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Divinity and Tobacco.

A Methodist clergyman, n member
OF the Conference lately in session al
Baltimore, stated that by careful cal
culation as TO the amount OF money
expended annually for Tobacco by prea
chers of that Conference. he figured
the sum at $1,000 sum sufficient
to amply support two missionaries il
China.
The preacher in charge Of Monu
ment Street Church said, that he haC
spittoons prepared FOR use, in order tC
protect the building from the filthincs'
of the weed. One clergyman claimed
that the use Of Tobacco had been benefi'
cial to him; but Bishop Waugh said
che could not see how any member
ofthe conference, could assert thai
the chewing Of Tobacco did him good"
The New York Commercial says
"There is large loom in this city
where clergymen congregate weekly
which room is statedly used for Other
purposes. and the floor is left by tn,
clcrgymen in such n filthy condition
by the use OF tobacco. that at the close
of each clerical session. woman en-
ters with n brush and pail to make il
fit for the meeting of the gentlemen
who statedly occupy it,"
The Legislature Of Massachusetts
it would seem. has more regard fo
their State House, than the Baltimor,
Conference has for the "Holy Temple,
dedicated to the worship of Almight,
God, for while the said Legislature hat
instructed the Sergeant.at-Arms /,
prevent smoking on the State Hous,
premises, and has removed Tobacco ant
tf-boxes from their chambers; th,
said Conference. by an ovcrwhelmin.
majority, refused 10 take any steps 10
ward the correction Of the dirty prac
tice so immoderately indulged in b,
their preachers:-
The Boston Atlas thus paradize
upon this anti.tobaco movements o
the Bay State solons:--
40, now forever,
Farewell the tranquil quid. farweli tho pun,
Farewell tho hnely cut and big plugs
That madoiambitlon easy! o farewell,
Farewell. the neighing snceze. aud tho shri
thrump.'
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tive than others. All this Is wrong, il
is best 10 prevent the arising of such
feelings, by giving no occasion for their
existence.
2. The more common the last name
81, the more uncommon should the
FIRST name be- We can pardon almost
any prefix TO Smith, Brown and Jones.
AS one Of the learned fathers Of the
bar. lately observed in a discourse,
Who saall declare the generation OF
the smiths, and especially Of the John
Smiths? The very mention of John
Smith in n court-house. police office, or
other public place-and it is of fre.
quent mention therein-brings a broad
grin into every ones face Immediate
ly.
3. No name should be given TO a
child that will suggest a ludicrous idea
when written in full, or when the initial
letter only. is used.
Middle-aged persons, in Philadelphia
can recollect druggist. named Ash.
now deceased. } whose friends had Sc
ccted Caleb for his first name. He
was constantly annoyed with inquiries
from school boys, and others Of the
rising generation, as to the residence OF
Mr. Calaoash.
Forty or fifty years ago very
worthy little Freach tailor named
F.o e. resided at Charleston, S. c.,
and on the birth of one of his sons.
some wag persuaded him that it would
be very good thing for the child, to
call him after the chief magistrate OF
the State-Governor Bull. which was
done accordingly, the unlucky combi-
nation of the two names never striking
the father, until il was too laie.
4. Females should have but one Civ
en- name, ard when they marry. sho'd
retain their maiden name. This is
the practice among the Society OF
Friends, and were it generally adopt
ed it would have many advantages
We should know at once, on seeing a
lady's name. whether she was married
or single, and. il the former. what the
name of her frmily was. And it is
further to be considered that the adop.
ton of this rule of but single first
name for girls, would put an end for
ever to the whole brood of Emma Mil
vina's and Euphcmia Helen Laura's,
and style of nomenclature. which is
thought by most persons to be ridicu-
lous in the extreme.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1855-06-15
Proceedings Of the Joint Board Of
Commissioners, in relation to the
Poor Asylum.

Asyium ofMe Poor ofMe counties ot
Franklin, Fayetfe, and Union. Ind,
May 90, 1855.
In accordance with call Of the Di-
rectors of said Asylum, the commits
sioners met from the several counties
concerned. at said Asylum, for the
purpose of selling said property, or OF
improving it.
From the county Of Franklin, were
Cyrus Quick, John ii. Faroute, and
Elmore Hyatt, from the county Of Fay
cite, were. A. I. Beckett, VIM. IL,
Houston. and Joseph G.. Dale, and
from Union county, were, Isaac Sny-
der. Garret Wilson. and Alex. Pad
dock.
On motion Of A. I. Beckett. Mr..
Isaac Snyder was appointed President,
and z. Ferguson. Secretary.
On motion Of Mr.. Faioute, that a
majority rule the proceedings Of this
meetings. which was carried in the AZ
iirmative.
On mOtlon Oh n. L. DcChct, tndt tne
resolution offered by w. ii. Houston,
on the esd of Sept. 1854, be reconsid'
cred. which motion was carried in the
affirmative.
On motion Of Mr.. Faroutc, that the
Commissioners sell the farm belonging
TO the aforesaid counties at the expira'
ton Of the present Superintendent term,
which will expire on tho 10th day oI
March. 1856; which motion carried in
the affirmative. the commissioners OF
Franklin anu Fayette voting in the af-
frmativc, and the Commissioners oI
Union voting in the negative.
On motion of A. L. Beckett, that
the commissioners Of the counties oI
Franklin and Fayettc, withdraw their
Paupels from said Asylum on the 10Th
day Of March. 1856, which carried in
the affirmative.
On motion Of Mr.. Quick the meeting
adjourned.
ISAAC SNYDER. Pres't
Attest, 4. FERGUSON, Sec'y.
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WHOLE NUMBER LILO.
Practical Preaching .

We have heard Of various specimens
Of negro eloquence in our time. but
never actually listened TO an illusira-
ton till yesterday:
Dropping into an African meeting
house In the outskirts Of the city, we
found the sermon just commenced
The topic seemed TO be the deprayiiy
Of the human heart. and the sable di.
vine thus illustrated his Argument
"Bredren, when ! was IN Virginia,
one day de ole worlan's kitchen table
got broke. nm was sent into de woods
TO cut a tree 10 make a new leaf for il.
So l took de axe on de shoulder, and I
wander into the depths OF de forest.
All nature was as beautiful as Ia
dy going TO xeddin. De leaves
glistened on de maple trees like new
quarter-dollars in de missionary box.
de sun shone as brilliant and nature
looked rs gay as buck rabbit in a
parsely garden. and de little bell round
de old sleeps kneck tinkled softly and
musically in dc distance.
81 spied tree suitable for de pur-
pose, and / raised dc axe TO cut into
de trunk. II was a beautiful tree De
branches reach TO de four corners of
the earth. and raise up high 10 de air
above, and de squirils hop about in -le
tree. like little angels Hopping der
wings in de kingdom Of heaven
Dat tree was full of promise, Jest like
a great many oh you.
Den i cut into dc trunk, and make
de chips fly like dc mighty scales
dropping from Paul's eye. Three cuts
| gave dat tree, but alas il was holler
in de butt.
Dat tree was much like you. nv
friends-full of promise outside. 5m
holier IN de 6un."
The groans from the amen corner
of the room were truly contrite and az
fecting, but we will venture a small
wager, that that was the most practi-
cal sermon preached in the city, on that
day at least.-N. Y. Erehan0e.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1855-06-15

BARpARous.-One of our friends
was being shaved at Antwerp. The
barber was aiemale. What was hi
surprise when he saw the good lady
spit in tho box and besmear his fac,
with the foaming saliyal
An expressive grimace did not es-
cape the she barber.
"My dear SIR said she, Il dom,
treat you rs 1 do my other customers,
because | perceive very well that YOU
do not belong to these parts
BY Jubltcr! Madame, waat do you
do in their case?'
why sir. | spit on their neck. in.
stead of splitting into the soap box
Courier des Etats Unis.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1855-06-15

A BoT's SoLrLoour ABOUT THE
ATTIRE OF GrRLs.-"I often tell them
no wonder they get cold, with moth
ing but bit Of lace over their should.
ers and n piece Of gauze on their arms.
II seems so funny, too, to call boys
harder than girls. why!if ! dressed
so-thin sack, thin slippers, bare arms,
bare neck-I should not live month.
Hardy-they are the hardest mortals
alive. for they do stand such treatment
some way. though they are mighty
delicate, and seem TO be proud Of it;
in fact. l think n good many Of them
had rather have fashionable consump
ton than a vulgar. good constitution
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1855-06-15

shillings from him for passing through
"an'," said be, can be jabers, | niv-
er seed ha-penny worth. surel" All
soc.s of traps and intiigres are resorted
to, in o derito raise the wind" Tie
greedy sharks are just crawling froLl
theic ders, with jaws distended, rcaGy
TO deyoir all who come within their
reach.
Standing upon the bridge, towards
Goat Islpnd' ] lad aa excellent view
of the rapids, which was gfand and
impressive. Be.o The angry flood
rushes past in all its Wild and tumul-
tuous fury. Passing on to Bath Is
land, you register your name at the
toll gate. and by paying "twc shil..
lings," yoi are entitled TO the privi-
lcges of'Goat Island for the currant
year. This island is owned by Messrs.
Porser,-it contains 60 l-2 acres.
heavily timbeIed. There is but one
house on the island. and this is G.i
"eI1 porium of Indian curosities,"
which no doubt would be as curious
to Indians as any else. Passing on
lound tie Island l descended IBID
dies stairs" dowA perpendicular
shaft one hund. eli and thirty steps, to
tie cave of the winds. This is the
centre fall on the American side OF
the line. Here the waite. bursts over
your head in terrible s,ardeur. II
was near this spot that the notorious
Sam paich,' declaring his novel poop
osilion tar. ESQ.,. things can be done
as we'll as well as Others" leaped
over the precipice, one handred feet,
to the water below. While the as
tonished multitude were holding their
b. cath in suspense on the opposite
side of the river.
Prospect Tower is erected some
distarce from the shore, upon lone
rock, and is reached by a shackling
bridge. 1t stands fifty feet above the
rocks, on the verge Of the falls. some
two hundred feet above the river be-
low. Here we had "a view of the
river, the rapids, the horse shoe fall,
and the angry, boiling depths below,
not surpassed by any on the Ameri
can side. This island was some years
since tenanted by Hermit" Fran
els Abbot, who lived here some two
years, entirely alone. He was said to
be gentleman and a scholar. but dis
tant and inapproachablc by strangers.
He was drowned in 1891. Here, al
so, the Indian once ioahed in securi-
ty, and it is said they chose this ro-
mantle spot for burying place, think
ing that the spirits Of their departed
warriors would rcpose better, where
the thunder's terrific sound. the light
ning's blaze, mingled with the roar Of
the cataract, would sing their funeral
requeum forever! But now il may
be said:
"rho whito man has driven the Indian away,
Far from Niagara's shore;
No moro is'ho permitted 10 stay.
And hear the loud cataract roar"
TYPO.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1855-06-15
THE HONEST BOY.

A boy whose namo WAS Richard Shay,
Tho other day.
Was at the Depot walking round,
when on tho ground,
A heavy purse OF gold he found.
iic picked II up aud ,aid aloud
To all tho crowd,
"Look here this By tho platform lay;
Whose is u, pray
hope some ono Of you can say.-
"IIole on" said ono who stood near by,
"Dont raise q cry;
I'll toll you how TO play the trick,
he OF right quick,
To keep the purse-you ought 10, Dick.
"yes, yes.- said others drawing round,
What you have found,
Just now lady dressed so grand,
Had Ia her hand
she's In that Cur by which you stand,
"Donr give itbaek--you'd DO IA elowa!
I'll wage n crown,
she'd pay you nothing for your pains;
II you've got brains,
You'll always keep such lucky gaIns.r
"Keep III NotI ~ tho boy replied,
With manly pride,-
"she may iavard mo much or none;
Leave mo alone,
III never keep what's not my own."
SO saying, Master Richard shay,
Without delay,
Gave 10 lie owner what he found
Upon the grouud,
which Of gold was full pound.
Tho lady ON tho following day,
Dressed rich and gay,
Called on Master Richard Shay.
"You're honest but poor I'm toll,
Now please accept this purse OF gold"
A thousand pounds she then turned oul
Which rolled about.
Then all the people round dds -y.
"rhis comes of being no nest, sha
Twill do you for u rainey day."
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1855-06-15
OrisiuaI ano SsIsttso Yostrp.
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Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1855-06-15
THE DEAD BABY.
ny ALICE CAREY


Poor little baby, darling little baby
Paiepretty piece OF unofendIng clay;
His dumb and dainty mouth all smiiin ng lovely
Ills sllken curIs aslray.
Poor little baby, harmless little baby,
What stoney heart could see his innocent eyes
A shining sweet, and do him harm 30 cruel
Complaints and bitter cries.
iie did not know to make, poor little baby
Poor, poor dead dove but with n trustiul
grace
Made tenderest appeals for help and mercy,
Nesting 10 death, his faee.
White guiitless lamb still, sleepy little baby
Snow out OF heaven, the brightest ever fell I;
No lily, broidercd In ground OF darkness.
showeth so fair, and we'll.
Poor little baby, clothed with woefui silence,
Dear mortal image Of an angels look
Most precious rose enclosed little season
within n gloomy book.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1855-06-15
The Shortest WAY.

We were gratiiied the other day. by
a visit from an old friend. residing in
the vicinity OF Napoleon. Ind. and il
reminded us Of an old, unpublished
story, we once heard of that place.
Some twelve years ago, Napoleon
was celebrated for two things, one for
the carousing prorensities Of its citi-
zens, and the other for the great num-
ber of crossroads in its vicinity. 1t
appears that an Eastern collector stop
ped Mt Dayton to spend the night, and
gain some information about his future
course. During the evening he became
acquainted with I'm old drover who APP
peared well posted as to the geography
Of the country and the collector tho'i
he might rs well inquire rs regards
the best route as to the different points
10 which he was destined.
II wish 10 go TO Greenfield" said
the collector now which will be my
shortest route?"
"Well.' said the drover "you had
Detter so 10 Napoleon ana take the
road nearly north"
The traveller noted il down.
"Well, sir, wish to 90 to Edin-
burgh.
"Go to Napoleon. and take the road
west"
"Weli, sir, wish 10 90 TO Vermont?
Go to Napoleon. and take the road
southwest"
40 lndianapolis?' asked the collec'
tor. cyeing the driver closely, and
thinking he was being imposed upon
'Coto Napoleon and follow the north
west road
The collector looked at his note
book, every direction had Napoleon in
il. he began to feel his mcttle rise. and
he turned once more TO the driver
with
Suppose, my friend that / wanted
To 90 to h-ll?Y
"The drover never smiled. scratched
his head, ard after moments consd'
Grafton. said:
We'll, my dear sir. don't know o.
any shorter road you could take thar
to so to Napoleon. .'-Doiiar Tines
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1855-06-15
RYAN emirrant TO Liberia write,

Ryan emigrant TO Liberia writes:
This is fine country. 1t some OF
Gods favorite places on earth. Gar
dens may be planted at any reason.-
Lima beans ifplanted once. remain for
six or seven years, and sweet potatoes
are as fine as lever saw. and not OF
one kind only. We have great many
other fine things. Plantain and rice
make kind Of bread that is as nice
rs pound cake. Palm oil makes most
everything to eat. In this country
there is just as fine living as in any
other. Yellow people in this country
live just as long as black people.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1855-06-15
ADVICE.

s.lic who checks n child with terror,
stops lis play and stills It's song,
Not alone commits an error,
Bu, great and moral wrong.
"Giyo !, play and never fearit,
Active iifris no defect;
Never, never break Its spirit,
Curb II only to direct.
"Would you stop the flowing river.
Thinking u would cease 10 aowy
Onward II iaust now for ever;
Better teach 10 where " go.'
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1855-06-15
"RENEupER rSAnuAru v-Ab,

"RENEMBER THE SABBATH "-Abou
eighty years ago n motion was mad,
in Parliment for raising and embody
ing the militia, and for the purpose
of saving time, to exercise them OF
Sundays. When the motion wa,
likely to pass, when an old gentleman
stood up, and said, "Mr. Speaker.
have one objection to this-l believe
in an old book called the Bible. The
members looked at one another, and
the motion was dropped.-Wesiey.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1855-06-15
Boiler and Mill Explosion

The boiler Of the steam mill, near
Rome. belonging TO John Weston.
former Representative from Perry Co.,
Indiana. exploded few days since,
few days since, killing six men. and
tearing the mill TO pieces. 1t threw
threw the sills from their places the
distance ofseveral feet. making a to-
tai wreck Of the whole. Princeton
Clarion.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1855-06-15

ny W. =. PETERSON.
what is man y--t know not what,
The world may answer;
hut II IL my opinion that
A mans man, sIri
Ieare not whether no was born
In n"swate green Erin,-
Or In squatter's cabin, In
Some western clearin'.
Ills birthplace may be Germany,
Or Hindostan-
Climate aud soil make not the soul
A mans a man.
And he who tolls for daily bread,
In humble station,
Is just as much man as no
Who rules nation.
care not II his coat Is coarse,
And scarce his money
'rls not the finest hIvc that holds
Tho swcctesth honey.
Aman's mani though somo may Try
Tho truth 10 smother,
Tho biackest son OF Africa,
II my own brother.
And whatsoever be tho fato
That may bcfall him,
Iwo,ld not blush TO grasp his hand,
And .sbrother' call him
q, for the tlmo TO come whom all
Tho world will answer
When asked tho question, whalsa maf
"a mans man, sirir
WEST PoiSr, Iowa.
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An OLD LADY'r IDEA OF A GREAr
MAs.-An old lady once said, that her
ideaef great man was ga man who
was keerful Of his clothes, didn't
drink spirits, kin read the Bible with
cut spelling the words. and kin eat
cold dinner on wash-day, to save the
winning folks the trouble ofcooking."
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1855-06-15
Rg-Take up the duty that lies nea

E1-Take up the duty that lies near
est TO you however humble il may be;
do not let your desires 10 do much
good prevent your doing a little when
1t is in their power. as the very train
ing you will get by these daily en-
deavors will fit and prepare you for
more extended operations. should God
see fit call you to them.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1855-06-15

The ORPHAN BORA little boy,
poorly clad. standing in front of the
Western Hotel, was acccsted by
rude young man with the question
docs your mother know you oute"
The little fellow looked at the interro-
gator moment while his bosom heav-
ed and tears gathered in his eyes, and
replied. "Sir. my dear mother is
dead. ."-Bslraio RepaJlic.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1855-06-15

BRAISwoRR IN Hor WEATHER.
Fellow citizens. as you sprawl on your
sofas this pleasant forenoon, or make
an inverted z of yourselfby propping
your chair back against the wall. you
probably think it must be easy to write
what you find ii easy to read. Did
you even pillow, hoe corn. or plant
cabbages: We have been engaged
in all these rural exercises. and have
also swung the scythe and cradle un-
der the hot sun of the South; and We
solemnly declare that the physical
labors aforesaid are mere recreation
in comparison with the exhausting Toll
OF writing for the p.ess in u close
Office, with q southwestern aspect
when the thermometer is in the neigh
borhood OF the nineties The vigorous
ideas that should find their way by
electric telegraph from the brain to
the pen, liqueiy on the road, and ooze
out in big globules of perspiration
while the more delicate fancies evapor
ate by the "insensible" process
Excuse, therefore. the shortcoming o
genius under the soporiiic Of the sum
mer solstic; for be assured that yer
.ical sun. however il may dulcify ant
mature cherries. plums, and other frui
tai "plumptitudes," is by no mean,
favorable TO the development of in
tellectual products.--1 Ne'c Yorl
Editor.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1855-06-15

Gg-S,rive. boys, to catch the spirit
Of the times; be up and dressed al
ways, not gaping aud lubbing your
eyes as il You were half asleep, but
wide awake whatever may turu up,
and you may be somebody before you
die.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1855-06-15

ETOnc Of several lrishmen who
were upon spree lately, was called
on for toast. Raising his glass he
responded:-"Wcll, here's to the
Maine Law, and dom'd manclaw il
is."
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1855-06-15
County Ofaccrs. .
FAYErTE COUNTY DIRECTORY

CIRCUIT couRr meets "a Monday OF March and
September, may eli two weeks.
connox PIrxs CorRr sits 9Th Mondays In jan
uary, April, July, and october; hold two weeks if
business require.
CouuisuioxrRs CouRr meets LAT Monday In
March, June, September and December; may sit
nine days ~ necessary.
CouRr ov coxcrLrArrox sits when business. re-
qulrcs In any Judicial day OF the Sessions OF Com
mon Pleas Court.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1855-06-15

ADVICE GRArrs.-When you buy
or sell, let or hire, make clear bar
gain, and never trust 10 We shan't
disagree about it,
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1855-06-15

CrncusT couRr meets tho <th Mondays In Fob
ruayy and Angust-may sittwo weeks each time.
Connon PLRAs CouRT mcets I'd Mondaysin Feb
ruary, NAY, August, and November; except when
thero are ave Mondays In tho proceeding month
Cor nnsss;oNEa's Counr meets fst Mondays In
June, scptsmbsr, December and March-may sys
six days each time.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1855-06-15
Burns in Tears.

When quite young, Robert Burns,
the poet, visited, in company with
others. the house of the philosopher.
DR.. Adam Ferguson, in Scotland. In
the midst of the conversation. Burns
turned away to examine a painting
hanging on the wall representing a
dead soldier on TIE ground, with his
wife and child lsmenting over him, and
these lines inscribed below:
scoid % Canadian hois. or Minden.. u,.in.
Perhaps hat Parent wcpt foe solder sialn;
Bent DER her babe, hereyc dissolved In dew.
The big drops mlngllng with The milk he drew.
Sad, mournlul presarc OF his future years.
The child OF misery baptized in tears."
As he read these beautiful lines,
written by one Langhorne, his eyes
filled with tears. and one Of the COM
pany remarked that man could not
be man, nor poet, till he had n
heart and could feel. A true remark,
indeed; for he..who can weep at misery,
can "feel for others woes, and lend
the helping hand"
Man without tears or feeling is ike
tree in winter. barren, though strong
and stately. IL is feeling that robes !,
in beauteous foliage and makes ii ef.
horescent and fruitful.