Wabash Express, Volume 12, Number 20, Terre Haute, Vigo County, 27 April 1853 — Page 2

Til WABASH EXPRESS

OFFICE EAST OF THE COURT-HOUSE.

D. S. DANALDSON, Editor

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Wednesday Morning, April 27,1853.

O- A reliable, competent, and steady Foreman is wanted immediately at this office.

THE GREAT STORM.

On Saturday evening last, at about half past seven o'clock, otir place was visited by a storm of wind, hail, rain, thunder and lightning, which, we presume, han been more disastrous in its effects than any thing of the kind heretofore passing over Terre-Haute. It came from the west, with a roar that was terrifying, but before any time for reflecting, it was upon us •with all its terroi and destruction. For a short time, the hail caine down in great numbers

principal injury was caused by the violence of the wind. We hear that Mr. Thompson's new steam mill ffas stripped of a large part of its tin' covering, so also the new grocery house of Bemcnt & Co. Three new frames, in the South part, of town, not weather-boarded yet, were torn to the ground, a wood-shed turned top down aud broken fo pieces, the roof and west wajl of Mr. Holme's mill were somewhat damaged, a two-story old frame belonging to H. Button, on First and Oak streets, was piled up in the street, and the roof of the large corn crib, belonging to E. W. Smith, WAS taken off, and many other houses, in that direction, more or less injured.

We hear of a small fratne house of D. Porterfield's, which was literally "scattered to the winds." Chimney tops, in various places, were blown over, among which we notice some on the Linton block, some on J. I). Early's storeroom#, Dr. Patrick's, G. "VV Ball's, ifec. The balustrade on the roof of J. I). Early's residence, was broken loose aud moved about a yard eastwardly, lodging on the roof on one end.

The greatest damage, however, was done to Mr. Jewel,t's Congregationalist Church. The Sexton was ringing the bell at the time, for assembling the congregation, when the cupola was blown over eastward!}', and falling on the roof broke its way through to the pews below, making a snd wreck of nearly the whole building! The base of the cupola, with the bell, part of the roof, bricks, plastering, lathes, timbers, Ac,, were lying in tliccontrc of the church on Sunday morning, while the spire had turned a summerset, and laid upon the ground at tho easf. end of the building. The northern wall ia too \badly bent and shattered to repair —we uuppow the whole will

Towti School Mooting.—A respectable num tar of citizens assembled at v.lie Court-House on Monday last, to take into consideration, the subject of levying a tax for building schoolhouses, (tc., for the free schools now about being organised in Terre-Hauto. Several short speeches, were made, the principal of which were from Judge Kinney, and Col. R. W. Thompson, who has just returned from Washington.

A resolution was adopted to levy a tax upon tho property in town, subject to State ft

and size, and many houses with western exposures lost their window glass ruinoualy.—|hibitions, but it does not repeal the ordinance The hail, however, did not last long, and the

have

to be taken

down. A failing beam struck the Sexton, by which he was\ prostrated, but he escaped with only a bruised and contused face.

It was it gmat fortune that the congregation had not yet assembled at the church, for all seated near IhA centre and eastern end of the floor, wouid lirivo been crushed. The west, end, below the bnso of the cupola, is standing on the second floor of which is the Organ, which, vc understand, is unhurt. It is probahle.Uint ringing of the bell may have vibrated the cupola somewhat, and given the wind some advantage at that particular time, which has resulted in destroying a fine brick church, which, under the original cupola, stood the shocks of many winter storms. We believe the church was built in 1836 or 7, by Mr. Peek, of Indianapolis. The new cupola was added last summer. The present loss must be some four or five thousand dollars. Tho congregation is laryc and wealthy, generally, and will doubtless soon commence a new building to replace theold. We expect a handsome church edifice will go np on tho samo ground this mimmet.

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ty Uixftt ion, of 30 cents on the hundred dollars, and 50 els. poll, to bo devoted to building suitable houses for said school rooms also, a resolution requiring tho tntfn school trustees to purchase tho Seminary building and ltrt, if to be had at a reastimable price, on tho day of sale, which vrill be after 90 day's notice.

Under the law, wo notice, that the Trustees have the JKJWCT by a vote of the qualified voters or by ordinance, to levy a tax for tho sup port of schools, Ac., after tho public funds are expeuded. How far a vote by resolution is binding, we are unable to say wo suppose, however, the passage of the resolution will be taken as the sense of tho town, and that tho necessary ordinance will be hereafter published. Under the law now in force, wo see no way getting along without giving fret schools a fair examination and trial, and if they prove to be all that expected and hoped, we presume our citiiens, generally, will see that they are properly cherished, and placed on a firm basis.

HwA on Fruit.—We bad white frost on Monday night last, which, it its probable, has destroyed all the fruit in this quarter, usual. We hardly kuow how »«y could hawe escaped, as house tops and fences on Tuesday morning, were covered with a crisp crust of frost. Such is tho mutability of our climate. Prospects early in the season, may be bright, but it wont do to make any calculations until about the um« of harvesting,

O" The Vigo Court of Cewwnon Pie** met on Tuesday morning last, am) adjourned until Court in course, the 1st, Monday in July next. The four weeks which is named in the law, for each session, was not occupied entirely, as the business before the Court was finished in three -wveks and two days, terminating above.

IT James H. Turners iu*w good* have »r tired and are now ready for inspection, sale, jMtd delivery. He desire# every body, andf'the of mankind," wad his wife and chHd'neo, to call over and look through his stoek. Fir funher particulars, see programme.

Qs*gt Orasg*-—We have a few thousand Osage Orange plant* ready for planting and dcli*«»7» vhich be fead at $3,00 per 1000 on earir application.

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Recent Shows in Terre-Huute, tee., fte. Mr. R. J. Turner, who advertizes himself as the g-r-e-a-t American Ballad 1st, aud the Riley Family have

recently

been singing in this place.

We hope they did not feel ashamed when they read the bespattering bestoXved upon them, as thick as it was laid on in some places. Regardless of success, of course they will be glad to return occasionally to Terre-Haute.

Spalding & Roger's floating circns was at our landing Saturday, aud exhibited at 2 o'clock, to a beggarly account of empty boxes, though they have the best arrangements for the comfort of the audience of anything of the kind we have seen, and the performance was generally excellent. The Acrobat man and his two little sons, and the man of theltalls, rings and daggers, were certainly adepts in their several vocations.

We hear from one of the Town officers, that no license was collected from said circus, on the discovery, as is said, that the ordinance affixing the price, contains no penalty for exhibiting without license. This is true as far as it goes but we think it is not enough to be available. The ordinance of Augusts. 1851, merely fixes thepriee of license for certain ex-

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^prJi 20, 1841, which affixes the penalty for

exhibiting a circus without a liceuse at sixty dollars a day, for each day they may so exhibit. See the ordinances printed in 1841, and the Terre-Haute Journal of August 22,1851. understand Mr. Turner escaped a trial of said question "license or no license" from the same cause. The above remarks apply also (according to the ordinances,) in singing cases, as well as any others. The ordinance of April 20, 1841, put the penalty for singing ("amusements for gain*') at ten dollars for each day's exhibition.

In this circus case, we think we have seen newspaper articles which stated, that the floating circus, being always on our rivers, which are national highways, had a License from the United States which over topped and nullified all others or, that they occupy rivers only, the navigation of which no State or town has a right to restrict. We arc certain some question of this kind has arisen and been tried perhaps at Madison, Ind., andj on the Mississippi, and we think the circus avoided any town or county license. We would like to see it tested here.

In singing cases it ia questionable whether Towns have a right to charge for such things. Our Charter gives the right to tax "exhibitions of every kind" which seems broad enough to cover singing but the state laws exteud only to "caravans, circuscs, rope or wire dancing, legerdemain, and puppet shows." Music and theatres are not mentioned, within the list of things to be licensed, nor in the act defining misdemeanors, where the penalties arc given for violations of every other kind.

Our Common Council ought to settle these things definitely, oi.e way or the other, and when tlioy exact a license, let it be on the principle of live and let live. Our circus license is $50 00 a day. Had Spalding cfe Rogers paid that, amountout of thiiir 2 o'clock exhibition, we think they would have had nothing left.— When licenses are graduated to a reasonable scale, people are not likely to resist them or try to evade tho law. If the Board wishes to prohibit any show, let the ordinance say so, and offer not the alternative of a. license. But shows of all kinds will come, and will find customers of all sorts therefore, let, license be reasonable andjust, and there will be'no trouble in making a collection thereof. So we think. We take it that $25 00 is enough for a circus or caravan, and $2 50 for a concert, especially where the county has also a charge for the two first of $12 50 each.

O* Daniel lvirlin, near Mullikin's mill in Parke County, has lost a light sorrel marc, 12 years old. Star in her forehead, white spots under her stomach, back to her flanks, right hind leg has a lump on it caused by a wound from a plow. Mr. K. offers $5. reward for her delivery.

Prepare for Storms.—The recent storms of wind and lightning, will remind our citizens of the only security they can have against the latter, by the invention of Ben. Franklin, improved, of course, by modem scicnce and ingenuity. Jas. H. Hudson, of this place, professes to control the fluid, sufficient to disperse it, before it collects in a dangerous quantity. As a good officer of the law would quell a riotous mob and send them peaceably homeward, so does Mr. H., the lightning rod man, give security to tho dwellings that ask his protection. While the lightning pltiys about the mountain top and shatters the huge rock or sturdy oak, the frail tenement and alarmed family within, insuretl by Hudson, passes through thestoriu unscathed, and blesses those who walk in the footsteps of Franklin. Hem!

Call on Jrunes for further particulars.

TRADERS'DANK AT LsDiASAPous.-Messrs. Geo. R. McColluni, S. 11. Stinson,and W.H. Marston, of the city of New York, have filed their application for the establishment of a bank in Indianapolis under the general banking law. The capital is to be $100,000.

McCollum 5s the gentleman wh» intended starting a bank at this place. We infer that projeet is now abandoned.

V*UN? PRRSIWKXT WITHOUT AX ELECTION.—The HOVK bnvid R. Atchinson, Senator from Missouri, the pres'int presiding officer of the United States Senate, will, by virtue of his office, succeed Hon. Win. R. King, deceased, as Vice President of tho United States. Such is the beauty and utility of our Republican laws, that flhe highest men of the nation tuny die,and not disturb in- thi? least particular, the harmonious worlun&of our glorious systeav

O* Mr. Jocxi vx, editor of tho Odd Fellows" Magazine, and' a very clever and agreeable gentleman, spent a few days in this plaee recently, canrassiag, we believe, for his excellent periodical,-at New Albany. There are a great number of the Order here, and we hope Mr. J. has been abundantly successful. When he visits os agai'n, we hope he will remember our sanctum, in which He shall hare the Derestricted right to do as be pleases, during any stay he wishes to tmke—longer, the better.

U* Tho storm o»i Thursday evening last, was attended with the most vivid lightning we have had this season, and some of our citizens had a narrow Aseape tar life. Mr. A. Child and his mother, »d Mrs. Child and Miss

Bishop, »n passmg up 4th street, were prostra-

The Morning Journal.—Thisis the new name for the Daily State Journal, at Indianapolis, which came to us

on

Monday last, dressed in

new type, with a new head, Ac. The paper is mttth improved, and we think all will admire its neat appearance. Having made a new arrangement J. D. Defrees is to be the editor in future, assisted by Jas. H. McNeely, and as to the practical part aud business affairs, the paper contains the following:

The Press room is under the control of Mr. WILLIAM S. CAMERON, a gentleman who has been raised in a Printing office, and who has a complete knowledge of the business. The job department is managed by Mr. WILLIAM CRAVENS, who has had much experience in one of the best Book and Job offices in Cincinnati.— Mr. GEORGE ARMOR, recently from the Cincinnati Gazette, attends to the newspaper depart-

ment of the composition room and brings to it

the aid of manv years expeneuce in the best years expeneuce offices in the country, Mr. THEO. P. HACGHEY, an experienced book-keeper, has charge of the Counting-room, to whom, all those having business to transact, are referred.

We wish the greatest success to the "Morning Journal," under the new arrangement.

0° We understand from some gentlemen recrntly returned from Washington city, that office-begging still goes bravely on, beggaring all description. The times of Taylor, Polk and Harrison are nothing to the present pressure, and Mr. PIERCE has no peace of his life, being dogged the live-long day, and part of the night, or as often as any of the legion can gain admittance. The democracy are remarkably hungry, and we fear will ultimately disgrace themselves, if not bring odium upon the nation. Back out, gentlemen, and let the President alone he has other work besides pensioning the incompetent from the public Treasury.

O* Mr. WOOLLEN*, recently of the Madison Banner, is Corresponding occasionally for said paper* from "Cedar Cliff," in Kentucky, we take it, from his first article. We shall look for your "songs or sermons," Bro. W. with much interest. Send 'em along, from the shady retreat, the wood embowered cottage you have chosen to be happy in. We should like to be retired with you, if we could get vittles and clo' on a never-ending cred.

O" It is understood that the Board of Directors of the Railroad from Vincennes to this place, have adopted for their line, what is known as the Carlisle route. We do not know where said line enters Vigo, or Terre-Haute, but we suppose, of course* it is the most practicable and easiest constructed route, and that the most stock has been subscribed on saidline. All of these things are usually considered in locating a road.

New York Tribune.—This valuable piiper has been materially enlarged and dressed in new and larger type. As a newspaper, it ranks with the very ablest and best of the Union.— The editor is progressive in everything he es pouses, and always writes ably upon any subject to which his attention is directed. The concern must be in a very prosperous condition, and its expenses immense. We say nothing of its many isms, as the maxim is "judge not." It is independent always.

U" The New York Tribune states that CHAS. BUTLER, of that city, and THOMAS DOWLI.NO, of Terre-Haute, have been re-elected Trustees on the part of the Bond-holders, for the Wabash and Eric Canal.

This, of course, is an emphatic endorsement of the acts of said Trustees while they have been in ofliec. Mr. D. has just returned from a month's visit to New York, Washington city, Ac., and looks well enough for many year's service in the Trust he now holds over one of our most important public works, which is soon to bo finished to the Ohio rivor.

0° We understand the parties defendant, to the order granted by a master in chancery, restraining the proceedings of the commissioners to relocate the scat of Justice of Clay County, appealed to the Supremo Court, and thereupon the commissioners made and acknowledged their report. On Thursday last the Chairman presented the same to the officers of the County, but they refused to reccive it, as another restraining order had been served oil them, granted by the Court of Common Pleas. In addition to this, an injunction was expected to be issued by one of the Judges of the Supreme Cortrt.

In May next the Supremo Court will be in session, and we presume tho constitutionality of this law will be decided, and however it may be, Wc hope it will reconcilcamiquiet the people of Clay.

0° The city of Madison charges $10 a night for lectures delivered in that place. What an enormity! Where do the Council get'such a power? Certainly not from the general law for incorporating "cities.

Wc think a charge, in the way of license, for scientific lectures, is, to say the least, infamous.

LATER.—Wc sec the mean law has bceo repealed.

The Floating Palace.—We understand Spaulding A Rogers' Circus will again visir, this place, on Saturday next, and open doors at 2 and 7 o'clock, P. M., for exhibition. It is the handsomest affair of the kind we have ever seen, and the audience can be as well accommodated as if in a room at home. If any circus deserves patronage, this is one of thenr.

O* The two papers at Marshall, Ills., have been united the Democrat having sold out to the Telegraph. This is right, and must be advantageous to both parties. The business, at best, is wever "as good as it should be, nnrfc when too much divided, cimnot be profitable.

I3T Saturday is the day, on which a vote is to be taken for the adoption or rejection of the city charter. Go and rote for the city—we think it will be best to do so, nnder all the circumstances.

ILT The assessor of the city of Madison rerigned his place, because he thought his salary, $300, was too small. How much did he want? The city attorney is* paid $300 year.

The Providence Journal says that the attempt to rai« money enough, by subscription, to retain Mr. Webster's Marsh field estate in the possession of his family, is likely to

fai

ted by the fluid, and Miss Bishop was mate- infers that the people of-Boston area good deal more apt at making speeches in honor of Mr. Webster's memoir, than in acting in compli-

rialiy injured, while all were sadly shocked. We understand Miss B. bled considerably expfr***! cfcsm*. thr longs. The lightning struck a tree near Courier, in correction of an inference which the BapUiA Church and many in the vicinity!

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citisens of the protection which may be had manent memorial of the great statesman— for houses, by well arranged lightning rods, meaning, probably, the hoose and grounds ad1.11 jjacent—will be secured for that purpose bat

CT The Wabash is in a eood steamb^atine

lhat,il

u,r place will.neecs.wmly be sold. It

Correspondence of Jhe Wabash Express.

ST. PAUL, MINNESOTA TERRITORY, April 1, 1S53. Friend Donaldson: We have this day beheld the OldiFather of Waters relax his strong hold upon us, which so long held us with his iron grasp so firmly, that we began to despair almost entirely of getting out to see our neighbors below. But we can now breathe freely, and are anxiously expecting the arrival of the first boat.

The Greek Slave, which has lain here "all winter, is making preparations for a trip either up the Minnesota, or down to Lake Pepin but it is hard Tor the Captain to decide, as those who wish to go up, all know he can easly make the upper trip before the Lake is open, and

wishing

to go below, are equally certain

that he will be sure to meet a boat by the time lie gets there. The great anxiety now, is to get up the river to the new purchases, which have already commenced in good earnest.iV eff •riff*

You would probably be surprised if I were to tell you that more than 600 lots have changed hands within the last four weeks, at Traverse Des Sioux, (pronounced Traverse t)e Soo,) alone, besides the operations in the small towns, or rather town sites. I have never witnessed so much activity in real estate, as is exhibited here now. So anxiotis are speculators about the matter, that they could not afford to wait till navigation opened, but many are already here, and are going up on the first boat, wagon, or wheel-barrow, that goes up, for fear they will not get the "Jirst lick." and are even more anxiotis than little boys arc. in a fight, to have tlie"last lick."

Having taken the Minnesota fever myself, to such an alarming degree, that before this reaches you, I expect to be carried off by it, and will be safely landed on tho banks of the beautiful Minnesota, at the "City of the Plains" (Traverse Des Sioux,) where I expect to make my future residence, the remainder of my life, if I should live so long,

This place is about 100 or 110* or some say 120 miles by water, above St. Paul, and about 80 by land—a county seat, or the same thing, as it will be established by the County Commissioners, to be elected next fall, all of whom will live in or near the town, and as there is no other settlement in the county of any extent, can safely say there will be no opposition.

The price of lots range from $5,00 to $11,50, the highest I have known any sell yet, though some are held as $15,00. On, or near the Square, $25 or $30.

It is a delightful situation, on a large prairie, and surrounded by as fine a fertile country as you could ever expect to see in Indiana or Illinois.

The county is called Nicollet, and is just organized, by the appointment (by the Governor) of tho various county officers to serve till the October election.

Now, David, if you will come up, we will elect you county printer. Wc have no news yet respecting the appointment of our now Governor and Secretary many conjectures are afloat as to who will be the lucky ones but it is all dark yet. I think every one in the Territory is of the opinion that we shall loose nothing by the exchange of Secretaries for the one we have now—Capt. Alex. Wilkius weighs only 97 pounds gross, and Jack Morgan, the gentleman spoken of as his successor, actually draws down 10,1 pounds. So you see there will be a clear gain of six pounds, and that is considerable in this new country. "But it will be hard for us to gain anything in any way, by the exchange of Gov. Ramsey, as his body corporate is pretty large and his soul is as big as the whole Territory.

We have yet had but one slight shower of rain, I believe, since about the 20th of November last, and that was on the 20th of March, which has been as mild and pretty as April usually is in Indiana. The ground is now in good order for plowing and sonic arc gardening already.

The weather is very warm for the time of year, so we can sit comfortably without fire. The river is .rising rapidly, caused by the melting of the immense quantity of snow.

Provisions are rather on tho decline—fish and ducks plenty—venison also has been more abundant this winter than usual. Elk are seen in large droves, 80 or 100 miles below this one gentleman a few weeks ago, saw GO or 80 in one drove, very tame indeed.

I think you can get all the information you could wish in this week's Miunesotian—several copies of which, I have sent to my old friends in Terre-Haute. You can rely on the information being correct.

The steamboat business will ho fine here this summer, and if any of your light draught boats

Trill

come up and run on the Minnesota,

they will be able to do a splendid business. I think it as good, or probably better, than the Wabash. Passengers, freight, lumber, cattle, horses, oxen and in fact, every thing for making a new settlement, are now waiting to go up.

There will be a great demand for workmen of almost every description, and one good responsible man offers 87 eta. per cord for cutting 1000 cords or more, of sugar maple wood. Fifty or one hundred hands will be needed on the new Fort above Traverse. Those who do not love to*work had better stay at home—but all industrious men, except lawyers, can get plenty of work, good wages, and besides, secure 160 acres of fine land, and pay Uncle Sam for it when they have earned money enough on k.

Groceries—Prime molasses we quote at 24c. Fair sugar 4gc, Sales for the week of 3,800 bags Rio coffee, mostly at 9c.

Whiskey—Is ia better demand at l8£@19c. APRIL 23. Cotton is still heavy and unchanged—bayens insisting on a decline.

Provisions—Me»s pork is firm at $15,25@ $15,50. Land has advanced, tfnd we quote bbls at 9|, and keg at I0@10|c for prime. Bacon is stead]

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Freicht declini r, and pork is shipped to Jbbl. afkm is dull, also sugar and Groceries—Itio Molasses.

Sew York at 50s

The Boston

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his wishw, in re-

Whiskey—Holder* are asking 1%.— wilk Cfctricr,

is a little singular, says tfte Portland Advertiser, that of five of the Presidential candidates—one, Webster, is dead another and the successful candidate, lost his little boy soon after his election, by a mod distressing accident, awl bis own ud wife's lives were saved almost mrracuiousvT while the third, fourth. **»d fifth, via: Fillmore, Cass, and Dong!a*, Have cach had to raonrnthe loss of their wires since the canvass.

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Respectfully. G. H. S.

NEW ORLEAXS, April 23, M.

Floor—Ohio is quiet at $3,90@$4. Grain—Wc quote at 47@48c. Provisions—Pork, mess, is firm sales for the last three days of 2,00(5 bbls, at $t5,25@$15 50. Barrel tard is advancing, with sales at 9£ holders are now asking 9£c.

By Telegraph to tht Madison Banner. BALTIMORE:, April 19. New Orleans papers of Tuesday have been received.

The new mail line from New Orleans to Key West was to go into immediate operation the first steamer advertised to sail on the 17 th of April.

NEW YORK, April 20.

The Chancellor of the Exchequer has submitted to Parliament an elaborate plan to reduce the national debt by converting the South sea minor stocks immediately, and eventually the three per cents, into permanent twtj and a halfs, by issue of exchequer bonds, transferable by simple delivery and without. It was to be fully discussed on the 11th, and is well received by the public.

It is surmised in London that China intends to legalize the opium trade. Great excitement prevails in French manufacturing cities, consequent on a rumor that the Emperor intends tf modify the cotton duties.

A PRUIOCLIVE committee had been formed, under the Presidency of Ilenri Barbier, to oppose the modification in the name of Rouen, Lisle, Roubaix. Muldausen, &c.

The Protestants of Holland are agitating against the establishment of a Catholic Hierarchy.

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Commercial advices from India are unfavorable for manufacturers. Fair demand for flour, with sales at lower rates prices fell Is during the week. Western canal 22s 6d Ohio 23s 6d com —yellow 30s 6da31s, and demand moderate from trade and for export white 29s, demand moderate, and prices declined Is, pork declined bacon in moderate, and prices declined Is pork declined bacon in moderate request sugar in demand and moderate—prices favor buyers Rio coffee in demand, moderate, and prices favor buyers 2Is tobacco in demand, active, and unchanged coffee in good demand and moderate—prices in favor .of buyers quotations unchanged.

Transactions in American securities small, excepting two millions taken in the St. Louis and Cincinnati Railroad.

Queen Victoria HAS another son. There was no insurrection at Palermo, nevertheless executions had taken place.

The Turkish question is progressing slowly. Banks of credit are to be established one at Brussels and another at Dernstedt. The House of lloschlaeir, at Bremen has failed liabilities SI 14,000.

A second note has been sent from Austria to Turkey, complaining of the treatment of tho Dalmatian Christians. The Porte promises his immediate attention.

Servia is very much unsettled. The Pope has concluded a loan of twenty millions of francs with the Rothschilds.

WASHINGTON, April 21.

Contrary to general expectation the departments were not closed to-day. The President has directed them to be closed to-morrow as a mark of respect to Vice President King.

Twenty-six clerks were removed to-day. There were six moved from the auditor's office, whose places were immediately filled. mostly by the restoration of the former incumbents.

There is a statement published in the Bedford Mercury of the massacre of the crew of the whaling brig Jus a by the natives of Pleasant Island, but the story is not credited/

NEW YORK, April 20.

Everett's wife is dangerously ill he left this evening, very suddenly, for Boston. He was to have delivered a lecture before the Historical Society to-night.

The Gardiner trial is progressing slowly. Abbott, for defence, testified to the incorrectness of certain maps exhibited by the prosecution.

Senor Iluice, of Mexico, identified, as genuine, the signature of minister to papers offered by defence.

CHARLESTON. S. C., April 20.

Mr. King was buried

at 11

o'clock

this

morning, according to the rites of the Episcopal cnurch. Mr. Piatt, of Selma, officiated, and delivered an eloquent sermon. Mr, King died calmly and composedly.

By Telegraph to the Madison Banner.

PITTSBURG,

April 23.

River 11 feel—falling. Yesterday afternoon Constables Ferguson andJones of this city went to Sasonburg, Butler county,to arrest a German named Oasper Lamplighter. He resisted, stabbing Ferguson to F,he heart, killing

him

instantly, and danger­

ously wounded Jones. He then escaped. NKW YORK, April 23. Rio coffee 9J, Java 11 Orleans sugar Muscovado Orleans molasses 27TF$30, Muscovado 23@24 State flour 4 50, Ohio 4 56 @81, Southern §@5 12 Genesee wheat 1 25 yellow corn 65, mixed 62 Ohio whiskey 23^ mess pork 15 62@75, prime J3 37@50 mess beefly 75@L3, shoulders 6j},hams 9J lard 9£ @10 clover seed 11J&12 linseed oil 62.

William Cating was yesterday convicted at. Hackcnsack, N. J., for the murder of two children, Mary and Daniel O'Brien, and sentenced to be executed on the 28th of Junc.

Quite a number of clerks were dismissed from the pension officc to-day. Major Stevens has nearly completed the survey of the northern route for the Pacific Railroad. Lieut,. Duncan and sixteen men have cen sent to Oregon,via the Isthmus, to

start

from Puget'SSound and meet the exploring party in the mountains. Another party had been some time in Canada, collecting information from the Hudson Bay Co.

CISCIXSATI, April 23.

Flour 3 55@60 whisky 18@J provisions quiet bulk sides 6§@$, hams 8 moderate transections in groceries: molassea 26 sugar

The revelations from Rhode Island would seem to indicate that that State is the most venai of any in the Union. The late election is alleged to have been earned by the most shameless bribery. The Providence Journal, after stating that one man spent $4,200 for election purposes, goes on as follows:

In another town, where the contest is always close, a man, who is an applicant for an appointment under the government, bought a Vote for §25. and, as neither he nor the venal wreich who took the money, would trust the other—they were pretty well acquainted—each took hold of the five five dollar bills, by one end, and so marched to the ballot-box, and when the voter dropped in the envelopes, the purchaser let go his hold of the motley.— This waji a shameless case, and was done in open town meeting, in the presence of the voters ota ta?h sides.

tT Who 7/tas borrowed a screw-driver from this office? Please return it instanter.

D* Will the Vincennbs Gazette say, when land may be entered at tfcat office? We wish to secure two forties as SOon as possible.

NOTICE

THE Pew-holders of the Congregational Church are requested to meet at the Basement room thereof, this (Wednesday) evening, at 7 o'clock, to determine what shall be done to repair or rebuild said Church. It is important that all in any way interested, either in their own right 6r as representatives of others^ should be present.

By order of the Trustees, April 27, 1853. L. RYCF., Chm'n.

A Free Invitation to all Classes. To test the efficacy of Radway's Ready Relief. Let all who suffer with Khcumatism, JSeuralgia, Sick HeadaClie, Diarrhoea, or Chill Fever, tall upon the agent of Badway's Ready Relief for their town, ami whatever your complaint may be wc guarrantre that in less than five minutes after using it, you will be free from pain. We promise you that however severe you may suffer from pain on entering the store, that ifyou apply it on the spot, yon will be free from pain on returning home. Kadway's Ready Relief acts instantly. Ills quick, safe, pleasant aud powerftil. 1-ct all who suffer pain call upou the agent and try tho R. it will cure you.

April ?0. lS53-4t.

NEW BOOKS.

XT EY to Uncle Tom's Cabin, by Mrs. J-*- Stowc Beatrice, by Catharine .Sinclair:

Napoleon Dynasty, by the Berk Men{ dictionary of Poetical Quotations The .American Farmer, by Blake The Odd Fellows' Text Book The Masonic Chart Talcs of tho Southern Border Agues Sorel. by G. P. K. James.

WE

are now receiving our spriiig supply of Hardwarcj embracing every variety of goods in our line, which are offered to our old custodiers and the public generaliy,on our cusr tomary liberal terms.

Onr assortment is unusually large aiifl complete, and the fact so well established, that we sell a first rate article as low as is charged for npoor one, that no one who will call 011 us will be disappointed in not finding a large stock and low prices.

Our stock of every description Of Iron, Nails, Steel, Chains, Axes, Saws, Gun Barrels, Anvils, Vices, Bellows, and all heavy goods, is very full.

Our stock of saddlery is enlarged, and a great variety of new patterns added. We have every thing wanted in tho building line, and a great variety of goods for furnishing. Every implement needed by the farmer may be found in our establishment, and our stock of Mechanics' Tools of every description, cannot be exceeded in the State. He have also White Lead, Oil and Paints of all kinds. J. COOK «t CO..

April 27, 1853-20-tf No. 1, Union Row.

Real Estate for Sale.

THE

undersigned, as Guardian of Elizabeth Carter, offers at private sale, 127 acres of land, being the north half of the east fractional section number thirty-three, town twelve, north of range nine West. Also, GB acres, the north half 0? the south half of tho same fractional section. A credit will be given.

JOHN ROGERS.

April 27, 1853-20-3w$l 00

Paper Hangings.

Wtablishment

have

fitted

up a room in our esfor the sale of Paper Hangings,

nnd have made arrangements with ail eastern manufacturer fot a constant supply. Wo nre now* receiving by far the largest stock that

IIASever

April 27, 18j20-tf

been brought to

this place every variety and style, including some very rich patterns, Rooms can now be handsomely papered at much less cost than heretofore. We havo also a full supply of Bordering, Fino .Screens and Window Shades. J. COOK & CO.

Brashes, Brashes.

Wstant

Shave made arrangements for a consupply of Brushes of every description, and are now receiving a largo stock which we arc enabled to offer at much lower'priccit than heretofore.

April 27, J83n-20-tf

SAMUEL

J. COOK & CO.

Notice Particularly.

PRICE, an imbecile, in charge of

the Society of friends, near Prairieton, left the house of David Reynolds in Honey Creek township, on Sabbath last, and has not been since found. He is harmless, is GO years old, has 011 a green sack coat and an old silk hat.

A reasonable reward will be paid for the return of said Price, as ho is unable to tako care of himself, being now childish. He will answer to his name.

NOTICE

WASHINGTON, April 23.

The Intelligencer publishes a letter, dated Santa Fe, P'eb. 8th announcing the intention of Gov.Lane to take possession, on his own ac count, of a portion ol Mexican territory.

The Union announces the appointment of Senator Borland as Ministsr to Central America.

CThias. S. Fraley, of Ohio,has been appointed chief clerk of the land office vice Cabell removed.

JAYID REYNOLDS, MOSES REYNOLDS.

April 27, 1853-20 tf Courier and Prairie City copy once, and send bill to this office.

Millinery and Fancy Goods. ]VTRS. CHILD would invite the attention .LTX of the Ladles to her extensive assortment of

Millinsry, Dresa and Fancy Goods! Among which will be found the largest and cheapest assortment of Florence, Pearl, Gimp, and !ace Bonnet#, and various other patterns, over offered in TcrreHaute. A large and fine assortment of

Bonnet Ribbons, Flowers, Linings, and other Trimmings. A No a beautiful assortment of lire's* and Mantilla 8ilUs, I.awns, Berazhc, lie Loins, Jaconets, cheap Prints, etc. Embroideries in every variety. Cottars. Sleeve*,

HMUTM

nets in the best style, and furnish all tho Trimming*

011

the most favorable terms.

03" Shop in Xo. 7, Phoenix Row, same building with Child's Book Store. TerrcHmde, Indiana.

Apfil 27, 1833-20-3m.

Sale of Vigo County Seminary.

is hereby given, that on Saturday,

the 30th day of July, A. D. 1853, within business hours, at the Court-House door, in the town of Terre-Haute, wc will offer for sale the County Seminary buildingsof Vigo County, Indiana, together with the grounds, whereon they stand, viz Out lot of the town of TerreHaute number forty-three (43,) bounded as follows: on the southside by M'llberry street, on the westside by Sixth street, on the northside by Eagle street, and on the eastside by out lot number forty-four (44.)

At the same time and place we will also offer for sale all the personal property, belonging to said County Seminary.

Terms of "Sale.—Upon all real estate, sold in pursuance of this notice, the purchaser has to pay the interest upon t"he whole amount of the pnrchasc money for one tear in advance, at the time of receiving a certificate of juirehase, and the principal in ten annual instalments with interest annually in advance upon the residue off itid principal.

Upon all personal prdj?e'rty belonging to said Seminary, a credit of twelve months will be given,, the purchaser (jiving his note, with approved freehold security, for the amount of the purchase money, with interest thereon, and without any relief whatever from valuation or appraisement laws.

rPHE

P. CUNNINGHAM,

Treasurer Vigo Counly, Ind. A. LANGE, Auditor Vigo County, Ind.

Terre-Hfcote, April 27,1953-20-tds Journal, Courier, and Prairie City Weekly, copy tds.

DTDIAlfA STATE HZDICAL SOCIETY.

fourth annual meeting of the Indiant State Kedicil Society, Tfllt take place al Lafayette. on Wednesday, tbe ?f*th of Mar, »S3a. M. inj?rr,

C. C. EVEKTS.j

April 27,1853-20-tf

E E S E E

WEST &K THE PUBLIC SQUAR", T&RRR-1IAUTE,

JSsuitable

now receiving his assortment of goodej for the Spring and Summer trade, w|iich he is offering at lower prices thnn any other house in the city.

April 20. 1 FRENCH STORE. 1

F. E. LESEURE,

SELLS

very low for cash— Silks, Bareges Muslin De Laincs, Calicoes, Ginghams*, White Goods, Sheetings, Cottonades, Linens, Woolens, Vesting^. Ticking, Hosiery, Ribbons,: Handkerchiefs, Umbrellas, Parasols, Fatts^ Gloves, Edgings. Insertings, Boots, Shoes,^ Hats, Caps, f-JROCERIES, Quecnsware, Glass* ware, Tinware, Notions, Ac., Ac.

April 20. ifl FRENCH STORE.

F. E. LESEURE,

HAS received by express, a beautiful^ assortment of Lacc, Pearl, Hungarian and Straw Bonnets, for Ladies, Misses, and Children, from 50 cents, to $1 00.

Also, a fine assortment of White, Pink and other colored Silk Bonnets, from $1 50 to $4. April 20. 1853-19-tf FRENCH STORE.

TO FMtAlERS. LESEURE, at tho French Store, wilt buy all kinds of produce at market price and sells his goods at cash priVe, cheaper than any other house in the city.

F.

April 20, li?53.

NEW GOODS.

THE

GHILD'S BOCfK STORE.

April 27, 1853-20-3t

Spring Stock, 1853.

subscriber is now receiving a good assortment of Spring and Summer Goods, at the FRENCH STORE, West of the Public! Square, Terre-Haute, Indiana.

April 1:1, IM:I.

CbmUelet, etc. Kid, Silk

Thread, and other Gloves, Silk Mitts. Veils, Hosiery, etc., etc. MlfS. CHILD having engaged the best workmen in the country, will

NOTICE

and Press Hon-

C10M1SS

8eerttari$t.

STATE OF HfDIAJTA,

Vigo County.

in tint Vu Atiram

too Court of |Wi

C'

ha

•ommon Pleat*

eleb VR.'Charles A. Duy.

^OXBS now the complainant by R. JS. Hodton, bis

attorney, aad file* ia the office of the Clerk of the Coartof Common Pleaa of Vigo county, hi* Mil of comptaiat. iukd tbe affidavit of a dlslBtereated person, •bowiaf tfent the said defeadaat not at tfels time a roUetl of this State.

Tbe Mid defendant, Charles A. Pay, ia tierefure herefrf notified to be and appear befn* the Judge of •aid coart, on the first day of tbe nert Una thereof, to be boldest ar. tte coort-hoose, ia Terre-Haute. on tbe flm Monday of Joly next, then aad tSbere to plead, anew er, or dernar, to the bill «f complaint of the said plaintiff, or toe raatter* and thiols therein atisdgci will be taken a* cosfeiiMd

AJTDKKW WiL&lKS, Clerk.

April 3?, US3-aM««3 30

•mmwrn

F. E. LESEURE.

April 20,1853 19-tf

Wool Carding ftt Holmes' Mill

WILL

be superhltbiided by Mr. P. Swinehart, who is well known as a good workman. Farmers ami others can depend on getting good Rolls, and prompt attendance, by bringing their Wool to HOLAlES' MILLS.

Ajiril i.0, lb'53.

Fulling and Clotli Dressing

W'ILL

be done as usual, onlv in better stylo and finish, at HOL'MES' MILL. April 20, 1853.

Cash and Good Cloths

V\TILL be paid for WOOL—good bargains given at Holmes' Mill, near the river, be low the bridge. ARB A HOLMES.

Terre-Haute, April 20, 185.'M!Mf [Courier and Journal copy.]

Books and Stationery.^

IUST

received and now opening nt Child's Book Store, a full Spring supply of School Miscellaneous, and other Books.

Also a fine assortment of Stationery, Letter aitd Cap Paper, Blank Books, Window Paper, Fire Board Prints, «tc.

April 20, 1853.l9.3t-

April 20, 1853-19-3w$2 50

1

Stoves! Stoves!! Stoves!!!

1

KEEP constantly for sale, till such. Stoves (for either wood or coal.) a* nrn required ill the Wahash Valley, nultnhlo for l'arlnr, Sitting-room*' Slcepinc-rooni, Kitchen or.Sliop *nitl Stove* arc IHIMI ufactured in Teire-flaute nul warranted to Ktand lire, lerform \rell, and give Satisfaction I nin not only ablo ami will int: to make good my \vnn antees, but prepared to repair any glove I aell, which is nianniactured in Terrcllautc, or replace any of the plate* as may hum out, speedily and at a trilling expense. An this great advantage, niy patrons enjoy over those who buy stoves that are manufactured at a distant market, i» becoming duly appreciated in our whole community to enlarse ^ould he bnt a waate of word*, wet will, therefore, only add that wo have conlldeut hopi a of so denting as to deserve patronage.

April l.lj ia-. !. !'•. CrROVKK.^

Coppersmithing.

HAVINGcan,

emplo3'od rt first rule Copper

Smith, 1 with a pood dcpreo of ngxurance,' promise to furnish all work tn that line, of an excellent qunllty, and satisfactory prices.

April 13, 1833. H.JB HO KK._

T^NL'KCIAL attention paid to innkinqf itu'l putting up KavcTrouglu, conductors, &c., and repairing in tin, sheet Iron and copper, attended to with dispatch, by E. GUOVKU.

April 13, 1K3.

Terre-Haute, April Kt, 1P53-1H tf

nrn in to

ATM NGTubs.l'iimps.JnpnniKHl and Safes, of all kinds aud sir.es, from plni fnucy, with drawers highly-varnished mid .tapmninl, kept for sale, by K. UKOVICI!.

WILL YOU LOOK.

rPIIE

undersigned 1ms opened Stove,

-L Sheet Iron, Copper and Tin Ware Room

I11

tho

east door of the building, formerly occupied by Mr. J.' C. Koss, on Main street, opposite tho bin T, where ho hopes to meet all tho former patrons of the old OnoVKR shop, and an many now oiVei as feel disposed to. receive full value for their money, In any of the above branches, as well as to patronize those who are build-, ing up a home market, by manufacturing arid spending Iheii* motiey in oilr Hildat. K. OKOVKR.

mehwinITco"^ fseccessoKS TO r.. s. woi.i I',)

Forwarding and Commission Merchants.

Steamboat Agents, and dealer* in Flour, Salt. Klsh,' Pino J.timbcr, Hliinglcs, &c. TKKRK HAUTE, INI).

JJ r" Special attention given to Receiving and Shipping by Canal, River, ami Railroad.

AGKN'T.Sand

for the "Westorn State I,Inc." on the I'.rio Canal Lakes, and Scott dt Co.'g"Toledo,'!»«fayetto and'Terre-Hnute Iine." on the Wabash Canal.

Terro-lJaute. April (i, lH.HKlm Try Having disposed of my Forwarding and Com-. mUsIoir business to the ahoyc, I takesrest pleasure ii' recommending them to the public and solicit from my friends nnd customers a coutiiiuctiou of their favors to tho 11c W firm. K. H. WOM'K.

Notice.

is hereby given, that tlu: part-

nership business, accounts and notes, of Howyer fir. Hamilton, arln in the hnnds of II. li. flcott, at TcrroHnutc, and John Dudley, at Fr^irieton. l'bose Indebted tos'tid firm, will be cxpccted to make payment without delay, K. HOW\KR,

Surnieing J'arlner. H. 1). SCOTT,

Jlilmirttlraliir of ./. R. ffomilton.

April 20, 185n-I«»-3w ipi's fee «I,50J

STATUE"OF INDIANA,? County of Vigo j[

Vigo Court of Common Pleas.

Abram Welch VS. Charles A. Duy.—Hill in Chancery.

now the complainant above named, and files in the oflice of the Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas of Vivo county, Indi ana, his Bill in Chancery, and the affidavit of a disinterested person, showing that the said, defendant Charles A. Duy, is not a resident of the State of Indiana, and the said Court at the April term thereof, A. I». 1853, directed that notice of the pendency of said proceeding bo given the said Charles A. Duv, by publication.— The said defendant, Charles A. Duy is therefore hereby notified to be and appear before the Judge of the said Court, on the first day of the next term thereof, to be holden at the CourtHoune in .Terre-Haufc, on the first Monday of Joly next, .then and there to plead, answer or demur to the bill of complaint of the said complainant, or the matters and things therein alleged will be taken as confessed as against him. ANDREW WILKINS, Clerk

STATE OP INDIANA,} County of Vigo'.

Vigo Court of Common Pitas.

Timothy D. Calvin, Administrator of the es-" tate 6f William B. Rippetoe, deceased, VS. Charles A. £uy, Abram Welch, Qeorge Day,

Jabez C&sto abd Jota CttiVrt.—Bill ln Chaneery.

CJ

lOMES now the complainant above named, and files in the office of the Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas of Vigo county, Indiana, his Bill in Chancery, ana the affidavit of «. disinterested person,, showing that the said defendants Charles A. Duy and Abram Welch, are not residents of the State of Indiana, and the said Court at the April term thereof, A. p., 1833, directed that notice of the pendency of said proceeding be given the said Charle# A. Duv and Abram Welch, by publication. Tho, said defendant* Charles A. Duy and Abrjun Welch are therefore hereby notified to be and appear before the Judge of tbe said Court, «jn the first day of the next term thereof, to bo holden at the Court-IIouse in Terre-Haute, eb the first Monday of Joly next, then and the/# to plead, answer or demur to the bill of conplaint of the said complainant, or the matters and things therein alleged will bo taken as confessed as against them.

AS DREW WILKINS, Clerk

April 20,1853-19-3w$3 00

I4.^RESHCUNINGHAM'S

GARDEN SEEDS, just rrccived at DRUG

March 30, 1S53 iC-tf

STORE,