Rensselaer Union, Volume 8, Number 46, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 3 August 1876 — Page 4

RENSSELAER UNION “Thoridsiy, Xumßt Sd7llfoT

DOCTOR WILLIAM S. HAYMOND.

For once in this year of campaign the democracy of north- j western Indiana stumbled into an appearance of virtue, and are now upon record a* seeming to partially the logic of the political aitaeiion which now influences a groat body of independent voters throughout the United States. Through wtyoleaome fear pt inevitable defeat did they do otherwise, more than from considerations of fjiirness or other commcndahlo impulse, they yielded to the force of stern necessity and complied .with the simple demands of justice, as established by excellent precedent, though with such bad grace aa to unmask egad plainly reveal an t ip9*la.djepouiU£o for low cunning, M|d treachery iu the breasts of B©;ne who have been leading spirits and who still command a degree

of influence in the conncila of their jparly. On last Thursday, at Michigan City, in mass convention, Dr. William 8. Haymond, our present representative, was renominated for oongress by the democratic party—not by democrats and independents, for the latter were given no representation an<l did not participate in the proceedings. Ills nomination was made by the undivided votes of St. Joseph, LaPorte, Stark), Pulaski, Jasper, Newton, White and Carroll counties, 102 in all, against the 22 votes oi Porter and Lake oounties which were cast blank, there being no other candidate before the convention. Alsu>pgh Pr, Haymond waß the only democrat who bad been able to wrest Victory from the grasp ot republican hands for nearly a quarter of a century, although two years ago he gallantly led a forlorn hope and most unexpectedly triumphed over a natural majority of 1,500 votes, and although repeatedly protesting that bis public , record was entirely satisfactory to, themselves, tfith the bold fact staring in their faces that even the most hostile of his political opponents were not able to discover a day upon which to base a plausible adverse entioism, yet they bad neither the honor, the gratitude nor pie grace to ratify a motion to make his nomination unanimous. The assembly at this mass eonyjWUion was not as large by all of pne third,as that which w as present at the republican delegate convention held in the same place three or four weeks before. Besides be-

ing hopelessly divided in counsel with regard to a candidate, the democracy are no better united on questions of governmental policy. Miserable, tinia-so.-ving expediency is the onljr policy they dare adopt. Abject cowardice was shown when they refused to adopt a platform. They did not dare to endorse either the national dr state platforms of their party nor to publish a delation of principles independent of them both. J udge Barney Daily seized upon the chair of the presiding officer by coup de main and suc-

peeded most effectually in plauting insulting blow upon the face of eyery intelligent voter who sustjie government against the attacks of a picked rebellion. His harangue upon the platform, and substantially repeated,though somewhat abreviated, at night 'in front ot the Jewell House, was an appeal to the prejudices, base passions and depraved appetites of the vicious jrabble, a tissue of misrepresentsR9 n ?» 9 distort!on of facts, crowned with j>o§ju*s advocacy of that mischieyjous doptrpie of state sovereignty which plapged our nation into the horrors of pi v il war and entailed upon our government tbe harrassing burdep qf'an epormous public debt Militating agaipst Dr. Ilaymppd’s success are arrayed the treachery, tbe moral cowardice, and the blind Bonrbonistio tendency of the democratic party whose candidate he is; the bold, determined and united efforts of the republican party anxious to retrieve misfortune; the graceful and persuasive enterprise of bis competitor; hie own deficient sociability pud lack of captivating manners; bis neglect to recognise tha services of friends; and the disaffection of an active element Ttg the greenback advocates

who voted for him two years ago; to counterbalance whioh he has only a short official record, an excellent private character, and the prestige of an on expected viotory. His party assists him with only a partial endorsement, a grudgingly tnado renomination, and the incessant repetition of the ambiguous Word reform. The nomination of Hayes and Wheeler has gone far towards harmonizing conflicting elements in the republican party, and the manly tono of their letters of acceptance challenges the admiration of independent men everywhere; while the nomination of Mr. Tilden was a disappointment to the democracy ot Indiana, dampening their ardor and blasting their hopes of success in this state, from the depressing Influence of which they are not yet able to rally; add to this the suspicion rapidly gaining ground among the masses of all parties that the delay of Messrs. Tilden and Hendricks to publish their letters of acceptance is occas-

ioned by considerations of expediency and therefore is an indication of weakness unworthy of men having such high aspirations as the supervision of the multitudinous affairs of this great nation. It will be admitted, then, that Dr. Haymond enters upon this campaign at great disadvantage. The party and competitor against whom he ran before and over whom he was successful, at that time was lulled to careless inactivity by the voice of a syren which sang of their strength and many victories, they are now awake and active. Dr. Haymond’s friends are divided ant timid, his foes united and bold. His party in this district is acting a defensive policy, that of his competitor an aggressivo one. It is therefore concluded that if Dr. Haymond would return to. Washington as the representative of his district, he must work with all the zeal, with all the industry, with all the discretion backed up with positive determination, and all the assistance he can command.

MR. LILLY'S CARD.

Io tlie Remington Record of last week Mr. P. H. Laliy, a gentleman who submitted his name to the republicans of Jasper county for ratification in their recently held primary election as the candidate of his party for sheriff, publishes the following card:

Editor Record:— Haring been a candidate for sheriff before the nominating election which was held I6et Saturday, I feel under many obligations to my numerous fi iends in Carpenter township for their support. After consulting with my friends I have concluded not to support a certain portion of the ticket nominated. I, with my friends, ara well aware that my defeat was caused by unfair means and lies; the “lead horse” being a man who has never acted with tho republican party since Mr. M. L. Spitler defeated him lor county clerk, about nice years ago. lam still a republican, but am not an ox to be put up and sold to the highest bidder. I don’t pretend to be smarter than ordinnry men, but I can see the tricks of the capital of Jasper county. If Mr. Wasson and Mr. Robinson be nominated, I shall do everything in my power to defeat the ticket; I may not do much damage, but if not it will be through no fault of mine. If Mr. Adams and Mr, farmer are nominated, I will support them with a good conscience, aqd the republican ticket ip gcueral.

It need not be told any person wbo is conversant with political events which have transpired in Jasper county during recent years, that The Union has little cause to sympathise with the republican local organization if dissensions arise in its ranks, or should it suffer defeat at the polls. It is a source of pleasure for the editor of this paper to know that be has warm personal friends among those who vote with the republican party; but if he. has any special affection for the organisation in this county it must be born of a religious sentiment and have been begotten by those passages of holy Scripture which teach us to love our enemies, bless them that curse qs, do good to them that hate us, and pray for them which despitefully use and persecute us. However, few things in this world are more pleasing to viey than honesty practiced amoug men, fair-play between politicians, and the spectacle of brethren dwelling togethsr in uftity. Thb Union is not at present engaged in the missionary labor of attempting to mollify the friends of Mr. Lally, for, just at thiß time it is a matter of indifference to how they act in politics next fall—we do not care whether they vote with republicans, with democrats, with in<l®-

pendent-greenbacks, or omit to vote altogether. It is a question for each individual to deoide for himself what he will do about exercising his right of suffrage. But in Mr. Lally’s card there crops oat the ragged edges of a spirit which all good citizens of Jasper connty ought to desire to obliterate. It is an evil spirit of mischievous disposition which should be treated as a meddlesome interloper disturbing the peace and weakening the friendship that ought to exist among, and unite in a common brotherhood, all of the inhabitants of Jasper county. The spirit to whioh allusion is made is that potty envy, that childish jealousy, whioh some people of Remington have long fostered against those living at the countyseat, and which, we are sorry to know, is heartily reciprocated by certain inhabitants of Rensselaer who ought to be more considerate and more magnanimous than to harbor such ignoble feelings for a

single moment. We live nnder the same glorious flag, we speak one language, our rights are secured by the same code of laws, our privileges are defined and guarded by the same constitution, the welfare of the institutions of one and the same state engage onr common desire, and we are alike interested in developing the resources of Jasper county. Remington is a pretty town, inhabited with intelligent and enterprising--citizens. She is blest with the facilities of a railroac which we do not possess, but which we would not deprive her of. We respect her citizens for their enterprise aud many virtues; we rpjoice at their prosperity and would he among those deepest to sympathise should they be overtaken by calamity. Then let us be friends.

It is on the programme of the republican leaders of Jasper county to hold throe public meetings in Rensselaer during the present campaign, at which speakers ot ability and note are to be present. The party in Jasper is well organized, is working with great prudence and zeal, doing its utmost to retrieve the disaster of last campaign. There is some casioned by the focal ticket, but their efficient organization will overcome much of this, and they will certainly carry the county by a good handsome majority unless the opposition develops more vigor and skill than it has shown up to the present hour. As sure as they

.are living the leaders of the opposing elements are wasting valuable time away splendid opportunities. It was once in their power to carry this county, and if they do not they have only their own carelessness and want of energy to blame for their defeat. There is a numerous element in * this locality as well as elsewhere which is dissatisfied with the policy of the republican party, as exemplified by President Grant’s administration of the last three years; but the element will never form an alliance under the halting, hesitating, timeserving and timid leadership of Messrs. Tilden and Hendryx. Generally speaking this element is composed of -men of positive convictions, activity and enthusiasm ; they believe in meeting all issues fairly, openly and like honest men; they despise tricks, low cunning and so-called expediency; and while they have independence of character enough to scratch objectionable names from local tickets, they will take good care not to jeopardize the welfare of the country by turning over its interest to the care of cowards.

A letter from Geo. W. Hascall, Esq., secretary of the Remington Agricultural Association, states that Major W. H. Calkins, republican candidate tor congress, will speak on tbe grounds of tbe Association at 1 o’clock p. m., August 24th, during the progress of the Fair, and that arrangements are now being made to secure the attendance of speakers of other political creeds during the exhibition. The independents of Indiana ere to meet in State convention in this city August 17, 1876, to take position upon the question of making silver a full legal tender, fill any vacancies on the State ticket, etc.-—lndian-a polls Sun. Jasper county is entitled to six delegates in this convention. 'to* 1 . '

REPUBLICAN PRIMARY ELECTION. Official Returns of the Election held in Jasper County July 22,1876. A TABULAR STATEMENT showing the rote polled for each candidate for position on the republican ticket of Jasper connty, Indiana, at a primary election held on Saturday, July 22, 1876, as certified to by the authorised board of canva&a«* regularly appointed by the t>artv. Attested as correct by James Ritchey, James V. Dutton, Isaac V. Alter, John Van’t Wood, Ho trtridge Clark and William W. Bussell. ————— Sntup*. County Commissioners. ■> |Bur Cok’k| A ft' |.!—Ri~S l 9 » fi Ctl 5 j j n j ; J: c. u m < 6S 3 * | *i I Z, Ci 5 S a X 31 a 9 C S < J < C • p M o ET * 3 s 2 B is «■« Cg I H NAMES OP U.U = <a £ £ 1 * " ° S' - townships. I I I i ; E ! I ; 111 y | S | I I ; M : | M f ? j | F I;;;! i i f! ; .! ; I l f i! i j j! ; I J J : j : : : J ! | 2 yawing firaTfl" . tju 8i .. . I i «... 4 fol 181.. 1 10. 7 19 20 .. . 20 r . .. *, 17... 1 1 ... 8.:. 16.... 6 12 8 20 ... . 11 10 19 21... 22 S2SS3® m 1 49 . 84 . 1 8 11 1 .... 49 1 : 50.. 2 46 1 48 47 ... 50 8 14 1 7 S f ... 12... .19 8 .-. 15-- » 1,14 21 11... 22 Total TOtO for .. 3ssi 480 Is 217 ~58 161 ~78 ~88 2011, ...510 2641~68 ~ ..IBSsj-• W 476 370j~838 bills 927 ‘

Real Estate Transfers.

For the week ending August 2d, 1876, the following transfers of real estate were recorded in Jasper county: Thomas L. Ross and wife to S. P. Thompson, nw 18, 30, 7—160 acres, SSO. Quit claim. John Buckingham et. al. to Elam D. Fairchild, ej nw 27, 82, 7—Bo acres, SBOO. Collins R. Griffith to Mary A. Royalty, lot 1, blook 2. town of Remington, $125. John and Henry Granger to Frank W. Babcook, ne se 29, 82, 7—40 acres, $350. Philander Smith to M. L. Spitlor, n$ ej 8w 17, 80, 5—40 acres, $l5O. Quit claim. Frank W. Babcock to Richmond Hathaway, ne se 29, 82, 7—30 acres, $350. Jacob Haan to Anne Bunnig, ej sw nw 26, 32, 7—20 acros, $l3O. Charles Day to Abigail Dumond, wj ne 18, 31, s—Bo acres, $450. United States of America to Green A. Jones, sw nw 4, 30, 5—40 acres, SSO. Certificate of entry. United States of America to "William M. Gould, se nw 4, 30, 5—40 acres, SSO. Certificate of entry. Elizabeth C. Reeve to Mary E. Poole, lots 3 and 10, block 7, town of Rensselaer, $220. J. O. B. McDougle to Mary E. Poole, n£ lot 5, block 16, town of Remington, SIOO. Sanford A. Morgan to Aaron Brower, part sj se 24, 27, 7—6 acres, S6OO. John C. Van Rensselaer to Michael Halloran, lot 9, blook 9, town of Rensselaer, sl. Quit claim. Amelia J. Troxell to Michael W. Kiegle, ne nfe 5, 28, 7—40 acres, sls John Wilson to Samuel W. Dudgeon, nj sw 3, 27,7—80 acres, $1,600.

PEOPLE’S DELEGATE CONVENTION, A-P’O-TTST 5t3a., 1076. A delegate convention of the people’s partywill be held at the Court House in Rensselaer, Jasper county, Indiana, on Saturday, August sth, at 1 o’clock p. m,, for the purpose of nominating one treasurer, one sheriff, ono surveyor, one coroner and three commissioners to he voted for at the October election. The several townships of the county will be entitled to delegates as follows: Hanging Grove...■ 5 Keener 4 Giiiam T Wheatlield 4 Walker 5 Kankakee 5 Barkley 8 Carpenter .15 Marion 15 Milroy ........ -4 Jordan 6 Union 5 Newton 6 Total 89 All members of the people’s party and all voters who propose to act with it, are cordially invited and earnestly requested to meet at their respective places of votiug ou the 2d day of August, at 2 o’clock p. m., to nominate township officers and elect delegates to the county convention. The central committee of each township is requested to see that the polls remain open until so’clock p. m. CHARLES BOROUGHS, Ch’m*n Jasper Co. People’s Central Committee. Clias. H. Price, Secretary, 44-3 ANNOONCEMENTSOF CANDIDATES. PARTY. 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. Lamborn is a candidate for Sheriff of Jasper county, subjeet to the decision of the independent convention. James Welsh is a candidate for Sheriff of Jasper county, subject to the decision of the people’s convention. Jumps H.. Benson is a candidate for Treasurer of Jasper county, subject to the people’s independent nominating convention. Charles Boroughs is a candidate for Treasuier of Jasper county, subject to the deoision of the people’s convention. ( George Kessler is a candidate for Commissioner of J S3 per county, for the 2d district, 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.

NOTICE TO NOX-RESIDENTS.—Btate of Indiana, Jasper county, as; In the Circuit Court, September term. lwl. Nicholas Scherer, Nicholas Schute, John Seberger, John Austin, Bernhart Schutle and Mathias Seberger vs. Noe B, Wright, Complaint No. 1,142. Now comes the plaintiffs, by Wood ft Wood, their attorneys, and flies their complaint herein, together with an affidavit that-said defendant is not a resident of the State of Indiana; notice is therefore hereby given said defendant, Noe D. W right, that unless he be and appear on the second day of the next term of the Jasper Circuit CourW to be holden on the 4th Monday of September, A. D. 18J8, at tho Court House in Rensselaer, in said county and State, and answer or demur to said complaint, the same will be heard and determined in his absence. Witness mv munefcnd the seal of /£™Tif\«aid court affixed, at Rensselaer, this Clerk of Jasper Circuit Court. Wood ft Wood, Crown ■ Ai'r<* ter W’ff?. 46-3 t. -

LEGAL NOTICES. OTICE TO NON-RESIDENTS.—State of Indiana, Jasper County, ss: In the Circuit Court, .September Term, lsYii. Jared Benjamin vs. John G. York, Noble J. York, Jane C. York and Jonathan Edwards, Trustee of the Equitable Trust Company, New London, Conuectlcu*. Complaint No. 1,137. Now comes the plaintiff, bj*»Thompson & Uro.. attorneys, and files his complaint herein, together with an altidavit tlmt 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 lie he and appear on the second day of the next term of the Jasper Circuit Court, to lie holden on the 4th Monday of September, A. 1). 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 his absence." s. Witness my name and tiie seal of / bu> . r Asuid court affixed, at Rensselaer this l JlTth day of July. A. D. 1876. CHARLES H. PRICE, Clerk of Jasper Circuit Court. Thompson & Bro., Att’ys for Pl’ff. 44-Bt. Notice to nonresidents.—state of Indiana. Jasper County, ss: In the Jasper Circuit Court, September Term, 1876. Elizabeth Pritchard, John T. Pritchard, Emily J. Newels and George S. Nowels vs. William D. Pritchard, Joseph Ale Kay, Sarah McKay, Cyrus McKay, et al. Complaint No. 1,136. Now come the plaintiff's, by Thompson A Bro. attorneys, and file ttieir complaint herein, together with an affidavit that said defendants •Joseph McKay, Sarah MeKav and Cyrus McKay are necessary parties defendant in tills action for partition of real estate, and arc nonresidents of the State 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 complaint the same will he heard and determined In their absence. e Witness mv name and the seal of said court affixed, at Rensselaer this 14th day of July, A. D. 1870. CHARLES H. PRICE, Clerk of Jasper Circuit Court. Thompson & Bro. attys for puffs. 44-3

TO BRIDGE BUILDERS. Auditor’s Office, Rensselaer, Jasper County, Indiana, July Ist, 1876. Notice i& hereby given that sealed proposals will be received at this office until 10 o’clock a aa! 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 (176) 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, .Riles to bo at least twelve (12) inches in diameter under the eaps, and 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 (IJ) inches sound oak pin; piles to be cut from live trees, peeled, and driven until the settlement does not exceed three (8) Inches with the stroke of a Seventeen hundred (1700) pound hammer, felling twenty-five (25) feet, or jn the event of a lighter hammer being used, the height of fell to be increased to give an equivalent to the above; piles to be five and one-half (ss) feet apart. Gaps to be nine by twelve (9x12) inches and fourteen (14) feet long. Joists to be three by twelve (3x12) inches and sixteen (16) feet long, placed two (2) feet apart from center to center. Floor to be two (2) inih plank well spiked to the joists. Guards—posts to be four by four (4x4) inches, and four (4) feet let into caps and spiked with sixty (60) penny nails. Railing to be four by four (4x4) inches, spiked on the posts. Flank to be one (1) inch thick, and fourteen (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 checks. The bridge, when completed, to be four (4) feet above high « ater mark. The whole to 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 reject any and all propositions. Probable length of i piles, sixteen (16) or eighteen (18) feet. By order of the Board of Commissioners I of Jasper County. HENRY A. BARKLEY, 42-6 t, ——' Auditor Jasper County.

JOB PRINTING DONE AT The “Union” Office RENSSELAER, INDIANA.

Agricultural Machinery, HARDWARE, WAGONS, CARRIAGES, AC. Warner Still Ahead! Farmere who want a good reaping or mowing machine this year are recommended to buy the reliable, time-tried BTTOB^Ennm Tho improved table-rake dropper. It ia emphatically tho best reaping machine in the American market. As a mower, or oombined reaper and mower, the Buckeye U not excelled. It is a first-olass machine. KEYSTONE LOCK-LEVER HAY-RAKE. This is also a Ho. 1 machine. It is without a superior at the present time. Easily operated, durable, cheap. No farmer or hay makor ought to be without at least one of them, while seme in this county should buy two or three. Coqnlllard Farm Waßoni. These wagons, famous over the continent of North America, are manufactured at South Bend, Indiana, in largengmhers, 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 than we can afford to make them for. Fine Carriages, Buggies, &c., are made to order in our own shops. We thoroughly inspect each one when completed, and mean exactly what we say when Warranting them 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 AND DOMESTIC HARDWARE. It is my fixed and unalterable resolution to maintain the reputation whioh “Liberal Corner” has borne for several years in tho Hardware Trade. It is not 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, coma right in to Rensselaer, on the northeast corner of Washington and Front streets, and buy of NT. WARMER. P. S.—Nails, Cutlery, Stoves, Tinware, Woodenware and Coal Oil—a shade better, a trifle cheaper than any other doaler keeps.

How to Save Honey. TO THE OWNERS OF LANDS IN JASPER COUNTY. We now have a complete ABSTRACT OF TITI-E to all lands in the connty, carefully prepared from the rocords by experienced men. In compiling this work we have discovered the fact that there are HEART DETECTIVE TITLES which should be adjusted without delay, while parties interested are still living. The expense will be light if attended to soon, and may gave costly litigation at some future time. These defective Title* are occasioned by a variety of oauses—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, DWIGGIKR, 8-40 Rensaelaor, Ind.

FEItfDIG’S pin inn STOCK OX* DRY GOODS, READY MADE CLOTHING, Hats, Caps, Boots, Shoes • &c., &c., JUST ARRIVED ANP l> NOW Ready Tor Inspection. * In addition to the customary assortment of Prints, Ginghams, Percales, fee., we have a fine line of NEW POPLINS Elegant spring Worsteds, rich Cashmeres, fine Silks, Sc c. Call and see our spendid stock of Elegant Spring Shawls in new and beautiful deaigna. A large lot of piece goods for men’s clothing, including broadcloths, doeskins, fine cassimeree, fee., as well as leas expensive fabrics. MEN’S AND BOYS’ Spring and Summer Clothing in large assortment, none cheaper in this market when quality of goods and finish are taken Into consideration. Also, Dress Trimmings,Hats, Caps. Boob, Shoes and articles of general merchandise, including a select assortment of Staple Family Groceries These goods were carefully selected with special reference to this market, by ono who has had long experience in the trade, and are warranted as represented. Call and.see our goods and learn our prices. Do net forget the place , bat look for tho sign of