Crawfordsville Weekly Journal, Crawfordsville, Montgomery County, 14 September 1865 — Page 2

THE JOURNAL.

THURSDAY, : : SEPT. 14, 1865.

To our Patrons. As many of our patrons, "roundabout,"—advertisers, as well as subscribers—will be in city the remainder of this and the coming week, (for the purpose of attending court,) would it not be a very suitable occasion to favor the Journal office with a call? It will consume but a few moments gentlemen; and then, the happiness it will afford the Printer—inexpressible.

Brutal Treatment of Negroes. The papers are daily filled with instances of the most brutal and shameful treatment of negroes by a class of men who claim to be the negro's superior in morality, intelligence, christian piety, and refinement. In some localities these unfortunate beings are in constant dread of mob violence, while in others they are mercilessly driven from their homes, denied honest employment, and compelled to wander, fugitives and vagabonds. Whatever the men who thus treat the poor Africans in our midst may claim for themselves, the world will not fail to perceive in their characters all the elements of the ruffian, the barbarian and the low-bred and inhuman scoundrel. They say the negroes are an inferior race. What if this is so? Is an overgrown ruffian to be allowed to knock down a weak and defenseless child, with impunity, because the child is his inferior, and therefore unable to protect itself? It the white man is the negro's superior in point of intelligence and refinement, is that to be accepted as a valid reason

It is refreshing to contrast the lofty sentiments of such a man as the great and gifted Henry Clay, with the low, groveling, and worse than brutal passions that dictate these attacks on unfortunate negroes. In a letter written by the great orator in 1849, in favor of a system of gradual emancipation in Kentucky, he said "If indeed we possess this intellectual superiority, [over the African] profoundly grateful and thankful to Him who has bestowed it, we ought to fulfill all the obligations and duties which it imposes, and these would require us not to subjugate or deal unjustly with our fellow-men who are loss blessed than we are, but to instruct, to improve, and to enlighten them."

Such are the sentiments of the great and the good everywhere. It is only the passions of the basest, the lowest, and the

most

says:

groveling of mankind,

brutalized by bad whisky, the card table and democratic speeches, that

can

dictate a different treatment of the colored people among us.

The Review, speaking of itself,

"From the commencement of its publication down to the present time, it has steadily and with unwavering fidelity advocated and maintained the principles of Democracy, as taught by Jefferson and Jackson. In the future, as in the past, it will continue to advocate those principles."

The following is "democracy as taught by Jefferson That the government created by

this compact [the Constitution] was not made the exclusive or final judge of the extent of powers delegated to itself-—since that would make its discretion and not the Constitution the measure of its powers—but that as in all other cases of compact among partics having no common judge, each party [that is each State] has an equal right to judge for itself as well of infractions as of the mode and measure of redress."—See Kentucky and Virginia Resolutions by Mr. Jefferson. "Where powers are assumed which have not been delegated, A NULLIFICATION of the act [by the State] is the rightful remedy."—See 9th Vol. Jefferson's Works, p. 469.

Now let us see what kind of democracy Gen. Jackson taught. In his Nullification Proclamation, Dec. 11, 1832, he says: "I consider then the power to annul a law of the United States assumed by a State incompatible with the existence of the Union, contradicted expressly by the letter of the Constitution, unauthorized by its spirit, incompatible with every principle upon which it was founded, and destructive of the great object for which it was formed.''

Such is democracy as taught by Jefferson and Jackson. The democracy of Jefferson is the same as that taught by Jefferson Davis; and the Democracy taught by Jackson the same as that taught by Abraham Lincoln. The newspaper that can advocate both these kinds of democracy at once, must be something of a prodigy.

THE

for

brutal

treatment on the part of white men towards negroes? If so, we should like to know in what code of ethics such a doctrine is taught. We apprehend it will be found nowhere but in the code of the Lagrees. Among true gentlemen—men of humane feelings and christian sympathies—the weak, the unfortunate, the inferior in intelligence, the poor and the lowly, are treated more kindly, more considerately and with more charity and forbearance, than those who are able to provide for and protect themselves.— The spirit that dictates this ill treatment of men, women, and children whose race has been degraded by years of the most inhuman bondage and brutal servitude, would demolish every asylum and alms-house in the land, and drive their inmates with a cruel lash from "pillar to post" because they happened to be inferior beings. The man who will deliberately rob his fel-low-man of his manhood and the product of his toil by a system of oppression, and then mistreat him because he is lowly and shiftless, would not stop at any meanness the devilish ingenuity of the most wicked intelligence could devise. The father who mistreats an imbecile child because it is inferior to the rest of his children, is justly regarded with the utmost loathing by every christian heart.

family of General Preston, of

Kentucky, since they were refused, by order of the War Department, a landing from one of the Cunard steamers at Boston, have been residing in Nova Scotia.

This treatment of a helpless wife and children is worthy of the spirit that presides at the War Department, which, in its persecution and oppression, is like the savage. It spares neither age nor sex.—Review.

But to deny women and children, guiltless of treason or any other crime, and who have been robbed of their all, the privilege to land on the shores of Indiana, where they might be free from the slave-driver's lash, is thought by many, to be the highest evidence of refined civilization, christian charity and brotherly kindness. And to take infants by the heels and slam their brains out against stones, as was done by democratic mobs in New York city, last winter, was considered so mild a rebuke for being born black, that certain newspapers passed the whole matter by with a more dry recital of the facts, "without note or comment."

Fair Grounds.

We on Tuesday paid a visit to the grounds of the Montgomery County Agricultural Society to see the improvements going on there. The Society are erecting a fine two-story Floral Hail, 24 by 50 feet, with outside stairways to the upper story. The lower part will be used for flowers, fruits and vegetables; and the upper, for all manner of fancy work, needlework, &c. This structure when finished will be well adapted to the purpose for which it is erected. There are also two other Halls, (the old ones,) which will be used for agricultural and mechanical purposes. The ground is now covered with a fine sward, and looks beautiful; and if the weather proves favorable we presume the outpouring to witness the exhibition will be immense. The Society deserve much credit for the exertions they are making to benefit and gratify the public, and are worthy of abundant patronage, which we hope they will receive in the way of dollars and cents far beyond that of any former year.

Guthrie & Sons.

The house of C. Guthrie & Sons, we notice, is now in receipt of a superb stock of staple and fancy dry-goods an unsurpassed stock in every particular. And this is not all we feel disposed to say in regard to this firm: they are courteous, honorable, high-toned gentlemen, and are in every respect worthy the confidence and support of this people. The ladies will find it to their interest when shopping to call at Guthries' and make an examination of their new stock.

McClure & Fry.

Special attention is directed to the new advertisement of Messrs. McClure & Fry, to be found on third page.— This firm advertise a full and complete stock—in fact, "the best assorted stock of goods in the market.*'' Call and see them.

Trial Postponed.

The trial of Ed. Fahnestock, for the murder of Clifford, (a case brought from Tippecanoe county for a re-hear-ing,) was before the Circuit Court on Monday and Tuesday for introduction but, we understand, on account of the absence of important witnesses the case has been postponed until the second Monday of January next, at which time a special term of the Circuit Court will be convened.

Pumps! Pumps!!

Our friend and fellow-townsman Jacob Hughes, failing to dispose of hie premises, as desired sometime since, has, we notice, opened up shop again in the business of manufacturing Pumps. Pumps too, for ease of work and durability, are unsurpassed in the Wabash Valley. Hughes warrants his work, and when repairs are needed our citizens know in whom to put their trust. Not so, when you buy an article from abroad. Advertisement will appear in our next issue.

All of the most popular literary and fashion prints of the day - Harper's Weekly and Monthly, Atlantic Monthly, &c., &c., can be found on sale by our young friend Heaton, at Patterson's Book and Jewelry store.

Circuit Court.

The fall term of the Montgomery Circuit Court is now in session in this city; Judge Cowan, presiding. Gentlemen of the legal persuasion in great numbers, from neigboring towns, we notice, are in attendance. "Where the carrion is, there will the vulture be found!"

Gov. Brownlow has published a letter in the Knoxville Whig in reference to the present troubles in East Tennessee, in which he maintains that rebels who have not given themselves to the work of persecuting Union men, and are now demeaning themselves as good citizens, should be protected, and should not be in any wise molested, but those who have heretofore been engaged in the fiendish atrocities inflicted on loyal citizens, can expect no favors.

All Aboard! The Train Moves! The Aurora Borealis, printed at Bowling Green, Clay county, Indiana, in its issue of the 30th August, gives the proceedings of a recent railroad meeting in that place and in commenting on the same, says: "There is much interest manifested by our people just now in regard to a railroad! All seem to have experienced a waking-up! "The laborer is worthy of his hire," and "Bert" Lansing now stands a fair chance of getting his reward! Bowling-Green is to be made a port of entry, unless there be "a flash in the pan," or "a slip 'twixt the cup and lip!" We are to have direct opening ere long with the lakes of the north, and a market for our coal, iron-ore, lumber, timber, shingles, lathes, fire-clay, brick, grain, flour, and agricultural and mechanical products in general. The signs of the times are pregnant with enterprise!— "Unlikelier things than this have happened," say men now who heretofore have been doubters and unbelievers. We doubt not stock can be procured and that liberally. It is understood that a road is to be built from this place to Crawfordsville, there to intersect the Louisville, New Albany & Chicago road, that the enterprise is in the hands of an able and stirring Company, who propose to put the thing through without delay. It is also further understood that if we grade and place the ties upon the track from Bowling-Green to Harmony, 12 1/2 miles, it is all that will be required of the citizens south of that place. The land between here and there we are told has been prospected with a view to the construction of this road, and is found most favorable to the enterprise and highly satisfactory to the parties concerned, both in point of mineral wealth and

ease of construction.—

Therefore, all that is now wanting is a full and fair understanding between the people and the opening of the books. Let the first seal be broken! Our people will not only grade and furnish the ties, but they will do much more if necessary. Let the Company make its proposals in a formal manner, and they will be acted upon in prudence but with promptness. We have the natural resources to render a road profitable and a road we must have. Round-about roads will do us but little good; we want one that will penetrate directly the rich fields of our hidden but inexhaustable wealth.— S ch a road must come, and that ere long, and with it will spring into life and activity, all along its line, a spirit of industry and enterprise unsurpassed in the country, and the screaming engine will daily drag its ponderous train bearing the wealth, oil, coal, and other products over the entire length of the road. Our manufacturing capabilities are unsurpassed in the world, and already attracting the attention of eastern capitalists. ep the ball in motion.''

Corn Crop--Potato Rot. We clip from our exchanges printed in various parts of the State, what they say in reference to the growing corn and the condition of the potato crop:

Our farmers are rejoicing in the prospect of a good crop of corn. The warm weather for some days past has been as favorable for maturing the crop as could have been hoped for.— The prospect is that the crop in this county will be better than it has been for ten years. Potatoes are abundant the crop was never better. We have heard no complaint of rot as yet. It is feared that the wet weather will produce rot in potatoes grown in prairie soil.—Laporte Union.

The corn crop in this county will be very large. The largest portion of the crop is already beyond the reach of injury from frost. The "katy dids" were false prophets this season. They commenced singing over two months ago, and no frost has yet made its appearance.—Morgan Co. Gazette.

The corn in this county is nearly all safe from frost. The crop is the finest we ever saw in this county, and we have heard many of the oldest citizens say that they never saw any better corn growing in the country. To look at the fields, it really seems that no more corn could grow upon the ground. —Delaware County Press.

We are told by farmers and others, who are posted, that the potato crop, which is one of the most bountiful ever raised in this county, is rapidly and universally rotting. Sound potatoes have been offered in this market during the week for twenty cents per bushel, holders preferring that price to having the potatoes rot on their hands.—Delphi Times.

Complaints come to us from all parts of the country that the potato crop is rotting from the effect of the terrible rains we have had during the last month. On clay lands particularly, it is feared by many that the crop will be entirely lost.—Fort Wayne Gazette, September 8th.

We are informed that the potato ro threatens to destroy the splendid crop of potatoes in this vicinity.—Monticello Herald, Sept. 9th.

Death from Hydrophobia. It is our duty to record one of the most painful events, that has occurred in our city for some time, and one which calls for the sympathy of all our citizens. In the early part of August we noticed that a little son of Mr. Charles Kuhn, a butcher, residing on Indiana avenue, just west of the canal, was dreadfully bitten by a mad dog. The little fellow was in his father's store, when the dog ran in, seized him by the leg, and threw him to the ground. The brute then bit him severely between the nose and eye, dragging him nearly to the door, before he let loose his hold. So suddenly was all this enacted, and so terrified was the bystanders that the dog was allowed to escape, although, we believe, it was afterwards killed, but not before others, and some animals, had been bitten. Everything possible was done for the lad, and it was hoped that the virus had been effectually cleared from his system. The wound healed over, and the boy, an uncommonly lively child, regained his usual vivacity and health. Last Thursday, the mother was spending the afternoon with a friend, having her son with her, who appeared the very picture of health,, and in unusual buoyant spirits. Not the slightest immediate danger was apprehended, albeit the heart of the mother would sometimes sink when she contemplated the possibility of the dreaded and dreadful disease but still she was comforted by the hope, which appeared strong, that by the remedies applied, including a famous "madstone," all danger was prevented; but

Friday, in all calendars an unlucky day,

dashed

Pendery

all these hopes to the

ground, and saw the worst fears of the parents terribly realized. In the afternoon, the little boy showed symptoms of paroxysms, evincing a distaste for water, which continued increasing in violence, until the mention or sight of water would cause terrible cries and spasms. When the fits were at the highest, Charlie would exhibit every symptom of hydrophobia: barking and snapping, frothing at the mouth, and showing every evidence of being possessed by the spirit of dog-madness.— These fits continued, with raging violence, until the next morning, when the child was taken to Doctor N. S.

s establishment, and given a

vapor-bath, in the hope that this might expel the virus from his blood. But the malady was too deep-seated, and the bright little follow was released from his sufferings a short time after by death. We can appreciate and sympathize with the feelings of the family at this sudden bereavement, rendered doubly terrible by the dread circumstances and manner of his death.

Little Charlie was a quick, intelligent child of about five years, and gave promise of a life of enjoyment to his parents. This is the second child Mr. and Mrs. Kuhn have lost within a month. The terrible event should change whatever feelings may be entertained upon the subject of killing dogs. Although all the curs in the State could not by their death restore this life, still other accidents of a similar nature may be avoided by a speedy extirpation of all the dogs. Certain­-

ly no one will raise the breath of an objection to a relentless warfare.—Indianapolis Journal of the 10th inst.

The following estimate may serve to show the extent of the active industry yearly carried on in the depths of the Canadian forest: In 1863 about 27,000,000 cubic feet of timber was cut on the Ottawa and its tributaries. No less than 25,000 men are employed in getting out and manufacturing this timber for market. There are annually consumed 12,000 barrels of pork and 15,000 barrels of flour in the product of square timber. The horses devour 6,000 tuns of hay, and 275,000 bushels of oats.

Montgomery County Fair. All persons are hereby notified that it is necessary for them to apply to the Secretary for stalls for stock at the coming Fair, and to have them registered by him. Marking stalls without reporting to him, will not be admitted as a right to the m, as no claim to any stall will hold good unless recorded by the Secretary. Call at his office in Crawfordsville. A. W. LEMMON, Sec.

Piano for Sale.

A new and valuable Piano for sale on the most favorable terms. In point of tone and construction it is excelled by no instrument in the city and to those wanting a number one Piano, a rare opportunity is offered. For particulars apply at the Journal office. [aug 31-tf.

Wood Wanted.

Persons wishing to furnish us Wood, on subscription to the Journal, must bring it along immediately. We can't defer our fuel arrangements until the roads become impassable—"it won't pay;" particularlyt he printer.

The People's Favorite. The rapidly increasing popularity of Roback's Bitters is the most convincing proof of their merits, and a silent expression of public opinion in their favor. There is not another instance in the annals of this age, of a remedy relying entirely on its own intrinsic meaits becoming so universally appreciated.

It has been said by men who have used these Bitters and noticed their effect in the community, that the general health of the nation is much improved since their introduction. They can be purchased everywhere and are used by almost every one, and those who have not tried them sho'd do so without delay, as it, may be the means of preventing a lingering illness. [sept.

WANTED, AGENTS,

(Male or Female). Can clear $50 per week at their own home, in a light and honorable business. Any person having a few hours daily to spend will find this a good paying business. Address, sending stamp, for full particulars. E. E. Lockwood, Detroit, Michigan. [aug 17-t6.*

A Card to Invalids.

A clergyman, while residing in South America as a missionary, discovered a safe and simple remedy for the cure of

Nervous

Weakness, Early De­-

cay, Diseases of the Urinary and Seminal Organs, and the whole train of disorders brought on by baneful and vicious habits. Great numbers have been already cured by this noble remedy. Prompted by a desire to benefit the afflicted and unfortunate, I will send the recipe for preparing and using this medicine, in a sealed envelope, to any one who needs it, Free of Charge.

Please inclose a post-paid envelope, addressed to yourself. Address, JOSEPH T. INMAN,

Station D, Bible House, New York City. July 20, 1865. m6*

A VOICE FROM VICKSBURG. VICKSBURG, Miss., Aug. 9, 1863. Dr. John Bull—Dear Sir: I am happy to state to you that I have used your valuable Cedron Bitters with great benefit to myself, in general debility and prostration of my system produced by the unhealthy and miasmatic influence of the Mississippi river around Vicksburg, having been with Gen. Grant's army through its whole southern campaign. I confidently recommend its use to all persons who are exposed to unhealthy climates. H. W. FOGLE,

Agent U. S. Sanitary Commission.

LOUISVILLE, Ky., Sept. 10, 1863.

On the 23d of July last, I submitted, through an agent of mine, to the Medical Director of the Department of the Army of the Cumberland, sample of my Cedron Bitters, for inspection, and requested if, after analysis, he found it meritorious, to sanction and approve its use among our soldiers. The following is the Medical Director's reply, and also Gen. Rosecrans' permission to ship 300 dozen at once, to have it sold to sutlers.

JOHN BULL.

I am satisfied that Cedron Bitters will do no harm to any one if taken properly and in moderation. I see no objection to Dr. Bull's being permitted to dispose of it to sutlers.

A. HENRY THURSTON,

Surgeon and Medical Director, D. C.

HEADQUARTERS DEP'T OF THE CUMBERLAND, NASHVILLE, Tenn., July 24, 1863. Dr. John Bull's agent, Mr. -------- has permission to ship to Nashville, Tenn., 25 gross, or 300 dozen, of Bull's Cedron Bitters for sale to sutlers in the army only. The regulations of the Treasury Department to be complied with strictly.

By command of Major-General Rosecrans.

WM. M. WILES,

Major and Provost-Marshal-General.

For sale, wholesale and retail, by E. J. Binford, Druggist, Crawfordsville. [may25 65-yl

MARRIED— At Alton, Ill., on the 10th inst., at the residence of the bride's mother, by the Right Rev. Bishop Junker and the Rev. Dr. Taylor, Capt. T. W. FRY, A. Q. M., U. S. V., of Crawfordsville, and Miss JESSIE C. SNYDER, of Alton.

Election Notice! STATE

OF INDIANA, MONTGOMERY COUNTY, SS. I, William K. Wallace, clerk of the Circuit court for said county, do certify to the Sheriff of said county that the following officer is to be elected at the general election to be held on the second Tuesday in October next, 1865, to-wit:

One County Commissioner for Montgomery county, for District No. 2. In testimony whereof I hereunto subscribe my name and affix the seal of said court at Crawfordsville, this 9th day of September, 1865.

WM. K. WALLACE, Clerk.

The qualified voters of Montgomery county, are hereby notified to meet at their usual places of holding elections, in their respective townships, on the second Tuesday in October next, 1865, and then and there vote for a person to fill the office mentioned in the clerk's certificate above.

JOHN N.

McCONNELL,

Sheriff of Montgomery county.

Sept. 14, 1865. 4w.

Town Property for Sale.

HOUSE

and LOT convenient to business part of the city, for sale on the most favorable terms. House in good repair, and captains five rooms; lot one hundred feet front. For particulars call at the Journal office. [sept 7.

The Attention

OF THE

CITIZENS OF CRAWFORDSVILLE

AND

MONTGOMERY COUNTY

is respectfully invited to the large

and

splen-

did stock of

FALL AND WINTER

STAPLE AND FANCY

DRY-GOODS

now being received from New York by

C. GUTHRIE & SONS!

Being desirous to please all and merit the public patronage, we keep constantly on hand a general assortment of plain and fancy

DRESS GOODS,

Trimmings, HOSIERY,

FOR LADIES,

A S S I M E R E S

CLOTHS,

HATS AND CAPS,

Boots & Shoes,

READY-MADE CLOTHING,

QUEENSWARE,

and indeed a general variety of Goods suited to the city and country trade, which we offer to the public as low as the market will afford,

FOR CASH OR PRODUCE.

ALL KINDS of COUNTRY PRODUCE taken in exchange for goods.

COME AND SEE US.

We tender our thanks to the generous public who have so liberally sustained us heretofore, and respectfully solicit a continuance of their patronage, promising to use every effort to please and accommodate those who patronize us.

Our motto is "quick sales and small profits." C. GUTHRIE & SONS. September 14th, 1865.

Legal Notice.

STATE OF INDIANA, MONTGOMERY

COUNTY, SS. In the Circuit Court of said county, September term, A. D. 1865 Rowland R. Collins vs. Paul Wing, Lewis G. Collins and Benjamin F. Paddock. Civil action for foreclosure.

Be it remembered that on May 8th, 1865, the plaintiff filed his complaint in this cause together with the affidavit of a disinterested and competent person that said defendant, Paul Wing, is a necessary party to said action, that the same is in relation to real estate, and that said Wing is not a resident of the State of Indiana. Said Wing is therefore hereby notified of the pendency of this cause, and that the same will stand for trial at the next term of said court to be holden in said county at the court-house or other place appointed for holding courts, in Crawfordsville, Indiana, on the second Monday of March, A. D., 1865.

Witness my hand and the seal of said court affixed this 13th day of September, A. D. 1865. WM. K. WALLACE, Clerk.

CHASE

&

WILSTACH, plaintiff's attorneys.

septl4-3t [pr's. fee $4,50-pd.]

Administrator's Sale.

NOTICE

is hereby given that I will sell at Public Auction, on Tuesday the 3d day of October, A. D. 1865, at the residence of Thomas Carnes, late of Coal-creek township, Montgomery county, Indiana, deceased, all his personal property (not taken by the widow), consisting of Cattle, Horses, Hogs, Sheep, Wheat in the stack, Corn in the field, Farming Implements, &c.

TERMS—On all sums over three dollars a credit of nine months will be given, the purchaser giving his note with approved surety, waiving valuation and appraisement laws.

WM. W. WILSON, Administrator.

Sept. 7, 1865. w3*

Notice

IS

HEREBY GIVEN that letters testamentary, with will annexed, have been granted to the undersigned on the estate of John Straley, late of Montgomery county, Indiana, deceased.

JOHN MITCHELL, Executor.

Sept. 7, 1865.-w3 [pr fee $2 00.

Executor's Sale.

N

OTICE is hereby given that I will sell at Public Auction, on Monday the 2d day of October, 1865, at the late residence of John Straley, late of Sugar-creek township, Montgomery county, deceased, his personal property, consisting in part of the following articles, viz: Cattle, Sheep, Hogs, Corn in the field, Farming Implements, Household and Kitchen Furniture,

&c.

TERMS-- A credit of nine months will be given on all sums "over three dollars, the purchaser giving note with approved security, without relief from valuation laws.

JOHN MITCHELL, Executor.

Sept. 7, 1865.-3w [pr fee $3 00.]

To School Teachers.

NOTICE is

is hereby given, that in accordance with provisions of the late School Law, approved March 6th, 1865, a public examination of applicants for License to teach under said law, will be held at the Public School building Crawfordsville, on Monday, the 25th day of September, 1865.

The law provides that no license to teach in the Common Schools of the State shall be granted to any person on a private examination, but that there shall be one public examination held each month during the year. The day fixed for thr examination is the last Monday in each month and for this purpose, applicants will please appear on that day at the place above named, at 8 o'clock A. M.

The law also provides that, addition to branch of study heretofore required, it is necessary that applicants possess a requisite kn edge of Physiology and

the

history of the Unit-

ed States; also, that any teacher

who shall c

mence teaching without license, shall fo claim to compensation for the time he or she teaches without such license.

Ex. M.

C.