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Richmond Indiana palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1837-1839, 1838-12-22

having pledged his honor to Messrs. Miller and I
Fraley, Senators from Philadelphia, not to any
infammatory remarks, made speech which he |
professed to be intended TO sublua the excit enen
IN the galleries and TO induce the mob 10 dispcrse
but the warmth Of his feelings carried him into
great improperly both of speech and manner
declaring that we were in the midst of Revoiu-
ton, and there was end of constitutional gov
eminent, occasionally addressing them in a sup
plicating manner; invoking them 10 be quiet and
asking whether they were prepared to tramplc
the Constitution and Laws under foot and shed
the best blood Of the Com:nonw eal,h to attain
their ends. To these questions the mob respond
cd yes, yes; we Will. we viii and accompanied
their with horrible cries of give US blood If
we cannot have our rights
Mr.. Brown at length concluded, and on motion
of MIR. Bell. of Chester, the Senate agreed 10
meet daily at 10 o'clock IN the morning. and then
adjourned, the mob rushing within the bar o. the
Senate before the Speaker had announced the de-
cisOn. The Senate Chamber then taken
possession of by the mob, and most inflamnatory
speeches addressed to them by several Of their
leaders, and that hitherto sacred apartment has
subsequently, whenever the Senate attempted to
assemble, been filled with rioters, threatening vio-
lent interference with the business Of the Senate
until their demands were acceded to. To such a
fearful height the excitement carried ,hat the
Speaker of the Senate and several of the members
were compelled, under threats Of personal injury,
to escape by the windows Of the Capitol.
The unlawful and riotous assemblagcs of the
misguided and dangerous men, have been coniin-
ued several times, at the State Capitol and Court
House Of the county Of Dauphn, and the Senate
is now unable TO proceed with their legitimate
functions, and they accordingly announce to the
people of the State, that their representatives
cannot with safety attend the Halls of leg slation
until the insurrec:ionary and r,o,ous assemblages
bv which they now threatened will, violence
queIed by the arm of the Constitutional pow
er of the State, or return to reason and duty
shall induce them to dispense.
CHARLES b. PENROSE,
Speaker of the Senate
ABRAHAM MILLER,
JAMES PAUL,
FREDERICK FRALEY,
WILLIAM WAGNER,
JOHN KILIINGER,
JOHN STROIIM,
SAMUEL NJ. BARCLAY,
JACOB CASSAT.
JOSEPH NJ STERRITT,
ALEXANDER IRWIN,
THOMAS WILLIAMS,
ELIHU CASE,
JOHN II. EWING.
WILLIAM PURVlANCE,
JAMES HANNA,
JAMES M'CONKEY,
p s. MICHLER,
JOHN J. PEARSON.
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PENNSYLVANIA REBELLION.

The following statement of facts. from the
National ntclligencer, is a fair and lucid expose
Of the difficulties which attended the canvasslng
Of the votes in Philadelphia county:
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Congressional news crowded out-not much of
interest from Indianapolis.
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FATAL ARRAY AT CoLrMBrA (TENN.) by a
slip from the Nashville Wing we learn that on
Monday the Sd INST. Richard Hays Esq. of Co
lumbia was sho, IN a street rencouutcr in Column
bia with Mr. William Polk of Maurv, brother of
the Hon. James X. Polk. The parties met on
the Public square about 4 O'Clock on Monday
evening each armed with pistols, and exchanged
shots almos, simultaneously, a buck shot from
Pok's pistol piercing the brain OF his Ill iated
antagonist Hays lived through Monday nj ht
but expired at an early hour The difficulty be-
tween them from Il Jest at table on FRIDAY
bv HAYS which undesgnedIy wounded the feel
ings of Polk, and for which apology was tend
cred. 1t is presumed 1t was not accepted, as
Polk proceeded to the Office OF the former on the
same evening and, after calling him ont, inflicted
personal chastisement with whip. On Monday
Inc parties met and the result was above de-
tailed.
This is the fifth bloody street tragedy which
has occurred IN Tennessee within tho present
wear. Where will all this butchery and reckless
sacrifice Of life end?
THE TIrPECASoE CLuB.-In the Constitution
of the "Tprccanoc Club No l. # The State of
PENNSYLVANIA is the following right sort OF Ian
guage:-
the objects of this club shall be the immediate
and Jealous prosecution of such measures will
tend 10 promote the advancement of the cause of
the Democratic Wing party. and the diffusion a
mong our fellow citizens throughout the state, of
a Just appreciation Of those great and Invaluable
principles of republican liberty. constituting the
Wing political faith. which were indicated and
es tabl.shed nv the wisdom and valor OF '76-those
principles upon which our Democratic institutions
are founded and can depend alone for their support
and perpetuitv. As instrumental for these ends,
ii shall be the aim of this Club, awaken
The public sense 10 proper estimate of the dis
iinguished claims, the peculiar fitness and ability
the eminent services and patriotism of that vet
eraa statesman and soldier, General WV. HENRY
HARRISON. of Ohio; and to seek by all legitimate
and honorable means. to secure his nomination for
| the Presidency hv the National Democratic Wing
Notwithstanding that the triumph of our
cause would be the certain consequence. and that
it is imperativey due, not only TO be the public
will. but the peculiar claims of that illustEious
| patriot"
! The Club is regularly and powerfully organized
hy the appointment of President, eight Vice
Presidents. 4 Treasurer, two Recording Secretar-
les twelve as Union Committee of Correspon-
dcnce nine as a Committee of Finance, four
| Committee Publications. six Committee
on Naturalization. and twenty-s a Committee
of Correspondence. All right men and true
| Gin. News
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The Florida war, like the sea-serPent, turns out
to be darnation long affair.
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STILL LATER.

TROOPS ORDERED FROM PHILADELPHIA
TO HARRISBURG.
BY last nights Rail rood cars the editors of
the American received the following letter dated
'PHILADHLrH1A. Dec. Z, 1898
The Governor has issued his order 70 the Com
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FOR PRESIDENT
WILLIAM HENRY HARRISON.

su bject the decision of the National Conven.
ton to be held by the Wings of the L. states.
Lexington union. (Lexington, Miss.) 1838-18??, 1838-12-01
POLITICAL STOCK MARKET.

The Harrison stock is still rising -
The Philadelphia Advertiser copies
strong article from the New Jersey Sas.
ser Register-which declares that,"li is
madness to run candidate, with the moral
certainty that three of the largest Sites
in the Union are against him, wiz; Ohio,
PENNSYLVANIA. anl New York; Mr..
Clay himself cannot possible desire to en-.
ter the lists under such disadvan'ageous
circumstances; bit having determined to
remain perfectly passive, he will Of course
preserve silence; 50 that, if it be the wish
ofhis friends to make him the victim of
their mistaken partiality, as they have
twice before done, he will submit to the
sacrifice without murmur; conscious that
10 So far as he himself is personally con-
cerned, the mere circumstances of success
or defeat in such contest, can neither
add nor subtract single laurel IN the
chaplet ofhis hard-e,rned fame. 10
come tothe point, then. we look upon Gen.
erai Harrison as by far the strongest man
of the two."-The Pittsbmg Gazette aE
firms, that"from al! quarters of our Union,
there is loud and increasing cry in favor
Of the Hero and Statesman of Ohio; and
the National Antmasonic Convention
Of November next. in nominating him,
will only follow in the wake ofpublic opin.
n."-'The Philadelphia Morning Stare
wing paper Just cstablished) ''cautons Mr..
Clay and his friends from their danger"--
atiirms thai the Wing party are misled by
their iournals-that Gas first measure TO-.
ward reformation, the safety, much more
the success of the party, imperatively re-
quires a central organ at Washington,
conducted with degree Of intellectual
yigor and political knowledge and fact
which will induce all to concede lis snpe-
riori,y and claim TO lead in the conflict
that Mr.. Clayts name will not secure the
necessary vote that Gen. Harrison is
after all the only arailable champion, &c.
&c.,-The Columbus Journal Of the 23b,
attempts to account for the late tremen-
dous defeat ofthe Wings in Ohio, and
declares, that among the causes which
operated against them, was "the uncer-
tainty which exist as to who will he the
candidate Of the opposition for the Pres-
dency, Here in Ohio, this condition of
things has weighed heavily upon our
cause. 1t has been letters added to the
heavy armor of the warrior in battle. We
hazard but little in the assertion, that had
Gen. Fl. 8 name been continued before
the people after the memorable contes. Of
s36. we should never have suffered defeat
in Ohio"?-The same paper publishes q
communication from one, who "less than
Lexington union. (Lexington, Miss.) 1838-18??, 1838-12-01

IS the lot ofhulaanity. llIcnca viii y.
times make you pe,u'onr, and dlsan wifi
ment r0ilie The smooihesl temper. r C
! beseech you, with unrcmit,ino v;,,a aNh
y'"r passions; coLir lied, they o ars %1
genial heat that warns US along H., hba '
o. 'iie--angoverned, they are consunIy
iires. Let your strife be one Of roan'
attentions and conciliatory conduc, r',l
vate with care, the kind and eer,le s sr
ions OF the heart. Plant no, but erat;a s''
NE thorn in your partners path. AIans
ALL let 10 feeling otrovenge fnd b,,I e
IN lor brcas. A kind WORD I'm om '..'f
nc'lon-even # it be a lrkliny cons guy
has a power superior to the harp Of Dawn
IN calming the pillows uf The soul
Revenge is as uncomfortable with !,
p'ness as hostile TO religion. L., %;p,
whose soul is black With malice and sm "'%
ons OF revenge, walk through the 6ol%,
when clad with verdure or adorned w;'
tloVc's; to his eyes there is no benn,v ""'
ne flowers TO him exhale no Ciayr.1..
Dark as is his soul, nature is rohed IN =
deepest sable. The Smile Of beauty l;a ~,
aot up his iosom VT h ioy; bat ,hs f ssa'
OF nell rage IN his bruasl and re,do. h,a
$ miserable us he wishes the Object of hi,
hate. " Il"
Bat lie, him lay his hand uooo h,
breast and say-'iseveugs Il c, !, The
from me; Father, forgive me j. I c,,";y
m'"a entmles,'-ond nature assumes
oew aud delightful garnilurc. -.Tbe,
IN Iced aIe the meads vc.dan, ana Il
flowers iraarant then as the music Of ii
groves delightful to the ear, and the sm
OF virtuous beauty lovely to the soul.
Lexington union. (Lexington, Miss.) 1838-18??, 1838-12-01

him TO the bar aud addressed him thus:
"You are indted fer a misdemeaner,
and stand charged in these words;
"Thc jurors, upon their oaths, present
that Joe Phillips, late Of the county of
-,on the tenth day of August, 8,
with force and arms, in and upon the
body ofonc John Scroggins an assault
did make, with guns, pistols. swords,
dirks, and clubs, with malice acorc
thought
Stop Mr.. LAWYER says Joe,' there
was something oft but you're making
it a deal worse than in was
well, how is it Joe ?'says the solicitor.
Why and John met one day on the
road, and says | 70 john this is a bad
day for snakin.' Then says he to me
'Not very bad neither, for | killed one
near upon a rod long Then says |.
That's lie, for there's nary snake
in. this country half so long. Then,
after a good many such compliments
passed between ", says John to me.
says hc-: doesn't milk my neishbors'
cows as some folks do And then
hit him a lick with my fist on the side
ofhis head, and then we hadn't no Gun
nor pistol, nor cluh, nor dirk neither: so
YOU needn't be talking all that nonsense
over to the court when there is no such
thing. and John slys he's wiling &c
fight again, fri let him strike first
Lexington union. (Lexington, Miss.) 1838-18??, 1838-12-01
THE VILLAGE PREACHER.
BY G MIMI, E.Q.


- Father, forgive them.
ID, proud infdel!-S arch the
Ponderons tones Of heather learn nc-
explore the works of Confucious-eyaminc
the precep's OF Seneca and all the writings
OF Socrates. Collect all The cxcplencies Of
The ancient and modern moralist. and
lioipt to sentence equal 10 this simple
prayer OF our Saviour. Reviled and ,nsnl.
'ed--suflering the grossest indignities---
crowned with lhnrns and led away to die.
no annhlIalng curse breaks from his Inns
Sweet and placid as the aspiring ola mn.
her Tor her nursing. ascends PRAYER Of
mercy on hts enemies, Father. forgive
hem O, it was worthy ofi's orioin and
stamped with the seal of truth tha, his
mission was from Heaven!
Acqualnt3nc's, have Won ever ouarrelled
Friends have you ever differed? If he
who is pure and perfect forgave his hit.
ierest enemies, do YOU dwell to cherish
your anger? Brothers, to YOU the prccep.
10 Imperative; you. should forgive not
seven times, but seventyTlimes seven.
Husbands and wives, you have no RICH,
TO expect perfection in each other To err
Lexington union. (Lexington, Miss.) 1838-18??, 1838-12-01
Detroit Free Press.

News FROM MExICo.-To the courtesy
of Mr.. Raynal, Of the Mexicans' ex-
change, we are indebted for the following
intelligence. A letter from Lept. Clouett
now commanding the French brig Of war
Laurette, TAT presentat Havanra,) states
that the French feet had commenced bom-
harding the Castle ofISt. Juan de Ulloa,
and had debarked three thousand troops
on the coast, and were on their. march to
Vera Cruz. This letter was received by
the British brig Catherine, which sailed
from Havana four days ago.
N. o. Bulletin.
Lexington union. (Lexington, Miss.) 1838-18??, 1838-12-01

ion, shall sndsavor faithfully TO carry
ontneir wishes on my Fart, unless l am
recired 10 do an act contrary to my
convictions Of constitutional principle and
dty. In the latter case, honorable as
dem the hight trust which has been con-
ided to me by the State, ga private station,
would become to the post of honor"
II can 40 longer he matter Of doubt
that thegreat issue before the country,and
whichit will be called on to decide at the
next Presidential election is between
Mr.. Clay and great National Bank OK
the one hand, and on the other, the present
Chief Magistrate Of the nation and no
Bank. On these two issues the con test
will turn, and on them the battle will he
lost aud won. Under the banner Of the
former, the Bank party, the Federalists
as Il body, the high tariff party, and the
Abolitionists, will be found fighting. I'm
der the latter, the great Democratic party
Of the entire Union, united in opposition
alike to Bank and Federal denomination i,
to system Of high duties, and to the dan
gerous schemes fanatic incendiares a.
gainst Southern institutions.
The doctrine Of the democratic party,
basel on equal rights to individuals, and
justice 10 every section Of the country, af-
ford common ground for the lovers of our
Republican Institutions TO meet and act
on, from every quarter Of the Union. The
doctrines oftheir opponents, founded in a
spirit Of monopoly, and having fanaticism
for their ally, are vlolative Of the two first,
and eminenly dangerous to the peace and
integrity of the latter.
Before concluding, permit me, gentle
men TO congratulate you on the Frightening
prospects which again begin 10 beam
from every quarter Of the Union, on thu
cause and principles which it is our pride
and pleasure to support. Struck down a;
our country has been by paralysis, in
flicted on it by the diseases ofthe pape
system, it has began to recover. The
power Of the people, and the energies of {
free Government, are once more asseTtn.
their rights and privileges over comb
nation of banking monopolles and poliica
parties, which threatened to bring them g
oae time TO their feet.
The dark and lowering cloud, which
lately hung with such disastrous porten
over all our land, is fast clearing away
and Welding to serener and brighter sky
The glorions victory lately achieved by OIL
far distant, but gallant Democratic breth
ern Of Maine, preceded as it was by 9th
ers in the Northwest and Southwest is
certain presage ofthe success Of orr cause
Followed up by ar other, and yet ano,he
victory, as believe it certainly will be
the patriot who loves the free institution
ofhis country can pronounce the gladden.
ing words, GAN is well, and tho Republ
can is safe!'
Lexington union. (Lexington, Miss.) 1838-18??, 1838-12-01
DEATH Or AN INDIAN CHIEF

Waite Path, a distinguished Chief Of
the Cherokee tribe, died near Hopkins
Vile, Ky. ii few days since, gnd rs Years.
lie was in company with the first dttarh-
men Of em,grAtin5 cherol,ces who passed
through here a week Or two ago. The
ilopkiGsylile Gazette SAYS OF his burial:
He WIS distinguished chief Of their
trl6e.-ha had leen great warrior, a Il
tor many years member Of the Chpro-
kee Council. He was inferred near the
the Nashville road, and monument of
wood. printed 20 resemble marble, erected
TO his memory, on which is inscribed his
nlme and the station he Occupied among
his people. A tall pole with a flag OF
whlte-linen attached to it, was planted al
the head of his grave. This honor we are
told, has haen immemorialy paid to their
departed chief. White Path will 10 more
m'ng'e III the councils {. his nation, hear
The battle cry.
"Ihe warriors cold aud lnwlv laid,
His toemen's dread bis peoples aid"
-.,Ns9a1>--
SHADE TREE.-Be careful not to
transplant before the leaves have fallen
AS soon alter as you please.
The trees shouli be taken from open
ground. 1ftnken from the denso force,
they will not bear the exposure.
Select trees of sound growth, they
have better tops and better roots' than
the first.
Transplant tie tree entire. The
!eaves are the lungs Of the tree, and al.
feet its growth as much as the roots.
The lrequentpra ctce of topping off The
top is very bad.
Be sure and get all the roots. Re-
member the small fires are what abb
sorb nourishmant for the tree. Stri p off
these, and the main BODY of the root
becomes only contrivancc to hold the
tree up. Do not expose the roots to
sun and air longer than absolutely nc
ccSsary. Let them carry with them as
much of the old soil as they can hold
on to.
In setting out the trees be careful 70
make the hole so large that the roots
shall rot be coi'cd ;rcithcr let them be
crowded together, for then they will
decay.
Throw upon the roots at first fine
strong mould, never any manure thcr
throw on water. and shake the tree til
the mud has filed up all the iuterstice.
between the roots. After the grounc
is somewhat dry Gll up the hole anc
tread down the earth. Never leave ;
tree sothat water can stand over it
roots.-Bath Const
Lexington union. (Lexington, Miss.) 1838-18??, 1838-12-01
THE MOkMONS

The movements ofths body OF fana-
tics in the upper counties of Missouri
have become Insu(lcrablc and il per-
seived in must lead to the total cxter-
mination of the sect. Their hostility
to their Christian neighbors is sal! to
be more deeply seated than the public
at distance have heretofore been led
to bclive; and such is the malignant
spirit with which they persue their en-
emies that bl odeshcd must be the in
evitahle consequence of their madness.
Twice or thrice have the State au-
thcritics of Missouri hiterposcd to re-
store quiet, AID from the accounts in
our last St. Louis slips, it is hardly
reasonable TO suppose. the recent order
for armcb troops will terminate without
collision.
On the 25th Oct. Col Reese Of
Richmond county reached jefferson
city with an express to the Governor tc
call out the militia, TO march in de-
cnce of Ray and Richmond. He
brought intelligence of the destruction
by the Mormons Of the Davies county
seat and most oftha houses in the
county: and at the time he tcft, the,
were marching on Richmond TO fol
low up their infamous operations in tina
county. They had been for many day
hauling in supplies to their depot, Fa
West. and were reinforced by many
hundreds of their dcluded persuasio:
from OHIO and the Canadas'
The Fayeite Missourian of the 27tl
Oct. copies a letter from the uppe
part Of that county, and also one from
CaroIlton which contirm the above ant
communicates the appalling news Q
the slaughter of a whole company o
volunteers, so in number, commando
by Captain Bogard. Only three o
four are supposed TO have escaped
They were placed as glard on TIT
frontier of RAY county, and were at
tackled and cut to pieces by a Marmol
force of 500 or 400 strong.
A gentleman direct from the scene o
hostility informs the editor of the ST
Louis Republican, that he had held ;
conversation in person, with Joe smiti
a few days ago, and tnat Smith stated
that his people were prepared to die il
the defence ofwhot they thought to be
their rights, that although the Cover
nor might raise and send against them
the power ofthe State; yet he nor all
the men he could bring, would not drive
them from their present homes.
Lexington union. (Lexington, Miss.) 1838-18??, 1838-12-01
THER!CH MAN.S DAUGHTER

II i often said thrt tho tunes are strange
~ altered ;and ceIIain it is the people are.
1t was one thought honorable to BE-
constantly engaged in some active and
useful avocatIon-but now-days it l.
thought honorable to be ide.-T'here is
complaint Of the high prices Of all necessa.
ries ofhuman existence, and with much
truth. BIT if the amolnt of idIenes,
could be calculated with mathematical &C.
caracy throughout our extended republic
allowing the drones only half price for
services there mightro. be an-unsafe cal.
cnhtion to put down the whole amour,
nov paid FIR provisions and marketing in
the Uoied Staies. Is it not little in
convenience TO hear parents whine abou
the price Of provisions: while they brin.
up their daughters to walk the streets, an
evpend money.
In one of the great commercial cite
there resides gen''eman worth two +
three millions # dollars. lie had tire
daughters and he required ihem aIterua
tlvel ~ to 90 into The kitchen and supetihten
is domestic concerns. Health aud ha[
pnessh he said were thus promoted-b,
sides in the vicssiludps OF f0rtuue that the
might not ere they should close their earth
lycareer, lie compelled 10 rely upon the
hands for livelihood; I'd ne would sa
th1t they never could become wives al
the proper heads of families, until the
knew by pralical experience, all the ecor
omy Of the household affairs. One
those daughters is now The wife Of a Go,
ernor Of one the Sia,es-all at the hea
ofvery respectable f,miIies; & they carr
ont the principles impIaGteity their worth
Notwithstanding and securing the e
TEEN of all around Them.
Let the fair daughters Of orr coun,l
draw lessons from the industrious ma,rot
If the past. The companies Of men wi
fought in the Revolution were Injured
hardships and accustomed to unceasir
toIl-and so did they educate their daug
tiers. Health, contentment, and happiness
and aplenty smiled around the family a,e
The damsel who understood mo
thoroughly and economically the manag
ment of domestic matters, and who ";
not afraid to pu, her hands into a washin!
for fear of destroying their elasticity IN
dimming their snowy whiteress, WI
sought by the young men of those da,
as fit companion Of lIfe-bnt now-a-da
Is TO learn the mysteries of the hous
hold, would make our fair ones faint ava
and 10 labor comes not into the code
modern gentility'
Lexington union. (Lexington, Miss.) 1838-18??, 1838-12-01

A Plea in Abatement.-Tn one of the
Quarter Session courts in Tennessee,
one Joe Phillips was indited for an as
sauIt and battery. The solicitor called
Lexington union. (Lexington, Miss.) 1838-18??, 1838-12-01
CANADAS.

Wars and rumors of War. are now ,is
order oTthe day in the British Provinces,
The Journal Of Commerce gives Inc "a.
lowing letter from the ronliels.