Daily American, Volume 1, Number 95, Terre Haute, Vigo County, 9 June 1855 — Page 1

PRINTED AMD PUBLISHED DAILY BY

I. M. BUOWN &J. N. SILVERTHORN, Welch's Block, opposite the Post Office.

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Hey* lET A. large deduction "will be made on yearly advertisements for advance payments.

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0. O. F.—FORT HARRISON LODGE. N 157.—Meets at ODD FKLLOWS' HAUL, in the Prairie City Buildings, every Tuesday inv'ht. 13* Transient Bt others aro respectfully invi.edto attend.

FIRMAN NIL'PERT, N. G.

Jtos. B. EPMUSDS. Sue.

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O. F. -TERRE-HAUTE LODGE, NO. 51- Meets at. Odd Fallows' Hall, in .the Prairie City Buildings, every Saturday

-'JAMES IIOOK, N. G.

J. H. 0'Bovf.K, Sec'y.

VIGO

ENCAMPMENT, NO-17, meets at Odd Fellows' Hull, in the Prairie City I uildings, an ihe iir.st nnd third Wednesday evenings of cr.oh month.

A. NIPPERT, C. P.

S S. BvSMITH Scribe, /J..\ *U.rp

17TENING STAR TEMPLE OF HONOR, NO. 50, vets ut their Hall, in J. I). Ear, ly's Building, north-west corner of the Pubtfll ... "\1 1 lie Square, eviry Monday evening it. c. BARit, %.

P. S. WKSTFALL, W. R.

ORNINO STAU'SOCIAL DEGREE, NO. 38, meets xt the Hall of Temple of Honor cverv A\ qditesdav evening.

Mrs. PHEIiE LEACH. S

Miss MARTHA RIIEA, S. R.

N. B.—No'Text Books' required te be pur-chased-student-s, however, furnish their own Stationery, nnd also, lights if necessnry.

April 16 dtf. W. Mclv. S.

REAL ESTATE STOCK, COLLECTING AGENCY!

AND

JAMES B. EDMUNDS,

(LATE OF THE DAILY BllATRIE CITY,) WILL give his attention to all the various departments of business belonging to a General Agency, for the buying and selling of Real Estate. Stocks, Ac.

Collections promptly attended to. OFFICE, in the AMERICAN office, in Wclchs New Block, opposite the Post Ofiicc.

Terre-Haute, Dec. 12,1854—tf.

CITY INSURANCE COMPANY, Of Cleveland. Ohio, I" -s _____ Capital, Paid in, $100,000. Insure buildings, Merchandise, &c., on reasonable terms, and adjust losses promptly.

E. BASSETT, Agent.

O* Office in Warren building, over Southern bank. (Feb 27, dtf

Terre Haiite & Alton Railroad. N Accommodation Train, West to Em jassengcrs and lays excepted,) notice as follows: Leaves Terre-Haute 7U o'clock A. M. •ArriveatTerre-Kauto 6 o'clock m.

X\ barras River, carrying pai freight, will run daily (Sanaa) untul further notice as follows:

L. R. SARGENT, SUPKRINTENDAJ?T. Terre-Haute,Februaiy, 10. l855-3m.

WHO IS RUTH HALL?

Is Rem HALL FANNV FKRN,

McrifHtt. O.UEEKSWABE,

"*!i'Termii of Subscription Per Week, (payabb to the Carrier,) 10 cents. Fpr Six Mouths, (in advance,) $2 50 For One Year, (in advance,) 5 00

^Terms of Advertising:.* 0"'0ur terms of advertising shall be as L'rjd as any other Office in the Wabash

BLACK HAWK TRIBE, No..3, will be kindled at their igwani, on the 3d sleep of ev«ry 7 suns, atthe 7 ih run.

AS. M. CRISHEIl, Chief of Itecoids.

»l^t Sun, Col«l Mion, G. S., 5G15.

Commercial College of Indianopolis.

McK. SCOTT.

President of the above named College.

PROPOSES to remain in Terre-Haute a ive instruction in all the drenches embraced in the Partial Course

fow weeks, and give instruction in all

fow weeks, and giv id ii

of ^lw Coll'ge, pro% ided students sufficient to vutify, can be procura-d. Pric-ft, $10—$5 t.o be paid on' signing this silicic, the remainder at any time before close.

The above is $5 less than at the College at Indianapolis. ET {lours of recitation and attendance to suit the scholars. W. McK. SCOTT.

OR SOHKBODV

EL8K?

And if Fanny Fern is not Ruth Hall W O IS A N N E N The Life and Beauties of Fanny Fern Jnst received and for sale at

Feb. 27, dtf BUCKINGHAM'S. O N W O N E S Attorney & Counsellor- at Law,

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TERRE-AIJTE, IND

WOffle

0ppOSUe the

GLASSWARE AND GROCERIES, At Wholesale and Retail, "No. 3, MKCIUXIOS' Row, Tom«-Hiuit\ Indiana, first door East of J. M. Riddle «L Co.

CO^STOCK A BKCTH^R

MUST

art,comprifing in part Dining and Tea Sets, (fine and plain,) of Different styhs, patterns, make and prices Spoons, Knives and Forks and every other

HoCKixnn\M AXD YI.LLOW WAKE, of the best cjuulitv. WF-JII SI'is. Pitchers. Vnces, Ac., te.

LCOKINJG"GLASSESf with plain and fan?.y gilt fr.nnes, all size*. A new and .beautiful nrticlc of Spice Boxes, which will prevent spices from losing their flavor.

Ware, consist! of

A large lot of Willow Wagons, Baskets. &c. Tub, WHshboards, Buckets (wi or wiihout co.yerij,) \Vi.Il Buckets, Bird Cages, «fc-c

Mocxr EACI.T: TUU-OLI, f«r cleansing glass places, windo\v|. glass'cJiimneyH for lamps and gas burners*gold and silver.

Powder, Shot, Le^d, Caps, and a new an iclc of Elastic Gun'Wadding. Groceries and Provisions.

A complete Mfcortment kepi constat tly on hand. I'-NKIN'S TEAS, in metalic pack?, or by the chest or pound warranted pure.

Mustard and Spices, from ll"rrison Faton. Cincinnati,,and Beattv of Dxyton, warranted good, nTid, in fact, every tlui

he pn

live." COMSTOCIv &, BROTHER.. May 12, 1855-dwtf

CLASSIFICATION

OF INDIANA KRKK BA"N1\S.

("OWlEOTJeD 011 TII AMLlilCAW —UV I'fJE SOVTII'N HANK of IS1MAXA 10c. disc ,S5c disc .25c disc .20c dUe.

Agrictdtural bmik.Mt,' Sterlmng,. Atlantic bhnk, Jackson,. Hank of America, Morocco.. Bank of CoriugUwi, Covington,.. I tank of Indiana, Michigan City, Ibmk of Rochester, Rochester,. I. Hank of Rennselaor, Rvnn«ln«r,.. .20c disc Panic of North America. Newport,. .25c dive. Punk of North America, Clinton,, .5cdi§c, hank of Connersville. Conner!-villc, .iioc di^c. 1'nnk of Monticello, Mouticello, .Par. Bank of Go*hen, Go-hen, Par, t'ankof Albany, N.Albany, 23c disc ank of Attica, Attica,. .,25c disc. Bank of Aubuiu, Auburn,. 25cdire. Hank of Salem, Salem, ..Par 1 ank of Albion. Albion,......... ,30c disc. ank of'the Capitol, Indianapolis, Pur Hank **f Rockvillo, Rockville, Par I Sank of Rockjxirt Rock port 20c di*c*

Country Merchants, and all others, Southern Bank of Ind., Terre-Haute,...Par. will do well to give us a call, as our prices State Stock Security bk Newport,, ,25c disc, are based upon tbe^^rinciple of "bve and let Stenben Co. bank, Angola 20c. di

ATTENTION, GENTS I

PERSONS

desiring neat and fachionnble

Dress Silk Hats, or Gents Fine -Caps, will remember tlmt Ihe New York Hat Store is ihe place to find them, at all times.

Also, Leghorn, Panama, and othcr^Rne straw hats, to,#uit any taste. A large lot of plain straw goods, for sale cheap.

Cull and examine for yourselves. Hats of the besi materials, made to order, and warranted to be just what, they are represented—the genuine A No. 1 of the season,

J. C.YATES,

Modi sett's Block, Terre-Haute, Ind. May 17, 1855-dtf

TRANSPORTATION.

LIVINGSTON

CO.

Commission Merchants, Forwarders & Steam Moat Agents. TERRE-HAUTE, IND. Agents for Transportation Lines. gpHUOUGH Receipt* given to and from

A. Terre-Haute, Pittsburgh, Philadelphia, New York and Boston. *,* Particular Attention paid to receiving Goods by Railroad. River and Canal.

May 9th, 1855-dtf.

NLIW~ YORK & ELLI E A~1XRO AD EXPRESS FREIGHT LINE,

A]SSouth-Western

Spnukling's Great W'cstorn and Merchandise Express,

connecting with all Western Railroads. U* Mark packages, -'Spaulding's Express," and send to foot of Duane Street, ^ewYork.

O* For contracts, apply to G. B. Williams, R. R. Livingston.V 119 Broad st. N. Y.

M. H. Powell, S And to LIVI-NGSTON & CO., May 4,1855-d6m Terre-Haute.

STOVES.

HAVE on band a few of the celebrated Empire State Cooking Stoves, which I will I sell cheap, at the old Rough and Ready Corner, opposite the Court-House.

Marco 7-tf R. L. BALL.

Par.

20c disc

Bank of South Bend. South Bend.. .10c disc Hank of Warsaw, Warsaw, .Par. Hank of Perrysvill^ PorrvHvillle,. .20e disc Bunk of Bridgeport, Bridgeport,... .23c 'U.-c. B'k of T. Wndsworlh, Michigan City 35 di*c Hank of Mf. Vernon, Mt. Vernon.. Par. llank of Elkhart, Elklmrt.... .Par. Hunk of Syracuse, Syracuse, Par. Hank of l't". Wayne, I'V. Wavne,.... 10c disc. Brookville Bank, ltrooKviile,. Par. Canal bank, Evan^ville,......... .Par, Orescent Citvbsmk, Evansvillo, Par. Citinbridgc

City

respectfully announce to the citizens of rerre-H'sute,and the surrounding country, that they, have just opened at the above stand, a large and general assortment of Queensware, Glassware and Groceries, which thev II"W offer nt prices seldom heard of in this section of country-. Their ,, r, nbie-Ware IJcimrtmrnt is filled with ^^vctte Co. bnuk Co.m.rsville Pur. il». fitmct nn.i ,i ii i'arm s. & Mech bk, Indianapolis, Par. the hnest and most duMnd.lo npceimens of ,rnrmcrKl,link,Westfield,. Par

Hank, Camb. City Par.

Central bank, Indianapolis,. Par Drovtas'Bank, Rome,.» 95c disc, Delaware. Co. Hank, Muncie, 10c disc. UlUhart Co Bank, Goshen 20c disc, Farmers tfc Mali's Bk, Rcnnselaer,. .20c dine.

Fanners Bank, Jasper,. 20c disc. Grt-ene Co. Bank, Bloomfield 25« disc, (iri'Ut Wes.erti Bank, Terre-Haute, ,10c disc. Government Stock bk, Lafayette,.. .25e disc, rninerc\\Bank, Lafayette Par Honsier "Bank, Logansport, .Par Huntington Co. 3&IUK, Huntington,..... PHI Indiana Bank, Madison... ...Par Indiana Stock Bank, Laporte, Par Indiana Reserve Bank Kokomo,.. ,10c disc. Kentucky Stock Bank Columbus, Par. Kalamazoo Bank, Albion, 10c disc Lanu'l Bank, Laurel 25c disc. LnGrango Bank, Lima,. Par. Merchts. «fc Mechs. bk.. N. Albany, Par .Merchants Bank, Lafayette,. 25c disc. Merchants bank, Springfield, 25c disc.

N. Y. Stock BauK, 'v ineemies, 10c disc. if.Y. a. S. fi. bk, Evansville,... .. .Par Northern Ind. Bk, Logansport,... .25c disc. iSTortli Western bank, Hloomfiehl...2flc disc.

Orange bank, Po:«oyvilk: 25c disc. Perry Co. bk, Cunuelton,. 25c. disc. Plymouth bank, Plymouth, .25c disc. Prairie City Bank, Terre-Haute, Par, •f nblic Stock Bank, Newport, 25c disc. Salem bank, Salcn... Par Savings bank of Ind., Connersville, Par* Shawnee bank Attica,..... .20o disc

flung uf.ual- h^iate"Sf^ck b^k, Jainestinrn.... .25c disc

kept, or thjrfc is possible,!oget hold of, m^v Sfntc £b.ek linnlt I^gaiisport ,... .25c dis*. be found at Lus liou^e, and at as fair rates as iState" St«ck bank, Peru,. 25c disc. any one can or will sell. Htan* Stock bank', Marion, 20c disc.

Traders bank, Terre-Haute, 25c disc. Traders bank, Nashville 25c disc. Tippecanoe bank, Winnemac, 10c disc. Traders bank, Indianapolis, ,1 Par. Upper Wabash bank, Wabash,..... 10c disc Western bank, Plymouth 25e, disc. Wayne bank, Logansport, 10c fii-c W tyne bank, Richmond, 10c di«e Wabash Valley bank, LogaHsport,...20c disc Wabash River bank, Jasper...... -.. 25? disc Wabash River bank, New C«rydon 10c dire Wabash River bank Newvi le,::::.:::10c disc

The Life of Win. Hwmd, With selections from his works edited by George E. Baker—for sale at

April 3, dtf BvckINGHAM'S.

J. W. ROUTH, M. D.,

Homcepathic and Hydropathic I I A

DOCTORliberalSpatronagetoN

NEW BOOKS-

TSHE

Literary Life and Correspondence of the Countess of Blessington,. Travels in Europe and the Last—a year in

England, Ireland, Wales, France, Belgium, Holland, Germany, Austria, Italy, Greece, Turkey,Syria, Palestine and Egypt, by Snml. Irenaenus Pjime. The Pleasant Boy Philosopher, founded on

Ferguson's Early Life, by Henry Mayhew, For sale at apll BUCKINGHAM'S BOOK STOBJD.

LIME FOR SALE!

JUST

Received 180 barrels of Lime, which will be sold cheap. Apply at this office, to the undersigned atHolrnes' old Mill.

Marl5-tf CIAYTON&CO.

J. W. STllATON.'

COMMISSION

MERCHANT

FORWARDING AGENT,

AND 1UAI.KR IX

.Groceries and Country Produce, CORNER OK SECOND AND OHIO STS.. TERRE-HAUTE, IND.

ID"* —Citieeus of Tenu-Haute.

May 21, Ibuo-dwtf

SAVE YOUR MONEY.

I€E CREAM SALOON. MRS.

IiOCKiLES annonncrK to the Public tltal the "Ruggles halonn," east of tho jntl)lic 'squnrc, a few doors North oftho city Hall, is now fitted up'in complete stylo for the reception of Gentlemen'and Ladies, where they can be supplied with as good loo Cream flavored to huit thtir tastM for law tnonc^y thau any jfOtKl estttblishinent in lU& city. Also, all kinds and varieties of nut«, cakos, candies, can feet onnri es.^c., constantly on hand. Mn». Ruggles will soon bo aijle to keep a constant supply of choice Strawberries, which will be served up to order at short notice and in the befit style.

Weddings, Parlies and families, furnished on slwnt notice with cake# n.n*t Icecream, of ^the beet quality and in any quantity, ntall times. A liberal patronage is solicited.

Terre-Haute, May 25 1855 d-tf.

ICE CBEAM

SALOOHS

—A.\"!—

FANCY

CONFECTTONERY

WESTFALL & TEAPP,

WOULD

respectfully inform the citljRcnn

of this place, that they have tnkoiy and fitted up in a style of elegance and conveniencu seldom equalled in tin West, 1hc large id commodious building, knoton as the

Canal Office," comer of Ohio and Fourth strcfts, whero iliey aro prepared to servo yp in the most approved style—Ice Cream, of aU flavors, Cakes, Candies, Fruits, Nuts, Confections of all kind, and, in fact, every delicacy of tlii! Season, hoping by utrict attention to the business to merit your pat ronage.

They are prepared to furnish Parties' Weddings, and private families with every thing in their line, on tho shortest notice, and most accommodating terms.

Also, ice Cream furnished to families at all hours, and in any May 21. l855.-dfewtf.

PKAIUIE CITY INFIRMARY A*D

IN A ID S E E A

r|MnS

Kouth de£ir»S8 return thanks

for the he has received from the public, and respectfully solicits continuance of patronage, pledging himself lo serve to the best of his ability, those who may favor him with their calls. He will give special attention to the diseases peculiar to fi inales and children, and those that have been medicated for months and years with littls or no benefit. Those wishing Hornoepathic Medicines or Hydropathic books, can get them by applying to him at his residence and office on fourth street opposite Mr. Chas Gould s. (apr4-'

institution will be ready for the re-

JL ception of patients by tho 1st of May, being provided with all necessary thing for the treatment of disease.

Having comfortable bath room# where the patients can have all the benefits derived from the use of Water and Medicated Baths, toge tlier with a RATIONAL medical treatment— electricity and Hygienic regulations.

The RETREAT IS situated in tlio most pleasant and healthy T»art of the city and ev cry care will be used to make it comfortable to the patients. They will have careful and experienced nurses as well as the moist skillful medical treatment

Arrangements have been made with the most eminent members of the medical profes s«ion of the city as consulting physicians. Patients laboring under serious and difficult diseases, will appreciate the advantages of this arrangement.

ID" Particular attention paid to diseases of the eye and chronic diseases of females* O™ Fees (invariably in advance) from $5 to $10 per week, accordiug, to the case. All c.ase« rrquiring surgicil operations will be charged an extra bill.

J. T. BOYD, Proprietor.

Mr.s. Da. BOYD, Matron. Terre-Haute, May 12,1855-dtf.

REMOVAL.

DR.J.

M, Comins, has removed his office one square north of the Stewart House. April 1G, dtf.

MI'S)CAM

Tho subscriber is no\r finely liis new store in Mechanic's Row. Main nt„ llis stock of Instrument-* coinphte. New music received every w«k. He eta Pimm Fortes as chuud as nuybodv ft«d ill sell chiMij) as they etui be bought, west of l^nk,. Erie. In case any Piano should provo defer, tivo after Hale, lw will exchange «, Jfo wil I tune PiHjios inn perfect nwuner, and reputr all kinds of InsU'eiHentTs.i.r

Mar 24-tf L.lJ.FTS^/

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Si j.. WM.

COATS. .•

H-jding:Glaiiug

OtrST?, Sign and Carriage Pulnter. OiTand Varnishing. Shop on Sixth Street betwwu National Road and Cherry Street, Immediately op posit llev.Mr. A. JKWIT'S Church,where he nt prepared to* do «H kinds of Painting, Glaaing. Oildingaiul V4rni*hing.te, at the shortest notico. Buiuir practical workman ho will attend peraoti* a! ly (o all work intrusted to him. Omen Met the Shop will receive prompt attention*

February!, 1855. ,'^ii

T,herebv

.NOTICE

S given thst the interest of J. Ogden in tl»o firm of E. S. Wolfe & Co., commencing on the 20th dny of March, 1854, and ending 20th dny of Mareh, 1855, having expinnl by Hmitation and agreement, and all debts owing by said firm will le paid by E. S, olfe, and all. those indebted to said firm will pay ihe *«nne to E, S. Wolfe, who alono i« authorised to sottlo the same-

E. 8. WoLr*. JoUK H. OOUKX. ^L

P' 8* Ml those indebted to the late'flrm of E. S. Wolfe & Co-, will please call and wttle the same iumiodiately, as longer indulgence cannot be given, E. 8. Wouric, vift JOnx H. OODKH.!

Astonishing but True. who want ken by tho Daguorrean pi 's Gallery, wit

A LL who want Un-ir features tnken by tho D«J cess, call at Miller's uallery, where you eanf have it done in a style uusurpamied by any Gnllery in tho East or Western country.

P. S. Do not mistaire tho place—wairoa

EICCK, NO. 4. up stair*. All call. MarlS-u'

All call, wheUiur you want pioturon or not. A- R. MILLER.

your*,

hospital and private practice, can with confi' deuce offer his services to the citiseu* oi Te^ Te-Hnuto and vicinity, -j3*v

Office, in Scott's Building, on Market St. south-ea*t corner of the Public Square,oppfir site tho General Stage Office.

Dr. Boyd's residence in on Fifth street, opposite the Johnson House. All calls fbr him hero will bo attended to promptly,

Feb28-3t.

"TOURNEY Throogh Central Afrtoa, by tJ Unyard Taylor T^nnds of the Saracen, by niryard Taylorv

Fudge Doings, by Ik Marvol Journey Through Kansas nnrf Nebraska with description* of Country, Climate, Soli, &c., & e.,by lloynton &, Mason--Commlttee from thn "Kiiusas League" of Cincinnati:

Feb. 27 dtf For sale at a BuOKINOlUM'i BOOKSTORK.J}

To my Friends and the Public.

WOULD most respectfully *ay I have ojK'tted a one-horse Grocery ond Provwion Store, (a branch of the Canal SUry,) on th« corner of Ohio and Fourth streets, t«e stand recently occupied by Mr. Grilfy, whero I would be happy to serve their wnrtjM In the above line. Small favor# gratefully grabbed at, and large ones very thankfully received 83T CASH PAID FOR COUNTRYfPROtiUOfcl

A. E. TAYLOR, Agent.

Terro-IIaute, March 23,1855. kfl4" Toledo nnd Wnbanh Packet'Boat

COMPANY..*^"

and after die i5lh of April the ToletTd and Wabash Packets will leave evefy evening, Saturdays excepted, at 7 o'oclock connecting with the packets at Lafayette Toledo. Packet Reindeer, Capt. H. Clark, leaves Sundiiys, Tuesdays and Thursdays.-^. Packet Queen City,Oapt. Angcll,leave* Mondays, Wednesdays tmd Fridays, '\m[

April 4 tf

REMOVED! L. B. FISH

HAS

O* Call and see.

removed his Music Store to No. 1, Mechanics' Row, directly east of tho old stand.

House to Bent.

SMALL but neat and comfortablehotise in North Terre-Haute, immediately above the canal on Gth street. Enquire of •••••$

May 14. W. Jfi. MoLEAJT.

WOLFOKT'S ROOST! And other papers now first c«llecfledVJ for «tle at BCOKINOHAM'0.

Mrs. Stowe's New Work. The May Flower, and Miscellaneous writings by Harriot Beecher Stowe. The Life of Sam Houston, Illustrated. Forsalo at

BUCKINGHAM'S.

THE SLAVE OF THE I,AMP, A Posthumous Novel, by William North, April 3, '55 dtf 13rcKiNOHA*V