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Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1865-1872, 1867-06-21
TERMS OF ERrisrNo
The Beauty Of fAmerIcan Women.

The superior beauty Of his countrywo-
men is one of the facts that sn A American,
travelling In Europe, recognizes with pride.
The writer OF this was in Rome last year,
and wherever he saw new face thsf
was pretty he was almost invariably told
that it was the face of an American.
What was true Of Rome, was true of Ma.
Piles, Florence, Milan, Venice, Vieuna,
Berlin, Paris. aud London. There II
something moro refined, prehsps high bred
would be even better term, in our couB-
trywomen than in any woman Of the world.
The Roman princesses, almost without an
exception, are positively ugly Even the
boasted English female aristocracy do not
come up TO their reputation for beauty.
More lovely women are 10 be seen ut tho
opera, in either Philadelphia, New York.
or Boston, than at tho Haymarket or Gov.
ent Garden, in London. We think this
superiority, on the part of our country.
women, is to be explained by their su.
perior intellect. In the Uuited States
woman has larger development Of brain,
and liner nervous organization than else.
where. Part Of this is the result Of our
institutions, part may come from climate.
But the fact is indisputable. Hence that
high-bred look Of which we have spoken.
Everywhere here, one sees faces that have
more marks Of ancestral culture than any,
except the very best faces abroad.
Heretofore the physical health Of our
women has been neglected: at least this
was the case generally for the first half Of
the present century. The mind was cult.
waited, not, indeed, to much, bat cultivated
at the expense of the body. The conse-
quencc was dyspepsia. which finally be-
came hereditary. With dyspepsia followed
excessive nervousness, debility, fat chests,
consumption, hollow cheeks, bad figures,
aud that skim.milk complexion, which
one invariably associates with the old, and
exploded notion Of "blue. stocking" OF
"school- -marm." But the evil, at last,
cured itself The necessity of physical
exercise for girls, as we'll as for boys, aud
the folly of taxing the brain with excess
i've lessons at school, became SO apparent,
that now, for nearly the whole of a genera
ton, the vitality aud health of American
women have bcvn steadily improving
Peterson's Magazine.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1865-1872, 1867-06-21
From the New Orleans Republican, Juno 5th.
NEW ORLEANS, May 16.

From the New Orleans Republican, Juno 5lh.
NEW ORLEANS, May lG.
General James Longstreef:
GENERAL:-In your admirable lettor oI
the 9th ultimo you remark that tour efforts
at reconstruction will be vain and useless
unless we embark in the enterprise with
the sincerity of purpose which will com
mand success
The spirit which inspires the above
paragraph, together with the fact that
thousands Of brave soldiers are still ready
to follow their leader wherever he may see
it to call them, has emboldcncd inc to ex.
tend to you an invitation to attend mass
meeting in Lafayette square tomorrow
evening, at which the Hon. Henry Wilson
a distinguished leader ia the Republican
party. will address the citizens of New
Orleans.
AS soldiers, we wero opposed to each
other during the late war; but as citizens
may We not wisely unite in efforts to re-.
store Louisiana to her former position in
the Union through the party now in pow
or, and which in all probability will retain
power for many years to come? If you
accept, shall be glad to hear your views
on the condition OF public affairs.
Respectfully yours, etc.,
JonN Nj. q. PARKER.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1865-1872, 1867-06-21

sought alliance with the Democratic. part,
merely because il was opposed to the Re
publican party. But as far us | can judg,
there is nothing tangible about it. except
the issues that were staked upon the wal
and there lost. Finding nothing to take
hold Of except prejudice, which cannot bs
worked into good for any one, il is proper
and right that should seek some stand
point from which good may be done.
If appreciate the principles Of the
Democratic party, its prominent features
oppose the enfranchisement of the colored
man, and deny the right to legisate upon
the subject of suffrage except by the States
individually. These two features have a
tendency to exclude Southern men from
that party; for the colored man is already
enfranchised here, and we cannot seek
alliance with party that would restrict
his rights. Tho exclusive right Of the
States to legislato upon suffrage will make
the cnfranchisement Of the blacks, whcth-
CIR for better or for worse, a fixture amongst
US. II appears, therefore, that those who
cry loudcsi against this new order Of things
as public calamity are those whose rrin-
ciplcs would fix il upon us without rem
edy. Hence it becomes us to insist that
suffrage should be extended in all Of the
States, and fully tested. The people Of the
North should adopt what they have forced
upon us; and il it be proved to be mis-.
take, they should remove it by the remedy
under republican principles Of uniform
laws upon suffrage.
II every man in the country will meet
the crisis with proper appreciation OF our
condition, and come fairly up to his re-
sponsibilities, on tomorrow the sun will
smile upon happy people, our fields will
again begin to yield their increase our
railroads and rivers will teen with abun-
dant commerce, our towns and cities will
resound with tumult of trade, and we
shall be invigorated by the blessings Of
Almighty God.
| am, sir, very respectfully,
Your most obediont servant,
JAMES LoNGsTREET.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1865-1872, 1867-06-21
WHOLE NO. 2se.

We think there can be no doubt as to where
the choice of the people Of Indiana will
full. Governor M orton is the representa-.
tive man of our State aud is 80 every.
where acknowledged. His reputation for
executive ability, while Governor of our
State, became national. We think Indiana
can present no candidate for the Presi-
dental nomination Of the Union party,
who will unite so great home popularity
with such extensive national renown, AMI
to whose support the Northwest will more
checrfully rally.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1865-1872, 1867-06-21
For the New Orleans Sunday Times.
The Proposition.

He asked me IL I'd have him,
And pl imply told him sol
lie wanted why's and wherefores,
But wOuldn't please him SO.
A woman neodn't--nced shey--
Distress herself for lifo
Because some anxious follow
Should chance TO want wife?
IL said was too flppant
For woman of my kind;
That be wasn't fond of magpics,
And he liked an austere mind.
! faid he needn't tell Il.
For needed not-not IL
What sort an austere mind was,
But loved an oyster piel
Ho laughod--then frowned upon me,
AND said was TO curt
That wit was moro than smartness-
was just u mite too peril
1 said It was his dullness--
That my wit he could not soc;
But bet I'd make him smart, II
He should ever marry mel
lie said ia better take HIN,
Or I'D miss some other mau,
And then ia like TO get him,
"Thon catch me if you oanl"
said no needn't fear II;
There was many better match
To light bridal candle
When had one TO "catch."
Ho said I'd better marry
Lifc was not always Mayl
And | wasn't growing younger
And prettior every day;
Bat woman ought not-ought she?--
To wed lio for life
Because "the right ones" missing,
Or she cannot be his wifcg
MARY WALsINaHAM.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1865-1872, 1867-06-21
Prisons

A new London volume gives some Curl
Gus details respecting tho various toxical
substances employed by murderers from
1851 to 1862. Arsenic was used in 232
instances, phosphorous scrapcd of of luci-
fer matches in 10, sulphate of copper in
n, verdigris in 80, sulphuric acid in 30,
cantharides in %, opium in @, and hclle'
bore in 6. Eighteen other substances arc
only represented by Insignificant figures.
In ono very remarkable case foxgloye was
the agent employed.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1865-1872, 1867-06-21
Universal Equality.

There is but one way Of securing uni
yersal equality in man, and that is to re-
gard every honest employment as honora-
bic; aud then for every man to learn, in
whatsoever state he may be, Herewith to
be content, to fulfill with strict fidelity
the duties Of his station, and to make every
condition post of honor.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1865-1872, 1867-06-21
Major General D. Il. SIcKLEs.
j. w. CLAUS, A. A. A. G..

The following is said to be copy of a
letter sent by u member Of the profession
to a person who was indebted to one of his
clients: "Sir, am desired to apply to
you for the sum Of twenty dollars. due to
my client, Mr.. Jones. If you send me
tho money by this day week, you will
oblge mo-if not shall oblige you.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1865-1872, 1867-06-21
Anecdotes Of President Lincoln.

Mr.. Carpenter continues his reminis-
cences Of Mr. Lincoln and tells the follow
ing anecdotes:
"PLowING AROUND.
The enlistment of negroes in the East
ern Department Of the army commenced
under General Schenck's command, in
Maryland, and contemplated at the first
enlistment only Of the free blacks. Much
trouble was occasioned. however, from the
fact that it was often impossible to tell
whether the "recruts" presenting them
selves were free or not; masters frequent
ly coming forward and claiming parties
who had enlisted. General Schenck at
length went to Washington to ascertain
what policy the Administration proposed
to pursue in the matter. lie stated his
case to the President, explaining his diff.
ficulties, and asked for instructions. Mr..
Lincoln replied that he had no special in.
structions to give; the condition Of things
at that juncture was such that it seemed
best to have no definite policy on the sub
ject. Commanders of the departments
must act according to their best judgment.
You see, Schenck," continued Mr.. Lin
coin, 1--WE are like an old acquaintance of
mine who settled on n piece of "gaiied"
prairie. Ii was terrible rough place to
clear up; but after while he got a few
things growing-here and there patch
of corn, u few hills of beans, aud so on.
One day a stranger stopped TO look at his
place, and wanted to know how he managed
to cultivate so rough a spot "Well, was
the reply, "some Of it is pretty tough.
The smaller stumps | can generally root
out or burn out; but now aud then there
is an old settler that bothers me, and there
is no other way but to plow around it,"
"Now, Schenck," Mr.. Lincoln continued,
cat such time as this, troublesome cases are
constantly coming up, aud the only way
to get along at all is to plow around
them.'
ABLAcK MANS NOTE.
Mr.. Huntigton, cashier of the First Ma.
tional Bank Of Washington, meeting an
old friend of Mr.. Lincoln's one morning
remarked, "That President of yours is the
Oldest man alive. Why, he indorses notes
for niggersl' 1t seems that some time
before, colored man finding himself in
danger of losing his house for want of $3.50
went to Mr.. Lincoln and told his story.
The result was that the man made two
months note, and Mr.. Lincoln indorsed
it. The note was discounted by some
one. and found its way into Huntingtons
bank for collection. Upon its maturity,
...h.s colored man failed to respond. Instead
of serving the customary notice of protest
upon the indorser, the cashier took the
note in person to Mr.. Lincoln, who at
once offered to pay it. Mr.. Huntington
said "Mr President, you have tried to
help fellow mortal along. L am not
willing that you should suffer this entire
loss; we will divide II between US. And
the affair was thus settled.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1865-1872, 1867-06-21
Letter From Gen. Longstreet.

lie Uaies cah the Republican Party ia
he Great Work Of Reconsiruction-
az Favor Of Negro Suffrage North ana
Somh-7he Principles Of he Democratic
Party Died loith Me Surrender of Gen
erai Lee-Repu6lican Principles MC
Lac of The Land.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1865-1872, 1867-06-21

What is the difference between pound
of meat aud drummer boy? One weighs
a pound and the other pounds away.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1865-1872, 1867-06-21

A child thus defines gossip:-"It's when
nobody don't do nothing, and somebody
goes and tells Of it,"
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1865-1872, 1867-06-21

You needn't have such reverence for
truth as always to stand at an awful dis
tance from it.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1865-1872, 1867-06-21

Why was job SO thoroughly boiled?
Ans.-Because his wife kept him in hot
water.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1865-1872, 1867-06-21

What part of book is most like fish,
Ans. The fnis.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1865-1872, 1867-06-21

Why is shirt front like a bridge?
Ans Because it looks best st.archcd.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1865-1872, 1867-06-21

lie who has good health is a rich man
and rarely knows it.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1865-1872, 1867-06-21

No matter how long you have been mar.
ried, never neglect to court your wife.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1865-1872, 1867-06-21
wsskiy Jpaiapa ANsricaD
PuBLrsnrD EVERY FRIDAY M
G. II. BINGHAM, Proprietor.
once IN the National Bank Building,
(tAisd aory.)
TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTIONS,

1880 PER YEAR, IN ADVANCE.
$500 II NOT PAID IN ADVANCE
No postage on papers delivered within this
County.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1865-1872, 1867-06-21
EDUCATIONAL.

Another Of Mr.. Cordier's inovations
upon the barbarisms of the past, is the es-
tablishment Of school for the purpose of
learning all the convicts 10 read and write.
Saturday and Sunday afternoons are de-
voted to this philanthropic object, aud hc
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1865-1872, 1867-06-21

MIR. Carpenter continues his reminis-
cences Of Mr. Lincoln and tells the follow
ing anecdotes:
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1867-04-04
JErFERsoNvILLn, o. March 81.

"A correspondent of the Indian
apolis journal describes a frightful
tragedy which ne says occurred near
Peru, Indiana, a few days since. A
man sold his farm for $14,000, and
went to Peru to deposit his money.
He did not reach his destination
until the banks were closed, and so
stopped at hotel until the next
morning. He woke in the night
with a strong presentiment that
something had gone wrong with his
family, and was with difficulty per
suaded to return to bed by two of
his neighbors who occupied the
same room. In the course of half
an hour he again woke, and persist
ed in going home. His friends ac-
companied him. On reaching his
house he found the doors locked
and heard a noise within. Looking
through a window he saw his wife
and his four children murdered.
The perpetrators of the bloody
deed were still in the house ran
every corner and receptacle
for booty. The farmer and his
forced an entrance, and at
tackled the murderous freebooters,
four in number, shot three of them
dead, and severely wounded the
fourth. On being washed and
stripped of disguise, the wounded
man proved to be no other than the
purchaser of the m.-Cia. Gaz.
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1867-04-04
Medical Notice.

DR.. E. CONE may be consulted at the
following times and places:
In Washington, ut the Kirk House, or
Tuesdays, after the express train arrives
going West until the train goes west or
Wednesday, Sep. a. Oct. 8; Nov. I3; Dec
IS; Jan. 90 Feb. 26; April 2; May IL
June IL.
DR.. CONE cures hi forms of Chronic
Diseases, as Dyspepsia in all its various va
rieties; all diseases of the Lungs and All
Passages, as Laryngitis, Bronchitis and
Consumption; all diseases of the Kidney
Liver, Pancreas, and the Glands generally
all diseases of the Heart, Blood and Blood
Vessels; all diseases of the Brain and
Nerves, as Epilepsy, Chorea, or St. Vitus
Dance, Neuralgia, Palsey, and general ner-
vous innutrition; all diseases Of Females,
enlarged Tonsils, and all forms Of Serofu.
la, as also all diseases Of the Eye and Ear,
and all other Chronic Diseases.
GB- No charge for consultation, but cash
Cor unedicinea
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1867-04-04
ICommunicated.l !

Ed. HERALD D:-I see by com
munication in your last issue that
DR.. Jones is still trying to force
his contracted and selfish views up
on the public, on the turnpike ques-
ton. He presumes to say that "the
people wont stand it," IL tue peo-
Pile themselves persist in the deter
mination to build roads. BY what
authority does he assume to speak
for the people? He gives his sane
ton to all the proceedings Of the
Board Of Commissioners, signs the
minutes Of their meetings without
protest, originates plans for assess
ing the tax; and then in long and
foolish article, labors to prove that
his own plan, one which he origina-
ted himself, is not equitable. Oh!
what a humbug Doctor, hadn't
you better quit? Don't you think
you are a failure? You have GER
tainly mistaken your calling. Don't
you think you had better have your
Uranium Phrenologically examined
to determine what you were really
intended for? You surely was
never cut out for a public officer;
your coat tail is too near the ground. |
Now, seriously, Doctor, don't
you wish you hadn't? I see that
your own citizens-men who urged
your election, have become thor
oughly disgusted with your bluster-
ing impudence and glaring treach-
cry. I think the people will get
along with their own business with
out consulting any of your foolish,
whimsical, selfish opinions on their
business.
In your comments on a stric;
of the law in all official
lction, how would it do to examine
and critically, the order
which you issued to Col. johnson,
County Treasurer, at the March
session. How would you like to
see that order in print, with the ia
niliar "W. H. j." signed to it.
Now, really, Doctor, d0@tyou wish {
you hadn't9 t
Please consider the advice here
given, for one week, when you
nay hear from me again.
Yours,
JTTSTJNE
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1867-04-04
ADMINISTRATORS
SALE OF REAL ESTATE

TN PURSUANCE ofan order granted by
l. the Probate Court of Fayette County,
Ohio, l will offer at public sale, between
the hours of 10 o'clock A. NJ. and 4 O'Clock
P. M. on Saturday, the 9th day of April,
A. D. 1867, on the premises, the following
real estate, belonging to the estate Of VIM.
P. James, decd, situate in Jefferson town.
ship, Fayette County, Ohio, bounded and
described as follows, to-wit:
Beginning at stone, corner to G. W.
James; thence E 1890 p. to stake also cor.
nerto said James; thence N 1882 p., cross
ing the creek to q stone in the center of the
Washington and Jacksonville road and
proposed turnpike; thence West O.2Jpoles
to a stake; thence south . east 1882
poles, crossing the creek, to the beginning,
containing IA acres and SO poles, part of
a survey made in the name OF E. Duff, No,
of entry 1871.
Terms of Sale-One-half of the purchase
money to be paid down; the balance in six
months, with interest on deferred payments
Appraised at $l096
j. B. DREAMER, Admir-
of the estate of VIM p. James, deceased.
March Goth, l667.-l8*4 prf 81 90
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1867-04-04
Dr. fuckers Visits
For Nine Months.

DR. TUCKER has visited this County
- About nine years, treating all forms
of CHRONIC DISEASE with the most crafty.
ing success. Every one who has auy diff
ficulty or lingering disease should not fail
to see DR.. Tucker. 1t is unnecessary to
give list of all affection called CHRONIC
Those who are sick know it and should
call at once.
WASHINGTON, October 5th, 9Th, 7th and
9Th till noon November, 10th, I7th, 18th
and 18th till noon. January 10Th, Goth,
2lst and 22d till noon. March Cd, 4th &
5th till noon. May 4th, 5th, 9Th and 7th
till noon. June Nth, 18th and 18th till
noon, 1867.
Among the diseases treated as n special
ty are Consumption, Bronchitis, Sore
Throat, Liver.comp plant, Dyspepsia, Drop
sey, Rheumatism, Neuralgia, Scrofula,
Epilepsy. All diseases of the Skin, Blood
and Kidneys. For FEMALE DISEASES, my
remedies are unsurpassed.
Please call for DR.. fuckers paper at
your Post Ofice.-It is sent free to all,
Sept. 9Th, 1866. Al.
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1867-04-04
BAY ABDALLAE4!

-FOUR Years old, by R. A, Alexander''
l. fine Trotting Stallion, NORMAN, will
serve limited number of mares the ensu'
ing season, commencing on the lst day Of
April and ending the lst day of July, at
Washington, in Snydcr's grove, at
Ten Dollars the Season,
with the same privilege l give Gray Dio.
mede, and upon the same condition.
An experienced, attentive Groom will
attend both Horses, but no accountability
for accidents should any happen
For size, color, muscle and utility l will
show with any four year old horse IN this
or either of the adjoining counties.
it is unnecessary for me to publish q
lengthy Pedigree Of these horses, as R. A.
Alexander, of Woodford county, Kentucky.
has no equal in the United States, as far as
fine horses in concerned.
ANDERSON DEWITT.
Washington c. H., March %, 1867 ,-3m.
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1867-04-04

The Corporation election held
on Monday resulted in the election
of the following gentlemen:
Mayor. W. Heagler, reelected.
Marshall tic between Charles
Dufreo and George Bryan. Proba-
bly, the new Council will appoint a
Marshal.
Recorder-Col. A. C. Johnson.
Councilmen-H. B, Maynard, A..
NJ. Stimson, John McMasters,
Curran Millikan, Allen Heagler
Treasurer-Wm. Robinson.
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1867-04-04
Job Printing.

Having just added to the Job
printing department of the HERALr
office, a lot of new styles of type
and first class power press, we are
prepared to execute, all kinds ofjoh
printing, in BETTER STYLE and on
SHORTER NOTICE than any other
office in Fayette County. Terms
reasonable.
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1867-04-04

We are requested to say that
The young ladies of this village will
entertain the M. E. Social Circle at
the old Church tomorrow evening.
OF course the young ladies will be
complimented by the presence of a
host of admirers.