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Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1855-06-29
The War.

The news from the Crimea is STIR
ring and important. A spirit of ac-
tivity has been developed which must
lead to very decisive results in short
time. The occupation Of Kertch
and the Sea Of Azoff must exert vas,
influence on the issue Of the campaign;
it opens field for supplies to the al
lies; II renders it more difficult for the
Russians to victual and reinforce Sc
bastopol. The occupation Of the line
of the Tchernaya by the indicative oil
operations against the Russian field
army. which, il successful, will rend CT
the complete investment of Sebastopol
practicable. and lead to its overthrow
II is most likely that Omar Pasha nd.
vanced from Eupatoria simultaneously
with the movement Of the allies, and
that Liprandi ere this has been at
tackled by the combined armies. We
think it highly probable thatthese Wig
orous operations will continue. and
that before the FIRST of August the Cri.
mea will no longer DO "a Russian pro.
vince. II is painful, howvver, to con.
template the scenes Of destruction and
suffering enacting and to be enacted
there. A humane mind shudders "a
reflect upon them. and cannot refrain
from praying that peace may be re-
stored TO the world again.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1855-06-29
Massachusetts, to be Expelled from
tho Union.

Because Massachusetts has passed a
personal liberty law, defending her cit
liens from unlawful seizure. she is to
be expelled from the Union. Hear
what the Washington Union says on
that subject;
"Wilh what propriety can Messrs.
Sumner and Wilson, and their Know
Nothing Abolition colleagues present
themselves in the respective halls Of
Congress, and claim to occupy seats
there as Senator'S and Representatives?
None but States which ratify the Fed
cral Constitution have right to be
represented in that body. Originally,
when Senators and Representatives pre-
scented themselves, they had to adduce
the evidence OF the ratification Of the
constitution by their respective States.
Is that condition less essential now
than when the Union was formed? If
Messrs. Sumner and Wilson shall be
called upon by Senators from the 9TH
err States for the evidence that Massa-
chnsetts ratiiies the Constitution, can
they produce il? Can the Senators
and Representatives Of Massachusetts,
take the oath to support the Consttu-
ton of the U. States. when their prin-
cipal solemnity repudiates an essential
portion vf that constitution? These
are grave questions forced upon the
attention of the country by MassacLu-
sets. We would not decide them pre-
cipitately, and herce we suggest them
ut this early day, that they may re-
ceive the investigation 10 which their
magnitude entities them. With the
impressions at present on our minds,
we are at loss ofo.esee the grounds
on which Massachusetts, can any..long-
er claim to send Representatives 10
participate in the federal legislation Of
the Unioh. But with all her load of
infamy resting upon her, We would
not rashly close the halls of Congress
az ainst her Representatives, but in
dulge the hope that she win retrace
her downward steps, and take eiTectu-
al measures ut home to wipe out the
disgrace which Know Nothingism and
Abolitiionism have brought upon her
name.".
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1855-06-29

REMOVAL OF GOVERNOR REEDER.-
We have noticed elsewhere that Presi.
dent Pierce had determined to re-
move Governor Rseder, unless he
gives satisfactory explanation Of his
conduct. a correspondent OF the
Charleston Standard, in letter dated
Washington, June 18th says:
There appears to be n general anxi-
ETY., both North and South, TO learn
whether Governor Reeder will return
to Kansas. To satisfy those who are
troubled on this point, / would say
that il was solemnly determined by
President Pierce yesterday that the
Governor would not return. He has
been requested to resign, which, il he
declines. he will be ut once removed,
and with his associatiates in official
speculation-Judges. Johnson and
Gilmore. and Attorney Isaacs. There
was meeting Of various influential
Pennsylvr MIA gentlemen mt the Presi.
dents house yesterday. and the Pres
ident laid before them all the docu.
ments touching the subject Of specula-
ton by the Federal officers in Kansas,
and the conclusion arrived Mt was, that
the public interests not only required
Reeder's removal, but the removal al.
80 of his associates.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1855-06-29
The Northern X. N. Platform-Hon
Schuyler Colfax.

1t affords us unfeigned pleasure TO
say that Mr.. Colfax. Of this State, was
one Of the frmest and truest advocates
of the rights Of freemen that attended
the late convention. We are credibly
informed by one who knows. that al
every turn that the south made 10
to brighten the men ofthe north. Mr..
Cclfax was more than match for
them. All honor to such menl II all
our men shall prove equally true to
themselves and freedom in Congress,
the days OF southern arrogance is en-.
dcd.
Our own Representative, Hon. w
Cumback. who was in the Ccnven,
ton, Quilted himself like a true man
He will not disappoint thetr re
posed in him by the lovers Of freedom
in this dictrict.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1855-06-29
"Ol TIM a. Glad ~


Mother" said n little child, the
other day, "can't father get any more
whisky when he goes to town!'
mo, my child" was the quiet an
swer.
"But can't he get beer or some
thing else that will make him drunk"
"No, dear, nothing Of that kind
"ol I'm so gladl We won. be
afraid to see him come home now, will
we, mother? Jimmie and me will run
down to the bars and meet him won
we, mother, like Jane -, and her
little brother run to meet their father.
o, I'm 50 glad! I'm so glad" shouted
the. happy, hopeful child as she went to
tell Jimmie" that they would watch
for fathers return and go down to the
bars and meet him. This is but one
incident of thousand, that could be
gathered up within two weeks. II our
new law is scattering dismay among
grog-sellcrs and their victims, it is
gladdening the hearts Of many wife
and child.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1855-06-29
Fourth Of July.

We announced last week, that the
young people of this place were pre-
pairing to celebrate the 4th in q be-
coming manner. This is right. If
old people lose interest in the national
anniversary, let the young take it up.
We hope the time will never come
when the 9TH will be regarded ms an
ordinary day.
We have been furnished the follow
ing, by one Of the Committee Of Ar
engagements.
The celebration will be held at Ty-
ner's Grove, about one mile south Of
Brookville.
Although Young America has Ia
ken the lead in getting the celebration
on foot, il is no, designed for that or
any other particular class ofpersons-
all are invited.
Prof T.. L. Edwards will recite a
poem on the occasion. Judge J. S
Reid and Rev. T. M. Eddy are most
confidently expected TO address, us.
G. G. Binkley, Marshal Of the day,
assisted by d. V. Johnson, and J. S
Colescott.
The Drookville Brass Band will be
in attendance. Likewise the Yves
Union Marshal Band.
A table will be spread with what
ever the generosity Of those in at
tendance prompts them TO bring
The baskets about town will be called
for nj an early hour in the morning.
II is desired that those from the coun
try be placed in the hands ola com,
mittee that will be on the ground tC
receive them at us early hour as poss
sible Let al the Baskets be wcli ,6li
ed. and Meir aamber legion. The Ca,
nal Boat Favorite, Commanded by
Captain Mills. will leave Linck'.
Landing, precisely at Q o'clock A. NJ
will stop at the Basin for those
to whom Il will be more convenient tC
embark ut that point. Ifthore exists
a necessity, the boat will Immediately
return to the Basin. and carry down I
second load. Exercises will commence
at the Grove ut 10 A. M. Positivel,
no carriages or horses allowed within
the enclosure.
Let eVeFyJody GOMEZ
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1855-06-29
Neal Dow.

Neal Dow has proved himself to be
the man for an emergency. His
course in the late riot at Portland shows
him 10 be both deliberate and reso-
Lutte. He had to deal with a mob,
which had preconcerted its part, and
was stimulated TO act by men Of inhu.
ence. That mob was furious, bold and
partially armed. The leaders had
threatened TO destroy the liquor in the
city agency. Its triumph would have
been the overthrow of the law, order
and safety in Portland. Neal Dow
understood all this. He calmly pre-
pared to put il down; first by civil
and Afterwards by military force. He
did not call the military until il was
obvious that the police was wholly I'M
able to maintain order. He did not
order the military TO fire until after
repeated orders to the mob TO dispense.
and uistinct warnings that the soldiers
would fire il il did not. His police
kept that mob at bay two hours before
the military vscd their weapons
Thus. like u good magistrate, he re-
sorted to the last extremity, with evil
dent reluctance, after long patience,
and yet, with a decision which broke
up the mob.
We dislike to see the military call
ed into our streets to aid the magis-
tracy. II is terrible weapon in the
hands of authority, and may be WELD
cd against the liberties of the people,
ms well as in defense Of their property
and for their benefit. Its use under q
free government like ours, should be
discouraged except ms dsrnier resort
But after reading all the reports oil
the Portland riot, which have fallen
under our eye. we cannot resist the
conviction that Neal Dow did right
He should therefore be sustained and
honored for his, conduct, by every
true friend ofmunicipial order. IL was
unfortunate that circumstances rem
dered military tforce necessary; but
II would have been an infinitely great
or misfortune had its assistance been
refused and the mob permitted TO tri-
umph.
Portland spirit dealers and drink
ers have shown the country what sort
of men the enemies OF the prohibtory
law are; for what they are in Portland
they are substantially everywhere
rowdies at heart-ready TO sacrifice
everything at the shrine of the rum de-
mon. Who then should regard their
cries against the liquor law? Their
anguish is selfish, and their cries sho'd
be answered as Elijah answered the
voices of the priests of Baal on old
Carmel, by contempt, and by diligent-
ly pushing forward the work of prohi-
biion, as he did the erection of the
altar on which he de- onslrated the
supremacy Of Israel's God.-Boston
Herald.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1855-06-29
E. H. Barry, ESQ.

+. ii. Barry is the identical gen.
tleman who was turned out Of diyis.
ion Of So.s Of Temperance, in Frank
lin county. in this State. some year.
ago. for drinking brandy and had tc
take an appeal to the State Temper
ance Convention from the people
among whom he lived and who knew
him. before he could be reinstated.-
Rxshvilie Jaeksoman.
The above hard hit at our former
townsman, Mr.. Barry. must make him
writhe. He deserves every word Of it
Any man who will pursue the course
he has, ought to expect that the Jack
sonian, and similar papers, will hold
him up to public Indignation on all &C.
casions. Mr.. Barry is one Of the most
incorporating Democrats we know
Of, any place. lie was, in this coun
ty and Rush. prominent and much
respected leader Of that party, until
"the issues Of the past were buried
with the past" and tho sacred name
of Democracy was invoked to protect
whisky selling and slavery extension
On these issues he chose not to be
transferred by the United States Mar
shall, and his co-laborers, from the
principles Of sobriety and freedom tc
the fusion party that had arisen under
the leadership Of Robinson, Bright
&Co. This is an offence that deserv-
es such thrusts rs the above, and we
are glad to see him receiving them
Iii is altogether easier to bespatter such
a man as Barry, and make sober men
hate him because Of his inconsistent
cy. than it is to answer his arguments
and refute his positions by language
becoming'men We are glad to see
the regard for truth the Jacksonian
has. The above is true. every word
true. except that Mr.. Barry was never
charged with drinking brandy, in this
county, was never expelled from q
Division for drinking brandy or any,
thing else, and never appealed to the
State Temperance Convention for res
toration. On the whole. this is one o.
the most truthful articles we have
seen in the Jacksonian for a long
while.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1855-06-29
DR.. Clifford and the Prohibitory
Law.
A few weeks ago we were informe

A few weeks ago we were informed
by one who was present. at Sanes
Creek meeting, that DR.. Clifford said
that the Prohibitory Law should be
received as our forefathers received
the odious stamp act. This we re-
garded as equivalent to advising to
resist it. But in a conversation with
the Doctorwe learn that he said some
Of its features were as odious as that
act, and when asked how he would re-
ceive the law, he advised that it be
strictly obeyed while it is the law, but
use all lawful means 10 repeal OF mod
ify it. Believing this TO be a true
statement Of the doctors position, we
wish to correct any false impression
that may have been made by our late
notice Of that speech.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1855-06-29
Independent Order of Good Templars

We are glad to announce that n
lodge Of this new and popular order
was organized in Metamora, last week,
by M. w. G. r. Hall 1t is n temper
ance organization. with apledge, near
ly the same MS the pledge OF the sons.
1t differs from the sons in having three
degrees, with signs, tokens, pass
words. and grips. 1t admits to equal
privileges, men, women, and youths
over the age Of ~. The fees and
dues are merely nominal, and no ben
e6ts are allowed, but charity is ex-
tended to the needy.
We regard this order as a timely
and appropriate successor to the Sons
OF Temperance where they have gone
down for want Of the very elements OF
perpetuity which this contains, and
we hope that temperance men and
women will lose no time in organizing
lodges in every town in the State
The temperance battle is not ended. -
We are in the hottest Of it. Where
Divisions yet exist, this will be a CO.
laborer in the good cause. There
should be no notwithstanding but
fraternity.
The price Of charter and the nee
essary books, Is only SO. Address
"The g. S. Of the G.. L. Of hdepen-
dent Order Of Good 7smplars, VIM
chester, Ind, and you will receive the
necessary books and papers for a
lodge. degrees and all.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1855-06-29
coHesp ondenee Of the NY. Tribune,
poRrLAND. Wedns'v limo 1

PORTLAND, Wedns'y dune IS.
The Rumocracy OF this city, exaspe-
rated at the defeat Of their conspiracy
against Neal Dow and the Republican
party, have instituted what they call a
second inquest" which is now sitting
and examing witnesses relating to the
rum riot and the death Of their ring
leader. The first Coroner's inquest
having returned a verdict which justi-
fed the authorities. this Jury" is
composed entirely of the bitterest OPP
ponents Of Neal Dow. the Temperance
party, and the Maine Law. The Cor
oner, too, is on the same side, so that
il is thoroughly partisan and political
movement. having the same object in
view as the conspiracy. the riot. and
the subsequent false accusation against
Neal Dow.
While the city authorities do not re-
cognize this as legal inquest, they
take care to put in many witnesses.
and the number TO be examined. will
last for two weeks. altho' the inquest
has already been three days at the
work.
Whatever verdict this packed Jury
may return will be oflittle consequence
as il cannot have any illegal inquest
having already disposed of the case.
n. Is. &.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1855-06-29

We are glad to announce that the
friends of freedom contemplate holding
a mass meeting at indianapolis on the
18th Of July. This is right. There is
a gro wing opposition to the Me-
braska swindle which should be
wisely encouraged and directed. lie,
all who love freedom attend.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1855-06-29
EyThc Cincinnati Enquirer OIL

ES-Thc Cincinnati Enquirer of last
Friday, INDUCES in n column of grave
reflections on the life, character, and
death OF Sam. Poor SAM BY feign'
ing to be dead, he must endure the
modification Of hearing very unhat'
tering funeral, preached over his sup
posed corpse. But won't the Enquir'
err. and kindred prints feel cheap,
about next October, when they discov'
err Sam is alive and kicking, and has
really kicked old lineism out Of Office,
everywhere in the north?
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1855-06-29

youth. we may be pardoned il we de-
scribe the Academy. its teacher, and
students. For some cause. the early
inhabitants of our burgh never built n
public school house, but left the ac-
commodations to the luck of the occa-
sion. hence many an old house can
claim the honor Of having once been
the place where many young idea
was taught show to shoot" and could
the walls speak Of the manner Of such
teaching. they would tell many tale
OF rod and ferule that would be almost
incredible. We can hardly resist the
temptation to speak for the walls and
tell il ourself.
At the particular time in question,
the teacher was young man. DIR.
Isaac John, brother to Robert John.
How his education would compare
with the education Of the present day
for that was 80 years ago--we can
not tell. We presume il was good
enough even for the present. We
well remember that il was then regard
ed as very superior. We remember,
too, that there was an urbanity in his
manner. and a gentleness in his dispo.
sition. that contrasted most favorably
with the iron rule and despotic bear.
ing of the great Academus ofthat day,
Augustus Jocelyn. He died not long
after, much beloved and much la
mented.
But the academy remains, time
worn, and time honored. The house
lately occupied by Rev.D. ST. John, in
the bottom, was at that time and foi
some time afterwards, used AZ a schoo
house. Being too small to accommo
date all on one floor. the grammar
scholars were permitted to.stay up stairs
away from the eye Of the teacher. Int
this department our newcomer was n
once put. with. grammar in hand tC
get grammar in his head-a scienc,
then regarded as altogether superhu
Gus, unless the student was preparing
for professional life.
Again we feel like tarrying by the
way. Below stairs were urchins o
our own age. A third Of a century
has scattered them far aud wide, ant
laid most Of them in the grave
Above was class of older ones, w,
cannot with certainty recall all o
them. Many of the survivors viii
read this sketch, and il will awaken th,
memory Of the past, which has long
slumbered. They too, have beer
widely scattered. One will read thi.
sketch in Mississippi, another in Ken
lucky, and others elsewhere. If W.
have been correctly informed, there
was at first disposition on the part o
some to ridicule the linsey-woolsey
country chap whose bashfulness was
no less against him then than it has
been many times since. But beneath
that country garb was an ardent de-
sire to obtain knowledge, and the per
severance that would prompt the boy
to borrow a book, in the woods o
Henry county, and gather shell barl
to make light with. that he nigh
read by night, could not be driver
from its purpose by the jeers Of few
young men whohappened to be bette
dressed, and in some degree removed
from the odium Of manual labor. ii,
kept true to his purpose. and hai
lived to see himself far above thos,
who then condemned him, il public
confidence and an enviable position
are to be regarded marks Of honor
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1855-06-29
Fusion Nominations.

1t is no mean compliment that the
Fusion party, that met on the 10Th
paid to the old Wing party, IN making
their nominations, entirely from those
who were formerly Wings. They did
not act as prudently as the new line
Fusion party did last summer by divi
ding the Offices. Both Judge Johnston
ind Mr.. Calico formerly belonged t.
the Wing party. We saw at the con
ven!ion the other day. several, who
were prominent Wings, among whom,
were Glib Armstrong. and John Arm
strong. We see also that DR.. Clifford
is honored with an appointment by the
convention. That is right. "The is
sues of the pas. arc buried with the
past" and all that now is necessary
to insure admission to the old Line
Fusion party is to oppose the prohibit
tory law. and Know Nottingham
These are the issues, now before the
people. with slight sprinkle Of the
slavery question. We feel half pro-
voked at this favoritism to tho old
Wing party. We think. after trying
to.don our..old name, they might re.
member some old Democrats in their
nomination, If only for the appearance
of the thing. Those Of us. who be-
longed to Democracy in the days, that
it.,sas Democracy. do not like to see
Fusiorism put down our old chiefs,
and favor only our old opponents
However. Fusionism makes strange
~l.t......
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1855-06-29
rTThe Commissioner Of Pensions

EI Inc Commissioner OF PENSIONS
has decided that divorce cannot re-
store n woman to the rights or con-
ditions ofwidow-hood. In other word:
the Commissioner Of Pensions has de-
cided that the widow Of deceased SOL
der having married again, and having
been divorced from her second hus'
band, is not entitled to bounty land in
in right Of the first husband.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1855-06-29

The following are the Officers
this Lodge for the present term:
A. N. Blackledgc, w. G. T.
Susan Walker. w. V. II.
Martha Williams, r. H. S.
Martha j. Lakin, l.. ii. s.
Albina Blackledge, w. A. r. S.
j. A. Yancamp. w. +. II.
p. Q. Woods, w, II.
Al. McCowan, w. M
Mary Ann Bell, w. ID M.
Simeon Macy, p. w. c. 4.
Lewis Lakin. w. 9.
Leyina Gordon, L. G..
J. II. Wiggans, o. w.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1855-06-29

EE-There was wedding in Lau-
rel last week. So much for Straw
berry Suppers. Further negotiations
are pending for like results. What
an influence strawberry suppers have
on old maids and bachelors. We
haven't received the cake yet.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1855-06-29

E-Has language lost its signifi-
canoe? A speaker from the "sunny
SOUTH" in Democratic meeting in
New York. lately denounced certain
parties as being "nosrILE TO LIBERTY
AND SLAVERY" The Herald CUTLER
DDS this by saying that the Cleveland
Know Nothing Convention had "RuS
Up THE BLACK FLAG OF FREEpox AND
PRorEsrASrfsMl"
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1855-06-29

fDThe Know Nothings OF Massa-
chusetts have decided to call an extra
session Of the State Council. II will
assemble o. the e8ih inst. when the
seeding delegates TO the Philadelphia
Convention will make their report, md
preliminary measures for grand rally
of all the disaiiected abolition CONTRA
ternity will be adopted.-Lnd. Repu1ii-
can.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1855-06-29

CHANGE OF OcoUPATroN.-We saw
one Of our late liquor sellers walking
up street. the other day. with a stone
hammer on his shoulder. 1t made us
feel good all over.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1855-06-29
The EFFEcT.-The Indianapoli,
Locomotive of the esd SAYS:

Locomotive OF The 23d says:
"Since the 18th Of June, we are in
formed by the Tailor, there has not
been single arrest or commitment to
pnson-the Mayor sits quietly in his
official chair, and the Night Watch
doze on the store boxes"
The Sentinel contains an article oil
the same purport.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1855-06-29

KILLEp.--Dr. Stockton, of Green
castle, was killed by George Secrest,
last Saturday. They had got into q
quarrel about some trife. when Stock
ton struck Secrest with n cane; SccresI
then stabbed Stockton, of which he
died on Sunday.