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Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1855-05-18
A Poor Rule that Don't Work Both
Ways.

For several weeks the old line pa
pers Of Ohio and Indiana have been
urging Democratic Mcthodists to dis
continue the Western Christian Advo.
cafe, because It's editor had spoken
freely on the moral questions now in
volved in the political issues. 1t turns
out ms we expected. There are hun
dreds Of Methodists yet supporting
old line papers. who in former years
took the democratic side OF the poliii-
cal questions then existing. They are
democratic yet. but they do not fuse
with that portion Of their former dem
ocratic brethren who take stand
against temperance, freedom and
Americanism. They have continued
to take these papers partly for the To-
cal news they contain. and partly from
an unwillingness TO part with old ac-
quaintances. ard partly in hopes Of
preventing the ultra opposition to these
measures which their withdrawal
might cause, and partly with hope
that the editors might see their folly
and stand erect on the good old plat
form Of former days. But finding
that their patronage causes these ed
itors to misunderstood and misrepre'
sent their true sentiments, as we'll as
furnish them "material aid" TO stab
American professionalism. freedom and
temperance. and finding themselves
appealed to. by their love Of Democra'
cy. to abandon n fearless and faithful
Advocate Of truth and virtue, they
have applied the advice to the old line
editors, and scores have, within few
weeks. Withdrawn from these papers
One paper we wot Of, has felt this 81
keenly that he whines. most piteousl,
over cription. Poor fellow III
finds vast difference between skin
ming and being skinned. He prescrib
ed proscript on for others, but finds
a very bitter pill to take himself 1
the meanwhile the subscription list {
the Advocate has increased beyond es
pectation. II it we're not that thes
old liners make wry faces when takin
their own medicine. we wish the
would repeat the advice once amontl
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1855-05-18
The Right Spirit.

TIE following resolutions, on the
protibitory law, adopted by Demo
cratic fold line) Convention in Marion
County on the 9th inst. breathes the
right spirit. There is one feature in
the law that we regard as exceedingly
Objectionable, II not unconstitutional.
but the way to test it. is to give II a
trial. The sentiment Of the second
resolution is identical with that we
have often expressed. II the law
proves obnoxious TO the many OBJ.
jections urged against it by its enc
mics, Let ii be amended. II can be
materially modified without losing q
particle of it's rigor or prohibition
The prohibitory principles are as fixed
as the everlasting hills--the machinery
is subject 10 modification. Here are the
resolutions:
RESOLVED, That while we view many
features of this law tyrannical and un.
constitutional, yet until the fact be set
tied by proper tribunal, IL 10 tho Ian
Of the land, and such, we believe il tC
be the duty Of ever law-abiding citi
zen 10 obey its requirements. and Sc,
that il be faithfully and impartially
executed.
Resolved. That upon fair trial !
prove to be oppressive to us MS peo
pie, our remedy will be at the ballo
box. and ms lovers Of law and order
we earnestly hope TO see the law impair
tally enforced.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1855-05-18
The Prohibitory Law.

In few weeks this law will be in
force, and law OF the land. In most
Of our exchanges we see published
the circular of the central committee
urging the temperance men to organ.
ize Carson Leagues. to put II in force.
We have not published this circular,
simply because we think such an or.
ganization needless. We can not
think there will be any difficulty in
this county. That the temperance
men are firm and determined, there is
no doubt. But we think there will be
but little necessity of applying the
penalties Of the law. We do not think
tha, even those who have taken out
licenses. will be willing TO risk the con.
sequences Of selling after the i2th Of
June. To do 30, will show n disre-
gard Of law and of public opinion,
that will be sure TO call dawn upon
them the extreme penalties Of tho law,
So far as we know, the plan IN this
countyis to quietly and transformations.
ly arrange the offender. In an ag'
grevated otfcnsc. magistrates vii! be
called upon to act. but in most cases,
the Court Of Common Pleas will be
the instrument used 10 correct often
ders. II any one Is found drunk, he
will be imprisoned until his testimony
Is obtained. aud tho offender convic.
ted. We do not know that any agents
win be appointed. We don't care !
they are or not. We would prefer Il
have none in tho county. BY all mean,
lot US have none, unless persons cor
DO found who will furnish the capita
themselves. We object 10 the coun
tvs furnishing funds for any such
purpose.
But. il moderate means will not an
swer--if the law can not be enfoced
otherwise. then Leagues will be form
cd. but not without One thing hat
been learned from Ohio. II the Law
is rendered Imperative by any decis
ions. informations will b. fled as !
in force. to be tried when the law Il
rendered operative again.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1855-05-18
Libel Suit.

A libel suit was lately instituted by
Mr.. Fletcher against Mr.. Norton, for
reproching the motives Of tho fromer
gentleman in publishing life of Jud-
son the Burmah Missionary. without
the consent Of Mrs. Judson, and in
fact against her remonstrancc. But
Mr.. Norton was acquitted. and Mr..
Fletcher will continue to publish that
edition Of Judson's life which seems
the more fair and impartial Of The two,
II would certainly be strange II only
ono edition and one version Of man s
life could be published. and even that
ono the product Of his family and
friends. The public have right to
an impartial report Of all things
II appears from this controversy that
Mrs. Judson WIS offered SEQ, 900. for
DR.. wayland's life Of her husband.
and that her share OF the profits was
sie. 1000 when Fletcher's life Of Jud-
son was undertaken. II is said that
her property from Mr.. Judson and
otherwise amounted to SIC, 900 more.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1855-05-18
ConnersYille.

We were much pleared last week
with short visi, to our neigh.
Dor up the river Possessing the
commercial advantages that Brookville
does, we are not afraid of arousing any
jealousy by saying that Connersville
is place Of considerable business
The merchants are buying and selling
extensively. and every department Of
trade seems active.
Our readers who want goods or
stoves, will know whose TO 60. by
consulting our advertising columns
1t is well understood now-a-days that
any person who wants to do an hon
est and legitimate business adyertises,
There may be an occasional exception
to this rule. but generally the man who
does uotadvsrtisc is too tight to deal
honorably.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1855-05-18
Alarming.

With hardly an exception, the old
line whisky papers are crying out
pmenl TO the EnquiIer's suggestion to
Democratic MethodisIs to stop the w.
G. Advocate. AS old liners are gen
orally very obedient to their masters.
we shouldn't wonder IL half dozen
or more. obey orders. But unfortun-
ately for the plan, there are but few
old line Methodists in the country
There are thousands OF Democratic
Methodists, yes, tens of thousands,
but. they know that. in the language
OF the Sentinel, THE issues of the
past are buried with the past" ant
they are found. in the new issues, OF
the side OF Americanism, freedom
and temperance. We do not know
more than a dozen old liae Methodist
in this county, though there are prob
ably fifty or more. We know scores
that were. and are yet Democrats
they will live and die Democrats, bu
us to being driven to support the new
issues that are yclept democracy, the,
just won't dot.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1855-05-18
Miss Antionette Brown.

We had the pleasure Of hearing
this lady during the late anti-slavery
convention in Cincinnati. She is
young. and modest. and talented
We could not endorse all hei views,
yet we think she is well calculated to
do good. We have no objection to a
females occupying any position ofin-
fluence that her talents aud education
may justify. We believe there are
many places whore they may engage
in the duties OF life that have hitherto
been closed to them.
Miss Browns strength consists, We
think. in the goodness of her heart,
and her ardent desire to be USEFUL
These are elements Of power that too
few posses.
AS speaker, she is agreeable
Her voice is feminine and feeble. bul
her articulation is distinct, and hei
gestures. rather ornamental, reminding
one very much OF President Mutt.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1855-05-18


The following is certified copy Of
the law repeating. the law granting
licenses. From it, il will be seen that
all licenses granted since its approval,
March g. are null and void. and the
blenders are liable to fine Of not
less than $40. for maintaining nui-
sance. The Prosecuting Attorney is
already at work. ferretting out offend
ers, and tits believed that before the
i2th Of June he will have obtained
hundreds Of convictions. We hope
he will be as merciful us possible.
AK Aor 10 repeal Sections f,co and
Ares Of an act entitled "An act 10
regulate the retailing Of spirituoHs
liquors, and for the suppression of
cells arising hergrom." ApproUed
March an, 1853, and declaring all
licenses heretofore issued under said
act nall and mid from and after
he.frst Monday in Apra merit.
SEC. /. Be IL enacted by the General
Assembly of the State Of Indiana,
That Sections two and three of an act
entitled, Fan act TO regulate the retail
ing of spiriiuous liquors. and for the
suppression of,vils arising iherefrom, f"
Approved March 4th, 1863, be and
the same is hereby repealed
Sec. 2. All licenses for the sale OF
spirituous liquors heretofore granted
under the provisions Of said act, shall
cease and be null and void from and
after the l2th Of June next.
Sec. 8. Whereas il il represented
that applications are being made to
County Auditors, for license to sell
spirituous liquors undersaid act with a
view TO avoid the provisions Of an net
entitled IAN hct TO prohibit the manu-
facture and sale ofspirituous and in,
toxicating liquors, except in the cases
therein named, and TO repeal all for
mer acts inconsistent Herewith, and
for the suppressions ofintemperance,'
Approved Feb 10th, 1855. Il is declar.
ed that an emergency exists for III,
immediate taking effect Of this act
therefore, this net. shall be in fore,
from and after its passage.
DAVID KILGORE.
Speaker of the House
ASHBEL p. WILLARD
President Of tie Senate
Approved March Cd 1856.
JOSEPH A. WRIGHT
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1855-05-18


privileges that all may not have
And especially. Office seekers shall
not court the Catholic vote. as such.
as did both political parties in 1889.
1t is this only. that makes Romanism
TO be dreaded. and tits to correct this,
and this only. that nine tenths of the
Know Nothings of the country have
united against the old party hacks
who have been willing to sell our Com
mon Schools and even our bible 10 OBJ
tain their votes. Observation has
shown us that but few Of the descen-
dants Of Catholics me Catholics after
the second generation. Hence as we
love professionalism. and desire the con-
version Of Romanists, we are not only
willing but anxious that they should
come to enjoy our free institutions,
and be educated in our free schools,
with our free protestant children
Then, though once fettered by popish
superstition. they shall sec the trush,
and the truth shall make them free.
But while we thus open the doors
Of our country to even the poorest Of
the old country. and while. at as early
period as prudence will allow, We
would admit them to the privile .es oil
citizens, we would keep watchful eye
on the demagogues who would array
them against the natiye-born citizens
and claim for them particular fayol
because they are foreigners.
More on this subject. next week
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1855-05-18
Stop the Thief /!

We owe an apology to our readers
for not sooner apprising them that one
grand humbug. calling himself lie
Grand b. Cushman. has been imposing
upon credulous people as singer. We
did not hear him. but those who did
were SO badly bored that the second
night was failure entirely.
We owe it also to the printers in In
diana to say that this same Cushman
got work done at this Office to the
amount ofSi3, and vamosed without
paying Tor it. This is not the first
time he has doue such trick, and the
craft owe it to themselves. to pass him
round.
II is due also TO say to landlords,
that they should be watchful. or he
will leave without paying his bills. Al
Connersville, last week, he had to be
taken with a capias To make him pay
his tavern bill.
For the sake Of all parties puff him
in advance.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1855-05-18
re ODD FELLOWS, must be a reac

re- ODD FELLOWS, must be n read
ing set Of Fellows, to support such a
Casket rs the one Or. Strickland edits
in Cincinnati. But it is such collec-
ton Of richness and beauty that every
Odd Fellow ought to have it in his
family. Then there is its co.laborer,
Brother Joclyn's Magazine. that visits
us regularly, and which deserves, and
we think receives an extensive patron
age.
Now as we are somewhat given 10
mcddIing with other peoples business,
we have a half q notion TO make q
gratuitous suggestion, "for the good
Of the Order" and probably for the
good Of the proprietors Of those good
monthlies. 1t strikes us that one such
magazine. we'll supported. would be
better than two, poorly patrenized,
and We see not why good Odd Fellow
ship in Indiana is not good in Ohio
Now IL the two magazines were com.
bined. and the two editors ditto
But perhaps we will kickup muss
and get somebody into trouble, so we
had better not say any thing about II
for the present.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1855-05-18
The Teeth.

Among the "evilsunder the sun" that
we have seen in our peregrina.ions.
is culpable neglect Of deeaying and
decayed teeth, and another is. leaving
their management TO incompetent and
unskilful persons. Not unfrequently
have we met itinerant dentists. armed
and equipped with drawers" and
"scrapers" practicing-emphatically
practicing-that is learning on the
mouths Of unsuspecting and credu.
lous country people. This is wrong.
1t is an imposition that ought TO be
guarded against and we can render
our readers no better service than to
tell them TO beware Of such imposition.
Akin to unskilful practice is the
plan of sending out flaming cards. and
offering to do work exceedingly cheap.
In most cases the cheap work is worth.
less. If the bill Of prices is low, and
the work is substantial, there are extra
charges Of one kind or other that
make the cost enough to justify good
work.
The best dentist we ever knew is
one DR.. Ulrey of Rising Sun. We
would go farther to havo him do a
job, than any man we know Of We
have yet some teeth we'll preserved,
which he plugged with tin foil fourteen
years ago--a longer time than mos,
dentists make their gold work last. Il
has often been q wonder TO us that on,
so competent should content himself il
so finished" town as Rising Sun
But he gets enough to do. and is wei
paid for II and he can afford to stay.
The people Of this county hav
however but little cause to envy thos
Of Ohio county. We have ''resl
dent dentist" OF which any town ma
be proud. DR.. ]. W. Keely has bee
: doing work, that looks as well as an
: we ever saw. He has not done niue
for US, nor do we want him to. for
truth we never liked the Sensation.
/
} But persons who want plate work (
any description done. would do bette
we honestly think, to call on him. tina
! to go to the city, and infinitely bette
{ than to let gougers. have hold of the
r mouths. He does not pull teeth will
> out pain. but he can put in teeth thu
8 will verache. We need say no NOR
I We hope he will be remembered. ar
; receive that patronage which his SIX
and ability deserve.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1855-05-18
MarritS

On the 18th inst, by Rev. J. w.
Keely, at the Valley House, in Brook
vile, Mr.. Honry Vannoy and Miss
Maria Stith.
On Wednesday. 9th inst. by the
Rev. Jno. w Sullivan. joan j.. Towns
END, Of Lagro. Wabash Co. Ind. and
Miss ELIZABETH +. A. HANSON, daugh-
ter Of Mr.. A. o. Hanson. OF this yicin-
ity.
The bride and groom being mutes,
rendered the scene OF peculiar interest.
It's true, they "love not in word and
tongue" yet, a happier couple were
never banded in the holy bond. A
bright future is before them.--Con,
Telegraph.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1855-05-18

Advices from Fort Leavenworth say
that Malcomb Clark was murdered by
a lawyer named Mccrea; after Me-
Crea had committed the deed he
jumped into the river and tried to
escape. buthe was followed and cap,
tured. and brought back to the Girard
house. and hand-bills were circulated
calling upon the citizens to assembly
and revenge Malcome clark's blood
II was rumored McCrea had been
lynched. and his house burnt.
The difficulty which led to the
murder arose out Of the election
troubles.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1855-05-18

Hail CoLuMDIA!-Columbia in
Fayette county. is amodel town. need
ing only merchant to make It com
pletc. 1t is surrounded by the best
ofiarms and has as large number oil
good mechanics as any other town we
know Of, Of its size.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1855-05-18

ECONOMY Now is the time to buy
the Little Giant. The proprietors hav.
ing large lot on hands. and this not
being the season to sell, they have re-
duced tina prices. very greatly, for the
summer, as they need cash ROW.
Come on. Save your corn and cobs,
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1855-05-18

We have frequently within day or
two past, seen statement to the eff
feet that Jared Sparks, the Biographer
Of Washington. denied that the Gen
eral had ever issued such On order as
"Put none but Americans on guard
tonight" and the cold line" papers
are making themselves merry over the
detected forgery which the Know No
things have so long Rugged 10 their
bosoms. The New Albany Ledge,
having been unusually joyous over the
discovery. and taunting its neighbor,
the Tribune, Herewith most disIressin.
gly. the latter resorts to it's old trick
Of hunting up the documents. and
absolutely proves, by reference to q
general order. dated July It'll, i775,
at Cambridge Head Quarters, thai
Washington did actually say, "Fo,
the future no man shall be appointed
to these stations (sentincls at the out
posts) who /, MOI a nafire Of Mi'
country" and the order is made 4
standing one. SO instead Of being
merely an order for one night. II wa'
for every night. and that in far bet
ter shape for the X. Ms than III,
other --Indiaaa Journal.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1855-05-18
BRBp SUMMARY OF the LATEST FOREIGN AND DOMESTIC TgltGEMcE

NorIcE.-The Quilted States Mar
shall yesterday afternoon received
authority from the proper authorities
with draft to pay his posse in The
late "Rosetta" slave case. All who
are interested should call at his Office
over the United States Courtroom
Gin. Eng.
Will the Enquirer please tell us the
amount Of that order, and from wha
authorities il was received?
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1855-05-18

Eywc are sorry that Bro. G. still
adheres to his wrong position on the
subject OF the manufacture Of liquors,
and has nm article in one Of his late
numbers attempting TO prove that the
late prohibilory law passed in our
State imposes no restrictions upon the
manufacture CT liquors for expectation.
Bro. g., will you never get right upon
that ques,ion?- Odd Feilose's Maya.
zinc.
Let US wait TO see the decisions oil
the Courts on the question When Il
comes again before the people we are
ready to pitch IN.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1855-05-18

INDIANA Pork FOR THE CRrMEA.--
The Greencastlc Banner says that
three or four thousand head of hogs
were slaughtered in that place last
month. for the use Of the army in the
Crimea. Forty thousand head for
the same purpose. have been con-
tracted form other portions Of the
State IL is said.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1855-05-18

STAMPEDE or SLAvEs.-We heard
last night that FIVE negroes'-three mon
and two women-belonging to Mr.,
James Munson. Of kent,n County
Kentucky, disappeared from his plan
tation on Wednesday night. and are
supposed 10 have crossed into this
State. Mr.. Munson was In this city
yesterday. and hearing no ,idings
Of them left again for home. conclud-
ing that the search was hopeless, us
they were either securely concealed.
or had been spirited away by the fast
train on the underground railroad.
GIN. Eng.
fTWe caught Nathan Lee peck.
ing at "A horses foot. last week as il he
knows all about shoeing horses. And
we guess he does, and If the farmers
about Columbia know when they are
well of they will give him plenty to
do and plenty for doing it, and il Ma.
than keeps the anvil ringing, they will
just as surely flock around him as that
they need plows sharpencd, and hors.
cs shod, and wagons ironed. Keep n
supply ofshoes and home.a,ade nails
on hand. and you will always have
work enough 10 do.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1855-05-18

EBWe highly commend those
young ladies at the Laurel pic mic,
who refused to ride with the drunken
young men who invited them, BY
acting thus they will secure the appro-
baton oil tho good Of all parties.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1855-05-18

SETTING TurMsrLvEs l,ionr. We
published. last week, n letter on Odd
Fellowship and lotteries. We find in
the May number Of the Aagasine the
following resolution Of tho Cambridg,
city Lodge on this sub ject. We ar,
glad to record such actions on such a
subject. II good and honest men will
set themselves against this method o.
swindIing, most persons will quit IT,
leaving but few TO be dealt with BY
law:
Hall Of WAYNE LopoE. No. II, !
Cambridge City. Ind. March '555
WnKRrls. On the third Of March
1856, this Lodge granted Brother Da,
vid Dilling certificate Of good char,
acter. knowing IL was TO be used fol-
q lottery purpose; and Whsreas. This
Lodge considers II did wrong in grant.
ing certificate under such circum,
stances; and Whereas. There were bu,
few members present. and the matter
was passed without a full considera.
ton and understanding Of the consc-
quences.to the Order. therefore,
Resoiped. That tho resolution grant
ing said certificate DO rcconsidcred.
Which preamble and resolutions
passed by unanimous vote.
0. q. KERSHNER,
p. Secretary.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1855-05-18
Groceries,.

n stock OF Young ny son, Gunpowder Inper,sf
vi q Black Teas IL large and welt selcctoduf lnto
imponauons pure aud fresh. Also, Prime Mo.
Java, Moeha and Laguagarn cohees. Prime r. o.
sugar; Crushed, Powdered, Loaf and Ciarnsd
sugnrs; Golden syrup. n. o. and y. "a. Moiasscs.
Cuba Honey, Rice, Malls, Window Class, Sea mless
Bags, Colorcd and white Carpet Chain, Cotton
ally kedt by Crocers. all Of best quaiitiiss ~ -
ranted 10 give subtraction. for sale In Qaaiiti. -
suit, ut the lowest market prlcss 49,
AhRoS A. Coffee
S. =. Corner Main & sevcp.a srrsets. csn1ao
May 10 1855 f'-s> -
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1855-05-18

NOTICE.


Exocutor Bale OF koal E6tato.
TIE Y = Hss.ss zEkFcYTcss p xHE
rive notice that on saturday The oh DAY n June,
iss, they viii osr for sale W be hIsh6st bIddsf
al auction, stthe lat rrsidcnee OF tho dcccnsed.
ticics OF penonai property, cousistinG " mare.
hogs, corr, wheat, harness, ~ unfinished busy5,
aud other properly. \. - I.
Sums OF 81, and uader cssh, over -. ero<iS
until chrlslmas, The purchaser irving noie ana -
eurt, waving bsnent Of ssluation isus. lIEIilI
JOHN hkMELfCk. - .-..-.n z
msyis LEwis WHITMAN, hksssses'.