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Wabash express. [volume] (Terre-Haute, Vigo Co[unty], Ind.) 1841-186?, 1860-08-29
A Question TO Judge Douglas Imam =
swered
AususrA. Maine. Aug. Is. Is6O

correspondence TO the New York Tnbane.l
AUGUSTA, Maine, Aug ~, 1860.
Judge Douglas. when he was here on
Thursday last. declared with strong EN-
phasis that, as National candidate for
the Presidency he had no opinions 10 con
ceal, none but he was willing to avow in
any part of the Union. very respectable
citizen OF this place who was invited to n
seat on the stand with him. put into his
band the following question, which he
was most respectfully requested TO answer
in the course of his remarks. The Judge
on receiving il OF was before he rose 10
speak, read it very attentively, and. resu
ming his conversation with the gentleman
who offered ii. respectfully scquIesced in
the propriety OF the question. and promised
to reply to 1t in the course OF his speech
"Will Judge Douglas bo so kind as TO
oblige a fellow citizen by stating before
the people here assembled his answer to
the following
QUESTION DO you hold, aud If elected
President Of the United States, would YOU
carry out, the doctrine hat the people Of a
Territory, before Il becomes a STATE. have the
power, under the Federal Constitution
and Notwithstanding the Dred Scott deci
zion, to PROHIBIT or EXCLUDE Slavery there
| froml
I'm other words
do you affirm that the people Of a Ter
ritory have the Constitutional right 10
crush the cockatrice's eggs. as soon ss
these are deposited in its nest by the prop
sgsndisfs Of Slavery, or must they tolerate
the Incubation, and wait till the eggs be
come foil grown aud active vipers. that cat
be pursued and exterminated only by the
newly created sword Of State authorityf'
With this question before him. which hs
promised to answer, the Judge arose and
addressed the people for al hour and !
half: bat for come cause or otber-you car
Judge as well as The not oily did sol
answer the QUESTION. bat very CAREFUL,
Avoided all allusion 20 IL. ! merely give
YOU the fact, with no comment Of my own
prsfrrring that you will bestow such Fe
fections upon il ss candor aud fidelity 4
truth require. But IL seems 10 me the pub
lie should know srhaf questions Judg
Douglas refuses 10 answer, and conjectun
a. best they may. the reason rky h
chooses To conceal his opinions on tba
most interesting point. -
I,is quite probable tina, the Judge vii
make other speeches in different localities
aud as is possible that be forgot 10 an
-wer the question above given. II may b
we'll 10 hand II up TO him again and again
until he shall have found time TO snswe
Wabash express. [volume] (Terre-Haute, Vigo Co[unty], Ind.) 1841-186?, 1860-08-29

IL One of the best political caricatures
out-because it is at once very pat, very
,rue.. and good joke for all parties alike
is aPicture Of the Democratic wagon.
standing right across the railroad track
with the "Lincoln and Hamlin" locomo.
tive thunderiag down upon 1t at full speed
Hitched to each end Of the wagon is a brace
might and msiu. under the lash of their
drivers. TO get out of the way Of a smash
up. The mule teams. ~ unnecessary TO
add, are Breckinridge aud Lane aud
Douglas and johnson.
Wabash express. [volume] (Terre-Haute, Vigo Co[unty], Ind.) 1841-186?, 1860-08-29

WY DO vi SurrorT AnsAu,s liSccISl
There arc various reasons. ba. those
which refer more particularly TO the man
may DC summoned up az follows:
l. he il honest.
2 He - = friend 10 American labor.
\ lie j. opposed TO the extension Of
slavery.
4. Hefasofs the imroedists admission Of
Kansas.
S. Hsi- IN favor Of a ias, and liberal
Homestead bill
6 lie u innexsbiy opposed - corroup
ton aud intrigue ia every form.
! lie j. tue representative et pfinet
PIE. held by the fathers Of the Constita
ton
:. lie will crush ost aud destfey dlsun-
,onism wherever 4 may appear
Wabash express. [volume] (Terre-Haute, Vigo Co[unty], Ind.) 1841-186?, 1860-08-29

~ Fanny Fern. once stopping st the
Office ofs Philadslphis hotel 10 pay her
bill. on the eve of departure. found charge
for brcsking Of her toilet set. She admit
ted the breakags Il one piece, aud desired
10 pay for that only. The price Of the
whole vas demanded. because the set was
broken. The carriage sas st the door.
there wss no time for discussion. but
enough for action. Hastily paying the de
msnd. aud directing the carrisgo 10 wait a
moment. she went directly back 10 her
room. aud taking up ihe poker. iscontin p
emily broke every remaining piece 10 The
Wabash express. [volume] (Terre-Haute, Vigo Co[unty], Ind.) 1841-186?, 1860-08-29
IN. Great Enstan Party.

The Indiana American says. "For the
hrst time IN car history. the party 10 pow
81 has become willing 10 be called The
opposition Party" The Republicans are
regarded a. the party. and the great effort
of politicians Of The "opposiiion" Is to
defeat Lincoln To this end The Know
Meetings. fuse with Douglas, Douglas
men. Who lately denounced Knew
Nothiugs - cut thros,s. make common
cause ~ith tAcm. against Lincoln. aud
Breekintidgsrs mix in aud mix eul when
ever they eau. We are Glad Of this fusioe
And II Lincoln cant beat them all. COM
blued. ne don't want him elected.
Wabash express. [volume] (Terre-Haute, Vigo Co[unty], Ind.) 1841-186?, 1860-08-29

NKw FrRN.-Sickness and press of o,her
matter. has prevented Us from sooner call
ing attention To the fact that Mr. l.. A .
Burnett. have become sole proprietor of the
large aud hourishing Leather Store. hith-
erto doing business under the name Of o.
Boyle aud Burnett
Mr.. Burnett Is known throghout this
whole community ss a gentleman Of un.
swsrving integrity. and correct business
habits. and we take great pleasure in rec
ommending him to the confidence and pat
ronage Of all those having business in his
line See his advertisement in our weekly
edition.
Wabash express. [volume] (Terre-Haute, Vigo Co[unty], Ind.) 1841-186?, 1860-08-29

Il will be rccollecisd that the Democrat
ie cAndida,~ for Congress in this District.
10 one Of the very first speeches he made
after his nomination. said. that Cassius NJ
Clay had attended a convention lnd made a
speech in Cincinnati. with Pred Douglass
on one side Of him. negro man by the
name Of Halo on the other. aud about four
hundred negroes IL front. This imagin-
AIRY. circumstances was highly eolored by
the sxuberanee Of the gentleman's fancy.
aud some credulous Democrats really
though, he was telling the truth
We denied il a. soon as We heard il. and
the Cincinnati Gazette has since denied
that such convention wa- ever held in
that city.
IL seems that DR. wm. NJ. Daily-a man
who has been dismissed from the Metho-
dist Church for Heenfionsness. pRuxxrs-
MSS and PROFANITY. but who is Just
a to be the Democratic nominee for Con
gress IN the Sd Congressional District-has
tt@b A-tbk eff ra'hr 0fo4t
and the following correspondence between
W. W. nays. Esq. Of Nashville in this
State. aud Hon. Cassius NJ. Clay. has Ia
ken place on that subject.
NASHVILLE. ISD., July 80. 1860.
Hon Casslus NJ. CL.Y-Dear Sir Rev
DR. Daily. Democratic canaidate for Con-
gress in this District, in speech delivered
IA re 10 day, made the following statement
"A short time ago. Cassius NJ. Clay sat
in negro convention in Cincinnati. with
Fred Douglass on side of him and an-
other buck negro on the other side, and no
other white man in the Convention"
do not suppose that the above charge is
true. but desire 10 bring II TO yorf notice.
and learn from you whether or not Is
true.
Respectfully. yonr ob't servant.
W. w. HAYS.
Wabash express. [volume] (Terre-Haute, Vigo Co[unty], Ind.) 1841-186?, 1860-08-29

We have received the 7lh Annual Gaia
loxas Of Behm's College. located at Evans
vile. Ind. .. from which ~s tini that the -
s,itu,ion Ia 10 highly houfishing condi
ton. and is rapidly gtewlug IN public "a
vor
The number Of >tndsnt. W attendance
during last year. is about eighty, Of whom
twenty ave grad oa,si.
This - the eldest snd most reliable Ia
stsiuiiea Of the kind 10 The state. asd o.
vs thsak. wsll worthy the confidence aad
es tronsge ef the public.
The nsxt session commences on No.dsy y
September ID.
Wabash express. [volume] (Terre-Haute, Vigo Co[unty], Ind.) 1841-186?, 1860-08-29

The Indisnapolis Jeafual says Gov
erner willard spPoinsed 10 she Office Of
swamp LAID Commissioner J sesb Mefkle. i.
whom he admitted ~ his Nee Albsny
speech was = dsfssulisr 10 The amount Of
u,osc thar 800 900. sad the appointment
~as maje sfier he dsfsulesiion was oiii.
eiaily kno~a. snd ahsr suit vas broagh.
~ Rspabliean attorney - rccesef the
monsy. The sslt Gee. WsiIsra ass@sssed.
aad the men~y - sc, collected yet. a~d
nesef vlll Ne.
Wabash express. [volume] (Terre-Haute, Vigo Co[unty], Ind.) 1841-186?, 1860-08-29

ARRIVAL OF THE PONY EXPRESS


ST. JosErH, No, Aug. "a.
The Pony Express. with San Franc
dates 70 the llth inst. arrived here
night
SAs fxAScrsoo. Aug. n.
The various county Democratic Conven
tions throughout the State. have been hold
ing meetings. and have divided into Doug
las and Breekinridge wings. each division
calling separate county conventions. to
elect delegates TO one OF the other of the
Democratic State Electoral Conventions.
All these county committees wsye CON.
posed las, year Of Administration Demo
Gratis; they now average about an equal
number Of Douglas and Breckinridre men
This is favorable indication Of the
Douglas strength in the State, as the Anti.
LeeomPion wing of the party composed
last year almos, entirely OF Douglas men.
was not represented in any Of the count,
committees.
1t is now understood that The 10 State
Senators who hold over. and will vote for
L. ). Senator next winter. are about equal
ly divided.
The FL Dorado county Democratic Con-
rention have had two meetings and stood
for Breckenridge, 4 for Douglas, aud ON
the fence. The Breekinridge men have
called a convention for the I'd Of Sept~m-
Der. and the balance Of the committee sd.
journed ill to day. without taking auy
action.
Thirty-seven Democrats Of Nevada CO.
who supported the Administration candi-
dates last year, have published long ad
dress to The Democrats Of that county, urg.
ing them 10 support Douglas and John
son The list is headed by John r. Nc.
Connell
The Toulomne county Democratic Cen.
tral Committee met at Sonora on the OH
inst, : members were present and one
proxy, they stood for Brsckinridge and 4
for Douglas, and being unable TO agree.
they separated. The Breckinridge wing
called convention at Sonora for Sept. LIST.
aud the Douglas branch on the 30th inst.
The San Jose Reporter, after putting up
the Breckinridgs and Lane flag. has pulled
IL down
hre occurred at Grass Valley on the
9Th inst. destroying b buildings Loss
$35. 900.
: The new buildings being put up on the
Express route. are 60 feet square. with
stone walls feet high. being designed to
serve as forts when necessary
Wabash express. [volume] (Terre-Haute, Vigo Co[unty], Ind.) 1841-186?, 1860-08-29

fe.r OsFics Ressfsi The Peat oIies
Il ofseaeassls. vss breken inso add rol'i'ed
on Tuesday night. of large svsnbsf Of lsi.
tsfs Tee large bags made up fer Acsts.
sams snd Raeksills Route. Que for tbs
New Altsny u. n. reais. sad enc for la
dssnsrels.. weFs taksa snd uhed
Wabash express. [volume] (Terre-Haute, Vigo Co[unty], Ind.) 1841-186?, 1860-08-29

lrfreniies says that betvesn poaxlss
frvsf ssd = srcekinf.dgs sweet ofiies-
holder. hsves hard ,sm- generally. Their
fs<lsnrs l,o 90 one eide. their bread sni
batter o. the ether. kni 'hes thsmssiss.
lie generally
Wabash express. [volume] (Terre-Haute, Vigo Co[unty], Ind.) 1841-186?, 1860-08-29

LESSON yoR rHE PRIScE The liberal pa
pers Of Canada, while entirely respectful
to the Prince. take occasion TO remind him
Of certain ideas Of their own. The Ham.
ilton Times speaking of his intended visit
TO the Unitrd States, remarked:
"A valuable lesson will the young
Prince learn from observing the prosperity
Of that people whom his ancestors drove to
rebellion. He will see how little free,
energetic people really depend upon Prin-
ces-hew easily they can be dispensed
with. and how wise il is TO dispense with
them when they misuse the prerogatives
which are entrusted to them for the peo-
ple's benefit.
Wabash express. [volume] (Terre-Haute, Vigo Co[unty], Ind.) 1841-186?, 1860-08-29

srsrmsS A DoVGLss The world tc.
ao~n Political JaEglef. will Welt ind'ana
IL September. AID will snlersaln those who
ell fsver him With their patronage, With
specimens u bis weaderful agility IA ioig
ing lfosa rpins h polui. aai N wifesn & in
aud wsfesng cat rfies uf Admission here
d
Wabash express. [volume] (Terre-Haute, Vigo Co[unty], Ind.) 1841-186?, 1860-08-29

the Little Glaat--in must u The Ststes he
will be without even al electoral ticket.
and in those where he eau muster friends
enough for slch ticket. It VIII require 40
affidavit 70 prove that he has been runsius
a. all.
At the North the prospect - quite -
billions The Fremont States are all safe
for Lincoln. and IN the States carried by
Buchanaa to .ay nothing Of The increase
q the Republican vote. the friends Of
Breckinridge viii number sufficient 10
leave Douglas a. the New York Herald
says, without even the ghost of chance. !.
How grossly absurd and dishonest then
for the Douglas Press. and The Douglas
orators to persist IN misleading the mas
So, when every we'll informed man knows
there j. no hope for him. Why get
men to spend their time and waste their
money in these hopie@- efforts. to sn~iain
leader already played oai. aud vho will IT,
ali probability fail 70 get an eieetoriai
yo,ef Our advice 70 The Douglas men J.
70 save their breath TO cool their porridge.
and their money n feed the poor
Wabash express. [volume] (Terre-Haute, Vigo Co[unty], Ind.) 1841-186?, 1860-08-29

p Jesse ID. Bright made en- sppeins-
men, 10 spsak n osaasrsv'iis lat week.
aud the DessIxs ~sa ssfaightvsy apps'nt
ei aaeetssg of lhsif cwn. Tor The same
nsxht sad hour. in order TO Keep their aea
from hearing him
Wabash express. [volume] (Terre-Haute, Vigo Co[unty], Ind.) 1841-186?, 1860-08-29

II iIon.y J.. X. Uiddiugs. having With
dravn from The canvass for the nonssatisn
or II scat 10 csnersss. 10 The Ashtsbals.
OHIO drists,st. John ho,ehiss vac 70 nem-
mated ty aeelsms,iou
Wabash express. [volume] (Terre-Haute, Vigo Co[unty], Ind.) 1841-186?, 1860-08-29

IRA. q. Moore II Nsw York City. Who
-sss 70 csnira. America las, ysss. has jas'
ressrnsd from Gsslsmsls. with two swarm
u stlnglsss bees.
Wabash express. [volume] (Terre-Haute, Vigo Co[unty], Ind.) 1841-186?, 1860-08-29

The Evansville Jcafaai pablishss Col.
H. " rhemrssn's speech Al rsue Hasie.
q. rsport~l frf the Cineinnkn 0aketts :
csi Thompson tsli .enslemsa II this
eity that that spssch vss ~. eofrettly &c.
ported IN he 0as ,se-thsi that pofsson oi
u a. vh,rh be deneupeei The Hspablicsn
40 sectional aad dsnssfoas party. ssa
I.inesln e. sectional esedldste. wsfs en-
tirclg cmlitei IN ihf Usseiis. N 4 L<de
We 49, lnelissl 10 The apiniss thai Col
Thomgsen sever leld = Esnsiemsa' "a
yousel,y say sseh lisng
Wabash express. [volume] (Terre-Haute, Vigo Co[unty], Ind.) 1841-186?, 1860-08-29

The Lafayette Journal says: "col Wal
her. The Rhode leland wool dealer. now IN
the city. Who travels through all ,hs Nor.
thern States. and - one Of the shrewdest
politicians of The country. gives a. MS
opinion that Lineoln will carry the entire
North by an snpreeedeotfd msio'iiy.-'
Where he has visited. the most unboundei
enthusiasm prevails Tor tho Iiepubl'can nom
isss. while Douglas i looked upon a.
dead cock 80 the PIT
Wabash express. [volume] (Terre-Haute, Vigo Co[unty], Ind.) 1841-186?, 1860-08-29

az The Rsrssss csnsedss that NJ. Alsr.
csepsf wssld have h~sn defeated ~ NJ
kilss .--Js.rssi
The Espfsss did 20 such: thing, a. yea
afe s~~re J~<ns. sai yeu are reckless Il
sssf rspais,len stss yea ssY se
Wabash express. [volume] (Terre-Haute, Vigo Co[unty], Ind.) 1841-186?, 1860-08-29

az Where can ths, Gfy dollar r'ls be
foand ssighberf Those hse eeavefsed
hsshers are IN Lost Greek stsll. aud vs have
their nsnes 10 our pocket.
Wabash express. [volume] (Terre-Haute, Vigo Co[unty], Ind.) 1841-186?, 1860-08-29

OrTER CREEK AND NEvISs.-We are as
sured by old reliable citizens Of Ne
wins and Otter Greek Townships. that that
little "game of Brag" in last nights Journ
al ia relation 10 these two Town ships.
won't 60" That il Is all silly gas.
Why do you have to take all your crowd
from the city when to you 90 Otter Greek 10
hold meetingsr Why don't your vaunted
strength show Itself Oh such occasions.
Wabash express. [volume] (Terre-Haute, Vigo Co[unty], Ind.) 1841-186?, 1860-08-29

II State Elections are yet 70 be held
before the Presidential Election in Noyem-
Der a follows:
In Vermont. on Tuesday. Sept. 4
Ia California. on Wednesday, Sept. ).
Ia Maine. on Monday. Sept. 10
In Georgia. on Monday. Oct !
In Florida, on Monday, Oct. 1.
la South Carolina, on Monday. Oct. :.
In Pensy sylvania. on Tuesday. Oct. ,.
In Ohio. on Tuesday, Oct. ,.
Ia Indians. on Tuesday. Oct. y.
Ia Minnesota. on Tuesday. Oct. ?.
In lows on Tuesday. Oct ..
Pfssidsafial Eisefien in all the States. on
Tuesday. Nov 6.
Wabash express. [volume] (Terre-Haute, Vigo Co[unty], Ind.) 1841-186?, 1860-08-29

a. uere - an unplesaut case ef "snnb-
bing"
hut there is a party We Che Douglas
meal can eompfomise " IA sni thai - the
Bell and Essrstl party .--Fersyfhs Speseh a.
PhilsdeipAis
Bell aud Essrc,, have 30 COMPROMISES To
make. sir. With sqeattsr Sovereignty men.
unless ID be % receive ,hesr votes -Bshi.
moff faffscf
Wabash express. [volume] (Terre-Haute, Vigo Co[unty], Ind.) 1841-186?, 1860-08-29

We have before as says the Chicoge
Press aud Tribune. copy Of the Daily
Democratic Union. Douglas paper prin-
ted at Peoria. Illinois. In which we find
the following irank admission Of ths charge
that. during Mr.. cIay's life time. ho was
bitterly maligned aud prosecuted by Steph-
A. Douglas the Union says:
"some years age Douglas was a candid
ate for Congress. in the 9th Congression.
al District OF Illinois ZEN David NJ. Wood
son WAS bis opponan: During the can.
vsss. they spoke at Cf olltoo. aud in his
speech at that place iglas used the fol.
lowing language:
Henry Clay il a bls hearted traitor. and
the only American Stat man WHO EVER
SOLD HIMSELF Fol BRITISH GOLD
We quote the article entire from the col.
umns Of the Union OF Sunday. Aug. 18th
1t there appears we print it; aud it must
be taken AZ frank and honest confession
Of the Hypocrisy Of the new admiration Of
Mr. Douglas for the memory Of the great
statestra an, the author ofthe Missouri Com
promise We thank The Union for ils un.
wontsd honesty. and commend its example
to the other Douglas journals which are
shedding crocodile tears over Mr. Clays
bones.
Wabash express. [volume] (Terre-Haute, Vigo Co[unty], Ind.) 1841-186?, 1860-08-29


Dear Sir: Ihave just received yours of
the 30th ult.. in which you say that the
Rev'd DR.. Daily, Democratic candidate sor
Congress in your district, in speech of
that day said "A short time ago. Cassius
NJ. Clay sat in negro convention in Gin
cinnati, with Fred Douglass oa one side OF
him and another buck negro on the other
side, and no other white man in the con-
vention." and ask if it is true.
/ never sat in negro convention IN Gin
cinuati in nay life, or elsewhere; or in any
convention with Fred Douglass. My ac-
quaintance with Fred Douglass and the
Rev Dr. Daily are about the same but
justice TO Douglass compelsnne to admit that
he is by far the most of n gentleman as we'll
as an sbler aud more honest man.
CM. CLAY.
W W. HAYS. Esq. Nashville, Ind
This J. a sumner TO that lie Ii takes the
wind out Of that Democratic sal. Ii taps
the inflated balloon aud lets out a small
quantity of gas.
We understand Mr.. Voorhees, says he is
able To prove the truth of his assertion by
agentIeman in this city. We hope he will
make the effort lie certainly would not
have made such charge. en- so respec,a-
bic gentleman as Csssius NJ. Clay. and
then skulk from producing the proof
Recollect. Mr.. Voorhees,, Z. NJ. Clay is
incapable Of falsehood-he will sot. can.
not lie. Every element in his nature for
bids it. The whole history OF his past
life is at war with falsehood. His brain
could not originate, nor could his lips ut
ter falsehood. Blu. IL you desire to pro
isct yourself behind the proof OF "a gentle
man in this city, our columns are open to
you. BE sure, however, you do not blum
der into other difficulties rs unpleasant as
this one must certainly be
The electors in this Congregational Dis
,rict, may be compelled To think Of you, as
Mr. Clay has said of DR.. Daily.
Wabash express. [volume] (Terre-Haute, Vigo Co[unty], Ind.) 1841-186?, 1860-08-29

Hsas.-Ths feaistllls csanes ssys
psskeF- sEs freely sfsss-E es e~-is pess fer
hsx<. &c <ossal-f delivery
Wabash express. [volume] (Terre-Haute, Vigo Co[unty], Ind.) 1841-186?, 1860-08-29

LEATHER MARKET ~ l. A. Burnett
furnishes Us with tn lowing item in
regard to the hide mark h. ,his city:
Dry flint trimmed y lie
Wabash express. [volume] (Terre-Haute, Vigo Co[unty], Ind.) 1841-186?, 1860-08-29

rpvssse n hss created = ire
~ endeu. auiiss IL he DeneeFst,e CsmP.
h zee The nsme ef M Jane. 0assf. placed
on he Rspsel'san f'sksa ias csuusy sur'
seyef. Nf. osssy "a -sssrssGe survey
of .whe ~, enly usasrsissds the faesss
~ sl.e The prssi,ss Il ~. prsfr--isa. - =
very sepssssE tesfee.
.his ssme 90 TIE ticket t-kes frou
Demsensy the lasl hole her had q -
slsg ssngis naas "a ,Aeis tsekst. isnes
fheY are sorfsei To- .siafal
Wabash express. [volume] (Terre-Haute, Vigo Co[unty], Ind.) 1841-186?, 1860-08-29

~ Isnssln siii - b. 'niserisy q -
le.s than $40 sai.s. a. ~ osauts II NiFc
--Jsarnsi
lon ioet heliets that jssmss. nee dees
ssy ese vish ,snlh part 81 The hrsips
vs have Supposed Jos rsss~ss.
Yea iss~ that vsro seunsy nssG vas
Ds~eer.sis. rad yea t-s~ shsi ~e are daily
g.isiag ffom yoof party.
Wabash express. [volume] (Terre-Haute, Vigo Co[unty], Ind.) 1841-186?, 1860-08-29

ST. JosErH, Mo-, Aug. %.
The Pony Express. with San Franc
dates 70 the llth inst arrived here
night