The Wabash Courier, Volume 20, Number 46, Terre Haute, Vigo County, 10 July 1852 — Page 2

THE COURIER.

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Saturday Morning, Jnly 3, '1852.

WHIG NOMINATIONS

'For President. .,

GENERAL WINFIBLD SCOTT.

Sfci" For Vice Preeid.nt, 1 WILLIAM A. GRAHAM, of

North Carolina.

EtrcTon#.

HENRY S. Lane, of Montgomery county. PLEASANT A. HACKL.EMAN.of Rash co. •.? 1

DISTRICT. EL£CTO*S,f}

Di»t. 1. LtMUEL Q.

DsBiu'Leb,

FaIius

Dubois county

2. John D. Fusacsoif, (lark county 3. Capt. Scott Carteb, Switzerland co 4. JOHN H. FinqrHAR, Franklin county 5. Davii KiwoRt, Delaware county 6.

M.

Finch,

Johnson county

7. Richard W. Thompson,Vigocounty 8. G. O. Behm,Tippecanoe county 9. T. S. Stanfield, St. Joseph county io. James S. Frame*,Kosciusko county It. Johji M. Wallace, Grant county

Far Governor,

Nicholas Mccarty.

OF MARION COUNTY.

For Lieutenant Governor, WILLIAM WILLIAMS, OF KOSCIUSKO C' IMTY.

For Treasurer of State,

8IM0N T. IIADLEY, of Hendricks co. For Auditor of State,* DOUGLASS MAGUIRE, of Marion co.

For Secretary of State,

JOHN OSBORNE, of Clay county,' For Reporter of Supreme Court, A. L. OSBORN, of Laporte county.

For Clerk of Supreme Court,

JAMES A. STRETCH, of Grant county. For Superintendent of Common Schools, AARON WOOD, of Putnam county.

Judges of the Supreme Court,

Diat. 1. JOHN B. HOWE, Lagrange co. 2. CHARLES DEWEY, Clark co. 3. DAVID McDONALD,Monroeco. 4. SAMUEL B.GOOKINS, Vigo co.

Now that Hcnrj Clay is dead.it is remarkable to read and hear the eulogies pronounced upon him by papers and persons always opposed to him while living. During his |.eai]y intended.rrTa

against him, they pursued him with a venom that showed the bitterness of their hate, they ascribed to him more ambition than patriotism, they imputed bargain and corruption to him for doing what he patriotically considered was best calculated to promote the true interests of the country, and they persisted in doing so even after the one who instigated the charge,over his own signature retracted the infamous aspersion. The great

statesman who stood high above ail tfaetiius-j

trious men of the times through which he lived, always the first to step forward for the welfare of our country, the foremost to place himself, regardless of personal consequences, between danger and this glorious Union when the aspect of things betokened imminent peril and who was the most instrumental in trying times, in preserving our confederacy, was calumniated,his motives impugned, his patriotism questioned, and his name an abhorrence to those who would now attempt to

alleviate the gloom of his death by heap-

ing laurels upon his grave. How much morej

noble, and just, would it have been for them to have admitted his worth, to have shown him the honor and respect they would now bestow, whon be could have received them as grateful testimonials from hia countrymen. The chilliness of death at this hour, cools the fervency of their praisfi.

The greatest genius of hia age, his fame reaching to every climc, whose name sparklee in the annals of our country as one of its brightest gorns, lies low in the tomb.—

spot

sons. ~~~~~~~

RAILROAD ARRANGEMENTS—RAPID TRAV-

eling.—It is contemplated to make the entire running time, from New York to Chicago, distance about 1,073 miles in 43 hours. The average running time by railroad and steamboat, at this rate would be about 25 miles per hour. Two new locomotives have recently been added to the Utica and Schenectaday road, either of them can perform the distance between the two places, 78 miles in 78 minutes, or a <mile per minute!>.— The drivers of the locomotives are 7 1/2 feet.

Additional locomotives of the same calibre have been placed upon the Hudson River

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The New York Conner, the warm advocate ol Mr. Webster's nomination, previous to the Convention says:—^In tbos fifing in our adherence to the action of the Whig National Convention, we pledge ourselves to ihe support of its candidate, because we most cheerfully sustain the Platform ef pri net pies upoowbich he is plaoed. We take the candidate and the Platform together,one and indivisible and will sustain them both in good faith, so long as they are thus sustained by tbe Whig party."

A State Convention of the Union party of Georgia has been called to' meet at 1^14*4gevf!le on the 15th of next month, "for the purpose of considerid|[ the noatftntions which have been mate Iter the Presidency and Vice Presidency by the Whig and

Democratic parties, and of taking such action in regard to the Presidential election shi$ be deemed proper."

In the nomination of Gen. Scott the humiliating spectacle was presented, of an aspirant for the Presidency of the United Slaw# offering to become a cftmjidat# with whatever platform W bigger? might hty down.—Satinet.

IjPbe "humiliating spectacle*' thai grieves the tontine! so much, cawki u«kh1 with more propriety in connexion %ttitthe party of which the Stntfaei is an organ.— According to Democratic rule Democracy is "progressive" hence an aspirant for favor* fiom that party would be going it"blind," almost reckleasly so to pledge himself to adhere to any platform that might be laid down. The progression means nothing more or less than trimming for the popular breeze.— What they pretend to be this year is bo evidence of wbat they will be neat year.— Should it be necessary for the success of that party to progress into some new dootrin© that will "take" with the masses, they will be very certain to do so. Such instability would make it rash for any man to commit himself beforehand to a code that might be put fort\

Not so with the Wing party, Whig might live in Asia forty years and yet be perfectly safe in pledging himself to sustain a platform established by a Whig Contention. Why! Because the Whig party is based upon principle#that sre the same all the time they are stHctly adhered to there is a sincere conviction with all Whigs that their principles if put into practice are the best calculated to promote the happiness, prosperity and greatness of the American people. It is the welfare of the country they have at heart, and when they meet together to deliberate upon the continuance of their policy in affairs of government, Whigs in every section of the country can rely upon their transactions with implicit confidencc.

Fainting.—Gen.

life the principal portion of those politically I ordered Gen. Pierce to make that movement, opposed to him could not say too much to make a feint. On the

twelve

namcd

No more will his voice be raised in behalf Washington to Baltimore, Philadelphia, of the land he so ardently loved. No longer New York Ac. preparations have been made will his presence in the councils of the na- by the citiiena to testify their respect- The tion be the assurance that all is well—but committee having charge of the body aretravhis memory,his spirit, will remain toinspire

high and patriotic impulses among men.- who wish to take a last look at the departed Tho

where he reposes will be dear, to Statesman. At Cincinnati arrangements millions of his countrymen who admiredt have been made for a public foot procession loved, and rallied around him when life, to escort the remains from the cars to the health, intellect, eloquence, were his, ani-j boat which is to take them to Louisville.— mating the multitudes that delighted in him At Louisville arrangements have been made as one of the most glorious of America's to receive the corpse and take it to Lexing­

ton.

Arrangsmests—RapidTba?-

Steele from Parke who

was a Delegate atthe Baltimore Convention, was called on at the late Indianapolis Whig Rally for a speech. The Journal says:

Gen. Steele remarked, that, in his opinion great injustice had been done Gen. Pierce, by some of the newspapers, in relation to his fainting when going into battle. He thought his audience would agree with him, when they should hear his reasons for that opinion. He obtained his information from N. Hampshire gentlemen well acquainted with all the facts. It is one of the devices often resorted to by military men, said General Steele, to make what is called a feint, when entering'into battle. This is done in order to create the impression that the main attack is to be made on a different portion of the opposing army then the one

ft is'said that Gen. Scott

It »U h4 am Vn«»r»n

sc

Plunder, the General fainted

and fell from his horse. Several of his troops run to him to help him up. "Go away! go way!" exclaimed the General, "I am obeying orders, I was told to make a feint, and lam doingit!" Thus you see, continued Gen. Steele, he was not so much to- blame after all. He was only obeying orders.

We yesterday named a number of States that we thought likely to go for Gen. Scott. and suggested thatVirginia and another might

u• t. .u ti,a iiia he added. Some one has since asked us

what anQlflv.

meant. Well,if it must be

told, here goes—are you ready! We meant Indiana! What think you of that? Indiana for Scottin November, 1852. We have still one more—but no matter at present.— Wabash Courier.

Whatl Indiana for Scott, in November, 18521 If all the other boasts of the whig are as fallacious as this, they are gone coonp, certain.We'll go you the boots on Virginia, a hat on Indiana, and almost anything on that "one more," you speak of Indiana Statesman.

So, you have worked up your courage to

upQn Virginia an3

States enough, certain for Scott to

give him a largo majority without Virginia or Indiana. Here the} arc—Vermont, Massachusetts, Rhode Island,

Connecticut, North

Carolina, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, Georgia, Florida, Louisiana, Tennessee, Kentucky, Ohio.— Will you bet on any two of these?

The remains of Henry Clay are expected to reach Cincinnati on Thursday night or Friday morning. Along the route from

c]ing«low

for the purpose of gratifying those

Commawdbr-is-Chikf

OF THE

Armt.—It

appears it is not certain that in case of Gen. Scott's election, Gen. Wool would become the Commander-in-Chief of the Army, as ii would depend on the President. AWsshington letter ssys:— "On the death of Major General Brown,the contest waa between GeneraJ Scott^nd General Gaines— the one senior by brevet,and lineal rank, which is precisely

the army beyond field or regimentsl officers.

Machinert

Oil. FRO* Rosm.—We find

in the Middletown "Whig Press" the report,

of committee appointed by agents of

Lowell Mills, relative to the nature of oil

RoeiB Oil will not bv™ and is not intended for burning purposes

that he will be hird to beat.

The L*fayetta papers giv* account of tho explosion on Monday night of the powder magazine of Reynolds, fowler and Stockwell, The magasine was a small frame building and contained about one hundred kegs of powdw. It was set on fire by soma person or }ffl«ona who have not yet been dU4^?tf4iJiFortunately there were no lives loat by this fiendish act. The residence of Mr. Pettit near to the powder depot was so much injure^ hy the explosion that it is thought it cannot be repaired for less than the original cost ol the house,-** Of the effects of the explosion the Courier says there wa| scarcely a house in town thai was not more or less injured. ^Phe walls of several of the brick buildings in the vicinity were severely injured, particularly the beautiful dwellings of Peter Ball and R. Gregory. Large buildings three or four squares from the explosion, were moved firorn their foundations, doors burst open, widows broken, plaster knocked off, walla cracked, and other injuries sustained. The windows of the Catholic church over half a mile distant, were nearly all broken in.-» There is no means of ascertaining the

less than $50,000, or $75,000. There were probably 2000 pounds of powder burnt, the report of which, must have been heard fifty mi lea.

The Whig Platform.—The

TEXAS.

Texas we should think rather an exciting country to live in. Particularly happy it must be in furnishing newspaper items.— The Nueces Valley, published in Corpus Christi.of June 12th, now before us, contains editorial paragraphs,under the heads" Shocking Murder," "Indians Again," "Murder," "Another Murder," &c. &.c of six or seven affrays in each of which one or more persons were killed. An interesting country that Texas.

A letter to the Philadelphia North American from Washington says is gratifying to know that all causes of misunderstanding and misapprehension between Mr. Clay and Crittenden, arising from their political relations, were happily and satisfactorily adjusted more than two weeks ago. Mr. Clay took occasion to make an announcement to this affect to his friends, and to explain to them that Mr. Crittenden had suffered injustice at their hands.

Well! here it is again, another scorching day. Awful on stand up collars, ideas, and the system generally. If by extraordinary exertion a glimpse of an idea is discovered,before the shadow can be secured the substance is melted away. Coat and jacket off, sleeves rolled up, collar unbuttoned, thermometer above ninety—desperate case. Paper must come out. Loud call for copy. Take along this paragraph.

RISE OF LAKE ERIE.—The Ashtabula

indiana. But we

Tt is proposed in Congress to indemnify the Spanish citizens of New Orleans, for the property destroyed in the riots at that city last year. It is argued that it would be but just to do so, and that it would be a suitable return for the clemency manifested by the Queen of Spain in pardoning the Cuban prisoners.

Gov. Wright has transmitted to Thomas F. Meagher, the Irish patriot, the joint resolution of the General Assembly of the State of Indiana, tendering him an invitation to visit the State, and partake of the hospitalities of her citizens.

The Whigs,

amount of damage done, but probably not (0 repeat, in a more formal manner, as

New York,

Journal of Commerce, which supported Pierce and King, speaks thus of the resolutions constituting the Whig platform:

We have read them with great pleasure, and republish them this morning, that they may receive a careful examination. They express in clear language and with unmistakeable explicitness the true principles upon which the Constitution should be construed and the government administered. They were drawn evidently by a master hand, and their adoption by the Whig convention will do much toward spreading throughout the country sound views of the true nature of our system of government.

(Ohio) <Telegraph> says that Lake Erie is full three feet higher than last year, overflowing the flats in the harbor. Fifteen years ago it stood exactly on the same level as now, and according to observation and tradition, the period of firteen years appears to be attended by high water, with strict regularity. ~~~~~~~~

at the last election in New

Orleans carried nearly all the city officers by thirteen hundred majority. The day was rainy and the vote a thin one, and the contest was for honor and little emolument.

The LousivilleCourier says that David Merriwethcr, of Jefferson county, has been appointed United Spates Senator by Gov. Poweil, to occupy the place made vacant by the death of Mr Clsy.

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the other bv lineal rank, whtch is 7 1 having a public prscession, snd an

rtiZ" kX"v^ne™ r'.:i £l"J or»lion on the life »lld ch.r.«er of Honr, Twiggs. from 1841—Gen. Twigg's from 1846, brevet clay rank of the former, 1847—of the latter, 1848 President Adams appointed t'ol. Macomb, Major General over both Scott snd Gaines, as seniority does not establish promotion in Messrs. Underwood, Jones of Tennessee,

The citizens of Lafy aette, without distinction of party have held a meeting and resol-

The Committee appointed to accompany the remains of Mr. Clay to Kentucky, are

Cass, Fish, Houston and Stockton.

Harvesting has fully commenced in the

roU{](j our

1116

wjn

power is required with a mixture of rosin juiy 10th at 8 p. and Sperm Oil, than with Sperm alone and thnl its substitution witl effect aa aiv 00a! saving of thr^enrtghths of the quantity of Sperm OH requital In the Lowell Mills.

The Charleston Mercury expresses wood 4 inches square, and 18 inches opinion that the Whig* of the South will |ongt turned out the enormous sum of ratify the uomination of Gen. Scott. The 4 lo tvea pound cake. 1 dozen sponge. Mercury considers Scott the strongest can-1 1 dozen crackers, 1 batch of potatoes didstc that could bare been nominated, and and 48 J**®* B**1

be sold at the Court Houaw Saturday

Exccrsio*.—Capt.

itgrrim PHOU IJKNUHAL mvm 4cWpfiug the Nomination of lb# Whig Nutiootil C'onvenliow.

Washington,

up(j

Xown—many fields of

wheat *re cut and shocked. The crop will

UDrmJa]]y heavy y5eW.

distilled from rftitn. It ia there stated, says the Pres*, that on looms and other mar Valuable Real Estate near the Square, cbinery of heavy bearings, one half less

Baker makes an ex­

cursion trip to Lockport on Sunday®

A wager df #50 camo off yesterday between two rival stovers, as to which would bake the moat with the least wood. Beardsley'* Patent, with two pieces of

kt'krtfaml Ffain Deafer.

June

ihal

caU*

84, 1#48.

Bin I have hud ihe honor to ve* from your hand* the offiolsl nntieo of my 'Hinanlmous nomination as iho whig candidate fur the office of President of the United Stales,M together with "a copy of the resolutions passed by the convention expressing their opinions upon some of th« most prowiineni (jues» tionii of notional policy

This great distinction, ^Wfrferred by a numerous, intelligent and patriotic body, representing millions of-my countrymen, sinks deep into my heart} oitfl remembering the very eminent names which were before the couvemion in amicable competition with my own, 1 win made to feel, oppressively, the weight of responsibility belonging to my now position, Ft

Not having written a word to procure ihia distinction, I lost not a mmnent tiller it hud been conferred, in addressing a letter to one of your members to signify what would be, at the proper nine, the substance of my reply to the convention and I now have the honor

tlie occasion justly demands, thai I nc cept the nominniion, with the resolutions annexed. ^Tlie poUiical principles tmd measures Itiid down-in those resolutions are so broad that but little is left for me to add. 1 therefore barely Fiiggest. in this place, that should I. by the partialityvof my countrymen, be elevated to the Chief Magistracy of ihe Union, 1 shall be ready, in my connexion with Congress, to recommend or to approve of measures in regard to the management of the public domain so as to secure an early settlement of tho same favorable to actual settlers, but consistent nevertheless with a due regard to the qunl rights of the whole American people in that vast national inheritance and also io reccommend or approve of a single alteration in our naturalization laws, suggested by my military experience, viz: giving to all foreigners the right of citizenship who shall faithfully serve in lime of war one year on hoard of our public ships, or in our land forces, regular or volunteer, on their receiving an honorable discharge from the service.

In regard to the general policy of the administration, if elected, I should of course look among those who may ap prove that policy for the agents to car ry it into execution and 1 should seek io cultivate harmony and fraternal sentiments throughout the Whig party, without attempting to reduce its mem bers by proscription to exact conformi ty to my own views. Buti should, at the same time, bo rigorous in regard to qualifications for office—retaining and appointing no one either deficient in capacity or integrity, or in devotion to Liberty, to the Constitution, and the Union-

Convinced that harmony or good will between the different quarters of our brood country is essential to the present and future interests of the Republic, and wiih a devotion to those interests that can know no South and no North, I should neither countenance nor tolerate any sedition, disorder, faction, or resistance to the luw, or the Union,on any pretext in any part of the land and should carry into the civil administration this one principle of military conduct—obedience to the legislative and judicial departments of Government, each in its constitutional sphere—saving only, in respect to the Legislature, the possible resort to the veto powpr—always to be most cautiously exercised, and under the strictest restraints and necessities.

Finally, for my strict adherence to the principles of the Whig party as expressed in the resolutions of the convention, and herein suggested with sincere and earnest purpose to advance the greatness and hiippiness of the Republic, and thus to cherish and encourage the cause of constitutional liberty throughout the world, avoiding every uct and thought that niight involve our country in an unjust or unnecessary war or impair the faith of treaties, and discountenancing all political ngitaiion injurouis to the interests of society and dangerous to the Union. 1 can ofter no other pledge or gunmnteo than known iucuienis of a long public now undergoing the severest examina­

nffiCe

trie ife.

tion.

Feeling self highly fortunate in my associate on ihe ticket, and with a lively sense ol my obligations to the convention, and to your personal courtesies. 1 have the honor to remain, sir, with great esteem, your most obedient servant.

WINFIELD SCOTT.

To the H^n J. G. Chapman, President of the Whig Nutional Convention.

WA8HIHGTON.

George

Washington was born in

Virginia, on the 22d Feb. 1732 In 1752 he was appointed Adjutant General, with the rank of Major.

In 1754 he was appointed colonel of a regiment. In 1755 he waft appointed Aid-de Camp to Gen. Braddock.

In 1756 ho was appointed Command er in-Chief of the Virginia troops. I In 1759 he was elected a member of the Legislature of Virginia, and contin-

until 1774: during

which time he was a magistrate of the county, and judge of the court In 1774 he was elected a delegate to tho first Congress.

June 15. 1775, he was appointed Commander in-Chief of the Army ol the United States.

December 25, 1782, ho resigt^d the command of the army. a: In 1787 he was President of the Convention that formed the new constitution.

April 30, 1789. he was inaugurated President of the United Stste*. in the city of New York imd coutiuued in that office until 1797.

April 22, 1793, he issued the famous proclamation of neutrality. September 17, 1796, he issued

MiTTKK FIIOM MR. «RA1US1 Accenting the Nomination of tti$ Whig National Convention,

Washinotoh,

$in: I am groiifild »o #cltno the receipt of the C£^municn|ion*which you did ma the honor to deliver ip per' son on yesterday, announcing my u» nnnimous nominotinn, as the Whig candidate for the ofjfae of Vice President of the United States by the National Convention which recently assembled in Buliimore, accompanied by copy of the resolutions of the convention upon qu«$tions of national le and policy.

I ct/rdially approvsT tlm declarations n|ade by these resolutions. On matters of the most receiu practical Interest thev do but portray the conduct of an administration of the Government of which for neur two years I have been a member. On all others they but reiterate the doctrines and recommendations held by lis chief.)#, ynporiant pub lie communications

hull be invested with authority, a faithful adherence ip these..doCiWfles moy be expected. »„.^t U'rr£ir

I therefore accept the distinction, so honorably tendered, with grateful heart, but wiih unaffected diffidencc. It is satisfaction, however, to know that the place to which I have been nominated is but secondary, and ihut for the first office the convention has proposed a citizen of tried patriotism and virtue, long and familiarly acquainted with public affairs and public men. A safe and sagacious counsellor, who has well fulfilled every trust heretofore committed 10 his hands, and who has illustrated our history by eminent public services.

With my thanks for the courtesy with which you have honored me. in the execution of your office, ond with the highest personal respect, I am your obedient servant,

The Tomb of Gen. Harrison. The editor of the Cincinnati Nonpariel having visited North Bend speaks thus of Gen. Harrison's tomb:

On a recent visit to the tomb of Harrison, situated on one of the most beautiful situs in the Western country, at North Bend, we were pained at behold ing the little attention bestowed the ground covering the last resting plnee of tho old hero. The lot selected. in which are deposited the remai of "old Tippecanoe." is enclosed around the base in a circular form, with a board fence, roughly white wash ed. The long grass has all been trodden down, shrubbery broken, trees cut, and even the wooden door lending to the von It has been defaced and mutilated, while ihe rough bricks on each side ol the mound have been loosened and scattered over the ground for yards around. The earth on the mound is been plow ed up. as though the hogs had been rooting there. The tomb, and all the ..nee beautiful and enchanting scenery, have lost all iheir interest, and a visit to ihe spot is now any thing but pleasant. Thus expressing ourselves, we only echo the general feeling of all wfio have visited the burial place this Spring.

Should the people of the United States give their sanction to the nomiuaiionsof your convenuon. so far as 1 i"n"ihe command of the southern divi# ion of ihe army, issued a general order that was considered, and justly too, very

WILL. A*. 'GRAHAM.

The Hon. J. G. Chapman, President National Whig Convention.

MR. CLAY'S COFFIN.

The New York Tribune Bays'' In pursuance of requests from friends of Hon.

Henry Clav,

deceased, (re­

ceived per telegraph.) Messrs. W. M. Raymond & Co. this afternoon forwarded a sarcophagus, of what is styled "Fisk's Metalic Burial Case," for the enclosure of his remain.

In addition to the adaptation of these cases for the preservation and transportation of bodies, the one provided on this occasion surpasses in richness of style and finish, anything of the kind ever produced in this country, doing great credit to the proprietors for the skill displayed.

The material of which the case is composed consists of composition of metals of the most indestructible character—the shape! resembling the out lines of the human body, and so joined together as to be impervious to air or water enveloping this is rich folding drapery of black cloth conforming in shape with the case the handles, the face-plate, the plate for inscribing the name with the other plates, are massive silver, beautifully wrought and chased, having appropriate emblems, nmong which appear wreaths of laurel and oak, with a full blown rose and sprig of oak, with it acorn detached from their parent stems, showing the work of that fell destroyer. The inside is lined with rich white satin, tastelully cushioned, quilted and bound with silver cord. The whole appearance, although rich and beautiful, still plain and appropriate.

THE DEATH OF JOHN ADAMS, The Pennsyhanian, in a scries of glances at Congress, gives tho following:---* ••A touching incident is told by Mr. Webster, of the father of Mr. Adams,ihe celebrated John Adams. It is no less applicable to Mr. Clay, whose lamp tf life lingers like.an oc.ober sunset before night descends, than it was to Mr. Ad nins himself. Mr. Webstei called to see John Adams on one of the loveliest days in June (Mr. Adams died on the next 4th of July,) and found him in a more cheerful mood than usual. He congratulated him upon his apparently im proved health, and predicted for him years of comfort. "You are mistaken,

Mr. Webster,"said the *age. "My days upon earth are few jnd numbered. I am the tenant of a miserable, worn out old mansion and what is worse than all, ihe landlord refuses to make any more repairs."

It is

the

celebrated Farewell Address to ^he told bis audience that there American people. Io 1798 he was again called to command of the United States.

December 14, 1799, be departed this life in the 67 ih year of his age.

stated that a lady once asked

Lord Brougham, the great English orator ond author, who was the best debater in the House of Lords. His lordship modestly replied "Lord Stanley is the second madam." The modesty or his lordship, ia equal to that of a distinguished lecturer on phrenology. He were three remarkable heads in the United States: one was that of Daniel Web#ter, tnother that of John C. Calhoun: "the think ladies and gentlemen," said the lecturcr, ••modesty fotbids one to tncntiyn.,"

The Scott and Jncbson Correspondence. The Louisville Times, a fuw days ago republished a poitionofiho correspondence ih|**£ok ploco- moreahnn thirty years ago between Uen. Scott and (Jen, .k Thq edj 10m of ifto limes f$|i04 Mtb thiftg ir seme other paper, apd we presume they gavo, }t they found it— very important portions of ij being ft*/ obvious .reasons suppressed, NYe really do not understand what tho purpose of the publication can be unless it Is to moke the world believe that Gep, Scott lacks tho personal courage necessary to fight a duel. Such a purpose however, we take it for granted, any democrsiic editor on ear would be ashamed to avow. If any of Gen. Scott's political opponents wish to make the public think that he is a coward, thai he is destitute even of the poor little modicum of nerve requisite to ono who fights a duel, we should like 10 hear thern make the a vowel, and we should like to see their fares whilsv they are making it.

We know something of the true history of the quarrel between Gen. Scott and Gen. Jackson. Gen. Jackson, while

disrespectful to the War Department. In that order he proclaimed that'every officer of his army must make reports directly to himself, and not to the War Deportment, and ihat any violation of this order would be punished. Gen. Scott, ii is probabie, made some remarks upon this order in a social circlc. at any rate, an anonymous letter was written to Gen. Jackson, stating ihat Gen. Scott had done so. Gen. Jackson wrote to Gen. Scott, inquiring of him if the statement of the anonymous leu&r was true. Gen. Scott made a reply, which those who have hunied up the corres pondence are careful not to give in ihe publication. In that reply, if we are rightly informed. Gen Scoit addressed Gen. Jackson wiih perfect courtesy, but expressed his opinion of Gen. Jackson's general order. 'This called forih from Gen. Jackson tlie long and very abusive letter which is published*as a portion of the correspondence, and which closed with an assurance from Gen. Jackson, that, if Gen. Scott felt himself personally ogrieved.a challenge from him would receive prompt attention. Gen. Scott treated his letter as a challenge, though it was not one in form, su^d^iad^^^vllowing response:

Gen. Scolt to Gen. Jackson Headquarters, 1st and 2d Military Departments, New York. Jan 2, 1817, V-

Sir:

Your letter of the 311 ultimo was

handed to me about the 22d, and has not been read, 1 might say thought of, since. These circumstances will show

you that it is my wish to reply to 3'ou "dispassionately."

4

1 have the honor to be your obedient servant. WIN FIELD SCOTT. To

Gen. Andrew Jackson,

Washington city ns a member of the nited States Senate, an opportunity presented itself. Gen. Scoit was there, and he at once addressed a note to Gen. Jackson with a view to ihe settlement of their difficulty upon the field of honor. Gen. Jackson instead of giving a writ ten reply, repaiid immediately in person 10 Gen- Scott's room, offeerd him his hand, remarked ihnt thev were both getting too old tor affairs which belonged more properly to youth and ho:blood, and proposed that everything unpleasant in the past should be forgotten.— Gen. Scoit met Gen. Juckson's overtures in a proper spirit, nnd ihe two met uniformerly afterwards upon terms of personal cour.esy and kindness. Gen. Scoit might say any m?jn who publishes him as a coward what the brave old Governor Scott of Kentucky once said to a fellow who published him as a coward—"in posting me as a coward you post yourself to the world as a fool and a liar."

Gen. Jackson's opinion of Gen. Scott, after the reconciliation, whatever ii may have been before, was of the most favorable character. Gen. Jackson, during his Presidency, paid the highest compliment to Gen."Scott, and instructed Gen. Cass, ihen Secretary of War. to say to Gen. Scott that he relied upon his sagacity nnd prudence, and his reliance was carried to the extent of sending him to Charleston, S. C., with the amplest powers to do whatever, in his wisdom, he should think best. The instructions of the President were carte blanche, and it is known to all the world that Gen. Scoit acquitted himself with great honor, and in a manner that contributed dffectually to maintain the |"eace of the country.—Lou. Jour.

Jefferson's Opinion

of

fx. Original Anecdote of Lafayette* Shortly afier Lafayette's second return from America, he was at Versailie.s whfn.ihe King win about to review a divlfIon of-troop#/*' Lofbyetto was invi. tH to jo«e ,n the review. He was dress- 1 10

Amcrrcan

CondL°g

sAotet?

ted* 4

5-^1 regret that I cannot accept ihe chal-1 We are authorised to announco N. F. CUNlenge you offer me. Perhaps I may be NiNGHAM as a candidate for re-election for restrained from wishing 10 level a pistol at the breast of a fellow being, in pri vaie combat, by a sense of religion, but, lest this motive should excite the ridircule of gentlemen of regular habits of thinking and acting, I beg leave 10 add that I decline the honor of your invitation from patriotic scruples. My ambition is not that of Erostratus. 1 should think it would be easy for you to console yourself under this refusal by the application of a few epithets, as coward, &c., to the object ol ject of your resentment* and here promise to leave you until the next war to persuade yourself of iheir truih.y'„ v,.- ^,"1

Timothy, Clover, r'lax,

&3 Cheese, Fenthers, Ginseng, Beeswax Rags, Potatoes,

Ardent

Sath.

its.—"The habit of using ardent spirits by men in public office, has occasioned more injury to the public service, and more trouble to me, than any other cir cutnstance which has occurred in ihe internal concerns of the country during my administration and wero I-10 commence my odministration again with the knowledge I have acquired from experience, the first question I should ask, with regard to every candidate for pub lie office, would be, Is fie addicted to the use of ardent spirits?" 1

The heart has its reasons which rcas-f

on Aoe. not nre hend.

uniform, and was

6

*Jde

ff„V«^0r? *flh

0f the Duc

L/onde, when the King, in his lour of*

,he

repMe(l

fo«.i«n

°fficers' eame ,0

him, and after speaking of several top- «, asked lum

,u..„ons

,boul

orm .nd (lie military

hi, un',.

e„lum, io

Unlwd States. The King'. «lK)mlon was attracted by a medal, which was oxtached to his coat in the same manner the Insignia of orders are usually I worn in Kurope, and he asked what ii

11,01 11

was

foreign office™

cusl°m

of lha

lr,

,he

AmeriC(in Iervic„

10 wear, and thai boi, device. The King asked wlia,

lll0

which Lafayet answered, that ther© was no device common. to all, but ihat each officer chose such as pleased his fancy. "And what has pleased your fancy?' inquired tfie King. My device.' said the young General, pointing to his medal, "is a Liberty pole standing on tt broken crown nnd sceptre." The King smiled, ond wiih somo pleasantry aboiii ihe republican propensities of French Marquis in American uniform, turned the conversation to another topic. Con do looked grave, but 6aid nothing.— To day.

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Grand Ratification Meeting. The Whigs of Parke county will have a Mass Meeting at Rockvilie on the first Fri-? day in August to which every body is invi-

1

Vigo Vigilant Coroinittee^"^The Vigilant Committee of Vigo county appointed at a Whig County Meeting in January last, are requested to meet at the Court House, on Saturday, the 10th of July at 2 o'clock, P. V.

OCTOBER ELECTION.

COMMON PLEAS JUDGE.

We are authorized to announce AMORY KINNEY as a candidate for Judge of the Court of Common Pleas of Vigo county, at the ensuing election.

CLBRK CIRCUIT COURT.

We are authorized to announce TH03. I. BOURNE ah a candidate for Clerk of the Courts of Vigo at the October election.-1

We are authorized to announce ANDREW WILKINS as a candidate for Clerk of the Circuit Court of Vigo county, at the ensuing October election.

We are authorized to announce BISHOP IV. OSBORN as a candidate lor Clerk of the Vigo Circuit Courf.

treasurer. via#-,

Treasurer and Collector of Vigo at the October election.

SHERIFF.

We are authorized to announce WALTER 9 COOPER as a candidate for Sheriff* of Vigo, at the October election.

We are authorized to announced. M. tfjCtV'SON as a candidate for Sheriff of Vigo, at the October election.

TERRE HAUTE PRICES CURRENT.

Corrected Weekly for the Courier.

FLOUR AND MEAL Flour per brlCorn Meal, per bush. GRAINS—per bushel:

Wheat.

cfg^Rye, Corn, Oat9. BA

command­

ing the southern division, of iho Unued States army. 1 li is probable that Gon. Scoit, by subsequent reflection upon the insulting expression in Gen. Jackson's letter, became so incensed that he resolved, in violation to the convictions of his own judgment, to find some opportunity of seeking person*! redress. A few years

CON—per pound.-, Hog round,Hams, city cured,' SEEDS- per bushel:

3.25 (50,00 a y.-io 320,00

0,45 00,50 0,30 c»o,3r. 0,20 CSC .25 0,17 C£0,00

0,0813*0,10

0,11 00,00

,50 00,00

3 6,00 ®0,M 0,70 &QJb 2,00 GJO.OO 6,50 O»O.0U

-T

SALT—per barrel: HA Y—prr ton: FRUITS—per buthel:*

Apples, dried,

'S^Apples. green,

Butter, Chickens,..

2,00 392,50 0.00 30,00

0,08 00,12 1,25 00,00 oxmoo,od 0,10 OO.ltf 0,08 00,12 0,28 00,60 0,20 00,00 2 0,18 00,00 0,02 00,02i 0,95 00,75

ARRIVALS AND DEPARTURES OF THE MAILS, a

At and from Terre Haute, Indiana. ARRIVALS.

St.

Louis,daily, *^_3 Indianapolis, naily.

a

Springfield, III., daily, »,-••• -8pm vincennes, daily, (Sundaysexcepted,) (f 12

Lafayette,

Tues., and

Packet Line,

hours from 7 a m,

days

from 8 to 9 in

injJyy

Mr.

July lO^'SS-wSw-IG

n'gt

Weanes., Fri., and Sun., 6 tw Packet Line. Tues., Tliurs.,and Sat., 5 ns Crawfordsvillo,

Sat., 9 nt

Bloomingfon, Tues., and Sat., 9 nt Bedford. Sat., 'P®1 Carlisle, Wednes., _• 8pn» Portland Mills, Saturday.

f"l#4

5p, i»

DEPARTURES. 1

St. Louis,daily, -.**« Indianapolis,

daily, 3 a

S in el a 5 a Vincennes,daily, (Sundaysexcepted,) Lafayette. Tues ,Thurs.,and

Sat., a

Tues.,1hurs., and Sat.,6pm

Crawfordsville, Mon., and Fri, 5am Dlooinington, Mon., and Fri., 5

Bedford, Wod. a Carlisle, Thurs., Portland Mills, Friday, .-

a rn

9

N. B. All mails closed at precisely 8 m. OCrOflice

to8 m. On Sun­

the morning, and

from 7 to 8

V52.fr J. T. MOFFATT.P.M s»-

Town Lota For Sale,

7MIL

SE lots ai« situated on National Road Street, east of

Charles Semap's house. Thfcre

is no better situation for business

houses

A. McGregor'sStore.

now in

town. If tlxey are" not sold in three weeks from this date,they will be leased for a term of yedrs. Application to be made to Mr. John Stewart,at

MARTIN BURKE.

INDIANA FEMALE SEMINARY,-

C. Ci. McLEAN, D. DM Principal.

THISSeminary

is located in the city of Indian­

apolis. Its central position makes it easy of access. New and commodious buildings are'Jn

HswiiffiXh

1

paThPedfirst^sSrwiU

Monday of

commcncc on tkte

September

nex«i where day and bottd-

ln?*PrcSi^rcifn'b/oblamedi

at

the city Bookstores

-by application, through the mail, to the.Fnnu-

atthisofficc.

My -SMI*.