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Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1849-05-16

BIRD DISPATCH 10 o clock p VI.
The Mayor issued a proclamation this
afternoon calling on the citizens to pre-
serve peace He expressed his firm de-
termination to uphold the laws.
Several military companies were order
ed out
AT 7 O'Clock this evening the mob COM
menced gathering. and in very short time
they numbered several thousands. A
meeting was held in the Park, viii ch was
addressed by Captain Rynders Of the En-
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1849-05-16

Joseph 4. Wright, the loco candidate
for Governor, the Indiana Journal says:
memory should he conclude to visit
Wayne, Randolph, Henry and other
counties of like notions. The one pre-
pared for the Southern part of the State
will not suit those counties. No man
who defends the Cass non-interference
doctrine on the slavery question can get
the votes Of majority of the people OF
this State for Governor, as Joseph will
find out on the first Monday in August
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1849-05-16

Tirginia.-Fourteen locos and one
Wing have been elected to Congress by
the people of the old Dominion. Can
any good come out Of Nazareth
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1849-05-16

SUB-TREAsURY-PRosPEc VI oDIFICArIoN.-
A Geographic dispatch to the Baltimore Sun. da-
ted w ashiugton. ID inst, states that i, is said
that the recomne niation of Vice President Fill
more. on tho subject of Banking Corporations
while comptroller, in favor Of the receipt of
State Bank Notes, secured by United States
Stock, for government dues. meets with favor
from Mr.. Meredith, and it is believed that some
such mod tica ton of the Sub Treasury will be
recomme nded to Congress at their next session,
by the Treasury Department.
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1849-05-16

The Wing Convention for the nomna-
ton Of a candidate for Congress is to
meet at Cambridge on Tuesday the 18th
of June next.
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1849-05-16

THE FLooD IMMIGRArIoN.-The num-
Der Of emigrant passengers arrived At
New York, last Tuesday afternoon after
one o'clock, was $3.50.
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1849-05-16

1--WE authorized to announce JESSE P.
SIDDALL a candidate for Probate Judge in
the place of G.. w. Whitman, resigned.
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1849-05-16
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Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1849-05-16

Tho following address. delivered before the
Social Lyceum in this city. in March last, by
JoMn Mcdowell, 10 published by request Of
several who were preseut.l-E Pal
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1849-05-16

What the duties OF the present generation
with regard to the uuionl--
In n mouarchy, man may he governed without
obtaining . knowled Of his country's institu.
,ions; but in . republic. country where the
people rule and the majority govern, It - esse n
TALLY necessary that every citizen should thor
ouRhiy unde rstand the principles Of his govern
ment. II 10 the first and greatest duty Of the
American to obtain a thorough knowledge Of his
country's institutions. The present safety rs
we'll ~ the future prosperity Of our country, de-
ponds upon the general intelligence OF the peo-
ple who compose it. Then, is il not the duty OF
the American people. to and every institution
which has for its object the education of the
American mindl Let US. i'll the language OF
w ashing ton in his farewell address, "Promote.
object Of primary Importance. institutions
for the general diffusion of knowledge Let
these words, spoken by him who achieved our
berties, sink deep in our minds. Let feel
that the pevpetuity Of our country and her in-
stitutons, depe nds upon the pure influence which
intelligence imparts. Let US, rs Anne ms.
s.frown Indignantly upon every attempt to sever
this Union" Let US regard him rs a traitor, nd
his doctrines ~ treason, who would advocate
sneh !. measure. He cannot he regarded as a
safe counsellor, or a friend Of mankind. who
would for party purposes, or from sectional feel
inRs recommen nd such u measure;-a measure
which. if eonsumn,ated. would blast the fares'
prospects Of man and destroy the nobiest gov
sPnnent Of the universe. How mean and de-
graded will that man appear. in the eyes Of all
pO>terity, who shall have been instrume ntal in
Destroying such benign institutions! And how
dark will that sgs appear which has to record
- its darkest deed, the destruction Of such ines.
timable blessings-the dissolution Of such hap
py and prcsperou form Of government. Let US
rsmemb~r. that "eterDai vigilance is the price OF
liberty" and that IL we would wish to leave
thses gIorious Institutions to our posterity, We
must keep tisesss vigil ~ to their preservation
Lat thsss principles Of just compromise anc
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1849-06-01

Deserf,rs.- John H. Wheaton and Edward Phelan
two desertsrs from the y; s. Navy, were brought up
they deserted in March last from the u. s. sloop Of
war Albany. at Cuba. A reward was offered by the
comm ander for their apprehension They subse-
quenty arrested and given In charge to the u s.
sui at St. Jago de Cuba who sent them home board
the sander to be dealt with according to law Upon
investigating the matter, the civil authorities here
found they had Jurisdiction, and they transferred
them to the officer In command ct the Navy Yard,
Brooklyn
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1849-06-01
Brooklyn City Intelligence.

continued fndispOstti0n OF truman smith. Esq, she
Police Justice Of this city Court OF Special Sessions
was held yesterday before Justices John B. King and
John C.. Smith The court room was filed with large
assenblage Of the lower class of the city
Who either from motives Of curiosity because they
compelled to be there were present.
Don.ly and Michael Towsey, examined on scharge
of breaking in the door Of Mechoir browni
and, after being reprmanded by justice Ming VINO re-
marked that they very bad boys were dscharged
upon promises Of better BEHAVIOUR IN 'usc ,,,u,
.1ssauh and Batfery Two brothers named william
brown npd Theodore Brown, connected py fraternsl
ties nppeared in court having made cross complaints
against each other in relation TO an alleged Assault aud
sross ant Of some money affair William pleaded his
c.use mot eloquently, and was allowed to gopn his
own recognizance. Theodore was fined S. to stand
till the fine IL paid lie was also bound over
to keep the peace towards his brother
ISLANDER and .4buse-A number Of Murphys, Brennans,
Reaches, &C.. In all about q dozen, were tried
Yesterday afternoon. The evidence showed that
there had been q regular system Of quarrelliug
and wrangng, for the last six months, between
two or three Irish families with the above cogno-
mems The following phrases used during the pas
sage of words IL amt lucky TO be in the street While
YOU re passipg;n She's not Of the breed Of the
ninety-eghts;n Give me . stick, aud I'll lash the
long-tailed vagabond;' WAT till ms back comes,
ty Of names which each called the other, aud which
would fill up nearly column. The defendants were
bound over to keep the peace one year
Contempt of Court.-A hard customer named James
L Hoare, was brought before Judge Kiug, to answer
the charge Of abusing his wife. Upon being remoustra-
ted with, upon his brutal and unmanly conduct he
squared himself of for speech and looking up Ia the
face Of the judge with drunken, quizsical lesr he
said. 4" ! don't damn for you, nor any (hie)
other Justice Judge King instantly committed tho
will undoubtedly be surprised to find himself In d.
vile.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1849-06-01
Common Pleas.

IN CHAMBERS.
MAY s1.-.aueged Fugitiue from Justice-The case OF
Margaret Bradley arrested for stealing watch In New
jersey came up today upon hearing his honor decid
ed that the Court Of Oyer and Terminer was In ses
sion he had jurisdiction, and ordered the prisoner
to be remanded
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1849-06-01

PRIZE FIcHr.-A prize fight took place yesterday,
down the river. The parties were Michael McCiee
and William Kelly; the match being for $500 a side.
We are informed that McGee defeated his adversary
easily In eleven rounds Every one to their tastc but
we think men might employ their muscles to ad-
vantage to themselves and the community, than in
bruising and mutilatipg each other.N o. Crescent,
nov 30
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1849-06-01

THE OVERFLOW AT New ORLEANs.-We have
accounts Of the crevasses at New Orleans, by the
mail, TO the 23d ultimo, but we omit them as the
telegraphic advces are much later. The Pr
cdyune however, gives the foowiug:-
The overflow has brought large numbers Of snakes
and other reptiles from the swamp up into the streets
LANCER snakes the most venemous known in this
country have been in the water, In several paQes
within the last Few days and learned from good
authority last evening that little girl, while wadins
In the water in ttubourg IRENE Saturday last was
bitten by something which se did not see and died In
afew hours afterwards. Persons should not
sarily expose Themselves in the water.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1849-06-01

Supreme COurt-(SenernI Term.
Present, Justices Jones, Edmonds, aud Edwards.
MAY 31.-Feir Qun Us. .9bei Whaton, Jr.-No. u,
taken up yesterday, is still under argument.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1849-06-01
United States Circuit Court


MAY 31.-Richard, rs Ldwrtnce; Brissac Us. Same
The arguments in these causes finished to-day.
The cause Of Allen Blunt Ut. al then taken
up; the argument is to be continued tomorrow this
mornng)
The Grand Jury to decide upon the case OF the
pilot OF the Empire tomorrow (this morning)
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1849-06-01


witness not to be away when Walker came, was given
before witness found the pistol Mrs w did not then
ray she afraid of WALKER when Walker came out
from the house, after the firing OF the pistol ne had
put his sack on aud had his umbrella under his
arm witness had remained In the hall on that day
until Walker took of his sack coat and hung 1t up,
and in and shut the parlor door she then went
down into the Kitchen and remained there till Mrs.
Wells came in only.
JAMES BnowN was the next witness called.-Witness
is policeman of the 18th ward; was on duty the day
Mrs w was shots IL about balf-pa 2; witness
the time In 4h near 10Th street. walking
up and down. 40 Lexington avenue few
aud saw Mrs Wells and the servant girl; raped
at the door, and they objected to his coming in;
witness said he was an officer she said, Wait mo-
ment and will let you In !" went In the room; Mrs.
there some three or four minutes Mrs. Walker was
lying between the door and the sofa in the front
Tor; while witness stood in the entry, DR.. Busheed
which leads to the parlor and looked I'M he pass
ed out, and as he went down the step, the servant
girl who stood at the door, said, Oh, you devil !,
witness asked her II that Was the man she said
nothing Mrs Wells spoke up and said, We don
know that he done IT." followed him out, and asked
a boy there which way that man went boy sa,a up
twenty fourth street, towards the railroad overtoox
him between Twenty.thrd and Twenty, iour' -
streets. Fourth avenue, and asked nun II
he was the husband Of that h sdy counsel
here arose. to how far the sayings OF s"ouio
be given in ~ evidence Judge huriout decided they
should BE- stricken out oil .ne s"I p
them A evidence lie (Waker) was walking at
rather over moderate gait, down town arrested MIN
and brsuqh hit the station house in rwenty-ninth
street and gave him In charge to Capt. Johnson OF
the Eighteenth ward =,
and Mrs. Hill lived at that time.
COUNSEL for prisoner then put the following ques-
tom. Did the accused before you arrested him, tell
You he was present when the lady shot!' aud
made an argument and speech upon this text COM
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1849-11-23
The Homo of Gen. Taylor.

the following language in regard to the vote in East
Baton Rouge, Gen. TAYLoR's parish. 1t tells the
tale The Advocate says:
'Tell it both far and near-proclaim it from the
highways and thoroughfares of the nation-let it
speak FORTH trumpet-tongued, from the housetops
and around the White House at Washington that
East Baton Rouge IS Democratic to the core that
odd lacks oacn Parish, which came within seven
of giving her vote to him, only last November, has
tried him in the balance found him wanting, and
now repudiates him! odd Joe JOSEPH WALKER,
the Democratic candidate for Governor comes in to
supply the void and aodtks into the Democratic aec
tons of the people with II horse power! Clio
rious reaction, indeed Still more glorious will it
be- if it turns out (Which we believe it wl that the
rest of the State has done wel-then shall Loui-
sana take her place in the noble sisterhood compo-
sing Ohio, Maine, Indiana, Alabama, Tennessee Con-
necticut, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Maryland,
Kentucky, Georgia, Virginia, Florida, Texas, and
Iowa-all of which have but recently, through the
voice of the people, declared themselves against the
Taylor administration"
DEMOCRATIC GAIN OF SEVEN THoUsAND-The New
Brunswick On. J Times has received the majorities
in the different counties of New Jersey at the late
election, and although the Wings have majority Of
the Legislature, the Democratic majority in the pop
ular vote is 3,608, making a gain Of nearly seven
thousand for the Democracy since the Presidential
election. Comment is unnecessary"
M1cH1GAN.-The Detroit Free Press, of the 18th
instant, states that BARRY Democrat has 404 ma
ority over LITTLEJoHN with six counties to be heard
from, which viii probably run up his majority te
AGO. that the Senate will probably consist of egh
teen democrats to four wings, and the House of Rep
resentatves about fortyseven democrats to nineteen
wings. $500 . z.,+< &
Bs~A fellow who affected to be dumb, and passed
himself off as a nephew of Rev ]. N. MAFFIT, hal
been arrested in Richmond, Va, an imposter-
The same fellow passed through this place few
weeks SINCE and we believe tssoldn of our cti
zens to the tune of some few dollars. He sold
pamphlet of seven eight pages. It is needless t.
say that second edition of Balaam's quadruped ha
been presented, the dumb speaking, and with aprett
strong brogue, too. He is said to be quite goot
hand at revival of religion, political barbecue
CALIFORNIA CoNvENTIoN following are tn
proportions in which the different States of the Unio
were represented in the Constitutional Convention
California. OF the members, there were as
From New York .....7 From Connecticut !
/ /" Maryland .......5 !" Vermont
S" Kentucky ....... 4 ..s"s Virginia -
u =. Ohio ...........3 " Massachusetts, :. J
New Jersey .....3
j Tennessee, Rhode Island, Pennsyl yania, Indiana
Missouri, Maine, each have one, and the remainde
are from California, Ireland, France, &c. In th
5 whole number, there are Il lawyers and 2 phys
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1849-11-23

Hon. T. BUTLER KING-The Washington Kepub'
lie learns with much regret that Mr.. King will pro
badly not be able to reach Washington in season te
take his seat at the opening of the next session o.
Congress. The fatigues and hardships OF the voy'
age and the passage of the isthmus in his prescnl
state would probably induce relapse that might b.
fatal .sa -
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1849-11-23

MIssIssIPPI.-The majority for Gen. QU1rMAN, the
Democratic candidate for Governor, from 5000 to
10000. All the four members of Congress are Dem,
ocrats. Mississippi is more Democratic than ever
Good for her
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1849-11-23

LAW SUITs AHEAD.-The new suspension Bridge
thrown the Ohio river at Wheeling, Va proves
to be obstruction to the navigation of that stream
steamboats, having been unable to pass under
it. Some of the proprietors threaten to institute
suits for damages against the Bridge Company, in
der to recover the amount of the loss which they al
lege they have lost by the delay The Press of Pitts
burg, Pa, seems quite excited upon the subject.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1849-11-23

CALIFORNIA MARRIAGE CoNTRAcT.-A private let
ter from gentleman at San Francisco to his friend
in New York, says: ........s ...,..
II have been as you know, over eight years in
California, and am yet unmarried. My friend, Mr..
c., has lately left for Scotland and have given
him commission to bring me out wife, of the fol-
lowing description Not less than six feet blue eyes
and auburn hair. l am either to marry her, or pay
forfeit of $4,000. do hope, as the coun-
try is little settled, about ten thousand first
rate girls will start for California; we have goods
enough, and gold enough; now give us some wives. y
| CULTIVATION IN THE UNITED STATEs-The follow
ing is approximate estimate of the proportion Of
lands in the respective States and Territories at this
| time under cultivation: l4le9
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1849-11-23

Tennessee, Rhode island Pennsylvania, Indiana,
Missouri, Maine, each have one, and the remainder
are from California, Ireland, France, &c. In the
whole number, there are II lawyers and 2 piysi-
clans. G.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1849-11-23
Per cent

This shows that, without our newly acquired ter
ritores there is so per cent of the United States
more than one-half uncultivated sEte f
n9@The amount of California gold received at the
Mint up to Saturday last, was three million seoen
hundred and thirty thousand dollars. +.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1849-11-23

ted Governor of Louisiana, by a small majority
There very full vote polled. So far heard
from, the relative loss of the Wings, as compared
with the Presidential election, is over fourteen hun
dred This is dull celebration of the anniversary
| of old Zach's victory in his own State
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1849-11-23

Missouri SENAToR.-Col. DoN1PHAN is spoken o.
as Mr.. BENToNs successor as Senator from Missouri
in case BENToNs friends do not succeed in obtaining
a majority in the next Legislature of that State.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1849-11-23

JuDGE BAYLY.---Some of the Virginia papers urge
the claims of JuDeE BAYLY as Democratic candidate
for the Speakershp Of the next House of Representa-
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1849-11-23

A PoTATo THAT IS PoTATo.-We have been pre-
sented with sweet potato, raised by Mr.. D. K FUrcH
on Topsail Sound, in this county, which measures
twenty -four inches in circumference is over foot
long, and weighs eleven pounds and quarter. We
think that this potato will be found pretty hard to
beat. "a few more of the same sort ~ would pro7i-
sion ship for California voyage
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1849-11-23

GEN. SAuNDERs.-The Raleigh papers announce
the return of Gen SAUNDERS late Minister to Spain,
with his family to that City fsss
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1849-11-23

BRITISH INDIA.-The country directly subject to
the British East India Company, contains about $780,
100000 of people, while the protected tributary
States, whose independence is merely nominal, will
amount to 100000 more, making the whole some
$50 100000 It is provided with army of 800, 900
men, whose support costs s7oOoO,oo0 per annum,
the revenue of India being only twice that amount.
There thousands of military officers brought from
Europe, whose appointment is source of patronage
in the hands of influential men In 1885, the public
debt of India, apart from that of England was $751;
OOO OOO the annual interest on which is nearly &c.,
100000. India is certainly an immense appendage
to be held by little island, ten thousand miles
distant. l.s .ef
The LAPSE OF CENTURT.-PETER KAHN, the
Swedish savant, and pupil of L1NNEus, made tour
through North America just century ago. Speak
ing of Pennsylvania, he says: .a
Coals there are Pennsylvania There are indeed
persons who say that they have Goals the
| province but it is not likely FIJI
Last year there nearly three million tens Of
coal brought to tide-water from the Pennsylvania
mines exclusive of the immense amount consumed in
the manufacture of ron and in the creation of steam
in the interior. Probably the total amount mined
will reach four million tons.
| A DELIGHTFUL PLANK RoAD.--We learn from the
last Fayetteville Caroinian that about mile of the
new Plank Road is already finished and in operation
It must be extraordinary Road for the Caroliniar
says: .sa n
/ aThe wagons which have driven over it, we under
stand, are delighted with it."
We regret that the carolinian has not informed u
in what way the wagons exhibited their delight
Perhaps they got on spree. q
i nrM PoussIN Is to be appointed to diplomati
ost near one of The South American governments
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1849-11-23

The PANoRAMA.--HuTcHINGs Panorama Of the
Mediterranean is now on exhibition at the Theatre.
We have not yet had the pleasure Of seeing it. but
hear it very highly spoken of by those who have,
and upon whose judgment we rely. See advertise
mens IN aaother column. ss Is. ,44 IS. !.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1849-11-23

THE GoLDsBoRo' PATRIOT, we are pleased to see, is
again under the editorial charge of Mr. VIM. ROBIN
SON. Mr.. ROBINSON will be assisted in the publica-
ton of the paper, by his brother, Mr. JOHN ROBIN
SON. We hope that the Patriot may live long and
do much service in the good cause besides yielding
handsome profit to its worthy proprietors.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1849-11-23

THE WRoNC MAN--A New YORK paper, HI ., e =
looisino certain article IN the fair hoped tnat 's
proprietor might become as rich as Lazarus"