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Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1854-02-24

Al meeting Of the friends Of temper
ancc In Eeyerton Friday evening. Feb.
sd, 1854. The following resolutions
were unanimously adopted;
lst. Resolved, That we form ourselves
into temperance organization, and APP
point committee Of five whose duty IL
shall be TO designate places OF meeting,
In Jackson township, and appoint speak
ers TO lecture ut said places.
end. Resolved, That opposition 10 a
prohibitory liquor law, is In the fullest
sense opposition to religion, to COED or
der, and to all the vital interests Of the
State and Of Society.
3rd. Resolved, That we denounce n
Jaw that shall prohibit the manufacture
and sale Of intoxicating liquors Except
for mechanical and medical purposes) in
the State Of Indiana.
Our demands for prohibiiory law we
rest uFon these conceded facts and prin-
ciples.
LIST. The liquor traffic agravates and
increases, il il does not directly create,
the prevailing intemperance Of the land.
Intemperance by inhaming passion,
dethroning reason, perverting or utterly
destroying the moral sensiellities OF
man and leads almost certainly to the
com mission of crime.
These are facts. What relation our
government sustains to them, may be
seen by a moments consideration ofthe
following propositions.
lst. Government owes protection to
country's industry, and is bound to
guard with jealous care, the rights OF its
subjects.
end. Government is under obligations
to provide for the personal safety of in
diyidcals.
3rd. 1t is the further duty Of govern
ment to conserve $50 far as it can do SO
without interfering with the rights Of
conscience) the public morality.
Resolved, That the proceedings of this
meeting be published in the Indiana
American and the Temperance Spon-
toon.
On motion the meeting adjourned.
]. w. OLIPHANT, Sect'y.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1854-02-24
Cedar Grove Prices.

GreenApples 60to9O Potatoes
Rice new 81
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1854-02-24

GTCaptain Lukens has been indicted
for "malicious shooting with intent 10
kill, Lieut. Philips for Granddaughter"
and seven othe Policemen for "as-
sau.t and battery" No bills were found
against Judge Spooner and the remain
der Of the police held to answer the
charge ofriot.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1854-02-24
GOnlmutial.
Cincinnati Markets

Corrected weekly expressly for the In
diana American, by AARON A. Golfer
Grocery, Produce and Commission Mer.
chant; dealer in Grass seeds, Dried fruits
Wooden ware, Window glass and Nails,
South Z. cor. Main e. 18th st. Gin. O.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1854-02-24

rAHPETTNGs.--Th undersigned would ny
Y 20 all those fishing 10 furnish their hoors with
cafpcl that will look well, do good service, nnd
never fade, 10 en- n at HE establishment and lock
through his present stock, which he has lately re-
ecived lronithe east, which can be sold at prices
which will compare fayorabiy with The lowest Gin
elnnati rates. He has.
Every variety,
OF tho latest style and fashion, ranging IN prices
from 30 10 30 cts per yard. SO call and sec him.
Oct. Goth, 1859. RICHARD TYNER.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1854-02-24
READY Made Clothing.

VUyEIE UNDERSIGNED beg leave TO in
4 form their friends and customers OF their ex-
tensive operation Of manufacturing ready made
Clothing for this spring. We have constantly on
hand and are daily receiving good stock ofeloths
Cassimers, Vestings d Taiors trimmings together
with fine assortment Of Gentlemens Furnishing
goods all of which we shall be happy to sell cheap
and on reasonat lie terms. Please call and exam
inc our stock before purchasing elsewhere. Call
at No. oil west side Main 81. between 5th * 9th,
Cincinnati, Ohio.
Jan. SIS ly. MACK * BROTHERS.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1854-02-24
SOMETHING NEW.

CONNEKSV1LLE MACHINE SHOP
Adjoining the Stove Foundry of W. r. Gelhart.
F'ttE undersigned respectfully informs the pub
l. lie that he has established a Machine Shop In
Connersville, aud is now manufacturing
iTIlRASHING WACHTNES,
Horse Powers. Separators. Straw Cutters. Corn
Shelters, Wood saving Machines. all the latest
anu mostimproved patterns. He also manufacturer
Cuip,s Patent Portable CIDER Mill.
an excellent and convenient article that every
Farmer who has an Orchard ought 10 have
ne expects 10 Keep constantly on band q supply
OF Thrashing Machines. &c, aud invites All rho
wish TO purchase to give him a call Tho Machine
ry manufactured by him viii he warranted 70 be of
The best materials, and most substantial workman
ship.
REPAIRING.-He will be prepared 10 renair
keaping Machines and will attend promptly to the
hting up and repairing 0fany kind OF Machisery
a'''.t Tired.
MS terms w.. :, as reasonable rs those Of auv
establishments the West. JOHN ENDSLEY
Connersvilie, April II, 1853. ~.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1854-02-24
r. w. IIfJBBARD.

CARRIAGE MAN Uts y NJ /.
Y on Maine burgess street. Erook Vile just below
the public square, has alNd,H OF hand large ns-
aorllnent Of Marriages, consisting Of Rockaaasa,
hongs and Readss, plain Rockawasa, fhaton,
aud BuggIes.
Purchasers viii nnd 10 10 tholr advantages 20 eall
and examine my work, a. my stock u The largest
IN town, and my prices a. low as The same quality
OF work elsewhere.
or price.
amprepared 10 finish 10 order any description
ofcafrlnge, not ON hand. al shortest notice.
Particular attention paid 10 repairing.
April, ie53.-l7-ff
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1854-02-24

WATTS & COLBUakN, Dealers in
W Dry Goods, 63 Pearl Street, Cin-
CHINA / I s@-Orer for sale on the mostfayOrable
terms 1900 packages Dry Goods. purchased mostly
previous TO The advance in prices. Purchasers viii
ind them ready TO meet the lowest rates of any
Jobbing House East " west.
EaIl ll-0-lNlns
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1854-02-24

0TThere are two hundred and eighty
convicts in the Penitentiary at Jefferson
vile.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1854-02-24

WALL PAPER --We have now on band
w large assortment OF Wall, Fire Board and
window paper Also, large lot of window shades
OF the latest style and pattern. which are selling
at reduced prices. n. II. GALLON d SON. 90
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1854-02-24
Gold Band
N TT III ], CHI CHIN

EXTRA inducements are now offered purcha-
Il sing public. We have just opened large in.
voice OF white French China Dinner Ware, OF SUI
peroIquaty and beautiful style, article not to be
surpassed in this or any other market. We are sell
ing tins article in whole parts of sets, to suit the
order of the purchaser. on slight advance on New
York or Philadelphia prices.
Persons about TO purchase are invited 10 call and
examine our goods and learn the prices. In each
they will find an nducement.
HIGGINS, BRO. & ANDERSON,
Nov. IL. l653.-2m 81 Main street.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1854-02-24
Silks! Silksll Silks!l.
Ladies' Dress Goods.

ITO the ladies' we would say call AT the 'Old White
iCorner,' and take peep at the finest lot of
Dress Goods, ever offered In this market, consisting
in part Of
so pieces muslin dc LANES, ranging from l5cts
TO 81 25 per yard;
2J pieces cashmere;
10 |" p0plins;
10 " silk warp lustre;
30 +" common do;
Z" Grape dc lane;
10 " French merino;
all Of which were manufactured from the finest IA
brio and best mate rails and purchased direct from
importers. and will be sold at small profits. by
sep a7-49. Nd. GALLON & son.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1854-02-24
Brookyille Bank in Oneration

Furniture, Furniture, Furniture.
w invite the public attention to our new stock
w of Furniture just reeeiv ed which offer lit
tie lower than any othe- house in the White Water
Valley.
Cousisting Of ofas. Bureaus, Centre Tables, Card
Tables Cherry d Walnut Breakfast e. Dining Ia
bles Drawer & Wash Stands, Bedsteads, Lounges,
Cribs, Willow Wagons q Cradles. Mattresses be-
sides general assortment Of CHAIRS.
IT, ID. PRICE & son.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1854-02-24

The attention ofproperiy holders Is respectfully
called 10 the superior advantages for Fire, Ma
rine and Bniand Insurance offered by
the PROTECTION INSURANCE co.
The undersigned has been furnished with blank
policies signed by the officers the Company; also
with blank renewal receipts, for continuing policies
already issued and Is duly authorized and prepar-
ed, as Agent OF said Company, TO make assurances
for any period OF time, not less Than one month nor
greater than seven years, upon buildings or their
contents. occupied as DWELLINGS. SroREs, WARE
HOUSES, CnURcHrs, HOTEL, BANK, CouRr HoUsrs,
coLLEoEs, &C., &C., and the contents against Loss
OR DAMAGE M FIRE. J. J. F0UTS, Agent,
81 ~ For Laurel. franklin county, IND.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1854-02-24

Ladies' Shoes.
IeO pairs Cnlf Boots;
700 - Kip -
60 sGoat Busklns;
81 =" Enameled young Ladies Boots;
"a - Fine Kid Albouis;
a6 " New style GaieH;
% Rubber Bucskins;
45 :. Low Sandals;
"a Fur Lined over Shoes:
Together with a large aud splendid assortment
Of Childrcn's and Misses, extra fine shoes. Aswc
pay particular attention in the selection of our
Boots and Shoes In regard 10 durability and neat
ness. we have no hcsitency la recommending the
same. aud have no fears Of being excelledia this
branch ofour business, ar Of being beat selling
low Nd. GALLION6 son.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1854-02-24
PROTECTION
(Fire, Marine and lnland)
INSURANCE COMPANs ,
HARTFORD, CONN.
INCORPORATED 1925.

BOARD OF IRECT0RS.
&C. HAzARD, c. n. NORMAN, +. SEELEY,
W. TnRALL. JSo. WARRURToS, w. KELLOGG,
W. B. ROBBINS, 4. HILLs, DIV. cLAKK,
l.. HrMruREY, Il. BELKNAP, w. A. WARD,
WM IsuAM n. BKLDEN. ID. CLARK,
wM. WILLIAMS, DIV. CLARK, President.
wM. CONNER, Sec'y.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1854-02-24


CONSUMPTION.
ofall numerous medicines extant, land some OF
them valrable) for the cure Of pulmonary com
plants, nothing has ever been found which could
compare In It's effects with this PREPARATION
Others cure sometimes, but at all times and la all
diseases OF the lungs and throat whore medicine
can give relief, this VIII do II. II Is pleasan, TO
take, and perfectly safe In accordance with the d.
rcctions. We do not advertise for the information
OF those who have tried Il but those who have not.
Families that have known It's value viii not be
without II, andby It's timely use, they are secure
from the dangerous consequences OF Coughs and
Colds which neglected, ripen into fatal consump-
ton.
The Diploma OF the Massachusetts, Institute was
awarded TO this preparation by the Board Judges
in September ls4i; also, the Medals Of the three
great Institutes Of Art In this country also the Di
plyma Of the Ohio Institute Cincinnati, has been
given TO the CHERRY PEcToRAL, by their Govern
ment In consideration Of Its extraordinary excel
lence and usefulness in curing affections oftho
Lungs and Throat.
Read the following opinion founded on the long
experience ofthe eminent Physician OF the Port
and City OF
Ut. j. 4. AVER 81. JOhNN, May ., 1901.
Five years trial oryour CHERRY PEGToRAL
in my practice has proven what foresaw from its
composition, must be true, thatit eradieates and
cures the colds and coughs to which we, in this
section, peculiarly LIABLE
think its equal has not yet beea dscoyered,nor
( do know how better re edy can be made for
the distempers the Throat aud Lungs.
J.J. BURTON, NJ. D., r. r. S. =
See what il has done on wasted constitution,
not only in the following eases, but a thousand
more;
SUDBURY, Jan. 2fth, 1851.
DR.. Ayers In the month Of July last was at
tackled by violent diarrhoea in the mines Of oal-
ifornia. / returned to San Francisco in hope of
receiving benefit from a change of climate and
diet. My diarrhoea ceased, but was followed by a
severe eough-and much soreness. haally start
ed for home, b received no benefit from the voy-
age. Ny cough continued to grow wors', and
when ( arrived in New York, I was at once marked
by my acquaintances avictim of consumption.
/ must confess that | saw no sufficient reason TO
doubt what my friends all believed At this time
| commenced taking your truly invaluable med-
cine with little expectation Of deriving any benefit
from its use. You would not receive these
lines did l not regard it my duty TO state to the
afflicted, through YOU, that my health in the space
of eight months, is fully restored. I attribute it
to the use ofyour CHERRY PICTORIAL.
Yours truly, WIN W. SMITH.
PREPARED AND SOLD BY JAMES c. AVER,
Practical and Analytical Chemist,
LOWELL Mass.
GSod in Rockville by N. W. Halle; In Laurel by
iGord & Depuy; in Metamora by c. Vancamp;
In AnderSonyillc by c. Oyerton, and by druggists
everywhere.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1854-02-24
Nttu 9Nbrrtistmtts.
ASA IGLEHART,

Late Of. and Successor 20 Ingle, Wheeler & igle-
hart in Real Estate Agencies,l
Attorney at Law ana
Real Estate Agent,
VIII attend to the Collection of Debts, the pur-
chase and sale OF Real Estate and all other pro-
fessional business intrusted 10 him In Wander
burgh, and the adjoining counties In Indiana.
NP OFFICE ovER THE CANAL BANK,
EVANSVILLE, INDIANA.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1854-02-24
CASH FOa Wool! WOOL!! Look!

lfASat fOh WOOL! WOOL!! LOok
Y The Mills * Factory at Metamora are now run
ming, and we ready to wait on customer. In our
line, the Factory has been largely improved. and
we can card. spin. weave, and manufacture Wool
on as short notice, as good and as cheap,a as any
good shop In the country.
Pulling and dycing done i'm the usual season on
fair terms all kinds OF MerehaIiable produce taken
for work aud especially wool greese. We will pay
cash or goods for 10000 lbs Wool.
Calland see us before taking your wool or work
otherwberes. 2l-25 MACY. GORDON & Co.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1854-02-24

FANCY GOODS-Splendid assortment OF
Lawns, Berages, Berage De LANES, Tissues,
Silks Satins, and white dress goods. For very
myl LINCK & FARQUHAR's.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1854-02-24

WHEAT! WREATH WHEATy!f
w $4,000 Bushels OF Wheat wanted al he
Ex shanSe Mill, Rockville, for which the highest
market price in cash VIII be paid by
Nov. 80, $3.50 GEO HOLLANDS Co.
GUNNER WARE-A very large assortment
- Of the most fashionable, aud durable summer
goods, just received and for sale by
MY LINCK & FARQUHAR.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1854-02-24

BOOTS g. SEECES--We have largely ineress-
ID ed our stock Of Boots and Shoes. and now offer
the gems OF the season, 10 please the taste OF the
most fasiidi0us, in the way Of Mrs. HuRRElLs Gus
tom made ladies slippers and buskins with the pref
test babies DO OTIS and other .nxens'' in town.
may5 LINCK & FAEQUHAR.
The Hillsdale standard. [volume] (Hillsdale, Mich.) 1851-1909, 1854-05-23
THE ST. LOUIS TRAGEDY--sTATEMENT OF
MRS BAKER

Mr.. Baker who shot W. O. Hoffman, caus-
| ing his death, and who was committed TO Jail
to await trial for murder, makes statement
of the facts of tho difficulty with Mr. Hoffman,
in the st. Louis Republican of the I'd inst
She says that Hoffman endeavored to persuade
her to go with him to Germany, where ho said
he would make her countess. On her indig-
nantly rejecting his overtures, he begged her
not to tell her husband. and excused hmselfby
saying that he had spells of madness, and sta
| ted that he was going to Germany. She tho't
never to 500 him pgain But son tho 20th of
February, 1854, Mr.. Hoffman again entered
my room and seemed to be mrch troubled
IIo remained sometime without speaking
then said he must not leave St Louis without
taking mo with him.
81 reminded him of the promise so solemn
ly made on the l4th, ard of tho cruelty of his
prosecutions. He at once became exeitod-
said ho would have me dead or alvc-that it
was useless for me 10 resist him any longer
that If he could not get me by permission hc
would take me by force-that he wished |
would tell my husband-that ho was prepared
for Mr. Bakcr-that he know Mr.. Baker well,
and would satisfy him that had been guilty
that he had the proof, and would write let
tcrs to him and his relations, blasting my char
actor-that Mr.. Baker would desert me, and
hOuiu 10 Stuu w CDilro w bi'h NAOit
by my husband and relations-that he would
take mo on the street by force and carry me
off in q carriage. He did attempt to use vio-
lence on my person. re2ulsed him, and he
fed"
After this she informed her husband, who
gave her pistol and told her to defend her.
self. The next time Hoffman visited her she
fred at him, and then ensued tho horrible
scourging and mutilations he received at the
hands of her husband and friends.
When Hoffman partially recovered, he still
haunted her boarding house. and sho was afraid
to 60 out unless accompanied by hcr husband.
She was informed that her character was
blighted, but resolved to resent insults. The
circumstance of shooting Hoffman she narrates
thus
Was descending Fourth street between Lo-
Gust and Olive streets, not very far from tho
corner of Olive and Fourth streets, when Hof-
man met me. Ho gavc me look of contempt
and as he reached my side, he spoke and said
to me: "You id W." Fired by his man
nor and his words, | drew pistol, and he run.
| pursued him, and triod to fire it. But sup
pose | did not pull hard onough-I could not
get it off till he ran into the store. l fired at
him twice and did not attempt TO fire again.
The Hillsdale standard. [volume] (Hillsdale, Mich.) 1851-1909, 1854-05-23

A friend, writing to US from California. pn-
der date Of American Flat, March "a, among
othcr things says: .es '..-...,'
"Tho mines in this vicinity arc generally
paying we'll There have been no worry largo
Jumps picked up on the Flat the last winter, bu.
tho mines arc taking from one half ounce to
ounces per day to each man. have claim
in which | am trying to do little. have two
patterns and we own two hundred feet. Ono
day last week two of us took out fifty seven
dollars. II pays regularly not less than ten
dollars per day 10 each man. How long il will
continue to pay can tell you next winter
At keley's, threo miles from here, lump was
picked up that assayed four thousand ihreo
hundred and sevcnty-tivo dollars--quite han
dsomo fortune. ffi
| am told that tho claim has not paid wages
since. The Largest Jumps picked pn Oh the
Flat this winter, weigh from ten to fifty dollars.
The largest lump your humble servant has ha d
the good luck to lift is seyon dollars-anl if l
enough ofsuch Jumps they would answer my
turn very woll'
81 believe that any man who comes to Cali
fornia and has health together with industry,
perseverance, and economy can mako a hand
como fortune in five years. Somo lucky ones
make their pile in as many months--but such
cases are few. There are thousands now in
California, who have been hero since lS49, and
who cannot raso money enough to pay for
their dinner. These men have had their ups
and downs, perhaps have been worth their
thousands. The question arises what have
they donc with itl Ask the gambler and bo
will tell you that tho poor miner had moro
money than hc really know what to do with,
and he, (thc gamblcr) considered it his boup
den duty to relieve him even of his bottom
dollar. Such are every day occurrences. AS
am now writing, can hear the chink of the
coin as it passes from tho poor miner into the
hands oftho professod gambler. The poor
fellow has worked hard all the week in mud
and water--has probably dug out ono, two,
thrco and probably four hundred dollars. To.
morrow morning no will leove the gambling
table without cent. Such is life in Califor-
mia. ."=[Buffalo Express.
The Hillsdale standard. [volume] (Hillsdale, Mich.) 1851-1909, 1854-05-23
AMERICAN BIRLE SOCIETY.

The thrty-eigth anniversary of this Society
was celebrated at the Broadway Tabernacle. in
New York, on Friday last, before very large
and intelligent audience. After tho prclimi-
nary exercises had beon passed. through, the
Report was read disclosing large amount of
interesting statistics, relative TO the oppora,ion
Of tho Society. During the year, 80 auxiliary
societies have been recognised: 9S Life Drcc
tors, and LIZA Lifo Members havo been ad
dcd to tho Society: receipts for the year, a394,-
$40 80 an increase over last year of547,77s 0S
100000 Bibles have been printed and of Tcs
taments. $4,000: the sum Of s2S, lS9 has been
granted by the Board, TO aid in publishing the
Scriptures in foreign lands. The following
among other resolutions, was adopted:
ResolUed That the vast extent and attrac-
two features of ncwly acquired region of the
West, with population gathered from many
countries and of diverse tongues, might well
awaken apprehensions as TO our general VOL
fare, were IL not for tho bopo and prospect
that the inspired Scriptures, tho great source
Of light and purity arc there to be widely diff
fused among the accommodating masses
Resolucd, That tho progress which has been
mado IN translating tho Scriptures into foreign
languages, calls for tho gratitude of every
Christian, and that the work, Notwithstanding
the difficulties which bcsct il, should bo urged
forward until all nations read in their own
tongues the wonderful works of tiod
Rev. DR.. Ncoloy of Alabama. and Rev. DR..
Vormilyo made addresses, after which Dr. Duff
and Row. Mr.. Philip Kent. of London, Dele
gates from the British and Foreign Society,
spoke They werc followed Sy Rev. Dr. Palm
or of Albany, aud at tho close Of his remarks
the meeting adjourned.
The Hillsdale standard. [volume] (Hillsdale, Mich.) 1851-1909, 1854-05-23

AN ORIGINAL LOVE STORY.

lie struggled TO kiss her. She struggled the same,
To prevent him so bold and undnulted;
Bpt as smitten by lightning, he heard her esc!aim
nAyaunt, sir" and off he avaunted.
But when he returned, with aGendishest laugh
Showing clearly that he was afIronted,
And threatened by main force 10 carry hercG'
She cried "Don't!" and the poor fellow dontcd.
Whom he meekly approached and got down at her fee
Praying loud as before he had ranted,
That she would forgive him, and try TO be sweet,
And said, "Can't you'"-- the dear girl re-cantcd
Then softly he whispered How could you do so!
certainly thought was jted
But come thou with me, TO the parson e'llga;
Say wilt thou, my dearl'' and she wilted.
Then galy he took her to see her home
shanty by no means enchanted
"Sesl here we can live with no longing to roam,"
lie said, "Shnnt we, my dear2' So they shantied