Wabash Express, Volume 12, Number 34, Terre Haute, Vigo County, 3 August 1853 — Page 2

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OFFICE EAST 03? THE COtXBT-KOUBS.

D. S. PAKALD80W, Editor.

eTR~R E -HA UT E

Wednesday Morning, Aug.'3,1S53.

WAEA8H EXPRESS JOB PRINTING OFFICE. Having recently refitted our office with J"6®

eorimcnt

of Job-Type.Border*, CaU, Ornaments, &c..

we arc prepared to do Book and Job Printing in a ntylc utiturpMsed Hast or Weet and On the ao»t reasonable terms. A* our materia!* vre of Use very be*t kind, at?5 nont bot expemuctd workmen lis ocr rmplOTi we can r.-arrant satisfaction in cverj- department, tot!K»e who may favor ua wttb their patronage. We solicit an octmination of cur WOTK.

Card Printing.

thfc otdiiiiry prftfcs to usf. Giv® u* a call, And see

tfpcclmc***

Our

tion, birr:.

out

friende wilt do u» a favor lr settiiog with

the assistance of the editor, Such will be^ Tur

the case al«o, with one or two numbers sue

The editor has been promised that the Erpriss shall not lack its usual interest during his absence, but if so, it will be the fault of

DEATH OF JOHN BRITTOTF

This aged and highly e3teeraed cituen expired at his residence in Terre-Haute, on Friday last, of paralysis, at I, P- M. Few men wore better .known in this community than Esq. Bsirrov, and none could be more beloved than he. He was among the first settlers of Terre-Haute, and during along life of adtevsi tv and prosperity always maintained his good England and France

Sunday at noon, followed by his masonic bre-j

thren, and by one of the largest concourse of

c.itizen3 that we have seen assembled for ma-

,u LC ,u

Mr. Clay, Mr. Webster and Gen. Cass may have been or are "hobby-riders," but a grateful country, saved from the effects of abolition treason and southern maduess, will ignore the slander of the Indiana Journal. The poor creatures who would cover the graves of Clay and Webster with such a reproach, and the living fame of Ca.«s with such opprobiutn, are fit associates of Fred. Douglass and his confederates.

LARCENY.

Jacob Clark, a youth of 18, and recently of Put nam county, was arraigned on Monday morning last, before E«q, Ray. on a chargo of stealing David Cusick's horse, saddle and bridle, which the youth found hitched lo a fence near the west cod of the bridge, on the day th« nhow was in town. He mounted the animal and rode it off to Illinois, was pursued, caught, and brought back, and has gone to jail to await a trial at the next circuit court. The penalty in such cases h\-young one*, is the penitentiary or confinement in the couuty jail, according to the discretion of the jury, after finding the person guilty of the charge.

THROUGH TO EVANSmLE! The FIRST boat to the Ohio river, by the Wabash and Erie Canal, arrived at the terminus (Evansvtlle,) on "Thursday last, as we learn by a telegraph from the latter place. The packet boat PsxssTtvANt*, Capt, Shorn*, which left Terre-Haate several days ago, was the fortunate and distinguished craft and the first and only boat that went through from Lake Erie to tho Ohio River.

Kcrraa Asasxr.—Last week the editor infarmed his readers that his "better half was absent, aod took occasion ia view of that absence to insinuate that although women were the "salt of the earth" portions of "red pepper and vinegar" occasionally formed a part of their composition* The "woassa half" has now gone, and we hope he may get a small touch of thai same pepper and vinegar for h\» insinuation, A» 1st

R«r*sxi

this

ACCIOSXT.—We

P»V notlunc more than a tribute to the 1 Enffiand or suspicions that by her wisdom or character of the decoascd. 1 ,.

TNr

KEBUKINO. cion that the almost unnatural combination befhc Indiana Journal states that Mr. (of England and France results from hatred Indianapolis,} in a speech at tho recent Rail-' road jollification at CJcreland, Ohio, "rebuked the Union-savers,'.' meaning those who favor the compromise measures of 1850. The Journal is pleased to denominate tho advocates of those measures as "hobby-riders," «fec. Wo admit that C'evdand is an appropriate placo for pent-up Indiana abolitionism to leap into the ring of combat, the aronatAcrebeiug filled with just such gladiators, Ihre, at home, there would be danger, and the "lion's hide" is worn quite mookly, though the ears of another nni mal sometimes protrude too plainly to be mistaken.

place some three yta" since for Califor nta,r»ta«ed home on Monday last, iu fine health Hox. R. W. Joaxsox, has been appointed and spirits, much to the gratification of his ou« by the Governor of Arkansas, Senator ia Con TTMTTRAS fHenda and acquaintaueea. We he *ill find leisure to favor us with of His experience during hb «-mfearWd his mission to Centra! America.

uaderaund Mr. Jf Ripp,

THE FOEEIflH SEWS.

The news bought from Europe by the Arctic, is cot calculated to allay the interest whicli is generally felt in this country, in reference

any sort of

awwii for collec-1 character-but as being willing to take Russia purposes

its word, and consider the provisional

fcey,"and thus the

for

cooding this, during which time Mr. D. will be impossible to anticipate. If peace, it will be in Kentucky, on a visit to the land of his na- far hotter for Europe and the world: but if war, tivity. after an absence of nineteen years.

most

THE AD INTERIM.

3J- The affairs of the Express Office, during my absence, will be in the hands of B. W. Osbornand B. F. Clark, who will together, attend to my business, as well as if I were present iu person. In tho settlement of accounts their receipts will be good fn law, and in equity. D. S. DANALDSOX. 113* Jos O- Jot*e» i» foreman, who -will contract far. and will execute such work as may be desired.

narue—the character of an honest man. ^ole matter is in his hands: Vie pcace o/EttHta remains were deposited in the grave on

nv a year on a similar occasion. ... .. v- involve all Christendom in its consequences. I he proceeedmcs of Terre Haute Lodge Ao, ,t ., If there arc any lurking jealousies in the mind lrJ, will be found in another column, and they 'v, ®J

to the difficulties between Russia and Turkey, j^odge, has ccased to live, having expired

While there is nothing foreshadowing, with rg^ence

certainty, whether the peace ocirar

his whole cruntrv And the present mdica-

tions are

that,

sianfe had inarched across the Pruth and occupi-

not

Russia or any other power—for such an infer- xras measurably spared him. Like all men who once would do great wrong to the Turkish love to do good., and value riches only for the

D. S. B. pation of his territory as merely opening the the generous emotions of a tnauly heart. door to a more immediate reconciliation of dif- sought a competence only to become the a

TO THE EEA.BE2. Acuities by negotiation. Russia has declared er of IIeaveu's blessings—never to gratify This number of the paper is prepared that she will "avoid an aggressive war with

policy the commerce of Russia may bedimin-

ished if he entertains the slightest suspi-

of him or dread of his power or if he thinks that nowJs the most favorable time for fighting that great battle which must one day be fought between absolutism and liba /ilism —in either of those contingencies, he will, in all human probability bid defiance to all the enemies of Russia, and dare them to the contest. The next arrival from Europe will bring us the solution of these difficulties, and we hope to hear that the intervention of England and France has produced an amicable adjustment of the controversy. If it shall not do so, it will then becomo a most important and interesting question for us to determine,—how far the United States is interested in tho events and conseqncnces which a European war will produce. We may have some suggestion to make upon this subject hereafter.

THE DANGER OF ROYALTY. There are secret societies all over Paris, called JntisibUt," whose members seems to entertain a deadly hnlred towards Louis NAPOLEON. They have made one or two attempts, lately, to assassinate him—which, of course, will result in their execulion. But it would not surprise us to hear, at almost any time, that thisusurper had paid tho forfeit of his life, as the price of tho treachery and falseness of his conduct towards Franco. The people of France—considered in the aggregate-are entitled tobutlittle sympathy from the friends of free government, for, with their national instability, they sportedit away as if it had been of no more value than a child's rattle. But there are hundreds and thousands of patriots throughout France, who have struggled, like men. for the welfare of their country, and are entitled to the sympathy of all who love free institutions. These doubtless, are the Invitiblct." and will, one day, be

of a much less man than Crnar, to save his country from the crushing and desolating influences of absolutism.

RAILROAD STOCKS.—The following quotations from a Cincinnati newspapcrof last week, shows the relative value of Railroad stocks in that city, and it will be seen that the TerreHaute and Richmond road stands higher than any other in that market:

TRIBUTE TO THE MEMORY OEJOKK BBITTOBT."' TKERE-HACTE LODGE, NO 19,?

policy shall prevail, there ia, perhaps, enough jror

tjje

unless this assistance is given

the conntry. Having pat In operation one of the racat ciliatiots than to enter upon a bloody and ex- g^t changes and gveat results, an oo nes8 approved Rorittr C*.ao Paewsa, we are enabled to do termjiiating war. In submitting to this, it is :0freni great disappointments. Onr deceased Card Printing much lower than it can be afforded on

:ust

to regar

whole matter is still open

diplomacy. What may be the result, it ia

the best blood of Europe will be poured out like water, upon hundreds of battle fields.. The politics

Europe are, at present, in a

complicated condit ion: and are so inter woren with the fate of Turkey—from her geographical position—that every step taken by Russia, involves tho interests of all the other principal powers. Both England and France set and feel this, and therefore, have acted, upon the present emergency, with their combined influence in favor of negotiation. It is reported that tlicy have drawn up such a plan of conciliation between Russia and Turkey as both powers may honorably submit to, and which, if agreed to, will bring about a pacific settlement of the impending question. If the Czar sees in this, such a recognition of his interests aud his honor as will satisfy him, it will put an end to all present difficulty: for Turkey will not be likely to object to any course of conciliation which England and France may suggest, as, in the event of war, she would cxpect these two powers as her allies. The whole question, therefore, is narrowed down to a very simple issue and that is—whether the Emperor of Russia willaccopt tho terms proposed this view, the .. In

upQn the wiU of fl single man

What hg ghaU do thereforc

July 31, 1853—A. L., 5S53. $

Brother JOHS BMTTOS, member of this

jje gjst yg^

to indicate a strong wish, upon the part of all brother was a resident of Terre-Haute, an ac-1 -which would last only for the time.— the principal powers of Europe, to avoid **at. ^|,.g participant in the social and business re-, Q},ildbood,and

We can readily suppose that the Sultan has no fations of the community one of the earliest«naUgbt but theremembrancebehind. Then wish to engage in hostilities with Russia,

whose immense armies, ifhe were not assisted y0ang and prosperous city. It is now nearly desired something more substantial, something b? other powers, would overrun and conquer

fourth of a century since the hand which

{race3

these

lines

an( rece

him, the Czar will be permitted to have things pjjafrle fire-side, now made desolate by this.gggj.gj

pretty much his own way. He has chosen,: dispensation of Divine Providence. These ^gain I \rcnt forth, leaving as 1 flattered roythos far, not to consider the fact that the Rus-, have been years of advancement and progress

to us a

nn-r-or his terntorv nzcaiuux belli, and has thus shown fast. accumulating age to citizen, brother and

LL'« UmM to adopt an honors c.», fried.' A quarter of a century bring. wift It _mrth—who

him as afraid to fight either brother had witnessed the two first—the latter

Saviour

sar fell beneath the blow of his dagger. There ^em to the choicest care and blessings of Al-

.80

Madi- and Indianapolis... .974 100

Nkwiox Boom Esq.. who left Perw -"A Indianapolis 68 70

I wnbarVrd his mfei.-n to'fwmi A«*ri*

.*«jjr Uw Rattrftfcdt. The ItadianapoUs ora -minded a*4 honorable men in the«oaa- j*®*

tjTThc tudian& Jtraraal publishes a glowing Jcmmx of Kentucky, and hai the reputation character of a miser, and tfce'j j.otow

ac«0tt«rt of ?h* frtrride to Xtagar* Falls by'of being one of the most generous hearted, treachery, and disastrous conseqnen- Hm

1 1.. :i-« «ii

occu-

kindness and charity, its absence

never gave him a moments pain, nor dried up

T~J—

ransomed

q„estion in

whoIc wor]d ghould uke

{ntemW

.fof

a war in Europe wonld

of tho Emperor, of the growing greatness of

al mo

rely selfish or sordid passion for gain.—

Within this Lodge—in the retirement which its walls vouch safe—shut out from the gaze of the world or the applause of men—are the remembered evidences of this generous principle. It would not be masonic to particularize them, or to blazon that abroad which neither the right nor the left hand is permitted to magnify in the spirit of rivalry. These acts belong here. They are known and remembered by his brethren in the flesh—they are recorded iu that higher and more exalted Lodge, to whose portals his

spirit has ascended. God

will remember them in the day of the Resurrection, and the Saviour of men will own such deeds of kindness done to these, the least of the brethren.

It was the fidelity of our deceased brother to the true spirit of masonry that made him an exemplar to us all. His warm and devoted attachment to those who claimed his fellowship was proverbial. He loved to bo here, and whether here, or in the walks of business, we were his children. He watched over the masonic fold, and gently beckoned back the wanderer who trod in forbidden paths. His kindness of heart never permitted a reproach to escape his lips. He was a moral-suasionist in the better sense of that terra, and sought by the "cords of love" to reclaim tho wandering mason. "God's forbearance and loving-kindness is around and about mo every day," he once remarked to the writer, "and why should I not bear with the imperfections of my brethren?' To this noble sentiment ho clung with an affectionate and religious earnestness that ceased only with his life. No disposition was too perverse for his efforts at reform no heart was so tainted that he did not try the balm of heal'ng upon it no relapse" could tire out his patience, which still apostolically went on, "hoping all things," while even one dying spark jjfgood resolution remained. This christian and masonjc impulse, so characteristic of our deceased brother, should make a profound impression on every heart. The Gospel of the

and the teachings of our Order incul

cate the sublime sentiments of Charity and Forgiveness. As Masons, we dare not disregard them. When we fail to practice these virtues, the voice of Heaven is contemncd and the lessons of the grave forgotten.

One by one our Brethren are falling around us. Truly, we have no continuing city, and no home but "our Father's house." The old and the young are alike wasting away. Tho links of our masonic chain, here and thero, are dropping out, and tho living circle is only secured by tho accessions supplied by advancing generations. The aged must soon depart—are departing—aud the young may die. To-day we are cnllcd upon to mourn one of the Fathers of tho Temple, and to give to all that remains of John Britton a christian and masonic burial.— He has long stood without and within the veil —at the door and within the sanctuary of these earthly courts. To day, even now, ourdeparted brother appears before that higher tribunal where all distinctions of earth are brought low —where all fallacies are detected, and where the Grand Master of the Universe presides.— To Him be praise, glory and dominion, now and forevermore

In view of the loss we have sustained in the

expression of the feelings of Terrc-Haute Lodge No. 19, and our brethren generally,

death of our departed Brother, and as a slight soon I exclaimed, so soon, deserted by the fair damsel, who I thought was ever to watch over and bless their innocent lives. But now, their paths began to diverge, though slightly at first, only two kept side by side. Ah said

Be it Resolved, That in the death of John Britton, a member of this Lodge, we have lost a kind friend, a good neighbor, a faithful and I these will I watch. Now they appeared true brother, and that as citizens and masons weary, now a bright sunbeam stole iuto their we shall always hold his name and virtues in young and faithful hearts, aud again they smilunfailing remembrance. ed. With zest they entered into the pursuits

Resolved, That we deeply and cordially sym-

Both seen and felt throughout France. Brutus ],ildren of our departed brother in this sad dis- mer sky was darkened by no black cloud. No has been immortalised in history, because Ca?-

pensat}on

may be yet in France, some other Brutus, who Q0dt whose loving-kindness is over all dered on, I observed the elder advising and will be willing to imbrue his hands iuthe blood

hi8 cy atarcs.

Offered* A^ked.

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33* Ry the courtesy of Messrs. DeWiil and

Davenport, book publishers, 160 Nassau street

New York we have been furnished

copy of ore of their late poblicatiotifh—styled

The writer of this book is

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5ad-r roa-T

a el a O & a I a

are

'Twas in the spring time of my existence while gay young youth still hovered near me clothing oft my heart with smiles, cheering all

at:}eavh,g

his age. happiness. The pursuits of my younger dqys

than thirty years, bflr departed jjac|engaged in, with that zest and taste for

its

the pioneers who laid the foundations ofthisjj for myself other pastimes, my soul

morc

ll—of growth to our community, and of

pathize with the bereaved widow and fatherless seen them in their childish sports. Their sum-

Resolved, That this Lodge room be placed in their journey, loving and trusting, fearing no mourning for tho space of thirty days, as a

further manifestation of respect for thejmeino»heft

On motion ordered that a copy of these reso- glen. And I saw that they stopped oft to lations be furnished the several papers of this! drink at the tiny streams, which lay in their city for publication. pathway. But why did they seem so refreshed. so gladdened, when they left the mossy

E. B. Altfes, See. banks of these crystal streamlets. Ah S then

{orm an ,tiea ofihe

tors at Cl**ela«d, ia to kn^king|t*r Oorabmiflg fine i*k»is with the -t oo. devotee of streamlet Humility. Yes, said the elder, we "t? aioa-«avi»fM in tfc* htaJ, ai-d# frpeoch or tlri eg heposs^sses the highest *hole the book »interesting mad drink of these water*. It befitted* two eosoplu. ting. (Jmr s.-* The of a good Legislator from our general ob will amply repav a perusal it can be obtained tobe lowl v, here at the commencement of so has a pretty good idea of that pest of SOcimt&tijr of the Capital was always grwu, servation of hi coarse in the House of Repre- publishers at 50 cents. I mighty a work, as toiliagup this rugged thorny ty, a talc-bearer: "Seta watch over thy drawback iu rit/. «raftativ«».. wo my «tr.t«n to ptcditt for fcim f?T£,

a cuter of distinction to the S« Two tons of whortleberries were re- tott, to place in onr bosoms, Ihe fragrance of j» uUe~beatw is worse than a thief." {Cetred at Detroit ott SaUtrday lastorerthe 1 which shall aoataia aad eootfoit as. Often!

J*iLM^ •"ndebud to Jamo* Bnrgao for a Michigan Central Railroad. About one?their wearied limbs refused to carry them f*r-j Io nol iigh for this world's goods, nor one nay last w«ar, by his m^«s raaatng) basket of si.r-.mcr .. .. awiy »q4 o-psewi'of hit wtfeo open hi«e.

mi Mf,

appl«s—mi aud ripe--ti(a|thooei«id bushels new wheat were recekfther op the steep ascent: and exhaostcd, al-1 lament thy poverty. Oot of the meanest fim waIttTihad tlii» sc»*-en. same d*r. tbou c#n3t

enduring than the joys which had proved

met first bis friendly grasp, fluting. I thought I had found, and would

ived from him a welcome to the hos-j suited, but too soon I learned that the

true happiness was not yet mine.—

jf sorrow and care behind. Lightly I had

the paths strewn with the brightest flowers. I wandered on to meet the gay sparkling maiden seemed so much like Happibutah too soon I

waiiti

learned

some

bright-winged ser

aph might wander from the portals of the celestial city, and bear my weary spirit faraway to that blest haren of rest. Oh that the drooping pinions of my sorrow strickcn soul, might fold themselves in the balmy atmosphere of love, ne'er again to be plumed, till the sun of Righteousness shall arise, summoning those of his beloved to repose in the light of his countenance forever. But, no such bliss cannot be, for poor mortal like I. The Fates have so willed it, and I mustlove on sorrowiug and hopeless, thinking ever to catch a glimpse through the dark shades around me, of some winding pathway—some purling streamlet—or silvery star, guiding the lost to the fair realms of Happiness.

Thus, while I poured forth my fruitless lamentations to the birds and the flowers, I observed not, that there now stood beside me, one clothed in shining and spotless raiment, while a circlet of unrivalled lustre, beamed above a brow of serenity and calmness. Joy, mingled with surprise kept me silent while he thus addressed me, in tones, which fell like sweetest music on my enchanted senses. "Sister," he said I heard your voice of bewailing. Your tale of love, was wafted lo my ear, and I listened, if it might be that I should become a messenger of gladness to a child of grief.— Weep no more cast far from you, these corroding cares, and come with me." And suddenly the scene of my sorrows vanished away we stood together upon an exceeding high eminence whose summit seemed lost in the fleecy drapery which o'er shadowed it. Behold I" said my guide, scest thou 1 hat below theelies' the world which thou hast left, and which contained no joys for thee. Now, mark you well the pathway of every individual toiling o'erthe land of Time. Behold,how differentthecourse, each one chooses for himself. Quickly you will discern who are traversing the road to the desired goal, Happiness. Profit much by what thou scest, and then go thou and do likewise." Eagerly I began my observations, but it was difficult to select any one person, whose course through life I might trace out. My vision became dim, my mind confused and bewildered while gazing at the crowds, the hosts of human boingB I Raw moring to nnrl fro. At last I determined upon a group of lovely, innocent children, I saw sporting upon tho green sward in their own native village. Surely, said I, Happiness will never forsake them. How merry I How unalloyed their joy surrounded by every thing beautiful, pleasing and attractive in nature,sorrow will nevercastberdismal shadeo'er life so serene, so happy. And I could have turned to find others, who yet were seeking the true road to happiness. Butlo! the fairest, the merriest of that gay group is weeping! and as saw the diamond tear drop, so early glistening on that blooming cheek I was surprised—could i' be that one so bright, so youthful had known a sorrow? But why need I wonder. Even now the scene is changed only few in that once laughing circle seemed happy now. So

f" Youth," looking tcry happy,e'en as I had

of the Divine Will, commending' signs of portending storms were visible. All

as bright, calm and peaceful. A3 they wan-

counselling the other. Together they pursued

ii. Time, kept ever on, but I saw that he

ry of the deceased. {path lay'through many a different scene.-— Resolved, That the Secretary be directed to Now, they Wandered o'er pleasant flowery transmit a copy of these proceedings to the fa- fields, now through wild sequestered valleys, roily of otir deceased brother. and now in the luxuriant shade of some woody

impress on these happy ones. Their

I saw that their motto was this. The streams of small pleasure, fill the great Lake of Happiness," and, I wondered not. that they turned

^dc

asoft

oflbe WAt

cjcar

bjjthatthey

a sister of

as thev heard the sweet babblings

«rs of Hope. rested to gMe into

depths and learn how to be happy or

paused to listen to the purling rivulet

... I Mirth, and drank from their golden goblets, at

M,s* (hc fonntairi of

**, TTJ 'l«" 0«lylM«dU»b.b.ipri"ipHy Alton™,I.

bles on its crystal bosom, casting their rain

bi« an ilsemtil bosom, eastinr their rain -i

3 a

Then

I saw, that they halted at the

^cie0c9 and peering about,

with U»espied ina mossy d«H, thesileot little

*'J?P&2

For tkf^ErprtsJfc**- ny cdfoCfc, butagusbof pore life-giving waters from the rocks at their side, refreshed and cheered their sinking spirits. Sweet wis the converse they held, -while reposing by the soft

around with lii'sbright influence,yet sometimes! gliding river of Charity, and the calm, even

me to sadness and emptines? of spirit of gentle Memory, in whose clear surface

Friday afternoon, at 4 o'clock, Ij began eagerly to enquire the road to true! they saw reflected many pleasant recollections

pleasures passed away, leav-

the bitter less

on of disappointment. Heavy and dispirited, I relinquished the pursuit of a treasure, which though over glistening before me, luring me on, yet vanished when I would have secured it. Life, seemed but one dreary waste—an uncultivated garden—where once I had fancied I beheld choice fruits and flowers. But now, they had fled, as the morning dew before the sun. Oh I wln-re I, exclaimed, in the anguish of unsatisfied longings, where shall I find that which my soul so earnestly desiretli. Oh would that some star-robed child of Heaven might gladden with his presence my desponding heart, and lead me with kind and gentle hand, into the path -which leadeth to true happiness. Or that

t]je far distant past. And many the wild

flowers they plucked on the highways of usefulness, to form an unfading garland for the pilgrim's brow. Then I saw that they hastened on, eager to reach the summit of this high towering hill and I beheld the flush of triumph. the sparkling eye, as they neared the portals of Fame, and they drank deep at the fountain of knowledge, and casting their bright hued blossoms in its glittering depths, a glistening bubble caught up the exquisite perfume of these rare exotics and bore it far away to the garden of Paradise. But an Angel, was sent from the throne of onr Father, to guide and protect, for e'en though they perceived them not, near them lay the deep waters of affliction. And mercy hovered o'er and above, and the pure white dove of the Holy Spirit descended upon them, and I saw that they came forth

from the angry tossing of the waves, with Faith

.. in nrrnai

mightier and stronger in their great sovereign oo high. Thus I followed them till I saw that thev arrived at the River of Jordan, and one was summoned to ford the dark wild stream.— But her companion wept not, for

THE LAW OF BLOOD.

Layard, in his interesting description of Asiatic manners and customs, as well as antiquities, 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, is the law of blood, called the Thar,prescribing the degrees of consanguinity within which it is lawful to revenge homicide.--Although a 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 has 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 homicide, 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 oiler of blood money be refused, the 'lhar, come into operation and any person within the 'ft/iornse' or fifth degree of blood of the homicide, many be legally killed by any one within the samc«degree of consanguinity to the victim. "In most encampmets are found refugees,

sometimes whole

I mount. And let us cull these meek little vjo-jiaoiitli* and keep tbe door of thy Hps, for

families, who have

left their tribe on account of a homicide for which they are amenable. In case, after a murder, persons within the Thar' take to flight, three days and four hours are by immemorial custom 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 arc adopted. Thus there are families of the Harb, Aneyza, Dhofyr. and other great clans, who for this cause have joined the Sbammar, and are now considered partof them. Frequently the homicide will wander from tent to tent over the Desert, or even rove through the towns and villages on its borders, with a chain round his neck, and in rags, begging contributions from the charitable to enable him to pay the apportioned blood money

TRYING 8ITTJATI0N FOR A MOTHER. A few days since a daughter of Mr. Isaiah Sawtelle, of Belgrade. Me., about two years old. fell into a well eighteen feet deep. The mother was informed of the accident, but when she arrived the little one had sunk in four feet of water. She ran to a neighbor's, twenty rods or morc, for assistance, but found none. Returning. she lowered the well pole to the bottom and brought the child to the surface, the little thing clinging to the pole with its hands. The mother raised it a fefr feet, when the hold relaxed and it again sank. Again she lowered the pole, which, coming in contact with tbe little hands, it was taken with a death grasp and the child thus drawn up twenty feet to its mother's arms. Notwithstanding it was apparently dead at the time, by proper exertion it was restored to life.

Vifio Conor SEHIXAET.—Thisbnildingaod the block of ground upon which it is situated, was sold on last Saturday under the provisions of tbe law, relating to the County Seminaries of the State. The city became the purchasers for the sum of $7,600, and we understand it will be appropriated to the use of Common Schools nnder the new graded system.

O* During the last week wme fifteen or

had pleasant tales twenty boats have arrived by canal w,th iron

JjTFrom some accidental discoveries recently made in France, it appears that the bodies of those dying from hydrophobia never decompose. Singular, if true.

The Bible* in the following sentiment,

iHMiSi

The Terre-Haute and llllcoia Railroad, ctlias the Atlantio and Mississippi Railroad. This question, which has for sbme time retarded this road, (generally known as Brough's road) will oc. during the next Tteek. definitely settled by the Supreme Court at Ottawa. This question involves the ri»ht and power of Mr. BitotTGii to build the road over his oien land, crossing, of course, only the public highways.

The question, we understand, will come up from Clark county—Mr. Constable appearing for the prosecutors—on a writ to restrain the company from building their road, although they own the land over which it passes. We notice the subject because we suppose, from the position of the case, that the Supreme Court will give a general interpretation of the law incorporating private companies. It has already beenlield.by the the Supreme Court, or at least some of the Judges thereof, that the general law made the incorporation as complete as if specially enacted by the Legislature but that, by the provisions of that law, the company had no power to condemn lands. Under the present pro

cee(jjn S

Jesus appear

ed, and leaning on his strong arm she passed safely over. Now said I, will the lone one murmur at her loss, but no, calmly and patiently she awaited her summons to join her long loved sister, and I was rebuked. While musing on this beautiful instance of Holy Faith and trust, the scene vanished, and I awoke from my vision, with the valuable lesson engraven on my heart. I knew the source of true happiness and I pondered deeply resolving ever to seek out the streams of small pleasure" and thus learn Wisdom, Peace and Content, that mine end might close at tho gate of the Mansion of Happiness. J) NELL.

we suppose that all the ques

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tions will be reviewed. The Supreme Court is in session at Ottawa, and the case is set for next Tuesday. Eminent counsel have been employed.— Judge TRUMBCLL, late upon the Supreme Court Bench, and an eminent lawyer from Hew York, have been retained on the part of the respondents. The decision will have an important influence upon the

State policy"' measures of Alton. It is. however, proper to say. that the building of the Atlantic and Mississippi Railroad (the road from Terre-Haute to Illinoistown) has been commenced, and it is hardly possible that any decision can be made by the Supreme or any other Court, that will prevent its speedy completion.— The men and the means to build the road have been provided—the public need it, and it will be built.

In this connexion we may say, that the Illinoistown and Belleville Railroad Company, which, a short time ago, made an application to the city authorities of Alton to permit the extension of their road into that city, and were denied the privilege, are now about io connect with the Mississippi and Chicago road some three miles or more out of Alton. If we are correctly informed—and we think we are—the Eastern stockholders in this line have given their consent for a stoppage of the trains, and a connexion with the Belleville branch at or near the head of Wood river, and thence the road will be built to llli noistown. If this is carried out, as we understand it will be, the people of Alton have done themselves great injustice, in preventing the junction of the two roads in their own city. lL is evident from the election of Judge SCATES that the "Slate policy" system is at an end, and it only now remains for our thriving and prospering neighbors to make the most of a condition of affairs which they have themselves brought about.- .#// Illinois is not Alton, and we predict that their refusal to let the Belleville Railroad terminate in their city, will bring a host ol opponents from the South to their "State policy" system, at the next meeting of the Legislature.—St. Louis Republican

THE REBELLION IN CHINA. Tien-teh. the pretender, is strongly en trenched in the affections of the native Chinese, and he has hitherto been uniformly successful. He has overrun many of the southwestern provinces, and according to one account lias under his sway seven-ty-five of the three hundred millions of the population of China, and has established the seat of his government in the great city of Wu-cliung-fu, the capital of Hupeh.— It is said, too, that he has organized an effective administration. The New York Evening Post compiles from an article in the China papers, written by Dr. ftlacgowan, the following account of the pretender and his prospects: "Tien-teh, who is the acknowledged head of the movement, and already exercises imperial powers over many millions of the Chinese, is a young man now in his nineteenth year, a descendant of the prince who overturned the Mongol rule and established the Ming dynasty.^ His family continued to govern L-hina lor upwards of two hundred and fifty years, and with such moderation and justice as greatly to endear them to the people. They were finally overthrown by the irruption of the fierce Tartars of the North, and those of the princes who survived the wars which followed concealed themselves in the southwestern portion of the empire Tien-teh is descended from one of these, and appears therefore before the people, not as an unknown adventurer, but as the representative of a dynasty that is still remembered with warm affection by the Chinese. The extortions of the Tartar Kmperor and his swarms of corrupt oflkials have prepared tbe people to welcome any change, but when that change involves the overthrow of a foreign dynasty and tbe restoration of their native princes, a national feeling is begotten. Enthusiasm incites the rebel armies, and their treason to the powers that be becomes patriotism and loyalty to their rightful rulers. Under such auspices Tien-teh has steadily progressed in his conquests, until he has now under his sway not less than seventy-five millions of his countrymen, whom he governs through the medium of a regularly organized administration, assisted by ministers and generals of great sagacity and ability* "Tho real difficulty of a native dynasty would commence with the expulsion of the Mauchas, for its stability would be in perpetual jeopardy from the incursions of those hardy adventurers. To maintain themselves against such warlike neighbors, the Chinese would be compelled to court the alliance of Christian Stales, so called independence is utterly out of tbe question —the choice being between subjection to the Mauchus, or a reliance on the power and friendship of the "baibirians from! afar of these alternatives, the latter would be preferred by all who have at heart the present and fatare well-being of this large portion of the human family.— It is by rendering obligations of this kind that they are to be conciliated, and not by aiding their conquerors to retain the offensive yoke."*

A boy in Pawtucket had to pay about $8 fine and costs, for stealing a copy of the Gazette from the door of a subscriber.— Newspaper thieves are mean specimens of humanity, and such Instances of punishmore frcqnepj.^

STRiJIBE DTFATTTATIOlf.

Some ten years ago there resided in this State, a gentleman, his wife and two interesting daughters, who were as much respected as any family in it. Blessed with competency of earthly goods, and surrounded by hosts of friends, their happiness seemed as near perfect as human beings could expect to enjoy. Six years since this family left here for the South, where the husband and father took to drink, and two years after became a bankrupt and a sot. Next, the wife and mother became a drunkard, and now we understand the two girls arc inmates of a low brothel in a city on the Mississippi river. What a commentary on the free use of ardent spirits. In six years a whole family of respectable people were reduced from affluence to the deepest depth of degradation. And yet how many cases of a similar nature are to be met with every day. —Richmond Mail. f-T

GAMBLING.

The St. Louis correspondent of the Savannah Georgian furnishes the item below, illustrative of the terrible fascination of gambling:

He says that "a singular mode of betting is resorted to on Sunday, on the western waters, on which days there is no card playing allowed. The gamblers sit around a table, each having before hir» a lump of loaf sugar a stake is put up by the players, ana he upon whose lump a fty lights first, wins the 'pile.* They also make side bets among themselves upon this important event. The excitemeut often waxes high, as the fly hovers over and around the sweet morsels, undecided upon which to feast.'**

Tn onr columns may bo found the advertisement of that excellent medicino known as Aver's Cherry Pectoral. Its success in curing the various diseases of the Lungs is attracting universal attention, not only of the learned and philanthropic, but of the whole public. The article undoubtedly is what it. pretends to be. a rctnedy for Lung Complaints, and thoremarkable cures which are becoming known: every where cannot long be overlooked by the people.

Mrs. Stowe, after slaying in Paris tlireor weeks, has gone to Switzerland. She stopped with Mrs. Chapman, of Boston, Rue Vernuil. She creates no excitements whatever, but few knew of her presence, and fewer visited her. for it was understood that sne wished to remain quiet.

Allow a man to have wit, and lie will allow you lo have judgment.

FUNERAL SERMON.

Tho funeral sermon of Louis P. Schovcy, will be preached in the Universalist Church next

Sabbath at 11 o'clock. The public generally are invited lo attend.

SCROFULA."

Myers' Extract of Rock Rose

This wonderful medicine ia fast Raining fontaelf

into

three

popularity which no other mrdlrlnc can bu«»i m. 1 punt, linck Hose, i* used and recommcndcd by many eminent physician* of onr country. Hear what J. II Thompson, of Philadelphia, snys, I have proscribed it in bad cases of scrofulous patients at Wills Hospital." Ilis cucccss attracted the attention ofscnlorpnyairinns. He reports the following remarkable case of white swelling of the right hip in Feb., 1844. The lad wa« pcven yfcnni old« and hud the diacMO for tore© years, the bone, was dislocated upwards and outwarde. There Tvas a Inrgc opening on the hip leading to the bone,

which 1 could Ihrust mf finger. 1 counted

HICPTS.

He had been under several physician*

who had gi*en him up. 1 ordered a decoction of Hock Hose—in two days hi* night sweats ceased, 1 then ordered a tea spoonful ol Hock Hose, three times a day Thirty-nine days niter, ho was entirely well. See advt. of'Myers' Kock Hose. .t.T. WALL, AgenU

Tcrrc Ilnute, July 27, 1M3 X1-2W.

Flowers will grow where the Water# Sua. If the cuticle of the scalp is kept healthy, and th* germs of the hair invigorated by stimulants which operate at their roots, through the inner skin or demit of the head, a strong and vigorous head of hair cannot fail to be the result. Tho operation of Lyon Kathairon is founded entirely upon this most reasonablo law of the Natural World. It Is prepared of such ingredients only, as will produce this cffect. Hence thn most incredulous have tried and been benefitted by iu use,—and the secret of its immense sale. Tbe appear* ance given to the hair is truly beautitul and pleaaing. Sold by all dealers everywhere, at 25 cents, in lavge bottles. j). s. HA RISKS, Proprietor, 101 Jiroaivay, Jfiw York.

John T. Wall. J. R. Cuningham and John Markle, Agents in Terre-Haute. William M. Kohl dt Co., and John I'ark.Cincin* nati, Ohio. [July 27, '53-33-4w]

ttt» Iir. OKOOHitOAw'a Extract of Ilydropiper i« purely vegetable,pleasant to take,perfectly harmless, and will cure without fail, Scrofula, Dyspepsia, alt impurities of the blood, and bad habit of system.

is good nl nil seasons. See advertisement.

Dwelling House and Lot For Sale. r'pHE subscriber will sell at a low price the

house and lot he now resides in. The house is a large two-story brick, well finished good well of water, smoke house and stable thereon fine shrubbery, and located in ahcal»« thy part of town.

If the same is not sold at private sale I will offer the same at public auction on Saturday, Sept. 24th, at 3 o'clock, on the premises,being the

corner

of Mulberry and 1st streets.

Terms of sale easy.

.JACOB RYMAN.

August3, 1853-34-ls

Are you Insured? If you are not, you sheuld bo. American Mutual Insurance Company.

AMSTERDAM, N. Y.

Cash Capital, 50,000 Secured Capita?, 150,000—200,000 fT*11IE undersigned having been appointed

Agent for the above sound and reliable Company for Terre-Hauto and this county.—: Those wishing Insurance will do well to call on me.

HARVEY D. SCOTT.

Angust 3, 1853-34-t.f

Pocket Book Found.

SMALL l'OCKET HOOK containing money Ac., was found a few days since by Moses Reynolds in the road near Prairieton Ind., which the owner can have, by calling on: the subscriber, proving property, and paving charges.

VIES .JOHNSON,

Prairieton5 July 27th, 1853-34-3w-pd. f.M

INSOLVENCY."""

ATPleas

the July term of the Court of Commont of Vigo county, Indiana, the estate of James Gibson, deceased, was declared by said court probably insolvent.

Creditors are therefore notified that thesamo will be settled accordingly. JOSHUA MOORE, Adm'r.

August 3, l8S3-34-3w ?,JT

Posts and Hails Wanted®

1 AAA COMMON Oak Posts, and 500O XUUU good split white or burr oak Rails wanted, for which $10 per 100 posts and $4 per 100 rails will be paid. Apply to

JOS. PARSONS.

August 3,1853-34-1 mo?

BOARDING.

AF1TW

boarders can bo accommodated, cifther with or without lodging. Apply at/*, the house formerly occupied by Mrs. Foster, nearly opposite the Baptist Church.

August 3,1853-34-ti ii||

dXEN FOR SALE.

LARGE yoke of rattle for sale on reason^ able terms. Enquire at the Recorder's office. nfisjfr-

August 3, 1853-31 tf 'Vy

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