Daily American, Volume 1, Number 149, Terre Haute, Vigo County, 11 August 1855 — Page 1
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OVA large deduction -will be made on yearly advertisements for advance payments.
7 0. O. F.—FOLLT HARRISON LODGE. 1 NO. 1,57.—Meets at Own FELLOWS' HALL, in the Prairie City Buildings, every Tuesday liiv'ht. tT Transient Biothers arc respectfully inviied to attend.
FIRMAN NIPPERT, N. G.
JAS. B. EDMUNDS. Sec.
1 O. O. F. TERRE-HAUTE LODGE, I NO. 51— Meets at Odd Fellows' Hall, in the Prairie City Buildings, every Saturday evening.
JAMES HOOK, N. G.
J. H. O'BOTLE, Sec'y.
VIGO
ENUAMI'MENT, NO-17, meets at Odd Fellows' Hall, in the Prairie City ''uildings, on ihc first and third Wednesday evenings of- enoh month.
MORNING
S. B. SMITH, C. P.
E. S. HBSSEY Scribe.
I EVENING ST A TEMPLE OF HONOR, I Id NO. 50, nvets at their Hall, in J. D. Ear, lv'sBuilding, north-west corner of the Public. Square, every Monday evening.
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O. BARR, W. C. T.
P. S. WESTKALL, W. R.
STAR SOCIAL DEGREE,
NO. 38, meets at the Hall ef Tempie of Honor everv Wednesday evening. Mrs. PHEFIE LEACH,
Miss MARTHA RIIEA,
TO.
BF.MENT & CO.,
Wholesale Dealers in Groceries, Iron, Nails and Flour. Corner VV abash and 1st. street.
J. M. ADA MS.
Auction and Commission Rooms, Early's block. Sales every Saturday.
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HOLMES' F0UNDERY,
EAST OF CANAL, NKAR TERRK- AUTK AND RICHMOND RAILROAD DKPOP, "HERE he is well prepared to furnish Engines, Boilers, Mills and all kinds of Machinery, at short uolice and in elegant style and finish. [July 18-dy
ARNOLD Ar CO.
Wholesale and Retail Dealers in Clothing and Furnishing Goods. North-East corner Public Square, and one do»r West of Southern Bank, Terre-Hnute, lud. Aug4'55-dly.
^rME[LIME!^"
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undersigned Is now prepared to furnisb the 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 hnud.
Orders from a distance will be promptly filled, on reasonable terms. WM. H. BOSWELL.
ID* Residence, corner of 5th and Poplar streets, where ho may be found when not at the lime house.
Terre-Haute, May 16 dfc wtf
To Printers throughout the State.
WECASHprepared
are to furnish at the lowest RATES— Pine Eastern Printing Inks, iu large and small sized cans.
Printing Paper of any size, and extra quality. Cards cut to order at short notice.
Unruled Cap, Letter, and Note Papers. Fine Pliin and Illuminated Card Boards. 8TEWART fe BOWEN, 18 Wrst Washington st., Indianapolis. May 28, 1855-wy
A. HAMMOND. T. H. NELSON.
HAMMOND & NELSON.
ATTORNEYS AT LAW, Terre-Haute* Indiana.
O" OFFICE in Phoenix Row, over Bucking ham's Book Store. [July 5,1855-dtf
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GLASSWARE AND GROCERIES, At Wholesale and Retail, No. 3? MECHANICS' Row, Terre-Haute, Indiana, first door East of J. M. Riddle Co.
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R. Tint regulai Council Fire of BLACK HAWK TRIBE, NO. 3, will bo kindled at their igw am, on the 3d sleep of every 7 suns, at 1 he 7 ih run.
AS M. CRISHER, Chief of Records.
1st Sari, Col,il M«xn, G. S., 5615
BUSINESS DIRECTORY.
American Express Company. Office in Ross' block, West, side of Public Stpiaie. M. S. WASSON, Agent.
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& BROTHER
OST respectfully announce to the citizens of ferre-Haute, and the surrounding country, that th«y have just opened at I I the above stand, a large and general assort'- ll I? ?2 Hi mentofQueensware, Glassware and Groceries, which they now offer at, prices seldom heard of in this section of countrv. Their able-Ware Department is filled with the finest and most desirable specimens of art, comprising in part,
Dining and Tea Sets, (fine and plain,) of Different styles, patterns, make and prices Spoons, Knives and Forks and every other article used upon a table.
ROCKINGH AM AND YELLOW WARK, of the best quality. Wash Sets. Pitchers, Yaces, Ac., Ac.
A complete assortment kept constar tly on hand. JENKIN'S TEAS, in metalic packs, or by the chest or pound," warranted pure.
Mustard and Spices, from Hwrrison fe Eaton, Cincinnati, and Beatty of Dayton, warranted good, and, in fact, every thing usually kept,, or tliHt is possible to get hold of, may be found at this house, and at as fair ratos as 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
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LIVINGSTON & CO.
Commission Merchant*., Forwarders & Steam Hont A pent s. TERRE-HAUTE, IND. Agents for Transportation Lines. rtflHROUOH Receipts given to and from -E- Terre-Hante, Pittsburgh, Philadelphia, New York and Boston.
Particular Attention paid to receiving Goods by Railroad, River and Canal. May 9th, 1855-dtf.
NEW YORK & ERIE RAILROAD EXPRESS FREIGHT LINE, Spaulding's Great Western
ET For contracts, apply to G. B. Williams, R. R. Livingston.^ 119 Broad st. N. Y.
M. H. Powell, And to LIVINGSTON & CO., May 4,1855-d6to Terre-Haute.
STOVES.
sell cheap, at the old Rough and Ready Cor-
ner, opposite the Oourt-House Marc 11 7-tf R. L. BALL.
J. W. STRAT0N. COMMISSION MERCHANT, FORWARDING AGENT,
AXN DKALETT IN
Groceries and Country Produce,
CORNER OF SECOND AND OHIO STS., TERRE-HAUTE, IA. O" REFERENCE—Citizeus of Terre-Haute.
May 9 1855-dtf
BEMOYAL.
DR.J.
M. Comins.lias removed his office one square north of the Stewart House. April 16, dtf.
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LOOKING-GLASSES, with plain and fancy gilt frames, ull sizes. Anew and beautiful article of Spice Boxes, which will prevent spices from losing their flavor.
A large lot of Willow Ware, consisting of Wagons, Baskets. &c. Tub% Washbnards, Buckets (with or without covers Well Buckets, Bird Cages, fcc.
MOUNT EAGLE TRIPOLI, for cloansing glass plates, windows, glass chimneys for lamps and gas burners, gold and silver.
Powder, Shot, Lead, Caps, and ane1# article of Elastic Gun Wadding. Groceries and Provisions.
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ID" Foa THE YEAR or OliR LoRU, 1855. ,£J
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JASl Altr. JULY,"
1 2 3 4 5 61 1 8 3 45 G" 7 7 9 10 11 12 13| 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 1415 16 17 18 19 20,1516 17 18 l! 30 21 21 92 23 24 25 26 27 22 23 24 25 2C 27 28 28 29 30 31 129 30 31
FEBRUARY. AuorsT. 19 l! 1 4 I 5 6 7 8 fl.lW S 6 7 8 9 If) 11 II 12 13 14 15 16 17112 13 14 15 16 17 18 1819 20 21 22 23 24 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 25 26 27 28 :26 27 28 29 30 31
MARCH. tiKTTKMbKR, 1 2 3 1 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 & 3 4 5 6 7 8 1112 13 14 15 16 171 910 ll ia 13 14 15 18 19 20 21 22 23 24116 17 18 19 20 21 22 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 23 24 25 26 27 38 29
Anur.. |S0
1 2 3 4 5 6 7J OCTORKR. 8 9 10 11 12 13 14h| 1 2 3 4 5 6 1516 17 18 19 20 21 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
1415 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 57 28 29 30 31
MAY.
1 2 3 4 5
6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31
NOVEMBER.
1 2 3
4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 1819 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
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A E I A N
OFFICE,
Welch's Block, Fourth Street, East of the Post Office,
TERRE-HAUTE, INDIANA. & §ilbeHI)ohi), 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 notice) in the line
pain anil Jfaitrg 3fob
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I r\MlM OnvJK I A I I UN a view of doine all kinds of ici'/-
RAILROAD
CIRCULARS,
PAMPHLETS, BILL HEADS, HAND-BILLS, NOTES,
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Deeds, Xjeases,
connecting with all Western Railroads. fly Mark packages, "Spauldinff's Ex- „ra ... press," and sind to foot of Duane Street,, "Celled by many W cstern printing ofWew York.
fices. SPOT Orders for Printing respectfully solicited.
May 30, 1855.
MONEY MADE ftUICK.
HAVE on hand a few of the celebrated 17. r,, that will remunerate them for their services. Empire State Cooking Stovesu which I w,l
Tj) 8Uch th,gnbRcribcr would call an&Mion
to a safe p](fesant and very
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 1, 1855-d3m
Harper's Magazine for August!
PUTNAM'S
MONTHLY do.
GODEY'S LADY'S BOOK do. July31-dtf. At BUCKINGAAM'S.
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sgJftbcrtof $Iffo$, ^iicratnrf, Uliirals,' h. "ylf
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TEERE-HAUTE, IND., AXTGTTST 11, 1855. NO. 149.
May 21, 1855-dwtf
Ice Cream Saloon.
—AND—
FANCY
CONFECTIONERY
WESTFALL & TRAPP,
\\7OULl) respectfully inform tli« citlrens of thiw place, that'tlipy have taken 'and fitted up in a style of elfltranco and convenlotice soldom equ&Uod in tit West, the larpj and commodious building, known aa the
Oanal Office," corner of Ohio and Fourth street*, where they are prepared to nerve up in the most approved nt ylr—Ice Cream, of all flavors, Cakes, Candies, Fruita, Nuto, Confections of all kind», and, in fact, every dolienev of the season, Imping by strict attention to tue business to merit your patronage.
They are prepared to furnish Parties, Weddings, and private fumilicn with every thing in liieir line, ou the shortest notice, and most accommodating terms.
Also, Ice Cream furnished to families at all hours, and in any quantity.
May 21, l855.-dswtX.
Belf-Seallns
Ready O
for preserving fruits, veatables, dee.—-the only can ever made requiring no wax, solder or cement These cans are warranted to peform as represented. Those in need of an article of this kind can have their orders fillr ed on short notice, and ou reasonable terms. Call at the old R. R. Corner, and examine for yourselves. It. L. BALL. iWre-Hauto, July 17-d2m
6AVE YOUR MONEY.
I E E A
S A O O N
MRS.
RUGGLtiS annonnces to the Public that tbe"liuggleH ttaloon," oast, 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,
PEOTTIM0! ,1 I lor uie reception oi uenueinan ana indies, Our Stock of type and O -her materials, where t,hey can bo supplied with as good Icc are entirely new, and of the best and Cream flavored to suit their tast« for less
style, purchased with money than any good establishment in this
Alfto a11
kinds and varieties of nuts,
1 eftkc* mnrliws ennfeef inti»rii«. A-n eriim
cakes, candies, can feet ionaries, Ac,, constant ly on hand. Mr*. Ruggles will soon be aolc 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, furnishod on short notice with cakes and Icecream, of the best quality and iu any* quantity, at all times. A liberal patronage in solicited.
Terre-Haute, May 25 1 855-d-tf.
ICE CREAM 8ALOON
SCUDDER& CO.,
A S \\70ULD inform the citizens of this city
and Ol/V/»y yy ,jK.y have fitted up one of the
South-Western Merchandise Express,And in fact every tiling in the printing most elegant Ice Cream Kaloonx in the West, line will be done in manner not to be
lex Cream of all descriptions, Vanilla, Lem 011, Orange, &.C., kept constantly on hand throughout the Summer also, cakes, candies and nubs of the bent quality. [My7]
3L Summer Hats.
ATTENTION, GENTS!
IJEltSONS
HKRK is great complaint, among young rememljer thnt the New York Hat Store men that they cannot get employment
,)rofitJ!ble busi-
ness.by which, without any risk, 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—you cannot overstock the market, and there is always a ready sale.
desiring neat and fashionable
Dress ISilk Hats, or Gents Fine Caps,
is the place to find them, at all times. Also, Leghorn, Panama, and other fine straw bats, to suit any taste.
A largo lot of plain straw goods, for sale cheap. Call and examine for yourselves.
Hats of the best materials, made to order, and warranted to be just what they are represented—the genuine A. No. 1 of the season.
J. C. YATES,
Modi sett's Block, Terre-Haute, Ind. May 17, 1855-dtf
1 A Second-Handed Cider liarrels JOv for sale by p. P. PRICE, One door West Tcrre Haute House,
Julyl9-dtf National Road 8t.
S' A lbs. Fresh Honey for sale by £)\J P. P. PRICE, One door West Terre Haute House,
July 19-dtrf National Road st.
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PROSPECTUS
OK THK
DAILY & WEEKLY AMERICAN.
THK undersigned feel gratified in being able to say to the citizens of TerreHaute, and ifie people of Indiana and Illinois, generally, that former success and present prospects justify them in announcing the Daily and Weekly American as a fixed fact, and destined to exist.
The proprietors arc determined by untiring energy, and a heart felt devotion to the cause in which they are engajred. to make the American a most desirable aud readable newspaper.
The following sentiments, will embody the political faith of the American, and will be maintained, in a spirit of courtesy towards those who may differ with us in sentiment.
I st. A just discrimination in favor of native born citizens, for all offic« of trust and profit, in preference to those of foreign birth. d. The Union of those States. 3d. Opposition to all local or sectional prejudices. 4th. The Uutted States of America as they are, "one and inseparable." 5th. No Sectarian interference in our legislation, or the administration of American Laws. 6 th. Hostility to the assumptions of the Pope, through the Bishops, Priests and Prelates of the Church, or by powers of the Old World. 7th. Restoration of our State naturalization laws to a correspondence with the Constitution of the United States. 8th. Free and liboral Educational Institutions, for all sects and classes, with a free use of the Bible, God's Holy Word, as a textbook. 9th. Full toleranoe to nil Religious sects, which do not conflict witli the
Constitution of thoU. 8. or th® genius of our free institutions. 10th. The 'Monroe doctrine' against colonisation on the American continent by the nations of Europe.
The latest Foreign and domestic general and local news, will be oarofully noted, and selections will be made in reference tp the maintenance of a high tone of morals in our columns.
The markets, of our own and of the principal commercial cities of the States, will be correctly reported daily a$d weekly.
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Daily, per week payable to carrier lOcts. per annum in advance, $5,00 six months, three months, Weekly per annum in advance, fiix months, 11 copies one year,
2,60. 1,25. 1,00. 50.
10,00.
No subscriptions received for weekly for less than six months, and no paper continued after the subscription has expired, utih?8 by espociftl arrangement.
BROWN & SILVERTH0RN PuUittherH &> Proprietors.
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Groceries and Provisions of all kinds. TM1HE undersigned arc now prepared to wait upon their ft lends and customers with a full and general assortment of Groceries and Provisions.
Their slock comprises, in part, English Dairy Cheese, Mackerel, Sugars, Spjpes, Coffee, Teas, Molasses, canvass* ed Beef, Hams, Shoulders, Sides,
Lard, Potatoes, Salt in sacks, Willow Wagons, Baskets, I Tubs and Waxhboards, and in fact every thing that can be desired, may be had, at cheaper rates than can be found in the city. (D* Butter, Eggs, Chickens, Meal, Flour, &c., kept on hand, when they are to be had in the country. 1EJ* PersotiH sending children for any article to this house, msy 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 i« scarce:
JAMISON & TERRY, Comer of Market fc Walnut sts.
May 16, 1855-dtf
Harper for July,
Snow to be had at junc 30 BUCKINGHAM'S.
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