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Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1856-06-27
A Pledge Broken-A Promise to be
Redeemed.

Lieutenant Governor WILLARD OF
Indiana is one of the main spokes in
the wheel of Locofocoism in that State
He is their leading stump orator, and
is now their candidate for Governor.
The Lieutenant Governor, however, is
afflicted with weakness which has
troubled him good deal in past life.
In plain terms. he has been almost a
confirmed druukard. This was urged
as a..reason why be should not be
nominated for Governor, but the
Democracy, consistent with their prac-
tee. regarded this objection es com.
paratively trifiing. Willard. how
erer, pledged himself TO abstain from
the use of intoxicating drinks, and
promised. that in the eventof his vio-
Iating this pledge, he would with
draw his name as candidate il he
should drink before his election; or
resign the office, il the violation took
place after his election.
The pledge having been violated,
we shall now see whether the promise
will be redeemed.
The Lieutenant Governor has been
in this city for several days. He he's
been one Of the big guns Of the
Democracy. In advocating the cleo
ction Of BUCHANAN the conservative
candidate" who is to receive the
conservative" votes Of the country,
he made an ultra filibustering speech.
out Heroding even Wakes our
SouLE; ard planted his feet squarely
upon the conservative" Democratic
platform. We commend MIR. WILLARD
to the special attention of the voters
OF The country he made an ultra
6llibustering speech. out Heroding
even WALgER OF SouLr; and planted
his feet sQuarely upon the ''conserya
tive" Democratic phtfofm. We CON-
mend Mr.. WILLARD 10 the special
attention Of the voters of Indiana, and
his example, with that of his dis,ln-
guished Iillibusfering eo-Iaborers. to
the conservative supporters Of
JAMES BuoaASAs.--Cincinatd Gazette
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1856-06-27
clifton Celebration.


The Celebration at Clifton, Union
county. promises to be grand affair.
The Committee Of arrangements has
certainly done its part well. Let us
remind the folks that the dinner is TO
be free, and that it is important to
have enough. Hence, let ever one
contribute something in the shape Of
dried beef, cold ham, cold chicken,
bread and butter, pies. cakes. pickles
and such like, and by all means have
tin cups enough to drink out Of, and
buckets enough to carry water. And
further. take your estables early and
help arrange them en- the tables. Do
not leave everything to the committee.
Then listen TO the speeches and poetry.
then eat and drink and 60 home ear
ly, and cheerful. Other celebrations
may take a hint from the above il they
want to, for there is great similarity
in the tastes aud wants Of the "gene-
rality Of mankind generally
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1856-06-27
The Receulion.


Never were the old liners more sur
prised than at the way the nomination
Of Fremont was received. When the
news Of the nomination of Buchanan
came, the Office holders fred some 90
rounds Of cannon, 10 try TO shoot up
some enthusiasm, but il was all in
vain. When the news of Fremont
nomination came there was such a
spontaneous outburst Of enthusiasm as
had not been seen for years. We con-
fess that we had not the remotest idea
that there was such a feeling existing,
Cannon, and ere works. and huzzas
enlisensd the evening. II was moi
preconcerted. nor was it led of by any
captain. All was Spontaneous, and
all the result of deep feeling in the
heart. The joy was not that a favor
tie candidate had succeeded, but ti.al
those who were already harnessed for
the battle, now had a reliable leader,
under whom they could organize--one
who had seen service, and brayed
dangers.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1856-06-27
A Hard Struggle ending In q com.
. nllfa Victory IolllllcAtlon


For several weeks past. Rev. Henry
Cordier. ,he pastor Of the German
Lathren church 10 this place. In COM
mon with many ether intelligent Ger
mans. had been expressing their dis
appreciation Of tho platform and prin-
cipIes Of the Democratic party. They
openly avswed their opposition TO the
extension Q: slavery. and their inien-
ton 10 no longer cooperate with the
party that, TO say the least. regards It's
spread with Indifference. These opin.
ions having been freely and repeatedly
expressed, TO Geo. Holland. q. W +,
Kimble, DIR. Raymond and others.
when The committee to whom was en- =
trusted the duty Of naming candidates
met last Saturday. one OF their nun.
Der being an intimate friend Of Mr..
Cordier, and protesting to speak con.
6denhally Of bis views, Il was iesol-
we'd TO tender him the Office OF Treas
urer, that he might have more
plausible excuse for carrying out his
svowed purpose. Of appealing to his
countrymen ia behalf Of human liber-
ty--the freedom Of speech and Of the
press, in down -trodden Kansas. The
intention Of the committee being
noised abroad. the cflice-holders saw
Mr.. cordier. or professsd to have seen
him. and one Of their number, Sheriff
Batznef, came into the convention TO
prevent the nomination, and when the
report Of the committee was read.
said that he was authorized to say that
Mr.. Cordier would not accept the nom
nation. II was however made. Az
ter adjournment. Mr.. Cordier was
soreIy beset, by Batzner, Jones & Co.
but lie retained his resolution and in
sisted that he would carry out his pur-
pose Of addressing bis countrymen. in
their own language. in behalf Of Free
dom in Kansas. OF this he gave as
surance to Mr.. Holland late in the
evening. How he spent Sunday, we
know not. But on Monday. be was
again beseaged. in shop. and grocery.
and oflices--eyery where. The result
was. that late in the afternoon he cap.
itulated. and wrote note. declining
to run for the Office. The Democracy
having succeeded, as they supposed,
in spiking this cannon. they fred seve-
raj saIutes in, the evening. in token Of
victory.
Itremains now to be seen whether
Mr.. Cordier, though not o candidate,
will carry out his purposes. or wheth
err he will subjec. himself to the i'm
putation that his protestations for free
dom were all to induce the freemer
to nominate him for a fat Office. He
will certainly not give cause for such
a suspicion, but plead for freedom
though not a candidate for Office.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1856-06-27

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Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1856-06-27
Brooksing Him.

IL appears from our Mixerville cor
respondent. thatour friend, John Sam
uels. Having just returned from the
Cincinnati Convention, "chock fnll''
Of Democracy and enthusiasm. went
into the Post Office at Mixerville.
bearing aloft banner, Inscribed to
Buchanan & Co.. and tried to infuse
his ardor into the Post Master and
others. Finding the old-:ashioned
way Of augmentation inefficient, he
determined to try the latest Democrat
'ic argument, by letting little blood
from DR.. Sanders. Of Ohio; not accor-
ding to the medical books, from TIE
arm. but in Bully Brooks's style
from the head. Considering chat it is
so short time since this method Of
answering political opponent has
been inaugurated, il is said that John
did right well. and tho DR.. bled freely
Our Informant does not say whether
the DR.. thinks Of voting for Buchan'
an. or whether something more vii
be needed to convince him that the
Kansas squatter sovereignty is al
right. From the way the aspirant'
are initiating Brooks and Shannon. W,
expect the motto will soon be,
Well prove our doctrine orthodox,
By Democratic blows and knocks.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1856-06-27

It's agrea. misfortune TO be can
d'da'e' Every fact In mans history
y seized upon, and urged against him
Poor Buchanan Is suffering greatly
from shIs' ny way OF revenge, the
pro-slavery press has already begun
70 onng up the past history Of Free
mont showing his friends that those
who live In glass houses should not
throw stones. And. as Il usual The
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Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1856-06-27
Another Traitor.

Mr.. MORGAN. Of Spencer county, a
contingent elector for the FIRST district.
refuses to go the Buchanan platform
OF course he is bitterly denounced BY
the press Of that party. He is every
thing that is mean, now, though he was
great and good man few weeks
ago. The Rockport Democrat. pub
Iished where he lives, says Of Mr.. No.
reau, in commenting upon his nominal
lion as Eleclor:
-'Mr. Moreau deserves the conf
dence and approval Of all Democrats,
for the persevering manner in which
he underworld to carry out the wishes
Of the Spencer Democracy, as mani
tested in their resolutions at the late
mass meeting" DC.
1--WE congratulate the Democracy
in securing so able champion to the
cause as will be found in the person Of
Mr.. NJ. We take great pleasure in
recon mending him to the citizens OF
Pike, as high toned honorable gen
lleman. reliable lawyer, and withalssa
TRUE DEMocRAG."
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1856-06-27
Little Littler, Littlest Again.

FbIEED GooDwIN:-A little circum-
stance happened as we are informed
in the town of Mixerville. which may
be interesting 10 many, to know what
Old Lineisnl. or the friends of Border
Ru6iaaism are doing there. A GER
tain disappointed bragadocio Office
seeker. not ten miles from MixervilIe,
thinking as we presume, that the late
Cincinnati Convention would be n
blank should he fail TO be present,
eaIly FASTENED TO head quarters. and
as the sequal will show, il may be pre-
sumed, that he recei ed from Bully
Brooks & Co, a special charge. for on
returning he is seen alight ng at the
Post Office with Buchanan flag,
which he boosted he would wave over
any person he pleased. On going into
the Post 0lfie. he inquired OF the Post
Master. Low he liked the nomination.
The p. NJ. mildly stated that if the
principles were synonymous with
Springfield Township. be did not like
them. This was enough TO Insult the
dignity of the (Southern) gentleman
who was not long in using the pro-
slavery argument, "you lie" and soon
began to strip off his coat. The p.
Ms friend. DR.. S. happening to be
near, not liking TO see the p NJ. who
is small MANI swallowed up SO soon.
moved over 10 his rescue, aud COM
menced talking to him. when the ale"
was again passed, accompanied with
heavy blows. and a free discharge of
blood. which was silenced by the in.
reference OF the bystanders. the Dr's.
wounds were sewed up and dressed.
the broken furniture picked up and
disposed Of, and quiet again restored.
which we hope may last until be re-
ceives another charge from his supe-
riors. In the meantime we shall
watch this Mr.. Li,tIejohn. and IL he
MAKES another charge upon his neigh
bors we will report accordingly.
Yours DC,
OBSERVER.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1856-06-27

LAWRENCE. Kansas. June 6, 1856.
70 he Editors Of the Missouri Demo
Graf.
Mr. John Upton. Sergeant-at.Arms
to the Kansas Committee, was taken
prisoner by the regulators yesterday.
and detained one day, while on bis
way from Westport to this city He
was travelling alone and came upon
camp Of Colonel Buiord's men. whr
commanded him TO halt and remain
prisoner with them.
Information Of Mr.. Upton's arrest
was conveyed to Mr.. Oliver, who set
about Immediately to procure his re-
lease. stating that it would not Go to
arrest one of their officers: better ar
rest every man in Kansas than him,
FIR IN Congress fearful storm would
be raised, and we should not soon hear
the last Of il. Mr.. Mordecai Oliver.
NJ. c.. was successful in his attempt to
free Mr.. Upton from custody.
Then released Sergeat- Arms re-
turned to Westport. and started again
this morning FOR Lawrence. in compa-
ny with Messrs. Hunt and johnson.
both of tits city. Their carriage was
again stopped by the regulators, and
Hunt and johnson searched. Mr..
Upton was not again molested. Alter
searching the gentlemen. the following
pass was given and the carriage allow
ed to proceed. "Let the bearer pass
as bis wagon has been searched at this
place."
(signed) Col. TREADwELL.
Westport. Mo. Per JOHN W. POWELL
By using their pass they came
through in safety. The following is a
sample of the passes given to travellers
by the celebrated Sem. Salters (not
Sam. Lattus:)
"Let Ills man pas no him two be
Lao ann abidin Sittisen."
Signed
SAMUEL SALTERS,"
'depy sherf.'
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1856-06-27
The Right Move, at Last.

On the 10th. Hon. Mr.. Clayton OF
Delaware, submitted bill, in the
Senate. repeating the distinctive fea-
lures Of the Kansas bill, and restoring
the long tried, and safe measures. un-
der which other territories have been
successfully and quietly organized Ii
provides that the Secretary Of State
shall cause census to be taken. ma
king one thousand persons the basis
for one Representative. and two thou,
sand for member Of the Council Of
the Territory.
Legal voters must be bona ide res
idents three months before an election,
and one month resident in theirre-
spective districts after the appoint
mert. The Governor to issue his pro-
clamation directing the election Of
members of the Legislative Assembly,
to be held not less than City days, nor
more than sixty days after the procla-
nation. No law shall remain in force
violative Of the great principles asser-
ted in the Kansas and Nebraska bill
relative to non-intervention by sla-
very, and whereby the people shall be
prohibited from free and full discus
sion Of their own domestic institutions
or interests, or whereby said people
shall be prohibited from advocating
or denying the extension Of, or the pro-
Pfiety of prohibiting slavery in the ter
ritories, or visited or threatened with
any penalty or punishment, nor shall
any test oath be required relative TO
the fugitive slave act, or other law OF
Congress. Trial by jury shall be as
Of common law, and no challenge or
objection to- juror shall avail which
is not authorized by the rules Of con-
mon law, any statute to the contrary
notwithstanding. The bill provides
that when the territory contains 93.-
420 inhabitants, the people shah be
authorized to call Convention for the
formation Of q State Constitution.
This is, in substance. and almost in
detail, the plan we proposed early last
winter. It's the only way that quiet
will ever be permanently restored tc
that territory. Not Gen. Scott, at the
head Of The whole army, could secure
it, unless the military be rendered SUI
perior to the civil power--a thing We
shall never consent to. The Kansa,
bloody code is legitima,ely enacted ant
should be enforced until repealed. 81
says the President. SO say we. Il Il
lhs ripe fruit Of that measure by which
the Buchanan party expect to ride in
to Office. Every outrage Of Shannon
stringfellow. Jones d Co., is covered
by the present Kansas laws. The
true remedy is to retrace tile fata
steps which have led to this war. 4
should have l'een done months ago
The President should have called al
extra session. early last year. for thi'
very purpose, and would have don,
SO. had he not consulted the wishes o
shareholders. Let the law be amend
ed. so as TO correspond with former
territorial laws. and the work will b,
accomplished. But this can not b,
expected. The majority Of the senat,
: have sworn to sustain that law, ant
they will do IL, though blood gov ey
cry Where as L now does in Kansas.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1856-06-27
E0- We are cratiIied % announce

Ey- We are gratiIied TO announce
to our readers a Csthai Pill. (of
which see adveftisemei in our col
umns. from that justly celebrated
physician and Chemist. DIR. j. G.
Aver. His Cherry Pectoral, every
where known as the best remedy ever
offered to the Pubic for Coughs. &C.,
has prepared them to expect that any
thing from bis laboratory would be
worthy Of attention. As no one med
icine is more universally taken than a
Physical Pill, the public viii be glad
to know Of one from such trustwor-
thy source. We happen to know and
can assure them that this article has
intrinsic merits. fully equal to any
compound that has ever issued from
his Crucibles, and consequently is well
worth trial whenever such medi-
cine becomes necesssry.--Racins
Com. Adv. - 9ftf 4 Fr4
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1856-06-27
Specializing in a small Way.

Prof. Larrabee. not content with the
hanl he made in the book business.
has begun 10 speculate, in a small way
of Of country publishers. The pub
fishers Of the Gas-Light, weekly pa
per, published in Brookville, sent him
three dollars, for which they have his
receipt, or the receipt Of bis clerk as
the difference in exchange between
their paper and the Daily Sentinel. 1t
came. they say. few times, and was
then discontinued, They have writ
ten about il, but stu il comes not, nor
the money. This way Of Specializing,
is small. but ii Is all the meaner for
that
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1856-06-27

FEDERALISM REVIVED. The ticket
as it stands. is one OF the weakest ever
made by political party in this coun-
Try. II has ne elements Of strength
whatever, neither in location or char
acter-C;a. Eng.
It seems to require all the giants,
little and great. to put down this poor
weak lningl This paragraph sounds
so'much like the talk of'the Old Fed
eralists. that We should almost think
Buchanan had written it himself; but
that we know the Enquirer is quite
equals toa .'successfuI imitation.) Ii
don't like tho ragged orphan boy
Never mind. "rhere is a good time
coming, bcysp'--Cin. Gaseffs.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1856-06-27

Has THE THING Ira gauby
backwoods boy was once alta depot
or one Of the Georgia rail roads, and
was Of course deeply interested in
gazing. for the first time. at the mighty
"6xias." Finally he gotinside Of car
and while indaIging his unboundec
curiousity, the whistle screamed. the
bell rang and the steam horse began
TO surge at the rate of "t~o forty"
"0h lordy," shouted the boy, ''stop.it,
stop il. l ANT n gwine;" and bursting
forward he opened the door and
jumped out on the platform. Just
then the train was crossing deep
and cavernous looking gorge on trustIe
work and seeing the earin and tree
tops beneath him he tainted and fell.
Directly he came to, aud looking up
at the conductor who stood by him.
he exclaimed with deep sigh,
40 lordy stranger. has the Thing lit!"
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1856-06-27

Rev. Henry Cordier. who was NOM
mated. last week for the Office Of
Treasurer. refuses to run. 1t is uu-
derstood that Simeon Bath. the nomi-
nee Cor Sheriff. will also refuse.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1856-06-27
Z Word Fifty spoken to a Young
Minister.


Many preacher, on whose lips adj
miring crowds have hung. has had to
look back with grateful receollection.
on some kind word tiIly spoken to
him at the commencement of his
course, as having had not little to
do with the splendor of its subsequent
stages One such piece of counsel
Mr.. Wardlaw received from his
uncle, Dir. Ewing Maclae, which
proved to him cherished lesson for
life. "Ralbh," said his uncle, after
hearing him preach one of his first
sermons in public, "did you notice
that poor woman in the dulfle cloak
that sat under the pulpit when you
were preaching to-day?"
eyes sir" "Well. my man. re-
remember that people like her have
souls as well as their betters, and that
a minister's business is to feed the
poor aud illiterate as we'll as the rich
and educated. Your sermon to day
WAS avery ingenious and well com
posed discourse, and in that respect
did you great credit; but there wasn't
d word in il for the poor old woman in
the duffle cloak This was u word
in season. The young preacher,
from his literary and scientific studies,
and with the example Of learned
professors and profound divines before
his mind as the models Of excellence.
had fallen naturally into the error OF
supposing that the sort Of thing which
would have commanded plaudiis il:
the class room. was equally suited TO
meet the demands of the pulpit. IL
was kind TO undeceiye him on this
point; his uncle's pictures did so; AID
from that time forward he erred in this
way no more.--L1e efDr. WordioV.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1856-06-27
The Border Ruiiian Member q the
Congressional Committee.

In n recent number Of The Bwd<r
Times. published at westport, Mia.
sour, the editor says Hon. NJ. Oliver
addressed the citizens Of this place 81
the Harris House last saturday even
ing. His subject Was the affairs Of
Kansas Territory Mr.. o. il n good
speaker. and bis friends were much
pleased with bis address.
He dealt with Howard and Sher.
man. The Abolition spies. and sworn
traitors 20 their God and country. with
gloves of, and exposed their treach.
cry aud duplicily TO The public 10 n
glaring manner. In Mr. Oliver the
South has true friend add faithful
champion.
Major Buford was met by a pro.sla.
very gentlenan from Missouri, this
{ monday morning. riding under spnr
10 Wcslport. IIe said he was going
to Missouri 70 raise guerilla eompa.
ny. lie is evidently getting alarmed
There are about Two hundred Mis-
sourians. armed and eneamped. 10 the
vicinity Of 0ssawatomie. They cross.
ed the border few days ago. II the
troops do not dispense them, they will
soon be attacked.
Yesterday congregation assem-
bled near Hickory Point. to worship
God In alloy cabin, on the premises.
A guerilla party of six mounted men
suddenly surrounded the house: do
not know whether they were aware Of
the fact that congregation were as
scmbled there. OF whether they had
come for the law and order purpose Of
robbing the squat,er, in whose cabin
IL had met.
Whatever their purpose was. they
failed 10 executr IL.
The men rushed out, drew their re-
volvers. and succeeded in capturing
four magnificent horses. They were
stolen property. The prisoners were
disarmed aud then discharged. We
have the chmch militia in Kansas
Our boys call their rifles Beecher's
bibles. They love the word Brs the
Border RuIlians and the men Of Ala
bama abhor Redpath's letter 70 ne
Chicago Tribune.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1856-06-27
0ttoblr GItttnn.

Ma. Z. A. coaDwlk--Please announce ne name
OF Robert Brundretn Of springfield io~ n
snip. ~ an Anfi-sebraska candidate for NE State
MANY VOTERS or BAru.