Terre Haute Daily Gazette, Volume 2, Number 272, Terre Haute, Vigo County, 17 April 1872 — Page 1

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Op^ns Mondays and Thursdays at 6 p. Nelson -Closes Tuesdays fc Saturdays at 11 a. Opens Tuesdays & Saturdays at 10 a. ra

WEEKLY MAILS.

isonvllle via Riley, Cookerly, Lewis, Coffee and HewesvlUe—Closes Fridays at 9 p. m. Opens Fridays at 4 p. m. Ashboro via Christy's Prairie-

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Money Order office and Delivery windows onen from

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and stamp office open from 7.30 a. m. to 8 p. ra. On Sundavsopen from 8 a. m. to 9 a. m. No Monev'Order business transacted on Sunday. L.A.BURNETT P.M.

Announcements.

We are authorized to announce the name of JOHN C. MEYER as a candidate for Sheriff, subject to the decision of the Republican Nominating Convention.

LOUIS DUENWEG hereby announces himself as a candidate for County Treasurer, subject to the decision of the Republican Convention.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 17,1872.

Additional Local News.

WE learn that 40,000 copies of Hon. D. W. Voorhees' late speech have been subscribed for, to be circulated as a campaign document.—Journal.

THE following is the first editorial in the Terre Haute Express under the new management: ''A nine pound female innocent is 'roughing it' in Mark Twain's family."—Ind. Eve. Journal.

AT the May election the following will be the voting places in the various Wards:

First Ward—Ninth Street Engine House. Socond Ward—Reese's Carpenter Shop.

Third Ward—Thompson's Cooper .Shop. Fourth Ward—No. 3 Engine HouseFifth Ward—McKeen's Lumber Yard.

THE talented editor of the Indianapolis Journal facetiously suggests that the Terre Haute GAZETTE would be "squelched" if he should allude to it as one of the provincial press." No more than the Journal was when referred to as the provincial press by the logical and philosophical Deacon Smith, of the Cincinnati Gazette.

THE Republican Congressional Convention which convenes in our neighboring little city of Brazil on the 12th of June, is exciting the serious consideration of some two or three hundred of our Republican aspirants for the Congressional honors and emoluments now enjoyed by the oratorical Daniel. This on the principle, that "while there is life there is hope." Alas, deluded dunces, that nomination is even now cut and dried.

THE Fanny Price Company presented "The Stranger," and the laughable farce of Slasher and Crasher," to an audience moderate in' size, but large in enthusiasm. This, because the plays selected by Manager Hanchett, as usual, were first-class, ,and appropriate to the occasion, while they were splendidly rendered, with a very few exceptions, on the part of the members of the company. Miss Price aud Mr. Hanchett did their parts exceedingly well, and kept their auditors in a perpetual state of merriment.

CRAWF. SCOTT, since he took charge of the boot aud shoe establishment lately owned and operated by F. Crawford, Esq., has, by judicious advertising, created a breeze of business in the concern, astonishing to his assistants, the public, aud even himself. Iu this issue he renews the good work with a will that will not fail to command away to make mouey at a rapid rate. We are gratified to note Mr. Scott's success in this liue of business we think he thoroughly understands it. We know it is a mighty good place to get mighty good hargaius.

THE Banner wants some of the city "pap," and petitions the Council accordingly. "Uncle Fabby," the editor, simply wants pay for publishing the ordinances, sufficient to remunerate him for translation aud composition on the same. Of course, he don't expect or care to make any money out of it. Mr. Crawford, of the Committee on Printing, says he don't know what to do with it. Had he not better lay that on the table, as he moved in the case of the GAZETTE'S offer to do the exclusive advertising of the city free of charge? In this mildly modest request of Uncle Fabby, we hope he will bear in miud, and apply' to the Banner the same suggestions he offered about the GAZETTE, and the city printing "towit:" that he has but little circulation, anyhow. Everybody knows that the remark applies with ten times more force in the case of the Banner than in the

GAZETTE.

THAT Grand Union Hotel, Indianapo. lis, was sold at bankrupt sale yesterday, to Mr. Henry Sheets, son of the late William Sheets, of that city, at the nice little consideration of $184,200, a little over $20,000 less than its estimated value. Mr. S. purchased the property more to secure the stock subscribed by aud the lot which was purchased of his father, than anything else. The whole concern was mortgaged to the extent of $100,000 and claims due to thejamount of $17,000,all of which to be assumed by the purchaser, as a part of the consideration paid,

The bidding was exceedingly lively for a time, a number of Indianapolis capitalists organized into syndicates and Eastern hotel men taking a hand. Henry 3 Sbee£, however, possessed the "trump."

Mr. Sheets will have the property thorpogbJy impaired* *^11

A GOOD RECORD.

City Treasurer's Annual Report. Read at the meeting of the City Council, convened in regular session, last evening:

CITY TREASURERS' OFFICE, 1 TERRE HAUTE, April 15, 1872.

To the Hon. Mayor and Common Council: GENTLEMEN:—I herewith submit my report of the receipts and expentitures of the city, from May 13, 1871, to April 13, 1872, (li months) and the assets and liabilities at date:

RECEIPTS.

No'mal School fund from M. Schcemehl 5 19,308 39 Normal School lund loan Mc-

Keen & Minshall o,U00 00 Normal School lund from Del. List, 1870 1,913 44

Errors and remittances Fire certificates redeemed.

Total disbursements

$26,221 83

R. R. Sinking fund from M. Scbcemebl i,o24 00 R. R. Sinking fund from Dei.

List, 1870 262 88 R. R. Sinking fund from Prairie City Bank, Int l/» 34

R. R. Sinking fund from M. Schoemelii 3,527 to R. K. Sinking fund irom

Prairie City Bank, Int 20 30 R. R. Interest fund from Prairie City Bank loan 3,086 26 R. R. Interest fund from Del.

Cemetery frnd from M. Schceiiithl 1,092 00 Cemetery fund collected 1,088 60

General fund from M. Schoemehl 4,818 15 General fund from Del. List 1870 6,171 06 General fund loan from J. G.

Crain 5,000 00 General fund from National State Bank 10,000 00 General fund loan C. Rose 5,000 00 Fines and costs paid by Mayor

Thomas 1,375 53 Second street grading account 326^15 License account '9i8 75 Mark, 30 Sewerage From miscellaneous sources.... 981 40 From benefits of opening streets 394 40

K. bonds 8 7,000 00 Banker's commission and Bills of Exchange 45 55 int. paid Prairie City Bank on

3,966 22

List, 1870 525 78

7,160 12

2 180 50

36,046 79

Taxes collected irom Duplicate of 1871 53,556 07

53,556 07

Total Receipts 5129,131 53 DISBURSEMENTS. Interest on E., T. H. & C. R.

Joan 109 29

Normal School Bonds redeemed 22,500 00 Interest paid on same 1,786 44

Old note paid C. Rose 2,125 00 Loans rejunded... 15,000 00

Officers'salaries •. 7,764 53 Fire Department 9,409 77 Police Force 10,543 M) Street repairs 3,919 81 Assessment (City Commissioners) 626 00 Board of Health 112 50Gas 7,898 48 Printing, advertising aiid stationery 1,433 43 Cemetery 594 77 Jail expenses 2,019 17 Lamps and lampposts 558 51 Wells 398 42 City clock '. 100 00 Dead animals... 60 00 Election expenses 49 00 Attorneys tees (Mack & Havens) 350 00 Markets 474 62 Specific 2,260 62 Rent and fuel 869 28 Small-pox 647 80 Interest on notes 1,015 37

7,149 84

24,286 44

License refunded 10 00 Damages paid for opening streets 489 70 Treasurer's fees on miscellaneous collections and money put out

524 96

1,024 66

17,125 00

50,132 51

274 62 75 59

Total assets 169,269 17 LIABILITIES. E.,T. H. & C. R. R. Bonds #100,000 00 Note of National State Bank.. 5,000 00 Note of C.Rose 5,000 00 Note oi Prairie City Bank 3,086 26 Assessor's salary due 600 00 Assets over liabilities to balance 55,582 91

348 21

1U0,066 66

Cash on hand to balance.,

100,066 66 29,064,87

Total 129,131 53 The assets and liabilities of the city are as follows:

ASSETS.

E., T. H. & C. R. R. Stock 8100,000 00 Tax on duplicate of 1871—not collected 38,378 30 Urder on the city of Effingham, Ills 1,826 00 Cash on hand 29,064 87

Total 3169,269 17 Respectfully submitted, JOHN PADDOCK,

City Treasurer.

NOTE.—$3,550 for Fire Alarm Telegraph was omitted in the statement of liabilities, which leaves assets over liabilities $52,082.91.

BILLIARD EXHIBITION.—Messrs.

bert Gamier and Maurice Daly, with Madame Garnier, will give an exhibition at the Terre Haute House Billiard Hall, on Thursday and Friday evenings, April 18tn and 19th, and on Friday afternoon at 4 o'clock. Those who have witnessed the extraordinary performance ot Mr. Garnier, express high admiration of his skill, wnich looks almost like magic. Mr. Daly performs some wonderful hand strokes, and Madame Garnier joius in making the exhibition entertaining. Fifty cents admission reserved seats, 2-5 cents extra.

THE Hon. B. N. Stevens, Democrat, who represents the Fifth District in Congress, has again been beard from. This time he is franking Dan Voorhees' late speech on "The Plunder of Eleven States by the Republican party." Comment is unnecessary.—Peoria Transcript.

Indeed, comment is unnecessary, taking the above in connection.

Testimonial to John Dillon. At the close of the comedy of "Paul Pry" at the Michigan Avenue Theatre, lasteveniug, John Dillon was enthusiastically called before the curtain. He was halting along betweeu an excuse and a speech, in his own inimitable style, when Harry Richmond came quietly behind him and took him by the ear, at the same time shaking a most elegant gold mounted cane before his face, saying "Mr. Dillon I haven't much to say to you, for I have just received this instrument with a request that I cane you, which I proceed to do thus aud with^a great flourish as though he would brain him with it, laid it lightly in his haud and retired. John sweetly murmured that he was worse off than before, and retired amid storms of applause.—Chicago Evening Mail.

THE

Goodyear Manufacturing Com

pany are getting out their spring styles Among these is a porous gutta-percha beefsteak, a sponge buckwheat cake, and an elastic india-rubber fowl, warranted with care to last for years.

MR. JOSEPH B. AGNEW,

who recently

died in Appanoose township, Hancock county, 111., at the age of 58 years, is said to have been the one who set fire to the Mormon temple at" Nauvoo, III., at the time of the troubles at that place.

WHAT the Missouri Republican particularly admires in the New York World, is "the robust ability shown in looking crow-eyed at things political,"

WATER WORKS.

Mr. Minshall Assumes the Perpendicular,

An Ornate Oratorical Forresttonian Flonrish.

Regular session of the City Council, a full board present, His Honor, Mayor Thomas, in the chair. Thejwater works ordinance, (hitherto published in these columns,) was called up by Mr. Hager.

Mr. Whitaker offered the following minority report of the Water Works Committee To the Mayor and Council:

The Committe to whom was referred the application of the Water Works Company to have the stock of the city transferred to that corporation in consideration ot certain water privileges, respectfully report that they are not disposed to advise the transfer of the same, unless the company is prepared to make an exhibit of its present condition financially—to give the amount of stock subscriptions, with the names of the subscribers, and an assurance that three times the amount subscribed by the city has been subscribed by private individuals. Unless this is done, your committee, recommends the rejection of the proposition.

J. R. WHITAKER, CHAS. R. PEDDLE.

Mr.Coats—I was a member of that committee, but never saw that. Mr. Hager—That's the 'minority report.

Mr. Forrest—I move that it be amended to show that it is the minority report. It says it is the report of the committee, and that is not the fact.

Mr. Peddle—This is the only report there is. Mr. Hager—Mr. Chairman, Mr. Minshall, of the Water Works Company, is here to-night, and will make a statement, if the Council will hear him. Consent.

MR. MINSHALL'S REMARKS. MR. PRESIDENT AND GENTLEMEN OF THE COUNCIL: My purpose in coming here this evening is not to take any part in this discussion I want the Council to act in this matter on their own judgment, uninfluenced. I come here to submit a communication from the American Association of Mining Engineers, regarding a contemplated visit to this city. However, while this subject is up, it may be well for me to correct some erroneous impressions that may exist in the minds of some. I have just heard what is called the minority report of a committee previously appointed. If the gentlemen will carefully consider for a moment they will know that individual subscriptions to stock is influenced largely by the action of the Council subscriptions to stock will also be regulated largely by water orders or promises. If you wait for men to subscribe the whole amount of stock, you can not get it, and tte water works will be a failure. I have no speculative interest in this matter. I simply entered upon the enterprise as one willing to take a hand and do my part as a citizen, and will put some money in it, if it promises anything at all. I think that in time, investments in water works will prove remunerative and paying, but will not at present—to the stockholder. I think, and will say frankly to this Council, that it is the best opportunity this city will have for a long time, to secure water works. That it is getting them economically, I believe. I think it as good a bargain as the city will ever be able to make in the matter of water works. If the city constructs them, they will be operated as a political machine, and would be very much more expensive than if the city accede to the terms of the company's proposals, and pass the pending ordinance.

Another thing the gentlemen should bear in mind, is the fact, that this Council was petitioned—by 75 or 80per cent, of the representatives of the property valuation of the city to make a downright donation of the money to the Terre Haute Water Works Company—many of the largest taxpayers subscribed to that petition,asking that donation. When it was found that this Council had no legal right to make that donation, the company asked the subscriptions to the capital stock, by the city and now propose to give certain water privileges, which proposition is now before your honorable body, and which certainly is something in return. If this body then properly considers the large petitions alluded to above, they certainly can justify themselves in acceding to this very liberal proposition of the company. It is the making of a contract, and not a donation, bear in mind. But, as said before, my business here is not this, but in relation to a communication from Philadelphia, referred to ere I.commenced these rather desultory remarks.

The minority report before the Council, following Mr. Minshall's remarks, Mr Reese moved the adoption of the same, which was seconded by Mr. Miller.

The Mayor—The ordinance is in the regular order of business. The adoption of this report would lay the ordinance over.

Mr. Hager—This is the report of a select committee. The Mayor-This is the minority report from the committee to which was referred the subject.

Mr. Hager—This report should properly have came up at the last meeting, and really I don't know whether it is in order.

The Mayor—If the report is adopted it would go on record. Mr. Hager—We cannot receive the report for the present, and then go on with the ordinance and act upon that at the same time.

Mr. Peddle—I move that the report be received and filed. Mr. Whitaker—I object to the report being filed until there is some action taken.

Mr. Peddle— The report can be received and filed. The May or—Proper courtesy, at least, is that it should be received.

Mr. Peddle—If there were two reports, the majority and minority, could both be received.

The Mayor—What dispositions will you make of the report as presented Mr. Miller—I move that it be received.

Mr. Crawford—Placed on the record? The Mayor—Of course. Mr. Forrest—There is no use placing it on record unless you adopt it.

Mr. Hager—Mr. Chairman: TLeadop* tion of one or the other reports will settle one of them.

Mr. Forrest—This will settle it. I move it be laid on the table. A call of the ayes and noes by the chair resulted in the affirmation of Mr. Fornet'g motion. ,7m'5

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The Mayor—Now the ordinance comes up in the regular order of business. Mr. Hager called for the reading of the ordinance and the calling of the ayes and noes.

The Clerk then read the first section on which MR. FORREST SAID.

MR. PRESIDENT On the last meeting of the Council, I voted to strike out the emergency clause of the water works ordinance, giving as my reason, that the propositions of the company and the ordinance should have been published that the people might know what it was. I think all legislation should go a little slow, as hasty legislation is a great detriment to the country, aud has been for years. That proposition, sir, has been published in the papers, and, I believe, generally read aud understood. There has been no remonstrance made to this Council against these works. Nobody has come here to us and said, don't accept this proposition don't make this appropriation.

I believe a resolution was offered, at the last meeting night of this Couucil, offering to refer this to the vote of the people. I believe, sir, that we have been selected, and sent here for this purpose. There is no law to refer this to the vote of the people. We are here for voting for or against adopting or rejecting this proposition. We are the proper parties to do it nobody else ought to do it. I, for one, am prepared to vote. So far as my individual vote is concerned for the ordinance, and am ready to take the consequences and bear the responsibilities. I expect to vote for the ordinance for a good many reasons Look back, sir, to last summer, at the parched condition of this whole town when, sir, if one single spark had broken out iu the thickly settled part of this city, the whole town might have been swept away. The water iu this town would have been as nothing compared to the fiery elements. The flames would have laughed at it. The indications are that we are going to have just such auother summer, sir. Look, sir we have now not less than four hundred squares in our city. Imagine

four

hundred drinking places imagine

in the public square a public fountain, public water facilities in all the school houses, engine houses aud in our chamber here public water at our haud, just as much, sir, as we desire. Then look ahead, sir, to the business houses, residences shops, and every place all over this city fully supplied where water is so much needed. Imagine our city dotted all over with these sparkling fountains who is it that would not give $50,000 to have the city of Terre Haute as it should be then, compared to what she is now I don't know of anybody who would not give $50,000 to have four hundred drinking places, and water made free iu every public house in town and the city dotted all over with fountains, from which a stream of water can b& thrown anywhere, almost all over thjs city. With them safe guards protecting us from the devouring elements, is not the City Council justified in giving $100,000 advance in an enterprise like this? As forme, if as a member of this Council, I should vote against this ordinance to-night, and iu a few weeks afterwards these devouring elements should break out somewhere in town, and destroy some of our beautiful blocks, how would I feel when the owners of those blocks would come to me and say, "You, sir, are responsible for this destruction and dire desolation you voted against the water works ordinance, and now where is my property In ashes, sir!" [Sensation.] I don't want any such persons charging me as being accessory to such crime as this would be.

But I see Mr. Gilman waiving his hand, and I will stop. [Laughter.] I made an agreement before I commenced with Mr. Gilman, that when he thought I had said enough, ne yvas to hold up his hand.

Vent was here given to long pent up "from explosive laughter" by all pressent, which, when suppressed,

Mr. Whitaker said: I am no orator. [Laughter] and exect to say but very little on this subject, cannot take Mr. Forrest's view of this matter. Every one in my ward that I come in contact with says "we don't need this appropriation." "We don't need any water down this way."

Mr. Minshall, by consent—We are required to put down twelve miles, and it will be put down whenever the majority of the people patronzie the company.

Mr. Whitaker—It is the universal clamor among the people down my way that the works are for a certain class. Personally, I am willing for waterworks and am willing to pay my share, but the wishes of my constituency I am determined to obey. For that reason I vote against the passage of this ordinance.

In this matter of four hundred squares, I will ask if he has calculated the city's expense for four hundred fire plugs at $25 each. This alone amounts to two hundred thousand dollars.

Mr. Crawford—Can I ask you whatyou base your calculations on. Mr. Whitaker—Twenty-five dollars for every square, and four hundred squares would make two hundred thousand dollars, as I figured.

Mr. Hager—Bnt that would amount to but twenty thousand. [Laughter.] Mr. Whitaker May be I did make a little mistake. [Loud laughter.]

Mr. Miller. Mr. President, 1 come up here the last meeting expecting to vote for this, expecting that our committee would make a report but they made none, and I thought if we put it off until this meeting we might get a get a report. To-night it is in about the samesbape. Among the people I mix up with during the day, there is a good deal of feeling, especially when I came down here to pay my taxes the other day. I think it would be a good idea to postpone action on this ordinance for another week. I therefor move that the Council now adjourn for one week. Seconded by Mr. Whitaker.

Mr. Crawford—Do you mean for one week or one meeting. Mr. Miller.—One week. I hear a good deal of talk against this matter a good many have came to me and warned me against it. This will give them a chance to remonstrate.

Mr. Hager—This thing was postponed at the last meeting for the express purpose to give the people a chance to remonstrate. If the member would take the sense of his entire wards I think it would change his opinion in this matter, and perhaps his vote. If he can not take the responsibility, let him vote against it. If he is afraid, better not vote at all.

Mr. Miller—I think probably if it should be brought before the people, it would be-a little mixed. I would rather see the Council act upon it.

Mr. Hager—Take the. responsibility, and don't be afraid. Mr. Miller—There's no use in being afraid or urging up in this thing, you can take yonr time. For my part I am in favor of the works, but am acting for the people.

Mr. Hager—You are one of the people. Mr. Miller—I am one of it: 140 or 150 pounds. [Laughter.]

Mr. Minshall, by consent, here made a few remarks in the same line of argument above fiven.

TERRE HAUTE, IND.: WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON, APRIL 17, 1872. NO.

The motion of Mr, Miller for postponement, was then put aud lost. Mr. Whitaker here again protested against the passage of the ordinance.

Mr. Peddle did not know that it was any use to oppose the majority, but should conscientiously vote against the ordinance.

The ordinance was then read over, section by section, and passed. Messrs. Peddle, Whitaker and Reese voting nay each time.

And so the water works ordinance, after an eventful career, is passed though it met with conscientious and manly resistance from honorable gentlemen, who did their whole duty as they thought, to their constituency. Their opponents cordially credit them with the greeting, "well done, good and faithful servants of the people."

The Yery Latest News

(UP TO 3 O'CLOCK P. M. TO-DAY.)

By the Pacific and Atlantic Telegraph.

The London Times on the Genera Arbitration Question.

England Not Committed to Arbi tration

And Will Withdraw from the COD ference

If the Claims for Consequential Damages are Persisted in.

&c.» &c.

&C.j

LONDON, April 17.—The Times, this morning, editorially discusses the situation, concerning the Geneva arbitration, and very emphatically declares that England has not committed herself to arbitration and also states, evidently upon authority, that, if the claim for consequential damages are still persisted in by the United States, and not withdrawn on or before the fifteenth of June, on that date they will formally withdraw from the conference.

NEW YORK, April 17.—Allarragements are completed for the great Republican mass meeting in this city this evening. Stands are erected in the square facing the Institute, and prominent speakers will address the outsiders, should the hall be crowded.

The committee of twenty-five appointed by the Liberal Republican meeting at Cooper Institute on Friday last, met yesterday afternoon and formed a permanent organization. F. A. Conkling is chairman of the committee appointed to arrange with the Erie, New York Central, Pennsylvania Central and Baltimore & Ohio roads for special trains to be run through from New York to Cincinnati on the Saturday and Monday before the Convention.

A Times' special, from Washington, says that the arms investigation ends today with the examination of Secretary Belknap, by Schurz.

The New York Custom House Committee hold a meeting on Saturday morning, but it is not probable that any more witnesses will be examined.

NEW YORK, April 17.—A Washington special to the Tribune says it is understood that the reply of our Government to Earl Granville's'note, is to be prepared, and will go out in to-day's steamer.

A copy of the American supplementary case, or the replication to the British case, was received by Secretary Fish, on Monday or Tuesday, and laid before the Cabinet at a meeting yesterday, but not discussed. It is a considerably shorter document than the case proper.

The Tribune's special also says, it is pretty clear that the bill of Mr. Dawes, reported yesterday, does not receive the unqualified approval of a single member of the Ways and Means Committee. Mr. Dawes leaves for his home in Massachusetts to-day.

NEW YORK, April 17.—Secretary Boutwell informed Collector Arthur that the issuing of invoice only, instead of bills of lading, manifest and invoice, as heretofore, will be sufficient to pass goods to destined inland. The delays to merchants in Philadelphia, Chicago, Cincinnati and other cities, have been greatly increased by the necessity of waiting the return of the bill of lading to New York, before they could have the goods shipped.

SAN FRANCISCO, April 17.—A Morse memorial meeting was held yesterday afternoon at City Hall. Mayor Alvord, President, and James Gamble, General Superintendent Western Union Telegraph, Secretary. Eulogistic speeches were made by several prominent citizens, and resolutions adopted. The meeting was well attended.

The Washose stock excitement was unabated yesterday, and every kind of stock continues advancing, and the market closed exceedingly firm. The Crown Point mining property is six hundred feet in extent, and its present value is fifteen millions.

TOLEDO, O., April 17.—Pursuant to a call from the'Washington Morse Memorial Committee, the Chamber of Commerce hall was crowded yesterday P. M. with citizens assembled to do honor to the memory of Prof. Morse. Resolutions were adopted acknowleding indebtedness to the illustrious discoverer, and expressing grateful homage to his transcendant generosity, and paying tribute to

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memory.

CINCINNATI, April 17.—The coal cart drivers joined the striking shpvelers today. Some three or four drivers, who remained with their carts, were stoned, this forenoon, and the coal officers were threatened. About one thousand men are now on a strike. A meeting of the coal drivers is called for this evening, to try and arrange the matter. Men are plenty at two dollars per day, but they are afraid to take the strikers'

The steamer Leslie Coombs struck on rook ftt Dog Creek, on the Kentucky

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river, on Monday, stove a hole in the bottom of the engine, turned the bottom up and sunk in sixty feet of water. Henry Lockhart, the cook, of Portsmouth, Ohio, was drowned. The boat was engaged in towing for the Red River Iron Company. Her crew came in a yawl forty-five miles to Clay's Ferry, tnence by stage to Lexington. The boat is a total loss no insurance.

THE MARKETS BY TELEtfRAPH.

FLOUR—Fair demand and firm at $6@ 6.50. WHEAT—Active at §1.25}£@1.253£ for No. 2.

CORX—Fairly active and strong at 41@ 41%c for fresh, and40£@40Mc in store for No. 2.

OATS—Steady and unchanged at 3S}4@ 33^c. RYE—Dull at 70@71c.

BARLEY—Firmer at 56@57c for No. 2. in store. HIGHWINES—Quiet at 83c.

LARD—Firm at $8.52%@8.55. PORK—Fairly active and lower at $11.80 for cash, mess.

CATTLE—Active and unchanged. HOGS—Dull and easier at [email protected] for common to choice.

To-morrow night,

LUCBETI& BOBOIi

In active rehearsaj, the Sensational Drama of

The Serpent on the Hearth!

Grand Fancbon Matinee Saturday at

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Chicago Market. CHICAGO, April 17.

Cincinnati Market. CINCINNATI, April 17.

COTTON—Quiet. FLOUR—Dull and unchanged. WHEAT—[email protected]. CORN—Steady. OATS—42@45c. MESS PORK—Held at §14.00. CUT MEATS—Steady bulk shoulders 4Vs@5%c.

HOGS—Steady receipts 389. PROVISIONS—Held firmer. WHISKY—Steady at 84c.

New York Market. NEW YORK, April 17.

COTTON—Dull, low middling 22%c middlings 2&%c. FLOUR—Quiet.

WHEAT—Dull. CORN—71c. O ATS—51 @55c. PORK—$13.25. LARD—9J^c. HOGS—Steady, 5@5^c receipts 3,000. WHISKY—Quiet, 88c. LINSEED OIL -Steady,*90@91c. SUGAR—Dull. COFFEE—Dull.

Liverpool Market. LIVERPOOL, April 17.

WHEAT—Winter lis 4d Milwaukee 10s 8d@lls. CORN—27s 3d.

PORK—49s. BEEF—66s 6d. BACON—28s 3d. LARD—Advanced 6d, now 41s.

AMUSEMENTS.

E A O S E

Manager, D. HANCHETT.

WEDNESDAY EYE., APRIL 17,

Fourth night of the brilliant Tragic Artiste,

Miss

Fanny

B. Price!

"Who will appear this evening as

Zoe, the Octoroon!

P.M.

8®" Seats can be secured at Bartlett A But' ton's Book Store.

O W I N A

THIRD ANNUAL BALL

OF THE

Friendly Sons of St. Patrick

Will be held at the above Hall, on

THURSDAY EYE., APRIL 18, '72.

We hope to make this one of the

Grandest Affairs of the Season!

All are cordially invited to attend.

RECEPTION COMMITTEE—John K. Durkan, Michael Tierney, John M. Cleary, Henry McCabe.

FLOOR MANAGERS—C. S. Cronin, James Hogan, Julius Rabado, T. J. Powers, T. P. Horan, Edward Roache, Patrick Mangan, John Downey.

TICKET AGENTS—A. McDonald, M.

O'Connell.

Music by Prof. Toute's Band.

TICKETS OF ADMISSION' #1.50.

SPECIAL NOTICES.

ON MARBIAOE.

Happy Relief for Yonnff Men from the effects oi Errors and Abases in early life. Manhood restored. Nervous debility cured. Impediments to Marriage removed. New method of treatment. New and remarkable remedies. Books and Circulars sent free, in sealed envelopes. Address, HOWARD ASSOCIATION, No. 2 South Ninth St., Philadelphia. Pa, dec28

LEGAL.

Application for License.

OTICE is hereby given that the^ underto egi license to sell spiiitous and intoxicating liquors in less quantities than a quart at a time for the space of one year. The premises on which said liquors are to be sold and drank are located at the corner of First and Ohio streets, known as the Clark House. ap!16dw3 EUGENE BRUNING.

Nsigneu will apply to the Connty Commis sionersat their next regular session In June for

State of Indiana, County of Yigo, ss.

Common Pleas Court, April Term, 1S72. NANCY MARIA SLATOR vs. JAMES SLATOR—Petition for Divorce.

THE

defendant, James Slator, is hereby notified that the plaintiff herein has filed her petition, asking for a divorce, with an affidavit that the defendant is a non-resident of the State ol Indiana.

Notice is therefore hereby given to the defendant that he be and appear in the Common Pleas Court on the first day of its August ~erm, 1872, then and there toanswer, demur or confess said petition, or the same will be taken by default. MARTIN HOLL1NGER, Clerk.

April 4,1872. 8w3

Administrator's Notice.

rriHE undersigned has Been appointed Admin_L istratrix de bonis nam. of the estate of Andrew Kaufman, late of Vigo county. Indiana, deceased. KATR1MA KAUFMAN.

April 3,1872. 8wS

LTOBEB.

L. LINDSEY,

COMMISSION LUMBER DEALER. Office, No. 482 West Front Street

CINCINNATI, 9HI9,

1 :.s sictu

MEDICAL.

The Great World Tonic

AND

System Renovator!

What the Public Should Know.

WABASHThese

BITTERS Bitters are a purely vegetable Tonic, the component

Drugs having been selected with

the greatest care as to their medicinal Properties. They are no cneap compound prepared with common whisky.

WABASH

work.

BITTERS Just the thing for morning lassi-

WABASH

tude and depression of spirits caused by late hours or over-

BITTERS Are an infallible remedy for Dyspepsia, Heart Burn, Ac., imparting tone and impulse to the di

gestive organs, by their healthy action on the orgs tomach, Liver and Kidneys.

WABASH

BITTERS Taken regularly three times a day in small wintglassful doses will give strength, liealth and vigor,

and a cheerful and contented disposition.

WABASHTake

BITTERS it if want pure, rich, electrical blood—blood that invigorates your system, and gives the

glow of health to your cheek.

WABASH

BITTERS Area sure Preventative of a Chil and Intermitent Fevers.

WABASH

BITTERS Cannot be excelled as a morning Appetizer, Promoting good Diestion, and are infallible for all seases arising from a deranged

and debilitated stomach.

WABASH

BITTERS Are the best Bitters in the world for purifying the Blood, cleansing the Stomach, gently stimu

lating the Kidneys and acting as a mild cathartic. TkR. ARNAUD,

Sole Proprietor and Manufacturer of WABASH BITTERS, southeast corner of Ohio and Fifth Sts.

Terre Haute, Ind. aug26tfS

SEWING- MACHINES.

N E W

Wheeler & Wilson

OFFICE REMOVED

HITDSOltf'.S BLOCK,

Opposite the Postoflice.

CALL AND SEE

THE

"NEW" MACHINE!

EVERY M4CHLVE

Warranted for Three Years!

qUEENSWARE.

CHEAP STORE.

WISH to eail the attention of the citizens ot Terre Haute and vioinity to my very large and selected stock of

Crockery,

Glass,

Queenerarare,

WHITE AND BAND CHINA,

Fancy Goods

A E E

Silver Plated and Britania Castors,

Lamps, ChandAlierfl, Ac.,

Which I am offering at Wholesale and Retail at the very lowest figures. KT Call and see, even if you do not buy.

THEO. STAHJL,

mar26dwly IS South Fourth Street.

BOOTS AND SHOES.

CO W

ft"

$ a

O O PQ

OMNIBUS LINE.

Omnibus and Transfer Co.

FBI5FITH.& GIST, Propr's.

OFFICE—142 Main Street,

will attend to all calls left in call-boxes, promptly, for Depots, Balls or Pic-Nics, and convey passengers to any part of the city at reasonable rates. Also, baggage promptly called for, and delivered to any part of the city. Teams furnished for heavy hauling, on short notice. Please give us a call. apr4dtf GRIFFITH A GIST.

SOMETHING JfEW.

MEDIKONES—A

Book, (sent free), containing

a newly-discovered Cure for many DisMedielnes, of Interest to all.

1 newly-discovered without using Medicm™,

Addraes. Drs. WELJLS A STELL No. 87^ West

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