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Wabash express. [volume] (Terre-Haute, Vigo Co[unty], Ind.) 1841-186?, 1860-06-27
The Private Life of MIR. Hamlin

The subjoined article, relating to Mr..
HamIin, the Republican candidate for Vice
President, appeared two years since in a
western print, before he began to be talked
of for the post to which he is now Domi-
mated. Mr.. Hsmlin's private life and habita
are simple as those Of Cincinnatus. Such s
man is not easily tempted to give up his
integrity as a public man, inasmuch as
there is nothing which could be offered him
in exchange on which he would place
much value:
From the st. Louis (Mo.) DEM, Oct. 10, 1853
SENATOR. HAMLIs OF MAINE.
"Having had business to call me TO this
city, thought j would ride down the riv-
er to Hamden (sbout five miles), and pur
chase a cargo of tannin for a customer "a
Quaker. and at the same time call upon
nv friend Hamlin. After knocking at his
plain and comfortable residence, fine
looking specimen of a farmers daughter
came to the door; and, said |. is Senator
Hamlin at home 2 The answer was, 'He
is; but not in the house at this time.'-
Yankee fashion, says Where is he p
Down in the field was the reply. Show
me the way, said L.
No sooner said than done, and there
found our distinguished friend at work
Himself and son, a fine looking young
man, were gathering pumpkins. You, no
doubt, have often heard of pumpkin pies,
and doubtless eaten them too. These were
grown amidst a field of corn, which we are
sorry TO say, is rather light this year, IN
Maine especially. He has no other help
and with fine little farm Of only ten acres
of tillsge land, he told me he yearly raised
more than sufficient for all his use. and for
ten years had always had corn left over to
sell from ten to twenty bushels; but this
year he thought be should not. He had
his family horse Ia good one) in common
farm wagon, just drawing the last load OF
pumpkins. All his harvesting Is done,
except the corn. He had a lame back that
day from the effects of carrying Is wheat
up stairs to bis granary; it was all cleaned
up and looked finely. He has his ground
ploughed and SUBSIDIZED, together with a
large manure heap. in good shape. made
from the waste earth and muck, some other
additions, with 3 few casks of lime added.
he has bis cranberry bed, and all the small
filings. such as good poultry yard. fine
hogs. DC, whilst for dinner every article
upon the table was grown npon this snug
lItle farm. And to add to the pleasure,
the good lady. Mrs Hsmlin. had just given
birth to beautiful boy. and the mother
was doing well HIS eldest ssn is reading
law at home with his father. latter the
work is done" and the daughter looks at
ter the home concerns with ease and grace.
II write you this for your own gratifica-
ton. to show you what our New England
small farm people can do to make life go
smooth, AID not detract from the chances
of others in doing the same. This, doubt
less. would not compare with some Of your
western farms. bat know you will not
think the less OF il and its owner for all
that"
Wabash express. [volume] (Terre-Haute, Vigo Co[unty], Ind.) 1841-186?, 1860-06-27

TIE CLIsruN Pic MIC ExcuR-rox-A
number of the citizens Of Terrs Hau,s
made Pic Mic Excursion to the Farmers
Home Institute at Clinton, Ind. on Thurs
day. June 81. 1860.
The day was pleasant, the exercises va
ried, the tables bountifully supplied. and
every thing contributed to the enjoyment
of The party. There were military exer
cises. music. promenades, conversation
addresses by Prof. Scale. Lieut. Lee. R. N
Hudson, Rev. j. @. Wilson and others
Mr. James Cook being called to the
Char, and G. /. Ripley appoint d Seere
tary, the following resolutions were adopt
ed:-
Resolved, That our thanks BE- presen ted
TO Mr.. M. G.. Tousley for the use of the
grounds and the generous hospitality ex
tended to US during the present visit.
Resoioed, That we express our gratifca-
ton, in view Of the military evolutions OF
the cadets, under the direction Of Lieut.
Lee.
Resolved, That We present our acknowl-
edgments to Prof. Soule. to the Other
teachers. and to the pupils. for their pres.
ence aud participation 10 the festivities OF
this occasion.
ResoiDed. That we congratulate the pa
irons Of the Institute. aud the pupils, in
in the successful experiment OF the first
year Of the school. now nearly closed. and
also on the facilities enjoyed in these bal Is
and academic groues. tor the prosecution
of course Of liberal studies, under the di.
rectiop of experienced teachers.
Res olued, That a copy Of these rrsolu
lions be published in the Express and
Journal, Of T, IRE Haute.
JAMES COOK, Chairman.
CT R,ptrv Gee,
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WA.HIsaros. Inne o5


Gov. Fitzpatrick having declined the
nomination for Woe President, the Nation.
al Committee have substituted HerscAel
A. Johnson, Of Georgia.
A large body. accompanied by band OF
music. proceeded, tonight. to the resi-
dence Of Mr.. Breckinridge. Having Sc
renaded bin, he, in response to repeated
calls, appeared, saying that he felt deeply
this manifestation of friendly regard. and
regarded it as an approval Of the proceed
lngs at Baltimore by which the Natioosl
Democratic Convention presented his NOM
ination and that Of his gallant and honor
ed friend, Gen. Lane, for President and
Vice President Of the United States.
The committee TO inform candidates of
their nomination, waited on Gen. II. A =.
johnson, 10 night, at the National Hotel
He received them in the large dining room
Of the Hotel, which was crowded with la.
dies and gents. He accepted the nomins-
ton, endorsing the platform in every par
tIculsr, and declaring that the South would
sustain the principles laid down in it. In
bis opinion. the doctrine Of non. interven-
ton was necessary for the preservation Of
ahe Union. tApplause-l Aud he should
quietly. firmly. and, be hoped. b avely
accept the responsibility imposed upon
him. he cherished the hope that Provi-
dence will lead US out Of our civil disss-
ters, aud. in his good time, conduct Us to
tranquility aud peace Long continued
cheeringl
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their efforts to divide aud defeat the Dem.
ocratic party. il successful, must lead d.
rectly 10 the secession Of the Southern
States. / trust thrt they will see what
must be the result Of such a policy. and
return to the organization and platform Of
the party before it is too late to save the
country. The Union must be preserved,
the Constitution must be maintained 10.
violate. loud cheering. and il 10 our mis-
sion. under divine providence. as believe,
TO save the Constitution and the Uuion
from the assaults Of Northern sbolitionists
aud Southern disunionists.
Enthusiastic applause. aud three cheers
for Douglas -lna
My friends, have detained you too
long; l will close by renewing the express
sions of my sincere thanks, MANY voices.
"go on, go on."l No. it is nearly The Sab,
bath morning. Ia voice. 1--WE will listen 10
you year, JUDGE merely made ny xr-
pearance to acknowledge the compliment
you have paid me by so large meeting at
this hour OF the night
recognize among you the faces Of mat y
old friends, and large number Of my ion
mediate neighbors firm Illinois, 90 we'll az
others from almost every State in the
Union. only regret that my house is nrt
large enough to invite you in. and take you
individually by the hand. A voice,
"YOur heart is big enough" three times
three cheers were given for Stephen A
Douglas as the next President Of the Uni
ted States
The procession next proceeded to the
quarters Of Gov. Fitzpatrick, and afforded
him an opportunity to judge of the quail
ity Of a Chicago band. AS the Vice Pres.
dental nominee had retired TO bed, Repre-
sentative Cox. at his instance. returned
: thanks for the political and musical CON
pliment.
Representative McClernand, Of Ills.
pledged the Northwest for Donglss.
Both wings Of the Democracy are de
lighted with their respective nominees ,auc
are confident Of success.
Breckenridge aud Lane accept. consider
ing it their duty to do so for the sake o
i the country as well the Democracy.
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DOUGLAS REORGANIZATION.


About the feeblest effort at denonstra
ton that could possibly occur, took place
in this city on Saturday evening. When
the telegraph first brought the news that
the Democratic party had been shivered
into fragments at Baltimore, and Stephen
A. Douglas was the noimee of one of these
fragments. a rope was Immediately run
from the Office of the Terre- Haute Journal
to grocery on the opposite side Of the
street, aud on it wac suspended a flag
many thought the flag should be draped in
mourning. Several little stars and stripes,
hung from the windows of the Office. and
up to 10 O'Clock this was the extent Of the
demonstration. At ten, band had been
procured, and squad of boys, and few
exeitable half grown men followed il along
some of our principal streets, and squeal-
ed out occasionally, "hurrah for Douglas"
When the squad, which surrounded the
music, got opposite this Office, their Peut
up feelings for the destruction Of The old
Democratic party, found utterance in signs
and groans, and actually the whole crowd
bookooed like whipped children. Wheth-
err the proximity to our office produced this
overflow Of feeling, or whether the bright
gaslight streaming from our windows.
brought up, fresh to their memories, the
eight of other days, we cannot tell; but
certaia il is, when under our windows, the
poor fellows groaned and sighed in the
deepest distress. We pittied them. for
they looked more like a funeral procession
than any thing else. They bad no ban
uers, no flags, no torch-lights. There was
no firing Of cannon, no ringingof bells, nc
nothing but squad of about fifty met
and boys, walking in the darkness, to the
solemn music of the dead march,"
The last we heard of the band. it was
playing most plaintively "Auld Lang
Syse," crswding up before the exciteo
visions of sincere Democrats, the "days o
other years"-the time when the Demo
cratic party was party which claimed Il
know no North, no South, DO East, n
West, but only the whole Union. 1t wa
sad reflection, aud it must have been muir
derous to Democratic remembrance, for tn
musicians to play such tune, under sue
circumstances.
We understand some ambitious youn
men and some FOSSILS, attempted to max
speeches, but the occasion was such a mel
aDcholy one, and the surrounding circum
stances were SO very discoursging that evel
bad whisky could not make every thin
oblivious, and the speeches had the sooth
ing effect OF wet blanket To feverish pa
tient.
1t was the unwilling funeral procession
OF the once powerful, but now dead Dem
ocratic party. May its slumbers be a
profound. as its life has been corrupt an
corruptiDg.
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WASHINGTON, June 90


SENATE.-The Senate was called to
order at noon to-dsy. Afer prayer, the
Presidents Proclamation TO convene an
extraordinary session was read.
Mr.. Hale offered a resolution to which
Mr. Mason objected. fixing the daily hour
Of meeting at 10 o'clock, A. NJ.
On motion of Mr.. Bigler. a COMMITTEES
was appointed to wait on the Presiden. to
inform him that the Senate had assem- bled
and was ready to receive any communics-
tion he might be pleased to make.
Mr.. Hale offered a resolution that the
Post Master General be directed to aseer-
tain and report 10 the Senate at an early
day Hext session, the number and names
Of the Post Offices where letters were de.
livered by carriers in the year ending the
3Oth June next, and the number Of letters
delivered. the number Of persons employed
as carriers, and their respective compens.-
ton also the number and names Of all
Post Offices where box rent is collected.
Suc 66ftSotc olOuut VI Icut tuuo CoicCtcug
and the rate per box charged at each Office
respectively ; also whether any. and il so.
what extra charge is made at the Post
Offices for depositiDg in the same box let
tiers for more than one person. and the
maximum rate thus collected for q single
box that it be also ascertained and re-
ported whether the practice exists at any
Post Office in distributing and delivering
letters to box-holders prior in point Of
time to the distribution and delivery Of
letters to non box. holders, aud whether the
practice exists of neglecting to deliver let
tiers to the persons to whose care they are
directed. anu il 1t does, the cause Of such
practice.
Mr.. Yulee Directing, the resolution lies
over
Mr.. Mason offered a resolution locking
To the despatch Of business, which was
adopted, reappOinting the late standing
committees also that all business Of an
executive character be referred 10 them,
with the like power as possessed hereto
fore.
The Senate proceeded to Executive bn-
siness.
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CONGRESSIONAL.
xxxvI ooNGREss-FIRsr SESSION.
WArarssros. June Is

WAcaSeros. June IS.
SENATE.-The Senate met at 9 o'clock.
Mr. Sumner presented a petition Of citi
Gems Of Massachusetts, praying for the re-
peal of the Fugitive Slave Law, the inter
State slave trade, and the prohibition OF
slavery in the District Of Columbia be
asked that it might lay on the table, aud it
was 30 ordered.
Mr. Yulee offered an amendment to the
Post Route bill, that the P N General be
authorized to advertise for proposals fot
transporting the mails to California over
land on the central route, and also to con
tract for temporary steamship service on
the more expeditions ocean route to Cali
fornia.
The bill was passed.
A committee appointed TO wait on the
President reported nothing further to com
municste.
The Vice President returned thanks anC
the Senate adjourned sine die.
| HUI E.-l ne QOubc dCCtucu W tue &c
quest Of the Senate TO appoint anothel
Committee of Conference on the P Offic,
Deficiency bill.
The President sent in a message notify
ing the House that he signed certain bill
including that making appropriation 10
civil expenses, with protest against tn
clause designating Captain Meigs as su
perntendent Of the expenditure Of half
million of dollars for the completion of tn
Washington Aqueduct.
Another message from the President RI
captivating the grounds of his protest c
March last against the proceedings Of lb
Covode Committee.
After some debate the message was n
ferred to a select committee.
The House refused to take up the POI
Route bill.
At noon the House adjourned sine die
:, in good humor.
Wabash express. [volume] (Terre-Haute, Vigo Co[unty], Ind.) 1841-186?, 1860-06-27
DEMOCRACY SECTIONAL
Fifteen stars.
The Flag representing The African OF Demo
cratic sndoffhe Union, unfurisd 10 the byetre,

Let il be remembered by all. that the Lo
cofocos of Posey Township, Clay county,
Indiana, at their meeting. at Williams.
town. last Saturday. raised high pole.
and unfurled from its top, banner. upon
which there were only FIFTEEN STARS
And let it be remen bered that while the
same was being hoisted, the Band Of the
occasion was playing an air. aud the crowd
gave THREE CHEERS for 3 A. Douglas.
This is ominous. aud is an honest, open
and frank avowai, or demonstration Of the
real design Of the party. which is to foster
the institution of slavery, respect the rights
Of the nabobs Of the South, and put down
the freemen. the industrious and noble
minded freemen Of the North.
Editors pass this Misunderstanding Green
Patriot
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TuRPIE RkPuDrArED.-The Democracy OF
Morgan county refused to defray Mr.. Tur-
pies expenses at Martinsville the other
day. He had to shell out from the abund
ance OF his private purse. The Republi.
cans conveyed Messrs. Morton and Turpie
to Nashviile-their next place of speaking
the Democracy refusing TO aid 10 the
matter. We should think Mr.. Turpie
would regard such treatment as rather
cool.
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CASDoLENcE-We never saw so many
sad countenances as were presented on Sat
urday, among our Democratic friends. on
the reception Of the news that Stephen A.
Douglas had been nominated by a fraction.
al Convention as the fractional Candidate
for President. Their melancholy and lu
gubrity were heart rendering. We has
tened to soothe the anguish Of our Brother
Local of the Journal, but he was like
"Rachel weeping for her children" and
would not be comforted. Hurrying as
across the street to Habemeyer be hastily
sucked down a natiue and left the city on
the first train. Any information of his
fate, will be thankfully received.
Three flags were hanging out from one
building, being the only attempt at rejoic'
ing, we discovered on part OF the Demo.
cracy. We borrowed a flag aud hung it
out in sympathy.
We coudole sincerely with the bereved
LArER.-0ur friend Of the Journal was
seen at Indianapolis, on Saturday night,
aud took the train east. We hope for the
best.
In addition to the evidences of rejoicing
mentioned above, an enthusiastic Douglas
lite on Ohio street, hung out two flags il.
Illustrating the size Of the late Democratic
party, IL Ills inches.
Late at night, some twenty or thirty men
and boys Paraded the streets, with band
Of music, and occasionally proposed three
cheers, which were attempted by from three
to five voices on each occasion, but they
invariably ended 10 heart rending wall
Something like the cry
or some crsmped Swimmer in his agony
BetN cen ii and IL O'Clock, two little
boys piling up some boxes, distracted from
the sidewalk on Wabash street; set FIRE II
them in front of the Recorders Office, which
soon attracted other boys, and few men
When B. W. Hanna mounting an ole
cuba six cigar box, delivered himssl
of one of his finest spread eagle efforts
in happy contrast with his LecomptoI
efforts during the campaign Of SO.
Oh it was an enthusiastic demonstra
ton. a grand illumination of Ohio stree
between Fourth and Market.
In conclusion, as a faithful chronicale
Of passing events, we should be derelict il
duty did we not mention the fact that al
were perfectly sober.
LArER.-Yesterday morning the trace
of deep sorrow were painfully visible Of
many countenances, and deep groans an
half suppressed signs were so numerou
that a stranger would have supposed tina
the last plague of Egypt had fallen on GU
city.
We hope the friends of humanity will a
once take steps TO get up relief fund 70
the sufferers.
Wabash express. [volume] (Terre-Haute, Vigo Co[unty], Ind.) 1841-186?, 1860-06-27

A SAD SrEcrAcLE.-A most melancholy
spectacle was exhibited on our streets last
night. that of number of young men aud
half grown boys jollifying over the mani.
mate remains Of the Democratic party.
The shouts Of rejoicing had much the
tone Of wall Of anguish. II was q mon.
ster effort to reanmate dead body.
Things 10 working more and more.
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BALTIMORE, June 81

BALTIMORE, June III
The Seceders' Convention met at noon
to day in the Maryland Institute. which
was crowded to its utmost capacity. The
crowd was called TO order by Mr.. Ewing
Of Tennessee.
Mr.. Rassel, Of Va. was temporary chair
man, aud made an able speech. character
ising this Convention as the regular Con.
veution. The first business in order, he
said. would be to reorganixe the principles.
ussges and spirit Of the States Rights De-
noesscy Of old Virginia.
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SCHOOL ExaNISArIoN.-W had the pleas.
IRE of Witnessing the examination for a
short time yesterday, of the scholars taught
BY Miss Smith 10 the City Graded School
and were charmed with the readiness and
accuracy euinced by all in the several
branches in which they were exercised.
The spelling class particularly interest
ed the spectators. The familiarity with
the photography and definition of many Of
the most difficult words in our language,
displayed by this class was truly astonish-
ing, and showed that solid foundation
was being laid for thorough education
Miss Smith has no superior in her pro
fession, and the examination bore fatter-
ing testimony to the manner in which she
has discharged her duty.
We regret that We were not able to wit
ness the examination OF the classes under
the supervision of Miss Grover and Miss
Trobridge, which we are informed, were
unusually creditable. and praiseworthy.
To-day Miss MGKenzie's classes will be
examined, and tomorrow those taught by
Madame Moore
The exercises will be varied and inter.
esting, and all friends TO the school should
witness them.
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For the Express.
Ma. EpIron Did you notice the effusion
in Tuesdays Journal Of II. H. b (rssgsds-
eio) That puddle-hesded father Of prov
erbs and master Of msxims has stepped
from zig gag wsnderines to become critic
he understands Latin too (or-bopi.)
'RustIcus sedit in via
This verse is an old one, and you can
complete il by adding H. a. B = full name.
Amt he a great fellow and profound and
learned scholsrf Surely his name wilt
soon become the quotation Of the wise. aud
his intellectual power, purged from sensual
sppetites shall illumiue our path. 90 that
we poor erriug mortals shall no longer
dwell in political hetesies or have Q
thought as to our political duties.
Aud what descriptive power be pos
sesses wonder. IL be could not be iudu.
ced to publish description Of his feelings.
while the monkeys get after timf)
That mirror Of morality and chief Of
many counsellors Il. h. B. knows II ell,
for he has Sir John Barleycorn for hrs con-
slant companion aud from his inspiring
teachings desigus TO snlighten us in ia.
trans lat a be Indian. French and Dog.
Latin. Long may he drink. Amen
1+f FUN.
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County Opposition Ticket.
FOR COUNTY TREASURER,
HARVEY D. SCOTT,
FOR CLERK,
JACOB II. HAGER,
FOR sHERIFF,
SAMUEL CONNER,
FoR REPRESENTATIVES,.
JOHN P. USHER.
HENRY FAIRBANKS.
FoR COMMON HLEAs JUDGE,
ALEX B. CRANE.
PROSECUTOR COMMON PLEAS couHr,
PUTNAM BROWN.
Fer CORONER,
N. ". BENSON.
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wos'r GO AsoAED.-We received yester-
day morning q private dispatch Informing
US that ar.- Benjamin Fitzpatrick after
J having es,efully examined the Douglas
schooner. has determined not 10 go aboard.
He evidently thinks the craft - rotten.
and ~on', last the voyage out.
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C.I. Rlrrrr. Sec.

FRuir tARs.-As preventive Of family
jars, DR.. Patrick d Co.. propose to furnish
house keepers with the best article Of fruit
jars ever brought to this city. We sim.
ply direct attention their advertisement.
and ask for them aud their jars fair trial.
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Republican state Ticket.

y~zs lFoR GOVERNOR
HENRY s. LANE, OF Montgomery
FOR LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR,
OLIVER P. MORTON, of Wayne.
FOR SECRETARY OF STATE,
WILLIAM A. PEELLE, of Randolph.
FOR TREASURER or STATE,
JONATHAN s. HARVEY, of Clarke.
FOR AUDITOR OF STATE,
ALBERT LANCE. Of Vigo.
FOE ATTORNEY GENERAL,
JAMES @. JONES, of Vanderburghs
FOR REroarKR OF SUPREME COURT,
BENJAMIN HARRISON. of Marion.
FOR CLERK OF SUPREME COURT,
JOHN P. JONES, of Lagrange.
ron SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION
MILES J. FLETCH ER, Of Putnam.
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FAMILY GRocERIEs.- We commend to all
our citizens. both in town and country, the
advertisements Of The Star Grocery
We know Of no better place in the city
to lay in full supply of all that is neces-
sary for comfort or luxury IN the provision
line.
We can cordially endorse the d,clara-
ton Of Mr.. Reinhard, that his stock is
large and varied.
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III 1t is too late to night to speak of the
grand jolliication held over the remains Of
the Democratic party, last night We
could DOT do the subject io-sice.