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Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1859-07-21
A Fourth of July WheelbarrOw
Race by Men BiindfOlded.
THE ADVANTAGE OF POOR EYES.

On the afternoon of the 4th of July
there was wheelbarrow race at Phalanx,
New Jersey, the men taking part therein
being blindfolded. The ground in front
of the hotel slopes to small lake, and
has number of trees. The wheebarows
were placed upon the border of the water,
at the foot of the slope, and turned direct
ly from the point to which the contestants
were to 60. The eyes of those who en-
tered the list were then bandaged, and the
master of ceremonies gave the words
"Ready! take hold of your wheelbarrows! !
about face! forward!
A barrel was placed in the drive before
the hotel, and the man whose vehicle
should be found nearest this point when
the drive in 'front.' of the house was reach
ed, was to gain the victory. Before being
blindfolded, each contestant took fond,
farewell look at the barrel, endeavoring to
fix the direction firmly in his mind. But
when the word "about face" was obeyed
most of them lost it; some struck off in
one direction and some in another, to the
great merriment of the spectators who wit
messed the important contest from the
balcony of the hotel. On one hand a blind
mortal made an angle of forty five degrees
10 the east while on the other an equally
blind mortal made equally ludicrous blum
der in the opposite direction; and
in the centre of the sightless array stag
gered on like o cohort of discouraged sol
diers under heavy fire.
Now one Of them encounters a tree in
his blind march and is brought to dead
stand still. The shock not only produces
an unpleasant sensation in fhe arms, but
quite confuses his few remainin g notions
of the points of the compass. He hes
itates, turns in all directions to satisfy
himself and finally strikes off in course
nearly opposite TO the point to be gained.
Now. ,..again man steps upon root of a
tree.and loses his footing and senses of di-
rection together; and now, in their con-
fused ramblings, two struggling competi-
tors meet each other and get their wheel
barrows locked together. This convinces
each that he is wrong; so both face about.
One by one they reach the drive, some
few rods from the barrel, but most at a
ludicrous distance One man finds him
self still at the base of the slope, as far
from the goal as when he was bandaged.
Another has travelled three times the dis
tance, and brought up at the extreme end
of the drive. Another has passed over the
gravel without knowing il, and finds him.
self in the field beyond.
But there was one who had decided
advantage, being partially blind, and ac-
customed to trust his instincts in this man
ner. The bandage was small inconve-
nience to him, and as soon as the word
was given be marched directly for barrel,
and deposited his wheelbarrow within sin
gle pace of it, while the Others were en-
gagged in their serpentine trayels.-M =.
| Post.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1859-07-21
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From tine South Lit Messenger.
THE QUIET sLUMBER.

Lay him gently to his rest
Fold his pale hands on his brea.t
From his brow
OH how cold and marble fair
Softly part the tangled hair;
Look upon him nowl
As a weary child he lies,
With the quiet dreamless eyes,
Der which the lashes darkly sweep,
And OF his lip the quiet smile
The souls adieu to earthly strife
And on his face the deep repose,
We never saw in life,
Peaceful be his rest, and deep;
Let him sleep.
No tears for himl he needs them not,
Along ife's drear and toilsome road
Firmly his manly footsteps trode,
Striving to bear his weary lot,
With such a pride upon his brow,
With such pain within his heart
Yelling the secret smart
OH it is well the strife is DER,
That thus 50 peacefully be lies,
Unhceding now the bitter words.
The cold unpityingeyes,
Fold his nantie DER his breast,
Peaceful be his sleep. and biest.
Let him rest,
No sigh 30 breathe above his bier,
No tear to stain the marble brow,
Only with tender plying love,
Only with faith that looks above,
We look upon him now.
No thought Of toll AID suffering past
But joy to think the task isdone,
The heavy cross at last laid down,
The crown of glory won,
Oil bear him gently to his rest
Obi gently heap the fiogery sod.
And leave his body to the dust,
His spirit to his God.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1859-07-21

"If, in the Presidential election, our
rights are victorious, then we have guar
antee and an angury of better future; if,
on the contrary Which Think most GER
tain to be the case, then my friends, let us
seperate from the North; let the glorious
day-spring of a Southern Confederacy at
length arise upon our trobled counsels."
Brookville American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1858-1861, 1859-01-07
Great Inducoment for Cash I!

The undersigned would respectfully inform
the public that he keeps constantly ON anha
good assortment Of merchandise, usually kept
in n retail store, which he offers for sale Mt but
q small advance on cost prices at Cincinnati,
for Cash, or on short time TO prompt paying
cash customers. have tried the cash system
for over six months and find that ii works ad.
mirably well, and believe it the only safe way Of
doing business both for purchasers as well as
the seller. have sold more goods for cash du-
ring the last six months than l ever sold in the
same length Of time before, thus enabling me
to give bargains and saving me the labor nee
essary in collecting shall continue TO do a
cash business as near as can and expect to
offer as good, If not better bargains as can be
obtained in this market. | am grateful to my
friends for past favors, and solicit countnu-
ance Of public patronage. JOHN KING.
Brookville, Dec, %, 1888. no2if
Brookville American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1858-1861, 1859-01-07
Daring Robbery at Laurel

A hold and successful robbery was
at Laurel, in this county, on
Tuesday night last, the facts of which
we're related TO US, coming from DR..
Smith of that place. The sleeping
apartment of William NJ. Doughty Esq,
was entered, and his pantaloons taken
to the yard below, his wallet and the
keys to his store and safe taken there
from, and both were opened and lob
bed. The safe contained about 5000
in money which was taken. Mr..
Doughty also lost fine gold chronom-
etcr and chain. The thief after taking
what suited him, locked the store door
on the inside, went down through the
cellar and out Mt tho back part of tho
house. Democrat.
Brookville American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1858-1861, 1859-01-07
The Concert.

The Concert by the Brookville Brass
Band on Friday night vas excellent
When we say this, we do not mean
that it was equal TO Dodsworth's or
Menter's Bands. OF course one would
not expect to see perfection in Band,
whose members are leaving every fcw
months and new ones taking theirpla-
ces. for music is an art that cannot be
mastered in month or year. To be
a good musician one should have the
facilitc and should apply himself inces
sanity.
The Harrison Band, considering that
they have been organized but few
months did remarkably well. Expo
rience will teach them that cymbals
should not be used in a room, and that
a drum should be used very tendor.y.
Our Band has some promising mem
bers. fit were not invidieus We would
say that the second Cornet player was
complimented.
Thank you gentlemen, for your in.
tcrcsting entertainment. Give them
frequently, and you will have good
houses and many thanks.
Brookville American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1858-1861, 1859-01-07
Pure Blood Ensures Health.

The astonishing cures wrought by
Dir. Roback's scandinavian Remedies,
arc oil accomplished by the ncutraliza.
ton Of acrid particles in the blood
His Blood Purifier and Pills, composed
of extracts from rare Swedish plants,
inipart fresh vitality to the stream of
life, destroying tho principle Of discaes
in that fluid, and thus restoring tho
whole system to condition Of perfect
and vigorous health. Nervous COM
plants, bilious disorders, fevers, fits,
diarrhea, general debility, sexual disa-
bility, female weakness, sorses, scrofa-
lons eruptions, rheumatism, all affect.
ions of the skin, plumbago, swclings OF
tho stomach, etc. are invariably curci
by course OF tho Sca'3inayien Reno !.
eies. SEQ Advertisement.
Brookville American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1858-1861, 1859-01-07
Inflnensa and Common Cold.

Like thieves IN the silence of the
night, have carried many to the silent
grave. They are caused by sudden
check Of PRECIPITATION, by which the
stomach is rendered inactive, and the
lungs become loaded with corrupted
matter, which enters the blood, and dis.
case is tho result For all colds, coughs
and chills, succeeded by heat, and for
all fevers Of every TORN. hoarseness and
rawness OF the throats lungs and stom-
ach, and for all weakness and sickness
of every kind, from three to Eve of
these Pills on going to bed, for few
days, will be all you require, to restore
you to perfect health. II has been nd.
mitted and claimed all over Europe,
that there never "was medicine, that
win cxtirpate all manner of disease
from tho system, equal to DIR. Morse's
Indian Root Pills the moro you take of
them tho stronger you get. They are
founded upon the principle that the hui
man body is subject to one disease,
namely; corrupt humors. These pills
not only cleanse the bowels, but also toll
low the blood through every vein AMI
artery, and so purify il from all morbid
and corrupt humors, that disease Of eve.
ry name is driven from the body.
GREAT FEMALE afEDt2sE.- Females
who value health should never be with
out these pills. 1t has been admitted
by number of physicians, that females
cannot too highly value them. They
have given health and spirits to hun
dreds of females who without them
would have Eoen in their graves They
purify tho blood, remove Instructions,
and give the skin u beautiful, clear heal
thy, and interesting appearance. A box
of these Pills is great medical COM
panion ut certain periods. From ono
to three should be taken every day un-
til relief is obtained. A few doses oc.
casionally, when well, will keep the sys'
tenn in healthy condition.
DR.. Morse's Indian Root Pills nre
sold by all dealers in Medicines. For
saIo by w. Morrow q Co, -Drookvills.
Brookville American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1858-1861, 1859-01-07
n6y- Tho monotonv Of our usualI,

p6r The monotony Of our usually
quiet village was relieved last Monday
evening, by bevy Of young ladies and
gentlemen, passing up Main street in
two-horse wagon. Some seemed enjoy
ing themselves, as was plainly shown by
their merry peals of laughter; others
appeared to be greatly mortified, for
they tucked their heads beneath their
wells as closely as goose tucks its head
beneath its wings, when it retires for
the evening. Wonder If there had not
been good dinner in the country that
dayY
Come modest young friends don't DO
ashamed of such a conveyance as you
were in; probably if you were to run
back your ancestral thread, you would
find, not fai back, note OF your pa.
rents bridal tower on single OK.
Brookville American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1858-1861, 1859-01-07

~ The attractive part OF the Con.
cert Friday night, was evidently, by
the applause ELECTED, the Coiillion mu.
sic. There, have we offended any one?
Well, we mean the music in which the
piano took n part-call IL wha. you
please. Miss Ada Raymond kindly no.
sponded to tho request OF the yonng
gentlemen, and played the piano for
them. To say that her part was well
performed woulI be no news to any one
acqua intcd with the young lady and
her mucial qualifications.
Brookville American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1858-1861, 1859-01-07

Issued by tho Clerk OF Franklin
County for tho month ending Deem
Der 3lst 1858:
Henry Seventhalcr to Mary Huber
Francis Jourdin TO Nancy Ann Fisher;
Robert Jamison to Elizabeth Fortner;
Lynn McWharter to Maria Brooks;
Milton Currcy TO Ellen Brooks; Peter
Miller TO Philcna Ann Points; William
Mchany to Frances Adams; George w.
Scvendollar TO Roseanna Hoffman; As
bury Alley to Mary Ann Jones; Robt.
Raymond TO Esther Thomas; Francis
Slusser to Magdeline Doerhingcr; Geo.
w. Kimble to Angoline Vsncamp; JAS.
Kelso to Elizabeth Moody; David T.
Cooley to Marietta Cooley; james NJ.
Templeton to Elizabeth Munson; Geo.
Lswark to Sarah Young; Adam Hunt
singer to Mary Abercrombie.
Brookville American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1858-1861, 1859-01-07
MARRIED.

On Tuesday Dec. 2sth, by Row. j. w. Kcoiy
Rob,. Raymond to Esther Thomas all of Mctamora.
Ga the same day, by the same, Geo. w. Kimble jr.
to Angelina Ianeamp, all Of Metamora.
With the above came n large and elc-
CANT cake, which formed delightful
repast for all hands in the Office, who
will never forget those who remember
the printer. May the sun (of course
we doD't mean SOM OF happiness shine
upon the newly married couple and
guide them safely Through the journey
of life 10 n good old aye.
Brookville American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1858-1861, 1859-01-07
Public Sale.

John Wynn Esq, gives notice by
posters that no will offer Tor sale at his
residence, tour miles east of Brookvllo,
on Saturday the 18th inst. Farming
implements, one wagon, reaping ma.
chine, hay, corn, pure spring barley,
household furniture, IS head of stock
6gs, &c. Persons desiring to pur.
chase at bargains, for this may be ex-
pected these bard times, should by all
means attend the sale. Mr.. Wynn sells
out preparatory to his removal to Bar
tholomew County.
Brookville American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1858-1861, 1859-01-07
To Our Patrons.

The first volsme Of the American" is draw
ing TO close. In soliciting continuance Of
the patronageofthose who have kindly stood by us
heretofore, we hope, by their assistance, to add
as many more names to our list OF subscribers
in tho coming year as We have had in the past
In assuming the publication Of the American,
in February last, we had no experience as a
publisher, and but little as an Editor: Our aim
aud effort, since then has been to place our
paper on such basis, pccuniary and other
wise, as to insure its permanent success and
usefulness With oil the disadvantages under
which we have been placed, we are not without
hope Of having TO some degree succeeded in
the latter if not in the former, and il is but rea-
sonable that our patrons should expect better
things from us in the future than in the past.
At the commencement Of the second volume
we shall make such improvements in the APP
pearance Of our paper as will prove acceptable
TO our patrons, and at the same time have the
satisfaction to know that we are meriting sue
ccss in our business, leaving US at least with
ut loss al the end of another volume.
Our course hereafter may, to a great extent,
be judged by the past We shall continue TO
publish the latest news Of the day up to the hour
of going TO Press. Reports Of the proceedings OF
the Indiana Legislature, and synopsis of the
debates in Congress, will be given during the
sessions Of these bodies. Space will be allotted
to Agriculture, Mechanics, Literature, and the
Arts and Sciences.
We shall continue TO oppose ard expose
fraud and corruption, whenever the same
shall come to our knowledge, whether
1t be Local, State or National. Our political
views are known 10 be adverse to the Kansas
policy Of the present National Administration,
yet we shall always reserve TO oursef the right
to speak our sentiments aud views on al cues.
tons Of public interest, independent Of the
dictates Of party, upholding that which we
deem TO be right, and condemning what we
conceive to be wrong
Our terms are ONE DOLLAR AND FIPrY CENTS
per year, PAYABLE IN ADVANCE; TWO DOLLARS, il
Paid within SIX MONTHS, aad n proportional
advance at the end Of the year. Any person OF
persons obtaining ten subscribers, will be
entitled to reserve the price oconesubscrption,
or copy OF the paper one year. Two Of the
best Magazines in the country Tor five dollars
in CASH and one copy Of the American will Ia
given 10 the person or persons sending us the
larges, number of advance subscribers by the
end Of the volume, the lIlh Of February, 1859
Brookville American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1858-1861, 1859-01-07
Robbery.

The jewelry establishment Of J. II.
Clark of this place was entered on the
night of the 26th ult., aud robbed of
goods to the amount Of ut least $780,
Tho door was unlocked by means of an
outsider. Mr. Clark was robbed in May
last, in the same store, of some $4,000
worth of jewelry and but for his pre-
caution in procuring large iron safe
in which he has since, of nights, depos.
tied his most valuable goods no would
no doubt have met with amuch greater
loss than before. The Postoflieo, stu
ated in tho same room remained undis-
turbed.
Brookville American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1858-1861, 1859-01-07

s0- We heartily thank our yonng
friend John A. Colescott Tor large
and elegant turkey presented to us by
him. for Christmas rcpast. We had
almost given up all hope or expectation
of receiving n present Of tho kind, whom
il came TO hand, for (which reason it was
relishcd to a much higher degree. For
this act of kindness, friend John We will
remember you ms long as we live.
Brookville American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1858-1861, 1859-01-07
Save Your Doctor Bills and Time.
Mt. SAVAGE, Nd, July I. sc


Dear Sr;-In consequence OF taking
cold after bad attack Of the measles,
some eleven years since, | have from
that time suffered greatly with disor
dorcd liver aud stomach | have been
at times so bad that my life was DIES
paired of / was induced not long ago
through the persuasion of a friend, Mr.
Henry Shafcr, to try bottle of lloof
lands German Bittcrs, thinking If it
done no good it could do no harm, and
knowing Mr.. Shafcr to be gentleman
who wosld not recommend anything to
me, that he did not have confidence in.
Before / had taken onc-third Of the
bottle, my bowels became regular and
l had fine appetite. When | had used
two-thirds of it considered my health
as good as ever II was, and could cat
anything without its disagreeing with
me in the least. | now keep bottle OF
the Bittcrs in the house continually,
and in case ] take cold, or feel unwell,
take one or twodoses, and it makes "A
change in my bowels, which is all ]
need, wherefore. for the past eleven
years, my doctor bill has been from $40
to s25 per year, besides loss timo and
severe illness. Yours truly,
P.J. THRASHER.
To DIR. G. NJ Jackson, Philadelphia.
Ask for ioohands German Bittors,
Take nothin, else, and see that tho sig
nature Of G. NJ. Jackson is on the wrap.
per of each bottle. 1t is sold by drug.
gists and store-keepers in every town
and village in tho United Statos, West
Indies and South America, at rs cents
per bottle. no47
Brookville American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1858-1861, 1859-01-07
- Tha slEhena1aru Chnrob On tba

p6- The "Ebenezer" Church, on the
line dividing BrookvilIe from Blooming
Grove Township, is believed to be the
Oldest church, save one, in Eastern In
diana. Owing TO its dilapidated condi-
ton it is designed to erect a new one
the ensuing season. Let it be done, but
by oil means spare old "Ebenezer" as a
relic Of tho days lang syne.
Brookville American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1858-1861, 1859-01-07
n.y. We feel an interest in asking th

IA We feel an interest in asking the
question why it is that We cannot re-
csive our indianapolis mail via Sun
Evansville, now that the river is forda-
BILE? viii the Post master ut Su aman-
vile sec to il? Certainly, the mail is
not 80 pondcrous as not TO DO carried,
even on horseback. Four days is toc
Tonga time for tho transmission Of the
mail from indianapolis.
Brookville American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1858-1861, 1859-01-07
s0- F. o. Baker & Co., have a mum

p0- +. o. Baker & Co., have num-
Dor of tailors engaged in making cloth
ing to order, besides the large and ele-
CANT stock of ready made clothing
which they keep on hand. Fred, is too
we'll known in this community to re-
suirc anything from us as to his quail.
fioations as a tailor, as we'll as his gen.
tlemanly demeanor. Their stock oil
Dry Goods and Groceries are being
constantly replcnishsd to keep up with
their increasing demand.
Brookville American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1858-1861, 1859-01-07

- Our Common Pleas court con
vened on Monday last, with Judge Reed
on the Bench. The docket is small and
thus far nothing of moment has tran
spired. We notice the presence of our
newly elected prosecutor, Clement X.
Tory. Esq. iniwhose hands, no doubt,
the interest of tho State is entirely se-
cure.
Brookville American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1858-1861, 1859-01-07
.s. We were unable TO be present I

~ We were unable to be present at
tho exhibition Of the Senior class at
the College on Saturday night, but un-
derstand that it was all that could be
desired. A gentleman who was pros.
ent in speaking Of the appearance OF
the young ladies, says: "They were
plainly but Ioatly dressed No flow.
ing silks, no gauze.like dresses with Il
lack of material at the top, but plain,
appropriate we'll arranged toilet seemed
to be tho order of tho evening, just
such rs become school girls. They all
did well, every piece was spoken in n
distinct and audible manner. Ii is u
promising class such rs will do houor
to the College gradua ling them"
Brookville American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1858-1861, 1859-01-07

- We are grateful to Mrs. James
Everatt, for a nice Young Turkey,
which we reIished for New Years
Dinner. We are always thankful for
acts Of kindness from any source, but
il affords us especial qualification to be
the recipient Of such favor from the
hands Of lady.
Brookville American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1858-1861, 1859-01-07
pU- Tho NEW YORK wAvBRLY,


a magnificent paper, published in New
York and at ID Brattlc street. Boston.
at only 90 pcrannum, on tho finest sat
in surface paper, elegantly illustrated
with original cuts, is most excellent, as
we'll as artistically beautiful paper, we'll
worthy an honorcd place in every iami.
ly. A great feature is the publication
of the "wdreAy aorelS, worth more an
nualIy than theprice of the paper--and
this week begins great Story, entitled
THE SKELETON HANDLE
An extraordinary Romance, mysterious
thrilling, full of tragic romance, found
cd upon series of well-known facts in
the historyof New England, New York
and the West Indies. In which the
whole secrets Of the great Bond street
tragedy are revealed, and the mysteries
Of the Broadway Gambling Saloon are
shown up--yet full Of the richest,
touches of the softer feelings and pass
ions OF our nature--vivid descriptions
and home scenes, and teaching the
youth of our land great moral lesson
that though vico for time may
Extraordinarily virtue will triumph.
and happiness follow in its train Ev
orybody' should subscribe tor aud read
tho NEW YORK WAVERLEf.
Brookville American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1858-1861, 1859-01-07

- We are indebted TO DR.. J. w.
KesIy for Copy of the Tribune Al
manac for 1859. 1t contains n great va
riety Of valuable statistical information
which renders it an indispensable arti-
ls to every person desiring TO keep
posted. DIR. Keely has them for sale at
Is cents each.
Brookville American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1858-1861, 1859-01-07
~ A most gracious revival has Doe

- A most gracious rcvivaI has boeh
progressing in the NJ. Il. Church al
Blooming Grove under the ministrs-
tions Of Rev. Mr.. Burriss. Uninter.
rupted service was held morning and
evening for two weeks, closing last Sab
bath. Fifty persons joined tho church
on probation, and over score protested
convars;on
Brookville American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1858-1861, 1859-01-07

~ John King ESQ, returned from
the city q few days since with some
more new and beautiful Goods. Will
our lady reader call and examine them
before they al Como.
Brookville American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1858-1861, 1859-01-07

- Rev. J. W. Keely Of this place
has, during the year 1858, solemized
81 marriages. The Doctor is capital
hand at the business.
Brookville American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1858-1861, 1859-01-07

- Sheriff Glidewell has very prop
erly appointed Jno. g. Bur.o Esq, as
his deputy.