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Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1866-04-12
The New Johnson Party.
Hon, J. T. Mcdonald one Of its Pillars.

We have occasionally been aimonished of the
forthcoming organization OF distinct Johnson par
~ TO be made up of all the elegance. respectable
ity and talent of The two parties which have been
hammering each other for the last ten years.
II appears that The initial proceedings have been
instituted at Washington by the formation of a
National Johnson club whereof Montgomery Blair
ia President, and the following gentlemen Vice
Presidents, so far "a heard from: Pensyl ania.
Asa Pa ckcr; w est Virginia. Senator Van Winkle;
Ohio, eI Governor Tod; Indiana. ]. F.. Mcdonald;
Illinois, f. 5. Marshall; Kentucky, JAS Guthrie;
Iowa, A. C. Dodge; South Carolina, Jas. NJ. Orr;
Minnesota, Senator Newton: Georgia. las. John
son; Missouri, Chas. Ellsrd; Kansas NJ. J. Parrot;
Michigan. Robt. McClelland.
The honors seem to be toeraby equally distrib-
uted between the old parties, with preponderance
in favor of the honest Democrats. as must necessa
rily be the case when Southern gentlemen are ap-
pointed. Ii appears that our clever friend Joseph
E. McDoaaldis is 10 bear the burdens and honors
of the new party in this State and hope he will
have more pleasant time Of it than he has expe-
rienced among his late Copperhaad associates. -
They hxve treated him so shabbiy of late that we
do not think that any body can censure hi IN for
leaving them and seeking other associations. Con-
sider;ng that the anti-war Democracy all profess
an unbounded admiration for President Johnson'l
policy, and the offiest reverence for his person,
we should be surprised at the attempt to found q
distinctive Johnson party, if their insncerity was
not known to "all the world and the rest OF man
kind" Joseph knows il "a we'll as the rest. and
has cut loose from them to ficd more congenal
associations. His fellow officers are eminently re-
spectacle, ard VIC wish him good luck. We don',
know whether there are any vacancies in the off
cial corps, but as We are well satisfied with the par
ty to which We belong, we shall have to waive the
! privilege Of uniting with him in supporting the
President, unless we can be permitted to do so in
side Of our own party organization. Jour.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1866-04-12

No more truthful and apr ropriate remarks could
have been peirncd than the following from Life
illustrated:
Readers, did you ever reflect upon the subject
of supporting iberaily the press; and first of all
your local paper7 lfnot, permit us to suggest to
yoU your privilege and Also your daty on this sub
sect
Each city. town and village in country like
the United States should be represented BY Il live
local newspaper. and it would be we'll, not only
for the people ard place SC represented. to have i
paper which would reaact credit or both anl
which would be an honor to the State AMI nation.
Strangers from abroad judge rs by our newspaper
Tress. ard hence the Importance of making that
instrument as perfect and as pstert possible.
II is the duty ofevery citizen OF each place to
cont-ibste something toward improving and
strengthening the local press. He may do it by
subscribing and paying fer his paper. by advertis
ing is IL by recommending it to Others or in all
Q these ways. Where the country press is liber.
ally pa.ronzed and is well supported, as it should
be, the country is not flooded with trash, in the
shape OF love and murder stories. as it now is,
rhich poison and vivsate the minds Of the young.
There is usually moral intechy and cireu.n-
spectien manifested by editors OF the country press
than by those In the larg, cities and more
healthy tone OF mini and morals will be found
generally TO pervade them. They are more free
from the reports Of degrading vices and crimes,
and are never opened with that suspicion which
attaches to the common "Aisll" literature Of the
day.
The country press my be improved. Each in
divijual within the li-s of its sphere and circula
ton may all in its improvement. He nay be on
the look out for interesting information. and when
this is obtained, communicate it to the editor
lie may bring his own business before the public
10y an appropriate advertisement. or if he has beef
pork or grain to sell. he may annou it through
his local press, lie NAV give historical sketches of
the past, and show the progress and changes Of
the present; he may help to make his local paper
source OF instruction to strangers, and of enter
tanment 10 hs neighbcrs. i he manufacturer I
Let him invite capital and influence by setting
forth such natural advantages as the place may
possess, and indicate she route by which it NAV be
reached its accessibility to the markets. &c. There
is no estimating tie advantages to any town
village ola live local joErna, and We doubt i {
there is TO be forne at the present time editor
who gets fully paid for the services he performs,
aud we put the responsibility where it belongs
namely, on the people, whose business and duty it
is. first of all, to support their own local
capcr
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1866-04-12
Words In Use.

The peasants of England have not more than
three hundred words in their vocabulary. Tho
ancient saser Of Egypt so far as We know by their
hiereglyphic inscriptions. used but six hundred and
eighty-ive words. well educated person III
ENGLAND or America seldom uses more than three
or four thousand words in actual conversation -
Accurate thinkers and close reasoners. who avoid
vague and general expressions, and wait till they
find the word that exactly fits their meaning, en-
ploy large stock, and eloquent speakers may rise
to the command Of ten Thousand. Shakespeare.
who displayed greater variety Of expressions than
any writer in any language. produced his plays
with about fifteen thousand words. Millions works
are composed Of eight thousand .asd the old Test
ament says all it has to say with FIVE thousand six
hundred and forty two words.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1866-04-12

head nerves, Kidneys bladder, womb and bloed aff-c
tions othe urinary gravel scrOfa, rheumatism,
catarrh, asthma, bronchitas, dyspepsia, &C.
Our practice, not Of experiments but Of twenty
years standing founded the awso Nature with yeaIs
Of experience and evidence to sustain IL. DO
down. make sick to make we'll, no harsh treatment,
trhng fattering. We know the and the RENE
dy needed, work. but knowledge gained by years
in the Of these diseases
ly, encouragement without prospect. Candid in
everything, rybody, but do claim
We invite the Sick mattsr what their
amen, to CALL investigate before they abandon hope,
make interrogations and decide for themselves will
nothing consultation is Free This is the seventh year
that have visited LaPorte and shall make my visits
for years regularly the days of the week every
eight weeks.
can be consulted at Larorte, Parker House. during
Sunday and Monday, until O'Clock, April 18th and
10th. 1866.
Residence and Laboratory, waukegan, Illinois:
Those not able TO visit me can write. lapril6,23y1
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1866-04-12
N0TICE.-The Model Sewing Ma.
chine.

From the Newly Herald
Prominent among the mechanical triumphs OF
this most ingenious age, common honesty compels
us to notice the Empire Sewing Machine, CON-
mended as justly styled perfection itself Useful
as have been the various sewing machines, from
time to time presented to the public, each one of
them has been cursed with somet radical defect
which de.racts from general utility. Warned By
the experience Of his predecessors the inventor of
the Empire Machine has produced an instrument.
combining all the advantages for which others are
vaunted, and obviating every defect which car be
attributed to them by the most fastidious critic.
The Empire Machine is marvellous combina
ton of simplicity, economy and perfect workman
ship, being durable, free from liability to get out
Of order, noiseless, and easy Of operation. Its
mechanical contrivance is such to secure sta
bility, freedom from accident, and accuracy as to
work kmanship- By the use of the patented shuttle
and straight needle. it makes stitch, which can
neither rip nor ravel, while, at the same time, i
can operate perfectly upon every species Of materi
al from leather to cambria, with threads Of cotton,
linen or silk, from the finest to the coarsest mem
Der.
Asthe Empire Machine is gradually supplantins
its more antique rivals one in want of useful
instrument of this description. be he she tailor.
coschmaker, dressmaker or seamstress, can do
otherwise than secure one fthese economical and
inimitable machines, suited alike for family and
manufacturing purposes. The Office OF the En-
pire Manufacturing Co. is at No. 536 Broadway.
New York City, where they are nov supplying
these Empire Machines at prices far belsw the
real value Of the instruments.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1866-04-12
Catching sheen.

Never seiza a sheep by the wool on the back
IL is hurtful TO the animal. particularly in warm
weather when he is large and fat. The best wey
10 catch sheep 10 by the hind leg, or NJ the n.ck.
The animal 10 easiest held by placing one hand on
the lower Jaw and the other back Of the ears, and
slightly raising its head.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1866-04-12

hifa. Why he has never been brought to trial.
or IL released now, why he has been held 50 on-
III close confinement, is another of those ra.s,e-
tcries which are perhaps incidental TO the change
of policy ON the part Of the Executive.
The Portland daily press., 1866-02-06
ATLANTIC
Mutual Insurance Company
81 Wau 81, eor. Wsusam. NEW YORK.
JANUARY, 1866.
Insures Against MARINE and INLAND Navi
cation Risks.

The whole profits Of the Company revert to the
termnated during ths .na h;cs
Certificates are Issued, beorisg interest until re-
doomed.
The Dividends in the Years 1854 and were 40
per cent each. asi
The Profits for "a Years amount to the
sum Of slsssl, ,o2o
Cash, l2,o5s, ,7Sc
The Company has Assets, over Elevem MiIien
Dollars, viz IL
United States and State of New.York
Stock, City, Bank and other Stocks, S4,g74.7Oc
Loans secured by Stocks and otherwise, 3,ls7, $50
Premium Notes and Bills Receivable
Real Estate, Bond and Mortgages, and
other securites 8.140,5S
United States Gold Coin, ,69
Cash in Bank, 308.430
The Portland daily press., 1866-02-06
Terms S. per annuns, i'm adrance.

Doen invaluable, and that she Is entitled to a
large share of credit for eleyatinq the tone of
s sne rress and making it SO good a paper as it
'"e iuture course Of the paper and of the
management under which it Is to he nlaced in
oroer 10 Keep up the interest in its column.
the purchasing partner Is competent to reveal
MS own purposes. He has assumed a da,;cots
and by no means irresponsible work To naot
the important questions and delicate conflicts
which are born of almost every passing hour.
SO pregnant with interests of incalculable i'm
portance. That he will wisely provide for
them there can be no doubt
He is left free and untrammelled to take bis
own course, and give such tone to the paper
as to his own judgment may seem wise and
proper, but from our knowledge ofhis instincts.
impulses and principles, we infer that, on all
great questions of the hour growing out of
the consideration of suffrage, reconstruction
and kindred topics, the paper will be found as
IL mas Deen heretofore, on the side of the peo-
PIE demanding equal and exact ju itce, impair
tia liberty and guaranteed freedom as the ba-
Sis on which all governmental superstructures
shall be erected.
win Mr. FOSTER, now sole proprietor, the
relations OF the undersigned have been nIaas-
ant and OF the most amicable character. He
VIII DO all for the PRESS that reasonable
public can demand, and in taking final leave
the subscriber commends him and tho Press
to the loyal people of Maine, feeling gratified
that paper which has been so much an OBJ
Ject OF his own solicitude is to be left in such
good hands. 1T. GILMAN.
The Portland daily press., 1866-02-06
the Plea of Insanitv.

To all persons who cherish genuine love Of
justice and q true regard for the safety and
welfare of community, it will doubtless be
satisfaction to learn that the plea of insanity,
set up by the counsel in the case of Albert
Starkweather, on trial at Hartford for the muir
der Of his mother and sister, has been reject
ed, and the prisoner found guilty by the jury.
There was not the slightest evidence of aber-
ration of mind on the part of the prisoner.
In fact, the only ground on which it was at
tempted to establish such plea, was the un-
provoked and cold-blooded atrocity of the
deed, it being held that none but crazy man
could be capable of such acrime. The danger
as well as the absurdity of a theory like this IA
sufficiently apparent; since, were 1t accepted,
any individual who might have fancy to COM
NIT murder, would need only to make the cir
substances as horrible and revolving as posi-
Die, In order to secure for himself complete
Immunity. In the case of Starkweather there
seems to have been no room for doubt He
had always been "bad boy" source Of con-
slant trouble and anxiety to his mother, who
had complained to friendly neighbors that she
did not know what she should do with him.
The final crime of which he was guilty seems
to have been prompted not by any madness or
even by sudden rage but was the natural out
growth of brutal and wicked heart. The
Hartford Courant publishes confession which
he made to friend, the Deputy Sheriff OF
Manchester, a few days after the murder, and
which has not been madepublic before by rea-
son of promise that it should not be used
against him. In this confession he states that:
The week before the murder his mother
decided to him her homestead (haying in 1862
decided him Us acres of land) and required him
to give mortgage note for $500 in favor of
ms sister. He then, thinking that Miss Camp
6eli, whom he was in love with and who re-
FUSED to be engaged to him, would marry him
Il she thought he had some property, decided
the 63 acres of land and the farm to her, and
gave her the deed. His mother reproved him
sharply for so doing, and finally told him he
SHOULD not have an inch of the ground" If he
did not retain the deed himself Finally Mrs
Starkweather tore up both the deed and the
note, Starkweather refusing to take back the
deed he had given Miss Campbell. he told
his mother he would be revenged upon her.
and, according to hissconfession, from that mo.
ment the idea of killing his mother was his
ruling thought and purpose. TIE more he
thought of it the madder he became. and he
only waited for favorable opportunity, which
was at last presented by the absence of the
The Portland daily press., 1866-02-06
Fryeburg Academy
COTTON PLANTATIONS
FOR SAL E.

N7E have for sale, and ready for immediate occu-
Nv pancy, some of the best cotton plantations in
the very best cotton growing region of the South,
machinery for cotton cultivation complete, and many
with the laborers ready work. They will lie sold
with perfect titles for less than 1t cost to clear the
land or erect the buildings.
Any OF these plantations viii pay for themselves
and all expenses by single crop, and must double in
value within a year. To raise crop the coming
year, operations must be begun in January. 10 IA
cilitate investments at once the company are pre-
pared to purchase manage and cultivate plantations
for northern owners without any charge to the pur
chaser, the expenses being paid from the net profits
We also are prepared to negotiate for advances for
growing co. ton, giving bottom mortgage with perfect
title upon the entire plantation to the prnci-
PAL and giving one-thrd net crop for the usc of the
moncy-the plantations being run under the super
vision of our own agents. and cotton shipped to our
agency in New York or Poston, and will be paid at
maturity at the same place without expense.
Cotton at present prices, wilpay from to 300 per
cent. on these investments, amply secured ana per-
fectly safe.
We assure northern ofperfect security in their
persons and property in any locality where such pur-
chases and Investments are made by us.
We believe no more favorable opportunity for in
vesment for Northern men ever presented ITSELF and
at the time it will supply the necessities of the
freedmen by furnishing them with remunerative en-
poyment and will help pinaugurate the experiment Of
Tree labor in the cotton fields Of the South under
Northern auspices.
Mortgages negotiated upon plantations for which
20 per cent interest per annum will be paid absolute
ly, or one-third the net crop of cotton raised.
An agent of the company will leave for the South
Ou the 10Th Of January, to make Investments and at
tend to the selection and purchase OF plantations
until which time he can be seen at the office of the
New England Agency, No. 4e Washington Street,
Boston, Mass.
Send for lists of plantations and prices, in any de-
sired locality Send for circulars Call for letters OF
introduction to our agents In all parts of the South
The Portland daily press., 1866-02-06
}, TUESDAY MORNING, FEBRUARY 6, 1866
Insurance.
c H ARTE OAK
Life Insurance Company.

THE CHARTER OAK Life Insurance Company
declares Dividends each year, and pays them at the
payment Of the second and each succeeding premium,
thus aiding the insured in meeting their payments by
an
IMMEDIATE RETURN.
The advantages of this system over that of divi-
dends payable after term Of years ,cthout interest,"
are obvious. No other Company pays dividends in
this way.
Tho Dividends Of the Charter Oak are equal in
raIue to those of any Life Co.
Dividends Without interest payable in four or Jfve
years, or at death, suffer o remarkable diminution
when reduced to their present vaase.
OMPTNES
In the payment oflosses is distinguishing feature
Of this Company,
1T MEYER LAYING LITTGATED A CLAIM!
Et R @ A n E
Also in the selection of risks is losses for the last
six years having been from 80 to 10 DR.. ct. less
As the losses OF Co. are its profits, and as
Its profits 80 are its dividends The moral is readily
understood. hi i ilt-iA iiii
Il A few competent men wanted as solicitors.
% Office No. IS Exchange Street,
S. III. McALPINE,
State Agent for Maine.
Nov.1s. aug2s's5d1y
The Portland daily press., 1866-02-06

COpartnership Notice.
TIME undersigned have this day associated them
l. selves under the firm name of
sA DOW 81 l. lib By
for the transaction ol general
FIRE AND MARINE INSURANCE BUSINESS.
At 96 Exchange Street, Portland.
JOHN Dow,
Portland, Jan.1, 1Ses.-2m FRANK W.L1BBY.
The Portland daily press., 1866-02-06

Portland & Rochester Railroad Co.
LII persons entitled to Stock in the Portland and
IA Rochester r. r. Co., are requested to call at the
office of the Company, No. 81 Middle St., and ex-
change their Bonds, Coupons, and Trustees Re-
ceipts for certificates of Stock.
Ha LEWIS PIERCE,
Treasurer P. g R. r. R. Co,
Dec 4. 1865. dc5tf
The Portland daily press., 1866-02-06
PORTLAND DAILY PRESS;
JOHN 7. GILMAN. Editor.
PUBLISHED AT s2a EXCHANGE STREET. BY
N. A. FOSTER &c co.

THE PORTLAND DAILY PRESS is published al
$500 per year IN advance.
THE MAINE STATE PRESS is published every
Thursday morning, at 80. 90 per annum, in advance
1925 n paid within six months; and $3.50, if pay
ment be delayed beyond six months. F
Rates of Advertising.
One inch OF space, IN length Of column, constitute
o 'square."
$1.50 per square daily first week 75 cents per
week aiter three insertions, less, $100; contnu
ing every other day after first week, 80 cents.
Hall square, three insertions or less 70 cents; one
week, $1.00; so cents per week after.
Under head of 'AMUsEMENTs," $500 per square
per week: three insertions or less $1.50.
ESPECIAL NOTICES." $500 per square hrst week,
$100 per square AFTER three insertions or less, Sl60
halt square, three insertions, S1.O0; one week.
$1.50.
Advertisements inserted in the 'MAINE STATE
Press" (which has large circulation in every par
of the Slate for S100 per square for first Insertion
and so cents per square for each subsequent inser-
ton.
SPECIAL NOTICES at the usual rates.
GS- All Communications intended for the paper
should be directed TO the " EDITOR OF THE PRESS" "
and those of a business character 10 the PUB
LIsuERs.'
gg- JOB PRINTING, of every description, exc
cuted with dispatch; and all business pertaining 10
the Office or Paper promptly transacted on applica
non as above
The Shasta courier., 1866-05-12
Ru.sIAN AMERIcAN EErrnpR1sE-Th.

RUSSIAN AMERICAN EETERPRIsE-Th
stereMyped cry OF - nard tunes land it is
cry, by the way, OF which we have heard the
echoes since boyhood, no matter in wha
land our fortunes have been cast. does not
prevent the prospects of The State from
Frightening nor retard in any great degree
the spirit of enterprise. If to some impa-
tient spirits our progress seems slow,
should be born in mind that we are opening
a nex world, as it were, to colonization. anu
that it mast naturally reqaire time to ae-
c,mpllsh the whole brilliant scheme which
in God S providence will fill the hither and
thither shores Of America and Asia with AZ.
industrious populat n. will raise the Pacific
.ean to IA commercial equality with the
Atlantie, and add ITS brightest page to his
tory's new volume. The Western Union
Telegraph Company have launche two new
steamers for the purpose of navigating the
smaller rivers of the Asiatic coast. One
result. therefore # the Russian American
submarine telegraph r?ject will pr badly be
the unfoldi o new branch of commerce.
which will add considerably to the profits OF
our manufacturers and artisans The Amoor
runs through regions rich in natural pr l.
luction, and su>tains large population.
many of whose wants American-and es
peclally California-ingenuity must one day
supply. Every item of news referring to
the opposite coast will, therefore be scrutn-
iZed with interest hereafter.
The Shasta courier., 1866-05-12

The Wheeling West Virginia) Intelligen.
Ger relates remarkable story. About ten
years ago. a young man of finished education
and polished manners "wooed and won'
the hand and heart of daughter of a neigh
Dor. Possessed of the girls affections, and
under the promise of marriage. the young
man worked the ruin of the girl. after which
he informed her. in the most heartlesss man
ner, that, his object having been gained he
would now leave his victim to the scorn If
the world and seek his fortune in the far
West. He went The girl followed, and
for nine wears she kept on his trail, over.
taking him but once, in California, where he
again fed from her. Eventually he believ.
ed her dead. and came back to his native
place. Judge of his surprise. and that of
'the whole community. when he was follow
ed in short time by the supposed dead
girl, VINO was accompanied by bright
haired girl of some nine years of age Con.
fronted with the charge of his wrong and
deception, and the strong arm of the law
having been invoked. the betrayer was com
PEELED to make restitution as much as pos
sbie by marryi the girl whom he had so
terribly wronged. and who had followed him
half across continent. The parties are
now living as man and wife at the scene of
their former loves.