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Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1865-1872, 1867-04-26
Reconstruction.

The Washington Iateiiiyeacer has re-
ceiyed advices from various Conservative
sources in Virginia, the Carolinas and
Georgia, to the effect that there is much
less difficulty as to reconstruction than
was expected. The Congressional plan is
generally acquicsced in, and no idea pre-
walls in these States OF suspending State
cooperation on the work Of Reorganization
with any expectation that the Supreme
Court will grant an Injunction. The III.
teHigcncer adds that restoration cannot be
deferred without prolonged and aggravated
injury to tho material interests Of the
South.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1865-1872, 1867-04-26
The Freedmen.

Reports of freedrncn's affairs received in
Washington from South Carolina, Ken.
lucky and Mississippi, represent that
generally the freedmen are improving in
their condition and prospects. The sent.
ment of the whites toward them is not
displayed in so much open injustice and
outrage. Schools are prospecting and
growing in favor. The great restitution
in some portions Of South Carolina has
been relieved by the efforts of Northern
Southern Relief Associations. The courts
in Mississippi are said TO manifest dis
position 70 do impartial justice.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1865-1872, 1867-04-26

alarm prevails and dogs are slaughtered
without mercy. Doubtless many innoxious
animals have been sacrificed, and it is
hardly possible that every biting canine Is
rabid, yet the deaths by hydrophobia have
been sufficiently numerous to show that
there is ground for alarm.
We have noticed in our exchanges dur
the last month or two more accounts of
deaths from the bite Of dogs than in a6y
year previous. Tbe.eyil is one which de-
mands prompt and vigorous treatment.
Dogs may be useful for hunting, and for
the guarding of stores and dwellings. bdt
there is no reason, in tho city especially,
for their being allowed to run about I'M
muzzled. One human life is worth more
than all the ours in creation. We trust
that timely action by our city authorities
may save us from the outbreak Of such a
panic--and that not causeless one-as
now exists at Chicago Il Gazette.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1865-1872, 1867-04-26
Buralars In Indiana.

-Four gay aud festive young "burgu-
liers," supposed to be graduates Of the
Cincinnati high school Of thieves, seem to
have tired of city "work," and started out
for little recreation in the rural districts,
with a sinister eye to business. The four
jolly scoundrels struck Connersville
Thursday night and went through half
dozen houses, pistol in hand. picking up
stray pairs of pantaloons, wallets and
watches, and threatening to shoot the in
mates if they made any objection. At
DR.. Gregg's they made good haul. On
Wednesday night the party "did" the
town Of Milton. ten miles from Conncrs-
willie, entering eight houses. They got
eighty dollars in money from Richard
aud new suit OF clothes from
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1865-1872, 1867-04-26
AcknoWIe duments.

Hon. ]. II. Farquhar has placed u.
under obligations by presenting US with a
good variety of garden seeds from the Dc
partment of Agriculture.
Hon. 3. L. Butler will please Except
our thanks for a copy OF the debate be-
tween him and Mr.. Bingham Of Ohio on
the Million Appropriation bill for the re-
lief of Southern rebels.
Hon. G. w. Julian has also placed us
under obligations fer late favors.
We are also indebted to Hon. Isaac
Newton, Commissioner of Agriculture,
for the monthly report for March Of the
Agricultural Department.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1865-1872, 1867-04-26
Prospects for The July Session.

The Washington Chronicle says that
when the Senate adjourned the impression
seemed to be almost universal that there
would be no quorum in either house on
the third Of July next. The feeling be-
tween the Senator's and Executive was so
comparatively cordial, and intelligence
from the South promising submission to
the terms Of reconstruction SO suspicious,
that very few doubted that the measures
Of Congress had anticipated and foreclosed
all chance of difficulty and discussion.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1865-1872, 1867-04-26
IMPROVEMENTS.
For the American.
Singular Phenomenon.


In the region of Anoka, Minnesota, on
the morning of March II, 1867, occurred
a singularly interesting phenomenon
The weather was cold-for the time Of
year, remarkably cold. For several days
previous, the thermometer had ranged, in
the carly morning, from ten to twenty
five degrees below zero. On the mornin z
in question the temperature was --l3'. A
very slight movement Of the air was per-
ceptible from a southerly direction. There
was no cloud visible in any direction, but
the entire atmosphere, at considerable
distance above the earth, seemed to be
filled with thin, hazy, nebulous fog. only
dense ceough to obscure the sky but very
slightly. About eight o'clock when the
sun was near twenty. four degrees above the
horizon, broad circle of white light OK
tended entirely around the heavens, parallel
to the horizon, at the same elevation with
the sun, and passing apparently through
its disk On this circle were four per-
helia, or mock suns two about % degrees
from the sun on each side, Of exceeding
brlliancy and beauty the other two OF
moderate brightness, each 120 degrees
from the sun, and the same distance from
each other.
. Between tho sun and the zenith, having
the zenith for the center, and of course
parallel with the first circle, were two
other partial circles ono % degrees above
the sun, or one.ihird tho distance from il
to tho zenith; the other, another third OF
the distance, or % degrees from the 20
NTH the two dividing tho space from
the sun to the zenith in.threc equal parts.
AT the same time there were two other
partial circles, rather more than semicir-
cles, curved in tho opposite direction and
having the sun for their center. Their
re spec,ivc distances from the sun were %
aud Al degrees; at their greatest elevation
they touched the other circles externally.
Where the circle nearest the sun and par
TALLY surrounding it, intersected the zone
Of white light first mentioned, were loca-
ted the two brightest perhelia. All these
circles, except the white one first men,
toned, were colored like the rainbow !;
the two around the sun and the lower one
around the zenith were rather dim. The
upper one curving so as to surround the
zenith. if it had been complete, was equal
in brilliancy to the ordinary rainbow; its
breadth was rather greater than that Of
the rainbow, its extent nearly semi
circle, gradually fading out towards the
extremitics. In all these colored rings,
the order of the color was the same as
of the rainbow, the red in every instance
beng-next the sun, All who beheld the
spectacle agree in pronouncing it the
most sublime and most beautiful phenome-
non of the kind they ever witnessed.
The appearance continued above half an
hour, slowly fading away at last. AS tho
sun rose higher all the circles and perhelia
rose proportionally with it---thosc between
the sun and zenith still dividing tho dis
lance into equal portions, aud contract
Ing at The same rate, Clyls.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1865-1872, 1867-04-26
The Fish Law.

The indianapolis Journal thus remarks
in regard to the provisions Of tho Fish
Law:
The modes Of taking fish which are for
hidden, are trapping, netting, shooting and
refining OF these SEEMING is the most de.
structiye, and the Legislature had special
regard to Il 10 shaping the law. Tho pro-
hibition Of these modes Of fishing is ALSO
lutte, during all seasons, for two years. No
seining or netting or trapping or shooting
is permitted at all ia that time. After
that, either eau be practiced from the first
day Of September to the first day Of May.
This limitation is intended to protect fish
during the spawning season. But 1t is not
improbable that the next Legislature will
amend this portion of the law by prohibit
ing these illegal modes altogether. The
prohibition extends TO every stream. river,
lake and pond in the State, except the st.
Joseph and Ohio. The fine for a violation
Of the law can notbe less than Eve dollars
with costs, and it may be twenty-five dol
lars. Fishing with hook and line is
permitted at all seasons, and this permits
sion, under the accepted construction Of
all laws, carries with it permission
to do whatever may be indispensable
to its usc Therefore it will be lawful to
sein minnows for bait. Minnows suitable
for such purpose arc not the fish the law
intends TO protect, as they are not fit for
food and never become so, however large
they may grow. Spearing or gigging fish
is not rrohibiiedi but the permission tc
gig is Of precious little importance now
though twenty five or thirty years ago the
very best Ash were taken in that way in
great numbers. We trust that all good
citizens will see TO it that this wholesome
law is enforced, and they will soon find
that their care has been abundantly re.
paid by tho increased stock Of fish in oui
rivers and lakes.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1865-1872, 1867-04-26
Billiards.

An old law OF the State of Ohio has
been dug up by the Judge Of the Criminal
Court at Cincinnati, in charge to the
Grand Jury,which makes billiard playing
when the game decides who shall pay the
rent Of the table. gambling. This statute
has not been enforced for so long that il
has, like the penalty for profane swearing,
been forgotten. The probable action Of
the grand inquest canses an unpleasant
thrill among the billiard saloon keepers
ia that city.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1865-1872, 1867-04-26
Rsim5arslna Commissioners.

Under an act Of March %, 1867, to re.
imburse the States Of Ohio and Indiana
for moneys expended for enrolling, equip
ping, and provisioning militia to aid in
suppressing the rebellion. the President,
Wednesday, appointed the following Com.
missioners, viz; For Ohio, Brcvet Major.
General Silas Casey, Lieutenant Colonel
Lorenzo Siisrcaves, aud j. Johnston
House, Of New York; for Indiana, John
s. rhiIlip', of Missouri, las. &. Robinson,
Of Illinois, and Frank Wolford, of Ken
tn ~
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1865-1872, 1867-04-26
ExsGov. Morton's Speech.

The following is the concluding para
graph of an address made 10 the colored
people Of Washington last week by Ex-
Gov. Morton:
The great example which las been set
by Congress in establishing universal suf
fraee in the late rebel States, must prevail
with all the Northern States where uni
versal s0frrogstdoa moi yeLaxist Whom
Congress has given suffrage to colored men
of the plantation, it cannot be refused to
the better educated and more intelligent
colorcd men of the Northern States
When Representatives of the Northern
States have, by their votes, conferred suf
frage upon the colored men of the South
ern States and Of this District, they cannot
deny it to the small number of colored men
in their own midst The question Of univer-
sal suffrage in the Northern States, there
fore. can scarcely be considered an open orc.
1t will be settled in favor Of equal rights
and of equal suffrage, in very short time.
| have no doabt, in ell the States of the
North. l do not desire TO continue the
bitterness of feeling that now prevails be-
tween the loyal people and those who
have been disloyal. | would that all the
wounds of the Republic were healed up.
But bear in mind that you are not called
upon, neither here nor anywhere in the
South, to show your willingness to for
give the injuries of the past by elevating
your old oppressors to Office. You can
show your willingness to forgive the wrongs
that you have suffered for generations in
other ways, and by other means, than
again olevating them to rule over you.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1865-1872, 1867-04-26
SENATOR WILSON'S SOUTHERN
TOUR.

RICHMOND, VA. April 81.
Senator Wilson spoke OF Orange Court
House yesterday lie rcc6unted the events
which led to the war, and said that after
It's close the North had no i'll feeling to-
ward the South. The South was then SUBJ
missiye, and had the measures now pend
ing been adopted directly at the end Of
the conflict, the South would have ac-
knowledged that the Government was just
and liberal. But when Mr.. johnson as
sumed power, he adopted the difficult pol
icy which had brought on al this dissat-
isfaction.. Mr.. Lincoln had prepared
eight conditions for pardoned rebels, oil
Of which met his (Wilson's) approval.
Mr.. johnson proposed fourteen, which
were six too many. lie (Wilson) had
never favored the twenty thousand dollar
clause, for he wanted the South, except
few prominent rebels, to be at liberty to
90 to work = The South had complained
of Congress for violating the Constitution,
and yet upheld Mr.. johnson in his viola
tons of the Constitution. In reconstruct
ing the States the speaker was opposed to
a black mans party, or white mans
party. Let all who favor human bondage
go tog cthe5 and all who favor freedom
and progrcssgo together. If any rebels
had cast aside their deusions, let them
Major Lee. Slste Senator from
Orange, replied 10 Mr.. Wilson. He charg-
cd the introduction of slavery upon the
North, and said that Lincoln did not at
a. rot ,nt a. Eko..4. h. FL al 4
the Southern people were the blacks best
friends.
Mr. Wilson replied tina. IN a year The
North would give the negroes suffrage
He said conGscation might follow if tho
Reconstruction bill was rot accepted
RIcuMoND, April %.
Senator Wilson addressed crowd Of
about COCO persons from the capitol steps
this afternoon. Nearly all those present
were colored, though all classes of whites
were represented. lie gave the history
Of reconstruction, argued that the Prcsi
dents policy had caused more unhnrpi-
ness than the work Of any one man in
America, and urged the election of men
to State Offices and Congress who favor
honest acceptance of the policy of the ma
ton. lie had no fear Of the colored vote
Of Virginia being controlled by seces-
sionists, and appealed to the old Wings to
unite their fortunes with the Republican,
party. lie advised the DISTINGUISHED class
that by speaking and working for the ma
tional policy, they would show their coun-
trymen that the disabilities now imposed
on them ought to be removed, and coun-
try that had proved its generosity would
not forget them.
Gov. Pierpont made brief speech ad-
yising the colored people to work and
make the old State bloom again.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1865-1872, 1867-04-26
The Injunction Cases

In the Supreme Court last week occdpied
less that ten minutes. Mcssrs. Sharkey
and Walker having amended the Missis.
sippi bill so that it applies only to Stan
ton, Grant and Ord, asked aud received
leave to file it. Mr.. O'Conner made mo-
ton to fix the day for arguing in favor of
the preliminary injunction, and named
Friday of this week. Mr.. Stanberry
moved to dismiss both bills on the ground
that the Court has no jurisdiction. Argu.
ment on this motion must be heard before
Mr.. O'Connor's motion is considered, and
IL was agreed that il should come up on
the. 10Th inst. Mr. Stanberry viii claim
that the Court has no jurisdiction because
the question involved is purely political.
Tho constiiutionality Of the Military bill
is not involved in the point tue Attorney
General makes.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1865-1872, 1867-04-26

Mr.. Whistler. They entered one room,
in which two persons were sleeping, with
nearly wo,thousand dollars in their pan
falcons pockets, but we're frightened off
by the barking Of a little dog. After get
ting through with Milton. they went, the
same night, to Cambridge, where they en-
tered several houses, taking two watches
from Mr. Enyart, and two hundred dollars
in jewelry from Mrs. Wilson, at the Pa
cifc Hotel Saturday evening the party
was "pullcd" at Richmond, and lodged in
the calaboosc. They broke jail before
morning. were re-arrested In Fayette coun-
ty, and are now safely housed in Jail at
ConncrsviIlc.-[ indianapolis Herald, April
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1865-1872, 1867-04-26
vacancias-

The ADJOURNMENT Of the Senate on
Sasdrdly leaves four or fsc vacancies in
internal revenue ofi,s in Indiana, IHi-
nois and Wisconsin. No Consul General
at Havana was confirmed. Under the
tenure Of Office act vacancies cannot be
dlled, as they could DO previous to the
passage of that law, by the President,
during the recess of Congress.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1865-1872, 1867-04-26
Claims Of Ohio and Indiana Citizen.

AS a large number of letters are re-
ccivcd at the Treasury Department from
citizens Of Ohio and Indiana, asking how
they shall proceed 10 collect claims for
supplies furnished to the militia Of those
States, II seems proper to say that the rc.
cent act Of Congress merely provides for
reimbursiug these States for their expen-
scs on account Of militia forces, and ciii-
zens having claims that fall within the
provisions Of said act, must present them
to their respective State authosIies for
payment, and not directly to the General
Government. There is therefore no occa-
sion to write TO the Treasury Department
about the matter.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1865-1872, 1867-04-26
Primary Vote 6 ystem.

Fayetio County has adopted the prima-
ry vote system, and nominated the editor
of the Connersyille Times for the Office of
County Auditor. Jennings County nom.
mates by primary vote. instead of the
worn-ou, Convention system, which leaves
the power Of making ticket mainly with
the County towns.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1865-1872, 1867-04-26
State Normal School.

The State Normal School has been loca-
ted at Terre Ilaute. The city taxes her.
self $4,000. The Legislature at its last
session appropriated $4,000 towards the
buildings. Il is calculated that $4,000
moro will be required to furnish the
building and fence the grounds.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1865-1872, 1867-04-26
Mass Meeting al s,yana,h, Ga.

A mass meeting of citizens was held
on Thursday evening at Savannah, Ca,
and addressed by Ex-Gov. Brown, who
spoke an hour and half. advising sub
mission to the Military bill, as the best
alternative left the people of the South.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1865-1872, 1867-04-26
Hon. G. w. Julian.

On Wednesday We had the pleasure Of
a visit from Hon. G.. w. Julian, who pro-
poses to address the people of Franklin
County as soon as the prescn. busy season
with the farmers is over. Due notice will
be given Of the day appointed.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1865-1872, 1867-04-26
Mad DOES.

Hydrophobia seems to be raging as an
epidemic just now. Mad dogs abound at
Chicago, Indianapolis aud Evansville, and
some have been Killed in Cincinnati, in
Covington and in Germantown, Mont.
gomcry county, Ohio. In Chicago general
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1865-1872, 1867-04-26
Threatened Indian War.

We have news from the plains to the
effect that the Indians are only waiting
for the grass to grow before beginning the
long threatened war. A large army will
be at once sent out to check their designs.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1865-1872, 1867-04-26
NOTICE

ITO those vho have donated to tie W. W y.R.R-.
that an excursion train will leave Laurel on The.
FIRST day of May. 1867 at o'clock In the morning
ard return in the esenir to circnnati and back
Az pariiee Who have aid their money are res
pectiully invited 10 a ride.
Py order Of Messrs. Lord Peters.
JOHN Golfer, Collecting lgert.
apl9-2 v
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1865-1872, 1867-04-26
Race.

We learn that tho Valley and the juno
ton Railroads are running considerable
race as to which shall interscct with the
hicago Air Line Railroad, FIRST. The
Valley ut Ilagerstown, or Junction at
New Castle. We say SO in, rather in
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1865-1872, 1867-04-26
Hon. VIII Cumbaok,

On Monday, May 18th, was elected
President of the state Sunday School
Convention, which assembled at Indiana
polls.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1865-1872, 1867-04-26
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
FOR SALE AT a BARGAIN.

Good Frame House and Lot in Mt. Carmel
for sale. House contains three rooms, good lot,
and In n pleasant part Of the town. The house w.
in good order. Price $500 In payments. For par
tculars, enquire of John Dalton, Mt. Carmel. OF
address James Dalton, in Cincinnati, box 224i.-
apr % 3w
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1865-1872, 1867-04-26

The Greensburg papers have nominated
Senator Morton as their candidate for the
next Presidency.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1865-1872, 1867-04-26
Evaded.

The Prohibitory Liquor Law of Massa-
chusctts is being evaded by selling mincc
pies well saturated with brandy.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1865-1872, 1867-04-26
Probable War In Europe /.

The impression at the French legation
in Washington, Tuesday night, was that
European war is inevitable.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1865-1872, 1867-04-26
Rejected.

The Senate has rejected the nomination
Of VIM. NJ. Lush, Assessor of Internal
Revenue for the Second District of In
diana.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1865-1872, 1867-04-26
CARRIAGE AND BUGGY
w ANUFACTORYI
s. 81. @. LOPER,
FAIRFIELD. INDIANA.

Is extensively engaged in the manufacture o.
l. Carriages, Buggies, sulkies, Spring Wagonss-
aud all other kinds Of vehicles for the comfo
and accommodation Of the prbiic.
They have the largest ard most complete es-
tabli hment for the mapufacturc Of these articles
aud are prepared to turn out order Ia ne short
time, and in as workmanlike and substantial
manner as can be had at any manufac, DRY at Gin
cinnati, ard at as fair and more accommodating
terms. They employ competent set Of hands
throughout all departments Of ths business. All
work warranted. Repairing done ON short notice :.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1865-1872, 1867-04-26
Assessment Of INTER-
nal Revenue.
NOTICE or Appeals

n accordance with Section 10 Of IAN act 20 pro-
vide internal Revsr nc TO ,rTToit the Govern
ment, TO pay interest On the Julie dsbt, end for
other rIoses," office Is hereby given that np-
pcas relative 10 any erroneous nssessmt Mt emu
mera'ion by the Assistant Assessor in The County
of Franklin. Division No. 5. viii be heard and de-
tcruiined by me my flee at Brcohvi.ie in said
County on Thursday. May %, 1901. All sreh sp-
peals must tie made in Fi'ipg.
r.. II F. SWIFT.
npI9-2w US. Asscssor, 4 Dit. lad.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1865-1872, 1867-04-26
saIes.room at RrookrlIle.

We have In connection with cur establishments
sales-room in Brookyille, in the wareroom i'm
inediately in the Of Rockafeilar's store, aud
opposite the Valley House Livery Stable, where
we will keep on hand ut al times, catria gcs, Bug
gies, &C., of the most approved styles on eAhi6i.
tion and for sale. pcrsons desiring good arti-
Gle in our line can be accommodated good tcrms
In our absence at Rockville, Mr.. ALIEN Tuck
ER will sell for us. ape An
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1865-1872, 1867-04-26
Goina TO Stump the South.

Senators Nye and Pomeroy, and Repre-
feutatives Butler and Kelly are going
SsDth to make speeches this summer.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1865-1872, 1867-04-26

The three Hughes munderers viii be
hung at Cincinnati next Tuesday.