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Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1854-06-23

ourusually quiet and orderly neigh
boring village, West Union, was thrown
into quite an excitement the first Of
this week. II may not be generally
known hcreabout that there Is not a
drop Of liquor kept for sale in the vii
lage. Such Is the fact. One day last
week, two or three Of the wild boys Of
West Union procured enough whisky
to make them crazy, and then Kicked
up particular fun. as they thought An
Irishman. who seemed to be the leader
OF the party, was waited on, Monday
night, and notified that his absence
from town was necessary. He said he
would quit drnkingSwhcn he couldn 4
get anything TO drink, and as for leav-
ing town. he would go when forced to,
and not before. Several jugs Of bad
whisky were found and the Maine Law
enforced il against them forthwith
Thus matters stood on Tuesday morn
ing.
The citizens Of West Union are de
termined no liquor shall be sold in thai
place--nor even drank there, and they
give fair warning to those who wish
TO imbibe. to keep without their limits
or they viii be dealt with according 4
their deserts. We are glad 10 know
that the citizens Of our neighborinl
village are 80 unanimous In their con
domination Of the liquor traffic. l
speaks volumes in their favor. No on
acquainted with the place for the las
five years, will fail TO remark CHI
great change for the better in tn
morals and habits ofits people Con
nsrswlls Telegraph. 10th inst.
We received the above, in substance
from n correspondent whose name wa
not given, hence, we did not publis
IL. as we publish nothing from an un
known source.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1854-06-23

Es-S. $. cAHrnsrrn. Esq.. u. s.
Commissioner, has determined 10 give
up his Office rather than be nm alder
and abettor in the execution Of the
Fugitive Slave Law. designations Of
Commissioners are becoming very
common, and II they continue at the
same rate, il viii soon be difficult to
find a man willing to take upon himself
the cdium Of helping to send black
man back to slavery. Northern mon
are beginning to place a very strict
construction on our obligations, and
the determination is fast gaining
strength that while the South shall
have oil they are entitled to, they
shall have nothing more. Though
the bond gives them the pound o
flesh. il gives them no drop Of blood
that, they must take at theirperil.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1854-06-23

Ey-Mn. WADE. Senator from Ohio.
in his speech before the Senate, de-
clared that there can be no further
political connection between the Nor
ihen and Southern Wings, and such
connection Is impossible. Henceiorth
anti-slayery men In the North will be
united. He declares the following In
dependence amendment.
1--WE must drive slavery back. and
eon6ne II within the states where il
exists. There must be no more slave
territory, no more slave states; all
compromises must be annulled, and
rendered imperative, and agitation
must be the watchword I'LL all these
things shall be accomplished"
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1854-06-23

0<rThe Delegates In attendance at
the State Convention from this congress
sional District, had meeting in In
diannpolis, 10 agree upon the time and
place Of holding the District Convention.
After mutual CONSULTATION. Greensburgh
was selected as The place and the 2bth
July the pay. The place Is the best In
the District--ccntral and easy Of ac-
cess; but we should have much prefer
red some day about the middle Of August.
But the time selected may suit the ma
jority OF those wishing TO attcnd---Law.
Register.
We would suggest that about tho Lat
Of October would do better. Just give
time to get the name Of the nominee gen.
orally circulated.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1854-06-23

ES-The first political convention
that we have heard of, that endorses
the temperance platform was the Wing
Convention ofiIenry Co., They adep-
ted the following resolution and nomi-
mated accordingly, among whom is our
friend j. S. Ferris. OF course he will
be elected:
RESOLVED, That Intemperance is a
great moral. political aud social evil,
scattering broadcast over our beloved
State. woe, misery and ruin TO thou
sands of our fellow citizens: therefore
we demand ofour Legislature an effec-
tive Prohibitory Law against the traf-
fic in Intoxicating drinks.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1854-06-23

Destruction on TuRKEY.-It be
comes our duty TO record the entire
destruction ofturkey, last Wednesday,
by the combined powers Of men, wo-
men and children. Il was literally cut
into pieces, and parcclled out among
those who took it. and when VIC left
the scene Of action, there was hardly
relic Of the splendor which. but an
hour before, had attracted the admi-
ration of multitudes. We could but
think with the poet; Sic transit, Tv-
Key Jat.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1854-06-23

Tux MAns.-Martin Quick has re-
cciyed the contract Cor carrying the
mail from Brookville to Rossville.-
II isto go but twice week. wednes-
days and Saturdays. We regret this
change Of time, and hope that the
citizens Of MI. Carmel and Wynn, will
have Friday substituted for Saturday,
without delay. II will certainly suit
them better.
II. p. @. BARwIcK gets the contract
10 Lawreneeburgh and Versailles
Time same as heretofore.
The mail hence to Connersvlle is 10
be but tri-weekly. We are thus cut
of from daily mail TO indianapolis,
Let US move Cor a daily mail TO Spades
Station. We believe that daily hack
to and from Spades would pay well
and tho mail could be carried at tri-
fling expense.
The time TO Richmond is the same
as heretofore.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1854-06-23

CHAs. r. HoBBs, Of Greensburgh,
nominated Gen. FOLEY, of Decatur,
for Congress, through the Franklin
Democrat. some weeks ago. He now
wishes it understood that he takes il
back. He still thinks Mr.. Foley a
proper person to be voted for by the
the anti-temperance, pro-slavery Dem.
ocrats, but he does not belong to that
wing OF the party. He processes to
be Democrat yet, but we guess he
has been branded "Abolitionist' by
Brown, Bright, Robinson 4 Co.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1854-06-23

THE Know SoMErHISos.-This order
is numerous, and rapidly increasing,
in this county. We are in favor of 1t,
as most of the members are regular
subscribers to the Indiana american.
The terms Of admission aLe onlya dol
lar and half We would say 10 those
who wish to join. that we can yet sup
ply n few new members with back
numbers to the beginning of the thrill
ling story which we are publishing.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1854-06-23
RAILWAY FARE REDUCED.

The active competition and spirited
rivalry between the two leading lines
Of Railroads connecting Cincinnati with
Lake Erie, has led, rs we supposed il
would, TO n reduction Of fare. Pas
sengers are now taken through from
Cincinnati to Buffalo, over the Gin.
Hamilton d. Dayton and Mad River
Railway to sandusky, and by Lake
steamers from the latter place to Buff
falo. for -four dollars. including state
rooms and meals on the boats. This
is a reduction of .Jijiy per cent.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1854-06-23

WAR FooLs.-Tho Legislature Of
Connecticut passed the Maine Law
last week. The vote in the Senate
was IS 10 /. The foolish temperance
men are chuckling over il, just as II
they had gained victory, where
as, IL the liquor sellers, and their aids
certain editors in Indiana, are TO be
believed, there Is more and meaner
liquor sold under that law than before
1t was enacted. The temperance men
Of Now England, who rejoice in this
vote are as great fools as the Indiana
whisky men, who are scared nearly to
death lest similar law should be pass
ed here.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1854-06-23

ORA correspondent OF the Brookville
American suggests the name OF Rev.
THos. NJ. EDDY as suitable person to
represent that District in the next Con-
gress. The correspondent says he
"makes the suggestion without con-
sulting with any person, and under d
conviction that Mr.. Eddy would prefer
the more pleasant duties of the Prstor, II
his health would permit
Mr.. Eddy is well known in this city rs
christian, gentleman and a scholar; his
election TO Congress might infuse little
honesty into that body-an article at u
sad discount in Washington city at pres
o nt.-Mdd. Cour.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1854-06-23

The New York papers Of the lst
inst. contain an account OF the brutal
murder OF an unoifending citizen At
Haversuaw, Rockland county. The
deceased WINS arrcsted while 10 bed half
drunk, was handcufed and had his arms
tied with rope. In Attempting TO get
him into wagon he offered some re-
sIstance--s such only rs q man handcuded
and tied could offer, when the officer
shot him dead. The jury returned a
verdict Of deliberate murder.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1854-06-23
WON'T COME UNDER, y

Judge w. NJ. Taylor,the present Dem
ocratic Mayor Of Madison, and, to our
certain knowledge warm personal and
political friend of Senator BrIghps, In the
Democratic Convention at Madison
made the following significant speech;
~ am not going TO make a speech
longer than this. Measuring about half
the length Of his fore-hnger. have
examined the Nebraska question as
thoroughly NJ tho means at hand would
allow; have read some OF the speeches
for and against the measure, and have
come TO this conclusion, viz: As tho law
now stands, slavery IL prohibited In the
territories OF Nebraska and kansas.-
Repeal the Missouri Compromise line
by enacting the bill now before Con-
gross, and Slavery may go Into the ter
rltories. There are some questions
which must decide for myself; no man
can do 80 for me-this Is one Of them
am an antl-slavery man. opposed to
the spread OF slavery into territories now
free. | cannot sanction any measure
which tends to aid the spread Of sla-
very.p
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1854-06-23

Es-CHAPMAS, who has done moro
work, and harder work. for the Dem
ocratic party In Indiana. than any 9th.
or man in the State. Ia thus treated by
one Of the new importations-a man
who has not been in the State year.
simply because he refuses TO dodge
from post to pillar to keep up with the
ever changing position Of the Office
holders Of that party. The Lawrence
burgh Register thus Announces Chap
mans being candidate for Congress
81. p. Chapman. the ostensible ed
itor Of tho Chandelier. at indianapolis,
has turned his coat, and come out n
rank prating abolitionist. dyed in the
wool. Having thus far failed in getting
any kind of Office. that Of Postmaster
at indianapolis, especially. he has an
nounced himself In the last number OF
his paper as an independent candidate
for Congress, dependent only on the
decision Of his countrymen at the bal
lot box. He runs on the slavery plat.
form exclusively"
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1854-06-23

The CELEBRATroE.-The Odd Eel
lows Of Brookyille had a mo st interest
ing celebration last Wednesday. A
large number OF brethren from neigh
boring lodges was present, which show
ed fraternal feeling worthy of COM
mendation. The address Oy Rev. Or.
Holiday was worthy of the man and of
the occasion. The Dinner got up by
LAFE GARDINER, was feast of good
things. 1t is useless to say more. En-
pa ssaHt we will say that II ever wa are
called upon to make speech to Odd
Fellows, we want II to be after dinner,if
LATE Gardiner gets the dinner, for the
best speech in the world will be forgot
ten In discussing such eatables.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1854-06-23

MARRIED.-on the TIL, inst. by
ID. sLAuonrrR, Esq. Mr.. Dawn GrSS.
to MISS MAlrxpA A. eAnmsos, all Of
Duck creek.
At Hillsboro, o. by Rev. J. w.
Mathews. J. w. Stout, M. D.. olson
crsct. Ind, and Miss Harriet L. Hibben
Of the former place.
On the 9TH inst, by Rev. @. p. Jen-
kins, Mr.. Jacob Geek, 70 Miss Martha
V. Halsoy. all of Clarksburg. Decatur
co., Ind.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1854-06-23


New HAMPsHIRE ELEcrroE. - The
only political movement outside Of
Congress just now, demanding atten-
ton, is the New Hampshire Senatorial
election. Whether President Pierce
shall or shall not be. sustained in his
position on the Nebraska bill, is the
question. At the balloting on Friday
last, the whole number Of votes cast
was 500; necessary for choice. 1856.
John L. Wells. Democrat. had ii7i
Joel Eastman. Wing. 81; Mason w
Tappan, Free Soil, SO. After a second
Intellectual ballot. the election was
postponed to Wednesday of this week,
The Wing State Convention was held
on Tuesday.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1854-06-23

SHAMEFuL.-It is said that the men,
bers of certain secret society, in this
town, abused candidate most cruelty
last week. When they came to the
part of the ceremony that required him
TO jump the broom, he refused, and in
making him obey. the treatment was so
severe that his screams alarmed the
neighbors. We don't believe a word
of il.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1854-06-23

0THon Thomas Smith, the old Dem
ocratic War-Horse In the district south
oius, and for six years their Represe eta-
tive In Congress, Is taking the stump In
opposition to the Nebraska bill. This
is good. No man favoring Oh at bill can
be elected TO Congress In that district
Neio Castle Banner.
Them's our sentiments, exactly, Bro.
Abbott, and we are In favor OF Tom
Smith or any other Smith that will have
the independence to come out, on his
own hook and run against Lane.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1854-06-23

6TWe should have noticed ere this,
the enlargement of the State Sentinel.
II Is we'll printed, and, although IT Is on
the wrong side Of the questions now be-
fore the people, we like to get It. We
like its democracy, but we dislike its love
for slavery and whisky. The publishers
had the good sense to put the price at
90 90.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1854-06-23

Eg-John M. Barbour Of Springfield
Township, has fine loqof good stock,
such rs Durham Cattle, and Blackwell
sheep, Of various ages. which he will
sci! to stock raisers on good TERMS
This stock is well known in this coun-
ty, and needs but to be seen, 10 be adj
mired. Those who want Improved
stock. will do well TO call on Mr.. Bar
bour.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1854-06-23

or The Lancaster Gazette aays II
has learned from +. NJ. Ellis. private
Secretary OF Gov. Medill, that the Gov
ernor would have vetoed the temperance
law, had he possessed the power to have
done Il.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1854-06-23

VERDICT OF CHICAGO CoRoNER's
JuRY.-The Chicago Press publishes
the following verbatim copy ola ver-
diet rendered few days since by a
coroner's jury. upon the body of a
female child found upon the Lake
shore:
STATE OF ILLINoIsE, Cook CO., SIS.
AT an inquisition taken for the peo-
pie of the State of Illinoise and county
of Cook this 26th day Of May a. d.
1854 before Mr.. Austin Hynes Coro.
ner of said county of Cook upon the
view of the body Of Female Child,
name unknown then and lying dead
upon the oaths of Twelve Good and
Lawful Men OF the peopel Of the Said
State and county os Cook and When
and who the said came to his or she
came to her death We the Jury do say
We the the Jurors do Agree The Body
came to her Death by Death un-
known.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1854-06-23
coNyENrroN oFYREEMEE.

The suggestion we made last week
in reference TO convention Of freemen
without regard to party. Is well recei-
we'd. Indeed other papers. without
any concert, about the same date, sug-
gcsted the same time. Let Old Frank
lin be represented.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1854-06-23

A GREAT CALF.-Our enterprising
friend, jeff. Colescott, has calf that
weighed when few days over four
months old, 525 lbs. II there is bet
ter calf than that in this county we
would like to hear from Il. This same
Colescott has bull nearly grown with
which no has taken two premiums al
ready and the threatens to take two this
fall--one for the best bull in the county
and the silver pitcher that's to be given
10 the best bull on the grounds.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1854-06-23

ERA Report was in cir culalion in
Washington last week. that the Presi-
dent had appointed Gov. Wright, Gov
crnor of Kansas, and Gen. Butler,
Governor. of Nebraska. IL so, we will
be pleased with the appointments.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1854-06-23

EDWe call attention To the adver-
tisement Of the Packet Line. We
have been told by those who have
travelled on the packets. that they are
comfortable and prompt. We hope
they will be extensively patronized.
We have been long enough without an
accommodation line to the city. Let
the old stage drag its slow length along,
empty.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1854-06-23

ES-It cost the General Government
$43. 900 to get Burns, the fugitive
from Boston. Who cares? Uncle
Sam Is rich, and then il was spent in
the glorious cause offreed--no Of sla-
very.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1854-06-23

Es-There are now pending, in the
Supreme Court Of Indiana, unsubmit-
ted, nearly 800 causes--some of them
have been standing thus on the docket
for II years.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1854-06-23

ES-It Is asserted that Mr.. Morrison,
of New Hampshire. has refused to
permit his name to be used in connec-
ton with the scnatorship, by the bolt
ing Democrats.
Notices Of liquor bill have been
given. SO the session is likely to be
n protracted one.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1854-06-23

Ey-Prcsident Locke will preach to
the students OF the College next Sab
bath, at II o'clock. In the NJ. T..
Church. The appointment for him at
Centre at that hour is a mistake.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1854-06-23

ES-The Ladies' Temperance Wreath,
is the title Of neat little paper pub
lished at connersyille by Randall d co.
and edited by Mrs. Brownlec of Con-
nersyille and Miss Chitwood of Mt.
Carmel. " deserves the patronage Of
the ladies--price u per year.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1854-06-23

ES-Senator Atchison. Of Missouri.
has issued an address to the people Of
that State. which Is devoted chiefly TO
the Herculcan labor Of abolishing Col.
Benton
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1854-06-23
FRAUD ALLFp0FD

There is war in the camp. trouble at
Washington--more noise and confu-
sion about the Nebraska bill. Fraud
is charged upon member Of the
House Of Representatives. Messrs.
Campbell. of Ohio, Benton. Mace aud
others back the charge. 1t appears
that Mr.. Richardson stated TO the
House that his substitute was the
Senate bill simply. without the Clay
ton proyiso, when, in fact, he had in
serted n clause providing that no per-
sons other than citizens OF the United
States should hold Office or vote until
they had sworn TO support the princi-
pies of this bill. II also provided for
continuing In force all laws locally ap-
plicablc. This includes the act oil
1884, excluding from said territories
all foreigners. on penalty Of u thou.
sand dollars, without passport from
the War Department, limiting the time
they shall remain and their route Of
travel
Mr.. Mace will introduce u bill amen
ding and explaining the Nebraska act
and Messrs. Benton, Campbell, ant
others, will take the floor In denuncia.
ton OF the fraud thus imposed on tn,
country. We may expect some SHARP
talking. This matter is agitatcd in III,
House.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1854-06-23

0TMr. Towers, Wing and antl.Ne-
braska, has been elected Mayor OF
Washington City, by several hundred
majority. The Board Of Council are al
30 Why. The papers speak Of Il Us a
great Nebraska triumph.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1854-06-23

The OBJ FELLows' MAGAZINE, will
be published hereafter at CenlreyiIle,
Prof Jocelyn will BIO sole editor and
proprietor. Price one dollar per year.
Subscriptions will be received at this
Office.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1854-06-23

ES-MR. CLARKsoS. suggests to the
democrats Of this county, through the
Franklin Democrat, that they nomi-
nate two tickets in this county, one for
prohibition and the other against pro-
hibition, and pledges his influence to
prevent others from running. It ap.
pears like reasonable suggestion, but
our neigher is opposed 10 II.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1854-06-23
THE WAR.

There has not yet been received any
farther war news. The next battle
will be bloody one. The news Of it
is daily expected.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1854-06-23

Tar C1LEBs was in town last week,
ir search Of wife. We understand
that he will return shortly. He called
AZ our Office, but we could give him no
satisfactory information on the subject.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1854-06-23

CANprpArEs.--We learn that j. @.
BuRroS. l. X. LEE, and DIR. j. IL. Quick
are candidates for the Office Of Auditor.
JAMES HAWTHORN and WIN. RonEsoS
for the Office Of Treasurer, Judge CANT
and A. r. M'Cleery for tho Office Of
Senator, and +. II. A. JETEn for the
Office Of Representative. oil subject to
the decision Of the Democratic Con.
vention. SPRINGER WHEY, Esq, is a
candidate for the Senate, without ref.
erence to the Convention; and we un-
derstand also that EVAN Owens, Of
Mt. Carmel. will be a candidate for the
Office Of Auditor, subject only to the
will Of the people. These are all Dem
ocrats--whether lizards" or "Softs"
we are not prepared to say. Some Of
them arc the right kind Of men.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1854-06-23

1T Is getting common for both Irish
and Germans TO nominate men OF their
own number for Office and support them
at the polls, simply because they are
Irish and German. They are always
present at caucuses and conventions. de-
handing the nomination Of foreign born
citizens, not because they are the best,
but because they are foreign born. That
is the only reason they offer. And
not this alone, but We have frequently
seen foreigners, not yet citizens, clamor-
ing on the stump or bullying at tho bal
lot-box, threatning old American cit
liens with Irish or German vengance, IL
they don't vote for Irish or German can
dldatcs.'
We could give columns Of just such
talk but this must suffice for the present.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1854-06-23

LIrERARY.-We understand that the
examinations and exhibitions connected
with tho closing Of the session will take
place some time next week. We ARE not
appraised OF the times or places. We
suppose the examinations will be In the
College and the exhibitions In the church
They ought TO be.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1854-06-23

CIEofssATf MARKETS. the non
appearance Of our Cincinnati Cores
pondcnce we infer that no material
change In prices has taken place. At
latest date flour was about 2 40. and de-
clinIng-whoat about IS and declining
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1854-06-23

ETTbe people Of Portland, Me-,
gave Lord Elgin public reception
and dinner last week. when on his way
from Washington to Canada.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1854-06-23

Rs-The street preaching in New
York and Brooklyn was continued on
last Sunday, but all was quiet. and
nothing occurred TO disturb the peace
Of either city.