davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1845-07-02

The Jeersonian contains the proceedings far as 1t
deemed proper give them to the public, of Do'-
ton of the loco party of this county who met IN Cen
treviIe on 2lst Report says, the 'po,ton was very
SMALL there being present about dozen of the leaders.
The Srcs"ry in giving of the proceedings
Mr Perkins addressed the citing length
stating the object for which it assembled He does
tell what that object neither do suppose, the
told However, only wish notice thu pro-
ccedings briefly.
Mr. Wilson, offered resolution, s.that it ,ypedirnt
TO have FULL Democratic ticket formed in this
ty.' The resolution Adopted. Mr. Perkins, then in
t,oiuced resolution that the wish of the party
have SUCH ticket and that it will be supported This
also adopted. We suppose '.fuA ticket would in
clulc candidate for Congress, and the resolutions
on,mend the formation of such a ticket and Mr. Per
kins declares that it .wi be supported This
derstand to recommend that the party should have "A
candidate for Congress- and then to declare that he evil
b. supported
This is but half the story. The following resolutions,
offered by Mr. Perkins, and adopted by the
ing:
Rcsolred, That while wish dictate to
the other counties i'll the District and will pursue
any course majority shall agree upon, still
would give it the opinion of this meeting that the
Democrats candidate for Congress "a the APP
preaching election.
Resolved. That, agree to have o candidate for
Congress. and in consequence two Wings will
adhere good faith Mt, and bring
candidate.
These intended to deceive and gull the wings. The
artitice shallow. The ocos this county offer
pledge that if they make pledge they will keep but
subject themselves to the control of other parts of the
district and would be bound keep their pledge.
other parts of tine district should bring
How the have made their bonds But the pledges
of that party made to be broken Such has been
their course heretofore, and they pub
lie meeting insure confidence their declarations
They will find themselves mistaken.
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1845-07-02

AMERICAN CoIHAGE.--Wc arc glad TO learn.
(says tho National IntoIIigcncor) from para
graph in tho official paper, TINT tho Secretary OF
the Treasury has directed his attention to this
subject; and that the Of S25O.o0o has boon
drawn from various dcposito banks in Mexican
dollars &c. and sen; 10 the Mint and Branch
MINIS TO DO coined into dimes and half dimes
This additional supply of these useful COINS will
grcatly add to the convenience Of the public, un-
der tho operation of the new post Office law
\ nd also that the next issue will probably be of
quarters. when a sufficient, number of dimes and
half dimes shall DO coined
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1845-07-02
From The Nesrrort Il. H. Mocuyy.

HE lEARL1 MEETING oF FRIENDS.
The yearly meeting which commenced in thus
town asst Saturday morning. and has been
inucd by adjournment, from day TO day. will pro-
badly be brought 20 close this morning.
Tho difficulties which have existed III this So
ciciy during the last year. we regret 10 say, hive
AZ last lod TO an open rupture. a par, of tho
both sexcs. who designated tho Wilbcrito
party, mot AT the old meeting house on Monday
morning. and after organizing themselves by tic
choice of clerks. proceeded to demand tho books
nd papers of tho old clerks. which boing refused
they adjourned 10 moot in the Clark street meet
ing house. where they have continued 10 hold
their meetings daily through tho week.
Tho majority of the society meet 4, ,hoir usual
! place.
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1845-07-02

GREAT TRAls.-The Now York train this NOR
ming the Norwich and Worcester roads
cough, IN 600 passengers; and a very long freieh,
train. Connected with this were the express and
freight cars Of Messrs- Adams IL Co.. which con-
tanned in addition to their usual daily package
business. upwards of two hundred bushels Of
cherries and other fruits. Tho whole train was
Of the largest ever run ovor the route.-Bos-
ton Trans, Tuesday.
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1845-07-02

Masonic NorcE.--Goden Rule Lodge, No lG, will
celebrate the Fourth of July at knghtstown, at which
time the Officers of the Lodge will be publicly installed
The ncighboring Lodges, and all Masonic Brethren
good standing invited to participate the festivities of
the day. Address by VI. w. p G. NJ CALEB b. SMITH.
BY order Of the Lodge JosErH WOODS, }
Jos. w. WnITsEII, Coni
SOLOMON McCAIN,
knghtstOwn, June 1th lG4s.
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1845-07-02
Cc1. Houston.

The citizons Of Nashville, Tennessee, layo
rendered Gen. Houston. the itx-Presdcnt of Tex
as, the compliment of free Barbacuo IN that VI
cinlty.-he responded. and accepted tho Invlta-
ton. and designated Saturday next tho day
when he would be happy TO meet his old acquain-
tances and friends.
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1845-07-02

A SERIOUS DisAPPoIsT sIE,sT.-In consequence
of some nformality in sentencing McCau-
lev, who havo boon hung on tho 3 lst
ult., ut keesouqun, Iowa Territory. all further
proceedings have boon stayed and the case is 10
be taken to the Supreme Cour, on n writ Of error
We learn. says the Hawk-Eve, that thousands as
sembIed to witness tho execution, and it is rutnor
cd that many were SO enragod at the stay of JUS
tice that they burned the Judge in effiyy
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1845-07-02

tsred doubt their they would and pitch
and like mad men But III as they saw the
wings sufficiently divided, out comes Kennedy "A
burned chd'' it said s.dreads the fire The wings
deceived by relying ocoioco honesty The
will hardly be fools enough suffer the game to be
PLAYED on them apan-Ner Castle Courier
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1845-07-02
In presuming to offer myself f

In presuming o offer myself for
your nsideraton candidate Mt in the
Congress. of the United States, circumstances seem
to require, that should briefly explain the why
and wherefore step, than present any
exposition of the principles by which may be governed
The latter trust will always be found consistent with
republican government and the country's good
Many of my whg friends who took active part in
the nomination already made but tacitly let it pass As
thing Of course, and many who from principle oppo-
that mode of selecting candidate, have urged me
one, that least there may be for choice
In Welding solicitations may credit
with stating, that for length of time have
sisted these requests and that present position is not
of my seeking, but there enough who cogn-
of the shield from the mpuation OF for
cling myself the public in the present canvass
Without saying any thing dsparagemcnt of the can
ddatc nominated, there is enough to be found in the
elusive i'll which that nomination gotten up,
and in the proscrp,ve asperity with which small por-
Of the wing party seek carry out. To determine
large majority Of the liberia minded, independent vo-
of the District against it. free people may conform
to party organization so far as to secure unity OF action
some great Of public interest, but they will
submit the tyranny of party when they hear
the rafting of its chains TIL" of citizens have
become tired and Disguised with the bitterness OF party
strife They have felt its p-rvadng nlue nce at the home
rcsic and III all the domestic MISUNDERSTANDING family
and nghborhood disse and marrng that free
which of the
civilized and crsinized communities 1t is high time
for the FIRE nd OF harmony ami union, TO
adopt conciIiaory course. and cndeasor to pro-
the welfare of the whole country, BY the sober IN
ucnce Of right rather than by the yrucncc of
party clanor.
come the before my f,llow-otzcns ind. pen
dc mt wing candidate, would insinuatc merI Y
to make in the party except such division Will
majority of the for MYSELF but the free
exercise of my republican rights asking nothing of the
people their sovereign capacity, but what homo
rably receive and they indepe dcntly give
At present there candidate of the Democratic par
ty in the field, and probably there will be none
solved in convention, that they will
but should be brought out with the appreciation of that
party can friends that will adopt such
will be thought most prudent my defeat
Being neither lawyer public declamer shall not
expect to take the 'Stump, but shall be happy
with many of the people of the District per
sonaliy otherwise be convenient and hope to
be able satisfy goody number of them that go for
Justice to all parties, servlty to none.
Respectfully &c. JOHN FINLEY.
lThc editors of this District who have not been fur
nisled with copy of the above, requested publish
it, and to nser TT the of Mr.. Finley candidate
Congress- and send their bills the Palladium Office.
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1845-07-02

lSDrGSATIoS MEETTsG.-An indignation Nee
ting has been held IN Miller Township, Dearborn
county. Indiana. 10 express the Indignation of tho
community at the acquitaI of VIM. Jackson for
the murder of Merit. Scroggin. The meeting
declare the verde, of tho Jury TO be contrary 10
all evidence. They pronounce Jackson unequiv-
ocally guilty of MURDER and offer rewa I'd Of two
hundred dollars for the arrest of Jackson who has
fled.
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1845-07-02

Mr.. Cunningham, tho locotoco editor Of tho
Portsmouth Old Dominion, has made Il publica-
ton regard to the assault made on him by Mr..
Rivcs. ox-cditor of tho Globo. He fully admits
Ito whipping, but boasts that he shall shortly BE-
again in Washington aud that he shall avoid
Mr.. Riycs.
We'll. but II roallv seems 10 us, That, If another
assault is to be made, it should naturally come.
not from Mr.. Rivcs, but from Cunningham
This fellow has aIrcads got whipping. and. if
ho is satisfied there's ~ great reason for the man
that whipped him 20 be dissatisfied.
Tho remark, for which Cunningham got tho
whipping, was that Blair & Rivcs possessed not
one generous sentiment or cnnobling thought IL
raise them above the rank of hogs" 1t scoms
rather hard case that the fellow should have
90: n ihrashng for about the only truth he over
told. l1o will be mighty careful how he tells
oihcr.-Prenticc.
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1845-07-02

rcputati on-I beg. therefore, to no Informed
whothor you have made the imputa,ion against
me TO which have referred
Your obedient servant.
[Signej1 W. b. LEWIS.
To JAMES X. Polk. ESQ.,,
President of tho United Sta:os
The Major rccoivins answer to this letter.
tho 10Th of May again addressed Mr.. Polk
follows:
WasHfSGToS. May 10, 1915
Sir: Having waited week aud received no
ply TO nv note. am authorized 10 boliove tina;
you have decided no; TO it. from which
infer that tho limitations therein referred TO.
having been MADE By you, true you would
have awaited yourself of tho opportunity thus af-
fordcd YOU TO disavow them. | think proper.
therefore, to inform you thu, propose leaving to-
morrow morning for Tennessee, and shall there
determine upon tho tino ard mode of vindicatns
my character against the aspersons which You
have attempted to cast upon it.
am sir. your obedicnt servant,
(Signcd w. b. LEWIS.
To JAMEs X. PoLz. Esq.
President of the United States.
Tho French Minister in Washington. the Lou
svillc Journal states. is son-in-law to MAJOR Lew
is, and Mr.. Folks reason for disnissing tho Ma or
was that he feared he might give some improper
information to 4 foroig On power in consequence of
his connection with It's ambassador to this coun-
try. OF course the suspicion was exceedingly Of
fensive to Lewis, IT at once implicated his hon
or as gentleman aud his fidelity as an officer of
the Government.
Tho Journal adds:
One of General Iacksons la,ost letters was i'd
dressed to Ma or Lewis. The following extract
from that letter Is very significant of the Gene
rails feelings IN relation To the conrso pursued by
Polk towards Major Lewis:
"My dear Major regret your removal as
well as the manner of il. did suppose thu, the
magnanImity of Col. Polk would prevent him
from tho removal of any officer without giving
HIM notice ttoroof--that tue oiiicor might NAL 20
arrangements to hand tho Office his SUCCESSOR.
\ GU know, Major. that neither beg for myself or
friends. and if had boon IN tho habit, was too
latc-yOu were removed
Just before tho tscnorn died. he cavo drcc lions
that whom he dead MAJOR Lewis should ,ako
charge Of his body and suporintcnd its funeral
o!,sequies. Jackson's feelings wore warm and
acc:ionato towards Lewis 10 the last. and If Mr..
Polk has any sensibIiity. tho fact will be like the
point Of a poignarf 10 his heart.
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1845-07-02

Tho Legislature of Iowa adjourned on Wcdnes-
day last. Tho bill submitting tho constitution
rejected at tho last election, 10 4 second vote of
the people, vetoed by the Governor, and pas
scd by the Legislature. the Governors objections
to the contrary notwi.hstan ding.
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1845-07-02

The unde rsigDed respectfully offers himself candi-
to office Of County Auditor,
the ensuing August Election, and would be thankful to
his for their support if his past services
have met with their Appreciation
April l3, ISIS FRANCIS KING.
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1845-07-02
The New York Evening Gazette tells the sub

The New York Evening Gazette tells the sub
joined story:
THE following fact is not generally known.
excc?. 70 a few gentlemen in this city: Shortly
after the termination Of the power and influence
of l'urbide, tho dominant party in Mexico des-
patched vessel to this city. with threo imporian.
pcrsona.es. commissioned to offer the throne of
Mexico to Joseph Bonapar.c, who then resided in
Now Jersey. The commissioners, on their arrival.
accompanied by Mr.. B.. OF this city. then largely
connected with the financial affairs Of Mexico,
proceeded to the residence Of Joseph. and made
the offer in pursuance Of their instructions.-Tho
ex-king Of Spain took twelve day 10 con slider on
tho proposition, and. after due deIiberaton. de-
cncd the offer. and the commissioners returned ia
the small armed craft 10 Vera Cruz
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1845-07-02

Mr.. Lewis. of Tennessee turned out OF
office to make room for McCalla. of kentucky.
The reason of this Mr.. Polk assigned to friend.
Mr.. Lewis heard it, and thcreupon wrote Mr..
Polk as follows:
WASHINGTON, May S. 1915.
Sir: learn from private source that you have
minated that my removal from office rendcr-
ed necessary, because the position | occupied was
dangerous TO the Government, inasmuch as it
would enable me to impart information to a for
egn power to the disadvantage ofmy own country.
hope there is some mistake IN this-you had
the right TO take my office from me. but no. nv
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1845-07-02

The voters Of this State required o
the townships in which they reside This should be
lprnc in mind 1t the approaching election.
meeting at Ccntrevie Saturday last, and adopted
some resolutions designed pull ,roo the
unsuspectng wings Two of the resolutions adopted are
follows. and presented by Mr.. Perkins
Rcs.red. That while tate TO tin, oti,
thu Rstrirt and will pursue any course :,
sI,aority shall agree upon. still would give
opinion OF this meeting. that the Democrats
siniatc for Congress Mt the approaching election.
Rese-ed. That, If agree to have candidate for
Congress and two wings viii adj
here in good faith TO our agreement. and bring cut
candidate.
Such pledges as these, coming from who do not
act upon the motto that ''fS far politics. might be
relied bat Knowing that former occasion pledges
equally solemniy made. violated and disregar,,ed
place confidence than in the idle
s. wind. And make least eoubt ,ba,
if another wing should out, should appear
that there prospect for locofoeo to succeed
rery Who off rcd these resolutions would become
candidate. Such was the game played when ANDY Ken
nedv elected The locofocos soIemniv pledged
themselves TO a candidate and if aay one VEN
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1845-07-02
CEvTREvILLE. July lst, l6I5.

CEvTREvII-IE. July Isl, I'D.
Hessrs Edaors-You will please insert my name in
your paper candidate for Congress the fourth Dis
trict, until the Election. Respectfully. yours, &c
JOHN FINLEY.
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1845-07-02
stage Accident and Fortunate Escape.

Tho Eastern stage. on Monday morning about
g o'clock. III attempting TO cross Grocn's Fork of
Whitewater, stream which crosses tho National
tond about four milos East of this place. met
with al accident that might have caused tho loss
Of life. The driver, fearful Of tho event which
happoncd. no, disposed 10 cross. bn, by
persuasion induced 10 mako tho attempt. Tho
passengers (thrco in number) Mr.. GII.LrsrIE, of
iiagerstown. Mr.. Cox. of Dayton, and young
Indy of Columbus. Ohio, whose did not
carn) seated themselves upon the top of the stage.
In tho effort to 90 through-thc crock being full
and tho current rnpid-thc box hoa,od up,
discngag ID from tho front whccls tilted oycr, aud
the passengers souscd into tho waicr.-Thc stage
ana houses 'loatod down stream, whilc tho pas
sengors and driver were left TO mako their way
out III tho best manner they could. Mr. Gillos-
PIE, though not an expert swimmer, got TO shore
losing nothing. Mr.. Cox, good swimmer gnl-
laniiy came to tho roscuc Of tho young lady. and
succeeded with hi, prize, in getting safe TO land.
minus his ha; and handkerchief. The driver also
lost bis hat. cont. and whip, and bu, for his per-
sence Of mind and ndomi,able energy, he would
have lost n horse too Tho nails were recover
cd though in damaged state. The Grca,
Western mail will be detained hero few iays,
in order 10 dry the contents The papers and
Post Office blanks considerably rnu,ntod. and
the address with difficulty BIO dccphorcl.
The stage. during the day. taken out of tho
water uninjurcd. having, like the passengers. re-
ccivcd a clover ing.--Cambridgo Rovoillc.
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1845-07-02

The health of Mr.. McDnffie is improving. He
Will DO nb'e. II IS expected TO take his in the
Senate. III tho opening Of the mex: Congress.
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1845-07-02

SINGULAR FAcr---ln n very interesting
NOR of Marshal Ncy. recently published in tho
Democratic Review, it is stated That ''Noy's ia
thor who loved him 'enderly as tho son Of his
pride and tho glory Of his name, never
told Of his ignorninious doa,h. He was Mt tina,
time eighty light years Of ago, md lived to be
hundred years old. Ho saw, by tho mourning
weeds on his family. tina. some catastrophe had
happened. and his fathers heart told il too welt
wherc the bolt had struck: but he mado no in
Guirios. ard though he lived twelve years n fter,
never mentioned his sons's name, and was never
told Of his fate
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1845-07-02

1--we requested to announce DR. JOHN PRlCH-
EFT, a candidate for School Fund Commissioner.
Awe are requested to announce JASON HAM as a
candidate for School Fund Commissioner
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1845-07-02

The voters Of this State required to vote in
the townships in which they reside This should be
borne in mind L tn, approaching election
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1845-07-02
JOHN FINLEY
GenfkmeR,

To THE VOTERS OF THE Arm CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT,
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1845-07-02
ERAl. JACKSON.

Tho following is an extract Of lcticr from a
yen,loman who visited General Jackson q few
da VS. detoro his death:
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1845-07-02
AUGUST ELECTION.
FOR CONG REss.
CALEB B. SMITH.

WAYNE County WING Ticket.
presenaatives.--WALTER LEGG, GEORGE w,
JULIAN, JOSEPH LEWIS
Audi THOMAS ADAMS
County COmmissiOncT.-DANIELS Sims
AsseseOr.-ABEL EVANS
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1845-07-19
A SECRET.

How do you do, Mrs. Tone; have you
heard The story abou, Mrs. Ludy2"
why, no, really, Mrs. Cab, what is II?
do lell,'
oh, promised not to tell for the
world? No. ] must not tell it, I'm afraid
Irll get OUT
why, I'Il never tell it as long as live;
just as true as The world; what is il2 come
eIl."
Now you won't say any thing abou,
il, will vou?'
mo, ! will never open my head about
II, sac'edIy. hope to die this minute'
VIII you believe me. Mrs. Fnndy told
me-, last nigh. tina, Mrs. TIou told her
that her sisters husband was told. by a
person who saw it, that Mrs. Troublesl's
oldest daughter told Mrs Nicholas hat
she heard Mrs. Pu,sn say that mIlIiner
told her that Polly Starts hustle had go'
entirely too lar round in front for the fash
ion.'
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1845-07-19
A MAN GROWN ny GUANO AND
ELECTRICITY.

The New Haven 'Cou rier' tells the fol-
lowing capital story, under The above
head
citizen of this place while recently
on tour in the State of New York, was
induced to make one Of the audience O:
all Inneranl lecturer who was holdinr
forth upon the efficacy of electricity as
applied to vegetable productions.
In The course of his harange, Guano
was incidentally alluded to a. powerful
agent in quickening the growth of plants,
and the effects of both were displayed in
such glowing language that the auditory
soon imagined lhrmselve standing in
the midst of a field and endeavoring to
measure the height Of The grain. before il
was out of reach. The whole assembly
were in fine state of enthusiasm, and
swallowing down the wonders revealed
t" them with opened mouths and staring
eyes, when plain looking old farmer
arose. and with apparently much diff
dence. begged leave to confirm the lectur-
er's statements. by the relation of an Incl
dent which he had recently witnessed,
aud to which he was a party.
81 have,' said he, "a very bad boz, nam
ed Tommy; he's given us a good deal of
trouble. and having tried various methods
to reform him without success, | told nv
wife that it would he best to try some.
thing that was new. and rather more se.,
we're. According we agreed to shut him
up at night in the barn. This answered
very well fora while, but he grew worse
again, ill finally was obliged to shut
him up in the barn every night at sun.
dawn. :
Well, one night while Tommy was
roosting with the caI,e, and was in bed,
there came on tremendous thunder
storm. II lightened sharp enough to put
on, mans eyes, and Numbered so loud
that ii male the house rattle like snare
drum. Feeling rather uneasy about Tho
boy, got up early in the morning. and
went out to see how he had Jared. As
was going to the barn, lmet man most
eight loot high Coming towards me.
never had seen such tall crilter in all
my life before, and begun to feel sortcr
scar'ble al having him about my premi-
SEES.
iIollo, says !, as soon as could speak
who are you? and what are you doing in
my barn yard!
The strange looking animal answered
IN little squeakng chld's voice. why
ialher.ir me; don't you know Tommv?'
You, says !; why, Tom, how on earth
did you get stretched out so long in one
nlghI2 why you're growed as tall as all
out doors, don't you know il?'
why, yes, father says he, Il s'posc
have, for last night slept on them bags
OF Guano you put in the barn, and tina.
and the lighting together just did the
business
The effect of this story upon the udi :
| ence was indeed electric Pee! upon peel
OF laugh Ell followed, the people went ofl
every way, and the next day the lecturer
upon electricity and guano was among
The missing.