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Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1865-1872, 1868-04-17
impeachment.

The Senate met for the trial Of impeach.
ment al l2 o'clock on Thursday, 9th inst.
The Chief Justice inquired whether the
Managers had any more evidence to in
troduce? Mr.. Butler said they had. and
called w, Howard Of Alabama, who tesii.
fed that the President refused to give him
an Office, unless be would support my
policy" aud oppose Congress. Foster
Blodgett, Of Augusta, Ga, was called,
aud testified that he was Postmaster Of
that city, but was removed by the Presi-
dent. Mr.. Butler stated that he would in
troducs documentary evidence 10 show
that the President had nevcr communica.
ted the reasons OF Mr.. Blodgett's removal
10 the Senate. Judge Curtis then rose
and began tho opening argument for the
President lie spoke about three hours.
His main sirenehih on Thursday was de-
voted to showing that the Tenure-of-Q Office
Inv did not apply to Mr. Stanton.
On Friday Mr.. Curtis resumed his ar.
gument, speaking for ahoat two hours,
aud discussing the articles after the second
quite briefly. After ho concluded, General
Lorenzo Thomas was introduced rs the
Gut witness for the defense, who gave an
account Of his interviews with the Prosi.
dent and Secretary Stanton, relative to
getting possession Of the War Department.
Ills cross examination by General Butler
was very severe, and, in tho opinion of
some, unnecessarily harsh, but il resulted
In securing someimportant admissions.
On Saturday General Thomas was call
ed upon the stand at his own request 10
correct some Of his previous testimony,
aud proceeded 10 soften down most of tho
statements made which bore hard on tho
President, but General Butler rather rid.
died the Generals outworks by his cross.
examination. Goneral Sherman was next
called TO the stand, and testified that he
had been twice. Offered tho place Of Score
tsfy Of War, aud had declined H. An
effort was made TO have him testify regard.
Ing tie conversations Of the President
with ham on tho subject. but the Senate
,opriimss, by yea and nay votes, refused
~ receive IL. This defeated aud eoosused
the prs.ijeass counted ~ much Ihs. they
were not prepared 10 30 90. and the Senate
sdjvugned
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1865-1872, 1868-04-17

Monday was the most exciting day which
has thus far marked the trial of impeach-
ment. The Senate laid on the table the
motion to permit additional speeches at
the close. Gen. Sherman was again called
to the stand, and new efforts made to elicit
FROM him the substance:of his conversations
with the President, but the Senate refused
to allow the question to be put Senator
johnson, however, caused Mr.. Sherman to
be recalled, and himselfput similar ques-
ton, which the Senate allowed the Gener-
al to answer. His answer was one totally
unexpected, and astonished, most of all,
the Presidents counsel, for it made very
strongly against their client. they en-
desvored to cross question him, but siren
uous opposition was made, and the Senate
refpsed,to admit il. <s
Whenthe Senate assembled on Tues
day, Mr.. Evarts announced that Mr., Stan
berry had been taken suddenly i'll, and could
not be present. Owing to the fact that the
other counsellors ofthe President had not
sufficient knowledge Of; The evidcpce to pro-
coed in the case, he asked for an adjourn
ment. The Court adjourned for the day.
TIE Senate discussed for some time, aud
finally passed a bill to have printed 5000
copies Of the report of the impeachment
trial e -
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1865-1872, 1868-04-17
Suicides.

George w. George, resident of Gin
cinnaii, committed suicide on Tuesday
night, at the Bates House, Indianapolis,
by shooting himself in the head. Ills
body was not discovered until noon next
day. 1t appears from letter addressed
to bis son, that he had been resolving for
year and half to commit the deed, but
had delayed it for various reasons, and
was finally impelled to ii by the failure Of
success in a patent right that he was en-
deav oring to sell.
Aypuug man named George Noble,
brother Of General Larz Noble, present
Clerk of the Supreme Court of Indiana,
committed suicide on Monday, at Centre
vile, Indiana, by shooting himself through
the head. 80
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1865-1872, 1868-04-17
Dreadful Accident.

A dreadful accident occurred in Chicago
last Friday night at St. Mary's Cathedral,
on the corner of Madison street and Wa
bash avenue. The Cathedral was denselv
packed on the occasion Of Good Friday
services, when the alarm Of fire suddenly
arose which created panic in the Church
and a rvsh to the door. The panic-strick.
EN- crowd trode upon one another after the
usual manner of people in such condition.
Three women were killed outright, three
others were fatally injured, aud large
number moro or less hurt.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1865-1872, 1868-04-17
The Convention on Sturdy.

We are not disposed to say much about
the Convention which met hsrs last sat-
surdAy 7. as its proceedings were not at all
hsrmosions--thOugh the lack Of harmony
was .'sall in the family" il was only for
The time being. OF course every true Be
publican win vote for the nominee, what
ever differences may have suddenly sprune
up during the meetiug. There is no doubt
that Mr.. Julian will be nominated, and
Iet'srsry man Of Ms 20 for him with a will
and determination that he shall be elected
by an overwhelming majority. Let there
be no division among us when it comes
70 rotiag, whatever our preference may
have been heretofore. This is the true
policy, and we shall triumpbantly sue.
ceed f~
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1865-1872, 1868-04-17
The Nominating Election.

Which came OF n the several townships
Of this county, on Monday, was character.
aed by less excitement than any one held
in Old Wayne for several years past, where
Congressional candidates were voted for.
We heard Of no harsh expressions or un.
kidd feelings INDUCED, by friends of the
different candidates for Congress, OF the
poll OF this township. Only few, very
few Republicans hesitated about pledping
themselves to support the nominee Of the
District Convention. Its plainly apparent
to every one, that If any party shall at
tempt TO unite for the purpose Of defeating
political foe, every individual member
Of il must consent to yield his personal
preferences, in case he happens TO DO in
the minority, and support the choice Of
the majority, or the party might as well at
once refuse to 20 through the farce OF n
nomination. Every man who has taken
part In the nomination, Is bound, in honor,
to help elect the nominee, and he who
forieits his implied pledge in this particular
would not, In our judgment, be a sale map
to trust in other matters.- Richmond
Telegam.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1865-1872, 1868-04-17
Another Railroad.

: Articles Of association OF the American
Central Railway Company Of Indiana were
filed in the Secretary Of States Office on
Saturday. The road is to run from Fort
wayneto the State line, Eat or near the
poin, where wesirly line drawn from Fort
Wayne to the town Of Lacon, Marshall
county, Illinois. will cross the line" 1t
will then intersect aud connect with the
American Central Railway of Illinois. The
length Of the proposed road Is one hundred
and twenty three miles, and will pass
through the counties Of Allen, Whitley,
kosciusko, Fulton, Pulaski, Jasper and
Newton. The company has capital stock
Of 5000 900, divided in sixty thousand
shares Of fifty dollars each.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1865-1872, 1868-04-17
LETTER FROM HARRISON.
HARRISON, April OH, ls6

~.
Dear american, = After so long n silence
| again make feeble effort towards con.
tributipg for your interesting columns.
The weather is very cold aud disagreeable
for the time of year. 1t has been showing
since early morn, aud up to this time is
still endeavoring to robe the earth with
its white mantle.
d would like very much to say few
words TO ARGUS the ego,ist; but on
account of the contemplate manner in
which he spoke of the young folks of
Harrison, justice demands that he should
be treated with silence. lie says have
been attending the Harrison High School
for two years. Oh, days OF my youth. thou
hast returned. lie also compartments my
writings 10y laying they.sie soil; the truth.
Of course, caunot deny; but stliI thiLk
he has the same right 10 judge that an ia.
toxicaied man has. Because he is drunk,
he thinks every one elso is ia the same
condition. lie again insinuates that
Friend Perry" and are in the hsb, Of
visiting The grog shops on the Sabbath.
Our singing does not attract attention, vi
course We are unss.umlng men, aud
when | say men, don't mean boy from
the Harrison High School; for IL Argus
will take the trouble to examine the books
belonging to the Township, lac will dis.
cover that 10 part my money helped 10
erect the aforesaid school. house.
Ills criticisms on the Clloninn were
both ungentlemanly aud unjust The
Clionian Literary Society did give an EN-
,er,ainmeut. The members were amateurs
aud did their best to please the public,
aud |, for Que. was surprised TO discover
that we bad in our little village man
mean enough 10 do all ia his power e
mar the progress Of Society gotten up
for as good purpose as the Cioniun was
Yet this is the same old rule repeated
nothing can live and flourish la harrison
for there is a certain class in this place
that are ignorant themselves, aud are
enemies to any Society that is calculated
TO raise the minds Of the young to q high.
err standard than their own. Argus
thinks my writings will pass for Common
School compositions. Thanks fer his
expressing himself SO in my favor. But
must say he has better opinion of m,
writings than have OF his. Friend Perry
would also do we'll il be would iod ou
who he is speaking OF before he aceusei
another Of being poor citizen.
There is no news OF importance at tn,
present time. Business is still dull, ant
is likely to be until Spring fairly opens
then We have hopes Of change for .h'
better. No more at present.
am as ever, yours res pectfully,
BILL Friendly.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1865-1872, 1868-04-17
impeachment Endorsed.

The Washington correspondent Of the
Cincinnati Gose1e says:
The primary elections in those counties
where vote was taken for candidate for
Congress, were well attended, and the vote
cast was usually large. These elections
were not held TO any considerable extent
in any but the three districts now known
as tho Fourth, Seventh aud Ninth, repre-
scented respectively by Julian, Orih aud
Shsnks. II was known for some days be-
fore that these gentlemen would, in all
probability, be nominated, but il was sup
posed by on one thaithe vote given them
would be so heavy. The Conventions are
yet TO be held in all those districts, but
there can DO no doubt as to the result OF
them. In the canvass, these gentlemen
have been opposed by strong and popular
men as candidates, but while each one has
remained at his post in Washington aud
has taken active no part 10 the canvass, che
vote for them has been overwhelming.
The TRUTHS, the Republicans Of Indiana
are united upon the impeachment question,
and they take this method Of showing their
appreciation Of men who stand squarely
70 the work required Of them.
The Gasstte says editorially:
Wayne County, Ind, gave Julian ma.
jority Of l,OS7 over oil competitors, for the
Congressional nomination, The people OF
Indiana seem disposed TO return their
Congressman who have proved SO faithful
in the Foftieth Congress 10 the principles
upon which they were elected.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1865-1872, 1868-04-17
Approaching Election In GeorqIa.

In order that there may be fairness in
the approaching election in Georgia, Gen,
Meade directs that the ballot boxes shall
not DO opened, or the votes counted or
any information of the progress of tho
election be given, unit the polls are closed.
After the voting is closed the managers
shall select two men Of character from the
opposite parties, who shall be permitted to
DO present at tho counting Of the ballots,
and to witness and verify such counting.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1865-1872, 1868-04-17
Assassination In Canada.

The assassination Of Thomas Darcy
McGee, member Of tho Parliament Of
Upper Canada, at Ottawa, on Tuesday Of
last week, was undoubtedly the vengeance
often threatened against him for his
course in reference TO the Fenian
invasion Of Canada. His opposition. com.
ing from one who In 1913 was member
OF the revolutionary party in Ireland. was
looked upon as treachory to his country
men, who felt that Ireland had a right
10 expect his sympathies. at least, in any
effort to secure her freedom, Il Washing
ton Chronicle.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1865-1872, 1868-04-17
Stanton for Secretary Of the Treasury,

Z The Governor aud State Officers of Penn
sylyania, with oil the Republican members
Of the Legislature, Lave signed letter to
United States Senator Cameron. asking
him, in the event Of Mr.. Wade's coming to
the Presidency, to urge the transfer ofthe
Hon. L. NJ. Stanton from the post Of See.
rotary of War to that of Secretary of the
Treasury.
Secretary Stanton has written letter to
Senator Cameron, earnestly requesting
him not to take any steps in accordance
with the request Of the Pennsylvania Re-
publicans, to secure, in certain contin-
geucy, his transfer to the Treasury Depart.
msnt. Mr.. Stanton announces his inten-
tion;to retire to private lii. as soon as his
successor is appointed aud confirmed.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1865-1872, 1868-04-17
Endorsed by the People.

Tlla Republican voters at the primary
elections in Indiana on Monday endorsed
lor denomination Hon. q, w. Julian,
General j. T.. q. Shanks. and G.. s. Onh.
Thus il will BIO seen that tho men who
voted impeaehment all the time will be
triumphantly sustained by the people.
What makes the endorsement more en-
pbatic isihe fact that the members re-
nsioed In their seats attending to their
Congregational duties and did not run
home hunting for denomination. -
Washington Chronicle.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1865-1872, 1868-04-17
Terrible Disaster.

A terrible disaster happened early on
Thursday OF last week, on Lake Michi-
gan. The Sea Bird, fine steamer, val
uod at sc, 900, was discovered to be on
fire about six O'Clock in the morning aud
in few minutes the flames were beyond
control. There were about one hundred
persons, passengers and crew, on board,
and Of this number only two are known
to have been saved. From the statements
Of those who were rescued, and the Cap
tain Of the Cordelia, the boat which
brought to Chicago the two survivors, II
appears that the porter Of the boat threw
overheard, in the early morning, some
live Goals, and 1t is supposed that one Of
these fell among some loose freigh: which
was on the deck. The alarm Of fro was
sounded in short time, but both passen
gers and crew appear to have been so
overcome by fright that they were unable
to take any efficient means to secure their
safety.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1865-1872, 1868-04-17
COMMISSIONERS SALE OF REAL
ESTlTE.


i Common Pleas Of Franklin County. Indiana,
Commissioner for that purpose, tanless pre-
vioasiy SOLD at private sale viii, sh the prsni-
ses,
On Saturday, Hcy 16fh. 1868,
between the hours Of and o'clock r. n, e.
pose sale at public auction the land ordered TO
be sold In the case OF Matthew Hutchinson snd
others W.. Gideon Rynsn and others, new Tsndirg
In said Court. and situate 10 said County. 10 Wit
One Cut Lot containing ~ acres more OF less,
and numbered 800, described thus; commeneing
at stake on the East side Of G. ClxrKsors LOT,
being 7ok poles from the section line IsnnipK
between sections 10 and 20, running North 90
deg. East from said line 20 poles to stake,
thence South 81 deg. AZ poles 10 the run, thence
down the said run south 81 - deg. West 20 poles
situate on the South hillside. and North Of Broof-
vile and Immediately North Of eutier's Run, and
being part Of the N w. quarter Of Sect 20. T. 3,
r.
Also tract described thus: Beginning North 90
deg East as 81 leo rods from a corner on the
Canal iowpsth So rods rorth Of the q. W. corner
Of the N. W. quarter Of Sect. 20, T. .. II. West,
tbencs North so deg. Fact So 6l-foe poles TO
stone corner, thence North - DEG West
p oles, thence North 81 deg. West . rode. thence
North 90 deg. West &c 4s loo poles 20 Hefman
Linck's line. thence south ss5< deg West along
said line 81 6s-i00 poles TO corner, thence South
SO dogs. East 10 s-loo poles to NJ schruneks line.
ihe place OF beginning, containing rs Zoe
acres.
Aud also n tract described thuss Beginning at
the N. E corner Of Lot q. ~. and running North
with Water street 10 A. Fogsl's line, thence down
the the South side u alley on the East
side If the Roberts slaughter hoese lot, thence
South with said alley 1870 feet to an alley, thence
ast along said sllev TO the =. W. corner Of Lot
No 80, thence North the width Of lots Nos. ~ and
AZ 10 he place Of beginning, situate in Sect 20,
7. ., n. East, and adjoining the pIas Of
Buffers Run.
Bids for the same at private sale will be received
by the undersigned at the o. ire Of Holland Blink
ley a Jones, Brookvile, Indiana, until May Is,
1888
TERMS OF sALE.-0ne third purchase money
down on day Of sale. one third In one. and re-
naming third Ia two years, deferred payments
secured by notes and mor gage. bearing interest
from day Of ,ale. and without relief from yalua-
ton aud apptaisemsnt laws.
WILLIAM n. JONES, Commission err.
Holland, Binkley a Jones, Attys.
Apl ~. 1858 4w
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1865-1872, 1868-04-17
Reduction Of State Debt.

Indiana will redeem twenty per cent. Of
her five per cent stocks on the LIST oil July
next, in New York. Holders who desire
this per centum must notify the agent
General Gresham, by the 10th of June.
s200, 600 have been set apar. for the pay
mcnt of the six per cent. bonds, which
will bsiaken up on the LIST Of May. This
viii reduce the State debt to about
$4,000, 900, oil of which will be paid, at
the rate Of taxation dxed by tho law Of
1865, by the close of the year 1871.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1865-1872, 1868-04-17
KukIux In Indiana.

A man named Walnscott, formerly
deputy Sheriff Of Shelby County, was
arrested for drunkenness few days since
at Shelby Vile, and on his person yves
found document issued by the Grand
Official Of the KuKlux Khan, indicating
that the bearer was member. and that
such au organization was located some
where near. This secret rebel Organization
IL to take the place cf the Some Of Lib
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1865-1872, 1868-04-17

erty," a disloyal order, that operated so
injuriously against our Government during
the war. In the South, il has been a terror
to all loyal citizens, numbering, NAL.
treating and threatening to such an extent
that large numbers have been compelled to
fee for safety to other localities Rich
mond Telegram.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1865-1872, 1868-04-17

MAN FATALLY Snor.-At Salem, In
diana, Saturday night, young man nam.
cd Henry Clark, fatally shot Mr.. Geo. Tell,
an old aud highly respected citizen. lie
also severely wounded a young man nam
cd B. V. Durham, Clark Is in Jail,
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1865-1872, 1868-04-17

GsS. THOMAS VS.. STANTON The suit
instituted by General Thomas against
Stanton for false imprisonment, in which
Thomas claims $4,000 damages, will
come up In the District Court, at Wash
ington, in May. stanton pleads not gull
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1865-1872, 1868-04-17

ALASKA TRouPLrs,-A Washington
dispatch to New York states that official
adyices from Alaska say thatan attack up.
on Americans 10 Siika Is contemplated by
Indians and Russians, and a massacre is
imminent, unless they are reinforced.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1865-1872, 1868-04-17
In BANKRUPTCY.

rrhis Is TO give notice that on tho sth day OF
i April A. ID. 1858, n Warrant In Bankruptcy
was issued against the estate OF Samuel u. Trom.
bly, Of Metamofa, In the Counsy Of Franklin and
State Of Indiana, who has been adjudgsd a
Bankrupt, on his own petitions; That the pay ment
of any debts and delivery Of any property be-
longing 20 such Bankrupt to him. or for bis use,
and tho transfer Of any property BY his IL for.
hidden by law that meeting Of the Creditors
Of tho said Bankrupt, TO prove their debts and
choose one or more Atsigness Of his estate, will
be held at n Court Of Bankruptcy 10 be holden
at No. 2i6 East Washington Street, In the city
Of Indlamap polls In said District, before John w.
Ray, Register, On the 18th day Of May A. ID.
1868, at o'clock, A. Nj.
BEN. ]. sPooNER,
US. Marshal, District Of Indiana,
api i7(2) MEssENV En-
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1865-1872, 1868-04-17
O. H. BINGHAM. Editor.
Friday Morning. April II, 1883.

The Republican District Convention
Meets at Connersville on the 50ih inst
According to the apportionment, Wayne
county IL entitled to a delegates, or voter,
Union Q, Franklin IS, Rush 2li Shelby
81, Hancock 13-total, l35. Necessary
to q choice. CO. ~ /. -
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1865-1872, 1868-04-17

GEN. GRANT vs.. GEN. Hancock "A
Washington special to New York paper
says General Grant is 30 maneuvoriug
troops as TO virtually neutralizo General
Hancock, as commander Of the Depart.
ment Of tho Atlantic, and place him with.
out any men under his control.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1865-1872, 1868-04-17

xLTANTED--we want to employ good Agent,
w carpenter preferred, 10 each town IN tho
State to seii our PATENT sELF.ADJUSTIN0
GATE LATCH. Send for circular. Our agents
are max lug ton dollars y day. Addtsss.
MERaIFlRLD A WERDEN,
api II 2w. Dx 1891 Indianapolis, Ind.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1865-1872, 1868-04-17

General shauks majority in Henry
Couuty at the primary election on Mon
day Of last week was about one thousapd /.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1865-1872, 1868-04-17


i OF an order If the franklin Circait coart,
will sell at public auction,
On Friday Moy %. 1868,
ut o'clock p. NJ. on the premises. or not pre-
viossly sold at private sale. } the fellosing de-
senb.d Real Estate, via; The North eide of ).
E. q. Of Section "a, Town, Q. Range 2 West, con-
tanning 50 acres mUre or less.
said farm H. situated i've miles East Of Brook
viiie, three miles west Of Nj. Carmel, mile
North Of the Franklin Turnpike. on q good
Coanty Road; all fenced. about so acres In high
state OF cultivation, balance well timbercd. The
farm IL we'll watered large frame barn, large
frame house, good we'll at the door. oatbnildings.
good orchard of the various kinds ~ fruit. said
farm 10 all Of the beat qualityj no hills OF waste
land.
TERMS-one third cash on day of. sale, one
third In one year, the remaining third In two
years with interest from date, the def rred pay
monts secured by mortgage on the premises. the
purchaser 10 have the rent by paying The tax for
the year 1855. SAMUEL HOLIDAY.
Api. i74w. Commissioner
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1865-1872, 1868-04-17

The Indiana State Board Of Agriculture
intends to expend $4,000 In fixing up
Camp Norton For Fair ground,
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1865-1872, 1868-04-17
UNITED STATES INTERNAL REyE.
NllETAX.

NOTICE Il hereby given To Internal Revenue
~ Tax Payers that tho Annual Lis,, containing
assessments for
Income, Licences. Carriages and
Gold Watches,
has boen placed Ia my hands for collection. For
tho purpose OF receiving tho same, will DO at
my Office In Brookylile every day during business
hours. All amounts remaining unpaid on the SOth
OF April will DO liable TO Eve per cent. penalty
and lnerest at one per cent. per month.
a. V. STEVENSON,
Collector sth District Indiana.
Per J.. W. Kelly, Deputy. api7-2w