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BROOKYILLE AMERICAN.
Ftauaata Woarir,
Xa CiilVi Hock, third fioor, over the lank
UY W. XX F03TEIU
' Tks "Amxricax" will be UstioaFridaj,of eaes
Mea. aa ataiMleesbeeriaare at II, 0 p namia.
, yaale la idfuot.
V A eopy will It furühiei fTttl, la say perioa or
KM eetaialag taa wtiintw.
- Titmbi Hading ci tumi of aewi from the
rioa Mrtloa of tbe coast; will eatlUei te
t ia.at.ae.
Crfafnnt Rottes.
For tit Brek villa Aaerieaa.
t Lrri Li i.
Jaw vnwn, iwmi iuBf,
Walla tke newer til are ileeplaf,
Keaifc lay Uttlxi aeleoay,
X a load etca aa ktepiaf ,
ad X lag a k af lere,
Faatoua, la 14 ectf aaJ atcrj
UaUa taa traieeeearf,
Xa eklvabj't glory.
-1- V J -i-i.l- .
Lutea ta me anfl suae,
Tnm iaj perfajaed kawert,
T at j tkrUIiaf liU aad by,
la tie ealdalgat beare j
left tba etfrery aaaaan ealaa
Orar lake aa4 rWer,
Soft taa roeelea? ti aright wlla dew,
Xa taa phre .alter.
AaJ the (tare erelookleg dewa, "
Tton the deep eeraleaa iky.
Sat their haama are felat ana pale,
Ta the lovellght la thy eye,
Aad the alghtlsgale elage iweet,
Xa the food aa4 aleealat roee,
But her aUraiaa ny Jaof ae,
Caaaet yet eoaipere with theee.
Which la twillght'a wluhlag hear,
Treat thy epea eaeemeat loat,
Orer lake aa4 hloomlog hewer.
Like a holy Teri'a Bote,
Whea the iparhliag wareleU eeeae,
Oa the haaah to play,
Lett whea thy rich voice Cotta eat
V They will mit the Uy.
New tha latticed aaiemeat epei,
Aad X eee a whlu haa4 gleajclag,
A4 a reeebad treaablee down.
Oh! am I awake or dreaming?
Ter X kaew thla gaer4oa hright,
Thie aweat roteWt, rich aa4 rare,
lay la beaaty yeiteralght,
Xa the dark wave of her hair.
Aa4 X haew the levee me well,
EUa why gave ahe. thla dear alga T
Aa4 why UuheJ the, la the bower
Whea X eall her, "aagol mine T"
Aad why do thoee deep blue eyei,
Beam te brightly whea ehemeeti me,
Bet beaeath my ardeal gate,
Dreep ee aeUkly, aad aa aweetly ?
Aad why did the aoflly sigh
Whea X UI4 her the aweet meaalag
Of the roeebade pale, that I,
Roeed her white brew waa eatwlalog?
Oh! I love her a. my life,
Aad ehe beide me jajt aa dear,
Aad to call her all my own,
la my hope of heaven here.
BrookvUle, Marth 28th '3a.
Select rncmilaittxn
From the Baltimore Tatriot
Sketches of a He died Stadien t la I'aiii.
BT DOMJIb SIX BAWL.
THE OEZAT MASTER OF DIAGNOSIS.
There are some names so honorable
that tbe true lover of science instinct
ively oncovcrs bis head wben ho hears
them mentioned. It is not ad al it ion
cf ritfa'. Bor subscrtiency to WMlth,
bst tbd bögest recognition ct genius
wHre ever bood. This reverenco
liitjwi ivo country M roligiqas creed.
It is universal in it pect, and ern
brace lba names of all tüoo wbo bave
opened a new field of cb8cr7-'Q nd
diaxovered newr tratba in the wuXd of
scientific research. Can tbe nanrW"-
Galileo, Kewton, Bacon, Descartes,
and a hundred others, bo too much
revered? I claim equal honor fur tbe
subject of this sketch.
In the small town of Quimpcr, in
ovrr Brittany, February 17th, 1781,
mat bora PmorniLx Utacintiiz
Lakxsxc
lie was dimintttito from bis birth,
bat gave early signs of that vast intel
lect which w us one day to be concentrat
ed on ono of tb'w greatest discoveries of
modern medicine.
Tb early years of bis life were pass
ed with an ancle, a clergyman, who di
rected bis education at that ceriod.
The French Revolution, with allitshor-
rofs, however, caused an important
a a a
to be made. Iiis nncle was pro-
wii'oed, and young Liaennec wasromov
ed to tbe care of another nncle, a pby
sician, residing in Nantes.
Thin change in his mode of lifo nn
doubtlr fixed bis choice of a profession,
and he entered with all the ardor of
Youth on the wide field of study open
ed to bim. Iiis relative devoted him
self to bis education, and well did the
young student repay the care bestowed
upon him; he was indefatigable in tho
pursuit of knowledge. Iiis mind was
essentially of an analytical character,
and he wan never satisfied to receive a
matter as truo, becauso it bore tho doc
trine of the part be examined and
proved for himself. It is undoubtedly
to this fact that in tho present day the
diagnosis of diseases of the chest have
become certain and uncrinr. Had La
enneo contented himself with following
the betten track, we should now have
been jrroplng la the midst Of uncertain
Xnd doubt, and have had nothing
. "v ijuijiwius U1U0 US 10
ing mis class oi diseases.
804 he received his diploma as
I of Medicine, from wblrh data Via
himself wholly to his practice
medical studies, and continn-
' i a l .LP a a til
unreraiumgiy uiiooiJgca Dy ill
rviaz qis energies.
ne. 1818. he tabliabed hia frreat
xa monument of fame, destined to
re longer than tho proudest tewple
' X by tbe hands of man. It apF ear-
;jcr mo ensuing iiuo:
t mttlxat ascultaUon,or a treatia on
gnosis of diseases of th4 Lungs and
f founded principally on thu ncto
or exploration:
ie intense labor of this work proved
bst fUl to the author, lie wu at-
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VOL. 1
however, tho pure air of native Brittany
soon aissipaieu.
Like all new discoveries in science
his theory was rcccivod by a majority
Of tho medical profession with con
tempt bis facts were doubted, and b
even received a considerable eharo o
personal abuse. But being convinced
of its truth, he pursued his researches
through good and evil report, and bo
fore he died, he bad tho gratification to
una ioa ce naa revoiuiionixea a mos
important branch of medical science.
In 1826 he brought out a now edition
of his work, preparing it with the
irrcatest care, in fact ro-writinar it en
tirely. Again his energies succumbed
to tbe task, and again be tried the air o
his native town, but this time without
success. After nearly a year's suffering
he died on tho 13th of August, 1826, fc
the 45th year of hi ae.
It is a subjoct worthy of remark that
Laennoo dtod of tbo very disease to
which ho bad devoted to much of his
attention. There can bu no doubt but
bis malady was Phthisis 2lmonalis. or
pulmonary consumption. In fact tbe
existence of disease in the lungs was
E roved by his own method of diagnosis
isenneo discovered pectoriloquism under
the clavicle a sure sign or a cavity in
me lunrs. uui tue circurasianco oi
physician dying of a disese to which ho
bad devoted all his mental powors, Is by
no means a raro one. uorvisart and
Lavoisi, two standard writors on dis
easts of the heart, died of a malady af
ftctinjr that orran. Iloylo. contempo
rary with Laennec, who has written an
excellent work on tho different forms of
consumption, also fell a victim to tho dis
ease he had taken so much pains to por
trav.
Although there can be no doubt that
Laennec, as a great master of Diagno
sis. stands unrivalled in the world, the
same thing cannot be said of his thera
peutical knowledge. In this respect,
he did notadvanco a sin gl o step beyond
(lis cotemporariOM, and has added noln-
nff worthy of noto with rospoct to tbo
treatment of tbe class of diseases on
which he devoted all his attention.
But perhaps this was tho fault of tbo
period in which he lived. Had ho ex
isted in our day, ho would undotubtcdly
bave followed in the steps of Piorry, (a
physician who stands in the same rela
tion to l ercussion as Lnennco docs to
AusculUtion) and adoptod the only
scientific and successful method of cop-
ni with these maladies, viz: local treat
ment, by means of direct application to
tbe diseased organ.
sfe Q( SC
On the evening of the 29th January,
1820, a stately mansion situated in the
Faubourg St. German, was biilliantly
Iluminated. A numareous train or car-
riarea was before the chief entrance of
the boy, ntu aa such camiges drew
up5 4 r oeitd all tbe beauty of tbe
capital, arrayed in thy, most magnificent
attire, and decked out with the mo&t
corgeous jewelry. The whole mansion
was a galaxy of lifo, light and beauty,
and the splendor of the accno appeared
to be reflected in tho contenances of all
prcsont.fur every face wore a smile, and
ovory hand returned a frequent press
ure. But thcro was an exception to the
general hilarity of the evening, for
while all the guests were devoting them
selves to the mazy danco in tbo grand
saloon, two persons, seated in a small
room, situated in one of tbe wings of
be building, were; very differently cm-
lojred.
The eiJcr ef tbeso was a man from
fortr-fi vc, to fiAy years of ago. He was
commanding appeararco, r.nd evidently
. . . . IJ T" nVilltH
belonged tO the V,a xreutu uvuy.
His companion might niT been irom
five to ten years younger; he was äS1
in stature, good looking, and every line
of his features expressed mental power.
The former of theso two was Lomie
do Luceval, and the latter Dr. Laennec,
at that time in the zenith of his power.
'Doctor." said the Comtc, '! have sent
for you to consult you on a matter in
which my happiness is involved, l
have a daughter an only child sbo is
dearer to me than life it??!fi Ucr affec
tions are fixed on an estimable y'C'jn
man, Monsieur de Morvillo, and every
thing connected with the marriage has
been settled. She loves do Morvilie
devotedly, in fuct her whole existence
is wrapped up in him but lately, signs
of consumption have devoted thomeclvcs
in this young man; and although his
srmnloma do not annear to ho vrrr
alarming just cow, I foar tho seeds of
. . ii : j
this fatal disease are sown, and I hesi
tate beforo sacrificing ray child to him.
Tbe marriage h to takeplacoin a month.
Now, Doctor, what am I to do?"
"There can bo no doubt, Monsieur, as
to your cropper course, replied Laen
nec. "IT too facts be as you suppose,
you must immediately break oft the
match.
'But it would break my daughter's
heart," said the father, "you can have
no idea bow dovotedly attached she is
. t ae
to mm.
"But, Monsioar le Comte, she will
hear reason, Explain the matter to her.
show her tbo consequence of this fatal
marriage, liut what reason have you
for supposing tbo case is as bad as you
represent?"
Oh, I can see for myself. I am a
great observer. I have not ced that
do Morvillo baa visibly declined during
the past two months. He took a soTcre
cold about that timo and it has not left
bim. lie ie troubled with a violent
cough, ana hag decreased in flesh,
flltA tvViArt I(a t.l.,. I.
uvikiv4 " uiu ttu maws JAV0 Ot tlS
in the evening, that bis hands aro very
hot. I have not dared tQ fliinrnnrh
him on tho. subject, because ha L of a
highly p.crvous temperament, and if ho
once suspected that bis lungs werodis
easod, it woujd prostrate him immedi
AA.fM W 1 e a . a .
nave voia mee tninc to our
if
fjr i r
Ay
BROOKYILLE,
family physician, and bo has no doubt
as to tho nnturo of tho disease."
"I should not like to form so hasty an
nn!n!i " a..!.! 1 I T I It t.
vmiuivii, pjuu lug xociur, " caiJDOi
you man aro to let me see him?"
"I will try," repliilthe Comto. 'In
the moantimo I think I think I had bet
tor act upon your suggestion, and reveal
my suspicions to my daughter."
Alter the conversation bad been pro
longed a little furthor, tho Doctor took
his leave.
The Comto re-entered tho ball room,
and immediately sought for bis daugh
ter. Ho beheld her sitting apart from
tho crowd of revellers, engaged in earn
est conversation with Monsieur de Mor
villo.
Ernostloe de' Luceval was a beautiful
irl,just entering her nineteenth year.
be was a porfoct blond. wT.th i'"M
hair and dD bliTT . -1
ion was darrlingly white and the blue
veins might bo, scon stealing through
tho field of snow revealed by tho low
nockod dress. Her figure was perfect,
and her chest well-developed as for
ner leatures, they woro perfectly regu
lar. At tho moment the Comto gazed
on her she appeared to bo very anima
tou, lor ootn bcr cheeks were Ousbed,
a a a r a
ncreosing her almost unearthly beauty.
Her companion was a young man, of
auuui iwg auu iwoniy, posseaning a one,
-1 a a - .1. . - I . a
handsome countenance. The (Jomto s
fears appoared to be only too well
founded, for his face was vorv nalo
with tho exception of a red spot in each
check, and erery now and then a rack
. " . .
ing cough appeared to ehaito bis chest.
He did not, however, soom to consider
ilmsclf sick, but was conversing very
earnestly with his intended bride, gaz
ing upon her with all the love that a
young heart can bestow.
As the Comte watched them, an invol
untary shudder ran through his frame
when he reflected bow soon tbeir bap
pi ncss was to bo dissipated. He decid
ed, however, that be would wait till tho
noxt morning before ho confided his
'oars to his daughter.
The dance went on till morning bo-
gan to dawn; one by one the guests de-
artod and at lengtn tbo bouse was sol
tary and dark.
The next morning tho Comto was at
breakfast when Lrncsline entered the
room, bhe did not appear to bave sut-
red anything from tho dissipation of
tho night beforo, if we may expect an
increased pallor in her countenance.
'Sit down, mv child." said tho Comte.
'I wish to speak to you."
Ernestine obeyed, looking earnestly
n her father's face, as if to read tho ob-
ect of tho intcivicw.
My dear girl," continuod the Comto,
"I know yon have your affections fixed
on do Morvillo, and that j'ou bave my
sanction to marry him. 1 want to ask
you a question has ho complained ol
his health lately )" - J
"JNo, lather, not particularly. Ilo
ias been suffering fiom a cold that is
U."
"How long has he had this cold?"
"About two months, I think."
'lias it never struck j'ou that two
months is a longtime to suffer from a
Id?"
Xo, father, I havo not thought of it."
"Havo you not noticed that Albert gets
thinner?11
"Good heavens father what do you
mean?"
"My dear girl, I cannot conceal the
ruth from you. I have tne greatest
ears for ue Morvillo. Ihese fears are
Earticipatod in by our physician. I
ave consulted J3r. Laennec, and his
opinion is woro guarded, but still I
must consider it nnlavorablo.
"Father, you must be deceived," said
Ernestine ,4What do you suspoct to be
tbe matter with him?"
"I .am afraid be is in consumption."
"Consumption! Oh, father, do not
say that it cannot bo so. My Alfred
afilicted with that awful disease 1 God
forbid I Father, what can bo done to
savo him speak, speak 1"
And the poor girl's feelings wero
completely ovcrcomo, for she burst into a
fit or weeping and sobbing.
"Calm yourself, my child," said tbe
Comte, rising and taking her hand. "It
pjfhaps may not bo so bad as wo sup-
UaI T a a at aT ars a at 4 K i at
endeavor w t? jwsuaae 5.
sco Dr. Laennec. I must JcaTe 1$ ?,
your tact to manngo it in such a way
that bo may not suspect that we imagine
him to be effected, lor 3'ou know what a
nervous temperament ho is."
"I will arrange it, exclaimed Ernest-
ine, through hor tears, "and God grant
we shall find your fears are unfounded.
Father, I could nover survive bim if ho
were taken away from me."
"l leave all in your bands, ray cm d.
and I re-echo your prayer with all nay
Rjnen
uvat aa
So saying, the Comto left tho room.
It will bo useless to attempt to des-
cribo how Ernestine passed the day.
She was sick at heart, and the only ro-
lex she experienced was in tears.
With the evening camo do Morville,
and she noticed for tho first time, as he
entered tho drawing-room, that ho was
very short of breath. Sbo cared anxi
ously in his face, and wondored thatsho
had never beforo noticed bow palo it
was; and then whn ho coughed, tho
sound seemed to vibrato through her
heart, and chill bcr very blood.
"What h tbo matter, mv darling?" ox
claimed Alfred, as he enterod the room,
your eyes aro red, 9 if you bad been
ryinL'.
crv
- . . ... . . ...... .
4,ncthritf, Alfred, except a mue neau
acho; it will pass off," she replied, en
dcatorinc to be as cheerful as possiblo.
A long conversation followed, wnicn
-
it will not interest tbe reader to repeat
us it rcfored only to themselves.
"Br the by," said Ernestine after
short pause in the conversation, "have
you, ever beard of a Dr.Laenneo?"
"Oh, y"," replied do Morville,
INDIANA, FRIDAY,'
havo a friend who is vrll acquainted
with him. Ho tells mo that Dr. Laen
neo has lately published a work which
has made a great nofso In the medical
world. They say be can tell different
disease of the lungs by listening, to the
chest, by moans of an nhtruracnClbey
call a atetheacope."
"Oh, how I should like to have my
lungs examined," said Ernestine.
"Whatnonesence'rei'r.cd Alfred- "I
m'ght just as well talk about having
mine examined."
"I propose you and I ro to-morrow
to this Lr. Laennec, rud l:t him exam
ine our cheats, just for a j Ae." .
"What a lunny idea' said Alfred.
laughing: "but for thJir of im I can-
not acA whM ti, (nL- 'Liu-
Oh, lahould 1'' ' V " t
r--"' -I,,
to' know that I bave notblng tho matter
vm . at c. en yeivw
witu my lungs ana lbn It must be so
curious to seo this new method."
"Well, macherc. since you bave set
your mind on it, we will go," replied
Aurea, "it can certainly Co no barm."
Ernostino had gained her point and
was satisfied. She then turned tbe con
versation on other aubiccli.
The following day Ernestine and Al
fred departed together, to pay a viiit to
the great Laennec They soon arrived
at his residence and wero shown into
tho reception room.
They found a number of patients
there, waiting their Urn. Alter a while
they wero admitted to tho physician's
preaenco. j
Laennec, who bad Wn previously
uouuea ot their intended visit, scrutin
ised them close! ras the v. ntervd. and
at once inquired as to the objoct ot their
VISIW
"Doctor." said ths young man i "we
havo come to consult you respecting our
health. o wish you te examine our
lungs."
"Very well" said the Doctor. 2 will
begin with you. Of whtt do you com
plain?" "Nothing in particular." replied Al
fred, 'but I should liko tele convinced
there is nothing the matter with me."
"Do you cough 7
"Well, yes, I have had a bad cough
for two months."
"Have you grown any thinner late-
"I have lost about ten pounds during
the last two months, but I ascribo that
to a bad cold from which I have been
suffering."
"Do yuu get feverish toward night?"
-I do not know that I do, but I think
there is a little incrcasod beat nf skin."
"Allow me to fed'your pulse," 6aid
tho Doctor.
Alfred extended hia band, and Laen
nec examined his pulao carefully, count
ing it by bis watch.
His pulse ww regular and natural.
;5eaa&C thm pnjrfÄiw. to ttiake-h?
examination. He lisle nod attentively
all over his chest, aud made his notes
after ho had finished. As he did so a
lcam of satisfaction might bo seen to
it over bis features.
The notes bo mad cf tbo tao were
as follows:
"Alfred de Morvillo, age 22 years,
Frenchman bv birth. Billions temper
ament, complains of cough for two
.a a . a a a
months baa lost ton pound in wient.
l'ulso natural. On physical examina
tion of tbe chest, I bnd the respiratory
murmur is beard distinctly through both
lungs. In lower lobe of both lungs mu
cous ralo is very distinctly heard,
which decreases in intensity in the
middle ono is wholly lost in the upper
lobe. This patient is evidently affected
with chronic bronchitis, and thcro is
not the slightest trace of tubercular
disease Prognosis perfect recovery."
After tbo doctor bad finished, be
scribbled on a piecoof paper tho follow
ing words and slipped it into Ernstine's
hand without being percoivod by Al
fred: "Your friend has nothing seriously
the matter with him bo will bo quite
well in a month or two,"
Ernestine read it and thanked the
Doctor by an eloocnt gesture.
"Monsieur," said tho Dr., "you must
get rid of your cough; by following my
prescription I bave no doubt in a short
time your health will boquito restored."
Ernestine was so overjoyod that she
rose, and bidding tuoDdclof good morn-
ng, was about leaving iiiC room.
Ernc8tino, you forgot, exclaim; Al
fred. "it is your turn now." J
"How thoughtless I ami exclaimed
Ernestine. "Doctor, I waut you to ex.
amine my lungs." t-
xou bad better just step in the otu-
or room," said Laeuneo to Alfred.
The latter obov-od, and the Doctor was
ftlono with .Ernestine.
"Doctor, It is a mere form,' eaJd "Ern
estine, "l told iifm i-wiJi3ro smve my
ungs examined, in order to bring bim
to you.
"Well, Mademoiselle, since you have
come here, I may ae-well convinco my
solf that yon are well."
. a aa
"If you think it necessary, by an
moans.
"Havo you any cough?" '
"None, if I may except a slight clear
ing of mv throat in tho morning."
"Do you suflor irom coia bands or
foet7"
"Well, yes, I do sometimes."
Tho doctor appliod the stetbescopo to
her chest He almost gave a start.
Ernestiene. however, did not notico it.
Ho went through tho same lorm that
ho bad done with Alfred, Mi lace grow
ine more dark and sombre as hia exam
inatiou proceeded. He waco notes as
before. They read s follows s
Ernestine de Luceval, age 10 years
French woman birth, bangulno tern
porauicnt. Strumous Diathesis Cora
throat la tbo morning, and cold bauds
. ar& a m.
and ftet. Ilaa lost no flesh. 1'uise 100.
On a physical examination of the cheat,
lyAy Ay Ay
APRIL IC, 185B..
I find in the left lung tho respiratory
murmur is indistinct, and some portiona
oi it wanting altogether. In tbo upper
lobo of right lung mucus rale very thin
ana fine. Tins patient is evidently af
foctcd' with tubercular consumption,
Crude tubercular deposits exist in left
lung, lanu tubercles In tbe condition o
softening exist in the right Proqnosii
decidedly unfavorable tbo pationt may
live from six months to a year.
Laennec carefully concealed bis opln
ion from Ernestine, and after a few
general remarks, she took her leave.!
The next day Laennco informed tbe
lather as to tho result of his examina
tion. I shall not attempt to describe
l e . aa a I a . ..
niuer, anguisu. lie baa not the
'hsart, however, to break up their illu-
--5 JUry- rte .parried on tho
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appointed day.
Six months passed away. Alfred
and his bride were In Nice on account
of tho health of tho latter. - Do Morvillo
was perfectly well, but Ernestine, soon
after her marriage, began to full. Her
latent discaso mado itself manifest, and
she was immediately orderod to the
South.
It was a boautiful day in August, and
Aurea and .rnesline might be seen
wandering band in hand on tho pebbly
shore of the Mediterranean. A great
cnange naa taken piaco in ber since we
last law bcr. Her form had become
thin and fragile, and she evidently
walked with considerable dißlculty.
&vcry now and then, a distressing
cough racked her whole system.
"Alfred. I shall soon be well again.
shall 1 not? "murmured the invalid.
a aa ' . . . . . . w w
"Yes, my darling," replied Alfrod,
Mtho Doctor says you are bettor."
"Oh. I am a great deal stronger; why
I can almost walk alono now."
Alfred struggled to keep down a sigh,
but said not a word.
Another month passed awaythe in
valid became thinner and moro debili
tated evory day. She complained of
no particular pain, but appeared to be
gently gliding out of existence. Still
she thought every day she was getting
better, and bad extensive plans lor tbe
future. Alfred, wben he saw her
wasting, as it were, before his eyes, had
the greatest difliculty in disguising tbe
real state of bis feelings.
Ono beptcmbor evening, she request
ed to bo carried into tho lawn, that she
might sco tho sitting sun she was too
v aw a ea aaui V4 ww v j a j eeaj a
she was wheeled into the midst of the
garden, among the flowers she loved.
The sun shono full in her.l:eehe
birds sung in the branches ot the.-
and tho old cathedral bell cowntfiWa
peal. It was ner requiem, fur ci.v7Tng
her husband's hand turning bcr face to-
ptrjird hin-he-bt'oathod hor- l.mi us
calmly as an infant going to stoop on its
mother's breast.
Tbo husband returned to Paris ft
broken-hearted man.
Judicial Dignity in Louisana.
A correspondent of tbo Brandon
(Mias.) Rqmblican gives the following
specimens of how justice is administer
ed and judicial dignity sustained in one
of the Parish Courts in Louisana. He
says :
Spoaking of Grand Juries reminds
me that tho Parish Court is now in ses
sion here, bis Honor Kiahltodgers pre
siding oldKyo or "Ky" they usually
call him. Old Ky was passing sentenco
on a criminal, and delivered bimfclf as
follows :
"Prisoner, stand up! Mr. Kettles,
this Court is under the painful necessi
ty of passing sentence of law upon you,
sir. This Court has no doubt, Mr. Ket
tles, but what 3'ou were brought into
this scrape by tho uso of intoxicating
liquor. The friends of this Court all
A no if 3 that cf tbar is any vice this Court
abhors, it is intemperance When this
Court was ayoun uau, Mr. Kettles, it
was considerably inclined to drink; and
tbo friends of this Court knows, that
this Court has naterally a very high
temper, and if this Court had uot stop
pod short off, and htonped tho uso of in
toxicating liquor. I have no doubt, sir,
but what this Court, sir, would havo
been in tbo Penitentiary or in its grave!"
Another case was before tbo Court.
. . - if--.
An overseer bad beer, vuscuargca,
brought suit agalnrt bis employer for
the whole year's wages, alleging that he
had been discharged without sufficient
grounds. "Old Ky" charged the jury
ai follows :
"The iurv will take notice that the
Court is well acquainted with the nature
of the caso. When the Court first star
ted out in tho world, it followed tho bu
siness of overseeing and cf there is any
business which the Court understand.it
a hosscsand mules and niggors though
the Court never ovcrsced in its lifo for
loss than 800 dollars and this Court in
horse racin' was always naterally gifted
and this Court in running a quarter raco
whar tho bosses was turned, could oi
lers turn a hoss so as to gain 15 feet in
rac0 and this Court well rocollectstbat
on a certain occasion in tbo Parish of
Vft Feliciana, it was one ol the con
ditions of the raco that Ky Jtodgers
ahouldu't turn nary one ol tho bos
sea I"
Another case was up, and two law
yers
cot into fight ono or them a
proacher of our church. Old Ky called
lustily for the shcrin.
"Mr. Sheriff Mr. Sherifftale them
mn m all. Ml bo d d ef this Court
will have her dignity
manner 1"
insulted in this
Knw. I have given von some items
taken down on n Loniwana Parish Court
raj:
Ay
NO. 10
all facts "sketches from lifo" and
the half has not been told.
This Parish Court is a show worth
forty of "Everett's Variotics" and mv
show was liko the menagerie that King
a-v a aeae. a. 9 a a m . .
uurias exhibited to JJuniel. it didn
cost a cent to take a pcop. When you've
soon old Ky Itodgers you'vo seen the
-t l . ..i .... .mi . r .
cu'puauv, nuu nut vui men.
For tbe BrookrlUe Amertoea.
History of Printing in BrookvUle.
FaoM 1820 to 1825.
Some timo in the year 1820. Morris i
Scott, sold out their establishment to
C. W. & D. Y. Hutchen. Wo omitted
to stato Morris & Soott changed tho
name of the paper from Plain Dealer,
to Crookvillo Inquirer, sometime be
twven 1817 and 1820. The Hutohcn's
wvre both practical printers, but at that
aay, out iitllo celebrated as editor.
Since then, however. C W. Hutchen
a a . . '
B a
aas earned a name as a vigorous writer,
while bis character has improved but
little for stability. In ono thing at least
Charley has always been reliable, no
ono ever doubted his Democracy. He
was a natural member of thai party
and has done much scrvico for his mas
ter. Eut bo has becu but poorly paid
for his devotion. In fact there was no
need of pa vi nur him. Ho would keen in
the tracos without any such influences.
Were we commissioned to select a truo
specimen of Democracy of tbe present
day, to lend abroad for exhibition, C.
w . iiutcben, is the man we should se
lect. In laying this, wo bopo our rea
ders will not understand us as saving
anything derogatory to bis character.
r or mauy years wo have thought that
the leaders of Democracy wore not hon
est in thuir professions or practice.
But Charles W. Hutchen was not ot tho
Bright, Willard, ltobinson or Jim Lano
Claas of politicians. Whilst they fight
solely for plunder and for themselves,
bo lought valiantly because it was the
natural bent of bis soul. He nover
ooked for a higher reward, than to
bear thoso shout, for whom ho labored.
Wo nover thought be bad any corrupt
motives in bis zealous sujport of tbe
worst men. It was a sort of an instinct
that led him that way a fatality he
could not resist. Privately' be had
many good traits of character. If be
did not pay his debts, it was offset on
tho ground that he had as many claims
on others unpaid.
Ol his partner, D. W. Hütchen, we
have nothing to say. ,
We were a constant reader ol their
paper all of tho time it was published
by them. Its columns wero roado in
teresting by articles from the pons ot
Col. John T. M'Kinney, Win. R. Morris,
then a law student, now of Cincinnati,
lev. Augustus Jocelyu, Gen. James
Noblo, &c. The paper at that day bad
a largo fiold lor circulation. In a north
westi direction it Lad no competitors.
There was a paper at this timo at Yin
cens, called the Sun, mid edited bv
Elihu Stout. There wero some papers
in tho southern part of tho State, but
none north of isrookvillo and incen
nes. What a subject for thought I
low hjn tho tido swept westward I
Wo navo beforo us the "BrookvUle
nquircr" of October 18, 1823, "Publish-
ed bv Itobt. John & Co.. pubhshora of
the laws of tho United States " vol v.
No. 23. From this it would appear an
f it was not published continuously, as
voll. No. 21 was dated March 25tb.
817 six years and seven months
whilo tho volume and number shows
only tivo years and two weeks. Part
of this may bo attributed to tho usual
excuses of country papers "out of pa
per "wifo 6ick "Publisher on a
preo." But tho paper must havo been
suspended for somo timo iu the years
818 or 1819, as wo have no recollection
of its suspension iu 1820 '21 or '22.
Tbo paper in no place informs us who
Mr. John's partner was. But wo are
not astonished that Mr. John a name
was only given to tbe public Newton
0 i . - if:.. ..i
lannau was nis panncr. xxia wirw
cr was not such as to give character or
dignity to tho Press. Ho did not con
tinue connected with the Inquirer, but
a short time, for tho Presidential elec
tion of 1824 was very exciting, and Mr.
John and Mr. Hannah differing in their
preferences, it soon brought about a dis
solution by "mutual consent. Shortly
after their dissolution Mr. Hannah left
ndiana and went south, where it is
said ho died suddenly in a very elcvatod
vißition.
1 J5ut tho Inquirer Pcvcr gave Mr.
John full creait for his tä!?nt und indus-
try, from tho fact that nis auues
so various at the time that be could
civo it but little attention. Ho was
P K 1 La s.v .1
kecpiug tavern, uncriu ui mo wuuvjr,
and we believe a Justice of tho Peace.
For noar 40 years Mr. John was an
tive business man in Franklin county,
A ih& most responsible offices,
during which time he had various rover-
in his private affairs, still wo nover
heard a whisper against ins mausiry,
fidelity, honesty or integrity. Amidst
political contests, no ono was so vilo as
to cast a suspicion upon his character.
n.x ih on v man wo ever kucw wim
had so much to do with public affairs,
who conducted himscit so circumspect
i ... to utill tho toniruo of the slander
er. Every impulse of bis heart was
i.nnaf. Neither friend or foe could
proposo a scheme to him whore tho hon-
. i. iL. f.. 4s,iKt fill nut
In politics he would not succeed unless
it a ai rlrtA ft tha fairest principles.
In private he was equally aa aerujiuiuun
V V v v " - a
totho principles oi rigui.
Our first intorview with bim gave us
a favorable opuiion of tbe n.an. Anu
long years of the moht iutimato acquain
t....k.t inltr rftiiflrmed our first im-
prcMions, It was when we wero a boy
rdd. we were sabpooned as
k-i c v j - - - .. rr
. ..WnAaa tn tatttii'v Wfore him, 1 no
Book and Job Printing Office.-
We would eall evpaolal atUatioala car faolUUaa
f-r the eiaeauea ei Isoak aad Job Prietief . Our
rUock of T;pe it Urge and rarifd of the cewtit
and moit Ueotiful itjlei, enakllof tie U eieiata
with natas and lanpatch vrwj varlatj af Hla
aad Ornamental Work, locludinr Clreuierf, DU1-
Hcsdi, Blinki, CcrliUcsUi, Tkkcti, Viillinf, Wed
dlof ad 3alna Card, LaUU, Uaad-Biila, CaA
al(u, firirfa, rhaaitM, ate
Ws bar s grrittr aiiortcoMt ef wood typt tlta
caa La fuund la aay othar oOioa aataide the ait.
Tenone glrlrj at tber ordere naj Ve anored af
haviug tbelx work faithfully attended U.
kindness with which bo tnutcd us the
gentleness of his voice and manner in
spired os with a lovo for tbe man. as
well as confidence in ourselves. Wo
ever aflor loved the man. If we were
writing moral essays wo would here en
forco this lesson, of being kind to the
young who are just lormiog opinions
and characters.
So kiod and inUroat aae onr ac
quaintance and intercourse with bim
lor a third of a centuy (21 years of
which be was our class leader) that we
loved bim as wo havo but ono or two
other men. And the announcement cf
his death caused cs much sadness of feel
ing, as when our own father died. We
dwell upon his memory for tho reason,
that In our estimation but few such men
aro permitted to bless one community.
It was during tho years lbl:-, '2.1 and
'2lth.it Milton Grctfg. now tho ablo
aud faithful editor wt the New Albany
Tribuno, served bis apprenticeship to
the priutlng business with Mr. John.
And ilr. Kirv'g, wo bave no doubt. Is
much indebted to bim for tho dignity
and integrity which has characterised
bis career as an odilor in Indi
ana for tho last 30 yours. Il was do-
ring this period that Geo. Holland Esq.,
in early life, learned typo setting.
Hut Jet us look into tbe contents of
the Iuauircr. of October 25th. 1823:
James 'oblo, J. T. M'Kinney, and B.
I Morris aro partners in tbe practico
of Law, the latter at this time Lelng at
inuianupous. Aovuer aaTerusement
says: vvm. It. Jdorris, late of Cincin
nati and J aincs B. ltay have formed a
law partnership to practice iu tho courU
ol Iranklin aud adjoining counties.
Hobt. John and James KmgLt give no
tico of dissolution of partnership, but
do not say in what business. Noah No
ble ns sheriff of franklin county offers
somo unl'ortunato debtor's rropcrty for
eato. Enoch D. John cives notico that
io will receive wheat, hereafter, inpay
ment of wool carding and fulline at 60
cents per bushel; und (listen yo business
men ol tbo present aay ; all thoso who
havo made puy ment at 40 cents per bush
el can receive the additional lu cents in.
ca&h at any time they may call on us."
And O. U. Smith, advertises as admin-
istratior of the estate of Arthur Dick
son, and also informs tho public that he
is authorized to settle the business Of
the following firuis, to wit : Jacobs.
Dickson &, Test, Jacobs & Dickiou,
Conner & Dickson, and Dickson & Con
ner. And wo have no doubt but Mr.
Smith attended this trust as he did af-
erwaxds to that of United States Sen-
tor. Jt was always a beautiful trait in
Mr. Smith's character whatever was
entrusted to bim, bo threw the whole
energies of his soul into it, and this is
tho secret of his success. Iu the prac
tico of law, if be was retained as coun
sel, it mattered net to bim whether it
wui J j or & Uittn it lifo at siaaO. ii LÜ -
his whole attention ho was wide awake
upon tho subject.
e are disposed to bei. eva that James
Knight was a partner with Hobt, John
in publishing the Inquirer previous to
October 4th, 1823, and he (Knight) sold
nis interest at that time to Newton
Hannah. Tbe sheriff ealos by 3Toah
Noblo were B. F. Morris vs. G.G. Brown.
Fielding Lowrey vs. Andrew Wallace.
Tho appearaiuo of tho Inquirer ha
been much improved bince the year
SI 17. It now has column rules,andthe
main body of the paper is setup in pica
type, and tho heads of the advertise
ments in two lino pica-bold face.
In 1820, and '23, tho congregated tal
ent of Brookville began to discover that
they were too thick to thrive, and many
left for Indianapolis, which then was
considered to be quito a rival of Brook
villo. A few years alter this Gen. James
Noblo died in Washington city. Lai
arus Noble, who held some station iu
tho Land Oflice, started to movo to In
dianapolis, took bick on the way, and
died in the primo of lifo. James B.
Ray, who by a chapter of accidents at
tained to the station of Governor of In
diana, removed to Indianapolis. We
believe Hendricks was Governor, and
was elected to the United States Sen
ate, which devolved tho duties of Gov
ernor on tho Lieut. Governor. This last
officer either by death, resignation or
promotion vacutod the office of Lieut.
Governor. James I). Ha', who was
then the Senator from Franklin county,
was elected President protemot the Sen
ate, by virtue of which bo wns Gover
nor of Indiana, in which capacity he
served for nearly two year?. At the
closo of bis accidental Governorship,
much to tho disgrace of tbe peoplo of
Indiana, no was re-cieciea Uovernor
for 3 3cars. Uur impression now i
that Noah Noblo was appointed to tho
Land Ofüeo at Indianapolis, which took
him from Brookville. In this way the
sceptre departed from Judah. Tbo
Nobles, Dr. Oliver, Dr. Wurdock, two
Morrises, Hobt. Hannah, EgIeeton, Ste
vens, Bates, Kay. Wallace, ic, Icavincr
tho place, roaao a wiao nrcacn m tbe
society olthe place, and the business.
In our next number we propobo to no
tice tbo history ox tho i'resa from the
beginning of 1825 to the Exodns of the
Ramago Press from Brookville in the be
ginnitf of 1830. C. P. CLAKKSON.
MtLttosc ! arm, Iowa.
NoTJC.-AsMr.ClarksonsnpposeaJsmcs
Knight was the first partner of Mr.
John's in tha printing bujine,sold out
in to Isaao N. Hannah, went south for
bis health, and died at Natchez or New
Orleans. He was a practical printer
und son of James Knight, one of the
early citizens of Brookville. His wid
ow, wo believe, married W. Ilerrod Esq,
of Columbus, Ind.,
Wo think tho Hütchens wer not con
nected with the Pressof Brookville, un
til 1S24 or '25, when they auccteJwd
KoU. John & Uauuah.
Gro Holland
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