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Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1860-09-08
PHILADELPHIA.

Class No. s. Oak and hardwood class No. 8, White pine
spruce, juniper &C. class No. Z, lime, haI plaster class
No. H. Iron, mon spikes nails class No. T. stee class
No. IA, Files class No. Is, Paints, oils and glass No. IT,
Ship eh2ndry class No. IL HardEare No. lS staion-
class No. 10, FreEOod class - Hay straw: class
No. 81, Provender class No. - Charcoal o. sper
and ubrcating oils class &C. gers class No ~ Auth
cite coal class No. D. Breed Top semi 6isinOus coal
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1860-09-08

THE CROPS IN GREAT Britain.
: Thn

The Ry New Yorker peaks length Of the disasters that
h,v fs the otat7 crop in sections u tbs etae.
In many mares tie rot ha entirely destroyed them,
pecai il hi, the case where The hills close toge hr
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1860-09-08

Class No. J. Bricks class Yellow pine uuter; class
No s. Oak and hardwood class No g. White pine spruce uni
per- &c class No y Lime hair plaster eass no g.
travel and sand class 10 H. Iron, spikes class
No. r. Steel class No. D. Pig iron class No. a. Files class
No. IS, Pans oils and glass class No l6 Ship chandlery:
class No. u, Hardware class NO. T. Stationery class 70,
freToOd class No 90 Hay and Straw class Nc. 81 Provender
n. D. Charcoal class No Beng packing and hoss
class No. "a, Sperm and lubrzng oils; 81 Anira
cite coal class No % Richmond or Virginia class No 90
60 I...lL -. -.a.I
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1860-09-08

Class No ,, Yellow pine class No. g. YelloW-pae
lumber class No g. White zine, spruce, juniper
Cement Class no. 3, Gravel and sand class Iron
iron nails and spikes slsss No. T. steel class No. b. Pig iron
ellts No. a. Files; class No IS, Paints oils and glass cas-
No 49, Ship ehandery class No. Il, Hardware c No. L.
Stationery class No. ~ Has and Straw class 40 - Proven
der class No p, Charcoal class No "a Sperm Iabreat
ing ellis class No e6 Auge class No. q, Anhrace coal
class No. 20 Cumberland htumnous eca No. % Dad
semi btumn0us coal eass No 81 Replacing galleries
Naval Hospital.
Wabash express. [volume] (Terre-Haute, Vigo Co[unty], Ind.) 1841-186?, 1860-07-18
IteasssmbIing OF the delegates.

TUESDAY, July 18th, 1850.
The delegates of the Opposition Con-
veution, appointed by the several Town
ships of vigo county, to hold . Conven.
ton on the 2eth Of May uls.. having been
called upon to meet sgsin for the purpose
of nominating a Candidate for Represen-
tative in the place of John P. Usher Esq,
who had declined a nomination-met at
the Court House, at 10 o'clock, July 18th
1860. and were called to order by D W.
Minshsll. E.q, and the former Secretary
B. W. Osborn.
The list Of delegates having been called,
q response from each Township was made,
aud the object of the meeting having been
stated. by the chair. on motion Of r. N.
Hudson, Esq, the delegates from each
Township and Ward, were permitted to
retire for consultstion--sfter the following
nominations had been made for the con.
sIderstion Of the Convention - James
Hook, Nathaniel Lee. and Philip Ran.
dolph, DR.. Lee, and T. Forest declining.
On motion Of Jno. P. Baird, Esq, each
Township was permitted 10 regulate its
own vote-whereupon the ballot was had
resulting as follows: James Hook received
2Ii, and Nathaniel Lee 65 votes. Mr.. Lee
having received g majority of all the votes
pollsj was declared duly nominated for
Representative
Upon motion OF X. y. Hudson, Esq.,
the following Resolutions was adopted.
RssOlped. That we are opposed TO any
and all legislation in regard to taking
back, or keeping in repair, the Wabash d
Erie Canal, or any part thereof.
Alexander Cooper. Esq, was nominated
by reclamation county Surveyor.
The Convention then sdjourned after
giving three long. loud. and hearty cheers
for ABRAHAM LINCOLN of Illinois.
ID. W. MINSHALL, Prest.
Bw OSBORN. sec'y.
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For the Express.
B. " OSBORN. Sec'y


SULLIVAN, July ID. 1850
Nh. EDIToR II ia well known through
out this Judicial district. that Captain Jos.
W. Briggs is DESTROYS of obtaining the
domination for Judge, Of the district,
composed Of Sullivan, vigo. aud Parke,
and as the Captain is an old resident Of
this part Of the State. thaviag lived here
some 30 years. and has done considerable
for his party, and in the service Of his
country. We feel that it is time that be 10
receiving the reward which he deserves.
During the Mexican war. Captain Briggs
served as Captain Of q company from this
county, and was one Of those who won the
glorious victory at the battle Of Buena
Vista, where our soldiers fosght foe of
Eve 10 one, aud We think that his services
to his country, deserve some gift from
the hands Of his fellow citizens. Captain
Briggs, also served in the Legislature,
some years ago, but owing to his county
being so strongly Democratic, he was bea.
ten. when he ran the second time; but az
his is not political Office, vi ich he now
asks for. We think that the people should
give it him; particularly as he 10 an old
Lawyer aud good scholar, being q thorough
graduate Viewing things as We do. we
think that the above named gentleman,
should be the nominee Of the Convention
Of the 23rd.
We will venture to say, that, il Captain
Briggs, is nominated for this office, he will
run the Democratic Candidate closely, il
he does not actually beat 10 this county, a.
he has great many Democratic friends,
who will vote for him, for Judicial Of.
fee. while they would not for political
Que. But II any other man 10 nominated
by said Convention, for said Office, he will
be beaten in this county. by all the Dem.
ocrstic majority. We make these state
msnts. because We are personally scqusin
ted with the Captain, and know him to be |
an honest and upright man, and who
would make good aud impartial Judge,
and We would like TO SEES him get the Of
Gee. We hope that the Delegates and PsO'
pie Of Psrke aud yigo. will think Of these
things, and will unite with the Delegation
from Sullivan In the nomination Of Gap.
tam Joseph W. Briggs.
Yours, one who 10 not in favor Of the
Captain from political preferences. but b.
Dsuss hs sughs " hsvs We sAss.
Wabash express. [volume] (Terre-Haute, Vigo Co[unty], Ind.) 1841-186?, 1860-07-18

This gentleman. the DSuglAs Candidate
for Governor in the State of Illinois. made
speech in this city on Friday evening.
In that speech he struck the key note of
the coming Campaign, 10 our sister State.
He said "that if the seceeding Southern
wing OF the Democratic party, or the
Northern Black Republican party. either,
triumphed in this contest, disunion was
invitable; aud the only thing to prevent a
dissolution of the Union. was to rally to
the standard Of Stephen A. Douglas. That
he stood the medium between those two
extremes, the full exponsnt of the great
National Democratic party" This is the
key note giving the great thought upon
which the fight in Illinois is to be waged
and Dick Yates must prepare to meet this
"cunningly devised" issue square in ths
face. 1t is the only issue however, left The
Douglas wing. and needs only few SHARP
threats to be laughed at by an incredalcu'
people.
Wabash express. [volume] (Terre-Haute, Vigo Co[unty], Ind.) 1841-186?, 1860-07-18

III Mr.. Douglas, in the United States
Senate. shortly before the meeting of the
Charleston Convention, announced in
straightforward aud truthful manner the
result Of his labors in respect to the exteu.
sion of slavery. We copy from that speech
as much as is pertinent. Mr.. Douglas
ssid
my views were incorporated into the
compromise measures Of 1850. Has the
South been excluded from all the territory
acquired from Mexico2 What says the
bill from the House of Representatives
now on your table, repeating the slave
code 10 New Mexico established by the
people themselves 1t is part Of the his
tory of the country that under this doc
trine of non Intervention, this doctrine
that you delight to call squatter sovereign.
ty. the people Of New Mexico have intro.
duced aud protected slavery 10 the whole
Of that Territory. Uuder this doctrine,
they have converted tract of free terrific.
ry into slave territory. more than & We times
the size OF the State of New York. Un-
der this doctrine slavery has been extern
ded from the Rio Grande 10 the Gulf Of
California, and from the line of the Re-
public OF M' xico, not ouly up TO 80 deg.
30 min, but up TO 38 deg.-giving you a
degree aud a aalf more slave territory than
YOU ever claimed. You asked only up to
Sc deg 80 min, and nou-intervention has
given you up to 80 deg. degree and
half more than you asked"
That is what Mr.. Douglas has done.
he has been instrumental in converting
tract of free territory into slave territory,
more than five times the size of the State
of New York; be has secured the extern
sion of Slavery from the Rio Grande to
the Gulf of California, and from the line |
Of the Republic Of Mexico, up to 80 deg.
"a degree and a half further than the
South ever claimed. This is his own Lap.
guage; and be has neither friend nor foe in
he country who will deny ils truthmlness.
gJ Rev. Cyrus Mutt, of Asbury Univer-
.ity. was elected. at the meetirg OF the
Trustees on Thursday last. President Of
he State University st Bloomington.
Wabash express. [volume] (Terre-Haute, Vigo Co[unty], Ind.) 1841-186?, 1860-07-18
THE GATHERING.

The heavy boon. Of cannon aroused our
citizens from their slumbers at early dawn,
yesterday morning, the long to be remem-
bered 18th of July and the signs Of
PREPARATION for gala day were visible on
every band.
By nine o'clock the streets were crowded
with people hurryiDg hiIher aud thither'
Wagons flied with the honest. hard listed
yeomanry, the sturdy farmers. their wives
and children came pouring in on every
street.
Wide Awakes we're seen hurrying to
Head Quarters. banners and flags were fly =
ing 10 all parts of the city, and soon the
Marshal of the day and his assistants we're
seen.dasbips to and fro. issuing their or
dsrs,
TIE MARSHALL WIDE AwAKEs AND Rail
SPLITTERs.
At quarter to 10. the Chief Marshal
attended by Wachters admirable Band,
met the Marshall Wide Awakes and
Rail Splitters who had turned out to the
number Of two hundred. with fine dis
play Of banners. flags and Notices.
They were accompanied by the Marshall
Brass Band .di>coursing most choice music
They were escorted through the streets and
much admired.
Among their decorations was transpsr
eucy. bearing the following inscriptions
and devises:
Isi. "old Abe 80 years ago. (devise
IAN uneouth youth driving an Ok team, }
now the peoples choice for President in
1850.
2nd. Devise-A SIaveocrat leading .
lapk Jack Ass, and totibg 90 his shoulder
. barefooted human chattle, inscribed, 81
am going to Kansas with NY property. for
Buck says Rave right TO hold It there,
by the Constitution"
Bird. IS. A Douglas after the Charles
ton Convection. Dsviss-Douglas, witt
clasped hands, exclaimiug ia deep anguish,
"Oi Gravyi" HIS hat sits on the ground
10 the rear, with scroll hanging out in.
seribed, Slavery" In front is ship
her top gallant inscribed, for Salt RIVER
on her hull the polite invitation. come
aboard Dog"
4th {" Hannibal Hsmlin the candidate for
Wee President. Our meo are honest
Our cause is just. Truth will prevail"
After the Marsh all. came the delegation
fyou, Sugar Greek. composed Of about fifty
wagons filed to their utmost pscity.
showing that Sugar Greek is wide awake
TO the calls Of patriotism. They were pro.
vidgd with flags aud banners. and served
CRAFTY 70 swell the crowd already in the
city. -
The Prairie,on delegation came nert,
comprising some twenty or thirty wagons,
which was met and conducted through the |
streets by Assistant Marshal Hsberly -
This delegation was led BY . wagon With
Wabash express. [volume] (Terre-Haute, Vigo Co[unty], Ind.) 1841-186?, 1860-07-18

LIGHT IN EeYPT.-A young gentleman of
Louisville, KY, was in our Office few
days ago, and during a conversation he
informed Us that he had been travelling
through southern Illinois, for some time
past. and that the most wonderful changes
were going on in the state of political feel
ing in that part of.the country. He said
that in counties where he could not find
Republican in 1856, that they now had
Republican clubs. numbering 200 mem
bers and upward. He said further, that
about four ffths Of those who voted for
Fillmore in 1856, would now vote for Lin
coin. Our visitor is Bell and Everett
man.
Wabash express. [volume] (Terre-Haute, Vigo Co[unty], Ind.) 1841-186?, 1860-07-18
Public Speaking

WV. G. COFFIN. candidate for Cong
gress, will address his fellow citizens OF
this Congressional District at the follow
ing times ard places :
CLAY COUNTY.
Poland, Wednesday Is, ,p IN.
Bowling Green, Thursday, 10. at night.
ASHORE. Friday. 90, at p. m.
Brazil, Friday 20, at night.
PUTNAM COUNTY.
Manhattan, Saturday 81, l,p.m.
Grpencastle, Saturday 81, at night.
cambridge, Monday %. Ppm.
Carpebter.viile, Monday %, at night.
Russelsville, Tuesday "a. 1,p.m.
Col. Thomas a. Nelson, aud other can
didates for Congress, are respectfully in.
vited TO be present.
Wabash express. [volume] (Terre-Haute, Vigo Co[unty], Ind.) 1841-186?, 1860-07-18

Aaskes, with torches. 10 the procession.
and as they proceeded dsvn Wabash street,
displaying many picturesque uanoeuvers.
marching and countermsrehing. forming
now in sections and now in line. they
seemed at many times like huge frey
serpent. twisting and turning in divers
ways until its head reached the eastern
door OF the Court House, while its body
and tail was still encireling two sides Of
the public SQUARE. The Court House was
packed to its utmost capacity long before
the speaking commenced. and when Mr.
Hassaurek again commenced addressing
the people, he was compelled to speak
from the eastern door. and the crowd out
side filled almost the whole space from the
door to the eastern gate. and all the pave
ment along the entire eastern side Of the
square.
We have never seen 50 many people lis
tening at one time. to a speech in Tsrre
Haute, aud Mr.. Hassaurek entertained
them in an able and eloquent manner. for
near two hours. He is an eloquent speak
er. and very convsrsant with the great is.
sues now before the people, and he pre-.
sents the facts in clear and iorclable
manner. When Mr.. Il. had concluded al
the eastern door Of the Court House, be re.
paired 10 The western door, where his
countrymen had assembled in large mum
bers. and addressed them in their native
tongue. His speech in his native language
WAS well received by his fellow country
men. as We judge by the frequency Of the
applause. The crowd listened with eager
attention, until q quarter TO twelve, when
the meeting dispersed after giving three
more rousing cheers for Lincoln aud Ham
lin.
In the meanwhile, Mr.. Bromwell o.
Charleston Illinois, addressed the crowc
at the eastern door. Mr.. Bromwell is
flushed orator, and his speech was sue
cession of explosive missiles hurled ipts
the Democratic camp. Bitter sarcasm
, whitening irony, ludicrous ridicule, ant
stern denuncation folio wed each other il
rapid succession, producing the wildes
d enthusiasm. and the most rspturous ap
q plauss. Thus was ended one of the mos
o splendid political displays that has eve
n been witnessed in the county of vigo. 4
). display equally, il not surprising the glO
: rious days of 1910. A display that ha
> struck terror into the ranks of the eorrup
party. now in power, and whose iDAu
II epee will be felt throughout this entir
II valley. A display Of political enthusi
# asm. that tells how nigh are the great priD
ciPles Of the Republican party and its hoL
q est candidate 10 the hearts of this people
d There is no mi,taking the signs of tn
o times. The people are awake-the doc
trines of the Republican party are righ
and Abraham Lincoln ,-"Honest old Abe,
Is will on the 9th day Of next March, tax
e. possession Of the Federal Government an
bring its management and its Offices BAG
70 to the purity Of the days Of the fathers.
Wabash express. [volume] (Terre-Haute, Vigo Co[unty], Ind.) 1841-186?, 1860-07-18
GRrry CouyrY AwAKE.-We are inlormep

by Democratic friend, that Col. Nelson
addressed the largest political crowd at
worthingtou. on Saturday last. that ever
assembled in old Green.
The people in that region are eagerly
seeking the right way. and received the
pure political Gospel as dispensed by Col.
Nelson with avidity and delight. The day
is dawning and the night of Democratic
is fast fleeing away.
ssI al tha m arrh procaad
Wabash express. [volume] (Terre-Haute, Vigo Co[unty], Ind.) 1841-186?, 1860-07-18
srsnd Demonstration I'm honor OF
Frank Blair.
10000 CITIZENS IN COUNCIL.

One of tie most imposing political dem.
onsirstions that has ever taken place ib
the West, was that in honor Of Frank p.
Blair in st. Louis on Saturday night last
far exceeding in numbers, 10 enthusiasm.
aud brilliant display anything ever Wit
messed in that city
The most intense excitement prevailed.
and the people by their wild enthusiasm
vindicated the action Of Congress 10 Gust.
ing the usurPer Barrett.
At the next election the freemen Of Mis-.
souri, will put upon it the 6nsl seal of ap
probation.
Wabash express. [volume] (Terre-Haute, Vigo Co[unty], Ind.) 1841-186?, 1860-07-18
Republicans state Ticket.

FOR GOVERNOR,
HENRY 5. LANE. of Montgomery.
S-FoR LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR,
OLIVER P. MORTON. of Wayne.
ron SECRETARY OF STATE,
WILLIAM A. PEELLE, of Randolph.
FOR TREASURER OF STATE,
JONATHAN S. HARVEY, of Clarke.
~ FOR AUDITOR OF STATE,
ALBERT LANCE, of Vigo.
.FoR ATTORNEY GENERAL,
JAMES G. JONES, of yanderburgh.
yoR REPoRTER OF SUPREME COURT,
BENJAMIN HARRISON. of Marion.
FOR CLERK OF SUPREME COURT,
JOHN P. JONES, of Lagrange.
POR SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION
MILES J. FLETCHER, Of Putnam.
Wabash express. [volume] (Terre-Haute, Vigo Co[unty], Ind.) 1841-186?, 1860-07-18


PLSYIss FAST AND Loosk.-John Miltoz,
who was arrested last week for picking the
pocket of L. o. Robinson Of sone $50 or
$50, yesterday morning sent into Court .
note addressed to his Honor Judge Thomp.
son. confessing his guilt. and asking the
Court 10 sentence him and save trouble and
expense to the State.
According he was brought into Court
10 the afternoon, but when the charge was
read. he put in plea Of not guilty. aud
said he was not ready for trial.
tits supposed lavyT now 10 Jail drss
up the paper aud got Milton to sign il, aud
that he afterwards repented, and preferred
remaining under the hospitable roof Of
Sheriff Stewart.
Wabash express. [volume] (Terre-Haute, Vigo Co[unty], Ind.) 1841-186?, 1860-07-18

u A few prejudiced and hesrtless
Douglas democrats. who run around the
square on public days, abusing Honest
Old Abe for his condemnation OF the CON-
mencement of the Mexican War, as un-
justly and unconstitutionally commenced
on spot" of ground not belonging to
our Government, should call to mind the
opinions of the immortal Clay whom they
now affect 10 reverence and respect 30
much; and while villifying "old Abe"
should, if there is any consistency left in
the attempt to blacken at the same breath
the memory OF the illustrious dead, who
held with Mr. Lincoln all those "unpatri.
otlc," "iDfamous, ""inglorious" and "tra-
toiious" sentiments"
We here produce an extract from Mr..
Clay's Lexington (Ky.) speech. delivered
on the 18th of November, ls4T-while our
army was still at the capital of Mexico.
"If Gen. Taylor had been permitted to
remain where his own good sense promp.
ted him to believe he ought TO remain at,
Corpus Christi; and if a negotiation had
been opened with Mexico in a true spirit
Of amity and consideration, war, possibly,
might have been prevented.
But instead of this peaceful and moder-
ate course. while Mr.. Slidell was bending
his way Ia Mexico. with his diplomatic
credentials. Gen. Taylor was ordered 10
transport his cannon aud plant them in a
warlike attitude. opposite to Matamoras,
on the east bank Of the Rio Bravo, within
the very disputed territory, the adjust.
ment of which was to be the object of Mr..
SlidelPs mission What else could have
transpired but conflict Of armsf Thus
the war commenced; and the President
after having commenced it, appealed to
Congress.
A bill was prepared 10 raise so 900 vol
unteers, and in order to commit all who
should vote for il, preamble was inserted
falsely altributDg the commencement Of
the war to the act of Mexico. | have 40
doubt of the patriotic motives Of those
who, after struggling to dlvest the bill of
that fragrant error. fouSd themselves con.
strained to vote for it. But j must say
that no earthly consideration would have
ever tempted or provoked me to vote for a
bill, with a palpRble falsehood stamped on
its face. Almost idoliziug truth as do, j
never could have voted for that bill
Wabash express. [volume] (Terre-Haute, Vigo Co[unty], Ind.) 1841-186?, 1860-07-18

A DIFFERENCE OF OrrSIos. under.
stand, that Hon. J. G. Allen, Candidate OF
the Douglas clique, for Governor of Hi
nois, in his speech at the Court House. on
Friday night, declared upon his honor, that
Douglas would carry Illinois by 10000
majority.
We conversed with a distinguished
gentleman, Of Clark Co., on Friday, who
is also Douglas Democrat. and he gave
it as his opinion, that s. Arnold, d. would
not carry Illinois. Though he did not
pledge his honor on it, we are inclined to
think he is more likely to be correct.