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Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1854-05-19
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By z. GRsr, Chief Engineer on the
Dayton Short Line Rail Road.
The tenor Of many Of the recent
railroad articles in influential Eastern
journals has been such as, ifuncontro-
vertsd. TO work great detriment and
injustice to Western enterprise, BY
causing distrust in the minds Of can't
talis,s. and thus, while promoting that
material aid so essential 10 the early
development ofthe incalculable latent
resources of this Western Country,
also dcterring them from reaping ample
and deserved remuneration for thus
assisting young and energetic COM
munity in its onward progress towards
competency and wealth. That the
majority of these articles emanated in
no feeling inimical TO the prosperity OF
the growing West. we can readily be-
lieve; bat rather from lack of that
knowledge impossible TO be obtained
withoutpersoTal observation and actual
residence among US; norris this matter
Of wonder. for not few, born and
reared in the midst Of these continued
aud rapid developments. with tempera-
ments however sanguine, have often
Witnessed results ofsucb Importance and
magnitude. as to appear almost the
work olenehantment. and not TO be
accredited as facts had they not been
effected under their own immediate
observation.
By.referenee TO the map. 10 will be
seen that il embraces the following
whole counties or perts Of counties,
via: in Ohio. Brown, Butler, Clarke,
ClermOnt. Clinton, Greene, Hamilton
Montgomery. one halfof Highland and
Miami, and one-third of Darke; in In
diana, Dearborn. Franklin, Ohio
Switzerland. Union. Wayne. half o
Ripley, and three-four,hs Of Fayette
In Kentucky. Boone, Campbell. Ken,
ton. half of Bracken and OF Pendleton,
three-fourths Of Gallatin. and one fourtl
o. Mason. Within this territory lie, il
whole or in part. the following Rail
roads, all Of which will be in operation
by 1860, and they, probably, viii b.
al the roads ever built within the are,
named:
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1854-05-19
CorrtsponAtnff.
For the American.
THE coNNERsvrLLE TELEGRAPH.

Friend Notwithstanding had the
pleasure of reading the Telegraph for
several weeks, take pleasure in re-
commencing il to the citizens Of Fay
cite county and elsewhsrs- Il isreallv
gotten up and filed with Interesting
matter, ! would be far from endeayor--
ing to hatter the editor. as he is an
entire stranger to me, but | consider
that we should render unto every man
that which is due to him. Our friend
has located in our county and is edit.
ing a paper which does honor TO the
county and which Improperly sustained
will speak well for our citizens. l
regard IL as a duty incumbent upon
every man who wishes to see our coun.
ty advance in science and literature.
to encourage such Journals as are cal
culated TO disseminate use fal knowledge
among the people. Agood county paper
isjust as essential. and adds as much 10
the advancement OF a community as a
good school Show me community
thatdoes not make an interest in es.
tsblishing and supporting a good
school, and you find as general thing
an ignorant indolent and dissipated
community. The same rule will hold
good with regard to encouraging a
good county paper. In this age Of
improvement it is necessary that we
should keep ourselves well posted up
in order to keep pace with the times,
and as the public journals are the best
MEAS Of dsing this. tits to our interest
to patronize them. A good county
paper adds life and interest to business
in any community.
Hope that the citizens Of Fayette
county will subscribe literally for the
Telegraph, and am satisfied that as
many Of them rs are fond of good
reading viii ast -thsis--saaasy hack
with usury. When l speak of the
citizens Of Fsyctte county patronizing
the Telegraph do not mean il should
not be patronized by others. but |
mean that We should say to those at a
distance that we consider il worthy Of
their patronage from the fact that we
patronize IL at home. There are some
things Of general interest which trans.
pire in Fayette County. and am sure
that the Telegraph will keep its read
es well posted with regard to those
things. Ilearn that the temperance
men Of connersvilIe are taking active
measures TO put stop to rum selling
in thatplace. | think that scratching
OF general interest will be done on that
subject soon in COnnersville. and il
you take the Telegraph you will learn
what Is transpiring here weekly.
JAS. w. oLIPHANT.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1854-05-19
G7r Hon. A. L. Roache, one Of Ii

E4r Hon. A. L. Roache. one OF the
Judges. Of the Supreme Court, resigned
his Office on Wednesday, the Cd inst.
He took this step in consequence Of
having been elected TO the Presidency
OF the Indiana and Illinois Central
Railroad; the wants of the road re-
curing his active Supennlendance,
and making it impossible for him to
attend TO other duties.
We understand that the prospects Of
this road are now excellent, and that
there is every likelihood that il will be
pushed on to its final completion
without difficulty, or loss Of time
Sentinel.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1854-05-19
CONGRESSIONAL.

The telegraph gives an account OF
the most disgraceful proceedings OF
Congress on the Nebraska question.
The friends Of the bill have tried TO
bring the gag law into operation. and
stop the debate. No wonder. A few
such exhibitions OF fraud as Col. Ben
ton gave. part of which we publish
this week, will set the pc ople 10 think
ing and acting. The only hope Of he
measure is to rush it through without
debate.
The session Of the house that began
Thursday at noon lasted ill midnight
Friday night, and the most disgracefal
acts were perpetrated. No doubt,
the bill will pass the house with the
clause excluding foreigners. stricken
out. The Senate will then acopt the
House bill, and the deed will be done.
But there will be day Of reckoning.
Let il come. II this nation is TO be-
come slave holding nation--if the
the wholesale doctrines of Washington
and Jefferson and our fathers generally
are to be trampled under the feet of
shareholders. let US know IT, that we
may know what do. For on, il that
bill passes, and il. under it. tie beauti-
full domain to which 1t appliesbecomes
slave territory we declare etensl hos.
sility to compromises. anc to the men
who betray freedom.
Later.--The House helos riotous
session on Saturday withoucoming to
a vote on the slavery extenspn BILL
IL will pass. without doubt. Our
representative j. II. Lane hvors he
bill after all. Let freeuaer = ia.
IT.. .,..m.r-rsSo5 sSrassr has IN
ine So duMine' to manson.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1854-05-19
SMALL pox AMONG THE INDIANS.

The Minnesota Democrat, of the
26th ult. contains report of DR.. I. I
Mann. who had been sent out by the
Governor of Minnesota to yaccinate
the Chippewa Indians. among whom
the small pox was raging with great
violence. The party found that the
disease had made fearful destruction in
one band 57had persisted. The Indians
were almost frantic with fear and dread
of the pestilence, and so soon as il
makes its appearance in lodge, the
doomed victim is abandoned to his
fate.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1854-05-19

The Washington Union Of last week
says:
1.-THE administration Is exercising
vigilant watchfulness over American
interests everywhere. and is resolute in
its purpose not to yield in any in
stance to the slightest depradations
upon those interests by any foreign
State, however strong or however fee-
BILE. A nuisance Of a most disturbing
character to our repose has long ex-
isted at our very gates--a defiance Of
all the friendly remonstrances which
we have made upon the subject. II
is now in the course Of frightful ex.
tension. The time has gone by for
treaty negotiations for its REMOVAL
Redress or action is now the slterna-
tive demanded by nations voice.
To that voice the nations Executive
will nobly respond. More than two
weeks ago, the Cabinet at Madrid was
informed in categorical terms. 81 we
mistake not. Of our requsitions for the
insults to which we have been sub
mi,ted. and for the injuries which we
had sustained. A few days will.
perhaps, put US in possession Of It's
reply"
This sounds warlike. The immedi-
ate cause OF this determination Is sup
posed to be the intelligence brought
by Commodore Newton. He relates
that Pezuela, the Captain General at
Havana, has in his possession royal
decree emancipating all the slaves in
Cuba, but he refrains from publishing
itin consequence Of the present state
Of European affairs. The Cuban Gre
oles are ripe for revolution"
Commodore Newton has received
orders to hold himself in readiness
ill the Government receives the reply
from Spain relative 70 the Black War;
fior affair.
The nuisance" alluded to by "the
Union" is probably the project for the
emancipation Of the slaves in Cuba
But, il Spain promptly apologize for
the seizure of the Black Warrior. and
make ample repatriation what will the
Administration do then? What pre-
text will it hunt up for sbating the
nuisance? II the following item oil
news, just brought by the Arabia, be
correct, the Slavery propagandists
must make up their minds to toll
crate the nuisance, at least for a
time:
'Msdrid.--It is stated that Mr.. Soule
had received instructions TO demand
PREPARATION in the case OF the Black
Warrior. On the 9th, the Spanish
Government made proper apology
and pecuniary recompense."
Meantime, some Of the New York
papers---among them the Tribune and
7imes-publish letters from cores.
pondents in Havana. coolly inviting
the United States to take possession
Of Cuba. without any more ado.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1854-05-19
THE DEVILS SUNDAY SCHOOL.

This school meets with great regu-
larity, in the market house chiefly.
early Sunday morning, and continues
in session most Of the day. sometimes
adjourning to other localities rs the
advancement Of the pupils requires
We Witnessed part Of the exercises
last sunday, as we returned from an
appointment in the country. Two Of
the advanced scholars were fighting
and swearing in a style that indicated
great proficiency in their studies
The yourger boys were looking on
with intense interest, evidently i'm
proving by the exercises, and several
gentlemen. probably teachers in the
school. J were enjoying the exhibition
Of youthful improvement. with as
much gusto as q certain class OF per-
sons enjoy the lighting of angry dogs.
AT what hour the exercises closed. or
who received the most applause from
the spectators we are not informed.
We understand that the school is TO
meet there again next Sunday morn
ing--that there will be partial inter-
mission. from 9 to 10. to give some Of
the younger ones q chance to attend
the school at the Presbyterian Church
ALSO from II to about 70 give TIE
same children q chance to attend
preaching, and TO get their dinner. and
another at about 9. to give some q
chance 10 attend the Methodist Sunday
School. Tuition is free. An able
corps Of teachers will be in readiness,
near by. to give instructions in swear
ing. smoking, drinking. and lighting.
should tho older scholars not be able
10 render satisfaction. As there is
some danger Of the exercises at the
market house being interrupted by the
Marshal, it is understood that, should
this happen, the scholars will meet in
the vicinity Of the Oregon. or else
where as the good of the school may
require.
Parents are envited not to mpany
their promising sons, particularly pa
rents that are religiously inclined.-
All that is asked Of them, is TO lei
their children out. except the few
hours Of intcrmission already alluded
to. They will probably. return in
good season for supper, without such
trouble as some foolishly bestow upon
their children.
N. b. No money nor books will
be required. The superintendent. the
Devil. will see to furnishing all nee
essary instruction and parents are only
required TO adopt as their motto the
beautiful language of the poet, Let
'em rip" Should any Of them be-
come drunkards, or gamblers. OF
thieves, or be mulcted into fines for
riots, all that will be necessary will
be TO abuse every body that talks about
such events. and say 81 could not help
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1854-05-19

or Elk. President Fillmore received
a striking reception at Atlanta. Ga. A
large number Of locomotives were
ready with their steam up, and as the
engineer Of the train that contained
Mr.. Fillmore. gave the signal, they all
Unlisted at once, and such a mighty
shrek of welcome as then rent the air,
was never before heard on earth, or in
the heavens, or the waters. under the
earth.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1854-05-19
Total. .slbi,sos,7sl


From which it will be seen that less
than half Of the territory Is improved,
that the density Of populationin the
Ohio section, was at that time, over 81
souls per square mile, and for the
whole area, was over 70; and that its
depsityis only exceeded by that OF
Connecticut. Rhode Island and Massa.
chusetts. Allowing for the natural
increase of population, and for that to
be attracted to it. by reason Of the
great demand for labor upon the many
public works, and in manufacturing
establishments. its population will
doubtless, in 1860 be at least lol TO
the square mile, and the value Of the
lands and domestic products will be
proportionally increased. In Massa-
chusetts. with population of 1877 per
square mile, and one mile of Railroa-
for each 81 square miles Of territory.
the Gross Receipts of their roads aver.
aged S6.o26 per lineal mile, for the
year 1852. In New York, for the
same time, the receipts were about
S5.o52 per.mile, with population of
only 81 TO the square mile. The Gross
Receipts of the Little Miami road, for
the last year. were S7.8 per mile,
and those Of the Cincinnati, Hamilton
and Dayton Road, s7.475 per mile
Both Massachusetts and New York,
have barren soil, in comparison with
our own, yet the above results have
been actually produced. 1t is not,
fair to estimate that in 1860,
with the population above stated, and
with all these roads completed their
Gross average Receipts, per mile. will
not be less than those from the Massa-
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1854-05-19
LIQUOR LAW IN OHIO.

II turns out as we feared il would.
in reference to the new Liquor Law of
Ohio. 1t has provisions that render
nugatory all the stringent provisions Of
the Law. as the law Of Indiana has
Gen. Carey is out upon il in real good
earnest. We are glad to see this
The battle in Ohio will only wax the
warmer on account OF this attempt to
evade the force OF public sentiment
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1854-05-19
pFRsONAI..

Rev, A. Eddy, formerly of this coun-
try. now member Of the Cincinnati
Conference has been spending few
days in Brookville. He looks well,
and is about the same size as N used
to be in other days. He is now p E.
on West Cincinnati District.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1854-05-19
RrCol. Benton. because the ma,

~ OOis DSutous otCduet the man
OF his choice was not appointed post
master at ST. Louis, has resolved not
TO send anything to that Office through
the mails. but will transmit all his
communications and public documents,
under his frank. by means Of Adams
d Co.'S Express. This is good
move, and meets our. decided appro-
baton. The mails are now loaded
down with books and other documents
under the frank Of members Of Con-
gress. They are a great nuisance to
the mail service, and add nothing 10
the revenues of the Department. We
hope other members OF Congress will
follow the example Of Col. Benton
If they would, il would give much
more certainty and celebrity TO the
mails, and greatly reduce the cost Of
their transportation .-Senfinel.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1854-05-19

Er"0nce on a time" an Irishman
and Negro were lighting, and while
graphing with each other, the Irish.
man exclaimed: "You black diyil,
cry, enoughl" I'll fight till l diet"
"so'll l." sung out the negro; always
does"
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1854-05-19

Alvin P. Hoveyof Posey county
has been appointed one Of the su-
premc Judges Of this State, in place Of
Judge Roache resigned. He is a
young man ofpromise, and much
Of a gentleman. We would prefer
Judge Iglehart of Evansville, but we
can not help il now.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1854-05-19
ACCIDENT.

Rev. John Gilchrist, of Dunlapsville
Ind. was seriously injured on Satur-
day the 9th inst, in attempting to stop
aspan Of horses from running away
Doubts are entertained Of his recov-
cry.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1854-05-19
BEAUTIFUL HARNESS.

If you want to see a beautiful spcci.
men of carriage harness call into the
shop of George Smith. 1t VII be
difficult to find better job in the city,
and it would be mean to goto the city
for harness when a better article can
be bought here cheaper than there.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1854-05-19

EyTo the disgrace Of the canine
race drunken dog made his appear
ance in Milwaukee. The Democrat
says; he acted pretty much as other
folks do when in similar state. He
made very good rail fence for few
minutes. and then went and laid down
by the side of wood pile
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1854-05-19

6TThe trustees of tho Brookville
College at late meeting eleceed Mas.
II. b. HIBBFs OF Fairfield, Teacher Of
instrumental Music in their Institntion
Mrs. HrBBES is one OF the most accom-
plished music teachers in the west, and
can not fail TO render satisfaction.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1854-05-19

lLFGovernor Dutton, in his mes
sage to the Connecticut Legislature,
recommends the passage of a Maine
Law Temperance Bill and more
efficient organization of the matilda
He takes strong ground against the
Nebraska Bill.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1854-05-19
nfWe can the Intention ofperson.

HsrWe call the attention ofpersons
having small amounts to loan for a
short time, to the advertisement
loan Wanted" The person apply
ing is fully prepared to do all he says.
Administrators or guardians or others.
will not only secure a good interest by
lending to him but they will help an
industrious and worthy young man.
who has capital but not money.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1854-05-19

EEThe Ladies Of the Methodist
Sewing Society, viii hold a fair in
Harrison Ohio, on Wednesday 18th day
of June Q o'clock p. NJ. All friends
re respectfully invited to attend, and
ill try to be there ourself.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1854-05-19

TT John Freeman, the alleged fu-
gitive. who was arrested by one Filing
ton and imprisoned, has recovered
$4,000 from Ellington for false i'm.
prisonment. When he RECEIVERS about
twice that amount from Hon. (g) J..
L. Robinson. negro hunters and negro
catchers W i'll be careful how they fool
with freemen OF Indiana.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1854-05-19
CAPITAL PUNISHMENT.

The bill to abolish capital punish
ment. after being debated at great
length in the Ohio State Senate, was
lost by majority of two votes.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1854-05-19

IVA poetical young gentleman,
while alone in village church the
other day. under the infuenc Of highly
devotional feeling. delivered himselfof
the following sublime verse. which be-
trays more genius and wit, than sym.
patty for our fallen race:
81 stand again.
Oil sacred fame,
Beneath thy turrei high.
Conscious that all.
BY Adams fall.
Are fond ofAPPLE PIE"
The deacon remained after the SER
mon on the next Sunday, and sum-
moning on the mine" to bis assist
ance, wrote directly underneath:
"Men to this temple should resort,
In prayer their time TO pass,
But some appear to come for sport,
With too much apple sass"
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1854-05-19
MARRIED.

On the 10th inst. a, the residence OF Jas. speer.
By Rev. 7. N. Eddy, Mr.. HEsRY W. HspsIrY 10
Miss PnrBE J. HARr.
ofcourse the happy couple remem-
bered the rRrSrER-you would have
thought 20 if you had seen that cake.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1854-05-19
~ At a recent strike Of Barbers i

ET At a recent strike OF BARRIERS in
the city Of Portland. one Of the speak
ers closed a most pathetic harangue
with the following appropriate out
burst:
Then fix our scale Of prices,
And let the tidings roll,
Till due return from labor
Shall spead from pole to pole.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1854-05-19

nT.The pick-pockets that accompa-
ny the hippodromo made a good haul
Mt Indianapolis--bottor than they did
at Brookvile. One Of them was ar.
rested and is now in jail in that city,
where the whole posse ought 10 be-
win the press In the parts of the state
that this thieving gang has yet to visit,
please say to men who have money and
watches. that they should leave all at
home but "a quarter" or so. when
they go near the shows. OF course
we do not expect them to advise their
readers to leave themselves at home
for they would not get the advertising
Of the shows--a perquisite that few
editors have the courage to refuse in
this age Of "dollar papers" when the
only profit Of An Office is advertising.
And, by the way, who is to blameG
We are hardly prepared TO blame
the editors. We blame rather the
slinginess Of many moral men who
will patronize "chsap papers" regard.
less of their moral tone. We could
give many instances Of this. About
the time we first paid our respects to
Yankee Robinson, class leader in
Brookville--a man who is growing
ricn as fast as any man in town, ofhis
capital, refused to continue the Amer.
lean, because we would not let him
have II t'Oeaty five cents cheaper than
any other person in town, and sent for
dollar weshly, that is printed from
old dailies. and every number of which
has puts Of theatres, concerts, shows
&c., DC. Well, il he can pray,
Lead us not into temptation" and
furnish his children such mental and
moral food as that, it is on q principle
that we wot notof.
We could give other instances
equally illustrative Of the fact that the
iittieness of good men compells editors
to insert such advertisements as n mat
ter of self preservation.
We are not yet driven to that point
and hope we never may be.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1854-05-19

ETJudge w. M. M'Carty is in
town. He has not permanently loca-
ted at Indianapolis as we had been
informed.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1854-05-19

Hs-lt will be seen by our telegraph.
ic news that affairs in Europe are
growing lively, and the war has COM
menced in earnest The Allied Pow
ers have struck their first blow, but il
does notappear TO have been decisive
one. The naval operations in the
Black Sea have terminated in what
pugilists would call "drawn bat
tie. E"
On the land the evacuation of Wal
lachia by the Russians wears the as
pect of another disastrous de feat. but
we cannot venture on prophecy as
to the final result from such very small
The next European Mail
will bring us news Of much interest,
which We may now expect to be re-
peated weekly.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1854-05-19
ANSWER
ANSWER
To hs "Arithmetieal Question" in n
American of Man 9Th.

American Of May 9th.
FnirSD GOODWIN
To save your dear friend, the tinker, from ruin,
A College b'hoy IL up and ADDING;
Because that no IL a brave worker OF metal,
Take here the diamstsrs both OF his Kettle;
Ones tweniy-foar inches fouf.tenlhs. worry near.
Coa.ss0
T'oiher 'oureer and slxty-four hundrsd,hs APP
poan. li<.63S2.)
JAMES AZ. WYNN.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1854-05-19

~Who can tell us where r. A.
White has gone to? He has left
without paying for his paper.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1854-05-19

into effect the Ohio Liquor Law. If il
can be done. A Harrison League has
been formed, with capital stock of
about $50, 600. They intend toenforco
the law TO It's fullest extent.