Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1858-01-28
E& Feeling the necessity of little re-

creation the other day, we concluded to run
up on the cars to the beautiful city of La
Porte, and see how matters and things APP
peared there In little over one hour
and half after stepping aboard the cars at
this place we found ourself at the Depot in
La Porte. 1t happened there was militia
ny parade; two fine looking uniform COM
panies having turned out, which brought
number of persons to the city from the
surrounding country to hear the soulstir
ring music and see the fine looking soldier
boys. After forming ranks and perform
ing few evolutions, which were executed
in very handsome manner, both compa-
MES marched out to the common, where
they were drilled by the officers for some
time. We did not follow them out. for
fear they might find ont that we had once
been field officer. and call upon us to drill
them awhile; which honor we sho uld have
felt compelled to decline, having forgotten
what little we ever did know about militia
ry tactics.
Some excitement, we learned, had been.
occasioncd among the depositors, on ac-
count of the failure Of the Indiana Stock
Bank, at that place, a few days previous
Most of the depositors were farmers. This
failure is undoubtedly more severely felt
by the business men of Laporte at this time
than any other, but we were glad to hear
them express a hope that times would soon
get easier
Stepping into the "Old Line establish
mcnt, we were gratifed to see such large
stock of Drugs. Paints. &c, DE-, in one
department. and Books, Stationery and
Crockery, of every description an quality,
in the other. Even now, hard as tn
times are, this house does heavy business
Country dealers will fnl it to their alvan-
tag, W. are assure |, to trade with Mr.
Roberts.
Mcssrs. WILSON, ANDREW d Co.. whose
establishment we next popped into. als o
keep fine assortment of Drugs, Medicines,
Paints, Oils, and all ar ticles in 1l,i1 II
and offer liberal inducements TO countr V
merchants and others to trade with them
At the Young America Store as well as
the Bee Hive, the gools, in any quantity
and every quality, were displayed on the
counters AMI shelves to attract and dazzle
beholderS. Those who want unprccelcnt-
cl bargains can get them at either Of these
houses.
Mr. SrEoxG. though not in when we
callcl, we Observed, by looking round his
new house. that it was stocked from the
floor to the ceiling. all round, with all
kinds OF goods in his line Mr. Strong is
a liberal trailer ami keeps fine stock
The Tcegar,lcn House ha, changed pro
prietors since We were in the city last. -
Mr. j. ID. Phelps. is now the Major Domo
of The establishment, the dutics of which
he discharges to the entire satisfaction of
all his guests. 1t is now tip top house.
AMI worthy the patronage of the travelling
public.
Last, though not least, we called to see
our fricnls, Messrs MrrIn,Av d. IIol.Mrs.
of the Union, both royal fine fellows and
genuine Republicans. We were fortunate
in finding them in their sanctum, where
we talked over the affairs Of the nation.
and adjourned, after the adoption of res
olu;ion, nem;ne CONFERENCE.-The, TO contend
earnestly for the principles of the immor-
tai Declaration Of Independence and bat
tie the proslavcry party with increased
energy and zeal.
IT, Tho ,rn,thor EponS mild VI suo,r