Crawfordsville Weekly Journal, Crawfordsville, Montgomery County, 22 July 1869 — Page 3

White BInrkbird.

A Democratic paper in Crawfordsville culls the Irish Republicans "Wlntc Blackbirds." There is more significance in this little ebullition of spite than appears at a first glance. This Democratic sheet, knowing only just enough to understand party, traditions. believes that an Irishman of course must be a Democrat. Irishmen always Imve been Democrats, and to be anything else is, in its view, to be as unnatural as a decent hog. or an asri-eable buzzard. In other words, it feels much the same unpleasant surprise, in seeing an Irishman a Republican, that a man wiuld who should find a horse he had been beating and using all his life, turn round and respectfully insist upon being its own property and choosing its own style of work. This is the obvious meaning of the description "White Blackbirds." Irtsh Republican in Democratic eyes is something unnatural, monstrous. Now, why should this be A native citizen, or a German, may be a Democrat or a Republican, without exciting any astonishment at the strangeness of his association. But vrhen an Irishman speaks of himself as anything but a Democrat, he is a "White Blackbird.'' This lact should make an intelligent Irishman's cheek burn aud his ears tingle. He is regarded as Democratic political property. He is not intended to have a will or intelligence of his own, He must go where he is ordered, and vote as he is bid. He must take whatever candidates are offered him. He must be simply a Democratic machine to put tickets in the ballot box. That is the light in which he is regarded. And because it is so, he seems an unnatural existence when he becomes something else and votes as he pleases. He is a "White Blackbird" then. And all of this is due to the Irishman himself. He has made himself Democratic property so long, and so constantly, I that he has no right to complain I when he finds himself spoken of as such. It may and ought to shame him, to send the blood to his face and the fire to his eye, but who is to blame but himself? An Irishman is a at is a on is the Democratic idea, and if Irishmen had not almost universally abdicated their own wills and intelligence, that idea could nver have had an origin.—Indianapolis

Journal.

A Scientific Infidel.

There was a man in Cass county. Georgia, who had been in the State Legislature, and who never neglected an opportunity to emphasize the fact. He was a perfect infidel as to new discoveries and sciences, being perfectly satisfied that if the world turned over all the water would spill out of his well, and only giving in to steam cars bv slow degrees. But all the vi-

als of his contempt were poured out upon the idea of a telegraph and he

was wont to say that nobody need to

try to come "the green'' over him in

iii

it

that way, for he had been in the Leg-

islature. Finally. the State road was

fcuiii, and workmen began to put up telegraph posts right in front of his house, and to stretch the wires on

them. His exultant neighbors, thinking they had him on that occasion, asked "Well, old fellow, what do you think of telegraphs now?" He was much concerned, but died game. Drawing himself up an inch taller, he said "Gentlemen, when I was in the Legislature I gave this subject ray very attentive consideration. I said then, as I say now, that it may do for letters and small bundles, but it will never take a cotton bale—no. gentlemen, never!"

PEOFESSOI: Palmiera, who has so closely studied the phenomena of Vesuvius, declares that there is a perceptible relation.between the phases of the moon and the developments of volcanic action. Any one who has lived in the South, or even sailed in the Mediterranean, may have noticed how carefully sleepers in the open air guard the head and face against the rays of the moon, to avert opthalmia and other ills. In India meat exposed to the rays of the moon immediately putrefies. The moon's influence produces tides and currents in the atmosphere just as it does in the ocean. Some of these f?cts indicate a lunar action more subtle than science can yet aecount for.

THE largest pig in England, if not in the world, is now the property of Mr. Loyd, of Bredon Worcestershire, -who purchased it of a neighbor, when two months old, for less than five dollars. This wonderful animal is now twenty-twd months old, and measures nine and a half feet from the end of the nose to the tip of the tail, five feet around the body, and stands four feet high.

Ceylon hf$s 131,000 acres cf coffee.

CORNER BOOK STORE.

THISOL»~

COMER BOOK STORE.

'"ITIE tiro of December has JL raovul of the old

ill sod :l re.

CORNER BOOK STORE

To the

kSonth Room, National Block,

W A Nil I]¥3 T03V .STREET.

Where may be found a fall stock of Miscellaneous, School, College, Toy, and Blank

O O S

Including :tchoice lot of Itibles. Prayer anil Hymn Hooks. Note, .Letter, Cap, Hill and VV* :ippi

A E 8

Bull" and White EN ELOI'ES, lates, Ink, Mucilage, Crayons, Pencils, and ail that is necessary to make a full stock of Stationers' Goods.

A full and nice line of

Pocket Cutlery and Pocket Books

Having lost our rat?restock of

WALL AND WINDOW PAPEKS,

we have, received since an entire new stock in that line, and ask your attention to the best, prettiest, ind cheapest assortment ever offered in this eitv.

Curtains. Goods and Fixtures,

A nice assortment.

PICTURE FRAMES & MOLDINGS. I

We had also to lay in a now stock of Frames and Moldings, which are cheaper than ever. Particular attention paid to Fl'A^JING Pictures, and no extra charge for work Cords, Tasselsand Picture Nails.

Toys and Notions by the Million.

We receive all

flic

leading

Magazines and Newspapers,

Having over fifty different kinds, not on our list promptly supplied.

The

ind anv

Indianapolis Daily Papers,

Journal and hcntinel, and the Lafayette Journal, received every morning, and delivered to subscribers at publishers' rates.

We cannot oegin to enumerate all that we have to sell, but ask you to hunt up the old establishment, and see what we have. And while we would thank the public for their former liberal patronage, we would ask a continuance ot the same, and shall try and deserve it by our attention to the wants of the community, and selling at such prices as will suit all reasonable people.

L. A. FOOTE At. CO..

ja'2S

PAINTING.

rr.

II. WINTON

1IOUSK, vSICiN ANT)

ORNAMENTAL PAINTER

"VXTOULD return his sincere thanks to a

generous public for past favors. As

:i Glazier. Gilder, Paper Hanger, Engraver

on

\y-00(it

&,.mf

ISSF.M.ISAB,fi E Jf,

Fashionable Milliner,

Hughes' JJlock, opposite. Courfcllousc.

CRAWFORDSVILLE, INI).

AS just received lecied

which she olYers to the ladies of Crawt'ordsville and vicinity. Call and examine her stock.

Miss F. M. BALDWIN.

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^REAL^ESTATE AGENCY.

ALBERT C. E A E S A E

AND

GENERAL COLLECTING AGENT,

CRAWFORDSVILLE, lND.

Has DESIRABLE LOTS in different parts of the city on easy terms. Has Town Lots which you can pay for in

Monthly or Quarterly Payments

without interest. Come and buy one, and you will find it is no harder to buy a home than to pay rent. Therefore,

STOP PAYING RENT!

and buy a liomc of your own, and lay the foundati6n of your fortune NOW. Nine out of ten of our rich men have become so by investing in real estate, why cannot you?

If you have a HOUSE TO LET, I can collect your rent with a great deal less trouble and vexation than you can, and won't chargc you much.

ALBERT C. JENNISON,

aply At J. M. Butler's Law Office.

CRAWFORDSVILLE JOURNAL: JULY 22 18(59.

BLACKSMITHINC.

Biacsmitliiiig in all Branches

'"piIK undersigned would respectfully A inform the public that they are carrying on the above business in all its various branches. From along and practical experience in the business, tliev feel confident in assuring the public that" their work and prices will give entire satisfaction. They are well prepared to iron wagons, buggies, Arc., and shoe horses in the inost desirable and approved style, and on short, notice.

Repairing of all kinds done with despatch. Particular attention given to mending and sharpening plows.

They ask the public to give them a trial, as they feel confident of giving satisfaction. IST Shop on Green street, between Pike and South streets. apr2'» CEO. JIir.EITOWEK .t FIRM.

DRY GOODS.

CANINES BEE JfJVE

I

O O

RI( E CANINE'S,

Bof IJtivo Storii.

TO I!UY YOIJK

DltlSS (lOOlLS 111(1 NotlOUS

UK KVKIIV YAKir.TY.

C*enfV Furnishing *oois

ALSO. A FULL LINK OF

Fashionable Clothing!

•U'ST RECEIVED.

Callainl See for Yourself!

Xalcouu! IllocU. Wasliiiiiilon St..

CE AW" FOKDSVILLE. IXI )T ANA.

juneStl'

he is equal to the best work-

men in the state. shop on Green street,

MILLINERY.

1869. 1869.

jlWC1TJT. IV IS RY.

MILLINERY. 5 1 1 2

I I

WE

a large ami well

Spring Stock of Milliner},

spring

1?,

ftonflnvoKt corner of Wnsliiiialon and 1 oriidii streets.

l\Eilliiioi'y (xoods.

Consisting of all the latest styles of

ISoimets, Ar*.. Ilihltou,

FRENCH FLOWERS, Bonnet Silks of all Colors.

fl'e l»avo a very nice •'APS for Old

line of mtKSS Mies.

Lace Collars, Lace Hand­

kerchiefs and Col­

lars and Cnifs.

Our stock is one of the largest ever olTercd 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 hopes she will have the pleasure of adding a great many more to is

W. S. WASSOi\,

Southwest cor. Wash'ton and Vernon Sts. 15ap3m

WOOL DEPOT.

Wool! Wool!! Wool!!!

Crawfordsvllle Wool Exchange

MANUFACTORY.

K. ML MIIULSS «& co.

FFER the largest and best stock of Woolen Goods o.f thi .i.r own manufacture over offered the

"W O O JL„ A. JfK

Also additions comprising in .part

(JlOtllH,

(jassimers, Noes kins, Uankets,

(if

Tweeds,

Coverlets, Counterpanes, €ottonades.

Trimmings, Flannels, Yarns,

11 descriptions, colored and white, double and twist, also Hingis, on the best of terms for

WOOL OR CASH!

Let every farinei and ali wr.nting goods call and see Hills'stock before sfilling wool or purchasing. Also will manufacture wool on the best of terms.

Card, Spin, make Rolls and Batting with

SeatneiN audi Dispatch!

mav27tf

WQOIj

Wool received at

HArrS AND CAPS. THE FACTORY.

a

WOOL, DEPOT.

NEW BAKERY.

J3W JET»

TVli

••The Old ?Staefe Ntand."

Call am! sec the lew Firm and get Komething nice in Ihe (Grocery IJne.

VERY Till NW in the Bakery Line of the tinest quality. Orders promptly tilled, and all iroods delivered. Don't, forget to .-all when you como to town. Bring your I produce and tret the highest price, and the irevhest and cheapest groceries.

If you are hungry, come and get your dinner. Why starve You e.an appease your appetite for a small sum. Don't forget the. plac".

Next door to the

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INVITE the especial attention of the ladies of Crawfordsville and

the

JVJL Ft, tiVXXI'"o't It

maydnio

large and attractive line of

vicinity to our

9 5

MAH011NEY & GERARD.

^MERCHANT TAILOR.

fS im in jr JS to a 1*

.JOHN MAAS,

MERCHANT TAILOR,

Commercial Row, Green St.

Has the most complete

Supply of new Spring Goods

Ever brought to Crawfordsville.

nice (JLOTIIS and cassimeres

1 I For pants and coats,and the i'

BEST TAILORS IN THE CITY

To make them up.

E E I N

In the Dry Goods line.

Boots* Shoes, Hats & Caps

Collars and Neck-Tics,

All of the best quality, and to be sold cheap.

Custom-Work

Done at the shortestnotice, in the best style, and for the lowest prices, apl JOHN MAAS.

DRY GOODS.

Great Opening*

OffAKI.KT €EAWFOBD'8

"Stone Front."

It ESS GOODS

Lcsk (han (»ohl Prices!

UoodK ar« Kxliibited On Onr Counter* Daily.

SADIES. CALL.

DRY-GOODS.

MeCLURE, FRY & CO.,

-Hf^VE THR-

Largest and Best Assorted Stock

OF

ALL KINDS OF GOODS

IN THE CITY

EVERYBODY

in

DTVITED

To Come and See the Pile of

E A O O S

AT THE

"RHINOCEROS."-

CRAWFORDSVILLE.

raavlli tf

LIFE INSURANCE.

Life Insurance Company.

MITTUAJL.

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-forfcitable—i.

e.,

its members will in all eases get all the insurance they pay for. No restrictions as to reidence or travel.

One-third of the premium a permanent loan: and this privilege is not conhncd to parties whose annual premiums exceed $40 or §i50, but is extended alike to all its mcm bers. •_ .,

It ixifilcos ft very liberal discount from its table rates to all ministers of the Gospel. OFFICERS:

Walters. Griffith, President. I. II. Frothingham, Treasurer. George E. Ripley, Secretary. William J.

Coffin, Actuary.

J. FARRAND TITHE.

Agent for Western Indiana. ftW Pamphlets and all desired infoimation will he sent by mail on request. nov26yl