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The daily Wabash express. (Terre-Haute, Ind.) 1857-1867, 1861-05-13
Sunday Night Dispatches.
Union Denomination i'm
Wheeling!
Traitors .IrreSfe
TREASON IN MARYLAND Leg
ISLATURE!
Bloody Tragedy in St. Louis
Soldiers and citizens kIIled.-State
Troops Released ON Psrole--
Proc mn lion OF General
Harvey i'm
the Ciry!!
The Montgomery Government
Too Slow!
No approximations for Cairo
Rebel Troops in Virginia !
The Montgomery Government
Too Slow.
No ApprehcnsiOns for Cairo !.
Rebel Troops in Virginia

Sr LOUIS. Nav l2-This city has seen an
other terrible tragedy.
Last night n bout O'Clock, u large body of
Home Guards entered the city through 9th
street from the Arsenal, where they had been
enlisted during the day, and furnished with
arms.
On reaching Walnut street. the troops turn
ed westward. n large crowd lining the pave
ments to witness their progress.
At the corner of 9th street some par.
ties among the spectators began hooting,
kissing. and otherwise abusing the compa-
MES as they passed. and boy about fourteen
wears of age. discharged a pistol IN the ranks
Part Of the rear company Immediately turn
cd and fired upon the crowd. and the whole
column WAS instantly in confusion striking
their ranks and discharging their muskets
down their own line and among the people on
the aide Wake The shower OF balls for q
few minutes Was terrible-thc bullets flying
windows OF private residences, breaking shut
ter tearing ratings, and even smashing the
bricks in the third story
The utmost CONSERVATION prevailed; the
spectators fleeing in all directions, and but
for the random firing Of the troops, scores of
people must have been killed. sc most Of
The firing was directed down their own
ranks. The troops suffered most severly
four Of their number being instantly killed.
aud several wounded. Jerry Switzerlan, Jno
Gsrviu. and VIM. Cody, all citizens we're
killed Chas II Woodward was wounded in
the shoulder His entire arm will have 10
be amputated. Jeremiah Godfrey, who was
walking In the garden of Mr. Cozzens. receiv
Cd three Minnie balls in his body; Michael
Davy. ankle shattered. James f. Welsh, bad
| " shot in the foot and several others less Sc
verely wounded The house OF Mr.. Mat
F, 'hsws received three bullets One Of his
| daughters was struck with spent ball. Only
one Of the soldiers. John Dick, German,
has been recognized.
| Immense crowds of people filled the
streets after the occurrence, and most intense
indignation is expressed against the Germans
Mayor Taylor addressed the excited crowd
and induced them 10 disperse under a promise
that no further violence should be done. The
city was comparatively quiet during the even
ing and night. heavy rain preventing the
assembling c. large crowds. The State troops
released from the Arsenal last evening came
20 the city on a steamer. fearing To trust
themselves among the Germans in the lower
wards. even under escort. All complain
The daily Wabash express. (Terre-Haute, Ind.) 1857-1867, 1861-05-13
From Maryland.

ANNAPOLIS. May 1.-THE Winans steam
gun now guards the viaduct at the Relay
House. A Baltimore paper states that when
the gun was captured, il was going out for
practice. The agent in charge of II stated
that he was on his way TO Hsrper's Ferry.
An attack was ex9ected az Camp Butler
night before last
Considerable cotton has accumulated at
Old Point Comfort. aich has been taken
from rebel vessels.
The Maryland quota OF roops will be called
out Immediately after tie Legislature ad-
journs. There are now four regiments of
volunteers ready.
The daily Wabash express. (Terre-Haute, Ind.) 1857-1867, 1861-05-13

Hen Usr Ns~tr We have received a
circular addressed by Hon L. Manly. #
Marshall. Ills. % tho citizens Of Clark coua.
~. urging his claims Coz -ess n the State
Convention 10 amend The Constitution Of II
Iinoss Mr. Manly has been life long Deaa
ocras. bat like senator Douglas. when he bc.
holds the government assasled and Ms ooan.
Try asx insslsed By rebels and traitors. he
lays ASIDE rs partisan preInsiices and taxes
siles With the Administration against the
treason and he traitors. For this patFiosic
course Mr. Manly has been ss<siled both
pablscly AMI privately by the leaders 81 his
party -ho ssnp.slsise sth the traitors and
are themselves traitors a. heart. N the most
~carriioaS manner Prom this deaancission
of traitors. NJ. MANLY appeals - the inteiIi
gent and pssriosic people Of Clark county.
b, -hon he -ill anquessiosably be sustained.
We have known NJ Masis for wears. snd
ve kno- him 70 Re an honorable. upright and
inssll.gens gentleman. lis ealy erine 10 lie
eyes Of the eoalederasss q DAVIS. wigfsll.
Floyd. e ~ s-s< e<.ss. = that Ne asnoan
&C. their treason and msin,ains rs allegiance
70 the "oi Flag The resuls esnnos be
stfsl Ths treason and the traitors vii
bed cut. sad wee es,ids shese vho
"a, Of them
The daily Wabash express. (Terre-Haute, Ind.) 1857-1867, 1861-05-13

DUrKz GskzS'- MISsrRKLs crowd
al National Hall. on Saturday night. 20 Wit
ness the entertainment; By this truly excellent
troop. MAS immense. the Hall being thorough
" packed. The performances were al ex
celIent. many Of them exceedingly good
The vsst audience was enthusiastic IN its ap-
plauss Of the Fancy Dance BY Louis J Don
nelly. the Mocking Bird Song BY +. Green,
and the Banjo Solo BY Nelse Seymour The
imitation Of variety Of birds by Green Was
truly astonishing and called forth the nos,
rapturous applause
rhey give their second and last entertain
aent 10 night. with AZ entire change OF pre-
gramme. except the Mocking Bird Song
will OF necessity have 20 be repeated
Those Who 60 early viii &c; in the Hall,
those who 70 late will not. This may be re
lied on. a. the Hall will not hold over four
hundred. and more than that number will 20.
The daily Wabash express. (Terre-Haute, Ind.) 1857-1867, 1861-05-13

The troops engaged in the capture Of Camp
Jackson. we're from the first. second, third
and foarth regiments United States yolun-
teers under Gale Blair. Boemstein. segil and
Shutter and third aud fourth regiments L. S
reserve corps, formerly home guards. under
Cols. McNeal and Brown.
Capt Lyon was severely but not danger
ously Kicked by horse ia the camp ground.
United States troops are now in possession
Of Camp jackson with all the equipage. TENT.
provisions. &c.
The Pacific and North Missouri Railroad
depois are occupied by volunteers.
Much excitement exists in the CITY, but
owing TO the efficiency Of military police
corps order prevails.
Gen. Frost with bis staff and all the State
troops are in the arsenal.
The daily Wabash express. (Terre-Haute, Ind.) 1857-1867, 1861-05-13
Arrival Of the Pony Express.

FoRr KEARSEY May 1.-THE Pony Ex-
press with San Francisco dates to the lst inst
passed here to day. The news of the fight
at Baltimore, and the secession of Virginia
had been received.
The Union feeling was manifesting itself
everywhere.
The Collector Of San Francisco sympathi-
ses with tie Sonth The secession flag over
the United States Marshal's office had been
hauled down.
1t is thought the Breckenridge men. some
twenty five or ttnrty ttoutans will favor the
independece of the SoerJern Confederacy.
The daily Wabash express. (Terre-Haute, Ind.) 1857-1867, 1861-05-13

Nxw TxIEssArm Llsr-The Evansville
Journal ssys-Ihe arrangements are completed
for the construction Of Telsgrsphie Line
from Vincennes 20 Tesre Haute. which will
give Us direct telegrsphic communication
With the Capitol ofths State. and an addition
al route to the North and East, The work
will be prosecuted by Mr. Ingle. Presidess Of
the T.. L &. X. X. and the Western Union
Telegraph Comgany and speedy completion
ofths line 10 beyond question.
The daily Wabash express. (Terre-Haute, Ind.) 1857-1867, 1861-05-13

SAsLISe vSDrK Bssx Potk--As Ne were
going home about halfp one O'Clock on
Saturday morning. We we're stars'e upon
entering Sixth Street. b. the appearance Of
= man crossing the street Al the corner Of
Cherry. Invested OF all clothing exoept his
yes, and shirt Hearing our approach he
turned and ran back TO the house on the
North West corner Of 9Th AMI Cherry. and
made violeu, efforts 70 open the door. After
some time the man Of the house beng a
roussi. enquircd the cause Of the alarm. from
An upper window. when the outsider -aid he
wanted % get into Keliv's roam a. his
clothes were there Being told that ne ~as
mistaken IN the place. he concluded Is vas
% and rushing cut q the yard hsstene'l mp
sirth Street. scadding under bare Polcs-or
rather plying bare pans. In the morning he
hreechss and bcot we're found 81 The sile
door on Sixth street Whas become Il the
nocturnal p<rsmbuIssor We know not
The daily Wabash express. (Terre-Haute, Ind.) 1857-1867, 1861-05-13

FoKr HsKEisos GUARDS, CoxPAsr B.--A
meeting OF the young men of this city. mos
Of whom were formerly connected with the
(old) Fort Harrison Guard. met on Thursi.
night last and organized new Military Com
pan yunder the above title. and elected the
following officers
Thos b. Long. Captain.
=. 8. wigley. First Lieut..
III. N. Pratt. Second Lieut..
Alonzo Foster. Third Lieut.
Walter Bsllinger. Ensign.
Chas. L. Brsnam. Orderly Sergeant
J. 5. Welsh. Second Sergeant.
C. L. Smith. Third Sergeant.
r. T. Bolton. Fourth Sergeant
W. II. Carbee. First Corporal.
NJ. c. Wood. Second Corporal.
\ l. Southland Third Corporal.
la. NJ Crisher. Fourth Corporal.
The daily Wabash express. (Terre-Haute, Ind.) 1857-1867, 1861-05-13
Arrival of the Great Eastern

SANDY Hook, May 1.-The steamer Great
Eastern, via Milford Haven, Oh the 81 has
arrived off this point.
The Kangaroo sailed on the LIST instant for
New York.
In the HOUSE. Of Commons Mr. Gregory had
postponed, for a fortnight. his former motion
relative to the recognition of the Southern
Confederscy
Advices from Chill. confirm the destruction
sf Mendoza, with loss of 5000 lives and
$50 .000, 900 worth of property.
The daily Wabash express. (Terre-Haute, Ind.) 1857-1867, 1861-05-13

RIsIsG SUS. lsD.. Nay 1.-THE reported
instruction in Owen aud Gallatin counties,
Kentucky. originated as follows:
An old lady met two negroes with guns.
became frightened and told her minister that
the negroes we're raising.
The minister at once mounted horse and
spread the alarm.
There was intense excitement ia Boon
county. opposite this place. last night.
The military were under arms all night
waiting for the signal gun TO cross to their as
siitance
The daily Wabash express. (Terre-Haute, Ind.) 1857-1867, 1861-05-13

ATTENTION USIos DRAGooSs.-You are
hereby commanded 70 meet this Monday
morning at nine o'clock. prepared to 20 into
camp at Camp Nigo.
By order of
ROBT. r. STEWART. Captain.
The daily Wabash express. (Terre-Haute, Ind.) 1857-1867, 1861-05-13

SE-lt i said that the report Of ths march
ing Of the L. ;. troops to capture the traitors
and thieves a. Camp Jackson vas received
with the bsttsrest execrAtions and the deepest
notifications By the seoessionisss- The news
ofthe capture wa received IN The same spirit
BY other parties in this city though some u
the most sirulent have recently taken sn
oath 10 support the Constitution ofthe United
States
The daily Wabash express. (Terre-Haute, Ind.) 1857-1867, 1861-05-13
LOCAL DEPARTMENT.

gE-T The Legislature took recess on sstur-
day. until the 2lst inst Representative Lee
~As IN our city on Saturday morning Ga hi.
~sy home. Representative Mclean reached
home Saturday evening.
The daily Wabash express. (Terre-Haute, Ind.) 1857-1867, 1861-05-13
From Harrisburg.

HARRIsBURo, MAY l3-Thirty-ons freight
cars. with rough seats for soldiery. are i'm
mediately TO leave Harrisburg on the North
ern Central Railroad. and 20 at York, evi-
IDENTIFY intended for tho immediate transpor-
tstion Of large bodies Of troops.
An attempt was made to-day 10 tear up
the track Of the Northern Central Railroad
fourteen miles this side Of Baltimore, but
was detected before much injury was done
The daily Wabash express. (Terre-Haute, Ind.) 1857-1867, 1861-05-13
To THE PUBLIC

he Undersigned. practical wsscknHks~ sna
ee-iers In Watches. having eOasht and so,e Amer.-
oan Watches for a number q year. past, and having
dealt n al kinds q foreign wssohe. scs a msoA
longer period q time. bsg 70 stase that they hsv.
never dealt IN Watches ~hlca. . css.s IN ind
viduxl instances. have bern more ssusfscse<y 10
themselves co-teuers Whether IN rsspscs u
durability, beauty - nns~h. msthersue4iiy co<rss
proportions, accurate cumpeDsstscu and Adjustment
o. Of an< ssra~-h~phsc rs-rks. than tAs-e mAsss.c-
tsred BY the wsi,hsn Company.
The daily Wabash express. (Terre-Haute, Ind.) 1857-1867, 1861-05-13

w.sHISeroS, May ll.-Eirginis Rebels
ara certifying themselves at Harpcrs Ferry.
Reinforcemenis are constantly arriving -
james Dickson Of Alexandria. Va. has been
offered the collectorship there. lie is LOYAL
and his appointment 10 considered significant
that the Government intends. protecting its
officers even IN Virginia
The daily Wabash express. (Terre-Haute, Ind.) 1857-1867, 1861-05-13

Sullivan County Volunteers are ordered TO
indianapolis By Tuesday evening. A few
more men are wanted. those wishing to enlist
Stripes in Sullivan where can be found un-
Ill TUESDAY 10 o'clock N
JOHN MASTIN,
Captain sullivan Guards.
The daily Wabash express. (Terre-Haute, Ind.) 1857-1867, 1861-05-13

SrEoNe TALK.-Gen Webb, OF the New
York Courier and Eaqaiyer. says:-'In the
garrison in Fort kens. We have son.
whose death Nc 10 "a much rather record
as having persisted hsneath the ruins OF the
fort, thvn be compelled to announce that il
had been SURRENDERED to the rebels withou,
the loss OF a man
The daily Wabash express. (Terre-Haute, Ind.) 1857-1867, 1861-05-13
Hc.n. M..,ln Of suIIlr.n "a. IN %

tHCap, Massin Of Sullivan Vas in our
city yesterday GA his way home 70 raise re
erui,s % I'll up his company. Ne hope ne will
be successful. as0Id Sullivan will certainly not
allow herselfto be unrepresented in the effort
to maintain the supremacy Of the Federal
Government Many Of her citizens are en-
rolled in companies already accepted. but she
should have company in the field EXCLUSIVELY
hsrown. We know the masses in Sullivan
County are LOYAL.
The daily Wabash express. (Terre-Haute, Ind.) 1857-1867, 1861-05-13
WATCHE S.


80 THE AMERICAN WATCH coxPASY. q
wsithsm Ass begs 10 call rhe sstentoa o. Ne pue-
Nc to the following emphatic recommendation a wsi-
tAam Watches. ~ the leading practical wsschmaksss
and Jewellers throughout the United stssss. The
Dire list Of signatures 10 II Ia cutie too leg sos
publication in .tvertisment; bat the pre-.
sented viii be reecgniB-d By taose acquainted wish
the Trade being IN The highest degree respectable
and influential. Az their establishments may ai~sys
be foand the genuine wasce- q the ccmpsny's man
ufseture. IN great variety.
Signatures from many cres and towns not fully
represented IN hls rst VII appear In future s1.er
tis~meut.
The daily Wabash express. (Terre-Haute, Ind.) 1857-1867, 1861-05-13

Ewes are informed that the Captains and
Leutenants Of the companies comprising the
Foursss lsh Regiment. nov "a Camp Vigo. On
YESTERDAY. determined on the following re
COMMUNICATION 20 the Governor for field offic-
era Of the regiment:
Nathan Kimball. Colonel
John r. Mahan, Lieut.. Colonel
William Harrow. Naj r.
The daily Wabash express. (Terre-Haute, Ind.) 1857-1867, 1861-05-13

LisHr DRsoooss.-cspt Stewart. Of The
Light Dragons. received orders ON Saturday
night TO 90 into Camp st Camp yigo With his
Company. They viii probably take up their
quarters there % day
The daily Wabash express. (Terre-Haute, Ind.) 1857-1867, 1861-05-13
INDIANA LEGISLATURE.

Summary. SESArK May l0.-Resolutions
introduced TO empower the Joint Committee
ofthe Commissary's Department TO send for
persons and papers. adopted. directing the
Committee To inquire into the mode OF doing
business at the Quarter Master Generals
Department.
The bond Of each member Of the Loan
Board was frei Al $500 900.
resolution. to make some permanent
arrangement with Railroad Companies for tho
transportation Of troops and supplies.
The House resolution TO take recess from
the 10Th % the Olaf. vas amended by subti-
tuting 18th for 10Th and concurrel in.
Several Heuse Bills we're considered and
passed.
A resolution adopted asking the Atju
tant Gen for information stating the mum
Der Of companies reportedfor the SIX regiment.
FOR State service. and who maintains the
overplus If any existed. The loan bid. were
again taken up, the House amendments &C
eeded 10. the bill passed. and the Senate al
journed.
Horsr-Resolutions empow ering the Com.
mittec on Commissary's Department u send
for persons and papers. asking the Governor
to return the treason bill for the modification
Of certain phrases. were adcpssd
Bin making appropriations for STATE and
United States service taken up and passed
unanimously.
The bill authorizing the appointment Of dep
u,ie- OF certain public officers WAS reported
back with a recommendation that lie pass fail j.
ei for want % a constitutional majority
The bill to make appropriations for enlarg
ing the Cabinet and Library Of the State URi
versisy was passed.
The treason bill having been returned by
the Governor by request. the wori 'commen
ced' beng substituted for committed. 80
that parties eo-rns<aeiag treason in this State
but. completing It + mother place may be
brought 20 justice ". passsi.
Sandry resolutions OF aa unimportans c;.sr
aclsr we're introduced and disposed Of
Tho bin for appointing deputies 10 certain
Offices wss again t.ken up and discussed in
which NcLeas. ef g, Grain. OF Psrke. and
spssksr Allen. ads 5>.tsd the bill. Dobbins.
Bund, sud Others opposed a.
This bih was finally passed. avs 60 nsss 81
A io.ns resolution instructing the Auditor OF
State 30 withhold payment % the Committee
70 investigate the Ms-srs Drake A Bright 5
Indebtedness anti aid indebtns. shall be
pssd va introduced and passed. The House
concurred. IN ia. Ssnsss amendments - TIE
resolution 70 take recess
Snndrv resolutions and bills we're introdac
ed among others one inssruetiar the Senator's
All requesting Representatives IN Congress.
- adopt measures - prosecute the present
var - speeds sna honorable conclusion
sKrosrs
n. Mr. Bl~cRss frcm Committee on Mill
tsry Assin. % whom rss referred the pro.
oe~iises - The meeting IN T'pp>casoe count,
The committee bee leave 70 ssy that the
Indian. Legislature = slo- 10 anger and N
vincible IA wrath. AMI THAI tho PRAYER Of he
petitioners 9Th reference % raising men and
spproprissins menes Ior arms for the pres-al
-ar. has heea ALREADY Unanimously. almos
ATTENDED -.
The rePors =. ooncarred IA sers esa.
On motion Of Mr.. or. Nr''Bundy. NJ
DAVIS. and M Unierwooi. he House A.
lourned
The daily Wabash express. (Terre-Haute, Ind.) 1857-1867, 1861-05-13

FnLADELrHIA, May Ia grand ovation
was given Col. Anderson in this city oday.
lie was escorted to Independence Hall by
the niihsry, where he held Levee.
The daily Wabash express. (Terre-Haute, Ind.) 1857-1867, 1861-05-13

Tar ssep from the sublime q the riiicaious.
--Nsrviais. the mother ~ Presidents.
sfsyfias lsr Dave
The daily Wabash express. (Terre-Haute, Ind.) 1857-1867, 1861-05-13

SANDY HOOK. May 1.-THE Great Eastern
has arrived. with three days later to May the
list
The daily Wabash express. (Terre-Haute, Ind.) 1857-1867, 1861-05-13

PniLADKLrnIA. May ll.-Col. Anderson
and Mrs. Lincoln and suit arrived here last
nigh. The former is TO be officially received
in Independence Hall this evening. He will
be escorted there by the military
The daily Wabash express. (Terre-Haute, Ind.) 1857-1867, 1861-05-13
From Boston

BosToS, May ll.-An attempt has been
made 20 cut off the Cochituate water from the
city. by breaking open the main conduit near
Newton lower falls. The attempt was un-
successful. the work being too strong.
The Weekly Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, O. [Ohio]) 1861-1???, 1861-07-18
Vhe yYeatner the south.

If the weather in tho mountains of East
Tennessee is as hot as described by the
Knoxville Whig in the following extract,
what must it be farther South? The Wing
says
For ton or fifteen days past we have had
most oppressive weather. The sun has
poured HIS rays down from FURNISHED sky,
and the breezes blowing upon us, most OF
tho time, have felt as though they were
blasts from Q heated furnace. We have no
ice this season, and the consequence is that
those of us who are not gasping for breath
are gasping for whisky. The Thermometer,
in t6e shade part OF tbs time, has registered
heat of 30 to SO degrees. We rarely resl
izs such heat in tAis latitude for 90 many
days together. Com orops and gardens
are parohed up by tie heat. Though we
have had showers, We are suffering greatly
for raln, Ona # -sln shall 70. tal within z
ssw 3syo, We s-e 70 be greatly damaged,
The Weekly Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, O. [Ohio]) 1861-1???, 1861-07-18
DITCH LETTING,

Notice is hereby given that on the "a day of Au-
gust next at the house of r. III. Bulls, in Plain
township will let to the lowest bidder, in separate
sections the making of ditch No. &c. commencing
at the center post of section 3, town north, range
10 east thence north the quarter line Of said sec
ton, and Of section "a in Plain township to inter-
sect the ditch now located, and known as the Wood
bury ditch. The work comprises 20 sections of 90
rods each, excepting the last, which is 2g rods long
Bank slopes II base to ] vertical, Width of bot
tom 3l9 feet. The earth to be removed at least two
feet from the banks. The whole to be completed
by the 18th November next the acceptance of the
County Commissioners, Plan and specifications
of the work exhibited. and terms of sale made
known on the day of sale, Sale 10 commence at 2
O'Clock, p. N. ADDISON SMITH, Auditor.
Auditors Office, Wood county, o,
Perrysburg, June 2l, a6l-Sw5S5 rs.
The Weekly Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, O. [Ohio]) 1861-1???, 1861-07-18
JlITCH LETTING,

Notice is hereby given that on the LIST day of Au-
gust next, at the house of Joseph Mitchell in Plain
township, will let to the lowest bidder in separate
sections, the making Of ditch No. 3S, commencing
80 rods wcstaf the southeast corner of section 2,
town north, range east thence west to the south
quarter post of said section; thence north 80 rods
thence west about 25 rods thence northwesterly to
the west line of the east half of the southwest
quarter Of said section thence north on the half
quarter line to the north line of said section Also
a branch arm to the aforesaid ditch, commencing
40 rods south of the north quarter post Of the south
west quarter of the section aforesaid thence west
80 rods to the west line of the same section. The
work is divided into 25 sections of 20 rods each ex-
ceptng section 13, which is 10 rods long, section Z
% rods, and section 2l IS rods long. Width of
bottom = feet down 20 station o. thence to station
IL, feet; thence to station d. feet thence to the
end, 7 feet. Width Of bottom of arm ditch feet.
The arm comprises sections of 20 rods each Bank
slopes Z base to rise, Earth to be cast at least
3 feet from the slopes. The whole to be completed
by the 18th November next to the acceptance of the
County Commissioners, Plan and specifications OF
the work and terms of sale made known on tho day
of letting. Sale to commence at O'Clock, p, IN.
ADDISON SMITH, Auditor.
Auditors Office, Wood county, O.,
PeTysburg, june 81, l66l-8w5SS so.