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Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1847-01-26

following remark iii correcting of the runors in
circulation: ~ have jdea that our troops viii be
"tiii raWn from tho territory OF Mexico, squad
rss IRON ier waters. as The preliminary and conditions
OF a neEotloh " had supposed that the President had
Defined NJ position n this respect too clearly
ta.en.''
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1847-01-26
Cracks ii stoves and

readily closed by paste made Of ashes with
ter. Iron Earnings filings, sal ainn2nac and water,
make harder and durable ccmemt.
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1847-01-26
The Rev. y. y. Durly;n PROPOSES tn

tincton Of Slavery in the T. States by the purchase
all the slaves IN ANA their expectation Africa He
estimates til cost al $50 ,J30,OJJ.
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1847-01-26
General Worth has issued an order

I'D SatIo, correspondent Of the n. O. Delta wr-
ting from Monterrey that all officers and soldiers under
his command mast appear the parade With
wi.iskrrs
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1847-01-26
lTr. Christian Happy. a farGner near

Hudson. n y, seat large quantity Of apples Eng
fall. packed barrels with kiln
their arrival there they opened perfectly sound and
of them sold as high S2 per Dbl. The
whole need him s. per barrel after delucting all
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1847-01-26
The dwelling of John Petirrew. in

RockbriIce Va caught fire during his abse nee on
the Goth nit, and bunt the ground When he
ed found his wife and FIVE children lying together
Il feet from the ruins, frozen to Death
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1847-01-26
\ cockpit has been opened at Mat

am oras where there fights three DAYS every
'y2ektues lays, Thursdays ana Sundays On Sunday
the l5th of Dec. there be prize fight for $780,
according to the Matamoras Flag
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1847-10-02
FALL OF METEoRIc STONES IN IOWA.

From the last number of Smans Journal of Science we
copy the following letter from Rev. Reuben Gaylord
ford, Desmolnes county, Iowa. Charles u Shepard Pro-
fessor of Chemistry in Amherst College, Massachusetts
On the 2sh Of February, ls47 about minutes be-
fore three o'clock in the afternoon the attention Of the people
IN this region was arrested by rumbng noise Of distant
thnnder then three heard after another
quick succession, like the blasting rocks the firing of
heavy cannon half mile distant These succeeded by
several fainter reports like firing CT small plaoons
Then there was whzzing sound heard different directions
as oil bullets passing through the air.
Two standing together where they were at work
they followed with their eye the direction of of these
sounds and they about seventy rods from them the
ny. they went TO the spot stone had fallen upon the
snow, had bounded twice. the first time supposed about
eight feet and the second time about two. feet The stone
weighed two pounds and ten The persons
heard another stone strike fell supposed be small but
they could not find it. Some time in the spring another
was found about mile and quarter from the place
where this fell two pieces lying together weighing
iorty-sx pounds. Another fragment portion of the
rock, was found about half mile from the former, which,
rom The description had of il, judge would weigh about
lfty pounds These coated with thin black covering
The principal ingredient in their composition seemed to be
sandstone They full of minute brilliant PARTICLES, and
occasionally small lump Of metal TO he found In
closed IN the sheet send you three four small ones Some
were taken out large nearly as q grain of corn
from whom obtained fragment insisted that they were
silver lie had ground up considerable portion of the rock
to obtain this silver and he thought he had saved enough
make MY cents halt doar The above stones all that
have been found as far could learn The atmosphere
the time Of this phenomenon was mostly clear somewhat hazy
SO warm as to the the ground be somewhat
soft The noise was heard distinctly distance Of fifteen
or twenty miles every direction At distance of miles
IN each direction the sound like the rolling of heavy
wagon passing swiftly over frozen ground Smoke was seen
IN the direction from which the sound seemed proceed.
The smoke appeared in two places apparently about six
eight feet apart above the elevation Of light Clouds and hav
ing circular motion. The motion OF the meeoc body
supposed, from the reports which heard towards
the southeast rather the south of east
HARTFoRD, JULr IL, 1877.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1847-10-02
THE NEW CAMBRIDGE TELESCOPE.

The Boston Daily Advertiser publishes the fol-
lowing letter from Mr.. BOND, at Cambridge, which
shows the excellence of the new telescope recently
placed in the Observatory
CAMBRIDGE OBSERVATORY, SEPTEMBER %, lS47.
DEAR SIR You will rejoice with that the great Ne
bula In Orion has yielded to the power of incompatible
Telescope.
This morning. the atmosphere being in favorable condi-
tion at about o'clock the telescope upon the Trape
zum in the great Nebula of Orion Under power of 200
the 9th star was Immediately conspicuous but attention
directly absorbed with the splendid revelations made in
its immediate neghbohood This part Of the nebula was
resolved into bright points light The number of stars was
too great to attempt counting them many were, however
readily located and mapped The double character Of the
brightest star OF the Irapezum readily recognised with
power of 600. This is "Suve's 9th star !" and certain of
the stars composing the nebua double under
this power.
1t should be borne in mind that this nebua and that of An
dromeda have been the last stronghold of the nebuar theory
that the dea first thrown by the elder Herschel of
masses OF nebuous matter in of condensation into
systems The nebua in Orion yielded the unrivaed skill
OF both the Hersche armed with their excellent reectors
l. even defed the power Of Lord Roses hreeeet mirrors
giving mot the slightest trace of esovabity sepaa-
ton into number of single sparkling points.
And even when for the first time Lord Rosses grand
Hector OF sxeet specuum directed TO this object not
the veriest trace of star to be seem Subsequently his
odshp communicated the result of his further examination
of Orion as follows:
81 think may safely say that there be little any
doubt as to the resolvabiy of the nebula We could
plainly see that all about the Tnpezium of
the rest OF the nebula also Astounding in stars and exhibit
ing the characteristics OF resolvablity strongly Marked
This has hitherto been considered the greatest effort of
the largest rejecting telescope in the world and this
telescope has accomplished
feel deeply sensible Of the odiousness of comparisons
but nnumerabe applications have been made for evil
dence of the excellence of the instrument and can
other way in which the public be made acquainted with
It's merits.
With sincere respect and esteem, remain sir your obedi-
servant, w. c. BOND.
President EVERETT
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1847-10-02

small PorAToEs"-This term is generally reproach-
fu that the person thing which applied placed in
the lowest attitude But small potatoes should not be
despsed the following facts, which related to by
Of townsmen who derived profit from the proceed
ing, fully illustrates
Some years ago gentleman visiting farmer in Toland,
Connecticut, took from his pocket small intruder which
somehow got in there at home. II thrown out with
smo and the farmer taking it in his hand TO look it,
rious little boy Of twelve at his elbow asked what il
ooh, nothing but potato, my boy-take and plant IL and
you shall have all you raise from till you free"
The lad took il, and the farmer thought about il at
that time The boy, however, not dcspng small potatoes
carefully divided into many pieces he could find eyes,
and put hemin the ground the put aside
in the fall and seed for several hills obtained for the
spring. The product all kept for seed until in the fourth
year, the yield being good the actual product four hun
dred bushels The farmer seeing the prospect that the po
ao field would by another year his whole farm asked
TO be released from his promise.
With the same calculation, prudence and industry, how
many who disposed regard the trng things which
fortunes built small potatoes to receive their aten
ton would have been in independent circumstances they
had busbanded their small advantages Small potatoes should
not be despsed though there be at first but
HILL.-P Portsmouth JDurndL
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1847-10-02
TRIAL BY JURY.

The London Times has the following pertinent remarks on
the tendency of the misplaced scrupes Of jurors against
rying into execution the acquisitions of the law in criminal
to destroy the institution Of trial by jury should be
carried to the length which there apprehend The
remarks of this intelligent and independent journal will apply
with equal force to the administration Of the law in this
try, and the subject well deserving the careful consideration
OF conscientious persons who undertake direct the popular
sentiment on subjects Of this nature.
Thee have been many verdic recently returned by ju-
nes which lead to make large deductions from the praises
which have been avished the institution That most
Ianscenden privileges, is Called by which British
subject be affected in his property his liberty his per-
but by the unanimous consent of twelve of his neigh
bos and equals, in fair way to subve the foundations
OF all law. Whether il from a maudIin tenderness
for the criminal who stood indicted the bar or from
downright ncapacy of approaching the nature of the evil
dence adduced IN the OF the trial. have lately
ues acqut prisoners in the face of all evidence and all pos
sbiy. Thus on Monday jury at Bristol found verdict in
favor of ruian who had thrown his wife out of window
The crime clearly brought home to him there could
be shadow of doubt to the of his offence and
yet under of verdict of MOI Gully, he escaped the
appropriate penalty of his crime. The magnitude of the evil
would have gone far work its cure, could have
shown that the machinery of jury uniformly INSULT
eient for its purpose.
ga few more such verdcs in the wrong direction, and
none in fuherance of the ends of justice and firm stand
ground would have been given the opponents of the
system that it must the end have given way before their
continued and combined assaults So far from this
dent privilege being boon the community would soon
have been condemned by public opinion, and like other
utons in this country condemned would have speed
cast aside efete unpoabe and dangerous pub
lie safety.
he evidence for the prosecution in the ease of John Skin
will be found in yesterdays report 1t such
could not leave shadow of doubt any reasonable mind
either that Skinner had actually thrown his unfortunate wife
from the window, or tina: by running at her with knife which
he had just used 6gan his brother naw he had driven her
to cast herself out uner the influence of On the
strength of the evidence of child years of age direct
testimony and presumption the four Winds and
the acquitted
Contrast the conduct of the Bdgewaer and the Bristol
jury few such vedicts one returned in Skin
ne CASE and crime would become emboldened by mpu-
nifty that throughout the country there would cease to be any
security for human fe Could we, the other hand always
feel secure of putting into the ulybox twelve firm and
conscientious men the gentlemen who properly dschag
ed their duty Brdgewate and should be prepared adj
init that trial by jury entitled to all the eulogums of the
warmest partisans of the system"
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1847-10-02

TaE RossE TsLEscoPE-The capacity of this instrument
is wonderful Such is its power that il Of the first
magnitude were removed to such distance that its light
would be three millions of years in reaching u.s. this telescope
would, nevertheless, show il TO the human eye Is it be
wondered at them that with such instrument grand dis
should be made II has been pointed to the hea
vens and although IN the beginning only Of its career has
already accomplished mighty things There are nebuous
spots the heavens which have bafcd all the instruments
hitherto conu ted but this telescope resolves their true cha
completely Among the wonderful objects which have
been subject its scrutiny the nebula the
Of the most curious objects in the whole heavens is not
round and throws off various lights From the time Of
Heschc il has been subjected to the examination Of the most
curious instruments, but grew and more mysterious
and diverse in It's character When Lord Rosses great tee
scope was directed s examination, for long time re-
sisted its power He found required patient examination
night after night and month after month AT length pure
atmosphere gave him the resolution of lis constitution and
the stars of which composed burst upon the sight of man
the first overwhelmingly Magazine.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1847-10-02

The Iowa says that Colony Of Hoanders amount
ing to about 1000, have purchased entire townships in
Marion county They bring their own mechanics and ar
with them, and have selected the site for town About
5000 more are expected to join them by spring.
The only objection to the settling Of foreigners in colonies
in the United States is that they far less liable become
Amercanzed than they would be il scattered among the
tive citizens In colonies they prone to preserve their old
ways and their language thinking the former than any
other ways and the latter meodous than any other
guagc So long these coonss refuse to become thorough
Amercanzcd they be very good persons but they
not competent udcous exercise of the political privileges
which residence Of few years confers on them.
LnniSriM Lnnr,lnL
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1847-10-02

the commander of the regiment Lieut. Shubck, Of the
brigade staff having lost his horse, attached himself
pany L, where he did duty throughout the engagement The
hed and staff officers being all dismounted, Capt Hammond,
OF the brigade staff at my request communicated the orders
OF the General directly the captains of companies when
the noise Of the engagement prevented them being heard
beg leave to acknowledge my obligations 10 him, and my
admiration for his very gallant bearing during the engagement
Very respectfully, yours &c.
j. p. DICKINSON,
Lieut. Col. Com'dg. s. q. Regiment.
To Brig Gen. SHIELDS, Comdg Brig. Vol. Div
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1847-10-02
HERMIrAGE INSTITUTE,

montgomery County,
Mrs. GENERAL WHEELER informs her friends and
NI the public that she intends opening Boarding School
Young Ladies' residence othe late Dr. Bowie known
as the Hermitage miles the road from Washington
Brookyille which location is believed have than
advantages in regard health and retirement well
as convenient the cities OF the District of Columbia
IL will be aim OF Mrs Wheeler improve the
moral and intellectual powers of erpups with due regard
health and comfort which she will give her
hitting personal and attention.
The routine studies will embrace the entire course from
the elementary the higher and OF edu
cation, including French, Music Drawing and Painting
The scholastic will be divided into sessions the
first commencing the first Monday of September and
ing 4h February the second commencing l4h of
February and ending the last Friday of July.
Scholars will be received any time, and charged pro-
portion to the end OF the session.
Terms per Session, payable half in Advance.
Board Washing, English Tuition, and Drawing. $40
French
MUSE at Professors prices.
Use of Piano do do
No charges; but each pupil is furnish herself with
all articles for her pursus-books stationery draw
ing materials &c.
Mrs Wheeler would apprize those whom she is unknown
that she educated with the view OF being teacher aud
has taught in New York, also in Mrs Edwardss Seminary
Leesburg and that she will every exertion the
patronage those whose children will be under charge
by procuring such teachers will enable her give
her pupils complete and finished education.
Pupils will be required TO have all their clothing marked.
No allowance made for absence after session com
mtnced, except in of protraCted sickness.
The school will be opened on the god November All com
municaons prior TO that time be addressed post paid
Mrs Wheeler, Pooesylle Montgomery county, Mary
and after that date TO Colesyille, in said county.
aug 2s-wpt22Nov
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1847-10-02
OFFICIAL REPORTS.

Whilst waiting for the arrival in this city of the
official accounts of the recent Battles before the
city OF Mexico, we have received through the South
Carolina papers the following, which appear TO have
been specially forwarded, by the express which
brought news of the battle, for the information of
the friends of the lamened Col BUTLER, and of the
South Carolina regiment generally, all of whom it
should be remembered, were Volunteers.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1847-10-02

FoRruSATE RrscuE.-The Evelina, hence at Machas,
picked up on the Oh instant, at o'clock p NJ during
thick fog, Mount Desert judged to bear E. distant eight
miles, wind blowing heavy an open boat, with tour men,
steering east without compass water, provisions She be-
longcd to the Isle Haul aud had been fishing
of the islands and got lost in the fog which had prevail
I'd for nearly week They had eaten nothing for twenty
hours and must have been lost during the night Capt
Preblc had not picked them up.-Bosion Daily Adr.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1847-10-02

DnK,DruL Monr.Lrr.--The st. Louis ReueiAe, of Fri
day week, says "a gentleman who took cattle New Or
leans the steamer Hard Times the last trip that boat made
from this port returned yesterday the Talma. He
that shortly after arriving at New Orleans tho yellow fever
broke out among the crew Of the Hard Times that up
the date Of his departure hrtyrec, including the captain
frs, clerk and several other officers, had died This mortality
is truly fightful."
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1847-10-02

On Sunday night week the town Of Maysyille Kentucky
tho of another desolating fire. which consumed
Of frame buildings, nine in number ON the east side
Wall street The buildings very valuable but they
contained quantity Of produce groceries, furniture &c.
large portion of which either DESTROYED or materially
tamarfd,
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1847-10-02

LNARM FOR SALE.-I offer, at private sale, my farm
Il situate on the Northwestern Turnpike, about mile
and half west OF Wncheser containing $40
rate limestone land, all cleared with los acres OF heavily
umbered Woodland lying the turnpike road about
miles distant The improvements consist dwelling
house. large and commodious finishing in the best STYLE
with icehouse carriage and all oubud
ings The granary barn. and stabng with extensive sheds
for stock, all the fencing mostly and locust
stake with chestnut rails, all made within the last three
years. The land is we'll watered in fine of cultva-
ton, free OF all noxous weeds is probably clearer OF
stone than any limestone farm Of the zc in the valley
ime for seeding a fall crop A. S. rlDBALL,
! iane I-2aw6m Winchester, Val May ~
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1847-10-02

The Charlotte IN Q Journal announces that the whole
amount Of money required for Railroad from thai toun 10
Columbia, IS @ has been subscribed and that the Com
and Directors. !.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1847-10-02

RAILROAD AccIpENT-A teegrnphic despatch in the Pitts
burg papers, dated Cincinnati, Sept a. ?. NJ, says
cars from Aena were detained by running of the track
and turning completely over, full Of passengers aI Of whom
injured more or less, very severely"
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1847-10-02

The Boston Daily Advertiser publishes the fol-
lowing letter from Mr.. BOND, at Cambridge, which
shows the excellence of the telescope recently
placed in the Observatory
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