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Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1857-08-28


where Il introduces Willard, Hammond,
Perkins, and Old Lineism, by way Of Illus
tration, and the Democratic caucus that
elected Bright instead Of Wright "the pur-
est man Of his party" as parallel
So much for the Address as published
But that Is not the address which was deliv-
cred II was the address as delivered, that
we incidentally alluded TO- We sought to
say as little of II, except in praise, as the
facts would justify. AZ q member Of the
Platonean Society, and as q friend Of edu-
cation, we thought il proper to say that nei-
Their the Platoneans nor the friends Of the
University regarded such performance as
literary performance worthy the occa-
sion or the place. Mr.. McMullen' being
young, we went as far as we could to defend
him, and said as little in dispraise as posi-
BILE We did not quote his fights when ''ge-
MUS flashed forth like lightning" and he
sought to allure the young men to higher
attainments by telling him that he was him
self only selfmade man, yet "he intended
to excel them or burst the boiler" and now
we might entertain our readers with many
such expressions, but we viii not We have
complied with the request Of Mr.. Ms
friends, though we have not yet done the
subject justice When the speech, az dele
cred, is published, we will honor II with q
more extended review.
Meanwhile let US assure our readers that
we heartily endorse the doctrines Of the adj
dress They are noble and just and we
greatly respect him. for entertaining them,
tho we do not think that either the pulpit or
the literary hall the place to abuse even as
worthless men as and Willard Judge Per-
kins.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1857-08-28
POLITICS AND THE PULPIT.

There has not been more virulence against
the pulpit since the days Of Knox, than
within the last few years. BY some means,
the questions which have long been conced-
ed as proper 10 be discussed there, have be-
come involved in the political issues Of the
day, therefore politicians have sought to ST.
lence preachers upon them. We regard
II as an evidence Of the purity Of the
pulpit, and the fearlessness Of those who
all IL, that such demands have met with
no favor, but the influences Of the Cos
pei have been brought to bear upon the
moral questions ut stake. The duty Of
tho preacher TO teach those who look 10
him for instruction, that they should car
~ their religious character and convictions
into every duty Of life, is imperious. He
should teach. them that In no case can they
be indifferent TO the suffsrings Of their fell
low men, nor neglect opportunities TO do
good. He may not allow them TO. regard
Il as consistent with their religious char
acter to permit, by their license or their
Indifference the spread Of intemperance or
slavery, hence he should urge upon Chris
tians to regard these questions as Of pri-
mary Importance in the exercise OF their
privilege as voters This Is duty which
no preacher can leave undone and be q
faithful overseer Of the flock committed TO
his care.
But this duty does not require that every
sermon should even remotely, much less di-
rectly refer 10 politics. Nor docs IL imply
the right of the preacher 10 dictate for
which party or what man his brethren shod
vote. They have an unquestionable right to
choose their own method OF doing q given
thing, hence il is unbecoming the pulpit,
and unworthy the man that he should, as a
preachSs, become the apologist OF party
or IN individual, or that he should anathe-
nati1o, in the. pulpit, any man or any
party. His duty to instruct does not i'm
plyth right to dictate.
Right hero many .well-mesning but un-
Iwisf preachers have erred. Finding drum
ken men and debauchees in power, they
have taken liberty to point them out and
wroin th.xs Snd their associates This is
preaching I'll might the preacher, when
conduct =, ,es'-st fraud, say that the
!, an ;,,,,. a., who defrauded Mr.. B.,
can a.. !. ION in point Every one
~ sna such personal application Of
~ 'Aecftaut truth would be msnifestly i'm
proper, yet II would DO the same as is too
oisen practiced in the pulpit
Related to this, is the equally injud'cious
practice sometimes adopted by well-mean-
ing pastors Of identifying themselves with
one party or another, and haranguing the
multitude on party topica We can not
conceive Of IN emergency which will justify !
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1857-08-28
A Black .R.publiesn Post Master.

In recent visit to county in this State,
we dare not say what county,-we found
a Republican Post Master Only think Of
iii A Black Republican Post Master, in
this the second year of James the Bachelors
And that too in quite town, in the midst
of rich and reading people We dare
not say where II IL, or he would be removed
instanter, II the President had to appoint @
man not living in town, like he appointed
John samuels, over his neighbors, the Mix
civilians; or one not qualified, as he up
pointed John Armstrong the drunken dog
gerry keeper, over the Metamorians or he
would close up the Office as he did two in
Ripley county, because there was no Demo
crat near enough to take them even into a
doggsry. Great is Willard, who won't com
mission a Black Republican Notary Public,
and so is James the Bachelor.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1857-08-28
DEMOCRATIC POLITICAL PREACHER
CURIOUS SCENE AT A DEDICATION.

On Sunday last, according TO pre-
vious announcement, new Mctho-
dist Church was dedicated at Lanes
vile, Harrison county, by Rev. VIM
M. Daily, ID. ID. one Of the four
Democratic Methodist ministers OF
Indiana. After the sermon, a some
what unusual scene occurred, which,
as we heard IL, was n follows Mr.
Daily announced that he had passed
by some four or five places, where
his presence was desired for the pur-
pose of coming TO GAINESVILLE, where
his side Of politics prevailed There
was q debt Of 5000 hanging over the
church, and he wanted 10 know IL
there were not enough Democrats in
the house TO promptly pay it. He
would not complete the work Of dedi-
cation until the amount Of the debt
was paid or pledged TO be paid. How
many are there, he asked, who will
give $40 each. Four persons an
nounced successfully that they would
give $40 each, when some one stepped
up TO Mr.. Daily and informed him
that all Of the four ,oere Knoso-Aoth-
ings, but there was Bro. D. who
was a good Democrat, and was able
TO give that amount. Mr.. Daily then
appealed TO Bro. d., who refused TO
contribute, stating that he did not
belive in bringing in politics on such
occasions. Five dollar subscriptions
were then called for, when, among
others, Berry Gwin Of this city "a
good Democrat,) contributed a v
Finally the sum of 1925 was raised,
when the Trustees pledged the re-
maindcr, and the church was dedica-
ted. In the meantime many retired
from the church being Disguised with
the proceedings.
The above is the story as We had
il from one who was present, and we
have reason TO believe that il is true.
If IL is incorrect in any particular we
will cheerfnlly make any necessary
correction. The editor Of the Cory
don Democrat, who waspresent, says
Dr. Daily made a fe'c inappropriate
and unnecessary remarks ,chiie taking
up the collection. Politics should nerer
be alluded 10 IN such connection"
We say too, that politics should
never be alluded TO in such eonnec-
ton, and this is the first timo that we
have ever heard of its being done
We have heard and read great deal
about political preaching, but this is
the only occasion within our knowl-
edge where a political party has been
appealed TO from an Indiana pulpit
1t is 10 be hoped that this win be the
last time. II remains 10 be seen
whether those Democratic papers that
have heretofore so bitterly denounced
certain ministers without Just cause.
will take the Rev. Mr.. Daily TO tack
for his unheard Of conduct on last
Sabbath, and properly denounce IL.
or whether they will, like the Cory
don Democrat, very mildly expfe
the opinion that his remarks W.
inappropriate and unnecessar,
and that the Rev. Dir. sshould not
have alluded 10 politics i'm such con
nection,--M A. Tribune. . i, faf
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1857-08-28

The Kansas plot thicksnA Every mail
brings intelligence calculated 10 dissipste
the hopes Of those who thought fair play
might be granted 10 tho Free State party
there The army which was concsns rated
there, under pretext Of being en- route for
Utah, is to be used for subduing the people.
We shall keep our readers posted In regard
to movements in that territory. Not Dem
ocratic paper In the land does. Il seems to
be understood that all the outrages upon hu.
man rights and human liberty shall be con.
cealed from Democratic readers. Wenever
have believed that Kansas could come in as
Free State, but we never believed IL could
long remain Slave State II was not
enough that the first election should be car
ried by fraud, and that code Of laws sho d
be fastened upon the territory by drunken
Missourians, which docs not allow the "sov-
ereigns" to elect even constable, bat the
pretended election 10 constitutional con-
vention must be held 30 a. 10 cut Oh most Of
the actual settlers, and now by the appor-
tionment, 10 counties, containing about half
the population, have but three representa-
tiyes, while fourteen counties have thirty
SIR; twelve times the number on about an
equal population.
But this is not all Gov Walker promis-
cd, in his early speeches there. that at the
October election, the phols people should
vote, not under the Missouri laws Of the
Territorial Legislature, but under the laws
of Congress. Judge Cato now decides that
none shall vote unless they acknowledge the
rights Of the invaders, and pay taxes TO
support them. II il said that Gov. Walker
dissents from this opinion. Perhaps he
does We wait patiently TO see the end Of
this crusade against freedom Kansas may
come in Free State, but il will be notwith-
standing the efforts Of the pro-slavery party
in the South, with the connivancs, II not
the actual cooperation Of the Democratic
party in the North. That party neither BY
its candidates nor its organs, has ever utter
ed one word OF condemnation against the
blockading Of Missouri river against FREQ
State emigrants, nor the destruction Of Law
renee by the United States army, last year,
nor its siege this year by Gov. Walker, nor
the murder Of Free State men, by Border
Ruiiians, nor the Acknowledgement Of free-
mon by test oaths and tax laws
We wait the development Of the future
Though IL is true that the party papers keep
these facts from the people, and toach thsm
to regard them rs lies when they appear In
other papers,-though very large per cent
Of the voters Of that party never read, Una
ny Of them cannot, at least In English) yet
there are enough honest thinking mon
among them, who will, sooner or later, learn
that the facts Of history in that territory are
painful, TO throw OF the yoke Of party and
love their country more than their would-be
masters. We can afford 10 wait 'Predic-
tons are needless Facts are transporting
fast enough. Let Us soc what the admins
tration will do which pledges fair play in
that territory
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1857-08-28
IMpoRTANT ELECTION

Unimportant as the coming October cleo
ton promised to be, il 10 likely to become
one of the utmost importance. VIII at
alluds now to the fact that w'iave to b,
county officers elected last yea u of Judge
reelected this, but the resignar'fa Supreme
Stuart renders the election OF /, Of put.
Judge necessary. The import ~ a ci.e4
ting the right kind OF q man :. No.
can not be overestimatsd. We car Nv
what his politics are so that he 10 good
Judge. II he shall be as worthy aJudge %
Judge Stuart we shall be satisfied, tho. ne
was not much TO brag Of
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1857-08-28

ONO INSURANCE AND TRUST COMPANY
susprSpEp.-The closing Of the doors Of the
Ohio Insurance and Trust Company, last
Monday, created great panic in Cincin'
natl, and will, we doubt not, brighten some
Indiana capitalists, who have refused to
loan to their neighbors on real estate secu'
rites, and made ii safe in that bank. We
don't care q copper II men will be such
fools as to prefer strangers to acquaintance
let them abide the consequences, There is
money enough in Cincinnati Banks, from
Franklin county alone, to make home
bank Of large capital, and which can be
put in the hands Of safe and tried men,
IA none but capitalists will suffer, the af
fair is Of less consequence
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1857-08-28
CAUGHT HArPrHe.

Sheriff Glidewell, Of Franklin county,
accompanied by Deputies J. r. Clark and
Jacob BLY,, conducted two gentlemen las.
week, members elect To the lower house, one
for nine years and the other for two, TO JEFF
fersonville. Being overcome with the OF.
cessivs labors Of travelling on the steamboat,
they concluded to rest their wearied limbs
and eyes at first class hotel before going TO
the penitentiary. Forgetting that eternal
wakehlness is the price Of liberty, the sher.
ifs fell asleep Not so Hon. Rufus II. King,
the gentleman from Franklin for nine years.
He remembered the saying, and kept both
eyes open, and very deliberately slipped Of
his chains and retired, leaving his compan.
ions to enjoy their maps. Poor Glidewsll, he
feels bad, both from loss Of sleep, the loss
Of his bird and the loss OF his Zee. 500 i,
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1857-08-28
LOOK OUT FOR FROST.

The nights are becoming cool, and an
occasional cool day follows. II frost comes
within four weeks there will be but little
sound corn. But you need not suffer for
suitable clothing while Z. A. Hall keeps so
good lot Of fall and winter goods at No l6
Washington street. and Tyner and Kimblc,
and w. Morrow a. Co., are so well supplied
in Brookville Whenever you feel chilly
read the AMERICAN, and learn where to get
suitable clothing.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1857-08-28
GOOD ENOUGH Yoa GREELEY

Some Black Republicans in Kansas call
ed little collection Of cabins Greeley, or
Greeley City, and applied for Post Office.
Do you think they got one2 Never Bit, by
that name. There is nothing in the Con-
stitution of the United States, NOR in the
"organic Act" that would sanction such a
thing The petitioners were informed
that squatters had no right to give names to
their city, but If they would call the place
Walker, they might have an Office They
acceded, so the address of those sovereigns
is Walker p. o., Greeley City, Kansas.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1857-08-28
70 the AMUSEMENT AND INSTRUCTION or YOUNG AD OLD

ihis Asa pastor he sustainsan affectionate
and tender relation to men Of all parties. II
he must make stump speeches, let him re-
sign his pastoral relation Then his hands
are free. Hemakes living as other men
has no pastoral connection with any, and il
at liberty TO exercise all the privileges Of
any other citizen. We are glad to know
however, that such indiscretions are few
and most of those who, in the excitement Of
q canvas, have been led into this error, now
deeply regret Il, as do their more judicious
friends.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1857-08-28
rrxxyxR pryoRcE nasR.

This application for divorce, which crea-
ted some interest at the spring term Of the
Marion Circuit Court, has been settled by
compromise. Mr. Chesver files cross bill Of
abandonment, and no other plea is made by
either party. She takes the two younger
children, and he the two older, and she
gives him one-third the rents Of her proper
ty for the benefit Of the two older children.
It understood that divorce win be grant
ed--we presume to both Of them, as each
seems towant one
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1857-08-28

We are often inquired Of, Cor statistic.
and arguments on the temperance question,
We know Of nothing better in this line than
DIR. BuciSley's work, II il smalln and cheap,
(about 10 or l6 cents and can be procured
by mail Of Longley Brothers, Cincinnati, =
Persons who expect to address the people
on this subject, and those who do not, and
yet who wish to be weR posted will do well
10 send for il 84..5
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1857-08-28

B1-willam Robson. late treasurer of
Franklin county, decides the law, extending
his term Of Office, constitutional, aud refuses
to give place TO DR. Elliot, his chosen sue.
cessor. ~
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1857-08-28

h6r Ar. Brown, the Democratic candidate
for Governor Of Georgia, said in one Of hls
speeches that Mr.. Buchanan had married
the South. Mr.. Hill, the opposing candid
ate, retorted by saying he had made bad
husband, as he had in less than four months
whipped his icifs.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1857-08-28

sa- Y. Reid, Esq, is at work on the stone
work Of the bridge across the White Water
at farquhar's mill Thewood work Is nm
der contract, and IL Is hoped that all will be
finished before this time next fall,
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1857-08-28

s6~0ur correspondent, J. J. l., is inform
ed that there is no Medical College in Indi :
ana that we know Of We would commend
him to the Miami Medical College, cincin-
natl. Address Dr. C. G. coineygs for par
ticulars a.s.lt f.. ~.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1857-08-28

pS- Ii was Napoleon who says:
Strange as il may appear, when !
want any good head work done, |
choosea man--provided his education
has been suitable-with long nose.
His breathing is bold and free, and
his brain, as well as his lungs and
heart, cool and clear. In my obscr-
vations of men, l have almost inva-
riably found long nose and head
together. = -e,s aIiat
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1857-08-28
psy- Quite a number Of new students ar

~ Quite a number Of new students are
already entered for the next session Of the
Brookville College Hon. s. w. Parker
has spoken for place for his son, We saw
young man going from johnson county,
and young lady from Rush. Mr.. Chases
industry and talent viii secure full house.
The session begins next Monday.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1857-08-28

s%-We are under obligations to our
neighbor the Sentinel for gratuIions ad.
yertisement Of the printing material which
we have for sale at Brooxville There is a
bargain in IL that's 40, though the Sentinel
men advertised unwittingly.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1857-08-28

II.
Reader, a . t'ailer harvest II How soi
en,n the thought that you pfomised to pay
ID q little debt ''afier harvest" and youheso
not yet done IL Do you consider t1'st be-
cause you have po fulfilled your promise,
your creditor can notfnlfl BE. and I'i-cfed-
itor is DELINQUENT alse2 Only think how
many have waited TIL later harvest, and
what a long chain Of delinquenciesare con-
sequent upon yours IL you would pay
what you owe, yonr merchant could pay
what he owes, and hiscredtor could pay bis
debts, and 20 on through a score ofconiracts.
We arevery auzious you should be true foT
your word Set that money afoai. and We =
are sure some ofit would 'oat intothe hupd-
Of the poor pripter Of. COURSE ne don't
mean hs'fcr a dun any ~as ,-@anapiste ~
mind you that il is latter harvest ~ ~.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1857-08-28

sS- "Ginger?lo rSahl''i When am
dat great race TO come of dat dare is
so much talk about "What great
race 'sDe human race dc great hu-
man race, dat is to come off afore
long"
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1857-08-28

BsS- The celebrated old CHIEF Of the Wy
andott tribe, RA.wAn-wAii, commonly called
Rev J. b Finley, DID. will preach il wes
ley Chapel, next Sunday, morning and eve
ming. fitff
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1857-08-28

~ Mr. D. A. Robinson, Of New York,
has entered upon the practice Of the law in
this city. Bee his card.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1857-08-28

No. Fashion is curse to many o
good heart.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1857-07-24
IsA FINANCIAL CRISIS COMING?

Is A FINANCIAL CRISIS COMIAG!
9 following from the Journal Of Commerce con-
satisfactory, and, we think, correct answer
5 question
have been shown letter written by gentle
in England who holds american securities,
enting upon grave predictions of financial and
ercial disaster which he has seen in we'll
paper, and imploring light upon the subject
fears Those who allow their minds to be
led by such predictions, can find no relief and
ease is beyond the reach of medicine. Like
Dor deluded people who give ear to the calcula-
Offanatics concerning the destruction of the
no argument against the probability of such
ent can shake their faith; and those who be-
them have only to extend the time. when The
goes by without its promised trouble, to keep
redulous in hot water TO the close of their days.
has been speculation at the West which has
ed great scarcity of money, and inteIfered with
operations of trade. Some people will come out
ese operations minus all they are worth, and
Y others will involve their friends and neighbors
cir ruin. But the West is not bankrupt, and its
perative energy is wonderful. Two good crops
;ricultural produce will probably wipe out nearly
y vestige of these misfortunes. Prices of all
1ecessaries of life have become very high, and
is prospect that during the next six months
t of them will tumble. Probably in this break
n, some who try to sustain them will 60 down
but we see no reason to anticipate any wide
sd defalcstiOn from this source. The country
n the main, prosperous and as long as this pros
ity has for its basis the industry and energy Of
masses, its foundation cannot be shaken. There
e been too many idle, reckless spectators living
N plumber, but, after all, these are in lean
.ority. A large majority of the people Of the
ted States are at this moment engaged in pro-
tive labor, and so long as they continue in this
ing, the prophets of blue ruin may blow theil
nal trumpets until their cheeks split, without be-
able to bring about the disaster they predict
e bowling dog, they may keep nervous people
Ike o'night but the sun will shine, and the grass
grow, nevertheless.