Democratic Sentinel, Volume 6, Number 36, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 6 October 1882 — THE PRISONER’S REUNION. [ARTICLE]

THE PRISONER’S REUNION.

Not tho .least interesting feature of the soldier’s reunion at Rensselaer last, was the rebel piisoneis reunion. This feature at the y early cainp fire is now ou its permanent organization. The following offieie were elected for 1883: Lieut, Judsou Paul, Moutieelio, President Capt. Vanbuskiik, Kentluud, Secretary; Dr Caffee, Keutland, Treasure r it is proposed lo have a t eau soup bauque a! 12 11. (. u ttto second day of ihe soldier’s reunion of each y ear, where none but ex war prisoners will be ad milted. Here the roll will be called f oin the secretary’s book and an ac curate history kept of each member in this district. Opportunity will be soon offered by publi ation in all the county papers, for ali ihe ex-prison ers to send their names, where imprisoned, etc., to the secretary. Other papers in Newton, Jasper, White and Benton Counties please copy.

Below we publish Mr, Hoover’s response to Mr. Travis’ bombastic card It is proper and to the point. Read it. Remington. .Jasper C Indiana. ) October 3rd, 1882. > Henry S. Travis, Esq , Fowler, Liana—Dear Sir: Your open letter of the 10th, addressed to me, published in the Rensselaer Republican of Sept. 28th, I have received- In accepting the nomination for Senator on the 12thofAugust.it was with the expressed understanding that I would not make public speeches or hold joint discussions during the pending canvass. My determination was undoubtedly made known to you, which may have stimulated you to make the of. fer through the Republican journals for a joint discussion, which you knew I would decline. M. pursuisj n life as afarmer have not developed jn me the ability or desire to appear as a public speaker, but you may vest assured the people shall not be left in doubt as to my views upon all questions that are now before and in declining your offer of a joint canvass, I shall not fail of learning of the poo, le what their views are upon the required legislation to pro. mote the best interests and prosper ity of this senatorial district, I am firm in my convictions that the people are well qualified to instruct their agents and do not at this time desire to listen to candidates for office who assume to instruct th m as to their duties as voters.

If you believe that you are inspir etl'with the ability aad eloquence to Instruct the people, the field is open for you. In your letter you say, “each of us in accepting the nomination declare our intention to maintain the principles enonciated by our respective parties.” You was nominated several days before the Republican State Convention, but you announced your purpose of being governed by the platform, to be made, without reservation. I have well defined opinions of my own, but in accepting the nomination I proposed to be governed by the views and sentiments of the people of this di&triet. What is right and for .he beat interest of the people in the platform of the party I am identified with I shall sustain. What is wrong and not for public good, I shall oppose. I believe the time is past, that independent men should allow partyleaders to control them by platforms made by professional politicians to blind them from lo king to their own interests that partisan leaders have put in jeopardy. In looking over the agricultural as well as all other interests of the counties of this district, I am seeks ing to know bow to lighten the burden and give increased prosperity and happiness to the people. Res-

pectfully yours,

FRED HOOVER.