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Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1845-08-13
For TIE Peusa,..
White Water school.

| Being led by curiosity. visited the puhI.
animation of the Whitewater School. on Tsn-.
day and Friday last. 1t was pleasing to So.
many young girls and boys. in whose look, Ma.
visible the sprightly passions Of their age, w.,
glowing cheeks and smiling countenances. eo;,-
into the school house and akng their seats a, -
sound of the bell. 1t revived in my memory II.
days of my chiidhood;'' almost wished ur
self one of their number. There wore sevc,
young ladies' and gentlemen. whose pupilase ,e,.
minated at the close of this session, who were n
doub, grieved at being about to separate prob..
bly, forever, from their fellow classmates.
The scholars appeared to be warmly ATTACHED
to their teacher. and behaved themselves in 70,
pcctable aud becoming manner. Tho examlna
ton Of the school continued ono day and half
1t was divided into classes according to tho res
pcc,vc studies of the scholars. They wcro
successfully examined. beginning with tho JUNO,
and concluding with the senior class. After the
examination of q class. ono of its members read
an original essay the subject of tho cxamna
ton. They wore very we'll writton considering
the age and practice of tho authors Some of
the most difficult problems and questions. in Ge-
omctry and Algebra, wcro solved on tho black
board by tho scholars.
Tho evening of the second day was devoted to
tho reading of original essays. aud delivering of
speeches. The essays were very appropriate aud
well written, with tho exception. that tho words
were not we'll selected in somo instances. The
speakers acquitted themselves very we'll with one
exception.
Is. G. Hobbs, the Principal, is a man fully com.
petont to discharge his duties teacher, and
deserves tho appreciation and patronage Of those
who have children to be educated. Tho proper
o iuca,ion of tho youth is duty which owe
to God. to our country and society. 1t is sa-
cred trust, and should DO faithfully performed BY
parents. OBSERVER
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1845-08-13
{ sum up the result thus:
Whitewater school.

This school is held at Friends School house
near their church. adjoining this city. 1t
is under the superin,cndence of Barnabas G..
Hobbs; who is favorably known tcaciicr in
the higher branches of American Education
The late session of his school largely attend
cd, particularly by class of young mon, prepa
ring themselves for the business of school teach
ing. The last two days Of the session were oc-
cupied in the examination Of tho students IN the
various branches they had bean engaged in learn
ing. We unable to attend. but the many
who did. speak in hig', terms of commentator
of the proficiency Of the scholars, and the lat
hone'' disposition of tho teacher.
Tho original compositions read by the scholars.
those by the young Indies, are said TO
have been beautifully written. and correctly read.
The next session Of Whitewater school
mences abou. tho first of September next.
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1845-08-13
Living American Authors and Writer'S.


What, asks the Portland Bulletin, are The cir.
cumstances of our living American writers?-
How many of them are Independent or in good
circumstances! Let facts speak:
Washington Irving for series of years barrel
supported himself by his pen, though he is con
sidered one of tho first writer's of the agc.-
With his present office under government he is
doing we'll.
Lofiand, the Milford Bard, has been extremely
poor and degraded. He has now become temper
ntc, we believe, but to support himself he adver
tises to write sonnots, oratons, acrostIcs. &C.. at
so much limo, so much quire. we forget
which. Miserable business.
N. p. Willis is poor. Yet he is ono Of our
most agreeable writer's. He always puts finish
on to his thoughts. Mr.. w. deserves better
support.
Geo. p. Morris is still struggling up tho hill of
adversely. May he see moro prosperous days in
future. He has written Some Of the finest songs
in our Iangpage-some equal to Moores.
Jas. X. Pnulding with his Office under govern
ment is doing we'll.
off volume after volume Of his stories, at the rate
of five six a month, is still in feeble clrcum-
stances. His labors, if bestowed on n clam bank
would yield him better pay--bciter health, and a
larger Immortality.
Seba Smith, the author of several admirable
StoIleS auO poems, anu Inc OTl8Hatof Oh JACK
Downing, is poor. His wifc--Mrs T.. O. Smith
works hard with her pen To gain livelihood.
Cooper. tho great libeler, know but little
about. We judge from his fondness of law tina.
he must be in slim shedding.
Charles Sprague is cashier Of ono Of tho Boston
Banks, and probably makes n good living.
John Neal must be pretty well off, if we should
Judge from the number of sha res he has taken in
tho Atlantic and St. Lawrence Railroad. If he
is not rich, he deserves to be. Neal has a whole
soul and goes ahead like locomotive.
Henry w. Longfellow is wealthy. His vito
brought him moro than $4,000, and his salary
at Harvard is not small.
N. Deering, author Of "Carra basset," whose
gems of poetry, and tales havo been read md adj
mired every where, is in comfortable circum-
stances, and will be rich at some future day.
Jas. r. Otis IS dependent upon his pom for a
living; his circumstances are poor.
Park Benjamin had some property left him,
but we boliove he is now IN rather moderate cir
cumstances, and dependant upon his pen for
living.
Female writer's, who havo husbands to take
care ofthem, do very well; those who have none,
and their parents poor, find that authors have
slim picking. Mrs. Sigourney, Mrs. Welby, Mrs.
Stephens, Mrs. Child and somo others, have seen
but few adverse days, but Of Miss Embury, Miss
Coppuck, etc.; wo know but little. fthey havo
not good husbands in prospect, they ought to
have. Hannah Gould has been a teacher most
Of her days, but wo know nothing about her cir
cumstances.
Thus much Of fow American writer's.
Among them all, we know Of but two three
who weaIthy-the rest, with but few excep-
tons, are poor and in debt.
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1845-08-13
A SagaciOus business Act.

The political aboli,onists held meeting re-
Gently, place north of this, short time
since, at which quandsm friend DR.. Bennett
was active member. He was appointed chair
man of committee to ''prepare business for the
meeting" Among other resolutions he present
cd the following:
"Resoved, That we cannot sec the consisten-
cy of withholding our support from pro-savery
ministers, churches and parties, and giving
patronage to pro-slavery PHYSICIANS to tho neg
lect of abolitionists, by which We give our sup
port to slavery and its advocates"
The meeting. to its honor be j. said. refused to
adop, the begging and disgraccful resolution Of
DocToR Bennett. No. con.en. with receiving
S25 per month in potatoes, &C., for lecturing on
abolition. he now wishes 10 force his political
party to employ HIN their physician to tie ex-
clusion of all others. Verify, the Doctor is a
keen one.
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1845-08-13
DEATH OF Dr. LEWIS G. THoMpsoS-Iti is with sincere

DEATH OF DR.. LEWIS G.. THoMPsoN.-It is with sincere
regret that record the death of Dr. Thompson. He
departed this life Friday morning last, at o'clock,
after illness of six days. He taken i'll at the
residence of Mr. r. Ford six miles of Winchester,
Rando PHI county. He the wing candidate for Con-
in opposition to Mr. Kennedy and abored with
energy and zeal his physical abilities through the
most of the though severely attacked with sick
several times. Mr. Kennedy is doubtless elected
but his opponent did not learn the result.
Dr.. Thompson had the attendance of several of the
best physicians of the couny-the services of friends
and for days previous his decease, the kind and
soothing of his devoted wife who arrived from
Fort Wayne Wednesday morning. He fully con-
scious of his approaching dissolution and perfectly
resigned to his fate expressing firm reliance in the d
vine power of Him who came to save the world.
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1845-08-13
KICKIN A "A NIX E E.
From the ST. Louis Rereille.

A very handsome friend of ours, who a few
weeks ago polkcd out of comfortable office
up the river, has betaken himself to Bangor, for q
timo, to recover, from the wound inflicted upon
his foellngs by our "unprncipled and immoaing
administration"
Change OF air must have had an instant effect
upon his spirits, for, from Galena, he writos us
amusing letter, which, among other things,
tells Of desperate quarrel that took place on
board Of the boat between live dandy tourist,
and real live yankee settlor. The latter trod on
the toes Of tho former; whercupon the formc r
threatened to kick out Of tho ca Din tho latter.
You'll kick me out of this cabing'
Yes, sir I'll kick you out of this cabin.
You'll kick mo, Mr.. Hitchcock, out Of this
cabng!'
Yes, sir, I'll kick you, Mr.. Hitchcock!
well, guess said the yankoo, very coolly.
after beiDg perfectly satisfied that it was himself
who stood in such imminent peril of ASSAULT
guss since you talk Of kicking you've never
heard me tell about old Bradley and my mare,
there to hum!'
No sir, nor do | wish-'
wal, guess it won't set YOU back much, any
how, as kicking's generally best to be considered
on. You see, old Bradley is of these sancti-
monious, long faced hypocrites, who put on 4
ligious suit every Sabbath day morning, and
with good deal Of screwing. manage to keep it
on till after sermon in tho afternoon. Wal he
had an old roam mare that would jump any
sixteen rail fence in lnoise, and open barn
that had mt paddock on it. Two r thrco times
found her in my stable; and told Bradley about
it, and he was very sorry'-Nan unrulv animal
would watch her, and hui lot of such things,
all said IN very serious manner, with face
twice long old Deacon Farrar's on Sabbath
day. knew all the time he lying. and
watched him and his old tn; and for three
nights regular. old roam came to my stable about
bed time, and jus, about daylight Bradley would
come, bride her and ride off. l then just took
my old marc down to tho blacksmth's shop, and
had some shoes made with "corks" about four
inches long. and had 'em nailed on to her hind
feet.-lour heels mistor. amt nuthing to 'em.
Il took her home. gave her about ten feet hal
ter. and tied her right in the centre Of the BILE.
fed her well with oats about nine O'Clock, and
after taking good smoke. went to bed. knowing
that my old mare was truth telling animal. and
she'd give good report of horsef in the morning.
l hadn't got fairly to sleep before the old oman
hunched me and wanted to know what on earth
was the mattor out at the stable. Says |. go to
sleep. Peggy. it is nothing but 'kate'-she is kick
ing OFT flies. l guessl Purity soon she hunched
me again, and says she, 'Mr. Hitchcock, du git
up and see what in the world is the matter with
Kate, for she is kicking most powerfully Law
still. Peggy-kato will take caro- of herself
guess" Wal, the next mornin' about daylight.
Bradley, with bride in hand, cum to the stable .
and as true tho Book Of Genesis, when he sa "
the old roan's sides, staru and head he sworc
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1845-08-13

Tho Earl of Traquair has for several years
past given liberal reward To tho children in tho
neighborhood for destroying those destructive
insects, during tho month of April and to tho
middle OF May. 1t Is understood that at that
period every wasp is tho parent of n w',olo nest,
amounting TO some thousands. Owing, it may b.
supposed to tho limited fall Of rain or snow last
winter, those noxious creatures arc unusually
numerous this season. the following nccoun,
will show: The children. about fifty in number
we're desired by his lordship to attend AT Traquar
House with their spoil every Saturday afternoon.
where ,hoy woro counted by his lordship's gar
doncr. and onch paid much por dozen
The following has been the result: 2tih April.
1916 dozen. weighing , lbs l OF; 3D. May, Ii doz
weight & OF, 10Th May 50! dozen. weigh, q OF;
18th May. 643i dozen. weight IL. or. Total,
1878 dozen, weigh, lbs, o. OF, making the in.
credible number of 1856 wasps' nests destroyed
in four weeks, and in parish. 1t may DO pre-
sumcd, If each of these had been allowed to null
hply, however favorable the season may prove,
thcro would be tt!o trait or honey ltfl for miles
around. Would every landed proprietor in tho
country follow the sanIo l. la bic plan few cars
would mako those cnomos To tho ga rdon and the
apiary rara avis in the distrct.--Scotch paper.
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1845-08-13
The next legislature

Will be hopelessy locofoco. From the b S. in
formation received from the late election we sup
pose the locos will have majority Of from zen to
fifteen in the House. and perhaps two in the Sem
ate. This will ensure the election of 4 locotoco
L. S. Senator.and the carrying out of all the par
tizan measures of that party. Will they take the
responsibility of devising means to do away the
just odium of reputation which now rests upon
Indiana! We hope they may. and therefore will
not express fears. They have i, in their
power TO rosuscita.e ..down trodden" Indiana.
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1845-08-13

WE ''PAY FOR HEATING PoKER'-Rcadv and
anxious as our Government has been to pay any and
every claim that Texas preferred there were it seems
few items overlooked during the Washington negotiation.
These recently brought to the conside of
Charge, Mr. Donaldson, by President Jones. Among
them the tending the election Delegates
and the of the Conve non, which elected
and met to ratify the Treaty of Anne Mr.. Dom
adson of President Jones that this will
all be attended to at W ashngton that anxious
to Texas that not only take her doweress but
de bt and pay the bridal expenses All this might be
endured were marryIng into decent family, If
betothed were either be autifu accomplished
or half white 10 drop the metaphor, take Tex
with her ar, Slavery, Debt &C. then pay her travel
ling expenses, board tavern and ulip bills If there
any other forgotten ems-any charges for washing
ding pantaoons' &C., bring them The National
Treasury is open to any and all demands made the
price of Texas Anne xation.-AUany Erening Journal
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1845-08-13

A New IDEA.-How TO BECOME OWNER OF A
HoUsE.-A society has boon Incorporated in Mon
trcal, called the Montreal Building Society, by bo-
coming a member Of which person is enabled
to build house, by means of loan granted him
for that purpose. repayable by instalments. for
what the rent of such house would cost him in
ten years. Tho working of the plan is as fol-
!ows-llaving piece Of land. an individual be-
comes subscriber to the Society for one or moro
shares, at 500 dollars each, paying monthly
subscription of two dollars and half for each
sIare for period of nine or ten years. at the
end of which time he finds himself owner of his
house, having paid off the principal. This sort
Of Savings Bank has, it is sad boon found to
work very well in England.
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1845-08-13

PROTECTION FROM Loss.-Wc invite the at,en-
ton of property holders to tho circular published
In subsequent column from the secretary Of the
Hartford Insurance Company. 1t is perhaps the
oldest and one Of the most solvent institutions OF
the kind in the country. Its officers and agents
are of tho first class of business men; and en-
titled to the full confidence of community. The
prudence with which the Hartford Company con-
duct their business is an insuran that any
liabilities they may incur will be prompt met.
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1845-08-13
Agricultural Meeting.

The friends of agriculture are informed that
thero will be a meeting held in the city of Rich
mond, on Saturday, tho 23rd inst, for tho purpose
OF taking into consideration the expedisncy of
organizing an agricultural society for tho county
of Wayne. 1t is hoped the farmers. and all per-
sons who feel interest in the farming interests,
and Of horticulture will attend. FARMERS
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1845-08-13
Eiectr. city.

The Hartford Courant SAYS, that on the . 9Th
ut., Mr.. Fowler, Of Mansfield, took n bed al Not
iingham. and in the morning was found apparently
dead from poison. Tho usual remedies ap-
pied without effect, when electricity rcsorcd
to. At tho first application of tho conducting
wire 10 the hest of tho patient. he rose up, but
gradually fell back ngnin. A, tho second shock
lo rose up crying out "Oh,' ond then foil back
again; but tho third shock no started up, rying
out "Oh God!'' nnd set upright with casc. Ina
short time aftcrward s, no asked for something 10
drink. and tea and coffee were administered to
him: in three quarters of an hour he dressed him
self, and appeared almost entirely recovered lilo
had purchased two ounces Of Iauda mum, and had
taken the whole of 1t in = doses. Some disagree
ting cause.
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1845-08-13

We invite the attention of tho reader to the fol-
lowing notice for an agricultural meeting. We
hope 1t will be generally attended by those who
arc interested in the improvement and prosperity
of those interests which are tho foundation Of our
country's wealth.
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1845-08-13

A WINDFALL.-A young man named Ashwick.
lately in the employ of tho American Museum, at
New York. as bill distributor received intelligence
from England on Thursday. that a relative. re-
Gently deceased there, has bequeathed to him the
snug little fortune of $4,000. The lega.ee goes
out in the Great Western to receive his inherit
ance.
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1845-08-13
Turnpike Meeting.

The stockholders and others interested prosecu-
ton of the Newport Turnpike Road invited to
meet at Chester School House, Monday the 2Jth INST
at io o clock, a. M JAMES Blown, Secy.
August 18th, 1915.
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1845-08-13

ORR DELEGATION CONGRESS, will be COMPOSED of
TWO WINGS and eight locos, Hons. c. b. SMITH, and
EDWARD MIG. UGHEy, the wings, and Thomas Smith
Henley, Owen, Davis Petit, Cathcart Wick and Ken
nedv, locos We shall next week be able to give the
votes and maorities in each district
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1845-08-13

O,ToNs.-The average yield Of this crop ia
the county Of Essex, Mass. is 800 bushels per
aero; sometimes high 500 or 600 bushels.
The ordinary expense of manure and labor 10
acre rnny BIO estimated as double that required
for Indian corn: this estimate is believed 10 BIO
ample to cover all that will be requisite for q
ries of years, especially when i, is taken into
consideration that much Of the labor Of wedding
and gardening may BIO done by children. For
ten years past, from 10000 to $4,000 bushels in
n year have been raised in the single town Of
Danvers. Tho average valuo Of tho crop when
brought to market is fifty cents per bashe or
$50 per acre. IN what way can so fair prof;
De realized from tho land.-Albany Cultivator.
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1845-08-13
Religious Notice.

There will be protracted meeting by the Cumbe rlan
Presbytcrians, in the Warner building to on
Friday evening next Preaching by Rev Leroy NJ Gods
and others.
Aug 18th, 1915.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1845-07-04

that noble and well instructed band of sing
ers, will not soon be forgotten.
The editor of the Star adds
"What is said Of the eloquence and beau
ty Of Rev. Mr. Janeway's discourse, deliver
cd on Tuesday evening, TO a very large au-
dience, is not overweight. Disclaiming
all sectarian views, as we profess to entertain
none, we take pleasure not only in coinci-
ding with the writer in his high estimation
of that sermon, but believe it TO have been
the best effort Of the kind we ever heard
Another interesting feature Of the meeting,
was the account given by Mr.. Spauding, oil
his mission to India. He has been absent
from this country twenty-five years, residing
most of the time at Ceylon, engaged with
others in the missionary work, and we un.
derstand intends returning to India, in q
few weeks. The Convention adjourned, we
believe, without any action in regard TO sa
very"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1845-07-04

OREGON The "Morning News" the organ of
the Slamm, Bang & Co. order of the New York
Loco Focos, says
ga letter from a distinguished friend in Ohio
sures Us that treaty the basis of the 49th de-
gree can be ratified in the Senate"
Who this distinguished friend be ? Per-
haps it is MIR Allen, the boisterons, rabid, and al
most insane Loco Foco partisan, whom MIR Dallas
has put into the Craftsmanship of our Foreign rela-
tons. Our country would be in fine plight with
such men Allen to manage our Foreign difficult
ties, and Dorr to regulate internal affairs
What glorious piping times Of Peace we would
have
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1845-07-04

Fiue Persons inhumanly Butchered in cold blood
person by the name of A. J. McCannon, from
Columbus, Miss, fell in with Beverly Adcock who
was moving from Pontocock, Miss, with his wife,
mother, two small children, and two negro boys,
either to Missouri or Illinois, where brother of
Adcock resides McCannon Travelled with them
several days, until the 18th ut, when, the oldest
negro says, he murdered Adcock, his wife and
mother, with an axe, while asleep. He then drew
his knife and deliberately cut the Threats of the two
children, boy and girl lie then took the two
most valuable horses, the two negroes, money, and
other valuable articles, aud hurried off, threatening
10 murder the negroes if they divulged the secret
The murderer was aRprehended near Jackson,
Tenn. Blood was found upon his knife and Panta-
looms, which the negro said he had frequently tried
to wipe off, but could not.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1845-07-04
New York Market--June 30.

At market-ll00 beef cattle, $50 from the South 900
cows and calves and 5000 sheep and lambs
Prices-Beef Cattle--We observe no new feature IN
the market worthy of particular remark The compare,
lively cool weather experienced during the whole OF
last week had tie effect TO induce buyers to operate
more freely than they have for three or four weeks past
OF the large offering, at the close of the two weeks
business, on Monday evening, not more than 2oo mead
remained unsold Prices have undergone change
from our last weeks quotations which we resume in
feror and mddling qualities IS 90; prime 80 a6 90
Extra sorts would command 81.
Cows and Calyes-Prices have suffered considera
bic decline The number at market was very small
and the demand extremely limited. We quote SlO tc
S26 as the extremes of the market.
Sheep and Lambs-Sheep 81 IL TO ~ % q 6O
Lambs 81 lee to g2 rs 500 unsold
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1845-07-04
To Railway Contractors.

PROPOSALS will be received at Fitch
Il burg, Mass, until July 7th., for the gradu-
alton, masonry, and bridging, sleepers, and
cross-ties, upon the three subdivisions of the
first division of the Vermont and Massachu-
sets Railway, extending from Fitchburg to
Athol, Mass. Bids will be received for each
subdivision separately until the 7th day OF
July, the Board OF Directors reserving until the
18th TO make known their decision.
For plans and specifications, reference may
be had to A. Crocker, at Fitchburg; A. F.
Edwards, at Westminster; - Chesebro, at
Winchendon, or S. F. Johnson, at Athol,
Mass.
A. CROKER, President,
Vermont and Massachusetts Railroad Co.
A. f. EDWARDS, J pss;ds,,
- CHESEBRO, Enc;usars
S. F. JOHNSON, H"s'"ee''
June 81, 1916. 45