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Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1877-12-06

Hon. Morton @. Hunter, recently
made q speech In favor Of National
Banks. These National Banks answer
very good purpose just now, and
no one Is disposed to find fault with
them; but that the government should
attempt to perpetuate the system so
that it will stand for all time is quite
another thing. The banks are based
on the bonded indebtedness OF the
United States. Some OF these days
the government will be ont OF debt
and there will no longer be any oc-
casion for the existence OF bonds: then
what will the National Banks secure
their circulation upon? The Same
thing may be applied to grecnbacks.
When the government reduces its
debt It will very naturally draw in
every promise to pay, and then where
will your greenbacks como from? 1t
Is by no means certain that the gov
eminent should have anything to do
with the currency of the country, any
further than 1t has done. These flnan-
cial problems will all work out to
a proper solution, As the govern
ment gets out OF debt it will neces-
sarily withdraw its promises to pay,
whether they are in the shape of
notes or bonds. There Is nothing that
can be done in the financial question
but to wait. and whatever of prob
lem there is il will solve itself.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1877-12-06
The Senatorial squabbIe:

On last Friday night the protracted
session O. tho Senate was brought to
q close by q vote to admit Butler, OF
South Carolina, and Kellogg, OF
Louisiana. The detection OF Senator
Patterson to tho republicanparty was
a matter OF considerable feeling, his
vote admitting the hero o. the Ham
burg massacre. Patterson made a
speech on Friday in the course OF
which he violently arraigned Presi-
dent Hayes as the cause OF all the
trouble to Southern republicans.
He also paid his respects to Conkling
and Edmunds, and attempted to vim
dictate his own course. The contest
I'm the Senate has developed the fact
that Southern democrats do not in
tend to abandon their party organi-
cation because OF the so7called, con-
ciliatory policy. This has been a
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1877-12-06
The LaPOrte Treasurer.

LaPorte and LaPOrte county are
considerably excited over n $4,000
shortage in the treasurer's accounts.
Geo. W. Mecum, an old and highly
respected citizen, was the late treas
urer. but he had permitted the Office
to be run by his son, q fast and ire
sponsible young man. Mecum's
time expired on the 18th, and the new
treasurer, on going to take posses
sion, failed to find the books, ETC., in
condition to turn over. Young Me-
cum was absent at the time, but has
since returned, though his eXplana-
ton has not yet been made public,
il he has any to make. One OF the
worst features of the defalcation, is
the distress it will cause the bonds
men. One of them, Mr.. VIM. Ever
hart, had, We arc informed, after
fifteen years of hard labor. just sue
ceeded in working out OF a heavy
debt incurred in similar manner, by
being on forfeited bonds. Another
OF the bondsmen, Mr.. III. II. Walker,
of Michigan City, was one OF the two
bondsmen on the papers OF the alb
sconding postmaster, Willetts, Of
that city. AS for Mr.. Mecum, him
self, aside from this disgrace brought
upon him in his old ago, the defalca-
ton will ruin him financially. The
LaPorte papers, last week, in giving
the usual stercotyped "send Off" to
the retiring treasurer, said that he
would @leave things in good shape,
which only goes to show how little
the public can know about such
things until tho accounts are ovor-
hauled. -Mishdipdkd E9lteTp5ise.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1877-12-06

strain and tension. It will be a dill
cult matter TO put angel wings on
some of the boys who left the gutter
and took tho pledge to abstain from
intoxicants. If too much prayer and
bible reading is crowded on them,
the dose may be too heavy to stick.
What is wanted is to make sober men
of tho "boys," direct their feet in tho
right path, and by degrees they will
become better in every respect. Go
n little slow and don't crowd the
"boys" too much or all may be lost.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1877-12-06
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Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1877-12-06

Miss LiDbie Jaynes, daughter OF
O.P. Jaynes, OF Warsaw, lost her life
last week by the explosion of a lamp.
The lamp was hanging in chanda-
lier from which she attempted to
reach 1t, but in so doing it fell
on marble top table. breaking
and igniting the oil. In a few Sec
onds she was covered with flames,
and all efforts to save her were una
vailing. She was buried on last
Thursday, the sad event causing a
profound sensation in Warsaw.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1877-12-06
"reminiscences OF "s to a..
New Haven Pallaiium.l

The indianapolis Journal has the
best OF reasons for believing that il
Senator Davis had been the fifteenth
man on the commission, the conclu-
sion OF its labors would have been
precisely the Same as it was with
Judge Bradley in that place.
The above item recalls our me mo-
ry fact OF which We were cognizant
last Winter ut the same time OF its
occurrence. A few days before the
Eiecsoral Commission bill was pass
eel, a Democrat Of local prominence
in the State, who had the traditional
Jacksonian respect for a strict con-
struction of the constitution, and who
was much troubled In his mind about
the support the bill was receiving,
went to A. Il. Burr, OF Hartford, for
relief or Information. After stating
to Mr.. Burr his constitutional scru-
pies and telling him that the Demo-
Gratis OF his vicinity could not SEQ
their way clear to indorse such bill,
Mr.. Burr told him that undoubtedly
he was right in principle, but there
was q reason why all Democrats must
support the bill; that tho bill was so
framed that there would DO seven
Democrats on the commission. who
would vote for Tilden right through,
and seven Republicans, who would
doubtless vote for Hayes side of the
controversy, but-and hero lay the
Democratic joker-tho bill was furth-
er so drawn that Judge Davis (this
was before Davis had been elected to
the Senate) would certainly DO the
odd man on the commission, and
that Davis could DO relied on to vote
for Tilden i'm the Florida and Louis
lana cases. and that the commission
was therefore substantially packed
for Tilden In advance.
And then tho question naturally
arises, IL 1t was all right for the DEM
ocrats to support bill for commits
sion which was then supposed to be
packed i'm the bill with eight votes
for Tilden, where lay the enormous
offence OF the commission when 1t
happened to vote eight to seven the
other way.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1877-12-06
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Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1877-12-06


The bill OF Mr.. Fort, OF Illinois, to
repeal the time clause OF the resump-
ton act, passed the House OF Repre-
sentatives last Friday by a vote OF
133 to 40. This action has been an
overshadowing necessity for two
weary years, and tho rescue of the
people from inter bankruptcy de-
mands that 1t be conceded by the
Senate and tho President. In so far
as the resumption act pretended to
provide for coin redemption, 1t was
an insult to common sense, and to
the degree that it purported to
achieve anything but ruin it was a
fraud. We do not deny that while it
Lay on the statute books the past
summer there came a material de-
crease in the price Of gold. as IL the
law were bringing us toward the goal.
But the public will remember no
gold redemptions by the Treasury
Department, and but q light
strengthening OF the coin balance for
resuming specie payments. The only
factor In the appreciation OF green
backs was the cheering tone OF our
trade relations with foreign countries
and to that cause may we manfully
look forward to tho solution of the
financial puzzle. 1t is ample time
that the people stop to reflect upon
the consequences Of an attempt to
force resumption. A general view OF
the condition of our Industries
throughout the nation, to say nothing
OF the local situation with respect to
sunken values, should convince any
intelligent person that the time for
ahalt has arrived. Surely the finance
iaI sky Is dark enough from any point
Of view, but our progress into the
rapids can be stayed by the prompt
repeal of the gold scheme.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1877-12-06

The Warsaw Republican finds that
very little attention is paid to the
matter Of electing trustees OF church
property, and as consequence many
churches are liable to get into troub-
lie on that account. The law provides
that when there are three trustees 1t
must be arranged so that one will
retire from Office every year and
thus an election be held every year.
To hold such election notice must be
given OF that fact, and thus the elec-
ton may take place. Persons inter-
ested should note this.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1877-12-06
STATE NEWS.

The Temperance Reading Room,
Mt Wabash, is n grand success.
Another extensive branch has been
discovered In the Wayndotte Cave.
It is said that their arc over $50
National Temperance Unions in In
diana.
Tho subject of building gravel
roads is being ag;tated in all parts OF
tho State.
A Tomato plant in Charlottesville,
grew to the length of G. feet, last
summer.
James Banner. of Syracuse, recent
ly, killed seven wild turkeys in one
day.
The Jail at Goshen was empty, a
few days ago, for tho first time in
many years.
Tho average number OF Divorces
granted in Howard county. is twenty
four per annum.
DIR. Edwards, OF Valparaiso, has ap-
piled for patent on new style OF
road scraper.
Membranous Group is very fatal
among children, ut several places in
Northern Indiana.
Milt Loveland, OF Wabash, recently,
dislocated his jaw, while enjoying the
luxury Of a yawn.
A man named Green is in Jail, at
Albion, serving out a fine imposed
upon him for using profano language.
Farmers throughout the state re-
port that wheat never looked better
at this season OF the year.
Righty-flve head Of hogs, sold at
tho New Castle pork house, the other
day, averaged 407t pounds each.
The yidctto announces that duel
Is soon to be fought up there, on ac-
connt OF one of valparaiso's beautiful
ladies'.
1t Is said that EvansyiIIIans have
lost half million dollars. during tho
past six months, in Chicago wheat
speculations.
1t is said that II per cent OF the
farms in Indiana are cultivated by
their owners, 20 per cent are fsrmed
on shares and nine per cent are ren-
ted.
The diptheria Is raging at Michigan
City to terrible extent. Five fu-
nerals in one day occurred recently.
Tho schools in that locality are all
closed.
William Wilson, an aged citizen OF
North Vernon, this State, died OF n.y.
drophobia recently, after five days OF
intense suffering. His final spasm
lasted 45 minutes.
The body of an unknown woman,
about % years old, unclad, except
with shoes and stockings, was found
on the Lake shore near Michigan
City, few days ago.
Richard Kysc, a well known young
man OF Shclbyville, was arrested and
lodged in jail on a telegram from
Grecnsburg, charging him with the
larceny OF n load OF wheat in Rush
county.
In consequence OF tho fearful raw
ages OF hog cholera, quite n num-
Der of Uuion county farmers and
stock raisers abandned all efforts
to raise and fatten hogs. and havc
turned their attention to raising
sheep.
A respectable farmer damned Lam
dis, aged about fifty years. committed
suicide, few days Ego, in Xosciusko
county, by hanging himself with q
halter strap to the rafters OF his
dwelling. He had been subject to
fits OF insanity for some years.
Judge Jordan ono OF the trustees
of the House OF Refuge. reports the
cost this year for Indicating and
supporting the boys is $500 per head,
Last year it was $3.50, and tho year
preceding 5000. 1t Ia estimated this
amount will be reduced to 800 per
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1877-12-06

matter of some surprise to the .Presi-
dent, who expected that all Southern
democrats would adhere to him,
since he has acceded so wholly to
their wishes in respect to Southern
affairs. It was expecting a great
deal, to imagine that the Southern
democrats would take any other step
than that which they have taken.
and the President will always find
this the case.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1877-12-06
Not too Much Mt Once.
lIeaeer-standsr5.l

Earnest, Jealous, temperance vo-
taries are somewhat diverse in their
opinions concerning the plan OF re-
claiming the drunkard. Some are
persistent In not only demanding that
the red ribbon boys quit drinking,
but they crowd piety to its greatest
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1877-12-06
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Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1877-12-06

A married man in Huntington went
home a few days ago, and finding his
wife absent in order to surprise her,
he crept under the bed. When she
came home and sat down on the bed,
he caught hold OF her. The sudden
scream and fainting fit that ensued
caused him to weep for his folly, and
the neighbors thought 1t was q fami-
Iy quarrel.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1877-12-06
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Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1877-12-06

The editor OF the Ply mouth REPUB-
LIoAN is opposed to building monu-
ment to the late Senator Morton, in
the belief that a mans deeds is his
own best monument. Perhaps this is
true, but as no great harm can come
from erecting one to Senator Morton,
and now that the project has been
inaugurated, wouldn't it be better TO
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Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1877-12-06

RushuiIe RcpstJlican: III. b. Lucas
lost two OF his fattcning hogs by tho
cholera. AS soon as he found the
cholera was among his hogs, he be-
gan to give all OF them that seemed
sick, strong garden-pepper tea. and
to every gill OF tho tea he added two
tablcspoonfuls OF coal oil. All his,sick
hogs have recovered and are doing
we'll
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1877-12-06

Electricity has been applied to
novel use in the East Indies. A plat
mum wire connected with tho poles
OF battery, is stretched around a
tree, and becoming red hot, is gently
see-sawed, until it burns its way
through. 1t is thought that tree
can be cut down without any waste
of timber in about fifteen minutes,
that would require two hours to fell
In the ordinary way.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1877-12-06
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