Indiana State Sentinel, Volume 28, Number 12, Indianapolis, Marion County, 19 March 1879 — Page 4

THE INDIANA STATE SENTINEL, WEDNESDAY MORNING, MARCH 19, 1879

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WEDNESDAY. MARCH 19.

No more bayonets in-eiections. Such is the fiat of th people. No more United States supervisors and marshals to stuff balloi-boxes according to law. Illinois wants to dowy with the "grand jury" and transfer the business to fitate attorneys. To ram returning board perjuries down the throat of the .Republican party is Dernocratiodnty. The New .York Ban pets it tersely when it says that John Patterson, late Republican carpet-bag senator from South Carolina, is a "liar" and "thief." The Republinan party will find that the Nationals will vote with the Democrats in repealing the infamous statutes that strife at the liberties of the people. Hexrt Wattebsos Is at the capital, with the expressed determination of making his father secretary of the Senate. Globe-Democrat, i "Wonder if Henri will call for 100,000 unarmed .Eentuckians to inaugurate his father, if he should be elected? Six men were hanged last Friday one in Vermont, one in Massachusetts, two in Oregon, one in New Hampshire, and one in California. The California culprit was a -Chinaman, and the murder ver-y much like that of a Mellcan man. Lrcr Stone won't take upon herself the name of her husband, Mr. H. B. Blackwell. She has been tried, and in this eae was net found wanting in pluck. The best that Lucy would do was to sign a deed as "Luoy 'Stone, wife of the said Henry B. Blackwell." Mr. Rassau. secured the renomination for speaker of the House, in the Democratic caucus last evening, oa the first ballot, the vote standing: Rindall, ,7o; Blackburn, 57; Cox, 4; Mctfahon, 3; Morrison, 2. The old clerk, sergeant-at arms, doorkeeper, etc., were also renominated. The final .report of the Pureell trustees, printed od another page, states the liabilities of the archbishop and hi brother at $3,874,Sil.57. This sum represents only tne claims presented. There are known to be other claims still outstanding, but how much they wid amount to is a matter of pure conjecture. The trustees name as causes of the calamity compound interest, bad investments, shrinkage in values, misplaced confidence and unbusinesslike management. Cincinnati jazette. Well, euch "causes" would produce like calamities anywhere, no matter who might conduct the business. Dr. T. 6. Lamert, of New York, has discovered a method whereby he can bring to life persons who have been hanged after they have been pronounced dead according to law and the sentence of the court. He makes nse of electricity, and says the necks of culprits are never broken. If Dr. Lambert is correct in his statements, his services will likely be sought by weeping relatives, and it won't make any great difference what the verdict of janes may be. Iowa, in electing members of Congress, deliberately concluded to violate the law. Over and over again Iowa was reminded of her duty, but the Republicans paid no heed to the warnings, and now demand that the clerk of the House of Representatives shall , treat Iowa men claiming to be congressmen just as if they had been lawfully elected, and Republican organs do not hesitate to declare that Mr. Adams has no discretion in the matter; that he must recDgniza these Iowa freebooters just as if they had not been elected in defiance of law. The triumph of the Democratic party means, among other things, that the Republican party shall obey the laws, or suffer the penalties. The New York papers frequently raise the question, "What becomes of all the ruined 'merchants and stock brokers" of that city? The reply is, they "go down." But once in a while they come to the surface again. This wss the case with one Edward Ensign, once a member of the Stock Exchange, and of excellent character. He went down and when he came up, it was on a charge of stealing 25 cents under the meanest circumstances. Now it is quite probable that Mr. Ensign, when a "stock broker," had stolen many times a great deal more than 25 cents, but the thefts were committed in a legal way; that is to say, in a way recognized on the Ctock Exchange, apd the transactions were .set down to the credit of business tact, and helped to build np his excellect character. To steal 25 cents after he had failed as a stock broker is against the law, and Mr Ensign will have to undergo discipline on Blackwell's Island. PuBLicaterests are paramount. Parties exist for the public welfare. A party has no right to ha-ve an interest which antagonizes or collide with the public good. The first question tov-egard to any measure is, How will itaiiect thecounlry? A party is merely an ocgaDizatioK of citizens who agree that certain principles .ti measures will conduce to the adxantage of jt ie State and Nation It Is perfectly iegllaraa'e and proper for a public man to eanslder.new a particular measure or act will afiest the so-rty to which he belongs, and which he believes is Indispensable to the best interests of tti4State New York Express. All f which he Democratic party subscribe to. The fti'biic interest demands the repeal of the ironjcclad "test oath." Public interest emanda i'at American freemen hall not be core pell 1 to walk to the polls and deposit their bally Li at the point of the bayonet, and public ierest requires that no despotic machinery t t Federal supervision in elections shall .again be put in operation under the maaATement of men with unlimited power to anuxt and imprison freemen. The Democratic pt'rty is organized for the good of the eoaDtl7and ia pledged to patriotic reforms. GEANT. That Grant will be the next Repub lican candidate for president is scarcely a ae batable question, though the way,' as yOk is by no means clear, as Blaine and Shermaa' are in training, with several dark horses undergoing grooming in out-of-the-way stables. One thing, is certain all the old ring-robbers are doing their level best to keep Grant in the front, and to this end the Fan Francisco reception and triumphant ride

cross the country is now being arranged. 1

The purpose is to make it a big thing, and to raise such a storm of enthusiasm- as will compel all other Republican presidential aspirants to hush up. The New York Sun publishes the following "Greeting to Grant,' which seems to be opportune, and as nearly -appropriate as poetry and prudence can make it: Come all ye Jolly rlngsters, whom no turn of tide can daunt, ' Fat money in your pockets, and prepare to welcome Grant I If you can get hold of public oaoney, take it;ilnot, take anything vou can lay your hands on. The nation's only savior, and tfcegarty'B on y pride. At Government expense he comes across the water wide. And be sets a splendid example to his fellow citizens In keeping himself, In all respects, above water. The rule of hypocritie Hayes wetave endured too long. And now the people loudly cry for something sharp and strong, f As strong, for example, as copper-distilled whisky of the sour mash sort, and of the particular variety approved by the late adminlstration.j From all the land to "Frisco you atust Joyfully progress, Co meet him at his ta.ndi ug, say a million men or less. Probably a great many less, as it ha been hard times with most ot you since ho stepped at. Tou all shall share the profits wtiieh the great Ulysses brings. It national expenditures and governmental rings. Such as whisky rings, army rings, Indian rings, district rings, and oJier rings too numerous to mention, which are as precious to yoc as they are costly to the public To did you Jolly rlngsters who propose this mighty tear, The great Pacific railroad will reduce its rates of fare. Knowing very well which side ltsireadis buttered on, It may be expected t reduce then to nearly nothing. Led on by pocket patriots across the .continent, To greet and guard your glorious chief, you ought to go bent. As swiftly as you would drive the country to ruin if yon should again get hold ofitue reins of Government.! CUrPINOS. Veex stars in the sky of summer wink. And all seems a dream of love, The little fellow doth little think He'll ever have to shovel snow on" the sidewalk. Jackson Citizen. The charge of the Light Brigade gas bills. Puck. A little fresh heir a new baby. Rome Sentinel. Athermomkter gains notoriety by degrees Albany Argus. Speakino of Lent, It reigns 40 days and 40 nights. Buffalo Express. A garrulous servant is the friend of the burglar. New York Herald. Ah honest small oyster is better than a dishonest count. Whitehall times. It is hard to get ahead of time, but a musician often beats it. Boston Transcript. Pleubo-Pneumosia is said to be no longer in the eattle-ogue of diseases in Germauy. Graphic. The best are the cheapest. This is more especially so in the matter of wiveB. Philadelphia Chronicle. Senator Logan Is a flue violinist. He plays merely second, however, to Mrs. Logan. Buffalo Express. Ore of the brightest things we have noticed going round lately is a highly polished circular saw. Sew York News. The man who was tossed over the back of an irate bull was reported as not duad, but only gone beef o'er. Yonkers Gazette. Bui'POSE the Chinese, in retaliation, should refuse to send us fire-crackers, what would we do for a Fourth of July? Chicago Journal. Ax editor boasts of patchwork containing 1,300 pieces. He has probably never examined the enactments of Congress. Rome Sentinel. Some farmers administer salt with a shotgun to chicken stealers. It is a funny idea to "pepper" a man with salt. Norristowu Herald. These is a great demand for a muzzle that will fit a man's nose, and flint out the insinuating odor of a three-cent cigar. .Syracuse Times. Dakota territory has a new town called Eden. There being a great absence of women in Dakota, perhaps the name is safe enough for the present. Buffalo Express. The minister who thinks that Jod is too merciful to give over any of His creatures to hell sometimes finds people in his own (lock ready to give the minister 1 Boston Herald. Skth Greek Is now resting on his laurels, having done more than any 10 meu in this country to make rock bass; and sleek-sided pickerel rejoice that they wern't born for beef soap. Free Press. - She leaned her fair blonde head fondly npon his shoulder, and after she had lelt In his pocket to see if he hud a new silk handkerchief, she whispered: "Will you love me always?" "Yes, always." "What, ahtagtf" "Well, almost always." Pittsburg Telegraph, LEGISLATIVE GOSSIP. I Concluded from Second l'age. KRIDAT, MARCH 14. most efficient office men that It has been our good fortune to meet. Ask him for a bill or a resolution or a paper and lie can put his hands right upon it, and he does it in such a pleasant, genteel sort of way that you feM like asking him again? He is only 42, ana it is not every puonc man wno develops inlo a thorough gentleman, even at that aire. He has been clerk of White county Indiana, one term, and practices law at Moutlcelio. His face is familiar on Mate conven tion occasions, as be has been a regular attend ant upon tliem for tne past 15 years. All men occupying positions where the great public go constantly lor business :uu iniorinauon, should cultivate the art of being as courteous and nliliinz as Secretary Dale. The House of Representatives keeps busily employed the entire day passing bill or reading others which failed of consideration durlnic the regular session. We talked yesterday with several of the old wheel horses of the legislative wagon, and they, without any ex ceptions, speaK in nign terms oi me nacuiy oi tne House to tneir legislative uuues. air Humphreys, now serving out his six teenth session. says that whs the best working body that he had ever been a member of. The sterling old representative rrom flancoic. Mr. nanny who was in t he State Senate 30 years ago, and has been coming to the Legislature more or lew ever since, grows enthusiastic on the snbiect. and soeaks in tbe hiubest terms of tbe present House. His Information in regard to past legislation is valuable, and as he talks over the old times, very intertaining. Mr. Speaker Cauthorne, although a rather delicate matter for him to talk about, us he has aided so imnortant.lv In cushion ahead the legislation of the House, yet we gathered from his modest expressions the same information as from the other gentlemen named. Mr. Cauthorne has been a member of four Legislatures. He said that the present House naa passed 124 bills, ana naa neen very mini til. Mr. Sleeth. one of the level-headed Re pa bllcans of the House, who has served creditablf Also as a Senator, said the House had been J most Industrious body, and had done In thtf 0 days as much work as they nniht to have taken three months to do. Mr. Dally, a very quiet

lndustrloas representative, alluded to the bard work done by ttie -various committees, wno, ; after working in theHouse all day, would remain up until midnight continuing their efforts for prwper legislation. Tbe wedicaibiliof Dr. cd wins has reached the Senate, and 'has been amended in soma Important particulars. It has received 1 the indorsement f all the physicians of the LegUiaCure, -and will ow probably pass. The brubba- libel bill on Its second trip through tbe Legislature was trimmed somewhat of H mo rtged edges, as we noticed yesterday. Tbe words "tending to provoke any person to wrath" in the defiuition o: libel In section 1 are stricken out, and all that part defining what snail constitute "a publication," namely,- he selling, delivery, reading to any person, or to the person or. persons libeled." etc. Is emitted, it is provided for In secuon 2. whlch4efines punishment for writing, publishing, knowingly aiding in publishing or communicating libelous statements. A large portion of the country press have taken the Sentinel's view of the bill. Tne barbers -oaa shave on Sundays If the Senate and the governor agree to a bill paused by tbe House yeiterday. The News: -"it - Is understood that an indignant husband named through the legislative tin.iia wiih a .hi if club a day or twoslnoeia

pursuit of a young Solon from an adjoining count-, intent en beating out his brains. The fortunate absuece ot the young uuui waaaU Utat eventea.a tragedy." SAOTBDAY, HARCH 15. The .Senate .finished on Saturday morning the -ouoskleration of the "general appropri ation bid." .The appropriation for the .Northern orison, which had been fixed In tne House at ITOjOuO. was increased (o.tftiU, and now calls forSTaJKA). An attempt to aecrease ine aqjutant general's salary to S7U0 from JlSH was made by Senator Strelght. Only nine senators, however, oted ior the reduction. If tne ofttoe in worth any tbing It certainly Is worth tl-W, and we understand that General Ruxs is tiding the position ere litwhly, and Is ambitious to - do the Stale ail tbe honor possible within his powur. He has brought the oflice Into considerable nrominence since he has had tbe mansKetueut of its atTalrs. The general appropriation bU was ordered engrosed wltn llie changes noted in the foreeotair. The other amendments and changes made on Friday were noted iu the sentinel ol satnruay. Miss ilaetie .Kitzzibbon, the new state librarian, who will take possession of the library iu a few weeks, was allowed a night watchman for tne books at a salary of ?50 per year. Site may than k Senator Leeper for this. "Economy")?) iu both Houses has been in dustriously on tbe hunt for Janitors, gover nor's clerks, nignt watenmeu, ice water ior State o'licers, etc The Hose hss voted down every proposition to fix a day for final adtournmeut. and on Saturday the Senate took awhirlar.lt, on a propu-iuon to ux Tuesday, tne zjiu oi juarcn, but It was voted d wit by 23 to Zi. The Madlsnn Courier. Evansvllle Tribnne. South Bend Register,-Columbia "Mty Post, Kort Wayne Sentlnel,Shelby County Democrat and a host of other Indiana papers are all opposed to tne uruoi-s noei -0111, anu now a law, as it was signed ly the governor on Saturday. Representative Danuell is the blind member from Dec&tur county. He is a very quiet member, but has taken eeat Interest In the pro ceedings of the Legislature, and has done all in his power to do to represent his constituents creditably. His lciltinity has of course Interfered with his duties, but does not keep him from his seat, nor prevent his aiding his opinion and tuduaieut Jo committee work. He is now til years old. fie has spent several years of his life in teaching school, but began the practice of the law last year in Greensburg, Indiana. He canvassed Decatur county very thoroughly, and carried it by 82 majority, while bis own State ticket was defeated in the county by 17 votes. Senator CoOey made a creditable appeal for savings banks on the bill to repeal the savings bank law. The committee report was unfa vorable to the bin. senator ieeper also declared himself in favor ot savings banks. The matter was not decided when tne Senate adjourned The House worked valiantly on until 2 o'clock Saturday, not adjourning at the usual dinner hour. Judge Osborne "hankered' for an oyster istew, and suggested that (vibe sent ior, wneu, on a can 01 tue nouse, it was iouuu that It would take about that number. Including doorkeepers, clerks, etc. "Lsujiasce ' is on its second grand triumphant tour through the Legislature. I'he governor did not get it in lime to give the cabalistic signs miking it a bill, and thus the ambitious iamasooviie sim pines away as tne plain Evansvillian Mr. Overmeyer's bill establishing a board of "pardons" reached engrossment ou Saturday. It is undei stood that the committee on fees and salaries will report to-day. Senator Woolit n nas nau tne matter iu enarge, ana nss worked faithfully during the past week, putting in his davg and nights until midnight on the bill. It is to be hoped that a fair bill will be the result ot so much faithful work. The Senate passed a larze number of legaliz ing acts ou Saturday, notwithstanding the governor's hints in an opposite direction. The bill forcing railroad trains to stop at all incorporated towns and cities failed to pass. It provoked considerable discussion, but failed by yeas 30, nays Si. 1 lie nouse irom u to z on caturaay couiu not get away from itself. Although everybody wanted to go home, yet every proposition to adiourn was voted down until 2 o'clock, and on calls of the House a ouorum could not be mustered to do anything. They were in the same fix as the Dutchman with his w ife"! can't get along mid her, and I can't get along midouther." XONDAV, MARCH IT. Doorkeeper Wilson, of the House, brought up from Shelbyvllle yesterday five of itie canes made from the famous old Tllien onu Htmdricks pole of 1870, and presi-nted them to iwepresentatlves Van Valuih Miers, Dolly, Thompson and Mr. Speaker Cauthorne. The iole h is an interesting history. Alter three attempts to raise the boss pole of the Nation In honor of Tilden and Hendricks, the Shelbyville Democrats finally succeeded in raising this pole whereof we speak, and from which the canes were made. The first two poles broke as they were being put In position. This one measured from the ground to the top -4!t; feet. Eleven feet more were under ground. At the butt, where it entered the ground, it measured 114 inches In circumference. In December, 1476, It was sold to Mr. Sam U'Conner for sil.00. He had It cut into canes, and has realised from the sale of the canes over (SCO, and has about 1,000 canes left. It was the "boss" pole of the campaign of 1V76 said to be t he tallest In the country. They certainly do raise tall Umber in Shelby county, both in the way of poles and also In the line of stalwart Democrats. The governor allows the following to become an act by the expiration ot the three days allowed for signing: An act to promote the science of medicine and surgery by providing methods whereby human subjects for anatomical and sclentiticdlssectlon and experiment mav be lawfully obtained, and prescribing penalties for violation thereof. It will not become a law until officially published. Senator Keeve seems to have a full suare of affliction. It was only a short time since that he was called away to the death-bed of his mother, and yesterday he anuounced to the Senate that he had Just received tbe intelligence that his only sister was then Tying at the point of death. Indefinite leave of absenoe was granted the senator. The Senate yesterday, so far as they could, gave Savings banks two years to wind up their business. A new "prison bill" was introduced yesterday into the Senate, similar to the one which recentlv passed both Houses, but which did nst go to the governor in time for li'S signature. Advantagu was tnken of this bill to provide by amendment lor some way to settle the "imbroglio," which the old and the new boards of directors of the Prison North have fal'eu into. After some considerable discussion, the whole matter was referred to a special committee consisting of Senators Veihe, Laugdon, Kent, Dice and Urmston. The committee on "fees and salaries" reported to the Senate yesterday. Tne bill reported was read once, and made the special order for 2 o'clock to-day. We select the following prominent Items: Governor's sslnry. S,000 Governor's secretary 1,500 600 2,000 L200 7110 1.200 1,000 1,600 1,5-10 1,600 1,2 890 S,014 Governor's cleric .., Secretary of state .. ....... Deputy secretary of state Clerk Clerk of printing buieau....... Auditor of Hate.-... ........ Auditor' deputy Auditor's Insurance clerk. Auditor's land department clerk...... Adjutant general.. y uartermat-ter general Treasurer of state Treasurer of suite's deputy Treasurer of state's night watch. Attornev zeneral .............-. .... 1,000 COO ... 8,000 Attorney general's clerk tKO Superintendent of pnhlio institutions. 2,000 Two clerks at $000 each 110 Law librarian..................-..... ................ 1,000 State librarian 1,200 Stale librarian's assistant .. 750 County clerks' fees have been reduced from 15 to 20 per cent, from the old schedules. County auditors' salanes, 11,300, when the population of bis county exceeds 16,000, and does not exeeed 20,000 tbe additional sum of 126 for each liOOO inhabitants in excess of 16,000, shall be allowed the auditor In addition to the salary of f 1,809 and if the population of

the oouorty shall be-snare than m (Yin tha anrfi-

tor shut be allowed SlUO additional for each 1,000 inhabitants ln excess of Ui.l'JU. In the matter of fees, there la a reduction made of la to M per cent. One per cent. Is allowed for the management ef the school fund. The county short tt "s fees have been decreased from 15 to J5 per cent. In ase or doubt as to the propercharge to be made, the qnestien Is left to the decision of the ci rcuit Judge of the county. Any otll jer whe sball charge any fee contrary to tbe a shall be deemed guilty of a inUcemeanor, and npon conviction shall be fine in any sum oot exceeding 100, to which shall be added tbe amount of the fees nn lawfully charged, with 8 per cent, added. County treusurets. recorders or coroners are not mentioned in the bill. There will of courte be some changes made In the report, but It Is supposed that it will pass-fcoth Houses a- reported, without any very extensive slteratlons. The general appropriation bill finally passed through tbe Senate this morning, but was reKrted as passed the Senate to the House a lot" time before Its actual passage. The last irttsroaaiioa was tnat the Senate amendments Were entangled in the House) Dill to such an extent that a -reference back to tbe finance committee was talked of, that they might be separated. Another investigation has been started. The game is large. Uhia time the two Ex-Attorney -t'eaerals (Buskirk and Dennv) are included. The following resolutions refer to Mr. Buskirk. Mr. Denny was Included in the investigation alterward. .-. Whereas. The "predecessor of the present incumbent of the olllce of attorney general collected large sums of money lor the State ot Inuiaua from thecountles and county olilcers In tbe State; and. Whereas, It is represented he., has failed to account for, and pay the same over to tae State as required fey law ; therefore. .Kesolved, That a committee of five be appointed to investigate the affairs of said officer -during .his said term, and ascertain what amount of moiier" has been collected by said attorney general from any and all sources; what amount thereof has been accounted for ana paid over, and what amount, if any, has ot been accounted for, and report the tame iuuy to tue nouse. T.18 following committee was nppolnted: Mussrs. Faulkner, Works, stacker, Huthsieiuernuil Sleelh. A member mentioned one circumstance iri which Attorney General Buskirk had collected over S3,0uu and had only acre lint ct for about Vl,U0 of the amonut. The bill for luel, gas, etc., used by the legislature at the regular session amounts to 51 Jilt. The other sort of "gas," Including the neverendi iu; demands tor -'a es and noes" cost nearly MAO wit bout mura'i heat. Tbe specific appropriation bill was reported to tbe Senate yesterday with several amendmenti,J.ne most important of which are HH,oiin for the finishing of the Insane Asvlum. This Is the estimate of tbe architect. Forty thousand dollars In addition is allowed to furnish the Asylum afer it is finished. Instead -of 3z5,W0 as allowed bv tho House. Twelve thousand dollars are allowed to the Deaf and Dumb Asylum, for building a wash house, sewers, repairing stairways, etc., and the same amount to the Female Reformatory for like purposes. Two thousand dollars are allowed for repairing and furnishing the Asylum for Feeble Minded Children,- iu addition to the amount already allowed in the original b'lU The most important item, and the one which brought on u long debate, was the allowance to purchase tbe State fair grounds, amounting to 9K2,OUO. The argument in its favor i that the State has already li,0i Invested la the grounds; and to save that this additional amount Is urged. The Senate had not decided the matter when it adjourned. The amendment will probably undergo some change during the debate today. The bill to prevent the sale of Intoxicating drinks on lair grounds passed the House yesterday. MAOISOX FROM IS It TO 1S33. Concluded from first page. Appropos to this, some years previous to this time he was in New York, and, meeting General Stapp at the Astor House, he was prevailed upon to call npon General Scott, Major Wharton was not given to running alter great men, nor to crowding hnnm. anywhere uninvited; therefore it w i wltn reluctance that he consents t t call upon the hero of iinlv-s ,,:iBut the persistency of General Stapp oravn -ed, and the two went to the rooms of Genera, Scott. General Stapp aoproached the great cajrtain and said, "General Scott, allow me to E resent my friend, Mnjor Wharton." "I am appy to meet you. Major," said the general, to what part of the service do you belong?" "I am an oflicer by orevet." said the major; "I am from the Greet West, where every man Is a major or (bowing to Stappl a general." Major Whartou used to tell this story with great gusto. At this time deeds signed by married women, to be valid, had to be acknowledged by the wives, separate and apart from, and without the hearing of, their husbands. Major Wharton was a notary public, as also was William McKee Dunn. The latter took the acknowledgement of a deed from Wharton and bis wife, and inadvertently signed the major's name toths certificate instead of his own. Judge Billy Hendricks saw this deed In the recorder's oflice. and determined to have some fun out of Uie mistake. Observing Wharton on the street he called him to the office. "How is it, major?" said the judge, "that you certify nnder your oath of olllce that you have examined your wife separate and apart from, and without the hearing of her husband." "What do you mean?" asked the major. "I mean," answered the Judge "that you have done ibis thing, and here is the evidence of it." With that no proceeded to read as follows: "State of Indiana, county ol JetTcrson, ss: Before me, the undersigned, a notary public, within and for said county, this day personally came William G. Wharton and Kllsa Wharton, his wife, the grantors in the foregoing deed and acknowledged the signing and sealing of the same to be their voluntary act and deed for the uses and purposes therein named. And the sold Eliza Whnrtou, wlie of the said William G. Wharton, being by me examined separate and apart from and without the hearing of her said husband, declared that she signed and sealed the same of her own free will and accord, and without any fear of or compulsion from her said husband. (Signed) "W. G. Wharton, "Notary Public." "Go and get Newberry's gun and strap it on my back," said the astonished major. Major Wharton was a devoted Mason. He was a Methodist, but he placed his lodge above his church. One day he came Into the office of the Firemen and Mechanics' Insurance company and applied to the late Caleb T. Lodge, then president of the company, for a permit to smoke meat in his warehouse, on which that company bad written a policv. There was a controversy about the rate to be charged, when Wharton petulantly said, "I'll have nothing to do with your company. All Insurance companies are swindling concerns." "I am surprised 'squire," said Mr. Lodge, "that a good Methodist like yourself should belong to a swindling concern." (Mr. Whartou was a stockholder in tbe eomnanv.1 "Don't quote Methodism to me," responded the 'squire; "the other day 1 wanted some shingles and went to the yard of Mr. Blank, a brother Methodist, to buy them. I selected the shingles I wanted and ordered them sent to my house. Those received were not those I bought, but were greatly Inferior. Had I bought my shingles of old man Todd a hell-bound sinner I would have received what I bargained for. He is a good Mason and show me a good Mason aud I'll show yon a good man." REV. OAMALIAI, TAYLOR. Gamllial Taylor, familiarly called "Uncle Gam." was known ,to everyone in the citv. His form was lithe and erect, although Lis locks were white and deep furrows weie iu his face. He was both a minister of the Gospel and a minister of justice. On Sunday he dispensed Gospel truths with a pure hanu, and during the week he dispensed Justice with an even one. He united in wedlock young men and maidens, and when death came he preached the funerals ot the fathers and mothers. Gold and sliver he had none, but he was passing rich In the love or all who knew him. His memory, like sweet incense perfumes this ball as I speak, and if the spirits of the blest are permitted to leave their heavenly abode, that of the old patriarch so dear to ns all. Is hovering o'er us now. MADISON'S COKTEIBirnONa TO TUB MEXICAN WAS. InMay, 181G, war was declared between the United States and Mexloo. The war feeling at Madison ran high. Two companies of soldiers were formed aud organized at once. The first was the Washington Guards, commanded by William Ford, who had for several years beeu the captain of an independent military company. Ills lieutenants were Samuel G. Itowden, J. P. A. M. Chauncey and John M. Lord. The second company the Madison K I tieswas commanded by Thomas L. Sullivan, who had for lieutenants. Rnrjim Hull, John Harrington and Amerlcus u. nougn, war not having been anticipated by the Federal Govern ment, no provision bad been made lor clothing and feeding the soldiers. To meet the emergency tne Madison Branch bank, then nnder the presidency of Mr. J. P. D. Lanier, tendered Governor whltoomb a sum of money sufficient to clothe and feed the Madison soldiers until they were mustered . Into service. The governor, having made other arrangements, declined the offer, but his action in the premises was such as to

occasion much criticism at the time. Tbe Madison companies went into camp a New Albany, ana on the 24th of June were mustered into the service of the United States. They lormed part of the Third Indiana regiment, commanded by Colonel James H. Lane, and their members fouvht valiantly at Benna Vista. None of the Madison boys were killed in that sanguinary battle, but the anxiety of their friends at home as to their fate was Intense. Several members or these companies died In Mexico, from accident and disease, but none were killed in battle. The next summer, having served out their term of enlistment, the survivors returned home and were discharged. In the sntuuaer and fall of inn, the Fifth Indiana regimeut was formed. It rendesrouzed at Madison, its camp being in the western part of the city, near the bend in the railroad. Madison and Vernon contributed a company to this regiment. It was commanded by Captain Horace Hull, who had tor his lieutenants HeWrtt C. Ultch, John M. Lord and John M. Lattlmore. This regiment never was in batt le. but one day it came so close to Santa Anna that In his hurry to get away he left behind bis wooden leg. It became a trophy of the war, and wai highly prlztxi by the Hoosler soldiers. It was bv the action of these three companies of Madison men and others or like patriot, ism that the United Mates conquered a peace witn Mexico and added to ber territory a golden empire. By the treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo, she became possessed of the richest mineral lands In the world, and surely she owe a debt of gratitude to the brave men who made it possible for her to obtain them. The -denial to tuest men of a reasonable pension gives color to the charge sometimes made that republics are ungrateful. THE CROOKED CB.SEK FLOOD. Early in' September, 1840, Crooked creek overflowed Its banks whereby 11 persons were drowned and over ilPO.OtO woitU of property destroyed. The flood was in dajlight, otherwise the loss of life would have been much greater. Skifi's were taken from the river to the creek, and tbe lives of many persons thereby saved. At tlmt time Crooked creek flowed through a culvert under the railroad track. The culvert was completely blocked with houses that had been swept from their foundations. The pentup "-ater overflowed Uie banks of the creek und submerged the adjacent bottom lands. The woolen mill ot Whitney & Hendricks, the oil mill of Jacob Shun, a large part of the pork house of Mitchell McNaughtcn and several dwelling houses were borne away by the raging water. The bodies of the drowned persons were recovered, and inquests held upon them; and to Illustrate the public economy of these times, it may lie proper to stale that the hoard of connty commissioners cor- 'Hered the holding of these inquests unneoess . and objected to paying their cost out of thb county treasury. A Ml'RDKR. The current of events ran smoothlv in these days, for Madison was a peaceable e'lty. Burglaries and other high crimes were uncommon, and homicides were almost unknown. There was, however, one murder committed in Madison, and it created intense excitement at tbe time. It was the kil'ing of Joseph Howard by Ell Holtzclaw. The Holtzclaws William, the father, and Ell and Thomas, the sons came here from Kentucky and opened a wholesale grocery store on West street. Thomas created a disturbance one Sunday evening at Wesley chapel, and the next day a warrant lor his arrest was issued and placed in tbe hands of Howard, who was a constable. Howard went to the Holtzclaw store to make the arrest, and got into a personal difficulty with the father and both the sons. He was a strong man as well as a courageous one, and. seizing Thomas by the collar of his coat, he dragged him out of the house. He was followed by the father and brother, and.when in the middle of the street, was shot by Ell and moitally wounded. The Holtzclaws were arrested and admitted to bail, and Eli fled the country. Some time afterwards the murderer was rearrested In the South and brought cere by a brother of his victim. By this time two of the most important witneeses were gone. Laugtree had been drowned and Weide had removed to Minnesota, so their testimony could not be bad. Holtzclaw took a change of venue to an adlolning county, and in the absence of these witnesses, was tried and acquitted. 1TM.IC SENTI 31 EST. itnatedontbe line between the free and i. vtfc-tales, Madison was a quasi Southern

iv. '1 he opinions and sentiments of ber inhi Hunts were moulded to a great extent, bv the "pinions and sentiments of their Kentucky neighbors. Runaway slaves were hunted over the hills and through I the valleys of Jefferson. Tim Abolition settlement In Lancaster township was considered a plague spot on the body politic. The Hoyts, ti e Nelsons and the Tibbetts of that nelgbborhord, although honorable and peaceable men, were tabooed because they believed In the equality of all men before tbe law. The Euletherlan school at College Hill received the maledictions of the people, becanse in it the fountain of knowledge was as free to the negro as to the white man. Dwelling houses which had been erecte l near this college for the nse of ooloredstndeiits were burned aud destroyed. It Is no wonder that in a community where Southern sentiments were so common thednel shonhlle considered a proper method for settling dis putes. Although we never nad a dnel here, we had several narrow escapes from meetings nnder the code. John Abram Hendricks challenged John Lyle King; Joseph G. Marshall challenged Jesse . Bright; Michael G. urigm cnaiiengeu John Brough, and Ilobert S. Snrollle chslleueed John A. Hemlrlclro. Tim difficulty between Messrs. Hendricks and King occasioned much reeling in the city. Tney were both young men of promise, and were sons of leading citi.ens. Mr. Hendricks had been an officer in the regular army, but had resigned and come home. Mr. Kinir. In a communication to the Indianapolis Journal, over the signature of "Ion," mention-d this lact in tne louowlng wonts: "Captain John A. Hendricks, formeriy of the United States Infantry, but now of the peace establishment, has resigned bis commission and returned home. "Farewell, the plumed troop and the big wars That make ambition virtue 3 O .iarewell ! Farewell tits neighing steed, and the shrill trum p. The spirit-stirring drum, th' ear-piercing fife, Tne royal banner and all qnality. Pride, iiompand circumstance of glorious war. And, O. yon mortal engines, whose rude throats The immortal Jove's dread clamors counter- - felt Farewell ! Othello's occupation's gone f 111 health and an Inability to weather the Mexican climate are the causes I hear as signed for his return." Captain Hendricks was offended at this reference to him and to his return, and published In tbe Madison Banner over his own name a letter in which he pronounced "ion" a liar and a coward. Mr. King, still maintaining his incognito, replied lu a bitter letter, in which he a no tea the couplet from Hudibras: "For those that fly may fight again. Which he can ne'er do that's slain, and said his name was with the Banner editor, and was at the service of t he captain. Captain Hendricks went to Bedford, y and from there wrote Mr. King a challenge, and sent it by a Mr. Rowan. Mr. King rcrnsed acceptance of the challenge, giving as a reason for the refus.il that he was not on eqnal terms with his enemy: that his acceptance would subject him to the penalty of the law of Indiana, while Mr. Hendricks would escape such penalty by reason of having written the challenge In another State. Upon receiving this reply Mr. Hendricks came to Milton, opposite this city, and wiote another challenge without naming the place where it was written. This paper was delivered to Mr. King by Abrara W. Hendricks, Esq., and the invitation declined, because it lacked a venue. By this time tbe difficulty was widely known, and coming to the knowledge of Governor Hendricks and Victor King, the fathers of ihe bellige ents, they interfered and prevented a hostile meeting. The difficulty between Messrs. Marshall and Bright originated at apolitical meeting which took place at Kltoheyt Mills, In this county. Inasmuch as I wrote an account of this matter some years ago for the Indiampnlis Journal, which embodied all I know about it, I shall pay nothing further of it hero. The trouble between Mr. Briaht and Mr. Brougb grew out of a controversy in relation to selling the State's Interest in the Madison and Indianapolis railroad. Mr. Bright ehallanged Mr. Brough, but Instead of accepting the challenge, the latter published It In the Madison Banner, with the reasons for his refusal. In speaking or this difficulty the late George D. Prentice said In his pi per, that mot persons would think Mr. Bright wnnld have the advantage of Mr. Brough In a duel, ou account of - the great size ot the latter, but, In fact, tbe advantage would be on the other side, ai It was doubtful if the pls'ol was then made which could send a bnllet to Mr. Brougu's vitals. He was a behometh in size. The difficulty between Messrs. Sproule and Hendricks grew out ot political differences, and was not generally known. Sproule was the challenger, and be sent tbe hostile message by Michael Steele Bright. Nothing came of it, and the matter was soon adj ubted. THB GOLDEN ERA. This was Madison's golden era. She was the entrepot of the merchandise sold and consumed In Indiana. She was the gate at which the traveler entered the State. She had three whole tie dry goods houses, and as many wholsale groceries and boot and shoe establishments. She was one of the largest pork packing points in , . the country. No

less than four establishments were engaged in the killing and packing of hogs, one of them being the largest then In tbe world. She had a starch manufactory np Crooked creek, and a giue factory just outside the city limits. She had several of the largest flouring mills west of Ihe Allegheny mountains. She nad three large iron fonndrifs,a brass foundry, a boiler manufactory and many other establishments of great commerciid value. She had a Chamber of Commerce, a reading room and a public library. In addition to the magnificent Pike and the Ben Franklin, which landed daily at her wharves, she had dally lines of steam packets to Cincinnati and to Louisville, and a regular one to Frankfort, Her wharves were covered with hozsheads of sugar and molasses fiom New Orleans, and with ooxes and bales of merchandise from the cities of tbe Atlantic Slope. Her streets were crowded with men who came to boy her merchandise and her manufactured goods. Her citizens were Jostled on tbe sidewalks by strangers, who came hither to view her greatness or to enter Indiana through her portals. Such was Madison from 1814 to lHatt, wbtL. the zenith of ber power was reached. . - HER PRESENT POSITION. Although Madison is not now what she then was, she is a city of wolch her people may well be proud. Her material Interests are great and her memories are glorious. Her starch has a market in the old world; her saddletrees ar sold In every State of the Union, and her furniture and ner steam engines are floated down the beautiful river that flows at her feet to distant markets. The men she has educated and sent out lrom her midst have played no mean part in the drama of life. The Madison colony at the Slate capital is note-d for tbe intelligence and business worth o; its meu, and the beauty and goodness of its women. Mmv of the lending men of Chicago were reared lh your ci'y, and the same is true of St. Lonls. Go where you will in the West you will find Madison men. In the East, too, she is represented, tor the head of one of the most em.nent bonking houses in America was a resident of Madison when 1 first knew it. The late chief Justice of Oregon was a Madison pi.y, and Justice Beck of tbe supreme court of Iowa is an old limn Madisoulaii. "I am a Roman citizen" was the proudest boast of flu dwe leron thel.unks of the Tiber: aud "I am. a citizen or Madison" should be the proudest boast of every one whose home l in the healthy and beautiful City Under the Hills.

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