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Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1857-01-23
Marrit

In Davenport, Iowa, at the residence OF
the brides father, on "Wednesday evening,
the 7th inst, by Rev. Geo. y. Magoun. j..
WILSON GuIrEAu, ESQ.,, to Miss Missouri
TySER, daughter Of Richard Tyner, all Of
that city.
On Tuesday, goth inst, by Rev. VIM.
H. Moore, NORMAN S. BYRAM, Of the iirm
of Touccy & Byram, Of indianapolis, and
Miss BELLE PURCELL, daughter Of Thorn
as Purcell, of Harrison, O.
On Wednesday evening, 2lst inst, by
Rev. T. A. Goodwin, JoHS w. McCLunE
and MARY McCAw.
oh. holy love. risthine on earth below,
To give the settered soul a sweet release.
Aud place upon The troubled, downenst broNy,
Tho ray OF hopo and radlcni smile ofposfc.
IT'S thine 20 build glorious shrine,
From which fond hope shall ne'es depart,
Around which life will seem divine,
And glsdnsss all The sorroulng heoEs.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1857-01-23

The failure of the Gramercy Bank, La
fayette, and the Shawnee Bank, Attica,
under circumstances that reveal fraud, on
the part Of their owners, II not also corrup-
ton on tho part Of the Auditor Of State,
has caused another panic in regard to the
Free Banks Of Indiana aud Illinois. No
wonder. If these, which sustained the
shock of two years ago, go down, what
confidence can the public put in any of
them? Abiding to the panic in Cincinna-
ii, the Gazette Of Monday says:
The notes Of the following Indiana
Banks were thrown out on Saturday -
Central and Farmers & Mechanics Bank
Of indianapolis; Tippecanoe Bank at
Logansport; and Brookville Bank at
Brookville. The latter Bank, however,
was by some considered good, and some Of
the houses continued to receive the paper
at par. 1t is owned and managed, we are
informed, by good and responsible men,
Of the Illinois Banks, the notes Of the fol-
lowing were thrown:-State Stock Secu-
rity Bank at Danville; Peoples Bank at
Carmi; Prairie State Bank at Washington;
Nashville Bank at Nashville; Agricultu-
raj Bank at Marion; Central Bank at Peo-
ria. The Bank of the Capitol at Indian
apolis, the Exchange Bank at Greencastle,
Ind, and the Farmers's & Traders Bank
at Charleston, Ill, arc received with dis
trust. What this excitement will lead to,
it is difficult to say"
Wewish il would lead to an abandon
ment Of the new-fangled patent-Dcmocra-
cy system Of banking without capital. II
the present Legislature does not do some-
thing to protect the people from the food
of spotted paper, called money. we wish
they would go into "joint convention" in
the penitentiary for two years, and lot the
people elect Legislators who would do
some good.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1857-01-23
suMMA or I've ATTEST poREleM AND DOMESTIC NrstlcgMcG

resulted 27 ayes, 20 nays.
Twc-thirds of the members voting, boz
ing necessary to suspend the rules, the
call for suspension was not sustained.
Gooding wanted to read the bill to see
IL IL was fair.
Freeland thought the bill could not be
more unfair than the present apportion-
ment, and cited tho representation Of sew
eral counties in the General Assembly.
Drew thought II the bill was fair, II
could do no harm to lay over for while
in order to DO examined by members Of
the Senate, but he considered that It did
hisportion Of the State gross injustice.
On motion, the Senate adjourned until
2 O'Clock.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1857-01-23
AFTERNOON SESSION,

Senate met at 2 O'Clock.
Murray offered n resolution naming tho
standing committee OF tho Senate.
Gooding said 1t had been custom of
long standing for the presiding officer TO
appoint the standing committees, and was
for the indefinite postponemont of the res
olution. He said the Democrats had been
honorcd with but two chairmanships.
Suit--Two years ago tho Republicans
were honored with but ono craftsmanship,
and tho Democrats gained that ono before
the close Of tho season. We hope 10 gain
over tho two Democratic chairmen 70 Re-
publcanism before tho termination Of the
present session.
Wallace wanted 10 know what the Sem
ator from Howard, who introduced tho res
olution, meant when he said 1--WE had a
majority" Tie desired 10 know II there
was not Fillmore party on this floor p
lilo wished to hear from members Of that
party.
Mr.. Crane--I constitute one-half Of tho
Fillmore party on this floor have learn
cd many salutary lessons In representing
Floyd county here two years ago. Among
them, was TO attend to my own business.
| act Independently, and for the interests
Of my constituents and myself. | owed
the Democratic party some debts, which ]
have paid thom.
The motion Of Gooding to indefinite
ly postpone was lost. by an aye and mayo
vote.
Tho resolution was adopted, ayes ~. noes
81.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1857-01-23

GTWith reference to the Gramercy
Bank, we find in the Lafayette Journal, the
following information:
We learned yesterday that some twen-
ty-fve or thirty thousand dollars Of the
bonds should be saved, on account Of their
not having been formerly transferred at
the East, and that they will be applied to
the redemption of the notes. The circu-
lation Of the Gramercy is S3l 1000, and Of
the Shawnee Bank Ia branch] $4,000,
making $4,000 altogether. For whatev-
or deficiency there may DO in the stocks,
the Auditor and his securities are now re-
sponsible, as well as the gentlemen who
are on Messrs. Ncxsen and Wheelock's
bond, for the rctdrn Of the bonds. Tho
outstanding circulation Of the two banks
is therefore pretty secure, and we advise
holders not to part with II at any consider
able sacrifice.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1857-01-23
AFTERNOON SESSION.

The House met.
On motion Of Mcfarland, the Governor
was requested to report to the House, as
soon as practicable, whether he had pro-
cured plans and systems of management
Of House Of Refuge.
On motion of Nen, 1000 additional cop
les Of the Governors Message were ORDER
ed to be printed in the German language.
Ayes As, nays ~.
The House refused to reconsider the
vote.
Humphreys introduced bill to repeal
the liquor law of last session.
On motion, the House adjourned.
FOURTH DAY.
MONDAY Morning, Jan. IL, 1857.
Senate met at the usual hour.
Journal of Saturday read.
On motion, the regular rules were sus-
pended in order to hear report from the
committee appointed to wait upon some
minister of tho Gospel, and request him
to open the session Of the Senate with
prayer. The report states that Rev. T..
A Mills had been seen, and had consented
to be in attendance upon the Senate, and
open Its deliberations with prayer.
Mr.. Mills being present. was invited in
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1857-01-23

@Unless JohnJ. Chapman pays us
for a job done last summer. before the
February session Of the Grand Jury, we
shall try the virtue of the following law
Of Indiana:
"The statute for obtaining goods by false
pretences extends to every case where a
party has obtained money or goods by false
ly representing himself to be in situa-
ton in which he is not, or by falsely rep
resenting any occurrence that has not
happened and to which representations,
persons of ordinary caution may give
credit" We have waited long enough.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1857-01-23
HOUSE.
REPORTED ny L. poLLMAv.
SATURDAY morning Jan. 10.

SATURDAY morning Jan. 10.
The House met.
ION yesterday, after tho delivery of tho
Message, resolution was adopted, ORDER
ing that 5000 copies Of the Governors
Message DO printed, 800 of which, with
accompanying documents, 1000 in the
German language, 500 for the use Of the
Governor.
The Message was made the special Or
der Of the day for Wednesday next.
The bill TO increase the Governors sal
AIRY was reported back. amendments were
offered but lost.
This bill was'read third timo this NOR
ming. 1t raises the salary to $4,000 Sew
cral members spoke rather in explanation
of their personal position than to the mer-
its Of the bill. Cullen regarded the sala-
ry Of the Governor as too low-that the
Governor should receive at least rs much
as Railroad President. A general ex-
preston by the speakers was made in favor
of raising the salaries Of the Judges.
Tho bill was then passcd--ayes 75; noes
20.
Kerr. offered resolution to add to the
Standing Committees one on the Sinking
Fund; lies over one day.
Marvin offered resolution, that the
House, the Senate concurring, will 60 into
an election for United States Senator, on
on Thursday next.
He said that during the canvass he had
promised his constituency to use his efforts
to bring on this election at the earliest Pc
Rod.
Davis of Sullivan remarked that he was
not aware that any concerted action had
yet taken place, on this subject; he there
fore thought the resolution premature, and
hoped It would be laid on the table. So
laid.
Gordon offered resolution, that Leon
idas Sexton, representative from Rush. be
admitted to his seat.
He made an argumentative speech Of
some length TO show that the certificate in
this case was sufficient; that 1t showed
facts from which this House could with
certainty draw tho conclusion Of primo ia
Gle election. He cited numerous authori-
ties in support of this view, and concluded
with the declaration that the admission
Of Mr.. Sexton did not preclude an exam
nation into the objections fled to tho va
lidity of the election, and it was due to the
county Of Rush that it should, in the
meantime, be represented here.
Studabakcr moved to lay the resolution
on the table. Carried. Ayes So; noes
81.
The select committee TO whom the sub
ject of taking newspapers had been refer
red, reported resolution to take three cop
les for each member, two to be envelopcd,
stamps to be procured therefor, Of the Dali
ly Journal and Sentinel, and Of the Week
ly volksblatt, Free Press, aud Locomotive.
The resolution was adopted.
On motion, the House adjourned.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1857-01-23
MONDAY Morning. Jan. Il.

The House met.
Lane offered resolution inviting the
Senate to attend in the Hall OF Represen-
tatives on to-day, at half-past two o'clock
p. NJ, to be present at the counting Of the
votes for Governor and Lieut.. Governor,
and the administering of the oaths Of Of
fee.
Mr.. Grosc moved to amend by striking
out from tho word resolved, snd inserting,
that the senate be invited to DO present,
and to limit the business TO counting the
votes and hearing the oaths Of ,fiice, ad-
ministered.
This amendment was laid on table.
Walpole made similar declaration,
when, by consent the resolution was
adopted.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
The House met.
At o'clock the Speaker remarked that
by the Constitution ii was his duty 10
open and compare the polls for Governor
and Lieut.. Governor in presence Of both
Houses, and that he would now proceed to
the discharge Of that duty.
Kerr offered a resolution to provide
seats for the Senate, and to inform the
Senate that the speaker was now about to
count and compare the polls for said offi-
ees; which was adopted.
Senators came in, and the object Of the
meeting bsing announced by tho Lieut..
Governor, the votes Of each county were
read.
After the result was announced, and
the oaths administered, the meeting was
adjourned to meet on this day three weeks
at 2 o'clock, p, NJ.
Senators having retired,
Gordon offered the following resolution:
RESOLVED, That tho Senate be inform
ed that the speaker OF this House is now
ready to proceed to the Senate Chamber,
for the purpose Of publishing in the pres
ence Of the senate the returns Of the
election for Governor and Lieutenant
Governor, in pursuance of section fourth
of the fifth article of the Constitution Of
Indiana, which requires that such returns
shall be opened and published in the
presence of both Houses Of the General
Assembly.
Which was declared by the speaker out
of order.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1857-01-23

Having discharged his duties, and the
time having arrived for him TO yacate his
present Office, he would respectfully take
his leave Of this honorable body.
Lieut.. Governor Willard, after making
his closing remarks, vacated tho chair and
repaired to the Hall Of the House Of Repre-
sentativos. A portion OF the Senators fol-
lowed. the others remaining in the Senate
Chamber.
After the vacation Of tho Chair by the
President, call for the house was made,
and no quorum found.
A resolution was offered. declaring that
the hour Of half past two had arrived,
when the House had invited tho Senate 10
come into tho Hall OF the House and wit
ness the ceremonies Of Inauguration. No
action could be had, as no quorum was
present.
Senate was called TO order by Tarkiug-
ton.
Abram A. Hammond. the newly elected
Lieut.. Governor, appeared in the Presi-
dents stand, and said:
II had been made incumbent upon him
TO preside over the deliberations Of this
body. In Legislative experience he was
deficient but he expected to be surround
rounded by Senators who would assist
him in the discharge Of his duties. Hop
Ing TO DO able 10 do justice TO all, he wo'd
tako his seat as presscing officer Of the son.
ate. SAT
A discussion cnsued as to whether the
call Of tho senate should be continued.
Several senators declared that the sem
ate had not adjourned previous to the va
eating Of the chair by the former rresd-
ing officer, and that IT had not agreed to 60
into tho Hall Of the House as tho hour ct
which they had been invited had not ar
rived when Senators left their seats 20 so
into tho House.
Some confusion followed, which II Is
impossible to report or describe.
Slater Of Dearborn moved TO adjourn.
Ayes IS, nays 80.
The reading Of tho House resolution Of
invitation was called for.
Harrington moved to lay the resolution
and amendments upon tho table.
Ayes and hayes called. Ayes ~. nays
&c.
Gooding demanded the indefinite post
poncmcnt Of the amendment TO tho rcso-
luton, which provide that the Senate 60
into tho House at three o'clock instead Of
bali post two.
Murray said that the Senate had never
voted TO go into Joint Convention, and
Lieut. Gov. Willard had never declared
the Senate adjourned.
| Ho wanted vote taken upon the rcso-
luton, and that II 60 upon the record. that
the former presiding officer, thirty-fye
minutes before the time had arrived when
the House had invited the Senate TO meet
them, had vacated his seat and gono into
the Hall Of the House Of Representatives,
and that the Democratic Senators had fol-
; lowed him and broke tho quorum.
Harrington said, he had adjourned the
Joint Convention to meet at another time.
in order TO do any business that might
come before 1t at future day. He did
not know what might como before that
Convention. limo would dcvolopo all
matters.
The ayes and nays were taken on Good
ing's motion to indefinitely postpone the
amendment. Ayes 81, nays ~.
A motion to lay the resolution and
, amendment on the table was lost
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1857-01-23
AFTERNOON SESSION.

Senate met at o'clock.
A call Of the roll Of members showed
a number Of absentees.
A further call Of the house was dispen-
sed with.
March offered resolution amending the
House resolution by changing the time OF
the joint convention to O'Clock, and that
the convention do no other business than
to count tho votes for Governor and Lieu
tenant Goyernor-for which purpose the
convention is called together-and wit
Messing the inaugurations, and the admin
istration Of the oaths of Office; after
which the joint convention to stand adj
journed sine die, without motion.
Gooding and Wallace opposed the mo-
ton. Gooding would do nothing else
than assist in counting the votes-Wal-
lace wonld make no pledges
Murray said if no traps were set, and
nothing was intended but that Of count
ing the votes. it would not do any harm to
have distinct understanding as to what
would be done In that joint convention
Two years ago the Democrats would not
so into joint convention, and the Republic
cans would not do SO now unless there
was door open for them to get out again.
Drew disclaimed any dishonorable in
tentions on his own part or that Of his
colleagues and democratic associates.
The President read a communication
from the Speaker stating that the time
had come for him to open the sealed vote
for Governor and Lieut.. Governor, and
declare the result Of the same.
The Lieut.. Governor stated the hour
had arrived when twas necessary for him
to resign the Chair Of the Senate, and re-
pair to the other end of the Capitol to
take the oath Of Office, and enter upon the
new duties which the viii Of the people
had made incumbent upon him. He
would say, in taking leave Of this body,
that no had endcavored to discharge the
duties of q presiding officer faithfully and
impartially, and during the four years that
he had directed the deliberations Of the
Senate, he did not rccollect Of a case
where an appeal had been mado from the
decision Of the Chair. ~
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1857-01-23
INDIANA AMERICAN.


Speaking Of the failure Of the Gramer-
cy and Shawnee Banks, the Cincinnati Ga
zette says:
with reference TO- exsen, the principal
owner Of the Grsmercy Bank, We learn
that his operations were about as follows:
Hc purchased considerable amount Of
the stock Of the Lafayette Branch Of the
State Bank at Lafayette, but he subse-
quontly sold this to other parties. lie also
obtained controlling interest in the
branch Of the State Bank at Bedford, Of
which he was elected President. The.Di-
rcctors OF the State Bank did not admire
Nexscn, and they were particular 70 See
that his stock was paid up in accordance
with tho requirements Of the charter. In
order to make tho necessary payments,
Nexscn obtained from fhe Auditor Of State
the loan Of the bonds deposited as sccuri-
ty for tho circulation Of tho Gramorcy
Bank. These bonds he Hypothetical ut
Louisville and obtained loan, In gold, Of
sufficient to pay up the instalmcnts due on
tho stock in tho Bedford Branch. 10
then borrowed $4,000 from the latter in
stitution. Soon tn GREATER, the Gramercy
Bank failed, and tho bubble which Ncxsen
was initiating. burstod. II ssaid the Bed
ford Branch holds lion Oh the stock for
the amount loaned to its President, aud
thatit thus secures itself against loss.--
Ncxsen resigned tho Presidency Of the
Bank. How tho Auditor will got out Of
the difficulty we do not know, but from
intimations that have been thrown out, we
imagine that others will share the rcspon.
sibilIty. The State Is, we think, morally
bound 10 protect the holders Of tho notes
Of the Gramercy and Shawnee Banks, and
II should hold the suretes Of the Auditor
for the value OF the missing bonds.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1857-01-23
~ Tho noonlo Of Connersville tow

or The people Of Connersvillc town.
ship Fayette county, have put up splen-
did building on the site Of the old semina-
ry for a graded school. II will cost about
$4,000. Graded schools are the best
schools extant and those who have led
off in this excellent work at Connersville
deserve the thanks of the entire commu-
nifty.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1857-01-23

or We hope the present legislature
will either abolish the Court Of Common
Pleas or con6ne 1t to Probate Business
This thing of keeping jury two weeks,
with the bailifIs necessary to make court,
when the business Is nero Probate, don't
pay-don't pay the people. 1t may pay
officers.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1857-01-23
nrT A. Goodwin. editor of the Indi-

CIT. A. Goodwin, editor Of the Indi-
ana american, was in our city yesterday,
to begin a suit against Larrahee, Cotton
and Morrison, for the libelous article
which appeared against him in the Sentinel
last May. He will prosecute it vigorous
ly, and test the "liberty Of the press" to
indulge in such libelous language.-Indi-
annapolis Journal, Jan. SM.
He has began the same against some oil
the worthless Of Franklin county, which
will lead to an investigation of the charges
made during the late canvass.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1857-01-23

LIABILITIES.
The amount Of Liabilities due or not
due 70 Banks or other credftors,.
Losses adjusted and due. -
Losses adjusted and not due. t,163 -
Lcsscs unsdjusted or eontesiested and
waiting proofs, 1890. .i3s.@o,0
Cor printing, &c.
Agents Instructed 70 take no risk sxsssdIng
60 10000.
Tue greatest amount IN any one city, ss~s ~
village, varies.
The greatest amount allowed 10 Be insured IN
any block also varies, the intention 10 10 limit
the loss by any IRE 10 &f0.coo-o0-
The amount OF It, Capital or earnings dcposioe1
IN any other State, security for Losses therein;
no part o the Cnpl tai or earnings Of this compa-
ny are thus deposited.
The Charter or Act Of Incorporation and amend
mcnts, 10 the same az filed In April, 1s5s.
THoS. A. ALEXANDER. Secretary
Subscribed and sworn before me this 7th deg %
Jan "a HENRY FOWLER, Jusses.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1857-01-23

or The Circuit Court Of the United
States has given a decision in the case of
Roots & Co.. against Enoch M'Carty which
holds the first endorser on note respon-
sible for the entire debt.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1857-01-23

Now PaFs0mago &C C0nnersvttie.
The Trustees OF the Methodist church
at Connersvillo have converted tho Wcs-
tern church into ono Of the best parsona-
ges In this region Of country, and the
preacher is living in II. That is an enter
prize that speaks well for the church in
that place.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1857-01-23

or The unusual intcres ting character
of the legislative proceedings give them
precedence this week to our usual variety
Of editorials.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1857-01-23
NOTICE.

Notice Is hereby given, that application vilies
made 70 the Audilor OF frankln county. lnd-s
70 Issue certificate for lots Nos. and being she
n. H.. and N. W. quarter Of section 16s town 10,
range ~, In said county. IN lies " thooe issued
20 The undersiKned by The school Cemuie1ioncrs>
Jan. 10 6kos HOLLAND
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1857-01-23

or Court Of Common Pleas adjourned
last Saturday. There were but three ju-
ry trials.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1857-01-23

OF We have the cost of bailiffs for the
late term Of court which we will publish
soon, with suitable com ments.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1857-01-23
SALE OF
REAL ESTATE.

THE Undersigned copmissioner appointed -
Il the Court OF Common Pleas 81 frnnk1iS
county. Ind, for that purpose, win cell a. pub1e
aution al fcppertovn- IN Salt Creek toxns1lp, tia
said county, on Frday, the 37th of February. l657
between 10 .. m. and p m, Of Md day, rs lol-
lowing described real cstatc, touic
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II, range ~. - -
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n, range H.
il,rango ~.
TERNs:-onc third down, balanes IN one a
two equal annual payments with interou&. 70 b
secured by note and approved security, walvine
appraisement and valuation lava =. :.
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Al The same time and place, the andsuiess1
will sell a. public outcry, same terms -
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range n.
The $. W. ga or n. X. qr. seesloa %. ssvs a,
range n. So. ..
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Jan. 20 IDS prs fee os.