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Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1865-1872, 1868-07-24
Democratic Publications.

Our Democratic neighbors Ia Decatur,
Shelby and Rush Counties have "gone
through the form" Of ratiiying tho New
York nominations, as the Democrats Of
this County propose to do next Saturday.
Prominent speakers were announced on
large posters, but they Invariably iailod
to "come to time" aud homo orators had
to be called out. The meetings were held
on Saturday evening OF last week.
At Greensburg, the posters announced
Voorhees,, Mcdonald, Holman, 60, but
Col. Gavin and Mr.. Henderson were tho
only speakers. The meeting throughout
was as devoid Of life and enthusiasm as a
funeral. A more sickly looking and de-
jec.ed set Of Democrats was never before
looked upon.
At Shelbyvillc II was announced that
Col. Gavin aud Col. Dick Ryan would
make speeches, but neither of them put
in an appearance. Mr.. Jas. Harrison,
Mpj. Randall, and others addressed the
small crowd. Throughout the whole affair
there was little enthusiasm, and the Re-
publicans present vera much encouraged
accordingly.
At Rushville, LaHe Doyelin was expect.
ed to speak, but failed to be present, and
the meeting proved to DO almost au entire
failure.
These meetings are but a sample of how
tho Democracy feel ali over the State. aud
indicate in no unmeaning manner how
complete will be the final defeat aud utter
rout Of sham Democracy next November.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1865-1872, 1868-07-24
BIair's Acceptance.

Gen. Frank p. Blsir's letter, accepting
the nomination by the New York Con-
veniion Of the Ku Klux Democracy for
the Vice Presidency. Is only an expansion
Of the letter by which he made his bid TO
leaders OF the rebellion for their sweet
voices in the nominating caucus. Who
ever considered that letter merely In the
light Of reckless stump speech by m ir.
responsible adventurer viii do we'll 10
give this one thoughtful and serious
consideration. II Is evident this man In
tends to be the master.spirit Of the Demo-
cratic party. With lack Of modesty 10
entire harmony with bis rashness OF tenn
per, he makes haste TO get out his declara-
lion of principles before his superior on
the ticket, and pitch the keynote OF this
struggle on behalf Of the Democracy TO .
strain In harmony with his warliko pur.
pose. Republicans, read this letter; ID is
the wild war whoop of the Ku-klux
Democracy -[GaEetie.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1865-1872, 1868-07-24
The Amendment.

The report from the State Department
shows that twenty. six States, including
Arkansas, Florida and North Carolina,
have Gled their ratification Of the pending
fourteenth anne ndment to tho Constitution.
II has also been ratified by Louisiana,
Alabama and South Carolina, bu, the pa
pers have not como TO hand. This makes
more than enough, and the amendment
therefore becomes part Of tho Constitu.
ton as soon as the needful forms can be
carried out. Congress may pass de-
claratory not 10 this effect.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1865-1872, 1868-07-24
Greenback Democracy.

When greenbacks were first proposed
to be issued, Pendeton aud his party OPP
posed their issue. JEFF, Davis was opposed
to them because they furnished means to
crush his rebellion in favor Of slavery.
Ills friends In the North raved about
their Issue; said they were "worthless
trash" and that II would take hatfull 10
buy a drink. TO make their prophecy
good, they want enough issued to redeem
the bonds. Their failure In this In selec.
ting Seymour at New York, who was
nominated through the influence Of Bel
mont 4 Co., rich bondholders, causes a
general "whoeping and whaling But
some Of these fellows, where they have a
strong Democratic % Conservative %
Rebel constituency, will tell the whole
truth about their desire, thusly:
Thomas 7. Bowie. (lovcrnor elect Of
Maryland, at a Democratic meeting Ia
Baltimore, spoke Us follows concerning
the bondhoiders: "lf there be any class
OF men would sooner tax, IL would be
those men Who furnished tho means 10
carry on the most unholy, wicked and
cruel war in history" ApPlausc'
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1865-1872, 1868-07-24
Another Bold Attempt

Was made to rob the Adams Express
Company in Jackson county, Indiana, on
Wednesday evening of last week. When
the midnight train stopped at Browns
town for wood and water, the ruflians
drove the engineer and fireman of the
engine, snd uneoupled the express from
the passenger ears, aud ran west some
eight miles. Here they stopped and at.
tempted TO force their way into the ex-
press car. but were met with volley Of
pistol shots from the guard. Que of their
number was seriously wounded, captured
aud taken to Cincinnati. Tho others es.
capped.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1865-1872, 1868-07-24
oroanizeI Organize!

Not day should now be lost in thor
oughly perfecting the organization Of the
Union Republican Party 10 Franklin
County. We hope each Township will at
tend to this important duty. Every neigh
borhood should be eompactly organized
without weeks delay. In organization
and united work much good can DO ac-
complished. The opposition understand
this, and hence we see them all at work,
the year round, in ssason.and out of sea-
son; as soon as they are defeated at an elec'
ton, they 20 right TO work for the next
election; nothing seems to discourage them
and they are so terribly In earnest 'ha'
they even thereby deserve and secSre re-
spect. We never knew them TO be haro'
CT ut work than they are now, and we
warn our friends that there is danger In
the lukewarmnes and inactivity so mani.
fest in our ranks. AZ an appropriate
conclusion to these Suggestions, We APP
pend the following paragraph from that
siaunoh Republican PIPER, the Madison
Daily Courier:
The Way TO ORGANIZE ron PoLIr-
icAL CANVASS. LIST. 10 furnish inior.
nation through newspapers. periodicals
and pamphlets TO all who will read.
ID To obtain complete list OF oil lhe
I.Ar al NAtA II. -.
Sd. TO provide efficiently and season
ably against the polling Of Illegal Votes.
Each Of those ends Is important, but
the first Is the most urgent, aud tho last
most indispensable. Republicans, we
must be so organized that fraud ulcnt nat.
uralization papers shall nowhere pass un.
challenged, and fraudulent votes DO no.
whore polled. To this end we must be
organized In each Election District, be-
ginning now.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1865-1872, 1868-07-24
Democratic CD Ratification.

The eaplts Of tho DemocrOcy(2) to have
a spontaneous combustion upon the receipt
Of the news Of Seymour aud BlOir's nom
inaion, proving total 6rzlc, the can
ddatcs and oflleehoders who live in the
shade around the Court House have deter
mined to make big show on Saturday
next, and, to draw "tlfe faithful" have
announced Mcdonald, Jeup, and some
other Of the big guns Of their party who
did oil they could Tor the rebels. Can't
they treat their Sons with Bowles. MILL
gan, or Vallaadigham who is just over the
blrdeIg
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1865-1872, 1868-07-24

DEMoREsT's YOUNG AMERIcA.-This
enterprising little Magazine, which has
already won so large share Of juvenile
favor, enters upon its third year with the
November No, and also increases Its size
nearly one half This change viii, effect
great, though doubtless costly improve.
ment, aud ID due to the success which has
attended the two years of its existence, and
and TO determination Of the proprietor TO
make it acceptable, not only to its present
class Of young patrons, but also to their
older brothers aud sisters. The price will
remain unchanged, $3.50 per year. AID.
dress. W. Jennings Domorest, 473 Broad.
way, n. Y.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1865-1872, 1868-07-24
John s. Reid.

In speech. made ia this puco by the
penilent gentleman whose name heads this
article, he said: "My friends, during the
war we were not allowed to speak our sen.
timents.'
No, they were not allowed 10 speak
their sentiments Of course not; II would
not have been good for their health IL
they had. Their sentiments were the senti.
menb Of rebels aud traitors, aud Of course
IL was policy for them TO "p,ay IL" on the
Union party for the time being; but now
that the excitement Of war is over, they
can acknowledge their hypocrisy. He al
40 wished us to forget the many insults
aud injuries done those engaged In the
suppression Of the damnabe war brought
on by bis Southern brethren. Yes, We
will forget; but not while the blood OF life
courses through our veins.
The party which he represents are
clamorous about high taxes, and yet ap.
plaud, and give sanction TO, the result of
the impeachment trial-a result brought
about by the stealing from the Govern
ment Of eighty millions Of dollars by those
who are iast playing into tho hands Of
that degraded party. Let those who are
wavcring, or ION the fence" remember
the past history Of the party who are now
bringing to bear upon you, to secure your
vote, the argument Of indirect taxation
"a burdensome debt" ETC., all Of which
they charge tho Republican party with
bringing about, when, on the contrary,
the tax was levied aud debt contracted 10
order TO save the nation from the utter
ruin into which II was plunged under the
leadership Of Democracy.-t Liberty Her
Md.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1865-1872, 1868-07-24

The Tax bill was reported from the
Conference Com mittee, and agreed to in
both Houses Of Congress, and goes to the
President for his signature. 1t applies
to distilled spirits, tobacco. snuff, cigars,
coal oils, and sets aside all provisions Of
existing laws on those articles. The rate
on whisky Is fixed NJ City cents. Whole.
sale dealers pay sl0o tax on annual sales
not over s5o,oooi one Collar per 81 ,ouo on
sales In excess Of that limit, and one per
| cent. on all sales. Retail dealers pay
twenty-five dollars. Taxes are collected
at the distillery. Whisky and rum may
be exported, and q drawback Of sixty
cents per gallon 10 allowed to be paid by
the Secretary Of the Treasury, aud not to
be due till thirty days after the sailing Of
the vessel. Distillsries pay four dollars
per day while running. and two while
work 10 suspended. There Is to be one
or more storekeepers for each distilery,
to be paid by the Government. Whisky
now 10 bond pays four dollars per barrel
special tax, and must be Withdrawn with.
In nine months. Tobacco pays thirty
two cents on chewing. and sixteen on
smoking. The proposition to make ware
houses for plug tobacco was no. agreed
TO-. Manufactured tobacco can DO with
drawn In bond but twice. Snuff pays
thirty-two cents; cigars. IS per 1000;
cigarettes one dollar aud q half when not
weighing over three pounds per thousand,
and Eve dollars when exceeding this
weight.
The bill does not increase Bank taxes,
as the Senate almost unanimously refused
TO make any change whatever, and the
House was obliged TO abandon the pro-
position or lose the bill. Coal oil and
It's manufacturers are hereafter exempt
from tax, but distillers and refners must
pay the same tax as other manufacturers
by the act Of last March. The meter
system Is again introduced. The new
stamp provisions 60 into effect In sixty
days, but the Secretary Of tho Treasury
may, In bis discretion, put of the time
till December. The Secretary and Com
missioner may change the style Of the
stamps.
There are to be twenty-five supervisors
of Internal Revenue appointed by the
Secretary, on the recommendation Of tho
Commissioner, and assigned to districts
by the Commissioner, and to have q salary
OF $4,000. The Commissioners has power
to appoint twenty-five detectives. and
assign them TO duty at will. The whole
Of the present system of revenue inspec-
tors and special agents Is abolished at
once, and hereafter there are to DO no in
spectors except Of tobacco, snuff and ci.
gars. Suits are hereafter TO be compro.
missed only by the Secretary and Commits.
sioner. Collectors aud Assessors arc
hereafter to be confined to their own dis
tricts, and arc subject TO suspension
by the Supervisors for abuse of power,
neglect of duty, &C., reyisory authority
b cling in the Commissioner.
This summary is merely intended to
include a statement Of the anal action on
controyortcd points, as the general pro.
visions Of the new law are we'll known.
The bill is reported to make the number
Of Internal Revenue officers less than
half Of what II now is, and will effect n
great reduction In expenses.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1865-1872, 1868-07-24
Hopeful.


A subscriber In Michigan writes us that
this Is the thirty second wheat crop he has
seen grow in that State, but in all that
time he has never seen one Of equal prom.
lie to the present.
From alt parts Of the country come the
most cheering reports as 10 the condition
Of all the growing crops.
A bouniifu harvest this summer will
do more toward solving the great fnan-
cial problem" than oil the theories OF po-
lticians and 10. called statesmen.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1865-1872, 1868-07-24
Farms For Sale.

offer for sale the remainder OF my land In this
i County at Low FIGURES, and on payments
that win suit purchasers.
Ibaye 100 aeres about ~, miles East Of Brook
VILE, near the oxford Road, and immediately
South Of the farm sold 10 Boon Cooley, so Of
which is In q eood state Of cultivation, aid the
balance heavily timbefsd.
Also, 81 acres about two miles North Of Brock
willie, nearly all of which 10 In n good state Of
guilty alton, and on which Il "a COED Barn, House.
two wells, &c., and on q public highway.
desire ~ sell one or both Of said tracts before
seeding time. will no al Br9okvills for The
next three or four weeks, W. MohhV"'
July 2s-4w.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1865-1872, 1868-07-24

Union Republican Ticket.
For President,
GEE. ULYSSES 8. GRANT.
For Vice President,
SCHUYLER C0LFAx.
For Governor,
Colonel CONRAD BAKER, Of vsndsrburg.
For Lieutenant Governor.
Coiossi WILL CUMBACK, OF Decatur.
a For Secretary Of State,
Dr. MAX p. A. HOFFMAN, Of Casa
For Auditor Of State,
Major J. D. EVANS. Of Hamilton.
For Treasurer Of State,
General NATHAN KlMDALL, Of Martin.
For Clerk Of the Supreme Court.
Captain TIIEoDoRE W. MCCOY, Of Clarke
For Reporter Of the Supreme Court,
Colonel JAMES u. BLACK, Of Marion.
FL For Attorney General,
DELANA u WILLIAMSON, Of Pa,nau.
For Superintendent OF Public lnstrue,ion,
DARNABAs q. HOBBS. Of Wayne.
Fer Congress, dsh District,
GEO. W. JULIAN.
For Common Pleas Judge,
jNo. =. KlBBEY.
ts For District Prosecutor.
wM. II. JONES.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1865-1872, 1868-07-24
Nominated.

The Democratic Convention Of the Third
Congressional District Of Indiana met at
Madison on the 18th instant and 70 nomi-
mated Hon. w. s. Holman, who made a
speech, which was coOlly received, except
as to those portions ia which he attacked
Mr.. seymour's financial theories.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1865-1872, 1868-07-24
The Mississippi Election.

The War Department has received Gen.
Gillem's report on the recent election In
Mississippi. II shows that the new Con-
was defeated by 1920 majority
that the Republican candidate for Cover.
nor was defeated by s,07l majority; tha,
the Democrats have q majority in four
Congressional districts, and the Repub-
leans In one district.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1865-1872, 1868-07-24

than IN any other State where there VA.
any gain at all; the majority was but few
hundreds, and subsequent judicial invss-
LEGATIONS show that that majority was
frsudulsptly obtsined. The presence thst
Pennsylvania Is certain for Seymour shows
the desperation Of copperheadism.-
[Journal.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1865-1872, 1868-07-24
The Presidents Veto

oftho Electoral College bill was disposed
Of in short order by Congress on Monday
Senators Davis and Howard each said q
few words, but there was no debate in the
House. The vote in the Senate was 10 to
8, and In tho House l2i to SO. All the
new Southern members, 10 both branches,
voted against the veto except Boyden. Of
North Carolina, who holds his scat under
the reconstruction acts Of which this is the
conclusion, yet voted to sustain tho Pres.
ident, quite to the disgust Of his ussoci-
ates.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1865-1872, 1868-07-24
Seymour's Strength at Home.

In 1862 Horatio Seymour was elected
Governor of Few York by majority OF
i0,I42. Aiter he had served two years
the people decided to dispense with his
services, aud elected Reuben Il. Fenton
over him by majority of s,293, while at
the same election General Mcclellan was
defeated ia the State by only GIG ma
ioriiy.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1865-1872, 1868-07-24
Meeting Of the Republican Central
Committee.

There will be a meeting of tbs Frank
lin County Republican Central Commit.
tee at the ciice of Holland, Binkley 4
Jones, on Monday, August ., 1868, al
10 o'clock A. VI. A full aad prompt at
tendance is requested, rs business Of i'm
portanee is to be transacted. The sollow.
ing are the members Of the COMMITTEES:
Maj. J. G. Burton, Capt. W. L. Day,
L. L. Binkley. Amos Martindale.
Il. II. Swift. James NJ. Bailey,
W. y. Baker, John v. Ross,
Nixon Davis. John =. Moore,
X. Nelson Davis, Will II. Leo,
Capt. ID. 5. SKATER, David Powers,
Simeon Miller, Nathan Safer,
". ". pettigrew.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1865-1872, 1868-07-24

The Democratic organs are put to pain
ful straits 10 manufacture enthusiasm for
the New York bopdholders ticket among
tho soured and disappointed Pendleton'
ians. One device is TO represent the East
as all ablaze for Seymour and Blair, and
hold out promise Of an easy victory IT the
Western Democrats will but smother their
disgust and go vigorously at work for tick
ct they doIest. As a sample OF this des-
perate strategy, the Sentinel Of yesterday
assures its readers that New York and
Pennsylvania arc absolutely certain to
vote for the New York nominees. There
is some show of reason for claiming New
York, as il gave heavy Democratic ma.
jority few months ago, and the Wall
street bondholders and bankers will gen.
orally support Seymour, yet the Sentinel
knows that the nomination OF Seymour
has consolidated the Republican party of
New York az no other could have done,
that every wavering Republican has been
confirmed and transformed by IL into an
earnest worker for Grant aud Colfax, and
IL will be all that Mr.. Seymour's friends
can do to carry tho State, If indeed they
can carry IL at all. But tho claim that
Pennsylvania is sure for Seymour Is ut
torly preposterous, The Democratic gain
IN that State last fall was relatively less
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1865-1872, 1868-07-24

SO intricate aud perplexing are the laws
relating to internal revenue, that few can
rccollect what papers must be stamped,
aud there Is often different opinion
among those who claim to be learned in
this kind Of law. II il, we believe, pretty
certain that stamps must be used Us fol-
lows: All notes aud evidences OF debt,
five cents on each one hundred dollars, II
under one hundred dollars, five cents; II
over one hundred dollars, Ave cents on
each additional one hundred dollars or
part thereof. All receipts for any amount
without limit over twenty dollars, two
cents; II twenty dollars or under, nothing.
All deeds aud deeds Of trust, fifty cents
on each five hunded dollars in value Of the
property conveyed or the amount secured;
when deed in trust is fully stamped, the
note secured must not be; but they should
be Endorsed 10 show the reason why.
Mortgage bonds need not be stamped II
stamps are affixed TO the mortgage. All
appraisements, estates or estrays, five cents
on each sheet or piece of paper. Aida
Wits Of every description are exempt from
stamp duties. Acknowledgment of deeds.
ETC., also exempt Contracts and Ogree-
ments, Eve cents, except for rents; when
for rent, City, cents for each seven han.
drcd dollars 4 rent or less, IL over three
hundred dollars; ffty cents for two hun
dred dollars or over three hundred dol.
lars. Any person interested can afix and
cancel stamps.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1865-1872, 1868-07-24
Comma Down on the Eiaures.

We understand that our Conservative(?)
friends are beginning to think that their
claim for / 900 majority in this County
will not DO realized since the "blUated
bondholders" ruled their Convention, aud
they can't 'Ror for Blair until they i'm
bibe plenty Of the platform.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1865-1872, 1868-07-24

DEMoREsr's MoNTnLY.-This popular
parlor Magazine has won for itself an envi
able place in the esteem of American ladies'
It's usefulness, the amount furnis he'd iol
tho money, is only equalcd by its variety
It's high tone, and general literary excel
lence. In all these respects 1t is far in
advance Of its contemporaries, and
thoroughly deserves the high favor il has
won, II is marvellous that premiums Of
real and great value eau be added to a
magazine Of such cost and character, for
three dollars per year. Ii only proves
what IL so often said, that books aud
newspapers are tho cheapest aud best edu-
Gators in the world. Address, w. Jen.
nings Demorest, 473 Broadway, N. Y.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1865-1872, 1868-07-24

The Upton Times, the most influential
Democratic paper 10 the Eighth Congress
ional District of Indiana, has renowned
Democracy and taken an independent
position. "The New York iniamy," as
II terms the nomination of Seymour and
Blair, caused tho change.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1865-1872, 1868-07-24

The Cincinnati Chronicle says the Pen
dleton Escort started from that city with
fifteen barrels Of whisky aud one hundred
kegs Of lager beer,
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1865-1872, 1868-07-24

Poetry; Are You a Romanis,2 Living
fora purpose; What is a change Of hearth
A very interesting Number. SO a year, or
$3.50 for half year. Address, 3. R.
Wells. New York.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1865-1872, 1868-07-24
ATTORNEY GaneraI.

William NJ. Eyarts, who reached Wash
ington City on Monday, appeared before
one of the District Judges and took the
oath of Office, and subsequently entered
upon his duties as Attorney General.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1865-1872, 1868-07-24
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS
A WORD OF WARNING.

THIS Ia to give notice that all persons are here.
i by warned against trespassing upon the
premises Of tho undsrsigned, either BY killing
game, picking berries, or allowing their stock 90
trespais on said premises, a the Law will be
strictly enforced In every such instance.
JOSEPH GouDfE,
SAMUEL JACKSON,
SAMUEL HOLIDAY,
ELIZA A. 00UDn,
and the heirs Of John Goadis deed.
July si.sws
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1865-1872, 1868-07-24
Movements Of GEN. Cant.

Generals Grant, Sherman and Sheridan
left Leavenworth on Saturday morning
for Denver, via Kansas Pacific Railway,
reaching that place at IL A. NJ. on Tues
day.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1865-1872, 1868-07-24

SOUND AND SENsiBLE.-Would you
have some genuine entertainments Read
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August-Now Ready--containing por-
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on Phrenology; Faith in Coz; Murder of
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Muscle; ldeali'y and Sublipii,y, Poets and
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1865-1872, 1868-07-24
act.

Tho expenses Of the Democratic Lcgis-
laiure Of Ohio, this year, are $4,000;
those Of the Republican Legislature, last
year, were 100000. The only business
Of Importance transacted by the former
was the election Of United States Sena-
tor, the passage of the "yisihlc admixture
bill, which has been declared uneon-
stitu,ional, and the passage Of bill dis.
qualifying disabled soldiers in the militia
nv ASYLUM from voting.