Rensselaer Union, Volume 9, Number 17, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 11 January 1877 — Page 1

VOLUME 9.

>***o* *.**■■*. WinraflMH. HOBACE EJAMEB A CO., Publisher* sud Proprietor* of THE UNION, Renaeelaer, Indiana. One copy one year, 82: six months, |1; three months, (thirteen weeks), *• cents; always in advance. Single copy, 6 cents. Mata*. One column, one year 980.0* Half column, “ 40.00 Quarter col. “ 20.00 Eighth col. “ 10.00 Ten (10) percent, added to foregoing price if advertisements are act to occupy more than tingle column width. Fractional parts of a year, at equitable rates. Business cards not exceeding one inch space, 45 a year, |8 for six months. |2 for three months. ATI legal notice* and advertisements, at es-. Üblished statute price. Reading notices, first publication 10 cento a line, each publication thereafter S cents a Um. Yearly advertisements are subject to three change* (one change in three months), at the option of the advertiser, free of extra charge. Advertisement* for person* not resident* of Jasper county must be paid for in advance ot first publication, when leas than one-quarter column in size; and quarterly in advance when larger. To"b Prlaatlxx*-—A large assortment of type and other material lor poster, pamphlet, circular and kindred work. Prices low. CWBBIKB TERMS FOB 1877. Thx Uniox, price |2, and the Indianapolis Journal, weekly, with premium map, price 11.75, for 13.50 Indianapolis Journal, weekly, without premium map, price |1.50, for 8.25 Chicago Poet, daily, price |7, for '.... 7.80 Chicago Post, weekly, price 75 cents, for 2.50 Sclenajlc American, weekly. Illustrated, price 18.20, for. ..... 4.70 Detroit Free Preu, weekly, price |2, for 8.50 Harpers’ Weekly, illustrated, price 44, for 5.25 Harpers’Rosar, Hlustraßd, weekly, H, 5.25 VClllorC®v B Jr OWTAIJfo wim • vboice premium to each subscriber, SB, for 4.00 Moore's Mural lf«w Yorker, monthly, illustrated, agricultural, price 12.50. f0r.... 4.00 The A'vrsery, monthly, illustrated, the beet child'! Jfagaeine publiehied, price 11.00, 8.10 Indiana Fanner, weekly, agricultural, with handsome premium chromo to each «iib*criber. price 11.75, for 8.80 The Prairie Farmer, weekly, price 12, for 8.50 The Young Folk*' Monthly, price 81, for 2.80 These term* include the postage which is prepaid by the manager of each publication. Wo will also furnish on application Clubbing Terms, reduced from the regular subscription price, with any reputable daily, weekly, monthi)y, or quarterly publication in the United States.

Rensselaer Nursery The undersigned now ha* on hand and for •ale at living ratea, several thousand APPLE TREES, PEARTREES both dwarf and standard, Cherry Trees, Siberian Crabs, GfrXt.-A.X>3p -VXBarSfll, two and three years ol<b to, lapis, Wiitio.tteßeaiitiiiltatalfa and other popular varieties ot Qrxve.mmmieovl-. WTnedlw 'toieecK STRAWBERRY PLANTS of several popular varieties, by the hundred or thousMnde Having purchased Mr. George Nagle's stock of EVERGREENS AND SHRUBBERY I can supply customers anything they desire in this lino; so there Will be no nped of sending or going abroad for stock of this description and receiving nothing but dead brush for your mon<ey. My stock of trees, shrubs, vines, etc., is MootiwW AteaKfcy. giving universal satisfaction, nrhanmug Ake public for past favors, they are reywrtf ißty invited to continue their patronage. Tonus cash, or good notes bearing interest. JOBS COEK, i «9tf FBOPRIETOSV, 1770. 1878. i GO TO TUTRUH'H NEW CENTENNIAL STORE For Choico Tobascos, Bps, SMOKERS’ ROODS, FINE CONFECTIBNEKV, rora fbvxtm, wvtb, •Canned Fruits, Sardines, Notions, Etc., Etc. 3TZUE3SZZ OTTSTSaZUB By the dish, stewed, fried or raw. Also by the can at lowest prices. Everything first quality and cheap. Call' .-at the Leopold building, corner of Washington and Van Rensselaer streets, opposite McCoy & Thompson's bank. Everything ♦reeh and brand new. €-37 Hew ts Save Money. TO THE OWNe"rS~OF LANDS IM JASPEH COUNTY. Wo now have a complete ABSTRACT OF TITLB to all lands in the county, careftilly preCred from the records by experienced mt®, compiling this work we have discovered the fhet that there are nainr DsnoTrra txtum which should bo adjusted without defer, while parties interested are still living. The expense will be light if attended to soon, and may save costly litigation at some future time. These defective Titles are occasioned by a variety' of causes—deeds not recorded, errors in making and recording. etc. All persons owning land in the county should call on, or write to, ns at cnee and have the title to their land examfhed. K. g. aZ. DWI»CIW«, «-40 RcnmmJamr. Imd.

New Harness Shop. H.WAlMtß,Proprietor. The above having opened * harnees shop in BeoMelaer, reepeetfally invites ell hie old friends and customers to leave their orders with him for'any thing in this line and they will receive prompt attention. He employs none but first-elsM workmen, and warrants all work turned out at his shop. Keeps on hand a large atdek ofsad* d|ee, bridles, baiters, curry eombe, brushes, and everything elm' usually found in a harness shop. Give 1 Mm a call. |hep opW opt street, Konmelaor, Indiana.

THE RENSSELAER UNION.

MONEY TO LOAN AT NINE PER CENT. INTEREST, IN SUMS OF SI,OOO TO SIO,OOO, ON FARM* ANO CITY PROPERTY, FOR FIVE TEARS’ TIME BTThl* i* th* cheapest mow y ever offered the public we*t *f ihe Alleghany men nt* in*. Os'll on.oraddree*. R. 8 A. Z. DWIGGINB, Attorney*and Loan Agent*, Renraelaer, Ind. —IIP'> ■ --■ J ' ——— fcocos thy for Cash! LOUIS KERN DEALER IN STAPLE AND FANCY GROCERIES! Comprising a full line of Sugar*, green and roasted Coffee*, Rice, Pearl Barley, Ont Meal, Flour, Salt, Syrups, New Orleans and Sorghum Molasses, Dried and Canned Fruits, Jellies, Candies, Crackers, Flavoring Extracts, Fish, Beans, Peas, Lentils, Bay Leaves, Broom*, Scrub Brushes, Bho* Brushes, Horse Brushes, Curry Combe, Feed and Market Baskets, Cordage, Gun Caps, Powder, Shot, Cigars. Fine-Cut, Pint nt ShoMiie Tobaccos, Toilet and Washing Soaps, Soda, Matches, Baking Powders, Farina, Macaroni, Dessicated Cocoa, Fresh and Cove Oysters, Lye, Starch, Candles, Coal Oil, Ao., Ac. Special attention is called to our stock of Glassware, Earthenware, Queensware, Woodenware, Pocket and Table Cutlery, at prices to suit the hard limes. Jam Gaujowier, Hyson and Imperial TEAS cheaper than any at her house in the county. Having learned by experience that Ground Spices cannot be found in the market without adulteration, we purchased a large spice mill, which enables u* to sell pure, frevh-ground spices, without extra charge* for grinding. Country Produce bought at market prices fur cash or ira 'e. wots kern, Liberal Corner Duildimg, lleiuseliier, Ind. DRY GOODS! FALLAND WINTER STOCKS i n Ha* returned from the jobbing market with a very large stock of Dry Goods, Clothing, Pice* Goods, Furs, Boots, Shoes, Bats, ■Caps, etc., and now offer* Best Dress Goods, Best Piece or Tailor’s Goods, Best Ready Made Clothing, At prices which defy competition. No dealer this side of Chicago can undersell hi* cash figures on these articles; and no stock is superior in quality. WOOLEN GOODS, COMFORTERS, NUBIAS; BLANKETS YARN AC. A finer, better or cheaper stock of good* in this line was never brought to the county; it embraces many articles not here enumerated that will be appreciated by all who inspect them. Furs for Ladies. Furs for Children, Furs for Gentlemen. These Furs are the winter stylos of 1876; very good, very tasty, apd very cheap. Nothing better or cheaper in thio line will be offered in Jasper county this season. Overcoat* Very Cheap. Overcoats Very Cheap. Overcoats Very Cheap. No person wanting an overcoat for a man or boy can be dissatisfied with my prices. My assortment is la-ge and varied, and Includes some of the beet goods ever shown in this town. They must be sold. Hats, Caps and Fur Caps. Hats, Caps and Fur Caps. Harsy Caps and Fur Caps. ■ Call in and look at theoa goods. They are a little extra—a little better than an average—and because they are good lam proud to show them. ZtiSdAusi* euadL XvflMnoti’ ffh.osiw, dxildLxexx’w SSxcu*. auad Soyne’ Sects. A splendid, well-selected stock of custom work in'tho boot and shoe lino, embracing every grade popular in this market.- Also, Rubber Over-shoes, knee and hip boots. STAPLE FAMILY GROCERIES. STAPLE FAMILY GROCERIES. STAPLE FAMILY GROCERIES. Sugar, Coffee, Tea, Baleratus, Soap, Ao., as good as the best. Also Tobacco, both chewing and smoking. Como and examine. 3FWX2XOPW ymmr ■keoUb. ' aratatnaxcs-wB ssibxcxe exons. aracMxaa-’u skrxcxe arrosm, Washington Street, (north *l4*). Beas**her, Indiana, i* th* pise* sot, bargains thi* season in f*J! and winter dr Y goods, evercoats, clothing, underwear, boots, sheep, bats, ssps, fiaaily g****ai*B, ate., eto.

RENSSELAER JASPER COUNTY, INDIANA, JANUARY 11,1877.

Not an expostulation it hoard from the lipa ot an influential in* dependent (mirscalled), not a word of condemnation i> published by the independent newspaper* of Indiana, for the shameful course Senator Major has pursued thus far this winter in the Indiana legislature. When Mr. Wolcott, Mr. Olleman and other gentlemen who had identified themselves with the cause of independent reform refused to be tolled witbin the purlieus of democracy, all reeking as that party is with its history of treason, its record of fraud and violence, and be* smeared with the blood of presidents, loyal white men and women, and bumble negroes, assassinated under the pretense es political reform, no accusation was too preposterous, no charge too vile, no Blander too grave, no insianation too mean to be invented and repeated by those who argued that it was necessary to cast a few votes for the independent ticket in order to establish a nucleus around which to duster and crystalize a new and pure party of patriots. Mr. Major deliberately and with the braxen, unblushing front of a street walking courtezan publicly offers his rewesentative vote and influence in the market for a consideration—a price—and not a word of condemnation, or expostulation even, is uttered by these pretended apostles of political reform; these whining, canting preachers of a higher standard of political morals. P*rliaps there is not another man in the counties of White, Benton, Newton and Jasper that has had so much to say about the corruption #f “both old parties” as Seaator Major has said within the last aix or eight years. He has rung the •Gauges with aafiMlßHfeffifriCtione about “combinations of politicians to defeat the will of the people,” the “corrupt men of both parties in state legislatures and congress, who conspire for personal advantage,” and “the shameful betrayal of trusts by our public men.” Mr. Major as state senator was the last hope of independent partyism in Indiana. He was its only representative before the public. Mr. Major’s career as a local politician will end with the close of his senatorial term ; and the verdict of an overwhelming majority of his constituency will be: A political quack. The fact that Mr. Major’s course has the approbation, silent at least, of those who have called themselves Independents, is strong confirmatory evidence that the whole movement was simply a raw in the interest of the old treason-hatching democratic party. Republicans are benefited more than harmed by this unmasking. Because they new see that no confidence can be put in the protestations of self-advertising reformers; and the true character of these gentlemen being laid bare there will be no division of forces nor double-tongued policy in future campaigns against the now consolidated, undisguised democracy. Probably few* people are aware of the extent of the military operations io Indiana during the last two years. But civil war has raged within her boundaries, nevertheless; and to such an extent as to render an allusion to this important fact necessary in the recent message of Major General Thomas A. Hendricks, governor of Indiana, to the legislature. His Excellency saya that the prowess of the state militia proved adequate to quell all dicturbaucsa without calling upon President Grant for the aaaist&nse of federal troops. This makes every patriotic Hoosier proud, or should make him feel so, of the heroism of those doughty sons of war who thus gallantly and gloriously braved the dangen of camp and field to preserve the comity of the people. It is a happy sulyect to contemplate; a theme worthy of the tongue of orator, the brush of paiater, the chisel of sculptor, or the poo of poet and historian. Adjutant General W. W. Connor, io hie rooont annual report, says th»t during the peat two

A POLITICAL QUACK.

nineteen calle for state troupe to suppress local rebellion, wore made, entailing tn expense of <133.25. A single campaign, that against the Ohio & Mississippi railroad tronbiera, cost the tax-oppressed inhabitants of Indiana the enormous sum of 11,667.60. But what is that compared with the brilliant, aye effulgent, glory that attaches to the name of. our state from the heroism of her invincible militia? All honor to them and to their gallant ex-oommauder-in-chief. A small-fry political dabbler of Barkley township, whose avariciousness at times shade* his honesty, whose egotism exceed* his judgment, who loves to parade his worldly acquisitions before the piblic, whose conversation is often like (hs prayers of those who thank God that they are holier than other men, with characteristic impertinence writes to an obseure paper published in a neighboring town to enquire “where that Packard <IO,OOO suit has gone to” which was commenced against the editor of Tax UNION ayear or two since. Well knowtag the deep interest this gentleman *M others of his political kidney have tally evinced in our purely ;private as a token of the appreciatidb in which their extraordinary conceni is held, they are told that that celebrated cause is on the docket of the Tippecanoe circuit court, end may be called for trial at the next section thereof Further information restive to this subject may be obtained perhaps by addressing a letter to the plaintiff or Messrs. Osborne & Calkins, his attorneys, at Laporte, or Hon. R. C. Gregory, their associate counsel, at Lafayette. ______________ So many and such horrid crimes have been committed by democrats under the pretense of reform and for a change, a catalogue which includes treason, assason, murder, fraud and bribery, that it Is no wonder that many people who do a< see their way clearly to act with the repbbiiean party feel a repugnance at being called democrats. “Liberals,” “independents,” “grangers,” “greenbackers,” and “reformer*” are merely dliatu that have been assumed by the emmisaries of democracy to disguise their true characters and mask their real designs, as they went out among the discontented deceiving and to deceive the credulous. And they were successful to a degree, and many good, well-meaning people were taken captive by their glittering promises just as others have been deceived by religious, medical, political and other impostors since the organization of human society had existence. How a lively, rollicking democrat that can read manages to preserve his fine spirit* and good nature these days of returning boards and election uncertainties, without he is a subscriber to the Detroit Fret Preu, is a mystery as wooderful as th>t of Edwin Droud. Thousands c.F republicans would be better people, and cherish kindlier and more liberal feelings for their neighbors of the democratic faith, as well as for humanity in general, if they regularly perused its healthy and brilliant columns. It is one of the best tonics yet discovered to preserve the normal condition of the liver and prevent dyspepsia, ll* presence on the center table is more potent to exorcise blue devils from th* household, than a horseshoe nailed over every door. “M. Quad” and other Christian writers, are constant contributom to its columns. Read it, and fifty per cent, of the burden of hard times will roll away from the mind. Mr. William Beck said at a public meeting held in the court house a few evenmga since that an effectual way to stop the traffic in intoxicating beverages in a community was to stop buying theta. It m a common sense, practical sugges tioUr—one that is baaed on the well-known commercial law that supply is governed by the demand. Let the long-freed atavellers who “deplore the pernicious effect* 'of dram-drinking upon the youth of our “lahd” break their quart bottles es bitten and turn their li*le brown jug* into vinegar receptacles, let the dashing young bucks stop treating the boya, and let all others rigidly abstain from the ma ta ►alcoholic liquors, except in cases of actual stcknms where they are prescribed bj conscientious physicians, and it would be only * very short period of tips

doggeries would be baoishsd from the villiages and stnail towns, and two-thirds of the drug stores would wither like Jonah’s sun-struck gourd vine. An intense spirit of rivalry is cultivated by the people of Bt. Louis and Chicago which provokes the oeaaeleas badinage of the newspapers about th* advantages, busiuessf Wealth, prosperity, intelligence, etc,, of their respective hamlets and the inhabitants thereof It is not intended to discuss the merit* of their controversy al thia time, but to say that the St Louis Globe-Democrat towera. shoulder to shoulder and head to bead among the colossal newspaper giants of America. There is not a better newt paper in the United States. It* editorial discussions command the respect of statesmen; its paragraphs are brilliant and pun-gent; its dippings, the cream of current literature. , ■WT 1 1 HWW'HI 1 ' 111 I * Mr. Horace White had editorial management of the Chicago Tnbvne whan that newspaper became a democratic ally through adherence to Mr. Horace Greeley. Mr. White claims to be a republican, and says that he voted for Mr. Hayes for president, but now wants Mr. Tilden iuAugurated into the office, although be did *ot. receive a majority of the electoral voces. Mr. White’s republicanism resembles the morality of those gentlemen who preach maritial constancy but love their neighbors’ wive* better than their own. Such liberal republicans are moot illiberal democrats. The Chicago Post wakes the echoes of Illinois senatorial conflict with a, fierce and dismal (b) Login sound. Its faith ip strong that an honest Shuman is the noblest work of God. Of course it has its favorite friend whom it prefers over all competitors, but appears liberal enough to be satisfied if the honor is Granted to any rille rgwhlicae. It is sometimes important for aspirants to.suob important trusts to keep Well U these times of widely,fiWmiuated total, ligeaee the Poet is an importaiU agency. « For the fiftieth time John P. Morton & C*., Louisville, JKy., have issued the WeMem Farmert' Almanac. The edition far 1877 is an improvement over that of last year from the fact that Professor Ticu’s weather speculations are emitted. Those articles of the edition for 1876 came near costing this valuable publication its barometric reputation. ...n If . Mr. D A. Fawcett, formerly a compositor in this office, is now loeaUeditor of the Delphi Time*. He is a rollicking, jovial, good-hearted fallow, who, with a little experience, will take rank with the average of the profession. Here's wish* ing you success, David Allen. reason Bcienti*t* speak es the brilliant meteor that was seen about Christmas time aS of the feminine gender, is because of the wooderful train attached and the numerous sparks following the shiniog fair. The Remington Record thinks th* editor of Thi Union “makes a dampbool out of himself.” Nature saved our neighbor any effort In that direction, and, like a drunken man, he sees others reeling. easaessfisssatem* ‘ } “Bull dose tooh,” exclaimed a suffering Teuton a* he aauk into a deotim’s ehair in Dr. Kelley’s office. Immediately there wm au aching—void. No returning bored to investigate this report Somebody sends us a copy of th* Bau Francisoo weekly Bulletin. It ia a magnificent newspaper. Somebody would be thanked, if somebody was known. Who is somebody? . Son* of our democratic neighbors ar* claiming the Remington Record as a party organ. They are mistake*. It is merely a trembling lyre. Vevay.m eld eMUgh, big enough, enough, and wants to be a city. If het city-watioo so &vorabta,l*» her oby-w»ta, ' ***** The state editorial Maooiation, <hiuh met ia this city Thured*/ ost, has taken » four drpartiiw No more »Xol»r»topS soy thp ■f rural ll|wy-alpbw more junheGag. Heqaetarti) t* >• t 9 flfrrsdf.

NUMBER 17.

It would b« interestinf if U wtre practicable, to obtain mid tabulate the stadsties of religious stlendance, membertarip snd development year by year, in order chat theconnectiou between material well beiqg might be investigated. Buckle has shown that there is a constant ratio between th* bounty of the harvest and th* frequency of marriage*, and we are inclined to believe that while the cause of religion prosper* when every th ing else proepere, poverty, which ought to make people cling more closely to religion, draws them away from it. This is not a sentimental view to take of religion, bat if it is the true one it would do no barm to establish it by facts. The satieties of church-building, endowment, mission-worir, and Bunds v-sohool attendance for 1876, will we fear, make a very poor —St. Louie Globe Democrat- '

A day or two sine*, a small bouse ■ear Fiebback’s old tannery was burned. The woman of the house, frightened out of her senses, Tan out, forgetting her ioCust child, which was sleeping in the cradle. A neighbor womaa, looking thraagh the wihdow, saw the little innocent almost in a sea of flame. Th* cradle was out of roach, snd in a few momenta the flam** would destroy the elfWfc Rapid though developed a plan, Seizing a small boy, she held him by the heels, and thrust him in the window. The boy reached the cradle, drew it a* close to the woman she uould grasp it, and then she drew it out. Ia less than ten seconds after the Waoue the roof tell in.— l udid.nopolit Herald. Miss Emma Hogan teacher of school number 5, of Newton township, reports that her pupil* were prompt in attendance and diligent to study during the month that ended on the 6th day of January. An ez amination gave an average grade of 96 per cent, to th* following: Mary Thornton, Elmer Kenton, John Hoyes, Cynthia Hoyea, Maggie Thornton, Samuel Thornton, Mason Kenton, John Watt, Frank Kenton, Jane Thorfiton, Lizzie Kenton, Clara Keptati, t Hopkins, Dots Thornton, Deila Thornton, Sherman Thornton, Everett Warne and Fanny Hoyes.

Representative Payne, chairman ot the house committee to consider the question of counting the doctoral vote, say* that the committee are firm in th* belief that Tilden must be the next president, and “will not yim that point.” That is just about th* kind of statesmanship that might be expected from democratic buccaneering who regard Tilden's commands as ahlgher law than the conattliitiou.— /mG*nafplia Journal, lega, wounds, ulcers, Ac. can be eared. The rational treatment as indicated by nature, is to reduce the loeel Inflamation, soothe the .neighboring nerves, cool the heated blood, ana render the waterjf ichorous discharge conaiatenA and healthy. Happily, Holloway’s Ointment accomplish** these end* with unfailing, certainty. W cents per box or not, 1 ■■■■■' _ r ’ ■ .. ■ ***•' ' ' "" The vbte of Indiana cast at the last October election, as reeentij canvassed by the Gen*ra| Assembly in joint session* wi’ as followet For governor, James D. William* received 218,219 votes; Benjamin Harrison, 208,080 votes; R. W. Harrington, 12,710 votes. For lieutenant governor, Isaac P Gray received 212,078 votes; B. 8- Robertson, 206,641 vote*; Gregg, 15*888.

.... e*** Judge Taleolt, of the Valparaiso Futetts, i» one of the oldest n*wspaper men on active duty in the state, and one of Ute hardest working. We understand tiiat usually Ire goes to his office a* early as six o’clock In th* morning, and tots up type from that time until late M night, as industrious!* and perseveringly as he ever did when yonng and in limited cireuinatanees. He i* now about aeventy years old, and is reported worth a full hundred thousand dollars.— Laperle ijerald. ■ Vnier democratic management lb* southern penitentiary at Jeffersunvill* hasoontreeted an indebtednus. of <118J»».«>, which lb. present legislature will be oaM npon to provide means to liquwtatft doe. Dtok Thompann, Terte “he’.Uuthar? forty stalwart larmere ar* mrifo bar* of the Indiana tagtalMMv*