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Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Wayne County, Ind.) 1831-1837, 1836-06-11

I, 70 sumosed thaf the Govbsnment Of
Tho Uoiied States have been endeavosine
70 purchase iron he Gapeses of Mosoeco
90 efhis Posss in tho Medisenaaean. ~ .
naval rendssvsos, and have made presenss
to the vaIas # $50 900 to his tavny me-
jssty, to pvuPitiate Tie peeosiatioa. The
National lntelligeosse of tho l0sA ult.
gives credit to the rspsss, bot thiaks The
amouns q pseseots has been osesraaed,-
Louisville Gazette.
A SU0GBTlON.-We veull suspese
to Coag.ess The Psopsissy e letting ost to
so0s Old squirrel shosser Of Ksst1cky Or
0ssi0ippi, ~ supqssasios a de lsdiaa
var. Al advaatageous contract oiaAa -
ms6s. Much )sss uhaa tAsee 4illioas
woald have been suh6eieat 81 Flesih
~ 8. Telegraph
We uu3esseand that Mr. II. !. Brent of
Of this plaee. Puschase1 q NJ. ". G.
C,y of 1000, fev da1s ego . ahoeuush
bloOded alAao heifes, xos E~.ev.
Two pears ~, e. which 10 paid 6vs hue
d'sd dollsrs.-(wesassy (Ky.) Citissa.
Gee. Aahley . nss,iaassa e. de So
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Wayne County, Ind.) 1831-1837, 1836-06-11

1&e9 1e0V1u8 d0 OpSUlu& IA ule CGO-
tire Of the breast work in which their
artillery was placed, the cavalry up
on their left wing.
About . O'Clock ON the morning
of the 2lst, the enemy were reinforc-
ed by 500 choice troops, under COM
mand of Ger. Cos, increasing their
effective force to upwards Of 1900
men, while our aggregate force for
the field Numbered 783. At half
past three o'clock IN the evening, /
ordered the Texan army to parade
their respective commands, having
in the mean time ordered the bridge
on the only road communicating
with the bazos, distant from our en-
campment, to be destroyed, thus cut
ting Of all possibility Of escape. Our
troops parsAed with alacrity and
spirit and were anxious for the con
test.-Their conscious disparity m
number only seemed TO increase their
enthusiasm and confidence. and heiehr
tened their anxiety for the conflict.
Our situation affosaed me an oppor.I
tnnity Of making the arrangementsI
preparatory to the attack, without
opposing our designs to the enemy.
The 1st Regmsat, commanded 81
Gel. Busleson, was assigned the cen
IRE. The = Regiment, under ths|
Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1836-03-04
From The ". Y Spirit Of Times.
owl CREEK MONEY.

Before the discovery and disper-
sion Cf The famous gang Of counter.
feiters in Arkansas last year, they used
10 do an immense businsss-had .
banking house. with President. Cash
ier and clerks. The western country
was so flooded with their money that
in mary sections it was about as cur
rent as any. Indeed Yankee tin
pedler with some good connecticut
money, called one day TO get it ex
charged and was refused. I'll sell
you better money than that Tor 90
cents on the dolIar,' said the cashier
pulling out roll Of Owl creek bills.
SO you wont have ilthen, heh ct any
rate?' asked the tin-pedler. mo, it is
not current We'll, then, wont you
give me some good looking counter
felt for i,1' what, give you our new
Owl Creek notes for your dirty con-
necticut bills? Itell you what, slrsn
ger,' said the indignant cashier, at the
offer of exchanging his current eoun
Ierfeit for good connecticut money.
Il tell you what stranger if you don't
shove Of before soon, you'll fad your
self in m mgh,y bad sledding' The
tin pedler took the hint as The cashier
iumned over The counter 10 kick him
into the middle Of next week. lie
slid!
Col. Crockel used to tell a goot
story of the Arkansas banks. hi
n,d /, was the custom of enc Of then
with capital of 100000, Of whlct
abou, $500 had been paid in anC
which with the building was mort
gagged 10 secure the rent aud sashIeE
salary TO take raccoon skins at psr To-
dollar, while bear ska was as goo'
rSIo, or beaver for $50 as lht
note itself. He weut trapping on
season and bad great luck. CslleeiinI
his duds he trudged off 10 the ban
with the pluuder and drew the moas.
which took pretty much all lis avali'
HE funds, as he threw off fifty pc
cent for specie, rather than lake theI
notes. This done, and the skins SUI:
lv deposited in the bank safe, q lOn
shed in The rear the colonel narblet
A few days after he called again vii
another lot Of skins which he san
Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1836-03-04
THE DEATH OF RIENZE.
BIZ E. L. BULwER

"Meanwhile the fumes burned
6erce and fast; The outer door below
was already consumed; from The apart
meut he had deserted the fire burst
out in volleys Of smoke; the wood
cracked; the lead melted, with crash
fell The several gates, the dreadful IN
gress was opened to the multitudei the
proud capitol OF the CS'ars was AREA
dy tottering to its fall! Now was the
time! he passed the flaming door7-lhe
snouIdering threshold, he passed the
outer gate uuscathed; he was in the
middle of the crowd. PLENTY oil
pillage within,' said he 10 the by stan
ders, in the Roman patois, his lace
concealed by his load; suso, su'o
gliu tradltore!' The mob rushed ?as'
him; he wen: on; he gained the 'as'
stair descending into the open Stree. +.
he was at the last gate, liberty and Ilie
were before him. -,
"a soldier Zone of his OWN se'zad
him. "Pass not-where goess 'nouF
"Bewsre, lest the senator escaP'
di,guised!' cried voice behln1-l
was Villani's. The conceaIlpg Loaf
was torn from his head-Rienzi stoo'
revealed! 80"
:s.I am the senatOra' he said, In
Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1836-03-04
NO. 2s.-WHoLE no. II.

were much fiOer than the first, and
sold them. The next day he called
with third lot, still finsr, aud 90 he
condnued 10 do until at length he
broke the bank The fact was; after
selling his plunder during bank
hours ths colonel made tracks, but he
returned to the bank safe al night,
thrusting his screw ramrod through
the logs he Esbed out the skins and
soid them over again the next mOrD-
ing, until the bank was 'bustsd.'
Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1836-03-04

loud voice.-'WhO dare touch the
representative of lhe psopIeF
"Tbe multitude were around them
in an Instant Not led, but rather
hurried and whirled along-the sena'
tor was borne 10 The Place Of the lion.
With the intense glare Of the bursting
flames, the gray image reflected lu'
rid light, and glowed-that grim and
solemn monument!-as if itself Of
fre!
"Fhere arrived, the crowd gave way
terrified blythe greatness Of their vic
Tim. Silent he stood, and turned his
lace around; nor could the squalor Of
his garb, nor the terror of the hour,
nor the proud grief Of detection, abale
the majesty or reassure The courage Of
the thousand who gathered, gazing
round him. The whole capitol wrap
ped in FIRE, lighted with ghsstIy pomp
the immense multitude. Down the
long visa Of the streets extended the
fiery IL 1ht and the serrled throng, till
the crowd closed with the cleaning
standards Of the CoIoOna --the Orsini
The Savelh! Her true lyrants were
marching Tito Rome. AS the sound
of their approaching horns and Tum-
pets broke upon the burning air, the
mob seemed 10 regain theiF courage.
I-Rlenzi prepared 10 speak; his FIRST
word was as the signal Of bis own
death.
"Die, tyrani!' cried Cecco del Wee.
chlo: and he plunged his dagger into
The senator's breast.
"'Die executioner Of MOntresln
nutlered Villain, thus the trust is ful
| f led aud his was the secnrd stroke,
Then as he drew back. and saw the
artisan, in all the drunken fury Of his
brute passion, tossing up his cap,
,houling aloud, and spurningt The fallen
lion, the young man gszed upon him
with Look Of wilhering and bitter
scarn, and said as he sheathed his
blade, aud slowly turned 10 qnit The
crowd.
Stool, miserable fool! thou and
these at least had no blood Of kindred
to avenge! ......
"Thpy needed not his words. they
saw him not depart; for as Rienzi .
without a word, without a grOaD, f5l!
to the esrth-ss the roaring waves OF
Of the multitude closed over him-a
voice shrilI, sharp aud wild was heard
above all the clsmor. At the case.
ment of The palace, (Ihe easement OF
her bridal chamber,) Nina stood! -
through The flames, that hurst below
and around, her face and out'stTelch.
ed arms alone visible. Ere yet the
sound Of that thrilling cry passed from
tie air, down with mighty crash
Numbered that whole wing of the cap
itoI, blackened and smouIdering
mass"
Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1836-03-04

Murder Of Father in lar. One
Glnu', young lawyer, Of Crawford
county, Georgia lately stabbed his
father in law, in a personal reneonn
ire, and caused his death.
Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1836-03-04

Among the new Female Associa.
tons in Boston, is one entitled "TRS
Auu youOg-msn's-s stsnding-at-the-
Church-door-Sociely."
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1836-03-04

then, | repeat, oil committee 10 ascertain
what is already known2 These facts have
come out, and more mus, follow. Let them
follow, one after another, in review here in
this hall, Dhd, if you ure honest, you will
gaze on the procession with indignation and
alarm No plastering committee in a shut
chamber LIT the naked truth stand up
here, to confront men in high places, no
matter who they may be, charged with fraud
and corruption
will never examine this subject any
where else than in this House. And how
was thatthree millionsamendment proposed2
Sir, although it was apparently brought up
on US suddenly in the last hour of our exist
ence and although the House had no notice
of it, at all events, not until the day before.
yet now it seems that it had been, for soue
time thought OF in another quarter, that It
was "in accordance with the views of the
Executive" that these views had been com
municatcd to the chairman ofthe Committee
of Ways and Means (Mr Polk) and TO the
chairman Of the Committee on Foreign AZ
fairs (Mr Cambreleng) who communicated
them secretly to few others. There was
time, then, sir, for all the estimates to be
furnished. know, and the gentleman. (Mr
C.) will bear me witness, that he gave me
notice, personally some days before the Sd
of March, that he intended to move an amend
meul for three millions, though had no no.
tice of its form, and much less had notice
that it was "in accordance with the views
OF the Executive" pledged myself to vote
for il from the Information possessed in re-
laton TO our deiencrlcss condition. A dav, |
a single day, was sufficient time to furnish
the estimates, from the numerous facts which
lie in the way Of every body and especially I
from the Departments, which should always !
be ready with all information as to the con
dition Of the country. |; was known to you, I
Mr. Speaker that the President thought this I
Il proper and necessary appropriation, and .
that he desired it to be made. Why was
this not made known officially TO the com .
mittee and 10 the House, Why did not the
President give to Congress this irforma-
ion, aud recommend to their consideration"
his measure which he Judged necessary
md eXpedien,}" ito be Contiaued)
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1836-03-04

| " ""hiNHlON. Feb d e..
ny vote that was obtained in Il. ',%
OF Representatives yesterday, i, wo a' de
that hereafter all petitions md 40 dect
that shall be offered 10 the Hone "'eooSj
the abolition of Slavery in tho M! ~ucht
Columbia, shall be referred wtbo D''IIIa
or debate, 10 the Select Commune I 's'ds
Resolution OF the Hon Henry I, p; .as
1t is matter of much and warn, "VEh
that this decision has at last been ssna
as it will put an end to world Of ' ''.1
and excitement. "Oa
independently OF the abolition or,a
we are all very quiet nj Washno,,"..'
French war having blown away r.
Jackson finds but little food for Il. "eaa
ment which is said by his friends ,', ,.t ''
cessary to his existence. The
the Bank OF the United States bos s"a''s
him with little food for denunc;s';u pP
as be believes most sincerely tina, n.
mocracy Of Pennsylvania" will MY
the monster TO go into opera,io0
quite calm again, and affects 10 H..
things as they are. And then ao,s
Van Buren, fearful Of losing PennsyI
makes an effort to keep the Old Hem
by assuring him that the politics Of r. D
sylyania will be changed in the ro,n
two years-that Ritner will 20 on,
end Of his term, disgracrd By the na,.t
and that then the Bank will be mn, 5oI r''|
the party that comes into existence
Mr.. Van Buren,, and so saws the ,,'
pIlshed James Buchanan, who roo
know, is to be Secretary Of Stat. in IN.
OF the success OF Mr.. Van Buren, n, II
channan is Of opinion, that the rocr ,fS
ner is about run already, and head y
say today, that the success Of The D,
would forever destroy the holes and in,
the glory Of that distinguished een,lcn,,'
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1836-03-04
CONGR n IS.

Thursday, Feb. lS--in the Senate, Mr.
Benton's resolutions again came up for consid-
Grafton. and, after considerable debate. were
amended so as TO read shat so much of The
rerenue as Wds necessary be apprupiia lated
10 the defence of the country In this shape
the resolutions were passed unanimously
The House resumed in committee of the
whole. the consideration OF the New York Re
lief Bill After various unsuccessful motions
to amend, the bill passed in committee and was
reported TO the House
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1836-03-26


GkNrLEMEN: | have read speech delivered in the
House of Delegates, by r. w. Gmer on the Expuug.
ing Resolutions His object seems to have been to pro-
duce an Impression upon The public mind that cerain
OF the members of the Legislature have pursued an in
consistent in their support of the present national
Administration. These members he has considered il his
duty TO designate by name; and order TO effect his OBJ
lect, he has referred the Journal Of House Of De-
iegaes two sessions ago, and presented TO the public
gabled and disingenuous statement of the proceedings
OF That period. The People, however wise aud nteli
gent they may be, and it is freely admitted they are
SO, have not as community, very correct KNOWLEDGE
OF parliamentary proceedings, or those rules by which
Legislative bodies are governed When he undertook
to enghien the public mind upon that subject berality
and just sense Of propfiey should have induced him
TO have read The whole history Of the lfansaeon and to
have given the and motives of each vote md moi
TO have given scrap of the journal here and there nd
thus perverted its true meaning and intent He should
have told the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but
the truth for That gentleman well knows that the SIM.
Prsss'o geri is as bad as the erprossio faisi.
For thc purpose of ascerainng correctly the facts of
the case, have examined the Journal and find at the
substitute offered by that Gentleman 10 the Preamble
aud FIRST Resolution Of the select Committee Of ehicb
lie member in 1884 an alternative proposition.
that 10 mbcrs voted for the substitute i'm preference
TO ihe original Resolution; that every friend Of heiAd.
mins'fallon voted Tor IT, except one; that SO members
voted against the substitute, all Wings except one be.
cause II considered much stronger in its copdenna
ton OF The President than the amendment. But mo-
ton was made 10 postpone the whole subject indefinite
" and Mr. Banks the (SpeakeD and others voted
against that motion Bot does be remember 10 foroct t,c
reasons assigned at Che time, by his friend and new POI
hucal ally, then from the County of Berkeley which
was that the friends Of the Administration had adopied
resolution among the series Of resolutions then before
he House, declaring that Congress did no, possess the
constitutional power 10 incorporate n National Bank -
The object Of the Wings was 10 Get rid Of fbs Rssl
toH and then 60 adopt strong resolutions condemuioo
TIE conduct Of the President, aud insiueng sens
tors IN Congress vote for RESTORATION Of lilo Dei,cs
to the Bank Of the Uuitcd States The object of the
Administration party was, retain the Resolution de-
ciorng the Bank unconstitutional. Mr.. Gimcr moved
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1836-03-26
V8EgdsaNaA LEqaIsLATURE.
House or DELEGATES.


message received from the Senate stating that
tley had passed the following bilsAowing Charlotte
Morgan, Tree woman Of colour, TO remain ~ the Com
nonweaiih-ap appointing trustees TO the town OF New
Gasgow'o enlarge the powers of The county courts Of
Aiben1rlc and Nelson for the purpose Of opening
road from Scottsyilc 10 the head waters Of Rockhsb
Gap river placing James River on the footing Of law.
iu irnce far the counties If Fuvanna and
Albemarle-to amend the act concerning the town Of
Moorheld in he county of Hardy-appropna fur
tier sum Of money for completing The Improvements Of
the Western Lunatic Hospital concerning John Chcw
incorporating sundry companies % construct pike
roads from Richmond 10 Big Bird bridge, in the county
Of Goochiand- incorporating the Glen Bronafd Rail-
Road Company incorporating the stockholders Of the
Spithheid Rail Road Company -vestug the Common.
weats stock in the James River nd Kanawha Compa.
ny in the Board Of Public interchangeable the
stockholders Of the Eastern Shore Rail Road Company
Incorporating the Marshall and Ohio Turnpike Com
ponyto authorize William fowues to erect toll bridge
across the Roanoke Rverto revive act ncorporat-
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1836-03-26
FOR rms r.vouiRER.
FVN fftr f--f tttINfN
That's IN The ,c:nd nosee
GOVERNOR TAZEWELI,


That's in The ,c:nd noe9
GOVERNOR TAZEwELI.
II is rumorcd to-day, that his Excellency Governor
gislature adjourned yesterday y and thereby make
term; but, upon further examination, il is supposed
this indigniy to the Legislature. Mr. Wilson's term
expires on the 3ist instant, and by permission OF
The Legislature he retres aud MIR Daniel will take his
place On The first Vt April, MIR. Robertson will be the
SENIOR Councillor and Lieutenant Governor, SO that he
might come IN for snaeks Upon the whole. by way of
making things scug, he il is said has indicated his de
termination To resign about the first Of April We shall
OF course have another dinner, " Designed censure
and reprOcfton ~ Of the ef he General Assem-
Ny Il Goeerno's fepty TO Me Leigh and Tyier Conn
mittee.
The Wing, who Is in the of his Exccllcn
cy, VIII perhaps be kind enough To tell u.s. what
mean to do--and whether any Wing in this Common
wealth but HIMSELF would this open contempt of
the Representatives of the People.What resign the
very day after they adjourn, order mark his
tempt Tor them Leave the Common wealth without n
regularly elected Governor till next winter because he
Is so much incensed with the Legislature so willing
To throw hnselfn favor of of his party, as
TO wait Tor their adjournment before he rctrcs-Is this
the fruit of those splendid talents, which stening
Senates have often hung ?-Or, are we once mort
To learn that TO be OF the first DeJoters i'm America
Is one thingand to be good sound Executive officer is
anoher-that to tatk thing TO net another-and
that correctly, who from impulse and
consus his party feelings? A. b.
Friday, (.5h March,
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1836-03-26
COMMUNICATED.
A CARD

The subscriber, finding he has been put the list
composing the White Corresponding Committee for the
Presidency, III the county of Pocatan To the
public and himself to express his surprise this act
avows 's entire withdrawal from that and all Implied
support of party multiplied and heterogen in
ats doctrines aud combinations: nd further walls him
sell TO say, nj this time, that e maintains the unlimited
right OF instruction, in the constituent body,
parable from the primary and fundamental principle of
Representation, which recently, and niaby
has been contemned by of the woudbe leaders 10
uicir party JAMES V. HASKINS.
70 The WING is Leqnestad 10 -pnhlish lie nhnxc.
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LATEST prom TEYAs
Extract Of letter receired Tie Office IF tie .Ne,O Or.
leans Bee dated

leans Bee, dafed
-" lYNXBUEG, Crexas,) February I6.
The Convention will assemble OH the ist of March
Up to the present period there is news; but while
waiting, we are IN perfect security and very little
noycd by the menaccs OF Santa Anna Volunteers ar
rive daily aud marine is in blockade the
Mexican ports. The result of the delay il the strife
with the Central Government will &c radical
and if we may cred rumors the United States topel TO
this we shall hereafter. But whatever may be the
event, you may count triumph. Texas is irwin
chile; and you cannot in advocating cause with
your fellow citizens.
(ErOm tie .VafcAcz Daily Courier March ~
TEXAs--By ETpreSS.--lnGormalon has been rece we'd
at Nacogdoches that Santa Annas are on their
march TO the frontiers of Texas. Ills advance consist
ing OF about 3oO0 men, are advancing San Antonio
and the different posts below that place.
The Texans, although we'll provided with sun
Plies as Is necessary for protracted campaign have no
doubt but that they can maintain those posts until rein
iOceEents arrive TO their assistance ii whole
force OF Santa Anna should advance more rapidly than
is anticipated. But little doubt now exists that the cam
pogn VIII be protraced, the the part of the
GcxISns, WILL for the present, be entirely defensive
This will give time for emigrants TO the country to ar
rive and participate in the final struggle The Texans
are united for the same purpose. Some difference Of
oPhoh mas existed as TO the expectancy OF an entire de-
ciaTaon OF Independence, adherence 10 the Con.
sttulion of 1921 But both parties have the same
Ject IA view, which Is resOute determination resist
the military dcspotIsm of Santa Anna
The report that Gen. Houston has been removed from
Tie command OF the army is unfounded. The Conven-
ton met on the LIST of this month, Washngton the
BTazos There IS little doubt that they will declare
uc independence, aud take the most energetic steps for
the defence Of the country. Those who join them the
present PERIOD when they struggling for their free
don ana even their existence, will be cordially recev
Ell and literally recompcnsed. The natural of
The country unbounded, and they who in their
defence and devcopemeDt, will be richly rewarded
The foregoing information has been received from
Lieut. Stansbury, who has from Nacogdoches
lie further STATES that the Camanches quiet and
neral Houston IS engaged IN treating with them
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DEATHS

Died, iho 2o uh q disease Of ho unga fsland
itho be had for tho Thomas
Moncure, Esq, Of this City.
Died. n iic town Of Coumbia Fiuvnnnn
iunt John sydcn, aged IS years months days lie
has r bsfravod OF six old the
psfen ti soldier Of the
boz eod oud only be estimated those Of his acquaintance
Dol on Saturday last tho igtb AT Chcs.
hcs Comfy NJ ne adyaneed age Of nearly nnoytwo years, are
darB CGgln al tho relsiions Of % so
and aaho died enjoying Ell who knae
her She has left several cfon nauy ssandch n
and great gfandchon, U 81 ohom reside 10 Konucky
or Eiorsof newspapers kenucky and please
copy tio ghoyo neaLEt.
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MARRIAGES

hsrred the 1o,h met, Phillip aaferro John r.
Cooke. Of Portsmouth, Va Miss Fran b. onl augb,r or Az
thouy New, deed, Of Gloucester
Married Ibusiay 10Th inst by tho Rev G. w Trco of
King William Mr. Sas =. Garrett
much admired Miss Rosa Ann, youugos daughter Of bo as WIN
Bates Of King aud Queen
Married ~ FfodoIicksbug on Thursday the 1o,b nst BY
Rev Edward C. Mcclure, D. JOhn Mayo
Husan lugeI OF Tho a Dc Ma.hinegn rannan Rnnl
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"a OTiCE.-On Tuesday, the 9th instant will be sold
by Ibe subscber, executor Of Creed Taylor de-
ceased Of Roincs Tavern in the county of Cumberland
to The gbfl bideT for cash about twenty Slaves many
Of them young and very likely Al persons Having
elaine against toe estate Of Creed Taylor deceased are
requested produce them 10 the subscriber order shat
preparation may b. made to pay them.
SAMUEL TAYLOR, Ereeptor.
March 3. 00-tds
day Of APril next 8 T., Et'r,
March 20,