Indiana State Sentinel, Volume 26, Number 44, Indianapolis, Marion County, 20 June 1877 — Page 1

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VOL,. XXVI, NO 44. IJTOIAXAPOLIS, WEDNESDAY MOItNTNG, JUXE Ü0, WHOLE NO. J909.

MY DOORSTEP.

BY M B Tbl old, worn doorstep may not seem To many a poetic theme, Curved hollow where oar feet have gone, Beneath the stoop, wild briar grown; ! But as I gaze oat on the scene So long familiar, cool and green, What varied visions thronging fast, Float shadowing from the checkered past. ' T' was twenty years and more ago, ' Since first I stood this stoop below; Beside me my young mate's strong form, ! Our baby boy upon his arm; . j Not then before us trees In blame, Or billowy grasses waving ploom, ' No blossoms wooed the summer breeze, No luscious fruitage on the trees, Bat fanceys eye saw all and more As we three stood within tha door; For youth Is rich In hopeful dreams And near and true the mirage seems. Another picture, oh, how sweet, The yearning eyes of memory meet ; T'ts autumn, and the sky o'er cast Sifts the first snow flakes light and fast; 1 The door flings open o'er its sill. Two boys tne house with clamor fill; Quick to my side they laughing spring And with caresses and kisses cling; Oh, mother, see! lis mowing fast, Look how it whirls the window past; Hurrah! It gathers deep and white, "We'll have a splendid .now bail fight !" Ah, Mcarcely knew I ir 3i ,e days O' inildlsh love and gl lso:?e playes, How blest to have thei-. near always; Tears well and drop ray cheeks upon, For.arti, my little boys a. gone; Fine, tall young men, who seem some other Than those wild elves, still call me.mother, ; But yet my foolish heart makes moan; Those little boys are all my own. A later vision fair and dear Comes to me on my doorstep here ; .Tis my wee girl with earnest face, Seeking and loving nature's grace, From the wild bee on scented clover To the soft cloud shapes floating over. Or murmurous boughs, or falling shower, Dull worm or painted fly or flower; With love inate to living things ' Her sweet, child nature thrilling springs. Nothing In nature she may see But brings her questioning to me. Oh ! soul like harp -Eollan, strung For all sweet tilings to play upon. I tremble, as the swift years go. For all the pain such souls must know. Another form, once tall and strong, Comes slowly up yon path along; ' The grave white head Is b?nt In thought; t 'The hands clasped Idly backward brought; A strong face, with a master's will To grasp and conquer fortunes 111, ' Turning the adverse to success, Lifts up to me in tenderness. Yes; his had been a marvelous skill, To bend life's elements to hU will; But well I knew the old man's dreams No longer were his prosperous schemes. Backward throughout his many days He silent traced life's devious ways, Marking how time robs in bestowing His gifts, but loss, resistless going. Oh, hearts are poems magical. And lives are plays most tragical! The holiest dream among them all Comes awesome, as the twilight's fall, When solemn from the sky's far blue. Night's snadowed bush drops with the dew. A form as frail as girlhood's, slight; A sweet pale face, with love alight; And eyes that 'mind me of the night So calm, so pure, so darkly bright; With my wee daughter, hand in har d, My dearest love before me stands. Ah! nerveless, vain all words of mine "To picture love so near divine! Enough that all things tender, true, Pure, patient, point my thoughts to you. Ahl grander than the blood stained wreath, Woven to honor the warrior's death, Should be love's chaplet for a mother's name, That living sacrifice unknown to fame! One saddest summer Sabbath morn . j That e'er from golden gate of dawn , . ' The glowing day stole rosy through, The Angel Azrael beckoned you. A white robtxl angel, tender faced, ; Strong, beautiful in manhood's grace, Came noiselessly that solemn morn Among our weeping band forlorn, aoftly thy loving, dark eyes closed And hushed thy true heart in last repose; ; Kissed gently as a mother fond Thy time-tired soul His breast upon ; Then, with His glance of light abroad, With flight like thought thon wast with God. June 10, 1877. For the Sunday Sentinel. i A RADICAL CURE. BY MRS. SALLIE A. RAMAGE. . lie was a slight delicate looking young man, an invalid you could tell in a moment "by his languid air and the multitude of wraps and bottles he had with him. He was going somewhere for his health could be readily determined by listening to his conversation for a little while, for he asked everybody's opinion of Colorado, what effect it bad on consumptives, aad always wound up with a diagnosis of his, own case; for if Ed Benson was egotistical in nothing ls he was confirmed in the belief that he was the only man who ever had been or was going to be sick. He had a servant with him. a lazy, good natured fellow, who liked the idea of traveling; had no faith in Mr. Benson's groans and pains, but nevertheless gave him tonics and cough syrups with alacrity and regularity, for Tom knew what a good situation was when he had it Mrs. Benson, Ed's mother, had urged this Colo- ' rado trip, and regretted only that she ! was forced to stay at home while her only child was "traveling for his health." She had, With all the devotion of a widowed mother, made all the arrangements, secured by telegraph a first class boarding house for Ed, and fixing him a good lunch had pat him in Tom's care, and watched him until. the train was out of eight. The first day was easy enough; the change uf scene and surround

in 3 interested and amused the invalid, and he felt much better, but by noon of the net day the monotony of the car, the dust, the noise, the bustle and confusion vexed him out of all patience, and after vain efforts to sleep he was in as bad a state of mind as a young gentleman could be. lie scolded Tom, who did not care at all, ridiculed the books bis mother had given him, would taste neither his tonics nor syrups, and amused the other passengers who forgot any pity for the invalid in watching the irritable man. He paced up and down the aisle between the seats, and though the jolting of the car had nearly upset him he still kept up hu march. He wished he bad never started west, wished he had died at home, and rashly accused his mother of forcing him away, when a moment's reflection would have recalled his bitter opposition to another day's residence in the city. He bean to notice his fellowpassengers, and two interested him, or rather he was Jaterested in one because he was in the other. . A large elderly woman and a young lady occupied one of the seats apast which he was promenading, and he detected in a glance that they were mother and daughter, and the girl was an invalid. She leaned against her companion, or against the win dow, constantly, occasionally starting up, as if in fright. . She was fashionably dressed, was rather pretty, but was pallid and listless, Ed immediately began to sympathize with her, for he could tell she was weak and in bad health, and he knew how to pity such unfortunates. She held in her long slender fingers a cologne bottle, occasioually bathing her face or moistening her handkerchief with the perfumery. He heard her called ''Clara," and he suddenly found out what a pretty name thU was, and how much he should like to address the lady thus named. Fate favored him; an unluckIy jolt of the car, a sudden backward lurch, and our consumptive hero landed plump (in Miss Clara's lap, and sent tho collogne bottle whizzing down the ais'a. She screamed, he jumped, bowed another lurch, and he hit her square in the chest with his head. and then bounded back against the other seat. He apologized, blushed, looked crestfallen and mortified, but all without quieting the young lady, who trembled and panted for breath until Ed, thoroughly frightened, took the fan and zealously whiffed the air into her face until she motioned him to stop. Tom brought back the bottle, and waited to escort Mr. Bjnson back to his place, but Ed remained to again beg pardon for hi3 unintentional rudeness. He gave his card to the matron, .mentioned prominent people of his native city, and impressed her with the fact that he was somebody. She introduced herself and daughter as "Mrs. and Miss Strong, of Washington City." and remarked that Miss Strong was suffering from nervous prostration, and was en route to Denver, Colorado. That started Ed on his hobby. He talked extract of hops, iron, beef tea, brandy.milk and eggs, opiates and patent medicines. He enlarged on the merits of travel, rest, home, change of scene, until a casual listener would hare supposed him a medical lecturer. But Colorado was the paradise that he best loved to imagine, and so enthused did he grow with his subject that he forgot to cough or modulate his voice to the strength of his lungs. He asked permission to sit and chat with the ladies, and when he learned they were without an escort he begged to take the place, and was accepted. His references were unexceptionable, his father had been a congressman, ar d his mother had been to Europe, and Mrs. Strong, speaking for herself and daughter, condescended to take him as their protector. Tom moved maps, novels, lunch basket, wine, fruit, medicine chest, cushions and guide books over to the new abiding place, and settled himself to see the fun. . The foot cushions soon held Miss Strong's delicately slippered feet The gray shawl so smoothly folded into a pillow was put under her head, and Mr. Benson patiently fanned her while she daintily ate the luscious fruit Mrs. Ben son had with much trouble secured for her invalid son. Mrs. Strong, relieved of her resionsibility, went to sleep, and the young people talked. Every time Miss Clara opened her lips, either o speak or to eat, Ed fell deeper in ' love with her, for her lips were full and scarlet and her teeth as white ' as pearls, and he thought, "What a sweet mouth to kiss." . Thus for hours the time sped on, varied only by complaints and demands for attention from Miss Strong, and unwavering patience and care from her two attendants, for Ed had ceased to be an independent traveler. There was nobody but the lady to be thought of. She ordered Tom about as if she owned him the fact that he was with Mr. Benson mattered not, only so far as it compelled his obedience. In the early evening Ed began to cough and was forced to lie down, and so assiduous had been his care for the ladies that, wearied with the unusual exertion, he slept until after they had retired. That annoyed ' bim. He feared they had needed something and he had not been present to secure them overy comfort But Tom bad not been idle. They had kept him busy, and had not scrupled to give any orders that pleased then. Every day but served to increase Mr. Bensons attentions to the young lady, and he began to hope that she liked him, for she seemed glad , to have bim with her and free to accept his company and kindness. 'She allowed him to bring her lunches, papers, books or dainty devices for killing time. She did ' not demur when he - gave her the most 1 pleasant seat in the car, . taking quietly another him self, . He wrapped his shawls about her un

checked, and she suffered him to arrange the cushions when she desired to rest. Her mother looked on and smiled; he was handsome, rich and aristocratic, a splendid traveling companion. Ed saw the pleasant look, heard the kindly greeting, and believed he was on the highway to success. Arrived at Denver the hotels were full, not a decent room to be had but the two that good old mother Benson had telegraphed for and had reserved. They were ready for Ed's arrival. Everything that an invalid could desire was in them, for such had been the telegraphed instructions. Chairs and bed and tables were as Ed always liked them. The location was the best of any room in the ho.ise. The Strongs were disconsolate; they had heard from Mr. Benson of his good luck, and they never ceased to regret (in his presence) that they had not been as thoughtful. While they were in the parlor awaiting the result of the landlord's hunt for a room, Miss Clara had a "nervous attack," and, clinging to her mother, declar ed faintly she knew she was dying. That decided Ed; he ordered his trunks down, the baggage of his friends was sent to "Parlor 5," and Miss Strong recovered, thanking the gentleman with a close clasp of the hand and a loving smile as he assisted her to the room. He was put in the attic, with a window as large as a palm leaf fan and about as transparent. Tom grumbled a little to himself, but if Mr. Benson got well with such treatment it wa simply his duty to help him to take his medicine, and if he liked the dose, all right. j Ed forgot that he came to Colorado to 'get well; he remembered only that Miss Strong was sick and he must take care of her, and he adhered to his duty, if ever a man did. He took her to ride, and a carriage in Denver means plenty of money. He made ex cursions into the country for her benefit, al ways taking Mrs. 8trong at Clara's solicitation. He presented her with everything choice and pretty he could find, and was as much a slave to her whims as any southern darkey. One day he noticed that every time he coughed she frowned slightly and trembled. She was always trembling a kind of human aspen leaf. At last she told him she could not remain in his company longer, for his coughing made her nervous. He promised to annoy her no more, plead with her to stay with him, and ever after stifled every inclinarion to even sneeze. He patiently climbed to his attic evrey night, charmed into blissful hope when his adored would allow him to press h?r hand or linger to say "good night" ' They had met mutual acquaintances who bad put him into a position of assurance and respect by referring to his family, and had assured Mrs. Strong that he was worthy even her daughter's hand. Ed had determined to ask Miss Clara to - marry him,' and he had bought for a betrothal ring one of the handsomest diamonds he could find in Denver City. But every time he broached the subject indirectly, she would have a "nervous spell," and her mother would rufeh in, and camphor, smelling salts and brandy are certainly not conducive to a declaration of love. The season was wearing to a close, and Ed had answered his mother's many letters briefly with: "I am getting better every day. I am very happy, and have no desire to return." This pleased the old lady, for if her son was getting well she was happy. Day after day, as their stay grew shorter. Miss Strong led her lover nearer to a proffer of marriage, until he could stand the uncertainty no longer, and resolved to bravely ask her for her love and her mother's consent to the marriage. . He felt entirely well Miss Clara bad once told him she disliked sick men, especially those who were always taking medicine. For two months he had not coughed or opened his chest of powders and cordials, and he was so busy all the time waiting on her that he had no chance for thinking of himself. ' : v j ' She knew he had bought the ring, for Tom, , thinking to help Mr. Benson along in his love affairs, had expatiated on the value and beauty of the brilliant jewels and the weight of the gold. And when he had finished his account she took from the lacej at her throat a single rose bud and sent it by the garrulous servant to his master, and said to her mother, "He loves me; I'll win it" She had been very gracious to Ed, allowing bim to take her in his arms, to lift her from the carriage and to hold her fingen for one brief moment as they parted at the door. j Ed found her in her private parlor alone; and, though his voice trembled, his heart was full of love and devotion for the wo man who received hira so kindly. He told his story eloquently, and, holding her hand, begged permission to slip the jeweled cir clet on ht.r finger. She answered him not until it was pressed into place with a pas sionet kiss, and then timidly lifting her eyes she said, "My dear Mr. Benson I shall al. ways be thankful that this summer's jaunt gave me such a noble friend, and believe me; I will never wear this ring without thinking of . the kindly interest - you have ; taken in my mother and myself. I would have preferred something less intrinsically valuable, but as yon desired out of your wealth to endow me with such a priceless souvenir, I accept it with thanks for your princely munificence. . I shall never forget you, but will be glad to meet you whenever you chance to come to Washington, and I want you to meet Captain Hawkins, the gentle man I am to marry in October, who will arrive to morrow to escort me home." "Marry? You, Clara?" and poor Ed looked at the white hand that still lay in his own, and

though the diamonds flashed up in his face all was dark before his eyes. He went out of the room, bewildered, but by the time he had climbed to the attic be saw how he had been fooled, and he danced around lively as he hurriedly helped Tom to pack up the trunks. He never saw Captain Hawkins at all, or the Strongs again, eithe-, but be heard the story of the diamond ring' more than once, but so altered in Miss Clara's telling that nobody supposed he was the love Eick swain. He surprised his mother by his strength and good health, and yet when she asks him if Colorado agrees wih consumptives, she is puzzled with the laughing reply, "I am thoroughly cured, but I don't think the climat did it"

TUE STATE. There are 63 i convicts in the northern state prison. The Battle Ground camp meeting begins Thnrsday, August J. The Murphy movement is rapidly spread ing all over the state. The Northern Indiana District Medical association met at South Bend on the 12th. The Tipton county fair will open Tuesday, September 18, 1877, and continue four days. Washington Democrat: Tike county has organized vigilance committees to hang the tramps and also those who harbor tramps. Leavenworth Democrat: Boef cattle are getting scarce in this county. . Our butchers cannot tind enough to supply this little marxeu . 4 Rockport Democrat: The female niggers of town organized a left handed wing of the independent sons of honor, Friday night The thing is nigger exclusively. Richmond Independent: All teachers in the public schools of this city who, previous to this, have received salaries in excess of $00 per month, have been subject to a reduction. No strike yet i Kendallville Standard : This vicinity was visited by a hail storm Monday afternoon at half past two. The hail fell in sufficient quantity to nearly cover the ground, but did not do much damage. The old settlers of Wayne county had a grand picnic at the old homestead of Mrs. Polly Hunt, near Abington, Saturday. Mrs. Hunt was the first white woman married in Wayne county, which event took place in 1805. Tipton Times: Since the ligh'ning strmck the barn at öbarpsville week before last and killed a horse and cow, there has been as many as nineteen lightning rod Deddlers seen fterambulating in and about that quiet burg n a single day. A suspicious wife at Roanoke followed her husband with a club, and overtaking him in company with a pretty widow belabored her unmercifully, the man taking to his heels.' The neighbors came to the rescue, but not until two of the widow's ribs were broken, and she had received other injuries from j hich she may die. Terre Haute Express: The wheat fields of Harrison prairie never presented a better appearance than at this time. The acreage is quite large, and the grain will soon begin to take color. It is in general very heavy and remarkably promising. Corn also looks well.' Out on the clay lands the condition of the crops is less favorable. One Rev. Hovey created quite an sensation in Noble county a few days ago'by marrying a widow on sidit, Saturday, the 21 Inst, preaching in the I'routy church on the following Jay, and at Avilla in the evening, getting drunk and skipping for Fort Wayne, where he had been employed in selling tomb stones. He is evidently a brick. Richmond Independent: Saloon keepers are not always the unprincipled curs that some seem to regard them. Yesterday morning an old sot who had recently donned the blue, enter ad a South Marion street saloon and called for a drink. The saloon man re fused to give it to hira, though he offered extra price, and told him to - stick to his pledge. Tipton Times: The recent heavy rains have done a vast amount of damage to crops in this county. The corn is small and very weedy on account of the protracted fall of rain. A great deal of the wheat is in bloom, and is therefore injured by the -heavy showers, and ' unless we have a very favorable season from this time crops of all kinds in the county will be very short The workingmen of Muncie, following suit of other cities, intend calling a meeting and demanding employment of the city council. They are suffering for want of labor. The city is able, and the citizens have voted, to erect gas works. Why they do not take action is among the uncertainties of cussedness. Men can not live on prospects, and accessible work will probably De given mem waen i. is uemanueu. Lafayette Journal : On Saturday evening Miss Ida Rockwell, an interesting voung lady, daughter of Jonathan Rockwell, was so badly burned that it is feared she will be a cripple for life, and perhaps lose her life as well. -She was engaged in cleaning a pair of kid gloves with benzine, and bad them on her hands for that purpose. The gloves caught fire from the candle. Her father o ragged her at once to a water bucket, but unfortunately it was found to be empty. Miss Ida finally succeeded in finding a woolen blanket shawl, and with it smothered out the fire, but not until both hands had been so terribly burned that it is doubtful whether they can be saved. MURDERED I If COLD BLOOD. A Lawrenreharg LjmI Blows Old Hin' Drain Oat. Special Correspondence of the Sentinel. , Lawrexcebcro, June 14. The citisens of this place were startled last night upon hearing the sound of a gun shot, and to learn that an old and highly respected colored man had been shot down like a dog by a young negro lad of about 16 years of age. Upon further, inquiry the following facts were ascertained: A young colored man by the name of Monroe Terrell lived next door neighbor to an old gentleman by the name of Green Edwards, who besides his weakness from old age, has a maimed arm, which was useless to him. Terrell had a worthless cur.which continued to disturb the old gentleman's slumbers by its continual barking. Last night the old gentleman went out and threw at the dog, whereupon young Terrell procured his shot gun, followed Edwards to his door and blew his brains out Terrell was arrested, and is now lying in jail.

PIONEERS. Reunion of the Old Settlers of Hendricks and Adjoining Counties.

A Large Crowd Present and a General Good Time Is Had. Incidents or Other Days Related By Old Settlers, Among bom Is Governor nil ami. The old settlers of Hendricks county held a reunion yesterday at the farm of Jehu Hadley, about two miles from Pecksburg. Notwithstanding the unfavorable weather some 2,000 people turned out and had an enjoyable time. The grounds were a perfect sea of human beings, horses and buggies. There were old people and young people, and old settlers and new settlers present. The grounds are splendid for meetings of this kind, being very large and provided with stands for speaking and dining purposes, and through the attention of Messrs. Truster and Marshall the wants of every one were attended to. The crowd paid close attention to the addresses throughout, especially to the one delivered by Governor Williams, who, by his many incidents and anecdotes, kept them in a good humor the whole time. All the speakers had many incidents to tell, which seemed to be of interest to all. especially when they related the difficulties of receiving an education, and all seemed thankful that the rising generation had much better opportunities. The weather made the people late m coming, and it was 11 o'clock when the speechmaking began. Morning Meeting:. The meeting was called to order by Mr. Truster, the president of the association, and after a few introductory remarks he called on Dr. Stevenson for a speech, and he responded in a short address full of the incidents of pioneer life in this portion of the state. He was followed by Jacob Cox, of Putnam county, who said that he was born in Virginia. In 1814 he moved to Kentucky, in 1837 moved to this state, and in 1838 he wintered in Indianapolis and afterward moved to Putnam county. He used a one post bedstead when he came here, the bedstead being built in the side of his hut The only schooling he got was in a bouse with a dirt floor, and the windows were made of greased paper. He was glad that educational facilities were much better now than in those days. He was thankful he bad come to Indiana, as he had better chances in this state. Mr. Ilaworth, of Hendricks county, then spoke for a few minutes. He was born in Ohio in 1818, and in 1820 with his father moved to near Danville, where he now resides. He related many funny incidents of old times, one of which was about frozen corn being thawed and then ground, and afterward it became a solid mass and had to be broken and sieved before used. He said the audience could imagine what kind of bread it made. He had no opportunities of getting an education, being raised in the woods. He said he Was not raised, but" just "growed" up. He then sang an old fashioned song, which amused the crowd very much. At the conclusion of Mr. Ha worth's address the meeting adjourned for dinner. Afternoon Meeting;. The meeting was called to order at 1 o'clock by President Trusier, who 'introduced Governor Williams as the first speaker. ooveb.nor williams's address. Governor Williams spoke as follows: It Is a delicate matter for some gentlemen to tell ages, especially when ladles are present It Is not- so with me. I was born In Piqua, Ohio, in 1808. In 1818 I, with my father and his family, removed to Knox county. The ages of the lour surviving members of my father's family average 67J4 years, or, combined, 270 years. I have 18 grandChildren. 1 am like the boys who belong to debating societies I want to speak first because they are nfralit that somebody else will say the same thing as they do. In early days we used to have to sieve our cornmeai through a sieve made of deerskin, full of holes, stretched on a wooden hoop, and not on an iron hoop, as the pnoen stated i said at the logrolling. We were too poor to buy Iron hoops. Wensed to grind our cornmeal in a hominy raortari then after a while we got baud mills, and then horse mills. We did not ose steam mills much because they took all our corn and then had a fuss for the sacks. I paid a dollar for the first wire sieve we had. We used barshear ploughs, which were terrible for kicking. I speak of these to show the difficulties then and the advantages to-day. In those- days our good mothers used to make our cotton and wool. Now you don't spin, weave or card, but go to the stores and buy your woolen and cotton because it . is much easier. This Is done too much now because we have to go and settle with the merchants, who take most of our crops. We were happy In those days, because we did not have such large bills to pay. We had to roll logs w th spikes, and did not have oxen. ; We drove our horses without lines, the drlvr rid ing on one horse and leading the other. Men plowed with their boys riding and driving the horse. We went to school in log houses, and when anything was going on outside whtcli the boys could nt see tuey punched holes through the paper windows when the teacher wasn't lo -king and pteped through, the hole. We had three-cornered rails to sit on at the schools and churches. I will now relate a story, told by a Methodist minister, how William HaQVr, of Harrison county, got an education: "His father thought of nothlDg but farming. He got an old spelling book and his mother taught hlrm his letters at night lie would go out and kill coon and noli the oil oat of I hem to use for light. His rather thought he spent too much time at his books. He would lake his book in the field and plow awhile and thwi Kit down and study. His fat iter found lfout and tied a bell to the honte so that he would know whether ne was at worn. He made a string and tied It to the bell, and would It down and ring the bell while he studied, but his father soon caught him. He told hU father that he must go to school, for some day he might be called on to take part in tne affairs of the country. His father then iet him go to school four months In Ute year. Tbe advantages for education are different now. They formerly usl the rod toe. much taste! of persuasion. There is a great deal of work to be done yet In clearing the forests and cultivating the land. In Knox county the bottom lands have been Improved and are now uel toraite corn, while the higher land, which tun become worn, is used more for pasturing said grass. He then talked to tb boys, urging them to beware of bad company. He closed by saying he was glad to meet his friends, and that he felt as if he was at home. "If I can be the means of making other people happy it makes me happy." The governor was , listened to attentively throughout, and related many amusing anecdotes during his speech. MB. UABDXVXCK'S ADDRESS. At the conclusion of the governor'! ad

dress Mr. Wesley nardebeck was introduced and said : I was born In Kentucky In IRIS, and movedl nerein K.7. obodywa living here whenl CAme-. IJtlI,"d K' eat deal of game. Went tochool whenever there was school. One day I

. j . . "",c" lurougu tne snow, oare footed and in my shirt sleeves. Have killed more animals than any man In the county. and have bad pienty of fun to make up for bard times. He was followed by the Rev. Mr. Hanns, of IMtnam county, who is a native of Indiana: .o..Iben.nr6,, yars, and am familiar with the hardHhipn, toll and hard labors incident to early settlers. The wheels of the spinning machines made music for us, and It was heard in every cabin. I am glad to know i- .n ,h'iv.ev.w,lneH,'d lhe Progress of Indiana. lUntu 1820 this country was owned by the Indians. At the election for delegates to the first constitutional convention we had only a population of .,OUO, and nice organised counties. Now we have nearly 8,0U),U, and by Industry we will have a happy population. MR. AHDRKW COS N ER, Mr. Andrew Cosner, who is 79 years of age, showed his activity by kicking as high as Mr. Trnster's shoulder, who is six feet tw inches. MR. J0HX D. CARTER. Mr. John D. Carter, of Mooresville said: The question Is often asked why we have these good gatherings every year. It is right and reasonable that we should come together -w old Bettlern that ra rt pawing away. There are a great many advantages in coming together this way. It is breaking down the sectarian doctrine. I have done awny with it for 15 years. I welcome all denominations alike. We used to have wheat that made us sick. I ate some bread made of It, and when I got to school It was all gone. It made me sick and turned my stomach. This is one of the nnest counties In the world. We should tell the young whit happened in early times. He related many funny anecdotes, which kept the crowd in good humor throughout his address. MR. HAÜKA. Mr. Hanna made a few remarks as to the appropriateness of these reunions, and as to the hardships attending the settlement of a new country. MR. HATHA! HARY ET. Mr. Nathan Harvey was introduced' and said: My father came to Indiana In 1808, and I was the smallest of 14 children. We Rettled in what is now Wayne county. 1 saw from 25 to so Indians where I saw one white family. They were lust as kind as any white persons. In 1826 myself and brother, while 'rylng to find a home in Parke countv, learned that Johnny Ureen, the chief of the Delaware tribe, was killed In camp bee use he related stories of his cruelties, which the men would not stand. Six young men in former times would do twice as much work, rolling logs in half the time the men rolled the logs the other day with oxen. I am 75 years old. Mr. Truster then announced that the next meeting would he held at the same place on the third Saturday in June, 1878. ILECTI0X OF OFFICERS. Before adjourning the following officers were elected: President, W. D. Truster, Hendricks county; vice president, Dr. M. G. Parker, Hendricks county; secretary, Thos. S. Marshall, Pecksburg; assistant secretary, W. J. Carter. Hendricks county; geaeral superintendent, Jehu Hadley; executive committee, W. Tincher, J. D. Carter, Dr. Stevenron, O. Alberton, J. Y. Crawford, John Scearce, George McCloudrDan Tucker. James D. Carter, of Mooresville, invited all old settlers to attend the reunion at Mooresville in August. The meeting then adjourned, after a short speech by President Truster. The meeting was a complete success, and everybody left the grounds satisfied with having spent a pleasant day. Freedom el tbe City of London. I see by to-day's paper that General Grant bas been given the freedom of the city of London by the lord mayor. 1 'lease explain what la meant by this giving the freedom of the city to persons, and oblige, Header. This is a matter that is just now attracting considerable attention, and as all the people will want to know how the American exsovereign stands in Kngland, we subjoin the following from the New York Herald: The presentation of the freedom of the city of London is always an event of importance. General Grant, who yesterday received this honor, will find himself In distinguished company. It is no common lienor. The greatest heroes and the proudest monarchs have been reckoned among the "freemen." George III., who always expressed a supreme contempt tor ordinary matters and mortals, had to acknowledge that the city of Loudon could bestow a franchise more valuable than all the knighthoods and baubles of the crown. Hi nee his day hundreds of men, whose works will ever he regarded as the gems of history statesmen, scientists, lawyers, merchants, princes, have been recorded in the grand old book, which is prized by the corporation of London more than all the privileges and Immunities granted by the government. George Peabody, the noble and benevolent American mercnant,whosenameis ever uttered by Uie poor of the English metropolta with affectionate reverence, whs made a freeman. General Garibaldi, the liberator of Italy and the fatherof Italian unity, received the same privilege. - The shah of Persia, the sultan of Turkey, the caar of Rnsbia, Prince- Leopold 1 Belgium, Napoleon 1II General Blucher and M. Thiers were also presented with the rlgbta, privileges and Immunities of the dwellers within "ye Ulshopsgate" and Temple liar. . WHAT T1IK "rKKKDOX" COKSIHTS LN ' It has often been asked, What la the freedero of the city ot London? It is simply tali: A small slip of parchment, inscribed with, the name and titles of the person t whom it is to be presented, guarantees to the holder an, bis children after him forever the right tllve and trade within the city prescribed by St. Clements in the west, HishopsKate in the east, IVntonville on the north and the shares' of the Thames on the south, without baying to pay a tax on tha goods as they are orought through the galea. IX exempt them from naval aad military service and tolls and duties throughout the united kingdom. It insures to his children the care of the chamberlain, who. In case, they are left orphans, takes charge of their property and administers it in their interest until they arrive at years of maturity. The parctnuent fcears the neat and tlgnxture of the lord mayor and chamaerlaln, and is generally ornaraeuted with rlbaon and illuminated. It is always enclosed la a long, thin gold box, and Is Intended, of couise, as an heirloom. ' A walking suit is of a dove-coloaedJ casbmere. The back breadths, cut semi-train, are laid in side pleats and finished with a fluted rnfHe of the material. The bottom t the front breadths are- trimmed with tine narrow flutings placed close together. The overdress, very short in front and. having two long sqtfaro tabs at tbe back, bas all the edges fuiUued with a fringe, which is headed in turn by an embroidered band. Ta long, circular cape is slashed open at the back as high as the waiat and trimmed in a manner si miliar to that of the overdress. , Straps of the band are placed over the shoulder, and extending to waist at both front and back, are finished with s long, heavy silk tassel. Fringe and embroidery are of the same shade as the dress material. The bonnet is also of the same shade, but is relieved by slender rolls of pale blue velvet, and cluster of blue flatters.