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The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1877-12-06
Governor Walker Declines.

The following note shows that Governor
WALKER will not again be a candidate Tor
Congress in this district. He retires yoiun-
tarily--not from compulsion.; for he Is
miraculously popular man, and could pro-
badly defeat any aspirant in the district.
We learn that he has been offered the control
Of a large business enterprise in Virginia
WASHINGTON, D. c., November 30, 1877.
Colonel John FL. Bryant, Richmond, Va. !:
My Dear Sir,-ln response to your kind
note OF the 9th instant, beg to say that l
still adhere to the conclusion expressed to
you over one year ago: that should not
again be candidate for Congress. Elected
Governor at thirty-fye, with the close Of
my present congressional term I shall have
served my State and district ten OF the best
years OF my life, TO the neglect Of my BUSH
ness interests and the consequent loss OF n
reasonable competency. NY private affairs,
SO long neglected, demand and must receive
my attention. ;.5. SUI hi =:
Ever grateful TO you and other good
friends who have always unsWeryingly
stood by and sustained me, Lam, very truly,
your friend, G. G. WALKER.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1877-12-06
INFRINGEMENT.

Upon the subject OF retrenchmcnt the
Governor thinks there might be saving in
the public expenditures by Introducing a
proper system and regulations in the per-
Torrance OF the duties OF the Capitol offices,
and he recommends that special commits
sion be appointed which shall, with the help
Of experts, rc0rganze the departments at
the Capitol.
The Governor adduces figures TO show
how The public expenses have increased
since the war, notwithstanding that West
Virginia has been cut off the State. He
calls attention to the saving that is practica-
BILE in the offices above alluded to and va
rious expenditures which he enumerates.
Tue PESITENTIARY.
The pcnitentiary is overcrowdcd, and
many prisoners reach there who should
never be sent there at all.
TIE COUNTIES TO PAY PART AND THE STATE A
PART OF THE EXPENSES.
The Governor proposes that, in order to
decrease the number OF penitentiary con-
victs and diminish the amount OF criminal
charges, it be provided by law that the coun-
ties shall hereafter pay all criminal charges
for misdemeanors and the State all growing
out OF felonies. This is a very wise sugges-
ton. 1t presents a compromise. 1t was
formerly proposed that the counties should
be saddled with all criminal charges
In objection TO that it was argued
that trials for. extraordinary cases oil felony
often involved many thousands OF dollars
and it would beyery hard and unjust upon
the counties In which tho crime was located
besides, the criminals In such cases were
often SO noted and 50 clearly dangerous te
Whole communities that it would be out q
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1877-12-06
S2,5O5,3S7 II

SThe fiscal year OF the State and that Of the De-
parfment of Public Instruction begin at different
dates-hence an apparent discrepancy between sums
reported by the Auditor Of Public Accounts and the
Superintendent OF Public Instruction..
The ordinary expenses Of the govern
ment for the last fiscal yesr were less than
for any year since the Constitution took
effect. and less by sSS,5S3.0S than the ave-
rage annual expenses OF the last eight years
on the same account. 1t will be found that
the criminal expenses, which are wholly be-
yond the control OF the Executive depart
ment, have continued to increase in an en-
traordinary manner; and, due allowance
being made for that fact, it will be seen that
the reduction of the other ordinary eX-
penses OF the government has been consid-
erably greater than the foregoing statement
indicates.
TUE PRESENT CONDITION OF THE DEBT OF fIR-
GINA.
OF all the vagares and eNtraTagancies OF
the period we live in none exceed the mis-
apprehensions which have obscured the
financial condition Of Virginia. 1t is to be
deplored that interests,so complicated, SEN
sitiye. and sacred as those OF State faith and
credit should ever be bedraggled in the
ephemeral eXcitements OF personal and par
tisan politics. The principal sum of the
debt, the arrears OF interest thereon, and
the annual deficiency in the treasury, have
all been subjects OF the widest eXaggera-
ton: while the marketvaue of the public
bonds has been deprecated, and the popu-
lar mind has heen discouraged by miscalcu-
lations as to the ability OF the State to carry
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1877-12-06
The Governors Recommendations

In another article we speak OF the merits
OF Governor KEMPER's message and Its adj
mirable discussion of the public debt. The
views of the Governor touching other mat
ters are wise. 1t is indeed rare that an official
paper has been presented to the public con-
tanning so much to praise, with, we may
say, nothing to condemn. We propose
brief reference to the general suggestions
Of the message
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1877-12-06
Message from, the Governor.

Immediately after the return OF the COM
mittee the Governors private secretary,
Mr.. Whipple. presented to the Senate the
following message from the Governor.
The Clerk was proceeding to read the
message, when, on motion OF Mr.. NUM-, the
message was laid on the table and ordered
IN he printed.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1877-12-06

its debt. which 3afe In the last degree efro-
neous, fancifRI, ind eXtravagant.
I propose t0yrecapitulate the financial
condition Of the State and to presentits en-
tire indebtedness with the utmost possible
exacttnde,- The particulars are drawn
from the only authentic sources, and they
are verified by the only tests which can cx-
clude the possibility of error.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1877-12-06

The Goycsuor concludes bis splendid
message with a modest paragraph. He
certainly leaves in this last official annual
communication to the Legislature an endu-
ring and noble monument to his public
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1877-12-06

GOVERNORS OFFICE, :
RICHMOND, 9Th December, 1877. }
Gentlemen Of the Senate and House Of Det-
eg0tes:
On the eve OF laying down the powers OF
this department, l greet Legislature
which comes into being to-day ut the bid
ding OF the sovereign people. Performing
for the last time the duty cnioined by the
Constitution Of communicating to the Gen
eral Assembly the condition OF the Com
monwealth. l embody the results OF four
years Of observation and experience in the
administration OF the government.
1t is cause for profound congratniitlocn
that the worst evils possible to oefaii Tue
State from any human source have been
successfully tided over. We cannot resist
the evidence that the future OF virginia Is
full OF hope; for we are taught by the trials
already endured and overcome that not
only are we able TO deal successfully with
the financial difficulties which confront US,
hut this generation will be false to itself il
if does not more than replace the prosperity
and the political power Of our fathers. %,
Nevertheless, in order to understand and
to redress existing evils. it is required that
firm hands shall explore their origin and
measure their limits.
After Virginia, more than any other State.
had borne the burthens and ravages of the
most tremendous war of modern times ;
after having passed through the yet longer
and harder trials OF armed repression and
reconstruction, so called, this Common
wealth finally received other and only less
grievous injuries in the house OF It's
friends.
It is true that when the reign OF the
swerd was withdrawn the State was left
crippled and impoverished, but 1t was not
without resources adequate to every end OF
Just and economical government. On the
9Th day of July, 1868, the political restora-
ton of Virginia was finally and thoroughly
consummated by the conservative wisdom
and virtue Of the people i'll expurgating
and accepting Constitution which, how
ever otherwise obnoxious, yet restored to
themselves the control Of their own govern
ment. Nothing remained to be done but,
by the stern husbandry Of our straitened
resources and by a firm adherence to the
justice, moderation, and iruSality enioined
by the example OF our ancestors, to ensure
the gradual recovery OF the material pros
perity we had lost. But instead OF the hon
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1877-09-20
Wade Hampton on Hayes.

Interview In Chicago Timesl
Hayes is heartily supported, and
the opinion is quite general that he is
doing his duty conscientiously and
constitutionally; and consequently,
he is growing in popular esteem and
strength. / think myself his policy
will succeed, because / believe it to
be true one. He has done all that
Tilden could have done; indeed In
my judgment, he has done more than
would have been possible for him to
do. Hayes will gather around him
the conservative elements OF all
parties. There need be no apprehen-
sion that Southern democratic con-
gressmen will try to kick up a rump-
US to embarrass and Illustrate the
presidents policy. There isn't a corp
orals guard OF democrats in the South
who would rally to such a PROPOSE
tion, IL inaugurated. The people OF
tho South have been asking for civil
service reform, and for the subonli-
nation of the military to the civil
authority, and this is what Hayes is
giving them.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1877-09-20

William Fox has moved to his
residence in Argos.
There Is but two cases of broken
pledges in Argos.
"A child OF d. X. Browns died on
Monday, Sep. 10th.
Miss Kittie Rapp who has beea
visiting at Miss Tillie waag, has re-
turned to her home in Chicago.
-P. ID. Lowe has moved into q part
Of DIR. Williams house, which he will
occupy during the winter.
Although not having very good
attendance, the Young Mems Christ
ian Association still meets at this
place.
We understand that "Buckskin"
contemplates moving to Walnut
soon. We hope he will not entirely
forget us.
Mr.. A. A, Holms is giving general
satisfaction as teacher OF intermedi-
ate department in our school.
While saloon keeper was at
tending the temperance meeting at
Walnut one night last week, some
person went through his saloon at
that place, taking oil the cash in the
drawer, aggregating s1.25.
Some one has appropriated to his
own use pair OF doubletrees belong
ing to VIM. Appleman.s wagon, with
out his consent. He will be very
much obliged to the person return
ing them.
Quite an interest has been taken
in the Murphy temperance meetings
at Walnut by the people OF that place
and Argos. A choir from here has
been going over there each evening
to superintcnd the singing. Drs.
Gould and Eaton made some very
able speeches there Friday night.
In last weeks Democrat "Guy
Fawks," of Bremen, writes as If that
place was an angel city and not a
person in it would be capable of an
unworthy act. We do not write this
to get up a controversy. but to simply
remind the gentleman that there is
no flock however small, but what
there are some black sheep in 1t.
About seventy-flve persons went
on the excursion from here on last
Sunday. The train was chartered by
Rev. Mr.. Mckee, who ran the risk OF
making his money back. We are in
formed that he fell short about $45.
ToPsY.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1877-09-20

Editor of The Republican:
Once more / must trouble you,
while I have few words with Mr..
Barnaby, who deigns from his
@pearled car" to notice the @baying OF
the village cur" He says he has
little confidence, In or affection for a
correspondent behind a fictitious
signature 1t Is perhaps Of little i'm
portance to either @Tax Payer" or
any other person, as to affection" Of
Mr.. Barnaby for the writer. Cold
facts and figures have little In them
to allure the tender emotions. Our
observation teaches that the crooked
official entertains no ardent love for
the person who brings exposure to
his door, neither does the convicted
criminal entertain gushing affection
for the States witness who tells the
truth about his offense. Yet truth
and justice are In no wise impaired,
nor does the frowning brow OF guilt
obscure the golden sunlight Of truth.
He thinks 1t Is the balance in the
hands OF the Treasurer or some bank"
which troubles @Tax Payer" You
speak truly Mr.. Barnaby. All tax
payers protest against paying taxes
to swell or keep up any such balance.
I will as briefly as possible ex-
anime Mr.. Barnaby's argument In his
attempt to show that no such balance
exists. His first Is confounding
process, consisting of mixing the
various funds OF which I have before
treated, and attempting to obliterate
the distinction between the county
fund proper and the sinking fund, and
then with glittering generalities con-
clude that under the resumption act
OF 1879 there will be large delin-
quent taxes, and for this reason justi-
fles the levying Of taxes in advance
Of the public need. He says:
Foot the county revenue, sinking
fund, bond interest, bridge, building
fund balances together; and We have
"a, 665.55. The taxes due this fall OF
the Nov. installment Of all collections
will give to the county revenue fund
81, 575.17. To the sinking fund, bond
interest and bridge funds each ST.
726.45. will give US $16,754.52, to be
added to ~, 665. SO, will make ga, 400
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1877-09-20
While she serenly throned in her pearled car,
Saila in full state a1ouO


Sails in full state along"
The parallel was undoubtedly sug-
gested by the imaginary distance in
the view Of Mr.. Barnaby between
himself and ajax Payer" "Tax
Payer barking village cur and he
"serenely throned in pearled car,
sails in state along" 1 think Mr..
Barnaby undoubtedly must have had
a moon stroke, or has an attack of
moon eye The latter comes on
monthly, but time will relieve him
undoubtedly, il he lives that long.
1t is not dangerous. With many
thanks to you, Mr.. Editor, for your
indulgence with this paper war. beg
the pardon of yourself and kind read
ers for this communication. In re-
ply to the last production of Mr.
Barnaby who almost entirely lodges
the question, and evades the impor-
tant points to which I have invited
his attention. and in this reply to his
article he has imposed upon me the
task OF fighting n,oonshine, a much
thinner antagonist than a "wind
MILL"
TAY PAYER.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1877-09-20
REMOVAL.

We expect to move in our new
building about the first OF October
and shall make it our aim to keep a
first class Grocery store. Our Stock
comprising Groceries, Tobaccoes,
Cigars, Wood and Willow ware,
Crockery and Glassware is mainly
new. We have now better facilities
of handling all kinds Of Country Pro-
duce, Hides, Fur, Wool, Seed, etc., for
which we pay cash. We thank the
people Of Marshall county for the
liberal patronage extended to us
in the past, and hope we shall meet
a continuation of the same in future.
NUssBAUM g. MAYER.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1877-09-20

Sonth Bend has an attraction for
admirers of horse flesh on the Goth,
which is not likely to be excelled in
this section soor. The famous trot-
ter Goldsmith Maid will be there on
that day and trot against the best
time she has ever made, 2:1S for a
purse OF $1,000. Arrangements for
special trains from all neighboring
towns are being made. 9-20-2
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1877-09-20

o, reeling pillarsl o. crumbling
columnsl O,desecrated and befouled
altarsl O, Columbial Are thy
friends all dead?-Horny Handed
Contributor to the Sentinel.
o, braying ass. o, stupenduous
nincompoopi o, double-turreted
zanyi o, disastrous and diobolical
refugee from the idiot asylumI o,
disgruntled and detergent id fool
Are there no peanuts In Gilead?
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1877-09-20

President Hayes went out Of his
way to visit the sick-bed Of Senator
Morton. Pehaps here was . spec
tacle never before witnessed in
America. The account Of the meet
Ing between the two men on whom
our government 50 much depends Is
very striking. We copy from the
Telegraphic Report. OF the meeting
Of the two men it says:
Senator Morton was lying on a cot,
upon which he has rested ever since
his arrival here, with his head and
body propped up by pillows. When
the President entered, Senator Nor
ton extended his right hand, which
was cordially grasped, at the same
moment the President respectfully
and tenderly bending over and kiss
ing the Senator upon the forehead.
For q moment or two no word was
said. then the Senator In . strong
and CHEEKY tone said: Mr.. Presi-
dent. am very glad and thankful
for your kind visit The President
replied that 1t was great gratifca-
ton to him to be there, though he
regretted to see the Senator in the
condition he was. congratulating
him, however, upon the improve
ment manifested in his appearance.
The President said not only he him.
self, but the whole nation was watch
ing with the greatest anxiety the
progress of his sickness, and 1t was
the heartfelt prayer Of all that he
should soon recover and be able 70
resume his public duties. The Sena-
tor again thanked the President for
the manifestation Of his solicitude.
and said ne had watched with the
greatest interest in the tour he was
making throughout the country, and
he 1as rejoiced at the kindness and
good feeling with which not only he
but his associates and the manner of
his administration were received by
the people everywhere. The Sena-
tor said, with emphasis Z shall be In
my seat In the Senate, Mr.. President
on the LIST Of December next, at the
regular session: and Il will be my
pleasure to give your administration
my warm and cordial support This
seemed to touch the President deeply.
His eyes filed with tears, and he
could not reply. In turn the Sena-
tor was greatly moved, seeing which
DR.. Thompson interfered, saying
You must be calm. Senator where
upon the President remarked, 'Abso-
lutte quiet Il greatly needed. Senator,
for your recovery. and I viii with
draw, saying which the two again
shook hands with great warmth, the
President again kissing the Senator,
and then passed from the room.
As tie President came into the
drawing room he was greatly agita-
ted. His eyes were full Of tears.
which he tried in vain to repress. and
he could converse with friends with
evident difficulty. ifsls
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1877-09-20

Senator Morton's condition Is un-
changed; with the exception that he
has grown a trifie stronger. and his
appetite has improved somewhat.
His friends do not consider him in
immediate danger for his SON has just
gone to New Haven to attend college.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1877-09-20

The editor Of the Plymouth Repsso
Hcan says last weeks paper was sent
forth under much tribulation; he
having devoted large share Of his
time to wrestling with the chills. He
shook out pretty good paper, even
II he did tremble while thinking how
It could be accomplished.-Wa rsatc
R>n,Sb1icH9t.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1877-09-20

- During the hard times, when money was
very scarce, we sent The REPUBLICAN to
many good men who wanted the paper, but
were unprepared to pay In advance. 1t must
net be supposed that we VIII always do this
thing. For In trusting some good men for
the paper We are so unfortuate az to. also. oc-
casionally trust some one who win never
pay. We are not well enough acquainted to
avoid this One subscription thus lost win
absorb all the profits on good many others,
and to protect ourself, In this new-era Of
good times. We must insist that every sub
ssriber pay In advance. 1t Is only a trifie to
each one. but these ''trines" soon make q
large sum to rs. Pay-in- advance is the rule.
II any subscriber desires to discontinue
his paper he must pay all arrerrages.
II We shall. at any time, determine to cut
on any Subscribers name we wish 1t dis
tinctly understood that we shall take meas
ures to collect all due us on subscription.
" Paste this entire notice in your hat. for
every day reference and pious reflection. -
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1877-09-20

The REPUBLICAN Office Is located In
Corbin's Block, corner Michigan and
LaPorte streets. Entrance from
both streets, but main entrance on
LaPorte street. Our friends and
patrons are respectfully invited to
call on US whenever convenient.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1877-09-20

Now It leaks out that Joshua was q
drunkard. Previous to his attack on
the walls of Jericho he @took horn"
and gave q regular blow.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1877-09-20

Wade Hampton says he won'tapolo-
gize Tor fighting q. s. No apology
needed, Wade. You got licked, my
boy, you got licked.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1877-09-20

Remember that A. B. Coffy will
open his New Store on tho corner
south OF Wheeler's Bank, on Octo-
Der 1st. 9-13-3
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1877-09-20
Eulogy on Semmes.
[Chic-go Times-I

Admiral Semmes Is dead. He was
q kind husband, and indulgent pa
rent, and estimable pirate.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1877-09-20
DIED.


--BnowS-In Argos on September 10th, OF "Rnb-
Der Poison, Jesse NJ Infant son of David X. and
hpharctsa Brown, aged Ave months.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1877-09-20

FoGY ADAM DoNED
military spectacle PUTNAM THE
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1877-09-20
GRAND ORIENTAL STREET Pl

with thorough
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1877-03-29
Household Economy.

1t is unfortunate for housewives that
economy has always been made to APP
pear so unlovely practice. Economy
is the proper adjustment of means to
an end-the perfect expenditure of
forces at our disposal. This sounds
well; better, it is true. If any thing
more is needed to restore self-respect
and respect for her calling to any little
woman struggling with the inhamma-
ton of her weekly bills, or to enlist the
attention of those whose views soar
wide and far. of domestic cares, Oikono-
mia-the law of the Housewives at
once birth and breeding to this pariah
of household customs and an air of
headship which will be pleasant for
many women to contemplate into whose
hands fall its disposal and adjustment
" The most genuine delight ever ex-
perienced," said lady unaceustomed
to skillful household management,
"was on seeing the naked bones of
piece of meat which had served three
meals, first as roast, then sliced cold,
and finally as hash, the cook having
literally picked the bones. 1 felt as if
my horizon had suddenly enlarged. 1t
was beautiful. L waved her to take
them away saying, They have done
what they could" There is certainly
no reason why domestic economist
should not be as proud title as polit-
ical economist. 1t would suit most
women better, because the reward is
more appreciate, affecting as it does
the happiness and prosperity of those
they love most and who immediately
surround them.-Neao York World.