Daily American, Volume 1, Number 153, Terre Haute, Vigo County, 16 August 1855 — Page 2
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J. N. SILVERTHORN, ISAAC M. BROWN,
EBITOES
TERRE* HAUTE, 1ND.
THURSDAY, AUGUST 16, 1855.
The Louisville Riots!
Their causes—Foreigners Proved to be in the wrong. From the Louisville "Journal" of last evening we republish some of the evidence furnished in that city, relative to the origin of the riots. These tracts speak for themselves, and certainly seem to indicate that the foreigners acted in a manner that nothing can excuse:
John Vogt states: About 2 o'clock o& the 6th of August, while I was standing on the corner of Clay and Madison'streets, I saw a hack going up Madison. I was strongly induced by
several Americans and several Geimans to fire upon the Americans who were in the hack. I did so, firing both barrels of a loaded shotgun it was loaded with small shot. After firing, I attacked and wounded by an
racknowledge
John Petatt states, on nth, that
th. afternoon of Monday (election day)
the Germans commenced £nn? their, ,0
guns from the brewery, upon inoffen-1
nvecituens passing by. He believes
that there was a large number of Ger-
™ns Reeled in the brewery. One!
oftheballs fired from it, lodged^. Uie,
door of his (Pettit's) house. this occurred before there had been any manifestation of disturbance in the neighborhood, and while everything was quiet, before the brewery was attacked by the Americans and before the Americans had even made any demonstration in the neighborhood.
JOHN PETTIT.
Sworn to before me, this 13th day of August, 1855. J. C.BAIRD, J.P.J. C.
Wm. H. Richardson states on oath: That on Monday, August 6th, (election day) about o'clock, P. M., I was quietly walking out Shelby street, just south of Madison, when a man (not an American,) from the second lot east of Shelby street, discharged a double-bar-reled shot gun, taking effect in my leg, and breaking the leg of Mr. Latta who was with me. We then got into a back and started down Madison street with some other persons who I did not know we discovered a large crowd of Germans and Irish, armed with double barreled guns and revolvers, at the corner of Clay and Madison streets, and they commenced firing on the hack.
Mr. Latta and the gentleman with us laid down in the bottom of the hack I, being too tall to shield myself in that way, got out and ran with the hack between me and the mob, and was shot in the leg, the shot passing under the borses and the hack when we got opposite the crowd we had to pass between them and a cart on the opposite side of the ptreet an Irishman from behind the cart shot me, the ball passing through the calf of my right leg I then found I was losing strength, and opened the back door and threw myself in the hack whilst the horses were running my legs hung out, and in that condition
I was fehot in the legs under the hack. I have in both legs 115 shot, and one bullet wound, and one shot in my right band.
W.H.RICHARDSON".
Subscribed and sworn to, August 8, 1855. O. H. STRATTON.N. P.
H. Jones, being sworn, states: On /Monday about 9 o'clock, Col. Preston was standing in the street in front of the First Ward polls, in the midst of a crowd of Germans. I heard him tell the German"} to spend one day for their
When we reached the rear of the American party I met Alexander Gilmore was! the two parties were then about a square merican apart I told him to do what he could
irty I cannot tell who they were.—• in keeping the American party quiet that I was to blame, and I would go to the Germans and see and would not have shot but by the, what I could do with them I drove over-persuasion of the Americans and right up into the crowd aud commencGermanswho urged me to the dreadful ed talking to them I asked them to go deed. JOHN VOGHT. home ana put their guns away, and told tv t» ii. a i. them if they would do so there would
resides on Green street, above Wenzel,
opposite Ambrjister's brewery In
n0 furt
fet
rights, and to stay around and not to on the Nerth-west corner of Green and leave the polls, that be was the only Campbell pointing bis gun towards Democratic candidate there was out for Selvage. Affiant spoke loudly to feel Congress. Col. P. was among the vage, telling him to "look out. He Germans about the polls nearly all the supposed Selvage had not seen his danday—from early in the morning till ger. About the moment he spoke to nearly or about 11 o'clock, bim the man shot, the first gun he had
Between 12 and 1 o'clock of that. heard of being shot on that day. Selday as I was on my way to dinner, as vnge was shot in the face and in the I passed Marshall street on the west: breast, andan he staggered, he turned side of Clay street, I heard a fuss on
Marshall street, west of Clay street. I stopped at the corner of Clay and Marshall I had stood there about two minutes, when an Irishman came out of a house, on Marshall street, east of Clay,
Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 9th August, 1855. L. A. WHITELEY,
Notary Public.
D. T. Blight states on oath: About 1 o'clock Chas. Hodge and I left Davis's stable on Jefferson street, between Third and Fourth streets, in a buggy, to go to the First Ward polls. When we had been at the polls some five minutes, I saw a crowd running out Shelby street. Hodge and I went in that direction in the buggy. When we came to the corner of Green and Shelby, we saw a party of Americans retreating before a party of Germans. There were a good many bloody heads among the Americans. The Americans had no arms except sticks and such missiles as thej picked up from the pavement. The Germans were generally armed with guns, some yagers, some short guns and ever description of guns.
h.r difficulty tbej were un-
wmi tQ 1Uton to adlf on.
could gcl w3
& river
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and fired a pistol at me. I ran toward turned rapidly around with the intent, him he escaped in the house I search- as witness supposed, to catch Selvage ed for him, but he had concealed him-1 as he fell. self. I did not anticipate anything of the kind, and was altogether unarmed. H. JONES.
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obliged to drive at full speed to escape this brought back the American party they rushed upon the Germans and forced them to retreat toward Campbell street, on Green.
While the German party were at Campbell street, George Selvage. Alexander Cross, and Edward Williams came up and went toward them, between them and the American party. The two parties were about a square apart when Selvage and Williams came within about fifty or seventy yards of the Germans, Selvage raised his hands and said something to them. Just then the Germans fired a volley at him and Williams, and wounded them severely. The American party then rushed upon them and they scattered in every direction. D. T. BLIGHT.
Subscribed and sworn to before me this 11th August, 1855. L. A. WHITELEY,
Notary Public.
Alexander C. Cross states that on Monday the 6th inst., the day of election in Louisville, he was at the Second Ward polls, when a boy, say 12 or 14 years old, at about two o'clock P. M., came to him and complained that he had been badly treated ty a large number of foreigners on Green street, above Shelby. He said that be had started to water his horses, but had been driven off by them. Mr. Edward Williams was prosent at the time the boy came' to him, and they concluded to see Mr. Selvage, who vras acting as Sheriff at the Second Ward polls, and get the benefit of his advices before they took any step.
They saw Mr. Selvage and it was agreed upon that he should go along. We went to the place pointed out to us by the boy. Wlien we got to a point on Green street where it is intersected by Campbell street, four or five squares from the place of voting, they discovge number of foreig: kets, some with pie with Bowie knives, some with rakes, and others with scythes, which they flourished over their heads.
When we got within from 50 to 100
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his back on the crowd and was shot in the back, the shot taking effect almost all over him. He bled profusely. He states that at the time Selvage was shot, Edward Williams was standing within two or three feet of him. Williams
This action turned Williams around from the crowd, and as he turned another gun was shot and contents of the gun were lodged all over his back. He then drew his pistol and Williams drew his pistol, and they all (Selvage without arms) started toward them. They started off in a hurry—some up Green and some along Campbell. They (the foreigners) would stop and then fire
After the facts above stated had transpired, a party of Americans, hearing and seeing the firing, came running up in pursuit, and the firing and fighting became general in the neighborhood. Many shots being fired from the doors and windows along the streets of this neighborhood at the Americans, as they ran through the streets in pursuit of different parties of foreigners.
ALEX. H. CROSS.
The foregoing statement having been Written in our presence, has also been carefully read to us, and we concur in the statement of facts, having been eye witnesses to them. ED W. WILLIAMS,
AARON RAY, S. D. SELVAGE.
A VERY MIRACLE.—A
gentleman who, for
three years past, had been afflicted with dyspepsia, yesterday stated that he had been entirely cured by the use of Hurley's Sarsa parilla. He bad previously tried Bull's and
Sand's, bat Hurley's was the only effectual remedy. Go to Bacon, Hvile, fe Co., 37 Main street, and procure a trial bottle.—[St. Louis Evening Mirror. »4
P. M. Donnelly is the only agent here for the sale of this valuable Medicine. Cr We advise all to try the great medicamentum.
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
I Fi
FOR
Good and cheap Teas sro to COMSTOCK fc CO'S.
No. 2, Mechanic's Row.
August 14-d2w
Musical, Again!
ABOUT THE MIDDLE OF THIS week, look out for the largest and best lot of PianoFortes ever brought to this city, which will be sold, if people wish to buy
All the Pianos, 1 have hitherto sold, have given entire satisfaction as to price and durability while a few persons have bought elsewhere, and have paid in every instance more than I have sold the same class of instruments for, and set them up for tho purchaser. Please call and seo tliem.
L. B. FISH,
No. 6 Mechanics' Row.
Auffl3-dtf
Storage
WE
will receive and sell Flour on consignment—storing one mouth, for 10 cents per barrel, commission.
Liberal advancements, at fair terms, will b« made on consignments. July31-dtf. SMITH DODDS-
WANTED!
Wabash St., 1 door East of Bement Co Terre-Haute, July31-dtf
Five Hogsheads
PRIME WHITE SUGAR—Just re-
ered a large number of foreigners, some ceived and for sale VERY CHEAP at with muskets, some with pistols, some aug8 SMITH & DODDS.
"WANTED
A
feet from the front of the orowd, Mr. business house, by one who has had Selvage raised his hands in a supplica- many years experience. The bast of tinj* position, and begged the crowd to city references can be given. desist from any hostile action. While Apply at this office. Selvage was engaged, affiant saw a man Aug. 9, 1855-d2w
SITUATION as Salesman or BookKeeper, in a Dry Goods or other
DRY GOODS
at auction. Read the following and please attend the Sale.
A.
LARGE and general stock of season able Dry Goods, fresh from Philadelphia, comprising French, English and American Dry
Goods,
Will be offered at Auction at the new building opposite the Post Office, next door North of J. Davis' Grocery Store,
On Saturday morning, August 11, at 9^ o'clock. and continue from day to day until all is sold.
The sale will take place in the room, which is spacious and well ventilated. Seats will be furnished for Ladies and Gentlemen.
DRY GOODS —300 yards British and American Prints and Chintzes 400 do. figured Delaine and Barege Delane: 5000 do. Lawn, all styles and qualities 6000 do. plain and figured Barege and Tissues 35 graded Barege Robes, cost over §14 to land this country Patent Bishop Lawns, Swiss, Book and Mansack Muslins JacKonets, all qualities 1,500 yards Dress Silks, all shades and styles plain and figured Debtee, Irish Poplins, Challas, Grenedrins, and in fact every style ef Dress Goods sought for in this country.
°. wi LlNlfiJNS.—yuu pieces «,icnar*tson sons Selvages son coming about the time an(
when S. was shot, was also wounded Sheeting and Pillow Case Linen Linen Damask and do. Table Cloths, different styles and patterns.
by several shots. Further, he that when approaching the crowd of Dutch and Irish, they saw a one horse wagon with two or three men in it quietly passing down Green street, when on getting near by and in the midst of a crowd, they were stoned and beaten by nearly all of the Dutch crowd.
LINENS.—200 pieces Richardson A Sons
Colerain Irish Linen, guaranteed all flax
VARIETIES.—500 piecefe bleached and brown Domestics, 3 to 12^ wide French, German and American Embroidery, compris ing every article pertaining to a Lady's wardrobe 600 Shawls, from the richest Can ton Crape, to the lowest priced Black and Barege Ladies' and Gents' plain Linen hemstiched, embroidered and figured Handkerchiefs Hosiery, all qualities 250 Ladies' Mantillas, some very rich.
IN MEN'S WEAR our stock is full, embracing British and American Cloths and Cassimeres, black Doeskin, fancy, plaid and striped, all wool white and fancy Linen Drills, plain Linen white, buff and figured Vestings.
The stock is too varied to give a correct catalogue in a handbill or public paper but allow us to say it is in good order and taste, and adapted to the present season, and should attract the attention of every house-keeper and every Young Lady in the ciiy and suburbs.
The sale will be conducted fairly and no by-bidding. All goods warranted as represented or no claims on the purchaser. Please do not forget, the day, Saturday, August 11, at o'clock, A. M. Sale will continue several Jays or until all is sold.
McELROY, Agant.
CALDWELL, Salesman. Terre-Huute, Indiana, August 9-d3t
AND JEWELRY!
Gold and Silver Watches, Cameo Pins and Ear Rings, Gold, Stone, Jet and Lava Ear Rings
aud Pins, Gold Chains, ThimSles, Snaps, Bracelets, Sleeve Buttons, Studs. Keys, Hooks, Seals, Slides. Buckles, Lockets, and fine Wedding Rings.
SILVER-WARE:
Table, Tea and Desert Spoons, Butter Knives, Fruit Knives, Forks, Thimbles, Combs, Children Setts, Fob and Guard Chains, Soup Ladles, fcc.
Spectacles:
Gold and Silver-plated, German Silver and Steel Spectacles also, Spectacles for far and near sighted persons, Goggles, fcc.
REVOLVERS!
Colt's, Allen's and Sprey's Revolvers, A1 len's self cocking Rifle Pistol, a
Shell Pearl Card Cases, Portmonaies, Work-boxes, Baskets, Toys, Accordeons, Violins, Flutes, Fancy Combs, Brushes, etc.
CLOCKS!
A large lot of 8 day and 30 hour Clocks, which will be sold cheap. D* Clocks, Watches and Jewelry repaired and warranted.
C. M. & J. M. CRISHER, July30 -dAwtf North side of the Square.
NEW
ARRANGEMENT!
—AT THE—
Corner of Ohio and Second Streets.
HAVING
EXPRESS* CO.
THE
purchased of J. W. Straton his
G.
Returned!
ISAAC M. RAY, ESQ., is at homo again, and can be found at all hours in his office, ready to attend to any business in his line.
OFFICE,
East side of the Public Square.
Aug2-dlw
BARTON, WALTER & PALMER,
DEALERS IK
Vermont & Italian MAB.BXi£]t
Ohio street, South of the Court-Hou»o, TERRE-HAUTE, IND. Monuments, Tomb Tables, Head-Stones, Table Tops, fec., made to order on short notice, and at reasonable prices.
D" Work done in the best of ntyld. July 24-tf.
Wert side Public
square,
WE
are now prepared to offer increase facilities for the transportation ofmT chandiee, money, valuables and packawT of every description, with promptnessIS dispatch.
Notes, bills, drafts, claims, legacies, 4* will be collected promptly, and sp*dV«L' turns made at reasonable rates.
Each Express is in charge of special nw*. sengers.. Our Express will leave Terre Ha#t» dail* (Sundays excepted) as follows, via*
WEIXS,BUTTERFIELD
7
8% clock, a. m.—Way Train for indi. anapoliB, Cincinnati, Buffalo, and all prinei pal Eastern cities and towns. o'clock, p. m.—through fast
EXWM,
Eastward. o'clock, a. m.—through and warM
Eiouis,
ress for Paris, Charleston, Chicago SL and all principal points West. IT Mark packages "Via American EJP press Company.".
N. Y. g||
& Co.,
IVINGSTON^FARGO & Co., Buffalo,' 'Proprietor, fe# M.
S. WASSON,
/gent.
Terre-Haute, July 25,1855-dawly. mf-
K. W. SMITH. U. M.
SMITH
DODDS.
& DODDS,
Wholesale Grocers.
AND
I
COMMISSION HEECHAXTS, i* And Dealers in FLOUR and PRODUCE, Wabash Street, Terre-Haute, Ind.4
Particular attention given to the
Purchase of all kinds of Grain.^#
Have just received, among many other articles, not enumerated: 175 sacks Coffee, 129 hhds of Sugar, 30 bbls Refined White Sugar, 75 bbls Orlesng t«1olasses, 60 bbls S. H. Molasses, in bbls bbls and bbls, 30 bbls of S. H. Syrup, a general stock of Teas, 33 bbls Crusncd Sugar, a large stock of Tobacco, 154 boxes of Raisins, in whole, half and quarter boxes, 40 boxes of Star Candles, 75 boxes of Soap, German, Orleans, Soda, White, Fancy, 85 boxes of assorted Candies, Cenfectiouaries of all kinds and varieties, 30 boxes of Lemon Syrup, 30 boxes of Starch, 15 boxes of Mus tard, 30 boxes of Pepper Sauce, 100 doieu of Blacking, a general stock of Tubs, Buckets, and \Vooden-Ware, also, Glass,all'sites, 60 dozen Brooms, 200 kegs Nails, all size#, Rice, Mackerel, Herring, Indigo, Maddef, Nutmegs, Cloves, &c. A heavy stock of Wrapping Paper, also, a large quantity of Writing Paper, aud Stationery of all kinds, Act, &c.
Terre-Haute, July 13th, 1855 dtf.
Roborantia is a safe and thorough cure for Fever and Ague, Remittent Fever, Cold Chills and all Bilious diseases.
It does not merely break these
diseases,
July 30 '55, cUw-tf.
entire stock of Family Groceries at the above establishment, and greatly replenished the same with n«w purchases, I am readv and will take pleasure in waiting on my bid customers and the public, generally, in the line of eatables, of every kind. It is useless to say what I intend to keep, as everything in the ^3Ter8ons"cfesiring anything in tn« a in a 1 a in a a cure, w|ll be found store ready to be dealt I jw- —4
but
cures them, and never brings on Rheumatism. Palsy, or other diseases, but on the contrary helps to remove them.
It cleanses the Stomach and Bowels, produces a healthy action of the liver and SKID, carries off the corrupt humors from the sy1' tem, and leaves you strong and healthy is good for young and old, male and ft®*
We challenge you to find a person WHO has tried the Roborantia without beingcu ed, and we refer you to all who have sold it, to say if these statements are
not
true,
and if you try it, you may be restored health and save yourself along
6JC
and much lime and money. Prepared and sold wholesale by Darling, Chemist, Cincinnati, 0-, sale by Doctor Allen Pence,
Terre-Hau
by dealers in the surrounding towns. N. B- Dealers will find the Robora article that will give satisfaction customers and yield a fair profit.
SELLING OFF AT CAST,, raEENTIRE^TOCK
an(j
J.
out to customers. July30-dtf
ADAMS.
J1-..:-: o„«tliine in t"8 ?."'
them a
wiii uiJ ueruiui tu Mr. L. 3. Fish ready to wait on tnero hours.
Terre-Haute, Augr.4,
'55-diw.
NEW LINE TO CHICAGO
TERRE-HAUTE MDAUM
One"^nirongh Passenger Train (SUNDAYS EXCKWEO.) -y
AFTER
Monday. J»iy i8- Jf*
Train will l«.v» IL„ and arrive at the crossing
A.
onnect-
cago'.Branch,at 11:15 o'clock, A-M-,
ing with the tram of the »o4D ILLINOIS CENTRAL BOA" lLbinuis iT M. direct to Chicago, by
6 0
'0f Chic*?®
Returning—Leaves Crossing Branch on arrival of Rhnms
Sautest(k"
at 3:45 P. M„ and reaches Terre-Bau« 45 P.M.
tor£hrlnARt*ENT°,S^ri»t«,d»-
June 29. 1855-dwtf