Rensselaer Union, Volume 9, Number 2, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 28 September 1876 — Page 4

RENsibELAER UNION 7.*' feyyMM MU - - ~-j-_- _ - Thuxnday, Sopwnber 88 1876

THE REPUBLICANS RALLY.

Il la orttaated that from «,o**o to 8.000 people attended the wpubli •am rally at Ik* P*’*® «" y*®’*rday. It wm conceded on all handa that it tree the largest political demon Stratton ever held in the county Every tewnohip wee represented by large delegation*. Gen. Harrison'* address may be likened to an army with bayonets—full of sharp, glittering. oarage points. He paid no compliments to the democratic party, or their ropreaentatire men Hi® -P-ch was aa denunciatory and aa bitterly partisan as Gov Hendricks’ letter accepting the nomination for the vice presidency. Democrats did not like his remarks. They felt hurt, cut, grieved, and were wonderfully fearful that it would injure his prospects of election. They quailed before his terse sentences as their Southern friends quailed before the fire ot Gen. Harrison’s soldiery in the days of rebellion. Democrats say that ho made no argument, bnt it cannot bo denied that be burled into their ranks jagged masses of adamantine truth concerning the infamous record of their candidates and party.

At night more than 300 torch lights wore carried in procession through the streets, and at least 2,000 people assembled to witness, the display and listen to republican oratory. Rev. Mr. Hendryx, of the ’ Disciple church at Remington, was the chief speaker of the evening. Standing on the balcony of the Austin House he delivered one of the ablest and moat logical speeches it has fallen to the writer’s lot to bear during the campaign on either side. Mr. Hendryx is a close observer. a clear thinker, a logical debater, a cogent reasoner. At the conclusion of Mr. Hendryx’? address Mr. Peter Ward, of Kentland, was called out, and in a short address of well chosen words added to the enthusiasm of his party friends. The day was all that could have been deaired in beauty, the order observed was perfect, and when it is remembered that Jasper county novar polled to exceed 1,875 votes, all told, everybody must admit that the republicans had truly a yranrf rally.

THE DEMOCRATIC AND INDEPENDENT RALLY.

To-day was hold the “democratic and independent grand rally” aa the demonstration was advertised to be on the show bills. The morning was inauspicious, being rainy and threatening. Compared with that us yesterday, the demonstration was small. It is, perhaps, a large estimate to say there were more than one-third as many peo pie present as on. the day before Hon. George W. Julian had been advertised to make the principle but did not come. However three speakers were present, and .did their level best to encourage jmd warm up the enthusiasm of 4beirf arty friends, first to epeak was 4DoL Stoughton, of Illinois, an old time abolitionist who it is said, wan defeated in a republican convention a few weeks ago for the congressional nomination in

Mr distriel aod immediately learned of UwanSMMMta corruption of the cepnWmaa party aud—Mr Tilden’s bw’l o’money. Hie speech didn’t esthete the old veteran’s ot Dodd’s jtimy of the Iroquois nor the! tppiwod heroes of Pogue’s ran to W intense degree. Meat came Hon. John E. secretary of state, and candidate for reflection. Although a queer medley of viraperation, exhortatinn, pettifogging, slander, falsification, tiwudky and braggadocio, Mr. Kefs address, considered «e an oratorical effort, van tbe beet ofahe day. To republicans the moat significant passage of this guatlemau’a epeeeh sraamhan he said he would hare no doubt of the result of the campaign If the republican oratorsand papers would discuss what ho termed tbe real question at issue. This wee at least * negative admission that the democracy are anticipating a defeat in Indiana in October. Mr, Neff did wefl. He so properly classed Among the beet speakers in the f,3nks of India* »democrats. Rcpub-

lioaua writ be mere uiiii*«u to con cede thia when they learn that he waa suffering from hemorrhage of the throat and- constantly apittog blood While talking. Hon. Marvin H. Bo vow, «f Wisconsin, quite extensively known throughout the country for hie anti-capital punishment views follows I Mr. Neff with a forced attempt at witiciam, which amused some of the boys but disgusted the more intelligent portion of his democratic auditors. At night thia g» nil am an addressed 80 torch bearers, three bauds of music aud 400 or 600 people from the Austin House balcony. Our democratic friends are not especially happy over their demonstration, or its promised effects. It certainly will not add to their party strength iu this county. And, inaeed, thr apoeobes of Mr. Bovee at Remington, at Egypt school house, and at this place, certainly weakened the democratic influence with what few independent-greenback men there are in Jasper county. Il is a republican misfortune that Mr. Bovee did not make five or six more speeches here.

DEMOCRACY AND THE SOLDIERS.

When they assembled at Indianapolis last week, the veteran boys in blue adopted a series of resolutions favoring the election of Gen. Hayes to the presidency and also the success of the republican ticket generally throughout the country. Of course all the democrats and democratic newspapers take bitter exceptions to their action, and charge them with fraud and many other crimes. But suppose they had endorsed Mr. Tilden and the democratic party, would their Action have occasioned so much wrath among these worthies? I* it possible that the soldiers and

sailors of the Union army during the rebellion have no right to express their political preferences? Is it true that only those soldiers who wore the gray and who endorse democracy are entitled to exercise the liberty of conscience and freedom of speech? Have those men who sacrificed legs, arms, health—who risked life itself—in the defense and preservation of this nation no right to express an opinion as to whom they would prefer to have its custody intrusted with 1 ? 'Will the democracy by its bitter hostility to these men, by its slanders, Its vituperation, Its reproaches, its contumely, its exhibition of hatred, its attempted ostracism, its refusal to accord to them rights and privileges which they claim for themselves and friends and which are guaranteed by the spirit and laws ot a republican form of government obtain either the friendship, or respect, or influer c? ot this class of citizens, or of those who recognize and admire their unselfish and heroic sacrifices for the preservation of the nation’s integrity?

Hon. Newton Booth, United States senator from California—a native of Indiana—will remain in this state and make speeches in the interest of the republican party until the October election is held. Mr. Booth is an earnest advocate of what is known as the interconverti-ble-bond system of finance, and was tendered the indrdendent greenback nomination for vice pm* ident on the ticket with Mr. Cooper. He was elected to the United States senate as an independent, and is so recognized among intelligent politicians. Feeling that the issue between the republican and democratic parties was the all-absorbing one of this campaign, and foreseeing that the battle was between these parties alone he wisely dropped the question of minor importance until such time aail may receive the attention of the people, and devotes hie time and talents to the discussion of the paramount question of the campaign. Mr Booth baa been promised to apeak at Remington, where it is proposed to have a grand ’’•Uy of people from the counties of White, Benton, Newton and Jasper. We hope to be able to announce in the next issue of Tax Umov a definite appointment for him at that piece. , j Hen. W. 8. Haymond is a food but in the wrong place. Ha lack more than a thousand votes of being returned tp

At the chise of ths democratic speaking this afternoon, after they had given rbeers for the dem<>cratic caadidates, *ome inconsiderate iwroons proposed oheer* for the republican candida’es. We are sorry to say that it was responded to with a will, they evidently being largely in tbe majority of those present This demonstration waa io bad taste, out ot place, and, we are glad to add, is generally condemned by republicans of calmer judgment —. While attending the reunion of the 9th regiment Indiana volunteers at LaPorte, week before last tbe writer’s pleasure to meet Capt. L. A. Cole, wife and fiunily. These very agreeable people were residents of Rensselaer in years that have passed, and retain pleasant recollections of those days. They send greeting to one and all of their old friends io Jasper county. Hon. J. T. Logan, of Washington City, D. C., I* advertised to address a grand rally of the inde-pendent-greenback party of Jasper county at Rensselaer, on next Tuesday (October 3d,) at 2 o’clock p. m. This gentleman is reputed as among tbe ablest speakers in his little party. It is estimated that at least 20,000 people attended the grand republican rally at Battle Ground on Tuesday. It waa one of the largest political gatherings evor held in the state, and was a success in every particular. Several persona from Rensselaer and vicinity were there. Hon. Schuyler Colfax has taken the stump for the republicans, and will make several speeches in pie counties of this congressional district.

Hon. Geo Major vs. Hon. D. D. Pratt.

In hit speech at Exchange Hall Monday evening, Hon. Geo. Miyor told of a private conversation between himself and senator Pra't, on the train, after the Hon. Daniel had labored bo bard at this place. Mr. Major was speaking of the present hard times, and oontraotiun. Mr. Pratt said that during the war he had $50,000 in gold on interest, and when greenbacks were issued he was oliged to take them in exchange for his gold. ‘‘Now,*’ said he “by a reversion of affairs the money power is on top.” Mr Major also truthfully told them that Hon. Daniel D. Pratt had not a single interest in common with the laboring man; that he was a bondholder and an aristocrat; *h>t for years a poor man’s foot had never trod the Brussels carpets in his parion nor a laboring man’s sh-dow crossed the threshold of his palatial home. And yet he was telling the laboring man how bo should oast his ballot.— Remington Record. Logawsport, Sept. 25, 1876. Mr. W. H. Shaw:—ileur Sir; I thank you for sending me a copy of the Remington Record of the 22d inst., containing the editor’s abstract of the speech at Exchange Hall on Monday evening by Geo. M; jor, state senator. I hope the editor misunderstood Mr. Major’s remarks. I would not willingly believe that one holding his social and political position could so far forget the proprieties of a gentleman as to report private conversations to a public audience. This I could overlook if he bad told the truth. I never said to him, or to any man, that I had $50,000 In gold at interest before the war; I never had such a sum at internet before the war-—or any sum approaching to it. It seems that he also reported me as having no interest in common with the laboring man; that I waa a bond holder and aristocrat; that in years no poor man’s toot bad touched the Brussels carpet on my parlors, or crossed my threshold. lam a laboring man myself, and always have been. I own one bond on the United States calling for $2,500, and no more. My door is open to any decent man. Let my neighbors who know my mode of lite answer whether I am an aristo crat. I find it bard to believe that a man who took special pains to converse with me on the cars, to whom I waa in trod need by an esteemed minister of the gospel as a worthy man, should be guilty of such extraordinary performances as the editor reports on Mr. Major. I hope he will hasten to repudiate the report. The only foundation in the world for what be save is a remark I made ot the effect the greenback law bad upon existing orodJlnrs who Lad loaned money before the day of greenbacks, and who were compelled to receive greenbacks in payment, although : wot wtn-tb, I believe, in gold emo-

half the amount loaned. I did apeak of my own cbm, bnt gave no auch ruin aa 850.000, a sum which far sxesded all I waa worth ar that time in houses, land*, notes, mortgagee, etc. D. D. Pbatt.

Troops in the South.

Mb. Editor: I was pleased with what yon laid of the administration sending troops south to preserve the parity of the ballot box. I wish in connection with whai you did say, you had said a little more on the subject You remember that towards the dose of the late session of congress, the demo* cratic House of Representatives adopted a preamble and resolutions in relation to the murders of Coushatta, Hamburg, and other places in the southern states, denouncing those outrages in bitter terms, declaring their desire for a lair election and their fears of the murder and intimidation of republican voters, and finally calling upon the president to employ the army to prevent such atrocities and secure a fair election. I have not these resolutions before me but thia was the substance of them. Of course they were all for buncomb. They did not mean any such thing. It was sheer hypocrasy. They thought by their smooth talk—denouncing past outrages and making fair promises—to blot out the recollection of their horrible atrocities. But when the president takes them at their word and orders General Sheridan to so dispose of the troops as secure the object of their resolutions, oh I what a howl of disapprobation is raised from one end of the country to the other by the rebel press and politicians 1 It is military subjugation and despotism—the very thing they asked co have done. They meant to deceive the people by their fair representations and hollow pretenses, and keep the army away so they could have full swing and carry a solid south for Tilden and Hendricks. Thank God I Gen. Grant understood them and their motives, and gave his orders to Gen. Sheridan. Well done Grant I He understands them. R.

Indianapolis.

Editors Umiojc: Being in the city, and haring nothing to do at present, it might not be out of the way for me to write a few lines stating how things appear to a country clod-hopper. To one unaccustomed to the noise and bustle of city life it might appear as though be bad been set down in Babel. There Is a continuous mingling of strange sounds, which causes one to involuntarily stuff his ears with his fingers in order to hear bimself think. To see the various objects that are manufactured in Indianapolis, and tbe method of their manufacture, makes one open his eyes in astonishment To observe the various resorts of people to gain a livelihood is calcnlated to excite pity in hearts not made of stone. Times are very hard, and there is much distress among the poorer classes. It is reported that in some parts ot the city people are on the verge of starvation; but I hope this io an exaggeration. The only thing in which much life is manifested ST 5 the subject of politics; and the dis* cushion of political questions is very exciting. In passing along the sidewalks one can bear the friends of Messrs. Tilden and Hendricks on one side, and those of Hayes and Wheeler on the other in earnest debate. Almost every evening political clubs are being organised, and torch-light processions parade the • fee is. L® evening (September 9th,) each party had a “grand” display. it was the largest demonstration I ever witnessed. First the white and blue shirts (Tilden and Hendricks men,) marched on Tennessee street*east of the state house, then down Washington street After they had passed, the red shirts, or Hayes and Wheeler men, earns up Washington street and down Tennessee by tbe state house. The sight was an imposing one. The only difference peroeptable to me, other than numbers, was the absence of negroes in the Tilden and Hendricks procession, while the Hayes and Wheeler procession was ftilly one-third negroes. In magnitude tne affair was much greater than could be gotten up in Jasper county. Everything seems to be going along peaceably, except an ocoeeiopal eonfiict frorsrevm

Irishman and a nogro when they meet. They cannot mingle. This is the condition at present, though fears are expressed ihnt there may be trouble as the lime ot Flection draws near. As to the result, it is uncertain. Each party hopes to come out best. lam not a partisan, but have my opinions; what they are you may be able to judge from

my name.

A prominent reform democrat in this city bad a soldier working in his employ who wanted to attend the reunion at Indianapolis, and he told tbe soldier if he went he waa done with him. The soldier con eluded to go and waa met at the depot by this reform <1 imocrat, who told him that he need not look to him for any more work.— Columbus Republican. We don’t believe this [Porter] county will cast lOgreenbackvot***, and doubt if it will one.- Valparaiso VideUe. Go to Leopold for piece goods, for men’s wear. Call at Willey & Sigler's and ses theirs new stock of gloves. Those who enjoy a fine flavored cigar should try luxes’. Germantown yarn, all colors, at Willey A Sigler’s. Groceries of thp best quality, at bottom figures, at Kern’s. ®

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*W. DUVALL S IsIVSRIT STABLE AND DAILY HACK LINE. United States mail hacks ran dally, except Sundays,between Rennselur and Franeaeritle,. making connectious at the tatter, place with trains on the Lonisville, New Albany A Chleage Railroad, and conveying passengers, expresrage, and freight each way. goods er taeney shipped by Express to any part of the United States. Livery Teams, will Drivers, or Without, furnished upon application. Stock boarded by the day or week. Office and Salo Stable on Front street, above Washington. Rensaetaer, Indiana. CASH! CASH! CASH! FOR CASH OR COUNTRY PRODUCE WILLE T&SIGLER W{|| sell their slock of Merchandise aa low as the lowest In market. On and attar the 15th day of Febraary, 1876, none need ask us for credit. We Positively Mean Beady Pay. Don’t buy until yon can pay, and then buy aud save money. After long exportanee and carefully studying the best interests of our patrons, as well as oar own, we believe that Ready Pay is the Only legitimate and Fair Mode ol Doing Business. Men who pay as they go should not be made to make up, by high profits, for bad debts. We are truly under obligations to many persons in *asper county, who have given us thdr patronage and paid promptly. Thanking you for the past, we hope all will call aad nee us still, and we will try and convince you that we are working for your internst as welt 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 o.- note. As heretofore, wo shall continue to keep a LARGESTOCK OF DIVST GOODS consisting of Prints, brown and bleached Muslins, foreign and domestic Ginghams, Cashmeres, Alpacas, Mohairs, Broadcloths, Doeski is, Beavers, Cashnor-s, Jeans, Cottoaades, Dress Trimmings, Laces, Hosiery, Gloves, Guffs, Collars,Ties, &c. Boots and Shoes a Specialty. Hats and Caps In great variety. Rubber Boots and Shoes for mon, women and children. Ready Made Clothing for men and boys. Underwear for men and women. A good stock of FAMILY GROCERIES AND PROVISIONS. 91 The POST-OFFICE STORE. Bedford & Jxckson’s new building, Rensselaer, gam——immagDg jfej'w " v. 41,., 1 "'."’a..;- ■ . i,‘rigsim 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 A 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 recognised as a legal tender in the United States. He has now and will keep a good assoitment of KIOWIWWDW and all the various articles usually found at a house of this kiud, including popular brands of PISETOIUfTSOU’S.ROPKRFIJMKRY. Tooth Powders, Preparations for Beautifying the Complexion* Hair Dressings, Brushes of every description, Combs, etc. RUBBER T’A.UXTTjg Lead and Oil Paint mixed ready for use, Varnishes, and everything used in the painting business. Has a large stock of lit, StM Book: ui IHimi Wb, l?aper, Bens and Ink. Also, a splendid and very large stock of Wall Paper, QaU and see me> and give me a share of yoer mwfiwn.

R J. YROMAN.

Lumber Yard. I am now prepared to faro Mb all kind* *f Lamber, Lath, Shinflea. Doors, Window Sash, and Blinds at the very laweat price*. I,util her delivered at Eruncwv ille by the carload cheaper than can bo bought eia-whara. Pieaae call and learn my price* before eoneluding contract* with other partiee. Lumber delivered within the corporation, without additional charge. Office In Bedford 4b Clark'* agricultural wareroom (old poet office room.} (11) F-L. COTTOM. a j AEan'a KOO UK HAT 81108. One of the Greatest Labor-Saving Machines invented for the Hay-field! Cheap. Practical. Durable. Iffldmt. Two men and one span oi horaaa can han and stack more hay with the Hoosier Hay Slide in one day, than five men and two epan es horse* can in th* sent* time with any other appliance. Easy to load, and unload* itself. Price, 14-foot Slid*, $7 ; 16-foot, $lO. A. J. REED, Pleasaut Grove, Jaaper County, Ind. Manuactured by C. A. Nelson & C*., Francesville, Ind., and G. W. Terhune, Rensselaer, Ind. A<wnt:—F. W. Bedford, Rensselaer, Ind.. AG EaTS WANTED —Territory eheap and on teasonable term*. Patented late— April 6, 1875. 44tf