Decatur Eagle, Volume 12, Number 41, Decatur, Adams County, 15 January 1869 — Page 2

THE EAGLE. OFFICIAL PAPER OF THE COU.XTY. DECAT rii; ~rvi>i AJAAI - —,T_ . , _I l: ■ FRIDAY, JAV. 15, 1869. THE Mlh. Gen. Frank Blair, Jr., had an interview with the President, last Friday morning. Gov. Chamberlain, of Maine, was inuagurated on the Bth inst. The debt of the State has been reduced the past year thirty-seven thousand dollars.' The entire debt amounts to 85,057,500, which falls due in 1871. Gen. Grant is opposed to abolishing the grade of General, and says it ought to be conferred on Sherman. His wishes will probably prevail, notwithstanding there is strong opposition. It is thought that Collector Smythe, of New York, will be confirmed as Minister to Russia. The bill to pay the widow of James Wilson, of Indiana, late Minister to Ecquador, one quarter of her husband’s salary, has passed both Houses. Gen. Sherman has received information that the representatives of 400 lodges of Camanche Indians had arrived at Fort Rouscau, New Mexico, and offered to surrender. They were notified that no surrender would be received except at Fort Cobb, ||ie object being to have all the tribes on the plains within watching distance of Gen. Sheridan.

In the Kentucky House of Representatives, Saturday, a joint resolution was introduced, ordered printed, and referred to the Committee on Federal Relations, respectfully requesting Congress to remove all political disability that may attach to citizens of Kentucky, by virtue of the fourteenth constitutional amendment. Hon. Jonn Minor Botts died at his residence in Culpepper, Va., last Friday. His remains were taken to Richmond for interment. Hon. Schuyler Colfax, Vice President elect, was elected a life member of the Methodist Home Mission Society, at Washington, last Sunday. The congregation donating the amount required, 8150. Senator Morton, Dan. W. Voorhees and four other Congressmen, subscribed 810 each. It is understood that Mr. Colfax's religious proclivities will not interfere with his political labors. It is thought by some that Edmunds’ bill in the Senate, to prevent One person holding two offices, was instigated by Senator Wilson for the purpose of ousting Gen. Schofield. Wilson wants to be Secretary of War himself.

Eight misionaries, bound for China and Japan, sailed from Now York, on Saturday, in the California steamer. Gov. of Massachusetts, was inaugurated on Saturday, and delivered his message to the Legislature. o President Johnson signed the Southern Militia bill last Monday, under written protest, which he will communicate to Congress. The Republican member? of the Nevada Legislature caucus unanimously nominated Wm. M. Stewart for United States Senator. Fine oysters arc selling at Portsmouth Va., at 35 cents per bushel. *

Tennessee Legislature. Nashville. January 9.—Hon. F. S. Richards, Speaker of the House of Representatives and del egate to the Chicago Convention for the State at large, introduced a bill in the House, to Txj submitted to a vote of the people, authorizing a convention to la? composed of the members of the present Legislature, to convene on the 22d, of February. to enfranchise the disfranchised people of the State. The bill came np in the House to day, and Mr. Richards made an able speech in support of it The bill, at the close of the session. was indefinitely postponed. Mr. Richards is a thorough national Republican, and advocated in 1866, the biH allowing colored persons to testify in court, and voted for their enfranchisement; but the majority In the House differ with him on the suffrage question. They admit his ability, truth nq<i trustworthiness, but do not think the time for general enfranchisement has arrived. The sub isct will-hereafter come up jjj an other shspe

Railroad Meeting. The citizens met at the Court House, Saturday, for the purpose of consultation as to the best : mode of raising the aditional 850,000 required to secure the location of the Cincinnati, Richmond and Fort Wayne Railroad through the County. John McConnel was appointed Chairman, and A. J.'Hill, Secretary. The Committee appointed to solicit subscriptions reported that they had canvassed the County quite thoroughly, and had btfen ablc to secure but 830,000, most of which had been raised in the north part of the county. The Committee further reported that there was a general unwillingness to subscribe, parties offering various excuses, and an almost universal expressioiFtn favor of raising the entire sum required by taxation. The subject was fully canvassed by the meeting, and the unanimous conclusion arrived at was to endeavor to raise the sum by taxation. This requires each man to pay in proportion to his means; besides it makes all holders of wild lands in the Count}’ contribute their quota, an item of considerable importance. A computation made by ex Auditor, Spencer was then read, showing the amount of taxable peoperty in each township, also the amount that each township would have to pay to raise the 8150,000 by taxation. The following is a tabular statement of the same:

1 Townships Tax. Prop. Amt. of Tax Union 192,025, 11,521 50 Root 357,155, 21,489 30 Preble 213,770, 12,826 20 Kirkland.... 100,635, 6,038 10 Washington. 476,070, 28,564 20 St. Marys. . . 250,100, 15,006 00 Bluecreek. . . 154,410, 9,264 60 Monroe 152,840, 9,170 40 French 143.165, 8,589 90 I Hartford. .. . 179,260, 10.755 60 j Wabash 180,335, 10,820 10 Jefferson ... 120,375, 7,222 50 i From this computation it will Ibe seen that- the eastern tier of ; townships will pay, 843,014 60: i thc«center tier, 870,044,00; the western tier, 838,209 80. Thus it will be scon that the center tier of I townships, those most benefited, will pay within a fraction one half of the required sum. At the pres--1 ent assessed valuation of the property of the County for taxation, it will only require a levy of six per cent, to raise the entire amount. Any person knowing the amount they arc assessed for taxation, with these facts before them can readily estimate their tax, which is not half as burdensome as I has been represented. A motion was unanimously carried that the Board of Commissioners of the county be petitioned to subscribe the additional 850,000 and that we use all the means

in our power to secure upon said petition the names of a majority of the legal voters of the county.— It was moved and carried that a Committee of two from each township and twelve from the County at large bo appointed to circulate the petition. The Chair appointed the following Committee: Union—Joseph Spuller, Wm. Turner and Geo. Luckey. Root—J. E. Hill, J. Bottenberg and J. McConnel. Preble—Wm. Zwick, C. Heckman and L. Bley. Kirkland—J. Crist and J. Bowers. Washington—E. Lyster and C. Brake. . St. Marys—W. Jackson and Alexander Eiker. Blucreek—J. Emery, P. Edwards and John Bryan. Monroe—L. Mattax. W. Harris and Alexander Smith. French—J. Baumgartner. Hartford—J. Crisman and Geo. ■ Pontius. Wabash—D. Smutt, O. IT. Hill ! and I. Nelson. j Jefferson—Justus Kelly and J. Abnct. Committee at large—Messrs. T. ■T. Dorwin, D. Alxsrs, D. Weldy, |D. Crabbs. H. Delks, G. A. Dent; B. F Blossom, C. M. France, J. Stoops Jr, D. Showers, N. Black- : burn. Dr. Jeleff, E. Woods, and Jesse Niblick. It was also moved and carried that the old Committee appointed to solicit stock, consisting of Messers. Joseph Crabbs, Henry McLean and John Meibcrs have a general supervision of the work. j The meeting then adjonmed until Saturday. January 23d, at which time tire various members of the Committee will report progress.

For the Indianapolis Sentinel. I The Ilalms of Al. Raschid to the Office of United States Senator. “UZwewio in sesetentat descendero I” I wish to announce myself through your columns to the Legislature as a candidate for United States Senator. lam well aware that there is now one hundred and nine candidates for that high and honorable position, whose claims range from the sublime to the ridiculous — men who’have smelt the smoke of battle from afar—honest and efficient Quartermasters —brave and daring Commissaries, and patriotic bondholders, and that those illustrious aspirants are supported by men whose morals are so fine, and piety so great, they would drive a woman in mid-winter from the only shelter from her head, if she be not a Pharisee. But notwithstanding the great might of this moral and religious support (and all Radical majorities are religiously disposed,) I have come as is never the case with a Radical office seeker, to sound my own praises and qualifications through the public press. First—l am not a citizen of the State. « This, as it is in direct conflict with, and in opposition to the Constitution of the United States, I regard as my highest claim to office.

Second—l am opposed politically to the will and wishes of the people. This I hope will be regarded as a good qualification. Third—l have no experience in political affairs. Nor have I in any way raised my voice in the councils of the nation, but can prepare an article on the “Resumption of Specie Payment, ’ which will advance the price of bonds nine per cent, in the European market. This is not so important as the first two claims, yet I wish ths to give it their attention. Fourth —I am in favor of disqualifying those who have the right to vote, and disqualifying those who have not that inestimable blessing. Precedents in support. Sec action of Congress and course pursued by the Southern States. Epitomesand summary of claims and qualifications: “Not being a citizen.” “Ignorant and careless of the will ofjhe people.” “Great speech I expect to make resumption.” “My Man and Brothers men of the right to Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness.” Al. Raschid. Indianapolis. Jan. 7, 1869.

Death of Gen. Rouseau. New Orleans, January B.— General Rousseau died very calm ly last night at eleven o’clock, having taken leave of his friends and staff a short time before that hour, The manifestations of regret to day are universal, To-dnv being the anniversary of the battle of New Orleans, all flags arc flying. Both the foreign consulate and American flags are displayed at half mast, and draped in mourning. Gen. Buchanan assumed command of the Department to-day by virtue of seniority. His orders ' assuming command simply this fact. Sixty civilnn agents and clerks of the Freedmen's Bureau have I been discharged, reducing the establishment to small proportions. New Orleans, January 9.—The funeral of General Rousseau this afternoon was largely attended, notwithstanding the unpleasant weather. The services were conducted at Christ Church by the Bishop of Louisiana. The pall hearers were Generals Hatch, Mower, Beckwith, Babcock, Porter Tompkins, and McClure, of the regular army, and Generals Steedman, Herou, Lee, and Gurney formelybClhe volunteer service, and a number of the Masonic fraternity. The funeral escort consisted of the Ist infantry, battery K. of the Ist artillery, a company of the 9th cavalry, the Masons. city officials, county and State officers, the Legislature, and a large concourse on foot and in carriages. Resolutions of regret and sympathy were adopted by the Legislature, City Council and public offioers. and nearly all the public houses along the line of march were closed during the progress of the funerol cortege.

Miss Nettie Chase, the Chief Justice's youngest daughter, takes the place of her sister, Mrs. Senator Spmguc, in doing the honors of her fathers mansion this winter. Since the beginning of 1866. more than six hundred men and boys have been killed by explosions in tlie English colleries. Gen. McClellan is said to have a yearly income of from fifteen to eighteen thousand dollars.

Tlie State Debt. I The report of the Treasurer ol State, which has just been issued, contains the following facts in reference to the condition of the - bonded interest-bearing debt of the State: f Stock "'.bearing five per cent, interest. $3,422,924 66 I War loan bonds, bearing six per cent interest. , . 210,000 00 Vincennes University 1 bonds, bearing six per cent, interest 63,585 00 > ■ $3,596,509 66 ' The State is also paying six per , cent, interest to the Common School Fund on 83,591,316 15.— The interest is distributed to the several counties semi-annually, through the settlements with County Treasurers, for the support of free schools. The increase of School Bonds during the year has been 8224,234, occasioned by • the carrying out of the provisions of the several acts passed to con- > solidate all the various bonds, stocks and accounts of the School Fund into non-negotiable bonds of one description. In July, 1867, as stated in my last report, the State Treasury placed in the hands of the Agent at New York 81,184,000 for the redemption of all outstanding two aad one-half per cent, stocks. In April, 1868, 8200,000 was transmitted to New York on the requisition ofthe Agent of State for the redemption of war loan bonds. Notice was given to the holders, through advertisements, that the State was ready to redeem if presented within thirty days, otherwise the money would be applied to other purposes, and as but a small proportion of them were so presented, the State Debt Board thereupon determined to devote that money, nearly 8200,000, to the redemption of five per cent, bonds, and instructed the State Agent to so apply the funds. In addition to nearly 8200,000, as above shown, over 8700,000 was sent in June on his requisition for the same purpose. Over 818,000 was sent to said Agent, for which his requisition was obtained in July, 1868, for the redemption of two and one-half per cent, stocks, after the funds in his hands for that purpose had been applied to taking up that amount of war bonds.

In July last the State Debt Board directed the Agent of State to redeem twenty per cent, of all the outstanding five per cent, stocks, requiring an amount of money equal to the whole of the State Debt Sinking Fund then on hand, as estimated at a previous meeting of the Board, viz: about 8900,000. By previous legislation the five per cent, bonds arc the first of the State's obligations to betaken up. In July last the State Debt Board ordered the Agent of State at New York to redeem twenty per centof those outstanding, requiring an amount of money equal to the whole of the State Debt Sinking Fund then on hand, as estimated at a previous meeting of the Board. The sum of upwards of 8900,000 was accordingly placed in the hands of said agent for that purpose. Until the remainder of the five per cent, bonds are taken up, and the whole of the School Debt is extinguished, I would earnestly recommend that the present rate of State taxation for Sinking Fund purposes rhould be contin ued. We are rapidly reducing our interest-bearing obligations and saving largely from our general expenditures in reduction of interest alone. In a few years, when the State is entirely free from debt and has no interest to absorb its revenues, theh it will be time enough to reduce the rate of taxation. A reduction of the State debt taxation now, which is already light compared with county rates, would prolong the time when our bonds can be taken up, and leave us still paying out large sums for annual interest.

.During the past year 500 vessels left San Francisco for the Atlantic and foreign ports, carrying cargoes valued in the aggregate at 823,000,000. An ardent youth in Chicago was poisoned the other day by the cosmetic bloom which his lips absorbed from the lips of his sweetheart o On Christmas evening the Gen oral Connril of Louisville, donated 16,000 bushels of coal to the suffering poor of the city. . » , The female clerks employed by a large dry goods house in Boston, get one per cent on all their sales, besides regular daily wages. The keeper of a Cheyenne museum wants the Indian agent whose conscience compelled him to resign. NEW ADVERTISEMENTS Estray Notice Taken up by Anthony Kriskamp Nov. 7, 1868, a yearling steer and a hiefer, both black and white spotted; the steer marked with a slit in each ear, both appraised at sls. Reported by J. w. Grim. J. P. • Attest. A. J. HILL, January 15; wl Clerk-

FRUIT HOUSE PRICE LIST. •ts-.w Cools reduced 20 tv -•< wm. on me Dollar. War prices knocked under. Goods cheaper than before the war. We are bound the People shall have their Goods at living prices. We retail all our goods at wholesale prices, thereby saving our customers paying two extra prices. Everything soli as advertised, or we will forfeit double the Notice Our Xslart of Friccw.

FLOUR. Best Quality Red Wheat, bbl., 801 2nd “ ." “ “ 6t07 0J TEAS. The universal satisfaction our $1 and $1,25 Teas are giving is sufficient guarantee of their increasing popularity. We purchase direct of the Importer, in large quantities, thereby saving our customers the profits of the Speculator, Jobber and Wholesale men, which is from 10 to 20 cents on each pound. Every pound warranted or money refunded. Young Hyson, good, lb $ 80to$100 do do best, do 125t0 1 40 Imperial, good, do 80 to 100 do best, do 1*25 to 1 50 Gunpowder, good, do 1 00 to 125 do best, do 1 50 to 1 60 Oolong, good, do 70 to 80 do best, do 1 00 to 1 25 Japan, good, do 75 to 100 Chinese Mixture, do 1 00to’ 125 COFFEE. Good Rio, ? lb, 20 to 22 Best Rio, ““ 25 Extra Rio, 5 lbs. for 1 00 Ground Coffee, $ lb, 15 SUGARS. Good Sugar, brown, "(9 lb 10 Best do do do 12} do .do white, do 14 do do crushed, do 16} do do powdered do 16} FISH . No. 1 White Fish, $ J bbl., $4 50 No. 1 Pickerel, do 4 00 No. 1 Trout, do 4 50 No. 1 Het ring, do 2 50 No. 1 Mackerel, do 7 00 No. 2 do do 4 50 No. 1 Mackerel, in Kits, SI 25(3)1 50 No.l White Fish, do 1 25(3)1 50 No.l Cod Fish, <9 ib 5 No. 1 White Fish, do 5 All our Fish warranted zood or money refunded, DRIED FRUITS. Dried Apples, fl lb * 10 do Peaches, do 14 Currants, do 121 Raisins, do 17@20 Cherries, do 20 Blackberries, do 15 Pared Peaches, do 20(3)25

NEW YORK STORE! ■ — - ; I Root & Company, No. 90 Columbia Street, FOUT ’W-A-YISTE, DRY GOODS DEALERS, Opening this week of a fresh and attractive stock of Black and Brown Astrachan Cloakings, 38 and 33 inches Super Velvet Cloakings, Velveteens for Walking Suits, Colored Plushes for Saequcs and Jackets, Black Moscow Beaver Cloakings, English Waterproof, in new mixtures, American Black Hep. Silks, for Suits, % The Boulevard and Duchess Skirt, Great Bargains in French Merinos, A*ew Shapes in Hoop Skirts. 9 f Special attention is asked to our superior stock of Ladies', Gentlemen s, Misses, Boys and Children s MERINO UNDERWEAR! Os which we have on hand every size and quality. [ v11n24. ROOT AND COMPANY.

CANNED FRUITS, Peaches, can, 35 Tomatoes, Corn, and Peas, 79 can, 25 Pears, and Whortleberries,' *• 25 Blackberries, and Cherries, “ 25 Strawberries, and Grapes, “ 25 TOBACCOS. Beit Navy Plug, 79 ib 50 2nd Quality do do 40 Fine Cut, good, do 40(3,50 do do best, do 75c@l 00 Best Smoking, do 25 2nd quality, do 15(3)20 OTHER GOODS. Good Molasses, 79 gallon, 50 Extra N. 0., do $1 00 Golden Drips, do 1 25 Choice Syrup, do 90 Market Baskets, each, 15 to 50 Bushel Baskets, each, 30 to 50 Half-bushel measures, each, 50 Wash Boards, each, 20 Water Buckets, each, 20 Wash Tubs, each, 75c(n)l 25 Brooms, each, 15(325 Best Salcratus, 79 lb 10 Coffee Essence, 6 boxes for 25 Indigo, ounce, 5(3.10 Starch, $1 Ib 10 Matches, two boxes for 5 Star Candles, ib 23 Tallow do do 17 Best Nutmegs, 79 ounce,. 10 Best Pepper, ground, 79 ]b 30 Best Pepper, ungrouud, 79 lb 45 Best Mustard, do 30 Best Allspice, do 40 Baking Powder, English, do 10 Washing Soda, ' do 7 Sonp, p bar, 7(311 Cinnamon,-79 ounce, 7 Cream Tartar, Ib 40 Cheese, do 10(3,15 Good Whiskey, 79 gallon, $1 00 Good Whiskey, in qrt bottles, each, 35 We guarantee to our customers a saving of 25 cents on the dollar. Families at any distance can have their orders filled and shipped to them with the same care and attention as if they were present and any goods not satisfactory can be returned and the money refunded. We al“o pay cash for butter and eggs in any quantity, anil sell nil other goods at proportionately low prices. Address-all orders to the FORT WAYNE FRUIT HOUSE.

CRABBS, MOSES & RICE, DIALEMS IX FOBEICK & DOMESTIC DRY GOODS, HATS & CAPS, BOOTS & SHOES, Groceries, # uje e jvs w JE , CARPETS, OX Xi CLOTHS, NGTIGXS, &c.» DECATUR, INDIANA. /3TAII of the above goods will be sold very cheap for Cash or Country Produce. v12h31 tinwariS stoves H. W. KOVER, Second Street, Opposite the Clerk'e OJtee r DFf JTCR, EVIE, RESPECTFULLY announces to the citizens of Adams county, and th* public in general, that he keeps constantly on hand n large assortment of STOVES, -even AS—COOK, PARLOR AND OFIFCE STO VES. A large stock of TIN AND JAPAN WARE, Os his own manufacture, always on hand. He is also prepared to put up Lightuiag Rods ail Tin Sponting, a and in fact is prepared to do all kinds of work pertaing to his business, including COPPER SMITHING. He is prepared to fill all orders in his line, of his own manufacture, either at Wholesale or Retail, at lower prices than can be furnished by any other house in the county. R£jyCnll and examine his stock. Repairing done to order. vlOnlltf

FIRST IN THE MARKET! J. G. FLEDDERMAN, Merchant Tailor, No. Vi Main Street, Fort Wayno, Xxxd.. r HAS just returned from the East, with the choicest and largest assortment of FALL A WINTER GOODS Ever exhibited in this market, which ha is ready to make up in the most fashion* able styles, at prices which cannot fail to please. A large stock of Ready-Made Clothing and Gents’ Furnishing Goods kept constantly on hand. Come and examine before buying elsewhere. gfiFTwo good eoat makers wanted, vllnll J. G. FLEDDERMAN. Sheri IT a Sale. Abraham Yocum ] Court of Commas vs. I Pleas, Adams county, Jacob Shaffer. J Indiana. BY virtue of a decree issued ont of the Adams Common Plow Court, directed to the Sheriff of Adams county, ,n favor of the Plaintiff and againslJ he defendent, I will offer for sale according to law, at the Court House door in the towk of Decatur, Adams.eas y, Indiana, between the hours of 10 o clock A. and 4 o’clock P. M, on Satvbdat, Jaxvabt 16m, 1860, the following described property, to-wlt: Beginning in section twenty-one, township twenty-eight north, range fourteen east and fronting on north side of , the Ftqua and Fort Wayne road, and I bounded by said road and on the north and north-west and north-east and east by land belonging to John Hill and on the south and sooth-oast by a Tot belonging to Franklin Lori containing twen-ty-eight one hundredths of an acre, bo the the same more er lore. Taken as the property of sold Jeeeb Shaffef to satisfy said mortgage this l*lh day of November, 1868. JAMES STOOPS. Jr., Dec. 4, 1868. Sheriff.