Rensselaer Union, Volume 8, Number 44, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 20 July 1876 — Page 4

RENSSELAER ONION Thnndty, Jtdy 20. 18T6.

CAPTAIN O'BRIEN, OF KENTLAND.

la Mt article which appeared in these column* several week* since, it was remarked that “In Newson “county an ex-Confedcrate eaptain “finds fault because Dr. Haymond “ha* worn the blue, and would not “stultify bis record aa a soldier and “patriot by voting with Hon. Ben. “Hill and the Confederate democrats upon the amnesty question.” The Kentland Gantt* concludes this paragraph alludes to Mr. O 'Brien of that town, a prominent lawyer of fine professional attain - meats, an ardent democrat, a gentleman of culture and agreeable manners, a good citisen, and, aa we hear, a brave man who mistakenly and wrongfully espoused the Confederate cause, took np arms against the United States government, and was severely wounded i* battle while serving in the rebel ranks. The Gantt*'* surmise is correct. The Union did allude to him; and now embraces the earliest occasion to say that it was wrongly informed with regard to Mr. O’Brien’s position. This gentleman fully accepts the results of the war as conclusive settlement of the issue between the South and the general government, and earnestly desires peace, the supremacy of the laws, and harmony between the sections under the national flag. He does not condemn Dr. Haymond for his action upon the amnesty question; he does not find fault with him for having worn the blue; but on the contrary endorses his official course in congress, and warmly advocates his renomination and reelection. As WM said above, Mr. O’Brien is a gentleman of fine professional attainments, a good citixen, and i& not willing for the war issues, which are accepted as settled, being reopened at th«s or any future time.

NEN COPPERHEAD NEWSPAPERS.

Gauging them by their own favorite standard, the Indianapolis .Journal, the Logansport Journal, .the Chicago Journal and several others of like prominence not necessary here to catalogue, which have hitherto been considered among the strsightest sect of republicans, have become “vile copperhead concerns 7 ’ within the past ten days; and now abuse President Grant as roundly as ever the New York did in its palmiest days of vituperation. It is painful,, very painful, to observe these able newspapers going clear over to the enemies of the country just on the eve of a campaign when it behooves every loyal and honest citizen to act with the republican party. The conduct of the Logansport Journal is especially ungrateful and serpent like, to thus sting the bosom from which it has derived so much nourishment and comfort. And then the provocation is so contemptible, too. They are mad because a few favorites were removed from fat offices to make room for other hungry-bellied cormorants. These newspapers are miserable soreheads. Won’t the Kentland Gantt* and LaPorte CAronic/r crack the party lash at them once or twice jnst for luck ? Prod ’em up a little, Brothers Conner and Packard.

flap, I. C. B. Sum an has published a call to the survivors of th# sth recipient Indiana volunteers requesting them to assemble and hold a reunion at LaPorte, on Thursday, September 14th, “tor the purpose of reviving old memories, and bringing together again for the interchange of greetings, the officers and men of a regiment who shared together the trials and dangers of more than four years of active service in the late war. ft is hoped that every surviving member of ths regiment who can possibly join his comrades on that day will be present.” Every preparation will be made that is possible to render thia first reunion all that it sbpuld be in interest. Comrades who see this notice are requested to inform those in other localities. A newspaper st Fowler, called the Ptmoerat, asys that “the people's convention, which met in this place on Saturday last, unanimously endorsed the Hon. James commonly called ‘Blqa

Jeans*—the democratic nominee for governor of Indiana.” This would seem to indicate that the “people’s convention” was a democratic rose by another name. Is it not suspiciously singular when men go traveling about the country under an assumed name ? Does it not excite suspicion that they have at some former time in their lives done something of which they are ashamed ? If a man is a democrat, or a republican, or an independent, let him bang out his colors—if he think* proper. If a newspaper is a politic! nondescript, or a hermaphrodite, or an Ishmaelite, let it act as The Union does. With few notable exceptions, the republican press throughout the country condemn President Grant in strongest terms for his recent action in the removal of prominent public officials, among whom Mr. Jewell and Mr. Pratt are conspicuous. They have left little unsaid in this outburst of indignation that has not been often repeated for three years past by the independent press, whom they have so loudly condemned. They have rung the changes on Grantism with as much vigor as the bitterest democratic journals. Jpdeed, to measure them by their own standard, pine-tenths of all the newspapers of republican antecedents among our exchanges, besides several correspondents, have within two weeks been converted into viol ent copperheads, and disloyal, traitorous sheets; simply because a favorite has'been removed from the public teat to make room for other cormorants. Such is high-toned, disinterested and far-sighted statesmanship.

Mr. Sanborn, of Lake county, a local politician of the democratic faith, of some celebrity, was in town a few hours on Tuesday evening, trying to manufacture sentiment in favor of the nomination of Hon. John H. Winterbotham, of : Michigan City, for congress. He discovered a strong current in favor of that course among republicans, and.* correspondingly strong feeling |!or Dr. Haymond among tf>e independents and democrat*. If there in anything the republicans in this end of the district would be especially glad to have the democracy do, it is to throw Dr. Haymond overboard This would give them a grand opportunity to ring the changes about democratic hate of Übion soldiers, which they would be quick to embrace.

Next Saturday the fast mail train between New York and the West will be discontinued. A great inconvenience will be experienced by this result by the newspapers of both the East and West, as well as the public generally. Under the •fast mail arrangement New York papers reach us the day after publication, while under the old arrangement they will be several days on the way. We are sorry to see retrogression in this respect, and regret it all the more from the fact that in this centennial year of progress and improvement we had hoped for better things than the discontinuance of our fast mail train. The Journal thinks it “a clear case of a revolution going backwards.”

On the eighth page of The Uniox to-day will be found the premium list of the fifth annual fair of the Jasper County Agricultural and Mechanical Association, which is to be held in Rensselaer, on the 12th, 13th, 14th and 15th days of September next. The rules, regulations and list of premiums have been revised and corrected, and now stand as they will be enforced, pest fall. A few extra numbers of The Union have been issued this week to supply those who may desire to send a copy of the premium list tp acquaintances. Hon. John Coburn concluded that discretion wad the belter part of valor, and' at the eleventh hour and thirtieth minute withdrew from the candidacy for congress in the sixth or Indianapolis district; whereupon the republicans nominated Hon. John Hanna. VMr. Charles P. Newburg visited Rensselaer this week in the interest of the LaFsyette Journal office.

LOCAL GOSSIP.

New calicos at F. J. Sears & Co.’s. Parasols in great variety at F J. Sear* & Co.’s. Green apples (ripe) retail for 25 cents a peck at the store*. Soda water, cool, refreshing, pure and healthful at Charley Starr’s. Go to F. J. Sears <k Co. for the best assorted stock of goods in th e county. ~ . Largest stock, best quality, and cheapest groceries in Rensselaer, at C. C. Starr’s. Charley Starr keeps Old Congress and other favorite brands of chewing tobacco. Sugar, tea, coffee, salt, etc., at Starr’s. The best place in Rensselaer to buy groceries. Again I would say do not tail to settle old accounts and renew your credit at A. Leopold’s. A new invoice of linen suits for ladies just received at F. J. Bears &> Co.’s. Call and see them. Mr. S. P. Thompson talks of visiting the centennial exhibition at Philadelphia, sometime in August. A few more gentlemen this week announce their willingness to serve the people of Jasper county in an official capacity. From localities in this county it is reported that oats been injured to some extent by rust? The straw is heavy and the crop will probably be about average. A friend in the northwestern part of Carpenter township says crops in his neighborhood are in excellent condition. Oats are very heavy, and corn prospects good. Bro. Kitt, of the Remington Record, gave The Union office a brief call yesterday. He reports business dull in Remington, candidates numerous, weather warm, etc. A gentleman named Wood, from Toledo, Ohio, is expected in Rens-, selaer in a few days, to relieve Mr. Wm. McConnell who is now clerkihg in Messrs. Willey & Sigler’s store.' Me. will go to Illinois.. It is little too warm to electioneer or to be electioneered, and although the republicans of Jasper county hold a primary election on Saturday for the nomination of a ticket, there is very little excitement over it. Eureka Mower.—Parties wishing to purchase mowers will do well to see the Eureka, center draft, six foot, mower on Mr. John Makeever’s farm, Saturday, July 22d. Agent at the Austin House. Mrs. Lucy A., wife of William L. Hamilton, of Carpenter township, died on last Saturday. She had lived"in Jasper county nearly twenty-five years and wap universally respected in her neighborhood. Here is a fact worth considering while money is scarce. The firm of Horace E. James Co./ printers, will compete with any office in the State of Indiana or city of Chicago in plain job work. We mean what is here said. Try us. Mr. Henry S. Travis, wife and two babies are visiting in Rensselaer this week. Mr. Travis is an old time Rensselaer boy now practicing law at Fowler, where he has won an enviable reputation within the short period of two or three years.

A report reaches us that certain Carpenter township farmers, who have long clamored for a reduction of railroad fares, are about to. put their preaching against high tariff into practice, by visiting the Centennial Exposition at Philadelphia in a wagon. Mr. Andrew K. Ypoman returned home au evening or. two since from the bedside of his sister. Miss Jennie, in Minnesota. She was rapidly convalescing when he left there and strong hopes were entertained of her speedy recovery. Their mother remained. School in district No. 8, Jordan township. Miss Nettie Bruce, teacher, dosed on last Friday. On Saturday nearly everybody in the district met in Gusha’s grove and celebrated closing day with music, singing and a picnic. Miss Bruce has taught three terms in the district, and our informant says she has given universal satisfaction, and of course is exceedingly popular with pupils and patrons.

Get Reliable Informaton.

We would advise all persons who are oontejnplating a trip to the West, either for pleasure or for permanent settlement, to first select the bkst axd most di riot routs. Now the fact that the Old Reliable Hannibal A Bt. Joseph Railroad and connections, form THK OS LT LISS BUXXIXO THROUGH pullmax SLBKPIXG CARS ANO DAT co ach rs from Cleveland and Toledo via the T., W. & W. R’r, and from Chicago via the C., B. A Q. R. 8., via Quiney. to St. Joseph, Atchison and Kansas City, without chaxur making direct connections at these points withall trains for the West and South, should satisfy everyone that this is ths routs. Should you de«ire a map of this line, or any information regarding time or rales, the same will be gladly furnished upon application, either by letter or in person. to T. Psnfislo, Oen. Pass. & Ticket Agt. Hannibal, Mo. 76.

LEGAL NOTICES. Notice to non-residents.— state of Indiana, Jasper County, ss: In the Circuit Court, September Term, 1876. Jared Benjamin vs, John G. York, Noble J. York, Jane C. York and Jonathan Edwards, Trustee of the Equitable Trust Company, New London, Connecticut. Complaint No. 1,137. Now cornea the plaintiff, by Thompson A Bro., attorneys, and flies his complaint herein, together with an affidavit that said defendant, Jonathan Edwards, Trustee of the Equitable Trust Company, of New London, Connecticut, is not a resident of the State of Indiana; notice is therefore hereby given said defendant, that unless he be and appear on the second day of the next term of the Jasper Circuit Court, to be holden on the 4th Monday of September, A. D. 1876, at the Court House in Rensselaer in said county and state, and answer or demur to said complaint, the same will be bear! and determined in his absence. Witness my name and the seal of Asaid court affixed, at Rensselaer this ( Jl'th day of July. A. D. 1876. CHARLES 11. PRICE, Clerk of JasperOircuit Court. Thompson & Bro., Att’ys for ITff. 44-3 t. OTICE TO NONRESIDENTS.—State of Indiana, Jasper County, ss: In the Jasper Circuit Court, September Term, 1876. Elizabeth Pritchard, John T. Pritchard, Emily J. Nowels and George 8. Nowels vs. William D. Pritchard, Joseph McKay, Sarah McKay, Cyrus McKay, ft al. Complaint No. 1,186. Now come the plaintiffs, by Thompson A Bro. attorneys, and file their complaint herein, together with an affidavit that said defendants Joseph McKay, Sarah McKay and Cyrus McKay are necessary parties defendant in this action for partition of real estate, and are nonresidents of tneKbtate of Indiana; notice is therefore hereby given said defendants that unless they be and appear on the second day of the next term of the Jasper Circuit Court, commencing on the fourth Monday of September, A. D. 1876, at the Court House in Rensselaer in said county and state, and answer or demur to said comfilaint the same will be heard and determined n their absence. Witness my name and the seal of /<s»<T«\said court affixed, at Rensselaer this ( JUth day of Julv, A. D. 1876. CHARLES H< PRICE, Clerk of Jasper Circuit Court. Thompson A Bro. attys for pltffs. 44-3 Notice to non-residents.— state of Indiana, Jasper county, ss: In the Circuit Court, September Term, 1876. Coiqplaint No. 1,124. Simon P. Thompson vs. Charles Jouvenat, Mary C. Jouvenat. William 8. Jackson, Jackson, wife of William 8. Jackson, Moses Me Chain and Caroline McClkht, Now comes the plaintiff aWt presents t» the Court his complaint herein, together with an affidavit that said defendants William 8. Jackson and Jackson, his wife, are not residents of the State of Indiana ; wherefore, by order of said Court, at the Mav, 1876. term thereof, notice is hereby given said defendants William 8. Jackson ana Jackson, his wife, that unless they be and appear on the second day of the next term of the said Court, to be holden on the fourth Monday of September, A. D. 1876. at the Court House in Rensselaer, in said county and state, and answer or demur to said complaint, the same will be heard and determined in their absence. Witness my name and the seal of TJAsaid Court affixed, at Rensselaer this ( ) 11th day of July, A. D. 1876. CHARLES H. PRICE, 48-8 • • Clerk of Jasper Circuit Court. ATOTICE OF SURVEY.—Benjamin Martin, 11 Isaac Miller, Charles R. Lyon, Alran P. Bowan, Jane B. Smith, Simon P. Thompson, Joseph A. Williams, 8. A. Williams and Nancy J. Bur get will take notice that I will, on Monday, July 31, 1876, proceed with the Surveyor of Jasper county, Indiana, to make a legal survey of section nineteen (19), township thirty (80) north, of range six (6) west, in said county and state, in all respects according to law. CLARK McCOLLY. D. B. Miller, S. J. C. 41-3 t. TO BBIDGE BUILDERS. Auditor’s Office, Rensselaer, Jasper County, Indiana, July Ist, 1876. Notice is hereby given that sealed proposals will be received at this office until 10 o’clock a. m. on the fifth (5) day of September, 1876, to furnish all material and build a pile bridge over the Iroquois river at the crossing known as the “Lamson Ford,” about six miles southwest of Rensselaer, according to the following specifications, to-wit:

Length of the bridge, one hundred and seventy-five (175) feet; reserving the right to extend the same if needed. Roadway twelve (12) feet. Bents to be composed of three (3) piles and a cap, and to be placed fifteen (15) feet apart from center to center of caps, and to be braced by a two by ten (2x10) inch plank bolted to each pile and extending from the tops of the pile at one end of bent to the pile at the other end of same bent, near the surface of the water, the two braces required to each bent to be on opposite sides of such bent. Piles to be at least twelve (12) inches in diameter under the caps, aud joined to caps by tenon and mortise- of three by twelve (3x12) inches, and six (6) inches deep, fastened

by a one and one-fourth (1|) inches sound oak pin; piles to be cut from li re trees, peeled, and driven until the settlement does not exceed three (3) inches with the stroke of a seventeen hundred (1700) pound hammer, falling twenty-five (25) feet, or in the event of a lighter hammer being used, the height of fall to be increased to give an equivalent to the above; piles to be five and one-half (51) feet apart. Caps to be nine by twelve (9x12) inches and fourteen (14) feet long. Joists to be three by twelve (3x12) inches and sixteen (13) feet long, placed two (2) feet apart from center to center. Floor to be two (2) inch plank well spiked to the joists. Guards—posts to be' four by four (4x4) inches, and four (4) feet long, let into caps and spiked with sixty (60) penny nails. Railing to be four by four (4x4) inches, spiked on the posts. Plank to be one (1) inch thick, and four* teen (14) inches Wide, spiked on the inSide of posts, under the rails. All timber and lumber to be of sound white oak, or burr oak, and free from wind-shakes or cheeks. The bridge, when completed, to be four (4) feet above high water mark. The whole ts be completed in a substantial and work-man-like manner, and to the acceptance of this board, and paid for when so completed and accepted. To be completed at a time agreed upon by the board and the contractor, when the contract shall be awarded. The board reserve the right to rqject any and all propositions. Probable length qf piles, sixteen (16) or eighteen (18) feet. By order of the Board of oqmmissioned of Jasper County. ; HENRY A. BARKLEY, 42-6 t, Auditor Jasper Coipty.

ANNOUNCEIENTSOE CANDIDATES. Peter Bh«ad» ia a candidate foV Sheriff of Jasper county, subject to the decision of the republican primary election, George M- Robinson ia a candidate for Sheriff of J “per county, subject to the decision of the republican primary election. Thomas Warren is a candidate for Sheriff of Jasper County, subject to the decision of the republican primary election. P. H. Lafiy ia a candidate for Sheriff of Jasper cousty, subject to the decision of the republican primary election. Joseph Pillars is a candidate for Sheriff of Jasper county, subject to the decision of the republican primary election. Albert 3. White is a candidate for Sheriff of Jasper county, subject to the decision of the republican primary election. Albert 0. W. Farmer is a candidate for Sheriff, of Jasper county, subject to the decision of the republican primary election. Henry I Adams is a candidate for Treasurer of Jasper county, subject to the decision of the republican primary electiun. John M. Wasson is a candidate for Treasurer of Jasper county, subject to the decision of ths republican primary election. Asa 0. Prevo is a candidate for Commissioner of Jasper county, from District No. 1, subject to the decision of the republican primary election. Lorenzo Tinkham is a candidate for Commissioner of Jasper county for district No. 1, subject to the decision of the republican primary election. William K. Parkison is a candidate for Commissioner of Jasper county from district No. 2, subject to the decision of the republican primary election. George Bullis is a candidate for Commissioner of Jasper county, in district number 3, subject to the decision of the republican primary election. William B. Price is a candidate for Commissioner of Jasper county from district No. 3, subject to the decision of the republican primary election. Albert Bellows ‘.ia a candidate for Commissioner of Jasper county, from district No. 3, subject to the decision of the republican primary election. Brunson W Harrington is a candidate for Sheriff of Jasper county, subject to the decision of the independent convention. John W. Duvall is a candidate for Sheriff of Jasper county, subject to the decision of the independent convention. Thomas Harris is a candidate for Sheriff of Jasper county, subject to the decision of the independent convention. John A. Lam born is a candidate for Sheriff of Jasper county, subject to the decision of the Independent convention. James H. Benson is for Treasurer of Jasper county, subject to the people’s independent nominating convention. Charles Boroughs is a candidate for Treasurer of Jasper County, subject to the decision of the people’s convention. - Elisha E. Rockwood, is a candidate for Commissioner of Jasper county from district No. 3, subject to the decision of the independent convention. > ■

See! See! • ? * ♦ ■. - -AGROCERY! ■> r Having moved into the new brick building of Messrs. Bedford & Jackson and added largely to his superb stock C. C. STARR invites everybody to examine his Canned Fruits, Dried Fruits. Hams, Bacon, 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 warn, Glassware. and many articles we have not the space to enumerate, kept in stock at all times, Goods exchanged sot marketable produce. Remember the place—ho has moved recently, and is now in Bedford & Jackson’s New Block, right hand door. The largest, best, arid cheapest assortment in Jasper county,? with ont exception. Come and see for yourselves 21-3 m 0. C. STARR,

f H HI To the Working Class.— We can furniah you employment at which you qan 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 Sates —l6 pages, 64 columns; Elegantly Illustrated ; Terms only $1 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 elegant 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 80 inches. Any one can become a successful agent, for but show the paper and pictureand hundreds of subscribers are easily obtained everywhere.. There is no business that will pay like thia at present. We have many agents who are making as high as S2O per day and upwards. Now: is the time; don’t delay. Remember it costs nothing to give the business a trial. Send for our circulars, terms, and. sample copy of paper, which are sent free to all who Complete outfit free to those who decide to engage. Farmers and j mechanics, and their sons and daughters I make the very best qf agents. Address, THE CENTENNIAL RECORD, 8-41-ly ‘ Pprtland,Maine.

Agricultural Machinery, HARDWARE, WAGONS, CARRIACP, AC. Warner Still Ahead: Farmers who want a* good reaping or mowing machine ibis year are recommended to buy the reliable, time-tried BTTCKimi! ’ The improved table-rake dropper. It io emphatically the best reaping machine in the American market. - As a mower, or combined reaper and mower, the Buckeye is not excelled. It is a first-class machine. KEYSTONE LOCK-LEVER HAY-RAKE, This is also a No. 1 machine. It is Without a superior at the present time. Easily onerated, durable, cheap. No farmer or nay maker ought to be without at least one of them, while some in this county should buy two or three. Coqui Hard Farm Wagons. These wagons, famous over the continent of North America, are manufactured at South Bend, Indiana, in large numbers, the firm keeping hundreds of hands employed the year round on their construction. Every part and every detail is perfect. They are sold at lower prices thah we cap afford to make them for. ■ Fine Carriages, Buggies, &0., are made to order in our own shops. We thoroughly inspect each one when completed, and mean exactly what we say when warranting thenp to be of superior material, construction and finish. .Every one of them is honestly made. Lafferty's Patent Elastic Metal Lined Pump is a splendid article for use in ordinary house wells, cisterns, and the like. They are made after an improved pattern—are cheap and good. Call and look at them. FARM AMD DOMESTIC HARDWARE. It is my fixed and unalterable resolution to maintain the reputation which “Liberal Corner’* has borne for several years in the Hard ware Tradp; -It is npt necessary to publish a.catalogue of 'what I have, because I keep everything in this branch of business. If you want anything whatever in the farm or domestic hardware line, come right in to Rensselaer, on the northeast corner of Washington and Front streets, and buy of • , T U. WARNER. P. S.— Nails, Cutlery, Stoves, Tinware, Woodenware and Coal Oil—a shade better, a trifle cheaper than any pther deafer keeps.

How to Save Honey. TO THE OWNERFOF LANDS IN JASPER COUNTY. We m<w have a complete , ~ ABSTRACT OF TITLE to all lands in the county, carefully prepsred from the records by experienced men. In compiling this work we have discovered the Bust that there are KANT DmOTIVR TtTUIM which should he adjusted without delay, while partite ' l Wwreste4 ; 'dW-stUl 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 en, or write to, us at once and have the title to their land examined. . R. S. &Z_ DWIGGIWS, 8-40 Rensselaer, Ind. FENDIG’S niMSK STOCK or DRY GOODS, 1. .j READY MADE CLOTHING, Hats, Caps, Boots, Shoes &0., &0., JUST ARRIVED AND IS NOW Ready for Inspection. In addition to the customary assortmout of Prints, Ginghams. Percales, ( we have a fine Hue of

NEW POPLINS '> < - - ■ ■ - - Elegant spring Worsteds, rich Cashmeres, fine Silks, &c. ' Call and weour spendld stock of Bijul Sjriaj U in new and beautiful designs. A huge let of piece goods for men'a clothing, including broadcloths, doeskins, fine cassimeres, Ax., as well as less expensive fabrics. MEN’S AJNJD HOYB’ Spring and Sommer Clothing in large aasorttnent, none cheaper in thia market when quality of goods and finish an taken into consideration. A too, Dress Trimmings. Hate, Capo* Bnote, Shoes and artielee of geasral merchandise, including a select assortment as Staple family Groceries These goods were car efqlly selected with special reference to tills market,hy one who has had long experience la the trade, and are warranted as represented. Cali and see oar goods and learn our prieag. Do not forget thepteoe, but look for the siga of