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Wabash express. [volume] (Terre-Haute, Vigo Co[unty], Ind.) 1841-186?, 1860-09-12

of in several pieces. This was trying
moment. The shock aud the force OF the
waves swept off several Of our number;
but the night was dark, and as all lights
were soon gone, we could not see who was
yet safe, aud who was gone. | found my
self on piece Of the wreck, perhaps l5x
30-a portion ofthe upper deck, the boards
and ribs, or carlIns TO which they were
nailed In company with me were from
% To % persons, and we bad nothing to do
but suffer ourselves to be foated toward
shore. Among the pieces OF wreck we
/ found few cabin doors. These we secur-
ed, and setting them and our pieces Of
plank upon end. broadside 10 the wind.
made them serve as sails. Soon after set.
ting out on our perilous journey, We dis
covered another piece OF the deck, more
deeply loaded than ours. Capt. Wilson
was on IL. with two or three others, he came
to our float. and continued with us. keep
ing 10 heart by his words OF good cheer
After daylight, he busted himself in pro
viding for the general safety. by fastening
loops to the carlius 10y which we might
hang on when we came to the surf There
were with US four or five women. One OF
these had a child about six months old
for ghe safety of which the Captain wa.
exceedingly solicitors. He held it when
not otherwise employed. He had given II
up but moment, TO attend 10 some matter
when a wave swept il out OF the arms o
him 10 whom he handed IL. aud IL wa
gone. This child and a man and woman
, were all we lost. We spent the night IL
? comparative comfort. The storm was Sc
! we're, bnt We did not suffer greatly from tn
cold. The water was warm.
About 81 o'clock we neared the shore n
- WSnctka About 200 feet from the shore
our frail craft was lifted 10y the surf whicl
was running in strong, and completely cap
e sized. The raft was broken by the force q
the waves Capt. Wilson; Mr.. Waldo, o
+ tho National Mae, Ontonagon; Mr.. Geo
e Newton Of Superior City aud myself clun.
a to one piece OF the deck; but again sirlk IN
Y the surf were again cspsized, and all throw
Y into the surging waves. | managed {
strike the wreck again, aud Dir. Waldo 20
on another piece. but Mr.. Newton aud Cap
Q Wilson were seen no more. After niue
: exeriion aud appalling danger, game
- the land OF the twenty eight on our rat
d only righl--seven men aud oue women
a were saved. The rest went down with
n sight aud sound OF safety.
| want to say thai Capt. Wilson behave
C nobly from beginning to the fatal close =
:. That any are saved except those who eau
y off in the boats is due to him.
!, No accurate list or number of persons q
: board can be given, but it is nearly as 70
:, lows:
,r Excursion Party (about) ..........3 81
Ye Regular Passengers (estimaied). 49,.
Crew of Steamer. ..........
le lotai.. ..''.............. A.
1t % all this number ouly ninety screen We
saved.
Wabash express. [volume] (Terre-Haute, Vigo Co[unty], Ind.) 1841-186?, 1860-09-12
The DIsunion Question Settled.

While Mr. Douglas was speaking in vir.
giuis few days ago, some one sent up
to the stand a written questinn. as follows:
eff Mr.. Lincoln is elected President and
the Southern States should Iattempt TO 10
out of the Union would you assist ia
maintaining the law and keeping them icY
Mr. Douglas answered emphatiea'ly that
il. Mr.. Lincoln was elected il would be the
duty Of all good citizens to scquiesee. and
that any one who should attempt TO rests,
his inauguration would deserve to be treat.
ed as 'old Hicksry" treated the Nulli6ers
10 1881.
Mr.. Breckenridge. in his speech at Lex.
ington. Wednesday last, directly disclsims
any intention to dissolve the Union. and
says that no man in the country is more
loyal to the Union than himself. After
these things may we not hope for quiet
nerves on the part Of certain timid gentle
men in the North.
Wabash express. [volume] (Terre-Haute, Vigo Co[unty], Ind.) 1841-186?, 1860-09-12

FoRr HARRisoN GUARD.-The Journal was
mistaken in saying that the Fort Harr ison
Guard were getting a new uniform. The
boys are getting new uniforms made, but
they are the same style of the first, but are
furnished much cheaper than the first, the
cost now being $l4.
We are delighted to see the Guard ma
king such earnest preparations for the En-
csmpment, which commences next week
rhe company has attained an efficiency
in drill, not surpassed by any company,
perhaps. in the State. and our citizens may
be proud Of them and should foster them =.
Wabash express. [volume] (Terre-Haute, Vigo Co[unty], Ind.) 1841-186?, 1860-09-12
Voorhees, calls Douglas n Poisonous
Traitor

On the 24th day of November 1853 Mr.
Voorhees,. speaking Of the Administration
wing of tho Democratic party, aud Of Mr.
Douglas, said
"The opposition to the Democratic party
is far less formidable now than many time,
heretofore in its long aud brilliant careei
Of magnificent usefulness to the country
II has always met opposition, and il has
always overcome opposition tchetker poison
Gus traitors fastened their fangs upon the DO
som toheh had nurssd them, or open nd
manly foes waged a warfare upon It's proud
legions. IL will be SO in the future"
II is unnecessary to say. that the Poi
sonovs traitor fastening his fangs upon the
bosom which had nursed him." was one
Stephen A. Douglas, and the "open and
manly foes" had reference direct to the
Republican party Wonder if Mr. voor
hees still regards the Little Giant, as a
Poisonous traitor" who is biting the bo-
som from which he has drawn so much
nourishmeut what a serpent.
Do you stand now, where you stood then
Daniel
A story is told of an old father, who had
a very pretty but lruant daughter. A
young fellow in the neighborhood, who
was not, by auy means a favorite of the
old gentlemar's was paying his addresses
TO the young lady Almost every day the
father would call the daughter before him
and say to her, my daughter you must not
any more permit this fellow to come and
see you, he is great rascal, and will not
suffer him again to visit my house" The
daughter would invariably say to her pa
rent, Father, there is nothing between
me and this young man, he only comes
here to pass away the time, and cot to see
me, and you may rest assured that will
not encourage him." These protesrations
satisfied the old gentleman and he rested
easy, until one morning he awakened TO
be informed that his truthful daughter had
actually eloped with and married this
same fellow. The old man said nothing.
but in a few days the twain came back
and the jubilant bridegroom said to his
father in law, "well, sir, have married
your daughter" The old and BETRAYED
man looked at him, aud said, keep her.
sir, watch her. sir. look closely after her,
sir, for she deeeirsd her father and she nay
deeeiue you"
May not the Douglas men in this Con
gressional District learn lesson from this
boneIy story Mr.. Voorhees, has deceived
the Administration. from whose bosom he
has drawn so much nourisLment-may he
Dot deceive the friends of Mr.. Douglass
Wabash express. [volume] (Terre-Haute, Vigo Co[unty], Ind.) 1841-186?, 1860-09-12

ANOTHER DIvIsIoS.-It was announced
in the Journal on Saturday, the meeting TO
raise the Hickory Pole in the Ord Ward, on
Friday night was one Of the largest and
most enthuiastic of the season.
Its remarkable that one Of the largest
aud mos rnthuiaslic meetings. couldn't
raise their pole. They made an awful ef
fort. They heaved and liquored. and liz.
uorod aud heayed. aud the pole like the
local OF the Journal, would lie still.
Again the Journal says at will go up
this Saturday evening at o'clock. But
it didn't. Much more strength was ex-
hausled,. much more.liquor was imbibed
but the pole wouldn't go up and finally i
broke assunder, and like the Democrat,
party which il faithfully represents, it nov
presents two broken fragments, which
used to lie together, but now lies separated
Wabash express. [volume] (Terre-Haute, Vigo Co[unty], Ind.) 1841-186?, 1860-09-12

The Woo GuARD'--We are pleased to see
that the ladies of the city are preparing a
beautiful flag to be presented to the Vigo
Guard
This is right. and the boys deserve it..
By the way the vigo Guard will turn out
strong for the State Encsmpment next week
and will do credit themselves aud to the
city they represent.
Wabash express. [volume] (Terre-Haute, Vigo Co[unty], Ind.) 1841-186?, 1860-09-12

/" We are informed that at Montezuma
on Friday, the Republicans over Swallowed
the Squatters entirely. The Squatters had
drumued up their forces for a week, the
Republicans had made no efforts until the
day before. The right will always triumph
in the end.
Wabash express. [volume] (Terre-Haute, Vigo Co[unty], Ind.) 1841-186?, 1860-09-12

Z u The Richmond Enquirer, the organ
Of the Breckenridge anti Republicans in
"old Virginia., deuouncer the Little Giant
as Lincoln whipper in. and calls his at
tention to the fact that the gallows Of John
Brown may be again erected.
Wabash express. [volume] (Terre-Haute, Vigo Co[unty], Ind.) 1841-186?, 1860-09-12

IL We not only accuse the Express OF
lying but prove our accusation to be true
Journal.
You being the accuser. witness and
Judge.
The accuseI is false accuser, the wit
ness false wi;ness and the Judge cor
rupt Judge.
Your own conscience sccuses you If it is
scared as with a hot iron. The Journal is
witness against you-the people has rem
dered the verdict.
Wabash express. [volume] (Terre-Haute, Vigo Co[unty], Ind.) 1841-186?, 1860-09-12
hoy" LOST.

LEFT Washington. d c., some time n
July, To go home to his mother IN New
York. He has not yet reached his mother.
who is very anxious about him. He has
been seen at Philadelphia. New York City,
Hartford, CT, aud at clam bake in Rhode
Island. he has been heard from at Bos-
ton. Portland. Augusta. and Bangor, Maine.
From some expressions he has dropped, il
is feared that he has become insane upon a
subject he calls Popular Sovereignty He
is about five feet nothing in height. and
about the same in diameter the other way.
lie has a red face. short legs and large
belly. Answers to the name of Little
Giant. Talks great deal, and very loud
always about himself. Has an idea that
he is a candidate for the Pre- sidency. Had
on, when he left, drab pants. a white vest,
aud blue coat with brass buttors; the tail
is very near the ground.
Any information concerning him will be
gratefully received by his afflicted mother.
For further particulars address
AUsUsT BELMONT. New York.
WILLIAM A. GoRMAN, Minnesota.
Wabash express. [volume] (Terre-Haute, Vigo Co[unty], Ind.) 1841-186?, 1860-09-12

~ In Wisconsin, under anti-Republi-
can rule, the .ex2 lenses of the State Govern
ment ran up to nearly half million Of dol
lars year. The tax payers 10 that young
State though tn at was paying to much for
the whistle" They turned the Democrats
out by electing Republicans to fill the
State offices. The expenses Of the State
under Republican rule is. we learn, about
one hundred thousand dollars year. A
few hundred thousand dollars every year
might be saved to the taxpayers in Indi-
ana by voting for the Republican State
ticket in October. Hadn't the tax payers
better try that onf sst~
Wabash express. [volume] (Terre-Haute, Vigo Co[unty], Ind.) 1841-186?, 1860-09-12

LINCOLN PoLEs.--The young Lncolnites
of the 5th Ward, have engaged magn,fi-
cient ash pole on the corner Of 7th and Ia
gle streets.
The pole Is the incest one we ever saw,
is about 90 feet high. is clear Of fiaues like
the Republican platform, and straight as
40 arrow, just like the peoples candidate
Ger President, or the political fecotd or our
candidate for Congress.
Wabash express. [volume] (Terre-Haute, Vigo Co[unty], Ind.) 1841-186?, 1860-09-12


No FusIoS wIru HIS ows PARrY.-The
sentiments of Mr.. Douglas on the subject
Of fusion with the supporters Of Dreckin--
ridge have been publicly announced, not
only at Rocky Point. Rhode Island, where
be said:
Il am asked why do not advise my
friends 10 make union ticket with TIE
secessionists. Why don't you make oil
and water mixI / am willing 10 act with
all men who agree with me 90 principle,
aud ] am determined TO act against all
men who are in favor OF disturbing the
peace aud harmony Of the country by
thrusting the negro question ia the Con-
gress OF the United States"
but also in more recent speech at New Z.
ark. n j.. where be declared in still more
emphatic terms his hostility to any tcom
binatiOn with the Breclyiuridgeites. SO
it seems that while Mr.. Douglas is will
ling to fuse with any Of his lifelong enc.
mics. he will have nothing to do with the
Breckenridge portion of his own party.
Wabash express. [volume] (Terre-Haute, Vigo Co[unty], Ind.) 1841-186?, 1860-09-12

tarr The residence Of the Tate J oseph
Galess IN Washington has been sold Tor
cas- 200 and a Methodist church has beef
erected on its site.
Wabash express. [volume] (Terre-Haute, Vigo Co[unty], Ind.) 1841-186?, 1860-09-12

IL Henry Fairbanks candidate for State
Legislature. will address the citizens of OF
ter Greek Township at Stultz School House
on Monday evening. tho 18th Of Sept. at
n O'Clock.
People Of II political parties are invi
ted.
Wabash express. [volume] (Terre-Haute, Vigo Co[unty], Ind.) 1841-186?, 1860-09-12
Keep IL before the i'eoDie.

IL The Republicans Of Sugar Creek
township will hold meeting of Thurs
day, at o'clock p. N at DR.. Cslhouns.-
They will De addressed BY William Wal,
lace OH adispspoils' 1sbe0 .sBssiiio 10
A general turn out is invited.
Wabash express. [volume] (Terre-Haute, Vigo Co[unty], Ind.) 1841-186?, 1860-09-12

IL We have just received a letter from
o. r. Morton, informing Us that he will be
unable 20 I'll the appointments made for
him at Brazil to day and at BridgetoD to-
morrow. He is confined in his roomlw;th
ague. We are very sorry for this. for the
people are eager 10 near Mr.. Morton when
ever there is an opportunity afforded.
Wabash express. [volume] (Terre-Haute, Vigo Co[unty], Ind.) 1841-186?, 1860-09-12
MURDER OF A MrsnosARr IN Texas

MURDER or MISSIONARY ~ TKxAs.-
Rev. A. Bewley Methodist superintendent
and missionary in T. xss. Almost excellent.
pious and iroffensive man. was short
time since taken by mob of three hun
bred pers ons and hung on tree, at place
called veal's Station. The Christian AID.
vocste says no specific charge was alleged
gaiust him, other than that be was min.
lister of the Gospel in the Methodist Episco-
pal Church. --s. $50 "a
Wabash express. [volume] (Terre-Haute, Vigo Co[unty], Ind.) 1841-186?, 1860-09-12

u The members Of the Bell and Ever
EFT Club viii leave the store W.. s. Coop
er this evening a. o'clock, 10 attend the
meeting ct Otter Crssk.
Wabash express. [volume] (Terre-Haute, Vigo Co[unty], Ind.) 1841-186?, 1860-09-12
D0ugias on Lincoln--No Matter
which

The Douglasiles 81 Connecticut have re.
fused To instruct their electors, in the event
Of Douglass defeat. 10 cast their votes SO
as to defeat Iincolr. This is significant Of
the tendencies Of Mr. Douglas aud his
iriends:
The Hon. WIN. A. Richardson. of I'LL
nois. the confidential friend Of Judge Doug.
las. -ays:
both Lincoln sud Breckinripge advo-
cate measures hostile TO those | favor, aud
as BETWEEN THKx l AN INDIFFERENT
Mr.. Douglas was called upon by two OF
his supporters from New Jersy prior 10 the
convention in that State that formed un
lou ticket, al The Fifth Avenue Hotel in
New York, and be denounced openly and
unreservedly any union with the friends
Of Beckinridge and Lane; and when his
represented to him that his advice would
certainly give the State to Lincoln, his re-
ply was. "7Asn let II bet DM oius us The
organization in 1864 ."-(washington Con
stituLion.
Wabash express. [volume] (Terre-Haute, Vigo Co[unty], Ind.) 1841-186?, 1860-09-12
M The Republican, are the onIy p.r,,

u The Republicans are the only party
this year who advocate the election Of a
PRESIDENT by tie pesrte .ov offev 4 'fessfble'
me ans of reisg IL. y'All'thc osliess parties
are seeking MOTTO effect but 70 prev ed such
al electionl By theif eva deo0ies sioss, thisl
is all that any one OF them lie capable Of
doing.
Wabash express. [volume] (Terre-Haute, Vigo Co[unty], Ind.) 1841-186?, 1860-09-12

pThe following advertisement appears
in The Minnesotian. We trust il may
lead to the recovery of the lost boy, and to
the restoration of peace to bereaved fam
Wabash express. [volume] (Terre-Haute, Vigo Co[unty], Ind.) 1841-186?, 1860-09-12

That In every State in the Union where
negroes and mulattoes are allowed To vote
the law authorizing it was passed by
Democratic Legislature, under Dsmoc ratio
administrations.
Keep IL before the People
That 10 every State where negroes and
mulattoes are permitted TO testify in courts
OF justice, where white men are parties. the
law authorizing it. was passed by Demo-
cratic Legislatures.
Keep il before the People
That nearly all the Democratic mem beers
OF Congress at the last session, voted a.
gainst making pOlygamy and penal Of
tense in Utah. while.every Republican vo.
ted for it,
Keep before the People.
That the Democrats are. as n marty nm
posed to homestead law, and that the
Republicans. Individually aud as a party.
are IN favor Of that great and just meas
ure.
Keep IL before the People
That The Republican party has but one
platform. North. South. East aud West
that 1t is national party aud that the 9th
er parties are all combining without regard
to principles, measures or platforms, save
aud except 1.-The loaves and f.hes"-tbe
spells Of office.
Keep utefore the People.
That the efforts OF the Douglas party
nov unite with the Know Nothings TO de.
feat the Republicans. is evidence most Dos.
tive, that they are mongrei Knop Notlino
'arfy.
Keep II before he People.
That II. v. johnson, the Douglas can
lidate for Vice Present. is not only in ia
TOR Of extending and maintaining negro
lavery. by the re-opening Of the African
lave trade. but be is in favor of maxine
iares of WHITE MEM he says the can. |
al should own the labor Of the country.
Wabash express. [volume] (Terre-Haute, Vigo Co[unty], Ind.) 1841-186?, 1860-09-12
Keep is before the pcop,.

That in every State in the Union where
negroes and mulattoes are allowed to vote,
the law authorizing it was passed by a
Democratic Legislature, under Democratic
administrations
Wabash express. [volume] (Terre-Haute, Vigo Co[unty], Ind.) 1841-186?, 1860-09-12
Keep IL before the PeoEle.

That the Democrats are, as party op.
posed to homestead law, and that the
Republicans. Individually aud as a party.
are IN favor Of that great and Just meas
Wabash express. [volume] (Terre-Haute, Vigo Co[unty], Ind.) 1841-186?, 1860-09-12
SMENT OF M. E. SMITH, OF
ONTONAGON.

was asleep in the mates room when
the collision took place; but awakened by
the loud crash, and went on deck as soon
as possible. The vessel with which we
collided bad got clear of US and Captain
Wilson was giving orders to lower boat
to ascertain the extent of the injury; but
when down, the boat could not get near the
Elgin by reason of the waves and wind. |
assisted in rolling freight to the starboard,
to list the boat over, and also in getting
overheard some cattle for the purpose OF
lighting up. But the water seemed to be
coming in So fast. that the the Captain ran
to the pilot house TO see how she was head
ing. Being told West" he said That's
right, BOYS, get her ia to land if you can"
He then ran back to the cabin aud endea-
vored to arouse the s!eepers. and get them
on the hurricane deck. Many of the state
room doors were fastened. aud he broke
them in with an axe. exhortirg the Sleep
ers, many OF whom had been drinking
good deal, TO rouse up and save themselves.
A few of them refused TO leave their berths,
but after little time, a greater part of the
passengers had got to the upper deck
The Captain told each man and woman to
get plank life preserver lin which loops
Of rope were tied) and prepare for the
wors. There appeared 20 be plenty of
these, and some were passed down the sky |
lights into the cabins for the use Of those |
who would not come out. Most of the |
Passengers were cool aud collected. Capt. |
Wilson kept encouraging them by cheerful
words and by assurances that the deck
would carry us all ashore. At length
surely NOT more than fifteen minutes from the
fiTa aiorm-the Elgin began to settle and
reel as ii for the final plunge A few loud
umPsd loverboStd in 'aohsny tomeet their
ate. Just at the moment Wbea sthe boat
vent down, sea struck her upper works,
Ind they parted from the hull and foated
Wabash express. [volume] (Terre-Haute, Vigo Co[unty], Ind.) 1841-186?, 1860-09-12
Ktep Il before The Pesnle
Keep il before the People.

That nearly all the Democratic mem bers
OF Congress at the last session, voted a.
gainst making poly gamy and penal of
tense IN Utah. while.every Republican vo.
tod for Il,
Wabash express. [volume] (Terre-Haute, Vigo Co[unty], Ind.) 1841-186?, 1860-09-12
Indiana state FAIR.

One of tho few, the immortal ma
hat were not born to die"
The Placer herald., 1860-11-03
WELLS, FARGO g. co.

EXPRESS
dispatched Daily to all parts Ofthe country
and Gold Dust Bullion and Packages of every
description forwarded. Collections. Orders and
Comm ssions promptly attended to.
BILLS OF EXCHANGE SOLD,
payable in oil the principal ATLANTIC Towns and
Cities.
Highest price paid for Gold Dust.
es- The Express is in charge OF SPECIAL
MESSENGER, daily, between Sacramento and
Nevada via Auburn.
JNO. @. JACKSON, Agent.
The Placer herald., 1860-11-03

whole practical Importance of his popular
sovereignty doctrine is in its bearing on the
slave question. No one cares fig about it
except in this connection. In all its other
bearings it is an admitted abstraction, un-
worthy Of moments attention and incapa-
BILE Of attracting it.
Let any man who doubts this, read Mr..
Douglas argument as published in Harper's
Magazine. and his subsequent reply to Judge
Black in defence of that article. Slavery
is the staple of this whole argument. The
phrases and postulates of the anti-slavery
agitators are invoked by him at every point
in the discussion, and most literally used to
sustain his views.
Thus to all paac,ical purposes, Mr.. Doug
las presents himself rs semi abolitonist.
His platform tends to keep nboliton alive.
as a power in the State, for future mischief.
The platform Of Breckenridge and Lane as,
sails the hydra in front, and aims to slay it
outright.
Whilst am thus with you in sentiment
ane to the extent of my humble pawers am
ready to aid in your object. | cannot lose
sight of the policy which requires through
union of all New Yhrkers who are opposed
to the election Of Lincoln. Ooncurring
with that eminent and patriotic citizens Of
Pennsylvania, VIM. b. Reed, believe that
there are three candidates for the Presidency
preferable to the one whom every abolition
st or anti slavery agita,or in the land sup
ports. OnAs. O'CoNoR.
The Placer herald., 1860-11-03
NUMBER O..

that it can ever be depot Of supply ia
ridiculous. As a place Of supply il stande
as Sacramento does to San FRANCHISE. We
have an idea that Caraon City intends to
make strong effort for the County seat.
Everything look. thatuay, buildings erected,
dress, style aud air. af the persons Fasidiqe
there.
They are building Up q case osteusibly tbe
themseIvesI but will sll this avail them any.
thingl Genoa is the present County seat, .
poor place it is true for accommodations
and comfort to those legally disposed, but
the County seat hss been placed whore il |.
for the convenience Of the farmers Of Car.
son county-Mormons BY Mormon Legis.
lstpre and will it be removed 10 Carson 70
accommodate the Gentiles, a race hqstils 10
feeling and spirit to the Mormons a. 10 we'll
known to them. We opine not.
sincs the storm Of Friday last tha wealth.
er has been threatening, but without further
rain Or snow at my present writing it i.
mild With an occasional outburst Of :he sun
through wild white looking clouds.
SUN HOPS.