Rensselaer Union, Volume 8, Number 42, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 6 July 1876 — Page 8

The Mongolian Question.

It ia a oonfeuion of weakness, if hot pnailanimity/to exhibit trepidation in the face of a contesaedly weak foe. Th. Chinese customs, habits, morals and religion are at war with those of our own, but shall we confess our want of faith in the power of truth, of intelligence, and in Him who rnleth the nations, by invoking the power ot law and might to exclude this race of men from our shores? That is what it would be—a confession that our intelligence and Christian civilization was too weak to stand in contact with that of paganism. That is the kind of faith the first king of Israel exhibited on the night before his overthrow, and profiling nothing by those lessons of history, such a lack of confidence in truth asmsny nations have since shown and then fallen. The Pacific States are just now much alarmed on this question, but this is no reason why the nation should Stampede. It would be pleasant, indeed, to all good citizens, if we had all attained to our ideal of human perfection in all respects; that there were no law-breaking or vicious men in the land. But we are not permitted to sit down and glory in a finished work. It appears to be the mission of America, more than any other nation, to contribute her best efforts in raising up the lowly, and in the unification of the races of men, in morals, at least. And as there is a clearly defined law of duty in the ratio of privilege and blessings conferred, as a nation we should not shrink from the one while enjoying the other in so great a degree as wo do. Life is a battle, and we cannot as a nation escape our share in the conflict without confessing weakness and cowardice, a policy that would finally result in effeminacy and downfall. A retreat in these conflicts is far more dangerous than to march forward. It is often that victory comes “as by fire,” but finally, it alwayt cornu to the truthful and brave. It would be shameful to confess that our religion and civilization could not stand the contact and strain of paganism, with the fact so plainly before us that it triumphed over paganism centuries ago. Is it bad morals and vicious life and habits that is feared from the Mongolians? They are subject to our laws which restrain these elements of character. If our laws against crime are not strong enough to meet the case, we can make them stronger. And the Wonderful influence power of our those who are susceptible of it, and the rightful power of the State in retOraining those who are not, we may confidently go forward on our mission, so nobly begun and carried on during our first century, just closed. With Japan and China eger to know our language, and civilization, sending their young men here to be educated in these as a means of understanding us better in those countries, it seems pitiful to become alarmed at the fears excited over on the Pacific. There would be some cause for alarm if We were sending our young men there to be educated in their ways. If we have faith in the triumph of truth, Let us by its power aid in lifting*'up all who come in contact with us, and so shall we become a strong, prosperous and powerful nation by winning our way in a brave conflict with error.- Indiana Earnur.

Reunion of the Ninth.

After the meeting of the congressional convention, held at 31icbfgan City, the many members «f the nld Ninth lndlajia Infantry, were called to meet for the purpose of taking steps fur a reunion of the regiment. A considerable number of officers and soldiers were present. Col. Suman was called to the chair and N. V. Brower was selected as secretary. Col. Suman was appointed a committee of one to effect a change in the place at which the reunion was caller! to meet —to have it changed from Logansport to LaPorte, the place where the regiment was organised, and to take such other steps and appoint such other committees as he might see proper. A resolution was also passed that Mr. Colfax be invited to address the regiment at the reunion.—SouZA Because of a misunderstanding about the time, Clinton county was not represented in the greenback convention for the nomination of * candidate for congress for the 9th district, which was held at Crawfordsville on the 20th of June, and the convention adjourned to meet on next Saturday—Bth instant: A beautiful roan colored’ ox) which measures four feet across the back, and weighs three and a quarter tons, was recently shipped from Carlisle, Pa., to be exhibited <mthe Centennial grounds at PhiiDr. Landon C. Bose has been nominated for state senator by the republicans of Laporte county.

Retire Him.

With the exception of Godlove S. Orth, the candidate for governor, the republican state ticket is a good, one, and a strong one. With any other man than Orth at the head ot the ticket, victory next fall would be assured. With the advantage of tho democratic supreme court in our favor, it is more than likely the party could have even carried Orth through had the situation remained as it was. But the action of the St. Louis convention has put an entirely different face upon the ouestion. The nomination of Mr. Hendricks as the democratio candidate for Vice President will add many votes to their state ticket next fall. With Orth’s manifold sins to carry, the success of the republican state ticket is endangered by the nomination of Hendricks. There is no disputing the fact that Hendricks is a popular man. The fact was abundantly demonstrated in his election as governor, at a time when the other democratic candidates on the ticket were defeated. And in addition to Mr. Hendricks’ undeserved popularity, we now have state pride to contend with. State pride will win for him many a vote. In view of these facts, why endanger the success of the enure ticket for want of the firmness and sagacity necessary to rectify a blunder, for which there was little excuse? Force Mr. Orth to retire from the ticket, and put Gen Ben Harrison, Albert G. Porter, Richard W. Thompson, or some other good man, on in his place. The matter was seriously talked of some time since. Why not do it? Of course Mr. Orth would be troublesomely adhesive. But he can be forced off the ticket, and ought to be.-lndianapolis Herald,

The prospect for abundant crops in Kansas this year is as good as of any previous year at this time. Extended inquiries enable us to say that no material damage has been done by rust to the unprecedented wheat crop, and that it is entirely uninjured by tbe bugs—even the reliable chinch bug has not put in bis appearance this year, and grasshoppers being unheard of. The wheat harvest begins this week [week before last] in the southern tier of counties, and will be very lively there for the next two week-. It will begin in central and northern Kansas next [last] week, and unless the weather turns very wet, which is now very improbable, the entire wheat crop of Kansas will be safely harvested in prime condition early in July.— Emporia Newts. Grandfather Robert Dale Owen recently married a lady young enough for his grand-daughter. Guess he has not fully recovered from Lis insanity.

County Fairs of Indiana for 1878.

Allen county, at Fort Wayne, September 11th to 15th. Bartholomew, Columbus, September 12th to 16th. Booue, Lebanon, September 4th. Cass, Logansport, September 4th to 9th. Carroll, Delphi, September 26th to 29th. Clinton, Frankfort, September 11 th. Clay, Brasil, September 11th to 16th. Davieas, Washington, September 12th to 16th. Decatur, Greensburg, August 22d Io 25th. Delaware, Muncie, last week in August. Elkhart, Goshen, October 18th to 21st. Franklin, Brookville, September sth to Bth. Fulton, Rochester, September 14th to 16th. Grant, Marion, September 26th to 29th. Greene, Linton, September 26th to 30th. Gibson, Princeton t Septembei 18th to 22d. Hamilton, Cicero, August 29th to September Ist. Harrison, Corydon, August 29th to September Ist. .

Hendricks. Danville, August 22d to 26th. Henry. Newcastle, August 22<1 ty 25th. Huntington, Huntington, September 26th to 27th. Jackson, Seymour, September 12th to16th. Jasper. Rensselaer, September 12th to 16th. Jay, Portland, September 19th to 22d. Jefferson, Madison, September 25th to 29th. Jennings, Vernon, September 12th to 15th. October 16th to 21st. Kosciusko, Warsaw, September 26th to 30th. J La Grange, La Grange, September 27th, to 29th. Madison, Anderson, September sth to Bth. Marion, Valley Mills, September 7th to 9th.

Morgan, Martinsville September 12th. Noble, Ligonier, September 19th to 22d. Parke, Bloomingdale, August 22d to 25th. Perry, Rome, October 2d to 6tb. Pike, Petersburg, September 4th to Sth, Posey, Now Harmony, September 12th to loth. Porter, Valparaiso, September 27th to 29th. Putnam, Greencastle, August 14th to 20th. Randolph, Winchester, September 19th to Ripley, Osgood, August 15th to 18th. Rush, Rushville September 12th 10 15th. Shelby, Shelbyville, September 6th to Sth.. I' ■ Stkite, Knox, September 23d to 30th. Sullivan, Sullivan, Angus! 26th to SepUmber 2d.

Sjpßcanoe, -Lafisyette, August 28th. pton, Tipton, September 6th to Bth. VermniiOa, .New|>ort, September Sth. Vigo, Terre Haute, September 19th to 23d. Warten, West Lebanon, September 4th to 9th. Warrick, Boonville, October 10th to 14th. Wayhe, Centreville, September 6th to ”tb. Wells. Bluffton September 25th to 28th.

CAMPAIGN CHIMTRIBUNI!! For HAYES and WHEELER. The National Republican party has placed its ticket and platform before the American people. The Presidential Campaign will be one of tho most exciting and important that has ever occurred in the United Stales. The result of the content will determine the future good or ill of the country for a generation to come. The Democratic-Confederate alliance is the same in character and spirit as when the one wing resolved that the war for the Union was a “failure," and the other wing tried desperately to make it a failure. They are now a harbor of refitge for sectional animosities and pro-slavery sentiments. Since coming into control of she popular branch of Congress thej have exhibited no statesmanship, no wisdom nor patriotism—nothing but obstructive policies and destructive purposes, showing themselves incapable of progress or even of comprehending the wants of the country. They only “meddle and muddle." With all their promises and pretentions they have proven utter failures in dealing with questions of Taxation, Tariff, Revenue, Currency or Reform. If the Government again passes Into the bands of the Democratic-Confederates and they secure possession of the purse and the sword, the army and the navy, tho executive authority and the law-making power, they will substitue reaction for progress and re-establish a reign of terror and a system of peonage in the South, and ballotbox stuffing and corruption in the cities of the North. Prudence admonishes that “the destinies of the country in peace should be confided to those who saved it in war.” If the ascendency of the Republican party is to be maintained, no agency will be more useful and potential to that end than tbe Chicago Tbibumz which has no superior in power and influence among Republican newspapers. A Tbibunk Campaign Club Is needed tn every neighborhood in the West to supply the people with reliable facts and correct political information. The Tbibukb proposes to keep the enemy on the defensive, and to make it a hot campaign for them until a glorious triumph is achieved next November. CAMPAIGN TERMS, From now until after the Presidential election, The Tribune will be sent at the following extraordinary cheap rates: Weekly Campaign Tribune—single copy ; f .50 Twelve copies to one address 5.00 Twenty-five copies to oneMddrees 10.00 Tri-Weekly Campaign Tribune—single copy 2.00 Twelve copies to one address....* 20.00 Back numbers of the campaign edition cannot be sent. Tho sooner persons order The Campaign Tribune, the greater number of issues they will get for their money. Address, THE TRIBUNE COMPANY, Chlcaga, an.

HHK H H To the Working Clam.— We oan furnish you employment at which you can make very large pay, in your own localities, without being away from home over night. Agents wanted in every town and county to take subscribers for The Centennial Record, the largest publication in the United States —l6 pages, 64 columns; Elegantly Illustrated; Terms only per year. The Record is devoted to whatever is of interest connected with the Centennial year. The Great Exhibition at Philadelphia is fully illustrated in detail. Everybody wants it. The whole people feel great interest in their Country’s Centennial Birthday, and want to know all about It. An elegaut patriotic crayon drawing premium picture is presented free to each subscriber. It is entitled, “In remembrance of the One Hundredth Anniversary of the Independence of the United States.” Size, 23 by 86 inches. Any one can become a snccessful agent, for but show the paper and picture and hundreds of subscribers are easily obtained everywhere. There is no business that will pay like this at present. We have many agents who ure making as high as S2O per day and upwards. Now is the time; don’t delay. Remomber it costs nothing to give lhe business a trial. Send for our circulars, terms, and sample copy of paper, which are sent free to all who apply; do it to-day Complete outfit free to those who decide to engage. Farmers and mechanics, and their sons and daughters make the verv bost of agents. Address, THE CENTENNIAL RECORD, 8-41-ly Portland, Maine.

See! See! GROCERY! Having moved into the new brick building of Mesvrs. Bedford A Jackson and added largely to his superb stock G. G. STARR invitee everybody to cell and examine hie Canned Fruits, Dried Fruits. Hams, Bacou, Shoulders, Lard, Molasses, Vinegar, Cheese, Rice, Homony, Beans,Soap, Starch, Indigo, Baking Powders, Soda, Cream Tartar, Salt, Sugars, Coffees, Teas, Spices, Salt Fish, Cigars, Tobaccos, Meal, Nutmegs, Flavoring Extracts, Pocket and Table Cutlery, Queens ware, Glassware. FXaOtTR. and many art teles we have not the space to enumerate, kept iaatoek at all times. Goods exchanged foi marketable produce. Remember the place—he has moved recently, and is now in Bedford & Jackson's Yew Block, right hand door. The largest, best, and cheapest assortment iu Jasper county,r with out exception. Come and see for yourselves H-3m ' C-C-STARR,

MONEY TO LOAN AT NINE PER CENT. INTEREST, IN SUMS OF SI,OOO TO SIO,OOO, ON FARMS ANO CITY PROPERTY, FOR FIVE YEARS’ TIME! (U*Thia Is the cheapest mow y ever offered the nubile west of tho Alleghany mountains. Call on, or address, R. 8. & Z. DWIGGINS, Attorneys and Loan Agents, Rensselaer, Ind. ORGANS, OttfiANS! I have just purchased a stock of firstclass Organs to which I would call the attention of all lovers of music. These in-* strument* excel all others in quality of tone, elegance of design and thorough workmanship. Price to tuit the times. I will also furnish Pianos to those wishing to purchase. Orders for tiheet Music and Music Books will be promptly filled. I will also keep on hand for sale the Howe Sewing Machines and all fixtures pertaining thereto. Sale room in Leopold’s corner building. 40-6 m. RIAL BENJAMIN. Row to Save Money. TO the" owners"of lands in JASPER COUNTY. We near havb a complete ABSTRACT OF TITLE to all lands in the county, carefully prepared from the records by experienced men. In compiling this work ire have discovered the fact that there are BANT DEFECTIVE TITLES which should be adjusted without delay, while parties interested are living. The expense will be light if attended to soon, and may save costly litigation at some future time. These defective Titles are occasioned by a variety of causes—deeds not recorded, errors in making and recording, etc. All persons owning land in the county should call on, or write to, us at once and have the title to their land examined. R. S. & Z. DWIGGINS, 8-40 Rensselaer, Ind.

LIVERY STABLE AND DAILY HACK LINE. United States mail hacks run dally, except Sundays,between Rensselaer and Francesville, making connections at the latter place with trains en the Louisville,New Albnny & Chicago Railroad, and conveying passengers, expressage, and freight each way. Goods or money shipped by Express to any part of the United States. Livery Teams, rii Drivers, er Without, furnished upon application. * Stock boarded by the day or week. Office and Sale Stable on Front street, above Washington. Rensselaer, Indiana. CASH! CASH! CASHI . FOR CASH OR COUNTRY PRODUCE WIL LET & SIGLER. Will soil their stock of Merchandise as low as tlie lowest la rnnsket. On sad after the 15th day of February, 1876, none need ask us for credit. We t Positively Mean Ready Pay. Don’t buy until you can pay, and then buy and save money. After long experience and carefully studying the best interest* of our patrons, as well as our own, we believe that Ready Pay is lhe Only Legitimate and Fair Mode of Doing Business. Men who pay as they go should not ba mads to make up, by high profits, for bad debts. We are truly under obligations to many persons in taper county, who have given us their patronage and paid promptly. Thanking you for the past, we hope all will call aud see us still,and we will try and convince you that we are working for your interest as well as our own. Any favor in our power will be gladly performed, but WE CANNOT SELL GOODS ON LONG TIME. Country Produce and Bankable Paper (we to be judges of the Paper offered) will be received in exchange for goods. , Those indebted to us will call and settle their accounts, either with cash or note. As heretofore, we shall continue to keep a STOCK OF DRY GOODS consisting of Prints, brown and bleached Muslins, foreign and domestic Ginghams, Cashmeres, Alpacas, Mohairs, Broadcloths, Doeskins, Beavers, Casiiner-s, Jeans, Gettonades, Drose Trimmings, Laces, Hosiery, Gloves, Guffs, Collars, Ties, &c. Boots and Shoes a Specialty; Hats and Caps in great variety. Rubber Boots and Shoes for men, women and children. Ready Made Clothing for men and boys. Underwear for men and women. A good stock of FAMILY GROOLIRIES AND PROVISIONS. 21 The POST-OFFICE STORE, Bedford & Jackson’s new building, Rensselaer.

Greenbacks and Silver Coin are as Good as Gold in Rensselaer! ■W. *T. IMES Respectfully announces that he has bought the famous “Old Line Drug Store” so long conducted by Messrs. Harding & Willey, and has now an excellent stock of goods in his line, which will be sold at reasonable prices for greenbacks, silver coin, or any other current medium of exchange which is recognized as a legal tender in the United States. He has now and will keep a good assortment of ’ * * DRUGS, MEDICINZS, PADTTS, OILS AID IIMWS and all the various articles usually found at a house of this kind, including popular brands of ME TOIW BOAPB, Rlffl PBRWMRV. Tooth Powders, Preparations for Beautifying the Complexion, Hair Dressings, Brushes of every description, Combs, etc. RUBBER PAINTT, Lead and Oil Paint mixed ready for use, Varnishes, and everything used in the painting business. Has a large stock of Bibles, School Books and Miscellaneous Works, Paper, Pens and Ink. Also, a splendid and very large stock of Wall Paper. Call and see me, and give me a share of your custom

Lumber Yard. I am now prepared to furnish all kinds of Lumber, Lath, Shingles. Doors, Window Sash, and Blinds at the very lowest prices. Lumber delivered at Francesville by the carload cheaper than can be bought elsewhere. Please call and learn my prices before concluding contracts with other parties. Lumber delivered within the corporation, without additional charge. Office In Bedford &. Clark’s agricultural wareroom (old post office room.) (21) F. Im COTTON.

ROOSIBR HAY SLIDE. One of the Greatest Labor-Saving Machines Invented for the Hay-fieldl Cheap. Practical. Durable. Efficient Two men and one span of horses can hau and stack more bay with the Hoosier Hay Slide in one day, than five men and two span of horses can in the same time with any other appliance. Easy to load, and unloads itself. Price, 14-foot Slide, $7 ; 16-foot, fB. A. J. REED, Pleasant Grove, Jasper County, Ind. Aoxnts: —F. W. Bedford, Rensselaer, Ind.. Hubbard & McFarland, Francesville, Ind 44 AGENTS WANTED.—Territory cheap and on reasonable terms. Patented late — April 6, 1875.

Cheap Reading; OLD PAPERS " Not mutilated, in packages of half • dozen or more, AT THE UNION OFFICE Price only 10 cents a dozen; or 6 cents ’ for half a dozen. CHEAPEST AND BEST THAT CAN BE GOT WAKE UP! ■ m NEW FROM THE FOUNDATION, ■ «»■■■ ■ ■ Larger and Beiterthan Ever! LIVING SEA MONSTERS 1000 Living Cnriositie 400 Men, Women and Children Comprise the most perfect Equestrian Aggregation in the United States. WILL EXHIBIT AT RENSSELAER Friday, July 7th, 1876.

FGRANDOPERA I

EACH DEPARTMENT a complete show in itself EXHIBITED IN SEPARATE TENJtV ONE TICKET ADMITS TO Atl,, .Admission, 50 cents 5 children under ten years, 25 cents. Doors open at 1 and 7p. K. Circus begins at 2 and 8 p. m< «r. u. - 41 .2 GENERAL MANAGER. JOB-PEUNTIHGJFnCE. LARGEST assortment AND BEST VARIETY OF T T PE AT THE UNION OFFICE RENSSELAER, IND. Prices as Low as Any, CjMLsXa and she tts.