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Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1854-12-15


We hope our readers have read
shis document Every American cit
hsn ,hosld read Il. It Il lengthy. but
Il could not we'll DO much shorter and
treat Of all the subjects Of interest, as
much in detail as Il ought. Il gives.
indeed. q bird's eye view Of our ma
ional afairs--sueh view as we all
ere anxious TO take once year. In
style Of composition it is yet somewhat
Objectionable. but II 10 such an inn
provsment on the stilted style Of his
fnt message. that We have large
hopes. that. BY another meeting Of
Congress. he VIII writs quite good
Engliah.
We think that most Of the meas
xsss recommended. will he highly ap-
proved BY the people. Except, that
c,ngress should. without delay. open
some kind OF q road from the States
east OF the Rocky Mountains TO The
esxtss west Of them; and railroad Is
certainly the kind demanded. We sp'
prove or Withholding tho public lands
from railroad companies.
To lower the tariff Is probably the
only means in the power Of tho gene
raj government 70 produce general
bankruptcy. and hasten the establish
msnt Of . specie standard. We are
10 favor Of specie circulation only.
bat whether that will not bring about
. desirable end too fast. Is doubtful,
In attaining that. we want to make
haste slowly. q
He makes a rood case Of the Grey-
town STAIR. and we incline to believe
he is more than half right. We still
believe however, that the end could
have been accomplished without the
shedding Of 30 much gunpowder. II
not. the government did right. lis
wrong to demand protection Of our
government. and then abuse the gov.
eminent for rendering Il. But was
not the insult offered Soule nearly a
great as that offered Borland? We
notice that he treats Il differently. But
circumstance alter cases. from diff
srsnt points Of view" as the poe'
hath said.
But what about the hard times?--
Could he not prescribe remedy
Wonder II he meant the reduction o.
the tariff as that?
And what about the late elections
and squatter sovereignty? Had h
not heard from SAN? We think Ia
ought to have said somthing about thu
hobby that threw him. But taking j
al in all. il is o good message.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1854-12-15

In which bills we're hurried through
the General Assembly. Bills had
been passed without being read. and
lawsrepealed by reference TO the word,
line. section. or chapter. until the con.
fusion that followed left the statute 40
ambiguous that the most able jurists
In the State were unable to ascertain
their meaning"
The Court say that the labor inyol.
we'd win tend 20 greater certainty and
perfection In Legislation. Legislators
being sometimes lazy. should have be-
fore them the act itself, in order to
full understanding Of the subject mat
ter. A section might seem unobieo-
tionable when considered by itself
that would fail TO meet appreciation
when compard with the old law.
Also, by publishing the old law
with the amendments the lsst act
would always contsiu all the statutory
provisions upon thepardcular subject.
and repeal by implication woald 70 a
great extent. be avoided. as the am.
endments could only effect the law
contained in the amending act
The section under consideration wa.
borrowed from the Constitution Of
Louisiana, and has received judicial
construction in that State, and the leg.
'lslatlve construction aswellas The IN.
di"'al has been in conformity with The
view we have taken. their acts fully
set forth the old law in haze perba.E
See acts OF l847. Is4s, 1850. =,
This decision reaches large
number OF the amendments 10 the Rev.
lsed Statutes enacted by The last Ter.
islature. five recollect rightly o1r
amended Probate Law is among Them.
and The embarrassment and dIficultv
that must grow out Of an abrocation
of that will be very great. The most
astonishing feature OF the affair il The
peryerse stupidity Of the Legislature
in disregarding a constitutional nro.
vision 80 plain andIimperat.ve.---lad.
Journal. rs T. E.ft~ta III
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1854-12-15

Ing charities Of ths Gospel. Is safely
invested. and God has promised an
interest that may well make the usury
taker envious. The Bible cause IL
growing in the confidence Of the pso-
pie. In the open Bible. without note
or comment. they see the hope and
safety of'this great people.
"Is The CT sic in money matters O.
verS" This Is = question we meet sv-
cry day. and who can telli But there
Is declaration ef Holy Writ which
has had Its ful6llment: "what meas.
are you meet shall DO measured to you
again" Brokers 10 Cincinnati deter
mined to crush the banks Of Indiana.
A law passed BY their last legislature
furnished the preteIt. They raised
the hue and cry--one long. loud cry
OF Indiana Wildcat" They raised
the distrust OF the masses. and forth.
with they said. IF Indiana banks are
worthless. how do we know our own
are safe? Then began the run; they
were compelled to bow before the
storm; they diggsd q rii for another,
and fell into Il themselves There Is
q good deal OF retribution IN this
world. aud men would do we'll 10 heed
It.
In the literary world hear Of no.
thing new. save rumor that a talent
ed su.horsss Of Indiana designs pub
fishing a volume OF her former pro-
ductions early in the Spring. The
public may expect feast. The Dem
ocratic Review bids fair to take re-
putable rank among the magazines Of
the country. Politics aside. 1t has
some able articles. II has room for
improvement. and will. no doubt. i'm
prove.
There isa rumor that ths State
Sentinel will perhaps soon change
hands. This give merely as an item
Of news.
The citizens are on the gus vive for
the assembly OF the new Legislature,
This time they expect to see moral
and respectable body OF men. Inc
insinuations as to any former ones.
speeulations are ahos. as to the char.
scter Of the forthcoming message.
But a. l understand you have a cor.
respondent secured 10 give your legis.
lative news. when there Is any.
shall not make myself ridiculous by
speculations outside Of my usua
modes OF thought.
May | hope 10 be remembered t
my old friends in your town and il
vicinity ] hope 'oon to hear that
you have all recovered from temporary
pressure, and that prosperity attend
you. Yours fraternally.
T. M. f.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1854-12-15

the people TO enquire II many Of
these defects are not the resulted the
incompetency Of those to whom they
have committed this responsible
charge. and. IL 80. Il IL with them to
apply the corrective. Have not the
people adopted dangerous plan in
selecting their judicial oiicersf Have
they not tsksn their poliiieai views as
their rule Of qualification. and not
their legal knowledge and moral In
tegrity. Who has not seen the evil
that has grown out Of this courses---
Who will dare TO stand up and try to
correct III But now. Mr.. Editor. II
you should happen to publish thls let.
ter. SO that its contents should be
made public. the frat that will be
said about Il will be that he II med
ding with politics. Well. that's Q.
nough. Some Of The remarkably
tender viii be horror. stricken at once.
and they will drop him ipslanter. A
great many things are bad enough.
but for preacher TO NEEDLE with
politicsl All But just here would
inquire whether 1t would not he well
for preachers to have, sometimes. a
little politics. and politicians a little
religion, By way of correcting acme OF
the extremes Of both. IL II not true
that there is too much disposition In
community. generally, to separate
and keep At distance tho different
classes and professions in society,"
Why should 1t be thought sacriligious
for a Christian to consult the temporal
as be who is denominated q politician
TO investigate the religious interests
Of The country? What would be our
civil institutions withou the sustaining
virtues and precepts Of the gospelG
and what would he our religious priv.
ileges without the protection of our
wholesome laws? Let US not repro
bate the one, nor disfranchise the
other. Let US. as brethren, eneour.
age the good and discourage the bad
which we find in each other; and lei
us always regard the Apostles ad'
vice; LET him that thlnketh h,
standeth. take heed. lest he fall"
+. G.. WOOD.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1854-12-15
THE RESULT IN ILLINOIS.

The Cincinnati Enquirer had a big
Shanghai elevated, and several trem-
endous linesin capitals. commencing-
GLORIOUS DEMOCRATIC VIC
TORY!-IILISoIs CARRIED ny THE
DExocRArsll-JupoE DouoLAs sus-
rAISxDlll &c.
Now for some facts and figures
The present Illinois delegation in Con-
gress stands. Democrats 6, Wings 81
In the late election. tho Nebraska
question was the only question be-
fore the people. and upon that was the
battle fought, old party differences be-
ing in a great manner concealed.
Now for the Legislature. The
last Legislature stood, Senaie--Dem-
osrats, 90; Whigs,.5. House-Dem-
ocrats. &c; Wings. 10; Freesoiler-
Thus the Legislature was over whelm-
ingly Democratic. there being q clear
Democratic majority of 81. This
Legislature passed joint resolution
in favor Of the Nebrafka'Bill and Dou-
glas' course. But as in the Congress
ssional so in the Legislative election,
did the anti-Nebraska storm prevail.
In almost every Senatorial district
hoard from. anti-Nebraska prevailed,
and Douglas is in the minority even in
that body. The House is overwhelm-
ingly anti-Nebraskal And this is the
great Democratic triumph.
How many more such victories will
|; take to utterly annihilate the Doug
lss-Pierce party in Illinois?
But q great victory is claimed be-
cause Moore. the Democratic candi'
date for Treasurer, and the only Officer
who was voted for overthe whole State,
has probably been elected by nearly
5000 majority. Well. Pierce had 9
majority Of more than $4,000 Over
Scott in 1859. Now who believes
with the result Of the Congressiona
and Legislative election before him
that If the anti Nebraska line had bee
drawn on Moore he could by any pos
sibility have been elected? VIII
doubts but that he would have been de
feated by more than $1,000 votes?-
The people did not care about thei
State Treasures position on ques
ton in which he could in no officis
manner interfere. Thousands Of fine
voted for him, who voted against ever
candidate for Congress or Legislator
who dared uphold the administration
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1854-12-15
rs-A letter from Laurel informs ~

ES-A letter from Laurel informs US
that Swiggett came down stairs. outoi
the Bank, some days ago, as if his
feelings had been touched; and an i'll
natured notice OF Cashier Ewing inn
plies that he had done it. Said letter
requests us. to ask Swiggett to try it
again, and the citizens will see that he
has fair play-such play at least as
Brokers or their agents deserys. Try
it again Seth, and il they don't fork
over, make mouths at 'erl, and print
'cm too.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1854-12-15
xrIt will be seen by our Co,

HIt will be seen by our Con-
gressioral Proceedings, that Hon. J.
ID. Bright. OF this state. has been e.
lected President Of the Senate. This
constitutes him Vice President Of the
United States. And We now repeat
the prediction we uttered year ago,
that he VIII be the next Democratic
candidate for the Presidency. And
he will be hard one TO beat. Should
the American people determine still tc
have a pro-slavery President. we
would prefer Mr.. Bright to any man
we kno y OF.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1854-12-15
ANOTHER RANK.

We can not keep up with the new
Banks. or the broken ones. though vi
try 70 do IL. There Is now another
one added to the list. Il will DO seen
BY the following. from ths Evansville
Enquirer. that II halls from no place In
particular. Possyville is town In
Posey County. a',out the size OF South
gate. In this Ceaniy. andrabout as far
from every place. Three cheers for
Free Banks md their circulation;
PosxYvILLE BASK.--There are few
places so highly favored as the county
seat Of that good old county Possy.-
Poseyvillc Il blessed with . Bank
which boasts the euphoneous title OF
"Orange Bank OF Poseyville." But
Poseyville seems 10 slumber in uncon-
scious bliss, she Is scarcely aware that
she is so highly honored. Her people.
and there are no better people than
those OF Poseyyille. are ignorant to
some extent Of the honor that has been
done them. Nor arc they to blame
for their ignorance.
Optics kesn II takes, Z weon,
10 zee what IL not 70 BE sssn
Poseyyille Is not TO blame. for the
fact IL. there is no bank there. no cash.
Ter. no counter, mo nothing" Of the
kind. II Democracy would pass cur
rent. that Of Poseyville would pass
whereyerher majorilies are known. but
Poscyville does not hold herself res
ponsibls for bank bills issued from an
imaginary institution. Letters and
circulars often 90 10 Poseyville direct
ed to the Orange Bank Of Poseyville'
and there they lay. The Cashier has
not even ghost there to acknowledge
theirreceipt. The notes are going the
rounds. we have seen some In this city,
but where they are bound one cannot
say any more than he can trace the
viewless Currents Of the winds. This
is one Of the beauties Of banking
We have notes afoat redeemsble--no-
where. i Gentlemen from Poseyvili,
know nothing Of this Bank, and oui
only conjecture on the subject Is that il
is purely "Know Nothing" concern
and will remain so.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1854-12-15

MEAT s.--Our farming
friends who visit Cincinnati..with seeds,
or for seeds, will not only find the
right place to trade al J. +. Dere d
Co.'s. but they will find there large
variety offarming implements. Among
them are several kinds Of Meat Cut.
ters. No man should depend on Dor.
rowing such machine, any more than
he would on borrowing a plough or
n Tanning Mill. Moro than twice the
cost Of the Gutter will soon be speni
in trying to borrow one.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1854-12-15

REsuMED.-Those who have occa-
sion to purchase books and stationery
in Cincinnati. will be pleased TO learn
that Jacob Ernst has resumed busi-
meas at his old stand. Mr.. Ernst is a
pleasant man to deal with. lie is the
publisher Of Robiason'sl mathematical
works. that are inferior to none in
adaptedness to the times. He also
publishes and keeps on hand an as
sortmcnt OF Masonic books. as well as
Of books generally.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1854-12-15

The Know-Nothings arc already on
the que vire in Congress-. In the
House. on Tuesday, Mr. Taylor, Of
Tennessee. gave notice that he should
introduce bill altering the naturali.
cation law; Mr.. Sellers gave notice Of
a bill to prevent the introduction Of
foreign paupers and convicts; and Mr.,
Taylor of Ohio, expressed the opin'
ion that no foreigners ought to be
chosen to represent this country a.
broad.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1854-12-15

No Huxbuo.--That Hominy Grind
er that It. T. Smith offers for sale at
eight dollars. is no humbug, It does
make good hominy. and then il Is 80
small and so nca, that It takes ap no
more room than small table. II
would be capital thing TO lend. as Il
can be carried about with ease. not
weighing City pounds. This winter.
when hominy must be used for po.a.
toes. 1t viii be just the thing. Smith.
make US one Immediately.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1854-12-15

FARoUAnR & LIScK.--Please no.
tice. it is Farquhar and Linck. not
Linck AID Farquhar, who sell goods
at the Tyner corner, cheap for trash or
approved country produce. Well, II
they will take State Stock money, at
such prices, our country merchants
would do well to replenish their stores
1T the corner. If Linck don't Know
Nothing he knows how to get rid oil
State Stock money.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1854-12-15

How would il do to make banking
companies deposit one dollar in gold or
silver for every dollar they circulate?
-Ev. Enquirer.
That would certainly secure sound
currency in any State that might
adopt such a policy.-Mad. Banner.
How would i, do to circulate the
gold dollars, and deposit The shinplas-
ters?-Jef. Republican.
That would suit our notion, exactly.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1854-12-15

In Cincisnati, Dec. 9Th, N CON.
FRANK DuknAm. only 40,
Of Howard and Rsbecca Jane DIR
ham.
In New Trenton. Dec. Sd. MAsr
LOUISA, daughter Of James L. and
Mary II. snow--agsd s years and 4
months.
A promising flower that il trans.
planted nom this troublesome world
to one OF unalloycd happiness. Sleep
on. lovely cherub,
s,For our Savior 10 a, the as,uruure IA. s,,.,
lieayen."
In Brookyille. Dec. 9th. IRrs.
vile OF W. w. Cooper-agcd near
"a years.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1854-12-15

%our old friend. r. u. Hudson,
Of Tcrre Haute. Is spoken Of as Speak.
er Of the House Of Representatives.
at The coming session Of the Legisla-
ture That will suit US, for Bob. Is
not only one Of the best looking men
in the legislature. but be Il one Of the
best speakers.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1854-12-15
JrrrrnsosvILLx. Nov. qs. '54.

DEAR G.-.-In this place we have
nothing OF any special interest, except
what may be any place, at any time,
viz. hard times, and much talk about
the banks. &c. Political matters arc
very still since the election. except
ripple produced by the news from the
elections in other states. There is now
and then brother who has become
so Mortified with the politics that have
crept into the Church that he concludes
be must Zee from Sodom, and so
walks out OF the corrupted city. and
takes the woods for il, where he can
breathe holier atmosphere. Still it
is hoped that the Church will live
There are some OF the outsiders who
spend great deal Of sympathy for
the poor Methodist Churchin Indiana,
and lament greatly our fallen condi-
ton, assuring us that we are thrown
back at least ten, and some say fifty,
years in consequence. This must az
feet those lovers Of the Church very
peculiarly, and particularly those who
happen TO know the extreme regard
some Of those suffering ones have al
ways had for that particular branch
Of the Church.
There appears to be various specu-
lations ahoat in reference to the legis-
lation we shall have next winter, and
particularly in regard to the enact
ment OF a prohibitOry liquor law. OF
course we cannot tell until the ele-
ments come together, what the result
will be. Some think as we have now
no law relative n the observance OF
the Sabbath, that there should be 4
Sabbath Convention cslled-what say
you. Mr.. Editor?
The suit that has been pending in
the circuit courtin this county. brought
by Mr.. Z. Fisher, for claim set up
for the Jacksonville Springs property
and in which our educational interests
are concerned. has finally been deci
ded, and is so far in favor Of the
plaintiff rs to order another sale Of
the property. the money to be paid in
to the hands Of the clerk; but be-
lieve no decision is given as to what
shall be done with il. So. l suppose,
that will furnish an opportunity fol
another lawsuit. TO decide who shall
have the money. after it is obtained.
An appeal, however, is ordered. and
Of course il will have 10 be tried at a
higher court. o the glorious uncer.
tsinty of law! I am more and more
displeased with the forms and practice
Of law and courts. and think less o.
them as tribunals Of Justice, the more
/ see of them. Whether the defect i
the legislation. or in the practice o.
tho Bar and Courts, am not fully
able to decide. But that something i,
wrong. and that justice is frequently
defeated rather than secured, l an
fully satisfied. And that both Court,
and Legislatures should look to THU
matter is beyond a doubt. and if tn,
error 10 found in either Of those
branches Of govemment,Iit should b
promptly corrected. But mt ihs
same time II would be well FOL
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1854-12-15

Hwe cut the acquaintance Of
THr KsrcxERBocxER. about a year
ago. Wonder how it has fourished
meanwhile? We only know that since
we quit exchanging with it, there is
not copy taken in town, nor in the
county that we know Of, while Harper,
AID The National are abundant. Now
we have no unkind feelings towards
ths KnickerbOcker. and il it viii pub
lish our card. and send US ten subscri-
bers. we will again exchange.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1854-12-15

DfscovERy OF THE rRozxH B0pHs on
SIR JOHN FRANKLIN AND HIe MN.
The Lake Superior Mining News Of
the eth ult.. says;
1--WE learn By private letters. that the
bodies Of Sir John Franklin and his
men have been found by DR.. Rane's
party. completely frozsn. and in a per-
feet state OF preservation"
Il adds: "That from tbs authority
from whence We have gained tbs infor-
nation we have the right to believe is
NJ perfectly true"
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1854-12-15

On the 81 inst, by Rev.J. W. Dole.
AIR. JAMES vEArcn 70 Mrs. cAsAxDrs
KENDALL. all Of Eyerion. - =
That Cake didn't come. Bro. Dole.
On the iath inst, by Rev. s. 7.
ulliet, Mr. John skinner Jr. TO Miss
Martha Bassett Of Fair6eld.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1854-12-15
The Albany journal saws CLARK /

The Albany Journal says Clark is
elected Governor Of New York. by
$40 majority. II all the defective
ballots were permitted to be counted,
Clark would have majority over sey-
mour of 100. but the detective ballots
cannot be counted, and bis legal ma
jority is $40.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1854-12-15
STAYE STOCK MONEY At PAR

no Goods must DC sold and most Attractive bar
gains can DO secured.
Country Merchants aro invited 10 examine m.
STOCK which Is very large, well nssorsed. and OF
me choicest quality TO whom VIC promise induce
ments 10 purchase.
blacksmiths' VIII nnd ~ 10 their interest 10 siay
In" thelrstock ~ Troa when they can nse sss,s,.
Stock money! "'e Sa''
Gentlemanly and accommodating Clerk. will be
~ h'senoaneo 70 serve You with dispalc al all
dec IS 50 '532m
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1854-12-15

EDon's forget the Fair Ct the
Julia Dumont Society.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1854-12-15
4 pMINIsTRATOR's gArr-No,le.

n UMlNIbIkAIOkH BALE.-Notlc. is herebv
"a gwen Wnti will orer fnr sale on Suur,lnr
the Oh day OF January, 1855, the personal primer.
~ OF the late William Ames. at bis late rcsidrnce
In Cedar Grove, Franklin County, Indiana. Ths
properly consists OF Groceries. confeet,or. riss
Household and Kitchen Furn ltare, Corn osn and
Hay. Also one Cow and one HOG. Terms ms<s
clock A. NJ LAZARUS n HARnlNc
oselss Wv ~ Admintz,raSor.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1854-12-15
NEW ARRANGEMENTS.

THE Undersigned bcgs leave IN Inform tho eit
u izeis OF Brookyllle and vicinity, that he hs.
opened shop In the building formerly occunied
by X. w. Hubbard, on the west sldc OF Main ,,"s,
south OF The Public Square, where ho will furnish
10 customers all klndsof
CABINET AND CARPENTER WORK.
intend 10 keep on hands largo assortment Of
CofFiNS OF the best STYLE OF orr man, hin and
fall 10 suit.
A HEARsE viii Do IN readiness NJ all times.
without The accompaniment NJ of drunken drivers
aud runaway horses. Also, Window sash. Doors.
poor-Frames, and all Kinds Of Carpenter work
done 10 order at low prices. Terms Cash.
dec 10 os'S4u JAMES MARLATT.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1854-12-15
FOR SALE.

On good terms, n two horse wagon and Rocka-
way Carriage, both OF which are la good repair
For particulars enquire Of
dec l53w Nd. GALLON q son.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1854-12-15
Ns@ 9obsrtisemrnts.
FARQUHAR & LINoK.

Are now selling The large and desirable s,oet ~
merck ndiso OF Mr.. Richard Tyner. Al hls ola
aud well known stand In Brookylnc. al
VERY REDUCED PRtcRS Pop
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1854-12-15

The chair laid before the Senate re-
ports from the Treasury Department,
Mr.. Adams, introduced bill es.