Rensselaer Union, Volume 8, Number 46, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 3 August 1876 — MR. LILLY'S CARD. [ARTICLE]

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 . '