed to recommend that the
people OF each County hold meetings at an early
usy. pssparitory TO the State Mss Convention.
D. P. HorlowAY, Wayne:
GgoeGE Moon, kosciusko;
K ". HUDso:, rigo;
go I. a. GooowIs, Miriou;
EoI- MEREDrTH. Waynei
GAVIN FLErcHEa, Marioa:
GSsraE DAv.psos, Wayue.
- - VIZ. WALLACE, Marion.
-- Z. q. ELLIOTT, Marion.
80. ". c. TEazzLl, Tippecanoes
& w. II. ELLIS, Elkhar,,
i-- VIII Cuxs2cx, Decatur;
Lar =. c. D. McnaAy. Howard;
Il. w. NJ Dvss, jefferson;
J. T. ExsaEz, Gibson:
SreAaxs FisHra. Wabash;
JoaS RosE, Wabash;
- LEwrs BoILMAs. Monroe;
-f.ef J. s. HARvEY, Marion;
JoHx d. DErRrEs, Mlrie1:
J. n. TrLroaD, Marion;
go B. X. SrLolovg, Muion.
fivpsAxArosIs, January 6th. 1855. 49,
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1858-02-11

Does anybody remember the vitnpcra-
ton and ridicuss heaped upon Mr.. Douglas
and the Nebraska Bill, from its first inccp-
ton up to the election OF James Buchanan?
-Zaporss Times. - =
Docs anybody remember that the Re-
publicans said from the start that the Dem
ocratic leaders were hypoeritical in their
Popular Sovereignty professianse Don't
il look .'ncD' like they told the truth?
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1858-02-11
BORDER RUFFiANIsn IN CONGRESS-
A Fire Eater assaults Republican and
is Knocked Dorm.
A General Fight on the Floor of the
House.
HorsE--YEB. 6.

The House was in session all night,
mainly engaged in taking the yeas and
nays on motions, to adjourn, eating, smo-
king sleeping. etc.
AT ahont half past one serious ARRAY
occurred, which il thus narrated by nacm-
Der and witness:
Mr.. Grow objected to Mr.. Quitman' s
making any remarks:
Mr.. keitt said, If Won are going to OBJ
iect. return to your own side of the
House."
Mr.. Grow responded. This is free
hall. and every man has right to be where
he pleascs."
Mr. Keitt then came up to Mr. Grow and
said, Il want to know what you mean by
such an an answer as that
AIR. Grow replied. Il mean just what l
say-this is a free hall, AMI man has a
right to be whore he pleascs"
MIR. Kcitt taking Mr.. Grow by tho
throat said, Il will let you know that
You are a Id Black Republican pup
py."
Dir. Grow knocked up his han |. saying.
Il shall occupy such place in this hall as !
please, and no niggerdriver shall rack his
whip over me"
Mr.. Keitt then again grabbed Mr. Grow
by the throat. AMI Mr.. Grow knocked
his hand off a second time. Mr.. kcitt
coming at him again Mr.. Grow knocked
him down.
The reporter aids: The respective
friends of both parties r,s:ied to the rescue;
various members on each side engaged in
the fight. which took place in the area
fronting the Clerks desk.
Mr.. Washburn, OF ILL.,. was CONSPICUOUS
among the Republicans dealing heavy
blows
The Speaker loudly anil imperatively
demanded order, and callel on the serge
ant-at-arms to interfere That function
airy carrying his mace of Office. together
with his assistants, hurried to the scene
AMI crowed into the thickcat of the fight,
in which at least dozen members were
engaged.
Some minutes clasped before this truly
fearful contest was ended.
Further difficulties are apprehendea.
From 4 to 61 o'clock the time was vast.
ell on the rivalmotions. at that hour Mr..
Qaitman submitted resolution that the
House adjourn till Monday next. when
the subject under consideration 1.-THE kan-
sas Message, shall be resumed. anil the
vote on the impending proposition shall
be taken. without any further debate or tli
latory motions.
Unanimous consent was given for the
introduction of tho resolution, which wa,
agreed to. and the speaker declared
tho House adjourned till Monday wher
the subject will como up as the special or
der re
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1858-02-11

ator Iverston says that Georgia is prepar-
ed for dissolution of the Union, and will
make the adoption of the Lecompton Con
Stitution without condition. strict test Of
her continuance He adds that some other
States are to co-orerate
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1858-02-11

1.-THE principles OF Popular Sovereign
ty and the Nebraska Bill were right in SO.
Why did the Republican party refuse to ac-
auiesce in them? lfthey were wrong. why
do they acquiesce now?-Laports Times.
II the principles Of Popular Sovereign
~ and the Nebraska Bill were wrong in
Sc. why did the Democratic party pretend
to be in favor ofthsm? Ifthey were right.
Why DO they ignore them now" -.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1858-02-11

=
In 1854. the Democrats said that in FIVE
years man could not be found who would
confess that he was ever opposed to the
principles of the Kansas. Nsbrasks BILL
Loganspors Pkaros.
Tho Democrats. in 1854. it must be con-
fessed, saw as far into the milestone as
the man that peekcd it. They wcro cute
chaps. undoubtedly. The above prophecy
proves it beyond controversy. All the
world land the rest of mankind are about
to gin in their adhesion TO the dogma Of
Popular Sovereignty. Buck and Brigh;
and Fitch say they are not in favor of it
.'rcu" but will DO ''Aerectfsr. - and nearly
ali the leaders. and large number Of the
Indiana Democracy shout amen. Verify.
this does begin to look like the prosnosti-
cations of Democratic prophets. in this res
pect, were about to DO iulilled.
DESTROYS of being numbered among the
prophets Of the 10Th century. us predict
that in five years all the COWS tails. instead
OF hanging down, as they do now. will
stick straight mp. and each one have a
Democratic Banner flying at the extremity,
with POPULAR SOVEREIGNTY" in
scribed on it in large characters. and the
word THEREAFTER" Just beneath. in such
small characters as to be almost invisible
to the natural eye
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1858-02-11

f~ Ex-Gov. Grimes. Rep. has been
elected e. S. Senator from Iowa, in place
CT Jones, who now uiisrepresents the State
by supporting and voting for the Lecomp-
ton swindie. He has been instructed by
The Legislature Of that State not to vote
for tn admission Of Kansas under the
Leconipton fraud. but declares he will no,
o6ey. 80 -
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1858-02-11

Ey Will the Lecompton Constitution
be adopted? Wefear it viii. The vote
on the final passage of Harris's resolution.
discloses the astounding fact that nine OF
the twelve anti-Locompton majority melt
ell away under Executive sunshine between
Saturday anI Monday. Who will say
that two or three more of the Douglas bolt
ers cannot be bought?
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1858-02-11

Ey The rooster has been tho Dem ocrat-
&c emblem. butt is proposed that "hers-
after" the picture of a man in canoe look
ing one way and rowing another. shall
take chandeliers place. It would lie more
appropriate.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1858-02-11

T kE II the fsicnis of education wish to
establish an efficient system in this State
they must elect Supreme Judges who are
favorable to the cause of common school
education. They will have an opportuni-
~ of doing this next fall. as tho whole
court is to elect. The better class of emf
grants viii never think of settling in our
towns aud cities. OF any where else. SO long
as our school system is what it is. Moral
fly, temperance, and intelligence Cannot
thrive whers modern Democracy is in the
ascendant. Could such document for in.
stance as the Presidents Lecompton mes
sage be palmed eff on arirtuous and IN
telligsnt people. Intelligent people, We
grant,. may be m;slsd By sophistry and
spec;oss reasoning. but barsfaced. infa-
-nous falschoods would no. be swallowed,
withons salt or pepper. -
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1858-02-11
From kausns.

ST Louis, Feb. :.
The We-tport Correspondent of the
Republican says: Difficulties have again
broken ont at Fort Scott. anil a rcquisi,ion
hal been made to the Governor for troops
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1858-02-11
HorsE.-FEB. 8.

- ft
ars ~, HorsE.-FEB. &. u
The galleries were denscly crowded. uc.uding
many Ladies. M
The Speaker announced the pending proposition
{, be on seconding the demand for tie previous
question on the several motions TO refer the Pres
dents Message. e 5tHeL 81 a4s' -.
The demand Was seconded By ITO to los.
Mr.. Washburne, OF Me-, demanded the yeas and
nays, but did not press it.
The main question was ordered to be put BY yeas
ll3, nays l07. The result OF the vote was watched
with extreme anxiety. so5r
The next question announced was to be on the
motion of Mr. Stephens to refer the message to the
Committee on Territories The House disagreed
The next question was announced on agreeing 70
Mr. Harris proposition, which was adopted.
Mr.. Blrksdale moved 10 lay Dir. Harris amend
ment ON the table. f 3
Mr. Florence sa;d that the motion was not consist.
ent with the understanding previously agreed upon.
AIR. Harris remarked that il would be reco.lected
that the understanding was by universal consent
Mr.. Savage did nc. think the motion tolay on the
table would be inconsistent with that agreement, as
it might 6na ~ determine the question in the House
Mr.. Harris amendment was then carried b. a
vote Of liz against Ill. at'f
Mr.. Harris Of H., moved to reconsider the vote,
and to lay the motion on the table. Cauied--seas
lis, nays Ill. sr5
Mr.. Hughes resolution, merely to refer the Kan
sas message to Select Commit ee by the adoption
Of Mr.. Harris substitute given above, was agreed
to, lis to ITO. ox ..e - 7f.s..s- .>ssa
Keitt and Grow male personal explanations. -
The former apolcgized, Acknowledging that he was
the aggressor anil responsible for tile disturbance.
Mr.. Grow regretted the occurrence. but justified
hinselfon the ground Of sclf-defcnce- Il
SESATE-FEB.e fss,,-1
Mr. Allen nrcScnfcd the ioiut resolutions of the
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1858-02-11

g An account Of .as row in Congress
on the morning OF the 9th. viii be found
IL another column. 1t is source of graf
ihcasion that the southern ruaian.. Keitt.
net with such 3 prompt ds'eat. Let but
the Republicans follow up this course and
buliying VII! very shortly be at discount
in the halls Of Congress-. We may prob
ably seccivo additional particulars before
oar paper goes to press. if so. they viii be
given.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1858-02-11

Ey- Mr.. Z. G. Buel, who resides mile
or two east of this place, raised hog this
season which weighed 755 lbs. That is
somewhat of "porky." Who can beat
it?-RnshpHle Rep.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1858-02-11
EV- Tho opposition to the admission

Ey- Tho opposition to the admission of
Minnesota. on the part of the Democratic
members Of Congress, shows unmiStakn-
bly, that tho leaders of that party. at least
are slavery-extensionists, and that their
Popular Sovereignty professions are only
made to deceive the people.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1858-02-11

~nT1E The harrison Democrat. strong
.surporter Of the Administration thinks
Mr. Buchanan should now, since the vote
against the I,econspton constitution. in
Kapas, on the 4thult., favor the rejection
sfth4sinstrument. Any other policy. 1t
says would be antagonisiics! TO the inter-
est ts Of the party. and one which il could
not ;udossc. H;tfslIexs out that senti-
merit Il m111 tox 1snounse Buchanan as a
traitor to Popular Sovereignty. Will II
dare TO do sUe shall sres.
W. I.~o ra..e;vps} -thc February
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1858-02-11

Two weeks ago we published the call of
the Douglas Democrats for State Mass
Convention at Indianapolis. on the 22d
(since been postponed to the 2Sd) inst;
that call was published in the S.ars '.ssuti-
'sel several days previous to its appearance
in this paper. yet the Eals Fensoerot, Of
last week. contains the following remarks
in reference to that convention:
"There has been call for Mass Con-
vention of the Democracy of Indiana at In
dianapolis. for the 22d OF next this, it
shonld have been. month. ne are ret as
yet particularly oarised as to Tie Object Of
this ooU. BIZ presume Il is an relation to
Kansas matters. We notice among the
signcrs to this cali. somc of our best men,
either tie ,cisdom or oo'rict'sn Of their mo.
t;yss; but with our present fund of infor-
nation, we arc unable to understand either
the real object, or the benefit that is going
to grow out Of this. AS TO the resolutions
of the late State Convention. we fail to see
any thing very offensive in them. on the
contrary, they declare in language most
plain those principles of popular sovereign
~ which every true Democrat is bound to
The tales and the correction enclosed
in brackets are ours. l. the editor not
model one? He first insinuates that he
had not seen. or at least had not read it
and was not. therefore "alvi-
seal as to tho object of this call. but pre-
suwe[d] it is twas] in relation to Kansas
matters" and then Immediately admits
that be had read it, for he says. ave Nc.
tice among the signers'to this call some Of
our best men," Is not this q most pal
pablo case of disingcnuousncss? How true
il is that deception often exposes ITSELF
But what object can he have in pretending
TO be SO very ignorant in regard to tue ob-
jet of the Convention He has profess.
ell all along to be in favor OF Douglass po-
sition in regard to the admission OF Kan
sas. bu; what does the above signify? If
Douglasite "now'' he certainly has a
strange way Of exhibiting it. Two weeks
after The issuc of call for a State Mass
Convention by Douglass friends. he is ig-
moran, of its object. though the call itself
is very specific in regard to the object; and
declares that he cannot see any thing very
offensive in the resolutions of the late State
Convention. notwithstanding bogus Sena-
tors. Fitch and Bright. Hughes and Nib
lack. and all the rest of the Presidents
faction construe them as full and unqual-
i6el endorsement of his L,conpton policy!
1t IS plain tina, the editor is determined to
stand By tho President and let tho little gil
ant slide. We shall see whether - will
be sustained by the people or not.
The Republican,, before tho Presidential
election cvaa. told the country that the
Democratic leaders cared nothing for the
doctrine of Popular Sovereignty: that
their professions were all hollow and hypo-
critical. Has il not turned ont precisely
as nc predicted? Some OF them still in
sist that they are in favor of that doctrine
but they will hardly be believed while they
sustain those who have openly deserted it,
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1858-02-11

@ An ahstact of the Presidents mss.
sage accompanying the Locompton Consti.
tuition will DO founi in another column
Il il. we think. the most shameful. dis
grscsfnl aud atrocious document that ever
before emanated from the head Of great
nation. Notyrannical potentate OF Europe
ever put forth . document that moro o.
bounded in falsshoois and misrcprnsenta.
sions Of tho scts and motives of . people
whom be MAS seeking to conquer. Cypress
and kill, than the Presidents last message
does in regard to the acts and motives Of an
overwhelming majority Of the people of
kansas. How any man. VA care not what
his party associations may have been. who
loves his country. aud hopes for ths per-
petuation Of cur free institutions. can sus-
tain or approve the injustice and oppression
the President is cndearoring to inlict mp
On that people. we cannot comprehend. Nc
Republican government csn stand long
when such injgsie5 and oppression is rrae.
fiesd !; sne powers tia: be. Rebellion
ami revolution follow on thu heels Of such
acts as naturally as water rms down hill.
Buchanan nrs: have sold himself to the
Southern Disunionists before tho Cincin-
natl Convention. for the sake OF the nomi-
nation. AMI is only carrying ont merely
what was nominated in the written bond
Upon no other hypothesis can we account
for his infatuatisa and determination to
iaaugurate rebellion and civil war. We
hope the Republicans and the squad OF
patriotic Democrats in Congress opposed
10 ths Presidents Kansas policy. may be
aoie to resist tie iniquity successfully.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1858-02-11

reports W .hc shee' sa' ~ eA''f r. at p-cs;dent
disobeyea me instructions o., =, . a"1,;cct and there
no nao oh..n them even II had felt bound
was 10 :.nc ~ 49,, p";"us, will for that d;screton
70 ~, nc sct csnded to me. Theconreu.
WI ~ Tho Tes;sIafure undoubtedly prevented dii
"n7,v and secured psacc. Were Il important, am
confdcntI could establish this positionby the most
.,,s ssce Of ,he reitory WAS not in act disturbed
and am whatever approaches we're made towards srcl,
result we're wholly attributable to the policy of the
Administration in eensuring my acts and removing
me FROM Office. - ~ -t1$:tyItIt~[
The measure orwhich, I hare been unjussIy con-
demned has enabled the people Of Kansas to make
known their real viii in regard 70 de Leccmpton
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1858-04-16

ns The oeeas Of steamship Gen Rusk report was de-
tansd Brazos from the sh her day Of sailing 18th
inst by low water and heavy sea the Bar.
On crossing the Bar high water found only six feet lay
aground hour schooner Mnna Schiller Capt Wilson,
aer laying outside weeks and Tightening ,wo-thds Of her
attempted the l2h in with the aid Of
boat Grampus but u going In snek the Bar and
ashore the North Breaker. The Grampus was the time
the Rusk Left work assisting her get schr Florence
reported last trip outside, sti outside, although
iigh'ered wothrds Of her Schooner Thos Acton
from New Orleans, arrived of the Bar the morning
10th, outside waiting chance get in.
In port schooner Maj Bsche sail 18th for Galveston
Sabine Had been in time having been engaged in light
erng schooner Ainna Schiller The Rio Grande very low
and the Grampus had TO land her up freight little below
Brownsville