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Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1865-1872, 1867-10-25
Hops.
"An old hop grower wri es to the Chicago
Tribune as follows:

"An old hop grower wri es to tho Chicago
Tribune as follows:
While the pen and press have been near
ly silent upon tho cultivation Of hops, it's
acaeage, use and value has been rapidly
increasing. Whereas, As yet, very little
has been said aud but few columns, If any,
have been written in regard to the best
variety to be cultivated.
From this neglect, nearly all the mex
perienced suppose there is but one variety.
10 such this is sad aud fatal mistake
There are as many different kinds of hops
us Of fruit or grapes, and as liable to the
ottuck Of diseases. At the present time
the hop crop stands No. among the
most salable aud best paying products OF
the country; and as the vermin are making
their attacks upon this noble plant, the
future success of the grower will depena
entirely upon the selection Of the variety
that is most formidable against the attacks
OF its enemies
In many Of the Oldest hop.growing dis
tricts experiments have been made on the
different varieties, side by side, aud results
have satisfactorily proven the English
cluster to be far superior in every respect
they are tho earliest, rich. hardy, pro
duciive aud snlable variety known. The
average yield OF the English Cluster is
from 1890 to 1900 pounds per acre, while
the average OF others is but from | 900 To
l.4OO pounds per acre, and of an interior
quality.
have frequently known whole vine.
yards Of the inferior grades totally de.
siroyed by insects, while the English
Cluster stood side by side, without receiv-
ing scarcely any perceptiblc injury.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1865-1872, 1867-10-25
For the American.
lIas4. u :
By Askl

Oh how we cling to the wd we live in,
Though filled with deed md bleak and chii'i
wsa are scarcely wolcomsd Prs until We
Are lef, alone on lifss ! gs.t hill.
If we fail. the world ouIy Hes in seorn.
And points to the recklg rack we've made;
II We succeed. say they. WIN thoughtiess mies,
We have done wen, but the track was laid.
And each token Il gives, we cherish
As ifit bound some magicerell
When friendships tried, the hauble breaks,
And leaves bat drop in the well.
And leaves the heart yacantfy throbbipg,
Feelings the tongue has not to tell;
But bears a mirror there, rsfiecting
On the drop down deep In the we'll
One drop to speak Of floods that passed,
And one that no'er swell again;
oh the sorrow Of loved ones vanished
Is not sweet, but chilling pain.
In some desert sheaves will be gathered,
Decsuse some one has labored there;
Though We see not the harvest ripen,
In dark bours we need not despair.
This why we love the world so we'll,
Each one its mission bas alone;
A nd in the darkest, frien dless hour,
The best, most precious seeds are sown.
" 0xfork, Ohio.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1865-1872, 1867-10-25
Grounbscks Nov York vs.. Ohio.

Much of the Ccppcrhoads gain in Ohio
is undoubtedly owing 20 the ayiJity with
which great many knaves aud some hon
est but mislod mon have seized upon the
Vallandingham proposition 10 conlscate
the public debt, and thorby avoid the pay
mcnt cf both principal and interest. We
have heretofore called attention to tho rad
ieal difference between the attitude OF the
Democracy of Now York and Ohio upon
this question, and We publish elsewhere
an editorial from tho New York Worki.
The leading Democratic newspaper Of New
York, In which IL takes the position that
the principal Of the Eve twenty bonds, as
we'll as the inierist. /, payable in gold,
and that it would be violation of public
faith TO force their redemption 10 currency.
So, while the Copperheads Of the Wes,
are attracting voters to their standard by
their advocacy Of REPAID ton, tho New
York Democracy rosolu'eiy oppose them
In the recent Democratic State Conven.
ton Of New York. resolution was offered
In favor or the State taxation Of Govern
ment bonds, but it was summary laid up
on the table; and on the proposition Il
sponge out tho national debt, the New
York Democracy arc at direct issue with
their Western, allies.
Weak .knccd Rcpublcanswho have suf
fered themselves to be seduccd into the
support of Copporheads, by The delusion
of paying the national debt without taxa.
ton may comfort themselves az hest the,
can with the consciouspeSs that they have
been chcaply sold [Joururl.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1865-1872, 1867-10-25

A little fellow not more than five years
Of age, hearing some gentlemen at his
fathers table discussing the familiar line,
AN honest mans tho noblest work OF
God, said he knew it wasn't true; his
mother was better than any man that was
ever made
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1865-1872, 1867-10-25

Style is everything,-A New York
livery stable swings sign. "Iiotel do
Horse."
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1865-1872, 1867-10-25

A young lady being requested by an
old bachelor to take seat upon his knee
in crowded car, made the following re.
ply: No, think YOU rm afraid such au
old seat would break down with mo-
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1865-1872, 1867-10-25
Two no parsntst, protect me,
No one calls tho love ur fiiena;
Those With whom I live negio NE;

Nhth VIII my f0rfows have hg ehdf
Thus grew to manhood without ualy
realizing Whist home was, nud never did
until With the compauibh Of. b5 ,oath
moved in,o home Of our own.
Where now is that loved one, long since
gone to rssi? Aud although have hab.
iIation who're NJ boyhood snd youth was
spent, yet il Is not home, Tor fnd myself
alone, morning, noon aud night, rnd my
habitalion Is really 100 dresry 70 have the
name 80 cnd,sring applied 10 il. ffe.
quently pass those spots of my boy hoods
lnvorile spcri but they sio 80 changed
tho hill upon whose summit with iny play
fellows used 10 meet 10 lol huge stones
down the steep sides, to see them whiil.
bound aud crash through the brush t..
the base. But there scenes have no at.
tracloa for me now. ] look round for
sme Of those companions. bit Gud mono
OF them, not Que, | ask, where are they.
Echo answers wher? Most Of them Ia.
the spirit world. | try to iorast the past,
because Of the sad thoughts IL induces.
once had home wbsrcin dwelt
with my beloved eompanious aud my chill.
dren, with pleasures unalloyed tsvo by
the vexaiions oceaeionod by contact with
tho stern realities Of life. But home pless<
uros and myself Oro strangers now. /
6nd myself bu, pilgrim aud "a, iareirg
man. But Why write OF a. zee ,hiugs'
Yours truly, II. G. n.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1865-1872, 1867-10-25

why do you set your cup Of coffee on
the chair, Mr.. JonesY' said a worthy
landlady one morning ut breakfast. 1T is
So very weak ma'am thought l would
let IL rest.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1865-1872, 1867-10-25

Squeebob, jr., an old bachelor, shows
his stockings, which ho has just darued,
to maiden lady, who CONTEMPORARY re-
marked:
Pretty good for man .darner.'
Wbercupon. Squeebob retorted:
Good enough for woman, darn. herl'
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1865-1872, 1867-10-25

Mr.. Digby says he has ono Of the most
obedienl boys in the world. lie tells
him to do as he pleases, and hc does it
without murmuring.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1865-1872, 1867-10-25

Snow fell in the western part Of Massa.
chusett last week.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1865-1872, 1867-10-25

Cash business is the word for this fall
1t will bo better Cor all.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1865-1872, 1867-10-25

Our Early Home.

The word Home is n sweet word. While
others write and speak of the home pleas
urcs Of their childhood with such rapture,
| have nothing TO say o. those pleasures.
Before / was old enough to sppreoin,e
those endcarments, became orphared,
aud so was cast among strangers. There
fore | knew but few home pleasures. Still
| had some place that called home foe
the time being. at which sinid and WORK.
cd, yet il DID not prV,e what | thought
home SHOULD lie. Willie contrasting Tho
attentions paid 10 NC, with tLose paid iO
the children Of the homc where / sfnid,
something like lhiS would oileu eouc into
my n.ind:
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1865-1872, 1867-10-25

Russia sends to the United States fol
100, 1000 Berdan rifles.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1865-1872, 1867-10-25

Baseball is on the ay South as we'll as
North.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1865-1872, 1867-10-25

A mad dog was Lillcda, North vcrsOp.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1867-03-14

'sI must cheat you Of your hope then, Majo
Amoy. My answer remains unchanged. [ fet
that it is impossible for me to comply with you
request
This announcement to Major Amory was as start
| ling as would have been clap Of thunder in
clear sky.
He sprang to his feet, his features betraying an
cry excitement and surprise, and exclaimed -
Surely Madam, you cannot be In earnest m tn
determination you have expressed
Elinor could not forbear stroke of sarcasm a
the officers vanity.
'Does Major Amory then deem himself so ire
istible as to conceive it matter for social wonde
that any lady should look unfavorably upon his ad
dresses however she may have been affected b
previous engagements ?"
'sZounds madam" said the Major furiousy
"you dare to add insult to Injury. Allow me +
ask if you have reflected upon the consequences o
this action of yours" @'' ...'''''
ssI am aware" said Elinor, proudly, "that il
making to me proposal which, under other cir
cumstances, would have been complimentary, yo'
have added to tia cowardly and ungentlemanl.
threat, which has made me hesitate the less in de
clining it" " .... ..' '.''.-
Major Amorys face grew pale With passion, ant
he bit his neither lip till it bled
"Miss Westvelt," he said, with an angry CLEAN
in his eyes, II do notknow how tits that you dar
address me in such contumelious terms. You ma!
think that the threat to which you allude was mer
child play. Let me tell you that you are mista
ken. am in earnest deadly earnest"
Einor, remembering the peddler's promise, re
piled boldly and disdainfully,
"You threatened, Major Amory in case Of m!
non compliance, to murder prisoner whom yo'
have IN your power. Think you, by such bas
means to win the love of an honorable madden
Ke upon your cowardice and cruelty, man ~
Elinor bent upon him look of such calm supe
riority that the officer quailed beneath it, but hi
resolution was not shaken. .~
Captain Peterson, your ragamuf6n lover, vii
be highly gratifed when he learns, as he shall, from
my lips tt 1T you had it in your power to save hin
and refused 1t shall be the last tidings to which
he listens before he is sent to his account
Elinor, with powerful effort, controlled the in
ward thrill of apprehension which Major Amory''
malignity inspired, and said,
81 do not stoop to supplcate you to forego {
crime, Major Amory, nor to justify myself for s
course which my own conscience approves 1 vii
only say this that am sure Captain Peterson woulc
not value life purchased by the degradation O.
one whom he processes to love"
Degradation l' repeated Major Amory furious
y. ... ."
eyes, degradation, sir. After the spirit you
have displayed within the last two days, can looE
upon marriage with you in no other light. "
Miss Westvelt-
'"This interview has lasted long enough, sir, y
said Einor haughtiy, and with queenly dignity she
swept out of the room." ..r....
"Now for my revengel' muttered the Major
"It shall not be an instant delayed. This proud
damsel shall yet regret this morning work"
TO BE CONCLUDED NEXT WEEK. ....
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.nless we choose to take the matter into our OWL

unless we choose to take the matter into our owl
hands.
'What would you have us do p asked tht
younger brother, already guessing at the meaning
of Dick s significant words.
"Major Amory is but one man." said Dick
meaningly. "We are two
'sYou would have us attack him, suppose.
"Yes, and why not p
s'Would it be necessary to kill him, do yor
think p asked the younger brother, shrinking witt
repuguance that proceeded more from instinc
than from principle, from Staying man in colo
blood for the basest of reasons that Of purloin
ing his money. s-
II don't know. That depends on him. But
its likely that we can overpower and bind him just
as we did Captain Peterson the other day."
Robert reflected moment, and then said:
'Dick, I've always followed your lead thus far;
Perhaps it would have been better if hadn't
But that's neither here nor there Itain't for me
Ito turn round and take theback track now. When
shall we have chance to do what we propose"
'That can't tell just yet. He may be along
tomorrow, and again, he may not be along tall the
day after. Anyway, he's likely to call at our cabin
whenever he does come"
"You wouldn't do it there. Think of Marga-
ret" ~
s'No, of course not. We should have to tie hel
first. She's mighty squeamish about what's right
and wrong. But we could follow him till he was
lat safe distance"
'sWeI Dick, daresay your plans the best
At any rate, havn't got any other to offer. Blu;
about the gold, we are to share alike2 That's q
bargain, isn'tit?'
eyes, Robert, there's my hand on it.
The two brothers walked slowly back to the
cabin. There was fresh burden upon the con-
science of each-the burden of intended crime.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1867-03-14

A Cold SLEIGH RIDE. The Potsyale J6zsal
of last week, publishes an account Of asleighing
party of ladies and gentlemen ffpm BE- Cair lsS-
ing been attacked on the mountain, as they were
going from that place to Mahony City, and robbed
The Journal said /: It may seem incredible, but it
is positively stated that the robbers stripped the
occupants Of the sleigh Of then clothing, leaving
nothing but the under-clothing Of the women @ aad
the Buffalo robes that were in the sleigh me
robbers compelled them to turn back and return 70
ST. Ghn.5We have since learned thar ths eou-
pants Of the sleigh were party OF maznedsmen
with women other than thslr Ea5 hS 49, oas
fora good time ION the sIy thnsaag lIs s insa
vens uaar the V;yss of The Aforesaid sgentemen mho
having 60 eot.wind of the delinquency OF their iege
lords had disguised themselves and laid IN wait for
the party, determined by this means to, .ayange
themselves and punish the ofanderRiiat. I'D ~
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sThere is more where that came from Robert,
said Dick, pointedly.
ssDid you see it Dick2'' said the younger broth
er.
eyes"
''Was there much?'
"a great deal The purse was large one, and
crowded full"
There was pause. ..
''Why should he have so much, and we so lit
te," said Dick at last, gloomiy. '"There amt any
Justice in it as I can see."
'sIts luck, suppose"
suThen the luck's against US, that's pretty Ger
tain and what more, it is likely to be so always,
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1867-03-14

amendment was officially declared to have become
part of the Constitution
That the measure proposed by this bill does VIC
late the Constitution in the particulars mentioned
and in many other ways which forbear to enume.
rate, is too clear to admit OF the least doubt. II
only remains to consider whether the injunctlons
of that instrument ought to be obeyed or not. !
think they ought to be obeyed, tor reasons which
will proceed to give as briefly as possible.
In the first place, it is, the only system of free
government which.We can hope to have as ma.
ton. When it ceases to be the rule OF our con-
duct, we may perhaps take our choice between
total dissolution Of the Union; but national iber.
y, regulated by law, will have passed beyond our
reach.
It is the best frame of government the world ev-
er saw No other is, or can be so well adapted to
the genius, habits or wants of the American peo-
ple. Combining the strength of great empire
with unspeakable blessings of local sef-goVern-
ment-having central power to defend the gen
eral interests and recognizing the authority OF the
State as the guardians of industrial rights It Is
"the sheet-anchor of our safety abroad and our
peace at home" It was ordained TO form more
perfect union, establish justice, insure domestic
tranquility, promote the general Welfafe, Pro!loe
for the common defense and secure the blessings
of liberty to ourselves and to our posteriy" These
1 GREAT . ends have been attained heretofore, and
will be again, by faithful obedience to it. but they
are certain to be lost five treat with disregard its
sacred obligations: @r -. ~. 80
It was to punish the gross crime ofdefying the
constitution, and to vindicate its supreme author
ty, that we carried on bloody war Of four years
| duration Shall we now acknowledge that we sac.
rifced million of lives and expended billions Of
treasure to enforce q Constitution which is moi
worthy of respect and preserHation2 IS,
Those who advocated the right ofsecession ale
ped In their own justification that we; had no fe
gard for law, and that their rightsof property, life
and liberty would not be safe under the consitu
ton, as administered by ua IF we now verify then
assertion, we prove that they we're in truth and II
fact fighting for their Gbarty, and instead Of bran
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1867-09-19

JAMES LAwREscE DE,L was born 1880 IN
Iaurens District, \. c., where he grew up to
manhood. lie married Miss Anna G. Lynes, Of
Colsmbia, IN November 1855, AID afterwards
removed To Lancaster 9. II. In 1865 he re-.
moved TO Monroe, N. o., where hc died, Sep
temhsr lat, 1867.
Tn January last he was smitt'n with rheumai
tsm from which disease he gradually sank I'M
ill death relieved him Of his sn'fsrings Much
Kindness was shown him during his illness, and
his remains have been decently Inferred In the
Cemetery at AoaIoe. Mr. Deal was distinguish.
ed for his fidelity Tn every trust, and for his
honesty and aprightncss lie had made no
profession Of religion up to his illness. Ii WAS
my privilege to visit him often, and his views
Of the plan Of salvation we're correct; hr ex,
pressed confidence IN God, and wishedto attach
himself TO the Church, which, however, he was
not permitted TO do, on account Of his extreme
prosuatipn
During his il!ness, his means were entirely
exhausted, aud he leaves q wife and four little
children utterly helpless, to mourn their ire
parrbe loss. The sympathies aud prayers OF
all God's people arc earn esty solicited in their
behalf A FRfkND.
Columbia Phoenix, Abbeville Banner, and
Anderson Intelligence, win please copy.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1867-09-19

gress possessed the right to enact such a
law, in the face Of the provision Of the
Cons,itu'ion W hich gives to the Executive
the power TO grant teprieves and par
don for all offences against the United
States. except in cases OF impeachment" ="
That the Act Of Congress ia uncons,i,u.
l'opal. in this psrticnlar at least, no sound
lawyer can entertain doub, hu, whe,h
er the Courts will so pronounce it, and il
thev do, whether their decision will be
made in time TO give the Amnesty any
practical advantage in the preseu, emer.
gency is exceedingly questionable.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1867-09-19
Confederate Payments.

The GreenviIle Enterprise reports the
following case lately decided IN the Uni
ted States Court:
The question came up on Monday be
fore Judge Bryan AS TO the validity OF
payments made under proceedings in the
South Carolina Cours during the war, in
Confederate money. The case. was n suit
bv /. X. Agnrw, administrator. against
Mrs Lncv 7. Thorn oson, Of Spartauburv.
widow Of Henry Thompson. admn,s,rs
trix During the war. a Bill in Equity.
at Spartanburg, WAS filed. calling in the
creditors of the estate Of Mr.. Thompson
The note due the psvee, who sssigred TO
the plaintiff in this case, was fled in
coir bv 8 3oho attorney, and agent Of
payee Propery (and-) OF the estate
was sold, and this debt, with that Of 9th
er creditors paid off by the proceed. in
were. The Judge ru'ed the proceedings
OF the State Coart not ohlig tory and III
rected the jury 10 find Tor the whole
amount OF the note against Mrs. Th"np
soo The'amount being under $4,000
no appeal can be taken; consequent, Y,
Mrs Thompson will have to sell more
property TO raise the money second
| time. .....
The Charleston Mercury. in pubhshio g
the above says,
at is presumed, from the facts before
us that the hol1er of rho nn,s ,non u,b;cb
the action was hr"nsh' had not accepted
payment in Confederate money; and that
he had assigned he note to the plaintiff
Tor valuable consideration. Tf this be the
case. the decision will MOI affect ANY pur
cha-es or sales for Confederate monay, In
which the expressed consideration wa.
accepted by the vender. .........
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1867-09-19
Southern News.

RICHMOND. Septemher 7 7-Yes'erdsv.
negro named Howe. who D. ad bought a
hrst class csr through ticket. North Of
washington. WAS Pu' of the Redmond,
fredericksburg aud Potomac cars near
this civ. havin refused to ride in the
negroes car. tie "as "bout 10 sue the
c"mpary. hut to day It ro'npromsed ths
matter by paying HIM 5000 dsmages -
80 -...s.aTI.m",.. - :. - uek'oe'
Tha n@.;., ,sa,.,..,;a" - 80. .a." -, 80
xhol. s,.,s hsvs hssn 100000 >, ,,"" ,a'I VIC
ona,,sn The total sn,s !. oIs o.,
Il - o'ooo
hIacks. The Whig h.s Information ,b.,
the Commanding General will o,de, the
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1867-09-19
The Presidents Amnesty,

The expected Amnesty Proclamation
OF President JOHNSON has appeared and
is published on another column. -Four
classes Of persons are excepted from it's
benefits: 1s,. Those condemned or agsinsl
whom legal proceedings are pending
I'd. Foreign agents Of the Confsderacy. -
3d. Military officers above the rank Of
brigsdiers and naval of,cer above cap
tains. 4sh. Persons implicated 10 Liz
coins assassination. .-..
the President has directed !ha. copies
OF bis late proslap alton be sent to all who
have taken the oath TO support the Con-
stitutiop, so that they may know officially
what is required ofthem according to that
document. a.t.
The effect Of the Presidents extension
OF pardon is the subject Of much specuIa
ton. The National InteH;geneer says
that the Csbinet understands it's legal
effect to be the relief Of all persons incluj
ed within It's terms rom all dIsquihhca
tions, as we'll as all penalties incurred by
their completely in the late rebe lion. and.
OF course $50 far as the action Of the gen
'erai government is concerned,) from disa
biii,y as to the exercise Of the right Of
suffrage. '7'o q"
There coc'd be no doubt OF its effect IN
respect to the right Of franchise, were 10
not FOR the following clause in a section
Of the reconstruction Actt aoo .ia
% "No persnn shan, az any time, be en-
titled 20 be- registered. .aor oVote, by rea.
son OF any executive pardon or smpeMy
for any ACT or thing, shich., without ysueb
pardon or smpssy, would disqsslify him
from registering OF voting" ' '-'' y'''
The question then occurs, whether Con
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1867-09-19
NEW ADVERTISER ENTS.
Sheriff Sale.

Uf VIRTUE of Fl Fas 10 me directed,
IL "ill sell ut Lancaster Court House on
the first Monday in October next, within
he legal hours of sale, the following prop.
er;y Il wit:
Fortv acres Of Land. more or less. ad.
joining lands Of Graham Tidw.l and 9th.
era. Levied on and 10 be sold AS the prop.
erty of Joseph Clark AT the suit of the
State for Taxes '.. ...
Also. so acres. more or less. adjoining
lands of ] x. rruesd ,le and others Lev.
led on ard 10 b. sold m the property Of
Joseph Clarke at the suit Of The State for
Taxes. ...
Also, One Hundred and sixty ceres Of
land. more or le--. near Pleasant Hill, ad-
joining l'nds orc II. Tidws'i, r Trues
"aie DR. X Beckham nd Others Lev
led on nnd to be sold as the property of
J"seph Clarke, at the suit Of the State for
Taxes
TERMS CASH-Purchaser to pay for
papers.
J. r. COUSAaT, 8. l.. ID.
Sspt. l6. 1867. 81