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Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1855-04-20
Worms in Trees.

On our fourth page will be found q
communication from Mr.. Srour. in re-
lstion to the worms that are destroying
fruit trees. The following preventive
is proposed by horticulturalist Of Al
bany. New York: Bore hole In.
to the tree the size Of roll birthstone,
six inches in depth. say four feet from
the ground; Gil the cavity four inches
with the roll birthstone, plug two inch.
es and seal over with pitch. The sap
ebsorbs the sulphur. and imports n
healthy hue to the leaves; beside be-
ing very offensive TO the worms. II
causes them to leave for parts un-
known"
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1855-04-20
nrwe know drunken lawyer te

u1we know drunken lawyer TO
WHOM an honest farmer applied some
time ago TO conduct a case through
court. lie agreed to do so for $40.
but being too drunk or too ignorant.
he began wrong. and was non-saited,
the FIRST clip. at the expense OF his
client. He tried again and lost the
case. The honest farmer called some.
time after. believing that he ought not
to pay anything. as through the ignor-
snce or drunkenness OF the lawyer he
he had not only lost his case. but had
been subjected to an unnecessary cost
In the non.sui;. Judge Of bissurprise
when . bill Of $50 was presented for
such services! In vain the old man
ples.i the contract. lie could pro-
duce no papers or witnesses. to prove
Il. and had TO fork over or be sued.--
Next time that farmer goes 10 law.
he intends 10 employ q sober and hon.
sst man, and We would advise all men
10 do The same.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1855-04-20

of our vessels have been visited by thy
Spanish cruisers to SEQ whether thee
were engaged in the prosecution Of a
legitimate trade, or whether they
were flibusters in disguise. with loads
ofloafers ia the hold. bent upon plum
der, robbery, and murder.
1t is said. and with q great show OF
truth, that our very virtuous aud lib
erty loving Administration art indig-
nant at the course pursued by the Span
ish authorities, and contemplate . TO-
ray upon the Island. on their own
hook. Of thing We feel sure; no
honest merchant or ship owner. trad
ing to Cuba, will in the least object To
all thst has yet been donc 70 our yes
sells. Their commanders have been
treated civilly. so far as We hear. and
have only been required or asked to
show that they were engaged in law
ful commerce, and were not brigands
or pirates. Ifsny OF them have CON-
planned, II has been those who have
sinister design, offavor the Cuban con.
spirscy. We dare say no honest. we'll
meaning man has found fault with the
procedure. The complainanls. II com.
plants there be. are flibusters. rogues,
or pirates We have no doubt. And II
our Government Is really meditsung
serious measure against Cuba, tina. too
must lie uuedr the imputation OF SIMS
ter designs and robbing propensities.
Mr.. Soule is at Washington. and
has the esr Of the President
He Is fresh from the fields Of his dis
comfiture. mortified and chagrined be-
yond measure. He, doubtless. Is the
inspirer Of any belligerent acts that
may be meditatsd against that island
The Administration Is entirely Oh Its
balance. 1t has been 80 overwhelming
ly condemned in every State where
an election has been held since 1t tool
the Nepraska villainy in hand. that Il
longs for some theater on which II may
recover to some extent, the ground
which II has lost. Whatfolly or wrong
II may not commit therefore no mar
can foretell. 1t has not the dignity OF
repose Of q Government that feels tba
II has any capital stock OF reputation
among the people. 1t 10 . politica
bankrupt shining for . loan Of popu
larity. Besides, u 10. ~ II ever ha'
been. under the poisonous influences
Of the Black power. II Is playing in
IN the hands Of the Slavery Propagsn
da. and desiring TO further its aims
But we protest against its being pre-
cipitated from any Of the sources Of in
spiration We have enumerated. npou
q course Of bullyin brugaudsge in be
half Of our land pirates and slave
drivers.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1855-04-20
Prom tho New York umer
The President In Earnest about Gu
bu.-An Apology viii be Insisted
on-War Probable.


The President in Earnest about Gu.
bu.-An Apology viii bs Insisted
on-War Probable.
WAsurseros. Monday. Aprils.
The President really has determin-
ed to make q demonstration against
Spain at last. The selection Of Com.
modore McCsuley TO command the
Gulf Squadron. Is significant, and the
rumours Of an increase Of the squad
ron, which / gavs you some time
since. are we'll confirmed. As strong
naval force as can be spared for the
purpose has been ordered TO cruise In
the neighborhood Of Cuba. in the track
OF our steamers. and future insults to
our flag seem likely to be promptly re-
dressed.
Captain General Concha il much
frightened about the Fl Dorado affair,
and makes all the apologies Ia his pow
er. The President has taken very
decided ground 10 that matter, and
assumed the responsibility Of carrying
out his own views Of the measure
proper to be adopted These, you
may rest assured. are vigorous and ex.
IRENE.
II seems that not only the FL Dora.
do and the Daniel Webster have been
broght to. on the high seas by Span
ish cruisers within the last month or
two, but the Illinois. also. was served
the same way not long ago. She did
not report the fact. however.--such
outrages, without atonement. having
become tocommon to be deemed. in the
estimation OF her officers, worthy Of
notice.
There will be trouble with Spain
soon. unless. with the usual pusillani.
nifty Of insolent imbecility. she tum-
bles to her knees at the first exhibition
Of spirit on the part Of the United
States. Prompt stonement will doubt.
less be made for the outrsges upon the
FL Dorado and the Daniel Webster.
But they will DO repeated. doubtless,
In the cases Of other vessels The
Spanish naval commanders rejoicing In
this opportunity Of indulging their ha.
tired Of "los Yankees" will doubtless
insist that they cannot perform their
duty without firing shot 1T our pass
ing steamers. and pursuing their in
sulting search.
They will probably. therefore. quite
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1855-04-20

guilty" Whereupon the court was
much puzzled to know just how TO
decide, under the plesdings Of evil
dence, but as the natural bent of the
court is to both sidcs,s- Except on
questions law. Sandy 20: of with a
betwixt and between punishment
Tnc next case we shall report is that
of Burton VS.. Furguson. which in.
wolves principle which interests you.
dear people. A young man BY the
nams of Burton, sued Samuel Furgu-
son for work, be fore Justice Of the
Peace. and claimed judgement for
500. He was defeated before the
Justice, and his lawyer appealed to
this court. 1t appeared that Burton
had contracted to work for defendant
for one year. from the s8th Of August
last. at Sl2, so per. month, or $3.50
per year. and worked under said con
tract until February following, about
six months. That Burton Eow quits
the employment Of defendant. without
any cause whatever, and contrary to
the will of defendant. and engaged
with Eye for Sl6per month, and sued
Furguson Cor the time he worked.
without reference to the CONTRACT
The court decided that the contract
must govern, and allowed the 6efen-
danl to prove damages generally-and
as II appeared from the evidence. that
the contract was that the plaintiff was
not to receive any pay for the work un-
Ill the end''of the year. The plaintifF
was non-suited.
The costs. lawyers fee aud DANA
ges Of Furguson. will more than cover
the young mans six months work.
Young men ought TO comply with
their contracts, and then the law and
Justice would be in their favor and the
courts too.
William Robson vs.. Reuben Coo
Decentralization. Cody. bought
of Robson several shares Of Turnpike
Stock, sometime last December. and
had two checks on the Brookville
Bank from +. F. Cooley, and John F.
Cody, which he offered Robson in
payment, WHO readily received the
check on payment. and defendant paid
the balance in Stock money. which
was curren; at that time. Robson
held the check some days, and then
presented them to the hank. The
Bank requested Robson to hold on e
the cheeks few days ms they were q
littl5 short Of funds, which he agreed
to do. When Mr.. Robson again pre-.
sented the checks, he refused TO tax,
the funds in the bank to meet said
checks, it being stock money. Thi.
was sometime in January. after stocl
money had deprecated, Robson ther
sued Cooley for the money and was
defeated. as he ought TO have been -
For it would be hard case, dear PEG
pie, to make Cooley pay that money
He had given Robson checks to draw
out of the bank and the money haC
deprecated after check was given
and entirely under The CONTROL o
Isobeson. This is not the only case o
the kind that has occurred in the las
hrec months. Il is well TO hav,
courts sometimes TO let parties know
their rights.
More anon,
O,
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1855-04-20

The few days Of spring that We have
recently enjoyed, have brought to life
many wheat fields that had appeared
almost worthless. While there are To-
calitics. as there always are. where the
crop will be nearly failure. we are
happy to report that our FIRST impress.
sion in reference to the crop is confirm
ed. The prospect has not been more
catering for many years.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1855-04-20

Coon ADvIcE.-Onc Of our cotem-
poraries advises everybody 10 stay
away from the anti-prohibition indig-
nation meeting. who intend hereafter
TO figure in political life. as that law
can never be repealed. and none who
favor is repeal can ever prosper po-
liticslly. Sensible advice
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1855-04-20

ETwe have received the first num-
Der Of the Jocksonian, under the edito-
rial CONTROL Of Hon. John l.. Robin
son, Of Lard Oil notoriety. Itpitches
in Justify. We think IL is destined
to do good service before another
election. We are glad to learn from
its columns that brother Hibten has
made his mark among the Rush.rit-
iians. About column Is devoted to
him with promise gilmore of the
same sort. We are glad to learn that
the drinkers and makers Of Lard Oil
don't like him.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1855-04-20
The Question Of Insligibility In II.
luois.

Gov. Matteson, Of Illinois, has issu-
ed proclamation in regard to the in
eligibility Of Judge Trumbull and 8.
S. Marshall, elected to Congress, the
one from the Eighth and the other
from the Ninth Congressional Districts
-both. at the time. being Judges,
Trumbell, of the Supreme Court. and
Marshal, Of the Circuit Court
Gov. Mstteson refuses to decide as
to whether they are eligible. but makes
a statement Of the facts Of the case
for the infoi nation Of the National
House Of Representatives at Washing
on, whose province III is to determine
questions Of eligibility Of its members.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1855-04-20
The Lost Grave.

A few weeks ago. we saw bereav-
ed father standing sadly by little
grave in the crowded graveyard Of
Brookville. We asked il there Was
where his child was buried. His an.
swer was calculated to awaken strange
reflections. II was simply: II think
so. but ! am not certain" Such is
the crowded state Of our graveyard
that new graves have To be dug
in the midst. or over others. and unless
some special mark Is made at the
time. in may be difficult, in many
cases, to identify them in few days,
particularly II several have been made
near the same time and place. We
hoped, few months ago. that the
Town Trustees would remedy this
matter, but II has not been done.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1855-04-20

Elections for members Of Congress
have been held In all the free States
and the result Is rs follows: Anti
administration. lee; Administration.
FL. Last Congress the same States
had Observation-Disclosures SO. Admins
trstion 81. Here We have . change.
which indicates marvellous loss Of
popularity on the part Of the national
administration. through the govern
ment organs seem unable to recognize
the fact. Five Southern states have
also held elections, which have result
iedin an Administration loss ofof 3.
Altogether ias Of the opposition and
81 supporters Of the administration
have been elected, leaving clear ma
jority Of 80 against the latter. Only
IS members remain to be chosen. So
that il the administration should carry
them all, Il would still be in minori-
~ Of a5 But there is no likelihood
Of this.
aUnder the worst auspices. the op.
position cannot fail to elect 60 men,
bers in these States. which would give
them majority in the House Of &c.
But il can scarcely be doubted that
Kentucky. Tennessee. North Carroll
na. and Virginia will show decided
gains for the opposition; so that, in all
probability. lhe Administration will
go into the next Congress with force
in the House aboutequal to that Of the
Wing party in the last Congress. OF
probably even less.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1855-04-20
Indiana Crons.

The Portland Journal says; The
growing Wheat crop never looked
better in this country. than Il does
at this time. II nothing takes place
to interfere. there is every prospect Of
. beautiful crop the coming season.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1855-04-20

nate, and J. d. Carmichael ruling el-
der. OF Rushyille, as principal, and J.
Hendricks. of.Versailles, as alternate.
The following supplies were appoint
ed. For the commits ioner's pvipif. A.
Mcfarland 3rd Sabbath Of Nav; J. @.
Monfort 4th May; and d. NJ. Stewart,
LIST Of June.
Sardinia Church. James Gilchrist,
4th Sabbath Of April; F. Monfort al
May; w. NJ. Stryker 4:h June: F. p.
Monfort 4sh July; J.G. Monfort 9Th
August.
Union Church. w. NJ. Stryker. End
Sabbath Of May; F. Monfort God Of
June; d. ". Stewart end July; w.
Pelsn End August. TNfH
Metomora church. L d. Potter End
Sabbath Of May; A. Mcfarland ist OF
July.
E5enezer Church, II. H. Csmbern.
and d. NJ. Stewart. 9th Sabbath Of
April.
Versailles Chxrrh. S. s. Potter 3rd
Sabbath of April; W. II. Moore Alb
May;I. w. Monfort 4th June; w. II.
Moo,o s,h J,l,.F p Monforf Ain
49, a
Au Sanr,o ,svrcb Fp Monfovt ,rd
ssl,h.,h ~ Anil. Iohn c;lcbr;sf Sid
Mav:J. G.. Monfort 3rd of June: s.
s Potter ard Ju,y: F. Moufort srd
Auoust ts.st'
p;n.y, c1,r,l John (;;lchv;st. 9Th
sabba,b of AnriI. James Gilcbrist 4,h
lime. w IT Moore An August.
A call was presented 10 the Presby-
teria.s for the pastoral services Of Rev.
John c;,cby;st from the churcht of
savannah IN Missouri. The cali does
NOT seem 10 have come through the
presbv,erv. HAVING the care Of the
church making he call II vas re-
solved that ON Account of th;s drscien-
CIV the call be returned 10 The church.
and the Presbvterv add. there exist
no sufficient reasons. known 20 Pres
byterv. WHY Brother Gilchrist should
be senerated from his IRE, crt pastoral
CHARGE at Dunslapsyille. and on the
contrary. there seems 10 be weiehfy
considerations in favor Of HIS coutiuu-
snce
The following preamble and resolu-
tons were adop,bd:
WHEREAS: This Presbytery have
already entered into the plans Of the
Assemble n recsrence - The es,ab.
Iishment of institutions oflearning un-
der ecclesiastical control. and have es-
tab,;sbed an Academy which ;s rov II
snccessso, oner.,;on - wh;.h s.na;.
drtes Cor the ministry vnd,r our care
will ususIIv he sent and wherein. a Is
of The utmost importance that Presby-
tory aclnowledge and ACT unou their
rosnons;h;l;,;ss 20 Tho ch,rcl, N l.yoe
and 70 tho RoarJ If Educs,;on in mr..
ticular therefore
p.,a,.,J Th., p,sshr,.x, ...,;,.
Of The BOARD Of Trustees Of runIsns.
vile Academy. a renort ~ The state
and mr., spects of,be ins,;,u,;on At each
fall meeting of the Presbv,eyv.
2 That we require ofihe p,;nc;pal
at eyerv sta,ed meeting n full and ex.
nl;c;t rcnort in reference 10 each of the
ben;6ciar,.s of The Boavd AT Educs,ion
as n Grade IN scbol.rsh;, ,slen,s de.
portment. attendance upon religion.
duties RELIGIONS eharaeie, influence
al n,o.,;.I
8 That the above be added to III,
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1855-04-20

Nor BAxxAsLE.-None Of the Free
Bsnb issues Of the State Of Indiana
ere =. eeived now on deposits, or in pay
neat Of notes and bills. by the Branch
Of the State Bank in Madison.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1855-04-20

~The sum Of three thousand dol
Ian has been raised in indianapolis to
secure The permanent lrsisa Of the
anafa Fair in that city.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1855-04-20
Marritb.

On the 4ih inst, by aey. T. A.
Goodwin, SIMON Revsmrr TO Miss
ANN MARIA GAINS.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1855-04-20

coRRkcrEp EVERY WEDNESDAY
From tho Lntcst aud Hest Aushsr.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1855-09-05

DRUGS, MEDICINES, &c.
nRS. A. G. g. T.J. r TEAGUE, respect
j. fully inform their friends and patrons that
they have just received their FRESH Stock Of.
Pure and Genuine Drugs, &c.
And will be pleased to wait upon all who may favor
them with their patronage
Space will not allow us to give Catalogue in this
place Of our Stock of Drugs. Medicines &c: suf-
flee it to say, we have the F FULLES,I and
MOST COMPLETE Stock ever
offered in this place.
Edrefeld O. p Nav % IF l9.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1855-09-05
Land for Sale {!
Public Sale of Land !

IXTILL be sold to the highest bidder on the 25th
w day Of October next, near Cambridge, at
The late residence of Mrs. Elizabeth Todd, decd,
The Tract of Land
belonging to her Estate, containing FOUR HUN
DRED and TWENTY-SEVEN ACRES, about
One hundred and seventy Of which is in woods
the balance being under fence, and in good state
Of cultivation. On the premises there is a
Comfortable Two Story Dwelling,
With Six Rooms, each having iire-Place-a new
Gin House, audall necessary out-buildinSs.. The
Tract is watercd BY several excellent Springs, and
tits place on which fine health is enjoyed.
The Land is well adapted to the culture Of Cot
ton, Corn, Wheat and Oats.
10 Any person wishing to, buy Land in this
section Of country viii do well to examine this Tract
before the day OF sale.
The Land will be sold on credit Of one and two
years. The Purchaser will be required to give
notes and two approved securities.
J. McCRACKEN, F,,,,s
P. II. EDDlNS. ''N ''''
Sepl sCt of
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1855-09-05
Land for Sale.

TNIIE Subscriber offers for sale his VALUABLE
l. PLANTATION, lying on Cuffy Town Creek,
three miles Northeast Of Liberty llill, continuing
Three Hundred s. Seventy. five Acres,
One hundred and twenty-five acres cleared-al
fresh and in high state Of cultivation. This land
is well adapted to Corn, Cotton and small Grain
The present crop will compare favorable with any
in this section.
Those dcsirous to buy land would do well to come
and look at it, it is located favoraby for raisng
stock and other advantages
:. This Tract is healthy, well-watcrcd and convent
emily located.
am determined to sell, and will sell A GREAT
BARGAIN to an approved purchaser.
.ES For further particulars, enquire Of Mr.. JAS
Sheppard and w. W. Adams, Esq. at Edge6eld
G. L., or. to the Undersigned.
A. G. GASKIN.
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3Edgefeld collegiate Institute
FOR YOUNG LADIES'

|. FOX TOUBN@ .6AOuGS
yuyHE next Session will commence on Monday
the 18th Sept, and continue fourteen weeks.
: The system of instruction, under which this 1nst-
tuition has retained lis popularity for the last four
years, viii be continued, with such improvements as
an enlarged experience has suggested. The same
Teachers who have proved 30 popular during the
past year will be continued in the several depart
ments. Whatever can he gained by o most thorough
system, combined with faithfulness, competency and
industry, on the part of the Teachers-aided by
splendid Apparatus for illustrating the different
branches Of study-can be safely promised to those
who wish for their daughters an enlarged and liberal
mental culture.
We consider the accomplishments Of the past as
the sures guarantee of success for The future, and
rely upon these, and our continued efforts during the
coming year, for the continuance Of that liberal
patronage which has always been so cheerfully ac-
corded to this Institution.
1t is of importance to the Pupils that they be
present as early as possible after the commencement
The Rates Of Tuition in the different departments
viii remain unchanged: They are rs follows: )
Collegiate Department, per session.. slS 10 W
Academical IL w
Primary w
Optional Studies,
For WHICH THE CHARGE Is EXTRA.
Music Department - Sl8 90
French ~ w
Drawing ~ w
Pupils using the Chemical and Philosophical Ap-
paratus are charged each 50 Session for breakage
&c. And those practicing upon the Pianos at the
Institute pay each 81 Session for keeping them in
tune.
There is also charge upon all the Pupils Of so
cents Session for contingencies.
p An bills are payable at the close Of each Ses-
sion. CHAS. A. RAfMOND, fRIN.
August 90 If 33
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1855-09-05
Excellent Land for Sale.

r WILL offer for.sale to the highest bidder, on
4 the first Monday in November next, at Edge6eld
C. H., my VALUABLE PLANTATION, con-
tanning Four HUNDRED and Thirty
two Acres, lying on both sides Of Lloyd's
Creek, about % miles from Hamburg. This Greek
:. has q No. MILL SEAT on the premises, and
affords sufficient water to carry Grst Mill. There
are about two hundred acres cleared aud in fine
state Of cultivation. About 35 UT 40 acres Of spen
did low ground. On the premises are comiora-
bic Dwelling House with all necessary outbuildngs.
Also, two excellent Springs.
For further particulars, apply to the Subscriber at
Hamburg, or Thos. Garrett and 5. Broadwater, adj
joining the premises.
SUSAN GARRETT.
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