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Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Wayne County, Ind.) 1831-1837, 1836-01-16
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For the ~PALLADlUM.n

Tam sorry thai any just occasion
should be given to the worthy citi-
zens Of Richmond to complain Of ex-
horbitant taxation by the town coun-
Gil. l cherish a hope that n friendly
feeling may at all times be cultivated
between the inhabitants and that body.
The counciImcn are the chosen SER
wants Of the citizens, and by them
thought worthy of being entrusted
with the needful cares of our growing
corporation. But when, after being
raised to that station, they without
any definite object in view, and Of
course without necessity. burden the
good towns people with heavy tax,
surely it is time to inquire into their
stewardship. Now l conceive there
is nothing which would have a great
er tendency to satisfy the apprehen-
sions of the citizens, and to foster
amicabIe feelings between these two
portions Of the inhabitants, than for
the council to give at regular intervals
a correct statement Of their receipts
and expenditures. And ] have no
hesitation in saying that when an e.
mergency calls for an unusual reven-
ne, it will be cheerfully paid by the
honorable citizens of Richmond. But
when an inordinate income is created,
and there is so little occasion for it,
that time has been spent in search Of
a proper way to appropriate it. atten-
ton cannot but be excited to the sub
iect. When necessity demands such
a taxation, the suffering object rises
into plain view, and imposes itself
upon every eye. The citizens
feel the necessity as well as the coun-
cilmen. have paid my tax, but |
have paid it reluctantly, for the sim
pie reason that it was an uncommon
one. without a sufficient cause. Let
all, for the present, edo likewise" to
preserve friendship among us; but let
those hired servants hereafter look
well to their business, lest the vigi-
liant censor call upon them to give up
their stewardship; and perhaps a
worse evil befall us.
express the above with desire to-
reconcile all at this juncture; and ]
am confident with the kindliest inten-
tons toward the councilmen.
MONITOR.
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Wayne County, Ind.) 1831-1837, 1836-01-16

some citizens of the United States as
sure it that the President cannot grant
letters of marque without permission
|of Congress; and that. as TO the issu-
ing a declaration of non-intercourse.
this also lies with the Congress, not
with the President. The Congress.
lit is fully expected. will show itself
worthy fits mission, and there will
be no more a proclamation of war
made by it than public adoption of
ia system ofJacksonisn.
Paris, Nor. Is.
I'VE believe we are warranted in
asserting says the National. ..that
orders have been issued for fitting out
la naval division of Is ships, which
will be under the command Of an
Admiral and two Rear-Admirals; and
further, that the Budget for the Ma
'rine Department to be presented at
the next session is now preparing up
on thefoohng of war establishment"
From the hris Correspondent of the LONDON
Morning Herald.
Poris, Nor. II.
The American question is, l may
aver, in train of satisfactory adjust
ment. The British Government has
offered its mediation between France
and the United States. 1t has been
accepted by the Cabinet of the Tuill-
cries, which even goes SO far as to of
fer to lodge the money in the Bank of
England or the British Treasury
The American Charge d'Afiaires has !.
not yet left town, nor will he until /
the LIST of December, but his going or
staying, although connected with the
question, cannot influence it in the
slightest degree.
Paris, Nor. lS.
The Temps says:-s'It is rumored
that Lord Palmerston has offered the
friendly mediation of England be-
tween France and America, and that
his proposal has been taken into con-
sideration by the Council of Minister'S,
which has decided that Lord Gran i
vile should be requested to thank the
British Cabinet for its obliging offer,
but says that the Cabinet of France
could not accept it. This decision,
perhaps, accounts for the armament
at Brest.''
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Wayne County, Ind.) 1831-1837, 1836-01-16

a boat on shore to an island called
Eleutheria, with IL men % board.
who, contrary to his wishes, took
with them quantity OF arm. and am.
munition. On the island they found
the inhabitants to consist principally
of blacks. Having INDUCED them
selves pretty freely in splits, and
finding the inhabitants rather weak
and ignorant, they commenced hostll-
tiles upon their effects, such IS fowls.
pigs, Indian meal, &c. and soterrified
the people that they would 70 what
ever they required. They csmmand-
ed them with drawn pistols at their
heads, and threatened them with in
slant death if they disobeya. This
indiscreet conduct OF coure occa-
stoned an excited feeling n being
made known at the English laval sta
ton at Nassau, and two {un-ships
were Immediately sent in pursuit. of
us, with strict orders to boan us and
put us all to death if we madethe least
resistance. After searching near a
week, one of them hailed US about l
O'Clock, p. NJ, with the salttation .
send a boat on board, or we hall fire
into you.' We of course complied,
and they made us their prisonfs, con-
veyed US to this place; and we are
now in prison yard"
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Wayne County, Ind.) 1831-1837, 1836-01-16
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
Wedneslav. Dec. 30.
PROBATE SYSTEM.

1hODA ! - 6A.
On motion Of Mr.. Ray, the resolu-
ton therefore, moved by Mr.. Lee of
B., and laid on the table, IN relation
to changing the mode of doing probate
business, was taken up.
Mr.. Nave moved to amend the
same by striking it out from the resol-
wing clause and insert the following:
THAT the committee on the judicia-
ry be instructed to report to this House
a bill abolishing the present probate
system and giving to the several CIR.
cult Judges within this state full and
complete jurisdiction of all matters OF
probate both in law and in chancery
by amending an act entitled an act
regulating the practice in suits At law
approved Jan. 20, 1881, and also an
act regulating the practice in chance
ry approved Feb. 90. 1881, and give
said Circuit Courts three terms"
Mr.. Chamberlain moved to amend
said proposed amendment by striking
it out and inserting in lieu oft a prop
osition to instruct the judiciary CON-
mittee to inquire into the exPediency
of giving the Circuit Court jurlsdlc-
ton of probate business abolishing the
Probate Courts, increasing the num-
Der Of Judicial Circuits, and lessen
their extent, devoting one Of he terms
to the making up of issues, preparing
causes for trial &c. &C., which moeso0
did not prevail.
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on the part Of The Yves, Point Ac,as,,.
and to provide that the beard Of 80.
alton OF said institution, consis, Of wv. =
div'duals from each state Of the U,so. :.
report annually to the legislature Of ~
respective states. This proposition. ho-
ever, did not succeed. Nj. Willeti ~.
moved TO reconsider the vote On N. -
definite postPonement Of the subject. Co.
siderable debate arose ON the p,oeo.,,;o.
to reconsider. in which Me.aer,. Ev.,.
Vawter, Huntington and Chamberlain -,
ticipated. Tie vote was finally rccons;l-
cred ty ayes 81, noes 81, and he vose ne,
recurring on the indefinite pespoomen,.
carried in the affirmative, Avs u, Nos'
30. Several local bills Lave been p,e.eS
during the week, but none Of general M.
ture definitely acted on.
Indiana Democrat, Jan. sth.
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Wayne County, Ind.) 1831-1837, 1836-01-16

Mr.. Finley
The author of a communication in
your paper, who highly commends the
performance of the Thcspian Corps
recently established in this place, ex-
presses much surprise that grave OBJ
jections should be urged by some
against such entertainments. l am
not one Of those to whom he alludes
as having made such ungracious re-
marks in regard to such performances,
for ], no doubt, could unite With him
in admiring and commenting the tai
ents of the actors,-but l cannot like
him commend the principles that such
exhibitions involve. The question
with me is, are such talents proftably
employed in such exercises? and are
such entertainments profitable to the
audience? think they are not; for
it is self evident fact to which every
mans experience will testify, that ali
the faculties of the mind arc cultiva-
ted, strengthened ndimproved accor-
ding to their exercise. That all the
principles Of moral virtue, or vice, are
strengthened in their influence over
us as we practice them. That all
the sympathies and tender feelings Of
the heart are blunted in their sensi-
tiveness, by becoming Injured and IA
iniliarized to scenes Of vice, horror,
and suffering. The question then ar
rises, how are all these principles and
feelings affected by theatrical perfor-
mances? In relation to the actors
themselves, there is none of the fac
ulties Of the mind engaged in prepar-
ing for the service. but in very small
degree, except that of memory in
committing to mind each his part;
there is none Of the genius of inven-l
ton employed to originate ideas; no
judgment Of his own exercised to ar
range the matter that he is going to
uyc,-for all this is done for him bv
the author Of the play he is about toI
act. In all this preparation by the
actorin his rehearsals, Sc. there 10 but
little more effort Of mind exerted than
would be required to commit to MEM
DRY and learn to sing Il song. Yet i
apprehend. that in divers instances.
all the difference in mental character.
between the author and the actor of
aplay. arises from this, that the one
exercises all the faculties of the mind
in originating and arranging NATTER
and thereby improves all these facul-
ties IN high degree-and is called a.
great genius; whilst the other is sat-
isfied to dispense with the labor of
mental exertiOn, and only exhibits the
product Of another-and thereby be-
comes the mere Snowman ofanother'sI
goods. And If we examine the infiu-
ence Of such exhibitions upon the
minds of an audience, l presume it
will not he found more favorable tol
their use.
ieis said by the author Of the COM
mune ation, that upon such occasions. !
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Wayne County, Ind.) 1831-1837, 1836-01-16

An eastern editor duns thus: - Oa
friends who viii be indebted to Us two 81.
!a's in CASH at the end Of the year, are i'm
formed, that We will take wood, bark. and
a.y kind Of Produce, except potatoesmdl
cAa'dIen, If delivered socn, in lieu Of the
nee1GlL
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Wayne County, Ind.) 1831-1837, 1836-01-16
LEGISLATIVE

]
chairman of the committeeon military
affairs to which was referred, early
IN the session, a resolution directing
an inquiry by the committee into the
expediency of instructing our Sena-
tors and requesting our Representa-
Itlves in Congress to use their exer.
tons to repeal the law establishing
the Military Academy at West Point
made report in accordance with
the resolution. accompanied with q
Joint resolution instructing our Sena-
tors and Representatives on that sub
ject. Mr.. Morris, from the minority
Iof the same committee, made a long
counter report, setting forth the adj
vantages of the institution. Mr..
Huntington moved that the report,
of the majority and minority be prin-
ted, which motion did not prevail.
The joint resolution was then, on mo-
ton of Mr.. Evans, read a second time.
Mr.. Evans then moved to re-commit
the joint resolution to the same COM.
mittee, with instructions to SO amend.
1t as to provide means for remedying
its defects and imperfections, which
motion was opposed by Mr.. Clark Of
Washington, and supported by Mr..
Evans. Mr.. Chamberlain moved to
postpone indefinitely its further con-
sheraton, which was supported by
the mover and Mr. Davis, and oppo-
sed by Mr.. Armstrong, and determin-
ed in the negative-yeas IS, nays 40.
Mr.. Willet moved a reconsideration
of the vote, which after considerable
debate, in which Messrs. Wllett,
Evans, Vawter, Clark of Washington,
Huntington Chamberlain and others
participated, was determined in the
affirmative. The question was then
taken on the motion to postpone in
definitely and determined in the affirm
ative.-yc.s ~, nays 40.
In the afternoon a very animated
and interesting discussion took place
in the House on bill introduced
some days ago for the suppression Of
gaming. The bill among other things
provides that prosessed gamblers,
having no other occupation, shall be
as Migrants, and be liable to
and heavy fines, and
that individuals shall be compelled to-
testify as to violations of the law in
which they themselves are concern
ed, with the proviso that they shall
not be convicted upon their own tes-
timony. The debate was very cred
liable to all. All of the debaters re-
garded gambling as great, growing,
and alarming evil, bul some Of them
doubted the propriety Of adopting all
the provisions of this bill. Among
those who participated Qor we hap
pend to be absent when a portion Of
it took place and did not hear ally
were Mr.. Speaker Smith, Mesas.
Thompson of L., Evans, Brown, Hun
tington, Stapp, and CLARK Of Wash
ington. The debate was in commit
tee of the whole, and late in the eve
ming the committee rose, reported
progress, and obtained leave to sit n
gain.-Journal, January 3.
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Cincinnati and Charleston R6l road.
AT a meeting Of the corresponding COM
mittee, on the oath utimo, committees
for the circulation Of petitions In the sever
81 wards Of this city, and the collection of
money, were appointed. The work Of
preparation goes on fineIy.-Cin. Mirror.
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Wayne County, Ind.) 1831-1837, 1836-01-16
10 BE REMEMBERED BY THE IADI

To BE REMEMBERED BY THE L%DIEs.-
A correspondent assures US shachloride
Of lime, sold by the apothecario under
the name Of bleaching sails, in small tin
boxes, will certainly take out the mst inve-
terate grease spots from a silk tess, or
cotton garments. Carpets, howeer bad
ly bespotted bv the upsetiBg ola lamp, can
be as readily restored to their former
beauty, a. one can blow dust from a dry
surface.
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Wayne County, Ind.) 1831-1837, 1836-01-16

Gov. Lucas lately transmitted a
message to the Legislature, containing
a letter from Gov. Homer, of Michi-
gan. demanding the delivery of a
young Mr.. Stickney, as a fugitive
from justice, for an alleged assault on
a deputy Sheriff of Maumee county.
Michigan territory. Committed du-
ring the disturbances on the northern
boundary and his reply to the same,
IN which he promptly declines deliv-
cring up '.said Stickney."
Springfield Pioneer.
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Wayne County, Ind.) 1831-1837, 1836-01-16
ELECTION OF PRESIDENT.

President Of the United States is bv elrc.
tors, IN each state, who are chosen a. the
Legislature in each state may previde.-
The choice Of electors must be made with
IN thirty four days preceding the first
wednesday Of December, Of the year in
which an election for President and Vice
Presiden; ofthe United States takes place,
and they mus! be equal in number to the
number Of Senators and Representatives
to which the several states may by law be
entitled at the time when the President
and Vice President thus to be chosen,
shall come into office. No Senator OF
Representative, or person holding an office
of trust or profit under the United States,
can be appointed an Elector. The Elec-
tors are required to meet in their respec-
tive states on the first Wednesday Of De-
cembeT, and vote by ballot for President
and Vice President, one of whom shall not
be an inhabitant Of the same state with
themselves. Lists of the number Of votes
given and for whom, must be sealed and
transmitted to the President Of the Senate.
ELECTION BY CoNGREss.-The Presi-
dent OF the Senate is required to open, and
count the lists forwarded by the Electors
ofthe several States, in the presence of the
Senate and House Of Representatives
The person having the greatest number Of
votes for President, is duly elected, if such
be majority of all the electors appointed.
Ii no person have such a majority, then
from the persons having the hi CHEST num-
Der not exceeding three, in the list oftbose
voted for as President, the House of Rep
resentatives shall choose immediately by
ballot, the President. In the election the
votes are taken by states, the representa-
ton from each state having one vote only
A quorum for this purpose consists of a
majority Of members, from two thirds of
the states, and a majority Of all the states
Is necessary to choice. If the House of
Representatives shall not choose a Presi-
dent, whenever the choice devolves upon
them, before the 4.h of March next ensu-
ing, then the Vice President shall act as
President.
In the event of failure Of the House of
to elect a President or
Vice President, it becomes the duty Of the
Secretary OF state, to communicate infor-
nation thereof to the Executive of each
state, and to cause the same to be SUBJ
l'shed in the newspaPers,giving two months
previous notice, that Electors Of President
shall be appointed or chosen in the sew
eral states, within thirty-four days next
preceding the first Wednesday 10 Decem-
Der ensuing, when the choice Of President
shall proceed as usual. The period Of SER
vice is four wears.
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greSS, explains former words. the
French Government leaves to the
American the responsibility of begin
ming the measures Of action by which
it intends forcing the accomplishment
of the treaty, and no one who knows
Gen. Jackson can expect that he will
do any thing of the kind.
The Courier Francois says that.
IN the event of a war with America.
England would become the entrepot
for the commerce of the two nations.
and it SO far would be a gamer; but
that still it is highly probable that
Congress will not adopt the warlike
views Of the President, unless the ma
jority become very much changed in
their opinions. A declaration of non
intercourse would be followed by the
stoppage of that trade, which is now
carried On in 800 American vessels,
and which brings into France sixty
millions of pounds of cotton. The
Southern States, it is known, are all
against a rupture that would ruin
them; and the principle towns, alrea-
dy threatened by the abolition of the
banks, are not at all inclined to admit
that the national honor is engaged in
! Re affair of the twenty-five millions.
\ P~is, Nec. II.
Khe Courier Francois says that,
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NNroalM Districts co1rosfpor NoaeTlAN ONE corNIY
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Three Dollars, if not paid until the end of the
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A failure 10 notify the Editor Of IRISH 10 dis.
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lf. ADVERTISEMENTS inserted at the usual rates
igent-Nsjor X. VI. Cochran is appointed an
Aeon, Tor tie Journal and is authorized to receive
money and give receipts IN my name I. j. II.
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Raor Erfraoriiaarg.- IN.
dcc- nsH, some tone last week, >,N
lawyers aud the Judge, an tacl;
way Ca LINCOLN court, iu tbs State,
wrr Irg4ug along quit lei,urcly,
81 Indian Dc, when the G.ih horse
became alarmed nj something IN the
road, ard started. upset tbe gia,
threw out the driver, and scattered
books, papers, &c. IN every dtrcc.
lion. liz s,un came up with the
iuuflh horse, which ais9tn alarm,
anj served hls driver "a the sane
vay. The tNa horses nov kept 90.
ia ahead, and succeeded IN over.
tahlu- the lhird, sceoud, and first
horses, NJ! # which teak the alarm,
and went ahead; but thlukin4 their
load too heavy aud seeing the ad
vantage their opponents had over
them, soon knocked lheif su.l,lcs To
pieces, scattered books, papers, law
ycrs, and all m the road, aud then
underworld To ovctlakc Ms. 1 mud
), bat whether they succeeded or
mol, We are uniformed. Al Of this
took place within four or five miles
OF the courthouse aod although the
i've sulklcs were knocked INTO a
cox kcd hat, wc are happy TO learn
that the lawyers we're worse scared
than hurt Geo. CoaSftiationaitd.
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hu; sjugle case Of this affection /;
and tb.~ case occurred IN a family
who had adopted the present umscr.
81! mode Of suffering the neck and
supcfur parl Of the breast 10 re.
nam uncovered.
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Warm Clothing r.. Group. -Mr.
Ebcrlr, 10 his excellent work on the
diseases Of children, says the mode
Of clothing infants with their necks
aud upper part OF The breast bare,
caunot fail to render them more sub
pct To The Iullnence of cold, and lis
dangerous consequences. In tins
country, especially among the Ger.
mans, who are III the habit of cloth
ing III lr children III such a manner
rs 10 leave 10 part of the breast and
lower portion Of the neck exposed,
Group Is an exceedingly rare disease.
Whereas IN cities, OF among people
Who adopt the mode Of dress com.
mon IN cilics, this tfIghttul disease
IS, IN proportion Ia the population,
vastly more frequent. During a
practice of SIX wears among tho
" Pennsy Iyanla Dutch" he met with
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the Yadkin. In order TO exhibit the country how slight
the difficulties IN the route are, compared with the
field thus opened TO commerce, the committee will endca,or
TO give idea Of the thus opened. The coun
ties Of Rowan Surry, lrede, and Wilkes capable OF
producing Tobacco and grain all the mountain counties the
necessares of life unlimited eyent-a kinds Of gram
fruit hay, potatoes aSseed beef and pork. And Ashe a.
lone, this year, sends TO market 30 tons Of butter.
Carter and Johnson Counties in Tenne ssee. tshe and
Sury in this State, have inexhaUsble quantities Of Iron
Washington county in Virginia has Salt Gypsun and
Iron in great abundance and the western part Of East Ten
hessee and Virginia. produce immense quantities Of Stone
Coal Carter and Johnson have this time 20 frges and
furnaces predicting thousand tons of Iron and Cast
ings per year. under present disadvantages; Ro
Ing mills and Nail factories exist in the neghborng coun
te anG there every facility by Of water power to
extend these resources as far any demand will permit
After taking thus hasy, but they believe view
of the advantages connected with the present undertaking,
the committee beg leave TO submit the following resolutions
which their know ledge of the members composing your boz
dy, lead them to hope will receive your sanction
JAb'tS r. DODGE Chairran.
Res0red That this convention doth recommend 10 tho
next Legislature, the adoption OF this principal, {namely
that whenever any Company Incorporated for the purpose
OF Internal Improvement shall have subscribed and paid or
secured be paid 5hs Of Stock the State shall stand
pledged for the other 5hs.
Resolred, That the immediate extension of Rail
Road crossing the adkn above the Narrows Wkesho
rough BY the eligible route demanded by large
wealthy and popuous portion of this State Tennessee and
Virginia.
ReSolrcd, That is the opinion of Convention that il
is practicable, and that the completion of Raj Road
Nkesborough the stockholders will deem il expedient
extend the TO the Tennessee line this Convention
therefore, recommend that appl ing for amendment Of
the charter Of the Cape Fear, Yadkn and Pdee Rail Road
COMPANY, the stockholders may have the right extend
from Nikesborough to the Tennessee line, provided they
should deem il expedeu 10 DO So
4. Resolred, That committee of five delegates be ap
pointed by the Chair 10 memoraze the Legislature for
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SENATORS.

777-77-s7-=s- "
A. Myers.
Alex. W. Mebane.