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

earnest solicitation Of Judge V. liberia
ted on the promise of amending their
lives.
1t was in the month Of October of
the same year that Catherine was sit
ting by an upper back window in her
fathers house knitting; though au-
tumn the weather was mild and the
window was hoisted about three inches.
About 60 or 10 feet from the house
was barn. huge, old fashioned ed.
ifce. with upper and lower folding
doors; and accidentally casting her eye
towards the barn she saw small
door-which was on a range with the
front door and window nj which she
was sitting-open and number Of
men enter. The occurrence of the
summer Immediately presented itself
Her father and the other males Of the
family were at work in field some
distance from the house, led her to
suspect that that opportunity had been
improved, probably by some Of Van
zant's friend to plunder and revenge
his death.
Concealing herself behind the cur
tains she narrowly watched their
movements. She saw mans head
slowly rising above the door, apparent
ly accommodating the premises; it was
Finley's. Their object was now evi
dent. Going to the armory she selec-
ted a well loaded mus&et and resumed
her place by the window. Kneeling
upon the floor. she laid the muzzle OF
the weapon on the window sill between
the window curtains. and taking de-
liberate aim, she fired. What effect
she had produced she knew not, but
she saw several men hurrying out Of
the barn by the same door they had
entered. This report brought her
father and workmen to the house, and
on going TO the barn. Finley laid dead
on the floor.
Catherine v, afterwards mar
ried captain OF the Continental army
and she still lives, the honored moth
er OF a numerous and respectable line
Of descendants. The old house is
still "in the land of the living" and
has been the scene Of many pranks OF
the writer of this tale. in the hcy-day
OF mischevious boyhood.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1855-09-21

Kate sat near q scenty pallet, on
which was extended the suffering little
Robin. her bright. beautiful boy, re-
duced to skin and bone. His large
my sterious eyes were turned upwards.
watching the fluttering leaves and frag-
ments Of sunshine. that pcepcd thro'
the thick foliage Of the multicaulis.-
An infant about month old. meagre,
and weary with its existence. a.d pet
ulant with pain and lassitude, lay on
her bosom. as she in vain tried TO
charm II to repose'
Mamma. said Robin reaching
out bis waxen hand. "take me to your
bosom?'
Yes, love as soon as Maria 10 STILL
Mamma. il God had not sent rs
that cross little baby. you could love
and nurse me. as you did when i was
sick in Cincinnati. My throat Is hot,
mamma. ! wish / had a drink In .
tumbler, a glass tumbler. ma. and l
could look through it.'
Dear, you shall have a tumb'er.
cried Kate, her lips quiveripg with
intense emotion, and q wild fre In her
eyes.
Yes, mamms, one cold drink in .
tumbler. and your little Robin will hy
up there, where that little bird sits.
Will papa come home tonight and
get us bread? you said he wouldl-
viii he get me q tumbler Of water?-
No, mamms, IL he comes home he will
be drunk. Nobody never gets drunk
in heaven, mammal
NO, no, my son, my angelv
No one says cross words. mammal
NO. my darling
And there is cold water there; and
pretty silver cups"
oh! yes my child. a fountain o'
living water
And it never gets dark. there?'
Never! never! and the tears ran il
streams down Kate's pale cheek.
And nobody gets sick there and
dies?'
No. my love-
If they we're to. God would let tn
angels bring them water-from the BIZ
fountain. Mamma. don't cry-do peo
pie cry in heavcn?'
'0h, sweet one. God wipes swa]
all tears replied the weeping moth
| er.
"And the angels kiss them OF. ]
'spose-but tell me. mamma, Will he
come thereg
j 'Who. my son?'
i "You know, mamma-papaF
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1855-09-21
Selctt MistrIlanp.

Infidelity allied to Mental Idiocy.
"Let the enimies Of our faith show
that their inGdclity rests onhighcr
ground than stale invectivc against
the jugglery Of priests, or the pertness
of flippant witticism; let them bring
along with them the spirit of cool and
candid reflection, On anxiety after
truth. and ready submission to evil
dence. How little do they think, as
they strut along in the pride Of their
in6del philosophy, how little of the
spirit and temper OF true philosophy is
in them-of that humble, atious spir-
il which Bacon taught, and on which
Newton rests the immortality of his
genius. There is puppyism in inf.
deity, for which have no patience.
thought that nowadays both gen.
tlemen and philosophers would have
been ashamed OF it. Atthe commence
ment of the last century, one had some
credit in sporting the language of un-
belief and in6delity-for they were
supported by the countenance OF
Shaflesbury end Bolingbroke, who, in
addition to their being peers OF the
realm. had sufficient acquaintance
with their mother tongue. But inf
deity, like every other fashion. has
its day; and since the masterly and
triumphant defences of our English di'
vine. It has been generally abandoned
by the superior and more enlightened
class Of society, and, to use the words
of an Oxford professor. is now rarely
to be heard but in the language O
bakers. and brewers. and bricklayers
and bell-menders, and bottle. blowers
and black guards. | revere Christi
anity, not becauseit is the religion o
my fathers-I revere it. not because i
is the established religion Of our coun
try-I revere it. not because it bring
the emoluments of Office; but | revel,
il because il is built upon the SOLE
foundation Of impregnable argumen;
because it has improved the world b,
the lessons of an ennobling morality
and because. by the animating pros
pect which it holds out. il alleviate
The sorrows oil our final departur
hencs, aud cheers the gloomy desola
ton Of the grave.-Chaimers.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1855-09-21

"Don't Speak so Crossl"- "-"Don't
speak so cross" said one little boy
yesterday in the street to another
"Don't speak so cross, there's no use
in it." We happened 10 be passing at
the time. and hearing the injunction
or rather exhortation, for II was made
in hortatory manner, we set the ju-
venile speaker down as an embryo
philosopher. In sooth. touching the
point involved in the boyish difficulty
which made occasion for the remark,
he might properly be considered al
maturity. What more could Solomon
have said on the occasion? True, he
has put il on record that "a soft an.
swer turneth away wrath. and this
being taken as truth. and everybody
knows il to be so--iti is evidence in "a
vor Of the superiority Of the law o.
kindness over that ofwrath' But ou,
young street philosopher said pretty
much the same thing substantially
when he said--Don't speak SO cross
there 5 no use in it." On the contrary
it invariably does much harm. Is l
man angry? 1t inhames his ire still
more, and confirms in bis enmity hin
who by kind word and gentle and
pleasant demeanor might be converted
into friend. II is in fact an addition
of fuel to the flame already kindled
And what do you gain by it? Nothing
desirable. certainly, unless discord
strife, contention, hatred. malice, ant
all uncharitableness, be desirable
The boy spake the "words of truth ant
sobeiness'" when he said, don
speak SO cross there's--no use in it.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1855-09-21

The Boston Times is responsible,
for the following:
One OF THE BoYs.--A few days
ago a youngster some six or sever
years Of age stepped into DR.. Fred
Browns store and asked DR.. With
ington for a tirst-rate cigar.
"Do you smoke, Tommy" inquir
ed the Doctor.
"Now and then," was the reply
"Folks all well, Tommy"
"So-so-ish-pretty comfortable"
81 saw your mother the other day
she was dressed in deep mourning
Who was it for, Tommy"
"Why, you knew that father ha
been very sick?'
Yes, but bless me, he isn't dead
is he?"
Dead? no! He's got nearly well
and mother was so disappointed sh
put on mourning, and says she IS wear
ing it for an aunt Of mine who die,
some time ago; but you and ! under
stand it. Doctor-that's all in a pig
eye. You don't want to step over 4
Young's and moisten the alimentary
do'you?"
"No."
"Well, Frank Goell's a pcrfec
trump guess Ill go and see him.
Good morning, Doctor"
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1855-09-21


PUNCTUATION PuzzLE.-The follow
ing paragraph. extracted from the
Portland Transcript. us acapital Illus
tration of the importance Of punctua-
iion. There are two ways Of pointing
it, one which makes the individual in
question: monster Of wickedness. while
the other converts him into model
Christian, Let our readers exercise
their iugenity on the problem, and see
whether they can discover its two fold
solution.
"He is an old experienced man in
vice and wickedness he has never been
found opposing the works ofiniquity
he takes delight in the downfall of the
neighborhood he never rejoices in the
prosperity of any oil his fellow creatures
he is always ready to assist in destroy
ing the peace Of society he takes no
pleasure in serving the Lord he is un-
commonly diligent in sowing discord
among his trends and acquaintances
he takes no pride in laboring to pro-
mote the cause of Christianity he has
not been negligent in endeavoring tc
stigmatize all public teachers he
makes no exertions to subdue his evi
passions he strives hard to build uT
Satan's kingdom he leads no aid t
the support Of the gospel among thu
heathen he contributes largely TO th.
evil adversary he pays no attention t.
good advice he gives great heed to tn,
devil he will never go to Heaven h,
must 60 where be will receive the
just recompense Of Reward.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1855-09-21
Afraid Of Wages

81 want your boy in my shop
said shopkeeper to poor widow; 81
have agreat deal of trouble with
clerks, and want your Seth because
know he's honest"
The widow was glad. for il wa,
time for him to be earning something
and she thought it would be quite :
lift in the world TO have him 90 in
with Mr.. Train. and she knew thal
he would suit Mr.. Train, for Seth die
we'll everywhere.
When Seth came home from school
he was almost as much pleased with
his good fortune as his mother was
Neither mother nor son knew anyth ne
about MIR. Trains store; il was in The
lower part of the town, but his family
lived near the widows, in fine STYLE
Seth was TO 90 the next Monday
morning, and at the time he was
punctual at his new post.
The week passed away. When he
came home to dinner or supper, hi.
mother would ask him how he liked
it. At first he said, pretty well, anc
then, not very well. and Saturday h,
told his mother plumply that he did'n
like it at all. and wasn't going tc
stay.
"Why. Seth" exclaimed his moth
er grieved and mortified at the chang,
are you so difficult to suit as all TIN,
comes TO? Do you know how i'm
Iportant il is to stick to your business;
What will Mr.. Train say?"
"Mother," answered the boy, 18th,
shop is grog shop, and | cannoi sta,
there!
The mothers mouth was stopped
indeed, after that she had n,
wish to have him remain-but sh
was very sorry that the case was SO
When Mr.. Train paid the boy o.
Saturday night, Seth told him b
could not stay.
The shopkeeper was surprised
"How is this, said he; haven't don
well by you, this week."
"Yes, sir" answered the boy; Z"
| never expect TO find a kinder mas
ter"
"Do you find fault with the pay?"
"No, sir, answered Seth, il is goo,
pay"
well, what's the difficulty, then?'
The poor boy hesitated TO give HI
reason. Perhaps the man guesse
what il was, for he said
"Come, come, Seth, you won
leave me, j know; I'll raise your wa
ges."
20, sir, answered the brave boy
respectfully, you are very good to m.
very good sir: but | cannot be dram
seller. l am afraid Of the 'cages-fc
| cannot forget that the Bible says
The wages Of sin is death.
Seth left; the man afterward sal
, it was the greatest sermon he ever ha
, preached TO him, and it set him ser
ously to thinking about giving up III
business; bu: he did not, and bis ow
family bore awful testimony to the b
Bile declaration. A few years after
wards. he died the miserable death {
a drunkard, and within six month
his son. in 6t Of intoxication. fell il
to the river. and was crowded. Is
not dangerous to tamper with the wa
, ges of sin on any terms.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1855-09-21

BucxwHEAr.-In the memory Of
man, the State Of Pennsylvania has
never seen soysst q crop Of buckwhsat
as now whitens its fields With its rich
blossoms and flls The air with its fPag-
rant perfumes. Not.oBly the sich VAL
leys, but the rough hill countries ep-
pear to have every available spot WI.
tened With this little delicate plants
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1855-09-21

~oh tho spring hath less OF bhghtness--every
year,
And the snow ghastlIer whi,eness--every year;
Noe do summer blossoms quicken
Nor does autumn fruitage stricken,
Az II did. rns seasons sicten-every year.
"ft is growing colder, eoldsr-cvcry year,
And ieel tina, am eldcr-every year;
And my limbs are less elastic,
AID my "a ncy not 80 plastic;
Yes, my hab It, grow mona.,ic-every year.
s'ris becoming b leak aud blcakcr--every year.
And my hopes a,o waxing weaker--eyery year;
Care now for merry dancing,
or for eyes with passion gisacing,
Love Is less and less entrancing-e every year.
"oh, the days that I have ,quandersd--ever,
year,
Aud tho friendship rudeiy sundcred--every year
Oh, the ties that might have twined mo,
Until Time To Death resi- gned me.
| My innrmi,ies remind me--cvery year.
"sad and sad 10 look before us--every year,
With heavier shadow o'er us-severy year;
| To behoid each blossom AIDED,
And 10 know we might have saved n,
An immortal garland braided--every year.
"Many spectral beckonlr e gnnger--svery year;
chides me that so long Iiingsr--e.ery year;
Every early eomrade sleeping
In tha ehurehy ard, whittier, weeping,
alone unweps am ereeping--ssery year,"
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1855-09-21
UI1oH COUNTY DIRECTORY.

csscuvs ceusr meets tho <sh Mondays In Feb
ruasy and AuRust-way sittwo weeks each time.
coanoN PlEks cousr meets 9d Moodays.n Feb
ruary. May, August aud November; except when
there are nvs Monusys In the preceding month
thee tst Monday. Nay eli 9 weeks each time.
Co~ss<ssopuH's CouRr meets ist Mondays In
June, ssptsnbss. Dsosmber and Marcn--may ST
slx days cash time.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1855-09-21

YAYHTTR COUNTY DIRECTORY,

Cucurr Couxr meets 81 Monday OF March and
September, may st two weeks.
tennos PLsss Counr slts eth Mondays In jan
sasy, April, July, and October; hold tive weeksh
bustness require.
Maroh. June. september and Dccember may sit
nias dsys u necessary.
CoUs1 % copcsLsArsox sits when business re-
qurss IN any jadieizl day Of the sessions Of Com
nee Pieas Cosu.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1855-09-21

"iiere lies old Thirty three per cent
The more he earned the more he lenil
The more he got the more he cravsd,
Good God. can such . souibe ssvedfss
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1855-09-21
StIstttS 4astrp.
From the American Free masen.
THE TEMPLE or THE MIND.


When The great Architee Divine
First framed ihe world with rule and line,
And turned ,he golden eompasscs
To cIrcumscrihe this earth ofhis,
The morning stars together sang,
And heaven'. high arch with praises rang
Then rose he mountains o'er the lea,
Then flowed The rivers 10 the sea.
And rolled tho clouds, and feil the showers
And blashed the ffult and bloomed ths
bowers.
AID birds and beasts, and upright man,
Completed The primeval plan
Tho men began with rule and square
To bald Jehoyah's affairs fair
Fair, bul In various orden set,
oftsmpie, mosque, aad mlnaret,
A. light and knowledge DER tho soul
ofheaven's yoiaries deIgnod 10 roll.
Rich Wa The temple, framed OF old
ofheaven's eedars, lined win gold,
by prlncely architect OF Tyre,
And brIgh, tho fanes OF sun and ere.
Built many an ha ndred years ago,
In ind or Western Mexico.
But fabrics formed by human hand,
Though they In nobIest grandeur stand
On LOFTY pillows rich and rare,
OF FURNISHED gold, can meter compare
With living temples, pure and ano,
Built BY tbs Architect Divine.
Let as who live In latter days,
To Cod nobler temple raise
with ,orner stone deep laid Ia youth,
While Knowledge, Temperance aud Truth
In all their iaIrproporiions bind
Tha, nobIer Temple Of .he Mind.
Let fortitede the basis be,
And high resolve the plethory;
The stones shall be ef Reasons proof,
Celestial Love shall form the ROOF
And prudence At the threshold stay,
Todrlvs each vsgrant guest away.
Two columns In the front shall stand,
Zach formed by wisdom's plastic hand;
Truth, with celestial ray Imbues,
Aud heaven-asplrlng Reeiltude;
The door shall move itself alone,
And virtue form the threshold stone.
within shall seven pli lars shine,
Tho parest produce OF the mine;
Religion, Honor, Gratitude,
Devotion, with hsaven's ght endned-
Friendshlp and Purity sincere,
And understanding right and clear.
Three shining seraph's there sh all meet,
With raiment nowlng round their feet
Faith with her clear and ardent eye,
That views vesta through tho shy;
And Hope, with features mild and bland,
And -teadlssi anchor In her hand;
And In the midst sweet Charity,
Fsircst aud brightest fthe three.
The work be all falsned fair,
For no ashiar shall bo there;
No stone unpoIished from the mine,
but alithe parest lustre shine;
Win gems, aud gold, aud saprhlre's bright
And diamonds sparkling like the light.
Such wasthe temple that OF old
Tue pfofhetoard IN song toretoia,
When, stand ING upon Carmcl's brow,
lie saw the river roll below;
Aud, rapt In vision, told how FREQ
The mansion OF his mind should BE-.
Then, brethren, ictshe rude and square
The justice ofyour lives declare,
Tho level mark your perfect way,
Tho trowel smooth your work by day
And all yoar words and actions shine,
Upright as IL the piammet.llne.
The sou nj morn shall bend his way;
To guide The laborer's Of the day,
Nor shall Tho moon aud stars by night
Withhold their Kind aud necdfal light,
That your work may be finished here.
When the Grand Master shall appear.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1855-09-21

A ToAsr Done Brown.-The fol-
lowing toast given at Plymouth. Mass.
lately, is excellent: s3sH
"The American Fair--too wise to
take the veil, too beautiful TO need il" I"
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1855-09-21

WoN'r VorE FOR HM.-"What's s
the news from Russia?" inquired one
gentleman of another, yesterday, in
our Office.
"Nothing of much interest,"" replied
the other. laying down the paper, 'ex-
cepting that the Emperor has refused
to treat"
"Well," put in an old liner, in solid
earnest. who happened to be present,
"if that's so, d---d ef he'll get my
vote, sure"
The roar that followed may be more
easily imagined than described.
Southern Indiana Journal.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1855-09-21

A Pretty THIse.-Some one tells
story of child three years old, who
on being lifted up to see the corps of a
playmate, kissed the pale cold cheek
and gently whispered, "Please give
| my love to God"
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1855-09-21

Leaving. rs you perceive. a bal
ance in vouf favor of $3.50 so
You can draw on me for that sum.
Trusting you will honor me with still
further consignmenls,
| remain sir. yours most sincerely,
SAM SWIFTON."
By the next mail Mr.. Brown sent
back the account, with these words at
the bottom
"You internal villianl put in "steal-
age" and keep the whole of it.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1855-09-21

The Best THING OuT.-An ex-
commission merchant, repentant for
past transaction. says he once SEM
the following "returns, for crop oI
corn consigned him:
"Mr. Brown-Sir:-I have, &C.
cording to your instructions. made q
forced sale Of your coin. and received
for n $4,000
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1855-09-21

Hong TO see my mother again,
And hear her sweetly say,
"come weary dove, here's thy home,
Then fold thy wing and stay"
'Twould easo my pain 10 boar her voice,
When death had darkened my eye;
o carry me home, o carry me home,
o carry me home 10 die.
The leime res, In peaceful grave,
Besides the loved and dead,
For the qaiet earth Is the only place
To rest my weary heas.
Iwonid sleep swee,ly ifyou buried me there
Beneath my eounsry's shy;
o carry me home. o carry me home,
o carry me home to die.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1855-09-21
CARRY NE HOME TO DIE.

o carry me back TO my chiidho DDS homo,
Whore ocean surges roar,
Where its pillows dash on rock bound coas
And mourn forever moro.
I'm plning away In a strangers land,
B.nesth a strangers eye;
d carry me home, o carry me home,
o carry me home to die.
sigh In vain for my native hills,
Their sweet and balmy air
Would wan away from my youthful brow
Each trace of gloomy care.
sight To breath the air Of home,
To gaze on i,s starry Sly,
o carry mo homo, o garry mo homo,
o carry me home 10 die.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1855-09-21
FRANKLIN COUNTY DIRECTORY

cucrsr Cornr meets the ist Mondays In Fehra-
sry aud Aarast-may sit three weeks.
CoNxos Ftsss CouRr meets ist Mondays In Jam
uary. April. July and October-may sit weeks.
Cossl~>sossss coUar meets fst Mondays IN
Junes septsmeer, December and March--inay sii
six days each time.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1855-09-21

ConnlssloNsRss AsaFiah /. Becket, Joseph Da
and Wn. x. Houston.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-06-09
Know-nothinr Banouet.

PHILADELPHIA, June 7th.--The Know-nothing
grand banquet came off this evening. Four hun
dred and fifty persons sat down at FIVE o'clock,
Mayor Conrad presiding. The room and tables
were beautifully decorated,
The first toast was "Tho Union" which was
responded to by Kenneth Raynor, of North Caro-
lima, in an old time patriotic, glori6cation, star
spangled banner, Bunker Hill speech. The Sec
ond toast, "America Ruled by Americans, was
responded to by J. B. Ricaud, of Maryland The
third, "Religious Liberty" was responded to by
o. Andrews, of New York.
Much confusion and disorder prevailed, and
the speakers were several times interrupted. The
chair had much difficulty in preserving order.
To the fourth toast Mr.. Ridgway, Of the Rich
mond Wing, responded briefly, and apoogisingly
called upon Mr.. Prentice, Of the Louisville Jourr
nal, but he was not present. His name, how
ever, was received with cheers.
Mr. Judson Crane, Of Virginia, then spoke at
length, chiefly on the Virginia election, after
which the president called on the States alpha
betically for speeches. Albert Pike spoke for
Arkansas, and Mr.. Stewart spoke for Alabama
Connecticut was called upon but no response was
made. California being next, Mr. Matthews
commenced by saying that he desired to hear from
Massachusetts, first. Delaware was answered by
Mr.. Smithers, who also desired TO hear from Mas
sachusetts. Florida, Georgia and other States
were called upon, and speeches given by dele
gates representing them.