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Wabash express. [volume] (Terre-Haute, Vigo Co[unty], Ind.) 1841-186?, 1861-01-02

prineinal Office and salesrooms, Ne. 8, Eas
xth streef al building from Main street, Cincin-
natl. Chic. Lsbratery No. 81 Hammond street.
For sale In vigo county by p. N. Donnelly,
Terre -Haute; Samuel L. X. Fisk, MiddlefewDi
rent,ev;lle. and by druggists and merchants
generally throughout the Union.
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Wabash express. [volume] (Terre-Haute, Vigo Co[unty], Ind.) 1841-186?, 1861-01-02

3 n tings aad N Il
\ 90 salit.ss, IN same p -.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1861-04-12

seemed to be chiefly occupied with ques
tions about the best place for capstan and
the best way of rigging jury mast, might
be capable, not merely of ruling an empire,
but creating nation. He complained that
he had gone to see great prince, and had
found only an Industrious shipwright. Nor
does Evelyn seem to have formed much
more favorable opinion of his august tenant.
1t was, indeed, not in the character of ten.
ant that the Gar was likely to gain the
good word Of civilized men. With all the
high qualities which were peculiar to him.
self, he had all the filthy habits which were
then common among his countrymen. To
the end of his life, while dscipliRing armies,
founding schools, framing codes, organizing
tribunals, building cities in deserts, joining
distant seas by artificial rivers, he lived in
his palace like hog in his sty; and, when
he was entertained by other sovereigns,
never failed to leave on their tapestried
walls and velvet state-beds unequivocal
proofs that savage had been there. Eve
lyn's house was in such state that the
treasury quieted his complaints with con-
siderable sum of money.
Toward the close of March, the Gar
visited Portsmouth, saw sham sea fight
at Spithead, watched every movement of
the contending fleets with intense interest,
and expressed in warm terms his gratitude
to the hospitable government which had
provided so delightful a spectacle for his
amusement and instruction. After passing
more than three monthsjn England, he de-
parted in high good humor.
His visit, bis singular character, and what
was rumored of his great designs, excited
much curiosity here, but nothing more than
curiosity. England had as yet nothing to
hope or fear from his vast empire. All her
serious apprehensions were directed toward
different quarter. None could say how
soon France, so lately an enemy, might be
an enemy again..
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1861-04-12
CALIFORNIA IN A New AsPEcT.-Rec

CALIFORNIA IN New AsPEcT.-Recent
intelligence from California states that
within the past six weeks the American
clipper ships Webfoot, r. Busted, Eagle
Wing, John Bell and the famous ship Great
Republic were loading wheat and -four at
San Francisco for England; and the clip
pers Dashing Wave, Ocean Telegraph and
Skylark were receiving similar cargoes for
New York. It is but few years since
California derived her supply Of breadstufs
from the Atlantic sea board; but all at
once, as if by magic, we learn that she is
able, not only to supply her home demand
with cereal products, but her thrifty mer~
chants and farmers are doing brisk trade
with Europe and the Eastern States.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1861-04-12
BUBBLES.

i.
l stood on the brink in childhood,
And watched the bubbles 90
From the rock -fretted sunny ripple
To the smoother lymph below;
And over the white creek. bottom,
Under them every one,
Went golden stars in the water,
All luminous with the sun.
But the bubbles brake on the surface,
And under, the stars of gold
Brake, and the hurrying water
Flowed onward, swift and cold.
II.
l stood on the brink in manhood
And it came to my weary heart
In my breast so wild and heavy,
After the years of smart
That every hollowest bubble
Which over my life had passed
Still into its deeper current
Some sky-sweet CLEAN had cast;
That, however Knocked it gayly,
And guessed at its hollowness,
Still shone, with each bursting bubble,
One star in my soul the less.
L atlantic Monthly.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1861-04-12
VOL. XU.-NO. a.
SPRING SHOWERS.

Showers, showers, gentle showers,
Falling where the cuckoo sings
Bringing to this world of ours
Many bright and precious things.
Well We fall, oh gentle showers,
Tears of Heaven! giving birth
To a thousand herbs and flowers,
Ye make glad the smiling earth
Showers, showers, gentle showers!
Showers, showers, gentle showers!
Gushing from the stricken heart,
When the cloud of sorrow lowers,
Ye relieve its deepest smart.
Human tears, and Heavens showers,
Never can they fall in vain;
But give life to thoughts and flowers,
And rejoice the heart again.
Showers, showers, gentle showers!
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1861-04-12
Definitions of War Terms II esirabl'
InfOrmatiOns

In these warlike times the following from
the Scientific american will be read with
interest: ..... .....s .
The Columbiad or Paixhan pronounced
payzen) is a large gun, designed principally
for firing shells-it being more accurate
than the ordinary short mortar. A mortar
is very short cannon, with large bore,
some of them thirteen inches in diameter,
for firing shells. Those in use in our army
are set at an angle Of As degrees, and the
range of shell is varied by altering the
charge of powder. The shell is caused
to explode at just about the time
that it strikes, by means of fuse, the
length of which is adjusted to the time Of
fight to be occupied by the ball, which, of
course, corresponds with the range. The
accuracy with which the time of the burning
of fuse can be adjusted by varying its
length is surprising, good artilerists gener-
ally succeeding in having their shells ex-
plode almost at the exact instant of striking.
In loading mortar, the shell is carefully
placed with the fuse directly forward, and
when the piece is discharged the shell is 30
completely enveloped with fame that
Iuc IuSC IL ucoIiy always uICu. 1uC
fuse is made by filling a wooden cylinder
with fuse powder, the cylinder being of a
sufficient length for the longest range, to be
cut down shorter for shorter ranges, as re-
quired. A Dahlgreen gun is an ordinary
cannon, except that it is made very thick at
the breech for some three or four feet, when
it tapers down sharply to less than the usu-
al size. This folm was adopted in conse>
quence of the experiments of Capt. Dahl.
green of the United States Navy, having
shown that when a gun bursts it usually
gives way at the breech The Niagara is
armed with these guns, and at the Brooklyn
Navy Yard there are sixty, weighing about
5000 pounds each, and six of $4,000 pounds
weight each, the former of which are capa-
ble of carrying nine inch and the latter a
ten inch shell distance of two or three
miles, and there is one gun of this pattern
which weighs 1926 pounds, and is war
ranted to send an eleven inch shell four
miles. A casemate is stone roof to fort,
made sufficiently thick to resist the forces
of cannon balls, and casemate gun is one
which is placed under casemate. A bar
bette is one which is placed on the top OF
the forti6cation. An embrasure is the hole
or opening through which the guns are fired
from fortifcations. Loop holes are openings
in walls to fire musketry through.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1861-04-12

GEN. SooTT is said to be engaged in writ
ing full and accurate history of his own
campaigns. The second volume is believed
to be completed.
New Orleans daily crescent., 1861-04-23
THE CONFEDERATE LOAN.

We have already mentioned the fact, that por
tions of the Confederate Loan were taken by
slaves in this city and in Mobile. The Montgomery
(Ala.) Mail relates the following:
The Poor african, and the Confederate Loan.-
Albert, slave, the property of Gen S. G. Harda-
way, accosted Mr.. Knox, President of the Central
Bank and Chairman of the Board of Loan Com
mssioners, this morning, on the steps of the Cen
trail Bank, when the following conversation ensued ::
j" Good morning, Mr.. Knox; am told you have
some Southern Confederacy bonds for salen
Yes, Albert, the loan is not all taken, although
it is heng rapidly subscribed for.''
"WelI, Mr.. Knox, want to take some; have
got three hundred dollars which have saved out
of my earnings in odd times, and want to put it
in these bonds, if You will let me-"
You cannot do so without your masters con-
sent, )" replied Mr.. Knox; but if he is willing,
there will be no difficulty about it,"
Albert went out, found his MASTER obtained his
CONSENT and the books of the loan subscription
show three hundred dollars of coupon bonds sub
scribed for and paid "by Sam'l G. Hnrdaway,
trustee for his slave Albert and with the money
of Albert.
Alfred the slave of Col W. Crawford Bibb, be-
ing told of Alberts subscription, drew out one
hundred dollars which he had on deposit and sub
sCribed for coupon bonds to that amount.
We give the tacts--Greeley may make the
comments.
New Orleans daily crescent., 1861-04-23
nzt.T.yentx Tnousa nd Dollars Forfeit-rrx

H1@Twenty TnOuSa nj Dollars EOrfelt-lfy
ALL AND BEsT.For Crookes' Veg
etabe Stomach claim patronage of its
being Southern product-aowing them stand on their
would respectfully ask the public give them fair
impartial trial. and in the of the article failing
ceive public favor reasonable that their will
be scontnued of this have for the
following:
lst Crookes Stomach Btters purely vegcabethe
principal herb used being the Italian Chamome flower famed
all the world for its medicinal properties.
That they contain mineral drug acid essential OIL
other injurious ing ed ent of kind which
ualy found in aduterated articles.
3D. That spirit be had in the market and
every article used their preparation is invariably of the choi
quality regardless of combining the pal
etabeas all who have tried them viii readily a9mtas we'll
the most pure Medicinal Vegetable Tonic in
But may be urged b. those who speak against this article
that the foregoing assertions unsupported by proof
and to this end beg further to
4h. AT and all times whether in store warehouses
in the hands of wherever CroOkes Vegetable
Stomach Biters may be found will submit them for analysis
jury OF respectable chemists, who be named by the
Mayor city New Orleans; and if they found be
other than that which represent them be, hereby bind
allow the Sheriff take possession of stock in
trade and sell for the benefit of the charitable institutions Of
| the city.
We would have deemed guarantee public
ary beyond the that there such variety trash the
Market and that unprincped parties who sell inferior articles
themselves mescven by statements which makes
truth squn, hockingyo bias the public mind against
which they know vastly superior to Their and it,
they should heard that Cooke Bit
what represent them to be- only
cogeny and 10 the point we think WHY NOT CAUSE US
| TO FORFEIT THEM TO THE Gil ART AE}I.E INSTITU-
| TIONS OF THE CITY, IF THEY ARE OTHER THAN WE
| REPRESE I TIL EN- TO BE.
The public wi be able iudge whether would be willing
stand his if what of Bers only empty
assertions; and when any other manufacturer offers the
guarantee the public will then admit their article be
| equal to
We commenced the preparation of Crookes Vegetable Stom
a" Bers with the cernnutin producing the purest and
medicinal vegetable without regard
aud beyond pera1ven ue have been crowned with
the uubounded success.
CROOkES & CO., Sole ProprIctor4,
ro25 2plnleod&W No. llO TchoupitoulAs street. n. o.
New Orleans daily crescent., 1861-04-23

THr COMPLEMENTARY CoNCERE TO Mr.. LA
HAcHE-on next Wednesday evening, the 24th
instant, concert will be given for the benefit
and complimentary to Mr. Theo Won La hache'
tbe wsil-known musical composer of this city.
The affair will be altogether one of the grandest
of the kind which has taken place in the city tor
many years. and is to be under The patronage of
the NJ. W. Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows The
music which has been selected for the occasion
by Mr.. La Hache is his composition, the " Grand
Dedication Cantata," and tMozart's Twelfth
Mass.n As only one hundred and sixty-sl1 seats
are left unsold, persons who would desire to be
present should by all means besIeak them early.
Mr. La Hache certainly deserves that our citizens
should turn out en- naasSe to attend his benefit.
He has, during the last twelve years, given nine
teen concerts for the benefit of our orphan asy-
Iums and churches, which have realized over
$4,000; and now that there is an opportunity for
doing something for him, these facts should be
borne in mind.
New Orleans daily crescent., 1861-04-23
Mep rams pxry reseut Gnesaay g1uruiua Apr 23 1861

FINE SrRAwBERRIEs.--We are indebted to Mr..
F. A. Quinette, No. 10 st. Charles street. for box
of the largest and finest strawberries we hav
this season. These strawberries are grown by Mr..
Qunette at his extensive horticultural grounds
below the city where he has four hundred acres of
land for the raising of fruits and vege tables. Mr..
Quinettc receives fresh strawberries and baCkber
ries twice a day at his depot, No. 10 st. Charles
street. where our citizens can always find full sup
pies. See his advertisement.
THERMOMETRlCAL OBSERVATIO ONS FOR MARCH.
New Orleans daily crescent., 1861-04-23

Our friend, Hon. Henry ". Allen, of West Baton
Rouge who arrived in the city yesterday from
Havana kindly communicated US to the following
interesting information
The brig A. A. Chapman, Capt. Laurent, plying
as a regular packet between New Orleans and
Havana entered the harbor of the latter place
few days ago, and after passing the Moro pulled
down the stars and stripes and run up the flag Of
the Confederate States. On reaching the wharf
considerable excitement ensued, and large num-
ber of Yankee Captains approached Capt. L. and
demanded that he should haul down the flag of the
Confederate States. The Captain refused posi-
lively. They then threatened if he did not haul
it down that they would board the vessel and
perform that feat themselves Capt. L. stood
on the bow of his vessel and dared them to
attempt to carry out their threats which they
didn't presume to do. They then went to
the Acting-Consul Savage's office, complain
ing bitterly that a revolutionary flag was fly
ing at the mast OF the vessel, and demanded that
it should be pulled down. Mr.. Savage went to
Capt. L., ard begged him, as personal favor, to
lower the Confederate flag alleging fears of trou-
BILE as a reason. Capt. Laurent told the Consul
that he would see him in the Warmest sort of a
region g down below, y first, and then wouldn't
Then Savage, with the Yankee Captains, made
formal call upon the Captain of the Port, and
demanded of him that this revolutionary flag
| should be hauled down. The Captain of the Port
remarked to Savage and the Yankee Captains that
he would not interfere, and said that Capt. l.. had
right to fly, and might fly, the Confederate flag
as long as he pleased in the port of Havana! And
so the matter stood at the latest accounts
Capt. Laurent is native of New Orleans, well
| known and highly respected. All honor to hin
for his patriotic and gallant conduct.
New Orleans daily crescent., 1861-04-23
The Secession of VirsinIa--seizureo of War
Vessels, Arms, etc.
The following extract is from private letter tt
a gentleman Of this city received Yesterday:

The following extract is from private letter to
gentleman of this city, received yesterday
"LYNGHBURG, April 10.
cold Virginia (God bless her) is out at last !
From the way the boys are hurrying up things,
Old Abe Lincoln will have a warm and lively time
of it. We have seized the Gosport Navy Yard !,
opposite Norfolk, as well as all the menof-War
there, plenty of guns, shot and ammunition. We
expect Harper's Ferry Arsenal to be seized to-day.
Among the ships seized at Gosport is the splendid
steam.frigate Merrimac.'
"The people all over the State are wild with ex-
citement and eager for the fray. Lynchburg will
not be backward, and some of our boys will make
their mark upon the Black Republican cohorts.
We are expecting President Davis Army here
| shortly to assist in taking Washington City.
"Of course, you are all prepared to fight the
| battle of New Orleans over again.
"To-day, all our militia are to turn OUT
New Orleans daily crescent., 1861-04-23

From the Galveston Civilian of the goth, we ex-
tract the foowing
Gen. Houston's speech yesterday seems to have
had happy effect in reassuring such Of our citi-
zens as were apprchensive that the present trOu-
bles were to be aggravated by disseusOns among
our own people, Some persons feared that Gen.
Houston might really entertain the thought Of re
asserting his claims the Gnbernar rOriul chair and
resisting the measures of the Convention, the Leg
isaure and the Southern CUnteduraCy. His reter-
ated disclaimer of any such intention and of all
desire for Office authority of any kind, and of
his readiness to stand in the front ranks of those
who were prepared to resist all attempts at Coer-
ciun, was received with applause, even by those
who have been opposed to him. He said that the
country was in trouble; and that the question was
not now how or by whose fault but how we are
best to get out. He cOunselied cOolncss union
and courage among all classes of people; and
seemed to think that there is less real peril in our
position than many have supposed. He gave
humorous account Of the manner in which he had
been superseded in the office of Governor, and
said that his relief from the labOrS cares and re-
sponsibilities of the office rather favor than
matter of regret to himself and that he had pre-
vI0nsly entertained thoughts of resigning the office,
which had been suppressed only by the feeling
that he could not consistently with h8 duty abau-
dona post assigned him by his fellow -citjzens sim
ply hecauce the Office labOrious, difficult and
Improbable.
He briefly alluded to his labors and efforts to
discharge the duties Of the place, and thought he
had committed act with which he could be
fairly rcproached. He briefly reviewed his whole
public career, and alluded t. frequent instances
in which he had, for the time, stood opposed to
popular feeling, but been sustained by subsequent
experience. tie attributed the disruption Of the
Union to the kansas-Nebrasla law, and said that,
although he had been denounced and put down for
his course the question, no one now denied
the correctness of his views and predictions when
the question raised.
WHh reference to the recent reports of his COM
pIicity with Lincoln in plan for the rtiDtroduc-
ton Of troops from the United States into Texas,
he pronounced them unmitigafed tAl~ehoOda, and
said t9at he had uniformly expressed the opinion,
mat the Federal Government should evacuate the
forts and withdraw the troops and all other
sources of irritation from the seeded States
AT the close three cheers were given tor Sam
houston aud three for Jen. Davis and the Southern
Coniederacy, in which the crowd seemed to mite
There was not the slightest disorder or disturbance
on the occasion.
New Orleans daily crescent., 1861-04-23

BALL OF THE LOUISIANA GRAYs We have re-
ceiYed tickets of invitation to this ball, which is
to come of next Saturday evening, at Odd Eel
lows Hall. We learn that preparaEi lions have been
made to make the affair one of thf most brilliant
nFf ffat saaao,
New Orleans daily crescent., 1861-04-23

ENGINEERS. steamboat and steamship en-
gineers, most efficient body of our citizens, are
actively taking steps to perfect military organic
alton. At meeting held yesterday it was re-
solved that company be formed, to be entitled
the Louisiana Associated Engineers Rifle Com
apany.n We call attention to the rotce elsewhere
appearing,
New Orleans daily crescent., 1861-04-23

ORLEANS THEATER.-Mme Frezzolini appears
tonight in her great part of Norma. Messrs.
Matthew and Genibrel will support her. Tomor-
benefit.
VARIETIES THEATER.-The audience was fair last
night, and the beautiful play of ;" Vctorine" went
off with decided success. 1t will be repeated to-
night.
New Orleans daily crescent., 1861-04-23

MILITARY FA1R.-The patriotic ladies' of our city
to-day give notice that they will hpd fair at Odd
Fellows Hall, on Thursday and Friday next. In
such cause, it will not be questioned that the
amplest success will attend their patriotic and
ryaneropc aff,rts
New Orleans daily crescent., 1861-04-23

BATTALION WASHINGTON ARTILI ERY.-A special
meeting of the officers and members of this bat
TALON, is elsewhere called, for Wednesday evening
oath inst, at half past O'Clock. Business of i'm
portance will be presented and puuctual attend
ance is desired
New Orleans daily crescent., 1861-04-23

GALVESTON. The steamship charles Morgan
will leave for the above named port, this morning
at o'clock. Her accommodations are superior.
Passengers for Texas are notified to apply on
board at the foot of Julia street, Or to Mr.. l. C.
Harris, No. 50 Camp street. Tho advertisement
elsewhere appears.
New Orleans daily crescent., 1861-04-23

MILITARY ORGANIZATIONS who were in
attendance, at Eagle Hall, on the evening of Thurs
day last, earnestly requested I'd be punctua in
attendance, at the adjourned meeting, to be held
this evening, at I o'clock. Due notice is elsewhere
published
New Orleans daily crescent., 1861-04-23

CRESCENT RIFLEs Company B. The organiza-
ton of this gallant company has teen completed.
Elsewhere is published list of the officers elected,
each good man and true. We refer to the off
cial announce ment.
New Orleans daily crescent., 1861-04-23

ORLEANS FIRE COMPANY No. 2l.-The annual
meeting of this company was held pm the 2lst inst,
and officers to serve for the ensuing year were
elected. We refer to the official notice in another
onlunnn
New Orleans daily crescent., 1861-04-23
nsrcrfstndoro,s Hnir Dye is the only px

R9~Cristadoro's Hair Dye is the only Dye
analy2ed-The Only Dye be poisonlesThe Only
Dye a living brown-The Only Dye for perfect black
The Only Dye dees deectonThe Only Dye that is
stantaneos the ONLY for all who desire TO have the
color changed with safety certainty and rapdiy
o any shade they may desire.
Manufactured by j. CRISTAnORO No. Astor House, New
York everywhere and applied by all HAIR Dressers
m26 2plmGW
New Orleans daily crescent., 1861-04-23

FossM GUARD FIRE DISTRICT No. 4.-In another
column will be found published, The names of the
officers and members of this newly organized com
pany. The names will be recognized as CHASING
among those of our first citizens. Drill meetings
will be held on Tuesdays and Fridays of every
week, and regular business meetings on the first
Friday of every month.
New Orleans daily crescent., 1861-04-23

ROUGH AND READY RANGGRs.-Drill meetings of
this company will be held every evening of the
current week The ranks of the company are so
nearly full that early application must be made hv
those wishing to join. Official order is TODAY
published.
New Orleans daily crescent., 1861-04-23

CHARITY HosPITAL.-The Secretary of the Char
ity Hospital, by order of the Board of Adminisra-
tors, to-day advertises for propose s. to furnish the
requisite supplies of meat and bread for the Hos
pital for the ensuing twelve months. Particulars
are given in the advertisement, to which we refer.
New Orleans daily crescent., 1861-04-23

POWER OF ATToRNEY.--Due notice is elsewhere
gwen that MIR. R. NJ. Jones has, per notarial act,
gwen iuli power of attorney to Mr.. Samuel A.
LOVE- ana that all powers of attorney here tofore
granted by him are thereby revoked.
New Orleans daily crescent., 1861-04-23

WASHINGTON LIGHT lNFANTRY-T The members of
TINS company are to-day notified to nttend special
meeting on Wednesday, the 24th inst, at i O'Clock
pm.
New Orleans daily crescent., 1861-04-23

scoTeH RIFLE GuARD--A meeting of the officers
and members Of this company id called for this
evening, at their armory, at O'Clock Punctual
attendance is requested
New Orleans daily crescent., 1861-04-23

PERETT GUARDS - The membeIs of this COM
pany are elsewhere notified to meet at O'Clock
this evening, at their armory, for the purpose of
organization. Punctual attendance is desired