Richmond Indiana palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1837-1839, 1838-10-06
VOLUME VIII. NUMBER 80.

" iaaof thc use capital. In ofncr words, intel
Hgence, good Character, and good morals bestov
on those who have no, a capitaI a mower a trus,
a confidence, which enables them 10 obtain Il. an,
10 employ II usetuily for themselves and Others
These active men nj business build their hopes o
success on their attentiveness, ti.ei- econom,
and their integrity. \ wider theatre for uscfu
activity IS under their feet and around ahcm than
was ever spread before the ewes of the veuu. nns
enterprising generations oi men on any spot en-
frightened by the Before them is the ocean
Every thing in tina, direction invites them To Of
forts of enterprise and industry in the pursuits O
commerce and the fisheries. Around them on al
hands, are thriving aud prosperous manufactures
an improving agriculture, and the daily presenta
tons of new objects of internal improv cmcnt
while behind them Is almost half n continent oil
the richest land, at the cheapest prices, under
heaiihtui Climates and washed BY the most magai-
ncent rivers tina, on any part OF the globe pay
their homage TO the sea- In the midst OF all these
glowing and glorious prospects, they are neither
restrained by ignorance. nor smlt,en down by the
penury of personal circumstances. They arc not
compelled TO contemplate, in hopelessness and de-
spair. al! the advantages thus bestowed on their
condition by Providence. Capital though they
have but little none, credit supplies its place
not as the refuge of the prodigal and the reckless
not as gratifying present wants with the certain
| ty OF future absolute ruin; but the genius OF
honorable trust and confidence, US the blessing,
voluntarily offered TO good conduct; as the beneti
cent agent which assists honesty and enterprise
in obtaining comfort and independence
Daniel Webster.
New GREAT SEAL OF ENcLAND-We have
been favored with the following description Of
the new great seal, just made by Mr.. Benz
Won, chief engravcr of her ma jesty's seals. 1t IS
beautiful specimen of art, and reflects the high
est credit the talent, skill, and professional
taste of the artist :-Obverse. An equestrian
Ey,tr nf hnr,, J,l
queen is supposed to be riding in state; over
riding habit she is nttired III large robe, or
cloak and the collar of the order OF the garter, in
her right hand she carries sceptre, and on her
head is placed royal diadem tho atton.:ant page
with her hat in hand, looks up to the queen,
whilst gently restraining the impatient horse,
which is richly decorated with pIumes and trip
pings the inscription, Victoria Del Gratta Brit
anniarum Regina, Fidci Defensor,' is engraved
in gothic letters, and the spaces between the
words are filled with heraldic roses. Reverse.
The queen, royalty robed and crowned, holding
n her right hand the sceptre and in her left tho
orb, is seated upon the throne beneath rich
gothic canopy either side is figure of justice
md religion; and in the exergue is the royal
rms and crown; the whole encircled by wrcatli
" border Of oak and roses.-London paper.
west, the American Painter.
Mr. West met with munifcent patronage in
:ngland, but he always retained a strong and
nyiedIng affection for his native land. The
ountenance which the king nobly bestowed up
n this highly gifted American could not fail to
xcite envy among his courtiers. A malicious
ldIvidual, knowing his partality for the land of
IS birth, resolved to make him give some un-
uarded proof of it which would be unpleasant
} his Majesty, incensed he then was against
le American colonies. With an air Of much
tlsaction, he one day informed the king that
&c Americans had lately met with a most disas-
Gus defeat; and turning to Mr.. West, he exult-
gly exclaimed, 'IIow do you like these tidings,
RI MIR. West, bowling low TO his majesty,
severed, Il am loyal and grateful subject to my
ng; but can never rejoice at any misfortune
lich beiaIs my native land "A noble reply
I'd his sovereign; 'and assure you, MIR. West,
man will ever fall in my estimation because
loves his country Mr.. West retained his
e of America till the day of his death; andhe
used immense sums for some of his most mag
icent pictures, which he painted as afiectionate
Is to the public institutions of his native state.
american Anecdotes.
The Upper Mississippi is said to he higher than
vas ever known to be. The Palmyra Political
Of the 25ih, noticing that subject saws,
e have heard several persons philosophising
the cause of its rise at this unusual season; a
lgst other very learned reasons; assigned, one
The melting Of the ice in the Arctic Ocean
i the nnoderate heat Of the present sason. 1t
ated IN some of the northern papers, that n lake
formerly disgorg'd its waters thro'another chan
from abstraction OF a raft now empties thro'
Mother channel which communicates with the
sissippi; if this be true, North River may be
e n navigabe stream to Massie's mill for sew
days the water has been backed up so that
cam boat might pass with ease.
10 stated, on respectable author
hat, by taking up the potatoes intended for
the next year, before they arc ripe before
are full grown,) and exposing them to tho
for a month or six weeks, and at planting
observing the eve cut, and placing upward,
secure, without any other trout lie or expense,
,p Of every variety ofthe potatoe, 81 weeks
or than the same variety Of the potatoe will
ICE if allowed to grow ripe.--Arena Of Use
knowledge.
stter from London to the editor Of the n. y
Ter and Enquirer, says BY the recent death
Duke of Leeds, your countrywonian the
hioness Of Carmaerthen, has become Duchess
eds.
e lady referred to is the youngest daughter
rhard Cation, Esq. Of Baltimore.
kE's CoMEr.-It is expected that the comet
Ike vii. be visible in this country during
al months Of the ensuing season. On the
August it will pass the meridian about
A. NJ. at an elevation Of 90 degrees; on
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