Rensselaer Union, Volume 5, Number 34, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 15 May 1873 — Page 2

THE RENSSELAER UNION. Thursday. May 15, 1873.

The Indianapolis Journal and Kentland Gazette arc anxious that the proprietors of this paper file informations against those who get. drunk in Rensselaer. We shall be pleased ta do so the first time the editors of either of our esteemed contemporaries visit this place. The Kentland Democrat says: “The Rensselaer Union, though -somewhat accrimonious and bitter in its discussion of men and measures, jiossesses that rare quality ol honesty mid fearless independence which is a desideratum rarely attained by a partisan newspaper.” Thanks for the compliment, but we must protest against the charge of being aecrimoniur, whatever else we may be, we ain't that—if we know what it is. Blue racer snakes grow to an average length of seven teet and t wo inches in Kosciusko county. They are a terrible and familiar beast, and show a peculiar fondness for the society of male Kosciitskomen frequently crawling into their boots and coiling around their pantaloons. In this respect they differ from the race-ci' old serpents that frequented the garden of Eden ip antedeluvian ages. To protect themselves against the ravages of these reptiles what few old settlers there are left uns w allo wedin that land always go around with double barreled shot guns of large calibre, loaded -to- the—mwade-with "buck shot. Ope George Pringle, after a battle of five and three-quarter hours and two hundred and fifty -shots, succeeded in slaying one of these monsters the other day muck to the joy of several mothers in that neighborhood. ——~~~ A fruit and vegetable preserving company, of a neighboring city, have recently addressed the editors of The Union a letter and mailed them circulars, in which they say they want to establish one of their factories in Jasper county, provided the required co operation wiH~Tm given by our citizens. As we understand their proposition they will build a factory worth 5515,000 and of capacity to employ from thirty to sixty operatives, if the people of the county will pay them together wi t hgrot:ind - for’ buildings. The business they propose to do is to dry all kinds of fruit and vegetables, by a recently perfected process that retains the flavor uninjured. Parties who would like to invest in an enterprise of this kind, if there be those- in the county, can see the letter and circulars by calling at our office. We have been informed that the report which reached this place to the effect that Capt A. 11. Green, formerly editor of the Jasper Signal, was retailing liquor at Winfield, Kansas, was an exaggeration and sprung from this foundation:— Mr. Green is a practicing attorney in AV infield and is also the proprietor of a drug store, which was managed by a clerk, where liquor was kept on sale for medical purposes. During a recent political canvass in which Mr. Green took an active part, popular feeling ran high on local issues, and the opposition paper urged against certain candidates as an objection to their election that they frequented Mr. Green’s drug store to drink on the sly. While a resident of this county Mr. Green’s reputation was considered above reproach and we are glad to learn that he still maintains a good character where he now resides. In connection with the foregoing there are many old acquaintances of the gentlemen re-. ferred to in Jasper county who may be pleased to learn that he is in a prosperous condition and doing "’ell.

i,r h . “For a month or six weeks past a series of operations have been carried on throughout Kankakee county of such magnitude and brassiness as to entitle them to the front rank among the innumerable swindles of the day. There are six operators at present, and their machinatiousextend throughout the State by successive counties.— Their peculiar manner of doing business is offer)ng cloths and dress materials In packages of $l5O each.— They pick their customers, only selecting suob as are abundantly able to liquidate all outstanding obliga-. tions. Their notes are taken and sold at one of the city banks, leaving them with nothing but actual cash on hand. The contents of the packages consist of a shawl or two —one Paisley* (? ) silk, poplin, calico, alpaca, dress patterns, cassimeres, overcoats, and other Articles for wear. After the departure of the sharp and valuable salesmen it invariably turns out that the goods loose a great portion of their lustre, the cassimeres look woefully like shoddy, and the duped purchaser finds that he has a very- long-horned ‘elephant on his hands. But his note Js out and cannot well be recalled, and he is therefore obliged to swallow the pill with the best possible grace. None but farmers tire approached.—

The sales are. dimply eijofmous. I n Will,county, their last field of .operatioils’ before entering Kankakee, their sales were sso,l)oo.—Kankakee (Ill.) Gazette. ' ! If we are not mistaken and deceived by appearances something of that kind has been going bn in , this neighborhood, and before long there will be an awful howl fromthose who have been bitten. < < » » » The prospect for a good apple crop is flattering in Laporte county. There is talk of extending the city limits of Laporte to take in Camp Colfax. , There is a surplus of 81,576,68 in the treasury ok. the town ofKentland. The Lake Shore railroad company contemplate laying two new side tracks al South Bend. Tire Patrons of Husbandry of Porter county will have a pie nic near Sager's Mill, June “Ist, IR«3. The grand jury of Benton ponnty found 28 indictments, during the session of the eiretiit court last week. Widow May has create 1 a sensation — at Goodland;y~Tiy“"'tny ing claim to about one-third i f that town. One hundred and nine now buildings have been built ibis spring, or are now in process of construction, at South Bend. It will try the capacity of the yards nt Warsaw to furnish brick enough to supply the demand this season, so the Indiunian- says. An association has been formed at Waterloo, DeKalb county, for ; the purpose of doing a general I banking business. The capital is 850,000. Wheat in the timbered sections of Indiana is.-.-saH’-to be looking [ finely’, and promises to be a good i crop. In the prairie sections it is | nearly- a total loss. Threats are made that if those young men do not desist playing ball on the fair ground at -Ligonier !on -Sundays , proceed ii; g s w+4l—lm instituted against them. “You must pay for that dress you tore oft'my back, yesterday, or ' I’ll bust your snoot for you I” j was the affectionate language with 1 which a gentle wife greeted her -Jmsbamb-in- one es our stores, on Monday.— Valparaiso Messenger. ’Young Matthews, charged with ' killing Haller at Lafayette in 1871, ' was tried in the Benton circuit 1 court last week, before Judge Ham- ' mond, on change of venue. He ' was convicted and sentenced to two ! years in penitentiary. ■ Hon. S. P. Thompson, Prosecutor, takes right hold of his duties and pushes things as though he meant everything he done. During the session of the grand jury last week he was, with them nearly all the time, working on tl.e side of law and order. Tie has thus -fur won golden opinions from our eitii zens generally.-— Orford Tribune. Wednesday, May 7th,a: 3 o'clock I A. M., Albert Becker stole a horse ■ from D. Hudson, of Galena townj ship, Laporte county. The sheriff heard of it at 7, captured the thief ! at 8:30, who was indicted at 11, | sentenced at 11:20, taken to the ■ penitentiary at 2:30 P. M., was dressed in uniform at 4, .-.nd locked in his cell at 4:15. That is business. M. A. O. Packard, E-<p, an attorney of Plymouth, Ind., is editing a legal department in lire Democrat. Last week in commenting upon certain action of Granges in Illinois relative to Judge Lawrence in the contempt case against the Evening Journal, says: “But the pretense of a court to assume to attack for contempt the conductors of the public press for criticisms of their acts is on arbitrary and most unwarranted step, and cannot be too strongly' reprehended.” Our thanks are due the Hon. S. P. Thompson, 'Circuit Prosecutor, tor a copy of “Index to the Felonies and Misdemeanors as defined by the Statutes of Indiana.” It is concise ..-and comprehensive and valuable aid to the justice or attorney who may at any time have legal business of this kind to attend* to. Mr. Thompson informs us that he has had quite a number of copies printed for the use of officers of the circuit, and we suggest to our justices that they make application to him at Rensselaer for copies of, the Index, as we are assured they will find it a valuable work of reference and aid them materially in the discharge of their official duties.—Oxford Tribune. The Commissioner of Pensions announces that section 9 of the act of last March provides for ho addition to the 82 increase in any case. Its intention is Jo combine with former secjtions so as to give the same increase to the widow of a soldier or sailor for the children of a former wife as for the children by herself, and to the widow ©Fan officer as well >■ as of a sojdier or

sailor. It also gives tire increase to, all children under 16 years of age of officers as well as- soldiers and sailors, instead of .fill but one where there is no widow*, dr where she has died or remarried,— South Bend Tribune. , x

Card from T. C. Workman.

•The billowing appeared in the Lafayette Courier of May Ctli: Mrs. Mary Workman, who was charged with the murder of Elizabeth Hedges, was released by a grand jury of twenty-four men, on : a vote of 19 to 5, alter three days’ investigation. The verdict of the Coroner’s jury, upon which she was committed to jail, was based principally on the testimony ol' one [ man, part of which was impeached by the corruboratiiig tes'tiuiony of seven oilier witnesses. ' Tire Coro,nev'sejury mirier the exciting circumstances, were . s rayed by the official character a id standing of the witness upon wlio-c testimony they ha-ed their verdict. But when the grain! jury j came, under less exciting cgcuihI stanco.«, tip-examiae testimony, they 1 saw clearly the mistake made by i the jury of the inquest, mid, to use i theirown language, “kicked it out.” ’ 'l'he tinie has not yet ccmie Jur a I detailed statement ot ail the facts I in the case, but they will be forth ! coining in diie timo.,.„“Lafcpal4<mcC- ; have her perfect work,” aiftt a mistaken public shall know the truth. ; I*. S.—The Coroner'.- imiiie-t 1 was held with closed doors..

Farmers’ Granges in Missouri.

iTelflS * lll excrF to the battle ground of the farmers against the monopolists. During the pastnffxhnontlis meetings have been has been rap-idly-but qirietly extewlingr—Nearly’ one hundred amt eighty granges of the order of Patrons of Husbandry have been organized, and before the first State convention, which is to. be hel l next month at Knob Koster, in J-nhnson county,"is assimilffcil,' it is -F+m+jd+Hhe number will exceed two hundred. At present there is a reprei sentatlon of the order in every ligfii cutttTi’aPcountj’ tnTlie“St-de. .and tlie’ membership which lias been gathered without respect to partv, represents the better class of our agriculturists. On the 10th of June three hundred granges of the Patrons of Husbandry are to be re presented at a co t: ven tio ti tu be held iir Mmiint PfeasahT Tovva, and addressed by Governor Carpenter.' These announcements give some idea of tlie vigor of the movements, but its res'tltsecan only be conjectured.— As al present constituted, it proimsi s ! infinite good to the class for whose beneilLiLlras- bedw -i+rst+ltiteii’-btTrthhr .will be the case only so. long as the politicians arc held at Jong arm’s length.—St. Louis Democrat.

Charter Election.

Several Indiana ch jes m+id towns ■ held their charter elections on Tuesday. Indianapolis, for the first time in ipany years elected a Democratic mayor, James L. Mitchell beating' Capt.. Wiles two or three bumlred.— ’ The Republicans chose all the -other-; officers, by small.majorities, and have eleven out of seventeen equneilmen. Al Lafayette there were three tick- ’ ets in the field—Republican, Demo-[ cfatic and Temperance. The results was as might have, been expected— ' the Bvimwrats-swept the platter. New Albany cleets T. G. Kunkle, I I-rrdrpendent Denrotrrat, —over J. R, I W’iiidstamlley, regular nominee—but Hie rest qf the ...straight Democratic [ ’ ticket ''was successful. I At Richinpnd.it was a draw battle. [ i The Democrats have the mayor and ' ■ assessor, tlie Republieh-ns, the treas- [ urer, clerk and marshal, and the j council is a tie. The election at Terre Haute was a triaugular contest, there being a j strong workingman’s ' ticket in tlie [ field, in addition to tlie tickets of the two old parties. It is believed that [ the Republicans haye'ali tlie city offices. They carry two councilmen, the l Workingmen getting two, ami the : Democrats one. The live Councihnen ! holding over are all Republicans. At Brazil the “anti-temperaiTCC” candidates weremtlTriiosen, jiarty "divisions being entirely ignored. The liquor question in some form or other, entered into nearly all thccon-tests--in every case tr> the disadvantage of our p_ariy. The mayor elect of Indianapolis, though reticent and non-committal, was, really the liquor dealer's man—and owes his success to their influence. —Laporte Herald.

Indians and Intemperance.

General R, JI. Milroy., Superintendent of Indian affairs for. Was-h-1 ington Territory, iii a recent report concerning the litdians under his i supervision, takes extreme adi vaticed grounds against the nianu- ■ factur.e of and traffic in intoxicat4 •*' ing liquors. He says: j~ A higlrer civilizat ion - demands the ■ extermination, not only of this ■ ble traffic, but of the manufacturing of the deadly beverage which has not I only occasioned the destruction of •two-thirds of the Indian, race of ! America, by opening to them the 1 road to every other vice with that of drunkenness, but is annually leading over 50,000 white meh down to drunkard’s graves, and furnishing I our prisons and almshouses with : three-fourths of their inmates. A national law prohibiting, under the .severest penalties, the 1 imporfatiorr,""possession, sale, or use of intoxicating liquors, would effectually suppress this great evil.. Such a i law would do more for the permanent i benefit, both of (he Indians and the white uiaHi and far the advtincemeht

of civilization ami progress generally, r than any other that could be passed. <'(.mmenting upon General [Milroy's report, the Echo, a temperance paper published at Olympia, observes. asjhllmsLsL—... Gen. 11. if. Milroy, Superintendent of ludian affairs, fbr this Territory, in his report of the affairs of his suimrintemhmey lor the past, year, to ihe Gom.missi(:ner of liraian affairs,' makes a si rong app'-al for a natioiml prohibitory liq'ffor Jltw for the protection of the Indian tribes in the United States, q’hc apjieid will be en.dorsed by every one who has lived on the frontier or where the Ipdlans Troquent, all over this eontinefit, and' who have witnessed the degredation, wretchedness and squalor of tlye Indian tri bes traceable d i refftly; to 1 iqubr* If the Indian was inclined to be ever so. 1 leaceabie and friendly thc-jnfernab traffic in rum, so fruitful of disturbance in civilized 1 ife, makes a demon of him just as it doos a vvhite man, and an Indian war is often ..the result. The demoralizing influences of a mock-civilization is fast sweeping the red man b&fore it, and Soon, if no prohibitory laws are enacted, the rumseller’s oeciipatliHi will be gone, xv’ith that .people.' Gsi:. M i iroy is a temperance ..;.ni, a;: iiib'ii;orii-.t a'ml a (food.'i'en,. an■> wphased to make mention of so singular a fact as a United State- ofib-cr sent to a distant Territory being a man of this stamp.

Parties and Party Fealty The Republican Future.

Some discussion is now going on in the paperless to- whether the masses, of Rcpublic'm voters are, or ;.re not, l.j.siiiu' l:ideviffion. to their party, and whether it is not necessary that should be put in control of public affairs, in order to secure just mid Ifcfn eFt govern men t. — As aqu es tion of political theory, it is worthy of candid consideration. Two diff'erent tendencies in human nature give rise to[two. d ifferen tcl asses, of „ associations, clyarly-distinguisha-ble in Church and State. Parties and Stales owe their separation to these general influences, however they may be modified by circumstances. One class of minds is cr.msi.r.va.tive, because veneration is stronger th tin hope. Hence such i persons defer to authority, are i content to hold on toreurreut ideas and habits, and in gem ral deprecate change. Another class is rad- [ ical, because hope predominate's, j and is in.favor ol change, aa .tire., road of progress. Of.course, be- ' tween the extremes of t conservaI tism ami radicalism lie the great mnsß of minds. —-BuUvFrc prepoir7dereiree of Thiluence gi ves eharacter 1o individuals and a-.-mci:;tions. [ A Conservative looks to the past, and sighs over a lost Edet ; a Radical looks, to the future, and longs for a coming Milleniuni. One believes in the past, “the other in the future. ....... Without elaborating this idea, it is sufficient for the present purpose to say that.political parties :ii;e,not. tire arbitrary creations of great , men nor the accidental aggrega- : tions of voters 'under local influenne'u tT.dpubteJ'y great men am l local -i i issue ne es- e x ere ise \vm girt but partie.s are the outgrowth of the agreement or disagreement of their members in general habit of mind. Not that, such habits are unalterable, but. simply preponde-r------ent tor—the time being.- Hence, when any matter of public interest claims general attention, the public mind will assume a conservative or radical attitude toward it, and voters will pass from one to the*dther party as its general character or special position attracts them. And these transitions determine the locak successes of paffies, mite strength or weakness. But, as between a conservative and radical party, made such by the general mental character of its. members, there is a fundamental difference in the principle of cohesion. A conservative party is closely bound loparty organization by the character of its component 'parts,. The very tendency which creates the party makes them submissive to party discipline. Hence a conservative party ik always stronger, as a party, because its members are more subniissive to party authority, and can be counted on to xwte the unscratched ticket, whetbc‘,r\it is.specially approved or not. <m the other hand, a radical -party is -by-the- same irecessity more independent, its members less answerable* to party decisions, and less disposed to follow party leaders. ' Being composed of more positive elements, there is individuality of thoughT :md vbteis are disjjosed „to do as they please. In other words a conservative jiarty is one of organization, a radical party is one of ideas, the one is held-together r by diseipli*©, the other by agreenient.

T. C. WORKMAN.

V eo •- • ■ ’ e ” \ ~ *• „ ~ Since its organization the liepublican party lias been radical.; — This is claimed bv its friends, and charged by its enemies. The years since its accession to power have been marked by stupendous revolutions. The culmination of the slavery controversy in civil war led to the abolition of slavery, the enfranchisement of the negro, and tdie overthrow of.the secession of State Rights. Tiled government now is different from what it was twenty years ago in theory as well as in’daw. All who regard these changes, as beneficent are properly Republicans; only those who think them wrong properly belong to the Democratic opposition. But of course these ell an ges ha re irot been wrotrght by theories wholly right or practices perfectly consistent. There have been aberations, positive oppressions and wrongs. To admit this is simply do avow the movements to have been human. Neither the j Republican party as a whole, nor

any of its particular leaders are jnfallable. Mistakes, wrongs, inconsistenpies abound in the history oi' .these changes* and these weighing on individtTah minds and-joined with personal -ambitions, and disappointments, and local influences, have soured and driven away many of its supporters, and made frequent changes in its Readership.— But throughout all, the party has held its radical ideas, maintained its progressive attitude, and hence commanded the conlidence and support of the public mind of the country. It is . a consideration of these general principles which enables us to explain facts which seem utterly inexplicable to the Democratic mind, and to predict with confidence thx? contihuejl success of the Republican party.. Our Democratic neighbors cannot sec h'ow a party abandoned by its most distinguished leaders, betrayed by those on whom it has conferred power and patronage, disgraced by the peculation and dishonesty of many of its trusted officers, can live and flourish,. Ah. matter of fact the Republican party has continued to live and flourish although such radicals as Seward, Chase and Greeley deserted it; Johnson xv.Li.li. all the patronage and power oft lie go ve rn ment turn ed aga ins t it; and Pomeroy and Ames brought it hitmiliation and shame by their dishonesty. The explanation is easy. The Republican party is not held together by organization or leadership, but by community of politic.-il itleas and purposes. The party cannot be broken up by the desertion or dishonesty of leaders, because not created by them. If they - ’prove unfaithful they are simply thrust aside, new men sent to the front, while the mass continues: to follow the banner of progress. To-day, in Indiana, Senator Morton is regarded as all powerful. But if he should leave his party to-morrow he could not carry with him into the camp of the enemy a thousand votes. In the Republican party ideas and purposes are the great thing—party leaders and disciplhm_qiiitir .Aubqrdinate. To a double-edged conservative like the Missouri Repubt/rc)', it seems utterly astounding that a “revelation of bribery and perjury which t-he last Congress . has..made,” does .not cause a-gen-eral abandonment of the party, and no explanation seems to it possible except that “Republicans are not as intelligent and patriotic" as it gave them credit for being. To Republicans themselves there is no mystery in the matter. Their faith is not in men but in princi pl e ; their fealty is not to organization, but to ideas. ' These “revelations'’ were made by themselves, not their _oppo net it <; a n d-are 41 te-s igu aJ j not for the abandonment of the party of progress, but the ruthless political slaughter of the unfaithful mem The dissolution of the Democratic party was the natural re.-ult of the logic of events. Its reconstruction is equally inevitable.—■ I low it is reorganized, or rather on what principle, will determine its future. If the. old elements are reorganized, on the old conservatism, a. ni-ere name will -not -save it from continued defeat. The American mind is radical; the glory of the United States is in the future. It lives on hope, not memory. Hence, as long as the Republican party is the party of progress, it will continue to maintain its ascemicncy, in spite of constant changes, and local and temporary defeats.— lndianapolis Journal.

Emigration.

Great as was the number of etuigrants landed in the United States last year, the number this year will be still larger. So large and constant an influx of population from Europe is one of the most remarkable signs of the times. It shows that notwithstanding the leaven of republicanism which is gt work throughout Europe, ITicre Is 111 the hearts of the common people a linn faith in the stability of our institutions thatnaught can move. The emigrants now coming are represeptecl to be of the best character, particularly those from (Germany—thrifty mechanics and farmers of the better sort, who bring, not only stout hands for labor and skill in various handicraft, but little fortunes for investment and habits of economy and thrift. Every such man added to otrr population, we take it, is equivalent to tlie addition of SB,OOO or SIO,OOO to the productive capital of the country, if he bring only his capacity for labor and no capital. A large proportion of tlie emigrants coming are young working men and women. Suppose but one-third of them to be productive laborers and those who come to us last year are good tor the production of 53,000,000 or $4,000,000 annually.— Emigration should be encouraged, not by the Government alone, but by itidfvldual TStafes.—South Beild Tribune. Gents' hats and caps at Leopold’s new store, opposite tlie bank. .Granges will be furnished blank dimits for IGcents a dozen, on application at tliis oflice. » • '

Breese’s Peerless Potatoes—grown.lty C. .D_ Stackhouse, and warranted true to name, for sale at N. Warner’s farm hardware stora 32-3 t. SPRING STOCK. WALL PAPER! WALL PAPER!! WINDOW SHADES, CORD, TASSELS, WINDOW CORNICE, &c., &c. The Largest Stock in Jasper County! GILT, „ TINTS, SATINS, : WHITE AND BROWN WALL PAPER! WALL PAPER!! School Books, Blank Books Stationery and Fancy No-ops, in Full Supply, at . T KANN AL’S DRUG STORE.

BUSINESS CAfLDS. - . T...Examination of Teachers. Public eXHiuination of applicants far license to teach in the public schools of Jasper county, Indiana, will be held at the School House jn Rensselaer, on the last Saturday an each month, commencing at !i o’clock, a. m. JAMES'A BURNHAM, Examiner. <». A. MONS, Physician and Surgeon, RENSSELAER, INDIANA. Oflice in Shanghai Balding, Front Room, Over W. J. lines’Grocery Store. , MOKES 14. ALTER, PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON, Rensselaer, Indiana. Oilice in Harding Reeve’s Drtig Store. J. n. LOVGUKIbUE. K. Y. M'AUTIN. LOI GIIIUDGE A AIAIITIN, JVZ YSI CIA NS AND SURGEONS Rensselaer, Indiana. RKINSTATEMENT niSTROII’I) RIAORDN. Meetings of the Commiissoner to restore and leiristate Lest or Dettrojed Records arc held at the Court House in Rensselaer, Ind., iu February,* April, June, August, October and December. JAMES A. BURNHAM, Commissioner. M. F. C’III LUO Til, Attorney and Counselor at Law. Office opposite Court House Square, otp, Washington Street, Itcnsselucr, Jasper County, Indianan ~ * b-20-Tv THOS. J. SPITLER, mOBOTITW ...OFFICE IN COURT HOUSE. Especial attention given to Real Estate and Fire Insurance business. SIMON F. TH6IffPSONi3 ATTORNEY AT LAW, Pros. Atty. 3oth circuit. Will practice in the Courtflo< Pulaski, Jasper, Newton and Benton counties. rSIOUPNOA A BRO. N LAW AND RILVL ESTATE OFFICE, lEeusNelaer, Indiana. TEETH I TEETH I TEETH . inserted—from ! handsomely fil-1 examined free one to an | led with | of charge, entire set. | geld or silver. | C. C. CHENEY, I) H IST T I 8 T, IVcHKSEra.er, Tif<l i a na. 3SJ6PrA.iI work warranted for live years. 5-34 AI.FItF.D M’C'OY. AI.FKED TUO.MfSON A. UcCOY A TIIOItIVSON, HANKERS. RENSSELAER, INDfANA. Buy and well Ccin and Domestic Exchang make Collections on all available points, pay Interest on specified time depositea, and transact all business in their : line with dispatch. JCpOffice hours,from 9 a. m.to 4 p.m no 54 ly. —I>IJVAr,MS 11T 4ACKSM IT 11 SHOP Is r in operation one door above p, c j? x pre as 'Office, RE NSSE LA E R All kinds of blacksmithing donetoorder f J. WRIGIIT. THK OLD UNDEIITAK ER, Has Coffins of all sizes on hand and ia prepared to fill all orders for any style. Plain or Fancy, at prices 1-17-ts DAILY RACK. LINE AND I, I VE R Y S T A B D E. . llacksrun daily (Sundays excepted) between Rtnsaelaerand Bradford,ou tlie C& L R R. Horses and Carriages to let at reasonable rates. J W. Duvall. HANDY MAN. The undersigned will do all kinds of odd -jobs?such as digging, walling and cleaning wells, cisterns and cellars makng garden s nailing lath and shingles, making fences, Ac 5-4 ly JAMES W. PORTER. New Blacksmith Shop. The public is notified that I have bought the Blacksmith Shop southwest side 6f Front street,.near the old saw mill, and repaired "it to receive customers. WOOD SHOP In connection where uagon making and repairing will be done by skillful mechanics. i ; atkoss or 111 SIIANI.KY and other cash customers will find it to their advantage to give me their patronage. SAMSON ERWIN. AUSTIN HOUSE, JOHN M. AUSTIN, PROPRIETOR S. E. cor. Washington and Front sts., RENSSELAER, INDIANA. Special attention to the accomodation of travellers. Good stables attached. 4-21 'A—__— .4 , “ get THE BEST. The most Simple, Durable and Reliable Sewing Machine for Family Use is the t> _._l , :. :—— _Stitch alike on both aides. This Machine has been thoroughly tested in hundreds of familleaand in no case has it failed to give entire satisfaction. Its cheapness, simplicity of construction, and strength, make it a favorite with all who have trieiit. Bee th/ agent and get one. J- S. HOI KINS, 4.42 6 A gent, Rensrelaer, Ind.

CENfRAL HOTEL, Cot. Yottßefasellter and Washington Sts., REIWWKLABR. INDIANA. Thia Hoase has been thoroughly renovated and furnished throughout with new furniture. Commodjoqa stables attached. THOS. BOROUOHS. Pkofbiktok. Downing & Little, HOUSE, SIGN&URNAMENTAL liiWFtw AND ’ PAPER HANGERS' IMITATE WOOD OR MARBLE. orders promptly attended to. - GEORGE ROBINSON. OLIVBR P. ROBINSON.. ROBINSONBROTHERS, Joiners & Builders; Rensselaer, Indiana,, Are ready tS make contracts for- building, altering, or repairing Houses, Barns, Stables, &c., and will do all kinds of work pertaining to the Joiner’s trade. We have bought the Old Saw Mill property with its water privilege, planing milland circular saw. Call and see us. Estimates furnished when desired. 5-27-3 mo JOHN P. WARNER, house sign 'FMUTSBs, Is now prepared to do all kinds of work pertaining to his trade promptly and neatly.—. Special attention given to GRAINING AND OKNAMENTAL PAINTING. Shop in rear of Norman Warner’s Wagon and Blacksmith Ships, Front street, Rensselaer, Indiarla, where -he will be pleased to receive orders for work . .JOIINP. WARNER. REMINGTON MARBLE WORKS. Permanently Established. 1 am now prepared to furnish all kinds of work in Marble, such as - ; MONUMENTS, TABLETS, T4INIBS, TABLE-TOPS, MANTEL PIECES, Ac., on short notice and at reasonable prices. By straight foiwaid dealing. I hope to receive a fair share of patronage from citizens of Benton. Jasper and Newton counties, and invite them to call on niiLiindJeurnmy-prices before -sending orders elsewhere; Encourage Home Industry. My facilities for procuring good Marble ars equal to the best.aud as for the style in finish I am afraid of no competition. All orders filled promptly, and in urgent cases can fill orders on from 15 to 20 day’s notice. It will be my earnest endeavor to please all. Orders by mail Will receive prompt attention. NV. NV. K'OSTICTI. 32 6m Hcmington, Indiana. FROM THIS DAY I WILL SELL Wines and Liquors 25 per cent, less, and CIGARS AND TOBACCO Of all kinds, at 15 per cent. Lower than any Other House in Town. Green and Dry Hides, And PELTS of all Description BOIIGHT FOB CASH. Patronage solicited. Call and examine'ou r tock and lenrn our prices. 5 25 61110 LEOPOLD TUTEUR THE PARKER CUNSEHD STAMP FOR CIRCULAR ’ • . PARKER BRO’SI WEST MEBIOEH.CT.; AND EVERYBODY ELSE Are hereby informed that a new Grocery has been opened in Rensselaer by the firm of DAUGHERTY & JACKS, Who have an entirely ne<v stock which they for cash and will sell or trade at low rates. Their stock consists of FLOUR, COFFEE, jHTGARpTEA, CAND K, NUTS; LAMPS, COAL OIL, LAMP CHIMNEYS, Q UEENS WARE, tteAll kinds of PRODUCE WASTED in exchange for goods . . St ore on Washington street, opposite the Bank in room formeily occupied by Mr. Chu Platt. Please call and see what we have to se ll and learn our prices. 5-17 DAUGHBBTY 4 JACKS