The Indianapolis daily herald., 1865-12-28
State Items.

Professor stillwell, of the Madison public
schools, has resigned.
There was a report current in New Alba
ny. yesterday, Of a negro mob at jefferson
vile.
The State Teachers Association assembled
at Terre Haute, Tuesday. Professor Hoss was
present.
The tax paid by the Belefontaine and
Peru roads, for November, on gross receipts,
was S4,45l %.
The Fort Wayne Gazette claims there is
more manufacturing done in that city than
any TIVE cities of Indiana.
"A meeting was held at Madison, the 23d.
to adopt measures for the construction of the
Madison and Turnpike road
The Wabash is on the rampage, and yet in
good order. Shoemaker, of Terre Haute, pro-
poses to run the " Romeo late of Madison, on
the raging waters.
The Madison Courier thinks the longest lee-
ture of the season is that "Across the CONT
nent," which has the inner ring of the Asso-
eiated Press reporters just now.
Mrs. McMullen. a Fort Wayne boarding
house keeper, attempted to shuttle off her NOR
tai coil or Monday last, by swallowing
arsenic. She was promptly antidoted and
saved.
Our farmers, as well as residents of the
city, are reminded by the present muddy con-
dition of the roads, that Nigo county requires
iiNe or six graveled, or turnpike roads, lead
Ing from the city a distance of from ten TO
fifteen miles, to the remoter parts Of the coun-
ty.-IeTre Hdute Express.
"A train passing the twelve mile switch on
the Louisville, New Albany and Chicago Rail-
road, was fired into, Tuesday, by three men.
One of the party, Jacob Bayle, was arrested
and lodged in the New Albany Jail; the other
two are known, and will be arrested.
The Mayors Court, yesterday, presented
busy scene. clearing up the debris of Christ
mas. And we would remark that on that day
we saw more drunken men than on any day
for many years. Most Of the individuals Were
quiet, and pursued the even tenor of their
way" in way to keep out of the clutches of
the police.-Terre Hdute Express.
THE HERALD.-The indianapolis HERALD.
successor TO the Sentinel, is a welcome visitor
TO our Sdnctum. In typographical appearance,
the HERALD Is unsurpassed by any journal i'm
the state, and, editorially, it is conducted with
erat and answering patriot, Judge Perkins.
1t is the duty of the Democracy of the State
to give the HERALD their earnest, undivided
support, and we will be greatly disappointed
If they do ot.-Ldporte Democrat.
We are sorry to learn that Adolphus Erish-
man, of Honey Creek township, died Christ
mas Day at his son-in-law's in this city, from
the effects Of injuries received last Saturday
week. in consequence of having been thrown
from his wagon, near Strawberry Hill, while
his horses were running away. The deceased
was native of France, about fifty-three wears
OF age, and for long time resident of this
county.-Terre Hdute Journal.
The Delphi Carroll county Journal saws.
last Sunday night, near Poplar Chapel, Madi-
son township, religious services had been held
at the Chapel, and people were returning TO
their homes, when team became frightened
and started. The night dark, the team ran
over Mr.. John Gee, leading a little daughter,
and it is thought he will not recover from
wounds received.
NEGRO INQUEsT,-A short time ago G coro-
ners inquest was held ON the dead body of
sam Jinkins, negro and jury Of negroes
impannelled to hold the INQUEST. After long
and solemn deliberation, they reported: " We
dejury pannelled to set on de dead body OBJ
Sam yinkins, report dat we been settin ON il All
night, and we find dat de Niger fell from lie
bridge into the water and broke his neck, and
was afterwards drownded, and that he floated
on de toder side Of the creek, where he was
found the next morning frozen TO DEATH
Comment on this is deemed indicate in view
Of the coming time when the bottom rail shall
be uppermost in the forum. more so than i'm the
held.-Port Gibson Indiana STANDARD.
DRowNED.-A fine looking, large, and well
dressed man yesterday forenoon went aboard
the Ferry boat Conner, at Portland, and was
seen by lady passenger upon the boat to open
the splash door and enter the wheel house. The
boat started soon after, and the man was seen
almost Immediately struggling in the water
n soldier jumped into a skif and tried to rescue
MIN, but failed to reach him before he sunk.
IL l. supposed the unfortunate man was washed
on the narrow planks that are laid several feet
apart IN the wheel house, and was probably
struck by the wheel. He was unknown 10 ali
upon me boat, and Is supposed TO have been a
resident Of Louisville. The body was moi re-
eo'ered.-Ner Albany Ledger.
WONDERFUL EsCAPE.-The engine of a mas
sehser Train on the Harrison branch Of the In
annapolis and Cincinnati Roilroad recently
struch a man who was foolishly attempting To
.loss 'he track few feet in advance OF the
uaih, which was going at a high rate of
sPeed-nearly forty miles per hour. Just as he
a. IN the act Of sprlnging. i'm bounding across
the track, the center-pin over the pilot struck
him IN the side, knocking him twenty feet into
me AR, and throwing him through fall of
thirty test into the bed ofthe canal at the side
OF the track. AS soon as possible the train was
backed up 70 the spot, and the conductor ran
70 the mans assistance. He was somewhat
surprised. however. TO find that the track
crossing individual had already gained his
feet, and was vigorously heaping imprecatiops
upon the "tarnal thing for Scratching
him 30 rough Madison Courier
visited. on saturday night, by another destruc-
tive IRE. A quarter TO twelve o'clock. one Of
the occupants Of the brick building, on the
northwest corner Of Main and Bank streets.
discovered the building on fire in lower story,
occupied by Messrs. {. Moore 4 Co., As a
grocery store. The fire soon spread to the
adjoining frame building. occupied by All.
Nunemaeher as produce store. BY well
directed efforts Of Gremen, the fire was got
under before this building was destroyed. The
brick building was seriously damaged, though
noors anu Joists were not burned through. In
The second story, was the law Office Of Messrs.
,. x \. b. Collins; their library and papers,
were much injured by water, and some Of the
BOOKS aud papers lost. Moore & Co. estimate
their loss AZ not less than g, 5OO-msured for
500 IN Indiana Central, Of Lafayette. Mr..
Nunemaeher estimates his loss in stock at goo,
anu the damage to his building at sfoo, COW
ered BY insurance in one Of the Offices repre-
,ented by L. {. Ferry.
\ 1ohFARISoN.-The Philadelphia dye, in
lhudihs 70 the treatment Of jefferson Davis,
-ASs. ~ i an old story over again. Long ago. |
Ia Helena A Iabf
appealed to victor In lines that ring In our |
ears now with all their force and all their I
'ddity. IL was Tom Crib 10 a fellow pugflist: /