Democratic Sentinel, Volume 7, Number 41, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 9 November 1883 — Commendatory Resolutions. [ARTICLE]

Commendatory Resolutions.

Oat of seventy-four counties in lows all but two show Democratic gains, Governor Butler had an awkward habit of telling very hard truths, and Massachusetts is not virtuous enough to enjoy to at style of a tnan for Gov*. ernor. Tewksbury has been vindicated, the manufacture of leather from the hides of unfortunate humanity may be resumed, and the graceful riaktifled beauty of the Republican rejoieeth exceedingly thereat. Some of the “Stalwart” journals re gret me Supreme Court recognizes such an instrument as the Constitution of th * United States. Tne lament the decision on the Civil Rights bill Thev prefer class legislation in favor of the negro. The failure of the infamous legislature to pass the appropriation bill, leases Purdue University in a bad way for funds, ard unless some other means for the support of the institution can oe devised, the doors will have to be elosed. Except in regard to money matters, the institution is in a very prosperous condition Rensselaer Republican. Ah, well! The .Legislature passed the appropriation bili but the dude of the Senate, one Han.mi, Republican Eieuc-G-.vernor, refused to certify it to tne Governor. Let the fatluie rest, where it bed ongs - * The outcry of the radicals against Democrats fer urging the very same objections to ths civil rights bill as i? now promulgated by the radical Su prsme Court is not forgotten. A calm sease of obligation to the National « (institution argues that the centralizing views of Alexander Hana ilton, which have prevailed ever since the advont of radicalism, must give way to the written law ot the land and that the negro race in no seusu is better than the white. Let our radical brethren who are whining over the late decision of the Supreme Court bottle up their wrath. Senator Anthony has not “absorbed the American idea.” Hear him in a recent number of the North American R view: Although in drawing the line to exclude the dangerous and unworthy classes from pal ticipation in the Government. we exclude seine, den’ 1< : many, - !> o v v.CT! fi't , for ! , include others who arc not, si'll this objection wcutd lie against any test that could be applied. The test should be intelligence <md virtue. Those can not be me isun dor def; : R m-d we think that, in the imperfe*tio« of ah human institutions the property qualification-: its .he bettl limit ,cau u. EStablitUied. ullU tUij i.;Gu tiiC VV-jCOB l excludes mere of the unworthy ard fever o’ ‘h worthy .CTtn ray other oe devised. •Vents the Commonwealth ted wonderfully under the ystem, and until we find

another that cuounends itself batter to our judgment we are nat likely to Abandon it—certainly not In th« face of the practical results of unlimited suffrage in communities otherwise like our own. The Chicago Times says: “The de feat of Mahone, as well it may, gives great satisfaction to the people of Virginia. Hie-odious sway had been exeroised so long that they can not easily tealize that bis downfall has bean accomplished- The returns have -urprised the most sanguine, and, dazed and delighttd with their success, they are expressing their joy in the most enthusiastic demonst; at ions- Scarcely less satisfaction should be felt by respectable votereverywhere. Of oil political bosses Mahone was the most despicable. He tyrannized over the State, and made the most, unscrupulous and disgraceful use of his power- Officials were removed without cause, others were “influenced,” voters were corrupted, frauds were perpetrated at the ballot boxes, and the political freedom of the people destroyed by tn« most shameless and oppressive use of po iitieal machinery. To the shame of the republican party it must be said that in this outrageeus attempt to override the popular will h» was warmly aided and abetted by the ad* ministration. His coalition with the republicans was encouraged by the .eaders at Washington with both money and pairenage, and his dema«d s for assistance frern this source how ever numerous, were always? prompt ly met, The redemption of the state is therefore not only the overthrow of Mahone, but a rebuke to the administra*ieß which participated in hjs disgraceful work.”

At a meeting es the officers of Jas por eounty, held at the Recorder’s Of flee on November sth, 1883. the foK lowing .officers were preseut, to wit: —Hons. George W. Burk and Asa C Prevo, Commissioners, Hwn. R. 8. Dwiggins, County Attorney, Geo, M* Robinson, Auditor, Charles fl. Trice* Clerk, Moses B. Alter, Treasurer. Jno* W. Powell. Sheriff. James T. Abbet/ Reoorder, M. Nelson, County Superintendent, Frank J. Sears, Core ner, Jas A. Burnham, Deputy Clerk. Oliver P. Robinsen.Depu y Sheriff. On motion, Hen. George W. Burk was called to the chair, and James T Abbett was elected Secietary. The chairman stated the object of th? meeting to be to take suitable action in relation to the retirement o* Ezra C. Nowels as Auditor. On motien the chsir appointed Charles H. Priee, D. M. Nelson and Joha W. Powell a eommit'ee t© draft resolutions, who reported the following which were unanimously adopted: Whereas, By reason of the expira tion of the term for which he was elected, Ezra U. Nowels, E 0., retired from the office of Auditor on Novotnher l»t, 1883, after four years of faithful service; Therefore be it resolved by his associates in office: 1. That during bis administration as Auditor he has be»a a faithful, painstaking public servant, and has performed the intricate duties of that honorable and important position, with fidelity to the public and credit to himself. 2, That during his incumbency of said office he has been ooliging and courteous to all whe hare had business to transact with him. Irrespective of party affiliations or ccuditfons in life, und has through his strict integrity, close applicaiiou to the responsible duties of the -office, and flue business qualifications, levated the office of Auditor *f Jasper county, Indiana, to a standard of excellence now recognized to be equal to that of any office in the State. S. That in uia retirement from said office the public loses a popular and efficient officer who uas watched with jealous cam its interests, and his associates in office a firm friend and pleasant companion, who joiu with tin* general public in saying. “Weil done, good and faithful servant.” 4, That we will ever cherish a.kind ly remembrance for Mr. Nowels, and w« trust that ks may be successful in any business undertaxing iu which h may embark,Jand we also express she hope that he may “live long and prosper.” 5. That a copy of these resolution* be furnished the Rensstlaer Republican, Democratic Sentinel and Rem ington News for publication, and that a copy of the same be presented t© Mr. Newels. Uu motion the meeting adjourned sine die.* GEO. W. BURK, Chairman. James T. Aijsktt. S"'-r< iary. What will the Republicans do next year? They will b>» forced to make an ".'.'nest fight, apt! • hoy will get “licked ” In 18;G they count d Hayes ■in although ho bad less votes than , .mi man, and in 188(J Dorsev and f* 1 - .J r .-, lv Jf. i t I ;* , | . , t OCw UUlio V b '-Of IXE ii■'i \a vitCL: U « ad “Cuet is about a.i they have to show fo;-it. Sine* T h n Ben Butler ■ •r-i the' Demo X’:.,tic party gcaei.ully have been stripping cue *‘g. o. r. p.” of all its hypocrisies. It is abfut time for a funeral. The Republican party must go. \

WOOD! Wood!1 Wood!!!—Dear reader, that wood you promised us.