Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1856-04-18

S"' Ao"n'HiP hipV'ion pno,fV on
very quietly. and resulted in the tri-
umphant yindication of those princi-
pies that have ever been che rished by
a majority Of the citizens of this town
ship. Our "old friends" of the north
east part Of this township labored
long and arduously to bring the town.
ship under old line rule. ard thought,
no doubt, their efforts would be crown
ed with such success. but in this they
were too fully deceived. "Our side"
made no kind of effort, merely enough
however to show them syhat we can
do when the proper time arrives, to
call out the strength of the township.
Report says the old liners are holding
Experience meetings" all over the
country. Theirs must be asad expe-
rience, with very faint and remote
prospect for the better. The fact is,
Old Lineism elAbodies principles that
will insure, the defeat of that party
as long as they hold to those princi-
Piles. Then the only prospect of sue
cess before them is to "tack about"
aud inscribe on their Banners a code
of principles that will not insult the
good sense and morality Of every
thinking man in the country. Time
will demonstrate the truth of this
statemest. or we mistake the signs OF
the times. 2Everything augurs well for
the success and ultimate.trium OF
Republican principles.
The Old Liners, al their township
meeting cast the vote Of the township
for Dr. Clifford and J.. H. Faurot for
Representatives, John Samuels for
Sheriff, and John Burton for Treasur-
er. 1t is said that the Holiday
prospects are not very flsltering at
present. That there is strong feel
ing existing against him all over the
county. we shouldn't wonder if they
could select man that would make a
better Representative, and one who
would reflect more honor upon the
county. The Dr.'s prospects bid fail
in this portion of the county. Doc
has many warm personal friends
wherever he is acquainted. In word
he is a clever fellow, and were he no
SO outlandishIy. Old Lineish. there il
no man in the county we would sooner
see elevated to the station of Repre-
sentative than him. Old Posey, hi
former home. where he spent his boz
hood days, and made many warn
friends by his mild disposition an,
manly bearing. can't cast her vote 70
him. A majority of the citizens hav'
no sympathy whatever for mis- new fan
gled notions, and can't vote for hin
for personal considerations alone.
] %W. L. Scott has purchased an,
removed into the brick building. for
merly occupied by James wildridge
He intends fitting it up for a taverl
stand, and when he hoists his sign, th
travelling public will End his house
comfortable retreat.
wPersons desiring to purchas
property in healthy. thriving yillag
can be accommodated in this place. o.
reasonable terms. <
i EEMr. Simeon Barber has com
pleted bis neat Brick residence.
~ The carpenters are at work o
the Christian church. 1t viii be a
ornament to the village when compile
J ted.
ETJohn Ewick. an aged citizen {
this village. died on the 9th ms
He was harmless, inoifensivc Of
man. and lived to ripe old age
} Peace to his ashes.
ET Mr.. John Jennings, of thi
place, expects to start for Iowa. in
few weeks, and intends, we believe.
make Mathis future home. We al
sorry to see such men leaving ou
village. The best wishes Of cur cit
Gems will accompany him.
: REPUBLICAN"