Crawfordsville Weekly Journal, Crawfordsville, Montgomery County, 7 December 1865 — Page 2

THE JOURNAL.

THURSDAY, : : DEC. 7, 1865.

The President's Message. Mr. Johnson's first message has been looked for with the greatest anxiety, and now, that it has made its appearance, will be eagerly read by men of all parties. He abandons the whole democratic theory in regard to the nature of the government, and assumes, in the strongest language possible, the ground occupied by Mr. Webster in his debate with Hayne, namely, that no State has the power to secede or nullify the acts of Congress—that the Constitution of the United States, the laws made in pursuance thereof, &c., constitute the supreme law of the land, and must be enforced and obeyed as such. This formal renunciation of the doctrine of State rights and State sovereignty, so long the prominent hobby of the democratic party, will be truly gratifying to all true friends of the country.

His views in regard to what is called re-construction, have been anticipated, and very generally indorsed by all parties. He makes no recommendation in regard to the admission of the Southern members, but we understand from his language that he will favor their admission whenever the Constitutional amendment forever abolishing slavery, shall have been ratified by the seceded States, and the rights of the freedmen fully secured and protected.

His criticism of the conduct of England towards us during the rebellion, is sharp and pointed, but he recommends moderation and caution in our treatment of the question of indemnity for spoliations committed by ships fitted out in British ports.

He says nothing directly about Mexico, but clearly intimates that he favors the Monroe doctrine, and hopes, (so we understand him) that Maximilian will withdraw from Mexico, and leave the people of that country to regulate their own affairs in their own way.

The positions assumed by the President on the leading topics of the day, we think will be very generally approved by the people.

Julian and Meredith. The papers of this and adjoining States, it seems to us, are giving undue prominence to the late affair between Julian and Sol. Meredith. We think neither of the men worth the noise that has been made about them in the public press. It is very likely that Julian lied on Meredith to injure him, for he is in the habit of doing such things; and we are sure that Meredith, in this particular, is no better than Julian. It is simply a personal difficulty between two ambitious aspirants for office, either of whom is ready to destroy the reputation of the other to accomplish his object, neither one of t hem, however, having much to destroy. The whole affair is disgraceful to both of the men. Meredith has proved Julian a liar, and proved himself a ruffian. We can say nothing in favor of either. Both deserve the severest condemnation.

Our Bounty Bonds.

The Supreme Court has decided that all Bonds issued by County Boards, to indemnify persons who had made voluntary donations to soldiers already in the service when such Bonds were authorized by the Board, are illegal and void; but that Bonds issued to induce persons to volunteer are legal. We understand that this decision does not affect any of the Bonds issued by this county.

The Temperance Bill Defeated. Mr. Shuey's Temperance Bill, which required the applicant for license to procure the signature of a majority of the legal voters of the township where he proposed to sell, before such license should be granted, was defeated in the House of Representatives on Tuesday, by a vote of 52 to 34. This seems to render it certain that there will be no amendment of the liquor law this winter. The Union men were mostly in favor of Shuey's Bill, but would not support it because the Copperheads made it a party measure by voting unitedly against it. It was thought no good could finally result from a law that could not be divorced from party politics. So the almighty bottle carries the day.

THAT BABY SHOW!—There is to be seen in Patterson's show window a better display of babies than Barnum ever dreamed of, Jim Heaton is the artist.

Democracy -- What Ails It. The People's Friend has found out "what's the matter"—why the party everywhere is so feeble. Hear it:

STATE CONVENTION.—We have but one sentiment among the democracy of this region, on the subject of the time of holding the convention.

All believe that most of the defeats occurring, have arisen out of departures from the time honored usages of the party. Man's transgressions first brought sin and death into the world. A departure from long tried and successful usages have placed us largely in minority. Let us return then, to the old time honored 8th of Januar

It won't do, my Friend; the observance of times and seasons won't do you may think so, but we have no faith in the remedy. The fact is, the case is a serious, a very serious one— it is a desperate case; and desperate cases must have desperate remedies.— Incantations and catnip are not the things at this stage; nor will the observance of "time honored usages" be any better. The case is a chronic affection of the puterutative nerve, and the head is filled with tizzerrizzims; so that the remedy in our opinion will be useless. You may try it if you wish. A return of the members of the party who went to Canada to escape the draft, and for other reasons, might help some.

Personal.

Our former townsman, S. C. Crane, we notice, lectured at Representative Hall, on Tuesday evening, Dec. 1st, on "Life in this Fast Age,, and Fast Country." Mr. C. is now in town, and some of our citizens propose that "Sam." shall deliver the lecture while here. The Indianapolis papers speak of the lecture in the most flattering terms. The Indianapolis Daily Jour­-

nal says: "THE LECTURE OF MR. S. C. CRANE last night at the Hall of the House, upon the subject of "Fast Life in this Fast Country," was a perfect success. The Hall was densely packed, and the lecturer succeeded in so presenting his picture of fast living, as to draw forth from his audience every manifestation of delight. Those who heard him will have no reason to regret their good fortune."

Mr. Crane has been called to repeat his lecture at the Tabernacle, in Indianapolis, which is capable of seating two thousand people. They say the lecture will fill it.

PERSONAL.—Major-Gen. LEW. WALLACE arrived at home, this city, on

Saturday last.

We are pleased to announce that

the health of Dr. T. W. Fry is gradually improving.

On Friday last $865,000 in coin

were deposited in the United States Sub-Treasuy in New York, making a total deposit of $10,558,700 since the first coin deposit under the new arrangement on Nov. 15th.

The steamer Pacific, which arrived at San Francisco, Cal., from Portland, Oregon, on the 5th inst., brings the intelligence that there was great excitement in Victoria over the reported rich gold discoveries at Big Bend. Tho largest nugget yet found was worth $4,000. One man took $800 in one day. To make $300 a day was a common thing.

The 24th, 29th and 30th Indiana

regiments have been mustered out of the service and arrived at Indianapolis. The 130th, from North Carolina, is also expected in a few days.

Christmas is Coming. We see that our friend J. H. Benefiel has been making ample preparations for this occasion, by filling his store with a large stock of groceries; including every variety usually found in such establishments. It is an admitted fact that Benefiel keeps the very best quality of goods to be found in the market. We see in addition to a full line of groceries, that the little folks have not been forgotten, in the selection of Christmas toys and traps, fire works, rockets, triangles, beasts, birds, fishes, fowls, serpents, &c., &c.

Real Estate Agency.

Attention is called to the new advertisement under the above heading.

"Journal" Supplement. We publish this week, through the columns of a

Supplement

to the "Journal," the advertisement

of the Post-Office Department of the United States, for the letting of Mail Routes in the State of Indiana. Persons wishing to engage in the conveyance of mail matter for the coming four years, should examine list and forward Proposals

as specified in instructions.

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as the day upon which to hold our State Convention, and let the school of adversity in which we have been taught, give us strength and wisdom to overwhelm those, who by misrule have desolated the land. Then, we say, let those having the authority, issue a call for the 8th, and the Democracy here will rejoice, and we have no doubt a universal shout in response, will be heard from every locality in the State.

The Mexican Question. Before our paper again goes to press, the President will have sent forth to the world his annual Message, and we shall know the views of the government upon the occupation of Mexico by the French. Whatever may be deemed the best policy for the present, it is clearly the settled conviction of the American people, without regard to party, that the Monroe doctrine must be carried out, let the consequences be what they may. Many of our returned soldiers are anxious to drive out the frog eaters at the point of the bayonet, and when the proper time arrives for that work the government will find our citizen soldiers ready for the word of command.

We have around us a few of those who carried their muskets in the hot climate of Mexico, during the Mexican war. R. E. Bryant served during that campaign as 4th Corporal; he has also served during the late war with marked ability, and has now opened a Grocery Store at No. 4 Commercial Row. We hope our citizens and farmers will extend to Corporal Bryant that liberal patronage he deserves. Associated with him is Al. Ramey, so well known to all. Bear in mind, No. 4 Commercial Row.

''THE STRANGE little work from Crane, can be had, the "Corner Book deed, a "strange question is, can it

ADVENTURE."— This the pen of Sam. C. for a few days, at

Store." It is, inadventure." The be true? No less

than Four Thousand, Six Hundred copies were sold in Indianapolis alone, in ten weeks. The number for sale is limited. They cost our citizens but ten cents, the original price being fifteen, but Sam. is disposed to be liberal toward the "folks at home," young and old.

Business College.

The attention of young men wishing to acquire a thorough commercial education, is called to the card of "Purdy's Actual Business College," published in another column, to-day.

ANNOUNCEMENT.—Our old friend Patterson wishes it distinctly understood, that he will have the most magnificent stock of "Gifts," for the holidays, open and to be sold, at the proper time, that was ever witnessed here before.

Are You Insured?

We call attention to the card of that old responsible Institution, the /Etna, of Hartford, Conn., of which James Heaton, an experienced underwriter, is the authorized Agent for this county. The /Etna has long been the favorite of the public, and its integrity has remained unquestioned, while some that were thought the soundest Companies in the Union, have gone by the board. In times like this, when there are so many fictitious and disreputable Insurance Companies presented for patronage, it becomes necessary to use much discrimination. We therefore advise property holders in town and country, to call on Mr. Heaton, who will always be found ready to issue policies on the most favorable terms.

New Stock of Clothing. L. & M. Dessauer, one door west of the "corner book store," on Main St., we notice, are now in receipt of a magnificent stock of ready-made Clothing, Gents' furnishing goods, &c., &c. Call in and examine new stock, gentlemen. This stock cannot be excelled and will be sold as low as a like article can be had in the Wabash Valley, and no mistake.

The best Drag Saws in the market are sold by Campbell, Galey & Harter. So say those who use them.

Any one who enjoys a cup of

choice tea or coffee, will find the article of which to make it, at Benefiel's.

Wood choppers will find the best axes at Campbell, Galey & Harter's.

A large sale of fine stock—Horses, Jacks, Jennets, &c.—is advertised to take place at the livery stable of A. Huff & Son, this city, on Saturday, December 9th.

It will be seen by reference to our advertising columns, that the first session of the Montgomery county Teachers' Institute, will be held in this city, commencing on the 25th inst.

THIRTY-NINTH CONGRESS. First Session.

WASHINGTON, December 4.—HOUSE— The galleries of the House were densely crowded. Mr. McPherson, Clerk, proceeded to call, as required by law, the roll of the members elect.

While the roll was being called, Mr. Maynard, of Tennessee, whose name had not been placed on the roll by Mr. McPherson; wanted to suggest something, but the Clerk refused to be interrupted. After the call was completed Mr. Maynard again rose to speak, but the Clerk again ruled him out of order. One hundred and seven-ty-five members answered to their names.

Mr. James Brooks, of New York, made a speech characterizing the omission of the names of the members from Tennessee from the roll as unprecedented, unjust, and totally uncalled for. If, he said, Mr. Maynard was not a loyal man from a Union and loyal State, then the President of the United States was not a loyal man, but an alien and a stranger. He charged that the adoption of the resolution excluding the Southern members from the House by the Republican caucus was designed as antagonistic to the President's forthcoming message.

The House took no action on the subject, but under the operation of the previous question proceeded to the election of a Speaker. Hon. Schuyler Colfax, of Indiana, and Hon. James Brooks, of New York, were put in nomination.

The House then proceeded to vote, with the following result: For Mr, Colfax, 139; for Mr. Brooks, 35. Mr. Colfax was declared elected. Amid applause he was conducted to the chair by Messrs. Merritt and Brooks, when he returned his thanks in a brief and eloquent speech.

The Speaker took the oath of office, and afterwards administered it to the members, who were called by delegation.

A resolution was then offered declaring Mr. McPherson Clerk, Mr. Ordway Sergeant-at-Arms, Goodenow Doorkeeper, Mr. Grover Postmaster, until their successors were duly qualified.— The yeas and nays were ordered on the resolution, with the following result: Yeas 135, nays 35.

Mr. Stevens of Pennsylvania, offered a bill, which was approved in the Republican caucus, for the appointment of a committee to examine and report whether any of the so-called Confederate States are entitled to Representatives in Congress.

Mr. Eldridge objected to the introduction of the bill. Mr. Stevens moved to suspend the rules. The motion was agreed to, and the bill was introduced.

Mr. Dawson moved to lay the bill on the table. The bill as introduced by Mr. Stevens was passed by the following vote: Yeas 123, nays 36.

The House then adjourned. SENATE.—Met at 12 o'clock, noon, and was called to order by Vice-Presi-dent Foster.

The Rev. Mr. Gray then offered up a prayer. The following Senators were present: Messrs. Anthony, Brown, Buckalow, Chandler, Clark, Conness, Cowan, Cresswell, Dixon, Doolittle, Fessenden, Foote, Foster, Grimes, Guthrie, Hawes, Howard, Howe, Johnson, Lane, of Indiana, McDougall, Morgan, Morrill, Nesmith, Pomeroy, Ramsey, Riddle,

State

Temperance Convention.

The convention met in Indianapolis at 10 o'clock A. M., on Tuesday last, and was called to order by Col. James

Blake. After prayer by Rev. R. D. Spellman, the committee on permanent organization reported the following names of gentlemen for officers:

President—Hon. D. W. La Follette, of New Albany. Vice-Presidents—Rev. R. D. Spellman, of Aurora, and C. S. Scarlett, of La Fayette.

Secretaries—Sam. C. Crane, of Indianapolis, and Rev. A. B. Morey, of Franklin.

A committee on resolutions was apappointed, and the convention adjourned to meet at 2 P. M.

A large attendance of delegates was present from different parts of the State.

From Georgia.

Washington, Dec. 6.—The President to-night received the following dispatches: Milledgeville, Ga., Dec. 6.

To His Excsllency, Andrew Johnson: The Legislature has adopted the Constitutional Amendment, and will pass laws amply protecting Freedmen in their rights, person and property, including their right to sue and be sued and to testify. Signed, J. E. BROWN.

Milledgeville, Ga., Dec. 6.

To His Excellency, Andrew Johnson: The Constitutional Amendment has passed each branch of the Legislature. The House passed a resolution instructing the Judiciary Committee to report a bill to protect the persons of African descent in their persons and property, and also to allow them to testify in cases in which they may be interested. Signed,

J. J. JOHNSON, Prov. Gov.

WORTH KNOWING.—The best assortment of Toys for the holidays, can be found at Patterson's.

Summary.

SENATE, MONDAY, DECEMBER 5. Mr. Knox's resolution introduced yesterday, was, by consent, so amended as to make the sum mentioned as appropriated for clerk hire for the Governor $12,000 instead of $7,000

A petition for the repeal of the blac laws was received. The bill repealing the laws relative to sheep-killing dogs, and reviving the act for the protection of sheep, was reported from the Committee on Agriculture, discussed, and recommitted to a special committee.

Various bills were reported from committees and read a second time. The following bills were introduced and read a first time: 289---Requiring acknowledgments of the execution of official bonds. 291 —Establishing certain judicial districts. 292—Providing a State debt sinking fund for the war debt. 293—Providing for the periodical enumeration of the white male inhabitants of the State. 294—Providing that females who are convicted of violating the criminal law be punished the same as males, by being placed at hard labor. 295—Amending the Common School Law. 296—Allowing incorporated towns to issue bonds for the purpose of erecting gas works. 297—Requiring criminals sentenced to imprisonment in county jails, to be put to hard labor.

The afternoon was mostly consumed in discussing the negro witness bill, energy and the bill reducing the security to by Sir be deposited by State insurance com- rumor is panies.

The Speaker called the House to order at 9 o'clock and the journal of Monday was read and authenticated.

The Speaker announced the following Select committees: On petition of John Campbell: 7th District—Mr. Rice, Chairman.

1st " Mr. Cook. 2d " Mr. Groves. 3d " Mr. Abbott. 4th " Mr. Stuckey. 5th " Mr. Reese. 6th " Mr. Burnes. 8th " Mr. Stringer. 9th " Mr. Hoover. 10th " Mr. Bird. 11th " Mr. Collins. On H. B. No. 291: Messrs. Veach, Buskirk, Burtyn, Hamrick and Meredith.

On H. B. No. 284: Messrs. Patterson, Gleason, Lockhart, Gregg and Richardson.

On Mr. Humphrey's resolution 7th District—Humphrey, Chairman. 1st District—Hargrove. 2d District—Dunham. 3d District—Brown. 4th District—Bonner. 5th District—Chambers. 6th District—Harrison. 8th District—Caldwell. 9th District—Lasselle. l0th District—Shuey. 11th District—Burwell. The Speaker laid before the House a communication from the Adjutant General, in answer to a resolution, showing that $19,553 15 of existing appropriations, is still on hand, and that the expenses for 1866 will exhaust all but $10,000. It also gives a hasty resume of the amount of work still to be done in that department.

A communication from the Wardens of the State Prisons was referred to a joint committee on the two Penitentiaries.

Several petitions and memorials were appropriately referred. A number of reports from the different committees, reporting back sundry House bills, which were placed upon the calender.

Mr. Hendricks introduced a new bill upon the subject of temperance, an idea of which is given in our regular report. The main idea is the same as that offered by Mr. Newcomb.

The Per Diem Bill was passed by a vote of ayes 79, noes 3. Mr. Shuey introduced a joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution, so as to allow a majority of either branch of the General Assembly to constitute a quorum to do business.

Mr. Shuey's temperance bill being the special order, after some debate and fillibustering, a final vote was reached, and the bill defeated by a vote of ayes 34, noes 52.

The House adjourned at 12:15. In the afternoon the House resolved itself into Committee of the Whole for a consideration of Mr. Branham's State Debt Sinking Fund bill, with Mr. Hendricks in the Chair. The bill was read a second time, and the merits of the bill detailed by Messrs. Coffroth, Bonham, Newcomb and Buskirk. After a debate of three hours, the committee rose, and reported to the House that the bill had been under consideration in Comittee, and progress made, but asking that the Committee be allowed to sit again at ten o'clock this morning. Which was granted.

The House then adjourned upon motion of Mr. Spencer.

The radical member of Congress from the Fourth District of Missouri made a vow that he would not have his hair or beard cut until he had killed twenty-five bushwhackers with his own hand. He is now closely cropped, and boasts that he has fulfilled his vow.

Later from Europe.

PORTLAND, ME., December 6.—The steamship Hibernian from Liverpool, 23d, with London dates to the 24th, has arrived.

Stephens, the Fenian Head-Center, escaped from prison on the morning of the 24th.

A letter is published from Consul

Dudley in the Liverpool papers regarding the cotton supply from America. Mr. Dudley appends a letter addressed to him on the 27th of October, by Secretary McCulloch, who says that from the best information he could obtain, he estimated the old cotton in the Southern States fit for market at the time of the capture of Savannah did not exceed one million of bales.— This years' crop, he adds, will probably not exceed three hundred thousand bales. Mr. Dudley says that when recently in America he made most anxious inquiries on the subject. He estimates the present amount of cotton on hand at a little over seven hundred thousand bales, including the new crop.

A crowded Reform meeting had been held at Bradford, at which resolutions in honor of the Reform were adopted unanimously. Confidence that the Reform would be a part of the ministerial programme was expressed by all the speakers.

It is stated that precautions have been taken at Regan House, Fort Dublin, to prevent any surprise by members of the Fenian Btotherhood. It is also asserted that the military rigor displayed there has arisen out of the in the administration of affairs

Hugh Rose. Another vague that three large vessels had

appeared in the offing, and that the commandant of the fort had sent word that he could not be responsible for the safety of the fort unless he received reinforcements.

The controversy in London as to hunting down the negro insurrection in Jamaica is waxing warmer.

The Court of the Queen's Bench has refused the application to have the Fenian cases tried in some other place than Dublin. The court held that a fair and impartial trial could be had in Dublin.

The Hog Market.

EVANSVILLE, Dec. 5th.—The following very satisfactory (!) report of the market in "the pocket," is from the Journal:

We have heard of no preparations for slaughtering hogs in this city. We do not know what our butchers and meat men pay for hogs round, but we do know they charge twenty cents a pound for pork steaks.

INDIANAPOLIS, Dec. 5th.----Owing to the unusual stringency of the money market, and the difference between the views of feeders and packers, our packing houses are doing no business, and the hog market is completely demoralized. There has not been a sale for two weeks. Feeders expect the same prices obtained last season, and have imbibed extravagant ideas of the shortness of the crops. Packers say they can not and will not pay the prices asked. Some drovers will partake largely of grief, unless something turns up shortly to give the market a "boost." Some of them are packing on their own account, rather than sell at such figures as they might obtain. From $7 to $8 per hundred, on foot, is the utmost that could be obtained now.— It is probable that the market will settle during the week, and our packers get to work.

CHICAGO, Dec. 4th, P. M.—The reported sales to-day foot up 700 head, ranging in price from $8 40 to $9 00 per 100 pounds.

TOLEDO, Dec. 5. —Early in the week 12 to 12 1/2 cents per pound was paid on the street, but at the close the range was 8 to 10 cents as to quality and weight, and the market dull and inactive at these rates.

LOUISVILLE, Dec. 5, P. M.—There is a shade better feeling in the hog market, and the views of farmers and packers are not quite so wide apart, though still sufficiently so to prevent active operations. About 1,400 head of hogs were slaughtered to-day by two houses. Farmers are holding their hogs at $10, which is fully $1 per 100 pounds above the ideas of packers. The indications now are that farmers will very soon see that it is for their interests to make concessions, when we may anticipate active operations. Notwithstanding corn is plenty, there is a point beyond which it will not pay to feed it, and in a large majority of cases that point is already reached. The prevailing rates to-day are $9 to $9 50 for good heavy weight.

ANOTHER SPIRITUAL HUMBUG EXPOS-. ED.—Miss Mary Jordan, a female "medium'' of Muncie, this State, who has been humbugging the people for the last fourteen years, with pretended spiritualistic phenomena, came to grief in Richmond last week. A committee of citizens attended a number of her sittings, and succeeded in exposing the deception. A report published in the Telegram, of that city, gives the following account of the denouement:

At the eighth sitting, on Thursday evening, the exhibition went on as usual, but while Samson was communicating through the dial, Dr. Hibberd suddenly jerked the table away from Miss Jordan, exposing a foot receding