Indiana State Sentinel, Volume 27, Number 25, Indianapolis, Marion County, 6 February 1878 — Page 2

THE INDIANA STATE SENTINEL, WEDNESDAY MORNING. FEBRUARY 6, 1878.

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 6. Receives Jewett, of the Erie railroad, is in

lirubo on a charge of perjury. Accoediko to the belief of Napoleon, who ever possessed Constantinople would govern the world. It is refreshing to hear republicans curse the Shylock Journal for its treason to the welfare of Indiana. They do not mince their words. - ' It is. believed that the pope will soon be able to go about the palace with the aid of cratches. Ilis physicians, notwithstanding his late severe illness, are very hopeful. Prof. Chadbocr.vk, of Williams college, has an idea that a society for the suppression Of useless knowledge is what the world needs most What if some of the professor's learned papers were to be suppressed? A bishop of the Northern Methodist church united with a bishop of the southern branch of that body in holding service in a colored Methodist church of Charleston, South Carolina. Brethren dwelling together in unity. Thirty young Siamese princes are to be sent to this country by their government to be thoroughly educated. . They are to devote themselves especially .to scientific courses, and about one-third of them will be practically instructed in architectural designing. They will also receive lessons in navigation and civil engineering. Neablt fitty German mechanics and their families have purchased land' near Fort Dodge, Kansas. They intend to found a colony where poor men, who are unable to obtain work elsewhere, can secure land and be taken care of until they can provide for themselves. They will undoubtedly have any number of such guests. Brig ham Young's heirs are clamoring for a settlement of his property. This the elders of the Mormon church are postponing as much as possible, as they are endeavoring to ascertain how much of the great leader's socalled estate really belonged to the people and the church. Meanwhile all the mathematicians of Utah are figuring up the "widow's third." Rasde, the desperado, has been exchanging sympathetic letters with the Younger and James brothers. He proposes to send them his photograph and autobiography in exchange for theirs. He says he likes them because they ara real heroes, "stuff such as 'true noblemen are made of," and that he will keep them in his memory. He pro poses to let them know all about his trial, which begins the first Monday in February. Europe is in a state of almost unparalleled excitement, and a general war is feared. Russia is deliberative with regard to crush ing Turkey outright, or of leaving her a semblance of power in Europe. It is possible that Austria will aid England should, the latter decide to oppose Russia and it is quite as probable that Prussia will aid Russia in carrying out her policy. Should a general war convulse Europe the United States would reap substantial benefits. The march of events will be watched with great .solicitude. An effort is to be made to induce congress to grant to Ida. Lewis, the heroine of the Lime Rock light house, a pension. She is in bad health, having never recovered from her long continued and almost supernatural efforts to save a party of United States soldiers from drowning as they were attempting to reach Fort Adams. A terrible storm was raging, the waves were seemingly overwhelming, and yet Miss Lewis, really sick at the time, dared everything to save the drowning men. She herself asks for nothing, but public sentiment demands that she shall receive a pension. The Cincinnati Enquirer thinks it would ,be a disgrace to indict John Sherman for complicity in the election conspiracy. It would certainly be a great wrong to indict him through malice, hatred or ill will, and without evidence, but if guilty he should be indicted and convicted. Every consideration of law and morality requires it The idea of allowing the coward who would plan a conspiracy to commit a felony, and engage others to carry it into execution to escape punishment, while the dupe that is induced to execute the nefarious design alone is punished.is revolting to the sense of justice. If guilty he should not go "unpre'sented through fear, favor or affection or 'any reward or the hope or promise thereof," but the indictment should "present the 'truth, the whole truth' and nothing but the ''truth," though it should reach the white house itself. Some of the most fearful cases of destitution are reported to the New York benevolent societies. One applicant for relief said: "I have tried to get work, but have failed. "My family tire starving. I went to nine 'different bakeries to get a loif of bread, but no where could 1 Dog even a crumb." lne wife of a respectable aailor said to a reporter: "I have sold oar bed from under ui to keep my children from dying." One of the members of the society for aiding the poor f-ivo thi fptimnnf! "The una and do win of 'life are wonderful. We have to-day on our books receivers of relief who a few years 'ago were some of oar mo3t regular contribu'tora to our funds, and, on the other hand, 'tome of oar most generous donors now are those whom we helped a few years ago, and by timely aid prevented from going down -to the very lowest degree. But these peo4ple give now none' the less generously, 'because they can appreciate the leelings of 'those in distress." A ' lady has started a

home for- sewing girls, and a place where

they can run sewing machines and sell all that they thus ' manufacture. She says for every inch of room in the home there are fifty applicants; and that each of the women can read and write, are refined, respectable and perfectly honorable. They are anxious to get work, but even the kitchens are full, and they must subsist by charity or die. THE MARCO OF OPINIO. The Shylocks might as well make up their minds first as last that they can not longer rule this country. The people, who have been deceived and defrauded, will no longer submit to their rule. The repeal of the resumption law and the remonetization of silver are fixed facts, and may as well ibe recognized now as hereafter. These measures are absolutely necessary for the welfare of the country, and the bondholders will be compelled to stand by their contract with the government, and they may as well get ready to take a little silver with their gold. We like the outlook exceedingly. It is always pleasant and assuring to see the people acting in concert upon important questions. Having suffered from contraction, which has been the prolific parent of numberless ills, they have determined upon a change. Resumption will be intsfinitely postponed. Contraction of the currency and the shrinkage of values will cease. Silver dollars of 412 grains will be coined, and made a legal tender for all debts. Business will revive. Confidence will be restored, and the whole country will enjoy the blessings of wise legislation. But this auspicious outlook must not dampen the ardor of democrats. If "eternal vigilance is the price 'of liberty," it may be said with equal pro priety tnat eternal vigilance will bs required to overthrow and completely demolish the radical party. The democratic party is accomplishing wonderful results for the welfare of the people. The south restored to liberty, military despotism removed, car pet-baggers exiled, radical scoundrelism undergoing investigation, resumption postponed, and the silver dollar of the fathers remonetized, , an era of prosperity in the near future may be anticipated as the great blessing the triumph of the democratic party has secured for the country. It is now understood that Hayes will not interfere with his veto. He will let the people control their business and financial affairs. John Sherman sees the folly of antagonizing the people, and the outlook is cheering. If the shrinkage of values can be averted, if honest silver dollars can be coined and sent broadcast through the land, it is believed that business will revive, bankrupts will be less numer ous, and idle men will have employment The march of opinion has been in all regards grand. It has confronted the Shylocks and neutralized their power. It has stalked into the white house and overawed the miserable fraud that plays president In congress it has commanded audience, and the votes of the people's representatives give assurance that public servants will heed public opinion. Already there is a better feeling in the country. Business will soon revive, and laboring men will have work. The march of opinion has been stately, and its tri umphs in all regards in the interest of the people. INVESTIGATIONS. It Is an ouen for good to we the Journal, in its usual kangaroo style, fall back on its hind legs and howl at any proposition that looks to the investigation of radical rascality. Its "comments in yesterday's issue upon Glover's letter to Hayes exhibits it as the apologist of radical fraud, and it would, if it dare, recommend the use of federal troops to protect radical thieves. The country is advised that every department of the government is honeycombed with fraud. For years radical villainy has gone forward unchecked and unrebuked. Grant appointed thieves to office, and Hayes retains them in custody of the people's money. The simple proposition now is to ascertain as near as possible the extent of the crimes that have been committed. The Journal, true to its instincts, would embarrass investigations and let the guilty go free. In speaking of Glover's letter to Hayes, the Journal says: The writer assumed It as a "painful fact" that all departments of the government were thoroughly corrupt, all government officials utterly depraved, and that circumstance had devolved on him the duty of investigating and exposing all this wlcfceduess. To this end the It real Annlo-Missourlan reformor demanded of the president that he should render all the as, lata nee in bis power to the work of reform by promising Immunity and protection to ail officers of the government who would rnako a clean t.reast of their own crimes and tell what they knew -concerning those of others. The president replied to the letter in a very meek spirit, and Glover doubtless lelt that he had achieved a triumph. The "writer" did not assume too much, and Hayes did not dare to antagonize the demand; as a consequence the country is likely to hear of stealings such as it has not hitherto dreamed possible, and it is evident that when they are erposed the Journal will regard it as a high and solemn duty to defend the thieves. The Journal is a radical thief organ. It is opposed to investigations which would bring tlie guilty before the country and subject them, at least, to the penalty of the people's scorn.- Referring to the measure designed to probe to their profound est depths the dens of radical rottenness, the Journal says: This extraordinary measure Is designed to promote investigation by congressional committee. Some of its features are the following: It authorizes any member of any committee to administer oaths to witnesses, and to provide for the Immediate arrest of witnesses falling to appear; also, that any witness refusing to testify shall forthwith be placed in custody by the sergeant-at-arms, without waiting for the house to order his arrest, and hla contumacy shall, as soon as practicable, be repot ted to the house for its action. The bill makes the refusal to testify contempt of the authority of either houe, punishable with no more than f I.OUQ fine, or lmprl-onment not more than one year, or bo; b, at the discretion of the house or the senate. Committee are empowered to examine wltneoMea in secret and to Impose secrecy on the witnesses themselves. This does look as thoagh the -democrats

were in earnest, and the people who have been swindled will be likely to approve of the extreme measures proposed to reach the facts. The Journal pronounces the bill, which is - designed to expose fraud and punish rascals, "the most infamous ever 'introduced in the American congress," and then with royal disdain asks, "What is' 'personal liberty worth, what is habeas cor'pus worth, what does the sanctity of home 'or the protection of law amount to if any 'American citizen may be thus summoned 'from the most distant portion of the coun'try and compelled under severe penalties to 'testify in secret before a congressional investigating committee?" Well, "personal liberty," "habeas corpus," etc, are not worth much when an "A mer'can citizen" has been stealing. The people are getting terribly out of humor with radical thieves and their Shylock organs. The Journal ought to be satisfied with its treason to the state of Indiana in its advocacy of a continuance ef business prostration that Shylocks may grow rich, without adding to its burden of odium the defense of men who have robbed the government. The measure which the Journal condemns simply propose to expose rascals men who have been stealing and the Shylock organ in the intensity of its indignation asks: What Is the country coming to when such a measure can be gravely proposed In the American congress, and what win republican government bf worth if It becomes a law? One would naturally suppose, from the Journal's point of observation, that the whole superstructure of the government would go to pieces if fraud should be exposed and thieves punished. But the Journal is doomed to see the Shylocks overmastered and a reign of honesty inaugurated, and it may live to see Hayes, the poor, trembling presidential fraud, punished for his complicity with the crime committed by the perjured villains of the Louisiana returning board. At any rate the Journal had better

husband its resources, for if it proposes to sustain Shylocks and thieves it will have opportunities for the employment of all its forces. THE RETIRXINQ BOARD VILLAINS. The whole country is deeply interested in the trial of the perjured scoundrels who planned and perfected the most infamous proceeding that ever degraded civilization. and absolutely raised R. B. Hayes to the dignified office of president of the American republic by crimes so repiL'ive ihit every time they are mentioned tne cheeks of honest men of all parties are man tled with shame and confusion. The Syra cuse (N. Y.) Courier, in discussing the sub ject, says: The day of retribution for the infamous re turning board, which falsi fled the presidential vote 01 Louisiana, ana cheated the American people out of their choice for president, seems to be coming at last. The scoundrels driven to bay nought retuge In the federal custom house at New Orleans, In the expectation that the government at Washington would, as in the days of Grant, shield them from the conse quences of their crimes. The Courier however attempts to exon erate Hayes, and endeavors to make the im pression that the presidential fraud was not aware of the damnable crimes that were committed in his interest. We take no stock in such a sentimental view of the subject. We believe, before the matter goes much further, it will be shown that Hayes was as thoroughly advised of the crimes that were being concocted in his interest as any of the perjured scoundrels who lifted him into power. And we further believe that Hayes ought to be indicted with the 'rest of the batch of conspirators who plotted for the overthrow of the declared will of the American people. To stral the presidency of the United States is a crime of such magnitude that no one connected with it, no matter what his position may be, should escape punishment. Indeed, the higher the position the more certain should be the penalties. THE VETO POWER. The Shylocks and their organs, having been driven from their strongholds, overwhelmed by the indignation of the people and by unanswerable arguments, are at last looking to the veto power of Hayes to reverse the will of the people. Under these circumstances the following from the Washington Union is worthy of consideration. It says: The veto power Is the royal prerogative of the constitution. It had Its origin In Kn gland when her kings claimed to rule by divine right, and when the liberty of the subject depended on i he favor of the crown. 8tiange to aay, too, this prerogative was practically abandoned by the overeignsof Great Britain before It was engrafted into our system of government, and we believe there has been no Instance of its exercise by them since our constitution was adopted. The argument for the veto In the convention which framed the constitution was that It could be used to prevent party legislation, or the adoption of any very unwarrantable measure (as. for Instance, the clandestine demonetization of ail ver), which, ltwasbuppo.se d , might sometimes escape the scrutiny of both houses of congress, and in such cases a veto would, so to ray, cad a halt and bring about a reconsideration. But it was never meant by the original friends of the veto that the wisdom of the president was superior to that of two-thirds or three-fonrths of the two houses. It was not expected that the president would use the veto to thwart the deliberate will of the people as expressed by congress after protracted debate. Accordingly presidents have sometimes dopted the alternative rather than fly in the face of the people, of retaining a ti 1 ten days without signing, or returning it with their objections. The result of this mod'st couie Is to give effect to the bill without compromising their conscientious scruples. The president thus throws the responsibility upon the representative of the' people. The republican party of the north is composed, iu a. lare degree, of old wbigs. They can not forget that there were few subject nearer the neart of their great leader, Henry Clay, tban the abolition or restriction of this royal prerogative. Time and again he pressed the matter on the-attention of congress and the country, it was a cardinal principle of the whiz party to abolish or restrain the exercise of the veto, and it was precisely In cases like that involved in the remonetization of silver that Henry Clarv and thewhlgsof his day would have denounced the veto as antirepublican, arbitrary and despotic. Yet men who claim to have been trained as whig are now cabling loudly on President Hayes to do violence to this great fundamental whig principle in which he and they were educated. It Is Supposed by some that when the I. pontiff dies the king of Italy will take posI session of the yatican. which belongs to the I state in the same sense as the quirinal, in which the king no resides.

VOTES AND POLITICS.

The Way the Representatives Voted oa the Matthew Resolutions. f Chicago Tribune. The vote in the house of representatives on Monday, on concurring in the Matthews resolutions declaring that the national obligations are all payable in silver or gold, at the government's option, and that the remonetization of silver would not be a violation of public faith, was very emphatic and overwhelming. The debates have strengthened the support of the silver bill. The vote was: Yeas 190, nays 79, and 24 absent or not voting. Of those not voting about 16 would have voted in the affirmative if they had been present. The following is an analysis of the vote by states and politics: Alabama, YEAS 8. Hewitt, D, Jones, D, LJgon, D, Arkansas'. TEAS 4. Gunter, D, Forney, D, Garth, D, Herbert, D, Nays None. Bhelley, D, Williams D, Cravens, D, Slemons, D, uause, li. Nays None. California. 'YEAS 3. Lutrell, D, Page, R, Nay I Davis, R. Colorado. Yea 1 Patterson, D. Connecticut. Yea 1 Fhelps, D. - NAYS 3. Landers, D, Wait, R, Delaware. NAY-i-Williams, D. Florida. Yea 1 Davidson, D. Nay-1 Uisbee. II. Georgia. YEAS 8. Ilartridge, D, Candler, D, Smith, D. Blount, D, Harris, D. . Fellon, D. Pacheco, R. Warner, D. Stephens, D, Bell, D, Nays None. ABdEXT 1 Cook, D. Illinois. YEAS 18. Aldrich, R, Hays.R, Tipton, R, Harrison, D, Fort. R, Cannon, It, Breotano.R, Boyu, K, H parks, D, Lithrop, R, Marsn, R, Morrison, D, P.urchard, R, Knapp, D, Hartzell, D, Henderson, R, Kprlnger, D, , Townsend, D, Nays one. Ans-EXT 1 Eden, D. Indiana. yeas 12. Fuller.D, T.rown, R, White, R, Cobb, D, Kobinson, R, C alkins, K, Blcknell, D, I lanna, R, Kvans, R, Sexton. R, Hunter, R, Baker, It, Nays None. absent 1 Hamilton, D. Iowa. yeas 9. Stone, R, Deerlng, R, Cummlngs, R, Erice. R, Clark, R. Happ, R. Burdick, R, Simpson, R, Oliver, R, Nays -None. Kansas. YEAS 3. Phillips, R, HasklU, R, Ryan, R, Nays None. Kentucky. ' YEAS 9. McKenzte. D, Willis, D, Caldwell. I). Car. isle, D. Durham, D, Turner, D, Knott, D, Blackburn, D, Clarke, D, Nays None. Absent 1 Boone, D. Louisiana. YEAS 3. Ellis, D, Robertson, D, Sam, D. Nay 1 Leonard, R. ABSENT 2. Gibson, D, Darrall, R. Maine. NAYS 5. Frye, R, lilndsey, R, Reed, R, Hale, R, Powers, R, Yeas None. Maryland; YEAS 5. Henry, D. Klmmeli, D, Walsh, D, Roberts, D, Henhle, D, Nay 1 Swan n, D. Massachusetts. NAYS 10. Crapo, R, . Banks, R, ' Norcross. R, Harris, It, Loring, R, Robinson, R, Field, R, Claflin, R Morse. D, Rice, R. Yea 1 Butler, R. Michigan. YEAS 8. Wlllets, R, Bruner, R, Hnbhell, R, Stone, R, Conger, R, Kelghtley, R. NAYS 2. Williams, D. Kllswbrth, R. ABSENT 1 McGowan, It. Minnesota". - YEAS 2. Dunnell, R, Btralt,R, . Nay 1 Stewart, R. Mississippi. YEAS 5. Muldrow, D, Money, 1), Chalmers, D, Manning. D, Hooker, D, Nays None. Absent 1 Singleton, D. Missouri. YEAS 11. Ittner, R, Morgan, D, Rea, D, Metcalf, R. Crittenden, D, Pollard, D, Hatcher, D, Franklin, D, Clarke, D, Giovei, D Buckner, D, Nay 1 Cole. It. Absent 1 Bland. Nebraska. Yea 1 Welch, R. Nevada. , Yea 1 Wren, R. New Hampshire. NAYS 3. Jones, D, Blair, R Brlggs, R. New Jersey. Yea 1 Cutler, D. NAYS 5. Sinnickson, R, Clark, D. . Hardenbergh.D. Push, R, Peddie, It, Absent 1 Ross, D. New York. YEAS 3. Cox, D, Mayhem, D, Patterson, R. NAYS 25. Covert, D, Willis, D, Bundy, R, Veeder, D, Potter, D, Bagley, It, Chittenden, R, Ketcham, R, Bacon, R, Muller, I), Beebe, D, Baker, R, KtckolT, 1), QuInn.D, Lnphara.R, McCook, It, Williams, R, Dwight, K. Wo hi, D. James, R, Huugerford, R, Hewitt, D, LocKwood, i), Hart, D. fatarin, R, ABSENT 5. BlUs, D, Townsend, R, Iliscock, R. Camp, It, Benedict, D, North Carolina. YEAS 8. Yeates, D, Davis, D, Robbins. D, Rrogdt-n, R, Scales, D, Vance, D. Waddell, D, . (Steele, D, Nays None. Ohio. '. YEAS 16. , Sayler, D, Dickey, D, Ewing, D, Banning, D, Keiner.R, Flnley, D, Gardner, R, Jones, R, Van Vorhes, R, McVIahon, D, Foster. It, McKlnley, R, Rice, D, Neal, R, Townsend, R, Cox, It, Nay-1 Garfield, R. - ABSENT;-S. .. Southard, D, Dunford. R, Monroe, R. Oregon. Nay 1 Williams, R. Pen nay 1 vanlav YEAS 14. Keller, R. Clymer, D, Bridges. D, Collins, I. Wright, D, Reluy, D, KUlioger.R, Mac key, D, Turner, D,

Bayne, R, Bhal'nberger.R Thompson, R. NAYS 8. Evans, R,Smith, B, Overton, R, ABSENT 4. Randall, D, . Campbell, R, stenger, T), Wauon, R. Mitchell, R. Rhode Inland. NAYS 2. Ballou, R. South Carolina. Eatnes, R, ' YEAS 4. Evans, D, Cain, R, Aiken. D. Smalls, R. Nay 1 Ralney, R. Tennessee. TEAS 10. Randolph, R, Riddle, D, Whltthorne.D, Thornburgh.R, Bright, 1, Atkins, D, Dlbrell, D, House, D, Caldwell, D, Young, D, Nays None. Texas. ' YEAS 5. Reagan. D, Mills, D, Culberson, D, Throckm'tn.D, G iudings, D, Nay 1 Schleicher. Vermont. NAYS 3. Joyce, R, DenLson, R, Hendee, R. Virginia. YEAS 5. Ooode, D, Cabell, D, Tucker, D, HuDton, D, Prldemore, D, Nay 1 Jorgensen, It, " ABSENT 3. Donglas, D, Walker, D, Harris, D, Ifisconsln. ' YEAS 8. Williams. R, Hazleton, R, Bragg, D, fas well It, Lynde, I), Pound, R, Buck, D, Humphrey, R. Nays None. West Virginia. . YEAS 3. Wilson, D, Martin, D, Kenan, D, Nays None. . Recapitulation by States. YEAS. Kansas Kentucky Iuisi;ina.. Maryland. Mass..... ... Virgin Uv,. Nevada.. Wisconsin. New Jersey. Penn ....... Alabama A rkansns California Colorado Connecticut Florida.. ieorgia...... !S. Carol in a 4 New York... 3 N.Carolina. 8 Ohio 1J Michigan. 6 Minnnesota V Missouri.. 11 New Jersey. 1 W. Virginia S Total yeas.190 Illinois... Indiana..... 12 i braska... 1 Mississippi. 2 10Wftnmm.n 9 NAYS. Virgin a....... 1 California.... II Virgin a. 1 IN. Ham- 3 Connecticut S Louis ana 1 New Jersey. 5 Delaware. . 1 Maine...... 5 New York 25 Florida 1 Mass 10 Ohio 1 Texas 1 Michigan.... 2 Oregon 1 Vermont . 3 Minnesota... -II Penn..... V Mississippi.. 1 Missouri., ll R. Island 2 Carolina.. l Totarnays7J The absentees were: New York. 5; Pennsylvania, 4; Virginia. 3; Louisiana, 2; and 1 each from Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Mississippi and New Jersey. Total absent, 24. Politically the vote was thus divided: Yeas. 74 ...lltt Nays. 58 23 Republicans... Democrats. Total ; . 190 79 It will be seen that of the 79 votes against the silver resolutions New England gave 20, New York 25, 5 were from New Jersey, and 9 from Pennsylvania (only one-third of the delegation of that state); not over one vote was got from any of the other states except Michigan, 2. The large states voted: Illinois, 13; Ohio, 1G; Indiana, 12; Iowa, 9; Pennsylvania 14; Tennessee, 10; Kentucky, 9; Wisconsin, 8; and Missouri, 11 all in fayor of silver. A NEW JDAXGEK. Tne Palace fttoek Car Job Something: for Stock (Shippers to Lrook Into. LLI ve Stocx Journal. A few years ago an inventor got a patent upon an improved car for the transportation of live stock, and tried to bring it into general use. Since that time a number of devices of like character and having the same general purpose have been patented, but with the ame result. A number of eastern capitalists have bought these patents and have formed a joint stock company with a million dollars capital stock in paper shares not worth a that is, we mean not very valuable as a source of income under present circumstances. This winter a bill has been introduced in congress, which, if passed, will practically force all shippers of cattle in the country to use the Palace 6tock car. The bill purports to be in the interests of humanity and to have for its sole object the prevention of cruelty to animals, but its effect will be to put about four millions of dollars into the pockets of the men who are pushing the bill". These dollars will come first out of the railroads as a royalty and finally out of the pockts of the farmer and western shipper. The result of the passage of the bill will be most disastrous to the cattle interests of the west; if not of the whole country. We have not time this afternoon to make a fall explanation of this matter, but can only ur&e all our readers to write to tbeir representative n congress and urge his strong . and immediate action to prevent the passage of the bill for the "limitation of transportation of live stock," unless loaded and shipped in patent cars." Prompt action will no doubt defeat the bill. Do not think that it will make no difference if you do not write. Every name will tell in influencing your representative to defeat this attempt to fasten upon the live stock trade another and most forn)i''-'e monopoly worse tban any of those un hich it is now suffering. Singular Property of Tomato Leaves. "I planted a peach orchard," writes M. Siroy, of the society of horticulture, Valparaiso, "and the trees grew well and strongly. They had but just commenced to bud when they were invaded by the curculio (pulgon), which insect) were followed, as frequently happens, by ants. Having cut some tomatoes, the idea occurred to me that by placiDg some of the leaves around the trunks and branches of the peach trees I might preserve them from the rays of the sun, which were very powerful. My surprise was great on the followinj; day to find tbe trees entirely free from their enemies, not one remaining, except here and there, where a curled leaf prevented the tomato trom exercising it influence. There leaves I carefully uurolled, placing upon them fiesh ones from the tomato vine,' with the result of banishing the last insect, and enabling the trees to grow with luxuriance. Wishing to carry still further my experiment, I steeped in water some fresh" leaves of the tomato, and sprinkled with this infusion other plants, roses and ortnges. In two daya these were al.o free from the innumerable insects which covered them, and I felt sure that, had I used the same means with my melon patch, I should have met with the same result I therefore deem it a duty I owe to tbe society of horticulture to make known this singulir and useful property of the tomato lea res, which I discovered by the merest accident." The winter ot 1829-50 surpassed the present one hi mildness. Farmers ploughed every month of tne season, and no snow fll tintil February 2. It was folio wed, ho wey by a cold, backward rpriag, with a snow storm in May, which killed the returning ewallows.

Errett, R," White, R, Freeman, R, O'Neill, K, Uarmer, R, Ward, R, Malsh, D.

ABOUT THE STATE OFFICES.

News Gathered at the Headquarters of the Various Officials Yesterday. Mr. Collett Qualifies as a State House Commissioner Tna Geologist Informed of the Discovery of aHoosier Diamond. John Collett, the new member of the board of state house commissioners was yesterday qualified, and will give bond and -go on duty in a day or two. The bond of each commissioner is $20,000. On being introduced to the other members ot tbe board the professor inquired as to tbe nature of his duties, and was informed that the board was liable to a considerable amount of abuse, and the first duty would be to take his position. He at once replied that his shoulders were broad enough to stand a good deal. Tbe new member is pleased with the other members, and they are equally pleased with him, who, they expect, will give them valuable assistance in determining the material to be selected. THE WORK Or THK EXPERTS. Tbe experts yesterday made a verbal report to the board of the progress made. Their duties are various. They have to verify all the details of the estimates, to determine the strength and power of resistance of the arches, beams, etc, and the quantity of material necessary to give the necessary stabili'y to all the parts. In this many intricate calculations must be made, so that the progress is necessarily slow. " Ay .IXDIAJfA DIAV0XD. . Professor Cox yesterday received a letter from Thomas Medlow, at Lagro, Wabash county, who claims to have discovered a 15 carat diamond, and as it is the first found in the state, he is willing to give the state the first chance to purchase it He also thinks that all the "men of great science have been mistaken," and that diamonds can be manufactured. Professor Cox wrote in reply that he had no money with which to purchase, but that if the diamond was tbe genuine article there would be no trouble in finding a purchaser. He also advised him to sell the one he had before starting his factory. The letter sounds a little as though it had been inspired by some "smart Alick," who induced some other person to do the writing. THE DEPREDATION Or DOGS. The secretary of the state board of agricul ture states that nearly every report received from county agricultural societies tells of the loss to sheep raisers by the ravages of dogs, A report from Posey county says that sheep raising could be carried on successfully, but that if the dogs are not killed off sheep will become extinct The letter adds that tbe dogs are healthy, and when tbe sheep supply gives out they take to packing pork, varying the business by occasionally laying in a supply of veal. Legislative action Is universally demanded, and something will have to be done to decrease the number of worthless curs in the state. THE STATE LIBRARY. The state library has begun to be a resort for school children, who there find works of reference not to be found in any other library. Miss Naylor, the assistant librarian, takes pleasure in assisting those who really desire to U'e the library for purposes of mental improvement PERSONAL POIXTS. Mr. Bradley, of Floyd county, candidate for 'secretary of state, was a visitor at the state offices yesterday. Russel Sawyer, of Greensburg, called at the treasurer's office. Governor Williams returned from his home last night, and will be in his office today. Superintendent Smart goes to Ft. Wayne to attend the county teachers' asssociation, which is in session to-day. Palntlna 11 onset. F. R. E. in Massachusetts Ploughman. It is good economy to use plenty of paint for all kinds of wood work that is exposed to the weather; and nothing gives a neater or more comfortable appearauce to a village or . a country residence, except trees, lawn, flowers and shrubbery connected in a tasteful manner, tban the painting of the buildings with colors associated with the lines ana colors around. A shade of white In rooms in the house will do, but oftener a shade of light brown, purple or mauve is better' it much depends on the amount of light given to the room and its daily use. Leaving the inside, let us take the outside. We have, as I think, too much white, and a green house in Stamford, Conn., is to me in the most objective taste that the owner could have originated. Very much depends on the color of the buildings of ours by the surroundings, height of situation, the distance of view by passers on, and opposite residents of the street. Where the shadows are heavy by having planted dark foliaged trees that have grown to make a deep shade to the buildings and view, a lighter shade of color should be put upon them than where only a few' deciduous trees, etc., of light k foliage are of the surroundings and backgrounds. No red brick or pure white ehould ever show on a farmer's, or refined gentleman's, outside of a c ty block. Perhaps I am assuming, but permit me to say in the instructive Ploughman that it is desirable and expedient for country residents, whether farmers, mechanics, manufacturers, or of what profession or pursuit in life, to attend more truly tban they now do to this subject. My article, crude as it may be, was started with the beading of 'Tainting Houses," and now, if you permit, I speak of what is said by practical parties, of the best time to apply paint on exposed surfaces. So far as I read, repeated experiments have been made in the past forty years, which have resulted in the conviction that paint applied between November and March stands more than twice as long as that which is spread in warm weather. Tbe reason is thought obvious, lrom the fact that in cold weather the oil and other component parts of paint torm a hard substance readily on the surface nearly as hard as glass, (no matter what the but Lice exposed is) which can not easily be erased, or even cut with a sharp knife, ar d will tot wear o2f in years; whereas paints applied in July and August, and more especially if in a severe drought the oil will immediately enter tbe surface no matter what it is, and the lead nearly dry, will soon crumble off. Attractive Howes. Rural Messenger. attractive, its exterior more respectable, our lives happier, our dispositions sweeter, and our social and domestic intercourse more refined. By all means plant some little thing of grace to temper the rugged surroundings of the front yard. lis silent, though eloquent language, will speak to the visitor or the passer-by a word of eulogy for you. The least flower or shrun will be some attraction; a curved path winding between trees to the house, a mound of stones and shell with the ivy trailing over them, the flowering shrubs . or the turf of fern all such things are . attractive and form a pleasing object for the ava nr .vpn Inn mml lnaltli'rrnt nennmpr. .a J " ' ----