Crawfordsville Weekly Journal, Crawfordsville, Montgomery County, 23 September 1869 — Page 3
A PI«n for Fair Play—'The Right of a Man to Work.
In a speech at Medina, New York, on Emancipation Day, Mr. Frederick Douglass thus spoke of his son, whom the Printers' Unions in this country are trying to deprive of the chance of earning his living at his trade:
uIn
the days of slavery, when I was
a slave, a negro having a master might work at any trade or calling in the Southern States and at Washington without opposition. While liis wages went into the pockets of another, while the bread that he earned in the sweat of his face was to be eaten by another, while he was to toil that another might live at ease, he could do so without opposition but when he has his own mouth to feed, his own back to clothe, his own body to shelter, his own children to support and educate, the case is different.
White bricklayers, white carpenters and white printers combine to prevent any black man from working at these respective traces, and attempt to bend the government to this narrow and selfish purpose. I think you will agree with me that the case is a bard one for the negro. •'I have heard of putting men in a tight place, and have sometimes been severely pinched myself, and I know of no tighter place than that into which it is attempted to place the negro to day. If he steals we send him to prison if he begs, we spurn him from our door as a good for nothing if he attempts to work, we combine to prevent him, and even threaten to take his life. I have intimated that the question has risen in the right place, and I may say, since it must come, I am upon the whole, not sorry that I have a personal interest in its decision. For the moment, Lewis A. Douglass represents our whole people, rising from degradation to respectabilhy, and from proscription to equal rights The principal involved is one for which every man ought to contend. It involves the right to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness, and it is the business of every American citizen, white or black, to stand for this principal, each for all and all for each as the sheet anchor of a common safety. "I believe there never was a crime committed for which apologies of some sort could not be made, and the attempt to degrade and starve a colored printer at Washington is no exception to the general rule. It is alleged that he is an improper person to be allowed to work that he has at one time of his life worked at a lower rate of wages than that fixed upon as the proper one by the Printers' Union that he has worked in a town or city where such Unions existed, and did not become a member that he has served no regular apprenticeship that the card permitting him to work in the Government Printing Office was improperly issued, and much else of the same sort. My friends, I have neither time nor patience to expose and refute in detail these paltry allegations. From be ginning to end they are miserable shams, designed to give a color of decency to one of the meanest acts of cruelty and injustice ever perpetrated against .i fellow-man. "There is no disguising the fact— his crime was his color. It was his color in Denver, it was his color in Rochester, and it is his color in Washington to-daj*. In connection with this subject I have now a word to say of the goodly city in which I have lived for the last twenty years, and where I still reside, a city than which no one in the country is more civilized, refined and cultivated. It abounds in both educational and religious institutions, and its people are generally as liberal and friendly to the colored race as any in this State, and far more so than most cities outside of the State. Here the common schools have been open to all classes alike for a dozen years, and colored and white children have sat on the same benches and played in the same school yards, and at the same sports and games, and they dons so in peace. I can say many good things of Rochester. The Fugitive Slave Bill never took a slave out of its limits, though several attempts were made to do so. "When colored people were mobbed and hunted like wild beasts in other cities, and public fury was fanned against them by a malignant pro-slavery press, the colored man •was always safe and well protected in Rochester, and yet I am somewhat against it. One of the saddest spectacles that ever assailed my eyes or pained my heart was presented in that city. Pardon me for making mention of it, though it is purely personal. The same young man who is at work in the Government Printing Office in Washington, and against •whose employment so much feeling
has been shown, was the subject. He had just returned from the war had stood on the walls of Fort Wagner with Colonel Shaw had borne himself like a man on the perilous edge of battle, and now that the war was nearly over, he had returned to Rochester, somewhat broken in health, but still able and willing to work at his trade. But, alas, he begged in vain of his fellow worms to give him leave to toil. Day after da}7, week after week and months after month, he sought work and found none, and came home sad and dejected. I had felt the iron of negro hate before, but the case of this young man gave it a deeper entrance in my soul than ever before. "For sixteen years I had printed a public journal in Rochester I had employed white apprentices during all this time had paid out in various ways to white men in that city little less than a hundred thousand dollars and yet here was my son, who had learned his trade in my oflice, a young man of good character, and yet unable to find work at his trade because of his color and race.
Walking among my fellow citizens in the street, I have never failed to receive due courtes}' and kindness. Some men there have ever shown an saving my soul, but of what avail are such manifestations where one sees himself ostracised, degraded and denied the means of obtaining his daily bread!"
Wear a Smile.
Which will you do? Smile and make others happy, or be crabbed and make every body around you miserable You can live among flowers and singing birds, or in the mire surrounded by fogs and frogs. The amount of happiness which you can produce is incalculable, if you will only show a smiling face, a kind heart, and speak pleasant words. On the other hand, by sour looks, cross words, and a fretful disposition, you can make hundreds unhappy almost beyond endurance. Which will you do? Wear a pleasant countenance let joy beam in your ej'e and love glow on your forehead. There is no joy so great as that which springs from a kind act or pleasant deed, and you may feel it at night when you rest, and at morning when you rise, and throughout the day when about your daily business.
More Potatoes.
3Ir. JohnN. Wooley, near Wooley town, reports that he planted one half peck, 7% lbs., of the Early Goodrich potatoes and used from the patch, for the table, all summer. The rest were dug last week and measured thirteen bushels. Estimating the entire yield from the amount produced a little more than 22£ bushkls. Considering the large amount planted this yield has not been excelled in these "diggings."—Peru Itepiiblican.
—Young ladies who play croquet are known as "maids all for lawn."
PAPER CLOTHING.
'HE PARIS AND LONDON
Paper Clothing Company.
Ontlits for Ladies and Gentlemen.
The undersigned would most respectfully inform the public that the agency for the above, under letters patent celebrated manufactured paper goods, is established, and for the first time introduced in the United States.
Among the various accomplishments of science and art, this may be considered one of the greatest achievments of the age.
The renown which these goods have obtained in Europe for their exquisite elegance, flexibility, great durability and cheapness will at once recommend them to the American public. Xotice, Parties!—Jfo More Washing, *o
More Ironing, Ko More Vexation. The great invention of Paper Clothing which can not be detected from linen fabrics, and at one-half the price formerly paid for washing.
It would be impossible to give hc/e all the advantages which these goods possess in an eminent degree. They must be seen to be appreciated
The great demand for them, upon the manufacturers in Europe, prevented them thus far from sending a large supply. Thus the first invoice I will dispose of in small quantities only, merely to introduce and show their merit.
Wholesale dealers will not be dealt with for the present.. No order will be filled for more than ona dozen of any one article at one time to the same address.
PRICE LIST.
Suits, walking, with panier cut, cach., 75 Skirts, plain white, per quarter dozen.. 75 Skirts, one ruffle, per quarter dozen 1 00 Handkerchiefs, embossed handsomely, perfect imitation, per dozen 36 Collars, pliable as linen, per dozen 30 Chemisettes, per quarter dozen 60 Shirt fronts, elegant design, per dozen. 75 -White vests, four in package 1 00 Handkerchiefs, per dozen *... .1 00 and others. I Money must accompany each order to insure attention. Letters calling for information must contain stamp.
In sending money, procure money orders if possible, and add ten per cent, for postage. JACOBUS VAN, The Paris and London Paper Clothing Com-
£[arket,
anv»s Agent, 35 Circle street, corner of Indianapolis, Indiana. sep2m3
NOTICE OF DiSSOLUTION.
NOTICE
BLACKSMITH INC.
Blacsmitliing in all Branches
THE
undersigned would respectfully inform the public that they are carrying on the above business in all its various branches. From a long and practical experience in the business, they feel confident in assuring the public that their work and prices will give entire satisfaction. They are well prepared to iron wagons, buggies, «feCr, and shoe horses in the most 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 giviugsatisfaction. Kg"""Shop on Green street, between Pike and South streets. apr23 GEO. HIGHTOWER & FIRM.
DRYCOODS.
CANINE'S^ BEE HIVE
GO TO
RICE AZN IIVE S,
AT THE
Bee Hive Store,
TO BUY YOUR
Dress Goods and Notions
OF EVERY VARIETY.
Gents9 Furnishing Goods,
AND
HATS AND CAPS.
ALSO, A FULL LINE OF
Fashionable Clothing!
JUST RECEIVED.
Calland See for Yourself!
JVntioiial Block, Washington St.,
CRAWFORDSVILLE, INDIANA.
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DRUCS, MEDICINES, AC.
M0FFETT & B00E,
DRUGGISTS,
No. 4, Empire Block,
Craufor»lsvlHe, Indiana,
Dealers in all kinds of
DRUGS anil MEDICINES,
Paints, Oils, Dye-Stuffs, Per
fumery, Fancy Articles,
PURE WINES AND BRANDIES
For medical purposes.
Lamps, Glassware, Paper, Pens,
Ink, Pencils, &c.
PRESCRIPTIONS
Carefully compounded and promptly attended to.
To the Public.
Thankful for past favors from a generous public, we hope by a strict attention to the wants of our customers, and a just and liberal dealing, to continue to receive a large share of their patronage, and we will endeavor to make it to their interest to continue their trade with us. "Give us a call and see for yourselves. no!2
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is hereby given that the part
nership heretofore existing between Shepherd and YanSicklc has been dissolved by mutual consent. The accounts will be collected by either of the old firm, one of whom may be found at the old stand, the other at the dry goods store of Fullenwider & Bro. II. T. SHEPHERD.
I. N. VANSICKLE.
I. N. VanSickle may be found with the half of the old stock at'the store of Fullenwider & Bro. I. N. VANSICKLE. sept9\v3
WOOL DEPOT.
Wool! Wool!! Wool!!!
Crawfordsville Wool Exchange
AND
MANUFACTORY.
K. 91. HILLS & CO.
OFFER
the largest and best stock of
Woolen Goods of their own manufacture everolfered the
WOOL TRADE,
Also additions comprising in part
Cloths, Cassimers, Doeskins,
Blankets, Tweeds, Jeans,
Coverlets, Counterpanes, Cottonades.
Trimmings, Flannels, Yarns,
Of all descriptions, colored and white, double and twist, also single, on the best of terms for
WOOL OR CASH!
Let every farmei and all wanting goods call :v? md see Hills' stock before selling wool or purchasing. Also will manufacture wool on the best of terms.
Card Spin, make Rolls and Batting with
Neatness and Dispatch!
C*TSH r.tin FOR WOOL,
Wool received at
THE FACTORY,
Or ui ilcu..:t uarters of
HSLLS' WOOL DEPOT.
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„NEW !*AK^RY^ E w" .ITIK,'31!
GROCERY and BAKERY.
••The Old »nck Stand."
Call and see the New Firm and get something nice in the Grocery Line.
EVERYTHING
ill theBakery Line of the
linest 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'afe 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 the
6 4
a
MAH0KNEY & GERARD.
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MERCHANT TAILOR.
Summer Stock!
JOHN MAAS,:
MERCHANT TAILOR,
6 Commercial Row, Green St.
Has the most complete
Supply of new Spring Goods
Ever brought to Crawfordsville.
NICE CLOTHS AND CASSIMERES
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, Ac..
All of the best quality, and to be sold cheap.
Custom-Work
Done at the shortest notice, in the best style, and for the lowest prices, apl JOHN MAAS.
MILLINERY.
1S0O. 1869.
MILLINERY.
HISS F. M. BALDWIN,
Fashionable Milliner,
Hughes' Block, opposite Court House
CRAWFORDSVILLE, IND.
HAS
just received a large and well selected
Spring Stock of Millinery,
which she ofl'ers to the ladies of Crawfordsville and vicinity. Call and examine her stock.
Miss F. M. BALDWIN.
apS
DRY-GOODS.
MllM. FRY & 0..
-HAVE THE-
Largest and Best Assorted Stock
ALL KINDS OF GOODS
IN THE CITY,
EVERYBODY is INVITED
To Come and .See the Pile of
E A O O S
AT THE
"RHINOCEROS."
CRAWFORDSVILLE.
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LI FE_ INSURANCE.
HOME
Life Insurance Company. MUTUAIi. 25S Broadway, New York. Assets $3,000,000. Assured Members. .10,000.
ITS PRINCIPLES:
STABILITY, MUTUALITY ana 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 arc
non-forfeitable—i.e..
its members will in all cases 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 confined to parties whose annual premiums exceed $40 or $50, but is extended alike to all its mem. hers.
It makes a very liberal discount from its table rates to all ministers of the Gospel. OFFICERS:
Walter S. Griffith, President. I. H. Frothingham, Treasurer. George E. Ripley, Secretary. William J. Coffin, Actuary.
J. FARRAND TITTLE,
Agent for Western Indiana. _=1 Pamphlets and all desired infoamr tion will he sent by mail on request. nov26yl