Rensselaer Union, Volume 8, Number 42, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 6 July 1876 — SWINDLING INSURANCE. [ARTICLE]

SWINDLING INSURANCE.

Samuel H. Rowe, Commissioner of Insurance for the state of Michigan, promulgated the following revocation of authority February 14, 1876: "To whom it may concern;— "Whereas, a partial examination of the American Insurance Company of Chicago, in the State of Illinois, made by the Commissioner on the Bth and 9th instants, developed a large discrepancy between the liability of the company, as shown in its annual statement of condition December 81, 1875, and the facta as ascertained, sufficient in amount to impair the capital beyond the limits of the laws of this State ; therefore, in accordance with the requirements of the laws of Michigan, I hereby revoke the authority of said Company to issue new policies in this State, or to renew those now in foree.” As we are informed, the American Insurance Company of Chicago, is an institution of the same ciass as the famous Winnesheik Company which roped in so many people in Indiana several years ago. An agent of the American company was traveling in Jasper county last week issuing policies on the credit system. It is scarcely necessary to add that it is doubtful if they ever receive any benefit from their insurance in case of an accident.

Hon. Anson Wulcott is the best msn before the people of Indiana for governor. In point of ability he is the peer of his competitors in the race either on the republican or democratic ticket, and is folly as fair as either in his treatment of those who differ from him upon questions of policy. Besides, he is uncontaminated by corrupt rings and unspotted with political turpitude. It is probable that he will not be elected; indeed the party which placed him in nomination seems now to have a hopeless campaign before them; but those who love purity of character above party, and prefer honesty above popularity, can afford to scratch their own party ticket, and indulge in the luxury of an approving conscience for having cast a billnjt for the best man.* '

It is tslegaphed that pardons for seven of the Indiana whiskey ring who were incarcerated at JeffersonvUla, wbre made out at Washington aid forwarded last Thursday. The men released are McGriff, Kberwing, Simondson, Snyder, Lewis, Miller and Phillips. District Judge Gresham recommended this action, because on second thought he felt convinced he had punished them too severely. From now on until after the elections are held the watchword in such cases will probably be, Let no guilty man escape—a pardon.

Our Brook, Newton County, correspondent writes that "tiie high“waye are now in a diabolical "predicament, and have been for "some time pest. The Masonic "reunion held on the 24th of June "was a failure; the speaker did not "come, and nothing of interest was "done. The corn crop is laid by "for the present, If not permanently! at least one-fourth was never "worked, on account of the exoeed“ingly bad weather. Our county "seat removal sensation has quiet"ed down, and all hands are play"lng croquet”

Wayne county taxes have been reduced five per cent. Several years ago Jasper county commissioners did the same thing, at the suggestion of two or three astute penny-politicians who thought there was need of a little electioneering capital, and for the next two years county orders depreciated to 90 and afi cents on the dollar because U)e treasurer was compelled to endorse upon them this interesting legend, to-wil: “Not paid for wapt of funds.” Judge Pettit says if the demo* crEttfr party has become so pure that a justice of the supreme court la net to be permitted to cuss a street preacher, blaspheme to his tongue’s content, and buy “icewater*’ with public funds, he will hereafter vote the republican ticket. He don't propose to train with uncongenial companions if the country goes to the d—ogs.

Col. Mosby will take the stump for Hayes in Virginia.— —lndianapolis Journal. All right. He took the bush for him during the war—was one of the moat dreaded and annoying bushwhacking rebels of the Confederacy—and it is all right and proppernow for him to take the stump for the men who pi evented him from destroying the government. Benton, Newton and Jasper county republicans will meet in convention at Goodland on the 20th instant to nominate a candidate for prosecuting attorney of the 30th judicial circuit In this convention Benton county is entitled to 17 delegates, Jasper 17 and Newton 15. Mr. Hfnry S. Travis has the inside track for nomination. A heathen Chinee has no rights which a democrat is bound to respect If the haughty chivalry are not permitted to wollop niggers or shoot carpet-baggers they’ll pelt the gibbous-eyed children of Mongolia. They are bound to boas it over somebody—if they can.

A Woman at Indianapolis baa been arrested for cruelly beating ber husband. Another -incident with which to illustrate the twelfth plank of the republican national platform. ■ - -- . A dtooovery of virgin gold is reported at Casey, Illinois.—News item. Don’t give np the search; perhaps a virgin may be found in the neighborhood. It is settled. Governor Hayes is not a churchTnwuhej , i fto e B'^:briß- - statesman. Governor Hayes is worth a million dollars. Peter Cooper is worth two million dollars. Governor Tilden is worth several million dollars.