Rensselaer Union, Volume 7, Number 23, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 25 February 1875 — THE RAILROAD. [ARTICLE]

THE RAILROAD.

Hon. Godlove S. Ortli, of Lafayette, haßbten tendered the appointment of United States Minister to Austria, vice Hon. John ,Tav, recalled. Of course he will accept. Passengers are now carried from Cincinnati to St. Louis for $1; all on account of the unpleasantness between King Scott and King Garrett. It is a lvillkenny cal light, in which the winner loses. Comes now the statement, supported by proper experiment, that cold does not always kill the fruit buds of peachtrees. Those who claim to have examined them in the Benton Harbor peach region of Michigan, say that about one-half of the buds are still alive—morej than enough for a full crop, if no other mishap occurs to them. ul_— j— 1 1. - = rim:: The Indianapolis Journal appears to be trying to knock the reputation of auother “Christian statesman” higher than Beecher’s Life of Christ. It insinuates that lion. W. W. Curry, ex-Secrctarv of State, is guilty of tricks that are vain and ways that arc dark. It would be a liitle singular if all that pretty little story which the Rev. sweet William had to tell in his speeches last summer about—his morality, honesty, and integrity, should turn out to be false. And it would be still more singular if the veil which hides his short-com-ings should be lifted by a political friend. But if Curry is corrupt ,who is honest? Let the Journal probe deep and be thorough.

Among.the most interesting events of the day is the war in which the great railroads are engaged. The Pennsylvania Central is lighting the Baltimore «fc Ohio. Tom Scott agatnU Garrett. Scott opened the engagement on behalf of his road and combination*, but Garrett does not scare worth a cent, and at present seems to have rather the best of the contest. On account of this warfare, passenger and freight taiffs for through traffic have been cut down about 45 per cent., so that now it is possible to obtain a ticket from Chicago to New York for $10.50, or from Chicago to Baltimore and Washington for $lO. The fight is a spleudid one, with results very interesting to the public. On Tuesday Hon. J asper Packard, through his attorney, Mr. David Wile, of Laporte, filed an affidavit in the Jasper Circuit Court showing that his duties as a member ot Congress would not permit his attendance this term, that he had not had time to properly prepare to proscute his eause, and asking that the libel suit against Horace EJanies and Joshua Healey be continued until next term. Judge Hammond held that the affidavit was not sufficient, and refused his request. Mr. Packard thereupon dismissed his suit, ami costs were taxed up against him. It is underhe will tile his complaint again in season for the May term, which commences on the second Monday ot that month. Until then that $10,6(H) may as well be employed as to be lying idle, and we will endeavor to accommodate the first responsible person making application for the loan of that sum at 10 per cent, interest. Office over W ood’s hard ware store, .Rensselaer, Indiana.

Every member of the Congressional committee appointed to investigate Louisiana affairs unites in reporting that the action of the lieturning Board which seated and unseated members of the legislature in that State, as they were Republicans or Conservatives, was unfair, illegal, and contrary to the will*of the people as expressed at the ballot box. The gentlemen composing the committee which makes this report, are Hoar, Wheeler, Foster, and Phelps, Republicans, and Potter and Marshall, Democrats. This report being in accordance with the facta, (and none will have the hardihood to dispute it,) it follows that the action of Governor Kellogg and President Grant in order- j ing and permitiing United States j If oops to interfere to sustain the'

Returning Jloard and trample upon the people, were in violation of law, and lor the time was the overthrow of a republican form ot government which is guaranteed by the constitution to all tire States. In the commission of these acts both President Grant and Governor Kellogg have violated their oaths of office, and are deserving ot public condemnation if not impeachment.

Our railroad news this week is unusually encouraging. Col. Healey is in receipt of Tetters from the president and the vice president of the Chicago «!fc South Atlantic company, both of* whom are very enthusiastic. Dr. Raymond (the President) writes that “negotiations are progressing favorably.... Clifford & Co. intend to commence work as soon as the frost goes out of the ground, and calculate to finish grading in GO days... .It will be necessary for your (Jasper) county to move actively about the time work is commenced south of the Kankakee... .The indications in Indianapolis are strongly favorable to the road, and are such as give positive assurance that the city will do its duty. I held a conference there on Wednesday with Marion and Hamilton county parties, which was well represented and exhibited great enthusiasm for the enterprise. The meeting was presided over by Prof. Cox, State Geologist, and a number of distinguished citizens of the city were present. Arrangements will soon bo made for right of way into the city, for depot, grounds, shop grounds, &c. I think this matter is in good shape. Hamilton county promises us $75,000 or SBO,OOO, and I think Washington township in Marion county will vote a tax oi $50,000 to SBO,OOO more. The C. ifc S. A. R. R. is growing rapidly in favor in Indianapolis, and has lately secured the active co-opera-tion of several of the wealthy ami most influential men in it.... The road is now regarded at Indianapolis as the road above all others that must be built, and, I have but little doubt, we will get substantial aid there. Mr. Gutches reports that all is lovely at Delphi, and that the tax is sure to.be carried.... Since my visit to Indianapolis I have felt greater encouragement than I had reason to anticipate for the success of our cause.” »> We have omitted the most sanguine portions of the letter, but enough is given to show that the prospects of the enterprise are unusually brilliant. Mr. Rae (the Vice President) writes among other words of encouragement the following:

“The National Grange at its recent meeting at Charleston, S. C., endorsed the Chicago J: South Atlantic Railroad Company, and asks the farmers to take stock in the road... .The competition to furnish iron was so great that our directors thought that upon my return from Delphi it was best to ihvite bids generally, and I have advertised to receive bids up to the Ist of March.” From a reliable source we learn that ten or a dozen competing bids to supply iron for the road from Chicago to Indianapolis, had been received at Mr. liae’s office previous to the 20th instant. In conclusion we would advise the people of Jasper county to be wide awake to their manifest interests and not permit an enterprise so fraught with benefit to us all to lag or its progress be impeded on account of indifference or lack of energy on the part of ourselves. It is true that Jasper county has suffered mauy disappointments in regard to railroads, but it is possible that a united, determined, welldirected effort this time will secure what we hav'e hitherto failed to accomplish. At any rate let us make the experiment, and resolve with a fixed determination that failure shall not be attributed to our or neglect. There is nothing that so completely triumphs over difficulties and disappointments as persistent eftort. Come, iftfighbofs, let us get ready and when the word is given all j*nite in a long, strong, s.nd determined pull for the success of this fail road and the material welfare of our county.