The Indianapolis leader. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1879-1890, 1881-11-26

prosecution. The assassin has aroused
additional bitter feeling against him
self by his imprudent and defiant bear
ing in court, and it is a wonder that
the dog has not been shot down in his
tracks as he deserves to be. There was
feeling of marked disappointment in
this city, as was doubtless the case
throughout the country, Saturday when
it was learned that the assassin had
been shot at, but not seriously hurt.
The avenger would have immortalized
himself had he taken better aim and
either killed or seriously wounded the
bloody brute. Bill Jones is the odd GU
name of the gentleman who made this
close call for fame, and he missed only
by an unfortunate scratch The direct
evidence for the prosecution, was closed
Monday, and ScOville for the defense
made his statement, stating that insan-
ity would be their plea, and it is evil
dent he intends to make stubborn
fight. You will receive full particulars
by telegraph of the progress of the
case.
Congress meets one week from Mon
day next, and there are not few pa
triots in the city and more coming from
near and from far, who are willing to
serve their country for their country's
good money Many official changes,
it is surmised, will occur about Decem-
Der LIST and for afew months thereafter,
hence expectancy, anxiety, respectively,
rule the roost among the "Outs" and
Gins" 1t is conceded that the Repub-
licans will organize both Houses of Con-
gress, hence there is quite contest GO
ing on for the principle places.
The most spirited fight is for the Spea-
kership of the House. Hon. G. S.
Orth, has opened headquarters at the
Ebbit House, and has gone into the fight
to win. Hiscock, of New York; and
and Kiefer, of Ohio, are his principal
opponents; but as these two states al
ready have nearly everything of impor-
lance, neither ought to expect the Spea-
kership, and what is more, neither OF
them will get it. 1t should go to the
West, and as Indiana is not likely to
be represented in the new Cabinet,
she ought to have the Speakership. Mr..
Ortiz is gentleman of great legal abil-
ity, and of wide experience in political
diplomatic, and legislative affairs, and
would preside over the House of Rep
resentatives with becoming and impair
tial dignity and reserve. | hope he may
be chosen.
There are lot of cranks, or knaves
rather, from the South, styling them
selves Southern white Republicans,
whose principal mission seems to be to
control and hold the offices in the South.
ern States themselves. They are will.
ing, nay anxious, that the colored vo-
tiers may stand solid, and do all or near.
ly all the Republican voting in the
South, but at the same time these
schemers think it is too early for color.
ed men to aspire to hold office. 1t is
said that this class of Southern politi
clans had the ear to great extent, OF
the last administration, but it is believ.
ed that President Arthur will not allow
himself to be misled by these self-seek-
ers.
Frederick Douglass is now absent
from the city on lecturing tour, which
includes several Southern cities. Mr..
Douglass's new lecture is on the life,
character, etc. Of the immortal hero OF
Harpers Ferry, John Brown. From
Mr.. Douglasss intimate acquaintance,
association with, and knowledge of the
plans and purposes of the noble old pa
triot, it is expected that the lecture will
be one of great interest to all who may
be so fortunate as to hear it. As this
may possibly be the last lecturing tour
of the great orator-he is now about
seventy wears of age-he will doubtless
be greeted by large audiences wherever
he goes. 1t is understood that Mr.. ID.
is also engaged on the autobiography OF
his, which will no doubt be an interest
ing and valuable work.
w. A. Pledger Esq. of the Athens
| Goa. Blade, is making spirited con
test for the postmastership of Athens,
and / think with fattering prospects OF
success. He is chairman of the GeOr-
gia Republican central committee, and
has the endorsement of many promi-
nent citizens of his vicinity irrespective
of party. He is opposed by Ben Hill
and the Democrats, which fact ought
to be considered his best recommends
ton for appointment.
Elk Governor Pinchback, of Louisi-
ana, left for New Orleans last week.
Mr.. John Green has returned to his
post in the Treasury Department, from
his home, Natchez, Miss, whittier he
went to exercise his elective franchise in
the recent elections. The Bourbons,
however failed to count his and several
f., thousand Republican ballots, hence the
state went Democratic.
Mr.. Neddie Brooks of Ironton Ohio,
an old Oberlin boy is winning many
golden opinions among the ladies for
his attractive social qualities. Brook
sy is frisky young fellow, but / would
| mt no surprised to hear of his being