Daily American, Volume 1, Number 136, Terre Haute, Vigo County, 27 July 1855 — Page 2

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N. S1LVERTH0RN, ISAAC M. BROWN,

EDITOBS

^W»r»TERRE-HAUTE. IND

FRIDAY, JULY 27, 1855.

High prices—Why is it? Tho inquiry has often been made within tho past weok or two—and the same query has suggested itself to our mind, what is tho onuso of the continued high prico of provisions, in Terre Haute? While at almost every other point a great decline has taken place in all kinds of Provisions, here there seems a reluctance to abate from the famineprices which have hitherto attained in this region. Weall had good reasons to expect a considerable decline in flour as the new crop came into market. Now wheat is selling in this p&ce at from 80 oents to one dollar, and yet flour is selling at eight dollars per barrel/ This is not an equitable ratio» Every miller knows that five bushels of good wheat will make a barrel of superfine flour if not more. Thus when wheat is worth one dollar per bushel flour can well be made for six dollars, per barrel, affording a fair profit to the manufacturer. Indeed we were accustomed in our youthful days to rate flour at the same price as the cost of five bushels of wheat. The offal being deemed sufficient profit to the manufacturer. If this is a fair estimate of the relation between wheat and flour it will show a net profit to the miller of #2,50 @#3,00 per barrel.— This is wrong and a fairer ratio should be preserved Potatoes too, another staple of this fertile country are commanding a price beyond all precedent at this season of the year. With a full crop, far exceeding any former season, potatoes are now commanding 80 cents per bushel. Other things as meats and all kinds of vegetables are also high, almost beyond the reach of the laboring class whose wages have not been enhanced in proportion to the price of provisions. The prosperity of every community depends in a great measure upon a proper regulation of prices, and oppressing the laboring class by high prices for provisions will not produce prosperity.

J5T Joe, spell dog. Can't do i^thur. Can't do it, and you now ten years old, and have been at school two years?

Don't care fur that—never learned how to spell that word. That is strange. What kind of a tea cher did you have?

Well, I don't krtow, thur, but 'spose he v*as too much of a dog himself, to take any fancy to the word, thur.

School was dismissed.

t3T Mr. Carlton, of the Bloomington News Letter, was way-laid a few nights ago, and beaten with clubs and brickbats The next day thinking that he knew one of the party, he drew his pistol and fired at the imagined enemy but missed his mark. The fellow took leg bail end was soon out of reach of the next leaden missile. Carlton was arrested and held to bail in the sum of ^$500. This is a specimen of the beauties of an editor's life!

4 CotrirTRBFKiT CoiH.-.-Counterfeitlwen-five cent pieces are in circulation, bearing date of 1863. They are executed with tolerable neatness, but are quite light and brittle, besides being a trifle thinner than the genuine quarters. They will be readily detected by any one in the habit of handling t»ai.

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DTJTAr ATJ rtriTTT? 'WS&ARRIVAL OF THE

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LORD JOHN RUSSELL RESIGNED?

Another General Assault Anticipated!!

INTERESTING FROM THE CRIMEA!

tkSny&i SANDY HOOK, July 25. The Atlantic has arrived, with Liverpool dates to the 14th.

There is a Ministerial crisis in England.

Lord John Russell is accused of shuffling in the explanation of his conduct «it Vienna.

On the 16th, Bulwer Lytton moved that a Ministry containing Russeil was unworthy of confidence.

The public expect Palmerston to throw over Russell, dissolve Parliament, or resign.

Sebastopol has been subjected two days to a heavy fire, but without any effect.

The besiegers are erecting numerous works against Malakoff and Redan, and the besieged are erecting equally formidable works behind these defences.

Trifling operations in the Baltic. Parliament will be prorogued the 1 Oth of August. ,«...

Cotton depressed. Wheat flour firm. Corn 4 shillings lower.

Provisions dull. ,'u Consols 91. Bullion in Bank of England decreased £434,000.

American securities active. p.Q Union arrived out the 11th. The Atlantic left Liverpool on the noon of the 14th, 11 A. M. Same day she met the Asia on the 21st she passed the Herman, and on the 22d, off Cape Race, spoke steamer America.— She brings 150 passengers.

A dispatch was received at the moment of the steamer's departure, stating that Lord John Russel had resigned his seat.

The steamer Washington was at Southampton on the 12th, and the Star of the South at Liverpool on the 7th.

The circumstances which led to the resigr.ation of Lord John Russell were disclosures made by him of his course at Vienna, which disclosures led to a debate in the House of Friday, the 6th. At the close of that debate, Mr. Lytton Bulwer moved that the conduct of the Minister charged with the negotiations at Vienna, and his continuance in office as a responsible adviser of the Crown,had shaken the confidence which tho country should place in one on whom the administration of public affairs is entrusted.,^

Previously to Lord Russell's resignation, it was reported that if he did not resign he would tak^ the Gray section of the Cabinet with them, and that Palmerston would fill their places with more decided men out of the Liberal ranks, and also that the Lord Derby was the coming man with another coaltion Cabinet.

War news but of little or no importance. The account of the crops from all parts of England are favorable.

In the Crimea another general assault is not for off 40,000 men are employed on the work.

Tho Russians in addition to other defences were throwing a formidable star fort behind the Redan.

A weak fire was kept up on the 10th I and 11th. Cholera was decreasing and the health of the allied army was very satisfactory.

The Russians made a sortie on the night of the 7th, on the works in front of the Mamelou. They effeoted noth-

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Advices from Kars state that the demonstration against that place had been repulsed. Other accounts on the contrary say that the Russians had taken

the -field and that the Turks had evacuated Kars ancf fallen back on Isseroun Sehanayl. i| J.

The Circassian Chief is again reported to be dead. The Allied fleet continued cruising in the Baltic, and destroying exposed I property on the coast of the White

Sea The port of Exebarge has been pla-, ced in a good state of defence.

A new battery of 80 guns having been erected, the foreign ships in port had succeeded in clearing their cargoes before the blockade. Among these ships were seiveral American, which, after landing their cargoes, proceeded eastward.

The blockade is strictly enforced. There are rumors in the papers of a dangerous insurrection in the Russia

Siberian Regiment, .and also a change LIVINGSTON^ABGO «FC Co.^ in the Russian Cabinet. TheBritish ship, Antelope.had Boimbarded and destroyed Elstown Calabar.

The Spanish insurrection is suppressed.'. Queen Victoria's visit is fixed for 7th August.

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Anew Austrian circular is spoken of intended as Count Buel's reply to Napoleon's inuendoes, and defending the conduct of Austria towards the Western powers., ,.t lf/(u

Commissioner Patton Sentenced. Yesterday morning, Judge Parker, in the presence of alarge audience, proceeded to pass sentence upon John Patton, who had been convicted of official misconduct. The sentence was a fine of 6400 and removal from office, being the highest penalty inflicted by the law. Judge Parker regretted his being called on to perform so disagreeable a duty. -"V, T&*

The testimony adduced upon the trial of the charge of which Patton had been convicted, showed conclusive that the loss to the county by the official misconduct in this single instance, excee ded the highest amount of fine within the discretion of the Court to impose. He therefore felt it his duty to fix the highest penalty, and sentenced him to be immediately removed from office, and pay a fine of 84000 and the costs of os on iT I

Counsel for defendant moved for a suspension of the execution of the sentence, to give time to apply for a writ of error, but the Court denied the motion. So ends this case, so far as this Court is concerned.

The indictments in receipt to the Lunatic Asylum contracts was continued to September next, and the indictment against Miller for misconduct in

Cin, Columbian

Special Notice.

We rccommend those in search of medicine to purify tho bipod, to procure Hurley's Sarsaparilla. If undisputed testimony and stea dy increasing demand be a criterion of its intrinsic value, then Hurley's Sarsaparilla is destined for the relief of mankind, and himself to be equally popular.

P. M. Donnelly is agent in this city.

NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

HOUSE AND LOT FOR SALE.

SITUATEDChurch.

Methodist The house and all of the improvements are new, the Lot is 37 feet 3 inches front. Said premises will be sold low for cash in hand. A bargain is now offered, and those wishing to buy had better callsoou. Enqtiireof LAYMAN,

E E S S O Office,

ROBS'

MISS

in Sibleytown, next to the

On the premises.

July 27, l855-d&w-2w.

BARTON, WALTER & PALMER, DEALERS IN & I a a

MARBIIS

Ohio street, South of the Court-House,^-TERRE-HAUTE, IND. Monuments, Tomb Tables, Head-Stones, Table Tops, fec., made to order on short notice, and at reasonable pricts.

O" Work done in the best of style."'' July24-tf.'

A I O N I WILL SELL ON SATURDAY, A FINE LOT OF FURNITURE! On consignment, both netv and old also CLOCKS, WATCHES, READY MADE CLOTHING, eke at No. 2, Early's Block

Julyl8-dts. J.M.ADAMS.

Block, Weit aide Public Sqnate.

are now prepared to offer increased ficilities for the transportation of merchandize, money, valuables and packages, of every description, with promptness and dispatch.

Notes. bills, drafts,clairas, legacies, &c., 'will be collected promptly, and speedy returns made at reasonable rates.

Euch(Express is in charge of special messeogers. Our Express will leave Teire-Haute daily (Sundays excepted) as followH, via 8)4 o'clock, a. m.~Way Train for Indianapolis, Cincinnati, Buffalo, and all principal Eastern cities and towns. 9% o'clock, p. m.—through fast Express Eastward. •. o'clock,, a. m.—through' and way Ex-

Eress

for Paris, Charleston, /Chicago, St. ouis, and ail principal points .West. O"Mark packages "via American Express Compiny.'" WELLS,BUTTEEFIELD 4 Co.,'|TJ Y.

M. S. WASSON, Agent.7

Terre-Haute, July 25, 1855-dawly.

Notice to Bridge Builders. "PROPOSALS will be t«ceived at §. _L K. Allen's shop on Market street, where a plan citn be seen until the 30th day of July for building a btidge on the&afayette Road over Lost Creek, 3 mileS\northof this oityv JThe

Trustees of Harrison Towship. Terre Haute, July 14, 1855-d2w

Coal! Coal & Coke! HANCHETTiheKELLY

having recently

purchased Sullivnn Coal Bar)k, are now prepared to deliver their coal in TerreHaute, or at any other point on the Evaneville & Crawfordsville Railroad upon the shortest notice. Their Coal and Coke needs no puff. It will recommend itself upon trial ana can be had cheap enough.

All orders left with D. Griffith, at E. S. Wolfe & Co.'s, TerretHaute, or addressed to Hanchett fc Kelly, Ascension, Ind.,Will meet with prompt attention

July 16-dtf

2A.J0

Select School!

REBECCA TAYLOR will open a Select School in the basement story of the Universalist Church, on Monday next, July 23d. Persons wishing to send their children would do well to apply soon.

Her terms are moderate. "r Julyl7-dlw

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E. W. SMITH. M. M. DODDS.

SMITH & DODDS,

Wholesale Grocers,

'-ll7 AND p. COMMISSION MERCHANTS, And Dealers in FLOl-R and PRODUCE.

Wabash Street, Terre-Haute, Ind. JCST Particular attention given to the Purchase of all kinds of Grain, mfeu

Have just received, among many other articles, not enumerated: 1 7 5 a of 1 2 9 of S a 3 0

respect to the appropriation of personal bblsRefinpd white Sugar, 75 bbls Orleans property of the county to his own use, MtlasSes, 60 bbls S. H. Molasses, in bbls, V, it rrv bbls and W bblp, 30 bbls of S. H. Syrup, a was specially set for Thursday next. gcnera s^ck of

Teas, 33 bbls CmsLlSu-

gar, alarge stock of Tobacco, 154 boxes of

Raisins, in whole, half and quarter boxes. 40 boxes of Star Candles, 75 boxes of Soap. German, Orleans, Sodn, White, Fancy, 85 boxes of assorted Candies, Confecl.ionaries of all kinds and varieties, 30 boxes of Lemon Syrup, 3d boxes of Starch, 15 boxes of Mustard, 30 boxes of Pepper Sauce, 100 dozen of Blacking, a general stock of Tubs, Bucket*, and Wooden-Ware, also, Glass, all sizes, 60 dozen Brooms, 200 kegs Nails, all sizes, Rice, Mackerel, Herring, Indigo, Madder, Nutmegs, Cloves, &c. A heavy stock of Wrapping Paper, also., a large quantity of Writing Paper, and Stationery of all kinds, Ac., &c.

Terre-Haute^ July 13th, 1855 dtf.

ITOH RENT! A neat and comfortable dwelling-house on 6th street. Enquire of

Julyll-tf. WM. E.McLEAN.

MOKE EXCITEMENT

OPPOSITE THEPOST-OFFlCE!!!

JAMES DA-VIS^' DEALER IX GROCERIES AND PROVISIONS,

Fourth Street, Welch's Block,

Terre-Haute. Ia

HAVING

a fresh assortment of Groceries

and Provisions just opened, I am now ready to wail upon the citizens of Terre-Haute with as good and as fresh articles in this line a6 any other house in the city and at prices

Brown Jiu6lins.

con, Salt, &c., TUDS, Buckets, Brooms.Wash 1855, will be sold by toe Boards, Powder, Load, Shot, and almost ev-! satisfy the penalty and costs erything in the line. Also, Cotton Yarn,' sessecL Tre orainance

TgflgS AND AU,,,

(OCKDATS

EXOUTKD 1

A FTER

Monday,July

the

Train will leave

TERR^ HAUS^JS

and Trireat the en*i

cagoTiranch,at 11:15 o'clock A If mg with the tnuu of the

Retnminc—LeaTes of

¥laoif

45PjiTl

reacive"

gJ1 Freight fnim IMTSdail*4 D* Freights wUl t»ot be wceSd tt pot for shipment after 5 o'clock

Jj. R. SARGENT, Sui»int«ui June 29, 1855-dwtf

TKEEE-HiUTB AHB

CHANGE OFyfjME,

cepted) as follows connecting at polU with trains for LouUvilfe, CinoW and the East and at Tehro-Hawte^fi trains for Vinceunes, Evinsril|e( St Tw Pans. Charleston arid tniiagtf

Payment made when the

wqtfk is completed, which must be by thd 15th of September next. J. J. BRAKE, 8 K. ALLEN.

MAIL TRAIN

Leav^ Terte-Hante, at 8:30 Arrive at Indianjjipolia, at Leave Indianapolis, at i"in l'*' Arrive at Terre Hant, at I'.VI' *'1

NIQHT EXPRESS

Leave Terre-Haute, at g.jj Arrive at Iiidianapolis. at tekte'V? L«ave In» ianapolis, at nk'/J AmVe atTerre-Haute, 3.41

CHAS, WOOD,

[Journal and Conrier, oopy two Daily Express, copy bnfe week.] July 13-lw. .v

GROCERIES AND PROVI8IOYS STILL MORE

ATTHS NKW GROCERY

AND

PtOVMJO* -raaiot

P. P. PRICE,

QnRational Road strAet,onedoorW«8toftk« Hi*

WHKHE^Terre-Havte'floufW,'''/'

may be found-alUindiof Fi*]I Groceries and Provfeiong, ecunpriMn^

in part, Sugar, Coffee. Motaati. Teu, Spices. Tobacco, Flour, Bacon, 8ait,Ae. alio, rooms, ubs, buckets, Powder,lead, Shot, &c. All kinds of frtssh lovi|Ni4^^pqgfat aud sold, cheap for cash. "^4

All

goo1s

purchased at this store will be

delivered any where witli in the ooFporatioii, free of extra charge, by Price's fast line Muh Express. [July 18 dw3m.

Notice.

OFEICS TSRRB-HAVTX

clared pany

PieHXIOND,

-'.A )1 RAILROAD COMPACT, *Vr July17,1855.)

a meeting of the,Board of jirectorsof the Terre-daute ana RicBmoiid Railroad Company, held this day, a dbidend o( Five per cent, on the capital stock wni(itpayable put of the earningsoftlieCnrafor the six months ending Jtine3fth, and payable to western stnckholdfrs at tha office of the Treasurer of the Company in Terre-Haute, on and alter the 25 ii^t.

CHAS WOOD, St-c'y-

July 18 !855-dlw2w

Self-Sealing I A N 8

AM now ipan ufactn nng, at the old Ruugn Ready Corner, Self-Sealing Fruit Can», for preserving fruits, vegetables, only can ever made requiring 110 TVSX,solder or cement. Th(i3e cans are warranted 10 peform as represented. Those in need of article of this kind can ha^e their orders filed on Abort notice, anil 011 reavonsble terras. Call at the old R. A R. Corner, and ejtsaiM for yourselves. R. L. BALL.

Terre-Haute, July l7-d2m

Seuond-Hniided Cid^r Bnrreli tor ale by P. P. PRICE, One door West Torre Haute HO«M.

150

for ale by One

July 19-dtf

lbs. Fresh Hoiiey forwlekjL P. P. PRICE, One door West Terre HauttHo^i July 19-dti Rational Row

SL Summer

ATTENTION, GENT8I

PERSONS

desiring neat and

Dress Silk Hats, or Gents/i«« will remember that the New York

H»

is the place to find them, at all Also, Leghorn, Panama, and ow« straw hats,.t6 Btiit any taste.

A larg« iot of plain straw goods, tw chORD Call a?id examinefor yourselves.

Hats of the best materials, made to and warranted to bojustwhat they I" sented-—-the genuine A. No. 1rfjto

„, ^Mo^isett's Blftekv Terre-Haute, I»^ May 17, 1855-dtl

FOR

NOTICE

OUT

is hereby mveu

ven to the owpen

hogs in the city of^Terre-Haute, undersigned will take tkp

hogs running at l^rge, cdntrnry ana that all nogs, that

that will cobespond with the times. and impounded ^rtwel*®\P0,?J?'^ His stock comprises in part, Sugar, Coffee, 8 o'clack. Tuesday the ^tJ.

Molasses, Teas, Spices, Tobacco, Hour, Ba- 26th,

a.nd

tnr Cash paid for all kinds of Produce.^* Terre-Haute, July 6,1855-dly. tpatg

large

will

0f Jniy

Saturday the

Jrr noond,

beenforced-

S.DODSOI^Cit

July 15, 1855-d tf

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