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Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1856-11-07
Beech Trees For Hedges.

We have very often rec
commended the beech tree for he'd
ges in Maine. Our reasons for
this were-it is a native Of our
soil-will bear pruning, and if
pruned right it will become thick
and bushy, and be impenetrable
to man and beast. 1t is long-liv-
cd, and is not infested with, or
attacked by insects. We are
glad to find corroboration Of our
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1856-11-07
LrrAnr FAILs. MeIgs co., o.. Dec. ID

LETARr FALLS, Meigs CO., o., Dec. 10, IS.
DR. FoRsnA-DrxR SR:-R ouwill reeolleet sell
ling me one dozan bottles your Alternative Balm
cd board the steamer Ohio No.2 on her upward
trip, aboutthe 9th or 10th rof November last.tsI
have sold Il all but two bottles, and say far
as have seen and known Il tried II has cured
more diseases, and in shorter time, than any me-
dicine evar knew. II has already become pop
ular here, aud could sell large quantity OF IL
IL II was generrlly known that always had II on
hand. should ba glad IL you would appoint me
sole agent for the sale Of itin this place. nasuch
as the other merchants In place are agenis for
other medicines not worth half 80 much IL you
do 60, will DO all can to give the medicine 4
wide circulation. At all events, please 10 end
me one dozen each of your diferlns sized bottles,
and oblige Yours,
~ Is ii. p. LAWRY.
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p9If you wish to keep your

Bel you wish to keep your
sons on the farm, you must put
more intellect into your farming.
A bright boy requires food for the
mind, as we'll as work for the boz
dy. Mere routine will not salts
fy him. He will be willing to
work when mind directs the hand.
Otherwise you cannot keep him at
home. He will be off ere you
are aware. Therefore, read and
think, and work out your reading
and thinking on your farm. You
boys will stay with you then.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1856-11-07
CINCINNATI
DR.. FORSHA'S -
Alternative Balm,

For Internal and External Use
This Balm is warranted to re-
lieve all Rheumatism, Strains in.
the Spine, or Spinal affection and
Dyspepsia, Headache, or Stiff
Neck, Toothache, Earache, Sore
Throat, Soreness in the Breast,
Stomach or Bowels, or Burning in
the Breast, Asthma, Bronchitis,
Sprains and Bruises, Burns Scalds
or Frozen Parts, Cramp, Cholic
and Bilious Cholic, Cholera Nor
bus, Pleurisy, Flux, Fever and
Ague, Piles, Corns, Flesh cuts or
sores, inflammation in the Head,
|Stomach. Bowels or Kidneys,
|Summer Complaint Of Children,
Worms, and inflammation Of the
Stomach and Bowels, Group and
IScarlet Fever. tss,s'
| The reason why this Balm reaches all these cas-
sis because Il reduces Inflammation, and arouses
the secrctions and nervous system into action.-
This power II owing TO the peculiar combinati
OF Medical properties without tneir being ncu-
tralized. The medicine s perfectly safe, not con
lalbing any deadly poison, or mineral. Il viii,
| n used freely, act Immediately upon Tie liver,
and all other secretive organs
Read the following Certificates.
| 1905 From Rev. John b. Finley.
| III rr - Cincinnati, March 4th, 1853.
DR. Forsha-This Is The frst time in my long life
that have given my naIno IN Recommendation o.
any medicine, as general remedy though hayt
often b en- solicited. have NJ ed your Ahera
Tive Balm for nearly two years; FIRST. for the
rheumatism In my hip and knee, Of which, wa
nearly cripple. then for very severe bruises OF
two OF my family; then violent aita,k OF diar
4 ri ora on myself thenfor inflammation, lor burns
| bruises, and for very severe case OF stin neck
drought on by q violent cold, and think havt
had full proof its mcdihal properties, In grca
many of the diseases for which you recommend II
and have not found II to fail ina siugle one Q
them. Still, do not say thatit Is an 1nfalliol'
cure, yet 10 IL my sober conviction, that IL Is th'
best compound for lhass remedies for which IL l.
recommended, that have ever tried, and havl
tried many. iwilIsot, i'll can procureit; be wit
out II In my "a mily for any consideration. Hop
ling that you Will still continue TO compound IL no
Mostly, and tb at may relieve thousands Of sufe
/. rers, most heartily recommend II 70 my fellow
, citizens as q most excellent Family Medicine.
4. ST. .i4 +s Yours. affectionately.
I'll J.B. FINLEY.
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s.rl IL af PonKEoy, o., Dec i, IS. 8
DR. FoRsHA,-YouI medicine has completely
cured me, and am hale and stout, and no signs
of Rheumatic pains about me, lam very thank
that you made your appearance in this place. The
only re gret Inow have is, that you did not come
sooner, as much sufIering and expense would have
been done away Hope you may always be sue
eessful with me, and live 70 good old age. and
never suffer with ihe Rheumatism. have only
used what Balm bought Of you, and am now a
new man. % 80 Yours, truly,
TElrlfg ~. tr ROBT. BEATTY.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1856-11-07
VIM. S. BEERS..& Co., Proprietors,
No 20t Rroo1,ro,f ~ Y

To whom all orders must be addressed.
For sale by Druggists and Country Merchants
in all parts OF the United States and the Canadas,
and BY NJ. w. Halle, Brookville; A. r. Chase,
VanCamp, Metamora; II. Clifford & Co., Laurel;
and X. Shriner, Andersonville.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1856-11-07

COUNTRY PRODUCE. - Slaughter A
willians keep on hand: All kinds Of county
Toes. Pumpkins, Apples, nussr, 6c,. for sale
cheap for ossh.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1856-11-07

I am wel acquainted with Alexandea CT lark and
his wife, and also John Walker, and know the
above statements to be matters OF fact, and they
are persons of responsibility and candor.
fSignedl A.GIBBER.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1856-11-07

Certificate from d. Starr. -
have known Mr.. Forsha's Alternative Balm 10
perform avery extraordinary cure upon a horse
that was very badly cut, some time since.
, used II externally, wsth good effect. believe
Il 70 aperfectly safe and eficacious remedy 70 be
nsed in many complaints. s
Nov. 81, 1853.
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MEN AND BOYS CLOTHING

ever offered In this market. We have been very
particular In buying our Clothing, and hatter our
selves that we can rim you out, gentlemen, from
sshead to foet'' for less money than any house In
this Valley. Give usa call. 81 y rii.,'4
-, s. e-f..sI -DOmestfcss rt.t ftNtt
Wehave an unusually large stock OF Domestics
such as Muslins bleached and unbleached, Drill
lirgs, do. Linen and Cotton Diaper, Tickings, &c.
80 Prints. .is4
When IL comes to 9 Calerco'' stwe're around, ~
but all that we need say about prints Is, that We
have The Merrimack, Cocheco, Philip Allen &
Sons, Bay State and spngue brands, which every
body knows are as good as gold dollars
Wall Paper.
This Is Just the season Of the year 10 paper your
walls-they begin 10 look bad. We have made
large accessions TO heretofore extensive stock
Of Wall Paper, and can, without doubt, exhibit
the rRest and most tastefuIly selected stock-and
then so cheap--of any house In these parts.
w. Carpet. ..,o.,sa
stock Of Imported Carpets Of the latest patterns
Rag Carpets always on hand. ~ nlo..a.A
Boots and Shoes .s.,.a
We have one room devoted to this branch of the
business, and We are now prepared TO suit viii
Shoes or Boots, everybody even 10 the smalles
infant Containing ell the varieties Of Ladies
Buskins and Bootees. Misses and Child's Shoes
/ large assortment Of CUsTOM-MADE Boots AND
Shoes OF every description
Hats and Caps
Every grade both for men and boys, even to the
Call in Gents, and " Adam" viii give you 'snts."
aas Hardware,
and the articles usually keptin retail store. II
QueensWare and Glassware
We have an entire new stock, containing SOM
new patterns, and all that is wantedin this way.
But we feel it unnecessary TO say more. Sufic
for us to say we feel very grateful for the liberia
patronage bestowed upon US all through our mer
camille course, and nothing on our part shall b
Idone, at this la.e day, to merit discontinuanc
OF the same. We are sure that II good Goods
| cheap Goods, and plenty Of them, and gentleman
| ly clerksto wait on youis whatyou want, we hav
no fears.
aprilI Nd. GALLloN& SON.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1856-11-07
GREAT RLoon PuRIFIER.

Call on the Agent and getan Almanac, and read
the details of the wonderful cures performed by
Carriers Sprnish Mixture, lin most cases where
everything else had signally failed.) The limits
OF an advertisement will not admit their full in
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1856-11-07

Wholesale Depot, att. & g. Rcakhir's, No. 81
Pearl-st. Gin.
DR.. Forsha, Drug stcro, North side Of Fi;th-st.,
doors east OF Smith, Gin. o..
For sale by ID. ", Johnston, NJ. W. Halle, siaugh-
ter q Williams, J. Powers, Linck & Farquhsr,
and VIM. L. Farquhsr, In Brookyille, and by coun-
try merchants generally.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1856-11-07

The juice shonld be placed in
the boilers Immediately upon be-
ing pressed out, and then boiled
slowly until the scum ceases to
rise; then stir in a teaspoonful Of
air-slacked lime to five gallons OF
juice; continue skimming and
boiling until the strip thickens
and hangs down in flakes on the
rim Of the dipper. | have made
the dearest strip bv simply boil
ing and skimming, without lime
or other CHARTERS: but the lime is
requisite to neutralize a portion
of the acid in the juice. The
true proportions must be deter
mined by well conducted expert
ments.
The cost Of making the siruE
in upper Georgia, in my opinion
will not exceed ten or fifteen cents
per gallon. This / shall be able
to test another season Explaining
and working up fifty acres Of tht
cane.
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Certificate fromN.s. Hubble, Of the Cincinnati

Certificate from Ms. Hubble, OF the Cincinnati
Fuel Co. - IS s.
Flat, between two boats, and fastin the gears at
the time, and steamboat passing, which damned
the boats 70 gether, with the horse struggling at
the time. He was We ry much cut and bruised
After we got him out we applied Mr.. Forsha's Al
teratiye Balm freely 70 the cuts and bruises, ex-
pecting, however that the horse was ruined. But
after standing about thirty-six hours, the horse
was put to work, as we'll as ever, exceptthe scars
in consequence OF the cutshe goi-
And We would cheerfully recommend it 10 the
public as the best medicine we have used, and we
have tried all OF he different kinds that are i'm use.
concur with others in recommending DIR, For
sha's Alternative Balm as the best medicine we
ave ever used for horses, and also for cuts and
bruises on the human person.
N. IS. HUBBLE
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Certificate from Chas. s. Bryant, ESQ.

Certificate from Chas. s. Bryant, Esq.
Cincinnati, Jan. II, $50.
During the summer and fall OF ls49 was quite
Ill ut different times, from disease OF the disease
of tho stomach and bowels. By the FIRST Of De-
cember, the complaint had run through the various
stages of the diarrhea and dysentcry, and finally
the piles set in TO complete The almost intolerable
physical misery 10 whichth latter complaint fire.
quently sobjects the sufferer. had been confined
70 my bed for abouta week with this last COM
plsint, and was very muco reduced. had appli-
cd 70 skillful physician, who had prescribed for
me several Gays, but saw no evident symptoms
OF recovery. Atthis point OF time, Forsha's Al
terativeBalm came under my observation. BY
considerable persuasion, Il was Induced TO take Il
In small doses OF teaspoonfuI as often as a par
oxysms Of the disease came on. bad taken some
three Of these doses, when felt decidedly better
and afterwards recovered with such rapidly that
In two days ARR commenced taking the Balm, /
entirely free from the effects Of the disease.
believe the BALM Is an excellent remedy for
dyspepsia and It's kindred complaints, dyarrhea,
dysentery and the piles. have made this state
ment at the request OF Ar. Forsha, who kindly
agered me the medicine which believe effected
o cure In the above case.
re- Respectfully yours,
81 CuAs. 3. BRYANT.
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The strip was Of peculiar dis
agreeable taste, entirely unfit for
table use. ~ s4etesa4
The following tests we're made
at the mill by DR.. Battery, Of
Rome, Ca, a Graduate of the
Philadelphia College Of Pharma-
cy: tfav
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1856-11-07

- AI|N v FA@R* w. -
DR. HUNTRR's MED
~ an original and pop
ular Treatise on Man
and Woman; their Ply
siology, Functions and
sexual Disorders OF ey-
cry kind, With never
aillngRemedies for the
speedy cure of all dis-
eases Of q private and
delicate character, Incl
dent 70 the violation o.
-.
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Nov. 81, 1885
Squatter sovereign., 1856-05-06

ding cold, phosPhorescens glare, like
rotten wood OF Sinking mackeref at mid
night-smiles that reflect none Of the bor.
rowed light Of afectation, for design or
intrigue. I alsolove to hear a respectable,
mild-drawn. heart-born laugh, when sum
moned by an appropriate occasion; bat as
for an inveterate, clownish, haw-hawing,
horse-cachinating habit. despise it-am
ready to howl at it, Ike dog at FISH,
horn blown in his ear. Your spasmodlc
fits of loud laughter, my friends. instead
OF gathering an extra coat of fat upon
your bones, is far more likely TO consums
what little tallow may have been permitted
to conglomerate in the region Of your
ribs. Excessive laughter. my needless
brethren, is moreover not unattended with
danger: you might possibly snap one Of
the +" thousand strings" with which the
harp of the human system is strung-and
then where would any more laugh come
froma History informs us. if memory
doesn't trick me, that Timoleon, the young
er, killed himself wish laughter at seeing
an ass eat figs. So, you see, he snapped
his iddle-string, and laid down and died
like another jackass! Take warning.
my incautious brethren, and keep taut
rein upon your risible propensities; for.
in this comical age, far more dangerous
sights beset the inexperienced laughing
philosopher than donkey munching over
basket of figs. Some folks, Of ticklish,
touch-wood dispositions, nigh, jeopardise
their lives to see you pitch into the eleven
o'clock free-lunch, OF mark with what lu.
dicrous avidity our public servants pick up
and devour the peoples money-like SO
many geese at a corn-crib.
Keep up good cheer, my dear friends.
let come what may come live temperate-
ly, that good digestion may wait on appe.
tite; endeavor. by your own jolly good
nature. to make all happy around you, and
you will stand good chance to grow fat
-and then laugh h!-laugh your way down
the gentle declivity to the tomb. " Die
a-laughing," for aught 1 care. So mote
it be!
Squatter sovereign., 1856-05-06
The Law of Newspapers.

I. Subscribers who do not give express no.
tice to the contrary are considered as wish
ing to continue their subscription.
2 If subscribers order the discontinuance OF
their periodicals, the publisher may continue
70 send them until all arrearages are paid.
3. f subscribers neglect or refuse to take
their ueriodicals from the Office to which they
are directed, they are held responsible, I'll they
have settled the bill and ordered them discon-
tinued -,
q. If subscribers remove to otherplaces with
out informing the publisher, and the papers are
sent to the former direction, they are held res
ponsible. J..
S. The Courts have decided that refusing TO
take periodicals. from the office, or removing s
and leaving them uncalled for, is prima facia
evidence Of intentiona fraud.
Squatter sovereign., 1856-05-06
High Life below Stairs.

When this satirical farce was brought
out in London, sold Drurykame very
near being mobbed by the infufIaied Wallets
and lacqueys whom it SO cleverly took of:
But in Young America, no such offence
can be taken at a squib, and therefore, the
following, from the New York correspon-
dence Of the Sunday Mercury, is capital
illustration of IS Young America grated
ON little Irish assurance and impudent
go-aheadativeness.
l cannot yet drive the election out of
my head, and apropos of that, just heard
a very funny anecdote relative to it. 1t
runs in this wise:
Some two years ago, Coleman & Stet-
son, of the Astor House, had pet waiter.
who suddenly, for some unexplained rea-
son, left them. This waiter was called
Mooney. The day before yesterday. Mr..
Coleman happened in at the Metropolitan
Hotel, and there. in the reading room, he
saw Mooney, as large as life, smoking a
cigar, and perusing the morning papers.
"Good morning, Coleman" said Moo
ney, without rising.
"Good morning." responded Coleman,
81 am glad to see you. Are you here
now[ mean are you located in this
hotel a''
"Yes, sir -
"Glad to hear that. too. You'll find
the Lelands first rate men. You'll like
them, know"
eyes, they're pretty clever fellows y
said Mooney, impudently.
"Clever fellows - exclaimed Coleman
who wondered how Mooney would dare
to speak so disrespectfully of his employ.
ers; '.they are excellent men, and yor
ought to be proud to be with themr'
81 am,'' said Mooney, putting out from
his mouth fresh cloud of tobacco smoke
"Well, Mooney" resumed Coleman
while you are well, stay here. Let me
| give you piece of advice, however. The
Lelands are. as said before, excellent
easy, good-natured men; but they do no
like to be imposed upon. IF they see yol
here smoking cigars and making free witt
| the guests. they will most likely tell you t.
leave the house."
"Snw
my advice is" continued Coleman
with parental look, "that you never
show yourself here; stick to your owr
apartments, otherwise could swear you'll
be discharged"
| Why, what the devil do you take me
for2" cried Mooney. starting to his feet
and displaying an elegant ruffied shir
bosom, and cable watch chain.
"Why. waiter, of course -
"No, sir" was the reply, " I'm boar.
der here, and I'm member Of the Leg.
| islature ~
Coleman left, after having made a
very fowery apology. He acknowledged
himself done-completely. With such
law-makers as Mooney. we ought tc
| f1ourish-ought we not
Squatter sovereign., 1856-05-06
GBe Aoet' Column.
WRITE OFTEN.
TO MARY.

Write to me very often,
Write to me very soon
Letters to me are dearer
Than loveliest flowers in June;
They are affections touches
Lighting of friendships lamp,
Fitting around the heart-strings,
Like fre-flies in the damp.
Write to me very often,
Write to me in the joyous morn,
Or at the close of evening,
When all the day is gone.
Then while the stars are beaming
Bright on the azure sky,
When thro' the fading forest
Cold the wild winds sigh,
Draw up thy little table
Close to the FIRE, and write
Write TO me soon in the morning,
Or write to me late at night.
Write to me very often;
Letters are links that bind Z
Truthful hearts to each other,
lettering mind to mind,
Giving to kindly spirits
Lasting aud true delight.
ye would strengthen friendship,
Never forget to write.
Squatter sovereign., 1856-05-06
.F.zRx.''
sTORY.

own site is situa-
+, in Kansas Terri
e the town of Ia
densely populated
by the finest soil
ftory, with a per-
a view of the riv-
and below. The
is located on a bed
quality. Arrange
said stone coal
Joint Stock Com
(which time there
[e is now, i'm course
W Mill, which will
a few weeks; also,
|ern is in process or
I'D for the accom-
short tine.
Re Lots Immediate
so doing, by call
/ Jonathan Hartman,
led Agents to sell
or both may at all
Uses, ready to ac-
} the most liberal
;. SPRATr,
REMINGTON,
w. BRADLEY,
COLLINS.
Trustees.
Squatter sovereign., 1856-05-06
AN APPEAL FOR KANSAS.
DEDICATED TO MAJOR suroRp.

DEDICATED TO MAJOR BUFoRD.
Help for Kansas EVERY one
Living meath a Southern sun;
lis prize we ought to clasp,
Ere it's shaken from our grasp
Fertile prairies, lovely streams,
Cleaning in the MONDAY beams,
Lie inviting to our eyes
Shall we gain the lovely prizef
Give to Kansas all who claim,
A heritage in Southern fame;
II is worth our blood and treasure,
Without stint and without measure;
rate DEGREES it as the field,
Where we win, or ALL we yield,-
Have we nothing but our sighs,
To contribute for the prize?
AID for Kansas !-give your mite,
twill show your heart is righ.-
Drops of rain make up the sea,
And this " new Thermopyle,n
may De won from any foe,
by the trifle each may throw -
II We lose the lovely prize,
Shame is written on the skies!
Give to Kan sas ladies fair,
are contributing their share
living money, cheering On,
!a,.lIaosma's noble son.
VINO will falter when they plead?
IS there one that will not bleed
For this country-for this prize,
And the light OF woman's eyes.
Squatter sovereign., 1856-05-06

E@ A man who had both arms broken
by rail road accident, claiming damages
the company offered him small sum of
money, and Is free ticket over the road
for life? This was adding insult to injury
They evidently meant to kill him off alto
gether.
Squatter sovereign., 1856-05-06

ga A gentleman having given .
quantity of peaches to the laberers on the
road in the vicinity of Boston, one ofthem
was asked how he liked them; he said
the fruit was very good bun the seeds
scratched his throat little as he swallow
them.
Squatter sovereign., 1856-05-06

B@ Spikes, who caused the forcible
expulsion of large cat from his boarding
house, because it playfully put its paws In
to his soup, now absolutely refuses to touch
the sausages. unless the landiady will ex-
plain where the aforsaid animal has gone
Squatter sovereign., 1856-05-06

EY- ! met her inthe sunset bright, her
gingham gown was blue; her eyes that
danced with delight, were of the same
dear hue. And always when the sun goes
down, I shall think of the girl in the ging-
ham gown.
Squatter sovereign., 1856-05-06

&c A London merchant sent pas
sionate biliet-doux to lady, requesting
her heart and hand. The following post
cript shows that he was business man:
P. s." Please send an early answer,
as I have somebody else in my eye."
Squatter sovereign., 1856-05-06

EJ The Easton says" A friend
who passed down Chestnut, Philadelphia
on one of the coldest mornings of last
week, met DIR. Kane in shirt sleeves, with
out hat on and in his hand a palm-leaf fan
flaming himself.
Squatter sovereign., 1856-05-06

BE A country editor thinks that Rich
elieu, who declared that the /" pen was
mightier than the sword" ought to have
spoken good word for the scissors
Squatter sovereign., 1856-05-06
!. GRIDLEY.

March 5, 1855.
Ktensiye travel in
States, as a Cen
Ian Liniment, and
Favor ine with a
! Hair Restorative,
roduce it in many
as my own head
iuable properties,
tural color. l am
as almost white ,
t bottles, my hair
) at eighteen, and
e, and | would hot
4, for the price Of
md to any matter
hir Restorative
g engaged in the
to hear from
IS, Tennessee.
JsI. B. BOONE.
/ Restorative con-
than the clarified
hat hereafter we
|"tNy n',hand both
J. Which contains
! required to specify
fet, st. Louis, 3l6
by all Druggists
+ Emily patent medi-
fral terms at Prof.
|ruarkett street, St.
FIX bottles for S5 /;
F.; quarts S3, or
b larger discount
|ities.
lists.
IS Oriental Sana-
| Magic Life Pills,
|ther or the money
F ember this and try
Gibson X. T.
Squatter sovereign., 1856-05-06

B@ Old Major Beverly was the great
est eater we ever knew. One day, at a
sumptuous entertainment, we overheard
him asking the waiter, in whose hand he
slipped dollar -" Are you sure hav e
eaten OF eyerything7"
Squatter sovereign., 1856-05-06

pa John Reeve was accosted on the
Kensington road by an elderly female, with
a small bottle Of lin in her hand.
I" Pray sir, I beg your pardon-is this
the way to the workhouse g.
John gave her look of clerical dignity,
and pointing to the bottle, gravely said
{" No madam, but that is