Democratic Sentinel, Volume 4, Number 32, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 17 September 1880 — THE “REBEL DE T. ” [ARTICLE]

THE “REBEL DE T. ”

•Says the New York Evening News: ‘ln the light of the following facts, it •'ill be seen that talk about payment >f the rebel debls is nonsense. The Fourteenth Amendment to the Constitution says: **** * * . * “Section 4. The validity of the pub lie deb\ authorized by law, includ ng ing debts incurred for payment of pensions and bounties for services in suppressing* insurrection or rebellion, shall not be questioned." ’’But neither ‘he tJnited States nor any state shall assume or pay any debt or obligation incurred in aid of insurrection or rebellion against the United States, or any claim lor the loss or emancipation of any slaves, but all such debts, obligations and ciaims shall beheld illegal and void.” That absolutely precludes the payment of the rebe debt because specifically prohibiting it. Now it is not possible to change the amendment, for the reason that article 2 of the Constitution says: "The Congress, whenever two thirds of both houses shall deem it necessa-

ry. shall propose amendments to the Constitution; or, oa the application of the legislatures of two-thirds < f the several states, shall call a convention for proposing amendments, which, iu either case, shall be valid, to all intents and purposes, us part of this Constitution, when ratified, by the legislatures of three-fourths of the several states, or by conventions in three-fourths theieof, as the one or the other mode ot ratification may be be proposed by the Congress.” It is folly to talk about getting twothirds of the Suited States Senate and United Stales House of Representatives to propose a change in the Constitution, so as to permit payment of the rebel debt, and the greater folly to talk of throe-fourths of the states agreeing to such a change. In his letter of acceptance General Hancock says:

“The Thirteenth, Fourteenth and Fifteenth amendments to tiie Constitution of the United States, embodying THE RESULTS OF THE WAR FOR THE Union, are inviolable. IF CALLED TO THE PRESIDENCY, I SHALL DEEM IT MY DUTY TO RESIST, WITH ALL OF MY POWER, ANY ATTEMPT TO IMPAIR OR EVADE THE FULL FORCE AND EFFECT OF THE CONSTITUTION, WHICH, IN EVERY ARTICLE, SECTION AND AMENDMENT. IS THE SUPREME LAW OF THE LAND.” General Hancock could not make the announcement ot his support of the amendment which forbids payment of the rebel debt more emphatic and public than he has done, nor would his positive declaration on the subject in his letter of acceptance be strengthened by repetition. Beyond this, the people find in his character the assurances they require They know the truth of General Taylor’ s remark in the celebrated "Allison let ter”—“One who cannot be trusted without pledges, caunot be confided in merely on account of them.“ ”

Died— At the residence of her pa rents, in Remington, Saturday evening, September 11th, 1880, Susie May, second daughter of Esau and Julia Hart, aged 13 year* and 10 months. But a few days ago the dear one was full of life and activity,and gave promise of a long and happy future.— But that fell disease, Erysipelas, claimed its victim, and she who was the loved and the pride of her {family —loved by her mates and esteemed by all who knew her—is now we trust with the angels. A gloom o’ercasts the countenances of her associates* and a void is created in the family circle, that can never be filled. None

knew her but to love her.

FRIEND.

“I have left the corrupt old hulk (the republican party) forever, and burned the bridges behind ms.” Such is the substance of a decla ration repeatedly made by Charlie Hopkins in his speeches two years age. Now we find him back in “the corrupt old hulk,” lending his support to a presidential candidate as corrupt as “the old hulk” itself, and to what is his change to be attributed? The reasons he assigns are not good. Some of them are contradicted by General Weaver and Mr. Harper, whom he cites with a view most probably to gull others. They are shallow and thin and lack sufficiency. A Straight Greenbacker. Charlie Hopkins’ card is being circulated by the radical eounty committee as a bait for gudgeons. There are none now left to bite.

Remington Items A few Republicans, headed by the Remington Cornets, inarched down in the brush last Friday, and listened to short speeches and comic songs.

Miss Susie, daughter of Mr. and Mrs.E. Hart, died last Saturday evening, aged about 14 years. The funeral services Sunday afternoon largely attended. The Democrats turned out en mass • to the rally at Goodland last Saturday. The time of year has come when renters begin looking out for a plaee to stop, and we understand John Powell has concluded to remain where he is. Sensible. Nothing like speaking in time. The Catholic Fair furnishes the lovers of rmusementaplaceto spend their dimes this week.

Mr. Ira Kingsburry has returned to this place after spending a few weeks in the west. Samuel Blaek and wife will start for Colorado some time this week. Mr. Corkins, of the Republiean, took as conspicuous a seat as possible down in the brush last Friday. William Butler is visiting friends at Richmond. The temperance meetings here are losing interest during the ctmpaign. It is an every day occurrence to eee blue ribbon boys behind the saloons drinking beer. The people over here are giatifled to learn that Chas. Hopkins was honored with the office of Secretary of the Greenback county committee. - The information was obtained from Charlie’s card. Who wrote it? It reads like a joint production, andha s the Thompsouiuu and Spiderian ring in every line. ' A Democbat, .-♦♦*- If you want a dress suit call on Jones the tailor.

—Ed Rhoades and bride, nee Mis# Lora Hopkins, of Rensselaer, were in Lite city Monday enroute to Chicago. —Delphi JournalIf you want any kind of a suit call on Jones the tailor. .<«». — - —The executive committee of the soldier’s reunion to be held at ington, Oct. Gtli and 7th propose a cor. net band tournament on the 2nd day of the reunion and offer prize of S6O to the contestants.