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The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1847-11-22

DR.. BANNING Kind Sir The following extract from let
ter written by the undersigned to her BROTHER prac-
isng physician in central New York. The wrer is the
bereaved conso OF clergyman well known and much Ia
men,ed and her testimony entitled the highest conf
dence. She cheertuly consents to its publication, it, in
your Judgment II may aid in commenting your useful
brace to the patronage Of those who would be most benefit
ed by its use
Yours respectfully, X. ]. S.
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1847-11-22

| From Professor Mott, of Nsw York, and others
| The undersigned have examined DR.. Bannng's novel
the vscera, and believe them DO highly interesting and
worthy the serious attention of the medical profession
Valentine Mott, stephen Brown,
| Stephen II. Kirby, Alex. b Whiting,
| j. Kcnfney Rodgers, ii. Mclean.
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1847-11-22

have examined DIR. Bannng's instrument for the relic
OF weakness requiring support and have made practca
experiment OF the same and astonished the results
have also listened to his views of its applicability
extended class OF Diseases and think them be highly i'm
poant and therefore cordially recommend them the
rious consideration Of the medical profession. ~
PAUL b. GODDARD, M ID.
Philadelphia, Feb. %, 1876
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1847-11-22

NHS instrument, which has relieved many thousand.
4 OF breasts pulmonary, and spinal weaknesses and
distortion, also OF constipation, piles, and particularly oil
emaie weakness the symptoms OF whcha so well known
can be had OF Mrs BALDWIN, the Of Mr. Peter
Brenner tailor, two doors below Al street, north side
OF Pennsyivania avenue. gentleman in attendance on
gentlemen Orders for instruments from distance to be
forwarded to Dr. Banning, is7a Broadway, New York.
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1847-11-22

NOR SALE OR IlENT.--1
IL l. and M streets north !; one
with cellar and back building
in the yard, and a large sid
frame, two stories high, will
eight rooms. For terms, nppl
May l9--tf flint.
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1847-02-23
MAHoMEDAN DRUNKAgps.-The fol-,

MAHoMEDAN DRUNKARps.-The follow.
ing punishment, of drunkenness was lateiy
inflicted by the populnce of Constaniinople.
An unfortunate Musselman, who under
:hc influence Of wine, had lost tho perpen-
dicular. was tied upon lame mule, with
his head upon which WIS placed round
European hat, towards tho tail Of the ami.
NAL, and behind was tied n dog. back to
back. After having paradod him through
the streets, stopping at every fountain to
sprinkle him with mud and water, he was
taken by tho populace 20 the banks of the
Bosphorus, and plunged into the water with
his innocent companions. The hair Of the
bnck of the dog was then cut in tho form
of 4 cross and the head Of the Mussui-
man was shaved off with the same ra zor.
He was subsequently, plunged into the Bos-
phorus. and his publication was considered
complete.
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1847-02-23

desccnLs upon another, and distant nation,
there are in H. lessons of solemn instruction an!
warning to us all. The failure Of the most learn
ed and acute investigators Of natural phe nome
IA to discover either cause or remedy, for the
blight Of the Pot2toe. presents Z remarkable in
stance Of tie liraI.ed extent ofluinan knowledge
Although but PARTON Of the fruits of the earth
be hitherto stricken, we know not how far it
may consist with the designs of the Almighty 70
stay o. extend this visitation. The influence
which causes one vegetable to " Their may re nder
fruit.ess all the .bors of the husbandman, not
only in the production of the vegetable. but
Of others which al present form the great staples
Of country, and ii needs, but the turning of
Ike same Almighty hand, to spread sickn and
desolation where health and abundance now
Isvell
Can we draw nigh 20 Ireland? Can 90
any ihing for her? This must be the feeling that
leaps forth from tie heart Of this whole people.
We viii not insult that feeling by any attempt
at pathetic appeal to IT, The is plain. If
ncighbor, If any human being were dying of
starvation at door, could not partake of
daily niea till We had divided il with him
Nothing bat IRON bolts and bars could prcve Mt
or HollI 10 MN ana SHirIHp Will MN lToii
fitness. Can we inpart of fnlness 10 Ire
lana?
In answer TO this question, propose the
plan Of action set forth in the resolutions which
precede this address. We cannot doubt that the
gentlemen therein named Will fulfil their trust
faithfully
We hope there may ne hundreds nay, thou
sand of farmers aud other persons throughout
the lanI. who have some bushels Of wheat
corn or barrels Of fiour or meat. which, from
their full stores, they ready to give to this
great charity. Let these contributions then, as
well those of money, be forwarded to the
respective committees by them TO be shipped
without delay to Ireland Thus is opened way
for the charities of great nation to flow, in
blessed streams, TO a sister nation in distress.
Bat, friends and countrymen, we must not de-
lay.-Thc death shricks come louder and loud
from that unhappy shore Hundreds, thou
sands may die before our aid can reach them.
Instant action may other hundreds, ether
thousands. Words are mockery here we need
not multiply them Instant action is the word
must speak TO Ireland. Mother said a
child dying Of starvation, as one of the letters
reports; ''Moher. give me three grains OF corn"
That is what furnishing Irclani says to us;
'Gve me something from your loaded granaries ::
give quickly. or die and she vii. not, like
that dying child. say it in vain.
The meeting then adjourned to meet
again a; this place, on Thirdday evening
next, at which limo full meeting is OK
pcctcl. J. r. MENDENHALL, Chm.
ELIJAH COFFIN, Scc'y.
- Subscriptions will b received by
each member of tho Committee. Depos-
ties Of Provisions to be made in tho War
ncr Bui!Iing.
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1847-02-23
Approved Jan. 26, 1871.

A GOOD oNE.-Hon. Andrew Stewart,
distinguished mombcr Of Congress from
Pcnnsy lvania, has recently paid visi, 10
lowell. lie relates in n letter 10 the Union
town, G'a.) Democrat. the following unec-
do.e:
Ia looking over the pay roll or book.
which accidentally picked up from tho
table, found on tWcnty-sevcn consecu-
tive pagcs, containing eight hundred sig
natures, nearly oil girls, bat a single ono
that made 4 mark Of X, all written in n
good many of them in mos. elcgan. hand.
Tho clerk observed TO me that Lord
Morpe.h, when on q visit 10 this country
some years ago, happened 10 b, prcson, on
pay day, and with some surprise onquircd:
Nv hat! Do your operatives writc?''-
''Certainly, sir,' said tho clerk, ..tho
Americans all write" Directly there
camo in a man who made his mark
. An said his ordship with n smile, IL
thought you sail all wrote" ..Ail Ameri-
cans, your lordshp--this was an English
man" Wheroupon his lordship grinnol
4 ghastly smile.
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1847-02-23

Some noble hearted persons in ST. Lou
IS, on The 18th inst. distributed to each
Orphan Asylum in that city. IN an unos-
,enta,ious manner, $50. He or they had
no respect 10 particular ,eno,s or religious
faith. but served all alike. I. was surely.
q most noble charity.
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1847-02-23

PUBLIC IasDs--TAxEs.--Her etofore Ianda
sold by the nited States in the North Western
States have been exempt from taxation for Eve
years after the sale. An act of Congress. pass
ed the 18th January, 1847, removes this exemp-
ton. and leaves land purchased Of tho Units6
States, subject TO taxation in the STAT
they lie. mnediatly after th~-- - '"'''"
purchased
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1847-02-23
For the Palladium.
TO THE LADIES OF RICHMOND.

Teach me to sooth the helpless orphans grief
With timely aid, the widows woes assuagc."
Now, u a time which seems TO call loudly for
the exercise of TRUE BENEvoL.NcE. and the claims
uron sex, to strike directly home, in
the of the starving inhabitants of the EN-
er17F lie. What mother can contemplate with
out emotion, the furnishing infant at its mothers
breast, vainly enteavoring to draw from her that
uourisEmcnt, which it is impossible for her to
yie1; herself a more skeleton, with death staring
her in the face,-her children press around her,
begging for a scan'y pittauce of corn; she must
hear their cries. and witness even the agonies OF
death! without being able TO render one temporal
comfort.
If there is a lady in this community, who is
willing 10 manufacture, and partake OF costly
Injuries, while thousands perish for want Of the
very 'scrursbs'' that fall from the tables of the
rich she forfeiss that title. True benevoIence,
is a prompting OF the heart. sanctioned by
approving conscience, it seeks no. the praise of
men. neither is stayed from its noble purpose.
BY the smiles or frowns, of an ob1urete world:
Let us not be content by casting our "rnte'' into
the treasury. but let us be willing to make per-
sonaI sacrifices. eft least, sacrifice of vain
btion-and resolve, that will henceforth,
manufacture no more 'fCAKE and PRESERVES, or
any thing entirely superfuous, by which we tai
the purse of husbands, and the digestive
gans of our friends. Let us determine that
will not be entirely controlled by custom or
.fash on:" but that We will do much credit TO
sex, to act upon independence of princ-
pie. in this particular, at least.) and appropr
ate the proceeds. as far as our circumstances will
permit to the relief of the furnishing of our land,
until the cry for bread shall be heard no more in
vain. CONSTANZA.
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1847-02-23

LENGTH or DAYs.-At Berlin and Lon
don, the longest day has sixteen and n
half hours. At Stock holm and Upsal, the
longest has eighteen ard half hours. A.
Elumburg, Dantzic and Stc,tin, tho longest
day has seventeen hours, and The shortest
seven. At St. Petersburg and Tobolsk.
hrc hours. At Torneo' in Finland, the
longest day has 1wenty-one hours and a
half. and the shortest two and half. At
Wauderbus. in Norway. Che dav lasts from
the 2ls. of Nay to the 22l Of July, with
Out interruptions; and al Spitzburgen, the
longest lasts three and half months.
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1847-02-23

EsPULsIo. OF A LEGIsLAroR.-B. +.
Walker, member Of the Missouri Legis-
lature. grossly insulted Il lady in the sire Q.
at Jefferson city. few days ago, and af.
forwards whipped her husband for demand
ing an explanation. A resolution was
subsequently submitted in tho House, ex-
polling him from his scat in that body, for
''conduct rendering him infamous, and
unfit to associate with gentlemen, and re-.
present a decent constituency"
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1847-02-23

There was a large Irish Relief meeting in
New Orleans the 4th inst. which was address
ed by Henry Clay with great effect. The Com
merciai Times says:-"Mr. Clay, we are per-
suaded, never spoke with more energy-never
came more fully up TO the grandeur and dignity
of his mission than on this occasion, when he
pleaded in behalf of gallant and Inflated ma
ton, second TO none in all the attributes that
grace humanity: and alas. too in the hardships
Of cruel destiny
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1847-02-23
Approved Jan p, 1S4s,
AN ACT to amend the fifteenth Chapter of the
Revised Statutes

Revised Statutes.
SEC. l. Be it enacted by the General Assem-
bly, of the State of Indiana. That 10 person
shall be employed teacher of district
School, unless he is person of good moral
character, nor shall any person be paid as afore-
said unless he shall produce certificate of the
county examiner or examiners that he is quail
fed to teach Or.hography, Reading, Writing
Arithmetic. English Grammar, and Geography;
provided however, that knowledge of English
Grammar and Geography shall not be required,
if the majority of the voters of any regularly
called meeting of such school district shall 50 de-
termine- And all certificates of qualifications,
which may be granted under the provisions of
this act shall be void after the expiration of one
year from the date thereof; and all certificates
as aforesaid which may have been granted before
the taking effect of this act, shall be void on the
first day of September, A. D. lS47.
SEC. ,. 1t shall be the duty of the township
Clerk to file with the county Auditor, OIL the
third Monday of February annually, list of the
number of school districts in his township, the
length of time school has been taught in each,
with the average daily attendance during the
previous year
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1847-02-23

JOSEPH JOHN GURSEr- Among the itarns of
English news by the Sarah Sands, is IN. an
nounce ment Of the death of that we'll known
Quaker. and tried friend of humanity, Joseph
John Quincy. A purer philanshropis. has not
lived slnce tie iay Of Hovard
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1847-02-23

AN ACT, to enable widows to avail themselvc s
of the law allowing them one hundred and Eff
ty dollars of their husbands effects.
SEC. l. Be it enacted by tho general assembly
of the State OF Indiana, That when letters Of
administration may be granted it shall be lawful
(afer the administrator or administrative shall
have had the personal property of the deceased
valued and appraised provided by law, if
said property, including chooses in action, shall
not be worth more than one hundred and fifty
doiars,) fer such administrator or administra-
trx to make their report of said appraise me mt 10
the proper probate court, and thereupon the ad-
mln!strator or administrative shall be discharged
from any further administration.
SEC ,. Upon such discharge as above provi-
ded, the widow shall have the right to take to
herself the one hundred and fifty dollars worth
of property aforesaid, and should any portion
OF it consist of chooses in action she hereby au-
thorized to collect the same by suit or otherwise
IN her own name, subject however to all legal
offsets, which the party, from whom she looks to
recover may have against her deceased husband
SEc. g. This act to be in force from and after
its passage.
Approved Jan p, 1S49,
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1847-02-23
!. Aw 5 Oh INoIAN 4,

L. ar -. -. reri.e NJ t.s s,,tT.,ers h., +is ~,
foot.
WHEREAS, In consequence of the late floods
and limitations which have prevailed throu Oh
out the State of Iniiana. the people, in many
parts thereof have suffered greatly in permanent
injury done to their lands AMI real estate as well
as in the destruction of personal property: AND
WHEREAS, 1t IS the duty Of every good govern
men. to relieve to the extent of its ability the
suT.-ings and misfortunes of its citizen: AND
WHEREAS, The burthens of the government
ought to rest equally upon every citizen Of the
State taking into consideration the amount of
property possessed BY each: AND WHEREAS,
The land and real estate, ia parts of this State,
have been rendered permanently less valuable
il coase qucnce of the inurY done TO the same
by the said floods and inundatiens than they
were al the time of their valuation and assess
ment for the purpose of taxation in ISIS
Therefore,
SECTION /. Be ii enacted by The General assem-
big of the State Of Iniiana, That it is hereby made
the duty of the several township and county
SCISSORS in the State in the year Eighteen hundred
aud forty SEVEN to examine ami re-app.a,se each
tract of land and town lot in their respective
counties townships which have been perma-
nently injured by the extraordinary fresaet on or
about the first OF January. 1871, either by the
destruction OF lasting and valuable mproycmen is,
or BY permanent injury done to the same, by
which the same IS rendered materially less raiu-
able than before, and upon such view and exam
indtion, made BY such assessors, TO report the
same to their respective county boards at the time
Of making the return of the roll, and
it shall be the duty of the several county boards
direc. the proper officer TO correct the du
plicate acc ordiugly.
SEc . The board doing county business au-
dito- and such assessor shall NEE, at the seat Of
The Evansville journal., 1847-03-25
Letter from Mr.. Benton to tte President
WASHINGTON, March 6, 1917.

SIR: Without waiting for the formality OF
being presented with the commission OF Ma
ior General in the army Of the United States
I think it right 10 inform you al once that my
acceptance OF refusal of that high appoint
nen will depend entirely upon public and
national considerations, OF which you, your
self, will be the Judge. Personally ! can
have no wish for this office; but it you be-
lieve that can be of service 10 the country,
am willing TO lorego all private cons;dera-
tions-seperaie myself from my family, under
painful circumstances; resign my place in
the Senate, which is SO dear 10 me-and
proceed Immediately to the theatre of war.
My only stipulation would be for The pow
ers which deem necessary 10 success; and
these would be both military and diplomatic
the command o: The army and authority 10
sign preIininaries ofpeace, based upon terms
pre- viously approved by you.
/ beg You to believe, sir, that nothing sell
fish or personal dictates this proposed sipu-
Iation. There is no such thing in it. Ii pro
eeeGs from a thorough conviction thai, with
a subordinate command, could do no good
/ in the army; on the contrary, that my pres
ence there wo0id be IMPROPER aud nlschIev-
Gus; for am known, lrom.my public speech
es 10 disapprove The plans, both of the late
and of the present communicable defen
4 siye DolIcy of one and the San Juan of Ulua
attack of the other; and this being known
nv presence would operate as an lmpllet
censure on the two generals, and might make
me. in spite of myself, nucleus OF disc onleh
d in suhordination The command OF The
army. therefore is the only military position
which could hold init. .el-Q
Authority TO conclude peace, or at leas
To sion the preiminiries fpeace, deeu
Ihiuhlv essential to success, as II would Ell
able The commander-in-chief to take lnslan
advantage Of all passing events, military
poliiical to close The war.
Furnished with these powers, am vii
Hing TO make the sacrifices, and TO incur tn
responsibilities Of this high command; but
Iieaee it 10 YOU, sir, Tor your free and fina
decision; considering il as national ques
tiun, aHd new one, on which there is n
commitment, on either side, IN any thing iha
has passed.
Whatever may be the decision, my thank
, land gratitude will not moi be the less 10 vol
! for your unsolicited nomination of me 4
this high aPpuialment, nor 10 the Senate {"
Ins inslan. and unanim0us confirmation u. il
nor 10 the House Of Representatives for ii
three times virtual election of me 10 be III
The Evansville journal., 1847-03-25

RELIEF FOR TIE STARVING Liberal
PRoposITroNs.-We are graiified 10 be able
TO lay before the friends OF iceland and Scot
land, the following generous offers of our
friends. Messrs. TAYLOR & HARVEY, OF this
city, and Messrs. MARTIN s. SrocKwELL, OF
New Orleans. So long and SO favorably
known TO The people of the whole Wabash
country, these gentlemen have, by the noble
and disinteresed philanthropy here esinced,
completely bound themselves in the regard of
our people. We delight 10 record such no.
BILE deeds, and trust they will serve 10 increase
the exertions of The friends of humanity
everywhere. The following are the letters
spoken off:
The Evansville journal., 1847-03-25
THE PRESIDENT 10 MIR. BENTON
WAsBINGToN March @ lS47

SIR: have given to your letter ofthe 9Th
instant the consideration which its importance
demands. In tending TO you the appoint
ment of Major General in the army, | earn.
estly desired the country should have the ad
vantage ofyour conceded ability and mill
tary knowledge, your intimate acquaintance
with the Mexican character, and your ia
miliariiy with their language and political
condition.
Immediaily after your nomination as Ma
jor General had been unanimously confirm
ed by the Senate, carefully examined The
question whether possessed the power 10
designate you-a MAJOR Generate the
chief command of the army in the field
The result of this examination is, | am con
strained 10 say, settled conviction on my
mind that such power has not been confer
cd upon me by the existing laws.
am fully sensible of the exalted patriot
ism which could alone have induced you 10
make the personal sacrifices TO which you
would be subjected IN assuming even the
chief command of the army in Mexico; and
duly appreciate the reasons you have assign
ed, and which may, fear, prevent you from
accepting your appointment as Major Gen
eral If, on further reflection such should
be your decision, shall learn it with deep
regret
| am, sir, with high consideration, very
speclfuly, your obedient servant.
a JAMES K. POLK.
To Major General THos H. BENTON. Wash.
inglon.
The Evansville journal., 1847-03-25

There is a fearful responsibility resting some
where,. gays the Bulletin, 'sior this STATE of
things, and if it is followed by the defeat or
capture of Gen. TayIor's army we should pity
our worst enemy, if he had TO abide the ''wak
ed wrath" ofthe American people. The great
and obvious error has been in reducing The
force of General Taylor, to SO great an extent
and stripping him Of al! his regular troops
II he had been permitted to retain 1000 regulars
as a nucleus for the volunteers to raIley around
and depend on, it would have doubled the elh-
cheney ofhs army, as all must acknowledge ge
the disadv antages of force, exclusively COM
posed Of volunteers, deficient in driIland dis
cip!ine and without regular trained aed educ a.
ted officers. The plan of the campaign was no
doubt arranged by the cabinet previous TO the
departure OF Gen Scott from Washington and he
has been authorised 10 direct 10 take the whole
regular force with him to Vera Cruz leaving
Gen. Taylor not only with an inadequate force
but the whole bank Of the Rio Grande utterly
defenceless in state that invited attack--as Mr.
Calhoun justly said that the Administration
blundered into the war and have gone on blum
derng through the whole progress OF it. and
they have now put the cap sheaf upon all their
errors.
The Evansville journal., 1847-03-25

G-The captain Of the schooner Pioneer,
from Lobos Island on the 1st., and 'fampico
on the 3D., has arrived al New Odeans and
reports thai on the 29lh tlt., between fifty
and sixty sail OF vessels left Lobos and Tam
pico with troops and munitions of war Of ev-
cry description for the bombardmenl ofVera
Cruz Every vessel in the harbors. steam
boats, and sailing crafts Of all kinds, were
enlisted in the service, and departed as soon
as they cocid possibly be loaded. Gen. Scott
himself is reported TO have said that the al
tack would be commenced on the 10Th OF
this month. and this was generally believed
at Tampico when the Pioneer left. News
from that quarter may be looked for soon.
The Evansville journal., 1847-03-25

0rThe correspondence between Mr.. Polk
and Mr. Benton will be found in to-days pa
per. Read it. II is The richest specimen OF
cool impudence on the part of Benton, and
covering and serEle fawning on that of the
President, ever exhibited. 1t was the fear
Of creating powerful rival for the Pfesi-
dency, and not The fear of doing wrong. that
constrained" Mr.. Polk 10 deny the impu-
dent demand OF Benton.