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Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1871-07-13

The question as to how large the rods
ought to be, and at what distance apart they
ought to be placed, involves definite
knowledge of the maximum omount of
electricity that Is ever discharging to or
from the earth at any point, an amount
obviously indeterminate To guide us,
therefore, upon this point, we have only
the results of accumulated experience.
This has shown that comparative safety
can be secured by rods one inch in di-
ameter, having a metallic connection with
the moist earth equal in area to that of the
surface protected, and that rods having
the above dimensions and the above me-
tallic connections with the earth, may be
relied upon to shield, from disruptive dis
charges, circular areas of roof having
radii equal to twice the hight the conduc-
tors are elevated above the structures to
which they are attached.
1t must also be borne in mind that the
metal work upon the surface of buildings
should be connected with the principal
conductor, by rods of ample size, and
further, that the power of any conductor
is only the power of its smallest part.
Perfect safety demands that the capacity
should be maintained at its maximum
throughout the system.
Leaving to individual judgment the
best method of fulfilling these conditions,
we may say that they are seldom com
piled with, and that they are found lack
ing in every instance where damage is
occasioned by the lightning stroke. Such
system as we have described entails SC
much expense, that remote though posi-
bic contingencies are accepted rather thar
to incur the outlay. If connection of {
rod with the earth be broken it is useless
and in many cases is indirectly source
of danger.
Rods do not attract lightning from tn
clouds; they only dispose of it when i
comes within the sphere of their influence
-IScientitic american.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1871-07-13
INTEGRITY OF THE UNION.

Reso'red, Fira-That the Republicans
of California, by their representatives in
State Convention assembled avow their
determination to maintain and perpetuate
the principles of the National Republican
party; that we recur with pride and salts
faction to the many practical and sul,stan-
tial triumphs of these principles achieved
during the past ten years-in the coercion
by force of the rebelIious States into obe-
dience to the Federal Constitution and
laws; in maintaining through long, Sc
we're and bloody struggle the authority of
the General Government against powerful
armies in front, English and French inter-
ference on the flank, and the Democratic
party in the rear; in roofing out the Dem
ocra-ic institution of Slavery, and banish-
ing it forever from the Jurisdiction of the
United States; in prohibiting any State
from abridging the privileges of any citi-
zen of the Republic; in providing irre-
pealable guarantees for the payment of
the public debt incurred in suppressing
the late rebellion, and securing the people
of all the States against being taxed for
the payment of the debt of the late rebel
confederacy; in declaring the civil and
political equality of every citizen, and in
establishing all these principles in the
Federal Constitution, by am, ,udment
thereto, as paramount law.
CONFIDENCE IN PRESIDENT GRANT,
Secosd-That in Ulysses SkGrant we.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1871-07-13
Lightning Rods.

The hypothesis that the phenomina Of
electricity depend upon the existence OF
positive and negative imponderable fluids
has served a purpose in speaking and
writing upon the subject. In the absence
of positive knowledge, 1t is perhaps as
well to speak of this mysterious force as a
fluid, and as such we shall deal with it in
the present article. In this view, a con-
Quoting rod may be compared to a via
duct over or trough which the the current
passes. Whether 0oer or through has been
q question upon which theorists have
differed, and the question is of no partical
importance whatever as bearing upon the
construction of lightning rods. The law
that the resistance of conductors vary as
the areas of their cross sections is, how
ever, well established, and it follows that
the capacities of rods to harmlessly con-
duct away lightning discharge are-if
made of the same materials-as their cross
sections. The shape of rod, if of uni
form size throughout its length, does not
affect its conducting power.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1871-07-13
Despair.

The whItest foam dances upon the dark
est billow, and the stars shine the bright
est when surrounded by the blacklist of
thundcr-clouds; so hope mirrors is most
bril- rays in the dark wave of de-
spair, and happiness is never sc complete
as when visited occasionally by the min
| listers of misery. These ups and downs in
the pathway of mans existence are all for
the best, and yet he allows them to vex
and torment his peace till he bursts the
boiler of his rage, and scald, his own
toes. / have no doubt but tie common
run of people would like to have a rail
road built from here to the grave, and 90
through by steam; but if they all worked
as easy in life's CALLING collar as do, they
would have things Just as they are; some
ups and some downs-some sweet and
some bitter-some sunshine and some
storm; because they constitute variety.
| wouldn't give shinplaster penny to
have the road of existence perfectly level /;
for should soon become tired of dull
sameness of prospect, and make myself
miserable in the idea that / must expert
ence no material change, either for better
or for worse. Plum pudding is most ex-
cellent stuff to wind off dinner with :;
but all plum pudding would be worse
than none at all. So you see, my friends,
the trouble and trials of life are absolute
ly necessary to enable lis to judge rightly
of genuine happiness, whenever it hap
pens TO enliven the saturnine region of the
heart with its presence.
If we were never to have our Jackets
and shirts wet with the cold rain of mis-
fortune, we should never know how good
it feels to stand out and dry in the warm
rays of comfort. You needn't hesitate
ever to travel through swamps of trouble,
for fear of sinking over head in the mud
of despondency, for despair is never quite
despair. No, my friends, it never comes
quite up to the mark in the most desper-
ate cases. know the prospects of man
are sometimes most tormentingly con-
glomerous; but the clouds eventually
clear away, and his sky again becomes
clear and quiescent as basin of potato
starch. His sun of ambition may be
darkened-his moon of memory turned
to blood-and the star of his peace blot
ted from the armament of his, / don't
know what; but he is entirely gone
goose even in this situation. Those
semi-celestial angels of light and lowell
ness, Hope and Fancy, will twine the
sweetest of roses round his care-wrinkled
brow; and while one whispers in his ear,
:" Don't give up the ship" the other dres-
ses up for him bower of future happi
ness, and festoons it with the choicest of
elysian flowers. The very darkest cell of
despair always has a gimlet hole to let the
glory of hope shine in, and dry up the
tears of the poor prisoner of woe-Dose,
T.
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LrNcoLN.-Onthe day of his death, this

LINC0LN.-Onthed day Of his death, this
simple Western attorney, who, according
to one party, was vulgar joker. and
whom the doctrinaries among his own
supporters accused of wanting every ele-
ment of craftsmanship, was the mo st alb
solute ruler in Christcndom, and this sole.
ly by the hold his good humored sagacity
had laid on the hearts and understanding
of his countrymen. Nor was tbs all: for
it appeared that he had drawn the great
majority, not only of his fellow. citizens,
but of mankind also, to his side. So
strong and so persuasive is honest manli-
ness, without a single quality of romance
or unreal sentiment TO help it! A civil
ian, during times of most captivating mil
itary achievements, awkward, with no
skill in the lower technicalities of man.
ners, he left behind him a fame beyond
that of any eonqueror, the memory of
grace higher than tia. of outside person,
and gentlemanliness deepe. than mere
breeding. Never before that startled
April morning did such multitudes Of
men shed tears for the death of one they
had never seen, as if with him friendly
presence had been taken away from their
lives, leaving them colder and darker
Never was the funeral panegyric so elos
quent as the silent look of sympathy
which strangers exchanged when they
met that day. Their common manhood
bad lost kinsman-J RusssN LoscoE
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1871-07-13
Written for the REPvHLIcsS.
A FLASH OF LIGHTNING
BY ANONYMOUS
CHI HAPTER I.

1t was night, and melodious music
sounded from the marble mansion of the
Hon. a. Cortland, situated on Prospect
Avenue, in one of the finest commercial
cities of the West The elegant chanda-
liers shed their soft lustre on many Joy
Gus faces; but the happieSt of all seemed
to be the face of Alice Cortland, who was
about to be made the happy wife of Oak
ley Clifford. Three years previous she
had rejected the heart and hand of one
Mark AtheTt0n. who possessed great
riches, but who was addicted to drinking
On receiving his answer he turned from
Eer, swore vengeance. and left the house
Alter that he became more and more the
slave of liquor, and sank deeper and deep
er in his crime. In vain had his friends
implored him To turn from his evil ways.
and forget his revenge; but he still held
to both, and when Oakley Clifford asked
and received the hand Of Alice. his hatred
for him was more than for her who had
never wronged him. but who would will
lingly have made him a happy man had
he taken the FIRST step in that direction.
the oath he had made.
Alice was happy; and when she stood in
her briCal robe she looked "a if cloud
of sorros had never pessed over her path
In the drawing oom were numerous
costly AM magnificent presents, which
she mad received from her many friends.
On the center of the table was deed for
a house and lot, presented to her by her
father
The party held until morning. when
the guests, fatigued by dancing, after CON
graduating the bride and groom, returned
to their homes, thankful to find repose
while Mr.. and Mrs. &. We're driven 10 the
depot, where they took the through train
for San Francisco, ria the Union Pacific
Railroad
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1871-07-13
2oetry.
HOW 1T HAPPENED.
BY JOHN H.

pray you, pardon me, Elsie,
And smile that frown away
That dims the light of your lovely face
Ara thunder cloud the day.
/ really could not help it
Be fore thought, twas done;
And those great gray eyes flashed bright and cold
Like an icicle in the sun,
/ was thinking of the summers
When were boys and girls,
And wandering in the blossoming woods
And the gay wind romped with your curls
And you seemed to me the same little girl
I kissed in the alder path.
kissed the little girls, and alas
have Ioused woman's wrath
There is not so much to PARDON
For why were your lips so red,
The blonde hair fell in a shower of gold
From the proud, provoking head,
Ano the beauty that flashed from the splendid eyes
Aud played round the tender mouth,
Rushed over my soul like a warm, sweet wind
That blows from the fragrant south.
Add where, after all, Is the harm done,
believe we were made to be gay,
Ard all Of youth not given to love
Is vainly squandered away.
And strewn through lifes low lsbors,
Like gold in the desert sands,
Arc loves swift kisses and sighs and vows
And the clasp Of clinging hands.
And when you are old and lonely,
In Memory's magic shrine
You will see Oh your thin and wasting hands
L ike gems, these kisses of mine.
And when you muse at evening
And the sound of some vanished name,
The ghost Of my kisses shall touch your lips
And kindle your heart to flame.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1871-07-13

cruelty, and soon learn to look upon them
for 3 moment, perhaps, with d pitying
eye, and then forever forget them; but
Captain Washburn and the two officers who
accompanied him will never, never forget
the sight of that room when they entered
it about seven o'clock last evening.
Stretched upon the bed, which stood with
the head against the wall TO the right of
the door, were the
LIFttEss BODIES OF THE DOCTOR AND
HIS TWO INNOCENT BABES.
The father lay on his back at the side
Of the bed farthest from the door, having
on shirt, pair of red flannel drawers,
pair of socks and pair of slippers. The
right leg was drawn mp toward the body,
the right hand was thrown across his
chest, and his left hand lay by his side.
Close beside him on the left lay his two
darlings-fOr he loved them notwithstand-
ing he killed them-both on their backs,
the eldest with her head on the pillow,
while between her little feet lay the head
of the baby-her little sister. The chill
dren had nothing on but little night
slips, which hung loosely about their
bodies. Between them and their father,
floating in pool of blood, was little
India rubber ball, which they had evil
IDENTIFY been playing with before the hor-
rid deed was done On the side of the
bed nearest the door lay huge bread
knife, about fourteen inches long, two
inches wide at the widest part, and sharp
almost as a razor. This was the in
strument which had so effectually done
the work. 1t was with this that the faith
er had
CUT THE cHILDREN's THRoATs,
and then almost discovered his own head
from his body. The bed was one mass of
gore, which trickled down on to the floor,
where it settled in little pools. Over on
the opposite side of the room stood lit
tie crib, containing every requisite for the
comfort of the children, and which they
--or the eldest one, at least-had occu
pied the night previous. The furniture of
the room was of the cottage description,
painted green
When the officers entered the room the
bodies were stark and cold, which leads
to the belief that the terrible crime must
have been committed as early as one
o'clock at least The distracted wife and
mother followed close behind thc officers,
and when she saw the forms of all those
she held most dear in life drenched in
their own blood, her grief knew no
bounds. She swoOned away and was re-
moved by the kind-hearted policeman to
/. an apartment on the lower floor, where
, she lay for long time in a perfectly un-
conscious state.
Captain Wnshburn took charge Of the
house and the remains, and will remain
with them till after the Coroner's inquest,
. which will he held to-day.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1871-07-13
How I Edited an Agricultural
Paper Once.

The sensation of being at work once
again was luxurious, and l wrought all
the week with unflagging pleasure. We
went 10 press, and l waited a day with
some solicitude to see whether my effort
was going to attract any notice. AS 1
left the Office, toward sundown, group
of men and boys at the foot of the stairs
dispersed with one impulse, and gave me
passage-way, and l heard one or two of
them say: "Thas's hint" / was natur-
ally pleased by this incident. The next
morning found o similar group at the
foot OF the stairs, and scattering couples
and individuals standing here and there
in the street, and over the way, watching
me with interest The group separated
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1871-07-13
CHAPTER III.

Already the knife was lifted to infiict
the deadly wound, md the would be
murderer was near his revenge, when a
deafening clap of thunder rent the air,
followed by a flash of lightning which
Lit the heavens as if they were on fire.
The next instant heavy, dull sound was
heard, and the fiend fell to the floor with
the knife sticking in his bodyl That
flash of lightning had struck the steel
blade of the knife and reversed its mo-
tion, driving it into the heart of the
would-be murderer, who, without word,
fell to the floor corpse.
After recovering from the shock they
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1871-07-13

General Bragg is quackling clialybcate
fluid al French Lick, Indiana.
Somebody has figured up 36S collegiate
institutions in the United States
Dolls eyes are made in Birmingham.
They sell them by the hogshead.
The assassin Quantrell has been seen
again at the White Pine silver mines, Ne
vada.
Camphor-wood coffins, to keep out
moths, are an indispensable thing with
people in good society in New York.
One year ago Sumner county, Kansas,
had not single inhabitant. Now it has
population of 5000, and, of course, a
newspaper
Through tickets TO go round the
world " are for sale in London for 81 go.
But why go around when your ticket en-
titles you To go through ?-Chicag0 Pos &
Owing to the reckless extravaganza ola
few people in Cincinnati, who persist in
drinking water with their whisky, the
Ohio river is drained nearly dry.
The great bridge'''at st. Charles, Mo-,
just completed. is composed of seven
spans, varying from 306 to 3211s feet in
length, and 4,sO0 feet of iron viaduct ap-
proach.
"Spray" is the popular drink in the oil
regions. 1t is said to be so mild and gem
tie in its influence that Let us spray" is
the usual remark when friends meet.
Condurango has achieved another tri-
umph. The wife of Secretary Gorham, of
the United States Senate, has been healed
Of a virulent cancer, though her case had
been given up by the doctors.
A Virginia editor has come to the con-
clusion that man might as well under
take to hold himself at arms length and
turn double somersault over a meeting
house steeple, as to attempt to publish
paper thai will suit everybody.
Pho Mono, though so advanced in years,
is said to be most excellent singer and
most eloquent orator, having retained all
the depth, richness and sweetness of his
voice, and speaking to-day as clearly and
sonorously as he did in the fulness of his
youth.
A bear, perfectly white, with the ex-
ception of black ears and black line
down its back, was recently shot at Sis
kiyow, Or. No other specimen has ever
been discovered in this country, and this
is probaly an abnormal case of black or
grizzly, silvered by disappointed ambition
)r domestic troubles.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1871-07-13
JOHN S. BENDER, Editor and Publisher.

had partially received, Mr.. c. arose, and
when he found out what had happened
went over to the body, and removing the
mask, saw to his astonishment the face
of Mark Athertonl He had never for
gotten his oath, and was there to take a
revenge which would have made a happy
circle gloomy forever.
Thus the Providence of God works in
everything, and always protects those who
follow Him and heed His voice.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1871-07-13
California Republican Conven-

ClOu.
On the 2Sth ult. the Republicans of
California met in convention at Sacra-
mento and nominated Newton Booth as
their candidate for the next Governor.
The following resolutions were adopted
as the platform for the coming campaign
in that State:
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1871-07-13
G.. II. Revnolds NJ D.

EQEGULAR Physician and Operative Surgeon,
offers his professional services to tho citizens
Plymouth and surrounding country. In addition
10 the treatme Mt Of diseases common TO the coun-
try special attention will lie given to Surgery, the
treatment of surgical diseases and diseases of fe-
males. Night calls in town and country promptly
attended TO. Charges reasonable. Office and resi-
dence west side of Michigan street, three doors
of the bank, Plymouth, Ind. I3itfl
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1871-07-13
NEW SIlvERsmIru

"a X PHlLPOT would announce 10 the ci,i
~ z~ns of MARSHALL county ard the pnl,lic in
general that he has again located in Piyncuth h and
can AZ All inns e found in his store three doors
west oi "oodard Uoham's Hardware StoO south
siae. Lsporte street. Plymouth. Marshall Co. Ind. .
here he is prepared TO do all work in his line i'm
th- very best manner. and on the reasonable
irrms n4. Particular attention given to the
cleaning aur repairing Of Watches. All work
warranted. Give him a call,
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1871-07-13
ENF- v. p FF~~. MI 7
OSBORNE & HESS,

rTORSEYS ~ law. viii attend PROMPTLY n nj
~ professional business entrusted TO them Par
iirzr attention given TO reai estate business. titles
rxamiued and quirted Collections rade and
pr. nipfIv r~niitfed. 0lics Nehiaan Str ct few
lic,rs north of the Parker HuHse. Plvmouf lad.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1871-07-13

HOMEOPATHIC PHYSICIAN. and
Il widow of the late DIR. E. w. Coop,
e calls the attention Of the people TO the fact that
she intends continuing the practice of medicine
and dentistry in her late husbands place. and that
she will promptly attend to all calls and treat all
diseases that afiict the human system. Office snd
residence first door south of Alleman's furniture
store. 2S
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1871-07-13
Amasa johnson.

Tef0TARY Public. Attorney Counselor at
- Law, Authorized War Claim Agent, rIyn =
nth. lad. Especial attention given 20 the set
meEt of Essates, ConveyaRcing, and the coll
rtior oF SnIsi-Fs' Claims Cor Pensions, Bounty
ack Pay, and all otherWar Claims. ofice On
~ chigsn str-et, ever Buck Toal.'s Hardware
5. ore l34t1
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II a a, -. II. Park.

TTQRNEYS. C-uBsslors at Law Sotaf Pub-
~ H:and Authorised War Cirim Agen; Boar-
bon. Ind. Especial attention given TO the
settle meut &c Est ,tes Conveyancing., ~ he Col
fecto of Soldiers Claims FOR Pensions. eouaty,
Back Pay and all other War Claims lS8tfl
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a. q. horton.

nENTIST. Office over J. +. Westervelt's Store
~ Teeth extracted without palm. by the of Nj
trous Oxide (or Laughing Gas). TEETH; from one
tooth 70 fnl sett, cheap that the rich and poo
can all get them. Office open all days except Monr
days aud Tuesdays 34tf1
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Meat Market

- ANI Ell MOORE. in 'ise late Dr. Vests Buiid
ing. one dror south If A. X. PhiIrot's Silver
est OF all kinds ofAeat nd Sausage nd cell. III
heap wv - ',s -, '..e ~ iH
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MISCELLANEOUS.
I. O. O. f.

hmERIcrs LooaE. No 81, meets every Thursday
evening at their hall, over BGeF A Toan,s u.,j
ware store dem bers and yi.ifin, -, 80
spectfuliy invited, To-
ID. ". Borr Sect ~ y, o.s
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ATTOR N EYS.
NJ. \. o. Packard,


a tTOR NEYS 8 COUNSELIOBS. Real Estate and
a" 90 liecfinC Agents. Plvmoith Ind. prartis-
Inc in the law courts Of Marshall and adjoining
counties and viii give prompt attention to all legal
business entrusted 70 them. General collecting
acsnts fur Northern Indiana and Southern Michigan.
PAT .icular attention given 10 the settlement
Jescdent's estates and guar 'isnships. Deeds mort
CAGES. and ether contract. drawn M and ackucwl
nts taken. Office. Brownee's Block. Up stairs
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1871-07-13

measureless subserviency to corrupt
lobby, evinced by numerous profiigate
grants of subsidies to railroad companies /;
the official sanction of most of those per-
nicious measures, including the aforesaid
Lottery bill, by the present Democratic
State Executive, and, in addition thereto,
his official approval Of series of legisla-
tive enactments whereby railroad compa-
nies have been subsidized to the extent of
$4,000, 900, afford convincing proof of the
apostacy of Democratic administration
to all the pledges upon which it was ele-
waited to power, and that the affairs of the
State cannot with safety be recommitted
to its control,