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Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1860-06-14

nied with certain CITATIONS of the bony end of his
mighty arm. Mr.. Hixon replied. eyes, VIC are
AboIitionisfs. because We expect to a5olisl, the
old Democratic party this FALL and tsat," said he
-'is what mskes as Abolitionist,.'
Now, the above being the facts. as every ON,
present at said meeting we'll knoxs, We ask in all
Cantor, could any reporter, who has the le~stpos-
siblc regard for truth. have mldc the umu .lifcd,
unexplained report that was dSne7 Was it his
aim to mis'ead7 To ,Oi!faiiy misleadl Is not the
m st ing srous an wick Ell f,se.ao TIA. which Is
wilful, gsr5led fra mcnt, surreptitiously drawn
out of a connected an consistent facti o, Truth.
what jewel thou art. Hope th,t that beautiful
would-bc truthful reporter, mikes no pretcntions
to morality For it is impossible that his WORT
could have the weight frotten straw, even with
the niggcr-democrats thcmsclve ABE
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1860-06-14
Threatened Violence TO Mr.. S1m>er.


Many minors OF an extravaglnt chara:-
ter prevail as to Mr. Sumner 1t appears
that early last night an individual repro
senting himself as from Virginia. calel at
his room AMI imperiously demanded an
explanation Of certain parts of his recent
speech. Mr.. Sumner gave him no salts
faction and ordered him to depart. which
he did with threats.
At subsequent hour three others call
ea, hating in the passage an sent up
worl that they wished 10 see him alone
They refused the invitation to enter hi,
room where Mr.. Sumner was surrounle
by friends. an left. sen,ling threatening
message by the servant, that they woulr
coma with a force to assault him, at 1C
o'clock this morning, when Mr.. Sumner,
friends were again present, in view Of these
occurrences.
Some OF them accompanied him from
his residence 10 the Senate chamber, to-
day. apprehensive Of personal violence
They are determined to exercise watchful-
ness an precauton. The attention OF the
Chief of police has been calle TO the Sub
jcct.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1860-06-14
A impede in southern indiana

The old German daily newspaper, the
potkS5oRe. of Evansville, Indiana, which
has been Dem ocratic in politics from its
iirst issue, has hoisted the name of LINCOLN
AMI HANLIN and is doing battle valiantl)
Tor the Republican cause The VolksJode
was Anti-Lecompton during the tendency
OF that Issue, an has now separated itself
entirely from the unclcan party which il
has so long served. The result of its
movement has been tremendous stampede
OF German voters in Southern Indiana and
the Wabash counties of Illinois, to tn,
Republican ranks.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1860-06-14
BALTIMORE, June s.

BALTIMORE, June 8.
This afternoon the Embassy dincd with
the Mayor and members OF the City Conn
ell, at the Gilmore House. Afterwards
they took their station on the portico. to
witness the operation Of the paid fire de-
partment and the fire alarm telegraph.
Analarm box was place.l on the portico.
and after being explains to the Ambas-
sailors, an alarm was communicate tho
the city, and in few m ,ments the entire
depal TIM mt. with their steam fi.c engines
and hook and ladler companies. were on
the g. oand. ready for operation. Numer-
Gus streams of water were thrown to a
great height, which seemed greatly to as
tonish and interest the visitors, who made
many inquiries concerning the novel exhi-
bition. tf
The Vice Governor of the Embassy ex-
plaincl officially the high qualification Of
the Ambassadors.
Their reception thus far seems to have
given them tile greatest satisfaction, all
the arrangements having been carried out
in manner rejecting much credit on the
judgment and good taste of those having
it in charge
Tonight there was grand display Of
fireworks in front of the hotel, and the
tl.rong Of people was immense.
BAErrxoRE, June 9.-Thc Japanese
passed down Baltimore street to the depot
at 10 o'clock this morning en- route to
Philadelphia. They rode in open bar
ouchcs. and were escorted by the military
companies and a large police force The
Japanese gracefully and smilingly waved
adieus in response to the waving Of hand
kerchicfs by the ladies'.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1860-06-14

For the NJ c. Republican
Mn. EDsroA:-On Wednesday evening last, the
9Th inst. Republican Club was organized in Knox
under the most hsttering circumstances. The
Republicans here are alive, and have conc to work
in good earnest In some portions Of our county,
we are informed that We are having numerous
valuable accessons to oar party from the old slave
ridden party. especially among the more intelligent
Germans of Oregon Township.
Some Of the chop fallen, woody Democrats were
lobby members at our club organization, OF,
Wednesday evening. They reminded us preciseI,
of so many (sx) mothcrless colts--no leader-no
presidential candidate--no party organizaticn--ne
union Of sentiment upon poIiticalquestions between
any two Of them--no political faith to tie to-
no principles to fight for. Some Of them seem to
have learned that wherever the American Gag
goes. "there goes slavery"-that slave labor mus
be brought in competition with free labor--thaI
whoever goes to our fertile territories to make hin
home, must work side By side. shoulder TO shoul
der with nigger-fartIscr than this it appear
they can't see--too much wool ovcr their eyes,
We pity them from the bottom of our hcart--yoor
things.
It may be regarded as forgonc, fixed fact. that
Starke county is redeemed and disenthralled from
the black clutches of the slave oligarchy and turn
cd over TO freemcn and freedom ABE.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1860-06-14
OBITUARY.

Mrs. SARAH POMEROY, consort Of
VIM. q. Pomcroy. died at Stcelvilc, Mo-,
on the 10Th of April, 1860. after a pro-
tracted illness of more ,han ten months.
Mrs. Pomeroy was the daughter Of limo
thy Barber. born in in Onondaga county,
y. \. In 1912. she removed with her
PARENTS to Plymouth. lnliana, where she
WAS married, in 1888. to Mr.. Pomcroy;
snl in 1855 emig' aiel to this place; where
her exemplary life. disintercstca bencvo-
lence. AMI social yet quiet habits, enicar-
( e'l her to al with whom she became No.
quainted. She LETT loving husband anil
an only chill, daughter who is Just ar
irving at womanhood, who mourn the loss
of an a.Tcciionate wife and mother. AL
though her illness Ina been of long ,lu-
ration, anil of most distressing charac-
ter, she bore her suffering with chistisn
/ fortitnle AMI mcckncss, rarely equalIcd.
She retained her reason until the last;
when informed by her attending physi-
clan that she could survive but "a few hours.
alter few celebrations to her weeping
husband and daughter. AMI other sur.
rounding friends. she SAIL she was really, Nv
- n
crown of glory awaiting her, in another
and happier world. Mrs L. has BEEN con-
nected with our village school, as we'll as
female assistant in our Academy. In which
caparity she cnlearel herself TO the at-
tending scholars. AMI rendered ful salts
faction to the patrons The resolutions
hereto appended will show the estimation
in which she was held hy the scholars Of
our two schools at-ths place.
At meeting Of the teachers anil stu
dents of Steelville Academy. AMI the public
school of the Tows Of Stcclvilc. he'll
April 18th. \. b.. 1860, L. ~ Dunlap
was called to the chair. and VIM. T. Rem
TX appointed Secretary. when the follow
ing preamble and resolutions were adj
opted:
WHEREAS, Col. in his providence. has
seen fit to remove, by death. from our
milst. our much beloved and respected
friend, Mrs. SAEAH poNERos, wha has
lived among Us for sor,e FIVE wears. ,luring
which tiMe intimately conHertcl with ~
oil ~ All instructre>>; aRd 10y her noble
con,!nct AMI virinc, h,s en,lcared her
self to Us 10y feelings Of the ,seepcst attach
mcnt: =
Rtxofred. Therefore. That in ffc death
'of Mrs Pomeroy. wl,o departed this life.
after long ami severe illness. April 10Th.
/ 1859. that Steclville has lost worthy
lalY. youth an excellent teacher. and devo-
ted frieml, education an able AMI jealous
advocate, iicr husband loving wife, her
children faithful mother,
Rssofced. That while we consign her
mortal remains to the tomb. her virtues
have bound her to- ms in bonds OF love ami
friendship. which thnc slime can break
asunder.
Resolred, That we do most sincerely
condole and sympathize With the discoHse~
late husband. children and relatives. .r
Resoired. That the Secretary furnish tire
husband Of the deceased with true copy
of the foregoing. AMI forward the same
for publication in the st. Louis Observer,
with request that the Plymouth. Indiana.
papers copy.
L. A. DUNLAP, Chairman.
w. p. RENIcK, Secretary
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1860-06-14
d. g. ROSE, President.
Marshall and Starke County Republican
Convention.

The Convention met at Grovcrtown, Starke
County, on Friday, Jane 9th, 1861. according to
agreement, for the purpose OF nomin,t ing candi
date for Representative. AMI was org ,nizei by
appointing GE,. II. THAYER, of Mrrsl,ll, P.esi-
dent, and SAINT B.ArrY, of St.rSc Vice President.
j. c. JoxEs AMI I. MarrIxoLY were then appointed
Secretaries.
On motion. the following gentlem were a2-
pointed committee to apportion the vote of the
two counties: John Warner. E. S. Cole, VIM
Tilden, T. A. Yeahne, John Craig, of Starkc; R
Brown, 1. M,ttingly, ]. L. Westcrvelt, d. T
Phillips and Jas Q. Parks, of Marshall.
The committee retired. and in a short time re-
turned and reported tint M,sshall should be al
lowed 100 votes and Starke 50.
The report was accepted and adopted.
On m )tion il was
Resoloed, That the delegation from Starke re-
tire and report the name Or names OF candidates "
the Convention for nomination.
The delegation h.vins retired, returned in a
short time and reported tho name of Jrhu c. Jones
as candidate for Representative.
The report was unanimously adopted. and on
IOtfon Vi n. JOnhSous scconucu Ds AZ IL
Doct. Jones was nominated by acclamaton.
Doct. Jones being loudly called for, returned his
thanks to the Convention for the honor conferred
on him. and pledged himself to make use of every
effort in his power. to bear aloft the Republican
standard during the present canvass
DR.. N. E. .Manville was next called up, who
spoke at some length upon the important issues
which now divide the people. and in conclusion
urged upon all true Republicans to vote for the
nominee and do whatever might be in their power
to secure his election.
lie was followed by A. Johnson, Esq, in few
happy and appropriate remarks, pledging himself
TO do all in his power to secure the election Of the
candidate just nominated. believing him to be
honest, capable and faithful to the Constitution;
after which. on motion, the Convention adjourned
sine die. GEO. II. TIA Ehs frest
l. MArrIxGLv, Sec'y.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1860-06-14
Thc Richmoud Convention.

The Scccdcrs met at Richmond on the III and
organized temporarily by calling Gov. Runncls, Of
on permanent organization and one on credentials
the convention adjourned until one o'clock the mex,
day.
On the 10Th, the committee on pertinent or
ganization, seportcd the name Of John Erwin. Of
Alabama, for President, with one Vice President
from each State represented. except New York
The report was concnrrcd in, and after some de-
bate On motion to appoint committee on Blu
siness the convention adopted resolution to ad-
journ until the 2lst-
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1860-06-14
REPUBLICAN STiFE TICKET.

~e~nl : $50. FOR GOVERNOR,
HENRY S. LANE. of Montgomery.
pom LtECTESASr GOVERNOR,
OLIVER P. MORTON. OF Wayne.
81 FOR SECRETARY OF STATE,
WILLIAM A. PEELE, Of Randolph.
~ FOR TREASURER OF STATE,
JONATHAN S. HARVEY. of Clarke.
FOR AUDITOR OF STATE.
ALBERT LANCE, of yigo.
"a FOR ATTORNEY GENERAL.
JAMES G.. JONES Of yanderburg.
sssroa REPORTER OF SUPREME COURT,
BENJAMIN HARRISON. of Marion.
- rox CLERK OF SUPREME COURT,
JOHN P. JONES. of Lagrange.
pos. SUPERINTENDENT PUBLIC INSTRUCTIONS,
NILES J. FLETCHER. of Putnam-
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1860-06-14
II. USE or REPRESENTATIVES,.

WASHINGTON CIrr. June 2, 1860.
EprrcR z xrusiIcAx:-DearS ir:-Congrcss hav-
ing at last made special appropriation for mail
service on tho new Post Routcs established in
1859. the Post Office Department have advertised
to receive proposals therefor, till July 3lst Scr
vice is to commence upon them October lss.-
Amongst them arc the following in the 9Th District:
From Rochester via Keewana and Mooresburgh
to Winamac, weekly.
From Bourbon, via Tpnecanoetown, to Bloom
ingburgh, weekly.
From Knox, via Lake City and North Bend, to
Monterey. weekly.
From FrancesviIlc to Winamac, semi wcekfv
Tri. weekly bids on this route are also invited.
From Knox, via Clear Spring, to West Fork
weekly. But rs the Fl. WAYNE & Chicago r. r
has been completed since this route was establish
ed in 1855, bids are invited also for senai-weeky
service from Knox, to end at Grovertown, on the
line of that Railroad
Those desiring to bid can find the advertisement
in full, snl forms for bids, at the various Posi-
Offices above named.
Respectfully your<.
SCHUYLER COLFAx.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1860-06-14
TEE SWEEP OF THE TORNADO.

Prom variet OF matter in this paper
relative 10 the late destructive tornado it
appears that the storm fen swept over
the space Of four hundsei and .f:fiy miles
without dimnution OF force. shifting towns.
farms, forests AMI everything on the sur
face of the earth with the violence of q
battery of thousand guns. Inject. the
arts of civilized man, are inadequate to rhe
work OF destruction accomplished hy the
hurricane during any single minute of its
duration, where it hal anything more
movable than the solid earth to work up
on. Whole forests were crushed ~ an in
slant, and respectable streams of water
literally scoopeI out hy the mighty temp
est
Tie course If the tornado is now traced
from Fort Dodge, Webster County. Iowa,
more than two hun.lred miles of the Mis-
sissippi river, to the northeast corner of
Ottawa County, Michigan. Nor is i, at
all probable that the entire range of tie
va>tation is yet known, though its direction
ut both extrenlities leads MS to hope that
however far it may have Travelled, it did
not Involve much more destruction Of hu-
man life that is already known. The time
occupied by the tempest in making the
entire distance cannot yet be correctly esti-
mated We know merely that it swept
over Webster county, Iowa, on Sunday
afternoon, an | Ottawa county, Michigan,
on Sunday night. To ascertain and pre-
serve the cxtct data as to time, distance,
and the more markell effects of the Pie
nomenoa, furnishes an ample and interest
ing field Tor our Academy of Natural Sci
ences.- CHI. Press d: IriJ.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1860-06-14

"Any young lady or scamstress can do a pro6ta
able business by soliciting work from the public, Is
any of our small western villages, by investing tho
small sum of 25 or 30 dollars in ono Of the new
Sewing Machines. nov made BY the Chicago Sew
ing Machine Co. Their machines work with tho
utmost accuracy on cloth of all kinds. and are SC
simple that mere girl can work them with ease
l am now realizing nearly 50 per wcek--have used
mine for about two months. and IAN chccrfulIy re-
commend them to scamstresscs for all purposes Of
family sewing"
Signed, A SEAMTkESS.
o. EIcfx liz
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1860-06-14
AT PHILADELPHIA.

0- Williams 4 Iuestis are receiving
the largest stock of Groceries ever brought
to this market. 1t is satisfaction to
know that our merchants are doing SO
large business. The Wholesale trade of
this city is rapidly increasing We are
reliably informed that goods. especially
groceries, can be purchased here as cheap
as in the eastern markets aiding on trans
portation. BY arrangements made with
heavy eastern importers Williams & Hues-
tbs can make it profitable for country
merchants to purchase of them instead Of
consuming time and money in an cxpen-
sive journey east. All that w. & Fl. re-
quirc is an examination of their stock and
prices. They are determined to give salts
faction and we know by experience they can
and will DO it.-F. Woyne Times.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1860-06-14

II Ye eiitsr of aft lavit notoriety is very much
troubled about the nomination OF John Hohan for
Coroner, by the Republicans. He thinks it is q
horrible affair for the Republicans to nominate one
who manufactures lager beer. but has forgotten
perhaps, that every nominee Of his party for years
past, in this county, with ono or two exceptions.
has tried to ride into Office on top 81 beer kegs
and whiskcy barrels. How was il last year and
the year bcfore7 We did not expect our nomina-
tons would please ye editor Of affidavit notoriety
and We not disappointed at hearing him growI
about them. Had We nominated all temperance
men he would have made an affidavit, no doubs
that they we're Maine law fanatics and in favor oil
Search seizure and confscation- As it is he is at
Wits end to know what to do. Had he not better
make an affidavit that the Republicans in nomin
ating Hohan encroached upon the sacrrd and in
alcnable rights Of his pariyr
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1860-06-14
the CONGRESSIONAL CONVENTION

The proceedings of the Congressional Conven-
ton which assembled in this place yesterday, will
he found in another column. We have only room
to say that it was the largest and most enthusiastic
gathering Of the kind VIC ever any where, and
that everything passed of in the most delightful
and satisfactory manner
After the business Of the Convention was dis
posed Of which was soon done, an adjournment
moved and carried, In order to afford the dele
gates from the 9th Judicial Circuit an oppor-
sunity to organize, for the purpose of nominating
candidate for Circuit Prosecutor. This Conven-
ton occupied considerable more time than the
former, but the vast crowd Of spectators fingered
patiently on the ground with the hope Of hearing
some speaking, and on the announcement being
made that our townsman, D. T. Phillips had been
nominated, and the adoption Of motion to make it
unanimous, Mr.. SHxxrs, of Indianapolis, loud
Iy called 6r, who came forward and addressed the
audience for tie space Of about thirty minutes in
an imprisoned and eloquent strain Every allu-
sion made ~ the speaker TO our nominees for
President. Governor and Congress, was le~dly ap-
plaudcd.
for this District, was next called for but owing to
the lateness Of the hour and slight indspositon.
he excused himself, promising however. that we
SHOULD hear from him soon. Mr.. Tyner has the
rspusHt;on Of being able and interesting speak
er, and We regret that he was not in condition to
give the people taste Of his metal yesterday las
shess were % many Who desired to hear him.
We casset close these remarks without compli-
measing the Lsporte Silver Baad. well the
Brass Band from Valparaiso. for the excellent
- usic with which they entertained ire people
Their performances added greatly to the pleasures
Of the day.
The painting brought down by the St. Joseph
county delegation and carried in the procession,
Representing Old Abe splitting rails attracted uni
versal attention, and afforded infinite amusement
Il vas veil executed, and we doubt not that the
artist, who resides at South Bend, will receive
merous orders for copies of it. The Cass county
delegation, understand. purchased the original
and took It home. the ST. Joseph boys conscntng
topart with it, because they could get another
painted in short time
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1860-06-14

The VolksJlote, of Evansville, tho lead.
ing German paper of tn, SD ith,-n part of
the State. has come out fully AMI man-
fully for Lincoln and the great cause o
Free Labor. The accession anl support
of a paper of snch ability is MT Only a
most cheering in location of tn, g-pwing
strength OF Repnblicanism. but most
valuable aid in the great contest approach
ing We welcome it with the highest
qualification, an,l trust its ability may lea
thousands of others tn the support Of their
true interests.-Ind Jour.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1860-06-14
Tae New Common Pleas Act valid.

Yesterday. says the Indiana Journal of
Thursday. the Supreme Court deciled the
late act of the Legislature rcconstructing
the Common Pleas Court, and redistrict-
ing the State, valid. As we have not seen
the opinion Of the Court we do not know
the ground OF this decision, but it is of no
consequence so far as the action to be ia
ken by the people is concerned. The law
Is valid, and the nomination of Judges and
Prosecutors must be made under the new
arrangement Of districts.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1860-06-14

Ma. EDlroa IL wish 70 ask the Black Demo
Gratis Of Knox the following question: What does
your Knox correspondent mean. in his late reports
ofour political meeting here, by saying, unquali6-
edly, that Dan. Hixon acknowledged that he was
an Aboiisioniss: Nov every woody head present
recoIlecss that Dan. repealed that foul, libelous
sander, and positively showed in the course Of his
rcmsrks, that we we're NOT AboIitionists. But
when yc mild. pleasant spoken Post Master pitched
into his face With beautiful. polite volley Of as
sevcrat;ons that he vas an Abolitonist, accompa-
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1860-06-14

Coamoa Pleas District Convention.
The Republicans of the District composed Of
Elkhart, St. Joseph. Laporte, and Marshall Coun-
ti~s. BY an Arrangement made at the Republican
State Convention, viii convene at SOUTII BEND,
on the card of June, for the purpose of putting
On the ticket casii Iates fsr Judge and Prosecuting
Atsoney fos said District to be supported at the
Fall Election-
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1860-06-14
Demonstration nj Knox.

On the reception OF the intelligence at Knox, on
Friday evening last, Of the nomination for Repre-
sentative of their townsman, Dr. ]. c. Jones. the
Republicans manifested their delight and gra,iica
ton by building large bon fire, firing anvils and
speech making, which was kept up until near mid
night.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1860-06-14

u. Why don't the Democrat publish the rcsolu-
lions adopted by the Democratic Senator's Is
the editor afraid to let his readers see the ultra
grounds taken by tie leaders of his party on the
slavery question:
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1860-06-14

EF The Wabash Inteliigen 'er says a
waggish Republican in that county declares
that it is rather too hard alter enduring
such ugly men as Lincoln and Lane, to
have to pnt up with J. u. e.. Shanks and
Stcarns Fisher Verify they are rather
lank and lean quartette. but they are a
mighty sight" better thar they look.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1860-06-14

"Red Honduras Sarsaparills' arc the invaluable
remedial agents from which DIR. Guysott's Improy-
cd Extract of GLOW Dock and SarsapariIla is form
ed; and the laboratory of DR.. Gaysott has given
us the virtues ofthesc roots in their perfec ION
His preparation contains all of the restorative prop
critics OF the roots, combined aud concentrated in
their utmost strength and efficacy.
q Z. See advertisement
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1860-06-14

u DR. ]. c. JoxEs. the Republican candidate
for Representative. was in this place Yesterday
and mixed extensively among the people. We
learn that he made very favorable impression OH
all with whom he became acquainted.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1860-06-14

The cattle disease in Massachusetts is
sweeping over entire herbs Of cattle. The
Governor has sent special message to the
Legislature. on the subject, and efforts arc
being madc by scientific men to ascertain
its causes and treatment. The Governor
of Ohio has also sent committee to
Massachusetts to aid in the invest, CATION.