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Wabash express. [volume] (Terre-Haute, Vigo Co[unty], Ind.) 1841-186?, 1858-12-15
One Of the Signs of the Democrat.
&c South.

The Mobile Register IS an able Ad-
ministration journal. and exerts a vide
influence. IL expresses The opinion that
he success Of Douglas in Illinois BID =
only disaster to the Democracy, and as.
sumes that Douglas now has il in his
power to offer the Democracy in 800 the
alternative of accepting his platform or of
defeat. There is. it says, ruin 10
them as national party in either horn
Of the dilemma, VIC believe, bu. there is
Generalization as well as disaster in
one" Ii expresses Is own references
as follows:
"As one would prefer that the Demo-
cratic party should be defeated in the
next Presidential election. rather than IL
should win success by the smallest posi-
bic further concession 10 the Anfi-Sla-
very sentiment Of the North, we therefore
prefer defeat TO the adoption ofMr. Doug
las as the Democratic candidate for tho
Presidency, because that involves a
~t'NcHT'tfhs tstt'fti lltAD tUlrs We saw.
LET the Democratic party become IN its
organization, ~ Il bow - in its essential
composition, a Southern sectional party.
and let us stand on our Constitutional
rights, and rely on our own moral and
material resources, Cor the protection Of
rights. m the Union. il we can--out Of II.
Il We rlust"
The Register il viii be seen admits
that The Democratic party in its essential
composition is now "a .Soz,len sectional
parry and threatens disunion in certain
contingencies. We hsveno doubt the
Register expresses the settings and pur-
poses Of large majority Of the Southern
Democracy. who will dictate the action of
the next National Convention, both In its
platform and candidate.
Wabash express. [volume] (Terre-Haute, Vigo Co[unty], Ind.) 1841-186?, 1858-12-15
Col. Forney's Pointed Comment.

The Philadelphia Press copies from
President Buchanan's letter to the Pitts
burg Centennial Celebration his lachry-,
nose lament over "the employ ment
money to carry elections, and the dan
ger "in military despotism," to all of
which Col. Forney very appropriately in
quires:
Whose money was employed to carry
elec,ionss'' Tell US that. oh mighty
Kingl Under schoss reign is this ''prac-
tee increasing. oh puissaat monarch,
Hzo has poisoned the fountain Of free
government st its souroe?" Uho is do
ing his best 10 turn this Republic into "a
military de<poIi.m9" The millions spent
on the late elections, 10 crush sout honest
and independent men. were not spent by
those who were thus TO be destroyed.
They are guililess Of this and NIL the re-
suliing SIM. Who, then, is the often
ders You have made the accusation.
Name the man or the men who have
dared 90 do all these things. What hid.
enus treason is this that IL should 20 un-
rebuked and unavenged7
Wabash express. [volume] (Terre-Haute, Vigo Co[unty], Ind.) 1841-186?, 1858-12-15

IL We desire 10 call the notice Of our busi
men Of this city and community to the fact
that there Is Telegraph line nov in sue
eessfal operation from this city to ST. Louis
Connecting there with other lne. reaching to
all parts Of the Unien. ssording excellent "a
eilities for sending and receiving dispatches
70 or from any part Of the country.
Mr.. Geo. II. smith. the Superintendent. /. =
gentleman 81 great energy sad perseverance,.
add has established this line on a permanent
basis. and heirg perhaps the very best opera
'sr IN the West. persons doing business with
him nay rely upon accuracy.
Nr. ". II willard. supply agent for The
esmpspy. has the the good taste 10 make all
purchases Of msseria &C. IN this city aud
community. d Fa>ins s-eney smongst our eisi-
fsns with q liberal hsri. and Is in all
rsspeess well fitted fsr the position he oceu-
pcs.
We hope the business men % Tsrre Haote
viii snd a = their 'sseress 10 give thisiine /.
liberal patronage ofsce for the present on
n street, north Of Canal Basin.
Wabash express. [volume] (Terre-Haute, Vigo Co[unty], Ind.) 1841-186?, 1858-12-15

II A our readers are aware. we are now
giving them the same news at 7 o'clock each
morning. that the readers Of the Cincinnati
and Indianapolis papers in this city. receive
at 6 O'Clock The evening afterwards. No~
What is the necessity for paironizing Cincin
uati and indianapolis, When you can get ear
lier news in the Express!
II is the duty Of every good citizen Of Ter
re Hauts to take the papers published in this
cit, first, and then, il he has not enough it will
be lime toxsend from home for newspaTers.-
Build up home institutions first. if you want
oar city to prosper.
The Express being the only paper in the
city that receive regular telcgraphic news. it
is the very paper every body should subscribe
for. So send in your names aud read and
grow wiser.
Wabash express. [volume] (Terre-Haute, Vigo Co[unty], Ind.) 1841-186?, 1858-12-15

~ The old folks Concert for the benefit OF
the poor. considering the very Indictment
weather, was well attended last evening. In
deed we wonder there were any in attendance
but the object was so pbilanthropic that many
of our good citizens could not resist the temp
talion to be present.
The good old songs that were sung. We're
gloriously sung. How could u be otherwise
when the deep. full. mellow voice of Irving
assisted by bis two highly cultivated aud &C.
couplished sisters. could all the time be
heard. like the soft music OF village bells.
falling upon the ear in cadence sweet. and
then loud aud louder still. clear and sonoroDs
as the gale"
The costumes in which the singers appear. d
were unique and altogether in keeping With
the good cid soags they sung. Ii was almost
an unsnjoyed luxury. 10 sec woman once
more withort-hoops. and they looked SO
neat. so womanly aud comfortable. that
resolutely we wished for the fashions. OF The
days of other years.
The Concert closed to the satisfaction Of all
present. with promise that in short time IL
would be repeated, to which time we have no
doubt our citizens will look with much inter
e.t.
Wabash express. [volume] (Terre-Haute, Vigo Co[unty], Ind.) 1841-186?, 1858-12-15

The Richmond Broad Axe. an able Repub
lisan paper. seconds our views in relation 10
the annexation Of Mexico. and regarding J, IS
40 acquisition Of free territory. says:
Viewing il in this Light. what better policy
could the Republics party purse than TO IN
scribe "Fremont and Annexation on their
banners for is6o With this for hsnnsr-ery.
thousand would rally round The noble stand
ard bearer, and like Rhodsriek Dhu's men, at
the first shrili clarion rote. they would spring
ND fror, the North, South, East and West. IN
fil their name would be legion. and uium-
plant victory vo1ld BE- the result
The Mexican Republic - some two thou
sand miles IN length by about enc thousand m
Width. and contains within her limits an area
Of CSC 600 square miles. Out Of this could be
formed twenty ire States As large a. Indiana,
and Astounding in mineral wealth Ia an al.
most fabulous extent. And now. IA The pro
iect Of its annexation, we think we behold the
dawning Of a new and prosperous era TO ou'
country. With free Kansas and Oregon o.
the West. and Mexico on the South. popuia
ted with an industrious and liberty -lovine
class Of emisrants from the North, SLAYER,
would be effectusliy scotehed. and feeding OF
:fself would fnslly be Consumed and pass
away.
The President proposes PFotsetorate
part OF Mexico. The Protector, OF course
wo I'D have to 10 protected by American bay
onets. and at least 20 900 soldiers would has'
10 be sen. there for this purpose They vonie
not only protect the offissrs il the enforcement
OF the laws, but they would also protect tn
people in the enjoyment Of civil liberty. Thi
being done. the people Of Mexico themselves
when they could give utterance 70 their sineer'
convictions. would. We have but little doubt
desire TO becomes part Of this northern eonfed
ersey. But whether they would or not. II i
evidently certain their condition would b
greatly improved. were they TO become SO. 4
Protsetoratc is the first and surest step TOW ard
annexation. Il il the proper step % avoid re
distance on part Of ambitious leaders. and !
perhaps the ct iusipient method Of accom-
plishing this great good.
Wabash express. [volume] (Terre-Haute, Vigo Co[unty], Ind.) 1841-186?, 1858-12-15

The Secretary Of War. IN speaking Of the
war with the Indians on the Pacific. says that
permanent peace has been established. by
treaties entered rio with them.
The war in Texas may be looked upon as
just begun, aud probably il will be one of
fierceness and may be Of considerable dara.
ton.
The operations Of the Utah army have been
important and fraught with momentons re-
suits The people OF that Territory, bowev-
ever. still evInces spirit Of INSTRUMENTATION,
and a strong force needs still to be kept there.
There have been disbursements TO the amount
of nearly ten millions in the quarter masters
department.
The Secretary calls attention to the neces-
sity Of providing for the payment of claims
against the government by different States for
the services of volunteers.
The Secretary says he attempted as far as
possible. to meet the wishes Of Congress in re-
ducing the expenses.
The estimate Of the next fiscal are less than
the appropriations of last year, BY 50, l6l ,4ss.
They amount in aggregate TO SlS.0l0 AGO. and
he hopes the expenditures may be still further
reduced. unless there be further and larger de-
rnands for expenditures IN suppressiag other
Indian hostilIties. There will be no necessi-
ty for deficiency bill.
Wabash express. [volume] (Terre-Haute, Vigo Co[unty], Ind.) 1841-186?, 1858-12-15

SrsnBIse AfrAIR--We learn from Mar-hal
Van Brunt that man, stranger. from Penn
sylvania, was stabbed. on the corner Of oh
and Ohio streets. Monday night about 10
o'clock. as he was proceeding quietly on hi~
way to the hotel. His story i that two men
were standing by The lamp post and n he
trrned the corner one Of them turned around
suddenly and stabbed him in the thigh. Ia
ilictiDg very severe wound.
Marshal Van Brunt ioot the wounded man
TO the Office OF DR.. Young who dressed hi.
wound.
We learn since writing the above that
whisky was the ruling in The above AZ
fair. and that the parties were good terms
all the evening previous to this accidental
meeting.
Wabash express. [volume] (Terre-Haute, Vigo Co[unty], Ind.) 1841-186?, 1858-12-15

lr The Clothing store of Messrs. Arnold
4 Co. was entered Sunday night by burglars,
cutting through the wall at tie east end
About 800 worth Of elslhing was taken
Bun no money. although there were SIS or
more in IN. drawer.
A young man was sleeping in the store. and
being awakened. attempted to give an alarm.
Butthe burglars putting pistol to his head
threatened 10 blow out his brains IL be at.
TEMPTED TO make any noise.
Our officers should be very vigilant as our
city is full Of thieves.
Wabash express. [volume] (Terre-Haute, Vigo Co[unty], Ind.) 1841-186?, 1858-12-15

Tor the wabfsh Express.
Mr. Editor: Allow me. through the uedinm
If your valuable columns, to say few words
about he rich musical feast given us on Thurs
day evening last, by Mons L. c. Colllere aud
his daughter lille Berthe Collierc. assisted b,
Prof. Meininger and our charming vocalist,
Miss A. NJ. Newly.
The original surprise Polka Duets" by
Prof Meininger and Miss Madison, was good
prelude TO what followed. have heard much
Of the excellence Of Mons. Collierc as "Bar
itonc." / have also heard most Of the noted
baritose singers in Opera. both foreign and
nstlre--snd taking into consideration the dis
advantages under which he labored. by not
having good room, my expectations eonceiv-
ed from his reputation were fully realized -
lie has power 10 execution exceled by few
His chest tones are rich and full, and through
tie entire compass his voice is smooth and
flexible. His daughter certainly shows sne
skill in Operate Duets. Her singing Of Yer
dis "air from Hermann" was a fine piece Of
execution. BY study she will reach the point
Of excellence as soprano" to which her IA.
ther has attained as a baritone" She il
destined TO stand high ia the profession. for
she has voice aud soul for music She has
also the Queen like appearance that is go de-
.irabls in an operate singer.
But what shall say OF our own sweet can.
tra,rice. Miss Newly. IT il were possible she
sreeiiei herself. tier selection Of gems from
Donizetti. vas the rery best. for he has no
equal in soul stirring music. Her "Csrssias
en- questo surplice." far exeslled all that
ever heard attempt the same. Her caacnces
had cha, mastery fnish very seldom attained
by our beet singers. Her voice possesses that
full melod y and rich flow that fills The soul II
the sppreciasive listener. The spirit Of song
held captive for the honee my own faculties,
and IL NAV Judge from the sparkling eyes 81
those srossd me. the same bswitching spell
possessed them ell.
But the gem Of The evening". TO me, was La
Morale in Tuiso Qaesso" Those Who are &C
qssinsed With this piece. can appreciate the
mastery style aud artistic perfection In which
she sang. Her -rolss- ssc -uilIs" were witt
out comparison She reached. with perfect
case. the highest note. There we're no '.faiset-
to" notes. bu; fsil ehes, tones
vas cspsivssd carried away
beyond volitios's power 81 eonirsll For q
time. thought I would never touch terre q
ma sgaia: bet alas found that I vas bu,
mortal
Bot. Mr.. Ediicr. must remember that you
too. are mortal. and so viii not farther tres
rass upon yorr kindness.
I subscribe sayself yours.
PRESTO CHANGE, SIS.
Wabash express. [volume] (Terre-Haute, Vigo Co[unty], Ind.) 1841-186?, 1858-12-15

live In vfiderea maze
or oiden joys and hopes;
Fesst on the Loves ef ancient days.
Asmy hear among them erores.
And hear the old anthems OF Friendship sung,
To swesrd oil harp, FOR long lons years snstrnnf'
Hove old Loves; and Friendships old
Are osnqueis my famished soul
Can never buy with the failed gold
OF Cesas. or the 6boal;
For the wares Of the heart we're never made
To usnhe away in the marts OF trade
The Loves Of the Present die,
Hopes Of the Present too
The joys Of the Presentiie
Al the doors Of death, and few
Who live for the Present bat live too last,
Toknow the Joys Of living the Past.
Back 10 days Of Joyous Youth,
Friend Of the Present. gaze,
Search ~ for the jewel. Truth,
Meath Errors glitiering hare,
And when y. nnd the Treasure. knowye.
No Present snares shall o'elthfow thest
live no Present, itpslis
On my heart like the chill
OF sepulehres and graves: sii's
seard and dead to me. until
The curtaie OF the Old rolls Up.
AndtEs my hear. sits down 10 supi
QUEscS. Its. Nov. "a. is5s. NJ. p. X.
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NEW YORK MARKETS.

Nkw YoRK. Dec. 10.
Flour is heavy. sales 5000 bbls at 4. Goat 80
for super. State. .9os5 4 , FOR extra do; ,s0a
5 50 ror round hoop Ohio.
Buck~ heat flour is in moderate demand at
2.37a2 so.
Wheat doll and unchanged. sales Of GO
bbls at l.l9al 30 for Red Western. Rye firm
At IS cents. Corn dull at 76a7es-.
Pork j. doll aud low. Sales OF COS brls at
81 5Oal7 90 Tor old mess. SIS for new prim' i.
Beef in fair demand Lard dali aud hoa, ,
Sales $50 brls at Il and ~.
Wabash express. [volume] (Terre-Haute, Vigo Co[unty], Ind.) 1841-186?, 1858-12-15

ANOTHER HAUNTED HousE IN ASTORIA
Astoria seems to be full of ghosts.
To-day We have another.
1--WE lately heard of an inn BIZ the
roadside, In which one room, where the
landlord had died. was ever after called
the mysterious chamber. containing the
bed of the former occupant, In which no
traveller might rest. as. if he attempted to
DO so. the ghost of the former laudlord
would shake him out. Several having
tried and got good shaking. the use OF
the chamber had 20 be abandoned. till
one cold northwestern night wearied
traveller had the temerity 10 seek rtpose
on the only bed which was vacant, which
proved TO be this same haunted bed. As
he was very tired, he determined that no
ghost should shake him out. But he
had 10 sooner dropped asleep than the
whistling of the wind, the creaking of
rusty hinges and violent shaking OF bis
he'd awoke him. Nothing daunled, but
with the right spirit of inquiry. he con
cluded that natural results must have
natural causes; he camly waited for
another shake, which came with the next
gust of wind acd a creaking Of hinges.
which proceeded isrou the inn IS ninging
sign. Ii was fastened by staples to a
loose beam which projected into our trav.
eler's room. and against which the head
Of his bed rested Being sstisl:ed that
the ghost was only norlhwester. he
quietly removed the bed 10 the middle OF
Of the room. and slept the rest of The
night wiIhoula single shake"
Wabash express. [volume] (Terre-Haute, Vigo Co[unty], Ind.) 1841-186?, 1858-12-15

IL WALTFR W. RrySoLDs. formerly 81 La
fayst,e. Indiana. and long known at Placer
villa an owner Of the great South Fork Ca
nal. died at 6 O'Clock Thursday morning. ef
congestion Of the brain.
The above we take from the latest news from
Cslifornia. and IL will cause much sadness in
this city. wsIrrR W. RErsorps was long a
resident Of Terrell sutc. and when he started
for the land Of gold. left many friends behind
him. He was n generous. frank and warm
hesrted gentleman. possessing the many vir-
tues which made him pleasant companion
and endearing himself to every one who had
the pleasure Of his acquaintance.
Wabash express. [volume] (Terre-Haute, Vigo Co[unty], Ind.) 1841-186?, 1858-12-15

10 AL WHOM ~ MAY CcNCkRS.-We
would respectfully call attention 10 the
reliable evidence which has been submit
ted To the public through the columns Of
most OF The respectable journals Of The
United States. respecting the character
and standing of the Lotteries Of SAwrsL
SWAN d Co, Augusta. Georgia. Their
Combination Number Lotteries continue
to draw every day. and those on the plan
Of single numbers will be drawn every
Saturday throughout The year. Persons
holding prize tickets can have their tick
els collected through any Bank or Ex-
press office. or BY enclosing them 10
SWAN & Co, ct Augusta.
Wabash express. [volume] (Terre-Haute, Vigo Co[unty], Ind.) 1841-186?, 1858-12-15
BY TELEGRAPH.
RKpoRrrD EXCLUSIVELY ron rrk DArIr ExrRrss.
r. H., Alton and 81. Lssis RI Tslscsepl Linz.
Erw YoRk. Dec. Il.

The Tribune's Washington correspondents
says that Mr.. Douglas was prepared and will
soon publish deelarssion Of his intention
not tc be candidate for tho Presidensy, Ia
1850.
The Republicans in TIE House have deter
mined to make an effort to repeal the English
limitation in the kansas act. 80 AZ to put Kan
sas equality with Oregon
A msjori,y Of the House Committee on Ter
ritories are against reporting the Oregon
bill
4. sallihodsr. who is opposed TO the bin 10
absent.
Wabash express. [volume] (Terre-Haute, Vigo Co[unty], Ind.) 1841-186?, 1858-12-15

One of the most singular features of this re-
port is that ouly SIS scerues from fines, de.
spite the irregulariiy and repeated failures Of
contractors.
The estimate Of expenditures for 1859, are
STATIC $4,000. and the receipts 81 .e94 ,Ss3 90.
leaving deficiency OF means Of 81, SEQ .l2I 90.
The Post Master General favor the passage
Of the act introduced last year in the Senate TO
raise the three cent letter rate to FIVE and the
abolition Of newspaper and pamphlet post
age in advance.
1t is believed that the effect Of this bill
would be 10 raise the revenue from hostages
about g 800. 900. without taking into view
the provision IL contains IN relation To the
transmission OF public documents. The i'm
mense masses Of heavy books aud documents
sent through the mails to all parts ofthe coun-
try devolve a considerable expense upon the
department for larger means Of transportation
than would be required for the ordinary mails
This expense. il is true, is compensated 10
part. by the annual appropriation OF 10000
from the Treasurer. by the acts of March 3.
iS47. and March 3. le5l; but this allowance
IS not believed TO be one-half OF what such
matter should amount 10 if charged with post
age.
As to franting. it is proposed in lieu Of the
privilege now allowed TO members 81 Con
gress. that the Secretary Of the Senate. aud
the Clerk Of the House. or other officer des K
mated. furnish the members with postage
stamps TO be used OF all letters. public docu
uments, aud packets transmitted by them. TO
be paid FOR eut Of the contingent fund Of each
House. and that all letters and packets, sx.
cept newspapers addressed TO members OF
Congress. shall be pepared at the mailing
office.
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Secretary of the Interiors Report.

The Secretary OF the Interior submits the
oues,ios, whether it would not DC a wise poll
CIV TO pas a general law reserving all aurifer
Gus. silver and cinnabar mines from sale, fol
the use and occupancy Of the United States
under such resui. tions as Congress may pre-
scribe, ana leaving those tracts OF land con
tanning coppe;. iron. lesd sud coal. subject Il
The ordinary avs of settlement and sale, foi
their Development!
He rec ammcnds legislation with regard u
The public sSnds in Utah. To put the iards sur
viewed in mark 4, and enable the present occu-
pants 10 obtain titles to their homes by the
establishment 81 s-ud office and the extcnu
alton Of the PIE emptiou law IA that Terrific
Wabash express. [volume] (Terre-Haute, Vigo Co[unty], Ind.) 1841-186?, 1858-12-15

Pnoroensrh Perhaps the finest picture in
the West is now TO be seen in the handsome
show case Of Messrs. Ais chuirr 4 Nicoley. a.
the entrance Of their Fine Art gallery on Main
street.
II ISIS Photographic likeness Of our dislin-
guished fellow citizen. Col r. w. Thompson
the size Of life. photographed by Messrs. Al
SCI. rler 4 Nicoloy.
Asa Likeness. il is perfect. giving the piere
ing dark eyes of the Col. with the firm curl OF
the lip that denotes bis steadfasi resolve.
As work Of art We thsrk it has much
merit.
Wabash express. [volume] (Terre-Haute, Vigo Co[unty], Ind.) 1841-186?, 1858-12-15

How Com Is PREsknvEp Ix RrssIA
At late meeting Of the academy OF
Sciences. held in Paris. letter from NJ.
de Semchoh--a Russian land holder
was read, describing the manner in which
corn pits are made 10 that country. The
pits are dug in a dry soil, and instead Of
masonry. the sides are hardened by a
long continued expossure 10 wood FIRE
Before the corn is introduced, the air in
the pit Is rari6ed By burning some straw
10 il. after which the grain Is thrown 10.
packed close. and the pit tightly inclosed
Corn has been preserved IN such pits
for forty years. Some Of our Western
farmers, who raise large crops Of wheat
and corn. should try this method Of pre-
serving grain during years when there is
a great yield. 10 order to lay up q store
for seasons Of 40 Inferior yield.
Wabash express. [volume] (Terre-Haute, Vigo Co[unty], Ind.) 1841-186?, 1858-12-15

IL The hog We mentioned on yesterday. as
being the largest brosght 10 this market. was
brought here By Y. NJ. Blair. from Paris. and
weighed &c net. instead OF 63o As We before
said
Since the above was 10 type we saw Mr. b
sho isforsas u that the gross weight Of the hog
~as $50. the net weight eei lbs. after hanging
two days
Wabash express. [volume] (Terre-Haute, Vigo Co[unty], Ind.) 1841-186?, 1858-12-15

IL The Rev. Mr.. Wilson IL delivering a
series of very interesting lectures. In the Bald
win church on Miracles" every sabbath at
II o'clock A. ".
They will be continued for several sxbbatlss
yet, and afford our citizens a fine opportunity
10 hear the miracles Of The Bible ably dis.
guessed.
Wabash express. [volume] (Terre-Haute, Vigo Co[unty], Ind.) 1841-186?, 1858-12-15

Hocs-Dec- i4.-So fer can learn
there have been notranssetions in hoes to day.
the only receipts being on contracts made some
time since. Uoiii the weather changes there
will not be any activity 10 the market aud per-
hsrs not then.
Wabash express. [volume] (Terre-Haute, Vigo Co[unty], Ind.) 1841-186?, 1858-12-15

~ Our friend scuddsr. opposite the s's-
art House, has Just opened a branch to his
Confectionery. on 9TH street. one door south Of
the Post Office in the room lately occupied by
the county Treasurer. sendder always has
on hand the choicest 81 everty hing in his line,
and Is = mcs, popular and pleasant gentleman
to trade with.