Jasper Republican, Volume 1, Number 24, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 26 February 1875 — Page 2

The Republican. RENSSELAER, Friday, Feb. 26,1875.

Baxter is still the Senator from Wayne county. While the New York Herald screams for his resignation the President seems perfectly resigned. The Independent National Convention will meet ij. Cleveland. Ohio, one week from next Thursday. Allot T. Capk&ton, of Charleston, was elected Senator from West Virginia by a vote of 68 to 14. The President has issued his proclamation calling an extra session of the Senate, to convene at 12 o’clock on the sth of March. Tee United State Senate has been petitioned to make the twelfth day of February, the birth day of Abraham Lincoln, a legal holiday. During the year 1874, 35,440 sheep were killed and 35,035 injured by dogs in the State of Ohio, and the aggregate amount of loss from this cause was $.156, 318.

It is refreshing in these times to’fiud a man with moral courage enough to de - cline an office. John W. Daniel, of Vir ginia, declines to be a candidate for Lieutenant Governor. A not Johnson says that his election is a triumph over what he calls the military ring, as he had three ex-Confederate Generals and two ex-Confederate Colonels to defeat, and the speakers of both Houses of tbe Lcgislaturc against him. Hon. James N. Tyner, of Indiana, a so-called salary grabber, has been appointed Second Assistant Postmaster General. Mr. Tyner has had considerable experience in postal affairs, and it is thought by many that the appointment was a good one. The Cincinnati Commercial says: West Virginia has succeeded in electing a new senator, Allen T. Caporton. He was a Senator in the Confederate Congress which will fit him for his high duties in the future, when the Southern Confederacy takes its turn as a reform measure atop of the Nation.”

The Democratic leaders cannot or will not rise above partisan considerations. — They shape everything to secure party ndvantge, no matter what the country may need. They have no statesman; their ablest men are but politicians. They have no broad, national policies; they seek to gain advantage and power by trickery, falsehood, and revolution. But they are the men who aspire to get hold of the National Government in 1876, and thereafter to shape the destiny of the Union. The following from the Indianapolis Sun will serve to illustrate the style of discussion adopted by the Independents : “The aim of the Jasper Republican, as expressed in the motto at the head of its columns, is to fear God, tell the truth and make money. Most Republican politicians nowadays fear the devil, lie like the devil, and make money off the people.” The question is, do such simple, vulgar assertions as these—especially, from such great and good newspapers as the Sun —carry any weight of argument, or convincing proof that “most Republican politicians are liars? Prove it, Mr. Sun, or else cave.

Resolutions of Condolence.

Rknssblakb, Ind., Feb. 6,1875. To the Worshipful Master, Wardens and Brethren of Prairie Lodge, No. 125, F. & A. M. Whereas, We have bcm recently called to moura the death of our Beloved Brother James Young; therefore, Resolved—lst, That in the dc ithofour dear brother the Lodge has lost a beloveJ and honored member, his family a kind and indulgent fither, and society a useful and cherished citizen; his uniform kindness gentleness of manner and Christian fortitud e were such to endear him to all who knew him , a virtuous and religious life had preserved him to the* good old age of 77 years, and at the time of his death he wa« in the full enjoyment of his mental faculties. Resolved— 2nd, That while we bow in deep humility and submission to the will of the Divine Architect, we will ever cherish for our departed brother a grateful remembrance at his ennobling virtues, and those acts of his life which endeared him to society ; that in his death we recognize a loss that is irreparable and hard to bear. /Jesolreti—3d, That to the afflicted family we extend our heartfelt sympathies in their deep bereavement, and ask the privilege of mourning with them in their sorrow, and thus, if possible, in a manner, to assuage the burden of their grief. Resolved —4th, That these resolutions be recorded in the proceedings of the Lodge, that a copy be presented to the family of our dooeased brother, and that they he published in the Rensselaer Union and Jasper Re--1 ÜBUCAN. Resolved— sth, That the Lodge and Brethren wear the usual badge of mourning for thirty days. Iba C. Kelley, ) S. P. llowabd, L > Com. 11. w: Wew, )

From the Land of Roses.

Jacksonville, Fla., Feb. 18,1875. Editor Republican : I left my home — Medaryville, Ind.—Jan. 12, and came to thia extreme South State—this land of sunshine and flowers as it is called—for my health, having had a cough for over two years; and as I have many old friends tn your county who desired to hear from me while here, I will send you a short article for publication in your paper, by your permission. I would say to my friends that I am better in some respects than when I left home; but I can’t say that my cough is much better if any. It will take a longer time to know that fret. I want to remain here, if spared, until warm sunshine comes again in the not th; and I hope by then to be permitted to return to home and friends in better health than when I left. In regard to this climate, it is delightful and very desirable. It seems strange to a person from the North to find it so pleasant here in sinter. The mercury seldom ever gets as low as freezing point. There have been but a few light frosts this winter, and one little freeze since I have been here—ice, on a small vessel of water, about as thick as a thin windowglass. Old settlers say this is an uncommon cool winter—have not had such fer years —not as favorable for invalids as common. Since I have been here the mercury has been as high as 80 degrees above zero. Vegetation grows the year round to a degree. I look out at my window now and see beets and turnips nearly large enough for use, peas in blossom, and cabbage heading. Yards arc beautifully decorated with roses, flowers, &c, as we have them in the North in mid summer. Porches and piazzas are nicely shaded with vines, which attracts the attention of strangers as they pass along. Jacksonville is a beautifnl little city of 12,000 or 15,000 inhabitants, and the most of it has been built since the war. The streets are of good width, with beautiful shade trees along the sidewalks, green the year round. The buildings are good, in fret, the architecture seems to surpass that of some Northern cities. Business houses are kept in the nicest of style. Trade is good in winter, but very dull in summer—when there are no visitors here. About all the churches are represented—half or more are colored. More than half the population of the city are colored, which the Northerners are not used to seeing. The St. John’s River coming from the south, runs up to the south side of the city, there making a bend iu a northeasterly direction, gives a beautiful view from the Grand National Hotel, which is situated only two hundred yards from the shore, for miles up this beautiful stream. There are now thousands of visitors here from different places for pleasure and health. Many pale faces came too late to be helped. I have met a number of persons from our State, some who are living here and could not be induced to go back North. But my article is long enough. Respectfully,

The fourth of March, 1877, comes on Sunday, and as the inauguration of the new President will take place on the Monday following, Grant will have an extra day in office—a sort of third term, you know. Twice in the history of the Government has this occurred. In 1821 when James Monroe was sworn into office, and iu 1849, when Zachary Taylor was cnstalled.

Railroad Conference.

A conference of leading citizens of Hamilton and Marion counties along the proposed line of the Indianapolis, Delphi and Chicago Railroad Company, and the officers of the road, was held at the Board of Trade Rooms. About fifty persons were in attendance at the meeting, which was called to order by Judge A. L. Roache. Prof. E. T. Cox was nominated chairman, and Dr. Moore secretary. By request, Mr. W. H. Haymond, president of the road, stated the objects of the meeting. The company was in a very prosperous condition under the circumstances. All of the line between Chicago and Delphi has already been placed under contract, and within sixty days after the frost has left the ground, the road the whole distance will be graded and ready for the iron. We

have been enabled to secure important franchises, worth millions, for absolutely nothing, and will run into the very center of Chicago on an independent line. We have already expended something in the neighborhood of §IOO,OOO, and have guarantees of large •‘Subsidies along the line. The road has heretofore been known as the 1., D. and C. road, but by the terms of a contract entered into not long since, by which the branch between Chicago and Indianapolis becomes a link of the line that will be built from Chicago to Charleston, South Carolina, to be known as the Chicago and South Atlantic, a route destined to be a far more important business thoroughfare than the Baltimore and Ohio road. All we want

of you is to guarantee the means to grade, bridge and iron that portion of the line between Delphi and Indianapolis, and we wiil do the rest. We do not require money in advance, and notbing need be paid until the road is built and wc have convinced you that we mean to keep our part of the contract. W e have formed a combination or syndicate, and in a very few days, before the close of the week, we will have closed arrangements for the bonding of the road for $15,000 per mile, which will furnish us means to construct the toad, after which the stock to which you have subscribed, or subsidies you have voted, will be paid, and the bonded debt liquidated. The road once built, the Chicago and South Atlantic company will stock and equip it, according to contract. The advantages that must accrue from the successful consummation of the enterprise were alluded to in glowing terms, and in conclusion, he vouchsafed the information that the route between this city and Delphi had not yet been decided upon, and the one selected would depend entirely upon the disposition of the people to aid the project.

Mr. J. M. Ridenour reviewed the enterprise from its inception and extended his hearty endorsement. Dr. Moore said that the enthusiasm of the residents in the northern part of Hamilton county in favor of the enterprise was marked and unmistakable. Mr. George Teters, of Boxleytown, favored appropriations, but wanted the cooperation of all that section of the country through which the route would pass. Mr. Thomas Harvey, of Carmel, spoke for his representatives, and said that they were friendly to the project, would grant the right of way gratuitously, and might vote subsidies, but in the latter instance would require a consideration for every cent so voted. Dr. Kerr, of Broad Ripple, Richard Mendenhall of Carmel, Marion Clark, of Washington township, Jesse Bond and others, gave their views. The meeting adjourned without action, and in fact no definite action was desired, the conference merely having been called to give the people a chance to express their sentiments, which were almost unanimous in favor of the project.— lndianapolis Journal.

At Rochester, this State, they have had a murder which will probably create a breeze in that place for some time to come. It occurred on last Saturday night. Four young men, says the Logansport Star, named Amos Selby, James Dolad, Ken. Green and John J. Wallace, the latter a son of Robert Wallace, the proprietor of the Wallace House, taking u horsg and sleigh rode out to a notorious house of prostitution in the suburbs kept by John D. Vandecarr and wife, with the object of having some fun, all of the party, it is supposed, being under the influence of liquor. Driving up to the house young Wallace went to the door and asked for admittance, but was refused. Upon his returning to bis companions young Green went up and also applied for ingress, but he, too, was refused. Thereupon, Amos Selby, who is known as a rough and bully in the town, went to the door, and being again refused, kicked a panel out. He then returned to the party in the sleigh, and getting in started to drive off - . Just as they bad turned around to leave Vandeoarr came around the corner of the house, and, leveling a double barreled shot gun at the boys, pulled the trigger but the gun missed fire. Trying a second time he was more successful as the contents of the barrel went on its murderous mission. After a vain attempt to employ the second load Vandecarr went into the house. As soon as the shot was fired the

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young men drove off, Wallace remarking at the time that they must hurry home as he was shot through and through. The other three not thiuking this was the case did not pay much attention to him but drove immediately to the Wallace House, whore, upon their arrival, it was discovered that he was just gasping in the agonies of death, expiring almost as soon as the fact was known. Leaving his mother’s presence full of life and vigor, he was brought back dead in the space of h-df an hour. Upon examination it was found that seven large buck shot had entered his left side within a radius of four or five inches, ten shot in all having entered his body, three being found in his arm near the shoulder. As soon as the murder was known to have been committed officers were sent to the house of the murderer and himself and wife were arrested. The coroner was also immediately notified, who, upon his arrival, proceeded to hold an inquest, the jury, upon hearing the testimony, returning a verdict of murder in the first degree. The men who went to make the arrest did not immediately make their business known, but

joked with Vandecarr some time, making hiifl believe that no one was injured, and he, thinking this the case, remarked that he thought the shot had not taken effect, and that he endeavored to fire both barrels of the gun, adding that if he had he would have killed the entire crowd, which he wanted to do. As scon as their business was made known, how ever, he changed his tune, and wanted it understood that he never intended to hurt anybody. Terrible excitement prevailed in the town, and there some talk of lynching, but it is not probable that anything of that kind will be attempted. The funeral of the young man will take place this mornine (Monday) .at 10 o’clock, Rev. N. S. Sage, we understand, preaching the sermon, Vaneecarr and his wife will have a preliminary trial at 2p. m. to-day, (Monday) and will probably be committed to jail until the next term of Fulton county court.

Murder at Rochester.

f.caral Advertisements. Notice is hereby given that the undersigned has been apuinted Administrator of the estate of Jamee Hoover, deceased. Said estate is supposed to be solvent. Bensselaer, Ind., February 6,18 W. ELI H. WOOD, 22w3. Admistrator. Notice is hereby given that the has been appointed Administrator of the estate of Asa C. Porter, deceas id. Said estate is supposed to be solvent. ft ’ (24w3.) CHAS. P. MAYHEW, A dmimstrator. Bensselaer, Ind., £pb. 20th, 1875. M otlce of Survey* Section 4, Town 28, Range 5, State of Indiana,’tasper Cern’y if: Notice is hereby given to E. L. Clark, W. < W. Bussel, George McCoy, George Webb and Margar t Pigett that Thomas Smith owns the northeast of the northwest quarter of section four (4) town twenty-eight (28) north, range five (5) west; and that he will pro ceed on the 23d day . of March, 1875, with the Surveyor of said county to make a legal survey of said section or so much thereof as may be necessary to establish and perpetuate the lines and corners to the said ne nw4, 28, 5. 24w3 THOMAS SMITH.

-- Notice of Survey. Section 33, Town 31, Ranges. County of Jasper, State of Indiana ss: Notice is hereby gi*en to H. W. Phillips, John Dumond, L. Abbett, I, &I. C, R. R., Wm. A. French, M. A. Brady and Shelby King that John Querry owns the southeast quarterofsection thirty-three (33), town thirty-one (31) north, range five (5) west; and that he will on the 13th day of April, 1875, proceed with the Surveyor of said county to make a legal survey of said section 33, 31, 5, or so much thereof as may be necessary to establish and perpetuate the lines and corners to the said se quarter 83, 31,5. JOHN QUERRY. 24w3

Headquart ars, in Rensselaer, FOR BUILDERS’ HARDWARE MECHANICS TOOLS, CUTLERY .TINWARE, STOVES, NAILS, &c., &c., &c., at the “LIBERAL CORNER. 1 ’ Our stock will be found to embrace almost every conceivable article in the Hardware line. We have a TIN SHOP in connection with our establishment, ard are prepared to do all kinds of CUSTOM WORK and REPAIRING on SHORT NOTICE. On Front street, north of “ Liberal Corner we have a WAG£)N & CARRIA GE Manufactory and Blacksmith Shop, Strict Attention Paid to Custom Work. Wagons & Carriages Made to Order. WE guarantee all goods AS represented, and to give entire satisfaction. REMEM BER THE PLACE, and GIVE US A Call. Norman Warner. Grind Display i! fa DRY GOODS, at THE OLD RELIABLE CHEAP CASH STORE, IN THE STONE BUILDING. Has just received for the coming season a full line of ALPACAS, ... BLACK MOHAIRS, BLACK CASSIMERES, BROWN & BLACK MUSLINS, TABLE LINEN, TOWELS &c; Also, a full line of Ready Made Clothing, and Roots and Shoes; A LARGE ASSORTMENT OF WINTER SHA WLS, AND LADIES' FURNISHING GOODS. Call and Examine Stock Before purchasing, K. FENDIG. nl 3m.

DUVALL’S DAILY HACK LINE AND Eivery Stable, REASSEEAER, INDIANA. / United States Mail Hacks run daily, except Sundays, between Rensselaer and Francesville. Making connections at the latter place with trains on the Louisville, New Albany and Chicago Railroad, and conveying passengers and' freight each way. Extra teams sent at any time on application.— Goods or money shipped by express to any part of the United States. LiverpTeams, With or without drivers, famished on application. Stock boarded by the day or week. Office and stable on Front street, above Washington, Rensselaer, Indiana. J.W. IHivall. 1

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1875. **■ 1875. WE MI.W BUSINESS FDR TEE YEAR 1375! WE wish to call your attention to our stock of SADDLERY. We have the largest and most complete stock of Saddlery Ware ever kept in this county, consisting of Saddles ot all the latest improvements, Long and Short Tug Harness, Horse and Mule Collars, Sweeney Collars made on purpose for hurses having lumps on the sides of their necks’ Plow and Stage Hanies for Horses, Short Hames on purpose for Mules and Small Horses. TRACE CHAINS, HALTER CHAINS, TEAM, WAGON AND BUGGY WHIPS, &c., &c. Together with a Large Stock of Oak Tanned leather and Saddlery Hardware, Of all kinds, all of which WE WILL SELL LOWER than any other shop in this or adjoining counties, Gran ers or any other men for CASH. We have been .. . Over eighteen Years in the County, and sold over 350 sets of Light and Heavy Harness in the last two years. It is our intention to make this our permanent home, and wish to deal fairly with our customers, that we may always have their trade. WE WARRANT OUR WObK TO WEAR WELL, AM) NOT TO RIP OR GIVE WAY WITH FAIR USAGE. We also have for sale the Singer Sewing Machine and fixings. AlsS, Home, Grover & Baker and Common Sense Needles, and Machine Oils. Respectfully Yours, Win. 11. &■ C’. RHOADES, Manufacturers, Rtusselaer, Ind.

1 HL EMU FACT! No Matter Who the other Manis, BUT, WIX.LEY A SIGLER, THANKFUL for pst favors, and content with the Reward of Merit Can be iound at their old Stand in the Post-Vince BUILDING, with the Lxla.Gl»i ArfSOKTMEN i OF DRY GOODS, BOOTS <s£ SHOES, READY MADE CLOTHING, HATS, CAPS, GROERIES. YANKEE NOTIOItfS, <£c., s£-c., dec. In fact Fverv thing that can be found in a well Selected stock of Gfnebal disk, Ever offered to the Public in- this Market All of which they do SELL the LARGEST AMOUNT for the LE GST MONEY of any firm in TOYS N. Don’t pass Them by tn search of something new: Square Dealing is their Motto. CALL AND SEE THEIR GGODS BEFORE BUYING. .. . i .; .3., ■ + • * Iff 0.1006. New Goods at the Pioneer Store of F. J. SEARS & CO., • DEALERS IN STAPLE f FANCF Dr y Goods, Boots Shoes, Groceries, Clothing, <&c. AU Goods Cheap For CASH. Call and be Satisfied of the FACT. Rensselaer, - - In.

HOPKINS’ CORNER! 10W STRICT attention to business & have note fortune yet; nor have I ‘‘Busted’’ yet. To avoid the I only buy what GOODS My money will pay for at the time of purchase. FIVE PER CENT, PROFIT. I psy n<r rents. Pay no Clerks, and what fs better for all parties, SELL FOR CASH OR ITS EQUIVALENT. Ludd Hopkins.

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