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CONGRESS- In the Senate, yesterday, Rev.
Byron Suuderlan was elected chaplain, and j.
r. Young executive clerk. Mr.. Wright spoke
in favor OF his bill to repeal the increased pay
Of congressman and other government officers
MIR Window introduced bill to incorporate
the Southern Transcoutinenta Railroad Com
pany granting charter to build road from
the mouth of Arkansas river via the San Juan
mountains to San Francisco. Mr.. Clayton sub
mitted a resolution directing the committee on
railroads to consider the expcdiency of prepar-
ing bill providing for a general system of
railroad corporations Bills were introduced for
a double track railroad, under government pat.
ronage, between New York aud Chicago, with
authority to extend to Omaha and to construct
branches to various other cities, the capital to
be one hundred millions of dollars, with the
privilege of increase. This vast scheme was
sent to slumber in the Committee on the Ju-
dietary Bills were also introduced to modify
the Bankrupt act 10 the interest of the debtor,
and to authorize the organization OF Da,lonal
banks without circulation. Mr.. Davis gave no.
tice that he should offer bill to restore the
privilege offree transmission through the mails.
Mr. Wright called up his bill repeating the in-
crease of salary act Of the last Congress, and
made speech in favor Oft after listening to
which the Senate went into executive session.
Ia the House of Representatives, yesterday.
there was the usual Monday flood of bills, whicI
were referred to committees. Mr. Maynard
reported general amnesty bill, removing all
disabilities entirely and it was passed by large
majority, (l4l to go. Mr.. Cox attempted to get
his resolution recognizing the beligerency Of
the Cubans through the House, but could not
obtain majority to suspend the rules for that
purpose and he withdrew to await better OPP
portunity. Mr. Hale's bill to repeal the salary
bill of last March, and restoring the compensa-
ton of members to precisely what it was be-
fore the grab was consummated, was called up,
and after some discussion it was agreed that it
should be taken up to-day.
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NAMED GOODS-Peaches, Pears, Pine
" apple, Raspberries, Green Corn. Green
Peas, Strirg Beans, Tomatoe Fresh Salmon
Fresh Star Lobsters, Cove Oysters, PIcklcd d."
in jars, Condensed Milk Devl!iei liam, Pot.e.i
ter boxes for sale by
GEO. Mc3URNEY 4 son.
nov 10 lGG and 10 King street.
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Steamship Il & Knight, New York, 70 Hoo
& Johnston.
Schr Jeanne a Shepherd, Washington, bounc
out.
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DRY GOODS,
consisting of Cloths, Cassimeres, Linscys Eel
and w hiIc Fsnnes, b ack Alpacas, Bro. and
Bleached, Canton FianncIs Hosiery, ShawIs,
&c, &c. nov ~
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MEMORANDA.
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Schr Baltimore, hence, at Norfolk It'll
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WEST VIRGINIA AND OUR STATE Debt
\ joint resolution to the following effect, has
been offered in the Senate Of West Virginia:
Senate joint resolution sc, declaring that the
State of West Virginia has and can create nc
bonded debt
Whereas it is represented in the newspapers
and otherwise that the bonds of the State OF
West Virginia are put upon the market at six
cents on the dollar, greatly to her prejudice
and injury, and that she is irresponsible for
one third of the debt Of the State of Virginia
therefore,
Resolved, That the State of West Virginia
has 90 bonded debt whatever of any kind, nor
can she, under the provisions Of the Constitu-
ton Of the State, create such debt.
Resolved, That whilst she does not seek to
screen herself arbitrarily or uDiu>tly from the
payment OF auy portion of the debt of the State
Of Virginia for which she may be found respon-
sible; it is the opinion of This Legislature that
upon proper and fair adjustment Of sail debt
the State Of West Virginia owes no part of it
whatever"
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TNXECUTORS NGTICE-Lcttcrs testament
IL AIRY on the estu:c OF the late MARY SIN
CON having been granted to me by the Corpo-
ration Court of the city of Alexandria, all per
sons indebted to said estate are requested -
make payment, and ali persons having claims
against the Said estate are requested 10 prc>c;,
the same for settlement TO
GILBERT SIMPSON,
nov l2-w6w Executor.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1873-03-27
Difference in Carpeting.

In choosing Brussels carpet, it is
well to remember that there are two
qualities of the article-English body
Brussels and tapestry. The difference
between the two is considerable, both in
texture and price. The tapestry Brus-
sells comes in just as desirable colors and
patterns as the other, but the threads OF
loops are not fastened on the under side.
This carpet can be distinguished by tax
ing piece of the carpet and pulling
one of the threads, when the loops will
come out just like knitting or crotchet.
Ii carefully used, one of these carpets
will wear well but rough sweeping, and
boots or shoes with tacks in them, will
soon cover the floor with strings of diff
ferent colors. In this they show their
vast inferiority to the English body
Brussels, which is far more substantial,
although to the inexperienced it does
not appear any better, or, in truth,
different from tapestry. It is more de
slrable than the other for this reason
The loops are fastened on the under
side, and therefore cannot be pulled out,
either by drawing the threads or by
pulling at the loops. An excellent plan
IS now in vogue of placing Innings I'M
derneath the carpets, consisting Of two
thlcknesses of stout brown paper with
cotton between. These soften the floors
and make the carpets wear better.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1873-03-27
Horrible Tragedy in Tennessee.

The wife of Dan Sutton, residing in
Hancock county, was an unloved wife.
her husband having left his home and
commenced living with a disreputable
female. 70 add, if possible, more tor
ture to the wife and mothers breast, her
son, John Sutton, went to reside with
his father, who, at different times. as if
checked by no moral restraint. visited
his home and took much property from
there to the house of his female consort.
William Sutton, who remained with his
mother, procured writ of replevin, and
accompanied by his brother-in-law. Bar
nett, went to the woman's house. and.
taking possession of horse his father
had taken there, started to return.
William Sutton was fired at by his
father with rife and now ensued a
scene scarcely equaled in the annals of
frenzled crime or history of meanest
guilt. Having missed his mark. the
father dropped his rife, land Selling anax,
rushed toward his son-in-law, who vainly
endeaVored to avoid the stroke of death.
With an arm nerved by madness the ak
was buried IN the skull of Barnett, who
sank qu1verlng to the ground, dying in
pool OF blood. Not yet satisfied with
his awful death-work, the father en-
deavored to plant the blood-stained ak
| IN the head of his son, William Sutton.
In order to save his own life, William
Sutton drew his pistol and fred. With
a wild scream the father sprang forward.
the az dropping from his nerveless hands,
and fell, shot through the heart. John
Sutton, who was living with his father,
| seized the dead Barnett's pistol and com
menced firing on his brother William.
The two brothers-near enough to grasp
each others hand-fought till every load
had been discharged. Having no more
loads they pummeled each other over
the head some time with their pistols,
which they finally dropped and used
their bowie-knives. Thus the two
brothers fought, until from loss Of blood
| they sank exhausted to the ground.
John Sutton had one of his hands al
most severed from the wrist and his
chin cut off by the knife of his brother
William, who, despite his Sc 7ere wounds,
managed to escape. At last accounts
John Sutton was thought to be dying.
Nashville Union and american.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1873-03-27
A Fresh Subject for Bret Harte.

For some months past there has been
airing his body, figure and long hair in
Kansas City, lounging in open carriages,
ogling the ladies from street corners
and "bucking the tiger in faro banks.
a noted desperate known as '.Wild
Bill" William Hickox, ESQ.,, was the
way he signed it, and a pistol shot was
his seal. He had hardly fingers and
toes enough to count the men he had
killed In various frontier brawls, and the
fame of his prowess was great in the
land. A few days since, as we learn
from the Kansas City Neaos, Wild Will
liam departed for Salina, Kansas, where
he was met in bar-room by Texan
who had ridden nine hundred miles in
search of him. William had shot the
Texans brother, and havingnow spotted
his man, the avenger out with his der
ringer and "plunked him, as he face
tiously expressed it. After accomplish
ing his purpose, he courteously init
mated that if any gentleman present de-
sired to " take hand in this ERE game
he would accommodate him. As all the
spectators declined with thanks, the
Texan bowed blandly and retired with
beamlng countenance.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1873-03-27
A Boys Idea of Heads.

The Young american brings up a
I" boys composition on heads, as fol-
lows
Heads are of different shapes and
sizes. They are full of notions. Large
heads do not always hold the most.
Some persons can tell just what person
is by the shape of his head. High heads
are the best kind. Very knowing peo-
pie are called long-headed. A fellow
that won't stop for anything or anybody
is called hot-headed IF he isn't quite
so bright they call him soft-headed; if
he won't be coaxed nor turned they call
him pig-headed. Animals have large
heads. The heads of fools slant back.
Our heads are all covered with hair, except
bald-heads. There are other kinds of
heads besides our heads. There are
barrel-heads, heads of sermons-and
some ministers used to have fifteen heads
to one sermon pin-heads head of cat
tie, as the farmer calls his cows and
oxen; headwind drum-heads cab
bage-heads at loggerheads come to
head, like boil heads of chapters :;
head him off head of the family, and go
ahead-but first be sure you are right. -
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1873-03-27

and the meanness of dishonesty. as
acted out In boys, took hold of me at an
early age. There were two boys who
set up for merchants on q small scale.
At first they sold fruit in the market
place at Naples. Pedro would turn up
the fair side of melon and impose an
unsound one on any one who could be
imposed on, such as a child, or Gus
toner WHO was not very sharp"
All yes He thought that was a
lucky hit.
But Francisco would frankly say so
if he had melon with any defect, and
offer it for lower price. They then
changed their business, and offered
sugar-plums for SALE They provided
themselves with the standard measure.
the price of which was a certain small
com. They were largely patronized by
little folks of small means, and for a
while they had fourishing business
but the firm was soon dissolved"
While Francisco gave full and fair
measure, and Pedro seemed to do the
same, it was found out by the children
that when poured out, Pedro's plums
were less than Francisco's. It seems
Ciidt euro nad put false bottom to
his measure, thus cheating the children
who bought of him every time he made
a sale"
"How did the business turn out ?"
As you might suppose. When Fran
cisco was well known, he was trusted
and respected; when Pedro was well
known, his bench was broken to pieces
by his indignant customers, and he was
hooted from the market"
8! must say, John, that feel new
ambition rising in my heart-the ambi-
tlon to be exactly honest. Let us &c
home and read the story.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1873-03-27
The Hands.

In order to preserve the hands soft
and white, they should always be washed
Ii warm water, with bar soap, and care
fully dried with moderately coarse
towel, being well rubbed every time to
secure brisk circulation, than which
nothing can be more effectual in pro-
noting transparent and soft surface.
Ii engaged in any accidental pursuit
which may hurt the color of the hands,
or if they have been exposed to the sun,
a little lemon juice will restore their
wilderness for time and honey soap is
proper to wash them with. This can be
purchased at any respecta BILE chemists.
Almond paste is of essential service in
preserving the delicacy of the hands. It
is made thus Blanch and beat up four
ounces of bitter almonds add to them
three ounces of almond Juice, three
ounces Of almond oil, and little weak
spirits of wine. The following is a ser
vlceable pomade for rubbing the hands,
on retiring to rest: Take two ounces of
sweet almonds !; beat with three drachms
OF spermaceti, put up carefully in rose
water.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1873-03-27
New GUNS FOR THE PBUss1AN ARMY

New GUNS FOR THE PRUssIAN ARMY
rumor was current in London a few
days ago that the German Government
had given an order to several firms in
Birmingham for the manufacture of a
large number of firearms of new pat
tern, and an investigation of the rumor
resulted in its confirmation, and in the
discovery that the order was for not less
than million stand of arms. 1t is also
ascertained that Prussia has recently
sold to the Viceroy of Egypt large
quantity of the arms she used and cap
tured in the recent war. The guns to
be made at Birmingham are not upon
the needle pattern, and this fact, taken
in connection with the sale by Prussia
of this great number of needle-guns to
the Viceroy of Egypt, leads to the belief
that the Germans have become tired of
the needle-gun with which they have
won so many victories.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1873-03-27
FARM AND HOUSEHOLD.
where Do the Best Men Come Fror


While the farmer is toiling on, many
times under adverse circumstances, the
bright history Of the past tells him
plainly that he is not toiling and living
in vain. The farmers of the United
States have not, as. a general thing,
wasted their lives in the past, nor will
they IN the future, even If they are COM
PEELED to raise cheap beef and pork,
and corn at fifteen cents q bushel.
Many years ago, as the writer was wind
ing his way I'D stage-coach among the
rocks and hills of an Eastern State, the
poverty of the scene was so impressive
that when the stage stopped to change
horses, we inquired of an Intelligent
looking lady what the farmers raised in
that region. The answer has echoed in
cur ears many dark day since. Her
prompt answer was, eve raise Congress-
men and Presidents. And he who is
now pushing out into frontier life, bray
ing its hardships, building school
houses, living upon plain fare, has the
consolation OF knowing that he is raising
a family of sons and daughters away
from the corrupting influences and vices
which are Staying the rich mans sons
Pine not, farmer, that your produce is
bringing but little in the market, but
improve your farm, plant orchards, sur
round your homes with all the comforts
at your command, teach your children
honesty and virtue, and the future will
guarantee that you have not been vast
ing your lives. The history of this
country is written all over with the
cheering truth, which no one will dare
to deny, that the best men, and the
noblest specimens of our roll, both men
and women, are the children of the farm
ers, who have struggled through hard
ships, trials, privations, and loneliness,
far removed from the social refnements
OF life. What higher and nobler incen-
tlves can a farmer have to cheer him in
his toll than what history, practical
sense, and justice promise him in the
usefulness and honor of his family.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1873-03-27
FOR THE LITTLE FOLKS.
True to Life,


Yes, Eddie, you can play Papa,
And will be Mamma; and Huss
Don't bark SO, old fellow y is Katy,
And the tablespoon things-must be u.s.
Now, Eddie, just take up the paper,
And scowl at it. No that amt right;
Hold it up closer and higher,
And pucker your forehead mp tight
And Eddie, don't laugh when the children
(The dollies you know have their fun,
But stick your teeth tight to each other
And tell me that "Tophet's begun"
And then when rustic their dresses,
just slam down your fist on the sill
And say, '.There's rest for the weary"
And" Why can't those young ones be still %
Then twill be my turn !, but Mamma
Don't say much, you know, so III sigh,
And take em up stairs out of hearing,
Though would like to stop and tell why.
Vel mean they-can't be quiet,
But Mamma don't answer, you see
For Papa goes with his reading
And you must do that way with me-.
And then Wen have dinner; but Eddie,
You mustn't say dinner tastes good,
Nor ask for some more Of the pudding;
That amt the way gentlemen should
But make up face at the gravy
? And say that it's stuck to the PAM
And tell me if Kate can't get dinner,
I'd better get some one that can.
And then III say softly, But Edward
And you must break in-'tis such fun!
And lift up the meat from the platter,
And say, "Do you call that well done?"
1 guess III cry then, and you grumble,
Say, women don't have any sense"
And you'n 'get along to the clubhouse"
And-well! now it's time to commence.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1873-03-27
How TO Repair Lea,y oofs.

Melt together in an iron pot two parts,
by weight, OF common pitch, and one
part of gutta percha. This forms no.
mogeneous fluid much more manageable
than gutta percha alone. To repair gut
tiers, roofs, or other surfaces, carefully
clean out of the cracks all earthly mat
tiers; slightly warm the edge with
plumbers soldering iron; then pour the
cement in fluid stete upon the cracks
while hot, finishing up by going over
the cement with moderately hot iron,
so as to make good connection and
smooth joint The above will repair
zinc, lead, or iron, and is good cement
for aquariums.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1873-03-27

Shoes are very ill-used articles Al
most everybody is down ON them. J"
They are made to tramp about from
morning till night. At first, new shoes
resent such treatment, and their soles
cry out within them, or rather speak out.
at every step. They doubtless would
use their tongues if they could, but they
are always tongue-tied. But at length.
after much ill-usage, shoes grow patient,
and forget to tell their wrong.
Shoes are very short-lived, seldom
lasting a year but when old, and no
longer fit for active service, instead of
being allowed to rest in ease and COM
fort, they are kicked away into some
dark corner of the garnet, there to spend
the remainder of their days among dust
and cebwebs.
Leather shoes are made of shoe leather.
Shoes have been used as dwelling-houses.
for We have it from Mother Goose's own
lips that g there was an old woman Who
lived in a SHOE"
Shoes have only one toe apiece. Some
times they are copper toes. Shoes often
have toe-nails that hurt the toes of the
wearer.
Some shoes have two soles, an inner
sole and an outer sole. Shoes that have
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1873-03-27

PARTISAN LADIES BooTs.-Heels of
Partisan ladies' boots are said to be SO
high and SO brought under the foot that
the Chinese ladies must be sensibly
shod in comparison. A few days ago a
correspondent of the London Observer
saw very charming lady in a preaica-
ment, and was malicious enough to
watch her. She had gone out to walk
exquisitely dressed, with, Of course, the
inevitable stick and high heels. Alas
Madame la Comtesse found, after few
steps, that with such pretty but incon-
venient bottines, movement was impos-
sible. Her carriage had gone slowly
on, and she was forced to cling tremb-
ling to the edge of the footpath until
her footman by happy accident looked
around.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1873-03-27

RAILROAD CONSTRUCTION Rail
acGy Monitor, of New York, by careful
estimate, arrives at the. conclusion that
during the present year there will be
built in this country $500 miles of new
railroad. In Iowa, according to this es-
innate, there will be $40 miles built. In
the New England States, there will be
435 miles; In the Middle States, 1855 /;
in the Western, 3, $3.50; in the Southern,
2,510 in the Pacific, 100. At the pres
ent time there are in the United States
70,178 miles of railroad.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1873-03-27
How to Keep Fresh Meat.

Meat is much better for family use
when at least one week old, in cold
weather. The English method for
keeping meat for some time has great
merit. Experts say, hang up quarter
OF meat with the cut end up (being the
reverse of the usual way, by the leg),
and the juice will remain in the meat,
and not run to the cut and dry up by
evaporation. It is worth trial, and,
when made, will be continued.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1873-03-27

delicious. esctilent; and more chronic
cases are much relieved, especially if
the patient avoids acids, whether in food
or beverage. The Jerusalem artichoke
has also a similar effect in relieving
rheumatism. The heads may be eaten
in the usual way, but tea made from the
leaves of the stalk and drank three or
four times day is a remedy, hthoug not
equally aggressive.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1873-03-27

two soles are the best shoes. Shoes
often have caps, but they are worn on
their toes. Shoes are small in stature.
being only foot long.
Though shoes have no minds, they
understand all people except those that
are barefooted.- Yo,1,ad Folks.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1873-03-27
To Clean silver or Gold Lace.

Lay the lace smooth on a wooden car
pet, or piece OF wooden cloth, and
brush it free from dust and "buln :"
alum THAT is, remove its water of crys-
talization), powder it fine, and after
wards sift it through a lawn sieve Rub
it over the lace with a fine brush, and it
will restore its brightness, if not too
much worn on the threads.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1873-03-27
Medical Value OF Asparagus.

A medical correspondence an English
journal says that the advantages of as
paragus are not sufficiently appreciated
by those who suffer with rheumatism or
govt. Slight cases of rheumatism are
cured in a few days by feeding on this