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Wabash express. [volume] (Terre-Haute, Vigo Co[unty], Ind.) 1841-186?, 1860-03-21
New-Hampsh

The Granite State has nobly opened the
State Elections of 1860. In 1856, the uni
ted vote cast for the taoo Opposition candi-
dates for Governor exceeded that of their
Democratic rival by barely 2,448, while
the Opposition carried but 3 of the 5 Coun.
cilors, Sof the 10 Senators, and l6e against
lac Representatives. Now, with heavier
aggregate vote, the Republican majority
for Governor is nearly 5000. while of the
5 Councillors. 8 or 10 of the IL Senators,
and nearly 100 majority of the Representa-
tives, are Republican. The Opposition
majority in the Spring of sc was more
than doubled in the heavier vote cast for
President in the Fall. In other words, the
Republican vote at the State Election was
increased some 1000 at the Presidential,
while the Democratic vote was increased
less than | 600. At this rate the Republ.
can majority for President in November
must approach 10000.
New-Hampshire has thus opened th 70 ball
of 1860 in a manner which leaves nothing
TO be desired. Taken in connection with
the equally suspicious results of the Town
and Charter Elections in our State, and OF
the Charter Elections in Pittsburgh, Obi
cago and other cities, this victory proves
the spirit of Republicanism undaunted,
sanguine. and eager for the decisive strug.
gle of November.
Wabash express. [volume] (Terre-Haute, Vigo Co[unty], Ind.) 1841-186?, 1860-03-21

a. The Charleston News says: We
do rot speak unadvisedly when we say
the South Carolina delegation will not sub
nit to the nomination of Douglas, and that
il will insist that the platform of the Con.
yention shall contain an Endorsement of
the bred Scott decision, that the Southern
people are entitled to have their slave pro-
perty protected in the Territories. II is as
we'll to breach, st once and directly, the
main proposition involved, to wit: that 1t
Douglas is nominated, the State of South
Carolina will not give him her electoral
vote That vote will be as potent to de-
fest the success of the Black Republican
party if given to another statesman, as il
given TO Douglas; while the refusal to cast
it will but illustrate the dignity and con-
stitutional views Of South Carolina. Let
the election, if necessary. fail in the Electo-
raj College, and go into the House OF Rep
resentatives, (where each State casts but
one and an equal vote,) and let the issues
come. They should come In an Assembly
provided by the Constitution, and where
there is official responsibility. They will
never rightly come, nor will they find So
luton, in the irresponsible caucuses or con-
ventions of mere party.
Wabash express. [volume] (Terre-Haute, Vigo Co[unty], Ind.) 1841-186?, 1860-03-21
LETTER FROM EDWARD BATES.

81. LOUIS, March 20.
Edward Bates addressed a letter to the
Missouri delegates to the Chicago Conven-
ton in reply to interrogatOries PROFOUND
ed to him by them. 1t will appear in to
morrow's Democrat.
The main points are as follows:
Has no new opinions on the subject Of
the extension of slavery; none formed with
reference to present array of parties.
He is coeval with the Missouri question
of 1920; formed his opinions then; has not
changed them since.
Is opposed to the extension of slavery
and in his opinion the spirit and policy OF
the government ought to be against its ex-
tension.
The Constitution does not carry slavery
into Territories or anywhere; it only acts
upon 1t where it is established by local
law.
The bred Scott case only decided that
bred Scott was not citizen.
Favors the colonization of free blacks in
the American tropics.
In favor of Homestead bill and imme-
date admission of Kansas. Perfect equal
ity of rights among citizens, and construc-
ton ofPacific Railroad under the auspices
of government.
Has neither sought nor held political Of
fee for 25 years, and is satisfied with hon.
ors already paid him by the public.
Wabash express. [volume] (Terre-Haute, Vigo Co[unty], Ind.) 1841-186?, 1860-03-21
IMPORTANT FROM MEXICO.

WASHINGTON, March 10.
The New Orleans papers of Thursday
received here by Express, give details of
Mexican news brought by the Star of the
West. Miramon approached Vera Cruz on
the 29th ult., with 5000 men, numerous
train of artillery and ammunition stores
and encamped four miles from the city
All the inhabitants fled at his approach
The city was in the best state Of defense.
The garrison was composed of from 5000
1000 men well supplied in every respect.
1t is thought this fort will be able to re-
sist the approach of Miramon if the men
are faithful.
LATER Lieut.. Minor arrived at New
Orleans from Vera Cruz on the 18th inst.
Miramon appeared before the city on the
9th, and notified foreign representatives Of
his intention TO cannonade the city. He
made an attack on the night of the 7th,
but was repulsed by the Liberals who are
confident of a successful resistance.
Wabash express. [volume] (Terre-Haute, Vigo Co[unty], Ind.) 1841-186?, 1860-03-21

u We have noticed several Democratic
papers in this State have discovered a
"mare's nest" in the fact that a circular,
issued by few Republican members OF
Congress at Washington to their friends
throughout the country, advising them to
speedy organization, has fallen into their
hands They publish this circular, calling
it "Secret Circular" We give them all
thanks for publishing it, sad hope they
will give equal publicity to all Republi-
can documents that emanate from the same
source. Had We received one, We certainly
would have published it ourself.
At last this Secret Circular" come IN
der the scrutinizing observation of our
neighbor, who gasconades humorously up
on it 10 his issue of yesterday None but
a dolt would ever have supposed such a
Circular was intended for secret circula-
ton. 1t is only urging the Republicans
to vigilance and a thorough organization,
aud flour phlegmatic neighbor thinks this
will not be done. he is very much deceiv-
ed. We will organize, Mr.. Cookery, and
beat you. 200, at the coming elections.
We owe you one, for giving our circular
place in your columns. Hope you will
continue to be generous.
Wabash express. [volume] (Terre-Haute, Vigo Co[unty], Ind.) 1841-186?, 1860-03-21
Highly Important from Mexico
VICTORY OF AMERICAN ARMS,

NEW ORLEANS, March 20.
Miramon commenced the siege of Vera
Cruz on the 9Th, and on the 9th, two steam
ers appeared before the city and refused to
show their colors. Commodore Jarvis
therefore ordered the Saratoga, with de
ttchments from the Savannah and Preble
81 the steamers Indianola and Wave to
proceed to the anchorage and ascertain the
character of the vessels. AS the Saratoga,
towed by the Indianola, approached, the
steamers tried to escape, but they were too
late. Capt. Turner sent boat with flag
to demand the nationality of the steamers,
the boat was fired upon twice, whereupon
the Saratoga fred broadside into the
steamer MiIamon and the action became
general; both steamers hoisted the Span
ish flag, and after spirited engagement
the commander Of the vessels, Gen. Marin,
surrendered, and with most of his men
was taken prisoner. The American loss
was three wcunded--one MORALLY The
Mexican loss was about Is killed and be,
tween 90 and 80 wounded.
Wabash express. [volume] (Terre-Haute, Vigo Co[unty], Ind.) 1841-186?, 1860-03-21

II The Baltimore Patriot, consistent
American paper, speaks as follows Of the
recent third party movement:
"The Americans of Maryland are not to
be sold like cattle to the Black Disunion
Democrats, let their representatives vote as
they, in Congress Or in the Legislature,
may, let venal presses pirate as they may,
at home or abroad. They are not to be
wheedled into the formation of third par
ty, for the purpose Of giving Maryland
over 10 the Charleston Black Disunion
Democratic ticket. They have eyes, and
with optics keen" they see whittier Ger
tain would-be leaders. at home and abroad,
are rowing, though they pretend to be look
ing another way. They will never consent
that Maryland shall be swamped in the
slough of Black Disunion Democracy, at
the bidding Of any man, or set OF men,
They will sustain Mr.. Davis for refusing
to vote for any Black Dissnion Democrat
for Speaker. They will sustain Mr.. Harris
for voting for Mr.. Lucas, the Republican
Postmaster of the House. againstany Black
Disunion Democrat whatever. They will
consign to merited oblivion every man W no
shall seek 10 fasten Maryland TO the car of
the "pirate traitors" who proclaim their
intention to iuaugurate a defeated candi-
date for the Presidency by force of arms"
Wabash express. [volume] (Terre-Haute, Vigo Co[unty], Ind.) 1841-186?, 1860-03-21
ARrEsIAS WELL AT READING, PA C.

ARrEsIAS WELL AT READING, PA cor
respondent states that the Artesian Well.
at Reading, Penn, which has been some
time in progress, for the large Brewery,
has reached depth of ZOO feet, being
the third 10 depth in the United States
One at Columns, Ohio. is 2,340 feet, and
one at st. Louis 2.2s2 feet. This one at
Reading is all its depth through solid
rock the bore is four inches, aud the drill
is driven by steam engine, and requires
but three men at a time, who alternate with
three others, SO as to keep the work in con-
slant operation, and then sometimes not
making more than four inches day. The
shaft Of the auger is made of wooden rods,
screwed together. and hoisted. fowared. or
turned by the steam power. The present
expense is stated at about $50 a day,
which makes pretty costly well, psrticu-
larly if it should prove like that at Colum
bus, dry one.
Wabash express. [volume] (Terre-Haute, Vigo Co[unty], Ind.) 1841-186?, 1860-03-21

A PLEASANT SIGHT.-One of the most
pleasing spectacles we have ever been per
mi,ted to witness, was the congregation of
the children Of the different Sabbath
Schools Of the city on Sabbath afternoon
last at the City School House. to hear the
address by Mr. Peter Sinclair.
The spacious hall was crowded entirely
full, with large numbers on the outside al
the windows. The address was wonder
fully adapted 10 the capacity and under
standing of the youngest present. while it.
was full Of interest to the adults. The
children paid marked attention to the ad
dress, aud were warmly commended by
the speaker for their orderly behavior.
Wabash express. [volume] (Terre-Haute, Vigo Co[unty], Ind.) 1841-186?, 1860-03-21

a DESIRABLE WoRK.-We have received
the first "psrt" of Cassell's illustrated
Family Bible. This is work of very su
perior merit, and calls for more than a
passing notice. Having met with a most
extraordinary circulation in England where
it was first published, Mr. Cassell has been
induced to re-publish it in this country
The first number is now before US, and it
by far surPssses any illustrated bible we
have ever seen, in beauty and taste. The
paper and letter press are excellent. The
cuts are large, original and finely executed
1t will be finished in about fifty numbers
at the low rate Of fifteen cents each, and is
issued on the LIST and 18th of each month
A copy of it should be in every house.
It'll published by Cassell, Peter 4 Gal
pin. Park Buildings, 81 Park Row, N. Y.
Wabash express. [volume] (Terre-Haute, Vigo Co[unty], Ind.) 1841-186?, 1860-03-21

u The patrons of the Farmers Home
Institute" and many of our citizens pro
pose giving dinner to the students OF
said institution, on their proposed visit TO
this city on Thursday. The place where
the collation. will be prepared will be no
ticed tomorrow. Those desiring to assist
in this encouraging enterprise, will please
leave their refreshments at Mr.. Oorey's or
Mr.. st. Johns stores.
The Committee Of Arrangement il this
matter are Messrs. Lockwood, st. John,
Corey, and Norman Wells. Any further
information desired can be procured by
reference to either Of those gentlemen.
1t is PROBABLE the Guards will be in at
tendance on the occasion. We hope orr
citizens will encourage this matter, as it
may be productive of much good.
Wabash express. [volume] (Terre-Haute, Vigo Co[unty], Ind.) 1841-186?, 1860-03-21
Home. 70 TN. Actual SETTLER.


We give in our issue to-day the bill as
1t recently passed the House OF Congress,
entitled GA Bill to secure homesteads to
actual settlers on the public domain" II
will be seen that it gives to any one who
is the "head of a family" aud who has ar
rived at the age of "twenty-one years" and
who is "citizen of the United States" or
who "shall have filed his intention to be-
come such" one hundred and sixty acres
of land out of the public domain.
This measure is Republican measure,
1T having received the vote of every Repub-
lican member of the House who was pre-.
sent. and was voted against by sixty six
Democrats,-everyS Southern Democrat vo-
ting against it but one. Whether it will
pass the Democratic Senate remains to be
seen, yet We have no doubt but il it does
pass. 1t will be so modified and incumber-
ed that its beneficent object will be des-
troyed.
1t is eminently proper that this bill
should become the law of the land. 1t is
bill calculated to do much good and
make a great many families independent
who would otherwise remain dependent
all their lives. It is q bene6cent measure
doing good to thousands and tens of thou
sands. II it becomes law it will dot oul
vast public domain all over with FREE
homes-the abodes of an Independent peas
antry. 1t will forever check the tendency
to landed aristocracy aud people Thu
vast domain with sovereigns each the pee
of the other 1t will rapidly settle mil
lions Of acres now in a state of nature an,
make the waste places blossom like th
rose.
The South true to her peculiar institu
lion opposes this measure. 1t is deaf
blow to slavery extension and she know
it To work the bondman to advantage
the master must be owner of large posse.
sions. He must not only own one hund
red and sixty but he must own thousand
of acres. He must have large fields an
extensive plantations and he wishes [
have the opportunity to go into the publ
domain and purchase of those numerou
acres. This he can not do, If there is a
around him free northumberland VIII
own the soil and with their own hands ii
a it. If the public lands are taken up
q quarter sections, slavery must forever r.
main confined to the cotton and rice fell
! of the South. The South knows thi. an
4 her representatives in Congress, with oil
' single exception, vote against the bill gi
f ing homes to the actual settlers.
We will give our readers in few da
the Hon. G. A. Crows speech on this su
d jet and hope it will receive careful atte
e ton. 1t presents this bill in Its prop
h light and must command the univC
e sal attention of the American people.
Wabash express. [volume] (Terre-Haute, Vigo Co[unty], Ind.) 1841-186?, 1860-03-21
War.

The Telegraph brings important news
from our squadron in the Gulf. The Sara
toga has fred into and captured some
Spanish vessels and american blood has
been she'd" The circumstances look fiat
tering and we would not be surprised if
"wsr had already begun" 1t makes the
cold blood thrill with renewed life, to hear,
that one of our battle ships has exchanged
shots, with even a feeble foe. Another
cannon from that quarter. and our eagle
will scream from every mountain top and
swoop through every valley of fated Mex
leo. Impending destiny is just standing
with outstretched hand, ready to-grab.
Wabash express. [volume] (Terre-Haute, Vigo Co[unty], Ind.) 1841-186?, 1860-03-21

The CENTER OF ATTRAcrIoS.-No one
visits Cincinnati without being attracted
by the beauty and elegance of the Nam
moth Clothing establishment of Sprague
d Co., southeast corner of Vine and 4th
streets. This is emphatically the empori-
um of Fashion in the clothing line, and
gives tone to the fashions in The city. The
best materials alone are used and the
latest styles are constantly produced. No
gentleman should think of buying clothing
in Cincinnati. until he has called at
Sprague's.
Wabash express. [volume] (Terre-Haute, Vigo Co[unty], Ind.) 1841-186?, 1860-03-21

Z. 4 c. r. Rive are informed by
Charley Cochrane. the very efficient agent
of the Evansville d Charlottesville r. r.
at this city, that the business of the road
has been unusually prosperous during the
past two months. An unprecedented a.
mount of freight has been carried over the
Road, and the passenger business has also
been good.
The z. d G. r. r. has, to our certain
knowledge, been kept in most excellent
condition, and we are Informed that it's
entire management has been most judicious
and successful.
The officers aud attaches Of the Road
arc all good men, and have been faithful TO
The trusts imposed upon them.
Wabash express. [volume] (Terre-Haute, Vigo Co[unty], Ind.) 1841-186?, 1860-03-21
TELEGRAPHIC.
Dispatches by the Union Lime.
CONGRESS SIONAL.
coNGREss-FrEsr SESSION.

wAsHIssros, March 20.
HOUSE.-Mr. Potter offered a resolu
ton which was adopted, calling on the
Secretary of the Treasury for all the pa
pers pertaining to the late removal of the
Collector at Milwaukee, and as to whether
he was public defaulter.
The House then voted on the referring
to the committee on military affairs, the
West Point Academy bill as returned from
the Senate with an amendment, making an
appropriation for calling into service a
mounted regiment of Texas volunteers
agreed to, Ill against 70.
Mr.. Otero introduced bill authorizing
the President to call into service regi-
ment of volunteers for the suppression OF
hostilities 10 New Mexico--referred to the
committee on military affairs.
The contested election case of William
son against Sickles was considered. but
without action. House adjourned.
SENATE.-Mr. Sumner presented the
memorial of Samuel May, a distinguished
and Aenerable meIchsnt of Boston, and
400 other citizens, praying for the repeal o
the fugitive slave law of 1850; the aboli
ton of slavery in the District of Colum
bia; the prohibition of the inter Stat
slave trade; and the passage of resolu
ton pledging Congress against the admis
sion ofaany new slave States into tn
Union; or the acquisition of any slave ter
ritOry; or tue employment of any slave
by government contractors, officers an
departments of the Federal Government
He moved its reference 10 the iudiciar
committee.
Mr.. Davis moved that it lie on the tabl
carried, yeas 80, nays IL.
Various resolutions were offered, afte
which the Serate adjourned.
Wabash express. [volume] (Terre-Haute, Vigo Co[unty], Ind.) 1841-186?, 1860-03-21
Col. X. w. Thompson.

Since the name of Col. Thompson ap-
peared to the National Call" of the self
styled Union party, some of the Republi
can papers in this State seem disposed to
revive the old charge, made, we believe.
first in our paper, by our predecessor, Of
his having supported Mr.. Fillmore, in
1856, from impure motives-that in fact he
had made an agreement with the Demo.
cratic party to distract the Republican par
ty as much as possible, and for which 10
turn the Democracy should pass a CLAIM
he had against the Government for $40
900. We think this course upop the part
of the Republicans to be unjust and not at
all iudicious. We believe Col. Thompson
10 be gentleman, and his private charac
ter should not be traduced upon mere sus-
picion. The law presumes every man to
be innocent until proved guilty. If a iu-
dicious course had been pursued by the
Republican party in such matters of differ
ence of opinion with the opposition in 1856,
we believe now there would be no ele-
ments left for a third party Let us act
wisely and justly toward our opponents,
and above all not asperse private character
upon mare suspicion Vincennes Gazette.
Wabash express. [volume] (Terre-Haute, Vigo Co[unty], Ind.) 1841-186?, 1860-03-21

RxNovATED.--M. B. Hudson has repaint.
ed his fine store room, and has just receiv.
ed an immense stock of new ware, lamps
CUTLERY, and in fact every thing in his line
which he is now prepared to show and sell
to any who will favor him with a call
The excellent taste exhibited by Mr.. Hud.
son in his selections. is the common theme
of conversation among the ladies of the
city who are acknowledged to he the best
judges in matters OF this sort.
Call aud see his magnificent stock.
Wabash express. [volume] (Terre-Haute, Vigo Co[unty], Ind.) 1841-186?, 1860-03-21
For the Express.
TO NY MOTHER.

My Mother ! thou art growing old
Age has set its seal upon thy brow,
And Time, upon thy lovely face,
Is marking deep, his burrows, now.
And yet, IL seems not long TO thee
Since thou vast young and fair
laughing. merry, thoughtIess girl,
With heart all FIR re from care.
Not long to thee ii seems,
Since thou besamest bride,
: And with the chosen of thy heart.
Thy worldly fortune tried.
say, hast thy bright dreams
or bliss. been realized7
And hast thou known the happiness
Thy heart so eraved and prizedf
Methinks see upon thy brow,
In the deep lines Of care,
And in thy placid, saddenned eye,
Ny answer written there.
1t tells thy wished for happiness.
Which was so dear TO thee,
From care, and disappointment,
And sorrow, was not free.
II says thy cup of bliss,
Was sweet when first twas slipped,
But long ere thou had'st drank thy in,
With bitter IL was mixed.
II tellsthat the IOud hopes,
Which TO birth thy heart had given
Have porished be'e on earth,
To lice again Ia Heapsa.
BLANCHE.
Wabash express. [volume] (Terre-Haute, Vigo Co[unty], Ind.) 1841-186?, 1860-03-21

FOR GOVERNOR.

FOR GOVERNOR,
HENRY s. LANE. of Montgomery.
roR LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR,
OLIVER P. MORTON, of Wayne.
yon SECRETARY OF STATE,
WILLIAM A. PEELLE, of Randolph.
FOR TREASURER OF STATE,
JONATHAN 8. HARVEY, of Clarke
FoR AUDITOR OF STATE,
ALBERT LANCE, of Vigo.
FOR ATTORNEY GENERAL,
JAMES @. JONES. of Vauderburgh.
FoR REPORTER OF SUPREME COURT,
BENJAMIN HARRISON. OF Marion.
FoR CLERK OF SUPREME COURT,
JOHN p. JONES, of Lagrange.
yoR SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION
NILES J. FLETCHER. of Putnam.
Wabash express. [volume] (Terre-Haute, Vigo Co[unty], Ind.) 1841-186?, 1860-03-21

MARRIED.-On the 9th inst. by the Rev.
DR.. Harris, Mr.. JAMES G.. ADAMS of this
city, to Mrs. OATHARINE j. BRENToN of
Clark county, Indiana.
MARRIED.-On Thursday the 18th inst.
by Rev. I. P. Gordon, Dir. W. j. WooD-
SMALL to Miss MARTHA WILLIAMS, both of
Vigo county.
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SANTA FE MAIL.
> AN n Il Ia u ALL.
Tgnrpr<nFNcr Mar

INDEPENDENCE, March 20.
The Santa Fe Mail from Pawnee Forks,
arrived to-day.
Arrangements are made for an escort OF
troops twice a month with mail going aud
coming. All the mails laying at Pawnee
Fork to the 9Th inst, have gone through
Very few Indians were seen, and those
were friendly.
Parker's train Of 25 wagons was passed
at Diamond Springs coming in for goods.
The grass in the valleys of the plains is
getting good. almost enough for mules.
Great indignation is felt here in regard
TO Gov. Stewards action in not promptly
signing the Railroad bill.
The weather is warm aud pleasant. The
Missouri river is very low and falling
Wabash express. [volume] (Terre-Haute, Vigo Co[unty], Ind.) 1841-186?, 1860-03-21

FoRruSArE.-It is said that ]. Milton
Sanders has disposed of his right to the
noted Water Gas Patent for the United
States aud Territories for $500, 900; and
has sold his right in Cuba for 5000, 000.--
He has now applied for a patent in Eng
land and other countries, and if he sue
ceeds, he will be the richest man 10 the
United States