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Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1857-10-16
Obituary.

PRoE CHARTS GirBs DowNEy was born
n New Albany, Indiaua, Oct' her 18th.
1879. At the age OF Is, lie embraced re-
ligion, and united with tie Methodist Epis
copal Church, ~ which he lived a consislen
and eiiicisn ut member suil death. lis last
words were, "yssus-precious Jesus
Early in life lac preferred nm education
to any thing else, and devoted himself to
acquiring IT, lie prosecuted his early
studies IN the New Albany seminary, with
Prof Ruter: entered ~ student in the In
diana Asbury University in the spring OF
1889 under the Presidency Of DIR. simpson,
AID afterwards graduated az the Wesleyan
University, Mddletown. Connecticut, un-
der the Presidency at DR. Fisk was innne
diately elected TO the Chair OF Natural
Science in tile Asbnry University, which 20
accepted, and filed efficiently for several
wears, when he accepted the Chair OF
Chemistry in tho Medical department OF
tht University. For the last several wears
he flied with honor the Protessorship OF
Mathematics in the same University.
In July last, at the meeting of the
Board. he resigned, to accept the Chair ol
Natural clence in the Iowa University,
Mount Pleasant. in hopes that "A al ange ol
climate would restore him to his forme'
health aud yigor Il was soon ascertained
that this hope was blasted lie was CON
PEELED to resign his labor to successor
dispose of his effects, and return TO. hi
famy and friends Ia die A few dFys since
he arrived at his fathers, IN this city, will
his wife aud two little daughters. lie con
tinued to sink rupidly. until A. NJ. OF Ill,
9th inst, when he expired. in great peace
in the midst of friends and acquainlanccs
October 7lh. 1853, he was married q
Miss Hester NJ. Davis, Of Xenia, ohio, who
with their two little ones, arc left to mourn
his loss lie died in tie 3Sth yeur OF hi
age, 10 OF which lie spe,s in connection
with the University 10 this city ard Green
castle. IA D.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1857-10-16
LAY c0-.pIRATICN.

One ofthe most sensible movements that
we have seen in Methodist Conference for
a long time is the sdoption Of the following,
offered by Rev. James Hill, of this city, a,
he New Albany Conference;
3 Rcsoired, That ench district elect one
aSman TO act M financial Steward in our
ANNUAL Conference
eRssoired. That each Steward lie elected
BY u mrjority of tie votes of all the Guar
'erly Conferences Of tie DISCREET
Resoiced, That each Stewart be invited
% take q seat within the bar, anil take
part In all financial matters Of the Con-
e-ence.
We predict that its operations will be
20 satisfactory that in less than ten years
one lhyman from each pastoral charge will
he invited to take part Ia all the educational
md financial business of the Conferences
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1857-10-16
GOV. WRIGHT AT TIE EvASoEIIc L ALI

After brief recess, respondses to
DR.. Krummacher address were
made, by brethren Of different ma
tons and Churches. Our American
Church was most ably represeted.-
Governor Wright ambassador TO
Berlin, spoke first; and no speech, in
the whole course Of the meeting, has
been more apt and telling than this
breif address, which was delivered
with great force and carestness oil
voice and maner. The vast audienc,
was fairly taken by surprize. ltwas
great qualification, too. TO Chris
tians of Nil lands. TO see n man occu
pying SO high a public position, iden.
tting himself with this movement o.
Christian brotherhood. Governor
Wright said that The was happy T.
join IN this great mo, ement. Com
ing from the setting sun, FIVE thou.
sand miles away, his heart rejoiceo
IN this mingling OF brethren of S,
many nations with those of the Ger
man Father land. The first com
mcrciaI treaty the United States hao
ever made had been with Prussia
and SO many Germen are scattered al,
over America, that, in one sense this
country was the 'Fatherand Of his
His hope for the future OF America
of Prussia, and of the world, lay il.
diffusion OF the Bible, Gods grea,
fountain OF light, and truth, and glory
Tor the world. 1t was under the gui
dance of this Bible light that Georg,
Fox said, i am child of God. AM.
IN me dwells the Spirit OF Christ
without the aid OF priests and kings.
\ sentiment OF Lord Brougham, ',lh,
schoolmaster is abroad, has been of
ten quoted us the ground of hope anG
trust for the civilization Of the com
ing age; but he should substitute foi
1t tho more elevated and truthful
maxim, The Bible is abroad. and nj
The blessings OF life following in
train. Aud in that Bible three instl
.utIons are rccognized-the family
the Church, and civil government
The COrlstian family the true nurser,
Ut the Church, and the true Safeguard.
OF the State; for those who ar,
trained in homo duties and homo at
iectlons will DO true to the civil insti
tutions which protect their homes
With the diffusion Of the Bible, ant
,f the spirit OF the word of God, W,
may hope, moro and more, for unity
and peace, for love and charity among
she inhab. + .nts OF all lands."-N
nc Gintocks Lettrto On, Adv, d Jour
nal.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1857-10-16
THE STATE FAIR ron 1857.

Last week was busy week Cor Indlannp
elisa prea, week for the people Of Indiana
Tie weather was most delightful, all the.
time, and Notwithstanding the hard times
the crowd was immense and. the exhibition
all tlat could lie expected. As compared
with former years, the crowd on Thursday
b was greater than ever before. Ii is estima
ted that alont forty thousand were on the
ground at one time. that day Yet the av
craec attendance was not much greater than
last year The receipts we're about the
same us formerly. being sI3.579 10. The
result shows that the single ticket system to
be Fable to some objections, whether enough
10 make it less favorable taken all together
we 0e not prepared now 70 say, We shall
post ourself os a few oinis in few week.
and report We are quite sure however thai
most of those who objected to it would have
voted 10 give il triaI had they been on tL'
board. with oil the facts before them, A.
compared with tie Ohio Fair, at Cincinnati.
and the Nahcmdi . show ut Louissille, THU
Fair was canfessedly ssrerior to either o.
them, both as 10 quantity and quality ca
t;cles ON exhibition, ii not as to nnmbefo'
people 81 f II iasnH
We think the exhibition showed yer,
decided improvement in stock, and in ma
chinery, and farm implements, over any for
mer exhibition. The vegetable products o.
this yenr were Of course f.c, yet we doubt
whether much light was thrown upon thu
mode Of producing. or the c, st Of producing
or the value Of producing big pumkins al
big squashes, or big potatoes We shall
look into this also, atan early date.
The awards Of the committees gave, n
usual, great Dissatisfaction to those who d.
not receive premiums Few persons know
how difficult IL is to make a judicious aware
in the short time allowed and under the Gil
.cumstanees of a Fair We never want {
Ia On a anmnssssec. II Is lnbvrS'ss. sl'""s
lcsr, responsible position. Any thing d
being one of the 5orsdl We peeped in OF
easioanlly upon then, rs they we're is'enin
e. appeals from dissatisfied competitors.
tr observation at Fairs leads Us to at
I ~ less Importance than formerly, TO th
18Th sounding adjective premium We -hHl
ne charge ans Of the committees with COZ
raption. but some of them we're psreJil
weak. if we may 10 permitted TO judge
Bat Fairs are advantageous, and should b
encouraged Further experience will teac
managers how to obviase some 81 the lrt
eht difficulties. We have some suggestion
to mike on tIsis subject by and by. "
shall publish the awards as early as pos
bic.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1857-10-16


An EVIDENCE OF GUNprloS.-Onc
lay last week, II firm in Boston gave
4 check To che OF their ,fcdiiuls fer
TWO thousand dollars, which lie pre-
ented ut tho bank, where he was IN
lorm' that it was drawn TOR fi,c
hundred dollars more than stood TO
the firms credit. Having sumo little
DOUBT OF the solvency at the firm. Lc
drew his own check Tor tvc huhdr, d
lollars In favor oil the firm. when he
was promptly paid the iull amount.
The firm stopped payment tue zane
lay, aud wi pay somewhere about
thirty cents Oh u dollar, but orr
friend, by a little timely gumpticn.
obtained 20 per cent. OF bis cam
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1857-10-16


SABBATH School CONVENTION. For the
FIRST time in the history Of our State, il j.
proposed TO invite the Sabbath School la
borcrs Of Indiana to meet in this city for
purposes Of mutual counsel and action.
Az committees will next week wait upon our
citizens to procure places for the large
number who are expected, we bespeak a
generous hospitality for these men and
women who give so large portion Of time
to the best and highest interests Of the
children This hospitality will be expected
10y those who come, as they have beer
ty us taught this is the Banner Sabbath
School City OF the United States"
The CouyeLtion will meet 10 organize OF
tho evening Of the 9th Of October, ant
spend the two following days
Editors through the State arc requested
to call the attention Of their readers to TIL
meeting,
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1857-10-16
WHAT DOES THE SOUTH WANT,


The Cincinnati Enquirer, Of Janu
AIRY 18th, 1850. Hon. J. J. Faran then
one of it's editors and proprietors.
published editorially the following:
What docs the South want? Her
rights in the territories? She has
them. Her citizens are as free tn %
with their wives and children, Their
wagons and horses. as the citizens OF
the North Will that not satisfy III,
South? Has she some peculiar righf
which the North doc not possess
and does not wish? Has she the
right to take into free Territories n
species Of property which the free
labor of ,hs North regards as n pcsti.
lcnco, and which il knows to be it,
natural enemyY Most certainly not
There is right stronger than that
claimed by the South-the natural
right ofman. 1t is omnipotent, IRE
sistiblc. 1t acknowledges an equal
right, but no supcrior--goes hand in
hand with its equal, but not with the
slave. 1t brealhes and lives in the
mir of freedom, and sulfocates in tie
atmosphere of slavery. il only rs.
serts the great principle of life--that
of self prescrvation--when il says the
fertile plains and smiling valleys OF
our n,w lands shall be Jrec. II the
South is content with slavery where
IL now exists, we are All we ask is
that il shall remain whore il il"
That is tho doctrine. In seven
years the truth thus presented hai
become more conspicuous. But there
is no occasion now TO ask" What
does the South want?" We hav,
been taught all about that. Tn,
South is not contentcd with slavery
where IL now exists; II is not willing
that slavery should remain as it is
but boldly proclams as fright" tn
extension Of slavery into all the Ter
ritorless. II asserts the right TO TAX
into free Territories "a species O
prperty which the free labor Of til
} North regards as pcstilence," an
the Democratic President Of the Uni
ted States volunteers, outside the du
ties devolving upon him as President
a declaration that undor the Cons
tuition Of the United States, ,lhver
, exists in all the Territories, and OK
presses astonishment that Constitr
tional proposition so clear could eve
5 have been doubted. That which !
tho Enquirer of 1850 was good Dcmt
cracy, is now the rankest "Black r.
e publicanism." Hon. Jas. ]. Faral
9 whether the author Of the paragrap
It we quote or not, was then, as nov
one Of the Editors of that pape
). Has ho changed his views?
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1857-10-16
Death OF PROFESSOR owSrY.

We announced, Two weeks ago, tbs rapid
decline and probably death Of Prof c. G.
Downing About the time our paper went
press he arrived in this city, with his lit
lie family. Like all person who die Of Con-
sumption be had hopes OF recovering but
they were delusive
In parting with Prof Downcy, we part
with an early and long-tried friend. lie
WIS our classmate in College, and our init
nate associate. Az student he was pa
lient and persevering. As teacher, be-
was thorough and competent, rs a Chris
tian, he was constant and devoted. a short
biographical sketch appears.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1857-10-16

ApoLooY ALMOST A srsPESsIos.-
When our paper was nearly ready
for the press, the Office at which the
work was done rds closed. We give
an imperfect paper this week, rather
than none at all. After this our pa
per viii be printed at the office OF D
W. Jones, in the room formerly used
by the Sentinel, opposite the Wright
House. Country subscribers will
call there. tf fssr ~
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1857-10-16

s<y- We are glad To see in some OF our
Methodist exchanges, discussions in regard
to change-we think reIorm--in regard
TO the episcopacy. Some propose district
ing the work, and moving bishop into his
disrct--others eleeting bishops for term
Of years-others, paying them rs other
pastors are paid, by voluntary contributions
from the people. At present, nearly the
entire profits Of the papers and books Of the
Concern 20 to support the bishops. We
are opposed to all tariffs, especially to tariffs
on knowledge. IL the proceeds Of book
sales can not SO, ms they once did, ia
strictly charitable purposes, let them 80 70
cheapening the books.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1857-10-16

A CAPITAL IIIr.-During the discussion
on the slavery question, ut New Albany,
Rev. d.. Kiger opposed the resolutions,
saying he was about two years behind
some of his brethreu. In relort, Rev. DR..
NJ lntyre accounted for il by saying, Large
bodies more slo,cly Vote this report
through, and Brother Kiger will be right
before the next General Conference II
helps some folks amazingly to form on
opinion when the majority lead Of
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1857-10-16

DoS,r BACK THE BAMEs 1t !, wisely
remarked that when Labies ere taken out
in their littlo carts, is little less than cru
city to push them along backwards A
child, like grown person, must, in oidcr Ia
render a ride healthinl, be drawn behind
the mother or servant, as the case may be-
and not pushed before. Proprietors q
babies and Laly enf;s. will please make a
note, and save their little ones from sick.
uesS
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1857-10-16

TRUE TO HE LhTTIR The Philadelphia
Argus thus hits tie nail on the head /:
i" Bank notes are not even the repres ,ntativc
of money-they are only the representative
Of debt. 1Ley Il ow that the bark owe-
50 much money-that tie president, oi-
rectors and company have promised 10 pay,
but that they rW do it, that they can do il,
is quite another thing"
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1857-10-16

a CUP OF Cold WAIER.-In ono OF
the interior proyinc of India, Their,
is said to be man who every morn
ing goes to distant trough standing
by the roadside. and filing it with VIII
ter, returns TO bis duties. Tho cara.
van passing that way call and slak,
their thirst--he never knows whon
he blesscs, and they never know THEN
hcneflctor. lie is satisfied that som,
weary pilgrims are refreshed by hi'
kindness, but who they are il matters
not. They will never return to re.
ward him personally, but his reward
is the consciousness Of having done b
generous act,
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1857-10-16

The PANIC SIP EADISG.-The St
Louis Democrat, speaking OF the Il.
nanciaI troubles says that "DAY has
bio'Se." The New York branch o
he same establishment broke an 10 J
VI two earlier than ut st. Louis. i
was high tim', and IobOdy was in the
.lest sorpriscu.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1857-10-16
MONETARY.

Tho Auditor of State has furnished NJ
With the following monthly statement Of III
condition OF the several Free Banks OF in
liam which have complied with the amen
led General Banking Law requiring n de.
posit of ut least ffty thousand dollars worth
II 'ecurites, and 70 an amount equal 10 ten
ner cent above Tho circulation.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1857-10-16


YouSo MES's CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION. -
This Society is irving TO Get up course Of
Lectures for the coming winter that will he
a source Of rich intellectual entertainment
to our citizens A committee was appoint
ed to procure subscriptions for the cour'e.
As far as asked. our citizens have given a
decided favorable response; many have not
however been asked, such are invited 10
hand subscriptions for season tickets to the
lecture committee at the Sunday School
Agency ON Market street or 10 tho Presi.
dent Of the Associnti' n, MIR. 5. !. Bowen.
The following with oiher) distinguished
lecturers have been written to: Chaplin
Benton, Beecher, Bates Barr, Cushin-
Winthrop, Tyrg, Hitchcock, McClintock
Curtis, and Mitchell.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1857-10-16

- We arO pleased TO add the Da I
Courier. of lafayette TO our list Of *
changcs From our short iuaintancc with
/. we are sure we viii like H. II is condu
ted with decide ahil tv and t.ct
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1857-10-16

seJ- The North Western CiristiaH Ae-
cocafc says that it is now understood that
Bishop Simpson will not return homo until
next SPRING but viii visit the Holy Land.
etc
sf5- Rev. George W. Conrad, formerly
a student Of Brookvil.c College, is travelling
Bentonsport Circuit, Iowa Conference.
p6s- If our neighbor of the Noblesviille
Patriot will put on his specks he will see b,
The note preceding "1he Responsibility
that the altie.e is credited to the C0.rier.-
We think the Rel ublcan Senators did righ
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1857-10-16

r6S- The a.ld ,'.v,sIOn, Sons of Ter
peru c., will hold il. annual Session IL
temperance Hall, indianapolis, CONNER :
en- /: ON Tuesday, October Goth, ,t2 o'clock,
p. NJ. lIESRY Orr, q s
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1857-10-16
pss- The New York Tribuue vasI,

pas- The New York Tribune Wash
ington correspondent says that ''suc-
cessors OF Ministers Dodge, Mason
md Dallas have been designated, hut
sill not be appointed until the meet
NJ ofthe Senate. Senator Slidcl 20, 5
to Paris, some Northern man to Lon
Ion. and Southcrncr TO Madrid.
The exceptions TO the rule of rotation
in office, announced by the President,
will 10 very few.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1857-10-16

10 There are more students 10 th,
College glasses, at GIeencas,.s than there
vas this time last year That speaks well
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1857-10-16


The Buffalo Courier thus forcibly alludes
the causes Of the present financial diff
culties anil the remedy
The real cause Of the difficulties under
which oil elasses OF the community are Ia
boFi.r, lies In the abuses Of the hankine
system. An excessive issue Of paper mon
ey j. the root Of tho evil The increase Of
tie circulating medium by such an expan-
sion Of the currency, operates to produce
Igoportionut increase in the price Of art
eles Of consumption. II is tins effect that
gives to foreign manufacturers the advan-
tase they 20 sess over orr own Tho goods
they make are sold in this country, at pric,
augmented BY the greater plenty and lee
value Of money here than 10 the country o
their. production. Lut hey viii not tai =
our pnler in payment They demand. eitL-
or merchandise nj tie value which it vii
ibring whcrela hard money standard pre-
walls, or specie. When our own product,
are not in demand. owing to abnndnnt bar
vests abroad. payment must he made IN gold
a drain OF specie then sets its and il il con
tipaes till 'l,a amoant remaining threatens
to beecme inadequate for redemption Of III,
paper currency already issued, and insult :
cisnt toicohstitnte basis n basis for tia
which business requires to lie forthcoming
thcreupon ensues panie such as now pre-
walls. - - tf'et
The Ianks, conscious of their weakness,
contract their issnes. Money becomes sud.
denly scpree, business langui, hes for want
OF means vherswish 70, conduct il. Manu-
SECURING products ore duh OF sale. Mill,
are stepped, Leeause the owners. no lonsel
sablatnorst cash for what they make, hav.
nothing Will v hich 10 purchase the raw
material and TO pay wages Labcring mer
deprived OF employment BY Which they earn
their daily bread. are reduced to a prscari
our saLsistence-Iet US hcle not from the
hand Of charity. 49, .......
The remesly for these monetary revulsions
is not protective tariff Its o less inaa
tel currency. tits tecaure we enhance III.
price Of foreign manufactures by an arif
cial creation Of money, that foreigners ar,
enabled co underSelI Us In our own markets
In the language Of Mr.. Buchanan. "w,
manufacture mt the nominal prices Of oul
own inflated currency, and are compelled .,
sell at the real price OF other nations"
DD- Running banks for specie, as g. ,
business, y uaqnestionably getting 70 p'
e. Gax1fe
Very, that is 70 say II banks ars 9Th,
people" Clod hoplers, bod carriers, washer
women, printers and such like poor folks
think that banking, on fstisios capiiul. al
business, is unquestinsbly getting to ID
exceedingly unpopular with those whohas,
20 DO shaved from 70 70 100 per cent O
slinplastcrs
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1857-10-16

p6r The Moscow Division. Sons Of TEN
rerance has just completed new Hail.
We wish we could 10 at the dcd.cat.on.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1857-10-16

RAJ Miss Carrie d. Fllkins il lecturins
a Temperance In Louisville
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1857-10-16

or Congress. w hen IL Was IN tue puzzle
his individual did not decline The nomi
.iation, ~ man of honor should. bu
n,lJ iast'to il. The Democracy OF thil
district when the election came around
sacrificed all p-rsonsl feeling, AMI voset
,or the principles of the party wilhou
egard TOR lb. man. in tina way b,
4, CURED his present POSITION. II III,
termination for a candidate for Congress
,sd taken plscs after the appearance o
this Jones correspond, nee. we can witt
great safety say hat Mr. Davis would
,oi even have been named for his pres
ut position. Not an honorable man il
the district would have voied for either
MS nomination or election"
All and singular of which he pro
nouncel false. "The correspondence
o which he alludes was quite a. wei
known in this district before Ms after the
nomina ion for Congress was cunferlel
Upon him in 1856. Its Iurl ort wa
even Exaggerated. AMI in this exasger
lied form in iusIriously usel AND cirtu
lated against him by the few who though
to defeat his nomination. Il WAS vel
known ut The Convention. that the publ
cation would be maIe--and in the lace u
al this the nomination was TSASISoUsL,
Conferred upon him. lie was now speak
ing in the town where Jonos lved-h,
VAS speaking to men VII, we're in th.
Convention. and who knew ell the facts
nj asked it HE statements was not tru,
% The Istter2 As 10 the charge con
aimed in this article Of being the lead |
1.-The new honest party" he would
give II proper attention before clo.ed.
AgaIn-hs hal been charged by hi,
lireling eiitor. through the columns d
he Sentinel. with having written edito.
dsl arclps for the sullivan pemocrs,
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1857-10-01

FASCINATED BY THE GLARE.-The light in front Of
the night train the Central Railroad may be seen
when coming, at distance Of some twelve miles
from the depot A few nights ago verdaat Cracker
stood on the track peering up the line. When first
the train light became visible he thought it was q
lightningbug FREELY; he fixed his eyes in wonder
on it, exclaiming. "its coming-O, Lordyl its a
coming!" There he stood in the way as if fascina-
ted by the bright glare, and soon would have been
run into lad not gentleman pulled him very timely
by main force off the track. The Cracker with hair
erect, eyes strained, and mouth gaping, exclaimed
by golyl l thought she was the comet' sfE
s.t5s (Savannah Georgian. 4