Decatur Eagle, Volume 11, Number 4, Decatur, Adams County, 3 May 1867 — Page 2

THE EAGLE. A. J. HILL, Editor. DEGATTTR INDIANA. FRIDAY, May 3, 1867. Democratic County Ticket. For Auditor, SEYMOUR WORDEN. For Clerk, A. J. HILL. For Commissioner Id, Dirt. JACOB SARFF. The News, For the week ending Tuesday the 30th instant, there will be issued from the Patent Office two hundrd and thirty-seven patents During the past week five hundred and thirty-one applications and seventy-one caveats have been filed. There is an immence movement of well to do Germans in St. Louis to Europe. Hundreds of them, with their families, are going to Germany to spend the summer, and watch the interesting events expected to take place there. The Attorney General has directed that a nolle prosequi be entered in the cases of several Marylanders, indicted in 1862 for treason. It is understood this is done by direction of the President, but the reason for the course is not known.

Chief Justice Chase is pushing matters so that the bankrupt law can go into operation on June 1. The rules for practice under it were completed by the associate Justices and will make a good sized volume. They will be printed and ready for distribution about the Ist of May. General Howard, at a public meeting held in Washington, Stated that there were twelve thousand colored schools in the country, aud that six thousand of the number were supported by colored people. He also adds that one million dollars had been deposited by freedmen in one of the banks during the past year. John Titus, aged ten years, whose parents reside at Villa Ridge, sixteen miles from Cairo accidentally stepped into a crevice near his home, which proved to be a den of rattle-snakes. The reptiles bit him so that he died in twenty-four hours. The weather not being warm enough to have entirely restored snakes to their full vigor, citizens found and killed them.

Numbers of persons going West, who intended to take the Omaha branch of the pacific Railroad, are going to Kansas City, to go out on branch. The fact is, the late winter has proved that the Omaha rout is too far north, and is consequently in danger of being overwhelmed by snows. This fact is encourageing to those who desire to see the future Pacific traffic flow through St. Louis and Cincinna. ti. It is gathered from high authority that the English Govern- I ment can be easily reconciled to parting with the Canadas and other British possessions in North America whenever those provinces shall themselves make manifest tfyeir desire to seperale from the mother country, whether for the purpose of annexation i with the United States, or for set-■ ting up an independent government for themselves. Intelligence was received on yesterday from Richmond, which shows that it is after all again in doubt as to whether Judge Underwoodwill essay the trial of Jeff. Uavis, at the May term of the United States- Court. If the term is adjourned without such hiaj, iLe President has deter-

mined to at once release Davis from confinement at Fortress Monroe, on nominal bail. The President has in his possession a letter, signed by leading Republicans, asking that Davis be released, and also a proposition trom Horace Greely, offering to be one of Davis’ bondmen. A dispatch from Council Bluff says the Missouri River, which has been rising for three weeks ihas reached its highest point and is at a stand—two feet above all high watter marks within the recollection of any man. The damage from the overflow is immense. Houses, farms, grain, cattle, and in many instances human beings have been carried down with the flood. All of the railroads have been greatly damaged. The track of the Council Bluff and St. Joseph Railroad is under water for several miles, and will not be in running order until the tide runs out. The Chicago and Northwestern track is submerged for -a distance of twelve miles, and temporarily abandoned. Passengers and freight are being delivered by horse power from St. Johns. Ex-Governor Perry, of South Carolina, has written a letter on the military governments in l the South, in which he says: ‘ A despotism wisely administered is the most perfect government on earth, being the government established by God for the control of the universe.

Maximillian was in close quarters at Queretars. Reinforcements from City cf Mexico, numbering 4,000, had been defeated by the Liberals, and the Imperalists had possession of only two streets in the city. Persons going out of the city to get food were shot down. The Red Republicans, at last accounts were in council atßrusseis, attended by representatives from France, Spain, Italy, Rome and Ireland. Plans of immediate operation in Rome, Spain and Great Britain were discussed. General Scofield has already commenced to appoint boards of registration to register voters under the reconstruction act, throughout Virginia. In some districts it has been found impossible to obtain loyal white men, and army officers and other non residents, have been detailed. It is estimated that it will take nearly three months to complete the registration. It will be completed first in the cities, so as to anticipate all municipal elections. The Postbffice Department is about to sell at auction some six j thousand? daguerreotypes, ambrotypes, etc., that were sent through the mail and finally found their way to the dead letter office.— lnd. Herald.

Washington, April 26. Attorney General Stanberry spoke at length in the Supreme Court, to-day, in opposition to the petition of the Georgia injunction. His argument was to the effect that the court had no jurisdiction, that the case was j not within the reason and spirit, of the Constitution, that the reconstruction act as viewed by the President works no hardships to the people of the South, as they can do as they please uider it, that this was a political case | and could only be reached by ! political remedies. Mr. O’Connor argued for the injunction on the ground that it was ordered to be done under j the acts of Congress, and was in ■ all its lengths and breadths unconstitutional and void. The argument will bo resumled next Friday, when Robert iT. Walker will be heard for the i State of Mississippi, when the ! Attorney General will reply.

Registration in Louisana. A special telegram from New Orleans says that the white people are generally applying for registration under the reconstruction act, and that thus far few of the number have been disfranchised. The boards of registration, however, under General Sheridan’s order, are giving the law and the disfranchising clause of the constitutional amendment a strict construction; so strict, indeed, that the President has been appealed to for the Attorney General’s! decision on the disputed points. General Sheridan, in his order, says that pending the decision of the Attorney General on the question as to who are disfranchised, registers will give the most rigid interpretation to the law and exclude from registration every person about whose right to vote there may be a doubt. Any person so excluded, who may, under the decision of the Attorney General, be entitled to vote, shall be permitted to register after; that decision is read, due notice of which will be given. An orderhas been issued from General Sheridan’s headquarters appointing three registers for each parish, and instructing these officers in reference to their duties. It is supposed that several New Orleans citizens will be selected for the position Os register for the country parishes.

The first persons registered under the reconstruction act was Cuthbert Bullitt, ex United Marshal for Louisiana. Over three thousand persons have been registered. —ll l I HI — - Animus on the Injunction Proceedings. Governor Sharkey states that the counsel in the in junction petitions will, if allowed, argue at length upon the merits of the case next Friday, and expects to finish on that day. He further says that the. motive which prompted the action takeu by Mississippi and Georgia, and which w*as urged upon the Government, of other States was, that it afforded the best means of entering a protest against the military law, and would enable the States in a future contingency, promising legal relief from the operation of any part of this law, to point to this formal protest as evidence that the Congressional plan of reconstruction has been forced upon the South against its will. Governor Sharkey says. old secessionists who acquiesce m the proposed plan of settlement, do so to maintain their consistency, they holding ; that secession was accomplished, I and that the South became a foreign power, was then conquered, and hence the North has the right to impose any terms whatever, jtod the conquered must submit.

The Millionaires of If ew York. The following is the age and the amount of wealth of a number of New York millionaires: William B. Astor is sixty-five years old; worth fifty millions; a' round faced, pleasant, quiet ■ mannered gentleman; owns twoj thousand dwellings, and is a lenient landlord. A. T. Stewart is sixty, thin, nervous, dignified worth thirty millions, and liberal in cases of benevolence which appeals to his sympathies. George Opdyke, five millions, fifty, but looks younger, an agreeable gentleman. James Gordon Bennett, five millions, seventy-three years old, dignified in manner, broad scoted accent, benevolent to the poor. Commodore Vanderbilt is white haired, red cheeked, seventy, worth fourteen millions, drives fast horses, keeps a fast boat, controls two fast railroad companies with fast men, and gives away his money very lavishly.

I Sandford Conover, alias Charles Dunham, who testified on the trial of the assassination conspirators and also before the House Judiciary Committee, that Jeff. Davis, Clement C. Clay i and other ex-rebel leaders were in consultation, while he was present, on a plan to assassinate President Lincoln, was to-day sentenced to the State’s Prison for ten years. Conover was convicted of perjury in testfying to the above effect, his accomplices admitting that the evidence was manufactured for the purpose of obtaining the reward.

NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. OF THE Superintendent of Public Instruction! ! Ge. XXT. ECOSS, Superintendent of Public Instruction, will meet the Trustees and other School Officers, of Adams County, at the School House, in Decatur, on Tuesday, May 14, 1867, at 2 o’clock P. M., and at 7 oclock p. m., will deliver a public address, in the M. E. Church; to which all citizens are cordially invited. S. C. BOLLMAN, May 3, 1867. S..E. A. C. NEW H ACK LINE 2 FROM Decatur to lUonroeviHe. Where it connects with the trains running each way. For passage enquire at the Burt House or Post Office in Decatur, and the Monroe House at Monroeville. B®“This line is much the safest, best and quickest route from Decatur to the Bailroad. nlvll PHILLIPS & WALKER. MONROE HOUSE. MONROEVILLE, INDIANA. LYMAN WALKER, ::::::: Proprietor. This House is prepared to accommodate the travelling public in the best style, and at reasonable rates. nsvll. SUMMIT CITY WOOLEN MILLS! ♦ FORT WAYNE, INDIANA, 200,000 Pounds Wool Wanted! For which we will pay the highest rates in cash. We will also pay cash for hard soap and lard, suitable for greasing wool. To our customers and all other's who have wool to manufacture, we can offer a larger and better assortment of goods of our own manufacture than heretofore. Having added new machinery, we are making goods in style and finish, equal to any made in the eastern mauufactories, and greatly superior in weight and quality.— Our facilities for custom Carding, spinning and Frilling, are such that we can execute it promptly. Having steam power in connection with our water power, experiened and attentive workmen, and greatly reduced prices, we hope not only to retain the patronage heretofore received, but greatly extend this branch of our business. Wool for sale or manufacturing, should be in good condition, thoroughly cleansed and free frem burrs, for Carding or Spinning, as no work will be warranted in these departments if the wool is not in good order. FRENCH, HANNA & CO. vll-n4. 4m.

License Notice. Notice is hereby given to the citizens of Washington township, in Adams County Itdinna, that Andrew Sorg will apply to the Board of Commissioners of said Adams County at their next session to be held at the Court House in the town of Decatur in said County on the first Monday in June 1867, fora license for one year to sell Spiritous, Vinous, Malt and other Intoxicating liquors in less quantity than one quart at a time, in the basement story of the buildifig situate on the following described premises in the said town of Decatur to wit: Commencing at the north east corner of inloinumber fifty nine in said town, thence running south west at right angels with second street fifty feet thence south east parallel with second street twenty two feet thence north east parallel with the first desciibed line fifty feet to second street, thence north west along second street twenty two feet to the place ofbeginning to bo used as a beverage on said premises. v ANDREW SORG. May 3d, 1867, ' Sheriff’s Sale. In the Court of Common Pleas Adams County Indiana. Mary St.udabaker 1 VS. | Irvin D. Siraisson J By virtue of an order of sale to me directed and delivered by the Clerk of said court in the above entitled cause, I’have levied upon and will expose for sale at Public auction, at the court, House door, in Decatur, Adams county, Indiana, between the hours of on e and four o’clock P. M., on Friday, May 21th, 1867. The rents and profits for a term not to exceed seven years of the following described real estate viz. ( The undivided fifty four hundredth and eighty nine thousand parts of the following real estate to wit: the sonth east quarter of section eighteen (18) and fractional lots No. five (5) and six (6) in said section eighteen (18) all in township twenty-five (25) north, of range fourteen (14) east, in the said county of Adams in the State of Indiana. And on failure to realize therefrom the full amount of judgement upon which said order of sale was issued, with interest thereon and costs, I will, at the same time and manner aforesaid, offer for sale the fee simple of the a. bove described premises Taken as the property of the defendant to satisfy said order of sale, this 30th day of A. pril, 1867. JAMES STOOPS, Jr., Map 3, 1867, Sheriff.

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Estray Notice. Takeu up by Abraham Rawley, a dark red steer, supposed to be three years old in the spring, right horn drooping, while on the belly, with no marks or brands perceptible Appraised at fourteen dollars reported bv E. Conkle, J. P., of Wabash -township, attestJOHN Me CONN EL, Feb Ist, 1867. Clerk. o[cetoNon-|{esidents. In the Court of Common Pleas of Adams County Indiana, May , Term, 1867. Harmon M. Eldrige) vs. s Divorce. Harriet J. Eldridge i It appearing from affidavit fied in the above enttled cause that Harriet J. Eldridge is a nonresident of the State of Indiina. Notice is therefore hereby given tbesaid Harriet J. Eldridge that site be and appear before the HonJudgeof the Court of Common Adams county, on the first day of the next 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 er demur to said complaint or the same will be heard - and determined in her absence. Witness my hand and seal [l s.j of said court this J 9th day of February, 1867. JOHN McCONNEL; Clerk. Feb. 22d, 4w. A. J. Hitl Deputy. Notice to Non-Residents, State of Indiana, Adams county; in the Adams Circuit Court, August Term, 1867. Sideny C. Bloomhuff vs. . Attachment. Stephen J. Taft <fc Daniel M. Beers It appearing from affidavit filed in ths aboveentitled cause thaffStephen J, Taft and Danniel M Beers, the abovo named defend ant are non-residents ofthe state of Indiana. Notice is therefore hereby give, the said de fendents of the filing and pendency of this proceeding in attachment, that they be and appear before the Hon. Judge of the Adams Circuit Court, 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; the 26th day of Angust, 1867, and plead by answer or demur to said proceeding, or the same will be heard and determined in their absence. Witness my name and the seal of said court, this 19th day of February’ 1867. JOHN McCONNEL Clerh. Feb.22d,4w. A. J.Hill, Deputy. Notice to Non-Residents. State of Indiana. Adams county, in the Court of Common Pleas r>( Adams county. May Term, 1867. Jonathan Kelley jr. vs. . Complaint. Elizabeth Getlis Jacob Gettis ► 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. Notice is therefore hereby given the above named dsfendants of the filing and pe-’dency of this proceeding, and that they beandap pear before the Hon. Judge of the Court of. Common 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.cn Monday, August 26tn, 1867, and plead by answer or demure to *ai<) complaint or the same will be heard deturm ined in their absence. Witness*my name nnd seat of said court this 19th, day of February, 1867. JOHN McCONNEL Clerk. Feb 22d,5w. A. J. Hill, Deputy.

License Notice. Notice is hereby given to the citizens of Washington townsh.p, Adnms county Indiana, that George Smith will apply to the Board of Commissioners of si-id Adams county, at their next session to commence cn the first Monday ot March, 1867 at the court House in said county, for a license, for one year, tosell vinous malt and intoxicating Vquors, in less quantity than a quart, at anl in the buildingowned by the unde*sighed, situated on the following described premises in the town o' Decatur, Washington township, Adams county Indiana, to wit; commencing at a point on Secend street, thirty-six feet south east of the northeast corn or of i.dot number sixty one. in said towu 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 cn said premises. Fob. B,4\v. GEORGE SMITH. Commissioners Sale. Notice is hereby given that the undersign ed commissioner appointed by the court of Common Pleas of Adams county will sell at private sale at his law office in the town of Decatur in the county of Adams in the State of Indiana mand after the 9th, day of March A. D. 1867. Tne fellowing described Real Estate to wit: The north west quarter of the north west quar ter of section twenty five (25) the ea«t half of the north east quarter of section twenty six the east half of the touth east quarter of section twenty-three and the west half of the south west quarter of sec ion twenty-four all in township twenty fire (25) north of range fourteen east in the County ofAdamsinthe State of Indiana containing in all 280 acres subject to the life estate therein of Janes Aspy which has been assigned the record of which assignment may be found on Order Book of court of common pleas of Adams county: Said sale will be made On the following Terms one third the purchase money in hand one third in one year one third -in two years with intereston defered payments to be secured by notes to satisfaction of the undersigned. DVID STUD BKER Feb Ist, 1867, Commissioner. APPOINTMENT OF ADMINISTRATOR. Notice is hereby given that the undersigned has been appointed Administrator of the estate of Edward H. Shepherd, deceased, Said estate is supposed to be solvent. MARK ASPY Administrator, Jan- 4th 1861. 4w.

NEW BAKERY. Merryman & Archbold. Would respectfully inform the public that the best of BREAD, ROLLS, PIES, CAKES, CRACKERS, ETC.y can at all times be had at their estab'ishment Cake and Confectionary furnished private families and parties on short notice. CHOICE FAMILY GROCERIES AND CON F’E C T I O N E RY , kept constantly on hand, The patronage of the public respectfully solicited. Bakerv, east side Second street, opposite 3 f Stoops Harness Shop. Decatur, Sept. 6. 1866. ts. New Wagon Shop! FREDERICK MEITZ. WOULD announce to the public that he it prepared to manufacture on short notice and reasonable terms, CARRIAGES, BUGGIBS, WAGOSf Spuing Wagons, etc, etc., made to ordc have on hand a good supply of seasoned torn ber, and will warrant all my work, and defy competion in workmanship and prices. ' REPAIRING! done on short notice, and the most reasonabl terms. Give me a call. Shop in the o’ Democrat” Office, south side of Madison a oetween Front and Second streets, Dicntu* Indiana. Sept. 22,a. 1865 New Planing Miff.. DECATUR, INDIANA: In the building formerly known as Nuttman’s A shery. THE undersigned is prepared to dress all kinds of lumber used for building purposes, on the shortest notice. Lumber brought from a distance dressed so that it can be takeu back the same trip. Charges reasonabie vlO-i.27. NUMBERS & BLACKBURN. PLANING MILL, DECATUR, IND. At the old FORNAX MILLS. All kinds of’lumber dressed to order, such Flooring, Ceiling, Siding, Wide Lumber etc.,.. Persons bringing lumber from a distance, can get it dressed and take it back the same trip. D.O. JACKSON. vl()-n?5-ly. Proprietor. raiF FsmSiiis THE undersigned School Examiner, willhold! public examinations at his office, in Decatur,on the last Saturday ofeach month, and? on Sntuaday. Oct .13, 1366. “ Nov. !<*, '• " Dec. 8,

SPECIAL. The School Law positively prohibits examination upon any other day than that set apsror public examination ,and requiresall teachers to present to the Examiner a certificate or good character,from a Township Trustee,'of/ sune other prominct citizen. S, C. BOLLMAN. June 17. 1 yr S. E.A.O. David Studabaker, ATTORNEY AT LAW, CLAIM & REAL ESTATE AGENT DECATUR, INDIANA. Will practice law in Adams and adjoining counties, will secure pensions nnd other claims against the government, will buy and sell Real Estate, examine titlesand piy taxes, and do.all other business pertaining to Real Estate agency. He is also a Notary Public, and is prepared to draw deeds, mortgages, and other instruments of writing. June Bth. (86G. vlO-nll-ly. OORWIN &, BRO’S. DEALKHS IN Drugs, Medicines, & Chemicals, FANCY AND TOILET ARTICLES, Sponges, Brushes,Perfumery, Ac. KEROSENE OR COAL OIL AND LAMPS: Physlcia.is’ Prescriptions carefully com pou ided and o-ders answered with care and ' despatch. Farmers and Physicians from thec.ountry will find our stock of Medicines complete. warranted genuine, and of the best* quality. JAMES“R. BOBO; Licensed Real Estate Agent, DECATUR INDIANA. 1 AAAA-CRESofgoodfarmingland.sev-VVV ’eral Town lots and a large quantity of wild land for sale. If you want to buy-' a good farm or wild land, he will sell it to you. If you want your land sold, he will sell it for ' you. No sale, no charge. . May 4th, 1866. v!0-n6-ly. JAMES ¥? BOB(X ATTORNEY AT LAW. A PENSION A BOUNTY AGENT DECATUR, INDIANA. EFOFFlCE—Opposite the Auditors office.j"]), - Draws Deeds. Mortgages, and Contracts. . Redeem Lands, pay Taxes, and collects Bounties and tensions. May 4th, 1866, v!0-n6-ly. aNDRW~SORG? PHYSICIAN and SURGEON, DECATUR, INDIAKA. op,7lCE—Main0 p,7 lCE—Main St., opposite Meibers ro.’s Dry Goods St .ie . vßn42 ’ fTTTjelleff? Physician and Surgeon. DEC'AT UR, INDIANA. iEF OFFICE—Second floor over Bollman’ Store. v9-n!5. —■ - —- — ■— * - — _ J. _ . ** Flavoring Extracts. LEMON, Orange, Peach,'"Pine Apple, Rose,. Raspberry, Strawberry,,Yyiilla, Ac.— Very fine t,ud at lowest rates, at - -> • S. C. BOLLMAN’S New Drug Sow.