Crawfordsville Weekly Journal, Crawfordsville, Montgomery County, 28 January 1869 — Page 2

Prom the Liverpool Mercury.

BTow 51 p. Bright Became a Minister.

The public have been informed b} Mr. Bright himself that it was with reluctance he accepted oillce, and that at last he consented only in consequence of the great pressure brought to bear upon him. A few particulars concerning the chaiactei of this .."pressure'^ and the mode of its appli'caticm have come to our knowledge, •which the public will be interested to learn. When Mr. Gladstone received Her Majesty's commands to form a Ministry—conveyed, we may say, in the most gracious terms and in the most cordial manner—one of those with whom the right honorable gen tlemau lirst communicated was Mr. Bright, requesting that he would take office in the new Government. Mr. Bright, who was not in Loudon at the time, returned an answer in which he acknolcdged the compliment paid him by Mr. Gladstone, but positively declined to become a member of the new Ministry. It was subsequently arranged that a personal conterence should take place, and Mr. Bright proceeded to London for that purpose. At the interview the tender of office was again made and again declined. Mr. Bright, does not belongto the class of men who, like coy maidens, refuse consent in order that they maj' be pressed to yield. He had evidently made up his mind not to act in an official capacity, and was not to be moved from his purpose by any ordinary pressure. A discussion commenced—Mr. Bright stating his reasons for not accepting office, and Mr. Gladstone combatting these objections, and advancing arguments in support of the view that it was the duty of the member for Birmingham to take an active part in the government of the country. As the discussion proceeded it gradually lost its conversational tone, and assumed the character of a formal debate, in which the two greatest orators of the day were the friendly disputants. Warming with the subject, each strove to give force to his views b}r bringing into play all those charms of diction, of elocution, and of gesture with which both are abundantly gifted and we can readily belive the statement of the few who were privileged to witness this remarkable intellectual encounter, that it surpassed even the finest oratorioal displays recently witnessed in the House of Parliament. Mr. Bright urged among other things, we understand, that he had an objection to the receipt of public1 money that he had served the country hitherto without reward, and would prefer to continue to do so that the acceptance of office might possibly place him in an uncomfortable and restrained position and that he believed he could render more efficient aid to Mr. Gladstone's Government as an independent supporter than as a member of the Cabinet. To these objections Mr. Gladstone replied by a masterly review of Mr. Bright's career, pointing out that many of the principles which he had espoused, had come to be recognized as the true and legitimate policy of Government. The opportunity, Mr. Gladstone further contended, was now afforded Mr. bright to give effect to his views as a member of the Government, and with all the force of his eloquence the Premier urged that it was the duty of Mr. Bright not to shrink from a responsibility which the acceptance of office would cast upon him. The discussion lasted from 8 o'clock in the evening until 2 o'clock in the morning, and at last Mr. Bright yielded—chiefly influenced by the strength of the arguments advanced by Mr. Gladstone, but also swayed, it may be imagined, by that powerful personal charm which the new Premier exercises over all with "whom he is brought in contact. Such is the story of the mode in which Mr. Brignt became a Minister, and it is! probably without paralel in the history of forming Cabinets.

Reflections by an Old BaeticSor. Domestic love may be very swept, but when I look at my brother's faiftily it strikes me that it is also very dear.

The complexion of a girl of the period differs from a railway season •ticket—the one is, and the other is not, transferable.

I love to see little children eating unaccustomed delicacies, and mv licart rejoices as I think of the Nemesis of the family doctor awaiting them.

Friend Mallaby, I am pleased that thee has g&t such a fine organ in thy church." "But," said the clergyman, "I thought you were strongly opposed to having an organ in a churcli?" "So I am," said Friend Obadiah, "but then, if thee will worship the Lord with machinery, I would like thee_ to have a first-rate instrument."

HARDWARE, &C.

ni.

Hard Times Come Again

,ir *'«•. No More, for

Is selling as much Hard

ware now for $1 a Green

back as could liaye been

bought for a Gold Dollar

when Wheat sold at 75c

and Corn for 20c per foil.

CHEER UP!,

ORE GO'S MAMMOTH

Is tilled from cellar to garret witli

N E W O O S

ij ):p

Everybody goes to Gregg's

To get good Bargains and go Goods at

THE MAMMOTH.

Coil Chains, Log Chains,

Trace Chains, ITalter Chains, Dog Chains, Jack Chains, very cheap at

GREGG'S MAMMOTH!

For Everything, Any tiling

and All Things

Kept in a first-class Hardware Store,

O O E S

And you will "go away rejoicing" with good Goods'at Good Bargains.

Sam is All Alive!

Gregg's Mammoth is still

Headquarters for Hard

ware!

The very beit

CHOPPING AXES,

"Very cheap, at

GREGG'S MAMMOTH!

Ufl Mill Saws, X-cut Saws, Rip Saws, *0^- Panel Saws, AVood Saws, Hand Saws, Tenon Sawj, Back Saws.

Keyhole Saws—the largest stock ever exhibited in Crawfordsville, rjl alfof which will be sold at a small advance on manufacturers' prices, at

GREGG'S MAMMOTH!

Iron, Steel, Horse Shoes,

Horse Shoes, Nail Rods, Steel Calks, &e., below all competition at

GREGG'S MAMMOTH!

II YOU WANT

The very best

O E S I E

Made, just step into

E S

Knives, Forks, Spoons,

Carvers, Scissors and Shears, at greatly reduced prices, at

E S

HARD WARE

S O E

NO. 2, EMPIRE BLOCK,

CrawfordsviHe. Indiana.

dec.2+

CRAWTORDSVILLE JOURNAL: JANUARY, 28,1869*

DRY-COOPS.

McCLURE,

i. Ac CO.

-HAVE THE-,.

BEST ASSORTED

—STOCK OF-

DRY GOODS

I E S A E

AND ARE DETERMINED TO

SELL THEM CHEAPER

—THAN-

MY OTHER HOUSE

—IN—

Crawfordsville!

I.L WHO WANT TO BUT

GOODS FOR CASH

—CAN—

Make Money

—BY-

BUYISTO OF THEM!

McCLURE. FRY & CO.

my23'66 CnoS 66.)

THEHonorPrize,

8EWINC MACHINES.

THE HOWE

MACHINE COMPANY'S

Sewing machines frtf? FOR Families & Manufacturer*.

Great the Cross of the Legion of and Gold Medal, awarded to American Sewing Machines at the Pans Exposition of 1867, over EIGHTY-TWO COMPETITORS, as per Imperial Decree, published in the Moniteur Universel

(Official

The demand for this Jfcwr and Improved Machine Is unprecedented in the history of Sewing Machines.

In all the principal towns where Agencies are not already established, we desire energetic and responsible parties as Agents. Many nlaces are of sufficient importance to warrant persons in making it their exclusive business.

Send for circular and samples. OLIN & FOLTZ, General Agents for Central Indiana, 12 North Pennsylvania st. Indianapolis. declOmG

#25. £25

THE

AMERICAN SHUTTLE

SEWINO MACHIXK.

Is retailed at a price within the reach of

all. This Machine uses a straight needle,

makes the LOCK STITCH (alike on both

sides), has a self-adjusting tension, and can

do every variety of sewing. It will hem,

fell, bind, cord, braid, seam, quilt, tuck,

ruffle and gather will work equally well on

silk, linen or cotton goods, with silk, linen,

linen, or cotton thread.

THE AMERICAN

SHUTTLE SEWING MACHINE

—IS—

Warranted for Five Years!

Our Agents will be supplied with dupli

cate parts of the Machine, in case of an acci

dent. It makes precisely the same stitch

made by the Singer, Wheeler & Wilson,

Howe, and Florence Machines. It has the

•Under-feed, like the best of high priced ma

chines, and is the only low-priced Shuttle

Machine in the market that has this feed.

We are enabled to sell a No. 1 SHUTTLE

MAC IN'E at a very low price, on account

of its .Simplicity, and consequent low cost of

Manufacturing, in comparison with Com

plicated Machines.

AGENTS'

We wish to arrange with Agents, male or

female, to represent the American Shuttle

Sewing M.achine, in"each State. County, and

Town in the United States and Ontario.

sion, address

G. V. N. MBBEWS.

General Agent, Detroit, Mich.

N. B.—For the benefit of our Ageifts we

have arranged with parties who have Goods

suitable fcr Sewing Machine Agents to sell.

"We will send Books of Samples and full

pajjfcieulai's on *«eipt of o«ie tied stamp.

Addwes G. N. B. ANDfiSLWS, Geiiewl

Agertt, Detroit Mifrl). o«t2"—lv

Journal of the

French Empire), Tuesday, 2d July, 1867. The Lock-Stitch invented by Mr. Howe, and made on this'Machine, is the most popular and durable, is alike on both sides, and will neither RIP NOR RAVEL, and all Sewing Machines are subject to the principle invented by him.

A Machine was needed possessing SIMPLICITY and DURABILITY, and adapted to a great range of work one easily understood and comprehended by all. To produce such a Machine has been the study of EliasHowe Jr., who gave to the world the First Sewing Machine, more than twenty years ago and now we offer his last production, a machine embracing all essential qualities, and pronounced the Best Machine in the "World.

Persons from a distance can order a Machine with perfect confidence of being able to operate it in a few hours successfully, by the aid of the printed instructions that accompany each Machine. Drafts or current funds must accompany the order. Machines may be ordered by Express, also to collect on delivery, if the purchaser prefers. We advise shipping by express, as the most convenient and expeditious way.

-GROCERIES.

BECK & JOHNSON,

[SUCCESSORS TO J. w. I.YNX

SOX.]

Arc selling. .. A 1.

Groceries and Provisions

On Green Street.

ASTONISHINGLY LOW PRICES.

IEY especia amine their

HEY especially invite consumers to exami

COFFEES, TEAS, TOBACCOS, and

FINE CIGARS,

Which cannot be excelled in the city. The highest market price paid at all tinv for PRODUCE.

DROP IN!

dec!0m3 BECK & JOHNSON.

BUTCHERS.

F. B. GUTHRIE & BRO.

—DEALERS IN—

Fresh Meats of all Kinds,

!N"o. 10 Grreen St.,

ANNOUNCE

to the public that ther arc

now prepared to furnish Meats by the Quantity, —either by the SIDE or QUARTER—as lowas can be obtained anywhere, from farmers or anybody else, and

DELIVER IT

To any part of the city, with out extra charge ThcV have made special arrangements for KILLING HOGS, to an extent of 500 per dav, if required.

They pay the highest prices for Beef Cattle, Ilogs, Sheep, Hides and Peltries. Thev .are prepared to STEAM Fat Hogs that have died, and want the farmers to bring them along in any quantity no danger of their bringing too many. nol9 F. B. GUTHRIE & BItO.

MERCHANT TAILOR.

Wlto wants War go where there is Peace."

JOHN MAAS,

MERCHANT TAILOR/

6 Commercial^Row, Green St.

HAYINGoffering

just returned from the East,

and is the best inducements of anv house in the citv.

IIIS PRICES ARE THE LOWEST

HIS PRICES ARE THE LOWES1

HIS PRICES ARE THE LOWEST

Dry Groods.

Dry Goods.

Diy Goods,

O I N

O II I TV

Boots, Shoes, Hats & Caps,

Extra^indiiceincnts to experienced agents SllOCS, HatS & CapS,

For full particulars, as to Salary or Commis-

FURJYISH1J%*G GOODS,

FIIK.YISHI.VG GOOnS,

FUKJVl&MMIWG GOODS,

&C., AC., &c.

He also begs respectfully to inform al those who desire good-iitting and reliable:, CLOTHING made to order to will and examine my new Fail and intea' stock, JUST IN. I defy competition STYLE, PHICES and W011KMANHIIIP. oc-2-2 -JOHN MAAS.