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The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1874-12-08

There is a hot controversy going on over
the proper method of governing the District
of Columbia. The present style of msnsg-
ing the affairs by a commission of gentlemen
chosen from different quarters of the Union,
without regard to the wishes of the people of
W~ashingto n and vicinity, is a curious
anomaly, especially in consideration of the
fact that the party in power prides itself
upon the establishment of universal suf-
frage. 1t is clear that Congress is afraid to
trust the application of its own doctrine to
the affairs of the district. The Washington
ring is making a strong push for home rule,
confident that by a popular vote the control
of the district would once more be put
into the hands of Shepherd, who is the idol
of the colored citizens. 1t is a poor rule
that won't work in all directions.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1874-12-08

oIthe new reformation is nonsense vsr0ino
On lmoecliity. We have new measures and
We want new men, or men az least who are
IN known sympathy with the living issnss
me 'Iiutnphs OF the late elections will nave
Deen thrown to the winds IL they are only IN
Vr rv as sweat-cloths Tor such hacks as
lFrom the Jasper Courier.I
The following characteristic letter from
the Hon. d. w. VOORHEES, we find in the
New Albany Ledger-Standard. 1t is char
ac'eristic Of the exalted patriotism of the
man, and just what might be expected from
his pen. He has the hearts of the people
with him on the currency question. and he
present tight times are developing more and
more every day the wisdom of his financial
vlews. whether he shall be the senator or
not, certainly no man with views on the Cur
rency question contrary to the state platform
on winch the party gained success. and
ny ne sustains in spirit as well as letter.
ought to receive the vote of a single demo,
cratic representative. We would rather
shoulder the salary grab than the depress-
Meenaan pohcy of the Hon. Joseph Il.
McDonald The business OF the country de-
mands more money. w
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road. IL Is not strange that he felt a little
out of humor. This same granger remarked
that those men who sell in advance at low
prices are generally farmers who decline to
take a newspaper, and neglect to read and
study commercial reports. They are not
advised Of the conditions abroad which az
feet the market, and can not form a judg-
ment how to act wisely. There are still lett
in Indiana a great many farmers who judge
of the market by what it was
last year or some other year
when they sold so and so. One
ofthe most valuable services of the grange
organization is the stimulus which it has
given to reading such matters as make the
farmer intelligent and shrewd in his own
affairs. They have shown to the inconsid-
crate, easy going class that they lose q large
part of their honest earnings, simply by a
failure to know for themselves the condi-
ton of the country, OF the markets. and the
crops outside of their own Immediate
neighborhood. To form an opinion now
it is necessary to know the situation
beyond the limits of ones own courSty
The whole vast territory is so united by rail-
road communications that. local conditions
arespeedily affected by the aggregated results
of all regions. If the farmer fails to inform
himself, his disability is quickly discern.d
by his keener sighted n%eighbors, and he is
made to pay dearly for his Ignorance. AS
shown above, this is no idle theorizing.
Practical illustrations are abundant in this
state to-day of farmers who are
obliged to say that their dish is
wrong side up when it rains porridge. That
is to say, they sold early and cheap. and
now have the dissatisfaction of seeing their
produce making others rich. This princi-
pleis not an argument tor holding over for
high prices. but against selling in advance,
against contracts for corn yet standing and
hogs before they are fattened. The proper
time to sell, as a rule, is when the produce
is ready for the market at the market
price.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1874-12-08

While most farmers are now selling their
corn and hogs for high prices and bling
their pockets with money, there are some
who are suffering modification and chagrin
through their own indiscretion. The Senti-
mel demonstrated early in the fall against
contracting crops on the ground, and those
who were wise enough to read had due
warning Of what is now realized. Al that
time, even when corn was worth fifty to
sixty cents and rising, it came under
the personal observation of the Sentinel
that buyers were contracting with farmers
ia the remote districts for their corn at %
cents a bushel delivered in the crib. As a
matter offact, a good deal Of corn was ac-
tually bought up from the producers at those
figures, not by foreign spectators, but by
shrewd neighbors, who read and think and
thus make their brains serve them as well
as their hands. The Winchester Journal
notes similar facts. It says:
We understand that many of the members of
West River township oranges sold their hogs at
5 cents without the Intervention of middlemen,
and disposed of a large portion of their corn al
% and 40 cents per busnel.
A prominent and intelligent granger in a
county, in a convention the
other day, said that he met a hard working
neighbor driving his large bunch Of hogs to
market with a dismal face, and although he
the contract under which they had
been sold far in advance, he asked the
question, what price did you get
for your hogs?" The agonized farmer
goaded to adn replied, $50 on about
your business and ask me no questions"
The fact was that the man was sell
ing his hogs for 500 less than
drove was worth that minute in the
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1874-12-08

That gallant old sea dog, Secretary Robe
son, has handed in his report, and processes
his readiness to whip all creation at a mo-
ment's notice. The ancient mariner may be
regarded as the nations best bower in times
OF profound peace.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1874-12-08

Judge Oscar Stephenson, of st. Paul,
Mimi, has just gained a ridiculous notoriety.
Having visited New York and put up at the
st. Nicholas Hotel, he desired to see the fact
duly ohronicled in print, and therefore sent
the announcement of his arrival to the New
York Sun, enclosing with it the sum
OF one dollar. The Mephistophiles of
he Sun published the personal with
a sardonic grin in the shape
of the following m ''The dollar was
at returned to Judge Stephenson with
the information that The Sun receives pay
for advertisements only; and we take pleas
ure in giving his announcement a gratuit-
Gus insertion and in this more conspicuous
manner" Probably the judge will never do
80 any more, but his action suggests the
thought that perhaps there are newspaper
men mean enough to accept these little
bribes. There must be some such fellows in
the profession or editors and reporters would
not so frequently meet the offer of a soon
sideration" for the performance of some
strictly legitimate piece of newspaper work.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1874-12-08
THE sENAToRsHIP.
To the Editor of the Sentinel.

10 the Editor Of the Sentinel.
SIR: o correspondent Ged, OF Terre
Haute, is in error in regard TO my position
upon the senatorial question. l desire TO say
through the columns of your paper that /
shall support the Hon. ID. w. VOORHEES, for
position first, last and ell the time
until the ballot in caucus decides who shall
be the senator from Indiana.
By inserting the above you will oblige
Yours truly,
b. +. HAvENs..
INDIANAPOLIS, Dec. 2, 1874.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1874-12-08

Victoria Woodruff announces that the
publication of her weekly newspaper has
cost her a hundred dollars a week beyond its
income, and that now. being unable to lee
ture because of her lungs, she can no more
earn this money, and so the paper must stop
unless its friends, the esocial freedomists,,
come to its aid with special p~ecnnisry aid.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1874-12-08

DR.. e. G. Wines, secretary of the National
Prison Association, publishes its annual re-
port under the title of Transaction of the
Third National Prison Reform Congress,
held at st. Louis, No., May, lS74.n The book
contains the history of the views and labors
of he prominent philanthropists engaged
in the cause of prison reform, OF whom DIR.
Wines has been the leading spirit. It's COM
pilation of valuable facts and able addresses
will prove highly interesting and useful to
the friends of true humanity throughout the
world.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1874-12-08

The republicans are still busy flogging
Gov. Baker and the republican legislature
Of 1869 over the shoulders of the Supreme
Court judges. They deserve all they ge. tor
they certainly passed a mean, cowardly law.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1874-12-08

In regard to the tribulstions OF James r.
Gilmore, better known as Edmund kirke,
the Sentinel desires to remark, with due
solemnity, that a most unmitigated liar md
ssoundrel is coming out in his real char
acfar
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1874-12-08
Obs $emtfmeI.
TUESDAY. s.

Prot. j. L. Gay, OF Bloomington, prom
Uses a rejoinder to the charges made against
him. 1t will be ready during the coming
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1874-12-08

A Tribune correspondent has had an inter.
view with Fernando Wood on the situation.
That veteran politician remarked:
The people little dream of the frauds and
rascality of the party. Thus far, the surface has
only been scraped. Plow deep and
viii be found as viii forever sweep
the republican party from a place Of honorable
mention. When the transactions of the party
during the last ten or twelve years are shown
up, there will be left of 1t; its very name
will be a disgrace. In at least three departments
of this government there have been transactions
compared with which those of a dishonorable
nature hitherto discovered are but as the stories
of Mother Goose.
He said in regard to the speakership, that
the success or downfall of the party rested
with the e. speaker. The man chosen for
that position should be clear headed, digni-
fed and thoroughly acquainted with the
rules. The appointment of committees and
the shaping of legislation would rest with
him. He will be, in fact, the head
of the party. In choosing him, every con-
sideration save fitness for the coming emer-
gency should be forgotten. In conclusion
che spoke" says the report, ain the highest
terms OF Kerr, of Indiana, and OF other gen.
whose names have been mentioned"
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1874-12-08

lated the law be gotten out of the Office.
which they are unfit to fill. with all convent
ent sneed-
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1874-11-12
&ERENADE.

The result of the recent election for County
Officers being declared Sn Friday evening last'
a number of colored citizens made the town
lively for time with torchlight procession,
after which they proceeded to the residence OF
the Senator elect, Col. John r. Cochran, where
they were joined by a number of white citizens,
accompanied by the "Old Brass Band" Here
the Band played some lively and stirring airs,
and after repeated calls Col. Cochran made his
appearance, and thanked both white and COL
ored for their due appreciation of him, and
their strong and cordial support in the cleo
ton. He ended by inviting all present to enter
and enjoy his hospitalities, which they all did
to large extent. The greater portion of the
crowd together with the Band then went to
the residence of Maj. w. w. Humphreys, the
Probate Judge elect, where they were well re-
ceived and appropriately thanked. Leaving
this place they soon arrived at Capt. t. T.
Benson's, where like hospitalites awaited them,
and after remaining there some time, it being
then in the small hours of the night, they
wended their way homeward well pleased with
the whole affair. This was truly one of the
liveliest, quietest and most enjoyed serenades
OF the season.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1874-11-12
The Fence Law Defeated.

The question submitted to the voters of An
derson County, known as the fence law, has
been defeated by heavy majority The
returns show that 6O2 voted in favor and 1888
against, being majority of 7SG opposed to the
measure 1t was difficult to asce. tain the in
tentions of many voters, as the ballots were
variously written and many of them perple1ing
to the managers. Besides, general expression
of opinion has not been secured, since more
than one-halfthe voters failed to put themselves
upon record on this important matter. Under
these circumstances the friends of the proposed
law are suggesting the propriety of holding a
special election to decide the question, which
can be thoroughly canvassed before the
people apart from other issues, and bet
ter understanding of its merits be secured,
AS the Act under which the question has been
submitted does not allow this discretion to the
County Commissioners, additional legislation
will be required before another election can
be ordered by them. To obtain the legislation
and make a satisfactory canvass before the peo-
pie will require several months, and we would
advise all interested to base their calculations
for the coming year under the present system
of fencing.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1874-11-12
Fifth and Last Gift Concert in Aid Of the
Public Library of Kentucky.
A CARD TO THE PUBLIC.

of the Fifth and Last Gift Concert of the Public Library
of Kentucky the Both day of November next We be-
drawing will be full one but whether all sold not,
the drawing will nevertheless certainly Of the
day appointed.
tlcket-holders at Public Library Hall the 10th Of No
vember to make arrangements in connection With the
committee appointed by the Trustees to supentend the
counting of the tags representing the numbers Of tickets
sold While there actual necessity for the presence
of all are equally cared for yet at the time would
greatly prefer that as many of those interested as can,
would attend this meeting and each for himself how
perfectly fair and impartial the distribution must be.
Every arrangement has been made for the drawngbut
little more than month remains for the sale Of the
mander of the tickets and whatever Is done must be done
nromntIy Tuos. E. BRAMLETTE,
Agent and Manager.
Louisville KY, Oct. %, 1874.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1874-11-12
For the anderson MtelHgcnccr.
A Card.

To THE CITIZENS OF ANDERSON COUNTY:
was becoming reconcled to my defeat
when the report reached me that, on the morn
ing of the election, had been grossly wronged
by being charged with opposition to the me-
mortal of the Tax-Payers' Convention, and
that, too, at the very threshold Of the place of
my nativity. Though the accusation is with
out semblance of truth, l feel deeply panied
thereby; for 1 not only did not oppose the
memorial, but made speech in committee Of
the whole in its favor that was complimented
as the speech of the occasion. am not igno-
rant of the combination that defeated me, nor
of the hollow pretext that induced it. And
had some of its adherents been possessed of
such manliness as should comport with true
democracy, and informed me of their design,
1 spould have spared them the trouble and my
self the pain of defeat. am not conscious of
having wronged any one by word or deed dur
ing the canvass; if so, | am ready to make
amends, and | will endcavor to trust that the
same generous spirit will characterize those
who have wrCnged me.
'' J. C. C. FEATHERSTON.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1874-11-12
LITERARY ADDRESS.

On Tuesday evening last, despite the inclem-
ency OF the weather, quite number OF ladies
and gentlemen assembled in the Court House
for the purpose of listening to the address OF
COL E. M. Rucker. After being introduced by
Mr.. D. s. Taylor, he arose and stated his sub
ject, "Mental Culture" and continued for
nearly an hour in the most impressive style to
discuss the merits of the subject, showing from
the first how the infant is entirely under the
control of nature, his mind having no power
of development until age and culture brings 1t
forth, and causes it to expand in all its glory
and beauty; how, after the infant has grown
up to manhood without receiving the benefits
of mental culture, his mind is dull and mac
tire concerning tho beauties and glories of Art,
Science and Literature while, on the other
hand, the man Of tho trained and cultured mind
is always liberal in his views, and is constantly
deriving pleasure from his surroundings; how
in our day sensation is our idol, and variety
our criterion of beauty, whilo the mind is the
only part of our nature which is truly beautl-
full how to-day we look back with wonder
and astonishmcnt upon tho master minds OF
antiquity, whose cultivated genius called forth
those splendid creations Of Art that the trav-
cler beholds in Athens and Rome; how to-day
we owe to classic Athens the laurel crown as
being tho first and best in literature. Hc won't
on at length to show how the future of Ameri-
ca, concerning her prosperity and intelligence,
depended upon training and cultirating the
minds Of all by regularly established system
of education; how tho South in commerce and
social position before the war stood as high as
any country on the globe, and that tho time
would come yet when her commerce would III
crease end her people, through the means of
proper education, would be elevated to their
former standard of intelligence, prosperity and
happiness that all this had to bo brought
about by tho young men, who i'll order to ac-
complish grand success, should give strict
attention to their mental culture.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1874-11-12

Business has been rather dull for the past
week, owing to a falling off in the price OF cot
ton.
The weather on Tuesday last was disagreea-
BILE, owing to the prevalence of dense fog and
light drizzling rain.
The Singer Sewing machine, of which MIR.
John II. Clarke is the Agent, was awarded the
premium at the recent County Fair. The Sing
er is hard to beat.
The 4th quarterly conference of the Anderson
Station will be held at the Methodist Church
on Saturday and Sunday noxt. The Presiding
Elder, Rev. r. P. Franks, and Rev. s. A.
Weber, of Williamson, are expected to be
present
The Town Council held their annual election
for Town Officers on Tuesday last, which re-
suited as follows: Clerk of Council, James IL.
Bewley. Cotton Weigher, J. Reese Fant. CHIEF
of Police. VIM. G. Clark. They will take the
oath of Office on Monday next and assume the
duties of their respective positions.
The Governor has issued proclamation Offer
ing a reward of two hundred dollars for appre-
hension and delivery to any jailor in the State
OF William M. NldELlll, WAOiii) ~ VIA wv ~
membered, shot and killed Stephen Chastain,
ir., on the night of the 3Oth October last. Mar
tin is still at large, but his arrest is daily e1-
pected.
Died, on Thursday morning last at his resi-
dence near Sandy Springs after long illness
occasioned by consumption, Mr. John
McLain, in the 10th year Of his age Inc de"
ceased was highly respected citizen. Els re-
mains were inferred with all the honors OF the
Grange Order in the Cemetery at Sandy Springs
on Friday last.
An election of officers for the ensuing quar-
ter was held by the Polytechnic Society last
week, which resulted in the choice of the fol-
lowing: President, DR.. w. G. Browne; vice
President, Henry Frierson; Secretary ana
Treasurer II. G. Scudday. This Society, owing
to an increase in the number of its members,
Is now in most prosperous condition, and the
livelicst interest is manifested in its meetings
and discussions.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1874-11-12
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The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1874-11-12
Tribute of Respect.

WHEREAS, by tho dispensation of hn no.is Al T.
wise Providence on the morning of the i 5otn oi
October, died WILLIAM MooRHEAp. ne S,oo1s was
useful aud respected member of Town Green a;,eoi,
Grange, Patrons of Husbandry y,,od Hs nv 'a alIMa
useful ,,s T member @ of society and one who acted
we'll we'll his part. As father and friend he was
kind ind N'i intulgent and faithful In respect to
Bro. William Moorhead's memory we the
members of Town Creek Grange range 90 90 ,oor+so,+
s,,mn.thes to his bercavcd family.
p. That n blank page on our Minute Book be
inscribed to his memory.
2 That we do wear tho usual badge of mourn
ing for thirty days. .
nrncrrdin@s to his family, and also to the An
''''''' r. REED WATSON, Sec
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1874-11-12

BUSINESS NEcEss1TIEs.-In these days of
progress, most enterprisipg firms use every
means of putting their names before their GUS
toners. In no way can this be more con-
veniently and attractively done than by using
Printed Letter Headings and Bill Heads. They
have come into such general use by Merchants,
that one seems old fashioned who does not use
them, and the custom should be generally
adopted by the Country merchants.
WALKER. EVANS e. CoGswELL. Charleston,
S. c., furnish Letter and Bill Heads OF all
grade, and at the most reasonable prices. Send
to them for samples and prices.
BY the the way, MEssRs WALKER, EVANS
& CoeswELL are getting up and selling like hot
cakes. some excellent books for our Merchants.
One, the Merchants Cotton Book, for keeping
correct accounts of purchases and shipments OF
Cotton; tho other, the Merchants Bill book,
for readily knowing how the payments on their
customers notes and accounts stand. Both
books are exceedingly complete, and answer
tho DurpOSe exactly,
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1874-11-12

gG5n What will Gov. Chamberlain say now
as to his numerical majority having exclusive
control of the administration of affairs in this
State, with his majority of only 10, 900 and near
ly one-half the Legislature belonging to the op-
position? Upon his own bad theory there
must be divide. Although Democratic in the
past, the people of South Carolina have acted
with good sense in this contest, believing that
upon the great questions presented, new and
unprecedented, it was the part of wisdom
to think and act independently, untrammeled
by party tics