Daily American, Volume 1, Number 130, Terre Haute, Vigo County, 20 July 1855 — Page 1

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MINTED AXO I'DBLIBHED DAILY BT I.

BROWN &, J. N.

Welch's Block, oppo^te the Post Office,

Terms of Subscription 1

Per Week, payabh to the Carrier, 10 conts. For Six Months, (in advnuce,) $2 50 For One Year, (in advance,},^ 5 00 '. fiii

Terms of Advertising:

O" Our terras of advertising shall be a* liberal as any other Office in the Wabash Valley.

ETA large deduction will be made on yearly advertisements for advance payments.

I 0. O. F.— FORT HARRISON LODGE. I NO.'157.—Meets at 0»NFEIi-QWTF

vi ed to attend.

B. Ebmuxbs. S'-'C.

HALL,'

in the Ptairie City Buildings, every Tuesday ui/ht. iy Transient

Biothers

ST. respectfully

FIRMAN NlPl'ERT, N. G.

AS.

1 0. 0. F. TKRRE-ftA'tTTE LOPtSEf I

.NO. 51-. Meats at Odd F4lotfV in the Prairie t)ity*ftuildings *veiy Saturday evening. 4

J. H.

JAMBS HOOK, ST.AG.

0'B•OYI.E•,-8ec'y.^-••••«»

4 TIGO ENCAMPMENT, NO-17, meets at Odd Fellows" Hall, in the Prairie City uildinga, on the first and third Wednesday evenings of, ej-.ch month.

A. NIPPERT, C. P.

S. B. SMITH Sen

be.

I EVENING STA 11 TEMPLE OF HONOR, I NO. 5U, liveU* ut their Hall, in J. D. Ear, IN*a Building, uortIi-west corner of the Public Square, cv». ry iioudar evaning.

It. C. B'ARlt, W. C. T.

P. S. WRSTKALL, W, K..

MORNING

SI AR SOCIAL DEGREE

NO. y8, .udei-s at the Hall ef Templeof Honor everv A\ ediusday evening. 'Mrs.

PHEbE LEACH.

1st Sun, Coltl M.ion, G. S.. 5615

BUSINESS DIRECTORY.

American 12xpress Company. Office in Ross' block. West, side of Public Square, M. S. WASSON, Agent.

BEIMENT & CO.. 1

Wholesale Dealers in Groceries, Trm, Nails and Flour. Corner W abash aud 1st. street.

J.M.ADAMS.

Auction and Commission Rooms, No. 51 Early's block. S.ilev every Saturday.

LIME! LIM3^T"

TH1C

undersigned Is now prepared to furnish the beBt of Putnam County Lime, at Wholesale or Retail. This lime 's well known to be the best in the State, for all purposes. I have fitted up a iimo house ou Fourth, between Popl»r and Swan streets, where a good supply will be kept constantly an baud.

Orders from a distance will ba promptly filled, on reasonable terms. WM. H. BOSWELL.

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

Terre-Haute, May 16 d& wtf

To Printers throughout the Stale.

WECashRATW!—to

are prepared furnish at the lowest

Fine Eastern Printing Inks, in large suH small sized canB. Printing Paper of any size, and extra quality.

Card* cut to order at short notice. Unruled Cap, Letter, and Note Papers. Fine Plain and Illuminated Card Boards.

STEWART & BO WEN,

18 West Washington St., Indianapolis. May 28, 1855-wy

CRtAH SHEWMAKEK. K. S. WOLFE.

SHEWMAKER &, CO.,

PORW AMINO & COMMISSION

MERCHANTS, S E O A A E N S

And dealers in Flour Salt and Fish. Office near the Corner of Second and Ohio Str ets North side, below Donnelly's Dx lg Store, Terre Haute, Indiana.

Strict attention given to til business in the line of forwarding and Commission. RERXIIXNCSS.-BEMONI & Co. S. H. Pctter &- Co Groverman & BournJ, N. smith ds'sons, E.W. Smith, A. McGregor. & J.Cook & Co., TerreHaute, Ixo., J. S.Walters, Montezuma, Ind., Samuel Orr, Evansville, I ndiana.

Ma.-eh 3-3ca

CIDER

VINEGAR* a first rate^article,

for sale at

June 29. '55 dtf

QOEENSW ARE,

GLASSWARE AND GROCERIES,

ftAt

S1LVERTH0RN,

Wholesale and Eetaii,

No.

2, MECHANICS' ROW,

MCOMSTOCK

Miss MAUTHA IviiCAj S. R,

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R. M.- Tlu' regular Council Fire of liLACK IlAWK- 'l'iUDa, N«. », ». iO W., I... died at their A\ igv :un, on the 3d oleep of cv- W nfjcms, Baskets. See.. ery 7 suns, at1hi "i ih run. nli« WnfiliVi.inr.ic i« nr

AS- M. CR1SHER, Chief of Kccords.

Usl respectfully announce to the citizens of rerro-HbUte, and thl^surroundijig country, that thuy have just opened at »bove stand, a large and general assortment of Queeosware, Gksswareand Groceries, wmch they now offer at prices seldom heard ot in this section of country. Their able-Ware Department is filled with tne nnest and most desirable specimens of art,comprising in part,

Dining and Ten Sets, (fine and plain,) of Different stylos, patterns, make and prices Spoons, Knives and Forks aud every other article used upon a table.

ROCKINGHIM

ANI

YELLOW WABE,

LOOKIfSiG"GLASSES,

plates, windows., glnss chimneys fof -lamps and ga« burners, gold nnd silver. Powder,Shot,Le^d, Caps, and anew ar:icle of Elastic Gun Wadding. jTj

Groceries and Provisions.' A complete assortment kept constat tly on hand.

ENKIN'STEAS, in met alio packs, or by th« cliest or pound warranted pure. Mustard and Spices, from Hwrrison & Eaton. Cincinnati, and Beatty of Dayton, warranted good, and, in fnct, every tiling usually kept, or that is possible to get hold of, may be found at this houw, ami at as fair rates lis any one can or will sell.

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

May 12, 1855-dwtf

TRANSP^TAfTON".

LIVINGSTON & CO.

Commission Merchant?., Forwarders & Steam lioat srfnt^. TE]IRE-HAI TE, IND. Agents for Transportation Lines. rjpHROUOH Receipts given to and from

J5- Terre-Hante, Pinsburgh, Philadelphia, N.-w York and Boston. #,» PMrtionlair Attention paid to receiving Goods liv

Ruilro.u:.

River aud Canal.

M»y 9th, 1855-dtf.

NEW YORK fc ERIE RAILROAD EXPRESS FREIGHT LINE,

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Spnuldilig's Gresit Western and South-Western Merchandise Express, connecting with all Western Railroads.

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Mark p»ckages, "Spaulding's Kx-

press," nnd send to iNew York.

gmcrica §u%t0Hs||, |ijkrfg ^ctos,

Torro-Hante, Indi

ana, first door Eastof J. M. Riddled Go.

with plain and

fancy gill trMnn-s, ull *izes. A new and beautiful article of Spice Boxes, which will prevent spices from losing their jlaror. u.^. ilro, consisting v?

Tubs, Wnshbnards, Buckets (witli or wiihout covers.) Well Buckets, BM Cag^. Ac Mof NT

EAOLE TRIPOLI,

for cleanhTng glass

foot of Duanc Street, flce

O* For contracts, apply to G. B. Williams, )n, 119 Broad st. N. Y.

R. R. Livingston, M.H.Powell. And to LIVINGSTON & CO., May 4,1855-dCm Terre-Baute.

STOVES.

I Empire State Cooking Stoves which

March 7 -tf R. L. BALL.

J. ¥. STRAT0N,

O I S S I O N E A N FORWARDING AGENT, AKP DEALK& IK

Groceries and Country Produce, CORNER OV SECOND AND OHIO

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DOUGHTY'S.

STS.,

TERRE-HAUTE, IA.

REFEBESCK—Citizensof

May 9 1855-dtf

Terre-Haute.

M. Comins, has removed his offioe ope north of the Stewart House. April 16, djtf. ...

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WJBJ ,\ .# -4 'JINAFQI JL I Ji 3 a *1#* $*$ pins k^i,r*lr1 I yt-' -K"1,!.'

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TEIIKE-HAXJTE, IJSTX)., JULY SO, 1855. -v*

CALENDAR IO*Fta

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ova LORD, 1855.

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2 3 4 5 2 3 4 5 6 7 7 H.'9 10 11 VJ 13! 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 14 15 IG IT d8 19 SojlS 16 17 18 JJ» Stl ai 23 24 25 26 27 9323 34 26 87 &j 2fc 29 40 :i! 29 30 31

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21 22 23 24 21) 26 57 2829 30 3! KOVEMBKS. 12 3

MAT.

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6 7 8 9 10 11 19 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 36 27 28 29 30 31

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JUKI.

35 26 27 28 29 $0 DKCEMBE&. .,

1 3

3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1011 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30

A E I A N

oftho!^*,

best quality. 'li

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Sets* Pitchers, Vaces, «feo., Acj

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East of the Post Office,

TERRE-HAUTE, INDIANA.

Jfrotoi) & §ilbeHl)oi-i),

PRINTERS AND PROPRIETORS.

THE

Proprietors of the "American Job Printing Office," are pleased say that tbey are now prepared to fill all orders (on short notice) in the lino

plain ani Jfaittg fill PRIHTIW6t

Our stock of type and o*.her materials, are entirely new, and of the best and most fashionable stylo, purchased with a view of doing all kinds of

RAILROAD

I DeedB, Leases,

it^~tf)rders for Printing respectfully solicited. May 30, 1855.

MONEY MADE QUICK.

UKRE is great complaint among young men that they cannot get employment that will remunerate them (or their services.

To the subscriber would c«ll attention

and profitable busi-

pe**' bv which, without any risk, the capital

jnvrsted can

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doubled every three months,

and by a little extra exertion every two moths. Agents are wanted in every city and town in the Union—you cannot overstock the market, and there is always a ready sale.

Circulars containing a full and accurate description of the bui-iness, and all matters pertxlning 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 1, 185o-jd3m f/,

O N W O N E S

Attorney & Counsellor at Law, TERRE-AUTE, IND OFFICE—In

Welch's Block, Opposite the

Post Offi«e

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nswufAity. AVQt'sr. I

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$ 3" 4

4 5 6 7 8 9 10 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 1819 20 21 22 23 24? 19 20 21 92 23 S4 fi5 25 26 27 28 2£27 28 29 30 31

SEPTEMBER.

1 2

4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 1819

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2 3 4 5 6 7 8 910 11 12 13 14 15 1-fi 17 18 19 20 91 22

2o26 27 28 29 30 31:23 24 25 26 27 28 29 APRIL. {30 1 2 3 4 5 7 OCTOBEH. 9 10 11 12 13 14| ,«12 3 4 5 6 15 1C 17 18 19 20 21 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 2223 24 25 26 27 28 14 15 16 17 )8 19 20 29 30

May 21, 185S-dwtf

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Ice Cream Saloon.

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A N N E I O N E 1

WESTPALt ft TEAPP,

WOULD

9 3 4 5 6 7 8 910 11 12 13 14 15 1617 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31

respectfully tnfenn tht cmacua

of this place, that they hare taken and

buHding,

O&aal Office," corner of Ohio and Fourth streets, where they are prepared to serve up in the most approved style—Ice Crt-am, of aU flavafa, Oakea, Candies, Fruits, Nuts, Oonfcctious of all kind», and, in fact, every delicacy of the season, hoping by strict attention to the business to merit your patronage.

They are prepared to furnish Particfc, Weddings, and private families with every thing in their line, on thi shorkwt notice, and most Hccommodating Utrms.

Also, Tee Cream furnished to families at all hours, and in any quantity. May 21, l665.-dAwtf.

MISi| •AVE •MX.,'RV

YOU

SALOON. MRS.

R-UOGLES annonnees to the Public that the "Ruggles haloon," east of the public square, a few doors North of the city Hall, is now fitted up in complete style for the reception of Gentlemen and Ladies, where they can be supplied with as good Ice Cream flavored to suit thsir tasta for less money than any good establishment in this city. Also, all kinds and varieties of nuts, oak os, candies, confectioneries, 4c., constant ly on hand. Mrs, Ruggles will soon be able to keep a constant supply of choice Strawberries, which will be served up to order at short notice and in the best style.

Weddings, Parties and families, furnished on short notice with cakes and Icecream, of the best quality snd in any quantity, at all times. A liberal patronage is solicited.

Terre-Haute, May 25 1&5 d-tf.

ICE CREAM SALOON!

SCUDDER& CO.,

"1*17OULD inform the citisens of this city that they have fitt«d up one of the

CIRCULARS,

PAMPHIjETS, BILL HEADS, HAND-BILLS, NOTES,

MORTGAGES, &C.,

And in fact evory tiling in the printing line will be done in a manner not to be

excelled by many Western printing

of-

most, elegant Ice Cream Saloons in the West. Ice Cream of all descriptions, Vanilla, Lemon. Orange, &c., kept constantly on hand throughout the Summer also, cakes, can dies and nuts Of the bent quality. [My7]

Ice Cream Saloon.

PROTSM AN, would inform

icons of Torre Haute, that be ha* fitted up an Ice cream saloon on fourth St., between Main and Cherry. IceCream kept constantly on hand, throughout tho season, also cakes candy. 1 6 1 8 5 6

I' IIAI HI E CITY~IN PI KM A HY~

AHV

I N A I S E E A

Hp HIS institution will be ready for the reJL ceptionof patients by the 1st of May.be-!

ing provided with all necessary thing for the treatment of dinea»e. Having comfortable bath rooms where the patients can have all the benefits derived from the use of Water and Medicated Baths, together with a RATIONAL medical treatmentelectricity and Hygienic regulations.

The RETREAT is situated in the most pleasant and healthy part of the city and every 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 have been made with the most eminent members of the medicd profession of the city as consulting physicians. Patients laboring under serious and difficult diseases, will appreciate the advantages of thi* arrangement.

O* Particular attention paid to diseases of the eye and chronic diseases of females(Er Fees (invariably in advance) from $5 to $10 per week, according, to the case. All cases quiring surgical operations will be charged an extra bill.

J. T. BOYD, Proprietor.

Mr.s.

DR.

Bovn, Matron.

Terre-Haute, May 12,1855-dtf1 .v"'\ -riL

an NO. ISO.

PROSPECTUS

—OL" THE—

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DAILY & WEEKLY AMERICAN

THE undersigned leel gratified in being able to say to the citiiens of TerreHaute, and tiie people of Indiana and Illinois, generally, that former success and present prospects justify them in announcing the Daily and Weekly Araencanjis *Jxo4J|Qt, and destined to exist,

The proprietors are determined by untiring energy, and a heart felt devotion to the ouuse in which tbey are enga^^ed, to nuke the American a most desirable and readable newspaper.

The following sentiments, will emboli dy the political faith of the Ajnerioattl and will be maintained, in a spirit of oourvesy towards those who may differ with us in sentiment. 1 st. A just discrimination in favor of Dative born oitisena, for all offices of tru«t aud profit, in preferanoe to thoac of foreign oirth.

Sd. The Union of these Rtttin 3d. Opposition to all local or

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tionalpi^udioe.^1: 4th. Tne Unite! Stataaof Amerioa as they are, "one and inwparable." 6th. No Seotarian interfarenoe our legislation, or the Administration of Amerioan Laws. 6th. Hostility to the assumptions ol the Pope, through the Bishops, Priests and Prelates of the Church, or by pop ers of the Old World. 7 th. Restoration of our Slate nature alisation lawa to a correspondence with, the Constitution of the United States.8t.h. Free and liberal Educationa3 Institutions, for all scoti and oIubm^ with a free use of the Bible, God'* Hoi ly Word, as a textbook. 9th. Full toloranoe to all Religious Sfects, which do not conflict with thi irw^.l^viATMcMut

IOth. The'Monroe dootrine* against colonization on the Americaa continent by the nations of Europe.

The latest Foreign aud domef^ic eral and local news, will be carefully noted, and selections will be made ia roferenoe to the maintenance of a high tone of morals in our columns.

The markets, of our own anaolthe principal commercial cities of the Stated will be oorrectly reported daily and weekly.s

All communications of an interesting nature, free from personalities, and unexceptional in language, will be weloomed to our oolumns.

Strict attention to the courtesies due to our cotemporaries will be preserved. hoy Daily, per week payable to oarrier lOots. per annum in advanoe, 95,00. six months,

t/4

three months,

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Weekly per annum in advance, *1,00. six months, 50. II copies one year, 10,00.

No subscriptions received for weekly for less than six months, and no paper continued after the subscription has ex-

the cit pircd, unlcs by espccial arrangement BE0WN & SILVEBTHORN Publishert fe Proprietor*.

76 CORNER!! 2

Groceries and Provisions of all kinds. rglHE nr.dersiffnod are now prepared to JL

wait upon fi lends and customec*

wait upon their

:.i../i „u jes and Provisions. v{,

fn'l and general assortment of Gtooef

8 fjg

Their stock comprises, in part, English Dairy Cheese, Mackerel, Sugars, ssJt. pices, Coffee, Tea*, Molasses, canvass^ ed Beef, Hams, Shoulders, Sides,

Lard, Potatoes, Salt in sacks, Willow Wagons, Baskets, 'KM Tubs and Washboards, and in fact every thing that can be desired, may be had, at cheaper rates than can be found in the city.

O" Butter, Eggs, Chickens, Meal, Flour, &c., kept on hand, when they are to be had in the country.

E7* Persons sending children for any article to this house, nr rely on the correctness of weight and change.

Give us a call—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 sta.'

May 16, l«55-dtf

Harper for July,.

Snow to be had at ""'W june 30 BUCKINGHAM'S.!