Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1863-01-22
WHOLE NO. 324.

tions purporting on their face to be execu-
ted by the State Of Indiana. From this
decision Mr.. Hall prosecuted writ of err
or to the Cour. of Appeals. but no dscis-
ion thereon has been had.
The indictments against Slower are still
pending. When this forgery was first
made public. Indiana securities were sud.
denly depressed IN the market from ten to
twenty per cent, but soon after rallied to
nearly or quite their former rates.
To avoid all embarrassment in the fu-
tnre, which might arise from The existence
of the forged certificates, l recommend that
the Auditor Of State be authorized to pro.
cure new plate. differing in form. and and
appearance from the old. upon which new
certificates shall be printed. and that the
holders Of all genuine stocks be requested
to surrended them and receive instead cer-
tifcates OF the new impression.
July INTEREST OF STOCKS.
Many Of the Western States. among
them Ohio and Illinois. were making pro-
vision in New York to pay the interest on
their debt in coin. in order to maintain the
credit of their stock. fa.t -f.fl
As the credit of Indiana had received
shock by the development of forgeries Of
her stocks. and as the circulation of many
Of the Free Banks OF Indiana was based
/ upon Indiana stocks. it seemed to me es.
I pecially important that she should take the
same course. in or.ler to assure her credi-
tors and the public that her ability and
disposition To pay her debts were in no
wise disturbed or impaired by this assault
upon her credit. Accordingly instruct
ell Mr.. Harvey, Treasurer Of State. to pro-
vide. it he conll upon reasonable terms,
| the coin with which TO pay the July inter-
est upon our stocks. This he did. upon
the terms and in the manner stated in his
report. The announcement of the purpose
Of the State to pay her interest in coin had
an immediate and salu:ary effect in restor-
ing confidence and bringing back the value
of our stock 10 its former standard. -
At the time [ directed the payment Of
thu July interest in coin the premium on
coin was very small, but has siuce increas-
ell greatly to forbid the like arrange
ment for the January interest. s sy
u COMMON SCHOOLS ns tra
The operations of the common school
system for the past two years have been
qnite successful. The amendments made
to the School Law at the last regular ses-
sion. far as | can learn. have worked
well. and meet with general approval
The repor, Of Prof Miles j. Fletcher. Su-
perintrnlent of Public Instruction for the
year 1861. is laid before you, but the re.
port of the present Superintendent. Samuel
l.. Rngg. for the year 1862. has not been
completed The Rev Samuel K Hoshour
was appointed to fill the vacancy occasion
ell by the death of Mr. Fletcher who held
the Office nntil his successor was duly
elected ani quaiied.
DEATH OF MILES :. FLETCHER.
The death of Miles j. Fletcher was Q
misfortune to the State. Possessed of fins
talents. highly educated. endowed with
every accomplishment that can make q
man attractive in society. with heart full
of the warmest affections and most gener-
ous impulses he united with all these an
in'lomiiable energy Of character that gave
no rest. anil ever pressed him forward in
the path OF duty. His industry was q
marvel. anil the amennt of labor he accom-
plished wonderful. The duties of his Of
flee he discharged. not scantily as task,
but with devotion and pleasure that were
satisfied only with full performance
The canse of education he regarded of the
first Importance. anil the vocation and
calling of the educator the most honor
able AMI lignifel. next to that of the
Christian Minister. The misfortunes of
hi- country deeply afflicted him, and not
withstandimg the delight he took in the
performance of his official duties, and his
untiring devotion to the elucation Of youth,
he wunld have resigned his office and gone
to the field. hal he not been dissuaded by
bis friends. who urged that he could serve
his country better in the position he then
held. He devoted much time. labor and
money to the care of the sick and wounded
soldiers. He visited the hospitals and the
field Of battle to hunt up and minister to
the neglected and the dying. and in carry
ing a woundel nan upon steamboat at
Pittshnrg Landing. shortly after the battle
of Shiloh. suffered bodily injury. from
which most likely he could never have re-
covered. When he was killed he had
started upon another similar mission of
mercy to the army | was standing at his
side at the moment of his DEATH and never
before did have brought home to me the
full force of that passage of Scripture
which declares THAT in the midst of life
we are in death" Had been asked mo-
ment before who. among all the young
men Of Indiana. bale fairest for life of
great usefulness and fame. would have
answered, Miles j. Fletcher. -.
Eeci BENEVOLENT INSTITUTIONS. IT, 80
The reports OF the Boards of Trustees Of
the Asylum for the Blind, Institution for
the Deaf and sDunib and Hospital'for the
Insane. are herewith aubmitte,l. The msu-
agement of these institutions for the past
two years has been cmincntly successful
and satisfactory The eSnperintchdenfs
have displayed ability and fidelity. rs we'll
rs the subordinate officers and teachers.
and commend the report, to your especi-
al consideration. and the Institutions to
your fostering care and attention. s nef
f'p4i PRISONS NORTH AND SOUTH.
Atthe regular session of the Legislature
in 1861. the sum Of $4,000 was sppro-
priated for the purchase Of materials and
,construrfion Of the Northern P,Ssoo locs