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Land Sales.

David Templeton sold 200 acres o.
his land, including the buildings, te
Isaac Crist for $4,000 .s43 per acre
He reserves 40 acres on which he ].
building comfortable little house fol
himself.
Isaac Crist sold 80 acres, on the
Oxfo, d road a few weeks ago to VIM,
H. Bonwell for 2.800.-S35 per acre,
Capt. VIM. Webb recently sold his
farm in Springfield township to his son
at $50 per acre.
From these figures one would sup
pose that land is no drug in this coun.
ty even il we have no railroad.
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Remember and Honor Him.

The New Albany Tribune says that
Randall Crawford, Esq, of that city,
who is the acknowledged head Of the
Bar in Indiana, was some time since,
waited upon by committee Of the an
ti-liquor law association of the State,
who offered him tho first retainer on
their behalf. Mr.. Crawford replied
that he had not read the law, and
was therefore not prepared to express
an opinion on its constitutionality, but
that he knew the principles Of the law
was right, and therefore under no cir
cumstances and for no fee would he
oppose it.
When such men as Crawford and
Parker refuse to aid in destroying the
principle" Of the law. il will not be
long till prohibition will triumph every
where.
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BLoonrKoenorr. July Q. ,6s.

Mr.. EDrroR'-The city Of Bloom
ing Grove is determined, notwith-
standing the jeers and jests frequently
thrown out about them. to keep in the
fashion. Brookylle, Laurel, and 9TH
err placeshave their pic-nics and par
ties for pleasure and profit. and we
are not disposed to stay behind. On
Saturday. the 8 9th ult.. the young
people Of our town and vicinity. held
picnic in the grove. half mile East
Of the town. Arrangements having
been previously made. and although.
the weather threatened to be stormy.
procession was formed. about half
past one. at, or near the residence Of
j. NJ. Clements. the ladies walking In
front, and the gentlemen behind bear
ing the baskets well filed with proyis-
ions, prepared for the occasion. pass
ed up Front street TO the corner OF
McCabe. thence down the Fairfield
road. 10 the Grove. the sight was grand,
above description-but we arrived at
the grove. andlthe meeting was organ
lied by forming ring. After which.
a collection was taken up, for what
purpose. | do not know-perhaps for
the new church. we are talking about
building-but we think most likely for
the benefit OF old maids, or some
thing Of that kind. We had the us
uai old fashioned plays together with
some Of the newest; we will give the
names Of one or two. "Pussy wants a
corner" "Sarsaperella," and others,
with good deal Of running. hopping,
skipping and jumping. After those
exercises were over. the company was
informed by the proper committee.
that supper was ready, and a good one
il was. you may know, when prepared
by such hands. and for such an ocea-
sion.
Twill close by just saying to the
preachers. TO keep there coats brushed
and boots BACKED. for this crowd is TOO
good looking. TO be Squirrel altogeih
err. Ifthis don't make weddings. ! dc
not know what win. subscribe my
name ONE.
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Friday, commencement day." was
occupied with the various exercises.
peculiar to exhibitions, on such occa-
sions. which will long be remembered
by the numerous visitors present. as
one of pleasing aud instructive inter-
est. The young gentlemen of the in
stitution gave evidence Of talents, well
improved, while the ladies keeping
in pace with the age. were close By their
sides, in each and every department.
The exercises were concluded in the
evening by a Lecture from Rev. Sam
uel X. Hoshour, Of Cambridge city,
with closing address, to the students,
by the President; and bible presenta.
ton. Mr.. Houshor's lecturewas well
received. the subject "woman's true
position" and although behind the
progression of mordern advocates oI
'woman's rights. it was fine com
position. humorous, instructive and
well read. AS lecturer, Mr.. H., is
unsurpassed in the West, and this eff
fort in no wise lessened hiswell desery.
ed reputation.
The Presidents closing address,
was well received. and appreciated by
his students, as was attested by the
"trickling tear" unwonted over the
cheek Of many, as he babe them an
eloquent and aifectionate farewell; af.
ter which Professor Henklc. at the
headof number OF the female stu
dents. presented the President with I
very elegant Bible as testimony o
their appreciation. The presentation
was made the more impressive, from
the fact, thatit was unexpected cithel
by the President or audience. Prof
Henkle preceded the gift with beau
tiful and eloquent address. which wa
briefly responded TO, and the exercises
closed.
We wish 10 add on behalf of The
institution. that its Professors Hen
kle d Stevens OF the male, and Mis-
Il
Hinckly Of the female department
have continued, as they have become
better known. TO accumulate ant
merit reputation rs instructors ant
governors in the several departments
to the great satisfaction af their mum
erous friends, and the President o
the College.
We know of no College other thar
Brookville. that we prefer to patronize
WANDERER.
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LAUREL, Ind, July 4, 1855.

AAthhkp Ahas, July " ASSSs
EDITOR AMERIcAN:-Since the 18th
ultimo, an unusual quiet has been
maintained in this vicinity-where
previously not day past without
some manifestation Of the Spiritual
lists" who became sur-charged ut our
neighboring village. Despite the ma.
licious charge brought against the law,
it certainly has. so far. worked like a
charm. Some Of the would be Gun
terrified, have resorted to the sub.
terfuge ofperforming miracles. such as
turning water into whisky" but it is
altogether probable. SO flimsey a
pretext will not avail them in the hour
of trial. when the Court will "turn
their rejoicing into lamentation."
Various base misrepresentation
and many exaggarations, are circulated
among them who do not take the
trouble to read for themselves--in ref
erence to the spirit and construction
Of the law-by men who ought. and
indeed pretend to beshonest and. consis-
tent; but consistency is a rare jewel
among the poor truckers after Office.
in these latter days.
AS general thing. Ito citizens of
this neighborhood are heartily glad
that a "prohibitory law" is now in
force, and although the present one
may not fully please in every particu'
las, yet they are willing to make some
sacrifices. as philanthropists-in or
der that the guilty man may be bro't
10 justice, and the temptation remov-
ed far away from the unfortunate ine-
briate.
This being the nations birth day."
we feel half inclined to indulge a word
in reference to it. AT early dawn our
ears were saluted with the roaring of
artillery. and strains Of martial music;
and though no previous notice had
been given-the "Old and Young
America" of Laurel, turned out spon-
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Corrfsponbsnte.
Green Mount Select College.
RICHMOND. Ind, June 80

RICHMOND, Ind, June so
DEAR AMERIcAE:-The wanderer il
agoing abroad. and in pursuit Of plea
sure. would impart word of sober,
practical. heart cheering comfort 70
the thousands ofreaders Of your col
umns. To the honest. industrious
poor, we say, be patient and Of good
cheer, as soon the scanty substi'
tute will give place to the welcome
iocf of which many Of US have been
long deprived.
lie that sets his Bow in the East, rs
assurance Of his continued promise,
hath not forgotten us, and with sun
shine and shower has given the mosi
bountiful harvest on record. With
slight exceptions, the evidence is un'
mistakeable Of an abundant harvest
The wheat cropis unsurpassed in my
day; the corn though backward on the
Cup lands" looks generally Promis
ing; the grass will be an average crop,
and Of both oats and white Potatoes
there never.was more encouraging
prospect. With reasonable assur-
ance of fair prices our Agriculturailsts
may prepare for prosperity unprece-
dented in our country's history!
lam sojourning at this pleasant re-
tired institution. located one mile and
a haif South East of Richmond, in one
Of the most beautiful and healthy To-
cations within our State. This insti-
tuition established exclusively as an
indipi1uai enterprise by John Hameir
the proprietor and President Of the
College. went into operation about
three years since, US a "boarding
school," somewhat on the plan Of the
former Quaker" institutions of that
name, eastward. ignoring. however.
all Sectarianism, and inviting to its
halls. without regard to religious faith
or persuasion. Within the last year it
has in accordance with the spirit Of
the age. progressed into College, and
is know known as Green Mount Sc.
fect College" 1t was to the COM
mencement exercises Of this College
that your "Wanderer" bent his steps
The examination of the juvenile class.
es had closed. as we are informed sat-
isfactorily. before our arriyal.-That of
the senior classes, in our simple Judge
ment passed with distinguished credit
to the institution.
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taneously. and marching 10 the beau
siful mound at the head OF Washing
ton street. were entertained by the
reading Of the Declaration" and
The dslIvery Of several very eloquent.
and patriotic orations. The whole az
fair was ertompore. and yet, more
social. pleasant, and agreeable meet
ing Of the kind has seldom occurred
The ceremonies we're concluded BY
"Young America" at night with an
illumination and bonfire. The affair
was conducted with order and decor
um; and in comparison with a similar
occasion one year ago. the citizens
will easily perceive the beautiful con
trast. AMERIcUS.
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receives only about double the wages
ofan ordinary work hand, while he
must pay for board. nearly one fourth
ofhis salary. This penny wisdom,
is found foolishness. We find from
our files. such names as J. G.. Mar.
shall. c. B. Smith. j. s. Newman. r.
w. Thompson. Samuel Bigger. P. @
Dunning and Thos. Smith. among the
members Of the House.
The great question Of the session
was the scheme Of internal improve
ments' On this question, Jud ge
Johnston represented his constituents,
who were in favor Of the scheme.-
True, most Of them have since, rather
denied it, but facts are facts. We
would all have preferred to have made
the canal only. bat rather than not
have canal we were willing to give
every body some important work.
In 1885. Judge Johnston, was re.
elected. with Enoch McCarty as a
colleague. beating Mr.. McCarty l3s
votes. Both. were then good and true
Wings, and we presume their opin-
ions now.on the questions. then at is
sue. are not materially different from
what they then were. By the introduc-
ton ofnew questions, and new issues,
these men, like all other independent
thinkers. and independent actors, have
found themselves disconnected from
many Of their old companions. and
associated with many Of their old OPP
ponents. This is, as il should be-
We know Of no greater mark Of mental
imbecility. than to see men following
leaders to the support Of measures
which they abhor, simply because the
measures are called democratic oil
whig-ocraiic-old line or new line
II is indeniable that the issues Of the
present day, were anthought OF then
and TO attempt to drive men to support
this or that measure for the sake OF q
name. is the contamination Of impru
denee. We may add, by the way,
that il is no ordinary compliment, tc
the intrinsic worth Of these men tina,
among their new associates, they a
once took prominent place. and have
been most Of the time since. trusted
with important Offices. Nothing bu1
their superior ability. according to tao
tics ofparty. could justify passing by
the older members OF the party. and
promoting new recruits. 1t has too
given old Wings. no little comfort. in
their hopeless minority, in this coun'
ty, to see, that, after all, most Of III,
important Offices Of this county. hay,
been held by "old Line Wings"
We may be pardoned this digres
sion. as 1t is some time I'LL election
and we wish TO refresh the memories
Of our readers on things, almost for
gotten. We win come to the MAR
point in a few weeks. Don't hurry
us. as we charge nothing extra TO
these sketches.
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Fourth of July.

II Is but uttering the opinion Of all
to say that the Fourth in Brookville
was most agreeably spent. We saw
none who did not enjoy it. The con-
course was large. the speeches. music,
Poem and dinner were oil good. The
Marshal and his assistants discharged
their. duties well, and too many thanks
can not be bestowed on those who got
up and conducted the whole affair.
We give on our first page the Psem
by Prof. Edwards. Itspeaks for IT,
self. Ifit is not poetry we are nc
Judge. 1t is so admired that we have
complimented it by printing laags
number Of extra copies Of the paper
containing it.
The address OF Judge Reid was a gem
II fully sustained his literary reputa'
ton. II was a running review o.
the Republcanism of olden times, tc
show that in a sound Religious educa'
ton only, can we hope for the perpetu
ity Of our government. We learn i
will be published.
We sat down to stake" Rev. Mr.
Eddy's speech. seeing IL was to be of
hand, but we soon found we might al
we'll undertake 10 sketch the thunder
and lightning. 1t was about rs zig
gag. at times quite as brilliant, ant
sometimes nearly as uproarious. i
was just such an olia;podrida of wit
sarcasm. history. poetry, theology
politics and prophecy rs no one else
than Eddy could mix up. 1t wal
withal much relished. hungry rs were
his listeners.
The dinner arrangements were good
very good. and we are much pleased
that the young people took II into then
heads to get up such an entertainment
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1855-07-13

REGISTERING LETTERs.-Tne system
OF registration of valuable letters,
prescribed By the Postoflice Depart
ment, went into operation on Mon.
day the LIST inst. The regulations
provide that on the payment of u
registration fee of five cents. receipt
shall be given by the Postmaster
when letter is mailed. and extraordi-
nary precaution be used in its forward.
ing and delivery. 1t is not to be
confined to money letters. but any let.
ter will be registered which the writer
considers valuable. but for which the
Department do not make themselves
liable. Postmasters have been in.
sIructed to make no record or mark.
upon registered letters. by which the
fact Of their containing money n
other valuables may be suspected OF
made known.
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Commencement Week.

regret that our space will not al
low us to give detailed account OF
the examinations and exhibitions oil
the students Of the Brookville College,
this week, even il our duties had per-
mitted us to be present. and witnenss
them in person. We can. however,
state, on the authority ofgood judges,
that the examinations did credit to
both pupils and teachers.
We were more favored as to the ex-
hibitions. The first came of Monday
evening. II consisted in amusing di.
alogues, well selected and we'll com.
milted declarations and most exqui.
site singing by the juvenile choir, drill
led by Prof Gregg. AS the spirits
have decided that we are a good Judge
Of music. we pronounce that singing,
GOOD.
We can not do justice to the ad-
dress Of Rev. Mr.. Eddy. in this short
notice. To say that it was worthy the
man and worthy the occasion is praise
enough. Itmight be worshiped with
out much idolatry, as IL was unlike
any thing in the heavens above or the
earth. beneath. except its author.
The graduating exercises. on Wed
nesday evening. were. to us, the mos
interesting. Four young ladies recei
we'd the honors Of the institution, ant
went forth to the less pleasant bu'
more responsible duties Of life. We
trust a future of usefulness and happi
ness awaits them. OF Presiden
Locke's address to the graduating class
we have heard but one opinion. iii
was wanting in brilliancy. II aboundeC
with such wholesome. manly senti
ments as spring from a we'll cultivated
mind and heart. II revealed such
habits Of thought as most pre-eminent
ly qualify him for the station he fills.
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ETWe deeply regret to hear tina

~We deeply regret to hear that
there is, at this time among the pu-
pills Of the Institute for the Blind, "a
very general dissatisfaction with its
management, in the hands Of its
present incumbent. We are informed
that the pupils will petition the Board
of Trustees to vacate the place. alleg-
ing that Mr.. Ames is inattentive to
their mental and moral improvement
that he but seldom gives instruction
to the classes, and is devoid of the
genial sympathy they SO much need.
tits also said that the Steward and
one ofthe teachers have resigned their
positions foI the same reasons.-Indi-
polls Republican
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A CARD.

EDITOR AMERIcAS.-Allow me thro'
yourvalrable paper to tender my heart
felt thanks to the Sons Of Temper.
ance, at Metamora for their kind feel
lngs, and interest manifested on the
occasion Of the death Of my son, Jas.
B. Perrine and to all kind friends who
assisted iu taking care Of HIM in his
sickness. and Mrs. Daniels in particu-
lar, 1.-THE widow lady that received him
in her house, And now may the
choicest blessings of Kind Heaven rest
on all kind friends and the Temper
ance cause in Indiana, is the prayer oil
his afflicted relatives.
DANIEL PERRINE.
West Chester. o., June 90, '55.
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BRooKyILLx. July G. 1855.

BRooKvILLE, July g, 1855.
GENTLEMEN OF THE COMMITTEE
Dear Sirs:-Your note requesting q
copy Of the Poem delivered by me on
the 4lh inst. for publication. is before
me. Do with it rs seemeth good in
your eyes. You have my thanks fol
your favorable expression with regard
to its merits, which, deserved or unde'
served. are appreciated by
Yours. truly.
Z. E. EDWARDS.
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The Record Justly remarks:
Another Horse Stolen.

The horse Of Mr.John Woods, faith.
err Of Jerry Woods formerly Of this
place, was stolen last Thursday night
near Everton. circumstances fix sus-
picion on young man well known in
this community. 1t is unquestionable
that there is in active operations a
band ofhorse thieves, in this valley.
The only protection against them is a
well organized anti-horse thief society.
Who will move in getting one up?
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EEWe are glad to announce thai

~We are glad to announce thai
our very excellent an amiable friend
Prof. G. w. Hoss. has been elected
President Of the Indiana Female Col.
lege. Professor H. is a ripe scholar,
superior teacher. and popular,
almost to fanlt. in this community
and is also favorable known through
out the State. We hope the friends
and patrons of the College will use
every possible means to build up this
central institution of learning. for
surely brighter day dawns upon it,
Rev. Charles Adams. d. D., the
former President of this institution,
designed entering Pastoral Work, in
the Indiana CONFERENCE.-THE. Rrpu5.
lican.
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Notice Ia hereby given that on the ed day Of
Juno less, writ OF attachment was issued BY me,
Alfred Ward. Justice OF The Peace within ana
for said county Of Frank lin, at the instance and
upon the nfidasit OF Thomas Coen. plaintiff In
above suit against the goods and chatteis, rKhtss
credits, moneys and effects Of Anthony X. Ncsuil~
very. defendant. that Aaron B. Line has been
shce, and that on the 9Th day OF August A. D. is<5,
at 10 O'Clock In the forenoon NJ my Ofce In Brook
willie Township OF said county. will proceed 70
hear and decide upon the claim 81 the sAsd Thom-
rs coen, whereof the sid Anthony X. McCuii-
very and all other ptrsoi Interested win take no.
tice.
July II ALFRED WARD, Justice.
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Wt 10 Abberiistmtnts.
Bring ont the RIG Gun

T BEG LEAVE TO TAKE TINS METHOD OF
i informing the public that have opened ma
chine sho IN the basement story ofthe Brook
vile Cotton Factory, for the manufacture OF feed
thrcshlng machlncs. horse powers. AID all kinds
Of machines or machinery. Terms rcnso~abe.-
Ny strict attention 10 my business. and tho wants
Of my customers, hope 10 receive a liberal
share OF your patronage
y. \. Screws quito oscry pitch o pattern.
July ~. WILL BURCH.
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DRAWING A PREMrUM.-One Of our
gardeners who is raising large crop
of mustard, threatens to make mus
tard plaster large enough and strong
enough to draw a premium at the
next fair. He doesn't say what on.
but we hope it will be on some blister
inc doctor, so as to teach him the
difference between SHINING and get
ting skinned. W
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RpooxvrtIr. Julv x *

DhoohNiLhhs Suiys o. 90.
PRoF. +. +. EpwARps.-Dear Sir
The universal commentator which
has been expressed by those who hat
the pleasure Of hearing your Poem
delivered on the 4th inst. induces u.
to ask copy Of the same for publica'
ton. Will you be kind enough to &C
cede to our wishes?
Your Friends and Fellow Citizens.
C. @. BNKLrY.
L. w. ADAMS,
B. j. STEWART, c.u.;,,.. r.
j. s. CoLEscorr. Ss.... ',
II. PsIcE. Jr., '
w. II. REMY,
d. V. JOHNSON.
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Since The enlargement Of our paper, our clrcu-
latIon has increased that We have now. beyon
question. the largest circulation Ia Indiana, ex-
cspt, perhaps, two papers In Indianapolis, and u
IL = circulation In The weailhlest portion OF The
State. Business men who want TO advertise In
Der this faci.
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NOTICE 10 hereby given that that ihe under
~ signed has been appointed Executor 81 the
last VIII OF Henry Psicc. deceased, late oil Frank
lin coluty, Indiana said estate A. probably sol
vent. DAVID PRICE, ESeeutcr-
Brookviils, July 9Th, 1855,
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Defeat of The Allies

The Allies have made an unsuccessful
attempt to storm Sevastopol. The
most sinister rumors prevail in regard
to the transaction. BY some accounts
the English loss is set down at .fcar
thousand men, but the report is be-
LEVIED TO be much exaggerated.
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Marritb

In Dunlapvile. by Rev L. ID. Potter,
July Sd, Mr.. JAcoB SMITH of Pensyl-
vaniaburg 10 Miss MARY JANE MARSH,
of the former place, and lately a
scholar in the Academy.
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LAST NOTICE.

ITO ALL WHOM IT MAY CONCERN ALL
%. Frlcc a. soe, are requested 10 call on n. Price
al tho old stand OF 1t biz residence, and settle and
pay their respective claims. either note OF book
account. OF by the 18th day OF August or their
claims will be put IN the hands OF officers for coll
lection. In my absence oar books will be found
In The hands OF Alfred Ward. Esq., where claims
can DO settled.
July ~ ID. PRICE.
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NOTICE h hereby given that the undersigned
IN has taken out letters OF Admins u.uen On
lin county, The estate Is probably solvent
July ~ 1855 , W. REUBEN NJ fEfffs Aomr.
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The Know-nothing National Plat.
form is not liked in the interior Of New
York by all the organs of the party
onondaga Repository, which has
always been statnch "Silver Grey
paper says:
1--WE apprehend that the great bod
Of Americans will regard the platform
binding upon them, just so far rs ii re
lates to the original object of the or
ganization, and no further. They will
feel themselves free to act upon tn,
Slavery question as there individual
convictions shall prompt"