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Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1854-04-21
PROCEEDINGS IN COURT.
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Harriet West, Us. Bernard Martin,
Civil Action.
This action was brought by Harriet
West against Bernard Martin, a retailer
undo. a provision Of the "acts of the
Legislature of 1853" giving the wife a
right of action against the retailer who
makes her husband drunk, for all damages
sustained thereby, and for exemplary
damages. A report of the motion to
dismiss the action was given last week.
The case came on for trial last Thursday,
Jury empanneled and swore, to-wit
Francis Grassmuck, Giles Cant, Evan
Owens, David Miller, Thos. r. Hedrck,
John B. Chapman, John Dare, John w +,
Garrison, Joseph Wilson, Spencer Wiley
Al. Whipple.
Who after hearing the evidence, the
argument of counsel, and the charge OF
the court, retired to make up their YER
dict; but there appeared to be seven for,
and five against the plaintiffs claim, at
which they stood until Friday, and there
being no probability of their agreeing on
a verdict, they were discharged by the
court.
The difficulty with the minority seem
ed to be. as stated by them, that to find
for the plaintiff, they must presume
that West. her husband, would have been
at work, il he had not been kept drunk
by the defendant. That though there
was evidence that West was at work fol
some time before, earning 81 rs per
day for his family yet as the plaintiff
failed to show positively that her husband
would have been at work during tn,
time, il he had not been kept drunk, tn,
minority could not, in conscience, agree
with the majority in finding for the PLUM
tiff.
1t looked to us very much, that if sh'
were required to prove positively tina
fact, that she had very hard case to max
out.
The charge Of The court was delvere
in Judge Reid's common sense, common
justice, common law, and commo
statute style, and comported strictly i
our opinion, with all four OF the abov
requisites of good charge. We woul
not be understood, however, by the opir
ION, TO make any pretensions to law, fc
some OF the rascally lawyers might hav
us sworn in as Constitutional, and thu
woald hurt our feelings, and our client
too.
We have good notion though to Civ
the Judges charge verbatum, and let yol
readers decide as to lis common sens
and comm on justice, but in doing tn
we would have to give the evidence, mn
! as the case is to be tried again at the ne,
5 term of our Court, il might be considere
] such an interference, as 10 bring dow
upon our devoted heads the anathemas
the Court aud lawyers, and we wou
have to more our boots. The above ca,
is bran new one, the like was new,
known before in cur courts. A woma
suing liquor seller to recover her right
aud and the husband dare not interior
to prevent or CONTROL the recovery
The result is looked to with considerab
y interest.
c State rs. Michael Owens, supervise
for failing to put up finger boards.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1854-04-21
"You have stumps In your county,
M wellus Presses.


We love TO hear man talk in that
style. It's the Language of N man
who dares TO appeal to the people. and
no. to party newspaper sustain him,
and, II we mistake not. this pithy and
significant sentence will become n
proyerb among men that dare think
and act for themselves.--"Thero are
stumps in your county,
Such in substance was the deelara-
ton Of President Andrew Jackson
when the bought up Senator's and Rep
resentatives forced the re-charter Of
the United States Bank through Con-
gress, and dared the Old Hero TO
veto il. lie did veto it, and there
were not only 'stumps in every county.
but also in every township in every
county in the State of Indiana. and
upon each stood lire Democrat to
ask explanations Of the politicians in
the name of the people. The result
of that struggle between the place
hunters and the people is too well
known to need word from us. Sc
will be the result Of this controversy
between Mr.. Mace, as the representa-
tive Of freedom. and the politicians
who are seeking to extend slavery
by arepeal of the Missouri compromise
act.
But here is Mr.. Mace's letter to tho
editor Of the Review. 1t speaks fol
itself. Let freemen read it. and rejoic'
that there are q few yet in Congress
who can neither be bought or whipped
into slavery.
Mr.. Repiew:-When you argue tina
the people of Nebraska and Kansas
territories have complete control OF thu
question OF slavery and are free to re
ject or adopt it by territorial law, pleas
state further fact, that the Presiden
gives the people of the territory tw'
branches Of their government out o
three, TO wit: the Governor and judy
es, District Attorney. Secretary o
State. DC, the Governor having th,
veto power which cannot be override,
but by u two.thirds vote, and tina
Congress has the power after lay
has passed to reject it. See Petit
speech on this point We would hav
, nice free time oft in Indiana if tn
President appointed our Governor ant
all our Judges. and Congress revise,
all our laws. Fix up something o.
these points. You have stamps i
/ your county as well as presses. sug
, gest these things in kindness, and 70
your benefit, not for my own. an
; very happy to know from cords of LET
terS and remonsIrances; that am full
sustained in my course by my constitu
ents. How did you stand on thl
question on the Goth Of January. whe
5 Douglass and the Union opposed I'll
! repeal of the Missouri compromised
a | presume you will have no difficult
: in sending a man to Congress who wi
! pledge himself to move when moved W
on by Douglas and the Union. an
turn and shift with them. / think th
thing will be killed in the House yet
1t looks so now. See Congression'
and appendix, vol. IL, years 1864
! p. Oh. 90, 1850. The Senate vote
: down "a proposition for the people
: elect Governor. Judges, DC. ,-onl
ten voted for tall this must be e,
f, planned Truly; &c.
DANIEL MACE.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1854-04-21

On Tuesday, evening. the llth inst,
by Rev. b. +. Morris, DR.. r. D. Jcssup,
OF Yincennes, and Miss Harriet L.
James, daughter Of DR.. BazilJamcs. Of
Rising Sun.
On the 18th inst. by Rev D F Hus-
ton, Mr.. Ebenezer Edkins Of Greens
burgh, to miss Emely Alden of Dear
born Co. Ind.
On the 10th inst. by Rev ii D Hib-
ben. Mr.. Richard Wilson, to Sarah
McIlwain.
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REWARDED ATIAsT

The Senate has confirmed the nom
ination of John l.. Robinson rs Mar
shall OF Indiana. He has been faith.
full serla. OF the d1ninlnt power, and
well deserves reward.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1854-04-21
WAR nrcrARrnn

1t will be seon, dy reference to an,
other column. that England and
France have declared war against r us
STA and that hostilities have common,
ced.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1854-04-21
TIL GREAT IMP0RIU N
OF
Cheap Goods!

WE have the pleasuse Of informing our numer~
w Gus patrons. that daily receiving
and opening new supply Of splendid spring goods
selected with great care and with direct reference
10 the well known good iaste Of our customers, In
the abundant markets OF Boston, Philadelphia and
New York. We call attention 10 the fact that our
goods are purchased at nrst hand. indeed our do
meslcs and shoes from the manufaciurers agents;
and this circumstance placing us an equal loot
ing with the Cincinnati jobbers, both 20 quality
aud economy, we think we cannot be outd0ne Ia
the Brookvllle market either In style, quality and
sell our goods.
apr 81 fs54-te
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1854-04-21
BRAYsyrLLrApril 18th 1s "a

Mr.. Good,0in, sir:--I will meet you
at Braysville stone school House.
April 10Th 1854 at o'clock Z. NJ
And while the Pony trots round the
Course. Emty. The old Draught
Horse Come in to the Harness loaded
with arguments, and he never refuses
to pull. TO the Trough Fodder or no
fodder.
Yours Truly.
JOHN w. LARMORE.
That will suit, both as TO time and
place. Look out for the pony.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1854-04-21

An intere sting letter from our
Cincinnati correspondent will be found
on the next page.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1854-04-21
GAZE oF VALUABLE REAL ESTATE

~ undersigned VIII sell ~ phfate sale, on mo
premises. ON the ilth day OF May next, the South
west quarter OF Section ?. and the Southeast
quarter OF Section 3, Township Q, Range west.
about four miles Northeast Of Bfookyllle. Said
lands viii be sold In lou 10 suit purchasers.
Any person wishing 10 purchase can obtain In
formation about said promises by calling on John
Wynn, a. the n. X. once, Brookville. Ind.
April n, 1854. JN0. 4. BUCKINGHAM.
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Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1854-04-21

ELECTION NOTICE The qualified voters
rs Within the Corporation OF the Town OF Brook
VILE are notified that there will be an election,
held at the Recorders ofice IN said Town on the
officers for said Corporation. n. ;. BykAM,
apr2l ew Clerk.
NYOTJCF--T undersigned having bought Sam
~ uei Aldcn's enlrc interest In the Laurel Drug
store, would respectfully rcquesl all Who have
o. en- accounts with the late nrtn Of Clifford a Al.
same b, note or cash.
business continued al iho same place on vory
far terms.
spral3 THOMAS TFFoKB.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1854-04-21

n AIDES, DRESS GOODS
II We are now opening the finest stock OF the
above goods we have ever haa the pleasure OF
Offering In this market, consisting In part OF
so pieces Plain and Fancy Silks
10 Chnmbrny;
90 Plain Bcrage;
10 Printed Beragc:
Scotch Glaze;
- Lustrine;
2 Pont do Loics
II Organdy
10 SILK Tissue:
Together with large aud complete assortment
OF wkite goods Of every description, all OF which
were selected with great care, and VIII be sold
cheaper Than they can be bought elsewhere.
n. ID. GALLON a SON.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-11-10

the man, the latter forever banisbes II; and sancti

the man, the latter forever banishes It, and sanct
fes the house of the citizen. ..-.z
From these facts, which comprise IN some de
gree the history Of the East, il may be inferred
that civilization is only possible by means ol mar
riage, because in marriage alone women are calico
upon to exert their intellectual and moral power
European society has entirely arisen from th'
power Of the wife the husband, and that o.
the mother over the child.
At the beginning Of the world God created only
one man and one woman, and ever since the two
sexes have been born in about equal numbers
Thus each man ought to have his companion-i
is the law Of nature all the rest is only barbary
and corruption. zzs--- -.s
In order to convince you that such is the law O.
nature, allow yourself to be charmed by The mos
delightful Of all scenes Observe these two young
lovers, experiencing the same transports,-hey
have but thought, that OF living and dying to.
gclher. All that is divine upon earth anmates
their bosoms. Do you not feel that they are the
two halves of the same being which have again
found each other and do you moi perceive how,
IN proportion as The two souls form one, It's scnti-
mcns enlarged and its joys purified !! Oh.
how easy the practice of virtue appears to love
He who knows how TO love, is strong, is just, is
chaste, can undertake every thing, and suffer ev-
cry thing. The soul of true lovers is like holy
temple. i'll which incense necessarily burns, IN
which every voice speaks of God, and every hope
is Of immortality.
lu his paternal goodness, the Creator has placed,
at the brightest epoch in the lives of the dweiIers
upon the earth, happiness by the side Of virtue.
Is ii not wonderful thing, that the woman who
has not the power Of resisting hlm whom she
loves can yet find in so weak soul all the ener-
gy, all the heroism, necessary to sacrifice her life
Tor him
1t is because woman is made to love, and that
in her Weaknesses, as in her sacrifices, it is ai.
ways love which triumphs
Far, then, from interdicting love 10 young per-
sons, | would bring them up for this sentiment,
would make it the end and the reward of virtue
my pupils should know that the qualities of the
soul can alone render US worthy to love and be
loved that love is but tendency towards the
beauulul; that its dreams but revelation oil
the infinite; that in attaching itself TO perfectIons
too frequently ideal, the soul points out TO us the
only objects which it can eternalIy love in word
that it is always the moral beauties which move
US, even in the contemplation Of physical beauty
to corroborate this idea, would point out the most
ordinary physiognomles becoming beautiful under
the inspiration of generous sentiment; and on
the other hand 10 the most perfect physognomies
becoming degraded beneath the impression of a
low and maevolen passion; and | would con-
cludo, that, for women the most becoming coquet-
ry ouId be 10 embclIish the soul sooner than the
body, because it is the soul which renders all
perfect.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-11-10

THE LANGUAGE OF A GENUINE DEMocRAT.-
The following is extracted from letter Written by
democrat from Pennsylvania recently defeated
in his effort TO be reelected 10 Congress:
| might have been reelected with ar over.
whcImlng majority had joined the sect--in fact,
Its support rendered TO me if | would join
them; but l spurned the offer, preferrrng thou
sand defeats upon democratic principles to one
triumph upon .know-nohingism. | therefore
nailed my flag to the mast and determined,
if fell, to fall fighting in its defence. did fall
and my glorious principles fell with me. But,
thank God they will one day rise again, and ap.
pear still greater power and spIenCor than they
have ever yet done. Democracy can never be
crushed. 1t is the grand foundation upon which
our government and our country rests. While
know nothing will be hissed at rs treason, de-
mocracy will be honored and cherished"
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-11-10

WEBsTER's RULE OF ORATORY--AN lNsTRUC-
TIVE ANECDoTE.-Danie Webster, short time
previous to his public reception in Boston, was
travelling from New York 10 this city, by the
overland route. When the cars reached Spring
field, Mr.. Waite, the welIknown excellcn; con.
ducor, stepped into the forward car, and, as usual,
announced--''S -''Springfcd staion-twenty minutes
allowed passengers to dine - Mr. Webster, who
was sitting by him arose, and pleasantly tapping
him on the shoulder, remarked" Young man that
is of the most interesting speeches ever heard
in my life" Yes sir" calmly replied the con-
ductor, "alI speeches good in which the speak
er and the hearer heartily sympathize." ''Very
true said Mr.. Webster, land have always no.
ticed that those speeches are always considered
bes, which are finished in good season for dinner.
Boston Times.
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THE President Of THE SExArE.-Tt is under.

THE PRESIDENT Of THE SENArE.-It is under.
stood that the Hon. D. r. Atchison, Of Missouri,
will not be in Washington during the coming ses-
sion OF Congress. His term expires on the 4,h OF
March noxt, and we take it for granted that his
discrimination TO remain in Missouri during the
winter is the better TO enable him TO attend to his
share of his contest with Colonel Benton, the end
of which may not come off for some months TO
come His absence from the Senate Chamber
will make the eIection Of another pro tens Presi.
dent Of the Senate necessary. From oil we learn,
there can be little doubt that honor will fall upon
Senator Rusk, OF Texas. AT least. that is the
opinion of all here who are credited with being
men ol shrewdness IN looking upon things poti-
call Washington STR. s-.-.
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4 MysTERY.-The Buffalo Democracy says
that on the morning Of the 18th inst, there was
taken from stencil trap in that city, human
hand cut from the arm at the wrist. The hand
was small and delicate, evidently that Of a woman,
and appeared 10 have been in the water for some
time. as The flesh was much decomposed. The
storr OF this hand, and 10 whom II once belonged,
are If course a mystery. mol 10 be cleared up
pcrhops Ill the Day wilcn I'll things shall be made
plain.
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ter Harbor) that the solid ice, which Tor
had lined the p's sides began TO melt theIeioiu
became necessary scrape off this coating ol icS ~
which sion Capt Parry observes; will perhaps
rccy be credited that this day 18th MaIch) re-
moved about 100 buckets full each containing IRON hVe
to SIX gallons being the accumulation which hao
place in an interval of less than four weeks, and TINS
immense quantity the produce chiefly OF the men
broe th and of the steam their vctuus during meals
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-11-10
The Town rull and the Bass viol.

The following anpcdote from the New Hamp.
shire Telegraph is too good to be los
Many years ago there was in the eastern part
of Massachusetts a worthy old D. d., and although
he was eminentIy benevolent man and good
Christian, yet il must be confessed that he loved
good joke much better even than the most in.
veterate Joker Ii was before church organs were
much in Bse. 1t so happened that the choir Of
the church had recently purchased double bass
VOL. Not far from the church WAS a pasture,
and in 1t huge town bull. One hot Sabbath in
the summer he got out of the pasture and came
believing up the street. About the church there
was plenty Of untrodden grass, green and good,
and Mr.. Bull stopped TO try the quality, perchance
TO ascertain if its location had improved its flavor,
at any rate the reverend Doctor was in the mids,
of his sermon, when
"Boa-woo. WOO" J" went the bull.
The doctor paused, looked up at the singing
seals, and with grave face, said
81 would thank the musicians not to tune their
instruments during the service ime-it annoys
me very much.'
The people stared, and the minister went on.
& Boo-woo. o.woo,' went the bull again, as he
passed another green spot.
The parson paused again and addressed the
choir
81 really wish the singers would not tune their
instruments while | am preaching, as I remarked
before, for it annoys very much.''
The people Uttered, for they knew well as any
one wha the real state OF :he case was The
minister went on again with his discourse, but he
had not proceeded far, before another "Eoo.woo
WOO" came from Mr.. Bull.
The parson paused once moro, and again ex.
claimed:
81 have twice already requested the musicians
in the gallery not to tune their instruments during
sermon time. | particularly request Mr.
Leavor that he will not tune his double bass VOL
while | am preaching" ~--=s 49,
This was too much. Lefaver got up agtated at
the thought of speaking out in church, and siam
mered out: -
at ism. me, parson b. it's that id town
bull!" ..- .-..-.. ~.
SENSIBLE There is a vein OF sound practical
common sense in the following lines which we
commend TO all creation. The auhor-a West
ern man-is gcnius-he is bound 10 rise. Such
a brilliant spccimrn OF hard. common sense
.'wedded TO immortal verse" has moi OF late yea rs
been Indned. We see in il an Epicuran devotion
TO happiness mingled with the philosephic iudif.
ference of Wilkins Micaw ber, Esq. Read it,
'think we'll ont, and after you have finished, put
yourseif in position TO take peep at creation
twixt The toes of your boots. Here the lines ::
rOh, there is not in the vide world pleasure sweet
AS to sit near the window and tilt mp your feet;
Pull away atthe Cuba whose 1yor inst suits, ~ 81.
And glZ at the world wiXt Tie toes Of your boots ~
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-11-10

The COMPTROLLER OF THE STATE.-We learn
by letter from Raleigh, that Msjer VIM. J. Clark,
lhe present able and efficient public officer at tho
head OF Ihls apartment, will moi be candidate for
reelection. This is now an important Office, al.
though IL has attached TO il but meagre salary -t
The ensuing General Assembly will have 20 &c lee
n successor. -
We hope that our present worthy and able
Treasurer will be continued in Office more failh.
iul public officer could ,pol be obtained. --.,,
Milton Spectator.
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MARCH & SHARP.

AUCTIONEERS AND COMMISSION MERCHANTS,
COLUMBIA, 5. C.,
WILL attend to the sale of all kinds ofMerchandse
w Produce, &c. Also, Real aud Personal Property
Or purchase and sell Slaves, &c. on Commission.
SALES R,oN-No. I20 Richardson street, and imme-
dIately opposite the United States Hotel.
Feb 3, 1851 H.. MARCH. NJ.
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WAsHrSoroN, Nov. III learn upon reliable
authority, that England has abandoned tho pro.
lection Of Greytown. .
The health Of Presiden, Pierce has fully rccoy.
cred. -='sr' = =
SeVeral Congressman have already arrived
here in anticipation Of lhe opening Of Congress.
We have char ming day for the Ist Novem.
Der. mild almost as spring, aud the avenue is
crowded with gay throng of pedestrians.
Exaggerated reports have gone abroad about
the unhealthfuness of Washington. which are
wholly untrue. The general health OF our city is
good 4 ~
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MEDICAL NOTICE.

TNR. p. Z. CALDW ELI, has associated his son. DIR.
I ) JOSEPH W. CALDW ELL, with him in the Prac-
tee of Medicine. Oice, 2ud story in Elmls bric,
building, near the Courthouse
March 2l, 1854. soft
n. B.-AH persons indebted TO me by accounts are
requested to settle the al early day.
Mar "a p. C.. CALDWELL.
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4" Mining Machinery
NoruiS woE&S,

NOrriStOIrH, Penn.
THE subscribers manufacture Mining Machinery, as
| follows, viz: The CORNISH PUNTNG ENGINE, high
and low pressure Pumping, Stamping and HOisting
STEAM ENGIN:S; CORNISH rUMrs, STAMPS, CRUsUERS,
WI>cuEs EoN RLocKs, PrIEYs of all sizes, and every
variety of Machinery tor Mining purposes.
THOMAS, CORSON s. WEST.
jGnr ,, 1854 45-iy
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The American Hotel,

CHARLOTTE, N. G.
BEG TO announce TO my friends the public, and pres
of tho above Hotel that have leased the
same for from the lst of January
After which time, the entire property Will be thorough
" reps7cd and renovated, and the house kept in first
class style. This Hotel is the Depot and pleasant
y situated, rendering it desirable house for travellers
aud families.
Dec l6, 1873. 22t L. NJ. KAY.
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*In the Quarterly Review, No xix, VOL XIV 1891
Sir Jno Blrrow adverts this r1 bic occurrence
on board Capt. Parrys ships Hecla and Griper: The
month Of March set in mildly Cat theit retreat in Win.
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Notice

hereby given that application will BE- made The
/ General Assembly of North Carolina at lis next
session, amend the ChIrtcr of the Charlotte
AUG -, 1854. MANY TAN PAYERS
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Livery and Sales Stable,
BY y. H. EsEA.

T the stand formerly occupied by r. Morrison, in
y ChlrIote. Horses fed. hired and sold. Good c.
crmaodatIons for Dfovers. The of his friends
ali the public generally solicited.
Fcbruarv Il 1854. 30-y
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The steamer Star Of the West has arrived at
New York. bringing laiersdates from California ::
The .neneraI news from California is without