Decatur Eagle, Volume 11, Number 10, Decatur, Adams County, 14 June 1867 — Page 2

THE EAGLE. OFFICIAL FAFIB OF TH« COUNTY. DECATUR, LYDIANA. FRIDAY, JL.TE 14,1867. Democratic County Ticket. FOR AUDITOR, SEYMOUR WORDEN. FOB CLERK, A. J. HILL. FOB COMMtSSIONZB, 2». DIBT., JACOB BANFF. THE NEWS. There is a defalcation in the Sub-Treasury, New Orleans, of nine hundred thousand dollars. . Gen. Meagher, of Montana, has taken the field against the Indians, at the head of one thousand men. The New York Times denies that the President wrote to Breckenridge, desiring his return. The Herald's special says a mixed convention of Republicans assembled in Montgomery, Alabama, June 4th. The offices were very impartially distributed between the two harmonious races, Judge Smith a white man, being elected president, and the darkies receiving half the remaining offices. General Swayne, Governor Patton and others were present On account of the unexpected receipts of a miscellaneous character and from internal revenue, the statement of the Secretary of the Treasury for May will show not only a very large currency balance in the treasury, but a reduction of the public debt. Gen. Sheridan has removed Gov. Weils, of Louisiana, under the military re-construction act. I* is thought the President will revoke the order of removal and re-instate him.

Granny Ashley is “terribly worked up ” because the Judiciary Committee refuse to report the resolution of impeachment He threatens to “force” the Committee when they meet on the 26th; failing in which he will compel the House to reconsider their action on the question. Poor Ashley’s pet scheme is coming to grief. The Emperor Napoleon and the Czar of Russia, while riding in the streets of Paris, were fired upon by an assassin, whose intention was to kill the Czar. The assassin was a Pole, aged twenty, who was cut down and made prisoner immediately upon firing the shot, by the Imperial escort. A heavy hailstorm passed over the interior of Missouri on the Ist of June, doing great damage. The largest hail stones fell recorded ; some of them remaining twen-ty-four hours. The Government is ordering additional troops to the frontier to fight the Indians. It is understood Gen. Grant proposes using considerable cavalry to straighten out the crooked ways of the “noble red men.” The Herald’s New Orleans special says dates from San Luis Potosi, Mexico, to the 17th ultimo, state that Maximilian’s fate still hangs in the balance. Juarez and his ministers held a conference on the subject of a disposal of him, but the conclusion they arrived at is unknown. It was thought Juarez would carry him to the capitol. The capture of Miramon was confirmed. Mendez, however, is nowhere to be found. Escobedo uau issued an order that every Imperial officer who did not surrender within twenty-four hours should be shot when captured. It is semi-offlcially reported that the Prussian Government has refused to comply with the expressed desire of Emperor Napoleon that it would pledge itself against any future arming of Fortress Rodstadt. The <Herald's> Paris special says that the grand military review in the Champ de Mars on the 6th inst., was the most brilliant spectacle ever witnessed in France. Over 80,000 were under arms. A dispatch from Omaha says that a fight occured on the 16th inst., at Pine Bluff, between a party of men cutting railroad ties and the Indians, in which one of the former and six of the latter were killed. Another fight occurred at Cheyenne Pass on the 20th inst., in which one white man was killed.

Railroad Prospects. As soon as J. N. Templet, President of the Portland and Union Railroad, returns from New York, Messrs. D. Studabaker and J. Crabs will go to with a view of conferring with Mr. Templet with regard to organizing a company to extend the road to Decatur and Fort Wayne. If practicable, the citizens along the line will be waited upon for subscriptions, and when the requisite amount is subscribed, a company will be organized who will immediately employ engineers to survey the route and make an estimate of the expense. In the mean time our people should give the matter their earnest consideration, carefully estimate the increased value of their property with the road, and subscribe liberally to build it The tax itself, or rather the stock the county propose taking will not be sufficient to build the road. It is calculated that in four years we can realize $160,000 from the county subscription, under the present levy, and that 875,000 in addition will be required, to build the road to Decatur, which must be raised by private subscription. Our people must go to work in earnest; all who favor the project must subscribe in proportion to their means, and influence every dollar possible, and when capitalists at each end of the route see that we are going ahead in earnest, there will be no trouble in securing assistance. Arrested on Suspicion.—Two men were found in the field west of the old plank road, formerly the Blossom farm, on Tuesday night, about one o’clock, having in their possession a couple of horses. A party of five men returning from the attendance of a Masonic meeting discovered them, and answers -to questions put to them not being satisfactory, they were escorted to town, and held until proceedings could be instituted and a judicial investigation take place. They gave their names as Edward Ken* erk and John Bradbury, and claimed that they lived seven miles from Wayne, on the Bluffton road, and were in search of a stolen horse at the time. Early in the morning Sheriff 1 Stoops rode into the neighborhood of where they lived, where their story was corroborated by the citizens, when he returned and they were set free.

An Outrage. —Some cowardly rascals gave the side window of Harry Knoffs photograph gallery a volley of brickbats last Saturday night, about one o’clock, breaking the large glass in the window and the sash, making an ugly looking breach, reminding us of the appearance of the upper works ot some of Banks’ transports, when they returned from the Red River expedition. It was the meanest kind of an act, one, we hope, as ye local, we will not again be compelled to chronicle of similar character.— Those who indulge in such malicious mischief should be visited with the severest penalties known to the law. Editor Dead.—J oseph E. J ones, editor of the Jay and Adams Republican, died at the residence of his father, Westchester, Jay county, May 20. He was well known to many of our readers, being a son of Rev. J. H. Jones, formerly a resident of .this county. He was an excellent young man, highly esteemed by all who knew him. His death adds another victim to this “cruel war,” as it was caused by disease contracted in the service of his country. Peace to his ashes. The Henry Clay Statue at Louisville.—The inauguration of Hart's marble statue of Henry Clay, at the Court House, Louisville, Ky., took place on the Ist of June, and is described as one of the most brilliant demonstrations eveumade hi that city. The procession of the. different orders and associations was very lona and imposing. Judge W. F. Bullock delivered an eloquent oration, which was listened to by an immense crowd of both sexes, and of all colors. An ode was written by George D. Prentice. Buisiness generally suspended. Surratt’s trial commenced on Monday. The Government expresses confidence in his conviction.

State Items. Adam Goodson, of Wayne county, blew his brains out the other day in consequence of being jilted by his girl. The people of Rochester called recently, with the following statement of its object: “We have determined that something shall be done, if in the power of man, to prevent the spread of crime, and to inaugurate some plan by which the children of our town shall be taught by example that it is honorable to do right, and dishonorable to do wrong.” A panther was killed near Greencastle last week, thirty inches in height and three feet seven inches in length. In the shooting match between Erb, of Lafhyette, and King, of Springfield, Hl., the former killed thirty-eight, out of fifty double birds, and the latter thirty-five. 82,000 was the stakes. General Sheridan’s Reasons for His Removal of Officers ■•-Louisiana Registry ReSheridan Supposed to be Guilty of Disobedience of Orders. • New York, June 6. The Tribune's New Orleans special says that General Sheridan having been asked for his reasons to-day for his removals, forwarded the following: Headqr’s sth Mil. Dis.,) New Orleans June 6. j 2b General U. S. Grant, Commanding the Armies of the United States, Washington, District Columbia. General : On the 20th of March last I removed from office Judge E- Abel, of the Criminal Court, of New Orleans, Andrew J. Herron. Attorney General of the State of Louisiana, and John T. Monroe, Mayor of the city of New Orleans. These removals were made under the power granted me in what is usually termed the military bill, passed March 27,1867 by the Congress of the United States. I did not deem it necessary after the investigation was made by the military board on the massacre of July 30, 1866, and the report of the Congressional committee on the same massacre, but as some inquiry has been made for the cause of his removal, I would respectfully state as follows: The court over which Judge Abel presided, is the only criminal court in the city of New Orleans, and a period of at least nine months previous to July 30, he had been educating a large portion of the community to the perpetration of this outrage by almost promising no prosecution in his court against the offenders, in case such an event occurred. The records of this court will show that he fulfilled his promises, as not one of the guilty ones has been presented.

In reference to Andrew J. Herron, Attorney General of the State of Louisiana, I considered it his duty to indict these men before this criminal court This he failed to do, but went so far as to attempt to impose on the good sense of the whole nation by indicting the victims of the riot instead of the rioters, in other words making the innocent guilty, and the guilty innocent. He was therefore an abettor of and coadjutor with Judge Abel, in bringing on the massacre of July 30. Mayor Monroe controlled the element engaged in this riot, and when backed by an Attorney General who would not prosecute the guilty, and a Judge who advis'ed the grand jury to find the innocent guilty and let the murderers go free, felt secure in his engaging his police force in the riot and massacre with these three .men, exercising a large influence on the worst elements of this city, giving to these elements an immunity for not and bloodshed. The Gen-eral-in-Chief will see hoW insecure. I felt in letting them occupy their positions, and the troubles which might occur in registration and VQting in ule reorganizatiofl. I am, General, very respectfully, your obedient servant, P. H. Sheridan, Maj. Gen. U. S. Army. General Sheridan also telegraphed to General Grant: “ The registry returns from most of the parishes of the State have been received ; also, the reports of the officers who supervised them, and I can report to yon the greatest success, and that the best of feeling is existing among the people. The Herald's Washington special says General Sheridan is be lieved to be guilty of disobedience to orders in removing Gov. Wells, after having received the telegram from Secretary Stanton directing him to suspend all further action in the case of the levee commissioners. It is reported this evening that General Grant and Mr. Stanton had a conference to-day on this question, at which General Grant favored the administration of a reprimand to General Sheridan cautioning him to greater prudence in the future, instead of ordering him to be removed.

Alabama Republican Convention. The Union Republican Convention of Alabama, adjourned on the sth of June. Over forty counties were represented, by about onehundred and seventy delegates.—■ The following resolutions were adopted. Resolved. That the Republican party of Alabama, declares itself a part of, and in alliance with the National Republican party of the Union, and the unconditional Union of these States. Resolved, That we endorse the action of Congress in the question of reconstruction, and will heartily endeavor to carry out the same to its conclusion. Resolved, That we are friends and advocates of free speech, free press, and free schools, and a most liberal provision by the State for the purpose of educating the people thereof; and that henceforth there is to .be no distinction between the inhabitants in State, civil, or political rights, on account of color or previous condition. Resolved, That we discountenance all attempts to stir up strife and sedition among the people, believing such a course to be in every way injurious to the country. Resolved, That those men who stood firm to the cause of the Union are entitled to that confidence which is the reward of patriotism and fidelity in every land. Resolved, That we pledge our endeavors to the removal of the tax on cotton Mid the State poll tax, and establish as a rule in this State that the tax paid by every man shall be exactly proportioned to his properly, and none other. Resolved, That we recommend to the people of this State that they manifest their determination to abide by the prescribed terms of restoration, by electing men who can comply in all respects with the requirements of the act of Congress of the United States, and to support, for office, such men aS are true to the Union, and who prefer the Government of the United States to any other that could be formed; that all men have a cordial welcome to political equality upon this basis.

All Sorts of Paragraphs. A terrible case of crime has just Come to light in Nevada, Montana. A brother and sister named Smith having been living together as man and wife, and the woman has had no less than two children, who were probably murdered and buried under the house. Their remains were found and the parties confessed their guilt. , The Post says her confession reveals the astounding fact that she was even more culpable than her brother. They pleaded guilty to the charge of incest, and were sentenced to ten years imprisonment. Some of the co-operative labor associations have done well.— Forty-eight iron founders in Troy New York, have a capital of 825, 000 shares, being 8100 each—and every member. While other foundries were without profit last winter, these co-operatives earned 87,000 in wages. A small cottage in the vicinity of the falls, on the Canadian side of the river, has been rented for the occupation of Jefferson Davis and his family during the summer. The house is about half way between Cliffton and Queenstown. A German, after being enticed into a Philadelphia den, was robbed, entirely stripped his clothes and then turned into the streetsnaked. A 'correspondent of the New York Tn’&une says that the Turkish Embassador to the United States is“fast young man of mongrel blood.” A New Haven radical regrets that some of the temperance orators are attacking the "blergy for using wine in the celebration of the communion. A gentleman was arrested in Washington the other day, and detained in jail for a debt contracted thirty years ago. Ml- Phillips insists upon having a; negro for Vice President. Why hot be a candidate himself? He would do just as well. General Sickles in Charleston drives about.with four black horses and has the air and manner of the cock of the walk. Forney says Sumner is not unlike Gladstone, In that both live by “witties and drink” perhaps, yes. Radical, paper says, “Thad Stevens, confiscation theory is a proposition to commit natural suicide. A legislative reporter is showing up the corruption of radical Pennsylvania. A mare in Coventry, Vermont, gave birth recently to a colt with a human head. The eight railroads in New Jersey last year divided 82,372,216 among the stockholders. * . A New Orleans horse railroad company has. been condemned to pay 825,000 for killing a boy. A five year old baby in Chesterfield. Virginia, weighs 270 pounds.

Statement of Pubic Debt. Public debt bearing coin interest, $1,682,643,941 81 rjiebt bear- » ing currency interest, 86»,569,176i 50; matured debt not presented for payment 89,713,020,32; debt bearing interest, 8418,991,792,46; total debt, 2,687,040,519,58; amount of coin in the treasury. 898, 758,417,61; currency, 72,559,164,98; amount of debt, less cash in ’ the treasury, $2,515,615,986,99; i since May 1 the debt bearing coin . interest has increased 61,440,600; debt bearing currency interest has decreased, 8414,239,45; the matured debt not presented for payment has decreased, 822,291,520: debt bearing bo interest has increased, 8468,286. Tne amount of coin in the treasury has decreased 815,549,202,648. The currency balance has increased 83,881,760,674; while the amount of debt, less cash, in the treasury, shows a decrease of $517,015,026. The receipts of the sub treasury are $3,704,821, including customs of $300,000, and gold notes of 8328,000. Payments, 82,330,163; balance, 068,764It is stated that 8250,000 worth of fireworks have been consumed annually in Massachusetts. 860,* 000 worth were sold in Boston alone, 8100,000 were spent for India crackers. The use of all kinds of fireworks is to be prohibited on the 4th of July, in Boston. Planing Mill. Decatur, In.d,. M the old FORAXIX MILLS ALL kinds of lumber dressed to order, such as Flooring, Ceiling, Siding, Wide Lumber, etc. Persons bringing lumber from a distance can get it dressed and take itback the.same trip. D. 0. JACKSON, Proprietor. v10n25-ly. Notice to Non-Residents. State of Indiana, 1 ' Adams county, j . In the Court of Common Pleas of Adams County, September Term, 1867. A Benjamin Houck, Sarah Houck, VS.. Samuel Mock, sen. John Mock, Jacob Mock, v.UurAuSamuel Mock Jr., ’ Elizabeth Houck, Mary Robinson, Sarah Houck, Rachael Mock. It appearing from affidavit filed in the above entitled cause that Samuel Mock jr., Samuel Mock sen., John Mock, Elizabeth Houck, Jacob Mock, Sarah Mock, Mary Robinson, and Rachael Mock, are non-resianets 6f the State of Indiana. Notice is therefore hereby given (he. said above named non-residents that they be and appear before the .HonJudge of the Court of Common Pleas, on the first day of the' next regular term thereof, to be begun at the Court House in the town of Decatur, on Monday’the 9th day of September, 1867, and plead, by answer or demur to said complaint, or the same will be heard and determined in their absence. Witness my hand and the seal ofj (is.) said court, this 4th day of June, 1867. JOHN McCONNEL, Clerk, June 7, w 4. By A. J. HILL, Dept.

Petition to Sell Real Estate. State of Indiana, "I Adams County, j ‘ In the Court of Common Picas of Adams County, September Term, 1867. Notice is hereby given, that Mark Aspy, Administrator pf the estate of Edward H. Shepherd, deceased, has filed his petition to sell the real estate of the decedent, his personal being insufficient to pay his debts; and that said petition will be heard at the next term of the Court of Common Pleas of said county. Witness my hand and the seal of [l. s.l said Court this 7th day of June, 1567. : JOHN McCONNELL, Clerk, By . AJ. HILL, Deputy. ' Junel4-w4. U. S. Internal Revenue. Collector’s Office, 11th-Hist, Ind., 1 Anderson, May 18, 1867. f Notice is hereby given that the assessment “list” for the year 1867 has been placed in my hands for collection. The duties being now due, payment may be made to Deputy Collector Benjamin J. Rice, at his Office, in Decatur, within ten days from this notice, after which thne it will be my duty to serve demands bn all persons who have neglected to. make payment. If payment-is not made tbithin ten days after service of demand I will proceed to collect the duties with a penalty of tenper eentum, and the proper costs and expenses, by distraint. JOHN F. WILDMAN, June 7, It. Collector. Appointment Administrator. Notice is hereby given- that the undersigned has been appointed Administrator of the estate of Christina Hines,’ late of Adams ‘county, deceased; The estate is probably solvent. RICHARD WINANS, June 7, w4‘. Administrator. Appointment Administrator. Notice is hereby given that the undersigned has been appointed Administrator of the estate of Frederick Meyers, late of Adams county, deceased. The estate is probably solvent. LEWIS LUTZENffIZER, June 7, w 4. "Administrator. Notice of Insolvency. At the term of the court of pom. mon Pleas of Adams county, the estate of William H. Suttles was declared probably insolvent. Those interested are notified that it will be settled accordingly. 7 GEORGE HUMES, June 7 , w 4. Administrator..

CRABBS, MOSES & RICE, HEADQUARTERS -FOB ALL KINDS OFum, CLOTHING, HATS & CAPS, g BOOTS $ SHOES, GROCERIES, QUEENS WARE, sc., Which we are offering at GREAT BARGAINS. We have added to dur trade a well selected stock of -CARPETS! of which, we will at all times, keep a good assortment, and at reasonable prices. Our Dodds are at the best quality and styles. Great bargains are to be had in the following articles of Staple Dry Goods. 100 Pieces Prints, from 10 to 20 cts. 100 “ Sheeting, “ 12 cts. up. 50 “ Detains, 25 cts., oM Price. 20 “ Ginghams, 15 to 50 cts. Cottonaftes from 25 to sdc—Buy Soon. All Wool Casimeres Ikom 75c to SI,OO per Yard less than last Year. In presenting ourselves, under our new film, to solicit your patrunage, we will only say that our facilities are such that we will be enabled, at all times, to carry out our determination to keep always as desirable a stock of Goods, in our line, as can be found in this County; and we shall offer them at prices that will compare favorably with the Western Markets. We will pay the highest market price forj, ■ - ■ •woox., •fsfte., Black Salts, and COWWPBODVCH. CRABBS, MOSES & RICE. Decatur, June 7. vlln9tf.

W. O. SPENCER J. MEIBF.RB. :a—— NEW STOCK HARDWARE, -A.T SPENCER & KEIBERS’, DECATUR,::::::::::: INDIANA. iafebes, Screws, Ji’ails, Iron, DOORS & SASH, CaW Hariware & Camaiter Ms. HAND. PANNEL. RIP & BUCK SAWS. Chisels, dugers, Steel Squares, Boring Machines. Table and Pocket Cutlery. Also a great vareity of General Hardware being received every day. Cable Chains, Cog Chains, Butt Chains, Hatter Chains. FARMING IMPLEMENTS, Ptows, Cultivators, Road Scrapers, ° drain Cradles, Scythes, Rakes, Hoes, &c. —<o: •173K3D COOK STOVES in the market are kept by SPENCER & MEIBERS. We hayq also a large stock of good TIN WARE, which we can afford to sell as cheap as any House in the County. Remember the place—one door north of Dorwin b Bro's New Drug Store. June 7y1867.

CABINET WAREROOMS! BARTHEL &■ YAGER, degutr, Would respectfully call the attention of the public to the fact they keep constant-ly-on band, and manufacture to order, all kinds of '' ' FURNITURE, -SUCH AS— Bureaus, Stands, Breakfast, Dining, Side & Centre LOUNGES, CUPBOARDS, SECRETARIES, PLAIN AND FANCY CHAIRS, Jc., All. of which wifi be sold cheapkb than at any other establishment of the kind in this county. .. . . All work warranted to be iribde out of clear and seasoned lumber. Repairing done to order on short notice. Please call and examine our Furniture and Prices before purchasing We also keep on hand or manufacture to order all kinds, sizes and styles of We have a first class Hearse with which to attend whenever desired, on reasonable terms. Shop and wareroom on Second Street, Opposite the Public Square.. vlln9yl Grocery & Provision Store! 0, u SCtttRMEYEBt DHCATUR,' ----- IHDIAHA, Is receiving fresh supplies of Family Groceries every week. His stock consists of Co/Fees, ' / Sugars, Teas, Syrup, Molasses, Vinegar, filler atus, Spices, of all kinds, Dried Beef, Bacon Hams, Shoulders, Salt \ Fish, of all kinds, Soap, Candlesj Dried A&*n pies, Prunes, Canned Peaches, & Oysters. Wooiei 8 Willow Ware. wrammri TOBACCO $ CIGARS, , Butter, Lard, In fact everything usually kept is a First Class Family Grocery, And which T will sell very cheap-for cash. The highest Market price paid for all kinds of Country Produce.. Cash paid for Hides. vllnOtf

TINSTOVES! KO VER & BRO., East side 2d Str., opposite the Clerk’s Office, DMTUR, Respectfully announce to the citixens of Adame Cpunty, and the public-in general, that they keep constantly on hand a large assortment of -SUCH A8coax PARLOR AND OFIFCE STOVESAlso a large stock of TIN AND JAPAN WARE. They are also, prepared to put up Lightning Rods and Tin Spouting,, and in fact are prepared to do all kinds of work pertaining to their business, i&- - eluding COPPER SMITHING. . r Having recently enlarged by an addition to their store-room they are prepared to fill all orders in their line, of their own manufacture, cither at Wholesale of® Retail, at lower price’s than can"be furnished by any other establishment in the county. Country Produce taken in Exchange for work. vlOnlltf* NEW HACK LINE, --FROM- ’ Decatur to Monroeville; - —!—:o: Where it connects with, the trains running each way. For passage enquire at the Burt House or Post Office in Decatur, find the Monroe House at .Monroeville. WThis line is much the safest, best and quickest route from Decatur to the Railroad. PHILLIPS & WALKER, n4vlltf. . ,