Rensselaer Union, Volume 9, Number 2, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 28 September 1876 — Indianapolis. [ARTICLE]

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.

R J. YROMAN.

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. ®