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Wabash express. [volume] (Terre-Haute, Vigo Co[unty], Ind.) 1841-186?, 1859-08-24
Ne m oeratie Gonxentsen-s.eeon a n ton
Ism Triumphant.

The Democratic party held their Count
Convention 10 this city on Saturday. twas
rs.peetable in number. and transacted its
lu.;aess uilhout the last excitement. The
follo-ing gentlemen received the DOMINATION
for the respective offices. For Auditor hir'"
L. Tillotson; Tor Recorder. John ID. Bell; Tor
Commissioner Of "a District. Andrew steven
,on. and for Cospmi~~ioner Of 81 Distinct
s;mp.on stark. The ticket. While II ispeFhap-
=. good a one a. they could have selected fr'm
their party still possesses the peculiar merit
Of being very easily beaten We feel very
ius, pride when we place along eide u ms
ticket. the one placed before the people by The
Opposition.
The peculiar feature about he Convention
was its decided Lecompion tendencies since
the division in the Demeraiic party IN this
county. the friends Of the Administration new
or rallied m such numbers. and n YER dispiAyed
40 much courage. Mr.. Otey. who i the true
.xpouent Of the Douglas sentiment IN this
eoantv. they resolved 70 defeat. and the EFFORT
10 accomplish il was systematic, de'ermina'e
and complete. Indeed. the result OF The Con
v,ution was decided Lscompton triumph.
otev who supported John G PAWS. an has
.lx.s been defiant in his defense OF the Little
Giant. vas Slaughtered. and Tillotson. who
voted agsius, Mr. Davis, and goes with the
Administration men. received the nomination
Every Leeornpion Democrat IN the county was
warmly in fsysr Of T.. and bitter IN their de-
puncia,ions of O.. but the true, genuine. IN
disguised friends Of Mr.. Douglas. stuck IL
Otey from first to lss,
This il certainly the severest blow the
Douglas Democrats have yet received in this
county. but it is only the forerunner Of repeat
I'd defeats and uisfortunes they will be sub
ieet 10. The minious Of the Administration
backed by he power which lies in public
plunder. Wi spare no effort or expense Il
strangle out Of existence. this opposing fac
ton. How far the friends Of Davis and Doug
las will willingly suceumb Ia this determin
cd effort To crush them out, remains TO b'
seen. II they cannot discern the hsnd-wri
ting on the wall. they are more ob,use than
men generally are.
Af,er the business oftbe Convention " a over
20 make the humiliation Of the Douglas mes
more CALLING and complete. Mr.. Hendricks
. Leeompton Federal otficeholder, and an Adj
mistration aspirant for Governor. was called
on to address the people. We heard but lit'i'
Of the speech. but a. far as We did. u was lie
eomp,onism and a qualification OF the aoroga
ton Of the Missouri Compromise line. No
one word was said against the Pro Shaver,
doctrines Of the Administration-not one syl
liable against the reckless and unparalleled ex
pendture ofthe public monies by James Buch
ansn-not Que period denuneiatory Of cor
ruptions most foul a, Washirgton-not on
sentence in opposition to Lecomptonism.
Whether Douglas Democrats were ticklc'
into the belief that this was all O. X. we arr
sot informed. but il so. they must be willingl,
led.
Wabash express. [volume] (Terre-Haute, Vigo Co[unty], Ind.) 1841-186?, 1859-08-24
PEAIRIE Cry BASk .
Tuesday. August 23d, 1853 (


At the regular meeting Of the Board Of Di-
rectors. held this day. S. S. Early announced
the death Of the Hon. JoHs w. DAVIS, late a
member Of this Board.
As mark Of respect for the memory OF de
ceased, on motion Of Mr.. Ryce. S. S. Early
and Jas NJ. Hanna were appointed commit
tee to draft resolutions expressive of the feel
ing Of the members Of the Board.
whereupon the following were read and
unanimously adopted
Resoiued, That it i. with unfeigned regret we
have heard of the death of DR.. JONI W. DAVIS,
a member OF our Board. with whom We have
long been associa ed in the business Of this
insiituiinn.
Rssolced. That in Dr. Davis we at all times
associate, as we'll as a courteous and kind
gentleman.
Resolved, That not only this institution but
the whole country and especially the State
of lndians-of which DR.. DAVIS has, for more
than thirty years, been an active and prom
inent citizen-has suffered severe loss in his
death. and his family deprivation that is IT.
reparable.
Resoiurd, That the Cashier be directed to
| enter these resolutions upon record, q furnish
/. copy to the " Wabash Express aud the Terrs
Hauis Journal. for publication. and forward a
copy TO the family OF the deceased, with " HON
We deeply symPathise.
SAML. S. EARLY, Pres't.
I've Rr.~u Ca-h'r
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shall vote Tor or against each Of such amend
rnengs separately; and while an amendment OF
amendments. which shall have have hern
agreed upon ~ one 0ensrsi Assembly. shah
be awaiting The action a a succeeding ten
ersi Assembly,. OF of the electors. no addition
al amendment or amendments shall be pro
posed.
This would require some more time. but We
are impressed with the belief u - the oaiy
means BY which the people eau ever frame
such Constitution As they desire. or
may meet their necessities. This method
would save large expenditure Ct the Puo'e
money aud Al the same time not hazard the
good part. Of the present organic Law Of The
State. Would il not be better TO vote against
The proposed Convention, aud then urge the
proprieiy Of amending the Constitution. Is
contemplated above
Wabash express. [volume] (Terre-Haute, Vigo Co[unty], Ind.) 1841-186?, 1859-08-24


We publish in another column the act ofour
Las, Legislature. in relation to calling.a Con-
veutien TO alter. amend or revise the Constitu
ton q this State. There is nothing Of more
vital importance 10 the people Of Indiana than
the question contained in this law. Shall the
Constitution Of this State be revised is Ger.
tainly a matter Of the greatest Importance. and
yet there is the least possible interest fstin re
gard TO H. That our Constitution is a stumb
bling block to the advancement Of the people
all admit, but that il may be made absolutely
worse by being placed in the hands OF such
men. as in all probability will compose the
Convention, every one seems 10 fear. Since
the Democratic party has been the dominant
party in this State. inexperienced and weak
men have erswled into power, aud the most
unlearned and ignorant are ambitious Of pro
motion. Under the old Constitution the PEG
IL, the times demanded should be altered or
amended. 4 Convcnt:on was called. aud the
whole instrument was blolted ont Of existence
and the present new one substituted. How
detrimental has this been TO our prosperity
lie, the last few years Of legislation aud Judi.
eisl decisions answer. The great privilege of
q free people. that Of educating their oif-pring
!. measurably destroyed. The common school
system q the State - made imperative The
traffic in intoxiesiii liquors - as much en-
eouragsd a. discouraged Privileges Of inssti
msble value TO American citizens aFs bestowed
n r 81
ted States. lneopsidra;e clauses. III advised
chapters and fideuiocs sections are found ali
through the instrunent Bat ulta the present
state % political feeling in this Ssatsvith such
men az are now n he hssd Of Affairs, should
even the present Cox>ii,slior be disturbed -
We think not-we had bitter wait until 9th
g, times and other men" bring more ability
rnors honesty snd les denagoxism iuto places
Of importance That there should he amend
rs<nts 20 our Constitution no one eill doubt
but that il Is dangerous % submit The snfir.
instrument % the disposal Of a Convention. We
think u equally apparent. Why did not the
Legislature sdcp, for snenlmsst The follo~in.
method embraced 10 the instrument itself,
Ssc 1. ANY amendment or amendments e..
this Constitution. may b. Proposed a. either
branch Of the General Assembly. and. Il th.
came shall De sgrsed To by a majority II The
members eiseied TO each a the two Houses
sueh proPosed amendment CT smsndsnsnt>
shall. with tho yeas and nays thereon. bs en-
tered on their journ i and referred 10 the Gen
ersl Assembly II be chosen a. the usxi general
election. aud II. IA The General Assembly So
next chosen. such proposed amendr.s~nt OF
amendments shall BE- agreed 70 ~ q MAJORITY
Of ell the members elected 70 each House. th.e
II shall DC The dufy % the General Asssmbl,
10 submit such amrndmeut OF amendments o.
the electors Of the State. and II . maiority OF
sasd electors shall ratify the same .uek amend
mens OF amendments shall tecoms part o.
this Ccrstitetien.
&c submitted at toe sans time. they shal. he
--s--ssf-A - such manner. that the eis- a
Wabash express. [volume] (Terre-Haute, Vigo Co[unty], Ind.) 1841-186?, 1859-08-24

" Horace Greeley has seen strange sights
on the Plains. He writes As follows from The
vicinity Of Fort eridgsr:
We have been passing for the last two davs
scores OF good log or or ehsins-in one instance
hundred feet toeeiher-~hieh. having been
lhrown away by California esnigranls to light.
en- the loads Of their fsmish~d falling r.s,i.
have been In the road for months. IL not YEAR.
passed aud noted by thousands, bot BY none
thought worth picking up. One would sup-
pose that the traders. the kerdsmen, the Indi.
ans. or some other Of the residents - thi. re-
gicn. would deem these chains worth bsvinr.
but they do not. had already become accus-
toned TO the sight Of wagon tires. wagon
boxes &C. rejected and spurned in this way !,
but good. new chains thus begging Tor own.
ere have only noted this aide Of the south
Pass They are said 10 be more abundant fur.
ther on.
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Tx MrksscnArn Manu- may charrip
foung America to learn. oev~rtheless IL Il =
TACT. that the msersehasms 90 popular in tAie
country at the present day y. costing from Al "a
-. are mere shsms. The genuine m~erseha.
am, or that portion in which the cigar or 10.
bacco 10 placed. IL made Ia Vienna If slsv gound
an ASIA This clay resembles the poreel.i.
clay OF this country. aud is easily moulded in.
to any desired shape. and the fner the QUALIFY
the more easily II Is colored by the oil Of 10.
oaeeo The nouthpiece Of the meerschaum 10
made OF amber. substance resembling rosin
found along The Baltic Sea Thu. il valued
according TO the size ofthe piece and it's ftness
Tor mouthpieces. Some Of them cell "A MIA
$40. and the bowls for pipes ~ high AZ H5o. "a
consequence Of The elaborate carving upon
them. They are made Ia Vienna. where =
large number Of persons are employed to meet
The present demand. The price. however.
cannot be considered enormous when a. n nm.
derstcod that the finest quality Of meer.chs.
"m cannot BE perfectly colored under three
months. and then IL must be in use nearly ali
the time; say, for instance, thirty cigars pes
day smoked through one. each cigar costing
three cents, would make the cost for 90 ds,s
$si. without counting sick headaches, nervous.
ness; DC.
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Later from the Mines
A RRlvAL OF THE FXPWHSs WITH
SIS,OOO IN GOLDIl
LEAvKSwoRrH, Aug. %


Denver City dates to the 18th ult have been
received by the arrival Of the express coach.
which brings four passt myers and over 81 s 900
in specie-f3 500 Of which is consigned to the
Express company. and the remainder in the
hands Of the passengers. all Of whom are
members OF the Georgia company, and return
10 procure machinery. Their names are Col
Inns NJ. Marty. James Orr. aud NJ. W. Orvin
sky.
News. con6rmstory Of the richness Of the
diggings of the head waters Of South Platte
had been received. The rush in that direc-
ton continues. Several hundred dollars worth
of gold dust had already arrived from there
On the 18TH inst. Messrs. Haywood d Ryder,
grocery merchsots. formerly Of Leavenworih
City. bought a solid lump Of gold weighing
Sc pennyweighis for Sos IL was brought
from the mountains by = number Of the Geor.
gia company, who had dug out in the called
Nevada gulch near the Gregory diggings.
A silver mine was discovered q few days
ago eleven miles above Boulder City. on ST.
Vrains Fork OF the South Platte. also exten-
sive beds of coal and limestone.
Mr.. W VI. Mckaw. an express rider be-
tween Denver City aud Jackson Diggings. on
his wsy To the former place. was attacked by
highwsynan. but succeeded in overpowsr
ing him.
Wabash express. [volume] (Terre-Haute, Vigo Co[unty], Ind.) 1841-186?, 1859-08-24

Arrival Of the Hungarian.


FAsrHEa Poxr Aug 30.
The steamer Hungarian has passed this
point. bound To Quebec, where she will be
due TO night. She had dates on 10 Wednesday
the 18th inst. four days later than previous
advices
Among the long list Of the takers Of the new
stock in the Atlantic Telegraph Company.
Peabody. Of the firm Of Peabody a Co. +.
HUH a Co. SAml Guerney. Of the firm Of
0verne, Gcerney Co. Rothsehild 4 Co,
Haukey Co, Barclay, Beaver 4 Co. J. II
Schroeder. OF the firm OF Schroeder 4 Co.. c.
NJ. Lsmpson. Thos. Brsssey and Wm. Brown
The Hungsriaas mails and passengers will
reach Montreal to morrow morning.
The general news brought 10 interesting but
possesses nothing Of striking ,mpo lance.
The peace conference met ut Zurich on
Monday the eth inst. according to previous
announcement.
Nothing has transpired regarding the pro
ceediegs.
Sardinia was represented in the conference
The Emperor Napoleon was on a visit TO
Camp Chalons viewin the manoeuvers Of the
troops.
The British parliament vas s,ill debating
the Italian question, but in a more subdued
tone than has heretofore characterized the
speeches.
fAnrHKn fofST. Aug. ~
The official authorities at Zurich had given
the ambassadors To the peace conference a
warm welcome. aud were TO entertain them nj
public dinner on tbs llth inst.
The completion Of the mammoth steamship
Great Eastern was formally celebrated on the
sth Of August. by number Of distinguishes
persons. The vessel 10 almost ready for
service
The London Times has an article on the
stipulation of the treaty. alleged to have been
arranged between the American Minister To
Mexico. Mr.. McLowe and Prest. jusr.a Al
though the Times thinks the treaty would b.
beneficial 10 Mexico itself. ~ we'll as to the
world. yet it fears IL would result in injury u
the interests Of foreign bond holders.
The grand Duke Constantine, Of Russia h ad
arrived ~ Spithead in . Russian vessel Of
war
The London papers publish the provisions
Of Sidney Herberts new bill. organizing the
new Military reserve force.
Mszxini published in the London journals
an article under the caption of the European
coup de etat.
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IL The n. Y. Erprsss draws picture Of the
happy Democratic family, which is worth
copying. 1t says the Democracy continue To
fight like cats and dogs over that Wise letter
to Mr. Bernard Donneliy. Of William street, N
Y, and such a scratching out Of eyes, an
such athrowing Of rsud right and left, Probs
bly, was never seen among the -Hasnonious'
before outside Of Tsmmany Hall on the night
u primary election. Where tie end Of i. all
l. to be. nobody can tell. The wars Of the
Roses. or the sqaabbles OF the Cspulets and
Mortgages. were as nothing to this fight be
tween The Albany Regency aud the House Of
Richmond Every day it waves hotter. add
a. it grows warmer u grows more peppsry and
personal. The party generally 10 dividing on
The question. and the cohoT,, Of the respective
belligeren,s are coming into the ring. bs;allion
after bs,slliop. Even Mr.. Buehannass prin.
eipal organ. the Washington Constitution.
eanno, resist the temptation to pitch ip."-
The President will never forgive the Virginia
Governor for saying in that same letter TO Mr..
Donneily. ofsw,lliam street. New York: RE
ly upon Il. Baehsnan j. q candidate fsr re
0omlnstlon.
Wabash express. [volume] (Terre-Haute, Vigo Co[unty], Ind.) 1841-186?, 1859-08-24

Az ELoouEsr CHARACTERIZATION after
generation" says fne writer. have felt 90
We now feel. and their lives were as active -
our own. They passed like q vapor. While ne
ture wore the same aspect Of beauty. ~ whea
her creator commanded her 10 be. The heav-
ems shall be - bright over our graves ~ they
nov are around our paths. The world viii
have the same attractions for our offspring yss
unborn. that she had once for our children.
Yet little while. and all will have happened.
The throbbing heart will te stifed. ssd W
shall bs NJ rest. Our funeral will wind lie
way, prayers will be said. aud We shall be len
alone IN silence and darkness for the worms.
And IL may be. for . short time. we shall b.
spoken Of. but the things Of life will creep in.
and our names will soon be forgotten. Days
will COSTUME TO move on. end laughter and
song will be heared ia the poo1s IN. Which 10
died; and the eye that mourned for us will b
dried. and glisten again With joy: and evsa
our children will cease ~ think Of us. and viii
not remember to lisp our names"
Wabash express. [volume] (Terre-Haute, Vigo Co[unty], Ind.) 1841-186?, 1859-08-24

DRusKSrs.-when this vice has taken fsst
hold OF a man. farewell TO all things worthy OF
attention, farewell love Of virtuous society.
farewell decency 81 manners, and farewell. too
even an attention 10 person; every thing 10 sunk
by this predominant aud brutal appetite. In
how many instances do re see men Who havs
begun life with the brightest prospects before
them. and Who have closed il without one raw
OF comfort or consolation Young men with
good fortunes. good t-lents. good tsmp<rs.
good hearts. and sound constitutions, only bv
being drawn into The vortex Of the drunksrd.
have become by degrees the most lothsome and
desplcable OF mankind. In the house Of the
drunknrd there is no happiness for any one.
All Is uncertainty and anxiety. He is not the
same man foron day al . time No one knows
Of his outgoings or his incoming. when he
will rise. or when he will lie down 10 wholly
matter OF chance. That which he swallows
for what he calls pleasure brings pain. as sure.
ly n the night brings morning. Poverty and
misery are m the train. To avoid these results
we are called upon To make no sacrifice. Alb.
stince requires no aid TO accomplish il. Our
own will - all that is REQUESTS: and IL We have
not the will 10 avoid contempt. Disgrace aud
misery. we deserve neither relief nor compass.
ion.--ObJen
Wabash express. [volume] (Terre-Haute, Vigo Co[unty], Ind.) 1841-186?, 1859-08-24

The news from Sullivan county by last eve
n,nx'. train. j.. that the Hon. John w. Davis
died A. his residence in Carlisle. Sullivan
county. Yesterday morning at o'clock. His
disease was Aux. Of which he had been suffer
ing for several days.
Mr. Davis j. well known throughout the
entire country For many years be has been
prominently before the public. He has repre-
sented the county Of sullivan often In the
State Legi-lsture-hss represented this Dis
triet in Congress and presided over .ae House
OF Representatives with distinguished ability
as it, Speaker He aas been American Minis
ter to China. and under the Administration Of
Mr.. Pierce. was appointed Governor OF the
Territory Of Oregon. In all those positions ol
prominence and responsibility. he always DIS.
charged the several duties with honor TO him.
self and credit to his country.
He was warm hearted affab'e gentleman
reverenced by his family. beloved by his
friends and respected by all who knew him
We hope that some one. familiar with Tho
incidents Of his life. will give to the public al
outline Of what he was.
Wabash express. [volume] (Terre-Haute, Vigo Co[unty], Ind.) 1841-186?, 1859-08-24

The irony in the following extract from q
letter of Col. A. b. Wright, who is running for
Congress in the eighth district of Georgia, on
ultra Southern principles, accepting his nom
nation. is well put
81 think, gentlemen, your Convention acted
wisely In iguoring those political mantrsps,
yclept platforms" The people have been so
often deceived aud deluded 5y the promises
held out to them in these paper shuttle
boards" that they have come u look with
suspicion aud oistrvst upon all who advocate
them. They are gene ally fair to look upon,
but, like Dead Sea fruit. they turn to ashes
upon the lips" Take, il you please. that
great piece Of master carpentry. constructed at
Cincinnati in 1856. by the great master build
er OF modern Democracy. with timber furnish
ed and brought from the different sections OF
the Union-the South furnished palmetto, cot
ton and slavery the North, oak commerce
and abolitionism-the East. pine, man ufactures
and free soIl-the West, ash. internal improve
ments and squatier sovereignty-the Atlantic
and middle States. poplar. free trade and non
interv ention. All dove tailed tremendously
together. and 20 the casual observer-the
masses Of the people-sxceeiingly fair 10 look
upon but within it is a "whited sepulchre.
filed with dead mems bones" The SIling Of
the seams IN the structure indicates the master
talents. The internal improvement" open.
ing Is filled with the "Pscifc railroad" The
"squatter sovereignty joining is made smooth
by mon Intervention" The slavery plank"
Is covered With Cuba" The free soil"
seam is covered with ''unfrieudly legislation, =
while the Abolition" panel is gsrrished with
"isothermal lines" Thus. all uniting in one
harmonious and symmetrical structure, well
calculated TO catch the popular gaze. and
cheat a nation of freemen OF: VI their dearest
rigbfs."
Wabash express. [volume] (Terre-Haute, Vigo Co[unty], Ind.) 1841-186?, 1859-08-24

IL The Washington correspondent OF the
Philadelphia Press. in recounting the trials
Of the democracy 10 its present distracted con
dition says, upon distinct Information, that
orders have been issued to the Office holders
Of the different States to use every name in ev
cry locality that can be used for the purpose
Of injuring Judge Douglas. While the demo
cratic people see In Siephea A. Douglas the
only sign by which they can conquer IN 1850.
the Administration are resolved. with the
power still remaining in their hands. to cover
the democracy with defeat. rather than that
victory should be secsyed by Stephen A
Douglas. Hence. the largest liberty is exten
ded 10 the Office holders, to divide and de
stroy the democratin party. They are author
ired TO seize upon any candidate but Douglas
II they find the name Of Seymour useful for
New York. then they are directed TO use it,
il Guthrie. then Guthrie-if Breckenridge then
Byeckeuridge-and in Indiana. the name OF
General Jo Lane is to be held upas rallying
point. And new series Of candidates will
also be mprovised. and. in order to make
confusion worse confounded. he troops Of the
Administration party in Illinois are com
manded To double set the Illinois delegation
TO The Charleston Convention. going IS tina,
delegation will certainly 60. pledged to Mr..
Douglas.
Wabash express. [volume] (Terre-Haute, Vigo Co[unty], Ind.) 1841-186?, 1859-08-24

BALTIMORE. Aug. %.


The Sun of this morning publishes an &C
count Of series of dreadful outrsges. perpe-
trstcd on Saturday night on board the steam
boat express. which left here the same even
ing, with large company for the camp meet.
ing at Chapstank river: after getting some dis
lance from port. party Of rowdies railying
under the cries Of Enbolt Bouters aud Rip
Rsps made an indiscriminate assault upon
the white aud colored passengers
Several were knocked down and horribly
beaten. Several white mn were robbed OF
their watches and money. the assailants blow
ing out the lights 10 prevent recognition.
A colored i.sn was stabbed and robbed and
his wife outraged in his presence.
On Sunday morning the Sheriff Of Dorches
Ter county arrested four Of the riDgleaders aud
committed them TO Jail.
Hugh Sullivan Was shot in the head and
instantly killed last night when on his way
home about ~ o'clock.
A coroners inquest is now engaged 10 in
vestigating the circumstances leading TO The
murder.