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Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1864-11-24
How Petroleum is Formed.
The Pittsburg Chronicle, speculating

The Pittsburg Chronicle. speculating on
the formation ofpetroleum. says:
We may set it down as an axiom that
nature is not only capable of producing
now all articles that she has ever produ-
ced, but that she is and will ccntiuue to
produce them until she substitutes some
thing better. Perhaps our meaning will
be better understood by applying it to a
single article. Suppose. for instance, we
take the one in which we all have so deep
an neutrality-suspicious.. This Is known to
be a hydro-carbon. composed OF two
gases. These gases are primary elements.
indestructible and exhaustlcss in qnanti-
ty. One OF them-hy,lrog.n--is a constit-
uent Of water, and of course. is as mex
haustible as the ocean. The other is
constituent in all vegetable forms and in
many of our rocks. One hundred pounds
Of limestone. when burned, will weigh but
sixty pounds. The part driven off by
bnrning is carbonic acii. Underl, ing the
"Oil Rock" is stratum of limestone. of
unknown thickness. but known to be up
wards of one thousand feet in j. pth. The
water falling on the surface and pereola-
ting thro' the porous sandstone tha,
uuderlies the oil rock becomes charged
with salt. potash. saltpetre. and other
chemical ingredients and finally reaches
the limestone rock and decomposes 1.-THE
carbon in the rock and the hydrogen of
tho water uniting to form oil. while the
oxygen is set free to ascend to the atmos-
phere or unite with minerals and form
oxydes. The reverse OF this process is
seen in burning the oil in lamp-the
oxygen in the atmosphere uniting with the
carbon in the oil. forming carbonic acid.
and with the hydrogen forming water
thus completing the circle. The question
is frequently asked. when will the oil be-
come exhausted? We may answer, when
the ocean is, and not before.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1864-11-24
[ WHOLE NO. 42O.
Bounty Jumpers Dress Parade.

General Carrington's battalion of
bounty jumpers was paraled through the
streets Yesterday. and then sent to the
front. The battalion made an imposins
display. First came herculean nipger
ringing a bell, Then about twenty agents.
handcuifed and tied two and two to a long
chain, with large green placards. Agents
for Bounty Jumpers" on their backs.
Then followed the agile rank and file mem
bers of the bsttallion. in two ranks, each
labelled Bounty Jumper" On each side
marched row of guards, with fixed bayo-
nets, while The baad OF the V. II. c.,
playing the Rogue's March, brought up
the rear. Such another collection of
villainous mugs" we have not seen for a
long time. Large crowds thronaed the
sidewalks while the scoundrelly cortege
was passing. and seemed to enjoy the
procession amazingly, while the Jumpers
aud their agents did not seem to appre-
clate the joke. Some of them looked def
ant. while others wore a hang-dog. sheep
lsh look. The ponderous Ethiopian in
front, who rang out such doeful chime
with his bell, was in some way identified
with the association as clothing broker
furnishing the jumpers with citizens cloth
ing.--ISd. J3urnal.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1864-11-24
The Presidents L1st Sterr.

The following. is reported as tbs
presidents last story"
In dsmissing party of the hungry
place seekers who had often wearied him
and finally exhausted his patience, Mr..
Lincoln said they reminded him of the
story Of the schoolmaster who told one of
his puplis to read tie 81 chapter of Daniel.
The boy began. but when he came to the
names Of Shadrack. Mcsheck and Abedue-
60, he stumbled. The master required
him to proceed. He tried again and failed.
Pedagogue then tried hogging. but no 60.
Relenting, the master told the boy he
might read the preceding chapter and let
the present one GO. The boy frightened
mp and took held with will. He got on
famously until he reached the last verse,
when pauSing, look of CONSERVATION
overcame his countenance, and he dropped
the book exclaiming in doeful voice:
"Why. here are them three rascalIy fell.
lows agaiDl'' The trio sloped. and some
of their friends say il was a fair hit.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1864-11-24

astic tone, which had distinguished him in
former times.
a trifie; how mach do you want re-
turned Ben promptly.
10 tell you the truth, | am bang up.
L have got note of four hundred to pay,
and | have not yet raised the first dollar
towards it.
'You are late; it is half past one uow,'
replied Ben, consulting his watch.
Ben, l am in tight place. said Joe,
in low, solemn tone.
Indeed! | am sorry to hear it, and
Ben's face wore an expression Of sincere
sympathy. Nothing serious, l hope?'
i am afraid So
What can do for your AMI the young
merchant took down his check book, and
examined the state of his hank account
Il can give you check for three hund.
red, if that viii do you any good contin-
tinued he taking up the pen to fill oft the
blank
Thank yon, Ben; you are very kind,
but | don't know as ought to take it,
Not take it! Why not?'
'If should pay this note, there is hard
ly possibility that | could get through
the month";
so bad as that? 'Pon my soul, am
sorry 10 hear it.
Smith and Jones advise me to make an
assignment
How does it haTpon9 I thought you
were doing wel?'
Business has been very dull for the last
six months. Haven't you found it SOP
We'll, no; it has been driving with me. ,
Joe knew it had: indeed, his present WIS.,
it was not to borrow money. but to pre-
pare his fiiend for the smash, which was
now unavoidable
My sales have been light continued
he; i can't account for it,.
Il can: look here Joe
Ben took down his ledger, and pointed
to the account charges where the sums
paid for advertising had been entered. -
On slip OF paper lie footed them up.
Five hnndred and sixty five dollars for
advertising. Joe! That's what did the Ju-
sineSs.'
Joe was astonishrd. 1t was quite as
much as lie had paid for fine things for his
house, and for parties and the opera; but
the investment had been far more profita-
BILE, inasniuch as. taken in connection with
his careful management of his business and
his economical manner Of living. it had
laid the foundation OF his future fortune
Ii had given him good start in business
and good beginning is half the battle.
joe Weston failed, and pal only twen-
ty cents on dollar. His fine furniture
was all sold, and lie Vas obliged to board
out But in his extremity Ben was his
true friend. He received him into his
house, and when his business was settled
up took him into partnership.
The firm is now one of the most respec-
table AMI prosperous in the city. Joe.
ever since he was bang up, believes in ad-
verti>ing, and any one that orens any OF
the city papers cannot fail to notice the
conspicuous advertisement Of Weston l.
90
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1864-11-24
The Motion of B0mbshells.

AT night we can see the path through all
its journey, lighted as it is by the burning
fuse. When tho range is two miles, the
track Of a shell from a mortar describes
very near half the area of a circle. On
leaving the mortar it gracefully moves on,
climbing up into the heavens till it is
nearly or quite mile above the earth, and
then it glides and for moment, apparent
ly in horizontal line; but you quickly see
that the little fiery orb is describing the
other segment Of the circle A shell from
a Parrot rifle gun in going two and half
miles, deviates from straight lins not
quite as much as shell from o mortsr.-
But in passing over this space considerable
time is required. The report travels much
faster than the shot. A shell from . mor-
tar will make distance of two miles in
about thirty seconds. and from a Parrott
gun about half that time. The fash at
night, and the white smoke by day, indi-
cate the moment of discharge, and fifteen
or twenty seconds give time to find COW
er. in a-splinter proof, behind a trench, or
something else.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1864-11-24
The Re5al Pike and His Wife.

\ letter from Little Rock, Arkansas,
October l4tE, says:
The home Of this famous rebel and or.
.ganizer and leader of Indian regiments.
still stands in this place striking monu-
ment OF the folly and downfall of its own
er 1t is nCminally occupied by Mrs.
Pike, who, though now quite aged, still
clihgs TO it alone and in its desolation. to
preserve it from the clutches of Federal
confiscation. In its best estate the bouse
was one of superb appointments externally
ard internally, finished and furnished with.
out stint or expense. 1t is now disorder
ed and desolate; and the noble private Ii
brary OF at least seven thousand volumes
has all been carried away. except some
Struggling volumes in foreign tongues,
which the rnde relie hunters coald NOT
read and left behind; nearly all the splend-
Id collection OF eDgravings have disappear
ed, and line organ, piano and harp have
been spared the same fate only from their
ponderousness. Mrs. Pike is a woman of
intense rebel proclivities. and has felt all
the accumulated humiliations and defeats
oi her cherished cause almost as so manv
personal sffiiriions. Her reason has fast
been losing its supremacy, and she wanders
vacantly about amidst the dreary wreck.
seeming scarcely to notice ANYTHING that
passes around her. Not many mornings
ngo, she was found by those early in the
streets. running frantically about at day.
light en- deshadihe. endeavorins to rally
the neighbors to resist an internal plot,
which, she said. General Steele was con-
cocting. to ma>saeree the whole city; and
was even then wetting large knife to exc
cute. She will soon be sent through the
lines. 10y flag of truce, to her husband, at
Washington, in this state. This gifted
ana erratic man is described by an officer
who once met him face to face in despsr-
ate cavalry charge, as a person of COM
manding dignity and force. He has q fine
muscular frame, the voice of Q Sisntor,
and wears his hair at great length, reaching
down to his waist He sits his horse cava-
lierly. dashes over fences and bitches with
a magnificent contemp', and as he rode at
the head of his column, his long hair
streaming in the wind. and his powerful
voice urging them on to the charge, it is
little to be wondered at that the supersti-
tious imaginations of the Indians regarded
him as an oracle and sort of demigod.-
1t is easy to divine the source of the al
most absolute power which he is said to
have exercised among them.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1864-11-24
CHAPTER III.

Another year had passed away in the
business experience OF the yonng mere han:s
The books had been balanced, and the re-
suits stood in bl,ck and white before
them.
Ben had followed up his system of al
vertising through the year. He had ex-
pended large sums, but had made the out
lay with judgment and discretion.
The result exceeded his most sanguinC
expectations. His store was crowded with
customers; with genuine bona file custo-
mcrs. and with but small proportion o.
galders and fancy shoI pers. The news
papers had borne to the best families in tho
city and country full descriptions of his
stock. His hame was as familiar as
.'houSeho!d words" in the dwellings Of the
rich and poor, OF the farmer, the mechanic
and the laborer.
! Truly the harvest was abundant, aud
Ben ribbed his hands with delight as he
cast his eyes over the figures which con-
vcyei to him the pleasing results of his
years operations. He had the means no,
only of clearing himself of debt, but also
of gratifying his wife by giving her all The
new furniture she required, besides hand
some surplus with which 10 increase hi,
business.
The new furniture was bought and sci
up; every debt was discharged, and the i'm
porters and jobbers were eager to give him
unlimited credit.
One day, while he was ruminating upon
this pleasant state Of things. Joe Weston
entered the store. Foi some months past,
the intercourse between the young mer:
chants had not been rs cordial as former
ly. Joe's nice things had rather "set him
up;" some of the upper ten had conde-
scended to visit him; and he had attended
the .Almack' parties with his wife.
He was getting ahead fast in his own es-
timation, and cherished a supreme con-
tempt Tor the slow motion Of his FRIEND
But when in the mi'ldle of the year, he
found himself running down hill and dis
covered that Ben's store was crowded with
shoppers, while his own was empty, a feel
ing of envy took possession of him. Ben
must be undcrselliDg, he concluded, and
sooner or later the consequences would ap-
pear.
The prosperous merchant could not but
notice the sad and detected mien of his
friend, as he entered the store.
How are you, Joe? You are almost a
stranger. lately. Where do you keep
yonrsclf?' said Ben.
Business, Ben; businessr replied Joe,
demurely.
Good! Business before pleasure
Anything over to-day?' asked Joe; but
the query was not put in that buoyans, ell
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1864-11-24
Honor to the Deserving.

Indiana was BY common consent -rcgsr-
ded as the pivotal State in the elections of
this year. OF the States which voted in
October, she was regarded as the only one
doubtful. and from her geographical posi-
ton and the character of the opposition
within her borders, the result of her vote
was looked to with intense anxiety
throughout the country. The defeat of
Governor Morton would have made the
Sons of Liberty power in the land, and
would have revived again, the dream of a
Northwestern Confederacy; but the tri-
umphant election Of the whole Union tick
ct in Indiana, was taken as an expression
and forerunner of the result in all the
States of the Northwest, and since then
the result of the Presidential contest was
a foregone conclusion.
Indiana was carried gloriously-carried
for the Union--carried Tor MIR. Lincoln
carried for our matchless army, and for
the preservation Of the Government In its
integrity: but it was carried by the m ost
thorough and energetic efforts ever given
TO political canvass.
When all loyal men have done SO
much. it seems almost invidious to give
special credit to any; but we must be
permitted to say, that none deserve more
commentator than Jacob L. Wright,
Chairman of the Union State Central
Committee, and j. G. Burnett, its efficient
and industrious Secretary. The labors of
these gentlemen bave been arduous and
untiring. and have resulted as they
deserved. in success. Nor should we for
get, in this connection, our faithful fellow
citizen, James Sulgrove. Treasurer OF the
Committee. He kept its accounts and
finances in good condition. and paid every
bill against the Committee. before the
Saturday night after the election. The
State Central Committee has been o work
ing. active body. and deserves the thanks
of all the Union men Of Indisna.--Ind
Jour.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1864-11-24
OuApfCR LII.

Business pro. .perei with the young men
BY prudent and careful Management. each
had not only made living. but had been
able to pay a small portion of the NOR,
gage on the stock, at the end OF the frs,
year.
Joseph had the advantage Of his friend
in possessing a better location, and though
his rent was someH hat higher. the differ
ence was more than compensated by the
increased facilities it afforded him. The
prospect was decidedly bright for him.
If his business increased as it had done,
he would clear himself Of debt in another
year.
Under this encouraging aspect he ven-
tured to expend hundred dollars in ad-
ditions to bis furniture. which his wife in
sisted was absolutely necessary for their
comfort and happiness. The house had
been furnished altogether too plain for
this progressive age. in her estimation -
She was behind some Of her friends. who.
she was sure, were doing no better than
her husband.
Joseph was a little obstinate at first
but then there was something so decidedly
comfortable in a set of'stnlIel chairs and
lounge, that he did not hold out in his op-
position He was doing well and the ex-
penditure would not seriously embarlass
him.
With a nice, new Brussels carpet and
the new furniture, Mrs. Weston's little
parlor looked exceedingly pleasant and
comfortable. Besides. it looked as though
her husband was prospering in his bust
ness.
1t was SO very nice that the young wife
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1864-11-24

coald not bear the idea of having the par
lor shut up. so no one could see it ill the
furniture had grown rusty; consequently
she made up her mind that they must have
party.
Theif frienls had parties; why shouldn' t
they? 1t looked sthgy not to hate one.
Mrs. Weston was al eloquent debater, and
she gained the day in this matter. 1t is
true the party was not very extravagant
affair; but it cost Joe some fifty dollars.
In the mean time Benjamin had paid
quite as much for advertising as his friend
had for new furniture and the patty. Jo-
seph laughed at him. and finally came TO
the conclusion that he was insane and
would certainly come to rein in another
year.
Mrs. Ben Weston, too, felt decidedly
unpleasant about the improvements that
had been gcing on in her sisters house.
why can't we have rosewood table
and set of stalled chairs. Benjamin. ask
ed she, pointing her pretty lips into a very
uamiable position.
Simply, my dear, because cannot af-
ford it, replied the philosophical mer-
chant
How can Joe afford it?'
Il presume he knows his own business
best
lie has put over hundred dollars into
his house
Ben whistled 'T'other side of Jordan,
and made no reply.
DO, Ben, buy some new chairs
Can't afford it,
Yes, you cam
No, can't
You can afford it as we'll as Joe.'
Perhaps can
DO buy some
Il should be very glad to CRAFTY you.
but | cannot take the money from my bu-
siness. In year hence. If business pros
pers with me. you shall have them
a year hence, pou,ed the wife.
Il must spend a hundred dollars in ad
vertlNlns the next quarter
How foolish
Very foolish, my dear; but. it mus. be
done
That's the way you throw your money
away. You don't catch Joe doing such q
tiirk as that
True; but though he has The edvantage
Of having a corner store, paid three hnn
dred dollars more on my mortgage note
than he did.
Then you can afford the table ard the
chairs
Nay, my dear. will not spend a dol
lar For a. - l. I \ II
Mrs. Ben Weston felt very Lad abont
it. but her husband was finn. and she was
forced TO content herself with tie plain
furniture
Mrs. Joe Weston enjoyed her nice par
lar TIL the novelty wore away. and then
she discovered that there were great ma
ny other articles wante,! to make things
look uniform. The TIVE windows must
have drapery curtains. a pier glass was
needed, and some pictures we've wanted to
relieve the walls. Her husband, who bad
once exceeded the limits of his means.
founl no difficulty in doing 80 again, and
tho things were bought.
But Joe had some scruples about it.
Ills notes began to be troublesome, and
every day he was in the street borrowing
money. His business, too, had not met
his expectations. Instead OF increasing in
the ratio of his first years experience. it
hardly held its own, and the poor fellow
began to have some serious misgivings
about the future.
Before the year had half expired, he
was obliged to introduce a rigid system Of
der to keep his expenses within his means.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1864-11-24

E The sweetest music Is not in the oratoric, but
in the infant voice, asking in tones of tenderness
its mother for Mrs. Banning's. Cordial for Chill
drcn Tcethng- 1t inyigorates the Stomach and
Bowels; relieves the C,iid from pain, and for
Diarrhea and Dysentery in Children, while eelhing
it always effects cure. Try itmothers. 3-2w
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1864-11-24

a man named Peck. in st. Louis, raises
children by the bushel. He has ten Peeks
now-two bushels and a half.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1864-11-24
BUSINESS CARDS.

INSURANCE. AGENCY.-Connecticut
Nn;ual Lif- Insrsranr Company. of Hartford Conn
sapi al 'roo- The daddy cf all the Insurance Com
IsGne~ in the Sia-rs.
CH,RrrE nAS LIE INSUEsScE COMPANY. Of Hartford,
Coma Cpii S5ta.'so. one Of the safest aud best Com
yanirS In the world. &. NHilMoEE.
unyysI-3tf Agent.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1864-11-24

Crinoliue has been abolished at the 'ope
ra IN Paris under penalty of fine. :
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1864-11-24
Che gepnblisan.
OFFICE,
Orer PershiBgS' Drug Store,
Z. MI ATTIN NGhX,
PUBLISHER AND PROPRIETOR.
TERMS OF ADVERTISING:

One sIptrc of 21l ems or less, three weeks, or
less, 81 ~ each additional insertion % cents
Lu-er tlvertisemcnts in propor ion. Less than
MALTA slllrc to be c,'rsed as half square, over
.hilfl squire to be charged as whole square.
Agents in other towns and cities will be allow
el twenty five per cent. commission, Bot no ad-
~ertsement, Of any kind. will be inserted at less
than regular rates.
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MARRIED,

On February 6. by Rev. J. Il: V. Thomss Mr..
OF tAis city.
On Tuesday evening, the ist inst. by the Rev.
MIR. Lemon, Mr.. ALBERT GLEASON to Miss 4. E.
Brow MING.
In u Baltimore. on Tuesday, March !, 1864, by Rsv.
Dir. S!icer, Miss Lac IA Temp KISS to Mr Ri u
AID MORRISON. both of Balti more.
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