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KEFUBLICAJN. Ofliciul City and County Paper. 82 A YEAR IN ADVANCE. A BY A J'loune tthltcati. YOL.

DECATUR, THURSDAY, OCT. 26, 1871. NO. 14. Main and U'utcr RATES FOR ADVERTISING.

i 1m. 3 i i "uiio'i DI.IO I I'J'hJ I I 1201) io.SU 7 15u() faj.it," i 2') li I i 158U cm i -s -in 'JW 15110 1300 i 'JIJOO 2o20'j 32-10 I 4080 i 1 yr. i-i-io 17-10 MOO 2-100 our republican friends throughout I the county understand the importance of the election which is to como off on the 7th of November? Next year i occur the presidential election, besides that the THE WATER WORKS. DECATUK, Oct. 25, 1S71.

EDITORS REPUBLICAN vou be coii 1200 is (ID 2520 i imfY'i noooT i col. I 2 1 on 3000 i i -isoo I coofl 10000 A i i a Notlrrs, I 2 blnnlcs ruid a MO. Irenl a i charsed i to the above table. pfin'iifnt in Local Notices, tlt'teen cents per line. LOCAL DEPARTMENT.

for state officers, members of congress, and tbe result this fall will materially alfect that of 1872. Gen. Beveridge must receive a rousiug majority, and Illinois keep her proud place in the column of republican states. ccntribulions in aid of the sufferers from the Chicago fire amount already to two and a half millions, and they are still flowing in. Considerable exertions are also being made in behalf of the sufferers in Wisconsin, Minnesota and Michigan.

Unless immediate assistance is ren- a 3 I'ARTICULAR NOTICE. ntid advertisers are spec i a i i a I favors--If they I i o'oloek, Wednesday i a an a i Is handed in, the aro a to sati.sfv Announcements kind enough to allow met a brief space in your columns, for the purpose of answering attack? of tbe Magnet and Democrat upon the.arrangements recently made by Ihe City Council with reference to the completion of the water works. A contract has been made with Messrs. Holly for two pumps, and machinery to run the same, to be set up and put iu running order, for which tho city is to pay $10,000, in five yearly instalments, the first one payable i January 1S73, with interest at tho rate of 6 per cent, per annum--the works to be a success or no Deducting the price of the present engine aud pump, this will make an in- are a A AXr; t.KU as a a i a lr.r the odlce of Treasurer at die i November i are to a A II. a i a for the office of ty Treasurer at the i tall i are (uuhorlyr-' 1 to a M.

I as a candidate tor to the t.ltlco of County Treasurer. are a to V. LOKING r.s a a i a for to oillcc of Surveyor. LOCAL Jlccoliition, the great woman's rights paper, is dead. card oi' W.

T. Cn-isins, attorney law, i be found in another column. r.nd Nast's aimamics for 1S72 made their appearance and arc 0. i to her new a rock dnen i ami i from ear to ear The roclc of yonder cradle, dear. 1 learn that Mrs.

Anna Livingston proposes to lecture in Dccatur sometime during the winter. liight and Fsuiny B. Price, two of Dccatur's favorites, will shortly appear at the opera house. dairy, judging from the number of milk tickets we have printed for him, is doing an immense business. has been suggested that the Musical Vttion give a concert for the benefit of the suiferers by the Chicago fire.

leaves are beginning to from the shade trees that line our streets. This is a i i warning that winter is fast approaching. subscribers to tbe RSVPBLIOAN arc booked every week. The people ii'ill take the paper whicti gives them the most lor their money. publication of city ordinances thi? week lakes up so much of our spnce thai a large amount of reading matter is unavoidably crowded out.

are inclined to the opiniou that Indian can get up a betler Summer than the whito man. These Indian Summer days arc deiiciously hazy and lazy. voters, arc you registered If not, aUcnd lo it at the final meeting of the board of registry, on the 31st day of dercd to those in isolated places, there will be great suffering for want of food aud clothing. attended the large stock sale at the residence Hon. W.

T. Moffelt, in Blue Mound township, on Tuesday. Notwithstanding tbe large number of soles throughout the county this one was quite well at- leuded, aud stock brought fair prices. Berkshire hogs sold at from to $27 per head, according to size and quality, and the other slock brought proportionate- prices. We were indebted to our clever friend Geo.

P. Hardy, of Weed Sewing Machine fame, for transportation to and from the sale. are sorry to learn that Mr. Joshua! of giving the facts ia the cuse--which the Green, of Whitmore townshisg, was sc-1 editors of the papers referred to might vcrcly gored by a bull, last Sunday, while I learn if they used due diligence, attempting to drive the animal lo the pas- FAIIJ PLAY. ture field.

Ho vyas only rescued from' by the assistance of his neighbors, immediate! causes aud as it was received several bad gashes of discontent are numberless. Some of CHICAGO RELIEF THE What May He Done II ith It. MESSRS. EDITORS based upon reports published of public and private donations to sufferers by Chicago fire, place the amount in line of millions already. Tbe question arises in each locality the manner and shape that this donation may be placed to effect the greatest good to the greatest arising, however, in a spirit of dictation, but consideration and suggestion.

A plan suggests itself to the writer, and is submitted for kindly consideration--and suggestive, it may be hoped, to snch as think and are of power to act in that di- I calamity hereafter befall the people of the' UuiteO Slates by war, pestilence or famine, I in which it were necessary to create a na- tioual debt, it would find a leaner of money not in use to the whole people indirectly, and would ever remaiu a proud monu- ruent of the generosity of the great people of the United Sluice, lo which each might justly poiut wilh national aud individual pride. It is asked, Where is your line to be rectiou. The following would be the basis crease in the cost of the works, over the I of tllat lttU Tiz sura contracted for with Doclson Holmes lst Ttlat Congress shall, upon convcn- of about 38,000, but it will insure and in! 1D S. be called upon to pass an "Act of Increase the capacity of our water works, corporation (perpetual.) to be named'The and prevent any difficulty in the way of Relief Association of the United suits for infringements of the Holly patents, tQ every donor as a member thereof, and and give us a system of water supply which under control of forty-Bix directors, ap- will patched-up job. be satisfactory, instead of a I pointed from said donors by each Governor of the States and Territories; aud in addi- It seems to me that our daily papers a i thereto, that the President anil Vice special delight in depreciating our city affairs, treating every one of our public en- President of the United Slates, and the Governor of every Stale and Territory, terpriscs in an unfriendly manner, instead 6Da be directors ex-officio, by virtue of their offices.

2d. That the officers shall be a President, Secretary and Treasurer, to be elected by a majority of its directors, aud such other officers and agents as may be necessary--all and either giving bonds of indemnity for behaviour and trust in euch I in the legs. His wounds were dressed by Dr. Cheuowetb. and at last accounts Mr.

Green was doing as well as could be expected. J. T. Montgomery, agent for Boccher's Life of Christ, requests us to tell his subscribers that, owing to the recent lire in Chicago, he will be-unable to deliver Ihe work until he can get the books from New York, the Chicago publishing house having been destroyed by tire. was a grand rush atal; the news depots in this city on Tuesday evening, to secure copies cf the Chicago dailies, which were received on that evening for the first time siuec the Ore.

The price was not advanced, which speaks well for our news dealers. GHlespie, of the XXIVta Circuit has decided new law increasing the jurisdiction of justices of the peace to unconstitutional, inasmuch as it has not been passed in accordance with constitutional forms. Marriage is like brilliant tapers light Placed ill window ID Summer i Attracting all the Insects of tlic To come am 1 llieir pretty wlnglets there; Those who are on; heads against the pane, Aud luose i i to get out again, men who go serenading with a cracked band-organ, stopping at every street corner, are gently reminded that it is not safe to take the same route twice. This notice comes from the second ward. those that seem to have all that earth can bestow--wealth, education, friends and talent--arc the least satisfied.

Trifics disconcert them. A wet day, an ill-fitting garment, a broken engagement, a slight disappointment, are sufficient to destroy tiicir peace of mind, and render them slaves to vexation and chagrin. The main causes of discontent, however, are always to be found within. Tt has its origin in selfishness. Directly we forget ourselves in our efforts for others, wo strike at the very root of all discontent.

The truly benevolent, loving maa is seldom tormented by vain regrets at his own circumstances, and he who Inwardly repines and chafes at his situation, and who is harracsed by the spirit SEQUEL TO "MAJJD MCLLER." 13Y BRET UAKTE. In this version the Judge conien tone): ami makes the pi rustic his only to be 'nilte sorry afterword. lie waited, lie rcljrht have wed Suine uiulucti aud thoroughbred; For there be women fjilrns she Whose verbs and noons do more agree. Alas for maiden! alas for Judge! A nd ho uemlmon tnl--tliafs one-half For Miuul soon the a bore, i till Ills learning and all hie lore; And I tie Judge would have bartered fall- face For more refinement aud social grnee. I nil words oftoiigue.

and pen The saddest are: "it mlyht, have 1 More sud nre those sec "It is. but. Imdu't ought to t)e. COUXCJL, J'liOCEKDISGS. DECATCB, Oct.

23, 1871. A MKKTINO. Present--Mayor Misucr: Aid. Mills, Myers, McNtibb. Forstmeyer, Bramble, Gabler and Harpstrite.

Afocni--AW. Dill. On niolion. regular order of business was dispensed with. The Ordinance Committee submilled an ordinance entitled, "An Ordinance establishing a Department of the City Government tt) be Water Works Department, and for establishing Kates of Water Htuls." and recommended.

Us passage; whereupon the same was unanimously adopted under call of ayes and unys. That the consent of Th( gam( commUu 0 su drawn in regard to other localities being recipients of this plan? Answer--This fund has been donated and made up for Chicago, and must be first applied to Chicago. Its return makes it available elsewhere, under the plan and we mistake the make up of Chicago spirit aud pluck if they would willingly be Ihe recipients of donations after Ihe use had rcbuill mid revived them to an equal of their original greatness, as against other localities so unfortunate in part or whole as they are i to-day. It is again urged the donor the use of his money in this aud recODmlcmle( their manner rnusl be obtained iu order to legal- a i u.esame were uuan- amount as may be required. 3(1.

Said association shall loan to property owners (of real estate) in Chicago, (or elsewhere subsequently) under like circumstances, upon mortgage security upon real estate (to be bailt upon with the loaned money), such sum of money pro rata as the applications may bear to the sum donated aud in hands ol the association, for a pericd of time not exceeding twenty ycnrs (or lese) at an annual rate of interest after ten years, not exceeding 2.V pc-r cent, per annum, interest payable annually, such interest to be re-loaned in like securities, or when surplus exceeds $50,000, invested in United States bonds bearing the highest rale of interest; aud upon maturity of said October. It may save trouble. bakery aud Henry Lyou, of street, donated to the Chicago stiiibrcrs 200 loaves of bread, of which no mention has been made ia any of the reports published in the city papers, liiic fresco work on the first M. E. Church has been completed, and the artist, Mr.

M. A. Myer, of this city, may well be proud of the job, as it will compare favorably with any we have ever seen. German Turners will give a grand bull at Smith's House on the evening of November 2d. From the piepara- lions already made this promises to be one of the grandest affairs of Ihe season.

call the attention of our readers to communication which we publish elsewhere, i reference to the Chicago relief The winter makes suggestions well worthy the serious reflection of all pni- liiulhropists. were under tbe impression that Assistance Worth world has probably never witnessed such a generous outpouring of charity as that called forth by the Chicago fire, aud every well-disposed man in the land feels prouder of his kind than if the opportunity for this exhibition of genuine benevolence had not occurred. But there is much yet to be done before our hitherto magnificent metropolis assumes its former glory and position in the commercial world. It must be remembered that the business of the city a which made it ereat--was almost you a vast deal of eD( re aum ated by the conflagration, and that this must be restored before it can take its former proud position as mistress of the great Northwest. The wholesale of discontent, can in no surer way free! loaD ant tlle 6ame ft uc principal himself from the chains that enslave him than by turning his thoughts and energies to some good works of o-Jiers there arc no blessings, however rich, that discontent will not turn into evils; and no trials, however severe, that serenity and virtue may not transform into blessings.

Low Prices for these bard times goods must sold lotv, and Hays Bruce seem to be up to the times, as we noticed, in calling yesterday, that the store was full of buyore, all pleased with the extremely low prices. We noticed a splendid assortment of the best British hosiery, which arc the best the market affords. Also, some of the best kid gloves in the market--every pair warranted. to be invested in like securities a i be forever kept a fund for like purposes and uses in any one of the States of the United States. This is the material part of the proposition, and would become a tower of strength ize the 'Act of Loaning'." This is proba bly legally (strictly) true.

But in answer: if a donor gave unconditionally to the relief of Chicago, his donation is subject to the direction of the local committcimien to whom he paid it, and who is his trustee, and who again pays it over to R. B. Mason, Mayor, a trustee--and so on, ad libitum. But no public subscription has been paid with condition--the object has been general--and no donors in this great army of soul cheering men are not willing--aye, are content--il Ihe aim of their benevolence reaches its force in an organized plan for benefits to all without distinction. Again it is urged that the plan is too unwieldy from the fact of its being national, the machinery of which is slow to action, and retards the immediate availability in the plan of relief, by awaiting theaciiou of Congress authorising action under the incorporation.

Answer--Admitting that the act is not passed i January 1, 1872. and that it then takes sixty days lo organize, which makes March 1st, the immediate payment of 50 per cent, of insurance money--now reasonably anlicipatcd--gives fitouce vitality to re-building interests aud its consequent disbursement of moneys to (lie industrial classes, and i reach a imously adopted under call of ayes and nays. motion, the Register was instructed to issue warrunt for and exchange for payment of semi-annual interest on bonds of 1871, due Nov. 1st. On motion Aid.

Mills, Ihe Register was instructed to issue warrants in favor of Henry Bishop, on acc't labor on engine house, for $2o(X The claim of B. L. Anderson for car load lumber, read, and on motion, warrant ordered tobc drawn there- for. The bond and security of F. Priest, for salu of malt aad spirituous liquors, was read and approved, and license ordered to be issued.

Aid. Bramble offered wubuoauimouely adopted under call of ayes nays lieaolved, That the Street Commissioner is hereby instructed to repair the sidewalk on Wood slreel, between Union aud Edward streets, north side, 2 feet wide also, to repair and relay the walk between North Mnin and alley, on north side North street. Aid. Myers resolution, which was adopted That the Street Cominission- ei be instructed to build sidewalk eix feet uv, IM rv cl.v ivv. period, if necessary, beyond March 1st, a i Sf 1Jlh si Ol Jiisl William etreet, which time the plan should be fairly working in perfect system.

A friend suggests, Make it a State Institution under an act of the legislature convening jn November. Answer--This would answer all purposes, if the donois viKtcatl to the whole people of the United Slates I citizens of from ail States of are now printing blanks for justices of the peace and constables, which we propose to sell at Chicago one dollar per quire. We have not yet a full assortment, but will be prepared in a short time to supply the public with all kinds of blanks iu common use. The following are now ready Warrantee Deeds. State Warrants.

Attachment papers. Replevin papers. Appeal Bonds. Mittimus. Garnishee papers.

who may hereafter become sull'erers under similar circumstances, without being bur densome in any manner upon any individual or community under now existing condition. The proposition of a gift may seem unchristian and not in the spirit in which each man contributed his part to the great whole; but when analyzed in its workings will prove a double peuerosity growing out of a calamity. To briefly illustrate what would be Ibe workings of this plan The party borrowing--a sufferer, and owner of real estate upon which building has Tbismoa- ey is disbursed to the lumberman, lo (he brick-maker, to the carpenter, to the teamster, lo the day laborer, and permeates eveiy branch of labor and industry in proportion to its class. This gives immediate employment to the thousands who must be employed, which brings its reward in money, and re lights the face of the weary man and his family, and the heart of the owner iu a prospect of future happiness and comfort, and immediate relief to all--the last the great point iu the restoration of social order--aud untold benefits to the stricken people of all classes and sufferers in general -Messrs. E.

A. Stare fc Co. have open merchants and manufacturers, who saw C( lm bcr yard at Swingley's old stand, in Chicag their immense establishments melt into on or tu Water street, aud are prepared to I This fund would then not only be tem- notbiug before their eyes, must be encouraged to again woo the fickle goddess, and fill all orders that may be sent them. They have received a large invoice of lumber, ht here is where every country dealer comprising all kinds needed in this mar- within the radius which describes the circle I of business lately tributary to Chicago, can do something towards rebuilding that hive of industry and commercial activity so recently the admiration of the world. Let everv man who formerly sent his orders for goods to Chicago make it a point to discriminate in favor of that city again.

That be can do as wel! there as elsewhere is a settled fact, for Chicago dealers will not be undersold, and that he ought to strain a point--if necessary -to build up the trade of our great metropolis is a proposition too ket, which will be sold at prices to suit customers. Since the great Chicago fire the lumber trade has become unusually lively, and prospects eecm to indicate a heavy advance in prices, so that those who contemplate building had better lay in their supplies at once, if they want to save money. Farm Injlements and JUachi-n- of course you know where porary relief, but would become, as time passed on, a fountain-head, from which any community within the boundaries of its incorporation, could be shielded from such a national calamity in parl, and reassure the locality so suffering, of a care not otherwise provided for. Matters of importance not enumerated here would also necessarily enter into the plan: ench as requiring insurance upon property built witlr' money so loaned, and a general guarding of all matters relating thereto, such direction as a careful, prudent business man would transact his busi- this Confederacy comes "words of cheer and purses of gold and the sunny South has its part in tbe great human pulse which beals for a "brother in distress" far away in colder climes of Ihe North, while the West, the East, and the North know no North, no South, no East, no West, but a warming of blood for poor, unfortunate Chicago in its deepest, saddest hour of darkness, desolation and sudden death! God. grant no similar calamity may ever befall any portion of His vineyard during tbe long ages beyond Under the fuel of contributions from all poinls, the question would rather be--Can such a benevolence be nationalized? It must suggest itself to ail moneyed and business men.

that the plan will assist them and the country at large in not disturbing and reducing capital from ils general channels, in ihemji.vJDKof agricultural products tcv- L1 AYARS, OF a ami for sule allow figures a cholee selection ol" 150 PIGS! I' --of the-- oland China, Stock. with src-iit cure and purity of Blood. Send for Prlee List and get the best ioney to Loan! Works is located, and that it is presided Chicago who are shaking from their gars' had sold his hand organ', but it seems meuts the ashes of their terrible calamity, we. were mistaken. The ordinarily quiet and endeavoring to again make for them- Fourlh Ward was agitaled from center to selves a place in the world of trade, need circumference on Tuesday nigbl, by noises business to encourage them as much as the which could only have proceeded from tbe suffering poor need food to keeptaem from instrument in that, too, under starving, and every friend of tbe -ity ought the manipulations of the accomplished to do what ue can in this direction to resur- Shoaff.

reel the past glories of Chicago. plain to require discussion. The men of over by thofe affable and genial gentlemen, the salesroom of the Decatur Agricultural I ness in loans and interest; without any sharjj tricks at technicalities, or short roaiia to possession, practiced in some pans of the United States. It is asked, What would be done with this great fund when paid up and not in use except by investment in United States bonds Answer--Let it keep on accumulating against a day of disaster, national or Uidencesi Business Property Chambers Durfee; when you come to town, go to them for a plow or any other article you need in tbe agricultural keep everything the farmer wants to cultivate his land with, or to use in his garden or around his barn: and they keep nom; but the best of every kind. Call and I otherwise.

It gives credit to the funds of gee them at their spacious warehouse on East Main street. the United States Government ia genera) in that shape of investment; and should toy erfgatemetri." 01 an iue ioeb ancu.v---^ rom Hilton street to iulersfct with walk at Pump Factory. Aid. Forstnieycr offered following resolution, which was unanimously iidopted under call of ayas and Resolved, That H. Mueller be, and is, hereby appointed City Plumber of the City of Decatur; That he oball give bond and security, and conform to aJl ordinances or laws of said city which, may be hereafter made by the City Couucil.goveni- ing plumbers.

On motion, Council then adjouracd uutil Monday evening, Oct. 30, 1-871. E. M. MISNElt, Mayor, Attest; C.

H. FW.LBU, Register. Groceries and groceries aud provisions can ai all times be found at the grocery of lieury Lyon, Mcruhaut Good.i promptly delivered to any part ol Ihu cLy without extra charge. Even-thing in the grocery and provision line will ulways.be found at his store--and all goods guaranteed lo bo just as recommended, prices as low as. arc consistent with, fair uud reasonable, profit.

Lively --They arc aliie and kicking, aud.always busy, because they sell goods, so very cheap, This could'and probably has been said of Eugg Moore, the proprietors of the and shoe house on. Main street. They are selling ladies' ud misses' slipptre aK aost; and purchas- cifls do well call. Especial attention. lo custom work, and but iss workmen 1'lace to you want frcsli and medicines it you want hair oil oomadc if jou want any fancy article want the best patent medicines i if Kant prescriptions put ap in a scien- manncr, by a careful, competent ecary, go to Hubbard Swearingon, drug store.

Their goods are fresh and, prices reasonable. A. II. Imboden still ies to- sell groceries and provisions, locc ou South Main srreet. 3 all first-class aud his prices sro tbe vcty lowest notch.

Highest price paid for country produce, do well lo give Adam a call when so er has to contend with, dirt is the greatest. Last Spring our house-keepers, gained complete victory; but it was oaJy temporary loll. The protracted dry season has brought the enemy around ia snch that even daily skirmishing does not keep it at bay--hence tbe honao-keepera will be obliged to fight it out on tbe skirmish line for want of water drown the enemy out. youTVamT anything In the grocery line. tbe evening of Oct.

1S71, at tbe residence of Dr. W. E. Wilson, by Hev. J.

H. Noble, MB. UNSBR to Miss ETA EMMICK, both of Green Springs, Ohio. On the 24th at tbe residence of M. Y.

Oivler, by the Rev. J. E. Moffiitt, MB. WILLIAM to Mwa SAKXS ScrjDDIB.

Oui cMc i i i 1 lacihlics lor the in i ol General Real Estate Business 'llnourjhout ihf Wetitfin btatfi All interests i looui care IM i AM) FAIT)') 1 ATI I SDH) 10 Complete Abstract Of tlic Peal Fataic County, ShoMiiig i i i i of i ro all (lie (teal a and all the Itealtj- I of 1C Al 1'EN, Aui? 1 l67 tt JJltADFOUD FOR SALE! NEW A ooms a)) well finished exccjit i room and aood ufll.nood i tth in tlio rellu- ed iinO cemojlfd ff trees JPI hhrubbcrj one of the finest lot utlonhon Vorth tflrcet leinK lot blocK six North addition SO feet i bj feet deep Price HJ Enquire al this office or on the prerr-.