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Randolph County journal. [volume] (Winchester, Randolph County, Ind.) 1855-1862, 1860-11-08
For the Journal.


October 81. leo.
En-. JourSM:-'rhe Eighth Annual
Fair Of the Randolph County Agri
cultural Society. has passed, some
time since, and it may be, now,
seemingly, too late a date to notice it
in tho columns Of the Journal. But
as Agricultural Fairs are becoming
permanent arrangements throughout
the country, it may not be out of the
way to give few OF our thoughts in
regard to them.
Doubtless many of your patrons
were present at our last Fair, and,
consequently it is needless to enter
into minute detail OF the proceedings:
in the main it was an elegant Fairs
credit to sur County. The display of
stock was full in each department.
and all the classes we've we'll repre-
sentel. Vegetables were plcnieouS
and of the finest quality. The
Domestic anil Mechanical departments
were. also. very creditably furnished.
Taking il altogether we can perceive
a gradual Advancement in the asri-
culture of our County. This. truly.
il encouraging to the farmers. Let
us sustain our County Fairs. then.
and thus promote, ani establish
agricultural in,c es; among our
citizens. We remarked that our
Fair was n good one; this i true. Yet
we are disposed to think, that som'
things are allowed within the Fair
Grounds, which are derogatory of the
good. which our Exhibitions arc
calculated to do. We submit oul
thoughts concerning these things and
they can be taken at cost.
We do not wish to be understood
however, as de,racting any merit from
the gentlemanly managers OF the Fair
But with due Difference to theil
position as officcas. we must say. thai
we can not see the propriety of suci
profusion of Auction Stands. Side
Shows, Swings, etc.
II it is any benefit to an Agricul
tural Exhibition to have these bowling
yclring. bawling, babbling. being
within the Fair ground. palming Of
their penny-per-pair jewelry. ans
numerous other valueless articles
upon our citizens. we can not sc
wherein tie benefit lies. Next com
the Side Shows comprising. generally
things of much insignifcance. such a
vermin and little pirds; an alligator
an old man and Jrindle dog, togethe
with men what can swoller
sword"
At the doors Of these tents ar
. human forms, for whom we have
really, no name. only that they al
beings standing before an enligh.ene
comnanity splitting their throa,
with repeated exaggerations from th
truth. for the pitiful sum Of ten {
Randolph County journal. [volume] (Winchester, Randolph County, Ind.) 1855-1862, 1860-11-08

All within and all without me
Feel a melancholy thrill;
And the darkness hangs about me,
Oh, how still,
To my feet the river gliitth
TlSeugh the shado,. sullen dark;
On the stream the white moon rideth,
Like a barque-
And the linden leans above me,
Till think some things there be
In tiiis dreary world that love ne,
Even me-
Gentle flowers arc springing near me,
Shedding sweetest breath around;
Counties voices rise, to cheer me.
From the ground;
And the lone bird comes-I hear it
In the tall and windy pine
Pour the sadness of its spirit
Into mine;
There il swings and sings above me,
Till think some things there be
In this dreary world that love me,
Even me-
Now the moon hath noatod to me.
On the stream | see it sway,
Swinging. boat-like, as 'twould WOO M
Far away
And the stars bend from the azure,
could reach them where he,
And they whisper ali the pleasure
OF the sky.
There they hang and smile above me.
Till think some things there be
In the very heavens that love ne,
Even me.
Now when comes the tide of even,
Like solemn river. slow,
Gentle eyes akin to heaven
On me glow
Loving eyes that tell their story,
Spea ing to my heart of hearts;
But I sigh, "A thing OF glory
Soon departs.'
Yet when Mary fades above me-,
must think that there will be
One thing more in heaven to love me,
Even me.
IL,
Randolph County journal. [volume] (Winchester, Randolph County, Ind.) 1855-1862, 1860-11-08
VOL. 3.-NO 45.


Oh, IS there a Joy in the wide world 30
sweet
As that moment Of bliss. when the glowing
lips meet,
And fond arms are t~ining with mutual
cartss,
Each loving and living. the other 90 blessf
That kiss on the sly may ID very well.
But those who indulge Il are 80 art % tell:
Now. miser am ,courting kisses like gold,
Aud the charm is soon broke, it the secret
is told.
Bat Kiss Of cool friendship care not TO
sip,
Aad a touch Of blind passions but sccrches
the lip:
But if truth. lore and trust, on the tender
lip roll,
Ihere's a feast for the BODY Heay'n for
the soul
Randolph County journal. [volume] (Winchester, Randolph County, Ind.) 1855-1862, 1860-11-08

4 correspondent OF the Tribune at
Andersoa. Ind says that the venera-
BE Joshua X. Giddings. lately ma lc
a spec Il in that place. The Douglas
leaders were on hand. of course. To
cateh up any word that might be used
T. swell the stale cry. abolition. -
When Mr. Gidiings concluied. he
avowci his readiness 10 answer any
questions which might be asked
Insianier up popped the leading spirit
Of the hosts Of Mr.. Douglas in the
{ ,wn and county. Mr.. :. Il Matiox
with the question. did you not say.
while in Congress, tha, were you a
slave you would obtain your freedom IL
you had 10 walk over dead bodies Of
stakeholder. all the way from Missis-
sippi TO Malden?'
Yes. sir. | said IT," was the old
mans instant reply-the qusrist's
counicnancc rosc--.'yes. sir. aud | say
/, now. would do it-and wouldn' Z
you?'
Down went the face OF the Dong
lasite. for here was an entertainment
t, which IA, had not thought 0: being
yitel.
IIi- answer was. 81 don't want an
argument with you. NJ. Giddings."
But you have capacity to answer
a plain question" said Mr.. G.. I'll
you have ao' enough for argument. =
lie still he.i;ated. Come" thun-
d,red the old man. bis eyes flashing
fire. "out with il. YES or no.
YES, Sir. | WOULD" vas the
answer o. this Douglas leader.
Randolph County journal. [volume] (Winchester, Randolph County, Ind.) 1855-1862, 1860-11-08

The following very beautiful rara-
graph j. the conclusion oi sermon
freachei recently at plymouth Church.
Brooklyn. from the text. After this
manner therefore pray &c. Our Father
which at in Heaven"
Go. then in the spirit Of the Word
of God, anl say Our Father" What
more can you say ihan that? The word
itself throws wide open the gate OF
heaven. and hear il sounding through
time. aud sounding into the en,ernsi
,uhefe | behold Him TIA; sits upon
the throne. his face not clothed with
thunder. his eve no longer burning
like lightning. his right haul no
longer rel Ike the hanl ofthewsr ior:
that one word Father" clothes him
with love and mercy: AMI with al my
sin-, rcpen;ei of. l bow down
before his Zee, AMI say. "Ny Fs'her
who AT; in heaven. followed he thy
name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will
be done." And am liz child. the
moment | have said that Nv sal
vation stands in IL: and life everlasting
only awaits my iar.ly steps through
time. and l walk in his presence
thereafter. acknowledged. crowned.
saved. May God teach every one of
us t. pray in this life. that prayer
shall change to praise. and expecsa'
tion to glad fruition in his own pre-
sencs.
Randolph County journal. [volume] (Winchester, Randolph County, Ind.) 1855-1862, 1860-11-08

formance. And are these things
conducive of good to the agricultural
interests Of our County? We think
not, surely. Immediately in the cata-
logue. following. come the Swings
of which we shall say but little.
We take it. that it is conceded by
all good citizens. that nothing should
be patronized, or tolerated in a com
mnnity. that viii. in any way
deteriorate its moral welfare. Bat
that. otherwise. every means should
be employed that is calculated to ad
vance the progress of moral improve
ment.
And if the proprietors, or patrons
Of these Swings pretend to be engaged
in calling which has the least
sma;tering of dignity, we would be
glad il they would defend their cause.
define the principles they desire to
promote. and the end which they
wish to accomplish. We should be
glad to know the highth of their
aspirations. Lastly we come to
notice the Cotilion Halls; and a.
dancing is. now, almost universally
admitted to be merely an innocent
amusement; and as it combines
thoughts quite poetical; such as
Floating in the merry Dance and
clipping the light fantastic toe. wc
feel some degree OF delicacy III
vcnturing our thoughts too freely on
this subject. However, we will say,
that while we attach no blame of evil
or immoral conduct to those who
innocentlv engage in the harmless
pleasure OF dancing. we cannotrecom
mend the ball room. or cotilion hall
as suitable medium through which
we may attain to true nobility and
greatness.
But the cotillion halls within the
Fair Ground is what we dies ign
particularly to notice at this time
We seriously object to them for 'hi'
reason: simply because gentlemen { ?,
assume the privilege, anil have tho
audacily to hoist canvass, and thel
admit the ladies', within free. and viii
not allow us (,he gentlemen TO pass
in, whether we dance or not
without paying at the door for every
trip; thus virtually converting us
ladies' and gentlemen. into penny
show, and forcing Us, gentleman. t
sustain it. 1--WE hope the ladies vii
pardon the classification in this article
when speaking Of shows. We d'
not say but the last mentioned woul'
be very attracting one; but we ~
opposed to penny shows, aud NOR
particularly when our gentlmen an
alies constitute them.
We will say by rccapitulating wha
wc have already said. that nothing
should claim our undivided efforts
more than to elivatc TIA, agriculture
, interests of our country, and that W
believe that Auction Stands, Sid
Shows. or shows of any hiad, Colil
, lion llall'. Swings aud such Ink
things, are Of no advantage to u
Agricultural Exhibitions; but to th
contrary. that they are delctclions t
, the better interests of community.
{ We hope to see the lime when the
things Will all be excluded from OF
Fair Grounds. and our Exhibition
will be purely Mechanical AMI Agr
. cultural. SCBRosA.
Randolph County journal. [volume] (Winchester, Randolph County, Ind.) 1855-1862, 1860-11-08

THE work which Col appoints for
every man, is an indestruc,ible work.
whose foundations are in heaven; and
it is to be "cnte.nal in the heavens"
There is nothing that man does rot
himself. however glorious it may be
that can be compared to the work
which is going on in his own soul.-
III. w. Beecher.
Randolph County journal. [volume] (Winchester, Randolph County, Ind.) 1855-1862, 1860-11-08
The shorter CafcrhiSn ora Negro
EIua v.


Who said that all men are created
equal?
Thomas Jefferson, the father Of
Democracy.
Who gave negroes tic right Of suf-
fr,gc in New York?
The Democratic party.
Who presided over the Convention
which gavcthis privilege to neg oe..
Martin Van Buren Democrat.
Who afterwards clecte Martin Van
Buren, President of the United States
The Democratic party.
Who married negro wench. ami
by he- bad mnlatio children?
Richard NJ. johnson, good Dem
o,rat.
Vino elected Richard VI. johnson.
Vice-Prc,idcnt Of the United Statcs9
The Democratic party.
IL President Van Barcn hal died
and Richard VI. johnson hal become
President. who would have become
the Democratic mistress Of the White
lIoH.e?
hi, same negro uenrh.
Who made the negro citizen in
the State of Maine?
An overwhelming Democratic ma.
iority.
Who enacted similar law in Mas
sachusct;s?
An overwhelming Democratic ma
joriiy.
Who gave tho negro the right Ia
vote in New Hampshire?
The Democrats party.
Who prcmittcd every colorcd per
son owning $3.50 in New York, to be-
come citizen.
\ General Assembly purely Dem.
oclatic.
Who repealed the laws Of Ohio
whica required negroes TO give bond
and security before settling in thi'
State?
The Democratic party.
Who passed law by which il
Ohio. in which the negro is placed il
the witness stand, along sile of th'
white man?
The Democratic party.
Who voted for bill in the Obi
Legislature. repeating ALI laws max
ing distinction on account of colo
in this State?
George T. Pugh.
Who afterwards elected George l.
Pugh to the United States Senate?
The Democratic party.
Who is George T.. pugh?
The only Dougla, Democrat now il
the United States Senate.
Who voted in the Constitutional Con
vention of Ohio against a provision
to prevent negroes from coming int
this State?
Rufus l.. Ranney.
Who voted in the same Convcntio
to permit negro children to 90 to th
same schools with white children?
, Rnfu, +. Ranney.
/ Who supported RUFUS 7. Ranne
for Governor of Ohio in 1859?
The Democratic patty.
Who decided in the supreme Con-
, of Ohio that mulattocs had the, risi
I TO vote?
, Reuben Wool. a good Democra
Who, after the decision. elecie
Renben Wood Governor OF Ohio?
The Democratic party.
: Who refused, in the State Convei
] ton of 1850. to remedy the evil cs,al
/ Iished by this decision
The Democrat party.
Who are the fathers Of nine -ninil
of the mula,to bas,alds in the ols'
: states.
The Democrats OF those States.
Who. with the above facts az
I manv others. staring them ia the IA
are continually yelping AMI hypoclil
callv whining about Niger SoHias'
= AMI "Nigger Eqnalily?'
: The Democratic party.
All these thing, were done by Der
ocrat-. and yet they deny being
:. favor o! negro equality. and put II a
!, on other, whose every action has be
, precisely The reverse. jackson Stan
!, arr.
Randolph County journal. [volume] (Winchester, Randolph County, Ind.) 1855-1862, 1860-11-08

Where are yon going?" said a
young gentleman TO an eldery one in
a white cravat. whom he overlook a
few miles from Chicago. Il am
going to heavsn. my son; have been
on the way there eighteen years"
"Well good bye. old fe!low;if you
have been travelling towards heaven
eighteen years AMI got no nearer to j,
than Chicago, I'll take another route.
Randolph County journal. [volume] (Winchester, Randolph County, Ind.) 1855-1862, 1860-11-08

THE threal that goes into the loom
does not know what Il wants. or where
il goes. or what it is forming. ltfsl-
lows blindly the shuttle. and comes
out nj last on the surface of the shin
ING silk. in vine. AMI leaf. and blos-
som. OF ,ome figure. So we are being
led in way AMI by an influence which
at the time we can not interpret. Il
we have faith that God leads u, AM
follow him implicitly. these thing,
which we can not understand, woIl
themselves out in our life.
Randolph County journal. [volume] (Winchester, Randolph County, Ind.) 1855-1862, 1860-11-08


4 JCDiciAL WnY.-.Iudge Norton
was sol 'inn. stern and digniiiei 10 ex-
ress. IL was also all at one cgotis-
teal and sensitive 10 fijicnle. Judge
Nelson was wit. careless of dccornm.
anl had a sharp voice. lie did not
ike judge Norton 4; bar supper.
ia lge Norton, IN m elaborate speech.
referring TO the ca,ly days Of Wiscon-
,in, the rude practise OF that period.
aud the di,comiolts oi profession in
that country. described IN tragic
manner thunderstorm which once
overlook him in riling the old circuit.
IL was night in the forest: the
scene was awful, and said the Judge.
i expected every moment the light
ming would strike the tree under which
| had taken shelter
why. then. interrupted Nelson.
in his pcrculiar squeal, why m thun.
der. then. did't you get under another
tres?"
Randolph County journal. [volume] (Winchester, Randolph County, Ind.) 1855-1862, 1860-11-08

~ LEGaL advertisements MUST be paid
Tor in advance.
~ Unless particular time j. specified
when handed in, ADVERTISEMENTS viii be
published until ordered out, and charged
for accordingly.
~ TApvxRTIsKaExTs, to insure insertion
the sane week. should be handed in by
Tuesday morning
Randolph County journal. [volume] (Winchester, Randolph County, Ind.) 1855-1862, 1860-11-08

FRED DOUGLASS REFUSES ro ALLOW HIS
DAUGHTER TO BE MADE HAPP I.
AuBuRS. Oct. IL. 1850.

AUBURx. Oct L., 1850.
Mr.. /. DocGLAss Dear SIR: ]
take the opportunity OF addressing a
few lines a. follows. have been in
formed that you hal onely daughter
and that You desire her to marry a
Wright man; whereupon YOU Civ SIS. :
900 or so 900 dollars To any respect
able Wright man that would marry
her and cherish her through life. II
there is any truth in this report. p. ;.
let me know and ! will marry yonr
daughter Oh these conditions. anil will
endeavor to make myself agreeable.
Yours respectfully.
To r. DOUGLASS. CHAS. HAPP.
Direct 10 CHARLEs HAFr, Auburn, y. Y
Randolph County journal. [volume] (Winchester, Randolph County, Ind.) 1855-1862, 1860-11-08

CuAs. HARP. Eso.-Deor Sir: Yoa
are an entire stranger To me. and di-
rect me To no one from whom ! can
learn your real character and respons-
ibility. This, # no other difficulty
existed. would seriously embarrass
me in making favorable answer to
your proposition. You should at
lea~, have gwen me one respectable
reference. The fact that you have not
Randolph County journal. [volume] (Winchester, Randolph County, Ind.) 1855-1862, 1860-11-08

In a ccrtai parish in England.
Quaker barber received recently.
note for church-raies. five shillings
AMI sixpence. lie Gales npon the
clergyman of the paush and said
Pay friend. what dost thou mean
10y this note?"
Mean! Why friend. but what is
that for?'
why for the repair of the church,
and for the decent maintenance Of pub
lie worship. to be sure.
"Well. friend. but what have | to
DO with that? / don't attend thy
church.
90. that don't signify. the church
Is always open. AMI it's your own
fault If you don't come. Besides IT'S
the law and yon must pay"
"Nell friend. :ake leave to tell
the that | think that very unjust
law that obliges me to pay for min
istry and religion which 1 don't at
tend. Fare thee we'll
i few DAYS aiterwari. the barber.
by way distinguishing accounts with
the person. sent his revernce note:
Debtor to Timothy Saliers. for shaw
ing AMI hair-eutiing. five shillings and
sixpence'
The receipt Of this note by the per-
son very quickly brought him to the
shop. in no good humor either
What DO yon mean by sending me
this ill? You never cut my hair nor
shaved me in your lilel
"Nry. friend thou ksowcst my
shop is open. and il is thine own fault
II I'll, u lost not come u he shaved
Randolph County journal. [volume] (Winchester, Randolph County, Ind.) 1855-1862, 1860-11-08

IL oisO ot urpdOTf -saN' y
The Florence correspondence OF the
New York Times has the following
relative to the grave of Theodore
Parker:
The Protestant Cemcle Y, under
the shade of Cypress trees and the
gay old walls OF Florence. l.
interesting 10 Americans "a we'll n
pilgrims from other countries where
the religion of Luther and other
Reiormer, prevails. Irere the dust
ol "A number Of ogr counttymcn. cut
off while lar away from friends and
home. has found It's last rcpo~c. The
body OF Theodore Parker lies IN that
hallowed enclosure lie was the last
one buried. and probably the most
illustrious of all who rest there. !
remember to have heard foreign
who knows our country wcll-say,
when Thedore Parker died. 1T seems
to me that in death. America, has
lost her most brilliant intellect =
That there is truth in such an opinion
we are all inclined to acknowledge
y simple and testeful monument has
just been put up at the grave. 1t
bears this inscription:
TnEoDoRE PARKER.
Born at Lexington. Mass.
United States of America,
Aug. "a. 1910.
n. IL. 10 1Qnn.
Randolph County journal. [volume] (Winchester, Randolph County, Ind.) 1855-1862, 1860-11-08
MEREDITH HOUSE

MEREDlTH n O is {,
North ca u corner of Main and Fifth sts
RicHMoNp, I'm.
WixcHrsTER & CowLEs. Propretors.
- An omnibus will convey travellers TO
and from the depot free Of charge, and
every thing about the establishment
sltisiactorilyd done ont the square.
Patronage respectfully solicited. octl3
New Oregon plaindealer. (New Oregon, Iowa) 1859-1866, 1860-02-17
DIR. HALLS BALSAM.' '

Why is it there is so much consump-
ton in the country? " Because, in this
fast and fortune making age, health 10
considered Of secondary consequence.
A cold is neglected, Trusting to tho
strength Of q good constitution to work
it of; cough is the result, and incipi-
ent consumption, steals upon you. d Had
you commenced with, that excellent, ex-
pectorant, DR.. HALL'sD bALsAM. FoR
the LUNGS, you would he in the en-
joyment Of good health. ,
Call upon the authorized agent and get
= f. ee almanac. 'T Si"n"R'oHy '"a'''H
For sale by agents in every town in
the country. See advertisement. 'r7'.
Sold by J. 8. LAWYER.
New Oregon plaindealer. (New Oregon, Iowa) 1859-1866, 1860-02-17

&C. CoNE.--We call attention 70
to the advertisement Of 6. G. Cone, in
this weeks payer, at the head Of which
is displayed huge "Broad Axe
Though this emblem may look a. if MI.
c. designed hewing his way through
the world, his weapons are those Of civ
ilization, his power the Press. "A urge
stock Of such goods as he adyertises
may be found at his stand at prices to
anti the times. i3aa it@7T Do fsSa Ndt nod
New Oregon plaindealer. (New Oregon, Iowa) 1859-1866, 1860-02-17

SCISSORS. Our thanks to G. g.
Schellengerofthe frmof Schellen.
ger & Munson, for some superior
Scissors, more Of which can be-
had of them, by those DESTROYS d
q superior article. ~N@
New Oregon plaindealer. (New Oregon, Iowa) 1859-1866, 1860-02-17

FIRE.-The town was called out
again to another fire which like
the last, was extinguihsthheedd with
little damage. Why don't people
insure their propertyl ~
New Oregon plaindealer. (New Oregon, Iowa) 1859-1866, 1860-02-17

A social came off at our, friend
Sturgis' again on Tuesday even
ing, in the way Of dancing ~ and ,
good time generally Y Innocent
amusements keep .the-heart from
sadness. y ltIit ? GU1ARaANf -
New Oregon plaindealer. (New Oregon, Iowa) 1859-1866, 1860-02-17

people, and we still indulge that
hope. The people will find on
examining the record, that every
Republican IN the Legislature 90
ted to pay one hundred dollars for
that 'chich had been offered them
for fifty dollars. Such is their
idea Of retrenchment and reform.
DEMOCRATIC 90 CONVEN.
TON. p 81" e.
Pursuant to notice given the
Democrats of Howard County
met in Convention at the New
Court House on Friday the 10th.
for the purpose of appointing DEL
egates to attend the Democratic
State Convention. '.-'
On motion of Jas. II. B. Harris
the convention organized py APP
bointing R. Wootton Chairman.
and w. r. Mead Secretary. e.
On motion the chair appointed
L. Averill, S, NJ. Cole, and T.. ].
Gibbons committee on creden
tials. ...,,;.. 49,.
Committee report nine towns
represented. Report accepted
and on motion the chair appoint.
ed L. Averill, S. M. Cole, VIM.
Munger, S. O. Daggett and Jas.
Hall, a committeeon resolutions.
Committee reported the follow
ing preamble and resolution
which on motion was unanimous.
ly adopted. "D'fm na't go.
Whereas, in our opinion the
doctrines of non-intervention is
correct in the domestic policy of
States and Territories, as set
forth in the Ntional Democrat.
ic Platform at Cincinnati in
1856 are the only grounds upon
which a National Party can be
maintained, and the perpetulty
OF this union of states insured.
MISUNDERSTANDING the
Democracy of Howard Co, reaf:
firm and will carry out the time.
honored principles of the party,
as embodied in the :.Cincinnatti
Platform. i.. 5v.
On motion the convention then
proceeded to ballot for three del.
egates to attend the State con
vention. ~
Whereupon. Jas. H, +. Harris,
l. Averill and Robert Wootton,
were chosen such delegates. -
On motion resolved that the
proceedings be published in the
New Oregon Plaindealer. "
On motion, adjourned.
R. Wootton Chairman.
ao,. w. R. Mead Secretary.
COUNTY CONVENTION. ::
Elsewhere in our paper Of this week
New Oregon plaindealer. (New Oregon, Iowa) 1859-1866, 1860-02-17

4 Attention is requested to the adver-
tisement Of Mr.. E. Anthony Of New
York, whose instantaneous Stercoscop.
ic Views and Stereoscopic Instruments
are said to be unequalled. 70 M. A. has
brought the art to such perfection, that
views can be taken in . fraction of . sec.
ond of time. ,,....
New Oregon plaindealer. (New Oregon, Iowa) 1859-1866, 1860-02-17

20 We appoint the following list of local
agents to obtain subscription and advertising
for the PLAINDEALER, in their respective
localities, and willvecognize their receipts
Usage, Iowa, S.b. Chase:
howard. Iowa James Hail.
Lime Springs, iowa, "A. NJ. Van LcnSc':
jauestown, Iowa, B. Kerr GO. Is.
Howard Center: iowa, A. A. Petit
susti, New York, Thompson G Mead.
jamestown NY. AP. Wilcox,
Aiso Post Masters every where