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Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1865-1872, 1866-02-02

The last Indiana regiments remaining
in the U. s. service are returning home,
and being welcomed, by a grateful people,
to State that they have, by their fidelity
and patriotism, exalted to high and noble
position. They have returned TO enjoy
the fruits of the victory so nobly won, and
should be toasted and toasted in n manner
that can but convince them Of the high es.
TEEN in which they are held by the people.
Il Is humilating for honest Union men
to behold the number of corrupt dema-
gogues identified In the Union ranks
One would naturally think that all the
party hacks and political pick.pockets Of
the rotten Democratic party had deserted
and Joined their enemies" These men,
by their literal thciving and peculation,
are enough TO damn any organization with
which they pretend to cooperate. They
should be cast overheard by tho people, or
else the party ship is In imminent danger
Of being wrecked in a sea Of Mcff and cor
ruption. Reform is needed, and when Il 10
commenced, all honest men should shout,
AmeM q. ii. 7.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1865-1872, 1866-02-02
THE FINALE OF THE COUNTY BONDS.

Contrary TO general expectation, no In
junction was laid on the County Bonds is
sued 10 drafted men, and as considerable
portion Of them are now past due and paid
of, there is no probability that any legal
opposition will now be made to their pay
incnt.
Our views in regard TO the action Of the
Commissioners in steadily refusing to max,
appropriations as bounties TO stimulate
volunteering at tho proper time, aud their
proligal expenditure Of the peoples money
when il was patent that their only object
was TO procure substitutes for themselves
and their Democratic brethren, are we'll
known and need not be here repeated.
For the present We only have time to
say that one-half Of the original appro.
priation Of sIl7 900 fell due on the 27tL
ult., since which simo tho bondholders
have kept our good nntured Treasurer and
his Clerks US busy as bees, Only two
thirds Of the amount due, with the inter-
est. are now paid. Thus A holds bond
calling for $3.50. Two-thirds aud interest
equal SIP. But as the State tax, which
IL about one-third Of the entire tax, must
be paid in cash, in order to receive the full
amount of sll2, it is necessary that A pay
into the Treasury S31, upon doing which
be will receive Sli9. This he will not re-
esive in cash, howeyer-that necessary or.
ticle not being in the hands of the Treas
urer to any great extent, but it will lqui-
date that amount Of bis own or his neigh
boris taxes.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1865-1872, 1866-02-02
PERIODICALS.

The atlantic Monfhy.-Thc Atlantic for
February is received, and contains ENG
lish Opinions on the American War"
1.-The Freedmans Story, THE Origin of
the Gypsics," "Three Months among the
Reconstruclionists," and further install.
mcnts of doctor Johns" 1.-THE Chimney
Corner for 1866, and Griffith Gaunt, or
Jealousy" Boston: Ticknor & Fields,
l24 fremont Street
Our Young Foiks-The February num-
Der of OR Young Folks contains articles
by Gail Hamilton, j. L. Trowbridge. Mrs
\. ID. T. Whitney, Maybe Reid, aud other
we'll known writers. 1t is most attrac-
tive and interesting number. Single sub
scriptions, 50 year; single numbers, 20
cents Ticknor & Fields, Publishers, 124
fremont St, Boston.
The Lady's Friend - The February
number of this magazine opens with a steel
engraving, entitled "News From he Var"
"The women weep the children play"
a very expressive engraving. The large
colored Double Steel Fashion Plate for
this number is elegant. Then we have an
engraving of Elise Radner, Gan illustration
Of story of the same name) with en-
or wings of an Evening Toilet, Electra
Bodice, Embroidery, Childrcn's Fashions,
&c, &c. The Music is "Near Thee" the
words by Charles Swain. Among the lit
erature we note "Elise Radner," by s. An.
ME Frost; Glove Folger," a story by Au-
gust Bell; THE Hidden Bridal Gift" by
Aunt Alice; "Rachel Dana's Legacy" by
II. A. Heydon; "Stories of our Village"
by Beatrice Colonna Faithful Unto
Death" by Harris Byrne, &C., &c. Price
$3.50 year; copies 81. Deacon 4 Pc
terson, 40 Walnut Street, Philadelphia.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1865-1872, 1866-02-02
RAILROAD FESTIVAL.

The citizens Of Brookyille, friends Of
The White Water Valley Railroad, give a
Festival at tho Court House on this
(Thursday) evening, ist inst, on tho oc-
casion Of the opening Of the road Going
to press as We do on Thursday morning,
We can only speak Of IL In advance but
judging from tho tact aud energy of tho
Committees that have control of tho yari.
ous details, and the preparations that are
being made, we predict very pleasant
time. A train containing the excursion.
lists, accompanied by Mentors Band, will
leave Cincinnati at 3 o'clock p. a., and re-
turn on the following morning.
The completion of the w. w. V. Rail
road, and the facilities il gives us for
transportation aud travel, are events of the
highest importance to the peop'e Of Frank.
lin County, aud. we believe, are properly
appreciated.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1865-1872, 1866-02-02
We hnse no donht hnt the RanLina. sr.-

We have no doubt but the Banking sys-
TEN has It's defects, yet tbs a convenience.
Any one may safely lodge his money there.
Nothing Is charged for keeping il safe
from all accidents and subject to draft at
any tine during banking hours. In tho
Brookville National Bank G per cent. is
allowed when the money remains for ono
year. We trust that our merchants and
farmers and mechanics will avail them
selves Of its conveniences.
Do you want to scnd 800 more or less
TO Cincinnati, New York, anywhere. just
step into the Bank, pay your money and
two cents over for stamp, and you will
receive draft on Cincinnati or New York
for the amount, which may be sent in a
letter without risk, for ii Is Of no use 10
any one save him to whom Il Is made pay
able. G. L.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1865-1872, 1866-02-02
A GOOD MOVE In TIE RIGHT DIREC.
TON.

We see by the Congressional REPORTS
that Col. FarquhasI- representative for
the 18th Congressional District. 81 resented
apetiticn OF one Thousand citizens of the
United States fer an equalization of boun-
ties to the soldiers of the Republic who
served in supprcssing the rebe lion; for an
increase of pensions to disabled soldiers.
their widows and orphans aud also re-
Winding Congress Of the sentiments of the
Republic in favor of The confsca,iou of
rebel lands, and their donation to the SOL
diers. This is emphatically a good move
and in the right direction. Many of the
soldiers, when they first enlisted, went for
sll Ter mon h. but soon after the com
mencement Of the war Con ere raised the
monthly pay of soldiers to SIC, and so
continued until rho close Of the war
And while our soldiers were fighting for
SIC per month. common hands on a farm
OF IN shop were getting from $40 to s35
per month. Moreover, those who first
sprang to trims at the iist call went out
without bounty or even promise e bounty.
But toward the close Of the war the Gov
eminent gave large bounries to those who
came in at the eleventh hour
Now, justice requires that these boun-
ties should be equalized. Moreover,
we advocate the giving Of lands in
bounties TO our patriotic soldiery. And
we would suy, let these bounties he paid
In TIE South with the lands of the traitors
Who fought in the rebellion. Let large
innbers OF our soliior' settle oil home
stcads in the South, and, our word for il,
We would room have loyal men sent to
Congress from all the Southern States, and
The great question of reconstruction would
be solved in such way as to mete out ex-
net justice to our soldiers aud the rebels
also.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1865-1872, 1866-02-02
IMPORTANT TO TAxPAYERS..INTER.
NAL REVENUE.
Taxes on Manufactures and PrOduc.
tlOns.

Tho law regulating the assessment and
paymcn, Of taxes on Manufactures, &C.,
provides that thosamc shall be assessed by
tho Assistant Assessors and forwarded to
tho Assessor on or before The 18th day Of
each month, and the Assessor shall deliver
the same to the Collector on or before the
10th day Of ench month.
by the terms of the SD Section Of the
Revenue Law, tho .igxes on Manufactures
aud Products sN<dbs paid within tdn
days from the 10th day Of each month,
and for failure to pay within the prescribed
time, tho tax .payer Is liable to penalty Of
ten per centum on the amount Of the tax,
This penalty must be collected in all cases
when taxpayer has become liable there
to, as the Collector has no discretion in
the matter; but In order that there may be
no occasion for dissatisfaction, notices will
be Issued to all persons assessed, immed-
ately upon the receipt Of the list, inform
ing them Of their liability under the law
Ii must be distinctly understood, however,
that ms this notice il not required by the
terms of the law, but is entirely gratuitous
on the part of revenue officers, no person
eau claim an exemption from the penalty
by virtue Of the non. receipt of the notice
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1865-1872, 1866-02-02
A Fossil Nan Twelve Feet High.

The Montana Post, of November ! /, re-
cords the discovery of some wonderful or
sanic remains-proofs Of an extinct race
of men and animals Of monstrous proper
iions-on Meaghers bar, opposite Nevada.
They were embedded eight feet deep. in a
diluvial deposit from what was once the
eddy Of river. The mammoth jawbone
and tooth are exhibited at the office of the
Post The jaw.bone (intcrior msxillary)
is that of biped. and double the size OF
an ordinary jaw bone, and is in perfect
preservation. The enamel Of the teeth
still remaining, aud the sixteen teeth all
perfect. Ribs and other bones of proper
tional size were found. Learned doctors
estimate the hight OF the biped at from
ten and half to twelve feet! The enor-
nous mular teeth. also found. evidence an
extinct race of quadruied- twice as large
as any now known.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1865-1872, 1866-02-02
SOLDIERS BOuNTIEs.

The following rules which have just been
published by the Paymaster General for
the guidance of Paymastcrs, are inserted
for the benef: Of applicants to the Pay
Department for bounties or arrears of pay:
!. Under the act Of July %, 1861, the
man should state under oath, whether he
has received the s25 advance bounty, or
whether he claims the whole of the 500
bounty.
2. If under any other act authorizing
the payments of United States bounties, he
should name each and every installment
claimed rs due aud unpaid.
3. No claim for veteran bounty will be
entertained unless the claimant has here
tofore been recognized and borne on his
company rolls as such veteran.
4 Colored soldiers applying for bounty
should state whether they were mustered
Us ''free on or before April 10, 1861" or
were "enrolled aud }ubject to draft at the
date Of enlistment {
b. Ii the claim is for back pay. the man
must name the months for which he claims.
aud state where and on what rolls( hospital
or other,) he has been mustered, or where
he was on each muster day from the time
be first claims pay to date Of discharge.
q. In cases of claims for unsettled
clothing, the sworn statement of COM
handing officer of the company 10 which
the claimant belonged, sustaining the
claim, must be filed with it.
I. 1.-THE claimant be an officer, he must
state when last paid, and, $f possible, the
name Of the paymaster who last paid him.
8. In all cases send dupica'e copies Of
Form D, in enlisted mems cases, duly signed
aud witnessed In cases of officers, Form
3, TO be signed aud sworn to.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1865-1872, 1866-02-02
The Sequel ALPS Well that Ends
Well.

Our readers will undoubtedly remember
that about two weeks since We published a
lengthy account Of an affair which occurred
at Liberty, Indiana, and which was ferreted
out at the United States Express Office in
this city, wherein DIR. McChristie and u
very respectable lady of indianapolis were
engaged. 1t will also be remembered that
DIR. McChristic: after obtaining such valua-
bles and money as the lady had, under
pretense of marriage, absconded, and en-
deavored, by decey letter written at
Covington, Kentucky, by one of isfriends,
to make the citizens of Liberty believe that
he had been killed, robbed, and an inquest
held, and the rema ms shipped to that place
in tho short space Ofa day and half.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1865-1872, 1866-02-02
Arrival or o Regiment-Wanted, q
Platform.
INDIANAPOLIS, JANUARY %.

INDIANAFVLIo, JANUARY 20.
The 145ih Infantry, Col. Adams COM
handing, with 500 officers and men, ar
rived here this morning, and we're given a
dinner and reception at The Soldiers
Home, this noon.
The Democratic State Contra. Commit
tee were in session in this city yesterday
The leaders Of the party are anxious to
procure new set OF principles for their
platform. and will pay literally for any
popular idea, nUtion, or Issue which has
been discarded by The radical Republicans.
The Vallandigham faction are to be over
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1865-1872, 1866-02-02
ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF DEEDS.

In answer TO an int, rogatory, We state
that Justices of the Peace and Notaries
Public do not require license for taking
Acknowledgements of deeds and other in
strumcnts Of writing. Every person, how
ever, other than one holding license as a
lawyer or claim agent, whose business it is
to draw deeds, bonds, mortgages, wills,
writs, or other legal papers, or to examine
titles TO real estate, is regarded as Con-
yeyancer, and, as such, must procure IL
censc
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1865-1872, 1866-02-02

slaughtered, and the understanding is, that
nominations for State officers are to be
given to Copperbead soldiers with fair
records, IL they can End any that are fools
enough to accept them. 1t was decided
to hold Democratic Convention for this
County on the Path Of February The
Herald wants funds to prop its falling en-
ergies, and tho State Committee are to un-
dertake TO provide them.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1865-1872, 1866-02-02

>~n~sI -
DEAR Sin avail myself Of the pres
ent opportunity of writing you friendly
letter, us have doubtless had the advan-
tago Of you very materially 10 the last
three months. While heard from you
every week through the medium Of the
american, "nary" word have you had from
mo or about me- by the way, always
esteemed the american very highly; but
since my partial alienation, or, rather,
separation from my "boy hood home,' rs
well rs the home of my maturer years, i
read its contents with additional pleasure
and satisfaction. l hope il will. in all
time 10 come, receive a support commen-
surate with its merit. Ii has, TO all out
ward appearances, prospered beyond my
most sanguine expectations. i was aware
of the many disadvantages under which il
labored. In the first place, its adherents
and supporters were in hopeless minor
ity; consequently, ii has received nothing
in the way Of County patronage that could
possibly be withheld from il by us bitter
and relentless majority MS ever ruled n
County. But il has surmounted all these
difficulties and obstacles, and / hope will
make its weekly visits to its numerous
readers for all time to come. Enough Of
this.
like my new home very we'll. We are
surrounded by an excellent body of farm
ing lands, which makes this (llilIordD u
very good business point. Most depart
ments of business common to villages are
pretty well represented. The morals are
good might say excellent, when we take
into consideration the fact that there are
two, "doggerirssin full blast There is
less profanity INDUCED in by small boys
and young men than in any village ! know
Of. This l consider very ccmmendabIe
feature.
We can boast Of the best church edi6ce
in the County. 1t was erected under the
auspices of the Methodist denomination.
The Society numbers something like two
hundred and fifty. The Rev. }. w. McCaw,
a native of cold Franklin" is the Pastor
in charge He has been laboring here for
the last eighteen months, to good accept.
ancc. There is another matter in which
We can leave our neighboring villages in
the shade-six physicians, and the seventh
coming. Think Of it-seven physicians
in a village Of two hundred aud fifty to
three hundred inhabitants; but whether
this is n matter to boast over, | will leave
others to judge There is very good
School here, under the control of Mr..
powner, assisted by his lady, both formerly
Of Franklin County.
We're it not for speaking rather dispar-
agingly of Decatur County, my present
home, | would say she was under obliga-
tons to Franklin County for large ma
joiity of her prominent men.
am rejoiced TO hear that Brookville is
improving so rapi ly. | expect she will
be taking on all kinds of city airs after
awhile. From reports, it will not be long
before her citizens, instead of listening
for the sound Of the numbering Buss,"
will be all awake to the ''snort of the Iron
Horse" l will most certainly avail my
self of the very first opportunity to make
the trip over the Valley Road to Brook
vile. Yours as ever,
j. s. MOORE.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1865-1872, 1866-02-02
Union Paner At SheIhYYllle.

Mr. James Nj. Cumhack, late of the Ger
mantown (0hio) Independent, proposes to
move his press and material to Shclbyville,
Ind, at which place he designs common
ciug the publication Of a reliable Union
paper about the LIST of February, to be
called the Shelly Union. Success attend
him
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1865-1872, 1866-02-02
Communicated.
BENEFITS OF THE BANKING SYSTEM.

The Bank is necessary result OF civil
cation, and as at present controlled is an
essential element to success in business
centres. Its history dates from A. ID. III,
when in Venice one was instituted TO meet
the wants of the Crusaders. The Bank of
England was established in 1904, in the
reign of William and Mary, and owes it's
existence to the war with France, and the
extreme difficulty in raising the necessary
funds for conducting that war. That
Government had been paying from 20 to
10 per cent. per annum until the Bank
was established with capital of $1,000
600 and the rate Of interest to the Gov
ernmept s per cent.
1t is pretty clear that without tue pres
ent Banking System the money market
would be ruinously uncertain. The rate
of interest would reach 40 per cent, as it
did a few years ago in Minnesota. The
currency would be most cumbersome and
necessarily scarce. drifts unknown, bust
ness encountered TO such an extent that
far less number of transactions would be
had with neighboring cities, and still less
with other countries.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1865-1872, 1866-02-02
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
A RAKE CHANCE!
A. VALUABLE FARM FOR SAkstl

'rliE undersigned offers at private sale, the Farm
J. lately occupied by Jsmss Bertsnshaw, deeeas-
cd, situate on the DfookViilo and Cincinnati Tarn-
pite, one half mile West Of Nj. Carmel, contain.
Ing One Hundred aud Ten Acres, Of good. warn.
aud fertile soill irom Seventy 10 Eighty acres ~
which are cleared, aud In hns state Of eultIys-
tlonl. the greater parien u witch 4 nearly neN
land, we'll vnderdFained, aud sown IN elaver and
umethyI the remainder we'll timbered, and the en-
tire Farm being under good fence.
There are upon the Farm two Orchards, tho
Older Of which never faiis 20 supply an abundant
quantity Of Fruit, the younger one In a thriving
condition and embracing the choicest varieties q
Fruit. IL is well supplied with water, hasingtw
never falling wells, and n sprIng-rua rrnning
through the place In such manner that stock can
supply themselves nj all seasons Of the year fro IA
any part Of the farm. There ~ also upon Ia =
comfortable frame Dwelling noufe, large Wood
House, and one VI The best Barns In the State,
Terms tcW be Made Easy.
Parties wishing 10 purchase win call npon me at
my residence, one mile South of No. Carmel.
JOHN BERrENsnAw.
Mt Carmel, Fob. ?, lsGG-4w.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1865-1872, 1866-02-02
MEETING OF THE EXECUTIVE COM.
MTTTEE.

The members Of the Union Central
Committee should not fail TO DO present at
. meeting Of the same on next Saturday,
Sd inst. Important matters demand the
consideration Of the Committee.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1865-1872, 1866-02-02
ZOO Acres os land FOR sale.

THE undersigned offers at private sale his Farm
L of 200 Acres, situated four miles North OF
Metamora, in Blooming Grove Township. 40
acres cleared, the remainder well timbeTed.-
Log House, Stable, and small Orchard are on
the premises. VIII he soil on reasonable termf.
Address the Undersigned at Oxford, Ohio, or, IL
more convenient, inquire atthis Office.
jan25-em JACOB 4. BLAZER.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1865-1872, 1866-02-02
THANKS.

Hon. j. II. Farquhar will please accept
cur thanks for valuable documents.
Hon. Geo. " Julian has our thanks for
sundry public documents.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1865-1872, 1866-02-02
MARRIaGE OF MRS. DOUGLAs.

Mrs. Stephen A. Douglas was married
Mt Washington on Tuesday evening, Odd
ult, to Gen. Seth Williams of the Adju-
tant Generals Department.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1865-1872, 1866-02-02
STRAWS.

We commend the following little Incl
dent 10 ,hc c"hs d,ration of those of our
country friends VIII" have been cohtendinl
tLa, tl.e ooI.slr uctlon OF lac usIl,osu would
). Vi no benefr 10 these ct lis ir mediate
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1865-1872, 1866-02-02
Election Notice.

NOTICE Is hereby given, that there will be an
IN election held at Everton. Ind, Saturday,
February "a, 1866, for the purpose Of eleeting I'VE
directors for the Brooksile end connersviile
Turnpike Company. At BECKETT, Prest.
WIN. KERr, See'y.
Eyerton, Ind, Jan. %, ls66-Sw.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1865-1872, 1866-02-02

agitate impracticable measures as long as
they are incorporated in any organization.
see your Representative, along with others
of the same political faith, voted against
unqualified suffrage in the District Of Col
umbia. His constituents will endorse that
vote, or else your correspondent is mistaken
in the Union voters of the 18th District.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1866-08-09

caled y that nane bsfDrs. H became :
pro TEN MisAi-sandsr; md n - : Mchi-
duck. Panl felicity crown Thy yelsesf
,tsaaral pil tiihhmlss, William; you hvs dans
Atpel Wing
1hs Davenport . GPsette n.y. I'll:
ut r. Mcdaniel lmssly Of thsasIA
IdtD Infantry, ~hoS AilhfuH susSa His
c6ukAy in the army and has, during the
'1heet%me be has held the Office, made An
exesifcnt Postmaster ct Ansmosa, has beer
xsuossd snd 81. p. Hollsnheak annotated in
his place. The Eareka states that the reno
val was made on the requested thas nossl3ous
Jones county copperhead. n G. Sales, Who
only s lev days ago declared, in the streets
Of Anamosa, that he did not wish to 70 70
hell becnalse he should erpect to meet the soul y
Absuhsw Llacoh : But these are u mes .
whom Andrew johnson and Bread sand Butter
Randall have surrendered the control Of Fed
eral Offices! Holfenbsck was soldier, but
Of thu posaumized variety and endorses Ny
PoAcys" 80