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Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1855-09-21
The clerkship--Personal.

Having been repeatedly asked II
we are ssre enough candidate for
clerk, we take this occasion to answer,
that that depends ON circumstances
That we don't want the Office is a
clear case. but our motto in this re-
spect is the good old Jacksonisn mot
to. neither to seek nor decline. A
true republican should always be rea-
dy to do whatever his fellow men call
upon him to do, II he can. He ought
to try. at least. But II any man sup
poses we are candidate for that Of
fee. or any other. on the usual terms
Of seeking Office. he is greatly fooled.
We wouldn't 60 about with our head
bowed down. seeming to ask pardon
Of every man we see, or saying please
sir" TO every voter. for all the Offices
in the Government. We wouldn't
even undertake the task Of kissing all
the babies-a very delightful task. II
they were all clean and good loo king
for two such Offices as the Clerks.
No never. We wouldn't part with
the glorious independence we enjoy,
of saying what we please, and thinking
what we please, and writing what we
please. for the sake Of the Presidency.
Now we have no doubt we would
make downright good clerk. after
we once got the hang Of the new Court
House, but what would become Of the
Judge, in such an event? He has
made all his arrangements to hold on,
True. is years ago he thought one
term. Of seven years, was long enough
for any one man, but that was when
he was young and inexperienced.-
His sober second thought, or rather
third thought, tells him it isn't bad to
take the office two or three times in
succession. However, if the people
insist on our becoming clerk-a thing
we are very sure they have no notion
of doing-we can employ the Judge
to do the work for about one third Of
its profits, and then hei will make a
pretty good living at it. We might af-
ford to give him half, as long as he
would be very much disappointed at
such aresult. But one thing is cer-
tain, we won't thank any man for his
vote nor the people ifthey elect u.s.
The boot is on The other foot, and the
people must thank US for conserving to
serve them in SO responsible. laborious
and profitable an Office. We won't
even print tho tickets for them. unless
some If the dear people pay for 1t in
advance.
Now with this understanding. folks
may do rs they please. If candi-
date at all, we are ali Independent one,
only accepting the Office because it is
the win Of the people. et
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1855-09-21
Argument in the Supreme Court in
favor of the Temperance Law.

This o neat pamphlet Of 40 pages
from the Journal Office, at Indianapo
lis Ind. Whether it is published BY
the million or not, we do not know,
but we do know i! ought to be. W.
hope temperance men viii pile ordel
upon order, so that the publishers will
issue at least hundred thousand in,
stanter. Let 1t be spread broad cast
We don't know the price of it. but i
you viii send on a dollar. Vale u Co
will send it back, post paid, and pos
haste, orsend youitsfull value in books
You will get at least a dozen, but i
you only get one copy, you will get the
full worth Of your money. 1t is toe
long or we would publish it in our col
umns. 1t is just the thing for distri
bntion at this time. We excuse the
publishers for not sending us copy
as we are sure it was u mere over
sight.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1855-09-21


"To Hrs Own PLACE. The Wash
ington Organ says: at is reported that
President Pierce has recently bought
farm Of 500 to 600 acers, near Coles
vile, Montgomery county. Maryland
"a few miles from this city, as his fu-
ture residence. 1t is also reported that
in the event Of receiving the Democrat
ic nomination for the Presidency in
1856. he will run as Maryland, and
not as New Hampshire candidate"
We had utterly given up all expec-
tation of seeing the Presidential con-
federate Of Atchison. Stringfellow and
the other Missouri ruffins, do any act
during his term of Office, which we or
the people Of New Hampshire could
approve. But the announcement
above gives us hope. Utterly as
Frank Pierce has given himself over
10 the devil of slavery--infamously as
he has conspired to betray his country
and destroy the last hope Of Freedom
On this continent-shamelessly as he
has turned his back on the land Of his
birth, on the father that begat and the
mother that bare him. he shrinks from
burdening the land he has betrayed
with the guardianship Of his bones.
Truer than usual. his native instinct
tells him that his last resting place
should be in the land Of slaves. We
thank him tina; he will not return to
New Hampshire. Not wind but will
whistle more free forthe consciousness
that the ashes of traitor to the high
est interests of his country and his
race sleep not beneath the soil over
which it sweeps Concord hadepend :
ect Dem
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1855-09-21
The way to meet Hard Questions!

The following is reported as con-
versation that took place near the Val
ley House, one day last week, between
a country Democrat. and one of the
Leaders"
G. DIS it true. that Mr.. Calfet
and Mr.. Faurote both get drunF?"
L.-"By Cd it's too true for a joke
l guess they do get a little bcfuddled
some times"
@. D-"But " hat will be done abou
il? The people in the country wont
vote for a drunkard for County Com.
missioner if they know it."
L-Don't let them knowit by c.
@. D.-"Butit is published in the
American this week, and they will
know it."
L.-"You're add fool. All you
have to do is to swear that il is one o.
Of Goodwin's id lies, and no Dem
ocrat will believe it. Didn't w
elect Bob, that way, last year, in spite
of him."
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1855-09-21

There is something very grand and
sublime in the Scripture dotrine of the
resurrection. Confne your view to a
single individual case.-That body, so
pale and motionless, breathless, we
deposit in the earth. Soon all apparent
conference OF parts is lost The flesh
shrivels-the bones are disjointed-
the whole and wondronsly adjusted
fabric is loosened illat last it is undis.
tinguishable from the clod Of the valley.
This is mortality. Dust returns to
dust. But as the clarion note Of the
resurrection burst on the astonished
world, the moldering clay vibrates
with life; the bones are marshaled into
order; sinews and tendcns, flesh and
from appear; the eye begins to sparkle,
and the whole frame springs up in the
vivacity Of being.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1855-09-21

LONDON SMoKE.-Thatis the name
Of the Sunday hat that gentlemen o.
ton now wear. 1t is none Of your
stove pipe styles. but got up on scien.
tific principles, soft and piiable, and SC
contrived as to secure health and com,
fort. If you want to see specimen,
look at ours, but if you want to 5u,
one, go to Gallons. for we can not,
and will not spare ours, unless some
Know Nothing stealsit. If, however
you are not prepared to come out in
the tiP-top style. Henry will furnish
your caput with covering of any
style you want.
For particulars in women's wear,
consult that young lady, that is again
standing in the Old White Corner.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1855-09-21

Since it is rendered certain thai
Judge CANT will be elected. or at least
poll large vote, the old song is sung
he is TOO penurious. Now we hate
meanness as much as any man, but
we see a wide difference between
economy and meanness. 1t is urged
as an example Of nseanness that some
time ago, when he was on the bench,
some Prosecutor was too drunk, OF
ignorant to attend to the bust
ness, and a substitute was employ.
ed, aud an order Of some forty or fifty
dollars asked from the Court to pay
him. Judge Cant was too penuriou.
CD to grant the order. believing that
the Prosecutor out to pay it. And
this is no doubt one cause why tina,
lawyer is SO bitterly opposed to the
Judge. For the particulars in thi,
case. we refer the public to the Judge
himself. In our opinion it would be
well for the pockets Of the people, i
some Of the thousand and one applica'
tons for bailiI's fees. had had to pas,
a similar ordeal, in the last few years
We may be in error. but we consider
it one Of the wrongs that require i'm.
mediate correction, which allows the
sheriff to appoint any number Of hi
friends. bailiffs. and then the CourI
to allow whatever he considers ''rea
sonable compensation" Tor such servi.
ces. We hope the initiative of thai
correction will be by the endorsement,
BY the people Of Judge Giants course
with the drunken prosecutor.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1855-09-21
EE A blacksmith once had some

EE- A blacksmith once had some
bad things said of him. He got mad
Of course, and threatened to sue for
for his character. An old Quaker
met him, and said: "John, il thee will
go into thy shop, and work in thy shop,
thee can work thee out better char
acter than any Court can give thee. "
We would suggest. that if certain
would be great man had stayed away
from the Buck Horn, and would not
even now go to a certain suspicious
place, every time he comes to town. he
could work him out better character
for sobriety, than forty certificates
could give him.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1855-09-21

FINE FOR PnoFANE SwEARINo.-In
the town of Liberty, in Texas, fine
of s95 is imposed upon every man
who utters an oath in the presence Of
woman. 8 ~
lfhe make an oath that he loves
her, how then? Were the women
pretty and interesting, we presume
that any man would be punished for
refusing such an declaration, had the
fair sex the making Of the laws. p
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1855-09-21

HJudge Wick, of indianapolis
has written letter to Rev. James
Mitchell. We did not see the letter,
but judging from the affectionate
answer, it was one Of serious inquiry
what he should do in the present state
Of affairs. Brother Mi.chell's answer
is characteristic. It's published in
the Sentinel for the benefit of all bro
ken.hearted old liners. who now look
to Brother NJ. for spiritual advice, in
this. their time Ct trial.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1855-09-21

A HARD CAsE.-Oue Of our town
subscribers called, last week, to order
his paper discontinued for the present.
He says that il he happens to be away
from home when the paper comes. he
never gets to see it until it has gone
the rounds of the whole neighborhood.
and when he gets it after sending for
it. it is often so torn up by the children
as to be worthless. We have often
sent word to these borrowers that il
they are too mean or too poor to pay
for the paper, We would give them one.
Hope now they will call at the Office
and order one for themselves. II
shall not cost them anything.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1855-09-21

TT About the cutest decision Of
the Supreme Court that we have seen
for long while, was in a case lately
appealed from the Ripley Court. The
attorney for the plaintiff, filed only a
written brief. which being agains. the
rule Of Court, was taken to be a wal
wing Of the causes Of error, and the
case went against him accordingly
We suppose the Judge couldn't read
the lawyers writing.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1855-09-21

We are informed by the Secretary
Of the State Board Of Agriculture, that
the Madison d. Indianapolis. IL Indian
apols d Cincinnati, Indiana Central.
Ininoplis Pittsburgh d Cleveland. and
Peru railroads, have agreed to carry
passengers to and from the State Fair.
during the week, at half the usual
price, and that they will carry all art'-
cles and animals intended for exhibit
ton free Of charge. under certain res
trictions. This is u most liberal offer
fromour railroads. and is the bes. that
is done either in Ohio or New York.
The Terre Haute road will carry both
articles and persons at half price The
other roads have not been definitely
heard from, but will doubtless do as
well. These offers, with VII the con-
ditions, will be published in few days,
and circulated along the line of the
roads. We are also informed that
Mr.. Fletcher, the Superintendent, is
fixing the grounds in a substantial and
durable manner, and will have them
ready in a few weeks. Every road
will run extra trains. in and out Of the
city. during the week Of the Fair, and
be prepared to accommodate all that
want to come. With our full crops
--our large yield Of fruit and vegeta-
bles--the general plenty and good
feeling. we will have the largest crowd
ever assembled in the Mississippi Val
ley-mark that!-Locomofivc.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1855-09-21

Eg"Blessed is he that expecteth
nothing. for he shall not be disappoint-
ed" BEN. Franklin. fff
When we penned the article last
week, relative to the Commissioner
ship, we did not expect many thanks
from anybody. We knew that there
were hundreds of our readers that
were oath-bound," never to vote
again for drunkard, that would not
thank us. for they love their party
more than their oaths. We knew
that there were hundreds who had
groaned under heavy taxes as "a bur-
den too intolerable to be borne" that
would not thank US, for they would
rather pay heavy taxes than 10 vote
against the nominee. Indeed we did
not expect thanks or msney from the
persons alluded to. and we have not
been disappointed. Most Of them have
been in town since. and have not even
called at ons Office. either with thanks,
or grapes, or melons, or apples. or any
thing Of that kind. Well, we are
not disappointed. Neither are we
disappointed that our plain facts are
answered by that powerful argument:
"Thats lie." This we expected
We never knew a man that acknowl-
edged that he was drunkard. Om
readers well remember how some
folks denied our facts last summer,
and then laughed at thier course, after
the election. Let them rave and
storm, il dlsappoints us not. We eat
none the less, for all that Why, Glib,
Armstrong got so mad last summer,
because we compared him to Mr.. Me-
Cleery. that he Indignantly sIopt his
paper. an old liner. near the Valley
House, lending him three dollars to
pay arrearages with. But Glib, in
the goodness Of his heart, repented,
and signed for il again, before he left
town. We wish we could make him
mad again. so as to get another
three dollars from him, about
this time.
Now we have no hopes that either
Mr.C alice or Mr.. Faurote will ever
take our paper again. What shall we
do? We are getting new subscribers
every week. and we may be able to
do without their patronage. BY the
way. we wish every man would quit,
all at once, that thinks his discontinu
ance would silence our opposition II
drunken officers. II this county has
not bled enough from this source, we
do not know.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1855-09-21
9 ieh

In this township on the l4th inst.
VIRGINIA NJ, only child of William
r. and Amanda j. Lanius, aged Q
years and 4 months.
BY an illness of but little more than
"a hours Virginia was snatched from
the society Of her parents. Like a
sweet flower, early torn from the par
ent stem by an untimely blast. she
was early taken from earth: yet the
memory OF her is sweet fragrance.
Be her death blessing to the bereav-
ed. in assuring them that they have
great treasures in Heaven. G..
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1855-09-21

Practice VS.. DocrRrSE.-The
doctrine Of Gov. Wright and the old
liners generally, is, that drunkenness,
should be punished and tho seller &c
free. In the face of this. we find thai
party elevating to the most importan'
offices men who are Of such dissipa.
ted habits that not one 10 a dozen o.
their supporters. would trust then
with the smallest matter on their pri
vare account A tie
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1855-09-21
Prohibitory Law.

Copies Of he Prohibitory Law can
be had Of w. w. Wright q Co., In
dianspolis. at one dollar per hundred.
or twenty-five cents per dozen, or
three cents apiece. The postagc,.pre-
paid, will be about four cents per doz-
en-. In a package, pre- paid with stamps,
Temperance men should carry copy
with them. TO give to those who have
not seen IL. y i NJ 81 ftl
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1855-09-21

EEA number Of citizens Of Balti-
more have subscribed TO grand din
ner. which will be given in that city on
the evening Of the 18th inst, in CON-
memoration Of the adoption by the
United States Of the Federal Coustitu-
ton. ts y 4
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1855-09-21
gtn 4Sbtrtistmtnfs.

eyPRoF. wooDs' hair Restorative Il ne
mos vordsrfal dizcovsry Of The sre. ana me -
umonials 70 ne virsnes are src, fbs, none can
doubt ne magic powers in completely restoring
haif 70 in original color amer having become Kuy,
bringing II ous after Il Il gone, and srrcsting u
where Il IL falling of. removing dsncruf, itching,
and all entsnsous eruption. We invne special a.
tention tothe advert isensnt In another column.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1855-09-21
SHOCKING INTELLIGENCE


TUE CROPS ARE % Yu1 AID I'M coUu-
81 try likely 70 be In 90 prosperous . condition
hs fs.l tina, We expect trade WIN Be very heavy
Ing able 10 assure the patrons OF the "0ld Whit
Corner" and the public generally, that ne have
jast received and are now Offering stock Of goods
worthy OF the time and place. In Qsafity. stylc.
AID cheapnese they have never bccn exceeded IN
this MARKET We shall not attempt 10 epumcrnte
the articles comprising our stock, a. Il eontsfus
10 be seen 70 be unprecedented We shall msrsly
name few leading aflicles. such a. n
Domestic Dry Goods Of every kind, -N
Fiannes, Dnlilngs bleuehed ana unblh1
shestings and prints Of every grade,
Linen and Cotton Diaper,
Tiekings, &e. - .'.a-'
A frcsh lot Of MEMS Fancy Casst.
satInets, Cloths, vsstings, and One assortment
OF o Clothing! u. both Tor men and boys.
Ladies' Dress Goeas,
Il not excelled -comprislng u does OF every va
nety OF silks Merinoes, BerAges, DuBzIzs N us LIN
DE Laines, Cashmcres, dkc. -
ALso-Lsd e: si,k msnsII!as, oups. SIN
and Embrstd~ries. Ailkinds Of Ribbons, Hc'x m.
Hosiery, Gloves &c. $1,000.
BSess ana shess. -
We have one room devoted 10 this branch Of the
business and We ara nov prepared 10 suit win
infant Containing all lie vsriet,es Of Isdses
Baskin. and Bcetses- Mi.sss and chiid's shoes,
Men and Boys Boots and Shoes Many Of then
arc "costom made" =
Hate and Caps.
Every grade both for men and boys. even 20 ne
very latest style Of sLoNDoN sMOKEs Hass.
Hardware,
ana me arsielrs usually keptin retail store. In
Quec.lsware and Glassware
We have y, entire new stock. containing some
term q al hit A I'D An ia
but We feel II unnecessary 70 cay mora Su0ce
ior us 70 say We feel vefy grateful for the sery
'iferal patronage bestowed upon us for % many
years, and the best evidence that spprec late
favors, and Of our gratitude, have spared no
expense or trouble 10 GRITTY every taste. and
der ourselves worthy OF coniinusd patronage. and
only ask examination Of our stock 20 insure
sales. ~ ~. aI. So
Sep 81 ND. GALLON q SON.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1855-09-21
Ottob.r GItttiorl.

IrPwe are authorized 10 announce Giles Cant
a. a candidate Tor County Conf. isoner at the APP
preaching October election.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1855-09-21
II. O. BAKER.

Two doom north Of the Rapt, where you win al
ways ind slarge assortment Of ~ = ~
BEADY.MADE CLOTHING. e
Cheaper than esn b had % any c<her bouns n
himself ne can suit tnetssts Of N Who fks1r An
with q call.
fie, sfssr expressing thanks for past fsvors, re-
lie. and win be happy 20 wait on those who NAV
favor him with call. Ne slse sfill continues 70
carry on the Tailoring and 10 prepared 10 40 up
work on sheshortest notice and most reasonuble
manner. =
sspsl ..4sa,ii4 stP.o. BAKER.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1855-09-21

~-That bag full Of Bell-Flowers,
Russets, and other fine varieties o.
apples, from the orchard Of James s
Colescott. sr.. delivered by himself. in
person, makes us cease to wonder that
the upper tens Of our town, try to en-
gage their winter fruit Of him. We
hope he will turn his attention to the
cultivation of peaches also. for he is
one Of the most successful builders in
the county. A.kns s.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1855-09-21
Maine Election-Brilliant Democrat
ic Triumph--0verthrow of the
"Maniacs," rnow Nothing Adolf
Maine Election.


tttoaot &sA~st eNPss s~'
Returns from 293 towns give Wells
Dem. for Governor, 40.073; Morrill,
X. N. 1890. Morrill, loses in these
towns 6.36l from last year. when he
had 1900 majority. In the Senate,
81 Of 81 Senators elected are Demo
Gratis. and anti Fusion. The Repre-
sentatives elected are two to one in
opposition to Morrill,.
Now, it may be that neither Of the
editors saw this, before it went tc
press, and it may be another Know
Nothing lie. But let us look at this
Brilliant Democratic triumph, -
Morrell, the X. N. has 36i7 more
than Wells, the Democrat. and Wells
is in minority Of 1898, counting
both opponents.
We guess, Bro. Robinson, you lex
ulted before you were out Of the
woods"
BY an adroit fusion Of old Wings
and old Democrats, it appears tina,
the Republicans are in minority in
the Legislature. The Enquirer calcu-
lates that the Wings will fuse with
the Democrats and elect Wells. -
Perhaps they may, but is not this q
singular Democratic victory, which is
gained by a fusion of wings and dem.
ocrats? Morrell has some 1900 ma
jority over Wells, before the people
but, for the sake Of killing off the
new party, the Republicans, the old
enemies will fuse. All right.
1t is probable that one result o.
this fusion will be material modifca.
ton Of the Maine Law. Be ii so. i
IL cannot rise above such opposition il
must fail. But we predict for it an
ultimate triumph though such bitter
enemies may make friends to defeat it
Its defeat is only temporary.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1855-09-21

since the enlargement OF our paper, our clrcu-
lstlon has 90 increased that NO have now. beyon
Question. inc iarxcss circulation In Indiana, ex-
espt. perhaps, two papers In indianapolis, and u
Il a circulation IN the wealthiest portion OF tho
STATE. Badness men who waat 70 advertise W
Der this net 1e aaIe rf
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1855-09-21

PorAToEs IN CAHADA.-The Toron-
to Colonist learns that the potato crop
in Lower Canada, and especially in
the Quebec district, is almost an en-
tire failure, the yield being hardly
worth gathering. And is singular
fact, that previous to the late thun-
der.storm there, the potatoes were
perfectly sound, and three weeks ago
farmers were selling them at, As. per
bushel out Of the same fields which
are now completely destroyed.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1855-09-21
NEW CASH
CLOTHING HOUSE,

"Theiasie and character or q nation are known
BY iu costume.-ScoTT.
UELMyMa As WE DO IN TIE TRUTH
- OF our s.motto.' :, We are cndcnsorifr 10 1r-
sign somcth isg 70 elevate ne IN The csfimsfion q
Hose who believe the "spparel proelsims he
man. The undersigned is aware thst q fs al
most futile 70 attempt 10 catch the attention Of
The public through TIE medium 90 an sdyertise.
ment. yetnc cAnnot refrain from endetsoflDr 10
impress upon the minds Of his patrons and the
public generally, that ~tnstc" Il one Of The nrst
things 70 be stud cd IN Knrment, that I, combines
EAsr, rLroArcn AND runAnitIry, and thai a gar
meat cut and made In this manner wmtr IT cos1s
NO noKs than one bunriiaely thrown together
displays 20 10 greatest advan,sKe the beauty aud
symetry ~ perfect form, and eonccnis The de-
fleets OF snimpcrfect one. In illustration OF fhis
We could point 70 many who sssiaIk through the
world scarce half made up, and that 40 fssEely
and Intentionally that dogs bark nj them, a. hey
halt by.n lt - Ir..I : - n ~ - Il + =
Not that they have been euriaiied Of fs,r pro-
portion by "dissembiinf nature,- bit iron, shs
TACT that they did not purchase thcir dress OF
practical tailor. To such We would recommend
the new, fashionabfy, and well selected stock Of
Clio Ing OF