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The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1854-07-12

HERE is rom antic incident, as related
in letter from Washington:
"A handsome young lady, closely vein.
ed, took a seat in one of our train of cars.
On approaching Baltimore. she desired
the conductor to let her alight square or
two this side Of the depot. She was told
that it was unusual to stop the train II Z
point so close in. The fair one remon.
slrated, and the conductor consented to
have the speed slackened and assisted her
off. 1t was done. Subsequently, il vaa
ascertained that the lady's parents desir.
ed her to marry young gentleman Of
this place whom she did not fully approve.
Of. She therefore wrote to more success-
ful lover in Baltimore, who met her 6 ihe.
place referred to; the happy couple pro.
ceeded to the house of minister, were
married, and continued en- route for New
York.
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BUSH YouR ToMAToEs.-It is just @sa
sensible to grow peas without bushing them
as il is tomatoes. You may grow both
in slovenly sort Of a way, if you have
plenty of room on the ground; but you
can grow either twice as we'll upon some-
thing to support them, and tomatoes are
decidedly better grown up in the air than
near the ground, under the shade Of q
mass of vines. The best support for a
tomato vine is bush set firmly in the
ground. The branches have room to
spread among the limbs and support the
fruit. The plan is much better than. tying
to stakes and trimming, according to our.
experience. We have tried both ways.
SIZE OF THE Illnoia would
make forty such States as Rhode Island.
and Minnesota sixty. Missouri 10 larger
than all New England. Ohio exceeds
either Irelar D., Scotland OF Portugal, and
equals Scotland, Belgium and Switzerland
together. Missouri is more than half ~
large as Italy, and larger than Denmark.
Holland, Belgium and Switzerland. Mis.
souri, and Illinois are larger than Englan&s
Scotland, Ireland and Wales,
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1854-07-12

In the tropical seas,
There q beautiful isle,
Where storms never darken,
The sunlights soft smile.
There the hymn of the breeze
.aa And the hymn Of the stream
Are mingled in one,
Like sweet sounds in dream.
There the song. birds at morn,
From the thick shadows start,
y Like musical thoughts
From the poets full heart.
$. There the song birds at noon
Sit in silence unbroken,
Like an exquisite dream
e>sa In the bosom unspoken.
! There the flowers hang like rainbow'
On wildwood and lea
%, say, wilt thou dwell
In that sweet isle with me?
sss In the depths Of the sky
There's a beautiful star,
Where no yew casts shadow
The bright scenes to mar.
There the rainbows ne'er fade,
And the dews are ne'er dry,
And a circlet Of moons
Ever shines in the sky.
There the songs Of the blest,
And the songs of the spheres,
Are increasingly heard
Through. the infinite years.
There the soft air floats down
From the amarinih bowers,
All faint with the perfume
OF Eden's own flowers.
ze There truth, love and beauty
Immortal will be-
o, say, will thou dwell
In that sweet star with me?
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1854-07-12
Take Care of Your Health.

Our agricultural laborers are among the
most robust OF our whole population; and
in this class we mean to include all those
men. women and children, Immediately
connected with farming operations. Al
this season of the year the whole working
force is called in requisition; besides the
main stay Of the farm, grandpa is seen
carrying out water, turning hay, raking
after, &c. The daughter is called home
from school to help in the kitchen or the
dairy; even little bub and sissy have their
several chores, all of which keep the house,
hold busy, and send them tired and sweat
ing to their beds at night.
While this great draft is made upon the
vital powers, it requires great caution and
judgment to recruit and keep up the supply
without borrowing too much upon the fu-
ture, or laying the foundatio for an early
and decrept old age. Here the good wife
has an important duty to perform in setting
out such dishes as will promote health, oE
which our Editress has written so wisely in
former numbers Of this paper. Besides
this the good wife or the older sisters.
should see to it that the little folks have,
good plain beds in well ventilated rooms.
and withal that they wash off the sweat
and dust before they retire for the night.
good firm mattress is the best bed for all.
We would rather sleep on the bare straw
tick than TO lie upon feathers. and we have
pitched off many feather bed. which was
the pride Of the hospitable hostess, in our
summer rambles.
Let no working man or woman, during
these hot nights at least, sleep in a single.
garment they have worn during the day.
Keep special suit for this purpose and
during the alteration let one be hung upv
TO have thorough airing. Open the win
dows Of your sleeping rooms, and if con-
venient, keep open the inside doors, during
the night. Bathing should b practiced
daily by every one. In our younger days
we took to the river like duck, but we
have learned that good bah can be had
from bucket of water in the bed room, on
retiring, and when things are thus handy
it is not so likely to be neglected. We say
to oil, off with your steaming filth, and
make yourselves sweet bed.fallows.
Let your clothing be light and loose;
make the youngsters wear suspenders to
their pantaloons to allow free action to the
abdominal muscles. Throw away your
wooden woodchuck holes, and invest 12k
cents in q palm leafhat Always keep your
head cool if you do not want to addbe your
brains. Exercise an active moderation in
your labors, and by the blessing of God
you will go through the season and come
out safe and sound. So mote it bel Cult,
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4uetrg.
The Isle and the Star.
In the tropical eas,

BY GEO. D. PRENTICE.
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JAPAN OPENED.

sfuLL PARTICULARS OF THE INTERVIEW o
- COM. PERRY WITH THE JAPANESE, &C.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1854-08-04

wsprepared short notice last
week, Of the visit Of our young friend,
to the home and acquaintances of his
youth. but il was. accidentally mis-
laid.
He had been in the land OF gold
about Eve years Among the 6rst who
went. active, industrious and talented,
he has acquired a position and fortune
in that country that can but be graft
flying to all his friends. and his parents
in particular He has taken an i'm
Iportant part in the political movements
|of the day, but his reputation and for
tune have been derived chiefly from
skin and success in the practice of the
law.
We would be glad TO retain him as
one Of our own for the future. yet we
could hardly advise him to make the
sacrifice. that this would require
Hence, after a proracted visit we ex.
pect to part with him again. We shall
do so with the greater pleasure, if he
entersinto a suitable partnership before
leaving, and takes his partner. with
him. John is too worthy a young man
to remain bachelor.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1854-08-04
FREEMEN'S TICKET.

Mr.. EprroR:--Pleasc announce my name as can
dldate TO- Township Assessor for Brookviile
township, etshe october election.
DAVID v. JOHNSON.
Ma. GoopwISs--Pieasc announces Tho name OF o
NJ. Powsrs.as an independent Candidate for The
once Of Treasurer, al the ensuing election.
MANY VOTERS.
Mn. EpIroR.--You viii please announce my
name, as candidate for The Office Of County Au-
diior, at the ensuing October election.
JOHN J. CHAPMAN.
Nm. Goopwfx-You viii please announce my
name as a candidate FOR The oaace OF County
Treasurer, at the ensuing October Election.
B.u. WEST.
Mn. EproR;-yoa will please announce ny
name AZ au Independent candidate 81 the octo-
Der election FOR The Office OF Auditor Of Frank
In County. EVAN OWENS.
Ma. EpfroRs--Plcaso announce my name ~ N
Independent candidate forrownshlp Assessor Tor
isrookville township, at The October election.
rHos. r. SMITH.
Ma. GooDwlss--P Please announce the name Of
WILL. CUMBAcK, OF Decatur county, a. eau
ddsc Cor Congress. In this dlstnel, subject 10 The
decision Of The people at the polls.
Mn. Rproa.--You will please announce ny
name ~ an independent candidate Cor The sherif-
atty OF Franklin county, cub Get 10 the via OF the
people. WASHINGTON J. MCCARTHY.
Ala. GoopwIs;--Picaso announce my name as
candidate for sherGef Ffaaklln county, a. The en-
suing October election.
MALCOLM A. LOVES.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1854-08-04
John A. MArsoN, ESQ.

The numerous friends Of our form
or townsman, J. A. Matson, will be
pleased TO learn that he is slowly re-
coving from severe abscess in the
thigh, from which he has been snffer-
ing for several months. He is now at
the Knightstown Springs, and. with his
excellent lady, he will visit Brookville
in few weeks.
THE SUNDAY LAw.-The Philadel-
phia Bulletin, says that the Supreme
Court OF Pennsylvania have made de-
cission, which in effect renders null
and void the law restraining the sale Of
ardent spirits on the Sabbath. The de-
cision is regarded with great dissatistac-
ton by the people Of the city.
FFGooD.--The unlicensed grog
hole proprictors in New York. are like.
ly to have hard time of it. The city
temperance alliance have already OBJ
aimed decision against one Of th,
crew and the prospect for the balance
looks decidedly squally.
fE-We saw a one armed negro
the other day. as drunk MS n whit,
man. Hc said that he would ncve
vote for temperanco--that he is in ia
vor Of drinking when n body feels lik
it--he knows better than TO drink /,
burt--somo Of the smartest gentlemen
in town drink--he is opposed To drunk
enness. A smart negro that.
o. The Superintendent OF the Com
mercial Hospital. ut Cincinnati, hayin
been uoduced by the Catholic Telt
E graph, says he sopposes these attack
. are made because he has objected
persons depositing money in the priest
hands for safe keeping, aud then becon
prblic charge as pappers. The Dire,
!, ors Of the Infirmary also state that the
u have, utter the death Of persons ADM
ted us paupers, found upon them n
priests receipts 70, considerable sums
money. II n priest acts Us deplsital
. for those who wish to ppler the Ho
y pital, and then frcommends them for a
Il mission as necessituous persons. he
l. certainly swindling, and should DO G
posed aud dealt with sceording to la'
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1854-08-04

Tx MILLrossl--The Prerident
wants Congress to put $40 600 600
at his disposal that he may buy Cuba
before Congress meets again. Thep pro-
position met with but little favor al
FIRST, but the President having signi6ed
his purpose TO regard It as an ADMIN.
IsrRArroS measure. there is but little
doubt that he will get the money
And why uotg Is not Cuba dog CHEAP
at $40 900 900? II will make sever
al slave states. and the Constitution
most clearly requires the purchase OIL
conquest Of all lands in which slavery
can flourish.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1854-08-04

mate candidates, and there was a gene
raj consultation about what to do In this
day Of trouble snd political revolution.
twas 6nully resolved 70 bring out their
srnoEc men, without regard 70 former
claims. or prior bargains. But how was
this question 70 be settled II wa. de-
termined that all the candidates, az we'll
as those who ought 10 be candidates.
should stand up In row, and then the
voters should pass along she line and
smell each mans breath and he whose
breath was the sTnescEsr. should be the
candidate. Was this not as good a.
Rays idea Of strength A msn whose
constitution was strong enough 10 sleep
BY the Court House Ell night where he
had dropped ip, so that he might fin5
IL by morning light, could not con pare
with the other test.
We saw one OF the Walkers. Che
other Gay, Who told US that their Erm bad
just got through tho investig cation oft heir
affairs. They find their liabilities TO be
S57. 900, and that they have 1919 900 of
assets 20 meet their liabilities.
The election Of directors for the
Ohio end Of the Valley Road, win be
held at Cincinnati, on Thursday the 10th
day Of August
I'VE saw a man the other day who
we think must be one OF the original
Know Nothings." He says the "Sons
OF Temperance are enemies to their
country" and that he will not vote for
one so long as he lives- Soft you wish
to be initiated into that society 20 soon,
as the man will not probably live long,
as his breath Is rather stronger than
his body. and il will probably tear him
in pieces soon. q
c. +. c.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1854-08-04
rERRonrsM.

A correspondent Of the National
Era. writing from Kansas territory.
says thata companyof eight men from
Indiana, who were examining the
country along stream called the
Grasshopper,a tributary Of the Kansas
river. were driven off by the threats Of
the shareholders already squatted up.
on the lands. The correspondent
says
The lndianians declared they wers
not Abolitionists. but they were told
that coming from free State amount
cd TO the same thing; but that they
could 60 to Nebraska. where there
would be no effort to establish slavery
The men left the country. saying they
would prefer peace and poorer coun
try
This is 'squatter sovereignty. with
vengeance.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1854-08-04

nis e.ston .rv In pspsl countries, to
p,h)iuh he bulls Of the pope, when any
sroni,ent man 4 ere ,mmunicated.--
Aaths Catholic Convention that met
AZ Grsensburoh, last week excommuni-
estsd Hon. Tom Smith, We publish the
sn.thsuna. Tor the benefit Of those who
vs.t "a kpow how Il IL done. Let il
- remembered that Mr. Smiths only
sis 4 s;nplv DENYING The supremacy oil
slavery. ssd in maintaining his position
svsn sfssr the viii OF the President was
nads known. Every body knows that
- least two thirds Of the Demo-
Gratis, when the scheme was first pro-
posed, objected. but when Il was UNDER
stood that the party adopted the mess-
ne, they csved in. Mr.. Smith remained
Grn- Hence the following sxccmmu-
nicstion:
wzs.xzs: The Hon. Thomas Smith
Of Ripley county, whom the Democrats,
through their delegates in Convention
assembled on occasions ike the pres
snt, four times nominated for seat In
coagrsss-whom the Democrats in this
District three times elected to Congress
has been fsr some time prss tending to-
wsrds his ancient and our present po-
litical snemies--esrecially the Adolf
tionists ard Free soilers--until at
length he has thrown himself Into their
cordial embraces BY presiding over their
deliberations at Mongrel Convention
1t Indiana polls on the 18th inst. and has
shown himself. upon other occasions.
ready, and willing co destroy the party
that fostsrsd and made him. Therefore.
RzssIvrp, That. while we prescribe
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1854-08-04
HAND TINES.

From the papers generally, we learn
that "oId Hards Times" is playing hav-
oc with the watering places. Newport,
Saratoga, Cape May and other fashion,
able resorts are much Less crowded than
formerly The extravagances of living
last year have gone far to the tighten
ing OF the money market this year. Men
who were flush then, are "hard up" now
and the wives and daughters who have
not the means for wearing what they
used to wear, are not content to appear
in the same dress twice a day abroad
and must, therefore, stay at home.
The extravaganza Of living at the
palace hotels Of New York. or the re-
nowned watering places Of the land.
the extravagances IF silks. laces. and
other costly apparel; Of jewelry and
fashy ornaments; ef fashionable ant
really wearisome parties, with their
costly wines and sumptuous dinners
has gone far towards producing beggafy
in the land. or something worse.
Il might have been expected. How
could II be otherwisel A perfect mania
seemed to seize upon the community
TO stand this time last year at the TIRES
hold OF any Of the ee-dollar-a-duy no
tells OF the North, one might have sup
posed all America was on a spree, ans
that California had so enlarged the finan
ces Of our private citizens that they
we're dellrous with joy, and having de-
termined to spend Il somehow or othel
before they die, were only anxious ts
know how they might multiply sources
OF luxury, with no reference whatever (,
the pecuniary demand.
The New York Tribune, In YER,
sensible article on "Hard Times,
thinks tive must take In sail" Tn,
truth is, unless this is done there will
be little sail lett before long TO take In
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1854-08-04
Luuf1HANr NOBLE.

LrnurxxAsr JAMES NOBLE, the ell
dest. and only surviving son Of Hon.
James Noble. formerly Senator from
this ssAse. and a resident Of Brookville.
wa on visit, last week to his friends
in this place. He has been absent 80
vosrs. except one brief visit many
yssr ago. For thirty years he has
been in the q. s. Navy. passing
through the several grades, until. for
severalyears. he has occupied the post
OF Lieutenant.
His visit was brief, but gratifying
to the few who knew him in days o.
yore. To him Il must have been
frauvht with painful "reminiscences -
There are but Few here now Ihathe knew
thirty years ago. These few have
changed from childhood and youth, tc
manhood and IRON middle-aged man
hood to old age. But most have
died.
The town has changed--even the
old hills do not present the appearance
they did thirty years ago. II he visi
ted the old homestead ne found
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1854-08-04
upor HOLMAN.

' The Luxembourg Register gives
the following history Of the Demo-
cratic candidate for Congress in this
district
I'VE are proud to have it 10 say thai
Judge Holman was born in this coun'
~. And as an evidence of his talent
and ability. tits only necessary TO soy
that when but 81 years Of age. he wal
elected Probate Judge, afterwards el
ected Prosecutor and when cal
was made by the people OF Indiana
for Convention 10 revise the Consti
tuition Of The State. Judge Holman wa
selected as n delegate from this county
In 1861 he was elected 70 serve in thu
Legislature In 1889 he was electe'
Judge of the Court Of Common Plea
for the district composed OF the coun
ties Of Dearborn and Ripley counties
which Office he now holds.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1854-08-04

Jusr IN TowS.-We told our read
ers last week that they would find us,
hereafter. at the old Office. east Of the
Court House. but we did not tell them
how nicely we are fixed. In the
first place. our Office is as clean as a
new pin; and we would just hint to our
lady friends. that il they desire to see
us in this Elk" they must call soon,
for our imp may rub bis sooty hands
against the clean wall, and then lis
glory is gone.
But the company We keep--that is
an important item. We have Thurs.
ton, the shoemaker, in one room; and
King. the Post Master. in another; and
Beeks and Doctorman. the tailors, in
the other. How il will tickle us to see
the stage driving up to OUR Office just
as IL il were OUR stagel
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1854-08-04
aitS

On the 5ist ulL. az the residence Of
her son, VIM. o. Rucker, Mrs.-
RUckER. aged about City years.
On the 30th ult. at the residence of
I. J. Tyner, MARTHA. daughter of
Jas. s. Colescott, Jr.. aged about nine
months.
AT Mt. Carmel, on tae 25th ult,
CLARA, daughter Of Henry and Mar
tha Richards. aged about one. year and
eight months.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1854-08-04

zs-The examination Of the White
Water Presbytcrial Academy viii tar,
place next Wednesday and Thursday
The Trustees are requested TO meet al
p. NJ, on Thursday. The Exhibi,
ton win be on Thursday night. Il
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1854-08-04
PUBLIC OPINION.

AN EpiroR WHIrPED.-A correspond
ent OF the Connersville Telegraph, wrl-
ting from Brookville, states that Will
lam Robson made an attack upon Il. A.
Goodwin, editor Of the American and
beat him brutally. Now, we declare
that any man who win pound an editor
will steal. There, now, pounce upon
US, will you Mr. Goodwin, II is said
never fights---he believes in non-tosist-
ance, and so from principle, quietly sub
mitted TO the whaling. This was, no
doubt, very commendablei in the self-sac-
rifcing editor, but we cannot help think
ing that an unusual amount Of apostolic
cal grace has been vouchsnfed to him in
thus acting in obedience 10 the mandate;
"lf thine enemy smitc thee on one
cheek turn to him the other Also" But
we prefer another Interpretation TO this
passage, which we once heard pic US
class-leader give. Said. he, 81 believe
the bible, every word OF it, and | try to
! live the life OF Christian, but do not
believe that Christ every meant us to
stand patiently aud allow man to beat
US into Jelly. Now II my enemy were
to smitc me upon one cheek, would,
as the scriptures require, turn to him the
other also, but as / turned icould knock
him dosca II could" We subscribe
TO this theory, we do, Us you would learn
TO your sorrow, Mr.. Robson, II you
were to swing your mercileA maliets
around our editorial Uranium. Rich
moad Palladium.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1854-08-04

o DrARl-The following hiiolutin
resolution was adopted unanimously
BY the District Democratic Convcn-
ton:
Rssoired. That the platform Of the
State Democratic Convention is oul
platform; that ON II We meet and hal
our fellow 4 emocrals throughout nj
Indiana. fom the first shout "t
srmsp III ihelast shot Is firel. We ar
with you IN faith and action.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1854-08-04

EETo keep Butter solid, and sweet
in hot weather. lIavea stone jar half
full OF brine, strong enough to float
an egg. Sugar may be added. but it
is not indispensable. Into this. drop
your rolls, or prints Of butter, when
thoroughly worked and ready for use.
Keep the jar closely covered, and you
will probably not have a plate OF oily
butter on your table all summer; un'
less you orc in the habit Of putting
yom butter on the table tho first, in
stead OF the last thing. ut meal times.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1854-08-04

EfrTng WiDE AwAKE, Is the name
Of n Know Nothing paper soon 10 be
started at indianapolis. Now. by
keeping wide awake. we expect to
know whether there are any Know
Nolhings, among us or not--lhcy will
take that paper.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1854-08-04

NOTICE
IN Pursuant 70 the 18th section OF The 1rsl vol.
Of the Revised Statutes Of the yeur fos2, relating
10 Common Schools, notice Is hereby given that 4
certificate Of purchase for the following described
Lands, 10 viii the northwest quarter VI The south
west quarter OF Section, no. sixteen In Tow ship no.
elevenof Range twelve ,conia Mug forty and thirty
eight hnndredths acres of land aud being lot no. fe
said certificate, viii deliver lhu same 10 tue Audi
tor Of Frank In County, lad, and " said caruf-
cate should not be found, three months from this
date, proceed according 10 the statute la such ca
ses, made and provided 20 obtain from said adj
iora now eenlacs W Of purchase.
MOSES BOWMAN, Assignee e.
hrEny ESoLEHART, Purchaser.
Rockville, Ia. Aug. 4, io3f.-a3-isw.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1854-08-04

CATHOLIC pAUPERs "A recent ex-
animation OF the official record Of the
Commercial Hospital Of Cincinnati
shows that from April ist, 1850, to March
ist 1851, out OF 1889 paupers admitted
there were 1890 Roman Catholics, ard
$50 Of other sects. The record was
then abandoned as inyidious andin char
liable consideration Of the feelings Of
others.