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Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1840-11-07
DREADFUL MURDER AND SUICIDE.

The following particulars are from the New
Haven Herald of Wednesday:
Oar ncighboring towns were shocked ycstcr-
dav with the report of Il most dreadful murder,
and the suicide OF the murderer, which took place
at WIIlingford at an early hour in the morning
The circums tanccs stated to US are as fol-
lows:
woman, tic wife OF Atwater Allen, Of Wal
ngford, applied to the Superior Court, now sit
ting in this town, on Monday last, and Obtained
"A bill of divorce. In the operation she assis
ted by man named David H. IIoichkiss in whose
house, and under whose protection she hid lived
flor The last twelve months ca Returning from
Court on Monday evening. Hotchkiss wished he
TO marry him, but her mother coming visit
TO her, and wishing 10 confer with her, she de-
ciined. The mother and daug inter- slept iogcth
er, and untchkss In another room.
In the morning Hptchkss called on Mrs Al.
len to get up, which she did not do, and he called
| a second time. Ills call not being attended To, he
became inflria,ed, aud having procured ~ axe
he vent into the room and struck the woman while
m bed with the head of the axe, each blow pro-
wing fatal, but with savage ferocity he turned the
edge of the axe, and literally chopped his victim
limb from limb. The desoerate man then return
ed to his raon,, and with n knife severed the
jIguar vein, and IN short time bad to DEATH
He seems to have been sitting on The edge Of the
bed, when he thrust his large pocket knife into
the side OF his neck. bv which he opened the luc.
MAR vein, after which he walked few steps To-
wards the door, the bloody track of his feet 10
dica ted; bnt probably finding himself faint, re-
turned and threw himself upon tho bed, whore he
soon expired.
We understand that all the parties engaged in
this Of the lowest order OF society, and very
incorporate. The immediate agent in this aw-
tu! catastrophe rum Hoichkss having pur-
chased two quarts on Monday, most of which he
had consumed
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1840-11-07
From the Savannah 1e
FROM FLORIDA.

~, ,.,t Government Dispatches captured
=. - Tnd;ops-We learn from a friendly ano az
,cn,iye correspondent at Fort Holmes I'm.
date the Sh insi.) that the Express - hy
a large party Of Indians, conceaieo III
hammock three. miles distant from tnat Po'''
He discovered the Indians before they hseo, oa'
his horse having become alarmed was ines
turn him. and making "virtue OF heces
The rider with admirable presence oil miho' 'h'. i
h,,s,r IA, anon The horse and dashed through Inc
e,emv-about fourteen Of whom hred az "h''
One ball carried away his hat, but ne was ioiu M
ale enough 10 escape wiihoui "o""
horse ran about 100 yards and fell the Tider I'M
mediaiely seized the mall bogs ana 'ieu ~"
Fort Russell, hot!y pursued by the Indians, VINO
continued the pursuit as far Orange Creek,
four miles from the OF their attempted muir
der.
The rider, in The course OF the chase was com
De lied 10 drop III , mail. Information OF 'ho az
! fair Gid not reach Fort Holmes until lave III .i'
afternoon Lieut.. J. Mckinstry OF the 20 tnian-
s,rv, Immediately started with % men IN pursuit
Of the cncmv-arriving at the spot he took up me
trail and continued the chase until cioch ~
night, when he reluctantly gave II up, ahd "
ouackcd on the bani<s of the Ocklawaha. ne
mex, morning Lieut. MEX. made raft ana at
tempted to cross his command over the river, sa-
tsied that the Indans IN tho hammock OF
the opposite side, but i. was found that the PARK
was no, only too fra,i, but the stream 700 i"i
to effac, the object The trail was lost III Inc muu
and water Of The Ocklawaha swamp.
The next morning Lieut.. Mex returned 20 Inc
scene Of action, and extending his men as Lsh
Infantry, found the create part OF the man.
The only letters broken open were nose ~,
dressed TO the Commanding Gener1 and MS staii
: These letters were found at long distance lf"'i
the spot where the large portion of the mail was
discovered, and on trail which the enemy foo"
cd in their escape.
: One order from Washington addressed to Zen
, Armistead was missing, Its Envelope only hn''n'
teen found. These circumstances convinced Lieu
Mex that the enemy had with them some on
who read, and if so, it is not impossible ina
. they now in possession OF important in'"rmh
: ,icn, for tho season for opening the campaign
rapidly approaching, and the comm 'nicai:nn 'sfs
), Washing which we have Mentioned as missing
: NAV have been Instructions relative to the move
- menis of the army during the ensuing season.
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1840-11-07
DAMASCUS.

Thcro is no city. with the exception of Jeru-
salem, so interesting as this. 1t is now oil jec,
of notice to tho Christian world, on account OF
the Jewish prosecutions. Ii is the oldcs, CITY
upon tho ear;h and stands n solitary. stately
monument, in the midst of decay. BIbyion and
Thebcs were lis contemporaries, but the former
has passed away without leaving trace of its
magui:encc, and the later is represented only
by lis startling ruins. Still Damascus remains
and now with the exception of Cons,antinople is
the largest city in tho East.
Here are the Abama and Pbarper, rivers Of
Damascus" again calling up the thrilling story of
the Syrian Lcepcr, aud the Hebrew prophet
Hi'hcn Siu, with his relentless persecu,lncs
followed the early Christians; and near its walls
'he voice from heaven" and the eight nboy e
the brightness of The sun, arrested his lootstcts
Tho IDENTITY of the spo, has been preserved 10
this day-lhe Christians Of the city using i,
The traveller can still walk through the "sireot
called Straight" aud is shown BY tho credulous
monk the very house occupied nv Judas, where
Paul passed his hours Of blindness. and where al
the command of Ananias, the scales dropped from
his eyes.
So rich is this country in fruits and flowers
that II has been called in all ages the 'parden OF
the world 1t s related of M,hommed. that
when. after crossing the desert, nc This lux
uriant valley, he exclaimed that he desired but
one paradise. ard therefore would not enter here
for fear Of torfeitng his Interests in the paradise
no anticipated after deaihs bn, turned aside with
out close inspection of this tempting scene
Dlmascus has II pcculilr Importance in conncc-
ton with the progress of Christianity in these
parts /; has already been visited by The Accents
OF the Bible and Missionary Society. Beins the
great market whsre eastern and western n,erch.n
disc is exchanged; tho general rendezvous of
Islam caravan from the north and east in their
progress Ia Mecca, and rendered comparativeiv
safe residence by the efficiency of Meheme,
Ali. It opens one of the most important and ex.
tensivc fields ct missionary lahnr
Another Paul may vet preach Chris, in d.,
mascus, and the moral aspect of this deliohtf,I
country NAV presen; cheering an appearance
q the rich displays Of its natural scenery.
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1840-11-07
REVOLT OE SLAVES.

a most desperate afrav took place on Mr.
Oreens plantation, in Anne Arundel county. on
Friday, bat which fortunately terminated with
ont any serious injury 10 the parties concerned
Three or four Of the negroes employed by Mr.
Green. refused to obey the orders of the over
seer, end threatened to mnrder his family and he
attempted to chastise them; but they resisted his
attempts. He found it necessary to summon .
posse comfatus:' and an officer was Immediately
sent for, who arrived in good season, but not be-
fore the negroes had armed themselves with
scvthes and clubs ready to resist all attempts to
arrest them. Tho officer. together with the
nversecr, attacked them. but alter "A desperate ef
fo.. they were compelled 10 give up the conflict
Il pass the head Of the officer, who barely
caped having his head severed from his BODY the
weapon passing Immediately over IL; the officer
at this issue discharged pistol at the man, and
lodged the contents Immediately under the left
shoulder but with serious effect. The negro,
who was strong and muse llar man. made
Their pass at the overseer, and struck HIM the
arm, the weapon. however. giancing downwarrs,
and only. severipg The flesh from the bone. The
officer and overserr then found necessary TO
treat and recruit their force they were, however,
pursued bv the negroes, and only made ihe. es
cane bv the fiee,ness of their horses. The ne
eroes with one exception, have since been arrest
ed and committed to jail.-Baliimore paper.
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1840-11-07

in."-"H6no ".-.1rsaaend, you can't come in!'
said faitnio' ooor-keeper yesterday to tall,
centric looking Individual, who was hurrying,
with long s'r'des,iuto the new American Thea
20, just elbow ne 70 take pcep,'' said The tall
customer, sioppiag and turning abruptly.
Cant do It, ar. My orders are to lie. no per-
son in but the nsners and essees''
SIS Roila, the teruvian prisoner. confined here?'
said the iniru5cs
"Wtat?' sad IA genes, door keeper, opening
his eyes, with bds@iidered expression, at the
question.
.Teli me. solher--bas, thou wife?n said The
stranger, grasPias the poor door keepers arm.
"Weil, recka," said the man. while the blood
| few from his caek, and he looked .nio the tall
gentiemans eyaexpecting to detect some symp-
| toms Of insanity.
s'Aad childrcnr' said the enquirer, with a ira
gic start.
! ''WelI, MisIer,repIied the door keeper, 81 don't
know how It's amot your business, but reckon
is got small cance of family
ssHere, take th wedge of massive goid!'' ex-
claimed the strager, picking up block of wood
that was lying shis feet, and thrustIng ii into
The door keePcrihand.
!, The man look al the wood, and then at the
stranger, with areat deal of astons hmcnt. and
then said, with Try solemn dellbera,ion, ''Looh
f here, now, nv od man, lis pretty clear to me
! { IN ms way round me- me-
You may DC a y nice young man, bat you can't
come in!'
, ''Well, We said the stranger laughing,
/ 'vou're a true honest fellow, and you'll find
I'll like you better for it hereafter SO let
me pass, for / n somewhat Of hurry
You can't CO in. friend, tell you. Who are
n you. any how!
$ "You don't lw me, my good man9'
: "Well, don
Only name imith''
'.You don't SOL How is Mrs Smith md
q the family anhat has become of Joha?'
i The strangeave vent to a hearty laugh.
e "You may th. neighhor, much as you
II please, but yoan't come in!f.'
l. "Mv name tol Smith, said the individual,
is changing his {, and assuming that d:Gntied t.
!, ri,ude pecA+-'~ ss-ee;>i have Isl go, here from
= the Gen. Prattrhich is still aground five hun
e. dred and sevcnm,les above Vickshurg. | am
the lessee of thstabshmcn, and like your at
;ention TO bus,t. Yon sha! retain your situa-
ton one of ldoor-kcepers, as long rs you
-, please; aud noVr, please allow me the favor Of
" passing il for minutes.''
The MN fehn his knees, just as Triptoli-
r mus Muddewoid before Cha rlcs Kill and Sol
~ waving his hanacelu!y, walked in
20 Y. o. Picayuae
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1840-11-07

Tho Baltimore Republican thinks tina, the "Ch
4icothe gathering, for Wing concern. did very
weii!' Pray, MIR. li,or, what re iation are Won
OF the traveller who thought that the cataract OF
Niagara twas pretty fair for a new conntr,?''
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1840-11-07

lNTEREsTINCSD FORTUNATE INCIDENT
There IS a w"r living IN Centre street, whc
was born in Ctia of American parents. By
the President, received Il letter from London
informing her The is the legatee of more than
a lack of rupeet her by an eccentric old gen
,lcman recentl yeased a, Calcutta Her hns-
y hanos nsns go. anJ he is mate sefa New
Iip1 nsrG ltsTsdcut which csriscu ncr
good fortune 18Th rclliing. The captain oil
an American u, whIe a: Calcutta about two
years since, lie acquitted with the old geu.
teman aIudts and ii 50 happened that he (the
captain) kncs about Mrs. Everett and her
family, from tcl that Everett himself was sor
long time Jon board Il vcssc! with him
The old geuh In course of conversation. as
certaIned thp lmstaEce, and spoke very feel
Inglv OF MIR HON he remembered as "A bcnu-
tl'ul enid tFSsl ee was strongly attached, "a;
the same iinHressing warm interest in her
welfare. % American captaiu'S return 10
New York, Dated the particulars of this in
iervIew to NVeIett--hut nothing further was
heard of the hearted Eastern gentleman I'M
III the arrivshe letter frs, above mentioned
The foil pa rlrs of this little incident would
make an inttlg story from real lile.-[N. Y.
Tan,er. ny
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1840-11-07

IBE WESTERN FARMER AND GARDESER-Tho
fret number Of the second volume is now be fore
us, and we know of work Of a similar kind in
the Western country, that so richly merits gen.
erous and liberal patronage does The Western
Farmer. Ii Is published in Cincinnati, Ohio,
and edited by E. J, Hooper, Esq. assisted BY Nj.
Thomas Aff1ech, and the ability with which il 10
conducted, promises much for Inc interest Of apr-
culture the West. Upon The successful cuiti-
walton Of the soil and the prosperity of agricuI-
tire, depends the growth and prosperity Of our
country. Hence. every man should feel and take
an interest IN whatever is intended to adv anco
orr agricultural interests. The Western Farmer
cannot fat Of being important auxiliary in tho
hands of every farmer ia tho country, and tho
low price hich il is publish ed, Zone dollar per
annun) place it within he re; eh ofevery man.
Ii is published monthly. and each number con-
tains twenty -four pages, neatly stitched, with .
coiored cover.-National Patriot.
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1840-11-07

Two hundred English Mormons arrived in New
York day or two ago, from Liverpool. Two thou
sand more are expected in the Spring. Most of
them said to he members of the total abs!i.
nence sociiy.
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1840-11-07

counterfeit Treasury Mates of The denom;na
ton OF $50. ara said to be in circulation.
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1840-11-07

Col Johnson,-When last seen, weeping
on log IN Indiana, talking of himself and bro
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1840-11-07
From the National InielIioencor

Discovery Of America by the Danes There
ncnt had been visited By some of the Nor! bern
nations of Europe prior 10 the time of Columbus
and long before the revival of the subject by the
Royal ID lnIsh Society, whose publications in re-
IaiIon TO Il looked for with much Interest,"
Many learned men had expressed their belief in
such il circumstance. DR.. franklin in n letter
to Nj. de Goblin. says: s.If any Pndanicians ar
rived III America, | should rather think il w.>
not by the acciient Of n Storm but in the course
o! their long md adventure VOYAGES; ana that
they coasied from :nmark and Norway over to
Greenland. and down southwark by Nswfonpa.
innd, Nova Scotia &c. to New England. as TIE
Danes themselves certainly did some ages before
Colunbus"
do not remember having this passage OF
Frank ms noticed in connection With the subject;
and 1t may not he Gninterestinr to the readers of
the Natona. In,oiiisencer. **
American Oiire-rhe Messrs. Winsbi, of
Boston are cuiiiSaiing the Shephcrdia. or Amer
ican Oiive. The fruis is very fine fully ripe. of
clear bright-red co,or, sweet and deirious in
Hivnr, and very luscions az fruit The berry i
1T the s'ze of large English currau,, but more
perfectly round in shape. The crop is abun,la,,
ana prolific, covering The wood almost entirely
with beautiful rich deep-grcen leaf pendant,
'nF"ngh me clusters. |: yields fruit from a mere
shr"o' IL IL one of the most desirable trees for
ornament and when IN full fruit, its spIendor i
magnlticent.-Boston Trans
The Boston Journal states that tho p,oh, :,
Egypt has issued firman directing The re,e,se ~
me prosecuted Jews at Damascus, and forbiddio
any person to modest them in future.
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1840-11-07

Observation-Disclosures of Cuba has, by proc
!amaii"E, forbidden the Circulation OF, that island
of our five and ten cent pieces as half hts aud
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1840-11-07
.He saifeRrf

pew Exchange in Boston is ,alkod ar The
plan which has been proposed can he exccuteo
for 100000, and the land will cost $4,000.
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1840-11-07

"A Consciencio. Tiler--rery.-"Ton, have foIied
thi. gris,t- Yes sir BILL you toled it' sYss
sam, you toIIed t'' yes SIR sYou'rs . pack or
lying scosndrss the Miller, and I'll toll myself
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1840-11-07

good anecdoto is told Of Col Jahnson's late
exhibition of himself at Lower S.ndnskv While
Petttcoat Allen was Stirring up the ANIMAL and
telling him 10 show his paw some one from the
crowd haliood at the top of his yoice--'No make
him rOar,
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1840-11-07

Mode of sng Sheet Lead in Chiua.--Tha
Chinese, IN fiaciurlng the thin sheet lead i'm
which theirTaTe imported INTO this country,
conduct th6atlon on an exceeding simple
fnanner. canine are not rolled, as, from
their cxtrennness, might be supposed; not
even hamm as the appearance of the sur
face might ite, out actually cast at once in
the state ~ we sec them. Two men are
employed oihcm is seated on the floor, with
large INT standing a, his side. His te-
low workniands beside him, with a crnci-
BILE conia'n'r melted lead and having pour
cd suftIciehntity on the slab, The other lifts
me mova6le e. and placing ii suddenly on the
inid lend, Pc II ont into fiat and thin plate,
"hich ne insy removes from the stone. A
seSnn aiia9r .sSL.s is poured on IN n similar
u"shHer an'sH4d pIatG formed--the process
oeing cafrh with singular rapdIty. The
rohgh cd@tSae plate are then cut off, and
inev are aiteis soldered together for use
Ar. "adoe "scntchman, who witnessed The
operation ~ applied similar method with
great saccs NE formation Of thin plates of
zinc, for g;aspurposes.
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1840-11-07

clergyman in this town having recently u
ni'ed couple in the holy bands of wedlock, call
ed at their residence shortly afterwards 10 pay
his respects to the bride A sprightlv conversa-
ton ensued of course, and among other pleasan.
tries, our clerical friend inquired, of his far enter
tanner, what she thought Of the connnbal state
80" SAID she with Characteristic readiness of re
pIy,"l think 1t will go for Harrison!"
New Bedford Mercury
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1840-11-07

PROJECT of BLowING UP VESSELS CT WAR-A
correspondent Of the Tendon Times, who writes
from Egypt. says that some Americans who have
taken up Fulton's torpedo project for blowing up
vessels OF war 10y grenade attached under water,
are negotiating with the Chinese for rendering
them assistance against the English nen.uf war
IN this destructive capacity. The thing is not
mere speculation, bat is known 10 be in practical
existence, and has been ready to be applied in
case OF an American war, ever since the burning
Of Washington.
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1840-11-07

Profanit3.>re is nothing. in our es,ima.
'i'h, 50 ITO the character of a man a 8
me napi'uai oprnfane oaths. |, lessons his
1iSh''y III ne Of all who NAV come in con-
TACT VITA MS indicative of a coarse and
vulgar "oni. swear is neither brave, polite,
nor wise, adage, and should be borne
~ 'h''u ny uare addicted 10 profanity. /,
= hear' re" ."he virtuous and moral part Of
'''' ''i'"s'sear the bIasphemnus express
s'''S was rom the mouths of men who
"' .utIemen, bat more with.
- =" The horrid oaths that spring
I'm '"e 'aus seamhnlate the streets. There
- want e S,,h.. ,,d n,,.,,. .,a
guardians h0u s.;ohos ., IL weu .r,.,
-" 80 ,'''''is children and apprentices. If
''''o 'ePr"ot I'VE no effect in checking the
..' ',''.'"h o. eSbit, let 1t be done by auster-
'N''u' a. any rIta stop to II hy some efficient
means L 2. ears be assaiied and ins,lted.
"',' "'r 'gsked, BY the oaihs OF those
""o nave nov yrived to the age ofpuber,y.
Change Of NeThe pson,. have cbaooed the
name Of Mar ii D. ~ ~, r. Ru,eo
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1840-11-07

Card Printing.-Thc Bll,imoreans are boast
ing that printer in that CITY has press by
means Of which boy is able to print cards in
a most beautiful style, at the rate of fifteen hun-
dred TO two thousand per hour.
1t WAS :aade by Stewart Of this city BickneU
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1840-11-07

A Solrent Bank.-rhn best bank ever V,
known IS bank of earth; il never refuses to di
count To honest labor; and The hes, share is III
p'ough-share, on which div idcnds are always ii
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1840-11-07
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Oct. Ia. ecIUliv tensie-
uaG ef the
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1840-11-07

100 81 .eThe People have changed the
"~"s q Hartn Buren, TO Martin Rear Buren,.