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Wabash express. [volume] (Terre-Haute, Vigo Co[unty], Ind.) 1841-186?, 1860-04-11
FROM WASHINGTON
WASHINGTON, April Q.

WASHINGTON, April y.
Mr.. Fowler, Post Master Of New York,
reached here this morning and made full
and satisfactory explanation at the Post
Office Department OF the alleged shortness
in his accounts; they have accordingly
been adjusted and permanently settled.
A bill for the admission Of Kansas int
the Union is to be called tomorrow in the
House, and the calculation is that twill
pass by 90 majority.
Its success in the Senate is doubtful, at
least with the boundaries proposed by the
Wyandotte Constitutions.
Hancock Johnson, Lieut.. Governor Of
Missouri. has been appointed by the Pres
ident and confirmed by the Seuate as u.
s. Marshal Of that State
Mr.. Butterworth was recalled before Co.
vode's committee and proposed to produce
Mr. Haskin's letter from which he had
furnished extracts for publication in The
New York Times, charging him substan-
TALLY with hypocrisy and imposition.
Mr. Haskin will now appear in his de-
fence, aud Introduce Butterworth's cores
pondence with him at that time. in order
that the public may see both sides.
Mr.. Butterworth proposed to give the
letters from Mr., Haskin TO day The offer
was declined as coming after an attack had
been made which required an answer.
Mr.. Spaulding introduced billto-day Ia
pay the State the amount expended in erect
ing break Aters at Buffalo aud 0swego, as
being works Of national Importance. This
movement is made upon the petition of the
/ canal bnar1
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WASHINGTON CORRESPONDENCE

NEW YORK, April 3.
The Tribune's Washington correspond
ent Of the 6th says the Pacific Railroad
committee has finally decided on one road.
adopting the basis Of Curtis bill with a
clause that the route should touch Salt
Lake City.
This route will be resisted in the House
by the friends to the Southern Pacific pro-
jeet. and il it should pass there, it will
encounter a more decided opposition in the
Senate, where an effort will be made 10
amend
Recent intelligence states that In surveys
made through the British dominions the
Canadians abandoned the scheme of Pa
cifc Railroad as imprsctieable.
No return has yet been made by the
HarPer's Ferry committee on the warrant
issued against Mr.. Sanborn. but il is ex.
pected tomorrow. The committee know
of his refusal to obey the summons. aud
the next step will be to send the Sergeant
at ms 10 person, and ifresistance is made
TO submit the question to Congress for leg
islation.
The Times correspondent says Messrs.
Speed d Co. had addressed letter TO Gov.
Storey, delegate from Washington Terri.
tory, proposing to construct a telegraph
line from st. Paul, Minnesots. TO Puget
Sound. in four years, without any aid
from TIE government. except the simple
right Of way. They assert that the lire
can be built for $500, 900.
Senator Grow will call up Mr.. wgfall's
Pacific Rail- Dad bill ia the Senate. and it's
friends are sanguine Of passing it. During
the week the minority from the special
House Pacific Railroad committee. will al
so report the Wigfall bill.
The decision Of the special Senate mn
mittee not to send for John Brown. jr., as
s witness, on the ground that the Sergeant.
at Arms, has no authority to deputize.-
His authority is an admission of the
ground taken by Sanboru. the refractory
witness from Massachusetts,. and the opin-
ion Of Chief Justice Shaw on the same,
that il necessitates additional Legislation TO
compel the attendance Of witnesses.
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LATER FROM EUROPE.
H.r1r.x n Il March Z

HALIFAX, n. B., March Z.
The steamer Niagara from Liverpool
on the 24st ult., arrived this morning.
The Balbec was to sail on the Gath. ia
place Of the Jura, for Halifax and New
York.
The news is important aud interesting.
The King Of Sardinia has formally &C.
cepted the annexation of Tuscany, and had
signed decree TO that effect.
The French army was daily quitting
Lombardy. and would occupy Savoy.
The Constitutional says this is not on
account of any GOODNESS towards Sardinia,
but because the independence of Italy ID
irrecoverably assured.
The Sandman troops bad commenced
the evacuation of Savoy.
The French despatch explaining the
necessity for the annexation of Savoy, had
been published. 1t contains nothing new.
The proceedings in the British Parlia-
ment were unimportant.
The London Times, in an editorial, adj
mits that the annexation of Savoy must be
quietly allowed. but at the same time de
nounces the act as one of spolation and
wrong, and in principle as bad as a march
on the Rhine, or sudden attempt on Ant
werp. 1t adds. at must leave upon all
minds the conviction that there is no safe
ty except in careful watchfulness, and
armed Preparations, against the attempt Of
a sovereign who thus seizes upon the pos.
sessions of friendly power"
The ex-Duke of Tuscany is preparing TO
protest against bis fate.
The agitation in Hungary continues, and
numerous arrests have been made.
Wabash express. [volume] (Terre-Haute, Vigo Co[unty], Ind.) 1841-186?, 1860-04-11

Miss DILL's GAzETTE-Ne have before
US the second number If Lizzie st. Clair
Dill's family newspaper. IL is published
at indianapolis, and is worthy of public
patronage. Miss Dill is spicy, viUacious
writer, aud makes her paper very entertain
Ing. From the articles, both original and
selected which make up the number before
US, We come to the very delicate conclusion,
that Miss d. is lady of much romantic
feeling. large heart, much brains and a
reasonable share Of genius-enough gent
US at least to make her slightly eccentric
The Gazette is entirely readable paper,
filled with many good things and none pc
eat0rly better, than the following which
We clip from it:
The Cincinnati Commercial, in copying
a little item from our last weeks paper.
credits il to Mrs. Dill's Gazette" Now
we have no particular objection to the dig
nified title of Mrs" except that il don't
belong 10 US. We are Miss-plain Miss
a young lady of an uncertain age.
We are delighted to know that our fair
contemporary has mo particular objection
TO tie dignifed title of Mrs"
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The baltimore Convention.


We observe of late, says the Baltimore
Patriot, great diversity Of opinion in the
organ, Of the movement that inapgurated
this Convention. respecting it's objects and
purposes.
The Boston Courier, for instance, talks
Of it as "a pure third party affair, and re
joiees in the hope that its action will re
suit in favoring the election OF the Charles
ton nominee.
The New York EXPRESS. on the other
baud, openly and boastingly proclaims it
TO be diversion in favor Of the Charles.
ton candidate, aud has gone 30 far as to
promise the nomination Of Gen. Houston
by il, il the Charleston Convention will
take him.
The Memphis Enquirer will take no part
in il, IL Judge Bates name is considered
al all, and boldly asserts that 1t does mel
desire the union Of the Opposition, looking
merely to the success Of the Democratic
candidate.
The Richmond Wing desires il to make
nomination that shall help III
Charleston nominee into office, confessing
that il would prefer defeat TO seeing thu
Chicago nominee succeed, whoever h
might be.
And SO on almost ad iafniium. Not ont
of it's organs desire union Of the oPposi
ton upon any terms whatever, that loOl
even TO acceptance by the Chicago Con
vention, but on tbs contrary. they all will
one accord contemplate the SUCCESS Of th
Democratic candidate as the result Of il
action.
Wabash express. [volume] (Terre-Haute, Vigo Co[unty], Ind.) 1841-186?, 1860-04-11

A PARTING DINNER On yesterday, Mr..
j. s. Clark, for so many years the very
popular proprietor and manager Of the
CLARK House, gave last dinner" to a
large number of his friends, previous TO
his retiracy, and the ncomirg Of the new
landlord, Mr.. ] Buttz.
Having found favor in the eyes Of Mr.
Clark, we were one Of The invited, and a
more sumptuous repast We have seldom. il
ever, partaken OF. Everything substantial
aud delicate had been prepared in the most
perfect order, aud the most ample Profu-
sioa. ID was feast as mlBifieent rs those
prepared by the feudal Lords of the mid
die ages, and a great deal more delicious.
Fish, flesh and fowl, vegetables Of every
from every cline. and and with them all
and above them all, nice light wheaton
bread, white as the drilled snow. and
sweet "a the mama Of the wilderness
loaded the generous board.
To add zest to everything, the genial
smile and kindly welcome Of the courteous
most was met on every hand, together with
the careful attentions Of his efficient aide
de camp. Mr.. Chapman.
Thus closed the duties Of Mr.. Clark al
proprietor Of the Clark House, a final,
worthy the man and the house. Warn
wishes for his future welfare will follow
Mr.. Clark, flowing spontaneously from
the hearts Of q thousand friends in hi
city, and the surrounding country.
As we left the dining room the carriag'
Of the new proprietor, Mr.. Buttz, drove N
to the door, from which aligbted the new
host and hostess Of the Clark House.
Wabash express. [volume] (Terre-Haute, Vigo Co[unty], Ind.) 1841-186?, 1860-04-11

Insurance against loss or damage by hre, on
dwellings, furniture, stores, warehouses, mer-
chandise, mills, manufactures and most all
kinds ofproperty, can be Effected in this Compa-
ny, upon as favorable terms, as the nature Of
the risks and security 10 property holders will
warrant.
Particular attention given to insuring Farm
property, consisting Of dwellings, barns and out
buildings connected, and furniture, live stock,
hay, grain, farming utensils, &c, contained
therein, for term Of years at low rates of pre-
MUM.
Applications for insurance may be made 10 the
Undersigned, the duly autharlzed agent OF said
Company. j. b. HAGER,
ma20dw6m AT McKcen's Bank.
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lr We are authorized TO announce the
name of GEORGE r. LYON as a candi.
date for Sheriff of Yigo county. subject tC
the decision Of the Opposition Conven.
ton
1T- We are authorized to announce the
name of JOSEPH @. YATES, as a candi
date for Sheriff of Vigo county, subject 10
the decision Of the Opposition COnyen.
ton.
u We are authorized TO announce A. B
CRANE, rs q candidate for Judge of the
Court ef Common Pleas for the counties OF
Vigo, Parke and Sullivan
~ We are authorized to announce the
name of SAMUEL CONNER as caudi
date for Sheriff Of Vigo County, subject
to the decision of the Opposition ConveD.
ton.
~ We are authorized to announce the
name Of HENRY II. TEL. as a candi.
date for County Clerk. subject to the de-
csion OF the Opposition Convention.
~ We are authorized to announce 10.
SEPH o. JONES, as candidate for Sher-
III OF Vigo county, subject TO the decision
OF Convention.
EE. BASSETT will be a candidate be.
fore the Opposition Convention. for nom.
ination to the office of County Clerk
- We are authorized 10 announce The
name Of JACOB II HAGER. as a candi
date for Clerk of vigo county, subject to
the decision of the Opposition Convention
IL T. A. MADISON will be a candidate
before the Opposition Convention, fol
Treasurer Of Vigo county.
Wabash express. [volume] (Terre-Haute, Vigo Co[unty], Ind.) 1841-186?, 1860-04-11

I'VE Passover Jewish Passover
commenced on last Friday evening, and
will eud on next Friday evening at the
same hour. During the whole of this Pc
Rod they eat no bread except the unleav
ened bread commanded in the law oi
Moses.
OF course it is unnecessary TO speak Of
the cause which gave rise TO this custom,
as all in this enlightened age must be ia.
miIiar with it. Onr young friend Cohen,
with Mr.. A. Nippert. presented us with q
piece Of the unleavened bread. which We
found palatable, and which, We presume
il very healthy food.
Wabash express. [volume] (Terre-Haute, Vigo Co[unty], Ind.) 1841-186?, 1860-04-11
HOWARD ASSOCIATION.
PHILADELPHIA.

a Bslsvslsnf TastifufisB, ssfslhslsG Or sSssGs
ssdss1sstysr ths relief Of tie sisk ss< ga
trssssd, affected vttA YfrsIsHf Esd BrsSs1Ss
dissesss.
The Howard Association. In view O
the awful destruction of human life, caused ~
Sexua-diseases, and the deeeptions practisoA sE-
on the unfortunate victims OF suen diseases "
Quaeks, several years ago directed their Ces-
sulting Surseons asa Cha ta Bile Aca wsr-
thy oitheir name. 10 open DisPenssry fer tie
treatment Of this class OF dis eases In all Iheir
ts, 10 all who apply by letter, with Descriptions
OF their condition, Gage, occupation, habits sf
life, &e.,) and In cases OF extreme POVERTY, %
Furnish Medicines Free of On ar9s.
IL is needless to add that the Association esn-
mands the highest Medical skill OF the are, skd
will furnish the most approved noderH treat.
ment.
The Directors Ofthe Association, in their snss.
alReport upon the treatment OF Sexual Diseases,
express the highest satisfaction with the sseeess
which has attended the labors Of their sarFssss
ness, Gonorhoea. elect, syphilis, the Wee ..
Onanism or SelfAbuse, Diseases OF the Kidnsys
and bladder, &c, and order q continuance ef tSs
same plan for the ensuing year.
Valuahle Reports on Spermntorrkosa aRd eth.
er Diseases OF the Sexual Organs, and en- ths
New Remedies employed In the Dispepssry, ssEt
TO the afflicted in sealed letter en vefopes Tree 81
charge Two or three stamps for postage viii ss
acceptable
Address, for Report Of treatment, DR.. J.
skILLlN HoUGHToH, Acting Surgeon, asv-
ard Association, No. south Sisth Street. Phil
adelpgia, Pa.
By order OF the Directors.
EZRA ID. HRARTWELL, President.
fe9Wly GEO. FAIRCHILD. Secrotsrr
Wabash express. [volume] (Terre-Haute, Vigo Co[unty], Ind.) 1841-186?, 1860-04-11

IL Jonathan w. Gordon aod Go fdos
Tanner had fight Yesterday at the lndi
annapolis depot, in which Mr.. Gordon came
off victor. IL seems that those gentlemen,
some days ago. had a difficulty which re-
suited in challenge from Tsuner to Cor
don. The matter however was amicably
settled by mutual friends, and then Col. j.
u. Walker, the friend OF Tanner. published
the correspondence. in yesterdays Senti'
mel. This we think was breach Of eour.
tssy, in very bad taste. aud il done with
out the knowledge Of the parties, totally
unwarranted on part OF Mr.. Walker. The
publication Of this Syioafe correspondence
coming under the eye Of Mr.. Gordon, he o.
course became ineensed, and hence th'
fight, in which he very severely classified
Tanner.
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NOTICE EXTRAOKDINARY-Th
" most wonderful and world renwned
PL NET READ Err

OF the Nineteenth Century, the only
NATURAL CLAIRyoYANr AND sERREss
And Scientific Female Astrologist in the World
has arrived in our city, and is now stopping at
No. 5, STEWART HOUSE.
MADAME HOLLAND has mastered all the
Science embodied in the glorious. wonderful and
sublime gift OF Prophecy, has astOnished thou
sands by revealing the Hidden Mysteries OF the
past. Present and Futu re Prospects of Life, APP
pertaining to Love, COurtship and Marriage,
and will describe their Future Partners. either
male or female, with perfect accuracy, and Flu
ture Events of Life, Sickness and Death. Absent
Friends and Relatives. Law and Lawsuits, Trar-
els by Sea and Land. Will inform Ladies and
Gentlemen how 10
SELECT AGREEABLE PARTNERS FOR LIFE.
Can restore perfect tranquility between Hus-
band and Wife.
She prescribes for diseases, telling their causes
and location with so much satisfaction as to
merit and receive the confidence ofall who have
consulted her, and many different complaints
have been entirely banished by her wonderful
minisirations. She can 500 and point out the
medicine to cure the most obstinate disease
even those that for years have baffled our best
physicis rs, and can direct salves and lniments
to be made and used that will cure old sores,
fever sores, cancers, sprains, weakness In the
back and limbs, and other complaints of long
standing, and has performed astonishing cures
upon those who had long since lost their sight
and hearing, or nearly so, by disease. In short,
through the assistance of some superior power,
she is endowed with the healing art.
Madame Holland, absolutely adverties nothing
but what she has Full ABILITY to Perform, and
fails to give perfect satisfaction to all that
wish to be acquainted with this most wonderful
gin. The Glorious Star Of Heavens influence the
Destiny of Man; and she has revealed Mysteries
that no Mortal knew. She may wellbe called the
WONDER OF THE WORLD.
The public will bear In mind that Madame
Holland, is the greatest Clairvoyaat and Planet
Reader that has ever visited our city.
Hours Of consultation from A. NJ. 10 . p. N.
ap4dw3m
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NEW YORK MARKET.

New YORK, April 10.
Flour better demand; 5.35s5.5 so extra
State, 5, 40aJ, 10 extra Western.
Whisky heavy %.
Wheat frmer; white Causda 81. Mich.
gan I so.
Rye dull S0sS2
Barley dull and lower So
Corn scarce aud 6rmer: 77a77g yellow;
76a50 white
Oats firmer 4ia45
Pork dull and heavy; l7.62al7,75 new
mess, 1887 old do; ID ,l2al4 ,25 new primc'
1915 old do
Lard steady l0al0l.
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Hartford Fire Insurance Co.
JANUARY I, 1860.
OFFICER OF AUDITOR OF STATE.

- lNDiANAPolis, FED. Is, lSbO.
To the People Of Indiana:
The Hartford Fire Insurance Company having
complied with the law of Indiana, BY filing In
this Office statement ofits condition on the first
day of January. 1850, and having invited ex-
animation of its affairs by this Department, :,
j, hn W. Dodd, Auditor OF the State OF Indiana,
hereby certify that have made a personal and
thorough examination OF tbs books and assets
ofthe Company, Mt their Office in the city OF
Hartford, Conn, and that the Company own and
have in their possession in cash, aud in securi
ties convertible at pleasure, nearly One Million
OF Dollars applicable TO the payment of Losses
An amount corresponding with their Official
statement OF January last. The Hartford Fire
Insurance Company has been In exisencn for
halfa century. The high character Gifts officers
for experience and probity--ihe promptness and
fidelity with which Is has met all engagements
Justly entities II TO the highest rank among the
Insurance Companies of the country, and com.
mcnds 1t to the patronage o fthe people OF Indi-
ana. JOHN w. D0DD.
Auditor O State.
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Notice to Physicians

NOTICE is hereby given, that sealed propo.
~ sails for medical and surgical attendance
Qncluding mediclne) upon the prisoners conf
ned In jail, paupers In the County Asylum and
the poor generally In Vigo county, win be re-
ceived until the 23d OF Hpril, 1860, at 10 O'CLOCK
A: NJ, at the Auditors offee, In Terre Haute In :
diana.
Proposals will be received for the whole eoun.
ty or for separate districts, as follows
LIST District, comprising all that part OF the
county lying north OF the centre or townsliP
eleven, and east OF the Wabash river.
I'd District. comprising that part of the county
south of the centre Of township eleven, and east
of the Wabash river.
ID District, comprising all that part Of the
county lying west Of the Wabash river.
All proposals must be accompanied with tho
names OF responsible persons securities for
the faithful performances OF the contract
BY order OF tho Board of County Commission.
ers OF Nigo county. r.. Il. ALLEN.
March -, Is6O-dwtd Auditor.
journal COPY in Weekly.l
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the card Of DR.. 5. VI. Wright, in today :,
issue. DIR. W. is not a stranger among US
he having practieed largely in this county
several years ago. We take great pleasure
in recommending him to the citizens oil
this city and county, as askillful. safe and
reliable physician, and an honorable and
upright gentleman.
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Coroner's Inquest-Report
State Of Indiana, VigO County


A n Inquisition taken on the bank of the Wa
"A bash river, in Harrison township, on the
81 day OF April, in the year 1860, before N W .
Benson, Coroner of said county, upon view of
.he boay OF person unknown, then and there
lying dead, upon the oath OF Thomas Robbins.
] G Adams, Christ Hasselberg, q Is Miller X
Eberle, N ID, and Benz Ebbitt, of the Tovnship
aforesaid, who being duly sworn diligently 10
Inquire how, and in what manner, and by whom
the unk nown came to his death, upon their oatb
do say that unknown came so his death by
drownlng,from some cause, at present unknown
TO the july. The body we find to be about feet
or 8 inches in Insight, between IS and 20 years
old, apparently in good health, close shaved
whlskers, dark hair and comfortably clothed
his ceat was dark business one, made Of cast
nett; his pants were striped tweed; his vest was
black cloth; his boots strong kip. He had on
two linen shirts, and en- undershirt, and had an
extra shirt in his pocket, made OF good domestic
with fine linen bosom-a black silk necker-
chief and two pocket handkerchiefs-one white
linen, figured round the edge, and red silk one
In his left vest pocket was So cents in change
In his pants pocket was found an empty pocket
book, a short smoking pipe and common
trunk key.
In witness whereof, we, the Jurors aforesaid.
have hereunto set our hands and seals on the
day and year above written
THOMAS ROBBINS
j. e.. ADAMS,
CHRIST HASSELBERG.
T.. B. MILLER,
J. X. EBERLEE,
BENZ. BBBITT.
signed aud sealed by the Jurors and received
by me. n w. BENSON, Coroner.
n. II. Watt being duly sworn, says: The Pilot
ofthe steam boat Aida called TO me and told me
that he saw man floating down the river, and
told me to get the boat and go and bring him 10
shore; and went and tied string to his arm
and drew bin TO shore. Signed,
HARMON HENRY WYATT.
VERDICT.
We, the Jurors, summoned by Coroner Ben
son, OF HARRISON township, i'm the county OF Vigs
and State OF Indiana, on the 81 day Of April In
the year 1860, on our oatbs do say that the un-
known deceased came to his death by drown.
Ing. from some cause, at present unknown.
THOMAS ROBBINS,
J. G.. ADAMS,
CHRIST HASSELBERG,
G. b. MILLER,
J. X. EBERLE
apGdlN3t BENZ. EBBITT,
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D e N II Is TR Y
~ n LINCOLN n n =

Office Ohio street Sd door West Of 4th street.
"AVING LOCATED PERMANENTLY IN
III Terre- Haute, respectfully tenders his SER
vices 10 the citizens oil the city aud adjoining
country as Surgeon Dentist. Pull or partial sets
OF Teeth inserted gold, Silver or Platin plate.
In a stale which cannot be surpassed, on fair
principles and reasonable terms, and will leave
IL optional with the patientto take them or not,
as their comfort or appearance shall dictate az
ter trial. Filling aud extracting carefully atten-
ded to.
All work warranted.
Ether given when required for the extractisa of
teeth.
April2S, dwly
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WHITE & WILL,
Auction and Commission Merchants

HAVING established themselves permanent
III in the city of Terre-Haute, on the west side
OF the public square, next door 10 y 3. Wolfef
old stand, will sell goods OF all kinds on con-
signment-elose out stoeks-sen furniture
make advances on consignments, and do all 9TH
or matters and things pertaining 10 the Auction
aud Commission business.
They will also attend public ssies in any part
ofthe county, sa reasonable terms
Yna6d W. I'm
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CALABoosED.-A crazy man who has
been annoying persons on the street for
the past two or three days was taken
charge of yesterday by the police Of the
city, and after desperate resistance was
marched off towards the Oalaboose. He
did some fast talking. but it was in such
pure Celtic that We could not understand
n