Indiana State Sentinel, Volume 28, Number 1, Indianapolis, Marion County, 7 January 1880 — Page 7

THE INDIANA STATE SENTINEL, WEDNESÜ AT. JANUARY. 7. 1880-

GOVERNOR GARCELOX.

He Continues Firm in His Deter mination to Stand by , the Heeordg. A Large Meeting Held at Portland and ths Governor Sustained. The Eemoval of Anrs and Ammunition Prom Bangor Without Trouble. The Governor Prepares His Answer to Lot M. Morrill's Letter. It IiThoncbl tho Legislature WIM Heft Wlihont An? Tronble. TIIK MAINK MrUDLK. A Lars Number of Meeting Sustain Iii Action of the (ioifrnor. rniLUPS, Me.. Dec. 30, At a large Indignation meellDg last evening the speeches conderan the coarse of the governor and eon noil, "the resolntlona request the senators and rep-resentatlves-elect to recognize no rnan not legally elected. REMOVAL Of ARMS AND AMMUNITION It!OM THE ARS RNA L AT BA5COH. IJanoor, Dec. 30. The arsenal was opened to-day, under order of Adjutant General l,eavltt, wbocnlled on M yor IJrown to notify him of orders from the governor for the removal of arras. The mayor suggested that the removal be trade lu the quietest way, and believed there would be no Interference with those acting under proper authority. This afternoon several teams laden with arras and ammunition, without any military or other guard, passed through the streets tothe Maine Central depot wltbout molestation. People were standing on the street In large numbers. Tbe ammunition w'llgoto Augusta by express on to-night's train. TIIK FAKMINUTON EETUr.Xä. Farminoton, Me., Dec. :X). In answer to a statement by Councillor Brown in his remark, at Fairfield, that I'arrniugton whn tnrown oat because tne return.' were not sealed up In open town-meeting, two selectmen of this town, both Greenbackers (the third ha not baen seen) will make an atliJavit. in substance, that the returns were made and sealed in open town-meeting, and In the presence of the town cleric and the lull board of select men, that each Kilned his own name to eacn return and iu the presence of the rest of the board, after the return- had been made up. That the returns were then attested by the town clerk and sealed up In open townmeeting in the presence of a full board, and that the clerk of the town will make allidavit In confirmation of the same. A TALK BETWEKXA COMMITTEE A5I TIIK t.ovEHNOR. AUfJUSTA, Dec. .'10 The committee on publie safety in this city called upon Governor Uarcelou this forenoon and had a lengthy interview. Thecommlttee consisted of General Henry JJoyuton, Joseph Nye, ex -Governor Conner, Joseph Honan, Major .1. I. Myrlctt and Arno Wilder. They luloyued the governor that they represented the jople of the toten, and would cordially join with the mayor in his recommendations and suggestion. They trusted that no arrangement will le made to bring mi itary here, and that tlieaiumented police, toice would be amply able to quell all distuibanc.es. The governor replied that he h:ul already given orders to General W hlte, of Bangor, ami Major Kolsoiu, of the Uld Town, to take lio stand of arms and ammunition from the State arsenal a, .Bangor and sliip them by express to Augusta, lie did this to test the sincerity of the citizens of Bangor, as to wnether tbev woo Id obey the civil authorities. He had never or Jen 1 any troops to Augnsia, and sbruld not unless thrre was an outbreak. Tbe various rumors and stories which are rife, he said were made of whole ciotn. He was urged not to take arms from IJmijor, but steadily asserted Ihtt ne would In order to test the sincerity of the people. One of tbe coniraitt-e suggested that a portion of the extra police provided by the city could be detailed tor duty under the direction of the governor. Tbe governor replied emphatically, I have force enough now. He also Informed the committee that they might be aware ot tbe fact that he had I nil power to call the legislature wherever he pleased, and on tne fliehtest disturbance he should take the Legislature away from Augusta. The convers.nlon then turning on the question of submitting certain questions to the supreme court, the governor wild be should go to Portland and obtain further legal advice before deciding to submit the quest ion. He left on the 2 p. ni. train. EEPrBLICAN I NPH NATION MF.FTINO. Newport, Me., Dec. So. The Republicans held a large and earnest Indignation meeting last night, which was presided over by Rev. David Boyd. The speeches and resolutions severely condemn the action of the governor and council. AN IMMENSE MTRTIXG TIIK iOVEKNOR SUSTAIN F. P. Portland, Dec. 30. An Immense audience assembled at the Democratic mass meeting to night, the City Hall being paczed. A number of ladies were present In the galleries, and there were many distinguished Democrats on the platform. Sullivan C. Adams presided, and opened the meeting In a brief seech. Introducing Congrcssnan Ladd, who said: "Men have spoken of arms, but be woUia tell them be is thrice armed who hath his. quarrel Just." tie said in tbe late election the Republican party was beaten, but by corruption and fraud they carried certain districts; bnt in times past they had made precedents by which tbey now lose control of the Legislature. He believed the governor and council had mnted all cases right, but if not why this bluster? The Legislature can correct all mistakes and seat all Its members. Governor Garet Ion is an honest man. He has taken an oath to Heaven to maintain tbe constitution. He considered that tbe supreme court could not decide this case. It could only arbitrate. Congressman Murch was the next speaker. He said be trusted this meeting was not composed of Democrats ir Greenbackers alone, bat of loyal citizens, desirous of carrying out the laws. The governor and council had acted strictly in compliance with the letter and spirit of tbe law. It Is too lats to arbitrate tbe matter In the supreme court. The decision has gone forth, and the Legislature must now decide the question. The citizens of Portland claim that they have been defrauded of five representatives. Tbe governor and council are right, and It la the stupidity of your own official. Put men in office who will not load the returns so they will pcatter, and yon will be all right, f Enthusiastic applause. the Republicans are making a great howl abnut the candidates who have no doubt received a majority of the votes, but th'ongh blundering their own officials have been counted oat. Tbey have practiced tbe same things for years. and never counted out their own men. The bluster dont amount to a pitch of snuff. The whole hue and cry has been raised by tbe papsnckers of the Republican party. Intelligent Republicans are satisfied that the action is right. He believed that a large majority of the people ot Maine are In accordance with the council in this matter. He bedeved there wouM te no violation of the law; that tbe Legislature would assemble and every man who has received a certificate will tage bis seat peaces bly. L. D. M. Hwret made a ion a address, sustaining the action of the governor and council, and exhorting hearers to stand by them and thus defend tbe rights of all citizens of Maine. Hon. F. M. Fogg, of the governor's council, was next Introduced, in the absence of Governor Gareaion. and thanked tbe people of Portland on behalf of tbe council, and said the council rosy have made some mistakes, but If be was to vote again he would vote the same as before, except la two cases. He would throw out a abarn tu Augusta. For 2-1 years you have not had an honest count. THE GOVERNOR IN CONSULTATION WITH FRIJCIf P8. Acochta, Me.. De. 80. The governor returned from Portland this evening, accompanied by to J. A. P.Gould. B. L. Staples, clerk of the last House, is here. His dnty will be to call to ore er tbe next House of Representatives. The governor Is In consultation Um evening with. A. P. Gould, and it Is reported he la preparing a reply to Governor Morrill's letter. The governor wishes It s afed that be bas given no autboiity for the statement that he had refused to submit certain questions to the supreme Judicial courts. TOR GOVERNOR MUST BR SUSTAINED. Portland, Dec. 80. The Advertiser says a conference of leading Portland Democrats has

agreed that the governor and council must be cordially sustained; that the first business of the Legislature must be to admit those elected who have not received certificates, and that these views will be urged upon the Democratic state committee, who meet here to-night arter mass meeting. WILL STAND BY THE GOVERNOR. Biddrkord, Me., D'sc. 30. The citizens of Riddeford sustaining the course of Governor Garcelon and conncil. held one of the most enthusiastic meetings for many years tonight. IHErAKIN A KirLY TO goveenor M0EKILL. ADousta, Me., Iec. 30. Governor Garcelon Is engaged at a late hour to-night framing a reply to Governor Morrill's letter. It Is stated that It will cover all the points suggested, but he will not be able to complete it until tomorrow. Tbe guns and ammunition from the arsenal at Bangor came by the 11 o'clock train. There was quite a crowd at the depot, but no disturbance occurred. They were In charge of Adjutant General Levitt, and taken to the state House. THE AEMS AND AMMUNITION. BA!tr.oR. Dec. SO. The arms and ammunition moved by Adjutant Leavitt from here consist of 100 rifles, two boxes ot ammunition and 20 boxes of cartridges.

THAT ELECTION IN MAINE. Tbe State Continues In Rather an Unsettled Condition. Boston, Dee. 81. A special to the flerald says: Governor Garcelon agrees to submit certain of Morrill's questions to the Judgment of the supreme court. The reason all tbe questions will not be submitted Is because there is such a mixture ok fact and supposition that they would not be the proper papers to submit. TO BR SUBMITTED TO THF. SUPREME COURT. Arnt srA, Dec. 31. It Is known at a late hour to-night that the governor and council conended the preparation of a series of questions to be submitted to the supreme conn, having w orked upon the matter ail day. It is understood that the number ot distinct propositions submitted to the court is about a doen. FROM A REPUBLICAN STANDPOINT. Ai fii'fTA, Dec. 31. Orvllle D. Baker, counsel of i he Republican Advisory committee, sub mit ted a lengthy statement regarding his examination of the grouDds on which the Republican representatives chosen at the Sep. tember election have been counted out by the governor and council. He reviews the whole subject In detail, taking up and discussing the caf-e of all rejected points, and concludes as follows: Thus were eight Repub' lean senators counted out and tight iHrinocratlc and Greenback senators counted in. The ax fell on 151 Republicans elected in the House and eight In tin Senate. As elected by the people, the House stood HO Republicans and til Democrats. A9 reversed by Governor Garcelon and - his council, Jt stands "S Democrats, 61 Republicans, and l' vacancies. As elected by the people, the Semite stood 1H Republicans and 1- r usionIsts. W hen the governor and council were through with tbe returns, the Senate contained 3 Fusion iMs and 11 Republicans. During the bO years that Maine has been a State, her governors have been counted out, on an average, one man In every four years on technical errors. In this one year fatal delects spMEtr up in .17 Ultleient districts, at once, aud ail on the Republican side. CEP.TAIN POINTS TO ME SUBMITTED TO THE Slrr.EME COURT. Ar:u9TA, Me., lec. 31. The governor has prepared certain questions of law to the supreme court, which tie will submit iu response tothe letter of Mr. Morrill. The questions will cover the essential points in MouiU's communications, but are not to bo made public until p'aced in the hands of tue court. There will be no correspondence with Mr. Morrill as to the mutter of the communication. Mr. Gould, the governor's legal adviser, says the roue titutlon authorizes only the submission ot questions of law to the court, und not ot facts, tiuestions were sent to tne court this afternoou. Military officers summoned from lliingnr had an Interview with the governor to-day, the interview having reference to an inquiry concerning tho calling out of the militia companies, should they be needed. The oltlc-ers promised to obey tne orders of the governor while be was governor. The governor spoke in strong language in opposition to calling out the military companies. NEWS FROM THE CAPITA!, UNITED STATES CURRENCY OUTSTANDING. WasUIMJTON, Dec. 31. The following Is a statement oi the United States currency outstanding at thU date: Old demand notes, SBl.'iVi: legal tender notes, all issues, j:tl'i,nM,til; one year notes of lsi.'l, St7,S'5;two year notes of ls-to, 1-V;0; two year coupon notes of lst, !,i0; compound Interest notes, 525i,.TO: fractional ennency, all issues, Jld,i7l,'ii. Total, öta.Täl.K. THE NATIONAL BANK. CIRCULATION. Washington, Dec. 31. The total amount ot additional National bank circulation lsued during the year ending December :si. 1st, was fJJ,j!J7,70; the amount retired, ST.fil'J.Ti.l ; net Increase of ban it circulation during the year, lis,!, )('!; total amount of National bank circulation outstanding December öl, Sü4o,';sIoi-, not lccludiug the rlrculstlBti of National gold banks, which wus f !,4Jii,lJ0. THE REPUBLICAN NATIONAL CONVENTION. Chairman Cameron, of the National Republican committee, issued to-day the following end : A National CMivention of the Republican party will meet at Chicsgoon Wednesday, the 2d day ot June next, lor the nomination of candidates to be supported for presideut aud vice .president at the next election. Republicans and all who will co-operate with thorn in supporting the nominees of the party are invited to choose two del gates from each congressional district, four at large from each Slate, two from each Territory and two from the District of Columbia, to represent them In convention. (Signed) J. D. Cam ekon, Chairman. Tho. li. Kkouh, Secretary, THE GOVEK.S'MENT WANT3 TO EtV M0EE HON PS. Washington, Jan. 1. The secretary of the treasury has ls-mtd a circular announcing that proposals for the sale to the Government ol j.uuO.oiiOof any or the bonds of the United Htates, of the description aud not to exceed the rale below staled, w ill be received at the olllce of the assistant treasurer of the United Slates, at New York, until noon, Wednesday, the7t tl Inst., at which lime tbe bids will be opened and awards declared, the bonds thus purchased to be applied to tne sinking fund, as provided in section 3,b!l of the revised statutes of the United States, act of February S, lStil: Sixes of Insu, at Itf?;. acts of March 2, lHtjl, July 17, lst'.l, and March ;i. 1N53. Sixes ol at IO134; act of July 14, 1S70. Five per cents of lfcM, at lu:i:. The propo-als should state the specific charscterof the bonds on red, whether registered or coupon, and under what date they were Issued, and may be for any amount not less than tö (MX). Tne otTers must be tor tbe sale of bonds with accrued Interest to and Including the 7th inst , and each proposal must Inclose a certified check for & per cent, of the amount of bonds ottered. Tbe checks of unsuccessful bidders will be returned as soon as the result is ascertained, and those of others, on the following business day, when the bonds, must be delivered and, payment In lawful money wilt be made as soon as they can be duly examined. Tbe right is reserved to reject any or all bids and waive any or all delects. LUCY HOr.TON TRVS TO KILL A SON OF 6ENATOR MORGAN. This afternoon, as John II. Morgan, son of Senator Morgan, of Alabama, was walking along G street with a friend, they were met by Locy W. R. Horton, who suddenly drew a revolver and shot'Morgan through the shoulder. Before she could fire a second"" time Morgan turned and seized the weapon. The wound is not dangerous. Miss Horton began suit against Morgan last July for breach of promise of marriage. Hlnce then she has lost her position in the treasury department, and has been generally unfortunate, and she claims that sue has been persecuted. Hue maintains that her assault on Morgan was unpremedt tated, and their meeting unexpected, altborgh she expresses a regret that she did not kill him. CRIMINAL, CALENDAR. A FATAL SHOOTING. Cincinnati, Jan. l.-olonel L. A. Harris, ex mayor, shot W.U. Adams, bia brother-in-law, to-ulght, la an altercation growing out of a claim against Harris by Adams. The ball has not been extracted, but the suppohltlon is the wound Is fatal. MURDERED BY DESPERADOES. Cincinnati, 0., Jan. 1. The Commercial's Van wert. O., special gives the particulars of the attempt of Sheriff Butb and Iber to arrest two men in a house of Ill-fame last night, the supposed be murderers of Jiernard Pickers, who was shot near Delphssa lew nights ago. One of the men, named Graseman, tired on the sheriff, ble nut the lights and continned firing until the sheriff and Constable Redman were both mortally wounded. The men escaped, but were pursued by citizens and one captnred, with S90Ö In his possession, lie refuses to give his name.

THE CAROLINA NEGROES

Find Themselves Dying From FeTer and Want of Food and Shelter. A Visit to tbe Miserable Quarters of tbe Immigrants Sickness, Hunger and Death. Eow Tbey Live The Fever Spreading Nine Deaths Is as Many Days. It is a well-known fact that a large portion of tbe negro immigrants from North Caro Una are sick with scarlet fever or diphtheria. The large number of negroes who arrived yesterday can only add to their misery, and now the half-starved, poorly clad and deso late people, with miserable shelter, rude benches for beds and coiTee sacks for cover, begin to realize the serious outlook, and their consultations are full of ead meaning. This was the condition a reporter ot the Sentinel found these people in Thursday when he entered their headquarters in different parts of the city. Their lodgings were in old and dilapidated buildings, tie walls black and dirty from age. In each hovel tbe majority were eick with malignant diseas s which, together with the occasional moantDgs of one of the allllcted, presented a scene hard to describe. Be it remembered that besides this sickness they are unprovided for no food, no fuel, no clothing. THE FIRST CALL. On the corner of Pratt and California streets the reporter found an old weatherwom'hor.se. There was but a single window and a broken door, which hung by one hine. There were two rooms, ornamented with a like number of benches and a stove. There was no lire, but huddled around the cold and broken ttave were VI negroes. Tby were an ngly set, for cold and hunger had made them so. They were very reticent at first, but when told, their story was short and sorrowful. "How many are there sick?" aiked the reporter. "Three," was the answer that came from a woman, nearly nude, as she lay stretched nut on a bench. "With what?" "Diphtheria." "No scwltt fever?" The doctor tays one case." For a quarter cf an hour euch questions were asked and answered. It wa3 soon ascertained that one poor women had PIED ON FRIDAY last, and that there were three very sick These were Lizie Barber, Sarah Woods and Ijuisa Patterson. The children, of whom there were six, were complaining of their throats, and show symptoms of tcarlet fever. The woman further said that little provisions had been furlished them, and the could not see how tbey could survive through the winter. Ab the reporter withdrew and closed the door, which had neither Icck nor bolt, he could not htjp thinking that all the sweet odors of night could not take from those obscure, nauseating corners, faint signs of mortality. It was a poverty-3rickea piace, if ever there was one, with 13 persons grouped about waiting for aid. This much is what it casts to be acclimated to Western fevers. MORE MSTRE8S. Proceeding to GSG North Mississippi street, the reporter was met by a bf tr. black negro. He, like those of his race mentioned above, was a little afraid to talk, and it became nec?sssry for the reporter to change his tactics. "I am from the city dis pensary," tbe reporter said. This had the desired effect, and muttering something about "free dispensary," tbe negro admitted triii. He was not satisfied and turning, said : "Is you Doc Thompson?" "Hardly," the reporter answered, and passed through this small and inconvenient hospital. This house had two rcoms and a summer kitchen. They were not to exceed eight by 12 feet, and here were stored 12 negro men, women and children. This place was vary disagreeable, and the rooms nauseatiDg. for all were sick stve four, and those "Dr. Thompson" had said, the negro continued, were likely to be taken with the fever. THREE DEATHS. Three hare died in this miserable den in less than six days, and tbe burial certificates at the undertaker's read "Scarlet fever." The people in the vicinity are greatly alarmed and fear for their children, whom they apprehend will be taken with the fever. Complaints 01 e numerous, but the negroes can not be removed. The people who put them there must be responsible tor tbe epreal j)f these contagious dUeases. TUE NAMES. In order to t.et Lhe number of deaths among these people the reporter visited J. II. Russell L Co., couHly undertakers, to whom he was referred by Township Trustee King. Mr. Russell willingly gave tbe information through bl assistant, Mr. Nesbeth, who had charge of their burial. Mr. she to said that on Fri day he buried Mary E Lucss. W. H. Hints, Mrs. Lucas and John T. Smock. Four others had died and were buried since the interment of those mentioned, but it was impossible to find the certificates. Mr. Nesbeth says he never saw such misery as he found in these hovels. Nearly all were sick and dyin?, and those fortunate enough to be well bad nothing to eat. ini TOWNSHIP TRUFTES. Township Trustee King said numerous complaints bad been made to him, but that he had not helped the negroes or acted against them. lie feared that the fever wculd spread and finally get into the schools. I am told by the county undertaker, said Mr. King, that the fever is in every household where these people are stationed, and that nine of the certificates given by roe were for the burial of these immigrants. He cited a case where a young girl came for aid. Her father and mother, who came here with her, became separated, and she from them. She was eick and penniless, and her husband was dying with the diphtheria. WHAT TÜR PHYSICIANS SAY. Tne reporter sought several physicians, among them Dr. Henry Jameson, who, with the others, thought the fever might spread and be injurious to the health of the city; this, however, provided these people were allowed to live as at present. Before these cases, in all about 40 were re ported In the north and western parts of the city. They were free from these contagious disorders, but since that statement a dozen or more additional cases have been repoited, and the residents naturally feel a little indignant and certainly very anxious for the wv'fare of themtelves and their children. OTHER PLACES WHERE THK FEVER RAO EI. At 213 West Second street the reporter found three families of Carolina negroes. Three persons were sick and two others complaining. At the Blackford Street church one girl was thought to be sick with the scarlet fever, and an effort was being made to have her removed to the City Hospital. WHY TUET CAME. During the conversations held with the negroes, the Sentinel commissioner referred to the cause of their coming to this State. One man, who came from Bunt's plantation, said be was told that he would get a good salary and plenty of work, and that those

persons with whom he arranged to come to Indiana stated ei plicitly that he should vote the Republican ticket, which he had always voted and proposed to vote. In this connection, it may be said that Dr. & A. E'bsrt' L:h an order from Cyrus T. Nixon, Mr. Byram and Councilman McKay, authorizing him to col lee. money to provide for. the immigrants. Just why these Republicans and ollic'-set kers are eo energetic is a mystery, and yet they say this immigration is not for political effect.

Interesting to Bankrupts. The following decision made recently in the United States district court by Judge Gresham will proveof interest to bankrupts: In the District Court of the United States, for the District of Indiana, In the matter of Conrad Seaman, bankrupt: Gres nana, J. In thl.sc:ie tin usual petition aud allirfavlt lor discharge were filed and t he th day of April. 1ST!, was appointed for the creditors to appear and Rhow cause why the prayer of the petition should not be granted tin tbe day tuns apK)lntcd the assets of the bankrupt did Lot equal 00 per centum of the proven debts. No assent of any portion of the creditors to his uiscbarue was then riled, and the court sn-penned lis action 11 poa 1 be petition In order to afford the bankrupt rurther opportunity to procure and file the assent aforesaid. Subs fluently the bankrupt asks leave to Hie proofs of tit it by other creditors with their assent to his discharge, leaking the assent uf one fourth 111 number mid one-'hlrd lu value ot all ci editors who have proved their debts, and It is for the court to determine whether this leave shall be granted. Section 5,11'i of the bankrupt law requires that the assent to discharge shall be filea at or before the heart Dg of the petition therefor, which is the return day of the show-cause order, unless further proceedings are necessary; and toe general oruers of tbe supreme court (No. 21i provide that any creditor who wishes to oppose the petition for discharge must "enter his appearance in opposition thereto on ttie day wbeu the creditors are required to show caus.' The law does not explicitly designate the precise time w hen the status of the estate in bankruptcy shnll be considered In determining whether the bankrupt is entitled to a discharge; it does not say justwnen the assets shall equal a certain proportion of the debts, or Just wheu the assent ol a certain proportion of the creditors shall entitle him to a discharge. But it Is plain that under the rule noopposi tlon to t he discharge can be made unless au appearance for the purpose of making It Is entered on the return diy, and no appearance can be entered unless it Is by a credl'or who has proved his debt on or before that day. If tbisne true It would be unfair to permit the subsequent appearance and proof by creditors for the purpose of aiding the bankrupt In getting a discharge, when the strict language of the rub' denies the right 01 subsequent appearance and proof by creditors for the pur!Meof resisting It. If, on the return day, the record shows the bankrupt is not entitled to a discharge, by reason of a deficiency of assets, or the failure or refusal of enough creditors to absent thereto, the creditors are not apt toenter their appearance in opposition to tbe petition, for it would l e unnecessary to oppose what Is denied by the record and can not be granted without their consent. And if the status of the case as it exists on that day may be afterward modified by the adml'slon of other creditors whofavortheoischarge.it would seem proper that all the creditors should be again notified and have another opportunity to show cause, and so on ad Innnitum. The proceeding of the bankrupt for discharge is one instituted by himself, the creditors who have proved their debts are made parlies, and the bankrupt's rigtht to the relief asked by him. in cases where there is no appearance in opposition thereto, depends upon the showing that ho Is able to make on the day that the cieditors are required to respond to ills petition. He can select his own time, under the limitations iinponed by the statute, lor Illing his petition, aud if he is not ab e on tbe return day of the order that is nude thereon, and In default of any opposition thereto, to show that be is entitled to the relief that he asks, he ought not to be permitted to come in Riterward and obtain it without further uotice, and upon an entirely different snowing. If a discharge Is subsequently granted upon the assent of creditors, It must be upon the assent of such creditors as have proven their (iebta on or lefore the return day. It seems to be the meaning of the law aud rules that an unopposed petition for discharge la to be submitted upon the state of case that exists on the return day, and the leave to file the assent of ensiitor who have proved their debts since that time is accordingly refused. McLatn ,t Baken, Solicitors for the Bankrupt. E0U3E OF BEFUGE. The Report of the Commissioners as Submitted to the Govirnor Monday. To His Excellency James 1). Williams, Governor of Indiana: Tae ninth section of the law organizing the House of Itefuge requires the commissioners to make to tbe governor a full and detailed report of their doings as such commissioners, and of the expense of the institution, with such other information relating thereto as may be Interesting or useful to the people cf tbe State; and In compliance with tbe law the boaid submits this the thirteenth annual report. NT MBER OF HOYS IN THE INSTITUTION. There have been received since the opening I,2Aj buys. Tfiere were 107 received during the pastyer, being 88 less than in the preceding year. This decrease, taken In connection with the tact that there has also been a decrease in the number commuted to the two Slate prisons, would indtcie that society is improving In our Siate, and Is a nutter for congratulation. Uutil the pst year, the number of boys in the Institution has gradually increased each year. Wecommenced the year with 33 boys, and closed with 2:10. A larger number of boys were granted tickets of leave during the year than ever before In tbe same length of time. There were a number ol boys w ho had been In toe Institution for years. Some of them had no parents or friends, and tbe board passed -n order that the superintendent shomo make aa eflort to secure homes lor all boys who had a number under 5u. Homes have not been secured for all, and there are some 30 boys who have been in tbe Institution a long time, are reformed, and have no homes to go to. Tney will go to school this winter, and In the spring we hope to .find them tomes with farmers. If we are successfal in this, the number can probably be kept down to the present liguies, BC11.PING8. All the buildings are In good condition, except the barn, which had to to be propped on the side to keep it from spreading and ialllng down. It should be replaced with a new one. Tbe large number of boys In the institution required tbe board to provide a more commodious dining hall, and the first floor of one of the family onlldlngs was appropriated. It is not very well adapted for tne purpose, and there is urgent need for a dining ban commodious enough to seat all the boys without crowding. One important part of a boy's education Is to teach blm table manners, and this can not be very successfu.ly accomplished In a crowded dimog room. There Is room for Improvement )n the Uble manners of the boys. ICH00LP. The board has determined that there shall be more attention paid to the schooling ot tbe boys in tbe luture. There are tour schools in operation, and the boys are required to attend ball a day. Tho4 who attend school in the morning work in tbe afternoon, and those who work in the morning attend school in the afternoon. Tbe education of nearly all the boys committed has been sadly neglected, and tbe board propose that they shall not leave the institution without being able to read and write. LIBRARY. There has been no library In the institution, and the board set aside SJXJ for the purchase of one. Tbls bad been neglected too long, for in this age of cheap books no family should be without a anppjy of good reading matter for the children. The boya are delighted with the books, and they aid the house fathers In entertaining tbe children during the long winter evenings. The same amount of money could not have been more wisely expended. Tbe books not only delight and Interest tbe boys, but gives them new subjects for conversation anu reflection when they fire at their work. Tbe boys seem to appreciate the efforts of tbe board to Interest them, and to improve their condition, and are much better contented than formerly, and hence there are a less number of escapes. . The main object of tbe board Is to make life in the Institution correspond, aa far as possible, to the home life of a well-regulated family. Tue greatest improvement in the conduct of tbe boys 's found In the families where tbe home lathers are diligent in providing amuse-

menu and games and make it a businese to Interest the boys. KMPLOYmENTS OF THE BOYS. The principal Industry is puttiDg cane seats in chairs. During the year l),iftj seals were made. This is good employment to learn the boyB habits of industry, but the knowledge Ibas acquired Is of very little use to tbe boy when he leaven tbe institution. More tbau three-fourths of the boys come from the large cities and towns, aud these, boys should be taught some trade that will help them to get employment when they leave the institution. Many of the boys work in the garden and on the farm, but a boy whose friends live in the city or town will not take to farming wheu he Is released. This Is a question which haa given the brard much trouble to solve, but we feel that tbe institution is not doing lhe work it was intendedtodo unless the hoys are taught some useful trade. We hope during the coming year to start some additional industries, and not rely entirely upon the caning department and farm for employment. THE 1 ARM. The State farm contains 225 acres, but so much of this is occupied by the buildings and play grounds, and Ls waste land along the creek, that, there remains only about 135 acres of tillable land. For several years 10) acres of laud adjoining has been rented and farmed, but the board has determined in the future not to contlnne the lease of this land. If the 11 acres are cultivated aa they bould be it w ill give employment to as many boys as will be likely to follow farm leg when they leave tbe Institution. With so many boys at our disposal not a weed should ba allowed to grow on the place, THE WRY. lhe board has made a special effort during the year to Increase the number of cows and the quantity of milk. For children, pure, sweet milk is the best and cheapest nourishment. The cows on trie farm are of an lBlerior breed, and there Is still rooni for improvement In this department. COST PER INMATE. As required by the twentieth section ot tbe act creating the home, we estimate the cost of keeping each inmate lor the coming year at JI'.X). FINANCES. The board take great pleasure in repor ting that, for the second time in the history of the institution, there is an unexpended balance of tbe appropriation, amounting to ili),500, which was not drawn from the treasury. The legislature appropriated 5ö.1Xii, and only J4ijU0 has been expended. The following is a summary of the receipts and expenditures, full details being given In the accompanying statements: RECEIPTS.

Amount from State treasury......, Net earnings chair shop Sale of hides, tallow, etc.tiV"0 in .. 4.S7S .. o7Q 81 Total... -..f 47,71!) 71 DISBURSEMENTS. F.xpenditnres for maintenance, support, etc., as per detailed statement herewith . f rj,"sx 00 Earnings chair shop paid Into etate treasury 4,STS ! Amount from sale of bides, tallow, etc , paid luto State treasury- 370 St Total SI7,:i') 71 It will be seeu from the above that the whole costof the instil uiion for tbe paj-t year was f-V2,M) W Deduct from this tho earnings of the loys and the amount realized from the silo or hides, tallow, etc., as above- f-',21'- 71 Aud tbe amount paid lor building and improvements 4.S71 74 ID.IUI 4 And we have C!,.T75 55 us the net cost of the Institution lor the year. There was paid Into the Stab; treasury by the counties for the support of boys sent at the expense of the counties the sum of tJo,J)sU7. In cider to determine t lie amount for which the institution 1 a charge upon the State treasury we make the following statement: Total amount expended...... f 12,500 (JO Received from earnings of boys and sales of hides, etc., and paid Into State treasury f 5,24 71 Paid lr,to Stale treasury by counties..... i'0!) 47 r-fww is Net amount paid by the State...... . .- f ltiTd H2 Notwithstanding the fact that there was also S10,iou ot the appropriation for the year ending October 31, ls78, saved by the board, the legislature seemed unwilling to trust the board, and cut down the appropriation to Sl'i.tJJu. The inciease price ot flour, provisions and groceries of all kinds, and," indeed, all other articles that are required, may cramp the board for means before the year closes. The superintendent Is furnished at the commencement of each month with an estimated amount of money necessary for the purchae8 of the month, and at the close of the month the board examines and approves the bills for all purchase., This rule was adopted some 18 months since, and the board finds that it works very satisfactorily. The board is responsible for the proper expenditure of tbe funds, and hence the superintendent Is not authorized to make purchases, except for supplies, without the authority of the board In conclusion, we have only to'say that in the future we will contlnne to do all In our power to make the Institution a blessing to the boys and the people of the State. Lewis Jor.ru v, l-'INLEY BliIllER, I j. A. Barsett, Commissioners. Pardons Graottd, 1879. An entry docket of applications for executive clemency, beginning with January 1.1, 1S73, shows tbe number of applications for seven years ending to-day to be 1,300. In the years beginning with 1ST") there have been 49 pardons, 5 commutations, 10 remissions; 1S70, W pardons, 5 commutations, 28 remissions; 1S77, 70 pardon?, 4 commutttions, a remissions; 1S7S, psrdons, C commutations, .11 remisaione; 1879, 71 pardons, 1 commutation, 32 remissions. January 1, 1879 there were on file 'JOS applications for pardon. To these have been added during the year IM, making a total of 3s9 for consideration durmg the year. Of these 101 have been ac'ed upon, and about 81 have expired, leaviDg about i'OO yet on file. Have Tou a Farm to Sell? Mr. L. N. Day, real estate dealer.of Taxton, 111., was in the city Monday, and informed l'rofeesor Collett that the aale of real estate is improving in Illinois, and that several Kngll9h and Sootcu farmers have bought lands in the grain and grass grow irj: counties of Vermillion, Cnampaign and McLean, paying for farms from '$5,000 to $G.ooo in cssb. Ore Danville, 111., firm who sent out 10,000 circulars, has already received more than 1 000 letters from Scotch and English farmers, inquiring about that part of Illinois. In this connection Professor Collett suggests that if Indiana people have land for sale it will be well for them to make it known, unlcfs they desire to keep the secret and their land. . Another Iteatltude. I Rome Sentinel.! Occasionally we hear men finding fault because tome public spirited citizen who has accomplished something that will prove a great benefit to the whole commuity has taken to? A care that his own interests are specially served. All we have to say in reply is: Blessed be the community that has plenty ol men who are able to help themselves while helping others. Ohio Democratic If Grant Is Nominated. Cleveland Tlalndealer. A change of 3 per cent, of the vote of Ohio will make it Democratic In 1SS0. The nomination of Grant will make Ohin ore of tbe cenain Dmocra'ic States. Put the "King of 'Merica" in nomination by all mt ans. What It Coat to Keep Grant. Springfield Republican. I Politically speaking, and ignoring moral issues, the Republican party can ill afford to shoulder Grant It tried to for eight years, beginning with a majority of 303,000 in 18&4, and ending with a minority of 15,ooo in 1876. Food greatly benefits when properly given at tbe right periods, but to overfeed the baby la to sicken it, and Induce a degree of suffering; Dr. Bull's Baby 8yrup is the best remedy for the discomfort anaing from overfeeding the baby. Price 25 cents.

THE 1880INDIANA WEEKLY STATE SENTINEL ENLARGED AND IMPROVED. $1.00 PER ANIfTJM.: THE PAPER FOR TÜE PEOPLE pjiosrjEcrrs for isso. The coining presidential year prouai.se to be the moit eventful and thrilling In a political sense tbat we have ever witnessed, and wlU determine questions of the moot vital Importance to every citizen of the state and nation. It is not Improbable indeed, it is almost certain that, upon the determination of these questions, will depend the perpetuity of our present system of free government. These questions w ill te thoroughly discussed during the present session of Congress. Tho Sentinel has arranged for a Ür6t-?iass, experienced special correspondent at Washington, and, in addition to giving a true account of all the general proceedings In that body, will give the leading speeches of our biost prominent statesmen, and without depriving our patrons or the usual amount or reading mut'er. The Sentinel will hereafter contain a supplement, making lu all Mxtjr (olamuKol composition. In a word. It is ttie purpose of the sentinel, as a steadfast watchman ot pnbllc intelligence to do its whole duty in affording information to its subscribers upon all these topics ol such vast moment. Alln "76 so in "SO Indiana will be called upon to take u first position in the front ot the great contest, and upon the succesN or failure of the great ami gallant Democracy of our Slate will depend the fate of issues the most portentous ever submitted to the arLitranieat of a frie people. We shall also specially call attention, fr.un day today, aaoceast-.n may require, to an utlrely New Phase in the politics of our State we mean the forced emigration lor tcmporsry partisan puropses of pauper negroes Irom the South Into Indiana. The managers and leaders of the Republican party, In our State and at Washington, are now engaged In this nefarious work, and are utteiupting by every means lit their power to promote it advancement. They have failed, utterly failed, to convince our people of the correctness of their political principles by reasou r urg-jment; their appeals to hatred and prejudice nave fallen harmless: their lavish and corrupt exlendltures of public and private moneys have proved wholly futile. They propose now by an African Invasion of worse than a vandal horde uf beggars and mendicants to override the voice of the people of the state, and to drown the Democratic majority. The last resort, the forlorn hope, the asnauttipg party, the picket assailing corps of Kepublicanism in Indiana, is thus maoe up not from the Hunters, Harrisons, UeilmansorShaeklefoida of tho State; not from the Intelligence or ability of that party, but is composed of a motley, parti-colored g:tr.g of wretched field negroes from the South. The froth cud k.t.iu of this worthless Importation aie made nse ol to destroy the free franchise of resident citizens, and to tax our means of home laUr and dornest io subsistence for the support ot the political lanotsof a defeated faction. Tbe sleepless Sentinel, upon the height of popular rights and popular liberty, predicts that this movement will also be a failure. With respect to this before unheasxl of method ot manufacturing party miorlties In a State, wo shall at aU times give the latest aud most reliable intelligence. The American Democracy, the Federal Union, the rights of the people and the states, one and inseparsDle now and forever. The merits of the Sentinel as a general newspaper are so well known among the farmers of ; this State, especially tnose of the Democratic persuasion, that commendation of it is deemexl supertliicus. We will add, however, that the management has arranged and lully determined that no paper shall furnLsü so great practical value to Its patrons for the money. In Its newp, its editorials, its literary and miscellany ln'a word. In its general readli g It shall net be surpassed by any paper circulated in the State. It will be particularly adapted to the family circle. We do not believe that any resullng, thinking man iu the State can aflord todo without the Ws?k.ly Sentinel at the siuaii co'-it at which It is furnished. OUR FREaiUJI UDDOSTS Every subscriber to the Weekly State Sentinel, at l.25 per year, will receive a copy ol the Sentinel's very able law treatise, by Jamed li. McCrellia, F.sq., entitled THE LAW OF THE FARM. 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