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Roofing Materials.
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w SLATE, II and & m u oang ard -hepting teit
,oal Ter, Pitch Paints. Oils, ise Washington -trset,
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Aaddlery Hardware.

DFRpIf, Green and Red Roofing States The only
hcnse in the West keeping ar-e supply; prY tfcs
siaters furnished Whis.cre Ray mud lee A~hingto
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DRtgHAM, GOODYEAR & UAYES, CoacI and Sad
ID lery hardware, Leather. Huba Spos.e and bent
carriage RI Spring.. Ayes Boits and Noticeable Iron
III Lake street.
IIAYDEN . KAY. Is and {. Lake sfsssi. N,nntac-
tnrers and Dealers IN Leather, Carriage Goods ADD
San srdN are
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sea mless Tumble size n.

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W. the heasi~tt and tert orrrd to TIE ttane Send
for illustrated catalogue, q kingsbrry Street
seed Store.
D z MEsEROLE, a03 Lake street. Garden and Fold
Seeds. SEED Sosers and Garden Drills. Ar n FIR
Wakehslds Corn Plantafs Senc for Catalogue.
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Crockery and Glassware.

NnIVNKO HrDn VUTKS.
MA SON, ST. TO 80 Franxfln street, Nahuiaetnrs
IL Wrought ant Cast iror ruilaHEs, bridges, exc.
Il.nk sanits. eoora. khuIters gratipk. Iron .RA
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1865-1872, 1868-02-07

rrid.y Morning. R,bru.ry.7, 1885.


We again call the attention OF our 10y.
al friends to the Convention to be held at
this place en- Saturday next, the Sth inst.
The importance Of organization, harmony
and united effort was never more immi-
nent We have no fears Of defeat 10 the
grand campaign that is to come offin 1868,
because we know that those who sacrificed,
toiled aad suffered to save, can and wiH
secure success and preserve the nation
It's ia order to easier SECURE these grand
objects that we urge you 10 unite in the
common purpose of making n good ready"
BY putting the ball in motion with 4 will
that shall give Ia impetus to roll. on aud
over all opposition to triumphant victory.
Turn out, then, everybody who loves the
country and free institutions, whether you
train under the banner Of Unionist, Re-
publican or Radical, aud, forgetting all
minor differences, IL any exist, let US unite
on ,hs grand central idea OF the proserva.
ZION and preparation OF Republican lib.
sriy'for all men.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1865-1872, 1868-02-07

Orebaugh, is one Of the largest county
papers ia the State, and will do good SER
vice in the coming campaign. Mr., Pound
Is the regular Indiana correspondent Of
the Cincinnati Gasetfe, and has some con
nection, | believe, with the Evansville
Journal and the Indianapolis Evcning
Commercial lie rcsides at indianapolis,
and deyotes almost his entire attention to
the three last mentioned papers.
Tie Herald (Democratic) was revived
last Summer by II. z. Conner Esq, for.
merly typo in the old Decatur Republican
Office, and Is an average Democratic Coun.
~ paper. Democratic papers have been
short-lived in this county heretofore, but
the friends Of the Herald seem to regard
it as a fixed institution.
Common Pleas Court is in session here
Judge Cullen presiding. The docket
is only moderately full. There is n case
or two on change of venue from Ripley
County, involving the Yaier "break-up,'
of considerable Importance. Judge Gull
len dispatches business rapidly, and gives
entire satisfaction, | believe to both mem
bers Of the bar and the people.
DECATUR.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1865-1872, 1868-02-07
From the drecnsharg Chronicle.
Turnpike Decision.

We give below the closing portion O
Judge Wilson's turnpike decision, on III,
several injuncions fled against differen
turnpikes leading out from this city
Owing TO It's length, we are thus compelled
TO make il brief In tho course of his
argument there are perhaps points thai
would throw additional light upon the
subject, but enough is given to show where
on the decision is based;
Cali this in conflict with the opinion
Of the Supreme Court in the case of Good
rich vs.. the Winchester Turnpike Com.
pany, (2G Ind where it is distinctly held
that tax may be levied for the benefit OF
a Turnpike Company; and ifa tax may be
levied, by parity OF reasoning On assess
ment may be made ALEC. To this superior
aud doubtless better judgment l yield,
and take il for granted that my notions
on this subject are wholly erroneous, and
therefore say that his ta0 Is constitutional,
aud can be enforced.
"Othcr questions are presented 10 these
applications for injunction. Thfe re.
lating to the manner in which the 3ssess-
nents we're made, amounts. assessed, &C..
cannot, in my judgment, be Of avail in
this form Of action. They must be taken
advantage of by appeal and trial in court
as provided by the Statute. There is one,
however, which it seems to me is worthy of
much consideration, to wit: the defect in
the description of the land.
"The Real Estate upon which the as
sessment is made is not described at ALL
TO make the tax collectable, the assessment
must be complete in itself, else a sale of
land to pay it would confer no title upon
the purchaser The auditor, to place
these assessments upon his duplicate, must
necessarily assume that certain real estate
was intended to be assessed. That is leay.
ing the matter to his judgment and not TO
that Of the commissioners, who make the
assessment. lie might get it right and he
might not, but it is not for him to hunt
over his duplicate and say that certain
piece Of real estate was intended to be
assessed, but il is for the commissioners to
identify it and then he places it upon his
duplicate accordingly.
"Now it is we'll settled rule that
Court Of Equity will epjoin putting a cloud
upon the owners title to real property
This tax is lien whom once placed upon
the duplicate, and is shadow upon the
title which more or less effects il. Ii should
not be placed there except in strict con-
formity to law. Under the rulings of the
courts requiring the utmost strctness in
regard TO sales Of property for taxes, |
cannot think that upon such an assessment
us made in these cases. valid tax sale
could be made. IL not, the parties could
refuse to pay and enjoin the collection
lftbat could be done they could enjoin be.
clouding their titles with such an apparent
incumbarance. Il 10 upon this ground
alone that the restraining order is granted
Upon an assessment made setting out
n proper description ofreal estate assessed,
should hold the owner liable to pay.
Very Truly Yours,
j. NJ. WILSON.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1865-1872, 1868-02-07
LETTER FROM HARRISON.

Dear american sincerely conQratu-
late our friendly readers on the advent Of
a new, aud, in addition to that, so wise
and learned q correspondent-one that,
we are to infer from bis letter Of last week,
ID 10 "pleaso all the churches at this
place" and, wiihal, 50 friendly. Well,
William, here is my hand. | hope you
will be able 10 give satisfaction 10 the dis
satisfied Of the different churches.
am, by far, too much interested Ia the
success Of the Clionian Literary Society
to do anything willingly that would de-
tract from its usefulness or popularity. l
may at times differ from friend "Bill"
about the color Of the peculiar animal un-
der consideration, bat viii not engage 10
eat II, should II not prove to be black.
BY the way, l am much pleased with the
reports Of the popularity and success OF
the Literary Society, and hope Il will
Of great benefit 10 each individual mem
ber The exhibition" or entertainment
TO be given on the 9th inst. will doubtless
aid 20 advertise aud recommend the Club.
It would have given us pleasure 20 hear
that business was looking up In our
town, had il not been patent 10 every
casual observer that business is dull, very
dull, and many Of our mechanics and bus
iness men are greatly discouraged. But
little employment can be obtained, aud wo,
have much complaint Of the "hard times"
We are glad to know that the educa--
ton of our children is 80 we'll provided
for, as II Is, "of course" or, rather We
would be, IL we were not satisfied "the an.
imul is green;" and certainly Bro.
"Friendly' Is the first one who has ever
brought tho charge against our Common
Schools Of being crceiienf The fact IL,
with our facilities, means. and large mum.
Der Of children, our schools ought 10 DO
far above their present rate Of excellence.
aud little wonder that those who have tho
means send their children abroad 10 school
hnd ihoulit, Mr. Editor, TO have mon.
toned other matters occurring here--the
Leap Year Party with some Of i,s attend.
pnt incidents pnd accidents aud have
contemplated devo,ing ono communiea-
ton 10 the consideration Of political mat
,ers; bu, from The length Of this, like my
illnslrious contemporary, my Pen for tho
present must become "dormsnt"
Yours, PEaRY MoSrRosE.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1865-1872, 1868-02-07
DEMOCRATIC PLATFORM.

The eleventh resolve OF tho State Dem
ocratic Platform caps the climax rs il as
suu'ss to "hold In sacred recollection tn,
dead who freely sacrificed their lives II
the defense Of our once GLORIOUS Union
What think you, reader, OF the Democrat
10 party Of Indiana holding in sacred roc
objection the loyal dead soldier2-the sam,
that they denounced during the war al
"Lineoln hirslings' and "Lincoln logs'--
the same who they charged with fighting
an uuholy war, aud sligmaiized by every
epithet known TO our language. Their
language IL worthy Of note. Mark IL
They ''hold In sacred recollection the dead
who freely sacrificed their lives In the do.
fsnss." 30. I, il not those who were en-.
wiiiiag saeriGcers, but those who were veil.
ling saerihcers, that they hold In sacred
recollection. How patriotic how loyal
how devoted TO tho saviors Of tho nation
they are becoming All honor now TO the
'.frtsly sacrificed" aud no mention Of their
drafted brs,hreu. When Franklia Coun.
y could have been relieved from draft by
a bounty Of sl00 for each volunteer, the
patriotic blood Of our County Commits.
sionsrs was as stsgnant as pool of greet
water, but when the draft came and ono
Of their number and relative of another
were elected, the quick blood of patriot.
ism danced In their veins to the tune Of
$500 bounty for each drafted man. Oh
how noble. generous and patriotic they
were then ! but now, alas my Demo-
cratic brethren" all their sympathies are
reserved for the volunteer, the freely sac
rihced," and you are passed over In silent
contempt.
But they say shat the nation owes TO
those disabled in the service of the Union.
aud the widows aud orphan children Of
those who fell in battle or died Of wounds
10 the military service Of the Union Mch
pensionary aid as icW enable them 10 epjov
The substantial necessariss cfvs" Brave,
chivalrous, magnanimous Democracy is
il BY such chat as this you expect to
catch the votes Of soldiers and their
friends? The disabled soldier, the widow
aud orphans of him who died that we
might enjoy liberty and free institutions
are to have such pensionary aid as piU
e~atts them 10 enjoy he substantial neces.
ssries cfiye." For the Democracy "wheat
bread ana chicken fxins," bur for the sol
der, his widow aud orphans ''corn bread
aud common doings"- for the Democracy
tho luxuries Of life, cham paiene and its
accompaniment, but for the soldier, his
widow aud orphans, "hard tack and SOW
belly"
Ii is thus you Democrats would deal out
to the saviors of the nation aud their de-
pendents the "satadRtial accessories of
He," and denounee the men who vote to
Increase their bountios and pensions. 1t
is too late, gentlemen, to come in on this
dodge. The camp fires of the Sons of
Liber.y have scarcely gone out, and the
recollectiOns of our people are yet too
vivid Of your hatred Of loyalty and praise
Of rebels in the hour when the nation was
10 peril.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1865-1872, 1868-02-07
Reporter Of the Supreme Court.

Many friends of Wilson Morrow Esq.
having urged him to accept the nomina-
ton for Reporter of the Suprems Court.
by the Republican Convention to meet on
the 10th inst, he has, VIC have been reli-
ably informed, consented to accept. This
he did not do until advised that Gen'l
Benz. Harrison, tho present Reporter, had
declined the nomination to act longer 10
that capacity.
Mr.. Morrow Is we'll known in the White
Water Valley. having practiced law in
this. town since about 1850, until few
years since he went to indianapolis, where
he is still engaged in his professional pur.
suits. lis old friends will be glad to
learn that he has consented to accept the
nomination. Ills long experience us an
Attorney, his ability, aud, above all things,
bis uudIsputcd honesty, will make bis
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1865-1872, 1868-02-07
For the American.


LINCOLN, ILL, JAN. 9th, 1868.
En- Ameriean,-I inclose you an ex-
tract from well-known New York paper
This was written by an eye witness Of
German life, and so completely justties
my former remarks concerning the rclig
ious life Of Germany, that would like to
have your readers see il and STUDY it, and
if that is the result of disregard Of the
Sabbath and the Bible generally, we may
we'll pause before plunging, for the sake
of party purposes, into such dsgraceful
condition. w. II. G..
RELIGIOUS CONDITION OF GERMANY
The attendance at the forenoon services on
the Sabbath, says DR.. Ruling, is as good
as gone, while the afternoon services are
irequented by only few old people, ex-
cept when the pastor unites with his ordi.
nary exercises an expository lecture or
missionary address. All the rest of the
day is occupied by the older people in
laboring in the fields, shops, or factories,
and by the young people in music and
dancing in the beer. gardens and restau-
rants. AS rule, however, the Sabbath is
divided about equally between the church
and the beer-shop. Theft is very com
mon offensc, and is committed by old and
young, male and female. The prisons con-
tain large numbers of boys, and prisoners
from eighteen to twenty-four years of age
are found to have been in confinement
many times before. These persons on ex-
animation appear to have but little or no
knowledge Of scriptural truth, no respect
for their parents, and a strong notion that
when they were baptized and confirmed
their salvation was Individually secured.
The extent 20 which prostitution pre-
walls, says DR.. Ruling, is almost incredible.
la Mecklonburg, which has a population
Of about 100000, one child out OF every
three born in the last fifteen years is lle-
climate, aud in seventy nine districts there
are only illegitimate children.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1865-1872, 1868-02-07

Capt Farqnhar, OF Franklin County, is
spoken Of in very favorable terms by his
friends in that region. The Captain would
make an excellent Representative, and un-
der any other circumstances. we should be
glad to give him our support for tho nom.
ination. But there are some reasons why
hc should give way fer others ut the pres.
ent time.
lie has had ono term, and whom he was
offered the nomination a second term and
declined on account Of business engage
ments, his District then elected that noto.
rious Copperhead Bill Holman. Besides,
the Captain had a lucrative position dur
ing the war. This is certainly no fault,
nor does it at all unfit him for the position
he deshcs. But it Is an additional reason
why be can afford to wait awhile. We
are Of the opinion, however, that the Cap.
tain will prefer TO retain his present Ia
cratiyo position as President Of q National
Dank, and withdraw from the canvass,
leaving the field free to one whose claims
TO the honor are inferior TO mono. We
refer, OF course, to General Bennett.
The above, from tho Liberty Herald, is
decidedly cool, and in some respects COM
mendable. 1t is well said that "the Cap.
tain would make an excellent Representa-
tive" but the objections to bis nomina-
ton ut this time are not we'll iaken. Ills
declnation on account Of private business
to make the race last year, did not deprive
the District of his services. He canvassed
tho District for General Grover about as
thoroughly as IL he had been the candi
date, and the result shows that Grover
was defeated by ialportatioas on tho lines
Of tho several railroads In the District.
"The lucrative position" held by tho
Colonel was that Of a Captain in the Reg.
ular Army, performing the double duty Of
Military Commander and Mastering aud
Disbursing Officer at indianapolis for tho
pay proper Of n Captain Sixty dollars per
month"; while Gen. Bennett was drawing
tho pay proper Of a Drigader General,
Zone hundred aud twenty -four dollars per
month"; The COlonol's present lucrative
position" of President of the Brookville
National Bank Is unfortunately honorary,
aud has never yet paid him farthing,
We do not question tho claims Of Gent
Bennett, aud believe that he has ample
merits without detracting from those OF
hIa friend and brother soldier.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1865-1872, 1868-02-07

Colonel Farquhar was very severe on
Mr.. MeCulloeh, the Secretary Of the Treas
ury, IN his speech of Saturday, for caus-
iug the present financial difficulties Of the
country by contracting the currency
The Colonel forgot TO say that he was a
member VI the Congress that passed the
law under which the contraction was made,
aud voted for the bill.
q. The above, from the Connersville Err
aniHer, does Col. Farquhar injustice. We
are assured by the Colonel that he stated
that he voted for the bill limiting the
power OF the Secretary to four millions
mouth. and that he voted at the second
session Of the same Congress to repeal the
Law asfhorsiag eoatroetioa. Col. Farquhnr
voted for Tyler. Fillmore aud Johnson
for.vics Presidents. but us soon as they
betrayed the party that elected aud the
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1865-1872, 1868-02-07

country that protected them, he abp'ioned
and denounced them. We all had conf
dence in McCulloch when appointed by
Mr.. Lincoln but. like Col. Farquhar,
when McCulloch became the tool Of Andy
johnson and exercised the discretionary
powers conhded to him, to the detriment
of the country, We abandoned him. Will
the Eramirer make the amende honoroJie2
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1865-1872, 1868-02-07

maine strength to the ticket very much
desired. Aud, in addition, his ability on
the stump is something very much needed.
We heartily endorse aud urge his nom.
ination.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1865-1872, 1868-02-07
Attorney General.

The name Of l.. Sexton Esq. of Rush.
vile is announced in the RepaJtican for
Attorney General. Mr.. Sexton is we'll
and favorably known to prominent and
leading msn all over the State, and will
command the united support of Eastern
Indiana. AS lawyer he ranks among
the most favored of the White Water Val
ley, aud will, if elected, reflect credit on
the position and the State. As polti-
clan he has been ever consistent, true and
loyal to his party and the country. His
name has been several times presented by
his County for Congress with great unan-
unity, and he served as Congressional
Elector, casting the vote OF the old 4lh
District f,r Mr. Lincoln in 1864.
We heartily uai'e in recommending Mr..
Sexton to the favorable consideration of
the Republicans of Indiana at the ap.
preaching Convention, and shall rejoice
over his nomination as the right man in
the right place. ~.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1865-1872, 1868-02-07

who has charge Of the editorial department.
whose vide add varied accom- plish inenss in
her profession DIRE well known. Mr..
Godeys genius In originate ug, and HE tact
in securing whatever may contribute 20 the
pleasure Of his fair Subscribers, have been
eminently exhibited during his whole busi-
ness carser,--(Public Leaper ~ eae
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1865-1872, 1868-02-07

GoDEY's LADY's BooK-A magazine
that has been read and cherished by three
generations of readers, spread over every
part of our country, and who may be mum
bered at any time by hundreds Of thou
sands. The ifeeling with which it is re-
garded is not SO much one of popularity
or favor as il is of real affection. The
great success it has achieved. and steadily
maintained shows that il supplied an un.
doubted want in our "home" literature,
and did il in exactly tho right way. Its
influence has been salutary in those high
or and more important matters that no
fashion can bestow unless tho heart be-
meath the beautiful garment is in "the
right place." and beats to healihful music.
The Ladys Book indeed is household
treasure, containing nearly all that is use
full for the good regulation Of a well-or-
dered home. This would naturally DO ex-
pected from knowledge Of Mr.. Cooley,
the publisher, aud Mrr. Sarah j. Hale,
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1865-1872, 1868-02-07
Town Property For Sale I'm the VII
lage or MI. Carmel.

+ ARGE DOUBLE LOT, convenient Buildings,
IL all In COED repair, Fruit Trees, &c. Terms
Possslsion can be given the Let Of
March.
Also for sale, lot Of Wood lsft on the premises.
fcb7. 3ms DAVID WEBB.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1865-1872, 1868-02-07

Tho February number Of tho North
Western Farmer, published at indianapolis,
sprcads rich banquet before its readers,
Over seventy original articles from able
and spicy pens, upon the most interesting
aud useful subjects, and some ancon bcautl
fal Ougravlugs, comprise tho bill Of fare.
This Is magazine Of which the West may
VOL BIO proud, aud our people should all
take Il, We are glad 10 see upon It's face
tho unmistakablo evidence of prosperity.
Success 10 this beautiful and valuable
monthly.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1865-1872, 1868-02-07

The President has signed the bills for
the examination Of whisky meters, for the
sale Of thirty.hvo iron. clads, and for the
repeal Of the cotton tax.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1865-1872, 1868-02-07
Prom the 0reensbure Chronicle.
Joseph v. BemusdaiFer, Democratic Can
didalo for Auditor OF State.

IL Il but fair that NO should speak Of
this distinguished light of the Democracy
upon the ticket Tor Auditor OF State, in-
asmuch Us this il his old home, aud ~ he u
an old personal friend. We know him we'll;
personally he 10 a clever enough kind VI
gentleman,
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1865-1872, 1868-02-07
ITO fortune q stfahrr,
And 10 fame unknown"

Is only hn!f true Ia his case. lie Is poor,
which IL no crime, but he II not entirely
.'upkpowu 10 lame" having served az
sheriff of this county two tetms>rd In
1860 was q delegate TO the Charleston Con.
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Imports

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Kio-I do Weis iaa-l to orders do Clsvsneou 90
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sTrv Dudois-l box books nies-l do s.rreozo pas
kets ch mpsgne Loubops-2 csks wise AZ
Tisso-t case tobacco segars u ~
Mar urg Foser-l leather Leon Pierre Sco yvh,,r.
Steamer Francss-l43 balls cotton nitney
st~Ja Marx Levy &co--6 Jennings, Gates &ce-9 rem,
Pace 4 Nixon-3 Jurey Harris-l Battle Noole@l
n,s.ol0 hales eheetng Lehman, Newgss &eo-f5i pigs
hscco vsnBsnihuy sen-40 do HeIshem-s Tolls lear
r. ~ Schorr supdries order-Tota rs bales cotton
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Sarah-5 hEcoils 295 bales cotton
NAY Lew &co-l2 do Jurey Harris-5 Doson Seo-9
hnsan NeWgsss &co-l2 SKIS malt bale hops schneaet
zuhsrber-l cotton gn Wolfe &co-S ob IN pentine
this resin Hesss7s bbs turpentns 20 oa pspe
a. Tines-l6 baes osnaoe gs Lehman Newgss
acay.snndr,e. 70 order--Total 3l3 bales cotton ,
PFNSxCOIA-steamshp Lizze-3 bales cotton 10
Rogers &co-sundries to order