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This directory of Jefferson County was compiled from all the appropriate parts of the Indiana Annual Register, and Pocket Manual, for the Year 1845. All of Indiana's counties were represented and a substantial amount of information was published about each, although the information for each county is spread throughout several different sections of the book. But regardless of form, it is a true county directory once assembled.

Indiana Annual Register, and Pocket Manual, for the Year 1845.
By C. W. Cady.
Utility And Convenience. Indianapolis: Printed By E. Chamberlain.
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State Senator for 1844/45
Jefferson: S. Goodenow

Representatives: 1844/45
Thomas Sullivan, David Hillis, Milton Stapp

Third Circuit.
Counties— Dearborn, Franklin, Jefferson, Jennings, Ohio,
Ripley, Switzerland — 7.

PRESIDENT JUDGE.
MILES C. EGGLESTON, Madison, Jefferson county, from December
18, 1837.

Associates Judges
William Taylor, from February 24, 1838
Elmer Gale, Madison, from February 24, 1838.
Re elected, from February 24, 1845.
Robert Kinnear, from February 24, 1845.
Clerk— John M. Taylor, Madison, from Sept. 9, 1838.
Sheriff— Robert R. Rea, Madison, from August 12, 1843.
Terms — On fourth Mondays in March and September, until
Saturdays preceding courts in Switzerland county. In 1845
24th March: 22d September, 4 weeks.

Probate County Judge
JEFFERSON — Wm. Hendricks, Jr., Madison, from March 26, 1839

JEFFERSON: Gamaliel Taylor, Madison, from August 26, 1841.
Robert Branham, from July 29, 1843.
Isaac W. Brazelton, from Nov. 29, 1841.
John Shirk, Milton tp., from December 21, 1842.
Stevall [sic Stovall] Wilkins, Milton tp., from Nov. 26, 1840.
Hiram Harris, Shelby tp., from April 18, 1842.
John McCoy, Shelby tp., from November 11, 1842.
Joshua Mayfield, Monroe tp., from April 19, 1844.
Zepheniah Freeman, Monroe tp., from Aug. 31, 1844.
Thos. Trousdail, Lancaster tp., from April 18, 1842.
Matthew H. Patton, Lancaster tp., from Sept. 22,1843.
John Green, Republican tp., from January 4, 1840.
Alex. Hannah, Republican tp., from Sept. 14, 1844.
Joshua Deputy, Graham tp., from April 19, 1841.
William C. Logan, Graham tp., from Sept. 14, 1844.
Henry P. Lee, Saluda tp., from January 29, 1841.
James Robb, Saluda tp., from August 26, 1841.
James H. Graham, Hanover tp., from Feb. 3, 1844.
Tilly H. Brown, Hanover tp., from Dec. 29, 1841.

Ministers Appointed by the Indiana Southern
Conference of the Methodist Episcopal
Church.

Madison District, Augustus Eddy, P. E.
Madison — Wesley Chapel and Walnut Street, John Miller.
Third Street, Francis A. Conwell.
Canaan — Hosier [sic Hoosier] J. Durbin, James Mitchell.
Moorefield — Jacob Whiteman.
Vernon — Thomas S. Gunn.
Paris — James Crawford.
Lexington — Constant B. Jones, Thomas M. Eddy.

Lutheran Ministers
Jefferson—
John Krack, Madison

Presbyterian Ministers Old School
JEFFERSON-- -Chauncey Leavenworth, James Green, Prof., E. D. McMaster, D.D., Madison; John F. Crowe, D.D.; Isaac Reed, James B. Crowe, Tilly H. Brown, South Hanover.

Presbyterian Ministers New School
JEFFERSON — Harvey Curtis, Henry Little, C. L. Bartlett.

Baptist Ministers
JEFFERSON — E. D. Owen, Madison, Editor Christian Messenger; William Vawter, Arch. Smith, Canaan; W. Wallace, John Chambers, Wilson Vancreef, Jacob M. Cox, J. Miles, J. Rees.

Christian Evangelists
JEFFERSON — J. M. Bramwell, Madison; Beverly Vawter, Monroe tp.; Asher Ward, Shelby tp.; Charles N. Lanham, Aaron H Ames, Milton tp.; Henry Mavity.

Episcopal Clergy of the Diocese of Madison
Harrison, Madison

Roman Catholic Clergy of the Diocese of Vincennes
Jefferson: J. Delanne, Madison

Jefferson County.
Incorporated
Population in 1840 — 16,614.
Townships— -Madison, Milton, Shelby, Monroe, Lancaster,
Republican, Graham. Saluda, Hanover — 9.
County seat— MADISON.
Incorporated
Population about 5,000.

Treasurer — John Pugh, Madison.
Assessor — Robert M. Smith, Madison.
School Commissioner — John M. Patton, Madison.
Recorder — Marcus D. Lott, Madison, from August 8, 1842.
Coroner — Samuel S. Johnson, Madison, from August, 1844.
Notaries Public — Samuel Wilson, from June 5, 1840;
Isaac C. Lea, from August 3, 1841;
Stephen C. Stevens. from Sept. 24, 1841;
Jacob W. Cummins, from Dec. 12, 1842;
William Hendricks, from April 15, 1843;
William M. Dunn, from December 21, 1843;
William C. Hillis, from April 4, 1844;
Isaac H. Taylor, from May 9, 1844; James D. Glass, from May 31, 1844;
Benedict B. Taylor, from June 21, 1844.

Attorneys at Law — Stephen C. Stevens, William Hendricks, Michael G. Bright, Joseph G. Marshall, Wilberforce Lyle, Courtland Cushing, William Hendricks, Jr., Joseph R. Troxell, William M. Dunn, William C. Hillis, James D. Glass, George
S. Sheets, Jesse D. Bright, Thomas L. Sullivan, Oliver S. Pitcher, John A. Hendricks, Madison.

Physicians — Willis Hodges, Joseph G. Norwood, Joseph H. D. Rogers, Schissler, William Davidson, Howard Watts, George W. Cross, Frederick Crumbaugh, Madison; Hill Morrison, Monroe tp; Wilkinson, Canaan;
Mayfield, Graham tp.; Benjamin F. Russell, Ramsay's Mills; Andrew Spear, South Hanover.

Principal Merchants—
Pitcher & Co.
Fitch and Williams
J. B. Whipple
F. E. Corey
W. Stapp & Co.
J. Bingham Fish
Harvey Smith
J. B. Smith
R. Potter
Benjamin Hubbs
Irby Smith
Dawson Blackmore
J. C. Smith
D. Shaw and Son
John Craig
E. Philips
J. M. Evans
Washington Thomas
L. Barbour
Polleys & Butler
C. P. J. Arion
Adolphus W. Flint
Oliver K. Donohue
James Scott Thompson
Washer and Wharton
E. D. Paine
C. Woodburn & Co.
Samuel Wilson
Woodburn and Shrewsbury
Paine and Lawrence
H. K. and W. Wells
Mellen and Sering
D. Mclntire
Joseph Northcraft
Hughes & Co.
John W. Donohue
Henry C. Maynard
Howard Watts
Isam Ross
F. Hite and Son
John Sheets

Post Offices —
Madison, Andrew Collins, P. M.;
Home, M. Brooks, P. M.;
Ramsay's Mills, Alfred Hays, P. M.;
Saluda, Stephen Lee, P. M.;
Dupont, Thomas Alexander, P. M; South
Hanover, P. M.;
Canaan, P. M.

The Madison and Indianapolis Railroad, and the Michigan
road pass through the county.

MADISON UNIVERSITY.
The Trustees of this Institution were created a body-corporate, by an act of the Legislature of the State of Indiana, approved January 4th, 1844. [Editor’s note: the original printed 1814 as the date by an addendum corrected this to 1844] The number of the corporators required by law having met at the place appointed, on the fifth day of February, organized the Board.

TRUSTEES.
Hon. JEREMIAH SULLIVAN, President.
Hon. Samuel Bigger, Hon. Charles Dewey,
Hon. Wm. Hendricks, James F. D Lanier, Esq.,
Hon. Joseph G. Marshall, Rev. James Wood, D. D.,
Rev. Sylvester Scovel, Rev. Phineas D. Gurley,
Hon. James Blake, James M. Ray, Esq. ,
Robert Marshall, Esq., Wilberforce Lyle, Esq.,
Victor. King, Esq., John Sering, Esq., M. G.
Bright, Esq., Hon. James G. Read,
Rev. E. W. Wright, Milton Stapp, Esq.,
Rev. C. Leavenworth, Rev. G. Mac Master, D. D., C. P. J.
Arion, Esq.. Hon. D. Hillis,

REV. E. D. MAC MASTER, D. D., President and Professor

DISCIPLINE.— The discipline of the Institution is mild, but strict. The Faculty desire to gain the affections of the students; and in all their intercourse with them to manifest the kindness of friends rather than the cold attention of mere instructors. They endeavor to secure order, more by an appeal to the heart and understanding of the student, than by any show of authority. But if the student shows himself unworthy of confidence, or is disposed to indulge in immoral or disorderly habits, he is, after sufficient admonition and trial, dismissed with as little disgrace as possible. No student who, by his habits, will be likely to corrupt others, will be permitted to remain in the Institution.

Recapitulation of Students, August, 1844.
Seniors, ...... 6
Juniors, -- - - - - 14
Sophomores, _ - - • - 15
Freshmen, ..... 15
Irregulars, - - - - 62
Preparatory, - - - - -. 65
Total, 177

MADISON UNIVERSITY.
The Trustees of this Institution were created a body-corporate, by an act of the Legislature of the State of Indiana, approved January 4th, 1814. The number of the corporators required by law having met at the place appointed, on the fifth
day of February, organized the Board.

TRUSTEES.
Hon. JEREMIAH SULLIVAN, President.
Hon. Samuel Bigger, Hon. Charles Dewey,
Hon. Wm. Hendricks, James F. D Lanier, Esq.,
Hon. Joseph G. Marshall, Rev. James Wood, D. D.,
Rev. Sylvester Scovel, Rev. Phineas D. Gurley,
Hon. James Blake, James M. Ray, Esq. ,
Robert Marshall, Esq., Wilberforce Lyle, t/sq.,
Victor. King, Esq., John Sering, Esq., M. G.
Bright, Esq., Hon. James G. Read,
Rev. E. W. Wright, Milton Stapp, Esq.,
Rev. C. Leavenworth, Rev. G. Mac Master, D. D., C. P. J.
Arion, Esq.. Hon. D. Hillis,

REV. E. D. MAC MASTER, D. D., President and Professor of Moral Philosophy; REV. JAMES GREENE, A. M., Professor of the Greek and Latin Languages; and O. N. STODDARD, A. M., Professor of Mathematics and Natural Science. It is the intention of the Board to establish, as speedily as possible, a Professorship of Rhetoric and Belles Lettres. In the mean time, recitations m those studies will be heard by the President. A Preparatory School has also been established under the general supervision of the Faculty, and the immediate charge of Mr. Edward Roberts, late Principal in the Classical Academy at Canaan Centre, New York, for the preparation of students for College, or for ordinary business. It is deemed preferable that in Greek and Latin, students should, so far as practicable, read entire works, rather than garbled and meagre excerpts from a larger number of authors. There are exercises m composition and declamation throughout the whole course Special instruction will be given in the art of teaching, to those who design to engage in that occupation.

RELIGIOUS INSTRUCTION. — Beside instruction according to the preceding course, in Natural Theology, the Analogy of Natural and Revealed Religion, the Evidences of Christianity and Moral Philosophy, the students are required to attend on the reading of the Scriptures and prayer, daily, in the Chapel, and on public worship on the Sabbath. The President and Professors also give instruction on Sabbath evenings to the several classes, in a portion of the Holy Scriptures; and in their daily intercourse accumulate the principles and duties
of Christianity.

GOVERNMENT. — It is the aim of the Faculty to govern the Institution, by binging the influence of religious principle to bear upon the students, and thus throwing them as far as practicable, upon their own responsibilities, and inducing them to govern themselves. Free and confidential intercourse between the students and their instructors is encouraged, and the government is parental in its character. Those students with whom these means are ineffectual, are silently returned to their parents or guardians.

COMMENCEMENT. — The annual commencement is on the last Wednesday of July.

SESSIONS FOR STUDY. — There are three sessions in each year. The first begins on the third Monday of September: the second on the first Monday of January: the third on the first Monday of May. Students are expected to be present at the opening of the sessions.

REV. E. D. MAC MASTER, D. D., President and Professor of Moral Philosophy; REV. JAMES GREENE, A. M., Professor of the Greek and Latin Languages; and O. N. STODDARD, A. M., Professor of Mathematics and Natural Science. It is the intention of the Board to establish, as speedily as possible, a Professorship of Rhetoric and Belles Lettres. In the mean time, recitations m those studies will be heard by the President. A Preparatory School has also been established under the general supervision of the Faculty, and the immediate charge of Mr. Edward Roberts, late Principal in the Classical Academy at Canaan Centre, New York, for the preparation of students for College, or for ordinary business. It is deemed preferable that in Greek and Latin, students should, so far as practicable, read entire works, rather than garbled and meagre excerpts from a larger number of authors. There are exercises m composition and declamation throughout the whole course Special instruction will be given in the art of teaching, to those who design to engage in that occupation.

RELIGIOUS INSTRUCTION. — Beside instruction according to the preceding course, in Natural Theology, the Analogy of Natural and Revealed Religion, the Evidences of Christianity and Moral Philosophy, the students are required to attend on the reading of the Scriptures and prayer, daily, in the Chapel, and on public worship on the Sabbath. The President and Professors also give instruction on Sabbath evenings to the several classes, in a portion of the Holy Scriptures; and in their daily intercourse accumulate the principles and duties
of Christianity.

GOVERNMENT. — It is the aim of the Faculty to govern the Institution, by bringing the influence of religious principle to bear upon the students,
and thus throwing them as far as practicable, upon their own responsibilities, and inducing them to govern themselves. Free and confidential intercourse between the students and their instructors is encouraged, and the government is parental in its character. Those students with whom these means are ineffectual, are silently returned to their parents or guardians.

COMMENCEMENT. — The annual commencement is on the last Wednesday of July.

SESSIONS FOR STUDY. — There are three sessions in each year. The first begins on the third Monday of September: the second on the first Monday of January: the third on the first Monday of May. Students are expected to be present at the opening of the session.

VACATION. There is a vacation of about six weeks from commencement: one of about two weeks in the latter part of December: and one of a month in April.

EXAMINATIONS. — There is a public examination of all the classes at the close of each session.

EXPENSE
Tuition, per session, in the College classes, $10 00
Tuition, per session, in the Preparatory School, 8.00
Good boarding and lodging in respectable private families,
from $1.25 to 2 00 per week.
Coal 8 to 10 cents per bushel. Wood, $1.50 to 2.00 per cord.
Lights and washing extra.
Payment of tuition is required in advance, and no deduction is made on account of absence, except in case of sickness
.
ADMISSION. — Candidates for admission to College are required to furnish evidence of good moral character, of their proficiency in the part of the course of studies preparatory to the standing for which they are offered; and, if from another College, a certificate of regular dismission. Those who do not purpose to pursue a full College course are
allowed to attend to such studies as they desire, either in the Preparatory Department, or in the College classes. The course of studies is extensive and liberal, and it is intended
that the instruction throughout the whole course shall be exact and thorough. The location of the Institution is in one of the most healthful and beautiful towns in the west; and, being on the Ohio river, is easily accessible from an extensive region. A commodious three story edifice, remote from the business part of the town, has been procured for the present use of the College. For its permanent accommodation a site of between eight and nine acres has been purchased on an eminence near the town, affording ample grounds, and commanding a fine view of the river, and the surrounding country for many miles. The Trustees purpose immediately to contract for the erection thereon of a portion of a suite of spacious and elegant buildings, the plan of which they have adopted, and
expect to begin to build early in the next spring. A good Philosophical and Chemical Apparatus has been provided The Libraries belonging to the Institution, contain about l,000 volumes; to which, it is expected that valuable additions will soon be made. The charter is that of a University of ample and liberal provisions. It is the intention of the Trustees to establish under it, as soon as practicable, not only additional professorships in the Academical Department already formed; but other Departments for professional education, and to prosecute measures to put the Institution in all respects upon a liberal footing, and to render it such, as in projecting it they designed to make it, — worthy of the confidence of the public. It has been the aim of its projectors and friends to lay, avowedly upon Christian principles, the foundation of what they hope may, under the blessing of God, become a great Institution, designed, in conformity with its object as declared in its charter, '"to promote sound education and liberal learning, having a just relation to, and including instruction in the religion of nature and of the Holy Scriptures

MADISON AND INDIANAPOLIS RAILROAD.
President and Superintendent, SAMUEL MERRILL, of Indianapolis.
Clerk at the Madison Depot, William N. Jackson, Madison.
Clerk at the Northern Depot, John McKeehan, Columbus.
Engineer, Thomas A. Morris, of Indianapolis, on the road.
The following extract from the Report of a committee appointed by the Directors, exhibits the history and condition of the road, its income and business, and future prospects, very satisfactorily:
The Madison and Indianapolis Rail Road was one of the works embraced in the general system of internal improvements adopted by the State in the year 1836. It was then located from Madison to Columbus, 45 miles, and afterwards to Edinburgh, 11 miles further. The expenditures of the State on the road, between the years 1836 and 1842, were $1,624,291.3, of which $62,493.21 were received from tolls, and the balance from the State Treasury.
The Legislature of 1842, finding the public works unprofitable and expensive, with no funds to complete them, and dull prospects of profit from them, if completed, passed the act providing for their extension by private companies, as herein, under which this association has been organized. By virtue of its provisions, about $80,000, mostly in land, at cash prices, was subscribed as stock in April and May, 1842. In June, Directors were chosen and the Board organized; in July, the first 13 miles north of Griffith's were put under contract, and soon after, the next four, to Columbus. For about $152,000, the road it is believed, by the first of February next, will be completed 28 miles from Griffith's, and 56 from Madison.

The Company took possession of the road on the 20th February, 1843, from which until the 3d February, 1844, the receipts from tolls were $22,110 33, of which $5,918 92 were paid for expenses of transportation, $3,342.28 for repairs of road, $2,641 44 for repairs of machinery, $119.88 for contingencies, and the balance, $8,638 70 was profits applied to the construction of the road, and added to the capital stock.

The receipts in 1843-44 have been as follows:
Feb. 20, 1843, to March 31, $1551.98
April, 1843, 1449.53
May, 1843, 1256.84
June,1843, 1221.58
July 1843, 1304.82
Aug 1843, 1205.62
Sept. 1843, 1444.87
Oct. 2183.27
Nov. 3083.89
Dec. 3868.09
Jan 1844 3499.66
[Editor’s note: February 1844 figures are not in the original]
March, 1844, $3109.96
April, 1844, 2477.36
May, 1844 3055.78
June, 1844, 2278.36
July, 1844 2173.09 Aug. 1844 2772.20
Sept.28,1844, 2854.80
Oct. 1844. 3309.84
Nov. 1844 4554.67
The ordinary expenses of the road, for each working day, have been for sometime about $36 00; and when two engines are run, $10 more. For the success which has heretofore attended the association, much credit is due to N. B. Palmer, Esq., late President and Superintendent, who voluntarily retired from those stations on the first of July last.

MADISON — Branch Bank Officers and Compensation
James F. D. Lanier, President, - - - $500
Joseph M. Moore, Cashier, ... 1,000
Isaac C. Lea, Book-keeper, - ... 500
Mark Tilton, Clerk, .... 300