Crawfordsville Weekly Journal, Crawfordsville, Montgomery County, 25 March 1869 — Page 4
THE JOURNAL.
T. H. B. McCAIN and J. T. TALBOST®W°»
Crawfordsville, Ind., March 25.
UKION TOWNSHIP PRIMARY MEET-
The Republicans of Union township will hold a convention for the purpose of nominating candidates for Township Trustee, Justice of the Peace and Constables, on Saturday the 3d day of April, at 10 o'clock A. M. By order of COMMITTEE.
THE ELECTION LAST TUESDAY.
The Special Election occurred last Tuesday, to fill the places made vacant by the "resignation" of the two Johnsons. The "resigned" were placed in the field by the Democracy and ran without opposition from the Republicans, and as a matter of course received all, or nearly all, the votes cast. The Republicans regarded the whole affair as a piece of child's play on the part of Democracy, and determined to take no part in it. This township, which includes one-third of the county, last fall gave the Johnsons 879 votes at the election Tuesday they received 653—a falling-off. of '226 votes. In the other townships the falling off will be even greater and the Johnsons will go back to the Legislature on less than one-third of the county. They resigned and appealed to the people to indorse them, but the people have treated their appeal with the contempt it deserved at least 500 of their own party refusing to sanction their resignation by a vote to return them. They ap-# pealed to the people to vote on the question as to the ratification of the fifteenth Amendment, and two thirds of the voters of the county, b}' their refusal to vote 'against it, signify their willingness for its ratification. If a majority of the voters of Montgomery county arc opposed to the amendment, they failed to so express themselves at the Special Election. The Johnsons resigned and appealed to the people, and the people send tkem back "by a mnch less vote than they received before. Counting all who refused to vote to return them, they have been negatively repudiated by a majority of fivo hundred of the voters of Montgomery county.
A POINT NOT MADE.
The Anderson Herald in discussing the revolutionary act of the Democratic members of the Legislature, makes a point which has not hitherto been made. It is this: there was no necessity for the General Appropriation Bill being passed over without action, and it was unnecessary for the Senators to resign, if they desired to defeat the Amendment only. The breaking of a quorum in the House was sufficient to prevent action on the Amendment, and the Senate could have remained in session and passed the Appropriation Bill, the Election Bill and the Qravel Road Bill, as they had all gone through the House, and only awaited passage by the Senate and the signature of the Governor, to become laws. The Democrats only used the Amendment as a hobby. Their main idea was to leave the Insane, the Blind, the Deaf and Dumb, the Soldiers and the Soldiers' Orphans unprovided for, and to defeat the Election Bill. The latter was what they dreaded and they resorted to revolution to accomplish their purposes. They staked all upon the postponement of action on that Bill, making the Amendment their scape-goat.
HON. G. S. ORTH.
Our Representative, Mr. Orth, for some time has filled the second place on the Committee on Foreign Aflairs, one of the most important committees in the House, with great credit to himself and honor to his constituents. He has been reappointed to the same position on this committee, and also Chairman of the Committee on Private Land Claims, which is quite a compliment.
THE TENURE-OF-OFFICE LAW.
The Teuure-of-Offlce act has given
(rise
to quite a lively and animated discussion, over the bill looking to its repeal. The law was passed to curb ^Andrew Johnson, 'whose evil tendencies needed just the check that the act provides. The intent of those who voted for it, no doubt, was that it should not bcome apart of the public policy of the country, but that it should serve its temporary purpose, and, at the end of Andy's reign, be repealed. The House has passed the bill repealing it, but the Senate hesitates. Doubtless its operation has developed much good in limiting the extent of, and imposing conditions upon the patronage of the President, which from its magnitude is really alarming. But. the public service is full of men known to be, but not convicted of being, thieves, and without the concurrence of the Senate, General Grant cannot turn them out. It is necessary to the success of the Administrate that he should have at his disposal the means to insure an honest execution of the revenue laws and he cannot stop to make up a jury case for the conviction of each one of those he wants to dismiss. Thej* are in bad odor. He wants them out to make room for men whom he hopes will do better and to insure what he believes to be a vital necessity, the law must be repealed, or at least suspended in its operation until he can make the dirty places clean. However, we are not inclined to favor a suspension. We believe that if the act is right, there should be no suspension. If it is not right, it should be repealed.
THE SPRING ELECTIONS.
The time for holding the Spring elections is at hand. Let every Republican in Montgomery county remember Mondaj', the 5th of April next. It is our duty to elect every man wc possibly can, because we thereby keep up and strengthen our organization, and pave the way for success in the general elections. Too many are apt to regard the township elections as trifling affairs, and consequently remain away from the polls. This should not be. We should not give the enemy a chance to weaken our organization Let every Republican consider it his especial duty to go to his township election, and work for the ticket.
THE CRAWFORDSVILLE A HOCKVILLE RAILROAD.
We print to-day an interesting communication from W aveland on the importance of constructing the Crawfordsville fc Rockville Railroad. The writer sets forth in a clear manner, the reasons why our county Commissioners should make a donation toward its construction. The advantages to the county of this road cannot be estimated, and we trust the Commissioners will make the desired donation. Petitions are being circulated, for securing signers. We understand they are being signed, generally, by our citizens.
A NOBLE ACT.
On account of the cowardice of the Democratic members of the Legislature, the bill appropriating the necessary funds for the support of the Soldiers Home failed to pass. The Odd Fellows came to the rescue, and sent the President of the "Home" a check for 8605,50, the balance of the contributions made by the several Lodges of the State. This, with the sum of $2,083,50, heretofore contributed and paid over, makes 82, 680 donated to this benevolent purpose by the Odd Fellows of Indiana.
NO MORE FRANKING. ,y
A law has been passed restricting the franking privilege. Hereafter all persons communicating with any officer of the Government, member of Congresss, or other person entitled by law to the franking privilege, must prepay their mail matter. Persons writing to Mr. Orth will take notice, and come down with the stamps.
NEW RAILROAD PROJECT.
Elsewhere in to-day's paper, we publish the proceedings of a great "Railroad meeting held at Rossville, in
Clinton county, on the 16th inst. A company was organized to build a road from this city to Logansport, by way of Clark's Hill, in Tippecanoe county, Jefferson and Rossville in Clinton county, and Camden in Carroll county. The meeting was spirited, and quite an interest manifested on the part of those present. As this is a rival route with the Frankfort route, it will infuse new life in the people living east of this city, and more than likely result in the building of a road by the one or the other routes. Let the people bestir themselves in this great enterprise, and construct this important link connecting the lakes and great cities east, with the Gulf and broad and fertile fields west.
PRIMARY MEETINGS.
As the April elections are close at hand, we would suggest that each township hold its primary meeting, for the purpose of placing in nomination, candidates for the various offices to be filled. It matters little whether Republicans arc in the minority or not. Go to the polls well organized. This will do as much toward scattering dismay into the ranks of the enemy as anything else. Let no time be lost, but begin the work at once. What say our friends in Union township.
UOOD.
Senator Morton has intorduccd a joint resolution, providing that a majority of any State Legislature shall be.sufficient to ratify any amendment to the Constitution of the United States proposed by Congress, and that the resignation or withdrawal, or temporary refusal to act. of tho minority, shall not effect the validity of such ratification by a majority. This will flank the Indiana Democracy completely.
THE EXTRA SESSION.
The Governor has issued a proclamation calling the Legislature to meet in extra session, on Thursday, the 8th day of April. The cost of this extra session will be not less than 850,000,.which the dear people will have to pay. for Democratic folly. The first thing we cxpect to hear after the session convenes, will be the mouthing of Democrats on economy. Beautiful indeed, are the practical workings of Democracy on economy!
DANGEROUS KLEMKM'.
The colored vote of this State is said to be 6,000—about 1 to 40 of the white population. Dangerous element, indeed!
EDUCATIONAL.
WABASH COLLEGE.
THE
SUMMER TERM of this Institution will begin Monday, 3Iarch 29.18j9. mch25w3 A. THOMSON. Treas.
FOR SALE.
FOR
SALE—Farm and Houses and Lots. The farm known as the Alex. McConnel farm, situated on the Darlington road, 1^ miles from Crawfordsville: containing lnli acres, 100 cleared and the balan«e well set in blue grass supplied with a good dwelling house, good barn and other out-build-ings, and a line young orchard. Also, three Houses and Lots, situated on College street, in the southeast part of Crawfordsville.
Terms will be made easy, as the owner is determihed to sell. For further information call upon, or address J. II. PREWITT, Crawfordsville, Indiana. mch2r
TO SUPERVISORS.
N O I E
TO THK
Supervisors of Union Township.
THEattentioncalledSupervisors
of the ol'Union
Township is to the following provision of law: "Each Supervisor shall, on the last Saturday in March, in each year, make a full and succinct report, under oath, ol his proceedings, showing the names of all persons liable to, or who have performed labor on the roads in his district, the amount of commutation money received, who received lrom, and the amount of money received from any and all other sources "whatever, and how the sane has been expended, and the balance oh hand, and shall pay such balance to, and file such report with the trustee of his township on that day."
I have prepared the necessary blanks for this report, and Supervisors will please call immediately at my office and get a blank, in order that they may be ready with their reports at the time specified by,law.
DRY COODS, HARDWARE, AC.
CAMPBELL
AND
HARTER
Are now receiving
J5T NEW PATTERNS
OF
CARPETS & OIL CLOTHS
FOR
SPRING TRADE.
!J5fTliey have added to this Department an entire new stock of
W a a
AT LOW PRICES.
Oil Shades, Cottage Blinds,
Curtain Damasks, Cur
tain Laces, Cords,
Tassels, &c.
Lowest Market Price*
GUARANTEED.
CAMPBELL & HARTER.
Plows!
Plows
Plows!
CAMPBELL & HARTER
EI AVE
JUST RECEIVED
TIIEIR
SPRING STOCK
OF
RICHMOND PLOWS.
Big Stock of Hardware.
^J_OOD Chopping Axes, at one dollar each,
CAMPBELL & HARTER'S.
REAT inducements to builders to buy VX their Hardware, Nails, Glass, Sash, Doors, &c., at
CAMPBELL & HARTER'S.
THE
best X-cut Saws in the country are sold at CAMPBELL & HARTER'S.
BLACKSMITHSShoes,
W P. BRITTON,
mchllw" Trustee Union Township.
NEW YORK STORE.
SPRING DRY GOODS!
NEW YORK STORE,
INDIAN APOIilS. Of®.
WE
are now daily receiving our latest 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 inTite special attention to our stock ot
Plain and Fancy Silks,
Shawls, Mantle*.
DRESS GOODS,
Lawns. Calicoes. Muslins.
IN
can find a large assort
ment of Horse Horse Nails and Iron, at CAMPBELL & HARTER'S.
Knives and Table Cutlery
marked down so as to undersell all competition, at CAMPBELL 4s HARTER'S.
Ginghams. Tickings, Shirtings,
A I a E I E S
Hosiery, Gloves, Corsets,
Balmoral Skirts. Hoop Skirts, Parasols.
Carpet Warp,
CLOTHS for MEN & BOYS' WEAR,
Ladies' Hats, Collars, Cuffs, Laces.
Haudkerchic-f. &c.
Prices 20 per cent, lower
Than anv other house in the trade, at
The NEW YORK STORE
IXDIAY lrOI.IS. I,\D.
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BANKRUPT NOTICES.
IN
BANKRUPTCY.—District of Indiana, ss. At Indianapolis, the 30th day ot February, A.l). 1809. "Phe undersigned hereby give notice of their appointment as Assignees of Benjamin M. Vanclcavc, ot" Parkersburgh, in the county of Montgomery and State of Indiana, within said District, who has been adjudged a bankrupt upon his own petition, by the District Court of said District. W. A. BRADSHAW.
J. W. BRADSHAW.
mchllwy Assignees.
BANKRUPTCY.—'This is to give notice that on the 15th day of February A. I). 1809, a warrant in bankruptcy was issued agaiusi the estate of William" C. Ross, 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 the 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 dav of April, A. D. 1868. at 9 o'clock. A. M.
BEN. J. SPOONER,
U. S. Marshal, Dist. of Indiana,
marl8w2 Messenger.
IN
BANKRUPTCY.—This is to give notice that on the loth day of February, A. D. 1809, 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 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 "the 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 9tli dav of April. A. D. 1809, at 9 o'clock, A. M.
BEN. ,J. SPOONKIJ.
V. S. Marshal, Dist. of Indiana,
marl8w'J Messenger.
IN
BANKRUPTCY.—This is to give notice that on the lfth day of Fobiuary, 1869, a warrant in Bankruptcy was issued--? against the estate of Iliram Iiiatt, 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 my property by him is forbidden by law that a meeting of the creditors of the'said bankrupt, 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 the 9th day of April, 1859, at 9 o'clock, A. M. BEN. J. SPOONER.
U. S. Marshal, Dist. of Indiana,
marl8w2 Messenger.
MONEY.—WANTED.
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