Rensselaer Union, Volume 6, Number 52, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 17 September 1874 — Page 4

THE UNION;, Thursday rsqptcmbor 17, 1*874

DISREPUTABLE ELECTIONEERING.

rrrLast wook Gen. Thomas .1. Brady, Chaimrn of yhe Indiana State ItepuTblican Committee, sent a letter to the Editor of Tin: UnioXi in whicli ho says: I desire to call your attention to the horrible scenes of violence ami bloodshed transpiring throughout the South, and suggest that you give them as great prominence m possiblt; in your jiajifr, fuom this Tnn: Tiu, trim KI.KCTTON. After the election we presume Gen. Brady and the Republican Central Committee will not care so much whether these reports of Southern outrages arc published or not. This method of electioneering is not only disreputable, but it is absolutely wicked. That negroes are killed, and white inen, too, for that matter, there is probably no doubt ; but that they arc killed on account of their political views to she extent publisJred by tlie Inter Ocean and Indianapolis Journal is very improbable. This “Southern outrage” business is a kind of stock m trade with certain unscrupulous politicians ; the cry is a dernier resort seized upon in the extremity of the party in power to create a diversion in their favor and cause people to forget, for the time being, such infamous measures as the “newspaper gag law,” the salary stealing, the railroad and steam shin subsidies, tlm high protective tariff, the class legislation, the oppressions, the proscriptions; the short comings, Republican patty. — — That these reported outrages are grossly exaggerated, the careful reader can net doubt. Only a few weeks ago the Indianapolis Journal had this item published at the head of its cd l loriaLenlunuise “About this time look out for telegraphic reports of a war of races in the Southjust precisely as the old almanacs used to say of the weather —“about this time look out for rain.” When the Journal published that observation for a peice of pleasantry, the order had not gone forth from head quarters to give these reports “as great pronvi nj;iee as possible till election;” but the Journal had heard tiiis “wolf, wolf” cry in previous campaigns, and knew when to expect it again. Let any person read the Inter Ocean ind remember from day to day what appears in its intensely parlizan columns and he wiil-be struck with the similarity of the reports published from week to week.— For illustration : Mouday wo have the Couslialta murders, Tuesday the Trenton massacre, Wednesday trouble ill Missouri, Thursday violence in Mississippi, Friday .bloodshed in Louisaiia, Saturday outrages iji Texas. Then there will be a general liisilade all along the line. Drunken brawls are magnified into a war of races, while murders and robberies are made to assume a political aspect. This paper scans its Southern exchanges and Southern telegrams for reports ot lawlessness, collects them column, exaggerates, magnifies, and gives them political coloring for mtM;e partisan purpose. If we are not mistaken the managing editor of the Inter Ocean was at one time a carpet bag member of Congress from a Virginia disc triet. By the term “carpet, bag” we mean that lie was down in that region directly after the war closed and by some Hocus poctis obtained a certificate of election during the time of transition from rebellion to reconstruction. He was properly a citizen of another State, where the people held entirely different views upon political questions eveii the most trivial; he did not reflect the feelings of the people whom' ho assumed to represent, was nbt of them, did not understand them, could not sympathize with them, did not have their confidence, and was not a representative man.— Of course after political disabilities were removed from the people and tliey were permitted to choose for themselves this map could no longer be sent to Congress from tjia v district, and having no interest there, hi| trade being gone, he was 'compelled either to work, to leave, or to starve. He chose to leave . J and now the columns of his paper are filled with intense, proscriptive, pnrlizaD. illiberaliiy; hoping thereby to revenge his personal disappointments upon a people who prefer to exercise the constitutional rights of freemen and choose representatives froth those whose are identical with their pwn, to being misrepresented by men of unholy ambition whose highest aim is fjr own a pleth-

! one purse. The illiberal!ty, hatred, and ‘fu-oseri jVliveness“of tlio mlfnaging editor of the Inter Oceania well illustrated in an article which appeared in its columns last Monday. Having said of the Shreveport Times that it was “outspoken, defiant”' and aggressive; and the nittrders which have illustrated its teachings, show plainly enough that it truly represents Southern white sentiment,” that paper replies “Here.the Inter Ockan tells a plumb square lie. We have never proposed to deprive the negros, of their rights, nor to kill any negros. The Inter Ocean is telling nauseous, filthy; - loathsome lies about the South, and particularly about the people of Louisaiia.” In answer to this the Inter Ocean says: “This man is the deadly loe of society, he ought to be sent to the penitentiary, or hung, as accessory to a hundred murders, and his paper suppressed.” The argument advanced by the Inter Ocean is that a Southern editor who does not acquiesce in its manufactured “outrages,” its partizan misstatements, and its wicked falsehoods, ought to be hung and his paper be suppressed—if the Republican party cannot keep itself in power by the votes of Southern people, Northern people must be frightened into keeping its corrupt representatives in control of the administration, and should this measure fail also, then the bayonet, the halter and the suppresion of the press must follow'. That crimes are committed in the Southern States is not doubted. That they are committed in Northern States is true. That more crimes, equally ashorrible ami revolting, are committed daily in the ei t i e-s-o-f Boston, New York, Philadelphia, -Cincinnati, Indianapolis Chicago and Sau Francisco, than in the entire' Southern States outside of llveir large cities is altogether probable; but to charge these atrocities to political account would be outrageous. There are people from Jasper county living in the South —in Tennessee, Missouri, Arkansas, and in Texas —who arc intelligent, outspoken Republicans. They have friends and relatives here v.'i fir whom they correspond. But we have yet to hear that they are timorous, or have any trouble on account of their political faith.— j One—a lady who is very outspoken ami a- radical RepubUiMin in 'her sympathies—was at Little Hock during the Baxter-Bvooks wav.— ■She. wrote to friends TrT Rensselaer übeot her experience, and asked if certain male acquaintances were .-•till warm friends of President Grant. “If you could only see some of his appointees here in the South,” she said, “you would lose your respect lor him.” And so far as we are able to learn from people Who have no personal interest to subserve, the conclusions of this lady represent the universal sentiment of Northerners who go into the oppressed and misruled States of the South. TTfeii"again, there is another phase-of the' question winch it is well to consider, if these reports of Southern political violence are true. For nearly ten years the Republican party has had control of the government. Its policy has, been enforced by the.bayonet and civil authority throughout the country during that w hole time.-— Since May, lt-00, the platforms of that party have been “eoiigratulatf.,i<r the country on the assured success ol the reconstruction policy.. — Securing equal civil rights to all.” Hither the platforms are false* or the current newspaper reports are j false. We believe the statements in tiro platforms are nearer true than those which are now filling the editorial and news columns of disreputable journals. But if the reports are true, then it follows that the Republican party has been ] deceiving the people year after j year by its reiterated:statements concerning she success of reconstruction measures. If the administration is powerless, if the government is powerless, to guarantee .peace and protection to its people, everywberej in all the States, then it is high time that such wretched imbecility was substituted with something more efficient. It is w ieked for papers to color the reports from the South as they do.— It is wicked to foster the prejudices ihat were engendered by the, wn,r, It is wicked to deter emigration, and prevent capital from developing the” natural resources of that section, by publishing these grossly exaggerated reports which are invented solely to’ gain temporary political advantage in sectiotfs far removed. *

Liikoconntv line a citizen who fougrU, under Napoleon at the battle of Waterloo. His name is John Basher, aud is 64 years, old.

Comes now the Independents of Lapbl-te county and place In tTie political field a full county ticket. They nominated Amos Tharp for Representative, John R. Stewart for Auditor, John D. Hoover for Treasurer, W. R. Godfrey for Recorder, Andrew J. Rodgers for Sheriff, Geo. W, Mills for Commissioner, John P. Cathcart for Surveyor, William Crichton for Assessor, and N. S. Darling for Coroner.

In the Fort Wayne district (12th) the Independents nave issued a call for a Congressional Convention. The Democratic majority of the 12th district was 4,471 two years ago. The Republicans will unite with the Independents up there and become cat’s-paws to pull chestnuts out of the fire.

BUSINESS CARDS. DR. G. A. MOSS, PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON, Rensselaer, Indiana, Office between the Wank and Kannal’s Drug Store, DR. J. 11. LOUGH RIDGE, PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON, Washington Street, below Austin’s Hotel, .Rensselaer, - - - Indiana. Dili MOSES B. ALTER, PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON, llciiKsclaer, Indiana. Office in Harding & Chesnut’s Drug Store. DR. R. Y. MARTIN, PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON, WASHINGTON STREET, OPPOSITE POST OFFICE, Rensselaer, - - - Indiana M. F. CIIILCOTE, Attorney and Counselor at Law. Offico opposite Court House Square, on Washington Street, Rensselaer, Jasper County, Indiana. t 5-2J.lv ■ntOS.J. SHLTLEIi, ATTORNEY AT LAW, Rensselaer, Indiana. Office in the Brick Building north side of the Public Square. Especial attention to Ileal Estate and Fire Insurance business. £B,OOO lo I.uan on Iteal Estate security, on reasonable terms. First class paper bought on reasonable terms, including' mortgages and bonds.

SIMON F. THOMPSON, ATTORNEY AT LAW, Pros. A tty. noth circuit, Will practice in the Courtsof Pulaski, Jaajer, Newton and Ronton counties. THOMPSON «fc BKO.’S LAW LSD REAL ESTATE OFFCE, Rensselaer. Indiana. WM.II. MARTIN, ) IJOSHUA HEALEY. Keutlaud, lud. $ ( Rensselaer, Ind. MARTIN &. HEALEY, ATTORNEYS AT LAW, —Tteiissclaer. Indiana. . iKsT Will practice in the courts of Jasper and adjoining counties.

IRA \V. V RIOiVI-A-iS, ATTORNEY AT LAW. Notary Rnblic. REAL ESTATE AND COLLECTION AGENT, llcussclaer, Indiana. A complete A bstract of Title to all lands in Jasper County, Indiana. Office in the Conn House. 6-21

Dr. IRA. C. ICELLISY SURGEON DENTIST, iu;xssn,Ai:u, Indiana. Teeth extracted and tilled. New teeth in serted. All work warranted for live years Satisfaction guaranteed. Office in Photograph Gallery, over Post Office. 0-6

J. B. SPANGLE Would respectfully announce to the citizens of Jasper county and vicinity, that he is still to be found at his old 3tand on the east side of the public square in Rensselaer, and is now prepared to do all kinds of work in ihc liDe of T A 11, O II I N G in the latest styles, and with neatness aud dispatch. ■ N B.—Cutting doue ot f sfior! notice, at reduced prices, and warranted to fit. ’ * 30-ts

'—.iiuia, DUVAM/S BLACKSMITH SHOP I s * n operation one door above > n, e Express Office, RENSSELAER All kinds ot blucksmithing donetoorder New Blacksmith Shop. The public is notified' that I have bought the Blacksmith Shop southwest side of Front street, near the old saw mill, aud repaired it to receive customers. WOOD SHOP to connection where wagon making and repairing will he done by skillful mechanics. , Patkons of Husbandry and other cash customers will find it ]to their advantage to give me their patronage. SAMSON ERWIN.

ALFRED M'COY. ALFIISP THOMPSON A. McCOY Sc THOMPSON, BANKERS. RENSSELAER, INDIANA. Buy and sell Coin and Domestic Exchang m&keX'ollectioHS on all available points, pay Interest on specified time depositca,andtransact all business in line with dispatch. ItTPOffice hours.from 9 a m to 4 p m ZDTJ-V-AriLH’S DAILY HACK LINE AND LIVERY STABLE, RENSSELAER, IND. * - • United Stales Mail Hacks run daily, except ' Sundays, between RENSSELAER AND FRANCESVILLE! Making connection at the latter place with trains on tlie Louisville, New Albany and Chicago'Railroad, and conveying passengers j(q4 freight each way. Extra teams sent at j’ any time on application. Goods or money | shipped by 1 express to any part of the United j States. I Idvcry Teams, With or without drivers, furnished on appli- ■ cation. Stock boarded by ike day or week, i Office and stable on Front street, above I Washington, Uenssibiei. fqdiaua, j J. W. DUVALL. I

E. T, HARDINIL-— f DRUGGIST,f Rensselaer, Indiana, Would announce to the public that they are still carrying on the DP.UG BUSINESS AT THE OLD STAND where they keep constantly on hand a large, full and fresh stock of DRUGS, MEDICINES, PAINTS, OILS, dye stuffs, , Also, an assortment of such Mcliool Itoolfw as arc used inall the scboolsuf Jasper county, STATIONERY, Toilet Articles Patent Medici nes,Anytliing and everything from a bottle of Hall’s Balsam to a bottle of Vinegar Bitters, or a box of cathartic pills. • PHYSICIANS’ PRESCRrPTIONS CAREFUI.LY COMPOUNDED And we are always ready to wait on customers at any hour of the day or night. E. T. BARBING.

DRY-GOODS! — • —•— FORIS74 LATEOTRII STM The Largest Stock! BEST ASSORTMENT! THE MOST LIBERAL PRICES j&J F TIIH Post Office Store. rpilE public is hereby respectfully notified J- that we are now receiving and opening our stock of General Merchandise for the Spring Trade of 1874, In our • DRY GOODS DEPARTMENTWe have been particular to select the latest and most popular styles of Ladies’ Dress -Fabrics, which includes Silks, Japanese Silks, All mcas, Reps, Plaids, Ginghams', Prints, Muslins, &c. Also, a large and varied selection of Dress Trimmings, Laces, Collars, Ruches, Corsets, Skirls, Gloves, Hosiery,

Beautiful Spring Shawls, Thread, Buttons, Needles, Pius, Ladies’ fine Underwear, Parasols, Ribbons, Sheetings both Brown and Bleached, Drillings, Tickings, Table Linen, Toweling, Carpet Warp, Carpets, Cotton Batting, READY MADE CLOTHING for Mem and Boys in large qqautitv, including many styles and qualities of goods— Pants, Vests, Coats, Full Smts, Gentlemen’s Underwear and Furnishing Goods including ! Fine Shirts, Drawers, Hosiery, Suspenders, Neck Ties, Pocket Handkerchiefs, Ore. We also have a very extensive assortment of TAILOR'S GOODS; <i among which we enumerate, and direct especial attention to, our Broad Cloths, French -Cloths, Vestings, Cassimeres. Tweeds, Jeans, Cottonsdes, Corduroys, Moleskins, Ducks, Linings, Trimm jugs, &c. * HATS ANTS CA.FS. Onr stock of Hats and Caps fop men and boys is large and embraces the most fashionaable styles. They are also very cheap-. As in former times we shall keep in store "a large stock of ROOTS AND SHOES for Men, Women, Youths, Misses ami Children,-. Calf, Kip and Heavy Boots, Raw , Hide Plow Moccasins, Heavy Plow Shoes, i Copper Toed Boots and Shoes for Children, j Calf, Morocco, Goat, Kid and Serge Gaiters J and Shoes for Women aud Misses, Carpet , Slippers, Rubber Boots, and Overshoes, &c. Groceries and Provisions. We have a good slock of Sugar, Coffee. Tea, Saleratus, Spices, Nutmegs, I‘udigo, Crackers,'Raisins, Candles, Soap, Sea Moss Farina, Starch, Dried Fruit, &c. An examination of our prices for articles iu these several departments will find them to compare favorably with any oftered iu this market. The highest market price given for Country Produce, Fowls, Rags, &c., in goods. Call at tire Post OpricXSTOßAfor bargains. WILLEY # SIGLER.

. IST o'W-—«— Firm! 3XTo"W Goods! Low v Prices! THE OLD RELIABLE Cheap Cash Store lIS Tll£ STONE BUILDING, IS STILL, TIIE PLACE FOR BARGAINS! I have just returned from Chicago with a large and well selected stock of GOODS which were bought with special reference to the Fall trade of Jasper county. In dditiou thereto I purchased a heavy bill of Ready Hade Clothing, and best Custom Made Boots and Shoes. We have the latest si yles and Best Quality of Prints for 10 Cents a Yard. A splendid lot of Winter Shawls, ladies’ and misses Shirts in large assortment, ladies’ Furnishing Goods, Ac., Ac. Do not forget the place—the old, reliable, STONE STORffi, -4-— formerly occupied by the firm of Leopold A Feudig. Sep. 1,1874. R. FENDIG. NEW GOODS. AT 1 THE PIONEER STORE. BSEAESACO i - FORM Ell TiY J. I. PURCUPILE & CO., AT THE NEW BRICK STORE, Would respectfully call public attention to the fact of their having refitted their store room and bnilt an addition thereto, making it the best s tore room in the county. The old firm of J, 1. Purcupile A Co. have admitted to partnership with them Mr. F. J. Sears, a gentleman of EXTENSIVE Mercantile Experience, and changed our business name to that of F. J. Sears A C’o. We aie now receiving and opening the largest and finest stock of goods ever brought to the county, which we propose to sell at PRICES THAT DEFY COMPETITION. Our facilities for buying goods are not enjoyed by any pther firm in the county, and they enalile ns to sell at exceedingly low prices. We shall pay strict attention to the details of our business, and expect to be able to render satisfaction to all who favor us with patronage. • Call and see us ; no trouble to show goods. September 1. 1874. J,\ J. Scars A Co..

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AT RE MSB EL AE R! Wednesday, September 23d. COMING! COMING!! COMING!!! Museum, Menage jie, Caravan, DOTT^XjK GIGAKTTJO CIRCUS GREAT ROMAN HIPPODROME, AND EQUESTRIAN AGGREGATION.

't||; TEN TIMES ITS FORMER Silt! VIntroducing the Grandest and Greatest EyERY NATION OF THE GLOBE -- AND RAKIi BIBBS ' LjJ!L_~X museum OF CURIOSITIES.

Till DOUBLE MAMMOTH CIRCUS TROUPE. MONSTER KfIFFRE UONS!. PERFORMING CROCODILES!

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i i ——■ —— — f Grand Oriental Procession! * ' . - ■ — ‘ ' ~ TWO GRAND PERFORMANCES DAILY; AT Q AND 3 O’CLOCK P. M. Admission, 50 cents; Children under 9 years old* 25 cts. AT REMINGTON - -- -- -- - MONDAY, SEPTEMBER SI. AT KENTLAND - - TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 22. AT RENSSELAER - - - - WUDSESDAY, SEPTEMBER *i3.