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Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1865-1872, 1867-05-17
Save us from our Friends.

In speech delivered by Provisiona
Governor Orr, Of South Carolina Mt Char
lesion not long since, he took occasion
while declaring his opinion upon the Re
construction bill TO expre-s his contempt
for the Democratic party Of the North
which he accused of being the chief cause
of all the troubles Of the South. In allu.
ding to the idea that the South would fall
again into the bosom Of that party. to which
he himself was once proudly attached, hs
asked to be allowedto express some dissent
to the suggestion. lie was not willing e
agree to any such iniimation. lie had q
series Of very serious charges 10 make
against that party and its leaders. lie
said:
1--WE have accounts to -settle with that
party, gentlemen, teiosS4 hr least, viii
consent to affiliate with il. Many of you
will remember that when the war first
commenced, great hopes and expectations
were held out by our friends In the North
and West, that there would be no war, and
that If il CONNIE aced il would be north ol
Mason and Dixon's line, and not in the
South. You know that fnith was pledged
and will now state that If that faith had
been properly carried out, there is NO
probability that any State but South
Carolina would have seeded from the Fed
eral Union. Again, during the pendency
of the Constitutional Amendment, every
Northern newspaper, and almost every
Democrat in the country, urged upon the
South to reject its provisions. II was re-
jected. A few weeks only elapsed, and yet
We find that on the passage Of this Sher-
man bill, our Democratic friends, acting
in conjunction with old Thad. Stephens,
were instrumental in incorporating on that
bill its most odious features. 1t went back
TO the Senate, was finally adopted, and
every one of the Democratic newspapers
all over the North, so far as am informed
have como out and urged the Southern
people to accept the bill. | say to you,
therefore, that in my judgment it is time
for US TO seek new friends and a new alli-
ance."
No doubt Governor Orr tells exactly
the truth in these utterances. But the
difficulty is, that with all the experience
that the South has had, of the treachery
of the Democratic politicians, it is always
willing to listen TO fresh suggestions from
them.
The Democratic party led the South in
10 the Rebellion, and then left it in the
lurch. The Democratic party encouraged
the South while the Rebellion lasted, to
continue it, aud thereby led to prolonga-
ton of the struggle, and the complete ex.
hausiion of that section when the war
ended. The Democratic party encouraged
the Southern States TO reject the Constit-
nlional Amendments, thcteby leading to
the Reconstruction bill, Which, in compar-
ison to the former measure, is as aquafortis
to milk. Now, the Democratic party, up.
on the immaterial victory in Connecticut,
is encouraging the South to oppose the
Reconstruction bill-which policy if per-
severed in will lead to confiscation act.
Well may Governor Orr exelaim, as he
does in effect, Save US from our friends"
L 7erre Haute Erpress.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1865-1872, 1867-05-17
Newspaper Laws.

Postmasters are required to give notice
by letter, when subscriber does not take
his paper from the Office, aud give the
reasons for its not being taken. Neglect
ing to do so makes the postmaster respon.
sible TO the publisher for the payment.
Any person who takes paper regular
" from the post Office. whether he has
subscribed or not, is responsible for the
subscription.
A person ordering his paper discontin
ued must pay all arrearages, or the pub.
Usher may continue to send it until pay
ment is made, aud collect the whole
amount, whether it is taken from the of.
fee or not.
The courts have decided that refusing
to take newspapers and periodicals from
the post Office, or removing aud leaving
them uncaled for, is prima facie evidence
of in. ational fraud.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1865-1872, 1867-05-17
An Euergs'I; EIeotloOeerer.

n atorJ - EcfuX 4p1ut tue Lo0t0n
clubs Of "A candidate for a vacant seat in
Parliament. lie was walking through the
streets Of the borough with bis attorney
when neutral voter was pointed out.
The legal adviser said that the caadidate
had better tackle the voter at once. "What
is his profession?' said the candidate. II
am not sure was the reply, "but rather
think that he is trunk maker "lIow
do you do--how do you do, my dear sir?'
says the candidate. allow very fortunate
that have made your acquaintance. Mrs.
X. has been travelling about good deal
lately, aud has worn out her trunk. Plesse
make me the very best trunk that you
possibly can" IL am much flattered by
your commands" said the voter, "but am
not a trunk maker" 20 yes, you are"
says the candidate. "No. indeed am not
says the voter. "Then pray what are
your says the candidate. If you please
sir, am a coffin maker" 30, that will
do justas we'll, said Mr.. X, the candidate.
"Please, make me coffin, the very best
you possibly can" The voter said,
"Please, sir, you are joking; now | don't
like that" Mr. ", in reply, "Neyer was
more serious in my life" We'll says tue
voter. "all is fair in the way of business.
But be good enough TO give me written
order" "By all manner Of means,' said
X, who at once gave him written order.
About a week after hearse with plumes
and feathers drew up at a comfortable
family mansion in one Of the London
parks, and out came coffin. The servants
were Mortified, aud declined to take the
dark object indoors. The undertaken was
inexorablc. Mr.. X. was at dinner; aud
being interrogated by his servants, desired
the coffin to be brought into the house.
But where shall we put III" said Mrs Y.
"Under the bed, said Mr.. Y. To this
Mrs. X. decidedly objected. Soon all the
servants came and began to insinuate symp-
toms of giving warming. They could not
think Of abiding in house with coffin.
Mr.. X. then ordered it to be taken to his
chambers in the Temple. On one Of his
friends asking him what he had done
with his coffin, he admitted that he put
whole set Of voluminous law reports in it,
The said candidate is likely to hear more
of this when he gets among his newly form
ing acquaintance in the borough.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1865-1872, 1867-05-17

IT," said the conductor. ut seems the
young lady believes in love at drst sight,
also
"Wal," said Lemuel, disconsolately,
s'the moneys gone; and II she's got II,
I'll never believe In nobody agin. | wish
l was to home with marm-I don't feel
we'll. l won't 90 10 Bosting. I'll go
back in tho next kears that Ia going that
wayl Conductor, jest you hold up min
nit while git OUT
Lemuel was informed that he could
alight at the next station, two miles ahead;
and be accordingly did so. The return
train came along in few moments, aud
by noon our hero was safely landed in
Meadville again.
Tie made his way to his fathers house
with tagging steps, and detected air gen.
orally.
Mrs. Drayton was feeding the chick.
ems in the front-yard, when she saw him
coming. She droppedthe dough. dish aud
spoon, and fed to the house in the widest
alarm.
"Hc's killed. she cried, pitching head
first into the arms Of her husband; "he's
killed, and I've seen his ghost It's n
coming up the road, with them same gray
kersey on that | spun and wove my
self, and the red vesl<it that Miss Grant
made, and the gun aud baled basket, and
all jest as he went away Oh, Lemmyl
Lemmy!" aud Mrs. Drayton seized the
dish-cloth under the impression that IL
was a handkerchief, and wiped the tears
from her eyes.
just then Lemuel entered.
"Oh, good gracious marseyl he's comel'
cried the nervous old lady, and immedi-
ately she dived under the bed, and peeped
out from a hole in the coyerlid.
"Lem, what are you back for?" asked
Mr.. Drayton.
"I'ye seen enuff of the world Consarn
Bostingl and consarn the whole world
intirely I've had my pocket picked, and
| don't keer nothing about nothingl"
"Your pocket pickedl'' exclaimed Mrs.
Drayton, triumphautly. 81 said sol l
knowed you would 1t was beat into me. :"
Lemuel threw his hat down on the ia
bic, aud out rolled the missing red leather
wallet.
"Gracious Peterl" calculated he, "it's
here it hain't been filtered! The gal was
an angel, after ALL Hurayl Hail Colum-
byl happy landl Come, marin, let's have
little dancel" and Lemuel seized his
mother around the waist and swung her
a aoout in great glee, upsetting the churn-
ing Of cream.
al rem ember il all now, as slick as can
be-" said Lemuel Il was dreadful feared
| should lose my money, and | took it out
of my pocket and put it into my hatl
Consarned fool I guess it's jest as you
say, marm, that | hain't at to 90 into these
furrin parts. Ill stay to home and put
my money into the hank. and marry Ma
ry Ann Kinks. I've seen, enuff Of the
world'
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1865-1872, 1867-05-17
a Golden Motto.

~ count only the hours that are serene"
is the motto of sun dial near Venice.
There is a softuess aud harmony in the
words and in the thought unparalleled. Oh
all concsits il is surely the most classical.
"I count only the hours that arc serene.
What bland and care dispelliDg ieelingl
How the shadows seem TO fade on the dial
plate as the sky lowers asd time presents
only blank unless as its progress is mar.
ked by what is joyous, aud all that is not
happy sinks into oblivion What line
lesson is conveyed to the mind--to take
no note Of time but by its benefits, TO
watch only for the smiles and neglect the
frcwns of fate, TO compose our lives OF
bright and gentle moments, turning al
ways to the sunny side Of things, and let
ting the rest slip from our imaginations,
unheeded or forgottenl How different
from the common art Of self.tormeniingl
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1865-1872, 1867-05-17
Petroleum v. Nasty.

The Indianapolis journal gives us the
following information concerning tho dis
tinguished divine of the Confederate Cross
Roads:
"The biography of the distinguish
ed pastor Of the church of the moo
dispenshun," more lately appointed 'p.
Nj. is not u matter Of record.-llis name
is ID. Il. Locke, and he is, and has been
for some time, n resident Of Ohio. lie is
printer aud an editor, commencing
his editorial career in the publication OF
The Bacyrus Journal. then the republican
paper at Finday, o., atwhich village be
commenced his Nasty letters. II mem.
ory serves correctly, he commenced these
letters about tho time Il. B. Olds was re-.
leased from the old Capitol. and endeavor-
ed 10 inaugurate democratic church in
Ohio. Locke was a selfelected shepherd
of tho church Of tho "new dispensashun.'
After his writings became publicly known
and appreciated he was associated in the
editorial conduct of The 7otc1o Bladc. up
on which Journal he is at present engaged.
He published his first book in indianapolis
performing the manual labor himself, in
what Is now the HeraM office. At that
time he never wrote his letters, but went
to the case and set up imprompt, as the
ideas were suggested. His book is said TO
have been "A constant source Of amusement
to the late President, but 80 much cannot
be affirmed Of their effect upon the present
incumbent of the Presidential chair. Mr..
Locke is engaged to lecture this winter be-
fore the young mems library association,
and our people will have an opportunity Of
forming closer acqhaintance with the
person. lie is Of middle age, rather TO.
bustuous in size, brigandish in appearance
free and easy in social intercourse, aud
constiIuIionally opposed to corporcal excr-
ton. In common parance, Petroleum V.
Nasty is good fellow
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1865-1872, 1867-05-17
ACurious Csso--A Fish Bone In Mans
Neck fer Twenty Years.

A few days since laboriug man, who
works in Woodruif's plaster mill. in this
city, called upon one Of our surgeons for
the purpose of having a tumor upon the
neck, just under the angle Of tho jaw bone,
removed. The tumor Was about the siss
Of largo hons egg. and had been there
about ten years. After getting a history
of the case, tho surgeon suspected that
the tumor had been occasionod by some
foreign substance such as bone. Before
attempting TO remove the tumor il was laid
open, and fish bone, about three quar-
tcrs Of an inch long aud an eighth Of an
inch in diameter, Of regular shape, was
discovered aud removed. The paticut had
attempted to swallow this bone over twen.
ty years ago, but il had lodged in his
throat, occasioning more OF less ..troubs
ever since. Nature had attempted to rs.
move it, but had failed, as the bone had
travelled through the neck about an Inch.
ia a direction outward and downward,
where il became encysied and reua;n ned.
The tumor has since been removed, and
the patient is doing we'll, aud attending
to his daily labor ltsecms strange thn,
a foreign substance could remain so long
imbedded in the flesh without dccaying;
but Nature prevented this by enscloping
it in a cystic membrane.- Ahjans Argvs.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1865-1872, 1867-05-17
How Much 10 Plant.

The following, from an exchange, is
given as the average amount of seed to bs
planted per acre:
Grain Drilled-Whcat, } to 2 bushels,
rye, ] / to II oats, ~ to B; barley, p to
3 barley and oats, bushel Of oats to
of barley peas, 2 TO 3 bushels buck.
wheat, ] to ! of a bushcl corn, in hills,
to S quarts in drills, for fodder, 2 to !
bushels broadcast for fodder, 3 to 4
bushels; broomcorn, in drills, ] to I of q
bushel beans, to bushels sorghum
! to Z of a bushcl.
Grasses-Timothy, s to IL quarts or
chard grass, IL to 2 bushels red top, 1.
to 10 quarts; Kentucky blue grass,
bushels white clover. 4 to quarts rec
clover, 6 to 8 quarts lucern, 8 to 1C
pounds.
Vegetables and other seeds-Beets, tC
) pounds per acre carrots, 2 pounds
rutabaga Z to pound; tobacco, 2 ounces
cotton, 2 to 5 bushels turnips, to
pounds; onions. 3 to 4 pounds.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1865-1872, 1867-05-17
A Beautiful Lenend.

They tell a story that one day Rabbi
Judah and his brethren sat in the court
on feast day, dispu,ing about rest. One
said it was to have attained sufficient rest,
yea without sin. The second said it was
fame and praised of all men. The third
said it was possession Of power TO rule the
State. That it must be only in the oge OF
one who is rich, powerful, famous, aud
surrounded by children's children. The
ffih said all is in vain, unless man kept
the ritual of Moses. Aud Rabbi Judah,
the venerable, the tallest OF the brothers,
said, aye have spoken wisely, but one
thing more is necessary. lie can only
find rest who to all things addeth this
he keeps the tradition of the elders. +"
There sat fair haired boy playing with
lilies in his lap, aud hearing the talk,
dropped them in astonishmcnt from his
hands, and looked up--that boy Of twelve
and said, "Nay, nay, fathers, he can on
ly rest who loves his brother as himself,
aud God with his whole heart aud soul.
lie is greater than fame, wealth and pow.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1865-1872, 1867-05-17
[wIIoLE NO. 2s2.

On their arrival, the hive was placed
on three bricks, with Its mouth downward,
aud Mr.. Smmonds slowly laid himself on
his breast on the grass, with bis head close
TO the hive The honey soon attracted
the bees nearest TO II. aud slow move.
ment Of the bees took place, till at length
the whole swarm gradually gathered itself
under and within the hive. except q few
patches Of bees, which In walking away,
Mr.. Simmonds easily disepgaged from his
dress with his hand, aud made them join
their companions. Mr.. Simmonds thus
escaped from not only disapreeable but
o perilous situation. II occupied.two hours
from the time that the bees alighted on
their master, to the time Of his release.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1865-1872, 1867-05-17

The greatest cave in the world is in
Kentucky; the greatest river aud the larg-
est valley in the world are the Mississippi
river and valley; the largest inland sea &c
tie world is Lake Superior; the greatest
mass of solid iron is the iron mountain of
Missouri; the Falls of Niagara is the great
est cataract In the world; Chicago is the
largest grain port aud lumber market;
New York has the largest aqueduct in the
world. while Pennsylvania contains the
largest deposits of anthracite, aud lllinol.
the greatest extent of biiuminous coal
fields ia tie known world.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1865-1872, 1867-05-17

Not without meaning do people come
forth to see men die. We stand in the
valley, they on the hilltop, and on their
faces strikes the light Of the other world,
and from some sign or signal of theirs We
attempt to discover or extract hiut OF
what II is all alike.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1865-1872, 1867-05-17

A noble and virtuous posterity often
springs from wicked men, as did Pericles;
and the blessings which tho good confer
on the world outweigh thousand times
the evils which the bad infiict.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1865-1872, 1867-05-17

Man is like SNOWFALL. Leave him
lying in idlencss against the sunny
face of prosperity, aud all the good
that is in him melis like fresh butter In
dogs days; but kick him around, aud be
gathers strength at every re,olution
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1865-1872, 1867-05-17

To Captain Jourdan. Esq Having
been burglar for the past fifteen years,
aud always successful with the exception
Of once, and that being when / fell into
your hands, and your being untiring in
prosecuting me, was convicted aud sen.
fenced to the State Prison. After serving
my time out thought you would have
forgotten me, and there would be nobody
to interfere with me. l started again at
my old calling, and the 6Ist burglary that
| intended to commit was again frustrated
by you. | tried again and again, and was
always met by yourself or your shadow
haunting me wherever | went or done.
Noy, | am disgusted with you aud thiev-
ingin genera, therefore | send you, through
the bearer, al my tools, being a selection
that many mooJrn cracksman would be
proud TO possess. You will find tools
there that will open q money drawer, a
chest, a trunk; tools thatwilI open or burst
an iron door; tools that will raise a scuttlc
or go through brick wall; and, again,
tools that will burst any safe in the coun-
try. You will fnd there good many
keys that will open any common lock, and,
again, keys for the most difficult locks.
make you present Of all, aud think you
the only man worthy to receive them, be.
cause, aside of all, can only praise your
integrity, and admire your ingenuity in
ierreting out case. | never saw, or heard
Of your equal, can assure you. For my part
| will try aud earn an honest living, aud
keep out OF your way.
Most respectfully yours,
AN OLD OFFENDER.
-Ne,o York Tribune, GOA.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1865-1872, 1867-05-17

A lady advertises in a Glasgow paper
that she wants gentleman 'fVr breakfast
and tea"
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1865-1872, 1867-05-17
Curious Letter from a BURGLAR

Recently bundle containing complete
set Of burglars tools, consisting Of forty
four safe, door, aud store keys, twelve pick
locks, twenty drills, three punches, ten
files, one bullet mould, one screw driver,
four cold chiscls. six steel hooks, used
for opening safes, one iine saw, one brace
and bit, six pieces of wax for taking i'm
pressions OF keys, one screw wrench, one
steel jimmy, aud one package Of powder
was left ut the Sixth Precinct Station
House for Captain Jourdan together with
the following letter.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1865-1872, 1867-05-17

God by aiiliction, separates the sin he
hates so deadly from the soul that he loves
so dearly.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1865-1872, 1867-05-17
TERMS or ADVERTISING.

er; happier than happy home without i;
better than honored age; he l. a Law ~
himself above all tradition"
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1867-12-25

The girl is uneducatcd, and has lived
about as servent ever since she was
able to work. She has always borne
O good character for truthfulness,
and is q member of n church. She
is almost ii tthho last person in the world
TO have manufactured such stories,
and one thing especially noticeable
is the fact of her sending for persons
to whom, before her illness, she
would have been afraid to have
spoken, and conversing with them
without the least restraint; and telling
them stories and facts not the most
palatable to worldly people. She
was visited by great many people,
some of them eminently respectable,
who vouched for many of the state
ments of her illness. The physician
in attendance is positive as to her
condition during the whole time;
and had it not been for him she
would have been buried alive.
Indianapolis Herald, December II.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1867-12-25
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The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1867-12-25
THE GRAND sECRET.-The gran

THE GRAND SECRET.-The grand
secret in medication is to help nature.
Sustain and rcgulate-these are the Alpha
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weak, and the mind, like the body, in
state OF partial collapse-what is it best to
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brace tottcring edifice. The pabulum he
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ont Of the depths of debility and despon-
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They cannot injurc. A child may take
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the possibility of harm. The enfcebled
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is to erect it's blades under the vivifying
and refreshing rain. In all cases of de-
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There is no substitute or succedancum
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will be we'll. Bear in mind that in Dyspep-
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Dec 18 tG