Rensselaer Union, Volume 6, Number 34, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 14 May 1874 — Tire PEOPLE’S MOVEMENT. [ARTICLE]

Tire PEOPLE’S MOVEMENT.

PHEAUBLB AH* PtATF«BJI. Whereas, The laboring classes have heretofore neglected to take such part in tbe primary caucuses of political parties as Was necessary to secure proper representation of their interests lathe legislation of the country, therefore, We, the Patrons of Husbandry of Jasper County, Invite all legal voters o t said county, Irrespective of former political affiliations, whose views harmonise with those set forth in tbe SUbioined resolutions, to meet at their respective places of voting on Saturday, May 80th, 1874, for the purpose t>f holding a People’s primary election to nominate candidates for county officers, and to express their choice of a candidate for Representative in the State Assembly from the counties of White and Jasper. Resolved, That we favor strictest economy in the administration of National, State and County affairs, and in the expenditure of public money; therefore we condemn as unhecessary, unjust and demoralizing the action of those members of Congress Who voted to increase tbe salaries of government officers and took back pay, and also of the members of our State Legislatures tbe last sessions thereof who voted for or accepted an increase of their pay, thus evading the provisions of the State Constitution and violating its spirit. Resolved, That we oppose an exclusively protective tariff, which tends to build up monopolies detrimental to the interests of the many; but tariffs should be so adjusted as to avoid extremes of Protection and Free Trade and prove as nearly as possible only the means for collecting revenue. Resolved, That with an increase of the assessed value of property in the State of Indiana there should have been a decrease in tbe rate of taxation, therefore we favor legislation, at the earliest possible day, having this object in view. Resolved, That those engaged in agricultural pursuitscoustitute alarge, powerful, respectable and intelligent class, whose Interests cannot be circumscribed without Injury to the Nation, therefore we favor legislation, both State and National, which has for its aim an increase or the facilities for transporting to markets the products of their fields an# pastures and such regulations of the tariffs thereon as are demanded by public welfare and consistent with organic law. Resolved, That we sympathize with all movements aiming to eradicate vice, elevate the standard of morals, and better the condition of society. We recognize the good accomplished by advocates of temperance in our county, and favor the passage of such State laws to regulate the traffic in intoxicating liquors as wisdom shall dictate. MVL.ES FOR CONDUCTING THE FRIRAHI election. Announcement.—A Primary Election will be held bv the people of Jasper county, irrespective of old party affiliations, at the several election precincts, on Saturday the 30th day of May, 1874, for the purpose of nominating candidates for the various county offices, and to express their choice for Representative to the State Legislature for the counties of White and Jasper. Candidates. —The candidates nt this election will be required to pledge themselves to support tbe tieket nominated that day. Who May Voik.—All persons who are legal voters, or wbo will be legal voters at the time of holding the general election In October, 1874, will be entitled to vote at this election. Election Board.—The election board in each township shall be composed of the members of the Central Committee of that township, and they shall elect their secretary. Returns and Board op Canvassers.—One of the Central Committee shall return the poll books and tally papers op Monday, the first day of June, to Rensselaer, before the Central Committee, which will meet at the Court House at 1 o’clock p. m., and act as a Board of Canvassers. Invitation.— Come out every one, and assist in nominating a good ticket of honest and capable men. By order of the People’s Central Committee. J. Healey, Becty. ANNOUNCEMENTS. For Clerk. —Charles H. Price is a candidate for Clerk of Jasper county, subject to the decision of the people at their Prtmary Election on the 80th of May, 1874. Horace E. James is a candidate for Clerk of Jasper county, subject to nomination by the people at their Primary Election on the 30th instant. For Sheriff.—Erastus Peacock is a candidate for Sheriff of Jasper county, subject to nomination by the People’s Primary Election on the 30th instant. Fob Appraiser.—J. W. Hogan, of Wheatfield, township, is a oandldate tor Appraiser of Jasper county, subject to tbe decision of the People’s Primary Election, May 30th, 1874. Charles Boroughs is a candidate for Appraiser of Jasper county, subject to nomination by the People’s Primary Election on tbe 80th instant For Commissioners. —Frederick Hoover, of Carpenter township, is a .candidate for County Commissioner ,of District No. 3, subject to the decision of the people at their Primary of May 30tb, 1874. ■w €. P. Howard is a candidate for Appraiser of Jasper county, subject ,to tne October election. Two hundred barrels of salt at JS. I. Purcupile A Co’t store. Circuit court is in session part of* tbe time this week, with Judge Hammond presiding. Jit Mrs. Halstead’s store ladies gap get any kind ot head-gear, from a wire hairpin to a hSt worth #2O. -• . -See the correction made this •week in the announcement of the president of the Central Associating sd Patrons of Husbandry. Farmers w* now m the midst of corn planting—some few have finished. A very large number of acres is being put out this season. You may dispose of all your surplus wool this season at J. I. Purcupile <fe Co.’s, who will pay the highest market price for it in cash or trade.

At Mrs, Halstead’s millinery shop ladies can have their old hats bleached, pressed and trimmed over so as to look as neat as new. The Francesville Hone Banner says that Mrs. Isabel, wife oi Eli Faris, Esq., of Gillam township, Jasper county, died on the 4th instant, aged 58 years. For the first time in many years peach trees are bloming to their fullest capacity for bearing. Apples, pears, cherries, plums and stawberries also promise an abundance of fruit. Next Saturday the board of Directors of the Jasper County Agricultural and Mechanical Association hold a meeting to perfect the premium list for the next fair, and to transact other business pertaining to the Association. The Lowell Star says that Elder Shortridge and sons are going to take a drove of cattle to herd in Jasper county this season. Presume Elder Lemuel Shortridge, of Keener township, is referred to. Mr. Mareh. Warner has kindly consented not to go to Idaho this summer, but will permit the light of his smiles to still illuminate the plains of Jasper county. He is now clerking m the postoffice store for Messrs. Willey A Sigler. At the regular meeting of Iroquois Lodge No. 143,1. O. O. F., last Tuesday evening, Ira W. Yeoman was elected Representative to the Grand Lodge of Indiana, which convenes at Indianapolis next Wednesday. Charles C. Starr was elected Alternate Representative. Bargains in corsets, gloves, hose, ruches, handkerchiefs plain or fancy, pins needles, hooks and eyes, combs, thread, hair ornaments, dress minings, silk floss, braids, bustles, hoop skirts, and muslin trimmings of all kinds are obtained by those who trade at Mrs. Halstead’s store. “ Mr. Henry Luers lias started to visit his parents and friends in “de Vaterland,” where he will remain three months. In order to keep posted in Jasper county affairs lie has the Rensselaer Union mailed to “Heinrich Luers, in Holtrup, amt Vccta, grossp Oldenburg, Gerrnani.” ■ ■ _ Mr. Stott Grant and Mr. Wm. H. Sayler can supply all who may desire t hem with genuine, thoroughbred Colorado potato bugs—full grown and ready for business.— Having been acquainted with these gentlemen many years we do not hesitate to endorse their representations as reliable; and afiy wanting stock of this kind will be fully satisfied with that obtained from their collection. Fire. —The house of Healy, three miles south ot town, was burnt down last Thursday, and nearly all its contents were consumed. It is not known how the casualty originated, but it is supposed from a defective flue. To Granges. —On account of the Primary Election having been appointed for the regular day of meeting, the Jasper County Central Association of Patrons of Husbandry will meet on the fourth Saturday of this month, being the 23rd day thereof. A. D. Swain, President Central Association.