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Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1865-1872, 1868-03-27

Of the Music, the Essays and the A ddfess
es, the entire performances was a farce.
The selections showed either extreme
Ignorance and perverted taste, or fragrant
and total disregard Of all moral or rolig.
ious eject. "peryn also eulogizes, 10
glowing terms, the tableaux Of the Lone
Star Base Ball Club, and 'the Gipsy's
Warming" The former OF these he says
brought down the house. II truly did bring
docn The house. For before prest ntation,
the audience were high in expectation Of
literary feast; but after those tabieauz, how
their expectations sankl Hereafter will
have great faith in the effect of tableaux.
1t was really amusing TO see the spish
actions and grimaces during tho play of q
couple OF young gentlemen who were act
ing tho parts Of forsaken husbands, 10 tho
plays termed "The Clock makers Hat"
and "The Kiss in the Dark" Were the
players debarred the use Of speech, and
obliged to act to the eyes only Of the su-
dienee, this mimicry might be necessary
conveyance Of their meaning; but when
they are at liberty to signify their ideas
by language, nothing can be ,nore trivial,
forced, unnatural and antic, than this
superhuous mummery. Not that would
exclude from the Representations the graces
Of action. without which the choicest sen.
timents clothed in the most exquisite ex-
preston would appear unsnimated and
insipid, but these are rs different from
their ridiculous burlesque as is the de-
meanor Of Of Tully In the rostrum. from
the tricks OF jack pudding on a mounte
banks stage; and for the truth Of what l
allege, Iappeal to the observation Of any
person who has considered the elegance Of
attitude and propriety Of gesture, as they
are universally acknowledged 10 the real
characters of life.
i noticed an article in your paper of
March Ii, from the pen of"Jane Easterly-
who, il seems, for want of anything original
has shown great pusillaoimity by copying
from the columns OF that general reposi.
tory of nonsense aud universally ridiculed
sheet, the Broad.Ax, an old aud woln out
story-one that has been thrown aside
long since by every Editor, except the
Editor Of the Broad-Ax. "Janel" hope
that your acumen will furnish you with
more sensible mater for your next attempt,
than silly repetition OF a miserable anec
dote. As [ had not thought to extend my
letter to such proportions, when | com
menced, / shall close for the present, by
myself
Respectfully Yours,
Argus.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1865-1872, 1868-03-27
Col. Fsrquhsr Among The People.

During tho past week, Col, Farquhar
has been addressing tho people of Wayne
and Fayetto Counties, having spoken At
ccptreville, Richmond, Dublin, Corners
vile and Evsr,on. At each Of these
plaecs a commendablc interest was mimi.
tested in tho organization and success Of
the Republican, party In tho approaching
canvass. Great good can not fail TO result
from those meetings, infasing, az they do,
an enthusiasm and esprit dW corps into our
ranks which will prove Invaluable. Wher.
ever Col r. has spoken, he has won gold
On opinions from tho muses., Il being con.
eeded on all hands that no Is tho most eg-
iertiyc canvnsser In the iih District.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1865-1872, 1868-03-27
You NAV insuIt the nepro's vileI

You may insult the negro's wife!
Two weeks ago, Hardin Brady, young
chiyalry. grossly insulted the wife 81 Al.
len Drake, colored, in Lebanon. Allen
applied to one Police Judge for warrant,
and was refused one.
You may burn. a "nigger's housen
A party Of men In Washington county
set FIRE to the house Of johnson Young,
colored, and burnt il, with all of his effects,
to ashes. They even threw his chickens
and turkeys in the FIRE. This was about
three weeks ago. Lewis 0'Daniel's house
In Marion county, was burnt few weeks
ago by three enterprising disciples of
Kentucky chivalry. s.l.s
You may burn his churches and school
houses. The church in Greensburg, Ken
lucky, which is used for colorcd school
house, was partly covered with oil few
days since, and the oil set on fire. For
tunatsly the house was not burned.
II is not worth while to fol low this re-
cord NJ, nor is it necessary, opine, to
adduce further examples to prove my asser-
tons tue.
Now. all these outrages are notorious,
and In many instances remedy has Leu
sough t from the State authorities. And
yet | have to hear of the first arrest OF a
white man by tho State authorities when
the rights Of negroes are involved.
The tolored men Of this part of the
State are attempting to gain living by
hard work. Unprotected aud prosecuted
as they gre, they are compelled to fly to
towns where they can receive tho protcc.
tiop Of the United States authorities, and
are thus prevented from becoming land
holdsss<v< profitable renters. l hear no
'compfaint against them generally amongst
the peopia. All they need to do well-to
accumulate money aud lands-is adequate
protection. This the State laws and State
aufhorities do not give; this the State off.
eials refusels The rule of action by which
Kentasky official, with many honorable
exceptions, is ruled, is: "a negro has no
rights which white man Is bound to re.
spect."
| shallkeep you posted hereafter.
JUSTICE
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1865-1872, 1868-03-27
Suicide Of Mr.. A. M. Bennett.

On Tuesday last, Mr.. A. NJ. Bennett
Of Cincinnati, who was vol known in
Brookyille, committed suicide by shootipe
himself with Dcrringer pistol, the ball
of which entered the right side Of the
head above the ear. He was unable to
speak after the act Lieut. Philip SieberI
of the Hammond Street Station House,
and Mr.. Myer Landowner were In the store
at the time. A hack was dispatched to
his residence. on Mount Auburn, opposite
Hopkins Park, for his wife, but she hap.
pened TO be In the city, and was soon pres.
ent at his side. His niece was brought
there from school soon after the occurrence.
These, with Doctors Dodge and Wayne,
who were sent for as soon Ms the affair
took place. remained with him until the
time Of his death at o'clock. Only his
family and immediate friends were per.
mitted to erter the room. Officers stood
at the door aud guarded against intrusion
Mr.. Bennett kept q hat store ut No. 10
Fourth street. d. +. Coan & Co. had
bought his store on the 18th Of April,
1851. at tho present-s stand -iLA--f~~-..~-
Coan d co. applied in Court for tho speci.
fc performance Of contract claimed by
Coan that Bennett was not to enter into
the same business within two years after
the above date. lie also applied for an
Injunction 10 stop Bennett from continu.
ing in his present business. In both of
these Coan failed before the Court, the do.
cision Of which was that the contract be.
tween Coan and Bennett was Us Coan
claimed, and that the latter might sue for
damages for breach of contract.
On the morning of tho fatal occurrence
ho had case decided against him in Court,
and was repfimanded by Judge Storcr for
addressing him the following letter In ref.
erence to the case:
CINCINNATI, March 10.
10 hon. Bsllamy ,Storer, Judge Of ,Swpe.
rior Court, Cincinnati.
DEAR Sra: am sorry you End your
self unable 10 decide The matter of Coan
VS.. myself, rs IL is matter of most vital
importance TO mo to know whether / am
10 be forced into signing n contract oil
which l never heard until 1 had gone te
an outlay for rent, fixtures, &C., which the
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1865-1872, 1868-03-27
Mass Convention.

There will be Mass Convention Of the
Rapnbliosns Of Franklin County held a,
,he Courf House in Brookville on Satur-
day the | lth day Of April next, for the
purpose of appointing delegates to attend
the Congressional Convention TO be held
atsConnersville on the 30lh Of April for
,ie purpose Of nominating a candidate for
Congress 10 the 18th Congressional Dis.
trics of Indiana. A general attendance
is desired
BY order Of the Central COMMITTEES.
- lsitf q. q. BINKLEY, Chairman.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1865-1872, 1868-03-27
"Honest Old Ben Made -

In "Honcst old Ben Wade" we will have
a man in whom the entire country has the
fullest Condolences man whose character
is above reproach, whose integrity has new
err been questioned, even by his bitterest
political opponents, aud whose fidelity 10
the great principles of the Republican
party is as firm and immovable as the foun.
dations Of the Government itself. With
such man in the chair, the country will
soon be at peace, aud law and order will
once moro reign throughout the land. the
Government be respected by the civilized
world, rebels will be given to understand
very early after Dir. Wade becomesPresi-
dent that We have Government, that the
acts of Congress are the laws Of the land
aud that their obedience will be enforced,
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1865-1872, 1868-03-27
The April Election.

We fear that our friends do not place
sufficient importance on the result of the
April election. In some of the Townships
there is supineness, an apathy aud in
difference which is deplorable. In Spring.
field the Republicans have a good working
majority, aud might readily obtain and
retain control of the Township, yet they
Professionally allow the Democracy to "sleal
march" upon them and oyerwhelm them
with an inglorious defeat. The Republic
caus Of Posey are beginning to manifest a
like disposition, and il beLooves them to
be up aud doing, otherwise the shackles
Of Copperheadism will soon be firmly riv.
eted on them. Work, work, work, Is
what is needed; victory will not como Of
Itself; success will not be obtained without
an effort; and vigilant foe will not be
defeated without corresponding vigilance
on our part. The purity of the ballot-
box, to great extent, as we'll as proper
administration Of the local atfairs Of the
Townships, depend on the election Of filth,
FIJI. hapess and cohpctent Trustees.
An ipporsant election is pending. and
no means should BIO left untried to secure
the true verdict Of the people. Then let our
friends in the several Townships select
ticket composed Of their best and most
popular men, and adopt all honorable
means to secure its election.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1865-1872, 1868-03-27
Shall . Democrat or Republican Rep
: resent tho New 4th District In III,
next Congress, tf3
RRAD-RRFLEcT-AoT.

Il !.
| Tho elections of the 4,h and 9th Dis
tricts Of Indiana for the last sixteen years
present study interesting and profitable,
and one that should be carefully consider.
cd by all who believe the success Of the Re,
publican party to be Of paramount impor.
lance Facts are stubborn things; figures
will not lie, aud mono are so blind as those
who will not see The statistics presented
below have been carefully compiled from
tho stiieial returns, and can be relied on as
being entirely correct.
In 1852, picrce's majority over Scott
in the 4th District was seventeen hundred
and eighty. eight l,7ss,) aud Lanes ma
jcriiy over Farqubar nine hundred and
ninety -four (99D. Farquhar's gain over
Scott ip the District seven hundred and
niue four (ToD. In franklin County
Pierce's majority sas four hundred and
eighty three (4s3); Lanes majority three
hundred and seventy.two (372); Farqu-
hars' gain Ia his own County, one hundred
and eleven (llD. 1
In 1864, MeCleIlan's majority over Lin.
colns'in the 18th District was one hundred
and nineteen (ll9); Farquhar's majority
over Berry sixty six (6G); Farquhar's gain
in the District over Lincoln, one hundred
and eighty five (ls5). In franklin coun-
", Mcclelan's majority was nine hundred
and seventeen (9l7); Berry's majority,
eight hundred aud ifty.dye $3.50; Far
quhar's gain in franklin County, sixty
two (C2l. - y
In 1860. in the. 5lh District, Lincolu's
majority was six thousand eight hundred
and fifteen &c ,sl5l; Julian's majority four
thousand seven hundred and thirty
six (4.S3C); Juliau's loss two:thOusand and
seventy. niue (2.O79) q,
In 1862, Peelle's majority In the 9th
District was three thousand one hundred
and ffty-thrce (3,l53l; Julian's minority
one thousand eight hundred and Fifty.
eight q ,sbs; Julian's loss one thousand
two hundred and ninety-fvc l,295)
In 1864. Lincoln's majority ia the 9th
District was eight thousand three hundred
and ninety seven (s,a9D; Julian's major
ity seven thousand three hundred and
slxty-eight 7,36s); Julian's loss one
thousand and twenty nine q 1920.
10 1906, Trusler's majority in tho 9Th
District vassoven Thousand three hundred
AID eightyreight e. $3.50; Julian's major.
lily sir-ihAasaud TWO hundred and twenty
eight (Ge9sD Juiian's loss one thousand
one hundred aud sixty (l,l60).
A comparison OF the msjorities in
Wayne County, the home of Mr.. Julian,
shows the following results:
Jaiisa's majority less than LInsolu'' In 20. rs
(" q la /" l Ms,'s%'' " !" a. %, s 1919
To this we havo but to add the simple
fact that in 1862 the Counties comprising
the present Fourth Congressional District
gave, in the aggregate, Democratic ma
jority of fptr hundred aud thiriy.two
(i32) Comment on the above Is unne-
cessary. Shall our nomination on tho Both
of April rcsult 10 defeat or victory
+"
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1865-1872, 1868-03-27
Action Of the Central Committee

As will be seen by reference to the
proceedings Of the Central Committee,
published elsewhere. it has been deter
mined to hold Mass Meeting on the 18th
proximo, for the purpose Of appointing
Delegates TO the Republican COMPRESSION,
al Convention. This action, which Is 10
strict accordance with the time honored
custom OF the party, We consider polite
and wise. A varisnce at this time, from
the immeinorial usages, would have given
cause Cor cemphint aad would have been
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1865-1872, 1868-03-27

interpreted as being movement in the
interest of some Que Of the various. Con-
gressional aspirants. Peace aud harmony
have heretoiore prevailed in our ranks.
and We see no cause why such should not
be the result in this instance, particular
ly as our County will undoubtedly cast
her vote unanimously in Convention for
Col. Farquhar. -
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1865-1872, 1868-03-27
Friday Morning, March 81, 1888.
Union Republican State Ticket.
For Governar.
Colonel CONRAD BAKER. Of vsnderburg

For Governor.
Colonel CONRAD BAKER, OF vsndsrburg.
~ For lieutenant Governor. -.
/. Coloasl WILL CuMBACK, Of Decatur
- 80 For Secretary of State. saf 81
DR.. MAX =. A. HOFFMAN. OF C..4
lsafta1 For Auditor of State. .ist
.la7s aNejor J. d EVANS. Of Hamilton. p.
-Arion,4 For Treasurer Of s. ate, -
-G-ress' sATHAN KIMBALI, Of Martin.
-alts PR Clerk ~ The snprems Court. ~
Capiaia THEODORE W. Mccoy. Of Clarke
For Reporter Of tbs Supreme coari.
Colonel JAMES D. BLACK. of Marion.
81 For Attorney General, ,4.,,
pELANA Il WILLIAMSON. of Putnam.
For Sapesjn'sndeni Of Pablo Ius,rac.ion. s
~. DAliNABAS G. HOBBS. Of Wayne. S,
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1865-1872, 1868-03-27

that treason is crime,and that loyal men
alone will be allowed voice in the sd
ministration Of the Government. The
transition FROM Andrew johnson TO Ben.
jamin +. Wade will be 20 great that all
good citizens. who prefer law and order to
confusion, loyalty TO treason, and prosper
iiy to anarchy, will have cause TO be pro-
fondly grateful 10 the Congress Of the
United States for SO great beuefaction,
journal.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1865-1872, 1868-03-27

and proceed with all convenient dispatch.
The Court then adjourned, and the Senate
went into Executive session. = = rt
No, business ofimportsnco was transact
ed BY the House, except the adoption Of
the replication to the Presidents answer.
0nthis there wssa spicy debate, the DEM
ocrats critieising il, aud Mr.. Butler and
Hr. Bingham ably defending II.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1865-1872, 1868-03-27
comparalIye election faeturn.

The comparative elections returns of the
I'h aud 5lh Districts, Published elsewhere,
we're carefully complied from Greedy $
Wing and Tribune Almanac, which is the
most reliable data accessible, and are en-
titled TO implicit faith aud credit.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1865-1872, 1868-03-27
A Choice Farm or 365 Acres For
Sale.

ONE mile west Of Laurel, on the White Water
VI Valley RAILROAD, $50 acres OF good bottom.
The Hill land principally In blue grass. The
farm Is In completes order. Good Frame House,
we'll hnishedi one tenaHt housei two good barns.
each 90 by 30 feet, one Of them hank BARN. good
outbuildings, new Scales, four ton (fairbanks.
The best water In the country; good orchard OF
choice fruit. This farm will pay eight per cent.
on tho Inv estment. I. j. PARRY.
feb lA-lms
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1865-1872, 1868-03-27
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS
U. s. INTERNAL EEyENUE.

AssKsseRs OFFICE, arm Df,rMcr. lSDiASA.
bRocKviLsE, MARcH ~, 1868.
NOTICE Il hereby given that appeals will be
~ received aud determined at the Assessor q
Office In the town Of Dsoakvshe. during the basil
ne,s hours oi each day from aud sitter April OH,
1861, until all said appeals are heard and deter
mined, relative 10 any erroneous or excessive
valuations, assessments or enumsrati ms return
ed by the Assessor or Assistant Assessors of the
Fourth District Of Indiana In the current annu !
liss. And duriag said time che proceedings Of
the Assessor and Asrirtant Assessors, together
with the annual hst- On ken and teturned 40 aforc
said, viii be submitted 10 the inrpsc,ion of any
and all persons who may apply for that purpose
Aud alt appeals 20 the Assessor. as aforesaid,
shall be male In writing. and shall specify the
particular cause, matter or thing respecting which
decision 10 teqnestsd. aud shall, moreover, state
the ground VI principle Of error complained Of.
s.l w. n. SWIFT,
Assessor Fourth District, indiana.
40 9.~
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1865-1872, 1868-03-27

IN BANKRUPTCY.
FARM FOR SALE.

A FARM Of 100 acres, 100 cleared, balance In
n best Of timber, two'stoTy frame house with
4 rooms. hall aud cellar, a large eistern, frame
barn aud other out buildings, we'll watered, 50
bearing apple trees, peach orchard, pears, plans,
cherries aud other small fruits, well adapted TO
fruit growing, and above all u healthy place y
miles east Of New Trenton Station and the White
Water Valley II. Road and pike. FOR particulars,
apply TO II. X. Rockafsllar, New Trenton, Frank
PETER RIFFNER AND OTHERS.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1865-1872, 1868-03-27
GUARDIANS SALE.

NOTICE u hereby given. that pursusnt 10 an
~ order Of the Court Of Common Pleas If wits
erland Opanty, Indiana, tbs nndersigned, Guar-
dian Of wicbka Paulus, will der for iale at pri.
vato sale, Ut the coarl hvuse IA Bfookvill,, in-
diana,
On 7har"icy, he 23d day Of april, 1868,
between the hours OF ten o'c ock A. M and four
o'clock r. NJ, tho following described Reh e.
tate In franktin County, Indiana. 10 wit, Lo,s
numbers three, four, Ave and sA In the Town Of
Rockville, ~ laid out by Jesse b. Thomas aud
others.
TERMS OF SALE 0neihird each 10 hard,
one-third Ia ons CAR aud one third la Eighteen
months frsm tho day &c sale
HIRAM 1. PEABODY, Guardian.
March ~, lsBS,iw
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1865-1872, 1868-03-27
Plum GROVE HOUSE,, !
Brookville Tp., March IL, 1868. (

The Democracy met for the purpose o.
organizing Club, to be known rs the
White Mans Club. John s. Martin was
called to the chair pro tenn, aud after or.
ganizing, the following gentlemen were
elected permanent officers:
President-Joh Snoddy.
Vice. president-John Wilson.
Secretary-L. J. Wilson.
Treasurer-Johp s. Martin.
The following preamble was then unani.
mously adopted:
That, WHEREAS, we believe this Gov
ernment was made for white men, aud
should be administered by white men,
We, whose names are hereto subscrib.
ed, agree to do all in our power to adj.
vance the interests OF the Democratic
party. for which purpose we agree to meet
ut Plum Grove school house on the third
Saturday night in cnch month, aud that
all white persons over sixteen years Of age,
who are opposed to tho tyrannical ralo of
the Radical party now in power, are invi-
ted 10 unite with us.
The Club was then very ably addressed
by Col. j. V. BEMUspAFFER.
The following resolutions were then Of
fcred and unanimously adopted:
Rssolred, That the Democrats here
assembled, return their sincere thanks to
Col. j. v. Bemusdafier, for his able add.
dress on this occasion.
R,soired, That DIR. George Berry he in
yiied to address tho White Mems Club ut
Plum Grove school house on the third
Saturday evening in April
On motion, the Club adjourned to meet
at the Plum Grove school house on the
third Saturday evening in April.
john s. MARTIN, Presf.
l.. J. WILSON, Secy.
We clip tho above from last weeks
Democrat and we're at loss for some
time to know what II meant; but, picking
up the Gazette shortly afterwards, began to
think the men Of Plum Grove want to
have the pleasure of doing just as their
political brethren are doing In Kentucky.
III ere IL the wav thev do IL.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1865-1872, 1868-03-27
How We Do Things In Kentucky.

LEBANON. KY, March 10.
That "a negro has no rights which
white man Is bound TO respect" il a 70.
cognized fact in Central '.Slorious (?) old
kentucky'--a fact recognized alike by
tho private citizens aud the State officers
You may dog your "nigger," sell him us
yagrant shoot him, insult his wife, burn
his house, reduce his children to slavery
by freed apprenticeship, cheat him out
OF bis hard earned wages, persecuIo him
in every conceivable manner, with perfect
impunity. You may burn his churches,
drive them from houses Of worship, aud
destroy his school houses, aud be hailed Us
public benoiac,or.
DO you think draw IL rather hard?
Then I'll prove my assertions by naming
ouses which are sustained by statements Of
responsible parties. | wish to God that
| could not prove these laots--wish so us
much for the credit Of my State as for the
credit Of humanity.
You may ilog niggerl In the month
of February last two white men, north Of
Springfield, KY, wvuttp the house of Sam.
Chesher (colored). broke into his house.
stole from him an old musket, whipped his
children and wife, aud shot at Chesher.
They adjourned from Chesher's house TO
the houses of several Of his colored neigh.
bors, and logged the women aud children,
and knocked the men down. Eight Diff
icrent persons were more or less injured.
The negroes allege that they were whipped
for renting land.
You may sell them as yagrants Two
negro girls were sold at Lebanon, KY, at
public auction, rs Migrants.
You may shoot himl Nine men, about
three weeks ago, surrounded the house Of
johnson Young (colored), in Washington
county, broke down the door, shot john.
son Young in the arm, and shot bis wife
through the shoulder. His wife is now at
the point Of death, because Of this wound
On Saturday night, March 18th, negro
man, while pcaceabIy walking the streets
OF Lebanon, was deliberately shot dead by
one George Northcrait in the presence of
two other colorcd men.
On Sunday morning, March 10Th, inst,
a,Kentucky Coroner, Maurice Doody, held
an inquest over the body Of this dead
negro, and ruled that negro evidence could
not be admitted. The jury returned a
verdict that deceased vas killed by ian
unknown person or persons, although two
negroes were ready TO swear positively, as
TO the murderer. / could adduce other
evidence If necessary under his head.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1865-1872, 1868-03-27

It is rumOred at Washington, that A.
johnson will resign so soon as he becomes
satisfied there is no hope of escape from
In peachment.