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Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1869-01-28
Indiana Senatorial Contest.


Before the last meeting of the Gen
eral Assembly of the State of Indi-
ana, as it was well known.that a Uni
ted States Senator was to be elected,
of the candidates then named in con-
nection with the Office, without dis
arrangement to other distinguished
men, we expressed ourselves in IA
vor of the Honorable Will Cum
back, and so did large majority of
the Presses throughout the State, and
this unanimity OF She Press was but
the echo of the Peoples will. At a
meeting of the assembly, in = Repub-
lican caucus composed of seventy
six members, Mr.. Cumback received
fifty one votes-a reiteration Of the
sentiments of the Press and conclu-
sive that he was the choice of the
people. The fame Of the rising man
struck terror to the hearts of other
aspirants, and nothing short Of an
attempt, at least, to sacrifice the fair
fame of the distinguished man wo'd
satisfy the greed of these aspirants.
The sacrifice of CGmback must be
made even though innocence should
suffer. That Governor Baker would
lend his aid surprises us. If it were
dishonorablc for Colonel Cumoack
to ask the Governors influence to
secure the nomination, it was much
more disreputable for Governor Ba-
ke- to use his influence to defeat the
will OF the people. Colonel Cum
back, desiring the interest and har-
mony Of the party mere than his own
personal interest, withdrew from the
contest for on office which the minor
ity of the people did not want him
to have. Thereupou the Honorable
d. ID. Pratt, of LoganspGrt, was put
in nomination, and elected on the
first ballot. Mr.. Pratt, though scarce
~ named in connection with the Of
fee before the meeting OF the Assem-
bly,, is a gentleman of superior abil-
ity, a faithful representation of the
Republican party, Peer, in whose
nomination we chez, fully acqniescc.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1869-01-28

CoRS AND PoRK.-From carefully con-
Quoted experiments by different persons,
it has been ascertained that one bushel OF
corn will make a little over 10 l-2 pounds
of pork-gross. Taking this result as a
basis, the following deductions are made,
whics all farmers would do well to lay by
for convenient rcference-thus:
When corn sells for ~ liz cents per
bushel, pork costs liz cents per pound.
When corn costs IL cents per bushel,
pork costs cents per pound.
When corn costs % cents per bushe,,
pork costs cents per pound.
When corns cost IS cents per bushcl,
pork costs 4 cents per pound.
When corn costs IS cents per bushel,
pork costs cents per ponnd,
The following statement shows what
the farmer realizes In corn, when sold In
the form Of pork:
When pork sells for 3 cents per pound,
it brings IS cents per bushel In corn.
When pork sells for 1 cents per pound,
Il brings % cents per bushsl In corn.
When pork sells for cents per pound,
Il brings Is cents per bushcl In corn.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1869-01-28

INDIANAPOLIS, Jan. Is, 1869.


DEAR PoRr:-
So far, we have had, all things con-
sidered, a very exciting session Of the
General Assembly. The Houee has
got fairly 20 work, and already over
thirty bills have been introduced and
rcferred to appropriate committees
for consideration. A few Republi-
can disorganizers in the Senate, back
cd by the entire Democratic strength
of that body, have put block to
Legislation by taking up all the time
that should have been devoted to
other purposes ~ discussing the Ba-
kerr Cumback correspondence. Judge
Hughes, an aspirant for Senatorial
Honors, is the leader of the faction.
Nr. Cumback has doubtless been
guilty Of iHiseretion, but nothing
more, and the warfare that has been
made upon him. has been made in
the interest of the Democratic party.
The Sentinel of this morning publish
ed the speech of Judge Hughes, in
full, With the following commenda.
ton: "The speech delivered by
Honorable James Hughes, on Fri
day last, upon the Baker Cumback-
correspondence, portrays with
master hand, the moral delinquency
of Cumback." Two years ago when
Judge Hughes was in the House, the
Sentinel was engaged in bitter de
nunciations of the gentleman from
Monroe" but now things have chang
ed, and Democratic papers are enga-
ged in defending the political course
of n would-be Rey ublican. The few
in the Senate who stand
by Hughes, are merely playing sec
ond Fiddle TO that gentleman, and
can only look to the Democratic par
ty for an endorsement of their
course. The election, or a. least
ballot for United States Senator, will
come tomorrow. The result is
in some doubt, but you will, of
course, get the vote by telegraph be-
fore you go to press. Your repre-
sentative, Captain Amasa johnson,
has entered upon the discharge of
his duties with his accustomed zeal
and energy. He is constantly in his
place, and does not attempt to make
speeches
As / close this short letter rumors
are afioat of bargain and sale" be-
tween the boilers and Democrats,
the effect of which is to be to place
Judge Hughes in the Senate ard give
the Democrats a certain number of
State Offices. Nothing certain is
known, but if the 'unholy alliance
ioes exist, do not think it will be
successful VELoCIrEpE.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1869-01-28

The Worthy Chief" IL the title Of
An attractive paper of twenty columns,
protesting TO be devoted 10 the interests of
our country and the people, and we have
no doubt of the sincerity of the proprie,
tors, as In its caption the figure of our no.
BILE washingfoH is conspicuously placed.
Published by w: II. Gardner, 81 Park
Row, New York. We welcome Ii TO our
sanctum in exchange.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1869-01-28
GIea n ingS.

The Austrian Emperor still refuses 10
forgive his cousin, Archdskc Henry, for
marrying pretty Miss Hoffman. The latter,
however, survives the imperial anger.
The Utah Legislature has adopted me-
mortal to Congress asking the early admis
sion OF the State.
4 haIr album is the latest thing-cvcry
specimen genuine.
A Paris performer nightly enters a cage
of seven lions.
George Peabody will come over and
make Southern tour next full.
Captain Silas Miller will run the new
Cali House al Louisville.
New York boasts two suicides and one
murder week for the past year.
Kossu,h implores Spain TO become re-
public.
Iowa, with a stringent liquor law, con-
sumes 81 &c., s3 worth of liquors in o
year.
Paul de Kock the well known liceniious
novelist was lately laying at the point OF
death in Paris.
The granarics of alifornis are overflow
ing with the surplus product of 10000
bushels of wheat.
The Hon. w. Stewart has been rc-elect,
ed to the United States Senate by the Ne
vada Legislature.
Robins have already appeared in Iowa,
and are causing great agitation on The part
of wcather>propheis.
Canned Salmon are now sent to New
York from California.
II costs q Calcutta Hindoo a dollar and
a half to have his body burned in good
style.
Charles Dickens publishes card in the
London papers denying the story Of the
recent death of his brothers. widow in
Chicago. He says the widow Of A. n.
Dickens 4 still alive and well, and that be
is trustee Of her estate.
A lady's paper recommends Undinc as
fine character for fancy dress perry
We believe Undine's full dress Was wa
terfall.
Punch queries whether, In case female
surf, age and secret voting should be en-
acted, spinsters would not be called ballet
girls.
A cotton case. involving million of dol
lars, ended in the United States District
Court in New York. Judge Blachford
charged that action could not be maintain
ed, and the jury by direction OF the court
rendered verdict against the Govern
ment.
In the United States Circsurt Court.
McLaren, coveted Of aiding and abetting
Daisdell s. Eickel in the preparation Of
whisky frauds, was strongly recommended
to mercy by the jury.
Prof Emil Franklin, n well known
public reader, and the compiler Of the
Beauties of Shakespeare has been COM
mitted TO the Luna ic Asy lum on . charge
of insanity.
A number Of gentlemen met in New
York, and formed the General Association
of Engineers in America. Branches are
to be established in every State in the Un-
ion, the object being to improve all engin>
cering trades.
The Dayton "Jorrhal" says there Is q
drum at the National Soldiers Home that
was used In the war of 1912. It was car
ried by Drum.Msjor Paul Emerson, al
at the battle Of Lundy's Lane, and New
Orleans. Major Alvey used this drum beth
in the Mexican War and the late rebellion
and 1t has been in eight battles since the
war of 1912.
The Nashville "Banner" has received q
cluster OF corn ears which IL quite q curi>
osity. II consists of ten ears Of corn In
in one, grown upon onr stem and In one
shuck. There u one eaf In the center, oI
ordinary size, surrounded By nine smaller
ones
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1869-01-28

Napoleon, in his speech to the Legisla>
tive Chambers, says the Cincinnati Evcn-
ing Chronicle, assumes a very tranquil
and pacific air, blandly ignoring as q crafty
ruler is wont to do, all the elements of
discomfort seething all around him, and
apparently just ready to bubble into insur-
rection. Yet he carefully inlimatcs that
his increased military forces were never In
more excellent trim or more firmly in
hand. He is prepared 10 cope with any
nation; therefore no foreign power will be
forward to attack him. AZ to home az
fairs, he has labored so devotedly for
France, above all he has been so arubi>
tiously alive to the glory of Francc--the
great watchword of Frenchmen, the light
with which imperial NapoIeons are wont
to dazzle the eyes of populace and gentry
alike-that he confides in cd suspicious
result to the approaching elections, and in
rejection of revolution once moro. He
can even speak that dangerous word. after
due preparation, as If TO show his fear oil
it. We suspect that Napoleon and his
'gloire' will last some time longer yet.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1869-01-28
Notice Of attachment.

STATE OF INDIANA--Alarshall County, SIS.
John Rankin,) Before Henry windbigler,
VS.. ]. p, of Bourbon town
VIM. Cessna ship.
ATTACHMENT.
Whereas the plaintiff in the above enii'
tied cause has, by his attorneys, Hess IL
Parks, filed in my Office his complaint, to
geiher with the proper affidavit and un-
dertaking IN attachment against said de-
PENDANT And it appearing by the atfida
Wit OF disinierestcd person that the said
defendant. William Cessna, is non resi>
dent of the State of Indiana. he is there's
fore hereby notified of the tendency of
said complaint and proceeding in attacks
mcnt against him, and unless he appear,
plead, answer or demur thereto at the
calling of said cause on the 25th day of
February, 1869, at my Office, at 10 o'clock,
A. NJ. said complaint and attachment, and
the matters and things therein contain ID
and alleged, will be heard and deternir ID
in his absence.
Witness my hand and seal this l2lh day
of January, 1863.
HENRY WISDBIGLER. ]. p. Ills
HESS & PARKS, Att'ys for Pl'ff. llw3
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1869-01-28

The INCREASING list of Murtlerers
the journals daily bring TO light is
truly appalling, and demands our
careful consideration The old fire
side stories of occasional frontier
rebberies and murders would almost
terriiy the listener thirty years ago;
but now when murder is a daily &C.
currenee, we fail to reflect how this
wantOn destruction Of human life
may be stopped. To know how to
stop an evil it is first necessary to
know the cause. One of the princi-
pie reasons is that the law is not en-
forced. Indiana has law making
death the penalty of the crime ofmur-
de-, and yet it is scarcely reckoned
among the probabilities now, that
however atrocious the murder may
be, that the perpetrator receives the
full penalty of the law Now it is
plain that penal statute not en-
forced where there is a criminal
brought within its meaning not only
becomes dead letter, but has a
very much worse effect upon
the society it is intended to govern
than if no law existed on the subject
Why? We answer because any Gov
eminent that fails or refuses to en-
force its laws will produce in the
minds of the people lack OF conf
dence in its ability to do so; hence
forces many people who deem self
preservation the first law of n,ture,
to take the law int their own hands
which course is but one step from
crime itself Efficient laws and the
faithful execution of them is but JUS
tice to the peaceable and industrious
citizen, and is as essential to the sta
bility Of government itself as the
right of trial by jury. But, says one,
there is an increasing sentiment
against capital punishment. If this
be true, and that sentiment cannot
be changed so rs to secure the faith
full execution of the law, then tue
law should be repealed, and some
mode Of punishment adopted that
would certainly and without doubt
be inflicted on the offender. How
ever, We believe that capital punish
ment for willful murder is the
only penalty that will secure
the end sought. We believe that
wherever it has been abolished, ex
perience and the increase of crime
compelled the Government to REIN
state it, and we think the same rule
holds good generally so far as it has
been abolished in the United States;
but Il we're better to abolish it alto
gether and repeal all laws bearing on
che Subject than to have the statute
and not enforce il. We believe that
8 penal Law rigidly enforced would
DO much to to stop such ousruges as
occurred . few days ago at New AL
bany. That without some steps ia
ken In this direction the good peo-
pie will sooner or later be forced to
the law Of retaliation to SECURE their
rights.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1869-01-28

The "Cincinnati Weekly CONNER
cial" has scarcely superior for RELIABLE
ity, and 10 not excelled in its quantity Of
news. This worthy sheet can be had, sin
gle copy 81; to 10 copies clio; 10 TO 20
copies $I.65; 20 copies and over $l.50
each, and an extra copy with every club
OF ten subscribers. Address n. Hals,ead
& Co., Cincinnati, o.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1869-01-28

Mr.. Joseph Macklin, living near Argos,
In this county. subscribed for the first
newspaper taken by him when - years OF
age, and paid for it in advance with the
first money he had ever earned. He has
always paid in advance for every paper he
has taken since that time. Such man
will do 10 sstie TO"
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1869-01-28
NOn.Resident Notice

STATE OF INDyANA-Marsball County.
In Common Pleas Court, Feb. Term, 1863.
John Carter, } Complaint on note and
vs.. proceedings in attach
William Cessna ment.
The defendant in the above entitled case
is hereby notified that the plaintiff, by Hess
& Capron, his attorneys, has filed his COM
plant in this action that the same Will
stand for trial at the February Term, 500,
of said court, and unless the defendant
appear and plead thereto the same will be
tired in his absence.
In testimony whereof / have bercunto
IT. set my hand and affixed the seal OF
L. said court, this eighth day of JAMS
uary, 1869.
JNO. G. CUSHMAN, Clerk.
Hess & JAPRoN. for Plaintiff. lows
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1869-01-28
The following Is the response of Ho

The following Is the response Of Hon,
Daniel ID. Pratt, to Telegram announcing
his election as United States Senator to
squeezed Mr.. Hendricks.
LoGANsPoRr. Ind, January 90, Is o.
Hon. A. III. Conner:
The result you announce overwhelms
me with establishment Express to my
friends the gratitude l feel for the unsol>
icited and undeservcd honor they have
conferred on me.
d. d. PRATT.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1869-01-28
Connecticut Politics.

New YORK, Jan. Pa despatch dated
Hartford, says the State conventions will
soon be held, and the candidates for Gov>
crnor will be the same as last year-Messrs.
English and Jcwett. There is some talk
of the Democrats nominating Senator
Dickson for Representative to Congress
from the First District. In case tins is
done the Republicans will endeavor to get
Gen. Hawley to run against him.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1869-01-28

Statistics of the whaling business for the
Iast year show that years catch averaged
better than in 1867, with smaller number
ct vessels. The North Pacific feet mas
more fortunate than any other,
Miss Laura Resm, ons of ths literary
ladies Of Iad'snapolis, win shortly deliver
sleesurs At Nozsisons Opera Hall In that
city, eor the bensd: Of thu Orphan Asyluu,
y ;nviaatsn Of Ne Possa Of Nassssn,
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1869-01-28


The kankakee Valley Draining
Company was organized December
l6, '6S. Its object was 'to improve
and reclaim the lands I'm the Kanka-
kee River Valley, by cleaning out
and deepening the channel of said
river in some places, and by opening
new and more direct channels a 9TH
err placss, according as the same may
seem best adapted to drain said val
ley and reclaim said lands The
Board Of Directors, i'm discharge of
the duti IS imposed upon them have
made on assessment upon the sever
al members Of the company, Of fifty
cents an acre on all lands represent
ed to be owned by them, to obtain
means to dcfray the expense of sur
vey and other preliminary expens-
es, twenty cents on each acre to be
paid on the first day Of F. buary go,
fifteen cents on each acre to be paid
on the first day of April. and fifteen
cents on each acre to be paid on the
first day of June. Two parties of
engineers are ordered to be put in
the field. One party has already be-
gun work, and the other will be on
the ground in few days
Our own experience and observa.
ton in the Kark.kee country for
many years suggests 10 us the pro-
priety Of such step. fit did moth
ing more it would af least modify
the expression of disgust fer that
country. and build up country that
has many facilities that are overlook
ed on account of prejudices.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1869-01-28

If you want to get the best Book Of
Fashions and Parler Magazine, send for
Godey's Lody's Friend. Price % sins
gle copy; copies $5; 3 copies, $3.50; 8
copies $40, and one to getter up of club.
Address L. A. Cooley, northeast corner
9th and Chestnut sts., Philadelphia, Pa
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1869-01-28

"The american Artizan," weekly
journal, published by Brown, Csombs &
Co., ls9 Broadway, N. Y, invaluable TO
the scientific, and indispensable to the
mechanic. See prospectus, in another
coiumn.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1869-01-28
PROSPECTUS
OF THE
AMERICAN ARTISAN.


The AMERICAN ARTISAN is a weekly journal
devoted to the interests Of Artisans and Msnufac-
fnrers, Inventors and Patentees. Ii is Published
every "Wednesday, at IS9 Broadway, (CpT.osite John
street. by BROWN, COOMBS h CO., Solicitors Of
American aud Foreign Patents. The proprietors Of
this journal respectfully announce that IL IL their
aim TO make IL instructive and in than
any other similar periodical in the United States or
Europe.
The AsERIcAS ARrI'As contains numerous origi.
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Notices Of all the Latest Discoveries Instruction.
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Descriptions -of Remarkable Inventions recently
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gress Of Invention. etc.
Each numlxr Of the " American Artisan will
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Arts and Sciences is recorded i'm familiar language
divesied of drv techncalities and aistruse words
and phrases. In this journal is published regularly
the Ofictal List Jf all Patents issued weekly
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numbers make a half-yearly volume OF handsome
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Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1869-01-28

The only change made by the Lcgisla>
ture in the Board of Prison Commission
ers for the Northern Indiana Prison, is the
appointment of Captain Hart in place Of
Mr.. Carothers, of Valparaiso.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1869-01-28

asst Saturday Michigan street presented
q scene CT great commotion. We suppo>
sed at first sight the auctioneers had COLI
ded with some of the citizens, but upon
inquiry found it all arose from man hop>
ping ia che street.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1869-01-28
Considerable Walking

CHICAGO, January 23.-John Dewitt, the
Chicago pedestrian, at eleven O'Clock this
morning accomplished the hitherto unpar>
alleled feat in this country of walking -
600 miles in l,0C0 consecutive hours, for a
wager of $500,
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1869-01-28
Central Pacific Railroad.

SAN Francisco, Jan. 25.-The Central
Pacific Railroad 10 completed 900 miles
east of Sacramento, and within twenty>six
miles of Humboldt Wells. The road will
probably be finished before the 10Th of
April.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1869-01-28

Why is our Lieut.. Governor like q de-
voted husband who Is absent from home {?
Because he will come back. (Will Gums
back