Richmond Indiana palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1837-1839, 1838-10-20

fOeutihtI w ID 'siOu, W.T. 1Aus>ci, IFS euitof
publisher. finding tina, its profits arising thereron
were not sufficient to deI.ay his expenses, ap
piled TO Mr.. Barrell, Zone of the most popular
chants of his time.) for advice 10 the course h.
had best pursue in the very unpleasant dilernrn
in which he placed. He informed Mr. 3. o
the particulars Of his situation in his usual p!ais
! manner, saying that his expenses were mucf
on the increase, and his profits so small
that he thought he should be obliged to give up
his paper and seek his fortune elsewhere. Mr
Darrell Immediately remarked that his Mr.. Rs
case was not SO desperate as he mag ined it IL
be, and recommended him to lash Of the
popular characters of the dav in the most severe
terms in his columns, which course he felt sure
wold not only bring his paper into more notice
! than it then was, but would greatly add TO his
| subscription list and increase the patronage of
advertisers. Mr.. Russell replied that such course
would be rcpugnant to his feelings, but as he had
always considered Mr.. B,rrell as warm friend
and man OF superior judgment, he would take
his advice into serious consideration On the
morning of the next publication of the Centinei,
when MIR. Barrell went into State street. he OBJ
served almost every one with eyes and mouths
wide open,as it he was a monster in human shape :;
aud could not solve the mystery of their looks I'M
til gentleman asked him why Mr.. Russell had
dashed him SO numerically in his paper Of that
?-Mr B. al once stepped into insurance OF:
flee, read the paper. and as he progressed in the
article about himself; he waxed warmer and war
mer. ill at length, in high dudgeon, he found
his way to the Centuel office, when he demand
ed Of the editor in round terms, why he had treat
ed him so UNANIMOUSLY. Mr.. Russell replied, that
Mr. b. appeared agitatcd ,he had better be seat
cd until he bccamc cool and collected, and then
he would satisfy him to his hearts content.
After looking to the ah'iirs Of the office Mr. X.
appeared before Mr.. Darrell with a low bow and
offered the following explanation: Sir, you well
know that l have ever esteemed YOU 10 be nv
I :
have ever had the most implicit conf ience for in
my utmost need,I applied to you for advice which
you cheerfn'ly gave to me. AT that time it is
true, that the course which you marked out to me,
was repugnant TO my feelings, but after mature
| was satisfied that it would have the
leslred effect, and determined to pursue it. Then
had to select subject; after looking around a
nong our townsmen, l could not find one whose /
character, exhated standing, and
extensive usefulness were equal to your own
therefore selected You as the the first OF ect I
f attack. If man cannot take liberty with /
riend, with whom the devil can he
TIE 1: Mo.A1 1SrIHEsa55u s eF TASsaTHEyery
ard fence kept in good repair-a number OF beau
fui trees around ia few pleasant walks
I'D out around his dweing-the lanes leading
'om his house to distant fields, shaded with orna-
rental and useful trees, and the genera! air of
eatness and comor, universally preserved. How
yer small may be his farm, he can have all these.
however poor, he can still have something like
MS. A little diligence, continuance and improve
rent of leisure hours, will give him all these.
The moral effect of these things, on his wife and
hldren will be delightful. They will contribute
, make contcnted and happy house. The child {
av be taught to love the young tree whose roots
g has watcrcd, and which is growing up by his c
de- The family will be pleased with their home; t
nd the lover of bone. and its pleasant localities
i'll have a healthy influence on the soul.
The library within, and the neatnoss and taste I
hich surrounds will be successful rivals to the g
vern, and to wild and runous companionships. Il
no knows but what these few suggestions may p
AXE some farm houses, which have seen, o
ok little more comfortable and attractive. If n
ey shoud-if they make one little tree grow,
e shall be paid well for writing them.
OCEAN STEAM NAv1GAr1oS-The editor of the g
ew York Star illustrates in forcIbie manner, v
the relation Of the following anecdote, the in
nate connection which ocean steam nav CATION
about TO est iblish betw cen Europe and America:
Gin. News.
A smart dapper little fellow, with pattern
ok under arm, called in at one of our large car
houses: II have come, sir, for some orders
here is my pattern books; should be happy to
we YOU" The proprietor, alter turning over
leaves, said to the agent, "wilI yon have the
odness to leave this book for day two, and
ill send it your lodgings. "-"B!ess you sir, Va
ave no particular lodgings, l arrived in the tn
eat Western, took with me u valisc and six
an Shirts only used three on the passage. |
re run about from store to store, until have
eived orders for one thousand pieces of Brus-
5 carpeting; you the last person l have W
led upon. | am constantly on my feet dine fol
en- l am at leisure at any eating house that IS is
h, and pay for my lodging at night; so have la
lily no settled habitation. must return in the pr
eat Western Tomorrow, ] shall have been Tel
ent from home when get back full forty days an
iou the last have to call upon, and any ne
ers you may please TO give me, can be execu-
and sent to you complete in sir ,reeks from
!, time, per steam ship" Commentary is use S.
); this travelling agent in "a days from the 7
e he left home, received orders for 100000 an
;arpeing. tn.
by
IN INTERNAL MACHINE.-An engineer of the
ton water-works, residing in Blocker street,
on several different occasions the head of
, at the window OF the room in which he was pu
he habi, of sleeping. Being convinced that vii
nocturnal visiter had good intentions in ses
ling such an untrnely cali, he set his wits at lst
K TO discover the intruder For tnis purpose pa,
achine was constructed to act in such man tio