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Wabash express. [volume] (Terre-Haute, Vigo Co[unty], Ind.) 1841-186?, 1860-07-04


DOUGLAS BASKRUPT.-A writer in the
Detroit Advertiser asserts with great con-
fdence that Douglas is hopelessly bank
rupt, and that his notes are under protest
in Wall street TO the amount of Sl00, 600.
A few years ago he was justly regarded as
a man of large fortune. but his ambition TO
be President caused him to enter the con-
test, purse in hand, which had the effect
to draw around him band of harpies and
cormorahts, who took more pleasure in
putting his money into their pockets than
in the advancement of his cause.
In the great contest in Illinois he was
compelled to compete single handed with
the immense corruption fund of the Ad.
miuistratiou, and it was asserted that that
campaign cost him over 100000.
Wabash express. [volume] (Terre-Haute, Vigo Co[unty], Ind.) 1841-186?, 1860-07-04


A Few OF THE BlGGEsr.-The Journal Of
last night would be a good Investment to
soap n akers. We Instance few of the
biggest:
"It (the fire alarm) is supposed, was made
to disturb the political jubilee" ~ The
Journal knows, as every one in the vicini
ty of the Terre Haute House knows, that
the alarm was caused by some of the boys,
hired to swell their torch light procession,
throwing a ball Of fire on the roof Of W.
n. BuckiDgham's house, and which, for a
while. threatened to destroy the building
How contemplate J
Again: There was no attemp. Of the
kind, "a Douglas demonstration on Sat.
urday night" What meant. then. the
Band parading the streets, followed by q
score or two of men and boys, attempting
abortive cheers for Douglasf Why did
Bayless W. Hanna aud others, make
speeches at l2 o'clock at nightf No at
tempt Of the kind. eh .n-e .l
1t was a sorry attempt, to be sure. bu
we suppose the best they could do.
Again: From one thousand to fifteen
hundred assembled on the commons !
Every sane man and woman knows tha
there were net over 500 present at any tian'
or altogether. This is the highest that the
most enthusiastic Douglasite claimed tha
night.
Those rounds of applause were "unabl'
to attend" except during some Of the fan
cy flights of Mr.. Ryan.
Our people, from those samples. cal
Judge how the Journal is TO conduct tn
canvass this season.
Wabash express. [volume] (Terre-Haute, Vigo Co[unty], Ind.) 1841-186?, 1860-07-04

Col. NELsoN's SPEEoH The Vincennes
Gazette says, "Quite a large audience, to
have been gotten up on a couple of hour s
notice, assembled at Green's Hall. Friday
enening, to listen to an address by Col. T.
II. Nelson, of Terre Haute. on the political
questions Of the day.
The Col. is one of the finest speakers 10
the State. and in argument has few supe-
riors. He showed up the corruptious and
unprecedented extravaganza of the present
administration in style that could not
fail to convince every one of the facts
His expose Of the Democratic mismanage
ment of our State affairs revealed a state
Of things that should cause the honest yeo'
manry of Indiana to hurl from power 6
party that is living upon them, by causing
enormous taxation"
Wabash express. [volume] (Terre-Haute, Vigo Co[unty], Ind.) 1841-186?, 1860-07-04
ARRIVAL OF THE GREAT EASTERN

IN.
NEw YoRK. June %.
The Great Eastern has arrived, and is
now lying at the Light Ship.
SANDY HOOK, 1890 A. M.
The steamship Great Eastern came into
the Light Ship at u O'Clock this morning;
she left the Needles at 10 A M on the 18th. .
With the exception of two days she has
experienced fine weather; she has AZ pas.
seugers. among whom are George Wilkes,
Esq, of Wilkes Spirit Of the Times, and
several of the Directors Of the Company.
She steamed the entire passage, ranging
from 254 to 333 miles per "a hours !; her en-
gines were not stopped until she was off
Georges Shoal for soundings; she came in
route southeast, direct to the Light Ship
where she was boarded by our ship news
collector, and Mr.. John Van 0izen, Of the
pilot boat Washington No. 4, a business
partner of Admiral Murphy, who went to
Southampton for the ship.
She was received when reaching the
Light House by Capt. Cosgroye, with a sa-
lutte. aud the dipping of colors, and as the
mist blew away, all the vessels in sight set
their bunting and sheered her. t
She now lies nesr the bar and will not
pass over until 8 o'clock, p NJ she is draw.
pg 81 feet water aft, and will be trimmed d
to an even keel before crossing. so
The following is the number Of miles
made per day On the l7th, 2e5; 18th,
900 18th and Goth, 276; 2lst, 3O4; 22d
$50; 2ad. 800; oath. 299; s5th. 325; Goth
33sth; 9th, 254. 3.
From one Of the passengers We obtain
the following information
There are 3s passengers and guests. al
in The best of health, and have been during
the entire voyage, which has been a par
iicularly fine one and full of interest. 1
has demonstrated the Great Eastern's su
periority as sea going vessel, and the ex
cellepce and reliability Of her machinery.
The Great Eastern passed the Battery a
4:30 p. m.
No difficulty was experienced in cross.
ing the bar, and the great ship wendet
her way through the bay as easily as
pilot boat. She was attended by fleet o
small craft The throngs at the Batter.
and on the various piers on the North rive
was immense. Many salutes we're Gred il
her honor.
She was decked with flags from bow t
stern. She moved very rapidly throug
The bay. only one Of the many steamer
being able to keep up with her. Th
frigate Niagara, lying in The stIeam. .looke
very small in comparison.
She arrived at her dock about O'Clock
Her immense length covers two entir
blocks. hu
Great crowds were still fiocking to SIS
her at sunset, aud there appeared to be n
end to the curiosity and admiration wit
which she 10 viewed io3
Wabash express. [volume] (Terre-Haute, Vigo Co[unty], Ind.) 1841-186?, 1860-07-04
For the Express.
ABRA-HAM-LIN-CoLN SONG.

Ye host Of Freemen i-noble band g.
Arise in strength and might fi
And quickly sweep from out our land
All those opposed to right.
March on march on i-''yea, ,.ev'ry one;p
Let glad strains I'LL the air,
For orABRA-HAx-Lrs-coLs now have come
To save the brave and fair.
Come on, ye sons of noble sires--
Ye honest and ye free
And while each soul our cause inspires,
Ds-moek-rats all shall fee.
Come, patriots, and Li.k-onto
The glorious freedom train
Wen show them what the truth can do
Columbis to maintain. -
Sing, sing the glad--the joyous strain
And shout the chorus loud
Till our land is free-the tyrsnts slain
And vanished ev'ry cloud.
Our foes may use their raii-lery,
And shout their loud huzIas,
But we will show them, by our plea, ~
They aid a sinking cause.
lnjudgment they may harshly sit
But an -65s-i man have we,
Who ean, like rails, their party split,
And "JsUr IL like tree.
But while we thus of victory boast,
Let none De-Moc'RY-see
In Freedoms band--o, noble host =
But truth and liberty.
Its grave will soon be Doug-alast
In death twill soon be low
And we, then moving in mass,
viii to its fun'ral 60.
It's had Its day, as all things must
Its sunshine and its shade ter
And shall return to kindred dust,"1ad
When in the grave tits laid.
TERRE-HAUTK, June 2eth. n. II.
Wabash express. [volume] (Terre-Haute, Vigo Co[unty], Ind.) 1841-186?, 1860-07-04

CONGRESSIONAL CONTENTION 1t may now
be regarded as settled, says the Rockville
Republican, that the Republican Conven-
vention to nominate candidate for Con.
gress (and candidate for Judge of the @
P. Court) for this District, will be held on
the 25th day of July next. Some ccnten-
tion has been had about the place, bul
the weight of preference. we think, is IA
vora5le to Terre Haute, and we acquiesce
Then let the 25th Of July be the time and
Terre Haute the place.
Wabash express. [volume] (Terre-Haute, Vigo Co[unty], Ind.) 1841-186?, 1860-07-04

T A German child in the town OF Ash
ford had been very i'll with scarlet fever
On Sunday last, says the Oataragus Re.
publican, the child seemed to die, and on
Monday preparations were made for its
burial. Monday afternoon the funeral
was held. and the body Of the child. ac
companied by large number Of friends
was conveyed to the grave. As the dir
began to fall upon the coffin, feeble cry
was heard, and then shrek of "MotherI'
burst from the lips of the resuscitsted
child. sh ls4f
The child is now in fair way TO recover
her health. 81 eIei
Wabash express. [volume] (Terre-Haute, Vigo Co[unty], Ind.) 1841-186?, 1860-07-04

III The Vincennes Gazette says Elihu
Stout. Esq, an old and estimable citizen,
departed this life Saturday aud was buried
on Sabbath, by the Masonic fraternity
Mr.. Stout was one OF the oldest citizens OF
vincennes. having smigrated to that city
half century ago, where he establish ed
very soon after the Indiana Gazette, which
was changed to the Western Sun newspa.
per, the first paper printed In the South.
west. He continued proprietor and editor
Of the Sun for about forty years, having
ceased his connection with it only about
fifteen years ago. when he received the ap
pointment Of Post Master.
Wabash express. [volume] (Terre-Haute, Vigo Co[unty], Ind.) 1841-186?, 1860-07-04

IL The course of Major English in cut
ting up the counties into two, three, and
four districts, and taking from the deputy
Marshals the duty of making out their re-
turns, is commented upon savagely by a
portion of the Democratic press. The
Paoli Eagle says "the way the matter is
now arranged it is perfect cut throat
operation-M ajor English pockets all the
profits" The Parker County Republican
defends the action of the United States
Marshal by suggesting that Mr.. English,
by pre.contract, is under the necessity Of
outstanding the spoils. for, from the testi-
mony Of Cornelius Wendell, the strong
presumption is that he will have to bleed
freely for the Democratic cause during the
coming contest for President. afp
Wabash express. [volume] (Terre-Haute, Vigo Co[unty], Ind.) 1841-186?, 1860-07-04

MARRrED.-0n the 2sth inst. at the resi-,
dence OF Prof. j. h. Moore, by the Rev.
W. @. Spencer, EDWIN r. wkIeHr, of this
city. to Miss ANNIE SrRowBRrDeE, formerly
of Canton, Ohio. a. rfrse ssgsn-
Miss Strowbridge has for the last year
been engaged in teaching in the City Ora
ded School, and by her macy excellent aud
amiable qualities has won the confidence
and esteem of all with whom she became e
acquainted. Her motto was, 1--WE will do
right" She is Wright. s.. r.
Our young friends will please accept our
congratulations and warmest wishes fol
their future happiness and welfare.
Wabash express. [volume] (Terre-Haute, Vigo Co[unty], Ind.) 1841-186?, 1860-07-04

OWEN CousrY.-The Owen county Re-
publican Convention held in Spencer on
the 25th inst. unanimously passed a reso.
luton instructing their delegates to the
Congressional Convention to vote for aud
use all honorable means TO secure the NOM
ination Of Col T. II. Nelson for Congress.
The Convention was very large aud en-
thusiastic. and the opposition to the cor
rspt Democracy is thoroughly organized
and united.
Wabash express. [volume] (Terre-Haute, Vigo Co[unty], Ind.) 1841-186?, 1860-07-04

the Democracy to darkness to their own
bitter reflections. ..r
A friend has furnished us the following
list Of illuminations
Private dwellings, 3, officehoders 4. can.
didstes for office 4, saloons 10, most of the
last in acknowledgement for past patron
ana
Wabash express. [volume] (Terre-Haute, Vigo Co[unty], Ind.) 1841-186?, 1860-07-04

The State Sentinel says the mass meet.
ing on Saturday night at Lafayette was tn e
largest ever held in the place. The fact Is
there was no mass meeting at all. Asma.
ny persons can be called together on our
public square on any evening in half an
hour. At no time was there more than five
hundred persons present during tn. speak
ing. and of this pumber more than one half
were Republlcans.-Lafayette jour.
Just 50. The Sentinel, the Cincinnati
Enquirer aud the Terre Haute Journal
seem to be waging a contest to determine
which can use the "long bow" best.
We bet on our neighbor over the Post
Office.
Wabash express. [volume] (Terre-Haute, Vigo Co[unty], Ind.) 1841-186?, 1860-07-04

D' Some very innocent persons, says
the N. A. Tribune, are sadly trobled at the
idea that rail splitting should be urged as a
qualification for the Presidency. Kind
friends. fret not your souls The fact that
Abraham Lincoln once split rails is only
referred to in order to forcibly impress it
upon the minds ofthe people that Mr.. Lin
colu is self-made man. He had none of
the advantages Of wealth. Of schools, OF
powerful friends and of high social posi-
ton, and he is therefore entitled TO the
greatest credit and respect for making him.
self what be is-an orator, a scholar and a
statesman. By his unaided exertions be
rose from rail splitter to position among
the first men Of the country, and the peo-
pie are now going to raise him few rails
higher.
Wabash express. [volume] (Terre-Haute, Vigo Co[unty], Ind.) 1841-186?, 1860-07-04

T 1t is reported that the sloop OF war
Seminole, the first fruits of the Navy Yard
at Pensacola, Fla. is a complete failure
The builders left all their chips in the
bilge, destroying all use of the pumps; and
as the chips rot the stencil is said to be in
tolersble. Beside, the spar deck planking
has already begun to rot. and pieces of rot
ten wood can be taken out by hand. She
will have to be planked anew. Then the
knees and girders are too small-soft pine
in some places; aud those must be replaced
the caulking is utterly sham. and must
be done over. In short. she will have tc
be rebuilt. according to the reports Of the
Naval Commissioner 90
Wabash express. [volume] (Terre-Haute, Vigo Co[unty], Ind.) 1841-186?, 1860-07-04

IL The Washington correspondent Of
the Cincinnati Enquirer telegrsphs as fol-
lows:
ok Governor Hsrschel Y. Johnson. OF
Georgia. is Just unsnimously nomiusted
for Vice President, to supply the place Of
Fitzpatrick, at the unanimous instance OF
Southern delegates. Mr.. Johnson has just
accepted in person. amid great enthusiasm.
he was the great leader OF the Ststes-rights
struggle iD the South" -at sH4A
The States rights struggle in the South
in 1850 vas the Disuuiou struggle. So
johnson was q disxnisn leader He is
worse than The Lscoupton swiodls. slave
code Fitzpatrick.
Wabash express. [volume] (Terre-Haute, Vigo Co[unty], Ind.) 1841-186?, 1860-07-04

Was 1T TRIcK.-Some people are ma
licious enough to intimate that Douglas
letter to Col Richardson was never meant
to be used in the Convention, but only Ia
be used after it was over. A kind of cheap
display of self sacrificing patriotism, and
magnanimity. We can't believe it, as s
Arnold Douglas could not act traitorously
lit don't run in that family.
Wabash express. [volume] (Terre-Haute, Vigo Co[unty], Ind.) 1841-186?, 1860-07-04

NOMINATED The late d. d. ex Presiden
and Req. VIM. M. Daily Of Union Depo
notoriety, was nominated for Congress
few days ago by the Douglas party in tn,
Sd Congressional District.
We have too much confidence in tn,
good taste and feeling Of self.respect pos
sessed by the people of the Third Distric
to believe for moment that they will al
low themselves to be disgraced by hi
election
Wabash express. [volume] (Terre-Haute, Vigo Co[unty], Ind.) 1841-186?, 1860-07-04

MILITARY CoSvESTros.--Th Indianap.
oils Journal, Of yesterday, says, "a con.
vention of Military men was held in this
city yesterday afternoon and last evening.
Ten companies were represented. 1t was
determined to hold State Military En-.
campment in this city in September
Capt. Wallace of the Montgomery Guards
was chosen as the Major General aud Com :.
mander for the encampment. The pro-
ceedings Of the Convention we will pub
lish tomorrow nfull. We are pleased to
see the move making by the military OF
the State, and hope it will result in good
to The interests Of the volunteer companies
Of the State. t@ -
Wabash express. [volume] (Terre-Haute, Vigo Co[unty], Ind.) 1841-186?, 1860-07-04

VERY LIrrLE.-"A little impromptu
Democratic thunder has disturbed the self
complacent equauimity of that concern. -
(The Express. Journal.
just SO. If we have been disturbed by
Democratic thunder, it has been by ths
smallest possible quantity indeed. Their.
has been mighty little" of 1T in this local
ity since the great die at Baltimore.
Wabash express. [volume] (Terre-Haute, Vigo Co[unty], Ind.) 1841-186?, 1860-07-04

ABRAHAM "-Commenting upon the an
nouncement that the name Of Mr.. Lincoln
is not Abram. but Abraham, the Penny
Press at Cincinnati says "When God ap-
peared to Abram, the Chaldee. and an.
noupced to him that he was about to make
him the father Of great people. He told
him that henceforth his name should be
Abraham, which means the father OF
great multitude. The terms which signify
father and ruler are synonimous 10 most
countries, therefore the prophecy relates TO
one as much as the other. When Mr.. Lin
coin becomes a possible President, his
name should be called Abraham, even Il
il was Abram before. for the promise seems
about to be fulfilled again in him."
Wabash express. [volume] (Terre-Haute, Vigo Co[unty], Ind.) 1841-186?, 1860-07-04

TIE MARSHALL MYSTERY DIssIPArED.-
From the lllinoisian We learn that the wo-
man said to have been murdered near Mar
shall, Ills, had been found and had ap.
peared in court. This OF course dissipates
the charge murder, but it's said that other
charges have been brought against the par.
ties arrested in this city.
Wabash express. [volume] (Terre-Haute, Vigo Co[unty], Ind.) 1841-186?, 1860-07-04

u- The editor of the New Albany Tri.
bune was present at the joint discussion OF
Morton and Turpie, at Salem, on. Saturday
last. He thus speaks Of David Turpie
"ln his second speech be descended to
the low, vulgar and vile blackguard. iu
dulging in expressions Of debased vulgar.
ity. and billingsgate, that would shock the
lowest loafer of grog shop"
OF Judge Morton he remarks:
"Judge Morton responded in a frank
gentlemanly and able speech, breathing
the spirit OF conservatism in every utter.
auce, aud conveying conviction TO the Tn
derstanding OF bis hearers. he is one o
the most forcible public speakers that !
has been our pleasure 10 listen to,"
Wabash express. [volume] (Terre-Haute, Vigo Co[unty], Ind.) 1841-186?, 1860-07-04

BAIrMoRE IrKMs.-It is a significant
fact that many of the seceders admitted to
seats under the majority report, refused to
participate in the Douglas Convention. aud
finally joined the movement TO nominate
Breckenridge and Lahe. ,.I..fet .s.sr
It was unfortunate for Douglas that the
principal fuglers for him were either de-
cayed politicians. disappointed Office hunt
ers, or desperate political gamblers.
Wabash express. [volume] (Terre-Haute, Vigo Co[unty], Ind.) 1841-186?, 1860-07-04
Government Omcials.

To the Editors Of the Missouri Democrat:
Some three weeks since, James Thread
the mail contractor and carrier between
GRANVILLE and Olney, H., was arrested on
a charge Of robbing the mails. and the most
indubitable proof of his depredations found
upon his person. He was taken to Spring
6ele and examined before the proper offic
ial. who, although Threads guilt was un
questioned, and the amount stolen known
TO be large, admitted him to bail in triv
ial sum. and he is now at liberty. Deduct.
ing the amount required for bail from that
stolen, there is still nice little sum left as
profit for this appropriation Of the property
OF others. "As the old cock crows. ths
young ones learn :" and under such mas
ter, it is no wonder that petty officials
squint at villainy. ARGUS.
Wabash express. [volume] (Terre-Haute, Vigo Co[unty], Ind.) 1841-186?, 1860-07-04

Re APPOINTED 1T gives US pleasure to
learn that Mr.. B. H. Cornwell has been re-
appointed Post Master in this city, his
term having recently expired.
As we, Of course, must expect to have a
Democratic post N aster until after the 4th
Of March. We know of no one We would
prefer 10 Mr.. Cornwell, for however much
We differ from Mr.. c., politically. we will
do him the justice to say that he has. dur
Ing his administration, always manifested
a most obliging disposition to all, with
out distinction Of party.
His assistants have also manifested the
same disposition, aud we are under obi.
cations to them and him for many favors
and accommodations to ourselves and sub
scribers.
If the same accommodating spirit is main
tanned until the 4th of March, we will not
urge Honest Old Abe" to be in hurry
in appointing successor.
Wabash express. [volume] (Terre-Haute, Vigo Co[unty], Ind.) 1841-186?, 1860-07-04
~. Mary,s Institute /.

We attended the conclusion Of the An
nual examination Of the St. Mary's lnsti-
tute, on last Thursday. and were pleased
with What we saw aud heard. The srouns
belonging to the Institution are most beau.
tifulIy cultivated. and the new buildings
are tasteful, clean and in proper order
Everything around and connected with the
institution is kept in the most perfect or
der, and seemingly the most hsalthfui con
dit.on. Arrangements are now being made
To erect new and more commodious bull
ding. which, when finished. will make th'
st. Mary's one of the most pleasant sn'
popular semioanes Of learning IN the West
'HMr. Crane, Of this city, spoke to ta'
young ladies Of the school in practiea
and able speech, abouadisg in many vel
timed and pointed suggestions.
2 The school is now, we understand, II
the most fourishing condition.
Wabash express. [volume] (Terre-Haute, Vigo Co[unty], Ind.) 1841-186?, 1860-07-04

Wonder il the editors Of the Terre Haute
Journal expect to keep their readers igno.
rant OF the fact that tue Baltimore Conven-
tion presented two separate tickets to the
countryf We see they neglect to notice
the nomination Of Breckinridge aud Lane.
This is an exceedingly weak attempt to
keep the people in the dark.--Putnam Ban
ner.
The very object for which the Journal il
published is to keep the people in thu
dark or to mislead them by false lights.
Wabash express. [volume] (Terre-Haute, Vigo Co[unty], Ind.) 1841-186?, 1860-07-04

.pThe Indiana Post, a German paper
published at Lafsyett heretofore old line,
and one Of the ablest 10 the State. has sl
so run up the names Of Lincoln aud Ham
lin. The German vote Of Indiana is sure
for the Republican ticket -0resesstIs Res,
ar, .fif
Wabash express. [volume] (Terre-Haute, Vigo Co[unty], Ind.) 1841-186?, 1860-07-04

" Hindman. Of Arkansas. bet 800 tc
81 900 at Baltimore, on Saturday, thai
Douglas would not get single electora
vote.
Wabash express. [volume] (Terre-Haute, Vigo Co[unty], Ind.) 1841-186?, 1860-07-04

p Judge Eckles. Of Greepcsstle. has
resigned HE Office ofchief Justice of Utah.
and returned home. oi