Daily State Sentinel, Indianapolis, Marion County, 13 January 1869 — Page 2

DAILY- SENTINEL.

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WvdaMANjr MomJilf, January la.

THIS aCMBWATOaiAL nAHaiOK. What baa B««a Baa« With the Proraeda •f tha hale nf the OM Market ■treat Property. Tha attention of tha people of Indiana haa been ao fixed upon national polities, that many important matters connected ■with tha Interests of our State have been overlooked. This Indifference to State polltioe la at all times nnfortunate, and more especially is this true when we conalder that that which most materially affects the people Is the management of our financial affairs and the disposition of the public moneys. We desire to remind the Representatives of the people now assembled in the Halls of Legislation, that while It Is their duty to frame such laws ae In their Judgment.the public Intereate require, It is none the less their solemn^ and bounden duty'to examine the law* of past sessions, to ascertain If their provlelons have been complied with. Among the laws to which we desire to direct the especial attention of the Legislature, Is one to be found upon pages 87, 88, of the acts of 1805. This law was approved on the 25th day of February, 1805, but that law, to a very considerable extent, haa been treated as so much waste paper. The title reads as

follows i

"Aw Act appointing Commissioners to sell certain real estate therein named, to provide a residence for the Governor of the State, and to make an allowance, In lletf thereof, until the sAme Is provided, and matters properly connected therewith.” This act then recites that the Auditor and Treasurer of State and Calvin Fletcher, Sr., of the County of Marlon, “are hereby appointed commissioners, with full force and authority to sell and convey lot numbered four (4), five (5), and six (0), of square numbered forty-seven (47), and lot numbered one (1), In block numbered slxty-olght (08), In the city of Indianapolis,” eta. The tecoml section directs the commissioners to make publication for thirty days of “the time, place and terms of sale,” and further, that they “shall sell the same at public auction, In whole or In subdivisions, for the best price bidden therefor.” The Mirti section empowers the coinmissloners to execute deeds of said real estate. The fourth section provides that the proceeds of the sale of said real estate shall be invested in “ a permanent and suitable residence for the Governor of the State of Indiana, and his successors In olfico, conveniently located, with grounds and buildings suitable to the dignity of the executive authority of the State,” provided, however, ”that the co’* of the same shall not exceed the amou.n. realized from the sale of said real estate, so authorized to be sold by thepj,” and until such residence Is provided, the commissioners were authorized to provide a suitable one for him, “or in lieu thereof, that they pay him a sum equal thereto, not exceeding five thousand dollars, per annum.” The airih section directs the commissioners to pay any surplus arising from said sale into the State Treasury; the aeventh relates to the compensation of the commissioners, and the eighth declares an emergency to exist for the Immediate taking effect of the act. A most cursory reading of this act plainly shews that It was made the duty df these commissioners to appropriate the l jceeds of the sale of the Governor's house and grounds, on Market street, for ths purchase of “a permanent and suitable residence for the Governor;” and in the meantime to either provide a suitable residence for him, or In lieu thereof to pay him a sum not to exceed five thousand dollars per annum. Four years have elapsed since the passage of this law, and what have these commissioners done toward carrying out its provisions? It is true they made publication of the time, place, and terms of sale as proscribed in the act; and it Is also true that they disposed of this real estate from which they realized very nearly, If not entirely, fifty thousand dollars. What then has been done with this large sum of money? To what purpose has It been appropriated? What have these Gommlssloners done towards providing a residence suitable to the dignity of the Executive authority of the State? The Governor we know has boon receiving the five thousand dollars per annum, and we also know, to the shame Of Indiana, that the Governor of our State has been and la now residing in a tenement house on North Pennsylvania a house that any citizen can rent for from fifty to sixty dollars per month—a house that no man can say is suitable to the dignity of the Executive authority of our State. We desire to be informed what has hindered the Commissioners in theperform- \ ance of their duty? The emergency sU^l exists In as full force as It did in the winter of 1880. Was it the option of these Gommlssloners that the Interests of the Htate could be botthr subserved by loaning out this money—this sum of $50,000— at six, eight and ten percent? Or, did they think that they cutfld take advantage of the distracted state of the public mind and bury this money deep In their own pockets? If they have disposed of this money in either of these ways, they ought to be prosecuted both for corruption and for the violation of a plain public law. The law gives them no discretion In this matter whatever, but in plain, unequivocal terms enjoins upon them to ■ell the old property, and with the proceeds to provide a suitable residence for the Governor and his successors In office. Wo do not write as partisans. Far from it. We have no more Interest in this subject than any other citizen of Indiana, whether he bo Republican or Democrat.The members of the Legislature will be guilty of a gross dereliction ofduty If they fail to take such action as will both ventilate this whole subject and accomplish the attainment of the purposes of the act.

INDIANA LEGISLATURE. ■■NATE. Tuesday, January 12,18C9. The Senate met at two o’clock p. m., Lieutenant Governor Cumbtck in the

Chair.

The Journal of yesterday was road. Mr. Johnson, of Montgomery, presented the credentials of Hon. James M. Hanna, Senator elect from the counties of Putnam and Clay. The special order being suspended for the purpose— Mr. Green Introduced a bill [S. 1] to fix the times of holding the Courts of Common Pleas In the 14th Judicial Dis-trict-composed ot the counties ot ^Hamilton, Tipton, Howard and Grant. On his motion the constitutional restriction was dispensed with—yeas 44. nays 2. The bill was read the second time and passed the Senate by yeas 47,

navs 0.

The regular order of business being further euspended— Mr. Gifford Introduced a bill [S. 2] to fix the times of holding Circuit Courts In the counties of Fayette, Franklin, Union, Kush, Shelby, Decatur and Dearborn. On his motion the constitutional restriction was dispensed with—yeas 41, nays 6. The bill was again read and passed by yeas 47, nays 0. Mr. Hughes called up the special order —being his resolution authorizing the President of the Senate to appoint standing committees, and surrendered his resolution te the hands of the minority. The resolution was adopted. The Lieutenant Governor announced the business pending at the adjournment yesterday, and requested the Senator from Madison to take the chair during Its consideration. The Chairman stated the question to be on the motion to Indefinitely postpone the resolution offered yesterday, calling upon the Governor for alleged corrupt correspondence between His Excellency and the Lieutenant Governor. Mr. Hughes opposed the motion for the purpose of ottering an amendment to the resolution. I will say to the Senate, in reference to this resolution, that while like other Senators, I hud hoard of such a resolution before its Introduction, I hud very little knowledge of the facts or charges upon which it is predicated. I know enough of the origin of the resolution, however, to relieve the Democratic members on tills floor of its paternity. 1 know that the resolution did not originate in a partisan attack emanating from the Democratic party or any of Its members. I know, or have reason to believe, that it originated In good faitii with Republican Senators, who desired simply to discharge theli duties and arrive at the truth. When I say this much, sir, 1 disclose to the Senate dll the knowledge I had concerning the resolution up to the tftne of its introduction hero and Its discussion. Ilut feeling it to bo my duty to make myself acquainted with the subject matter of so grave a charge, I have taken some pains since the adjournment to arrive at a conclusion as to whether this matter ought to be pursued or not. I felt some embarrassment, and it was my purpose in the first Instance to sit ipilutiy by and take no part In . this debate—simply voting according to the lights that should be elicited—from the fact that it might be considered Indelicate on my part, owing to the circumstance that my name lias been mentioned sometimes In connection with an office in the gift of tills General Assembly. On that point I desire to say, upon reflection, I have arrived* at this conclusion: that the member of this body who is a candidate for the United .States Senate, and who permits his candidacy to be paramount to the considerations of duty in this body, or trammel him in the discharge of his duties here, ought to resign his seat. It is the duty of every Senator to represent Ids constituents without fear or favor, and if bethinks more of his candidacy for another office than his duty hero, lie ought to resign ids seat here and take his chances for that other office. The delicacy ought to be the other way, and no Senator ought to shrink from the discharge ef his duty on lids floor, liecause iU may happen to injqre his prospect for election to another office. I propose to discharge my duty here, and if it should impair or utterly destroy whatever prospects I have for another office, lot those prospects go. As long as I sit upon this floor I propose to discharge my duty to my constituents fearlessly us well as I can, according to my ability; and especially do I feel free to take this course, when 1 presume it is well known that my candidacy has been more nominal than* real. I do not think there could behalf a dozen members of this Legislature found that could say I, in person, by letter, or through a third party solicited their votes. And if I aver live to be a United States Senator, I shall continue to pursue that course. It is not an office to be sought in that way. So much in reference to that matter. * • • * , * If I understand the matter aright it is alleged from some source, responsible or irresponsible, that tiie Lieutenant Governor while acting as such—being President pro./cm.of the Senate—wrote a letter to the Governor of the State, proposing to secure his own appointment to a prospective vacancy in the United States Senate, upon consideration that ho would withdraw from the field as opposing candidate for Governor elect, and would support him (the Governor) and that this proposition was rejected by the Governor. If that be so, in my judgment, it is a matter of tiie highest importance, and

I.lltle Will. The Lieutenant Governor exhibited ids littleness yesterday in hla appointment of the standing committees of the Senate. He had not eagaolty or manliness enough to disarm those whom he regarded as his opponents In his own party, but exhibited his vindictiveness by leaving Messrs. Cravens and Uuuiirs, both gentlemen of experience and ability in legislation, off of all committees of any importance, and plaoing them upon a few that had little or nothing to do. Much Is the evidence that Cumback presents of Christian HUteamanahlp, and we may add such is the exhibition he makes of his Christian spirit. The Great Christian Teacher enjoined it upon bis followers to do good for evil, but Cumback disregards and reverses the rule. The Lieutenant Governor Is growing email by rapid degrees and beautifully less. Poor little Will Cum back! The man who volunteered to put down the rebellion by volunteering in the army for effect, and then lighting the rebels vigorously In the pay department, will never command respect, no matter by whet eooldent he may obtain ■n honorable poeltlon.

quirt _ .Senate, regardless of who it may affect; because the proposition was made directly to influence tiie Governor of the Stale in the discharge of a high official duty, by motives than no man can pronounce other that corrupt. Are we as .Senators to pass fly a charge of sii ii a grave clinrnctsr mid cover it up, because the resolution happens to be introduced by a member of the minority upon tills floor, or because we happen to have our individual prejudices in this matter? Tiie honor of the State, tiie credit of the Governor, the credit of the Lieutenant, Governor, and'Ijie character of the Senate forbids such a conclusion. I hope and trust that the inquiry may result In the vindication of the honor of all parties concerned. * " * • And I am bound to say, that while I hope—and I say it in ah sincerity—that this investigation may result in a perfect vindication of all parties concerned, candor compels me to say I do not believe it will so result. Why? Because I believe the charge is true. And when Senators state upon tills floor, that tiie charge proceeds from irresponsible sources, or from party newspapers, to that I answer, that after duo investigation — knowing not sufficient of the matter when up before to confirm or deny one way or the other— I stand here to-day tiie indorsor of the charge as a Henatnr upon this floor; and I say to the friends of the Lieutenant Governor that it will not do for them, directly or Indirectly, to evade, or seek to evade, this investigation. It will not do, and no real friend, no intelligent friend of his, it seems to mo, would desire to pursue that course. The .Senator from Parke [Mr. Rice] stated, by authority of the Lieutenant Governor and in his presence, that he was authorised to relieve the Governor of the State from the obligation of privacy or socresy in this matter, and it seems to me that the Senator from Parke opposed the resolution upon the ground that it emanated from a mere newspaper arthde. I hope now the Senator from Parke will extend to mo the same consideration l would extend to him undersimilar circumstances; and, as I, a member of this body, standing as an indorser of this charge, that he will open the doors to an investigation. The Senator from Porter and Lake (Mr. Church) objected to tiie resolution, as a rumor in the newspapers, and said it appeared that there was a bargain somewhere, or a clique. It Is not always those who first begin to east imputations of this sort that are most free from them. And, as far as the duty of this Senate is concerned, it matters little whether the inquiry originated with a clique, party, or otherwise. Tiie question for tiie Senate is, to inquire whether it is founded on truth? Is there a probable and reasonable cause for uroooeding in tills matter? I have satisfied myself that there is. For these reasons. Mr. President, I shall, after the motion to indefinitely postpone shall be voted down, and this resolution comes before the Senate for its action, offer an Amendment, which I will now read for tiie information of the Sen-

ate:

Whereas, One of the newspapers taken by this body, and daily laid upon tiie desk of its members, lias specilloally charged that some written correspondence of an improper and corrupt character lias taken place between the late acting Llep tenant Governor, and now presidinu officer of this bodv, Hon. Will. Cumback, and His Excellency, Governor Conrad Raker, wherein It is alleged that propositions of an Improper nature touching the appointment of Lieutenant Governor Cumoack to a prospective vacancy in the Senate of the United States, were submitteeto Governor Baker, and by him indignantly repelled. And whereas, No authorized denial of said charges,has yet been made public. And whereas, A memberof this body

has declared in debtee, In tbs Pf>nee of the Lieutenant Governor, tote he wae authorized by Lieutenant Governor Camback to say that so Air ae be Is concerned all restraints and obligations of privacy as to said correspondence are removed and withdrawn; therefore, ilesofved—That Governor Baker be requested to oommunloate to this body for Us information all and any correspondence In writing, end the Indorsements thereon, heretofore had by and between Lieutenant Governor Cumback and himself relative to the subject matter before mentioned. Mr. Rloe had hoped that the good sense of the Senator from Davieaa (Mr. Turner) would have caused that gentleman to withdraw* this resolution to-day, and allow the Senate to go forward In the discharge of the dutlea devolving upon it. As the Democratic psrtv is not the father of It. and the reeponsltnllty as to the paternity of this resolution Is now known In this Senate, It assumea a different aspect, but I have got to see the reason why the Senate of Indiana, at the very threshhold of the session, when important business is pending, why a resolution of this kind should be thrust upon this body In disregard of all demands for legislation. It comes from the opposition side of this Senate first, and after the war haa been carried Into Africa then It Is assumed and Justified upon this floor, and that by a gentleman pretending to be the special guardian of the Lieutenant Governor's prospects for the Senate of the United States. Mr. R. proceeded to reply to the speech of Mr. Hughes, concluding as follows: 1 say It Is an Insult, and I do not say It with any disrespect to the Senator from Monroe, to lay such a question aa this before the Senate and require an Investigation ; and as far aa my consent Is concerned to let these fbets come up, I stand where I did yesterday, and am not in favor of It. Mr. Cravens, in explanation of the votes he was about to cast said: It Is to be deplored that snob resolutions as the one under consideration should be introduced, but it is far more to be deplored that there is any real or apparent cause for their Introduction. My friend asks. Who has this measure here? I say the Senate of Indiana has it; How came It here he asks? A Senator on my right introduced it. That Senator is the peer of myself or the Senator from Parke [Mr. Rloe] though in tiie minority here, and we have no right to question his motives. It Is a proper matter lor Investigation. My friend says it is a private correspondence. I deny it. All we know is it Is a rumor, and ifa rumor affects the reputation of a public officer, that rnmor is entitled to investigation at the hands of this body which Is the representative of the people. The reputation of all the officers of State belongs to us all; ws are here to protect the reputation of those men, and we will l>o faithless to that trust if wo do not. It is no private correspondence as far as rumor is concerned. Mr. Gray, Interposing—When Is it alleged to have taken place? Mr. Cravens was ignorant as to that, and Inquired If any Senator had the newspaper article referred to. Mr. Stein handed a copy of the Evening Mirror to Mr. C„ who passed It on to the Secretary, requesting that officer to road, which he

did.

Mr. HukIios obtained permission from the Senator on the floor, to disclaim any Indorsement of the article read. lie reiterated the charge he made before the Senate, In hla speech reported above. Mr. Cravens, resuming, also disclaimed any indorsement of the article Just read; it was the resolution lie was speaking to. After rehearsing his understanding oftbe matter, and inoicatlng his opposition to tiie motion pending, be averred that this thing lias gone upon the wings of the wind—the lightning has carried It all over the country, and what will be the result? Those who have heard of It, and know nothing of the foot*, have a right to suppose things are Infinitely worse than represented; therefore, if this Senate vote to suppress this investigation, then we atitnorlze everybody to infer that there Is something corrupt and improper in this correspondence. I trust in God, when this correspondence comes to light, that not only Governor Raker hut Lieutenant Governor Cumback will lie fully, completely and entirely vindicated. There is another view of this case: Mr. Ctiinhuck is a prominent candidate for the United States Senate, and In all human probability this legislature will commission him for that high office. There are Senators on this floor like myself, who know nothing about tills corres|H>nilerice except from rumor, and bow will these Senators vote with these charges of corruption, impropriety, or whatever else vou call It, ringing iu their ears? Will they be discharging their duty when they vote for a man under such circumstances, and when they themselves vote for suppressing this investigation ? I say 1 would not bo discharging my duty to myself, or to those I represent, in doing so. Mr. Turner never liad seen the article read fly the Secretary, and, to be consistent with his remarks of yesterday, said: I did not know the resolution I presented had its paternity with the majority. Had I known it had its paternity there, perhaps I should not have presented it. The resolution was handed to me by those of my own faitii. Mr. Church, in replying to some remarks by Mr. (’ravens, insisted that Mr. Ciiintinek and his friends have no fear of the consequences, whether tills resolution Is voted down or not, and was glad to ace gentlemen shrinking from the article they have dragged before the Senate couched in such miserable language. Alluding to the fact that some newspapers were derisively referring to Mr. Uumhack as “the Christian statesman,” lie denounced the style of those writers as contemptible, and such articles as not lit to l>e read by respectable persons. Speaking again to the resolution, ho said, we could have overlooked this had it come from the Democratic side of the House; but the child this morning comes from another parent. The remainder of his remarks were in reply to Mr. Hughes. Mr. Gray was as anxious to maintain the dignity of the Senate as any gentleman hole, but thought we wore giving this question much more consideration than It deserves. He favored the motion to Indefinitely postpone the resolution. Mr. Andrews—I have been a silent listener and acknowledge that a change lias come over my mind in regard to the resolution under discussion. When it was first introduced I thought it savored too much of party, and was not therefore strictly entitled to the consideration of the Senate, consequently I was disposed to vote against it, but now, sir, no matter what was the motive for the introduction of It, after all that has been said upon it, and especially after tiie Senator from Park, as a special friend of the Lieutenant Governor, has removed all obligations of secreay upon Governor Raker, and declared here that Die Lieutenant Governor has said nothing in tliat correspondence but what ho is willing should bn published to the world. I am disposed to vote in favor of the resolution, and shall therefore vote against the Indefinite postponsment of it. If we now, at this stage of the proceedings, suppress the investigation and refuse to publish the correspondence, there are many who will think there Is much more in it than what there really is. I Imagine tliere will be nothing found that is prejudicial to the Governor or the Lieutenant Governor In the whole matter, therefore I think we owe it to them as their friends, as well as in Justice to ourselves, to call for this correspondence and let the publication be made that the world may know all about It. If there is any thing In it that is reprehensible and that concerns the public, the nubile ought to know It and act advisably. If there Is nothing In It that concerns the public, I imagine the public will pass it uy with indifference, and It would have no unavorable effect upon the parties concerned. I say let the publication be made. Mr. Hughes, rather than stifle investigation, would vote for tiie original resolution, but spoke again in favorofhis substitute. Mr. Stein, In giving an explanation of the vote he would soon caat, stated that ho was relieved when the Senator from Parke announced In the name of Mr. Cumimck, who wae in the room and near the Senator, that the Governor was at liberty to divulge any correspondence bs-twf-mi him nnil Mr rSirv.Kunb- I ~

that it was abundantly able to take care of Its own reputation as s party, and also the reputation of lie candidates. He argued in favor of the pending motion. It the resolution were to pass, It would be setting ■ dangerous precedent, a precedent that would Justify the drawing forth the privets correspondence ot any Senator, simply upon the Introduction of a

resolution-

Mr. Sherrod, as a personal friend of the

Lieutenant Governor, insisted that it would not do to cover np this thing in its present shape. He oonld not believe these charges were true, though some Senators had intimated very strongly that they were. Whether true or not, he advised the Lieutenant Governor to demand an investigation, send It out to the country, and vindicate his honor before the Senate and the world. He had no party feelings in this matter, but as a Senator felt It due to the honor of this body, and to Its presiding officer, that

this foul charge be hurled back. Mr. Churon, Interrupting—Does the

gentleman refer to the charge in the

Evening Mirror f

Mr. Sherrod—No, sir. And I will say that jthat paper 1s neutraj in politics. The principal owner of thatpaper is a straight oat and out Radical or Republican, which ever yon choose. No, sir; the Senator from Monroe (Mr. Hughes) makes this charge direct, yet I say I hope It Is not true and that our presiding officer will

be vindicated.

Mr. Hamilton, as a junior member, had but little disposition to take part In this discussion, but fsll It due to himself to review some of the arguments brought to bear upon this question. The fact that Senators do not defend the way this resolution got In here is of itself enough to Justify Its being kicked out. He argued against the investigation of charges founded merely on rumor; introduced an

Incident wbic

reference to this matter. This debate has sprung out of the sslf-qontradietory relations assumed by those friends opposing this resolution. VVlille by their mouths they declare the door is open, they say they will oppose our advance to the door. If they are obeying the wish of their principal In the first instance, they are disobeying him in the last. In the course of a few days we vili be called upon to elect a successor to i tie lion. Thomas A. Hendricks. Is It not pertinent to that business to know something ot that charge? It occurred to him that it was. And If the correspondence is of the character charged, he denied that It is private. He should vote against Indefinite postponement and for the amendment of Mr. Hughes, hoping that his friend [Mr. Cumback] would oomeont from this Inquiry with olsan garments. Mr. Gray replied to ths statement that the Republican party can not afford to smother this Inveatigatkm, and declared

and making the appraisement of 1863 the basis of taxation. By Mr. Armstrong—[S. 8] declaring prize fighting a felony, and prescribing punishment therefor, (Including reporters and lookers on.) By Mr. Huffman, [8. 0] to amend section 27 of an act to provide a general system of common schools, etc. By/Mr. Humphreys, [S. 10] to repeal an act to provide for the redemption of real property or any interest therein, sold on execution or order ol sale, etc., pprovod June 4.1861. And then the Senate adjourned till two o’clqck p. m., to-morrow.

funded merely

ncldent which transpired In the canvass made by him last fall of a very amusing character, and resumed his seat amid

roars of laughter.

The motion to indefinitely postpone the resolution was then rejected by yeas, 20;

nays, 25—as follows:

Nays—Messrs. Andrews, Beardsley, Bradlev, Carson, Cravens, Fisher, Fosdick. Green. Henderson, Hess, Hooper, Huey, Huffman, Hughes, Humphreys, Johnson of Montgomery, Kinley, Lee, Morgan, Reynolds, Hherrod, Stein, Tag-

gart, Turner, and Wolcott—25.

Yeas—Messrs. Armstrong, Bellamy, Case, Caven, Church, Colley, Eliott, Gifford, Gray, Hadley, Hamilton, Houghton, Jaquess, Johnson, of Spencer, Laaelle, Rice, Robinson of Madison; Robinson

of Dscatur; Scott, and Wood—20.

Pending the roll call—

Mr. Colley, In explanation of hla vote, aald that hia mind was yesterday and is to-day, that ws should have peremptorily returned this paper to the source from whence It came, unceremoniously. Mr. Hughes then offered his amend ment—printed above at the close of his speech—Mr. Church withdrawing his

amendment.

Mr. Hughes demanded the previous question, and the demand being seconded by a majority of the Senate. Under Us operation the amendment was agreed to by yeas 28, nays 19, as follows: Yeas—Messrs. Andrews, Beardsley, Bradley, Carson, Cravens, Fisher. Fosdlck, Green, Henderson, Hess, Hooper, Huey, Huffman, Hughes, Humphreys, Johnson of Montgomery, Kinley, Laselle, Lee, Morgan, Reynolds, Sherrod,tetein, Taggart, Turner and Wolcott—2«. Nats—Measra. Armstrong, Bellamy, Caae, Caven, Church, Colley, Eliott, Gifford, Gray, Hadley, Hamilton, Houghton, Jaquess, Johnson of Spencer, Rice, Robinson of Madison, Robinson of Decatur, Scoit and Wood—19. The resolution, an amended, wan adopted upon a Uivivlsion—affirmative 25; negative not counted. Lieutenant Governor Cumback resumed the chair. Mr. Hooper gave notice that, to-mor-row, he would move to amend the eighth standing rule of the Senate, so ns to provide for the appointment of a standing committee on the House of Refuge. The Lieutenant Governor, with the eonsent of the Senate—I desire to announeethe standing committees of the

Senate.

They were road by the Secretary, as fol-

lows:

STANDING COMMITTEES OP TIIE SENATE. On Elections—Meaara. Robinson of Madison, Scott. Caae, Stein, Howk, Taggart and Reynolds. On Finance—Messrs. Wolcott, Gray. Fisher, Jaquess, Morgan, Turner ami Smith. On the Judleiarv—Messrs. Caven, Riee, Robinson of Madison, Hanna, Howk, Scott and Stein. On Education—Messrs. Bellamy. Kinley, Carson, Wood, Uteiu, Hanna and Turner. On Benevolent Institutions—Messrs.

UOLSK OF KEPUESEXTATIVESTubsday, January 12, 1869. The House met at nine o’clock a. m. The journal ot yesterday was road and approved. STANDING COMMITTEES OF THE HOUSE. The Speaker announced the appointment of the following standing committees of the House of Keprosontatives. Ways and Means—Messrs. Buskirk, Ratlin, McFadden, Kerchevul, Breckinridge. Smith and Sleet h. Judiciary — Dunn, Gordon, Coffroth, Stephenson, Mitchell, Oslnirn, and Bobo. Elections—Fierce, ,of Vigo, Wildman, Neff, Chapman, Hamilton, Stewart of Ohio, and Zollers. Federal Relations—Raker, Jump,Miles, Hutson, Chapman, Fuller and Admire. Banks — Kercheval, Greene, Bates, Davis, Williams of St. Joseph, Cave and Sboaff. Organization of Courts—Overmier, Wilson, welborn, Johnson of Farke, Johnson of Marshall, Kuddel and Cave. Education—Vater, Baker, Coffroth,Ratlitt, Taber, Gilham and Mock. Military Affairs — Osqorn, Pierce, of Porter, Dittemore, Vater, Barnett, Vardeman and Calvert. Fees and Salaries — Gordon, Wilson. Zollers, Underwood, Mitchell, Shoaffuuu McGregor. Corporations—Chittenden, Dunn, Odell, Breckinridge, Davidson, Neff and Cot-

ton.

The Speaker laid before the House communication with reference to the claims of witnesses before the Committee on Arbitrary Arrests of the session of 1863, which was referred to the Committee on Claims. PETITIONS. Mr. McFodin presented a petition to so amend the law us to give premiums for fox scalps, which was referred to the Committee on Rights and Privileges. Mr. Monroe presented a petition for an

and Ualariss. Mr. Wildman presented a general petition for a distinct prison for women, which wsa referred to the Committee on Pris-

ons.

Mr. Bates presented a petition from the annual conference of the United Brethren, which was referred to the Commit-

tee on Corporations.

Mr. Palmer presented the petition of certain citizens of Clinton county, for amendment of the gravel road law.

GOVERNOn'S MESSAGE.

Mr. Carnahan submitted a resolution to order the printing of 5,000 copies of the Governor's Message; 600 copies of which shall be with the accompanying documents; 500 copies shall be in the German language; and that 500 copies shall be for

the use of the Governor.

Mr. Ktewart, of Rush, proposed to amend by an order to print 12,000 copies; 2,000 in the German language; and that the whole number be distributed prorata

to the members.

Mr. Ratletf proposed 10,000 copies, etc. Mr. Ruddle proposed to substitute lor the resolutions and amendments in the shape of a concurrent resolution, to authorize the printing of 10,000 copies, etc. On motion of Mr. Carnahan, the amendments of Messrs. Stewart and Ratletf were laid on the table, and subsequently the

substitute also.

Mr. Pier'’", of,Vigo, raised the point of order, that the laying of an amendment on the table, tabled also the original proposition and everything connected with the subject. And after discussion of the point by Messrs. Barrett, Buskirk,

Coffroth and others—

The Speaker held that the point of

order was well taken.

Mr. Dunn submitted a resolution which was adopted, directing the Committee on Oorganization of Courts to consider the following propositions: First—The alH>litlon ot the Common Pleas Courts. Second—The conferring of Surrogate ■'powers on the Circuit Courts, Third— The establishment of Criminal Circuit Courts. And Fourth—If it be impraciic-

i able to establish of Criminal Courts,

sufficient number the Committee con-

Church, Green, Reynolds, Bradley, Riee, Gifford and Huffman. , ^ .

On Agriculture—Messrs. Reynolds. I * i i ,er tho propriety of the establishment

rv, Robinson of ] of a •f reat, ‘ r number of Circuit Courts, i'lumphf'leM and I and t “ l4t t,aid Committee report by bill or

ot Montgomery

Lee, Gifford,

Johnson Decatur, Jaqaess.

On Roads—Messrs. Robison of Decatur, Armstrong, Huey, Hess, Andrews, Johnson of Montgomery, and Johnson ofNpen-

ccr.

On Corporations—Messrs. Rice, Grav, Green, Hooper, Hanna, Sherrod and Car-

son.

On Banks—Messrs. Gray, Walcott, Hooper, Hamilton, Fisher, hberrod and Morgan. On Manufactures—Messrs. Armstrong, Beardsly, Andrews, Johnson of Mjamoer, Henderson, Lee and Sherrod. On Public Printing—Messrs. Fisher, Hadley, Beardsly, Colley, Taggart, Laselle snd Humphries, On Public Buildings—Messrs. Houghton. Colley, Fusdick, Bellamy, Huey, lase and Sherrod. On Prisons—Messrs. Andrews, Armstrong, Houghton, Jaqtioas, Denbo,Smith and Johnson of Spencer. On Canals and Internal Improvements —Messrs. Cravens Hughes, Smith, Fisher, Howk, Armstrong and Wood. * On State Library—Messrs. Wood, Fisher, Bellamy, Henderson, Huffman, Andrews and Bird. On Town of Indianapolis—Messrs. Green, Fosdick, Hess, Turner, Taggart Elliott and Huey. On Claims—Messrs. Jaquess, Hess, Cavin, Denbo, Hooper, Bradley and Johnson of Montgomery, On Military Affairs—Messrs. Hadley, Jaquess, Kinley, Bird, Hamilton, Mberrod and Laselle. On Phraseology Arrangement of Bills and Enrolled Billa—Messrs. Hooper, Colley, Denbo, Hadley, Hanna, Howk, and Robinson of Madison. On Unfinished Business—Messrs. Elliott, Cravens, Green, Fosdick, Carson, Henderson and Turner. On Organizations of Courts—Messrs. Stein, Robinson of Madison, Huott, Groen, Bmltb, Denbo and Hanna. On Federal Relations—Messrs. Scott, Robinson, of Decatur, Cravens, Reynolds, Giflord, Humphries and Laselle. On Expenditures—Messrs. Hughes, Kinley, Houghton, Armstrong, Beardsley, Henderson and Ijoo. On Swamp Lands—Messrs. Hess, oray, Hadley, Hamilton, Caso, Laselle uiid Huffman. On Temperance—Messrs. Kinley, Rice, Church, Robinson of Decatur, ’Taggart, Armstrong and Bradley. On County and Township Business— Messrs. Case, Colley, Hughes, Jaquess, Gifford, Lee and Denbo. On tiie Rights and Privileges of (be Inhabitants Of the Htate—Messrs. Johnson, ef Spencer, Caven, Hughes, Stein, Carson, Huffman and Bradley. On Emigration—Messrs. Fosdick, Church, Johnson of Spencer, Huffman, Loe, Henderson, Andrews and Scott. On Congressional Apportionment— Messrs. Hamilton, Robinson of Madison, Hess, Case, Church, Scott, Morgan, Denbo, Cravens, Eliott and Hadley. On Legislative Apportionment—Messrs. Colley, Green, Bird, Beardsly, Reynolds, Hughes, Jaquess, Sherrod, Gifford, Robinson of Decatur, and Stein. Mr. Bellamy submitted an order, which was adopted, for the appointment of a committee of three, to which shall be referred the Governor’s Message. Tiie Lieutenant Governor makes the eoKiinittee to consist of Messrs. Bellamy, F< s lick and Sherrod. The following described bills were introduced, read the first time and passed to the second reading: Bv Mr. Carson—[S. 8] to repeal section 1 of an act in relation to the applying of certain funds therein named to the payment of the public debt and raising revenue for the support of common schools, approved March 9, 1861, and to legalize all taxes levied.

By Mr. Johnson, of Spencer

tboiizir

[S. 4] au-

ng the Superintendent of Public Instruction to adopt a uniform system of l>ook keeping for tho use of township

trustees.

By Mr. Reynolds—[S. 5] to amend section 1 of an act declaring abandoned certain untiulslicd roads, to provide for their completion, declaring forfeited the franchises of certain railroad companies, approved March 7, 1867. By Mr. Johnson, of Montgomery—[8.6] to authorize appraisers of real estate tu appoint deputies, legalizing such appointments already made, and regulating the pay of these officers. ^ By Mr. Bellamy, [3. 7] to fix tke compensation of appraisers of real estate, authorizing tbs appointment of deputies

otherwise.

Mr. Buskirk sunmitted a resolution lor a special committee of the House lie appointed to confer with the State Librarian, for tho procurement of suitable rooms iu tho Capitol for the committees and clerks of tho House, and if said rooms can not be procured in the Capitol, said Lihrari in bo instructed to procure other

rooms adjacent to the Capitol.

Tho resolution was adopted.

Mr. Wildman submittod a resolution, which wss adopted, that so much of the Governor's Message as relates to tho death of ex-Governor Joseph A. Wright bo referred to a select committee of seven.

RAILROAD INVESTIGATION.

Mr. Osborne submitted a resolution that a committee of seven be appointed by the Speaker, whose duty it shall be to Investigate the conduct of the several railroads of the State as to whether they have complied with the laws governing them, or whether they have not; and that said committee be authorized to send

lor persons and papers.

Mr. Williams, of Knox, moved that it be referred to the standing Committee on

Railroads.

Mr. Osborne insisted that it is expedient that the special committee be appointed, Ths standing committee could not perform all the duties contemplated in ids resolution. It had come to ne almost a question whether the Legislature or the railroads wore governing the

State.

Mr. Welborn opposed tho resolution, from the consideration that it would take away too many members from the busi-

ness of the House.

Mr. Stewart, of Rush, proposed that tho resolution should go to the Standing

Commit tee on Railroads.

Mr. Overmier said tho appointment of a special committee on this subject was

not a new thing.

Mr. McFaddin, though a friend of railroads, was in favor of tiie appointment of this committee; and he reasoned in

favor of it.

Mr. Williams, of Hamilton, opposed tke appointment of a special committee. If offenses against the law are committed by railroad companies, tho courts are

open against them.

Mr. Huskirk saw no valid objection to tho appointment of the proposed eominittne. Tiie railroad interest has exercised an influence even upon the legislation of the country, detrimental to the interests of the State, and a special committee should investigate the subject to

tho bottom.

Mr. Johnson, of Park, submitted considerations in opposition to the resolu-

tion.

Mr. Pierce, of Porter, considering the expense, tiie probable conflict of duties with tho standing Committee on Railroads, was rather opposed to the resolu-

tion.

Mr. Nell'spoke in favor of the resolution of ins colleague, and answered ob-

jections.

Mr. Ruddle, Mr. Gordon and Mr. Barrett, also spoke in favor of the proposi-

tion.

Mr. Stewart, of Rush, demanded the previous question. The demand being sustained, Mr. Stewart’s motion to refer tho resolution to the Standing Committee on Railroads was rejected, by yeas 42, navs 65. ^Tho original resolution was then adoptMr. Ruddle submitted a resolution, which was adopted by unanimous consent, for the appointment of a special committee to investigate certain charges against certain officials having charge ol the Asylum for the Blind, preferred by certain pupils thereof; and that said committee report as soon as practic-

able.

On motion by Mr. Dittemore, it was ordered that the engrossed act of the House ef Representatives No. 19 of the last session of the General Assembly, together with the Governor’s objections thereto, be taken up. and that 100 copies thereof be printed for the use of the House. Mr. Pierce, of Porter, submitted a resolution, which was adopted by unanimous* consent, for the admission oftbe veteran, James Hutchings, to a seat within the bar of the House. Mr. Mock submitted a motion, for an order, to so change the rules of the House as to authorise the Speaker te appoint two committees on the prisons (one North and one South) which lies over

one day, under the rules for amendment. Mr. Overmier submitted a resolution that a special committee of three be appointed to consider the subject of the Morgan Raid Commission, including all matters arising out of the Morgan raid. Mr. Pierce, of Porter, moved that it be referred to the Committee on Claims. ButOn motion of Mr. Stewart, of Rush, it was laid on the table. Mr. Barnett submitted an order to amend the rules so that a standing committee shall be appointed to which may l)e referred all petitions in relation to the importation and keeping of Mexican and Texan cattle within this State. It lies over one day. PUBLIC PRINTING INVESTIGATION. Mr. Hamilton, of Yigo, submitted a resolution reciting that the Indianapolis Evening Mirror alleges that the State Printer has charged more than legal rates for public printing, and authorizing the appointment of a special committee of three to investigate such charges, and for this purpose to send for persons and papers. The resolution was adopted. Mr. Buskirk submitted a resolution, which was adopted, authorizing the Librarian to furnish a copy of Cushing's Manual to the Speaker of this House. Mr. Williams, of Hamilton, submitted a resolution, which was adopted, that the Auditor of State be requested to fnrnisb to this House a list of the aggregate amount of fees in this State for the years 1806 and 1867; provided that the fees for probate business be reported in a separate column. STATIONERY AND STAMPS. Mr. Carnahan submitted a motion to reconsider the vote of last Friday on the last clause of the report authorizing stationery and postage stamps. The Speaker stated that, from the reading of the journal of last Friday, the chair is satisfied that this House has not passed any order giving any amount of either stationery or postage to members. He rehearsed the order of proceeding in the consideration of the report of the Special Committee on stationery, etc.; and because the House struck out Mr. Cory’s amendment for $40 to each member, there is no provision in the report, as it was adopted, f«r supplying members with stationery and postage. Mr. Buskirk showed that if the amendment, allowing $40 was adopted, it could not be in order for the House afterward to strike it out. After debate on this question of order, On motion of Mr. Coffroth, the journal of Friday was corrected by striking out that portion which recites the adoption of the amendment offered by Mr. Cory. After further debate on the point of order, in which Messrs. Osborn, Ratletf, Pierce of Vigo, Pierce of Porter, Sboaff, Johnson of Parke, and others participated, the matter was passed over for the INTRODUCTION OF BILLS. Mr. Osborn introduced a bill [H. R. 6,1 for an act providing for the location ana construction of lateral railroads, and for the assessment ot damages occasioned by tho location or construction and use of the same. It was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. Ry Mr. Coffroth—To authorize foreign guardian^ to take possession of, sue for, and receipt for any personal property or assets of their wards in this State. It was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. By ilr. Long—A bill [II. R. 8] authorizing appraisers of real estate to appoint their deputies, and authorizing deputy appraisers to remove their deputies, anil fixing the compensation of said deputies, and repealing all laws or parts of laws in conflict with this act. [It provides three dollars a day for deputies.] On motion of Mr. Long, the Constitutional restriction being suspended for the purpose, the bill was read the second time by title and ordered to be engrossed and made tiie special order for to-morrow at two o'clock p. M. SubsequentlyOu motion of Mr. Osborn, it was ordered that tho bill be referred to the Committee on Judiciary. Leaves of absence were granted to Messrs. Bobo and McBride. The House then took a recess till two o'clock P. M. , AFTERNOON SESSION. The Speaker resumed at two o’clock r. m., and announced the special order,

viz:

Tho consideration of the report, as amended, of the special committee on the

employes of the House.

Mr. Williams, of Knox, being entitled to the floor, proceeded to contrast this class ot legislative expenses now, with those of twenty-live years ago—the expenses now being about $13,000 against

about $S00 then.

Mr. McFaddin desired to reconsider the vote adopting the amendment to the report, fixing tho number of folding clerks at one instead of four; for which he submitted various considerations. The motion was rejected—yeas 47, nays

47.

Mr. Overmier moved that the report of the committee, as amended, be concured in. Mr. Vater proposed further to amend the report by striking out the words “water carriers.” Mr. Overmier insisted that there was Inconsistency in Mr. Vater’s motion to exclude water carriers, because, by a former proposition of that, gentleman, it would be remembered that officers and employes of tiie House were restricted to “water” as a beverage. Mr. Shoaff proposed to amend Ylr. Vater’s amendment, by inserting "one” water carrier, which was adopted. The Speaker announced the special committee on Blind Asylum Investigation, viz: Messrs. Ruddle, Williams of Union, Cory, Buskirk and Barnett. On motion of Mr. Pierce, of Vigo, it was ordered, by consent, that the items of the report be considered separately. Mr. Neff moved that the report be recommitted to said special committee,with instructions to report the names and residences of the employes. Mr. Johnson, or Parke, could not see the advantage of this motion. Mr. Buskirk said it might not be of any special service to the House to know their names and residences; but It might throw light on the subject of the appointment of those employes. It might even furnish a good reason for resisting the adoption of the report. Mr. Vater considered it a singular consideration to ask the House to know whose constituents are employed here, before it determines how many employes we shall have. Mr. Osborne supported the motion of Mr. Neff. Mr. Welborn moved to lay the motion on the table. Mr. McFaddin said he had in possession a copy of the names and residences of the proposed employes, and, if N. would withdraw his motion, he would have to amend by adding the liat to the report. Mr. Neff refused to withdraw his motion. A motion to lay Mr, Neff’s motion on the table, was rejected—yeas 19; nays 77; and then it was adopted without a division. Ho the report was recommitted. Mr. Bobo (by unanimous consent) introduced a bill [H. R. No. 9] for an act to fix the salaries of the Judges of the Common Pleas Courts of the State of Indiana, and to provide for the payment thereof out of the State Treasury. On motion of Mr. Johnson, of St. Joseph, it was ordered that the papers in tho Heatty and Peale contest for a seat in this House for the counties of Laporte and Stark were taken up and referred to the Committee on Elections, Mr. Stewart, of Rush, presented the report of the State Librarian, which was referred to the Committee on the Library. Mr. Welborn (by unanimous consent) introduced a bill [H. R. 10] for an act in relation to the settlement of decedants’ estates—to amend section 43 of the general act, approved July 19, 1852. It was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. Mr. Smith introduced a bill [H. R. 11] for an act to create the 21st and 22d Judicial Circuits, to fix the time of holding Courts therein, and to provide for the salaries of the Judges thereof. It was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. Mr.Ratleff Introduced a bill [H. R. 12] for an act to amend section five of the act of 1852 to provide for equalizing the appraisement of real estate in the State of Indiana, and on bis motion it was referred to a special committee consisting of one from each Congressional District. Mr. Dunn introduced a bill [H. R. 13] for an act to prevent the importation of Texas cattle; to make drovers, etc., liable for damages, and declaring an emergency. It was referred to the Committee on Agriculture. Mr. Field, of Lake, introduced a bill £H. R. 14] for an act to amend section three of the act to regulate the interest on money-'—amendatory of the law of the statutes of May 27, and July 14,1852. It was referred to the Committee on Judiciary. Mr. Wildman introduced a bill [H. B. 16] for an act regulating interest on judgments. It was referred'to the Committee on Judiciary, •

Mr. Sunman introduced a bill [H. R. 16] for an/act fixing the time of holding courts in the First Judicial Circuit, etc., which was referred to the Committee on

the Organization of Coarts.

Mr. Vater introduced a bill [H. R. 17] for an act to establish and regulate a public printing office, making appropriations therefor, and repealing all conflicting laws. It waa referred to a special

committee of seven members.

Mr. Underwood introduced a bill [H. R. 18] for an act to amend sections two and lour of the act fo^the incorporation of loan, fund and building associations, approved March 8, 1861, which was referred to the Committee on Corporations. Mr. Hamilton intvpdnced a bill [H.R.19] for an act to provide a department of insurance, etc., and to define the duty of Insurance Companies in connection there-

with.

On his motion, it was referred to tho

Committee on Insurance.

Mr. Osborne introduced a bill [H. R. 20] for an act repealiug all laws which discriminate between races in raising | revenue ibr common schools, etc.,

supplemental to the general school laws of March, 1805.

Mr. Pierce, of Vigo, moved that it be id on the table, and that 600 copies

thereof be printed.

Mr. Coffroth and Mr. Ratleff submitted J that it were better first to refer it for the 1 consideration, and jyobably the amendment, of the Committee on* Education. The bill was referred to tho committee. Mr. Gordon introduced a bill [H. R. 21] for an act regulating the docket fees of prosecuting and district attorneys, and their docket fees before justices of the

peace, etc.

It was referred to the Committee on

Fees and Salaries.

Mr. Buskirk introduced a bill [H. R. 22] for an act amendatory of the road statute of May 12, 1862. It was referred to the

Committee on Roads.

Mr. Williams, of Union, iiTtroduced a bill [H. R. 23,] for an act to amend the act regulating general elections and prescribing the duties of officers in relation thereto, approved June 2 and June 15, 1852; and providing for the continuance of the term of certain officers. It was referred to the Committee on

Elections.

Mr. Overmier introduced a bill [H. R. 24] for an act to regulate tho standard of the medical profession, declaring who may practice medicine in its various departments. [Not to be construed so as to apply to those practising dentistry.] Mr. Stewart, of Rush, introduced a bill [H. R. ‘25] for an act to repeal the gravel road law of May 12, 1852, as amended in 1867; and declaring an emergency. Mr. Bowen introduced a bill [H. R. 26] for an act to amend section 10 of the general act prescribing the jurisdiction, .qualifications and duties of justices of the peace in civil cases, approved June 9, 1852. It was referred to the Committee on Judiciary. Mr. Palmer introduced a bill [H. R. 27] for an act to authorize the assessment of all lands within one and a half miles on either side, and within the same distance of either terminus, of any gravel road of the State; and repealing other acts on this subject. It was referred to the Committee on Roads. Mr. Mason introduced a bill [H. R. 28] for an act to amend sections one, two and five of the act to create the Eighth Judicial Circuit of Indiana, and fixing the times of holding Courts therein, approved March 1, 1867. Ft was referred to the Committee on the Organization of Courts. Mr. Barnett intcoduced a bill [H. R. 29] for an act to legalize tax assessments in the cities of this State. It was referred to ths Committee on the Judiciary. Mr. Mitchell introduced a bill [H. R. 30] for an act to amend section nine of the act to provide for the election of Clerks of Circuit Courts, and prescribing some of

their duties.

It was referred to the Committee on the

Judiciary.

Mr. Wilson introduced a bill [H. R. 31] for an act to amend section nine of the act providing for the election and qualification of Justices of the Peace, and defining their jurisdiction, powers and duties in civil cases. [Their jurisdiction shall be coextensive with the county.] It was referred to the Committee on the

Judiciary.

The House then adjourned.

TROCHES.

Sore

A Cough, Col 4, or

Throul,

i RtqtnKzs nixEDiAT* attzstion, AMD SHOULD BK CHECKED. IF ALLOWED TO eONTlMDB, Irritation ol the I.nngs. it permanent Throat AfleetiOD, or an Incurable Lung

Disease

TS OFTEN THE RESULT.

'Bnnii’s BimMal Tracies, Ravine a direct influence to the p»rti, eive immediate relief.

For Bronchitis, Asthma, Catarrh, Con-

sumptive and Throat Diseases,

TROCHES ARR USED WITH ALWAYS OOOD SUCCESS.

SINGERS AND PUBLIC SPEAKERS

"IXTILL find Troth* useful in clearing the voice

T? when taken before Singing or Speaking,

and relieving the throat after an unnsual exertion of the vocal organa. The Trnch* are recommended and preecribed by Physicians, and have had testimonials from eminent men thronghaud ' out the country. Being an article of true merit,’ and having proW their efficacy by a test of many

iuiuiduu years, each year finds them in new localities in

arious parts of the world, and the 2rock* are niversally pronounced better than other arti-

nm ale;

__es.

Obtain only “Brown’s Bronchial Troches.’ and do not take any of the icorthln* imitation that may be efiered. Sold everywhere, deell dim

RECEIVER’S SALE.

OOLl> j\- r r WATCHES, JEWELRY, AND SILVERWARE, AT THE RECEIVER’S SALE OK 8. M. JESISON & C5/3 STOCK, SI East Wasliiuglon Street.

FPIIIS stock

A nesi low ma:

stock must be sold to close nn a. and it is now offered «t prie< rket value of ttold and silver

the busies far be-

Watchcs from $3 to §150. Ladles’ Sets from gl to g75. Solid Silver Spoons, Forks, Card Cases, Ets. * SILVER PLATED WARE In Groat Variety. AIno, a large Stoct of Material StataBe Ter tKc Trale, At prices that defy competition.

"Call early and Secure Bar^aiiis.'ie

jan7 dfit

VTM. H. CRAFT, Receiver for (4. M. Jenison & Co.

SEWING MACHINES.

^\. g- e n t h AV anted.

DISSOLUTION. Dissolution of Copartnership.

nnilK copartnership heretefore existing under I the firm of Crouland, Maguire A Co., is this dav dissolved by mutual eonsent, Donglass Maguire withdrawing from the concern. The remaining partners will settle the business.

J. A. CROSSLAND. DOUGLASS MAGU1

Maguire.

s. c hanna.

JOHN M. CALDWELL.

Januaiy 1, 1369.

OOI»A.ItTNETtSIIIP». The undersigned have this day formed a copartnership under the name and style of Crossland, H <nna A Co., for the purpose of transacting tbe Wholesale Grocery Business at the old stand. No. 52, corner Meridian and Maryland streets. J. A. CROSSLAND. S. C. HANNA. JOHN M. CALDWELL. January 1. 1809—jan!2 d3t

§75 to §200 PER MONTH! Z~VR a Commission from which twice that w amount eau be made by selling tbe Latest Improved Common Sense FAMILY SEWING MACHINE. Price, §18.00. For tircal&rs and term*. a<Vlre«R ‘ ~ BOWERS. A CO,, 320 South Third street, Philadelphia, Pa. de«3 dAw3m

HOTELS.

QUEENSWARE ETC.

New Rooms 1 New Goods 1 WHOLESALE AND RETAIL JOHN WOODiFlDGE & CO., QUEENSWARE, China, Glassware, TABLE CUTLERY, AND I^la. te d W »re. No. 12 West Washington Street, INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA. auglS dfim

FLOUR AND FEED.

WM. JOHN WALLACE,

DEALER IN

FLOUR AND FEED, Always keeps on hand WHITE WHEAT FLOUR, PURR BUCKWHEAT FLOUR, And pays the highest cash price for Wheat, Corn, Oat*. Short*, Shlpetait and Hay, No. 322 East Washington Street nov25 d3tn

BANKRUPTCY.

In Bankruptcy.

^HIS Is to give notice that on A January. A. D. 18ii9, a warrant i the estate

of any i

.Dt on bis own petition : That the payment debts and delivery of any property belonging to such bankrupt to him, or for his use, and the transfer of any property by him is forbidden by law; that a meeting of the creditors of the said bankrupt, to prove their debts and choose one or more Assignees of his estate, will be held at a Court of Bankruptcy, to be holden at the office of John W. Ray, 24H1 East Washington a"d.’l^!» n t" P o 0 'cfoc°k l h H d8y ° f Januar7 ’ „ BEN. J. SPOONKR. • ,» j-p - Marshal, District of Indiana, janlz d2t Messenger.

MEDICAL.

Radical Cure of Rupture.

N. Si.

DR.

Pliy-Mician

FENDERY,

and Sux’fv-con,

TVB8IRES to call attention to his Nxw treatXJ ment and radical cure of Hernia, and to the met that he is prepared to furnish and fit all kinds of appliahczs for every variety of disease and all physical deformities. Trusses for Hernia ana Tumors. Klastio Stockings for Varicose Veins, Suspensory Bandawea and Supporters of every description; Nasal Douohea, for the treatment of Catarrh; Inhaling Apparatus, for diseases of the Throat and Lungs; new and unsurpassed Vacuum Apparatus for the treatment of Irnpotency; Syringes, etc. Surgical operation of the Uterns, Bones, Eye, Bar. Genite-Urinary Organs, and all diseases of the lower bowel, successfully performed. N. B —Persons at a distance ean consult me or letter. Consultation free. OCoe, No. 85% Bast Market street. Address, DR. N. S. PENDER7, oct28 d3m Indianapolis, lad.

WESTCHESTER HOUSE* Cor. Broome St. and Bowery, New York. ON THE EUROPEAN PLAN. •ST4eeommodation for two hundred guests. nov23 ddm J. F. DARRO •N, Proprietor.

HO US jE,

TH* OXT.T

European Hotel In the City. Arch above Seventh Street, PhUadelphia. nor23dly A. F. BELCHER.

ST. JA3XES HOTEL, 405 and 407 Libert Street, opposite the Union Depot, Plttafenrir, Pennsylvania, JAMBS K. LANARAN, - - - Proprietor, This house, conducted on the European plan, is newly built, splendidly furr isbed, and convenient to railroads. The Restaurant open day and night. nov23 dly

!» A. L M E K HOUSE, Corner Washington and Illinois Streets, INDIANAPOLIS). THIS is a first class Hotel, snd centrally located for the traveling public. . Passengers and Baggage carried tree to and from the Depot. ALUNZQ BLAIR, Proprietor, aovll d4m v

PIANOS, ETC.

Best Pianos! Cheap Pianos! WILLARD & STOWELL, DEALERS IN 2PLAJVO FORTES, ORGANS, MELODEOltf; ETC.

Puroh;

Piano Fortes to Rent, with privilege of

dov7 dAw.itr.

QUEEN WSARE ETC.

JOHN WOODBRIDGE, Importer .and Wholesale Dealer iff QUEENSWARE, GLASSWARE, ETC., isro. se South Meridian Street, INDIANAPOLIS. ~ oetSl dSm

BROKERS.

DAUBENSPECK it COPELAND, REAL ESTATE BROKERS, 17 Mawsachasette Avenue, INDIANAPOLIS. IND.

T^OR Sale or Exchange: Farms in sixes and yacanUota in several,County seats. Houses foj

ant to hi

nts collected. Houses insured. J uy. sell, trade or rent, call on DAUBfcNSPECK k dOPELAND

noyfidSm

17 Massaehutetts avenue

Tndianapol

PROFESSIONAL.

DR. C. S. BEAULIEU. Office and Regidenee, So. SO South Illinois Street, bctU dta INDIANAPOLIS, IND.