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New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-04-02

FIRE in Forty fifth street. woman .snsdJ sas Nossv
jumped from the fourth story Of the burning bu''dss
70 III. ground. She was picked up and e'aysyede
the New-York Hospital, where il was fcund 81" sAs
had sustained fracture Of the thigh, several severe
bruises, and some serious burss. Az su early sssf
yesterday morning the unfortunate woman died oil nee
Injuries An inquest viii 10 held on the body today
The deceased WAS a sister-in-aw of Mr. BsuasA
whoee vile and four children persisted In the fames
Wabash express. [volume] (Terre-Haute, Vigo Co[unty], Ind.) 1841-186?, 1860-02-22
Council Prooeedipg,.

OiIf nALL, FEB. II iooU.
Council met. Present-Mayor Patter-
son, aud CounciImen Read, Shannon,
WATSON. Frey. Grace. Swinehart, Briggs
and Hedges. Absent-walker.
The minutes Of the last meeting we're
read and approved.
sundry bills. amounting to 500 2S we're
submitted and allowed.
a communication from j c. Yates, Chief
Engineer, was received. recommending the
sale OF The wooden building. lately occu
pied by Engine No. 3; also, asking that 9
new bell be purchased for Engine House
No. 3. the present one being cracked; and
also asking the Council to purchase 5000
feet of new hose for use of the two new
Engines ordered.
The City Marshall vas authorized tc
sell tie building at auction.
The subirc. Of the purchase Of a bell wa,
referred TO the committee on the Fire De
partment and Chief Engineer, with in
structions to dispose of the old bells OF
Engine Houses Nos. 1 and 3. snd to pur
chase new ones.
The question in relation to the purchss'
Of sew hose wa. deferred for further con
sideraiion.
The special committee appointed for th
purpose reported a resolution that as les
timonisl To r. s. Coz late Chief Engines
of the Fire Department. a watch be pur
chased, aud that an order for one hrndret
dollars be drawn upon the Treasurer 70
that purpose.
Wabash express. [volume] (Terre-Haute, Vigo Co[unty], Ind.) 1841-186?, 1860-02-22
David Turpie ON g GENDER

The Monticello Spectator gives graphic
portrsiture Of big drunk" lately indulg-
Ell in by tbs Hoa. David Turpie, Demo
cratic nominee for Lieut.. Governor Of tho
State of Indiana. Taking possession Of a
jewelry shop. in the absence OF tins pro
prietor, he assembled some dozen boys Of
the town He IN the frst place bought the
attention Of the boys with some poor Jew
cry, purchased for the occasion. He then
got drunk. Next be made the boys drunk
having devoted five dollars to that patriot
&c purpose. After each rousd of the bottle
hey took a vote for Lieutenant Governor,
"a which the Hon. David Turpie received
a clear majority. He then sung black
guard songs. told obscene stories, and sent
for more whisky. Growing more musical,
he solicited the presence and aid of one
Samuel Cooper, a decent colOred fiddler,
who, being an A6olitionist. declined the
proffered honor, remarking that "he would
not be caught in the company of any such
drunken sesllawsg as Dave Turpie. " He
then nlFe1 WINE i&ds 10 years oius a.
leader Of the Bscchanalian orchestra, gir
ing him one dollar and all the whisky he
could drink.
Cards were then introduced, and the
drunken ogre vas carried on until the pro
prietor Of the Building procured assistance
and drove the drunken crew from the
building.
The scene is represented as being the
most disgusting and disgrseeful ever wit
messed in a civilized community. This is
The nan for whom temperate sober, Chris
thar Democrats, temperate. sober. Christian
fathers, are expected to vote FOR the second
Office within the gift Of The people Of the
State.
Can such things BET Will they do il {
The answer is indicated 10 the fact that
these same sober. temperate. Christian IA
thers voted for Ashbel p Willard in 1856.
Wabash express. [volume] (Terre-Haute, Vigo Co[unty], Ind.) 1841-186?, 1860-02-22
EDITORIAL Excursion.

We see it stated that the Baltimore and
Ohio, Terre Hauts, Alton and st. Louis
Ohio and Mississippi, Little Miami, Cen
tai Ohio aud their connections, have gotten
up an excursion for the editorial profession
of the West. which promises to be one OF
the grandest affairs of the day. The invi
tatiou is to be extended to editors through
out the West, South and Northwest. 1t is
designed that the guests meet at Wheeling
Virginia. on the 18th of April. on which
day the Baltimore & Ohio R. r. Co. will
start special train for Washington, stop
ping at points of interest sufficiently long
to afford views Of the scenery on the road
by daylight. The trip includes the visit
10 Mount Vernon, Baltimore and Harper s
Ferry. as well as many other points worth
seeing. II is designed that q single ticket
shall carry the holder upoa a continuous
link of railroad from st. Joseph to Balti-
more. Those that do not meet at Wheel.
ing, however. will be entitled to the use OF
the ticket at any time during the session Of
Congress.
Wabash express. [volume] (Terre-Haute, Vigo Co[unty], Ind.) 1841-186?, 1860-02-22

BuRsISe FLuE.-Considerable excitement
and some alarm was created about half
past o'clock on Saturday night on North
9TH street, by the SCOT in chimney in the
house of the late Judge Kinney. taking
fire. Heavy rolls of burning SCOT came
tumbling down the chimney. while the
flames, issuing from the top, lighted up
the whole neighborhood, causing much
anxiety for the safety OF that and surround
ing buildings. The sleet aud snow on the
roofs prevented. however, any serious dan
ger, and the excitement was confined to the
immediate Hsighborhood. We learned the
facts about 10 o'clock. aud as we take con
siderable interest in the family occupying
the premises, were glad that matters were
no W orse.
Those who so kindly rendered what as
sistaree was deemed necessary, will please
accept our thanks for the same.
Wabash express. [volume] (Terre-Haute, Vigo Co[unty], Ind.) 1841-186?, 1860-02-22


TA Republican meeting was held at
Fsirview. Hancock county Va, Oh the 18th
inst. The following resolution was adop
ted:
Resolred. That we heartily approve Of
the movement for convention to be held
at the City of Wheeling. for the purpose of
nominating delegates to represent this por
ton of Virginia in the Republican Conven.
ton to be held at Chicago, in June next.
and we will agree to such day in the
in Ohio county may select.
Delegates were appointed to attend the
Wheeling Convention, and it was resolved
70 hold OuuusJ o~----t;--' T.
We spent several days in that village Of
Fairview last August, and We can assure
our readers that sound, determined, work.
ing Republicans are neither few nor scat
tering in that region. That is 10 the pOr-
ton Of Virginia which il called the "Pan.
handle" and the time is not far distant
when this young giant-the Republican
element in Western virginia-using this
handle as lever and the Blue Ridge a.
the fulcrum. will either upset the pan or
break off the handle.
A knowledge of this fact has q great
deal Of weight with the Wises, the Hun.
tiers and the Masens. in considering the
question Of secession or dissolution. They
know that an effort made BY the 300. 900
free whites in the paH to 60 out of the Un'
ion would at once be successfully opposed
by the 500, 900 freemen who sit on the
handle.
Wabash express. [volume] (Terre-Haute, Vigo Co[unty], Ind.) 1841-186?, 1860-02-22
Tbs Ms,h,d;., Eo;,eonal Church.

e The Methodist Episcopal Church, in
this city, was thronged at the morning sud
evening service on Sabbath, to hear the
Rev. DR.. Bosnsn. President Of the Green
castle College. We had not the pleasure
Of listening to his morning discourse, but
hear it spoken of in the highest terms. In
The evening his sermon was a mastery one
-comprehensive. clear. eloquent and
above all, the spontaneous out-bursting of
a warm Christian heart.
We are glad that DR.. Bowman 10 as he
is. We are glad for the Church. for him.
II, and for our Alma Mater. he does
not only speak as man of learning, of
thought, and Of profound Christian feel
ing, but he has the AthsniaD requisite
the eloquenes Of action.
Wabash express. [volume] (Terre-Haute, Vigo Co[unty], Ind.) 1841-186?, 1860-02-22

one Of habitual labor. aud comparative
poverty. 1t has. for the most part. been
spent n private, in the faithful discharge
Of his professional duties. and is therefore
devoid Of that fexibility and sdspteduess
which nothing but official discipline can
largely give.
In personal appearance Mr.. Bates has
noble and commanding air. In stature he
is of the type of Mr.. Webster. His hair
begins to exhibit tokens of age. his eye
beams with intelligence from beneath mass
i've brows, and his face 10 marked with
deep thought. His manners are those Of
polished gentlemen of the last generation.
In his domestic relations he is a fond
husband aud kind and indulgent father
De married, in 1923. Julia D., one of the
five daughters Of David Coulter, late of
South Carolins. He had by that marriage
seventeen children, only eight Of whom
survive-six sons and two daughters.
Though he was born and has always
lived in a slave State. yet he has never
sought to live rpou slave labor. be for.
rnerly owned few slaves, whom he kept
az domestic servants; but he emancipsted
the last OF them some years ago. His aged
mother, who died in 1886. set free by will
the few remaining slaves she had. and last
spring his sister. Sarah Bates, emaneipated
by deed 80 slaves, all that remained to her
having before that set free SIX or eight by
separate instruments.
Grape Hill. TIE residence Of Mr.. Bates
situated about four miles from the city Of
st. Louis, is brick mansion. surrounded
by nicely cultivated gardens, and arbors
and shrubbery, among which the grape
which gives name TO the place. is promi-
nent. Though he is not sxtravagsnt. he
lives in a comfortable and substantial
style, BETTING the man who has national
reputation like his.
His private character is eminently ex
emplary. The pious teachings OF his
youth have become the settled principles
Of his manhood. Beyond the decent re-
spect aud veneration for religion which
politicians almost universally affect il
their outward lives, ne eherishss, by daily
acts of devotion in his family, aud Othe
ordinances Of religion, the. sentiments o
consistent Christian piety. With the vir
tues of head and heart W hich characterized
some Of the early statesmen Of the Repub
, lie, be is equal TO any station in the Gov
erument which his cOuntrymen may assign
him.
Wabash express. [volume] (Terre-Haute, Vigo Co[unty], Ind.) 1841-186?, 1860-02-22
Republlcanism An sullivan.

We had the pleasure on last Saturday Of
attending Convention. composed Of all
who are opposed to tho present disuniOo
Democratic party. in the county Of Sulli-
van. Il was one Of the largest conventions
ever assembled ia that county. and the
frst Opposition convention held there. A
series Of resolutions, possessing the ring oil
the true metal. was passed; Bates and
Lane were Endorsed, and large number Of
delegates selected for the State COnven
ton.
There is feeling aroused among the
people of Sullivan that is uncommon
They have become alarmed at the disunion
sentiments entertained BY the Democratic
party, and the stpalthy policy by which il
now seeks to force the Institution Of slave
~ into all Of our Territories, and event
ually into all the States. We have never
Witnessed a more respectable and attentive
convention anywhere. 1t was composed
of the determined earnest men Of that
eouuty-men who have resolved to unite
together, and take the reins of this State
aud Federal Government out of the hands
of the most corrupt party that has eveI
disgraced the Commonwealth. We were
impressed, strongly impressed, by the
united sentiment With which the Conven-
lion agreed upon the adoption of their plat
form Of principles. II was unanimous
"sye' all the time. except when some ole
Disuuionist, who, shrinking from the blow
he was receiving under the filth rib, woulC
anon shrek out cultural mo-"
Col. T. e. Nelson. Of this city, addressed
the Convention. and a few remarks wer
made by the editor Of this paper. Their
never was more hattering encouragement
for the advancement Of the Right than 9
this time in old Sullivan
The Republicans of vigo send greetin
to the Republicans Of Sullivan.
Wabash express. [volume] (Terre-Haute, Vigo Co[unty], Ind.) 1841-186?, 1860-02-22
clay County Republican conven-


The Republicans of Clay County met in
Mass Convention on Saturday last, Capt.
Ezra Olds of Brazil. being President, and
Enos Miles, Esq, of Bowling Green, Secre
tary.
Albert LANCE of this city, and w. W
Csr,sr. Editor of thu Patriot, addressed the
meeting.
The Convention passed a series of spirl'
ted and patriotic resolutions. scorring and
Conforming the threats by the Disuniou
Democracy, of secession and revolution
denouncing the welcomes, Proiigality
corruption and pro slavery practices and
policy Of President Buchanan declaring
their opposition to mobocrscy and all vio-
lations of law holding the Democracy ac-
eountable for the invasion Of Kansas by
armed rufisns. and orthe invasion OF Vir-
yinia by John Brown denouacing the tar
mig and feathering of American citizens
including Irishmeu and Germans and their
expulsion from the South by the slaveocra
ey for the expression of lhsir honest senti-
ments.
Opposing interference With slavery
where it rightfuliy exists, and opposing
iis extension into Territories now free.
The Convention also passed resolutions
favor of submitting the Constitution of
new States to the people for their adoption
or rejection. In favor of placing the sol
diers Of the war OF 1912 on the pension
list. In favor Of Homestead law, and OF
protection under all circumstances to nat
uTsliked citizens.
The Convention recomme- de Hon. Hen
~ 5. Lane for Governor. " i'll Cumbsck for
Lieutenant Governor, and Albert Lange oil
this city for Auditor of State.
The utmost harmony prevailed and the
Republicans Of Clay County promise
good account Of themselves in October and
November.
Wabash express. [volume] (Terre-Haute, Vigo Co[unty], Ind.) 1841-186?, 1860-02-22

q The gap 10 the Mississippi Central
Railroad was closed on the 30th ult. By
the completion Of this link there is now g
continuous Railroad from Bangor, Ne, to
New Orleans. except four short ferries. at
Hudson River, the Susquehanna, the Po'
tomsc, and James River. This vast chain
Of railways is composed of eighteen indie.
pendent roads. costing in the aggregate
for 1884 miles of road, s92 ,7s4 .Os4, OF
nearly One.tenth Of the whole railway sys
tenn Of the United States, Of which 1896
miles are used in this continuous line
Wabash express. [volume] (Terre-Haute, Vigo Co[unty], Ind.) 1841-186?, 1860-02-22


CLUE MEETIs0.-A very large number
of citizens were present last Right at the
meeting Of the Young Mems Opposition
Club
DR.. ]. @. Stephenson addressed the
meeting in a lengthy. able aud eloquent
speech. Reviewing the early history of
the Union, showing the position occupied
oy the fathers of the country, he proceeded
to arraign the Democratic party. on some
eight or ten counts, any one OF which upon
conviction shoald hurl any party from
power. Examining his witnesses and
summing up" he showed SO clearly the
guilt of the cuiprit, that all present must
have been ready to render a verdict Of
guilty OF every count Of the Indictment
Wabash express. [volume] (Terre-Haute, Vigo Co[unty], Ind.) 1841-186?, 1860-02-22

A NEW DISEASE AMONG CHILDREN A
new disease has appeared 10 New York
and is now occupying the attention Of the
Academy Of Medicine. Diptheia. or dip
thetic Group, it is called. and is in almost
every case fatal, at the same lime epidem
ic and contagious. Notwithstanding a
learned discussion by all the savsns. not
OEe seems 10 understand the features of the
disease or the proper treatment. The lit.
lie patient Is first utterly Frustrated, a
green secretion is discharged constantly
from the mouth and nose, unceasing fits
of coughing. with large swelling of throat
and glands, united to pithy substance
which seems TO grow rapidly in the throat.
10 short time inarticulation of speech
follows. and the child dies in terrible con-
vulsions. The progress Of the disease Is
so rapid that a. yet nothing has been done
10 cheek it.
Wabash express. [volume] (Terre-Haute, Vigo Co[unty], Ind.) 1841-186?, 1860-02-22


CAss-Friend Lemon. Russell R. Clug
gage. John Miller.
JAcKsos-Boyle Il. Laid. James b. Ma
han, James Brown.
CrRRY-Wilton Chadwick, JOHN Bus.
kirk. Ruel Downs.
FArRBASKs-samuel Myers. John Pogue,
A DeBon.
TuRMAs-Addison Mckee, Nelson Wi.
der, s. S. Brewer.
wv. Blackburn then offered the follow
ing resolution. which was adopted
Resolvsd, That the Hon. Henry S. Lane
of Montgomery county, is the FIRST choice
Of this Convention. for the next Governor
of this State.
On motion.
Resolrsd, That this Convention recon
mend Hon. Thomas q. Nelson of Vigo Co.,
as suitable person to represent this State
at large in the National Republican Con.
vention at Chicago.
On motion,
Aesotutd, nat thte OouFchtAon icS~n
mend William Wilson Of this county, as a
suitable person to represent this Congress
sional district in the Chicago Convention
Adopted with applause.
On motion,
Resolved, That every opposition voter Of
Sullivan county who may attend the State
Convention to be held on the Dad inst, be
and ia hereby appointed delegate.
On molten,
Resolved, The chair sppOint central com
mittee, to CONSIST of eleven members, three
Of whom shall reside in Hamilton Town
ship.
The following were appointed
HAMlLroS-Sewell Coulson. John Bird
well, John q. Wier.
HADDoS-John F. Curry.
TuRMAs-Samuel Brewer.
GnL-John n. Halstead.
'CAss-Russell Cluggage.
JEFFERsoN-Jackson Hinkle.
/ Observation-Disclosures q. Cochran.
FArhBAYKs-Samuel Myers.
OURRY-Wilton Chadwick
On motion,
Resolved, That the proceedings of hi
Convention be published in the Wabasl
Express and the Indiana State Journal
and that the Editor of the SULLIVAN Demo
crat be requested to publish the same.
R. n. Hudson, from Terre Haute, favor
ed the Convention with a few remarks
showing in a lucid manner. that il tn
Constitution Of the United States carrie
Slavery per Sc into the Territories, that
could be carried into any State in the Uni
on, as the Constitution of each, was sui
ject TO the Constitution Of the Unite
States.
On motion, the thanks OF the Conveu
ton were rendered to Messrs. Nelson an
Hudson for their services on the presen
OCCASION.
On motion. the Convention adjourned.
JOSEPH W. BRIGGS, Pros.
R. T. BEsDERsOs,l sec,ys.
]. HOLMES CANS,
Wabash express. [volume] (Terre-Haute, Vigo Co[unty], Ind.) 1841-186?, 1860-02-22

DoUeLAs SoUrH.-Hon Thomas Green
Davidson Of Louisiana, publishes long
letter 10 the Washington Constitution, re-
futing the doctrine that Douglas is the
strong man for the Presidency he says it
is ridiculous to suppose for a moment that
he can get the united Southern vote, and
that every rumor Of his popularity either
North or South is part of the game of
"Brsg" now being so eagerly played by
his friends and psrtisans.
Wabash express. [volume] (Terre-Haute, Vigo Co[unty], Ind.) 1841-186?, 1860-02-22

THE SHORTEST RoUTK.-By recent ar.
rangements concluded with the Illinois
Central, and the Terre- Hsute, Alton & ST.
Louis Railroads, the shortest route from
Cairo, Ills, aud the South to Cincinnati
and the East. is through this city via the
Terre- Haute and Richmond Railroad.
Close connections are nov made at Mat
toon by trains on the Terre-Hautc, Alton
4 St. Louis, and on the Central; also close
connections are made at this city and al
indianapolis, making the route some nine
hours shorter than by the Ohio and Mis-.
sissippi Railroad.
Wabash express. [volume] (Terre-Haute, Vigo Co[unty], Ind.) 1841-186?, 1860-02-22

LA squaw in western Iowa got drunk
on strychuins whisky, recently, and when
her husband undertook to control her. she
seized knife and laid him out, and then
she cut out his heart. Several Indians
looked on indifsrently, as by. their code
vengeance must be visited by relatives of
the deceased.
Wabash express. [volume] (Terre-Haute, Vigo Co[unty], Ind.) 1841-186?, 1860-02-22

u A Sacramento letter-writer desert.
hes the winter 10 California thus: Lilies
are in bloom together with the chrysan
theum, the gersnium, and the climbing
plants which adorn the porches. Here and
there, too, you will see the white rose, vie
ing with the lily. and the red dropping in
the presence of the harder flowers. under
the cool moisture of The nights. The buds
of the passioo flower are swelling. aud the
green pointed heads of the hyacinth and
crocus, aud the daffodls have broken the
grounds -
Wabash express. [volume] (Terre-Haute, Vigo Co[unty], Ind.) 1841-186?, 1860-02-22

n HYsr-The sidewalks for the twen-
ty-four hours preceding IL O'Clock on Sat-
urdsy night were peculiarly suited 10
hysts. This word hyst i a congeneric
term, and signifies tina; specimen Of
ground and lofty tumbling produced by =
mans feet suddenly flying into the air and
letting his body drap We have seen this
performance by others, We have ihdulged
In IL involuntsrily ourselves; ia fact we
got Of one Of the grandest overtures in
this style Of gymnastics on Friday night
last that VS. remember Of ever seeing, and
IL we are not thwarted in our purpose by
the force Of circumstances, We have retired
forever from that line Of business
The spectators were few on that occasion.
ana Just before we rose We sat down.
To aid us in our determination. 10 ia
dulge no more in sports Of this kind, will
our friends. Barr d Bro. have some ashss
sprinkled on the slope IN the pavement Of
the perth east corner Of their building !?
We promise to tread lightly On their ashes.
Wabash express. [volume] (Terre-Haute, Vigo Co[unty], Ind.) 1841-186?, 1860-02-22

u Lent will commence on the 22d Of
February. and Easter day will fall on Sun.
day. the 5th Of April--a fortnight earlier
than last year. Whit Sunday will occur
on the 9th Of May. and Trinity on the Sd
Of June. There will be Is Sundays after
Trinity; Advent Sunday will recur 90 the
81 Of December. and Christmas day will
fall on Tuesday, two days later-owing 10
leap year-thsn last year; that Is when
he reckoning is by the day Of the week
exclusively.
Wabash express. [volume] (Terre-Haute, Vigo Co[unty], Ind.) 1841-186?, 1860-02-22
REPUBLICAN STATE CONVENTION

indianapolis, Feb. 81.
The outside pressure in favor of Lanes
nomination is overwhelming. aud at ths
urgent solicitation Of delegates from all
sections of the State. he has consented To
reconsider his determination, as announced
in the Lsfayettee Courier of yesterday, and
is now in the hands of his friends.
Jadge Morton has been solicited To &C.
cept position on the ticket as Lieutenant
Governor, and has signified his consent
The Convention to morrow, from present
indications, will be one Of the largest ever
assembled in the State
Wabash express. [volume] (Terre-Haute, Vigo Co[unty], Ind.) 1841-186?, 1860-02-22

A Section of this young Temperance ar
my was organized by the youth of this
city, at Templars' BALL. on Thursday eve
ming last. under the auspices Of the Ten.
pie of Honor. The following Templsrs
were selected as Governors:
P. 8. WEsrFALL, Governor,
r. H. TEL, LIST ASST Governor.
d. E. STEVENS. % Asst Governor,
J. W. MILLER, 81 Asst Governor.
The following boys were elected as off,
GERS for the ensuing term:
Russell Teel, G. A.,
George Austin, G. V. A,
Dayton Oondit, g. Sec'y,
Edward Patterson, Asst Ssc'y,
Edward Boudinot, g. Treasurer.
Edward Knapp. Asst
| Hal. Donaldson, G. T..
Albert Austin, a. u,
Willie Child, |. W.
Alonzo Winslow, o. =.
The Section was organized with twenty
! Charter members, all bright and intslli.
gent boys, and on the same evening six ap
plications for membership were received,
thus giving promise of accomplishing a
vast amount Of good among the boys Of our
city, and commanding the respect of all.
Wabash express. [volume] (Terre-Haute, Vigo Co[unty], Ind.) 1841-186?, 1860-02-22

II A couple Of weeks ago, Mr.. Joseph
Mccullough, of Clearfeld county, Iowa.
while driving a sleigh. was chased by
wolves for several miles and nearly over
come. Others coming to his aid. one large
wolf waa killed.