The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-03-27

on firm business principles, employing only capa-
BILE, honest men. should have put my most
vigorous efforts forth 20 give the people of this
city the best system possible"
Governor Gray declined to express his opinion
on the appointment of Mr.. Jones, saying that
he did not know thoroughly well the candidates,
nor had he interested himself much in the con-
test.
at the success of Aquilla Jones, and remarked
that it was the best appointment that could have
ben made. The public was pleased with the Sc
lectS,r. and that was good evidence Of its wis
dom. Rfr Rice said that Bynum could not from
tha natura a, the fight, expect the friends of
Jones to support MN " the Inture. >,
Cass Byfsld, one Of the silent candidates sur.
that Bynum had externally damnedn himself in
his vehement and ,uncor promising efforts for
Creelman, and thaJ 1t was doubtful if he could
now carry his own ward in az election.
POSTMASTER JONES.
The new postmaster. Aquilla Jones, ST., was
found at the law Office of his son Aquilla, where
he was receiving the congratulations of his
friends. Mr.. Jones was in excellent good HUI
NOR, and the interviewer's labor was easy. 1.-THE
position of postmaster is not new one to me-"
said Mr.. Jones, though there have been great
changes in it since was postmaster at the town
of Columbus When took that Office letters
were worth % cents apiece. was appointed
postmaster in 1897 by President Van BEren.
When President Harrison came III was Curned
out; President Tyler soon turred me in again.
President Taylor turned me OCT wien he came
in, but in 1850 | was turned in again by Presi
dent Fillmore, and remained in until elected
Treasurer of State in 1856"
'How long have you been DemocratP
II have always been q Democrat My first
vote was cast for Andrew JacKson, at the town
of Hope, in Bartholomew county, IN 1882, and
have never voted any other than the Democratic
ticket"
postofice forces"
Il do not expect to make any changes until
have learned just what rights and power have.
/ do not expect to make any general changes
until have thoroughly advised myself on ali
points,"
''Wil Stephen w. Morgan, Vice-president
Hendrickss brother in-law, be assistant post
masters"
He will not be- He does not wantthe place.
have made up my mind who is to be, but do
not care to give the name now. l understand
the postmaster has to give bond for $4,000
and in addition to that an indemnity bond Ter
the same amount One thing, l have had a
chance to take an inventory of my friends, and
am pleased to find I have many more than l
thought had. shall give the Office my per-
sonal attention
Aquilla Jones. the son of Benjamin and Mary
Jones, who were of Welsh descent, was born
July 8, 1871, in Stokes, now Forsythe, county,
North Carolina. His father was a farmer in
limited circumstances, and, requiring his sons
aid on the farm, could afford him few educa-
tional advantages. In 1881 the family removed
to Columbus, Bartholomew county. Indiana,
where Aquilla entered kept by his brother
Elisha, as clerk. In August, 1886, he removed
to Missouri, but soon returned 10 Columbus, and
the following year found him engaged in hotel
keeping. This did not last long, as, his brother
Elisha dying Aquilla took the store, and was
made postmaster. He continued the business Of
a country merchant until 1856, during most of
which time he was postmaster. He was ap-
pointed by President Van Buren, to take the cen
sus for Bartholomew county in 1910, and again
by President Fillmore in 1850. He was rendered,
but refused the Office of county clerk, and was
elected to the State Legislature for the sessions
of 1912 3. President Pierce rendered him the
appointment of Indian Agent for Washington
Territory and then for New Mexico, both Of
which places he declined In 1856 he was elected
State Treasurer, and though renominated in
1858 declined. Having removed to Indianapolis,
he was in 1861 made treasurer of the Indianapo-
lis rolling mill, continuing in this position until
1873, when he was made president, which place
he now holds. He is a member of ST. Paurs
Episcopal Church, and one of its vestrymen.