Wabash Express, Volume 12, Number 45, Terre Haute, Vigo County, 19 October 1853 — Page 2

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OFFICE EAST OF THE COUBT-HOUSE.

D. S. DAHAXD30H, Editor.

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Wednesday Morning, Oct. 19, 18V*

The State Fair at Lafayette TcriniftaU-J on Friday last, and we arrived at home oft Saturday evening, having travelled thence on Wednesday, by way of the Wabash A Krir'caiml.and returned on the earn, by way of Jn.liauapoli*—making a short tour, which we bought very pleasant, considering the iromehitc crowd on all the thoroughfare*, and in and about-Lafayette, and the country surrounding.

The Fair grounds were laid abontf a half mile Kouth of Lafayette, on high ground, which commanded a good view of every thing surrounding. The canal and river stretched along southward, and the smoke and dust of the city curled upwards gracefully on the north the latter of which wa* breathed in great abundance by all out of door*. We suppose we consumed a pint of "Star City" dust, and not more than a thimble full of her liquor, showing that we prefer the soil itself, even its free toil, rather than some of its manufactured or distilled products. Notwithstanding our abstemiousness, however, we suppose liquids went up on the Pair grounds, for we heard a vender a*k "Five cents for a glass of water, the same as if cider."

The Fair grounds contained aboub- twenty acres, enclosed with a high board fence, diversified with shade and sunlight, and well arranged with all kinds of stalls for all kinds of stock. There was also a wooden observatory, fifty feet high, in the enclosure, which afforded a delightful view for fifteen cents, and its keeper was always busy in calling for custom—"to get your money back."

Floral I fall, (in a tent,} was, perhaps, the most interesting part of the exhibition, and generally elicited the most attention and the greatest crowd. It was always a hard squeeze to get in, and suffocating with dust while inside, which made the open air afterwards a greater comfort. The display in this tent was magnificent. All the articles, and they were many, were tastily arranged and viewed with much delight.

Mechanic* Sf Manufacturer's Hall, were not as well supplied as the same were at Indianapolis We noticed a part of the benches entirely empty, but many places outside were crowded with various agricultural implements one of which was a Reaper, which raked and piled up the newly cut grain. It attracted much attention. The Fruits and Vegetables we thought the most creditable part of the exhibition, for there was hardly an end of either, and they were of the best kinds and the largest sizes.

Horses, bulls, cows, calves, sheep, hogs, mules, jacks, Ac., Ac., were arranged around the grounds in stalls many of which would have done credit to old Kentucky, in size, shape, blood, and value. A lean ox was present from Muscatine, Iowa, which weighed 4000 pounds!

Except for chickens, the poultry exhibition was meagre but the Shanghais and other breeds were monsters in size-—coining up pretty closely to all furJfcry-dom. Take all together, the Second Annual State Fair was but little, if any, ahead of the First—a part of which we lay to the fact, that Lafayette is not as accessible as Indianapolis.

Outside of the Fair grounds, there were very many shows, of many sorts, which were doing a smashing business. Wo patronized one, the live aligator and badger, annoyed all the time by a screeching hand-organ and a cracked drum. A biped calf, the fat Hoosier children, tho "Scotch gland" and panoramas, were scattered around, all professing to have the "most interesting ahow in tho world."

The arrangements of the grounds reflect, much credit on Mr. J. J. Bingham, the projector. The carriage and ft»ot entrances and exit, were near together, and the ticket office and office for entries near by—all marked, and giving no trouble to strangors who had any busi11 ess t« arrange with the managers. The Speaker'* stand was in a handsome grove, around which, on Thursday, at 2 o'clock, Mr. OwKKLtir had an immense throng to listen to his excellent address, which we will publish next week. The only thing most required, which was absent, was a good well of water, which we could not find. It is penurious to stfl water in any country but there was a spring in the lot which was soon too bad for anything but cattle.

Excepting Hotel-keepers and Barbers, and a few land-pirates, this exhibition must have been a great bore to many of the good citizens of Lafayette, who throw open their houses to those they never saw before, and may never see again. We were told of some who entertained from twenty-five to forty persons—eat '«ra and slept 'ea upon the best they had. Such, we take it, had a hard time of it. Prices wont up horribly at public places bootblacking could not be had, and harbering was a dime a face, and shave yourself at that. S»ch charges, however, are always to be apprehended, and none onght to go into such crowd*.(which Qov. Wright in a public speech put down at IM.QOQjftwm* the Imk*,) without being prepared to take whatever comes.

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An agrituhmfml ball came off on Thursday night at the X. A. A Salem Railroad depot—the !argv*t building in the place, which was filled with the intelligent and beauty of the place, aad of the State at large. Madison and Fort Wayae were brought together, and belles from the north and *outh exhibited their graces and fascinations to the same delightful music. Had not already been provided for, we could bar* readily chosen a partner to trot with as in double harwe*» co«ily through life. (Intriii pent ladies ntrer i«fo*e yd offers, of *««*.) A great |art of the pleasure on this occasion, however, wa* warred by the coldness of the ntghu the open building, new and barren walls, the ab^etx* of a and the rough floor hut nothing better coald be had. as all the h*U« in town were engaged as sleeping rooms lWl «-xt« ladiw*. thinly clad, as they usually are a* ball*, some with bare anus, must have

Antra, wheo our teeth chattered

with the MM. altho-.^h dad in woollens, A good ttuppfer, howefer, w»tf» hot coffee, helped to tiriv*aw*y mm of the ftost.

We have tnedk on small a capital, a* w* did on this visit to Lafayette, audi for which, audi Mw» many courtesie* shown m, we olfer oar wncwe *cknew!«4gai*!*t« to the Heaident Trust** of the Wabash 4 £rie Canal, audi to Capt- Mrw, of th« packet boa* Fleetwood: a)*O to Thoa. T. BCKBUMS, £M}., mix! bis very «i**)l*nt faatilv the bmfeft*

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Mix, and RKYXOUS, of Lafayette, and to Hon. ALBERT S. WUJTE, President of the Lafayette and Indianapolis Railroad Company. They ar*. of those whose hearts are in the right place, and whpse kind feelings never rust for the want of exercise, on all proper occasions.

ATabaib & Erie Canal.

This great thoroughfare is now finished in its entire length, from Toledo to Evansville, a distance of 469 miles, and boats are regularly passing over the whole route. Its business must be immense, as soon as the new embankments on the southern end are sufficiently solid and tight to hold water without leakage or breaking. The meeting held in this place on the 22d of May, 1845, resulted in an arrangement with our foreign bond holders by which this great work is now completed, and in every day use.

Thaf part of tliis work north of this place, over .which we recently passed for the first time, seems to be permanently made, and is now so well settled, that breaks cannot often occur, without the happening of freshets and rains beyond all precedent. The line seemed to be full of business, as we were meeting boats at all hours of the day and night. To look back now upon the gloomy prospects that prevailed during the construction of this work, we can hardly conceive how its was ever finished, as at various points the outlaws of money must have been enormous.

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.4 Under the prudent and judicious management which this work now has, it will mate, rially aid the commerce of the country, and its water power, when fully in use, will open up immense manufactories along its entire length, or at all the points where the power may be had. This, of course, will add more to our substantial wealth, than anything else, and we shall be glad when we can hear the clatter of water wheels at all such places, and we expect to see such a state of affairs at no very distant day. Push it along.

Lafayette & Indianapolis Railroad. We have recently passed over President WIUTK'S railroad, and had a very pleasant and agreeable ride—finding the passenger car as steady as on any road we have tried in the State. The grades are easy, and but few curves—the country being mostly level and flat. Villages are springing up along the line, and forests giving away to the woodman's axe. Young as we arc, the go-ahead spirit of the prominent men of the State, are pushing public enterprises rapidly forward to the great benefit of the country at large, especially the producing classes. By the aid of railroads in all conceiveable directions, good markets are furnished at the side ef the fields where the article grows,and instead of credit sales, and sometimes losses, cash is paid to the farmer for all his surplus products, and at rates much above what he has usually known. Those who cultivate the soil, and raise more than they can eat, ought to be in favor of railroads, and we trust they are.

Tho runningoftbetrainson the Lafayette road, seems to be carefully attended to, by accommodating and experienced men. and we presume from what we saw, that the road elicits a vast amount of travel. Lafayette being at one end, (or on the line,) of itself, makes a custom of no inconsiderable magnitude, and it is a point the road will foster, rather than injure, as in some other cases on other roads.

The getting up and finishig this road in so short a space of time, is very creditable to those engaging in the enterprise,and its present and former management under Mr. President WHITE, will secure a popularity with the travelling and business public, nqjjs inferior to any road in the West. Doing well in its infancy, maturer years will bring to it success, wealth, and an enviable degree of tho public favor.

For the Kxpresi.

Geo, Adams Smith.

The late mail from California brings the sad intelligence of the death of the Hon. GEO. ADAMS SMITH, Judge of th6 7th Judicial District in that State. He died of Typhoid fever, about the 25tl» of August.

The deceased was the eldest son of our esteemed fellow citizen, Mr. Zenas Smith, and in his earlier years, was well known to residents of this place. Ho emigrated from Missouri to California, in the spring of 1849 soon after his arrival there, he loeated in the county of Butte, and commenced the practice of law. The duties of his profession, at all times arduous, were doubly so in the rude society of the wild mountain country, where his lot was cast. By the urbanity of his manners, the strict integrity of his character, and his acknowledged legal ability ho won the esteem of all who knew him, and attained an enviable position at the bar. 3

At the general election last November, ho was elected Judge of the district comprising the counties of Butte, Shasta, and Trinity— embracing a territory larger than that of the State of Indiana.

Just entering upon an enlarged sphere of usefulness and honor, happy in the confidence of his friends and justly proud of the high position attained by his own efforts, he has been suddenly called away.

It is a source of melancholy satisfaction to his friends to know that no one ever passed through the temptations of frontier life with a character more void of reproach, OP a souse of honor more free fn»m stain. B.

OV\ neat, frame session room, intended to be used for church purposes temporarily, by Mr. Jewrtt's congregation, has just been erected on the lot east of the old Congregational Church. We presume members will be glad when they can leave the court house, as that place would not be so comfortable in cold weather. ...

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atVicksburgh, the Baptist and stationed Methodist ministers loft, the city. The Episcopal, Presbyterian, Roman Catholic aad a local Methodist minister remained. The three former hav* be*-IT attacked. The Episcopal minister has died. The recovery ©f the Roman Catholic i* somewhat doubtful. The Presbyterian is slowly convalescing. A Roman Cath oik priest, aft asailtaat to the priest, during the epidemic, has also died. The Methodist minister wthe only one in the place fit for duty/'

On mteh occasions, the clergy are the very last persons that should run away.

CuwT**u.~Tbe Masonic braChefhwod «f this place, and Lodge No. 19, K»«* tent $5000 to JS» P. HOLUSS, Esq.. Corre*|**sdmg Secretary of the Masonic Board of Kditf af N«w Orl*an», which la Intended to aid worthy mi* frnng brethren in that recently terribly afflicted eitj. W« hope it may be the meant of dotncmweii good.

The City of Latayette.

Never having visited Lafayette since the fall of 1834 until the time of the recent Stat? Fair at that point, we were much astonished at the rapid progress we beheld on all sides. All the old land-mark5 were gone, or nearly so, and in their staid, we saw fioe business buildings all round the Square, and extending out the streets to the four points of the compass, and on some streets too far to be pleasantly seen by walking. The old yardless Court-House was gone, and one erected on the same ground and enclosed, which we suppose must have cost $18,(W0. The upper story is the court room, which was packed fulfc on Thursday night last during the time Mr. OWELKT, of the !. York Tribune was delivering a pertinent address on Temperance. We remember to have seen in 1834, but one store south of the Square, (Webb A Shoemaker now all of the sides are filled with deep three or four story store rooms, all full of goods and amply supplied with purchasers during business hours. The place has much the appearance of a city, and we presume it is now one of the best business points in theState. Surrounded by a rich soil and the Wea plains, with ample water power in many parts of the county, scarcely anything can prevent the onward progress of the place. Thickly settled in the country with energetic farmers, and machine shops going up in the city—these, with the capital and enterprise of its commercial men must ultimately make Lafayette a place of magnitude and importance equal to any, and aheaA of many of her sister cities of the State*Vr,d

Much taste and pains-taking is exhibited in the prominent residences of the city, one of which we saw not yet finished, will cost about $50,000. Some of the out-houses adjoining these residences, may be mistaken for dwellings—a display of extravagance which is hardly justifiable in such a new country, though their construction circulated money, which is all right enough.

The town is located upon uneven ground, being cut up with ravines, and interspersed with small hills inside, and large ones surrounding, which i7ill make grading a very expensive item in city taxes. Cutting down some lots, and filling up others, will cost about the value of the premises, but then everything is going higher and higher, and such places will pay for themselves after awhile. Ground rent off of the square, and not too far off, is about $5 00 per front foot.

The market house is a small inefficient structure, in consequence of which, meat markets are seen all over the city, in cellars, and the poorer class of frame houses. The BRAMBLE HOUSE is the principal hotel in point of size and fine outside appearance, and is in fact a very fine and fashionable building. It is four stories high and painted a delicate color, between a yellow and light red. Hotels of every class and character were full during the Fair, sortie of which, we understood, took care to see that everything brought jts full value. It would have been the same any place else, we presume.

The city is compactly built, much more so than ourown beautiful Terre Haute, and while we excel them in locatiou, cleanliness and health, they are considerably ahead in population, business, and commercial affairs. They have houses devoted exclusively to wholesaling in several of the departments of trade. Man ufacturing establishments are also going up the locomotive snorts along one of the principal streets and gives a busy, bustling air to all the adjoiniug thoroughfares, while the canal along the whole western front is plied with packets, and all kinds of water crafts, constantly arriving and departing, bringing and taking away passengers and the various products of the country.

The whole-souled hospitality of the place, we believe, is proverbial. Our company of ladies and gentlemen got in after night, when all the Hotels were full. We Were taken to a prifate house, and while entering the gate, a lady passed by and gaily observed, "Walk in, gentlemen and ladies this is the Benbridge House—walk in—you can't do better,' and away she ran, laughing, before any of us Could thank her for her kindness. We found her remarks true to the letter, and afterwards found that she was an especial friend of the house we patronized on that occasion. In taking tea with the same lady on Friday evening, in another part of the city, we found her mind as, well stocked with good sense anjJ exquisite wit, as her heart was with good feeling and cheerfulness. She generally kept the company in a roar, and doubtless never thought she would afford a paragraph for the gentleman at her left, who has flow given it to thousands, and for which, he humbly craves her pardon-

Lafayette has quite a city air. as well as some of the tricks of trade belonging to older places. We often passed by a fruiterer's and confectioner's shop, at the window of which always sat a beautiful black-eyed damsel, as we thought, to induce customers to stop in and purchase. Seeing her so often in the same place, we stepped in and bought a plug of tobacco—(could not think of anything else,) and found that she was as good a merchant as many of the other sex and older persons around her.

If the "Star City Fathers" will pay a little more attention towards cleaning up their streets, and throw away those dilapidated and worn out plank side walks, and use in their stead their broad flags or hard brick, they will hare one of the handsomest cities of the State, and for which, we promise another "puff" at some future time. We had a very pleasant visit, which we shall certainly remember along time 'f\ **7 £7,

Oca TILE.—Messrs. HATES, CEAIO A Co., of the wholesale Hat, Cap, and Fur Warehouse, corner of Main and 4thstreets, Louisville, Ky., whose card appears in another place, have sent us oneof their ventilators, of their own workmanship, which fits our cranium as if it grew on the place. They have more of the same mxt with which to supply all purchasers, at low rates. IL

Call and see our hat, and then send your orders to H-, C. Co. (If we had received this hat in time for the State Fair, as was intended we might hare created a sensation in Lafay

ST Covington has been doing a smashing business recently. The Friend reports Chit#. Davenport, of Delphi, murdered by James Gardner, in that place, on Friday last. Gardner has been arrested. And on Saturday, Matth*w R. Hart was arrested for attempting to pass had money—committed for want of bail A*d in the county, John Osbora's bouse was burned down in the absence of the family.

CT A forced sale of Terre-Hautc and Alton Railroad Bonds in private hands, recently bwight 9l| to in the city of 2f«w York. Under all the eireamstaac**, the sale is regard fd at highly favorable.

ELOCUTION.—Prof. Kennedy had a small auditory at the Universalist church on Monday night but the most of his hearers must have been delighted, as we were, for the Professor acquitted himself handsomely, and ably. We have not enjoyed so much of a treat for a loog time. Paul's harranguebefore King Agxippa., Brutus' defence of himself, Mark Anthony's speech over the dead body of Caesar, Mr. Clay's remarks on National Glory, kc., ic., were all finely given in fact, we ^fere delighted all the way through.

The speech of Wx. PITT, disapproving the English war against the American colonies, wis superior, and seemed to arouse the house. In this speech, Pitt spoke as follows (we quote from memory,) "If I were an American, as I am an Englishman, while a foreign foe was in my country, I would never lay down my arms, never, never, NEVER!!" This sentiment has been applauded all over the world, though, when a similar one was uttered by Mr. CORWIX, in relation to the Mexican war, he was harrassed by party demagogues all over the States. Such is party vindictiveneps 'it1

We hope Prof K. will be well patronized, for his entertainments are worth more than all the magic diablerie, legerdemain, and humbug, that even the shrewdest can invent, or palm off. We understand he is now forming classes in elocutiou, and is anxious to have a large one, and we have no doubt but that the very oldest of our legal gentlemen could improve themselves under the Professor's tuition.

He may appear again to-night at the Uidversalist church, and we hope may have a full house, for there is a beauty as well as much utility in his entertainments.

Communicated.

Iter. A. C. Allen.

The following is an extract from the minutes of a meeting of the members of the 1st Presbyterian Church of Terre-Haute, held September 26th, 1853: "WnffiREAs. The Rev. A. C. ALLEN', Pastor of the 1st Presbyterian Church in Terre-Haute, has given notice to us, the people of his charge, that ne desires the dissolution of the pastoral relation subsisting between him and ourselves, and that he inteuas to apply to Presbyter)', at its next meeting, for such dissolution and whereas we have instructed ,pur commissioner to Presbytery to acquiesce in such application, therefore,

Resolved, That we, as a church, take great pleasure in stating that our assent to the dissolution of our present pastoral relations involves nothing that can reflect unhappily on the character of our esteemed and beloved pastor. There exists no difficulty of any character between the church and its present pastor, exerting an influence conducive to the step wo have taken. On the other hand, the mild and gentle firmness of our pastor, his Christian Forbearance, and his earnest desire, not only to avoid every species of difficulty, but his appropriate and Christian efforts to adjust and harmonize everythingof an unpleasant nature, we have ever regarded with the highest satisfaction.

Nor has anything occurred, since the relations between us were formed, to diminish our confidence in his faithfulness, zeal and ability as a minister and pastor, or in his perfect integrity and uprightness as a citizen.

We have ever regarded'with complacent ap-

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robation, the healthful Christian influence he exerted in all social relations, by his amiability, urbanity, and the elevated tone of refinement, morality and piety, which have pervaded his intercourse.

In leaving us, he bears with him our highest confidence, our kindest sympathies, and oui* earnest prayers that his labors' in the cause of our common Master may be most abundantly blessed,'' ,,

O" COKKR F. CLARKSON has sold his Indiana (Brookville) American to Thos. A. Goodwin. In the paper of the 14th inst., the late editor takes himself out, after a service of 22 years, and the new one independently comes in. We like the way they both talk, and hope tho change may bo mutually beneficial.

The new editor talks as follows

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"I will say that I expect all the old subscribers to continue, who think the paper worth its cost, and I expect all others to discontinue. I have long since adopted this rule in reference to my own subscriptions to papers. I will not take a paper merely to patronize it, any more than I will buy a coat or a hat, merely to patronize the maker. This I think the right doctrine. Acting upon this principle, I shall attempt to make the American worth its cost.

T.A.GOODWIN.

O* The editor of the N. York Courier, now in England, says that Great Britain will need every barrel of flour we can spare. The Courier calculates that England will require 20,000,000 barrels to supply the deficiency in her harvest. ...

ID" An agricultural ball was to come off in Lafayette on Thursday night. The "young 'uns" perhaps thought that, inasmuch as beds were scarce, they had as well dance all, night as try the pleasures of

Sleepiug on the kitchen floor And covering with the door. (U .-if [MadisonBinner. "Touch that harp lightly," Mr. Banner, for we know all about that ball, and you must attempt no derogation thereof. All hands went home in good time, and ^snoozed on feather beds till they got hungry next morning.

U" The Court of Common Pleas was, again in session for a short time on Monday last, but did but little business, owing to the continued ill health of Judge KUTSKV. It was then adjourned until court ip course, the 1st Monday of January next.

*•&!> "fit-" 0" We are sorry to hear that information was received on Monday last, of the death of GEO. REEVES, Esq a citizen of this place, who died of a congestive chill while on a visit to Cincinnati. Mr. R. was about 55 years old, and had not very long since removed to TerreHaute.

Harris' Mirror of Intemperance. This panorama, the work of an Indiana artist, so favorably spoken of by the press where it has been exhibited, and has drawn such crowded houses, will be exhibited in TerreHaute. in the Cniversalist church, on Friday, and Saturday evenings next. Our citizens cannot fail to be pleased with the exhibition. Go early to seen re seats. We hear that it has done good in redeeming inebriates.

83s Those that do not know that we have recently had a State election in this county, are hereby informed that the following is the offieisl result thereof:

Fw Reporter sf tke Supreme Comi, Albert G. Porter, 152 Jonathan W. Gordon,..'. 127

Ftr C&RMtf GommMmmcr:

Hiram Smith ..222 David Cosiek,... 54 The total vote was 293 only! Both elections are to fill vacancies—hence the want of interest to the people generally.

fT The weather recently, has been inconMivtftbly fine. We languish not for Italian skies, nor Cutuo zwphyra—tn»r» am quite sufficient.

From what we learn about the conduct of the publie houses at Lafayette, they do deserve the bitter denunciations they so universally receive. Their whole conduct was next akin to down-right robbery, If we have been correctly informed.

The Lafayette Railroad came in for a full share of blame. Great dissatisfaction was caused because the reduction of faH, was not made on all the trains as was the case on all the other roads in the State.—State Journal.

We saw and heard of most every thing that was to be seen or heard of at the State Fair, and we can say that we know of persons who paid the full and regular price on the TerreHaute road, in returning from Lafayette, on said occasion. So then, it \s not proper to say that all the other railroads in the State reduced the fare except coupling it with some conditions to include the Terre-Haute road. Two dollars for a passage, was paid on it to return to Terre-Haute.

The Lafayette road had a great number of cars on which the fare was only half price, as we understood, enough to convey all the people applying for passage, while perhaps the regular line was kept at the regular rates, as the road had many persons passing over it who were not destined for the State Fair.

O* At the recent fair at Indianapolis, a fine saddle was given to the lady who rode best. The Journal givas the following account of the interesting trial.

The Ladies' Prize Saddle offered to the lady who should prove herself the best and most graceful rider, was awarded to Miss Matilda Bolen, of Washington Township. There were five contestants and the trial was right gallantly contested and all the fair riders proved themselves excellent horsewomen. After riding singly two abreast one behind another and then changing,each one, to a strange horse to prove her ability when off the animal that she was accustomed to, the committee made the above award, and when they did so the prize saddle was put on Miss B.'s horse and the fair victor rode several times around the ring amid the hearty cheers of the multitude.

FIXE APPLES.—Wo are indebted to S. B. Gunn, for a large basket of very fine pippins, one of which w:as a monster of 14J inches in circumference, and weighed 24 ounces, avoirdupois. Wo reported one a few weeks since of 22 oz.—the latter is ahead a little. We saw a report of one from Louisville of 30 oz., which we must try and beat pretty soon—as soon as brought in.

We are also indebted to our friend, STEPHEN ARCHER, Esq., of Marshall, for a sample of the best smelling and eating apples we have seen this season.

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O" The Lafayette Journal has been sold and delivered to WM. G. TERRELL, of Madison, who will at once enter upon his arduous duty.

Mr. LUSE continues Rosser's bindery and printing establishment, and has plenty of business before him. We wish both parties much success.

D" Jackson, Hull «fe Co., of Louisvi lie are building tho largest and best arranged pork house in tho world, to cost about $100,000.

D* The famous horses Wagner and Grey Eagle, tvere exhibited together at the recent Fair at Louisville. It will be recollected that many years ago they ran together over the Oakland Course, and Wagner was declared the victor. He has never won a race since. They are both near 20 years old. Eagle took the cup for "best blood."

BURNING DEAD LETTERS.—On Friday last, eighthundred and fifty-eight bushels of letters, that had been advertised and not called for, and returned to the General Post Office, were burned at Washington, by order of tho department.

U* We understand a premium of $5 and a diploma, was awarded to Jos. O. Jones, of this place, at the State Fair, for his patent Seed Sower, which he had taken up for exhibition. For the fine pair of match carriage horses of Corey Barbour, Esq., a premium was also awarded. We have heard of no other premiums coming to this county.

O" The long agony is over about Mr. Pierce's Minister to France, and John Y.'Mason, df Va., is the lucky man. We suppose now, we shall soon hear of the appointment of a Post Master at St. Louis, as^this too, has been a "vexed question."

Lioss of live Steamboats ST. Louis, Oct. 13. The steamer Mont-auk, lying at the levee, caught fire about half past 3 o'clock this morning, which communicated to the Robert Campbell and Lunette. All three boats were destroyed.

The steamer Golden Era lies sunk four miles below Clarksbnrg, in the Upper Mississippi, in eight feet water. It is thought she will be raised.

The Montauk had a very light cargo, bound /or Missouri river. The hull was insured for $10,000 in this city. The hull of the Golden Era was insured for $6,000 in this city.

The Robert Campbell had light freight for the Missouri river was insured on her hull here for $10,000. Lunette had about 150 tons of freight, chiefly for St. Pauls river insurance on hull $6,000 at Pittsburgh. The steamer B. H. Lee sunk at Campbell's Chain on the upper rapids. She was bound to St. l«uis. She had on board 300 sacks of grain. Boat and cargo a total loss. Hull insured in $3,5000.

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Gen. Montholon.

English papers announce the death of Gen Montholon, favorably known for his intimacy with Napoleon Bonaparte. He died at the age of 70. He commenced his military career when a child ten years old. He went through the campaigns of Italy, Germany, Poland and Spain he was at Ausleriitz. Wagrara, Jena, and Fried land, and was five times woanded. In 1809 be entered the household of the Emperor as Grand Chamberlain. Daring the hundred days be was aid-de-camp: be was present at the battle of W aterioo and followed Napoleon to St. Helena. He was made the first executor of his will, and his papers and writings were placed in his hands On the eve of Louis Napoleon's expedition to Bmtkene, be promised to follow him without knowing where he was going.— He was a member of the late National Assembly. His funeral will be imposing in view of bis Napoleonic antecedents.

O" The Louisville Courier of October 11 Us, note* the sale of OM thousand hogs at four and oo*-half cents, a«t.

From Europe--Arrival of the Canada at Halifax, NEW YORK, Sept. 13.—The steam­

ship Canada arrived at Halifax this morning with one week's later news., I'he Turkish question is still unsettled.

The combined fleets passed the Darda$ nelles and anchored at Constantinople.— Hostilities will probably be avoided.

A storm occurred on the 2otli and 26th ult., and much damage done on the British and Dutch coasts, involving the loss of many lives and much property. Rotterdam. atid other Dutch cities, have been innundated.

A screw steamer belonging to Amsterdam was wrecked on the coast, and one hundred lives were lost.

The iron steamer Camerton, bound to Hull, from Hamburgh, lost several persons overboard during the gale.

The American packet ship Neva went ashore iri the Mersey river, and a number of her passengers were drowned

The ship American, for San Francisco, went ashore at Smithport. The American ship Sultana foundered at sea on the 10th September. Most of her passengers were from Glasgow, bound to New York. Passengers and crew saved.

The ship Rhine, from Hamburgh for New York, with 200 passengers, put back to Portsmouth, with the cholera on board.

The Eastern (faestion shows new features, and causes much alarm. The war party of Turkey are still eager for war.— The Sultan refused to sign the war declaration got up against Russia, and riots were feared so muen that the French ambassador sent for assisstance to protect the Sultan and christian residents from the fury of the excited mussulmen. Four French steam frigates immediately passed the Dardanelles and anchored before the city of Constantinople. Admiral Dundas also received orders to move the whole English fleet to Constantinople.

The Czar's rejection of the modifications made by the Porte to the Vienna note was known at Constantinople on the 19th.

The feast of Beriam passed over quietly, and the Sultan appeared in procession and was unmolested.

Adviccs from Trieste state that a better understanding exists.between the war and peace parties.

Some new arrangement proposed by England in regard to the Vienna note, caused Austria to inform the British and French ministry that war was impossible. It was also asserted that tho most perfect accord existed between Russia and Austria in regard to Turkey.

It is rumored that Russia demands of Turkey a cession of territory to pay the expenses of the occupation of the principalities.

Russia is still sending on detachments, and the Turks are erecting fortifications on all points of the Black sea from Varna up to the mouth of the Danube.

The China Mail was telegraphed—Calcutta August 20th and Bombay, August 30.

Famine and sickness at Rangoon. Burmah quiet. Commercial allairs in India satisfactory. The Chinese insurgents continue advancing on Pekin jney and provisions scarce at Pekin. I lie English and American ships had blockaded llong Kong.

Nothing later from Commodore Perry. The steamer Powhattan and ship Vandalia had^one north to join the expedition. Madison .Banner.

'E,cgal Standard of Woights. The following is the standard of weights of the various articles enumerated, as pas sed at the recent Legislature, approved on tho 1st of March, 1853: ARTICLES. LI5S. PER HI'.

Wheat 60 Shelled Corn .56 Corn on the cob 68 Buckwheat 50 Beans 60 Potatoes 60 Clover Seed 60 Hemp Seed 44 Blue Grass Seed* 14 Castor Beans 46 Dried Peaches- 33 Dried Apples 25 Onions 57 Salt.... 50 Mineral coal 70 Timothy seed 45 Rye 56 Oats 32 Flaxseed 56 Barley 48 Corn meal 50 (,It would be well enough for our readers to preserve the above taulo for future reference. V.

fj:! [From tho liallimore American.] OrsTBB PACKIXQ.—Messrs. Mann Duke,who have been associated with Mr. Wright, in the firm of Wrignt A Co., have recently purchased the interest of that gentleman,and are engaged at

NOR.

NEW YORK, Oct. 14.

Two hundred sacks of coffee sold—Rio at 1I|, Java 11$, St. Domingo 10 200 hhds sugar sold—Orleans at 5, and quiet 150 brls molasses sold—Muscovado at 24, Orleans 29 cotton dull Kentucky tobacco State flour $6 87@$6 93 Ohio do. $6 8l@$7 00— southern $7 12@$7 25 Genesee wheat $1 61 western $1 58 southern do. $1 53, and easier mixed corn 85 Ohio whisky 33, and active mess pork $17 12 prime do. $13 50@$13 75, and firm mess beer $12,25@$13, and market firm with an upward tendency lard, in brls, 1*2, and firm iron market steady.—Madison Banner.

127 and 129, McElderry'S wharf, in a

packing business of considerable

extent. Their

establishment comprises the various branches of pickling and preserving oysters in every form, meats, lobsters, Ac., fruits and vegetables, all of which they prepare for transportation—not only as preserved in vinegar, syrup, or brandy, but in their natural state, in her mctically sealed cans. Besides these more solid articles of refreshment, Messrs. M. A D. have an extensive assortment of their own manufacture.

Their warehouses are four stories high, the

Sound

floor is occupied for storage, a shed 120 long—extending along the rear and affording room for the operations of 85 shuckers, required by the consumption of 2,000 bushels of oysters per diem. At this early period of the season, 500 bushels are shucked daily.— The second story is devoted to preserving and packing. In the third is a tin shop which turns out 1,300 cans daily, and a cask-room, which stores 6,000 gallons of vinegar. The fourth floor is used as a vinegar factory, capable of manufacturing 700 gallnns per diem. The buildings have been newly fitted up, with every requisite bo meet the extensive trade commencing.

War in

The mail of last night, by the arrival of the Atlantic, reports as follows:

ViKintA, Oct. 3.—The Divan In Grand Council, held to-day, resolved upon a declaration of war against Russia, against the advice of four powers. The Saltan signed .the declaration, and report says hostilities have been comtofticea.

Omar Pacha had previously demanded to leave or fight before winter set in. The Russians' supposed move is to attack the Turkish position at Rouschoux.

The cholera is increasing at Liverpool.— Martin Kosta is coming to the United States.

E7- Med ill, the Democratic candidate for Governor of Ohio, will have a majority of between thirty and forty thousand. The Democrats have a large majority in the Legislature. The increased majority in Cincinnati is attributed to the large number of Wbigs having voted the Democratic ticket, hecaoae of their opposition to the,Maine liquor law. There is tto indication yet of the result of the vote on the temperance question in the State.

PERSONAL APPEARANCE OF MRS. BLOOMER.—Mrs. Bloomer lectured on Monday evening last at the Atheneum, in Cleveland. The Democrat describes this lady as rather handsome, apparently about thirty yeijrs of age. with a clear voice and regular features. Of her lecture, which was on the subject of temperance and the Maine law, the Herald says "The lecture was in all respects a model one—well considered, marfaged, written and delivered. She spokp of the prevalence of crime of the use of intoxicating drinks as the prolific fountain of evil of the temperance movement for the last quarter of a century of the progress of

Slainesentiment

ublie in the good cause of the Law enactment answered objections to the law quoted the opinions of Judges as t6 its constitutionality defined the duty of temperance men urged thtn» to perform that duty and appealed to woman to exert her influence tn her appropriate sphere, whatever that might lx.— The lecture was listened to with marked attention, and must have made a deep impressiou. We never listened to onu better calculated to do good—better calculated to enlighten, persuade, convince, strengthen, and urge forward. As a literary effort, it was highly commeudublo a a

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The "Indiana Furuaco," in Vermillion county, long owned by Mr. Hugh Stewart, Ksq.. has been sold to Messrs. H. A 11. Barnes, of Cincinnati, who will conduct it in future.— Covington Friend.

A pretty good guess. E. M. A H. Ilruce, Jr., may dislike, however, to be turned into the Messrs. Barnes!

Courtship is a matrimonial barter of great hazard. When you think you are getting a pippin it may turn out a windfall, and in a few weeks, to your utter disgust, you may find the absence of rouge and false teeth and the debut of a crabbed temper, not so very agreeable, behind the scenes. A snug parlor, dimly lighted, a luxuriant sofa, studied smiles, affected' voice, feigned modesty and mechanical talk, prove the ruin of many a young man before he has time to know his position.

Scrofula—Testimony.

Tho following c»»eis interonliiiR.Kxyit l)r. Tylor, cvinciiis tho etftcacy of tho Hock Kose, aiul aim it being the flrat Known case in thi* region, Tlio individual i* now living in New Hnvon, of umlouhied veracity and inlcliigcnce. T!u- facts are hero noted, they fbll I'roin hi# II|H. Mr. A. 0 when about rt ycara old, had tho .SurolVtU, ami the swelling of the glands of the neck commenced and increased in yir.e, without pain, till about the age of 1-1, when they increased rapidly, and became extremely painful. Ho convulted Jlrs. K. Monaou nul« Spatildinsi of Now Haven, and many thing* were «*ed, hut the disease progressed so that at the age of 1(1, lie had oight absceaea on tho neck, discharging, and three ulcer* on the shoulders, and three on the hip*. Mr. O., liinlinu medicine uxeless, dixcontiuued it, ami all other remedies for many year*, when, in WIT, ho fell in with a Mr. Smith, A farmer lYorp L.ong iMlnnd, who had tlm reputation of curing Scrofula. Mr. C. wan told by him, if he wanted to try bis medicine, ho would furnish him some. At Ute tune he commenced this medicine, he was cmaciated, won It ami languid, lie Imd been unable to labor at all, for six months. Two tumors were discharged from hi# neck tho unopened: tumors lessened in *tr.e, and iu four wcok* from ihu time he commenced the use of this medicine, he resumed bis labors. This troatmeut was continued,, with benefit, and he visited l.oni Island, that he mt£bu if possible, get more of the medicine ami for month* continued to take it. He wnsinformed that the plant wa* Hock Kose. Mr. ('.returned to New Haven, and relieved of hi* troublesome disease, gave up all medicine, and continued well for two yoars, when, from over exertion, a Spitting of Blood was produced.— Professor Ives was called, ami aware of tho beneflt received from the Kock Rose medicine, again «dvi*t'd its use. iVt. 0., now 1833, sixty-six yeant old, enjoystolerable health, his neck evincing the seventy ol the disease, and tho success of the remedy. Tho abovo case is published in a work by 1). A. Tyler, M. fh, of New Haven. Conn.

TO* Myers' Kxtract of Hock Rose, for sale by J. T. WAM,, Terre-Haute, and Druggists generally, wUero pamphlet*, fcc.. may bo had gratis,

Oct. 10,1853-45-8 W S

From th« Homo .Tonrmil, JJew York. "Kevv articles of any kind, and certainly none ul it* kind, ever acquired so rapid a celebrity, or won general appreciation of favor from all sections ol ibn country, and from all classes of people, as l,yon'« Kathairon for Beautifying, Preserving and Hesloringtbo

Haii. We find It an admirable antidote for the Nei vous Head-ache and it sneedily annihilates Krupllvo Diseases of tho Skin. We would advise tho ladies who pride themselves upon their glossy ringlet*, and all wlio are losing their imlr, to use tho KalhalriSn they certainly can alford to,av»t costs but &"t cents.

The Kathalroii Is sold throughout the world, by all dealers. M. S. tlAUS KN, Proprietor, Ml IlroailipaH, JVmfi York.

John T. Wall, J. K. Cuningliam and John Markler Agents iu'ferre-Haute. William M. Kohl A Co., and John f) Park,Cincinnati, Ohio. [Oct. 1!(. 1H.-,:M,V*WJ

AKlltIHI»

Hy tho Rev. W. M. CiiKrvicii in this plar,» on ifto 13th inst., Mr. DKNNIS A. HARRISON, to Miss li.MEl, I Mi H. DAWSON, all of this place.

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Wabiisli Express Printins[ Office,

TCitiioiiAirri:, IXDIANA.

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Particular attcnttw) paid to executing DKKIW' AND MORTGAGES. Blanks of every description ready for use. or for sale.

Affidavits administered—Bounty Land* and Pensions procured for •oldiere and their heirs, or invalids, Oct. 10, 185345-f#

NEW PICKLING AND PRESERVING HOUSE. rpHB subscriber* bug leave to inform the public that they arc now prepared to fill order* for anything in thir line,such as Pickles, Preserve*. CatsupHaucfS —Fruits and Vegetables preserved In thoir mtural •tate. Brandy Fruits PH- fruits preserved fresli cooked, spiced and picklcd Oyttirs fresh Meats, Pish, Soups, Ac., all of which are of superior quality.

Particular attention given to supplying of raw Oysters—having arrangements with tlie different K.tprr«» and Railroad lines, we are enabled to deliver thcin In good condition to any section of the country. A poi tion of public patronage is sollckiwl.

MANN A DUKK, I

No*. 127 and 1SW McElderry's Wharf.

Oct. 19, I8S3-45-3W BALTIMOBK, M».

1%'olicc

ISpointed

hereby given, that the undersigned has been apadministrator of Uto estate of Husannatt Walker, late of Vigo county, deceased. Said estate is suppose*! to be solvent.

TIIOH. DURHAM, 1st., Adrn'r.

Oct. 10,1833-3W

Administrator

NOTICE

7

Sale.

is hereby given, that 1 will sell, at public auction, sixth day, (Priday,) the eleventh day of November nett, at tb« residence of Susannah Walker# late of Vigo county, deceased, all her personal property. consisting of horse*, cattle, bogs, household furniture, farming utensil*, and corn in the field.

Twin*.—A credit of sweive toon lbs will bo given on all sams over three dollars, the purchaser giving bis note with approved security, waiving valuation uid appraisement iawa.

THOS. XHTRHAM, 1st., Aam'r-

Oct. 19,1M3-45-3W [pr's fee f3 30)

g,w, too* jr,"'•*•• ELIJAH nr.vt!*»,

LOGAN STIOVKNS

HAVING

formed a co partnership for con­

ducting the

1

Family Grocery and Provision Businew, we prepared to wait on the* public promptly, and to sell at low rates. Their stock will always be kept full and complete, and they noli j»it a fair portion of the town and coontrj trade. Call at the old Maud of 9. W. Logan. in IM'.I 4^.

FOR RENT,

T0U

well-known stand calltsdi the "Ben Franklin," in now for rent. Th« stand i* well suited for any kind of taurine**.

Enquire of LOGAN STEVENS, October 19,1853-45-3W 8TOP THETHIEFJ

about 15 hands high, a few small white spot* on her right hip, chafed with the harnesft, and a spirited animal shod all round and in tJiin order.

The public will pfejwc keep a lookout for ihiti attimal, and the thief for either of which, a just and liberal arrangement will be made.

IS1I31AEL PUOH.

Near Williamstown, Clay co., Indiana, Oct 19-45-31*