Rensselaer Union, Volume 9, Number 10, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 23 November 1876 — Page 4

RFNSSFf app union Thursday, Kofs&bor 28, 1070.

THE BALLOT-BOX CONSPIRACY.

It ia hnpoMibte to ovnroatimtU the gfCVHyof each acts ol violation of tho aanotity of the ballot-box aa have been committed in many atatea in the sooth 4a the reeent election*. If each a conspiracy against the public liberties is allowed to pass unpunished now, a precedent will be established, or at least taoitly admitted, that at no very distant day will revolutionise and doetroy the republic. Of the business of the coming session of congress all other questions should be considered as seooudary to that which looks to the defense of the ballotbox, and the perfection of our electoral system, so that there may be a faithful execution of the laws in the reconstructed states. The present seemingly interminable state of contusion and unrest may be considered as a misfortune; but to the eye of wisdom it affords a dear exhibit of the real condition of the states late in rebellion, and presents an mgent opportunity to so meet so imperious demand in the sight of all the country as to reassure the loyal oitisens of the republic that color-lines, intimidation, frauds and murder have not yet gained a permanent domination in our country, and that so long as the party that saved the Union from the perils of secession and war administers the government their liberties and 'the nation are safe. There can be no abiding peace or safety in the sooth until the rights of citizenship are, without molestation or intimidation, secured to all classes, regardless of the distinctions of color or party. Let the precedent now be clearly and positively made, not only in Florida, South Carolina, Louisiana and Mississippi, bnt in every other state, north or south, wherever there is evidenoe of the elections having been conducted illegally, by a most scrutinising and nnyieldinginvestigattonof the facts, and let the guilty, be they individpals or parties, suffer the .full penalty of the law. Interference ynth the right of suffrage, and pollution of the ballot-box, should work the destruction of the political party by the sanction and influence of which these crimes are committed.

It tu urged by the leaders of the democratic party in the reoent canvass that expulsion from the national administration tor a period of sixteen years was a sufficient expiation of the crime and guilt of rebellion. That the sufferings and untimely death of three hundred and fifty thousand Union soldiers, and the overwhelming debt and oppression of the country incident to the democratic war should all be forgotten, and that upon their pledges of “reform” they should be restored to the highest positions of authority and trust. But it is the death knell to all ooufidenqe in their boasted reform lo ~learn by evidence sufficient to silence the most incredulous that by means criminal in the sight of the law aud Utterly subversive of constitutional liberty they have sought to take «Hcial possession of the government.

The unmolested, conscientious expression of the will of the people ia all that the republican party •aka or eau desire. Let thia be stewed at any hazard or any cost, else all that pertains to a free government is irrecoverably lost. Since the last issue of this paper Abe situation with regard to the ffSfiilt of the presidential election lift* undergone no material change jf grp except the official canvaas of the vfite east in South Carolina, the jDetffiros of which show upon Their fctet, without throwing out thu yoffijf of districts where republjoaga«laj*» that frauds and intimidation crxra resorted to by the demwffcV ***** t,,e republican elector* w ofs eleeted by majorities ranging Um The returning fcqard of Louisiana ia patiently aq| qpjetiy at work upon the official returns of (that state in the preset** ,pf # committee of fyeprominentmembers of the demoertlic party ate «w> of the republioan party from (the northern Tb“« *» r t**jte<inte*avd gfiojvp Jitter swpabbtefM

than they anticipated. In Florida the returns have not all been brought into Tallabessee, but under a mandamus of the circuit oourt, the eonnt has been comtnenoed. A temporary injunction has been served upon Gov. Stearns to prevent his canvassing the returns of the presidential votes, as he Intimated was his intention of doing, and one day next week is designated when he stall show cause why the iqjnnotion should not be perpetual. The returns of seven counties, supposed to have given a small aggregate demooratie majority, are, for some reason, held baok by the eleoiion officers.

It may be poaeible that Mr. Tilden or his political frienda can yet show that he is fairly entitled to a majority of the electoral votes, if they do he will be peaceably inaugurated preai dent of the United States, and there will be no rebellion against hie authority. But should it appear that Mr. Hayes has been elected as provided by the constitution of the United States and the operation of atate laws under this instrument, he will be inaugurated president and find himself in possession of means ample to preserve the publio peace and compel all necessary respect for jaw fully constituted authority. All tho threats of armed resistance in case of his election, that have appeared in demooratio papers at the north since the election, though undoubtedly revealing the true measure of their love for a republioan form of government and their loyalty to the Union, will be but aa the idle fury of the winds which beat against a mountain of granite. They are the emptiest of empty sounds; the noisy demonstrations of oowirdly braggarts. But it is wise to prepare against emergencies, for even cowards sometimes become assassins, and we are glad that President Grant is showing a more prudential determination than Mr. Buchanan did under somewhat similar conditions.

Troops and war vessels are being ooneentrated in Washington and the vicinity as precautionary measures against armed outbreaks which have been hinted at and threatened in certain quarters as likely to oocur in the event of its beiug shown that their candidate has been defeated for the presidency. President Grant intends that his successor shall not be compelled, from fears of personal violenee, so oome to the capital in disguise to be inaugurated. Mr. John C. Cushman, general manager of the Plymouth, Kankakee and Pacific railroad company, whose partially graded line crosses the northern end of Jasper oonnty, has published a notice warning all whom it may concern not to appropriate any more of the railroad ties belonging to the said company under penalty of prosecution for the commission of a felony.

The Boswell Leader says Judge Hammond, now of Rensselaer, has bought a residence at Fowler, aud will make that place his future home. The Judge was tired, we suppose, of living twelve miles from a railroad.— Valparaiso Vidette. J udge Hammond has not yet determined to move from Rensselaer. His purchase at Fowler was not u residence, but unimproved town lots. - - ■-■■■' . The newly elected member of congress from Colorado. James B. Bel ford, was formerly a resident of the city of Laporte, ana was provost marshal for this district during the draft limes of the late war.— drawn Point Register. Some of the Indiana papers are talking war-talk. Very well. Rut do, dear northern and western democrats, confine the fighting to your side of the line. We have had enough of It down thia way .—Atlanta, Oa. t Con* stitutionalisL The republican party is solidly determined that there shall be no fighting over the question who shall be president; but they are equally determined that if Rayas has amajority of the electoral votes.Tilden shall not sit inthe executive chair, no matter who wins or loses their election bets.— Chicago Tribune. The majority of tlioee of the visiting democratic delegation appear convinced that a rigid compliance with the state tew £ of Louisiana regulating the canvassing of election returns] is the only legal aotirae In the premises. There is no fear of the law honeeilv sdipteffitered, bat of the perversion of Ik Cp&Lbv of the low which were fefnftpM by the decnasniUa state commute* top moment the non-resi-dent democrat* arrived, Uav* been cteaffiy studied by tfcp most solute mstoaawas poUttasi parte In the state, «iw>c-

It will cost *BOO to fit up Uio old bat harbor for the next legislature.— IndUmapohe Herald. There Is a possibility that four of the democratic presidential electors In this state are not eleeted, and that four of the Hayes electors will be found to have a majority of votes when the returns are canvassed. The Srobabillty arises from confusion to is names. Tbs democratic tickets voted bear the names Gustavue V. Mensles and G. N. Mangle*, Wm. V. Bynum and W. V. Bynum, Noth 8. Given and N. 8. Given, Thomas H. Harrison, T. J. Harrison and T. H. Harrison, James A. Adrian and J. A. Adrian, Isaiah B. McDonald and I. B. McDonald, Woodson 8. Marshall and W. ». Marshall. Probably the democrats had better go a little slow on misspelled elector’s names anti! they straighten oat the snarl in Indiana.— Indianapolis Journal.

Real Estate Transfers.

For tho week ending Not ember 22,1876, the following trsaafon of real estate wore recorded in Jasper county: Girard Many to George Stoidel, »w aw 5, 29, 6—40 seres, *126, Samuel T. Henna to William Steals Jr., ■4 80, 29, 6—820 sorts, *1,600. Hsnry Weston to S. P. and Mary V. Hammond, bloek42 Weston’s, second addition to Benssslsor, *BOO. Quit claim. Robert 8. Dwiggins, trusts*, to Edwin P. and Mary V. Hammond, same, *BOO. Thoms* Hsnns to Henry M. Rockwell, e) no. sw ne 86, 82, 6—120 sens, *I,OOO.

Hayes or Tilden.

To bo the next President: Therefore, every on# should know that the “Old Reliable" Hannibal ft St. Joseph Railroad and its connections forms th* shortest, quickest and best rout* from points east of ins Mis■issipi river to sll points ia Kansas, Nebraska, Colorado, New Mexioo sad the Far West; that Pullman Palace sleeping oars and day ooaches an run from Chicago to Kansas City, (via Chicago, Burlington A Qunoy R. R.), without change; al«o that this ia the only line running Pullman Palace Sleeping Care from Cleveland, and day coaches from Toledo vis Toledo, Wabash ft Western R’y to St. Joseph,' Atchison and Kansas City without change. Persons contemplating a western trip for business or permanent settlement' should remember these facts. Tourists tickets to Denver, Pueblo, Colorado Springs and other points in Colorado are on sale at sll principal points in the East eta this lineat greatly reduced rates. Bend for maps of CJolorado and the Sb» Juan Mines, the richest in the world , also time tables, fto., to J. A. 8. Reed, 69 Clark Bt., Chicago, or to T. Penfield, Gen'l Pass, ft Tieket Agent, Hannibal. Mo. ’76

Greatly Reduced Prises SPECIAL BARGAINS -A.T JL. LEOPOLD'S IN LAIIIKS' FUKS, ALL PRICKS. GENTS’ FUR COLLARS, CAPS ft GLOVEB. GEXTB’ DOG-SKIN, KID ft CLOTH qifIVES. LADIES’ UNDERWEAR. . LADIES’ AND CHILDREN’S WORSTED GOODS, SUCH AS NUBIAS, SAOQU'ES, ETC. AX ELEGANT ASSORTMENT OF DOUBLE AND SINGLE SHAWLS. BLANKETS, AlI wOOL, 10-4 AND 11-4. GERMANTOWN WOOL, ALL COLORS. ALL WOOL AND UNION FOR LADIES’ BACQPKB. . LADIES’ AND GENTS’ ARCTIC BUBBEB OVERSHOES. ; BUFFALO LINED BOOTS. Fft a. M. ELECTION NOTICE.—The an- • nual election of officers for Frairie Lodge No. 125, F. ft A. M., trill be held at the Lodge llall, in Rensselaer, Indiana, on Saturday evening December 16th, A. D, 1876. A. L. 5876. The Worshipful Master, Senior Warden, and Junior Warden, will be ex-officio Trustees of said Lodge. M. r. CHILCOTK, W. M. S. F. Howard, Secretary. November 53,1878. LEGAL MOTICES. Meeting of stockholders .—Notice is hereby given that on the SSth day of November, 1876. there will be a meeting of the stockholders of the Jasper County Agricultural and Mechanical. Association for the purpose of electing directors for the ensuing year and transacting other Important business. Every stockholder is earnestly requested to attend Said meeting. . By order of the board of directors. 3 GEORGE H. BROWN, President. Iba W. Yxouar, Secretary. 9-6-ts.

COMMISSIONER’S SALS OT BEAL ESTATE.—No. 1,181. Louis* B. Harrison n. Luba Harrison and Nathaniel L. Harrison. Leasee of Paftijttob. ' Notice is hereby riven that by virtue of an order of the Jaaper Circuit Court in the above entitled cause, recorded in Circuit court order hook 5, pasts IN and 100 of the, records of said court, 1 wall offer at private sale for not less than the full appraised value, on and after Saturday, December N, 187#, at Hie law office at Thompson A 8n.., Rensselaer, Indiana, the WW.of west quarter and southeast quarter of Hie southwest quarter of section twenty-seven <W), and Hie northwest quarter of the northwest quarter of section thirty-four (84), all in township twenty-eight (») north, of range seven (T) west, in Jasper Mje: One-third cash In hand, and residue in one and two years, with interest at six percent, per annum, without relief from valuation or appraisement laws, with approved personal security. DATID J. THOMPSON, November lL|m. Commissioner. Thompson A Bre., Atfys. XTOTICE TO NON-RESIDENTS —-Tbs State In the*Jasper December term. Complaint No. Lira. _ Jesse J. Brow* vs. Newton Gordon, Hugh Parker, John Far**. Xiha F Utths Jsta ffE wn. Samuel W. Dudgeon, MiamiE. Dudgeen Thompson B Oerh, s*-?^** *«**»****•. -^ cc *

MMH EOTICM. ADMIMMTRATOK’B noticm of FINAL tinLMtMT AND DISTRIBUTION. In tbs matter of the estate of John Clark, dseoasod, by David Mow lea, administrator. Notice!* hereby given to the unknown heirs of said deeodent that a Spat settlement and distribution of the personal estate of said ascendent will be made at the December term, i. D. IWO, of the Jasper Circuit Court. XSS. Witness my baud and the seal of / g B AL this Ist day of November, CHARLES H. PRICK, T-ts. Clerk Jasper Circuit Court. XT OTIC* TO MOM-RESIDENT.—The State of IN Indians, Jasper county, ss: ill tho Jasper dnilt Court, December term, UT*. Complaint No. UN. State of Indiana vs Martin V. B. Warner and John Groom. Now comes the plaintiff, by Simon P. Thompson Prosecuting attorney, end ales its complaint herein, together with an affldatSt, that the residence of the defendant, Martin V. B. Warner, Is unknown, and that diligent Inquiry has been made to ascertain the residence of said defendant, but that said Inquiry has not disclosed the resldenee of said defendant. Notice IV therefore hereby given said defend - ant, that unless he bo and appear on the Hast day of the next torm of the Jasper Circuit Court to be holden on the second Monday of December, A. D. 1*76, at the C'onrt House in Rensselaer. In mid county and state, and answer or demur to said complaint, the ammo will be heard and determined la his absence. In wltneM whereof, I hereunto set f » .JNmy hand and affix tec seal of said l jeourt, at Rensselaer, this Sd day of November, A. D. 1878. CHARLES H. PRICE, Clerk Thompson ft Bro. A tty for pltff. J. C. C.

Notice to non-resident.—The state of Indiana, Jasper county, ss: In the Jasper Circuit Court, December term, 1876. Complaint No. 1,195. State of Indiana vs Martin V. B. Warner, Charles B. Steward, Jacob Johns, Isaiah Gains and Thomas M. Morrell. Now comes the plaintiff, by Simon P. Thompson, Prosecuting attorney, and flies its comSlaint herein, together with an affidavit, that te residence of the defendent. Martin V. B. Warner, is unknown, and that diligent inquiry has been made to ascertain the residence of said defendant, but that said inquiry has not disclosed the residence of said defendant. Notice is therefore hereby given said defendant, that unless he be and appear on the flrst day of the next term of the Jasper Circuit Court to be holden on the second Monday at December A. D. 1876, at the Court House in Rensselaer, in said connty and state, and answer or demur to said complaint, the same will be heard and determined in his absence. In witness whereof, I hereunto set I air. at. \my hand and affix the seal of said 0 November, A. D. 1876. CHARLES H. PRICE, Clerk Thompson ft Bro Attys lor pltf. J. C. C. 9-8-8 OHEKIFF’B SALE. *By virtue of an order of sale to me directed from the Clerk of the Jasper Circuit Court, I will expose at public sale to the highest bidder ou Saturday, the 9th day of December, 1876, between the hours of W o’clock A. M. and 4 o’clock P. M. of said day, at the door of the Court House of Jasper County, the rents and profits for a term of not exceeding seven years, of the following described real estate to-wit: The north half, the southeast quarter, the east half of the southwest quarter, and the southwest quarter of the southwest quarter of section four (4), also the northeast quarter, the north half of the southwest quarter, the southeast quarter of the southwest quarter, and ten (10) acres off the east side of the southwest quarter of the southwest quarter of section six (61 all in township thirty-two (88), range six (6) west, in Jasper connty, Indiana. And on failure to realize the full amount of judgment, interest and costs, 1 will at the same time and place expose at public sale the fee simple of said real estate. Taken as the pro pert y*of Martin Wits at the suit of Alexander J. Kent and Rosamond C. Kent. GEORGE M. ROBINSON. Sheriff of Jasper County. R. 8, A Z. Dwiggins, A tty’s for Fl’tt. November Bth, 1876. 9-8-8

gHERIFF’S SALE. By virtue of a certified copy of decree and order of sale to me directed from the Clerk of the Jasper Circuit Court, I will expose at public sale to the highest bidder on Saturday, tbe 16th day of December, 1876, between tbeneurs of 10o’clock A. M. and 4 o’clock P. M. of said day, at the door’of tbe Conrt House of Jasper County, the rents and profits lor a term of not exceeding seven years, of the following described real estate, in Jasper County and State of Indiana, to-wit: The east half of the northeast quarter of the northeast quarter of section sixteen (16), in township thirty (SO) north of range six (6) west. To pay and satisfy a decree of foreclosure and judgment for the sum of one hundred and fifty-two dollars and thirty-five cents, due and to become due, with Interest and costs, in favor of Fitz W. Bedford, in a suit wherein he was plaintiff and Harrison Cooper, John B. Hurley, William Gilmore, William u. McColly, James W. Noland, Rebecca Noland, Francis M. Cooper and David 8. Clifton were defendants. And on failure to realise the full amount of judgment, Interest and costs, I will at tbe same time and place expose at publio sale the fee simple of said real estate, or so much thereof as may be sufficient to discharge said decree, interest and costs. Said sale wiUTbe made without relief from valuation or appraisement laws. GEORGE M. ROBINSON, Sheriff of Jasper County. Thompson ft Bro., Att’ys for Plt’ff. November Bth, 1876. 9-8-8 gHERIFF’S SALE.

By virtue of an order of sale and certified copy of decree to me directed from the Clerk of the Jasper Circuit Court, I will expose at public sale to the highest bidder on Saturday, the Bth day of December, 1876, between the liours of 10o’clock A. M. aud 4o’clock P. M. of said day, at the door of the Court House of Jasper County, the rents and profits for a term of not exceeding seven years, of the following described real est-tto in Jasper County and State of Indiana, to-wit: The south hall ot the southeast quarter, and the northwest quarter of the southeast quarter of section twenty-one (81) township thirty (80) north of range five (5) west, containing one hundred and twenty acres. To satisfy a decree of foreclosure and judgment for the sum of two hundred and fifty-six dollare and thirty cents, with interest and costs. And on failure to realise the full amount of judgment, Interest and costs, I will at the same time and place expose at public sale the fee simple of said real estate, or so much thereof as may be necessary to discharge said decree, interest and costs. Taken as the property of William 8. Jackson and Jackson, Ms wife, in the suit of Simon P. Thompson, plantiff, versos said William S. Jackson, Jackson, his wife, Charles Jouveaat, Mary C. Jouvenat, Moses McClain and MoClain his wife. Said sale will be made without relief from valuation or appraisement laws. GEORGE M. ROBINSON. Sheriff of Jasper County. Thompson ft Bro- Att’ys for Plt’ff. November Bth, 1878. 9-8-8

APPLICATION FOB LICENSE. Notice is hereby given to the eitixens of the town 06 Rensselaer and Marion township, in Jasper county, and State of Indiana, that tbe undersigned, a male inhabitant of said town, township, county and State aforesaid, over the age of twenty-one years, not in the habit of becoming intoxicated, and a fit person to be entrusted with the sale of intoxicating liquors, will apply to the Board of OtnnmlsMonare of Jasper county, and State ot Indiana, at their regular December session, A. D. 1M for a license to sell spirituous, vinous and malt Bquors in less quantities than n quart at a time, WWI the privilege of permitting the same to be drank ou the premises. The precise location of the premises wherein said Uquere are to be sold and drank Is lu the lower story ot a twostory frame building fronting on Washington street, and situated upon toe following da scribed premises, to-wit: Commencing at the corner Of JMntee, in the WasMyon^snd aud 1* minutes east, parallel with Washington tdenoe iNuk 17 degree* nii w minmtea wmt> twmtr-ode feet, to th* tMtorly liae of Vman Ban ffirtr (tfMtt * *>«aua* math M dOSTtftl tefSSSSffIKWP udMM.IrtM. lotaufuuir

LUDD HOPKINS. 5,000 yards i-j...BLEACHED MUSLIM. tO,OOO yards new FALL STYLE PRINTS. 10,000 yards BR O WM MUSLIM. 5,000 yards CHEVIOT S3IRTIMG. 1,000 yards BED TICKING. ' 5,000 yards BROWN CANTON, FLANNEL. 5,000 yards Bleached CANTON FLANNEL. All the new styles of DRESS GOODS, with TRIMMINGS to match. The stock is so large that we cannot make mention of all. a..- ■ ■ . Our stock of BOOTS and SHOES was never so largeund attractive and cheap as now. We are offering great bargains in these goods to cash buyers. We guarantee bottom prices. If you want a GOOD CARPET for a small amount of money, or OIL CLOTH and MATTING, come and see us. A large assortment of GL O YES for men and women. Men f s, Boys ’ and Youths' HATS and GAPS to close out. “STOCKING YARN, 2-ply and S-ply, and GERMANTOWN YARN selling very cheap. CLOTHS and CASSIMERES in great variety, every grade and style that can be called for. JEANS and FLANNELS of all grades, tower thanZever known before. CARPET CHAIN, colored and white. Best. All of the above goodslwill be sold at ROCKBOTTOM PRICES FOR CASH. Call and see them. X-TJPID gOFKim G ASH!C ashT CASH! FOR CASH OR COUNTRY PROOUCB WILLEY&SIGLER Will sell their stook of Merchandise as low as the lowest In market. Ou aa i sites 6* 15th day of February, 1876, none need ask ui for credit. We Positively Mean Ready Pay. Don’t buy until yoo can pay, and then buy and save mouey. Altar long sxparlaasa tad carefully studying the best interests of our patrons, as well as aar own, are balisva that Ready Pay is the Only Legitimate and Fair Mode of Doing Business. Men who pay aa they go should not be' mad* to make up, by high profits, for bad debts. We are truly under obligations to many persons iu lasper county, who have gives us tbrir patronage and paid promptly. Thanking yon for the past, we hope all will eall and see ns still,and we will Iry and convince you that we are working for your interest aa wail asourowu. Any favor in our power will be gladly performed, but WE CANNOT SELL GOODS ON LONO 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 eaah *r Beta. As heretofore, we shall continue to keep a , LARGE STOCK: OF IDRY G.OpDS a . consisting of Prints, brown and bleached Muslins, foreign and domestic Ginghams, Oafomeres, Alpacas, Mohairs, Broadcloths, Doeskins, Beavers, Casimer**, Jeans, Cetteaadas, Dram Trimmings, Laces, Hosiery, Gloves, Cuffs, Collars,Ties, foe. Boots and Shoes a Specialty. Hats and Caps in great variety. Rubber Boots and Shoes for men, women and children. Ready Made Clothing for men and boys. Underwear for men end women. A good steak of FAMILY GROCBJUES AND PROVISIONS. 21 The POST-OFFICE STORE, Bedford so Jackson’s new building, RensMiaer. ■ i .—■■■■ .i.n.i.i i i i i i in Greenbacks and Silver Coin are as flood as Gold in Rensselaer! ’ • i W. J-. IMBS Respectfully announces that he has bought the famous “014 Line Drug Store” so long conducted by Messrs. Haediug & Willey, and has now an excellent stock of gpods in bin which will be sold at reasonable prices for greenbacks, dll rot coin, or any other enrrent medium of exchange which w recognized as a legal tender in the United States. He has now and will keep a good assortment of Willi, MEDICINES, PAINTS, OILS, DIB-STIFFS .and all the various articles usually found at a house of this kind, including popular brands of FINE TOILET SOAPS, BICH PERFUMERY, Tooth Powders, Preparations for Beautifying the Complexion, Hair Dressings, Brushes of every description, Combe, Lead and Gil Paint mixed ready for use, Varnishes, and ov*i/ thing usecS-m the painting business, Has a large stock of BIBLES, SCHOOL BOOKS AID lISCELLAIEOUS WORKS, Paper, IPods and Ink, Also, a splendid and very large stock of Wall Paper. CaH and see me, and give me a share of your custom.