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The Nevada journal., 1856-12-05

10 Somebody in the North Co1jor-
nian, over the signature of "Democri-
tus," gives down terribly on an aspirant
for senatorial honors. Any Yankee US
ed to guessing can name the man.
Southern men will see an abhorred pic
ture in their eyes on reading the descrip-
ton:
candidates for Senatorial honors are
numerous as flies around molasses cask.
Even Muggins is busy. He is a clever
fellow, has Il large share of vanity and
is superlatively ambitious of political
distinction; his character and appear
ance is beautiful mixture of Donny-
brook and the Bowery:" he has made
money by trading in Offices and being
in with certain land spectators; verify
ing the adage of "a fool for luck
Hailing from the city of practical jokers,
York, he arrived in this country at a
time when honest men had something
better to do than holding office. Mug
gins didn't like work, so the jokers ell
ected him to office. Being somewhat
muscular, his companions were chosen
for their proficiency in the manly art.-
They assisted Muggins and he recipro-
Gated by placing them in comfortable
quarters; they acted on the principle of
"honor among thieves" electing men,
bers of the race of Hitites to the most
important positions and dividing the
spoil, never forgetting, when successful,
to shout with stentorian lungs, "Great
is Muggins." But all earthly plea
sures are evanescent. The Muggin-
ties had too good thing to last
long; few of our citizens thought
that honesty and faithfulness were re-
quired in public Offices, and one fine
morning a number of the Hitties found
it convenient to travel, because some
people had opened a ropc-walk. Onthe
supposition that Muggins might be a
harmless character and knowing he was
non compos mentis on particular subjects
he was permitted to remain. But the
hallucination shows itself whenever the
word Senator is spoken; probably by
judicious treatment he may finally re-
cover and become useful member of
society coal-heaver or something of
that sort. We would suggest to the
prastical jokers to quit saying, "Great
is Muggins and Allen is his prophet )"
they should not make fun of the foolish,
for fear they might be struck comical
themselves.
The Nevada journal., 1856-12-05

EWe have more than once, during
the week, paused TO watch the progress
of the cistern which is being constructed
in front of our Office, and the determined
spirit of few stout hearted men en-
gagged in the never-ending toll of Sissy
phus, has challenged our admiration
1t seems an easy task to excavate a
hole ten feet square and as many deep,
but the individual who attempts it in the
friable granite which underlies the town,
will find no small amount of labor as
well as trouble on his hands; for no
sooner than the amount of earth to be
thrown out can be reckoned by few
shovels full, than down comes q dis
couraging quantity from one of the sides
of the pit. This being attacked with
resolution, is soon laid, by stalwarth
arms, on the brink, its place to be quick
ly supplied by another ''cave," and so
on, ad izJfnituns.
In this manner we have seen a few
brave-hearted men contend against the
most discouraging obstacles, but they
have triumphed over "caves" and water,
and have about completed the task they
had self-imposed.
If the mere pleasure of running wild
der machine" can induce men to work
like galley slaves in the mud, rain and
cold, the enjoyment is one to which we
are a stranger, and envy no one the
acquaintance. But if the resolute spirits
we have seen toiling from early morn to
frosty eve, are impelled to their labors
by disinterested desire to protect life
and property, to save their neighbors'
goods in time of danger, they them
selves are working men and have little
to lose,) we allow no one to exceed us
in admiring their indomitable zeal, gen.
erous and unhagging labors, and truly
noble devotion. They deserve the need
of a civic crown more worthy to be
worn than all the budding honors that
adorn warriors crest.
The RULING PAssIoN.-It is aston
ishing how strongly habits, early ac-
ouired, will stick to a man in every
phase of life. The force of habit was
well exemplifed in the Justices Con-
vention on Monday last The conven-
ton was called by order of the County
The Nevada journal., 1856-12-05

CALIFORNIA GRAIN CROP OF 1856
The S. L. Herald has taken pains 10
compile from the reports of the Asses
sors, filed in the Office Of the Surveyor
General, table showing the number of
bushels of wheat, barley and oats raised
this year in seventeen counties:
The Nevada journal., 1856-12-05
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Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1856-12-19
The New York Tribune.

The prospectus Of this well kaown
journal appears in another column
We are glad to know that the friends
OF freedom and equal rights have re.
laxed none Of their zeal in The cause
Of humanity. The temporary success
Of the slave power has only made
them more determined. No instru-
mentality Is more Efficient than the
deliusion Of knowledge. Let the peo-
pie read. Let them know what is 60
ing on. at home and abroad. and they
do tight. The next four years will
increase the knowledge Of the people,
in the affairs Of their government. more
Than the last eight. They arc de-
iermined to read.
The Tribune is. in general. nearly
right. OF course. in seeking infor.
nation from that quarter. our fIiends
will not forget that. for home inte,
eats md home news. they can not dc
without tie American. We have been
highly grati6ed ut the constant influx
Of new subscribers since The election
Let them come.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1856-12-19
Christmas Gifts.

The custom Of making holiday
presents TO children and friends Is
commendabIe, when observed with
due regard for their welfare. A mere
profusion Of candies and swcctincats.
or money to be wasted in frc.crackers.
or other worthless articles. is not the
best. II encourages habit ofextrav-
assnce ,I.at Is pernicious. Deter buy
clothing or suitable books. A toy.
book for a child. teaches It 10 love
books. DR. KceIy has beautiful VA
ricty Of these, and nlse books for
young men. Among these. let Us &c.
commend the Young Americans Life
Of Fremont. lie has also beautiful
presents to good wives. Let good
wives and children expect hand some
book from the City Book Store about
next Christmas.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1856-12-19
Diaries.

The best pocket Diaries heretofore
published. have Teen from the house
Of Carlton Il rorter. New York, but
vc SEQ from the journal that they
have just cot out an Improved edition
for 1887. which will be found. in f. "
days. at the City Book Store. Dr..
KeeIy has already a few Of tho com
mn kind. Better wait for these
They are only 80 cents. and. IL an
improvement on former editions. they
must be excellent. ny the way. this
house has recently published rome
rare and valuable books. which ars
almost unknown in this vicinity. The
efficient agency which il used to circu'
Late ito publications having becom.
almost imperative. less valuable books
by houses that advertise. and sent
specimens Of their books. arc supplsn
ting them. Our city Dock Store csr
hardly afford to advertise, for the ben
eft Of 1t accrucs to others quite nj
much a. TO himself. We look for I
better state OF affairs soon.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1856-12-19
LET US Stand Togo her /"

Nowjust come back 10 the point Of
divergence where we separated last
February-let us stand together upon
tho simple platform OF non .eriens on
Of slwesy. abandoning all uI,raism
with regard TO its nbolilion--and WE
are again with you against the com.
mon enemy. We stand to-day. whcre
We stood IN 1854, and where We have
stood ever since. opposed 10 the repeal
Of the Missouri Compromise, and IN.
comparatively opposed to the extern
sion OF slavery inso any territory sc-
cured. or intended 70 BE- secured. 10
Freedom by that Compromise. IL our
Republican friends will come back 10
that platform where We stood together
for two years. then are We willing once
more TO make co.nmon cause with
them against common foe--but not
otherwisc.--E n. Tribune.
We are DESTROYS OF uniting NIL the
opponents Of slavery extension. but
Tor the life Of US VIC can not see where.
in zee have departed from the platform
Of 1854. nor do we know wherein the
platform Of 1856 materially differs
from IL; except that II adopts practi-
cable proposition for the impractical.
bio one Of Restoring the Missouri
Compromise. We know Of no scheme
to abolish Slavery in the States except
the constitutional one OF restricting its
spread. and thus forcing its friends TO
Ultimate emancipation. Are we 10
dcsist from our opposition to its spread.
/ because. IL confined TO its present
limits. il must die? Will Bro. Gregg
be 30 Kind as to tell us wherein the
Republicans Of 1856 differ from The
Peoples party Of "a? We do not
ask for evidence from the expressions
Of such men ms Julian or Robins son, or
such papers as the Columbus Iadrpen.
dent. but from the platform. and The
acknowledged leaders Of the party
BY hypercriiicism. in some instances.
unlawful hostility to the South. may be
inferred. just Ms our enemies make US
opposed 10 religious liberty and the
rights Of tho foreigners. because we
arc not willing 10 submit quietly to the
d;ctslion OF aliens. We any. most
earnestly: LET US stand together"
In order to do so. let US see how many
points Of agreement We can end. and
how imme.erial the points Of differ.
encc arc. II Bro. Gregg wishes 10
oppose the extension Of slavery, only
in territories secured to freedom by
that compromise" and we 20 that far
and add ''or otherwise" let us work
tremendously Ms far rs We can. and
despuic only about our differences.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1856-12-19
Coming Down.

Either the South was hypocriiical.
before the election. or the ovcrwhel-
ming majorilics for freedom in the
north, convince them that VIC are no
longer frightened by their threats and
buster. A different tone is now
adopted. Here is an extract from n
late editorial in the Richmond Eaqui.
rer:
during the canvass we often spoke
in very round terms Of the universal
moral. political. SO, ial and religious
skrpticism Of the Black Republicans
We asserted The party TO he mere
c,ngeries NJ isms. We were sincere
in our assertions. We are now unde
ce;red. We respec. Americans too
much. North and South. TO believe
Tor moment that party 80 large Ms
that which voted for Mr.. Fremont j.
composed wholly. or indeed chiefly. OF
ianstics. in6drls. ar skeplics. We
have 10 look out other causes for ihi.
national movement. We find u clue
10 them in tho article on which We mr.,
commenting. The North believes the
South 10 arrogant, bearing and
aggressive. The North Is mistaken,
but sincere. The change Of opinion,
policy and position about Slavery. j,
morc marked ut tie South than else.
where, has been universal. and il i,
To this change Of public opinion
throughout Christendom that we CIV,
The new policy OF our GJvernm mt"
That is infinitely more respectful
than the Presidents Message. There
is hope. after all.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1856-12-19

Many Of our readers will remember
William. Housed 10 teach the young
idea how 10 shoot, herc-abouts. We
always knew he would be distinguish.
cd. some day, and sure enough that
day has come and gone. Alter losing
sight Of him for some time. he turned
up at Shelbyvillc few weeks ago. and
the last We heard OF him he Ind Just
closed nm able controversy on the
Slavery question, with q stranger
William once lived in Kentucky. and
he knows a,hcep about Slavery, by OBJ
servation.
Rev. Mr.. Snidor was waiting. ut the
Bennett House. for tho cars. when
some one camc in saying that Henry
Ward Beecher was in town-he.would
like 10 sec him. This aroused Mr.
Cassidy. who. very Enthusiastically
said. "Bctter men than Beecher ard
Greeley had been hung" Mr.. Snider
made few remarks. which were re-
piled 10 in a style similar to FIRST re.
marks. when gentleman. rather
sIouchily dressed. who. had been list
ming. said a few words. for Mr.. Cass-
adny's benefit. Mr.. Cassidy. wincing
under his remarks. begged TO let
him and Mr.. Snider finish. Mr.. Sol.
der simply said That he saw Cassidy
Was in good hands. and had nothing
more to say. After such a drubbing
40 an old liner deserves. who wish.
es all men hung. whose arguments
they can MT answer. and whom
they can not silence. the whistle Of the
coming car was heard, and as the
stranger gathered up his carpet bag.
he simply said. Let us part. friends
my neck Is short. but | don't think
il will soon bc slrctched-my name i.
Henry Ward Beecher." Cassidy
could have been bought right cheap,
about that timo.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1856-12-19

SEcrioxAlisM-On the important
committees Of the United States Senate
there Is not one Republican member.
That Is Sec,ionalism with vengeance
About one million. Eve hundred thou
sand volers-consliIuting a majority.
in thirteen States. are thus virtually
disfranchised 10 the Senate Such u
prescription was never before known.
except when the committees were form
ed three years ago. when Senator
Bright S,iJ chat Messrs. Seward.
Chase. Wade aul others. did not be.
long to n healthy political organiz,.
ton. We think there is some health
IN party that can poll a million and
q half Of votes. while the dominant
party itself has polIcd less than two
millions. and is about 410. 900 in the
popular minority, adding the votes Of
his two opponents. But ,hatis sla.
very. lsiuts its heel on every thing
within It's power. Il wishes to crush
ont freedom Of speech. and equality
Of rights. Talk Of equality OF states
when dominant majority thus dis.
franchises whole stated
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1856-12-19

MIX liRsUlTn &c ihs trlai ~ Cora crtsssrs nj
Br's"k VIE on 81 ur.iay t, Sixth ~ Dses-us-
hr .irlns uhsntsfaci"rs ~ The parties 's'ssrs~a
ih.wb, in,i'r any ani all Corn Cfushvu xho
fesi ~ disposed. 10 meet the
"lMPRovED LITTLE GIANT"
NJ Brcokvs'l,. on tho nrst rmes.ny In September.
1897, 20 comi.ets for Pune, on tAo following
tcrms:
isi. a eommI,iee of nve disInieres,ed rsn
slnlf he thosrn. III lrn~t On days before Tho sn,
'.f iiisl The mrnrer ~ chasing sn!d con.niiss
1" b. d.iefminsd \, consultation with shs eSn,x,-
Of. This committee hall rc~rIvc 60 ca~h fss
thri sefvres, q" hv paid "nt 81 Tho srurss -
III. Eseh empetne MN shall ruy H. N com.
miiiee Sfo. h-l.srr commencing 10 grind; the
m"nl ihus pad 10 e.nssi,uts "a spusss's which
siinil be- nwHrnr ~ th- ,~-t MN. niL.r she con-.
mIlsrc have dsdue hd their COM ensuiien " stat.
cd nboss.
an Tho mills t.rr be &c, b nd ~ On even
anvne.s az m.rl. and shaii IN ns ...s We changed
s.h. No Mn ,l,all Ne fsd or forced ~ hand. hui
aile~ ed. 10 Supply ihemsris.s. shs corn being
thr"wn i""-cit inio The h"rlsofs-
OH. Zach min shali grind sns hundred rcso iu-
tians.
al. Tho same quality Of corn shall be used b.
uii tho Mils.
Sin. The meal of each min shall bs aeenrzssi,
measured q, the eomtnssi~c. snd nH sceount made
at 10. Que bu-h-i OF The n,shi irosn each mlIi
:.a ,sf@se DC a. s ss.ss min .s. b.
n.trd b, thc use ~ The - %, nksomeiss."
iClh. Amer grrnsiinR tc ths sa,is:sctcn NJ The
cnr,milfer, tho sirrnrih ana suitability 10 enrh
mill rhni be rrpsrn. d, putt, ssss The msii-
.urh hart su-taneos Ne arr iabis 10 get into IN
in ur.innry usars until NJ. tss mnis Ars eishcs
br.ken "r oihsrwi,s rendered. ussisrs.
% shnl tss the duty of Me comm Nse n noie 81.
tnslssls NIL the agnltiss ct e.sk ssil. sai ussk
th"foaxh examinations v In that vsw. To make
u nrmnr adam OF vnch Item thai fails unsH fihcIs
ois -rsaiun. aud &c % ihr sfhi 70 esef retire AMI
compare n.tes. aud srnder NIL keissSE snj
award this Premium Ia the NiIi which sbsii. Ia
hsir ",,inion. beat dcrrfvs ".
Il cha Il b. ohl,. atps, uton III oomp<tlion thai
the. siuil b. upon The xfaund. ready for elssr<l-
ing, W bine O'Clock. A. M..-and sis3 upoh ihs
eSumitssc 10 b. p'eseu, nt that h:sr
NiLLiAA hULyC Ros
0ssekvills. Dec ushs ~ Y
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1856-12-19
Obituary.

ObAsuhiy y
robert John Esq. for 20 years n
citizen OF Brookvilie. died nj bis resi-
dence ut o'clock on Sunday morning.
Dec. l4,h 1886, aged ~ years and 10
month, after one weeks illness. lie
was born in Chester county Pennsy J.
vania, Feb. 10Th 1894, OF humble and
pious parents. lie was married To
Asenaih Graves, Marsh 10Th. 1900
moved to Middleton Ohio, in 1871 or
1919. and from thence to l,rookviIIe
in February 1916. where he resided
uulil his death. After his removal TO
Brookville. being without profession
or trade. he embarked in mercantile
pursuits. in partnership with u broth
crinlaw. With the reruliions in trade.
Of 1861 there house went down.
with thousands Of others which were
Frustrated by the financial tornado.
which swept over the country.
With chat acteris!ic integrity which
marked his whole life. lie surrend-
cred to his creditors his entire proper.
". but j, was insufficient TO pay the
debts OF the firm. lie made nm tx
pose Of his affairs. aud informed hi
creditors that il life aud health were
spared. he would pay the utmost far
thing. and then addressed himself to
Tie task Of satisfying those engage.
ments. Without capital or n tradv.-
without u profession or amy regular
business. with an increasing family.
and his limited cap city TO make mon.
ey. this seemed nm endless and hope
less undertake e. but duty wns plain,
and with nm unfaltering faith and de.
termination. with the cordial co.opera.
lion Of his devoted wife. with q strict
economy and unliring labor. after
about fifteen years OF patient toll he
pail the last dollar ol this debt
How unlike the modern way Of dispo-
sing OF such affairs
During this time he was greatly
aided by generous and approaching
public. who twice elected him JUS
licc " The Peace. twice a sheriff. and
twice Ms clerk OF the ceunty. at times
when private character. Of n noble
type. was u passport to public favor.
In 1929 he lost. By death An inter.
esting and promising son. nged hour
years. to whom he and his wife were
very much attached. Thus. tie after
tie which bound them TO earth wer.
severed. and lie with true wisdom
turned his attention heavcnward. lie
and his wife together attached them.
selv0s 10 the NJ. L. Church soon
after this death. lie erected family
altar and joarneyei towards the heav.
emily home.
His first wife died September, 1880;
and he was married again. TO Martha
Wiles. February 1888. who 10 now lelt
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1856-12-19

Masonic FrsrivAL.-The members
OF this ancient fraternity will lave a
public installation Of their oficers NJ
Iarrison. on ST.. Johns day. Satur.
day, tho eth inst, Mt 2 o'clock p. n .
I, be followed by an address. after
which supper will be parsaken Of. to
be prepared at tho Gerard House By
NJ. j. Schroyer. The Graft we are in
formed, Of all surrounding Lodges are
solicited tcattend.
RI CITIES Il. D. chafcc IL taking
some pretty pictures as his gallery 10
Haile's building. lie shows pictures
that speak for themselves and for tho
artist TOO. lie wants ours 10 put With
the other good looking pictures but
our modesiy forbids. You who are
not afflicted with modcsly can 60. and
soon see yourself rs others see you.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1856-12-19
HMiller. Orion & Mulligau. of A.

kJMiller. Orion & Mulligan. Of Au-
burn New Yo,k. are publishing some
OF the best. as we'll as some Of the
most readable books Of the day. One
Of their late publications is Life 10
the IIineracy." said 10 BE- "irue to
life." Il Is spoken Of BY the press In
high terms. The copy sent to US has
been miscarried. We hope the pub.
fishers will send US another copy. ms
Dr.. Krely. of the city Dock Store,
wishes to sell them. which he cannot
do well without the nj OF the press
lie has yet on hand & stock Of "AIy
Bondage and Ny Freedom" which
would have been sold year ago. had
they been properly noticed in the local
press. lie sold his entire stock Of
"Dred" in few days after The notice
We gave IL. md has nearly exhausted
tic new supply which he has since or.
deird. There is not moro reading
people 10 the wsst. than lives ia this
Valley. All they want is to know
where TO Get 6 'od books. II isa great
mistake of publishers to rely on the
CT y maiket. The city buys newspa.
|pers-shs ccualry buys books.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1856-12-19


time shall come when ''lhe knowledge
Of the Lord shall cover the earth. as
the waters do tho great deep" and
every true m should labor TO con.
tribute 10 this great end. and then
slavery md serfdem will cease.
So Of African slavery ON this cont.
nent It's life depends upon its end
less extension. We ksow that we
have tight to say Il shall not come
into Incians. or spread into. Territories
now free. This Ear only do We pro-
pose to GO. and this "a, we have flro.
Gregg with us. HEART AND SOUL"
and we can not SEQ how any hum,ne
person can r.fusc to help US In this
work. To Xix bounds to II. is to cause
those who are Interested. TO enquire
what they shsll do to be saved from
its curse. This Is their concern. and
we do not propose TO interfere with II.
unless they should asF us TO help
'hem. We can adopt the language OF
NJ. urcgg:
III then IL be m evil. let those who
suffer under il take their own good
time. and adopt their own measures.
for its removal. We Of the free North
have nothing to do with IL. except TO
keep il from our own doors. and 10
prevent. " possible. it's exlen lion into
territory heretofore soIvmnly dedicated
{, Freedom-lsriiory secured 10 us By
the wisdom and foresight of our faith.
ers. where We and our children might
20 ana enjoy the blessings Of free
republican government. beyond and
above the corrupling and debasing 10.
duence Of humnn chattlcdom."
We see nothing in the prospectus Of
the New Yosk Tribune-wo know Of
nothing in the Republican Platform.
I'VE have heard nothing from any
respectable Republican speaker. thai,
conflicts with this daty as expressed
BY our friend Gregg. We were recent
" raped roundIy by friend for not
svowing ourself hostile TO slavery.
where 1t exists. We hate slavery.
We hate IL everywhere: but We shall
choose our own method Of warning
against II. Wo shall aim to keep Il
whers IL l.. and let those Interested
"adops their own measures for its re-
movai."
We believe that Mr.. Gregg. like
thousands Of others. blinded by prj
udiee or something eIse. has failed to
give the Republicans their due. and
we hope that when they fully under.
stand The designs Of their fellow CHI.
sens. they will be vi.h them. "nEARr
Axp sorL." in resisting the spread Of
this great evil. and thus constitutional.
" and successfully abo.ishit.
We acknowledge tho rights Of the
South. under the Constitution. Ours
is hard bargain. In the compromises
Of that instrument. but We will live up
TO il. They shall have tho pound Of
desh. but not drcp OF blood.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1856-12-19
Free Whisky.

We are pleased with the promp.
and fearless manner ia which Gregg
Of the Tribune Is showing up RUNS
doings In the city OF New Albany
Let nm independent press show up the
ou,rages Of the monster. rum. and a
sir,uous people will Danish Il from the
lsnd. Politicians say. "hands oiT--ii
is dangerous subject to handle" but
the peolpc say down with the monster
and down with the dcmagosues who
are afraid 10 meet the issue: