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such an excavation as our Arcadian legislators
have proposed. Their line, for example, would
go six feet lower than the foundation stones of
Mr.. A. T. Stewards building at the corner of
Chambers street and Broadway; and the
amount Of machinery and tackle IL would
require to underpin and prop up that gigantic
marble front is problem which we gladly
leave for professional engineers to solve. OF
the older and smaller buildings along Broad
way, the foundations of which, as q general
rule, vary from twelve to eighteen feet In
depth, scarcely one would be left standing.
Every fine building in the more elevated por-
tions Of our main thoroughfare would be under
mined and brought to grief; in addition to
which let US just consider, as the chief portion
Of the proposed catacomb will have to run
through rock, what an amount of subterranean
blasting and gunpowder earthquakes will be
daily and hourly required before passage can
be forced from the Battery to Spuyten Duyvil.
We are thus promised ten or twelve years of
artificial earthquake In gunpowder shocks as q
preliminary, to be succeeded by the permanent
earthquake and roar Of six locomotives, with
six trains Of baggage and freight cars, tearing
along under Broadway through all future
time. We are to have nearly all the present
buildings along our main thoroughfare de-
molished. We are to have plate glass side
walks in the present street, compelling our
lady promenaders either to adopt Boomer cos
tune or walk in the carriage-way We are to
have all our vaults. subterranean storerooms
Ind coal cellars along the proposed "iias =.
improvement con6scatcd and In sxohangs
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1865-1872, 1868-02-21
- ,fH- The Editor j. absent this week, a
+, ssuiine the. STATE. Convention. 4a
conversational Convention.

Prom. The proceedings Of tho Republics .
Congregational District Executive Commit.
tss. IN tia weeks Issue. we have add
iloasl assurance u harmony and good
sssIiog. They have Fixed upon, Coanors.
ssille ~ the place, AID April 3oih as the
.sinsss for holding Delegate Convention
FOR nomins,ing candidate for Congress.
The mode aud time Of designating the
! delegates wa. wisely left with each Coun,
~ 70 deNtmins IN their own way. This
? - doubsies- the path OF wisdom, avoiding
.conaIctwills the peculiar ,iows and estab.
ii.Led aspses OF all, BY this plan we can
work harmoaiou.ly without tho necessity
'ofinnov.sion.or experiment. sf
We coreratuIa,e oar friends on these
results, and hope iLa all lovers Of good
tfder,Tporals and Christian government
.wiu stake hands aud go 10 work with that
~ilt aud purpose which never fails Of sue
cess, With harmony We can elect our
tanaidss by a handsome majority, and
zoe uplo Jim who for selfish or other
purpsrss asows the seed Of discord or dis
seusion. Lot Everything for the cause"
DC our motto, until victory pereLes on our
banncrs.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1865-1872, 1868-02-21

Mn. EDIroR,-I have been trying (and
hope with some degree Of success,) to d.
vest myself Of all personal feeling upon
the subject Of selecting the Union candi-
date for Congress in the Fourth District.
There seems to be degree Of bitterness
in various parts Of the District towards
each OF the gentlemen named as eandi.
dates for the nomination, that is truly in.
cxplisablc aud dcplorablc. Either Of the
gentlemen named. at least the most prom
inept-- Col j. ii. Farquhar, Hon. q. w.
Julian and Gen. Tom Bennett---are men
Of talent and OF the highest respectability;
could vote for either with great good
will and IL is TO be hoped that n more
kindly spirit will prevail, and that due
Difference will be paid to tho opinions Of
those who advocate the claims OF their ia
vorite candidates. This tolerance Of opin.
ION + due from eaeh Republican to every
otker, and itshould be granted IN kind.
lyXint, for We are all aiming at the SIMS
rev f5rd are all equally fighting the en-
emies of freedom and republicans institu--
tons. al .Hfl 4aHf
have no doubt that Col. Farquhar IL
the favorito candidate OF the Union voters
OF franklin County, and il is presumable
that our Delegates will continue TO vote
ior him in Convention 30 long as there
nay-be.nny hope Of bis nomination. All
political calculations have found to be
Terry uncertain. and may be found i'm.
possible 10 nominate him. In that event
the question comes up, For whom shall
We vote? ~ If
I have not Tho least disposition in the
world 10 dictate TO my Republican friends
81 franklin County how they shall vote
Ia case they cannot nominate their FIRST
choice. But there can be no objection TO
my telling them that my next choice, de.
eidedly, is Judge j. NJ. Wilson. Judge
Wilson. in point Of talent and character,
is equnl to any Of the gentlemen named.
lie u very popular man, has been no
Office. seeker, is not now n candidate for
the nomination but being good Repub-
lican, | have no doubt he would feel him.
self bound to accept the nomination II
rendered TO him voluntarily and without
any solicitation on his part.
have always believed that il would be
wiser policy TO confer our Offices upon
those who do not seek them, than upon
those who do. Dion.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1865-1872, 1868-02-21
LETTER FROM BLOOMING GROVE.

BLOOMING uhONE, IND, ptB. 10, %,
g. Ii. BISonAM ESQ, -.Sr;-Beina
ever Of the opinion that il is proper and
right to give honor where honor is due,
have been highly gratided to observe
through tho columns Of your papor from
different portions of the County snj Dis
triet, numerous expressions Of approval
ofyour support of Hon. John II. Farquha,
as tho Congressional nominee in the new
Fourth District Of Indiana. Col. Farquhai
has lived 80 long in our midst, has been
so thoroughly identified with our interests
has been 20 intimately associated with ev.
cry good work Of public character in the
White Water Yulley, that IL would be
passing strange if he were not tho choice
Of an overwhelming majority Of the citi.
zchs of eur County, -------------
Ny mind reverts back score Of years
or more. when the writer was younger than
he is now. He first met Col. f., then a
nero youth, and heard from his lips as
sound political arguments as is common TO
hear from those ofripcr years. From that
time until tho present hc has known him
as thorough going, hard working mem
Der Of the old Wing aud non Republican
pariics-not fancy politician, in any
sense Of the term, but one Of tie people,
aud represe of the masses. lie
has not been Of those whose voice Is heard
only at mammoth mass meetings and
County aud State Conventions, but his Ia
Dor has been 10 the small villages, tho log
school. houses, and at the crossroads, ns
we'll as elsewhere. During all the time he
has boon a citizen Of our County aud Dis
lrict-und | think the writer can soy
truthiuly without fear Of contradiction
there has been no political canvass,
National, State or County election. TO
which he has not given literally Of his
time and means in contending eloquently
and zcalously for tho principles of Right
aud Of Justice. and no audience that ever
assembled TO hear him speak were disap-
pointed if in his power to prevent; but,
TO the contrary, the writer has seen large
assemblies stand in as wrapt attention rs
though the Colonel was discussing ques.
lions not ouly concerning their present but
their future happiness.
1t has been said that "Rcpublcs are
ungrateful," but the writer cannot believe
that the Republicans Of Franklin County
will ever manifest iugratitude by fcrsaking
an old, true, trusty and trustworthy CO.
laborer, for one whose interests have new.
er been, and are not now so closely identi-
fed with theirs, as arc the interests Of
him Of whom we have penned this sketch.
AN OLD OBSERVER.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1865-1872, 1868-02-21
LETTER FROM HARRISON.



Deor Amerieaa-I ann very glad in.
deed that furnished an article for your
columns, as il gave friend Perry" such
a nice chance to be cute; for instance, he
says that he cannot agree with me Us to
the color Of that little animal. ! would
ask him TO do one favor for me, via: tell
the name Of that little animal he alludes
to. lie says it's green. / think he must
have been sitting opposite a mirror VIXEN
he wrote his last article, for that's the or
~ way can account for this peculiar col
or. lie offers me his hand, which l ac-
cept; but | cannot say so much for his
tongue, unless put to better use than it
has been lately.
lie thinks am trying to please all the
different churches Of this place, and he is
right. for think this can be done by
simply living up to good old rule, viz:
speak i'll Of no one, and if others speak
i'll of you, live so as TO disproye il. Though
am NOT immediately connected with any
church at this time, would blush for
shame TO write anything about any church
in this or any other place that would in
the least ,sar its progress lie says that
he thinks tso well Of the literary cause To
do anything that would be an injury 10 it.
/ think he would do equally we'll il he
had the same respect for his God, and
when he writes on this subject say moth
ing but what will be beneficial to this'one
great and too much neglected cause. 4
/ have nothing TO take hack concern
ing our free schools being good. for there
has been decided Improvement in them
since friend "Perry's' departure as one of
authority in our midst. l am not much
on a debate, and sarcasm is stranger TO
me; therefore do not wish to carry on a
war of words. But VIII say few words
about our city.
This week has been noted for its little
incidents and accidents. On certain
evening of last week, as one Of our worthy
citizens was leaving the Office of DR.. Dol
lahau, he made false step, which precip-
itated him down flight Of steps, break
ing his collar bone. Also. an aged lady
of this place is now suffering from q dis
located knee. at sr.f.
Bat before I close. wish TO say some
thing about the Fire Department Of Har-
rison. On Wednesday last there was an
alarm of Ere given. The Hook aud Lad
der 20. was soon on the ground with their
wagon, but the buckets belonging thereto
were safely locked up in the Engine
House, Town HAIL. aud we're only OBJ
tanned by the process of scalation. "A
certain youth noted for his AGILITY climb
ed up aud immortalized himself by passing
them down to the aforesaid Company.
The Ere was soon ex,ipguished, none be-
ing seen save that in the stove, aud the
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1865-1872, 1868-02-21
"a. r. Hull.


sIhiswidely kaown public speaker sd-
dressedslsfge crowds at Laurel, Meiamora
aud Brookyille during the past week, on
the subjects Of Temperance aud Politics
HE boid, denunciatory language concern
ing wroag aud wrong doors, accompanied
with unboahded wit and sarcasm, calls
forth she rart sueniion and boisterous
applause Of Lis hearers. lie seems to be
veil fortified with facts to back up what
he says, aul Is no ways meaIy .mouihed
ntelling What he thinks. whether il be
easnsivs Or not. lie wages uueeas;ng
wstfsreupon iatemperance in high places
us we'll IS Ia the lower orders of life, and
is,squally severe upon politicians Of all
parties who have stood ia the way OF HE
anti slavery rslorms during the past thirty
oss forty years. The politicians Of the
present dry IRE stou,ly rebuked by him
for their -cortupsions in Office. We do not
hesitate to say, io'closiug this necessarily
brief notice, that Sir. Hull stands out in
hold relief a. one Of the mos, prominent
ofWsstsrn otsiors La common parlance,
IIpll'is Brick"
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1865-1872, 1868-02-21
Hon. Jeremiah M. Wilson.

The Cirsuit Court has been in session
stthis place tho l..t two weeks with the
lsrgess docket for years pact. This is the
result Of The great personal popularity aud
legal abilities Of Judge Wilson No man
has ever wen more golden opinions on the
Beuehse this Circuit, aud the result is,
tho raeoumuhtion Of the great mass OF
busine-s 10 his Court II is always pleas.
sns-to look 10 on the proceedings, as they
arc eondue,ed with the utmost dignity,
proprieiy and decorum.. Ills charges are
veil prepared. aud rendered with clear
ness thai The bumblest can comprehend,
tpwLieh Is added gentleness Of manner
Md. Familiarity If Intercourse that removes
all restraint. We congratulate tho bar
sad people, viIhOu, DISTINCTION of party,
"a our good fortune in selecting 50 wise
ADD good a. Judge, ts44.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1865-1872, 1868-02-21

1t is no uncommon thing to see a cord TO
cord aud half Of wood, or ton to q
ton and half Of bay, drawn into town on
a sled. Indeed, so great is the demand
for runners that most Of the timber in the
woods grows crooked. -
In this latitude people dress to suit the
season. More clothing is worn than with
you, and Of n heavier quality. And then
immense quantities of furs are brought In
to requisition. Being comparatively near
the fur yielding regions, fars ESPECIALLY
tho coarsor kinds) are very cheap. You
can buy good fur overcoat for tweny- 1--WE
to thirty dollars. CivIs:
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1865-1872, 1868-02-21


The Shelby County en- Poor Farm
is said exhibit s,ckening picture of
vice aud brutality. owing to niisnanagc-
mcnt."
Does Anybody Know anything about our
Franklin -County Poor Farm? Is there
any Acknowledgement there? Are any sick.
smng scenes Of vice and brutality ever
sesp< there? If yea, We simply ask who
isse.blsp,e lathe lnasser2 We hope these
questions will lie answered by some one
~ho ear ealishten the public about the
mstter..s'lt IS said by some who ought to
k.yse, itat The cost Of keeping our paupers
i'npre b 500 pur head at our Poor Asy-
lun's ,Asns IL Ale poor we're kept in tho
rswnships where they reside, and judi.
sionsly managed BY the Township Trus.
,es,,. We 30 hope 10 these times Of high
taxes that those in authority will look af
,sr these things. While the poor should
nas be- sas 10 suffer foe food. shelter ani
r!eabbg Gle tux payer has night to com.
pIsi6fii The hh.ds collected for tho poor
THEORETICALLY, encouragement =
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1865-1872, 1868-02-21
Proceedings OF the Republican District
Central Committee. -

Pursuant 70 Agreements, tue Republican
Central commitlec for tho 9TH Congress
sional District Of Indiana, convened at
Connerssille on Thursday, 18th inst. The
following Counties were represented.
Wayne--John /. Underwood.
Fayette-,Gilbert Trusler.
Union-R. NJ. IIaworth.. = e = n 2
Franklin-R. II. Swift.
Rush--A. NJ. Kennedy, 800,
A Telegram was received from j. M.
Cumbnck Esq, the member from Shelby,
stating that owing to unforeseen causes
he was prevented from attending the
meeting Of the Committee.
An organization was Effected by ap-
pointing J. l. Underwood Chairman and
Gilbert Trusler Secretary Of the commi,-
tee. -n' ,ff c't ieiiT -
II. II. Swift submitted the following
resolutions, which, af,or general discus
sion, we're adopted: sfi s's 800
Resofeed, That Delegate Convention
DO held at connersville on Thursday, the
goth day Of April. 1868, for the purpose
Of nominating q Republican candidate for
Congress for the Fourth District Of In.
diana, 10 DO voted for at the General Flee.
ton in October. q
Resolccd, That tho delegates TO said
Convention DO selected and appointed by
the several counties In such manner as
each county may determine for Itself. :
Resoived, That in said District Con-
gressiohOl Convention each county shall
be entitled 10 one vote for every one hun
dred votes cast for Hon. Nelson Trusler,
in 1866, aud Que for every fraction Of
City votes or moro cast for said Trusler
10 wit: Fayetto IL, Franklin 10, Hancock
II, Rush 81, Shelby 81, Wayne As, and
Union county votes.
Resoited, That the proceedings Of this
meeting be published in each Republican
paper in tho Fourth Congressional Dis.
trict. aud that copy OF said proceedings
be forwarded to each paper for that pur-
pose. ' 'i' Pos ''' ''''f '''
The Committee adjourned TO meet up.
on tho call Of majority Of the members.
- j. l. UNpERwoop, Pres.
@. TRrsLER, See. -
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1865-1872, 1868-02-21

members Of The Fire Department returned
home satisfied In their own minds that
they had saved the town from one general
conaagration. The damage TO the prop
erty did not exceed s25, caused entirely
by AZ and water.
For the present ! will close. hoping 10
hear something about the great Leap Year
Party In your next, if"Pery" will be 20
good ne 10 give On account OF IL. Yours
respecfullye e117n BILL FRikspLy.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1865-1872, 1868-02-21

Senator Morton's great speech on the
reconstruction measures has been trans
lated and published 10 German aud French.
Ii IL also being translated ints Spanish
aud Italian by societies ia Washington,
to be sent abroad for the purpose Of pro-
noting immigration. The Senator hus re.
ceived over six hundred letters, from oil
parts ofihc United States, compimenting
his speech in the highest terms aud thank-
ing him for tho same. Ills health is
much improved, aud his physician, DR..
Bliss, Of the regular army, is confident Of
his speedy recovery. The Senator is now
Walking better than at any time since his
return from Europe, aud his general health
is as good 40 ever bciorc.-[Jcurual.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1865-1872, 1868-02-21

with a copy Of the petition, i any, togcth-
er with list of the names signed thereto,
which caused your hasiy action in the
matter.
l have the honor, sir, to be-, very res
pectfully,
= Your ob'd't serv't.
SAMUEL DAVIS, P. II.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1865-1872, 1868-02-21
The following has been furnished us for
publication. 1t speaks for itself;
PosT OFFICE, New Trenton, IND, J
EEB. IL. 1868.

FEB. IL, 1918.
70 As lion. 4. ". Randall, Postmaster
Geaerat--
SIR: Upon my return home after an
absence Of some days, | am in receipt Of
information that you have determined up
on my removal from the position of Dep
uty Postmaster at this place. | accepted
my commission at the hands of the Hon.
VIM. Dennison, your predecessor in Office,
at the earnest solicitation Of friends TO the
Government aud the Post Office Depart.
ment, not for the emoluments Of the Office,
but merely to keep il fiom under the con-
troll Of those who, in the late rebellion,
were covert enemies TO our country and
its loyal goyernment--men who were viii.
ling to let rebels take half our continent
and on those terms make peace-men
whose feelings and sympathies were all on
the side Of the rebellion-mcn who never
shed tear for the loss Of our armies, but
never failed to rejoice when the rebels
were successful 10 battle. ~
According to the showing OF the Audi
tor OF the Treasury for the Post Office
Department, there was an accumulated
balance Of S5,S5 due mo on the first day
Of the current quarter commencing Janu-
airy LIST, 1868. / am therefore ut n loss TO
conjecture the reasons operating upon
your mind TO cause you perempiorily TO
remove me- Presuming, however, that
your reasons nre satisfactory to yourself,
mos, respectfully ask sou " furnish NE
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1865-1872, 1868-02-21
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS
FARM FOR SALE.

A FARM -ef 100 aerss. 100 cleared, balance An
"A best oftimber, tro.story f'ams house with
rooms. hall and cellar, . large cistsrn. frame
barn and other out buidiaGr, we'll watered, 80
bearing apple trees, peach orchard, psars, piams,
cherries and other small fruts, wen adapted 20
fuit growing. and above all healthy place y
miles east Of New Trenton station on the white
Water Valley X. Road and pike. For particulars,
apply 70 Il. X. Rockafeila New Trenton, Frank
lin Co., Ind.
~ =, pRTER RIFrNER AND oTHERs.
rDsiiy Gazette copy a. aud chg this oAesl
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1865-1872, 1868-02-21
Hon. e. B. MariindaIo.

Tie Eiehmond Paiadiam is mistaken
ipsstsibming the authorship of the letters
from Indianapolis over the signature Of
"Pics," to Judge Mariiodale Of that place
We base never been the recipient of such
iavors from the Judge, but would be
pleased to Number Lin among our con-
tributors. sI
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1865-1872, 1868-02-21
GRATING.

THIS MoAsh, (Februaty,) 10 the time for cutiisg
Il Crafts, 20 be put In neat Spring. The pnder-
d gned win beprepared next Spring 20 graft Pears.
Apples, Ac., 8o., on reasonable tsfms. WIN fur
nisb gratis from the best varieties Of fruit for this
cilmsts--warrantedi true 90 name, aud warranted
TO grow,.o no change. Send IN your orders early
stating (as near - may bel how mseh rrsnink
yeu want done, the had Of stocks you haze, ke.,
40. Address n. p. foRcE.
jennings, Franklin CO., Ind.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1865-1872, 1868-02-21
yRUIT TRIBES!

NJ y. Force Co. hav- on hand, snd fer ssis. .
W. few thousand Peach Trees OF the best varis
ties, which will be sold Low FOR CASH. Alse,
small lot OF Pears, 0oossbcrfiss. Qainces. Ace
Ae.. Address n. p. FORCE A CO..
Feb 2i-f. jennings, fnpkiin Co., IND.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1865-1872, 1868-02-21

rIs. sssilsse sfiiityfy .ccu. a iitee have
heidsd o1fepott \ gabst Tie ednhrumuon
Of fi'G a.. sdcfuaii 10 The l'feset rank
cl'Gghsr4I. THIS WIN meet the views Of
The General, and destroy the value Of Mr..
JoLasoas lsI csrd.-[Gazelts.
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1868-12-09


ToBAcco.-We shall always like to read
Of Sir Walter Raleigh, one Of Queen
Elizabeth's great navigato-s and court
iers. IT'S insinuated that "Queen Bess"
rather liked Walter. Both were bachc'
Tors, and it was not to be wondered at, SC.
Speaking Of English History, reminds US
that Sir Walter brought tobacco and po-
tatoes from the wi!ds Of America to
England. Wasn't he good man2 But
was he any better than Doc. Russell Of
the John G. Partridge Cigar and Tobacco
Store of Dearborn street, Chicago7 We
do not believe it. E. p. Clarke came
home tother day, cured of Rheumatism by
Doc. Edwards, medical wizard of Chica-
90, and he, the said Clarke, brought us the
compliments of Russell in the shape Of
several bars of the best Virginia leaf ever
known. Mr.. Russell is nephew to Russell,
the celebrated London Times writer, and
Clarke is grandson of Capt. Clarke, of
the firm Of Lewis & Clarke the explorers
of the Rocky Mountains in Jefferson's
administration. PARTRIDGE was raised in
the woods, but no better piece Of fowl
was ever captured than JOHN G.
All the above named gentlemen are
Democrats, and they make their living
without stealing from the National
Treasury.
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1868-12-09
ORIGINAL NOTICE

STATE OF IOWA. CLAYTON COUNTY. In the District
Court, Clayton County, Iowa; January term A. d.
1869.
W. H. Lyle against J. V. D. Benton. Sarah j. Benton
Louis Benton, Jr.. Lllias Nj Benton, Augustus
French, Thomas Updegraff, y. Andres George L.
lssss. Z. Henke. l. l.. Kramer, Strouse 4 Rowe,
Peterson G Larso and Rachael Benton.
To >. '. D. Benton, Sarah ,. Benton, Louis Denton.
Jr.. Lllias Benton, Augustus French, Thomas Up
degraf, r. Andres. George l.. Bass, +. Hcnke, I. L.
Kramer, Strouse Rowe, Peterson d Larson and Ra
chael Benton. Detendents. You hereby notified
that there is now file petition by said PLAINTIFF
Lyle, in the office of the clerk of the Distric,
Court OF said Clayton County, Iowa, claiming OF you
the foreclosure OF Mortgage. N, personal claim is
made against the aeiendants Augustus French. Tho
mas updegraf. f. Andres, George l.. Bass. F.
llenke, l.. Kramer, Strouse L Rowe, Peterson
d. larson and Rachael Benton; and that unless
y'u appear thereto and defend. before noon of the
second day OF the next Term of said Court commence
lug on the 18th day of January, 1862 default will be
entered against you and judgment rendered thereon
Dated this 4th day of November. 1865
W. II. LYLE, Plaintiff.
REUBEN NOBLE, Prf's Atty.