Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1875-03-04

was $4,000 is now 81 400 ooo far can be ascer-
tnned that 1t has accumulated to this sum by reck-
less and irnrrovident legislation by Republican
officials, and Is grievous burden imposed
population Of 1000 people, less than half of whom
white people.
Thrd-Tkat q corrupt and infamous r.ng, COM
posed OF negro officials has existed in said city and
county for several years. Who by forgeries pecula-
ton, aud systematized frauds on he revenues have
impaired the public credit impoverished the people,
and augmented the taxes to rates resulting in prac-
teal confscation
Fourth-That Peter Crosby, the Sheriff and Tax
Collector, the political and personal friend Of the
corrupt officials, and by his power in sun,noning
jurors, their conviction was rendered practically
impossible; that the Sheriff admitted to bail his
political friends when charged with the gravest
ofense, On bonds VIGOROUSLY worthless, and was the
chief impeachment to the administration of justice
in the courts.
FUfh-That Judge Brown had publicly declared
that the prosecution of Cardosa the leader of the
ring, for malfeasanoe in Office, was persecution,
when no honest man in vicksburg, of either party,
doubts his guilt, and, by his partnership, had de-
stroyed public confidence in the tribunal over which
he presided.
Sirth-That the Taxpayers League was organized
irrespective of politics color and that its sole OBJ
ject stated in its constitution and declared in its
meetings, TO secure capable officials and honest
government.
Serenth-That the bonds of Crosby as Sheriff and
Tax Collector utterly insufficient, if not abso-
lutely worthless.
Eighth-That the Board of Supervisors were adj
yised Of the utter insuficency OF Crosby's bonds,
but corrupty declined to compel him. as the law re-
quired, to give good and sufficiert BONDS.
Ninth-That the time having arrived for the col
lection of taxes the taxpayers having no adequate
remedy, were justified in their demand for Crosby's
resignation, and that his resignation voluntary
and not the result of violence or threats
7enth-The conflict of Dec. 7, resulting the kill
ing of two whites and twenty-.our colored persons
was solely and wholly caused by an armed attempt
of the negroes of Warren county to invade vicks-
burg; that this invasion was melted and nstigated
by Peter Crosby, and that Crosby was advised and
encouraged to take this course, and was promised
aid in it by Gov. Ames.
Elerenth-That the defense of the city was made
under the direction of the Mayor, and all the prep
araons and conduct Of the citizens justified by
natures highest law-self- preservation. They acted
in defense of their families and their homes. Amy
other course would have been cruelty to the families
OF both races, for, Gen. Packer testified, II was
mercy to the women and children, white and black,
that the negroes were prevented from entering the
city.
7tce.fth-That the purpose of the invaders was
only limited by the will Of their leaders; and that il
they had succeeded in entering the city, they would
have been assisted by large number of well-armed
and thoroughly organized negroes in the city, who
were ready to cooperate with them.
Tkirteeath-That there is not, and has not been,
any organized resistance at vickskburg on the part
of the whites 20 lawful authority; but the con-
trary, the white people, owning nearly all the prop
erty and paying nearly all the taxes, are sincerely
DESTROYS Of preserving peace and good order Their
interests-socal and business-give strength to this
desire; and the patience they have exhibited under
accumulated wrongs and outrages, such as North
ern city would not tolerate for single day, is the
marvel of our civilization.
Fosrteenta-There is no White League political
organization in Mississippi whose object is to deny to
colored men, because of color any reason any
rights privileges guaranteed by law; Or is there
any political organization of white men which has
any other object than the election of honest
and capable officials.
FYfteenth-That the call Of the Governor ON the
President for military aid was based on partisan
statements entirely devoid Of truth. At the time
the cal made yicksburg was as quiet and peace
able any city of the same population in the United
States, and has so remained to the present hour
Standardization Crosby's resignation, Flanagan
was elected Sheriff, and took peaceable possession
of the Office. Whether he or Crosby was the legal
Sheriff was question for the courts alone to deter.
mine, and yet, in shameless disregard of civil law,
of the rights of citizens Flanagan has been marched
out Of the Courthouse by United States soldiers at
the point of the bayonet.
Sersnteenth-That the condition of Mississippi is
indeed oeplorable. With Governor who has de-
clared that, if not IN Office he would not reside in
the State if given the whole OF it with corruption
prevailing to alarming extent in counties where
the negroes and carpet-baggers have control with
property depreciating and taxes increasing, utter
ruin be arrested only by restoring to the people
honest government and the control of their own
affairs without interference from the Federal army