Decatur Eagle, Volume 11, Number 1, Decatur, Adams County, 12 April 1867 — Page 2

THE EAGLE. A. J. HILL, Editor. DEQATUR INDIANA. TRIDAY April 18, 186 T. ELEVENTH - VOLUME. ~ With this number we enter upon the •teTenth-volume of the Eaglel Our connection with the paper dates back some eight years since; eight years fraught with slHbe vicreitudes of lire; but we will not retrospect; our space will not permit; it is with the future that we have to do. While we retain control of the press we shall try to represent the interests of the people on all local questions and ask that the people assist us ingathering the incidents of their respective neighborhoods worth recording. We cannot make a good local paper without being assisted as we suggest. An eight years apprenticeship has made as familiar with the ups and downs of a country printer,*ar.d we feel that we have charity as broad and deep as can enter into the breast of mtn for those who hare no sympathy for the undertaking we are engaged in. It enables us to keep on the even tenor of our way, regardless of the fault-finding of those who should be friends. It is a kind of malicious satisfaction to furnish gratis a half dozen copies of our paper to parties who have married or buried a friend, and who are regular readers of our paper borrowed of course from a neighbor, though they never contributed one cent toward keeping vp the press, and occasionally indulge in remarks as to the insignificance of our enterprise. Such are some of the drawbacks, some of the up-hill tasks in a printers li-e which he must overcome. There are many other dead weights we might notice, but we have, perhaps, gone too far already. It was not our intention to intrude our private matters upon the public, but as our thoughts fell into lin*, almost unconsciously, we bare concluded not to erase them. In a lew weeks the improvements we have for some time past contemplated will be brought about; all that our patron age will justify; we wish that we could do hiore than we propose. In return we ask the support of those who can appreciate the local press. Since our connection with the paper we have been brought to contact with the people and made acquaintances .throughout the county that We hold in the highest esteem. We feel that we have their sympathy, and thank them for the many wordsof encouragement we have received at their bands. This is the bright side ol newspaper life, and is all the incitement we have to push forward in an enterprise that, so far, has proved anything but remunerative.

••PROTECTION” TO MANUFACTURERS. The question of '‘protection” to manufacturers since the close of the war has been severely agitated. The friends of “protection” have formed in line on the one hand and joined themselves to the Radical patty; those opposed to protection on the other hand, and who favor free trade may be found i.i the Demo cratieranks. It was made an issue last fall, between the parties, and we are personally acquainted with Radicals who advocated all that tha most avaricious r manufacturer and devotee of “protection” could claim, and whose taxes are now unpaid, and who are utterly unable to raise the money to liquidate the same, jet with the presistency of the drowning woman, motion scissors, and for party’s sake will die game, boasting of loyalty »nd patriotism, though it robs their children of bread. How fares it with the men they protected? Many of the great manufacturing companies are making out a report of their operations during the year, and declaring dividends of from twenty to one hundred per cent, a year! T hint of it advocates of “protection.” After paying all expenses, those who ujake the least, have a surplus of twenty per cent, as dear profits. What a prosperous farmer be would be who in five years could double the number of acres he now ownsl Astonishing as this may appear it would be nothing to the farmer who by some feat of farmer’s legerdemain could double bis capital every year, yet these men you ‘'protect” are just as prosperous as our imaginary farmers. And not only did you advocate thw “protection” as it now stands, but you sent a representative from this congrvasional district to Congreu who is ia ’ ■ 1 . ' \ • ■

favor of greater “protection” then results from out present high tariff. To the men who cannot pay their taxes, this is a question that rises far above mere parly teste. Your prejudices may be so deep that nothing short of sweeping away your little farm will overcome them. You are getting in deep water, and when it rises so high that your last foot hold is swept away; when yon are ready to oatgh at straws, then and only then, will you acknowledge the wrong you have been guilty of perpetrating upon your family, to show your fealty to parly. You will then realize that you have been a traitor to your family and to yoorself. On the one hind tho manufacturer with his pockets bloated with greenbacks demands more “protection,” on the other the pinched farmers of the Northwest □ay aye, and mournfully struggle to “make a living,” while complaining ol the “hard times” that surely followed in the wake'ol the party policy they endorsed and upheld with their voles. None are so blind as those whi refuse to see.

’ CONNECTICUT ELECTION. The tow-headed philosopher who presides over the Tribune, Greeley, remarked to the faithful before the election there is no danger; we have tbe voters, and all wo have to do to elect our ticket is to bring them out. If his calculation was correct, they did not bring them out, consequently were defeated by a handsome majority. But Greeley is mistaken. The laboring men of Connecticut are tired ol giving one half of the result of their labor to the Government to keep up Radical pets and harpies. There never was a time in the history of the world when money was spent and throw away upon foolish objects, such as the people have been compelled to witness under the name of loyalty, as during the last few years. Tbe Russo-American Treaty. . A proposition from the Russian Government to cede to the United States Russien America for the sum of $7,000,000, Las been a subject cf discussion for several days by the Committee on Foreign Relations, but no definite conclusion reached. It would be a valuable acquisition of territory, but under the present strain upon the people to meet the necessities cf the Government, very strong inducements should be furnished to warrant such an outlay of money.

Rejection cr Gen. Slack —The Senate refused to confirm Gen. Slack as C<lkclor ol Internal Revenue of this District, when the President nominated Maj. Wildman of Howard couniy, who has been confirmed. Gen Slack's crime was the part he took in the canvas last fall, which made him disloyal in the eyes of the most noble Radical Senate The General has the satisfact : on of being in good company, as some of the bravest officers of the Federal army have similarly offended the Senate, and been as summarily rejected. The Grand Army of the Republic organized last fall ostensibly for the purpose of supporting soldiers for office, but when they came to vote their ballots were east for Radicals, and we believe the organization is now kept up to influence the appointment of Rtdicah, in opposition to soldiers who do not bow the knee to Radicalism.

Mexican News. The Heralds San Luis Potosi, Mexco correspondence of March 9, says the Liberals in front of Quartero are rapidly closing around the city to give the coup de grace to the empire* Escobedo writes on the 6ih instant that he had closed his lines in upon the city of Carona, occupying the west and southwest, along a line of elevations which command the city: aud Traraina, with the army of the north, occupying the west and northwest outskirts of the place. All was expected to be ready for an assault to a letter to Minister Laredo from Escobedo, states he believes it would not require more than three of four days longer to finish up the work at that point. He says that while closing his troops around the place large clouds of dust were observed, as if the Imperial army was retreating for Mexico, but this cloud returned toward Quartet o ns soon as it was evident it might be outflanked. He also states there is the greatest discord prevailing among the Imperial officers; lhat they are divided in council, and can not determine what measure to take. The army is almost io • starving condition.

How the High Tariff work—The Oppression of the Cowan tner—lmmense Prefits—Light frem Massac hnsetts A writer in the Northampton Gazette tells the publie some ugly facts about the cause of the high prices which are felt so opprrssely by all classes in ths community, except the manufacturers, who make great dividends, He says; A woolen manufacturer, ol Massachusetts, said in Boston, in 1865.“B*fore the war it cost me 83,50 a yard to make cloth, and I sold it at $4, Now it costs me $4 per yard, and I sell it at sß.’ Ex unio tiscoomnes, This man probably made a pilgrimage to Washington last winter to clamor for more “protection” to the woolen interest. If he did not, the woolgrowers in Brattleboro assembled recently resolved that they ought to have “such a tariff as will sustain them against the competition of foreign wools produced by cheap labor, cheap lands ,(!) and 'cheap capital.’’They also took efficient measures to hav this resolution carried into effect. That is right Let us have this additional tariff, by all means. Labor is a prodigious element iu wool growing and land is scarce and dear in the United States, so contracted and so densely populated compared with the Old World, Besides, it wilkhelp aforsaid manufacturer. An addtlonal five cents a pound on wool will furnish him the wherewith to” pull the wool” over tbe eyes of consumers, and get 810 a yard for his cloth instead of SB. Os tbe huge profits of manufacturing corporations, he says: Look at the dividends of manufacturing companies of the pastyear. Doubtless a salutary fear of taxation or of tempting competition has kept many from coming to light. But of those mede public, twenty per cent, is about at the minimum, while a hundred per cent, is quite as common. A majority ranges between these two rates. A company not a thousand miles from Northampton, has just declared a divi dend'of one hundred per ceni, on a years profits, besides reserving enough surplus to enlarge their mill, Out of whom do these profits come? Out of consjmers overbniden»d by taxation of every description. How is it posible to make such profits on a business long established and extensively pursued in the eastern and middle States? Because a tariff virtually prohibitory, excludes competion, and home monopolists have only to assemble from time to limo, fix their own prices, swear not to undersell each other, and their fortunes ere made Consumers may help themselves if they can. The old pretense that” protection “cheapens products by inspiring home industry, and filtering competition is exploded by combinations. He rightly adds; A long suffering public will begin by and by to ask troublesome questions It will want to know why protection is not extended to all interests. It may ask, “why not protect operatives as well as capitalists—hundreds as well as million. Whv not proteat labor by a prohibitory tariff on emigration, 60 that it can command four dollars per day instead of two dollars?” When it comes to this the system is doomed.

Rhode Island Election. Pkovidence, Wednesday, April 3. The State election today resulted in the complete success of the Republican ticket for State officers, members of Congress and Stale Legislature. The vote was very light. Mr. Dixon is re-elected to Congress in the Socond District by 1,200 majority. In the First District Mr. Jencks is re elected without opposition. The State officers elected are Governor, A. E. Burnside; Lieutenant Governor, William Green; Attorney General. Millard Sayles; Secretary of State, John R. Bartlett; General Treasurer, George W. Tew. The Senate will stand twenty-eight Republicans and six Democrats; House, sixty-two Republicans and eight Democrats. From St, Louis. St. Lout?, Wednesday, April 3. Faller returns show that the radical city ticket was elected yeaterdav, by an average majority of 2,700. The board of aiderman stand thirteen radical, nine opposition. The ruins of the Lindd Hotel arc being cleared away, preparatory to rebuilding the edifice. The Washington avenue wall, about two hundred feet of which is still standing, will be carefully taken down, and the elaborately wrought front preserved for the new building. Weather clear and warm. Ohio Legislature. Columbus, Ohio, Wednesday, April 3. The Senate resolution for manhood suffrage was token up in the House today, and the amendment agreed t> disfranchising rebels and deserters. The resolution will probably pass to night. The House passed the Senate manhood suffrage rcsolu'ion as amended—yeas; 53; nays 29 It will,go to the Senate to morrow. \ General Sherman has received leave jf absense from the President and General Grant, for such lime as he desires, not exceeding four months, and writes to ’riends in Washington that, accompanied jy his daughter’ he will, during the summer, visit Europe, and perhaps the Holy Land.

Devastation Occasioned by Breaking W Levees. Nxw 0 slums, Tuesday, April 2. The numerous breaks in the levees, assure a devastation over the richest portion of southwestern Lonisiaaa. By the giving way of tbe grand levee, Morgan sea overflows seven parishes. This was one of the largest works of the kina in the world, and was but recently com pleted. The work is progressing at Boman Crevasse, fifty-six miles above thia city, and with some hope of closing it. The most recently reported break is nine miles below Baton Rouge; which will do immense damage in overflowing this section of the country: .and cause great suffering among tbe poorer classes of the whites, and throw thousands of freedmen open the resources of tbe bureau during the coming season. The Times' special says the diary taken from the body of Booth will be given to the public in a few days. Judge Holl has testified before the Judicary Committee that the diary was given to him, together with the other articles found on Booth, immediately upon the arrival of the captors of tbe assassin in Washington. The book has been in his possession and control ever since; that it has not been altered in any particular; that when it was banded to him, eight leaves were cut out; that the diary commences with April 14, the day of the assassination, and that the first entry states on that day be (Booth) had prepared a communication and sent it to'lhe National Intelligencer, giving an account of the purposes of himself and bis confederates; that the remainder of the diary consists of a glorification of himself; whom he likened to Brntus, and a dennneiaton of his victim, whom he calls a tyrant, Judge Holt further testified that, jn his judgement, the diary shed no light upon the case, and did not deem it proper to offer it as evidence. The publisher of the Intelligencer testified that he had not received the com munica’.ior. Booth pretended to have sent that paper, and finally, there is no evidence that Booth ever wrote a line in the book other than that which is found there.

An Attempt to Test the Re-construc-tion Act in the Supreme Court. The State of Mississippi through Judge Sharkey and Robert J. Walker submitted a motion on behalf of the State to test the constitutionality of the re-con-struction act. The following in regard to it is from Washington dispatches of the 6th Inst, Judge Sharkey and R. J. Walker submitted this morning, on behalf of the State of Mississippi, a bill of complaint in the Supreme Court, wi.h a prayer that the President and bis officers and agents, especially General Ord, be enjoined and restrained from executing the act to provids for the more effie'ent government of rebel States, etc, and the act supplementary thereto and that powers of injunction apd subpoena, be issued directed to the parties aforesaid; with any other relief the court may deem proper. Judge Sharkey remarked that the bill had been printed. Attorney General Stanberry, said he believed it was the general practice to Obtain leave of the cdurt to file a bill. This bill was against the United States, and he desired to appear at the earliest possible moment to object to it. He repeated, that there must be a motion to file a bill in the regular way. Judge Sharkey repeated, that there was a motion, and he was aware of the magnitude of the subject, involving as it does the important and delicate question of constitutionality of Congressional legislation, and it was of great importance that an early decision should be arrived at, as much mischief might result by delay. Chief Justice Chase, to Judge Sharkey. “ You can only now move to fill a bill, and it will b<* in order to discuss a bill next meeting day.” Attorney General Stanberry. “I am ready now to resist the granting of a leave.” The Chief Justice. “We don’t propose to hear argument on a motion out of tho regular order. The motion will be filed.” Judge Sharkey. “I will now file the 'application.” This be did, and tha question went over until next motion day—Friday next. The Herald's Ireland correspondent says, there will be another Fenian rising immediately after the intensely severe weather moderates. had fallen without a day’s intennission/for fifteen days and nights. The Herald't Mexico correspondent says, the Liberals have advanced so closely upon Vera Cruz, chat the Imperialists fire upon them from the walls. A surrender of the city had been demanded, and was refused by General Gamez, It was reported that Diax had partially oenpied Puebla. The Worldt special says the President is of the opinion that General Sheridan had no right to make the removals he has made, and has called on the Attorney General for an opinion oa the subject. General Sheridan has telegraphed for instructions on the same point before making further removals,

Estray Notice. Taken up by Abraham Rawley, a dark red steer, supposed to be three years old in the spring, right horn ‘drooping, white on the. telly,with no marks or brands perceptible Appraised at fourteen dollars reported by E. Conkle. J. P.,of Wabash township, attestJOHN McCONNEL, > Feb Ist, 1867. Clerk. Notice to Non-Residents. In the Court of Common Pleas of Adams County Indiana, May Term, 1867. Harmon M. Eldrigek vs. S- Divorce. Harriet J. Eldridge ) It appearing from affidavit fied in the above enttled catne that Harriet J. Eldridge is a non-fesidentoftheState of Indiana. Notice is therefore hereby given the said Harriet .1. Eldridge that she bo and appear before the Hon’udgeof the Court of Common Pie ..s of Adams county,on the first day of the hext regular term of said court, to be held at the Court House in the town of Decatur commencing on Monday the 26th day of August, 1867, and plead by answer or demur to said complaint or the same will be heard and determined in her absence. Witness my hand and seal [l a. J of said court this )9th day 4 of February. 1867. JOHN McCONNEL, Clerk. Feb. 22d, 4w. A. J. Hi-il Deputy.

Notice to Noii-Residents. Stale of Indiana, Adams county; in the Adams Circuit Court, August Term. 1867. Sideny C. Bloomhuff vs. I Attachment. Stephen J. Taft & ( Daniel M. Beers J It appearing from affidavit filed in thabove entitled caYfse that’Stepheu J, Taft mid Danniel M Beers, the abovi named defend ant are non-residents of the state of Indiana. Notice ia therefore hereby givei the said de fendents of the filing and p'*ndeocy of this proceeding in attachment, thatthey be and appear before the Hou. Judge of the Adams Circuit Court, oh the first day of the next regular term thereof, to be begun and held at the Court House ’iu the town of Decatur on Monday; the 26th day of Angust, 1867, and plead by answer or demur to said proceeding, or the sama will be heard and determ ined in their absence. o Witness my name and the seal of said court, this 19tlr day of February 1867. JOHN McCONNEL Clerh. Feb.22d,4w. A. J.Hili, Deputy.

Notice to-Non-Kessdents. Slate of Indiana, Adams coumy, in the Court of Common Pleas of Adams county, May Term, 1867. Jonathan Kelley jr. 'j v«. | Complaint. Elisabeth Gettis Jadob Gettis y Charles Gettis Elizabeth Gettis Phoebe Gettis J It appearing from affidavit filed in the above, entitled cause that Elizabeth Gettis Jacob Gettis, Charles Gettis and Phoebe Gettis are non residents of the State of Indiana. Nolice is therefore hereb'y given the above named defendants of the filing and pe-deney of this proceeding, and that they be and ap pear before the Hon. Judge of the Court of Oommon Pleas of Adams County Indiana, on the first day of the next regular term thereof to be begun and held at the Court House in the town of Decatur,on Monday, August 26t i, 1867, and plead by answer or demure to said complaint or the same will be heard deturm ined in their absence. Witness ’my name nnd seal of said court this i 9th, day of February, 1867. JOHN McCONNEL Clerk. Feb S2d,sw. A. J. Hill, Deputy.

License Notice. Notice is hereby given to tho citizens of Washington townsh.p, Adams county Indiana, lhat George Smith will apply to the Board of Commissioners oFsrid Adams county, at their next, session to commence cn the first Monday ot March, 1 8t»7 at the court House in said county, for a license, for one year, to sell vinous malt and intoxicating Vquors, in less quantity than a quart, at and in the building owned by the undersigned, situated on the following described premises in the town of Decatur, Washington township, Adams county Indiana, to wit; commencing at a poinfon Second street, thirty-six feet south east of the north-east cornor of i lot number sixty one. in said town of Decatur, thence running southwest at right angles with second street fourty feet, thence south east parallel with second street thirteen feet; thence north east parallel with the line first discribed forty feet, thence north east along second to the place of beginning thirteen feet, to be used as abever age on said premises. Feb. 8,4 w. GEORGE SMITH. (established in 1866 ) ‘The Original One Price Store.” Townley. DeWald, Bond & Co.. JVb. 105 <£■ 107 Columbia St, Ft. Wayne-, Indiana. • Wholesale and Retail dealers ia French, German, British and B -lgian Dry Goods, are now receiving a large stock of Fall Dress Goods, Shawls, Cloaks, Mantillas, Cloths, Cassimeres, Satinets, Jeans, mg-, House Funfshing Goods, Woolen Blankets. Flannels, Quilts Domestics, Bleached and Brown Muslins, Sheetings, Shirtings, Tickings, Stripes Detains, Prints, Ginghams, Hosiery, Gloves, La dies’ and Gents Wrappers, White Goods of all kinds, Lanes, Embroideries, Trimmings, Fancy Wares. «fcc. We desire to cap particular attention to our large stock of Carpets embracing Brussels three ply. Ingrain English Wool, Listing. Hemp, Rag, Stair and other varieiies, also Rug«, Hassocks Oil Cloths &c. We shall this season keep the largest stock of goods ever brought to Fort Wayne. Our prices will be low for tha times, as we sell for small profits. Mr. R. W. Townley s always in the Eastern markets purchasing for cash, enabling us to sell at the lowest rates. L Towblst, DbWald. Bond <k Co!, Fort Wayuf.lnd.

NEW BAKERY.H Merryman & Archbold.® Would respectfully inform the public tMR the best of BREAD, ROLLS, PIES, CAKES, CRACKERS, ETOH can at all times be had at .their estab:isl.meH Cake, and Confection ary furnished privifl families and parlies on short notice.CHOICE FAMILY GROCERIES |' ■ AMO COffF’ECTIONBRT ,3 kept constantly on hand, The patronage of the public respectfully m 3 lieited, - * Bakery, past side Second street, opposite IB Stoops HamessShop. JB Decatur, Sept. 6, 1866. ts. New Wagon Shop! ■FREDERICK METTZ. | WOULD announce to the publie that heifl prepared to manufacture on ahort uoticM and reasonable terms, MRRIAGES, BIGGIES, WAGOMI Spring Wagons, etc , etc., made to order have on hand a good supply of seasoned Innzl her,and will warrant Ml my work. and dvfjfl coinpetion in workmanship and i ricea RE PA IKING 1 done on ajiort notice, and the most reason ab J 1 terms. Give me a call. F) ;n p j n the o I Democrat” Office, south side of Nadinn ■ 1 oetween Front and Second stieeis. Dtcatn ’ Sept- 22,a. 18C5 ; New Planing Mill. DECATUR, INDIANA. In the building formerly known as Nuttman’s Ashery. ——■ ;0.-— — THE undersigned is prepared to dress all kinds of lumber used for building purposes, on the shortest noiice. Lumber brought from a distance dressed eo that it can be taken -sck the same trip. Charges reasonable vlo-n27. NUMBERS A BLACKBURN. PLANING MILL; DECATUR, IND. At the old FORNAX MILLS. All kinds of lumber dressed to order, sueb Flooring, Ceiling, Siding, Wide Lumber etc.. Persons bringing lumber fro-n a distance can get it dressed and take it back the same trip. v!0-n?5-ly. KOTICK TO SCHOOL mW undersigned Schoo) Examiner, will hold * public examinations at his office, in Deca tur,. on the last Saturday of each month, and on Saturday, 0ct.13, 1866. ” Nov. 10, “ Dec. 8, special. Toe School Law positively prohibits examination upon any other day than that set sparer public examination,and rtquiresall teachers to present to the Examiner a certificate or good character,from a Township Trustee,’of s line other promi net citizen. T B*6. BOLLMAN. June 17. lyr rr S. E. A. C. DavidStudabaker, ATTORNEY AT LAW, CLAIM & REAL ESTATE AGENT DECATUR, INDIANA. Will practice law in Adams and adjoining counties, will secure pensions and other claim*, against the government, will buy and sell Real Estate, examine titles and psy taxes, and do all other business pertaining to Real Estate agency. lie is also a Notary Public, and ia prepared to draw deeds, mortgages, and other instruments of writing. Jone Bth, (866. vlO-tll-ly, DORWIN & BRO’S.

DEALLKS IN Drugs, Medicines, 8c Chemicals, FANCY AND TOILET ARTICLES, Sponge*, Brnsbes,Perfumery, Ac. KEROSENE OR COAL OIL AND LAMPS: Physicia.is’ Prescriptions carefully eon pou ided and o ders answered with care and despatch. Farmers and Physicians from tho country will find our stock of Medicines complete, warranted genuine, and of the best quality. ’ JAMES R. 8080,, Licensed Real Estate Agent, DECATUR INDIANA. 1 OOfl of good farming land, sev-•l-A' Y' ’erai Town lotsand a large quantb. ty of wild land for sale. If you wart to buyj * good farm or wild land, he will sell it to yon. If you want your land sold, he will sell it for. you. No sale, no charge. May 4th, 1586. vlo-n6-ly. jameOTboßcx ATTORNEY AT LAW. A PENSION & BOUNTY AGENT DECATUR, INDIANA. EFOFFlCE—Opposite the Auditors Draxs Deeds. Mortgages, and Contracts! Redeem Lauds, pay Taxes, and collects Bounties and ’’(-nsions. May 4th, 1866, vlO-n'6-ly. ANDREW SORGH PHYSICIAN and SURGEON, DECATUB, INDIANA. OfriOE—Main St., opposite Meibera to.’s Dry Goods St >:e . vßn42 FA. JELLEFF? Physician and Snrgeon, DECATUR. INDIANA. EF OFFICE—Second floor over Rollman* Store. vß~n!s. Flavoring Extracts. TEMON, Orange, Peach, Pine’Apple, Rose, j Raspborry, Strawberry, Viuilla,- die j— Very fine and at lowest ratee, at - S. 0. BOLLMAN® • New Drag fiorao