Crawfordsville Weekly Journal, Crawfordsville, Montgomery County, 15 July 1869 Edition 02 — Page 3
Frepdmi'ii's Utii-otnii Facts. The seventh senii-nmuuil report on schools Tor freedmen, ending with January 1, I8(9, presented 1)}' J. W. Alvonl, General Superintendent, in his ollicial capacity, is before us. We arc struck with the immensity of the work which has been accomplished among die ex-slaves, in the matter of education, since the overthrow of the rebellion, it is wonderful to note the avidity with which the blacks, doomed by the laws to ignorance have availed themselves of the ad vantages ol'education proifered by a benign government, and benevolent and compassionate effort. Accord ing to the statistics presented, about one in every twenty of the benighted •...•negroes is a pupil at one of the schools instituted by national or private enterprise for their education.
As the work of instruction lias proceeded, many of the colored population, impressed with .the advantages resulting from schools, and prosperous enough for the purpose, have combined to institute educational facilities of their own, entirely independent of eleemosynary assistance. But not only in these but in all other cases of colored instruction, intolerance has been full of veuemous opposition. in various parts of the ground occupied, school houses and churches iiave been reduced to ashes by the remorseless hand of the incendiary teachers have been driven off by compulsory warnings, orb}' inflammatory threats fulminated by local meetings, or by actual violence impending at the hands of infuriated mobs.
Amid all these disturbances, the cause of education has made steady and notable progress notwithstanding the various drawbacks of outdoor and home influence.- The attendance for the year 186S was considerably in advance of the attendance for the year 1807, and the number of schools for the former twelvemonths proved, contrary to cxpecta tion, to be largely in excess of what had been looked for.
There is a hungering and thirsting for knowledge among the cx-slaves which is not to be found anywhere among the body of the Southern whites. They seize the advantages presented as persons might be expected to clutch food from which imperative circumstances had excluded them to the very verge of starvation. In almost every neighborhood the freedmen, impecunious as they are generally, are inquiring how schools for their children can be carried on successfully. Fortunately, in discontinuing the Freedmen's Bureau —such discontinuance taking place on the 1st of January last—the question of education was left untouched. Appropriations will still be made for the purpose of maintaining schools among the victim race. Money could not be spent with more utilitarian effect.
The economical condition of the ^emancipated slaves is approximated by the fact that the Freedmen's Savings Bank, with twenty-four branches, distributed throughout thirteen States and the District of Columbia, aggregate deposits for the year 1868, to the extent, in round numbers, of about $1,000,000, on which, during the same period, interest was paid to depositors, amounting to $24,397 39. When such a fund can be collected within such a circumscribed number of localities, the general economy, industry and productiveness of the exslaves can be easily imagined. Take the whole race, and probably $20,000,000 would be an under rather than an over estimate of the surplus earnings of the negroes of the once slaveholding States for the year 1868. Considering how utterly destitute this class of laborers was, and how ignorant, inexperienced and helpless, when turned adrift from their masters, by the eventualities of war, some four years ago, this showing is greatly to its advantage. A people capable of such accumulation, amid such complications, defraudment and repression, certainly must possess some of the most desirable qualities of human nature, such as patience, self-denial, perseverance, fixed determination, and preparation against probable contingencies.
Certainly there is nothing in this eagerness for education, even among those past adult ages nothing in this capacity for accumulation, which indicates incapacity for freedom or for participation in the right of the elective franchise. We think we may say truly that history does not make men
tion of
and
so' much moral, intellectual
material
progress achieved in so
short ft time, by a people starting from a coftditipft of such utter poverty, ignorance, superstition and dependency, surrounded by so much bate, persecution and fraud.—Chicago Republican, June 24.
Meating justice—dining the bench.
How I»oor Itoys Htoacln tltc Top KOHIHI. There are 17,919 names who pay an income tax in this city sixtyseven persons who pay tax on incomes of JjplOu,000 or over. Most of these solid gentlemen are self-made men, who have come up from the lowest round of the ladder. The man who leads the list, A. T. Stewart, everybody knows is a Scotch emigrant, who commenced life on a capital of less than twenty-live cents indeed, with a few exceptions, most of the parties in the list were scarce as well oil' as Mr. A. T. Stewart. Take Henry Keep he boasts that he graduated from tlie Poor House of Jefferson county. Jay Gould drovo a herd of cattle from Delphi, Deleware county, when a lad, for fifty cents a day, in order to get, money enough to reach the Hudson River. David Groesbeck, over thirty \'ears ago. used to mend old shoes for his his brother, who was a respectable shoemaker in Albany. We all know the history of James (TOIXIOU Bennett and of Robert Bonner, both poor boys lull of talent and industry. Rufus Hatch when a youngster had ail ambition to hold the reins of a peddler's wagon. E. D. 3[organ commenced life \vi a quarter measure of molasses. It is scarce a dozen years since Henry Clews was an er rand boy in one of the banking houses down town. The brothers Seligman started out in life with a peddlers pack. Cavid Dowes. in his younger days, retailed pork by the half pound and molasses by the gill. II. T. Helmbold was first cabin boy on the sloop Mary .Jane, that navigated the Delaware. We might go on through the list, and show that nearly every one of these solid men was the architect of his own fortune. Young men who are studying for place and position, should remember that the individuals in the list above had to battle for life as hard as they are doing. Let them take heart and never say die.
Honor and shame from 110 condition rise. Art well your part—there all the honor lies. —N. Y. Commercial Advertiser.
The Bread Supply.
The statistics of 1S68 show that in that year the United States produced 980,000,000 bushels of wheat and corn, or about 28 bushels per capita. Of this amount only 18,000,000 bushels, about two per cent, of the entire yield, were exported. In the same year the five lake ports, Chicago, Milwaukee, Toledo, Detroit and Cleveland received 84,500,000 bushels of corn and wheat, which they shipped to the East, 18,000,000 of bushels going abroad, and 66,500,000 bushels being consumed in this country.
A comparison between* the Eastern and western States shows that the former have to rely on the latter for their supply of bread, In 1868, the New England States, Pensylvaniaand New York, with a population of 8,968,453, produced 68,033,469 bushels of corn and 23,289,620 bushels of wheat, together worth $136,221,291. The statistics of each of the above States show that while Pennsylvania produces corn and wheat to the value of $19 for each of its inhabitants, and New York to the value of $15, Massachusetts produced only $2^, and Rhode Island $3 j. Vermont produced $12, Maine $4|, New Hampshire $5, and Connecticut $7. Four Western States, Iowa, Illinois, Ohio, and Michigan, with a population of 6,186,806, produced in 1S68 of corn 6,320,200,685 bushels, and of wheat, 61,785,539 bushels, together valued at $324,104,803. Of these four States, Iowa raises of corn and wheat the value of $72 to each inhabitant Illinois, $60 Ohio, $35 and Michigan, $50 or altogether they produce 62 bushels to each inhabitant. The New England States, New York and Pennsyl vania taken together, produce 10 bushels to each inhabitant, and rely for the rest upon the surplus which comes from the lake ports.—Philadelphia Ledger.
MILLINERY.
1869. 1869.
MILLINERY.
MISS F. M. BALDWIN,
Fashionable
CRAW FORDS YILLE JOURNAL: JULY 13. 1869.
BLACKSMITH INC.
Black,smithing in all Branches
rr\IIE undersigned would lvspeetfully inform tlie publie that tliev sire carrying on the above business in ali its various branches. From a long and practical experience in the business] they feel confident in assurinn' the public that," their work and prices will give entire satisfaction. Thev are well prepared to iron wagons, buggies, tfce., and shoe horses in the most, desirable and approved style, and on short notice.
Impairing of ail kinds done with despatch. Particular attention sri ven to mending and sharpening plows.
They ask the public to give tliein atrial, as they feel conlident of giving satisfaction] JSiT Shop on Green street, between Pike and South streets. apri!:! GEO. illGlITOW' Kit ,W KI1IM.
DRY COODS.
(MNF'S BEE 'lilYEl
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Tiicji.-: is* s*,
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1-i.ivo Storo,
TO 13UY YOUR
Di 'ess fiooils and Notions
VKl!V YAKIETV.
Clients* Furniuliing Goods
A XL)
HATS AND CAPS.
ALSO, A FULL LINE OF
Fashionable Clothing!
JUST RECEIVED.
Calland See for Yourself!
National Block, Washington St.,
CRAWFORDSVILLE, INDIANA.
june8tf
Milliner,
Hughes' Block, opposite Court House,
CRAWFORDSVILLE, IND.
HAS
just received a large and well selected
Spring pock of Millinery,
which she offers to the ladies of Crawfordsville and vicinity. Call and examine h6r stock.
Miss F. M. BALDWIN.
apS
MILLINERY.
I I I N E
»ASS0\ CORNER
Southwest corner of Washington and Vernon streets.
WE
INVITE the especial attention of the ladies of Crawfordsville and vicinity to our large and attractive line of
Spring and Summer
Millinery Goods.
Consisting of all the latest styles of
Bonnets, Hats,&c.9 Ribbon,
E N O W E S
Bonnet Silks of all Colors.
We have a very nice line of DRESS CAPS for Old l,adies......
Lace Collars, Lace Handkerchiefs and Collars and Cuffs.
Our stock is one of the largest ever offered in the city. We guarantee prices as low as any house in the trade, East or West.
Miss Wise will be pleased to meet all of her old customers, and ho^es She will have the pleasure of adding a great many more tothel^t.
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WAJ8SOJT,
Southwest cor. Wash'ton and Vernon Sts. 15ap3m
m—tiwrmiii milium"———tnawnmunHmuiauiM
WOOL DEPOT.
CrawfONlsviHe Wooi Exchange
IVt-A-IVU FVV CTORY.
JK. M. 1MILJL& CO.
OFFISH
tlie largest and host stock of
Wooh'ti Goods of their own inanul'iuiture I'vr'rollcn'd tlie
"W O O I.j K, .A. 1 13
A]do addition- cuuprisinij in purl'
floths, Cassimers Doeskins. blankets.
Tweeds. Jeans,
Coverlets, Counterpanes, Cottonades,
Trimmings, Flannels, Yarns,
Of all descriptions, c.olorod and white, double and twist, also single, on the best of terms for
WOOL OR CASH!
Let everv farmet and all wanting i^oods call and see Hills' stock before se]lin«wool or purchasing. Also will manufacture wool on the best of terras.
Card, Spin, make Rolls and Batting with
Xeatiit'ss and Dispatch!
CJ1811 FOR WOOL,
Wool received at
TIIK! FACTORY,
or url! Oudii'.uirters of
HILLS' WOOL DEPOT.
may27tf
NEW BAKERY.
N E I
GROCERY and BAKERY.
"The Old fRCh Stnnd."
Call and see the Bfcw Firm and get something niee in the Grocery Line.
EVERYTHING
in the Bakery Line of the
finest quality. Orders promptly filled, and all goods delivered. Don't forget to call when you come to town. Bring your produce and get the highest price, and the freshest and cheapest groceries.
If you'are hungry, come and get your dinner. Why starve? You can appease your appetite for a small sum. Don't forget the place,
Next door to tlie
a
MAHORNEY & GERARD.
may 6m 3
MERCHANT TAILOR.
Summer .Stock!
JOHN MAAS, MERCHANT TAILOR,
Commercial Row, Green St.
Has the most complete
Supply of new Spring Goods
Ever brought to Crawfordsville.
NICE CLOTHS AND CASSMERES
For pants and coats, and the
BEST TAILORS IN THE CITY,
To make them up./
EVERYTHING
In the Dry Goods line.
Boots, Shoes, Hats & Caps
Collars and
Neck-Ties,
All of the best quality, and to be sold cheap.
Custom-Work
Done at the shortest notice, in the best style, and fox the loweBt prices, apl JOHN HAAS.
PRY COODS.
Grreat Opening'
aw Tiffing
OSAKJLKY WiAWTORiyS
"Stone Front."
E S S O O S
LeKS than Gold Prices 2
These Woods arc Exhibited ..On. Our CouiitciH «!t.iJy.
ladies. call.
DRY-COODS.
McCLURfi, FRY & CO.,
-HAVE Til E-
Largest and Best Assorted Stock
OF
ALL KINDS OF GOODS
TN THE CITY,
EVERYBODY is 1MITED
To Come and See the Pile of
E A O O S
AT THE
"RHINOCEROS."
CRAWFORDSVILLE.
may 13 tf
LIFE INSURANCE.
HOME
Life Insurance Company. MUTUAL. 258 Broadway, New York. Assets $2,000,000. Assured Members..10,000.
ITS PRINCIPLES:
STABILITY, MUTUALITY and FIDELITY
Advantages of the Home:
A first-class organization.. A Mutual Company. All net profits go to the assured.
Dividends declared and paid annually. It has declared and paid dividends every year since its organization.
All its policies are non-forfeitablc—l. e., its members will in all cases get all the insurance they pay for.
No restrictions as to reidence or travel, gj One-third of the premium a permanent loan: and this privilege is not confined to parties whose annual premiums exceed or $50, but is extended alike to all its mem.
It makes a very liberal discount from its table rates to alii ministers of the Gospel. OFFICERS:
Walter S. Griffith, President. I. H. Frothingham, Treasurer.. George E. Rfpley, Secretary. ,H William J. Coffin, Actuary.
J. FARRAiVD TITTLE,
Agent tor Western Indiana. !fW Pamphlets and all desired infoima* tion will he sent by mail on request. nov26yl