Rensselaer Union, Volume 7, Number 11, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 3 December 1874 — Page 4

THE RENSSELAER UNION. . * , Thursday, December 3, 1874.

We want 25 or SO genuine Hubbard squashes, ami will nay a good priee for them. —Plymouth Mail Magnet. Now look out for racv editorials. . —, | Some girls wont marry in the full of the moon, believing that if they did they would have ill luck through life; but a Remington girl would not let forty full moons stop her ten seconds. —Remington Guard. Why in the name of Guttenberg does Brother 1). Babcock sleep alone this cold weather, if that is a true statement ? The Head Devil of the Grangers, in his address to his fellow-conspira-tors, let up on the Middle Man long enough to recognize the Grasshopper. Rut that, we presume, will be the end of it. The infamous middle men, the infernal hankers, and the dastardly railroad men of the cities, will have I to relieve the necessities of the grass- ! hopper sufferers of The West, while the sniveling G ranger holds his wheat from year to year, waiting for higher prices, and in the mean time allows his merchant and grocer to whistle unavailingly for their little bills.-- : Indianapolis Ifr.raid. The Herald worked might and main for the success of the Republican ticket this fall. Of course if the Republican party cannot capture them the Grangers are a mean sniveling set of conspirators and devils!

Elsewhere may be seen the pro. spectus of the Inter- Ocean, It is one of the first in the rank of good papers. Published at . Chicago, the commercial center of the Northwest, it is especially interesting to farmers, stock dealers, and business men generally of this region. In politics it is Republican—firm, unyielding, radical, and we think a little bigoted and unscrupulous. It believes in the Republican party absolutely, as the rule of political faith and guide oi governmental action. So absorbing is this belief that it frequently r auvocates measures which do not harmonize with the fundamental doctrines of the party, simply because they are promulgated by some prominent member of the organization. Still, while it is a blind partisan, it seldom if ever indulges in personal vituperation, though at times it may 'misrepresent the motives of individ- j uals and place them before the public ! in a false position. While it may be faulty in some particulars and occasionally “slop over” in its polities! discussions, t e Inter-Ocean is 6iuart, ambitious, and ably edited ; and it is recommended to our fricuds as a high-toned, first-class family newspaper. Arrangements have been made with the proprietors by which patrons of Thk Union may obtain either the weekly, triweekly, or daily editions ol the Inter- Ocean at special reduced rates. Specimen copies of either of these editions may be seen at this office.

THE PEOPLE , ANE NOT THE PARTY , DID IT.

Quite a number of Republican papers are claiming the defeat of Hon. Benjamin F. Butler in Massachusetts for Congress as a Republican victory. They say he was detested by the votes of Republicans, hence it was a fiatty triumph. Mr. Butler has -been a prominent, influential Republican for many years; he was regularly nominated by a large majority of delegate votes in the only Republican convention held iu his district to nominate a candidate for Congress; be stumped the district as a Republican, advocating the election of the Republican candidates for Governor and minor offices; -there was no other Republican contesting the race with (running against) him; iiis nomination was endorsed, and his election was urged by the Republican press of Massachusetts and elsewhere, upon the ground that he was a stanch advocate and able representative of ultra, unalloyed Republican doctrines and Mr. Dawes, himself a member of Congress, and a Republican, went over to - assist Mr. J3utler make the canvass, and surged the people to vote for him (Butler) in order that might leave an unbroken line of Republican representation in Congress / But for all tlm—notwithstanding his prominence, his acknowledge -ability. his regular nomination, the endorsement of his party press and eompeers, and the powerful influence of government patronage

brought to bear in his favor—Mr. Butler was defeated by 1000 majority ill a district that had previously given lam 4000 to (1000 majority. And by whom, a Republican? No Republican rat) against him. By an Independent? No, sir; but he was beaten by a regularly nominated candidate of t|ie Democratic party —a simon pure, hard money, down-east Democrat, whose election was urged by Democratic orators and the Democratic press because he represented Democratic ideas and Democratic principles, which Mr. Butler did not and does not. i The position of those papers that claim a victory for the Republican party in the defeat of the Essex statesman is similar to that of the New Jersey bully who was describing to a listening crowd a lrstic encounter with a rival. Said he: “The first pasa I hit liis left fist with my right, eye and struck his right foot square with the pit of my stomach; then t laid down and let him rest, so as not to take any unfair advantage of him. Then I got up and struck him with the side of my head, just below my left ear, on his right fist; tangled my hair around his left hand, laid down and pulled him oil toj> of'nre; then, to prevent his getting away, I put my nose between his teeth and held him fast while I gouged off his right thumb with my left eye. It was a terrible fight, gentleman, I tell yon! I lost my left eye, half an inch of my nose, a saddle-flap off flne ear, hair enough to stuff a chair cushion, and was carried home on a shutter. But, gentlemen, I licked him; 1 licked him like the d— 1; I licked him till he couldn’t speak, and I had to call the by-standers to take him off so that I shouldn't hill him! It was a magnificent victory! ” The truth of the matter is this, the Republican party organization in the Essex district nominated Mr. Butler for Congress and adopted a platform of principles. The Democratic district Organization held their convention, adopted resolutions, -and nominated Mr. Thompson. Having joined issue, they appealed for a decision, not to any parti/ hut to the people. The decision was made by a tribunal whose authority'was higher than cliques, caucuses, conventions, or parties. The People—not the Republicanparty nor the Democratic party — decided that they preferred Mr. Thompson with Democratic principles to Republican principles with Mr. Butler. It would be equally as truthful to claim The result. Lh New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Indiana or Kentucky as favorable to the Republican party as it is to claim a triumph for it in Massachusetts. And it would be no more absurd for newspapers to claim the defeat of Major Calk in sJn this district as a Republican victory, than it dr for them to claim it in Mr. Butler’s case. Tli 3 party suffered defeat in both instances by the people, and not by itself in either for in both the party machinery seemed to I work without jar. The credit for | J j defeating Mr. Butler belongs to the people, and the Republican party has no share in it; to them belongs the„ odium of having nominated him in convention, worked for him during the canvass, and voted for i him at the polls.

Notice. The limitation of the agreement between A. Leopold and R. Fendig! lor collecting claims due the. firm of! Leopold <fc Fendig, will expire on the first day of December, 1574, —next Tuesday ; after which time I am bound by the terms of said agreement to collect all outstanding debts by process of law. I would, therefore, earnestly request all parties that are indebted to the late firm of Leopold A Fendig to come forward promptly and pay up. Those who pay no attention to this notice must not blame me if suit is instituted to collect the amount of their indebtedness. A. Leopold. Nov. 25, 1574. Public Sale. The subscriber, living four miles southwest of Rensselaer, having more stock than he can" well attend to, proposes to sell a part of his young horses, mules and cattle, at public auction, ou Thursday, December 17th, 1874, — A credit of 10 months, without interest, will he given; the purchaser of property to give note with approved security, bearing ten per cent, iuterest after becoming due, and waiving valuation and appraisement laws.' The subscriber reserves to himself the right to arrest the sale of any animal. or the sale itself, if he thinks property is selling Unreasonably low, James Ritchey. The pension agency ait Fort W.avne'disburses *480,000 annually. ’ Tr . _ - ‘

BUSIN; BSS.CARDS. i DR. G. A. MOSS, PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON, ll«n«*elaer, Indiana. Office between the Rank and Kannal’s Drug Store. PR. J. If. EOUGIIRIDGE, PHYSICIAN AND S« RGEON, Washington Street, below Austin’s Hotel, RpriHst-laer, -r, - Indiana. I)R. MOSES B.'ALTER, PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON, Kensielaer, Indiana. Office in Harding A Cliesnut’s Drag Store. I)R. R. F. MARTIN, PHY'SICIAN AND SURGEON, WASHINBTON STREET, OrrOSITE POST OFFICE, RensNeluer, ... Indiana M, F. CHILCOTE. Attorney and Counselor at Law. Office opposite Court House Square, on Washington Street, Rensselaer, Jasper County. Indiana. 5-25-ly THOS. .1. SPITLKR, ATTORNEY AT LAW, Rensselaer, Indiana. Office in the Brick Building north side of the Public Square. Especial attention to Real Estate and Fire Insurance business. £IB,OOO to Lonn on Real Estate security, on reasonable terms. First class paper bought on reasonable mortgages and bonds. SIMON F. THOMPSON, ATTORNEY AT LAW, Pros. Attv. nnth Circuit. Will practice in the Courtsof Pulaaki, Juj er. Newton and Benton counties. THOMPSON & BKO.'N LAW AND REAL ESTATE OFFCE, Itensselaer, Indiana. VVM.H. MARTIN,) (JOSHUA HEALEY. Kentland, Ind. $ ( Rensselaer, Ind. MARTIN & HEALEY, ATTORNEYS AT LAW, Rensselaer, Indiana. 3&TWfir practice in the courts of Jasper and adjoining counties. IRA W. YEOMAN, ATTORNEY AT LAW. Notary Rnblic. REAL ESTATE AND COLLECTION AGENT, Rensselaer. Indiana, A complete A bstraet of Title to all lands in Jasper County, Indiana. Office in the Cour. House. 6-21 ALFKKb M’COY. AI.FKEI) THOMPBON A. Mct’OY & THOMPSON, BANKERS. __ . rensselaer. iimpfaalaBuy ftiut sell Can and Domestic Kxchang make Collections on all available points, pay Interest on specified time depositea.anu transact all business in their line with dispatch. R'T’Oxficehours, from 9 * m tot r m .T. H. HPANGLE Would respectful], announce to the citizens of Jasper count}’ and vicinity, tli.it he is still to lie found at his old stand on the eas t side of the public square in . Rensselaer, and is now prepared to do ail kinds of work iu (he line of ■ - / T AILORIN G in the latest styles, and with ueatueßS and dispatch. N B.—Cutting done on short notice, at rediued prices, and warranted to fit. ija-tf , ,ui ■<—>, DUV A 1,1,’S BLACKSMITH SHOI r McrfgSiat Is in operation one door above g-,«W^a the Express Office, REXSSKLAKR All kinds ot blacksmithing done toorder New Blacksmith Shop. The public is notified that I have bought the Blacksmith Shop southwest side of Front street, near the old saw mill, and repaired it to receive customers. AVOOD SHOP In connection where «agon making and repairing will lie done by skillful mechanics. Patkons ot Husbandry and other cash customers will find it to their advantage to give me their patr-mqge. SAMSON ERWIN. H. C. SMI I'II, HOUSE, SIGN, CARRIAGE & WAGON PAINTER, Keeps the celebrated Dnrbon pump for sale, AH kinds of painting and pump repairing done to order, with neatness. Shop on Washington street, Rensselaer, Ind., opposite Austin’s Hotel. 7-11 THE WEED-F. F. SEWING MACHINE. The best machine made, and sold on the best and easiest terms. C. W. CLIFTON, '■ Agent . for Jasper and Newton Counties. Office: Rensselaer, Ind. Repairing none promptly, and satisfaction guaranteed.^ Needles, Oil and. Attachments furnished Vorauv machine in the market. Needles, per dozen. Wheeler & Wilson, Home Shuttle and Wilcox & Gibbs, 75 cents, j Singer 50 cents, all others 60 cents. 7-11 Llllli;UllTim.\: MRS. S. A. HEMPHILL * HAS MOV’D INTO HER [ NEW BRICK BUILDING! She has recently added largely to her stock of Dress Goods, Dress Trimmings, Buttons. Ribbons. Laces, Insertion, Fringes, Thread,. ; Ladies’Underwear, Corsets, Skirts, Hosiery, FINE KNIT GOODS for meu, women and children, men’s Fine and Neglige Shirts; "Comforts, Scarfs, Mittens and Gloves iu great variety for women aud meu, Collars, Cufifs, Neck-lies, &e. Au extensive stock of Hats, Bonnets and Caps, including the latest and handsomest fashions —for ladies, gen tieaieu, children and babes. AU kinds of MILLINERY GOODS in great variety. As heretofore, special attention will t>e given to Dress Making, j Prices have been marked doten to correspond trith the times! Mrs. Hemphill refers with pride to the uniform satisfaction her goods and work bare given iu the past, assures her many irieuds aud patrons that the future shall be an improvement if it is possible, returns sine-erect thanks to her customers for past fa vors, aud trusts to make it for their interestx to con- • tinne trading at her establishment. 11-.’tmo

£. T. HARDING. THOB. K WILLEY •0 . t . HARDING & WILLEY, DUAI.ttS |N DRUGS, RENSSELAER, IND., V• ' • . . 7T - ; ' /. ■*> Would announce to the public that they are still carrying on the DRUG BUSINESB AT TH33 OLD STAND where they keep constantly on hand a large, full and fresh stock of * •T " DRUGS, MEDICINES, PAINTS, OILS, DYE STUPPS, Also, an assortment of such Softool Books as are used in all the schools of Jasper county, STATIONERY, Toilet Articles, Patent Medicines, Anything and everything from a bottle of Hail’s Balsam to a bottle of Vinegar Bitters, or a box of cathartic pills. PHYSICIANS' PRESCR f r 7!Oi\ CAREFUI *. Y COMFOVN And we are alvwe ready so wait on customers at any hour of the day or night. HARDING it WIIiIiEY. NiW GOODS. AT T3EWG PIONEER STORE. EJ SEARS & CO. FORMERLY J. I. PURCUPILE & CO., AT THE NEW BRICK STORE, , V '» 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, - • Jj'r ’ .. ■ ' and changed our business name to that of F. J. Sears & Co. We aie now receiving and opening the largest and finest stock of goods ever brought to the county, wbieh we prop.se to sell at i PRICES THAT DEFY COMPETITION. Our facilities for buying goods are not enjoyed by any other firm in the county, and they enable us to sell at exceedingly low prices. We shall pay strict attention te the details of our business, and expect to be able to render satisfaction to all who 'avor us with patronage. Call and see ns ;no trouble to show goods. * September 1.1874.- • F. Jf. Near. Ac Co.

THE EVTER-OCEAN. ■ Three Editions: —Weekly, Semi-Weekly and Doily. Established less than three years ago aa a Representative Republican P aper, pledged to msntsin and defend the principles and organization of the National Repn oilcan Party.* the JNTFR-OCEAN w s early pushed to the forefront of journalism and achiyed a success unptecedented in the history of snch enterprises. By universal assent it has been amigned position as ” THE LEAD’NG REPUBLICAN PAPER OF TH NORTHWEST. Not alone on i ts political character docs the INTER-OCEAN rest its claims te po paler favoi. It aims at the highest excellence in all its department* and in this era of pregreau- . ive jonrnalism aspires to position among the best lhe INTER-OCEAN makes special claims as •- ■■ ■ g----- * A FAMILY NEWSPAPER. Its columns are carefully guarded agaainst objectionable matter, and every effort is made to render it a pleasant and profitable companion to the fireside. THE COMMERCIAL DEPARTMENT Ts conducted with great care, and everything possible la done to make the MARKET REPORTS snch as the FARMERS and BUSINESS MEN of the Northwest can BELT UPON. THK AGRICULTURAL DEPARTMENT Is edited by gentlemen of ability and experiance. In Literature, Local and General News, Foreign and Domestic Correspondencev And everything thst goes to make a fl-st-class newspaper. It is not excelled by anv nublication in the country. The INTER-OCEAN is a 7 7 P KTATIOMAL NEWSPAPEH, one that will he fonnd useful and interesting to Americans in every part of the (lobe. While it especially represen ts the GREAT INTERESTS OF TBE NORTHWEST, it is National in its views and comprehensive in its news-gstherin gs. Firm in its no litlcsi faith, it is not bigoted, and in all discussions aims to be candid, d ignified, and abov e personal abuse The INTER-OCEAN has the largest aggregate circulation of any newspaper published in the Northwest. It is sent to more than 6,ooo Postoffices, dis tributed in every State and Territory in the United States, in all the British Provinces, sn d numerous foreign States and countries * TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION : DAILY. By mail (payable in advance), per year 913,00 By mail (payable in advance), 3 months fi.Off Sunday edition, per year, (extra) j go SEMI-WEEKLY. By mail, per year [in advance].. SI.OO By mail, club of four [in advance] H.o# By mail, club of six [in advance] „ ......... 16.00 By mail, club of ten' [in advance] ] IS.qq Or# free copy with every club of ten. WEEKLY, By mail, per year [in advance]. 9 |,gp Club of four [in advancel . ....... ; R. 04, Club of ten [in advance] 13.00 Club of twenty [in advance] 4 20.00 One free copy with every club of twenty. POST ACE. —The new postage law takes effect the Ist day January, A. D. 1875. Under this law the postage on newspapers must be paid AT THE OFFICE WHERE THEY ABB MAILED. Ibis will make it necessary for all subscribers or agents sen ding us subscriptions to send the money TO PAY POSTAGE IN ADD TION TO THE SUBSCRIPTION The following are the rates to be paid under the new law WEEKLY INTER-OCEAN ...... 15 cents per year SEMI-WEEKLY INTER-OCEAN ... .Jf,,., 20 cent, per year DAILY INTER-0CEAN...:...... ....7...... 80 cents per year Special arrangements made with country publishers for clubbing wit h their publication* copies free. Money can lie sent by draft, money order, express or* registered letter a 1 our risk. Address INTSH-OCSAN, 119 Lake street Chicago. Illinois.

WINTER IS COMING auc will be upon us directly with its frosts, its snow, its ice, its bleak winds, and its cold, stormy, dreary weather. A wise statesman has said In time of peac-; prepare, for war. In the spring you plant corn and get ready for harvest; now prepare for winter and 111 Y YOUR STOVES At Warner’s Hardware Store. All kinds of house and farm hardware kept in stock. Nails by the pound or keg, shelf goods, such as huts,' hinges, tacks, etc., carpenter's tools,saws, hammers, augurs, chisels, planes, flies, brace-bits, smoothing irons, axes, table and pocket cutlery, et.e.,etn. At WABNWS NEW TiNSHOP over the Hardware Store we employ good mechanics, who will manufacture all kinds of tinware to order. A large stock kept on hand, including pails, strainers, pahs, cups, wash basins, fruit cans, and many other .goods of this class. Tinware repaired to order. Agency for the justly celebrated COQUILL ARD FARM WAGOIiS, which have a national reputation, and are considered equal to, or a little better than, any in the market We also make farm wagons and tine carriages to order, together witli wheel-barrows, sleds, .fine sleighs, and every description of vehicle. All kinds of wood-work and wood-work repairing doue ut our shops.* - BLACKBMITHDC!, in its several departments of horse-shoeing, wagon atm carriage ironing, tire-setting and general job work, done by muster mechanics. No inferior workmen employed. Take your cash and go to Warner’s Hardware Store, Tiushop, Wagonsliop or Rlacksmithshop, if you would have its full value in what you buy. NORMAN WARNER. 7-2-3 mo. Rensselaer, Indiana. HXCELLMT LANDS AN® Cheap Homes FOB THE INIftSTRIOtS In Jasper County, Ind. Ho! Every One who Desires to Make Profitablelvestments in Land! <£>•. The Lands of the Indiana & Illinois Central Railway Company in" Jasper county, Indiana, are now put upon the market for sale, for the first time. They were Selected witff Great Care some twenty years ago, and many of them comuiise the Best Farming and Grazing Lands in Our County. They consist of about 10,000 ACRES PART PRAIRIE AND PART TIMBER! well located as to roads and school houses, and will make DESIRABLE FARMS for parties wishing to secure permanent homes. Lands generally in this county are rapidly increasing in value, and are being readily taken by actual settlers at the prices asked for them. So those who want to secure Good Investment* /=• better attend to the matter at once. Propositions to purchase any .or all of these lands, In Li> rge or Small Quantities, will be received by the undersigned at the Clerk’s office in Rensselaer, Jasper county. Indiana, who will at all times take great pleasure in showing the lands and furnishing all necessary iuforma’ ion as to quality, price and terms of sale. Title perjeet. MARION L. BFXTLHB, Agent for Trustee of Ind.* 11l C.R. W.Co.

3DXJVA.3L.3L’S DAILY HACK LINE AND LIVERY STABLE, RBKBSSLABXI, IND. United States Mail Hacks run daily, except Sundays, between RENSSELAER AND FRANCES VILLEf Making connection at the latter place with trains on the Louisville. New Albany and Chioago Railroad, and conveying passenger* and freight each way. Extra teams sent at anv time on application. Goods or moneyshipped by express to any nart of the United States. livery Teams, With or without drivers, furnished on application. Stock boarded by the day or week. Office and stable on Front street, above Washington, Rensselaei, Indiana, J. W. DUVALL. New : ; ' 7 Firm! KTe'W’ Goods! Low Prices! THE OLD RELIABLE Cheap Cash Store IN THE STONE BUILDING, IS STILL THE PLACE FOR BARGAINS! I have just returned from Chicago with a large and well selected stock of IDiRTST GOODS which were bought with special reference to the Fall trade of Jasper county. In addition thereto 1 purchased a heavy bill of Ready Made Clothing, and best Custom Made Boots and Shoes. We have the latest styles aad Beat Quality of Prints tor 10 Cents a Yard. A splendid lot of Winter Shawl* ladies’ end muses Skirts in large assortment, ladies Famishing Goods, Ac., Ac. Do not forget tho place—the old, reliable, - STONE STORE, formerly occupied by the firm of Leopold A Fendig. Pep. 1*1874. K. FHNTOO. *• ‘ • • &