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who Favor Prohibitioni

As II IL manifest now, from the
growing popularity Of our prohibitory
law, that old liners will claim II as an
old line movement. We put the follow
ing on record from the Cincinnati En-
suirer. We shall be glad. indeed. II
old liners should come TO favor pro-
hibition. as all Of them certainly will.
except the few who Me engaged in the
traffic. and those who drink. But the
following will do to show. ten years
hence. when llquor.selIing will have
as few advocates as horse-stealing has
now. how matters stood In Ohio, In
1896. Meanwhile. we ask our old
line friends. who have occasionally
thought we wronged them. in charg-
ing them with being aud-prohibisory
to read what the Enquirer SAYS:
LISA singular fact that every State
which has been carried BY the Fasion-
ISIS has adopted the Maine Law. For
instance. in addition TO Maine ITSELF
where il most likely TO be repudiated
THAT has been the cry for years.
but il only gets stronger and stronger
Mr.. Enquirer. lit Is in operation in
Connecticut. New Hampshire. Ind.
ana. New York. Illinois. Michigan and
Pennsylvania.
In Illinois. when II was submitted
to the people. il was triumphantly vo-
ted down by the people. the Democra-
cy going in body against it. while 1t
II received the support the abolition
lists. Cavennes and Wings.
In Pennsylvania. Notwithstanding
1t was rejected by the people, il was
passed in spite Of them, by Fusion
Legislature.
In New York. New Hampshire and
Connecticut, while the democracy had
control. they refused to pass il; but
the fanaticism that marks and charac
terizes Fasionism has epgrafted the
Maine Law upon their statutes.
In Ohio the present prohibitory law
was passed by union Of wings and
abolltionists. who all voted for Il save
one, while the Democrats in the Legis-
lature were divided. but had not the
power to defeat it. Had the Wings
and Abolitionists been divided like
the Democracy, il could not have
passed.
We will add, that while prohibito-
ry laws have been passed BY q fas,on
Of the temperance men Of all parties.
they have been opposed by fusion Of
the anti.temperance men. without re-
gard to former party afiiuities. No
more rabid wings than DR.. Clifford.
John Armstrong and the Walkers ever
lived, yetthey fused with liquor loving
Democrats, to oppose the law that
spoils their liquor traffic.
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moseu 70 ioa'ann, IN the year 1919.
sau was sos"a'y converted IN The
~" yeaI " -ner age ~ a Meua'~
~" S"'npmseung' ana joined the
1 :, 70 when she ''ved and died.
&C, s"a' so'e,'se'cS were devotion 10
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faithful attendance n the means of
,yr.ce /. her d,,~s 80, -. =. -.
WIZ ofeh toi she NC
commodation oil Preachers and peop1c
Cha x.as A.. ..a.~,.<--. II.
INV ""' M "ueShonaV "its ~ loving
mother. and a kind neighbor Her d.
ease was Of lingering nature. she
suffered much and long. but endured
y WIN christian ier,'isde; the three
,a,' weeks u ner NE her peace was
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1855-08-10
Monroe County. Iowa.

Sometime ago. we were on the point
Of advising those who contemplated
seeking home in Iowa, to not think
Of going to Monroe County. as we had
our fears that, with all its advantages.
il had not self respect enough to rally
around ard support its home "Prsss."
But the lively tone and business-like
Of the "Press," Of late,
give US ground to change our opinion.
The Press is not as large or as hand
some as the american. but II il q good
paper and We are sufficiently acquaint-
ed with the Industry and enterprise OIL
its publisher to know that he will cen
large and beautify" it as circumstan.
ces will justify. Our friends may ex-
pect good society in Monroe county
and we predict for Mr.. Barnes. a good
list Of good subscribers. as soon as lhs
worth Of his paper is known.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1855-08-10

Commissioner. But some Of US know
Mr.. Calico, and you will allow me TO
say that q great many Of us scratched
our tickets last year because we will
not vote for men who use intoxicating
liquors 10 excess. ] do not think Mr..
Calfee is as great a drunkard as some,
but tina he Is very free drinler is
certain. Judge Cant is not temper
anee man according to your standard.
and you and some Of your temperance
friends may not be willing to vote for
him because he does not 60 the whole
hog on that question. but he is a SOBER
man beyond casaL. and he Is just the
kind Of man in finances III at is need
ed at lhis crisis in our affairs. While
he is liberal and just. he is known 70
be economical and prudent The peo-
pie Of this county are mistaken II they
suppose that their taxes are done with
when the Court House is finished and
paid for.
But. Mr.. Editor. some Of US will NOT
dare vote for Judge Cant. His course
when a Judge IN an allowance TO one
who loves TO rule us. renders him nm
popular with some Of our treasury eal-
crs. He can fully explain that IL cali
ed upon. II he will consent to run.
he can easily be elected. He is high
minded and honorable MN. and The
people Of this county have too ohen
expressed their confidence in him to
be driven from him by the frowns Of
demagogues. II
But | am only writing TO suggest
him as a suitable person for County
Commissioner. il he will only consent
TO run, Independent Of al Parties -
As you said in reference 10 Judge
Johnson, what has purity to do with
County commissioners7 We are get.
tias tired. in the country. Of having to
do jus, as the convention tells as I
am sure that Il thetwo men were run.
ming on their own merits. Judge Cant
wonld get three votes 10 Mr.. calise's
one. FOR Il Is not true that the Demo-
cratic party will vote lorno man whose
breath does not smell like a s,ill lab.
II has come that the man who wants
our votes, should show at least some
respect for temperance. and not drink
whiskey every time he goes 10 town.
may write You more IN this sub
ject before the election. IL | learn that
Judge Cant consents to run. in obedi-
ence TO the wishes Of the people.
JEFFERSON. .
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1855-08-10
Negro Stealing.

Asa specimen Of the arguments Of
old line papers. we copy the following
from the Mrtinsvile Monitor. IL IL
in keeping with most Of the abuse now
heaped upon ministers of all denomin-
because they do not abandon the plain
and obvious teachings Of the bible TO
pander to the demands of slavery
Rev. Mr.. Brownlee Is known about
Connersyile, having been pastor of
one Of the Presbyterian churches there.
He preached few weeds ago in Mar
tinsville on the duty OF doing good.
and chose 10 illustrate the command OF
Christ to feed the least Of his deciples,
and thus feed him. by administering to
the wants Of fellow Christian, whose
skin might be darker than Is fashiona-
Bile. Thercupon the Monitor gives
the following notice.;
The Rev. Mr.. Brownleo preached u
sermon at the Presbyterian Church
on Sunday last. In which he delivered
himself the following sainfcd and con.
sfitutionai tit-bit. In enumerating the
good deeds which would be set down
10 mans credit on the day Of Judge
ment. he mentioned the act of giving
Slave. who was escaping from his
master, City cents. and pointing the
the road TO the polar star. us one IN
particular. In other words. the Rev.
gentleman recommended negro.steal.
ing Us a prircipie essaving grace
lie ought TO preach about twice down
South. Let the abolition preacher be
passed round and remembered.
Fellow citizens, that Is old lineism.
A minister dare not enforce the duties
Of Christianity without being held up
toiscorn, and charged with negro-steal-
ing. We repeat il. let such abolition
lst be passed round.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1855-08-10

SAD CAsuALnY.--We have been
placed in the possession Of the partlc.
ulars Of nm accident which occurred
in the vicinity Of Blooming Grove, on
last Monday, which resulted fatally
Mr.. Thomas Swift was hauling buy,
and was assisted by Charles Pippin,
who remained on the load. In cross
ing some irregular ground. Mr.. Pip
pin lost his balance and was precipi.
ted to the earth. striking upon his
head, and Il is supposed. dislocatins
his neck. as he expired almost instant
ly, Mr.. p. was from Maryland. and
had no relatives In the west, This is,
we beiive. the third death that has
resulted from accidents within few
years. on the farm now owned by Mr.
Swift.
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Marrisa.

In Columbia. Fayetie Co. Ind,
August oh. by Rev j. $, Barnes.
Rev. REunEx II. spAnks. Of the y nth
East Indiana Conference. and Miss
RAcunL Conrros, daughter Of the
Rev. IL. Compton,. -~.
On the 9Th inst. a, his residence.
by Rev. Thomas A. Goodwin. PArnsck
M'EsrrE and MARY J Sorkh. al Of
this township.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1855-08-10

WILLIAM CAssApY.-Itis due to our
young friend to say. that he has not
only paid arrearayvs but for some time
to come. til farther due 10 say that
he supposed that his paper had
been discontinued about the time
he left Pctersburgh. We have no dis
position to do injustice TO any one,
but as it is impossible for us to know
when and where our subscribers move,
they should be careful to give us in
formation on the subject, and not al
low us to send the paper year after
they are gone. Batting the little bit OF
Ill temper the young man has manifest
ed he has acquitted himselfhonorably
We wish him much success in his new
home.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1855-08-10
Judge Gant---the Commissionership.

FAIRFIELD TOWNSHIP, Aug. 4, "a.
Mn. EDrroR:-Thous you are not
of the same way Of thhAing as Judge
Cant. ! rely upon your candcr and fair
dealing to be permitted to say few
words in regard to him. He is well
known in this county as a faithful pub.
lie servant, and needs no introduction.
am one of the people who do not be-
lleve in the doctrine that few men
may get together and tell us who TO
vote for and that we shall not say a
word. To most OF the people OF this
county, Mr.. caliee is quite a stranger.
and in this part Of the county we are
surprised that Mr. Quick was not re-
nominated, but We understand that it
was thought he could not carry the
Court House and all its extra allow
ances. Attorneys fees, DC. Be that
as it may, Mr.. Quick made a good
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Wfh embellishments.


We Wish II understood that abe following p~r-
-ons may be all q. X. A some o Z them may be
dead. or nasc moved Cd, We take tins method -
cnQuirsng AFTER them. We viii thank ne r. ~
10 whom We send he pspcn, 10 Ia form ne tf,hs5
10 the land Of The living. and u Tie, take ooe
their papers. We will add others 20 the Ut IN n
few wcskt.and take out nance - The sussf3<rs
are iaid Esch Of The following onss - ~,
for The two past years and sne current year.
J. Books.
MAJ. X. BARkow,
RoREKr PIER son, rHH.'
~. ID. I.AWsfiA,
H. A.. FORD.
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Caught.

Three men, afather and 2sons, nam
ed Young. living in New Lawrence
burgh, were taken up last Saturday
for stealing the horse Of Jas. Gould Of
Whitewater township. and put in the
Lawrenceburgh jail to wait their final
trial ut tho next term Of the Dearborn
circuit court. They had sold the horse
in Lawrenoeburgh. and are Of course
amenable to that court. Wish..every
body who steal in this county would
go to Dearborn and get caught
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1855-08-10

RS-"f repeat IL. sir. | never can.
and never will. and no earthly power,
will make me vote. directly or indi.
rcctly. 10 spread siapery over territory
where IL does NOT erist Never while
reason holds her seat In my brain
never sehiie my heart sends the vifai Jzu.
mhroughmy observation-disclosures
cLAY.-zT
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1855-08-10

AZ The political course Of the Gov
ernor has had nothing to do with his
removal. Such will undoubtedly
prove the true solution Of the problem.
Sentinel.
We wondered how you would back
out of the Administrations backing
Gov. Reeder. You do i: adroitly.--
Had you seen the Enquirer when you
wrote that apology?
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1855-08-10

? kEFurther information in reference
TO the conduct OF VIM p. Bolton COM
pels us believe that he has practiced an
extensive fraud on his creditors. We
had hoped better things ofhim. Meas
ules have been taken to pursue him.
We hope he will be overtaken, and. II
The things alleged are true, we hope
he will be punished Society will not
be properly arranged until men who
steal thousands by fraud. are punish
ed with those who steal small sums by
what is called larceny. Indeed the
thief is altogether the better man,
He only wrongs us out of our proper
ty while the swindler does that. while
he also wrongs us by violating our con-
fdence. We can much more respect
the thief than him who takes advantage
Of our ignorance and our confidence
and swindles us out Of even small
amount. Yet the thief is a felon-the
swindler shrewd man according to
the usages Of society.
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Administrator Sale Of
REAL ESTATE,

NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN THAT WILL
N ofof Tor puddle auction dis .@th <as
OF August 1855, al Cedar Grove. In u.Eliepd Iowa
ship, Frank in County. Indiana, Lvt kuubsfcd
Grove. Ia Franklin Co Indiana. laid oct b. jofn
Green. upon nieh there Il good brick hsuss.
suitable Tor store and dwelling. good stable. ssaoke
houss and other eonsenisnsss. SAID rforero 20
Plea AZ said county, nj the Jui, term. less. ~
pa, The debts Al the eaxt Of William mcs. ~
ceased. -. a. -.
Terms or sALR-oueh ah cash. the >sisnr~
In ~ months. with interest. ffom a. Of ssls.
waving valuation and appralsense1t- +. -. "a
4I LAZARUS n. HAtDix6.
Admin. Of Ne estate Of Wn. Amcs. oscenso1>
jsly 27-<w.
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"A tract entitled "USIvERsAL LAM
oUxsE' by VIM. White. This con-
tains some Of the best arguments pub
lished in favor Of a reformed orthrog-
rsphy. Price 9 cts.
"CmorcE SELECTIONS" Of Prose and
Poetry interspersed with Original Es-
says and Poems, in the Phonetic spell
ing, } work Of interest 10 old and
young. Price 40 cts. f.......i
Address. r. P. Prosser. Phonetic
Publisher, Cincinnati, o. & slsdl "a &
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BASKET aMxrrrSo.-Ths brothe

BASKET I MEErISo.-The brother
hood Of Blooming Grove have decided
to convert their next quarterly meet
ing into Basket Meeting. twill be
held in the grove adjoining town du-
ring the daytime. and in the church.
perhaps. at night. Will begin on
Saturday the 24th Of August.
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Wheat Drills.

Tue UNDERSIGNED Is prepared 70 farpi.h
L Moorcs Wheat Drill IN any Quaniil, u NE
farmers efthis County. Thcy are Frcsiiy inl row
cd over last years nsnniaciere. aud are nuea "
miliet. clover and timothy and seed soser ~
tAehed lsee hand blll) They can be had 70
nrooksiile es on my farm, miles east. 90 The
Hamilton road. JOHN WYNN.
IDLY lO-om.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1855-08-10

ETWe learn that there is proba.
bility Of q discussion on the merits Of
the prohibitory law at Everton, soon.
by T. B. Adams, Esq, andJ. Il. Ray,
Esq. The friends Of the respective
sides may safely trust their cause in
the hands Of these gentlemen. By
the way we love to see the friends and
opponents Of this measure. meeting
and canvasing the subject LII, in this
Republican government, the people
would meet more frequently in their
primary capacity. and freely and fully
canvas the questions at issue. it would
be more profitable, than the course
pursued by too many, to just wait till
the Office holders decide on theImerits
ola question and then gulp down. for
the sake Of their party masters, the
most poisonous and ruinous doctrines.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1855-08-10

EEWe are glad to hear, from all
quarters, expressions Of interest in be-
half ofour young and promising institu-
ton Of learning. BY the combined ef'
forts OF the friends Of liberal education
in this valley, this school will become
an honor to It's founders and blessing
10 the world. 1t can accommodate a
larger number Of pupils than hereto
fore, and the board of instruction will
be increased as the wants Of the school
demand. The proposition Of the teach
ers to take young ladies to board, and
the facilities for "baching" offered to
young men will increase the number
Of students greatly. Our friends in
the country can make free to call on us
or write to US for any information they
may need. rs u fgs
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1855-08-10

E1- Because Col. Posey found it
not profitable to boil up torn when ii
was 20 cents bushel, and because he
wanted to repair his distillery, he shut
up shop, about the i2th Of June. in pre-
tended respect for the tyranical law, but
he is. preparing to ego it strong" as
soon as the new crop gathered. He
knows that the law does not forbid ex-
portation. His confident, John l..
knows it too, but they want to have
something to growl about. Bears
with sore heads will growl. In the
beautiful language Of the poet we
say
"Let bears and Ions growl and nght
For fhev ~ do A ho.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1855-08-10

1.-The last joke in connection with
the Presidency, is the nomination of
10. Lane. the Congressional delegate
from Oregon. Lane is an ignorant.
coarse person, Of some good moral
qualities. sadly aIloycd. however. by
his dislike Of Prohibitory Liquor
Law. lie Is the man who said, IN
the House of Representatives, las,
winter, that tho only proper mode OF
dealing with the Indians. was 10
'scalp 'em. Gin. Gazette.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1855-08-10

ETNow, quote the authority OF
law" for manufacturing for exporta-
ton. Give us the law--giye w the
seclion-quote the words. that allows
the manufacture Of liquors for cxpor'
tation. Out with the proof. before
you talk OF glorilicaIion. -Jacksonian'
We publisheds the section in full on
the 10th Of February. IL you have
not the american Of that date, we will
send You copy, or you may find the
same sections in the new laws. begin
ming on the eo9Ih page and ending on
the 223d. II you cant read, we will
come out. and read and explain 10
your entire satisfaction. But we YER
lily believe you can read, indeed we
do, and you ought to be able to tell
your readers how they would help II
il your fusion friend and fellow labor
or, Col. Posey, should start of with a
load Of his whisky. Will you "giye
us the law-give US the section--luo'e
the words" that will authorize any
body to modest him or his whisky
Come. neighbor. don't got excited
These are dog days. Keep cool as
you can. with the thermometer at 95,
and rising. but do put somebody on
the track Of Col. Posey. II your
temperance men are afraid Of him, Se
are not. II you will only tell US how
to stop his exporting we will see to
having it done. In the language Of
the poet,
at never shall be said
That native born IIoosicr was ever made fraid
OF Col. Posey or Marshall j. l.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1855-08-10

AUGUST ELECTIONS Elections were
held in Iowa. Kentucky. Missouri.
Texas Alabama. and Arkansas last
Monday. We have not received suf-
dcient intelligence from any Of them
to know what's the result. So far as
the Southern States are concerned. il
matters little which party succeeds
We confess that we expect the old
old line fusionists to carry the day. as
they have been quite successful in
showing that the American party Is
opposed TO their cherished 'institution'
in the north. and there Is no longer
Why or Democrat in the South
There is perfect fusion in defence
Of slavery as there is coming to be. in
the north in defence Of freedom.
From Iowa we expect 10 hear a diff
ferent report. We expect to hear
that there. as in all the free States,
since tho sale OF the north to the
south. the people have repudIaied
their would be masters, and spoken in
favor Of freedom.
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Corresponoentf.
LAUREL. Aug. 4, IS.

LAUREL. Aug 4. '55.
Mn. GoopwiS-DrAR SIn:-wc are
glad to learn through the medium Of
your paper. that You enjoyed yourself
80 well. at Aadorsonyille. on the g0lh
ult.. and that you are anxious TO re-
eeive n similar treat at Laurel on the
10Th inst.
Now 40 far as we a.e concerned, no.
thing would give us more pleasure
than to crafty your wants. in all you
have requested. We iherefore nc.
cept Of your invitation 10 attend
scalpel in hand" the Skinning Match,
to come off in Laurel on the 18th. inst.
Do make the appointment as early
in the day, as possible for you to at
tend. My friend, T.lB. Adams. will
be present (no preventing Provi-
dence, to participate In the discus
sion.
We will try to be with you on Neal
Dowism and Know Nolhingism.
II you think il will pay, you may
consider yourself invited to attend a
Democratic Meeting to be held at Met
amora, on o'clock. on SATURDAY. the
25th inst, Thomas b. Adams. myself
and perhaps others, will be present
and discuss The great political issues
Of the day.
You will please to give notice in
your paper of both meetings. VIM. b.
Adams will accompany you to other
parts Of the county. il You desire to
continue the discussion. Our time
for the present will not permit us. TO
make further engagements.
Yours respectfully,
THOMAS CLIFFORD.
We have an engagement for the
25th, some 80 miles from Metamora.
which we cannot well recall, but we
will meet either the Doctor or Broth.
er Adams, there, on the 9th Of Sept,
and Bloominggrove on the LIST Of Sept,
or any other gentleman ofequally good
standing. We are not willing TO wres.
tie with some Of the chimney sweeps
that do up the dirty jobs for that par
ty, but we are willing to give our
views on the prohibilory law, and
Know Nolhingism, too. il you want 1t,
and Kansasism too. and we are willing
to do il in the form Of discussion il il
is desired, and the right kind Of a man
will meet us.
We can be ready by 10 O'Clock on
the ] 9th, or earlier II you desire it, and
the appointment Tor Metamora and
Bloominggrove, will be a; 10.
We will be pleased to accompany
Bro, Adams to as many points ms he
can make It convenient to attend. and
if the days above mentioned don't sui
him OF. the Doctor. we will try to change
them.-(Ep.)
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1855-08-10

EsrSIavery kcan't 60 there--the
soil and climate won't admit Of it
the bill makes no provision for tit
is hated in the South Ms an Abolition
triumph--it is simply to give the &C.
tual settlers in the territories the pow
er to govern themsclves.-Dr. FTtch's
speech IN Brookuiils about a year ago.
1t may be unpleasant to bring for
ward the sayings Of the pro.slayery
orators who succeeded in deceiving
the people last year, by such asser-
tons ms the above. but still we must do
it occasionally. Read the article from
the New York Times. in another cell
umn.
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rrWe are glad 70 find the Enaui

ErWe are gladto find the Enqui-
rer pitching into Chase. because he is
temperance man. Hear him:
Should such n misfortune occur
that Chase should be elected Cover
nor Of 0hio-which Heaven forcfendl
the Maine Law. with all It's narrow.
fana,ical restrictions. will be impress
ed upon our State. If the Maine Law
is wanted in in its full force. elect Mr..
Chase.