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Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1866-01-11
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''There Are No Issues NOw.c
sHIBDoLErH OF TIE POLITICIANS.

sHIBDoLETH OF THE POLITICIANS.
What though the thunders cease to roll,
Or wars red ghtnings flash no more
From torrid zone TO arctic pole,
Or strike now either sea nor shore;
What though bright honor hath been won
And laurels wreath each heroes brow,
Yet-hath the s'rife, in blood begun,
Died out-and left no issues nowl
Why leaped the North into the fsht1
Why sought her bravest but the van,
Unless 10 crush old Wrong with Right.
And free their manhood--if Lot mani
Yet Of brave deeds is this their gain,
That traitor, need but meekly bow
Their olden stations to regain7
Are there indeed d no issues now1
Why rushed the sons of gallant sirts
From shore and river, hill and pla;nl
Why glowed in them tn Lnwonted fires
Their fathers flashed ocr land and maini
Was it for this-they fought, they bled.
That perjured oath and broken VOW
Should harm not vilest traitors head7
Are there, in truth, no issues noW7
Why spake the mother to her son
With more than Spartan mothers pride
"Ths sword theathe not till Right hath won"
And kissng-clasped it to his side7
But yet doth triumph crown the Right,
hen traitors in their speech avow,
Not Right did win, but only Mightl
Indeed? Are there no issues now7
What tho in bloody fight they yield.
Must all our triumphs prove in vain
Our country sale to keep, and shield
From traitors, if not war again.
Shall Freedom clasp red Treason's hand,
Embrace, and then as erst. allow
The traitor gang 10 rule the land1
o, say, are there no issues nowl
Than this, better the war kept on
Our arms would shield from burning shame
Ay. better il had n'er begun,
Since "Peace" not more had soilcd her name
Till Freedom, equal and supreme.
Shall regeant sway DER sea and shore,
Our vlct'ry's but an empty dream
And the issue ne'er will be..o'er.
CoSrRA CosrA, November, 1865.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1866-01-11
TumorS or SwelIingS.

rel spot lose time in having il attended to,
timely treatment them fOm the horrors suffer-
ing and death Of All open cancer.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1866-01-11

The Placervi file Mirror jubila.es thus: "Not
Democrat in the Nevada Legislsturs' And on.
ly half paper Of that stripe in the STATE! Ard
the FeIians voted the Union ticket! Bully fcs
Nevadal
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1866-01-11
CATARRH CURED!
They treating Catarrh on new system which !,
SURE CURE FOR THIS DISEASE!

Experience has proved that Caiarrh cannot lie cured by
local treatment alone hence the many advertised
for Cstarrh. all Of which cal remedies give relief
only while the patient is using them, hut
Understanding tho disease and know il cannot he
cured By Ioc treatment alone therefore also pres
crbe constitutional remedy be taken, aud by the
bned local and constitutional treatment, Enabled TO
remove the causes Of CrtdrrA and thereby effect a
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1866-01-11

The Union videtts has been removed from
Camp Douglas to Salt Lake CITY. IL maies the
atmosphere uncommoaly sultry fer for the Saints.
especially Brigham.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-07-19
Supreme Court.

The Supreme Court of Appeals of this State
convened again at the Court House yesterday
morning, Judge R. L. Berkshire and JamesH'
Brown, presiding. Judge Loomis, o. the TIN
Circuit was invited to occupy Judge VIM. g.
Harrison's place on the bench, the latter named
gentleman being unable to be here.
The application of Andrew Hunter, Esq, to
practice in the Court without being required to
take the test oath prescribed by the act of Feb
ruary, 1866, was taken up, when Mr.. Hunter
proceeded, in an able speech Of three hours
length to show the unconstitutionality of said
oath. In the afternoon, VIM. S. Summers,
Esq, spoke at some length in favor of Mr..
Hunters admission to the bar and against the
consttutionality of the test oath.
The Court adjourned until nine o'clock this
morning, when Attorney General Maxwell will
conclude the argument for the State.
Wheeling Register Saturday 14h.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-07-19
A Veto Wanted.

That staunch Republican journal, the New
York Post, discourses as follows in reference to
the "imprudence of the prohibitionists " in
forcing the proposed obnoxious tariff bill through
Congress.
ave cannot doubt that the President will
veto this oppressive bill. He is too enlightened
a statesman, and too impartial a lover Of the
whole country, to give his consent to scheme
whose efforts will be, as we have frequently
shown, to cripple our foreign commerce; to in
crease the present high prices of the necessaries
of life; to retard the progress of the country
to grant monopolies to few manufacturing
capitalists and to seduce the scanty laborng
force of the country from profitable into I'M
profitable emplOyments.
"What is needed is revenue tariff; and we
hope some members of Congress will take the
trouble to frame bill to that end, and propose
it. In the meantime we trust the members
from the Southern States who can take the cath
will be admitted to their seats
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-07-19
CONGRESS.

The Senate on Saturday amended and adopt
ed the resolution from the House to appoint a
Joint committee on retrenchment in the civil,
military and naval service. A bill was report
ed appropriating S5O,OOOin aid of the sufferers
by the Portland fire. A bill was reported to
give Congressman salary of eight thousand
dollars for each Congress, besides mileage at the
rate of ten cents per mile.
President johnson on Monday transmitted
to Congress a message vetoing the bill recently
passed by that body to continue in operation
the law creating the Freedmen's Bureau for two
years. The House of Representatives again
passed the bill by vote of lO4 yeas to SS nays,
and the Senate concurred in the action Of the
House by vote of S9yeas to II nays. The bill
having received a two-thirds vote in both Hou-
SEES, is now law, Notwithstanding the obec-
tons of the President"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-07-19
Extraordinary Decline in Wheat.

The Chicago Tribune of Thursday says -
" Within the past twenty-four hours the wheat
market in this city has experienced a most ex-
traordinary decline of twenty-five cents to
twenty-seven cents per bushel. On Tuesday
No. regular spring wheat was sold at 81 SS
a$l 80, and yesterday it fell as low as 81 Co
closing dull and nominal at 81 65.
"This decline in prices is the result wholly
of excessive speculation. prominent opera
tor some time since purchased the entire stock
of wheat, and two or three hundred thousand
bushels besides for future delivery. In order
completely to corner the sellers, he adopted
the somewhat novel &pedientof selling cargoes
4" free on board to shippers at ten cents to
thirteen cents below the market price, for lots
in store. In this way the stock was reduced
quite materially, and the sellers were forced to
settle at the buyers own price. This being ac-
complished, he threw the balance of his wheat
upon the market, and broke it down"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-07-19
Postmaster General Dennison's Re-
signation.

We give our readers the laconic, but dignifi-
ed correspondence between the Hon. VIM. Den
nison, Postmaster General, and the President,
on the occasion of the retirement of the former
from the Cabinet. Gov. Dennison, gives rea-
sons not altogether consistent with his speech
on the occasion of serenade, but as he is I'M
willing to cut loose from the Radical party, and
is frank enough to say so, he does well to resign
his trust to some person whose views are ina
cordance with the Presidents policy of restor-
ing the Union.
1t is but just to say that he made good
Postmaster General.
1t will be seen that the President makes no
allusion to the reasons assigned by Gov. Denni-
son for his course, but simply reciprocates the
expression of courtesy and personal goodwill
which had marked their intercourse. Doubt
less there viii be other designations and such
a course may be relief to the President rs
well as the misunderstanding Herald.
WASHINGTON, D. c., July II, 1866.
SIR: have the honor to tender you here
with my resignation of the Office of Postmaster
General, to take effect upon your notifying me
of its acceptance.
In thus Withdrawing from your Cabinet tits
proper to say. that do so chiefly because of
the difference of opinion between us in regard
to the proposed amendment of the Constitution.
which approve and the movement tor the
Convention to be held at Philadelphia on the
Z al -
confidence in the patriotism of the Union Re
publican party, and conviction that upon its
permanent control Of the government depend
in large measure the peace and happiness of
the country, will not permit ofmy holding any
cquivocal attitude in respect to it. Assuring
YOU Of my personal regard and appreciation.
If the uniform courtesy have received from
you, am.
Very respectfully, yours, &C.,
tSigned) w. DENNIS0N.
To the President.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-07-19
SOUTH CAROLINA.

Gov. ORR has issued an address to the peo-
pie of South Carolina, as Vice President of the
National Union Club for the State, urging them
TO send delegates to the Philadelphia Conven-
tion to be held on the l4th of August. He
urges it as the first opportunity which has been
afforded them to take free and equal counsel
with those who feel impclled by sense of high
patriotism to oppose the unjust schemes of the
Radicals in their systematic efforts to Cypress
andhumiliate the people of the Southern States,
and defeat if possible, the reconStructionof the
Union indefinitely.
He adverts to the wise policy of the President
Of the United States, adopted and enforced
amidst unparalleled difficulties; and urges that
the compact organization of the conservative
men Of the country is a necessity to meet sue
ceSsfully the well organized band of the Radi-
calls He thinks the representation should be
by the wisest and ablest men Of the State.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-07-19
THE PORTLAND FIRE.

The great FIRE at Portland, Maine by which
ten or fifteen thousand people were rendered
houseless and homeless, has awakened the SYM
pathies Of the benevolent in various parts Of
the country, and large contributions have been
forwarded The Government at Washington
has sent tents and clothing and quartermasters
stores. The tents in warm weather will afford
shelter.
1t is stated that Senator Fessenden has lost
his all, and this has very naturally suggested
an inquiry: Wonder if, in contemplating
the ravages Of such fire, the thoughts Of the
honorable Senator and his fellow-suflerers were
turned, even for a moment. by association of
ideas in bleak November twilight. to the DESC
lated Valley Of the Shenandoah, over which the
Fire-Fieud was directed to apply his blazing
torch, in the season Of frost, to barns, mills and
dwellings, to the amount Of millions exceeding
The Portland loss, where women and children
were thrown out, not only homeless and house
less, but brcadlcss?'
No tents to shelter, no clothes to cover. not
even a word Of sympathy, came from the mag
mates Of Washiugton-nota syllable of reproba-
ton of a vandalism unparalleled in the history
OF the world since the dawn Of Christianity.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-07-19
LETTER OF SECRETARY
WELLES.

Hon. Gidron Welles, Secretary of the Navy,
has written an admirable letter in support OF
the National Convention. After stating the
efforts of Presidents Lincoln and johnson for
restoration, and Directing to the propositions to
change the Constitution and uusettle some of
the foundation principles Of our organic law,
and destroy the independence Of the States, he
concludes:
The President has labored with devoted as
siduity and fidelity to promote union, harmony,
prosperity, and happiness among the States
and people, but has met with resistance, mis-
representation and calumny, where he had a
right to expect cooperation and friendly sup
port. That the great body of our countrymen
are earnestly and cordially with him in his eff
forts to promote the national welfare l have
never doubted, notwithstanding the hostility
of malevolent partizans, stimulated by peryert-
ed party organizations and l rejoice that a
Convention which shall represent all true Union
men Of our whole country has been called TO
sustain him.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-07-19
VETO OF THE SECOND FREED
MEMS BUREAU BILL.

The President, on Monday, returned the
FrceGmen's Bureau bill to the House Of Repre-
sentatives, with his objections. lie dissects the
bin with great ability, referring to the eonstitu-
tional objections urged by him in his veto of
the 10th Of February last, and states that the
only ground upon which this kind oflcgislation
can be justified is that Of the war-making pow
CT; and be asks why should this war-measure
be continued beyond the period designated in
the original act
By several sections Of the bin land titles arc
confirmed to negroes, and citizens are to be de-
prived Of their property in a mode contrary 70
that provision Of the Constitution which de-
clares that no person shall be deprived Of life
liberty. or property, without due process Of
law. He urges with great force the danger Of
class legislation. by which tie national gov
ernment viii continue to furnish to classes Of
citizeus in the several States means for support
and maintenance, regardless Of whether they
pursue life Of Incidence or labor, and regard
less also Of the constitutional limitations of the
national authority in times Of peace and tran
guilty
But this unanswerable argument was only
answered by blind party vote in both Houses,
the House Of Representatives passing the bill
over the veto by lO3 to SO and the Senate by
q vote Of SO to y. 1t is now law.
Messrs. Hubbard, Latham and Whaley, in
the House, went the whole figure forthe negro,
and Mr.. Wiley in the Senate also swallowed
the dose. To the honor of Mr.. Van Wrinkle,
he voted against the measure. So the issue
comes up in the next canvass, Shall the white
people he taxed to feed worthless negroes and
the worse than worthless brood of Bureau Off
GERS who are fastened upon the South and fat
tening from the public crib?'
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-07-19
THE NATIONAL CONVENTION

Hon. VIM. II. Seward, the most sagacious
man of his party, endorses the Philadelphia
National Convention, in letter to Hon. Joseph
R. Doolittle. He saws plainly that the course
Of the Radicals in Congress is not only likely
to keep the states disunited indefinitely, but to
producea final separation-for human patience
viii not long submit to a systematic attempt
at debasement and a state of absolute vassal-
age. He says:
The Convention. indeed, may not succeed
in inducing Congress to act but if they fail
the attempt can make matters no worse Ii
will be a lawful and patriotic attempt made in
the right direction. an effort to he remembered
with pride and satisfaction. whether it succeed
or fail. The original union Of the States was
hroughtabout by movements ofthesame charac-
ter
To admit that the Convention will fail
would be to admit that the people of the Uni
ted States are deficient in either the wisdom or
the virtue necessary to continue the existence
Of the Republic
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-07-19
RESIGNATION OF ATTORNEY
GENERAL.

Hon. JAMES SPEED, Attorney General, has
resigned his trust. He has written letter to
Senator Doolittle, giving his reasons for going
with the Radicals instead of the Conservatives.
A Kentucky " Union Man from the Start !"
brings forward some "reminiscences, showing
that at the outbreak of the war, when President
Lincoln called for Il, 900 men, Mr. Speed signed
an address, which assumed the right of Ken
lucky to occupy an entirely Independent post
ton as a State, throwing off her obligation to
furnish her quota of troops in response to the
Presidents call. and dcaouncing the proclama-
ton itself. The following is specimen;
What the future duty Of Kentucky may be,
we. Of course. cannot with certainly iorSee' nut
If the enterprise announced an TIE proclamation
Of he President should at any time hereafter
assume the aspect Of n war for the overrunnlng
and subiugation Of the seeding States through
the full assertion therein of the national lurls-
diction by standing military force, we do not
hesitate to say that Kentucky should promptly
uasbcqtke her s,cora iR behalf Of chat aciu hare
then become He common cause.
4 resolution adopted at another meeting,
supported and signed by Mr.. Speed, is as fol-
lows:
That to the end Kentucky may be fully
prepared for any contingency. we would have
her arm herself Thoroughly, at the earliest prac-
ticable moment, by regular legal action"
As the writer remarks, q" it is true that Mr..
Speed did not at any time " unsheathe his
promised sword" but in view of his own
REASONABLE counsel to the South, he should now
at least be merciful towards those who were
courageous enough to follow his teachings"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-07-19

A pure and good man has departed, in the
demise of Capt. JAMES w. GRAY, of Berkeley
County, Va. He was attacked with a pain in
the foot and ankle some eight or ten days pre-
ceding his death, which became so intense, that
modification ensued, and amputation of the
leg above the knee was resorted to by DR.. H.
Mcguire, in hopes of staying the progress of
the singular and terrible affection which had
befallen this estimable man. It was of no
avail, however, and amid extreme suffering and
the intensest grief of friends and family he died
on Tuesday, 10th. Capt. G. was about GO
years Of age, ripe scholar, All active politician,
and as pure, upright and honest man as ever
lived in the county of Berkeley. He filled
many places of position in the county, and al
ways with honor to himself and satisfaction to
a constituency who idolized him. Spirit.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-07-19
The Attorneys Oath.

The application of ANDREW HUNTER, Esq,
of Jefferson county, to be admitted to practice
the profession of law without taking the test
oath, was heard on yesterday before the Supreme
Court Of Appeals. Mr. Hunters argument de-
nying the consttutionality of the oath bill Oc-
cupied the morning session. The Attorney
General, Mr.. Maxwell, will appear this morn
ing in defence of the " iron-clad." We give an
abstract of Mr. Hunters argument. The first
point presented was that the act requiring law
yers to take the oath in question is an attempt
on the part of the Legislature, to exercise Ju-
dicial powers, forbidden by the 4th paragraph,
lst Art, Constitution of West Virginia. A
quotation was made of Mr.. Madison's remark
that the accumulation of these powers in the
same-hands may Justly be pronounced the very
definition of tyranny"
Second. at compcls the party implicated to
become witness against himself, violating the
2nd Art. of the same Constitution. See also
Story on the Constitution, l7SSth Sec. 2ndvol."
Third ." 1t condemns and executes sentence
without trial by jury, being confronted by wit
neSSes, &C.. as required by the Sth paragraph.
Art. 2nd, of the same Constitution, and by the
constitution of the United States. See also
Story on the Constitution, End vol. Sec. 1880
So"
Fourth. 1t Furnishes for a crime imputed to
have been committed against the United States,
Of which no State tribunal can take cognizance,
and a crime fully pardoned. "
Fifth. :" 1t violates the 5th article of the a.
mendmentS to the Constitution of the United
States, providing that no one shall be deprived
of life, liberty, or property without due process
of law"
Sixth. "The law in its practical results is q
bill of pains and penalties"
Seventh " 1t is an En- post .t'acto law"
Eighth. 1t is an act impairing the obliga-
ton of contract"
Ninth. Its against common right, opposed
to the spirit of Republican Liberty, and tyran-
meal in the last degree. y Wheeling Reg 14h.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-07-19
Horrible Outrage near Wheeling.

Last Saturday afternoon, Rebecca Burkett
was making a visit to her sisters, about three
miles from Wheeling, West Virginia, on the
Hempfeld railroad. She was met oil the road
by party of roughs, eleven in number, who
dragged her through field to log house and
outraged her person ilamost inhuman manner.
Eight persons were arrested, five of whom
she identified. Judge Good committed them
all for the next term of the circuit court, which
meets in August next. The penalty Tor this
olfense is an imprisonment of not less than ten
wears or more than twenty years in the peniten-
tiary. These villains deserve the full extent of
the law
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-07-19
Murder and Suicide.

A man named Darius Hyatt, living in Frank
lin county, Mo, on the 18th instant cut his
wife's throat with butcher knife, killing her
instantly. He threw his money, $4,000 in
greenbacks, in the fire and burned it up, and
then severed the arteries in both of his wrists.
A small grandchild was in the house at the tme
and summoned the meighbors. 1t is doubtful
if he RECEIVERS. He and his wife were 20 years
old each, and had been married nearly half
century. III health, consequent on diptheria,
is supposed to have rendered him insane, and
caused him TO commit the deed
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-07-19
GEN. DIX APPROVES.

Gen. John A. Dix, former Senator from
New York, approves in brief but appropriate
style the call of the Philadelphia Conservative
Convention. He says:
"I concur in its propositions, its reasonings,
and its objects, and will do all in my power to
carry them out
Il long since expressed the opinion that the
States were entitled to their representation in
Congress that their exclusion was a violation
of good faith and of the obligations of the
Constitution; and that persistence in such a
policy must lead to consequences most dsas-
trous to the peace of the country"
He considers most timely and proper such
meeting of the patriotic and rejecting men of
the Union, to consult together for the general
welfare.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1866-07-19
Snake Us. Rat.

Mr.. EDWARD ROM, Of this town, has Gagged q
Ratte-S Snake measuring between two and three feet
II has six rattes and button. Mr. r. having pro-
cured large Rat, placed it in the cage with the
Snake. His sDakeship, not fancying the intrusion
upon bis premises, made an immediate attack on
the rat, when desperate struggle ensucd, the rat
fighting with much vigor, but the. snake having
made the first pass had infused his poison in bis an
tagonist, who expired in short time, not, how
ever, until he had inflicted some severe wounds up
on the snake. Mr.. x. thinks his rat extermiDator
will compete with stonebraker's, and will apply
the remedy to any Of his neighbours rats, If they
bring them forth.