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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-04-24
PARDONING JEFF DAVIS.

"Col.' A. G.. Horns voluntary petition for
the pardon of jeff Davis contains even more
"between the lines" than in the printed text
1t means, first, a neat little free advertisement
for 'Col." Horn and his business. Nobody
ever heard of Horn previous to his petition,
and after a day nobody outside the parish he
lives in will hear of him again. In this age
of the world nearly every man blows his own
horn-no pun, ''Colonep-and Mr. Davis
should be allowed to blow his either by him
self or next friend. In truth, Mr.
Davis has given repeated proofs Of his horn
blowing abilities during the past twenty years.
In his own esteem he is even greater to-day
than when at the. head of the Confederacy. If
Davis is to be pardoned it should first be
made to appear that he has committed some
offense. The Horn petition does not reveal
any transgression. On the contrary, it is
shown that pardon is due Davis because Of
'his great military and civic services rendered
to the country" Taking Horns presentation
VI tue CiaSe, IL WouIu uc d STicSouS 1usuit W
offer pardon to Davis. Pardon, forsooth! He
should be promoted and pensioned. Of
certainty there is no reason to be made
plain to "Ccloner' Horn, why Democratic
President should not do this thing.
Mr.. Davis has been true and answering
Democrat from the day he was first able to
understand politics until the present time
In all those years he has never been other
than Democrat, never gave utterance to
other than Democratic sentiments. Even
during the "so-called Rebellion Gas Colonel
Horn terms it) Jefferson Davis was never
false to the principles" of his party, nor has
he faltered in proclaiming his faith in
them since the rebellion went to pieces.
In this respect he is even better Democrat
than the majority of the party North, who
have, at times, almost conceded that the Re-
bellion was unfortunate.
Before this measure of justice is done by a
Democratic administration to one of the
grandest Democrats Of his time, there should
be some little prudence exercised. 1t is pos
sible that Mr.. Davis is not ready to be par
doned, and it would not be pleasant for the
administration to be slapped in the face even
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-04-24

AMONG other things, "Col." Horn, pc
titioner in behalf of the "so-called" pardon of
jeff Davis, is an ass. In his petition he scars
way above himself and speaks of ''my South
ern people" who trusted the President enough
to elect him. He does not know what others
think, but ~ want it done,' and Gin con-
formity with my indisputable right ask it."
1t should be admitted in behalf of 'Col."
Horn that he is a great MANN Lauderdale
narish
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-04-24

The reported interview with Mr.. Frank
Creelman, reprinted from Lafayette paper
in another column, is mighty interesting read
ing. 1t will, probably, not find its way into
many Democratic newspapers and, therefore,
those Democrats who desire to know what one
leading member Of the party thinks of
another will be compelled to look
to the Journal for the information.
The interview is not interesting
solely because Of the emphatic opinion ex-
pressed Of Mr.. Hendricks, but it is of interest
as a photograph of Mr. Creelman, made by
himself and, of course, Hfelike and truthful.
Mr. Creelman came very near being the post
master Of Indianapolis, and would, doubt
less, have made a fair officer; but it
is evident that had he obtained the
place he would have developed into a most
arrogant and offensive political "boss." In
deed, he talks now sif he considered himself
regular Son of Thunder veritable Boanerges,
whom to oppose or to check in his aspirations
is a perilous if not fatal thing.
He says 81 elected Mr.. Bynum"
and, for that reason, the post
Office belonged to me, as it was the best thing
my creature could possibly reward me with.
Mr. Hendricks and Mr.. Jones dared to come
in front of me- and now they must s1ook out
for the locomotive when the bell rings
The Journals opinion of the relation
of Mr.. Hendricks to the postofice squabble
is we'll known, and it is not complimentary;
but that does not blind us to the evident fact
that Mr.. Frank Creelman has the elements in
him of petty ward tyrant, who, it is well,
both for the party and the public, was not
able to break his way into the postoffice,
where he could set up his throne
and head-block. He announces that he has
laid out a private cemetery, and indicates
pretty broadly that his political campo santo
will be dedicated by interring the corpse of
the Vice-president. AS an entirely impartial
locker on, we beg to suggest to the impulsive
newcomer amongst us that it will be we'll to
have grave ready for Mr.. Bynum in his
consecrated spot as well as to order fine
monument for himself. Two years before it
will be possible to entomb the remains of Mr.
Hendricks in the graveyard, there will be
ready for interment the political corpses of
w. d. Bynum and Mr.. Frank Creelman.
This postoffce fight was loaded; and while the
discharge undoubtedly badly disfgured the
be no question that the recoil of the gun has
kicked the owner over. There is no deader man
than Congressman Bynum, and in his last long
sleep he will have the company Of his fdus
achatas
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-04-24

THE government of Italy has given the
State Department to understand that Mr..
Kelley will not be received at the Quirinal.
After the speech Mr.. Kelley made in Rich
mond, the people of the United States will
not want him to represent them anywhere. He
does not represent either the government OF
the people of this country; he represents only
fag-end of miserable Southern ex-rebels,
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-04-24

The New York Advocate, in answering a
question of an inquirer, says: "Where per-
sons have been divorced for any seriptural
reason, they are just as pure and good as
those who have never been divorced, and they
have an entire right to marry again, and those
who traduce them for doing so deserve no SYM
pathY" Will the Advocate indicate about
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-04-24

by Democrat. Even obscure stCol.r Horn
looks upon the Rebellion as "so-called,o while
the Hon. Anthony M. Kelley the
man recently nominated minister to
Italy, no longer ago than Wednesday last
declared in public speech the war for the
Union "a gross and bloody violation of right
These words are Democratic enough to suit
anybody, and the sentiment expressed is one
that Davis himself might be proud Of Mr..
Davis, if we mistake not, has frequently ex-
pressed himself in the same strain. He, like
"Col.' Horn and Hon. Kelley, cannot under
stand that he has done anything for which he
should suffer disfran chisement. It would ap-
pear then, that to pardon" Mr.. Davis
would be gross insult to his dig
nifty and patriotism. The. proper way
to do this thing would be for the
President to draw up petition praying that
the most illustrious Democrat might deign to
forgive and forget the injustice he has so long
suffered, and take his old place prominent in
the councils of party and State. Less than
this would be positively rude, and no partici-
pator in the 'ssocalled" Rebellion should sub
nit for moment Let us go about this deli
cate business of reparation in manner fitting
the character of the offense committed against
Mr.. Davis, and do everything possible to win
him back to the people whom he has SO faith
fully served.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-04-24

BAYLEss w. HANNA qualifed-or rather
took the oath-yesterday as minister to Per-
sia 1t is reported that he is Qualifying
himself for his new post by attending the
circus in Washington and carefully studying
the habits Of the camel, so he will be able to
make graceful diplomatic entry into Teheran
on the back of one of 'the ships of the
desert "
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-04-24
How to Identity a jackson democrat.

chicago news.
w. Hanna, the new minister resident to Persia.
is Democrat of the old Jacksonian type This
leads US to infer that capability to retail ssrra
cotta-colored stories is the trade mark by which
Democracy of the old Jacksonian type is to be
identified.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-04-24

SOME wise speculations. are being INDUCED
in by editors VINO are solving the Eastern
question upon the probable attitude to be
maintained by Turkey. At present Turkey
is roosting on the fence, and seems likely to
stay there unless England .shoos" her down.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-04-24

Miss EMMA NEVADA tells New York reporters
that she is greatly grieved over the Chicago
stories about her quarrels with other members
of the Mapleson troupe, and cannot imagine why
such falsehoods were evolved by the newspapers
She says she never quarreed with any of tbem
that she fairly dotes on Madame Patti is on the
best of terms with Scalchi, and looks upon Ar
dit as her second father On the strength of
It's statement peace will reign in the company
until the next row.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-04-24

fsh-like, German carp. Cannot the present
genial commissioner and expert disciple Of
Walton introduce the more toothsome trout
into Indiana waters, or at least use his in
fuence towards increasing the propagation of
the festive red-eyef
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-04-24

HEsexplosion in the British Admiralty
Office bears about all the marks of the regular
Jacob Townsend affair. There are the usual
pieces of works of an American clock, and the
other features proving it to be beyond question
the diabolical crime of some recently arrived
American with hair-cloth trunk and grey
hand bag.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-04-24

NOBODY cares continental what Anthony
cratic administration picks him out of OBJ
security and attempts to make a representative
Of America to a foreign power out of him.
such sentiments as he expressed on Wednes-
day last are clothed with no inconsiderable
importance.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-04-24

THE tragic act of young Barclay johnson,
and the letter in which he outlines the work
ing of his disturbed mind, shows how narrow
Is the line between sanity and 'insanity, and
how quickly it may be crossed.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-04-24

Our genial friend, Thomas F. Ryan, is
to 90 to the Seal islands. in the Pacific ocean,
as special agent of the Treasury. His head
quarters for four years will be where the
VOLTS lone howl is heard on Ounalaska's shore,
and where vessel touches twice year.
Think of 'Tom" Ryan wasting his sweetness
On that desert air!
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-04-24

AHE Chicago opera festival turns out to be
like most other Chicago enterprises, princi
pally wind and fraud. It seems that about
one third or one-half of the admissions were
dead-head, and instead of total receipts from
the sale of seats of more than 5000, O0O as
should have been shown. there is only about
$l30, 900 accounted for.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-04-24

THE revised Old Testament is to come high,
the prices of the various editions from the Oxford
and Cambridge presses running from 81 to $50
The cheapest editions are. however, described
as being undesirable on account Of fine type,
and, a consequence, many of those who must
have the book will find it necessary to carefully
revise the contents of their timber backed pocket
books before buying.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-04-24

The fish commissioners of Pennsylvania
have arranged for the distribution Of SOC, 1000
young trout in the streams Of that State. In
diana streams and ponds have heretofore
been stocked only with the strong and cat
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-04-24

MILLIONAIRE WINANs is likely to have an ex-
perience not unlike that of Senator Sharon, with
his 'dear wife," Sarah Althea. Encouraged by
''Mrs Sharons's" success, other women who have
married miilionaires, without the intervention of
priest or magistrate, are coming to the front
with inconvenient claims. The way of the
wealthy man through the eye of the needle is
growing harder
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-04-24

BARON ERNEST MAGRI, of Bologna, tally, is
held in a paternity suit in New York city
Nothing remarkable in that. But when it is
known that the baron is brother of the Count
just welded to Mrs. Tom Thumb, and is but two
feet five inches tall. it becomes interesting. The
complainant is of average height. The Baron.
bad cess to him, Is already married
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-04-24
What Allied Mr.. Hendricks.

Lafayette Courier.
General Grants case brings to pind the fact
that not many years ago it was solemnly an-
nounced that Thomas A. Hendricks had maiigs
nant senile gangrene," but it was discovered su1t
sequently that it was only malignant seniie envy
of Senator Mcdonald that was troubling him 4
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-04-24
A WASHINGTON special to the Cincinnati

A WASHINGTON special to the Cincinnati
Enquirer Of yesterday says:
''The friends of Secretary Bayard are
amazed at the succession of mistakes he has
made since his appointment as Cabinet officer.
heretofore has had no responsibilities. His
nilsson heretofore has been that of the carping
critic and he cannot now complain if the
weapon is so justly turned against him. Nor
can he divide the responsibility of his appoint
ments with any one, because he has had more
latitude given him than any of his Cabinet
colleagues
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-04-24

COLONEL LAMONT, the Presidents man
Friday, is reported to have such frenzy for
work that he hardly takes time to eat or sleep.
His hours Of labor are '.from before . A. NJ. to
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-04-24

COMMERCE. brings the antipodes together.
Houses ready to put together are being
shipped from New York city to supply the
places of those burned at Colon by the insur-
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-04-24

DR.. DOUGLAS says it is only question of
time with General Grant. The Doctor is un-
doubtedly right, and the same is true of any
one of u.s.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-04-24

For paper founded by Horace Greeley"
this is pretty tough:
SIS there no way of putting a stop to this dy-
Mantle business? New troubles arise every day.
but the people don't seem to heed the warnings
they receive. The latest explosion is one that
may happen in any household where there are a
crawling baby, an impatient mother, and an ex-
perimentng father 1t occurred in this way:
The father dropped little dynamite the
pet, the baby slid over it, the mother spanked
the baby Father, mother and baby-all gone.
Such lessons should give wholesome instruction,
but they don't seem to do sou
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-04-24

WHAT, bio! Our flag insulted down at Pam
anna. There1l be an isthmian game down
there that Donnybrook can't hold candle to.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-04-24

GENERAL GRANT walked out again yester-
day afternoon, but it was noticed that he APP
peared feebler than on the two previous days
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-04-24

THE New York World says Kabool isn't
pronounced that way at all, but Kaw-ble, with
the throttle wide open on the first syllable.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-04-24

THE latest wrinkle in fashionable divorces at
New York is to have the decree engraved and
printed on parchment. They should be made to
fit in the frame that held the marriage certif-
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-04-24

THE catcher of the Cleveland club is about
to "catch it, having been arrested for playing
ball on Sunday. His will be made a test case.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-04-24

MRS. LANGTRY has practically become an
American. She has $40, 900 invested in New
York city property. She is welcome here, but if
she stays, it must be with the understanding
that this country will tolerate no "Longtree"
foolishness
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-04-24

BARCLAY JOHNSON, the young Harvard law
student, who killed his sister, his mother and
himself, at their homo in Connecticut, on
Wednesday, was a nephew of Hon. William
Walter Phelps Mrs. Johson being that gentle
mans sister.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-04-24

POSTMASTER GENERAL Villas is the official
dude of the administration.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-04-24

CREELMAN was evidently load for bear. and
tore the great North American chipmunk all to
r,ieces
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-04-24

ITALY protests. This is to be regretted
The country could we'll spare Mr. Kelley.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-04-24

WILL England fight, did you say? Fight
She's got TO fight.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-04-24

THE saloons add heavily to the city's burden
of taxation and should be made to help Day it.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-04-24

how many s'scripturap reasons for divorce
there area 1t has been the understanding up
to this time that there was but one 3scrip-
turaln reason.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-04-24

lie movement IOr IneSe meetings. on
the occasion of the sixty third anniver-
sary of the birth Of General Grant orig
mated in the South, and it is extending to
such degree that there will probably be few
places anywhere in the country where some
notice of the day will not be
taken. At places where no formal
meeting may be held, flags will fly from the
buildings, and such other demonstrations
made as may naturally suggest themselves.
1t will be eInihently proper, also, that on
Sunday some reference be made to the day,
and prayer be offered in harmony with the
spirit Of the call for the meeting We can
not do better than to reproduce the words of
the Louisville Courier-J Journal appearing in
yesterdays issue:
General Grant belongs now to no party, to
no section he is the Nations soldier. We
may differ we do differ concerning his politi-
cal career, but as soldier he was brave and
generous, faithful to his country and faithful
at all times and under all circumstances to
those whom the fortunes of war gave into
his hands.
"Apponattox is field to be recalled with
feelings of patriotic pride by every American
soldier. 1t, on the one hand, marks the close
of a struggle as heroic as any people ever
made; on the other, it is remembered as the
final triumph which was marked at its close
by magnanimity rarer than courage
or military genius General Grant gave
by his word all the pledges
required of those he had conquered, and in the
face of bitter partisan passion he maintained
the terms of that surrender in letter and in
spirit. Appomattox is the field where both
sides conquered, and from it dates the begin
ming of restored Union.
To-day the greatest soldier is face to face
with the last enemy, and the hearts of the
people are stirred within them. It is fit and
proper that this feeling of sympathy and pa
triotic gratitude should find expression while
these expressions can be heard by the dying
soldier while he can realize that all political
OF sectional barriers are swept away, and that
we are again happily united people"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-04-24

ISAAC p GRAY, A G. PORTER,
VIM. H. ENGLISH, JNo G. SHOEMAKER,
w. A. WOODS, J. E. MCDONALD,
w. III. CALKINs, JAS. B. BLACK,
BENZ. HARRISON, r. B. F. PEIRoE,
JNo. G. NEW, r. S. FOSTER,
JNO. c. WRIGHT, CHAs. L. HoLsTEIN,
EDWIN III. LAMME, j. G. ADAMS,
A. L. RoAcHE, L. T. MIcHENER,
w. r. HOLLOWAY JNo NJ BUTLER
JNo III. HOLIDAY, LEWIS G. WALKER
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-04-24
GRANT ANNIVERSARY MEETING,

The following call explains itself:
To the Citizens Of Indianapolis:
In view of the fact that Monday next the 9th
instant, will be the anniversary of the birth of
Gen. U. 8. Grant, and considering his present
grievous affection, it has been proposed in
several larger cities of the United
States for the citizens to meet and
testify their appreciation of his
great services to the country, and to give public
expression of their sympathy with and their kind
ly regards for him. and to voice the hope that
he may speedily recover his health, and that he
may yet be spared many years of life and hap
piness We, therefore, regardless Of political
ties, call a meeting for the above purpose to be
held at the United States courtroom. on Mon
dor ~ half "a
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-07-02
THE EASTERN SHORE.

Commencement Exercises-Poiitieai-Ei ee.
iion Or DELEGATES.
Correspondence Of the Richmond Dispatch. I
0NANCocK, VA, June 80, 1885.
The commencement exercises of the
Onancock Academy last Friday night
drew together large crowd of people
from all parts Of the county. The list
Of distinguished students was long,
showing excellent work done by the
teachers and students during the past
session. E. W. Saunders. Esq.,, a prom
inent young lawyer Of Franklin county,
delivered the annual address, which
was highly complemented for its sound
sense, graceful expression, and eloquent
sentences. Miss Katie ID. Bagwell re-
ceiyed the medal for highest scholar
ship, and her sister, Miss Lily, received
the medal for music. These young ladies
are the daughters Of the late lamented
General Edmund X. Bagwell.
The Democrats Of Accomack held a
large meeting at the Courthouse yester-
day and appointed the following dele
gates 10 the State Convention: Ed. s.
Wise. Or. E. b. Finney. r. r. Hutch
iDson. 7. p. Brent. John W. Edmonds,
J. j. Gunter. II. R. Boggs. James r.
Hickman. DR.. Fletcher Drummond,
John II. Wise, William 8. Holland. Or. .
J. z. Brosdwatcr, Dr.. Frank Fletcher, !
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-07-02
A cenvses'. Awrai Death.


william Costello, Utica convict,
died at Auburn prison Monday night, a
victim to his uncomfortable appetite for
strong drink. Monday he complained
OF feeling Ill and was left in his cell.
During the morning he was conveyed
TO the hospital, where he confessed to
DR.. Congdon that Of late he had
imbibed freely Of wood spirit-com-
monty called wood alcohol. He
rallied rapidly under DR.. Cong
don's treatment and returned to his
CELL. Monday evening at about 10
o'clock the night-guards were attracted
to Costello's cell by hearing him groan.
When they entered they found him in
great agony. He was Immediately con-
veyed to the hospital, and died two
hours afterwards. DR.. Congdon is Of
the opinion that Costello had bottle
Of wood spirit secreted in his cell, and
that after leaving the hospital in the
morning he freely partook of the fluid,
with fatal effect. Wood spirit" is
used in the manufacture Of boots and
shoes. Costello's stomach was actually
burned out by The powerful liquid.