Daily American, Volume 1, Number 119, Terre Haute, Vigo County, 7 July 1855 — Page 1

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rKINTKD A3CD l'CBUSHKD DAILY BY

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

Terms of Subscription

Per Week, (payabb to the Carrier,) 10 cents. For Six Months, (In advance,) $2 50 For One Year, (in advance,) 5 00 «J

S Ipjr.fc Terms of Advertising ID" Our terms of advertising shall be as liberal as any other Office in the Wabash Valley.

D" A' large deduction "will be made on •pearly advertisements for advance payments.

1Prairie—Meetsat

0. 0. P.—FORT HARRISON LODGE. NO. 157. ODJ FXLXOWS' HALL,

in the City Buildings, every Tuesday MU'bt. O* Transiont Biothers ST. respectfully invied to attend.

FIRMAN NllTERT, N. O.

AS.

EUMUSIW.

Sec.

O. O. P. -TKRRE-HAIJTE LODGE, I NO. 51- Meeis at Odd Fellows' Hall, in the Prairie Sity Huildings, every Saturday veuing.

VIGO

JAMES HOOK, N. G.

J. H. O'BQVLB, Sec'y.

dled at their W igv am, on the 3d sleep of ev. c.rv 1 suns, at I he fib run.

ASS M. tfRlSHER, Jhief of Records.

1st Sun, 0a(1I M«ion,'9.:vi, 5G15.

J. V. STRATON.

COMMISSION MERCHANT, FORWARDING AGENT, AND DEALER IN

Groceries and Country Produce, CO UN lilt OK SECOND AND OHIO STS.,

TERRE-HAUTE, I.

RKKEILKNCK—Citizeus

of Terre-Haute.

May 9 1855-dtfi, 's

LIME! LIME!

THK

undersigned is now prepared to furnifch tlie best of Putnam County Lime, at Wholesale or Retail. This lime is well known to be the best in the State, for all purposes. I have fitted up a lime house on Fourth, between Poplar and Swan streets, where a good supply will be kept constantly on haud.

Orders from a distance will be promptly filled, on reasonable terms. WM. H. BOS WELL.

O" Residence, corner of 5th and Poplar streets, where he may be found when not at the lime house.

Terre-Haufe, May 16 d& wtf

To Printers throughont the State.

WECASHprepared

are to furnish at the lowest RATES— Fine Eastern-Printing IukB, in largo and small sized cans.

Printing Paper of any siie, and fextra quality. Cards cut to ord*r at short notice.

Unruled Cap, Letter, and Note Papers. Fine Plain md Illuminated Card Boards. STEWART & BOW EN, 18 West Washington St., Indianapolis. May 28, 1855-wy

URIAH SHJSWMAKER. E. S. WOLFK.

SHEWMAKER &, CO., FOEWARDING & COMMISSION

E A N S

8 O A A E N S

And dealers in Flour Salt and Fish. Office near tBe Corner of Second and Ohio Street# North side, below Donnelly's Dr ig Store, Terre Haute, Indiana.

Strict attention given to all business in the line offorwardiug and Commission. REFERENCES.-Bemont &. Co. S.

April 16,dtf.

•Co., Groverman & Bouma,

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ENUAMl'MENT, NO-17, meets at Odd Fellows' Hall, in the Prairie City uildings, on the first and third Wednesday eveuings of ewh month.

A. NIPPERT, C. P.

B. SMITH

Scribe.

IEVENING STA R, TEMPLE 07 HONOR, I NO. 50, nv-eta at their Hall, in J. D. Ear, 1\'s Building, north-west.

Mrs. PHEliE

Miss

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Pctter &

smith dt sons,

E.W. Smith, A. McGregor, .Cook &. Co., TerreHaute, I*D.

S.Walters, Montezuma,

Ind., Samuel Orr,Evan«ville, Indiana. Ma.*eh 3-3m W-

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MECHAKIOB*

VOL. ll Sm't^lTJi k~ i'TEHRE'HAUTE, INT)., JXJLV 7, 1855.

QUEENSWARE,

GLASSWARE AND GROCERIES, At Wholesale and Retail, No. a.

Row, Terre-Haute, Indi

ana, first door Eastof J. Riddle4 Oo.

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rHM8TOCK

Corner of the Pub

lic Square, evu Mondav evening. R. C. SiARR, W. C. T. P. S. Wbswall, W. R. ...

ORNING S'l Alt SOCIAL DEGREE, NO. 38, uteel .s at the Hall of Temple of Honor everv ednesday owning.

LEACH,

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WARTHA RHKA,

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R. M.- The regular Council Fire of BLACK HAWK 'I'RIBE. No.

3. WILL

be kin

this section of country. Their *». ^b,e"^'Var© Department is filled with the finest and most desirable specimens of art,comprising in part., and Ten Sets, (fine and plain,) of Different styles, patterns, make ajui prices Spoons, Knives and Forks and every other article used upon a table.

ROCKINGHVM AND YKLLOW WABS,

A large lot of Willow Ware, consisting of Wagons, Baskets, &c. 1 ubs, Wasltboards, Buckets (with or without covers.) Well Buckets, Bird Cages, tc •MOUKT EAOLE TRIPOLI, for cleansing glass plates, windows, glass chimneys for lamps and gas burners, gold and silver.

Powder, Shot, Lend, Caps, and itnew article of Elastic Gun Wadding. Groceries and Provisions.

A complete assortment kept constat tly on hand. EN KIN'S TEAS, in metalic packs, or by the e.hest or pound warranted pure.

Mustard and Spices, from Harrison .& Eaton. Cincinnati, and Be&tty of Dayton, warranted good, and, in fact,every thing usually kept, or that is possihJe to get holdof, may be found at this house, and at as fair rates as any one can or will sell.

Country Merchants, and all others, will Jo well to give us a call, as our prices aro based upon the principle of "live and let live." COMSTOOK & BROTHER.

May 12, 1855-dwtf

ATTENTION, GENT8 I

PERSONS

desiring neat and fashionable

Dress Silk Hats, or Gents Fine Caps, will remember th«t the New York Hat Store is the place to find them, at all times.

Also, Leghorn, Panama, and other fine straw hats, to suit any taste. A large lot of plain straw goods, for sale cheap.

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

J.C.YATES,

Modisett'fi Block, Terre-Haute, Ind. May 17, 1855-dtf

TR AN SPORTATION.

LIVINGSTON & CO.

Commission Merchants, Forwarders A Steam Boat A Rents. TERRE-HAUTE, IND. ents for Transportation Lines.

HROUGH Receipts given to and from

Terre-Haute, Pittsburgh, Philadelphia, York and Boston.

New *,* Particular Attention paid to receiving Goods bv Railroad. River and Oanal.

May 9th, 1855-dtf."

NEW YORK & ERIE RAILROAD EXPRESS FREIGHT LINE,

AJD

Spaulding's Groat Western and South-Western Merchandise Express, connecting with all Western Railroads.

O" Mark packages, -'Spaulding's Kxpress," and send to foot of Duane Street, ftew York.

O" For contrails, apply to 6. B. Williams, R. R. Livingston, 119 Broad 81. N. Y.

M.H.Powell. S And to LIVINGSTON & CO.,' May 4, l855-d6m Terre-Haute. '©5— STOVES. ,r

rHAVE

his office House.

on hand a few of tie celebrated

Empire State Cooking Stoves, which

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CALENDAR

FOB THK TEAR OF

oca Loan, 1855.

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BROTHER

^1 OST respectfully announce to the cititens of Terre-Haute, and the surrounduU ^at have just opened at ®bove stand, a large and general assortment of Queensware, Glassware and Groceries, which they now offbr at prices seldom heard of

JUNE®,'

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oftiie

best quality. Wtsli Sets. Pitchers, Vaces, Ac., Ac. LOOKING-GLASSES, with plain and fancy gilt, frames, all sizog.

A new and beautiful article of Spice Boxes, which will prevent spices from losing their flavor.

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AMI AKT.

JUTY.

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ADO WIT. 19 3 4

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AMERICAN

0flk anlhjjob PRINTING OFFICE,

Welch's Block, Fourth. 6tre«t, East of the Pott Office,

TERRE-HAUTE, INDIANA.

.Bi'otoii) &

PRINTERS AND PROPRIETORS.

THE

Proprietors of the "American Job Printing Office," are pleased to say that they are now prepared to fill all orders (on "short nonce in the line of

Plain mb Jantg Jflb PRIMTIM6I

Our .stock of type and other materials, are entirely new, and of the best and most fashionable style, purchased with a view of doing all kinds of

RAILROAD

CIRCULARS,

FAMPHT iftTTS. BILL HEADS, HAND-BILL8, NOTE8,

Deeds, Xieases.

MORTGAGES, &.C.,

And in (act every thing in the printing line will be done in a manner not to be excelled by many Western printing offices. £ST Orders for Printing respectfully solicited.

May 30, 1865.

will

nail cheap, at the old Rough and Ready Corner, opposite the Court-House. Marcn 7-tf R. L. BALL.

MONEY MADE QUICK.

THERK

is great complaint among young men that they cannot get employment that will remunerate them for tlieir services. To such, thft subscriber would cull attention to a safe, pleasant and very profitable business, by which, without any rink, the capital invested can be doubled every three months, and by a little extra exertion every two moths. Agents are wanted in every city and town in the Union—yon cannot overstock the market, and therw is always a ready sale.

Circulars containing a full and accurate description of the business, and all matters pertaining thereto, will be sent free of expense to any address, on application by letter or otherwise to SAMUEL SWAN,

Atlanta, Ga., or Montgomery, Ala. June I, 1855-d3m

JOHN W. JONE6, Attorney & Counsellor a), Law,: TEKRE-AUTE', IND OFFICE—In

Welch's Block, Opposite the

Post Office

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May 21, 1855-dwtf

NOVEMBER. 1 9 3

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Ice Cream Saloon^

—AKIW

FANCY

CONFECTIONERY

WESTFALL & TBAPP,

TXTOULD nwpectXnlly inform U»« c.ltlitnts of Uiiin place, that they have iakon «ud filled up in a style of eleK^nou and couv«nl» uiice wldim equalled in tttf West, the largo and coiunuxlious building, known as the

Canal Office," comer of uhio and Fourth stm-Ui, where they are pn^paml to norvt up in the luoKtapprnml sty It—Ice Cream, of all flavyrs, Cakes, Oadica, Fruits, Nuts, Confections of all kind*, and, in fact, every delicftcv of tlie season, hoping bj strict attention to tiH* business to tuorlt youi patronngn.

They are pr»ptuvd to furniah i'artiok* W«ddings, and private fwnilio* with Mvery thing in their line, on thu shortest notice, and most accommodating terms.

Also, Ice Cream funnshod to ffcmitlas at all in an a it

8AVE YOUR MONEY.1

1CK CREAM SALOON.

Mlic

RS. HUOQLSS announces to the Pubthat the "ltugglos &aloon,M east of thepublio square, a few doors North of the city Hall, is now fitted up in complete style for tlie reception of Gentlemen apd Ladies, where they can be supplied with as gopd Ice Crcnin flavored to suit thsir tasta for less inoney thaa any ^ood wstablichment in this ciUr. Also, all kinds and varieties of nut#, cabas, candies, can fectlouarl e«, Ac., con *tan ly on hand. Mrs. Ruggles trill soon be able to keep a constant supply of ehoic* Strawberries, which will served up to order at short notice and in the bast style.

Weddings, Parties and fsmilies, furnished on short notice with cakes and Icecream, of the best quality snd in any quantity at all URIPS.

A liberal patronage is solicited. Torre-Hauto, May 25 le55 d-tf,

OIL

Mty 16 1856-dtf

V1^AS-.,

ICE CREAM SALOON!

SCUDDER& CO,

\\JOULD inform the citiaefis of tliu city that they have fitted up one of the most, elegant lec Cream Saloons in the West. Ice Cream of all descriptions, Vanilla, Lemon, Orange, &c., kept constantly on band throughout the Summer also, cakes, caudies and nuts of tlie beat quality. JMy7] lee Cream Saloon.

PROTSMAN, would inform tiiecitisensof Terre Hnute, that he has fitted up an Ice cream saloon on fourth at., between Main and Cherry, leu Cream kept constant* ly on hand, throughout the season, also cakes candy.

P11A1H1E CITY 1NFIH31A11Y AND I N A I S E E A institution will be ready for the rc-

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

Having comfortable bath rooms where the patients can have nil the benefits derived from the use of Water and Medicated Baths, together with a

HATIOKAL

medical treatment—

electricity and Hygieuic regulations. The RETREAT is situated in the most pleasantand healthy cart/of the city and

ery care will be used to make it comfortable to the patients. They will have careful and experienced nurses as well as the most skillful medical treatment.

Arrangements havn been made with the most eminent members of tlie medical profession of the city as consulting physicians. Patients laboring under serious and difficult diseases, will appreciate the advantages of this arrangement.

O* Particular attention paid to diseases of the eye and chrpnic diseases of females* O" Fees (invariably in advance) from $5 fo $10 per Wfeek according, to the case. All cas^s requiring surgical operations will be charged an extra bill.

J. T. BOYD, Proprietor.

MUS. DR.

Bovn, Matron.

Terre-Haute, May 19, 1655-dtf/ s.

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NO. 119.

PROSPECTUS

fly TfTIC1"'

DAILY A WEEKLY AMERICAN.

THE undersigned feel gratified in being able to say to the citirens of TerreHaute, and t^e people of Indiana and Illinois, generally* t,nat former success and jpfoepecta justify them in anho\ittcing the Daily una Weekly American fts a fixed fact, and destined to exist

The proprietor® are determined by uVitiriftg energy, and a heart felt deration to the eaufte in which they are eii« gag^d, to make tho American a most aesiral lesirabl# and readable newspaper.

spirit pf

wmrtasy towards those who may differ with ua in sentiment. 1 at A just discrimination in favor of native born citizens, for all offices of trust and profit, in preferanoe to those of foreign birth. ""I

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2d. The Uniofof lh(*e StaUr 3d. Opposition to all local or sef-' tional prejudioos. 4tU. Tlie Uuited States of America as they are, "one and inseparable.", 5th. No Sectarian interference Tn our lei^t^ation, or the administration of American Laws. 6th. Hostility to the asuumptiona of the Pope, through the Bishops, Priests and Prelates of the Church, or by pow ers of the Old World. 7th. Restoration of our State naturalisation lawk to a correspondent with tlio OoUKtitution of th« United States. 8th. Free and liberal Educational Institutions, for all sects and classes, with a free use of the Bible, God's li$ly Word, as a textbook. 9tli. Pull tolerance to nil Religious sects, which do not conflict wiro the

Constitution of the TL S'. 6r the gouius of our free irtltitutibni.'. 1 Oth. The 'Monroe doctrine' ajgaintft colonisation on the Amoricaa continent by the tuitions of Europe.

The latest Foreign and domestic general and local news, will be carefully noted, and selections will be made in reference to the maintenance of a high tone of morals in our columns.

The markets, of our own and of the prinoipal commercial cities of the States, will be correctly reported daily and weekly.

All communications of an interesting nature, free from personalities, and unexceptional in language, will be welcomed to our columns, ,w

Strict attention to thi»coiirt6sfes clue to our ootemporaries will be preserved.

Daily, per week payable to carrier 10ct*. per annum in advance. 95,00.

six months, t* «^.2,60. three months, 1,25. Weekly per annum in advance,0^ 1,00. six months, 50. 11 copies one year,

10,00.

No subscriptions received for weekly for less than six months, and no paper continued after the subscription has expired, unles by especial arrangement.

B&0WN & SILVEBTHOBJT Publisheri & Proprietors,

76 CORNER!!

Groceries and Provisions of all kinds. fBIHE Qsdersigned are now prepattsd to wsit upon tneir fliends ana customers with a full and general assortment ofGeoceries and Provisions.

Their stock comprise, in part, *. English Dairy Cheese, Mackerel, Sugar*, Spices, Ooffee, Teas, Molasses, csnvaas ed Beef, Hams, Shoulders, Sides,

Lard, Potatoes, Salt iu sacks^ Willow Wagons, Boskets, Tubs and Washboards, i- iA snd in fact oveiy thiug that cau lie desired may be had, at cheaper rates than can be found in th« city'.

U" Butter, Egss, Chickens, Meal, Plour See., kept ou hand, when they are to be had in the country. inr Persons sending ehUdren for any article to thiH house, mty rely

May 16, lB55-dtf

the correctness

of weight and change. Qiveus acall—we are determined that no house in the city shall undersell us we do not put on the tariff when an article is scarce

JAMISON & TERRY, Corner of Market fe'Walnut sts."

Fljsla. BARRELS of Mackerel, of the beti fjv/ brands, just received and /or snlo wholesale, by 8. COX dr CO

June 5, lf$55-dtX