Decatur Eagle, Volume 13, Number 36, Decatur, Adams County, 17 December 1869 — Page 4

the will of the president. The law is inconsistent with a faithful and efficient administration of the government.— What faith can the executive put in officials forced upon him, and these too, whom he has suspended for reason ? How will such officials be likely to serve mi administration which they knew does Mt trust them 7 For the second requisite to our growth and prosperity, time and experience affirm that a humane administration of existing laws, amended from time to time as they may prove ineffective or prov® harsh and unnecessary, is probably all that is required. The third cannot be attained by special legislation, but must be regarded as fixed by the constitution itself, and gradually acquiesced in by force of public opinion. IMDIAN AFFAIHB. From the foundation of the government to the present, the management of the original inhabitants of this continent, the In liana, has been a subject of embarrassment and expense, and has been attended with continuous robberies, murders, and wars. From my own experience upon the frontiers in the Indian countries, I do not hold either legislaiion or the conduct of the whites who come most in contact with the Indians blameless for theeehostilities. Thelast, however, cannot be undone, and the question must be met as we now find it. 1 have adopted anew policy toward these wards of the nation—they cannot be regarded in any other light than as wards —with fair results so far as tried, and which, I hope, will be attended ultimately with great success. The Society of Friends is well known as having succeeded in living in peace with the Indians in the early settlement of Bennsylvania, when their white neighbors of other sects in other sections were constantly embroiled. They are also known for their opposition to all strife, violence and war, and are generally known for their strict integrity and fair dealing — These considerations induce fee to give the management of a few reservations of Indians to them, and to throw the burden of the selection of agents upon the society itself, and the result has proven most satisfactory. It will be found more fully set forth in the report of the commissioner of Indian affairs.— For superintendents and Indian agents, not on reservations, officers of the army were selected. The reasons for this are numerous. When Indian agents are sent there, troops must be sent also.— The agent and the commander of I roops are independent of each other, and are subject to orders from different departments of the government. The army officer holds a position for life, (he agent one at the will of the president, lhe former is personally interested in living in harmony with the Indians, and the establishment of a permanent peace, to the end that some portion of his life may be spent within the limits of the civilized section. The latter has no such personal interest. Another reason is an economic one, and still another hold which this government has upon a life officer to secure a faithful discharge of his duties in carrying out a given policy. The building of railroads and the success thereby given to all the agricultural aud mineral regions of their country is rapidly bringing civilized seule ments in contact with all the tribes of Indians. No matter what ought to be the relations between such settlements and the aborigines, the fact is they do not harmonize well, and one or the other has to give way in the end. A system which looks to the extermination of the lace, is too horrible for a nation to adopt, without entailing upon itself the wrath of all Chris endom, and engendering in the citizen a disregard for human life and the rights of others dangerous to society. I see no substitute for such a system, except in placing all the Indians on the large reservations as rapidly ns can be done, and giving them absolute protection there, rs soon as they are fitted for it. They should beinduetd to take their lands in general,* arid to set tip territorial governments for their own protection. For full detail} on this subject. I call your special attention to the reports of the secretary of the interior aud the cornmi?sloner of Indian affairs. f THE WAR DEPARTMENT. The report of the secretary of war shows the expenditures of the war department for the year ending the 30th of Juno, 1809, to be $80,045,042, of which $23,872,810 was disbursed in the payment of debts contracted during the war, and is not chargeable to current army expenses. The estimate of $34,581,031 for the expenses of the army for the next fisca' year is as low as it is believed can be relied on. The estimates of the bureau officers have been carefully scruti- i nized and reduced wherever it has be<n deemed practicable. If, however, the condition of the country should bo such by the beginning of the next fiscal year , as to admit a greater concentration of: troops, the appropriation asked for will not be expended. The recommendation of the general of I the army that appropriations be made for the forts at Boston, Portland, New York. Philadelphia, New Orleans, and San Francisco, if for no other, is concurred in. 1 also ask your special attention to the recommendtion of the general commanding the military division of the Pacific for the sale of the seal islands of St. Paul and St. George. Alaska territory. and that it ePber be complied with or Ilia', legislation be had for the protection ! of the »eaTfisheri»e, from which a revenue should be derived. The report ot the secretary of war contains a synopsis cf the heads of bureaus of the coninanlers of military divisions,' and of the districts of Virginia, Mississippi, and Texas, and the report of the general of the army in full. The recommendations therein contained havelxten well considered, and are submitted for your action. I, however, call special attention to the recommendation of the chief of ordnance for'the sale of arsenals and lands no longer of use to the government ; also to the recommendation of the secretary of war that the act of tlee 8d of March. 1869, prohibiting the promotions and appointment of staff corps of the army be repealed. The extent of eountry to be garrisoned and the number of military posts to be occupied, is the same with a reduced army as with a large one. The number of staff officers required Unvtre dependent upon the latter than the former condition. THK MATT. The report of tha Secretary of the navy accompanying this shows the condition of the navy when this administration eame into office, and the changes made since. Strenuous effects have been made to place as many vessels in coram isaion, or render them fit for service if required. as poeeible, and to substitute the Mil for fiteaxs while cruising, thus mate-

rially reducing the expends of the navy and adding greatly to its efficiency. Looking to our future, I recommend a liberal, though not extravagant, policy toward this branch of the public service. POST-OFFICE DEPARTMENT. The report of the postmaster general-, furnishes a clear and comprehensive exhibit of the operations of the postal service, and of the financial condition of this part of the post-office department. The ordinary postal revenues for the year ending the 30th of June. 1869, amount to $18,344,510, and the expenditures to $23,683,131, showing an excess of expenditures over receip e of s-5,3 >3,620. The excess of txpenditurcs over receipts for the previous year amounted to $6,437,992. The increase of revenues for 1869 over these of 1868 was $2,061,909, and the increase of expenditures was $966,533. The increased revenue in 1869 exceeded the increased revenue in 1868 by $996,836,and the increased expenditures in 1869 was $2,527,6701e5s than the increased expenditures in 1867, showing, by comparison, this gratifying feature of improvment, that while the increase of expenditure over the increase of receipts in 1868 was $2,439,535; the increase of receipts over the increase of expenditures in 1869 was $1,084,871. lour attention is respectfully called to recommendations made by the postmaster general for authority to change the rate of compensation to the main trunk railroad lines for their services in coin, carry ing the mails, for having post routemaps executed. for reorganizing and increasing the efficiency of the special agent®, for an increase of the mail service on the Pacific, and for establishing mail service under the flag of the union on the Atlantic, and most especially do I cal! your attention to his recommendation for a total abolition of the franking privilege. This is an abuse from which no one receives acommensurated advantage. It reduces the receipts for postal service form 25 to vO per cent., and largely increases the service to be performed. The method by which postage should be paid upon public matter is set forth fully in the repoit of the postmaster general. SALES OF PUBLIC LANDS. The report of the secretary of the interior shows that the quantity of public lands db posed of during the year ending the 30th of June, 1869, was 7,666,152 acres, exceeding that of the preceding year by 1,010,409 acres. Os this amount 2,899,544 acres were sold for cash, and 2,737'265 acres entered under the homestead laws. The remainder was granted to aid in the construction of the work of intem il improvements, approved to the states as swamp land, and located warrants aud si rip. The cash receipts from all sources were $4,472,886, exceeding those of the preceding year $2,840,140. PENS'O2. S. During the last fiscal year 26.186 names were added to the pension rolls, anti 4,876 dropped therefrom, leaning, at the c'ose, 187.963. The amount paid to pensioners, including the compensation of d’sbttrsing agent®, was $20,422,884, — an ittcreaseofs44l,l92, on that of theprev'ou year. The mvnificieiice of congress has- been consjiciuously manifested in .its legislation for the sold ers and sa : lors who suffered in the recent struggle to maintain that unity of the government which makes u« our people. The additions to lhe pension rolls of each successive year since the conclusion of hostilities, result in a great degree Lona the repeated amendments of the act of the 14th of July, 1862, which extended its ptovisions to cases not falling vi.hitt its original scope. The large outlay which is thus occa*-ioned is fur her increased by the more liberal allow ncc be towed since that date upon those who, in the line of duty, were whol y or penni ent ly d'b..bled. Public opinion has g.-ven an emphatic sanction to these measures of co.tgres, an Jit will be conceded that no pa: t of our public burden is more cheerfully l>orne than that whh his imposed by this branch of the service. It nece a s tates an outlay for the nextfi-cal yea - , in addition to the amount justly chargeable to the naval pension fund, tn appropriation 0f530,000,000' THE PATENT OFFICE. Durin ’ the year ending the 30. h of September. 1869, the patent office issued 18,762 patents, and its receipt- were $686,389, being $213,926 mare than the expenditure®. EDUCATION OF FREEDMEN. I would respectfu’ly call your attention to the recommendation of the secretary of the interior for uniting theduties of supervising the education of freedmen with the o'her duties devolving upon the. commissioner of education. J3E CENSES. If it is the desire of congre;? to make •he census which must be taken during the year 1870 mo>e complete and perfect than heretofore, I would suggest early action upon any planthat m .v lea; reed I upon. As congress at the last session appointed a committee totake into con- , sideration S'ch measures as might be deemed proper in reference to the census, and to report a plan, I desist from saying more. THE AGRICULTURAL DUREAU. I recommend to your favorable consideration lhe claims of the agricultural bureau for a liberal appropriation. In a country so diversified in climate aid soil ns ours, and with a popu>a :: oasoj largely dependent uj-on agriculture, the benefits that can be conferred by properly fostering this bureau are incalculable. SALARIES OF JUDGES OF THE SUPREME COURT T desire respectfully to call the attention of congress to the inadequate salaries of a number of the most important officers of the government. In this message I will not enumerate them, but will specify only the justi-es of the supreme eourt. No change has been made in their salaries for 15 years. Within that time the labors of the court have largely '■ increased, and the expenses of living 1 have at least doubled. During the same time congress has titice found it necessary to increase largely the compensation of its own members, and the duty which it owes to another department of i the government deserves, and will undoubtedly receive, its due consideration. CONCLUSION. There are many subjects not alluded ' to in this message which might with propriety be introduced, but I abstain, believ ( ng your patriotism and statesmanship will suggest the topics and the legislation most conducive to the iotereeta of the whole people. On my part, I promise a .rigid adherence to the laws and their strict enforcement. V. P. GRANT. • * Z —a •

W. 6. SPENCER & BRO., - DEALERS IN — HARDWARE. HAVING increased their stock, so as to comprise e zery article kept in a Har Iware establishment, respectfully ask for a continued patronage from the citizens of Adams and the- adjoining Counties. Being engaged exclusively in the Hardware Business they expect to offer extra inducements to every one wishing to purchase anything in their line. Hardware for Blacksmiths and Wagon Makers; Iron and Steel of every description. Horse Shoes, Horse uhoe Iron. Norway Nail Rod, Hardware for Builders, ' Sash of every size, Glass, Nails, Doots, Locks, Thumb Latches, Butts, Screws, Hasps and staples in fact everything in the building line. ’ For Carpenters and Joiners, 1 Cross Cut, Hand, Tenon, Compass and Wood Saws, Axes, Hatchets, Hammers, Planes and Plane Irons. ■ BOUSE FURNISHING GOODS , of every description constantly on hand liable & Pocket Cutlery, • Iron, Albata, Silver and Plated Table 1 and Tea Spoons. f It would be impossible to enumerate s everything kept in this establishment. ■ All who are in want of Hardware of any 1 description are invited to call and exi amine their stock. You will be remunerated by getting what you want at low prices. . They have not marked their goods for the purpose of ditcounting ten per j cent for cash to favored customers at , theexpenseof O'hers. but intend doing , an honest legitimate business, having one price for ail, the rich and the poor. ; Call at the Sim of the '“PADLOCK” , before purchasing elsewhere, as they hope by strict attention to business and a disposition to sell at fair and reasonable pries. to establish a profitable Hardware establishment. vl3n3 MAYER it feRAFFE, I ■ 4 - -DKALIIBIJ—- ! Watches, Clocks, Jewelry , SILVER ASD SILVER-PLATED WARE. Gold, Sllrer aid Steel Spectacles 11 Columbia Street, vllnolyl. FORT WAYNE,IND ' HEW WAGON & CARRIAGE SHOP, IN DECATUR, IADIAAA. JOHN KINC, Announces to the citizens of Adams ounty and 'icinity, that h« is now prepired to put up WAGONS, BUGGIES, f . CARRIAGES, SLEIGHS, SLEDS I and anything in my line. None but the t best sei«oned stock used in theirconstritetion. and all work warranted as represented. Give me a c.i 11. I®“A 11 kind® of repairingdone to or- , der on «hort notice. SHOP —Ou corner of Front and Monroe® reets, east of the Uni t Eottce. vlln.yl. JOHN KING. DOR WIN 4 PETERSON, -DKALFBBINj Drugs, Medicines, Chemicals, Toilet and Fancy driultt, Sponge*. Brushes, Peri itmeru. Coal Oil, Tatnpi, Patent-Vied DECATUR, INDIANA Physician s Prescriptions carefully compounded, and orders answered with are and dispatch. Farmers and Pby--icia':e from the eountry will find our j -toek of Medicine* complete, warranted ; get r e.and of the beetquality. v9n35 ts. O. 13. TITJFLID. Manufacturer of i Sawh, Doors, and Blinds North tile Canal, veil of Gat War kt, : FORT WAYNB, INDIANA. :q: work promptly executed. v11n25 .Vatic* of .ippointncent ot .Idtninintrator. N'fJTICE is hereby given that the undersigned has been appointed Administrator of -the estate of F.uiu Dailey, deceased._ The estate is sup- \ poeedjto be solvent. A.T. DAILEY. Krv. A, I*B9, Adminirratoe ‘

P. C. SHICKLEY, House Painter AND PAPER XX-A-JSTGUEXX WALL PAPER of all kinds furnished at Fort Wayne Prices Samples can be seen at Dorwin's Drugstore All orders promptly attended to. Decatur, May, 1869. 13n8m6 NEW JEWELY STORE! xaw DECATUR. JAMES LALLEY, Announces to the citizens of Adams Countyand vicinity, thathe has purchased *. JEWELRY STORE in Dacatur, of Mr. Ezra Lyster, and will continue the business at the old stand where he will keep constantly on hand a large and complete assortment of TATatolieo, Oloclx. SB, Notion* Spectacles, &e., which he offers at price to suit the times. Repairing of all kinds done on short notice. All work warranted as represented. v12n39 JAS. LALLEY. KNOFFsTE - 6ALLERYI h/b KNOFF, Artist, Decatur, - - • Indiana, ANNOUNCES to his patrons and the people generally, that he is prepared to accommodate them with every style of Picture known to the Art.. Special attention paid tothe taking of children's pictures. Having lately purchased a MAMMOTH SOLAR CAMERA specially designed for taking PHOTOGRAPH’S LIFE SIZE! I am now prepared TO COPY ALL KINDS OF PICTVRES and enlarge them to any size, without the slightest injury tothe original picture. A large assortment of FRAMES keptcoustantly on hand. vlonstf. Tl2< WARE! STOVES: H. W. KOVER 1 Second Street, Opposite the Clerk't Office, ZDeoAtxix*. XxxdL., RESPECTFULLY announces to the citizens of Adams count}, and the public in general, that he keeps constantly on hand a large assortment of STOVES, -SUCH asCOOK, PARLOR AND OFFICE STOVES A Urge stock of Tin and Japan Ware • Os his own manufacture, always on hand. He is also prepared to put up LiiWnini Rods and Tin Spontinc, and in fact is prepared to do allkindso work pertaing to hisbusiness, 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 thecounty. fcTt ail and examine his stock. Repairing done toorder. vlOnlltf CRABBS <fc HICK DEALFKS IJT FQREIGN AND DOMESTIC . DRY GOODS, HATS <L CAPS, > BOOTS & SHOES, cm.odm.xmm, Que enswar e 9 CARPETS, i O X Xj OXaOTSCm* NOTIONS, 4c , DECATUR. INDIANA. jyAH of the above goods will be sold very cheap for Cath or Country Produer vloSl

s JOB PRINTING. 1 Ja. i e “EAGLE” ■ ] I 1 I JOB PRINTING - i ■ <f OFFICE, DECATUR, INDIANA. * ? WE RESPECTFULLY CALL THE attention of the public to our increased facilities for ths execution of every description of PLAIN AND ORNAMENTAL JOB PRINTING. Having recently made large addiTYPE, BORDER, i ORNAMENTAL, to our. Job Department, we are now pre- ’ pared to execute every description of Printing required in a Country Job Office, such as I CARDS, LABELS, CIRCULARS. BALL TICKETS, PROGRAMMES, BILL HEADS, LETTER HEADS, I PAMPHLETS, ORDER BOOKS, I :: HANDBILLS, BLANK NOTES. LEGAL BLANKS, a 3 Special attention given to Colored & Poster Printing. Orders Respectfully Solicited Asd Satisfaction GvaßArrssn. i Address all orders to tbs EAGLE,” - DICATUI, IND. $

FORT WAYNE HOGP SKIRT FACTORY No. 91 Columbia St. Hoop Skirts io New Styles, Made of the very nest material, cAeayier than ever, and will be Repaired Free of Charge when broken. CORSETS, an Immense Stock, Cheaper and Better thaa the Cheapest. Every Corset Warranted all Whalebone DRESS TRIMMINGS and BUTTONS, an entire new stock, well selected and T1 LADIES’ UNDERCLOTH, a complete stock. PARASOLS, a full line. NOTIONS, WORSTEDS, and other articlestoo numerous to mention. Will be sold cheap, at the Hoop Skirt Factory, JOSEPH BLACK, vl2 n7v 1 • Z. r ?E r ‘? SIEMON, bro. & CO., Wholesale and Retail Dealers in BOOKS & STATIONERY, holographic Albums and Blank Books. Caj, Letter, Hole, Wall aai Wrapping FORT WAYNE, INDIANA. School Books of all kinds at Publish ars’ prices. -■• v!2n25. SADDLE & HABNESS SHOP, H. BURNS, -MANUFACTURER AND DEALER INSaddles, H arness , BRIDLES, COLLARS, HALTERS, WHIPS, BRIDL' 1 S, HAMES, #e., se., Decatur, - - - Indiana. I keep cons’antly on hand and manufacture to order, Saddles, Harness, Bridles Collars, Halters, whips, FlyNets, &c., which I will Sell Cheaper than any other establishment in the county. All Work Warranted to be of good material and put up in a sub stantial manner Repairing Done to Order on short notice. Call and examine my work and prices. A good stock alwayson hand. SHOP—On Second street,in Meibcrs’ building. v11n47. R. BURNS. 11. W. SHACKL.EY, manufacturer or WAGONS & CARRIAGES, And Manufacturer and Wholesale Dealer in WAGON & CARRIAGE Bent & Sawed Felloes, Sliaflv, Poles, Single-Trees, «. Neck Yokes. Wagon Bows, kc., DECATUR, INDIANA. Ptf-The attention of Manufacturers and Dealers is reaped fully invited to my stock of Wagon and Carriage materials, which for superior workmanship and excellence of timber, I think, cannot be excelled by any other establish rnent. I am prepared to fill orders by sample, of any stjle cha l may be desired. Samples sent when requested. Cash paid for Hickory and Oak spoke timber. g®“Wag ins and Carriages repaired, and Horse-Shoeing do\ie on short notice. v12n47 H. W. BHACKLEY. FRONEFIELD k TODD, MAXUFACTUBBBB OF SASH, DOORS, BUNDS WINDOW FRAME, Aust, Nobth or thb Citt Mills, FORT WAYNE, IND. gfiPA large stock of Doors, Sash and Window Frames on hand which will be sold cheap for Cash. All work made of-®’®, lumber,. , v!2n7y2 Notice to School Teachers! - :o: Office School Examixer, > Adami Cocbtt, Imd. f Examinantione of Teachers for License will be held at the office of the School Examiner on the following days, to-wit: The laat Friday of each of the following months: January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August aadSeptember. And upon the eecond and fevt Friday« of the following named months: October, November and December. Applicants will be required to nresent certificates of good moral character,— This rule will be strictly enforced. Under ne circumstances will an examination be given on any day other than here advertised. Teacherswill be required to pass an examination in the biobt brii.cLurequired by taw. BAM. 0. BOLLMAN, July IJ, «7-ts. •. Ex. A. C.

FIAJXFQga O. Xa. ax. XZ Yob. 52 k 54 Calboui. ~*.’e«t* FORT WAYNE, IND. Wholesale and Retail Dealer in Pianos, American Organs, Melodeons, and all kinds of Small Xn.wtrum.euto. Sole Agent for Wm. Knabe & Co’s Pianos, Baltimore; and Stienway & Son’s Pianos, New York. Also Agent for Wheeler & Wilson’s Machines. Parties desiring to purchase will do well to give me a call. vllnll. DAVIS & BHD., BOOK BINDERS, Blank Book and Paper Box Manufacturers, N 0.25 Calhoun s t., Opposite Court House FORT WAYNE, INDIANA. Magazines, Music,and old Books, etc., bound and re-bound in any style desired. < attention paid tocounty work. T. ADELBPERGER, Agent, vital. Deeatur, Ind. FIRST IN THE MARKET! J. G. MMMAN, Merchant Tailor, No. 25 Main Street, Fort "Wtt.'V'xxo. Ind., HAS just returned from the East with the choicest and largest assort mentof FALL & WINTER GOODS Ever exhibited in this market, which ho is ready to make up in the most fashioni able sty hes, at prices which cannot fail ’ to please. A large etock of Ready-Made Clothing andGents’ kept constantly on hand. Come and ex amine before buyingelse- ! where. (jjyTwo good coat makers wanted. >• vllnll J. G. FLEDDERMAN. BLANKS. Blank deeds, blank notes Justice* Blanks, Constables Blanks etc. etc., printed and for sale at the ’ EAGLE OFFICE. r DE GROFF MEES ON k CO., -DEALERS IXCRAIN, SEEDS, | —AMD—- - Agricultural Products Geuerally, Proprietors of the ' ELM PARK NURSERY, (Established in 1850.) i ■ ■ V ' 4 ' I-sXPERIMENTAL STOCK, FRUIT, j Grain, Seed and Vegetable Farm four miles enst of the City of Ft. Wayne, on the New Haven Pike. Agricultural Ware House, Form Implement*, Machinery, Grain, Flour and Seed Store, Opposite Avelinc House, on Calhoun street, Fort Wayne, Indiana. PURE CIDER VINEGAR, warranted free from poisonous compounds, furniah- ’ ed at their Factory on the Fruit Farm, 5 or at the Store, in quantities to suit pur- ’ chaser*. ’l2 n 25. J. M. MUTTMAM, 0. C. DODXB Late of Decatur. NUTTMAN A DODEZ, 6 Corner Main and Harrison street*, one square west of Main St. Exchange; ’ FORT WAYNE, IND. COMPLETE Stock of GROCERIES alwayson hand at the lowest pricsa Bighemt JPrioe always paid tor Butter, Egg* and other , Country Produce. I vl3n3 NUTTMAN A DODES. n —— • McCULLOCH & RIGHET Wholesale and Retail Dealerein ; Hardware, Tinners' Stock Agricultural Implement!, j STOVES, &c., ! Mo. 8T Columbia Street, r. H.M CULLOcn, "I FORT WAYNE, IND AMO. BICHBT, } vl«nl»yl ; it. s. Ajjaa. mail. ' NEW STAGE LINE BETWEEM . Decatar, Irtim art St. larfi, Oil also, from ‘ DECATUB TO lOIEOEVILLE, BD. Th* n ad. reigned will rrnStaaw refolarly h* t tween the above lamed yointa. *• fotlewi.to-wit: Lnve Dee. tar forßt. Mary'*, oa Moad*y*ssd " : Frldayaat7o clock, A. M. - L*wr* Bt. Han’t, for Decatar, oa Tonday* Saturdare.tToclock.AM. Lear* Decatar, sot Monroevilla, every W»ralJ* r rSunday• excejrted) at 7 o’elach. ana W.ra th*, 'am*day atjFclotk. F. maklMco.a*etlo. I v tthtrala*ranafnsboth wayaoath* 1 I Pittsbnrf, Ft. Wayne CUeayo R. R. ' , I villain do a .. MckaffW brewf*< irowaiy B