Daily American, Volume 1, Number 130, Terre Haute, Vigo County, 20 July 1855 — Page 4

Economy Stove!

fpHE Attention of the public is respectJ. f\Jly invited to the New and celebrated'Economy Stove," manufactured at Dayton .Ohio, his deservedly opular

4 Cooking Stove,

Is larger than those in common use, madte of stout, heavy thick plate, and from t'-e testimony of those that lave used them, are said to combine every advantage botli in regard to labor-Ravine: and economy, so necessary in a family. The Stoves can be seen at the office of Shewmaker & Co North aide of Ohio St., between First and Second,Terre **aute, Ind.

The interests of any one will be promoted by examining them, and becoming acquainted with the other kind.

TERMS—Stoves and fixtures $35, cash or *38 on short time, to responsible persons. THOS. E. HUNT

June 8, 1855-dlwwtf A

REVERE HOUSE,

Situated on Perry St., North of Mam, ATTICA, IND., S I & S O N (LATK 07 COLUMBUS, O.)

^^Proprietors Travellers and Boarders accommo dated in the best style, and on reason able terms.

Attica, Ind. June 16 1855. d&w3m.

NOTICEof

is hereby given, that the

Board County Commissioners of Vigo county, Indiana, have agreed upon a plan for the building of a common jail at Terre-Haute. Se dad proposals either for the whole work and materials, or for the Iron, Brick. Stone, and Carpenter work separate, will be received at the Auditor's Office in the city of Terre Haute, until the 14th day of August, 1855, at 10 o'clock, A. M.

Plans and specifications are open for in tpection at my oificc. The work is quite heavy and worthy tho attention of builpert. A. LANQE,

Auditor Vigo County, Ind.

Terre-Haute, July 17-w-iw

Henry Ward Bcc/iers's New Book,

FULL

of Life, Power, and Origiuality, as Instructivejts entertaining. eriences of ture.by Henry WardBeecher.

Star Papers, or Experiences of Art and NaVV

Bell Smith Abroad,

A handsome 13 mo. vol., with illustrations bv Healy Walcutt, Ac —price $1,25. Bell'* sketches are instinct with life, they sparkle with brilliants, are gemmed with I wit,and address themselves to almost every chord ot the human heart.—[Louisville (Ky.) Bulletin. Common-place Book of Thought, Memories and Faiwies.by Mrs. Jameson. Leaves from a Family Journal, by Erailie

Sou ventre. For sale at BUOKlNGHA^ ^m|fTORE. June 9—d*wtf I

JfOREBUN."

41A

TALE of the Twelve Hundred and Ten, A. 8-vo paper, 50 cto.,by SirWalter Scott, Baronet for-sale by

June 2B dtf W. H. BUCKINGHAM.

A HOBSE WANTED.

StHTABLE

for an Express Waggon en

quire at the office of the American Express Company. Terre-Haute, June 29-dtf

13AINT CHARLES HOTEL, PEL MONNINNGER, PROPEIE-TOR, 87 Corner of Market and Mulberry streets £J IISII-HAUTE, IKD.

OiCNiBCsaxa Fas*— to and from the cars. Peb20-dkwtf.

Just Received

DIRECT

from the manufacturers, which

will be sold at low prices for cash, a large supply of Cap, Letter, Note, and Wrappine Paper, Envelopes, etc., at

BUCKINGHAM'S BOOKSTORE. May 29- ttf

DANCING ACADEMY. "ADAMEBLAQUE AND MR. WASTELL, (from H#r Majesty's Theatre, London,) by the solicitation of many friends in Terre Haute, will open a Dancing Academy, for the tuition of the above polite accomplishment, at Corinthian Hall, on Thursday afternoon, May 31st.

Gentlemen's Class will meet every Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings at 7 o'clock P. M.

Class for young Misses and Masters will meetFridaya from 4 to 6 o'clock P. M., and Saturdays 10 to 12 A. M., and from 2 to "P.M.

A class of grown young Ladies will be ,farmed if destred. Madame B., from her long experience in teaching this polite science, can assure the public that no pains will be spared to ensure the proficiency of her pupils.—

A number of New Dances, Mazourkas, Ac., introduced. Fat Terms apply to her at Buntin Hotel.

Terre-Haute, May 26,1855-d-tf.

A E 8

on hand a good

April 19-dw-tf.

of Sates keep rendesrable dy Cor-

with or without drawers stantly an hand sifetina of ve patterns. Oall at the old Rouh A nor East of the dour-House, for cheap bar jgaina call on R. L. BALL

Tfl^do and Wabash Packet Boat

COMPANY.

and after the 15th of April the Toledo and Wabash Packet* will leave every evening, Saturday® excepted, tft 7

connecung with the packetaat Lafayette Toledo, racket Reindeer, Cnpt. H. Clatk, leaves Sundays, Tuesdays and Thursdays.^ HPacketr Queen Oity,Oapt. Angell,loaves Mondays, Wednesdays nnd Fridays, •'ApriMtf

TERRE-HAUTE OAS LIGHT

THISorganized

Company has beenduly and legally under the,General Incorporation laws of Indiana, and the Ordinance of th*- City Council of Terre Haute, passed, October, 1853. Articles are filed in tne Re corder's office of Vigo county, Ind., and in the office of the Secretary of State.

DIRECTORS:

1. Hon. R. WOOD, Pres., Cleveland, 0., 2. Hon. DAN. R. TIT-DEW, Sec., do. 3. SILAS MERCHANT, ESQ., do. 4. THOS. H. HAT, do. 5. STETUEM I. NOBLE, do. 6. Vacant, 7. vacant, 7. 8. Vacant, 9. Vacant, 10. Vacant, 11. Vacant,

The Capital Stock is $70,000. All the Stock except $16,000, has been subscribed for, leaving that amount to be taken by the city and citizens of Terre Haute, with the express understanding that original subscn bcrs sliall yield proportionately to Terre* Haute subscribers, should they desire to subscribe for more than that amount.

The stock subscribed for by the city and citizens of Terre-Haute to be PRXFQMIKD stock entitled to a dividend of not less than ten per cent, per annum, and equally, when the profits exceed ten per cent, per annum.

The Terre-Elautc subscribers to elect the Treasurer, when the works go into operation, who will be authorized to retain from the montnly collections arising from gas bills Ac., semi-annually five per cent, ou such

half in sixty days. Tho whole to be deposited in any one solvent bank or with any responsible person at Terre-Haute, to be drawn out or discounted by S. Ross. Esq., constructor, tc, or by Thos H. Hay, Director, as th# works progress, and to pay for labor and materials at Terre Haute.

The street pipes will embrace about four miles in size, six inch, four inch and three inch, exclusive of service pipe, to be furnished to each consumer. Wabasn street, as far as one buildings, hotels'Ac, (save and except crossing the canal) will hnve street pipes extended to them. Each'consumer will oe furnished with a MKTEK, for measuring the aruouut of gas used.

Sixth street, to have two lines of pipes, on each side all the churches, public bui

Thebuildings will be of brick, and the works generally will contain all the modern improvements.

Every effort will be used to have Terre Haute lighted with gas by July 4th. All the material castiugs are ordered and, will be on the ground at an early day.

S. Ross, Esq, will attend to the cdnstruc tion of the works, procuring materials, labor, Ac, and all things necessary for the full nud complete operation of the same, under the supervision of Thomas H. Hay, Esq., Director, selected by the Board of Directors for that purpose. R. WOOD, Pres't.

DANL R. TIIDSX,Sec. March 17 Ira

R3M0WU.! B. BISCHOF,

E A N A I O

WHOLESALE A RETAIL DEALER IN

E A A E O I N CLOTHS, CASSIMERES, ESTINGS, (fee.,

No. 8, Union Row,

E E I I A E I N I A N A J^ESPECTFULLY informs the public that

HAS REMOVED HIS

CLOTHING STORE,

From the corner of Main and Fourth Sts., to No. 8 Union Row, 1 door West of Cook's Hardware Store, where he keeps on hand, at all times, a large stock of

E A A E

O I N

whicn he offers for sale wholesale or retaill, at very

LOW PRICES

,CA8H.

Also, tlJe ^lau:.st

styles and beat varieties of

CJaasimeres, French and German Cloths,

Vestings,

l.incns,

and

FURNISHING GOODS.

The very best ever offered in this city. CT He nas engaged the services of Mr. Wit. SHAFFKB, one of the best cutters and fitters in the country, under whose supervision the above goods will be manufactured into gopd and substantial garments of the latest and most FASHIONABLE STYLE, and will bo ready at all times to take the measures of a neat and genteel 6 iit.

ILT He solicits a call from COUNTRY KSR OLANTS. and the public generally. O" All orders got up on short notice, and in the most approved style.

B. BISCHOF.

April 25, 1855—dkw-6m

A SITST"f&^22S!?or BookIX. Keeper, in a Dry Goods or other business bouse, by one who has had many years experience. The best of city references can be given.

Apply at this office. June I, 1855-d2w

O'OCIOCK

HORSES

Jj^OR SALE*—Pour good Work Horses, all

young and in good condition. Inquire J.M. ADAMS' Auction Store. Mav 21.1855-dtf

MtLlTAHY

B0UNTY_LANDS.

••A

NEW LAW! 'g.

I E A O N A I O N S

THE

net of Congress of March 3,1855. appropriates about thirty-five Millions of Acres of the Public Domnio, to those who have been engaged in the Military Service of the Uuited Slates—the terms of which Law may be fully known by calling at ray office.

Soldiers aad others interested, must il have some aid in procuring their War"jlgO rants. Holding a commission as a No tarv Public, by appointment of the Governor ana having been engaged in the Land War rant business for five years past, and understanding the Rules and Regulations of the different Bureaus at Washington City, I am prepared to give prompt aid to those who may be entitled to the benefits of the recont act of Congres.

Land Warrants transferred, bought and Sold, and procured for Claim uitson theshortest notice. 0° Office at my Store Room on Mancet Street, East of the Public Square,

Ag»nt at Washington City, ROBT. H. GALLAHER, Esq. Terre-Haute April 13,1855-3m.

more than ten per cent, per annum, then the household and kitchen furniture, and wheat profits to be divided equally. Ion the ground. City bonds payable in one and two years, Txavs OF SALE.—All sums under $3 cash and approved notes payable in six months,: all sums over $3, a credit of twelve months will he received for stock, on all sums of $500 will be given, the purchaser giving note bear and oxer, and on smaller sums half cash and ine interest from date, with approved secu

Administrator's Sale. OTICE is hereby given, that I will sell on the 26th day of May, 1855, at the late

OIL- 1 i« j» J. .•

ity without relief,from valuation or appraisemant laws. THOS. DURHAM, 1st., Ad'r. May £, l855-3w

Mrs. Stowe's New Work. Tha May Flower, and Miscellaneous writings by Harriet Beecher Stowe. The Life of Sam Houston, Illustrated. For sale at

VALUABLE

mmmrmmi

IMPORTANT TO 'FARMERS!

C. H. DANA'S PREMIUM HAND CORN PLANTER.

THE public are invited to examine this novel and vuluuble Machine, which is now being exhibited in almost all parts of the countiy. The cheapness, simplicity and ingenuity of its construction, together with the wonderful accuracy and dispatch with which it executes its work on every variety of soil, area sufficient guarantee that this Machine will soon take the place of both the Horse Planter and Hoe in tne work of planting corn.

It has been tested the past season by numerous farmers in most of the States, who unitp in giving it their decided preference over all other PIdnters ever introduced into the coun try. It has been presented at several Agricultural Fairs, and always without exception, received the highest premium.

For sale by March 15-tf. J. P. POWARS.

Terre Haute & Alton Railroad.^ ,4 N Accommodation Train, West to Em J\ bnrras Itiver, carrying passengers and freight, will run daily (Snnnaya excepted.) untill further notice as follows:

Leaves Terre-Haute 7K o'clock A. M. Arrive at Terre-Haute 6 o'clock M. L. R. SARGENT, ScpkafNTKNDANT. Terre-Haute, February, 10. l855-3m.

J. W. ROUTH, M. D.,

Homcepathic and Hydropathic I I A N

DOCTORliberalSdesires

Astonishing but True.

A LL who want th-ir features taX\. ken by the Dagxierrean process, call at Miller's Gallery, wnere you can have it done in a style unsurpassed by any Gallery in the East or Western country.

P. S. Do not mistaae the place—W ai ren EICCK, NO. 4, up stairs. All call, whether you wantpietures or not.

Mari3-tf

NOTICE I

SIBLEY TOWN MARKET RE-OPENED!

JEREMIAH VORIES would respectfully inform the citizens of Ter-re-Haute that he keeps on hand, in the Upper Market House, every Monday, Wednesday and Friday, all kinds of FRESH MEATS, such'aa Beef, Pork, Mutton, Veal, &c., which will be served out to his customers, at the usual hours, at the lowest market prices.

June

4, 1854—tf.

THE INDIAN

THE proprietorofthe Indian Springs would

ed. It has proved

D. S. DANALDSON.

preferred stock and FIBST pay the same, and residence of Jacob Jones, deceased, the per-j der. Bi ing inthe midst of the Mineral re- to eight weeks, and may not require ao»' pay the oalance of profits prorata, on the sonal property of said deceased, consisting of gion, coal and iron abound here, as also su- than four weeks, the time, however will tut' balance of stock but when the profits yield horses, hogs, cattle, sheep, fanning utensils, perioi qualities of grey^marble, grey granite be limited. Students can review at toy tin*.

th"y

BUCKINGHAM'S.

STRAYED

From the residence of Mrs. Ellen Colfrin, about six weeks since, a red and white Cow, marked with a crop off her ear and slit.— Auy person desirous uf giving iuformatinn of the above animal's whereabouts will please call at this office, and they will be rewarded for their trouble. {June 14.]

The water is said to resemble very much that duties of an ACCOOCNTAHJ in JF! of the White Sulphur Springs of Virginia.— J™°f "WtactioJ

Oi uie mie ouipuui outings ui irgium.—— .n ~^r --»wui«oi It is particularly, well adapted to DYSPEPTICS, consist of DOUBLE ENTRY BOOK KHMM while as a general renevator it is unsurpass-

EFFICACIOUS

for the first to commence the business here. I would like to have it understood that I »fr?i vra don't want everybody to comc at once, for if

The season will close 15th October. Water shipped in new good barrels when ordered.

J. R. DUNIHUE, Proprietor. June 27-dtmvd.

American Transportation Company. CAPITAL 8900,000.

INCORPORATED

Boats, to give any property, intrusted to them, the greatest despatch, and it shall be their care to transport all property safely, and in good order.

The merchants of Terre Haute, and adjacent country, are respectfully invited to take the advantages of this line into consideration

CONSIGNEES.

Hubby, Hughes Co Clevelan Brownlee, Pendleton and Co, Brown and King, Scott and Co., Toledo. Shewmaker and Co., Terre Haute.

Any information given by SHEWMAKER & CO., Ohio Street between 1st and 2d. Mav 24-855 and tf.

Percussion Matches.

HAVE the Agency for the sale of the Percussion Matches, manufactured, by A. Kent, Middlebury, Summit Co., Ohio.

A large quantity now on hand, all warranted of the best quality, which will be sold to the trade, at tho lowest rices. Call and see them, at No. 2 larly's Block, Terre-Haute, Ind.

g.ats.

Routh to return thanks

for the patronage he has received from the public, and respectfully solicits a continuance of patronage, pledging himself to serve to the oest of his ability, thos« who may favor him with their calls. He will give special attrition to the diseases peculiar to frunales and children, and those that have been medicated for months and years with littlsor no bepefit. Those wishing Homoepathic Medicines or Hydropathic books, can get them by apply ng to him at his residence and office on Fourth street opposite Mr. Chas Gould a. [apr4-

J. M. ADAMS.

June 26, 1855-dtf.

A CARD Having sold my establishment on Market street, East of the Square, and purchased Mr. TUELL'S interest in the firm of GEO. F. RIPLKY fe Co., North of the Square, I shall take much pleasure hereafter in serving my friends, acquaintances, and the

ublic generally, in the line of Dry Goods, Boots, Shoes, Bonnets, &c., &c. The business will continue without a change of firm, and will consist of Mr. G. F. RIPLKY and the undersigned

D. S. DANALDSON.

N.ITXCE.—Mr. D. will continue in the Land Warrantbusiness, and the various duties of a Notary Public, and will wait upon old soldiers, their IIIMOE children, promptly and efficiently.

O" Land Warrants bought and sold. May 19.1855. D. S. D.

The Beat Plows in the World.

VIZ.

Fox River, Carey, and Eagle—al steel plows—manufactured of the very best material, selec.ed with case for the purpose, and put together by experienced workmen, for sale wholesale and retail at last us are

Mar 24 '55-tf

A. R. MILLER.

iade by to perform well

year's prices. All plows made UNCONDITIONALLY WARRANTED in every respect.

ID" We repair plows of our own manufacture (none others) neatly, substantially and expeditiously at a very smali advance from actual cost.

DOUGLAS & SANDFORD,

City Auctioneers

ROOMS

on Fourth street, between Main

and Cherry. ID* Will give particular attention to all sales entrusted to their care.

Terms reasonable,

Terre-Haute, March 15,1855 dfcw

ABBOTT'S

XVAH8VILLE

1XK

By, &c., &c.r Ac. I would add that since the cial correspondence. last season I have discovered on the premises Instruction being impacted individuAli Chalybeate water of very good quality. not in classes, students can therefore^

FISH & GAME ARE ABUNDANT, J2&" *ndprogrMS[

and the alleys and swings will be in good or- A Full Course can be completed in ftom

and grind-stono grit There are many good locations in the vicinity for the establishment of Furnaces and Rolling Mills, and a

FINE OPENING

CRnti|e

do, some will have to lay out or be hung Agn q« upon pegs, for I have not room to hold them all—though I will do the best I can, and ether Hotels and Boarding Houses in the vicinity will doubtless be accommodating. Per-! sons desiring to use the bath had best bring their own towels.

iQ the city^fjJ1

•at September uu tne middle of May.

during the hot weather of Summer.-— The rooms are fitted up in & style These Springs are situated in Martin county, •"'J. ®*her similar Institution in i£« jSSt Ind., 18 mica W. of Bedford, and 14 N. E. of no effortahaU be wanted on thei**!^ Mount Pleasant, at each 'of which places Principal to make students conuM+aw., hacks aie kept to convey passengers at all *VS7

re*Pect-

times. Lavack, Burton and others at Mount1.. The ayatem adopted in *nrhir Pleasant, run hacks. Visitors from the North "cal, Inductive, Practical and or South can come in the cars to Bedford, or of books, the from the South and West in the stage to Mt. Pleasant

It is deemedu nnecessary to describe the qualities of the water, as those who have tasted their virtu es think them ViUU,,,K p™ance aneeta, dec.,—.in fact

INCOMPARABLE!

|ying the student"?,

•Weill

its vajnous branches, includingi^

adHDted to th&

adapted to the Retail businew, Stwunboil Book Keeping, Commission Businw. S counts Current, A ccou nt

in many cases of Scrofula, Erysipelas, Drop- culations and a complete svatem^f2!^*'11*0I would add that since the ciid coiTesnnndnnpo °'«°B®er.

Sales, MercS if

dilations And ft nnmnla^

free of charge. The Principal will take pleasure in doln. every thing in his power to advance hit iu dents, and make them thorough and acc^T plished accountants. WWM.

Diplomas awarded to those deemed wwtfc. of them.

Young men wishing to qualify theraselvii for Practical Book Keepers? are respectfully invited to call at the Rooms during^usinpss hours, and satisfy themselves in regard to the advantages to be derived from attending course of lessons in this Institution.

The Principal feels justified in sayinffthat -J:-— v.

uefj£

any person of ordinary business qutdifici tions, can in a few months learn more «f the practical part of Book Keeping in this school I than could be learned in the counting-house? in a number of years.

Hours of instruction, from 9 ta 12 A. M.

under the laws of the and l£to4p. M., and 7 to 10INTH«eveninir!

State of New York. This company have Pupils attending the evening sessions will a an an in S am el an

furnish their own lights. For further infor-'• mation, apdrcss the undersigned. Catalogues giving fnll particulars will W sent on application to the undersigned.,,

JEREMIAH BEHM

Feb26. Principal."

lis

HOUSE GUTTERS.,J, Bred to make and put up

now

JL eave trough and spov.tintf in short notice, as I keep it constantly on ^and ready-made, so there will be no delaj in putting up, ami as to price, I think they will suit tnetiitics. Call and see for yourselves at the old Rough and Ready Corner, opposite the Coun bouse.

March t-tf R. L. BAIL.

E A N S E

O E I A O E E Caldwell's Hall. First Street, E A N S I E IX I A N A For terms, fcc., address

JEREMIAH BEHMf

Feb26. tH Principal.

CITY INSURANCE C0MPAMr( Of Cleveland, Ohio.

Capital, Paid in, $100,000. Insure buildings, Merc'nandlfle. &.c.,on rea» sonable terms, and adjust 1OHN«K promptly,

E. BASSKTT, Agrnt

ID* Offiie in Warren buildlnn1.ov»'rSonthem bank. (Feb 27, dtf

FIRE AND MARINE INSUANCt*

The Western Insurance Co., of New Taki Capital stock $250,000.

The New York Indemnity Insurance Co. Cash cspital $200,000—nllpoid in SurplM capital $78,000. *",^

The Knickerbocker Insurance Co. of N.V., 1 Capital, $150,000.

The North WeRtern Itisuranc Co. of Ph3*v» Cash capital, $300,000—all paid in.

The Mohawk Valley Insurance Company* Capital, $2»H,01)0. Policies i8sned in eithee of the short responsible companies doputhe most favwww terms. Apsly to W M.E. McLE^Nr Jan l3-3mo

Xjost Iiostii

last Saturday, in some part of A Memorandum Hook, containing a number of accounts. The book tn ed Ferrel & Ragan. As tho. accounts are no value to any one but the owaer-"*1 ral reward wil book to

ly one out me oww- .« fbep»id

July3-tf

GROVER & MADISON

O O

Physician, Surgeon & Acconcnew»

HAYINGfor

been in the practice of his P*-

fession the last nine

years

boui

hospital and private practice, can dence offer his services to the citizens oi re-Haute and vicinity.

Office, in Scott's Bufldine, on MarM*o. south-east corner of the Public Square, Ofyr site the General Stage Office-

Dr. Boyd's residence is on Piftn strwb posite the Johnson House. All calls him here will be attended to promptly.

Feb28-3t.

Life of Napoleon, in two

royal octavo volumes, for sale at June28-dtf BUCKINGHAM'S.

vf f«r

Flour! Flour!!

SUPERFINE

Flour at^retwl fw|9,W

good article of Fine Flour at $8,50, W

JAMISON

May 30, l«55-dtf