Daily American, Volume 1, Number 119, Terre Haute, Vigo County, 7 July 1855 — Page 2

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TERRE-HAUTE IND. SATURDAY, JULY 7, 185%

rr It is understood that the minority pUtforai haa the decided ascendancy in tho Council of this city. Let 'em rip.—{Terre Haute Journal.

Your reporter must have formed his opinion in this "ascendency" like tho President of the City Hall meeting, last April. Ayes 2—Noes 101.—Arcs BATC IT. Mr. Journal, the truth is, this would be about the proportion in Vigo, if a test vote was taken in the order. Come, don't create wrong impressions upon those who do not know any better. Tho Council in this city voted it. down by a largo majority. ...

Tho prohibitory law is growing in favor daily. Even the old liuers are becoming ashamed of their opposition. There has been much talk about testing the constitutionality of the law, of the fabulous sums of money raised by the liquorites for this purpose, and the number of lawyers of fabulous celebrity who had been engaged on the liquor-selling side. A case has been made up at Indianapolis after so long a time. No decision was had. We give the following extract from the Journo

The violation of the law by Bebee was the result of preconcert on the part of those desiring the repeal of this law every step having doubtless been taken by legal advice and counsel—hence an officer was cordially invited yesterday to witness its violation, the "honors" of which ,vere duly performed by 'Bebee, who was forthwith arrested, and upon conviction was fined fifty dollars on each indictment, and upon failure to pay or replevy wa» committed by the Mayor. A writ of habeas corpus immediately issued, all irrevelaut points being studiously avoided by both prosecution and defense, they mutually desiring to test only the constitutional question. We attended Court, desiring to present our readers with a synopsis of the constitutional points relied upon by the defense, but were unable, as the proceedings in the Common Pleas Court were but formal, the defense not arraying or arguing the points relied upon, only filling them as a part of tne record to be certified to the gpper Court

.ii .TheRev. Mr. Steadman,of£vansville died in Ne^ Albany on Saturday, of cholera.

William Huatice, of Lawreneeburg, died of cholera in Cincinnati on Sunday. MW* •--"•it nr tSW There was but one drunken man seen and heard in the streets yesterday. He came from Kentucky, and was soon put in jail.—Mad, Cour. 5th. 7*

Speech of A. J. Jtaiflfen, at New & •..*•• Ydrk.: ,V W o| [cONOiUD^D.] mg opiNioN OR TBE cABiifrr.

Did you ever hear (said Mr. Donel-

tle which Mr. Pierce declared was necessary to be fought in order to save the country from the Abolitionists and Nullifiers

(pose

Joseph B. Clark, a prominent

citizen of Detroit* died in that city on Thursday afternoon.

The widow of DeWitt Clinton

died Rt Poughkeepsie, N. Y., on the Sd^iost.

KW. Mr. Rezin Hammond, of Anne Arundel county, Md., has 100 acres of land set in strawberries.

On the last trip of tho Atlantic,

Captain West completed liis twt hundred and thirty-sixth voyage whioh is about equal to 708,000 miles of occan travel.

Charles Fety has been fined

•25 in New Albany for selling liquor, and his liquors, confiscated.

JC3T The cars pass through in one

day from Madison to Baltimore, via the B. fe Ohio railroad and connecting lines.

ever

been known to risk thought, or ven-

ture an act, calculated to rescue the right from the wroiur Long and difficult persuasion induced him to preside over some meeting where »n effort was made to heal the pxrty division in this Slate, by recognizing acquiescence in the Compromise as the duty of all members of the party but no one ever heard of him when tho measure remained for months and months the captive of the malignant passion brought into action by the Nullitiers of the North and tho South.

Turn ne*t to the War Department, filled by the chivalrous gentleman from Mississippi. After doing all ho could to inflame the people of the South, ho takes the back track when he finds they could not be induced to nullify or secede, and says he will follow the people. But h« is as much of a Nullifier

THE PLATFORM 02T WHICH HE STOOD.

But fellow-citizens, said he, I turn

to modify the naturalization laws, aud to enter info political brotherhood with no ecclesiastic or sectarian, who professes to owe allegiance to no higher power than the Constitution of the U. S. There is no wrong here done to any human being. The foreiipier who has acquired the rights of citizenship, as he values those rights, cannot object to place them beyond tho assaults of those paupers and criminals who are landing on our shores by thousands. Nor ought the Catholic to feel surprised that the American mind looks with distrust and apprehension upon a hierarchy, which in all other countries has sought to connect the Church and State, and whoso history has been one continual struggle for dominion injtemprral as well as secular matters. MS VIEW OF TJIH POSITI0X OK THE AMER

ICAN PAHXV.

We are charged, (gentlemen, he continued, with establishing a religious test, and a8sjailitig the great naturm right of all human beings to worship Almighty God according to the dictates of their own eonscience. Tho charge is entirely false.

Tho position of the American party on this question is as clear as daylight. It simpy announces to tho Catholic bishops, that if they possess the power to organizo tho commtrmeants with political trained bands to support a system dangt-rous to liberty and subversive of |he constitution, it 'is lawful to oppose them. We &ay that it is lawful to oppose them—by our votes, at least until they can show that their allegiance to the Popo is subordinate to that of obedionc® to the constitution of the land. I The Pope claims infallibility—the power of pardoning sins. He claims the right of deposing princes and po-

tentates. Let his follower* satisfy us that these pretensions are not claimed by them, arid they will find the Afaeriain party as willing to meet them in bonds of common and equal citizenship any other class of churchmen. dismiss this part of the subject with the declaration, that the idea incorporated into the platform,,that Americans must rule America, is as old as the constitution, and Has been maintained by all early statesmen 6f the land. It is not the proscription of the Catholic, but a

From the time he betrayed Mr. Yan ".,"3 ",w y"" Buren, when the .chcm/of the ,ub- «o h.m that ,f tb« .nflutreuary wM firet Mr ted, ha. ,ie

=nce of h,s church broaght ,nto the

are',a'

I vv GUI VSIIlsU IIIUlV? lilt tl Ut3 to-day as Mr. Wilson, of M&«sachusetts, character of this question, and apply to or any other Northern fanatic. But it it the old doctrine of our fathers, that is useless, gentlemen, to multiply in-1 slaverv is a local institution, and must stances of Mr. Pierce's infidelity to his he regulated by the authorities bavin® pledges as a Jadkson Democrat, A competent jurisdiction -over it? It is

After a just and severe repudiation of impossible to restore the Missouri CornGeneral Pierce, his measures and his promise, because the people of 'hose policy. Mr. D. proceeds to demonstrate

the Dlatform on which h. »t,md. which Congress cannot touch the platform on which he stood,

fs of P°wer,

*,? ,K-!'twill be opposed with candor and frankness, and, I trust with success, j.

nrs VIEW OK THE ACTION OF TIIECONVENTION CONCERNING SLAVERY, come now, gentlemen, to that por-!Rome, tidn of the platform which disposes of the subject of slavery. We have met. it with firmness. We declare that C6n-! gress has nothing to do with it. That the constitution recognizes it in three instances, and that beyond this recognition it is a local tiling. We are not. insensible to the fact that the bill erectin go in an as an N braska has caused ^reat agitation, and' •has rendered the interposition of the conservative men of all sections necessary to tranqualize the country. But ,hoiv can these conservative men act? Can they do anything but invoke the people to survey once more the true

und«r

«i»ins Ws,

No matter what may be thought of the folly aud recklessness of Mr. Pierce »vv...vyMuv,«g 1U1 A

an^

from these unpleasant pictures to the question, by the passage of the bills platform on which I have thought an *n question, all dispassionate men must old Jackson man could 6tand with con-

sistency and honor. You have seen sibility, or if practicable, that the rethat Mr. Pierce and the new school Pea^ ^ould only widen the breach beDemocrats have surrendered to tho

bis cabinet, in re-opening the slane-

adn*it

that their repeal is now an impos-

lweeQ

the North and South.

nullifiers. You have seen that the Under that treaty by which weaccountry stands abashed at the enormous Quired Louisiana, slavery wifhin its pretensions of this school Nullifica- limits was placed on the same footing tion in the South is the highest pass- ^at it was in other territory of the Uniport to public favor, and stretches out ted States. But the ^ou'th, in 1820, its hands to nullification in the North ^,e sake of peace, consented that it for succor and aid. Can a sound Jack- might be excluded from tho country son man or a Clay whig, witness the

nortji

fraternization without agreeing to bury pullifying friends, Noitli fc South, were their former differences on minor ques-'

fl0':

tions, and?make one united effort to rid Nothing would satisfy them but to rethe country of such a systematic attack open..the. question, and to do so under on the body politic? It is the objectI the^reteHce that tho Compromise of of the American party to accomplish (1850 required the course they pursued, this. Now, I put it to you, fellow-citizens,

You will see from the extracts which jan^ to all intelligent men in our counI read that the Union sentiments of

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pf 36 30.— Mi». Pierce and his

satisfied to let well enough alone,

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Washington and Jackson constitute the facts when I assert that if the prcponlatform. President Pierce and Mr. siti^n to repeal the Missouri Comproward have formed their coalition in I m*80 been made a part of the Com

such a way as to secure the foreign vote, and to enlist the Catholics as partisans in that cause. To counteract this coalition the American party pro-

speaking according to

promise of 1850, the whole measure would have been lostl .^Nobody ever dreamed that the final settlement of the slavery question at that period had reference to other objects than those proposed in the compromise. But it was necessary for Mr. Pierce and his adjuncts, North and South, to get up another agitation, and they accordingly threw this fire-brand. The North could say that the pro-slavery men had violated a compact, and cancelled the obligation to execute the Fugitive Slave Law. The South, could say that it had obtained at last ij» rights, and that the nullifiers were victorious. What cared they for the good of the couutry, provided that the agitation gave them the power to make a President.

THE CONCLUSION.

In this manner, said the speaker, we Can elect a President who will not disgrace the country with Ostend Conferences in this manner, wo can wipe out the stain which has been cast upon us of introducing a corrupt foreign influonco into our national councils in this manner wecim teach those who seek to use the Catholic vote as a political monopoly, that whilst we respect all the rights of religious freedom, we know how to disarm the advocates of a system that makes tho allegiance duo to the United States subordinate to that which is due to a foreign potentate.

What say you, taen, gentlemen, to our platform? Do you not justify me in flying to it for relief from the coalition which exists between Mr. Pierce and the Nullifiers and Abolitionists? A coalition which did more to build up a sectional jealousy and strife than any other coalition which has ever existed in our land.

By this coalition nullification enjoys the hopes and high place of govern nu nt in the South, and Mr. Cushing knows how to tell his old Abolitionists to rest quiet—that principles are eternal and

never change, Hi& can say with truth tp Wilson, siumn$* #nd Seward, that Offices are sm^ll things when weighed in the balance wilfi great measures. Let the South have its time to-day, ours will come to-morroww»4t will fee impossible for the chivalrous Davis, the self-sacrificing Douglas, not to allow us the .privilege, of Mlowing't^ip: example.

But we tell these smart higher law men that the spirit of Washington and Jackson is not extinct, or that the people, are rallying, as in the days of old, to the preservation of the true principles of the constitution that MEN, TRIED MEN, are taking their posts, and that the ory "Americans shall rule America" will sweep from the miserable jugglers who, under the guide of Democracy, would sell the country to" the Pope of providing they had the privilege of monopolizing his favots

Let our motto, then.be, "Our Federal Union—it must and shall be preserved—Americans shall rule America."

UNIVERSALIS! PREACHING. Th« services of the Rev. S. G. GIBSOX, having boen secured, HS'' Pastor of the first Universalis Chutcn of t' city of Terre-Haute, for the ensuing yenr{commencing next. Sund»y, July 8th.. Divme Service may be expected on each rftitrnine S'bbath, at the usual hours—morning and evening. Seat*, fr^e

By order of the Trustees.

4 NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

JAMES DAVIS,

DEAI.EJI IN

GROCERIES AND PROVISIONS, Fourth Street, Welch's Block, Terre-Haute, la.

HAVING

a fresh assortment of Groceries

and Provisions just opened, I am now ready to wail upon the citizens of Terre-Hauie with &s good Mud as fresh articles in this line as any other house in the city and at prices that will correspond with the times.

His stock compris-s in part. Sugar, Coffoe, Moliisses, Teas, fpjcea. Tobacco, Flour, Bacon, Salt, &c., Tuw, Buckets, Brooms,Wash Bonrds, Powder, Lead, Shot,and almost everything in the line. Also, Cotton Yarn, I rown Muslins. (CT Cavli paid for all kinds of Produce.^]

Terre-Haute, July 6, 1855-dly.

FOUND.

MEMORANDUM BOOK, containing notes evidently taken by a single man, was found the other day, whioh the owner can have by calling at this office and paying for this adver tisement. Ju]y 6,

Buck.lnsli am's

CHAIR &, FURNITURE WARE-ROOMS,

ON FOURTH STREF.T, (A few doors North of Main,)

HAS

jiist received tho largest and most complete stock of furniture ever offered 3 part of

'P.

to tho public in this market—consisting in pa CH A iftS of EVERY ES CRIP Tl 0 N!

SOFAS, Plain Dressing and common Bureaus, Tables, Stands of different, styles, CentreTables and other tales. Bedsteads of all

Kinds

Looking-Glasses, Cribs of every

description Lounges and many other articles too numerous to mention. Also, keeps on hand' a large assortment of Chairs of homu manufacture, warranted and Spring

Sent^Cbnirs of every description U" The attention of country* dealers is cull ed to the above stock.

shortest notice. °f

rcpairing done on

H. BUCKINGHAM.

Terre-Haute, July 6,1855-tf.

Auction Sale!!

0beSaturdayauction,

|N at 2 o'clock, P. M., there will

sold «t at, Doutrlas «fc Smd-

it-i iig A lat of Alum and Jvhu I ot second hand Furniture. Terms—-cash

A. A. HAMMOND.

inform1lie'^bUc th«

during the ho^wc^her

These Springs .re RiluaU i„

ted their virtues think them

[T. H. NELSON.

HAMMOND & NELSON. ATTORNEYS AT LAW, Terre-Ilnote, Indiana. O-O^iCK in Phcanix Row, overBuckinehams Book Store. (July 5,1855-dtf

Xj0®t!J

yini STE

ml *i?v°ne KU

thc

rtward Wl11

book to July3-tf

ow"er—a

he paid npon returning sai" THIS OFFICE.

on returning said

Bar"berin*. CLA RK, has removed his Barber Shop Second Street, South

VV r., u» removea nis JZ

Shop lto

.°

rttTwlt

or South can come in fte c.mSS'"4

The water ia said to resemble re: of the White Sulphur Springs of'Vi^r^ It is particularly well adapted to while as a general rencyator it is unsurt^'P ed. It has proved surpass-fc

EPFIC^TciOUS f| ill many cases of Scroful ., Eryninelftfi fT sy, &c., &c., Ac. I would last season I have discovered on the premiiS Chalybeate water of very good qu«l»y fe

FISH & GAME ARE ABUNDANT.

gioni coi.l and mm abound here, as al«n 2*1 perioi qualities of grey marble, prey eranftel and grm d-stone ^rit. There am

„gy 3'

FINE OPENING!

for the first to commence the busines« 6,.r« I would like to have it understood that'll don want everybody to com? at once, for If

th^y

do, some Will have to layout or ho.

MORE EXCITEMENT Kl't'Sr

OPPOSITE THE POST-OFFICE!!!

er Hotels and Boarding Houses in the vitin". lty will doubtless be accommodating p,.r eons desiring to use tho bath had best briaJ' their own towels.

The season will close 15th October. WaU-r shipped in new good barrel's whea ordered. I J. R. DUNIHCE, Proprieto* I Juue 27-dtmvd.

FOR THE BEST

WaxTISR

IN THE CITY, GO TO.,"* WESTFALL & TRAPP'S, Corner of 4th and Ohio Streets./ June 9, 1855-dtf.

Boardidg!!

MRS.Boarding!is

RUGGLES now prepared to»ccommodate a few moro boarders, itli or without, lodging. (D* Room East side of the Public Sqtintt, a few doors above the City Hall.

May 28, 1854-dtf

whioh the owner can have by calling NOTICE is hereby given to the reat this offifiA nnrl noviurr f™. ti, *ers °t the 5th Waid of the city of Ter-re-Haute, that an especial election will

SPECIAL ELECTION.

be held at F. Megaw's shop, on Monday, the 2d day of July next, for the purpose of electing one councilman to fill the vacancy occasioned by the resignation of J. B. Edmunds.

V. J. Burnett has been appointed Inspector, and J. T. Mofiatt and F. Megaw, Judges thereof.

Witness our hands and the corporate seal of .said city, the 21st day of June, A. D. 1855, at Tiirre-Haute.

One SodR Fount and fixtures A lot of plass luar,'. I shall take much pleasure here*fter Jars One counter Twenty two rarcfo M»t" in Irving my friends, acquaintances, anotn» adder" and a lot P«blic generally, in the line of

DOUGLAS 4SANDF0RD, c., Auctioneers. July 5th, 1855-d-3t

JAMES HOOK, Mayor

Atrest: E. B. ALLKN, Cleik. June 21, 1855-dte

NOTICE.

EXPECT to be absent from town three or four weeks, and have deposited my Docket with Lambert Duv, Esq., where those having business un*

the settled, or wishing to examine the same

can call, and have it attended to in my absence. M. BAY. June 21, 1855-dtf

0v'

A CARD Having sold my *ti»MW»*

ment 0,1

nnc*

1'w-u'unj-uiaociocK.r.Ai., there, will rum, r.«M, ui be sold «t auction, at, Doutrlas «fc S *md- purchased Mr. UEU- S interest in W* ford's Auction 'iooni on 4th street.

firm

Market street, East of the S(}iiai«.

pw'hased Mr. TUEU/S interest in th«

OF GEO. F. RIPLEY & Co., Notfh of.th'

i. Hats, Boots, Shoes, Bonnets, A*c., 6c-

Dry

Good.,

The business will continue without change of firm, and will consist of Mr. v. F. RIFLET and the undersigned I D. S. DANALDS0.

N«»TICE.—Mr. D. will continue in thehw" Warrant-business, and the various duties of* Notary Public, and will wait upon diers, their UIXOK children, promptly »nd ficiently.

O* Cind "Warrants boucrht and sold.

May 19,1855.

D.S.D-

SYRUPS! SYEUPS!.'

I 1 LfklndU"of finely" flaw'sY^PJ

Partof the city, used in connection with SoA* Foun»,

A a ii on a in in in in on in A Id FerrJ R?U""' A

book was mRrK

Rose, SH^panlla, Strawbeffy &c.-/ors«le

a re of in an it to it he aH at

libe June 19 tf "ft ESTFALL &• TRAPP^

Dr. WARREN,

cond Street, South Thankful for the liberal patronage

the Square, opposite to Dr. Pence's Drug recieved, continues to perform all op*1* btore wher^ he will be happy to wait upon in DENTISTRY in the same

Su"day«.

June 29, 18o5 d-l-w.

customers during aH usual DURABLE manne*. «*-rrniS"6.

Dentist.

O* OFFICETN MODESIIT'S

March 8-tf