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Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1857-03-27

When Bulstrode Whitelock was EN-
barked as Cromwell's envoy to Sweden in
1853, he was much disturbed in mind as
he rested in Harwich the previous night,
which was very stormy, while he reflected
on the distracted state Of the nation. 1t
happened that confidential servant in an
adjacent bed, who. finding that his master
could not sleep, said
"Pray. sir, will you give me leave to ask
you question:"
"Certainly."
spray, sir, don't you think God govern
ed the world very well before you came in.
to it?'
"Undoubtedly."
"And pray, sir, don't you think he will
govern it quite as we'll when you are gone
out Of it?''
Certainly"
"Then, sir, pray excuse me, but don,
you think you may trust Him to govern i
as long as you may llvc?'
To this question WhiteloclS had nothing
to reply; but turning about, soon FELL asleep
and slept until he was summoned to en-
bark
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1857-03-27
working with God.

"Work, for 1t is God that worketh in
you" This beautiful union Of holy
fear, and yet holy courage, Of entire de-
pcndencc upon God, and yet unabated
and jealous diligence to make our calling
and election sure" is attainable only, nay,
I might say ineligible only to spirit
ual mind. Not that there is any inexpli-
cable mystery in their connection; men
are continually acting in the affairs of life
in the same way. They clear round, SOW
their crops, go through all the tolls of hus-
bandry with unrcmitttng diligence, and
show they can do no more; they watch
for the increase, they think of it, they talk
of 1t with interest, while yet it is unds-
niable that they cannot mako a single
blade Of wheat tc spring up, or bear pro-
duce. The sun must shine upon it; the
rain must water it. the earth mus. nourish
it; they can command none Of these
Bnnyan.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1857-03-27

In Palestine you are nearly as much in
the wilderness as when In Arabia; for, as
to inhabitants, they are precisely tho
things which do not exist, for all You can
tell, except in the towns and villages you
pass through. You ride on, day after day,
and rise over each hill, and you sink into
each valley, and except an occasional soli-
iary traveller, with his servants and his
muletoer. or Turkish official with his
party, rarely does moving object appear
on the landscape. No cattle are on tho
land, and no passengers are on tho high
ways. How lonely 1t Is! and this loncli-
ness strikes you more like that Of tho dcs-
ort. for II seems unnatural, because hero
there should bc life, and there is nome
Sometimes You may mako out at dis
tancc, on tho hillside, single figure, a
man upon donkey. Il Ia tho only NOV
ing thing that your eyo can detect all
around. Aud 80 you can so on through
this dosolato land. From Jerusalem to
Bsyroul you can scarcely light upon ono
single scono Of rural industry--not ono
single sceno Of Ito that can bo compared
with those on tho Arab pastures, from
tho top Of Jabcl-ol-Suia to tho well Of FL
Milch. There In places, the country was
full Of people, and children, and nocks,
aud herds--a rejoicing picture Of pastoral
existence In all It's abounding wealth.
while here, In the country Of tIllagc, and
towns, and villages, tho whole land SEEM
cd to lie under spcll.--Louths Wandes~
in arabia.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1857-03-27
interesting Queries.

An anxious inquirer wishes to know
whether the PowderMagazinc is published
monthly, and is considered safe magazine
for quiet families.
Also, whether mint juleps will bc any
oheaperif branch Of the U. S. Mint is lor
Gated at New York.
Also, whether dead letters are ever
known to revive after thoy reach tho Dead
Letter Office, and II not, what Is the use
Of sending them there.
Also. whether navigators have to double
their capcs In all latitudes, or only in cold
regions.
Also, whether schoolmastcr can be
said to have no scholars when ho has two
pupils in his eyes.
II distance" lends enchan.ment TO the
view, and said "viow" does not return II
within a reasonable time, has distance
a legal cause Of action, and 10 she entitled
to recover?
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1857-03-27

On ono occasion, during an engagement
Captain Duncan commanding tho Flying
Artillery, General Pillow, in his usual
solemn manner, called out TO tae said off.
Ger:
"Captain Duncan, hro--tho crisis ha'
come!"
Duncan, without saying word, turned
to his mon. who were standing by Their
guns,already shotted and primcd, and cried
out:
"Fire!p
Tho men wcro somewhat surprised o.
this order, there being no particular objec
within range,whcn an old grcy.haircd Irisl
sergeant stepped up with;
"plaze, your honor, what shall we 6r'
atT'
"Flrc ut the crisis p said Duncan; did
n'tyou just hoar tho General say IL hat
Gomez"
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1857-03-27

James, come up here. How is New
Jersey bounded?"
"Bound all over by the Camden and
Amboy railroad, SIR
"What are its natural products?'
"Sham banks, sand banks, fish-ncts, and
three-cent lightning
"What is railroad director?'
"A practical undertaken
"What is his business?
"To put forever at an end the business
of passengers
"How many directors arc necessary 20
the proper conduction of the affairs of a
railroad?''
"Well, there is generally one to every
mile-but it requires moro than one to a
collision!'
"What is meant by the term switching
off r'
"Why, taking short cut to a sudden
demise"
GOOD boy. You'll be President some
day.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1857-03-27

Jenny Downer had been out oil day
training--the first time since he was chos-
en- captain over the Tuckertown Guards
-and being pretty we'll filled with liba.
tions of punch &c. got somewhat bcwild.
cred as he plodded along towards home.
Meeting boy on tho road,' he accosted
him with
"Well. my boy. can you tell mo where
Captain Downer l-ives?'
"Why, sir, you are Captain Downer, ,ain'i
your
"Yes, | know that, boy. But where
the devil do live? Can you tell me
that?'
The lad piloted the incbriated officer to
his domicile, and then left him to take care
Of himself. The pillar Of his country's
pride and glory tried the door: 1t was lock.
ed. He then drew out his night key, bu,
couldn't find the key hole.
"By gosh ? exclaimed, after trying in
vain to find the incsion in the door, III
this isn't good 'un. Hero tho old lady
has locked the door, and by g-ra
cious she has b--ut.oned up the key hole
besides!' =
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1857-03-27

Tho Paris correspondent OF Porter's
Spirit Of Times is responsible for the fol.
lowing:
II Is astonishing how foreigners arc Inn
posed upon by some Of our wags. The
other day went TO see q little French
man just arrived, who had been taking
English lessons, rs he informed me, on hls
voyage, from n follow passenger. He com.
planned much Of the difficulty Of oul
grammar, especially the irregular verbs
He said:
For instance, 20 verb 10 90. Did ever
one see sich verb?'
And with tho utmost gravity he read
from sheet Of paper:
i go,
'Thou departest,
HE clears out,
We cut stick,
'Yc or you make tracks,
They absquatulate.
Mon Deu Mon Dieu What verres
disregular verbs you have in your Ian
guage y
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1857-03-27

n Question In moral Philosophy.
Not many days since, the following con-
versation took place in the ladies' first hall
of Asylumia. Miss Dix had passed thro'
moment before, and younger daughter
of our household, just started in her teens,
made one of cluster called together by
the occasion.
Girl-Who was that lady whom we saw
with the doctor?''
Lady-"That was Miss Dix, the philan-
thropist."
Grl-"What is philanthropist?'
Lady-"Philanthropist, my dear, is a
word from two Greek words, signifying a
lover of men,
Girl-"Well, then, are not all we wom-
en- philanthropists?"
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1857-03-27
"Shnnss bite nIclv

There was q fellow In certain neigh
borhoodi In Arkansas, who was strongly
suspected Of shcep.sleallng. Thoro were
q good many cases Of tho mysterious dis
appearance Of choice mut.ons from tho
aocks Of tho planters, which wero traced
to his door ; but being very willy and in-
gonious chap. he generally succeeded In
proving an alibi, or some other defence
which reduced tho charge 10 mere suspl-
cion. At last, however, planter riding
through tho woods perceived tho suspected
sheep.thlef steal from tho woods. aud after
looking around to SEQ that no ono was
near, walk up to flock of sheep and do.
libcrately knock over the largest and fat
test. At this moment, tho planter rode
up, and confronting the thief, he cxclaim-
ed:
"Now, sir, l have got youl You can't
get of, you are caught in tho act.
"What act9" Indignantly inquired the
thief
"Shoep-stealing was the confident re-
ply.
"Sir. you had better be careful how you
charge respectable American citizen with
such crime as shcep-stcaling." replied
the gentleman with tho pcnchant for NUT
ton.
"Now, sir" said tho planter, surprised,
twill you deny that saw you kill tha.
sheep?'
mo, SIR was the prompt reply, II did
kill him, and I'd do II agan. I'll kill any
body's sheep that bites me as am going
peacsably along tho road!'
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1857-03-27

Emmerich and Leopold, two active lads,
were nolghbon. Emmcrich, who was
rich, had n number Of beautiful pigeons;
but Leopold who was poor. had only a
few, and these Of tho commoncst kind.
One day apair Of Emmorlch's pigeons
few over TO Loopold's cot, and began to
build their nest there. sAh," thought
poor Leopold, show LUCKY l Ishould DO II
those pigeons belonged to mo There
are 80 many dazzling white, just like
snow. and their heads aud tails are glossy
black, like coal. or oil Emmrich's pig
cons, these please mo Car the best" y
Hc was strongly tempted 70 shut them
up aud keep them.
"But no." said he, "that dare not do;
that would bc q sin Twill at once over.
come the temptation" So he shut the
cot, caught the pigeons, aud brought them
TO Emmerich.
Emmorlch was greatly pleased at the
poor hoy's honesty. lle took the very
first eggs which no obtained from the
beautiful pigeons, stole secretly to Leo
pold's cot, and placed them under com.
mon grey pigeon, instead Of her own.
When therefore the young ones crepl
out Of the shell and came to bc nedged
Leopold was exceedingly astonished Il
sec that they were beautifully marked
black and white, exactly like Emmerich''
prettiest pair. He ran full oil Joy TO En-
merich, and informed him Of tho miracle
as hc supposed It TO be. ftrfaa
Emmerich laughed; told him he had
changed the eggs, In order to show hi
gratitude for Leopold's honorable conduct
and at tho end Of the conversation, sale
to him:
always. my dear Leopold. continu,
thus honorable; for st
s.The beat rowsvds.of earth and heaven
To truth and honesty are Riyen.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1857-03-27

The time for making maple sugar
is fast approaching, when we hope
the high price Of. sugar will have
tendency to awaken our farmers to
the Importance Of making as much Of
the article as possible the coming
Spring. The business viii pay at The
present prices. We recolect well
when making maple sugar was consid-
cred profitable ut G Ia cents per
pound. The business was followed
in this vicinity until within a few
years. We hope that every one who
has fifty trees and more will do the
best he can. Tap all the trees you
have. but do not cut unsightly gashes
in them. as they will not yield SO
much sap by this process. Bore them
with three quarter inch auger. and
put In spout. -,.s...
According TO the census report OF
1850. the annual production Of .his
article was set down at $4,000. 900
pounds. Thislquanlily may be great.
~ increased in any favorable season,
and II the coming season should prove
such, 100. 900 600 pounds can be pro.
duccd (about one seventh Of the an
nual national consumption. (which will
tend to keep the cane sugar from In.
creasin. in price until next fall. when
IL is hoped that The Chinese sugar
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1857-03-27


Mick Casey used 10 "tend" In "Carcw's
grocery" on the corner. Smith went In the
other day after some "fxins." and among
the rest called for n gallon Of molasscs.-
There was about pint In the measure
when Mick commenced drawing, and after
filling II he poured II into Smiths vessel
until about pint was left, rs before. In
tho measure, and then set |. down under
tho cask.
"IIallo!" said Smith, "what are you
about9 Why don't you put gallon in,
as orderod?'
"A gallon, is II. sur? An suro an
thoro's that much in tho jug!" replied
Mick.
OF course Smith would never believe
this, as thero was a pint left In tho meas
ure and he therefore ''madc no bones" Of
accusing Nick Of attempting to cheat
him.
"Sur,' said Mick, "wasn't there pint In
tho measurc?'
"Yos.'
"woll. thin. there's tho samc In II now.
sure |"
"Yes"
swell, thcn, shurc an ye have oil that
belongs to ycz, for didn't ! draw the mca.
sure full and put II In the jug?'
mo, there's pint iejfr
"Tho divil, sur (! an wasn't that pint
there 5cforef Get yersil' out o. tho store,
yo specimen Of maneness, to DO after chat
In an honest lad out Of a pint Of molas.
ses p
Smith "lcft," being utterly unable to
convince Mick Of the "errors Of his ways.
Post.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1857-03-27
Black temperance.

Returning with our corn the other day,
we overheard the following negro conver-
sation:
"Wher's you gwinc to morrow
"To
"Kin you sit whiskey thar?"
"Yes.'
"Good ryo whiskey?'
"Yes.'
"What do they AK for it?'
"a dollar and a half gallon. l dom,
wrnt no whiskey that costs less'n dollar
and half a gallon. I'd ruther hcv it der
your common rot-gut for a dime. dom
want to buy no whisky fur less'n dolla
an half o gallon
"Wcll, do. I'd like 1t II It was pic
ayune gallon, would"
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1857-03-27
Gboits Yostrp.


I've wandered 10 the village, Tom; I've set be-
meath The tree,
Upon the school-houss play ground, which shell
tered you and me;
But none we're len 10 greet me, Tom, and few
were left TO know,
That played with Us upon the green some twenty
years ago.
Tho grass Is Just ss green, Tom; bare-footsd boys
at play
Were sporting just as wo did then, with spirits
jast gay;
But The smasier' sleeps upon the hill, which,
coated DER with snow,
Afforded US sliding place, ,just twenty years ago.
Tho old school-house Ia altered now; ths bench
Is are replaced
By new ones, very like The ssno our penknives
had defaeed;
But tho same old bricks are In the wall, the bell
swings TO and fro,
Its musicjust the same, dear Tom, twas twenty
years ago.
The boys we're playing me same old game, be-
meath tho same old tree;
have forgot the name just now--you've played
the same with me,
On hat same spot twas played with knives, BY
throwins so and 80;
The leader had q tssk TO do--therc, twenty years
ago.
Tho rivers running Just as sin; the willows on
It's side
Arc larger than they were, Tom; the stream ap-
pears less wide
But the grapevine swing is ruined nov, where
we played tho beau,
And swung our sweethearts-"preiiy girls" just
twenty years ago.
The spring that babbled meath the hill, close By
tbs spreading beech,
Is very iow-rwas once so high, that we could
almost reach;
And, kneeling down TO gcsa drink, dear Tom, I
started so,
To see how sadly am changed since twenty years
ago.
Near BY the spring upon tho elm, you know cut
your name.
Your swestheart's just beneath Il, Tom, and you
did mine tho same;
Some heartless wretch has peeled The bark. twas
dying suro but slow,
Just as that one, whose name you cut, died twsn-
~ years ago.
Ny lids have long been dry, Tom, but tears eame
inmy eyes;
thought Of her loved so well--,hose early bro
ken ties.
visited the old ehurehyard, and took some now-
ora 10 strcw.
Upon tho graves OF thoso we loved some twensy
years ago.
Some In the ehurshyard iaid-somc sleep beneath
the sca;
Bu. few are iefs OF our old slsss, excepting you
and me;
And whom our time sha II come, Tom, and We are
called 10 60,
hopc they'll lay us where vc played, just swen
y years ago.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1857-03-27

Some years since, young lady, remark
able for her maturity and good sense,
daughter Of distinguished lawyer and
member Of Congress from Worcester coun.
ty, was placed at young ladies' boarding
school In the neighborhood Of Boston,
Her unaffected manner and sprightlness,
won tho affections Of many OF the young
ladies, who wore fall OF thor kind Offices.
uatil one day they inquired the occupation
OF hcr father Our young friend perccIy-
Ing the drift Of their enquiries, gave them
to understand that her father was shoe
maker, whom many Of them wcre struck
with horror at her vulgar origin, and n
change took place In their conduct towards
her She. however fully understanding
them, remained quiet. +, etf
After while, the father Of tho young
lady visited tho school. Az he was q
good-lookins man, and as thcy observed
tho principal ard Others treating him with
such great dslsrsncc and respect, the
scholars were led TO enquire Of their IN.
slruetrcss who he wns and what was his
business; and on being told that he was
tho father Of Miss H., aud that he was n
memberof Congress. they were iillcd with
amasement. and immediately made an
attempt 10 renew their affections rs for
mcrly, but II was too late. She looked
upon, their conduct with such contempt
that they were obliged 10 keep respccta-
bio diaiancc, while those who treated her
kindly, without regard TO her fathers sup
posed occupation, were ever afterwards
her iavotitcs. ~. tf e..i
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1857-03-27

A FAsLE.-A young man once picked
up q sovereign lying in the road. Ever
afterwards, as he walked along. he kept
his eyes steadily liked on the grouud, in
hopes to find another. And In the course
Of long life he did pick up AZ different
times goodly number Of coins. gold aud
silver. But all these years, while he was
looking for them, he saw not that the
heavens were bright above him, and ma
ture beautiful around. He never once al
lowed his eyes to look up from the mud
aud filth ~ which no sought the treasure;
and when he died-a rich old man-he
only knew this fair eaRh of ours as dirty
road in which to pick up money as you
walk along.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1857-03-27

That frown IA Ike The lurld light
Which CLEANS from angry cloud,
Which strikes beholders With alright,
And breaks No Stiffness OF tho night
With shuadsrs long aud loud.
Ana In those llneamen,s we trace
What Il stllI nigh, have been
AZ Ia faiicn asgel's face
Some relies cfIss former grace.
A beauty, martedby ain.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1857-03-27
WISHING.


or all amusemcns Of Tho mind,
From ioxie down to fishing,
There Isn't ono that yoa can Ind
SO very cheap a. swishlng'"
A very choice diversion, too,
n we ent rightly uss 70,
And not, a. We arc apt 10 do,
Pssssrs n and abuse 10.
I wIsh---a sommsn wish indeed
Ny purse was somewhat fatter,
That might ehecs the child OF need,
And not my pride 70 aaliers
That nigh, make oppression Fool.
AZ only gold eau make n
And break tho vrsn,t rod Of steel,
AZ only gold can break u
Wish that sympathy and love,
And every human passion
That has iss origin above,
weald como and keep Ia fashion,
That seorn, and jealously, and hate,
Aud eserY base emotion,
Was buried any fashoms deep
Beneath mo waves Of ocean.
fwish that friends were always true,
And motives always purei
wish The good were not 50 few,
wish The bad wero fewer;
wish that persons ns'sr forgot
To heed their pious teaching,
fwlsh thai practising was not
SO different nom preaching.
Iwish hat modern worth mlghsbs
Appraised with truth and eandor;
wIsn that Innoesnoe wero FREQ
From ueachcry and SANDER
wlsh that men their vows would mind,
That vomon meier wero rovou;
Wish that wives were always kind,
And husbands always lovers.
. wish--ln lne--thst Joy and mi'th,
And every good deal.
May come crswhlle throughout the earth
To DO the glorious real,
TIN God shall every creature hlss
With hIs saprcmos, blessing,
Andhepe Be iosi In happiness,
And wishing be possessing.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1857-03-27
BROOKVIILE FRANKLIN COUNTY, INDIANA FRIDAY MARCH o.

petat the foot of the easy chair, out of
which he had slipped in fit Of apoplexy.
He never spoke again, nor once opened his
eyes, though the vital spark was not ex-
tinct until the following day. And this
was the LAST DINNER
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1857-03-27
ssIstt WistslIaup.
The Way 10 win n simple woman's
Love.

Let your hair hang in superfuous ringlcts
over your neck and shoulders; never suffer
a razor to touch your face; squeeze your
self into coat of mulberry cloth; put a
vest on striped with green, yellow and red,
pants checked with blue. crimson and
purple; shove your feet into pair Of boots
with heels at least three inches high; dam
gle little black cane, tipped with brass;
a huge brass ring on your little finger, and
you will be the lion of the day. and win
the heart of any simple flirt you meet
with.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1857-03-27

There's many an empty cradle,
There's many an empty bed,
Ihefs'smany alonsly a bosom
Whose joy and light are fed;
For shiek In osery graveyard
Tho lille hIlioeks lie
And every hllioek represents
An angel In the sky.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1857-03-27
A QUESTION ron LAWYERS. Mag.

ACQUISITION ron LAwYERs.-"Mr. Mag
istratc. l want to ask you one question:
Has a man got right 10 commit nui-
sance?"
"No, sir; not even tho Mayor"
"Then, sir, | claim my liberty was
arrested as a nuisance. and as no man has
right to commit me, I move for non-
suit" iai'a Pas .tf4 t+r'
The question has been carried up.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1857-03-27

8 or Anrious Faiher-"What am Ito.do
with you. sir--what am to do with you?
DO you know II you continue your pres-
ent course of cruelty and cowardice, you
viii be IT for nothing but member Of
Congress? .y
Distracted Mother-"0h! don't say that,
father! don't father! you will humiliate
the boy" eS
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1857-03-27
TloN AGRICULTURE, anD THE BEST nTEREsrs or SOCIETY
WHOLE NUMBER 1868.


Az 0PNIoS.--A western chap gives
his views OF the New York women in this
way:
Somewhars in every circumference OF
silk, velvet and cetry that riggles along
Broadway. thars allus a wumman, spose;
but how much Of the holler is filed in
with meat, and how much is CANNON,
the mecr spectator ken never no. A fell
ler marrys a site. and finds, wbenit comes
to the pint, that he has nothin in his arms
but regular anatomy. Ef men 's gay
OBSERVERS. wot's to be sed Of female that
dresses, for hundred and forty weight,
but hesent RELY as much fat on her as
would grecse a griddle. An the apersens
plumpness oonsisting Of cotton and Daals-
bone. <1-
OF T"I s'pose, Sammy, that we'll have
terrible rain in day or two" ~Why,
mother, how do you know?' "Gracious,
child! don't you know why? this is the
10th of September 1Wsll, what Of
that. mother7 Is that any sign that it
win rain?" "why, goodness, son. Of
course It is. Didn't the master never tell
you about these things?--You SEQ about
the 21st of this month the sun gifts up to
the top of the pole, and then be begins
to slide down again to the topics of uni
corn, then follcrs rain like blazes, unless
the horns of the moon git turned up and
hold the water all in, and such cannot be
the case now, for you see the moon has
no horns, but is in her manly state; SO ol
course it must rain soon. If this stupid
Ischoolmaster don't begin to larn you these
important things, must take your edlca
ton into my own hands. It's grcal
thing to have good edication, Sammy
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1857-03-27

0T"Dennis. darlint; och, Dennis. what
is it you're doing?"
whist Biddy, rs trying an ixpai-
mint" -tt--A
"Murther! what Is k?' ",'
sIt's mcsilf that's giving hot scafher to
tho hens, 50 they'll lay hlsd aigs."