The Wabash Courier, Volume 23, Number 15, Terre Haute, Vigo County, 2 December 1854 — Page 2

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JESS"E CONAKD, EDITOR.

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Saturday Morning, Bee, 8, 1854.

THANKSGIVING.

Twenty-four of the States of the Union have appointed days for thanksgiving. Delaware, Maryland, Georgia, Florida, Louisiana, Wisconsin, and California, appointed the 23d, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and S. Carolina, the 25th, and Maine, N. Hampshire, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, Vermont, New York, North Carolina, Kentucky, Ohio, Michigan, Indiana sad Illinois, the 30th ult.

Thursday last was respected as Thanksgiving day, and observed by a portion of our citizens. There is something very agreea ble in this old custom. With the observance we have many happy associations. Delightful reminiscences ere called up. The ties and remembrances of bygone years are viv Idly reflected to and upon the hearts and minds of thoughtful people. How agreeable to the feelings of a serious and devoted soul, thus publicly -to express gratitude to the Giver of all good gifts for the blessings thus constantly conferred and received. At Stephen's Church we listened to an ele* quent discourse from Bishop Upfold. The Bishop is a ripe scholar, and evidently well read in the history of the country. He possesses a reflecting and discriminating mind. After the expression of a few thoughts in reference to the season just past, he called the attention of his hearers to, and dwelt at some length upon, the form of Government of our country. He considers the experiment as fully established, and entirely successful. He believes it to be the work of

Almighty Power, merely carried out, and effected through the instrumentality of man The plan and design of God, using man as the instrument. The whole discourse was in a happy strain, and exceedingly interesting.

FIRE AT CHURCH.—The Congregation at St. Stephen's Church was quite thrown out of its propriety on Sunday last during morning service. It appears that a furnace in the basement, by which the Church is warmed, communicated too closely with the joists, making suddenly, much smoke, and a little blaze, through the floor by the flue. There was really no danger, but there was great "noise and confusion," and the service suspended for the morning.

A little presence of mind is a valuable commodity—for the want of which people often render themselves a little ———. A trifling accident at Mr. Jewett's Church last winter made sport for a portion of tho Congregation somewhat at the expense of another portion. ———————

CONQBESS.—Both Houses of Congress will assemble at Washington on Monday next. Wo shall endeavor to keep our readers advised of. all important proceedings of that body. Under all circumstances of the late elections, much curiosity is excited in reference to the proceedings and measures of this last session of tho present Congress.

The President's Message this year it is understood will not be sent abroad in advance of its delivery in Congress, as has been the custom for several years. Wo •hall lay the Messago before tho readors of the Courier as soon as received.

SHOCKING CONFESSION.—Byron, alias Mc Donald, who was recently convicted of an attempt to throw the cars off the track of the Michigan Southern and Northern Indiana Railroad, with the intention of robbing the mail, and who was for this offence sentenced to the Michigan Penitontiary for life, has, since his imprisonment, made disclosures and confessions that he and Napier, his companion in crime, robbed the mail on the Michigan Southern Railroad at the time of its collision with the Michigan Central Road, some fifteen months since, at the intersecting point of the two roads. He stated, that in order to reach the mails, he crawled over the dead and wounded. Napier has escaped and fled to England. ~~~~~~~

AMERICAN AUTHORS.—It is stated in the 'Amtrican Traveller, that tho princely publishing house of Little, Brown & Co., of Boston, have paid the family of the late Judge Story $150,000 for the copyrights of the various works written by the Judge. His copyrights have sometimes yielded his family 88,000 per annum. Of Daniel Webster's writings the samo house has sold" 60,000 volumes and of Bancroft's History of the United States, 30,000 copies have already been sold. For one series of works (the Cambridge Mathematics,) they paid 930,000 for the copyright.

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life of Washington with tho accompanying historical plate?, would olone render each number cheap at its price.

A CALL.—A. H. SASPERS, Esq. of the Evansville Journal, called at our office, •nd left his name a few days since. We regret exceedingly not seeing Mr. Sanders. Hope to call upon him be* fore a great while.

ARCHER ASD ALIE*-—The Seventh Congressional District, adjoining us, in lutnois, has a tight time of it. Which i» elected seems to be a problem not easily solved. The last report gives a majority of one. But whether Archer or Allen has that om Is still a mooted point.

CASHIER.—PRESTON HUSSST

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Bank of Terre Haute in the piece of W. R. Mc Keen resigned.

PROTRACTED WAR.

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news which we have published from the seat of war for a week or two, certainly indicates a much more formidable state of defence and resistance on the partofRussia than was at all anticipated by the allies.— The late battles, as will appear by foreign news in other columns, have been terribly destructive of human life on both sides. In many instances both parties claiming the victory and neither acknowledging defeat. Since the invasion of the Crimea the war has been most sanguinary. Sevastopol is not yet taken nor likely to be taken for a time, if indeed at all. Things look darker than ever for the allied powers. They are indeed almost overmatched, and the most urgent requests have been seat for reinforcements. This season's campaign it is scarcely probable will result in anything decisive to the allies. In the Baltic nothing at all has been accomplished. Napier's fleet, if not entirely inactive, has not been able to make any impression, and has withdrawn from those seas in consequence of the approaching winter. This season's campaign in the Baltic may be put down as a failure.

Around the Black Sea there has to be sure been great fighting but so far as we can judge very little accomplished effective in the way of settling issues, whatever they may be, between the Czar and the Turk. So far it is about a drawn game What is to become of this war It looks like a doubtful question. Nothing decisive will be done this season. There must be another campaign. In the mean time, from present appearances, it is not likely the Czar will yield to any efforts in the way of diplomacy. By another season certain other powers will be compelled to show their hands, and take part with one side or the other. The war next season may involve the half of Europe Then what i6 to be the result What great principle is to be gained will Christianity or moraia, or the spirit of Republicanism be benefited 1 Where will be Poland and Hungary in the end I Indeed, what will be the effect upon the whole of Europe should the war not be brought to a close the present season Even England and France may be made to feel that they have embarked in an enterprise invilving consequences far more serious, and perhaps disastrous, to their own interests, than had been at all contem plated. Ho.v far our own country may yet escape the consequences of this war, may be a problem. By the last telegraphs we notice that the State Department has received offi cinl information that it is the intention of the French and English Governments to vigorously enforce blockades in the Spring in the Russian ports in the Baltic, White, Black and Azof seas. Some rigid regulations of this kind may yet involve the interests of the United States and lead to difficulties of a serious character before all is over

Know Nothing National Convention A telegraph from Cincinnati, Nov. 24th, says it is understood the Know Nothing Convention, which has been in secret session here for the last two weeks, will adjourn tomorrow.

The attendance has been very large, and each Stato in the Union has been fully rep resented. Among the representatives were Messrs. John M. Clayton of Delaware, Ullman of New York. Broom of Pennsolvania, LurasJen of New Orleans, and Mayor Con rad of Philadelphia.

The utmost harmony is said to have prevailed amongst them. Important changes havo been made in their Constitution, new ritual adopted, and all their pass words, signs, &.C., have undergone a complete al teration.

The question with reference to Presi dential candidates was not brought up.

The Rev. Mr. SHANNON,of the First Pres byterian Church, is delivering a series of Lectures on Sunday evenings, on the Au thenlicity and Spirituality of the Bible. Mr. Shannon is a forcible speaker, and his lecture on Sunday evening last, established the fact of deep research, and thorough ac quaintance with his subject.

FREIGHT EAST.—JOHN G. WASSON, Agent for tho BELLFONTAINB Railroad

Advertises in another column that Freights will bo taken and receipted through to New York and other Eastern Cities from this place.

IIoG3 —Slaughtering and packing has st last commenced at three or four of our houses. Several thousand have been killed, and droves coming in. The prices range at about §3,50 for corn fed hogs, and about $3 for those fattened upon mast.

SORE EVES.—We particularly call attention to the advertisement of Dr. L. S. SILVERTHORN, about to be located at Charles ton, Ills. Certificates attached show him well qualified in the Oculist business.

The United States Senate.

Twenty-seven democrats have been elected or hold over in the next United States Senate. The legislatures of South Carolina, Florida, Alabama, Louisiana, Arkansas and North Carolina, are democratic, and will send seven democrats more from those States, there being too to be chosen from North Carolina, making thirtj-four democrats certain out of sixty-two members, all of whom except four were in favor of the Nebraska bill, and, it is believed, will be against any attempt to disturb it. The opposition have eighteen members elected. In addition, they have the control of the legislatures in Iowa, Indians, Illinois, Pennsylvania, Wisconsin and New York, and may elect six Senators in those States, increas ing their force in the Senate to twenty-four. The New Hampshire legislature, which will have to elect two Senators, Is yet to be chosen. The Senator from Missouri is doubtful, and so is the Senator from California. It will be seen, therefore, that the democrats will have a working majority in the Senate in session of 1855-46. The House will be largely in opposition to the Administration

An old author quaintly remarks "Avoid arguments with lacies. la spinning yarns among sUkt and satitu a man is sure to be worsted and twisted. And when a man is worsted and twisted, be as? eoasider bin self woond of. gs-aq, v* 4

LATEST FOREIGN NEWS. The news from the war by the last stesmer is of a highly exciting and interesting character incessant and sanguinary fighting had taken place since the last adviceB, between the allies and the Russians in the Crimea. ,5?!

The entire Russian force under Menchlkoff, and the allied forces, fought a pitched battle on the 6th inst., the Russians retired, but both parties claim the victory.

The allied Generals have transmitted the most urgent dispatches to their respective governments, for reinforcements, and fifty thousand French forces had been instantly dispatched to the scene of conflict.

The steamer Europa, Alps, Indiana, and four or five others, have been chartered by the English Government to convey reinforcements to the Crimea.

The Baltic briugs 148 passengers, among them is Hon. R. Johnson and D. Piatt, the Secretary of the Legation at Paris, bearer of dispatches.

The steamer Africa arrived at Liverpool on the 12th, and the Indiana at Southampton on the 15th.

The report of the massacre of the English light cavalry in the Crimea, under Lord Condigan,is, in the main, confirmed they charged a Russian battery of 30 guns, and 400 were killed, and only 200 returned.

On the 4th inst., there was a sanguinary engagement. On the 5th, another terrible combat, including a sortie and general attack by the forces under Menchikoff. The battle lasted from daybreak untij 4 o'clock in tho afternoon both sides claim to have whipped. The English took about 1,000 prisoners, and the Russians stormed several of the batteries of the Allies, aud silenced the guns.

The allies lost 5,000, and^the Russians 8,000. The Czar's two sons were in the battle. The fighting was resumed on the following day, but the result was not known when the Baltic sailed.

The allies were preparing to storm Sebastopol before the Russian forces recovered, and a practicable breach was effected.

Russia, with a view to complicate negotiations, notifies that she will treat direct with Austria on the four points.

Since the battle of Alma, Menschikoff has been reinforced by the forces under Generals Chomutoff, Laprandi and Korff.

The entire infantry force of the Russians at Sebastopol, is 43,000,'which, with the cavalry and artillery, swell the entire force to 60,000 men.

The best that can be said of the new3 for the allies, is, that it is of a rather doubtful character, whether they will be able to maintain their position—several hard battles have been fought, and in each they have conquered, but their loss cost them as much as a defeat. At the same time, so closely have their affairs been drawn, that each party persists in claiming the victory.-

It is now admitted' that the defences at Sebastopol were underrated as well as the bravery of the Russians, and the force that Menschikoff had in the field was wholly unexpected.

The massa«re of the English light cavalry arose from a misconstruction of orders, causing six hundred cavalry to ride a distance of a mile and a half under a cross fire from a Russian battery of thirty guns, and the consequence was that in fifteen minutes all but about 200 were dead.

The following is Gen. Canrobert's official report of the battle on the 5th instant. The Russian army swelled by reinforcements from the Danube, as well as by the combined reserves from all the southern provinces, and animated by the presence of the Grand Duke Michael and Nicholas, the sons of the Czar, attacked, yesterday, Nov. 5, the right of the English position before Sebastopol. The English sustained the attack with the most remarkable firmness and solidity, and, supported by a portion of Gen. Boognier's division, which fought with admirable vigor, as well as by the troops which are nearest the English position, the enemy, which far out-numbered our force, beat a retreat, with a loss estimated nt from eight to ten thousand men. The struggle lasted the whole day. At the samo time Gen. Forey was forced to repulse a sortie by the garrison, and under his energetic command, the enemy were driven back into the place, with a loss of one thousand killed and wounded. This brilliant day, which was not without considerable loss to the allies, does the greatest honor to our arms.

Still Later by the Africa.

By this arrival we have but little that is really later from the seat of war. A pause had ensued in the field-fight-

ing before Sevastopol, nna the dispatches from both Russians and the allies say ihat the siege was progressing with regularity, and preparations were making for an immediate assault upon the fortress.

Both parties were in want of reinforcements, but tho allies were in more need than tho Russians. Tho Russian forces within tho garrison were beginning to

want ammunition. i'

The allied forces were reduced b^ battle and diseaso to 60,000 effective men, which caused much alarm in England and France, and the utmost efforts were making to send instant reinforce* menu to the Crimea, and for this purpose all the ocean Mail steamers were chartered. Wiuter was setting in severely in the Crimea, and severe storms were prevailing in the Black Sea, in which two Turkish Frigates had been wrecked. The great hospital, in Sevas* lopol, in which were fully two thousand wounded soldiers, had been burned by

shells from the besiegers. There will be no steamer from England, except the Union, until the Pacif ic, which sailed from Liverpool for New York this day. A Urge French Io*a is spoken of..

The Austrian note, In reply to that of Prussia, of Oct. 30th, arrived at Berlin on the 12th inst., and as far as the contents had transpired, Austria fully accepts the promise of Prussia to support her in the Principalities, but lays great stress on having this assistance viewed as a logical and necessary consequence of the treaty of April SOtb, rather than anew arrangement.

A barber in Vermont is reported to h'lti three razors of extraordinary power. The first is so sharp that it goes alone the second baa to be held back and tbe third cots about a quarter of an inch before the edge*

Eroturcs.—Usny a fool baa passed for a clever man becacse be has known bow to bold bis tongue and many a clever nan has passed for a fool because be did not know bow to sake oee

The Congress of American Diploasatists 1 at Brussels. The New York Times has what purports to be a correct account of the doings of this gathering. The project of the meeting was due mainly to the outbreak of the Spanish revolution, and to the fact thdt, after. the installation of the new Spanish Cabinet', it was fotind that we could not purchase Cuba, and that the diplomatic independence of the Captain General would not be conceded. The Congress assembled, more particularly, for the purpose of prepsring a report on th® condition of popular sentiment in Europe. The Times gives the following as the conclusion arrived at— '•The Ambassadors agree in reporting the utter absence of democratic feeling in

Europe. In Spain there are no republicans. Mr. Sickles went purposely to Madrid, and reports this as the result ot his observation. France is lost in admfration of its prudent anP practical government. Revo lution in Paris is out of the question. Aus tria has succeeded in gaining the hearts of her subjects. Even Kossuth himself is quite forgotten by the people, the Magyar aristocracy being his only adherents. Poland has no chances, except in the suite of jnarchic combinations, and Italy is completely tired of the madness of Mazzianism So of the rest. Europe is satisfied. The people of the old continent are not ripe for freedom.

Such, we are (old, will be the spirit that will pervade the intelligence sent, or to bo sent, home by our Ministers in Europe as the explanation of the belief that our Government would meet no support from any part of Europe, in the attempt to gain possession of Cuba. Spain will not sell the Island, and there is no feeling of Democratic sympathy with this country which would support us'in seeking to effect its conquest by any other means.

CALIFORNIA INDIANS. A letter from California in the Petersburg (Va.) Intelligencer has the following

The Indians of California have a difficult task to perform in procuring their food during the summer for the winter. They live on" wild oats, acorns, grass-seeds, grasshoppers, snails, &c. They occasionally get a deer or antelope, but their hunting qualities are not of the first order. The rivers afforded them the greatest abundance of fish before the whites dammed them. But now, the salmon cannot get within the reach of the Indians. A few years since the Indians and white men had a 'talk' after, they had been at war for some months,, and the latter asked the former why they had persisted in taking the cattle and horses ftom theRancheros 1 A chief replied, that white men killed the game, occupied the land on which they used to gather their food, and obstructed the river so much that the fish could not come from the sea. And thus, by the acts of the whites, were they driven to the necessity of robbing.

Their way of catching grasshoppers is this They dig several holes close together, each one about two feet in diameter and three feet deep, in the middle of a plain where the 'hoppers' 'most do congregate,' and the Indians, forming a large circle with brushes in their hands, beat the weeds and orass, at the same time that they are approaching nearer and nearer to the holes.— The hoppers, of course, are driven until they fall in the pit*, where they are secured. I am told by old Culifornians, that the panola made by these insects is very palatable to one who is in want of food.

The Indians have very little or no idea of Woman's Rights.' They make their 'muhalas' do all the work, and seem to think that they should be satisfied with the privilege of having them for their lords. It is a common sight to see an Indian marching along, with his bow in hand and quiver on his back, as stately as a 'Prince of the blood,' while his squaw or squaws, (for they are Mormon', too, thus far,) are trudging along behind, with a basket full of acorns or fish hung on their backs, and papoose'on ihe top of tho load. The baskets which they use are of a funnel shape and made of willow withes. They will hold as much a3 a bushel measure, and so close aro: they worked that water will not leak through. I have seen the women swim the Sacramento river and use the baskets as buoys.

The Indians of California differ from those on the east side of :he Rocky Mountains in many respects, but the most remarkable difference is this these can be made to work very well on farms, and are generally useful. It is intended that they shall raise all the food that is needed for them.— They will have white men to teach gjem ogri culture.

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The Hebrew Benevolent Society of New York, established in 1812, commemorated its anniversary, Wednesday last, with a supper and social reunion.

The following were their regular toasts: 1. The Day we Celebrate-'ts coming is the dawn of hope to the poor may Its closing call down their grateful blessing. 2. To the Memory of the Lato Judah Touro, of North Carolina. 3. Our Brethren in the Old WorldVast is the Ocean that divides us, but boundless the love that unites us. 4. The President of the United States The illustrious Chief of a hnppy people. An honest man, is the noblest work of God. .'4p .. 6. Charity—Tho general friend expounding the great rule. Do as you would tfb done by. 6. The City and State of New York, and its Constituted Authorities—May it ever realize its glorious motto, Excelsior. 7. Our Country—Great glorious and free The best hopes of mankind still center in thee. 8. Education—The guardian of freedom and happiness. 9. Religious Liberty—God's choicest gift: Man's dearest right. 10. The Press—Honest and free Tt is like the air we breathe, without it.we no longer live. 11. Our Sister Societies—Cherished competitors in the race of beneficence, we applaud their efforts, and rejoice at their success.

SELLERS' COUGH SYRUP cuntoT as nvoomtcnia TOO HUHLT WiravotTB, Medina Co, O. Feb. 8S, 1853. Ms- R. E. Selu*$ I hava sold all tbe Impeperial Cough Syrup your agent left with me and should like to have more of it. We have rood your syrup in our families, and can sately pronounce it the beat Cough Medicine we have ever known am) cannot recommeod it too highly to all those who are afflicted with coughs, or

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Tb« article is presented to the afibeted as the ckempat, raott flnuamf and rtliMt cough remedy now before the public.

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NEW ORLEANS, Nov. 28.

At the election for State Senator, on Monday, the Democratic nominee was beaten 2300 by the Independent candidate, supported by the Know Nothings.

The Crescent City has arrived from Havana with dates from the 24th. Her news is of but little importance,

A private letter says it was rumored that the Captain General's pronunciamento would take place on the 19th, but would pass off quietly.

Sailing of Missionaries.

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BOSTON, Nov. 28.

Rev. H. R. Hitchcock, Rev. George Pearson, and the Rev. O. W. Baldwin, withf their wives, sailed this morning, in the "Ocean Pearl," for Honolulu.

Beale, the Dentist, Sentenced. PHILADELPHIA, NOV. 28. Beale, the Dentist, convicted of violating the person of Miss Clarissa Mudge, whilst she was under the influence of ether, has been sentenced to the county prison for four years and a half, vV',"'"

I BOSTON, NOV. 29. There was a grand Know Nothing festival yesterday evening, at the Hall over the Fitch burg Depot. About 1,500 persons present. The Hon. Marshall P. Wilder presided. Nufherous speeches were made by prominent .members of tho association, mostly congratulatory of the American party in Massachusetts. The proceedings were interesting and highly enthusiastic.

BALTIMORE, Nov. 29

The State Department announces the reception of official information that it is the intention of the French and English governments to vigorously enforce blockades in the spring in the Russian ports in the Baltic, White, Black, and Azoff seas.

MARKETS. NEW ORLEANS, NOV. 27.

Since the Baltic's advices, cotton has been heavy and irregular, with sales of 4,000 bales—Orleans middling 8£. Flour 88,50. Whisky 43c. Corn 90@95c. Molasses 18$c. Bacon is considerably lower sides sell at 9c. Rice 5f@6c. Mess pork $23. Sterling exchange 9.

CINCINNATI, NOV. 29.

Flour dull ai §7,70 buyers contending for a decline. Hogs are firm—sales of 1,500 head at $4,35@4,50. Whisky dull at 31c. Provisions are dull—no sale of importance. Sugar is in good demand—120 hhds sold at5£@5jc. Molasses at I8@20c. Coffee ll@ll$c. Exchange heavy,, at

DR. GUYSOTT'S IMPROVED EXTRACT OF YELLOW DOCK AND S A RS A PA RILL A. is a sure remedy for Hereditary Taint.

Thousands of individuals arecurcd with grievous complaints which they inherit from their parents. The use or the Yellow Dock and Sarsa pnrilla will prevent all this and save a vast amount of misery, and many valuable lives, for it thoroughly expels from the system the latent taint, which is the seed of disease, and so take off the curse by which the ains or misfortune of tho parent* are so often visited upon the innocent offspring.

Parents owe it to their children to guard them ngainst tho effects of maladies that may be communicated by descect, and children of parents that havo nt any time been afTected with

Bumption, Scrofula or Syphilis, owe it to themselves to take precaution against the disease being revived in them. Guysott's Extract of Yellow Dock and Sarsapariila is a aure antidote iti such cases.

JET See advertisement. October 28,1854—1m.

Or A WONDERFUL DISCOVERV has recently been nade by Dr Curtis, of this city in the treatment of Consumption, Asthma, and ail diseasesof the lungs. Wo refer to "Dr. Curtis's Hygeana. or Inhaling Ijygean Vapor and Cherrv Syrup." With his new method Dr. C. has restored many affheted ones to perfect health as an evidence of which he hns innumerable certificates. Speaking of the treatment a physician remarks is evident that Inhaling— constantly breathinz an agrreablee, healing vapor, the medicinal properties must come in direct contact with tho whole of the aerial cavity of tho lungs, and thus escape the many and varied changes produced upon them when introduced into the stomach, ar/d subjected to the process of digestion. The Hygeana is for saje at all the druggists throughout the country. (From theNew York Dutchman of Jan. 15th.)

See advertisement of Medicated Inhalation ia another column of this paper. June 17, '54-43 ly

AVER'S CHERRY PECTORAL.—We believe this to be an excellent preparation, and shall therefore not hesitate to recommend it to our readers. It has teen tested in numerous instances in this city and in several which have come under our own observation, it has accotnpiiiihcd what other popular medicines and tome of our most skilful physicians had tailed to accomplish—a perfect cure, in cases of (apparently) confirmed consumption. It is tbe only medicine for this disease which we can heartily recommend.—Temperance Advocate, Prov. R. I.

Lost Cow.

CjTRAYED from the undersigned in October O last, a young cow, color red anrt white, mostly red, marked with a split in each ear, her horos a little on the thickish order snd stand out lather broadly, had a large bag and was giving milk when she left. A libersl compensation will be given for information of her whereabouts.

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NEW YORK, NOV. 29.

Flour dull—sales-of 3,250 bbls good Ohio at $3,50@9 Southern eosier—sales of 900 bbls at $S,25@9. Wheat dull. Corn dull and declining—3ales of 26,000 bushels Western mixed at 90@9lc. Pork is a trifle higher—sales of 1,500 bbls Mess at [email protected]. Beef is unchanged. Lirdis ateady. Ohio whisky 42@43c. Coffee is heavy—sales of 1500 bags at auction at 10c.

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C, W. BARBOUR.

Ten* Haute, Doc. 29,1854—14 tf. NOTICE npHE subscriber hereby jrire* notice to all perJ. sons indebted to him note or otherwise, that he may be found at tbe residence of Dr G. W,, Patrick, in 1 erre Haste—where he is at all times ready to settle in funds, or money, receive able SUR"' 'J^WBARNS:"

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i$vit$5g?A2f ORDINANCE^ Changing the Market Hours. Sanos. I. Be it ordained by the Common Council if tie Ciiy of Tern Haute, That the fourth section of an ordinance entitled an ordinance regulating the market,' passed August 8th, 1854, be so amended as to change the hours of selling, at tbe Msrket Houses, so as to eommence at IS o'clock Meridisn, and continue natil 2 o'clock in the afternoon of each Market day.

Passed November 20.1854. W. K, EDWARDS, Mayor. Attest: I. N. CoLTaw, Qsriu_^* Nov.3ft, *4-14-9*.

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S E N I O E S

The United States Jonrnal,

in its fifth volume, and having already reached a circulation of 80,000—a newspaper ot the largest class, containing fifty-six spacious columns, filled with the current news from all parts of the world, a large amount of literary and scientific matter. Bank Nolo Li«t and Prico Current, and as a new and valuable feature, each number will heroaftcr contain Two Beautifully Engraved Portraits af Distinguished Indiv:dmilt, is published on the first of each month by J. EMKKSO.N «& Co, 1. 3, 5 and 7 Spruce street. New York, at the unprecedented low price of twenty fivo cents a year. A valuable premium book is sent to cacn^person getting up a club, and in addition the following rich pre. miums amounting to over

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Dec. 2,1854.-15 2t

AN ORDINANCE

Prescribing the width of streets and Street Commissioner and duties of

Marshal. SECTION 1. Be it ordained try the Common Council of the City of Terre Haute, That side walks, on each side ol the street, shall be twelve feet wide, on all streets between Walnut and Cherry streets, and between tbe Wabash River and the cross cut Canal.

SEC- 2. Every owner of a lot on a graded street shall causo side walks and curbs to be made opposite thereto, when directed by the council, and every owner of a lot shall keep the side walks and curb opposito to it, in good order and repair. The street commissioner sholl examine and see that this is done, and whenever the side walks or curb are not made, or are not in repair, he shall report the tact to the council, who inay order tlie work or repairs to be done, if such order ha* not -been made, and in case any such owner shall fail or refuse to do the same, he she or they, shall on conviction thereof, forfeit and pav

any sum, not exceeding twenty dollars

for every day any order as aforesaid shall not be complied with. SRC. 3. The Street Commissioner, shall in addition to the dutiea required of him by law. specially sec in connection with tho Marshal that all cellars, yards, and privies, be kept in proper condition. Said officers shall also specially see to the care, protection and pr-.pcr use of the public wells, pumps, and cisterns. They shall enforce tho ordinance prohibiting wooden build* ingg in eertain limiti, ond ail tbol relotes io or a reconnected wiih tbeir duties, and 'hall report all offenders therein, to be prosecuted.

Passed November 20lh, 1854. W. K. EDWARDS, Mayor. Attest: 1. N. COLTW*, Clerk. Nov. 25, «54-l4-2t.

,. AN ORDINANCE Fining absentees from Council meetings. Secro*. 1. Be it ordained ty the Councilor tie City of Terre Haute, That tho Maror or any member of the Council, who snail be abaent longer than fifteen minutes alter the time appointod for its meeting, shall be fined two dollars, and if absent the entire meeting, shall be fined four dollars, but the Council may remit such fine on excuse rendered. Let* than a quorum of the council, attending a stated or adjourned meeting may organize, send for snd compel the attendance of absent members.

So 2. If the city Clek shall fail to record tbe proceedings of tbe council for twenty four hours, alter an adjournment be ahall forfeit and pay any sum not exceeding five dollars, nor less th»n three dollars, with the costs.

Passed Nov. 20.1854. W. K. EDWARDS. Msysr. Attest: I. N. COITSJ*, Clerk. Nov. 25, 54-V4-2|» •-vy }j \r

OCULIST.

Dticing

a S.SILVERTHORN, who has been pracon the Eye, in Edsar and Coles counties, during the past year, with such universal success, has made arrangements to

locate

Charleston, Coles county. III., where he will be prepared, by the 23 th of December next to occom1 1 in in Am hia assistance.— ?,*

modate all his line who need his assistance Any one wishing to get information as to his success in curing sore eyes,can call upon the following individuals. V"

CERTIFICATES.

BLOOMFIELD, Edgar co Oct. 20, 1854.

This will certify that two years ago this fall, I took the sore eyea. 1 called on Dr. Wm. Clark, who prescribed for me for two or three months, and left me so nearblihd that 1 could hot distinguish on object twenty yards from mo. I then called on Dr. Melone, who attended on me until last April, but my eyes got no better I then tried Dr. Hale and he made them worse, and.I never got any thing to help them, until about six weeks ago, I then called on Dr. I,. S. Silverthorn, and he helped my eyes immediately, and they have improved very rapidly to this mc, and 1 can now seo nearly as well as I ever did.

GUY B. GOLAY.r

Paris. HI., Sept 25, 1855.

Th"is will certify that in May, 1853, my eyes become badly diseased, causing almost total blindness: 1 applied to an eminent physician immediately, whose treatment 1 was under for two months, and finding no reliof, I concluded to spfv to the celebratedOcculist, in Cincinnati, and went there and stayed two "months, and still found no relief I then came mime and brought medicine with me, which I continued to use till last April, but my eyes got no better, I then applied io Dr. L. S. Silverthorn, and my eyes got better immediately, and he has performed an entire cure." W. D. METCALFE.

PAKIS, 111., Sept. 25,18V1.

This will certify, that in tl»e fall of 1853, my little girl, 4 years old, took the sore eves we applied various remedies until March, 1853 when she became entirely blind. We then called a physician who attended her until Jun\ but gavo her no relief. 1 then called another physician, who prescribed for her until January, and he left her entirely blind, and reduced to a perfect skeleton. We had no rest with her night or day, and I had given up all hopes of her over seeing again, but Dr. L.S. Silverthorn hnppening to come in tho place about that time, I thoughi I would let him try his skill He soon eased her pain, and in a few weeks she began to open her eyes. She is now in good health, and seems to see as well as she ever did. JOS. KILGORE.

CARI«TO:*, III., Sept 21,1S54.

I hereby certify that my eyes- for the last four years have been diseased and very piinful, so bad at times as to cause total blindness, using all tho while various remedies, medicines, eye waters, and eye salves, such as were most highly recommended by I'hysiciarra and medical publications, and finding no relief whatever, bnt getting worse, I applied to Dr S. Silverthorn. |who has been attending for about two months and performing a surgical operation or cutting, my eyes are now almost entirely well, growing stronger and clearer sinco the commencement of hfs practice.

MJTS. i\l. P. WATSON.

Bncsnv FORK, Coles Co. III., Nov. 21. 1854. I kereby certify that my eyes, for the fast two years has been hadlv disonsod, and causoil almost total blindness. 1 nseJ all the patent medicines that I could hear of. that had helped others, bnt they done me no good. I had threo of the best

physicians in the country to prescribe forine, but I got no relief from any of them. 1 then heard of Dr. Silverthorn. "and concluded I would let

him try what he conld do, he soon eased tho pain and has cured them sound and well. W. THOMAS.

CnAM.FSTwr, Ocmbcr31, 1854.

Dr. Silverthorn:—Dear Sir:—This is to certify that my daughter was afflicted with sore eyes of the worst kind for nine months, during that tvmo I tried the best medical aid that could be procured in our place, without effecting a enre untH you commenced, and from that time they commenced mending ami in nbnnt a month they wcro restored to a healthy condition.

S. A. MOUNT.

GiUNOVinw Edgar co, 111., Nov. 22, '54. I hereby certify, that threo years ago last March. I took tire sore eyes so had, that 1 was not able to nttend to business, 1 hafl a physician called, but he done mo no good. I then called another, he done no good. I tried all the eye w». ters and eye salves that was recommended very highly by medical publications, bnt they all dono mc no eood, I then went to Louisville to seo man that had been nearly blind,- and had procured a prescription that had cured his eyes I got it, but I received no Itenelit from it by this time one of my eyes had got so bad that I could not distinguish an object with it nt all. I had several physicians examine it, and they pronounced it irrccovnerbly lost. I had nlrtiostgivcn up all hopes of ever gettinL'niv eyes well again then l)r Silverthorn came and told mo he conld-curer them —I let him try it, and they soon began to mend, and are now so that I can see to goaliout my business very well. AB. FINNELL.

OAKAW, Coles Co. Ills., Nov. 30, 1854. I hereby certify that seven years ngo, last October, I took the worst kind of sore eyes. I had great many of the best physicians examining ihem, and prescribe for them, but they 'all done no good. I also used all the patent medicines that wero very highly recommended by medical publications, but they done tno no good, snd tliey remained extremely painful, and made me so near blind that I was not able to attend to business till about two months ago, and I hod about given up nil hopes of ever getting them well. I then happened to meet with Dr. L. S. Silverthorn he told me he would cure them, and he has cured them so that I can now see as well as I did before they got sore.

Dec. 2, '54 15-3t

At

JAMES BOGLE.

'Freights East with Dispatch"

'PHE undersigned will give through receipts to Cincinnati, Baltimore, Philadelphia, New York, and Boston, on shipments of Produce via the Bellefontaine or Indianapolis, and Cincinnati Railroads, without any extra'chargoof dray age, storage or commisfion, and guaranteeing dispatch- JOHN G. WASSON, Agent.

DSc. 2,1854—14 tf. Ross Buildingi.

NOTICE.

MAYOR'S OFFICE. City of Terre Haute. S

a meeting of the Common Council of tbo City of Terre Haute held on the 20th day of November 1854, the following resolutions wcro adopted. "Resolved, That a plat ami map of survey do"fining the metes and boundaiies, of the several "additions to the City of Terre Haute, whero

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nch additions or lot shall have heretofore been "laid off and platted, adjoining said city, and a "record ol tho same is made in the Recorder's

Office of this (Vigo) county, bo made out urrd "submitted to this body, ot the next meeting tolnr "held on the first Monday of December next, "together with a resolution to extend the boundaries of said city so as to include said lots Or "odditions, that they shall thereafter form a part "of said city, and be within the jurisdiction of "the same.

Resolved further. That it is expedient to a n"nex the following territory, contiguous to saw "city of Tetre Haute, not plotted or laid off, thrft "the samo shall thereafter form part of enfd •4clty, and be within the jurisdiction of thesonnr. "as is contained within tho following described "boundaries, and not provided for in the preceding "n solution, as lots laid off, platted and recorded "8s additions to said city, to-wit: "Commencing on tho west side of the Wabasn "river, at a point on tha line dividing sections "28 and 33, thence running east on the lino be"tween sections 28 and 33 snd 27 and 34, to tho "south east corner of the south east quarter of "acdion 27, thence running north to the north "east corner of tho north east quarter of section "15. thence west along said line to the north"west corner of section 16, thence souiti on tho "west lino of section 16, to the west bank of the "Wabash river, thcnce southwardly along tha ••west bank of said river, with its meanderings, '*to the place of beginning, all being in township "12. north of iange9west. And further, that a "map or plat accurately describing by metes and "bounds, the aforesaid territory, proposed to bo "attached, together with a petition setting forth "the ressons for such annexation, be prepared, "as the law prescribes, and presented to the board "of Commissioners of Vigo county, on Thursday "the 28th day of December, 1854, and tuai notice "be given." .,

THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that said petition will be presented to the Board of Commissioners of Vigo county, on Thursday, the 28th day of December, 1854, at the Court House ut the City of Terre Haute, praying the annexation to said cjty, ot the territory, hereinbefore descrl-

testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand, and caused the corpo[L. S.1 rate seal of said city to be affixed, tMs 21st day of November, A. D., 1854, si

Terre Haute, in, the State of Indiana. W. K- EDWAKDS, Attest: I.N. Cocrtrw, Clerk 1 NovHabsrt^ 19H-U-4* ... J'fl'.i