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Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1846-05-05

Some rising bard fired by request to write in pretty
girls album lets off the following load:
Fair lady this spotess page
Allow my thoughts to spread
Their selves like maple Iasses DER
slice of rye and inun bread.
Your rosy charms will soon decay,
Those bissfu joys that childhood brung,
BY time will soon be done away
SO 20 it, lady, while you're young,l
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1846-05-05

Some body, who has evidently got into the world
through some odd mistake, has written this:
What are anothers fault to me?
I've a vulture's BILL
To pick every fault see.
And make it wider still
1t is enough for me TO know
I've foliies of my
And my heart the bestow,
And let my fric n!s alone.
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1846-05-05

II VERY STABLF-Tfle subscriber has for hire
several good saddle herses-Bugsirs and well broke
horses His terms will be suited TO the times
Richmond. june t. ls45 f7tf.1 LEWIS BURk
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1846-05-05

ltRAFTSNEN, LOOK HERE.-Nos. /, 2, l., 6 and
~ H. Of Vol. 4: and No. t. Of Vol 5, of the !. Free
Mason's Magazine: and Nos 3, 6, and Of Vol /,
OF the "Nasonic Mirror missing from the files
Brethren having either Of them will please depoei,c them
the orien taI stand, deliver them W. NJ
Richmond April 10Th 1916. I7:3w
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1846-05-05

Messy ROOFS cLEASED--A gentleman IN Hadley,
saws the amherst Ekpress, has discovered mode
Of clearing off the that usually grows the north
roof buildings. He accdently noticed that where
side of chimney had been painted with white lead the
wash Of this destroyed the the shingles below
He sprinkes little white lead the top OF thr
roof Just before a rain and he completely kills the
the roof.-Engisl Paper.
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1846-05-05

Don't go any Higheg.' late Judge Pease, of the
Supreme Court OF Ohio, noted young
lawyer making his first effort before him. an
had thrown himself the wings OF his inauguration
tho seventh heaven and preparing for higher
when the Judge struck his ruler his desk two
three and exclaimed to the astonished orator,
Hold on, hold on, my dear sr.--Dont go any higher
for you already Of the jurisdiction this Court
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1846-05-05
A FARM OF 100 ACRES

ENOR S:E4E!--Thc unde rsigncd wishes to sell his
u valuable Farm, sItueted six miles north Of Rich
niond the New Paris and Williamsburg road. Of
The ~ Wayne containing i2D Acres of frst-rate
Lsnd7I Acres OF which cleared and in good
o cu'tFat On There s good ~ story Frame House
large rane Barn, neal " aud double set Of
corncrsbs aud Wagon house attached theretoa supe
roE @pring OF ntver-tiifIg water convenient 10 the
d"ei.g iionsean exceitcn Mt bearing Orchard Of graft
ed Fruit Trees, &c.
Water for stock Is abundant. and very convenient
j. Mr. William Dnlan- residing the Farm easta and
ad oiniag the above desc-ied Premises authorized
sell the same; and any person wishing 10 purchase a
GOOD FARM is respectfully ivicd to call and examine
IL JOB HAINES.
January 14h, 1916 3tf--6f6in-6fy
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II Z O u G IL S.

and Farming Utensils. They claim ratented or 'rci4
rights, ana would tax the purchaser with hum
bugs; but prepared, by experience, TO defy compete
in the Of PLOT CHS. They have made
Improvement in the he ght of their NoudBoards
anLarGs, and such other alterations expert
and obse ryaun have suggested. They peGgc them
selves that their floughs shall plough aecpcr, with grea
Z the and hoTses-to scour well, and
sod bctercsS liable to choke in foul ground,
they higher under the beam than any other Plough
They will keep HAND Itoughs of different
patterns, Right and Left Handed made IN the best lyle
and of good materials; and IN such quantities 10 give
Il choice 10 purchasers.
THE PRICE RECtC.,r!
The price Of Cast tandari PLoUcfis with Wrought
Shares Will bc reduced One Dollar from that now char
gcd Is other shops Now, want bat fur trial and
will abide decision Of the Farmers. cur wor! shall
IL we'll done, and will sell cheaper than the cheapest
Give - a fair tria and there will be mistake.
The undersigned would gratefully return their thanks
public the very liberal patronage hnretoiore
ceived, and hope to receive continuance Of the
BEARD * SINEX,
O. Shop East cRd Of Main Street.
March 10Th. 1916 RIcHMoSp, txp.
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NATIONAL HOTEL.
March ith. i &c.
RICHMOND, IND.

TEVllE subscriber wishes TO call the attention of tho
cl!ing public to the fact that hc has
his old stand. { z II - = ATfONA AL. that he IL
putting the House, well the whole establishment,
first rate for the alton of the travelling
pubic, with the determination that he will not be
done in the for kind and close attention those
may fvor him with call. 30 pains shall be spared for
the comfort and of his gucsts.In short, he
determined to keep good and orderly house. and
make person that calls him nj home His charge
shall be a. low any house of the Kind the
Sd I'll go away dissatisfied If in his power prevent
Feeling thankful Tor past sors he hopes 10 be sustained
By ms OLD friends and customers. Any will be
thankfully received, and, his humble way, shall be
turned
\. y. Good sheds for carrages-good yard for wagon
and attention to them few good horses and
carriages, that person Wishing any
shall be at~d without delay.
DANIEL ID. SLOAN.
Richmond, Oct. 90, ISIS. 43tf
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'k2ac STATE stsssE. of
NO PERILi

'FyIfE undersigned would respectfully inform the
public that they determined to excel all Others
Il the Manufacture OF
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1846-06-06

Peace and Uar.-Tae New Orleans
Delta, is responsible for the following which
is very good in its way:
Why have you VoIunoored' said rather
carewornrloohiog newly enrolled volun-
leer to a ine-Iooking young country soldier
why, volunteered because have no
wife and 90 in 70, war; was The unequivoca
reply, 'aud now why have you Volunteers
ed?' he added. 'Ah!' said the careworn-
counlenanced little man-for he was iule
with a significant sigh, Il have volunteer
ed because ! haze eOife and SO IN Jor
peace.'
Here is another from the same source.
I'm nightly puzzled, anher all Tlm,
said bold looking recruit yesterday, in +
strong Tipperary brogue, addressing broth
er volunteer of an equally Milesian physiqut
II'mnighuly puzzIde entirely about how
we're to act when we attack these rascally
furrin MeXicans in the ovid faWgh a dai,
Iiagh stye-wIIh the bay'uet. They nalh,
er spako good English nor daycnI IIish,a
when they cry 'hould, enough as o'
coorse they'll have to do, we won't be able
to understand them, and an O'Donohut
never struck a foe afher he guv in
Och, in a ease Of that kind said Tim
'the shure way is 10 bate them till they
howld their tongues. You can then easily
comprehend the language OCthcir silence
LII be ilIoquanb tell ye'
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1846-06-06

ing Of party character, the adhesion of Ihel
wings secured that moderation Of language
for which il is remarkable. 1t seems ihdI
according TO the forms of Congress, the
House Of representatives must concur in
the resolution as amended by the Senate,
and for this purpose it will undergo some
further debate IN the lower house.
As the notice stands in Mr.. Ctiiendenn
motion, there is not an expression in the
preamble with which we do not cordially
concur, and it forms a striking contrast toI
the peremptory and unqualified expression
used by Mr.. Polk in his Official commun
cations In fact when the Senate of the
United States speaks OF the 'evil conse
quences Of the divided allegiance of an A
merican and British population and of Me
confusion and conflict Cf national jnrsdic
ton in Oregon they substantially recognize
that principle Of DIVISION which Mr.. Polk
has hitherto denied and they impose upon
him the prosecution of negotiation which
he has endeavored to render impossible.
Thus far, then, and in more respects than
one, the American notice materially inns
proves the prospec. Of a speedy settlement
1t recognizes, in general terms, the basis up
on which alone such settlement can be a,-
tempted and, by putting an end to the peri,
If ,oinJ
maintain to the fullest extent the rights we
derive from presen, occupation.
Whatever be the fate of the provisional
treaties, we presume that no one will cons
test that the rights and interests which have
grown by their protection and authority are
sacred both Onder the letter of those treaties
and under the original rights to which we
now revert il all their force.
Our position as claimants upon an equa
footing with the United States for the parl
ton of the whole territory in dispute is ralh'
er rengthened than weakened by Ihe alb
rogation of the treaty, and we cannot doub
That the ministers of the Crown will bt
ready, upon the receipt Of The notice, firmly
and explicitly TO declare TO the Cabinet o
Washington what those rights are wblcl
they have long been resolved aud prepareC
10 maintain Every incident which ha
occurred in the course OF those discussion
has more aud more folly convinced nc Iba
whista compromise is necessary, and, in
deed, our own statements OF our claims 6ug
gesls division, no surrend- r Of those claim
can be attempted, We are nc! at al con
scious Of having advanced any argument o
made ary assertion, which 10 not With
he,striciest limits to which British right
Ithe lire which HAS been for the policy {
this country lies nothing but insecurity an
disgrace. To that position we therefor
. adhere, we have no doubt that the Mini:
i lefs of the Crown will adhere to II no les
firmly, confident that in The maintenance {
D.. lust rights, as well as IN securing peace
lhey are supported by the unanimous rcso
a, luIion Of he people Of England.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1846-06-06

Crossing over 10 M4lamoras early TO.
lay. Early in the morning few can
non were heard ] suppose he has Ia
ken tho place without opposition, as the
remains of The Mexican army, 5000
men, were Two days since in active
reparalion for retreat TO San Fernando
$50 leagues south--the balance, not kill
ed, drowned or prisoners, having
scattered in utter confusion 10 their
homes Never were an army so panic
.tricken. In the retreat from the battle
field OF the OH, Gen. Aaisla and Ampu.
Tia led the vsn on foot through the chap
parel, stripping Of their clothes as
hey ran, and when they ar
rived at The river had nothing on but
their shirts. Streaming in the wind
they plunged in and swan across, many
Of their deluded followers sinking in that
'sepulchre' tina, MeJa had promised TO
phe degenerate sons of Wsshinglop'
Better far is The silu1lon of the gallant
Gen. D. Disz De La Vega, now pris'
oner in your city, who stood manIuily
a, his post, doing his duty until caplur
ed. than 1y a coward. He is one Of the
few prominent men who are highly es'
eemed by all that know him for his
virtues.
The regiment Of Louisans volunteers
under Col. Walton, are now on board
transports, 10 be landed 10 morrow morn
ing on Brszos Island, thence take up
heir line Of march, via Sea Beach, fol
mouth Of Rio GraRde' The balance oI
Gen. Smiths command leave immedi
stely after, same destinatinalioI.to 10 cross
The river IN d march up 10 MilamQras
Yours, a.
p. S'-The Mexicans lost 100 drown
ed on their retreat crossing the RIc
Grade, most of the wounded, whit
we're delivered up 10 them by Genera
1Tsy lor have since died by neglect, ano
wan, Of hospital means and supplies,
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1846-06-06
GEN. TAYLOR.

The U S. Senate, in consideration Of the
distinguished services this gallant officer has
rendered his country, unanimously confirm
ed the nomination made by the President,
raising him TO Ihs brevei rank of MAor
General. This is just reward OF his mer
IT. which is no less shown in his vaIor, than
in bis humane and honorable conduct IN
relation 10 the enemy, whom The lo,Iuaa Of
war has thrown into HE bands.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1846-06-06

Cen La.Vega says he has been in bauc'
since his boyhood but never saw men rush
up TO The cannon's mouth as our uoopS
did and could not think it possible for az
llery ! move as our batteries did, Lieut.
Rdgely was introduced to him as the oii-
who commanded the leading battery o'
whose effectiveness he particularly spoke,
LeulRdgely speaks in lhe hlghes' terms o.
the gallantIy and GOODNESS with which ne
was supported by LieulS. Shower Fremont
and ftench- aud Of The promPw.a9 az"
Of the men,
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1846-06-06
Head Quarters .4rmy Of Occupations
Point Isabel, Texas, May IL, 1916.
r C,oc;yJ Dr1sre M CO

Special Orders No. 62'
l. General la Vega and the other Mex
lean officers, prisoners Of war; will be con-
Quoted to New Orleans under charge OF
Lieutenant ]. S. Reynolds, 4lh artillery VINO
will report on his arrival to Major General
Gaines for further instructions. The quar-
termas,cr's department will furnish a steam
er for the transportation of the party
2. As many of the sick and wounded
now a, this place as may beindica'ed by sur
qeon Wood, will be sent in suitable trans
poii 10 81. Joseph's Island
Assistant Surgeon Byrne will accompany
the detachment, and will return with 'h'
convalescen,s that may be in condition 'f
leave the general hospital. The quarter
masters department will furnish the proper
transportation.
BY order Of Brigadiey General Taylor
w W. ]. Bliss, Act Adj Gen.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1846-06-06
DEMOCRATIC CANDIDATE FOR
C.4M4L CONliTSSLON NER,
WILLIAM B, FOSTER. jr.
MELANCHOLY ACCIDENTS.

We have the painful duly OF record
ding the deaths, the past week, by acci
dental drowning OF two interesting chill
dren 10 this vicinity.
James son Of J L.Nevus, Esq .olllcmIock
township, ~ years Of age was drowned in
IItmlock creek, on Tuesday last. lie was
returning from school with other children,
and went into the creek to battle, and get
ung into deep water sunk and before nssi.i
ance could be rendered, life was extinct
On Wednesday, Sarah Elizabeth, aged 3
years, daughter of Mr.. Joshua Meli,k, Of
Mount Pleasant, was dtowne IN tan vat,
having fell in and not discovered until dead.
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who>, having his horse shot under him
he fell, and feigned all The agoDies Of a
metal wound, and when his adversary
came upon him, to despotch him
with a lance, and strip him, Wal
ker used his rev Oliver with effect,
jumped upon his horse and'went ahead
Your suggestion TO your liberal ciii.
gems, respecting furnishing Walker with
horse, Sc TO replace the one by the
by he has lost quite number lately Ios'
in his alemp, TO communicate with the
fort, Is very creditable one; but in JUS
tice TO us | beg you will make known,
than a subscription was opened by the
officers, and an order 10 purchase a
horse and equipments sent 10 your city,
10 he presented 10 him.
.3sain, a petition has be circulated
and signed by the officers, headed by
Gen. Taylor, praying the President TO
comm ission him.
.Agaln yonrs in haste, ).
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1846-06-06
For THE DEMocRAT.

Horrors Of Uar,-A Surgeon Of tho
U, S. Army in Texas, writes that he bad
worked among the dead and the wounded
soldiers, bolh Americans and Mcxicans, uu.
til he was BLOODY FROM HEAD TO FOOT
lie adds the sight was HORRIBLE
Who can doubt it!
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1846-06-06

II Fighting Editor,-George w, Ken
dali of New Orleans Picayune,, who was
out hunting for buGaloes in the Texan prai
ries when the news of the war came, nme
diaIely set of for The army to offer his ser
vices against The Mexicans. George is q
daring fellow aud will do good service # hG
should gCt into Gght.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1846-06-06
FohT POLK Nay Is, 1916.

Gen,leman-Last evening the steam
ship Aabama arrived of the bar, and
his morning Gen Smith, his staff, and
The remainder Of his brave band from
your ever gallant Stale, landed, and ar
now encamping with their comrades or
the plain ousde but il we are 10 Judge
they will sea rec have time 10 get 'com'
rortsbly fixed sndHake up their march.
However, | trust the pat lotto spirit
which prompted their coming has pre-
pared them for the hardshps and priva
lions of The campaign These may a7
lpear 10 be great by those who are now
ces, as no doubt, most are but with th'
Exception perhaps Of shelter, and see
your 'boys. brought good new tents OF
with them, which was very fortunate,
think there can be no great caus'
Of complaint.
o. the whole, with our numbers
Imsans and material, I think the cam
paign is destined 10 be short one, anc
lChat most OF the blood which will b.
spilled during it,has been already, and
think can safely say that The poe'r!
Of soldering has vanished already wit
!, all who have set foot in Texas.
8 Justice alone prompts me TO say tina
the 'materiaP of the Reinforcement
(which have reached us, is such os 10 il
! spre no less confidence than respect, ian
I 1.-The greatest OF both.
, Gen. Desha's command has take
| Iposition with the Isl lnfanlry al Bur
itia's Ferry, some eight or ten mill
o from this place. Ii is the lowest ferI
on the river, and The place where mo
Y Of Arista's army crossed previous 10 Il
u battle Of the Sth instant.
!, Word reached as from above, yesle
Il day, that the General with the a
2 my had commenced his demonstrate
- upon Mstamorss, and WIS to cross Il
D river at the same point above, to opera
p, in the rear, whilst the garrison Of Fc
ls Brown would attack in front. 'lw
& said most all The Mpxjcan troops h
.dl left MatamUras, but 1000 remalning.
~ We should not be surprised, at a
a. momeut al hearing cannonade. p,
" maps there will be surrender wilhC
S shot being fired such result wol
GOT be surprising from what has be
N. earned here
ed am pleased 10 see The notice viii
en- you take of the gallant Walker Ma
Of his daring adventures remain
IN, known, or al least untold. The 'cul'
led one caEe oil during the second bat
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1846-06-06

-romply furnished BY The squadron on It's
arrival, require sspeci1 acknowledgment
TO Commodore Conner and Commander
Mercer of the Navy, The army is deeply
grateful for Ihis support and co-operaHon
from liadred branch of the public SER
vice.
By order Of Brieodier Gen. Tsylor'
w. W. ]. Bliss, Acting ADJ Gen
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1846-06-06

Gaiiant PenaSJ Jlvania, The Laneas-
Ter Examiner says that Lieut., Il, T., Cock
ran, who was killed al The battle nearMam-
moras, on the Oh inst, was son Of DR. Il.
T.. Cochran, Of Columbia. lie was a most
promising young officer, and his loss viii
be deeply amenled' lie was first lieuion'
an, in the 4Ih regiment of infantry. Lieut.
Roland A. Luther, of Ibe second artillery
slightly wounded IN the same balje, but
now ConyaIescont, 10 native 0! Lancaster
county.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1846-06-06
IMPORTANT EXPERIMENT.

We understand that Messrs. J Butler g.
CO. have purchased Of the inventor, Mr,
Converse; his CANA Steam Bo4N Ii is
The intention of the owners 10 use it in car
rying coal TO market The Boat passed up
the North Branch day or two since, on
lis way to Puston. The first Boat on IBIS
Canal, drove by Soam power, il excited
great interest, Ilp.sscd through ,he bor
ough loaded with passengers Il caused as
/ Ile motion Of the wafer as is ocoasonrL
be an ordinary Canal Boat 1t is conGlen
lly believed that it will answer lis intended
purpose -UIIkeSJmIc AdU0cate
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1846-06-06
Agsln yoars in haste,

Missouri Tolmteers for Santa Fe.-
in Important MOUsmenh-An important
movement in the west is announced il the
ST Louis Republican, Of last Friday, in
letter written by member of the U S.
Senate, 'in the confidence of the ad niOistra-
lon,' and addressed to Col. r. Campbell,
aid 10 the Governor of Missouri. The let
ter was written on the day after var be-
tween the United Slstes and Mexico was
declared, and from it we take the subjoined
extract. Santa Fe is on the east of The RIO
Grande, and large trade is carried on be-
tween lis inhabitants and those OF the u.
States.
Our frs. care in this sudden change IT.
our relations with that country was 10 Try
and take care Of our Santa Fe trade For
this purpose it will be proposed to the Peo'
pIe ofNew Mexico, chihuahua and The o'her
internal provinces, that they remain qn'e'
and continue trading with US as usual, upon
which condition they shall be protected IN
all the rights and be treated as friends. 10
give effect 10 his proposition and TO make
sure at all events of protection TO the per-
sons and property of oul traders besides
the proclamation of the President to thai
effect, Col Kearney will start immediate
Iy with three hundred Dragons, TO he fol-
lowed as quick rs possible by one thousand
mounted volunteers from Missouri, anC
with authority to engage the services, II ne
hhe worlu.' \ tbs rhrr'aai in that mart o
, he to make sure of the main object, to VIII
FACE and trade, to be secured peaceably
,possible. rorcibly if necessary. For unles
lbey accept those conditions, 'he counir,
will have TO be taken possession OF as
conquest. This, however, we hope WI
Ino, be necessary, as i, will be so obglousl
io The interest Of the inhabitants of that pa
Ior Mexico, Zoo ia! off from the central GOV
Ierment TO have effect in general hosi'ines
! 10 enjoy the benefits of peace and nad'
with the full protection of all ,hei' rights
person, property and religion
! A book was opened at 81: Louis for tn
enrollnenls of the names of persons desiIor
! of entering upon an expedition TO San'aF'
The Republican says that gentleman ur
I dersood to be the bearer Of important dc
spatches from The government to the Coz
srnor of Missouri and Col. Kearney, arrl'
ed a, 81. Louis on Thursday, and wouI
proceed on his route as last as steam cou
" carry him No doubt seemed to be en'e
i tanned that the statement contained in Il
J. euel was true, and that requlstion
d Missouri for one thousand mounted yolu
leers would be speedily made.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1846-06-06

Our last accounts from the Army of Oc
cupaIion are up to May 18Th At which time
Gen. Taylor was proposing to cross the
river to Ma,amoras.