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Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1848-02-23

Last week, stated that the petition present
ed in the L. s. House of Representatives the
lltlI by Mr.. King, OF y. Y. from 1900 me rnber rs
OF the Soc iety of Friends, 'laiL the ia
bic by a vote of IS to 63,'' it should have been
..orde,ed to be print cd by that vote. Tho fol-
lowing is u copy OF the petition:
To he Senate and House Of Representa- Of The
United States, in Congress assembled:
The memoria! of The Representatives OF the
yearly meeting OF the Soclcty o. iFirh nos re-
specifically shewe;h-
That Your memoriaii>ts regard with deep r.
gret and sorrow. The existence and continuance
Of the war between this country and MeNlco-
We are not nsensble Of the Importance and
responsibility OF appearing as petitioners before
the constituted authorities of our country. put
we are constrained under deep sense Of the
unrighteous new and vast practical evils insepa-
rahiy connected with again earnestly 10
solicit your ser ious attention 10 II
While your memorialists are convinced that
all wars and fighting are contrary to the spirit
and precepts of the Gospel Of Christ. and are
forbidden TO Christians they are aware that car
, cumstanees sometimes attend the prosecution
thereof. which may much increase their ca'amI-
ties. How far the war in which this country IS
now engaged with Mexico pariakes of this char
acter, it may not become US III thus rnenoFiaii-
zing YOU TO decide. But in addition to the many
thou sands of NexIcans, among whom are great
numbers Of women and helpless children. who
have fallen on the field OF; battle. or IN the cap
ture of cities is the fearful fact that the lives of
! thousands of our fellow citizens have also been
sacrificed in this strfr. increasing in no small
degree the number of widows and the fatheriess
/ Nor can we but dep.ors ths.crcumstance that
| our citizens now compose an invading army
within the acknowledged territory of neigh
boring nation toward whom this country has
heretofore been on terms of anlity and peace.
| And your menIorialists would entreat You. as
the Representatives OF the nation, calmly TO take
into your consideration the responsibility efyour
| present position.
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1848-02-23

LIyErrooL AND HosToN TELEGRAPH.-
Mr.. @ Reilly is said 10 be weaving the
" est over with wires like d basket He
proposes to construct a telegraph from st.
Louis 10 Fort I.eayenworth, and offers TO
put tup ..wishin ninety days after the sum
Of $4,000 shall be subscribed and secu-
red along the proposed linc;" and he adds
that he will extend his wires 10 the Pacific
within twelve months after Congress shall
have authorized han 10 do il. We learn
from the ST Louis New Era, that the great
Liverpool and Boston telegraph viii cross
tne .c.lowing points:
1t will begin al liverpool and extend to
Manchester: thence 10 London: thence TO
Dopcr. whence messages VIII be transmit
ted b. fast steamers to Calais: thence TO
Paris; thence through large intermediate
places 10 Bremen. Hamburger. Dantzic,
Riga and St retershurch thence touching
1T Archangei across Siberia to the Asiatic
shore of Behring's Straits: thence MESA
ces will be conveyed across this strait (aS
across the straits of Doverl TO the Ameri-
can shore: thence down the northwest
coast TO Oregon; thence to Santa Fe:
thence across the plains TO independence
where il will connect with the line from
Philadelphia Of some Two thousand five
hundred miles. which Mr.. O'Reilly vii
have constructed within IS months.
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1848-02-23

DISTRESSING DEArn.-Some weeks
since. little boy. son Of a Mr.. Scgar.
residing in Perry, in this county. was bit
ten by dog. bu, having no suspicion that
the dog was rabid. no remedies were used.
The boy attended school-on Monday
or Tuesday of last week. he complained
Of soreness about the lungs and chest; a
physician was sent for, who prescribed as
IS usual we believe in cases of phenomo-
mia. The day following. all the horrid
symptoms of hydraphobia began TO exhibit
themselves: during the night of the Cd day.
death ended his suflerings. He was a
bout ten years Of aSc.-FaiasriiIe Tel
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1848-02-23

GovreS.SG PRINCIPLES OF RELIGIoN.-
Those who cry down moral honesty cry
down tha. which is great par, of religion
my duty towards God, and my duty to-
wards man. What care 10 see man
run after sermon. if he cozen and cheat
as soon as he come home! On the other
side. morality must not be without religion:
for if so. it may change as see convent
ence. Religion must govern it. He that
has not religion to govern his morality. is
not dram better than my mas,itf dog: SO
long as you stroke and please him, and do
not pinch him, he will play with YOU as
finely as may be. He is very good mo-
"a. nastiff; but if you hurt him. he will fly
in your face, and tear out your throat.
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1848-02-23

Everywhere throughout the country VIC
form by dentists, surgeons, and Physi.
clans. ...
GFAin't il wicked TO rob a hen roost,
Iin2 That's great moral question,
Sam; we've not time 10 argue il; Jest hand
me down another pullet.'-tSi. Lou. Rcr
Uncle Sam, amt il wicked TO steal
land, That's great moral question,
nephew. and this is no time 10 discuss il.
W ait till we get it all snugly annexed. and
then we II talk over the matter a, our Ieis-
urc. Go up to San Louis Po,osi now,
hand me down another province.
Cincinnati Atlas.
The Millerites are holding protractcd
meetings at lie Roy, y. Y. May next as
been fixed upon by these people as the
time for the Second Advent.
IMPORTANT FROM TExAs-In the Tex
"a Leg stature, not long since, a petition
from thea citizens of Henderson county.
praying the Legislature TO pass an act
prohibiting the citizens of said county
from wearing beard on the upper lip over
one inch in length was read. and referred
70 the committee on the pcniicntiary,
\ Philadelphia Physician has tried Chic.
roiorn, for Asthma, in his person. with emi
neut success. He was relieved in a few
. minutes.
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1848-02-23

MrRDrR-We understand that an ATTRACTIONS
murder took place, Il few days ago, West oil
Martinsvil.e in this county. The parties con-
ccrrcd were two men by the name Of Cox and
Gladden.; aud the cause Of the murder is 81 id to
be as follows: 1t appears that GLADDEN. employed
Cox to make some rails. which were have
bee n doue bv the 2Jill of December iast-he fail
&C, to 90 the job according Contract; but came
TO GLADDEN., a few days since, for the purpose OF
m,l;uc the rails. lie found GLADDEN. at wo ri
near his residence, when an angry aiiercati OF
arose between them, which was terminated BY
Cox taking up an axe. aud killing GLADDEN. on
the spot Cox immediately fled. and was pur-
sued by a brother If the deceased. We have
not yet heard of his arrest--Moorescia Mr.
gan CO. Ia Cayvn.cie, Feb. IL.
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1848-02-23

Use OF ToBACco.-There IS an article
much used III various WAYS. though not
as an allnlcnt. fhe deleterious effects O.
which on the assmilatino organs require
to be briefly noticed: namely. tobacco
Although contesscdly one Of the most yir-
ulent poisons in nature. vet such is the fas-
cinatlng influence Of this noxious weed.
that mankind resort to il in every mode
tleT can devise to ensure lis SUPPLYING
and pernicious agency. Tobacco disor
dcrs the asan4.Iatina functions in general.
but particularly, as believe the assiniia-
ton Of the sacc'iarinc principle. | have
never, indeed been able to trace the de-
vcioprnent of oyalc acid to the use Of to-
bacco, but that some anaia 1ous and equal
" poisonous principle (probbabv OF an
acid na'ure}is generated in certain indi-
viduais ~ It's abuse il evident from their
cachetcic looks. and from the dark and
often ercenish yellow tint Of the blood
The severe and peculiar dYspeptic symp-
toms sometimes produced by inveterate
snufi-taking are well known: and | have
more than once seen such cases terminate
fatally with malignant disease Of the stofn.
ach and liver Great smokers, also. cspe-
cially those who employ short pip pes and
scaars are said - be liable 70 cameron,
ALLEGATIONS Of the lips. But it happen,
with tobacco. as with delctcrious art cles
of diet. the strong and healthy sli1ff,1r com
parativply little. " i.iIe the weak and prcdis-
E posed t. disease. fall victims to is poison
ous operations. Surely. If the dictates o
reason were allowed 10 prevail. an article
81 injurious to the health and 50 offensive
IN all its forms and modes Of employment
would speedily be banished from common
uSc-proW on Stomact Uiacd5es.
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1848-02-23

Each looked at the other. ado YOU
think my disguise completel'' said She,
IL know you both as you are
The faces OF both young men were Grim
son: the one with shame, and the other
with surprise.
We have but one word more to say
She now lives the happy wife Of Charles
Vernon. She went not empty handed with
the bestowal Of her hand; he became the
possessor Of gold, silver and lands.
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1848-02-23

Henry \. Wlst.--Tae Baltimore Patriot thas
describes the political whereabo of this dis
tingul-hei member of '.ii.- ci.ivalry:
The public may be curious to learn some-
thing Of this erratc gentleman. The seeming.
privacy into which he has retired since his re-
turn from RIO. and the contradictory reports OF
the manner " hjCh has difficulty " IN the Adj
rniuistraiton ii Washin uton about his recall had
left the public mind III suspense about hIm-if
the public mind takes any note Of him all !,
winch Is Just very improbable. SUI the
rious may like to know what political move he
IS about TO make. II III satisfy such. II least.
learn from the y" orcesterf Md Shield that Mr..
- ise IN speech made at Drummonctown. Va
last week, declared himself, We learn, favor
of the with Mexico; aud IN favor OF Tie an
ucNution of the whole Of that country the
United States! lie st,sfains the AGniniSt ration
30 tar IN all ITS measures respecting the war,
cept that 1t has not been vIoie nj enough and Of
course advocates Il vigorous prosecute ii II for
territorial indemnify. He also alluded the
difficulty he had with the President when tie was
speaker Of the House OF Reprcse Etativ =. nd
ach wleC gcG himself IN the wrong lie IS a0io
ldeI titivl wIih the Administration Tartt. but
how long he VIII remain one can tell ="
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1848-02-23
"a Flare .lE,."

Father Richie, the Executive Editor,
& Mr.. Nilmot, oitlic House OF Rcpresen-
fatives. have recently been drawing each
others political portraits. Although at'i-
fling incident per So, still it exhibits ia true
colors the degrading influences and ten
denotes Of modern Locoiucoi,'m. The
cohesive attractions of the spoils of office.
nnites black spirits and white blua spirits
and grey in the same political Brotherhood
but when the time for a new appofilon-
ment approaches, a fight cnsucs, and
then we have faithful dclincat fchar-
meter, from brcthcrn of the same political
faith. We give Father Ritchic's and
Mr.. Wilmo,'s" portraits, as drawn each
.-You are wretchcd tool of a design
ING. intriguing. cold-hoodod politician
for his own selfish cnds''---savs " ilmui To
Father Richie; To which the Executive
Editor responds that the charge is the foul
mouthcd malignity of young dlSorgan-
izer:''-.You are dotard." exclaimS
Mr.. Wilmot. ave defy Your malice.
shouts the venerable Virgiuinn: General
Jackson asserted that Richie was the
greatest scoundrel in America quotes
Wilmot. 1--WE have been Injured 10 the VI
tuperation Of violent iactioniSts and trai-
torous proflisatcs," siir;eks Ri'chic-ior-
getting in his phrenzy tina, nc was SANDER
ing the memory ofthe ''grea attest and best.
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1848-02-23

Ii IS hoped the different candidates will not
take exception TO the positions IN which we an
nounce their names, attribute To partiailty
Tor a candidate because his annunciaiion appears
first the list; some ones name must come hrSi
and last and we wish it distinctly understood
that the Palladium expresses preference for
any candidate who submits to the noni mating
election; we merely say to the Wings: The
candidates are before you-seect whom you
please" The 'fee,' for announcing candid
ate will be found stated in our advertising terms
and all Wings. DESTROYS of becoming candidates,
will stake notice aud govern themselves accor-
dinghy
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1848-02-23
The National War Of 1912. and
Executive War of lSi7-s--I'he

The expenses Of the Government for
the three years during the war with Great
Britain-l812. '13. '1i-and including
the expenditures for the civil list, were
7G.3oi.coo.
Allowing the Mexican war to close in
1919. and taking the official estimates.
the expenditures Of the Government for
the three years will be s173.71l.7o9.
This IS L0eef9co EcoHomy'
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1848-02-23

social Party of the Sons ct Temperance.
The Sons of Temperance of both Divisions iii
this City, purpose having a social party in their
Hall on Saturday evening, Goth instant,-the
j anniversary of the establishment of the Order
in Richmond. Addresses will he delivered the
occasion by Br. d. B. WooDs, of CentrevlIe,
and others
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1848-02-23
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There will be meeting held at the Hampton
School House, on Saturday, l,h day Of March
next, for the purpose Of considering the propriety
OF constructing Turnpike Road from Rich
rnond to Newport. III that feel interested are
solicited to attend, prepared for vigorous action.
Come Que, come all, prepared TO take "tots' OF
stock MANY CITIZENS
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1848-02-23

W GRITTY OF NATuR ALlzATIoN.-ln the L. s.
senate. a few days ago, Mr.. DIX, from the Com
mtttee ON commerce, reported bill providing
for the bark Canton, which passed. This
vessel WAS built Of teak wood in the East Indies
nearly one hundred years since. She was origi-
naily owned by the Dutch East India Company,
but after various mutations Of fortune, recently
came under the haytien fag. Early las, " inter
she got ashore the mscie led e AT the mouth
of The Penobscott, where She remained combat
ting with the storms during the whole winter.
Bat the strength other tinbers, notwithstanding
ter great age, proved more than match for the
winds and waves, and she got off in the
spring and taken to Bath. where she had been
purchased. She vas found to be but lutte in
lured, was repaired and is now again navigating
the ocean. After passing through such or
deal. who will say that she is no, worthy to bear
the stars ana stripes.-Eostoa Jour.
1.-THE State Bank of Indiana appears 10 have
done well during the past year. The following
comparative exhibit shows an improvement in al
most every item:
NovISI7 Nov 'siG
Discount line. S3,n3S, 1G9 S3,oln.743
suspended debt, 4Gn.lI5 577,Gf7
Surplus fund, 453,44 1853
Circulation, 3CD6.452 1896 533
specie, l,G-3g7g I6g3Gl7
Eastern depositcs. s:}o ,aGo 37o,353
Besides improving the condition Of the Bank
very essentially. the average div idends Of the
thirteen branches have been - per cent for the
year The capital stock being S2,0~1, -14-;hc
State owing SOC. 0Jl, and individuals I,lII, ECO.
The state deriving some $4,000 income from
its bank stocks.
PRIzE WIr.-The following conundrum
took prize lately offered i'll Pittsburgh:
Why is new born baby like FAITH
Because it is 1.-The substance of things
hoped for-the evidence Of things not
seen.
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1848-02-23

CONGRESS.-The proceedings Of the IA
tonai legislature contain but little of interest
The ten regiment bill Is still under discussion in
the Senate, and when its frte will irauspire is
uncertain. The result Of this vote is look ed to
with much anxiety.
We will next week publish the late speech of
the Hos. &. b. SMITH
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1848-02-23

NIAGARA FALLs.-The process OF
hanging a cable across the gorge below
Niagara Falls. where the international
Bridge" is to be suspended, was as we
learn from the LockPort Courier. accom-
plished in the following manner:
Irvine was first sent across the chasnl
attached 10 a kite. This done the process
Of drawing over cords of increased size
and strength was an easy and. simple
task.
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1848-02-23

4 nd they earnestly desire that in your DELHI
erations upon this none subject. you may
be directed By tlst Il isdom which has for its
the doing unto others : would have they
should do unto 10 adopt measures for the
speedy terminal Of This war. and that the
Prospect oT after DAYS afford 10 you the
Election OF having faithfully discharged veur du-
ty tc yourselves TO your country end your Coo.
SAMUEL B0NCE, Clerk.
Providence. Y. |. 4lh day of the lst month
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1848-02-23
YEARLY MEETING.

The members of the Y. VI. Literary Associa-
ton, are reminded that their yearly meeting
takes place Monday, the sixth day Of March
at which time President mo six Trustees are IL
De elected. BY osd-r OF the Trustees.
b. w. DAVIS, Seey.
Richmond, Feb. %, Ic4s-
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1848-02-23

Bic BoY-A correspondent Of Mann 5
Family Physician stated that son OF
Capt Charles Morse of Norridgewock
IL years Of age. weighs 1919 pounds
He stands 5fee, h:gh-measures foot 8
inches across the shoulders. 3 feet l /
inches round the hips-'ne arm IS foot
inches in circumference above the elbow.
thigh ? feet inch, and the leg foot and 6
inches
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1848-02-23

PEAcE.-I'iic eastern papers contain
man" rl.nOrs. suriniscs. aiiirtnatIoHs and
contradictions in relation 10 peace. 1t IS
not oHcidI/y asccftaincd whether I,'ist. on
his otoa responsibility, had concluded |,
treaty. and the designs of the adninistra-
ton in rerarC! II the future are also un-
known. The organ oi the President talks
of nothing but il vigorous prosecution Of
the war. :. indemnify" security" &c,
and the President refuses t. answer ques-
tons propolnded TO him, 50 that the whole
nation is III "a state Of uncertainty as TO
when we are TO have peace. on what terms,
or at what cost
Mr. Sewer. III" Senatorial organ, III lis
recent speech declared that no t...atI or
project has been received. Sc. inc :
mon. the newspaper organ Of the 'dininis-
tration, says there is no information con-
firming the runors Of a treaty or projects
OF Il treaty.
But .Galvieus.s - who writes officially
from Mr.. Secretary Buchanan. saws that
the above dcnials are wholly Unauthorized
and untrue Western S'ur.
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1848-02-23

The Associate Of the JeiIcrsol4iau tripod
threatens to use 'hickory stock IN striking a
Tyre L!iarJ." We hope he Will keep cool and
not iniiic, such in ury on himself
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1848-02-23

NJ The Legislature Of Indiana adjourned
Thursday morning last
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1848-02-23
Wednesday. February 23rd. ISIS.

For President,
\ WING. 4 WHOLE WIG. AND
NOTHING BIT y WING.
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1848-02-23
For Representatives.:



awe are authorized to announce Stephen
'si,eHa:is, of Wayne township. as a candidate
to repre- sent Wayne county in The House Of Rep
reseutatives Of TIE next Iniiana legislature; sub
jet to decision Of the Wings at their April
!. eliminating election.
13-We are authorized to announce T-s'c:sfsks
Il. Spencer, OF Green township, candid :
ale to represent u aync co. in the low"r branch
Of the next Indiana legislature; SUBJECT to The
decision Of the " hig nominating election
g. We authorized to say t!at D.a.slE
Conn MINORS. is It candidate for the nomination
of Representative in the lower branch Of tie
next la. legislature, the Wing nominating
April election.
Solomon, Meredith, is "a candidate
for Reprcsc ntatve in the next le gi>lature OF la;
subject to decision of the Wings at their April
nominating election.
T3-atcpllcas Il. stanton, we are autho-
rized announce as a candidate for Representa-
tive in the next legislature Of Indiana; subject
to a decision Of the Wings at their nominating
election in April next.
1--we authorized TO announce Jacob
Es. Julian, a candi late for Representative
subject to a decision Of the VI higs at their uon-
mating election in April next.
Candidates for sheriff:
GIVE are authorized to announce
0 Il n c. p 6 6, as q candidate for
SHEKlFf. subject t. the decision OF the
Wings at their April nominating election.
| IS1-pa:a-
| 0-rWc are author,zci to announce Paul
Larsh, as i candidate for SFEGlFF. sab
.iect TO the Nhis nominating election in
April next.
/ -litsGrS. UJf1oray g. DariS:-Io on will
please announce Abel Evans. as "a can
didatc for SHERIFF. subject to the W ing
nomination in April
CEETRI:y LILLE, Jan. Goth, 1348.
! Ticssrs UoIolrag &. DariS:-lou viii
please announce William Widup, as a
Candidate for SHERIFF, subject To the
" his Nomination al tho 4,pr.l election.
Very Respectfully. ours, &c.
L$l-paid.I y True y me-
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1848-02-23
Raising the Vyind ia Mexico.

The United States Collector ofihc Gus
toms az Natamoras. has issued circular
To- the NeNicans. announcing To them var
iOuS kinds of business. To carry on which
he is authorized 10 issue licenses receiving
IA fixed amount tor the license for MIR.
Folks government. I'm the schedule of
business To be carried on under the license
and patronage of Mr.. Polk : Collector. the
following deserve particular notices. Cock
Pts. Biifidrd iabics. Gambling Houses.
ana manHt0ciEries OF Li9u9rs' Ia tho
opinion of President Polk. tho establish
mon, and protection otcock- pits and gam.
bling houses. is to be particularly cared
fora portion of the profits. in the shape
i of license money; Ia come into the Treas
urv of the United Staies--thc Treas urv
of "A ''moral and religious people," and
this, we suppose is carrying out the des-
tiHg of the free people ofthe L. States! A
grand enterprise! The Louisville Jour
nal saws:
Santa Anna is the prince of cock fight.
crs. That that great military genius has
doubtless acquired his consurninaic knowl-
edge of military maneuvres by profoundly
studying the tactics to which gane-cocks
resort when endcavoring to circumvcrt
! their enemies. II may be that President
Polk permitted the great cock fighter 10
return 10 his native soil, feeling assured
that his presence would give n prodigious
impulse 10 the business of cock fighting
and cause n vast increase in the number
of cock pits. to the enlargement Of the re.
ceipts into the nited States Treasury.
The collection of revenue from cock pits.
gambling houses. billiard tables. &c. il
worthy of the man who goes TO church
every sunday. and is SO prodigiously rcli.
rious on that dav thai he will not rs long
as it lasts. permit any man 10 speak 10 him
on any other than spiritual subjects.
Mr.. Polk asserted with prodigious EN-.
phasis in his last message that he meant
the people of Mexico should feel the bur.
den of the war. lie has now carried is
threat against them into execution, and
hereinafter every white. black. yellow. red
and mixed Mexican rascal who is able TO
be proprietor of game chicken cockpit
will be compelled to pay into our national
treasury the tax imposed on such luxurics
This is truly carving the burdens of the
war 10 the bu siness and bosoms on tho
I McXicans. Gin. Gaz.