Daily American, Volume 1, Number 150, Terre Haute, Vigo County, 13 August 1855 — Page 1

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DAILY ST

I. BROWN & J. N. SILVERTHORN, Welch's Block, opposite the Post Office.

Terms of Subscription:

Per Week, (payabls to the Cwrier,) 10 cents. For Six Months, (In advance,) $2 60 For One Year, (in advance,) 5 00

***®*&lfi8Terms of Advertising! HT Our terms of advertising shall be as liberal as any other Office in the Wabash Valley. *J 87* A large deductioSwIll Be made on yearly advertisements for advance payments.

0.0. F.-FORT HARRISON LODGE. NO. 1.57,—Meets at Ono FETLOWF

/iA* HUttS

HAU.,

in the Prairie City Buildings, every Tuesday ni^ht. LT Transient Brothers are respectfully in* vi.ed to attend.

ASA. SUMMERS, ST. O.

WK. S&AUGfTTEe. Sec. i'&V'i

1O.51-—

0. F. TERRE-HAUTK LODGE, NO. Meets at Odd Follows' Hall, iu the Prairie City Buildings, every Saturday *mT"

evening:!

S. B. SMITH, N. G.

J. H. TvaNsa, Sec'y.

ENCAMPMENT, NO-17, meets at Odd Fellows'Hall, in the Prairie City ''uildings, on the first and third Wednesday evenings of er««jh month.

S. B. SMITH, C. P.

E. S. HUSSET Scribe.

7 VENING ST A TEMPLE OF HONOR, NO. 50, nvets at their Hall, in J. D. Ear, Iv's Building, aortIt-west corner of the Public Square, evtry Monday evening.

It. 0. BARR, W.

i1 P. S. WESTKALL, W. R.

MORNING

STAR SOCIAL DEGREE,

NO. 38, meets at the Hall of Temple of Honor every Wedncsday_evcnin^. Mrs. PHEBE LEA

Miss MARTHA RHEA,

S P.

TBLACKM.-

P.R. The regular Council Fire of 'HAWK TKISE, No.3, will be kindled at their 'W igw Am, on tb« 3d sleep of evnry 7 suns, atthelthrun.

AS. M. CRISHER.11 Chief of Records.

1st Sun, Buck Moon, G. 8., 5615.

BUSINESS DIRECTORY.

American Express Company. Office in Ross* block, West eida of Public Square,. M. S. WASSON, Agent.

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

J. M. ADAMS.

Auction and Commission Rooms, No. 2 Early's block, bale* every Saturday.

HOLMES' FOUNDERY,

EAST or CANAL,NKARTIM*- HACTSAND RxcnJIOND RAUROAD DTPOV, ,|1"17HKRE

he is well prepared to furnish En-

Is gines. Boiler*. Mills and all kinds of Machinery, at short notice and in elegant style and finish. [July 18-dy

ARNOLD «t CO.

Wholesale and Retail Dealers in Clothing and Furnishing Goods. North-East corner Public Square, and one do»r Westf of Southern Bank, Terre-Haute, Jnd. Aug4 '55-dly.

LIME! LIME!

THE

undersigned Is now prepared to furnish the best of Putnam County Lime, at Wholesale or Retail. This lime is well known to be the best the State, for all pur

?oses.

I have fitted up a lime house on ourth, between Poplar and Swan street*, where a good supply will be kept constantly on hand-

Orders from a distance will be promptly filled, on reasonable terms. WM. H. BOSWELL. 07 Residence, corner of 5th and Poplar streets, where he may be founder hen not at ,the lime house.

Terre-Haute, May 16 d& wfcf

To Printers throughout the State.

WEare

prepared to furnish at the lowest CASH RATI*— Fine Eastern Printing Inks, in large snd small sised cans.

Printing Paper of any size,and extra quality. Cards cat to order st short notice.

Unruled Cap, Letter, and Note Papers. 'Fine Plun and Illuminated Card Boards. STEWART & BO WEN, l8Wst Washington st., Indianapolis.

M«Tv28. 1855*ry

A. HAJOIOND.] -j l*t. ET. NBLSON.

HAHM0ND ft NEI80N. ATTORNEYS AT LAW. Terre-Haute, Indiana. O* Omoi in Pheeniz Row, over Bucking ham's Book&tore.

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GLASSWARE AND GROCERIES, At Wholesale and Retail, No. 3, Miccmonos' ROW, Terre-Haute, Indiana, first door East of J. M. Kiddie 4 Co.

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COMSTOCK A BROTHER OST respectfully announce to the citlzens of Terre-Haute, and the surrounding couutry, that they have just opened at the above stand, a large and general assortment of Queensware, Glassware and Groceries, which they n««w offer at prices seldom heard of in this section of country. 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 Forka and every other article used upon a table.

ROCKINGMX

AND

YELLOW WA*Z, of the

best quality. Wssh Sets. Pitchers, Yaees, Ac., Ac. LOOKING-GLASSES, with plain and fancy gilt frames, all 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. &e. Tubs, Washboard#, Buckets (with or without covers,) Well Buckets, Bird Cages, Ac.

MOUNT EAGLE Tairou, for cleansing glass plates, windows, glass chimneys for lamps and gas burners, gold and silver.

Powder, Shot,Lead, Caps, and anew article of Elastic Gun Wadding. Groceries and Provisions.

A complete assortment kept constat tly on hand. JENKIN'S TEAS, in metalic packs, or by the chest or pound warranted pure.

Mustard and Spices, from H«rri«on A Eaton, Cincinnati, and Beatty of Dayton, warranted good, and.^n fact, every thing usually kept, or that is possible to get hold of, may be found at this house, and at as fair rates as any one can or will sell, if

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." OOMSTOUK & BROTHER.

May 12, 1855-dwtf

TRANSPORTATION.

LIVINGSTON &, CO.

Commission Merchants, Forwarders & Steam float A pent*. TERRE-HAUTE, IND. Agents for Transportation Lines. rtflHROUGH Receipts given to snd from

JE. Terre-Haute, Pittsburgh, Philadelphia, N«»wYork and Boston. Particular Attention paid to receiving Goods by Railroad, River and Canal.

May 9th, 1855-dtf.

NEW YORK fc ERIE RAILROAD EXPRES8 FREIGHT LINE, KD SpaulUing's Great Western and

A1South-Western

Merchandise Express,

connecting with all Western Rxilroads. ID" Mark pnekages, -'Spaulding's Express," and send to foot of Duane Street, jNew York.

O* For contracts, apply to G. B. Williams, R. R. LivingRton.v 119 Broad si. N. Y.

M. H. Powell. S And to LIVI.NGSTON & CO., May 4, l855-d6m Terre-Haute.

J. W. STRAT0N,

O IS S I O N E A N FORWARDING AGENT, AND DEALER IN Groceries and Conntry Produce, CORNER OK SECOND AND OBIO STS.,

TERRE-HAUTE, IA.

(TTRErERENOK—Citizens of Terre-Haute. May 9 1855-dtf

DR.R.

[July 5,1855-dtf

Cotnins, has reraovJi^his office

one square north of the Stewart House. April 16, dtf.

"MOEEDTTN."

ATALEof

the Twelve Hundredand Teh,

8-vo paper, 50 cts.,by BirWalter Scott, Baronet for sale by_ June 38 dtf W. H. BUCKINGHAM.

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VOL. 1. TEREE-HAITTE, I3STD., AUGUST 13, 1855. NO. 150.

CALENDAR

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THK TEAS

or oc* Loan, 1855.

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JUIT.

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4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1112 13 14 15 16 17 1819 20 21 22 23 24j 25 26 27 28 ft 4 8^6* 8 9 10 111213,14 15 16 17 1819 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 SI

JUNE.

AUOCST. 12 3 4

5 6 7 8 9 10 11 1213 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 2627 28 29 30 31

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2 3 4 5 6 7 8 910 11 12 13 14 15 1617 18 19 20 21 22 2324 25 26 27 28 29 30

OCTOBER.

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AMERICAN

00k anb lab PRINTING OFFICE,

Weloh's Block, Fourth Street, 7 East of the Post Office,

TERRE-HAUTE, INDIANA. Jirotoni & §iibeHt|olrr), 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 of

PRINTIHG!

Our stock of type and o'her material?,

are entirely new, and of the best and most fashionable style, purchased with a view of doing all kinds of,

RAILROAD

Mhmmn

CIRCULARS,

PAMPHXiETS. BILL HEADS, HAND-BILLS, NOT&,

Deeds, Xjeasea,

MORTGAGES, &C.,

And in fact every thing in the printing line will be done in a manner not to be excelled by many Western printing offices.

JC3T Orders for Printing respectfully solicited. May 30, 1855.

MONEY MADE Q,UICK.

THERE

is great complaint among young men that they cannot get employment that will remunerate them far their services. To such, the sob6criber would c«ll attention to a safe, pleasant and very profitable business, by which, without any mk, 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.

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,

AllantH.Ga., or Montgomery, Ala. June 1, 1855-d3m"

Harper's Magazine for August! TjCTNAM'S MONTHLY do, JL GODEY'S LADY'S BOOE do.

JulySI-dtfi BUCKINGAAM'S.

Terre-Haute, July 17-dSm

L&H

May 21, 1855-dwtf

MOVdCBKa. 1 2 3

Ice Cream Saloon.

4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1112 13 14 15 16 17 1819 20 21 22 23 84 2526 27 28 29 30.

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FANO^Y ^ONFCCTlOlsitRY I

WESTF ALL A TEAPP^

WOULD

reepectfnlly inform th* dmaens

of this place, that they have taken and fitted up iu a style or elegance and convenience seldom equalled in Ui( West, the large and commodious building, known as the

Canal Office," corner of Ohio and Fourth strofts, where tliey are prepared to aerva up in the most approved sty If—Ice Cream, of all flavors, Cakes, Candies, Fruits, Ruts, Confections of all kind», and. in fact, every delicacy of the serion, hoping by striot attention to the business to merit your patronage.

They are prepared to furnish Parties, Wed* dinrs, and private families with every thing in their line, on the shortest notice, and most accommodating terms.

AIBO, Ice Cream furnished to families at

hours, and in any qusntlty. May 21. I355..d&vtf.

all

Belf-8ealinc

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J. & Ready Corner, SelfaaalingFrnlt Cans, for preserving fruits, vegetables, drc.—the only can ever made requiting no wax, solder or cement These cans are warranted to pefbrm as represented. Those in need of an article of this kind can have their orders filled on short notice, anl on reasonable terms. Call at the old R. R. Corner, and examine for yourselves. R. L. BALL.

SAVE YOUR MONEY.

ICE CREAM SALOON. MRS.

RUGGLES announces to the Public that the "Ruggles (saloon," east of the public square, a few doors North of the city Hall, is now fitted up in complete style

for

the reception of Gentlem^, snd Ladies.

4„i_ where thoy cau be sup^liifd with as good Ice Cream flavored to suit th#ir taste for less

money t)an any good est*bll«hment in this city. Also, all kinds and varieties of nuts, cake*, candies, canfection»rie», Ac., con tautly on hand. Mm. Rtiggles 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 famili**, fumiahed on short notice with cakes and Icecream, of the best quality and in any quantity, at all times. A liberal patronage i« solicited*

Terre-Haute, May 25 lb55 d-tf.

ICE CREAM SALOON I

SCUDDER& CO., WOULD

inform the citizens of this city

that they have fitted up one of the most elegant Ice Cream Saloons in the West, loe Cream of all descriptions, Vanilla, Lemon, Orange, &c., kept constantly on hand throughout the Summer also, cakes, candies and nuts of the beat quality. [My7] p|

Summer Hats.

ATTENTION, GENT81

PERSONS

Dress Silk Hats, or Gents Pine Caps, will remember tbnt the New York Hat Store is the place to find them, at all times.

Also, Leghorn, Panama, and other fine straw hats, to suit any taste. A large 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 art represented—the genuine A. No. 1 of the season.

O S E S

—or

TH*-~

DAILY & WEEKLY AMERICAN.

THE undersigned feel gratified in being able to say to the citizens of TerreHaute, and the people of Indiana and Illinois, generally, that former success and present prospects justify them in announcing the Daily ana Weekly American as a fixed fact, and destined to exist.

The proprietors are determined by untiring energy, and a heart felt devotion to the cause in which they are encaged, to make tle American a most desirable and readable newspaper.

The following sentiments, will embody the political faith of the Amcrioaa. and will be maintained, in a spirit of courtesy towards those who may differ with us in sentiment. 1 st. A just discrimination in favor of native born oitixens, for all offioes of trust cuid profit, in preferance to those of foreign birth. 2d. The Union of tb«#e States. 3d. Opposition to all local or seo* tional prejudices, 4th. The United States of Amerioa as they are, "one and inseparable." 6th. No Sectarian interference in our legislation, or the administration of American Laws. 6th. Hostility to the assumptions of tp§ the Pope, through the Bishops, Priests and Prelates of the Church, or by powers of the Old World. 7th. Restoration of our State naturalisation laws to a correspondence with the Constitution of the United States. 8th. Free and liberal Educational Institutions, for all sects and classes, with a free use of the^Bible, God's Holy "Word, as a textbook. 9th. Full tolerance to all fatigioos sects, which do not conflict with the

Constitution of tho U. 8. of the gWK ius of our free institutions. 10th. The 'Monroe doetrfoe* against colonisation on the American continent by the nations of Europe. ?|f

The latest Foreign and domestic general and local news, will be carefully noted, and selections will be made in referenoe to 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 oorreotly reported daily and weekly.

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

Strict attention to the courtesies doto our «0temporaries will be preMrved. 'T •. I)aily, per week payable to carrier lOots. per annurt^ in advance, $5,00. 2,50. 1,26. 1,00. 50, 10,00.

six months, three months/

T1HE

desiring neat and fashionable

J. C. YATES,

Modisett's Block, Terre-Haute, Ind. May 17, 1855-dtf

1 Second-IIaaded Cider Barrels lOU for sale by P.P.PRICE, One-door West Terre Haute House,

Julyl9-dtf National Road st.

pjQ lbs. Fresh Honey for ssle^W^

One door West titr* Haata Heuse/ July 19-dt# National Road st.

Weekly per snnum in advance, six months, 11 copies one year,

No subscriptions received for weekly for less than six months, and no paper continued after the subscription has ex• pired, unles by especial arrangement.

BROWS' A SILVERTHORN Publishers & Proprietor*.

76 CORNER!!

Groceries and Provisions of all kinds.

utdersipned are now prepared to wait upon their friends and customers with a full and general assortment of Groceries and Provisions.

Their stock comprises, in part. English Dairy Cheese, Mackerel, Sugars, bpices, Coffee, Teas, Molasses, canvassed Beef, Hams, Shoulders, Sides

Lard, Potatoes, Salt in sacks. Mi Willow Wagons, Bsskets, Washboards,

Tubs and

and in fact every thitg that can be desired, maybe hsd, at cheaper rates than can be found in th« city.

U" Butter, Bg«, Chickens, Meal, Flourr &.c., kept on hand, when they are to be had in the country.

O* Persons sending children for any article to this bouse, tnpy rely on the correctness of weight and change.

Give us a call—we are determined that lib house in the city shall undersell us: we do not put on the tariff when an article Is scarce

JAMISON & TERRY,

-Corner of Market A Walnut sts.

May l^,M855 dtf

Harper for JWy,

ISndw

to be hadat

june 50 BUCKINGHAM^