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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-10-13

A SAD, P1crURE.-The Journal Of Commerce
says:
Not night passes, we are 'ruthfu!Iy told with
out burglaries. Fires of constant occurrence.
Midnight brawfs are frequent. Murders follow
upon each other with frightfuI rapidly. Punish
ment for these offences is slow and not sure in the
few IN which arrests made. 1t is un-
deniabie that there is far wider sympathy for
criminals than is compatible with the public good.
This is indeed a sad picture Of the Empire City.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-10-13

CHOICE ForDER.-A correspondent Of he New
Orleans Picayune, wrring from Bayou Sara,
Louisiana, under dated of The 18th OF September,
says: .....' ..-..s-..=-.
The sugar planters have nothing TO complain
OF except the low prices of last year. Il is facl
that the planters here are feeding their molasses
TO their mules, and am told mixed with hay or
straw it makes most excellent food, and that he
stock are very fond OF it,
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-10-13

THE Poor oE THIS WoRLD.-God's ways are
not the ways of men. They often seem in
expIicGble 10 the human mind. None more
so than those which concern choice TO the OBJ.
jecls of his favor. He selects, general thing,
10. the rich of this world, but the poor, not the
noble and the mighty, but the humble and the
weak.
Moses was the son of poor Levlte-Gdeon
was thrasher-David a Shepherd boy
Amos was herdsman-the apostles were '' igno
rant and unearned." The reformer, Zwingle,
emerged from a shepherds hut among the Alps.
Melancthon, the great theoogian of the Reforma'
ton was a workman in armorer's shop. Mar
tin Luther was the child of poor miner.
Corey, who originated the plan OF translating
the Bible into the language of the millions Of Hin
dostan, was shoemaker in Northampton. DR..
Morrison who translated the Bible into the Chinese
language, was last I-maker, in Newcastle. DR..
Milne was herdboy in Aberdeenshire. DR.. Adam
Clarke was the child of Irish cotters. John Foster
was a weaver Andrew Fuller was farm servant.
William Jay, OF Bath, was herdsman and the
present Archbishop Of York is the son OF a draper.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-10-13

GERMAN BRrDEs.-Mr, James Brooks, Of the
New York Express, who is now in Europe, ia a
recent letter says:
The Germans, by the way, have queer way
OF making Brides and of doing some other
things III the courting and marrying way, which
NAV interest you, perhaps. When a maiden is
betrothed, she is called Bride and so continues,
till she becomes wife All the while she is en-.
gagged she is Bride The lovers, Immediately
upon the betroha exchange plain gold rings,
which are worn ever afterwards, ill death parts
them. The woman wears hers on the third finger
Of the left hand, and the man his, on his-hand.
When the Bride becomes wife, her ring is
transferred to the third finger Of the right hand,
and there it remains. The husband always wears
his ring just the wife wears hers, that if you
look upon a mans hand, you can tell whether he
is mortgaged or not. There is no cheating for
him ever after-no coqueting with the girls, as if
he were an unmarried man; for 10 the whole
story is Told by his finger ring. A Viennese
married lady was much amused when told her
that in our country we only ring the women, but
let the husbands run at large. unmarked oh
that is dread(uIn said she, more than half shocked.
'Think, there is Frederick, my sband-only "a
so young, so handsome and all the girls would
be taking him for an unmarried man, and be
making love TO him ! oh, Il is dreadlulp sis it
not 2 They would never know he was married.
How can you do so in your country! Il would
not live there with Frederick for the world
Thinking over the reasoning Of my fair Viennese,
| could not but come to the conclusion with her,
that III her country there more security for
the wife and that, therefore, her custom
better than ours But would not there be a rebel
lion among the men in America, if the wives there
thus put public stamp Of property upon their
husbands every step they took. The Germans
have other agreeable customs in their silver we'd
dings (silJeyHe hocheeit) Qhe twenty-five years OF
welded Iie) and their golden weddings, (go1dene
hoch7ei) $50 years } but of these so much has
been written, that can probably write you nothing
new. If ever get time, | will consecrate whole
pter TO you on German courtships and Ger
man welded life-but this letter is just medley
enough.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1854-09-22

al, John Smith. firmly believing
that il is my duty, as a man and a
Christian, TO support the Constitution
and Government Of the United States
Of America, do hereby solemnly swear
that il is for that purpose alone have
sought admission into the Guard OF
the True Blue; and before Heaven ]
do promise that will forever keep Sc
cre., all its business and movements,
and that never will expose TO any
one not member the signs, grips, and
secret words of the Guard of the True
Blue; and | further promise and
swear that whatever the Guard shall
command me to do, l will do 1t as
expedisiouSly as possible, even ut the
sacretice Of my own business. provided
the act required of me shall be such
only as becomes an upright citizen Of
these United States, and a Christian
in the fear Of God. And | further
swear that / will never mention the ex-
istence Of this degree, or speak OF its
business, or say anything about 1t
whatsoever, outside OF the place of
meeting, unless so commanded TO do,
and that will do all in my power TO
keep the political movements oil ITS
members from being known to any one.
All This l solemnly promise and swear,
so help me Goo"
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1854-09-22

uO!YE AFFLICTED, READ AND BE MADE
IL WlloLE.-DRS. HALL d WHITE, having
formed q oo-partnership, continue 70 be consulted
at their Office, 1874 Walnut street, Cincinnati, Ohio,
guarantee cure In all cases which they under
take TO treat.
Byalong course of study and practical expert
ence Of unlimited extent, Drs. II. q w. have the
qualification of presenting the unfortunate with
remedies that have never failed 20 cure the most
alarming cases OF GoN0RRIlEA and SlPH-
ILLS.
Under their treatment, all OF the horrors OF
Nenereal Diseases, Impure Blood, Ulcers, impotcn
cy, Pains In the Back, and Organs OF Generation,
Inflammation OF the Bladder aud kidneys, Hydro
cele, Absccsses, Diseases OF the Liver and Lungs,
Dropsy, Scrofula, Tumors, Epiieptc Fits, Diseases
ofthe Nervous system generally, Diarrhaea, Dys-
EMERY, Plies, fistula, Rupturos, &C., are perma
ncnty cured.
Periodical complaints Of females, however com
picated or appalling; also, all other Diseases incl
dent 10 females, cured, and every function, re-
stored to It's natural tone and vigor.
Aguo and Fever cured In twenty-four hours,
warranted.
SEMINAL wrAKSEss.--Dr. II. q W. devote agrcai
part Of thoir time 10 the treatment OF those cases
caused by secret and solitary habit, which ruins
the body and mind, uniting the unfortunate In.
disidual for either business or society. Some Of
the sad and melancholy effects produced by early
habits ofy0uth arc weakness OF tho back and limbs,
dizziness Of tho head, dimncss OF sight, palpitation
OF the heart, dyspepsia, nervousness, arrangement
| Of the digestive functions, symptoms OF consunpt-
ion, &c. Tho fearful effects on tho mind are much
90 bo dreaded loss Of memory, confusion OF Ideas,
depression IT spirits, evil forebodlngs, aversion Of
society, self-dstrust, timldiy, &c, are among the
1 evils produced. Snch persons should before con-
summalng marriage, consult n physician OF oxpe'
rienco aud skin, aud be at once restored 10 health
/ and happiness.
WP Letters addressed TO Dr. n. u. whlle,b
/ 1891 b. o., postpaid, containing Zee. promptly
attended TO, and Medicine forwarded 10 any par
ofiho United States, secure from observation.
Strictest sccrcsy observed.
! Nov. ~ 1859, 4s-iyr.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1854-09-22
rnc GoIsana the rraInc Law.

"The young Ladies in the Maine
Law District il is said. still continue to
kiss the lips of the young temperance
raen. to see ifthey have been tamper-
ing with liquor.
Whoo-eel Wish Indiana would
pass the Maine law. and the gals sus-
picion us with "tampering with liquor"
Wouldn't it be rich boys, TO undergo
such an examination? Oh Jemimal
Just imagine beautiful girl approach
ing you, young Temperance man,
with all the dignity of an executive
officer. AMI the Innocence Of a dove,
with the charge, 'Mr.-the Ladies
believe that you are in the habit OF
tampering with liquor, and they have
appointed me to examine YOU accor-
ding to our established rules, are you
willing?" You nod acquiescence.-
She steps close up TO you, gently lays
her soft. white arm around your neck,
dashes back her raven curls, raises her
sylph-like form upon her Up toes,
places her round, full, snowy, heaying
bosom close against your own, and
with her angel features lit up with a
Smile as sweet as heaven, places her
rich, rosy, pouty, sweet, sugar, molas-
es, butter, eggs, strawberry, honey
suckle, sunfower. lily, baby-jumper.
rosebud, cream, tart, apple-pie peach
pudding, apple-dumpling. ginger
bread lips against yours, and, an
l(Oh! Jerusalem, hold usl) bass yoa!!
Hurrah for tie gals and the Maine Law
and death to all oppositionl-Greens
6urgh Press.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1854-09-22
viii be published, on August Ist.
THE CABIN BOYS STORY.

A Semi Nautical Romance of intense interest, by
the author OF The pirate Doctor the Lawyers
Story! the 'Old Doctor &c. &C.,
The success hitherto enjoyed by the author Of
the above popular works Is a sufficient guarantee
ofthe favor with which any productions coming
from his pen will be received by the public. THE
Cabin Boys Story Is romantic narrative, Illus
raiing the horrors of the Slave Trade, as carried
on In the Coast Of Africa. The author has served
in tho navy--and the descriptions aud characters
are painted from personal acquaintance with
them. The story Is full Of exciting interest and
adventure us the celebrated work OF Deloe, Rob
inson crusoo,' and has the advantage over that
glorious fiction inasmuch II Is founded on facts
Of every day occurrence. The history ofthe he
roine Of the Story. Zuleika, the Crcassian Slave,
purchased ut Constantinople. educated aud mar.
ried by the reekle -, yet ehivairc, Seymour-the
commander OF the Aloatross, Is simply the narra-
ton OF fact painted from the life. aud all the
numerous characters portrayed throughout the
story are wildly and graphically drawn.
The publishers have already received orders
for the whole Of the edition IL was originally their
intention 10 publish; consequently. they have
bsen obliged largely TO increase II; and they re-
specially request that all orders may be sent In
Immediately.
They confidently expect that the work will ere
ate as much interest as any work OF fiction that
has OF late years cmanatcd from the press. asnot-
wlshstanping, since the publication Of uncle
Toms Cabin works relating 10 slavery In Ameri-
ca, rRo and con, have been numerous mono have
appeared bearing rotation 70 the system ofpnrcha-
sing slaves ON the African Coast, written by one
whohas witnessed In all is hldoons dcformliy.-
Tho work Il written In chnstc aud pure language,
| aud Will be a welcome and instructive addition "a
| the family library.
The work will form beautiful octave volume OF
400 pages, handsomely illustrated with due engra'
wings, and elegantly bound IN cloth. Price, IN
cloth, 81, m paper, 20 cents, az which rate cope,
will be sent by The publishers TO any part Of the
country, free OF postage.
lrf'for sale wholesale and rcrali by the pub
fishers,
ELLSWORTH &STREET
No. ~, Beckmhn a., New York.
Aud by all the booksellers throughout. The Uni
ted States and British Provinces,
a9-sw.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1854-09-22
Surve, ing and Navigation.
ROB7NsONsS MATHEMATICAL


HAVING been requested to examine Pot.
III Robinson's Series of Mathematics, aud 20
report my opinion thereof. | have with pleasure
made myself as well acquainted with the specific
merits of the books. rs well could without the
actual using ofthem in the recitation room. Prof.
Robinson must be, should Judge from his books.
keen, sprightly and thorough Mathematician
lie would seem to have, either as the gift Of ma
ufe, or the result OF study aud practice, quick
intuitive perception of mathematical principles,
and to be remarkably adopt ia articles for abbre-
waiting the methods of solving problems.
The Algebra is clear and sufficiently difuse IN
explanations. and furnishes an abundant stock o.
problems with explicit and ingenious modes oil
solving them. This work Is sufficiently extensive
for the oreoary purposes OF a cDlEse of College
instruction.
The Geometry embodies a great mount Of Geo
metric knowledge in a compass smaller than
usual. The diagrams are well conceived and re-
markedly well executed.
The Treatise on Surveying an, Navigation isfail
and gives many Interesting fa,i which may be
new to most Of our students. The diagrams are
IS in the Geometry, unusually we'd done.
The natural Philosophy Is de 4 IDLY interesting
not only for its natter but for tho manner in which
principles are explained and facts stated. No
only the student but the general reader may find
amusement and profit from The book.
w. c. LARABEE,
Superintendent ofthe Public Schools of Indiana
Greencastle, Ind, 1853.
9I-4f.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1854-09-22
ssACON's
Mercantile College.
North-Wcst Corner SIKH and Wal
nut kIrcets, Cincinnati, Ohio.


nut krrcets, Cincinnati, Ohie.
TlfE undersigned has removed his mercantile
college TO his new building. Northwest corner
OF Walnut and 9th SIS. where he has fitted up a
Splendid suitof Rooms, expressly for his business
having spared neither paiEs expense In ma
king them In every respect the most convenient
and pleasant School Rooms In the United States.
The plan adopted In teaching comblses practice
with theory; instead OF using books, the pupils
exercised in making original entries ofevery day
business transactions. Journalizing, posting, bal
ancing accounts, opening and closing ola great
rety OF sets of books, 10th for partnership
and individual business, where the business has
been prosperous and adverse; and thus qualifying
the student for entering into the practical duties
fthe accountant in any kind OF business.
The course of Instruction will consist OF double
entry bookkeeping, embracing every department
Of trade and Mercantile Accounts, viz: Wholesale
Retail, Commission, Exchange. Banking
Manufacturing, Shipping, individual
Partnership, SteamboGting, and Compound
Co. Business, Commercial calculations
Practical Renmanship, and Lectures on
Commercial Lar, also Lectures on III,
Science Of Accounts, Custom Of Merchant,
etc.
In addition TO the regular course OF study, IN,
| undersigned has made arrangements VITA Henri,
Snow, Esq. Hon. Belamy StOrer, Prof. {. w
Wright, and other eminent Lecturers, 70 deliver
course ofLcctnres on tn subjects of Commercial
Law, History of Commerce, Political Economy, N
connected with Commerce, and other subjects o
great importance into commercial point OF view
and never before introduced to any Mercantil,
College I'm the United States.
Pupilsare instructed individually, anu not II
classes, so that students may enter at any tim'
and proceed in the ratio oftheir capacity and asst
duty.
Public examinations are had, Though pupils ar
examined privately ifthey desire it, when tn
student undergoes rigid and thorough interr9ga
tons by the principal, (assissted by n COMMITTEES
| of Practical Accountants and business menu and
Diplomas awarded to those who deemed wor
thy OF them.
A course can be completed in from six to tel
weeks.
The principal will take pleasure In doing ever
thing in his power 10 advance his students, an
make them thorough and accomplished accoun
tants ana his extensive acquaintance with the bu
siness community will generally enable him I
procure situations for those DESTROYS Of obtainin
them.
Terms:-For full course Of lessons in Boo
Keeping, Writing, Commercial Calculations, Con
nercal Law, etc. ...................."..S40 .O
X. -. bacon.
Nov. IL. 1853. 4.-1Vr. PrinciDal.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1854-09-22

Cabinet Ware, A. CoNSTrNE. thn
undersigned. nj No co West Fifth 1t. betweeiV In
and Walnut takes pleasure In informing his ~ enc
and the public that he has on hand as large ana
complete a stock OF Cabinet Ware NJ can be found
IN the West, OF every description and quality ,em.
bracne styles and prices which WI be found
adapted 20 the fancy aud necessities OF all classes
ofpnrchssers. My stock IS equal 10 extent TO any
The workmanship u Of superior oxeelience W
fashion and durability. nm possessed 81 incil-
tiesfor manufacturing, by which can AFFORD my
articles at Unprecedented low terms. Ny motto
Is ..smali profits aud quick returns"
respectfully invite the public 10 vlsit my eAten-
siye warerooms, and examine my yariedand eie-
-'' ROSEWOOD FURNITURE.
Now on banda compile and very elegant assort-
mcnt OF Rosewood Furniture, embracing sofas,
Teie-a-Tetes, Center Tables, Easy Chairs, ParloI
Chairs, etc. OF the most beautiful aud approved
styles OF form trimming and finish.
would also state that am prepared 10 NJ un
large Mirrors Pier Glasses of the best quality
and OF any size shape that may be required fra
med 10 suit the taste OF the purchaser.
MAHOGANY AND BLACK WALNUT
WARE.
sofas, Tcte-a- retes, Center Tables, Stands, Easy
Chair, Rocking Chairs, Sofa-seat Chairs, Book.
Cases and Racks Bureaus, Bedsteads, etc. OF ey'
cry style and description.
COMMON CABINET WARE.
have on hand very heavy stock OF cheaper
ware; comprising Cane, Flag, and Wood Sea-
Chairs. ALI Styles and prices, Bureaus, Ia.
bles, Rocking Chairs, Stands, Dedstoads, Lounges
etc,
LOOKlNG-GLASSES ON HAND
A large assortment OF Looking G iasses, OF gilt
rosewood, and mahogany frames which will sell
at low prices.
MATTRESSES ON HAND.
A good supply offspring, curled hair and palmet
20 Mattresses, made In the best manner and alss
make thcm TO order la any way that map be desi
| red.
ordered work will receive particular attention
and be done In the most workinanike manner.
Particular attention paid 10 Wholesale dealers
43-lyr. A. CONSTlNE.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1854-09-22
Cincinnati: Dec, slh, ls49.
A Certificate from the Rev. ]. B. Finley

A Certificate from the Rev. ]. B. Finley
Cincinnati. March 4th. 1852.
DR.. Forsha-This Is The first lime In my
long life that | have given my name In
recommendation Of any medeIne. as "a gen.
eral remedy, though have often been solicit
tee. have used yonr Alternative Balm for
nearly two years; first, for the rheumatism
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rs most excellent Family Medicine.
Yours, aifeciionalely,
J. b. FINLEY
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1854-09-22

Certificate from ID. l.. Starr.
have known Mr.. Forsha's Altera-
tive Balm to perform a very extraor-
binary cure uyon horse that was very
badly cut, some time since.
used II upon one occasion. erter-
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remedy TO be used in many complaints.
ID. L. STARR.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1854-09-22
Cincinnati, Sept. LIST ls49.

This is to certify that in the summer
of lS4S, i became so very lame and
weak in my back. occasioned by lifting
that could not sit down or get dn'
without holding on to some object. ]
was advised to try Mr.. FoIsha's Altera-
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since.
My wife, also, has used it for Rheu-
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with very beneficial results.
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Dec. LIST. lS49.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1854-09-22
Ihc = ut american Tenn
p rance Tate.
Alrs. Sen 1arbu;;
The Veal and Woe Of Social Life,
oSE VOLUME l2Mo, 81
SECOND EDITION JUST READY.


/ "a deeply interesting and powerful work. II
wildly portrays some Of the terrific exploits oil
strong drink In both high and low life, Norare
such scenes as il depicts either imaginary or lew
Let this book circulate. II has benihcent aim,
and is the vehicle OF admirably told and most sal
utary lessons. n-Presbyterian
Although written with direct moral purpose,
which Is usually fctter on the imagination. TINS
novel displays common skill in fictitious San
position. The plot is one OF absorbing '"seres';
and frequently developes specimens OF ofkinsi
and vigorous character drawing.-New YORK
TnbuhP.
Her descriptions are exceedingly natural
vivid.-PuFitan Recorder.
Written with remarkable power. prov. Jour
ain -
one Of its chief meri.s Is the excellence ofits
conye rsations.--Enquircf.
Has so many thrilling passages and well drawn
characters, that you readt with absorDedatteniion
christian Herald
Ills certainly the most powerful temperance
tale that we have ever perused.--journai * Mes
acknowledgement. 4. 4 work ofgreatstrength
49, fpower.--Gospel Herald.
q incidents dramatic. and the interest intense
90 the end.-Ohio ST .tesman.
4 book which should be read by ail-iatners'
mothers. sons and daughiers-and especially
those who Imagine they can drink temporarily
without danger. Its exceedingly interesting
'''A' 'A TOoRE, DERSON & Co.
Publishers.
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Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1854-09-22
Rbimson,s GLASS Books,

published and sold by
JACOB Ernst,
80 ne Main Street between Third and Fourth
Streets, Cincinnati, o.
RObinson's Theoretical and Practical Arithmetic.
:" Key 10 Arithmetic.
- Elementary treatise on Algebra.
- Algebra, University Edition.
- Key TO algebra.
- Natural Philosophy.
Geometry.
Astronomy, University Edition.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1854-09-22
November 9ist. 1853.

Wholesale Depot, at g. c. Resk-
irt's, No. 81 Pearlst. Gin.
DR.. =. w. Forsha, Drug Store, North
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and nr. Hailes, Brookville. Ind.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1854-09-22

E-A man can get along without
advertising, so can wagon without
greasin-but it goes hard.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1854-09-22
Ready Made Clothing.

gEyIIE uNDERSIGNED bog leave TO In
A form their friends aud customers Of their oN-
tcnsiye operation OF manufacturing ready made
Clothing Tor ths spring. We have constantly on
baud aud are daily receiving good stock ofcloths
ChsAiiners, Ncsungs ~ Iallofs trimmings together
with line assortment OF GenilOmons Furnishing
goods, all OF which We shall DO happy 10 sell cheap
aud on reasonat Is terms. Please call .Rui exam
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