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TERRE-IIAUTE, SEPT. 17,1870.

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SECOND EDITION. WAR.

A littlo while ago, and there came over the broad Atlantic a rumor that two of the great nations of Europe were on the eve of war. Therowire gatherings of vast armies—gigantic equipments of trained soldiery for the carnage of battle. Then came the shock —the mad, tierce shock—and thousands of young hearts ceased to beat forever, thousands of noble men lay cold and stiff on the gory field. The wail of sorrow went up from the riven hearts of widows and orphans,and soilless fathers and mothers mourned for those that never should return. The fair bosom of oarth was torn beneath the ruthless hoof ofwar—17eh fields and fruitful vineyards were left desolate and ruined. And all this for what? That two great i' nations, claiming to bo civilized and christian might, forsooth, try which was the stronger—which could put the other to rout!

And what do men say of this? Do they stand aghast Verily, no War, they sav, is necossary, and must be. And they like rather to hear the jar of the cannon rolling through the world and startling tho nations from peace. Yet, honor to humanity! there are still a few who protest against this vilest, basest of all base and vilo relics of barbarism. A few, who weep tears of pity for the littleness of tyrants, and tears of sorrow for the mourning, broken*lloarted ones made 30 by the clash of

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War! bloody, hateful, horrid warwhen shall it cease? From tho very infancy of the human race it has continually baptized and re-baptized the oarth in blood. The annals of past ages are but brief summaries of conJliets between hostile tribes and peoples, and scarce ft spot, it might seem, 011 all the .surface' of the globe but has been saturated with human gore. An Alexander becomes the idol of apeop and pours that poople's blood liko waiter at the rursod shrine of War A Napoleon arises, a baleful star from an ocean of blood, and sinks again into tho ocean from which ho rose. War, war, constant, continual for three thousand years, and yet is the passion for blood not satisfied. Yet are there those who are ready to be olVercd on its horrid altar! Yet is the heart of humanity not sickened—yot is it music, tho growl of tho cannon uttering sentence of death and ruin to thousands!

When shall it cease? we ask again. The Political Economist makes answer: "Some means of destruction may yet bo invented, so overwhelming in its effects as to put the smallest number "of men 011 a level with tho greatest, and henco to put an end to wars altogot her.*' That is to say, the passion for murder is so strong that it will bo gratified, so long as there is any way to gratify it. And thoy arc christian men who thus philosophize—men who would pale at the murder of a fellow nnd loudly demand that the criminal be brought to justice. Yet, war—the shameless destruction of thousands ot human lives—the senseless squandering of millions of wealth, wrung from the toil of the poor—is looked upon as the legitimate employment of eivilteed and christianized nations! And the clergyman, he whoso mission it is to proclaim peace and good-will among men, does not raise his voice against this monstrous thing. Shame 011 such Christianity—shame on such humanity

-shame on such civilisation Sabbath after Sabbath, from the multitudinous pulpits scattered over all the oarth, should gO up a cry mighty, deafening, invineiblo—a cry that should ring thunderously throughout tho world— against this heathenish practice. Every philanthropist, every lover of humanity should hurl scathing anathemas against it and tho voice of earth's millions and millions of groaning and oppressed children should join in one mighty shout, till the heavens echoed back the cry: Woe, woo, to him that finis the spark of discord into., the bla«o of war!"

Much is said, of late, about military science of mind employed instead of brute force of amenities shown to tho wounded and captive. We do not deny that much that is claiuiod for modern weapons la true yet what avails it? Franco and Prussia1 in a few months slaughter thousands of their citixens

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are the slain better than if Greek spears or Roman sabres bad been thrust through them Does it help thom that they were killed by means of gunpowder? Are the hearts of tho bereaved oonsolcd by tho reflection that their loved ones wero murcfcprecl through tho -instrumentality of thfc lleedl^gun or the mitrailleuse? A pToud, nourishing city is laid waste. No mattor it stood a fide siege General Booby made use of the most scientific principles in approaching its walls it was really grand to witness the mighty bombardment, to watch tho slow, certain coiling of tho monster that was crushing it to death] Fine logic this! Blessed panacea for the bleeding hearts aud desolate liearih-stones which war leaves in jts blighting track!

War is a .grand thing—can we afford to give it np 'Look at that nation over which the cloud is beginning to gather. Observe tho strain of excitement widening, deepening until it reaches every heart and binds a diverse people into one intense whole. Elec trie wires flash and burn with ominous news—dark groups of men talk in excited tones—trained soldiery parade magnificently, and talk of the camp and tho deadly encounter. It is a Avild time men forget the tame pursuits of peace, and thirst for the pomp and glory of war. By and by, the assembled hosts approach. Slowly they draw nearer and nearer a painful suspense hangs in the air inexpressible foreboding fastens 011 the nation's heart. The longed-for, yet dreaded shock comes— a mighty battle is fought—grand military achievements arc made—glory is won, and thousands lie dead and mangled on tho .field of battle!

War is a grand thing, and grandly is it carried on with tho christian implements of tho nineteenth century! Can we afford to give it up True, it is hard for tho soldier, who has toiled patiently over weary leagues of dusty road—who has foregone all tho pleasure of friends and home—who has been sick, and hungry,,and half-dead with fatigue—it is hard, wo say, that he got for his pains only a crushed skull, a bayoneted breast, a leg torn off by a. cannon-ball but then for tho survivors it is a really sublime affair—grander, ghastlier far than the gladiatorial contest of old in the Coliseum at Rome! Can wc afford to give it u.p The conflagration of a mighty city is a sublime spectacle. Tho clanging of bells, the leaden tramp of hurrying feet, the hoarse murmur of tho swaying multitude, tho mad flames leaping fiercely in the air,—all these make the destruction of a city by fire a capital sight. Let 11s, then, l'ellow-christians, take a coal from off our hearths and with it kindle a llaino that shall consume the granite-piled metropolis, which has been built of tho toil of centuries, and wc shall show such wisdom as they show who laud and magnify tho noble art of human butchery I which, were their sub-

.1 NOVEL ENACTMENT.

A strange combination of heterogeneous particles—in which more or less incongruities are manifest—entitled "The Married Women's Property Act, 1870," in England, having recently received tho sanction of Qucon Victoria ~Ts now a binding law in hor dominion.

It is undeniably a moasuro of great importance, capable of effecting a complete metamorphosis in tho domestic life in England, the tendency of which is to ameliorate tho condition of the female sex,but individuals who do not believe in the efficacy of universal suffrage see fit to misconstrue it into meaning an increasing rather than a diminishing of differences and quarrels between husbands aud wives, though without sufficient foundation.

The law provides that "the wages "and earnings of a married woman, whether acquired by manual labor or by tho exercise of literary aecomplishments, artistic attainments, or scientific skill, and all investments of "such earnings, shall be regarded as property held and settled toiler separate uso," wholly independent of influence by her husband. Deposits in savings banks, money in tho funds, shares of stock, or an annuity, she may also retain as her own, provided that these investments shall not have been made by funds belonging to her husband and used without his express permission, or that the capital thus employed is not with the intention of purposely defrauding the husband's creditors. If she becomes entitled to personal or freehold property, as in the case of an heiress, or by will or deed, the money is as absolutely lier own as if she were unmarried. Besides these, there is a provision to tho effect that a maiden, having contracted an indebtedness beyond her power to liquidate, eancols all obligations to be personally responsible for the payment of said indebtedness by marrying.

Tho first provision, which certainly was most just in Its conception, was subsequently modified by a conditional stipulation that, if a married woman becomes the possessor of personal or freehold property, Ac., she may appropriate to her separate portion for her individual requirements the sum of £290 of it* This stipulation was for the benefit of the husband and children, and prohibits her from rioting in luxuriousneas herself while she refusos to supply them with the mere necessaries of life. We do not give thus after provision our unqualified approbation, for one of its most serious faults is, that while it gives a married woman the right to all pecuniary recompense for her exertions in any department of manual toil or 'itorary pursuits, it does not allow her to separate herself from an indigent husband who is addicted to

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habitual intoxication or othf unpjrdonablo vices, who thus detnirs own possessions and subsequently tliit which rightfully is the propeiy of lis maltreated -companion^ Wc groajly foar that this condition will live ilirect tendency to defeat tho (jeet for which the original provision fug pro viously introduced. There'je moro tlian half a milliou of mavricijwonien iivEnglapd,/it is computqd, |i0 earn wages of thoir own, and amjg this vast multitude there surely ust bo many who havo neithor sobeior in dustrious husbands, and who l^ebeen compelled to submit to seek their hard earnings thrown away 01110 sup port and for tho vices of their ssipat ed and -worthless partners. would prevent considerable anxiety 11 the part of these unfortunate ladief they were allowed redress for th real grievances either by divorce ojhe re pealing of tho supplementalfcnact nient.

Tho clause providing for thejmccl lation of tho indebtedness of urfisolv ent spinster, is a partial inedive to that class of the human faijy to throw off the cloak of spinstergd by marrying at the first opportunitiflbrd ed. When she becomes jn$o|fL she has the remedy for all her troles in marriage, even if it is contract with a person in as destitute circunjmces as those which she labored jndcr. As a married woman, she cajot bo sued neither is her husband Id responsible for the indebtedness ijirred previous, to the performance the ceremonies matrimonial. Tlj we observe that the hymeneal altafc the court of insolvency—the comirjioner of bankruptcy, if you please—f impecunious maidens while the lfcless creditors, who are always mojjapable of losing without seriouspults than the spinsters are of payinjhave no panacea for their unfortunat^eculations. I

The new law confers upon tllnarried women interested ample jwers for enforcing their new privilcp. If an intemperata hunband is dlsjed to dispute with his wife as to it of Xyhich her separate property Prists, if sho be so determined she. mi with propriety liave him summoneofore tho Court of Chancery or Count ourt for the adjustment of all difl lties Arising from the misunderstan ig of financial matters. She maymitain an action in her own name for) recovery of property, wages, earn s, or money which belongs to hor sep ,tely and independently of all lims which may bo brought to fceaipon them by her husband, or ofjtn iroperty belonging to her beforaiunage, and which lier husband shanif wriing under his hand, have agijf with her shall belong to her after i'riage linout loges, have con-

Such is tho socUl positioi land. Wc apprehend that it very great benefit to the ladi husoands are indigent and and elevate the social condits inhabitants of tho entire kint#m» were well if such a law ptV'ledin some portions of our own la/d ^j'

1 UCA TION IN VRAW-

There is something signtacajin the announcement that JULES SJW, who for so many yeurs has fougHbr the same system of public schoohs that adopted in America, has beempointed Minister of Public Instrton in tho new Republican Govcrifent of France,,-

The education and enlightejcnt of the masses is tho greatest ejny of royalty and kingly power, id the strongest ally of free governbt. A thoroughly intelligent people having enjoyed the blessings of fjinstitutions cannot be coerced into iidonment of their liberties. The iliness with which France has so oftehcepted revolutions accomplished wjin the streets of Paris can bo accoujd for only by the ignorance of the nies of the people who have followedkndly and to ruin popular leaders anpopular whims. A freo and educateleople accept nothing without inquired investigation. A11 ignorant molfe often moro enthusiastic in fovoj that which is manifestly unjust andjpressivo to themselves than coiining those things that are purely go^ The first hopo of France after she obtained recognition and an livable peace from th.e conquering Kiniiose magnificent armies aro now tiering at the gates of her capital, i^tliat system of popular education ^h is the crowning glory of Americaiistitutions. If tho new Minister oliblic Instruction succeeds in lifting leurtain of ignorance and doubt fr| the minds of the French peasantry,ting in the "flood-light of eternal jth," his mission will bo a grander ojhan that of earth's greatest heroes, {his victory will be greater than conquering MOLTKE, or ev groat NAPOLEON. The path oi gross will bo marked with no united corpses, no useless death agonl no shattered kingdoms or dev»ed homes but with the glad faeff a happy free and prosperous Ale, blessing the good days that hav^jne upon them with cheerfnl homes ith flourishing industry, with "pea nd good will among men."

The Kppnblic must triumph, itever be the result of battles or jations in the vicinity of Paris, now Iced for with breathless interest tie civilized world^we believe the ca

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evitable and indomitable. Witl government we hopo for the edui ,n of the masses and then will the lie be as firmlv established as ou prosperous and happy nation.

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THERE are illogical persons who aro impressed with the idea that, with femalo sufTrago, all women will become violont politicians and stump speakers, loaving their babies, and embroidery, and toilettes and wash-tubs, to wander up and down the oarth proclaiming thoir political ideas and convictions. Now we beg leave to remind tho numerous class who believe that this demoralization of the sox will follow suffrage, that men do not abandon their business, or neglect thoir proper opportunities because they are voters*. Not ono man in five hundred gives any time to politics that ho cannot properly spare, unless he is personally interested in the sue C03s of a party. Is it to bo supposed that women will be more^violent politicians than men?

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EXECUTRIX—Notice

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I have this day been appointed Executrix of the will of John II. Goeta, deceased. The estate is solvent. Business relating to the estate transacted by xiyself or Hosrord and Boudinot, my Attorney1*.

LOUISA GOETZ.

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kTOTICE is hereby Riven that at the Sejp.IV tember Term, of Vigo County Commissioners Court, the following order was pas»-ed.to-wlt:

Ordered that applicants for License to sell Intoxicating Liquors in a lew quantity then a quart at a time, be required to flle with their application the Treasurer's receipt for flay dollars. (tfiOjOOi without which no action will be taken.

WM PADDOCK,

12-31. Auditor Vigo County. [City papers copy.]

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