Terre Haute Weekly Gazette, Terre Haute, Vigo County, 2 September 1886 — Page 1

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REPUBLICANS.

Captain Murphy Slaughtered Nominate Mattox,

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And to Make Sure of Brotherton's Success Ovr McDonagh.

Warren for Clerk, Nevitt for Judge and Hammerly for Recorder.

A Tioket That Doesn't Enthuse Worth a Cent—Frank Fisbeck Put Up Against Cox.

from Saturday's Daily.

The eaucusing among the Republican county delegates and the hustling and button-holing by the candidates conti*ued last "night at the corner of Fourth and Ohio street until past 11 o'clock and the mysterious conclaves of two and three and sometimes half a dozen that were bunched under the stern and unsympathetic glare of the •leotric lamp made a most interesting and peculiar sight for even old hands in politics- Frequent excursions were made by delegates and candidates into Roach's saloon. The most favorid in this way were two colored delegates. One of them had on along linen duster and the other was tall and was abroad in the land in his shirt sleeves. It was the extraordinary event of their lives and never to their knowledge perhaps had they been treated so considerately befprOt

The first piece of news that got circulated around among the delegates yesterday evening was that Daniel Hirzel had positively refused to allow the convention to nominate him for County Treasurer. Mr. Hirzel was unyielding in his determination not to be a candidate against County Treasurer James Cox. This was a damper on the crowd and the leaders were in a great state of mind. A number of German citizens were looked over by them but none of them would take the race. Finally, in despair, a "committee," which was the title the bosses assumed,visited Herman Ra&be,a clerk in the First National Bank. They poured into his ear their doleful story and said they wanted him to run for a place and if he gavo his consent he would be nominated by acclamation. %Lr. Raabe was not inclined to favor the idea at all, knowing that they had been skirmishing around all over town before they came to him, but after much persuasion, moral and otherwise, he told him all right, to go ahead and he'd do the best he could. The bosses reported this to the delegates aud one load was off their minds.

But the biggest load was still there aud was as heavy as ever. That was the pickle the bosses were in over the shenff and auditorship. Justice Murphy strenuously refused to be slaughtered for the benefit of Mattox and bis friends were worked up to a point that boded no good for the party in case he was shoved aside for the eleventh hour candidate. But the bosses were clearly for making policy the test by which the offices should be distribute. They were if the mind that Mattox was to be preferred as a candidate to McDonagh, and had about concluded to take chances on shelving Murphy instead of Brotherton so as to make way for him. To say that Justice Murphy Grand Army friends were indignant at the proposed plan* would be drawing it mild. Brotnerton's friends favored this panl enthusiastically, knowing that Murphy's defeat meant the nomination of their candidate.

THE CONVENTION MEETS.

Organization With Col. R. W. Thompson as Chairman. The Republican convention was announced to meet at 10 o'clock this morning, but at that hour Dowling Hall was not a fourth full. However, the crowd began to gather more rapidly after that hour and at 10:30 the hall was nearly filled. Each delegation was assigned to a table. At 20 minutes of 11 o'clock H. H. Boudinot, chairman of the county committee, called the convention to order. A call of the roll showed that several wards and townships were not fully^^represented, and after a wait the convention went on to business. Mr. Boudinot suggested Col. R. W. Thompson for chairman and it was approved amid applause. When Col. Thompson stepped upon the stage from the body of the hall he was enthusiastically received.

OOH. THOMPSON'S SPEECH.

Col. Thompson said it always pleased him to meet with any large body of Republicans either privately or publioly and particularly did he like to meet with Vigo county Republicans. In his judgment there never was a time whet, there was greater necessity of Republicans doing their work well than now. Unfortunately for the country, he said the Democratic party was now in power and it had demonstrat­

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ed closely its incapacity governing the country, [applause] No party of mere negations can. It is competent only to destroy, not to build up. Today the Democrats are quarreling and squealing over the spoils and nothing else. The only question is what rascal they shall put in when they turn an honest man out [great applause and laughter]. Col. Thompson condemned the state administration, denounced the apportionment bill and said the people

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and assert themselves. He denied that this was a Democratic state and said a majority of the people of the state were today opposed to the Democratic party.

C. H. Goldsmith moved that when candidates were presented their names be simply announced. Carried.

Frank C. Danaldson was elected secretary. H. J. Huston moved that the nominations be made in the following order: Superior Judge, Clerk, Treasurer, Auditor, Sheriff, Recorder, Prosecuting Attorney, Commissioners, members of the Legislature, Surveyor and Coroner. A Sixth ward delegate in the interests of McDonagh, offered an amendment that the nominations be made in this order: Judge, Clerk, Sheriff, Treasurer, Auditor, Recorder, etc. The latter proposition -was promptly and enthusiastically voted down, showing that McDonagh stock was below par.

SUPERIOR JUDGE.

The names of H. C. Nevitt, S. C. Stimson and B. E. Rhoads were presented. Before the call was half way through it was evident that Nevitt was the coming s^an. General surprise was shown at the way Judge Rhoads' candidaoy was sat down upon. The ballot stood: Nevitt, 57££ Stimson, 32% Rhoads, 12. Mr. Nevitt briefly returned his thanks.

CLERK.

Here there was a buzz and it was seen that the contest would be close. The first ballot resulted: H. C. Pugh 28 John Warren, 40 L. S. Briggs, 34

The second ballot was: Pngh, 28 Warren, 45 Briggs, 29 The third and concluding ballot was Pugh, 20 Warren, 53 Briggs, 29 Fifty-two votes were enough to nominate and Mr. Warren was declared the nominee.

TREASURER.

Here was the surprise of the conven tion. Herman Raabe had gone home last night under the distinct understanding that he would be the man, the "coin mittee" having waited upon him and gotten his consent to run on the condi tion that he would be put through unanimously. The leaders have been hunting for a candidate for this plaoe for weeks. This morning Frank Fis beck was entered for the race and he knocked Raabe out. The vote stood: Fisbeck, 79 Richard Mcllroy, 16 Raabe, 7. Fisbeck was made the unanimous nominee. Raabe sat with the Third ward delegation and the look of Surprise on his face was a sight that was worth a quarter.

AUDITOR.

The names of Capt. James F. Murphy, J. S. YanCleave and J. V. Mattox were presented.

The first ballot stood: Murphy, 28 Van Cleave, 40 Mattox, 34. The second ballot was: Murphy, 18 Van Cleave, 35 Mattox, 49.

The third ballot was: Murphy, 2 Van Cleave, 27: Mattox, 73. Mattox was declared the nominee.

SHERIFF.

The names of R. P. Davis, Geo. Lock ridge, J. P. McDonagh, Arthur Deeter and R. R. Brotherton were presented. There was much confusion and alj though it was known that Brotherton had BO me 60 odd votes and had been nominated the secretaries couldn't reach a total that would prove. There was a wait of about fifteen minutes and then in order to settle it there was another call of the roll. It resulted as follows: Brotherton, 6414 Deeter, 9 McDonagh, 14 Lookridjge, 8% Davis, 6.

As was customary there was a motion made to make Mr. Brotherton's nomi nation unanimous. When it was put there were a number of "noes," which created quite a stir, showing the bad blood that had been engendered by the fight. The chairman announced that the nomination was made "practically unanimous."

RECORDER.

B. T. De Baun, Chas. Feltus, F. Pritchard, Levi Hammerly, G. W. Miller and W. C. Allen were named.

The first ballot was: De Baun, 18 Feltus, 10% Pritchard, 10 Hammerly, 50 Miller, 10%: Allen, 3.

The seoond was: De Baun, 27 Feltus, 5 Pritchard, 6 Hammerly, 55 Miller, 9.

Hammerly's nomination was made unanimous. PROSECUTOR.

D. W. Henry was nominated by acclamation. COUNTY COMMISSIONERS.

R. J. Sparks was nominated by acclamation for the disputed (the 2nd district) and S. S. Henderson was nominated on the fourth ballot for the 3rd district The votes on the last named stood:

First ballot—McGlone, 6 Henderson 39 Brill,

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Seoond ballot—McGlone, 3, Rogers, 30 Henderson, 43 Stark, 26. Third ballot—Henderson, 44 Stark, 23: Rogers, 35.

Fourth ballot—Henderson, 53 Rogers, 49. REPRESENTATIVES.

For the city member Wesley Glover was nominated, getting 74 votes to 28 for W. A. So ales.

For the country member W. W. Casto was nominated. There were two ballots. The first was: Jas. Long, 7 Casto 48 H. C. Diokerson, 47.

The seoond ballot was: Casto, 52 so 5 0 SURVEYOR, Frank Tuttle was nominated by acclamation.

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CORONER.

Peter Kornman was renominated by acclamation. R. S. Tennant proposed three cheers for the ticket and after giving them the convention adjourned.

Convention Notes.

How the McDonagh boom did collapse! What could the matter be? Two G. A. R. candidates were beaten: Capt. Murphy and Capt. Davis.

Webb Casto's nomination surprised some of them. Nick Filbeck was seen lying around among the delegates.

Most people can't understand what the convention had against. Judge Rhoads or Mr. Stimson.

Feltus didn't materialize very extensively. One of the delegates created a sensation by asking if there was any watef in the hall.

Wonder what Frank Armstrong's majority will be now? Does Raabe know what hit him? I

Will Raabe believe the Republican bosses after his experience with them at 5 p. M. yesterday?

Some persons think it's a good ticket to trade off in Johnston's interest. Coir men is not favorable to the ticket.

The unexpected did not happiSa this time. The GAZETTE has kejit the people posted as to what was going on, and it was correct.

There are soMe Republicans whd believe it is time for the gang to keep their hands off of nominating conventions.

W. C.. Allen has aright to feel sore over over his defeat. He has worked hard for the party and has gotten nothing in return but a knock-down whenever he asked for a nomination.

Brotherton profited by Capt. Murphy's defeat. It was his friends that engineered the slate though. Their cry was, "We've got to have Brotherton at all hazards."

Vesuvius in a State of Terrifying Eruption NAPLES, Aug. 29.—Mount Vesuvius is now in a violent state, and the people living in its vicinity have fled to the interior, where they are congregated in open fields, spending the most of their, time in prayer and supplication. Naples is almost depopulated, and the few people who still remain are almost panic stricken. The open spaces and squares of the city are filled with men and women upon their knees, offering up prayers to stay the eruption and save their lives. The same state of consternation exists at Bari, where the priests are proclaiming that the eruption is a visitation of God because of the wickedness of the people, and a consequent awakening of religious fervor has taken place. Nearly every person in the town can be seen in a devotional attitude at almost any time in the day or night.'

Johnston Catching it All Around. Covington People's Friend: Pharisee Johnston attempts to hide his cowardice under a cloak of immaculate virtue. It is feared Jint Teakettle Johnston will not survive this sudden attack of phariseical virtue.

Crawfordsville Review: Republicans ot good solid sense in this district must have unutterable contempt for their Congressional candidate, Johnston, whose flimsy excuse for declining to debate in joint discussion with Lamb, is known. If Johnston's opponent has certain charge* against his character as he asserts, which he has not refuted, most speakers would seize on them as an advantage, and would seek to make the most of it, but not so with that highly moral stick-in-the-mud from Parke county.

Mr. and Mme. A. E. Blanchard, dressmakers, 525 south Fifth street, are now prepared to do superior work in their line promtply and at reasonable prices.

No Trouble to Swallow

Dr. Pierce's "Pellets" (the original "little liver pills") and no pain or griping. Cure sick or bilious headache, sour stomach, and cleanse the system and bowels. 25 cts. a vial.

Thomas Hanlon, wife and daughter, left at noon today for New Albany on a visit of a week or more. They will make this city their future home until Mr. Hanlon is called to the west to accept a post tradership under the administration.

A CORRESPONDENT writes to the GAZETTE an interesting account of the Marengo Cave, thirty-eight miles from New Albany, which he recently visited. It was discovered nearly three years ago.

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Alexander's Return to Bulgaria ^One Continued Ovatioa.

The Cholera in Italy—Irish Evictions Causing Trouble.

PRINCE ALEXANDER.

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Conspirators Against Trouble.

BucaijtaacsT, Aug. 31.—Three leaders of the conspiracy against Prince Alexander, mcluding the treasurer of the revolutfcnary fund have taken refuge in this cit® The government decided to expel tKm and notified the infringers that tbjw must leave. The conspirators thereuSn appealed to the Russian legation f9 protection. Telegrams were p8ssin Aetween the legation and St. Petersftrg during the whole of last night. Bfrince Alexander will arrive at PhiUi^iXofts tomorrow.

BERBpr, Aug. 31.—The correspondent of the Vj&blatt at Franzensbad has had an inteftiew with M. Degiers, in which the Ruffian foreign minister stated that he wotA return to St Petersburg on Sept. 3d| He would go by .way of Berlin and would have another conference in thaft^l city with Prinoe Bismarck. Nothingfinal had been decided with regard to Bulgaria in his recent interview with the German chancellor, as it was not knotfa then that Prinoe Alexander would return to Sophia.

M. De Giers said he did not know pre but it was sure Russia would occupy Bulgaria while that country was tranquil. R&ssias position wo aid be very aelioate ftid critical should Prince Alexander infljbt upon the execution of the meh whf| led the conspiracy against him. MgDe Giers spoke in condemnation of Bpnce Alexander's course and alluding^ England's action in the premises said€hat she used everything that came within her reach as an instrument against Russia.

LONDO% Aug. 31.—Dispatches from St. Petersburg state that the leading Russian papers affect to have great fears conJ(Brning the fate of Bulgaria, "where," to quote the language of one of them, "thfere are two governments and two armi#. menacing each other with civil war/*1fe~ "The EpBdy pacification of Bulgaria'T declares another of these papers, "concerns other powers besides Russia."

The Nevoe Vremya declares that Prinoe Alexander must be prevented from returning to Sofia and says that all Russians would enthusiastically support any steps which Russia might take to prevent him.

IRISH AFFAIRS.

A Farmer Killed in Kerry.

TRAIIEE, Ireland, August 31.—A farmer named Flashire has been found dead with a bullet through his head in a field near his home in North Kerry. It is supposed that he was murdered because of Agrarian troubles

MEXICO.

Envoy Sedge wick and theu Cutting Case—The Mexican Bank.

CITY OF MEXICO, Aug. 31.—Mr. Sedgwick-, the special American envoy, had another consultation with Minister Jackson yesterday for the purpose of procuring date for his report to Secretary Bayard on the Cutting case. At the American legation nothing is said regarding the rumors in circulation concerning Mr. Sedgwick. «Minister Jackson has taken no part in the matter.

Indiana Politics.

Chicago Times: Hon. John E. Lamb, of Terre Haute, representative of the Eighth Indiana District in the Forty eighth Congress, was at the Grand Pacific Hotel yesterday. He has been nominated for Congress, and says he is certain of election, as bin district is handsomely Democratic. The Indiana delegation in Congress, he declares, will probably not be changed. It h&s now tea Democrats and three opposition. The Sixth, Ninth and Tenth Districts are Republicans three have small but reliable Democratic pluralities, while the remaning seven are safely Democratic. Mr. Lamb is confident that the Democrats will elect their State tioket by a handsome majority, and they will have a good working majority in the Legislature. The Republicans will hold their State convention next week, and they will be compelled to consider and take some action upon the liquor question. This is certain to hurt them, no matter what their action may be. The issue is forced upon them, and they can not evade it. The Democrats of the 8feate are satisfied with the administration.

,E. Littleton, who will be remembered as ivhe farmer who peppered the boys who xobbed his watermelon patch a few yearsr ago, recently presented to the letter carriers at the poetoffice a fine treat ot melons which were greatly enjoyed all except one who took an overdose*

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FARRINGTON, August 31.—[GAZETTE special.]—During the thunder storm last Saturday lightning struck the residence of Joseph Cnsick, of Nelson, and considering the curious pranks it cut its a wonder the occupants were not killed. The ourrent came down the kitchen flue shattering many of the bricks and making two large holes in the floor directly under the cook stove in which was a hot lire. Miss Shellie Cusick was standing at a table in front of the stove ironing. She was knocked over by the shock and remained unconscious for over an hour. Mr. Cusick keeps the Poetoffice and a grocery in one room of the house, and Mrs. Cusick had j^st stepped in there to get some sugar and while stooping over the barrel,

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was also hurled unconscious to the floor and nearly two hours elapsed befor she fully regained her senses. One of the hoops on the sugar barrel was splintered at the same time and the scoop knocked from Mrs. Cusick'shand. Some of the weather-boards were torn from the west end of the house, and a chicken standing near where the current went into the ground was as completely stripped of its feathers as though it had been taken through the regular process preparatory to being fried. Mrs. Cusick and daughter had not wholly recovered from the shock yet Sunday evening but they could fully realize they had a narrow escape.

The I. M. railroad company and their agents worked zealously to make their excursion to Terre Haute last Sunday the larg st of the season and success crowned their efforts as over seven hundred people were aboard. The train was run in three sections of six .coaches each and all were well filled. Mrs. W. H. Crowther and Mrs. A. J. Neugent are visiting relatives at Paris and Horace this week. Miss L. A. Hazzard, of Lewis Creek, Shelby County, lud., is visiting her grandmother Mrs. E. A. Coyle, and others. This place is

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near Terre Haute for the people to patronize excursions. A good many went over Sunday, but most all went in their own conveyances. Only eight tickets were sold here. An infapt child of Geo. McDaniels died very suddenly one day last week.——Mr. Tyler, a contractor of Terre Haute, is moving a house for G. W. Bement. Born—To Mr. and Mrs. John Johnson, on Monday, Aug. 30th, a boy. Miss Sallie Hunsaker will go to Arthur, Friday, on "a visit. There was a dance at Wm. JIukels Saturday night.

JPrairieton.

PRAfRtETON,

August 31—[GAZETTE

special.]—As Botincing Bet and his family left here this morning for their future home in Putnam county and imoortant plaoe like this must be represented in the press, I firmly grasp the instrument which is said to be mightier than the sword and presume to let the outside world know of the doings of our burg, through the medium of your highly valued paper The Band boys report themselves as making favorable progress with their subscriptions. Prof. Evans will probably be engaged to teach the ban d. Mrs. Mattox and Yeley haying removed to town, their property is now for rent. We regret the loss of Miss Ella as she was one of our most valued musicians. Miss Fannie Kelsey, «of Evansville, is visiting her sister, Mrs. Dr. Ball. We would say to our young friend in Middleton that he will be safe in coming again, as the egging experiment has been condemned by all .. Several of our young folks including Harry Infange, spent Sunday in

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John Nelson says he didn't like the delegates. The rain was heartily enjoyed by all. We learn of several in our vicinity being confined to their beds with sickness. Charley Golkers is having quite a serious spell. We learn that Mr. A. T. Herrington will occupy the house of Bouncing Bet. Th6 face of Miss Moran, our primary teacher, was seen in our burg Monday morning. She was the guest of Mrs. Ward.

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Nelson News.

Mrs. John Bradford is recovering from her severe illness.—Mr. J. Swickard has returned from Jasper county, 111. He reports crQps being good, but says it is a bad oountry on cattle. Quarterly meeting was held at Pisga Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 20 and 21st, quite a large crowd attended—Mrs. W. Story is quite sick—Mr. Reuben Adams started for Kansas Friday, Aug. 27th. Dr. Poindexter's new house is progressing quite rapidly it bids fair to be the finest in our burg—There was an ice cream supper at Mr. Charles Gosnell's the evening of Aug. 25th, it being the occasion of Mr. George Svuckard's eighteenth birthday, but as he did not return from Arkansaw his many friends celebrated it without him. There were about 75 guests present W. H. Gil bert, of Terre Haute, furnished the cream and4Mrs. Susan Tague the bouquets for the occasion.

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Thomas Ryan, the Democratic candidate for commissioner from the second district, denies the correctness of the statement in the Prairieton items in the GAZETTE of last week which represented him as saying that "if he didn't get there he would leave it in such fix that no other Democrat will make the trip for that position." He said nothing of the kind and thinks nothing of the kind. He proposes to work for the whole ticket this time and always hopes to make ft easier hereafter for all Democrats.

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OLD TIMES.

Terre Haute in 1858 as She Appeared in an Old rectory.

A Growing Town of Good Society and Intelligent People.

"There are published in Terre Haute," says the Terre Haute City Directory of 1858, "three daily and weekly papers,' viz: the Wabash Express, Terre Haute Journal and Terre Haute Union, representing the three political parties respectively—Republican, Democratic and American. The ,Wabash Courier, which had been published for the long term of twenty-six years, baa recently been merged with the Express. .There are five hotels in the city—the 'lerre Haute House, (formerly Prairie House), National Hotel, Buntin's Hotel, Clark House and Stewart House. The first named is perhaps the largest and most commodious in the state They are all well kept. The city now enjoys good facilities for extinguishing fires. There are three well organized volunteer com* panies of firemen, viz the Mohawk, No. 1, Vigo No. 2 and Northern Liberty, No. 3. Connected with the fire department there are several hose and hook and ladder companies. The supply of water from the river, canal and the large number of private cisterns is fair, but the municipal authorities are constantly adding to this by the construction of public cistern? at all important points. They are also providing better accommodations for the firemen in the erection of good fire engine houses.

Continues the directory: "There are two regular markets in the city held daily under municipal regulations. The educational facilities of Terre Haute are good and are anuuaily increasing. There are owned by tbe city foul large brick buildings devoted to public schools. In addition to these there are many private schools. Among the latter now in operation may be noticed St. Vincent's Academy for (*irls under the control of tbe Sisters of Providence at St. Mary's. The new Female College on south Sixth street in the lower part of the city is fast approaching completion. The corner stone of this institution was laid on the Fourth of July last. Three of the large buildiugs- aig^'WsiMWriy- finiebed. It is founded by John Covert,E?q., ana when finished will be the most elegant female college in the west. It is also said that Bisbop St. Palais, of the Catholic church, has in contemplation the speedy erection of a large university at this place. "There are among the churches of the place," says the directory "two Presbyterian, four Methodist, a Baptist, Episcopalian, Roman Catholic, German Lutheran, Universalist, Congregational and a Jewish Synagogue. There is in this city as polite and refined society as may be found in the west. Iu the various professions there is a large degree of talent ana some of the professional men of the city occupy the foremost ranks of their calling in the state. The place has always been distinguished for its freedom from mobs, excitements and violence of all kinds. Politics, slavery, nor any other exciting matter are supposed to create either public disturbance or private astr&Bgements. In the general tone, bearing and manners of its people Terre Haute, it is said with truth, more resembles a southern city than any in the state.

Says the directory: "The future prospects of the city are flattering and with a continuance of the steady increase even of the few years past it will soon become a place of importance. For such an end nature has done everything desirable in the way of location, and the future of Terre Haute is, in a great measure,* in the hands of its capitalists and business men. Will they prove shortsighted.

THE INCORPORATION. 4"

The directory gives a history of the incorporation of tbe town. This was done by virtue of an act of the General Assembly approved January 26, 1881, under the name and style of the President- and Trustees of the town of Terre Haute. The territory embraced by this act of incorporation, 'included the 2in lots of the original plat of the town together with two tiers of out-lots on the south side, three tiers on the east, two tiers on the north and one tier on the west side of the town. In pursuance of this act a meeting of the .citizens was held at the oourt house on March 5th, 1832, at which Judge Jamee B. McCall presided and Wm. Taylor acted as clerk. This meeting subdivided the town into five wards and proceeded to elect a trustee for each ward. These persons were chosen: James Wasspn, James B. McCall, Thomas Houghton, Jas. Ross and Wm. Herrington. The trustees held a meeting on April 7, 1832, and elected the following persons, who were the first municipal officers of the town:

President—Jas. B. McCalL Clerk-Jas. F. Moffatt Assessor—Chas. G. Maylor. Treasurer—Samuel Crawford. Constable and collector—Wm. Mars. The trustees were elected annually thereafter and adopted sundry ordinances from time to time for the government of the town, and elected offices. This system of government continued till 1838, when by a charter from the legislation approved February 17th, 1838, it was changed. [The continuation of this interesting review of old Terre Haute—the Terre Haute of our fathers and our fore fathers—will be foand in next Saturday's GAZETTE.]

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