Crawfordsville Weekly Journal, Crawfordsville, Montgomery County, 18 March 1869 — Page 4

THE JOURNAL.

tT H. B. McCAIN and J. T. TALBOT, Editors.

Crawfordsville, Intl., March IS.

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KIMK IN IXIMAXA.

It in no I uncommon lor correspondents. writing from the South, or even for residents of that section, to speak of the condition of affairs which prevails there as a "reign of terror." Especially has this been the case in Arkansas and Texas, while the prevalent belief of the insecurity of life throughout the South has been such as to effect a material barrier against Northern emigration.

In the facc of the well established evidence of the truth of these reports, it is not very flattering for us to have our own State put ahead of them all in the list of crimes. And yet thus has Indiana been classed. The Philadelphia Ledger, in speaking of this subject, uses the following language:

Twenty-one murders in ten days in a State with a population of a million and a half is asserted to be something frightful, and the condition of affairs exceeds that of any of the Southern States—even Texas Itself. In ten of these cases only were the murderers arrested in fire others they were known to the authorities, but escaped, and in six cases the assassins are not known.

We have not the statistics of crime in either Texas or Indiana, but wc are confident that, in our own case, the picture is not overdrawn. It will be observed too that it is not the mere number of crimes that is the •subject of comment, but also the number of persons who escape punishment. Within the past three jears, in Montgomery county, three men bavc been murdered, and in not one «ase has the murderer received the punishment provided by law. The results have been the same, in greater or less degree, throughout the State. Indeed, the executions of murderers «nd the imprisonment of men guilty of the grossest of the catalogue of crimes have been so few, within the past six years, that it has come to be a matter of little concern to the criminal whether he be caught in the act or not. Following tlose upon this indifference of criminals is a dangerous indifference on the part of lawabiding citizens. Indeed this carelessness in reference to the fate of human life or reputation is the mostj dangerous aspect presented in the whole history of the crimes and defrauded justice for which Indiana is thus made so conspicuous. It is an indication of a state of morals truly lamentable.

Such a condition of affairs calls for a reform of some kind, and such a reform can be brought about only by the summary punishment of crime, whether committed iky the rich or the poor, by persons standing high or, low in society. There is a dignity about wholesome laws, well executed, which cannot fail of securing the respect and obedience of subjects. And it is to our Courts of Justice that we have looked in vain, for the past six years, for a maint&inance of that, dignity.

THE INEVITABLE.

The Boone County Pioneer is one4 of the few Democratic journals of the State, that arc ready to accept the "inevitable." We clip the following:

The action of the Democratic members of the Lgislatnre in resigning rather than meet the question of the negro suffrage amendment to the Constitution, we believe to be unwise.

The wiser and better course

would have been to let the majority ratify Ihc amendment' and get it out of the way. "We believe that negro suffrage is inevitable, and the sooner it is disposed of the better.

Here is a fact which Democrats and Republicans may as well prepare themselves for first as last. Negro suffrage is inevitable' because it is supported by a great moral revolution of ideas. Indiana cannot defeat it if Democratic members of the Legislature resign "seventy tines seven times

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WOUJLI» TMJS AMENDMENT HAVE ItBliHr BATIFIflDr

It is a question of litte doubt that the proposed Fifteenth Amendment to the Constitution would not have been ratified by the late Indiana Legislature, even had the Democratic portion, like men, remained and facedthe music. We know whereof wc speak, when we say that in the Republican caucus held on Tuesday evening to consider the Amendment, each member was required to stale how lie would vote. I11 the House all the membere voted for it, with the exception of one. In the Senate only twenty-four voted for it, Live voting against it, and not only voted but spoke against it in strong terms, and as it required twenty-six votes in the Senate, it. can be seen that it would have failod. This is proof only that their fears were groundless, and like the wicked, they fled when no man, not even a "nigger," was pursuing.

rili BE€ON8TRl'€T£D CABINET.

President Grant's Cabinet has undergone considerable change since it was first made—in other words it has been reconstructed. Mr. Washburne has resigned and Hon. Hamil ton Fish, of New York, has been chosen in his stead as Secretary of State. Mr. Stewart has also resigned as Secretary of the Treasury, and Hon. G. S. Boutwell, of Massachusetts, takes his place. Gen. Schofield goes out of the War Department and Gen. Rawlins goes iu. Altogether the selections have not been such as politicians would have made, but such as would be expected from President Grant. He evidently means business, and all the people say, Amen.

UKHT. LOHOBTREET.

President Grant has nominated exConfederate General Longstrcet(one of Lee's prominent officers through the war) as Surveyor of the port of New Orleans. This is a significant step. At the close of hostilities, General Longstreet "accepted the situation," and accepted all the results of the war unreservedly. He supported the Reconstruction acts of Congress, the Civil Rights bill, the Fourteenth Amendment, the Republican policy and General Grant. He was relieved of his disabilities by special act of Congress, and his nomination to office, if confirmed by the Senate, will mark a new point in the reconstruction of the Union.

DEATH OF EX'SENATOB GUTHBIE.

Hon. James Guthrie, of Kentucky, formerly Secretary of the United States Treasury and United States Senator, and widely known as the President of the Louisville & Nashville Railroad, died at Louisville on the 13 th inst., after a protracted illness. A very old man, he has not for along time enjoyed vigorous health, and his death has not been unexpected.

the real cavse.

The real oause of the resignation of the Democratic members of the Legislature was the fear that Republicans would vote to reject the! Amendment, insure its defeat and thus bury out of sight a class of petty politicians whose only stock in trade of principles is "Nigger,'' and who only hope to ride into power on [,"Nigger hobbies."

WHY THEY RESIGNED.

The Democrats claim to have resigned because the people—three fourths of them—were opposed to the Amendment. Yet being in doubt as to how they should vote they resigned to consult the people, If they knew the opinion of the people why did they resign Oh, Consistency!

"UIIIiE OK KUIN."

This has long been the motto of the Democracy. When they are in the minority, they are not content with the old Democratie doctrine, to submit to the rule of the majority, but attempt to reverse it. And in the event they cannot do this, rut'n thon is their watchword

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CRAW FORDS VILLE JOURNAL: MARCH 18,1869.

CONOBKSHIONAIi.

The House met on Tuesday of last week, passed the bill repealing the Tenure of-Office law, by a vote of 143 to 16 voted to appoint a Com mittee of nine 011 the next census a select Joint Committee on Retrenchment and a select Committee of thirteen on Reconstruction and adjourned until I rid iy

The Republican members of the Senate, resolved in caucus, on the 10th, that no important bills shall be taken up but the following, viz.: that to strengthen the public credit that for the reorganization of the navy and marine corps that for a partial redistribution of national currency that enlarging the Supreme Court and appointing additional Circuit Judges that repealing the Tenure of-Oflice act that

removing

political disabili

ties from certain persons that making appropriation for Indian affairs and that defining and iixing the status of Georgia. The Senate Judiciary Committee has decided that it is best to suspend the Tenure of Office, act, until the next regular session of Congress.

The first bill to get through the Forty-First Congress, is the bill to strengthen the public credit, which was passed by the House on Friday, and by the Senate on Monday.

The House Committees, appointed by Speaker Blaine, have, as usual, occasioned some dissatisfaction. Hon. G. S. Orth, of our district, was made one of tiie Ways and Means Committee, but, by his own request, was excused.,

ABBECKlJrBIX»OE AT HOlli.

JOhn C. Breckinridge, onee VicePresident of the United States, and afterward prominent among the Generals of the rebellion, has availed himself of Johnson's amnesty and returned to his homo iu Kentucky. His reception was cordial and somewhat demonstrative. His manner was quiet and unobtrusive, as that of one thoroughly chastened- in spirit and subdued in temper by the disasters of the war of which he has had so large a personal experience. He says that he comes home without personal ambition or aspirations, and without any more of the political excitement of his past years, than if he were an "extinct volcanoand that he intends to devote himself to the repair of his shattered fortune. We trust he will adhere to his present purpose and eschew politics his own wishes and those of the whole country will concur on that point, r.i-

II16X1 TAXES.

The great song of the Democracy for lo, these many years has been "high taxes! high taxes!

TAXES

HIGH

I HIGH TAXES!" During the campaign they sung it night and day. And yet Democratic speakers and newspapers all over the State are loud in praise of officers whose infidelity will add not less than 8200,000 to the burthens of an overtaxed people.

MISTAKEN.

The Heview is mistaken in saying Mr. R. H. Galloway has gone over to the Democratic party. He will not support either of the Johnsons at the special election opposes negro suffrage on the, ground of prejudice alone, and frankly admits that no argument can be made against universal suffrage.

Alfred Cole, a schoolmaster, near Evansville, forged an order the other day for 022 worth of clothing and received the goods thereon. The Sheriff called to see him, but he "lit out" by the back door and made good his escape.

WA&ONS, PLOWS, &C.

K.& J. HMBB1X, Manufacturers of

Wagons, Plows, Farming Implements, &c.,

BRAZIL, INDIANA. fg*Repairing and Jobbing of all kinds in our line promptly executed.

Wagons furnished on very abort noMee^

and Plows kept dodstaatly on hand.' A) work Warranted. Agents fior Well PUMPS of ttie best iaak«. ......

MARKET.

Green Street Market.

F, B. GUTHRIE. & BRO.,

Mo. IO C*recn Street.

Keep constantly on hand

Fresh Meats, Hams, Shoulders, Bacon, Lard,

Smoked Mutton lliiins, Tongues, Corned Beef, Pickled Pork, l'ork Sausage, Uolognu Sausage, Dried Beef, Ac.

We pay the highest earth price for

Fat Cattle, Hogs. and Sheep,

Ueef Hides, Peltries, &e. F. B. GUTHRIE & BRO.

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WATCHES AND JEWELRY. A. It. BBATTL\,

No. 6, Washington Street,

reencastle, Indiana*

WOULD

call the attention of the citi

zens of Crawfordsville and vicinity to his large assortment of

GOLD SILVER

Watches, Watches, Chains, Chains, Spectacles. Spoons, Rings, Forks, Breast-Pins, Castors, Shirt Studs, Cake Baskets, Sleeve Buttons. Spectacles.

CLOCKS, &C.

My stock is large and complete. All are invited to call and examine the goods and prices. Special attention is called to my

Periscopic Spectacles,

In cold, silver and steel Frames. I have no hesitation in pronouncing them (without any exception equal to any now in use.

Watches Repaired & Warranted.

tSETBe sure and get in the right place,, Ho. 6, Washington St. Between Post Office and Publie Square. mchl8m3 A R. BRATTIN.

ELECTION.

ELECTION NOTICE.

NOTICR

IS HEREBY GIVEN to the

voters of Montgomery county, Indiana, that in pursuance of a writ issued and directed to me, by Conrad Baker, Governor of the State of Indiana, dated the 5th day of March, A.D. 1869, under the seal of the State of Indiana, a SPECIAL ELECTION will be held in the County of Montgomery, on TUESDAY, the 23d day of Mareh, A.D. 1869, for the purpose of electing a Senator and Representative to the General Aisembly of the State of Indiana.

The legal voters of said county are hereby notified to meet at their respective vofcing precincts in said county, on Tuesday, march 23, 1889, and vote for persons to fill said officcs.

Witness my hand, the 6th day of March, 1869. J. N. McCONNELL, mchllwS Sheriff M. C.

ELECTION NOTICE*

8TATE OF INDIANA, MONTGOMERY CouNTT.f To the Sheriff of said County—Greeting:

You are hereby directed to give legal notice that the Annual Election will be held at the regular voting precincts of each township in said county, on the first Monday in April, 1869, for the purpose of electing the following designated officers for the several townships, to-wit:

UNION TOWNSHIP.

One Township Trustee, two Justices of the Peace, four Constables, and one Supervisor for each Koad District.

CO A I. CKKEK TOWNSHIP.

One Township Trustee, one Justice of the Peace, three Constables, and one Supervisor for each Road District.

WAYNE TOWNSHIP.

One Township Trustee, one Justicc of the Peace, two Constables, and one Supervisor for each Road District.

RIPLEY TOWNSHIP.

Ono Township Trustee, one Justicc of the Peace, two Constables, and one Supervisor for each Road District.

BROWN TOWNSHIP.

One Township Trustee, one Justico of the Peace, three Constables, and one Supervisors for each Road District.

SCOTT TOWNSHIP.

One Township Trustee, two Justices of the Peacc, two Constables, and one Sapervisor for each Road District.

CLARK TOWNSHIP.

Ono Township Trustee, three Justices of the Peace, three Constables, and one Supervisor for each Road District.

WALNUT TOWNSHIP.

One Township Trustee, two Constables, and one Supervisor for each Road District. FRANKLIN TOWWSHIP.

One Township Trustee, two Justices of the Peace, two Constables, and one Supervisor for each Road District.

SUGAR CRKRK TOWNSHIP.

One Township Trustee, two Constables, and one Supervisor for each Road District. MADISON TOWNSHIP.

One Township Trustee, two Constables, and one Supervisor for each Road District. In testimony whereof. I hereto subscribe my name, and affix the seal of the (L.8.J Montgomery Circuit Court, the 8th day or March, 1889.

W. K. WALLACE, Clerk.

The qualified voters 6C each Township are hereby notified to meet at their usual places of holding annual elections on Monday, the 5th day of April, A.D. 1869, then and there ta vote for persona .to fill said offiMfc. JOHN N. McCONtfKLL,

Sheriff Montgomery (Mi

NEW YORK STORE.

SPRING DRY GOODS!

NEW YORK STORE,

IMHASAPOUS, jam.

are now daily receiving our latent purchases of

SPRING DRY GOODS,

And offer our customers throughout the State a stock of New Goods, which for quantity, quality, variety and prices, far excels that of any previous [season.

We invite special attention to our stock ol

Plain and Fane Silks,

Shawls, Mantles.

DRESS GOODS,

Lawns, Calicoes, Muslins,

Ginghams, Tickings. Shirtings,

A E I N E N

Hosiery, Gloves, Corsets,

Balmoral Skirts, Hoop Skirts, Parasols,

Carpet Warp,

CLOTHS for MEN & BOYS' WEAR,

Ladies' Hats, Collars, Cults, Laces,

Handkerchief*, Ac.

Prices 20 per cent, lower

Than any other house in the trade, at

The NEW YORK STORE

INDIANAPOLIS, IN1».

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BANKRUPT NOTICES.

BANKRUPTCY.—District of Indiana ss. At Indianapolis, the 20th day of February, A.D. 1869. The undersigned hereby give notice of their appointment a« Assignees of Benjamin M. Vancleave, of Parkersburgh, in the county of Montgomery and State of Indiana, within said District* wbo has been adjudged a bankrupt upoa his own petition, by the District Court of said District W. A. BRADSHAW,

J. W. BRADSHAW,

iaehllw3 Assignee!.

BAN KKTPTCY.—This is to give notice that on the 15th day of February A. D. 1869, a warrant in bankruptcy was issued againsi the estate of William C. Kosa, of Crawfordsville, in the county of Montgomery, and State of Indiana, who has been adjudged a bankrupt on his own petition: That the payment of any debts and delivery of any property Belonging to such bankrupt to him, or for his use, and the transfer of any property by him is forbidden by law that a meeting of tho creditors of the said bankrupt, to prove their debts and choose one or more assignees of his estate will be holden at a Court of Bankruptcy, to be holden at the office of P. S. Kennedy, Crawfordsville, Ind., on the 9th day of April, A. D. 1868. at 9 o'clock, A. M.

BEN. J. SPOONEll,

U. S. Marshal, Dist. of Indiana,

marl8w2 Messenger.

BANKRUPTCY.—This is to give notice that on the 15th day of February, A. D. 1869, a warrant in bankruptcy was issued against the estate of George W.

Smith,

of Crawfordsville, in the county of Montgomery, and State of Indiana, who has bee* adjudged a bankrupt, on his own petition: That the payment of any debts and delive~ ry of any property belonging to such bankrupt to him, or for his use. and the transfer of any property by him is forbidden by law that a meeting of the creditors of the said bankrupt, to prove their debts and chooso one or more assignees of his estate, will b» holden at a Court of Bankruptcy, to he holden at the office of P. S. Kennedy, Crawfordsville, Ind., on the 9th day of April, A. D. 1868, at 9 o'clock, A. M.

BEN. J. SPOONER,

U. S. Marshal, Dist. of Indiana,

marl8w*J .Messenger.

BANKRUPTCY.—^This is to give notice that on the 15th day of Febiuary, 1869, a warrant in Bankruptcy was issued against the estate of Hiram Hiatt, of Crawfordsville, in the county of Montgomery, and State of Indian, who has been adjudged a bankrupt, on his own petition That the payment of any debts and delivery of any property belonging to such bankrupt to him, or for his use, and the transfer of iny property by him is forbidden by law: that a meeting of the creditors of the said bank-, rupt, to prove their debts and choose one or more assignees of his estate, will be holden at the office of P. S. Kennedy, Crawfordsville, Ind., on the9th day of April, 1859, at 9 o'clock, \. M. BEN. J. SPOONER,

U. S. Marshal, Dist. of Indiana,

marl8w2 Messenger.

MONEY.—WANTED.

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