Crawfordsville Weekly Journal, Crawfordsville, Montgomery County, 7 January 1869 — Page 6
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Bccchcron Judicial Corruption. '^The' RfeV. H. Wstd Beecher, in a
recent sermon on "Corruption" in the States, after having dealt with "political corruption," went as follows "I would that it stopped even here but corruption has gone still higher., The last refuge of justice is in our Courts and yet, so corrupt are our Courts become that the name of Judge stinks! There is nothing that excites my indignation more. There is no treachery so base. There is nothing that I forgive myself for so unwillingly as for meeting a corrupt Judge and not frowning upon him yes, and striking him Not but that they are the subjects of mercy but if there was only some man holding the relation of parent, that could take some of there sturtty Judges and renew the scenes of their youth, I should heartily rejoice. They plunder, and are known to plunder. They make decisions, and hold them up for sale. They make auctions of justice, and among the seekers of justice they bid for bribers. And what then They are elected again to the Supreme Bench, or to the Circuit Courts. They are elected because they are corrupt. There area few men that mutter and say, 'Too bad! Too bad!" But that is the whole of it. And our courts are growing more and more corrupt, and our Judges more and more infamous. "When, two years ago, I made some such attack as this, I was written to with indignation by a very young man, the son of a very old Judge, on account of it. I was glad of that. I wish that some Judge's son would write me a letter to-morrow. It would be a sign of some conscience left, or some faint reminiscence oi honor. •.:••••' But it will not be so. They are just like putty and if you dent them the dent stays! It will produce no effect upon them. And not because I am worthy of notice—I am worty of notice for my words will go into the newspapers and will be read and it will be known that these Judges are corrupt, and they will be made conspicuous as being leagued together. And if there are any honest men among them, they have the opportunity of coming out and clearing their skirts, that they may not divide the responsibility with their infamous companions but they will not do it. They may murmur at me they may revile me. It does not hurt ine at all. But these words will stick upon them, and will be blown abroad, and it will be known by men that Judges are proverbially corrupt."
May Christians Dance?
On Sunday morning Ilemy Ward Beecher preached an elaborate serin New York, the topic of which was the old question—"May Christians dance?" A report of his remarks informs us that the speaker did not object specially to balls and terpsichorean displays, but to the dance as practiced by family circles, in private parlors, to the lascivious music of the piano. On the hypothesis that •'if it is wrong in public assemblies," the preacher fearlessly asserted that dancing was wrong everywhere Many }Toungladies have asked, "What more harm in dancing than in skip ping a rope or playing croquet V' The reverned gentleman disposed of this simple but pertinent question with the profound remark that "things which are innocent in themselves mav become^ wicked by association and surroundings." B\^ way of making the application of this truism more apparent the preacher said "Horseback riding is healthy exercise, but horse racing is sinful. Then again, writing is a very necessaiy accomplisement,. but forgery is a crime. The Bible does not sanction the lascivious "round dances" now so popular with young people. The Scriptures speak of David dancing before the ark, and the daughters of Isreal dancing by themselves, but in no. place do we read of men and woman dancing together. It is highly immoral for the sexes to mix together in this diversion, and dancing would sooii go out of fashion if this dangerous practice were prohibited. Having at length arrived at the conclusion that dancing was unwholesome to the mind, the pastor discussed its effects upon the body, and decided it was demoralizing in every way and altogether inconsistent with the practice of Christianity.
Bosh! Bosh! Bosh! When will reverend gentlemen arrive at the true solution of
and realize that the people whom they address are far better qualified to deside them, than all the clergy in existence. "May Christians tlance is a question for Christians to decide for themselves. If they
it won't hurt them,, provided they dance well, and enjoy it.
The open existence of Free Masonry is permitted at last in Austria.
BLACkSMITHINO.
BlacksmitMng in all Branches
undersigned would respectfully inform the public that they are currying on tli* above business in all its various branches. From, along and practical experience in the business,/t.hey feel confident in assuring the public that their work and prices will giro entire satisfaction. They are well prepared to iron wagons, buggioi, »fcc., and shoe horses in the most deeirablfc and approved style, and on short notice.
Repairing of all kinds done with despatch, Particular attention given to •ending and sharpening plows.
They ask the public to give them a trial, as they feel confident of giving satisfaction. t3T Shop on Green street, between Pike •ikl-Soutb streets. afrftS GEO. IIIGIITOWIWl ,fc FIRM.
TOBACCO ANTIDOTE.
Dr. Burton's Tobacco Antidote.
WARRANTED
Tobacco. It is entirely vegetable and harmless. It purifies and enriches the blood, invigorates the system, possesses great nourishing and strengtheningpower, is an excellent appetizer, enables the stomach to digest the heartiest food, makes aleep refreshing, and establishes robust health. Smokers and Chewers for sixty years cured. Price fifty cents, post free. A treatise on the injurious effects of Tobacco, with lists of references, testimonials. Ac., sent fre«. Agents wanted. Address Dr. T. R. ABBOTT, Jersey City, N.J. Sold by all druggists. dec3wl2
WANTED.
Wanted—Agents.
TO $200 per month, everywhere, to I *.) introduce the Genuine Improved COMMON SENSE FAMILY SEWING MACHINE. This machine will stitch, hem. fell, tuck, quilt, cord, bind, braid and embroider in a most superior manner. Price only $18. Ful'y warranted for five years. We" will pay $1,000 for any Machine that will sew a stronger, more beautiful, or more elastic seam than ours. It makes the Elaa tic Lock Stitch. Every second stitch can be cut, and still the cloth cannot be pulled apart without tearing it. We pay agents from $75 to $'200 per month and expenses, or a commission from which twice that amount can be made. Address, SECOMB & CO., Pittsburg, Pa., or Boston, Mass.
CAUTION.—Do not be imposed upon by other parties pi liming off worthless cast-irou machines, under the same name or otherwise. Ours is the only genuine and really practical cheap machine manufactured. derl0w4 1,000 Cords Wood Wanted.
HICKORY,
on hand a large and varied stock, fresh from first hands, of MILLINERY GOODS, All of the latest and most elegant styles, which she purchased since the recent heavy decline in prices, and can sell lower than any other establishment in the city. She respectfully invites the ladies of Cniwfordsvflle and vicinity to call and examine her stock before purchasing elsewhere, as she feels confident she can suit in styles and prices. Silk and Velvet Work receives her special attention. Bleaching and Pressing done on short noticc.
JQTRooms on Washington st., one door south of McClure, Fry & Co.'s Store. dec 10
MILLINERY AND PRESS-MAKINC
MILLINERY GOODS
WHOLESALE & RETAIL
ass ri omen?.
HAVE the pleasure to inform the Ladie« of Cravvfordsville and Montyjomery counties that MISS WISE has jwst returaedfrom Philadelphia with a very largo stock of
MILLOEB1 CiOODI.
Consisting
Ribbons, Bonnet Silks and Velvets, Velvet Hats, Plush Hats, die. JAn extensive and ohoioe selection of French Flowers, Ostrich Pl'imes, and
Fancy Feath^"
Having secured the services of
'Hadame Davis,
of Indianapolis, a first-class DRESS and CLOAK MAKER. I have added Dress and Cloak Making to my Millinery Department.
Trusting the, Ladies will favor us with a call and satisfy themselves with th« beautiful Goods and Patterns now o* exhibition at the Wasson Corner.
W. N. WASSON.
WAGONS.
JS^jSKleiT&celebratedon
CRAWFOEDSVILLE JOURNAL: JANUARY 7,1869.
WATCHMAKER.
P. FITZPATRICK,
WATCHMAKER,
At Binford's Drug Store,
Washington St., Crawfordnville, Ind.
HASconstantly
to remove all desire for
on band a well selected
FINE WATCHES,
CLOCKS,
Jewelry and Spectacles.
rs-All Watch work, and other Repairs, warranted to give satisfaction. declTyl
FOR THE HAIR.
PREMIUM O*
VOFFIRSTAWABDBDMEDAL
A SiLVER WA* TO
BARRETT'S HAIR RESTORATIVE
^7 By the N. H. 8«te Agrlooltur.l Society, at It. Yalf holdtt In Nuhua, Sept. 10,IMS.
B-A.ItK.IHJ'rT'S
Vegetable Hair Restorative
becoming tho most popular article for Keitor\n» and B.autlfvlnn the H»ir, throughout the Kait, Weit, North and South. 1M superior
..
public, must lug ore it. oomplete .mcotsa. It will shortly appear In the European Journal..
quality and adaptation to trie want, of the
p?:
J. R. BARRETT &. CO.
mro^
LORD & SMITH,
CHICAGO,
lener&l Agents for the IVorthwaatern StetM. For sale by
jr.
JE.
Beech and Sugar, 4 feet long,
delivered on the line of the I., C. & D. Railroad, at $1.75 per cord. Wood to be piled in ricks of not less than ten cords and not nearer than twenty-five feet to the track, delivered on the side of the cuts. Estimates of the wood to be made monthlv for payment, J. B. ALEXANDER. Eng'r,
Office Commercial Row.
Crawfordsville. Dec. S, 18CS. vr4
I IN E
Mrs. M. WILLIAMS HAS
BMJYFOMtn
the Last (J
fiT BRO.,
CRAWFORDSVILLE, INDIANA. ie4yl
HAIR RESTORER.
HAIR DRESSING
JVew^yk inoneBoltlt
BY ITS UBS
(jray or Faded llnir is quietly restored to its youthful color and beaaty, and with the first application a beautiful gloss and delightful fragrance ia given to the llair. It will cause Hair to grow on Bald Spot* It will promote lixuriant growth. FALLING HAIR is immediately eheckef
Far Sal* kr •II Ora||l»ta. DKPOT removed from Grtwwieli St. to 35 Barclay St. & 40 Park flae«
PKtfCONEMtyiR.
jv23yl
NEW GROCERY STORE.
G. W. ROBINSON A CO.
established themselves in the Grocery business, 011 Main street, two doors west of the corncr book store, where they intend to keep a general supply of
I' GROCERIES,
such as
Coffee, Sugar,
CO. have hand and
for sale the Studcbaker Watrons. aprSKJ
NEVER
do up a package of Goods
without placing within it an advertisement of vour business. Call andfcee-the \*ay
If
we
do Printing, at the JOITRNM- JOB OTTTCm
Rice, Tea, .' Spiesj
Jttolasses,
Wooden Ware of all Kinds
A full stock of
Sugar Buckets,
And everything connected with the busineai, of the very best quality.
Country Produce taken in exchange lor ,' Groceries.
They invite the public to call and examine theirstoek. »pr28
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BUILDING MATERIAL.
CARD
To Bnilders and Others. THE
undersigned takes this method to call the attention of persons building and repairing houses, and the public generally, to his
LARGE & COMPLETE STOCK
BUILDING MATERIAL, &C.,
Consisting in part of
PIN*: AND POPLAR
SHI^-QLES,
pine *.
XJ .A. lEI,
DELPHI
I E
LOUISVILLE'
E E
DOUBLE-CALCINED
A S I E I
PLASTERING.
HE -A. I
~Sj
PITTSBURG
Succcst
AND
CLAY COUNTY
COAL,
KANAWHA, SAGINAW AND BAY CITY
SALT, ...
All of which articles can be had it
THE LOWEST CASH RATES.
OFFICE AND YAJID:
On Washington Street,
South of Court House,
CRAWFORDSVILLE, IXD.
J.V.KEEEAN
jelSyl PROPRIETOR.
INSURANCE.
INDEPENDENT OP COMBINATIONS.
THE LARGEST FIRE AND MARINE INSURANCE CO. IN THE WEST!
E
Republic Insnrance €0. ISUnion
a Western Stock Company, upon the or Co-operative plan, with Stock distributed over the entire West.
Subscribed Capital,
$3 000,000.
Proposed Capital,
$5 000,000.
CENTRAL OFFICE:—CHICAGO, With branches in the principal cities and towns in the West.
OFFICKRS:
J. V. Fnrwell, President.
H. AV. Phillips, Vice President. W. F. Coolbaugh, Treasurer. J. R. Payson, Secretary.
$ 2 1 5 0 0 O O
Stock taken at Cravvfordsville,
By the principal Business Men, and Branch established for the transaction of business at reasonable rates, IMDKPJSNDENT of the Underwriters' Board.
STOCK HOLPEltS
And Advisory Board of Management at Crawfordsville: Aloxaiider Thomson, Jud^c Cowan, J. Pax Campbell, David Harter, .Tames W. Lynn, .las. Graham & Bro.,
Dr. J.S. McClelland.
Dr. W. L. May. L. A. Foote. Thomas & Thomas} Richard Epperson, James W. Binford, William 11. Fry, Geo. A. Huff,
(ien.M. D. Mafcon, E. J. Binford Bro., P. It. Simpson, James E. Dunn, Henry Campbell,
And others.
THOMAS & THOMAS,
iiovom3 Agents, Crawfordsville Branch.
SHOEMAKER.
BOOT & SHOEMAKING.
W. H. "Vanslyke
established himself in the above business in the Graham building one door west of Wilhitc's Tailor Shop, on Slam street, and deals only in
CUSTOM MADE WORK
He manufactures Boots on the. patent Plumer last, which enables him to give a neat and easy fit. He is prepared to do custom work, either sewed or pegged, on short notice. Repairing done with neatness and despatch. He solicits a sl»re of the publie custom.
DMCS, MEDICINES. AC.
BEAD' THIS.
T. W. FRY A CO.,
ELAVBJUqT OPBWIDA
Fine Assortment of Drugs,
A I S S
CHEMICALS
AND OILS.
DYESTUFFS
TOILET AND
FJlJrcr ARTICLES,
A LARGB ASSORTMENT OF
Cigars and Tobacco
OF TI1K FIJIET QIIA1.ITT.
All of which we will sell at the very lowq»t market price. Call and see us, on Green street, two doors above I. W. Lynn & Son.
June 21. 1866 'T. W. FRY & CO.
j.eiNroiji
W in O W r,£FflMCV
'-,AV/rOCf-r",
MOFFETT & BOOE,
DRUGGISTS-
No. 4, Empire Block,
Crawfordsville, Indiana,
Dealers in all kinds of
DRUGS and MEDICINES,
Paints, Oils, Dye-Stuffs, Per
fumery, Fancy Articles,
PJlJRE WINES AND BRANDIE For medical purposes. Lamps, Glassware, Paper, Pens,
Ink, Pencils, Ac.
PRESCR1PTI03STS
Carifully compounded and promptly attended to.
To the Public.'
Thankful for past favors from a generous" public, we hope by a strict attention to the wants of our customers, and a just and liberal dealing, to continue to receive a large share of their patronage, and we will endeavor to make it to their interest to continue their trade with us. ..Give us a call and see for yourselves. nol2
PAINTING.
T. H. WINTON,
HOUSXV SIGN, AKD
ORNAMENTAL PAINTER,
retain his sincere thanks to a
generous public for past favors. Hoping by strict attention to business and reasonable prices to share a continuance publie favor. As a Glaeier, Giloe% Pape Hanger, Engraver on Wood, bcfaiMpa to tire best workme* in the State.
Shop over B. .J. V«twes Dry Goods Store Green stoeet apjflS