Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1872-07-18
Saturday, August 8, 1872,
This and that from West Town
ship.
BY IGNATIUs
BY IGNATIUs.

The Sun has convinced US that his ca
lorific powers are great and for a couple
ofweeks, he has proved that he can exert
them etfectually. In the absence of a
sufficient amount Of rain, he is apparent
ly, penetrating to the roots of all vegeta-
ton; and if rain does not come soon his
effects will be seen in the summer pro-
ducts next winter.
They who wish the enjoyment of rid
ing over hot sandy roads, can be accomo-
dated hereabouts. Why rot curtail this
pleasure by 9aveling the sandy places?
Health is good, and infants are steadily
adding to rour population making glad
parents.
Peter Bergner's son was thrown from
horse several days ago and badly hurt.
jacob Brumbaugh has fine lot of brick
and crockery for sale Those wishing
either can do well by calling on him.
Patronize home manufactures, and thus
encourage their extensions.
A pic mic is talked of by the Pretty
lake Sabbath school. We have not heard
when it is to be, buy hope we may be in
time to provide clean shirt for the occa-
sion.
The Albrights baptized several more in
Pretty Lake last Sabbath The German
Sabbath.
1t is supposed that more sins are wash
ed away in the waters ofPretty Lake than
any other watr in Marshall County.
\ ct its waters remain pure and invitl to
the bather. Oh that we might scatter them
over Marshall County and purify her cit
liens morally, socially, and politically.
They certainly need it, judging from the
present aspect of things If all dark
things could be made light, and hidden
things made manifest, what wonders
would appear
1t is said that the Marshall county cleo
ton will be held in Plymouth on the
9th inst, and that eight men, acting I'M
der the instructions of certain knowing
ones, are to cast the vote of West Town
ship. Will such cacoethes always be sub
mitted to IN this county? Time will an
swer in the tones of thunder
Many of our good citizens, who were
inclined to find fault with the administra-
ton of our national affairs for few
months back, in Greeley a remedy
worse than the disease. Some say they
will not be hybIidized politically; but
will vote known straight forward pfin-
cip!es, or stay away from the polls 9th
ers have suddenly concluded that their
past political veins were all erroneous,
that Greeley was always right safe adj
wiser treating his political enemies with
due courtesy; and to recompense him
justly for his labprs, will say with Mil
ton
shepherd take thy honest word,
And trust thy honest courtesy"
Then continuing in the language Of
this our FIRST effort at versifcation, they
will chime as followes, ito Greeley of
course).
Behold the gift we now present,
FOR al the good that thou hast done,
lis this, to make the president
henceforth our labors shall be one.
We think we hear the sage reply
God bless your labors, brethren dear,
On, may they from heaven gain siren 9Th
To drive away my life long fear,
That shall ne'er be President.
Oh consistency; Thou art jewell hard to lind
among c.slve rvekers who long have sought in
We are told that the Republicans viii
meet IN township convention al the West
school House at P. NJ. on the Goth inst
Speakers are expected. Let all remember
the time and be present, for a general
turnout is expected. Let us organize
and consider the foe in our township and
county and in few years, they will ac-
knowledge that we are right. Strange
things are happening in political circles,
not so strange if rightly considered, now
ever
We are neither a prophet, nor son of
4 prophet but we feel sure that the man
nIacture of political tools will be mace an
extension business during the summer.
/ he Key note has been sounded by the
iammyltes, and Greeley. ana many less
powerful organs are ready 10 prs,lnns h.
sound. Republicans should not mistake
the voice of panther for that of a wo-
man