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

We have long since learned that the
best way to get along is to take every
thing good-naturedly. There no use In
getting mad; It makes one feel bad,
hence wo quit il long ago. We prefer to
laugh at the frailtics and even tho mean
ness Of Others. We feel better over IL,
and then they can not complain.
Posting our books. a few weeks ago, we
discovered that about 5 loo were owing
10 us on newspaper accounts. some in Tex
as. semc in Oregon, some California and
lots In Iowa and elsewhere. Not know
ing Just how much such accounts were
worth, wo determined to see. BY an effort
TO settle all outstanding accounts by note
or cash, hence We sent out polite dun
to all who arc behind on our books. This
has given US abundant opportunity to DO
amused.
First came q great many and paid up
cheerfuliy. apologizing for letting their
accounts run so long-they had forgotten
II. and thanked US for kindly calling their
attention to il. This Of course VIC receiv-
cd good-naturedly. They are men Of
sense, and know that paper can not DO
supported without money, and that the
only way an editor can dun his subscri-
bers is by sending the bill in the paper. as
no can not call upon every one in person,
and mako a polite bow, and say ''Pleass
sir'' and ask forty psrdons for his imper-
thence. Such men viii always be respec-
ted.
Others came, in pet. stop my paper
I won'ttakc paper II have to be dun
ned for the pay--how much do owe up
to N0W?'' Well we received them good
naturally. They are on the whole good
natured men and generally very clever,
but their dignity is very much In their
way. OF course we squared accounts,
and told them, whenever they want the
paper, to send for 1t. We are sorry they
got mad. It made them feel very mean,
while they were at it, and never
hurt any body else. That is the way with
mad 70 ks. always They get the worst
of the bargain. One rich farmer, Samuel
Goudie. living near Whitcomb. not only
wanted to stop his paper. but faced on a
part of bis account. Learning last sum-
mer that we had offered to take a club in
Union county for about six months for 90
cents, he went up there and subscribed,
but ordered his paper sent to whitcomb'
OF course we credited him for only three
months. not intending to let him have the
paper for less than his poorer neigbors
were paying. But in our absence, set.
ting with one Of the boys in the Office, he
managed to save his half dollar. May il
do him much good
Our duns have brought US many letters,
Some say "Please find, enclosed - dol.
lars, send on your paper" Others. who
arc hutTy, say: Enclosed IS - which
will pay up to NOW. Stop my papers
Here is specimen Of some others:
Grecnsburg Ind March Goth 1857
Mr. L. A Goodwin sire
idont think ii worth you
while TO trouble yourself.about an Attic Il
that have never seen and know Nothing
about for never shall pay you a dime
while 1.-Two and more would not reac
such trash as you write and you never sen
know papers TO Andcrsonvills for have
not been there for four years
TT James
Now we have been sending this Mr.
James. apaper to Andersonvillc rnearl.
four years. We have been there ever,
few months and always cnquircd II th'
papers to that Office were all taken out. ans
wero answered in tho affirmative till tw'
weeks ago when VIC sent tho bill to ME
James. II ho were worth the money WI
could make II of him, but rs u Is. WI
supposed tho case Is doubtful Here
another: