Crawfordsville Weekly Journal, Crawfordsville, Montgomery County, 18 January 1866 — Page 2

THE JOURNAL

TIll'RSDAT, JAW. 18. 1^66. prT —r-jiTT-—-7 -htbh rrr. To the, Union Men of Indiana.

Tho Union men of Indiana are hereby callfed to meet in Delegate Convention, at the State House, in the city of Indianapolis, on Thursday the 22d day of February,1866, at 10 o'clock A. M., for the purpose of nominating candidates fbr State offices!5:

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It. is recommended that Mass Meetings be held at the county seats of the several counties on the sccond Saturday (10th) of February,to secure a full representation in such Slato Convention, and a thorough organization

in each county. J. T. WRIGIIT, Chairman Union Stato Central Committee.

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C. BURNETT, Scc'y-

About Bounties.

The dispatches from Washington under date of Monday last, among other things, says "it appears from an official statement, that the total number of men who have received respectively $400, §300 or §100 bounty during the war, was 81,730,740, amounting in the aggregate to nearly $301,500,000. The total number of enlistments during the war were 2,461,000 men, of whom upward of 431,000 received no bounty.— In answer to an inquiry by General Schenek, Chairman of the Military Committee, respecting tho proposed laws equalizing the bounties of all soldiers who served during the war to suppress the rebellion, tho Paymaster General says: The sum required to pay each soldier or his representative, enough to bring up his bounty to §400, the largest sum paid, is nearly §683,000,000, and the sum required to pay each soldier such highest bounties in proportion to his time of service, is §550,000,000. The Paymaster General says the sums estimated as necessary to accomplish the end proposed, even if reduccd by one-half, give an amount of money sufficiently enormous and startling in its proportions to awaken the gravest consideration as to the expediency of the measure, if, indeed, it can be regarded at all practicable at tho present crisis, without entailing financial ruin. "In a further argument against the measure he says it is certain that, to a greater extent than is now apprehended, such legislation will inure to the benefit of the speculating adventurers all over tho land who have been buying soldiers' discharges with a view to such anticipated legislation, and who are now doubtless covertly pressing it to a consummation. The large bounty allowance thus far given, in spite of the careful vigilance and scrutiny of the officers of this Department, have led to frauds incalculable. It cannot be doubted that such extensions of these allowances as is proposed will give anew impetus and opportunity to evil doers in that line."

Rccruitlng at Indianapolis. The State Journal, of Tuesday, says:

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tinues at this point. An average of about five men are received daily.— Notwithstanding the fact that "grimvisaged war hath smoothed his wrinkled front," tho business of recruiting has not yet fallen into disuse. To those familiar with the magnitude of rccruiting operations during the war, five men per day sounds diminutive indeed. A second thought, however, will suggest that a corresponding activity at all the military posts throughout the land would soon raiso th.e army to the maximum required by the peace establishment."

Tlie little Stranger.

A little German boy, one day old, was found in a carpet sack, hanging on a farmer's gate near Fort Wayne, last week. "We find the above announcement in an exchange. Can any one tell us why they knew it was a German boy. —Plymouth Republican. —Yes! They discovered within its swaddling clothes a small quantity of sour-krout. This is certainly tho most positive and satisfactory proof.

It is evident the Journal man is unable to see the differcn&o between himeelf and a negro.—Review::

We are sorry we cannot say as much in behalf of the Review man. The "difference between".himand a nigger is apparent too very body, and is a subject of painful reflection to all who know him.

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Eltzroth Hall.

The Eltzroth, or "Temperance Ilall' in Commercial Block, this city, wo are pleased to notice, has recently undergone an entire change having been thoroughly re modeled and re fitted and is now in most perfect keeping for tho accommodation of public entertainments. It will peat from four to five hundred and for neatness and comfort, the "Eltzroth" is surpassed by few public halls of tho size anywhere.

IJght-lIouse Burner. Mr. J. B. CRAWFORD, agent for the salo of this highly popular and greatly improved Burner, (for coal oil lamps,) informs us that he has just received a large and full supply, and is now in constant readiness to fit them to lamps, promptly and in perfect working order. Wo have tested one of these Burners thoroughly, and find it far preferable in many respects to that in common use. Persons from the country wishing to procure and substitute this new Burner, for that now in use, can be accommodated by calling on Mr. C., or by leaving their orders at tho tailoring establishment of Mr. D. T. Eidgo, one door north of tho "Corner Book Storo."

GOING HOME.—Tho 120th Indiana regiment, Col. Kise, it is believed, is to be mustered out of service on next Sunday, preparatory to leaving for home. It is one of the best disciplined bodies of men, as a whole, which has been on duty in tho city since its occupation by federal troops. Officers and men have made themselves popular with our people and will bear with them many good wishes for their prosperity.—llaleigh (N. C.) Standard.

The "Boys in Blue," connected with this regiment, from old Montgomery, at least tho major part'of them—Capt. Elmore's old company arrived at home on last evening. The boys, we are pleased to notice, arc looking well. Long ma}' they live.

Good Joke.

The individual who appropriated or purloined a can of oysters from the door of the grocery store of J. II. Bcnefiel, on Saturday evening last, may find it economy to call and settle for the same. A good joke if not carried too far.

Auction at Darlington. J. II. Dodd & Co., Auctioneers, are advertised to sell at public auction on Friday night, and Saturday and Saturday night, at Darlington. They have a well assorted stock of goods, and will sell and no mistako.

That Umbrella.

The individual who took unto himself the umbrella of another, from the office of Mr. Jas. Iloaton, on Wednesday or Thursday last, tho 10th or 11th inst., should return the same instanter, if he wishes to avoid trouble.

JC3T James Heaton, Jr., of the Book and Jewelry storo of James Patterson, will please accept our thanks for late favors—"Tho Tribune Almanac," and other valuable publications.

PERSONAL.—Wc notice in the city this week, Gen. Wm. II. Morgan, of the Hancock Corps. 4, —We notice also upon the street this morning, Col. Wm. C. WILSON of tho "Star City."

Bga^Our distinguished Senator, Hon. II. S. Lane, has the reputation in the Capital of being one of the deepest thinkers and most trustworthy officer's of the United States Government. So says a writer in tho Philadelphia Evening Express.

BgrMies Harriet Lane, who presided over tne White Houso during the administration of her uncle, President Buchanan, was married on the 11th inst., at Wheatland, to Mr. Henry E. Johnston, a Baltimore banker.

tiGF* The hat businoss has a prospect of being revolutionized. A company has been formed in Boston with §80,000 capital to manufacture paper hats.— They own a patent recently secured, by means of which it expects to manufacture durable and water-proof paper hats, of any color, at a cost of S to 25 cents apiece.

letter l'rom Paris says that Napoleon is

not only anxious, but is now preparing to withdraw his troops from Mexico.

Ig^The New Orleans Picayune says the clergymen of that city are kept busy night and day, marrying people.

The Legislature of Virginia has

appropriated §10,000 for the relief of the relic of Stonewall Jackson..1

Bgk, George W. Kendall, the veteran editor of the New Orleans Picayune, has resumed his connection with that paper, .after an abscnco of sevon years in Texas.

The Slave Code in IiOuisville. In Louisville a policeman found a pistol on the premises of John Henry, a colored man, who had been with the army, and confiscated it under tho Kentucky slave codo, tho magistrate making John Henry pay two dollars additional penalty. John Henry appealed to the Superintendent of Freodmen's Affairs, who held a trial, and ordered tho pistol and tho two dollars returned to John Ilenrv.

The Louisville Journal docs not approve the decision, but it says the Legislature hasonly to strike out thoslavo part of the law to make it legal against l'ree negroes. Wo suppose it may be legal if it applies equally to all, but not without. The Judgo said in giving his decision

The faith of this great nation should not be mocked at. The amendment to the Constitution striking slaver}'from existence, makes the plaintiff a citizen of tho United States, and as such he is entitled to protection of life, liberty and reputation, which necessarily include the light of acquiring, holding and enjoying property. Anything short of this would bo fraud.

The taking of the pistol from the plaintiff was done under a statute of the State that reads as follows "SEC. 12. If any negro shall keep or carry a gun, or other deadly weapon, powder or shot, tho same may be seized by any free white person, and upon duo proof thereof, before a Justico of the Peace, it shall be forfeited and vestod in tho person seizing and if the negro offending bo a slave, ho shall, by a judgment of a Justice of the Peace, bo punished by stripes, not exceeding thirty-nine if a free negro, fined five dollars."

The parties agreeing, the, pistol was restored to the plaintiff, and the Court ordered that the defendant pajfc tho plaintiff two dollars—which he had to pay for the confiscation and costs of these proceedings—all of which was dono.

Tlio Judgo continued lua 1-oma.rki*,

saying that ho imposed no penalty upon the defendant because he acted under the semblance of law, but that it might not bo out of place to state that if hereafter there should be any attempt to enforco this statute, and complaint is mado, the offender will be overtaken with retributive justice.

Tho court, said the Judgo, will take pleasure in acting in concert with the city and State authorities to enforce the statute against wearing concealed deadly weapons.

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General (iirant on Southern Garrisons. it may bo stated with reference to tho recent dispatch to the Mobile Advertiser, touching the withdrawal of troops from Alabama and Georgia, that in acting upon the application of Gov. Parsons to withdraw them from the former State, and arm the local militia, Lieut.-Geu. Grant has made the following reply: "For the present, and until there is full security for equitably maintaining the lights and safety of all classes of citizens in the States lately in rebellion, I would not recommend the withdrawal of United States troops from them. Tho number of interior garrisons might be reduced, but a force sufficient to insure tranquility should be retained. While such a force is retained in the South, 1 doubt the propriety of putting arms in the hands of tho militia."

Letter From Governor Morton. Colonel Holloway received on yesterday, a letter from Governor Morton, dated December 22, and written on ship-board, when nine days out from New York. Tho voyage had been very stormy up to that time, and the Governor had beon confined to his bed nearly all tho time, after the first day. Colonol Holloway has kindly furnished us the following extract from tho letter: "I have eaten but ono meal on tho voyage, and that was tho evening I started, and I am so weak and feeble that 1 can scarcely stand on my feet. Tho voyage has done mo no good, and my limbs are very much weaker."

This will be painful intelligence to tho people of Indiana, but we trust that tho debilitated condition of the Governor resulted from the sea sickness and discomforts attending tho voyage than from any incroaso in the virulence of his disease. Wo shall await further tidings from him with groat anxiety.—Indianapolis Journal.

Mrs. Thos. Pickering, of Green­

land, New Hampshire, whoso dwelling is fi ve miles from Portsmouth, went thither two or three weeks since—her first appearance there since 1825. She has enjoyed good health, and is a lady of abundant means, but of very domestic habits, as this fact testifies.

General Lew Wallacc and Mexico. [Indianapolis Correspondence of the Chicago Tribune.]

The despatches mention the name of General Lew Wallace in connection with the command of tho American Legion in the Array of tho Republic of Mexico. It is well known here that General Wallacc has had in his possession for many months an appointment of Major-General in the Mexican army and tendered his resignation as a Major-General in the United States army somo time since in order to accept it, but tho matter being referred to General Grant, he quietly pocketed the resignation and still retains it, and General Wallace is still in the servico, of the United States. It is also said that General Wallace accepted the appointment from tho President of the Mexican Republic with the full knowledge and consent of tho General-in-Chief, who is reported to feel a deep interest in tho success of' the liberals. Tho matter is, howevor, understood betweeu Generals Grant and Wallace, and as they are now warm personal friends, the latter will do nothing that does not meet with tho approbation of the former.

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This statute was enacted when slavery existed. That curse no longer exists it belongs to tho tilings of yesterday. and with it should go all its appendages and appurtenances, this enactment with the rest. This legalized robbery must ceaso.

The most humiliating condition for a people supposing themselves to bo free, to occupy, is to be taxed to pay a military force to preserve order and enforce justico. Such is the condition of the people of our State, and it must continue until our law makers conform to the changed condition of the country. National faith must be observed. Christian duties must bo performed.

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is to bo known as tho American Legion, now about to be recruited from discharged soldiers in the South and South-west. It is claimed that the npcosKar*7 funds are in readiness to put this army in the field, the arms and equipments have recciit^y bC(m purchased at Government allies. J-uthu-siasts claim that this "Legion" will be organized and put in tho field with such rapidity that they will bo enabled to conqucr Maximilian before he could obtain assistance from France.

j8S*"Tho London Army and Navy Gazette, edited by W. H. Russell, of Times correspondence fame, in noticing Gen. Grant's report says: ''Gen. Grant's -theory of war is simply this: •[have 250,000 men to 150,000 of the enem3T. I shali not attempt any strategical movements." .1 shall ruDt try myself in tho open field or rase campagne against Lee but I will fight the enemy whenever I can, in the conviction that 1 will make him lose as many men as 1 do, and that at last, when 1 have reduced my army to 150,000, he will only have 50,000, and that I must then win.' He saw no position, practiced no grand movement, but hammered away till tho head of his hammor was nearly flattened and distroyed but at the same time other tremendous armies were hammering away at tho Confederates on similar principles, and tho terrible rule in arithmetic wsiii worked out. But who, soriously and candidly speaking, will pronounec that such a system is entitled to tho praiso reserved for high efforts of military genius? Not Gen. Grant, for ho appeals to tho great end in view as the justification of his practice." The Gazette thinks Grant deserves great praise, however, for having succeeded where all his predecessors failed. Tho Times takes a similar view of his strategy, and says the result was undoubtedly duo to his military arithmetic. He is not the first conqueror who has adopted the principle he worked on, though he was the first to apply it to the resources 01 a whole people instead of the divisions of a single army. He is entitled, therefore, to tho credit which complete success confers and, indeed, terrible though the cost was, it may well be questioned whether an indeiinite prolongation of the war would not have cos! both parties still more.

Eastern Dry-Goods Market. Tho New York Journal of Commerce of Saturday says of tho domestic dry goods market:

The downward surge of gold, and the absence of any general activity have produced a depresssing influence upon tho market. This is measured not so much by a quotablo decline in price, as by the general tone. Holders are not pressing sales, chiefly for the reason that buyers would not take hold if they did. It may bo that a largo amount of goods could not be picked up much below recent quotations, because any attempt to purchase liberally would strengthen the market but it is equally true that even tho moderate stock now in hand could not bo placed short of a very handsome concession. The future course of tho market under such conditions will depend upon tho questiou which side is compelled to take initiative. If business remains slack and tho goods accumulate, there will be a panic among tho holders and a break down in values. If, on the other hand, tho early trade should bccomo as important as many anticipate, there must be a speculative movement and a further advance in quotations. Manufacturers are pushing their productions as rapidly as the scvore weather will allow, and there should be no scarcity of fabrics.

The same 'paper says of foreign dry goods: The market has been dull for most descriptions of foreign fabrics. Fine cloths and cassimeres and linen goods suited to tho clothing trade, have been in fair request at satisfactory prices.— Tho season ftf fancy dross goods is not sufficiently advanced for a general activity, and there is bu't little movement in this class of production.

The President Declines Recognizing the State or Colorado. WASHINGTON, Jan. 12.—The following is the message sent to the Senate and House of Representatives, to-day, and referred to tho Committee on Territories:

I transmit herewith a communication addressed to me by Messrs. John Evans and J. B. Chaffee as United States Senators from the State of Colorado, together with tho accompanying documents. Under authority of the act of Congress approved on the 21st day of March, 1864, the people of Colorado, through a Convention, had formed a Constitution making provision for a State Government, which, when submitted to the qualified voters of tho Territory, was rejected. In tho summer of 1865 a second convention was held of the several political parties in the Territory, which assembled at Denver on the 8th day of August. On the 12th of that month this convention adopted a Stato Constitution, which was submitted to the peoplo on the 5th 0# September, 1865, and ratified by a majority of one hundred and fifty-five of tho qualified voters.

Tho proceedings in the sccond instance having differod in time and mode from thoso specified in the act of March 21, 1865, I have declined to issue tho proclamation for which provision is made in the fifth section of the law, and therefore submit the question for consultation and further action of Congress.

ANDREW JOHNSON.

Washington, D. C., Jan. 12, I860.

Telegraph STews.

REMONSTRANCE AGAINST FREE TRADE. New York, Jan. 15.—Tho Commercial's Washington special say a that the American Homo League, organized in favor cf protection, has presented a remonstrance to both Houses of Congress against the petition of tho l4rec Trade League.

Messrs. Gait, Ilawcy and Ilowland, of Canada, Smith, of New Brunswick, and Henry, of Nova Scotia, have arrived hero as a delegation to negotiate for a renewal of tho'reciprocity treaty.

THE FOREIGN LOAN.

Washington, Jan. 15.—The Commercial's special says a strong pressure from your city has been brought to bear against tho foreign loan authorized by Mr. Morrill's nc\y-bill. It is objected that it wilUtfnd t.o increase the financial importance at the expense of New York, and cause a depreciation of gold that will render future conversion of loans impracticable.

SUB-COMMITTEES TO BE APPOINTED.

Washington, Jan. 15.—It is believed tho Committee on Reconstruction contemplate four sub-committees out of their number, and to divide tho South into four traveling districts for the committees to visit, examine and report on the affairs of each, to Congross. .TAUREZ IN GOOD SPIRITS.

San Francisco, Jan. 15.—The Mexican Consul here has received official communication from Jaurez, dated Chihuahua, Dec. 1st. Juarez appears to bo in tho best spirits, and says all efforts by the Imperialists to capture the Executive of the Republic will prove fruitless. In due time, he says, the government will be transferred to another place.

LOSSES BY ICE AT ST. LOUIS. St. Louis, Jan. 15.—Tho estimated loss of steamers, ferry-boats, wharfboats, canal boats, &c., in this harbor, since the first movement of ice, is $800,000, with an insurance probably of about half that amount. The ice is still running but navigation is open with ports of the South.

Plan for a Regular Army. An elaborate plan for the organization of the regular army, drafted by Brigadier General Jas. S.' Brisbin, has been placed in tho hands of members of Congress. It is for an army of 160,000 men, makes regimonts ten companies strong, drops two Majors in cavalry, and gives two Second Lieutenants to a company increases the grades of tho army, and provides for the appointment of ono General in Chief, three Generals, sixteen Major Gonerals, thirty-two Brigadier Gonerals also for a Field Staff and a Department Staff. One-half of the promotions are to be mado according to seniority, and the other half according to merit, to be determined by Boards of Examiners.1',It requires an officcr to serve two years in the lino beforo entering the staff of the army, and makes AVost Point a staff school. Any one who can pass the necessary examination may enter tho army as Second Lieutenant. The plan exempts officers' salaries from taxation, and allows officers to bo retired after twonty-five years service, and giving them tho right to hold civil office whilo in retirement. It incorporates tho old rogular army as apart of the new army, and prescribes rulos for uniform, leaves of absence, furloughs and courts martial. A bill of twenty-two sections has been prepared comprising the plan proposed, and an elaborate document in pamphlet form accompanies it.

A nlan named George Denver,

who has been omployed for the past two years on the lake tunnels, has become insane. A Chicago jury has returned such verdict, and that he had bccomo so- by inhaling noxious gasses under cxcitcmout, and by want of Bleep.

Rreakin? on the Wheel. Ilore is a short, clear description of the barbarous execution of a criminal by "breaking on the wheel," from a tour in France made in 1773, by an English Admiral, Sir Geo. Collier: $

I saw four men broke on the wheel for murder, in tho Faubourg St. Antoine. A scaffold was erected about ten feet high, with a wheel, something like afore coach wheel, at each corner, but without railing round. The unhappy wretches were expecte'd at four o'clock, and an amazing concourse of peoplo was assembled to see tho execution but it was seven before they appeared. They were on foot, and walked very slowly, surrounded by tho guet with muskets and fixed bayonets the executioner and his valet attended them. Ho was dressed in a bag sword and laced hat, and was the first ono who mounted tho scaffold, taking off his hat and sword and laying them on ono side. One of the criminals followed, accompanied by a friar, who kneeled, prayed with, and confessed him.—* The executioner's man then asconded the ladder, bringing with him something like a stick wrapped up in green cloth. The poor wretch being confessed, the friar retired and the two executioners began stripping him of all his clothes but his drawers after which, they assisted in placing him on two pieces of wood, like bt. Andrew cross, which lay horizontally on tho scaffold, and to which they fastened him. The executioner now* drew out of the green case, a flat, thin iron bar, seemingly about an inch broad, and a yard and a half long. On his being fastened, the friar again came up and kneeled down at his head for about two miru1'13- after which he descended tlie scaffold. Ibe dreadful moment now approached. It was for one's feelings not to be tremblingly alive

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the multitude was af­

fected, and waited the event with a wo and silent attention. The executioner advanced and gave two quick strokes of the bar upon his left arm abovo and below the elbow, Alio same on hni left thigh and leg, and finished witli his right arm. Tlie coup de grace was soon after given, which consisted of three hard blows with the bar upon the stomach, which immediately dispatched him till then, his groana and yells were horrible.

Government Discharging all Employes of Rebel Proclivities. FORTRESS MONROE, January 16.—Orders were received yesterday from tho Quartermaster's Department to discharge all employes in the various Government departments in this district who havo in any way boen connected with the rebel service. In accordance with the instructions, the commanding General immediately dismissed all such, about twcnty-llvo in number, giving them short notico to leave tho placc. Tho agent of the National Express Company was also sent away for tho abovo reason. Th'13 order was undoubtedly caused by the rumor that an organization was being formod to., rescue Jeff. Davis. Armed picket routes are on duty" constantly to examine all vessels arriving in this harbor.

A Word for Newspapers. Wc clip the following, says the New York Tribune, from an exchange. It is true, every word pf it and we commend it to every man who has an interest in the locality whero he resides: "Nothing is more common than to hear people talk of what they pay newspapers for advertising, &c., as so much given in charity. Newspapers, by enhancing the value of property in their neighborhood, and giving tho localities in which they arc published a roputation abroad, benefit all such, particularly if they are merchants or real estate owners, thrice the amount yoarly of the meagre sum they pay for their support. Besides every public spirited citizen has a laudable pride in having a paper of which he is not ashamed, oven though he should pick it up in New York or Washington."

A good looking, thriving sheet hclp3 to sell property, gives character to tho locality, and in all respocts is a desirable public convenience. If from any cause, the matter in tho local or editorial columns should not be quite up to your standard, do not cast it asido and pronounce it of no account until you are satisfied that there has boen no more labor bestowed upon it than is paid for. If you want a good reliable sheet it must be supported. And it must not be supported in a spirit of charity cither, but becauso you feel a necessity to support it. The local press is "the power that moves the peoplo." —New York Tribune.

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Sale of Ashland.

The homestead of Honry Clay was sold on the 12th inst., to the .Regent of tho Kentucky University for tho sum of $90,000. It consists of threo hundred and twenty-fivo acres, and will bo transformed into the Agricultural College of the State. Mrs. J. B. Clay gives immediate possession.— The estate thus becomes public property, to bo dedicated to a noblo purpose.

fig?"Joseph Fry of Troy, Perry, Co., waa killed one day last week by being struck on tho head by the hahdlo of a windlass which slipped from his hands.