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THURSDAY, OCTOBER. 24,1878. «W.k it.?

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r? "West's Liver Pills Cure Dyspepsia-

$ V^'THKRE was a surprise tendered to Mrs. Louisa Stanley at her residence,on North Seventh streer, last night i%*|

VACCINATION for the prevention of small pox was discovered by Jenner in 798 only about eighty years ago.

THE employees at McElfresh & Gilberts are frequently kept at work until ten o'clock at night, so great is the rush ». business.

ACCORDING to an ea6t side lady"two •lifinarea and nineteen (219) mover's wagons have passed her home going west on Main street since Aug. 1st. .-v• 01

.A TURTLE was caught not long since by one of our fishermen with the initials of some one's name cut on his back. JHOW old the engraving WAS is a question 1 unsolved.

'SOMEBODY'S hogs are playing the vtcuce with the corn in the bottoms on 'both sides of the river, and the owners of the corn are organizing a brigade of shot ^unsand dogs for their special benefit.

THE street commissioner, also the -township trustee, arc run to death with .applicants for work, by parties having teams. About one weeks work is all any one team gets. This is done to give all ..a piece.

THE Terre Haute Poultry and Pet Stock Association will hold an exhibition during the second week in December. Ouite a number of valuable special premiums will be offered, beaide the society will be liberal.

THB Occidental literary club is one of .the most flourishing and entertaining social organizations in our cUv, highly lienfficial to all its members. It should be patronized by all citizens and deserves the best wishes of all.

THE Poultry and Pet Stock Aseociafion meets at the cffice of Hon. H. Scott on the 2nd of December. At the exhibition this fall the association will ."have a patent incubator in full operation.

The fhow will last a vreek.

MESSRS. GARVIN

DAILKY, of the

'l Commercial College, have taken the first premium in the department of pen drawang, business writing and ornamental penmanship, at the Vincennes fair, Their specimens were really excellent.

THE owner of postoffice box No. 180, York, Nebraska, writes to the postmaster of Chicago that he understands there ate plenty of women that would like to have a home, and says: "I would like to correspond with some lady soon, it you jplease.'

PREPARATIONS have began for the •erection of street lamps on north Center street, north of Locust, running to Las' t'ayette street, a distance of two squares.

They will be quite acceptable to those f4 traveling this portion of the city, aUo to the property holders living along that iUa Jiorough-fare.

-"'A CANARY bird escaped from a cage in a house here in town yesterday. It is a first clbss singer and highly prized. It will probably fly into some reeidenence for refuge. Should any one capture it they will confer a great favor and be ieq, warded bv returning it to Mrs. Mary Cro- •**. nin's millinery store cn south Fourth !street.

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ANTJQJJATED LOVERS, ^^There is a bridal party at that popular caravansary, the National House, to-day. The c,room is Mr. Jno. Wickard, o! Delphi, Ind., aged eighty and the bride, a 4J* former maiden of Urandview, Ills, who has already seen her nixtieth summer

The loving pair just met last Thursday at the home of the bride, and the flame which was developed at first sight soon became a full grown passion, terminating in matrimony. The pair are on their way to Delphi, where they will conpjnence life in double harness. W'

FONDLING A DAUGHTER! the

columns

any

of the Bowling Green

jReview we find the following astonishing statement.: it i8 gaid that Terre Haute is the proud ....' ^possessor of an editor who fondles his wife and twenty-two year old daughter 1. Ji -with a ho se whip. Oh, he is a loving old snooxer. He believes ahorse whip to be the nccessarv adjunct to every well •^regulated t. or.se ho Id—in fact he consid" ers it to be indispensable -to female education. And of such is editorial life in

Terre Haute. The GAZETTE emphatically denies a ,*• that ahy editor,' reporter, compositor, I"- carrier or employe in its service ever fondled a

twfentT-t

wo vear old daughter

with a horwwhip. No Gazetteer ever had a twenty two year old daughter to rfopdle. It A. now in order for ji^w.other papers to deny the soft im4 peachment. Messrs. Greene and Anderson, of the Express, did v#u ever fondle *.'&«

twenty-two year old daughter, your V^nor any other person's, with

horse

whip? If ycu did you ought to be $?„ Ashamed of yoursel vefc, and the GAZETTE V* would like

inquire

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COURT HOUSE ECHOES, i,* MARRIAGE LICENSE. ', Alfred C. Johnson and Sarah Tane Davis.

William Wesohe and Mary Kcnseoke. (Oliver J. Gun *nd Luettu J. Ben lie.

Geo. Oreeno and Mary Chew.man. COMMI8SIOKKRSCOURT—BILLS ALLOWED. Chfts. Elckracrer,.election...... io 0 0. M. Stetsdn A Cc, jioor ri ^eo. "W. Carico, county oflicer, C3 JI Cronln,poor .K

Mrs. M.B, Markie, «0 Jno.l^ vSO to

KKAL ESTATE TRANSFERS

:j. Wm. S. Woodruff to Con. and Anrvii Callahan, in-lot 31, Gilbert's pJace, in lhis

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Annual AddrfMtfftrand Chief Locomotive En-, ffiiieer Arthur,

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Delivered Before the Fourteen th Convention of the International Brother-| *bood, in Session at

Indianapolis... i%#

What the Order has and What it has not Done,^-

Attitude of the Brotherhood Towards Railroad Managers.

An Address in Whioh all Classes of the Community Will be,Interested..

(From Monday's Daily.)

fBHow we give the full text, excep that portion relating to insurance which is not of general interest, of the address delivered by Grand Chief Engineer Arthur, before the international convention of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers, in session at Indianapolis last week. It will be found worthy a reading by all classes of society for on the shoulders of no portion of workers does the we.fare and happiness of society as a whole more largely rest. The members of the convention have paid our city the compliment of a visit to day. The news of their coming, and their doings here, 'together with a list Of the visiting members will be found at length in another column.'—[ED. GAZETTE. ANNUAL ADDRESS OF THE

GRAND CHIEF ENGINEER. MR. CHAIRMAN, LADIES AND GEFTLKMKN—After a lapse of thirteen years, God, in his wisdom and kind providence, has accorded us the privilege of meeting again in the city of Indianapolis, to hold our fourteenth annual convention.

Fourteen years ago the 17th of last August the locomotive engineers held their first convention in this city, under the name and title of the Grand National Division Brotherhood of the Foot-board of the United States, with fifty-three delegates, representing that number of subdivisions. It war. at that convention the present name and title of our orgjjnization was adopted. Time has wrought many changes since then. In looking over the list of delegates to that convention I find that there are very few of them in active service as engineers at the present time. Some are superintendents, master mechanics, road-masters and conductors, while others have passed away from the busy scenes of this life, and ioined the great Brotherhood of Man in the world beyond. I believe our worthy grand chaplain, George W. Tver, and Brother Allen,*re the only representatives to that convention that are present with us upon this occasion.

As we contemplate the great benefits deiived, and the grand results achieved during our existence as an a&tociation, we have great cau»e for thankfulness to God tor the special blessings vouchsafed touF. f, Si'

FALSE BRETHREN CONDEMNED. We have at this tim^ equal reason to be thanktul for His conttnued protection over us during the past year. It has been the most remarkable one in our history in many respects. Events have trans* pired of a most startling character, illustrating very forcibly the depravity of tbe human heart. Those whom we have hitherto regarded as men of honor and integrity, who have always been promi nent, active workers in the organization, have sought, by talsehood anu intrigue, to overthrow and destroy an association which they have of their own free will bound themselves, by sacred oath, to protect and support. They conspired with unscrupulous men on the Central road of New Jersey, Delaware, Lackawanna and Western, and Lehigh valley roads, to isiue and put in circulation a paper for the engineers to sign, agreeing to withdraw from the brotherhood within five days, representing that it originated from the receiver of .the road, whose orders were imperative that must sig*1' it or leave the 'company's servjc*. It was the meanest, basest, most contemptible act ot treachery, that could be conceived of. Some ot these same men were the most zealuus advocates of the ftrike of October, 1S76, and urged the most extreme measures'to defeat the company. What reliance can there be placed in such men? what are their promises good for, when they would violate a solemn pledge without the least provocation whatever? They are destitute of all principle or shame. Their motto is "rule or ruin." Under the guise of friendship they gain your confidence only to betray it. They are a dangerous element in society. They are communists in the broadest sense of the term and we are glad they severed their relations with us, although we would have preferred to have had them done it in a wore honorable way, as their conduct has cast a stigma .and reproach upon the order that will take years to remove. If they had desired to le%ve the brotherhood, whv did they not go to their divisions like honest mer. and *uhr. the question to a vote? Then, if the njajority decided to surren der their cnattcr, we would gladly have accepted of it and granted their release. Their conduct confirms the fears we have frequently expressed, that our sub-divis-ions were not paiticular enough in ascertaining the true character of the candidates for admission. There has been too strong a desire manifested to swell the aumlMHrs, regardless of requisite qualification, and we have reaped the fruits of our own negligence and I trust we shall profit by the cxperience-of the past, and

THE TERRE HAUTE WEEKLY GAZETTE

be more viligant in the future. Had our law been observed, and cur rules rigidly enforced, we would not have been disgraced by the abomr.able farce enactcd upon those roods.

I am aware that there is a strong prejudice existing in some section* of the country against bur organization, which •bas brtn created to a great extent by the bastv, ill-advised, unwarranted actions of a portion ot the members, and the strikes. We have no desire to conceal or cover up, the mindeeds of the members.

Many, of them have done wrong, and we have no apology to make or excuse to offer for them. 1 hey have disgraced themselves, their families, and the society of which they are members It is mortifvto think we had such characters in our midst, and I hope we are fore\er rid of them.

While we admit that grave errois have been committed by members of the order.

also cairn that some of the railway officials have done wrong. They are not blameless by any means. They have not only done wrong, but are still pursuing a course which, if persi«ted iti, will uhi mately culminate in a conflict. We have been crediblv informed that on some roads theoflicers will not employ an en gineer or fireman unless he tigns an agreement not to join any labor organization—which, in my judgement, only tends to antagonism, instead of harmonizing the relations between the employer ana the employed. Engineers are pro scribed and prosecuted in different sections of the country for no other cause than that they belong to the brotherhood. Any man or men who, by any means whatsoever, deprives another from earning a livelihood for himself and his tarnily, are enemies to mankind, and should be summarily dealt with. WHAT THE BKOTHKRHOOD HAS DONE. 'What has the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers done that men shoul thus seek to overthrow and de«troy it, is a question that interests all—one worth* of our most serious consideration at the present time. If it is injurious to the engineers or their families, or detrimental to the welfare of the public and the interest of railroad companies then let be dissolved at once. On the contrary, if it is beneficial (which we claim it is, and will adduce facts to prove the justness of our position), then it is the duty of all honorable, high-minded men, and every' locomotive engineer who has any regard for the future welfare of his family and his chosen profession, to foster and protect it at all ha&irds

The locomotive engineers, prior to the formation of the brotherhood, did nothing to commend them to public recognition. Many of them were addicted to habits of dissipation and intemperance, squandering theit earnings and in many instances their families were in want, and suffered for the necessaries of life in consequence thereof. Our association of twenty-five years with them enables us to speak understanding^-of their habite, and note the marked change that has been wrought, both morally, socially, intellectually, and financially, among them since the inception of the order, it ha6 turned many from the paths of vicfe to virtue it has brought peace, joy and comfort to homes that were desolate and cheerless it has enabled us to pay one million ten thousmd one hundred and tbrty-four dollar* to the widows and fatherless children of our deceased members, and one hundred and fifty thousand dollars to the needy and distressed and that it has enabled u« to establish and maintain a higher rate of wages than we would otherwise have received all honest meii will admit, and not a member can truthfully siy that he has suffered in the slightest degree on account of the cost of maintaining such an institution.

With these facts before us, I ask, could we have accomplished it without organized effoti? tJid engineers, as a rule, do any thing to benefit humanity previous to the formation of this order? If they did, we are ignorant of the fact, and would like to be enlightened on the subject. Hence we claim, despite all the assertions to the contrary, that it has been and is now not only a benefit, but a blessing to society, railway companies and engineers. Where this is not the case it is owing to the unfaithfulness of the members and it would be unjust to condemn the whole body for the wrong doing of the few. History teaches that there never was an association whose members were without spot or blemish. Yet who can estimate the great good accomplished through associated action? Their works are inscribed on the records of past history, and their noble deeds of charity and brotherly love are among the highly honored performances of humanity.

The utility of the different societies, and their connection with the great category of divine instrumentalities which Providence has employed in various orders for the education and advancement ot the human race, must not escape our notice. Even the secret idcieiies of antiquity were of this character. They were the prolific fountains of ancient art, litera ure, science, philosophy and education. Through them cams new revelations of life ilvhich contributes to the progress ot humanity while those of the present, true to tne spirit and genius of their fundamental teachings, are no less engaged for the weal ot man.

HOW SR1KES WERE CAUSED.

We have been told by some that they heartily approve of the benevolent feature* of our institution, but disapprove of our striking policy. To all such we say we.have no striking policy, only such as the emergencies of the cases majr demand. Our laws require that every honorable effort shall be exhausted before a strike is resorted to, and we have invariably adhered to the rules, and insist that all strikes that we have had could have been avoided had the officers of the roads shown the least disposition to treat us fairly. The idea prevails to some extent that the brotherhood was formed for the purpose of dictating to railway companies what tliey shall or shall not do— how many engineers they must employ, and how much wages they should receive. To disabuse the minds of all those entertaining that idea, we usert, and challenge investigation, that in no case have, we, as an organization, ever dictated to any company the number of engineers they should employ, or the amount of wages they should

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them

nor have we any rule that prevents a member stipulating what he shall work for, or interferes with his religious or political opinions, or the duties he owes God, his family and his employer. We claim right to approach emplo.vcrs

a respectful manner, and present our grievances through a committee of our own selection, from among our associates —a right and privilege that all honorable menwould concede as just and pro per. Yet we hive been denied this privilege, and oar committeemen singled out ana discharged on the slightest pretext by the officials on some roads— clearly evincing a spirit of despotism that no body of inteliigentmen could tolerate.

The whole aim of the brotherhood has been and is to inculcate those principles of honor, integrity and moral worth which are the crown and glory of true manhood. How far we have succeeded, our past record will show. We confess that, as a rule, ne real or permanent good was ever gained by strikes, and we disclaim all responsibility for those we engaged in as an organization—they were forced upon us. We would gladly have submitted our grievances to arbitration, as we believe in that mode of. djustinggdisputes,and earnestly recommend that hereafter all differ ences arising between engineers and the:r employers bo submitted 10 arbitration in stead of resorting to strikes.

The great misfortune has been that, in many instances, ignorant, self-conceited, unprincipled men have been placed in positions of authority, who knew nothing of the practical workings of a railroad or the duties and responMbilities of trainmen, and to tnem can be traced the di reel cause of all the difficulties that have occurred upon tfie roads. Whenever we have had good, practical, common-sense men to deal with there has been no trouble. If superintendents and master-me-chanics, instead of proscribing members of the order, would mingle more treelj with them, visit them at their halls, occasionally cheer and encourage them in good works, make thetn fed that they are interested in their welfare and happi ness, you may rest assured it would do more to establish friendly and harmonious relations than any coercive measures that can be adopted. Man is so constituted that when you attempt to drive him he is sure to go the wrong way. Coer cion hnay succeed for a time, but it is not of a lasting, permanent character. We remember when Manager Brydge*,of the Grand Trunk road, would not allow his engineers to join the brotherhood, and discharged all those who had yet there is no road in Canada or the States where our organization is in a more flourishing condition af the present time.

It is the Height of folly to think that men can be prevented trom combining to protect their own interests. Washington once said, "when bad men conspire good men must combine." I am a firm be liever in. and warm advocate of all lawful combinations. They are indispensable to the weltareof mankind. Men in every department of business are combining to protect their interests, ancl it is right and proper they should. It is a God given right every man has, laborer as well as capitalist. God makes no distinction, and there is no power on earth to prevent them from exercising that right in alegitiirate manner. There is, however, a strong disposition manifested to make war against all labor combinations. The public mind has been kept in a constant state of Anxiety and excite'ment during the past year by newspaper stories of a general stoppage ot trains at an appointed day agd hour. Notwithstanding we took the pains to contradict the false statements, and brand them as the work of blatant demagogues, there were many who believfed that a general strike would occur and our denial .was only ruse to throw the public and Railway companies off their guard. The time came and went, and no stoppage dccurred, much to the chagrin and disappointment of those who prey upon the credulity of others.

However much the workingmen feel the stringency of the times and the pinch of want, I believe they have too much regard for law and order to resort to violence or intimidation in hopes of bettering their condition. Any man who counsels insubordination and violence is a demagogue and an enemy to the peace of society and the safety of the country. Every violator of law whether capitalist or laborer, should' be met with 6peedy and condigii punishment. Here, in this country, any young man who has a clear he?'d, a strong arm, and a brave heart, may rise to the highest position in the gift of the people. 1 know there are many willing hands idle, many strong arms unoccupied. Business depression has brought many to want, and many others can barely provide themselves and their families with what they must have many rich ones have become poor many formerly well-to-do are now greatly straitened so an honest cry of need swells and rolls over our country, through all its fair breadth. If we listen closely, however, we shall find mingled with these honest cries of need many a dishonest one—loud, clamorous, threatening, unreasonable, unjust, making war against society, and disturbing the peace of town and city. It is a common saying among this clasi, "The world owes me a living, and I am goitig to have it." Society owes no man anything whatever that he has not earned. It is the law of God

that

he who will not work shall not

eat. In the sweat of thy face shalt thou eat bread till thou return unto the ground, is the divine, dict, and no man can es cape

it.

NO A XT A GOHISM AGAINST CAPITAL.

I have no faith iii the men who go about the country representing themselves as the champions of labor and the friends of the oppressed workingmen berating capitalists and ail those who do not accord with their views. They are no friends of the honest sons of toil and my advice to all workingmen is to shun them as you would *n avowed enemy. Let us never forget that the interest* of labor and capital are identical, however much apart they may at times appear to be and that everything which tends to bring them into greater narmony tends al&o to the good of both. To the young brother I would say: Thii is a feubject to wl.ich you ousjht to give your earnest consideration, as on its proper understanding much of vour future comfort de pends. The ever-recurringstrife between the two has been the cause of much misery in the past Seek to make a name and a place for yourselves, and so retain fot our profession that honor and dignity which it is justly entitled to. If we would have anything in this world that is genuine we must labor for it. great health-producer and foundation of happiness, inasmuch as it keeps us active and *.r gives a "enuin zest to what we obtain. Labor,

al o. co:.quer8 all things. Everything that we do has to have a certain amount of labor expended on it to bring it to a slate of pei fection. However difficult it may appear, however impossible it may seem to be, remember, if you attack it with energy and labor with all vour might, your effort will be crowned with bucce-s. Invincible man, by the aid and application of labor, wins for himself a name that will alwas be bonoted, respected and remembered by his fellows. And no excellence is obtained without laboi. Few who are conversant with the world have failed to discern that in the race of life men of moderate means and attainments frequently outstrip competitors endowed equally bv the smiles of fortune and the gifts of gi nius. Difference of talent will not solve it. It is attentive and energetic labor which is always sure to triumph in the end.

He then related the circumstance* of the defalcation ot Frank Abbott, founder, secretary and treasurer of the bi otherhood insurance association, condemning his infidelity to his trust and truthfully remarking that it was a misfortune, such as had befallen many other just and righteous institutions. The insurance teatere of the brotherhood, its beneficient object aijd, small cost were dwelt upon at length.

RAILROAD READING BOOMV There is another important matter I fetl it is my duty to call \our attention to, especially the young unmarried members. Within the past few years there have been, and are still oe ng, established in different cities on the hue of some 01 our principal railways, branches of the Young Men's Christian Association, whose objects are to hi lp railroad men, regardless of their position, to become Christians. They havf opened readingrooms supplied with good reading ma ter. and endeavor to keep thein inviting and attractive, so that all who visit th«?m may feel at, home. Our }Oung unmarried men, whose only home is the boarding house, will find them a pleasant resort, where they can devote their leisure hours in improving their minds and preparing themselves tor a higher and nobler life, instead of frittering them away in idle gossip around the enicine-houces, shops, yards, and eabooses, playing cards and indulging in all sorts ot frivolous amusements. These associations have, during the short peri id ot their existence, accomplished a great deal of good. They have visiting committees who visit the hospitals and address words of cheer and comfort to the oick and injured they are unsectarian in character, and are doing mi*re to Christianize railroad men than all the eloquence of the people. Some of the most prominent railroad managers in the country are interesting themselves in the welfare of the*e associations, and I believe the time is not tar distant when the railroad men ot' the United States and Canada, through the icfiuence of these associations, will arcuse public sentiment in their favor to such un extent ae to secure, the enactment of laws that will piohibit much of the Sunday traffic upon our_ 10 dsj and enforce a stricter, observance of the Lord's day. I would, therefo.«,

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mend that we. individually anu collectively, foster and encourage therp all wre can. am glad to know that during the present year one has been formtd in this city, with Mr. G. B. Wright, receiver of the I. B. W. road, as president, and G. C. Cobb, formerly of the Cleveland branch, secretary. Being personally acquainted with Mr.^Cobb I can congratulate the. railroad men of Indiahapolis as being so fortunate to-secure the feervfees ot one so eminently qualified tor the position. His labors in Cleveland vrere crowned with marked succeM, anfl I bespeak for him still greater success in his new field of labor, j"'j

CONCLUDING CPUNSFELS.

My brethren, if we would have an association that will challenge the admiration and respect of honest men, we must purge our ranks of all unworthy tnem-4 bers, of all selfishness and jealousy. We must be true to each other. We must be true and faithful to the teachings and principles of our order. Fidelity is the great root of success. It is likewise the pith and core of it. It is the great essential to the accomplishment of any end in a thoroughly satisfactory way. M01 eover, the work we hav to do should have full possession of us. You have gathered here from all parts of the country, including the British provinces, and it cannot be doubted that tne fraternal intercourse of so many of the brethren, from all sections of the country, will tend to promote a true and lasting harmony,. and obliterate all traces of ill-feeling that may have aiisen during the past year. You are here as representatives of an association whose past history brings many pleasing reflections, and its future prosperity is surrounded with a halo of pleasant anticipations. To work for such a cause as ours is a great privilege. It ts ennobling and strengthening,and gives all who engage in it a keener insight into man's wants and desires.. 1 trust each one of you has come Imbued with a spirit of labor, determined to leave nothing undone that will conducc to the growth and prosperity of our beloved institution.

May the Good Providence that has ever watched over it keep the heart* and minds of its members ever pure towards it and its holy mission, so that good may be done, and an abundant ^harvest given to each brother that remains true and steadfast t* the end.

rsverfad A|*t Cared far 50 Cssts-jl DB. BWARAA'S F*vi* AWD AOCK PILLS, without ca:omei or quinine,1 a quick and sore cur* in ©very CMC forMQ6 ifld intermittent and remittent fevers, and all diseiseB having tbeir origin in Malaria. Ttaev area jrrent tonic and preventive as wel as care of all comniainu peculiar tom ilari. ous, marshy and miasmatic districts. They act on the liver, and brace un the system to a vigorous healthy condition. Notwithstanding these fills are sold for one-half the price that other ague cur»»s are sold for, yet we will warrant them a* effectual in

as an founi

1 allciw-s

ly pills or mixture, let the price or combe whit the}* may: aid being entlreiy pree from all minerals, 1 heir use leaves co bad effects, as In the case with many other remedies. Sent by mail to any address on receipt of pTice, fin currency or postage stamps!, 60 cents a bwx, three boxe* $1.25, six boxes, $2.SO. Address letters, l)r. Swayne A, son, XSu 9 Sixth street, Philadelphia.

Sold i« Terre Haute by Bunlin & Armstrong,

Mayor Wildy, Councilman Coffiin and usveral other gentleman from Terre Haute, were present

last

night at the

banquet given at the Grand Hotel to the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers. Indianapolis Journal.

NEIGHBORING NOTES.

Doings and Saying-of our Country Cousins,

Gath red by Gatlivaatlag Gazetteers.

LaCKPOaT AND VICINITY. October 33, 1878. H. A. King has returned from a tour through Kansas.

Fred. Schumacker 1s home from a tour through Missouri and the kuslan Territory.

Ridpaths historv, savs Dr. Ru«sell, ac* companied Capt. John Smith on his exploring expedition of the Chesapeake bay, in 1608. Was it our own dear Charlie?

Excelsior Literary Society resumed work last Friday night. Rev. Heavenridge, of Prairieton, delivered an excellent temperance lecture at Lockport lately.

Our neighbor, Dr. Smith,'has just completed a new residence. It is quite handsome.

The schools of Riley township all opened in full blast first Monday in October. The following are the corps of teachers, which is the best in the county: No. 1, George Singhorse No. 2, Stropes Robertson No. 3, Tom F. Donham No. 4, Rice McClain No. 5 (Excelsior Seminary): Principal, W. M. Moss grammar department, W. A. Sand ford primary, Olive Leggette. No. 6, George Wilson No. 7, Philip Coble No. 8, WUton Sandford No. 9, I. N. Shumsrd.)

Rev. Ingram is holding a protracted meeting at Liberty. Mr. Ingram is a very energetic young minister, and if energy and determination will succeed he will bring many sinners to Christ.

Rev. George Asbury, of the Lcckport circuit, has concluded to locate in Lockport, instead ot Cary. as has been his

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tractice heretofore. Lockpt rt ought to proud of it. '1 Apple gathering is in order now and winter fruit is very scarce,

Walnuts, hickory-nuts,* hazel-nuts, black-hands, brown-lips,roving-boys, and persimmons are in season. The longest pole knocks all.

Prof. H. Z. Donham began school Monday morning in Cloverdale, Putnam, county. Prof. D. will prove a valuable addition to the Cloverdale educational department.

Tom. F. Donham has been oh the sick list. Dr. G. W. Hickson is one of the oldest physicians in the county. He has practiced in this community thirty years.

The wheat trade is lively at Lockpor* now. Nattkemper is having the stackjkpe to the tannery painted. It is scaffolding higher tnan we are prepared go.

A CARD.

To all who are suffering from the errors and indiscretions of youth, nervous weakness, early decay, loss of manhood, &c., I will send a.receipe that will cure you Free of Charge. This great remedy was discovered by a missionary in South America. Send a self-addressed envelope to Rev. Joseph T. Inman, Station D. Bible House, New York City.

THE' MOUNT VERNON OUTRAGE. fai A COLORED MAN EXPRBSbRS HIS

VIEWS.

To the EJitor of the Gasirra: Terre Haute, October at, 1878. wish to give a little plain talk on the Mount Vernon outrage. I wish to say right here that I don't want to uphold a colorei man nor a white man in' doing that what is wrong. But I do sajr that the laws should be administered to every u:an, woman and child equally in thii country, and that we are a free people. Then, if this be true, why is it the law is not enforced upon-all classes the same The colored people are bu* little over 16 years of age. I mean by this that it is 16 years since they got their freedom. But no race has made any more progress than the colored race has. But we, to-day, bring our record before you, and we are proud of every page ana line of it.

We say that we arc founded upon humanity and the sacred rights of man in this country. We also say we are Standing upon humanity and that every hupian being shall have all the rights of every other human being. We as a people know what light is to the eyes we know what air i« to the lungs we know what love is to the heart and what liberty is to the soul. Therefore, these colored men at Mount Vernon ought to have been tried by a jury of twelve men. Then, if found guilty, they ought to have been hung until dead, dead, dead. The colored people are law abiding citizens all over the United States, and should be protected by the laws of the United S at

In Alabama, when the colored people raised up against the whites, the very first thing done was to send the militia 4own there to settle them. Now, at Mount Vernon the white people have raised up, and are killing and ordering colored people frem their homes, and the governor of the state don't notice this outrage upon the colored people. This is one of the most disgraceful outrages that ever happened in the history of America. The colored people of this country will look upon this outrage with contempt, and say that the laws are not edually administered to the whites and the blacks of this country.

A COLORED MAN.

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