The Wabash Courier, Volume 21, Number 7, Terre Haute, Vigo County, 9 October 1852 — Page 2
di.tinfui.hed alike for humanity, OD the battle field, made a speech ia which •aid among other thing* "This bill, Mr. Speaker, haa been bemre thia House under discussion hero and under discussion before the country, in wloua 4orma, for nearly three years, and I cannot suppose there ia any man in tin* House, who take, the slightest interest in it, who is nut tolerably well informed upon ita merits. 1 pot it on higher grounds than justice to the Sd States. Juaticetoall the States, to the
East and to the West, and justice to the people, anT justice and humanity to tbe mc»t unfortunate claaa of our fcilow-citisens. While every body else almost, haa oeen provided for, railroad* to the extent of two and a auarter millions of seres—States to untold a* mounts—aettlera able and competent to gain living by the labor of their own handa have 160 acrea each, thia unfortunate claaa provided for by thia bill haa been alone forgotten by us."
Yet with thia speech ringing in the ears of my competitor, he voted iVo.' Did Mr. Davis, in giving thia vote, correctly repre•ent your viewa and feelings He can plead no mistake—he can offer you no apology, nor will he desire to, forT
ly
can
judge correct-
what his opinions are, from what he savs. He is onooftsd to civinuthe Slates any of the wrr—_ to giving public domain, unless be for the makiasf of Railroad*, to which I will presently ca^l your attention. He has repeatedly *a»l, thift he would not vote for Bennet's land bill, b^cause it gavs land to the Statea. My comj- ju ,ny petitor haa voted for land for the construct tion of Railroads in distant States in A'*\ bamu, Florida and Missouri. The result of these donations generally is, that the lands .11 iy' 'T —r a
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was the case in Illinois—of the very extensive grant of lands for the construction of the Central road. If the people use these roads when made, they have to pay for it yet for the grants of the public domain it appears, that Mr. Davis cheerfully gives his vote. He finds no constitutional objections. When the River and Harbor bill was on its passage in the House, with the Senate's amendments, a motion was made to lay it on the table, which would have inevitably caused its defeat. Mr. Davis voted Aye. This bill contained an appropriation of $80,000 for the improvement of the Harbor at Michigan City in our State, the first appropriation we have had for many years. I would not have thus voted.
Tbe Wabash river has a commerce of about <five millions> annually. This is mostly taxed for passage at the Lock at the Grand Rapids and is otherwise embarrassed by obstructions in the river, so that high freight, and high rates of insurance, amount to a very burthensome tax on this commerce.— This tax is borne by the producer, in the diminished price he is able to obtain for his produce. White river has also a large commerce. Seventy-three flatboats loaded with produce passed through the Locks last Spring, and this was but a portion of the trade of that river, for immense amounts of produce passed down this rirer, from below the Lock.— With the developement [sic] of the country this trade is annually increasing. The commerce of both these rivers, is in my judgment a just object,calling for the care and protection of the Government, and such reasonable appropriations should be made from time to time, as would remove from them the obstructions to navigation. The improvements at the Grand Rapids should be purchased, and thus make the navigation of these rivers <free>.— But Mr. Davis says, <he doubts> the constitutional power of Congress to make appropriations for the improvement of the Wabash, and of course, doubting as to the Wabash, White river is out of the question, and according to his opinions of the Constitution, clearly unconstitutional. I cheerfully submit to yon, for your decision at the ballot-box, whether the policy pursued by Mr. Davis, is more for your interests, than that advocated by me! It is remarkable, that politicians aspiring to represent you in Congress should so far forget our <true> interest, which is, <the improvement of our rivers>. These rivers in their natural state, have hitherto afforded us all our commerce and trade, and to their aid, we are very much indebted for our present prosperity. The commerce on these rivers is increasing every year, by hundreds of thousands of dollars. Although Mr. Davis doubts the constitutionality of protecting this vast com merce, Mr. Douglas of Illinois, as good a democrat as he, voted for and obtained an appropriation of $30,000, for the improvement of the Illinois river, a river in my judgment, in every way inferior to the Wabash.
Pray, what do you send a representative to congresa for? Is it to devise ways and means to give awaythe public domain io Railroad corporation*, or to moke unequal gifts among yourselves, to spend nine months out of the twelve at Washington President making, at $8 per day and mileage, or is it to see that the great national thoroughfares, of ihe eou 'ry are improved, and your labor pr ».ected and rewarded? And when, 1 «8* you. will ihese things be done if yo representative doubts their const utionality?
Who is in help you, unless your Representative demand* your rights?— Bit instead of meeting these question* fairly, and going heart anl hand for your Interests, he talks about them as if he would like to have them succeed, bu» doubts, and "damns them with faim praise." And then to delude and be
guile you, he sings the syren *mg of the "Homestead," set to an abolition
tune. My friends, let me implore you.
Tiolhieal waves of the Ireo aoii party.— Like the nuHifiers of the South, the compromiser* of the constitution, form no barrier to their unholy purposes. "Like dead sea fruit*.
They turn to tube* on the lip."
Let me beseech you, to ataftd by the compromises of the constitution, and suffer not your ranks to be broken by this miserable faction, who are no* playing a desperate game, the stake «*t which, is the dis*oiution of the Union!
AH
the measure#, and all the tenden* cieaofthia "Free Soil'* party, so far as iey have been developed, have fur thei» object the destruction of this gloriou* Union, and the division of the property and there is no more potent pUnk in their platform, for this purpose, than this humbug "Homestead."
Then gentlemen, judge between us. Should it be my fortune to be honored with the majority of your votes, I shall tgard it as my bounden duty, instead freely giving away your land* to
R*'"oad corporations, to exert ail the powe»
may
cuataining
possess, to obtain for you.
•ppropf* f.tr lh$ improvement of the Wabd*. White Titers, believing a* 1 do, that
river
which
in the Republic,
in J^Nal atate ia capable of
l»e
influence, object of National tare. Upon*hiaau, ahall nr doubt* 1**' I
lfy
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nitude of the case, in auch a shape, to dissipate the doubt* of other*. 1 shall also regard I* aa a duty, to 1 vor the paasnge of aueh law# as will pr« tect the labor of thia country against the blighting influence of he pauper labor of the old world—such laws as will ef« foci the active working of your Iron mtnes, now" almost hidden stores of wealth within your borders such law* as will Increase all classes and kinds of manufactures among you. *o that you will find consumers of your products at your own doors. You will thus, not be left as you are at present, to send you* provisions and breadstuff'' thousands of miles, at great expense, to be there consumed in the manufacture of article* of necessity to he returned to with the cost of transportation t« borne bv you. first in the diminished price yu'u get f»r your product*, and secondly, by t*»e increased jwice yw pay for the manufactured nttide. And if honored bv vour miuftdeuce, when biila hall colon before Cotigres*. for the rrlirf of thi? iudigem. Insane, »f and
DuinU mid Blind, forever relievnig you from taxation on their amount. «ndV-j .iriog through a nation's bmntp
.ml relieving lite I
against them. Uut it shall be my
aud pleasure 10
dut\
susiuio.
aiid^ if the
(as«. !»ct uf my life. I shall vote fvr them. r»«oec»fuLlv„ HARBOUR.
POISONING CASE IN WASHINGTON.—
The Washington Telegraph gives the pnrticuIars of a case of suicide or murder in that city. Emeline Johnson, the deceased was about 29 years old, of comely appearance and had been married, although she had not lived with her husband for two or three years It is generally known that during this time she had received t!ie familiar visits of Mr. William B. Sasscer, a clerk in the si.xth auditor's office, a married man, aged about 32 years. On ruesday, Mr. Sasseer purchased some strychnine and quinine pills, and on Wednes night, called on Emeline Johnson and rode out with her in a carriage. Two hours after their return, the family ofher father was aroused by lier cries, and on entering the room found her in great agony. They sent for Dr.
Bogan.whocame
promptly, when she implored him to bleed her. Di. B. thought she was under the impression that the period of her labors was approaching. She to.d him that she had been for a month or more taking mediciue to produce abortion,but being unsuccessful had just tried a new medicine, consisting of powders. Dr. B. examined her condition, and told her she had murdered herself! She told him she was bound under oath not to tell who had given her the medicine.— She expired in 10 or 15 minutes after Dr. B's arrival.
An examination of the facts led to the issuing of a warrant for W. Sasscer, who appeared and gave bail in the sum of 85000 for his appearance yesterday.
Dispatch.
IMPORTATION
or
RATTLESNAKES.—A-
mong.the extraordinary arrivals with which we have been lately favored from America, none perhaps has excited more sensation than the
importation
ii*w» Liv
erpool of 36 rattlesnakes, which came over in two large cases, accompanied by their owner, M. Van Gordon, who caught them on the Alleghany Mountains. Some difficulty, existed on board in keeping the cases from being "broached" as the ship ran short of water, and the sailors, hearing a fizzing noise inside the cases thought they contained bottle porter.— Difficulty arose at the custom house but the owner, having giving living proof that the reptiles were not included in any prohibitory tariff, they were allowed to pass free of duty.—Eng. Paper.
WHO ARB FOR PIERCE?—We
must con
fess that Gen. Pierce is popular somewhere, and. indeed, in these same places, Gen. Scon is unpopular. The admission may not inspirit the Democratic party in his cause, but it must be made for all. Here is the evidence, which we find ready at our hand in the National Intelligencer: "The Inspector General of Canada, in his speech on reciprociiy. dilaied on the prospects of Gen Pierce, and dcclare! that, if he be elected President, the prospect of obtaining reciprocity will be enhanced wonderfully! The Democratic party, the speaker added, is most favorable to foreign, interests and on that ground bo desired the §gccc$& of Gen.
Pierce. »lt is plain that if the coming election depended upon the influences of Britain or her colonies, Piarce would be the successful candidate. But the American people are not prepared to give up the right of suffrage in this instance, or even to exercise it with a view solely to promote British interests. The anxiety of the London Times and of the Canadian
Minister is Return), nevertheless."
#1| lruefjHll WQ
neither to touch, taste or handle |al|OQ }n adtnittinff ti—the London Time*
^ve ,hi„ eonsn-
i»nd Canada and the other British provinces have no vote in tho election—s» Gen S roll will loae no vote by their op position to him—and thus mu«t he gain some votes among our own citizens be cause of that opposition, and the reasons of it! We cannot doubt he w»U, for we 4o not understand how any citizen o»
United States can use his political influence t«» benefit Hopland and her eotonier. to the injuring of hi# owu coun try.—Bait. Amtr.can.
A flrm in New £^»rk has commence-f ttw tftefprise of hog packing, which has heretofore been c«rried on exclusively in the Weai. Since railroads have penetrated i«t« the western country, live hogs are sent forward by western drover*. to He killed and packed in New York. This establishment in New York h«s connected with it huge ice-houses, arranged on a patent principle, which admit of the slaughtering of animals in ail seasons. The meat is kept seperate from the ice, in an air-tight apartment, cooled by it.
A
large steam boiler is
also in uae, for rendering lard and heat ing water. There is no establishment of the kind, equally complete, it is said, in the United States,
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withio ii#
the majj
During the present year, there have passed through Iowa City, about 40,000 emigrants for California, and 10,000 for Oregon.
E S S E 4 S O N A E OITO*.
E E A E .. '""a*1"* Saturday Morning. Oot 9, 1858 WHIG- NOMINATIONS
-.* $ ?°r President,
GENERAL WINFIBLD BCOTT,
For Vice President,
WILLIAM A GRAHAM,
III NORTH CAHOLIHA. i.
Governor,
NICHOLAS McCARTY,
or NAS10N COUNTY. gtT.
F»r Ijieutenant Governor, WILLIAM WILLIAMS, OF KOSCIUSKO COUNTY
For Congress,
o, W-
BARBOXTR.
STTNATOUUI. ELECTORS.
HENRY
poor, wrtftcliiMl. 1 .H.M no. PLEASANT A. II ACKI.KMAN.of H«.h eo. petiu
3.1.ANE, of Mo,i.^m.ry cwmy.
Pi«t. 1. JOHN J. CHANDIAK, Vanderburgh county NATHAN KIMHAU. Wnnhington county, 3. Gapt. Scorr
CAarss,
Switzerland co
4. 6. JOHN COBVRN, Morion county 7. RICUAKD W. TUOMFSON, Vrigo county 8. G. O. BEHM, Tippecanoe county 9. T. Fc 10YI.ER COI-FAX, St Joseph county 10. JAMES S. FKAZIER, Kosciusko couniy 11. (SVSTAVPS H. Voss, Hamilton county.
For Treasurer of Stale,
SIMON T. HAD LEY, of Hendricks co. For Auditor of State, DOUGLASS MAGU1RE, 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 Gruat couuty. For Superintendent of Common Schools, AARON WOOD, of Putnam county.
Judges of the Supreme Court,
Dist. 1. JOHN B. HOWE, Lagrange co. 2. CHARLES DEWEY, Clark co. 3. DAVID McDONALD, Monroe co. 4.
SAMUEL B. GOOKINS.Vijroco.
STATE ELECTION.
So much interest has been taken in reference to tho election of President and Vice President, that it is to be feared, attention may be more or less taken from the election to come off on Tuesday next. Remember the importance attaching to the selection of a suitable man for Governor, as well as other State offices for the first time to be filled under the new constitution. NICHOLAS McCARTY, the Whig candidate for Governor is a most worthy man just such an one as is wanted for Governor at this time. A man true to the interest of our State, who will regard the happiness and prosperity of the people, mere than that of seeking popularity with a view to some ulterior personal AUMI O.W SU-«~
1
W— *:-U—
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for a series of years, by demagogism. Nothing has been done except with a view to possible personal or party beneficial results, rather than the good of the State. Important offices have been made hacks on which to ride to something beyond the legitimate objects, and duties of the office itself. It is time a stop should be put to this. Nicholas McCarty is the man to check up this infamous system. He will know nothing but the office itself, and the duties legitimately belonging thereto. Honest, capable and straight forward, he will perform that for which he shall be elected, without regard to any other end or objects, other than that of the prosperity of the Stato» Let that be remernberod, all who vote for McCarty will vote for an honest and capable man, who
fice. Besides that of Governor, there are other important State offices to be filled. Such as Judges of the Supreme Court, Treasurer of State, Auditor of State, Secretary of State, Rsporter of Supreme Court, Clerk of Supreme Court and Superintendent of Public Schools. Read tha names as selecteJ by the Whig party for these responsible offices. All men of high character, and amply qualified for the respective place for which they have been respectively nominated.
For Judges of the Supreme Court, that high and responsible place, may be found the names of Jons
B. HOWE, CHARLES DEW-
BY, DAVID MCDOXALD
ISS.
and
Whigs attend to your dunes «n Tuesday next.
Let every voter who desirea the election of Gen. Soott, remember that it will not avail much for the establishment of the policy to which Gen. Scott ia attached, if he is not supported by a Congresa favorable to that policy. Therefore every candidate for Con greaa in favor of the aatoe policy as Gen. Scott, should receive tbe suffrage of those .who rote for Scott. In this District it will be consequently the duty of the Scott voters to vote for C. W. BARBOUR for Congress. He is for the same policy as Gen. Scott.— Should Gen. Pierce be elected President, be will veto all bilk intended tocarry out Whig measures that might be laid before him by a
Whig Congress. Should Gen. Scott be eected President, he could do nothing tow arda protection to American industry ..improvement of Western rivers and harbors or any Whig measure, with a Democratic Congress. Let ua endeavor to eecure a Whig Congress, and if we succeed, with Scott for President, the true interests of this country will receive the fostering care of the Gov-
ernmeat.
ISAIAH
Doaiu* i* announced as a can
didate for tho Legislature.
THE JUDICUBTTIQIFOT
In the Extra Journal laaned last weak from his plait#, we flad an artlcla with the aboVB caption, It is intended as stricture upon the qualifications of tha iwo sets of candidates forjudges of the Suprema Court. Wf quote the followlug as part of the article: "We are just organising under our new ConatiUUlchi, and our now code of liiwa.— Both the Constitution and tha laws framed under it are remarkable for the spirit of progress and reform breathing through the whole system. Now the candidates for Judges on the Democratic ticket, are all man of libera and progressive spirits, men of temper and of character in harmony with our new Constitution men of ihe moyement party men of the times, men deeply imbued with the spirit of the age. The Whig candidates are, at least a part of them, men sympathising in spirit with the former age men glued to old systems, wedded to old notions, advocates of exploded theories, and wholly incapable of appreciating or understanding the sentiments and wishes of the people. They are openly opposed to some of the most nopular features of our new Constitution. They are arrayed in deadlo hostility to thespiritof progress which is remodeling, and simplifying and rendering more aebeptable to the people our whole system of law
Is there not something startling in the above paragraph when applied to tho selection of men whoso duty it will be to execute and construe the laws of tho country, as they are made and really exist 1 It is not the busi npaa of Judaes to make laws or to remodel or 5., acoorilingto the spirit of progress as here intimated. That belongs to the Legislative branch of our Government not the Judiciary. But it seems that the Democratic candidates for Judges of the Supreme Court are all men of liberal or progressive spirits, who are to remodel the laws instead of settling and construing the laws they are really to be engaged and employed in makins laws. If this be true, then indeed is it necessary that the people look to their candidates for these high offices of Judges of the Supreme Court We are bound to take these Democratic papers at their word, may be that there is unwittingly a little more truth than poetry thrown into the above par agraph, and that the object of Democracy is to have on tho bench what is called progressive men, who cannot, or are not to decide what the-law is, but to be engaged in remodeling, and of consequenco constantly unsettling the whole system of Jurisprudence. The sentiments and wishes of the people are to be consulted, according to the writer quoted, and not a rigid adherence to the established law. Where would we be if this doctrine is to bo carried out According to the very showing of this writer himself, the Whig candidates arc the true and safe men for the position to which they are nominated. Let this be pondered well by every good citizen who wishes the laws settled rather than constantly at loose ends, without any principle by which to judge and settle them. Supremo Judges are to decide laws, not make them. Every voter should therefore cast his suffrage for the Whig candidates, if he wants safety and permanency in the Judiciary.
It required a person to be enthusiastic in the Democratic faith, and a strong admirer of Democratic men, to be entertained bv the sDeech of J. G-
Drtt,io
th*
Court House Tuesday night. We attendeJ for the purpose of hearing a Democratic speech, feeling that if the universal Whig party should be extinguished, we might possible endure it if it was done in good style. We do not know what was said before we entered the meeting, but we do know that we were gloriously bored for an hour and a half. Expecting all tho time some reasons why Mr. Davis should be prefered to Mr. Barbour, to represent
this
circulars,
District in Con
gress, we remained but so far as we
could discover, there was nothing advanced in this
respect.
Land, was tho prin-
cipal theme,and we do not remember ever hearing so much said with so littlo worthv of consideration, in a political canvass. One thing we observed, that Mr. Davis ridiculed appropriations for Western rivers, and repeated his intention to vote against any such propositions. He was quite scornful ot Mr. Bnrbour issuing
and declared that he would
not do such a thing. We do not know with what grace he can say that, when circulars intended to benefit Mr. DAVIS have been recently circulated in the Dis trict, and we ore informed that when they
were
SAMUCL B. GOOK-
Who has not heard of these mes! All well tried, and standing at tha very top of their profession as Jurists, who would be an honor to any Court in any ctfcwtry* DecisIons from *nch a source would command the reaped of all good citizens at home and abroad.
issued it was intended to be
kept as secret as possible. After Mr. D»vis concluded, Dr. Sherrod was called upon, who commenced with the game of brag, by stating that YVhig prospects were like a bank bill below par, and looking downward. His speech was not very lengihy, but still long enough to get In those indispensable concomitants in a Democratic speech —National Bank—Bankrupt Law, and Gen. Jackson. After these three items were mentioned he deprecated the election of a military man to the Presidency hut if the people would havo a military man lie recommended them to take Gen. Pierce, in preference to Gen. Scott. Every body will be amused at the recom mendation of Gen. Pierce oyer Gen. Scot as a military man.
It is stated that the Freemasons of Boston are making preparations to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the initiation of George Washington into their Order It will take place early in October, for which purpose Paneuil Hall has been petitioned tor.
When the proposition to create tbe office of Lieutenant General was before Congresa in 1847, a DetnoerttiC member of tbe House observed that it was owing to the gallantry and achievements of Gen. Scott tbey were then enabled to sit there in safety to legiaa to
Horace Greeley is making speech#* til tbe Western Reaerre, Ohio, for Scott
UPKIiCH OF Mr. BAEBOVB Mr. Barbour met bis sppointraent and made mast capita! speech at the Court House Thursday night. We wish he eould have been heard by all persons who feel an interest in home protection, snd the improvement of rivers and harbors. He showed clearly wbat tha country wanted to keep the balance of trade In our own favor. Every voter is deeply interested in this matter, and cannot do duty to himaelf or bis country by casting his vote st the election on Tuesday next for any other than a protective man for Congress
Mr- Barbour will be true to hie constituency and hie country on that important branch of legislation. And thia cannot be said of bis competitor, Mr. Davis. Whatever be may say before the people on the stump, he will not go for any of these measures in Congress, ..." «,
Why should we go to England for Iron when tbe whole country arouud ua is full of ore—plenty of people to work it, and produce in abundance beside#1 Why not employ our own people, those living in the country, to work the ore and convert it into a shape for usefulness, instead of going to a il.o amo material 1 Per-
foreign country for the same material sons tiius engaged at home will also be consumes of the produce of our soil. And thus constitute a market for the surplus of our agriculturists, instead of obliging them to kaavff exoense to a foreign land.
Mr. Barbour dwelt at considerable length on the subject of river and harbor improvement, and showed himself master of the subject. It is indeed a plaiu subject to all, notwithstanding tbere is so much attempt at mystification. Just as rivers are improved, so increases the price of the farmer's produce for that risk in transportation which" attaches to difficult and dangerous navigation is a matter of deduction in the price of produce, which comes off the producer. Mr. Barbour seems to understand the bearings of all these questions. He is in favor of river improve ments as a matter of deep interest to his constituents. He showed clearly that his oppo nent, Mr. Davis, the Democratic candidate, is not favorable to such improvements, or at least he
makes
Ministry, or other principal men in Russia, France and England. And in that matter he succeeded so well as to re ceive the thanks of President Madison. Then again when the difficulties came up with South Carolina, Gen. Scott was sent by President Jackson to Charleston,where he succeeded amicably In settlinir affairs which had threatened the
IMI,5
peace of the country. .* Then came the troubles on the Niagara frontier—the question of the attack on the steamer Caroline. Scott is again called upon by another Democratic President, and is again successful in settling the difficulty. The Maine Boundary question was also reserved for the diplomacy of General Scott, and bj and through him finally arranged
We wish every Democrat could have heard the Speech of Mr. Thompson— none could have resisted the conviction that General Scott is not only soldier, but an able and fafe civilian.
In counting oYer the Statea that will go for Pierce, oar opponents forget to put down Canada and England. Gen. Scott ia very unpopular in Canada, and Pierce will get a great rote there. In England, too, all the leading papers of London, Liverpool and Manchester are in his favor, from principle. His majority there will be very great^
The Terrti Uau.e and Richmond Rail Road Company ia now running a daily Freight Train, both way*, between Terre Haute end Indianapolis.
NewsPArsit
no exertions looking to
egislation in Congress by which the people of the West can be benefited. Ho will not do it—it is contrary to his party in Congress
We ha»e no doubt next Tuesday will tell that the people of this Congressional District will prefer a man true to their interests over one who is not S
SPEECH UF MR. THOMPSON.
It will be impossible in an editorial paragraph to do any thing like justice to a speech three hours in length. Mr. Thompson dwelt at some length upon the dangerons tendency of doctrines advocated by the Democratic party—all or mostly, as he believed calculated to subvert law and order in our country, and to be destructive of that which should be the wise and settled policy of our government. He went over the whole ground of.Whig measures and policy as the same are calculated to promote the prosperity of our country.— The lives of Scott and Pierce were shown up in contrast—and the superior character of General Scott as calculated for the office of President of the United States shown to the full satisfaction cf every unprejudiced mind. We have not time to refer to tho military career of Winfield Scott ably and beautifully portrayod by Mr. Thompson: What must have struck every one, however, was the exhibition of civil qualifications as really possessed by Gen. Scott. Mr. Thompson spoke particularly of the various important civil trusts committed to the hands of Scott by a succession of Democratic Presidents. As early as 1815 Gen. Scott was solicited to accept the department of War, as its Secretary, which position he respectfully declined. Shortly after that he was confidently entrusted by the President with diplomatic functions, for which purpose he was furnished with letters to some of the
REAWHO.—It
is very difficult
just now to £nd matter for publication, except that ««rhich is more or less connected with either tbe Presidential or State elections, The character, qualifications &c. of candidates for offiea s«em to be the general theme, tfewspapera are filled with nothing else. People talk of nothing else, and if anything else was printed it would scarcely he read, We are obliged therefore to conform to the necessities of the times and the requirements of our readers. And being so obliged we consider it a pleaeure and a daty. All persons of every grade, class and description, are more or lees, directly or indirectly, interested in elections. Our civil and religious privileges and liberties depend on elections, just in proportion as our Government and institutions may be regulated through the character and principles of those elected to office. It is the privilege as well as the duty of all to give some attention and thought te that which lies so deeply at the root of their liberties and happiness. When seme of these things shall be settled, newspaper reading ^»y be found of a different shade and character.
What do the people say to sending to Eu
rope during the year 1852, the enormous sum of fifty-eight millions of dollars in gold and silver, to pay the balance of trade against us, created by the present Democratic Tariff If jhey are willing such a draining of our specie shall continue, they will send Democrats to Congress. If they wish to prevent it, one of the first steps is to send Whigs to Congress. On Tuesday next, Congressmen are to be elected Indiana. We would say, vote for Whigs—if you want to keep such a sum of money in our own country, and the amount leaving us is increasing every year—and to the voters of this District we would say, vote for
BARBOUR
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I he Journal thinks that the Daily Courier was kept back until night Tues. day last, in order that John G. Davis might not see it before speaking. Not so—we did not think of John G. Davis during that whole day. A Press of Job Work and oil er business prevented the issue of the Daily until durk of Tuesday evening.
Hon._
A multiplicity of business has prevented an earlier notice of the speech of Hon. R. W. Thompson, delivered befote the Scott Club on Saturday evening last., The House was crowded at an early hour—and among the audience was observed a large number of the fair sex of our town.
JAMES VV'HITCOMB..Senator
in
Congress, and formerly Governor of Indiana, died two days ago at New York, where he had been some time under medical treatment. t,
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The Journal of to-duy reiterates thai Mr. Barbour was wandering about in Mr. Davis's rear, but does not state that Davis had refused to allow Mr. Barbour time to speak at his meetings as he had first agreed to.
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The Montgomery Times, Daily Gazett and Painesville Chronicle, all Alabama papers, have come out for the Southern Rights Presidential ticket. If the Southern Rights ticket gets any support in Alabama worth •peaking of, Scott and Graham will carry the State.
Harbor aud River Bills voted against by —™. Pierce. MDATE AMOUNT APPROPRIATED
June.28ih, 1834,-'• $722,387 March 3,1835, *J.-V
firise
425.167
July 2, 1836. 648.119 March 3. 1837, 1.374,722 July 3, 1838, 1,469,108
Five bills, appropriating 84.639,502
A dispatch from Quebec, of the 28th ult., states that the Assembly has rejected the bill to incorporate tho Saut Sie Marie Canal Company. The Government is awaiting the action of the American Govsrn merit.
To ihe Voters of Vigo, Clay and Sullivan
Q& my
eaturMi,b«»niitt.froia.S»ulUvaji,rX.XoUiflijL
six of my family sick, and I am myself, just able to sit up to write this nete. It is impossible for me to fill the appointments I have made for addressing the people in various places. The excuse is my own precarious condition of health, and that of several of my family. I reoret this exceedingly but these circumstances, entirely above my control, positively prohibit my leaving home again before the election.
I leave myself in the hands of a generons people, and shall be satisfied with their verdict at the ballot box, whatever it may be.
Respectfully,
MICHAEL COMBS.
HTOHLAWD, Clay Co., Oct. 6, 1852.
MENTAL EXCITEMENT.—
Bad news
weakens the action of the heart, oppresses the lungs, destroys the appetite, stops digostion, and partially suspei.ds all the functions of the system. An emotion ofj shame Hushes the face fear blanches it joy illuminates it and un instant thrill electrifies a million of nerves. Sur-
spurs the pulse into a gallop. De* irium infuse* great energy. Volition commands, and hundreds of muscles spring to execute. Powerful emotion often kills the body at a stroke Chilo, Diagoras, and Sophocles, died of joy at the Grecian games. The news of a defeat killed Philip V. The door-keeper of Congress expired upon hearing the surrender of Cornwallis. Eminent public speakers have often died in the midst of an impassioned burst of eloquence, or when the deep emotion that produced it suddenly subsided. Lar grave, the young Parisian, died when he heard that the musical prize for which he had competed was adjudged to an other. 'f
THE POLL OP ALL ENGLAND.—The
London Herald compiles a valuable document entitled "The Poll of England," which consists of a careful coU lection of the votes given at the late election on each side, in all the counties, cities and boroughs of England and Walea. And the general result appears to be,
A
Conservative votes, *j33,231. Whig Radical votes, 128.714. The table it made up by a fair comparison between the Conservatives and Whig Radical members, and appears ro have been compiled in an impartial manner.
more extended comparison
would tell more decisively against the W a a
The following the result of voting yes terday cn the cars from Madison to Terre Haute. Madison to Indianapolis Scott 76, Pierce 40, HIV].
Indianapolis to Terre Haute Soott 6l Pierce 43.
PUBLIC SPEAKING.
Col. R. W. Thompson, district eleator, will address his fcilow-citizens at—
PBAISIKTON,
o'clock.
Monday October 11th at
JOHK P. USHER
and
At
CUWTOK
JLFTX FOR LEGISLATURE. FCGAIDT-* We are authorized to announca JON AT HAN ROGERS as a candidal* for the Legislature at the ensuing election.
We are authorized t» announce ISAIAFI DONHAM aa a candidate for the Legislature at (ho ensuing elecUon. 1
We are authorized to announce JOHN HODGES as a candidate fcr the LegUlatare at the ensuing election. |1
EIRCUIT JUDGE.
We are authorized to announce AMES HUGHES, of Monroe, as a candidate for Circuit Judge, in the Sixth Judicial Circuit.
We are authorized to announce D. R. ECK£I£.
of
Gjweocaade^aa A juandidaie for Circuit
Judge ia the Sixth Judicial District.
COMMON PLEAS JU 1)0,1
We are authorized to onnoance JACOB JONE3 as a candidate for Judge of Common Plena ol Vigo at the October election
We are authorized to announce AMORY KINNEY as a candidate for Judge .of the Court ol Common Pleas of Vigo county, at the ensuing election.
CLERK CIRCUIT COURT.
We are authorized to announce TII OS [. BOURNE as a candidate for Clerk of the Courts ol Vigo at the October election.
We are authorized to announce ANDREW WILKIN'S as a candidate for Clerk of the Circuit Court of Vigo county, at the ensuing October election.
We are authorized tn nnnonnce BISHOP W. OSBORN as a candidate tor Clerk of the Vigo Circuit Court,
TREASURER.
We are authorized to announce N. f. C'UNNINGHAM as a candidate for re-election for Treasurer and Collector of Vigo at the October election.
I'I SHERIFF.
We ar» authorized to announce JAMES NELSON aa a carididata for Sherifl of Vigo, at thi October election.
We are authorized to announce WALTER S. COOPER aa a candidate for Sheriff of Vigo, at the October election.
We are authorized to announce I M. DAWSON as a candidate for Sheriff of Vig», at the October election.
1
THOMAS H. NELSO*
will address their fellow-citizens of Vermillion County, on the subject of the pending elections, -r
on the evening of Saturday
October 9th at candle lighting.
Public Speaking in Lost Creek.
J. P. USHER
and
T. H. NKLSOS,
LOST CREEK TOWKSITTP.
will ad
dress the people at the meeting house in
on Monday evening
Oct. 11th, at candle lighting.
OCTOBER ELECTION.
FOR STATE SENATOR.'
We arj authorized to announce MICltAEI, COMBS aa a candidate for State Senator in this Senatorial District.
COUNTY SURVEYOR/-
We aro authorized to announce A ME S OAKEY aa a candidate for Couniy Surveyor for Vigo, at the October election.
We arc authorized to announce ROBERT ALLEN as a candidate for County Surveyor, lor Vigo, at the October eleciion.
ASSESSOR.
We are authorized to announce N LEY DURHAM as a candidate for Assessor in Honey Creok Township.
We are authorized to announce JOSEPH E JON Lb as a candidate for Assessor of Harrison Township. v*1* W/ ti's, 3
We are authorized to announce MICHAEL^
.MYERS ss a, jruMndidUi*nimjaaor"Or Toat
Creek township.
We are authori zed to announce WM. LA DD
a
candidate for Assessor in Lost Creek Township.
FOR COUNTY COMMISSIONER. We are authorised to announoe 8- W. EDMUNDS as a candidate for County Commission er for tbe first District.
We are authorized to announce DENNIS HEARN as a candidate for County Commissioner in the First D'strict.
WHIG NOMINATIONS.
VIGO COUNTY.
For Representatives.^,
T,,[' .. HARVEY D. SCOTT," L. A. BURNETT, WILLIAM GOODMAK.
Common Pleas Judge.
NATHANIEL LEE.
**1&ea*urer. ~v
CHAS. T. NOBLE. ,1
Clerk. -f.-Ci
AHDREW WlLKIKsi"
Sheriff.
M. M.HWKCOX.
Fancy Millinery.
MRS,
CO FT SOU and Miss HE.VDFSO.V would respectfully inform the citizens of Terr© Iiaute and vicinity, that they have opened a Fan cy Millinery, on National Road Street, next door West of Mr. Grover's Stove Store where they offer an asssortment of Millinery and Embroiderles- Consisting in part, of Silk, Satin and BraidL^f' •',$£0^ Bonnets, Caps, liead Dresses of every style, qualiiy and price, Fine French Flowers, Ee^tners, Ribbons, Veils, Collars, Under Sieves HAndkcrcbiefs,
SLC.
LOST,
We flatter ourselves w*^vilI be able
to supply Customers with goods^the latest fasion, on as good terms as can be Wa in the City. N. B. Will also keep «&nStantly on hand an assortment of .'fourning Bonnets.
$20 Reward.
nail Morocco Pocket Bool 1852, containing $91,00 in Bank
a small Morocco Pocket Book, on tbe 6t!i of Oct. notes.
One $90 note on tha State Bank of Indiana, $10 notes don't recollect on wbat Banks, & i* aotes, and the balance in $5 notes.
Any person finbirig said Pocket Book, apa
ifig
the same with the money at shis office snail have the above reward. Oct. 9. *52-w9t-7
Election Notice.
STATE OF INDIANA, PrtTTVMf AV ffS/V
Vice President oj[^eWR^w WILKINS, Sheriff
FrtirieCity,'Express and Journal will please copy and charge Vigo county.