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Wabash express. [volume] (Terre-Haute, Vigo Co[unty], Ind.) 1841-186?, 1860-01-25
Proceedings OF the Young Mems OPP.
position Club.

The club was organized by calling O. z
Hosford to the chair and appointing W
81. Fairbanks Secretary. The committee
appointed at previous meeting made the
following report. which after a thorough
discussion was adopted:
believing that the existence Of the Union
Of the States Of our confederacy-the pres
ervaiion of national reputation and digni
ty-the maintenance of just rights between
the Federal and State Governments-of do
nestle concord and amity among all of the
cilizens the Union-the security Of q
citizen Of State in his right to life. liberty
property and the pursuit of Happiness
against lawless invasion In whichever State
he may be-ih the equal right OF every
citizen, native and foreign born. to the pro
lection Of the Government wherever h
may be while engaged in lawful pursuits
the preservation and protection Of the
Territories Of the Union against the iniru'
sion Of slavery-and an impartial and eco.
nomical administration of public affairs re.
quire return to the principles. opinions
and practice Of those who formed and first
administered this Government-and
Believing that the principles of the So
called Democratic Party as proclaimed by
the President. his friends and supporters
are in direct conflict with the true interests
and purposes Of this Government and de.
parture from the rules and principles frs,
established. We, the young men OF Harri'
son Township. opposed to such Democra.
cy. the more effectually to maintain and dis.
seminate our principles do hereby form an
Association under the following rules:
THIS Association shall be called the OPP
position Club Of Harrison Township. and
It's officers shall consist Of President, two
Vice Presidents, Secretary. Treasurer, and
an Executive COMMITTEES of twelve mem
bers.'
The officers shall perform the duties
usually belonging to their respective off,
ceS anu t0tif TERM W tui tuc tCthh VI
three months. ser
The Executive Committee shall have the
general management and control Of the in.
terests OF the Club-use the funds aud dc
all such acts as may further the objects oil
this Association"
The regular meeting shall be held on the
frat and third Monday evenings Of each
month.
The Club then proceeded 10 the election
Of officers to serve during the ensuing three
months. a'
A. B. CRANE, Presipcnt
O. A, Goopwrs. Vice President;
q. W. NArLcn.
A. W. MApfsos. Secretary;
W. r. MsKrAE. Treasurer.
Wabash express. [volume] (Terre-Haute, Vigo Co[unty], Ind.) 1841-186?, 1860-01-25
Another Outrage.

We have learnd from a gentleman resi-
ding in the south part of this county. that
Solomon Mckinney. we'll known In that
section as Campbellitc minister, has re-
Gently returned from Texas with fur
Tough and pass written on his back. The
gentleman referred to is we'll known about
Newtown and Pleasant Hill, in Montgom-
cry county, and we have heard that an ac-
tusl inspection of his back in both of
these places left no doubt in the minds of
those who saw it that he had received
most unmerciful flaggelation. We learn
that Mr. Mckinney with his wife. and an
acquaintance also with his wife, went TO
Texas some time since on visit to friends
residing there. 1t is said that the reve.
rend gentleman while in this country en-.
tanned serious doubts as to whether black
men had souls at sill, and was considered
decided y o.slavery in his notions.
While in Texas he was invited to preach
a sermon on the duties of master and slave
which he did. He was soon after wait.
ed on by company Of men with request
to leave the country az once, and one Of
the party by way of enforcing attention to
the order, shot at him, without, however,
injuring him. He commenced making i'm
mediate arrangements to lave. That
same night, no wever, company of men
again called OF him at midnight, and un.
der pretence Of csrrying him and his friend
beyond the reach of a mob. which was
represented as on the way To hang them,
got them away some distance from the
house, bound their hands and administer
ed to Ihem ten la>hrs apiece. making about
eighty lsshes for ach one OF the prisoners.
They were then released with positive
orders tn leave at once. which they did
Mr. McKinney's friend is said 10 be man
eighty years of age. and he is probably fif.
~. These are facts as currently reported
in the neighborhood of Newtown, Sugar
Grove and Pleasant Hill, where the parties
are we'll known. and given TO Us by Mr..
Aaron lnsley, a we'll known and highly
respectable farmer of that neighborhood.
OuIages less than this have revolution
ICED many a government--cost many a
king his ,hrons-many a drsPot his liie.-
IL the Union is TO be cemented by blood OF
Northern citizens dashed from their backs
by Southern slave drivers and ruffians, con-
servatism will som be at a discount.-La-
Jayette Journal Of the 10Th inst.
Wabash express. [volume] (Terre-Haute, Vigo Co[unty], Ind.) 1841-186?, 1860-01-25
Catch Him-Grab Him,

Yesterday. in broad daylight when the
people were stirring too and fro along our
streets. a csdaverous looking Yankee with
large snd very suspicious looking carpet
sack 10 his hand. dashed into our sanctum
and absolutely asked US, If he could sell us
one Of "Helper's Impending Crisis."-thus
most traitorously giving circulation to an
incendiary book and aiming this bold stab
at the North. We did not have him i'm.
mediately arrested but we ought to. We
did not propose tar aud feathers-but he
ought to have them. But there is one thing
however we did do, and we hope our pro-
slavery Democratic friends may not forget
this act Of patriotism-we did refuse, most
peremptorily and Indignantly refuse to buy
one-for we had purchased one several
weeks ago aud had read 1t with the most
profound interest. and had derived vast
amount Of information from IL, and we
could not see tho propriety Of purchasing
another, -ain't we true to the North, Cook
erlyf
Wabash express. [volume] (Terre-Haute, Vigo Co[unty], Ind.) 1841-186?, 1860-01-25

The people settled into the conviction
that there is no power in ,the Federal Gov
eminent to drotect each aud every State
they will demand that swords be secured
and weapons restored to their hands for
their protection. The perpetuity Of the
Union is involved in tins question. He
could demonstrate that there was 90
wrong in this Union for which the Consti.
tuition has hot provided remedy. He
read the 9TH section Of the 9TH article of
the Constitution to show that it guarantees
10 every State Republican form Of gov
eminent ssd protection against invasion.
Mr.. Fesssoden defended the Republican
party from the charge of agitation and al.
tributed the excitement 10 the country TO
the Kansas Nebraska act.
Mr. Douglas reterted. after which the
Senate adjourned.
Wabash express. [volume] (Terre-Haute, Vigo Co[unty], Ind.) 1841-186?, 1860-01-25
Iowa Senator.

The Legislature of Iowa, as the tele
graph announced few days ago. has re
elected Hon. james Harlan for another
term iu the U. 8. Senate. in this the Re
publicans Of Iewa have dooe well. Mr
Harlan is fast tskiug position rs one OF Tho
able men in the councils Of the nation. dc
is moral, upright Christian gentleman
possessing pure heart and clear head
We knew him well in years gone by. W.
knew him when the plastic hand OF Col
lege life was giving form and shape to The
failure man. We hare watched him with
much interest ever since. and We now tak'
this occasion TO herald him as one OF thu
controlling minds Of this great VEST
Iowa, in our judgment, will always b
proud Of her Senator.
Wabash express. [volume] (Terre-Haute, Vigo Co[unty], Ind.) 1841-186?, 1860-01-25
The 0yationalsv I'm Council.

The "N ational Democrats, as they call
themselyes-the "Dauites," as they are
called by the Douglas worsfippers-mel
in State Convention, in Springfield, for the
purpose of enunciating their faith, and ap
pointing delegates to represent Illinois in
the Charleston Convention. Hon. John
Dougherty, of Union county, presided.-
They adopted the following:
Resoived, That the territory of the Uni
ted States is the common property OF the
people thereof; that neither Congress nor
The people Of the Territories can prohibit
slavery therein; that the constitution, as
interpreted by tina Supreme Court OF the
United states, guarantees to tie slavehold
er the right to take his slaves into the ter
ri,ories and bold them there as property
and pledges the Federal Government te
protect him in the peaceable possession Of
such property in any territory Of the Uni
ted states, and that all territorial enact
ments tending to destroy the right 30 judi
eiousIy determined by said Court in The
so.called Dred Scott decision, are uncon
stitutional, revolutionary and void.
Wabash express. [volume] (Terre-Haute, Vigo Co[unty], Ind.) 1841-186?, 1860-01-25
Encourage your own Mechanics.

Encourage your own Mechanics.
See advertisement of removal of the
Builders Depot. An experience Of twenty
years must give to the proprietor such ad.
vantages as must be beneficial to those Of
us wanting work in his line.
We again repeat. encourage your own
mechanics; il will have many happy re.
suits. The thousands of dollars yearly
sent to foreign cities for work that can be
manufactured here. il retained among our
own mechanics, would prove God .send
to all. Look around you now and see the
shops, closed. men out Of employ ment
and whyf This question conld better an.
swered by visiting the places Of those who
make it business to import foreign work
If you wish our mechanics to be prompt in
their business relations. encourage them
in their efforts to make your city a manu-
featuring one. 1t will advance the inter
ests OF all of you, and mako the city i'm
prove faster thany anything else. Your
pockets will all be benefited by encoura.
ging your own mechanics, aud surely that
is an object, to all concerned.
Read Mr.. Shafer's advertissment-he is
one Of our best and most energetic mechan.
les.
Wabash express. [volume] (Terre-Haute, Vigo Co[unty], Ind.) 1841-186?, 1860-01-25

The Mass CONVENTION local editor
of the Journal desires US to explain the ap-
parent Inconsistency of the Republicans in
appointing delegates to the Mass Convex
ton TO be held in Indianapolis on the 22d
of February. We will agree to do SO
when our neighbor will explain the obuious
inconsistency in the Democratic Convention
recently held in indianapolis, lnstructing
for Douglas and tten turning around i'm
mediately and endorsing the administra
tons of James Buchanan and Gov. Will
lard, both avowed enemies, aud the former
an unrelenling and bitter enemy of Judge
Douglas, and TO crown all, nominating Q
State ticket. every man of whom is Lee
compton Democrat.
Wabash express. [volume] (Terre-Haute, Vigo Co[unty], Ind.) 1841-186?, 1860-01-25


81 The idea which originated in Vir-
glnia. ofeallingin Louis Napoleon TO help
The South m Gaze of q dissolution ofths
Union, seems to be spreading. DR.. Nc.
Dowsll, of ST. Louis. says that as soon as
the South breaks from the North IL will
call 10 the aid Of Louis Napoleon to help
|. subdue the dnmineerin Yankees. This
opportunity offered to Louis Napoleon"
he remarks, "and we should see 300, 900
Frenchmen quartered a. New Orleans and
ct the Chesapeake, and the South would
command the Mississippi Valley aud whip
Ohio, Indiana and Illinois into her South
ern confederscy. At the mouth Of the Ohio
would be toll gate for the entire products
Of this vide and fertile country, while our
railroad bridges would be burned ana the
tracks in every quarter snapped like spi-
der's web by the hurricane Of civil war"
Wabash express. [volume] (Terre-Haute, Vigo Co[unty], Ind.) 1841-186?, 1860-01-25
City Graded Sc n OOI.

The examination of the pupils OF Prof
Moore's Graded School commenced at
o'clock yesterday afternoon. A large num-
Der of the patrons and friends of the School
we're present, aud all seemed much inter-
ested in the proceedings. The exanina
ton commenced as usual with the primary
classes. or Department No. /. under the
control of Miss NJ. Grover. The pupils iu
this department are generally q"ite young.
many mere beginners, but by the ready
manner in which they performed their sev-
eral duties, they gave uumistakable evi
dence that their teacher had neither been
idle or negligent. The department con-
tains about 40 pupils. and when assembled
together form very interesting juvenile
army. The music by the children in this
department, yesterday. formed very plea
SAINT feature of the examination.
The exercises will be resumed to-day,
commencing at 9 o'clock, A. NJ. All are
invited.
Wabash express. [volume] (Terre-Haute, Vigo Co[unty], Ind.) 1841-186?, 1860-01-25
WASHINGTON ITEMS.

WAsHiSeroS. Jan. -.
The New Orleans Picsyune Of Tuesday
last learns from Galveston that Cortinas
has recrossed the Rio Grande 80 miles
above Brownsville. with 800 men.
The Times correspondents says the dif.
ficulties in the Cabinet are two fold the
first With p. N. General Holt. who refuses
to hold Office unless liberty is given him To
remove Isaac Cook from the Chicago Poet
Office.
The second is with the Secretary Of War
who insists on ordering of TO Florida,
Capt. Montgomery @. Meigs. nov engaged
on the Aqueduct here. JET Davis and
Senator Toombs resist this, and the Presi-
dent takes part with them. Mr.. Floyd
seems resolved however 70 have his ews
vay.
Wabash express. [volume] (Terre-Haute, Vigo Co[unty], Ind.) 1841-186?, 1860-01-25

IL Disraeli was lately descsnting upon
readers at party Of the thsroh given oy
Gladstone, and divided them into four
elasse. The 6rst he compared to an hour
glass, their reading being as the sand-it
runs in and out, aud leaves not vestige
behind. A second class. he said, resem'
bled a spouge-which imbibed everything
and RETURNS it in nearly tho same state. on.
" a little dirtier A third class be Iiken
ed to jelly bag-which SLOWS all that Il
pure to pass away, and retains Only the
refuse and the dregs. The fourth class hi
compared TO the slaves in 0olconda' Who
easiisg aide all that is worthless, preserve
only the pure germs.
We do NOT wish TO be facetious, but in
deed it does seem to us our distinguished
peigh,.or Of the Journal fills precisely the
idea Of the Jelly bag"
Wabash express. [volume] (Terre-Haute, Vigo Co[unty], Ind.) 1841-186?, 1860-01-25
NrrpFp.-The side alks ON North At

NEEpEp.-The sidewalks on North 4th
street need improvement very badly. For
a week back they have been at times al
most impossible. A good pavement along
the entire length of the street would add
vastly to the convenience of pedestrians
No street in the city is more used, with the
single exception of Main street. aud every
citizen, almost, in Terre-Haute, is interest
ed in having this street in good condition
that their children who attend the Graded
School may not be compelled to wade
through mud and water four times day.
Wabash express. [volume] (Terre-Haute, Vigo Co[unty], Ind.) 1841-186?, 1860-01-25

MEAT AND GRooERIEs-We take pleasure
in calling attention to the advertisement
of Voris d Ishcl 20 be found in another col
umn. Mr.. Voris is we'll known to our citi-
zens as man worthy the confidence and
patronage of the public. and his name and
connection with the firm is guarantee for
his associate. We hope they may receive
a liberal share Of patronage.
Wabash express. [volume] (Terre-Haute, Vigo Co[unty], Ind.) 1841-186?, 1860-01-25

DIED On the oath inst, of Pneumonia.
CHARLES CoEBES, aged 80 years.
His funeral will take place from his faith
er's residence, two miles South of the city.
on Wednesday, the 25th, at ! o'clock. The
friends of the family are invited TO attend,
without further notice.
Wabash express. [volume] (Terre-Haute, Vigo Co[unty], Ind.) 1841-186?, 1860-01-25
uM G. P. Bri.ter. edi,ress Of Il

" Mrs. @. P. Brister, editress Of the
Newark tO.) Times. writes in her paper OF
Jan. 30, 1859, as follows
We know that Dr.. Roback's Scandana.
Wan Remedies are all they claim to be -
The DR.. presented US with few bottles Of
his Scandinavian Blood Purifier and box.
es Of his Blood lis last summer. which
put new life into US. They invigoratp,
strengthen, and leave the system in bet
ter condition than stimulants usually do,
aud have no depressing effect. We feel
safe In recommending the Blood Purifier
to all suffering from debility. be the cause
what IT may, the Pills have this peculiari-
ty, they are POWERFULLY active. and at the
same time leave the patient stronger and
in an improved condition, different from
most drastic remedies. Try them with
the Blood Purifier and you will feel
like many who have been relieved. aud
willing to add your testimony 10 their Ell
csey. Bee advertisement. ldwoaw
Wabash express. [volume] (Terre-Haute, Vigo Co[unty], Ind.) 1841-186?, 1860-01-25

ar We see our friend John Hanna. Esq,
of Greeucastle is favorably spoken Of, fol
Reporter of the decisions of our Supreme
Court. There is no more fitting man fol
that place in the State, than Mr.. Hanna
he is a ripe scholar and clear, sound
lawyer.
Robert Z. Craig, Esq, of Newport, is
also favorably spoken of by his friends for
the same place. Those who know Mr.
Craig speak in the highest terms of his
qualifications
Wabash express. [volume] (Terre-Haute, Vigo Co[unty], Ind.) 1841-186?, 1860-01-25

Miss Cecilia Stevens. niece Of Judgs
Stevens Of this city, died Saturday from
injuries received at the Pemberton Mil &C.
cideut
The ooroner's inquest is approaching .
conclusion. Several witnesses we're exsn.
ined to-day. regarding the construction Of
the mill, but nothing new was slieitsd.
Wabash express. [volume] (Terre-Haute, Vigo Co[unty], Ind.) 1841-186?, 1860-01-25
Aco,nryr-Last eveuiur as a little

AcciDESr.-Lsst evening, as little son
of Capt. Moore, of the firm of Ross II
Moore, was crossing the canal on the ice,
he was precipitated into the canal by the
ice breaking under him, and was, with
great difficulty. rescued from watery
grave. When we last heard from him, it
was supposed that he would. without
doubt, recover.
Wabash express. [volume] (Terre-Haute, Vigo Co[unty], Ind.) 1841-186?, 1860-01-25

II A "esnman oh color" passing up
Main street yesterday. with heavy plank
of the Democratic platform on board, ran
against an awning post. when he indg
nan,ly exclaimed: Look out sab ] IL q
man. too, IL You IT,"
Wabash express. [volume] (Terre-Haute, Vigo Co[unty], Ind.) 1841-186?, 1860-01-25

IL Miss Sprague has been speaking TO
large and delighted audiences, at the City
School House, and will lecture again this
evening. Let all who love TO listen to ell
oquence, turn out tonight.
Wabash express. [volume] (Terre-Haute, Vigo Co[unty], Ind.) 1841-186?, 1860-01-25

LOST of the stage raining between Ter
-Haute and Clinton on Saturday morn
ing, Jan. 18th, small red trunk, with the
name "Hennessey on one end of it. The
6nder will be rewarded by leaving the
same at the Buntin HOuse.
L. FULLER.
Wabash express. [volume] (Terre-Haute, Vigo Co[unty], Ind.) 1841-186?, 1860-01-25

SrsrENpED.-The Daily Reveille, We are
informed, has ceased 10 exist. Cause, n
prevalent scarcity of profits. somewhat
prevalent disease among newspapers, in
| these latter days.
Wabash express. [volume] (Terre-Haute, Vigo Co[unty], Ind.) 1841-186?, 1860-01-25

" Col. J. M. Ea.,in, Of the Coles Coun-
ty Ledger. has been. for day or two, 10
The city, Mr.. Ess,in 10 very earnest In
the support OF the Little Giant" but will
not Ego" the other phase Of Democracy.
Wabash express. [volume] (Terre-Haute, Vigo Co[unty], Ind.) 1841-186?, 1860-01-25
ALABAMA LEGISLATURES.
MoSrooNrnY, Ala. Jan. 3

MoSrooNEnY, Ala, Jan. %.
The House has passed by large major.
ity bill to charter q bank in Mobile. A
proviso thereof requires the stockholders
to take q certain amount OF stock 10 tho
Great Central RI. from Montgomery to
Decstur. Ala. The bill will probably pass
the Senate.
Wabash express. [volume] (Terre-Haute, Vigo Co[unty], Ind.) 1841-186?, 1860-01-25

" The Wabash is falling very rapidly,
and we are told BY prophet that It is =
sure indication Of speedy and great rise.
Farmers along the river, and others in.
tsrsstsd, will please take notice and go /.
ei.n themselves accordingly.
Wabash express. [volume] (Terre-Haute, Vigo Co[unty], Ind.) 1841-186?, 1860-01-25

IL The steamer Caroline was at our
landing yesterday on her way down. She
uuloaded at this port LOG sacks of corn as
signed to Shoemaker L Co.
Wabash express. [volume] (Terre-Haute, Vigo Co[unty], Ind.) 1841-186?, 1860-01-25

pThe Little Rock Democrat has ih
nodssty TO say il the people Of the North
"rsally desire . continuance Of the Union,
Let them vote for the nominee of the
Chsrlestoe Convention"
Wabash express. [volume] (Terre-Haute, Vigo Co[unty], Ind.) 1841-186?, 1860-01-25

r We believe our credulous neighbor
few days ago. "bloviated over the sue
cess of Douglas in Minnesota, and said
that State Was sure for him in the Charles
ton Convention. We thought then it was
about as certain for him as was Indiana,
neither of which will give him their entire
vote ia that Convention. Here j. what a
| letter-wIiter, an eye witness of the Conven-
tion in Minnesota, says Of It's action, and
Of the way the Douglas men, in their zeal
we're hit Speaking of the endorsement Of
Douglas. the writer says:
This quasi endorsement Of Douglas is
heraded by Douglas papers as Douglas
triumph. Your correspondent states mast
positively, that among the eight Delegates
elected tbers are but fno who are positive.
ly Douglas men. Even one of these is re-
garded a. doubtful As Minnesota is en-
ritlpd to only four votes in the Charleston
Convention, it will be seen at once. il your
CORES pendent is correctly informed. that
Mr.. Douglas has but one vote from Mime
sota. The other six are Lying about
loose," ready to be off-red to any man but
Douglas. The following is list Of the
Delegates. with u disgHosis of their politi-
cal conditIon:
Willis A. Gorman-Douglas sure.
James NJ. Cavanaugh-Pretsnded Doug.
iasit-, but of easy virtue.
Grorge L. Becker-A LecomPtonite in
disguise
A. NJ. Fridl~y-Ditto.
H.h Shirlr, -Admnistra,ion Democrat.
W. w. Phelps-l,itto.
Al. Edgrrion-V-ry uncertain.
]. Travis R"sser-is an +. r. ", and
fanatical in favor Of slavery.
Your correspondent has given you the
simple facts IL the case-that il, that Doug
Ias was fairly beaten in the Convention by
Administration officials, but as peace.
vffrriug for the sake OF harmony. IN the
tullnrss of their power, they gave the
Douglas wing single vote, aud quasi
endorsement Of their champion. Set down
Minnesota az 3 TO against Douglas at
Charleston.
Wabash express. [volume] (Terre-Haute, Vigo Co[unty], Ind.) 1841-186?, 1860-01-25

TO. 8. M.-Tbere will be no meeting
Of Iron Mask Lodge to night. in conse-
quepcs 81 the absence Of the Grand Com
nandsr, Bro. paylsss W. Hanna.
Wabash express. [volume] (Terre-Haute, Vigo Co[unty], Ind.) 1841-186?, 1860-01-25

The chair appointed Messrs. Durham ,
Silyerthorn and Allen a committee to pro-
cure room for meeting of the Club.
The Club then adjourned to meet on
Monday evening, Jan. 30th.
@. E. HOSFORD, Ch'mn.
III. FAIRBANKS. Sec'y.
Wabash express. [volume] (Terre-Haute, Vigo Co[unty], Ind.) 1841-186?, 1860-01-25

II A New York correspondent of the
Richmond Enquirer says there IL conspir
sey 10 the Empire State to defeat Henry A.
wiss for the Presidency. John Van Blu.
$50 10 81 the head OF the movement
Wabash express. [volume] (Terre-Haute, Vigo Co[unty], Ind.) 1841-186?, 1860-01-25

U Prentice says, that Il Is strange that
Mr.. Porter 10 taking the starch out Of Mr..
Davis, should hass raised his eAsisr.
Wabash express. [volume] (Terre-Haute, Vigo Co[unty], Ind.) 1841-186?, 1860-01-25

IL The Gem left for Attica yesterday,
will be down this evening.
Wabash express. [volume] (Terre-Haute, Vigo Co[unty], Ind.) 1841-186?, 1860-01-25

Building No. i42 Broadway burned ear.
ly this morning. Il vas occupied BY Lock.
wood a Henry. ciothisrs. Loss $50. 10000
insured
Wabash express. [volume] (Terre-Haute, Vigo Co[unty], Ind.) 1841-186?, 1860-01-25

u Ssllie st. Cair is playing to crowd
ed houses, at Indianapolis.