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HARDWARE.

Will.
HARDWARE ON COMMISSION.-The sub
l L scribcr has removed his entire stock Of Hard
ware to his new store in Nichols Block, corner Of
Second and Brady streets, sign Of the BROAD AXE,
where he will keep on hand general assortment
of goods in his line.
OARPEN7 Frs, BUILDERS,
BLA CKSMI7HS, MACHLNIS7B,
THINKERS AND FARMERS
will here find large and well assorted stock Of
shelf and Heavy Hnrdsrnre
which will be sold by the undersigned at ten to
twenty-five per cent less than ever before offered
in this market.
Country dealers can buy at this store Mt 40 low
prices as at st Louis or Chicago. Call and exam
inc before purchasing elsewhere.
J. G. WASHBURN.
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REAL ESTATE.
WMl1E = CO.,
Re~S Essass .4geass,
POST OFFICE BUILDING.

on ACkES, ~ miles from city; good house,
on stables and shcd ; rood we'll and eistsrn !:
and 80 fruit trees; will be sold ct . great bar
gain.
40 acres, under fns cultivation, good house,
barn, &c. only Il miles from steamboat landing.
This 10 one Of the nest farms in Scott county.
80 acres, all cultivated and fenced good house
and stable ; only IL miles out. Thisis Ans stock
farm.
13O acres, oil fenced and under cultivation; good
house and barn; fine young orchard near 70
school; will be sold for only SO.
Wanted Immediately, Good Farms for
cash customers. scp16
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Wabash express. [volume] (Terre-Haute, Vigo Co[unty], Ind.) 1841-186?, 1859-02-23

IL A few days ago the City Treasurer IN
speaking Of the delinquent tax list, said
"smeng efLys hsrsia nsnssd Is X Hadso"'
deissqa,nf "a fls ssm Of s2e So" We publishs d
reeeirt from this same officer showfg w.
had long sinee paid our taxes. aud new
when Ne have detected him in this omission
of duty. he comes out aud says that he meant
that Ne uevs delinquent ia March last. bu'
that his books are now all right, aud shows
that be did credit us.
We have no doubt his books show the fac
ne,o-no doubt the proper entries arc all mad'
up To this date. but only four or i've days ago
he asserted hat we we're delinquent for ou'
taxes ofls57. In this particular at least We
have forced him to make the proper credits OF
his books-let us see what else We can effect
Our main object now j.. to have this officer L
settle according to law aud this we think w
will be able Ia effect. We will present 10 on
readers. few more most reckless omissions o
duty IN this officer In few days. The peopl
who are eroaning beneath load Of taxes. shall
know some Of the reasons. WY 1t IS so.
We will Toe retarded somewhat in these IN
vestigations for we find the Treasurer Of III
city ia violation Of an express order OF ia
Common Council passed on the l6sh Of Nov
instru. ting him to keep lis books and paper
in the City Hall. where they will be at al
times open to public inspection. keeps then
in his private room. where they can not b
seen except by persons who visit that qssrte'
But we will after time Get at the facts. an'
in the meantime we ask this officer, why h
does DOT comply with the instructions OF tn
Common Council aud keep his books and pa
peas where they can be seen by the public =
why-we will endeavor 10 give reason,
schy for this.
Wabash express. [volume] (Terre-Haute, Vigo Co[unty], Ind.) 1841-186?, 1859-02-23
foT the Express
Wabash and Erie Canal.

We learn from indianapolis that there -
strong opposition 10 the bill introduced by Nj
Csnnsr. Of Wabash. To authorize the Trustees
u the Wabash and Erie Canal TO lease that
work to private companies. 90 that the same
may be worked for the advantage Of the eoun'
try. That bill asks no appropriation OF mon
ey. and very clearly declares that the State
thereby assumes no responsibility for the canal
part Of the debt. IL is short aud to the por
pose, aud there seems to no ust ground Of
opposition to 1t.
We further learn that this opposition -
prompted by the outsiders ho have been sent
20 the Capitol by the Wabash Valley Railroad.
That eorporaiiaa Is dsep,y iafssfed "a Destroying
fke osaal AID u seA accomplish tae object II moasy
and sfFoyf .oiH 40 "a. 1t is believed that many
thousands have been already spent IN the pay
ment Of lobby members, for these men are
both numerous, sctive aud shameless in their
efforts. Two men specially prominent
there against any legislation. as we learn from
good authority. Both are ex.Judges Of the
Supreme Court-one living at Loganspo 1
aud she other in Pa'ke county How this las,
ex official can justify himself before the good
people OF Parke county. who have no other
mode Of transportation but the canal. passes
our comprehension.
There was good deal said about the bond
holders buying up the Legislature sometime
ago. though it now seems there are efforts
making. by themselves or agents. to procure
legislation of any kind. This is now con
eeded at indianapolis. The buying up
seems to come from a very different quarter
f.om the Railroad and antagonist to the cana
the friends Of which. no doubt. raised the
mad dog cry to cover up its own treachery te
the people Of the Wabash Valley.
We hope some legislation will be secured to
keep the canal in operation. and as Mr.. Conner I
bill asks nothing but the consent of the State
and bondholders to the leasing of the canal
we trust that power will be conferred upon tn.
Trustees. II 80. large number of citizens
with ample means. stand ready TO keep tn,
same in active operation.
Wabash express. [volume] (Terre-Haute, Vigo Co[unty], Ind.) 1841-186?, 1859-02-23
For the Express
TOT tuV IN
Information Wanted.

have been rcquestee by my presiding Ell
der. and some other brethren OF che Conference
to gather up the history OF Methodist in Vigo
county. so far as may be able.
/ write this notice to request. both the min
listers and lay brethren Of the Church in this
county. to collect all the statistics 10 all the
various classes in the bounds Of their know
ledge and send them to me. as early as prac
tcable.
desire each preacher, whose work lies in
whole or in part within the county. to send me
the number Of members in his charge Who
live in this county.
And also when Mcthodsm was first preach
ed in each circuit. This last can be given
best. perhaps. by some old member OF the
Church.
want 10 gather the detailed history of our
Church in every n.ighborhood in the county
Who formed the first GLASS in each place ; or
at least who were the first official members in
each charge. Who were the first preachers,
&c, DC.
And especially how many members are now
in the county. Brethren please attend to this
matter promptly. 1t Is not for my profit. but
for the interest of the Church for you as
much as for me.
Will the other City papers please copy
thisy
G. w. CRAWFORD.
Pastor of Asbury Chapel.
Wabash express. [volume] (Terre-Haute, Vigo Co[unty], Ind.) 1841-186?, 1859-02-23

W Bayard Taylor, the world renowned
traveller. lectured 10 an immense audience in
this city on Friday evening. 1t would afford
us much pleasure TO give an outline OF this
most interesting discourse, but every person
has read the "B. IT, correspondent of the \
Y Tribune. All that he said on this occa.
sion. is contained in those delightful letters
descriptive of his northern tour, and he who
has no, read them, has missed great treat -
The large Lecture Room Of the City School
House was filed and all seemed delightfully."-
entertained Much credit is due 10 the young
gentlemen who are the cause of bringing such
distinguished speakers to our city.
Wabash express. [volume] (Terre-Haute, Vigo Co[unty], Ind.) 1841-186?, 1859-02-23
Terre Haute. Feb. 81. 1859.
Mayors OrElcr. Feb 81 is.

MAYORS OFFicE, Feb. 81 1859
Ma EEIToR In your issue Of Saturday
observed communication from TAX Payer
in relation to the Delinquent Tax list Of this
city. and the reason given, why The DeIu.
quent li~t of 1857. was not put upon the Du-
plicate Of 1858. was that the City Treasurer
had failel to make the proper "Dehnqyeaf re.
turn"
In justice 10 the Council and myself per-
haPs should answer Tax Payer
The reason Why the Delinquent list Of 81
was not put upon the Duplicate of this year
was. that the Supreme Court decided that the
School Tax OF ten cents on the dollar. levied
by the City for Common School purposes was
unconstitutional. Aud it is a well settled
principle Of law. that where any portion Of a
Tax is illegally assessed. it vitiates the whole
and renders all sales under it id.-and
hence advised The Council rot to add the
Delinquent list to the Duplicate Of this year.
aud thereby render the whole Tax roid and
uncolleciable.
n
Wabash express. [volume] (Terre-Haute, Vigo Co[unty], Ind.) 1841-186?, 1859-02-23

W The London Saturday Review says thai
Mr.. Gladstone is the first orator 10 Englsnd-
tha, IL. he is the fret orator in the world. Hi.
industry aud energy are immense. his politi
cal information - equal to his industry aud
euersy. His courage is equal To any onder
taking. quails before no opposition. aud -ssF-r.
no abatement in defeat. lie is the most bril-
liant and original. IL not altogether the safest
tiaapeier Of great commercial country. Iii,
regulations foe integrity Is surpassed by that Of
no public man. A casuist. ne - still no Je
suit On the contrary. all Who act With hin
or have intercourse with him are struck with
The essential simplicity Of his character and
has thorough sing'epess Of purpose.
Wabash express. [volume] (Terre-Haute, Vigo Co[unty], Ind.) 1841-186?, 1859-02-23
Killed while Robbing His own
House.

The Milwaukee Sentinel gives the follow
ing: 1--WE learn that on Wednesday or Thurs
day night last. the Treasurer Of the town Of
Erin. Washington county: whose ZANE. we
believe was Whaling was shot dead while at.
tempting 10 rob his own house. 1t appears
that he bad collected some twelve or fifteen
hundred dollars Of the town taxes. and lef,
home in the afternoon. telling his wife that he
should be gone all night. Tow ard evening a
travelling peddler applied at the house for a
n'ghts lodging. The at frst refused to admit
him. ba' finally yielded with muck reluctance
to his request. Some time in the hight the
peddler was awakened by the noise Of men
breaking into his own room. Taking them for
robbers. he drew pistol and fredai them
One fell aud txo fled. Lights being procured
the dead body Of man. with blsckened face
and otherwise disguised was found upo, the
floor. UPca further examination IL proved to
be the proprietor Of The house himself. who
bad restored to this suatsgem to steal the tax
money collected. and bad me, with this tern.
bic retribution''.
Wabash express. [volume] (Terre-Haute, Vigo Co[unty], Ind.) 1841-186?, 1859-02-23

NR. EDiroR: viii you tell a.. where the CRY
Treasures o''ice Is kcptg The Council Or
dered II 1 pi N the Town Hal have been
there several umes 10 pay my taA-~. but f,ari
no one there bul bi,ai man. II ne CITY ox.
poets the civ ms L" - ir'o hat .lir,y hole
called the Journal Office. 70 pay taxes 10 &c
eommodaic man vho writes such n hy ar
ucles to cover hi, m.,iseis. tie cily won't
get H. iaxr., iha's al have {, ~ Luii.
hope you viii keep the matter s.irrcd 80
until ~e 6ni What become. II al o. our n,o.,-
~. fop must he IN the right track OF Tie
City Treasurer would not sqairm -.
D>s ~ rHK ADyERrIsED
Wabash express. [volume] (Terre-Haute, Vigo Co[unty], Ind.) 1841-186?, 1859-02-23

IJ "A Merchant need have fears in re
laiion to our determination to expose the Off
cisl conduct Of our City Treasurer As to tn.
personal attacks of that m m on US, we disre
cur II any thing he can say, can inJure us il
this community, then indeed. are we easil,
injured.
We will show "A Merchant end all Others
before we are through hop this officer has dis
charged his official duties
Wabash express. [volume] (Terre-Haute, Vigo Co[unty], Ind.) 1841-186?, 1859-02-23
II Tnk ApYlarIslp.

ME HrDspN : W. should 'ikeio know iov
1t - that one-half 81 the people pay taxes A. (
the other half Jeai' Does the law requi r.
the City Treasurer t. collect the money. or
can People pay OF not. jns- IS they please -
We cant understand how j. IS iLa. about
5000 have been paid. and = 600 remain IN
pad. cool maay m,n have said to me
IN The last few days that they will pay no
more taxes until sone better reason j. gwen.
II don't do much good Tor an officer 10 hsre up
aud call hard names. when lie j. asked few
questions. Il loos' like there was something
wrong. s. coo dont grow on every Lusa. aud
should like 10 know where 1t ~, aud # aDy.
body is liable for it..
Wabash express. [volume] (Terre-Haute, Vigo Co[unty], Ind.) 1841-186?, 1859-02-23
sTBLEYTOwH.


TsnrK HAUrF. Feb %, 1859.
Ma. Enron The journal has a long article
from M. Jacob Jumper. County Commission
er. making very isre apology FOR closing
the county Treasures ollics, and preventing
people from pas ing their taxes. Before ~
atty j. added, should be great deal
-aiished # he would give the tax
the county some sensible reason for
duct. and to Us. how he let those con
the highest bidder, instead Of the 10
the lax requires. We all want some en-.
nation Of the fft,en hundred dollars the soun-
ty has lost by that transaction. l think. and
so do all the people around here. that Mr..
Jumper has trihed with his official duties.
and shall think 80. until he makes better
excuse.
CITIZEN
Wabash express. [volume] (Terre-Haute, Vigo Co[unty], Ind.) 1841-186?, 1859-02-23

~ The communication to day from "coun.
Try Tax Payer - pointed aud sugScstfve.-
u Affords us pleasure to see that our article.
IN reiation 10 the coanty COMMISSIONER. and
City Treasurer are meeting with universal IA
vor OF oar readers They act a. an eye-open
er. and ne think the people riil soon have ,
fall appreciation Of how their Affairs are mao
aged. "country Tax Payer - one Of oai
honest sgrieultarists. bet 10 is always wid.
awake TO he pablo Interests.
Wabash express. [volume] (Terre-Haute, Vigo Co[unty], Ind.) 1841-186?, 1859-02-23

FLscrtox Law-The Senate Yesterday Ia
eled Mr.. cooPer's bill for the better protection
Of the ballot box and the elective franchise -
-. y appears. Ne are to eontinnc in oul
present loose system Of conducting elections
snegcet To importation. double 10 ting sad al
msnneref fraat. The bsll vas regarded by
many good laSyersss uneonssisassonai. aud
80 every measure. under cur organic lew
3 booking u estsering the condition e the PEG
pie and aastding them protection in their
righis
Wabash express. [volume] (Terre-Haute, Vigo Co[unty], Ind.) 1841-186?, 1859-02-23

~ The German Masquerade last evening
a, Cars Hall. VAS splendid affair. Tn.
sro,ssqne appearance Of many Of the gentle
men and the elegant appearance Of the ladies
made !, indeed place 10 laugh aud be happy
IL vas a tome Of pleasure. merrimeet aud good
feeling. aud az The neou Of nigh, approached
The ~ssqaes were removed. and from that on
The tripping Of the light fantastic Toe gave .
ssss 70 the concluding sespe. and i, ended q,
sasrry as IL began.
Wabash express. [volume] (Terre-Haute, Vigo Co[unty], Ind.) 1841-186?, 1859-02-23
For fke ErDTess.


Mn. HrDsoS: /. With many other citizens OF
this city. am well pleased with your articles
IN relation to the negligence Of our City Treas
urer There has long been much complaint
about the official negligence OF this officer,
and the citizens now want TO know how
stauds The account with him. His personal
attacks on YOU are in character with the man.
and the flee from which hey emanste. Your
fellow citizens who have known you almost
from your boy hood. know that the charges are
all false-the malicious assertions of vile
slanderer Give no heed to them. but lay bare
the official acts of our City Treasurer. As
the publisher of a newspaper. it is your duty
to do this. and the citizens expect it at your
hands. ] admire your independence in this
matter, aud as one of your fellow citizens, |
wish you God speed IN the COOL work.
Show us how it Is, that our taxes are so very
burdensome. A MERCHANT.
Wabash express. [volume] (Terre-Haute, Vigo Co[unty], Ind.) 1841-186?, 1859-02-23

II Mr.. Caldwell. one Of the State Senators
Of Virginia aud twice mayor Of wheeling. the
other day delivered at the court house IN thai
city very strong speech 10 favor Of free labor
1.-The fret sPsech ofthe kind ever delivered IN
that city. Tse audience vas large and the
sensstios soussdsrsbls.
Wabash express. [volume] (Terre-Haute, Vigo Co[unty], Ind.) 1841-186?, 1859-02-23
The & 8.

l noticed an article in the City Item headed
The SIS. That large and well organized Com
psuy in the Southwestern part of this city
The SIS, NAV have the liberty TO ask the au
thor of that article if they ever run to a fire
no nary bit OF 1t. or do they ever expect to, no
For instance FIRE should break ont at mid
night. would they go-no. Blu, the Is can run
morn. noon. aud night. and then not get puir
The reason why is this. thy can run noiihoui a
pgf
We extract the following from the City
Item.
The company consists Of about % active
members. all willing TO help in time ofneed
When will our FIRE department need their
help. neuer.
These are the officers elected to that great
fire Company.
S,.s' \ 8 sn aS'''"'
p;,.l G Austin,
''p'"< W. Child
II. Robbins. Treasurer,
g. Cory, Secretary.
The true Is. had their party on last wednes.
wood. which was one of the incest affairs that
ever took place ia our city. The Is will SION
have their machine painted. and have that
well known name. the Wild bird Of America
And these are the officers Of the a..
President} James Lockwood,
Vice. Rober, n. GaPsu,
Captain, Owen Tuller. Jr,
Asst. George w Sykes.
II Csptaint George W. Moore,
Asst ~
p;.l James Barrett,
n. j. Burnett,
Secretary. Edward Ashwin,
Treasurer. I. X Hook.
Now let them boast better set OF boys than
those.
Give honor 10 whom honor j. due.
A TIsEtr FotR.
Wabash express. [volume] (Terre-Haute, Vigo Co[unty], Ind.) 1841-186?, 1859-02-23

az The last reports from Mexico are sad
dening eoough. The country. says . CORES.
pondent. - ia The most awful state from one
end to The other. The road to yesA Crus, with
The exception Of few guarded points. Swarm.
With bandits. Stages are robbed from one Ia
four times day. In some cases the robber.
have behaved IN the most oairsgeoss mao.
uer.
Wabash express. [volume] (Terre-Haute, Vigo Co[unty], Ind.) 1841-186?, 1859-02-23

~ We are requested to say that costumes
for the Fancy Dress Party. can be furnished 10
geotlsues by Immediate application 10 tn.
managers.
Wabash express. [volume] (Terre-Haute, Vigo Co[unty], Ind.) 1841-186?, 1859-02-23

II Mr.. Smith. not Lane. drew the short
term as Senator from Oregon. II will expire
an II days. Lane. tern will expire March 4,
I-ei.
Wabash express. [volume] (Terre-Haute, Vigo Co[unty], Ind.) 1841-186?, 1859-02-23

Il issJsdson. sho married the negro a,
Pontiac. a sale since. has been 10 Indlana and
gst a decree o IL
Wabash express. [volume] (Terre-Haute, Vigo Co[unty], Ind.) 1841-186?, 1859-02-23

C. Y. PATTERSON
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-03-15

~ 10 writing our paragraph OF last week
in reference to our neighbor, we were perfect
ly good~humored and courteous, yet he comes
back at US with gim that takes Us by surprise
He certainly misunderstood the spirit of our re-
marks at any rate, we remember that "a soft
answer turneth away wrath"
Whether or no the Spectator is in the habit
of "riding both sides of the sapling," or shrinks
fron an expression of opinion whenever there is
proprety in Ito speaking out, the readers of the
paper can decide. The indicator specifies one
public question which we did not discuss freely
1.-The admission of Kansas under the Lecompton
Constitution, The cause of our silence then
was, that the two editors of the Spectator DIFF
fered in opinion. This fact was generally known
lit was communicated to one of the editors Of
the indicator and many other personal friends
and it is not impossible that an inability to agree
may sometimes compel our neighbors to be re-
served in their utteranoes, or entirely silent
As to our "dullness," &C., we don't believe that
our neighbor really entertains SO poor an opin-
ion of us.
But it seems that after all we have not an
swered the indicators question. He wants to
know whether zoe are for or against the views
of the Know Nothings, and we take pleasure in
saying that we have never repudiated, but still
adhere to, the sentiments which we advocated in
1855