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Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1854-12-22

A correspondent Of the Albany Elk.
press. writing from New York, fur
nishes an account Of a new invention
which bids fair TO work a revolution
in the production ofbank notes. The
inventor is a Yankee, who has con.
trived, by photography, to manufac'
ture spurious bank bills which defy
detection. AS a test, the inventor
took from the president of bank in
New York a IS note of his own bank,
and, on the following day, returned,
it with an imitation which so closely
simulated the genuine that the presi.
dent was unable TO identify his own
bill. lie deposited the spurious bill
with number Of good ones, at the
counter of his bank, telling the officers
that he believed one Of the bills to be
counterfeit, but the teller decided
that all were equally good.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1854-12-22
Slavery in Missouri.

The st. Louis htelligmcer. Of the
12th. has mn article in reference TO the
rapid increase Of business on the un-
den ground railroad Ii thrvatens. says
that paper. to subvert the institution
of sltvery in The State. and unl,ss ef-
lectually checked. il viii certainly DO
so.
The lntelligencer says:
So far us we are personally concern
ed. we do not ask sympathy for our
losses in this line. We were weak G.
nough two years ago TO buy a negro
man in Kentucky on his own and his
white friends entrealies, to bring him
TO st. Louis where his beloved wife"
was. We bought him, paid for him.
and brought him herc--and Rugged
ourself for having n human heart that
pitied the sorrows even OF poor
darkey. who was separated from the
wife Of his BOSOM" But, lol in a few
brief weeks the grateful and affection
ate Kentucky darkey fled from the
coveted embraces Of his dear wife,"
and sought refuge in the more loving
arms of Chicago Abolilionistsl We
have had no attack of niger human
ity since, and feel ourself cured for
life.
The same writer says that there are
ten negroes taken from Missouri now
to one that was "spirited away" be-
fore the passage Of Douglass BILL
There is just enough of slavery in The
State to prevent the white mechanics
and laborers from coming in and set
Ting, and not sufficient to do thou
sandth part Of the work which ought
TO be done in the State. lie proposes
as remedy that slavery be either
abolished altogether. or that the Afri-
can slavo trade be opened, and by that
means obtain a plentiful supply, and
recommends that Douglas and Atchi-
son give heed to the latter PROPOSE
ton. bsfT 80
The St. Louis Republican recon-
mcnds the establishment Of n border
police, TO prevent the slaves from run.
ming of. The Intelligencer considers
this rather an expensive mode Of doing
things. and says that IL slave prop.
erty were taxed to support a police to
protect a state line a thousand miles
in length. il would soon render slave
property worthless
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1854-12-22

possesses tho only safe harbor at pres
ent; but there are harbors in the 9TH
err islands. that could be made availa-
ble Tor shipping, with some artificial
means.
The exports consist Of sugar. syr-
up. molasaes. gals. coffee, salt, wool
coca nuts and provisions.
The climate is represented as being
remarkably uniform and salubrious.-
The temperature Of the eastern side,
is seventy-two degrees in winter, tho
thermometer rarely goes below sixty
degrees. q ttIi5
The soil and climate of the Sand.
wich Islands are well adapted to The
cultivation Of wheat. cotton, tobacco
coffee, indigo, silk, arrow root, and po'
tatoes. Sugar is becoming one Of the
leading products Of the islands.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1854-12-22
SWisshelm on Stone.

II certsin gallant gentleman we
wot OF were subscriber 10 Mrs.
Swisshelm's paper he would discontin-
~ Immediately on account Of her crit
isism Of Miss Stone. Here how the
woman talks Of the lecturer:
"Miss Stones discourse was COM
plete failure. Her information and pro.
nunciation are bad, very bad; her ap.
pearance very unprepossessing. and
her voice, deficient in depth and power.
She is not handsome, and the manner
in which she wears her hair and dres-
ses would dis6guIe even Venus her
self until she would be scarcely passi-
Bile; and we do sincerely wish she was
done featuring. and settled down. at
her proper vocation. whatever that is. 4"
This is decidedly uneourteous. but
worse: ~ re
eff any woman has the gift Of pub
lie speaking, she has a right to speak;
but we have never vet heard one who
displayed any more than very ordina-
ry ability in this line. We have new
er yet heard woman delivera speech
that would have been more than tole.
rated from a man, and it does appear
to us that in q proper distribution OF
the worlds work, there would be We
ry few women to spare for public
speaking"
That is too naughty. Sister Swiss
helm. Remember Miss Stone is q
woman and your mother was a woman
and, ergo, you ought not say any
thing against the dear creature. But
tell us. Sister Swisshelm. what are
your views about female lectures. DO
they claim exemption from criticism
because they are Of the feminine gen
der9 II they do. will they do the
came when they become politicians
and candidates and all that 7 We
want to know, for thereon hangs i'm.
portant questions.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1854-12-22
The Ladies' Repository,

For January, has come to hand. This
has, from the FIRST. been the best print
ed Magazine in the West. butthe pres.
ent number promises that the next
volume shall surpass..all It's predeces-
sofs. 1t is on new type, and now has
ca pages, not one Of which is unwor-
thy Of being read.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1854-12-22
Law and Freedom in Indiana.

The Hawsyllle, kyp Eagle, OF Nov
esd, contains the following:
"CoMMITTED.-There was com
mitted to the Jail Of Breckenridge Co,
Ky, on the 9th day Of August, 1854,
a negro man calling himself Rybon
Mayo. lie was taken up IN Indiana,
about 80 miles below Louisville. lie
states that he is free, but has no free
papers; he says, also. that he is from
Manchester, Va. and that he wal
born free, and left there in 1915
When frst committed he said he be.
longed 10 a man living in Campbell
CO., Ky, by the name Of VIM. Carr
living about 90 miles from Coyington
Said negro is Of a dark copper color
about 8 feet 0 inches lightweight
about IT'S or 1870 pounds-has III,
mark of a fish on his left side, and 9
scar from burn on the right side
about 30 years old. The owner, If any
will plsase come forward, prove prop
erty and pay charges, or he will b.
dealt with as the iog directs.
81. ii. KEENAN,.
"Jailorof Breckenridge Co., KY"
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1854-12-22
TIM TnrAsrRr TO NIX Fmrrrrp.-

TnE TREASURY TO NE BAPTIZED A
Washington correspondent Of the Bal
timore Sun. says.
lnasmuch, as the character Of the
next House is already supposed to pc
determined. and rs il is not expected
to be remarkably favorable to the
views either Of the Administration or
of the present majority Of Congress.
the expediency of depriving the next
House Of the sinews Of polities--that
is to say. the surplus in the treasury
Is generally acknowledged.
Measures are In contemplation for
reducing tho amount Of money in the
Treasury, especially il the revenue be
not reduced. Congress may find
many and proper objects of public
expenditure--in paying debts, setting
long-contestedand troublesome claims,
making public improvements, aug
menting the Navy, and carrying out
a proper system of coast defence, by
stationary or other means.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1854-12-22
Awful EXECUTION .

The death Of Dairy, who was exc
cuted at Buffalo. on Friday, for the
murder Of his wife was q most shock.
ing occurrence. That criminal was
robed in frock Of white. grit by a
black Grape sash. and on his brow the
fatal cap. During his dressing for the
grave, the distracted man cried out:
"Great Godl OH my Godl what an
end have come tol Merciful God,
look down on mel Obi Lord have
mercy on my SOUL II was rum that
did i'll"
ohis dying moment did that ter.
rifed man proclaim that his murder.
ed wife did not offend him in anything.
that he loved her, and yet under the
infernsl spell of rum had he imbrued
his hand in her blood that hand with
which, but three short months before,
he had pledged her his love and
protection. He shrieked with terror,
and his cries for mercy were piteous.
But he had been guilty Of one Of the
foulest murders on record, and he
must die; the safety Of society .deman-
dcd his life. Through his imprison-
ment but little penitence was exhibit
ed, and his attempt to break Jail, and
his subsequent efforts to commit suicide
proved that the physical suffering,
and the ignominy Of the scafiold alone
made him the coward. But he could
not escape his fate, and during the
preparation for the execution continued
TO cry out, "0h that l should come to
such an end! twas rum that did i'll
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1854-12-22

MARRrED-In Denning, October
eth, by Jacob 0sterhoudt, ESQ.,, Mr..
NATHAN HINcKLEy TO Miss MARY E.,
DONALDSON, of Neversink, Sullivan
county.
There were some peculiar circum-
stances attending the above marriage
which do not usually accompany ceri-
monies of this kind. The parties were
TO have been married on the Goth. MIR
Hinckley started to the residence Of
his betrothed, some nine miles, but be-
fore arriving there was met by a young
man with gun, who told him he could
not 60 to the house. There was no.
tice on the gateway, or bars leading to
the house, reading mo ADMIT
TANCE." The young man with the
gun asked Hinckley IL he had read it.
Hinckley repliedthat he had, whereup-
on he was informed that he had better
give heed to il, and some demonstra-
tons were made, intimating that there
might be some shooting going on'if he
did not. Deeming prudence the better
part ofvalor, young Hinckley beat q
retreat, and forthwith took counsel how
he might accomplish by stratagem
what he did not like TO undertake 10
bring about by force. He fnally.hit
upon the following expedient. He re-
membered that Miss Donaldson had in
her possession ring that belonged to
him, so what does he do bat get out
warrant for her, send the constable,
and bring her forthwith before Squire
0sterhoudt, on charge of getting
goods under false pre!enses. That is
exactly what he did. When the con-
stable went after Miss Donaldeon, her
father was at work some distance
from the house, and of course kneA
nothing Of what was going on, ill the
constable. with the fair prisoner, was
well on his way. After the officer and
prisoner arriyedt at Squire 0ster-
houdts, it did not take long for Hinck-
ley to withdraw the complaint and pay
costs, after which the arrangement OF
the notice given above took place in
slanter. Ulster, " y, Democrat.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1854-12-22
Turkey for the Holidays.

Will not some Of our country friends
send us turkey or Shanghai. for a
Holiday roast?--LaWrenceJsrgh Reg
lister,
You must be crazy, Bro. Register,
to desire such gift. What aneditor
sit down to a roast at his own table,
We venture to guess there is not a
farmer in Franklin county that would
dare risk being thanked to death. by
making as such q present. e A
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1854-12-22

ALARMISo-vERY.--John Mitchell,
the man who fought for the Irish in
dependence, and wrote against the lib
erty Of the negro, has minated his
intention TO quit America because Of
the spread of Know Nothingisml He
thinks he should prefer Russia or Spain
to the United States, ifNatiyeism con-
tinues to triumph. Very likely. The
man who has so strong liking for a
cotton plantation and a lot Of likely
negroes, as John Mitchell, is better
fitted to live under dcspotism than q
republic. But what will the country
do, IL John Mitchell fulflls his threat,
and transfers his dear self to the soil
Of CASTLE or to the city Of the Cars?
We "don't know" certainly; but we
think he will leave our shores very
much as his countryman Patrick did,
when he went back 10 could ireland"
Calling TO bid one Of his companions
adieu, Patrick expressed his regrets
at being obliged to leave "Ameriky,"
His friend replied, by saying. "And
sure, Patrick, there'll be lots Of dry
eyes the day that lees ye go" So we
think il will be with John MITCHELL
There will be lots of dry eyes when
he starts on his voyage across the seas.
Let him so.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1854-12-22
The Light of the Temple

Is book Of rare excellence. DIR.
Strickland has surpassed any of his
former efforts in its production. 1t is
abook that every Mason should read.
and everybody else may read it with
pleasure and profit. II is "got up
by Jacob Ernst in beautiful style,
and reflects honor on the publisher as
well rs on the author.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1854-12-22
LAUREL PORK PACKING.

The porkseason is now fast winding
to a close, Not so much granting
and squealing as formerly. Abou,
3oooheod have been slaughtered, bul
principally by Messrs. Mitchell 4 Co.,
and Christler & Ulum, at prices rang
ing from 50 so to 81 so per 100 lbs,
net. 1'afth e
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1854-12-22

terians will withdraw their patronage
If theydo the college will feel the
loss very sensibly. They have here
tofore had the entire control; but DR.
Hall is New school" Some .reyi-
val influence is experienced at present
in the o. S. church. under III minis
try Of Rev Mr. Maltby.
JOHN SMITH.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1854-12-22
A Governor for Utah.

Col. steptoe, U. S. A., has been
nominated by the President, Governor
of Utah. The Colonel is now on the
spot. is supported by a military force,
and is said TO be man who combines
those essential qualities for The posi-
ton, moderation and frmnesss. The
nomination will probably be confirmed
Immediately.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1854-12-22
Important to Executors and Admin

II would seem from the decision in
the case Of Lasure ct. al, v. Carter,
that the law Of 1853. amending the
law Of '5e, by which executors and
administrators can allow and pay of
claims out Of Court is unconstitution-
al. And that the law Of 1859 is still
in force, which requires all such
claims to be flled in the Common Pleas
Court.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1854-12-22

ES- kossuth has made great
speech in London on the EOslern war
question. lie thinks II the true poll
cy Of the Allies TO declare in favor of
the nationality Of Poland and Hunga-
ry and lilly. We learn from another
source that England and France have
about determined 10 do so. unless
Prussia and Austria declare against
Russia. AS these powers will not do
that, we regard the war as but begin
ng. May God defend the right, and
promote the cause Of human liberty.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1854-12-22
Lanrel School.

This school, under the supervision
Of Mr.. Miner. seems to be in a flour
ishing condition. between one and two
hundred students being in attendance.
Mr.. NJ. is said to be a competent teach
err. See advertisement.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1854-12-22

Ey TIE ANNEXATION Of the Sand
wich Islands may now be set down as
fixed fact, and the value of our new
possessions, is an interesting subject Of
investigation.
The Sandwich Islands that are in
habited are eight in number, an agg re-
gate area Of 5000 square miles. be-
ing about one-ffth that of the Island
of Cuba. OF these 5000 square
miles, only a small portion is arabic
land. Honolulu, the leading port
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1854-12-22

Freemen Of Indiana. what think
you of this? A man taken from your
own State. and incarcerated in the pris.
on of another State, without any
charge Of crime, or even an alledged
suspicion Of crime, and without being
claimed either as the runaway proper
ty Of any Shareholder. For ought
appears he is as much entitled to free.
dom as any citizen Of Indiana. Yet
kidnappers have seized him, and un-
blushlngly advertised for an owner
An owner Of course win be found; the
kidnappers will see to that, though
II makes little difference whether one
claims him or not, unless he has mon
ey to pay the charges. or friends that
will do it for him, for he will have to be
sold into slavery to pay these charges.
''He has no free papersl" Has il
come to this? Is Indiana so much Of
slave State that y man must carry
free papers with him TO save him from
being kidnapped? How long will the
people submit 20 such insults, 70 such
degredationg-Free Depaoeyaf.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1854-12-22
Fair and Supper.

The Julia Dumont Sewing Society
win hold a Fair in The College Hall,
on the 22d of December, for the FUR
pose of raising funds to furnish hall
for the use of the Julia Dumont Lite
rary Society. There will be various
articles for sale, both fanciful and USE
full. Oysters. and other refreshments
also. viii be prepared. The public are
respectfully invitodto attendTand pa
rents are especially invited to bring
their children. as the Society has taken
great care to prepare suitable Christ
mas presents. s.e
~ SUE KEELy, nad
Hs1o ADA HAYaoSD, eossursE.
ra LAURA HIrr, } E'.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1854-12-22


While the canvass was going on
between PIERCE and Gen. ScoTTl for
the presidency. one Of the best argu-
ments used in favor Of the election
of Pierce, was based upon the fact
that be resigned his place in the Senate
Of the United States. to which he had
been elected by the Legislature Of
New Hampshire. F7s .lRa 81 3
He resigned that very honorable po-
sition il was said, and il was generally
understood. because official respon-
sibilities were annoying to him, and
because he preferred the quietude Of
professional avocation, and the feli-
cities of private life. ssssa srw =.
This pretence, believed to be q rsa-
iity blythe people. gave him thousands
and thousands Of votes, while Scots
foolish bordering. under the guidance
of shallow demagogues, to the"rihc
Dutch accent, and the sDafs Irish
brogue, lost him quit as many.
If the Temperance men all over the
land had known the true cause OF the
resigning Of his place Of United States
Senator from New Hampshire, they
would not have voted. honestly, for
Mr. Pierce, for President. But they
did not know the true cause, or, II any
Of them were told, they were told ~
we were, that. he had reformed va
woro not told this, however. until after
the election. IL we had been, We
would not have voted for him. We
want men for Presidents who are
formed right naturally not men who
need 10 REFORM themselves. because
nature may have erred in their con
formation.
Mr.. Pierce, il Is said. resigned hi
place as a Senator, in accordance with
the advice of his personal and conf
DENTAL friends, who thought Ii the
best thing he could do for his credi
as well rs for theirs. What we wan
10 get at no,c is, whether any Of those
old and true friends Of Mr. p. or,
ctill living, and so, whether they hav,
any influence over him? If yes, W,
think they would do the country grea
seryice.by repeating their former I'D
vice. and getting him to follow il again
We know there is great obstacle a
present in the way Of this. AroHIsoN
who is known in Missouri, as "Oic
Bourbon" is now President Of th,
Senate,-thus Vice President, ant
thence President, il Pierce should
resign. But the merit Senate might be
induced TO elect better man thar
Atchison to be its President, and thu:
that difficulty, and that great objection
might be removed, and the government
once more could be put uuder the
guidance of sober and discreet men
Chanticleer.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1854-12-22

ETWe learn chat Professor LARA.
bee has beentendered the appointment
of President of the Iowa. State Uni
versity, with salary Of $500 per
annum.- Cambridge News.
We leeafn from another quarter
that he has been rendered an editor
ship by the Hsrpers. .su .rss,t.s.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1854-12-22
ASSIaNEn's NOTIoE.
pICHARD TIMER HAS MADE ASSIGN

IL msnioi he property, ofscis, no,e., aecesnss.
aud claims 10 the undersigned. I.----
The Books are now posted and the accounts
ready for setuemeni-they are 20 be found al the
dwelling house OF Abnef hccafty, 70 whom pay
ment must be made.
The notes are TO be found At The once OF Geo.
Holland.
Payment Of these claims must be made foflh-
with, without distinction Of person--delay cannot
be allowed.
Creditors must and wllihaye thelr money.
dec o. G aBSr bo h1eARfiy As.lgness
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1854-12-22
Administrators Sale

NoTcEfs HEREBY GIVEN TsAT VIII.
~ sell at public auction, On Saturday. the N day
Of January, 1855, Mt the late residence OF Samuel
Z. Jaques, late OF Franklin county. Indiana, de-
ceased, all HIS personal property noilaken by the
widow consisting OF ono Horse, Cows. Hogs Gram
Kitchen furniture Ne a credit Will be given. the
purchaser giving his note with approved security.
waving valuation and az pralseuient laws. ~
deces JOHN NJ. JAQuEs, Adn,-tr.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1854-12-22
~The JULIA DuxoSrs viii please

excuse ms for notsaying long ago. that
they would have fair in connection
with their supper. Well. we will say
it now. Sorry we can't possibly be
there to discuss the "pig's feet ques-
ton. They win please send our share
of the good things to the Office, or
send one Of their number 10 set type
while we attend the fair.
Tho following, il their card:
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1854-12-22

DYrSo.-while most persons dread
dying, it is convenient to have dying
done sometimes. Mr.. Truesdale Of
Cincinnati is prepared to dye silks OIL
any kind Of goods, at reasonable
price. We saw some specimens Of
his work last week that looked as well
as new. Remember the place; see his
card.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1854-12-22

E1At the late session ofthe u. s.
District Court for the District Of Ohio,
Rush r. Sloan, Esq. of Sandusky, was
found guilty Of a violation of the Flu
give aci, and in a civil suit a judg-
ment for damage amounting 10 three
thousand dollars. anc cost. was rend-
cred against him.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1854-12-22

Eg- Rev. Jno. Gilchrst has re-
turned from Kansas. He spent twelve
days in the territory, travelled con-
siderable through it. and visited the
Missionary stations Of the Presbyteri.
an, Baptist, and Moravian Churches.
On his return TO Dunlapsyille, he de-
livered public lecture. giving de-
scription of the country, climate, &c.
He was much pleased with the State,
but tells some hard stories of the
"squatter seyereigns." He thinks il
will be free State. We hope he will
furnish some items for publication.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1854-12-22
r. ROY.

Practical Boot and Shoe Maker.
pegs leave 10 Inform the citizens OF
~ Dunfapsviilc, that he car
ries on business in the above n No An
Dunlapsvlle, who're he viii DO appy
-. TO see his frieuds, and hopes
By strict atientionto businessand his experience
In the trade, and with n firm determination To-
work nothing butth best Of stock and warrant
patronage. Peg or scwed ladies' work OF All de-
scrlptiens made 10 order, and of the real Parsiaa
and Philadelphia styles.
January Gie54-l year.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1854-12-22

~lt is rumored in Dunlapsyille
that somewhere within a great ellipse OF
Oxford and Liberty are the foci there
is to be paper started as the organ
Of the "American''party in the region
adjacent. As TO the Editors. Publish
ers, de-, madame rumor has more 10
say than public documents.