Plymouth Pilot, Volume 1, Number 15, Plymouth, Marshall County, 30 April 1851 — Page 2

THE PILOT.

PLYHOIITII, INDIANA. WEDNESDAY, APRIL 30, 1851. A Scat in the Cabinet, Is called "A post of honor and prrfit." Since theelecticn f Gen. Taylor some of the Whig cabinet have proven that there is profit at least, in the post. Crawford, of Georgia used his position in recovering the old "Galphin" claim, (said to hare been paid twice.) and after it had been rejected by Congress and by one or two Presidents, divides the spoils tritb the U. S. Attorney General and then retiresunder the censure of Congress. Tom, Ewing is resting under serious imputations Webster is about engaging in heavy law suit, (with a bevy fee, of course.) at the same time drawing his salary of 86.000 from the U. S. treating Tom. Corwin, (who "hoped the Mexicans might welcome our volunteers i with bloody hands to hospitable graves,') has received some fat picking from some old Florida claim, and he too, is about to retire. What Cabinet, under a Democratic President, ever used its position to enable it to speculate in old and rejected claims

( upon the Government. When, before, j did any Cabinet officer retire, like Crawford, under the rebuke of Congress? jA Telegraphic despatch states, that ! some astounding developments will soon

be made in regard to Mr. Corwin. We regret, with many of our Whig friends, to record such acts on the part of our promi nent men, "but, let justice be done, though the heavens fall." The Wheat Crop. From all we can learn, by our Exchanges, and from other sources, the Wheat, generally, in this State, looks remarkably well. In Ohio, the prospect now for a good crop is very encouraging. The Greenville, (0.) Journal says: iWheat looks remarkably well in this county, and the prospect for an abun dant harvest is very flattering. The Chicago Journal learns that the wheat crop in Iowa and the western part of iTITriölsy bids fair for an abundant harvest. The Westminster (Md.) Carroltoniau say, that the growing crop? look unusually well. The Middletown (Md.) Whig states. that from every part of the valley it has the most favorable accounts of the'grcw ing crops. The Winchester (Va,) Republican says, the crops are finely forward in that section the grain looking well. The accounts from different parts of Pennsylvania say that the growing crops never presented a more promising appearance than at the present time. - ' Tha Cleveland, Ohio Herald says, the wheat crop through the counties of Wayne Starke Holmes Tuscarra was, and Mahoning never looked better at this season of the year than now. It has occasionally been a little more rank, bat without exception of a single field. fUU, it is looking strong and beautiful. We learn from New York, that the wheat in that State is very promising, generally particularly so, in the counties of. Wayne, Ontario, Genesee, Orleans and Monroe. Indeed, all over the Union, with but slight exception, the Farmers now have a fine prospect for success ki the Wheat Crop. Agricultural Societies. We notice, with pleasure, the great interest that is now awakened through the State, in relation to everything concerning Agriculture. One of the most

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ment, as we consider, is the formation of Agricultural Societies, A great mass of information useful to the "Tillers of the soil," may be mutually gleaned at their meetings, while the distribution of Premiums arouses a praiseworthy ambition. The Farmers in St. Joseph, and other counties, are wida awake on the subject. Societies have been already formed in various portions of ;he State. We have as good firms and as good Farmers as any other county. Is old Marshall to be behind in the good work? Hon. Daniel Webster, Has been receiving more presents from his friends. "Take care of the Rich, and the Rich will take of the Poor," was the sentiment expressed by Mr. Webster. in his speech some years ego, Some of his friends seem to be taking the hint.

Invasion of Cuba. Another plot for the invasion of

Cuba has been discovered. The U. S. authorities are on the alert. The government of Cuba has declared that no mercy will be shown to the invaders if captured---while the authorities at Washington utterly condemn the expedition as unlawful, and will afford no protection to American citizens engaged in the attack, from the rigor of the Spanish law; at the same time American citizens are liable to heavy penalties for engaging in a war upon a country with which we are at peace. This "fire in the front and in the rear," may deter many from engaging in this invasion but present appearances indicate that a large force is now, or soon will be, in readiness for the attack. The spirit of adventure is so rife among our countrymen, that thousands are ready to "fall in the line" at the first tap of the drum.---A large portion of the Cuban people are favorable to annexation to the United States. That event, we doubt not, will ultimately occur. The events of the last few years plainly show that the Spanish yoke will ere long be thrown off, either by peaceable consent, or by means of a bloody revolution. A Wonder in Rhode Island. "Little Rhody" has redeemed herself at last from the deep stain inflicted upon her escutcheon, by her treatment to Gov. Dorr---that friend of freedom of opinion and the Rights of Man. This is the State where no citizen can vote, unless he holds real estate worth $134. The authorities of this State have released Gov. D. from imprisonment, and restored to him the right of citizenship. In addition to this act of sheer justice, she has purged herself of the rotten despostism that has prevailed so long within her borders, by electing a Democratic Governor; A Democratic U. S. Senator, A Democratic Lieut. Governor, A Democratic majority in both branches of the Legislature, In fact, she is Democratic all over---that ticket having made a clean sweep throughout the State. The loss of Rhode Island leaves the Whigs with only four States in which they can chaim the Governor, with a fair prospect of having less before they have more! Revolution in the New York Senate. The Legislature of New York has broken up in a row. Twenty Senators resigned. No appropriation bills were passed. The Senators resigned in order to prevent the passage of the bills for the improvement of the Erie canal, and the completion of some others. It was evident the bill would pass, so those opposed to it resigned their seats---left the Senate without a quorum, and the Legislature was obliged to adjourn, without passing the appropriation bills. New elections will have to be held immediately and an extra session convened. The opponents of the bills contend that their passage would be unconstitutional. The Kosciusco Republican, After a lingering illness since the last August election died week before last. Even Frazier's talents, added to the industry and perseverance of its worthy publishers, could not save it. It is said that its death was hastened by some remarkable change exhibited in the political opinions of the people of old Kosciusco. The Whig doctors over there are trying to resuscitate it, but it is generally supposed that the vital spark has fled. Peace to its ashes. Its editorials were worthy of a better cause, as well as a better fate. The Hog Trade. We learn from the Terre Haute Courier ihat contracts have already been entered into by dealers in that vicinity, for hogs next fall. One dealer has contracted for 2000, deliverable at the usual killing time, for $3.50. Many farmers, however, refuse to contract at that price, preferring to run the chance of a better market when the season arrives. Our Thanks Are due to the different editors who have noticed the Pilot in such complimentary terms. They are none the less sincere, either, because we do not parade their notices, from week to week, in our columns. The Pilot, we trust, can steer its way into public favor, without displaying "Approbativeness---Large:" like unto an editor, not a thousand miles from Peru. While we highly appreciate these friendly notices, we prefer giving matter of more general interest.

The IHay Party Comes off to-morrow, and from present prospect?, a very pleasant time is anticipated. A fin? band of Music has been engaged for the occasioa.

Our friend Sherland. we are told-, v de- J termined, as far as he is concerned, tov render the Party, agreeable. How many hearts will be lost and won on the occision, we are unuble to say. but we hear that there will be an array of grace and beauty at the Party that will cause the most musty, rusty, fusty, crusty old bachelor: in the land, to fall down and worship "Heaven's last, best gift to Man!" Correction. A mistike occurred in the List of Letters that we published last week for the Post Office in this place. Where John JOHNSON'S name appears, the name of John JOII1M should have been inserted The New Constitution, Of this State, in pamphlet form, has been received by Mr. A. L. Wheeler, who is distributing them gratuitously at his Store, in this place. Our German friends may obtain copies in their own language by applying to Mr. W heeler. Improvements in the West. C3 It is estimated that during the next ten years, fifty millions of dollars will be expended in the construction of plank roads and railroads in the states of Ohio, Indiana. Illinois and Michigan. The circulation of this vast amount of money, will, of course, have a great effect upon the business of the West. CC3 A "Southern R'ghts" Convention was recently held in Alabama. Only six persons were present! When Doctor ditTcr, who shall Decide! Prentice, of the Lousville Journal, who is high in the confidence of the Whig party, considers the agitation of Gen. Scott's claims to the Presidency, as altogether prematnre, and calculated to sow the seeds of discord in the Whig party. Prentice probably thinks there's enough of that kind of s e l in the Whig party alreadySevcn Honest Whigs. The Louisiana Journal, (a whig paper) gives the names of some of the U. S. Senators who refused, last session, to charge for constructive mileage, and adds: 'Seven honest men and all Whigs" Are honest men so scarce in the Whig party, that when they are discovered, their names must be published in the papers? We have a better opinion of the Whigs than that although the editor of the Journal is in the secrets of his party, and ought to know best. The llladison Courier, has reached us safely, and a capital Paper, it if, too. Madison must be "some," judging from the business look of the Courier." Persons wishing a journal from the Southern portion of the State, will find in the "Courier" an able, interesting and valuable Paper. Is it true. That the editor of the Journal at Indianapolis promised the vote of Indiana to Gen. Scott, provided nobody else got it? We pause for a reply. OCT" We learn from th. South Bend Register that a son of Mr. John Slocum, aged about 9 years, was accidentally drowned at Mishawaka on the 8th inst. CC? A Woman's Convention has been called at Akron, Ohio, on the 23th of May next. 03 The Democrats of Shelby havnominated James M. Sleeth for the Senate and Wm. Major for the House. Persons who have obtained subscribers for the Pilot, will please leave the names at this ofiice immediately and continue on in the good work. We have room yet for a few more subscribers. CG" The Legislatare of Michigan has journed without passing the Appropriation bill. CO The best daguerraotyptst in Paris, is said tobe a Yankee, from Boston, named Brown. OCT" Thomas Kennedy, an old man of sixty years of age, was convicted at the last term of the Hancock (la.) court, for the murder of his daughter, and sentenced tn the penitentiary for life. 03 Matthew Parks, of Vanderherg co. in this State, was instantly killed by the falling of a tree, on the 5th inst. 03Mr. Clay has returned from Havua, with improved health.

Terrible llcvcngc 1 ! 03"" Because we refused to publish a seuriloas cnmmj:iicition--(po5far. unpaid.) defaming the character of a citizen in Fulton co., the writer thereof has seen fit to discontinue the Pilo This terrible blow was somewhat alleviated by the receipt of 23 new subscribers on the very day the alarmirg news of the gentleman's (?) wiath r ached us.

Connecticut Is joined to her idols. The Whig ticket has succeeded iu this State, but with strong opposition. Michigan Election. The Judicial elections in this State. have resulted as follows: In the 1st. 21. 4th, 5th, and 6th Circuits, Democratic Judges have been elected. In the 7th, 8th, and 3d Circuits. Whig Judges have been elected. The National Flag" Published in N. York City capital little Paper lively as a Cricket keen as a razor very interesting neutral neat as a ribbon S"2 a year reduction to clubs hero's our 03" should like to exchange, sir. The Ladies' Kelpsake for May is on our table. The editor seems determined to sustain its high reputation. The article on the "Mothers and Daughters of the Bible," will be read with deep interest. The work is richly worth the subscription price only 81 per annum. Published monthly iu N. York city. "The Columbian a'sd Gbeat West'" has been received. Happy to exchange, si: shall reommend to our friends, (after they subscribe for the Pilot), if they want a large, well filled, and very interesting, and instructive Family Paper, to patronize the "Columbian and Great West." Published weekly in Cituin- j nati V. B. Shattuck, E l. &. Proprietor. $2 per annum. 03" A communication on the subject of exclu ling negroes from our State, as provided for in the N. w Constitution, will appear in our n?xt. The editor of the In liana Courier, in speaking of Vaille. late editor of the Centreville Democrat, says: "Our Editorial acquiintauce with Mr. Vuile has not be n of a nature to impress us very deeply with a sense either ol his honesty or his courtesy as a gentleman ." Plain talk, brother Gruhhs You may become personal after a-while. C. -Hinter leite rs Arrested. The Detroit D.iily Advertisers of Monday, gives th following account of the arrest of a large gang of scoundrels: Daputy. U S. Marshall Mizner. Sheriff Baldwin and City Ma-shal Warren, accompanied by a large pnse of Deputies, returned from Jackson Co., on Saturday night, having in custody a ganor thirty malefactors, counterfeiters of U S. coin, and othr depredators to take their examination before the commissioner. The notorious Wash Gay. and a man by the name of Smith, a hostler, who are supposed to belong to the gang, were arrested on Friday, and committed. Among the persons arrested, were Warner of Jackson, Fitch, of Michigan Centre, and others whose names are well known in this community; and there is no doubt that by this grand arrest, a formidable gang of evil doers is broken up. It is said there is a perfect and systematic organization, extending through several states, of which these men were douhtless members, who make c m non cause in every species of n-scality. Among the means for accomplishing their ends, they have invented it is said, an infernal machine for blowing up nil mad tracks, which is made to explode by the passing of the cars over i. We shall give the particulars of the examination as soon as it takes place. An organized gang was well known to exist; and frequent unlawful acts, swh as laying obstructions upon the Central Rail Road track, firing depots, tearing up rals. discharging firearms at passing trains, gave certain indications of its wide and efficient organization. The great object on the part of the Company was to break up this this gang. The arrest of a single offender could do but little good, when fifty citizens, occupying to all appearance a respectable position in society, wv re ready to step forward and screen him through. The object teat to break up the gang and the object has been accomplished. Mr. Clark has devoted himself vith zeal and activity, and with a foresight, shrewdness and tact to the business of detecting and disclosirg this company for several months, and he has been successful. The plan for arresting the prisoners was this: -Two parties of officers started almost simultaneously from Niles and Detroit, arriving at Gidley's Station, or nea there, together. From thence they started in parti s of three or four, each party having his special duty assigned him, arid his route laid down: within three hours the arrests were all made und the prisoners on their way towards Detroit,

Later from California. New York, April 19. The Prometheus arrived last night. There is a considerable amount of gold in the hands of passengers. The steamer New Orleans arrive I at Panama April 1st. with $600. 000 in gold; the steamer Northerner with SSOO.000; and the Antelope with 8500.000. There hud been a continuation of robberies on the Isthmus. Fiver was prevailing to a considerable extent at Chagres. Lynch lag appears to pr- vail in Cali. foin.a. Two uioxc men have been hung on Coucutm ra i r.vt-r lor stealing horses. Messrs. Motlit & Co., who manage the U. S- Assaying otlice, received SlUU,000 in go lit dual, iu three hours after they opened their office. Nevada City has been reduced to ashes. 16U houses were bnrnt. Loss one million of dollars. The competition between the stsamers is so great, that passengers have been brought from Chagres to New York for $20 cabin und 15 in the steerage. Judge Sellurs, formerly from Ohio, was stabbed by a man from Missouri, named McCatiley, against whom he hid given a decision. McCauley was arrested, and i was with the greatest difficulty that he. escaped being hung on the ueanst tree. An Englshman named Ha fed. was murdered iu the mountains, Feb. 20th. Jamrs C. Holmes, a lawyer from N. York, comn'itted suicide on the 17th Feb. Another ship load of ronvicts had arrived, and the event had created considerable indignation. The accounts from the Gold Bluffs are favorable A machine has been constructed by means of which from 600 to lUOO pounds of sund may be washed out iu one day. Miners on Salmon's reek were taking out f.-'im $100 to 8150 per day. The California Courier says: On Sunday evening, when th- excite, ment was at the highest in the Cty Hall, the Ju-'ge denounced in strong terms 'the linking of the law.' He would speak ab Mit three minutes, when the i itiz -ns would reply. When the Judge talked of law, thcrowd mocked him dcrisivelv. -La w! law! talk of law! We get a heap if IdW hut mighty little justice. All the good 1 iv iu California, is to fill the Judge's pockets ud rille the hon Tt man'.1 Then ihr crowd sir ute.d 'water lots1' 'Coltoi, Gratis!' -Straw Va'uV B die. I Eggs fin the lawyer, an t acorns for the people!' until S'jin' one suugout tar und fih tr the oid fellow: ' when ih - judge tho't it more prudent to 'vanms the r.. n:li" in tii the excitement should g t a li.il. below fever heat.' A gang of thieves were detected stealing hores i.t Foster I5ir. w-re lir-d upon by the miners at.d two of them killed. Two others were takeu prisoners, and immediately hung. At Napa City, the miners lym hed a man who had killed a Justice of the 1'eaer. A m-n was latel fined 81 JO for bing drunk anddisord rly iu tlit streets of Sun v i in i.-co. G. C. Vail has ben c nvicted of an atteui t to defr.iu I. and sentenced to one year's imprisonment. He agreed to sl I a man 810,000 in "bogus"' coin for 85000 in gold dust. Ench party was to bring the property in sealed boxes. Wh u When they were opened, the bogus' turned nut to b. nails, and the gold dust was found to be black sand. The Placer Time says: 'WTe were surprised, on our late Tisit to Marysville, to see so large a portion of the country between Nicholas and that place fenced in. We felt it tnre. as th'o we were at home riding down a green lane between substantial fernes. and rich looking ploughed ground on either side, than ever before in California." Th same papr states that. "Three brothers trussed the Plains in October. ISVJ. On went to the mires, the others turned their attention to Agriculture. The miner, at the end of January, 1851, had paved less th in 8.100U, while the fanners hid n tied 87.000 e u h. The Times states, on the authority of a gentlemen just from Redding's Diggins, that a number of miners, with their mules, hid perishel in the mouulains. duning a heavy fall of snow. A robbery and murder too place in February, at Sin Francisco, Theoffending pjrties were arrested, an I it was expected they would be hung forthwith. A jury was appointee! to try them, but they disagreed. The people became worn out with the excitement, and dispersed without attempting the rescu- of the ac sused from the i ffici rs of justice. In relation to the execution of Roe. the gambler, the Coarier remarks: "that the proceedings were, conducted by men possessing in the highest degree, the confidence and respect of the community."

Mrs. Sarah Graham, a widow lady. publishes a card in which she thanks certain uistiuguished gentlemen in Washington for their kindness in assisting her iu her successful effort in obtaining the release of her son; who was taken prisoner by the Spanish government during the late Cuba invasion. She says she blushes for the want of sympathy shown ty llon. Daniel Websttr, and com Indes by hoping that ' God mty give him a u w heart, as he did Nelui haduizzur, when he wus transformed from a beast, back to the capacity of a man. Detroit Free Preis,

I) cat Ii of Gen. Hugh Brady. Gen. High Bradt. the veteran soldier of the North West, is no more! He di d this morning about ten o'clock, iu the S3 I year of his year of his age, and as the news thrilled the public artery, a universal gloom was depicted on heart and countenance, as, of a good mm fallen. At the time of his death Gen. Brady Was Coli of the 2d Regiment of Infantry. Brigadier and M.'or Genera) by brevet, in command of this military Department or Division. Hugh Brady was a native of Pennsylvania; his commission ihe oldest in the service bearing date in J7U2, wh'Mi he entered the army as a Lieuteu ant under Mad Ai.lhony Wayne, with those whose command he made the celebrated Indian campaign, which restored Kentucky to the w hites after the defeat f St. Clair. He was distinguished for his gallantry in the late war with Great Britain, and in 1S12 was promoted to the Colonecy of the 22d regiment of Infantry, When the army was reduced in 1816, he was nude Co!, of the 2d Infantry, of which regiment Gen. Bennet Riley was, until vi ry recently, Li. Colonrl. Gen. Brady was at the battle of Lundy's Lane, where he was severely wounded in the groin. On Iiis sword ami belt, worn en that occasion can be counted more than a doZ'Mi marks of shot received in that action. Gen. Brady has been a citizen of Detroit for the last twenty-five years, and his urbanity, politeness and unpretending gentlemanly conduct, won b"s way to the hearts and good feelings of alt our people. His death resulted from an accident which we related the otlu r day. but from which we had been hd to ho pi- the old soldier would recover. True however to the nob mess of his he.rt. he was tt aU times prepared for the inarch, as in his delirium he audibly exclaimed. ''Let the drums beat my Inaptaek is sltngV How beautiful the sentiment how worthy the Christian Fohlier. Detroit Trib.

Death of'Guv. Hill. Hon. Ijar H'rll, of New Hampshire, died at Washington cm Sunday last, agedi a'out seventy years. Gov. Hill was truly a 4,self m.de man." if man ewr deserved that title. He was bor:. ir Charlesiowu Mass., of humble parents, and was early a ppie miced to lea in the; printing business. During the nn of 18' 12 he went to Concord. N. H.. and be-c-.me editor of the Neu Hani) hire Patriot, (hen as now the ra of th di mocolic party iu that Suite. N-w Hnupshire whs then a fcder.il State, hat thr t iiwi rfu! attacks of .Vir. Hill soon wrought at haneiw juliic stnliiu. nt, füll the State shoitiy whe.iediu'o tie d'-n.o ralic iin-, where ii hi? eFmiio ntly remained, except iu 1824 when it v ted for John Qiimy Ad in.-. When G ii, Jackson was h et d Tnsident. he nominaied Mr. HF; I n the olfice of cotuptioller, but in i onsi queute of son.e tl nmcratic Senators b ing opposed to the api ointitieut t,f edit is ti office. !ie was rejected. This g i weens--d the democratic party ol N. w Humps' ir. that the very next year tk- Legislature elected him to the U. S. Senate thus rebuking those who had attempted to cast reprocn h upon Mr. Hill on account of his calling. Atr-r set ing live e.irs iu the S nate, Mr. Hill resinvd, ha inj: been elected Governor of hi&Stale, to which situation he was twice atterwards re-elected. Iu 1840 he was appointed Sub-Treasurer at Ito by Mr, I Van Buren. Mr. Hill took gr- at interest in the promotion of agriculture and for si veral yeiirs conducted an agritultural paper. No man who ever wielded b editoral t never achieved greater results than Gov. Hill. He was a Senator and a Governor, but h.$ greatness was a an editor. Gov. Wkight Sustained. The people, t taiils lo an independent press, have a just appreciation of the glorious stand taken in their behalf, by the Govenor. last winter. Ih proposition to subscribe sioik tt the Railroad through Putnam County. w.js referred to the people of ihat county, at the Spring Election; and has resulted in majority of Eight Hunerkd against the proposition. Good! llrttht r soon to fasten another debt on the people: no matter how carefully it is coveted over. A White Maw Sold at Atction. The fU owing incident occurs in a letter w litten on ihe 8 h inst.. by a lady formerly of this city, from Kushville, Sihuyler county; III.: There has livrd here for many years a man named Barnabr, bv trade a blatk smith, having a wife and a lare family ofthildreu. He has always been somewhat intemperate, but latterly the habit has so completely taken possession of him. that he has been found at times rolling about the streets utterly helpless. Complaints were lodged against him by some of the citizens, and he was arrested us a vagrant. At his trial he proved that his family had never suffered by his intemperaiiee, and that there was "then in his house sufficient money, meat, flcur and wood. The jury notwithstanding, brought him in guilty, aud the judge sentenced him to be sold at public auction, to the highest bidder, for the time of four months. The Siil actually took place jester lay at the ct-urt house door, in the jnnite of a large hsseinblate of iiiz- ns. 1 think theSouth may well laugh at I es- ami s!avi y tanatit s of the North, who hate thus foi. ever t ast a stigma of disgrace ou a respectable and innocent family, by publii ly s Hing the husband and a father s a Uve.-lFnnyt;anicit,