Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1876-06-29

are doubly notable by reason of theil
novelty and age. A combination of
quaint architecture, Anticipated furni.
ture, and the epochal costumes of the
attendants, gives one a pleasing view
of life in New England century ago
There is chair that was brought from
Old England i'll the second ship that
landed on our coast; and anCt her made
III DanyerS, Mass, over two hundred
years ago, which has descended from
the family of Governor Endicott. I'm
derneath a clock, said to have been
made los years ago, is John Alden S
writing-desk, which was brought over
in the Mayflower. The fireplace is a
glimpse of history in itself. Hanging
over the the fire on the Crane are two
of the oddest-looking kettles said to
have come from England in the Card
well. On the mantel are the finder
box, the crane-lamp, and other ancient
articles, above which hang the old flint
lock musket and powder horn. At the
side of the fireplace is small but neat
spinning wheel, which, according to
Mrs. General Cunningham, was brought
to this country in the Mayllower.
Years ago it was thrown aside as use
less, but when the Centennial move
ment began to extend itSinhuence over
the country, Miss Tower took hold Of
it, FURNISHED it up, and put it in con-
dition to be operated on by her, much
to the amusement Of the visitors.
Alongside of the wheel is a chest of
drawers, said to be 200 years old, an as
sertion its appearance fully justifies the
truth of. At the other side of the
hearth hangs a saddle, made 40 years
ago, and sample of the kind used en-
tirely by the gentility of that day
Against the wall hangs commission
granted TO Lieutenant Colonel Nathan
Barrett from John Hancock, first gov
ernor of Massachusetts, in 17Sl. Also
pendent is a sword worn by Colonel
Barrett i'll the memorable Concord
fight of April 10Th, l775, when he was
only captain. a pewter platter, said
TO have been made century ago, is
suspended beside a canteen of the Rev.
olution and wooden plate, filled with
marks of time, but which originally
formed a portion of fashionable
young lady's wedding outfit. On an
old-fashioned sideboard is arrayed the
china-ware in vogue during the Revolu-
ton, with its peculiar figured plates
and many colored cups and saucers.
There is veritable whistle made from
a pigs tail, over which is placarded the
following lines:
There's Proverb a. ancient Scotlands thistle
That out Of pigs tail you can't make a whistle;
We believe we've accomplished the wonderful thing,
Aud all who wish make this tail sing
And these are not all the unique ex-
hibits in this Department, of which |
shall speak again hereafter for the ben
eft of your lady readers.
Yesterday L had look at the famous
Wisconsin War Eagle, "Old Abe, y
now on exhibition in Agricultural Hall.
This old veteran of whom nearly every
body has heard was captured by a Chip
pewa Indian in Northern Wisconsin.
in 1861, and was carried by the Sth
Wisconsin regiment three years, pass
ing through . battles. He afterwards
became Estate Bird" and has fire.
quently been on exhibition for charita-
bic objects, earning over S25, 900.
While in the building | learned that
the jury on agricultural machinery
have decided to abandon the old prac-
tice of field trials, believing that no fair
estimate of the value of machines can
be formed from such trials. The quail
ity of durability, for instance, which is
one of the most important in the COM
petition of reapers, plows, &C., cannot
be ascertained at all by single exhibit
ton of their working. The jury viii
therefore, merely examine the machines
as they stand in Agricultural Hall, and
will recommend such makes as seem to
combine the most improvements.
A conflict of authority has arisen be-
tween the Centennial Commissioners
and the Centennial Board of Finance.
the latter contending that as they are
entrusted with the money and their
a
proper expenditure of it, they should
have absolute control of the funds.
They therefore decline to pay some use
less salaries and other extravagancies.
The preponderance of legal opinion and
public sympathy appears to be with the
Board of Finance, who have so Judi
ciously guarded the purse-strings
against the moonshine of pompous fig
ure-heads. Arrangements for the 4th
of July demonstrations are in progress,
though there are indications that the
parade won't be SO large an affair as
was contemplated. A disposition was
manifested on the part of the commits
SlOn 10 nave Jut CtItulOlllto Idht place
within the Centennial grounds, but
good sense has prevailed to make it a
free show on that day, and independ-
ence Square has been selected as the
spot. Governor Hartranft will take
command. Governor Tilden will also
appear at the head of the New York
column. New York could turn out
splendid display but no appropriation
was made by the Legislature for ex-
penses of regiments and only some of
the Weather ones will be able to come
without that aid.
The new bell for Independence Hall
arrived from Troy day or two ago. 1t
is delicate little thing, weighing only
1900 pounds and measuring seven feet