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Wabash express. [volume] (Terre-Haute, Vigo Co[unty], Ind.) 1841-186?, 1856-08-06
AGAIN WE ARE WITH Y0Ul
An yAu.n II IN

A RE again prepared TO show their friends,
"A aud all who may call upon them, the
most complete aud beautiful assortment Of
CLOTHING in the city OF rerre-Haute. IL IL
we'll known that we are net In the habit OF
Dragging over our stockton we always let the
Goods speak for themselves--but this season,
we must be permitted TO say that we are better
prepared TO mset the wants Of our friend.
than ever before. and all who call upon us
will End that we can suit them both in quail.
~ and prices.
OUR STOcK OF CLOTHING is the larges'
in this eity--embraeing everything IN the clio
thing iine--and We are determined. not only
to1sell as cheap as others--but cheaper thar
any other house CAN sell. We know al
those who bought their CLOTHING Of us las
year. will call upon Us again; but 10 all 9th
ers. we say. try Us.
When YOU come to town. walk right into the
Cheap Store at Water Melon Corner. and le
Us satisfy you that ours Is INK place To bu,
your Clothing.
We have now two Stores in Terie Hauie
one at the vel known Water Melon Garner,
The other, one door west Of the Southern Bank
and next door 10 Humans Wholesale Grocery
We have also, in connection with our Store
an extensive MERCHANT TAILORING rs
TABLlSHMENr presided over by Mr. HAIR
SOCK sw no Is ready at all times. to wait upo,
his friends with a very fine and large assert
ment Of piece goods. Of the latest styles. AL
Garment will be made 10 order at short notiee
and In the best stvle
aT REMEMBER. we rsrrsnf every artiel
we sell.
ar COUNTRY MERCHANTS can her
lreplenish their Stocks at prices as low, an'
upon terms as reasonable as those Of an,
Western market.
Terre. Haute, Oct. 6, ls5S.w.ly
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TO FARMERS IN PARTICULAR,
And House keenerS In Generall

TIVE undersigned has taken the House for
u merlv occupied by Riddle Il CO.. corner
Of 9Th and Main streets. Terre-Haute, where
he has on hand, aud intends constantly keep.
ing for sale a general Agricultural and stove
Store. comprising the following articles;
Thrashing Machines. with OF without Sepa
rstors. from To + horse power; Corn and
Cobb Crushers. q cheap and superior article
Corn Shelters. for hand or power; keapers
and Mowers: Horse Rakes; Sythes and era.
dies; q variety Of Sraw.Cu,tets; Sausage
Cutters and Suffers: Corn Knives: Ctstern
Pumps: Grind stones aud hanging-: Urban =
Fire Proof Safes: Platform aud Counter Scales;
Store Trucks: Thermometer and other Churns
Kitchen Safes: Mill Betting. from . TO IS in.
ehes wide, do. Packing; Garrett a Co.. Gin
cinnati Flows. fully equal To Milier's. war
ranted TO be sol. Grover Madison's. and 9th.
or Plow Cultivators. various patterns: OK.
Yoke.; q. 2 and 4 pronged Steel Forks; Hoes
and Rakes; Spades. Shovels: Grain Scoops,
Axes: Post Spades: Gravel Screens; Cider.
Mills, and almost all other articles useful for
Farmers and Gardeners.
Sole agent at Terre. Haute. for T. a T Ham.
mond's Usage Orange Seed and Plants. and
agent for Lands A Co.'S New York aud the
celebrated Shaker Garden Seeds.
His stock Of STOVES is large and we'll Sc
lected, Of almost all patterns. for Cooking or
Heating. fer Coal or Wood: Tin. Copper. and
Japanned Ware on hand or made at short no.
tice.
Particular attention paid TO out door work
such as gathering. Conductors, DC.
By lust dealing aud close attention 90 bust
ness he hopes TO merit fair share Of patron.
age from the public. No charge for showing
goods. JOSEPH COOPER
IRA Crown. Agent.
Dec. 4. 1855. d3m.wly
Wabash express. [volume] (Terre-Haute, Vigo Co[unty], Ind.) 1841-186?, 1856-08-06

Hon. John 3. Chapman formerly amen.
her of the Indiana Legislature. bat for
the last two years A resident Of kansa.
anil Free STATE man. writes a. follows
10 the Fort Wayne Times:
Al We want j. arms and ammunition
We are strong enough TO defend Kansas
bat three-fourths Of IA have no arms MOI
possible means 70 get them; We have nc
time 10 work; no man Pr, pared for the
future. and only day laborcr here and
there that is making any thing. except
the ro-Slavery officers. Thus courts
are KEEP, in continual session and are mate
the main instruments Of our torture and
destruction; TO free state man voice ia
anything. he is assessed. summoned as q
witness, rs Juror, or indicted FOR som,
supposed oEense. and ii he should ex
press the right OF free man and say tha
the laws are unconstitutional. a Warrant
is Immediately issued for him for higl
treason. he is brought before the Justic,
court, who Is appointed by the bogus
Legislature. and held TO bail.
! was arrested the other day for uea
son. aud high misdemeanor. las they tern
it, The offence was Tor telling petty
justice that the Territorial laws concerning
trespass on public lands were unconstilu
ton | was held to bail in five hundred
dollars and two securities each five.
was imprisoned for some time bclor,
giving bail. and then was again arrested
for the same thing. and bound over to keey
the peace, and not utter heresy agains
the territorial laws. We had a mililar,
meeting appointed to day hence every
free state man is summoned 10 court
The justice goes as Ear As possible from thu
ne,ghborhood TO hold his court.-Ter
thousend such petty prosecutions are car
rIed on, until We are nearly wore out
and many are compelled to sabmi, because
they have not time TO work ard supper
their families aud contend
Wabash express. [volume] (Terre-Haute, Vigo Co[unty], Ind.) 1841-186?, 1856-08-06

xVIf s1iliul general upon the FIELD
~ battle discovers that his enemy Is about
20 gain m important advantageous that
VII turn the scale Of viclory--he at ence
determines. fii be in his power. to cir.
sumven' him. tie feels that his salvation
and tia. Of bis army depends upon the
success Of single blow. This fact and
the truth il illustrates should not be lost
IN the political struggle now going on
With the electoral vote OF the Southern
StsDS and that Of Pennsylvania. Buchanan
will be elected TO the Presidency. But il
he should fail 10 Get Pennsylvania and re.
ceivc The vote OF indiana and California.
the result viii be the same. This estimate
Is not as improbable as il may seem a, hrsi
SIGHT. Then. the question occurs. what
Is the duty Of the opposition in Indiansl
Is j. polite 10 divide upon Fillmore and
Fremont while tn Old Liners uniie upon
Buchanan and by our division. carry the
State forsheir ticket? Is there any reason
or sense in such conrsei Every one
vii answer there Is not. At indianapolis
the other day. the most sanguine and en-
thusiastic friends Of Mr.. Fillmore readily
admitted that he could, in no event likely
O. occur. receive the vote OF this State
Therefore. Il Is the suprcmes, folly aud
weakness IN the American party doggcdly
and detcrmindcly TO adhere to their tayor-
ne candidate. 81 doing 50. (thcre can be
no denying the fact,) they viii only be-
come allies 10 the overthrow Of the prin.
ciples they hold paramount 10 all others;
By do'ag 80. they VIII play into the hands
Of The Buchanan party. Hence IL Is. ,ha,
We see The viieperation aud implscabls
hate ofihc Black Democracy suddenly
transformed into the most siIecgionale re.
gard.
We yield 10 none IN our respect Cor Mr.
Fillmore and the principles he represents
but The interests OF neither the ore nor the
other can be advanced by casting the sot,
OF tie Safe for Buchanan iscsss 90
sftIs.
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is,,Euf rnE riRsr uOKN.

Mother Ger thine infant bending.
Iaits gentle gentle sleep.
Gazing tai thy soul Is swelling
With emotions strong and deep.
Laps Their. not within thy BOSOM
A new iounl Of Joy and ! ode.
Sweetsr than the ireams We faneird,
When We wandered size by side,
In iie's early hopeful morning.
When Nc wandered side by side.
Warm our hearts. aud true and trusting
Blight the hopes that then were ours
Joyously we trod Iifc's pathway.
plueking nothing bu. Us howers.
Like bark by breeze Of summer
Borne along gentle stream.
So those days. without, a shadow,
Glijed like a sunny dream,
Ger LIES blue snd swelling bIlIow,
Sweet and silent as dream.
Ia, the tide Is rushing fafier.
And the willows by the shore.
In eur way their ,lleni shadows
Dimly now are dropping DER.
Lie has lost is ideal brightness,
We have felsi,s grief and pain.
Chldhood's hopes Of fairy Iightness,
Come not 10 our hearts again;
Fleeing as the morning dew drop,
Can ne wish them back again?
Bending Ger thy silent infant,
All! young mother, thou dosl feel
Deeper love and nobler impulse,
Than rovras highes, aims reveal.
Fold him closely TO Thy bosom.
let thy heart with rapture swell.
Thine 10 keep in sinless beauty.
Thine to LovE--bot no, roo WILL:
Elsc the Glorious Giser" claim 1t.
fOr lie doclh all things web.
Wabash express. [volume] (Terre-Haute, Vigo Co[unty], Ind.) 1841-186?, 1856-08-06

An "ArrAcnsESr."- We have heard
good story, OF which - Alabama shcr,
III was the hero. Court was in session
and in the multiplicity Of business which
crowded upon him at the door OF beau.
tGul widow on the sunny side of thirty
who. by the way. had often bestowed
melting glances upon the aforesaid sher-
M. He was admitted, and the widow APP
pesred; the confusion and fright which
the arrival OF her visitor occasioned set of
ioa greater advantage than usual the capt..
waiting charms Of the widow M. Her cheeks
bore the beautiful blended tints of the
bud upon which the morning dew yet lin
gered. and her eyes were like the quivers
OF Cupid. and the glances of love and ten
derness with which they were filed. re,
semble arrows that only invited a beau
(pardon the pun. to do full execution
After a few common place remarks:
MADAME, said the matter.of-fact sber.
III, Il have an attachment for you"
A deeper blush than usual mantled the
cheeks of the fair widow; the downcas
eyes, whose pierces were conferred upon
her beautiful foot, which, half concealed
by her flowing drapery, partly patted the
floor. She with equal candor replied:
"Sr, the attachment is mutual
For some time the sheriff maintained ar
astonished silence at length he said:
MADAME. will you proceed TO COURT
Proceed TO court" replied the lady
with merry laugh; then shaking hel
head. she said:
"No. sir; though this is leop year. | viii
not take advantage of the license therein
granted TO my sex, and therefore, great,
ly prefer that gou should proceed TO COURT
but. madame, the justice is waiing.'
LET him wait. am not disposed tc
hurry matters in so unbecomIng a man
ner; and. besides. sir. when the ceremony
IS performed, | wish you to understand
tina, greatly prefer minister 10 a JUS
tce of the peace"
A light dawned upon the sheriff's brain
Madame" said he. rising from his chair
with solemn dignity, There i, a great mis-
take here; my language has been misun.
dersiood; the attachment of which speal
was issued from the offic. of Squire G.
and commands me to bring you Instant,
before him. 10 answer a contempt ofcourt
IN disobeying subpoena in the case o.
Smith vs.. Jones.
We drop the curtain.
Wabash express. [volume] (Terre-Haute, Vigo Co[unty], Ind.) 1841-186?, 1856-08-06

xTThc venom OF the old line press
towards that portion of the American par
iy. who refused 10 be sold out, body and
soul. to the old liners. is just What we
expected TO see. In so far as their scheme
vas unsuccessful. Just so far we're they
disappointed, they rage ike mad bulls.
with modification and chagrin at their
defeat. The Evansville Enquirer and
the Tere llauie Journal. two very excel.
ent old line sheets. are types of that class
and both have taken very characteristic
tits n"Mason. Of the Vipcennes Gazette -
Gentlemen, your abuse and yitupcration
show very pointedly wherein you have
missed your aim. Ii we had continued
TO make struggle for Mr.. Fillmore, and
used all our humble POWERS TO draw of
votes from Judge Morton and the State
ticket--if we had continued TO aid in keep
ing up a division Of the peoples party
and thereby helped you to carry the State
for Buchanan-we would have been. in
your estimation. "capi,sl fellow" But
as we didn't choose to go hand and glove
with the desiroyers Il the peace OF the
country and the teasury eaters OF oui
State, we come in for your denunciation
We're used TO that. however. "Pitch
H." gentlemen; il don't disturb US, in the
least.
Two of the editors OF the Journal al
Terre Hauie betrayed the American party
long ago. They turned traitor and went
over TO the enemy ere the struggle was made
and of course they could bear no good
will TO those whom they had betrayed =
We have no ePithets to handy with you.
gentlemen. Our cause don't need that
Kind OF support. viaceBnes Gazefke.
Wabash express. [volume] (Terre-Haute, Vigo Co[unty], Ind.) 1841-186?, 1856-08-06

Punch has a plate entitled American
Manners" Three or four people ar,
seated at a table. One Of the gentleman
presents revolver to another opposite
saying ''pass the mustard"
One OF the signs" in favor OF Fremont,
election is that since he retiring OF Andre
Jackson. no political party has had contrc
ofthe Government more than one term
Jackson was succeeded by Van Buren, ia
1886; then the Wings came into power
and elected Harrison in 1910; then the
Democrats were victorious, and Polk wa:
chosen over Clay in 1914; next. Taylor
Whig was elected over Cass IN i8i3. and
in 1852, Pierce defeated Scott. In the
natural order OF things. the Democrat.
must nov retire before the avalanche o.
popular sentiment. which is sweeping The
county from Maine to Missouri for FIRE
mont and Freedom"
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Frsm fks Iaaissspsiis Jss,ssi.
= sua nIur u.

As our pro.slsvery friends OF the Sen.
finef have derived no little comfort from
the detailed view Of The political field
which appeared in the N. Y. 7Si54se. and
have been by no means sparing Of CON-
mendaiion Of iss general accuracy. and the
superior Information Of is editor. we hope
they will trouble themselves TO glance o.
YER the Summing up which Is made OF
these details. As they have vouched for
the fairness Of the items. they cannot dis
puie the total" II they can find II In
their hearts TO feel good over il. We shall
not interpose word .oimpair their jolliiy.
Here Is the way the account "foois up"
To SUN up then: our survey Of the
Presidential field shows the several States
TO stand as follows:
Wabash express. [volume] (Terre-Haute, Vigo Co[unty], Ind.) 1841-186?, 1856-08-06

ES The Republicans at their late
State Convention. rolled biz ball with
mo,oes and devices inscribed upon it,
through the streets. On account Of this
the State Sentinel calls them The Tum.
biebus Party. As this party is very
likely to roll the Old Line party in the
dasinexl Gall pray what may doi party
representing the ball, te called-EraHsvilis
Journal.
Wabash express. [volume] (Terre-Haute, Vigo Co[unty], Ind.) 1841-186?, 1856-08-06

THE Louisville journal thinks the why
who can swallow Buchanan. with hi,
principles Haunted IN his face and the old
bat.le-ery beloved into The ears Of b.,
ancient oPpinimensa. will perform ieie
IN dcgluislon with which The affair OF Jonah
and The whale STANDS 10 dim and ambig-
Gus comparison.
Wabash express. [volume] (Terre-Haute, Vigo Co[unty], Ind.) 1841-186?, 1856-08-06

The white population ofihe slaveholding
States amounts 10 s.eee.sis. and the
Shareholders 10 3i7.626. Virginia has
the largest number OF Shareholders. as
vel rs the largest white population. the
fofmes being 55,o63, lhs latter e94 500
Wabash express. [volume] (Terre-Haute, Vigo Co[unty], Ind.) 1841-186?, 1856-08-06

Should Fremont carry the States we
have set down for him and Pennsylvania
alone among the doubtful. he is elected;
should he loose Pennsylvania and carry
Indiana and New Jersey with those set
down to him. he is elected. We believe
the result will show vote for him Ear
ahead Of any State or Congressional can
didaic who may be running on the same
ticket. proving him the candidate no, Of a
party but Of the grea, mass and unielter.
ed and free-souled American People.
Wabash express. [volume] (Terre-Haute, Vigo Co[unty], Ind.) 1841-186?, 1856-08-06
HARDWARE,
SaddlcrY. Cutlery. &C

Saddlcry, Cutlery. &C.
INHE subscribers are now receiving direct
i from the Eastern manufactures and Old
England the following. We have now on
hand much larger stock than can be
found elsewhere in the West. Wehave added
many new articles, as we'll as increased those
heretofore kept. which will be sold at Cincin-
natl prices. with the addition Of freight.
Among the articles Of which we have full
.ssorment:
Table and Pocket cutlery-The best assert.
ment ever offered in the West.
Building Ma,erials-Such as Locks. Latch.
es. Butt Hinges. Screws. Glass, DC.
Carpenters and coopers' Tools-A full ms.
sortment Of Chisels. Hand aud Tenant Saws,
PLANES, Drawing Knives. &c.
Cabinet Makers Goods. and
Walcut Vencers and Knobs. Till. Chest. Cup.
board LOCKS, Table Hinges, Bed Casters Glue,
&c. DC.
Blacksmith rools--Such as Anvils, Vices
Screw Plates, Bellows, Hammers, Rasps
Files, Shoenberger's Iron, Steel, Plow Moulds
&c
Gun Smith Material--LocKs, triggers. tubes
Gun mountry and barrels, pistols game bags
caps. TASKS, dc.
For Millers-Leather betting. packing rope
boiling cloths, mill, cross-cut and circular
saws, files, &c.
For Farmers--All kinds Of farming utensils
plows, corn shelters, hay cutters. cast steel
and steel back scythes, cradles, forks, raKes
spades, shovels. hoes, &c.
Carriage Trimmings-Enamelled and plain
oil-cloths, laces. fringes. Innings. hub.b bands
bellows, spoKes. shafts, axlcs, springs, etc.
saadlery, Hardware and Harness Mounting
A large assortment-Saddle trees. buckles
stirrap- names .enuameled and patent leather
morocco, sheep aud calf skin. We design
keeping every thing in that line.
Also, Shoenberger Iron. Nails, and Belmon,
Nails. log, trace, halter and fifth chains, Lead
pipe. pumps. axes, curry-combs, patent and
common strap hinges, grind stones aud irons
window sash. etc. etc.
Having made arrangements for the sale oil
Haas 4 Mitehel's Dayton made Horse Collars
for this State. we will sell them at a small al
vance on the Dayton price.
For sale, at Wholesale or retail, at the sign
ofthe Big Paddock, No. &c West. and SIS Eas,
Washington street.
II. S. KELLOGG L SON.
indianapolis, Jan. 81, 6dwly
Wabash express. [volume] (Terre-Haute, Vigo Co[unty], Ind.) 1841-186?, 1856-08-06

f- An Indianapolis correspondent Of
the Louisville Courier, predicts that Fill
more will not poll more than five thousand
votes in Indiana. and that the Hepubi.
cans viii carry the State by from twenty
TO forty thousand majority. The Courier
does not endorse this view. but is conf.
dent that Fillmore viii poll votes enough
in Indiana to secure the success Of he Blu.
chanan electoral ticket
Wabash express. [volume] (Terre-Haute, Vigo Co[unty], Ind.) 1841-186?, 1856-08-06

Brigham Young, the Mormon Cover.
nor. Elder. and Saint. OF Utah. has forty.
nine wives and says his children shall
marry each other If they wish TO dc
so.
Wabash express. [volume] (Terre-Haute, Vigo Co[unty], Ind.) 1841-186?, 1856-08-06

EOR SALE-Two.story frame hous,
J. and :. lot, In Roses addition. can be purehas
ed or good terms IT this offee.
\. HARBEkr, Neal Rat. Agt.
Prairie City Buildings.
Jane e.dw star cory.
Wabash express. [volume] (Terre-Haute, Vigo Co[unty], Ind.) 1841-186?, 1856-08-06

A SNUG HOME--Ofe 90 acres Of land
this office
isn7dw stuecry s.nAREERT. Real Ne. AIT.
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Nothing IS made in vain Il has been
discovered that even cockroachcs have
their use-they devour bed-bugsl
Wabash express. [volume] (Terre-Haute, Vigo Co[unty], Ind.) 1841-186?, 1856-08-06

James B. Clay. son Of the great and
Union loving Clay. has come out for
Buchanan. - Piapsdeaier.
And James b. Clay inherits about as
much ofshe keen sense and LOFTY spiri,
Of the great Clay" as do a pair Of the
Great Commoner's" old breeches -
Lcaisr.
lie Is the same "son" who tore down
Ashland" and manufactured her tim.
bers into canes and sold them. Urless
watched. he viii have bis fathers bones
out OF the grave.
Wabash express. [volume] (Terre-Haute, Vigo Co[unty], Ind.) 1841-186?, 1856-08-06

A VACANT LOT Tor sale on Jewett's
"A addition. Price two hundred and ffty dollars.
Call ON =. HARBkkt.
Real kstats Agent.
myes Prairie city building.
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Wholesale Drug Establishment.

Wholesale Drug Establishment.
NO. 300 LANE STREET. CHICAGO. III
A0mD ua0> oS CO.
WAei'ssis dealers sndtsbb,rsin Drses Msdieisss
Paints. Ole. Iavnishe.. Nindsr clsss. ssd
Cisssrare-T srperfinf. CarpAin,. rat.
fnf Medicines. a.
OUR proximity TO the Eastern market AZ
~ fording rapid and cheap transit. for all
goods IN our line, nj lcast so per cent less
than the Cincinnati. Louisville ot ST Louis
markets have TO pay. Ard the easy commu.
nieatlon from aud TO our city. from all quar-.
tiers, North, East. South and West, Iced us 20
believe thatfrom ourciiy and from our House
all articles In the Drug trade can be- bought
and shipped TO your doors. cheaper than YOU
have hitherto purchased in the vest. Your
ordsrs respectfully solicited.
Sept. 26, 1855 ddwiy
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Ii. A. PITTS.

Manufacturer Of Thrsshing Machines. Morse.
Powers, Corn and Cob Mills dc.
West Randolph Street,
Sept &c. ie55.dwiy cnis.oo. l,t..
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The se.o- NJ drivsn sfo-n room ~
fSt Lissing u ;saseit,e. - ben k.ilel ~
tsrsi u apf'srss.
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For Sale.

A LARGE LOT. containing about one
~ acrc, ia Mr. Jewetts sab-dl,Islon-prIee six hun
drcd aud nny dollars terms easy.
=. HARBERT, AGENT
July "a, dw-f Once, Prnirie City Buildings.
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ROSS & BANBER.

wnotfsslr sNp RfrAlL prstfRs N
Staple aud Fancy Dry Goods Yankee Notions.
Millinary Goods. House Trimming Goods,
Gloves, Hosiery. &c. dc.
No. III. Lake Street. Chicago. Illinois.
Sept &c, ls55 d&w-ly.
BENEDICT, MALLORY a FARNAM.
Manufacturers and dealers In
hatss Caps. furs aud straw Goods.
Al Wholesale only.
No. lOs South Water Street. betueet Clark
and Dearborn, CnscAao. las.
u. BfSrplcr,
!. n M.lronr. Sept. 9c. is55-dwiypd
y. 7. fsnxan
Wabash express. [volume] (Terre-Haute, Vigo Co[unty], Ind.) 1841-186?, 1856-08-06

Lon sALE.-A Farm in Grant county, In
Il diana. containing ITO acres. about 50 IN
der mprovement-good log house and out
honses-w thin Is miles Of Marion, the corn
" seat. and within miles Of the Cincinnati
and Chicago Railroad. nov completed to An
dersonto~D. Terms easy, apply 1t the wsre
hoase Of W. II. MARTIN.
Dec. 20. 1855 d-tf