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The Indianapolis leader. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1879-1890, 1880-08-21
SECRETARY THOMPSON.

Col. R. W. Thompson, Secretary of
the Navy, has returned to Terre
Haute from the Pacific coast, where
he has been recreating and also as
sitting in the Republican canvass.
Since the foundation of the Govern
ment the Navy department nor any
other branch of the Government has
ever been administered with such
scrupulous and exact honesty, togeth-
er with such great executive ability,
as has marked Col. Thompson's con-
duct of naval affairs Indiana and
the Republican party are justly proud
of the record of such a statesman
His career, now drawing to close,
presents valuable study to young
men just entering political life. 1t is
well worthy of emulation by all who
would leave behind them name and
record of which succeeding genera
tons will be Justly proud.
The Indianapolis leader. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1879-1890, 1880-08-21
40 UNIFORMED MUSICIANS!

contevances serve to perpetuste his poverty;
peradventure. he may soothe his conscience
with the plea of his OWE poverty. But let
him inquire into the reason of his poverty.
He ascertains that he lives too FAST he spends
too much on himself and friends to con-
tribute to the interests of humanity, only to
be repaid in supporting meaningless parade,
a sounding brass, 8 tinkling cymbal. In
the face of these facts, so plenty as to be
unable to meet their refutation. How much
more commendable and valuable is the indi-
vidual who restraints his own passions from
excessive indulgence, that he may of his sub
stance be able to contribute to the interests
of society and of his nation7 This is q rare
and valuable virtue. 1t should be render ed
common. Every dollar earned increases the
ability to double itself. Capital, as well as
education, wields the scepter. In the prodi-
gality of the past. as well as that of the
present, we may find reason in abundance
for shaping our course in the future.
JAMES 7. HILL.
The Indianapolis leader. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1879-1890, 1880-08-21
3 BRASS AND REED BANDSI


To the Editor of The Leader:

To the Editor of The Leader:
For the sake of display, multitudes of all
nations adopt the banefui habit of spending
more than they can earn. Pride and fashion
exercise perfect dominion over their purse.
Aping the rich of the community, who in
consequence of their abundance, do not feel
the burden but when the example is followed
by those of moderate circumstances, then
comes the friction of warfare. In order to
cope with the attitudes of fortune, they ex-
haust their income, and even strain their
credit until it is absolutely gone. "Pride
truly goes before destruction, and naughty
spirit before fall
There is much in the habits and customs
of society, which furnishes an impetus to
temptations of this character. As with in
dividuals, so with communities. The habit
of enriching railway corporations, augment
ed as it has been by our associations, though
it causes the philanthropic American to
smile and the German to take lessons of our
prodigality 1t attaches to our system of
finance peculiar odium, which reason die
tates we should refute. He who lives beyond
his means perpetrates serious evil, with a
demoralizing tendency which carries in its
train extravaganza and pecuniary injustice.
For he must necessarily supply the defcien-
CIV from the purse of his neighbor or upon
the strength of deceptive credit. His APP
pearance of af1uence misguides the judg-
ment of others, perpetrating a species of
fraud. bv passing himself off for more than
he is worth.
There is. of course, an end to this habit
somewhere; the business reputation ofthe in
diyidual must ultimately succumb. His un-
paid debts, his habits of dishonesty reveals
itself at last in a dreadful catastrophe of
misfortune. He who lives above his means
generally owes more than he can pay. HIS
petty, annoying accounts scattered hither and
thither; the constant haunting with their
unpleasant noise; the sacrifice of a reputa-
tation unreliable, finds an adequate compen-
satiou in little empty pagc antry. 1t would
be far wiser and better, involving less fric-
ton and conscience to shine less aud en-
ioy more in its true fullness,
The allurements OF this abominable
habit, tempts one to sacrifice his sense of
honor. to place light premium upon his
veracity and integrity, by promising much
and performing precious httie'
His moral principles, however permanent
they may appear, when subjected to inAu-
ences of this character, become loose and
eventually pass into the state of decay.
His virtue is always strained by his ungodly
pride, thus causing the path of honesty to be
strewn with difficulties almost insurmounta-
BILE. Sin never travels single handed, but
accumulates as it advances; one form of
wrong generally leads to another until the
heart full of pride, gains the ascendency
over a lax conscience. What an individual
NAV be led to do, by bis folly in certain
cases, we may plainly conjecture.
He who consumes all, and more than ali,
for the purpose of an empty distinction, has
for na the S seaa Of S Ss
to ps0mS.s a0S ~ 70 his
The Indianapolis leader. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1879-1890, 1880-08-21

ertheless take lively interest in ev-
erything that pertains to the public
good.
"In politics the Leader will be Re-
publican, believing that the best in
terests Of the colored people and OF
the whole country will be best con-
served and advanced by the success
of the Republican party, and the
grand principles upon which it is
founded Believing in strong Gen.
trail government, we shall spell Ma
ton with big N. We shall demand
the rigid enforcement of the constitu-
ton and laws eff the United States, to
the end that the humblest citizen OF
Mississippi or Louisiana shall be as
free and unbranded in the exercise
of his political rights as the proudest
citizen of Massachusetts, or New
York. The Leader believes that the
whole power Of the general govern
ment, civil and military, should be
used. if need be, to crush the political
bandits who attempt to carry cleo
tons by force.
owe SHALL REBUKE DISCRIMINATION
| ON ACCOUNT OF COLOR WHEREVER
FOUND. AND DEMAND FOR COLORED MEN
THE FULLEST RECOGNITION TO WHICE
THEIR NUMBERS AND WORTH ENTITLl
| rurn ~
The Indianapolis leader. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1879-1890, 1880-08-21
THE LEADER THINKS.

THAT 2:113 is A No. l time.
That "Rienzi" will make sue
cessful "kicker."
That Bob Toombs ought to have
had tomb long ago.
That the weather is growing
hotter; likewise the campaign.
That the Sentinel has the "pauper
Aegro"-jams in chronic form.
That Victoria's gang of Indians
ought to be sent to Victoria's domin-
ion.
THAT Governor Williams pardon
mill is grinding out some very bad
grists.
THAT Hancock, the superb" is
only q second edition of Tilden, thu
'sreformer."
That Bill Rodifer woke up the
wrong doctors when he aroused the
Walker firm.
THAT the Democracy have got as
far into the public crib as they can
hope to get in this generation
That the Governor ought to par
don Greenley, so that the latter, la
Rodifer, may shoot another woman.
That Southern bulldozing snd bal
lot-box stuffing will not help the De-
mocracy out any in Indiana and New
York this fall
That the, Democratic lombard
ment all along the line last Saturday
didn't knock down anything but their
own "meu of straw"
That Alabama sounded the key
note that will make both North and
South solid.-the one Republican and
the other Democratic.
That the Sixth Ward of Terre
Haute, with it's eighty-five Republi-
can majority this week, strikes the
right keynote for the October and
November waltzes.
That there is no need of courts
sud penitentiarles if goody -goody
Governors are to be permitted to turn
loose convicted murderers and des-
peradoes upon the country.
The Indianapolis leader. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1879-1890, 1880-08-21
from last Weeks Issue,l

To-day we present to our readers
the first issue of Vol. III. ofthe Leader
the last issue having completed our
first volume Of fifty-two numbers.
When The Leader was launched upon
upon the journalistic sea, there were
many misgivings in the minds of our
readers as to the permanence of its
existence. On every hand we were
met with the remark 81 subscribed
for colored paper, and it went down
soon after 1 paid my money" To all
such we gave the assurance that no
one would ever lose dollar by SUBJ
scribing for the Leader. To-day we
reiterate this assurance, and to the
doubling Thomases if there still be
such we have only to say the Leader
came to::stay, and it will stay. From
the first issue the Leader has steadily
gained in favor and circulation. The
universal testimony is that it fills a
want. The Leader has found place
and home in the affections Of the peo-
pie which it shall be our highest ambi-
ton to deserve and retain. The Lea
der commences the second year OF
existence with brilliant prospects
The good people Of our neighboring
States of Ohio, Michigan and ILL
nois are giving a genuine test OF
their appreciation by their increased
subscriptions. The people of our own
State are doing nobly. But not all
is done that should be done. There
are hundreds of people, not yet sub.
scribers, who ought to subscribe and
nav for the Leader, and thus encour-
age an enterprise for the elevation Of
the race. We cannot better state the
Leaders position than by quoting
from q statement made in the first is.
sue:
"The Leader will present to itt
readers, in the best style possible, the
latest current news-local, State and
National, political, literary and reli
gious.
"Though the special organ OF thu
eolored people, the Leader will new
The Indianapolis leader. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1879-1890, 1880-08-21

ssThere is no life on earth but being in love-
There are no studies, no delights, no business,
No intercourse or trade Of sense or soul"
hen Jopson,
Ladies' riding habits were introduced into
England during the reign of Charles III.
"They were made into coats and doublets,
with deep skirts" says Mr.. Pepys, 'Just like
the mems, with periwigs and hats, so that
only for the petticoat, nobody would take
the wearers for women"
If ladies wish their feet to look small and
pretty, they should insist on having the toe
piece made very short, just to cover the bend
of the toes, either in slippers or shoes. This
will give the effect of q short, small foot.
clay your soft, white hand in mine,
Lille dear;
Let my arm your waist entwine-
Do not fear;
For the birding In the tree
Would not tell Of you and me,
Lille dear
$50 the weary day has ned,
Dearest heart;
Through the dark crowns overhead
Night birds dart;
Sleep the birdlings In their nest,
Those who love each other best
Yet, love must part"
The Indianapolis leader. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1879-1890, 1880-08-21

Nearly every colored newspaper
in the land comes to us freighted with
complaints of the treatment to which
they are subjected by men who, as
spolls hunters, have usurped the chief
places in the councils of the Republi-
can party. We shall make it our
duty to ferrit out these unprincipled
political ''soldiers of fortune" and
negro haters and expose them to
the public gaze.
The Indianapolis leader. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1879-1890, 1880-08-21

Let every colored man who favors the
elevation of his race subscribe for the Lead
or; and let every white man who believes
that slavery was crime against humanity
and that it is the duty of the ruling race to
aid the Negro in his struggle for moral social
and Intellectual elevation do likewise.
The Indianapolis leader. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1879-1890, 1880-08-21

The human eye can express more inso-
lenoe. coarseness and vulgar curiosity than
any other feature. And this it often does
In the assembly, in the street and even in
the '.most polite circles" The breeding of
to-day debars the tongue from audible Se1-
preston, but it stops short of the eye. The
broad stare is still an uncurbed liberty.
The Indianapolis leader. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1879-1890, 1880-08-21

Th ere should be no discrimination
on account of color in the councils OF
the Republican party. Men who have
no sympathy with the colored people
in their aspirations for political equal
ity are out of place as Republican
leaders. The colored people are a
component part of the Republican
party, without whose support the
party can not hope to succeed in the
coming contest. Let colored men
receive that recognition to which
they are entitled, and all will be we'll.
The Indianapolis leader. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1879-1890, 1880-08-21

Parents, teach your children to confde in
you, by conference together. Tell them your
plans and sometimes ask their advice; they
will thus open their hearts to you, and will
ask your advice. The girl who will tell all
her heart to her mother has a shield and q
protection about her which can come only
with a mothers advice and counsel.
The Indianapolis leader. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1879-1890, 1880-08-21

When you say to Brooklyn man: "Your
name is prominently mentioned in the paper
this morning" pleased expression does not
appear on his face. He looks anxious and
exclaims. "Good Heavens, my wife mus.'t
see It'll / wonder what scrape it is that the
darned reporters have got hold of any way"
Brooklyn differs from most cities,
The Indianapolis leader. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1879-1890, 1880-08-21
GOV. WILLIAMS oLEMENoY

The tragical ending of Rodifer's
criminal career in this city last Mon
day night, brings forcibly to mind
the mistaken and misguided use
which has been made of the pardon
ing power in this State within the
last few years. The facts in relation
to the con 7iction, sentence and con-
6nement of two men in our peniten-
tiaries illustrate the case in point
very clearly.
Aboutsix years. ago, in Terre Haute,
quiet, peaceable citizen was shot
down in cold blood on the public
highway of the city, for no other rea-
son than that his murderer thought
that he carried on his person some
thing valuable in the way of money
or jewelry. A few days afterward
well-known criminal and ex-convict
was arrested, charged with the MUIR
der, plead guilty, and was sentenced
to the penitentiary for ten years--his
victim in the meantime dying from
the wounds he inflicted upon him.
About one year ago in the same
city, a Negro, through spitefulness
arising from neighborhood quarrel,
was arrested and lodged in Jail charg-
ed with the terrible and outrageously
horrible0) crime of having married
"poor white" woman. Under cover
of an old and obsolete statute, con-
viction and sentence were secured in
a prejudiced and unfair tribunal; and
this innocent man, guiltless even of a
shadow of crime, was confined one
year in the penitentiary at hard la
Dor along with such hardened and
vicious criminals as Rodifer and
others.
Now mark the sequel to these two
cases. Public sentiment all over the
State demanded the prompt, adequate
and certain punishment of the daring
robber, who had brutality shot down
an inoffensive and peaceable citizen
for no other purpose than to rob him
The courts were prompt enough tc
execute their share of retributive jus
tice, and the outlaw soon found him
self in the peniteniary under heavy
sentence for his murderous temerity
In the case of the Negro, public senti
ment all over the country denounced
the infamous proslavery law under
} which he had been indicted, and al
most unanimously demanded his re
lease. But the prejudiced court il
which he was tried was relentless
and he was hurried off to the peni
tertiary under sentence Of one year
at hard labor. Efforts were made al
over the State by both white and col
ored people to have him pardoned
but the Governor would not do so
and he was compelled to serve out hi
term. The sister of Rodifer succeeded
in getting few prominent people
interested in her brothers behalf, ant
the Governor turned him loose, az
unrepentant, thieving murderer, t.
prey upon the community.
Comment upon these two cases Ii
is unnecessary. The facts are sui
ficient to show the lengths t.
which in one case an unreasoninl
and foolish prejudice may be carried
and in the other, the extent to which
; the pardoning power may be wilfullJ
and foolishly abused in the interest o
the criminal class, and to the detri
ment Of the public at large.
|
The Indianapolis leader. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1879-1890, 1880-08-21

Every county office should have a
colored deputy. We have been fed
on the husks of barren promises too
long Substantial guarantees will be
demanded in future.
The Indianapolis leader. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1879-1890, 1880-08-21

The Hon. Geo. w. Williams speaks
at the wigwam tonight. He should
have a large audience. He will state
the issues eloquently and forcibly.
The Indianapolis leader. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1879-1890, 1880-08-21

Men who discriminate against COL
ored men on account of their color,
are not Republicans; and it is not
treason to the party to rebuke and
denOunce them.
The Indianapolis leader. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1879-1890, 1880-08-21
PAY UP.

We hope that all of our subscribers who
are in arrears for their subscription will send
us the money at once. We need 1t to defray
the necessary expense of our paper, and we
trust that our friends will recognize this TACT,
and forward at once the money due US. Our
city subscribers, and those in neighboring
cities throughout the country will please take
notice and govern themselves accordingly.
The Indianapolis leader. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1879-1890, 1880-08-21
Marion County Ticket.

Marion County Ticket.
Sherif-HENRY G. ADAMS.
Clerk-MosEs G. MCCLAIN.
Treasurer-JoHN L. MoTHERsHEAD.
Recorder-JACOB L. BEILER.
Judge of the Criminal Court-JAMEs L
HELLER.
Prosecuting Attorney-WM. I Brown.
Judges of the Superior Court-BYRoN X Ell
LOTT, L. O. WALKER.
County Commissioners-JoHN FL. SMITH.
GEO. F. MCGINNIs, ARCHIBALD GLENN
Surveyor-H. B. FAToUT.
Coroner-ALLIsoN maxwell, M. ID.
State Senators-GEoRGE II. CHAPMAN,
FLAvIUs VAN VORHIs.
REPRESENTATIVES. THOMAS MCSHEEHY,
j. S. HINTON, JOHN w. FURNAs,
VINsoN CARTER, /. n. CoTToN.
The Indianapolis leader. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1879-1890, 1880-08-21
ACCOMPLISHED FACTS.

The good times.
Bill Rodifer's quietus.
This weeks severe heat.
The coming of Sara Bernhardt
The Indianapolis leader. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1879-1890, 1880-08-21

Hon. Frederick Douglass and Gov.
ernor Pinchback will take part in the
campaign in this State.
The Indianapolis leader. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1879-1890, 1880-08-21

That there is no need of courts
sud penitentiarles if goody-goody
Governors are to be permitted to turn
loose convicted murderers and des-
peradoes upon the country.
The Indianapolis leader. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1879-1890, 1880-08-21
REPUBLICAN TICKETS.

REPUBLICAN TICKETS.
National Ticket.
FOR PRESIDENT,
JAMES. A. GARFIELD,
of Ohio.
FOR NONRESIDENT,
CHESTER A. ARTHUR,
of New York.
State Ticket.
FOR GOVERNOR,
ALBERT G. PORTER, of Marion.
FOR LIEUTENANT-GovERNoR
THOMAS HANNA, of Putnam,
FOR JUDGES SUPREME COURT,
Third District-BYRON X. ELLIOTT, OF
Marion.
Fifth District-WILLIAM A. WOODS, OF
Elkhart.
FOR SECRETARY OF STATE,
T.. r. HAWN, of Crawford.
FOR AUDITOR OF STATE,
ED. H. WOLFE, of Rush.
FOR TREASURER OF STATE,
ROSWELL s. HILL, of Clay.
FOR ATToRNEY-GENERAL,
DANIEL P. BALDWIN, of Cass.
FOR SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INsTRUC-
TON,
JOHN NJ. BLOSS, of Vanderburg.
FOR CLERK OF SUPREME COURT,
DANIEL M. ROYSE, of Tippecanoe.
FOR REPORTER OF SUPREME COURT,
FRANCIS NJ. DICE, of Fountain.
The Indianapolis leader. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1879-1890, 1880-08-21

PAS ilCClO,

''There is no life on earth but being in love;
There are no studies, no delights, no business,
No intercourse OF trade Of sense or soul"
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1880-08-05

HE AFGHANs AGAIN.-Forty years ago
a British Army, numbering with the wo-
men and children near twenty thousand
souls, was defe ated In tront of the capital of
Afghanistan, and driven into the wild
mountain gorges whence only one man DR..
Eldon) escaped to tell the tale of savage
fury under which his comrades had fallen.
But the British are a stiff-necked genera
tion-slow to take a hint. A year ago they
sent Maj. Cavagnari with three hundred
soldiers to the old neighborhood on a threat
ening errand. The major and his red coat
ed troopers trotted gaily through the streets
Of Cabul, dislaining the scowls Of the dark.
visaged Moslems around them. But one
day the Natives arose in fury and massacred
the British, from the major down to his
cooks. Then came war, OF course and
gradually the Invaders dispersed the rude
mobs assembled against them. But in that
vast net work Of mountains and defiIes, with
a population hardy as Indians and far more
~resolute and vindictive, the whipping Of an
army amounted to little. The swarms of
mountaineers if routed in front would mere
ly climb the crags, and descend like an ava
stra gglers and supplies, so that the Invaders
were continually in a state of seige, even
though really victorious over all organized
opposition. Such a course of guerilla war
fare must have destroyed Sherman at At
lanta for there was nothing In the country
to support his army; and his supplies were
drawn $50 miles by railroad. But che
Afghans are not SO easily tanned as were our
people In 1864.
Some months ago the English set up a
new Ameer in Afghanistan, and when Ayoub
Khan resisted the claim, and raised the
standard of revolt, a British brigade Of
$500 men under Gen. Burrows was sent to
aid the new Ameer's troops. The latter
deserted to Ayoub, and the whole crew
turned upon Gen. Burrows with crushing
force. First reports said the brigade was
'annlhllated. Later, it was intimated that
a portion of the army escaped though in
utter rout and Generalization. Guns and
baggage were lost.
The British garrison at Candahar at once
fed into the citadel, where they are now
undergoing siege surrounded by a savage
population thirsting for their blood. Great
excitement prevails throughout the English
dominions; and the Government is engaged
night and day In arranging to pour new
armies into the Afghan ~tastness to ''re-vin-
! dictate the British arms" Such is life.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1880-08-05

to discourage either. Nay, not to do our
utmost to encourage both
The FARMER AND MECHANIC will con-
tinue. as heretofore, to foster all things that
promise we'll for our State and Section.
Notwithstanding its name, the paper IS not
designed specially for farmers and mechan,
les: but is meant as a Family Visitor and
Fireside friend for all classes of readers.
Hundreds ofmerchants, physicians, lawyers,
school teachers, and clergymen, are already
on i S lists, and [ trust to double the mum
Der during the present year.
In politics, the paper will be Southern
Progressive ever true to the South as the
needle to the Pole, but aspiring and aiming
towards that epoch of political peace, and
National concord whose coming is SO essen
tial to our moral, matters; !, and educ; t.onal
progress. In the existing compalgn 1t will
support the National and State Democratic
Nominees, because of the two tickets now
before the country, they are the most IN
sympathy with the intelligent majority OF
the Southern people, and can be the most
effective in bringing about the harmony and
fraternity we all SO earnestly desire.
With cordial good wishes for our State
Press On which [ expect to remaln a life
member, =" and hearty thanks to the
GUS patrons of this paper for their support,
aud generally prompt payments, | remain,
Very truly,
RANDOLPH A. SHOTWELL.