Plymouth Banner, Volume 3, Number 50, Plymouth, Marshall County, 1 March 1855 — Page 2

Pnmontl) öanmr. PLYMOUTH, IND. t Thursday Morning Mar. 1, 1855.

At the inception of our alliance with the Banuer, we promised, among othtr things to keep eir petrons potted upon Politics, Religion and Agriculture, a might be in our favor, and wt intend to keep -with them this plighted obligation. But fellow patrons while you txpect these things from us, do not bow submis sively, to that Sluggish God. Intrtia; or gaza stupidly upon the momentous scenes, daily transpiring around you, without moving a muscle to aid their progress, How does the ambitious Politician hepe to obtain the goal of his de. sire, unless he act vigorously in his own behalf? How does the Christian expect to be regenerated and clothed for eterni ty unless he go about it with a contrite spirit, and say "Lord what wilt thou have me do?" Certainly by standing afar off (like the proud Pharisee) and thank ing God that they are net as other men, will uot do the purifying work. How has it been with the efforts of Uro. Cunningham for the last few weeks, at the Presbyterian church of our place? His efforts have been crcwntd with abundant success, which proves clearly that he has received the co-operation of the many souls who hare been brought to a knowledge of the truth. Will tho Yeomanrv of our country contend one moment for that flimsy and nonsensical doctrine, that their granaries are filled with abundance from the prolific hand of a bountiful Providence, as they sit indifferently by. and proffer not a fostering hand? It is not so. Our lots are not cast in such pleasant places. No such promises are given us; but the irrevocable mandate has gons forth from that Sovereign who never retracts, "That there shall be a seed time and Harvest,' and that man 'shall eat bread in the sweat of his face. Surely then it is expected and required of man that he will act the part of a good husbandman, sow his grain lu due timet sift well the wheat from the tarts, and finally that hewill do all on his part that is required of him and trust to Proridence for the balance. C3According to estimation Great Britain annually expends for shaving three million of pounds sterling. ($15,000,000.) The Rev. P. Barlow, iccum bent of Lockfield, Eng., appeared in the Pulpit with his beard on, and resembled Cramner and Latimer so much, that soma of the congregation left the church, The Democratic Mass Meeting on the 22nd, surpassed the expectations of the most sanguine, thero was a larger assemblage than has been witnessed in Indianapolis of some years. The meeting was called to order by O. B. Torbet, president of the Association, who after explaning the object of the meeting, declined serving a3 president ou tho occasion, when Gen. John L. Spann, of Jennings, "was called to the chair and George P. Buell & Austin II. Brown, were chosen secretaries, after which a committee was appointed to draft a report and resolutions for tho consideration of the meeting. The Hen. G. N- Fitch being loudly called upon, came forward and addressed the meeting on the political topics of the day, briefly reviewing the causes of the late accidental defeat of the Democratic party. The speaker was frequently interrupted by the applause and approbation of the meeting. Gov. J, A. Wright, in answer to a loud call, came forward and delivered a speech rtpleto with democratic doctrine, He reviewed the great questions before the public in a strain of genuine and impas sioned eloquence. He u'gtd, with great earnestness, the necessity of taking broad national ground, and avoiding eide isfues. lie said the private opinions of Democrats upon questions merely domestic ia their character, should not be regarded as a teit of Democracy. He liked that kind of a Democrat who could make the same speech in the north, the south, the east and the west, and who everywhere and at all times, is readyto support the constitution and the union. Mr. Df nby of Vanderburgh, offered the following resolution, which was adopted by consent. Resolved. That the Democratic party on this, the anniversary of the birth day of Washington, re-endorses the sentiments of hit farewell address, particularly with reference to the preservation of the Union of these States, the formation of sectional parties, and the dangerous and licentious tendency oi secret pomicai saociawuu After which speeches were made by the following gentlemen : Mr- Danby, G. Ceokerly. Archibald Johnson, and Mr. Carnahan; after which Judge Lc wry, from the Committee oa an address and resolutions, mad the' following repert: To the Pro or thx Stats or Ihbixv a. : The present condition of political affairs in this country is a subject ot much interest to every citizen. The elements which constitute the causes of difference ia political action and principle are so diversified and opposite iu character, that it is a matter of difficulty often for the candid mind to decide what court er influence is safest or best ; to discriminate between the transient and permanent ; t

draw a just liue of distinction betweei the)

honest and dishonest pretensions of polit

ical leaders. In no country are the rights of the citi zen, and the nature ef government so much discussed as in this. Still, but little at tention, frequently, is paid to tne views of many of those whu claim to be the light of the people, when otherwise the careful observer could not fail to be con vinced that they are not only selfish, but really have no philosophical or patriotic basis whatever. It becomes, then the natural inquiry of the citizen, how he is to distinguish the right from the wrong, and without more error than ordinarily falls to thn lot of humanity, to do his duty to himself and his country. What make the standards of party? Which standard is right, and how are others wrong? We deem this a profitable subject of inquiry. It is not, it is true, a new one. But it is not an uninteresting one. All will agree in its importance. And it must at least be of some service, even though unable to add new enlightenment, that the citizen be reminded of what he already knows and rendered familiar with the fundamental principles of our institutions, which should certainly be ever present, at least wiih the members of a party that trusts to bo permanent. Parties are either permanent or transientthe former recognizing fundamental principles which ever remain true the latter organizing and reorganizing according to incidental circumstances, local in terests special iuterests, or special reforms, The former raises its standard, declares its principles, and through them reaches the various causes of reform, and adopts all practicable measures that promise to conduce to the prosperity of the country. The latter is either conservative or ultra special or local as best suits the occasion. It carries the standard of a day; avows but one principle of a thousand. It is partial and looks to a single interest. It seeks to increase the power of the few without regard to the expense of the many. It existed yesterday, and to-day it is not! The Democratic party of this country, however, has its standard of principle and rule of action. It seeks to reach the whole people, and to secure equal .rights to all without unjust sacrifice to any. It stnrds upon the basis of the constitution and yields none of its safeguards to con. struction. It sustains the humblest citizen in all his rights, and the States in their prerogatives of sovereignty. It favors simplicity ef life, the elevation of the people, and rigid economy in the administration of government. It seeks to extend the greatest good to the whole people. The declarations of the party, ndopted years ngo, still remain the standard. As new measures are acted npoh and deter mined, they cease to continue subjects of party discussion. The history of the Democratic party shows that when it measures have been tested, they have proved true to their objects. Having been almost always tho dominant party, our prosperity as a nation is justly attributable to its prudent and patriotic measures. It ever has been prudent in its expenditures, and timo always proves it faithful to its trusts. To this party there is an opposition at this time apparently formidable. We would speak of this opposition without wishing to be discourteous to any of its members; but to spare it from animadversion would be a compromise of duty. This opposing party place its standard in particular measures. When those mensures are gone, its standard is gone also. It is a partr that hopes to succeed by the supposed error of its opponents without reference to any fundamental principles of its own. It favors the interest of those who least require protection, sustains the power cf corporations, seeks to extend the influence of the few at the expense of the many. The question which have served it for the time being as rallying points, being settled, the party is without a standard. They have been invanahly proved to bo in the wrong, by the triumphant success of widely" variant measures. But they aro still in the opposition They ask for power on any conditions. They are willing to enter into any combination to defeat the Democrncy provided the victory, if gained, be called their victory, and the spoils secured, set apart as their spoils. The remark ap plied by the sagacious Carey to the Fed eralists who opposed the Democracy of 1814, is but too applicable to the enemies of Democratic principles to-day ''Your party rises as vour country sinks; it sinks as your country rises." Several resolutions were submitted and unanimously concurred in, among which were the fallowing: Resolved, That this Association, reccommend to the citizens of the State, a special organization of the Democracy of every county in the State, which organization shall be based upon the National Democracy platform of 1852 involving no new issues, or incorporating any new creed, which involvesjlocal questions or sectional issues. Resolved, That one of the great and cardinal principles ofJDeinocracy is the inherent right ofthe people to govern themselves. Resolved. That the elevation ofouH distinguished fellowjcitizen; tho Hon. Jessie D. Bkioht, to the position of Vice President ofthe United States, is a compliment to the man, and to the State of Indiana;which we receive with a high degree) of pride mad satisfaction. Resolved. That while we discard any new party tests, we believe it is right and proper, that the constituents of a repre ... t t 1 J eniaiive aa ms leusw citizens bhuuiu hold to strict accountable, the man, who, in the support of or opposition to, measures, violate, the letter or spirit ef the National Democratic creed, and his professions and pledges. That we cannet countenance a departure from the true principles of Democracy in the legislation or aimiuis'ration of onr National or State Governments, and that we will have no fellowship with the trowed and secret nfVorititutional rithts. and of

the Union ofthe Stales'. The meeting then adjearned to meet At 7 o'cleck in the evening, and was principally taken up by speeches by John L. Robinson, of Rush, Geo. E. Gordon, G. F. Cookerly, Geo,W. Brown, Lieut.Gov. WilUfd.

From the State jfentincl. LEGISLATIVE. Ezhtz. 14lh Senate went into Com

mitteeofthe Whole, and occupied the ' 'fg'lae the business of Foreign ereater nortion of the nftpmnnn in ,h!ranc Companies in this State.

r- r ----- - vBwua i vs , consideration ofthe House bill to reeulate ! the fees of officers. After the adoption of various amendments, the Committee arose and was discharged from the fur ther consideration of the subject. A bill fixing the time o.f holding courts in the 9th Judicial Circuit, was read three times and passed. House. A report was made dclarinff I that the Courts of Common Pleas had no jurisdiction to grsnt divorces : that it was inexpedient to confer such power upon them, and that no law could be passed legalizing divorces heretofore granted by such courts the report was concurred in. A joint resolution was reported to amend the State Constitution. 1. Allowing no foreigner to vote unless naturalized under the laws of the six United States, and a resident for months in this State. 2. That militia officers having no annual salary, and deputy postmasters having a salary not exceeding ninety dollars, shall not be prohibited from holding another office. 3. To allow sessions of the Legislature to be held annually ; and without limit as to time of holding '.hem. 4. In amendments to existing laws, the act as revised or the section as amended, only to be set forth. 5. The words "and of uniform operation throughout the State" to he strickout of 23d section of article 1. Joint resolutions introduced, to prohibit the introduction of foreign liquors, except as authorized by the States J to ask Congress a donation ofl60ares of land to all residents in good faith thereon; to amend the 8;h article ofthe State Constitution. Bills introduced to authorize county treasurers to refund to tax payers the amount of special school tax paid by them, by giving a credit ou their other school taxes ; to amend the statute punishing burglary; to amend the 50th section of the act relative to the aetllement of decendents' estates ; to assess a tax on dogs for the benefit of those losing sheep by them ; to encourage the breed of horses by taxing stallion five dollars ; to authorize county recorders to demand their fees in advance , to protect persons in this State from arrest under the fugitive slave law; to establish a State Bank and branches. Bill passed to provide for issuing new certificates of State Stock when casually destroyed. Feb 15, Senate. Bills passed ; to fix the time of holding the Common Tleas Courts in the counties of Tippecanoe and White : to fix the time of holding Common Pleas Courts in the county of Tipton ; to amend the act for appointment and election of Supervisors. A commanication from the Auditor of State, in answer to a resolution wf the Senate, stated that no bills had bren issued by him since he came into office, and that the Aggregate amount of the circulating notes of the various banks, is S1.5S1.S33 Notes cancelled since he assumed the duties of the office, ()t which bonds have been surren dered. G23.155 63,903.074 1,539,253 Leaving in circulation Of which 13 specie paj ing banks Depreciated currency $2,304,121 Senate adjourned. House. Bills passed To provide for the trial of cases when the Judge of the Circuit Court is intereited or otherwise disqualified; to hold adjourned Courts, &c. To more effectually suppress lotteries. To authorize the commissioners ofthe Sinking Fund to adjust the claim ofthe Merchant's Bjnk in New York Feb 19 Senate. Senate met. Agreeable to previous order the bill to establish a Bank with branches, was taken up, and the question on concurring in the amendments reported frem the Committee, they were adopted by unanimous consent. The bill was then ordered to a third reading. The bill to authorize a syst-m of Binking, and repealing all laws on that subject, was then taken up, and the substitute, reported from the Committee, read. The Senate then rasolved itself into Committee of the Whole (Mr. Hendricks in the Chair) on the bill in question, which was read by sections. The bill provides that 8116 of bonds shall bfc deposited for every 100 of issue, Mr. Ensy moved to amend bv striking out $116. and iuserting $125. j The afternoon was consumed in the discussion of this amendment. Messrs Ensjy, Spann. Shields and Brown, favored it, and Messrs. Harri and Willard opposed it. Tending the debate, the Committee rose and Seaate adjourned. House. The House met. On motion of Mr. Hudson, the House proceeded to the consideration of the SeuaU bills on their second reading a large number of "which were read and referred. The Speaker laid before the House a communication from the Governor, transmitting the Report of the Stale Board of Agriculture and of the county societies referred to the Committee on Agricul ture. ReportsBy Mr. Erazier, bill reported to refund to Free Blacks the school taxes collected of them under the act. of 1852. There was a provision in that act reported, exempting this class from taxation fer school purposes, but omitted in the engrossment of it. The Sptaker laid before the House a communication from the Treasurer of State, shewing that the expenditures of the State for 1855, would exceed the estimates by about ninety-four thtusand dollars. The following bills were passed; to create the office of Attorney General, pro vide for his election, define his duties. 6c c. To amend section 17 arid put of 18

Of the let incorporating the Lsgreve,

Marion, and Jonesboro Tlank road Comrnn Tniiit Tun!n t i nn relative 10 the

f-'m'j - - - - - - - f election of United States Senator. To Insu Juiul "solution asking Conerrss to patent to tue aiate certain mims returned as swamp lands; To provide for issuing fee bills and executions against sureties in appeal bonds in the Supreme Court. To amend sec. 3 of the act incorporating towns 5cc. To authorize the successors of administrators or fxecutors to sell lands under orders procured by such ad ministrators or executors. i' fix the times of holding Courts of Common Titas in Tippecanoe and White. Feb. 2f Senate met. The bill to change the time of holding courts in the 11th Judicial Circuit was reported back and passed. On motion of Mr- Cravens, the vote i on the indefinite postponement of the I V.M1 ciilhnri-Fiiin tli. rnmi.l.l.'n.. C Will BllliU'llilll miiljlic IIUII U the cells in the State Prison was reconsidered. The merits of the bill was then generally discussed. Mr. Slater wos opposed to the bill because appropriations had been made nearly every year for this insl ituti ni, and ho could not tell what had become of the money. An appropriation was made for this same object two years ago, and now they a&kcd for more. What has become of all this money. It was contended iu reply that to withhold appropriations for this purpose, was not the way to remedy former legislation on this subject. The cells were in a very bad condition and humanity alone demanded that they should be iiidd importable. In the present Slate they were also unsafi for the Security of the prisoners. A few remarks were made by several members, and the bill was finally ordered to be engrossed for a third reading. The following hills were introduced by Mr. Anthony, an act to cede to the United States, juris.üiion over lands I iu Michigan City for a lighthouse and Harbor. On suspension of tho rules the bill was rad three limes and passed. Bills ont heir their third Reading. -Bill in relation to the assessment of damages against Bailroad Companies, l'dssed. Bill legalizing deeds, mortgages, and other instrumsnts required to be recorded. Passed. Bill legalizing the incorpotion of such companies as were established under the Revised Statutes of 1852. Passed, Bill defining what property of decendents shall be exempted in making 'out inventories. Passed. Bill for the better security of the funds arising from the sale of Swamp Lands. Passed. Messages of the Hou?e were taken up, rend, and passed to a second reading. On motion of Mr. Brown, the Senate Free Bank Bill was taker, up. The following important amendments were then made to the bill. Limiting the circulation of all the banks to 05,000. CÜ0, and of each bank to 6200. C00. The District system was stricken out. Requiring one-half of the t.tock of each bank to be held by residents of the State. Requiring 61.15 of securietcs for every one dollar of issue. The bonds to be taken at their market value six months before deposited. All real estate securities wer stricken out. Providing tli.it after the suspension cf any bunk, should its socurilirs he insuf-'! ficient, v licit sold, to redeem all its issues, the bank Commissioners are em-J powered to collect the ballnnce out of, the private property of the stockholders. I Giving the present banks in operation, ! which have always redeemed their issues, j two and a half years to accept or reject the provisions of this äil. f roviuiug that r.o bank shall be eetablißhcd in any town of less thjn 1000 in habitants. Allowing one-twentieth of the circulation of ihe banks going into operation under this act, to be issued in bills of a less denomination than $5 00. Itf quiring at least ten directors to each bunk. Prohibiting the establishment of Agencies for the classification of the Free Bank paper. The bill was then ordered to engrossment. Feb. 21. House met, Mr. Meredith, from the Committee of Ways and Means, reported a bill to provide a Stato revenue for 1855 and 1S56. The bill levies a tax of 20 cents on the 100 dollars worth, and a poll lav of 50 cents for each year. The fallowing bills were passed; to amend the act relative to the incorpora tion of High Schools tec To amend the act relative to Weights and Measures. House proceeded to the consideration of the School bill, in Committee of the Whole. Mr. Buskirk in the chair. The first section provides for a tax of 30 cts. on the hundred dollars worth of property, and 50 cts. on each poll. Mr, Hume moed to strike out 30 and insert 10, and reduce the poll tax to 25 cents. Mr. Frazer showed by reference to the Superintendents report on this subject. heretofore published, that the tax of 30 cts. was necessary to keep schools open 6ix months in the year. The amendment was lost. Ayes 34. Noes 42. Mr. Newcomb moved to strike out 30 and insert 20. Mr. Merrifiild moved to amend so as to provide for a tax of 25 cts; which motion was lost, Mr, Newcomb's amendment was adopted. Feb. 23 Senate met. An act to allow Railroad Companies to compromise with mortgages, &c. PassedBll authorizing the completion ofthe cells in the State Prison. Passed. House. Beports By Mr. Smith of Perry, bill for the better management of the Blind Asylum. '.Mr- Smith Stated, that the same restrictions as to the expenditures which existed in the Deaf and Dumb Assvlum. weie contained in this bill, The necei. sity for this was shown in the fact that

the average cost for each pupil was nearly 8230. whilst in the Deaf and Dumb it was but $125 J By the same, bill reported to provide for fhe disbursement of the appropriations mad fr Ibo support of the lusane Assylum. IMr. Smith said T.at this bill applied the system of disbursements which existed in the Deaf and Dumb Alum, to the Insane Hospital. The nacebty of this was clear, when that institution 5S now asking about 8185,000 for its support for the next two years, and had a debt over it of from 875,000 to $30,000

By Mr- Newcomh, bill to prevent dedication of county and townrhip officers,' reported back with amendments, which were concurred in, and the bill passed. The House resumed the consideration! of the school bill. CONGRESSIONAL. House Feb. 14. Mr. Hunter read a bill appropriating 8125,000 for the purchase of a site for the erection of military defense at the termination of the Gulf Railway, in Louisiana, which was ptssed, Mr. Murny, from the committee on Printing, reported a resolution, which was passed, ordering the printing of 12.000 copies of the Report of the Commiseioner of Patents, for the use of the members, and 10,000 copies for the use of the Commissioner, also for the printing of 2000 copies of the mechanical part. A resolution was also passed, for printing 10,000 copies of the report of Commodore Perry's Expedition to Japan; also for printing 10 000 copies of the Surveys on the Farilic Coast. Senate Washington. Feb, 15. Mr. Toocey introduced a bill to increase the salaries of the Judges of the Supreme Court, which was passed yea? 30 nays 15. A bill was reported from the Committee on Foreign Affairs, appropriating $75,000 to Commodore Perry, for nego tiating the treaty with Japan, The Pacific railway bill was then taken up. Mr. Gwin moved for the adoption of Mr- Douglas' substitute, proposing three routes, as an amendment to the original bill, which was agreed to. Housa, The Speaker announced the Gist business in order to be Bennett's bill granting lands equally loall theStates for railway and school purposes. Mr. Hamilton being entitled to the floor. Mr. Haven appealed to him to yield, in oriier that the House might go into committee of the whol on the State of ihe Union on the appropriation bills. He sai l there were now but fourteen days of the session remaining, and those bills may be lost unless 'they are at once acted rif.on. Mr. Houston said he had not doubt of it. Mr. Ilimilton then moved that Bennett's bill be referred to the committee of tho whole on the State of the Union, and demanded the previous question pending which the House went into committee on tha Mii Steamer appropriation. Mr. Olds proposed to amend the bill, by appropriating 8S5S.00J to the Collins line of steamers, f r the transportation of the mails from New Yoric to Liverpool, under certain restrictions, and requiring tht the company construct another steamei of a like capacity with the Baltic, within two years. Mr Olds urged the am-ndment, and spoke in high terms of the Collins line. He stated he had previously opposed this appropriation, but he now believed it was necessary to the service to maintain the line. Mr. Smith, of Va., offered an amendment, which led to a personal controversy of some length, between Mrs?rs. Hine and O !!.?. the former charging the latter r.ith inconsistency. Mi. Walbridge followed in an elaborate defense of the Collins line, and against reducing the amount paid by tho Government, but without taking final action, the House adjourned. Senate Feb. 16. This being private bill djy, Mr. Mason, from the committee on Foreign Relations, reported back the House bill remodeling the Consular system of the United States A velo message has been prepared by the President against the French Spoliation bill. It will probably be sent to the Senate to-morrow. A large number of piivate bills were passed when the Senate adjourued. House. The House went into committee on the Mail Steamer Appropriation bill. The question pending was Mr. Old's amendment. Mr. Kerr advocated the amendment, in a speech of some length, urging its necessity and eulogizing the Collins line of steamers, and said it was a credit to the country. Mr. Breckenridge opposed the amendment The debate was further continued, Messrs. Ljon, Yates, Washburne of Maine, and Cutting, spoke in favor of vhe amendment, and Mr. Smith, oi Va. and others in opposition to it. The amendment was then agreed to. aud the committee arose, and without taking any further action on the bill, the House adjourned. Senate Feb. 17, Mr. Jones of Ten. ncssee, submitted a preamble, setting forth that the Constitution confers upon Congress the power to establish a uniform rule for the naturalization of for eigners, but is silent upon the subject of immigration, aud offered a resolution de ciaring that the power to regulate immi gration never having been delegated by the people to Congress, to governments of the States affected by the influx of foreigners possessed the sole power to make law regulating their admission or exclusion. Mr. Cass gave notice that on Monday next he would take notice of words attributed to Lord Clarendon by the public press of this country, but which was subsequently modified or denied, relative to the traus-Atlantic policy'to be pufsued with reference to affairs upon this continent. The invalid Pension Bill was taken up. and. on motion, was postponed till Mon day. The Pacific Railroad Bill was alsq postponed till Monday. The bill id extend the credit on the i duties oa railrood Iron was take- -s

Mr. Cooper took the floor and madtf a long speech on the subject, Hoi'eE. The House proceeded to the consideration of the Ocean Mail Steamer appropriation Rill. Mr. Olds' amendment. a9 before re. ported. wa3 adooled vtas 100 nave k"i

At this point a message was received j iruui ine i rebiaeni miorniing tne House that he had vetoed the French Spoliation Bill. (Great sensation.) Mr. Orr proposed that the mess-ge be ;ead and printed, and considered Monday at o"?e o'clock. Mr. Bi7l of Virginia, suggested Tuesday next. Mr. Haven mored that tho reading be dispensed with. ICries of No!'' "No!" 'Read!" Read!" and irnifO coufusion. Points of order were raised, t.''at the bill pending must be disposed before th message could be acted on, which was agreed xo. An amendment was then offered and adopted yeas Ü2, nays 82 that another appropriation bill was necessary for this year, as the bill failed to pass last session. The Veto Message was then read. Mr, Bayly, of Virginia, moved to postpone the consideration of the message until Wednesday, and, after some debate, the House adjourned. The President in his Veto Alessage refers to his duties under the Constitution, and discusses the principle, underlining the words approval or disappovat of bills. He reviews strongly on the fact that, in no case since the begiuning of the century, has any Administration recog nized theso claims or decided them "wor thy of recommendation to Congress, nor is it even alledged now. says the Presi dent, that new evidence has been brought to light, calculated to fix any liability on this Government. H argues the vhole question of our treaty liabilities with France, aud declares unhesitatingly, his conviction thai the United States have already in the most ample and complete manner, discharged their whole duty to such citiz-us as may have been at any time aggrieved by the acts of the French Government, and says, for three reasons, the bill onght not to meet the Executive Sanction. Senat Feb. 29. The Pacific Railwoy bill was then taken up. Mr. Clayton addressed the Senate, in oppositien to the bill; he said he did not believe either road would be built, and he thought the project was impracticable, ns the through travel and freight would not support the expenses nf the railway, and there would be no trade of consequence, House. The Speaker announced the first business in order was the consideration ofthe Presidents's veto message, of the French Spoliation bill. The question then being put, shall the French Spoliation Bill ps, notwithstanding the veto of the President, it was decided negatively; yeas 113, nays 86, not being a Constitutional majority. Feb. 20. John Appleton has been confirmed as Secretary of Legatiou at London. England. Mr. Cox of Ohio. Secretary of Legation at Peru, and Mr. Atkinson, a third Auditor, in place of Mr. Bent. We call attention to the following bill, introduced on Mondav. bv Mr. Drew, entitled an "act to suspend the operations of an act entitled an act to prohibit the manufacture and sale of iutoxicating and spirituous liquors except in the cases therein named, and to repeal all former acts inconsistant therewith, and for the suppression of internperince. Approved Feb. 16, 1655 : Whereas. A bill recently passed the present General Assembly, entitled an "act to prohibit the msnufactuie and sale of spirituous and intoxicating liquors," and, whereas, serious doubts are entertained of the constitutionality of the provisions of said act; and whereas, in operations will be the means ef disturbing the various commejcial transactions of the people of Indiana, nd must inevitably result in utter pecuniary rum to a large and respectable class of citizen now engaged in the manufacture and sale of spirituous liquors, etc,, and in the cultivation ef the grape, and manufacture of native wines, and in the planting and cultivation of orchards for the manufacture of cider ! and also, in the cultivation of large tracts, for the raising efhops and barley, and, where, as the operations of the said Act, will legislate from the rightful ownership of ths citizens of Indiana property of immense value, abrogating the right ofthe citizen to engage in, and carry oa ay trade or traffic, hitherto recog". nized by the laws of the State as an indispensable right, in the possession of which be should always be secure. And whereas the operation of said act would not only be subversive ef the principles of a free Government, but demoralizing in all its tendencies; weakening the obligations which every good citizen should think to obey, the laws of the State, and bring into contempt the legislative acts of the General Assembly. Sac. 1. Therefortbt it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of Indiana, That the act entitled an.act to prohibit the manufacture aud sale of spirituous and intoxicating liquors except therein named, and to repeal all former acts inconsistent therewith; and for the suppression of Intemperance, passed on the 9th day of February. A-D. 1855. be. and the same is hereby suspended fer the term ol two years, from and after the time when the said act was to takt effect, namely, on the!2ih day of June, 1855. öEC. Z. As by the suspension of the said act aforesaid, many of the citizens of the State will be saved from great pecuniar) embarrassment, and in manv ca ses from utter ruin; and the State relieved ef an immense outlay, which in, the present crisis of monetary affairs rnigt be better rppropriated tQ the payrnent of the public debt, an emergency is hereby declarad to exist, for the immediate Ukiag effect of this act, from aad after ita passage and publication in the Indicia Sjalt Journal and Indiana State Sentjne.1. . a- aw i CFAn fff jet to reduce tbe Homesteal Exemption fro a S3O0 to $125 failed in tk House by 68 to 11.

riMlE undersigr.ed inler.d having for Kew - luik on the first of Ai.ril. and in ordr to

a tock of tJoods uflieient for tnia wiur liave u Jart'e amount of mon-v. whkh rnu t come .'rom those that owe us. .Now friends will you come up to tl.e work f Ii you do not we cuiri'-t purcLase pood to tell you the ensuing season, veask you ne and all, to make extra exertion by the alove mentioned time a.-d 'AYallin yor power. 50t4 WEöTEUVELT & liEWETT. Vol ice to loii JUsidcnts. NOTK E i hereby given that the um! isi; n 'd, with the countv Surveyor, will on uiu nay oi iiarcn, iw'i, at 1 u i.'i hck a. ni. rn said day proceed to survey und loc:ito the corners ofhia lan.I in tion 32 tow n!:ij 30 north, of rine 4 east in M;irhiiil coui.ty, to meet at A. Shane's ar.d continue lioni d;Iy to dnr until all is liuislied. Norf residents who fail to u. et the Smviyor at the tin?! arid place above mention d niid defray or pnm.de fr defraying their ji rtien nf the excuse of std aurvey, will be retuinc.l t the County Auditor r'faaid comity, and tichdelirqueucy placed on th" tax Unjli ate aud collected at cording to law. Alezf id r H1AIN. March. 1, 1854. ZQCJ. To .Ton Residents. NOTICE ia Lttreby riven th.it the umlcrfipnfd, with the ccu.tv Surveyor, will .... tlw. I -J Crt - l a..-- . .v . . .I me uuj- ui iii irrii lujj. hi ju o'clock a. i tri .in t'.i.l 7 .............1 ... ........ .. t , - .... uj j'.i'i.. i. iv iunr unci joenio the comers of his lunds in section 7 township 33 north, of rane Q east in Marshall eoiuitv, to meet at the "rcaidet'Cu of L, Tue ker and continue from day to diy until n is finished. Noii residents who fail to meet the Sjiveyor at the time and p a ahme mentioned, ml defray or provide lor defnyin? their portion of tin- expense of raid survey, w 11 I e returned to the County Auditor of s.tid county, and suchdtIiiupiency placed on tjlt, tax duj lieate and collected according to luw. ,r , LONZO TICKER. Maren 1, 13o5, 5ut3. To .Von Residents. NOTICE is hereby given that the unJtrsijrned, with the county Surveyor, A1 on the 36th day of March, i::55. at it) o'cloa. m. on said day, proceed to survev and locate the corners of his land in section 17, M, R: L., in Marsh 11 county, Indiana, to meet at the residence of Thomas Sumr.er, and continue from day to day until all is finished. Non residents who fail to meet the Surveyor at die time and place above ineut ioi.ed. ai d defrayer provide fordefravinirtheir portion oftl,c. expense of paid survey, will be returns J to the County Auditor of aid ccia.tv. fend t u heb Ii iqtieney placed on the tax duplicate and collected according to law. ..... Thon.ii SUMNEK. Iarcli 1. 13.r5, 5f)t1 Shcrir Safe. virtue of an execution to ire ,v,r.-tA out of he Clerk'!, nffi- rS tv.. xt u.n ... -v, me .udiiiiau bon:mon flea court I have levied upon, and expose to Baie on Saturday the 31.t dav of March, I81V between tlie hour of ten o clock in the forenoon and fo ;r o'clock in t.io altemoon, at the Court Hon e door in Plymouth, Indiana, the rents and profit for sevea years of the undivided half of the Sieam Saw Mill, situated east of Water street, oppo ite the east end of Washington yfrret, in Plymouth, Mar-hall County, ndiana, nt:d aa ut two acres of land belonging to said mill at the property ofthe defendant- said land is bounded east by Yellow River, north bv Yellow finer and a part of the town ol Ilym'uth,est by water Street, and sodh by east Plvraouth. If the rents and j rofits for een years fail to sell for a sum sufficient to satisfy sa d execution, interests and costs, will then and there proceed to sell the fee simple title to said real estate, or so much as is necesssrv to satisfy the same. Taken as the property of Joseph Wctervelt, at the ruit of Hoope & L'Amoureux. J. L. THOMPSON Sh'fl". per T. ß . Thomson , Dept. ADMINISTRATION. NOTCE is hcrel y given that the unriigned hrvs taken out I tter of dminiatratioa on.the e.tafe of Sc. ly Prin.lt y, dtctai-d. All p-rsons inJeh-e 1 to aid estate, ure rrq-.ir-ed to make immct'Ute p;,y-iitnt, and those having clai as ere notified to file them according t j law. The e.-tite it probably eijvri t. E'emor Jane TKIMLEY, Almis. March Igt, 1F55. r)Qn Sheriffs Sa'e. BY virtue of an execution to me directed out of the Clerk's office of the Marshall Common Plea Courr I have levied upon, and shall expoie to sale on Saturday the 24th day of March, 1855, between the hours' of ten o'clock in the forenoon, and four o'clock in the afternoon, at the Court House door in Plymouth, Indiana, the rents and profits for seven year j the following property te wit; Lot No 36, and touth one third of lot No 35, with the improvements thereoa ituated in the original town plat of Plymouth, Marshall county ladianv If the rents and profits Tor reven years fail to cell for a turn sufficient to tatis'y said execution, interests and cots, 1 will then and there proceed to sell the f. e simple tit'e to sa d real estate, or so much as is necessar to satisfy the same. Taken as the property of Cha's D- Clark at the execution of roodbury. Hope and Graydon. J. L-THOMPSON, Sheriff. Per T. li, TiioMrsox, Dep't. 150 t 3 Sheriffs Sale. BY virtue ol an execution to me directed out ofthe Clerk's office of ihe Marshall Common Pleai court 1 have levied upoa, and shall expose to sale on Saturday the 3 1th day of March le55, between the hours of ten o'clock in the forenoon and four o'clo k in tho afternoon, at the Court House door in Plymouth, Indiana, the rents and profits or seven year , of the following property to wit : East half and West qr aad Heat h'f and East qr ofection 14 Town 34 Range 2 east containing 160 acres more or less,. it the rents and profits for seven yean fail to sell for a sum sufficient to satitfy .-aid execution, iuterests and costs, 1 will then and there proceed to sell tke lee simple title to said real estate, or no mach as is uece-siry to satisfy the s .rae. Taken a the property of Henry B.Pershin vs Williams arid Bailey, J - L- THOMPSON, Sheriff-. Per T. D. Thompson, Dep't. 50 t 3 Sale of Proücrtv. NOTICE is hereby given, that the under.eigned will offer for sale ut Public Auction, at the late residence of Seely Trimley, deceased, all the personal property, belanging to said estate, on Saturday the 17th inst, consisting of sheep, one cow, one colt, four stands of Bees, and other, articles, too numerous to mention. A, credit of nine months will be given cn, all tpms over three dollars, the jjuchajser, giving ote with approved security,, waiving appraisement laws, with iutcresL Under that sum cash in hands. ELEANOR J. TRIMLY. AJm'x. March 1st 1555 3 Cod Fish & White Fish For sale by U. 1). PK$HING A Co.

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