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Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1854-06-09
THE RIGHT OF SPEECH
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NfW YORK, JuHr b.
A terrible and fatal riot took place,
between the Roman Catholics and the
American party At Brooklyn. yesterday.
In which Il was stated seven or eight
Americans were killed. and fifty or six
~ wounded.
Last evening, meeting wss held In
the Park In this city. whore several Of
those who escaped from the slaughter In
Brooklyn spoke, all Of whom eoneurred
In the following statement: While the
Americans were walking arm In arm
down Main Street, where they had been
to hear street preacher, they were sud-
denly fred upon from houses on both
sides, chiefly occupied by Irish Roman
Catholics.
The number killed is variously esti-
mated. One speaker said he saw two
dead bodies carried of. mother saw sew
en-. The number wounded L. stated at
40 to so. The Americans retreated 10
Catherine ferry. and many succeeded In
getting on the boat, but over one hun
dred were left behind In the ferry house,
where they we're besieged, the boat
having stopped running. aud escape
on the other side being cut of by the
Irish.
Agrntleman who passed along Main
Street, about 8 o'clock, and before the
procession came along, says the street
then was filed with Irishmcn armed with
stones, clubs, vitrol bottles, ana other
missiles, awaiting the approach Of the
American party.
All rumors concur in stating that the
Americans were marching quietly along
and paid no attention to the groan.
and Kisses with which they were as.
sailed. s-Il-
SECOND DLSPATCH.
The proceedings in Brooklyn have
been exaggerated; only two were killed
, itseems, one policeman and the Other
boy, who was shot in the head. Many
. are badly wounded, however.
:. A regiment oftroops was order ed out
and four companies of Americans are OF
the ground and the rest under arm
A waiting orders. Five Irish companies
D took arms from the armorary and march
, ed out without orders and went to sout
, Brooklyn, and from the scene Of tn
. riot.
q A collision Of the military is feared
as the American troops say the Iris
= troops shall not again enter the army.
Those who we're shut up at the Cath
+ arine Ferry got over safe, and all wa
c quiet at IL o'clock last night.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1854-06-09
The New York papers of the is

The New York papers of the LIST
inst. contain an account of the brutal
murder of an unoffending citizen at
Haverstraw, Rockland county. The
decea sed was arrested while in bed hall
drunk, was handcuffed and had his arms
tied with a rope, in attempting to get
him into a wagon he offered some re-
sistance-such only as a man handcuffed
and tied could offer, when the offic l
shot him dead. The jury returned o
verdict of deliberate murder.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1854-06-09
M-A remarkable murder trial hi

N-A remarkable murder trial has
recently taken place in Rockbridg coun-
ty, Virginia, resulting in the dis agree-
ment and discharge of the Jury, and
the case now goes to another county.
The prisoner is member of the Va,
Military Institute, at Lexington; quite
young, and without family or extensive
family influence. His victim was a
gentleman we'll known in the vicinity,
who had interfered with the attentions
of tire Young man to a lady friend,
and after causing her, BY ridiculous
and vague insinuations, to refuse his
further acquaintance, called upon the
ycungman. in company with a couple
Of friends and ayowed himself respon-
for the wrong of whichhe complained.
No collision then ensued. On the
contrary, the young man appeared
to submit to the affair quietly, and ex-
press himself satisfied. The deceased
then reported that cit was just as he
expected. He (the prisoDer) had moi
the courage to strike a child" This
so stung his pride, that he armed him.
self, sought second explanation, al
night, called the deceased from a par
ty whomhe had accompanied church
aside, and scuflle ensued, which en-
ded in fatal stab. Both the prose
cution and defence were conducted
with distinguished legal ability.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1854-06-09
rsAc1ERaYxANA urzENi

The N. Y. Mirror puts this ques-
ton at the head Of paragraph in
which il carries the war into Africa,
thus:
Zone would infer, from the slang
Of certain reckless Senators, Partizan
Editors. and Pewter Mug spouters,
that a clergyman has no right to ex.
press his opinion upon any public
measure or any political subject
Three thousand educated and intelli-
gent ministers have no business, we
are told, to sign their names to Pc
tition to go before the Congress of the
nation. 1t only your rum-hole row.
dies that have a right to be heard on
questions Of vital interest to the State
and humanity. These patriots of the
grog-shop, these frothy demagogues,
alone have the right TO discuss the af-
fairs Of the nationl
ain a country where all sects are
tolerated, there is no danger Of the
church exercising an undue influence
in the State: and il is rather to be re-
GREETED that not only the clergy, but
that wise and educated men Of al
classes do not take more active part
| in political affairs. II is the duty o.
every good citizen to vote for good
men at the ballot boxes, and to advo
cate good measures in the halls of leg
lation. The right of petition and re
monstrance is absolute to every clas
of citizens-to the clergy as well as t
the laity. and we think the voice o.
$4,000 ministers of the gospel against
the Nebraska bill is quite as signi6can
and as respectable as the clamors o
$4,000 Office holders in favor oft"
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1854-06-09
I'M TRnuRLE-

The State Sentinel is in great dis
trcss Of mind lest the Wings of the
North should turn Abolitionists. 1t
is all right for the Wings Of the South
to unite with n orthern Democrats to
extend slavery over the free Terrific
ries-this gives him no concern. We'll
we hope his shake of the head will not
frighten any body.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1854-06-09
THERE ARE sruMps IN YOUR DISTRICT

The truth of these significant words
of the fearless Mace, are likely to be
demonstrated. He has already noun
ted them, and thousands crowd to hear
him defend the cause Of freedom. His
speech at indianapolis was one of the
most popular speeches ever delivered
there.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1854-06-09

northumberland that about two
hundred thousand dollars Of stock in
the Valley Railroad were taken last
week In Cincinnati A large amount
was offered in or near indianapolis,
but it has not yet been accepted. The
road is moving forward as rapidly a.
any road can under the circumstanc
We expect TO see the dirt moving be,
fore summer is over.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1854-06-09

or Thornton +. Howe Of Highland
township has furnished us the answer
to the mathematical question PROFOUND
ed few weeks ago. He makes the
area Of the three centres grazed over
So acres, l rood andI3l.7 peiches-the
cost i16.s9-the area OF the whole field
90 A. 1 r. 81 p. We haye not room
for the entire work.
We have examined also the demon
stration Of the college b'hoy." 1t is
elaborate and satisfactory; and evinces
critical knowledge fths principles In
volved.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1854-06-09
xFRp 1T prroRE THE PEOPLE

"For our part, said the New Albany
Ledger, when tho Nebraska swlndle
was frat proposed. we do not see any
necessity for organizing Nebraska at the
present time. ia organized Il ought
10 Be a free territory. The attempt to
force the administration and It's friends
into measure that violates TWICE
PLIGHTED FAITH, for the benefit Of
a Presidential aspirant, will, we think,
signally fail. THE PRESS SHOULD
NOT HESITATE TO DENoUNCE
THE SCHEME. The fear Of being
"read out Of the party" by Washington
organs or crafty politicians, "hard" OF
"soft," should not prevent free and fear
less expression of public sentimeat."-
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1854-06-09
Currssp0mDfntf.
HooP PoLE, Brown Co. Ind.l
lima al 1874 {

HOOP POLE, Brown Co. lnd.}
Juno Sd. 1854.
Mr.. EpIroR:-l have received the
American Of the 26th May, which con-
tains letter from my cousin Chestnut
Bur, in which he INDUCES in some pref
ty sharp things, in reference to the ladies'
of our town. | am sorry that any Of my
relations should indulge in such spirit.
| always dlsliked cowardly inuendoes,
or the indulgence Of a spirit that would
prompt person to stab friends, or even
enemies In the dark; and am really
afraid that my good cousin has suffered
himself TO fall into this error. The de-
sign of this letter is to put him on his
guard in the future, for | am really afraid
il he does not use more caution he will
suffer in more ways than one. He
should remember that all mankind have
their faults, that il is human to err -
Divines sometimes unfortunately let pas
sion get the better Of Judgment. Law
yers and doctors both useful in almost
all communities have their weak places;
and so with every body else, "Let hin
that is without sin cast the first stone."
Now | think that II my cousin would say
his prayers more reverently himself he
would know less OF what others do in thu
matter of looking about in timo Of prayer.
in church. l wonder If he prays any
himself, or ever 60 to church! Perhaps
once in great while to funerals, or or
some other special occasions.
would advise him II he must write {,
see himself in print, to select some use
full and entertaining subject npon whicl
to try his wonderful powers of compo
sition. He intimates that he will writ
again. Cousin Chestnut Bur hold on
little, or you may get something wors
than swarm ofhornets about your ears
In conclusion l would just whisper i
your ear, caution.
Yours Respectfully,
CUCKLE BUR.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1854-06-09
ANNEXATION OF THE SANDWICH IS
LANDSi

A Washington letter writer under
date Of May 3lst, says;-Some months
ago informed you that treaty for
the annexation of the Sandwich Is
ands was expected to arivein a short
time. Unexpected obstacles in the
way Of the movement prevented its
conclusion at that time. There is
good reason now, however, to believe
that the difficulties have all been obvi-
ated, and that Haw ali as well as Cuba
will constitute prolific themes Of this
sessions discussions. Unless some
outside interference again spoils our
porridge, l believe We shall find the
Sandwich Islands knocking at our
door within few months-and not inn
probably, within few weeks.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1854-06-09

Jocelyn resumed his remarks, which.
to use his own EXPIRE ssion, had been
so hard TO "bite of" before dinner.
"The temperance law in Indiana
said the speaker, permits a man 70
sell whisky upon a contingency, and the
Supreme Court has decided that that
contingency cannot exist--rnxnEsoRr,
anybody can get license" Now, read
err. just look at this. read Il again. and
then say IL II is right. And II Is fan
specimen Of legislation and law decis'
ions In Indiana on the liquor question
Somebody has been mean enough IN
Brownsville 10 besmcar and egg friend
George woolcy's doggery, and he
says he wont live in such hole; and
in Billingsville, Reuben Bias, perhaps
as amiable Christian as Wooley, OF
even Estep himself, had his windows
Smashed" in few days ago. and wat
politely requested tocease his business
which he politely concluded 10 do q
once.
We think that everything is working
together for good to the cause here. -
The Democratic party can't swallow
Nebraska. John l.. Robinson. Johl
Petit, and oil doggeryism al once. NJ
sir. there are lots Of 'em that won
"come under" no how. veril,
believe that the Democratic Conven
ton at indianapolis did bad thing 70
their own credit and prosperity.
More anon. NAVILLUS.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1854-06-09

6TThe Railroad meeting at the Court
House, on Monday evening. was quite as
numerously attended as could be ex-
pected, considering the limited notice
given. Judge SMITH made very lucid
expose of the condition and prospects
fthe New Albany g. Sandusky Railroad,
showing, most conclusiyely, that it could
and would be built, il the people OF New
Albany would come up to the work in
a spirit Of liberality at all commensurate
with the great interests they had at
stake. They will do so, ond enable the
committe appointed to procure SUBJ
scriptions, to make a very favorable re-
port at the meeting on Thursday even
ing next, we cannot permit ourselves to
doubt.
We have spoken 30 often, and said so
much in regard to the great importance
Of this work to New Albany, in all her
diversified interests, that we hardly deem
it necessary to enlarge upon the topic
at present. We must be permitted
however, to remark in all seriousness
that the great crisis in the history Of this
enterprise Is now athand, and whatever
is done TO insure its success, must be
done quickly. Be not deceived-bu'
act promptly and wisely..-Neg Albany
Tribune.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1854-06-09

PRovoKIEe.-Just as we were getting
our new press to working we'll we opened
a keg of the meanest ink mortal G yer had
to do with. We will send it back. 1t
will do for the city weeklies. The ink
weuse this week is better.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1854-06-09
THANKS.

The thanks Of the gentlemen and Ia
dies who enjoyed the Strawberry sup
per are due to the ladies' who got it up,
and the thanks of these ladies are due
to those who SO literally patronized
them The thanks of the trus tees are
due to to the preparers and patronizers
of the supper; and the thanks of every
citizen of the county, are due 10 the
trustees for the efforts they have made
to build up useful institution ia our
midst. We hope these thanks will be
duly and properly offered and accepted.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1854-06-09

ES-Dr J. w Keely, Surgeon Den
list, will visit New Trenton, on Mon
day, the 12th inst, and remain from
three to six days. Those wanting work
done should call Immediately. Room
at Mr.. R. A. Wildridges.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1854-06-09

0Tlt is rumored that Jesse ID. Bright
is to be the Knoic Nothing candidate for
the Presidency Of 1856! Shouldn't
wonder; for he is most decidedly kno,c
nothing in q mental point Of view.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1854-06-09

Es-It will be seen by the adver-
tisement.of Baker & Moffitt that they
have bought out Walter Bakers inter-
est in the Fire Proof Roofing business.
These gentleman are good workmen
and may be relied upon.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1854-06-09

EJTemperance singers will dowell
to call at d. Price, for one of Filmore's
Temperance Musicians. 1t is worth
quarter, just to read--twice that to
those who can sing. See their adver-
tisement.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1854-06-09

0TAmong the distinguished guests
that partook Of the Strawberry supper,
were Mr.. Swiggett of the Connersville
Telegraph, and Mr.. Sanford Of the Con-
nersville Bank. We did not say that
either of these gentlemen was victim
lied by that mischievous boy that troub
led certain young folks, but
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1854-06-09

EE-The latest news from Helena in
connection with the Martha Washing
ton case. is that all the prisoners had
given bail and were released. They
Immediately started for Cincinnati.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1854-06-09

0y-Dr. ForsAa left us a specimen Of
his Alternative Balm, the other day
We have not had occasion to use any
OF it yet but we know those who have.
1t is good article, and ought to be in
every family.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1854-06-09

MARRlED.-At the residence Of
Jonathan Ball, Esq, in Rush county.
on the LIST inst, by Rev Thos. Ray,
Greenley Ii. Mclaughlin, of this CO.,
to Miss Mary M. Ball. of Rush county.
Fashion has fixed a form Of con-
graduation in such cases, and in obe-
nlence ;, we wish our n,end M'Laugh-
IN al happiness II we nad been
I lei. :, 70 choose oses our way. we shouid't
nave expressed an aspiration Tor what
- -, = "- 'A'' " '''H"'n'
n,.,,
"A, r1,iaoeipnia' on the 5oth ult.,
by new Dr stevens, Edward Barnes,
IT, OF inns city, to Mary Z Moser, of
fnllaaeipnla.
On 'he z'.n uit' py hev MIR Thorn
SSni Jos " nooef'son' Esq 70 MISS
~ Y ~, D,o"H' an Oh 'nis CITY
On the morning OF the 18th ult, by
.ne reverend N Z Scales, at the res
ioence OF Honorable Judge McAlfee,
., Ia, la,ieeega' Alabama Mr. Charles
Youngyille. Tallanoosa County a, v'I Ale, -
bama, to Miss Narcissa t Scales. of
Talladega, Talladega county, Alabama,
and formerly oil Nashville, Davidson
county, iehnesee.-10a. Aae0oo'e'
n.Kas .e John F S,', ny nes s sameS a. T.
Rose both Of this nis.s So g. -
Hope.
On the 18th ult. at the residence Of
VIM T Ferris in this city, by Rev F
Z Holiday, Geo w Dunleyy, OF Ma
riet1a, omo' 70 MISS Friscilia y. Dunn,
p Ounn Esq And;tor e St.,a
Lorreucsd,roI pres,
At Fort Smelling, Minnesota, Sd inst
/ Il. II - l.. Il
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1854-06-09

OF The Protestant Episcopal Con-
vention, in session at Pittsburg, Penn,
voted down a resolution, OH Thursday
last, tc admit colored delegates.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1854-06-09

nrThe riot in Brooklyn, an account
Of which will be found in anoth col
umn, will be the occasion Of great
excitement, and will probably be the
precursor of other difficulties equally
tragic.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1854-06-09

0yAll persons who have in theiI
possession borrowed umbrellas are re-
quested to return them before the next
rain.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1854-06-09

The Odd Fellows OF Brookville
intend to have publ celebration this
summer--so we learn from some of our
exchanges. We learn also that Rev.
F. c. Holiday of Lawrenceburg has
been chosen orator.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1854-06-09

0rOur Ohio and Indiana exchanges
bring us news Of numerous meetings for
the expression Of Indignation toward
hose VIII 0 repealed the Missouri Com,
promise.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1854-06-09

IL obinson. Uncle Sans "nigger
ketcher," for this state, says that the
first thing he will do when called upon
to catch a "nigger," will be to order a
detachment of troops from Newport.
We hope it will be somewhere about
Brookville, for we love to see soldiers.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1854-06-09
r. A. WHITE.


Il. A. GooDwN-Dear SIR, In the
American of May 12th, appeared a
few lines referring to the above named
gentleman in these words:
"Who can tell us where r. A. White
has gone to. He has left without
paying for his paper"
h. A. White is now living in Louisa
county, Iowa. He has bought farm
there of perhaps 200 acres of land
He left money with my father &c. w.
Hand who is a patron of the Ameri-
can, to pay his arrearages as soon as
an opportunity for doing so occurs
Industrious, honest, and talented, he
he has left his native State for home
on the beautiful Iowa River. He is
no sneaking debtor. He takes, reads,
and PAYS for his papers. In justice
to him will you publish this, and cor
rect the inference that viii probably be
drawn from your allusion to him in
the American of May 12th?
Respectfully yours,
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1854-06-09

OF A movement has been set on FOOT
in Massachusetts to colonize Nebraska
with anti-slavery emigrants. Leading
men are actively pushing It.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1854-06-09

E1-A great excitement has existed
for about two weeks, in Boston on ac-
count of the arrest of fugitive slave.
Several miniature riots were produced,
in one of which one man was killed.
The United States troops were called
out. and the majesty Of Id W. vindica-
tedl All right. Improves conclusive
ly that the military force Of this nation
is sufficient, when properly directed
to capture a "nigger," although, few
years ago, there was no power in the
land that could protect Elk Governor
Hoar Of Massachusetts, when he visited
Charleston S. G. as the agent of the
Legislature, to secure the release Of
enslaved citizens Of Massachusetts.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1854-06-09

OF Does any body see an argument
in favor of railroad, in the suspension
OF the canal nayigationi
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1854-06-09
THE HYMENEAL ALTAR.

There dweli Joy In Eden's rosy bower,
TIL IIynsn brought his iove-delIeAied hour.
CAMPBELL.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1854-06-09

Gwe have some hay for sale. Who
ants to buyl
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1854-06-09
JonN R. HAN

All right. We are glad to hear SO
good a report of Mr.. White. So many
are running of, or moving off, without
settling their bills, that we must adver-
tise them or lose by them. Ed.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1854-06-09

re- The Office of the Louisville
Courier was burned on Monday morn
ing. 1t is supposed to be the work Of
an incendiary.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1854-06-09

EFMr. Dwight, missionary to Con-
stantinople, concludes letter to the
Missionary Herald by saying, that an
Armenian Of Constantinople. well &C :
quainted with public affairs, has giver
it as his opinion, that now is the time
for American missionaries to work.
The government will place no obstacle
in the way. The whole Armenian
population, he thinks, may easily b.
made Protestants.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1854-06-09

AN infant son of Judge VIM. NJ.
McCarty died in indianapolis on the
3lult.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1854-06-09

OF Notwithstanding the fact that In
a few places the wheat crop ia short, we
think the yield in this coun ~ will be
above an average.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1854-06-09

uz'There has been no war news OF
Importance since our last. The papers
abound in the details of the late en-
gagements. News of another battle
is daily expected.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1854-06-09

0ETIt will be seen from Chapman's
card, which we publish this week that
he is an Independent Anti Nebraska
Candidate for Congress in the Indianap-
oils district. Go II Chapman, gol
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1854-06-09

A lawsuit was decided last week in
Lockport, Indiana, of very import
ant character. A farmer got black
smith to mend his pillow, and was
charged fifty cents for the job. Forty
cents only would the farmer pay. To
law they went. The decision was $40
55cts. costs for the farmer.-Er.
We guess the above occurred in
Brookville at the late term of the
Court of common Pleas. AT least
there was case so nearly like it thai
they mustbe twin brothers il not iden-
teal.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1854-06-09

The General Conference Of the
NJ. E. Church, south has selected Mash
vile as the head quarters Of their pub
fishing operations. and have elected DR. t.
G. L. Pierce, Of Ca, Err. ]. Early, Of
Va, and Rev. II. II. Kavanaugh. of KY,
bishops, and Rev. e. w. Sehon, Mis-
sionary Sec'y.