davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1868-09-21

POLE RAISING AND REPUBLICAN
MEETING IN PosEY - A LARGE
CRowD, COOP SPEECHES, AND A COOP
TIME.-A large and enthusiastic Re-
publican meeting was held, on Satur-
day, at Jacob Jourdan's in Marr's
Township, Posey County. One object
of the meeting was to raise Grant
and Colfax pole 125 feet long, which
was easily and successfully performed.
Between 400 and 500 people we're
present. The Mt. Vernon Grant Ar
tillery and Mt. Vernon Glee Club
we're on hand, and made music and
thunder for the occasion. A magnifi-
cent and sumptuoas dinner was pro-
vided by the ladies of the neighbor-
hood. Speeches were mace by Gen.
VIM. Harrow, of Mt. Vernon, and
Capt. G. Tomhemelt, of this city, and
both speeches are highly spoken of,
Much enthusiasm prevailed. The Re-
publicans of Posey feel confident oil
carrying the county by 300 majority.
The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1868-09-21

A FA1LURE.-On Saturday night 1t
was expected that Governor Bran
lette would address the Democracy of
this CITY. The time fixed was q
o'clock; the place chosen Crescent
City Hall. At the time appointed,
Governor Bramlette was on hand
promptly, but the people were not
there. After waiting a considerable
length of time for the voters to arrive,
during which time about dozen men
had collected in the hall, the Gov
ornor left without addressing this
immense crowd. After he had
eope. Mr.. NJ. A. o. Packard delivered
a short address to the few who re-
manned. The meeting was fiat
| failure. b., r. ..
The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1868-09-21
M ~ n.MrmpH1s-seml-weekly.

Rockport stage (via Hewburgh and Boon
IN Mondavs Wedn esdays and Fridays.
Arrives by p. M, Tuesdays, Thursdays
New Harmony Mail stage leaves Mon
DAYS and Fridays at7tA. n. Arrives IueS-
DAYS and Saturdays by 4P. M. a.l.,L -.
Mt, Vernon Mall Stage leaves uaLiy SeA
ceY1t Sundays) at A. NJ. Arrives daily Tex
eept Sundays) by T. NJ Ls -
To NEwBURG.-HacK daily texcePt Stn )
aay,) from the Merchants botei' ~
O'Clock p. N.
The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1868-09-21

THANKs.-Mr. Henry Redman, who
arrived from the East on Friday
night, has our hearty thanks for files
of late New York papers. The sew
eral messengers of the express com
panies, Messrs. Fish & Barter. and
Master Henry Fl. Haynie, train bow
on George Nelson's train, have opr
thanks for latest papers daily.
The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1868-09-21

DIsCHARGED-Louis Foltz, who
was charged with having assaulted
one Speck, In a row at the Bellevue,
last Sunday a week ago, aud who, on
his preliminary examination, was held
to bail, was taken before Judge John
son, Saturday, on writ of habeas
corpus. After having the case inves-
tlgated, Foltz was discharged and
given his liberty again.
The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1868-09-21
House and Lot for Sale.

WING . @ saY HETT NBED -seE.
~ moval from the city, 1 offer for sale
my House and Lot, containing five rooms.
cellar, elstern, and stable, al iu tlp-tOp
order; good a. new. Inquire on the pre-
misses,
10Th St., bet. Vine and Sycamore.
Will give % bargain to any one yvIsf4fup
TO buy n good Dwellina House.
sep4 3w D. ScHWANER.
The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1868-09-21

YOUNG Mans GRANT CAVALRY.
The young Mems Grant Cavalry met
at Turner Hall on Saturday night to
attend to important business. This
organization is now two hundred and
fifty-two strong. The boys are con-
fident that they can have three hun
dred for the next grand display
They are in earnest.
The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1868-09-21

II. B. HALL. SAM. c. wooDsoN.
ST. CLOUD HOTEL.
FOR MERLY CITY HOTEL,
HALL & WOODS0N, ProprietOrs,
Opposite Steamboat Landing.)
sepI9 3m
The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1868-09-21
COMING SOUTH.
ro,.ra Hanta and Indlanapolis.
-. nrnRE. nAUTE.
-onio and Mississippi Railroad.
- r.INEs.

70 IorJTsvrLLE.--Every Monday ana
s,at1.rds y AZ IOo'clock Am. Every Tuesday
Wednesday, Thursday, and SatufoAy ~
70 OCAIRo-Daiiy, except Sunday, at 3
O'Clock p. u. Af
To GREres RIyER.-Esvery "Wednesday
ayd Saturday at 9 O'Clock p. M. Every
MONDAY and Thursday at 9 o. clock p. II.
To EAsTPoRT. = Every TUESDAY anu
Friday at o'clock p. NJ.
TO HESDERsoN-Daily, except sundays
ut o'clock PM. a..
To NAsHvILLE-Every THURSDAY AZ lOUH
iTo rptrrs-S,ernI-weelxly. .4
The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1868-09-21
OF - AAal4al i-4F -
sept O. % and p First Street.

Ta0R RAEE-VEHY DEsIRABf E RE
IL SlDENLE -On account or contem-
plated change i'm business and location 1
intend TO sell my residence. corner F,ipbth
and Vine Streets. TIE lot has "a front oi
10 feet on Lighth street. ana rhe part
which is now finely appointed garden
can. IL desired be used Tor building and
sold separately. TIC house contains eight
rooms and the place is we'll supp led with
cistei'ns and out houses, all iu the best OF
order ana repair- said property, if not
sold at private sale previous h. the .Ifb of
S5eptcub er. 1865 viii ON that day be- rf f.lra.9
at public auc ion. Terms made yuosgu on
day OF sale.
For further Information and fuaunct ION
Of the property apply on the nrcrI i4as 10
SEQ did ROBERT s. IIU5Egn.
The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1868-09-21

ROBBERY AND OUTRAGE.-We
heard yesterday that white woman
living on the other side Of the river,
while returning from Henderson, had
been attacked on Saturday by negro
man named Bush. who robbed her of
some clothing she was carrying and
of $25 in money which she had drawn
in Henderson for another party.
After having robbed the woman, the
scoundrel then attempted to outrage
her person, but she managed 10 escape
and reached home with her clothes
nearly all torn off. A large body of
men were out yesterday in search of
the negro, but it is believed he had
crossed the river during the night in
one of Blangy's skiffs, which was
found this side yesterday morning.
=Bp
CLOSE OF THE DISTRICT FAIR.-A
considerable crowd collected on the
Fair Grounds Saturday morning to
witness the completion of the race
postponed from Friday night. As on
Friday, much time was consumed in
getting start, and the same propen-
sity to jockey was displayed.
Fourth Heat-The horses were at
last sent of, Red Fox in the lead.
Billy Barr never did handsomer or
honester trotting, and soon closed up
the gap, passed Red Fox, who broke
and ran, but to no avail. Billy thence
forward had things all his own way
and won easily in 2 :33f.
Fifth Heat-Some difficulty on
starting. Billy Barr took the lead
and came In far ahead, in PA, win
ming the race and the 500 purse.
Point Breeze could not be brought
down to his work on Saturday, and
was third In the race. Red Fox took
the second premium, 5000, and
Breeze the third, or 800.
There was a pacing race afterward,
between Duckworth, of Mt. Vernon,
and VIM. Forth, of this city, which
was won by the former, but we did
not ascertain particulars. Pecuniari-
ly, we believe the Fair was 4 success
but as an exhibition of productive
industry, it was in no sense creditable
to our county or this portion of our
State. An entire reform in the con.
duct of these Fairs is loudly demand
ed. Less horse and more industry
mechanism, &c, is what's needed.
The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1868-09-21

B@- Patent pencil holders for sale
at the journal office.
The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1868-09-21

T-E0H q tE,E-SEV ERAL FIRgT-CIAes
4- WORK HORSE, on favorable ermE.
by kOkTH a BOWEFl
American Livery S.ables. Third street
DelWeen MAID ana Locust. sepl Ivy
The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1868-09-21
N oNDAY........-............sEPTEMBER q. !,
CITY NEWS S.

= No SPEAKING.-In consequences OF
the fact that Gen. Hurlbut could not
reach the city in time to fill his APP
pointment in this city, at Turner Hail.
there will be no speaking at that
place tonight. We regret that ne
could not reach the city in time to
fill his appointment. lie will speak
at Mt. Vernon on Tuesday. 1a
The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1868-09-21

B65@ Faber's pencils. twenty FIVE
cents per dozen, at the journal office.
The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1868-09-21

BS~ a fine stock of envelopes at the
Journal office.
The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1868-09-21

SHOULD BE SUPPREssED.-We are
requested by many persons to call the
attention of the police and City Mar
shall to tho noise and disorder that
prevails almost every Sabbath day on
First Street, where men assemble and
are boisterous, occupying the side
walk, scuffling. shouting, swearing,
and often compelling ladies aud gen.
tlemen on their way to or from Church
to leave the sidewalk or even cross the
street.
Yesterday, we are told, foot race
came off on First Street, between
Main and Locust, to the great annoy
ance of people living in the vicinity.
Such conduct in a Christian commu-
nifty is disgraceful, and should be sup
pressed at once and forever.
The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1868-09-21

Tss9Et SALE ar AUCTaDN Five
Is HOT SEES AND LOTS. ~ on Saturday.
September &tn, ls13, no 2 O'Clock P.1l., we
VIII sell az auction, ut the Casrt-h house door.
the following property:
a fractional part OF Lot 3. Block 1g Ian
StockwelFs Enlargement, with 1--WE houses
thereon, situa Ted on the south side at ann
S.rest, oelweeq ltlih and Seventh, oppo-
site Carrcu ter s Ffeid
This Is one ot the best locations IN the
city Ihe houses are new and 40 good re-
pair. One is sfotehcu-e
i'his rs rare ehanao Tor an Investment
on easy terms
TermS-One-half cash: balance I'm one,
two, and three years
For Iurtne particulars inquire of
j. Il. ELLIOTT 81 co.. Aucuoneers.
ael2 dfn
The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1868-09-21

Residence and Farm for Sale.
FEFasE kEBEnENCE of the late DIX
81 Thomas itumcie VIII be sold 40 private
sue. SAID farm contains 100 acres, with
1lnproVefponLs 1t BIS about one mi be irCm
4hgie'a station on the 10. q q. r. H., and
ten miles from this city. For further par
tlculars apply at Dr. j.. ". RunCie's Office.
No. = First street, Evansville. jy3Ig
The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1868-09-21

ATTORNEY GENERAL WILLIAMSON
AT NEW HARMoNY-Hon. Delana
X. Williamson, Republican candidate
for Attorney General of the State,
addressed the people of New Har-
mony on Saturday. From a gen.
tleman who was present we learn
that large crowd was in
attendance, the large hall be-
ing full. The speech was a strong
and convincing argument in favor of
the great principles of the Republi-
can party, and an unanswerable refu-
tation of the Shameless sophistries
and villainous Misrepresentation of
Democratic stump speakers. Judge
Williamson is a speaker of rare
ability, aud his official opinions as
Attorney General Of the State have
challenged the respect and admira' ion
of the legal profession everywhere
His reelection is of course a fore
gone conclusion.
The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1868-09-21

GERMAN REPUBLICAN MEEETIG.
The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1868-09-21
E0R SALE.

ET0R 5ALE-SUBURBAN PROPERTY
- "A hama ome piece ot land contaiu-
ing a traction over four acres on the
p injection state Road, about three miles
from me CITY, can be bought at "a bargain
II applied f2r 4oofs lts the owner Is nom
resldenJ ana 81 hes TO sell. There Is q
small hOuse four rooms on the land
also Tint Deer and uHuiug water.
RMS pHce WQuld mako a handsome site
for a suburban residence.
or further particulars apply TO
MCN kELI ~ SCHUBERT,
HeHf Esta Agents
or CHA sLE5 II. BH0uGHTON.
SELF d5t,wlt hleehanfcsvflIp
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-10-07
SECOND WIDTH.
Vegetable SiCiIian Hair Remover

Every gear increases the D0Du-
iGPjty Of this UGEIGIOEe Hair Prep
NI'0tiOn, 1UltfCk Is dWe to merit
Atone. Ne C0H assure orr OIOE
patrons that 10 as Eept ruiz mp to
ats high StdadGPd, GHd to those
CitO hare 1eCeF used it are can
c0!ItdeHttU sag, that IL Is He'OnIV
retidbte and pCPJcCtcd DrepGrG-
tom to restore GRAY 0E FADED
HAIR to its BOUtlttU cO{Or, max
iID II soft, tUStrOUS. and SiEkey;
the scalp. JY its use, becomes
1cLtite ami clean; 10 rcDpOres al
eFUptiOHS and d0HCLTtttf, and bu
its tonic properties 2)TeUents ne
mar from TUiiiJ'0 ont. as il Sfin,-
HtdteS and nOUT'iSheS the hair
gtGmdS. By its use tie hair 0rOtUs
hhtCHer and stronger. IH badness
10 restores the capillary glands
to their normal UigOr, and lCiU
cFe0te u neU OrOICth eCCept in
Rct"eme OH age. 1t Is the most
economical HAIR DRESSING
ere'' used, as it requires feWer
dPpHcdttOItS. and gtUeS the hair
mat SpteHdtd glossy appearance
SO much ddmired by all. 4. 4.
u"BeS' NJ. d., State ASsGUer of
-a''o's StTSS tffC tO1tST1F1tf11fTG are
pare ana cGrcfUtty selected for
eccettcmt quality, ana / consider
20 ne BEST PREPARATION f03,
rs intended purposes" ne DHb-
HSh u treatise on the hair. Which
iCe send free by mail anon dnnIi-
cation, 9Chich contains Co,I5lic,,-
datOrU. notices from CIer0un,el.
phVSiCi0Rs, the press. ami others,
Ne haze made tie StttIY OF the
h1tr ana its diseases a speciality
for gears, and EnOIC that iCe make
the most e6eCtiUe preparation for
TIE restoration and the 3DTeSerUa-.
ton Of the hair, eCt0nt, and so
acknowledged By the best REeSIis
cal and Chemical Authority.
Sod by all Druggists and Dealers in Medicine
COOK, CoBuRN & CO.
denl Agents for North Western States
81 DEARBORN ST., CHICAGO, ILL
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-10-07
For SALE,

1--WE following property is offered for sale
L The east 40 feet Of Lot /, Block 4 Akin.
son. % addition to Moline.
Ih2 south ! of south 10 acres out lot Os.
Dorm I'd addition TO Moline.
. me :, ". 5. ". t, sec. 90, tp. 10, east 18th
sra '5o acres IN II. e. corner, s. ! of n $. c.
AZ y. 10, east, in the village Of Cordova.
dsroo' - one hphdreiths Of an acre late resi-.
Refer n, nI h fhiilips, near Moline depot.
AndreN Conant, Rock Island.
nch.Odu THOMAS MOWERS, SEN.
Atkinson, III.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-10-07
HOIIOway's Pills,
HOLLOWAY'SOINTMENT
Disorders Of tie Stomach, Liver and
Bowels,

lhe stomach is the great oeutio which mfu.
enee, the health disease Of the SyItem -abu,cd
or debihtated by eXcess--indi gestion, uHeusN
breath and physical prostration are the natuis ]
consequence Allied 10 the BRAIN it is the
source Of headaches, mental depression. peryou,
complaints aud unreiToshing sleep. The Liver
becomes affected and generates bilious disorders,
pains In the side, do The Bowels sympathire
by Costiveness, Diarrh0a and Dysentary. The
principal action Of these Pills is on the stomach
and the liver, lungs, bowels and kidneys paItici.
pate In their reeuperRtive and regeneratiye oTcr.
Iii
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-10-07

CAUTI0N'-None are genuine unless the
words "Hollowsy, New York and London" are
discernable as Water-mark in every leaf Of the
book of directions around each pot or box the
same can be plainly seen by holding the leaf to
the light handsome reward will be given to
any one rendering such information as may lead
TO the detection Of any party or parties counter
feiting the medicines or vending the same know.
ing them to be spurious.
=" Sold at the mandatory Of Professor HoL-
LOwAY, so Maiden Lane New York. and by all
respectable Druggists and Dealers in Medicine,
throughout the civilized world.
w. There is considerable saving by taking the
larger sizes.
n. D. Directions for the guidance of paticpts
10 every disorder are affixed to each pot and box,
Ma Dealers in my well known medicines can
have Show Cards, Circulars, &C. sent FREE OF
EXPENSE, by addressing Thomas Holloway, so
Maiden Lane, N Y. febl2dwly.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-10-07
Eemale Complaints.

Whether in the young or old, married or sin
gle, ut the dawn Of womanhood, or the turn Of
life, these tonic medicine display so decided an
influence that marked improvement is soon
perceptible in the health of tho patient. Being a
purely vegetable preparation, they are safe and
reliable remedy for all classes Of Females in ey-
cry condition Of health and station of life
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-10-07
Hruptions on the Shin,

Arising from bad stute Of the blood or chronic
diseases, are eradicated and clear and xAnspar-
emit surface regRined by the restorative action Of
this Ointment. II surpassess many Of the cos
metcs and other toilet appliances in lite power to
dspel rashes and other dlsfgurements of the face
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-10-07
"a "a ElL0rinn cnaes

BuniOnS, Burns, Chapped Hands, Chilblains
Fistula, Gout, Lumbago, Mercurial Eruptions,
Piles, Rheumatism, RiDgworm, Salt Rheum, Skin
Diseases, Scalds, Swelled Glands, Sore Legs, Sore
Breasts, Sore Heads, Sore Throats, Sores Of oil
kinds, sprains, Stiff Joints, letter, Ulcers, Ven %
ereal Sores; Wounds of all kinds
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-10-07
Decentralization Fec Two Dollars.
PERSONS At a DISTANCE


PUBLISHERS OF NEWSPAPERS
May send a specimen copy Of their papers, and
their rates OF advertising per aunum, for one
column, payable quarterly in advance, with
the number OF miles the place OF publication
is from Chicago, Address, DIR. RAPHAEL
Box G273, Chicago, Illinois.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-10-07
MORE GOOD NEWs!!

DR. RAPHAEL will cast your IorgssDpa " write
yonr nativity. Every man, through the length aud
breadth q the land who has bad luck and who cannot
got ia the world should bee IN possession If his HJrp
s.HDa mud get Dir RApIIAELrS
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-10-07
Piles and Fistula.

Every form and feature Of these prevalent an
stubborn disorders is eradicated locally and on
troly by the use Of this emolient warm fomen
tations should precede its application. It's head
ing qualities will DO found to be thorough apu
invariabe.
Both the Ointment and Pills should be used
-, he c,JIo,,S,,1, c1ea,
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-10-07
READY GLAZED SASH.

IN CONNECTION with my Planning Mill, l
have opened n Ware Room for the sale Of
Pinned and Glazed Sash, where will keep con-
stantly on hand all sizes of these articles, which
| can sell at much cheaper rates than they can
be purchased for elsewhere. l obtain my Glass
from the manufactures at Pittsburg thereby
saving the profits which others must pay who
buy III this market All Builders, Farmers, and
Others in want of Sash will consult their own in
terest by giving me a oail before purchasing else.
where, as AN offering unusual inducements fol
this trade. J. A. BIDDIS0N.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-10-07
Y0lR FUTURE HUSBLND or WIFE ,

lie will tell yuu their crcUm,ta aud Their future
prospects, aud what better STILL hn can tell Noa their
thoughts and what their real intentions are towards
you What is better than ALL De can tell you If they
will make you happy lie H. Therefore, a sure depend
cuco. To all ia business his advice Is invaluable lie
can ortt with the greatest certainty the results 81 all
commercial and business transactions and spesuati0ns
DR.. RAPHAEL interprots dreams for lottery NUM-
hers with unfalins accuracy II you call on him per.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-10-07
Bad Legs, Old Sores, and ulcers.

Cases of many years standing, that have per.
tinAciOusly refused to yield to any other remedy
or treatment, have invariably suocumbed to lew
applications Of this powerful unguent.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-10-07
For ONE llLLAR.

WE sell Dress Patterns, Pant Patterns, Webs
w Cotton Cloth, Shawls, Carpetings. Sheet
ings, Dry and Fancy Goods, &C., &c. Circulars
sent free, giving full particulars; or Twelve
Checks sent for One Dollar, describing twelve
different articles which We will sell for One Dol
lar each
va Ladies and Gentlemen wanted as Agents,
to whom the most liberal inducements are offered,
and satisfaction guaranteed in all cases
CHAS. LET'S 4 co.,
Manufacturers Agents,
ga 66 Federal Street,
meh2Sdly. Posten, Msss.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-10-07
Erysipelas and Salt Rheum

Are two Of the most common and virulent die
orders prevalent on this continent. To these tn,
Ointment Is especially antagonistiO, its "modur
operandr is first to eradicate the venom ant
then complete the cure
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-10-07
WRITTEN OPINION OE HIS FUTURE PROSPECTS
II LIFE

II will guido him to Wealth. Einnsuco and Honor.
Thousands Of good men who were unfortunate and IN
successful In their busucss,-mGn who worked hard
and who struggled against university and msin' tune
the greater part OF their lives and who found the more
they tried to get forward in the world the hngs
went against tAam These mou got DR. RAFiItELS
opinion upon tlur future prospects IN life. All who
wisely foiiowel DR.. RAPiAElls advice are now
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-10-07
IN LOVE AFFAIRS NE NEVER FAILS.

He has the secret Of winning the aoctqns Of the op
p1se SEX lie guides the single 10 wealthy and hap.
ny marriage, and makes tho married happy. Ills aid
and advice has been Solicited in uuumrrsble nganees
and the result has alWay4 been
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-10-07
ATTENTION, BUILDERS!

THE SUBSCRIBER is Now MANI
L featuring at his Planning Mil all sile. o,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-12-15
THE GAZETTE.
TUESDAY EVENING, DECEMBER 10

INCREASE OF INSANITY. Though some men
who are pronounced mad are not mad there is
no doubt that insanity is rapidly increasing in
the United States. The wild whirl of business
in which we are all more or less involved tends
70 nnse4tle the reason, and the mania for spec
nlat;on that has seized large portion of the
e,mmunity keeps the brain so abnormally ac-
tive that insanity is invited. The increase of
This terrible affction has been greatest since
the war, and it is noteworthy that the victims
are mostly men who made large fortunes by
speculation in stocks and realestate. | have
PERSONAL knowledge Of some instances OF this.
Men who were obscure and comparatively poor
were suddenly lifted to dizzy heights by a few
lucky hits, and their new positions and respon-
sibities being greater than they were qualified
for their,reason gave way, and they had to be
taken to places of safe keeping. The spasmo-
die reviva!s that now and then take place are
also responsible for parts ofthe increase or IN
sanity. Men and women are seized by Wild
delirium that sometimes overturns the reason
and helps to fill the asylums l have read OF
such results following reyivals in England and
Ireland, and also In some portions OF this cOun-
try, and from the manner in which L have seen
men and women act during revival periods, L
have no doubt that some lose their reason In
this way At the present time, nearly every
man tried Tor murder, or an extensive forgery.
or great crime of some sort, Is set up Tor a
lunatc by his counsel, and if the criminal law
yers are to be believed, the whole community
is crazy But we have sufficient proof OF the
Increase of insanity without going among the
criminals for instances. Cor. Boston Post.