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Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1865-1872, 1868-10-02
Mr.. Hendricks at BrookyilIe.

In defining the powers and duties OF
the President, the Constitution of the
United States declares that "he shall lake
care that the laws be faithfully executed. !"
In like manner the Constitution Of In
diana says of the Governor Of the State
"he shall take care that the law be faith
fully executed" ~The Offices Of Presi
dent and Governor are not legislative or
Judicial, but simply administrative.
Neither President or Governor has any
thing 10 do with making the laws, further
than opposing or vetoing them; nor with
giving them a judicial construction.
These prerogatives belong exclusively to
other departments of the Government
The people of Indiana are TO choose,
within few days, Governor for this
State. whose constitutional term Of Office
will be four years. One of the candid
ates has been exercising the duties of that
Office for nearly two years, and no man
can truthfully say OF him that he has
neglected any duty eDjoined upon him by
law, or arrogated to himself powers
cop6ded by the Constitution to the leg
islaiure or the courts.
His opponent has not been tried in that
Office, and since his open avowal at Brook
Vile Of the right Of the executive TO re.
fuse TO execute law that he may deem
unconstitutional, 1t has become more than
ever im portant that he never shall be so
tried. In his speech at that place on
Thursday last, Mr. Hendricks declared
that il was the duty OF the President to
disregard laws that be believes to be, or
chooses to pronounce, unconstitutional
If he would do this as President he would
do the same AZ Governor, his oath 10 faith.
fully execute the laws, to the contrary
notwithstanding.
This monstrous. assumption Of power
by the Executive, if submitted to by the
people, would make him q dictator. IL
he can nullify one law on the pretense
that il is unconstitutional, he can destroy
the whole civil aud crimi nal code by the
same process. The Legislature would
become useless pageant, for the Cover
nor has only to say IL regard your acts
as unconstitutional, null and void" and
they at once become imperative through
his refusal to execute them. The SUI
preme tOurt WOuiu ue as PO"eIieos 10 tho
Legislature, frsrt5v1elaim tssat the Cover
nor may himself decide on the constitu-
tionaIity Of statute, ignores the judicial
as we'll as the lawmaking power. He
may defer to the opinion OF the Court, or
CONTEMPORARY override it, as suits his
sovereign purpose. So argues Mr.. Hen.
bricks.
His exalted ideas Of the unlimited au-
thority and responsibility Of the Execu.
tive officer Of "a State, indicate him as an
admirable man for Turkish Bashaw, but
he would be out Of place as the Governor
Of a free Commonwealth journal.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1865-1872, 1868-10-02
TIE OCTOBER ELECTIONS.

There are five States that hold genera
elections III October, the FIRST being Ne
braska. on Tuesday, the 9Th. This is the
first general election in this State since
the adoption Of u Constitution, and It's
admission into the Union, by popular
vote in June, 1866. Then. a Republican
Governor was elected by lbs majority in
a vote OF SOIL The population has
largely increased since then, and it is diff.
feult to arrive at any de6uite idea as to
her present status. The indications are
favorable for the Republican candidates,
the last local elections having shown gains
for the Republicans. One week follow
ing Nebraska, TUESDAY, Oct, Is. } Penn
sylyania, Ohio and Indiana elect State Of
Gcers and Congressman.
The largest vote ever cast 10 Pennsyl-
vania was 597 $40, 10 1866, when Gov,
Geary was elected. II is estimated tina,
the vote will exceed 100000 this year. 10
eight years the State has only gone Dem
ocraiic twice, and then by very small ma
jorities, viz: in 1862 by 1924, when
Maine gave u Republican majority of on
ly 0,025, and 10 1867 by 922, when Maine
was Republican By ll,Gl4. Such gain
as we have made in Maine, will secure
US Pennsylvania by 10000 majority.
Ohio has only gone Democratic once in
eight years. Ia 1862, when Maine gave
her least Republican majority, Ohio went
Democratic by 5,517, with W hich solitary
exception she has, for the past eight
years, given handsome Republican ma
jorities.
Indiana, rs most OF our readers remem-
Der, gave a Democratic majority, in 1862,
of 9,5i3, when Pennsylvania aud Ohio
went the same way, aud the race was close
inQlaine. At our State election in 1854
our majority was 20,lS9, and there Is no
adequate reason why il should be less in
1868. 1t will not be, If Republicans
shall do their duty FROM this until the
Second Tuesday Of next month.
The election in West Virginia takes
Mace on the 22nd Of October. In '66 our
IN sjority was 6,G4I.
These FIVE States cast sixty eight votes
in the Electoral College. III ell should
90 Republican, they settle the question
entirely. If they should perchance 70
Democratic, tho Coppers would make q
ightin ACCOMPLISHMENTS.
burg Standard. .
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1865-1872, 1868-10-02
Tho staiesmanshIp Of seymour

Hear what General Dix says, who has
known Mr.. Seymour well since his hrst
appearance in political life:
"lie il an annble gentleman, Of un-
exeeptionHblc private character aud re-
spectacle talents, but you know as we'll as
that he has not single qualification
for tho successful execution OF the high
official trust 10 which he has been nom
mated. aud he Is especially deficient in
that hrmness OF purpose which, in criti.
cal emergencies. is the ouly saieguaId
against public disorder and calamity. lie
has been twice, at different times, Cover
ner Of the State of New York. and he
has Ia neither case had the ialent---or the
,set-to keep the Democratic party Of the
State together more than two years.
~ should ryard h;s election atthis jmc
mre, rhea s'eadiaess If psrposs, decision
dad self control are 30 nlaeA needed, az one
cf the greatest eaianities that eostd be fall
he country"
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1865-1872, 1868-10-02
Kentucky Rebels Being Imported Into
lodfono

The Stale Central Committee are in
possession Of evidence which leaves no
doubt Of the fact that the Democratic
psrty 10 now engaged in shipping into
Indiana large numbers of Kentucky reb-
els, 10 order to vote them ut the October
election. Large sums Of money have
besn raised in Louisville, Chicago, and
other cities, for the purpose Of aiding in
this enterprise, aud agents have been SCI
iected TO conduct this fraud ulent work.
The Democracy are in desperate strait,
and will resort TO every conceivable fraud
10 order to elect their State ticket. iD
view Of these facts, it behooves the Re-
publieans OF franklin County TO be on
the constant lookout In ihwariing the ne
iarious designs OF the Copperhesds. Look
well 70 the Registry Lists in every Town
ship. aud see whose names are recorded
- voters, and then "spot" every new CON-
or who Is not entitled to q vote, 50 that he
may be prosecuted If he offers to vote
without having the necessary qualifca-
tons. Let this matter be carefully aud
properly attended to by the Republicans
in every Township. Be vigilant, friends.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1865-1872, 1868-10-02
Look Out For Frauds.

The intelligent western correspondent
of the New York Times. in recent letter
to that journal, makes the following refer
ence to tho contemplated frauds in this
State. lie says:
"IIe meant the State of Indiana. All
the railways in process Of construction,
aud also those in operation, which arc
under the control and management of
Democrats, are just now employing sur
plus laborers everywhere aud ia every de-
pariment. Their pay rolls will bear mo
out in this statement. And Democratic
manufacturers just at this junciure lind il
very necessary to employ large additional
forces. For instance, in Decatur county,
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1865-1872, 1868-10-02


Indiana, in a precinct whore the Ku-Klux
hold almost unanimous sway, the father
Of the Democratic candidate for County
Treasurer conducts large WOODEN mill.
To aid in the good cause he has just I'M
ported fifty new operatives. They claim
to be citizens Of Indiana. OF course they
register and vote. Nobody dares to cues
ton their exercise Of the franchise upon
the pain of personal punishment. 1t has
transpired that some OF these. imported
citizens are recently from Louisville,
Kentucky. Farmers, too, all over the
regions bordering on the Ohio river, have,
1t seems, abundance Of work and:plenty Of
laborers. l mean Democratic farmers
The demand for laborers is great--aston-
ishingly so-and the supply seems to keep
pace. And this is the method Of produc-
ing the great reactions boosted Of by the
Democracy. Wall street pours, through
the conduct Of the whisky ring, her wick
ed contributions, and the Dark and
Bloody Ground" Kentucky, responds
with herds of unrepentant rebels"
The writer could not have pictured the
condition of Boone county better. The
county is filed with strangers, the most
Of whom betray the unmistakable Ken
lucky dialect. Lord has brought large
numbers Of laborers on the l. Q. X l..
road, in this county. Democratic farmers
are hiring large plumbers Of hands. Ev-
erything goes to show that larger frauds
will be perpetrated this year than have
ever been dreamed Of. Let Republicans
be on the lookout. Spot very stranger,
get his name, and the prosecuting attorney
will be assisted to a "big job. and some
of these larks will take work in Michigan
City, for at least two years. Lebanon
Patriot
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1865-1872, 1868-10-02

rels Of General Grant. Whatever may be
his ability as soldier, he has stood the
test Of success, aud, 80 far as have known
he has borne himself with moderation and
msgnanimity in his high Office. ] have
known Mr.. Coliax we'll for many years.
| have seen him in possession Of great
power. He is an amiable and estimablc
gentleman, and would perform with Dig
nifty the duties Of the high Office to which
he aspires.'
No truthful man can say otherwise.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1865-1872, 1868-10-02

On the 18th day of July, 1860, about
nine months before the breaking out OF
the rebellion, Dan Voorhees, delivered an
Grafton at Charlottesville, Virginia, IN
which occurs the following prayer;
"But if the evil hour must come, II pa
triotism is to be humiliated, ifthe schemes
of the seditious citizens are to triumph
and civil strife aud commotion are to cum
Der this fair land, then may some Brutus
BOOTH avenge the cause Of liberty IN
TnE CAPITOL; and may the authors ofour
ruin be the FIRST TO SUP FULL OF ITS
HORRORS T.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1865-1872, 1868-10-02
The Joint Discussion

Thursday opened with drizzling rain,
which continued to increase in quantity
all the forenoon, until it literally poured
upon the people. The Republicans were
much disappointed, as extensive prepara-
tons were made for receiving large dele
gatious from most Of the Townships in
this County, and also numerous compa-
mics from other counties. Notwithstand-
ing the heavy aud increasing rain, how
ever, the town was we'll filed with people,
nearly half Of whom were Republicans,
The cannon announced the arrival Of the
two distinguished speakers. Music from
martial bands and brass bands sounded
most eheerfully and inspiriugly along the
streets. The OK team from Metamora
arrived about noon, and its movement
through town was greeted with deafening
cheers, as the mechanics piled their
various avocations on the huge platform
car drawn by ten yoke of oxen. The
Blooming Grove Fighting Boys made a
very fine display on horseback, dressed
as they we're In neat and handsome uni
form. Other Republican delegations came
in at late hour, but the rain had so
scattered them that they failed to make
that appearance which they had intended.
Our citizens entertained the people with
good dinners.
At / o'clock the Court room was
literally jammed and crammed with peo-
pie OF both parties, it being impossible to
hold the Discussion on the Fair Grounds
during such bad weather. Not one fourth
of the crowd could get inside the doors.
Senator Hendricks opened the discussion
in speech Of one hour. followed by
Governor Baker in speech Of an hour
aud quarter, when Hendricks again
spoke half an hour, and Governor Baker
closed in fifteen minutes speech. There
was much confusion among the Democrats
while Governor Baker was speaking,
especially during his last speech, portions
Of which could scarcely be heard for that
reason. The Governor. however, "held
his own" like man as he is, and fully
answered the willy Senator, if no. to the
latters satisfaction, at least TO the satisfac-
ton Of unprcj udiced hearers.
The only thing of special interest that
occurred during the discussion, was the
unequivocal aud emphatic declaration by
Senator Hendricks, that he not only de-
Tended that clause of the Democratic plat.
form which pronounces the Reconstruction
acts unconstitutional, null and void, but
IL he were President TO. day, although
these acts possess the form of law, he
would refuse to execute them. He said
that although these laws were passed over
the veto Of the President, they are palpa-
bic violations Of the Constitution, and the
President is justifable in setting them
at defiance. This declaration produced
the widest enthusiasm among the DEM
ocrats, it being fully in accordance with
the war policy Of the Democratic party
so strenuously advocated in this section of
hot headed rebeldom North.
The discussion has done good here, in
opening the eyes Of many who have here
tofore bindly voted the Democratic ticket.
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PendIeton's Opinion Of Grant and Col

In his speech at Bangor, (Maine,) Hon.
George IL. Pendleton said of tho Repub-
lican candidates for President aud Vice
President:
I'll shall not disparage the ability or
character Of our opponents. 1 would not,
n | could, pluck one leaf FROM tho lau.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1865-1872, 1868-10-02

We have intimations that there IL sc.
cret organization in Kentucky, gotten W
for the express purpose of assisting the
Copperheads Of Indiana to carry the
election. Now We must look out for these
carpet baggers, aud take especial care OF
them If they come on this eide Of the
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1865-1872, 1868-10-02

river on election day for that purpose,
The polls must be guarded by vigilant and
honest men on that day. Let no man
vote who is not properly registered
Il Aurora Independent
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1865-1872, 1868-10-02

Your vote il wanted this fall against
Seymour aud Blair aud for Graut and
CoIfsx. "Down with the traitors and up
with The stars f"
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iii the nldJls VI October.
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Remember that no member of the Re-
publican party ever took up arms against
the Government or fred shot against
the flag of his country.
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Don't fail to vote the entire Union
Ticket without scratch.
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GRATUITOUS EXHIBITION

Which characterizes the entree of our Is tablish'
ment in every place. y Brilliant Street Pa
geant, which for extent, richness, elegance,
dazzling effect gorgeous display aud thrilling
interest, has never been equaled since the
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HOUSE..

Mr.. Woodward introduced bill to
test the Constitutionality of questiona-
BILE acts of Congress. Referred to Judi
ciary committee.
The first section provides that when
ever any act of Congress shall be vetoed
Dy the President on the ground OF Con-
stitutionality of any of its provisions,
and shall afterwards be enacted into a
law over the veto and it shall be law
full for the President to order the Attor'
ney General to hle in the Supreme
Court a feigncd issue to test the Con-
stitutionality of such parts ofthe enact
ment as were specially objected to by
him
The Speaker presented letter from
the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court,
transmitting amendments of rules IN
bankruptcy. Referred to committee on
Revision of the United States Laws.
Mr.. Coburn introduced bill for the
payment of back pensions in cases were
persons entitled have been infants or
insane or without guardians. Referred
TO the committee on Pensions.
The House resolved in committee OF
the Whole aud proceeded to the Senate
No business to be done on its return.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1868-04-13
Mexican News .

New YORK, April IA Herald
special dated Guayamas March %, via
San Francisco, April IL, says: Serious
difficulties existed there between the
citizens and troops.
General Dowalas lately arrived from
MaZatlan.
1t is feared that the affair would lead
to bloodshed.
Mazatlan merchants have been un'
successful in their interviews with
Governor Pesquira and the Collector OF
Customs in making arrangements for
discharging them at reduced duties on
their ships lying off Mazatlan harbor-
not believed that the parties would
come to an understanding.
A new line of stages between that city
and Tncson, would commence running
April 18th.
A special dispatch from La Paz, Lew
er California, OF March Both, via Sar
Francisco, April llth, says: Lower
California is affected with chronic
rebellion. Some country deputies are
dissatisfied with the action of Governor
Gallan and call for new election
The Territorial Legislature is soon t
meet and decide what measures are t
be taken.
An Havana special states that it i,
reported that some wealthy firms il
Cientufugas and SacQue have offered t.
loan the Cuban authorities five nillior
dollars.
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0u.-aceouslv.leaaing. and ysaid it was

OubEoROOuoly ioduihBt INV g."
designed to gain time.
Mr.. Stanbery remarked tnat t1is was
too grave and solemn processing 70
allow of low personalities. he repeiie9
with scorn the insinuation that pc mad
rasorted to the tactics of old Bailey
nractir;oners, and with regard to
leading questions, Mr.. Butler had put
bnndreds of them, until they were tired
of Directing. The questions he (Stan-
bery) had put were as the Managers
admitted, intended to elicit anything
the witness was not about to say, With
out their leading form.
Mr.. Henderson offered a question
whether in any interview the President
had expressed any intention with re-
gard to making an appointments. OBJ
lection was made and the yeas and nays
were taken. Not admitted, % to27.
The Senate refused to adjourn by a
vote of p to q.
Mr.. Stanbery asked the question
at either Interview was there any thing
said in reference to the use of force, In
timidation or threats, to get possession
of the War Department, or the contrary
Objection was made and sustained
without division.
The Senate again refused to adjourn
! by a vote of 20 to 81.
Mr.. Stanbery said, under these rulings
the counsel were not prepared at pres
ent to ask further questions of Genera
Sherman, but perhaps desired to recall
him Monday, whereupon at 4:4O the
| Court adjourned.
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New York Market.

NEW YORK, April IL.
COTTON-Decidedly higher, under
an active speculative demand; sales o
1900 bales at Bic for middling uplands
FLOUR-5c better, with fair demand
for home use, and a limited export de
mand.
WHEAT-lc better, With light sup
ply and moderate demand.
RYE-Firm and quiet at S9al 90 fol
western.
OATS-Quiet and steIdy at 66tas6iC
for western in store.
CORN-Steady at l 22a1 23i for new
mixed western atloat, and 2lal I'll
for old mixed western in store.
PORK-Dull at 81 90, regular, for new
mess.
BEEF-Active and a shade firmer.
CUT MEATS-Quite active and ad
vanGing.
BACON-In fair request and finn al
lac for Cumberland cut.
LARD-Dull at 17Ralsc for fair t
prime steam and kettle rendered.
EGGS-ln good supply and dull al
Gle.
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FINANCE AND TRADE
Cincinnati Market.

CINCINNATI, April IL.
FLOUR-Steady with moderate de
mand.
WHEAT-Firmer and held 3a5c high
er; sales No. 2 red at = Az, and No. l at
= 40.
CORN-Dull at S4aS5c for ear, and
Soc for sheIled.
OATS Firm at 75c for No. l.
RYE AND BARLEY-Unchanged and
quiet nth, a moderate demand for Rye,
but Barley remains dull.
C0TTON-Firm and fair, though not
in active demand, and prices higher;
sales middling at 29c, and ut the close
was held at 29!c.
TOBACCO-Firm and demand fair;
sales l26 bids at 365a9 80 for Jugs, and
10 OOa36 70 for leaf
MESS PORK Quiet and firm at2 GOA
p % for new, 26 OOa26 % for old.
LARD--Held at l7!c for family; sales
at 17tal7sc and 17!c.
BULK MEATS-Firm but quiet;
shoulders quoted at l2tc; sides ut l4ta
l4$c; l2S, $50 pounds sold on 80 days
time at l2& fer shoulders, and l5c for
sidss.
BACON-Held firmly at 13la13!c for
shoulders, aud l6!al7!c for clear rib and
clear sides
BUTTER-Market unchanged and
quiet.
EGGS-Eleld at l9c.
0ILS-Linseed declined to 10.
SEEDS-Clover dull at l0al0!c.
HAY-Dull and unchanged.
PETROLEUM-Dull at 33a3j for re-
fined free.
GOLD-At 1913, buying.
MONEY-Market easy at 8al0 per
cent.