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Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1861-08-29
PLYMOUTH, ND,
Thursday, August 90, 1851

IOur remarks week before last upon
the declinatiun of Mr.. Snyder. stirred mp
the wrath of the long cared "ostensible"
editor, or rather that of his owners. the
iunto of secessionists about town, and We
ry naturally they gave vent to their '.phe-
links" in low slang and vituperation OF
ceunse we care nothisg for the abuse of a
man. who. according TO the evidence Of
one of his own party, is only ''nominally"
the editor Of his paper, and when he tries
TO act the gentleman utterly fails.
Had our statement, taat 1--WE heard it
said three weeks ago. that one Of the Dem
ocratic Central Clique had told q certain
individual that they would make Snyder
back of the track. and then they would
nominate Hisam ~ Raak.r been untrue
it would have been contradicted in milder
terms. but. touching sore spot. as it did.
the writer again utterly ia led to act the
gentleman" and will, we infer, henceforth
cease to try. as he must he getting pretty
we'll disheartened at his repeated failures.
Mcdonald, or some one of the Central
Clique. in reply to our interrogatoiies:
WHO gave the Central Committee power
20 make nominations?" and, "ls it usual
for Central Committees to exercise such a
power!'' replies: The action Of Commit
tees is generally regulated by precedent.
ard not by ny written law or specially
delegated powers" Democracy u iss
palmy days eontended forssrict construc-
.ion-that sll poweri not delegated by the
people was rcserveh-bu now ''precc-
dea..' j. all.that,is required to Justify any
usurpation, outrage or wrong. This ac-
counts for the rapid decline in honesty Of
that party. Swartwout and Price stole
millions of the public money. and ever
since the precedent has been religiously
followed by the Democrat office holders
Floyd's thievinG and treason wiA next be
be citcl by the Isrest editor of the Demo
erus, Docket Fee. We presume. as . prece
dent" to Justify his watch operation, and
the treason of himself and other KS g. T..
in Plymouth. So much for precedent"
There is no outrage or usurpation upon
the rights ofthc people but = precedent can
be found to justify it. In the case under
consideration there is no pretence even that
the people hal conferred the power tc
make nominations in any event upon the
committee.
II what Mcdonald. or one OF the Cliqu'
through him, says of Mr.. Snyder be true
THAT he takes. reads and endorses tn
New York Day Book" we hasten to taxi
back the compliment we paid him Of being
patriot We had understood that Mr.
Schsarb endorsed him. and knowing. from
sconversation with the latter. that he wa
in favor Of sustaining the Government il
Its efforts to conquer the rebels. we took i
for granted that Snyder was sound Unior
man. If we misrcprcsentcd him we arr
sorry for it.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1861-08-29

HWe print in another column to-day
the comments of the Rochester Mercury
spon the speech which @. FL. Reeve ofPly-
Z mouth, delivered at that place two or three
weeks since. Wctbiak the Mercury takes
! the gentleman off in an admirable manner.
especially in the application OF his logic
chat the superior in iatellect Is justified in
enslaviSg the inferior. Bst read the com.
nents. They show mp the ,ranting ticma-
gogue in bis true colors.
-. One good effect of Reeves sPeech At Ro-
chester was the formation Of second vol
z, unfeer company in that county. which
marched through this place last Friday on
!, their way to Lapostc. where they were go
!. ing into Camp under Col. Miller Tx
a,eospsay vas raised psiseipelly by the eff
nforts Of DR.. Golliss. 90 Of the leading
Democrats Of FULTON. who ms been elected
Captain, The company were as fine I
looking body Of men IS we ever saw col
lected together. s.. - ~ -
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1861-08-29

ST. Louis. Aug. %.
Caldwell, who was indicted for treason
at the last term Of the United States Cir
cult Court, was takeh prisoner ON Tuesday
last, in Lewis county. by Col. Woodyard's
Home Guard, while at the head of hun
drcd armed men. lie was turned over by
military authorities into the hands of the
United States Marshal on Saturday. and
lodged in Jail.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1861-08-29

CLEVELAND. Aug. "a.
Detective King of New York. assisted
by U. S.. Deputy Marshal Archer, of Ohio,
arrested Daniel Lowber, of New Orleans,
at Crestline. Ohio. last night. Lowber
acknowledges himself bearer of dispatch.
,s from England to jeff Davis. but pro.
c,.so .~-ce o. . .h.;. contents. The
officers. with their prisoners. IeX,"c MOI
day for Washington, via New York;.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1861-08-29

WAsHIxGroN. Aug. o.

- ,.sx WAsHIvGToS. Aug. %. 8
Tho Navy Department is satisfied with
the abundant proofs which Commander
Porter has presented in rofutation of the
charges against his loyalty, his own affi-
davit showing the alleged secession letter
to his son to DO . forgery. iiueH =.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1861-08-29

HWe have epdeevored heretofore to
speak Of the psesest ''ostensibls" editor Of
the Drnsocraf. Mcdonald, with respect. no.
ping to maintain smicable and courteous
relations with him. personally, but in his
last issue be induigea in some very effen-
Esive scsnsrks concerning us; we shall. there
fore, in future. reeiprocste his favors, in
kind, hoping our rea,lefs will bear in mind
that we did not commence the use Of per.
sonslaies. ned@ sssiTh9 'ts,eael hss I.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1861-08-29
Thrown ont Of the Mails.

BANaoH. Me-. Aug. %.
The extra Bangor Democrat secession
paper. deposited in the post office. has
been stopped by the postmaster. who has
notified the Department. The Democrat
was suppressed by the people week ago.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1861-08-29

r. That noble patriot. Joseph Holt Of
Kentucky, ies response 10 an address from
. Boffslo COMMITTEE euiogizfng him for
his loyalty. in the course Of his reply, used
The following beautiful simile:-ea
II can take no mosd credit to myself foi
loving such Government and land 81
ours. than can the flower of the garden for
lifting its petals to the sun that brightens
and beauties them. and to the dews and
showers by which they are nurtursd and
blessed"
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1861-08-29

Special to the Commercial.

WAsInSGroS. Aug %. 1861.
Adviccs from Kentucky represent that
State as being on the verge Of civil war
The Union mon are ready for whatever: is
sue secession may force 1pon them. ID i
Washington is quiet to-day. ,
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1861-08-29
A Demoerar. Opinion Of Mcdonald.

\ Democrats Opinion Of Mcdonald.
eff this Be true. then WAS IL not q sneak
ing 'inuendo.' q covert attack. beneath the
dignity Of gentleman. and consequently.
beneath that high tone and position which
should characterize an Editor of q pnblie
journal. although but nominally such"
- -
"Heave you ceased to deliver yourself
by sneakins inuendoes, and resorted to
downright misrepresentation? The ina
gination must. indeed, be prolific. that can
-occasiodaIly'' see any thing in either Of
the two 'kerds' Of the alusfrious star. which
would indicate that TREY ensanoted from the
Head or heart IF gentleman.
In two instances (you assert) You have at
tempted 10 act the gentleman. and hare
utterly fadM.. / would not try it again,
for think Your forte is not in that direc-
fiona The fable of certain animal that
donned the lions skin to hide his identity,
but, from the great length Of his ears was
unable to personatc his assumed character
successfully. should be . perpetual warn
p ing to you. He became the laughing stool
of those with whom he would associate
: for assuming character to which nature
Had not adapted him. am satisfied yor
will not try the experiment only coca
siodally'. as the public demand for some
thing. funny may require. '"-Horaee Cor
bin. -. 'aea 800 3
- Poor Mcdonald! According to Mr.
Corbin's statement. and it is presumed b
b does not speak at radon, Mcdonald j
nothing but mere cats paw. base tool
for others. and is besides no gcntlemaa
+ What else can we expect than vitupera
zion and treason from such . source?
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1861-08-29


The Government has commenced fur.
nishing the post offices with the new post
age STAMPS and stamped envelopes, which
will be exchanged for the old ones. Those
who. have any of the old stamps or envel-
ops must exchange them within six days
after the Postmaster gives notice that he
has received . supply Of the new ones. OF
the old opei will become VIZ bless. TIE
Postmaster st this place has not yet re-
eeised . supply Of the new stamps. &C.
When he does he will give the necessary
notice. The object in getting up new
stamps is to preveat the Southcrners from
deriving any benefit from tho supply they
may now have on hand. and which they
/ stole from our Government. -. =
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1861-08-29

CO. Dae assertion in the last Deuocra'
/. in regard ts.the Republican candidate fol
Commissioner" we gro aushosised by that
gentleman to say is = lie.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1861-08-29
RepoEted Federal Defeat in Western
virginia.
('Jyc,yy4rJ. Aup

CISc,SNArr. Aug. q.
e Adviccs from the Kanawha state thai
Col. Tylcr's force were badly defeated By
the rebels under Floyd. early yesterday
morning at SupmerviIIe. We have NO
particulars yet.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1861-08-29
4 Company of Rebel CavaIry Routed.

GALLIrotTs, Ohio, Aug. 70.
Our forces have had another sharp Skin
mish near Hawks Nest with company OF
rebel cavalry. The rebels were routed
with loss of two prisoners and consid-
cradle num Der wounded. 4 large number
threw away their arms in their flight.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1861-08-29

s The department has advices that Com
mander Porter. of the St. Mary's Pacific
Squadron, whose letter showing rebel
sympathies to his father in Virginia, found
its way to Washington. is in irons. accor-
ding to orders. and will. be sent here soon.
= WashinctoN ReeuJlicon. p
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1861-08-29

EH McDosald. Rail Road Pass. or some
other member Of the Clique. is out with an
OF Ter batch Of lies about the bal treatment
OF the paupers. at the County Asylum
A very improbable story is told on the
authority Of petulant old woman. whom
it would be impossible to please. to the ef-
feet that ga woman died there, last winter,
whose hands. arms, feet and ankles were
SO badly frozen that the skin peeled of
while they were dressing her for burial
IL any such circumstance occurred at all
we venture to assert that MIR. Baker was in
no way to blame. The woman, if there is
any grounds at all for the story, was prob
ably insane, aud Mr.. Baker, nor no one
else could prevent her from destroying oil
throwing of her bed covering, and in that
way or some other. getting frosted W.
have not seen Mr.. Baker or had an oppor
tunity to inquire about the truth of the a
bove story, but we have no hesitation in
saying that it is either false. or that the wo
man was unmanagcablc and got frosted by
exposing herself unnecessarily.
Mcdonald. Docket Fee. or some one
else, goes on to say:
"She also confirmed the statement here
toiofe made. that Eliza 1.usk. poor, un
fortunate. senseless orphan, about fourteen
years Of age was whippcd-yes. beaten
most cruelty. and without provocation.-
She made her escape. and has since fount
a living. or death, elsewhere"
No one who knows Mr.. Baker will be
lieve that he whipped any pauper cruelty
or without provocation. If he whippe,
the person named at all. the punishment
was, doubtless, mild. and the provocatioI
great. AIoDonald's own witness toll
Commissioner Morris last winter that sh
was the most vulgar and foul-mouthed fe
male she ever heard talk,-that she no
only used the most obscene and filthy Ian
guage in the presence Of all the inmates
the Asylum. male and female. but exposes
her person also. in sight of all. 1t wa
for conduct such as this. il at ell, that th
Superintendent corrected her slightly. an
no one but vile hypocrites, like Mcdonald
and Docket fee,-who shout for Joy Owe
crueltics the most ficndish inflicted upol
loyal citizens and their wives and daugh
tiers by traitors in the South.-would cen
sure him fos il. They shed crocodile tear
over an imaginary case os cruelty. but ut
ie,ly refuse to contribute one cent to re
lieve the necessities of women and childreI
whose husbands and fathers have gon
forth to fight for the maintenance OF
government that has protected us in al
our rights. Let them howl. The pcopl
understand how hollow arc all their pro
fe ssions.
If the testimony paupcrs is to be ia
ken in one case it cannot be rejected in an
other, we suppose. and we warn McDou
aid and Docket Fee now. that we may
tale unfold, on the authority Of this sam
Eliza Risk. if provoked to do SO by an
more Of thei- lies, which viii not sit S
pleasantly on their stomachs.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1861-08-29
New York, An

Thomas j. Carson and VIM. NJ. Pc
gram OF Baltimore and w. j. Kelly. ar
rested recently at Harrisburg, had come
from South Of the Potomac. and on Kelly
was fonnd 100000 in money in notes Ct
Confederate State Banks. and various bills
of sale dated at Richmond. for pork
Other articles were concealed in pockets on
the inside Of their shirts. q
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1861-08-29
The Tories in Baltimore.
- ~ Wasmxcrox. Aug. %

VI
The State papers hereafter, are not to
publish news which will injure the Gov
eminent. They have done so very freely
heretofore. f.s- a..s- ~.
The secessionists are spending money to
circulate peace arguments in the free
States. Citizens of Baltimore. Of great
wealth are engaged in the business The
New York News and the Day Book derive
assistance from these men. aud their SYM
pathizers in. Southern cities. ..;..
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1861-08-29

a xES -Lippncott's, B'ocd's ana ~ I saassa.h
~ (warrented) Axes, Tor SAFE 2. Ihe = !" T Tn.o''
HaTdvass storeoE 2 ~ LOAN.
The Potter journal. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1857-1872, 1861-11-06
John Qufney Adams on Slavery
and Emancipation as At
feCted by War.

In 1912. tApril ~ John Quincy
Adams made, in the House of Represen-
tatives. speech on apprehended war
with Great Britain and with Mexico.
whereof the following extract will be read
with lively interest:
II said that. as far as could under
stand the resolutions proposed by the
gentleman from Ohio fMr. Giddlnes,
ehere were some Uf them for which was
ready TO vote and some which / must
vote against; and will now tell this
House, my constituents and the world OF
mankind. shaI the resolution against
which | would have voted was that in
which he declares that what are called
the Slave States have the exclusive right
of consultation on the subject of slavery.
For that resolution | Bever would vote /:
because | believe that is not rust aud
does not contain constitutional doctrine
| believe that so long as the Slave States
are able to sustain their institution With
out gning abroad, or calling upon oshe,
parts of The Union to aid them CT act On
the subject, 50 long / Will never consent
to interfere Bus if they come to the
Free States and say to them you must
help us to keep down our slaves, you
must aid us in Al ipsurrecticn aud civil
The Potter journal. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1857-1872, 1861-11-06

the wheel, wrapped in the pilots coat.
with the glass in her hand and her full
length portrait still graces the gallery of
fur arts in Montreal. Many a rough
hand grasped the snowy fingers at part
ing, and many blessing crowned that
noble head.
A magnificent diamond bracelet, bear
ing upon an inside plate the name of the
vessel and date of the occurrence, was
presented to her about week after her
arrival in Quebec, by the passengers who
were on board at the time, while loud
aud triumphant were the praises borne TO
the ears of a fond parent of the noble
conduct of that frail but fearless one who
Lad braved the dangers before which
stout hearts aud strong forms had
quailed.
"And what became Of her afterwards?"
| inquired.
'She married an officer in Quebec, and
her children still live there. One is a
noble boy, or rather man now, and
plows the ocean in one of the noble bat
lie ships Of England"
The Potter journal. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1857-1872, 1861-11-06
THE PILOTS STORY.

Many years ago when | was so snail a
boy as to hardly recollect it now my bro
tler and myself were placed on board one
Of the St. Lawrence river steamers as
cabin boys and waitel>, with view to be.
come pilots when VIC were older. That
was nearl y fifty years ago, aud wheel boats
were not fitted up in the style they are
now, nor were good pilots a thing to be
found every day. We had ruu up and
down several times, when one morning
We stopped at Brookville to take on board
as usual, government pilot to guIdc Us
down the river
Ii was late in the season and we had a
strong wind the night before, leaving TIE
river rough, and ou, usual pilot had hard
work to keep the boat in its proper rack
while 1t brought US into Brookville two
hours later than the usual time The
clouds over he@d still looked cold, and
tae wind blew fresh and strong, when
making all possible haste, we again put
cut OF the harbor and were soou bound
ing on our way. Throughout the morn
ing | had noticed an anxious look on the
captains face, which bespoke his unea
slness about the final termination of our
journey.
We had good many passengers on
board, and although we usually reached
Montreal by four clock in the afternoon,
we should be delayed until six, if not
later. Above ten miles this side Of La
chine, storm of rain commenced, which
rendered it almost impossible TO guide
the boat at all, while the rapids of that
name, the most terrific in the whole river,
were Yet to be passed The pilot was
one of the best en- the route, but man
of passionate temper, with peculiar,
dogged look Between him and the or
binary boat pilot there existed an old
grudge, which once or twice led to blows,
when they came 10 contact with each 9TH
er. That morning, when passing one of
the higher falls, they stood together at
the wheel, when. owing to the strong cur
rent of water, and the almost exhausted
strength of him who guided us all the
night, one spoke of the wheel slipped
from his hands and nearl y caused an ac-
cldent of pretty serious nature. This
annoyed his companion and hard words
passed between them, since which time a
iullen silence had been preserved.
When about two miles above the La.
chine rapids, some of the rigging aloft
gave way and the night pilot mounted the
upper deck with ladder, and attempted
10 make it fast. The wind blew 6ercely,
and while exerting all his strength to stay
the misehlef, he lost his hold and fell, the
ladder coming down directly on the head
OF cur government aid, wounding him
severely. Not pausing to look at the
mischief, he seized the unfortunate man,
and With almost superhuman strength,
The Potter journal. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1857-1872, 1861-11-06
NOVEM B Err.

No sooner had the FIRST frost fallen,
though it be on the FIRST day of Autumn.
than people begin to talk of the Indian
Summer, as if that period were as well
settled and as easily discerneu as the reg
uIar seasons. Having recently CONSULTED
the clerk Uf the weather, we propose to
rost our readers upon this most eharm-
ing period Of the year. Whittier with IA
true poetic instinct has given us COM
plete picture of one Of these Indian Sum
mer DAYS. We see the seeming mist
which is no mist at ALL fer the morning
is as dry as July morning iu drouth-
A soft haze hangs over field and forest,
subduing the radiance of the sun, even at
midday. 1t is this unusual diminished
high. that throws such charm over the
landscape. The clear outline Of objects,
so noticeable IN brilliant Summer day,
Is DO longer visible. and the Imagination
Is called into play, to ell up the defective
vision. The islands that lie slumbering
on the distant sea, or lake, are elevated,
and so seem TO have come nearer to us.
az if they had changed their places in the
night. The trees look taller, and the
hills grow higher, the rocks are magni
fed, aud the distant plain has wider
expanse. The deep luxuriant green Of
Summer has gone, but the landscape
looks far more beautiful than In its rich
est dress. We have the 'dim religious
light" under the open sky, and every oh
ject seems gIori6ed. The feelings very
naturally take the hue of surrounding
objects, and we Look forth upon nature
with a sober quiet enjoyment, perfect
contrast to the rapture with which we
hail the bright skies, and the opening
flowers of Spring. :
Every one must be conscious at tins
season, Of the ssrriBg of some more pow
erful principle within him than mere an
imal life. The spiritual nature is quick
ened, and there is longing after some
thing higher and better than earth can
give. The stiffness that reigns every
where, the suber hues of ,he landscape
the fallIDg leaves, and the bare fields,
are powerful aids to reflection. and the
mind, released from the pressing cares Of
Summer, now falls into genial musing -
This is one reason, probably, why these
days are SO enjoyable. Faculties that
with multitudes are partially suspended
under the pressure of business. are now
called into the highest activity.
These Indian Summer days are TO
beautiful TO come all together, or to las,
long. They begin earliest at the far
North, and follow the retiring Summer to
the far South. The best authorities pnt
them immediately after Sqaaw Winter.
which is the first cold snap that destroys
tender vegetation. This is often accom-.
panied BY fiurrics Of snow and the freez-
ing of the ground as if the real Winter
had commenced This rarely comes be.
fore October even in New England. The
true Indian Summer then begins, and ac-
cording to the calender We must have
uslys of these days before the real Win
The Potter journal. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1857-1872, 1861-11-06

BY JOHN G. WHITTIER.

All night above their rocky bed
They saw the stars march slow
The wild Sierra overhead,
The deserts death below.
The Indian from his lodge of bark,
The grey bear from his den,
Beyond their camp fires wall of dark,
Glared on the mountain men.
Still upward turned, with anxious strain,
Their leaders sleepless eye,
Where Splinters of the mountain chain
Stood black against the sky.
The night wancd slow; at last, glow,
A qleam of sudden fire,
Shot up behind the walls Of snow,
And tipped each icy spire.
up, men T. he cried lyon rocky comb,
To-day, please God, we'll pass,
and look from Winters frozen home
On Summers flowers and grass y
they set their faces to the blast,
They trod tn eternal snow,
and faint, worn, bleeding, hailed at last
The promised land below.
Behind, they saw the storm cloud tossed
By many an icy horn;
Before, warm valleys wood embossed,
And green with vines and corn.
They left the winter at their backs,
To flap his bafiied wing,
And downward, with the cataracts,
Leaped to the lap of Spring.
Strong leader of that mountain band
Another task remains,
To break from S:ayery's desert land
A path to Freedom plains.
The winds are wild, the way is drear,
Yet, flashing through the night,
Lo! icy ridge and rocky spear,
Blaze out in morning light!
Rise up, Fremont! and go before
The Hour must have its Man;
Put on the hunting shirt once more,
And leap in freedoms van