Richmond Indiana palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1837-1839, 1838-07-21
From the Political Refossnsr.

Mr.. Editoe:-Alshnugh . stranger to you. and
not reader Of your paper, take the liberty Of
sending you foe publication the following extract.
II is from "Doctor Fisk's Travels," and is veil
The 6ourishing republican Italian States Of Mo-
"a, Gata and Amai6 are these alluded to.
W.C.H
They rose UP together under the same ciieu n
stances like children Of one family; and the fsll
by the same ruthless destroyer, the war.ike n ~
man. With their liberty and independence, the
importance, trade, and population Of tho north
err and southern fell also; G9ta having but
little trade, and only about ten thousand inhabi-
tants and Amal6, which in the ninth century
was perhaps the greatest mercantile community
in the world, is DIV indled down 10 an unimportant
village.
THE American citizen feels gloomy FORE
boding as he almost Involuntary asks.-Wil
some future traveller have occasion to record the
same sad history Of the lovely, prosperous, and
poPulous cities that stud the shores of the At
iantic from Maino Florida? Yes, doubtless,
unless America learn wisdom by the historic les
sons Of the past. IT, like Italy, the States sec
tons Of the Union should divide themselves into
independent governments, there will come ieal-
olsies and wars, and ruin will be in the train
II popular phrenzy and Illegal assemblies assume
the reins Of government, then will some aspiring
demagogue rise up, applauded by the multitude
even rs they will be hattered and pampered by
ham, until the foot Of the conqueror is on their
neck. America ought to know enough Of human
nature aud Of History avoid the rocks on which
others have been wrecked; but, alas! how few
consult the records Of tho past, the dictates Of
reason in these matters. Would that the past
history and present condition Of Italy could be
hung up before the American citizens in all places
Of public resort, and especially at the polls, and
in tho capitols Of the States aud of the nation
This Is the most ! desire from Italv. l have
seen her antiquities, her statuary, her paintings,
her unrivallcd edifces, her picturesque scenery,
her olive noun tans, and her vine covered wales;
but all these, in view Of the important interest I
am now contemplating, for America compar-
ative'y nothing If from the deep stained Tres
Goes Of her historic page. coloured BY the blond
Of her once free and intelligent sons, some vivid
and striking pictures could be hung up in view
Of the American public, mcthinks it would be
worth more to Us, ten thousand times, than all the
works Of art Of which ancient and modern Italv
can boast And vet who thinks Of ihis2 Who,
of the hundreds Of American travellers that visit
Italy will even Undue their minds with these
subjects. much less carry back these important
lessons te their countrymen?"
Giasco, June 81, 1888.
THE UNITED STATES AND GREAT BRITAIN
Mn. FAIRFIELD, from the Committee on For
cign Affairs, TO which was recommitted tho bill
ofts House ITO pro. ide for surveying the North
eastern boundary line of the United States. &c
cording the provision Of the treaty Of peace Of
l7S3," reported the Same without amendment;
and it was ordered, on his motion, that tho bill
do lie on the table.
The same gentlemen, from the same commit
tee, further reported the following resolutions:
Resolred. That, after u careful examination
and deliberate consideration Of the whole contro-
versy between the United States and Great Brit.
ain relative TO the Northern boundary Of the for
mer, the House Of Representatives does not en-
terrain doubt Of the entire probability Of rum
ing and marking that boundary in strict conformi-
~ with the stpuations of the defnitive treaty of
peace Of 1888; and entertain perfect cow ctiou
Of the Justice and validity OF the title of the Uni
ted States, to the full extent Of all the territory
in dispute between tho two Powers.
| Resotred, further, That, considering that more
than halt century has elapsed since the concIu-
sion OF that treaty; considering the extraordinary
delay which has hitherto marked the negotiations
and proceedings Of the Governments Of the two
counties in their endeavor anicably settle this
controversy; and considering the danger of mu
tual irritation ana collisions upon the border oil
kindred and friendly nations from further procras
tinaiion, this House cannot forbcar to express
earnest desire that the pending negotiation snoult
be brought to close, and the firal decision o
the dispute be made as early as practicable.
These resolutions were unanimously agreed to
How TO MAKE HoME HArrr-Naturc is indus
whom this beauty is addressed, should feel and q
, bey this lesson. Let him, too, be industrious il
!, adjoining his domain-in making his home, tn
dwelling Of his wife and children, not only cou
venient and comfortable, but pleasant. Let him
as far as circumstances will permit, be ndustrou
. in surrounding it with pleasant objects-in dc
corating il, within and without, with things tina
, tend - make it agreeable aud attractive. Il
: industry make home the abode Of neatness an
! order-a place which brings satisfaction to ever
inmate, and which in absence draws back tn
heart by the fond associations Of comfort and cor
: tent. Let this be done, and this sacred spot vi
). become moro surely the scene Of c5e-rfalnes
i and peace. Ye parents, who would have you
!, children happy, be industrious to bring them u
. in the midst Of pleasant, cheerful. and a hal
> pv home Waste not your time in accumufasin
! wealth for them; but plant their minds and soul
. tho way proposed, the seeds Of virtue and pro
: perisy.
u PExxsYLvANrA.-The following account Of Il
n origin Of the name of Pennsylvania, 10 extsacts
,. from letter written BY William Penn, its foun
or, dated January 5th, 1851:
~This day, after many vaitiogs, watchings, .