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The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1876-01-21

Several contradictory statements in
regard 10 the trial OF Rev. =. II. Black
we'll having appeared ia the Cincinnati
Commercial. and II being obvious that
some person has been sufficiently inter-
ested In the case to secsre the pnblica-
ton OF said statements. which are either
false or tail to give the whole truth, We
the undersigned, deem II due to our.
selves, and 70 the church to correct such
statements BY giving the facts:
The Rsv. B. ii. Blackwell was tried
apon the plea OF not guilty. by the New
Albany PresDy terry, 81 Seymour. on the
sth, 9th and ioth days OF November last,
upon three charges, the substancs OF
W hich Is NJ fol,ows:
Firf- Making statements that were
false on various occasions
Second = Retaining part OF the money
lpisced in his hands to pay our indebted
mesa unpaid. and sppropriating it to his
own use, without rendering an account
for the same.
Third - Collecting and retaining mon
Icy belonging to the church and carry
ing it away with him when hs left Ssy-
mour, together with a subscription pa
per with . part of the subscriptions and
all OF the credits thereon for the repairs
of our church, and after repeated sollci-
tations TO return our money and sub
scription paper, aud a demand TO do SO,
he finally returned the money that he
claims was in his hands, and still retain 3
the subscription paper, and now virtu-
ALLY denies having such paper, after
/ ha wing acknow lodged that the paper in
Iquestisu WAS then before him in his
letter Of August 9Th, 1875; and when
banding over one OF the subscription
pep TO the treasurer of the building
OF the money he had collected, and con-
|veyed to him the idea that was full re-
turn Of all moneys and papers in his
j .lpossessiou.
j The fret charge contained two speci.
\ fcations. the first specification was sus
d tained; the second YVES not sustained
4 The second charge was unanimousl.
| Isu stained.
y Tie third charge was sustained and
the judg rnent Of the Presbytery was
y. That ii Mr.. Blackw ell shall appear b~'
| fore the Presbytery and con fess. he shal
\ be cen,ured and admonished. If HI
does net confess he shall be suspended
from the min.stry until he gives salts
1 factory evidence Of repentance"
II Mr.. blackwell appeared before Pres
,bytery, confessed he had done wrong
ne xpressed sorrow. and received tho
,lcensure and admonition OF the Presby
ltery, through the Rev. DIR. Little, who
was appointed for that purpose.
;, r. N. SwoPE,
s. II. CHAKLroN,
Moan CoREY.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1876-01-21

The visit Of the Governor and Attor-
ney General Buskirk to the Southern
Prison resulted In discoveries that the
Car Company was In an
almost hopeless state of bankruptcy,
and further than this there is very little
10 be said. The debt to the state 10 now
placed st e34S0O. II helps matters con.
% far ~ as the state 10 con-
cerned, that the companyi works are
built within the wallis Of the peniten-
tiary. Their stock on hand, Of goods
and machinery, 10 on the state ground,
and the attorney general will press his
lien upon them rs realty, and insist that
they eau no< DO taken from the property
Ion which they stand. While the official
delegation was there, numerous other
parties
CAME THRoNGING IN TO PRESS THEIR
CLAIMS.
"A deputy marshal from the courts here
and one from Clarke county, represent.
ing some $4,000 Indebtedness, visited
the warden with their documents In
their hands, but that dignitary, acting
upon orders, refused them admittanc'
within the penitentiary, and they haC
Ito retire with all the honors Of defeat
III was further 81 ated on COED authority
which has not vet be en- verified, tha
the company had never paid i'm . singl,
dollar on the capital stock, relyinl
wholly on the profits Of the contract (,
furnish this indispensable fund. Ii thi
be true, the creditors will oil be satisfi cd
as the stock subscribed for is In the M
ture of . personal debt TO the amoun
OF &500.OOO distributed among stock
holders, and will be at once demanded
III eantime the couvcts are out OF werl
entirely and Warden Howard was al
,lrected by the governor to advertise 70
bids on theiI labor. This will bs don
ut once.
smuLER's SHIFT.
Il The article in Yesterdays Journal RI
fectinS the sentiments Of the shiftles
shuler on the business. contains certsi
remxrks about Gov. Hendricks, whic
rtbs recording angel has made q nete o
t'Poor Shuler," said his sxcellepcy,
pity him someti mes I'm his attempts I
gloss over his misman agement Of tbs
Southern Prison. aud try to shift tn
responsibility. lie says knew a
about the accumulation Of indebted u es
10 the state. which 10 not true. ID
Howard found his hands full OF bad bar
gains, and has done better than coul
shave anticipated in making collection
from this company Shuler will ap
,Ipear to better advantage IL he enl
keeps his mouth shut poll
Sentinel.
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CELESTINE ITEMS.


CtLEsTlSE, Jan. 18th, 1873.
Nix. Ebrrok = Our little town IL yea
thriving--ths sound Of the saw aud
hammer greets our ears from early
dawn until late at night.
but alasi tho ladies have To trndss
through the muddy streets vet. for want
Of = few plsnks laid down for sidewalks.
Mr.. Buchart informs us that he has
a 6ne lot of No. I walnut lumber At his
saw mill. and can supply those in need
OF good walnut lumber at reasonable
prices. He has also fine lot % sea-
soned poplar lumber.
We lad grand concert on the
evening of Dec. Slst, which was deci-
dedly a success. The music was very
fine and esch one engaged performed
his part nobly. ] believe the parties
intend giving another in next month.
The Township Institute Is held
regularly one day in each month. at the
Roach School house. The exercises be-
ing Interesting aud instructive.
I'VE met out old friend and nei ei9hbor.
August Ramsbrook, Of HuDtngburg, u
few days since, buying tobacco in this
locality. Our citizens may rest assured,
that il they sell to him, they have an
honorable man 10 deal with. We hope
he may leave plenty OF Greenbacks in
our country.
Our merchants are taking in . fine
lot Of pork. for which they are paying
good prices.
= The "Courier is . welcome visitor
and is read by goodly number Of our
citizens.
A couple Of "fsst" young gents,
bearing the names of Parsons and Coon
rad. were In town to-day, and had the
audacity to pass some counterfeit money
on some Of our unsuspecting citizens.
The money passed purported TO be
silver half dollars, dated 1855 These
young men live Ia Columbia tow nship.
They have been here often and are aus
pected of being bad characters. The
time 10 not far distant when they will
have an opportunity OF working At
. cther trade If they don't mend their
~ ays. AReUs
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1876-01-21

Washington Cor. Of the Boston JsaInsi.
In this "year Of iambcree" our Na-
iional air should hs established. and IL
is 10 be hoped ihst Yankee Doodle
which was adopted by the Continental
troops hundred years ago, will not be
crowded out by Hail Columbia" the
.President's March," the s.S,ar Span
gled Bapner,- America or "John
Browns Body"-each . glorious tune,
hut without right Of precedence over
Yankee Doodle" There 10 also high
authority for asserting that yankee
Doodle" 10 our National air, which John
Quincy Adams used to relate when he
was serving here ~ Representative,
someW hat in these words:
After the Ministers Plenipotentisry
OF Great Britain and the United States
had nearly concluded their pacific la
bors At Client, the burghers OF that
q qsaint old Dutch city determined 10
give On entertainment in their honor,
'desired to have the Sstionai airs Of the
two tresty-making powers performed
40 part Of the programme. SO the
musical director was directed to call
upon the Americas Ministers aud OBJ
tain the music Of the nationsl air OF the
l. ni.ed States No one knew exactly
what TO give, and n consultation ensued
at which Bayar and Gallatin favored
.Hail Columbia while Clay, Russell
md Adams were decidedly in favor o.
+. Yankee Doodle The musiral direc
tor was called In and informed Of thu
decision. He then asked IL any OF the
gentlemen had the music, aud receiving
n negative reply, suggested that perhap,
one Of them would sing or whistle the
mir. / can't" said Mr.. Clay: IL never
whistlcd or sung tone In nv life per
'haps Mr.. Bayard can ?" "Neiher can L.
replied Mr.. BayArd; perhaps Mr.. Rue
ecil camp Mr.. Russell, Mr.. GallatiI
and Mr.. Adams in turn confessed thei
lack Of musical ability. al have IT," ex
claimed Mr.. Clay, and ringing the bel
he summoned his colored body servant
''John," said Mr.. Clay, "whistle 'Ysnke,
Doodle for the gentleman" John dis
50, the chief musician noted down tn,
air, and at the entertainment the Chen
lBurghers' Band PLAYED the National ai
OF tho United Statss, with variations
in grand style.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1876-01-21

az Alexander 4. Mitchell, OF Mil
waukee, is said TO be the wealthiest ruan
in the North west. His fortune 10 esti-
mated at about sl9.OO0,O0O. lie is the
individual owner OF the Western Union
railroad, which runs from Racine, on
Lake Michigan. to Rock Island, on the
Mississippi, 1877 miles, and the control-
ling spirit Ia the Milwaukee b st. Paul
railroad.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1876-01-21

rfsrs. Ruth Southworth, widow Of
Edward Southworth. Of Plymouth.
Mass, 9s years old, has gone TO keeping
house for her son. doing her own work
Of cooking, washing, scrubbing. etc.
with oil ths zeal with which she entered
on these duties in her early married
life. Since her Goth year she has, be-
sides other sewing, made "a bed quilts.
just to keep herself employed. We sup
pose her son is disabled by old age.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1876-01-21

~ Dogwood blossoms In January 10
one Of the peculiarities Of our Centen-
nial year, Mr.. Abram Brown on last
Monday handed US . cluster OF buds
almost bursting into bloom, which ho
picked of Of . dogwooa tree In the
woods. In the light Of Pref. Tce's
predictions It does seem strange. =
Princeton Clarion.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1876-01-21

6vTo take the mildew from linsn.
mix soft soap with starch pow wdcred.
half the quantity Of salt, aud piece OF
lemon, and lay il on both sides with .
paint brush let 1t be 10 tho open air
on grass In preferable till tho stain 10
removed.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1876-01-21

rTIn the SANDER case trial before
Judge Mallbit In Davicss county. i'm
which n daughter of Eli L. Horniday
was plaintiff and John Grismore, Of
Reeves township. defendant. the jury
sf,er being on three hours brought in =
verdict for plaintiff, aud assessed the
damages at {. 1900.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1876-01-21
A mother Counterfeiter IN tho
Tolls.

Yesterday afternoon q constable from
Dubois county came to this city. having
i'm charge . man named Andrew b.
Spradlsy. who is charged with crime
that 10 getting TO be very common
counierfeiting. Spradlcy is charged
W ith circulating lot OF spurious ffty.
cent pieces among the denizens Of Du-
bois. lie was taken before United
States Commissioner Wartman, where
preliminary examination was held and
he placed under 81 500 bond TO answer
the charge at the coming term OF the
IL nited States Court. lie was accom-
panied by number OF his friends, who
promptly furnished the bail, and he was
liberated. d.-[Evansville Courier.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1876-01-21

~ All the counties have made their
ssmi-annual settlements with the Super
intendsut, and the figures show that
about $4,000 hss been received in all
the counties since last June for liquor
licenses.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1876-01-21

ayMr.J. &. Finch, our enterprising
tcbscco mcrchsnt. has bought, up to
this time. 10000 pounds OF the wced.
and with this amount closes his pur-
chases for the sesson. ltirandview
Mouitor
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1876-01-21

N1Nessr. r. n. and Ed. Braxtsn,
'Thos. l.. Brown and DIR. Il. c. Ritter
shipped large lot Of horses and mules
to New Orleans Monday. Ed. Braxian
accompanied them. DR.. Ritter, who
goes On account Of his health, will leave
i o morrow. Success TO them.- Paoli
News.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1876-01-21

GA. T. Whiulessy has been ap-
cointed by the Governor 10 eucceed the
late Owen Eddy, - swamp Land Com
ra,ssloncr OF Indians.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1876-01-21

rrIt has cost less than $1,000 per
mile 10 finish the L.. N. 4 B. railroad.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1876-01-21

NrMr. Gorden Byron Bingham, If
Pstoka, had his life insured for $4,000.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1876-01-21

~ Smallpox and scarlet fever have
made their appearance in Jefsrsonville
The New York herald., 1876-09-17
FIRST CLASS PAssENGER ELEVATOR.

Tho building Is rs 9th av with depth Of 100 fes
II is divided into equal parts by wdo and grand
BILE entrance 9th ". There is an Otis
The New York herald., 1876-09-17
MIDNIGHT WEATHER REPORT.
WAR DyPARrMrx'
WAR DEPARTMENT, !
OFFICE OF THE CHIEF SIGNAL OFFICER,
WASHINGTON, Sept. Ill A. NJ

WAR DEPARTMENT,
OFFICE OF THE CHIEF SIGNAL OFPIcER,
WASHINGTON, Sept Ill A. NJ
FrobaLilttieA
Tho hurricane centre will probably turn northeast.
ward on Sunday morning along tho North Carolina
coast or somewhat to the eastward
For the South Atlantic States, falling followed by
rising barometer, northeast backing to northwest
winds and light rains, followed by clearing cooler
weather.
For tho Gulf States northeast to northwest Winds
backing TO southeast.
For the Western Gulf States stationary pressure and
temperature and generally clear weather.
For Tennessee and tho Ohio Valley, northeast Winds
partly cloudy, cooler weather, possibly followed by
falling barometer and higher temperature
For the Upper Mississippi and Lower Missouri val
lcys and the upper lake region. falling followed by
rising barometer. south and east Winds and warmer
partly cloudy weather.
For the lower lake region and the middle States
falling barometer, increasing northeast winds and
cooler cloudy weather, with rain in the middle Allan
tic States.
For New England stationary followed by falling
barometer increasing coudrcss, stationary tempcra.
turc and northeast to southeast winds.
The Lower Mississippi River will rise
Cautionary signals continue on the Middle and South
Atlantic coasts, aud ordered for Boston.
The New York herald., 1876-09-17
w A S II I N q T 0 N.
FROM OUR REGULAR CORRESPONDENT.

WARRINGTON, Sept l6, 1870
NEWS AT THE WAR DEPARTMxNT-oKNEnAL
SHERMAN AND THE SECRETARY OF WAR AT
cHRyENNE--soLvINo THE INDIAN DIFFICULT
TIES
Advces received At the War Department to-day,
without giving any additional news OF the Indians
Indicate tho arrival OF General Sherman and the Secrc
tary OF War at Cheyenne, where they likely to be
joined by Lieutenant General Sheridan. II is believed
that the presence Of these high officials the Indian
country WILL In a measure, facilitate the solution OF
the Indian difficulty IN It's present embarrassing phase
by enabling them TO promptly what required. Tho
War department feels relieved in measure, therefore,
of present responsibility, and expects that the best
and most speedy results will be had, with little no
jarring among the officials OF tho army and Interior
Department The conduct OF Indian affairs during
hostilities is likely to dovove entirely tho army
whore the tribes are savage, and understanding TO
this eneot without any hesitancy has been had with
Senator Chandler. President Grant, General Sherman
and Lieutenant General Sheridan, which agreement
will solve the official silence which will attend tho
duct Of affairs for some timc hence
The New York herald., 1876-09-17
A RUNAWAY LOCOMOTIVE.
From tho Smyrna tDel., rimos.l

Last Monday. at noon, the locomotive the Smyrna
Branch Railroad away and nearly killed itself
Aner bringing the tram into town, and after En-
gneer McConaughy had started to dinner the fireman.
John Shorts the locomotive loose from tho car TO
shift to the other track and get II OF the way OF
frightened peach lie on steam and as he
did so the pm fell out OF the throttle bar He could
smut her OF after that and away she
neck speed through Commerce street 10 Clayton.
shorts made periIous leap from her whizzcd
by Union street and saved himself. though he was
topped and over the dusty street when he
struck the ground. In just about ono minute from
the time Shorts pulled out the stopper here The loco
motive ruined mass at Clayton Tho dis
tancc between the two points Is one mile and quar-.
ter AS quick possible telegram was sent 10
clayton to switch her OF but she beat the telegram
by about two lengths and had spread herself pretty
well over the depot ground whom the despatch reached
there She did not obey the curve at Clayton NJ all,
bui shot OF in straight line across tho grounds she
jumped oil win such force throw herself fat on
her side and IN this condition smashed into the
platform along tho main track, the north OF
the depot she slid along sidewisc for 100 yards or
more, swapping bolts and rods f they ropes of
sand. Her wheels tnat wcro uppernost whizzcd round
ike top, and the raging steam hissod like mad from
every aperture. Fortunately the exhaust pipe broke.
or she might have burst her boiler Tho whole affair
was almost quick as wink. In two hours
aitor tho accident wreckng tran from Win ngton
the spot, and by O'Clock The wrcckcrs had
picked mp The pieces, put the wreck the track
sero or for the repair shops
The New York herald., 1876-09-17
ss,. in consequence of tho uncertainty of the Eastern

kes In consequences Of tho uncertainty OF the Eastern
question.
Prices show general fall
coxsoLA
Consols declined SIG TO 5-ld
RAILWAYS.
English railways were also lower Tho foreign mar
ket was generally heavy. Tho principal changes were
follows:-Russian declined to Ia; Hungarian
and Turkish. II to u. Toward the close English rail-
ways and Hungarian recovered somewhat but Turkish
and Russian further relnpsed u TO u.
COMMERCIAL REVIEW.
The chief markets In Nincing lane have been steady
during the week and occasionally exhibit further
covery rhe most noticeable feature has been the
usually active inquiry for rice; but the numerous
cargoes sod aggregatng 2s 600 tons, have led to an
advance not exceeding five shillngs por ton. The bus
partly speculative Good TO ne qualities Of
coffee again dearcr. while common remains un-
settled In consequence Of heavy supplies, despite the
favorable result Of the Dutch sale. Sugar. which was
dull at the commencement decidedly nrmer at the
close OF tho week, and better demand prevails.
Refined has improved as regards crystals and pleces
Tea remains quiok Spice shows material change
the speculative demand having ceased.
The New York herald., 1876-09-17
ENGLAND.

MONEY MARKET RxvIEw-'cHANeE DURING THE
LONDON, Sept 16, 1875
Tho Stock Exchange during the past week has boon
principally occupied with the settlement, which has
been satisfactorily concluded
Tie discount market has undergone appreciablc
change. The demand has been almost nil Thursdays
ank return was tho strongcs, ever issued.
Home governments havo been steady, with up
ward movement not exceeding on an average
eighth per cent
Business IN English railways has been TOO restricted
10 cause any important cnanle in prices. Canadian
lines arc higher in consequence of further sat
traffic returns.
The foreign market has not attracted much busi.
ness, but several securities have risen-nnmely
Buenos Ayrcs, 3Is for each issue; Argentine lSes's
l1s Russian, Brazilian, Peruvian and Italian 4
Some Turkish, French and Spanish are also higher
Egyptian fell Ia TO 2H; Hungarian. y to n.
American governments firm and advanced Y
% ~ Some American railways however. reccded
To-day there oons,dsrabs excitement In The mar
The New York herald., 1876-09-17
HELP FOR SAVANNAH.


At meeting OF the rcsIdens railroad agents Of New
held for tho relief Of tho and destitute savan-
nah, II was
Resolved That when this meeting adourns It will bo to
the Giisey House, Monday september IL,
at three o'clock NJ and that the Chairman be requested
prepare address publc sundays papers,
setting condition affairs in and
questing representatives, OF Nil railroad steamship eic
Krap express and sleeping car companies 10 DO present.
well AS The public generally.
This resolution adopted In compliance with
the above resolution the Chairman would respectfully
submN the following: Tho steady increase IN tho
number of deaths from the yellow lever in Savannah
since the ls ns tho probability that ravagcs
of tho disease will not DO stayed until the appearance
Of frost, render II necessary tnat prompt action bo
taken 10 relieve, as lar possible, the suerngs and
needs OF the citizens OF our afflicted Southern
sister city. The intimate commercial relations
and South and tho principal seaports OF
each combine with the ordinary claim OF
humanity TO render certain that appeal TO tho
large hearted sympathos OF New Workers At tho
ent time will not pass unhceded A telegram received
by Friday last from prominent resident
OF Savannah says:-"Sickness still on the increase.
Assistance needed and Will be thankfully received"
Mr. John f. Wheaton, President OF the savannah Be-
nevoent Association, teegraphs me this morning.
''Stuation serious very large number SICK ana all
the lower classes, white and coored destitute Money
ID most servceabc." The daily announcement OF vol
low lever iniermcnts fully corro0orates these
aud is silent evidence OF tho great distress and
need which tho charities OF this city may min
lister.
Banking Company and the Now York and Savannah
steamships at No 400 Broadway, has been appointed
treas and will and forward contributions
the Savannah Benevolent Association. Subscription
lists authorized by tho Chairman, will be lound at the
railroad Offices hotels, and all invited
to give a helping hand c. u. OWENS, Chairman.
The New York herald., 1876-09-17
THE GREENBACK PARTY.

The democratic greenback party elected delegates
last evening several OF the Assembly districts 10 rep
resent them at the Convention OF the Independent
party. 10 be held In Albany the 26sh inst The fol-
lowing The names OF those elcctcd:-
First Assembly District-Gidcon J. Tucker James
Dwycr and Harding cson.
Eleventh Assembly Distrlct--Richard Schcl Frank
Amidon and Mortimer Brown
Fourteenth Assembly Distrlct-John ". Crump,
Thomas L. Doyle and James Gallagher.
sixteenth Assembly District--Gcorgc Weeks II. D. :;
Eugene Becbe and Patrick II. Spcllman.
seventeenth Assembly Distrct-rhomas Lalor
Eighteenth Assembly DisrIc;-Edward Kcarney,
William II. Van Tassc. James Cassin, Marcus Hanlon,
William LaIor and luccn SanieL
Twentieth Assembly Dstrct-Lcandcr Thompson.
Thomas X Agncw ana John NcCooi
The New York herald., 1876-09-17
NO YELLOW FEVER IN BALTIMORE.

BALTIMORE, Sept, 1C, ls7d
telegram having been sent from this city stating
that yellow fever prevailed here and great apprehen
sion was felt the Mayor and Health Department.
were applied this forenoon for official statement
Of facts The Mayor. General Ferdinand c. Latrobe,
states that of yellow fever Baltimore;
that official reports made him up to last even
ing from DR.. stewart, Health Commissioner, and DR..
Howard. Quarantine Physician, and yellow
lever reported or has occurred In his report
submitted yesterday Dr. Stewart states that typho-
maar!al fever prevails 10 some extent in LOCALITY in
East Baltimore fronting The Back Basin IN tenement
houses at tho loot OF Thames, Dallas and Caroline
streets; that he visited this locality yesterday, and
ound twelve or thirteen OF this fever, which
originated from the bad sanitary condition of the
neighborhood. Most Of the victims improving
The persous suffering wero not stevedores, and OF
the could be traced 10 shipping Ia the harbor
The disease Is endemic and disappears thorough
disinfecton OF the locality, which has been applied