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Daily evening star. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1852-1854, 1853-12-01

aA FOR SALE-A first rate uratt HORSE,
RFn Cart and harness all ready for immedi
%S&$ ate Will be sold very low. Enquire
y ~ at 0'Reilly aud Cos Clothing Store, near
the Post fire Bridge street, or at Mrs. 0Eeilly's
near Canal Bridge, Congress ST., Georgetown.
dec l-3t%
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lust RECEIVED
u Us kegs prime Giades BUTTER, snd for sale
by MURRAY Il SEMMES.
dec lost
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CHAWLS-SHAWLS.-A good assortment Of Gen.
- tlemen's Shsws just received at
BIRGES.
dee i Wizards Hotel.
Daily evening star. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1852-1854, 1853-12-01

ELEcTIoNEERING FOR OFFICERS OF THE
HOUSE.-As we predicted some time ago, it is
now clear that the National Administration
are firmly determined to keep their skirts clear
of interference with the choice of Speaker,
as far as we can learn, and it Guild have been
hard indeed to keep such an occurrence. had
it transpired, from our knowledge. Neither
the President nor any member of the Cabinet
has opened his lips in favor of the choice of
any one aspirant over any other. We
challenge the production of single sign to
the contrary, if but by way Of rendering it
certain that we are never wrong in what we
publish concerning such matters. All are
having fair showing so far as the action of
the Government is concerned. Yet partizans
of more than one Of them are essaying to give
their favorites strength by making contrary
representations. To some, that their man is
the Presidents favorite; and to others, that
he is his Excellency's favorits antipathy as
either system of electioneering may seem best
suited to the end of making q vote.
The PAYMENT OF GOVERNMENT FRHSHT
BILLs.--For tie information of those engaged
in ireighting Of any description for the Gov
eminent, we have to make it known that paw
mont of freight in advanto or before the SER
vice has been rendered is forbidden by the
LIST section of the Act of January 81, 1923.
and cannot be allowed by the accounting Off
GERS; and all accounts against the U. s. for
freight must be accompanied by bills of lading
and proof of delivery to the consignee. be.
fore payment can properly be made.
No PAY FOR CONSTRUCTIVE TRAVEL OF DIS
CHARGED OFFICERS SERyANrs.-As many
officers of the Mexican war have still unset
tied accounts at the Treasury, we may write
that under the regulations prevailing in the
Departments here, the allowances of travel
pay, &c, for servant, upon a construc-
tive journey of discharged officer (under the
18th sec. Act Goth January, 1879 from the
place of his discharge to his place of resi-
denee, can in no case be admitted
A SUSPENDED ARMY OR NAVY OFFICER s
TRAVELLING Expenses According to deei-
siOns of the accounting officers of the Govern
ment, it is held in the Executive Departments
here, that an officer suspended by sentence of
court martial, ia bound to join his company or
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1853-12-23
For the Indiana American.
Writing for the Press.

The grand object that should always
be kept in view by all men, in every act
of the whole life, is to do good. Hence
the Importance of the above object
when the facilities become so enlarx xed
aud increased, by being q. once placed
in such close proximity with so many
persons, who always read newspapers,
whether they read anything else or not.
And now, that have my pen 10 hand,
and have determined to write, the ques-
ton presents itself, what shall writel
The locality as well as the advantages
which your correspondents occupy, of
giving useful information, often enhan-
ces the value OF their productions, which
cause them to be anxlously sought and
pleasingly read.
Unlike some, who write from the land
Of gold,' am not permitted to tell those
thrilling tales Of daring enterprise and
OF fortune; Of the most sanguine hopes
Of earthly happiness realized suddenly
or as quickly blasted forever; Of the mis-
guided adventurer, whose zeal was wor-
thy Of better cause, but who, in hot
pursuit OF gold, having neglected matters
Of more importauce-is suddenly hurried
upon the full realities OF future life,
TO meet an lnsuIted Godl
Nor can relate the startling tales OF
the far west,'-the privations aud suf-
ferings Of a frontier life--of the sudden
rise and progress Of science and the arts,
as II by magic over heathenlsm; for
however much the good Connecticut
Yankees may sympathlse with US, who
live away here In Hoosierdom, west OF
sunset we nevertheless, are acoustic m cd
to feel ourselves In tho midst of the land
Of abundance, In this lovely White Wa
ter Valley enjoying very many OF the
luxuries OF life, to which alas, our phil
anthropic neighbors are eternal stran-
gers.
And now, were I to dwell upon the po-
lltlcal affairs Of our region. must tell oI
disappointed hopes; OF party strife, aud
tales OF intrigue; none Of which would
bo worth but little else. than to serve as
an index to the depravity of mans hear,
naturally and 10 admonlsh US TO seek
for something more permanent In its na.
ture whereon TO build our hopes for hap
piness. than the frail institutions OF man,
wisdom.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1853-12-23
And we're / 70 aadres. myself 70 the

And were to address myself to the
legal matters OF our country, and then
turn over the leaves OF the records of
justice,( y whittier good men are some-
times driven to seek redress, even here,
IL would be found, that sometimes lap,
and mere opinions, prevailed against JUS
tice aud Judgment. For such is the Won
derful influence that man exerts upon
his fellow, by the powers of his elo-
quence, that sometimes, twelve good
and lawful men, are led innocently to
err, through the agency Of certain men
Of talent, whose high calling should be
to protect the innocent, and advocate the
cause of the weak and injured, but who,
having taken bribe from the criminal,
serve ratherin such cases, TO engender
crime than to suppress il. So that crime
and vice 60 unwhipped, and virtue and
Innocence cry and bleed in vain.
Were to write you even of all these
things, IL might not advantages any one,
more than TO serve to point to that pure
Fount of Justice, and teach men not to
expect too certainly unmixed justice
this side Of the Tribunal Of that inscru-
table Judge, who Is too wise to err, and
too good to do wrong. asse =
But should address myself to the in
stitutions of our Holy Christianity, be-
hold
ain Christ are all things new"
Here is something solid. When our
minds and hearts are sickened with con-
the results which often follow
in the wake of mans inhumanity to
man.'-this subject is always heavenly
and divine. A subject, the bare thought
of which is proftable--that cheers US
onward in our pilgrimage; the tendencies
OF which are continually beckoning US
from earth away.
But am admonished by the already
extended length Of this article, that |
must close. In the Iuture l may give
you from time to time, some thoughts
under the head of occasional cores
pondence. NAVJLLUS.
Clifton, Ind, Dec. 1853.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1853-12-23

morality Of the much injured Americans
have carried us. fila fsf 8
We cannot 90 as far as the appeal to
an overruling Providence which winds
up this burst Of holy indignation. But,
when the noble beast has lashed its tail
to WEAKNESS, may we venture to ask
what il Is all about About a scheme
which the writer himself intimates would
propably cost us f20, ,0c0, 900. the imme-
date working Of which would be an
immense addition to the negroes at work
in Cuba, and the only compensation OF
which would be a promise to be fulfilled
in remote and impenetrable futurity.
Softly brother Jonathan. FEASIBILITY
has It's properties. Have method even
in your madness. Show some reason
for these furious menaces.r Do not wield
the lash without some shadow OF cause.
The next time the heart Of the Presi-
dent. the soul Of his Cabinet, the bile of
its journalists, and the fingers ends of
the community at large are excited to
this terrible degree, let il be for some
thing credible, or at least conceivable.
Though we have not the happiness and
honor OF being Americans, yet, as a ma
ton, we know the value Of money, and
can measure the practicability of
schemes. We don't attempt to cross
the Atlantic in punchbowl, much less
il is likely thatwe should ever trust ne
gro apprentices to Cuban planters, or
emancipation to Spanish honor. Ifnot
as good or as wise as we might be, we
yet know what we are about, which
could hardly be said of US If we had ever
entertained for enc moment such pro-
ject as that which has thrown the Pres
ident, the Cabinet. the press, and the
people Of the United States into frenzy
Of virtuous indignation.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1853-12-23
A NEW TEMPERANCE ORDER
KNIGHTS OF JERICHO. 1l ~


/. Principles.---To Godwe owe obe-
dience, love and worship; to the World.
justice; to our brethren, forgiveness and
fraternity; to ourselves, sustenance and
protection. f-ff afsiel iase
III. GovernmeRf.--- 4. Subordinate
Lodges, to which any gentleman over
fifteen years of age. possessing a good
moralcharacter, or any lady ofeighteen.
can be admitted. 2. Degree Lodges,
which are composed ofdegree members. g
3. Grand Lodges, which are composed
ofdelegates from the subordinate Lodg-
es. a. NJ. II. G. National Lodge. COM
posed Of delegates fromthe Grand Lodg-
es. .fpn 10 thlf.
III. Laws.-These are admirably
calculated to carry out the principles Of
the organization. One OF the most
marked differences between this, and
other orders, is the d!scarding ofthe
beneficiary system which has SO often
been the cause of contention. Pure
charity is substituted. Total abstinence
Is enjoined. e l.-
y ". The Rituals second 10 none.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1853-12-23

We are itching to pitch into some
paper or other. to convince the world
that we are an editor-an Independent
editor. Wehad some thoughts OF try
ing our hand first on the Tribune. but
We have found so little in II to quarrel
sbout, that we have concluded to let
4 pass for the present. In looking
about fora foeman worthy our steel''
(albeit we write with gold pcn-one
that we got Of Jo. Clark--a first rate
one too) we have selected the London
Times. paper published across the
waters. Do you ask what provocation
mas been given? Provocation enough!
I It has been indulging in hearty laugh
at our troubles, and that too when our
troubles were most troublesome.
Our readers are aware that the safe
ty Of our Union depends on the speedy
annexation Of Cubato this confederacy
South Carolina demands il. and you
know South Carolina is "to exist here
after as a military people," But how
10 annex Cuba is a hard question
All kinds Of Fillibustering have beer
F. tried. thus far. in vain. The Presi
dent even authorized our Minister Il
Spain TO offer millions Of dollars for il
with an insinuation that perhaps i
would be annexed any how, and spair
would make by selling out. But spair
win not sell. But Cuba must be hac
''peaccably IL We can. forceably il W,
must" In this state Of affairs oul
yigilant President, and his vigilan
cabinet, and the still more vigilan
organ. all ofwhom are sold. boots ant
breeshes. TO the South. and who dreas
more the thunder Of Cardinals cannon
than he roar Of John Bulls lion. Zane
well they may. for South Carolina ha
always whipped. since the days Of thu
Elder Hickory. and always will a
long Is congress is terrified by mer
gAs. and rs long a. our young Hickorie
are 80 plIable as 10 be bent by ever,
little southern bree ,--these at las
made = discovery thai Almost require
immediate and forceable annexation
II was that England was to secure Gu
baby pouring into ID some thousand
OF fres negroes. Al this the Presiden
and cabinet. and the organ. were wro'
into perfect furor. and bid defanc
10 al the world and the rest Of man
kind. Now see how the Londo
Times treats the question. II is Ger
tainly TOO bad 10 be laughed at thus
just - ourpatriotism has risen to th
sighting point.
Zone Of the most extraordinary fea
lures Of the American character il
that their vaunted and cndoubte
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1853-12-23

The ". " Ttibsme rejoices greatly
over the result of a verdict In favor Of q
widow whose husband was crushed to
death By the falling Of building in that
city. The particulars are asfolIows:
II seems that Philip Harman and 9TH
ers, who occupied brewery In sheriff
street, overloaded the fifth story--the
building being insecure and the walls
cracksd-wifh the enormous quantity
| lofseventeen Thousand bushels, 'or four
hundred tons Of barley. The result
was that the walls were ''crushed out," !"
and an adjoining shop, in which Mr.
Brown was at work was overwhelmed.
and the unfortunate victim instantly
consigned 10 eternity and his Cod
That such thing could take place IN a
civilized land seems incredible, but il
only shows how trade burns to, ashes
the heart-strings Of hum anity, and the
worship of nj ulocI1is az rife now az il
was with the Phenicians, only bearihg a
new name. The unfortunate mariyr
was resident OF Williams burgh, where
he ieft wife and children. His widow,
ON behalf OF herself and offspring, bro't
q suit for damages--which should have
been brought by the Commonwealth
and alter trial of three days in The
Brooklyn Circuit, the Jury, under lucid
charge from the Judge, gave verdict Of
$4,000. This verdict is better than
nothing; but it argues damnable rotten
ness in our Denmark when il is necessa-
ry for the individual SO bereaved to ask
redress, and the State-Renerous politi-
cal Alma Mater--does not axe the ini-
tiatiye. IL Is u satisfaction at least to
know that man is worth sometimes
four thousand dollars TO his wife and in
fants, and that he cannot be crushed un-
der four hundred tons of barley, placed
where il must kill him when next door !,
without his ghost being exercised with
the jingle OF that tretributiye sum in his
ears. The widow and the fatheriess
have now the damages but who will
restore the lost and loved one! ,..
Such averdict, in few cases ofmost
foul murder in Indiana, would do some-
thing towards preventing crime. Ev.
cry rejecting man will acknowledge
that the loss sustained by the wife and
ctlldren alluded co above, W as trinipg
compared with the loss Of that family
whose head yet lives. a miserable drunk
ard, supported only by the sweat and
toll of his wife, lives to die soon. en-
failing upon his family. not only the
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1853-12-23

A LUCKY MAN,--Don Jose Man
uel Galegos has been elected delegate
to Congress from the Territory OF New
Mexico. He does not understand q
word of English, and consequently can
stand the Congress speeches. Ills
own speeches must be delivered in Span
ish. which will be equally relief to
the other members. -
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1853-12-23
OF APPLICATION FOR CHARTER
FOR TIE STATE or INDIANA, ~ :

1--WE. the undersigned. being desious
ofplacing ourselves in situation where
we can promote the cause Of humanity.
and cement more firmly our fraternN
relations, respectfully petition the Ma
tionsl Lodge, TO grant US Charter. TO
open a new Lodge. by the name OF
--Lodgc. 20 be located nj
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1853-12-23


With the above application must be
sent, for Charter 81, 90, aud for De-
gree Work sc. 90.
The age and occupation Of each ap-
plicant must be specified, wud where
all are unknown i6 the n. D. &. W. O..
certificates OF good moral character or
satisfactory references mustbe given.
Until the organization Of the Grand
Lodge in this State. all applicationsfo for
Charters. and communications asking
for farther Information IN reference 70
the order must be directed 20
ts JOHN HIGHT, Jr.. 81
~ ..,er f N. ID. q. w. Q.
bloomington, Indiana Faiu
... 1.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1853-12-23

A workshop. where tools can be kept,
Is an indispensable appendags to a good
farm.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1853-12-23


less than three months, - cents square viii Be
added. HfH fH
d a square consists ofaso ems--sen lines Non.
parsn- Anything less than square 20 be coun-
led asa full square; fraction over square. rs q
square and haifs fraction over q square aud 4
kalf, - two squares. aud 80 on.
= Circuit and Common Pleas Court, Adminslrn.
Zen and othcs legal notices. must be paid In adj.
vance or amply secured. In ease will a
wsit shs Issue ola "a fof the printers fee. At
t<rneys will be held rrspon.ibi3 for tho 'Tga adj
verifying ordered By thosn-
1 lCrAnnouncing candidates of every dsserspiion.
oIlo subscrbcu. and ~ lo ihoss who are not
payment ixvksfkslr ~ ADVANCE.
sp>eidsd number of Insertions. will he eontnnsd
until ordcred out. and payment reqnirrd sccor-
.lIngiy. nnless they refer 70 definite dnies when
tas will be Insorfed that date. II marked s'til
fsrbsd.s they will, of be Inserted until or
detcd cut. at IN usual rates.
ALI advertisement from strangers ortrsnslent
per>onsto bs paid IN advance.
-s--sp,ciai Notices. Pofs. and Communications
dssixned 20 promote private interests, wiz be
charged ~ per square for each Insertion.
Marriages an Deaths ars announced FfAinii-
mo advertisement viii be inserted without
Ia. GOODWIN, Ed. American.
@. n. BENrLEY. I'd. Democrat
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1853-12-23

LAcoSic.-The following venerable
official correspondence we have not seen
for many a year, and we reproduce IL
for old acquaintance's sake:
Treasury DEPARTMENT,
Washington. Jan. 18th, 1912,
Sif:-This Department Is desirous of
knowing how far the Tombigbee river
runs up. You will please communicate
the Information.
Respectfully,
w. II. CRAwroRp.
s, Dinsmore, ESQ, Collector, Mobile.
niIi MopitE, Feb. 7th. 1899.
st:-i have the honor 10 acknowledge
the receipt OF your lcttcr Of the 10th
ut. and OF informing you In reply, that
the Tombigbee does notrun up at all
...p =. DIssNoRE. i.
Hon. w. II. Crawford, sec'y Of the
Treasury.
TREASURY DErARrMESr.
Washington, March lst. is22.}
Sir:-I have the honor TO inlorn you
that this Department has no further SER
vice for you as Collector OF Mobile.
q Respectfully,
q. Dinsmors, Mobile
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1853-12-23

Or. Goodwin: have found among the
papers Of dear friend. now no more, the
following "ode." There are portions oft
In various hymn books. more or lees changed
and mutilated.
In this time when so many families have
recently felt the bereaviug blow, perhaps It's
publication may be "a labor Of love-
t ME-
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1853-12-23

Gross returns per acre, $50. 90
Even il he sold the straw at the above
price. Ifhe occupied his leisure hours
and those Of his family, in rotting and
scutching the straw. he would obtain
vastly more. by selling the fibre ut i2i
cents a pound. isia
That these are no chimerical figures
! now lay before you as evidences, the
first agricultural authorities in Great
Britain and in Europe. And appeal
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1853-12-23

bloomington, Iadiana F
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1853-03-09
CO-PARTNERSHIP NOTICE.

TINE Subscriber having procured the building immediately
East of tbs fire in Ravenna will continue the Boot, Shoe,
and Leather business connection with Wm ID: Durbam
under the name GILLIs DURHAM and hopes The liberal
patronage enjoyed from his old friends aud customers
will be continued to the firm. ]. GJLLIS.
Ravenna, Oct. Is, 1852. 3Sltf.
,HE Subscribers having formed partnership Boot
Shoe and Leather business opening entire
stock of Boots Shoes Leather Moroccoe Innings Bindings
and general assortment of Shoemakers findings and will at
all times have on hand good assortment of Home Manufac
tured Work. which they will sell the lowest cash prices,
ready pay, &c. Tanners Oil for sale. $3.50.
w. D. DURHAM.
Rayenna, Oct. 1s, 1852. 3s1h
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1853-03-09
Winter Goods.
THE LATEST ARRIVAL IN 1852.

v. H0RR would respectfully inform the citizens this
fAs section of Oho thai be has nude his ast
East for ae purchase ofeood this H. receive
ing large and general of goods adopted
winter tade which have bean purchased within ti- past Few
days in New YORK; at exceedingly low peces and will be sold
at snait advauce upon cost wish clear e ouur
ing ihe wpier.
1t will prove the interest Of those desous purcass
oods 10 e Us, have hesitation In sayi that
do sell ut lowet prices tan any oter establishment the
sbolersville, Nov. %, 1852. A. v. HoRR.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1853-03-09
CARRIAGES.

1Ns of Carriages before offered Portage county,
sistipg of Cnrotses, Brskeys Prince Aers Extension slide
seat standing top and every variety for beauty aud
The public respectfully Invited call examine quail
tiles and prices and judge for themselves, and whether
there is auy induce for theta totrste with
Shop on Ma in street. east Of the public square,
Ravenna, March 90, 1859. ~ 357
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1853-03-09
New Books.

NoRTHWooD or Life North and South showing tho char
actor Of both, by Mrs. Sarah Josepba Hoe Illustrated.
UNCLE TOM IN ENGLAND, proof that Binek = Whitc-a
sequel to .Uncls TOMS Cabn''-a thrilling work. {
THE WHITE SLAVE, Memoirs of a Fugitive.
JUDGE HURLBURToN'SYnn Stories, with nlustraons
comic and mirth- provoking work.
WEBSTERS DICTIONARY unabridged, and all the ubrig-
ments of this great work.
Also, general assortment of Standard Miscellaneous
Juvenile works. constantly hand and for sale cheap,
Ravenna, Nov. l6, 1859. HALL's Book SToEE.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1853-03-09
PanapAict Li.cratnrc.

1HE best and largest assortment Of Pamphlet craiHrc
Il enteiainDg and unexeeptonabl n tonu and iHucnep
embracing works from the pen Of T. s. Arthur, Mrs Gcy
Miss Pckeripg, Mrs. Gore, Mes. Mowat Cres Lever
other distinguished writersycr oHers ia this market,
be found ut nov.l5. HANS Book srnRE.
CoNFECT1oHERY.-The best assortment OF French and
~ American Confectionery 10 be found in Rayenna for
sale by B. Ia1TLg.