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Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1854-09-01
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EDITOR AMERrcAN:-In your notes
of "mere mention" / see that some one
in the garb of a human being has
made a man drunk and then he reveal
ed to him the mysteries Of the Know
Nothings. Is any man so lost 10 all
sense of honor as to want to pry into
secrets that according to the popular
opinion cannot be divulged unless a
man commit the awful crime of perjury
or something worse? The name Of
that man who would thus stop to OBJ
tain that which could not be obtained
in any other way, should be sent to
every house in this county, accOmpan-
led with the full particulars of the
case. Such meanness cannot be ex.
celled, and the people, no doubt will
look upon the perpetrator Of such base
ness with loathing and contempt.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1854-09-01
LAUREL, Ind, August &c.

Mn. EDIroR:-1 suppose you are
aware that yesterday was the day ap-
pointed by the Brookville Treasury
Eaters, for the several townships to
meet at their respective headquarters
to elect a candidate to fill the vacancy
occasioned in the county Democratic
Whisky ticket. by the sloping propen-
sity Of Mr.. Cramer, alias Cromer.-
The democracy of Laurel township.
after due notice, mustered their
strength. and soon after dinner met in
the large and commod.ous new Hall.
on the corner Of Market and Washing
ton streets, erected by DIR. G.. After
dedicating SAID Hall in due form. to
Bill Nebraska, Whisky and Democra-
cy. a long board was provided for a
seat. the last one in their platform -
FEsS amfed noses, ana finding fBur.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1854-09-01

teen ia number. they were seated on
the board. The President called the
meeting to order, after which he, with
the life Of Mr.. Jefferson in band. and
tears streaming down his face, COM
menced talking about the pcrilous and
gloomy prospects before them. He
saw the doom that awaited them unless
something was done to stop the cur
rent that was operating against them.
He begged them to be faithful to their
old masters; the Democracy would 20
to ruin IL they were not united. II
these prcwling, theiving, midnight
assasins, the Know Nothings were per-
mitted to go on in the work in which
they were engaged, foreigners, and es-
pecially Catholics would be excluded
from holding Offices of honor and prof
it, in this glorious Republic. Amidst
sobs and tears produced by the re-
marks and quotations from the life Of
Mr.. Jefferson. Holiday took his seat
on the plank. Mr.. NJ. having just re-
turned from his western tour among
the Know Meetings.. had told them, no
doubt of the near approach Of the
death of Bill Nebraska and Capt. Bald
Face, they could not help weeping.
The DR.. then arose. After raising
himself some six feet, and drawing in
long breath Of democracy, he let of BY
telling when he became one. and how
long he had served the party. He
warned them against whigery. especi-
ally, and Know Nothings in particular,
and invited every foreigner and every
catholic to stick to whisky and democ-
racy as he has no doubt it is the only
means of extending slavery, and cor
recting the morals of the people, in
other words the salvation of our gov
eminent and perpetuity ofour free in
situations. After receiving such cor
dials from the hands Of the Dr., the
tears were dried up and Holiday and
the thirteen begin to feel little b. Z
ter
Louis mot Napoleon) then arose TO
his feet AS all lawyers should rise. say
ing "may it please your worship. and
gentlemen Of the jury, have always
been democrat, cave in to all that
has been said, and will just add l
want to gil the gap in the ticket with
my name. But whether | receive the
nomination or not, / am ready to fight
side by side with the DR.. Louis took
his seat on the bosrd, feeling they had
ought to make him Auditor.
After some little winking and blink
ing among the Simon Pures, Mr.. NJ
nominated Mr.. Lee, of s. 1t River
townsl ip. who was duly elected by a
large majority on the board platform.
The meeting having no further bust
ness, and getting very dry, the immor-
tai fourteen adjourned, to meet a,
Brookville, next Saturday, when the
Treasury Eaters will decide the fate oil
Mr.. Lee and others. Further than
: this your reporter Kroweth Nothing.
PETER FARLEY, JR.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1854-09-01

Es-The efforts of the old "old H.
ners" to retain their hold upon the
Romaniststs of this county are unceas-
ing. and they are willing to resort to
uny abuse of professionals to do it,
That portion of Robinson's speech on
this subject which we gave last week.
is in keeping with the sentiments Of
the party. Take the following from
the Evansville Enquirer:
Relig GUS freedom reigns almost ev-
erywhere but in free America--here
il IS cndeavored practically to annul
il, and the wretched deed Of bigotry
is undertaken by American born citi-
zensl-Evansviiic Enquirer.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1854-09-01

THE xNouraxR AND Tgkk 1oRE18HE1s.
Last spring we published several ar
ticles from the Cincinnati Enquirer.
which berated the foreigners desper-
ately. We wondered at it then and
hoped that the influence of tina, paper
might be had in the work OF bringing
back our Institutions to American
hands. The Enquirer Justly com
planned of the unreasonable demands
made by foreigners in reference TO po-
liticsl matters. and the unwise pander-
ing to them by office-seekers. And as
both political parties had been equally
implicated in this sin. we hoped both
would timely repent and show the gen.
uineness of their repentance by turn
ing away from the sin. But it turns
out that the Enqnirer's opposition was
only to protestant foreigners. 1t
courts the catholics as much as ever.
A specimen Of its'opposition to protes-
tant foreigners may be seen on our
fourth page.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1854-09-01
THE INDEPENDENT CANDIDATE FOR AU.
DITOR.
BRooKvILLE, Aug. 20. 1854.

BRooKvILLE, Aug. 90, 1854.
JOHN J. CHAPMAN is the peoples
candidate for Auditor Of Franklin CO.
His qualifications for the Office are am
pie and undisputed, except by few
political demagogues. His opportuni-
ty for Ecompetent knowledge of the
particular business of this Office, has
been better, than either Of the other
candidates now before the people.
Mr.. Chapman is man ofintegrity,
in whom the people may confide and
trust; he has always maintained spot.
less reputation, as private citizen, Civ
ing the best evidence IN the world,
that should the people elect him, he
will not sully his honor and blast his
reputat on by neglecting or refusing to
do his duty.
Helays his claims before the people,
in a candid independent manner. he
has resorted TO no unfair means, he
has refused to consult the sovereign
will Of the Democratic Convention
and he has declined the honor Of pla-
eng his hope of success atthe mercy
of an alien power. In all these par.
ticulars, he stands opposed to the 9th :
er candidates, for all but him, have
given their destiny into the hands Of
those who manage these conventions,
confidently believing, that success in
them will insure a complete triumph at
the election.
Men who think candidly and soberly
Of these things. will see on reflection
that the distinctive features OF the cou
vention system. go to defeat the ends
Of justice and humbug the people
Honest men like MIR. Chapman who
have had their rcverses and misfortun,s
In life. are passed by for some dishon.
est partisan or reckless bankrupt, who
pleads poverty, hoping thereby. to
gain the sympathy Of the people,
When this fails other expedients are
adopted, some legendary story Of the
Mexican war. interviewer with III,
chiyaloric deeds and feats Of the rela'
tor, is told To arouse sympathy fol
those who have been unfortunate in
the service Of their country.
Such cxpedients will be very ap
TO fail this year; candidates, with thei
private and public characters. will b,
examined, the Democracy Of this coun
ty. need not think Of making the PEG
pie stand from under while they cleo
their candidates.
II we are called upon to re-electan,
Of the old officers Of this county, j
might be we'll to examine the record
and papers of their Offices, upon which
they have left their mark and from
which we may judge with unerring Ger
tainty, of what they will do in the fu
ture. G. WY
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1854-09-01

V-We have large number OF
subscribers among those who Ware
once citizens Of this county. but who
are now in other parts OF the country.
Some Of these. anticipating the pleas
ure it would afford them to hear. reg
ularly, from home, subscribed before
they left. and yet keep up their sub
scription Others are supplied by the
kindness of friends. A friend can
hardly bestow a small amount more
to the qualification of absent ones than
to send the American to them year.
Try Il. you who have sons or daugh-
te,s, brothers or sisters, away in some
distant land. The following note was
received n few days ago from one who
was once among us:
DEAR Sm,-The time Of my sub
scription for the American" having
nearly expired. take this opportunity
for renewing il. IL has been WELDON
visitor to me. keeping up my interest
in scenes TO which fain would not
become an entire stranger: and partic-
ularly pleasing me by its anti-slavery
and pro-temperance spirit. Hoping
The opposition YOU receive may only
increase your zeal Ind success,
Iremain yours truly,
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1854-09-01

rgWe call particular attention to
The Mysterious Parchment this week.
The legal argument Is well sustained.
The arguments of Morrison are in
every one-horse constitutional lawyers
mouth. and the answers of Scribner
are unanswerable. We know Of moth
ing better on this subject, unless il be
Maguire's "Nighfs Entertainment, 1"
which can be had at our Office at go
cents single copy. or $40 per hundred.
It should be circulated Immediately,
and extensively. We will send il by
mail, postpaid. six for dollar, to any
part Of the State. We hope the friends
of DR.. Mcguire will help him circu-
late them, that he may be rewarded
for his labor and expense in publishing
so timely book.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1854-09-01
Marrifb.

At the Morris Female Institute
Morristown. N. j.. on the evening Of
the 18th. of Aug. 1851, by the Rev.
James 4. Edwards. Jno. T. McCariy.
Esq. of Marysville, California. to Miss
Mary E. Pierson. also of Marysville.
California.
Now John. we can trust you in that
land Of gold. You have formed the
right kind Of partnership. We shall
be sorry to part with you,but we know
that you are in good hands.
On the a6th,a at the Valley House. in
Brookville, by j. w. Keely. Mr.. Benz.
Porter, and Jemina Bolton.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1854-09-01

OLD MAN KIeER.-J L Robinson,
said in his speech that old man Kiger'
is a Know Nothing, and that he had
been tra' cling way down in the pocket,
scattering contagion everywhere. XII
ger hadn't ought to travel when he
is afflicted with such disease. We
always knew that the old man knew
little enough, but we didn't know that
it was catching He used to bore us
by saying lone Of US don't know any
thing" but we always thought he
meant us, and just said lone Of u.s.
to take off the rough corners. but il
turns out that he is the Know Moth.
ing. himself.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1854-09-01

EWv see by the Cincinnati Ga
zette that there was quite destructive
FIRE in Richmond. in this State, day
or twoago, by which the Palladium Of
fee the Temperance Hall, Barton's shoe
store and Meudenhall's book store,
were destroyed, and some other bull
dings injured The loss is put at sic
600, with some insurance.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1854-09-01

rThe new Temperance Law Of
Connecticut Is working like a charm
and daily gaining favor. even with those
who. at first. opposed il. Some thought
Il uld not be enforced. and others, that
1, would do no good, II enforced. But
all doubts are removed, and the law has
become universally popular except with
n few drunkards and drunkard makers.
So |. has been with oil efficient laws on
this subject. IL Is the halfway, wisha-
washa laws, that are unpopular They
fail TO correct the evils Of intemperance,
and therefore the temperance men do MT
like them, and they subject the liquor
sellers to fines and costs and they dislike
that. Deceive laws, that are terror TO
evil doors, are always popular.
The Hartford Union, In speaking on
the effect of their law, says: "There
was not solitary tenant In the Watch
House, last Sunday night. The usual
number. before the law went into oper-
alton was about half dozen. There
are now but -FOUR persons In the Work
House, and there has not been. less than
ten at time, for sixteen months prevI-
Gus to tho LIST Of august. During that
time the number has ranged from ten
TO twenty one"
We submit the question to the int eli
gent men Of Indiana whether sensible
men ever before opposed law that has
uniformly worked so we'll.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1854-09-01
wWs commend the .plorifxers 9

@We commend the glorifyers Of
Romanism to the sensible remarks Of
Rev. Mr.. Rees. Of the Baptist Church,
on our FIRST page. In these times. when
we are taught from the stump that
Roman Catholics are not only the au,
thors but protectors of religious free
dom, scrap from history may do
good. We thank Mr.. Rees for his arr
ticle. The people will thank him
He shows that he is not afraid to speak
out when truth is sssailed by political
hirelings, to secure the influence Of the
Catholic woes of the State.
But what was that boosted freedom.
after all? Here are few Of its pro-
visions: H
"Blasphemy against God, denying
our Savior Jesus Christ to be the Son
of God. or denying the Holy Trinity.
or the Godhead of any of the Three
Persons, dc, was TO be- punished with
death and con6scation of goods and
lands to the Lord Proprietor. Per
sons using any reproachful words or
speeches concerning the Blessed Vir-
gin Mary. Mother of our Savior, or
the holy Apostles or Evangeiists. or
any Of them, for the first ohense to
forfeit f5 sterling to the Lord Pro-
prietary; or, in default Of payment,
to be publicly whipped, and imprison-
ed, at the pleasure OF his. Lordship or
Lieutenant General For the second
ofensc to forfeit fl0 sterling. or in
default of payment to be publicly
and severely whipped, and imprisoned
as before directed. And for the third
ofiense to forfeit lane and goods. and
be forever banished from the Prov
ince. "--Bacon's Lars of Maryland
at Large. 1865
What a contrast between this and
the law Of Rhode ISLAND, whose sub
lime language is
"All men may walk as their con-
sciences persuade them, every one in
the name of his God. And let the
lambs of the Most High walk in this
Colony without molesiation. in the
name If Jehovah their God. forever
and ever"
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1854-09-01
A Goop ONE.-Goy. Gorman Is ex

A Coop 0SE.-Gov. German is err
e6feio Indian Agent for the Minnesota
Indians. At recent Council with
the Chippewas, the Governor threat
ened the Indians with the loss Of their
annuity il found drunk. and any In
dams portion thus forfeited, was to be
divided equally among the sobel.-
HoLE-IS-THE-DARK, distinguished
orator, remarked in reply, that the
same rule ought to be applied 10 the
Agent, tcho soas a great man, and had
u great annuity. 1t ought to be taken
from him and divided. like the others,
for he gOi drunk rry cftsn. The
Governor must have felt rather streak
ed about that time.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1854-09-01

ETA certain "Old Liner" not a
thousand miles from Brookville. be-
coming alarmed about his political
salvation. applied for admission to the
Know Nothings. He was promptly
rejected. Of course we don't know
why, but We guess the X. Ms. had
heard Of the effort once made to make
Christian of old Splucus. The his
torian thus records that event
"when the Qovll was sick, tho Devil monk
would be,
hut when the Devil got wcIl, devil Of a monk
was he.n
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1854-09-01


A meeting Of the People Of Jackson
township, irrespective of party, was
held in West Union. on Saturday, the
a6th ult., for the purpose of selecting
delegates to attend the Peoples Coun-
ty Convention ut Connersyille, to be
held on Saturday. the ed day Of Sep
temer. 1854.
The meeting was organised BY call
my J. L. Case to the Chair. and ap-
pointing Jas. Elliot. Secretary.
The President stated the. objects Of
the meeting in a clear and concise
speech. touching the principles of free
dom Ms affected by the Nebraska Bill
aud Intemperance.
On motion, committee of three,
to draft resolutions expressive of the
sense Of the meeting, was appointed.
consisting Of Messrs. j.. Steele, Jas.
Smith. and ]. Elliot.
l. was moved, then, to select dele
gates to attend the County Convention,
and VIM. M'Klewain. Jas. Greer. R.
Taylor, B. Ross, Jos. Grub, n. Tai
bot. and j. Steele were appointed said
delegates.
The Committee on Resolutions re-
ported the following. to wit:
RESOLVED, LIST. That we heartily
endorse the resolutions of the Peoples
Convention at indianapolis on the 18th
of July, 1854.
I'd, That we greet our sister State,
Iowa, for her devotion to Freedom,
and escape from slavery influence, and
that we will be with her on the side oil
Humanity and Freedom. in October
next.
81. That We consider the repeal Of
the Missouri Compromise as virtually
making slavery a National sin instead
of Sectional one, foi which all are
accountable, and from which all mus
suffer; and that we will use all honest
means for its restoration, and KEEP
our hands and hearts clean from the
iniquity.
4th, That the Missouri Compromis,
was made for a stipulation long sine,
realized by one party; the other slip
ulation was the continuance of sale
Compromise line) forever; that it
repeal is fraud, destroying all futur
confidence in compromises with save
ry, and opens the way for the repea
of all compromises with the slave-pow
er.
9th, That we highly approve of tn
course Of our Representative in Con
gress--Hon S. w. PARKER-and mos
heartily thank him for using with en-
ergy his great abilities on the side Q
Freedom and Humanity, against tn
passage of the Nebraska Swindle.
9th. That the proceedings of thi
meeting be sent for publication to th
several papers of Connersville an
Brookville.
! The meeting adjourned to meet i
, Convention. at Connersville. on Sa.ar
day, September Cd. 1854.
J. L. CASE. Pres't.
JAS. ELLIOT, Sec'y.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1854-09-01
CAUSE Of OPPOSITION TO THE
KNOW NoTHINCS.

RNO" WA a2a<e1s
Our readers are aware that the Gin
cinnsti Enquirer has become very hos
tile Of late to the Know Nothings.-
This. no doubt. appears strange. after
the series Of able articles lost spring
against the foreigners. some of which
We copied. But the following. from
the Cincinnati Commercial, will explain
it all--not only his present fawning
upon foreigners, but his past oppcsi-
ton. BY that series he hoped TO open
the door for his admission by the
present opposition he hopes to regain
what he then lost. We wonder If the
opposition of certain ones in this coun-
~ may not be traced to the same cause.
their rejection. Willthose who know
please inform us. Here is the dis
closure:
MoRoAx Lopsr, No. III. o. X. Ns.t
August 2ist, 1854.
At meeting Of this Lodge held
this evening il was unanimously
RESOLVED. That all the proceedings
of this Lodge on the application Of
Hiram H. Robinson for membership,
be furnished the Daily Commercial,
for publication.
COPY FROM RECORD.
On the 10Th day of May. 1854. the
following application was received:
To tie Officers Of Morgan Lodge
No 7. X 's:-Hiram ii. Robinson,
age 40, editor of the Enquirer, asks
TO become a member Of your body.
and pledges himself to abide its rules
and regulations, which application
was. after considerable discussion,
unanimously rejected.
IMay l9th.-lt having been announ-
ced to the Lodge that Hiram II. Rob-
inson, editor Of the Enquirer, who
had been heretofore rejected, had
threatened to make application to a
lodge in New Orleans, it was unani-
mously resolved that the Secretary be
instructed to telegraph to all the lodg-
es in New Orleans. OF the rejection
OF the said Hiram II. Robinson; and
on the Esd day of June, the following
dispatch was received from the Grand
Secretary Of Louisiana:
II. II. Robinson rejected in all the
lodges Of New Orleans.
July 18th. TIE following dispatch
was received from Tippecanoe Lodge,
No. 3, Of Indianapolis:
Hiram ii. Robinson. editor of the
Enquirer, at Cincinnati. is proposed
for membership. Is he all right?
To which the Secretary was instruc-
ted to reply. II. II. Robinson rejected
here, and in all the lodges of New
Orleans. /. H., Sec.
To which dispatch a reply was had
same day:
II. Ii. Robinson rejected, and no
tice sent 10 Grand Lodge. also Il
National Lodge. l.. r., Sec.
| thereby certify the above to be cor
.ec: copies from minutes.
LII, Sec. ". G., Pres.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1854-09-01
rTFor the benefit Of John L. Rob

fTFor the benefit of John l.. Rob-
inson and bis o.laboiers. who object to
protestant religious papers. and prot
estant preachers saying any thing on
political questions, we cut the follow
ing. on the school question, from the
Pittsburg Catholic. It is all right, all
proper for foreign priests-men who
are not naturalized, and who cannot
be. consistent with their priestly vows.
to utter such objections rs the follow
ing against our fee school system, but
it is unjustifiable for free. native-horn
citizens to say a word against whisky;
"No one can be mistaken about the
view which the Church has trken OF
mixed education. She wishes for the
benefit of her children. to have il set
aside and superseded by another
wherein secular and religious instruc-
lion will be continued. Not because
such systems as the common school
are inferior. but because they are bad
Not because they do not offer all the
advantages we would wish, but be
cause they offer none that is an equiv
alent for the risk that is run in accept
ing them"
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1854-09-01

Observation-Disclosures of the Cincin-
natl Enquirer boasts that Reemelin
"ned from a personal isue, not from
the convention"
Brave Mr.. Hercules H. Robinsonl--
He called MIR. Reemelin liar, and
here upon u score Of big-iisted bullies
with rage and uttering fierce impre-
cations, made a rush at the non
restaint German and drove him from
the ground. with one arm paralyzed
by cowardly blow from behind. 1t
is u fit exhibition Of Robson's heroism,
that in view OF these facts he now
flapshis wings and crows in triumph,
at was from me, and not from the
convention, that Recmelin fledr" A
brave man--a very marvel of courage
is II. II. Robson, editor Of theCin-
cinnad Enquirer-Doyton Gazette.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1854-09-01

TERRIBLE Storm The Louisville
papers give accounts ola most terrific
storm which passed over that city last
Sunday. II unrooed about 100 houses,
and destroyed much valuable property.
But the most painful part, was the loss
of life. The Third Presbyterian Church.
new building. not yet dedicated, was
blown down during the morning service,
and 2b persons were killed.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1854-09-01

SrnrCs ~ LIeHTINo.-The store
Of Linck d Farquhu was struck by
lightning about 81 o'clock last Sunday
morning, setting it on fire near the
chimney. Fortunately Mr.. Henry
Kimble. who was sleeping in the store,
discovered it in time to arrest the
flames. About $500 will cover the
entire loss.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1854-09-01
rTWe are sorry to record that Ii

EE-We are sorry to record that the
usually healthy village Of Mt. Carmel
has suffered much, for few weeks
from from the Aux. The family OF four
friend Larue has suffered considerably.
as have others. AT latest date il was
becoming healthier.