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Brookville American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1858-1861, 1858-12-24
Editors and publi,her, cony ention.


Our cotcmporarios arc debating tho
question among themselves of whether
il W ould be cxpedient for tho Legisla-
ture to pass law requiring tho publ
cation OF the State Laws in Mt least one
paper in each county We have al
ways coniendcd that the laws of State
should be published in its local papers.
1t is q precedent that has been set and
vigorously lived up to by almost every
State in the Union, ours being about
the only solitary exception. 1t is the
only channel through which the mas.
scs can be made acquainted with the
laws which they IRE bound to obey
Tire old axiom. that 'cvcry man Is bound
to know the law has become obsolete
indeed 1T never should have been
otherwise. How man Is TO know and
obey the provisions ofa law which he
never saw or road is question that
we never could settle in manner con-
sisient with common sense. But we do
not feel inclined to argue the point
We have done that repeatedly hereto
fore. We merely wish TO suggest the
propricty Of holding n conventional Mt In
diannpolis sometime during the coming
month, of all the editors and publish.
crs Of the State or course il we expect
to accomplish anything the Convention
must be composed of all parties, and
politics must have nothing TODD with IL
Through convention of this kind we
may BIO able to accomplish much good,
and secure TO ourselves many benefits
which we do not now enjoy. By agen.
cral consultation together and compar-
ing OF notes we eau easily determine
where and in what manner we need
protection. We are decidedly in favor
such q convention, and always have
been. IL we were satisfied that we
could accomplish nothing more than
that Of making the acquaintance of our
friends and cotcmporaries throughout
the State we would still be in favor OF
liz.
We hope our friends will speak out
on the subject ut once. IL they agree
with us, aud shoald determine to hold
such convention, what do they say TO
"Wednesday. the Goth day OF January
next, ns tho time ? OF course, the
convention should be held ut lndianap.
oils. 1t il the most accessible point t.
u majority OF the members Of the craft.
The above from the Nashville Reppb.
iican, fully meets our views, and we hope
the Press throughout the State viii
heartily respond to the suggestions
named. Let us have a convention OF
the 2Gth day Of january next, aud lei
indianapolis be the place.
Brookville American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1858-1861, 1858-12-24
Foreign News.

BosroN, Dec. lS.-The papers by the
Arabia furnish the following intelligence.
The Paris correspondent Of the London
Times confirms the report thata battal.
ion of infantry and three battslions OF
artillery will embark ut Toulon imme-
diatcIy for Central America.
An extraordinary meeting Of the
Atlanta Telegraph ompany has been
called for tho purpose OF receiving the
report of the directors us 10 the present
condition of affairs.
Paris letters state positively thnt the
Car OF Russia, with II full military
household. will visit Napoleon in the
Spring, extending his visit TO England
Brookville American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1858-1861, 1858-12-24
Publishing the Law.

We are already upon the record for
publishing, and will there remain until
somebody will satisfy MS OF the Justice
Of cxacting obedience to acts which not
one in hundred arc ever permitted to
read. If it is right TO hold man to an
swer in damages in civil action, or
fine and imprison him in criminal
cause, for breaches of laws which the
Legislators never bring to his notice.
then the presentpolcy is right; then an
old dirty box in dark corner Of the
Clerks Office is just the place for the
Statutes to mold and rot out lion the
other hand, the relations Of citizens one
with another, and their duties and obi.
cations TO the state, are importantt0 be
understood, then enlighten them through
tho ordinary channels CT information.
There would be more Justice in keep.
ing the Statutes from the people, if their
ignorance Of the law could be plead in
palliation of offences and obligations
created by them. Yet ignorance of the
law, never IN its eye mitigates the of
fence. The Legislature says You arc
bound 10 know the id,ci and yc. seals up
its code SO carefully /. Mt you can rarely
obtain glimps of its title page. 1t
says practically: II YOU mustknow, pay
u lawyer to enlighten you. The lcgis-
ator who would immortalizc himself,
can do il in no way any better than by
spreading out the laws in n cheap form
before the peoplc.--PerW RepWbL,cm IN.
Brookville American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1858-1861, 1858-12-24

rSa- On the 9Th inst, rs tho overscer
OF Col. cambridge of DE Soto county,
Miss, was about TO cbastiss one OF his
negro mon, he was resisted, and the
spirit of rebellion seemed to take pos
session of all the negroes on the plan
tation, numbering in all between fifty
and one hundred. Both JoI. Dan
bridge and his ovcrseer were mpelled
to take refuge ia the house and bar the
door for safety Court being in session
mt fernando, Judge Cusbman. on Fri.
day, directed the deputy sheriff to sum
mon possee for the purpose OF rcdnc-
ing tho negroes to snbjection. The
sheriff returned on Saturday, having mr.
rested five, who were placed in jail
Others are slill at large.
Those arrested will probably be
brought to triaI at the present term OF
the court, and it is believed that, under
statute of the State, they. will be con
demncd 70 death.
Brookville American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1858-1861, 1858-12-24

rEJ- There are reports in Washing
ton that Mr.. Buchanan, by the power
Of the federal patronage, has fixed the
Illinois Legislature so that Mr.. Doug.
las cannot be elected. As Mr.. Buchan
an has effected moro wonderful things
than the purchase Of two or three votes
in State Legislature during hisadmin
istration, we shall not doubt therumor,
although change in that Leg islature,
If any occurs, seems more likely to IA
vor MIR. Lincoln than the Buchanan
candidate.
Brookville American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1858-1861, 1858-12-24
Conservation Of Free Masonr.

Here is body of men composed of
all clnsscs and profess ions, entertaining
every kind Of opinion upon religion
Ind politics, who come togetherand cx-
hibit among themselves the utmost hGr.
monv of freedom and action. No wor
of upprobrium escapes from the lips of
one 10 insult and wound the feelings OF
anothcr. No fierce anathcma OF actions
lis heard. No extravaganza is INDUCED
in. Everything IN done deccntly and
iu order. Everything is quiet, gentle
manly, respectful, dignifed. The bit
terest political enemies meet face to
fnco, and you shall never know by the''
actions or words that they do not be
long to the same party. Religiotnists
the most opposite, embrace each Other
IN the arms an exalted charity. Fa
naticism finds no entrance into the 80.
ciety Of the brotherhood. . Not wave
Of discord disturbs the waters of the
inner temple, no plunge into tle abyss
OF atheism, rant or lawlessness. shock
the moral senses Of mankind. No rev
dictionary hydra comes up from be
meath to break up the foundation of or
der and send the tornado over the fan
face of society"
1t then asks why it is that Christian
churches do not profit by the example
afforded them by this philanthropi'
fraternity, and continues
but what il the secret Of Their
unanimity, of their harmony, o
their brotherly love, of tho con
servative front which without 1
tremor, they maintain, amid the gencr
al commotion, hatred and fanalicsn
existing around them? 1t is found, i
seems to strike us, in one-tolerdtion.
Brookville American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1858-1861, 1858-12-24
Atlantic Gable.
New YORK, Dec. 81.

- New YORK, Dec. Il.
Cyrus W. Field received yesterday,
from Newfoundland, dispatch of a
nature calculated TO revive the dropping
hopes of the friends Of the Atlantic
Gable.
On Saturday last, the Superintendent
tclegrapbed Mr.. Field that some very
good electrical currents were received,
and the word "Henley" was distinctly
recognized ut about the hour when, nc.
cording to the advices by the Arabia,
Mr.. Henley's large machine was to have
been working.
Brookville American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1858-1861, 1858-12-24

~ The Richmond Dispatch says
that delegates to the late Virginia State
Convention, walked the streets of Pc.
tersburgh all night, to keep themselves
from freezing to death, the hotels being
full, rammcd, jammcd,. crammcd and
overlooking, whilo private hospitality
had been spun out to its most attenua.
ted capacity.
Brookville American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1858-1861, 1858-12-24

Httle matterin illustration ofthIs Eactwas
Sslatcd to us recently; claim was pre-
kented for draying -four from Forer's
"a ioihe Poor House, for the benefit
- theMnmafos; the amount was insig.
nificant, but the Commissioners refused
to allow ii, referring the applicant to the
superintendent for payment.
The fhet is tho history OF tho Com
lmissioner's ofthis county, for years past,
\bccn arecord ofcxtravagmcc, which
when compared wilma similar body
somc,10 or Is yenrs ago, strikes one
with dismay Why the people have so
long borne 1t, is a mystery and yet
many are disposed to comic IN the ex-
posurc 1hd\why? Because some of
their friends arc in office and II would
initiate to the injury of tho Democrat
ic party. AS public journalist, we
shall not hesitate to expose wrong
Whenever the same sha come 10 our
Knowledge, nc matter by what party,
xhynwhom committed. So far as the
board ofCommissioncrs are con
have not aught against them
2. In their private walks
rbc uncxceptionable, but 80
fts to their business capacity,
Fright to speak and to lot the
people Know (inasmueh rs they keep
their doings in the dark in what man
ncr they are performing their duties us
public servants. The public will OK
pect il of us and VIC shall do il without
| foar of consequences.
Brookville American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1858-1861, 1858-12-24

r9- The Coyington Journal says, tina,
in Ohio, Black Repnblicanism is a ter.
riblc thing, but in kentucky itls good
enough for the Democracy to fuse with
To explain this, we would state that The
present Democratic Candidate for City
Physician, in Covington, was tho Black
kepahlican Candidate for the Legisa.
inrc last fall. Truly politics makes
strange bed fellows.
Brookville American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1858-1861, 1858-12-24

~ III justice 10 I. JcTcFs0TIfVhile,
ESQ, Editor Of the Connersvilc seTeie
graph, who the Liberty HeroH pro
nounccs n "Drunkard," wo will state
that we have known him intimately for
- last twelve or fifteen years, and have
never before heard it intimated that he
was in The habit of indulging in the
use Of ardent spirits to the smalo At dc
gree. His character before going TO
Connersville was above reproach
Brookville American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1858-1861, 1858-12-24

Beef cattle have been in good demand
during the week, fully equal tothc sup.
ply, and prices must be called 25c per
cwt higher. The sales duringt the week
add up, $50 head at 50 rs to 1925 gross
for common to prime. Premium Cattle
brought 81 5O@5 gross.
Tho receipts Of hogs during tho week
have been comparatively light, and the
larket has ruled very firm, and closes
at'~ates rather the highest yet reached
this sason--namcly, 81 for those aver
aging 90 lbs, which is an advance of
fully 5Oc,p per cwt during the week
The sales aid up 10000 head, closing
ats6 2o@6 4 for light, and Sc s5@7 for
those averaging 1855 to 2OOil lbs. Heavy
were hclaat SOS, - -
Brookville American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1858-1861, 1858-12-24
ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE

The undersigned has this day been appointed
Administrator Of the estate Of james l.. Andrews.
late OF Franklin county, deceased. All rerrons
indebted to said cssaie arc notified 10 cone for
ward and make immediate payment, ans, all per.
sons holding claims against said estate, arc re-
quested TO present them, duly authenticated. rh-
estate probably not solvent.
nc43-t JUDAH HINCKLEY. Admir-.
Brookville American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1858-1861, 1858-12-24
ADMINISTRATORS SALE.

The undersigne, Administrator OF the estate OF
james l.. Andrews, deceased, will offer nj public
sale at the late residence Of said deceased, at Mt.
Carmel, Ind. on Friday, tho oath day of Deeom-
Der, 1855, al the personal property Of said estate.
consisting of household and kitchen furniture. Sale
to commence at 10 oclock said day.
TERNs:-Twelve months credit on all sums over
81, the purchaser giving notes with approved seea-
rity, waiving benefit Of valuation and appraise-
mentlaws Sums Of So or less cash In hand.
no43-4t JUDAH nfNCkLEY,
Mt. carmel, Dec. ], 5s. Administrator
Brookville American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1858-1861, 1858-12-24

rD-Gen. Cass is said to be very feeble.
He is often confined to his room, and is
compelled to foreso MI the heavy labor
in Washington
Brookville American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1858-1861, 1858-12-24

- Both Houses OF Congress, forthc
s week, have been engaged in discus
q tho Pacific Rail Road Bill. No
matters Of importance have trans.
Brookville American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1858-1861, 1858-12-24
NOTICE.

James Ducato, Of Blooming Grove, Is hereby no.
tilted that the buggy which he left with us for re-
pairs In November, 1887 will he offered AT public
auction on Saturday, January !, 1899, unless pre-
yous 10 the time aforesaid he shall come forward
and pay charges on the same, amounting 10 50, so.
Metamora, Indiana, JOHN II. wIGGINs,
December 10, 1858. no44-St ROBT. RAYMOND
Brookville American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1858-1861, 1858-12-24


sSeAhibited by the fact OF call session ut
hind, which otherwise would have
made ample provision year ago for
the wants Of the government. Annual
sessions of the Legislative body were
among the things most desired by our
foreiathers when under kingly rule
Biennial sessions is a step backwards in
the march of improvement, only to be
accounted fer in our Constitution By the
timid aud penny wise spirit which nc.
tuatcs Gcmagogues in their hunt for
public favor.
To amend the Constitution is out Of
the question. 1t will take three or
four years to do il. The amendment
must pass two Legislatures and then be
voted on by the people-the NEST ridi.
cuIous and impracticablc feature in our
present Constitution. Tho boys and
girls who should be educated will
DO men and women before we can have
school law by the present process OF
amendment. A presidential election
with its stimulants and inducements TO
fraud will again have transpired, even
should il fortunately happen that two
Legislatures couldagrcc upon an amend.
ment, and the people concur with
both.
The people have at all times the in
hcrcnt right to alter or reform their
Constitution, and this rights expressly
declared in Sec /, Art. l, of ours. Now
is the timc to exercise it, Accnvcntion
can meet and make new Constitution,
and adjourn, in three weeks, with little
cost TO the State, and infinite profit The
present Legislature should pass law
calling constitutional convention next
simmer, 80 that at 6 fall election the
people might ratiy or rejoct their
work.
Brookville American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1858-1861, 1858-12-24
Fatal ExnlosiohA

The steam boiler of Belcher's Sugar
Refinery, ut St. Louis, exploded on the
18th inst, SCATTERING ~ portion OF the
Ai!djng to atoms. .Bpd killing iourper-
Bbns Ind scriousIN>injuring seven 9th
|aI;s. ILslores-o1lhc explosion was ter
sistAO. boilcr-aucs, weigh
q &c e; 9 p pl
Brookville American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1858-1861, 1858-12-24

>-J@- The Delphi Qnd) Journal ro.
ports tho death of the vito CT Mr..
aaron Briney, of that count. lCarrolD
20 fell into WE'LL agy last and
Brookville American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1858-1861, 1858-12-24
Correction

a In our ISSUE OF last week we stated
That Messrs. Morrow & Co., obtained
1ih< ,contract for furnishing morehan.
ISfor the Asylum at It per cont on
Cost. We made this statement with
novledgs1pf the srseord. stating 10
A contrcnked for At a
Brookville American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1858-1861, 1858-12-24
pcrccntage than as sta.cdd

cord; but we will lot the matter rest,
ind stand corrected Mt tho 10 per cent.
We have it from good authority that
Nessrs. Batzner & Fogel had the same,
The previous year, at ten per cent, OH
the actual cost, but were required topay
nfreight, as also, to DO at the expense Of
furnishing all articles demanded, by the
package. thereby being at the expense
package &C., whereas under the now
pntraekalI ARTICLES can be furnished in
sugar, coffee, molasscs &c. ! by
vsack-no outlay on thcspart
tractors for wrapping paper,
AAlso, the ten per cent is ex-
Rae1ho original cost,
icig htage. Mossrs.
ITO Mcssrs. Batz.
EScn the con-
Mere not
pom
Brookville American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1858-1861, 1858-12-24
Senatorial Election Bill.

ov. Willard has vetoed the Senate.
Election Bill. A dispatch to the
Einnati Gazette Of WedncsdayAays:
senatorial Election BIZ Eg
Brookville American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1858-1861, 1858-12-24

rss- The Supreme Court of Iowa has
rendered decision declaring tho en-
trio action Of the Legislature Of that
State, in regard TO Educational matters
unconstitutional, deyolying tho re con.
struction of a school system upon the
Board of Education now in session, and
leaving to the General Ass ombly mere
~ supervisory power on the action OF
tho Board
PosT OFFICE 1TEMs.-Tho whole num-
Der OF Postoflices in tho United States
Is 2S,473. The number Of Post Masters
removed during tho year is 90S. The
number Of miles Of mail service per-
formed is 1865, 40l. Tho whole cost
of transportation, &c, s12 72l;636. The
whole receipts fall short Of this amount
by 1854, $40. Tho amount unclaim.
cd from dead lettersis s3,4l0.
ES- Read the American all over
Brookville American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1858-1861, 1858-12-24
A New Constitution.

The lprcsent Constitution, says the
Indiaeapolis.JoVnol, is radically defect.
iyeIl feyeral particulars:
= "a IL prevents the passage of u
STb ksoms election law, MS it prescribcs
|uponbts faccNhe qualifications of voters,
andf statute can be passed defining or
|Iimii'nglEsn.
Second Il prevents tho passage Of a
proper and efficient school law, Us it ra-
yes everything down to foolish and
ridiculous uniformity, which makes
successful legislation impossible.
Third 1t deprives the people of the
annual onQ2rsunity Of amending their
avs ting.suY as are new and
Brookville American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1858-1861, 1858-12-24

s9r There is ancxtonsivc gold excite.
ment in South Amelica.
Brookville American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1858-1861, 1858-12-24

nc that our far.
! take the mat
Ind adopt such
"a the attainment
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1858-11-10
N. C.. Six Per Cent. State Bonds.

TREASURY DEPARTMENT, N. C.
Oct Is, 1858.
SEALED PROPOSALS WILL BE RECEIVED
- this office until ~ oclock A. M 18th of November
next for the purchase of $4,000 of n c. State Coupon
Bonds issued under An Act to Incorporate the Western
North Carolina Railroad Company" and running thirty
years from lst October 1885.
The above Bonds will have Coupons for interest at
cent per annum attached payable 1st Apr and Oc-
tober in each year.
The principal and interest will be payable at the Bank of
the Republic New York unless where the party prefers to
have them payable at the Treasury of the State.
Successful bidders upon being informed of the acceptance
Of their bids. deposit the amount of their bids ncu
ding the accrued interest the credit of the undersigned
in the Bank aforesaid, in the Bank Of the State Bank
IF Cape Fear Raleigh.
Parties bidding will please address their letters endorsed
proposals tor N. C. Stocks the undersigned RAJ
leigh n C.
The bids will be opened in the presence of the Governor
Secretary and Comptroller Of State and the President of
the Bank of the State.
d. W. COURTS,
Public Treasurer.
STD
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1858-11-10
DRY GOODS, &C.
NEW STORE, NEW GOODS. AND
NEW PRICES.

II ANDECKER & KLINE beg leave to inform the people
IL of Raleigh and the surrounding country that they
have just opened Store in this City, at the corner Of
Fayetteville and Hargett Streets. known Smiths Cor
nef" where they will always be ready TO attend to and
wait upon customers Their Stock of Goods is entirely
1ew and of the latest stes selected with great and
purchased for cash and therefore they able to
cell cheaper than those who buy on long credit Conse
quently they will sell for CASH AND FOR CASH ONLY:
Their Stock consists of French German, English and
American Fancy aud Staple Dry Goods which will
be found rich of Silks Plaid and Plain Meri
Noes Paralmat'as Bonbazues Apaccas Lynes. Balde-
Skaters, Fulard Silks, Robes alwool DeLaineS. Mousn
DeIanes together with varied assortment of Merrnlac
and other Prints.
Also Needeworks French and Scotch embroidered Col
lars and Sleeves. Workbands, HandkerchieS Skirts, &c.
Also Ifosieres. Gloves. &c
Shawis and Coaks, Caters and Shoes full assortment,
ana everything necessary for Ladies'
Gentlemen will find at our Store complete assortment
of Ready Made Clothing of the latest and best styles AsO
a fine assortment of GentlemenS Furnishing Goods.
We also keep constantly hand large and varied
of Gold and Silver Watches Gold Chains Lockets.
Bracelets, and every thing in the of tewelry
All the foregoing, and many other articles here
toned, will be sold at small advance upon wholesale
prices Persons wishing to purchase Goods, thing
in line will please cab and examine Stock;
feel confident please them both in the quality of the
Goods and in prices.
LANDECKER KLINE.
Raleigh, Sept. Z, 1858. 72-6tn.
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Spring 1858.

Spring 1858. Spring 1858.
HEARTT & IREDELL,
a RE NOW OPENING THEIR CAREFULLY Sc
"A lected Stock of DRY GOODS STRAW GOODS and
Ladies' Misses and Chdren's SHOES-to examination
of which they most respectfully invite their friends.
Ladies Dress Goods.
Barege Double Jupe Robes
Organde e"
Silk Robes aQue;
Barege
Organdie "
Black Silks. from IL cents up Fancy Silks; Beautiful
Bareges and Organizes; Lawns from IL up Prints
from all the best manufactures.
Dress Trimmings.
White and Coored PIoUE;'
Victoria Collars and Setts-colored and white:
Piccoliinni Collars;
Muslin and Cambria Sets and Coars-in great variety.
BOnnets Il Hats,
In every STYLE and at all prices
Ladies' Orleans" Bootees Miles make
Ladies' Slippers and Buskins "
Misses Bootecs, "
Misses Heeled Bootees, 4"
Chdrens Shoes in great variety
Skirts: Skirts!! Skirts!!!
Expansion with Adjustable Buste: .,
Steel Spring &c '' and without;
Crown Cruvele;
Reed Skeleton;
Whalebones Reeds, Steel and Brass Springs and Cords
The BalmOral.
Raleigh, March 26, 1858. 25-tf