Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1860-04-19

The following communication was intended for
publication in our last issue. but it got mslaid.-
We now cheerfully insert it'll
For the Republican.
Memoir Of Brisadier-Generai Bailey.
Ma. EDrroR:--In your obituary notice of Briga-
dier-General VIZ. BAILEY, discover an error which
probably had better be corrected. He was born in
the town Of wolcott, New Haven County. Connect
lieut., land his first wife in Bristol, Hartford County.
where they were marr:ed) on the 7th day of Noyem-
Der, 1881, and died on the lst day of April. 1860.
and was consequently at the time Of his death 76
years, months, and 25 days old.
He removed to Cauyoga County N. Y, and from
thence to Tompkins County, same State, in 1910,
and there resided until the spring OF 1896, when he
emigrated to Laporte County, Indiana, but in the
spring of 1887 removed to Marshall County, where
be has since resided. Gen. BAILEY was no ordina-
~ man. He was possessed of great perseverance,
energy and indomitable courage. He enlisted in
the war of 1912 from motives Of duty and love OF
country His courage and bravery soon led to his
promotion to the rank of Lieutenant ofhis regiment
After the close of the war the military spirit ragged
very high and having joined company, was cho-
sen by his comrades to fill, successfully, every Of
fee in their gift. He was man of strong consti-
tuition, possessed of an iron will. immovabe in his
opinions when formed, his life presented an exam
pie of perseverance and industry, to be initiated by
ALL
In politics he was firm believer in the plain
principles of the Declaration of independence. 1t
was published and reported that he voted for Gen.
Scott. This was untrue. He sieadastly support
cd The Democratic party until its unconditional
render to the Slave Power in 1854, when he left it
and became as his love Of liberty taught him-a
true Republican.
In religion he was a firm believer in the Holy
Bible As shown by the text of his funeral sermon.
chosen BY himself, he believed he should dwell in
happier place, and in the end triumph over all his
enemies. He was a kind and afiectonnte lather,
good and loving husband. But he has gone
Gone forever. How sad the thought. The dying
somehow calmly he rendered up his spirit to the
Great Author of all. Grief-siricken we tnrn our
eyes from the spectacle before the final struggle
hope and pray that his spirit has gone to join that
partner of his life, that good mother, who dwells
in Heaven.
Republican Meeting in Green Township.
The Republicans of Green Township met at
Newhouse's School House on Tuesday, the 9th
of March, organized Republican Club and
passed the following resolutions, preparatory tC
the coming Presidential contest:
WHEREAS, The Democracy of our country is try
ing by all the in its power 10 natonalize ant
ca ~ slavery into the Territories OF the U. S., ant
is Rising the cry of Dsunion in National halls
Therefore, Resolved,
LIST. That the same principles which animated
the Government animate the Republican party o
this day, viz: Love oil Liberty and Hatred of OPP
preston.
2. That the Constitution does not carry slavery
into the Territories or anywhere else.
g. That slavery exists only by local laws ant
that Congress has no right to egislatc for or agans
it in the States.
4. That Congress has right to legislate for tn
tie, ritories and debar slavery therefrom.
5. That We are in favor Of the Homestead bill
and ofthe Pacific Railroad.
g. That are in favor Of admitting Kansas i'm
medately into the Union.
7. That we pledge ourselves to support the nom
inces of the Chicago Convention and invite al
frends OF Liberty and humanity to assist in wrcstin
I the Federal Government from the hands Of tn
Slave Power.
HUGH Mccoy, President.
J ARcB,RuD WIRr Secretary