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New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1867-06-16

Religion is like ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS and
beautiful when. seen, but worth nothing
when buried from view. lamps do not talk,
but they shine. A lighthouse sounds NO
drum, ii beats no gong, and yet far over the
water its friendly spark Is seen by the mari
ner. So let your action shine out your re.
ligion. Let the main sermon OF your NE pc
Illustrated by all your conduct, and IL snaii
not fail to be illustrious.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1867-06-16

Administrator NV the estate Nv Abimilek
Gavit, late deceased.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1865-1872, 1867-03-29
New State Laws.

The following laws passed by the late
General Assembly are now in force
The new Turnpike Law authorizes the
Board Of County Commissioners to organ
ize turnpike companies, when three-hfths
OF the persons representing the real estate
within the prescribed limits petition for
the same, and to leyIAa tax for its consiruc-
ton, and provides the same to be free,
but no person shall D compelled to pay
taxes upon the sam land for the con-
struction Of more NAN one road.
The Fish Law provides that il shall be
unlawful to trap, net, shoot or seine fish in
any of the lakes, rixers Except the Ohio
and ST. Joseph orsma!l streams in this
State for two years, and thereafter between
the frst day Of May and September OF
each year, under penalty Of not less
than five or more than twenty dollars.
The Drunkard' S Law provides that upon
proof that any person is an habitual drunk
ark, the Court shall appoint guardian
for his estate under the restrictions and
in the same manner, with the same powers
and duties as in the eases Of guardians
for minors.
A law authorizing the Township Trus-
tee and the Common Council Of cities, to
levy tax for school purposes not to ex-
coed 20 cents on each 800 taxable prop.
crty, and % cents op each taxable poll.
REGISTRY LAW Each political party
shall have representative on every Board
Of Registry, which in no case is to exceed
three mcmbefs. They shall meet on the
first Monday IN February and August Of
each year, ut the place in the township
where the largest number Of vo ties were
cast at the preceding election, for the pur-
pose Of registering the names of legal
voters. Within two days thereafter list
shall be posted in conspicuous place
where the last preceding election was
held or the Board may cause the list to
be printed. The Beard shall assemble on
the Tuesday Of the week preceding an
election to revise, correct and complete the
list No one shall vote whose name is
not on the list, unless he furnish the judges
his affidavit in writing that he is entitled
to vote, and prove the same by the oath
of a freeholder and registered voter
The Election Board shall not adjourn till
all the votes are counted out. All ballots
shall be on plain white paper.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1865-1872, 1867-03-29

Under the act of March Sd, 1867, the
following changes have been made in that
portion of the internal revenue laws pro-
viding for stamp duties:
All legal documents, such as writs. OF
other original process by which any suit
is commenced in any court of record, con-
LESSONS of judgment OF coquoirt, writs OF
other process, on appeals from justice S
courts, or other courts of record, and
warrants of distress are now exempt from
stamp duty.
No stamp is required on papers neces-
sary to be used for the collection from the
Governmental claims by soldiers or their
legal representatives, for pensions, back
pay, bounty, or for property lost in the
service.
All afidavits are exempt from stamp
duty.
No stamp, either for probate or wills, or
letters testamentory, or of administra-
ton, or on administrators or guardians
bond, is required when the -yalas-ef-the
estate and effects, real and PERSONAL does
not exceed one thousand dollars.
Canned fruits, vegetables, meats, fish
and shell fshare exempt from stamp duty.
These changes went into effect March /,
1867.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1865-1872, 1867-03-29

Mr.. Elftor,-No preventing providence,
next week will close one of the most pleas
ant and prosperous terms of my connec-
ton with the College. Our next term
will not open until Monday, 18th of
April, and it is hoped that all who think
ofentering will make their arrangements
to be in the first week. / hope to see the
school we'll filed, and would say to our
young men and ladies, come along, but
come 10 learn.
The Primary is proving quite asucccss.
They have large, we'll ventilated room,
and we can assure those who send their
children that they will be we'll cared for,
physically, intellectually and morally.
l am glad to say, in this connection,
that have secured the services of Miss
Stoddard, of Oxford, as Music Teacher.
Miss S. is pn experienced, first-class teach
err, and feel confident that hereafter this
department will offer superior advantages.
Respectfully, j. Il. MARTIN.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1865-1872, 1867-03-29
Proceedings Of the School Teachers
Association.

The Association met pursuant to notice,
in the basement of the Presbyterian
Church in Brookyile, on Saturday, March
20, 1867 A. b. Line in the chair.
The meeting was called TO order by the
President, aud N. V. johnson was elected
Secy pro tenn.
There was general interchange Of
opinions on the following subjects:
The best method Of conducting rccita-
tons in School Remarks on the same,
by N. v. johnson, A. d. Line and A.,
Wissel.
I'd. Proper incentives to study. Re-
marks by Abb. Line.
I'd. The best methods of teaching
Reading and Spelling. Remarks by Miss
Sarah +. Carmichael, NV. johnson and
A. b. Line.
4ih. The most successful manner -
advancing dull Pupils. Remarks by Miss
Sarah Il. Carmichael, Andrew Wissel, j..
X. Sites, A. b. Line and N v. Johnson.f
On motion, the Association adjourned
until the third Saturday in April at To-
o'clock A. M. A. b. LINE, Pres't..
n. V. JOHNSON Sec'y pro TEN.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1865-1872, 1867-03-29
World Mutual Life insurance Co.

Special fcaturos-Mutual Premiums
Lower than those Of a Majority of the
Life Insurance Companies in tho United
States; Non-participating Premiums Low
er than those charged by any Company In
the World Dividends Increase annually
after two years, with the age Of the Poll
cy; Losses Paid in Thirty Days after due
notice and proof of Death; Thirty Days
Grace allowed in the Payment of Premi-
ums. Paid up capital, 100000. nouse
Office, III Broadway, New York. Jerome
Murray, General Agent, No. % South
Meridian Street, indianapolis, Ind. Send
for circular, and then insure in this best
Of Companies.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1865-1872, 1867-03-29

The GALAXY FOR APRIL, 1867, con-
tains tho opening chapters of the new
story by Mrs. Edwards, the author of
"Archic Lowell" entitled 'Stevcn Law
renee, Yeoman''; also,,' Waiting for the
Verdict, Modern and Medieval Dinners,
Entered Into Rest, Packetarians, English
Scientific Societies, The Harley Patent,
Lawyers and Their Traits, At Peace,
Modern Poetry, Maurice Dc Gurin, Be-
douiu, Nebul@. ~ M
The price Of The Galaxy is S. year /;
30 cents a single number. 1t is published
twice month, and is really the cheapest
magazine in the country. Subscriptions
should be addressed to w. c. & +. p.
Church, No. 80 Park Row, New York.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1865-1872, 1867-03-29

perhaps he may afford you dissertation
on the beauties Of masonry. Ny friend
Gen. Wick has not l believe arrived at
the dignity. Of a grand master II has
been his misfortune to carry the hod.
However as no Is sometimes disposed 10
be merry, and indulge in fights Of levity
and wit at the expense Of his fellow candf-
dates, be perhaps may on this occasion
amuse you with dissertation on the cable
tow and the trcwel"
The lengthy extracts we have intro
duced in this article. preclude any further
remarks on our part. @. Il. O.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1865-1872, 1867-03-29
PLAYED Out.

The Supreme Court of Indiana has re-
Gently declared that mutual insurance COM
panies are not authorized by law to make
assessments to deiray expenses, or for 9TH
err purposes than to pay losses; and in
consequence Of the decision. several suits
commenced in the Dearborn Common
Pleas Court to euforce the collection assess
ments have been withdrawn. As mono of
the Indiana mutuals have collected a suf-
6cient percentage of premiums in cash to
pay salaries and expenses, holders of their
policies need have little fear of being
bothered with assessments in future, and we
may look for a speedy removal of these
unmitigated nuisances.- Aurora CONNER
cial.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1865-1872, 1867-03-29
Ohio and Indiana Claims.

Gov. Morton on Friday last succeeded
in pushing through the Senate his bill for
the adjustment Of war claims in India M
and Ohio. 1t provides for the appoint
ment of three nonresident commission
ers for each State, who shall receive. ex-
anime and audit all claims for organiza-
ton, equipment, clothing, subsistence and
pay, of the militia called into service in
those States during che war, and author
ICES payment Of the amounts awarded out
Of any moneys in the Treasury, not other
wise appropriated. The details of the bill
are almost identical with those of the bill
heretofore passed for the Missouri and
West Virginia claims.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1865-1872, 1867-03-29

THE LADY's FRIEND, FOR APRIL, 1867.
= There is something little out of the
usual way in the finely executed Steel En-
craving which leads off the April number
of this charming magazine. The Colored
Fashion Plate is, as usual, elegant and
refined. The other illustrations are of
Children's Fashions, Promenade Dress,
White CRANBERRY Gauze and Silk Dresses,
Marie Stuart Bonnet, Spring Paletot, &C.,
80. AS to the Literary contents, NO have
combinations of the attractive stories Of
"Orville College," by the author of 'East
Lynne" and SLOW A Woman Had Her
Way" by Elizabeth Prescott, with the
beginning of new story, mo Longer
Young" by Amanda NJ. Douglas, and
shorter stories and poetry by Florence
Percy, Dice Preston, Cora Leigh, &c. A
beautiful Steel Engraving, 2s inches long
by 20 inches wide, called "One Of Life's
Happy Hours will be sent gratis to every
single $3.50 subscriber, and to every
person sending q club. Price with en-
graving) $3.50 year. The American
and Lody's Friend will be sent to sub
scribers for 81 one year. Address Deacon
Il Peterson, 3l9 Walnut Street, Philadel-
phia.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1865-1872, 1867-03-29

lack Of good faith, 10: II be upon others.
am, very respectfully, your most
obedient servant. JAMES LoNosrREEr.
Gov. Brown tells the Georgians 10 ac-
cept the position and-act upon II, so that
the ballot will remain the hands Of nine
tenths Of the white men.
The Washington Chronicle says that
from all parts Of The South intelligence is
hourly received that the congressional plan
of reconstruction is sweeping oil opposition
before il. 1t Is accepted everywhere as
the last proifer Of the conquerors. The
Virginia Legislature has decided by an
overwhelming majority to "acccpt the
situation fully, frankly aud with alacrity."
North Carolina, Alabama and Louisiana
will follow. The effect Of these examples
cannot be opposed, and In short time
the mighty work will DO energotically and
sincerely commenced.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1865-1872, 1867-03-29

The Richmond Palladium learns that
petitions will be presented to the next
General Conference TO divide this State
into three ipstead Of four Conferences as
at present. The counties Of Sullivan,
Green, Monroe, Brown, Bartholomew, De-
catur, franklin, and all south Of them, is
to constitute the Southern Indiana Con-
ference. Tie counties Of Warren, Tippe-
canoe, Carroll, Howard, Grant, Blackford |,
Jay, and all north of them, to constitute
the Northern Conference. All between
to form the Central Conference. In popu-
lation this would make the districts about
evenly divided. Another proposition to
accomplish the same object is to make Eve
Conferences, one iu each corner Of the
State, and fifth formed by central belt
running cast aud west, and embracing
about one-ffth Of the State,
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1865-1872, 1867-03-29
49, For me America n
LETTER FROM HARRISON.
HARRISON, o., March 25, 1867


Friend american, Since my last COM
munication, l havelhe pleasure of stating
that a very gracious revival of religion
has occurred in our town. The Rev., Mr..
Golliday, of the Presbyterian Church,
assisted by Rev. Mr.. Patterson, of Scipio,
Ind. have been holding series of meet
ings, and on last Sabbath twenty-six were
received as members of said church. The
meetings are still in progress, and this
morning daily union prayer meeting
was opened under very favorable auspices
at the class and prayer meeting rooms Of
the M. L. Church, and. We are sincerely
hoping for gracious outpouring of the
Holy Spirit and general revival of the
work Of God in our midst. The favor
able indications for such hope are found
ed on tho facts that more cordial union
between the members of the orthodox
churches, to labor for this result, is mani
tested, and sdeep interest in the minds
and hearts of the people generally. is evil
denced by the numbers in attendance,
and their close and earnest attention to
the truths presented. May our Heavenly
Father speed the good work!
The ill-natured observation is frequent
ly heard, and it may be, in some in.
stances, with truth, that the poor, and
those exerting but little influence, are oft
en- turned out or dismissed from societies
and churches, for derelictions of duties
or offens es ignored or overlooked in those
of wealthy or prominent members. |
have been led to this train of thought,
by an incident mentioned in a previous
letter-the dismission of member for
marrying a woman who has living hus-
band, from whom she was not divorced.
The injured feelings of the friends of the
excised parties have been called into ac-
ton, and they whisper that in perfectly
parallel case, not only promincnt mem
Der Of the same communion, but the prom
inent man has been retained, and no fol-
lower dare wag his tongue; indeed, one
irritable individual declared he could not
be turned out without involving the dan
ger of crash, as he was the cornerstone
of the concern.
Some months since, young man by
the name Of Hayes, near Harrison juno
ton, lost an arm from gun-shot wound,
carelessly inflicted by himself. A short
time since brother of his shot his own
big toe off. He seemed to be progressing
to a favorable result under the jucicious
treatment of his surgeon, but we learn that
frisnlg supervened and caused his death,
which occurred at o'clock A. n. last
Sunday morning.
As the first Monday of April approaches,
the political cauldrons are set to seething
and rumbling, but not to any alarming
extent. On the Indiana side of the line,
there is but little trouble all that is nee
ossary there, is to wait patiently until tho
man who tells the ''unwashed and unterri
fed" who to vote for, comes around, and
l suppose he made his visit last week.
On the Ohio side, that portion of the two
hundred thousand Giving in the town
ship that was to follow the dancing plume
and prancing steed Of Geo. L. Pugh to
the North to escort their chief, "who was
watching and waiting over the border to
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1865-1872, 1867-03-29
Township Democratic Nominees.

NhiIcoMb, IND, mafch ~, iooi.
Mr.. American, AS you live in Brook !.
Vile Township. and take the Democrat, as
| do, you know that Il. Il. A. Jetcr re-
ceivcd the what is called democratic
nomination for Township Trustee" Well,
Alex is what we call a clever fellow but
what does he want with that Office? lie
has good large bottom farm, but his
neighbors say he does not like to work.
II has often been said that the Trustee
should live in Drookville. Although Je-
ter lives two or three. miles from town,
that need be no objection, as he is most
always on hand, and if elected l will vol
unteer this information to those who want
the Trustee-just look for an old white
horse hitched along the street with an
open buggy behind him then Alex is in
town; now to find the man, go to the
billiard saloon first, and If you do not find
him there, just stand around he will
soon make bis jolly couutenance visible.
l know the people of Dist. No. have
enough, of John Wilson as their Super
visor, but he succeeded in getting on the
same ticket with Jeter, and / am informed
that he expended some two thousand dol
lars on your roads, but have. heard good
judges say they cannot see where $500
have been expended, and | think your
District should select man who has been
raised in the country and knows how to
work the roads, and not one raised in a
city as John Wilson was. Extra"
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1865-1872, 1867-03-29
The Last Veto Vetoed.

The President, on Saturday last, sent
in his veto Of the Supplementary Recon-
strrction Bill. and, as usual. the bill was
promptly passed by both Houses over his
veto. The President has probably learn
cd By this time that his vetoes are not Of
much consequence, as far rs defeat of the
peoples win through their representatives
Il concerned.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1865-1872, 1867-03-29
Whisky Seizure.

Colonel Williams, United States Col
lector for the Eighth District, in Lafay-
cite on Monday Lst made seizure Of four
barrels OF whisky, sold by Schwab, Nc
Quaidc & Smith, of Chicago. The seizure
was made under the amended revenue
law, which provides that any distilled
spirits sold or offered for sale at price
less than the Government tax, two dollars
per gallon, shall be forfeited to the United
States.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1865-1872, 1867-03-29
A Gaming.

Our former townsman, Prof. w. r.
Goodwin, now Of Bloomington, ILL.,, was
caned on the 2lst by the students of the
Illinois Wesleyan University, with which
he is connected. Prof Powell was treat
cd in the same way at the same time.
Each one of them received beautiful
gold-headed cane with an appropriate in
scription. The surprise was complete,
and the occasion was one Of great interest.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1865-1872, 1867-03-29
Liquor Licenses.

The Journal is informed that the city
authorities Of Shclbyvillc have put up the
price Of licenses in that city to six hundred
dollars. .rhis slight increase in fees has
had the effect to reduce the number of sa-
looms to Eve, and, as result, tie police
forcc has been diminished.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1865-1872, 1867-03-29
The Interest Law.

On our first page we publish the Inter
est Law. The law permits ten per cent.
interest upon special contract between
parties, which. in effect, makes that the
legal rate of interest generally, while,
when no rate is agreed upon, only six per
cent cen be collected, as under existing
statutes. The ten per cent. interest, un-
der this act, can be taken in advance,
which makes the rate really more than
that named.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1865-1872, 1867-03-29
The aHoss."

The following composition on the
"IToss." says the New Albany Ledger, was
read at o school examination out in
Lawrence Couaty:
''The horse is noble animal, hence he
can trot, run, pace-somc horses are black,
gray, also some are white--some horses
ears are'longer than some horses ears
hence there are some bobtail horses-hence
they can pull cart, wagon, buggy"
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1865-1872, 1867-03-29

PETEnsoN's MAGAZINE FOR APRIL is
on our table, containing the usual varie-
ty- fine engravings, colored fashion
plate, numerous other illustrated fashions,
noveIettes, poetry, &C., &c. .fhe circula-
ton Of this magazine is now equal to the
united circulation of all the other ladies'
magazines of similar character in the
United States. What better proof could
be had of its superior merit?
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1865-1872, 1867-03-29
A Popular Error.

A great many persons think that when
a husband and wife are divorced the wo-
man takes her maiden name again. This
is mistake. In this State, aud in most,
if not all the other States of the Union,
the divorced wife retains the name Of her
husband, unless at the time the divorce
is granted, or at some subsequent time,
she petitions the Court to have her former
name restored to her.-[Telegram.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1865-1872, 1867-03-29

the proud States Capital, "but who
didn't" have heretofore controlled things
here as thcy would but Of their power
to continue to do so. there Is much doubt,
IL tho Union voters would contest the
matter with them. having reduced a pre-
viously large majority to seventeen.
Perry NJ oNrRosE.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1865-1872, 1867-03-29
IIlnssa of Goxsrnor Wriaht.

We regret to learn that intelligence re-
ceivcd at Washington from Berlin con-
firms previous accounts Of the critical con-
dition Of Ex Governor JOSEPH A. WRIGHT
and leaves little ground of hope that he
viii recover. His disease is dropsy in the
chest, and has thus far bafiled all the efforts
Of his physicians to stay its fatal pro-
Journal.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1865-1872, 1867-03-29

DEMoREsT's YOUNG ANERIcA.-This
superior little Magazine for April is re-
ceived. 1t is both instructive and anus
ing to boys and girls, and gotten up in
the best style Of the art, with numerous
engraviugs. Price $3.50 per year. Ad-
dress w. Jennings Demorest, 473 Broad
way, N. Y.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1865-1872, 1867-03-29
Township Election.

Next Monday is the time for our Tswn.
ship election. Mr.. John Dietz, IL will be
rememb ered. is an independent candidate
for Trustee Of Brookville Township
good man for the Office, and tho man to
vote for. Let him be elected.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1865-1872, 1867-03-29

Our thanks are due Hon. Geo. w. Ju-
Ian Cor copy Of his recent speech on
Reconstruction, and other documentary
fayors.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1865-1872, 1867-03-29

GOVERNOR BAKER has reappointed DR..
Hanneman and l.. b. Wilson as State
Military Claim Agents at Indianapolis and
Washington, under the concurrent resolu-
ton Of the late General Assembly contin-
uing the agencies. Soldiers can therefore
send on their military claims as heretofore
and they will be attended to free Of cost
Journal.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1865-1872, 1867-03-29
Summer Campaign.

The Republican members of Congress
are taking active steps for general cam
paign throughout the country, and es-
pecially in the Southern States, during
the coming Summer and Fall.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1865-1872, 1867-03-29
-BROoKvILLE-


All letters, communications, Sc., writ
ten fer the Ap,erican, should hereafter be
directed to the undersigned, who has tn
ken entire charge Of the Editorial Depart
ment. G, II. BINGHAM.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1865-1872, 1867-03-29
Kiscr's SUeeCh.

We have been favored with a copy Of
Kiser's speech on the Legislative Appro-
priaiion bill, which will appear next week.