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Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1872-02-22
Curious Post Office Case.

Rather curious post office case has
just occurred in Paris. 1t is a rule in
France to deliver registered letters only
to the person to whom they are address
ed. A postman who had such letter
for married lady would not give it to
her husband on demand. That person
age insisted that, as it was from man
known to be too intimate with his bet
ter half, he could legally claim it, and
the postman still declining to deliver it,
he brought the matter to a crisis by
knocking him down and thus securing
the. document. The Tribunal decided
that the husband was right, he pro-
duclng the letter confirming his sus
picIons; that the post Office officials
ought not to lend themselves to air adul
ferrous correspondence; must pay dam
ages and Costs; and that husband ha.
the righ. to claim his wife's correspond
S%ANSs
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1872-02-22
Prepared for q Flogging.

A youngster, who had been detected
by his father in the act of stealing some
fruit stored for winter consumption,
was angrily hidden to "go into the next
room and prepare himself for severe
hogging." Having finished the work
which he had in hand, the memorable
parent armed himself with stout
horsewhip, and went in search of the
culprit, whom he found ornamented
with hump at which Quasimodo him
self would have shuddered. "What on
earth have you got on your back 2"
asked the wondering sire. ga leather
apron replied John, "three times
doubled. You told me to prepare for a
severe fiogging, and I've done the best
| could.r
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1872-02-22

render ,unintelligible the whispered
words of sympathy and affection that
we poured in under the " kiss-me-
quick" hood that covered her curls.
Two mittens held our four hands, and
the few strong peppermint drops that
we had been boarding up for this occa-
sion were dull and tasteless compared
to the condensed extract of sweetness
that we daringly snatched from her
lips when crossing the bridge on our
way home. She said she had !" forgotten
that there were SO many bridges on
that road" while we-well, gentle
reader, you cannot have forgotten how
the old thing worked in those days be-
fore the war.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1872-02-22
The Lion Tamer,s Death.

McCarty, the tanner, met his
death in terrible manner, at Bolton,
England, as was narrated not long since.
But some particulars have been given
that furnish key to the whole tragedy.
When he entered the cage for the last
time be was deeply under the influence
of liquor; and it was the smell of his
potions, driving las the stuff always
does) the animals wild with rage, and
the difference in look with which he
had been wont to rule them, that occa-
stoned hisspeedy destruction. A drunk
ard is not and can not be brave man.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1872-02-22
Not Contagious.

A lady school teacher in Omaha,
having an inordinate dread of the small
pox, sent home little girl because she
said her mother was sick and had marks
on her face. The next day the girl pre-.
sented herself at the schoolhouse with
her finger in her mouth and her little
bonnet swinging by the strings, and
said to the teacher "Miss -, we've
got leetle baby at our house; but
mother told me to tell you that il ISM
eatehin'." The teacher says thatshe was
very glad, and told her pupil to take
her seat,
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1872-02-22

Professor Baird, United States Com
missioner of Fish and Fisheries. issues
circular as follows:
An alleged decrease within q few
years past in the number of the food
fishes of the sea coast and great lakes of
the United States, induced Congress, at
the session of 1901, to order the ap-
pointment of a commissioner to investi-
gate the subject, and report the facts in
the case. together with the supposed
causes and remedies, should the asser-
ton be substantiated. A satisfactory
solution Of the problem, however, re-
quires the cooperation of persons in
terested in the subject, especially in de.
termining the habits of the species
more accurately than at present possible;
such as their times and routes of migra-
ton, rate of growth, actors during the
breeding the season, etc.
In connection with this inquiry, met
allie tags have recently been distributed
In large numbers to fishermen, at TWEEN
ty points around Lake Michigan, by
James w. Miner, of Waukegan, Deputy
Commissioner, numbered to CORRESPOND
with the localities. These are attached
" NAO iifiiAS uouCSt WHICH are lQeQ re-
leased; and, when subsequently taken
at other places, the examination of the
number they bear will show, at least ap.
proximateiy, the distance and route
traversed in the interval.
Should any fish be captured in you,
vicinity, having affixed the numbered
| tag referred to, you viii aid materially
the investigations in progress by enclos
ing the tag, at the earliest possible mo
ment, in an envelope directed to the
Secretary of the Treasury, Washing
ton. D. c." Endorsed Enquiry Respect
ing Food Fishes" without afixing any
POSTAGE, and accompanied by informa
ton as to the following points:
l. Name of fish.
2. Date and place of capture.
3. Whether taken in pound net, gil
net, seine, or with line.
4. Number of the tag.
5. Name and address of correspond
| ents.
| All communications will be promptly
acknowledged, and full credit be giver
for cooperation in the report of tn,
| Commissioner. SPENCER F. BAIRD.
United States Commissions
The numbers represent the folio vim,
places:
| /. Calumet Ill. Ill Little Summer Island
| Waukegan, Ill. Mich
1 Z Rarin iIo
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1872-02-22
Darkness and SMALLPOX.

The London Lancet says: IF pa
tent, in the beginning of the attack,
be put in room from which absolutely
all light is excluded save that of can
die, the effect is to arrest the disease in
the popular or vascular stage; the skin
between the vesicles is never inhamed
nor swollen the large scabs of matter
never form over the face; there is no
intense pain, and only trifing itching,
and the smell is either very slight or
altogether wanting.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1872-02-22
An Extensive Rrute.

J. r. Saunders, Scott county (Iowal
farmer, lately purchased fine Poland
boar, whose chief Characteristic seems
to have been ferocity. The Davenport
Gazette reports that on Wednesday night
he broke from his pen, invaded a stable
in which was a fine Morgan horse worth
between three and four. hundred dol.
lars, and two hundred dollar mule.
and killed them both. The next morn.
ing his swineship experienced the same
@EEW NNEFsN
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1872-02-22

A YOUNG lady at Fond du Lac, Wis,
was married without shoes or stockings,
the other day, in accordance with an
old whim that such an act would bring
good luck.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1872-02-22
places ::

l. Calumet Ill. IL Little Summer Island
z Waukegan, Ill. Mich
s. Racine Wis. II Beaver Island Mich
milwaukee,, Wis IL. Cheboygan, Mich.
5. Port Washington Wis a. Grand Trayerse Raw
consin. Mich
Two Rivers. Wis Is. Fox Island, Mich
I. ashlngton harboY, | t. Manitou Island Mich
Wis q. Frankfort, Mich.
5 Pensaukee, Wis Is. Grand Haven Mich
70. Menominee. Mich 70 St Joseph. Mich
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CINCINNATI.
Important Suit.

CINCINNATI, January 1.-Two suits
were entered in the United States Court
here to-day by number Of New York
and English capitalists, including the
Barring Bros, OF London, against the
Trustees Of the Cincinnati and Indian
apolis Junction railroad, for an alleged
fraud in the sale Of the Cincinnati, Fort
Wayne and Muncie railroad TO COM
plainants, who say q floating debt in
CURED by the said road, amounting TO
$500, 900, and was omitted from the
statement of Indebtedness. The debt
was created for the construction and
equipment Of the road, and in the trans
fer was set down at less than $90, 900.
The trustees sued are VIM. ii. Hatfield,
Lewis Worthington and j. W. Donohue,
all well known business men OF this
city, and who were the trustees Of the
Cincinnati, Fort Wayne and Muncie
railroad at the time OF its sale TO the
complainants.
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TeIegraphIc Convention.


BROOKLYN, January l5.-McDouglas
rope walk, Nastrand avenue. was burn
ed last night. Loss $4,000. Supposed
to have an incendiary origin.
NEW YORK, January l5.-At a late
hour last evening fire occurred at 264
and 266 Water street, on the third
floor, occupied az a store house for rags
and paper by z. w. Taylor, occasioning
a loss OF $1,000. During the fire
John CASTILLO, a fireman, fell from the
fifth story OF the building and was se,
riously injured.
PoUGHKERpsrg, n. Y, January IS
This evening about ! o'clock fire was
discovered issuing from the store oi
Diurland & Bros, jewellers. The flames
spread so rapidly that one Of the pro-
prietors and a workman in the sales
room had great difficulty in leaving the
store, and a workman who was in the
second story barely escaped being
burned 10 death by crawling out OF q
window on an adjoining roof. in doing
this he burnt his tace and hands badly.
The stock and fixtures in the store were
valued at $4,000 insured for $1,000.
The building was owned by Mr.. D. A.
Bois, and was valued at about 10000
insured for 5000. The building was
Of brick. By the greatest exertions oil
the fire department the flames were
kept from spreading further.
A fire occurred this evening in the
fine furnishing goods store Of D. Lyons
d Co., 64 Summer street, destroying
property TO the amount Of e40, 900;
insured 10 Boston and New York COM
panies for $4,000.
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NEW JERSEY.
Inauguration or Gov. Parker.

TRENTON, n. J., January l5.-The
Inauguration Of Governor Parker takes
place tomorrow. Everything has been
arranged TO make one Of the grandest
affairs ever seen on inauguration day.
A large military parade viii take place.
Strangers from all parts Of the State
will participate. Gen. Hooker and
other notables will be present Major
General Theodore Runion will CON-
mand the military escort. A large
stand has been erected before the cap-
tol building for Governor Parker, Gov.
ernor Randolph and the Legislature to
review the troops, from which they will
proceed TO the Taylor Opera House,
where the Governor will deliver his
inaugural address.
A bill TO incorporate the New York,
Philadelphia and Memphis Railroad
Company was introduced in the New
Jersey Senate to-nigh: by Senator
Hewett, of this city. Prominent parties
in, this country, in connection with
syndicate composed Of London aud Con.
tinental bankers, have for some months
been planning a new grand through
railroad from New York to Memphis.
The introduction oil this bill is a propo.
sition to this State to say whether the
present com pany of this great enterprise
shall have its home in New Jersey or
not. The requisite authority for such a
parent company as is desired has been
granted TO parties interested therein by
a special at OF Legislature
in another State, and they also
possess the necessary franchise in each
OF the States through which the route
runs TO construct this new through
line The consideration which this bill
shall receive will determine whether
New Jersey prefers to create her own
great corporation, or TO abdicate in
favor of foreign ones and whether or
not, as declared by the Philadelphia
Press, she is to resume the position
which she occupied before the Revolu-
luton, that OF an outlying province Of
Pennsylvania. The people will hold
their representatives 10 strict response.
bility in this matter. A new line across
this State on several occasions received
the warmest commendation OF the re.
tiring Governor.
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The Weather To-Day.

WASHINGTON, January Is, P. M
ProbaJiGties.-The centre OF lowest
barometer will probably move during
the night to the eastward, passing into
Western Pennsylvania and pass over
New York on Tuesday. Southeasterly
winds increase to. night on the middle
Atlantic coast, veering rapidly. West
erly winds on Tuesday. Cloudy wealth
er will prevail by Tuesday afternoon
from South Carolina to Maine, with
rain or snow north and east of Virginia.
Brisk northwest winds with cloudy and
clearing weather extend rapidly tonight
from Lake Superior to Kentucky:
Partially cloudy and cold weather will
prevail over this region on Tuesday.
Cloudy weather and probably light rain
on the coast Of Texas and louisiana.
Dangerous winds are not anticipated
this evening for the Atlantic and Gulf
coasts.
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A small Business.

10 letter 10 the New York Oservr
Dr. Prime supplies some curious infor.
nation in regard to meannes, TO minis.
ters. Among well authenticated cases
are the following: A preachers wife
was invited TO visit week among the
people, and the price Ct her board was
deducted from his salary. A mission.
ary, with a family and 400 a year,
cultivated little garden. The secretary
one day asked him what the vegetables
were worth. Supposing the question
one Of mere curiosity, he assenied to the
estimate OF els. The amount was De.
Quoted from his salary. Al a donation
party q paper Of pepper was estimated
at two cents and deducted IRON the
salary. So, on q like occasion. were
ten cents, the value or two fans. A
stranger went to an Episcopal Church
in Maryland. and liked che sermon 40
well that be left FIVE dollars with llIe
vestryman for the rector Deducted
from salary. Dr. Prime once preached
for clergyman who bad sickness and
death in his house, and declining the
customary fee. told Q member OF the
consistory TO give it TO the afflicted
brother. The afflicted brother never
got the money. A minister preached
extra sermons at o watering place ho-
tel, and the boarders made up Q purse
for him. Amount deducted from sal
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NEW ORLEANS.
The Situation.

New ORLEASS January l5.-Early
this morning the State militia were
ordered out by Governor Warmoth,
the purpose for which the order was
given not being stated, bat il was
thought to be TO suppress, by armed
force any demonstration OF dissatisiac'
tion by the people. Company c, the
members OF which reside on the right
bank OF the river, Algiers. refused to
turn out.
Senator Thomas, heretofore q strong
Carter man, took his seat, and, count.
ing Pinchbeck, made eighteea, and q
quorum. The repeal OF the obnoxious
laws was the first movement made
toward changing the public sentiment
The House had full quorum, and pro-
ceeded TO business without the Carter
ties, whose admission was still denied.
The Carter Senators, who have been
sojourning in Mississippi, will be here
tonight and take their seats tomorrow.
The Warmoth Assembly passed resolu-
tions calling on the President for troops
to repress the illegal organization, &c.
Warmoth has drawn up the resolutions
and forwarded them to the President.
Thus it would seem that Warmoth's
tenacity has made him master OF the
situation. His police still remain in
full force around the State House, but
the prospects OF an esrly withdrawal
are very fair. The Custom House
party have strong hopes finally. by legal
means, OF thwarting all his future de.
signs and purging the State Of the corrup-
ton which they allege the Warmothites
are guilty o..
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On the Rampage.

A correspondent informs us that on
he night OF the Sd inst, Messrs. Bowlcs
& Bro, wagoners, stopped at Mr.,
Douglas, on Biz Sewell Mountain, in
Fayette county, on the James River
and Kanawha turnpike, and while at
supper their wagons were robbed OF one
overcoat, one pair OF gloves. two gray
blankets and jug OF whisky. by two
young men bearing the name OF Bow.
yer 1t is supposed tba, they camped
ont all night. The next morning the
same party stopped at Mr.. John Sharpp,
on Big Sewell Mountain. and called Tor
breakfast. After they had been accom-.
modated they told Nr. s. that they had
no money, but that they would let him
have an overcoat-the same that had
been taken from the wsgoners. Mr..
Sharp received the coat, and aiterwa ards
delivered il to Mr. Bowles, the rightful
owner. These enterprising young met
next stopped at Mr.. William n. Nick.
ellis, at the eastern base OF Little
Sewell, in Greenbrier county, and called
for lodging, which was granted them.
All went on right until the next Morn.
ing. when one Of Mr. Ms sons, while
looking around. missed the best aud
finest pair OF pants lie had. The pants
were gone and 20 were the thieves.
They told Mr.. n. that they were going
TO zee their uncle Lewis, in Monroe
county. The public will keep q look
out for these young chaps. One 10
heavy set, dark complexion. and about
twenty-five years old. The other is
small and about eighteen years old
GreenJrier Independent.
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fifteen more than reported any previous

fifteen more than reported any previous
week during the season.
Mrs. Geo. Wood, wife of the manager
of the museum, and sister OF Olive
Logan died suddenly at the st. Cloud
Hotel this morning of congestion OF the
heart. Mrs. Woods, whose maiden
name was Eliza Logan, was for long
time a prominent actress. The museum
remains closed till after the funeral.
Comptrolier Green
was busy to-day signing and issuing
bonds TO the amount of about $2,25O,.
600. for the payment Of various city
debts.
1t is reported that Connolly's bonds
men Ore not entirely satisfactory to
Charles OConnor, and will not be ac-
cepted 30 readily as at first expected.
This report caused Connolly's counsel
much uneasiness.
Notwithstanding the frequent rumors
that
Mayor Halls
tempory abdication of his office was an
indication of his determination to resign,
altogether, it appears to be the general
opinion that he will return to his Po-
sition at any time. Acting Mayor
Cochrane this morning said he fully
expects Mayor Hall to relieve him to-
morrow or next day.
The French ball of Circle D Har-
monte took place at the Academy this
evening, and was attended by some
very gay people. 1t was great finan-
cial success. .,
Stokes, the murderer OF Fisk, will be
arraigned for trial in the court OF Oyer
and Terminer Thursday.
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HOUSE.

The following bills and resolutions
were introduced and referred TO the
appropriate committees:
BY Mr.. Lynch, of Nevada-Allowing
respondents in criminal cases in the
United States courts to testify in their
own behalf.
By Mr.. Butler, OF Massachusetts-To
remove legal and political disabilities,
and for other purposes; also, for the
removal Of certain causes to United
States courts also, to regulate brevets
in the army; also, to repeal the tenure
OF office act.
By Mr.. Starkweather, OF Connecticut
TO incorporate the Southern Express
company.
By Mr.. Clarke, of New York-To
provide currency in coin and paper ot
equal value.
By Mr.. Smith, of New York-Pro-
viding for the construction of the
national railway between New York
and Chicago.
By Mr.. Halsey, Of New Jersey
Providing for Government buildings at
Jersey City.
By Mr.. Mercur, Of Pennsylvania
To admit tea and coffee free of duty
after July next.
By Mr.. Negley, of Pennsylvania
Relating to the removal OF causes from
State to United States Courts; also pro-
viding for the construction of Govern
ment buildings at Pittsburgh; also to
improve the Monongahels river.
By Mr.. Randall, OF Pennsylvania
To regulate the manner Of closing up
the affairs OF the Fourth National Bank
OF Philadelphia.
By Mr.. Duke, Of Virginia-A bill
fixing a uniform taI of sixteen cents per
pound on all manufactured tobacco.
By Mr.. Amber, of Ohio-A bill to
complete a water highway from the
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INDIANAPOLIS.
Murderer Sentenced.

INDIANAPOLIS. January l5.-ln the
Foster murder case the jury, after being
out since Saturday night, returned n
verdict this evening of murder in the
first degree, and the prisoner was sen.
fenced to the penitentiary for life.
Eleven OF the jurors were Tor hanging
him. Foster murdered man named
Hatfield here several weeks since.
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ACCIDENTS.

NEW ALBANY, 1SD., January l5.-
Ed. Pearsell, q wiper on the Jefferson
vile railroad, while trying 10 get of q
train 10 motion at Jeffersonville last
night, fell under the wheels. His
head was severed from bis body. He
was a single man, and lived in Jeffer-
sonville.
LNA, O., January I5.-A yourg man
named Frederick Everett Of this place,
acting as freight brakeman on the Day
ton and Michigan railroad for num-
Der Of years, was caught between two
cars, while at work coupling this
morning, about eight o'clock, al Piqus,
and fatally hurt.
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EUROPE.
The TIchborne Case.

LONDON, January l5.-The celebrated
Tichborne trial has been reopened and
public interest is again excited as 10 the
result. Mr.. Coleridge, the counsel for
the defendents, has commenced his
argument. 1t is understood that facts,
which will have a damaging effect on
the case OF the claimant. will shortly be
presented for the consideration Of the
Court. New and important witnesses
have been discovered abroad and sub
penaed for examination. The new
phase OF the case promises 10 afford de-
velopments OF a more important and
interesting character than those yet
transpired.
The opening argument Of NJ Coler-
idge was exceedingly violent in tone and
created great sensation in the court
room. Mr.. C. stigmstized the claimant
as low ruffian and blackguard. a com
mon horse stealer, cunning, audscious
conspirator, a peGjurer and impostor.
Mr.. Coleridgs declared that he had
abundant evidence in his possession to
prove the fraud and lies and crimes OF
the plaintiff, and 10 warrant his asser-
tions regarding the character OF the
latter.
TcIegraphIc Convention.
ROME, January l5.-Tke telegraphic
which has been in session in
this city for the past three weeks, and
in which all the prominent telegraph
ofthe world were Represented,
has ended its labors for the present in
the most satisfactory manner. A con-
venton was drawn up and sigred by the
delegates, which will materially tend
10 increase telegraphy throughout
Europe and Asia. The delegates are
leaving the city for their respective
homes.
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A New Bridge over The 0sis Riyss.

A New Bridge Over The Obis Rtvss.
There 10 no probability that the Ohio
and Mississippi Railroad Company will
avail itself Of the offer made II BY the
Louisville Bridge Company Tor the
passage Of its trains over the Ohio river
bridge. We learn that within Q few
weeks the Ohio and Mississippi Com
pany will commence the construction OF
. branch OF their road from Waisop's.
six miles north Of Jenersouville. to
New Albany. Az soon ss this brsaeh
road 10 completed TO New Albany the
Ohio and Mississippi Company, private
capitalists, and the LouisyiHe, New
Albany and Chicago Railroad Company
will commence the erection OF . bridge
over the Ohio river ct Sand leland
LoGsrlk Ledger.
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The New Loan,

FRANKFORT, KY, January l5.-The
applications in THE city for the new
United States loan up to the present
time reach $20,000,00O.
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In the United States Court at Boston
yesterday Dexter Mills was sentenced TO
pay fine OF 81 900 for facilitating the
transportation Of smuggled goods.