Rensselaer Republican, Volume 12, Number 38, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 11 June 1880 — Page 2

RENSSELAER' REPUBLICAN. M. BITTERS. Editor. Friday liomnno. Jretell , 1880-

HIS NAME IS GARFIELD.

The, Republican National convention at Chicago completed ifa labor* last Tuesday noon by the nomination of Major General James A. Garvixip, of Ohio. He was . assnin at ed on the 38th ballot, bat prior to the 84th ballot he did not receive to exceed three votes, so, strictly speaking, he was not a “dark horse” though his nomination was ’ not expected. Like Lincoln, be is a self-made man, and personally, patriotically and politically well made. A very brief sketch of his life is thia: He was born in Orange, Cuyahoga county, Ohio, Nov. 19, 1831. Graduated at Williams College, - Mass, in 1866, and served some time in the Ohio legislature. Entered the Union army as Colonel of .the 42d Ohio Regiment. Was promoted to Brigadier Geaerak and again to Major General. As a military chieftain be made a fine record. He was first elected to Congress in 1862. is now U. S. Senator elect in Thurman’s place. Excepting the time spent as a soldier be has been io Congress since 1862, and his record there challenges investigation. We are proud of Garfield, and we feel assuied that he is able to lead in the victorious march es the Republican party.

Gen. Chester A. Arthur, of New York City, was nominated .on the first bollol for Vioe-Presi-dent He was one of Grant’s most ardent supporters, and is universally recognised as an able politician and popular gentleman. With him the Republicans can carry New York, and as New York goes this year, so will go the Union. Any discharged soldier of the United States who has not made 5 application for pension on account es wounds or disability received -while in the service, must do so be- • fore July 1, 1880. After that time pensions will date only from the time of application for additional • bounty yet claimed by many soldiers.

A writer in the last Atlantic Monthly says there are two ways x>f breaking the political solidity of the south. One is to allow the Democrats to gain control of the government in art its branches, when by reason ot the" thousands of disappointed expectant officeholders a division will occur; the ether is to destroy all hope ot the attainment of the object for which the south is solid by continued Republican victories in National elections. ,Of these two methods , we think the country will prefer the latter as the safest and wisest for the preservation of the good name and prosperity of the Nation, which are far more important than the breaking up of the political combination now ruling at the south. I

A committee of the San Francis-eo-board of trade has just issued a report, showing the result of its performance of the duty imposed on it to investigate the project of an inter-oceaaic eanal for the purpose of ascertaining what route of the two proposed is best calculated to subserve the interest* of the commerce of the Pacific coast The members of the committee unanimously favor theNicarauguan route and condemn that proposed rn the Panama survey, on the grounds, which they demonstrate by a calculation in figures, that the former will only cost half the estimate of de Lessepe for the latter, will be more convenient, less expensive to keep in repair and shorter between the oceans. We note .the fact of this report being made and accepted by the board of the leading city on the Pacific coast as an element in favor of one of the propoeed routes, which will be of weight in the final decision as to which •hall be adopted in the great problem of supplying “the key to the Pacific.*

In fulfillment of the purpose for which it was organised the court of inquiry in the Whittaker ease at WeatPeiwl has found that young colored man, aged 20 years, guilty •f having tied and mutilated himself or of having procured some person to do it. The evidence on which this finding is bssed is of the most flimsy and wholly circumstantial character ever presented, which in no manner justifies the court in its eenclaaion but confirms the public in its suspicions that the officers at West Point determined from the beginning of this business to drive Whittaker from the academy because of a mean and contemptible prejudice against him on account •f bis color. They have carried out this determination and have given notice that “niggers” bad better steer clear of West Point, where the equal rights of the constitution do not apply among the charity pupils of the government. The notice is just as brutal as we have staled It, and despite good character, manly bearing and a consistent story “the only colored cadet** has by the connivance of the official* been driven from tbo acaA •my, and his kind, warned es (Ko

treatment they meet expeel If any of them invades exalted ranks ot the nation’s beuefieforiea. Whittaker has been coodemnod and placed nnder arrest, bet bras net been disgraced. W i thout evidence to prove his guilt better and more convincing than that of the similarity of handwriting, all West Point cannot alter the public belief hi his integrity and innocence. No such evidence baa been furnished snd only the management and officers of the academy have been dishonored, with those students whose disgusting pride, and astrocious unfairness of spirit have supplied the sentiment against a “cadet of color,” which the Whittaker court of inquiry has approved. Nothing can be more honorable than cadetship and official position in the government service at West Point with honor in the hearts of the incumbents; but where they have no honor that will keep them from a crime against a solitary colored youth of good character whom they have refused to recognize as a comrade, for the purpose of “cleaning him out” and having no cadets of his color amongst them, they become a lot of offensive suckers on the public bounty for whom no contempt is too great In view of the test to which Whittaker has been subjected in his cross-examination and all the persistent efforts made to entrap him, if this finding were to be accepted, it elevates him among the ablest rascals of the day for shrewdness and brightness ot intellect; whereas he is only an ordinary sort of yonng man, and the allegation of a motive for. his guilt made by his accusers was that of creating sympathy so that he would not be put back in his studies, with which he was not able to keep up although a bard and close student The whole business of the mutilation and inquiry is a piece of premeditated persecution.

For Congress—Simon P. Thompson.

For eighteen years Mr. Thompson has actively participated in politics, education and the practice of law in this and adjoining counties. Since his early boyhood his acts and thoughts have been Republican in the broadest and best sense of the term. He is a ripe scholar and a man of strong common sense. His views are humanitarian and he is naturally comoanionable—being a firm believer in the doctrine of statutory equality. Mr. Thompson will not conduct a canvass in such manner as to estrange any fairminded man of either party, but will advocate air exalted standard of political justice and equity. We are impressed with the idea that “our Simon” is a little averse to any great effort for the nomination, but if nominated be #lll win the race, and be a pure, conscientious and able public servant. We hope every precinct in Jasper county will send a good man as a delegate to the convention al Logansport on the 22d inst, who will work for the very best man as a candidate. ' .

CONGRESSIONAL CONVENTION.

The Kentland Gazette assumes to iepremand our efficient member of the State central committee and hit some nameless aspirant for nomination a cynical rap in these words; “We insist that the candidate who undertakes to play unfair should be slaughtered without remedy.” To this we say Amen ! No basis of representation having been before agreed upon the present call makes no change and the Gazette’s criticisms seems to be without pith or point Mr. Tomlinson is not a member of the congressional committee and had no right to sign the eall, and the Gazette strikes at the wrong man. The Republicans of Newlon, Carroll, Porter, Cass and Benton counties get increased representation by making the basis one delegate for every 100 voters, while in Jasper we remain in statu quo.

There seems to have been no geed reason for the Gazette’s critique otberthan an error in the name of the committeeman from Newtoncounty. Whit's in a name? We heartily endorse Site call and* hope to see every precinct in the district represented in the convention by a delegate freshly endorsed by the rank and file voters of the party. We hope our committees, m their methods of nomination, would steer close to the people and consult the “wheelers of the party.” In another column of the Gazette we find the following: “The Morrocco convention appointed five alternates also, and these five should be made delegates and the sixth one chosen at Brook.”

In Jasper county the voters of each township select a delegate in such a manner aa they deem best, and he gets his credentials from his home precinct Which is the better plan? If we were in the convention we would favor each delegate voting for the candidate whom lie believes will be best supported in his own* precinct and the entire district We have a choice before the convention, but the nominee will receive our cheerful support, for we know be will be a capable and worthy man. Who is the Gazette** pet aversion as a candidate? Let him be the dark horse and go unnamed. We conclude that after a calm, second thought our brethren will not be disposed to stir up strife, but “let us have peace,** and“chvell together iu Ibe unity of the spirit”#!freedom.

Greenback Central Committee Meeting.

An Kftsrt to <Mln#c wHb tbe Bmt Honest Mom Berest rise Each Polltleal Tab Mast Stand On Its own Bottom. Notwithstanding the emaciated condition ot the Greenback party in Jasper county a few straggling members of that nearly defunct organisation are endeavoring to keep the issues alive until after the fall election. A self-constituted central committee held a meeting at the court bouse last Saturday afternoon for the purpose of fixing a time for holding a connty convention for the nomination of county officers. After the meeting was called to order, James A. Burnham, the chairman, attempted to harangue the handful of men present into tbe dishonorable conviction of colluding with the Democrats, but his speech had but little effect upon the minds >f those who were possessed of common honesty and political pride. At the close of his remarks a letter from the chairman of the Democratic central committee was read, which favored the same measure, and another fiat individual made a speech in support of the motion, but the rank and file of the Greenback party were not willing to sell their principles for a mess of pottage, and when the vote was taken they effectually sat down on the colluding scheme and tbe men who proposed It. The Democrats of Jasper county have been truck!icg to the Greenbackers for several years, hoping .through a union of efforts to gain a footing to success, but now they have been kicked aside unworthy of political or official fellowship. Dishonest politicians must come to grief sooner or later and we were not surprised to bear that tbe wouldbe leaders of the Greenback and Democratic parties in this county, who are so willing to sacrifice principle for office, have been- so effectually snubbed by men of their own political household. It will be remembered that a late Democratic county convention adjourned from the 22d of May to the 3d of July in order to curry favor with tbe Greenbaekere by permitting them to make their nominations first, but the Greenbackers won’t have it that way and set their convention for the 17tb of July.

So far the leaders of these minority parties have been defeated in their efforts to get into office by unfair means by their more honest followers, and we hope this last chastisement will teach them a lesson worth remembering. There are a half dozen Greenbackers and Democrats hanging around the court house who are willing to sacrifice the principles and dignity of their parties for the privilege of gaining official position, but we are pleased to report that there is a sufficient number of honest men in both parties who are possessed of sufficientintelligenoe to observe these schemes and take steps to defeat them.

Fourth of July Celebration.

The citizens met at the court house, Monday evening,* June 7th, 1880, for the purpose of making arrangements to celebrate the 4th of July. Joseph H. Willey called the meeting to order and on motion Mordeeai F. Chilcote’was chosen president, and James W. Douthir, secretary. Whereas the 4th of July occurs on Sunday this year it was moved and carried that the celebration be held on the 3d of July, in the court house yard. The following committees were appointed:

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. Joseph n. Willey, Sampson Erwin, Charles (X Starr, Miss Mollie Bsbcock, Miss Della Cotton. ", COMMITTEE OK PROGRAMME. Edward H. Tharp, Emmet Kannal, George M. Robinson, Mrs. E. P. Hammond, Mrs. Alfred McCoy. COMMITTEE ON GROUNDS. Linneus W. Martin, Samuel H. Duvall, O. C. Diekey, Oliver P. Robinson, William Cotton, Dr. W. L. Hamar, . Frank Imes, William W. Watson, William Wood, James W. Don tbit, Robert Yeoman, f. W. Cole, Erastus Peacock,.' ~ Edward Kirk, John Platt, Victor Lougbridge, ' Louis Hollingsworth, David Prichard, David Warren,, VakSoik eoanmiei omowoi. Mrs. W. J. Imes,

Mb,lFloT JrieCattf ’ - Miss May Boroughs, Miss Lola Moss. Dr. J. 8. Owenl, o - Will E. Mot*, Charles G. Bears, * Dr. F. P. Bitters. On motion the meeting adjourned to meet Monday evening, June 14th. Mordecai F. Chilcotr. ’ James W. Douthtt, President Secretary. >

THE PLATFORM

[Lofaaspoit JouroaL] ; The platform of tbe Chicago convention is so short, and so plain that its language is not to be misunderstood. The Republican party has always gone before tbe people with issues and principles well defined, and not like tbe Democracy, who have sought, by a multitude of words, to deceive tbe people. The

platform is not made to read one way in the North and another in the South; on* way on the Pacific coast and another in New England. It sounds clear, distinct and unmistakable. The preamble is an epitome of the history of the Government under the Republiean administration, true,concise and complete. The first resolution pledges the party to renewed efforts to restore perfect peace and harmony between all tbe States, to tbe payment of the pensions due soldiers,the extinguishmemt of the national debt, and the promotion of the reviving Industries of the country. There is no false ring about it, but it clearly expresses the will and determination of the party.

The second plank reaffirms that this is a nation and not a confederation of States. It is but a reaffirmation of one of the cardinal principles ot Republicanism. The third plank declares it to be tbe duty of tbe national government to aid, as far as possible, the cause of education, upon the ground that tbe safety of the nation depends upon the intelligence of the people as a mass.

The fourth recommends tbe Incorporation of a clause in the federal constitution forbidding State legislatures from giving aid to sectarian or religious schools. This is a measure so eminently in consonance with tbe genius of our people, that it should commend itself to every thinking person. Tbe fifth declares against polygamy, in favor of protecting naturalised citizens, against subsidies and land grants, in favor of maintaining the faith of tbe government both to soldiers and creditors, and against Chinese immigration. The whole plank will meet with a hearty response from every good citizen. The sixth commends the administration of President Hayes. The seventh is an .arraignment of the Democratic party, for its sots of omission, aud it is a most complete indictment of that most perfidious party. As a whole the platform is good. It is sound. Upon it the Republican party will go before the people, and with it will win a glorious victory.

Joint Representative.

The friends of Dr. James W. Ritchey will present his name to the convention the 19th inat. as a suitable person to nominate for Representative of Jaspfir and Newton counties. The Doctor has had many years of experience as a legislator and would wield an influence of vast benefit to his constituents should he be nominated and elected. Mant Friends. The Valparaiso Messenger solemnly remarks that “Mayor Skinner will be the next Congressman from this district. The gods have decreed it.” Mr. Skinner will get no nearer Congress this year than he did two years ago, when he suffered himself to be used as a tool to beat Hon. Morgan Weir, the regular Democratic nominee. Mark that!—Logansport Pharos.

WILLEY & SIGLER’S TRADE PALACE ~ I2ST NEW OPERA HOUSE BUILDING IS HEADQUARTERS FOR DRY-GOODS MILLINERY GOODS, BOOTS AND SMES, MEN AND BOYS CLOTHING, NOTIONS AM FANCY GOODS, FAMILY GROCERIES, Bottom Price is our Motto. We will not be undersold! We have a large and commodious store building. The best and lightest store room in Northern Indiana. No goods sold in a darkroom. Satisfaction guaranteed or money refunded. Call and see our store room, goods aud prices before haying.

POLITICAL EVOLUTION.

It is pleasant to know that tho rumor that Mr. Blaine intended to bojpaoent at tbe Chicago convention to manage Ma own candidacy is not firmed. That able and distinguished statesman has Loen heretofore credited with an astuteness Which would forbid, snob an aaprenedewfcil proceeding. Tbe foot that ho had been urged to snob a course at all by any of his friends shows that we are gradually modifying our ideas of the dignity of tbe high place he seeks. There yet lingers among us a feeling that a citizen great enough to be Presi-

dent should not personally engage in a scramble for tho office. This postering for the presidency, this attitudinising for the chief magistracy, this speeding of tbe entered horses before the drum taps, these swingings around the circle, are gradually displacing the old reverence and respect we had for the place Washington filled. In time we may look for the presence at National conventions of all # candidates with their claquers. While the farmer drives his team afield, tbe ward politician and the shoulderhitter will rally to select his candidate for the presidency. Brawn, not bi ain, will settle tho question. As soon as it io determined that one candidate must be present at a National conventioqtomake certain success, tbe precedent will be established. All must follow. The largestcrowd, tbe noisest following, tho most money, the hardest hitters, tbe roughest roughs, will control.

An examination of the newspapers of the early days of the republic proves that since the election of our first President we have been gradually popularizing, so to say, our methods of nominating candidates for the presidency. Old John Adams betrayed his anxiety for the place, and figuered for it, as did his friends. He was chagrined when Jefferson supplanted him, and, it is said, sneaked out of the capital between two days. Jefferson was an inveterate letter-writer. He hadno “magnetism,” but be wielded abusy and effective pen. With shame and confusion it must be confessed that the “Sage of Monticello,” the father ofDemocracy, actually had a bureau —and such a bureau! The like of it has never been seen, even by Tilden, since. In this antique piece of political furniture it is surmised that there were secret drawers, never yet opened to modern eyes. Hildreth discovered one or two, but Bancroft closed them with precipitation and reverence, and it is not probable they will be opened again until we know certainly who wrote Junius's letters, what became of the Dauphin, or who wore the iron mask. It is well enough to seal up certain chambers, or put an inscription over them, as they do at Pompeii. This Paul Pry curiosity of Utter days is death to dignity and hero-worship. The .reservoir of tears that supplied the eyes of the “weeping Madonna” ought never have been discovered. It was unfortunate that certain oracles were found to be telephonic. There were Edisons in that day, In priestly garb. The American is probably now .living who will see a National convention of base-ball clubs called for of nominating candidates for the presidency. There ■will be economy and celerity in it. That physical perfection with the Greeks found so necessary to intellectual power will then have full play. Plug-uglies will nave no show as now. Then will the “best man win.”

LADIES! Try the CHALLENGE COFFEE, in Found Papers, the best in the world; at C. C. STAB A CO’S. The half-moon 5 cent counter is a novelty at the new furniture store. F. J. Sears <fc Son.

South Side Washington St, “Carry Osa to Mary | Harness, Saddles, Collars, Whips, Trunks, Valises, Blankets, Robes, Carriage Trimming, Harness Oil, Domestic and New York Slayer Sewing Maclaines, &C.,&C.,AT W. H. AC. RHOADES’ HARNESS SHOP. IM 0. H. WALKER'S XEW AND BURE RELIEF! One of the beet remedies of the age for s THE CURE OF CONGESTIVE CHIEUS, BOWEL COMPLAINT, SICK-HEAD ACHE, NEURALGIA, RHEUMATISM, CHILLS, COLIC, CRAMP, BRONCHITIS, DIPHTHERIA, ETCC. H. WALKER'S LUNG BALM FORCOLDS, COUGHS, HOARSNESS, LUNG FEVER, BRONCHITIS, ASTHMA <fc CROUP. JI is good for Children and one (f the beet Medicines for Consumption. Both of the above _Bomodioc are for Salo at IMiri Bru* Stere.

THE BROAD GAUGE STORE! . 0 , , ARRIVAL OF THE LARGEST STOCK —OI4 SPRING GOODS LEOPOLD'S BROXVN . STOKE BVILDIKQ. Ever Exhibited in Rensselaer.

The goods consist of the Latest Styles of Clothing for Men, Boys and Youths and will be sold at THE VERY LOWEST PGRICES FOR CASH. These goods are fully ten per cent, cheaper than they can be bought at any other store in Jasper county. BOOTS AND SHOES. |l I have also the largest, best and cheapest stock of Boots and Shoes in the market, and in these, also, I defy competition. My stock of hats, caps a Marr mmsmae eeeas, Is full and complete, and my immense line of "|D|B|T| |q|o|o|d|s| ' . Can’t be surpassed in qualify, variety and prices. It was bought with great care and selected with reference to the wants of my numerous customers. As everybody knows, I was in the market and purchased these goods a few days before the great boom took place and therefore got them at least 10 per cent, lower than those who purchased later. Thia with my facilities for buying for cash only, gives me a decided advantage over all competitors. Thankful fpr pact favors , and a contiuation of the same, I remain your most obediant servant, K A. LEOPOLD. Brown-Stone Building, Rensselaer, Indiana.

X. S. GOLDMAN, WATCHMAKER A JEWELER, —sum nt—(nodes, Watches and Jmhy. Musical Instruments, Notions and Novel ties Special atteattoa given to Fine Watch Wort, and aU goods and wort warranted. Call and FRED COLE & CO., HOUSE £ SICE PATOTEBS, Also Paper-Hangebs; In fact do everything pertaining to the business promptly and at reasonable rates. Shop over Bedford's stere, Rensselaer, Ind. HARNESS MAKING JONATHAN PEACOCK Has purchased Geo. Granol's Harness Shop and is now prepared to accommodate the pumic with every article in his line, such as HARNESS!

SADDLES, BRIDLES, COLLARS, WHIPS, ETC. His work 1s made of the best material and put up in the neatest and most substantial manner. Prices a little lower than the lowest. Shop opposite McCoy * Thompson’s Bank, Rensselaer, Ind. i. H. PKA COCK. Foreman.

CLARK’S ISTE'W HARDWARE STORE. Be it known that Ezra L. Clark has lust opened a Hardware Store in Nowela* Building,: Rensselaer, Indiana, and will keep constantly in stock a full line of HARDWARE, TINWARE, WOODENWARE, Carpenters’ Tools, Table and Pocket Cntlery, Silverware, Revolven, Ammunition of all kinds, STOYES, OILS, BAMBI ASTB GABBBW SBBM and every thing else usually found Id a first-class Hardware Store. All goods sold at LOWEST CASH PRICES. Parties wishing Anythin* in my line will do well to c aml, examine goods and learn prices. E. L. CLARK.

MEAT MARKET, (Pint Door West Jewelry Store.) XaMMImT, Indiana J. J. El GLEBB ACH, Prop’r. * BEEF, Pork, Veal, Mutton, Sausanga, Bologna, eto. sold in quantities to suit purchasers at the fewest prioee. None bat the best stock slaughtered. everybody is invited to ealL Tke Blgkest Price PaM tor Gaad Fat Cattle. H 4. J. J.KIGLEBBACH. W.J.WRIGTH, It The Old and Experienced UNDERTAKER! HAS on hand a full and complete Hue of Burial Cases and Caskets, Burial Robes of all styles and sines. He is also prepared to perform Embalming, which is now used by all professional undertakers. No charge for the Hearse. Calle attended at all hours of day or night. Store Room one door west of Leopold’s.

| Haute Cure for Cmmusp- ■ ■ tioa is also toe bsst cough med- ■ Hleine. Dose smaU-beUle H ■ iarue. Bold everywhere. Me B ■ andgl.M. W., I Warranted to flint buyers, J ISMhkK Wi Min Curat, Nit Mirafrßilleved .deed Oee free* VAsl CSatae. —P Tleere mre ae ante— —d dlesp. ptedfestte. If yes sre toes Med wlib eared, ■■■drefo bws tots air sidy. VTeetoell hu p>eaaed tv —M a teetlmdalale So aay latoroiefod CARTER'S UTILE OVER PIUS Also surnaM tones of RlUeueUMB. peereto C*oet>cabtkb mmßßim* oa. bbul PA.