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The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1878-06-26

world with its Importance, should have pre-
vented the war between Russia and Turkey.
Its services now are shorn of importance.
for though resolving never so solemnly. the
congress viii not stay the red hand
OF war in the future any more
than treaties have done in the past.
1t is well enough, however, to submit ques-
tons now pending to arbitration, SINCE the
continuance of war would be likely to in
crease the ills of humanity rather than
tighten the burdeas under which it groans;
and it is quite possible that in the calm
council chamber OF Berlin England will not
walk away with Russia as easily rs Lord
Beaconsfeld has anticipated, ''for Ire will
find HIMSELF says the New York Express.
face TO face with the three great ministers
of Europe ortschakoff, Andrassy and Bis
'marck. He has never measured himself
with such men before, and will be fortunate
indeed il he does not find them vastly Isis
'superiors in ability and address and re-
sources. But Englands position in the
congress is weakened by historic circuns-
stances. She took an active and OBJ
'structive part in the conference of Constan-
'tinople two years ago. The arrangements
entered into there were defeated by English
influence The course OF England then and
Immediately afterwards made the war Inev
table. England is really responsible for
every life lost and every drop of BLOOD shed
in the conflict. Yet she refused to do any
thing to save Turkey, her longtime ally,
though she had lured the sultan into the
war. Not until the bitter end was reached,
'and Turkey lay gasping as it were for breath
beneath her conqueror's feet, did England
take up the case in her defense, and then it
was not for the sake of Turkey or Europe,
or humanity, but only that her own fancied
interests on the Euxine and in Asia were in
danger. No Englishman can read the his
tory OF England's part in this affair without
shame and indignation. And this historic
background of selfish policy, diplomatic Jug
'glery, and cowardly bullying will put Eng
land at disadvantage in the congress. and go
far to neutralize her claims"
Whatever may be the results OF the Euro
pean congress, there will be more wars IN
Europe. There is no mistaking the signs of
The times. Kings and their representatives
are not forever to rule. The great mass of
the people, the slaves of royalty, are break
ing away from their letters. There is every
where evidences of growing soul power,
an expansion OF forces that elevate and
subdue. and the time is coming when Euro
pean congresses will be composed of men
who, amidst the smoke of war, have taught
kings that the divine right TO rule no
longer has place in the statute books of
Europe
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1878-06-26
THE COMING CAMPAIGN.

The democracy of Indiana were never in
better shape for a grand victory at an Octo-
Der election thsn they are to-day. The
machinery of party organization by town
ships, counties, congressional districts and
state is being put in motion all along the
line. The state convention that met in
February was success in its selection OF
a state ticket composed of gentlemen OF
ability and reputation, from secretary Of
state 70 superin.endsnto of public instruction.
The platform is in harmony with
the views of three fourths of the voters OF
the state The demand for the retirement
of national bank currency and the issue of
AN equal amount of treasury notes with full
legal tender quality; the favoring ofmaking
'greenbacks full legal tender,in payment of
all debts, public aud private; the right to. is
sue paper money, as well as coin, is the ex-
elusive prerogative of the government and
sin such amounts as the sound business in
'terests Of the country require; such legisla-
'tion by congress as will authorize. the taxa
'tion by states of the United States notes in
common with all other money; oppos-
'ition to further legislation funding
i. tine national debt abroad through syndI-
Gates or other methods, favoring such legis-
Hation as would distribute the national debt
among our people at home; the fixing by
law of the legal rate of interest ct not ex-
'cseding six per cent. per annum the restor-
alton Of the silver dollar OF the daddies.
with full legal tender qualities for all debts
public and private; the immediate and I'M
conditional repeal of the resumption act;
more rigid economy in public expenditures,
and the reduction of fees and salaries OF
public officers; full compensation for labor,
and that 1t should be first lien on the
earnings of corporations; condemning the
infamous and dishonerabie gerrymandering
'of the last republican apporiIonment bill;
opposition 10 class legislation and granting
of subsidies by the federal government
either in lands, bonds. money or by pledge
'of the public credit; condemnation of the
Infamous crime of the age, by which Samuel
y. Tilden and Thomas A Hendricks, the
peoples choice for president and vice presi-
dent, were defrauded out of the positions
the people had called them to fill"
This declaration of principles Is not empty
sounding words in Indiana, but our repre-
sentatives in congress and in the senate of
the United States have labored assiduously
to carry them out Silver has been remon-
etized since the adoption of this platform
over the veto of a fraudulent president.
The resumption act has been repealed by a
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1t must be somewhat humiliating to Rus
STA after achieving series of grand triumphs
over her ancient enemy, the enemy OF chris
trian civilization and of human progress, to
be compelled to submit the treaty which
crowned her triumphs with substantial
blessings to the arbitrament of a congress
convened for the express purpose OF
robbing her of the benefits OF her
conquests. ''Never, perhaps, in the
history of the civilized world" says
the New York Herald, "has the peaceful
discussion of a great question been brought
about under such conditions as those that
lately darkened the political horizon in
Europe. From out OF the smoke of a great
conflict diplomacy has drawn the eastern
question into the peaceful precincts of the
Berlin congress hall, and, instead of a set
Element being effected by the issue Of a
great European war, the courtesies of the
council room and the glitter of royal hospi-
.tality will smoother and brighten the road
to peace"
But lust here it should be remembered
that the Berlin congress meets TO deprive a
great power of trophies justly won and to
appropriate the results OF the valor of its
armies to the benefit of other powers which
took no risks of blood or treasure. Under
such circumstances 1t is almost impossible to
discover why the car has made concessions
and taken the risk of losing all i,e has
gained by an exhaustive war with
the Turks. 1t has been well said thaY"had
Peter the Great or Catharine III. been Is sue
.cessful as the car and stood with victorious
armies under the very walls of Constantine
pile, neither Would have stopped one day
until that capital, the glittering prize. OF
Russian ambition, were gained. Even Mich
'olas would have sworn himself hoarse and
seen England in Tophet before he had
STAYED his conquering army had be been in
'Alexanders place."
But it is held that the meeting Of the con-
eress is the success of diplomacy over war;
the victory OF internatienalism over nation
alism. 1t will occur, however, to the reader,
that diplomacy, II it hoped TO Impress the
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1878-06-26

1t is strange, but it Is no less strange than
true, that the radical leaders and the radical
press have been able to get up more irdigna-
ton over the investigation OF fraud than
have the democratic leaders and press
over the Preparation of the fraud
itself When little Eugene Hale
and bis committee issued their menda-
cious address to the country the radical
politicians and papers became hoarse in pro-
claiming its lying utterances. The political
parsons came to the rescue, and on Sunday
and week day the people had rung into their
ears the cry of revolution and Mexicaniz-
alton So persistent were the radical Jour
mails end radical orators in asseverating The
wickedness of the investigation, that many
timid persons were made to belseve there
was blood on the moon and danger in the
air il it went on and was prosecuted. The
country has come to a pretty pass indeed, If
the investigation Of fraud endaDgers its sta
bility and perpetuity. Things have not yet
reached such a deplorable condition as this.
nor will they ever reach it so long as virtue
Is superior TO vice and truth to falsehOod.
sure of fraud endangers the peace of the
country, it viii be time for the country to
change its government.
1t is the duty of the democratic press to
stand by the Potter committee and strength
en- its hands. 1t is engaged in a good work and
the friends of pure and honest government
ought to uphold and sustain it. 1t has al
raadv uuaarfhad cd h-o.,.At - l;..k@ A.
compact made by John Sherman with the
scoundrels who did the dirty work in Louisi-
ana, which caused the counting in of Hays
Sherman and his cOadjutors must be made IL
famous and driven from public life. Hayes,
if not a participant in their crimes, received
the coat they stole for him and put it on his
back. He too must be made so infamous
that honest men will shun him as they
would leper. The whole crowd of miscre-
ants must be made so odious that
they will cry for the rocks aud the hills
to fall on them and hide them from the
sight of honest men. This can and will be
done il the democratic press Is true to its
mission. Instead of trying to break the
effect of the appointment of the Potter COM
mittee and apoligizing for its creation, it
should stand by the committee and demand
that it do its work well and fully. The
people will back it in such a
course. and when the committee has
ended its work and exposed the rottenness
OF the radical party and the rascality of its
leaders the people will lndorse its action and
say to its members, "Well done, good and
faithful servants" If the democratic press
will pursue this course the peoples eyes
will soon be opened, and they will
wonder that they were ever so credu-
lous as to believe the radical leaders
and so simple as to become alarmed at the
foolish cry of revolution and determination
because the democracy wanted them TO know
they were swindled out Of their choice of a
president in the great campaign of the cen
tennial year.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1878-06-26

democratic house of representatives and de-
feated in republican senat. although adj
vocated by both our representatives in the
senate with eloquence and logic that could
not be answered. With this record tAe party
has labored for better times and purer gov
eminent against the record OF the republican
party in the interest of Shylocks and corrup
ton. We are deceived il Indiana voters in
October fail to speak through the ballot-box
by such an overwhelming majority as to
completely destroy the organization OF the
radical party. The national party in
Indiana is not composed of idiots" but the
rank and file indorse the democratic plat
form of Indiana, and will vote for represent
atives to the legislature who will support
Mr.. Voorhees, for the senate. Every intellI-
gent man in Indiana that reads General
Harrison's 'solid basis,'' idiot more sill
yer should have been put in the dollar of
the fathers" speech will take no chances by
casting his vote for the third, or national, can
didate for the legislature, butwhen he consid-
ers the contest IN this state is between Hon.
ID. w. Voorhees, and General Harrison for
United States senator, be will vote the demo
cratic ticket. The indianapolis Journal and
the radical orators of the state can howl,
charging disloyslty against Mr.. Voorhees,,
but the crippled business of the country.
the toiIing thousands on half rations, know
he is loyal to their interests. They know he
is 'disloyar' to the thieving and bankrupt
ing policy of the republican leaders. They
love him for it. They fear him eas', west,
north, and south as the deadly enemy of
Shylocks, who are the destroyers of happi-
ness and prosperity.
The coming canvass on the part of the de-
mocracy will be an appeal to the judgment
of the people on the basis of the platform
quoted, while the republican party will
make a desperate effort to faunt
the old worn out bloody shirt that has been
used since the war to perpetuate in power
party that has bankrupted the soldier and
citizen alike They will attempt to crawl,
like the cowardly thief in the night, into
your bed room through the back window
onto the democratic platform, after opposing
as did the Journal and Ben Harrison the
silver bill, after defeating the repeal of the
resumption act, after robbing the country of
legally elected president by perjury,
after denouncing as idiots those who
have left the sinking and worm eaten hull Of
radicalism. "Ye shall know them by their
fruits Do men gather grapes of thorns, or
figs of thistles?"
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1878-06-26
THE WAY 1T WILL STAND.

To show the hopelessness of the republican
cause, we call attention 10 the subjoined
statement, which every practical person will
complexion of the next United States senate.
In giving our figures we have left out In
diana We have also given New York and
Pennsylvania to the republican column, be-
cause some doubt attaches to them. While
we are satisfied that such will not be the
result, we have given the benefit of the
doubt to our opponents. AS to Illinois, the
chances are as many in favor of the democ-
racy as the republicans. but it will be no.
ticed that we give the republicans the bene-
fit of the doubt.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1878-06-26

We learn that arrangements are on foot TO
have a grand excursion to Niagara falls and
Put-In-Bay about the middle OF July, from
Peru, Indian; fare for the round trip $3.50,
and from indianapolis 50. This will
afford those who desire delightful recreation
and a view of one OF the natural wonders of
the world e rare opportunity, and since the
price is remarkably low good many people
are likely TO avail themselves of It,
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1878-06-26

II the best housekeepers in our land are to
be believed, there are no fiayoring extracts
worth half so much as DR. Prices Special
Flavorings. Let DR.. Prices Vanilla, Lemon,
Orange. Rose, Almond or Nectarine liavors
once be used and they will always be desired.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1878-06-26
Might Interfere win salaries.
[Martinsvnle Gazette.l

An exchange asks '.Why is it that our
ministers do no preach against unlawful
interest, like good old Nehemiah did when
the rich loaned .heir money out at twelve
per cent? We don't really know, but the
most charitable conclusion is that they are
afraid of their bread and butter. If all the
ministers of this country would come out IS
fair and square against usurers and usury as
the bible does they could aid considerably
in crushing out some gigantic wrongs.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1878-06-26

THE harvest is being gathered. aud the
abundant reward for harvest labor greets
the husbandman on every hand. The wheat
crop is so abundant the croaker has no pro-
fession left to pursue.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1878-06-26

The election in California from present in
dications was carried by the agitators. This
is especially the case in the cities Too much
sheathen Chinee"
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1878-06-26

HAYES says ''the outlook for resumption is
good" and the outlook for starvation is
haggard enough to satisfy the most pro-
nounced Shylock in the country.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1878-06-26

Russia and England will not fight. The
car continues to make concessions.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1878-06-26

THE colored men are cutting loose from
the republican party.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1878-06-26

Contraction apparent 40 l9l, IA
But the following table will show the true
condition of the treasury at this time:
Estimate of currency compiled from reports
OF the comptroller of the currency, 1875, page
AZ, etc.. by Judge Martin and amended by my
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1878-06-26
There are ~ senator's.


There are ~ senators.
DEMOCRATS HOLDING OVER.
Alabama-John T. Morgan.
Arkansas-A. H. Garland.
Connecticut-William " Eaton.
Delaware-Thomas +. Bayard.
Delaware-Eli salisbury.
Florlda-Charles W. Jones.
Cieorgia-B. H. Hill.
lndisna-Joseph f. Mcdonald
Kentucky-James B. Beck.
Marylsnd-William Pinkey Whyte.
MMiississiP0 PIN 6 so G. Lamar.
New Jersey-Theodore F. Randolph.
New Jersey-John r Mcpherson.
New Iork-Francis Herman.
North Carolina-M. w. Ransom.
Ohio-Allen q. Thurman.
Oregon-Lafayette Grover.
Pennsylvania-WiliamA A. Wallace.
South Carolina-M c. Butler.
Teunessee-James X. Barley.
TennesSee-Isham q. Harris.
Texas-S. r. Maxey.
Texas-Richard Coke.
Virginia-RObert +. Withers.
Virginia-John w. Johnston.
West Nirginia-Frank Hereford.
West Virginia-Henry q. Davis.
Totals.
The following states have or will return
democratic senators to the next congress:
Alabama-In place Of John I. Morgan.
Arkansas In place OF stephen Dorsey.
CsIifornia%-In place of Aaron Sargent.
Florida-In place of >. Il. COnoyer.
4 Georgia-Iu place of John b. Gordon.
Z Touisiana-In place OF James B. Eustis
Marylands-In place of G.. p. Dennis.
Missouri-In place of ID. II. Armstrong.
North Carolina-In place of Aug 5. Merri-
Ohios-In place of Stanley Matthews.
Oregon-In place of John II. Mitchell.
South Carolina-In place OF John j. Patter
son.
Totals.
On the other hand, the republicans have
holding over:
DISQUALIFICATION Booth.
Colorado-H. M. Teller.
Iowa-Samuel +. Kirkwood.
Kansas-Prestou B. Plum.
LOuisiana-W. z. Kellogg.
Maine-Hannibal Hamlln.
Maine-James c. Blaine
Massachusetts-H. L. Dawes.
observation-disclosures T. HOar.
Michigan-I. +. Chrlstiancy.
Minnesota-samuel j. R. Mcmillan.
characterization Window.
Mississippi-B. h. Bruce.
Nebraska--A. s. Paddock.
Nebraska-Alvin Saunders.
Nevada-Wm Sharon.
New Hampshire-Ed H. Rollins.
Rhode Island-A. b. Burnside.
Rhode Island-H. b. Anthony.
Vermont-G. f. Edmunds-
Wisconsin-Angis Cameron.
Total-22.
Those elecred or to be elected are as fol-
lows:
Connecticut-In place of VIM. III. Barnum.
nlinois-In place of e. j. Oglesby.
Iowa"-In place of w. b Allison.
Kansas-Ir place of John j. ingalls,.
Neyada-In place John z. Jones.
New Hampshire-In place of Balm bridge.
New York-In place of Rosco Conkling.
Pennsylvania-In place of j. Donald
Cameron. -
Vermont-In place of Justin s. Merrill.
Wisconsin-In place OF Timothy o. Howe.
T0tai-li
Those marked with a star have already
been elected
In summarizing these figures the follow
ing result is reached:
Democrats holding
Democrats to be elected
Republicans holding over.
Republicans TO be elected
1llionois (Davis)
ro,a, "a
Why democrats should leave the party at
this turn or why republicans should imag-
inc they will do so is lone of those things
mo fellow can find out
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1878-06-26

Why democrats should leave the party at
this turn or why republicans should imag-
inc they will do so is lone of those things
mo fellow can find out
The New York herald., 1878-02-26
COINAGE OF DOLLARS.

PHILADELPHIA, Feb. %, 1878.
II Is an open secret that extensive preparations
being made mt the United States Mint In this city
way Of coining silver dollars There are only three
Of the ,wenty-.on presses necessary to stamp silver
dollars and although their combined capacity is sad
TO be very great Is equal to the million dollars
or million and half month which 1t 10 sal will be
required
Tho remainder will DO given to the mints ut San
Francisco and Carson city, Nevada the only two IN
the United States besides that located in this city, tho
capacity OF the located at San francisco being
about 81 OOo 900 ST. 500 coo per month"; and
Cnrsou about $500, 900 per month.
The first silver dollars OF the weight OF 412% grains
wero coined IN Philadelphia and the first oil the
coinage will DO struck from the samo place. There
are now prepared and VIII he forwarded to Wash.
ington If tho Silver bill shall become law very
pretty specimens OF silver dollars These will DO in
spected by the Sccrctary Of the Treasury Di
rector OF tho Mint, when one Of them win be adopted
On the diverse sde OF Quo OF the dies the head OF
the Goddess OF Liberty. On The revorso side Is
American eagle, with wings extended and holding IN
his taons spears and arrows, embematcai OF defence.
The eagle is surrounded by wreath odiatoly
above his head Is the motto, ''lu Goa We trust"
The other specimen has upon its diverse side the
head OF the Goddess OF Liberty, differing but ttlc
contour from the other Immediately above this Is
the. motto, ''In God VIC trust and arounu pert
pnery are thirteen stars the date being ut the boz
OF the coin. The reverse side consists OF eagle,
''E Pluribus unum.' over the eagle Is in German
text Tho words, "United States or America ex-
tend halt the distance OF tho periphery, ana beneath
the cagie arc the words, 'Oue Dollar"
The New York herald., 1878-02-26
BEREFT OF REASON.
AN INSANE woMAN CHOOSING THE HUDSON ON
THE IcE--wHo IS SHE?

AN INSANE WOMAN CHOOSING THE HUDSON ON
THE IcE--wHo IS SHE?
PouGnxEEPsIE, Feb 25 1878
day or two ago the fact published that an un-
known woman was found roaming about the streets of
Ma,teSwan, and sent this city, when she
was pronounced insane and sent 10 tho Hudson
River state Hospital. When found she talked
In disconnected way about the manner in which
she fooled her grandfather and made her escape by
jumping from third story window. Facts have trans
pred which show that the aerauged camo from
Newbur2 or vicinity. She says she cannot remem.
Der what her last name Is but that her 1rst name IS
Agnes and that her parents dead and thnt ber
home Is at her gfandiuther's IN Newburg. She also
states that Tor long time she wus patent IN the
Utica Asylum, from winch institution her grandfather
LOOK her about Two weeks ago on visit home.
Alter being there week she escaped one
night by Jumping out OF window and
made her way across the river the ice, and wan.
dercd about IN Inherent PAGES until sue p,cke
up and brought 10 foughkeepsie. She is very con.
used nosy ana inconcrcnt. and her couvcr is
very rambling ami di.connccted. She asks repeat
edly - be allowed 10 60 TO the river that she may
drown herself aud she talks much about gong TO
''the call OF the nshes.' &c
She ~ q triHe under tho medium height has b,po
eyes, somewhat Ireckicd mpe xion. and SANDY or
burg, aud ncr subsequent wandcrings in Duchess
county must have cn,aiicd much suffering upon her
AMI the Wonder Is that she has not dicd from the