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Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1847-10-26
MISCELLANEOUS SELECTIONS.
Advantage Of A Calamity.

Wc read a capital story in French
paper, respecting tho advantages, of q
calamity Tie narrative was very verbose,
and SO we will tell tho ,ale in as few words
as possible. 4 widow lady was living
near Lyons. Il. tho period Of tho inunda-
ton of the Rhone. Sho was young and
beautiful. and had JUS, accepted tho hand
of an old fellow Of fifty or sixty, who pas
sed himself off as spruce bachelor in tho
prime Of life. They passed certain
evening together in social chat. talking
over their union, which was 10 take place
tho next day. Mr.. Leonard, the bridegroom
to be, finally took Ieave, and retired for
the night. He lodged on the second floor.
He had mado some progress in prepa ring
for repose, when a violent commo.ion was
heard, md Mrs. Danvilc, the widow,
burst into his room.
"Whnt is the ma,.or!" exclaimed the
beau.
"Oh! mon Dieu.'' exclaimed tho lady
tho river has risen nd inundated my apart
men,s. and am forced TO ascend TO yours
for shelter"
Here sho paused and uttered q wild
shr,ok; for Oh looking around her, she be-
held CLASSY black wig hanging the
lover elis,ened in the lamp light Shs
thought his voice sounded strangely anu
on looking on tie dressing table. mo eng
ma was explained bv the a,l'en rance OF n
g., ao, 81 ,a,,, RI. she had no time
for ox,l,n,t;ona. r,r tho river was still
r;s;,a ,rs 6,-hy cnmo up 10 the second
;.,ws. MIR. Leonard opened a
.v,nd.~ and roarcd for help. A boatman
lied TO his assistance.
"Can you take couple Of passengors!''
said he.
"Thore's only room for one," replied
tho bontman.
"Then hero goes cried tho nflrighted
lover. and he jumped into tho boat and left
tho widow to her fate"
Tho Ia,tor rushed up stairs. and entered
an apartment on the third foor-it was
occupied by handsome painter, who
started on seeing her.
ale is unworthy Of mol have cas-,
him off forever"
"Then you pardon my boldness in paint.
ing your portrait!'
''lf you like it tho original is at your
service"
We need not say that tho ofior was n G.
copied. In tho meantime the flood subsl-
ded and although in tho morning Mr.. Leon
ard camo back in n canoe. TO claim his
bride. with two spruce Waterman, to carry
him to church, he was repulsed with dis
dnin. and had the chngrin of seeing his
youthful rival perfectly happy. To the
young painter the inundation Of the Rhone
was q fortunate event, and recognised the
truth of Shakespeare assertion:
''There is a tide in the affairs Of men,
Which taken at the flood, leads on to fortune"
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NEW TAILOR SHOP!

H4NIEI. PARTRIDGE. would respectfully
inform the citizens of Richmond. and the
surrounding country, that he has opened shop
on Market street, n Few Doors Sou'h "
Main,
where he is prepared to execute, IN workman
ike manner, any work in his line that may be
entrusted to him.
Garments made by him will be warranted to
suit his customers, and has terms 10 suit I'M
times.
DrApproved country produce will be taken Tor
work ,-
Richmond, March %, loi1. lSu
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Valuable Property For SALE.

- ME. excelIent FARM, belonging to the
1 heirs of ISRAEL FRENCH, will be sold by the
undersigned at private sale. The Farm, is about
four miles North East of this city the middle
fork of Whitewater, and contains II acres
under good misunderstanding House-Orch-
ard-good er-power-springs of the best OF
water, &c. Also,-Severa Eighty Lots,
of good, unirnproved l. N d. situated near
Camden, Jay county, Indiana Will be sold on
good terms. For further particulars and prices,
apply to ROBERT MORRISON, Agent
Richmond 9th mo-. 2lst ls47 39tf
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MACHINES,

JOSEPH W. GIlEls-slSlNSS
HEAP CASH SToRE r. - BAR
I } GAINS can be had at the Store of j. W
GILBERT, who has recently received from the
East a complete assortment OF DRY OoODS.
His stock consists, III part, OF
Cloths, Cassimeres Vestings, SafiRe's, and Jeans,
Fancy Goods. &c.
HFALSO-A full assortment. at all times
of uiHD>V ARE. GROCERIES,, and
QTEENSNVA ware.
There is NO MISTAKE but that the above
GOODS will be sold at unusually low prices,
for Cash, or approved Country Produce
Uj-Call at the CHEAP CASH SIOhE, IN
the West Roo,n of the Richmond Hotel, and obt-
ain BARGAINS!
Richmond, Aug. 81 lS41
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- NfuSScS OF ALL
Pleasant Dwelling For Sale.

TItasaIt DWVIIIIIS TOT CdIU.
UyIIE house erected by c. r. Williams, on
Washington street. IS offered for sale on
advantageous terms. II is a two story brick
containing four rooms and kitchen-the house
finished IN modern stvle-tbe lot high anddry
and beautifully arranged with shade trees and
shrubbery. 1t is Of the most desirable res
licences, for small family, in Richmond. Fol
terms apply to the undersigned in Centrevilie,
D. 2. Holloway, in Richmond.
JOHN 3. STITT.
October 18th, i5t6. 42-tf
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Tue SKIRT ExrANpER-A New lNvEN-
T1oN.-lt appears that gentleman OF me
city Of Troy has invented an article no
calls the Skirt Expander, for when no -
abou, to procure patent. ne inventor
saws i, viii entirely do away with the cot
ton hustle. 1, is said TO be principally
made of India rubber, air tight and Is ca
pab!e of being inflated or contracted at any
time. liza lady should be walking and
wish to appear larger or smaller the sk'r II,
ia 40 constructed that she may enlarge or
diminish her apparent size at pleasure;
and ye, a person may be walking with and
not discover how, or by what meansh er op-
rorent size is diminished or increased. The
inventor also says tina, the appearance OF
. lady. with ono of these Skirts IS mucn
improved-,he dress setting much better
and easier; and that il will save the labor
Of carrying about the streets quito a small
hale of cotton, and from eight to twelve
skirts.
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THE NATION AL,)

that he has put the House, well as the whole
establishment, in first rate order for the
mod alton of the travelling public. with the deter
mination that he will not be outdone in the
west for kind and close attention to those that
may favor him with a call. No pains shall be
spared for the comfort and enjoyment Of his
Cuests.-In short, he is determined TO keep a
good and orderly house, and make every per-
son that calls on him at home. His charge shall
be as low as any house of the kind in the west
no man shall 90 away dissatisfied if in his pow
10 prevent. Feeling thankful for past favors,
he hopes to be sustained by his old friends and
customers ANY favor will be thankfully re-
ceived and, in his humble way, shall be returned.
DANIEL ID. SLOAN.
Richmond, Feb. 9, ls47. 43-'45tf
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Looking-Glass Plate.
TNHE following sizes; ): - ioe ,
9Xl2, IOXl6: IL 4 IS: IL 90 ;
for ,sle at Or. HowELI's Drug Store.
Sept. 7, ls4'. ."
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VIsIT TO THE SIAMEsE TwlNs.-A cor
respondent OF The Huleigi, (fT. o. Diu'i."'
Recorder, under date Of Aug 2, 1877,
gives tho following account OF visit TO
Chang and Eng. tho celebrated Samese
twins, who it will be remembered visited
this city some fifteen years since.
In company with my friend, William
NJ. Nance, Esq, called TO see tho Sianese
twins, Chang and Eng, residing about one
and a half miles from Mount Airy, On a
valua BILE farm which they havo lately pur-
chased, and removed to from tho county of
Wilkes. To my great disappointment,
they were not at home, being absent On
visi, to their plantation in Wilkes. The
wife Of ono of them was mt home. and
four of their children, all of whom favor
them much in appearance. They have
each of them children about the same age
In addition to their native names they have
assumed the name Of Banker, in honor OF
their banker Of that name in the city OF
New York. The Mrs. Banker whom we
found at home appeore to be cookbook.
inc. intelligent woman, with a free and
open coun:enance. apparently about TWEEN
tv-five years Of age. There appeared to
be n number of servants about the pren's-
es of different nges and sexes. Their
house is small, but they are making ar
raneements to build a now commodious
one. The wife Of one of them. and two
Of their children, were at Wilkes. They
live alternately at each place. and Will SO
continue until they build q now house, or
sell their plantation in Wilkes. which they
design to do. They take much pleasure
in farming, have fine crop. and are quite
plain and economical i'll their dress and
manner Of living. are fond of hunting, and,
with their wives and little ones, apparently
quite happy and conten,ed.
Their wives are said TO be members OF
tho Baptist Church. of respectable parents.
and the twins occasionally go 10 church
with them. They are puncsunl in attend
ing elections and vote the Wing ticket. |
learn that in addition TO their property IN
North Carolina, they have an invested
fund in New York. AS they are fond of
farming.i: would be much better they were
situated where they had facilities or gett-
ing their productions to market. sup
posed. however, tho inducement of the
chase mako them prefer residence near
the mountain.
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FILE BITE FILs.-A Iorksiremau. who
has invented a new kind of Glove letter
ink: and which has been selling as sure
safeguard agains: all actions for breaches
of marriage promise, inasmuch as 1t en-
tirelv fades from the raper IN two months
from the date, was recently done brown
bv a brother operator, who purchased a
hundred boxes Of the article. giving him
thereto. his note at ninety days. AT the
expiration of tho ,ime the ink inventor
called for payment. but on unfolding the
scrip, found nothing but piece OF blank
paper, The note had boen written with
his own ink!
A public meeting of the friends and fell
low-soldiers of the late President Harrlsoi:
was recently held Of Cincinnati, when on
motion of Colonel Charles S. Todd, it was
resolved tina. .';ho soldiers IN the late war.
in tho Northwest, and the friends of the
late lamented President Harrison. be invi,-
cd to convene in the city Of Cincinnati on
the 9th of November next, to consult upon
the most suitable measures for erecting q
mouumen. at North Bend. 10 be a memo
rial of the national gratitude to the illus
trious patriot.
ELoPENENr AND SUIcIDE.--Mrs. Weldon
formerly Mrs. Gaughey. of Cleveland
Ohio, and who clipped with DR.. Weldon,
some years ago, recently committed suicide
by hanging herself. in Covingson. 10.
The work was co1hmcnced on the 3o,i
ul,.. near Cleveland, Ohio. upon the rail
road. projected between Cleveland, toian
! bus and Cincinnati.
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n o Il I G. +

n . Il | T. r.
",KySC &c..-THE subscriber has removed
II his establishment TO the building imineoi-
ateIv East of REEDS Drug Store. where be offers
for sale wholesale and retail. one OF the best
assortments of FAMILY GROCERIES IN the
ci,v embracing almost every article useo IN CO.
nestle life He will also continue the
IRAKIN Blu ) n + > >
IN all its forms, Bread, Crackers. Cakes, &c
w edding and other parties will be supplied on
the shortest notice and the most reasonable terms
His assortment of FRUITS. NUTS, con
DICTIONARIES, &c, cannot be exeeiied III
-. city. and will be sold on the most advantage
Gus terms An
EATING SALOON.
i attached. where will be served up IN the pes
.,vIe. FEE. and almost all the aehGa'
s;es of the season. The undersigned VIII aisC
purchase all kinds of
NTRY PRO D L c e.
for which he will pay the hghes: price IN CASH
or articles in his line of business
~ Persons who wish to sell where they car
ret the highest price, and to buy where they ear
ge. such articles they want, at the iot1ess Pr
are invited to give him call, and there VIII %
| no mistake but that they will be aceommoda aztec
Grateful for past favors, future patronage Is re
specially solicited NJ l. LIZ i@
Richmond. June cth. lo4i-
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.sEoEANGls OEYIo.E3

II The undersigned, having gone into the
Exchange business, at their old stand opposite the
Post Office, would inform their customers and
the public generally, that they are just receiving
.he largest stock of
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violen, Deaths in spite Of Calonel.

Are continually taking place at this season Of
the year, from Congestiv- and Bilious Fever
Bilious Cholie, Cholera Morbus, Pieurisy, and
acute inflammation OF the Lungs and Liver
Now we ask any man TO put his finger on a
single case of any of these complaints IN which
Rev 3. Hibbard's Vegetable Pills." taken
promptly, have failed TO cure, We defy him 10
do ii,-fearles~ly and above board-for know,
these Pills Will act effectively they are
taken.
Half pill Is the usual dose, but in these mos,
violent attacks. give one, even two Pills. dis
solved. that il may operate the sooner Read the
directions, that 90 with each box When the
FIRST dose produces vomiting, another should be
taken the next dav The more violent and
alarming the attack of any malignant fever.
Bilious Cheiic or Cholera Morbus, the more
promptly TO these pills meet. and overcome the
disc
IL Agent and Country dealers supplied by F.
MERRY W GATHER, General Agen, for Ohio
and Northen Intana. Third street, opposite the
Post Office, Cincinnati, Ohio.
For sale in Richmond, by DIR. J. Howell's and
Irwin Reed.
Richmond Sept. :, le4I.
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Putting Resolutions into Practice

AT missionary meeting held amongst
tho negroes in Jamacai, these three resolu-
tions were agreed upon:
1. We will all giyo something.
9. We will all give as God has cna bled
US.
3. We will all give willingly.
So soon as the meeting was over, lead
ing negro took his seat at that table, with
pen aud ink, to put down what each should
give. Many came forward and gave
some moro and some iess.-Among those
shat came was n rich old negro. almost as
rich as all the o,hers put together ana
threw down upon the table small silver
coin.
Take dat back again. said the negro
that received the money, dat may be ac-
cording to the first resolution, but it's not
according to dc second
Tho rich old man accordingly took IT up,
and hobblod back again to his sent IN a
rage. Ono after another came forward,
and as almost all gave moro than himself.
He again threw down piece OF money
on tho table, saying. 'Daro. take dat!
1t was a valuable piece Of gold, but II
was given so ill-temperedly that the negro
answered again:
no ID: .ront do yet. II may DO accord :
ing to de frs. aud second resolutions but
no, according to de last and he was ooI's-
cd to take up his coin again.
Sill angry at himself and all the rest he
sat n long ,imc, till nearly all had gone,
md then came up to the tao!e. with a smile
on his face, and worry Willingly gave
large sum ia the treasurer.
sVery WE'LL said the negro scribe, dat
will do. OATS according 10 all do rosolu-
tions.'-Cisls Advertiser.
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TBNTIt, undo rsigned would respectfully inform
4 the public that he carries on the foundery
business, at the old establishment. He has now
on hand for sale, a superior lot Of SION ES;
consisting of Nos. l, p and IMPROVED PREMIUM
COOKING STOVE: SPILMAN's IMPROVED COOKING
STOVE, seven and plate Stoves of ditferen nj
sizes, with general assortment of rankin and
splendid Parlor Stoves. AlSo,-Pots, Kettles.
Andirons and Wagon Boxes. He also manu-
features and makes order-CARDING MACHINES,
coNDExsERs, Spinning and NAPPING MACHINES,
broad and narrow POWER LOOMS, PULLING STOVES,
and all kinds of machinery used in manufacture
ing establishments
MILL GEARING, or ALL KINDS,
made on the shortest notice. He feels confident
in saving that he has the largest and best selected
lot Of patterns in the Western country for GrIst
and Saw Mills. lie has. in short, the latest
improvements in the Mil-Gearing line.
TO PLOUGH MAKERS
lie has patterns for all the good fiougiI- ia
use lie has Sloop's Ploughs-right and left
handed; W GODS Plough, four different sizes; all
which he will sell at CINCINNATI PRICES, for CASH
THR ASKING MACHINES.
He has an excellent Thrashing Machine which
he manufactures, and will sell for CASH appro-
we'd TRADE For ease to horses and neatuess and
despatch in the execution of work, II Is not Infe
rior TO any in use
The undersigned returns his thanks to the
public for the liberal support bestowed upon him,
and respectfully solicits continuance of favors.
IJ-All kinds of Machinery repaired on short
notice. CASH, WHEAT, good HORSES, wall be
taken in exchange for any of the above articles
IPHis STOVE STORE is on the North side
OF Main street. opposite the Richmond Bookstore,
where custom Wilt be promptly waited on.
THOS. O'HARRA.
Richmond. Feb Q, lS47. Ia3l'45)
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~. Rogers Compound syrup Of Liver.
H. wort and Tnr.-A fresh supply just re-
ceived at the Book Store of ID. =. HOLLOWAY.
Richmond, September eth, lS47. 37N
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National Hotel, RICHMOND. IA.

1HNIIE subscriber wishes to call the ate fior
i of the travelling public to the fact that h.
has returned to his old Stand,
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-09-12
Sporting Intelligence

CENrREvLEE CouRsE, L. lon Monday, Lady Suf
folk and James X Polk the fastest couple in the known
world contend for proprstors purse Of S4oo and from
the interest in the affair already manifest in the sport
ing circles anticipate the greatest attendance th
Centrevile that has been track since the
famous match between Fashion and Peytona Every
sporting in this vicinity is the gu ripe and the
betting is running high At the present writing it APP
pears to be about
1t was reported few days since, that pigeons were
numerous in New Jersey and Long Island In the
nsighborhood Of New York. that their weight actually
broke the limbs of the trees which they aghted and
that there better chance for sport No
the announcement made, than many of our cti-
zens armed and equipped the law directs proceeded
the river ION dreadful deeds intent' leaving
business and all the of life behind them. Away
they went with sacks bags and baskets in which to
ry the dead, but judge of their modification in finding
that scarcely pigeon to be Aton time ff-
of these portsmen might be crossing fences
and bitches in quest game but not feather did they
They held consultation, we are informed, and ar
rived at the conclusion that they sold and done
brown,
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-09-12

MorTEvfpEo July III, l647.
You have ere this late date by the English and
French papers that those powers had sent to this
try the most noble Lord Howdsn and Count Wslsskey,
to have small chat with Rosas president of the
Argentine Repubc,) hoping that with high flown lam
guage mingled with soft SOAP to wool his eyes and ex-
cite his vanity to that extent that they could get him to
yield to all their propositions, however absurd But,
poor men, they have to return, as did Ousley, Def
fsnds and Hood, and tell their respective govern
that they could do nothing with him; that ne was
determined to have his rights
On their arrival here they would not have anything to
do with Orbe looking upon him the general of Rosas
but since Rosas has sent them about their they
have opened correspondence with Oribe and wished to
arrange amnesty for six months; but am told he
informed them he did not wish to have anything to
DO with them-that they were in business they knew
nothingabout and had nothing to do with The rupture
viii ruin many. The blockade is to be vigorous
all business in Buenos Ayres and this city
must suspend operations for six eight months to
There are but few hides here and there coming
from up the river The French have taken forty
or more vessels caught running the blockade and there
are many In Buenos Ayres unable to get out of port
How this question will be ended, none can tell but
certain It Is that for six long months have got
to wait to hear from Europe have just officer
no amnesty and that he has given generals
the lines to be prepared at any moment for hostties
thus you Will see we are completely humbugged Fear
ing that for year at least to be penned up In
Obj oTsEGo.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-09-12
CltV lUtGlllQenCc

THE WEArHER.-The thermometer at II O'Clock NJ
yesterday stood low GO degrees in Wall street II
stood at the hour at the Northern Hotel foot of
Courtlandt street. at SO degrees The day looked
what winterish and particularly at this of the
year the Oldest inhabitantn We expect that the
fall weather will set in and 1t will be welcomed in
this city by all
PEARL HOSE COMPANY, No. 2S-We had the pleasure
of seeing yesterday the and splendid apparatus,
hose, cart &C., belonging to this excellent company,
and we were much gratifed to observe the taste
displayed by the artigt-in accordance with the
design and suggested by the members-in
meuting and fitting up the carriage belonging to the
company. The carriage is heavily plated with silver,
and gilt in the most costly style. Two magnificent
stained glass lamps attached to it, and add con-
sderaby to the appearance of the superby executed
carriage. The Pearl Hose Company Is composed OF
twenty active members who all reside in the district
in which they perform duty. They sustain high re.
putaton, and are always found at their post.
PUBLIC School ExAMIrATIoS.-The examinations o.
the various ward and public Schools by the county
peri ntendent rapidly progressing. During the pre-
sent week he visited the sixth ward school, and express
ed himself highly gratied at the result It is but due
to the department of school No g. City all Place
to say that the prompttude aud decision with whcl
the children answered, and the order and discipline
which was maintained elected from the county
lions
New HAVEN AND SPRIHGFIELp RAILRoAD.-The usual
attention was paid us last evening by friend, MIR
Cloyes, conductor Of the New Haven road.
COLLINS THE IRrsH CoMEpIAN.-Berford Co No
Astor House. have just published an excellent Likeness
Of Collins, the Irish Comedian.
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Brooklyn City Intelligence.

FiREA fire broke out yesterday morning In the barn
OF a milkman named Mulligau, in Bond street where
there we're a number Of COWS and horses stabbed, and
which was entirely consumed together with horse ane
COW It was no doubt the work of an incendisry
Another FIRE--Another fire broke out on Friday
night In the jewelry of Mr. Lowe In Fulton street
IL was subdued before much damage was done
CRUgLry TO ANIMALS Two German butchers, named
Christian Ryder and Jacob Rule were arrested yester
day for cruelty treating They were required to
give all for their appearance ut the next Court OF oyer
and Termner
PoLics man named Gabriel Sprawl was sentenced
to six months in the county jail for asssutna and beat
ing his wife He several times up for the same
offence and has length received his deserts Francis
Madden, who arrested charge Of breaking open
letter and abstractng therefrom $50, was examined
this morning and 1t appearing that the letter was part
y intended for bis perusal, he discharged
The Coroner has not been called on to hold an In
quest for upwards Of week