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Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1863-03-19
The Indiana Legislature.

A more turbulent and violent body OF
men. than the majority comprising the In
diana Legislature. never convened in any
State. Impatient of restraint. they pro-
posed measures in violation of tho Con.
stitution Of the State. for the sole purpose
Of getting the power into their hands. and
rendering it an agency for the future sue
cess of ,heir party. They were not ami
mated by single patriotic impulse. II
was party. party. continually, and one
may search in vain through the legislation
made or prepared by this majority, for .
single expression by speech or resolution,
with their country and those intrusted
with its preservation. There was one con-
timed and prolonged howl about the Ad-
ministrstions, State and National. though
every Butternut rascal knew that tho af-
fairs Of Indiana have never been more ably
and wisely managed than under the Ad-
ministration OF Governor Morton. II, in
future days. these disorganizers are not
ashamed Of their action. and do not seek
to escape the odium attaching to their
conduct. they will he lost to all sense of
shame. as they now seem oblivious Of all
the obligations Of patriotism. 1t is mat
ter Of congratulation that the Legislature
has adjourned 1t has left no record-as
far. at least. as the majority is concerned
that is not disgracelul, and could have
continued in existence only to multiply
mischief and increase its infamy.-Com-
n,ercial.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1863-03-19

oaths. the death penalty denounced against
all who might prove loose moutbel. the
bitterness to the Gov
crnment and the avowed sympathy with
the rebellion. mean something. They
mean peace or war. They are the signs
and PREPARATIONS for war, for bloody civil
strife. Itis not thus that the friends Of
peace are wont to demean themselves.
Men OF lnsiana be ye not deceived. anc
lie not supinely on your backs until you
are bound hand and foot by this fatal foo.
And to the leaders of the Democratic par
ty we would say the time has como for
them to take position. You will not long
be permitted to occupy an assumed neu-
trail ground between tho Government on
the one hand and the Knights and the re-
bellion on the other. If you do not intend
to be held responsible as knights, you
must separate from them. 6erounce them
as public enemies, and wash your hands
OF oil completely in their designs. Le,
every man institute self-examination,
and determine upon which side he will
stand-whether for his country or against
it. and if for his country let him prepare
to maintain it. if needs be. with his life.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1863-03-19

from sl,c Houston Telegraph

From thc ilOustOE icicSfApufJ
We have been permitted by the Cover
nor 10 look over the official accounts OF
the discovery of fhs secret Abolition or
ganixatiJn in Northern Texas. and the
anick Justice meted out to traitors.
The Organization appears to be ono OF
recent date? II pnrperts 10 have been
started 10 the North, and to embraces num-
bcrs of the Northern army in Its fold. IL
also urports to extend to at least several
companies of the organized militia OF Nor
tnsrn Texas. How far it extends in that
direction we are not prepared to say. The
bulk of its membership in Texas is in
Cook, Wise. Denton, Grayson. and other
counties. 1t also reaches down so Austin.
Its first pretended object is to rssis. con.
scription. Its chief object is to keep mp q
spy system for the Northern army! 1t
has grip. sign. and password. In case
a member divulges. he is to be huntel to
the ends of the earth. In case Of . draft
of the militia to meet Northern invasion.
the members are to 60 along and desert
when the battle comes on. The testimony
ELECTED also points to an invasion OF lex
rs from Kansas. Ii refers moreover to
concurrent invasion by way of Galveston.
and that both armies are 20 meet in Austin.
Tho organization has been found to sx-
tend to oil classes Of ths community. clsr-
gymen. professional men. farmers. etc
Among the number. we are panied to find
the name of DR.. r. L. Lively. of Sherman.
q member of the Masonic Grani Lodge of
this State. and heretofore most highly ss-
teemed. having enjoyed some Of the high
est Offices in that body. The whole sub
stance and machinery of the organization
has been discovered. A jury OF twelve
men are impannelled in each county. and
the guilty parties are brought before it and
evidence taken. 1t is in every case so
conclusive that there Is no getting around
il. Several Of s5s guilty have. after con.
demnation. made full confession. and while
under the gallows declared that they de-
served death. In Gainesville twenty
have been hung. Trials are now going on
in all the counties. The testimony goes
10 show that most of the initiated have
joined the society since the 18th of Sep
tember.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1863-03-19

Circle, the enemies Of the people whose
persons and property they were appointed
to guard. Prominent among all these
enormitics which disgrace the weakest and
most wicked Legislature ever assembled
il was attempted to lull tho Uuion mcm-
bers into security. and procure the pass
age Of partisan and revolutionary meas
uses. Assurances were given by Deading
members. that no attempt would be made
to pass the military bill; thatit had been
defeated in the Democratic caucus. and
would be referred to the Judiciary Com
mit,ee. wherc it would sleep "the sleep Of
DEATH" ~ 3s fa 81.
Suddenly il was brought forward ont of
It's order. was engrossed by a strict party
vote. and the attempt was made by coup
d'eiat to drive il through the House. The
mask fell off. the conspiracy stood reveal
ed. aad the duplicity Of the principal act
ors laid bare. To prevent the consumma-
tion of the crime tho Union men Of the
House withdrew. when the chief conspira
tors. bafiled in their scheme. avowcd their
design. and declared that no business
shonld be dons-no ether measure Of leg
islation taken mp. until the infamous bill
had been forced through. Mr.. Cass in de-
bate Afterwards declared that the minority
would not come btck unless the bill was
Withdrawn. Many voices cried out in
answer. at will not be withdrawn" Mr..
Priest declared that they had taken ceun-
sci upon the Military bill; that it was con-
stitutional and would be passed before any
other measure. Mr. Niblack declared that
they had no compromise to make, and
that the Military bill would not be with
drawn. Mr. Packard declared that they
had no c,mpromise to make. and that the
measure upon which the minority had
withdrawn should take precedence Of oil
others. By tho bold stand taken by the
Union men Of the House. the horrors of
civil war have been averted-a vile con
spiracy against the Constitution and gov
srnment Of the State has been bsffled. for
which they deserve the most hearty thanks
of all loyal and patriotic men.-Ind. Jour.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1863-03-19
A Generous Donation.

Tho follow ing letter from Hon. Schuy-
Ter Colfsx enclosed draft on the. Assist
ant Treasurer of the United States at New
York. for S629 "a. which we are request.
ed to hand over to the commission for the
relief of sick and wounded Indiana soldiers
The money is Mr.. Colfax.s mileage for
the last session of Congress. We may
premise that the letter was not intended
for publication. but we prefer to publish
it as the best way of informing the publ ic
of the nature of this noble gift Of one OF
our no blest and truest men:
House Of Representatives,
Washington City, March 4.
FRIEND SULcRovE: Will you obligs me
by handing the enclosed check for S629
"a to tho Indiana Commission for the ben
eft of our sick and wounded soldiers. /,
is the mileage voted to me for the third
session Of the 37th Congress. which closes
to-day. and which 1 prefer they should
have. Yours truly,
SCHUYLER CoLFAx.
We shall institute no invidious eompar.
ison between the conduct OF Mr.. Colfax
in donating so large sum to so benifcent
an object. and of those who pocket their s,
for it is not necessary to an appreciation
Of this generosity that it should be consid.
ed in any other relation than that which i,
bears to his uniform libcrality to all good
enterprises and his unvarying devotion to
every patriotic duty. 1t would be but q
poor comment on bis public career If, af.
ter SO many years Of honorable effort and
gratifying success. it were n ecessary to tell
the public that such an act was no excep.
tional or extraordinary thing Hc ha.
stamped his character too deeply on the
history of the State and nation, during the
eventful period Of his public service. to al.
low anything but malice or envy to misin.
terpret it. What he has done in this do.
nation is only what he has always done
when any proper object required it. In
the name of the thousands OF Hoosiers
who are enduring more than the sufferings
of the battle field; to whose sick hearts the
comforts this donation will provide will
send Joy and health. we thank him, as they
will thank him.-Lnd. Jour-
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1863-03-19
Col. Darlington on Secret Political
Societies.
GENERAL ORDER NO. 13.
HEADQUARTERS, STATE OF ISDIAyA.)
r,-,.x- Nf---l q tOcO

HEADQUARTERS, STATE OF ISDIANA.l
ISprANAPoLrs. March 8. 1868.
Secret societies, banded together by
trsasonabls oaths, exist in Indiana, and
have spread their venom among soldiers
as well as citizens. I know the oaths. l
know the leaders. Such societies are here
by denounced as public enemies. to be
dealt with, in the case Of soldiers, to the
extreme of martial law. and in the case of
citizens to the extent of civil law.
l warn soldiers against their influence
l call upon all good citizens to face them
down. That which assumes to direct
public action. and to control the will
Of the soldiers, yet hides itself BY
night. and dare not disclose its hand BY
day. is hostile to the very life and spirit of
free institutions, and must be rooted out.
All pretences that these societies are de-
signed to prevent illegal arrests or to
arm against other armed societies, are
mers excuses. No citizen who obcys the
laws and faithfully maintains his country's
flag and his country's honor, necd look in
vain to his country for protection and
vindication Of every right To look else
where is of itself disloyal and disgraccful.
On the other hand, the Government has
no arms for any secret order. and will on
ly ISSUE them to those whose business is
to maintain her flag. There is no founda-
ton in current rumors to the contrary. 1t
is time that such mischievous stories were
suppressed or that those who repeat them
should report the facts at headquarters for
examination and ths.necessary action.
Resistance to the arrest of deserters is
one form in which these societies operate.
Bot for every deserter shielded some other
man must take his place. There are ab-
sentees from the army nearly or quite suf-
ticient to bring this war to o successful is-
sue. Why will citizens thus sympathize
with those who have committed crime.
which even among heathen has been deem
ed most odious! No loyal. rejecting
man will do it. But the guilty must suf-
fer the penalty.
g Patiently and calmly I have watched
these movements. have known men of
seeming rsspectability to visit these lodges.
hoped that = few bad men alone partici-
pated. Now know that we'll disposed
people in the country have been brought
into the meshes of the scheme. and al.
ready the Morgan county cases have bro't
conviction aud punishment. ei &,
Soldiers. avoid the snare. Il is more
fatal 10 you than the bullet. Il stfikss ct
your honor, which is dearer than life.
Citizens do not peremit false men to
bring Won To ltakS oafhs that knovw an
other bond ofunion than your country. and
Jour whole country. Rise. above ell obi.
cations. save those - citizens of ths Great
Republic. and you shall soon be again >
united people and practical. permanent
peace shall Be tho result Of the vigorous
prosecution Of tho var. and the triumph
OF Jour arms sofu fas ss.ss- 'ssle -
HExpy D. CAaaisGros,
: Col. 18th U. s. infantry. Com. Post.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1863-03-19

We hear almost hourly OF persons who
threaten TO resist the enforcement of the
CONSUMPTION act--who are circulating the
lie that this law makes the war ..pocr
mans war"-who are joining secret socie.
ties and taking obligations. for the resist
ance Of the draft. All such persons sho d
know that the conscription law contains O
very large exemption clause-that it ex-
emp,s .'the only son liable to military du-
ty Of a widow. dependent upon his labor
for support; the only son of an aged or in
firm parents, subject to draft. the father,
or if he be dead. tho mother may elect
which son shall be exempt; the only broth
er of children not twelve ears old. having
neither father nor mother. dependent upon
his labor for support; where there are faith
er and son in the same family and house
hold. and two of them arc in the military
service of the United States, as noncommis-
stoned officers. musicians or privaies, the
residue of such family. not exceeding two
shall be exempt. z ''i1A''
This is the exact language Of the law
strange Language. it must be confessed,
for law which xas intended to oppress
the poor ard make this q ''poor mans
war" sidt oac e"I ga ..et sll
But there is still another very compre-
hensive exemption clause. Any citizen
with very little trouble can avail himself of
its provisions. at q trifling cost Of time
and money. We hear that con onsiderable
number of gentlemen. all of whom have
beea most violently opposed to the enlist
ment Of negroes to fight traitors-who
have denounced the government in choi-
cest billingsgate. for sndeavoring to free
the slaves Of armed rebels-are preparing
TO take advantage Of the clause referred to.
The initiatory steps are generally taken
in back offices. out -of-the-w way, secret pla-
ces-at night-with oAths. forms. grips.
ceremonies, signs, passwords. Their alao-
rity in the business does more credit to
their zeal than their Judgment. Many of
them will undoubtedly succeed in placing
themselves withinths scope of that exemp-
ton clause referred 70, which reads - fol-
lows. to- wit: .ntu "a t.s,.-
"PRovfDED. HOWEVER. THAT
NO PERSON WHO HAS BEENCON-
VICTEDf OF ANY FELONY SHALL
BE ENROLLED OR PERMITTED TO
SERVE IN SAID FORCE" z Sre"s
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1863-03-19

From the San Antonio Herald, Nov 49,
There are no doubt. individuals scatter.
ed over various portions Of Western and
Northern Texas. who have long iniulged
the hope thst the Yankees we're Just upon
the point of invading she State. dispensing
the rebels; and taking the poor. downtrod-
den Cnioni.ts under their protection
This unhappy class of our citizens may be
distinguished by their lugubrious counte-
nances. never relieved 6y smile except xhen
nrws arrives Of some disoster 10 the Con-
federate cause. Upon such occasions their
pleasure is SO intense that it is impossible
to conceal it. The most extrayagant re-
ports of Federal victories are received by
them as indisputable facts. while Confed-
crate successes require to be dozen times
confirmed before they are Gems idered wor-
thy of the least attention. The greatest
dslusiop under which such persons labor.
is the belief that their real sentiments ara
not known. Never was there o greater
They are knoscn and uN be re-
n,en,5ered. Their numbers rere small at
f,st. and they are becoming erery day hss.
In the mounfains near Fort Clark, and
along the Rio Grande. their bones are
bleaching tn the sun. and in the counties of
Wise and Denton, Msir bodies are suspend
ed by scores from BACK jacks. They scers
warned in time 10 leare the country; and
choosing TO remain and rely for projections
upon the enemy icith rhom their Gorern-
ment is at ,car, they must expect TO take The
eonseq aenees of their choice. No Govern
nent in time of war will tolerate treason;
and no man who is . traitor at heart
should expect favors from the people of
with which he has no sympa.
thy. and in the overthrow Of which hc
would rejoice.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1863-03-19
Where is 1t to End7

The news comes up from every part Of
the State says tho Indiana Journal of the
18th. that the knights OF the Golden Cir
Gle are supplying themselves with arms
Immense quantities of revolvers and bowie
knives are daily shipped from this city.
Cincinnati and other places into different
parts of this State. They arc sent into
country noighborhoods in lots of from ten
to one hundred. showing that companies
and societies are all being armed At once.
The existence Of the knights of the Col
den Circle in our midst. having been re-
peatedly established in judicial proceed
Ings in the Circuit Court Of the United
States. sud o number Of members Of the
Order having been CONVICTED and subject-
ed to punishment, is no longer an open
question. 1t is an organized conspiracy
against the Government Of the United
States. a pnblic enemy. recognised trait
orous foe in our midst. and 10 rapidly arm
ing and putting on tho form and substance
of military organization. 1t is the vi
tai and working part of the Democratic
party; the living. restless brood Of poison
Gus serpents impatiently awaiting the hour
to strike the Government; in tho meantime
hiding their hateful sresis beneath the
crust of party once honored and patriot
ic. The leaders OF that party associated
with these reptiles not only understand
their movements but direct them. urge
them forward in their devilish work, deny
for them. lie for them. and labor for their
protection: but If interrogated on the sub
ject say that they do not belong to any
secret political society. n,ver intend to.
and affect to doubt the existence or ,pur-
pose Of the Knights. This course will not
long avail. they are the guilty men, and
will be so held before the world, The
traitors who do their reasonable work in
secret are com mParatiyely innocent TO the
men who direct their operations, enjoy the
benefits. and who. so to speak. receive the
stolen goods, while technically keeping
without the limits Of the vile conspiracy.
We say again this course will not avail.
It must not, as the public will surely place
the responsibility where it belongs. and
artfnl dsmagogues. who foment treason
and civil war, cannot affect the character
Of peacea5ls and loyal citizens. and have
the claim respected. -
The people Of the State must understand
what Is going on and preparefor It; to re-
main inactivs while TREASON is srming in
our midst is to. repeat the story Of Fort
Susater with like result. Major Anderson
was required to bold still. while Beaure-
gard completed his batteries and made am
pie preparations to batter down the " alls
Of the fortress. 49, "a snss,
The vast expenditure Of money for arms,
the restless activity Of large bodies OF men.
she 'HHidnighs ssssmblsgssi the fearful
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1863-03-19
The $500 Exemption Clause.

We take tho following from the Chica.
SO Daily Post. Democratic war journal.
Of Feb. 28th:
The allegation Of tho Psoria Mail. that
the conscription law compels only poor
men to enter the army. is ridiculous. IL
will be seen BY reading the clanss in rsla-
ton to substitutes. that the fine prcviisd
for exemption 10 not fixed at any psrticu-
lar sum. but il shall not excesd three hun.
drsd dollars. The dra.tsd man is allowed
to procure his own substitute. at any price
he may agree upon. or. II he prefers the
Government will provide for him at q
price not to exceed $500. Did not the
law contain this limitation. the price of
substitutes would. in al probability range
much higher than $500. The rich, being
able to pay woald bid high. while the poor
would be unsblsto pay the price to which
ovsrbidding would raise Che substitute
market. Thus. .instead Of being sn Oh
pressive provision. the $500 restriction i
actually for tho benefit Of the poorer class
81. anA tiki 81 -s4a -
The provision under which the Govern
ment undertakes 10 furnish substitutes for
sum not to exceed $500 is IN feet one of
the best- features Of tho -biil. IL is ber-
Eowed from the French system. the moss
perfect IN detail and most rquiia able in op-
Grafton of any in tho world. but in
France the fine for exemption is consider
able higher than that which i named ~
the maximum in the bill which has passed
our Congress. sas e
: This bill may noe be the best one that
could have been devised: but the SYSTEM is
the correct one. and also tho Democratic
one. 1t ought to have been adopted st
the beginning Of the war. Cowards wo'l
have had 60 take their chances with brave
men. and it is quite probable. indeed, that
some q he former would At this time b
serving the country IN the ranks Of the ar
my. instead Of trying. - they BOW seem
10 b.. 20 escape such ssrvies By sxcitiag
epposition sad reaissancs 10 The Law.
There b anothdr claus in fhs act which
nay - of intsssst to such psrsoss. II
they srs too eowssdiy - fight snd too
'nesn to pay. sksy csn avoid both by COM
nitsing some acs whick wiiI ssud tbsn .
10 psnitsntisy; plsss which may cut
'hem lead abe puhlic1 bsttsx,
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1863-03-19

F. WAsurxorox. March 1.-THE follow
ing was issued to day:
BY THE PRESIDENT or THE UNITED STATES
FRocLANATIoS RRsPEcIISo SOLDIERS AB-
SENT WITHOUT LEAVE.
- ExEcUrIvE MANSION. March 10. 5
In pursuance of the 26th section of an
act OF Congress. entitled "An act for en-
rolling and calling out the national for
ecs," approved on the 81 Of March. 1863.
]. Abraham Lincoln. President and Com
manderin Chief Of the army sAd navy Of
the United States. do hereby order and
command that all soldiers enlisted OF draft
el into the service Of the United States,
now absent from their regiments without
leave, who shall. on or before the first Of
April. 1863. report themselves at any rem
devious designated by the general orders
of the Wsr Department No. So, may be
restored to their respective regiments with
out punishment. except the forfeiture OF
pay and allowances during their absence.
and oil who do rot return within the time
ters and punished as the law provides.
And whereas evil disposed and disloyal
persons, at sundry places. have enticsl
and procured soldiers to desert and absent
themselves from their regiments. thereby
weakening the strenth of the armies. and
prolongins the war. and giving aid and
comfort to the enemy. and cruelty expo
sing the gallant and faithful sol liers re-
naming in the ranks to increased hard
ships and dangers. l DO. therefore call up.
on all patriotic and faithful citizens to op.
pose and resist the aforementioned danger.
Gus and reasonable crimes. and aid in re.
storing to their regiments ell soldiers ab.
sent without leave, and to assist in the ex
ecution of the act of Congress for enrolling
and calling out the national forces and fol
other purposes. and to support the proper
authorities in the prosecution and punish.
ment Of offenders against said act. and in
suppressing the insurrecting and rebellion
In testimony whereof. / have hereunte
set my hand. Done at the city Of Wash
ington. this 10th day of march. A. d
1868, and Of the independence Of the Uni
ted States the S7th.
(SiSned ABRAHAM LINCOLN.
By the President:
EDwIS 81. STANTON, Secretary of War.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1863-03-19

Every Democrrtic paper in the State ol
New York repudiates the doctrines of Ben.
Wood. vallsndigham. and The Chicago
T'mes. and endorses Seymour. Van Butsn.
and Brady. They .reprdiats everything
looking. however -rsmotely to. . separa-
tion Of the States. and AL insist that the
Democrstie party shall .be true to its great
maintainance and preserve
tion ofthe American Union. Shall The
Democracy Of Illinois separate from their
bretbren; Of The East sad bscome the cd
vocates Of disunion, national ruin and
individual beggary!-CAi Post.