Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1844-07-25
For he STATE Sentinel.
TO the Voters @. SlaIio,, County:

TO tsc voters O. WsEio. COugs'y:
The following exhibit If settlement male by MI Lam
dis as Treasurer of Marion county, taken from the Aud
itor's Books, with the Commissioners, show a state of
facts that Mr. Lands will not attempt 10 couirovert. You
will perceive 10y this statement that Mr. Lands has re-
ceivod from various sources. the large sum of Forty one
thousand nine hundred aud thirty two dollars and one
cent. as county Revenue since 1911. Add to this the sun
of s3l.73S &c, the amount Of the State Revenue, and il,
makes the total amount of SEVENTi-THREE THOU
SAND sir huudrcd serenity dohars and serenity seuen
cents. that has gone into his possession and charge within
Three years. Ga a part Of this large sun Mr.. Lands is
allowed as high as eighth doXayS to the thousand, as his
commission. This exhibit of the facts will at once con-
vince you thai, the utmost caution should he exercised by
YOU in the selection Of your Treasurer, 10 the ultimate Sc
curly of the pubic funds.
Amount of county revenue for 1911 is s9.9l2 81
Paid by orders, SOB 81
Balance in hands of .r. Lands, Sl,7is 50
Amount of county revenue 1912, Sl0.aS6 90
Paid by orders and scrip, s,2il %
Balance in hands Of Mr.. Lands, S2.Oi5 ca
Amount of county revenue for 1913, SCI. ZOE -
raid with orders, 16 $50 10
Balance in hands of Nr. Lands. si7l6 So
The above is a correct statement of amounts as they
appear upon the books If The County Auditor. at the three
several settlements had with MIR. Lands in June Of each
year. l. it unreasonable to suppose tina: out If this large
sum paid u Nh. Lands. hat he should have received some
Ten or Fifteen thousand dollars in good money!
The dav OF The election is fast approaching, when i;
will be your duty as good citiz' rs, to 60 to the polls and
vote. In making up your mind your first enquiry should
be. is he honest. is he capable, and not As thousands do. Is
he Wing. or Loco. What matters it To you If Your Col.
hector is Loco or Whig1 VIII IT pay your taxesl |
think not. But it does mltier If he is not the right kind
Of "A man. These things should no; have any thing to do
with the selection of "a man for President. Let your dis
approval Of Sh01fpg, using the public money for indi,id-
ual speculation, receiving good mohey from YOU and pay.
ing vou change in goods. aud your Treasury in deprecia-
ted rags. be heard on the first Monday IN next AUGUST. al
the ballot box. IN a way hat il cannot be misunderstood
Go to the polls and when there vote your judgment In these
matters. fearless of the irovns of any one. or any party
Certain leaders will he sent ont To the different township s l.
oTersee YOU, and know that y"u vote as they want YOU. OF
as they have said YOU should. Let those who made tie pres
cnt wing ticket support it,and he account ibe for is succs IS
Hundreds of YOU had nothing TO do with il; ard have
no doubt hundreds will not vote for all OF ii. 1t will no
affect your vote in November next. If some Of the pets %
the unto are disiaac.d. 1t viii ic of service TO YOU il
the future, 1t will learn the junto 10 consult you befor,
tbs and That man is said 10 b. The man Cor whom YOU mrs
vote, What do these singers aud sftmpers care for you
Nothing. Ii is your votes, ouly your votes, which hey
care for! Do your own thinking aud your own voting
and let others do the same
Believing that you will give a good account Of your
selves. and assert your Independence on the first Monday
in August next, | take my leave of you for the present.
Your friend and fellow sufferer,
PHOENIX.