Rensselaer Union, Volume 9, Number 34, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 10 May 1877 — RUSSIAN SOUADRONS IN AMERICAN [ARTICLE]

RUSSIAN SOUADRONS IN AMERICAN

The Intsr-Ocsa* of Chicago in straggling manfully to outstrip its city contemporaries in enterprise, and is the Srst paper we-t of New York City to receive and publish a telegram by cable from a special correspondent on the eastern shore of the Atlantic ocean, who watdhes and makes report of the mighty turmoil that is agitating the whole of Burope and a portion of Asia as though shaken by the throes of a terriSo earthquake. The oorre* epondenCs dispatch which was published in yesterday's paper says that the English press is very seneithre about the presence of the Russian squadron in American waters and Grand Duke Alexis’ prolonged stay in the United States. John Bull is very jealous at the present time, even to the verge of insanity. He is fearful that Russia will whip Turkey, in which event sb* might and probably would seise the fortresses that command the Bosphorus and establish herself in a position to control the commerue of the Black sea and menace England’s over--1 land routs to China and the East Indies, much to the detriment of British trade and profit. The British ministry, or at least a powerful portion of them, are in favor of assisting Turkey against Rusia in the present quarrel, as was done twenty ago during the Crimean war; but they fear both the sentiment of people and the attitude ofjhe Christian world who are disposed to look upon the confiict in the light of a struggle between the Mohammedan religion and that of the Greek Church with their sympathies thoroughly with the Utter, and dare not for the present take any overt steps In the direction that considerations of self interest would prompt them to advance. It ,is surmised by prominent . individuals of the English press, this correspondent says, that the object of the Russian squadron in San Francisco bay is to be in a position where it can make a successful demonstration against British Columbia in the event England resolves to ally herself with Turkey and from thence attack English merchantmen that sail the Pacific ocean where the damage would be moat serious; and at any time Alexis and his fleet in the harbor of New York might commence to prey upon their commerce on the Atlantic ocean. It is possible that British fears in the direction indicated are not without all foundation. It may also be true that these fears will prove a wholesome restraint upon her and prevent the English government taking a step that Mr. Carlyle says would be “the maddest and most criminal thing that a British government could do.’’ In the United States, *if not in the whole of Christendom, the sentiment of the masses is strong that Russia and Turkey be permitted to fight their quarrel to a conclusion without the interference of outside powers.

Private sources convey the cheering report that crops promise finely * in Kansas. Their wheatfiehls never looked better at this time of year. Grasshoppers cease to cause any anxiety, most of the eggs pioving abortive. Frost during the last of April did some damage to fruit, gardens and the earlier planted corn; but enough uninjured fruit is left on the trees to load them down and make a full crop, while it is still early'enough to replant the corn and vegetables that were trost-Jiipoed and make a good y ield. Since the first ot April the writer has been on <*ailroad across the ptate ot Illinois from Gillman to Peoria, and down to Jacksonville, and from Quincy to Chicago, acrosa Missouri over the Northern Missouri and theHauuibal <fc St. Joseph routes, through the eastern tier of counties in Kansas that aye traversed by the Missouri River, Ft. Scott 4k Gulf line % and over the counties of P-uUski, Starke, Lake, Porter, LaPorfe, Marshall, Fulton, Miami, Howard, Casa, White and Newton in Indiana, and everywhere fottnd growing wheat

looking extra well. Fruit also promises well every place visited. Farmers everywhere are greatly encouraged, and will plant as large breadth of spring crops as possible. With a favorable summer and harvest season people living iu the region referred to will have a large surplus to dispose of, with the promise of a brisk market and good prices waiting for it.

Why such Indians as Roman Nose should no a day’s hunting is because Justice is not always swift and sure. When he came Into Red Cloud Agency recently and bragged that a lot of carbines he had was nis proportion of the plunder at the Custer massacre, there could have been little pity for him in the hearts of the soldiers who remembered the sad fate of Custer’s band. He should have been hanged pn the spot.-—Valparaiso Messenger. May not that depend somewhat npon whether the civilization of the American soldier is higher than that of the American savage? Question whether blood shed by men acting on the defensive in actual warfare properly belongs to the same degree of crime as that shed without provocation in time of peace. It is also a question if our national standard of civilization would justify the treacherous hanging of a voluntary prisoner of war. Those western Indians give white people trouble enough, every one knows and admits, but ought not the same general principles apply in our conduct towards them that we insist shall apply in the treatment of ourselves by others? It is not at all popular in these days to seem to favor any other policy towards those untutored savages who are rapidly disappearing before the fire of the rifles of frontiersmen than that men adopt when hunting wild beasts of prey, but is it not a question whether this is not a stain upon the boasted Christianity of the century?

Some time since it was announced that it would be necessary to call congress together in special session to complete business and make appropriations which the last session of that body neglected, and it was thought that it would be convened about the first of June; but the president thinks that would be an earlier day than is necessary, and has issued his proclamation for the extra session to assemble on the 15th day of October next. By that time it can be better determined what effect his southern policy is likely to produce on the people of that section and the country at large. Present indications are strongly promising that by that day its wisdom will be apparent te every one. Thu’s far it seems to be working admirably, restoring to a section that has been long the scene of violence and confusion that peace it so much needs, and which every patriot north and south will rejoice to see it enjoy. But should the president’s efforts in this direction prove likely to fail of their puipose it Is highly probable that congress will then be willing to listen to suggestions from him looking to the adoption of some modified plan ot action, which it certainly would not do at the present hour.

A new candidate tor public favor in the shape of a monthly publication in the interests of temperance and home cultivation, has appeared at Indianapolis. It is published by the Indiana Fanner Company for the price of 75 cents a year for single copies, or large discount to clubs of five, ten or more. The first number (May, 1877,) has been received at this office. A hasty glance at its pages, contents and contributors imnre-ses one favorably with the typography and literary merit of the paper. It is called The Home. Agents are wanted in every town and county, to whom terma and outfits will be sent.

It is announced by the Valparaiso Messenger and the Monticello Herald that Horace E. Jaipes has been appointed postmaster at Rensselaer. They must be in error, for nothing is known of it here and Mr, Sigler tail! officiates to the satisfaction of the public generally. Before the Sentinel was started in Rensselaer the democrats had a division of the town officers, now i they have none, Republicans i should encourage the Sentinel liber--1 as a, valuable coadjutor.

Reports are confirmatory of the taking ot Kara in Armenia by the Russian forces under tho Grand Duke Michael, who has an army of 150,000 men. About one-third of thia foive was directly engaged in the conflicts which resulted in the defeat of the*Turka and the capture of their strongly fortified town together with 17,000 prisionera, artillery, and other war munitions. Since the foregoing was in type, all of it has been denied by later dispatches. The Russians have not taken Kars and captured Turkish troops, artillery and other munitions of war, but are trying to do so.

Benjamin F. Wade, Esq., of Ohio, dislikes President Hayes’ policy towards the people of the southern slates and speaks right out in meeting about it just as bluntly and as careless of other people’s feelings as he spoke against President Lincoln’s southern policy during the rebellion. Mr. Wade is every inch a patriot, but he is human and hasty, and has been known to be in error.

Rev. H. B. Mider informs us that he has been holding a series of religious meetings at Mount Zion church, White county, with gratifying results. A number were taken into membership and the church was spiritually strengthened. He also held revival meetings at Wolcott, recently, which resulted in bringing several souls to Christ.

Ten days have passed since the Monticello Htrald announced that work would be resumed on the neglected bed of the Indianapolis, Delphi and Chicago railroad and prosecuted to swift and successful completion—yet where are the spades, shovels, picks and Paddies ?

. La Porte papers are very complimental over the scenic painting jn their new opera house. Did they ever know of n real practical mill being located a quarter of a mile above the dam, before one was thus represented on the drop curtain they admire so much?

Thanks to La Porte Jer aid and Valparairo Messenger, two of the best weekly newspapejs received qt this office-

Willey & Sigler have a full line of millinery goods. A full line of black alpacas at Willey Sigler’s.

Gents fine boots and shoes at Willey & Sigler’s. Judge Hammond is bolding court this week, at Wabash.

Full line of plow boots and shoes at Willey & Sigler’s. Willey Sigler will open a new stock of ready made clothing this week.

Cedar market baskets, ten cents apiece or three fora quarter, at C. C. Starr’s.

The orchestra and quadrille bands were both out serenading Saturday night. A large lot of stoneware, consisting of crocks, jars and jugs, all sizes, at C. C. Starr’s.

Mrs. Jesse Duck, of Salem, Ohio, is visiting with her daughter, Mrs. Emmet Kannal, at this place. Don’t forget to try that ‘ 50-cent tea at Starr’s. It is selling rapidly. Also best Japan tea, 80 cents per pound.

Father Moore has leased the City Hotel property and is prepared to furnish food and lodging to travelers.

A. large lot of cove oysters, two pound cans, will be closed out at 15 cents a can or seven cans for SI.OO, at C. C. Starr’s. Henry G. Bruce, Esq., of Burnetsville While county, is in town to-day. He has just returned from a trip to Kansas. A Iprge stock of canned fruits, consisting of peaches, apricots, strawberries, blackberries and cherries, at C. C. Starr’s. The 30th day of the present month is Decoration Day; will the people ot Rensselaer make any public demonstration of its observance? Go to F. J. Sears & Co.’s and examine their large and wellselected spring stock of cassi meres, broadcloths, silks, delaines, calicos, etc., etc., before making purchases.