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Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1865-1872, 1867-01-11
REBELLION AND CIVIL WAR.

II is an old adage that children and
fools speak the truth and although we
are far from intimating that the individual
Who runs the Cambridge Mirror should be
elassed In either of these subdivisions Of
the human family, yet his utterances, hon
est and pain. spoken as they are, might
not be expected to emanate from older and
more experienced politicians. 1t will be
seen by the brief extract which we present
below, that the Mirror not only counsels a
resort TO the bayonet as a means Of settling
our political differences-an appeal from
the ballot to the bullet--but also accuses
Mr.. johnson with being guilty of the crime
vi perjury. because be does not inaugu-
rate civil war. Hear him:
lie 1.-THE Presidentl should at once see
that these 1.-THE SoutberD1 States were rep
resented according to their legally entitled
NUMBER Of Representatives, as declared by
the last census; and so long as he does
not, he fails to comply with his oath of
ofbee.-lWestcrn Mirror
Do you mean by this, Mr. Luiz, that
the President should procure seats in Con-
grcss for the Southern members at the
point of the bayonet, il necessary? We
want TO know. you know Richmond
Telegram.
zeal We mean that If the United
States Marshal has not sufficient force TO
execute the laws of the United States, it
is the Presidents duty to order out the
Army and Navy to assist the Marshal in
enforcing the samc.-Twcstcrn Mirror.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1865-1872, 1867-01-11
HOW DEPlOBABIE!

The Boston Post, one of the oldest and
most reliable Democratic journals in the
East. thus bcwaiis the defeat of respec-
table colored ''pusson." If the Ethiopian
cannot change his skin, We must admit
that the Democratic leopard i. changing
bis spots:
We regret to record the defeat Of the
Democratic candidate in Ward Three, Mr..
Brown. mos; respectable colored gentle
man. tie was firmly supported by Demo-
erats and Conservatives, but the Radical
cement in that locality severed his politi
csl irsuIar withoutany FUNCTION what
ever. II is not surprising in KEW Of this
and other treaehery, that the eolored vo-
tsrs are very much incensed against the
Republicans, ana sooucr or later they win
rcts:iate in decided maunsr.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1865-1872, 1867-01-11
CONGRESSIONAL.

A joint resolution was submitted to the
House, on Thursday, Sd inst, providing
for four territorial governments for the
State of Texas, 10 be called Brazonia, Bra
vo, Sabine and Lincoln-to be organized
on the principle Of other Territories: the
public land of the State to be declared
property Of the United States.
The Congressman of the New Orleans
excursion party returned to Washington
on the Sd inst. They are reported to be
unanimous against exacting any other
terms from the South than those embrac-
ed in the pending amendment. Senator
Wade believes the amendment will be rat
fled before the 1st Of March.
The bill repeating the section of the
confscation law which conferred on the
President the power to grant amnesty for
rebellion, passed the Senate on the 4th
inst, and having previously passed the
House, goes to the President for his ap-
proval. =. 3iaa. .1a1 81
The Arkansas delegation called on
Thad. Stevens on Saturday. He received
them politely, but not with much cordial
ty. During the interview he asked many
questions of his visitors calculated to de-
velop their sentiments aud feelings, and
those of the people of their State and sec-
ton. He asked if they had seen his en-
abling act. and supplied them with copy,
advising them to consider it, as it would
be the policy adopted by Congress toward
the late Confederate States. "At least, -
he said, ait is the policy shall support"
The President returned to the Senate.
on Monday, the District Suffrage bill, with
his objections The Senate Immediately
repassed the bill BY a-vote Of twenty nine
to ten-nine more than the constitutional
majority. aA Sg g
Mr.. Ashley's resolutions, recitiDg GER
tain charges against the President, and
directing the Judiciary Committee to in
vestigate them, with view to impeach
ment, were introduced in the House, fore
ed to a vote under the previous question,
and adopted, 10S to 42-seven Republi-
cans voting against, and one Democrat
(Chanler, of New York. for them.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1865-1872, 1867-01-11
BrookviIIe College.

This Institution is filing up. There
is a constant increase Of attendance, yet
there is room for more. Special induce
ments are offered in music, vocal and in
strumentaL The Normal Department,
under the supervision Of Prof. Martin, is
q perfect success. Board can be secured
at ss low rates as at other places where
fewer advantages are offered. Young Ia
dies and gentlemen can board themselves
at very trifiog expense The next term
opens Monday, Jan. .2sth. It will be the
commencement Of the second session for
the year, and new classes will be organic
ed for the accommodation of new students
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1865-1872, 1867-01-11
Week of PRAYER.


The present is the week observed
throughout Christendom as the Week. OF
Prayer. The following order Of services
has been arranged by the Evangelical Al
lance at its lato meeting in Bath, Eng
land:
SABBATH, January 6.-Scrmous on the
Presence of Christ With His Universal
Church.
MONDAY, January 7--Thanksgiyings
and Confession Of Sin.
Tuesday, January s.-Prayer for Ma
tons, for "Kings ana all in Authority"
for the Increase of Righteousness, the
Prevalence of Peace and the Holy OBJ.
servsnce Of the Sabbath.
WEDNESDAY, January 9.-Prayer for
the success of Missions among the Jews
and Gentiles, and for a Divine Blessing
to accompany the efforts to evangelize the
uncovered Of all lands and Glasses.
THURSDAY, January l0.-Prsyer for
all who have suffered from recent wars;
for our brethren omancipated from slavery,
and for our fellow Christians prosecuted
for the Gospels sake.
FRIDAY, January ll.-Prayer for Chris.
,ian Families, for Schools, Colleges aud
Universities.
SATURDAY, January l2.--Prayor for
the Catholic Church, for all ministers of
the Gospel, and for the increase of Holt
ness, Fidelity and Christian Charity among
its members.
SABBATH, January 13.-Sermons on
the Unity of the Church aud the duty Of
believers to manifest it by mutual recog-
milton and active cooperation.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1865-1872, 1867-01-11
The Supreme Court.

The Supreme Court ofthe United States
as at present constituted, consists of the
following named jurists. with the date Of
their appointments 81
1898. p. Chase, Ohio, Chief Justice
1S35-James M. Wayne, Georgia.
1845-Samuel Nelson, New York.
1s46-Robert G., Grier, Pennsylvania
1S5S-Nathan Clifford. Maine----
IoUz-Noah NJ. Swayne, Ohio.
1862-Dayid Davis, Illinois.
1862-Samuel p. Miller, Iowa.
1s63-Stephen J. Field. California.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1865-1872, 1867-01-11

TIE ATLANTIC FOR JAsUARY.--The At
lantic Monthly enters on its nineteenth
volume with an array of distinguished
names and sterling articles that promise
we'll for the coming year. The January
number contains the first instalmcnt Of
Dr.. Holiness story, "The Guardian An
gel" in WHICH will - found the same old
charm that SO fascinated the readers of
the Autocrat, the Professor, and Elsie
Vulner; humorous story in verso, by
James Russell Lowell; graphic sketch
Of Henry Ward Bcechers church, with
some pertinent reflections upon modern
church. going, by James Parton; legend
in verse, told as only Whittier can tell it;
a poem entitled Terminus" Con Growing
Old,) by R. W. Emerson; a spirited and
faithful translation of the contest between
Achilles and Agamemnop, from the First
Book of tho Iliad, by w. G. Bryant. Mr.
Higginson contributes Plea for Culture;
DIR. frowbridge furnishes another Of his
attractive stories under the title, The Man
who stole Meeting House; Bayard Tay-
lor tells characteristic story Of The
Strange Friend; Mr.. sbanly gives a bu-
morous sketch Of Capillary Freaks; f. c.
Stcdman offers a poem on Pan in Wall
Street; and Walter Mitchell describes the
Kingdom of Infancy The story of Kath-
arins Morne, b. the author Of Herman
is continued Topics OF current political
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1865-1872, 1867-01-11
HARD. BUT TRuE.

Slowly but surely the people Of the
South. are finding out the true value OF
their would-be champions aud spologists
at the North. The following hit at the
Democratic Party, which we clip from the
Hichmond (Va.) Dispatch, is no less truth
full than historical:
viii they fight? Not they. They hum
bugged the Souta before the late war with
the idea that they were as stauuch State
Rights men as Yancey; but when the war
lss.in sounded, they got them into caves
and holes, with the wolves and bats. "a
plague on such friends" say VIC.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1865-1872, 1867-01-11

THE LITTLE PILGRIM.-The, January
number commences the fourteenth volume
Of this most excellent children's magazine.
1t is edited by Grace Greenwood, which
alone is proof sufficient of its superior
merits. 1t gives more reading matter in
proportion to its price than any other
children's magazine published. Terms
60 cents year, or ten copies for S.. Ad-
dress Lcander X. Lippeucott, 3l9 Walnut
Street, Philadelphia.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1865-1872, 1867-01-11
LETTER FROM LAUREL.
Correspondents Of the Americana
LAUREL, JAN. Z, 1867.

LAUREL, JAN. Z, 1867.
Ed. Americon. while sojOurning in
your town during e Holidays, attending
the Institute, |cnt a very pleasant
week, and 1 hopd profitable one too. 1
was little surprised, upon inquiring at
the hotel, to ind that very little prepare
ton had been made for the accommoda-
ton of the Teachers attending the Insti-
tute. The fault lies somewhere, but am
not prepared to say with whom. l need
not complain for myself, as by the kind
ness Of Prof. J. II. Martin, President Of
Brookville College, was invited to par
take Of the hospitality of his house. Here
formed the acquaintance of Mrs. NJ, the
amiable hostess, whose affable manners
soon satisfied me that was at home
May she live long to grace the circle OF
friends that will cluster around her.
| was much pleased with the locality
ind surroundings of the College. With
n, everything appeared to be we'll adapted
10 the convenience aud comfort Of the stu
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1865-1872, 1867-01-11
Attachment.

STATE OF INDIANA, FRANKLIN COUNTY.
John II. Blacklidge and Peter b. Francis vs..
Noah Anthony-Defore Jonathan Fleming, j.
p, Metamora Township.
NJ Office Il hereby given that in the above enti-
IN tied cause have Issued an attachment
n ainst the goods, chattols aud effects Of Noah
Said cause will be for hearing and tri-
al at my Office on Saturday the 10Th day Of Janu-
airy, 1857, at o'clock p. M. i
Dated this 26th day Of December, 1866.
jan4- 3w. jonathan FLEMING, J. P
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1865-1872, 1867-01-11

The PSYCHOLOGICAL JOURNAL FOR
JANUARY, 1867, begins New Volume,
and contains graphic Sketches and excel
lent Portraits Of Ristori, the Tragedienne;
"Tom" Hughes, the great English Re-
former and Author; "Father Prout," the
great Journalist, and others. Also, Edu-
cation, by John Neal Two Careers Of
Womanhood, illustrated with Portraits of
the Good and the Bad; Our Neighbor, by
Mrs. Wyllis; Ethnology, or the Aborigi.
nal Graphic Systems, by e. G. squier;
The Heavenly Chronometcrs, and much
other entertaining aud instructive reading.
Only 20 cents, or go a year. Now is the
time TO. subscribe. Address Fowler &
Wells, SS9 Broadway, New York.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1865-1872, 1867-01-11
A caucus of the Republican members

A caucus of the Republican members
of the House of Representatives was held
on Saturday night, for the purpose of de-
termining the action Of the party in rela-
ton to the impeachment question. After
full discussion it was decided that Mr.
Ashley's resolution, when presented, and
all others of the same purport, shall be
referred to the Judiciary Committee, an d
shall not pass the House until two.thirds
Of the Republican members, in caucus,
shall have FIRST sanctioned them.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1865-1872, 1867-01-11
New Law Firm,

We publish, this week, the Law card Of
Mcssrs. Wilson & Grover. While Mr..
Wilson's long connection with the bar Of
Grccnsburg has made him generally and
favorably known throughout the State,
Col. Grover has q host Of friends who have
every confidence in his future success as a
lawyer. The new firm will, no doubt,
have all the business they care TO attend
-. rtSreenslur- Chronicle.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1865-1872, 1867-01-11

The LADY's FRIEND FOR JANUARY
The Steel Plates in the January number
of this Magazine, are uncommonly beau
tiful. We seldom see finer picture than
cat Sea- and "Werter's Charlotte" looks
lovely enough to justify the passionate
admiration that all the world has heard of.
The large double Fsshion Plate exhibits
that elegance and brilliancy which is its
established characteristic in this maya
zine. In the Literary Department, we
find the names of the best writer's. "Or
vile College, new story by Mrs. Henry
Wood, author Of EAST Lynne" &C., and
"How Woman Had Her Way" by Eliz.
abeth Prescott, arc commenced in this
number. The publishers announce in add
dition, novelets by Amanda Douglas and
Frank Lee Benedict A beautiful Steel
Engraving, 26 inches long by 20 inches
wide, called Zone of Life's Happy hours"
will be sent gratis to every single ESQ
subscriber, and to every person sending a
club. Address Deacon Il Peterson, $40
Walnut Street, Philadelphia. We will
furnish the Lady's Friend aud the Amer
lean one year for $500.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1865-1872, 1867-01-11
'On DIT.

That the two aedgling candidates for NOM
ination as Democratic Candidate for Clerk
are terribly sgitated and alarmed over the
prospect Of a formidable rival in the per-
son of prominent citizen Of Highland
Township. 1t is said that one of them
was heard 10 remark, C the Dutchl they
will never be satisfied until they get all
the Offices in the County,
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1865-1872, 1867-01-11
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS :. sPE.
ClAl SESSION.

A special session of the Board Of Com
missioner convened on Wednesday morn
ing, December 26th, 1866, for the purpose
Of rsconsiderine the action had at the late
term in reference to the construction Of a
Dan near Mesamora. After having the
mstser under sdvisement, il was ordered
.thst ne action taken at the December
session, 1866, making an appropriation Of
tain damages done BY the river in Septem-
Der last near Metamora. be aud the same
is hereby revoked, and that g. B. Trembly,
the Superintendent. be instructed to re-
port his proceedings at the March session,
1867"
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1865-1872, 1867-01-11
Important Notice.

w desire to announce to the public highly
w Injurious mixture in the form Of Pills,
Pain Relief, Linimcnt and salvo, purporting to
be made by M ountebank, 9. IL. Buell. OF Indian
apelis, Ind. Tho said Buell. is lao medical man,
but an imitator, and We deem Il a matter OF par
amount Importance to tho public to know it is not
safe to continue tho use of such worthless nos
trums; and we further advise you to destroy all
you have on hand, and drive his Commission Agent
out Of the country. Persons who road this no
tice will please give publicity to their neighbors.
By order OF the Committee Of the Cincinnati
Institute of NJ edicine Surgery. jan4-lns
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1865-1872, 1867-01-11
The Osaood Times.

We have received No. Of Vol. of
the Osgood Times, a weekly newspaper
published Mt Osgood, Ripley Co., Ind. 1t
is spicy little sheet of the Radical Re-
publican style of politics, neat in appear.
ance, and published at So per year in ad-
vance.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1865-1872, 1867-01-11

interest are thoroughly treated,-the Caus-
es for which President can be Impeach-
ed are lucidly set forth, and Frederick
Douglass makes powerful Appeal to
Congress for Impartial Suffrage. The
number closes with notices Of several pop
ular new publications.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1865-1872, 1867-01-11
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Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1865-1872, 1867-01-11

The District Suffrage bill which was
passed in the Senate Monday over the
Presidents veto by 20 10 10, went through
the same process in the House on Tues
day by the decisive vote Of llS to S8, and
is now G law.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1865-1872, 1867-01-11
NOTICE TO SPORTSMEN.

A LII persons are hereby warned against hunt
u ing any KIDD Of game upon the premises Of
the undersigned, In Bath and Springfield Town
ships, franklin County, Indiana, rs they will be
prosecuted for so doing. fvfftt.
JAMES SHrRA, TnoNAs W. VAxxEss,
JOIN Corr SE., JANIS SHuLTz, =
DAVID HErRIcK, JonS sHutTz ST.,
Mas. MATILDA MrLLKn, Mas. ELfzA sBxnA, -
CHRISTIAN SrTKs, J. NJ. SnAFkR, t.'
GEoRcE SRcLTz-
decisive
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1865-1872, 1867-01-11
Executors Notice.

NOTICE is hereby given, that the undersigned
IN has taken Letters Of Executorship the Es-
tate of James A. Loves, deceased, late Of Frank
lin County, State OF Indiana. All persons having
claims against said Estate will present them ie-
gally authenticated, and all persons indebted to
said Estate are requested to make payment.
JUDAH uINCKLEY. Executor.
January IL, 1867 -3w.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1865-1872, 1867-01-11
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS
TURNPIKE ELECTION.

THERE will be an election for seven Directors
i of the Harrison, New Trenton, Rochester and
Brookville Turnpike Company held at the house
of William Secly at New Trenton, Ind, on the
4th day Of February, 1897, between the hours OF
IL o'clock A. NJ. and o'clock p. NJ.
ianlI-3w DAVID POWERS pres't
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1865-1872, 1867-01-11
Notice or Fraud.

NOTICE is hereby given that two certain prom
IN issory notes drawn to DO paid at the Brook
Vile National Bank, dated Oct. 25th, 1856, for
Fifty Dollars each, due one year after date, with
interest, wero obtained from the undersigned
they payers, through fraudulent representations,
and that we will not redeem them.
JOHN ABBOTT,
January II, 1867 -3ws X. 7. SEAL.
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L mora, for the purpose Of making pure boar.
bon Whisky, and m prepared to pay cash for all
kinds Of Grain and stock pogs.
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Petit Jurors.

List Of Petit Jurors drawn for the Feb
ruary Term of the Franklin Circuit Court:
Philip I. Jones, John Robson ST.,
John Quick. John Sparks,
James A. Logan, Peter Huber,
II. II. Schurbrock, Il. X. RockafeIlar ST.,
Joseph Suhrc, John Fehlinger, >,
Samuel Goudie, Stephen u. James. 2