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Brookville American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1858-1861, 1858-04-02

| THE PURGAToRIAL SocIETY.-This il
the title of and organization instituted
by Archbishop Hughos, the foundation
OF which is the annual subscription by
its members Of so cents, To be expended
in behalf Of souls in purgatory; TO pro
cure nm allcviaton Of their sulfcrings
and final release from their punish
ment. BY circular issued in New
York, under the sanction OF the Arch.
bishop of that diocese, we are instruct
cd that call who say three Our Fathers
and three Hail Marys in honor Of the
Passions of Jesus, and the sorrows OF
tho Blessed Virgin, gain three hundred
days indulgence each time. Al phich
sdaigences are apPliabic "a The souls q
Plirgatory."
AWho is there" tho circular contin.
ucs, "that. on seeing their friend fall in
To n fiery furnace, would not reach n
helping hand TO rescue him? Perhaps
a beloved mother, husband or spouse
&C., arc calling TO us from purgatory
to assist them. This we may do with
very little trouble:
lst. BY hearing Mass or Receiving
Holy Communion for them.
2nd. BY giving aims to the Poor, or
putting il into the poor box for them.
Bird. BY saying some Indulgcnccd
prayers for them.
4th. BY offering to God our daily
labor for them.
5-h. BY joining the Purgatorial So
ciety.
For tho love Of Jesus, do some of
these sections daily for tho relief of the
souls in purgatory."
Brookville American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1858-1861, 1858-04-02

Ie0- Where there is cobalt, there is
milk sickness; and, wherever the latter
is found there is much reason TO believe
that either iron, zinc, lead, on somo 9th
er similar minerals exists. Cobalt is u
metallic substance olosely aDlied with
these and the lesser order Of Iptal, and
is doubtless, when oxidiSed aud evapo-
rated, the sole cause Of tho disease
known as milk siekncsa, hsing q danger
Gus poison.
Brookville American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1858-1861, 1858-04-02


THE RED PETTIcoAT.-A lady cores
pondent OF the Cleveland Herald sus-
tains the "Balmoral" after the following
style
"The rcd potticoat' seems to find rs
much favor in the eyes of the male por-
ton of our community, as in those Of
Prince Albert; but not corresponding
Admiration from the ladies. Don't hes.
itatc so long, fair friends, to adopt a
fashion, which good sense and taste rec
ommend, or the'unbclieying ones Of the
sterner sex will attribute tho hesitation
to u scarcity of pretty feet and ankles;
Which, as far rs our observation goes,
does not exist. These skirts arc of u
heavier wooden material than flannel,
and rs various in STYLE beauty and
richness, rs handsome dress goods
They are embroidered, and striped with
black, or any other color that combines
prettily with crimson. The New York
Tribune suggests that stars DO added TO
the stripes, and thus naturalize the for
cigncr. They arc made in length to
reach the top Of the gaitcr boot, and
worn over small steel hoops. To pro-
duoo the picturesque pleasant effect,
the dress must be hooped up at the side.
Their warmth and fullness materially
reduce the necessity for such a number
of skirts rs American women burden
their backs with, and then look like
dromodarics. Besides, the trailing in
the dust of scarce bank notes in the
shape of rich sllks, is hardly in accor-
dance with the times. Let all sensible
women como To the rescne T.
Brookville American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1858-1861, 1858-04-02

ssg- Procure clean white glass bot
tie, holding u pint pour into II gill
and half of wator; then drop in Il
drachm ofpkosphorous. Then hang up
the bottle in such u manner that you
can place under it u Lighted lamp. As
soon MS the water is warm, streams OF
fire will dart from the bottom of the wa.
ter, resembling skyrockcts; somo parti.
cles will adhere To tho sides of tho glass
rcpresentingstars,and will display brill
liant rays. These appearances will oon.
tinuc till the water begins to simmer
when Immediately beautiful auror,
boroalis begins, and gradually asccnd'
till IL collects to pointed flame; thcr
blow out the lamp, and the point formed
will rush down, forming beautiful clouds
of fire rolling over each other for some
time; when disappearing, "a beautiful
hemisphere of stars presents itsoll.
Brookville American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1858-1861, 1858-04-02

Bas~ The following is Bonapartc's or
der of the day addressed to the troops
of the Fronch Republlc, on the news Of
the death of Washington reaching Par
is:
"Washington is dead This great
man fought tyrany' lie has estab-
lished the liberty Of his country. His
memory will ever be dear to the French
nation, as TO every iriend of liberty IN
tho two worlds; and especially TO The
French soldiers, who, like him and The
American warriors, fought for liberty
and equality -.
"ln consequence of which, tho Frs
Consul commands that, for the space o
ten days, black Grape shall be hung up
on all thecolors of the Republic,
Brookville American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1858-1861, 1858-04-02
7srtota Of tte Btauttful
THE FLAG OF OUR UNION.

"a song Tor our banner2"--The watehword recall
which gave the Republic her station
.sUnitsd We stand--divided ws fall r'-
II made and preserves uz a nation
The union Of lakcs-the union Of lands
The union Of states none can sever
The union Of hearts-the union Of hands
AID The Flag Of Union forever
And ever
And the Flag Of cur U nion forever
What God In his wisdom and mercy designed,
And armed With HIS weapons Of thunder,
Net ali the earth's de<pots and factions combined
Have the power 10 conquer or sunder
The snion of1akes--ths union Of lands
The union of states none can sever
The union of hearts-ths union Of hands
And the Flag Of our Union forever
a'.1f And ever
The Flag OF our Union foreverl
oh keep that Gag flying The pride Of the van
To all other nations display II.
The ladies FOR union are all TO a--xAx
But not 10 the man who'd betray Il.
Then the union Of lakes-the union Of lands
The union Of states none can sever
The union Of hearts--the union Of hands
And the Flag Of the Union forever
e And ever
The Flag Of our Union forever
Brookville American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1858-1861, 1858-04-02

A LESSON FOR LAwYERs.-When
Judge Henderson, of Texas, was first q
candidate for Office he visited frontier
county, in which he was, except by rep.
utation, u stranger. Hearing that q
trial for felony would take place in q
few days, he determined to volunteer
for the defense. The prisoner was
charged with having stolen a pistol; the
defense was, mot guilty" The volun-
teer counsel conducted the case with
great ability. lie confuted the witness,
palGvered the court and made an able,
eloquent, and successful argument
The prisoner was acquitted-he had not
stolen the pistol. The counsel received
the enthusiastic applause of the audi
enee. Ills innocent client availcd him
self of the earliest intorval of the hur-
ricane of congratulations TO take his
counsel aside.
"My dear sir" said he, "you have
saved me, and | am very grateful. |
have no money, do not expect TO have
any, and do not expect ever TO soc you
rsSaip; hntsso show -that appreciate
your services, you shall hare the pistol
So saying, he drew from his pocket,
and presented. to the astonishcd attor-
ney the very pistol the attorney had
just shown he had never stolen or had
in his possession.
Brookville American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1858-1861, 1858-04-02
Book and Job Printing Office.

We would call especial attention 70 our facilities
for the execution OF Book sud job Printing. Our
Stock Of Type i large aud vsried--ot ths pe~.t
with nealness and dcspalch every variety of fisn
and Ornamental Work, neutrality-suspicious., biii-
Heads, Blanks, Certificates, Tieketst Visiting "ss
ding aud Business Cards, Labels, uand-bils, Cat
alognes, Briefs, Pamphlets, etc
i We have greater assortment Of wood type th<H
can be found IN any other Office outside the ally
Persons giving ~ iicr orders may be assured 81
having tielr work faithfully attended 10. -
Brookville American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1858-1861, 1858-04-02

Thomas WAsuIEGToS SMITn--.Wc
learn that Thomas Washington Smith,
who was acquitted Of tho murder OF
Richard Carter, on the ground ofinsan-
ty at the time of the commission OF the
act, is now II confirmed maniac. Ills
condition is source OF much regret to
his friends.
Brookville American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1858-1861, 1858-04-02

By- An Advocate before n hench OF
magistrates short time ago, said he
had two witnesses in court in support Of
his client, and tho would be suro TO
speak the truth-ior he had had no OPP
Iportunity to communicate with him.
Brookville American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1858-1861, 1858-04-02

rsy-Mrs. pwtington says that she in-
tended u Oonsopt OF the Female Cement
ry last week, aud somo OF the songs
wore extricatcd with touching thogo'
rus; and the whole thing went OF Ike q
paokenham shot. Tho young angels
sung like u young syrups aud ioolSeo
like Young angels out Of paradox. She
only regrets that during the showers o.
applause aho forgot her parasol'
Brookville American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1858-1861, 1858-04-02
[From the indianapolis
Letter from 0bediah Pringle o the Pres
ident

PRiN0LE VILLAGE, March, 20, '5S.
MY DEAR JEEMs: It's clearas pigs
tail that II will be our interest TO per.
sue the course we've bin doiu that Is
TO serve the South fully 10 thovery knot
tied in the last end of our line of poll
cy, and throw as much dust IN the eyes
of tho North rs possible. Whom / don't
hear from yc every day FL Uneasy,
for fear yell git discouragedsn..d strike
out upon nutral course, between sla-
very and the ruinous spirit of Freedom.
IL won't do to do it, Jeems. Frepdom
will destroy any Statcsor IN jfoplc,
saith my sole while slavery "a tlsc true
spirit of our fathers and oufkbnstitu-
ton. Don't feel like We were forsakcn,
my sweet smelling Christian bfothcr.--
There arc still somc border inliins i'm
Missouri that would go over ID Kansas
and kick up thunder If they daic. But
Tiers so many folk there now from the
free States. that there is most DR>ehanco
tor "rufiin" any moro.
Now look ut home, rite under yer
own patriotik nose, and yell see that We
have friends. In appintin that investi-
gatin committee the speaker of the
House done the funnyest thing that ever
was did. When l heard that Mr. Orr
had appointed q majority who were OPP
posed to investigation, l laughed till !
like to TUX the lockjaw. But ngin, when
| head that he had ruled Mr. Harris's
question of privilege out, thereby shut
tin rite down on the North, uctually
laughed till | heard my back Hnap.-
Penina ran for the doctor. Hesaid I'd
only broke the HIypothypopncumogas-
trio nerve, and that it wouldn thurt me
moro.
Well, whom we pass Iekomp0n, yell
have TO thrash the free State'mcn in
Kansas awhile, and kill u few hundred
of them, TO make 'cm see the beauties
of their konstitution. But that's easy
did. Yer needn't be- afraid TO kill free
State men. Northern laborefs and
slaves know how TO submit. They've
alters done it, and will do il again. I'm
n gittin out OF the idea now, as f>st as |
can, all over the country, that = won't
pass. do this TO aid us in wiz work
in, and make the thing sure. II can
rite yer Il long letter to-day, I'm 50 busy
gittin the snakes out of Wilyardf butcs
and minding other animues awsN from
him. The doctor says he's cot the
"mud scratches" I'll try aud rite We
another message next week, directed
specially to the House. The Sent is
rite, but we'll have tQ expc,1e }iitls.
moie dough upon the IIolNe
Yer faithful friend,
ODTnTAIF pRfNGLE.
Brookville American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1858-1861, 1858-04-02

BSy- ~ say, Pat, have peaches got
legs p Marry one have they Finncgan1
"Well be iabbere, swallowed strad'
dling bug
Brookville American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1858-1861, 1858-04-02

pD- Why is kiss like some sermons?
Because there orc two heads aud one ap-
plication,
Brookville American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1858-1861, 1858-04-02
OprpTAIF pRTNGLE.

=. S.-Tcll our poor Senator's from
Indiana to keep their scasr and keep
still, aud jest look rs wise us they possi-
bly, can; but by all means tonot try to
say anything. For the less they say
the smarter they appear. Poor fcllersl
I'm afraid their time is short. .. i.
Brookville American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1858-1861, 1858-04-02

Dse- When you hear u young lady
declare that she hates all men-lnfcr
that some particular one has touched
her fancy.
Brookville American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1858-1861, 1858-04-02

Ia Tho woman who paints her face
offers an unmisiakable insult To nature
and also TO tho lips OF maDp
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1858-10-20
Tariff Revision.

We copy the following from the Wash.
ing,on correspondent Of the Riehmopd
,Souih'
"WAsnISoToS, October, 8, ls5s.-The
revision Of the tariff will be the exclusive
sui ject of discussion next session. Some
change is conceded to be necessary; the
question il, in what way shall it le donel
Mr.. Boyce. Of South Carolina, the great
champion Of free trade, will ;ake advsu
tage 'oi the necessity for change 10 cary
ou' his scheme so ably set forth in ,his TO-
port Of last session. Unfortunately, there
is but hIle chance for his success
lie may obtstp q respectable vote for il,
which, committing many men to its sup
port, vii force them, ia self.defence, 10
become It's active champions. They will
then discuss The great merits Of the prin-
c'Ple amongst the people, and will thus
iavorabIy initiate movement which nay
eventually result in its success. Unfor-
tuna,ely, Congress is filed with too many
T'en who, regarding patronage as an es.
sGn,sl element Of politics, will vote
againEt any measure which will reduce
the gigantic proportions It has now reach.
ell in the Federal Government. They,
look to the fac, that this or that active
partizaI Of their poiisicaI fortunes is now
holding an Office sh,cl the new reform
would do away with, aud, rather on ,ha,
account than aid in carrying out meas
ure which will restore the Government
TO what its founders intended il should
be. they will permit !. 10 pursue its pies
EFT lea dlong course Of extravagance and
improvidence."
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1858-10-20

our political horizon is being gradually mer-
ged into either one or the other of the two
great parties-the Democrats and Black
Republicans. The one sus,ains the con
sttution Of the United States and uphofds
the equal rights of all sections, whilst The
other is founded upon sectional prejudices
and a deadly hostility to the institutions of
the South. In the conflict that Is inevita-
bic between these two parties, what is the
duty of South Carolina in the premises and
where Is the place that she should fill =
As Mr. Keitt aptly expresses it: "Can we
retire from the field, like Achilles 10 his
tent, and see the fight raging around us,
without sharing in its fortunes? Can we
organize separate and independent party
at this moment? Upon what issue! What
recent development is there upon which we
can rally and concentrate new party -
There is no palpable and direct issue upon
which i've can now proceed. If it be true
that the Black Republican and Democr ratio
are the only two organized parties in The
field, and we must oppose the Black Re-
publican party ; and there Is no issue upon
which we can organize anew party then
what is left TO us but to CO. operate with
the Democracy?
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1858-10-20
Our Court.

The regular fern OF the Court of Com
mon Pleas and General Sessions for this
District convened on Monday last. The
business of the Term is not large and is be.
ing rapidly disposed OF under the effective
surveillance of Judge Wnrdlaw. Nothing
of special IL terest occurred on Monday
The Bar, we observe, is well attended from
The surrounding Districts. The, Grand Jury
returned true bills In n'ftw cases for A ssault
and Battery, and for retailing without Ii.
cense, some Of which were marked for trial
the present term. Anything of interest
that may occur during the week will be
noted down for next issue.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1858-10-20
Gfltgrapbir.
Later From Europe.

New YORK. October l5.-The Royal
Mail Steamship Africa, Capt. Neill Shan
non, Of the Cunard line, has arrived with
the Liverpool mails of Saturday, I'd inst,
and the usual weekly reports Of the Liver,
pool markets and Of European intelligence.
LIvERrooL MARKETS, October 27Ge..
ton.-The sales Of the week ending on
the lst inst, are Al 900 bales, Of which
spectators took 1000 bales aud exporters
$500 bales. : The demand was Stacker
than a: the opening Of the week, although
holders refused to acceds to the demands
Of purchasers, and insisted on maintain
/, ing rates in consideration Of the reports
from America concerning injuries to the
crop.
On the I'd inst, at p. m, when the
Africa was preparing to depart, no special
change had occurred in the markets.
GENERAL ISrELLIeEscE.-It i. estima.
ted that the works projected at Cherbourg
will require so,o00,O0O francs.
Prince Napoleon was received by Alex
ander, at Warsaw, with distinguished
honors.
The Russian Navigation Company has
taken possession Of Villa Franca, accor-
ding TO the negotiations lately reported.
Advices from, Turkey report a coniin.
ued movement against the Christian res
idents in Turkish territory.
Lord Eigin and Admiral Seymour had
proceeded to Japan, according to las. re-
ports, from China. The British Consul
and all foreigners had lief: Canton.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1858-10-20
Pennsylvania Election.

WAshISoroS, October, I2.-The gen.
eral complexion Of the returns from Pepn.
sylvania is unfavorable to the, Adminisira-
ton.
In the 9th Congressional District, T..
STEPHENS (opPosition) gains considerable.
His Democratic competitor is J.. NJ. Hor
,EiNs. In the 9th District it is very prob.
able JonN HIcKMAN, the Anti Lecomp-
ton candidate, is elected.
PnILADELrHIA, October l2.--Il is be.
heved here that the whole Peoples City
Ticket is elected. The adherents of ,tha,
party are now marching through the city,
and exhibiting great satisfaction. .at their
success
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1858-10-20
Mr.. Keitt's Speech.

We refer our readers to some extracts,
which we publish elsewhere, from late
speech Of the Hon. l.. VI. Kea:, delivered
on the I'd inst. The speech is published in
full in the Charleston Mercury. II possess
es peculiar interest in view of the policy
which the speaker urges that South Caro-
lima should pursue towards the Adminis,ra.
iion and the Democratic party. We in
dorse this portion of his speech heartily,
and Onr readers will recognise his remarks
upon this point as the same in effect that
have been time and again promulgated
through our columns.
Uhder existing circumstances cosopcra-
lion with the Democratic party is clearly
our best policy. We can art with the par
ty without being merged in it, reserving to
ourselves the right to retreat, should, con-
trary TO present appearances, such co.ope.
ration ever Involve sacrifice Of principle
or Of safety. So long rs the Democrats
party proper continues in power, the Inter-
csts of the South are safe; II Is In fact main.
Iy a Southern party, for ms Mr.. Keitt justly
observes, the Northern wing Of II has been
gradually growing less, while the Southern
wing has been steadily gaining strength
The signs Of the times indicate that all oi
The contending elements now existing il
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1858-10-20

DARLrSGToN DIsrRIcT.-The election
in this District, we learn from private let
ters, was one of intense excitement. L,
seems that there were two parties, the
Vigilants and the anti.Vigilants; and as
both parties were "Greeks" Of course
when then they met, then came the "tug
Of war;
The managers Of the election have
given certificates to Mesars. r. i. LruE
and J. +. BYRD, but tie next Legislature
will be called upon to decide between the
right Of H. Nogwoop. Esq, and 7. b.
lAYNEswoRTH, to n seat in the House.
We hope the contestants may have a
good time. Don't mind the expenses,
gentlemen, the State foo,s ehe Li!l-Col-
umbia Guardian
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1858-10-20

RARITY or 4 TRuE GESTlEaAy.-Per.
baps gentleman is rarer gentleman
than some Of us think for. Which Of MS
can point out many such in his cir,le;
men whose aims are generous, whose
truth is constant and not only constant
In It's kind, bpt elevated 10 its degree,
whose want Of meanness makes them
simple, who can look the world honestly
% fhe face With an equal manly sympa.
thy for the great and the smslli We
sll know pow . hundred whose coats are
very well made, and score who have
excellent manners, and one or two hap.
Py beings who are ~hat they call In the
inner circles, and have shot into the very
centre and bulls eye Of fashion, Lut Of
gentlemen, hew manyl Let us take a
little scrap Of paper, and each mako out
his list.- Thdekrdy.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1858-10-20
sorra CAROLINA Couros-T,s o

Sorra CAROLINA CoLLEoE.-The ex.
animation at the College terminated OF
Friday. Yesterday, the result was made
known. We regret TO learn that out Of
the seventy applicants, the Faculty deem
ed II necessary TO reject thirteen. Tho
examination was q very rigid one, as we
before announced. However much the
result Day be regretted, the Faculty, in
the course they have pursued, meets with
general appreciation. 1t was deemed ne.
cessary to tbe discipline of the institution.
We hope now that the affairs OF the
College will How along with unIuffied
current, and that s!pdepts, as well as Pro.
fessors, will realize the duty they owe 10
themselves, to each other and TO the State.
-ySopM Caroiinian.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1858-10-20
The Elections.

We give on another column the election
returns from the various Districts for State
Senators and Representatives. For Con-
gress. the old delegation have been elected
without opposition, with the exception O..
Col! Orr, who declined re election. In his
District (the iifih) Col. !. ID. Ashmorc, OF
Anderson, has teen elected by majo rity
OF AiT6 'Vtcs, over his competitor, Col. T.
%. i. Vernon, of Spartanburg.