Indiana State Sentinel, Volume 23, Number 42, Indianapolis, Marion County, 12 May 1874 — Page 5

THE INDIANA STATE SENTINEL TUESDAY, MAY 12. 1874.

I0 MONOPOLY. FARMERS' MOVEMENT.

CKRTINO IN MONROK COUNTY. A1MRES8 OF MR. CHARLES W. GREEN ANTIMOSOPOLY AND ANT1 -SECRET POSITIVE AUD orK.i ACTION IS PdLITICAIj AfFAlRS. Krön mi OeejRlooal Oorresooiuieiitot tue Sentinel.. llLooMüwiTON, Ind., May . IS71. It is known to most of ?tho tat that the larmn' association of Marlon county is one of the oMeat and strongest In the State ol Indiana, they having acted upon the theory that organization ia necessary to the effective influence of the farmers npon the public welfare, and to their own Improvement, and nave txen aomewhat In advance of other portiecaof the etat ia concentrating their forcee. It is not unlikely -that from thU point may spring a general state association, .imii.rtn that of Illinois. -Some action to ward that end has been considered to day. But the special object of a Urs meeting oi tha Monro trniers' dub to-day was to listen to an add res by Mr. -Charles W. Green, o4 reur city, which gave (treat satiafation to all. Mr. (.'reen spoke as follows: During the past two years the people or the United states have been agitated as never bea ... a tt,& (Inlr Wore, rromine i. ijiwrcore w mcv., lall the way across the continent, we hear of a Vuranire commotion, Involving all of thehunaäsler classes, and eommAniinii the attention of tljoe in the higher waits of life as we have kM-ome accustomed to rank the professionals and the favored ones of wealth. The word bu ,one forth that the people must organize, and the command has been acceded to without question u to lta origin. It would Indeed bedirticult, perhaps Impossible, to determine how, when or where this Idea po-sessed the people, so that they wera all ready, as by one aceord,4o Join hand and hearts, to tauch shoulder to ihoulder for tne advancement of the general welfare. That they were so possessed Is clearly evidenced by the spontaneous response to the first calls made for general conventions. These cob ventions were called in the South, in the West, in the Kant, and In the heart of the country. Who called them, and the immediate occasion therefor, is a matter or so little moment that it baa hardly become matter of record. It would be difficult to establish precedence In this regard for any locality or for any Individual. .Nor Is it necessary to do S3. The movement is ae advancing one. The past is left behind anil every eye and every tbwught is cast ahead to accomplish what T I have said for the advancement of the general welfare. The term Is a vague one, but It probably conveys as definite an Idea as it is possible to ex press now. The work tobe done has not yet been clearly defined. We say It is tooverthrow monopoly. But we find the people as fully astir where monopolies have not become oppressive as where tney have. We say Its mis ion Is educational, and again that it will .Droinoie sociability and fraternal feeling. Does It not mttnr receive, its in petes from the grad,1 I n..oinn in1i1vAtlnn of th nnnnlur infellect and heart 7 Again, it Is assigned the Ignoble task of cheapening sugar and plows, and of "lengthening' the price of -corn and potatoes; bat In th first stages of development this bustnss nart&kea stronzlv of the monopoly flavor. Notwithstanding this con fusion the work of or'; Kanlsa'lon goes steauuy on. it is not tne larniera aloate which are zealously gathering in the workers, but the mechanics and .artisans and laborers aie enrolling themselves for the contest. The questions are now pressing for answer, what is tob done t Where are our antagonists ? We are her a million strong, realy and waiting; what great work are we expected to perform ? The time has arrived when thennswer wnat be gl fen. W toe re the movement first started we already see manifestations of in patience. Much money and more time has beeu devoted to tbe work of organizing and the i result-tare not sufficiently apparent 10 satisfy the lukewarm and doubting ones. While I may tint present to you any definite plans for future action, it will certainly not be ami if 1 review some of the causes which have contributed to Che went conditions. Perchance stich a review will suggest to your minds tbe practical answer to the iuetlons so anxiously propounded. I repeat, to give it greater emphasis, that It may safely be said that the opposition to monopoly, in lta present contracted wdm, wan an alter thought anil that It had no part as a definite purpese in prompting toe earlier action, indeed. the impulse was not an independent one, nor of recent origin. This prevent condition of the public mind has been reacbed by a process ot Blow development, it is oneoi tne successive stages in our national life in conformity to the arbitrary law of vol at ion. Mr. Schars, in his eloquent tribute to the memory of i'harlea Sumner, referring to the character and public service of WEBSTKK AND CLAY, says: "Buch men filled the stage duriug that period of construction and conservative national organization, devoting the best efforts of their statesmanship, the statesmanship of the political mind, to the purpose of raising their country to greatness in wealth and power, of making the people proud of their nationality, and ol Imbedding the Union in the contentment of prosperity in enlightened patriotism, national law, and constitutional prosperity. And when they drew near their end they could boast of mau y a grand achievement, not it deed ext clusively their own, for other powerful minds bad their share In the work. Tue L'ni'ed states stool then among the great powers of the e rtli, strong aud respected. The republic had no foreign foe to fear, its growth in po ulaUou and wealth, in popu'ar Intelligence and progressive rlvllf.ation, the wonder of the wor.d. There was ro visible limit to its development: there seemed to be no danger to its integrity." It was Just as these men stepped from tbe public stage that Suiouer appeared upon it, the embodiment of the moral ideas which Torm the oniy true taw Ol national E, ,y; J!,a,g.i i his intelligent and lndomltab e irsever-hce I tie work which devolved upon him after a long protracted struggle, ending in a sanguinary fratricidal conflict, the nation has bven ilb.rated from the blighting incubus of human slavery. But we are not yet free. Humau government has not yet attained perfection. Hcarce have we overcome one ntupenlou evil ere another hau reared its hydra head, one of a more Iiirealening a-p et thau its predecesor, one hich pervad. every locality. Th j aristocracy of concentrated wealtb which quietly assumes to uxurp the prerogatives of g-jverumem and steadily uudermioes the virtue of the public servants, 1s more to be feared than was the slavocracy of the South. It Is far more threatening to the integrity of oor free government. It deeds are of darkness. Its works are secret, and because tha they are so, mutlplias their power for evil a bund red fold. ln tbe Infancy of the republic, the wealthholders, having mostly espoused the tory cause ln the revolution, excited no undue influence in 'the conduct of publie affairs. Neither bad the principle of associated capital been developed, but as the country waxed stiong and vigorous, as it expanded its inhabited area and filled it boundaries with the people and' wealth of other lands, new fields were opened to enter prising wealth seekers, and tbe opportunities were not aisregaraea. ice uesire ior wealth ha no practical limit ln the human mind. A little stimulates tbe appetite for more. It increases ln a geometrical ratio, and, after a certain stage of accumulation tbe ability to board is greatly augmented. Ter sisteut money making and hoardrflg developes a selfishness which ln turn leads naturally to unscrupulous and dishonest dealing. The very labors of dar and Webster and their compeers contributed directly to the growth of thU money power. In their laudable efforts to strengthen the Republic and augment Its wealth, Ii) uevis u teaurea which ov er-hot l he mark mt w)iiH IKav almdwl Miifitn, nf dilialrtv nrlw. I lleae were ooneelved and arranged, to promote enterprises of it combined public and private character. To those who ventcmt private capital, extraordinary arams of special power were extended, and jnt here was tne bei.nil u. of nr present woes. 1 hat the representatives of the people ncted in accord with the demand of their -constituencies cannot be questioued. Kor many years the eoriansüoo were w as. They were composed of many Individuals, each lio.dlng a comparatively small Interest. The K a f .l I I .owava maü( 1 1 Iiam II Ann.tniivl A by the courts in accordance with the demand of tubile sentiment. The people themselves are tjearly responsible for the wrong as well as for 1 lie good features of such legislation. V"the course of time the conditions changed, frospetily was vouchsafed to the corpora 11. ns as a result of honest management, and the natural growth of ttie business which the construction of tha railwavs stimulated. Thev were no ) longer weak and needing assistance. Their ca pacity as wealth earners was clearly demoattrated. Had the policy been changed at this Im e it wonld have been well. It may well be, and ia within the province and duty of the general government to demonstrate the utility of such enterprises as will promote the general prosperity, but it is questionable whether part nerships in so doing are admissible. Ho soon as success wax assured, designing men sought and obtained control of the successful corporations,

and from that moment they became aggressive, seeking personal advancement REGARDLESS OF THE PUBLIC GOOD, Not content with what had been given they greedily asked for more, andcoukl afford too Oer inducement which ecured almost to the full extent of the asking. To secure tbe favor of the official representatives of the people toward any new enterprise was equivalent, and is yet in many localities, to obtaining to the full limit of thelrdemands. It was only natural that they shoald so extend those limit that an amount was provided sufficient to secure the favor which was so potent. Such offices, under tbese circumstances, were a tempting prize, it mattered little what the ordinary salary and emolument f the office might le. By proper management it was possible to make tbe perqulsiu a the chief Inducement. Office seeking, which, ander te ordinary rules of etiquette would be ui becoming to gentlemen, gradually grew into general favor, and has become now almost inseparable to the political system. Party management has be. n constrained to recognize it and to conform to its requirements, in fact it Is now the chief element In party organization and the "people have become accustomed to rate the office in Importance, not according to the stipulated salaries, but to the amount which may be realized by "good management" or from the opportunities for honorable stealing. Since 18öu,and especially during the years of the rebellion, the opportunities for plurder and the forced forbearance of the people in the presence of threatened disaster contributed to r.nd hastened the demoralization which had previously commenced. 1 have glanced thus hastily at tbe remote causes which have led to the present lawen table condition of our political system. A virulent Doison has oermeated everv artery and vela and

the life of the nation Is in imminent danger. It is this diseased condition of the body politic which has compelled the attention of the people. It Is this which accounts for the wide pread, un iversal lnteiest which has inaugurated and pressed forward the farmer's movement. Its damning effects are everywhere apparent. V berever legislative bodies assemoie, at tne national, stale or county capitals we hear the charges made of official corruption. Ho long ax tne beueOclarles of the stealings i can use no more appropriate word agree among themselves there Is nothing said, but, a runs tbe old saw, "when thieves fall oat, etc. Recently the thieves have been falling out so constantly ana their charges and counter charges are so thoroughly circulated by the press, that the people have become alarmed, as well tbey may. Any one who will give the subject careful thought must admit the truth of every position I have thus far advanced. If this be so, is It not evident that any reform measures to be effective must be directed to correcting the primary sources of the evil. There must be a radically thorough change of policy, in regard to Joint undertakings between the public, as represented in legislative bodies and private corporations. If the rule be made absolute, admitting no exceptions, that no subsidy shall be granted by national, state, county or municipal authority, in money, land or special privileges, a starting point will certainly be gained. It needs no farther demonstration that building lines f railway through agricultural or mining districts will pay the investors, even through an undeveloped country, it there be reasouable Intelligence In the management, a handsome pro at upon the actual roouey required for construction and operation. It has been fully demonstrated, too, that there are land-owners and capitalists In every district where a railroad may properly be built, who derive a large prom iy sucn ouiiain ir. Let them nay the cost and they will be apt Co look well to economy In the expenditure or their subscriptions. 1 HAVE USED RAILWAY BUILDINRS as a familiar Illustration of tne sys tem under which- all of , the public en lerprises have been conducted. But it runs through all our public service. Jn the erec tlin o public buildings it has been sought to spend as much money as possible Ln a structure ot given size. Tbe building material on the spot. which serves every necessity of private onterpris -,1s not good enough and a substitute must be transported from New Enzlaud to New Orleans and tbe Western cities, 'i he pay of the government laborers is enerally above current rates, and the number of hours per day Ih reduced to the shortest limit. The chief qualification for a government employe Is a disposition to vole the dominant party ticket, and the "lnflnence" he can exert in securing such votes. The departments at the national capital are crowded with supernumerary clerks appointed to positions created for them, as a reward Jor service to the party, fix hours a day is the limit of their capacity for the arduous labors which they are paid from $S)U to IVA) to perform. It is time that a chance should be Instituted In this regard. We should demand a reduction of expense, either by incieaslng the hours ol labor or by reducing Hie pay, or both. We should demand,' too that all pay and emoluments In the public serv ce nbould be a specific amount, eliminating the vicious system of perquisite les. We should demand a reduction of expenditures upon public buildings. There is no necessity for such palatial buildings as are now oelng constructed in all of tbe principal cities ior the proper conduct Of the public business. We are heavily in debt. The people are overburdened with taies. We cannot afford such extravagance. But It is not oar poverty which chiefly p. ompts the reform. These buildings are always built by contract-fat contracts. There is Jobbery und favoritism in alt of them, and the demoralization resulting is far more objectionable than the expenditure of tbe money. I might go on gnd particularize farther, but it is not necessary. - You all understand as well as I that there is need for reform - thiougboiu the entire governmental system, it med u thorough remodeling. It must be pu rifle. Tbl is the work for which the people are organizing? .Now how is it to be accomplished? We certainly do not desire to overturn existing systems by revolution; but if no other m-jamre will sutlije, that will certainly be resorted to. The signs of the times are ominous. We have recently seen some of our foremost men appaieutly Intern upon arousing sectional prejudice during tbe discussion of the finance question. We have seen influential papers indulging in the most lutlaiuutory expressions, threateulog war. We have seen the same apparent intensity of feeling inani esled which preceded the late civil war. We have soeu the ju-rjudices and passions of one 1 lilted -.alnst others by thieariles dema2o2nes who would hesitate at nothing to accom plish theirselflsh purposes. All Cf too, in reference to a question about which all eent-ible men would practically seree If they would randidl and temperately discuss the subject in all 1 s hearings. Ve are coLstantly noting the efforts of par lsnn psiers and leader o encour age antagonism between CAriTAf. AND LlDiR. There Is no conflict between them. Each Is necessary to the other; capital renders labor more remunerative, and vice versa. They are Indeed inseparable. Not that they always agree in details any more than do some men and their wives. But because there are exceptional disagreements among hot-tempered people we would not consider It necessary toset the whole human family by the ears. tt ns use some Judgment ln our action upon these Important questions. We may not always oe correct in our opinions, we lormtnemr-om such Information as we receive and it may not present both sides of a question lairly. We need not, we must not be Intolerant. Ths worn before us Is an Important one preeminently Important. If we would preserve the Integrity of our government, and by the government, I mean the self Imposed restraint upon license whjch Is necessary to protect the people, tne weak as wen as tne strong, tbe poor as well as tbe wealthy, the man and the woman of the West, of the South, of the Elast and of the North, giving to each equality before the law. we must act promptly, vigorously and anove au, wisely. The work before ns la a co-operative work. Every good citizen has a part to perform, a part wmcu uo caonoi auira wiiiiuuk Mauiuliig leariui respousiiKiity. it snou'a ie au lum vidua! service of an entire peop e concent rated upon a single purt-ose. That purutfe may be expremted in a very few word: toeHtebiisn unth and secure Jutice through all our relations as citizens, social, political and comnieiclal. Now. this is very easily sa.d. l'utti e our tli cry in practice isuuother question. And yet all of tbe reroims :l:at we see are practically attainable. Nothing 1-t required but tbat all ladividtials shall see their duly clearly and then work. Il cajinot be accomplished at hap-haxard. tttreiui. luorouiru organixauon 1 equiren ot sucn organization as we have rep resented lnourpasland present political parties fealty to whioh Is paramount to every personal consideration. We wan Just surilcleu't cohesion to designate a meeting point, and to select such ofiter.t a are nteessiry to conduct a delib erative lxly, so tbat subjrcis m y be li Sussed and the resulting op nmim may be evi denced bv a show of hand, or by the ayes and nays. We want no man to speak for ns except as lie expresses-our opinions, if he attempt to go further we must put a stop to hi going. To do tne werk we have ln hand we need no dis pensations rrom self-appointed oligarchs, no ail jo aprons, no eopyrighted song books, no cheap Jewelry, nor have we tlma for foolish by play. We have a herculean labor before us. To pei form, it successfully we must be unhampered by trivial and non -essential formalities. We must take hold of it ln earnest aad with deter mlnatlon to win. To seem communication 1 between the local bodies we must bays county,

state and national associations subordinate each to the o'her, with the local organization at the head of ail. Mark this, arrangement carefully. 1 place the individual, as an Independent, responsible member of the local society, ln the first and hlgheat place of all. Tbe delegates who constitute tbe county, state and national organizations are but tne representatives of the local constituencies. This is the true order of our republican system of goverrment, and lta gradual reversion, to which the people have consented by silent submission, has facilitated the schemings of tbe professional political cormorants. VORMULATISa MT PROPOSITIONS, tbey are as follows: Intelligent, Individual

Uon Is tbe first disideratum. Such action an only be Intelligent after the fullest and most thorough discussion, Tbe discussion of all questions should be public, so that there may be no misinterpretation of tbe resultant action. To render individual action effective requires general and Uniterm organization by township, county, state and nation, having superiority one with tbe other ln the order here el ven: You, ln this county, have commenced ihe work so far as local organization is concerned. You have ln a remarkable degree held yourself aloof from entangling alliance with secret associations. You are now prepared for the next step forward, and it should be taken at once by effecting a state organization. Yon have, as I understand, been waiting for somebody to take the Initiative. Others, too, are waiting, but waiting accomplishes nothing. It is quite competent for you to lead off In a call to the associations of the state to meet ln general convention. Indeed, It Is within the province of any one of you to do so. If the people are ready to respond, they will give heed to the call, and it matten not whose name, or whether any name, Is attached. The promulgation of the recent call for a state convention, of which so mncb has been said and written pro and con. very distinctly answered a question which 1 have often been asked, how we should be able to call county and state conventions without partymachinery? The only objection was the very serious one that the names of those who decided upon making It were not appended to it upon I's firt appearance. As it hss, however, trans pired mat tney were reputaDie citizens, wnose names were withheld only tnrongn timiuiiy. and as they came promptly forward to acknowledge and explain their action, it has partly atoned the mistake. It is now evident that all parts of the state wi I be fully represented at In dianapolis on tbe luth of next month. Tbe call was made and is meeting response, x nat is quite sufficient. I n Illinois the successive steps were taken quite rapidly. Probably there never was seen in ibis or any country anything approaching tne ra pidity with which the people oi mat state earolled themselves, and 1 think I may say that no people ever made such rapid progress in learning of their duty as citizens and in comprehending tbe unnecessarily and unnaturallv complex questions o' political economy and commercial usage. They have been peculiarly favored in having such men as H. M. Smith and W. C Flagg to devote their entire time to the presentation and discussion of these questions in all parts of tbe state. 1 do not speak approvingly of all they have said. They are mortals like the rest of us, and are liable to make mistakes. That thev have made them they wou'd be free to admit themselves. That they have been actuated by proper motives, I have no doubt. My acquaintance with them enables me to say this confidently. The merit of their work is not, however, to be construed as personal. What they and others have said at tbe open meetings of the people, whether prudent or otherwlse.has attracted at tent Ion 1 1 has set the people to thinking and tbat is the great point galued If a e can get the people to reading and thinking, the rest is of easy accomplishment. They need no leaders when tbey are prepared to lead themselves. And here I have a word to say about leaders. The party papers and stump orators are anx lousiy inquiring where are the leaders of this farmers' movem nt. They want somebody that is tangible broonht forward, towards whom t hey can level their weapons. They dare not do it towards the people ln the aggregate, because that would lose them votes, isow. If I under stand the nature of this movement, it is, as tpreviously Intimated, the asser Uon oi individuality on the part of ibe people. Tbey have had enough of blindly following party leaders. They are proposing now to TO LEAD THEMSELVES, todlctat how their officers shall conduct themselves In the performance of their assigned duties. The progress tbey are making In this self-leading is seen in the repeal of tlie salary grab law with a presidential exception and in the Influence so directly and effectively exerted upon congressional and slate legislation. Their p wer is so evident that the demagogues are numbling themselves upon tneir marrow bones, pU-ading to earnestly for a little lonuei to mv the dear people. Ignorant men may desire leaders, base men may need masters, but the large majority of American citizens are neither ignorant nor baKe. Thev are competent to leal themselves, and they must do so if they would have a free government ln fact as well as in name. You will bear with me a few moments while I explain, yet more explicitly than I have, what kind of association I would recommend. In the local organization there need be no other offices than president, vice president, secretary and treasurer. The last two can be very well combined ln one person. The constitution need be only a slmpl expression of general purposes The by-laws should be few and simple, i would have nothing arbltary about it, and would de pend upon the self-interest and fHe If-res pect of tne memoera ior ine irrwrunn or oraer. .yii members might be required to sign the consiitu t!o after bemg admitted by a vote of the v members. While it would be well to ex'ude discordant or disorganizing elements. ills clearly to the advantage of all to have as many true fi.nd representing other profesalnna as mav be Id Sc'COrd With the advance ment of the aiMiculturä.1 Interest. I would have them as members, to obU:n I heir views upon such questions as cane up for" discission. No Judge Is competent to make a di?tfion nnw1 he has heard both sides and considered the evidence upon trial. Neither are farmers competent to discuss and decide mere nUJe questions without a mil representation fioin tu merchant's standpoint. There are times when we must ali consult lawyers, and we may have to discuss questions involving points iu law, and good lawyer aoes not come amiss, in tbe discussion of political questions, thone who have given study tosuoh questions should be heard. Don't misundesstaud me as directly recommending the one-horse, pot-house office seekers for membership, because their knowledge of political economy only extends to toy ing votes, lim even oi tuese l would hardly recommend a otal exclusion. By bringing them under gooaionuencea iney might possibly be reformed and be made useful citizens, as railway laborers or dry goods clerks. Certainly honest men needn't be very much afraid of tbera They are only dangerous when let alone and out of sight. 1 would discuss in the local meetings. ana equauy so in tue aetegateu b dies, i a J a any questions of public concern, whether educational, social, com mere al, political or even religious. These questions are subject ror action in various iornis. They sbould be understood, and thev can not be with out due examination. The dlHcumilon should be conducted with constaut deference to theopin Ions of those who may differ with the speaker. r.ach and every one should be beard if he has an opinion to offer. 1 would have absolute freedom of speech. 1 would have the women there, too, as members with the full right to speak and vote. If they are there we need fear uo unbeeoinlngconductor language from the masculine memliers. I would see them tklngan active part in this reform movement. Their influence is most potent everywhere a. id almost univers ally for g od ; and now here. Is there more need for an inrnston oi the elevatine. purlfvlne moral lntlnence of woman than ln onr political gysietn. i wuuiu nave NO SBCRECT WHATEVER. uur war is against secret monopo lies, secret aucjes, and secret lobbies, If we are doing right there is no need for biding If we are doing wrong we ought not to be ier. mltted to hide. Hesi es, all secret ac'ion Is 11 able lo misrepresentation and to mi-construe tiou. The e Is, io, a very gr?al losso influence where mtetiuip are secre' and the press Is shut away. A good seech,or a good sentence In p ecr. wb'.n put In prim, may reach thousands when It is only heard by a dozen. The piess is a mos' emcient aid in any good work, but nnfor lunweiv. t s power Is sometimes wofully misihe county smmxmh i ion hon m meet as often as once month, and sbou.d be rvimpo-cd of del ecate rom e h local or t -wn-hlp oc ety. The fflce In eacn tt id" bntild h- the same. The suDjeeis ror dlscnslnn here and in the state nd national bodies will besuch aa originate lu the local organization. The expense for all of this nseus ns dui a mere trine. single dollar from uh mal mmhr III h ,mnl. rf aKlnh & ia and 20 cent respectively will be sufficient to provide for the necessary expenses of the national, state and county organlxatlons.leaving V cent for local expense. I have been thus particular ln details as I have oeen orten asxea ior my opinion In reference to this subject of organization. - In conclusion, I would appeal to all of yon, as viuavHs, Bonsst, mteuigem men, to join

ln the great and important work before ns. Until it Is accomplished we shall have a babel of canfusion. Injuriously affecting our prosperity a individuals and as a nation. Our finances now are only disturbed by the state of uncertainty at present existing. Capital which U sensitlvend yet which always deslrea employment If it is assuredly safo, is being boarded ln the East and ln Europe where the surplus has accumulaied. While portions of It mav have been the result of questionable transactions by far the larger share is the accumulation from legitimate business and personal enterprise. No one here would justify tbe taking forcible possession. Let us, now that the work Is so well commenced, press It vigorously forward to tbe end. When the people comprehend and accept their responsibilities; when they have learned that good government Is a pre-requlsite to national and individual prosperity; when they shall understand that the filling of tbe county and municipal offices involves a greater responsibility than tbe election of a president or congressman, as affording protection against corruption, then may we rest secure ln the perpetuity of republican government; then shall we enjoy a freedom never yet experienced, then will prosperity abound in alt the land. We shall have more money and better money. Official corruption, monopoly oppressions, ring combinations and demagoguery will be known onlv as of tbe past. Tbe people of our whole country may dwell together in unity and harmony. Sectional bickerings will give place to common sense concessions, and tbe people of the United States, representing every nationality under thesun, will press onward and upward to a more complete development of progressive American civilization.

HOME AND FARM NOTES. Rkady-madx Lemon de. A writer gives this lucky thought. When people feel the need of an acid, it they would let vinegar alone and use lemons or apples, they would feel just as well satisfied and receive no in jury. A suggestion may uot come amiss as to a irood plan when lemons are cheap ln tne market. A person should then purchase several dozen at once and prepare them for use in the warm, weak days of tbe spring and summer when acids, especially citric and malic, or the acid of lemons, are so grateful and useful. Press yonr band on the lemon and roll it back and forth briskly on the table to make it squeeze more easily: then press the juice into a bowl or tumbler, never in a tin; strain out all tbe seeds, as they give a bad taste. Remove all the pulp from the peels, and tsnl in water a pint for dozen pulps to ext act tbe acid. A few minutes' boiling is enough; then strain the water with the juice of the lemons, put a pound of white sugar to a pint of the juice, boil ten minutes, bottle it. and your lemon ade is ready. Put a tablespoon! ul or two of this lemon syrup in a glass of water, and nave a cooling, healthful drink. Flka for Gkese. The Pratrie Farmtr permits this to go into print : "I ndiapensable as the pig is, however, in this system cf live stock husbandry, tbe goose yields a far greater net profit. Pigs will sometimes have cholera, and tbey will occasionally die before their time, but the goose never. It is said on good authority that no adult eoose was ever sick or ever known to die a natural death. They have been known to live seventy or eighty years, and their average term of lite ia equal to tbat of man. They may, if confined, be starved to death. of course, and while very young may be killed by gross neglect, but once fairly upon their pins and shown around the vicinity so as to uecume laminar witn its natural re sources, tbey will manage somehow to live without appreciable coat to the owner.whatever tbey may cost somebody else. It is probable that the above is all true, but if tne getse are neauny tbey poison every thing else tbat they come in contact with. To Keep Eaos for SErrriwa. An English agricultural paper says that eggs intended for setting should be stored with the large end down, because the air-bubble does not spread so mach as when tbe small etid is down this spreading ol the air-bubble being known to effect the freshness and vitality of the egg. Eggs stored with the large end down will keep perfectly good for hatching for more tnan a month, while theotbera can not be depended on after two weeks. To this the New Lngland Fanner adds: A sue cessful poultry breeder ia Franklin, Mass., has been experimenting with eggs for set ting, aud declares tbe above statement cor rect, and adds that eggs stored ou the large end for a few weeks before setting will all hatch at once, instead of varying several hours, as is usually tbe case witn eggs ncl so prepared. Calla Lilies in Summer. A writer in the Horticulturist tells how a friend sac ceeds wonderfully: In June she takes her callas out ot doors, and turns the pots con taining them over on , their sides under tree, or in some shady place, and there she leaves mem mrougu tne not summer months, giving them no attention whatever Of course, tne old leaves die and drop oil, ana tne earm in tne pots Date into tbe consistency of a brick. One would think such harwh treatment would be the death of the flower, but, on tbe contrary, the calla likes It. In September she brings the pots in, and begins to give tbe plants water. A very short time suffices to start them into growth. As fcpoo 'he leaves appear, she make tbe auiie warm. Ihe result is. that her callas are su'r0110' 10 an7 1 ever 8aw before. Let ix the Sunshine. Sleepia persons ! should court the san. The vetv worst sror-1 ific is laudanum, and the very best, sunshine. Therefore U is very plain that Door sleepers should pass as many hours as possi uie in iua sunsnine, ana as tew as possi Die in the shade. Many women are martrys, and yet they do not know It. They shut the sunshine out of their houses and thi r hearts ; tney wear veils; they carry parasols and everything possible to keep off tbe most potent Influence which is intended to give tbeui strength and beauty and cheerfulness. Is it not time to change all this and so get color and roses on our pale cheeks, strength in our weak backs, vnd courage in our timid souls? The women of America are pale and delicate, but with tbe aid of sunlight they may be blooming and strong. About Tkai. A writer in the London Gardener's Chronicle planted early and late peas at the same time in the same drill. Tbe early sorts, he says, "Came up first, caught hold of the stakes, supported the others un til they got hold of the same, and the result was he had a beautiiui crop of peas three weeks before tbe late varieties were ready to gather, thus giving a double crop off the same ground and with tbe same sticks." He recommends the plan to persons whose gardens are rich, but limited in extent. A wise old farmer in New Hampshire plants two or three peas ln each potato bill and it works splendidly. . Mobnino Glories. Few people seem to remember how beautiful a dingy back yard may become, at the expense of some labor and a very small amount of money. Dull, unsightly walla may be covered by the bright green leaves and star. like blossoms ot the convolvolas, while a narrow strip ot earth may be made to yield flowers enough to perfume tbe whole house. Put In tbe morning glories everywhere: Tbey are the bestand cheapest trimming to be 'bad, and they never fail witb half a chance. jiKEAKiNQ li ens. wnen oiduy takes a notion to sit at inopportune times, shut her up for two days without food or drink . Sho will then count it a privilege to roam at large. A very obstinate case may require tue penauty to uo repeated. Persimmons are becoming popular. For eign horticulturists esteem them, so they win oi course come into iasmon. Tney are well worth cultivating.

THE INVALID A FEN PICTURE. Bee her pallid countenance, but a sbrrt time ago tbe picture of rnddy health, tbe en y ef he school and the pride of tbe househo.di Bie

was always welcomed by her schoolmates, for ner nine form and pleasing disposition carried cheerfulness tnfp their ranks. Diligent, punc tual and exemplary, obedient and graceful at home, she won the hearts of all. But, alas, we re sorrowed. 1 nose rosy cheeks and rnddy lips are blanched byconsnmp Ion. Tbe voice once so enchanting in laoghand song Is feeble, husky and supplanted by a hollow cough. Let as approacn her oouch gently and take her hand. Do not shudder because of the feeble and passionless grasp. Tbe hand once so hearty and plump is emanciated and shows bony outlines, while the cord and torturous veins are plainly mapped upon tbe surface. The pulse that boun led with repletion, carrying vigor to the whole system, and imparting lie, beauty, vivacity, health and strength, is delicate to the touch. The feeble heart cannot propel the thin scanty blood with force. Must we lose her while yet ln her teens? Companions and friends gather around with words of cheer and consolation, and depart with moistened yes and silent steps. Must wc lose her T No! there is relief! We ran stay this destroyer of our bappinesaand not suffer the loss of so bright a gem. (Something more Is required now Lhan dietary and hygienic observance, for nature cai Is for aid, and she shall have it. Take this pleasant medicine. It Is Invigorating. Uowlt allays tbe Irritable cough. Improves the appetite and digestion, and sends a healthy tingle through the frame. Tbe blood is enriched, nervous force increased, and the heart bounds witb a new Impulse. Bee her face brighten by degrees; tbe color Is returning, her voice is getting clearer, and pleasant words are spokivn. Tbe strength falters yet, but is gaining, iiet as take berout in the warm sunshine. In a short time she will be able to go wilbout our aid a cheenul girl. This delightful medicine most be Uod blessed. It is restoring health to onr loved one. 8he is emerging irom her sickness sweeter and nobler than before, and Dr. Pierce Golden Medical Discovery moat have the credit, it has raised her. H. H. Eg la k, druggist, of West Union. O.. says that Dr. Pierce's liolden Medical Discovery has eff cted a wonderful cure of Consumption in ms neiRtibornonu. JJ&KY'CaVKK SPEC'laiA. fleggeman'a Cordial KUxir of CaUaaya Bvi, a pleasant Cordial which strengthens and Improves the Digestion, an excellent preventive ol revers, r ever and Ague, etc, and a great Reno vator and Tonlo for Invalids and debilitated per sons. Hegeman A Co New York, Sole ilanaXac turera, wua oy au Druggists. lnpm enpMrel, and moat successful ptivslciaa f tbe axe. Consultation or pamphlet Ires. Call er rite. s PECIAI. HOT ICES. GREAT POPULARITY. 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an OF AUMl.MslKtilO. Notice is hereby eiveu tht 1!:m iii.IioiiaI has been appoint! bv t he t -u-rir t vf. ...... Clreuit Varto' Mrio1, ooin v, a e o I-ii-admtulsUaiorofihe estate of Zli'iva : ison, la'e o' Marion county, de -e ou nia is airpovl to tw solvent. OTH'K O- ADMlNlsruATIO. Notice Is hereby given that th nniai.n give by t has bee appointed he Marlon Clrcu't Court o. AanoD County, s ateof In liana, sdmlnuir. tu to" "i-Hie til Alirwl Vtall. lftle nr y.H.... nntv. debased 8aM CStat j Is supposed to be solvent. JOHN km. iajCi, .ii. .n trat I NUI A-NA.P01.Is4 SEED AND AGRICULTURAL VABEH003B. J. GEORGE STILZ,: No. 78 ÄAST WASHING TON ST.. fIa-APOliCS, m. idtuuiMiBKn avaoa Central Aeent for ths lecf 3 Bonn r. tI(EJJU5ff TneKagierc... . ;rs, for hand and power, ut five different lengths, e & Wells' Grain and Uras Seed Somali kicds of seeds broadcast. Fiel&Flower and Garden Seeds. 9D0 bushels choice Clovr Peed. 30 bushels sapling Clover Secd.T ?ou bushels new clean Timothy Seedfl J1"0 J061 cleaned Kentucky Eine Gras seed Kog.tsh Blue- Grass Orchard Grass, Uottom Grass, Lawn Grass, and a large stock or frwli aDd reliable Vegetable Seeds, in store and lor sale br J. GKOIIG R 8TILZ, 8EED AND IMPLEMENT WAREHoUsK. So. Ü East Washington Et.. Indianapolis, lud. s ELECTION NOTICE. The stockholders of the Indianapolis & Kail Creek Gravel Road company are hereby notified that th annual election for five Directors for eald company will be held at school house No. II, In Center township, Marlon county, Indon tbe th day of May. 1874. at 9 o'clock a. x. Bv order of the Board of Directors. POWELL HOWLAND, Secretary. ELECTION NOTICE, Notice is hereby riven that tbe annual meeting ot the stockholders of I be Kali Ceeek A Warren TownsbiD Gravel Ilad company will be heldatschoolhouseNo.il, in Center township, on tbe rh day of May. 1871, at 10 o'clock a. l elect Ave Directors for said company for the ensuing year. By order of tlie Board of Directors. JOH. K. ENGLISH, secretary. STRAYED. CJTXAYEI- About seven wtki ago, one sin II O wuley cow, two year old, white. Kiln rsil :tr aol tew rel npoti on nclc. rrw&rd for her return to Krust feueuecker, care Overs Kraf, . South Mtdiait. PERSONAL. 1)KrrsO.VAL-i:yearso1l wh sky f.ir vte tlis attention sf IHuf men or I aale. We in tine )1 whlskv to Ihs fact thai we livoa hn4 H(leen barrr.ftfbuurbjn. made br a. Keller, in ih spring of lftfZ. MULLANEt, HAYES CO.. IM South Me idian street, ladlmspo.i. JKTJi TTAXTE. to sell our standard - publica ions, hend stamn for ratal ant lnn. Address J. B. KOItu A CO ClucinnaU.Ohie. rtT ANTKH .;KNTM Tscutw Indian Illinois TV ami lows. cullevuiii' fur. ii Betllur ir. Hiiell me c tnes. Agents must furnisa horse and titiory Vjuii particulars, addrns. wlih stamp encuwvl, UL H. BUKI.L.Ind anapoLi. lad. $72 K.ni WERK. Agents wantt-d: naiticularsfree. J. orth i Co , St. Louis Mo lJ ANTBiD Females witb caronlc diseases to oonTT u:t DB- FAKK, feast Washington street. l"-ors K lfht . m to nine r t. Send stamp lor drcolsr. Free Exhibition SviSr e Arts. An are to call and in pect tle Fine Pslnticgs, and other works o ait, at It Abie's fr'ieear gallery. Agents Wanted, KÄ'SMi'. Imic- ete . tbat take on t-lght. IJberal teiana to agents. W. K. UIRHLc, 30 West Fourth t., Cincinnati, O. 5frt On per day a. home. Terms free. AdIU aCU dress Geo. CStlnson A Portland, M. A. TO BIRIKHNS MEHi A good advertisement In a widely circulated newspaper Is the bl of all possible salesmen one who D uever kJeeps and is never weary ; who goes after business early and late; who accosts the merchant lu his store, the scholar iu his study, the lawyer In his office, the lady at her breakfast table: who can be In a thousand places al once, and speak to thousands of people 3D every week. politely best thii and agreeably, saying to eacn one tne ngin the very bet manner. A Kood advertisement insures a bus! a ess connec tion on the most PERMANENT and 1NDKT PKNDEST hasix, and Is. In a certaia enie, a UHARANTKU to the CUSTOMER of fair and moderate prices. Rxperieucc has shown that the dealer, whose wares have obtained a publle s celebrity, is not only enabled to sell, but is forced lo sell, at reasonable rates, and in all cases to furnish as good an article as represented. A dealer can make no better nvestinenl than in the advertising columns of a popular newsjCa per. A good advertisement in a widely drcu la ted newspaper Is the very best salesman.