The Wabash Courier, Volume 21, Number 36, Terre Haute, Vigo County, 30 April 1853 — Page 2

THE COURIER.

E S S E O N A E

E E A E

Saturday Morning, April 30, 1853.

DREADFUL STORM.

One of the most terrific storms passed over our town on Saturday evening last, that has probably ever visited the place since the erection of its first building. It was truly of the hurricane or tornado order. The jirst victim of its violence we shall notice, was the almost entire wreck of the fine building known as Mr. Jewett's Church. The cupola or steeple, as was seen through the light-

ning's flash, appeared to be wrested off, and raised several feet from the bottom of its structure and carried nearly over the centre of the building before it fell through carrying everything in its way into the body of the church. This idea is confirmed from appearances as now indicated in the church. The first twenty feet of the roof immediately adjacent to the bottom of the steeple is entirely uninjured. And the bottom part of the cupola containing the bell now lies in a mass about the centre of the church, while the top part struck upon the east end wall, broke off, and now lies on the ground some distance beyond.

The whole area of the church inside is covered with the broken masses of roof, ceiling and steeple. Not a pew to be seen except the back row extending under the gallery, which seems to have escaped, from the fact, that the steeple must have been carried, whole, more than twenty feet before it touched or fell through the roof.

Had the congregation been assembled, the destruction of life must have been terrible, probably extending to every individual present. The sexton was ringing the bell for prayer meeting at the time, and escaped through the masonry foundation portion of the steeple with but some slight injury. The building is generally so much wrecked as to preclude the idea of ever being usefully repaired. A loss of course to the congregation of several thousand dollars.

The force of the storm was more or less felt over the whole town. Chimneys were blown down from many buildings—two on the Methodist church, one on the dwelling of Dr. Patrick, another from a new building of Geo. W. Ball. The large platform on the top of J. D. Early's house was sturted from its place. Several new building [sic] in the way of erection were razed to the ground. The roofs of Mr. Thompson's Steam Mill and Bement & Co.'s stvre [sic] were much injured. As for smaller matters, we may notice that a number of hats were blown away and still remain among the missing. One gentleman on the prairie started afther [sic] his <chapeau> but never had the pleasure of even a sight of it; others were obliged to lay flat on the ground. One had his hat carried away, and was seen holding on to a fence to hold himself down.

Altogether, the roaring of the wind, flashes of lightning, peals of thunder and rattling of hail made the storm of Saturday a scene not soon to be forgotten by many of the citizens of Terre Haute. ~~~~~~~

SCHOOL !U KITTING.

A meeting on tho subject of taxes for School buildings &c. was held in the Court House on Monday afternoon last. Judge Kinney in the Chair, and Mr. Soule Secretary. The meeting was very respectable in character and numbers in attendance.— Resolutions were passed authorizing a tax of 30 cts. on the hundred dollars, and also a capitation tax of 50 cts. for tho purpose of the Schools, buildings &e. A resolution was also adopted authorizing tho School Trustees, to purchase tho Seminary building and lot, at a reasonable price, at the sale advertised of the same.

TRUSTEES OF W. A E. CANAL. Tho New York papers announce the reappointment of CHARLES BUTLER and THOMAS DOWLINQ as Trustees of the Wabash & Erie Canal, on the part of the Bondholders. Thie is a decided compliment, and a full proof of the confidence entertained in the ability and fidelity of tho gentlemen, in superintending and conducting the multifarious and important affairs of that great work.

Mr. Soule's early career will, it is said be a bar to his cordial reception at the Spanish Court as Minister of the United States. It will bo remembered that he came to the Unitod States a political refugee. The Spanish journal published at New York, IJR Cronica, gives it the unanimous opinion of the editor's compatriots that the Spanish government will not act in accordance with its self-re-spect ifit recognises Mr. Soule's credentials. I -ji.rr

CLAY COUSTY.—There seems to be some difficulty in the way of a re-location of the Clay county Seat of Justice. The commissioners appointed by the last Legislature have proceeded to action and fixed a location for the new seat, but have been enjoined from further proceeding#, and their report refused by the county officer#. The constitutionality of tho law wi II therefore be brought before the Supreme Court and probably argued at it# next term In May*

DKttiCATrow.—-The nrwllall for Odd Fellows, in the 3rd story of Prairie City Buildings, was dedicated on Monday evening last, in pretence of a largo company. The cere» monies on the occasion are represented a* having been highly interesting and imposing.

TELEGRAPH OFFICE.—We understand that the Telegraph offices in this place have been consolidated, and hereafter business will be done at what is now the O'Reilly office, under the control of Mr. A. WADE, corner of Ohio and Market streets, new Brown's Hotel.

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The Wabash is in fine navigable order for good sized Steamers, number of which have been at the landing within the week. Several flat boats have started South with produce since the rise.

NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. The VIGO COUNTY SEMINARY is advertised for sqle in another column by the Treasurer and Auditor—valuable property terms easy.

MR. CHILP has stored in a lot of new and interesting Booksf^ fft

G. KERCKJIOFF & Co. have removed their BOSTON LEATHER STORE to the S. E. corner of 5th and Wabash streets.

"^HIXDS & ADAMS have opened a House for AUCTION aad COMMISSION business on the East side of the square.

PHILIP MONNINCER ha3 opened FRANKLIN HALL, formerly White Hall, where he promises the best of accommodations.

MicnEAL BURNS has a NEW Pimvisios STORE East end of National Road street, with a fine assortment of Groceries.

M. S. PATTERSON carries on WOOL CARDING at the Terre Haute Foundry.

AEBA HOLMES carries on CARDING and FULLING at-the old stand.

Dr. A. M. MAURICEAU has valuable books for sale at New York.

LOSS OF THE INDEPENDENCE. The steamer United States from Aspinwall arrived at New Orleans, April 28th.— The steamship Independence on her passage up to San Francisco, ran ashore on the shoals near the Margarita Islands; and finally swung round with her side to the beach, when she careened over, took fire and was entirely consumed. There were nearly 500 passengers aboard, of whom, in their endeavors to get ashore by swimming and otherwise, about 140 were drowned. The passengers saved, numbering in all about 270, were cast upon a barren uninhabited island, without water or any other means of subsistence, where they remained for five days and six hours, during which time they suffered dreadfully. Finally, by firing cannon they attracted the attention of some whaling vessels, who came to their assistance with provisions, and took all the survivors off the island. ~~~~~~~

NAMES OF STREETS.

There is sometimes a little confusion as to the names of two or three of our streets. Wabash street is occasionally termed National Road, or Main street. And Market, is frequently called Third street, &c. Wo were taken to task last week for speaking of Main and Third stn-ets, names which we have often heard applied.

Wo will here give the namesof the streets as placed on tho original plat of the town. The streets running North and South, beginning and counring from the river, are as follows to wit :—Water, First, Sccond, Market, Fourth, Fifth, Sixth.

The streets running East and West, counting from the North or upper end of the town are named as Hows, to wit:—Sycamore, Eagle, Mulberry, Cherry, Wabash, Ahio, Walnut, Poplar, Swan, Oak. Sycamore being the extreme North, and Oak the extreme Soifth on the original plat. The Court House Square being situated between Wabash and Ohio streets, running East and West—and between Second and Market, running North and South.

FLOATING PALACE.—The great Floating Palace made its appearance at our wharf on Saturday last, agreeably to advertisement.— Performance took place afternoon and evening, and for once we are willing to say that a Circus exhibition came fully up to what it advertised and professed to be and do. The accommodations and seats for an audience are the best and genteelest we have ever seen. The performances too, were ex-J cellent—altogether superior to those land traveling Circuses usually exhibiting in this place.

We learn that the Floating Palace will be again at our wharf this (Saturday) afternoon, on its return from Lafayette, and that the company will perform afternoon and evening—2 and 7 o'clock. ~~~~~~~

THE SEARCH FOR SIR JOHN FRANKLIN.— Dr. Kane, who has expressed great confidence that Sir John Franklin and his companions are still alive, will sail on another expedition in search of them about the 15th of May, in the brig Advance, furnished him by Mr. Grinnell, of New York. The whole expenses will be borne by individual contributions, Congress having failed to make any appropriation. The vessel is provisioned for a three years voyage, and every convenience provided for the comfort of the men at sea and on land. We wish them success in their humane undertaking, and a safe return to their homes.~~~~~~~

There was excitement among the citizens of Cincinnati on the 25th inst., in consequence of Mayor Snelbaker, having prevented the Rev. Mr. Kirkland, formerly a Catholic priest from preaching in '.he marfcet place on the ground that his discourse would tend to provoke a breach of the peace.

MAIL AOKNT.—We understand that Mr. RICHARD SCOUTKN of this place has been^ appointed one of the Mail agents on the' route from Terre Haute to Madison. It is I also stated that Capt. Cain of Indianapolis has been appointed one of the Agents—two being necessary for the rcute.

STATE JOURNAL.—This paper cotors to us enlarged and much improved in dress and appearance. The Daily is new styled the "Morning Journal^ and is really a capital paper.

We are pleased to learn that our late townsman STEFHEX G. DODGE, Esq has received an $1800 appointment as clerk in the Penaion Office at Washington.

We teethe Hon. R. W. THOMPSON again on our streets after an absence of several months, on professional business we believe, at Washington city.

NEW CnoBCH.—The Pew Holders of Mr Jewrett's Congregational Church have resolv ed to erect anew building.

'Conclude, at least, nine parts in ten ol wbai is handed about by common fame to be false.

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INSTITUTE FOit THE BLIND. The following circular has been issued in relation to matters of interest to the Blind of our State "j

We invite your attention to the present condition aad prospects of the INSTITUTE FOR THE EDUCATION or THE BLIND, and solicit your co-operation in carrying ont its designs for the relief of this unfortunate class within the limits of your county.

The intention of the Legislature was to place the means of education within the

reach of blind persons in the State, of suita-j

ble age and condition none are rrjected on account of poverty, but a|l are invited to come and enjoy the benefits of this noble charity.

We desire you to favor us bv giving this communication publicity in such manner as you may think proper, and to forward, if possible, the names and ages of all the blind within the limits of your county, together with the post-office address of parents or

A pamphlet is in preparation giving full particulars as to the internal regulation" of the Institute, and copies will be forwarded for emtuitons circulation.

Early application should be made to ensure admittance. Editors of the severnl papers in the State will do the cause of humanity a service by copying this circular, or otherwise noticing it in their columns, and forwarding a number of the paper containing such notice to the Institution.

Strangers visiting the city will be thewn, with pleasure, through the Institution. Communications and papers should beaddressed to W. II. Churchman, Superinteii'dt.

W. H. CHURCHMAN, Superintendent.

dency tho former in April, 1841 the latter in July 1850 leaving the Vice

Presidency vacant for the remainder

of their respective terms, and the President of the Senate with the right of

succession to the Presidency. The

powers and duties of the Vice President of the Senate pro temare precisely the

same, except the latter votes as a Senator, and has the casting vote. Mr.

Atchison, the present President of the

Senate, pro tem ., has only two years to

serve as U. S. Senator.

THE SANDWICH ISLANDS.—A recent census of the Sandwich Islands exhibits some facts of startling interest, and which illustrate in the most unmistakable manner the vital law that the inferior race must give way to the stronger. The present population of the seven islands forming the group, is 80,041. The deaths during last year were 7.943, while the births were only 1478—an average of six deaths to one birth. The foreigners number only 1787. This is an extraordinary state of things, and we doubt whether the parallel can be found in the historv of the world. In the time of Cook, this people numbered 400,000 thus in seventy years th'\v have decreased 320,000.— In 1836 they numbered 108,.r)S9—decrease in seventeen years nearly 28,000. Such a rapid decrease of native population is a deeply melancholy spectacle. \t tho present rate of decreasej another generation will hardly have passed away ere this people will be blotted from the face of the earth.— Boston Journal.

BIRTH DAY OF HENRY CLAY.—Tuesday, April 12, the birth-day of Henry Clay, was celebrated by the citizens of Lexington The Observer gives the following account of the celebration •'The day was ushered in by the firing of cannon and the ringing of bells, and at 10 o'clock a processiod was formed under the direction of Gen. Leslie Combs, as Chief Marshal. The procession, which was very respectable in numbers and appearance, the Fire companies, Masonic Fraternity, Medical Class, Mayor and Council, and citizens uniting in it. having been formed, marched to the University, in the spacious chapel of which the exercises were conducted. The rddress on the occasion was delivered by the Rev. E. F. Berkley, of the Episcopal church in this city,(in which Mr. Clay worshipped:) an intimate personal friend of the lamented statesman, and was all that his friends could have desired. Brief, yet sufficiently comprehensive to present the prominent events of the orator's illustrious theme it was conceived most happily, and delivered with fine effect. It was, indeed, a most chaste and eloquent effort."

MONET MAHKKT.— We find the following in the New York Tribune of the 20th.

Thy brokers are buying the notes of the Indiana and Illinois free banks at she rates current previous to the discontinuance of the arrangement for their

The Institute has, for five years, been in successful operation, and its results are too well known, and too justly appreciated by the people of the State, to require comment. Within a few weeks-the new building for the Institute has been completed, furnishing additional room for instruction, workshops, Sic, and adding materially to the comfort The Lncofocos never made grenter and convenk-nce of the pupils. The Institute will accommodate one hundred pupils, more than double the present number in attendance.

Vice President of the United States. The office of Vice President has been

previously vacant on the following oc

casions, viz:—Twice by the death of the Vice Presidents, viz: Geo. Clinton,

April. 1812 his term expiring March 3, 1813. Elbridge Gerry, November.

1814 his term expiring March 3. 1817. Once by the resignation of John C. Cal

houn. Dec. 28, 1832 his term expiring

March 3, 1833. Twice by the death of

Presidents Harrison and Taylor, and the consequent accession of Vice Presi

dents Tyler and Fillmore to tho Presi

guardians. Particularly do we solicit thej f°r principles rather than for power, aid of editors of newspapers, county officers, while wish the Locofrc the great object clergymen of all denominations, and of the: of struggle has been power. The Whigs benevolent and humone of every class, in are unfubdued though inactive. They urging upon the unfortunate the acceptance of the boon thus tendered.

ISAAC BLACKFORD, President of Board Trustees. E. W. H. ELLIS.Sec'y.

reccpsion in deposit at the American Ex-' dated Parsontown, March 26th, says: change Bank, There is no excitement! All Irelan/I Is in nrmtion. I le*t Duhtn regnrd them. lin for this place eighteen days ago. On

The Money market is fully supplied on my route I met the people in fjiangs of call at 7per cent., and in many cases 40 to 50. in all directions, wending their loans ars made at 6per cent. Paper is*way to ihe coast to emigrate for Amcri working easier at 7 and 8per cent.--

TIIE OLD WHIG SPIRIT! Ever since the Presidential electiort, the-Whigs have very generally seemed disposed to suffer Locofocoism to do wntsoever it may please to do uncheck* ed by any opposition. Many of them believe that the best policy for the Whigs to pursue is to keep cool and quiei and permit the men into whose hands the reins of government have passed to have their own way. They contend that all that is needed is to let Locofocoism have rope enough and it will save Jack Keich the trouble of ad justing the noose about its miserable neck. !§S

mistake than in supposing that. because the whigs were quiet, ihev were subdued— becnuse

tjieir guns were silent, they

were spiked When ihe Disunionisis were beaten, ihev very properly

fI"'esc'e^

4,ac-

decision ngainst them.

and crawled and sneaked back inio the open bosom of Locofocoism, which is always gaping to receive renegades and factions of oil kinds. But the Whigs, though beaten and discouraged thereby, did not "acquiesce." They have no such miscral le word as submission in their political vocabulary. They have for many years contended

are reposing in inglorious ease, to give Locofecoism a fair opportunity of exhibiting itself to the country.

What! the old Whig spirit dead? That patriotic fire gone out which burned through so many years of discouragement and enlightened the gloom through which our party was called on to pass? that fire

Oh, n! That spirit and

can never cease to a a 23|c and easier.

the hearts nnd Illuminate the pmh of tho Whigs. The Whigs want but for nn occasion. They know that the Government is in all of its departments hopelessly sui rendered into the hands of the spoilers, and hence it is useless now to rally against tho dominant porty. But they wait only for the coming round of the proper occasion, and then the bugles of the party will be sounded and from hill nnd valley, from city and from country, from the lowly and the lofty abodes nlike will come thronging thick and fast the legions o? the Whig party, which, if they have known defeat, have also experienced the enthusiastic delights (if triumphant victory. Thick nnd fast as fall "autumnal leaves in ValInmbrosa" they will come.and, with firm hearts and stalwart arms, soon assure their old and in veterate enemies of their sincerity and of the

"Might that slumbers in a freeman's arm

We can assure the Locofocos that the Whigs have not the slightest intention of submitting to the political bondage which would be imposed on them were they basely to desert their time-honored standards. They have, as already sinted contended for principles, principles considered by them of the greatest importance to the well-being of our confederacy, and just as soot^ ns nn opportunity is afforded for the successful assertion of those principles, they will come forth in all their strength and strive manfully for the ascendancy.-•• Louisville Journal.

Madame,(Jenny Lind.) Goldschmidt, wriiing fiom Dresden. lOih February, to Mr. achrisson. the Swedish Consul here, says, among other mntters:

We are. God be thanked! quite well. Otto is very good and kind. He labors always, is at home always, is kind always, is ihe same friend always, thinks only of my welfare nnd my happiness, and maintains a calm still courage in all circumstances."

We never had much faith in the reports lately so rife, of family disagreements between Mr. and Madame Goldschmidt hut we confess that we cannot understand the allusion in the last two lines of the above extract. What the all circumstances" a,re, which call for the maintainance of "a calm, still courage." on the part of the happy husband of the Nightingale, may well puzzle «he imagination of the curious.—N. Y. Ex press.

THE IRISH EXODUS.—An extract of a letter received by the Pacific steamer,

Ca.

for short dates, and first class names continues few years longer at this rate, old Ireland will be depopulated. Six JCBM FHAKCMX.—--It is stated that: Our best farmers and mechanics, serthe various expeditions that have been vants and cidevant, soldiers and police fitted out nithin the l.w five years for the men out of employ, have ail taken the discovery of Sir John Franklin have cost emigration fever, and are preparing to in *ggreg*te of S3.792,000. Nearly Emigrate. Our wonder here is, how you eight years have elapesed without ti- find employ fur all these people. dings from the missing voyagers. Noj less than fifteen expeditions in all, con-f Common honesty is the indispensable listing of thirty vessels, besides boats,' basis of eharity and common sense,the have been engaged in the pursuit, and sure and needful resting-place for a the effort is still continued. soaring intelligence.

TIIE («AICDINI2Il FRAUD. monarch, or eager to avensre with their The Democratic papers in every part cf stings the insult offered to their sovereign, the country have spent a great deal of ink in On restoring the captured queen to her sub endeavoring to stigmatize the administra-1 jects with equal secrery, the tumult speedily tion of Gen. Taylor and the Whig party subsided, and the ordinary business of the generally, as loose and corrupt, because of' community was resumed, as before tho octhe allowance of the Gardiner claim by the currence. That in such cases as above nar Board of Commissioners on the claims of, rated, information, and that of rather a comour citizens against Mexico. Even the fi plex character, was transmitted by one inmous Giilphin claim has not provoked morej sect to another, cannot be doubted—but by patriotic indignation. The examination of what means All that has been ascertained Mr. Evans, one of the Board of Commissioners, on the trial of Gardiner, now pending has elicited a fact that should be carefully considered by the Democrats, before they indulge in further clamor on this subject. We statrd the same thing in substance, when it was first intimated that the Gardiner claim was a swindle, and are glad to see it confirmed by the oath of a responsible man. When Gardiner's counsel were pressing his claim before the Board, doubtsas to its validity were aroused in the minds of the members, and they recommended to President Taylor the appointment of on agent to proceed to Mexico, ond ascertain ihe aduil existence ol Gardiner's mine, and the legality of some other claims. President Taylor recommended the appointment to Congress, but they too! not the least notice of it. Had they atttended to it much money might have been saved. But the only reply he got was, that he wanted another place for one of his followers. Such is Democratic economy.—Buff. Com.

The emigration is errible. If it

New Orleans papers, .Wednesday are

received. The evening edition of the Picayune

has the full details of the alledgcd seiz ure of Lecilla Valley by Governor Lane.

Gov. Lane's proclamation, after set

ting forth the grounds on which he claims the territory, proceeds thus: "I,

Win. Carr Lane. Governor of the territory of New Mexico, upon my own offi

cial responsibility, and without orders from the Cabinet at Washington, do

hereby, in behalf of the United States,

take possession of the disputed territory, to be held provisionally, until the ques

tion ol the boundary shall be determin

ed." Col. Summer, the military commandant, positively refused to support

Gov. Lane with his troops. Lano is,

however, generally supported by the American residents.

NEW YORK, April 26.

Flour—Sales of 3000 bbls. State $4,-

50. Ohio 4,[email protected]. The steamer's news had a depressing effect on the

market. Grain—Wheat inactive, with sales

of 13000 bushels, Yellow corn we quote

at 65c. /•.

W hisky—Sales 300 bbta prison at

Provisions—Mess pork $15.62, fine

13.37, easier. Beef is firm. Lard is

steadier and quiet. Butter—Heavy at 9@14c.

NEW ORLEANS, April 26.

Provisions—Mess pork is improving

nnd held at $15.75 to $16,00. Lard

snles of 5000 kegs yesterday at 10£ to

10£c. Groceries Sugar 4@4|- for fair. Best

molasses is held at 24c. Rio coffee 8| @9c.

CAN INSECTS TALK

A striking instance of the possession of a capability of spreading intelligence, and that of a somewhat abstruse character, is furnished by experiments that have been made by Hubcr and othe upon bees. Every one is aware that the queen bee is an object of the greatest solicitude and attention to oil the workers of the hive, and yet, awonw so many thousands, all busily employed in different and distant parts of the colony, it would appear impossible for them to ascer tain, at least before the'lapseof a considerable time, whether she was absent from among them or not. In order to sec whether bees had any power of conveying news of this kind, the queen bee has been stealthily and quietly abstracted from the hive but here, as elsewhere, ill news was found to fly apace. For some half hour or so the loss seemed not to have been ascertained, hut the progressively increasing buzz of agitation gradually announced the growing alarm, until shortly the whole hive was in an uproar, and all its busy occupants were seen pour ing forth their legions in search of their lost

upon this point is, that the ants and the bres cross their utenn® in a-peculiar manner with the antennas of the others that they encounter, and this action being repeated again and again, seems to be a mode of communicating intelligence common among the insect race.—Jone's History of Animals.

ONE OF TIIE FOREIUEX. Judge W— an honorable

who still occupies

distinction upon the Su

prenie Bench of Michigan, could if he chose tell some good stories from his •curly experience in the jurisprudence of the interior of the State. Holding his first circuit in Onkl.ind in 1839 a fellow was tried ond convicted before him for Ptenlinj hens. The foreman of the traverse jury was one ,u laughable original, hitherto unknown to the Judge. The trinl boingj over, the guilt of the prisoner manifest, and a verdict of "guilty" rendered, the

Judge sentenced him to imprisonment in the county jail soon nfter which the Court ndj uirned. On the wny down from the Court House the Judge was overtnken hy the foretnnn big man in a short round.»bout.jnnd fiery red head, whom he did not. at once r»c"d'.ect. "Well Judge," said slapping thtt Judge on the baf-k, "you put it to that chap good and strong, and you did tight, poor miserable cuss! to steal hens." "Judge I am naturally strong in the back, and when the conn try was new I have now and then taken a sheep! but hens, oh. Lord—he oughier feel above it."—Del. Adv.

THE FEMALE TEMPER.----NO trait of rhnrncier is more valuable in a female ihan ihe possession of sweet temper, home can never be made happy wi:hout it. his like the (lowers ibat spring up in nur pathway, reviving and cheering us. Let a man go home at night wearied and worn by tl.e toils of the day, and how soothing is tt word dictated ly a good disposition. It is sunshine falling on bis heart, (le is happy, and the carejf of life are forgotten. A sweet temper has a soothing influence over the minds of a whole family. Where iHs found in the wife and mother, you observe kindness and love predominating over the natural feelings of a bad heart. Smiles, kind words and looks, characterize the children, and peace .ind love have their dwelling there. Study .then, to acquire and retain a sweet temper, it is more valuable than gold and at the close of life it retains all its freshness and power.

DIED. fc'j

In this city, on Wednesday, the27th lost., of Lang Fever, Mr. W I LLU* C^srof Sen., ta the 70th year of

age.

New Provision Store,

AND FAMILY GROCERY. East fnd National Road St., North bide, TERRE HAUTE, INDIANA.

THE

BALTIMORE, April 26.

subscriber would respectfully inform the public ibat he has fitted up and furnished with entire trcsh poods, a Provision Store and Family Grocery, as above, where he intends keeping evcery thing in the Grocery line, of the best quality, and which he will sell at the lowest rates for cash, or exchanee for prodi ce.

Coffee, Teas, Sugars, Molasses, Fish, Tobacco, Spices, and all other articles usually kept in such establishments,will always be foand on hand.

Also, Glassware,Nails. &c. He solicits a call from those making purchases as he fetils confident that kis articles and prices cannot tail of giving satisfaction.

April 30,'53 3li ly

MICIIEAL BURNS.

FRANKLIN HALL.

PHILIP MONNINGER, Proprietor. Corner of Market and Mulberry Streets^ Ell EE HAUTE, IND.

THE unersisne-j having purchased the House known as the "iNlnie

jJJJBL Hall" and retined ami remodelled !»aijgjjS it. has opened it under the above name. lie invites inspection to his arrangements, as he believes that they will belouiv.l interior to none in the city.

HIS ACCOMMODATIONS,

as fnr ns table, hedding, rooms, stables, and all other wants of tho«e who may favor liim with iheir patronage will not be iound surpassed by any other house in theeitv.

HIS TERMS

wjlj be reasonable. And trusting in a discriminating public, he hopes to merit share of public patronage. PHILIP MON'IVINUER.

April 30, '53-36-6m

REMOVAL.

Boston Leather Store,

NATIONAL ROAD STREET, South-East corner of 5th Street, opposite the Episcopal Church. KERCKHOFF &. CO inform their tormcr vT. customers and the public ffenerallv, that they have moved their LEATHER S'fORE. from National Road Street opposite Union Row, to National Road Street, corner of 5th street 'I hey have now on hand a large and exquisite assortment ol all kinds of Leather, as Spanish, ns innati and Country Tanned Sole, Band. Upper. Bridle. Harness, Skirtinir, Collar and Split Leather. French and PhiLdelphia Calf and Kip Skins Lining. Binding, Topping. Sheep and DeerSkins, Tampicoand French Men's and Ladies Morocco.

SHOE FINDINGS.

They also keep a general assortment of Shoe Find injjs. as Lasts, Boot a»d Shoe Trees, Clamps, Pegs, all kinds ol Shoemakers Tools of tho very best qualitv.

Having adopted the principlo of only selling for cash, and bnying nlso for cash in the Eastern ities, they are enabled to soil at lower prices than any ol their competitors.

HIDES!

They pav the HIGHEST CASH PRICE for Gteen ami Dry Hides. Skins and Furs. ATTENTION! ATTENTION!!

Shoemakers, Saddlers, and VIerchanis aro particularly requestor to examine our stock and priecs, before buying elsewhere.

Terre Haute, April30,'33-36-ly

Sale of Vigo County Seminary.

WICF. is hereby civen that on Saturday, the 3tMh day of July, A. 1"). 1853, within business hours at the Court House door, in the town of Terre Haute, we will oiler h-r sale the County Seminary-buildings o' Vigo county, Indiana, together with the grounds,'whereon they stand, viz: Out lot of the town of Tenv Haute number fortv-tliree ''13.) bounded ns follows: on the south side hy Mulberry street, on the west side by Sixth street, on iho north side hy Eagle street, nnd on the east side by out lot number for-ty-four (44.)

At the same time and place we will also ofTur for sale all the personal property belonging to said County Seniinnry

Terms of Sa'e.—Up^n all real estate, sold in pursuance of this notice, tho purchaser has to pay the interest upon the whole amount ol tho purchase money for one year in advance, at the time ofreceiving ccrtiiirate of purchase, and the principal, in ten nnnual instalments with interest annually in advance upon the residue of said principal-

Upon all personal property belonging to said Seniinnry. a endii of twelve months will be !.'iven, the purchaser giving his note, with approved Ireelkold security, tor tho amount of the purchnse money, with interest thereon and without Buy relief whatever from valuation or appraisement laws.

[Vigo

Wood, Coal and wheat taken in exchange for Carding. 1 will also keep constantly on hnnd, for sale, a good article of Rolls, clienp lor cash1 will ol so. pay the highest price, iti cash, for 00,000 lbs. of Wool.

School, Miscellaneous, and other

Also fine assortment of Stationery. Letter nnd Csp Paper, Books, Window Paper, Fire boards and Prints, Arc.

April 30, '53 36-3t

Notice Particularly

QJAMUHL PRICK, an imbecile, in chargc of the 0 Society of Friends, near I'rsirieton, left the house ol David Reynolds in Honev Creek town •hip. on Ssbbnth last, and lias not been since lound. lie is harmless, if 60 v^ars old, has on a green sack coat and an old rilk hat.

A reasonable reward will be paid for the return 01 s»i.i Price, as he is unable to take core of himself, being now childish. lie will answer to bis name.

A I A E

HAPPINESS AND COMPETENCE. •, -v ffwntMi IT* T1»m we benold many fcimtw, «c»rce In the mtrid)»n ol ilfb broken in health aua spirit* with eompliCMion ol tod ailment*, depmiiif them of the |ower for ihe enjoyment of life at K«e when phyaictl health, buoyancy of tpiris*. and happy aervuitv of miud, aria ing from eoudiuou of Mktlh, ihottld be predominant.

Many of the crow* of her ntffenns* firat—pernap* year* before, iiethipn during cirlhood, or the first ynr» of wimiye— were in their origin so light it to put uuuoucea, ma of count neglected.

1Jf AfnTKR Y15ARS,

When too late to be benefitted by our knowledge, we toali back and mourn, and regret the full consequence* ot tfat ignone ce.

What would wtnM olten *ire to po*»e«*. in early life, tilt knowledge we obtain in after years Aud what dayt and uigtil* ol aiiguih we might not lure been apared, if U» kuowledg* waa timely posaeaard. It ia

UKIiANCIIOLY AND STARTLING

To behold the aiekneeaand suffering endured by many a wff« for mi iv yean, fivm came* simple and coatmllable, easily tmedied—-or belter still,—not iucutred, ifevery

WIVE AND MOTHER

Possessed the iuforfhaiion contained in a little volume. (wjl|« the reach of all) which would spare to herself EARS OF MISERY,

And to her hinband the constant toil and anxiety of mind, uecessarilv devolving IIIWI him Irum sickness ol (he wife, without giving liim ihe opportunity of acquiting lhat com peienre which his exertiona are entitled, and the |osses*ioa ol which would secure ihe happiness of lumsetf, wife, and childien. SECURE THE MEANS OF HAPPINESS

Bv becoming in time possessed ol the knowledge, the want of which liss caused the sickness and poverty of thousand*. In view oT such consequences, no wife or mother is excusable il she neclrct to avail herself of that knowledge in re,pec! to herself, which would spare her much suffering, be the means of happiness and prosperity to her husband, and confer u|on her children that blessing above all price—healthy bodies, with healthv miud*. That knowledge is couiaiued ia a little work entitled

THE MARRIED WOMAN'S

Private Medical Companion.

BY DR. A. M. MAURICEAU, PROFESSOR OK DI9KAIKI OF W O J* One Hundredth Edition. 18»«., fp. 250. Price, 50 ctt. [ON rtKK rartR, ixtra BIMDINO, $1 00.]

First published in ltMT, and it is uot gllRPRlZINU OR tVOSDERFtli, Cnmlderlng tlmt E II PKJIAtiK, WHETHER MAHKIKUOH NOT, can hrrt nrqulre full knowlfilgv of the naturr, cltarnetrr and rinin of lirr compluluU, ivltli tho various symptom*, ami Uml nearly

HALF A MILLION COPIES

should have been sold. It is impracticable to convey fully the rariont inlijerts treated of, as ihev aie of a nature strictly intended lor the married, or those contemplating marriages, but no leinal* desirous of enjoying health, and iliat beaut v, consentient upon health, which is so conducive to her own happiness. Mid tlwl of her husband, but either ha* or will obtain It, as has or ill every husband who has ihe love and affection of his wile at heart, or that of hi* own jiecuniary impro»ement.

VP WARDS OF ONE III'NDRED THOUSAND COPIES llave been SENT HY AIA1L :he last few montlK

CAUTION TO TIIE PUBLIC ME NOT DEFRAUDED! Buy no Imok unions "Dr. A. M. Mnnriccnn, 12# Llbortv Street, N. V.'! Is on the title pngo. nnd tho entry In the Clerk Office on tho buck tlio litlopagtt and buy only of respectable nnd honorabl* dealers, or send by innll, and nddrea* to Dr. A. M. Maiirleenti, as there nro spurious and sunvptttiou* Infringements of copy-right LET EVERY WIFE AND HUSBAND

PONDER!

No rxcttM for Isfiiornnce. when T^norntic* la SlUerv to thour we hold itenr nnd dear, mid when to dispel our lgnorauc* la wllhlu our reach.

To enable every one to decide upon the

penttthl

nrVM*i74V

*t /(V*)

N. F. CUNNINGHAM, Tr a surer of I'igo County, Ind.

A L\NGK. Auditor Vigo County, lnd.

Terre TIaiito April 30 '3,-36 ids.

Wool Carding.

WOULD respectfully inform tlio. citizens of and surrounding counties, that 1 have tilted up New Machines with New Curds, at the TERRE HAUTE FOUNDRY, and bopo. by strict attention, to merit a share of public patron ai^e. 1 warrant my work to be superior to any other done in thin place. Any pertun who does not get good work can have pay lor tho same in goodoils or 'he highest market price in cash.—

No extra r/ia ••gt made for IVool thai overrun* in weight by adding Greuse. Pure Lard Oil tirmshed for wool.

M. S. PATTERSON.

April 30. '53 36-3m.

Auction and Commission! HINDS & ADAMS,

HAVE

opened a house for the above named business in the store room formerly occupied by John Markle,

EAST NIOETIIE PUBLIC SQUARE. A lng experience in ibis business, wo trust will ennMeus to satisfy all who may favor us with thi ir patronage. Advances made on consignments. Sales in any part of tlio county attended lo.

We also keep watches. Jewelry, notions, cutlery. accordeons. whips, guns, pistols, perfumery, &c.,&c and will not be undersold by any otli er establishment in tho place.

Terre Haute, April 30, '52-36-tf

Bl fl S11 DlST A TI fl BElY.

1 UST RECEIVED nnd now opening at Child's tl Book Store, a full Spring supply of

DAVID REYNOLDS, MOSES ItEYNOLD!3

April 30, •52-39.11.

New Books.

KEY

to Uncl« Tom'a Cabin, by Mra. Stowe* Beatrice, by Cathatine Sinclair Napoleon Dynasty, by the Berkly Men Dictionary ol Poetical Quotations, The American Fanner, by Blake: The Odd Fellow's Text Book The Masonic Chart Tales of the Southern Border AgoesSorei, by P. R- James. *e CHILD'S BOOR STORE. April 30, ^3, 36-3t«

Notice of Insolvency.

NOTICE

ia hereby given, that at the last

April Term of the Common Pl^as of Vigo county.Ind. the estate of James W. Carico has b«*en declared insolvent, and will be seuicd accordingly.

A. LANGE,

bonu of

April 30t 1^36*3t.

E»tate.

Imported Wines.

'-L-,

irnii*.

of powosfclnjr a copy, nnd tlmt no

w)f-, or mother need remain uninformed upon tlio mnny ciiuses, which, sooner or later, are destined to ntnke fearful ravages upon her health, unless guarded a:nlnst, and that no considerate and affectlonnta littftlmnd have cause to upbraid himself with neglect of the welfare of liis wife—a pamphlet of tlilrly-slx p.'igeft, containing

full TiUt-paQtuHul Imtta qf Con-'

but*, together with extracts from the book, will bo sent

frr« qf chary* t'

any narl of tho United Slates,

by addressing, post-paid, as herein. \V lien Knowloilgn la Hnpplne**, 'tis culpable to be Ignorant. fW On receipt of One Dollar (for the lino Kdl. tl.vi extra binding.) "THK MAKKIKD WOMAN'S PillVATK MEDICAL COMPANION" Is sent

{mail.

to any purl of Ihe United States. All let

ters must ho post-paid, and addressed to Dr. A. MAt'KlOK\U. Box 1W4, New Vnrls City. Publishing rtle.e, No. 12l» Liberty Street, New York.

For nnle l»y S. F. Pnrri*, (Jit-enc isile. Tn Now York City, ly Stringer & Towneem!. American Museum Ailriniicc, Shermnn &. Co., No 2 Asior House Dcwi't & Davenport Hnrnos &. Co.

OFMCK, 1?'J Liberty tsticet, tioar Greenwich, New York City. April 30, '53 36 ly

The well known superiority of tho

Ganuino Hartford Collins Axes, Has i:i(]ucr] some mnniit'icturcrs to stamp their nxes II COI.I.INS, nnd such oxusarc frequently aold ns tny mnnufneturo.

The Genuinn Collins ihes,

U'liich hnve beon mmk- under my tlirection for more thnn twenty-live years, nti'l which hnve Mined such an umivuicd reputation, are uivuriably stumped

COLLJNS & CO., HARTFORD. Thrv nrc lo he found nt our Depot in (lie city of New York, nnd nt the piindpnl Hardware Stores in the largo cities.

PAM'L W. COLLINS.

New York, April 16,'.Vl-34 ly

Hang tho Banners on the outer Wall

TIIK CRY IS STILL TIIISY COME!

The excitement still continues at Camp $ Utht/s Vinegar Depot, Second Street, nenily opposite tho Sewart

House, Terre Ilnute, Ind. II put»«rril)ers nrc now preI pnred to furnibh nny quantity

ngnr ever brou

(Cider Vinegar to denlern chenpcr ti Knftern prices, en I pronoun-

hy judues to he llm hi

hy judges to he llm best VinAll orat tended to

c"d

to tlin_Wobnsli Vnlley.

ders through post-oiiicr

UTLEY.

CAM

April 16,'53 34-ty

Terre Ha life and Evansville Canal Packet Line.

BOAT of this Lino will lenve the Basin tor Nowbrrry twicp a week lor tho present, nnd to Ports below ns the Canal is finishedThe Boats of tho above Line have facilities for carrying twelve tons of freight each.

For freight or passoge apply on board or to A1ERW1N &CO. April 23, '53-35-tf.

Teacher Wanted.

COMPETENT Male Teacher will find immediate employment, nn secured in at least ®200 per year at the District School atlndl-. ana Furnace. For information inquire of HUOH STKWAKT or at ihe Courier Office.

April 23, W2-35-3t. _1__

20 Cents Reward.

RUNAWAY

from the subscriber about the

first of tho present month an indentured apprentice to the Cigar business named IVEY J. DEBBCLKR, aged about 18 years. All persona are hereby notihed not to trust or hnrbor him at their peril. \ME8 IVf TOLBERT,

Terre Haute, April 23,52-35-3w.

Wool Carding at Holmes

WILL

be superintended by Mr. D. Swine* hatt. who is well known a* a good workmen. Fnrmers and others can depend on getting good Rods, and prompt attendance, by bringing their Wool to ilOLME'3 MILLS-

April 23, 53-35 if*

Foiling and Cloth Dressing.

WILL

be done as ttaaal, only in better style and finish, at 1IOLMJGS MILL. April 23,

,53-35-tt'

H'*

Cash and Good Cloths

aid

Wgivenbe

ILL

for WOOL—good bargains lolme's Mill, near the river, below ARBA HOLMES.

the bridge, April 23 '53-36-tC

Pine Ltunber.

UST received a quantity of Pine Lumber, for a •?',* SMITH &, LEGGETT. April 16, \S3-34-tf

J. H. LONG, M.

'PHANKFUL for past favors, respectfully soJL ncita a continuance of the same. Office oa «outh ef the Ceart House

Seusie.