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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-02-08
Fire and Loss of Life at AHeghony City,

PIrrsBuRG, Feb Last night about IL
o'clock. frame house on the outskirts OF Al
leghany City, occupied by carpenter named
Rodgers, and his family, took fire and was totally
consumed Rodgers, his wife and three of his
children were burned to death Only one OF ms
family, a boy eleven years old, was saved R'ds-
ers was intoxicated when he retired to bed
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-02-08

WILL NOT BE A CANDIDATE.-The Washington
correspondent of the U. S. Gazette writes that
Nh Buchanan has taken occasion very recently to
say, in the most positive manner, that he would
under no circumstance be candidate for nomin-
alton at Charleston, and would not accept it if
rendered to him.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-02-08

SOUTH CAROLINA CONFERENCE.-The minutes
of the seventy-frst annual session of the South
Carolina Conference tf the Methodist Episcopal
Church South, show the number of preachers and
members in the several circuits, stations and mis-
sions of the Conference, stand as follows: Preach
ers POI; white members 81, l0S; colored members
80 72O. The next Conference will meet in Green
vile s G.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-02-08

A Catholic priest of Charleston, Rev. Mr.. Sulli-
van, has recently paid over to lady, Of that city,
the sum of $500, received through the confess
sonal He received it from person who said it was
to satisfy an Indebtedness rghtfully due the heirs
of the ladys father The debt has remained un-
paid for at least twentyf five years the parent of
the lady has been dead over twenty years.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-02-08

HS- The Standard of the 1st inst says: DIR.
Pritchard one of the Commoners from Mecklen-
burg, and Mr. Whitfield, the Commoner from Le-
noir, have been detained from their seats in the
House for several days past by indisposition'
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-02-08

But ONE HOUR FROM THE ALTAR TO THE
GRAvE-Mr John Bivens was married in Platts-
vile, Pa, on the 10th Jan'y, to Miss NJ. A. Turk.
The ceremony took place at u o'clock in the even
ing, and at 9 o'clock, the same night, Mrs Bivens
was corpse, having died suddenly of asthma and
hemorrhage of the lungs.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-02-08

Ra~ We return our thanks to Williamson Wal
lace, Esq, Commoner from this county, for a copy
of Prof. Emmons' Report of the Geological Survey
of the Eastern counties. Also, for copy of Com.
Wilkes's Report on the Mineral region Of Deep
River.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-02-08
Valuable Town Property for Sale.

The house and lot situated -- street, and
lately occupied the Station Parsonage of the NJ f.
Church, South in Charlotte. The dwelling and out
houses are new and well-built. The former contains
four comfortable rooms and is admirably adapted for
the residence of small family The property will be
sold on reasonable terms. :
Apply to the Trustees of the Parsonage or to
E. j. MEYNARDIE Chm. of the Board.
g. 1859
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-02-08

nsy- 1t is said that Mccormick celebrated pat
cnt for the improvement in Reaping Machines ex-
PRED on the 31st of January. The invention is
now public property.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-02-08

SUPREME CoURT-The Raleigh Standard is
authorized to say that the causes from the sixth
and seventh Circuits will be called on the 18th Of
February, and not on the 9TH, as heretofore pub
lishcd.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-02-08
Valuable Steam Mill for Sale.

Mr. White, of the firm of WHITE L CANNON, being
resident of California and wishing his interest in the
above property disposed Of will his agent, sell it
at public auction the 18th of March next, at the Mill
in the town of Concord: which time the entire pro-
perty can be bought if desired. The Mills are in ex-
cellent running order. There two French Burrs
for and for Corn. Any wishing to negotiate
for the property privately do so by letter, or writ
ing to me will meet them in Concord.
JAS. C. CANNON.
Feb. g, 1859 St Concord, n. Z.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-02-08

hsg- The communication of "Pripate Citizen
and other articles of interest are unavoldably
crowded out this week.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-02-08

rs Our agricultural readers will notice the adver-
tisement of R. NJ Oates / Co. offering a cheap article
for the Improvement of the SOIL From the high charac
of the gentleman who certihes to the valuable
qualities of Manipulated Guano," We should think
the facilities afforded farming friends for i'm
proving their crops will prove advantageous both in
yield and quality.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-02-08
BACK AGAIN F!

WALLER l. COS. Virginia Dramatic Troupe has
nod 10 and ennearance in this place and will present
the thrilling French tragedy entitled La Tour de Nese
or the Chamber of Death the Court House this even
ing at o'clock. .
Tuesday, Feb. o. 1889.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-02-08
NOTICE.
TRUSTEE SALE
At Lincolnton, Feb'y 14th, 1859.
Feb. l, 1889


Valuable Real Estate, Negroes, d other Property.
By virtue of Deed in Trust, to executed by VIM.
Sade will offer at public sale at the Court House in
Liuconton on the l4th day of February, the following
valuable property, to-wit:
Tract of Land lying Clarks Creek and the South
Fork known the Mill tract about ! mile from said
town. containing about 100 acres.
There are on said tract excellent Grst and Saw
Mill, and a good Dwelling House. The Grist mill is
first rate stand for BUSINESS and is very substantial
buding the lower Story is of Rock, the upper Stories
of Brick About one-halfthe lard is cleared.
Also another Tract about two miles from said town,
containing about SO acres, all woodland.
Also 10 or H .TEGROES, Men and Boys,
Young and Likely.
Also Stock Of Cattle and Hogs Farming tools, House.
hold and Kitchen Furniture, &c, &c.
TERMS: The Negroes will be sold for CASH On tho
Real Estate a credit of six months for one-half the
purchase money will be given; and on the other bali
credit of twelve months with interest from dateBond
and god security required. The personality viii be
sod on credit Of three months all sums of So or
over Notes to bear interest from date. s...-.. e.
sAML FRIsBIE,
Feb. l, 1889. 2t-pd Trustee.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-02-08

@r VIM, H. Prescott, the eminent historian,
died suddenly in Boston on the 29th ult.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-02-08

The rulings Of the Judges Of the Superior
C,r+s THE Snring will be as follows, viz:
Marshall County Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1855-1859, 1859-06-30

The Republican Convention. last Sa.ur-
day. was pretty we'll attended The nom
inatiess were: for Clerk. H. r. Pershing;
for Com District. Isaac b.
ley; Sd, I. n. Morris. The business oil
the convention was conducted without; any
regard 10 Parliamentary rules; and at some
stages of the proceedings. it was impossi-
BILE to tell what motion was before the
house, or what the movers were trying to
get at We need give but one instance to
show the manner in which business was
transacted: A motion was made for the
delegates to retire to the shady side of the
court house: an amendment was offered,
that those who were not delegates leave the
house; another amendment was offered,
that the delegates confer with each other,
either in or out OF the room, which was
adopted. leaving the original motion and
one amendment. both duly seconded and
neither withdrawn--buried in the rubbish
without any action on them! An informal
ballot was taken, which, OF course, had
no effect on the nomination. The delegates
voted according to their instructions, with
the following result: Pershing. AZ; Bailey,
rs; Bseman, IA; Shirley, IL; Corbaley. z;
Thayer. I. On the formal ballot, which
was really the first ballet of the conven-
ton, Pershing received 56--i4 more than
he was entitled to; Shirley. $3.50 more
than he was entitled to; Bailey, 80 less
than he was entitled to: Beeman and Cor
bailey received none of the votes instruct
ed for them. This method Of casting in
structed votes according to the wish of the
delegates, may be satisfactory to Repub-
licans, and may be their manner of doing
business in conventions and official capac
ties. bat we are sure that it would not be
tolerated by the Democracy.
In regard to the candidates wLo have
Marshall County Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1855-1859, 1859-06-30
Clerk Of the Supreme Ceart

Upon our own responsibility, We ven
ture to present the name of Samuel M
Chord, Esqr., of South Bend, in connect
ion with the Office of Supreme Court Clerk,
and we believe we but echo the sentiment
of the great body Of the Democracy north,
when we say that truer Democrat, or
one better qualified for the post lves not
in Indiana. An experience of twelve years
IS Clerk of st Joseph county, the duties
of which he has discharged with signal
ability, his great personal popularity
abroad. as we'll as at home. and his de
served reputation as one of the banner
men o. the "bloody NINTH" Justly entitle
biz name to the favorable consideration oil
the Democracy of the State Goshen
Democrat.
Thank you, friend Eearle--'tis nobly
done-and well does the subject of your
notice deserve it. The name of Samuel
NJ. Chord. with the Democracy of this
county, is of itself power. and on any
ticket carries with it the prestige Of sue
cess A County Commissioner for one
full term. twice elected County Clerk. with
large adverse party majoritics in every in
stance against him. we hazard nothing that
saying that he possesses as much popular
strength as any man in St. Joseph County
His high position among US is the result
of conscientius discharge of every duty
public and private--cf open and manly
dealing with his fellow beings. and of a
generous and warm sympathy in whatev-
err relates to their welfare. He is model
officer and would make a model Clerk OIL
the Supreme Court. His Democracy nc
less than his character is beyond doubt
Such a nomination would carry gladness
to the people Of St. Jc.. and they would
answer with peal of welcome through
the ballot box-S. B. Forum.
The nomination of Mr.. CHORD would
suit the Democracy Of Marshall County
and, If we are not mistaken, the Democra
cy Of the State at large. Northern Indi
ana is entitled to one candidate on the State
ticket, and we know of no one we would
sooner see on it that SAMUEL NJ CHORD
Of South Bend. Marshall County vii
cast her vote for him in Convention.
Marshall County Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1855-1859, 1859-06-30
Buffalo Hunt.

EXTRACT FROM A. G. ELLrorr's JOURNAL.
Wednesday. April 18th we camped at
Biglow Greek about noon; some snow had
fallen, and we did not feel obliged to trav-
ell We were now in the Buffalo Range,
and all hands were anxious for some sport
some of the 5'hoys went out in the af
ternoon, but did not kill anything. We
concluded to remain here Thursday to
hunt. All hands that could be spared
from the camp. were off early in the morn.
ing. Five of US were in company with
Mr. Dodd, who lives here and is an excel.
lent hunter. All returned without any
game except Hewet' and Mitchell. who
came to camp late in the evening with
about seventy pounds of meat, they hav-
ing killed monster buffalo eight miles
from camp. They were almost gone in
when they got to camp.
Friday 18th. on the road again. AT 10
o'clock a. N. we saw herd of buffalo
Some thre. miles cf. Jordan. Shirley and
myself were in fof chasse--whe" We got
near enough we saw that there Sere about
FIVE hundred in the herd. We crert ABOUT
a mile on our hands and knees and then
laid fiat on the ground while they fed to-
wards US, the wind being in our favor;
when in shooting distance. we all fired,
but did not kill. They ran few rods
and halted. We reloaded our guns,
crawled around again and let fly second
time; this time we were within ninety
yards of them, and after selecting fat
one, gave the word ''6re." he ran about
thirty yards and fell, two balls having pass
ed through his lungs. The herd having
fed but short distance, we crawled up to
our dead OK. and resting our guns on his
body, we shot another one which lay down
Immediately. 1t being now p. M. and
the wagons going on. we found we had no
time to fool away, SO we cut stick for camp
and after walk Of some eighteen miles.
without dinner, we met some of our boys
coming to meet us with horses--this re-
lieved us much. The buffaloes we killed
were "whappers."
On the Sd day of May, after ''long
pull, strong pull, and pull altogether"
we landed at Denver City. on the Big
Platte. at the mouth of Cherry Creek,
about 78O miles from the mouth of Kan
sas river.
Marshall County Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1855-1859, 1859-06-30
Sherif'S Sale.

By virtue of an execution and order of sale to
me directed from the Clerk of the Marshall Cir
cult Court will offer for sale the law directs on
Saturday the the 9Th day Of July 1883, between
the hours of 10 o'clock a m and o'clocs m,
said day. the following described real estate In MARI
shall County Indiana, to.wit:
oos, ofthe north east quarter and the south
east Quarter of section thirty one; and the north
west Quarter of section thirty-two; and the north
east quarter and the north east quarter of the forth
west quarter of section thirty-threc, township
thirty -four, range one east.
Also the north east quarter of the south west
quarter of section twenty nine; the west hall OF
the south east quarter of section thirty, and the
north nalf of section thirty in township thir-
ty-four north of range two cast, containing in all
of said tract of land ten hundred and eighty
acres, more or less.
Taken as the property of Edwin A Wales and
Mary EWales at the suit of Alexander ID New
bould.
29w3$3 o. M. BARNARD, Snerin,
Marshall County Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1855-1859, 1859-06-30

become the standard bearers in the present
campaign. we shall have something to say
between this and election day. But we
will preface what We may say hereafter.
oy saying that they are not superior to
ether men of their time. If we apply the
spurs to them pretty freely. we hope they
will bear it patiently. and hike men, other
wise we may double the dose, at disagree
ably shor. intervals.
Marshall County Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1855-1859, 1859-06-30
CORRECTED WEEKLY BY
II. G. TEIAYER & CO.,
Produce and Commission Merchants,
WAREHOUSE NEAR THE DEPOT.
WAREHOUSE NEAR THE DEPOT.
MAP OF MARSHALL COUNTY,

The undersigned propose getting up Litho-
graph Map of Marshall County, (if sufficient en-
Congressional Townships. Sections, and the small
er subdivisions, with the owners names thereon
Water Courses, Towns, Post Offices, principal
State and County Roads, Rail Roads, Mills, Lakes,
Churches, &c, &C. 1t will be 63x63 inches, in
side of the heading and references.
If a sufficient number of subscribers are obtain
ed, it viii be ready for delivery In November next
TERMS:
One copy. ........ .......... SO 90
Cloth back and rollers. Observation-Disclosures. 4 90
]. B. n. KLINGER,
T. MCDONALD.
Plvmonth June o. 1883
Marshall County Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1855-1859, 1859-06-30
ADMINISTRATORS SALE.

Notice is hereby given, that the undersigned,
administrator of the estate of Robert Rusk, de-
ceased, late of Marshall county, Indiana, will Of
fer for sale Saturday the 9th day of July. 1882
between the hours of ten O'Clock m, and four
o'clock N of said day, all the personal property
OF the deccdent, consisting cf One-horse wagon,
one beds.cad, one cooking stove, one set of tin
ncr's TOOLS and other articles too tedious to men
ton. A credit of twelve months will be given on
all sums over three dollars, the purchaser giving
note with approved security. waving valuation and
appraisement laws, with interest from date.
80 $. N. CHAMPLIN, Admir-
Marshall County Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1855-1859, 1859-06-30
CASH!

Our TIN SHOP is in good running order, and we
would solicit any work you may want done in that
line, at low rices, and with despatch. We have
recently taken up our abode with you and INTEND 70
make il our home. Would ask all who are in want
of any goods in our line. to give US call before
purchasing and we trust, by giving strict attention
to your wants and by giving you good goods, to
merit share of your patronage. Don't fail to give
us a call. Remember the place, one door south of
Westervelts Dry Goods Store.
c. c. pucK,) Yours, Very Respectfully,
r. r. roANS BUCK 4 TOAN.
June 2-27
Marshall County Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1855-1859, 1859-06-30

EEThere will be special meeting of
Protection Hook d. Ladder Company. to.
morrow friday evening. The members
will please take notice.
Marshall County Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1855-1859, 1859-06-30
Terrible Rail Road Accident
near South Bend!
Fifty Lives Lost & Sixty Wounded!

From the LaPorte Daily Union.l
The sad Intelligence was brought to us
thls morning that terrible rail road acct
dent had occurred between South Bend
and Mishawaka last night The principal
Editor. accompanied by Holmes. from this
Office. and other citizens, went to the scene
of the disaster by the first train gong east.
SOUTH BEND. June %.
A little before midnight the night ex-
press from Chicago to Toledo, when be-
tween South Bend and Mishawaka, passing
over an embankment spanning a ravine.
at the base of which was a culvert, the
embankmens suddenly gave way and the
whole train was precipitated into the ra.
vine. which was filled with perfect tor
rent of water. The engine was literally
buried in the opposite side of the ravine in
quicksand and mud, and the tender, bag
gage and express cars and two second class
cars were shattered almost into kidding
wood, and piled on the top of the engine.
Tvs 6rst-class passenger cars followed ard
were torn to pieces and carried down the
stream. while the sleeping car. although
making the leap with the rest, was less in
jured. The stream is naturally but riv-
ulet, but was swollen by the extraordinary
rains of the previous afternoon and even
ing. Flood wood probably checked the
culrert. converting the embankment into a
dam. and the great weight of water with
The conclusion of the crossing train, caus-
ed the sad catastrophe. About so persons
wers OF til, train; of these, 80 have besn
taken from TIE ruins dead; and SO or 60
more are wounded or escaped hurt. The
rest not heard from. As many of the dead
were drowned in the ravinc, it is feared
that others not heard from have lost their
lives in the same manner.
Citizens Of South Bend and Misha waka
turned out en- masse to assist the wounded
and search for the dead.
One lady was carried down the stream
towards the river. but lodged in tree top
and heard several float by. crying for help.
Engineer had been running over the
bridge. from Laporte East very carefully,
but supposed tho embankment SALE The
train was not running faster than 10 or I 2
miles an hour. The train going west had
passed over the embaDkment safely al 81
p. M.
The United States Express had over
$50. 900 in their safe, which was broken to
pieces by the collision. but the agent there
has found most of it in the ruins. One Of
the through mail bags was found near the
river. two hundred yards from the wreck
Whether others are lost cannot yet be told.
The ravine is about 25 feet deep and rs to
100 teet wide
The night was very dark. and curve in
the road just before The embankment was
reached. Osgood, Conductor. was but lit.
tie injured.
Marshall County Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1855-1859, 1859-06-30

The Logansoo port papers state that John
4. Graham. of the Peru Sentinel. is ap-
pointed Governor Of Kansas. Another
newspaper writer says he thinks this is
true from the fact that he received a pri-
vate letter from him few days since.
written on git-edged paper!
Marshall County Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1855-1859, 1859-06-30

The Emperor of Russia has presented
a diamond breach, valued at FIVE thousand
dollars, to the wife of Captain Hudson, of
the United States Steamer Niagara, in &C.
acknowledgement of his courtesies to some
Russian sailors while he was laying the
Atlantic Gable.
Marshall County Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1855-1859, 1859-06-30

THE SCIENTIFIC AMKRIcAN.--The pub
fishers Of this widely circulated and popu-
lar illustrated weekly journal of mechanics
and science. announce that it will be en-
larged on the first of July, and otherwise
greatly improved, containing sixteen pa
ges instead Of eight, the present size,
which will make it the largest and cheap
est sciencifc journal in the world; it is The
only journal of its class that has ever sue
ceeded in this country, and maintains a
character for authority in all matters of
mechanics, science. and the arts, which is
not exceied by any other Journal publish
ed in this country OF in Europe. Although
the publishers will incur an increased ex-
pense of $4,000 a year by this enlarge
ment, they have determined not TO raise
the price OF subscription, relying on their
friends 10 indemnify them in the increased
expenditure. by corresponding increase
Of subscribers. Terms So year. or 10
copies for Sis. Specimen copies of the
naper. with pamphlet of information to
inventors, furnished gratis. by mail, on ap.
plication to the publishers. MUM & Co.,
No. 81 Park Row. New York.
Marshall County Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1855-1859, 1859-06-30

After next Monday thirty-three stars
must be on the national flag. This is in
accordance with the act of Congress pass
ed April, 1848, which declares that ON
the admission Of every new State one star
shall be added, and that such addition
shall take place on the 9TH of July next
succeeding its admission.
Marshall County Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1855-1859, 1859-06-30

~On the coming 18th" we suggest
to our business men the propristy of clos
ing their stores shops and Offices. and re-
frain from the transaction of business, at
least during the hours of exercises. 9th
er towns pursue this course, and why not
Plymouth?
Marshall County Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1855-1859, 1859-06-30

The Board of Equalization, for the 9Th
Congressional District, met at this place
on Wednesday of last week. and adjourned
on Friday. The following table shows the
appraisements Of real estate. as returned to
the Board of Equalization for this District
The total includes Rail Road and town
property.
Marshall County Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1855-1859, 1859-06-30

%When you go to LaPorte. the first
thing you do. 60 to the Parker House and
register your name. Mr.. Hopkins knows
how to do the handsome toward his guests,
and will give you every attention to make
your stay agreeable! Then walk round
to Wilson Il Andrews Soda FouLt, the
incest one in Northern Indiana, and drink
till YOU are satisfied
Marshall County Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1855-1859, 1859-06-30

EFMr j. G. OSBORNE requests us to
say that. owing to previous engagements.
he cannot accept the part of Reader for
the co ming celebration.
Marshall County Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1855-1859, 1859-06-30
New Advertisements.

C4TRAYED from the subscriber, living in West
- township, on the 18th, two year old mare
Colt, brown, no white on her, tall and light built
Any person returning her, or giving information,
will be suitably rewarded. Address
3lt3 JOHN LOWRY, Plymouth, Ind.
Marshall County Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1855-1859, 1859-06-30

Ryan additional freight train was
placed on the Pittsburgh. Fort Wayne d
Chicago Railroad last Monday.