Saturday Evening Mail, Volume 2, Number 40, Terre Haute, Vigo County, 30 March 1872 — Page 1

Vol. 2.—No. 40.

Additional City News.

THE sale of seats for the Kellogg Concert will commence at Bartlett fc Co's Central bookstore, on Monday morning, at nine o'clock. Be on hand at the time, for there will be a rush.

JOHN PADDOCK, City Treasurer, has been called to Prairio Creek township, by the severe and dangerous illness of his father. The duties of the office will be performed by City Clerk Scbwingrouber, during hin absence.

^To CASE.—As the result of a conference between the Prosecuting Attorney and Insurance Agent, a nolle was entered this week in the case of James P. Hill, of the Dollar Store, there appearing to be no evidence on which the case could be sustained. Mr. IJjpll will return to his homo in New York.

FRANK SEAMAN and Reese P. English have purehnsod the interest of Messrs. O. J. Smith', Chas H. Smith and Jas. L. Archer, in the "Terre-Haute Printing House," and will continue under the firm nam

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of Seaman, Eng-

llsh «S Co., at 142 Main St., the firm being Messrs. Seaman, English, Harve C'arr and J. W. Clifton.

HON. IIOIIKHT DALE OWEN arrived in the city, from Now Harmony, last night, and is stopping at the TerreHaute House, where he will receive his friends during his stay in Terre-Haute. The friends of" women's rights"need not be reminded that it was Mr. Owen who orignated those liberal provisions respecting the rights of married women, which have made our statutes an honor to the State in all parts of the civilized world. Ho is universally recognized as one who has done a great work and 5 much real good in advancing the inter»V» J-v cats of women. ..

THE INTERNATIONAL.—A section of tha International, was organized in this city at Turner Hall, on Wednesday evening, with twenty-six members, five of whom are ladies. The officers of the society are

J. K. Backus, Temporary President. Peter C. Pierce, Cor. Secretary. C. roves, Recording Secretary.' Prank Smith, Treasurer. J. H. Reynolds, Librarian. 1 .J. L. MoVgmi, Financial Secretary.

Before organizing, Miss Addie L. Ballou addressed the moetlng, explaining the nature ami object of tlio association, which have heretofore been fully given in the columns of The Mall. While we do not think there is the -same necessity, or tho same field for such an organisation In this country that exists on tlio other side of the Atlantic, yet we hope It may tend to bettering the social and political condition of the working men and women of this country. The regular meetings will be held at the hall of tho Cooper's Union,

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on Wednesday evonlag of each week.

A DIVORCE.—It is a question whether Ss there aro more divorces than marriage licenses granted In this market Just -,'now. We lire inclined to think, however, that although our list of divorce applications this week. Is in excrss ot the list of marriage permits, the latter -li on an average are ahead, in. which case the state of matrimony Is complimented. The docket of tho present term of the Circuit Court, shows tho following applications for divorce. Those marked with a have been grauttd:

Win. A. Hill ami UatUe A. Hill. Mary M. Ai.derwm and Levi J. Anderson. Kilsalh th Warren ttnl lintel VVurr«.n. Catharine Kane and Michael Kane. h' crKorU't'k and Anna Koibeck. Morton K. Lewi* and Anna M. Uwli Jus. Alters ami Mary A. Ak» r*. *Alai»M»n lavlsHiiii Mary E.la\i«. •Krank Wilbur and JMdne,* .?. Wilbur. John W. Oonnerand Nancy s. Conner. Amanda Cobbie and John tAbble. Louisa J. Urlsmore and Dailu* F. Orismon\ *Klisa Walter and Frans Walter. *Lydla K. liarbre and Jesse Barbre.

Minerva Uo»«w*rth and Watson A. Bos v. won l». Francis C. Claossen and Franclsoa Claus-

Agnes Genrtmeyer and Charles Gerstroeyer. •H'bristlaa Simpson and II Simpson.

Omtitx or "DOM.Y VARDKN."—-Much curiosity exists in tbe uiinds of many ladies as to the origin of the above term, now so extensively used by our dry goods houses. The ••Dolly Varden," as Is generally known, is an overdenw nearly similar to a polonaise it is used as a boose dress, and is becoming quite ftmh ion able. Dolly Varden is a character in Dickens' novel of Barnaby Budge. Sbe was a locksmith's daughter, a lively coquette, aud tbe garment now named after her is a revival of tbe style worn in England at tbe period that story is laid. Whether tbe fortunate young lady after whom the fashionable dress ot next summer is named was given to wearing materials of a sUurtliug load color and pattern, Is not stated. A boot a year ago, however, some inspired modiste reohrtstened what was then known as "enrtoBnes," and called them "Dolly Vardena," The name was first ooa filled to chiotae*, bat 14 spread to other materials, and now whole costume*, whose Uke wss never seen on sea or shore, are named after tbe charming and eoquettish little daughter ot a London locksmith.

MERE MENTION.

Pay your taxes. The end of Lent. Don't le a loafer. Good-bye, March! Sunbaths are healthy. A good rain is needed. Always speak the troth. Plenty of shows coming. Dor.'t bet on Connecticut. Criminal Court next week. Eggs are in demand t'o-day. Keep good company or none. New Grand Jury on Monday. Kellogg concert next Tuesday. Ileal spring weather this week. Builders will Ve busy this season." Minstrels on Wednesday evening. The river is too low for navigation. Who's going to run Tor Councilman The children are rolling marbles and hoops.

We've had lots pt March weather this month. ^The farmers are anxious to get at earnest work.

Dr. O'Leary is lecturing at Dowling Hall every night. Doctor Dodson now visits his patients a a

Our policemen make up in size what they lack in numbers. Bring that umbrella back. It won't be Lent on Monday. jl

The voice of the whitewasher is abroad in the land. Advertising even draws large congregations to the churches.

Tho supply of school-teachers is in excess of the demand. Tho bright sun this week has brought out the corner roosters.

The work »f the police increases ,as the weather warms up.

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Tho multiplicity of the business signs of strangers is noteworthy. Pork packers will again lose largely this year, the Express says.

Tho coal dealers have enioved the severe winter and late spring. The hens have been hard at work on their E.ister contracts this wees.

Most of the wood sold in this city is brought from over the river. The Board of Health wants the Council to give it tho privilege to do its duty.

The low price of whisky has diminished the daily product of Hulman's distillery.

Tho gambling fraternity aro promised more than the usual attention by the new Grand Jury.

A man can got along without advertising: so can a wagon \vithout greasing, but it grinds.

The best way to crowd a church with young women is to announce the delivery of a sermon to young men.

SUNDAY SERVICE.—!}. B. Tvler will preach in the Christian Chapel to-mor-row at 11 o'clock A. M. and 7X P. M. Sermon in the ovening on "The Christian Church does not believe in the influence of tho Holy Spirit" the second of tho series on "Popular Objections." Seats Iree and all are welcome.

Services in the,Congregational Church to-morrow at 11 A. M. aud 7% P. M. Rev. E. F. Howe, pastor. The Easter service in the moruing and a sermou to young men in the evening.

Sunday Service in tho Universalist church to-morrow. Subject in the morning, "Our Life Assurance." Subject in tho evening, "The Great Gulf Destroyed.

Rev. J. E. Lapsley, Pastor of the First Presbyterian Church, Seventh streeet, having resigned his charge to accept a call from the Aisquith Street Church Baltimore, Md., will preach his farewell sermon to-morrow morning. Other services of the day as usual.

Preaching at the Asbury M. E. church by the pastor, Rev. Jaines Hill, tomorrow at 10X A. M. and 7K P. M. Sermon at 10'^ A. M. on the resurrection of Christ. The public are invited.

Regular services at the Centenary M. K. Church. Services appropriate to Easter Sunday at 10H a. m. and 7M P. X.

TWKNTV-FOURTH ANNIVRHSAHT.—Tbe First Spiritual Society of Terre-Haute will celebrate the 31th anniversary of tbe advent of modern Spiritualism at Pence's Hall, on Sunday next, tbe 31st inst, as follows: Morning lecture st 11 o'clock, by Mrs. Addie L. Ballou subject—"The Advent and Progress of Modern Spiritualism." At 7H P. tbe Hon. Robert Dale Owen will lfccture on the following subject: Tbe Position of Spiritualism ss an Element of True Religion." The public are invited to an intellectual foast. Seats free.

THR State Normal School was again opened en Wednesday, and all friends of education have reason to be gratified at the promise of prosperity and usefulness. One hundred and eight students were present at the opening, and not lesa than twenty will be added next we»k. Fifty of lh«ae are here for tbe first time, and appear to be excellent stock from which to make successful teachers.

THBprogramme of the Kellogg Concert will be found under tbe amusement bead.

OUR amusement column fairly glistens with tbe good things coming^

"WILD OATS" is the subject upon which Rev. Mr. Howe preaches to young men to-morrow night.

Miss FANNIK J. KKLLOOO will sing in the choir of the Congregational church to-morrow evening, probably for tbe last time. a

CHAPIN & Co's stave factory at McKeen, twelve miles West of the city was destroyed by fired Wednesday evening. Loss $4,000. Insured for $2,500. if

THREE dollars pays for announcing candidates for county offices, in The Mail, and its announcement column will be open to candidates of both parties.

CUTTING.—Ryco's Carpet Hall have new illustrations in to-day's paper. They are using a profusion ot cuts, (pictures) symbolical of the fact that they are "cutting" on rates.

MARRIAGE LICENSES.—The following marriage licenses have been issued by the Comity Clerk since our last report:

Henry B. Russell aud Mary B. Kite. John B»-lz and Susai.nnl) AIvls. Jphn W. Holland and Jennie Blue.

Amusement Notes.^

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"Schneider," at the Opera House last night, drew out a good sized audience. Outside of the songs and dances, of Allen, Little Mack and Miss Alice Harrison, "Schneider" is exceedingly thinvery weak gruel. Those three did as well as could be expected—which is not saying much. The play is the worst trash we ever saw, and the rest of the performers are about equal to the task assigned them.

After a long dearth, we have in prospect a lively season of amusements. The first and great event of next week will be the Grand Complimentary Concert tendered to Miss Fannie J. Kellogg, before her return to her home in Council Bluffs, Iowa. It will occur at tho Opera House, on Tuesday evening next. We feel that with the readers of The Mail it is useless to waste words in speaking of this entertainment, but say at once, and we know whereof we speak, that it will be the finest home concert ever given in this city. A programme rich in musical gems is in course of preparation. Miss Kellogg will bo assisted by Mrs. Cirrington, Mrs. Farrlngton, Mrs. Austin, and a number of other ladies. A grand chorus of some twenty-five or thirty ladiesand gentlemen, with full orchestra, will take part. It has wisely been determined to fix very low rates of admission In order that every element may be brought to bear to make it a popular concert. And such it will bo, for our peoplo are determined that on this occasion tho voluntary tribute to genius, worth, and native talent shall be of the most substantial and marked character.

On Wednedsay evening the favorite and ever popular Duprez it Benedict's Minstrels will give us another visit at the Opera House. This troupe stands at the head of the profession and always meet with success in this city. Mr. Duprez, the manager prides himself in employing none but the best talent, and having grown wealthy in tbe business, can of course command such artists as he desires.

The remaining nights of the week, the Opera house will be occupied by the Katie Putnam troupe, who met with such favor here last winter. They have been playing at Rvansvllle, this week, in "Rosedale" a similar pieces, to crowded houses.

On Monday and Tuesday eveuing folj lowing, Joe Jefferson, will appear under the management of his son pharles,giving his world-famed personation of "Rip Van Winkle,"supported by a lirstclass dramatic company. This also at the Opera House.

Mr. HolfelderJbas postponed his Gorman theatrical entertainment to the 15th.

Charley Shay's Qnlncuplexal appears at the Opera House on the 28th. Janauschek is booked for the 13th and 14th of May.

Mr. Ford wants to bring Southern on the2ftth and 27th of Aptil, but as will be observed, tbe boose is engaged one of those dates, and Mr. Hosford is now awaiting an answer.

Dr. O'Leary is lecturing mt Dowling Hall, and will continue every nigbt next week, on Physiology and kindred topics. He has bsd large audiences this week, and appears to give satisfaction.

Tbe Druids have an Raster Ball at Beacb's Hall, on Monday evening. The Friendly Rons of St. Patrick will hold their annual ball, at Dowling Hall on tbe evening ot the ISth of April.^*

The oldest Mason in tbe country la •aid to be Mr. William a Willis, of New York, a member of Manhattan lodge. His age Is 79 years, and he joined the order 43 years ago. He was born in Boston and served in tbe war of 1812 In the Boston artillery.

TERRE-HAUTE, SATURDAY EVENING, MARCH 30, 1872. Price Five Cents.

Town-Talk.

IS IT FACT OR FANCY

Town-Talk hears so many things said, and about so many things, that be is often sadly puzzled with tbe question, Is it fact or fancy Of late these facts or fancies have been connected with an institution among us known as the

GRAND JURY.

S!v«i the mild and amiable "Capt.-' of the Express, who makes it plain in last Monday's issue, that he has not the good taste to rank himself among tbe many admirers of T. T., gives a sullen and portentious growl or two at this body of inquisitors. He is a matter-of-fact man, and therefore it seems that there must be some facts as well as fancies in what T.T. hears. But what is fact, and what fancy? It is stoutly affirmed that not more than a thousand years since, there was a Grand Jury composed largely of men who had little or nothing to do, and yet who had a considerable amount of oounty taxes to pay. It is declared that all manner of pretexts were employed to prolong the session in order that tax bills might be cancelled by bills for service in the jury room: and that in consequence many people were annoyed for petty and technical offenses which were beneath notice. Is it fact or fancy

It is said that that sumo Jury had a foreman who, within fift\T feet ot the jury room, and in presence of some of the jury, committed one of the very vilest, though not most dangerous, violations of law, and that yet he neither brought up his own case for investigation, nor was he indicted. Is this fact or is it fancy

A certain limb, or certain limbs of the law, having an interest in annoying a party against whom he or they were employed, are declared to have used a certain Grand Jury once upon a time, as a pole with which to punish their enemy. Very safe process for the limbs aforesaid, very annoying to the party punished, aud more annoying still to the dozen other parties hit before the punishment was over. There may be nothing in it. Is it fact or fancy

It is further alleged that parties having suspicions, but not the courage to swear that they have good reason to helieve in tho guilt of a man, sometimes sneak behind the Grand Jury and get that body to do what they dare not do themselves. In this way an iusui^ ance agent, for example, can get a party arrested and thrown into jail on ihe most shallow grounds. Is it fact or is it fanc3'

But the case at which tho Capt." show's his teeth is FACT AND NOT FANCY.

A young man is sent here by his employer. He comes among strangers to do a legitimate business. While he is asleep in his bed the store of which he is in charge is found to be on fire. It becomes evidont that tho fire is the work of an incendiar}'. It is found that the stock is insured above its actual value. Nobody knows the young man, nor the fact that he is only a clerk. Suspicion fastens upon him. This is natural. Public indignation is aroused. This is natural, for the ceed was a dastardly one. The Insurance Agent talks loud long and strong. This is natural for some men. He threatens an arrest if the claim upon his compauy is not given up. The case is carrld belore the Grand Jury. It was their duty to investigate the matter thoroughly, and stand between the young man and his accusers unless there was some evidence of guilt. But either in obedience to public clamor, or the clamor of a few, or some other unaccountable reason, they indict the young man upon evidence so slight that, when the time of trialcomes, even his most -vehement accusers request that tbe case be withdrawn. An indictment was found upon evidence so slight that the case was not prosecuted. Tbe young man is thrown into jail, one of the filthiest and most unhealthy jails in tbe country, and lies there four days, till his friends at home can send security for his bail. Here is a blunder which in fact is a terrible crime. And the Grand Jury system is instituted to prevent Just such blunders. Yet this one could never have occurred but for the Grand Jury who could with impunity do what no single man dare do. They could indict and imprison on the vaguest rumors and no suit lor false imprisonment can reach them.

Under all the circumstances T. advises the imeoming Grand Jury, to be fkithiul in tbe discbarge of all duttee, but to avoid as far as possible sncb fancies, facta and blunders ss tbe above.

Beeeher thinks one sermon a day, well digested, enough for any mas. It would take tbe digestive powers of an ostrich to digest some sermons in a year.

A veteran observer says: "I never ptaee much reliance on a man who fa always- telling what he would have done bad he been tbere. I have noticed that somehow this kind of people never get tiere."

The Lock Box.

[Under this head we wlH publish short communications on matters of local interest. from the people. All are invited to eontribute. Letters, hints, and suggestions may be left at this office or dropped in the Postoffice, addressed to The Mail.]

EDITOR MAIL :—A little higher degree of intelligence would have saved Town-Talk and your Lock Box correspondents all their mental perturbratirns, would have saved your paper from the contamination of such nauseating doses as given in the communications by "Teacher" and "A la Queen Victoria." For tbe first we haye only "a sort of amused pity," for the second only such contempt as every honest citizen feels for the poor, old, brokendown fogy, whose low, gross words disgraced your excellent paper. There is no question as to the propriety and good taste of all that was said in tbe noted report. The New York Weekly Tribune, the Woman's Journal (Boston) —copies of the last three mouths—and the Boston Advertiser are pretty good authority as to what is good taste and legitimate journalism, and, With many other leading publications, will bo found to contain just such reports. Dishonest and ignorant criticism will never injure any publicatian and if every werd of the report had been out of taste, it would have been well received compared to the disgusting trash of your would-be critics.

Very truly and kindly yours, -s Of

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The man who in boyhood failed to learn the first principles of language and manners, and who in old age is ignorant in spite of experience, is upon dangerous ground when attempting to criticise even a youth.

THE SO-CALLED JKNKINS.

THE CARS

Of the I. A St. L. Railroad at the junction of that road with 4th street probably through the thougbtlessnes, of those having the matter in charge, are suffered to stand on the track about twenty feet east of the front of the old depot and office of that company.

This should be changed, as the cars not only obstruct tho sidewalk, but also prevent the light from the public lamp from being of any use in enabling parties from seeing their way across the tracks at this dangerous crossing.

As there are no public lamps north of this point on 4th street, this is a matter of importance to citizens living in that locality. FOURTH WARI),.,,.

SMALLPOX.

EDITOR MAIL:—The editor of the Express in last Monday's issue of that paper in referring to our "Lock Box" communication of last week, says: "It would not be easy to get more malice and untruth into the snnie space than the Mail's smallpox correspondent manages to condense into his brief communication."

We dc-nv the'"untruth" and challenge him to Joint it out. If a juryman who helps to hang a willful murderer shows "malice," then wo plead guilty to showing "malice" in our communication, not otherwise. But isn't this word "malice" an unfortunate one for a man to use who threatens to kill a dozen men who, under the authority of law, and in obedience to the demands of public safety, should attempt to remove to a hospital any member of his family that may be so unfortunate as to be stricken with infectious disease It may not be a pleasant thing to have a member of one's family thus removed, but if the public safety demands it, it must be done. Notwithstanding the opinion of the editor of the Express, the Mail's correspondent would permit it to be done, in the case even of his own wife, but he would also go himself with ber, that he might tenderly c. re for the stricken one.

I believe in tbe efficacy of isolation in the treatmeut of smallpox, and so it seems, does tbe editor of the Express. He would make it partial, and so to a great extent, ineffectual. I would make it thorough, and so stamp it out atonce,

I would uphold the Board of Health in any meaaures they thought it necessary to take and I would help to educate tbe public to do the same thing. The editor of the Express would shoot down, murder, the Board of Health and its officers, and teach tbe public to do the same, provided tbe Board should find it necessary to take certain stringent measures by which t* protect bis neighbors. Let tbe publie judge between us. F. N. D.

P. S.—Since writing tbe sbove tbe public have been favored with a card from the Board of Health in which it is shown that they desired to take tbe precise measures that we have recommended, but were prevented from doing so by tbe refusal of the Council to grant them tbe necessary authority snd to provide a suitable hospital tor tbe use of such as were afflicted.

P.N.D.

fThls eon trtballon was in type tor last week's Mali, bat was crowded Oat.) THB OOLORKD PKOPLB.

LOCK BOX —Orphlce C. Kur, speaks of A frican-Americans, Irisb-Ameri-cana, German-Americans and Ameri-can-Americans. Whe does he refer to,

by the latter term? The descendants ot tbe Indians? The Aborigines are the only American-Americans I know anything about the rest of us are of English, German. Irish, French, Scotch, Danish, Norwegian, etc., extraction. I do not believe there is an AfricanAmerican—that is a person born in Africa and become an American citizen in this city and possibly not in the State. The colored people of this city have as much claim to the title "American" as any of us and if distance from foreign birth gives any pre-eminenoe I doubt not, it their lineage could be traced, it would be found to be of purer native blood than most of us possess. If I were a colored person I should drop the title African, and on all occasions and everywhere claim the proud and high distinction of being a native born American honor enough to fill the ambition of any man, whether high or low, rich or poor. Our colored citizens should stand up for the right, the just and the true they should strive to elevate' themselves above the low vices, which demoralize all races they should uphold, and if need be fight for and dofend the stars and stripes, the flag of their country, with the same ardent patriotism as their white brethren. It was that flag which wi lcomed theiu when they obtained the God given rights of which they were so many years deprived. Hundreds of them freely shed their blood, and proved their devotion to tbe sacred cause of liberty in many ways during the last war many of their bones now whiten the sands near Charleston and Port Hudson or are buried in a common grave with their white brothers with whom they so gallantly fought and died in tho service of their countrj\ All honor to these patriot citizens white and colored, who now lay side by side, and gained immortal glory in the same conflict.

I hope that this sentiment of tho poet will fill every heart, white or colored Lives there a hciirt HO cold and dead

TVtnt uever lo itself has *aid sy This it mg own, my native land." While touching on this subject I would like to give a word of advice to oui oolorod American citizens, which the satirical article of O. C. K. on our Irish-American citizens makes proper under the circumstances.

Be in no hurry to demand office or position learn to patiently wait. After years of suffering in bondage alter bearing untold horrors, mental and physical, if not in your own persons in that of your forefathers on tho sunny plains of tho South—you at last, under the providence of God, have attained to tho God given position oi free men, with all the rights aud privileges of American citizens, guaranteed by constitutional provisions.

Go on acquire education so that your intelligence may be increased, that your views of life and its duties tnay be broader and more extensive send your children to the public schools and if you are able, give them a collegiate education by industry and economy acquire property, improve ur stock, your houses, your farms, make your weight and influence felt by these means in the community, and my word for it your fellow citizens, either white or colored, will select one of yon, If proved worthy and well qualified, to fill any and every position in the gift of the people. *"'3 "K.

[This contribution wns In typfc for la*l wet'kV Mail, but was crowded out.] FEMALE DOCTORS.

EDITOR MAIL:—I was pleased with your article in last Saturday's Mail on "Female Doctors." As you say, we have already among the women some noble ornaments to the medical profession. Miss Ann Preston, a Quakeress, was a graduate and subsequently I think professor of Anatomy in the Pennsylvania Medical College for females In Philadelphia. She was thoroughly versed in tho theory and practice (Allopathic) of medicine was a highly esteemed public lecturer to females, and you woold rarely meet, witb a more modest, refined and untelligent lady than she. Mrs. Hannah Longshore, M. D., who attended in my family for six years, had such a large practice, that she required two horses for daily use, and was in every respect a lady, attending on some of tbe first fsmiliesof the city. I have no doubt there are hundreds of others who could be {nentloned equally meritorious, modest, refined sod learned in all the branches of tbe medical profession. G/

QUERRY.

LOCK Box:—It persons who have high board fences around tbeir houses, habitually throw slop, potatoe parings, roten eggs, etc., over said high fence on the walk, regardless of the comfort of passers-by, what shall we do We don't want to be personal, but if the persons who live on the north-we*' corner of and Main streets, don't qnit the above named practice we will make a complaint. U»FOBTUNATK.

Bald-headed men take a Joke more easily, because tbey are not at the trouble of gettidg it through their hair.