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Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1856-01-04
NEW CASH
CLOTHING HOUSE.

s.fhetaste and character Of anatlon are known
~ it, costame.-Scorr.
BELIEVING AS WE DO IN THE TRUTH
ID Of our ''mott"," We are endeav0rifg to de
sign something 10 elevate Us In the estimation II
those WIZ believe tue "apparel proeiaims the
man. The undsssigned l. aware that IL Is al
most futile TO attempt 10 catch the attention OF
the public through the medium NJ nm advertise
ment. yetne cannot refrain from endeavoring 10
impress upon the minds OF his patrons and the
public generally, that etaste'' Is one of the first
things 10 be studied In garment, that Il combines
EssE, ELEGANCE AND DcRABiLITy, and that a gar
ment cut and made In this manner WHILE COSTS
NO MoaE than one bunglingly thrown together,
displays 10 it, greatest advantage the beauty aud
symetfy If a perfect form, and conceals The de-
fleets OF an impe rfect In illustration OF this
We could point TO many who 'ssinlk through the
world scarce half made mp, and that so lamel,
aud unfashoDabiy that dogs bark anthem, as they
halt by"
Not that they have been curtailed of fair pro-
PARTON. by "dlssemblinR nature" but from the
fact that they did not purchase thsif dress OF n
practical ta1ior. To sach we would recommend
the new, iashionably, and well selected stock Of
Clothing of
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1856-01-04
TER M s.
When not paid during the year. $500
when not paid within six months............e:5o
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When not paid during the year. $500
when not paid within six months............e:50
When paid In advance. 900
This Is as cheop as a psper this slze can be fur
nished at, Wen cut of from all public printing
not even allowed the post Office printing TO which
II Is entitled by law.
Al subscribers are understood as engagingto
continue unless stipulated Otherwise. when
disconiinuance is contemplated notice should be
given before the time Is out and arrearagss MUST
BE PAID. ttt
That our subscribers may know how the Amer-
can Is regarded abroad, We inset the following
from many notices we have received by our CO.
temporaries;
UTMr. Goodwin Is u ready writer, and an able
man. The American has falleninto good hands,
Richmond Palladium.
UPMr. Goodwin wielis vigorous pen. ar.
clarkson made good editor, but we have
doubt there others of equal ability and indus
try.-GreeHsbnTg Press.
D-f7T. A. Goodwin is known in this section Of
country possessing talents OF the 0rst order, and
we doubt not thai he will support the high stand
ing OF The American ,--LawreRce6nrg Press.
BKooKvtLLx AMERIcAN.-rhis paper has been
oEsiderably enlarged, and Is now (as IL stated By
he EDITOR thee largest paper In Indiana. II -
large enough in all conscience. Friend Goodwin
Is one OF tie real prOgressives. and we hope his
subscription list will be ms much increased IN
length as his paper Is Increased In size.-conners-
vile TifRes.
c-TGoodwin, Of the BrookviIle American has
of the neatest papers published anywhere Nesg
gfbanv Tribune.
The Rrookv lie American comes 10 us greatly
enlarged and somewhat improved In appearance.
We believe IL Is now. the largest paper, aud one
OF the best In the Siate.--Shefbyviiie Banner.
sThe Indiana American has been greatly en-
larged and beautiied, and Is now the largest u. VS.
paper published In the state OF Indians and Is of
the clearest type also. -iPesfern Ghrisffan 3dve-
cate.
The Brookylle American has been very
terlally enlarged aud The sharp shots with which
II abounds shows that preachers eau edit secular
papers first rate II they chose Co. It's Editor, Rev.
n. A. Goodwin enjoys his present yocatonas II he
had been raised 10 it--wr.es and say just whathc
pleascs aboutall partles-and makes up paper
thatis wide awake aud readable In lie every col.
umn. Goodluck 10 him.--SoHth Bend Regisfer.
IKDfATk AMKRicAN.--r This paper has been lately
enlarged and improved, aud Is one OF the most
independent papers In the STATE tits plain-spo.
ken, aud generally right upon the great neral
quotations. OF the day - I'D fesiervs' Magasfae.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1856-01-04

The following persons have ordered their paper
discontinued, without paying arrearages, OF have
done worse by moving on and neither paying ar
rearages, or ordering them discontinued. We
publish the list for tie benefit OF merchants and
others. who may be saved more than double the
cost osthe paperby consulting the list when asked
90 credit any OF the following persons. Weare OF
opinion that not ono Of them will pay any debt "
he can helpit Simply because ours Is TOO small
to 90 sffer and sue on. they hope i evade pay
nent- As payment Is made We will remove the
mama lrnm the list hnlnM.
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Gorrtsponotnfe.


s>@@ oo9J cts@s mas eHtu mat us
lance lends cnchantment to the scene. ("
It's very true. Before coming TO this
part of the great West. I had fancied
70 see . country Of surprising beauty;
adapted 10 all the purposes Of agri.
culture; prairies and woodlands. hills
and daIes. brooks and rivers. all with
cut fault spread over the land; making.
in connection with the climate. fault
less combination Of beauty. comfort
and utility.
III am disappointed, though think
Iowa viii ultimately be good State
am disappointed in not finding what
has been represented by the land spec
uIsters.
Had known that the numerous
letters which have filed the papers
Tor the last two years were the work
Of mere specuIa tors. ! could have made
proper allowance; but seeing the coun-
try and seeing the spectators. enables
me the more certainly to come to. what
l consider. correctconclusions. There
i here. like at home, poor lands and
rich lands. The man who puts money
into the hands of spectators to be ex-
pended in lands, may not always con-
slider himself rich because he owns a
half section. or more, Of land in Iowa.
Il might fall in good place or it
might not. Better that any one who
wishes 10 locate home should see it
himself, and then il he gets it in the
middle Of prairie. where the wind
blows gale. he has no reason to
charge his misfortune to any bat him
self In travelling over the most Of
the State. | find very many persons
who are entirely dissatisfied with the
locations they have made. These.
however, are generally persons who
came from good homes IN the older
sections Of the country. expecting
here to find the Eden represented by
Interested persons. There is strange,
and it sometimes seems to me. an un-
natural uneasiness. in the breasts Of
some men. to be seeking paradise on
earth. Comfortably situated on a
good farm. with every thug necessa-
~ 70 make the outer man free from
care, and plenty to pave the road to
the tomb. yet they follow after the
phantoms Of spectators. and some
times sacrifice their all. These per-
sons here have their reward. Some
have good locations. some miserably
poor. These latter can well write up
on their door post this epitaph--
~ vas veil bit wished to be better. took physic
and died.
-. - -.
ao.es' INC aesaai SCI
tiers as in far better condition than
those who have invested their money
here for speculation, because I think
this VIII be fair agricultural State
'' n.y. ss' = mas sens'"'''
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. ''e va :. '''aaso INC '''ns
-. - y
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80 - -. ' -
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80. - 80 y ANU 'Pseu'"
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NJ.
nese are SPECTATORS on iand war
rants. You can see them here with
warrants by the handful Many of
them are agents in CHARGE Of FINDS
for homes, ,.n s,nar;. ~ ~.
10000 ma
' ea'ne' 'nen own nests. ms
they do by getting pay for hunting up
lands, and entering the best for them
selves. and the poorest for their en-
nlov.x. A..,ta. .;..sus
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1856-01-04
Library Meeting.

The friends of The Library Association, partcu-
larry the aboring are requested 10 meet at The
ofice Of Geo HOLLAND, on Saturday evening al
O'Clock, Dec. -. 1855. II Is important 10 have
full meeting, as business Of Importance has 10 be
transacted. dec -
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1856-01-04
Land for Sale.

The undersigned offers his Fam, on the Brook
VILE and AEdersonviile Turnpike, IS mites from
Brook Vile, for sale on very reasonable terms. IL
Is valuable grass farm. For particulars come
and see H..
dec i4aw GEORGE W. KIMBLE
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1856-01-04
Which HAVE A COMMON ORIGIN II
NAL RIA OR MAS A

This subtle atmosphere poison, which at certain
seasons Is unavoldaby inhaled AZ ever breath, Is
the came In character wherever IL exlsts,-north,
south east or west--and viii every where yield 10
this newly discovered ANfIDOIk, which neu-
ralizes the robson, completely purhes the system,
and thus entirely removes all the cause Of disease
Tie Proprietor distinctly claims these extraor-
binary results from lis use:
twill protect any resident or traveller. even In
the most siekly or swampy localities from any
ague or bilious disease whatever, or any injury
from constantly InhaIng Maleria or Miasma.
Ii will instantly check the ague In persons who
have suffered for aay length Of time, from ONE DAY
To TWENTY vsAAs. so that they need never have AN
OTHER CHILL, by continuing lis use according TO
directions.
II will Immediately relieve ell the distressing
results OF bilious ague diseases. such Is general
gins TO recover appetite aud strength, aud contin-
ues until permane and radical cure IS Effected
And a. a proof that Il IS also ....
WORTHY OF PUBLIC CONFIDENCE
Because OF it,
SINGULAR AND ENTIRE HARMLRsSNESS,
The following certificate from, one Of the most
celebrated chemists In the United States " attached
~ New York, juno /, 1856.
II have made che meal exaniDation Of Rhodes
Fever and ague Cure, or antidote TO Maiaria, aud
havetested II for Arsenic, Aercury, Qninine and
Str.ebnine. but have not found particle OF either
In It. nor.haxe found any substance ns its com
osition thai would prove injurious to the coDsti-
luton '.JAS. X. Chiffon, n. d. chcmist."
This Allows 0f It's
FREE USE As A PREVENTIVE
by which all persons may be sure of entire free
dom from the above named diseases no matter how
sick ~ the season or swampy the locality.
PROOFS OF EFFICACY are frequently pub
lished, aud the confidence Of the public = asked
only IN proportion 8 il actual merits wherever
introduced and used. fhese only are relied upon
10 prove is worth.
One or Two bottles will answer for ordinary cas-
es; some ma, require more. directions printed
Ia German, French. aud Span IN. accompany each
bottle. Price One Dollar. Prepared anu sold by
the Proprietor,
JAMES A. RHODES, Proyidence,R l.
For sale BIZ druggists generally. nov9
A. WOoDllAl.L q Co,
Agents In Braokvillc and for sale by dealers gen
orally throughout the Uuited States and.cmIsdas.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1856-01-04
INDIANA BANK NOTE LIST.
CORRECTED WEEKLY BY
z. G.. BUNK Am a Co., BANKERS,

- ~---s-- ~~, u-s.as.g
10 " 60 - .s.1 ~. 49, - a.
cINC INNATI o H o:
Who win receive them af the foiIowfng rates III
payment for exchange and nom correspondents
AT PAR.
New Work and VirvInia state stock, hvensviiies
ONE HALF PEh CENT. DiSCoONt.
Savings Bank, ConRcrsvfie,
finders Bank, Indianapolis,
Central Bank, Indianapolis,
Bank Of the Capitol, Indianapolis,
Fayeue County Bank, Connersyille,
Indiana Bank. Madison,
Kentucky stock Bank, Columbus,
aerchants anu haehahicss We" hioAn5i
cambridge ~ bask,
oramefs{ p4nk' .aia{sues 80,
e Ssns az. s"a'i rssa "rmsAh ~"
1&r*t Af-uHf Et4uttitts
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1856-01-04
LAUREL SEMINARY.

LAUREL SEMINARY.
V,HE SECOND TERM OF THIS rNsTITU-
- ton, under The Present Board u fnsfrncfIon.
viii commence Monday, The Ord Of September and
continue eleven weeks. Further arrange ment.
In regard 70 terms and vacations viii be snsdc.
and announced atthe close Of the Term.
Tuition Per Quarter.
For Reading, Whiting, Spelling, Geography
and Arithmetic -. -.-..... - 90
Common English Branches, Philosophy in
cluoed ...-...ss... 400
Higher English Branches, Greek and Latin
Languages -ss..-..-- 400
No deduction win be made for absence. exccpt
IN cases Of protracied iiness, or otherwise una
roidable delay. RI
All bills for tuition are considered due a. ths
end Of the term, and mustb be promptly paid.
ttis urgently requested BY tho Ieachcrs thai
al who design 10 attend, will be preseuf on the
hrs day Of the term, the school WIN be classf-
cd. Htsfery desirable that tfis> rule be strictly
complied with, as we'll on The account Of The con-
xenlenceof the teachers, The Interest the stu
dent.
.. R.MARsH } Associate
A. W. BiEGHLE, Principals.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1856-01-04
FARM FOR SALE.
FARM FOR SALE.
S. F. RODMAN,
Merchant Tailor,

rYAs OPENED A SHOP IN THE ROOM
II fofmerls occupied By John II. Quick. as an
Auditors Otfice on the Public square. He kteps
a supply of Cloths, cassineres DC. aud can fur
nlsh cloths, made 10 IL, as cheap and much better
casing. hut Is powerful ON tiis. Gail aud leave
your measure and be fitted out la style.
Oct ~
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1856-01-04
"RATTING,"s
COMPETITION PREVENTS IN
POSITION 4"

"Raiiing,n Is The appellalion given TO those prin-
tiers .who will work Tor less price than l. gcner
ally paid for printing" But by the aid OF our
Power press, and other iaeiliies,we arc now pre-
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1856-01-04
Groceries.

II stock Of Young Tyson. Cunpowder. imperial
wi q BLACK Teas 4 large aud we'll selectedof late
imporsuons, pure and fresh. Also. Prime Rio j.
java Mocha and l.akuaEara co1eest Prime n o.
sugar Crushed, Powdered. Loaf aud Clarified
sugars Golden syrup, o. aud s. "A. Noiassce.
Tuba Honey, Rice, Nails, Window Glass. Seamless
DDagss Coiored and white carpei Chain. Cotton
any kedt by Growers. all of best qualities. war
ranied 70 give satisfaction. for sale In qualities 70
sui, az The lowest market prices.
g a. - AARON 4. Golfer.
;. =. Corner Main & Seventh Streets. c1n.tI.. q.
May rs 1855 - - -
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1856-01-04
PREPARED BY
TWENTY Fourth VOLUME
OF THE
INDIANA AMERICAN,

The twenty fourth Volume OF the INDIANA AMIR
lean will begin on the EAST Of December. iSs5.-
This Is favorable time to subscribe Its indie
pendrncr on politics; lis unsurpas eed summary o
news, both foreign and domestic; rs devotion 20
the Agricultural Interests Of this Valley, aud lis
we'll selected miscellany for family reading. make
IL a favorite paper. whereverit Is known. This Is
manifest by its extensive circulation. and by the
eagerness with which II is borrowed b. those who
are too poor 70 take it. we'll those thatare too
mean. Even those whose viows u combats, read
itreguiarly, for they love its Independence though
they hate its doctrine. great many OF these pay
or It, like men, for they say rs Agricultural de-
partment and the family reading worth the
cost of the paper In addition to the honor OF read
ing their avn paper Most Of them however. de-
pend on borrowing it-they either hang around
the post offices aud go behind the counter I'LL they
have read IL, or annoy their nelghbors. We want
ever, body 10 read the American, hence We do not
complain OF the Post Masters who violate the law,
In this respect, nor Of those who lend the paper.
But 10 save each frem the unpleasant task We pro-
pose 10 send IL 10 poor people. aud mean poop
athalf price, for nothing. they prefer rather
than our snb ,cribers should be deprived OF the
pleasure OF reading what they pay for.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1856-01-04

HATS AND CAPS.
WE have just received q general assortment OF
w Haisand Caps, foe Men. Boys and Children,
oeiis rySER a KfMBLE.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1856-01-04
CLOTHING, READY MADE


TUE undersigned nave and will always keep on
hand general asso ftinont u Iroa aud Nails,
suited 10 thotfado-low for eash.
oct2s TYNER 4 KIMBLE.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1856-01-04
Blank Deeds. &c.

There has lattb issucd az this olaec new
and beautiful edition Of Blank Deeds. Short form.
sioners' Deeds. old form Deeds. Summons ana
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1856-03-19
The Cotton Crop.
TO Tie Editors Of the augusta Constitu-
tionuiist;

Just at this time, when all parties are
specializing rs to the prabuble cN,,nt Of
the Cotton Crop, and consequent It's ef
feet on prices, any information from dis
interested source must commend itself to
the attention OF your mercantile readers
The suhjo:ned information is from a re-
tired merchant in New Orleans, but who
has, rs yet, been unable to tlivest himself
entirely Of our great staple.
The letter bears date 4th inst. After
noticing some matters OF private interest,
us also the course Of the New Orleans
market, for the past month, he proceeds :
"Ihcre is nothing before me in tho way
OF additional information to induce me to
change my views, that the estimate, g..
100000 bales, will be the maximum Of
the crop. The Mississippi packets are
now bringing only from one-tourth TO one.
third Of the quantity brought in Deccln-
Ter, and there is but very little moro at
the various shipping depots on the Missis.
siPpi river below Memp phis--hy the mid.
die OF the present month, the quantity to
be received from the Red, Ouackita and
Arkansas rivers will be pretty difficulty
ascertaned; not that the cotton will al, de.
tinltely be in market, ont Of those rivers by
that time, but something like accuracy
will be reached OF the quantity Of last
years cotton. that laid over, and on which
great stress has been manifested in every
brokers' Office throughout the Coniedera
cy.
The receipts since the 1st, have al
ready commenced to fall of at the rate Of
5000 to 1000 bales per day, as compared
With the receipts since the beginning of
February and it is quite evident to my
mind, that this REDUCTION must continue,
with an occasional variation for the rest
Of the season. High prices and high riv-
crs, it will be found in tue sequel, have
caused the present large increase in the
receipts. At any rate, the crop of 1852,
-'53 will ccrtainy not be exceeded by
the one now coming to market: and hol.l-
CT: arc net likely 70 suJni;, 10 any r.d.c-
ton rom present rates, with peace and
commercial prosperity staring them in the
iac". At this season last year, the rivers
were low, and the receipts small; but af.
ter the April and May rains, the receipts
became very heavy, as you will remombcr
We must, therefore, not Le at all SURPRISED
At tho present increase, nor at the decrease
which must ccrtairy fpItow, later in the
s-asoR."
Yours, truly, N.M.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1856-03-19
Col Fremont and his kariposa Grant.

Col: Fremont has at length got AS
Srea: Mariposa estate fHily confirmed to
him, and iflip can succeed in taking pos
session of it, may hc regarded as one Of the
richest 'nen living. The patent WAS
signed by the President last week, and
delivered by him at the White lIo, sc.-
Patents arc now generally signed bv the
Private ), crctary Of the raciidsnt, who
is thcreunto authorized by an net Of Con.
gress; but Gen. Pierce signed this ono
with his own hand. The instrument i.
enSrossed upon parchmcnt, and covers
twelve sheets, including n large shcc, of
parchment, iinel y executed map of Las
MariPosas, rs surveyed hy the United
States Surveyor General.
The tract is upwards Of seventy miles
in extent, and is situated about 225 miles
from San Francisco, in an casterly d;rec.
ton. 1t embraces the town Of Marirosa,
containing from 5000 to 1000 inhabi
tants, and number of other small towns
and settlements, and it is estimated that
there are upwards Of $4,000 people now
on iAe estsls.
Col. Fremont bought :his l.,.I on the
10Th o! May, lS4G, Of A!veraao, es Gov
ernor of California, for $4,000, in cash,
and at the time the old Californian.
laughed ut 1t as a very extravagaut price.
After lung litigation. his title has been
fully confirmed by the Supreme Court at
Washington.
OF the value Of Col. Zremonts grant i,
is impossible to speak will, definite ness ms
it Is, apparently, almost beyond calcula.
ton. Mrssrs. Palmer & Go, bankers of
San francisco, who have advanced heayi
ly to pay the taxes upon il, and to defray
the enornoNs expenses Of the suit, own
one undivided hall interest of the pro, err
ty. Col. tremost alope owns the other
hs!E
Already about Thirty Arc millions wor.i,
OF gold dust have hcem taken from the
track, and the per centage of earth which
las yet been worked, even imperfec,ly, !.
exceedingly small. Yhis is owing 10 the
scanty supply Of water to be found on
the track, and a canal is Projected, at a
cost Of 100000, TO supply this deficien.
cy. When this is received, the revenue
10 Ls derived from the eaists vii! amo,;n.
to many millions per annum.-Esening
Post.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1856-03-19
Rail Road Accident,
WELDON. ". 4 NJ

WkLDoS, N. G., March 10.
most terrible and heart. ru,,diuy A.,ci.
dsnt occurred on ,l'c SeaLoard xnJ lto.n,
oks Eal it"Sd to-day. a special n,r..~u.
gef has IaS Itired with the mel .nrhoiy
id'"ss, aud tic u,cyt hs. lsoluc.l s
most profound .snssilos, 10 our co,,nnu.;
~. -
The regular mail aud passenger train
on the Scahuard and kva .oke ItaiI i,,,aJ
which left Portsmouth, this ,iiurnin,. sb.n
sb Iut one mile this eide oi Mar.ato,,...
vile br'ds-, and proceeding at u ra,nL
rate, Was ,i'rowu ison The track.
The entire train went oil, engine, tender.
'n"'', baggage ani passenger cars. A
general wreck cnstc,i, aud III. loss uf hi,
aid limb, though hot precisely known
here, Is thoa.i'l To b. truly fearful.
Horrible " relate, vue uf the ,,a,.,.n,rr
coaches took firs from the stoves, and
wa. entirely burned up, consuming W q,
u three ar ionr Passengers, who wer. sv
caught under the broken lin,bers that they
could not be ostricatci. Ny inforrnsn, >.
certain as ~ tlnee OF four, and tl,iuks ther,
may have beea more. The scene is said
le. have bceu truly appalling.
Capt. Bourdet,s, the we'll knows and
efiic'c". conductor. !. very scriosssly isiur.
cd, and q sga msay of the passengcrs.-
Amidst the great distres aud confusion
prevailing, il was impossible to gather iull
l.arts;uIsri assl
SONS or TIRE kiLIEg.-It Is reported
TIA, a',ong tl'e killed srs the following:
Mr. Kilkenny. tho Adams Company's
Esp'ess 'f'es,eiigsy sT. 4. Was ;vs ss.ny
year. conductor ON the WiImisstou and
and Wei Ion Rail Rrosd, aud was uuive,.
sally esteemed. lie leaves family.
Mr. w. ii. DAughtery, the mail agent,
who We believe Is = native Of ISstsmouth.
and well known in al the section Of cou.-
Try through which the road passes.
a newaboy, named Charles Neab.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1856-03-19

for l,e State ut largo; now, spessedsl by
half Of the State expressing dccided appro-
baton in favor Of The Copseption, is, to ou,
mind, conclusive evidence 0f itself, thas the
State is favorable to the move. When Gen
CoMMaSDsR was sent from Georgetown
there was passive indifference ip every 9th.
er portion Of the Sta:c. Now when the
question is agitaied, we find one half Of the
State expressing itself entirely favorable to
the proposition.
Actions speak louder than words" and
the action Of at least one half Of tho State
ls sPrsspnlPElHe eyidenc'' That the people are
tired of the old foggy notion. promulgated
by the Times aud Charleston Mercury, and
are determined TO let her voice be hoard and
ipiiucrce felt in our National Councils.