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Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1848-01-26

county.
Tho Board Of Health Of this city report
two cases OF small pox. and two of vario-
loid. They are endeavoring to prevent
the spreading Of this disease, and some
of the citizens now manifest as much fear
Legislature on a former occasion.
January o2nd. 1913.
There is an immense amount of bust
ness before the Legislature. and it is in
crcasing rather than diminishing An eff
fort was made on Yesterday. in the Senate
to fix the time of adjournment on Monday.
the eth of February; but ii failed. |,
= :.~.,~--;i.I, Ia tx 81 Ga, Of oai,.,l.-
ment Whllc 50 much business is unfinished
Mr.. Murphy has introduced a bill in
cooperating company 10 construct rail
road from Richmond 10 New Castle in
Henry county.
Mr.. Stanton has introduced bill into
the House repeating tie law which re-
quires colored persons TO give security on
coming into the State. Also to give tuni-
tive slaves the right Of trial by jury
also. a bill securing 10 married women
their rights III real estate and personal
property, and bill giving 10 the respcc-
tive counties. such estates as may be lei,
in such counties. unrccIaimed by heirs. &
TO be appropri rated TO the common school
fund.
On Saturday, Introduced bill for the
incorporation Of the Union Literary Ins,i-
tutc located in Randolph county; also. a
bill providing for the election Of "A Board Of
Visitors to the State Prison, giving them
general supervision of the moral and re-
ligious instruction Of the convic;s, and the
general police arrangements Of the prison.
\ law has been passed. and received
the signature of the Executive, excmpting
all the soldiers in the Mexican war. from
this State. from State and County taxes
Ii will be well at some future dav. in ma
king up an account of the expenses OF the
war, to remember this item, which TO the
State of Indiana, in her present embar-
raised condition. may be large sum.
An effort is being made in the legisla-
ture TO fix some rule by which members
shall charge mileage. 1t is said. with
truth no doubt. that some Of the members
have charged for as high as 600 miles.
when in Justice not entitled to more than
half that amount
Mr. Stanton introduced resolution d.
recting an inquiry as TO the expediency Of
passing a law, preventing persons under
IS years Of age. from marrying, unless
they can read the Bible, and cast up ac-
counts. TO take effect some years hence.
thus giving those who wish to marry an
opportunity to qualify themselves for mar
riage. Mr.Orton of LaPorte moved TO a.
mend the resolution by adding the words:
unless he is good Wing" The amend
ment and resolution were adopted.
Joint resolution was few days since
introduced into the House, inviting Gen.
TAYLOR to visi. this State, and indianapolis
particularly.
The bill providing that vote shall be
taken at the next August election. to de-
,ernsine whether the people Of this State
are in favor Of calling Convention for
the purpose Of revising the Constitution
Of this State. has passed the Senate. and
will probably pass the House.
Congress 10 abou, to take me ssu res TO stop the
circulation Of the small deprecated Spanish
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1848-01-26

Boston Division meet on Saturday eve
ming OF each week. ct clock.
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n. A. GREEN. .aucttoneer.

HOUSEHOLD AND KITCHEN FURNITURE, PIANO
IL FORTE, BOOKS AND MUSIC AT AUCTION
On Thursday the I'D instant shall SELL at the residence
of Mr. Whitaker street, between 9th and 10th streets
(Parkers Row. at 10 O'Clock, M, an excellent lot Of
well kept furniture, viz
Mahogany sofa sdeboard dressing and other bureaus
Do hat rack dining and other tables
Do marble top side tables, bookcase, and desk
Do arm, rocker, and cane seat parlor chairs
Damask window curtains and ornaments
Venetian blinds and painted shades
Solar and other lamps, androns, shovels and tongs
China glass, and crockery ware among which a
fine French china tea and coffee set, so pieces, Dix
. on Il sons best Britannia tea and coffee sets
GOOD pan o-forte made by Chickering, of fine tone
and touch
Feather beds and bedding
High and low-post and trunde beds leads
Hair and other mattresses passage oil cloth
Three ply, ingram, and step carpets and rugs
Washstands and wood seat chairs
Cooking and other Stoves with good lot OF kitchen
requisites -
Also a lot of books We mention in part SCOTS Com
mentaries in six volumes, complete Encyoope-
dia of Geography; Miss Sherwood's and Miss
Edgeworth's works Shakspeare's works in vols.
complete: Greenbank's Periodical Library 3 vols.
complete Penny Magazine, well bound.
Also a choice and large collection of music for flute
and piano. -
Terms: An sums of and under S25, cash over S25 a
credit sixty and ninety days. for notes satisfactorily
dorsed, bearing interest. A. GREEN,
June l6-6t Auctioneer.
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Truth TrlunlphAntl
To the Hon. WIN. EUsrIs,
Secretary of War.

Mr. Bedinger, from the democratic portion of the Cor
mttee on Public Expenditures consisting of Mess
Bedinger OF Virginia, Clark Of Maine, Hall of Nilsson
and La Sere of Lousiana-presented yesterday to I
House most triumphant reply to the assault of
Strohm on Mr.. Walkers financial statements. 1t W
shown most clearly that Mr.. Walker had committed n
one of The errors imputed to him by the committee Will
the committee themselves had committed no less tn;
sixty four errors-exceeding thirythree millions OF do
lars All which is shown and proved. The vindcatd
of the Secretary is complete and conclusive. This reo
of Messrs. Bedinger, Clark, Hall, and La Sere We
misunderstanding 5s pages-aud entities these gent
men to the thanks of the whole democratic party.
shall publish the whole report in paper this wee
and will ask for it an attentive perusal.
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NEW GOODs.-The subscribers have this day received
IN additional supply of seasonabe goods most OF which
have been purchased auction at great sacrifice and in
of the advance of the season. will be offered
can now have them upon very advantageous Our
stock comprises complete assortment OF furnishing
goods in the city, such as
Carpetngs, floor oilcloths rugs, straw mating
White quilts, linen and cotton sheetings
Table damasks, danask napkins pillow slip sheetings
Table and piano covers, &c., together with other
article in our line.
In fancy goods our assortment unusually pete, Wis
Silk tissues French Bereges, Foulard and India silks
Black Gros de Rhines and rich black laces for vtses
Lace capes and chemisets with cuffs to match
Black lace capes, white Grape shaWls
Linen lustres, French lawns and chIn'zes
British CHIMES and gin CHAINS, Mt IN cents per yard
Ladies' misses, and boys hosiery OF every description
Clear lawns linen cambria and neede-worked handker-
chiefs from 81 to SO.
Irish linens. from Is cents the finest quality
Jaconet and Swiss inserings and edgings
Thread laces, edgings, and inscrtlngs
Also to be found store every article usually kept
all of which will be offered from this date at reduced
prices. L. H. HUE " w.
June 13-SwH
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entirely regulated by the crcumstanta requirements
the nation frcm time to time He paid high comph
ment TO MIR Cass as man IN private life, and legis
ator; and Mr. NJ could Judge from experience, as he
had sat with hun in the Senate chamber and had foi
months past watched him with a critical eye
Mr.. Smith took the stand when Mr.. Moor had closed
and stated that four ago he had in the same place
had the honor OF offering resolutions commendaioly oil
Cen Cass. and that at this time he felt pecuha pleas
in offering resolutions commendatory OF the same
gentleman. The resolutions are as follows;
Resotued. That we hail, with unmi3ged pleasure, the
ton statesman OF the west penera
lewis Cass of Michigan the chief magstracy OF this
Union in the approaching presidential contest HIS long.
tbe and exerons, In the most varied spheres
the service his country, have always been character
zed by true patriotism and sturdy devotion TO the pn
,pes of democracy; while his private life has been
pure and spoess his public services have been worthy
our highest admiration
Reso7ped That the nomination of Gen William O. But
r of Kentucky the democratic candidate for the vice
presidency, cordial appreciation In his charac
tremendously blended the qualities of the patriot
md the republican, the soldier and the His
great experience in public affairs united to his unbendng
integrity, pe-eminently qualify him fill the second Of
ice in the gift OF the people," with honor to himself and
usefulness to the country.
Rsored That in spirit OF devotion the principles Of
free and elective government and the
democratic doctrines embraced in the platforms adopted
ny the National Conventions OF the democracy in 1874 and
S4S believing do that those platforms, being based
the compromises of the constitution, the only
on which all the members of great confederacy
unite, and which Will give success to republican nst
tutions and permanency to glorious Union.
Resolved, That heartily approve of the of
delegates the late Baltimore Convention and that,
faction speaks louder than words the democracy of
Massachusetts will, the 7th Of November next, RATFY
of the Old Bay State
The resolutions passed by tremendous say
from all parts of the house; and after three free and hear
ty cheers for Cass and Butler the meeting dissolved
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PMtentces,
THOR impartinp information the subject Of inventions,
L and the application of chemical and echanical sci.
ence the agriculture, manufactures, and mines, and
procuring and defending paents in the United States
and in foreign countries, nr,,.
Professor w r. JOHNSON late Of Philadelphia, and
H. c. RoBBNs of Washington city, ito be aided by HAz-
ARD KNowIEs esq., late machinist of the United States
Patent Office associated themselves together for the
above branches of professional business
either their office, the Patent Office or before the
courts and will devote their undivided attention to Tor
wardng the of inventors others who may con-
suit them or place business in their hands Mr. Knowles
has for the past held the post of hachinist in
the United States Patent Office, and resigns that situation
in order to take part the present undertaking. His tai
and peculiar fitness for the important office so long
filled by him. have been fully recognised by inventors
wherever the office itself is known.
The Office Mcssrs j. u r. is on street, oppo site the
Patent Office, Washington, d. c. where communications
(post paid will be promptly attended exami nations
made drawings, specifications and all requisite papers
prepared and models procured when desired,
bic terms Letters of inquiry expected to be answered a
ter examinations had, must be accompanied by lee OF
five dollars. 50,
laws Messrs j. & r. will be assisted by legal gentleman
of the highest professional character and fully conVerant
with mechanics and other scientific subjects.
WASHINGTON, d. c., June l, 1913.
June 3-law3md&cp
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Speech Of MIR. Alien, senator from Ohio.

We have read the able and eloquent speech which was
delivered atAbany to the late immense ratification meeting
of democrats We indebted to late Albany Argus for
the report of it. We cannot do justice to the vgo OF the
masculine mind, the power of expression the Thoughts
that BREATHE and the words that barn of this master
speech Hsappeal to the democracy of New York to raj
ly. with their great party in the Union, to support the
Baltimore nomination. and the country from the in
trigues and corruptons of election by the House of
Representatives and to the Empire State from the
gross inequality to which such election would subject
her. would prove irresistible, except to the factious
and fanatics The advice, too, from the lips Of
man who is the "frend of Martin Van Buren,, and
warm advocate of his nomination in 1874" Will they
heed Will the barnburners hearken to this distinguish
ed man We doubt it, but all other sections of the
Union will profit by the speech, and it will give great
pleasure to publish it in the Union, and circulate it in
the Campaign"
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ga RUMoR CAN'T BR ooSrRADIcrED.- was an
nounced few days ago that General Taylor about to
visit Washington city. The Washington Union contradict
ed it, rumorcd (ays the Louisville Journa) that
he will visit Washington the 18th of March Can
tho Union contradict that f-PhH Inqnirr
mo one will be more happy to Gen. Taylor than
we shall be on the 4th of March next; and we cannot
contradict the idea that he will visit Washington wit
the Inauguration of his distinguished competitor 1t
will be an evidence Of his magnanimity, which shall
particularly admire. The expectation that he will visit
Washington for the purpose of officiating in his own
Inauguration is, of course, entirely of the question
The Union does contradict thatn1
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FLORIDA.

Resolutions unanimously adopted by the Florida Demo
cratic State Central Committee.
Resoived That the resolutions adopted by the
Democratic National Convention at Baltimore, embody the
prime Piles contained in the democratic resolutions
1884, and deserve i'm like manner the full Free cordial
tive jealous and continuous support of the democratic par
ty OF this State.
Resoived That the nominations of Lewis Cass for Pes
dent and William o. Butler for Vice President,
unqualified appreciation and that long these dsn
guished nominees stand upon the elevated platform of the
Baltimore resolutions will cordially support them, and
earnestly recommend them to the people.
JOHN p. DUVALL Chairman.
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The Lexington (Kentucky) Observer" paper in d
confidence of Mr.. Crttenden, after commenting on t
Generals views, as set forth in the Allison letter, say
cabinet which his sagacous discrimination will enaO
him to select from such men rs WEBSTER, CRIrTENiE
EWING, CLAYTON. and MANcUM no doubt that his a
mnistraon will rescue the nation from the radical pole
and measures of ocofocoism -
Where are Messrs. John Bell, Badger, and Grange
They have all been loyal Why should they be passe
by, to bring in Me ssrs Clayton and Mangum'
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OvR PRosrEcrs.-We have never known the democ'
party in better spirits its prospect of success more
couraging, than it is in this State. II any doubt
have been entertained before, the nomination OF 10y
has dispelled them all, and satisfied the most skeP
that this fall Ohio oH be democratic Chieohs Adrn'
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whenever wanted thing well DONE" said Gen La
ayete in letter written during the revolution 81 always
got a Butler to do it,"
The people of the United States good Vice Pres
dent and they will elect of the Butler family to
fill the place
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A Card 70 our Custonaers---We will render all
"A customers their the LIST OF July, and would
earnestly request Of them early Any of them
wishing their accounts before that time get them by
calling the store. ID. CLaGETT ~ co.
June 11--tlstJulyif
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EDWARD HARTE,
.qffOYaev at L0sC nsd advocate for Cinsn'~nts,
WASHINGTON. d. c.

WASHINGTON, ID. =.
Office Pennsylvania avenue, Jour doors above the
publication office of the Union.
Bounty lands treasury scrip, and pensions procured fo
soldiers and others entitled to them Also all
claims before Congress and the executive departments oil
government attended to with promptitude.
June l4--lm.
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r OsT.-A Gold Bracelet with three topaz SETS with a
IL small locket attached
The finder by leaving at this Office, addressing VIM
r. through the post office, will be handsomely
June l6-dlw
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We have been furnished by the Post Office Departn
with the following circular, which we publish for !
information of posmasters 1t will be seen that there
no necessity for the employment Of agents TO secure
increased compensation allowed by the late law
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1848-06-22

r PICTURES ON sHAKsPEARE, by H. N. Hudson. in
IL vols, limo F. TAYLOR.
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TAYLOR is strong at the SOUTH but apeak at the north y
1t may say this of his nomination, but of his election
We are at some loss know where hes get his votes
in the south None but mailman would claim Virginia
for him. He will strive for North Carolina and perhaps
get it, but them we too will strive for it, and perhaps
win it. He will not, in all probability, receive the votes
of South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Alabama, Missis
spp or louisiana Tennessee is of the great battle
grounds of the campaign; but if democratic friends
in that highly State (weang the honors of
presdences do their duty the democracy of the Union
to whose they indebted for the election of her
two distinguished citizens, Tennessee can no longer be
claimed for the opposition We brother editor
in Wisconsin, that speak in all soberness and truth
when express these opinions about the vote of the
south Let the northwest do her duty well as the
south, and all will be safe in November next
The :" Wisconsin" gives piece of information
about its State, which available in the campaign
DrsAFFEcrIoN IN THE WING RASKs-There many
wings dissatisfied with the nomination the chosen
candidate of the southern that they should
yanize they could poll than the Tayloes. The
friends of Mr. Clay and General Scott feel Justly indignant
the way their candidates sranged by the
featured Of Texas oiceseekers exceeds any thing
in the annals of political profigacy.
The Cincinnati Herald (aboon) of the 18th reioices
in the zeal with which the advocates of free territory
pressing their views. They were to hold another
peoples convention" they call it, which to
meet at Columbus Ohio, on the Goth and 2lst Instant
This movement is felt principally in the Western Re-
serve-in Stark, Ashtabula, Medina, Summit, &c. The
Herald flies the name Of John Hale as its candidate
for the presidency 1t scomfuy asks the Taylor men
what they think of the confagration which runs
through the Western Reserve.
The free territory aboonists of Ohio are seeking
coalition with the barnburners of New York In 1885
the democrats OF that State would have spurned the very
idea; but they stand upon similar platform; and
should be surprised to find their desnies united
Taylor, of "Signal" memory, announces that he is
about to attend the Utica convention of the 22d hs day.
as delegate from the free democracy of Ohio Fanati-
csm makes us acquainted with strange bed fellows
Mr. B. F Butler Uhe author of the anti abolition letter
of old and Mr.. Cambreeng "a native of North Caro-
na) very apt to find themselves strange company
The political almanac predicts omnous conjunctions in
these days, well much thunder and lightning
@y We reserve Mr. Crittendens speech at Pittsburgh
for bcnne bouehe hereafter.
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CIRCULAR No. 55.
AUpIroR's OFFICE, P. o. D.;

AuprroR's OFFICE, p. o. D.,
June 10, los
SIR On the 18th Of May last, an act of Congress y
passed authorizing the rates OF commission allowed w
ma sters bv the act LIST March, 1S7 be computed u
the amounts of postages collected in quarter instead
pom the amounts collected in year. provided by 4
act and directing that the accounts settled upon the prln
of the yearly computation should be reopened and ad
ed upon the principle OF the quarterly computation
WILL perhaps be agreeable to you TO know, that have
time in acting upon the provisions of this act and
having already readjused your for the LIST qua
lS47, find that you entitled to s. cents for ths
creased commissions for that quarter.
1t will not be more than month so, hope; beioT
succeeding quarters, including that to 3lst March,
will be readjusted, when you will be Immediately adv j
of the amount be credited you for the whole Pe
say from LIST January, l8H, the 3ls March,
your service terminated pro. TO the last mentioned o
and, in that case, to the date of such termination
effect of such credit when given, will be to enable J"
retan equal amount OF the funds then in your ha
thereafter to be coilected-or to receive payment
amount from the departmental the credit cannot be
liqudated. But, in event is necessary for YOU
expense yourself, TO employ agent in connexon
this, any other business you may have with the
Office Department.
am, very respectfully, ~,
p. G.. WASHINGTON, Audi" II
-, esq, Postmaster at
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RATIFICATION MEETINGS.

From the Boston Times
Grand Ratification Meeting Of the Democracy Ina tn,
.Old Cradle OF Liberty"
Agreeably to announcement, the democracy OF Suffolk
and vicinity assembled at Faneu Hail. last evening, to
hear the report OF their delegates to the Baltimore
vention and to rafy the nomination which there
made of General Lewis Cass and William O. Butler to
the respective Offices of President and Vice President OF
the United States At eight o'clock, the hour of assem-
bling the hall filled to OVERLOOKING with dense
of the democracy the real bone and muscle of the
community, and the spirit and enthusiasm manifested
the occasion of the most cheering character
Bile feeling OF patriotism seemed to animate the immense
assembage, and the addresses of the speakers
ceved by loud and repeated cheers Indeed, spirit OF
determination evinced on the part of all to enter
upon the political with the untiring ener-
ges. and to labor till their efforts crowned with vic
tory.
AT the appointed hour the meeting was called to order
by Mr. George Savage, who announced that the Com
mittee Of Arrangements had reported the following
named officers the organization OF the meeting; which
report was unanimously adopted
PresiIent-JoHN T. HEARD, ESQ
Wee Prcsidents-lsAAC ADAMS, of Boston
JAMES CHErvER, OF Boston
JOHN s. JENNEss, OF boston
SAMUEL PRINCE, OF Boston.
c. L. WOODBURY., OF Boston.
GEORGE HOOP of Lynn.
Gas THOMPSON, of Charesown.
AARON HoBART, of Wrentham.
OrIs SHEPHERD, of Dorchester.
Amos STEVENS, OF Roxbury.
Secre.aries.-T. HARRIS SMITH,