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Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1857-09-18
EXCUSES FOR NOT ATTENDING PUBLIC
WORSHIP


"It rains-it shines TOO hot--loo
cold-too wet-too dry. Slept late
this morning. (as usualon sundsy) and
my head aches. Clothes old, shabby.
! e, not fashionable enough to be decent.
Want to sleep-rest-tak medicine
write letters-go journey Gotta new
novel--promised to return it tomorrow.
Worked hard all tho week--no other day
to enjoy myself. Got large dinner to
cook for invited company. Forgot TO
buy gloyes--too far otf-only next door
can sit in my chamber, aud hear the
sermon. Minister speeks too low--too
short-too long-is personal in his
preaching-cuts too close-wakes up
my onscience--mdkes me uneasy. Sing
ing makes me nervous--sermons put me
TO sleep, or bore me 10 death. Got
nothing for the contribution box-don't
like free seats, no, nor rented either
preachers are mere hirelings. Baby
sneezed this mcrning-going to meeting
don't save folks. One sermon drives an :
other out of my head-hdlf day
enough. Can read the Bible and SER
mon at home, (bm pont.) Lame feet
--corns-new shoes-too tired 10 keep
awake. Nothing new--all form-service
dull-too much getting up and sitting
down--singing left to the choir-none
by the congregation. Ministers preach
for pay-asked our minister why he
wanted more salary. If he didn't preach
for souls--said he couldn't eat souls
very sharp for minister Suse d. has
got a new mantila---won't go with my
old one--coughed once last Sunday
set all the congregation TO coughing.
Minister hasn't called on me-want TO
look at my accounts--goiug riding
pew doors too narrow--hoops too wide,
Gc 6c
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1857-09-18
CURE FOR rNryMrERANcH.

The cure for lnlrmperance, is two
fold. Total Abstinence and Prohibi'
ton. The former 70 be zealously in
culcatcd among the masscs--particu-
larly the young-and the latter Wig.
orously enforced upon the liquor
dealer. Moral Suasion for the Drink
or; Legal Suasion for the Seller. BY
these united, and only when united,
can we hope TO eradicate the OWLS OF
intempcrance. To effect that eradi-
cation, TO rescue from the perils of the
drinker, and the doom of the drunk
ard, the multitudes ofyoung menwho
are now exposed 10 tcmptation-so
largo number on which the future
hopes Of the nation depend, and in
Bible language of "your godliest
young mcn"-who are now In the
May-timc Of their manhood, and
glorious as the early morn with Vir.
gils "purple light Of youth"-how
great and sublime an enterprise; how
worthy the earnest corporation OF
every true philanthropist. And
what u mighty fulcrum would il con.
stitute, "on which to plant the moral
lever Of power, 10 raise world from
dsgradation.-Chrysto Fountain.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1857-09-18
from lhf tIllII
NY RIGHTS, DUTIES AND EXPERIENCE

PALMER DEror, Mass, Aug. 5th, 81
| believe that have the rightto do
all the good which ] can, which right
involves many others, among which
are the following The right 10 la.
Dor in my own way for the accom-
plishment of that good, on what
seems 10 me az the timo TO be good;
the right TO the sympathy and love
of those with whom | meet. which 1
have the right 10 win, by acts of love
| believe il TO bo n DIVINE PRixcrpLr
portion of which is to be implanted
within every human soul, and which
can never be lost, though il may
be deeply buried by sin, and require
much warmth from the sun of right.
eousncss, and love TO stimulate and
quicken il, that il will be able 10
burst is earthly covering and grow
into u beautiful tree, which shall
shelter and feed earth's mmishinr
oncs. will illustrate this by some
of my own experience.
] have beon moro ignorant and
consequently more sinful and misera
BILE, than ! am now; and WHILE thus
IGNORANT and apparently useless,
good people (that portion Of the salt
of the earth which saved bodies aud
souls, at Glen Haven, in the winter OF
ls5i-'5.) took me by tho hand and
said Sister, come up higher" and
then kindly, lovingly, showed me the
road 70 usefulness and consequent
happiness, and led me therein until
/ could walk alone. They then
dismissed me, saying, Freely you
have received freely give" and /
have found that OF life and love IL IL
"moro blessed 20 givothan 10 receive" I"
They are, in fact, among the things
Of which IL may be truly said, There
is that giveth and yet incrcaseth, and
there is that withholdeth more than
is meet, and il tendeth 20 poverty
therefore, | believe that We have the
right 20 win the ympathy and lovo
OF those around us by acts of sympa-
thy and love
And now, a. duties call me, which
are incompatible with writing, a
sometimes wish ] could write while
raking hay or tending garden, &c,
then | think my friends would have
no reason to say "do write oftencr. 4"
| have the right TO say to any who
think they could write better article
than this, do "a. I should like 70
readit. L. NJ. BIsHoP.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1857-09-18


Mr.. RDIrom-A few evenings ago
happening 20 call at Mr. Bryant's
ROOMS ] had the pleasure Of wit.
Messing an examination of class OF
seven or eight young men in Single
and Double Entry Book Keeping il
was, as / afterwards learned. th~sx
trial examination, previous to receis-
ing their Diplomas
After few pointed and appropri-
ate remarks by the Principel as 10
their future duties and prospects.
should they succeed in obtaining Di.
plomas. he commenced a rigid and
thorough exam ination of the class on
the practical principle of Book Keep
ing, and must say as just award OF
morit both TO teachers and scholars,
that the ready, straight forward man
ncr in which all the questions (some
Of which were very intricate) We're
answered, clearly showed that they
had passed through thorough course,
not merely Of theoretical but also Of
practical training, under the guild
ance of master hand. was much
pleased 10 see that the Principals, In
their examination. avoided the prac-
tice too often used in public examina-
tions-that is. of having few sci
questions merely committed by note
for the occasion; but they subjected
their pupils to thorough examina
ton of the principles OF the science
throughout, after which the class was
handed over to the audience, with
the permission that any person might
ask them any questions they wished.
The examination passed off very cred
itably, and was one of which any Of
our Mercantile Colleges might have
been proud, fully showing that Mr..
Bryant, has succeeded in combining
Nth thorough knowledge of the
science the happy faculty of success.
fully imparting his knowledge TO his
pupils. After the examination was
closed, ] was shown some specimens
Of rapid business, fancy, plain and or
namental writing, which for beauty
of execution and originality Of de
sign equal if not excel any specimens
which are exhibited in our best Eas-
tern Schools. Now as all our Rail
Road Companies and Best Business
Houses are having their Books kept
by Double Entry, our young men who
ever wish 10 obtain, lucrative positins,
or places of honor and trust as Book
Keepers, must see the necessity Of
obtaining n thorough knowledge Of
that sience ahd when the means are
thus placed within the reach Of all, If
any fail TO improvethe opportunity il
willbe their own fault l would say
in conclusion TO any person wishing
to obtain thorough knowledge of
Double Entry Book Keeping, togeth.
er with an easy rapid style Of writing,
go TO Mr.. Bryapts Mercantile Insti-
tute, and having once mastered the
science, you will have obtained the
key with which, connected with in
tegrity aud persevering industry, you
will be able 10 reach the highest hon
ors Of your profession.
A Book kELPER.
Pupil of Duff's College
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1857-09-18
A RUN ON RANK.

We were seated by window on Min
street this morning, for about one hour,
opposite one Of our banks, and witness
cd the effect of the rumors of Saturday
affecting its solvency. Men and women,
with anxious and solemn faces, were
rushing in with bills in their hands
They came out joyous and smiling, gaz'
ing at the glitlering gold which the
banker had given them. Business men
would slowly walk along by the bank,
take look in. hastily turn around and
wend their way home, with an express
sion Of firm determination TO "remove
their deposits. We took a peep into
our wallet, IL did not contain a bill ex-
eept some unpaid ones against ourselves.
We reached home and examined our
check book TO see the amount OF depos-
It's which must be instantly removed
On adding up, the result startled us. We
were undoubtedly owing that bank s57-
81 overdrawn checks. Our bowels Of
compassion yearned towards that bank
in their troubles. We have done s'usi
4 heeo w she Otot tib tu"bttbeloh toi 1e"tns
The thought Of the poor camel that had
It's back broken by the last feather, rush
ed into our mind. What q load Of guilt
would rest on our shoulders il our bank
should break for the want of the SS7 OIL
which we had almost leloniously got.
We went into the street, (that is where
everybody goes who wants TO raise mon
cyl tried every friend We met. 10
borrow. No one had any confidence in
MS. We tried to get trusted ut the apple
womans s, on tho street corner, for an
apple to quench our fever She replied
that she could not do business on the
credit system any more. We are, there
fore, broke-no bills TO take to the banks
for redemption---no deposits-but owe
--Bank s57 81. Ii that bank
does not weather tho storm, we know
the fault will lie at our door. We are
now meditaIing on suicide in case that
bank stops.
+. Sits one o'clock. and the bank
still pays gold, and the officers are very
blandly inviting everybody TO come on
We wait the result Of the run on on,
bank with awful suspense. Bufoic
Republic. as
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1857-09-18

Ddy-"May il please the Court said
u Yankee lawyer, before u Dutch
Justice the other day, "this is case
OF great Importance; while tho Amer
lean eagle, whose sleepless eye watch
es over the welfare of this mighty
Republic, and whose wings extend
from the Allcghenies to the Rocky
chain Of the West, was rejoicing in
his pride of place"
"Shtop darol say, vat has dis suit
to do NIT dc eagle? Dis has notin'
90 do nit dc wild bird. II is about
Won sheep, exclaimed the old Dutch
man.
"True, your honor, but my client
has rights"
Your CLIENT has no right dc en-
gle"
"Of course not; but tho laws Of Ian
guage--'
"What do | care for dc laws OF d,
language, eh? understand Go lawl
of dis State, and dat is enough 10,
me. Contine your talk TO de case
sir"
"Well then, my client, the detond
ant in this case, is charged with stea
ling a sheep, and
"Dat vill do dat will do! You
CLIENT, charged nit shtealing q sheep
jes nine shiIlin. The COURT viii ad
iourn."
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1857-09-18
Gbuits 1Spstrq,
From The Evsning Courier


Lrnk ~. Lkos.
fh. winds. the Winds, the autumn winds
Breathe gently Ger me now,
Their liquid voices all mine ears.
Their kisses erect my brow.
They bear the leaflets down 10 earth
And whisperto the trees,
They bear The white wlngsd vessel o'sr
The waves Of thefar Cd seas
They whisper sweetIy efthy loyei
thou dear one. too, 10 me.
send WIN rufx my fon1vst thoughts
pay by day, beloved, 70 thee
And do-t thou love the autumn winds
E.er whipping words ofiovef -.
sweet yet low. tAeir voices are
SOFAS tho cooling of adove.
ne autumn winds are breathing nov
o'cr wood and stream and hill,
And tender sentiments Of love
Zach semitic bosom on.
And viii give---why should ! not
This tender hour 10 thee, ii
lis sweet, thus 10 oremembersii
Thy gentle power o'cr me.
The sunny clouds steal llauidly
Along tho azure sky,
Andsllently tha rustlIng lesyss
fali ON Tue ground 10 die.
Remlndlng us Of loving ones
That love the autumn sky
Now sleeping In the narrow bed
where shadows trembling lie.
Nav AtnAsY, fsp.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1857-09-18
THE DYING DRuNDxARD.

stretched on pile Of straw-his bed
The dying drunkard lies;
Ills joyless wife supports his head,
And 10 console him tries
his weeping children's love would ease
Ills spirtl-but in vain
Thoir III paid love destroys his peace
He'll never smile again.
His boon eompanions-where are they,
Who shared his heart and bowl
They come not nigh, 10 charm away
The horrors from his soul
What have gay friends To do with those
Who press the couch of painY
oh he Il racked with mortal throes
He'll never speak again.
[Chrystat fomafaia
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1857-09-18

A convention Of the young mon Of
this vicinity favorable TO the election
Of Hon. y. Il. Banks, Jr., for Cover.
nor, was held here 90 day About
three hundrad persons were present,
and the utmost enthusiasm prevailed.
Mr.. Banks appearance called forth
great applause. Hia speech, lengthy
and eloquent, reviewed the Rcpubli-
can movement from tho start
Mr.. Banks said ho intends religious
ly TO supprt the Union and the Con-
stitution, and demands for the North
and will succede the South all that
can bo claimed under the Constitu-
ton, and adds: II resist all intcrler-
once with slave labor in the States
where Il exists, but ann inhcxibly OPP
posed 10 the admission of other slave
States or acquisitions Of territory 10
be formed into slave States ! enter.
tain no doubt of the power of Con-
gress 10 prohibit slavery in the ter
ritorics or that IL ought 10 exercise
that powe." Ho also declared his nj
legiance 20 the American party.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1857-09-18

AFFECTING lScrDENT.-Among the
note worthy incidents Of the Mon.
trcal steamboat disaster, says the
Montreal Gazette, was the saving OF
her two children by Mrs Bloomfield
whose husband is in the employ OF
the Grand Trunk Company Of Tel
onto. She held TO u rope with one
hand, keeping tho head of one child
above water with the other, and hold
ing the other up by fastening her
teeth in its dress. So heavy was the
load that two of her teeth gave way
aud were lost yet she still retained
her hold. At asta boat came towards
her, and men were screaming all
around her 10 he taken aboard. She
could not scream but a man seeing
her situation brought tho boat TO her
telling them she needed aid most.
Thon her strength gave way, at the
prospect Of relief and safety, and she
came near drouling ere she could be
lifted into the boat She is sligh,
dclicate woman in appear nee, and
one wonders how she was able 10 en-.
durc ~ much. I9at as
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1857-09-18

QUAINT CusroM.--At Marscilles, in
France, on Ash Wednesday, there is
a ceremony called 'interring tho car
nival." a whimsical figure is dress
ed up to represent the carnival, and is
carried in procession to Arrieus, a
small sea side village, when il is pull
ed TO pieces. This ceremony is at
tended, in some way or other, by
every inhabitant of Marseilles, wheth-
er gentle or simple, man or woman,
boy or girl. sel Iii,'
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1857-09-18

say- A Boston paper accounts for
the fact that some persons always go
out Of the concert room before tho last
piec, by supposing that they are SER
wants who bave rcccied permission to
stay out only part Of the evening.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1857-09-18

B0-sCall that II kind man?'' said
an actor, speaking of an acquaintance
-'a man who is away from his fami.
ly, and mover sends them single far
thingg DO you call such acts kind
moss p 4tu
"Unromitting kindness, chuckled
q way.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1857-09-18

pY-"lfa man steals my umbrella
says Hunkor, Its no use maxim. a
fuss--it only shows that the umbrella
equilibrium has beon broken. Now,
IL take one from somo one else, that
restores the cquipoisc. There is no
umbrella lost; an umbrella is only lost
when II Is used up"
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1857-09-18

peA- When the Prohibitory law
was first enforced in Lowell Mass,
Mayor Huntington said that cr;ino
was reduced three-fourths. and
such would be the good results which
would follow it, Introduction into our
State
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1857-09-18

s1- A novel suit is apout to be in
stituted against AN eminent physician
up town, He prescribed the use Of
ale and beer for patient, who is now
going to sue him for mal(0 treat
ment
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1857-09-18

Bs~ "Why did Adam bite the ap-
pie p asked a schoolmaster Of n coun.
try lad.
Because he had no knife, replied
the urchin.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1857-09-18

pser- Boy what's become of that
hole ] saw IN your pants the other
day.
'l young America. carefully examin-
ing his unmentionahles) III guess it's
worn out, sir.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1857-09-18

Il hss- Dutch Grocer to little girl
who, objects to Spanish quErter---
dat yust so goot as any one; you
Iyust take 1t TO Guby and dey1I give
you twenty-five cents for II.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1857-09-18

- S1~ The main difference between
a buifoon and a wag is, that the one
Is q professional fool, and the other an
amateur fool a
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1857-09-18

BoNs Our AT NIGHT.-Wc find the
following truthful paragraph in one
of our exchanges.
Night running is ruinous to the
morals OF boys in all instances. They
acquire under the cover OF night an
unhealthy state Of mind, bad, vulgar.
and proiane language, n lawlcss and
riotous bearing. Indeed, it is in the
street, after nightfall, that boys prin-
cipally acquire the education of the
bad. and capacity for becoming row
dy. dissolutc mon"
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1857-09-18

nea.. Whatevidenc have we that Gov
per was in debt? He "Oh'd o.
lodge in some vast wilderness.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1857-09-18

ssr A wager is a fools argument.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1857-09-18

or Arrangements agreed upon BY me
State Board OF Agriculture for the
State Far sa
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1857-09-18
TERMS OF THE
INDIANA AMERICAN.
RATES OF ADVERTISING.

I'm. .ouar. or less lten linesl one Insertion
FOR each additional
ne.ine.- occupying more than one square Al
- ...r stoseo
Yearly adsersislng, changcable quarterly per oo
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1857-09-18

EI.LETTsvILLE, Ind. July, 1887
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1857-09-18

For NE fadtasa Americaa. ?
A SCENE OF REAL LIFE.
A TEMPERANCE II A l. Il

rARLY one summer morning IN
u the emerald month of June.sa a
gentle rap was heard at the door OF a
ministers residence. He was sum
moned from his study by. the cheer
full voice of his companion, with A
lady wishes to see you" As he en-
tered the parlor, he saw q care-worn
female, in habiliments which bespoke
poverty. "Will you be so kind, sir
as to attend the funeral OF Mrs
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1857-03-28
Mark Well.
New Tailoring Establishment

THE undersigned having located ia Ottawa, would re-
.pectfuily inform inhabitants and vicinity that he
has opened shop in the lately occupied Tee-
graph Office Reddcks block for the purpose o! Gus
Tailoring In all branches Having had much
p-rience several OF largest cities both cutter
and maker, hater myself that my work shall not be
surpassed. either elegance Of style neatness Of
workmanship. this Chicago. All work entrusted to
my charge shall with prOuptUess and despatch
i,ro, DAN II ASHTON.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1857-03-28
New Boot and Shoe Store.


NNOUNCEs to the people of La Sale County that he
a has just received the largest stock of Boots and
Shoes offered in this market and is determined to
keep hand full supply of all the different varieties of
his and New York manufactured Boots and Shoes at
reduced prices for cash.
Having been engaged in the manufacture Of the aboev
named article for years, he feels competent
produce good article be found in this
other market.
Repairing done with despatch.
My place business may be found at No. 3Cavariy's
Block nearly opposite the Post Office at the sign the
RIG BOOT. Ottawa, Sepember 18, 1856
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1857-03-28
OTTAWA ILL.,. SATURDAY MORNING. MARCH 2S 1857
TAX LIST.

A LIST OF LANDS AND TOWN LOTS, situated ir
IA the county of La Sale and State of Illinois, which
Taxes for the year 1855 due and remain unpaid viii
the names Of the owners as far as known.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1857-03-28
NEW ENGLAND BAKERY
{. ". SANFORD.
MhNUFsCTrKER oF ALL v.EiEEIES oF
isrClG. Glkc g.. and (r:lCk ers.

on Midis0H. Columbus Sr@sf, OtfIiri, JHtH0t',
rs now prepared 70 furnish At the shortest notice a
Z very superior article of Sugar, soda, Boston Butter
Water. Pie Mic, Wine, and Ginger Crackers Pilot and
Navy Bread.
do business a strictly Cash basis, and have eve
rs facility Manufacturing enabled sell - low
a any other HoC-. IN the West.
All kinds o Fancy and Wedding Cake KEEP: constantly
on iand and maGe 20 order. InoN.9l c. W sANEOED
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1857-03-28
OTTAWA MARBLE YARD.

TlE undersigned having purchased the shop and stock
Of Gewel Finley. where he intends to carry the
business more extensive scale. He has on hand and
is always in receipt Of the best quality of American TIA
liam and Egyptian Marble for Head Stones, Tomb Stones
Monuments Nantes. Furniture, &c. As he has o!
the best workmen in the he feels
sured that he get anything in his line in superb
or style together with low prices he feels assured that
he will give all those who favor him with their support
entire satisfaction.
y. B. Orders from distance earnestly solicited and
promptly attended to. JAMES WILLS.
Ottawa, March S, 1856.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1857-03-28
stone! Stone For SnIe /!

WYE now offer quarry, two miles north OF
w Joliet. and within three hundred feet Of the Hi
nOis and Michigan Canal all kinds of Bubble, Building,
flagging, and Dimension Stone, from two inches IN
thickness up thirty inches and of size, color, and
quality surpassed by none ia the State.
All orders fu- Stone, either dressed or in the rough 10
he shipped by canal rail- will be promptly attended to,
aud furnished prices TO please the purchaser
ANDERSON, SPENCER CO.
c. A. HOCGHTFLiNG,
l. ALEX. ANDERSON
InIi. ,haro
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1857-03-28
TODaccO 81 Cigar JIamufacIory

az N1.,a ., oTe I"10r H.f-' y I'st t.1'ceI
T5JHE subscriber would inform The public that he Is ma
- ugfactGriug and keeps hand the best quaiN "I
Cergiu Tobacco snuff Pipes, &c. at wholesale aEd re-
tail prices favorable CIstulueTs Also, tie best ~
Havana, Iaop-Ta. Cd-sad0ris. ant other kinds oi t-
gars Farmers end others who smoke or chew can make
great saving b. buying gf az wholesale, a. can
-- a better article. ~ a les price than prd!ars-
P,a,s call at 10y Nanufsctory door vest Of the
Post Office. su| see tyr yourselves
DtrlWa. Nov u. G.. II. StHNElbtk.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1857-03-28
PianIug and Saving Fill.

TIE uniorsl,ne have this day entered into copart-
! .!ers'4y "a TIE above bJ ness under the firm Of
KNIGHT 4 EATliBuS.
They are prepared % furnish dressed flooring and
siIiu. az tl.ig establishment the hydraulic basin in
Ottawa Of superior workmanship, on their triumph
machine IN any quantities. and at prices . s1t pur
eIa~a-s They vii DO custom work, % planning and
saving ~ -Iar notice. Dressed and ulresse Lumber
constantly hand at reduced cash prices Come and
Il \ hNibiit.
f-'1- - / z RATHBUN.