The Wabash Courier, Volume 21, Number 49, Terre Haute, Vigo County, 30 July 1853 — Page 2

.. THE COURIER.

E S S E O N A E IT O

•WT ERRE HAUTE:

Satnrday Morning, July 30,1853.

Crime and Punishment.

In all well regulated Governments it is designed that punishment should be attached to, and follow crime, as certainly as effect should be the result of, and follow cause. The peace of society—the tranquility and happiness of a community, require examples to be made, and the violaters of law to suffer the penalties respectfully attached to the degree of offence committed. Whether exact justice can always be done is not the question—but <something> should <always> be done to appease excited feeling occasioned by the violation of a necessary or vital law or rule of society. We mean, that enough should always be done to satisfy the offended majesty of the law. Any thing short of this, leaves the idea of a failure in the administration of justice—and a fear that society may not be sufficiently protected.

We have been led to these reflections in consequence of the course adopted in two tragical cases of recent occurrence in this county. The one, that of a brother taking the life of a brother—and the other, a son causing the death of a father. In the first case the offender was entirely discharged by the examining Magistrate, and the other only held to bail, considered scarcely sufficient to secure a trial by jury. In the case of Livingston, who killed his half brother, Gordon, a great deal of virtuous indignation has been exhibited by certain writers and editors because the parties were immoral—the transaction revolting and because npplause accompained the discharge of the murderer. In our opinion, this sort of argument is not meeting the cane at all. It required no writing to show the odious and degraded character of the transaction and parties in Gordon's case, or the detestible taste exhibited by applause at the discharge of Livingston. All this was obvious enough to the moral sense of every body, and required no writing or publication on the subject. We were just going to press at the time of the discharge and accompaning applause in the case of Livingston. We hastily suggested that tho weeping of the widow, and the applause at the discharge of the murderer, constituted a problem in morals and ethics that we were not then in the mode of attempting to solve. We should have said more however, had time and space permitted. Our thought however, was sufficient to lead the thinking community to reflect on tho subject.

We have above stated that the oaso has not yet btfen met on its merits at all. We mean its legal snd moral merits. Attempts at rhetorical flourishes about the odious character of the parties, ia not meeting the question. That was all bad enough or coursev—but offended justice looks beyond the character of the parties in a murder case. Wa* a murder commuted, or a case of manslaughter fully made out! We hold it to be a true principle that in all cases where life has been taken, the party committing the offence should be committed to prison or held to such bail as will secure a trial—unless, the act of taking life was purely accidental, or clearly and beyond doubt, a matter of self-defence. We do not believe that either of tho recent cases in our county was such. There was, to be sure, a groat deal of mawkish sensibility 'exhibited about the case of Livingston—but the better opinion was, and still Is, that he had offended against the law, and'ought to have been held to bail. It may be that the

Magistrate supposed ho was doing his duty in discharging Livingston but we thought otherwise.

In tho case of Mewhinney, who stabbed his father, the question seems to be whether Che offbnee was bailable at all- If bailable, it was naturally supposed such bail would be required as would of course be sufficient to secure the appearance of tho party for trial. The offender was required to give bail only to the amount of $700. This doe* not seem in proportion to the character of tho offence committed. It is not for

t0scrutiniac

too

closely the doings of cxaming courts and Magistrates. They are supposed to hear cases undor oath, and to act only upon testimony given In duo form of law. They should always bo tho best judges and in mere cases of preliminary examination, should be equally careful not to withhold from the proper tribunal, the investigation of high offences where the laws have been violated, and in which the peace of society is deeply involved. The character of the parties, or the morality of the transaction, is not the question for an examining Magis Irate. Have the laws been violated! is the first inquiry. On a final trial, the whole circumstances of the ease, so far as they may be introduced as paliatovgr, may be proper •ad right. Mitigating circumstances are more properly matters for a full investigation by the court or jury which has to regulate and proportion tha scentence to the offence. We admit that Inquiring courts must and should be allowed much legal discretion in all cases, but it should at all times be exercised »oas to subserve the ends of justice irr preserving inviolate the sacred laws of the land.

RAILROAD ACCIDENT.—The evening train on the M. & I. R. R. thrown off the track on Tuesday night last in consequence of a cross-tie being fastened on the track by by the hands of some villain. The cars were thrown off the track, and some of them much injured, but fortunately no peson [sic] very seriously hurt. ~~~~~~~

Cfaftttxo MAILS —We are requested by Mr. Jon**, Po« Master, to say, that hereafter the Eastern Mail will be kept open for letters until 9 o'clock P. —and that all other Mails, exerpt the Packet cioee at ft P.

Pxc Nic.—An interesting Pic Nic came off on Wednesday last at a romantie spot on the railroad, nine miles from town, and nearly opposite Cloverlsnd. The party was got op by some members of Mr. Jewett's congregation and others. A car was chartered and attached to the morning train, by which the company were landed on the spot at an early hour. The car was then turned upon aside switch and retained for return in the evening. We had the pleasure of a visit to the place by the noon train. We found all hands in the midst of social enjoy ment. There was a glow of rosy cheeks and fine spirits—hilarity had evidently been the order of the day. The company was occasionally separated, and wandered off in little groups—some talking sentiment and picking blackberries others whispering love in the little ravines—some swingingothers singing. Bright eyes with sly glances though not announced in the programme were sweet little extras, happening' in, most gracefully. Oh, it was delightful! We know not what may come of it, but hope for a repetition. The evening train came thundering from the East—the chartered car was attached, and in a few minutes the company, in fine spirits, was safely landed at the depot. v/: v-

Institute of the Blind.

For some time past it has been known that the Trustees of the Indiana Institute for the Education of the Blind, located at Indianapolis, had by a resolution of the Board suspended for a time the operation of the Institute. This action of the Trustees was said to be the consequence of a failure of the last Legislature, to provide them the means to carry on the Institute. This action of the board seems to have given such universal dissatisfaction, that we are happy to see by proceedings in another column, that the Trustees have at a late meeting, resinded [sic] their order of suspension—and resolved to borrow money to carry on the Institute until the case is provided for by the Legislature. ~~~~~~~

Colonel Benton's History. The long looked for work of COL. BENTOH'S, entitled "THIRTY VEARS IN THE UNITED STATES SENATE," is now in the course of Publication. This work we have no doubt will be eagerly sought for, and have a good run. The experience and character of the Author, with the interesting period of the times he writes about, will occasion his history to be read with avidity. Already some extracts are made in New York papers. On our first pnge to day will be found a portion of that chapter, relating to tho celebrated duel between Mr. Clay and Mr. Randolph. The balance will be given in our next. It will bo found exceedingly interesting.

MEWHINNEY CASE.—We recently noticed that John Mewhinney who stabbed his father in Lost Creek, and fled, had been taken and lodged in our daol [sic]. Since our last the case has been examined before Judge Kinney of the common Pleas. The defendant was admitted to bail in the sum of $700 for his appearance for trial at the next Circuit Court, which he has given, and is now at large. ~~~~~~~

RAIDROAD IRON.—We learn that five canal boats, loaded with Iron for the Terre Haute and Alton Railroad, arrived at this place from the lakes on Wednesday last— and that several more loads are on the way. ~~~~~~~

REVIEW OF UNCLE TOM.—We have received a copy of the Review of Uncle Tom's Cabin by Dr. A Woodward. From a hasty glance over its pages we observe that Dr. Woodward is very severe upon Mrs. Stowe. The work is for sale by W. H. Buckingham. ,.-.l--1nr-.r,rrr.,-,

NEW PREMDKNT.—Wo understand that Curtis Gilbert, Esq., has resigned the Presidency of the Torre Haute Branch of the State Bank—and that LEVI G. WARREN, Esq., has been elected to fill the placo.

RAILROAD RECORD.—This is a useful, and highly interesting work—printed on fine paper, in quarto form—Weekly, at $3 per annum. W. II. BUCKINGHAM, Agent, for Terre Haute.

Mr. CHARLES TRICHK, will continue the Cabinet buisneas at the old stand of Agar & Triche. See Advertisement.

EVANSVILLE AND CRAWFORDSVILLE R. R., OR WABASH RAILROAD, AS IT IS SOMETIMES CALLED.—That portion of this road between Terre Haute and Vincennes, a distance of fifty-seven miles, has been let to contrat for grubbing and grading.

This entire road from Evansville to Crawfordsville, is 160 miles long, and has an important bearing upon the Wabash portion of the State of Indiana. It connects, at its Northern terminus, with roads from the East, as well as from Chicago, and passing through a valley of unequaled productive ness, terminates upon the Ohio river, at a point whence it is navigable at all seasons The Wabash river itself is navigable only for a small portion of the year, and an outlet that can be depended upon at all seasons is much needed. Such an one this road will supply, consequently its local trafic must be a source of great revenue to the road, aside from the business of its through transportation, which must be heavy from its numerous connections and intersections.—<Railroad Record>. ~~~~~~~

THE OLDEST MAK 1* KESTUCKT.—Probably the oldest citizen of Kentucky at thu» time, is old "BE* DCEE," a free man of color, who is well known to almoct every man, woman, and child in Louisville. He is now 108 year* old, enjoya extraordinary good health, is in full poseaaion of all his faculties, and faithfully attends to his regular daily advocation of hauling aaw dust (ram the milk to his customers throughout the city. Ben has had seven wms, sad any number of children and grand children. His last wife t-d about a year ago, and it is resorted that the old mao has some notion of taking to himself another rib,at an early day.

Mrs. Harris says her "darter*' Jane was only married a Hide over a year when she had "two boys, both son*." Smart sal. that Jane,

of

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and place

of

and arrange the schedule

Counties desirous

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horses,

age, of good quality, on the grounds, for

horses, cattle, and sheep and an ample supply on the grounds, of water, for man and horse business offices for the Secretary and Treasurer, to be built under the direction of the superintendent appointed by the Board and the ground to be in full preparation for the Fair by the 20th of September. The proposals in each case are to be accompanied by the names of responsible persons kown to the State Board. 4

For further information, application may be made to the Secretary, at Richmond. The members of the Board are anticipating a large and enthusiastic meeting of the friends of Agricultural and Mechanical labor, at the Capitol, this meeting. And to aid the cause, it is respectfully requested of all who attend, that they will bring with them the best specimens of fruits, grains, vegetables, flowers, &c., that the Exhibition may be made the more interesting.

The Halls of the Senate, the House of Representatives, the Supreme Court Room and Committee Rooms, will be open to re ceive the productions of the State all of which will be exhibited during the session of the Board. We are expecting some interesting essajs, and addressess, during the meeting.

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Indiana Institute for the Education of the Blind. Proceedings of the Board of Trustees, at a called meeting, held July 23d, 1853.

The Board met at the Institute pursuant to a call of the Secretary, with the consent of Messrs. Blackford and Cook. Present, Messrs. Blackford, Cook, McCullough and Ellis. The minutes of the last meeting were read and approved.

The Secretary laid before the Board sundry accounts, amouniing to $2,338,01, which after examination, on motion of Dr. Cook, seconded by Dr. McCullough, were allowed.- r:.

The Superintendent presented a statement of the present condition of tho finances, showing an unappropriated .-balance in hands of $2,077.66. .sijis

On motion of Judge Blackford, it was unanimously— 'ifi Resolved, That the ordecs of the Board passed at the last meeting extending the vacation of the Instiiute, and in relation to the eleciion of officers, be and the same are hereby rescinded.

Reso'ved, That there shall be an election of the proper officers of the Institute at the September meeting of the Board.

Resolved, That tho Trustees hereby pledge themselves to furnish the funds necsssary to sustain the Institution until the appropriation for the next year shall come into the hands of the Treasuier.

On motion of Dr. Ellis— Resolved, That tho .Trustees will bor-

PRETTY WELL PUT.-

Day Book takes for its text the extraor-

men dropping down dead like over

worked horses our streets. Suppose

we should hear of thirty-five, or even

tlon or over work. Supp^

Orleans papers should announce ten

negroes

Exhibition of the Indiana State Agricnl- «. tural Society for 1854. Wait Till To. Ftad a Better. Notice is hereby given, that the State There are many persons who, observBoard

Agriculture will meet in the Hall ing how fast their neighbor, make forof the Houw of

Representatives, at

... i-Koitiw #hi»

holding the Bext Annual Fair,

Indi- ^nes, grow discontented wuh their own

more

Thursday, ,( often change their business In conseThursday after

Don

row of the Sinking Fund the sum of six y0Ur relations to your family, to society, thousand dollars for the use of the Insti- ,hose you do business with, in everytutc, to bo reimbursed out of future ap- ihing

had been worked to death by

their masters in the hot sunT V* hat a

tremendous hue and cry there would be

raised about it all through the North!

Every abolition PaPer tnnA

and Dixon hne|wou

8

slender profit®. Such Individuals

Monday,) anu qUence, sanguine that a new one will

rv, 1854, at one o'clock, P. M.» and among prove more lucrative. Generally they other things, will then determine the time

are

sla

disappointed. They do not under-

nd,in truth, the new pursuit as well

of premiums, &c. as the old. Moreover, they find

ofhavingthe exhibition, what looked, so promising at a distance

will then have an opportunity of making shows manv a drawback on a nearer in -jpeetion The wisest plan is to stick

jsst. t- t. .i. t* rrm- the business one understands, or at least The pl.ee which the Exhibrtim pro-

posed to be held, will be expected to furniau oilier words trail till go* the Board the amount in cash, to be paid by the 1st of July, 1854 or at their option, the 'pj,e

same

furnishing the grounds, enclosed with a who think that by moving to some other suitable board fence, including a grove if locality they may have more success.— practicable, and embracing an area of at To go to the West, or even to California, least twenty acres all the necessary halls, may be an excellent thing for many persod structures for the exhibition of rn.nof.c- sons- But the emigrants most be those tared articles, snd the products of the earlh "ho .re suited for new cow.tr,es. ot pri-

Speaker's stand, snd seats io front for the v.non will bring on dise.se, ,f not preaccomodation of two thousand persons a mature death. The life of a farmer on Mechanic's Hall, two hundred feet long by a prairie, with no notes to pay, and twenty in width a Manufacturer's Hall of abundance of all around, or that of a the same size well covered pens, and other miner, digging up solid lumps of ore, structures, for cattle, sheep, swine, and j(|10ul

to

ji

or

fowls two hundred good, substantial stalls juj jjen painted in words. But the realtor

within the enclt^ ample for-

.tbein

RlGHT,

President of the Board.

WM. T. DENNIS, Sec'y, Richmond, la.

that

.„ pr

advice will apply to those

different affair-

a hurry

therefore, to leave

your business here, small as it may be. At least be sure what you are doing be fore you make a change. In fine, keep to your present pursuit till you find a better.

Govern your intimacies by the same rule. Old friends are generally the best. True, they may trespass at times on your patience, either by pushing their claims too far. by ioterfeiing in your affairs. or by taking undue liberties^ as old friends, even the best, occasionally will, but the chances are, if you make a change, that you will not improve matters. The ancient ties, like venerable roots, cling closer than new ones, and may be relied on in tempests that would tear up their younger rivals. If you are wise, you will never throw off a friend, unless for the grossest misconduct. Reflect how imperfect, at best, is human nature, and wait till you find a better. ?i

In social sdfiti^also thettule will applv. Every new scheme is not necessarily a reform. Nor is it always pos» sible, even where an evil is admitted, to find an immediate remedy. Visionary theorists there are, indeed, who will tell you thai they have a panacea for every ill of society. But examine for yourself before you act, and examine thoroughly, not superficially. It is easier to iuju're than to repair, to tear down than to build up. Progress is the best of all things. But real progress is one thing, stimulated progress quite another. If, therefore, you are asked to assist in repealing any law, even one partially objectionable, consider well whether, on the whole, society will be improved. If this is doubiful, be not hasty, but leave the law alone—wait till you find a better.

As there are always men ready to tell you that society is out of joint, and that ihey only possess the secret of its cure, sn there are others who insist that iha faith of your fathers is absurd, if not all religion a delusion. It is the cant of the day, among certain shallow thinkers, to say that a rpan of sense will believe nothing he cannot understand. Yet most men, and invariably those of the greatest intellect, belicvo in eternity, though no human mind can really comprehend what has neither beginning nor end.— But you need no argument for clinging to your faith. You have never lost a parent, a child, or a wife, if you have not found that, in the hour of sorrow, religion is ihe only consolation. All other props give way, that alone sustains you. Mere philosophy can do nothing for you when death enters your dwelling. Hold fast, hold fast io your religion, at least till you find a better.

In the thousand exigencies of life—in

ltl lllu lliuuau„u

you

propriations said money to be placed miliar way, until you have thoroughly in the hands of the Treasurer. explored the, new one, and know it to Resolved, That Win. II. Churchman be superior^ ,,We do not recommend a be appointed a delegate to the National blind, stationary,stubborn, old-world inConvention of Instructors of the Blind, activity. But neither would we have you to be held in New York on the 16th of

rush

August, 1863. In a word, never abandon your present Orrfcmi,That the salaries of the Teach- course in a hurry, but observe the golers and Matron for the current quarter (]en

amounting to $562,50 be paid by tbe Secretary when due. DREADFUL ACCIDENT.—A young man Ordered, That the proceedings of this named Findley, meta most horrid death Session be published in the several pa- yesterday, in the upper end of the pers of the city. city, by earth caving in upon him in a

eanh buried

The Brook«

COCHTV THIS.

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do, never abandon the old fa-

into error on the opposite side.—

ruie Df

E. W. II. ELLIS, Secretary. well, which he was diging for James Hebden, John Riley, and Adam Knapp.

waiting till you find abetter.

ynrj. He had reached a depth of near twenty feet, without taking the precaution of

cur

dinary morality among laboring men, have done by the gentlemen above ihe hot weather—and makes this appli- named, as the soil in which he was dig ging was very sandy. At about 2 o'clock cation. a 1 x. yesterday afternoon, he noticed that the ••Only think of it, thirty-five laboring

bing, which it was insited he should

earl wns

)0W|y caving in, and called

|wq men tQ draw h|m bul beforc

|h ha(J m#de lhree turng Qn

man went

ance Qf

^m

Tho#e

ville American says ... and tM UK or Mia otre 9«,uw, na uoero "In Jefferson county, Ind., there li My, Lewis,Skye. and Shetland OVCT 20,000 mami a AAtiatIn ikftt MM ttIT«! L*•maw* ileerttwi ti

III ^VUCiavu 9 Ky VVWlIt K9« wuVU*aV UVVI *Vjwww. man and now a constable In that cm nty.j*V*LJUUk These numbers, however,rapidly descend in by the naftie of Wilton, who li hi* fsth- the remaining island from 10,000, to 1,000 cr*s forty-fifth cbild.and he it not the last 500.400,100, 40,30, 20,10 and, finally, at by a considerable. Mr. Wilton hat forty' Inchcalm.an apperiage of Life, there ia an

,he ,nd.

t0dy

the smaller number, sixteen negroes in completely burying him. Ayoung the South dying suddenly from exhaust-

of earth fell in upon

own the well to the assist-

pjQ(j|€y when a second slide of

lo lhe chin

exlracted alive wlth much

Find|eyj bm when lhe

was

six tnomhs an the whole world ^Scotchman by birth.-TV. Albdny Ledger. resound with the cry of crueay to tbej negroes and the inhumanity of the slave) holders. But such a thing cannot b% No owner of slaves would permit them to work themselves to death in the hot sun. It ia only the free laborer working for his daily bread, that is is pressed to such extremes. A msn whose wife and children at home waiting hungry for the proceeds of his daily toil, In hie desperation take* the risk, pushes on, and dies with over exertion.*'

was

difficulty—

,he Ume

lminadial(jIy

comme ced removj lhe dirl

from

®reached

him nfe

extinct. He was married at Charles*

ton some four weeks since, and was a

The Census of Great Britain in 1851 has just been published in two thick volumes.—Tbe number of people returned was 21,121967, of whom 10,386,048 were males, atid 10,736,9ia females, thus giving the Isdies tbe advantage. On the night of tbe cencus 12,924 were sleeping in barges*, (vessels,) 9,972 in barns,and8,277 io the open air or under tents. Tbe number of families in in Great Britisn wss 4,312,388 inhabited homes, 3,648,347. The town*,villages, Acta Grest Britain, 17,150. The British isles MO inhabited, 175. Great Britain hsa upward of 81 millions, and Ireland upward of 6 millions of soul. Anglesey, Jersey, and and the Isle of Man have 50,000, end Goern-

latest Foreign News.

By the latest arrivals it is stated that Count Nesselerde has issued a new circular, which is more impudent than the last. It claims that Russia occupies the principalities because the French and English fleets occupy the Turkish wa ters, and hints that the Russians might refuse conciliations until the fleets are withdrawn, expressing, however, Russia's willingness to evacuate the principalities when her demands are fully granted. This note has partially opened the eyes of the European public, who see the necessity of bringing matters to a settlement—Russia's object being to gain time, and so render herself impregnable. Scarcely admitting the possibility of war, the opinion begins to press

for

anxiety, appears delight-

usua„ very

something decisive. The public are continually amused by dispatches of the pacific tendency—the latest of these dispatches implying that France and England had, last week, forwarded to St. Petersburg a moderate note of concessions, on both sides, which is to end the matter, An answer is expected in about a week from the 11th of July, and until it is received all is, as it were, guess work.

The plot against the life of Napoleon, at the opera, was more serious than at first supposed. The conspiracy has been unraveled, and the prisoners are on trial.

The silk crops in parts of France are nerved with anxiety—they are not yet suffering. The crops again promise well. «-', K-

It is highly important, if authentic, that Mr. Bruck, the Austrian Envoy, instead of conciliating in his mission to Constantinople, fcas made an imperative demand on Turkey for all concessions previously refused.

Latest.—The following is from the Lor.don Times of the 13th: The French Minister of war is asserted to have addressed the President of the Chamber of Commerce at Noutez in the following strain: »»We are not bent on making war, but if the Emperor, to whom the honor of his government is dearer than all, should think that the national honor exacts war, he will certainly not recoil from the necessity."

Vienna, July 11.—Troops are about to be concentrated near Peterwarden for the protection of the frontier.

It is said that the Porte will publish his proclamation in reply to the Emperor of Russia, setting forth all of the injustice he has suffered from Russia.

The Divans of Maldovia met at Jussey on ihe 12th of June. The first act was to vote an address of their devotion to the Czar. *?*',' 9

An army of 80,000 Russians are fo occupy the principalities. mm MM 1

THE LAW OF BLOOD.—Layard, in his interesting description of Asiatic manners and customs, as well as antiqui tics, thus describes a remarkable custom now in force among the tribes of wandering Arabs: "One of the most remarkable laws in force amongst the wandering Arabs, and one probably of the highest antiquity, the law of blood, called the Thar, prescribing the degrees of consanguinity within which it is lawful to revenge ahomocide. Although law, rendering a man responsible for blood shed by any one related to him within the fifth degree, may appear to members of a civilized community one of extraordinary rigor, and involving almost manifest injustice. it must nevertheless be admitted that no power vested in any one individual, and no punishment however severe, could tend more to the maintenance of order, and the prevention of bloodshed amongst the wild, tribes of the Desert. As Burckhardt ha6 justly remarked, 'this salutary institution has contributed in a greater degree than any other circumstance to prevent the warlike tribes of Arabia from exterminating one another.' "If a man commit a homoctde, the Cadi endeavors to prevail upon the family of the victim to accept a compensation for the blood in money, or in kind, the amount being regulated according to custom in different tribes. Should the offer' of blood money be refused, the 'TAar' comes into operation and any person within the 'Khomse,' or fifth degree of blood of the homocide, may be legally killed by any one within the same degree of consanguinity to the victim. "In most encampments are found refugees, sometimes whole families, who have left their tribe on account of a homocide for which they are amenable. In case, after a murder, persons within the'TAar' take to flight, three days and four hours are by immemorial customs allowed to the fugitives before they can be pursued. Frequently they never return to their friends^ but remain with those who give them protection, and become incorporated into the tribe by which they are adopted. Thus there are families ef the Harb, Aneyza, Dhofyr, and other great clans, who for this cause have joined the Shammar, and are now considered apart of them. Frequently the homocide will wander from tent to tent over the Desert, or even rove through the towns and villages on its borders, with a chain around his neck, and in rags, begging contributions from the charitable to enabl9 him to pay the appointed blood-money." «j%rumnj-u-y rri'i

VAMJB OP HONESTY. An old trader among tbe Northern Indians, who some years ago established himself on the Wisseva, tells a good story with a moral worth recollecting, about his first ttialsof trading with his red customers. The Indiana, who evidently wanted goods, and had both money (which they called shune ah) and furs, flocked to his store, and examined his goods, but for some time bought nothing. Finally, their chief, with a large body of his followers, visited bim, and accosting him with ••How do Thomas show me goods I take fear yard calico, three coon-skins for yard, pay you by'mby—to-morrow received his goods and left Next day, he returned with his whole band, bis blankets stuffed with coon-skins. "American man, I pay now with this he begun counting out the skins, until he bsd handed him over twelve. Then, after a moment's pause, be offered the trad er one more, remarking, as be did it: "That's it." "I handed it bsck," said the trader, "telling him be owed me but twelve, and would not cheat him. We continued to pass it back snd forth, each one asserting that it belonged to the other. At last he sppesred to be satisfied gave me a scrutinizing look, placed the akin within the folds of his blanket, stepped to tbe door^and gave a yell, and cried with a load voice: "Come, come, and trade with tbe pale face, he no cheat Iodian bis heart big." He then turned to me and aaid: "You take that skin —I tell Indian no trade with yoo—drive you off tike dog—but now you Indisn's friend, and we yow's." Before sundown I was waist deep in fan, and loaded down with cash.

801lost

nothing by my hon­

esty." "V -S* S*- ft.

CINCINNATI, noon, July 27.

Six counterfeiters were arrested last night three miles below the city. In their house were found $40,000 in counterfeit money,

all on the State Bank of Ohio, except some 5s on the Fairfield County Bank of Connecticut. Bogus dies and implements were found, but the plates have not yet been discovered. Three of the parties are penitentiary birds, and another, Quincy Hurchey was a large sub contractor on the Ohio and Mississippi Railroad. The whole party had a trial to day and were committed to jail. The gang is supposed to be the most daring and extensive in the country.

Mark P. Taylor, late mayor of this city," died last night. The river continues to rise one inch an hour. There is nine feet water in the channel.

NEW ORLEAHS, July 27.

Mexican dates received to tbe 16th. The papers are discussing the Spanish protectorate. The Jesuites are invited to return to Mexico. Santa Anna is preparing to unite Church and State. Vera Cruz stage for Mexico was robtted—one person killed.— fifteen robbers arrested. Town of .^car destroyed many lives lost. -.-V-3~n

OBSTRUCTION OF CARS—AHRBST OF THE VILTAIN.—For several evenings past tho downward Albany express train on the Harlem railroad has encountered obstructions laid across the track at or near Searsdale station, 29 miles from this city. The obstructions consisted of planks evidently laid on for the devilish purpose of throwing the train off rhe track when going at lightning speed. Fortunately, nothing of the kind has thus far taken place, the cow-catcher of the passing locomotive having pushed off the obstructions without accident. On Wednesday evening last the company placed watchmen in the bushes along the road near the scene of the previous outrages, for the purpose of detecting the author. In this they wore entirely successful. Sometime before the downward express train was due—9| P. M.—a fiend in human form emerged from the woods, and having rolled down a large sleeper upon the track, commenced to fasten it firmly in its place, by means of stakes, evidently determined that this lime theie should be no escape But the wutchman sprung upon him and caught him in the act. He was immediately conducted to the county jail at White Plains, where he awaits trial.— When interrogated, he refused to make any reply whatever. His name is as yet unknown. He was well dressed.— New^ork Express, 16/A.

DEMOLITION OF BROCK'S MONUMENT AT QUEENSTON.—The celebrated land mark on Queenston Heights, erected in memory of Sir Isaac Brock, who fell on that field, October 13, 1812, was, on the 9th inst., felled to the ground. An ineffectual attempt had been made to blow it up the day before. It was found necessary to use a second blast, which shivered the shaft into atoms. It was not done by hostile hands, but by direction of the British Government, who will erect a new and beautiful monument in its place. The remains of Gen. Brock wero first interred at Fort George, with those of his Aid-de-Camp, Captain McDonald, October 16th, 1812, and placed in the vault of the Hamilton family, at Queenston, and will be removed to the monument when ready.—Roach. Am., 10 ih.

^SPIRITUAL CELEBRATION OF THE 4TH. The "Spiritual" Celebration at Mount Hode, Mass., was a slim affair, only some eighty or one hundred persons being present. The bloomers were well represented, and took part in the exercises, which consisted, In part, of reading "a" declaration of independence, a declaration of Brotherhood, an oration by Rev.D. J. Mandell, and addresses by Mrs. Mary King, a Wilbraham Bloomer, and Mrs. Dr. Brown, of Ware. The oration was delivered from the top of a large rock, and the audience were seated upon the surrounding stumps and stones. It is claimed by the participants in the exercises that the whole proceedings were dictated by. thie,.VJ|pirUs."-— Springfield Rep. i-

MELANCHOLY RESULT OF FALSIFICA TION.—The rumored loss of the steam boat Baltimore, and the destruction of all her passengers on the 4th instant, says the Washington Republic, produced serious effects upon some of the relatives in Washington city of those on board, to such a degree as to require the prompt attendance of a physician, so sudden and startling was the intelligence. The wife of Justice John L. Smith, he being on the excursion, was so severely affected by the apprehended calamity that she died on Saturday morning.

Judge—Have you agreed upon Xjur verdict? ws Foreman—Young man we have.

Judge—WeU, sir, for jrbom do you find? Foreman—For ourselves. m*

Judge—What do you mean sir? Foreman—We mean that we have a verdict

for

one of the parties, wbiclj jrou

can have by paying our feetJudge—But, sir, you have been reguiary empannelled, and must deliver your verdict now, and look to the country for your pay.

Foreman—Judge, sea here III be shot if you can have the verdict until you pav us our fees. We understand bow to git our pay in the circuit court, but this one hor$c ceurt we dont under an

THS PROTESTANT ARC ROMAN CATHOUO CHURCHES IN THE UNITED STATES, A*D THEIR CAPACITY.—Tbe census -of I860 shows the following aa the number and capacity of the Churches in the United States: Methodist ch arches 12,467 worshippers 4,209,333 Baptist—churches 8791 worshippers..3,130,878 Presbyterian and the ionr related churches, vis: Dutch Reformed, Congregational, Latheran, and German kefornied churches 8112 worshippers 3,70f',211 Episcopalians— churches 1422 worshippers 625,213

Total Protesttnt dTiUffthes 30,482 vrorshippere .11,670,635 Roman Catholic churches 1112 worshippers 620,950

Excess of Protestant churches 29,370. p! Excess of Protestant worshippers 11,049,663 h. From the foregoing it appears that there|f:' are twenty-nine thouaand more Protestant r= churches, and eleven million more Prote«j: tant worshippers than of Roman Catholic, a numerical preponderance that will co^ doubt surprise many of our readers.

July 23, *33-3m.

CffKRRY PECTORAL.—We have departed from fj our usual rule in regard to the advertising of Med icines, in admitting the notice of the Cherry Pre (oral to our columns. It is not a patent medicine but one, the contents of which, sre well known to the medical profession, and which has proved highly beneficial in the case of a number of our acquaintances, who were seriously afflicted with jpulmonary complaints. Some of our moat skill-' ful and eminent physicians recommend it to their fc patients in their regular practice, and we feel that we are conferring a favor upon the public by mak ng known ita virtuea.—Louisvitk Ck. Advocate. |i

CARD AND JOB WORK. With an extensive assortment of CARD snd JOB TYPE of every variely—suited to any taste—and a very SUTERIOR WORXMJLM in that lins of business, we are prepared for Cards or Jobs in any quantity, at the cheapest rates and shortest notice. Having also a superior STANDING PRESS, all jobs shall be executed at the Wabash Courier office in a style not to be excelled.'

ST. MARY'S INSTITUTE. THE distribution of Premiums and the Ex* amination of some of the branches will take place on the SECOND of AUQVST. The patrons and 'riendsof the Institute are reapectfully invited to attend The exercises will commence st 9 r. i*. .MOTHER THEODORE.

July 23, H3—2w.

METALLIC BURIAL CASES. 1

fllHE undersigned would respectfuly informf JL the citizens of Terre Haute and surrounding country,that he has purchased the interest of Wa P. Agar, and will continue the Cabinet Bui« neas at the ola stand All kinds of Cabinet ware kept constantly on hand, and made to order.— Also, will give his undivided attention to the

Undertaking Business,and cheaper than any other establishment in this city, and respectfully solicits a share of publ patronage.

July 30-'&3 ly CHAS. TRICHEitf DISSOLUTION. fllHE firm ot AGAR & TRICHE was dim*

JL solved on

Z2d

Dissolution.

Taccounts

HE firm of CAMP & UTLEY was dissolved on the first inst. by mutual content. All the and claims againat the firm will be settled Iry D. M. Utley, who continues the business. CAMP & UTLEY.

Terre Haute, July 23, '53-3w. O- Prairie City copy one week.

Rail Road Arrangements.

0

day of June by mutual cor

sent. The accounts and claims will bo settled by C. Triche, tnd those indebted wi 1 make payment to G. Triche.

July 30 3w* UJAQAR & TRICHE*

Coroner's Inquest

ANPucket,

Inquisition taken at the house of Richard iu Honey Creek Township, Vigo county, on the 14th day of July, 1853, before John D. Murphy, Coroner of id couniy, upon lhe body of James 11. Gordon. The verdict of the jury as follows—That he came to hia death by the hands of Andrew Livingston, with a sword ane. JOliK D. MURPHY,

July 30, 1853-3w. Coroner.

NOTICE

1

8 hereby given that a call of lenpeveewt. en all

stock subscribed in the WESTERN PLANK ROAD is made payable within thirty dsvs. W, R. JlicKeen. Treasurer, will receipt for the same at tho Branch Bank. Subscribers in the country can pay to Wm. D.Wood, fiti

By order of the Board. W If. EDWARDS. Terre Hnnte,Joly 23-~3w Sec'tfi Ai

SHEETING WAREHOUSE.

S E A E & S O A 1 N (Late Sheldon) Eeaver dr Co.,) JOBBERS and COMMISSION MERCHANTS,

Offer for aale a large stock sf

BllO IfVV StME£TMJ\*GS, Drills, Osnsburgs, Bagging, Cetten Yaras, Carpet Wsrp, Wadding, Baits, Wick, Twine, &c., at tho lowest market prices, for CASH er inr ACCEPTANCE. We respeettully solicit a call from our old customers and merchants senerally, before purchasing. No. 60 BROADWAY, oppotit* Judson's Hotel, and 23 NEW ST., N. Y. IS

C5auii.awyiii—b •,

ONPassenger

and after Monday the 11th of July inst.,-, Trains of the T. H. & H. R. R. will leave Terre Haute at 7 a. m. and 1 25 p. m. and also. Indianapolis at 7 21 a. m. and 1 10,1 p. m. daily, Sundays excepted

By thia arrangi will take the I 25 spolis at a. m. next morning, and arrive at Cleveland the ssme evening, where they can taka Boats or Railroads for Dunkirk or Buffalo 8. HUEST18, Superintendent*

arrangement passengers going Esst, take the 1 25 p. m. train, ana leave Indian-•

Terre Haute, July 9th,

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A "ONE HOSRE COURT."—A few' /^frs ago, when the famous "County Court" system waa In vogue in New York, trial was on the tapis, in one of the in terior counties in the State, In which A jury had been demanded. The trial had been completed and thejury released to deliberate. After a short absence they returned into court, and the follow ing conversation between the judge and foreman ensued:— ',-t :t0v,n

,53-46-if7

Gregory's Instant Core of Pain. The Medicine that Curet Everybody. Sold Wholesale aad Retail by

TtbedlvMflfjd

JOHN WALIM

Tens Ifaote, July 16, *53-8m.

Notice ef Insolvency. A the Julv Term of tbe Court of Common, r\ Pleaa or Vigo coanty, the Estste of Georea E. Whits deceased, wneMrlared probably insol-l vent. Creditors are tie«fare notified that the*

"U! Ad(n*i. Pr tlrieton, Ind. July 12, '53. '., an Terre Haute, July 16, ^-Sw. -J-

Dividend Notice.

cgfcV, Terre Jlamie and Richmond Railroad Co, 1 Terre Haute, July 18,1853.

HE Boord ok' Directora have this dsy declared' three snd hslf(31) per cent, on Cscftal Sftock of the Company, for six] months enaknij 30. fe

Western 8*00)1 tolders will receive their dm-v dends 62 alter the 20 Inst. at the office of theft Tresjwrrer, Terre H^ute.

CHAS. WOOD, Seeretary.

July 16. 1863-47-lf.

Cash for Wheat,

AT THE ANCH02 MILLS,

TERRE-HAUTE, INDIANA.

MILL ia completed, and ia now in full operation where FKCSB r**n.v FLOP*, Corn Meal, nd of-! fsl, msy slwsys be had, any quantities

to

ac,

commodate purchasers. Corn snd cobs croehcd, snd ground, which mskes very superior feed fo», stock, always kept on hand, and sold by the bsrrel, ot otherwise, ular attention stock feed at the MM, any partot the city,

I3r Ktm warmutoiin every iwepect, asrf when objected to, oa notice, will be taken away,Jrtt of

Orders ibv Flour or 8toeh fcsd left wi' Ra*?sell Green, saathesst corner of the Public Square,,

Mis opposite WaOaee'B tnm*ry

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