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Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1865-1872, 1867-05-10
LAUREL MATTERS.

LAUREL, May 2.
Dear Amcricoa,-A brakeman on the
w. w. V. II. II. last week was seriously
injured by the wheels Of the tender crush
ing both feet His situation is yet criti-
cal, and amputation may be necessary.
The accident happened at the station while
in the net Of coupling.
Our town seems TO be improving. New
buildings are in progress of erection, and
mechanics of all classes are busy. We
are expecting daily the advent Of the hy-
draulic power, which will set the wheels
Of the mills In operation.
On Tuesday the Exhibition at Chords
Hall by the scholars Of the Academy in
charge Of Prof. Peterson, proved, as usual,
10 be a grand success. The Hall was
crowded, and good order was kept until af-
ter eleven o'clock. whom the audience was
dismissed. The night was very unfavora-
bic on account Of tho rain which fell.
A Good Tcmplar's Lodge was organiz-
ed short time since, ard is increasing in
numbers will write you more another
time. 4.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1865-1872, 1867-05-10
Secession Papers Alarmed.

The secession papers Of the South hav-
ing advised the people Of that section to
keep dignidcd inactivity in rcgard.to re.
construction, have become alarmed at the
effect Of their advice, and arc now urging
every one Of conservative tendencies to
register, and not give up the States into
the hands Of the Union men and freed
men. Not to register is to vote against
the South. This turn in the Southern
mind, no less than the sudden interest
taken in the welfare OF the freedmen. is a
full yindicaiion Of the Congressional re-
construction policy.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1865-1872, 1867-05-10

Several Chicsgo mechanics are on the
the rampage, paying no heed to the de-
mands Of good order. They were engag-
ed on Friday. as on the day before, in
forcibIy closing up all the establishments
which would not hire workmen on the
principle of paying ten hours wages for
eight hours work. The police made few
arrests. The Mayor attempted to address
them, but TO no purpose. He has issued
a proclamation, but the genera! opinion
seems TO be that he has not acted in the
energetic manner the exigency demanded.
During Saturday the rioters desistcd
from offensive operations, although wheth-
er because they have given up their pur.
pose. or because Off second and more de-
cided proclamation by the Mayor, or on
account Of the rain, is not yet apparent.
Within forty.eight hours fourycry destruc.
tive fires took place in the city, involving
a loss Of half million dollars aud three
lives. Two Of these fires were doubtless
set BY incendiaries. and il is suspected that
the inccndiaries were of the party of rioters.
One of the establishments burned was a
planning mill, the workingmen at which re-
fused 10 join the eight hour party. The
loss TO the city directly iraceable to the
proceeding Of the rioters is estimated at
one million dollars.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1865-1872, 1867-05-10
THE WHITE WATER VALLEY.

A correspondent Of the Cincinnati Ga
zdte, writing from Connersyille, May 4th,
gives his views as follows;
Having travelled during the past week
through the counties OF Franklin, Union,
Fayette, Wayne and Henry, in this State,
l have procured some information IN re-
gard to GRIPS, fruit, ETC., that may not be
uninteresting TO your readers. q
The country now looks beautiful. II is
throughout flower garden, its blossoms
and flowers filing tho dir with their pre-
cious odors, while It's hillsfdes and fields
are covered with the most charming green,
that serves as superb background for the
redbud and dogwood. the peach and cherry
now in full bloom. The forest trees and
orchards begin 10 show their foliage, which
with the unusual richness of the green
carpcting that is now spreading itself upon
the fields. is in striking contrast with the
snow storm of yesterday, the frost which is
almost daily visitor, and the still more un-
welcome ice, which has been seen in some
localities within the last few days. Much
as the country looks like May, il is yet
cold. The stoves in the cars and hotels
have yet to be kept we'll flled with fuel,
while overcoats and shawls ire no less re.
quired than during the winter Indeed,
the weather in this locality seems to be
affected with sort Of conservatism that
is determined to preserxsold habits with
out regard to the inevitSeh warm season,
the harbingers of which everywhere greet
the eye and ear.
The prospect Of fruit is unusually good
Farmers say that no immediate harm has
been done by the frost, and though the
fruit may be somewhat dwarfed by the con-
tinued cold, there will still be an abundant
yield.
The wheat, too, generally locks excellent
! ly. There will be less number of acres
than usual from the causes have alluded
to in a previous letter, but the increased
yield will more than compensate for. this
deficiency. Much of the ground is now
ready for corn. Farmers are generally
not tempted to plant while it remains SC
cold, but the frstwar days will be the
signal for an attack all along the line, and
for giving the fields generally such tick
ling as they have not had for years.
With these indications comes increased
confidence in regard to the business flu.
ture. People begin to feel that the dis.
trust and stagnation which have prevailed
during the past winter will soon be re.
lieved. 1t is true there are causes opera
ting that are deeper than the failure Of
one OF two crops of wheat, but the latter has
done much to aggravate the trouble and
destroy confidence. In addition to this
the course pursued by both merchants and
consumers has been ola wholesome char
acter Merchants lately have been buying
sparingly, selling carefully, and collecting
as closely as possible Farmers have re-
spouded to the pinch by curtailiDg theil
expenses, and to the extent of their means
paying their debts, SO that, notwitbstand
ing money is yet scarce, it can be safely
said the situation will each day grow bet
/ FOR
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1865-1872, 1867-05-10
The Republican Party in the South,

The Richmond Wig advocates an ALI
nnce with the Republican party of the
North. 1t says that party has never de-
ceived the South, because it never promis-
ed them anything until now. 1t says
the Republicans can give the South self
government If they will, and have promis.
ed to do so; while the Democratic party
has not the power to fulfill such promise.
1t believes that if the South allies itself
with the latter party, it will find itself in
ahopelcss conflict with the Republicans,
the result Of which will be permanent dis
reimbursement, confscation, and the for
nation Of a most stringent State Govern
ment BY Congress.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1865-1872, 1867-05-10
Gen. Sheridan.

In following out his policy, has amended
the State law Of Louisiana requiring mem
bcrs Of the Police force TO have been resi-
dents of the city FIVE years, and order;
Mayor Hatch to remodel tho force. The
General has also interfered in the quarrel
between the Governor aud the Legislature
in regard tothe disbursement of the Leyee
bonds, abolished all the existing Boards Of
Leyec Commissioners, and appointed 9
new Board for distributing the money
Gen. Grant has sent him a dispatch to the
effect that his Interpretation Of the disfran-
chisement law must stand until ovcrrulcd
by the Attorney General.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1865-1872, 1867-05-10
The Injunction Cases.

The argument Of Robert J. Walker in
tho Supreme Court, on the injunction ca
ses. was delivered on Friday. He took
ISSUE with the Attorney General on the
question Of the power Of the Court to do
eide in political matters, and read quanti'
ties Of authorities In support Of his view
winding up with an arraigument Of the
Military bill as unconstitutional and
despotic..
In the Supreme Court Monday after
noon, Attorney General Stanberry closed
the argument in the Georgia and Missis-
sippi injunction cases. lie spoke as to
the general principlesinvolved, and denied,
as heretofore, that these cases had any
place in Court. They were not within
the jurisdiction Of Court Of equity such
as the Constitution provides. There was
Ia them no bosis Of property on which re-
lief could be given. Georgia and Missis.
sipIi, according to the bills filed, under
took to speak for all the people Of those
States. Where was evidence Of this fact?
Besides, of the ten Southern States over
which the reconstruction acts were to op.
crate, only two were here. 1t was not
known, to the contrary that the remain
ing States we're dissatisfied. for they had
not presented any bill Of grievances. The
law gave a citizen the right to yindicate
himself, and could do this as successfully
as State could do it for him. The coun-
sci on the other side had invoked the
Court to save their liberties from destruc-
ton, to preserve the integrity Of the States
on whose behalf they appeared, but he
declared there was no inherent power for
that purpose in this Court; for Congress
might so act as to destroy the efficiency
Of the Court by impcaching the Judges
on false accusations, or by denying sala-
ries requisite to their support. 1t rested
with the people, however, to secure the
honesty aud right doing of Legislatures
and on this basis one must look for the
preservation Of the rights of citizens and
of guaranteed rights Of States.
No further proceedings took place on
the question, as the Court adjourned i'm
mediately after the conclusion of Mr.
Stanberry's argument.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1865-1872, 1867-05-10
Vigilance Committee ndiarios.

Farmland, Randolph County, having
suffered severely from fires during the past
month, the inhabitants formed vigilance
committee TO ferret out tho incendiaries-
This committee succeeded In fixing the
crime upon Jackson Hester, d. Fletcher
Joseph McNees and William Ray. The
parties would FIRST rob store Of all they
could carry oil, aud then set it on fire to
conceal the robbery. A portion Of the
stolen goods were traced to Cambridge
City, and the accused arc held for trial.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1865-1872, 1867-05-10
The Election In Kentucky.

The election for Cougrcssmen took place
in Kentucky Saturday. There seems to
have been little interest in the affair, and
the vote polled was small one; but the
rcbsl party swept the State BY large ma
jority. They have eScted their candi-
dates, certainly, in all but the Seventh
aud Ninth Districts. In these only, the
radicals expected to succeed. We have no
definite intelligence from the latter, and
but little information from the Seventh
A dispatch from Maysville reports the ma
jofity against Mckee in that County one
hundred more than was estimated. This
looks bad. Our friends counted upon his
election by only 250 majority. The noun
taias, however, may do better than was an
ticipated.- lGazettee.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1865-1872, 1867-05-10
lynch Law.

A dispatch from Seymour states thai
on Monday afternoon mob of two hun
drcd men entered the place, and taking Q
negro named Mitchell to the woods
hung him, for an alleged theft at Houston
in the northern part Of the county. liz
had accomplices, white men named Stew
art. The mob found a portion of the
stolen goods in possession Of the Stew
arts, and tlgeatened 10 execute them also
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1865-1872, 1867-05-10
ReDnains of a Byoone EIephant.

DR.. j. S. Fuller, Of Perry, Allen County,
has examined tho skeleton of an elephan,
found on the farm Of Mr.. William Thrush,
in Noble County, near the Allen County
line. The skeleton was found about -four
feet underground, below the surface of the
marsh, in which the poDdcrous fellow evil
IDENTIFY became mired, as the skeleton was
standing up. DR.. Fuller says he stuck in
the mud fully one hundred years ago
The Indians had tradition that elephants
once inhabited Northern Indiana.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1865-1872, 1867-05-10
British America.

Now that Russian America has been
added 10 our dominions, there seems to
be probability of British America follow
ing suit. The New York Heralds Wash
ington correspondent says the rumor still
prevails 10 Washington that negotiations
are pending for the purchase of British
America by the United States, Nr. Seward
proposing to give the Alabama claims In
part payment An expedition is being
organized by the State Department to ex-
plore Russian America and acquaint our
people with the nature Of our recent ac-
QUESTION, 1t will start sometime this
month.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1865-1872, 1867-05-10
CoIored Voters in Louisiana,

The New Orleans Tribune states that in
al parts Of the Southern States where the
Conservatives have made attempts to link
the recently enfranchiscd citizens to their
party. they have invariably failed TO obtain
even man. At several meetings where
eolorcd men wore called upon to speak.
they boldly declared their determination
10 stand by NIL means with the Republican
party. The Conservatives everywhere be.
gin to be less hopeful of inducing the col
orcd people to vote for them.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1865-1872, 1867-05-10
Sensible Charlestonians.

The City Railroad Company of Charles.
ton, S. c., having opened its cars to all
persons, irrespective of color, Gen. Sickles
has addressed a congratulatory letter to
the President of the Company, in which
he speaks of the act as testimony Of the
disposition Of the Southern people to
accept in good faith the legitimate conse.
quences of emancipation.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1865-1872, 1867-05-10
jeff. Davis.

JEFF Davis application for writ of ha-
beas corpus sets forth that he has been a
prisoner since May, 1865, and has been
for long time ready for his trial on the
indictment of May, 1866; that his health
is breaking down. and that he can give
ample security for his appearance if re-
leased on bail.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1865-1872, 1867-05-10

As AN ANEsrHErIc ron THE EXTRA,
TON OF TEETH

As AN ANRsTHETIc ron THE ExrRAc-
TIoN OF TEETH.
Mr.. Bmgham,-AlIow me to say to the
public through your columns that l have,
at considerable expense, fitted up an appa-
ratus for the manufacture Of the above an
aesthetic for the extraction Of teeth.
have administered il to over thirty persons
and feel prepared 10 say--1st, That as
manufacture the pure article, 1t is perfectly
SAFE the effect passing of in few minutes
leaving the patient feeling pleasantly
2nd. That in every case where direc'
tons are followed, the operation is ALSO
lufely painless. None need fear giving !,
fair trial, nor is il necessary to make .
trip to the City for IN operation that cat
be performed at homo. j. w. KEELY.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1865-1872, 1867-05-10

THE ATLANTIC MONTHLY FoR MAY
contains Tho Guardian Angel, Part V,
by Oliver Wendell Holmes; History Of
the Sewing Machine, sketch Of the
invention Of Sewing Machines, Of the Diff
culties and delays in securing their intro
duction to use, and Of the changes effected
by them, by James Parton; Heart and
Hearth, Poem by Thomas Buchanan
Read The Genius Of Dickens, criti-
cal essay, by Il. Z. Whipple Germany
In New York, by Charles Dawson shanly;
Katharine Morne. Part VII, by the
author Of Herman" Sorrow, Poem /;
The Plaintiff Nonsuited Some Unap-
prociated Characters, humorous state
mcnt Of tho possible, but not popularity
credited virtues Of such personages as
solomon's sluggard, the Old Man Of the
Sea, Xanthippe, Blue Gard, Gallo, aud
Calibap, by c. g. IIazcwcll 0ldport
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1865-1872, 1867-05-10
Escaped.

Isaac Richardson, convict in the JEFF
fersouville Penitentiary, escaped on Thurs
day. He attempted an outrage on the
person of Mrs. Peat, eight miles from JEFF
fersonyile, but her resistance, aided by a
watch dog, foiled him. Mr.. Peat, her
husband, attempted to shoot Richardson,
but was prevented
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1865-1872, 1867-05-10
Black Walnut SUGAR.

Mr.. Isaac Brown, editor Of the Sullivan
Union, is the recipient Of a cake Of sugar
made from. the SAP Of the black walnut
tree, which he pronounees superior to ma.
pie sugar. II was made by Mr.. Tyra Har-
ris, Of Fountain County, iwho states that
the sap Is twice as strong as that Of the
maple, and will produce twice the amount
Of sugar from the same quantity Of water
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1865-1872, 1867-05-10
Railroad Purchase.

It reported that II. q. Lord has pur-
chased the north end Of the Louisville
New Albany and Chicago Railroad, from
Lafayette 10 Michigan City, and that
large portion Of the south cud will be
abandoned.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1865-1872, 1867-05-10

in Winter, by 7. w. Higgiusou Mar
BILE Quarries, Poem by Gen. IL. B.
Sargent The Custom Of Burial with the
Head toward the East by Rev. N. L..
rockingham Heroes Of Central Africa,
by w. Winwood Reade Reviews and
Literary Notices. TIokNoR 4 FIELps,
Publishers, Boston,
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1865-1872, 1867-05-10
A Youthful GambIor Sentenced

Joseph O'Neal, aged about nineteen
years, was tried at tho late session Of the
Circuit Court Of Putnam County, for pro.
sessional gambling, found guilty, and sen
ieucod to the pcniienlisry for one year,
and dislIanehiscd for five years.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1865-1872, 1867-05-10
Death 10 tho Doqs.

The people Of Fort Wayne seem ben,
on making "surc thing with the dogs.
Having muzzlcd them according to law
they are now poisoning them by Wholesale
Wonder how long our people will continue
TO worship their dogs.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1865-1872, 1867-05-10
Junction Railroad.

The Connersville Times states that the
work Of completing the track of the juno
ton. Railroad between Connersyille aud
Rushyille is being pushed forward as rap
idly as possible. That part Of the same
road lying between Rushville and Indian
apolis will be put under contract about the
first of May, and the purpose of the COM
pany is to have II completed this season.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1865-1872, 1867-05-10
A Brave Woman.

The editor Of the Noble County News
INDUCED in the pasiimO Of calling the ed
itor Of tho Noble County Republican
nick. names. The wife Of the editor Of
the Republican filed her pockets with
eggs, met the News editor, and pelied him
In. a most eggs.agcratcd manner with the
hen fruit That woman will do to tic 10
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1865-1872, 1867-05-10
Horse Stealing in Adams County.

The Decatur Eagle says that within a
circuit of fifteen miles around that place
twenty-five horses. at least, have been
stolen during the last eighteen months.
The Eagle intilnates that citizens of that
town, chief among WHOM is George Fetick,
are in league with the thieves.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1865-1872, 1867-05-10
Senator Wilson

Spoke at Charleston, s. c., Friday even
ing last. His speech was two hours long,
mainly Of an arraignmcnt Of
South Carolina as the foremost champion
of slavery in the past, and advice TO the
people, white and black, to unite upon the
platform Of the Union Republican party.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1865-1872, 1867-05-10
Republican PAPERS in the South.

The rapid increase Of Republican papers
IN the South is one of the "signs of the
tines" which shows the progress of Re-
publican principles-in that dark and be-
nighted part Of our country. Republican
papers have recently been established in
New Orleans, Richmond, Little Rock,
Meridian and yicksburg.T heir influence
for the public good will soon be apparent
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1865-1872, 1867-05-10
The Wheat Crop.

It is generally remarked by travellers
that the wheat crop looks splendid all
over the West. There never was better
promise Of an abundant yield; especially is
this the case in Northern Indiana, where
an unusually great breadth of land has
been devoted TO staple cereals.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1865-1872, 1867-05-10
Acknowledgement.

We are placed under renewed obliga-
tions to Hon. Geo. w. Julian for five
bound volumes Of the Congressional
: Globe-Th;=., Ninth Congress-; also for
four volumes Of Documspts from the De-
partmeut Of State.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1865-1872, 1867-05-10
MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS.

Several municipal elections took place in
Indiana on Tuesday. The Republicans
were successful in Indianapolis, Lawrence
burg and Fort Wayne. Richmond and
Terro Haute elected the Democratic
ticket. Cambridge City elected tom
peranco ticket over that Of both parties
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1865-1872, 1867-05-10
Prefers Conf,sca,ion.

Fix. Gov. Perry, of South Carolina, has
written another letter against holding a
convention under tho military bill. lie
Gays II will be the frat step toward di.
vision CT the landed estates, aud BIO pre-
REORGANIZATION. a
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1865-1872, 1867-05-10
Pisoatory ORGANIZATION.

A piscatory sportsman's organization
has been formed at indianapolis. Ten
dollars reward is offered for the conviction
of any violation Of the fish law in that Vi
entity. A corporation of similar organi.
cation in other parts Of the State is invi-
tod
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1865-1872, 1867-05-10
Freedom In Brazil.

A dispatch has been rseeised by cable
Ia New York. which states that the
Emperor ef IiFazil has abolished slavery In
his domiliDnA Childrou to be free at
the agc VI Il.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1865-1872, 1867-05-10
-BRooKvILLE-
Friday Morning, May 10, 1867.
The Hon. Jno. n. Farouhar

win accept the thanks of several Of his
constituents and friends Of New Trenton
for several varieties of garden and other
valuable seeds from the Patent Office.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1865-1872, 1867-05-10
10000 Germans Comina.

Seventy thousand Germans will come 10
this country tic present season, it is 70
ported, driven from their native land BY
tho Southern prescription law.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1865-1872, 1867-05-10
Smoihercd Her Child.

A poor woman ia vinccnues ncciden.
tally smo'hered her child few days since
The woman, her husband and two child
drcn were oil sleeping in ono bed.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1865-1872, 1867-05-10
Cold Water TempIars.

A Society has recently been organized
at Winchester, Randolph County, entitled
"Cold Water Templars." The order num-
bers seyenty-6ve members.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1865-1872, 1867-05-10
Garrotcd.

DR.. j. NJ. Ware, of Liberty, was garro-
ted and robbed in indianapolis on the 18th
ult., the villains taking from him 81 400.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1865-1872, 1867-05-10
Tho National Debt.

The monthly sIatcnIeut Of the national
dsb' was pablshed Saturday. The amount
Of debt loss cash Ia the treasury is 81,
Oil Oh l9lcss than on April ist.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1865-1872, 1867-05-10
AT the Point of Death.

Ex-Governor Wright, of Indiana, now
Minister in Prussia, is said to DO at the
point of death.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1865-1872, 1867-05-10
imported Trout.

james Matthews recently brought one
thousand spcckled trout from New York,
to stock his fish pond near Fillmore.
The pond contains about one half acre.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1865-1872, 1867-05-10
Radical Chance.

The Richmond (Ya.) Wing has come
out as the Radical organ of that city, and
the change creates considerable remark.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1865-1872, 1867-05-10

For aa1e-

MY RESI- DENcE. WAGON snoP AND CAR
WI PENTER.SH0P. situated on the North East
corner Of Main Burgess and Head street,, oppo-
site Herman Lincks store, and situated near The
Depot. ID Is enc o. the best locations for any
kind Of business In the town. Terms Reasonable.
Eng uire OF the undersigned on the premises. II
you want TO purchase, call room.
JOSEPH S. WILKINSON.
Brookvilie, Ind, May sw