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Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1849-02-07
Books by Subscription Rite.

4 large number of our friends and fel.
low citizens. including some who ought TO
have known better. were beautifully taken
in. day or two since, by professor in
that branch Of popular literature called
publishing books by subscription. Tho
gentleman, whose name is said TO be
Fildcn. protested to be obtaining sutscri-
bers for a new edition of Morsc's School
Geography. The subscription price was
10 be one dollar. and the excellencies Of
the work were set forth with that insinuat-
ing smoothness which is SO striking
characteristic of that species OF gentry.
lie visited none but the most distinguished
citizens. To their patriotism and love Of
the rising generation he pressed the work
as one unprec edcnted in its character and
unrivalled in its merits. In most cases
he succeeded in convincing those upon
whom he called that il would be impossi-
bic for them TO dispense with the work; in
Cihers that il would be impossible To dis
pensc with him unless they subscribed.
Having obtained. in the course OF
dav or two. about an hundred subscribers.
he then went to ole of the book stores in
the city. purchased the book al the rate OF
five dollars dozen. and proceeded TO de.
liver it aud pocket his cash; after which he
left, 70 play the same game in a new field.
Some Of our folks feel rather cheap about
it. TO such perhaps little advice would
not be amss. Whenever chap presents
YOU with a subscription paper. show him
the door a, once: if he don't move, resort
instantly 10 interior measures; for if you
listen, you are lost, Columbus (O.) Jour.
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1849-02-07
Hon. e.. II. Smith.

There is much speculation ahoat as to
who will compose the Cabinet Of Gen.
Taylor. Many persons have been named
for the different stations. among others our
able and eloquent representative in Con-
sress has been extensively spoken Of in
terms Of high commentator for the i'm
portunt Office Of Post Master General. 1t
is supposed that from the great extent Of
country in the north-west-its important
interests-its great and incre asing popula-
tion-its vast wealth and immense com.
mercial interests, as we'll as its unbounded
agricultural products. that member ofthe
Cabinet will be taken from among the
many able statesmen Of the northwest.
Ohio was, many years since honored by
the selection Of X. j. Meigs as p. NJ.
General He was succeeded by John
M'Lcan in the same station. A disfin-
guished citizen Of Ohio was made presi-
dent in 1870. and he took the Hon. Thomas
Ewing a. Secretary Of the Treasury.
Thus has our sister State been literally
honosed in official stations. Indiana,
though the fifth state in the Union. and
viii in few years be the fourth. has never
yet been honored by the appointment OF q
Cabinet officer. II is to be hoped tina,
Gen. Taylor mag in his selection deem j,
proper to se,ccs come one Of our distin.
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ySrtesiam Wells.

a very successful effort is making in
the CITY Of Charleslown, S. c., to obtain
good water by boring. A, last account
the auger had penetrated TO the depth Of
l28 feet, aud The water in the tube risen
to within one foot Of the surface Of the
rock.
Oar Louisville neighbors. we believe.
have projec, in view. through which
they design to supply their city with wat.
er, by means Of Ariesian Wells, instead
Of erecting expensive water works for the
supply Of river water. Four or five hum
dred feet. if we mistake not, would come
to the blue limestone formation of Cincin-
natl. and supply them with water of excel.
lent quality.
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1849-02-07

Adulfcratcd Drugs.--At the last sess.
ion OF Congress a law was passed, under
which inspectors Of drugs were appointed,
TO examine all articles in the line of med
icincs imported into this country. From
a report made at the present session We
learn there was a single cargo of 100000
lbs Of Jesut's Bark from Brazil--said to
be the property Of the Emperor of that
country-which were very good Banks to
the eye, but when more thoroughly tested,
proved to have had its virtues all extract
ed in the manufacture ofQuinine, leaving
only the worthless husk to be shipped and
sold as genuine article. Several SINH
lar mportations have been discovered.
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1849-02-07

Carrying it a lille too .far.-A man
should at all times be responsible for
debts contracted by his wife; but a justice
ofthe peace in Randolph county has re-
Gently made decision which runs this
principle Of responsibility into the
ground" The Dayton Bulletin says:
IL woman was convicted of stealing a
piece of linsey, in Randolph county, Indi.
ana, and the justice sentenced her hus-
band TO Jail for the offence"
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1849-02-07

Tenth Congressional Disirici.-The
editor OF the Muncie Signal, announces
David kiigore Esq, as a candidate for
Congress, calls upon the Wing party of
the District 20 organize and prepare for
tho contest. The .'old Delaware Chief
is worthy the support ofthe Wing party,
and should he be the nominee we hope
he may be elected. We believe there was
a loco named Rockhill elected from your
District, Bro. Osburn, did he ever reach
Washington! If he ever has arrived at
the capitol it has escaped our notice.
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1849-02-07
California Gold.

The W Washington Union contains several off
ciai communications. from agents and officers OF
the general Government. which confirms all the
golden stories heretofore told.
Our Navy agent at Monterey, writes officially
20 the Secretary OF State. November 10th, that
the gold digging increases, both regards the
number Of persons engaged, and the and
quantity of gold humps obtained-,hai he has had
in his HANDS several pieces OF gold, Of one and
two pounds weight, and that pieces have been
found weighing sixteeB and twenty five pounds
that there are many men there, who in June
last had not 90, who now worth from 81
600 to 800, co. in gold they have gathered-that
500 Gay is the common wages Of gold Dig
ger.
Commodore Jones, writes to the Secretary OF
the Navy, that "nothing exceed the depiora'
bic state Of things in all Upper California, at
this time, growing out of tine masde ming effects
of the gold mania"-,hat for years TO come. he
fears it will be impossible to ma attain any naval
or military establishments there, no hope Of
reward or fear of punishmen is sufficient TO
make binding any contract between man and
man, upon the sol. of California. That officers.
soldiers and seamen, will Immediately desert.
!
only short time to serve, to whom the total
sum of so 900 was due. That Oregon il fas,
depopulatng-her people are pouring into the
gold diggings and runa way sailors from the Sand
witch Islanos, and foreign residents. are arriving
by every vessel. Such are some Of the state
menss officially promulgated by the government
| Here is something cGeisI from the same
Golden resion. In the Buffalo Express Of the
18th inst. il an extract from letter. written BY
Mr.. Anthony Ten Eyek. the American Com
missioner a, the Sand wich Island, who, it 10 said
threw mp his s.. 900 commission. and fed to the
auriferous valley Of The Sacramento. The let
ter is to his mother u Wstertows, New York,
and written from San Francisco.
Mr.. Ten Eyck says, that he was among the gold
digge ~ three weeks, did his own cooking and
slept the ground; that the country can never
be an agricultural one-only fit for grazing; that
the mineral region covers . very large exte Mt Of
country, and the gold seems 70 Be inexhaastibas
that lsrgs fortunes hAvs been mads in two q
three weeks' digging. He says:
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1849-02-07
Late from Mexico.

BY an arrival at New Orleans; we
have Mexican news as late as the 9th uit
The Mexican Congress was convened
on the 'st of January. The expenses OF
the government, are stated at $50. $50
and the revenue from all sources only
s9.838.i2o, leaving deficit Of over So
OOO. 1000.
Official information had been received
that smuggling 10 an immense extent is
carried on upon the RIO Grande frontier
by which the country is deluged with L.
merican goods.
The clergy Of Chiapas have protested
against the project OF the Government. Of
religious liberation in the Republic.
The Disturbances in the small towns
have been quoted. and also the difficult
~ in Ta.np;co.
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1849-02-07

What does IL mcan!-The editor Of
the Wabash Commercial, living upon the
line of the Wabash and Erie Canal, (and
who was doubtless an ardent advocate
for the State debt arrangement,) in his
last paper devotes long editorial to the
Trustees &C.. and closes with the follow
ing emphatic words:
1--WE shall not rest until the people Of
the State are fully aroused against the
deSpotism which is to be fastened upon
them, by means Of this Stale Debt ar
rangement. which has taken the most i'm
portant work in the State from the con-
troll of the people and their representa-
tives. and placed in the hands Of men
who have no interest in the work except
the princely salaries which they derive
from the arrangement into which the State
was unguardedly driven by her necessi-
ties
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1849-02-07
Take Notice

ITNHE co-partnership heretofore existing be-
tween Daniel P, William, Stephen R. and
Charles o. Virgins. and known as the firm Of
D. P. Virgins & Sons. is this day Jan lst
ls49, by mutual consent dissolved. The busi-
ness will be carried before at their old
stand, opposite the Bank. by Daniel P. Stephe n
r.. and Charles o. Virgins, and kRoUn - before
~ the firm Of D. p. Wiggias + Sons
n. B. All Persons,
knowing themselves indebte to the old firm
it is hoped will come forward and PAY UP, a.
the BOOK Of said firm must and aciA BE- settled
D. p. VIRGINS & SONS.
Richmond, Feb eth ,lS49. en
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1849-02-07

Tie schooner Montague left New Haven for
California on Tuesday The New Haven Jour
nal mentions the following inciden Mt:
"A widowed mother offered TO her n. OF
tn. passengers, with all the persuasion in her
power any sum TO the amount Of $1,000 II he
would remain at home but the spirit of enter
prise y overcame all otiiei considerations and
he sailed"
The following story was told yesterday by
New York Clergyman: He SAYS that widow
lady Of his congregation hai a son who went 10
California IN the Ste ison r. gm-nt. The lady
was in rather sfrsiten.a circumstances, and the
wealthy members Of the church were in the hsbit
Of collecting purse TO supply her with such me-
) cessaries as her limited means forbade her from
purchasing short time ago, The usual supply
sent To her, wi,ci, she refused to fecefv
and gave as a reason that she had lnss vsce"eo
letter from, her California OF th- ioi'"wing
pYatifxiny purport: Dear Mother-Euc'osed "
! a draft for 5000; don't be spnring Of Il. for
! hay. nleuty of thu same sert Jeff Tbs mtsis-
t., said that i-h 10 authenticate the story led
hin 10 visit the widow. when he found the facts
10 be a. above stated--Bosaon TrsoelJev.
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1849-02-07

"Old Rough and Ready.'-it is re-
ported that Gen. Taylor was to leave bis
home on the Is, inst. for w Washington city
lie has accepted an invitation to visi;
Nashville. Louisville, Frankfort, and Gin.
cinnati. He is expected at the latter place
about the 5th or 9th inst, where he will
be received with grand display of"noise
and conflsion.''
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1849-02-07

More Tsrrifory-The notable Sena.
tor from the State of Mississippi, Mr.
Foote. is still harping in the L. S. Senate
about more land. This Senator is one Of
the radical kind of Looofoco agitators-
not content with present possessions, nor
in the settlement and improvement there
of-they seek 10 obtain personal notorie-
ty and political power, by exciting and in
for more territory.
We have had Texas annexation and
Mexican acquisition excitenents, and
now these perpetual agitators, are try
ing to direct the public attention to the ac-
QUESTION of Canada and CUBA.
In the reported debates in the United
States Senate Of the 10Th inst We find the
following announcement in the savings o!
Senator Foote:
The day is not far distant. strange as
it may seem 70 some ears here. when a
wise and sagacious people wN nnani-
mous7y dcmand that all peaceful. just,
constitutional, and efficient erpedienis
shall be employed BY the Gorernmem in
order to obtain Canada end Cuba too
Canada, acknowledged by leading En-
clish statesmen TO be but grevious bur-
den to the British Empire: Cuba, that
most beautiful Of all the islands which be-
spangle the surface Of the ocean, fertile as
she is in all which we as people need
either for comfort or ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
BILE to our mara:ime ascendency-impor-
tant TO our territorial strength and safety
-manifest!y designed by Divine Provi-
dence to be an appendage and an orna-
ment TO the grand continent which we oc-
cupy. and to be precious heritage and
boundless blessing to our posterity for.
ever
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1849-02-07

N5re Tsnrpafion-Thc treaty with
Mexico STIMULATES that Commission shall
be established by the two governments TO
run the boundary line between them
Congress. up TO this time. has neglected
to pass any law creating the office of COM
missioner to run this line. or defining the
duties OF such a sioner--and no
such office crisis! What of that? Col.
Polk is eager to distribute spoils among
his defeated supporters, and he nsurps the
power ofCongress to establish the office,
and establishes it himself, and fixes the
salary Of the commissioner at $1,000
This done, he nominated Col. Sewer. who
had just pocketed So2, 800 for services a
month or two in Mexico. and had been
rejected by his own State for Senator. to
fill the place. but Mr.. Sewer died. In the
mean time, Col. Weller had been defeat
ed in his race for Governor of Ohio, and
claimed his reward. Col. Polk Withdrew
the nomination Of Sewer, and sent Well
ler's name to the Senate, and that body
advised the appointment. The House of
Representatives, however. have refused to
make an appropriation for the salary
Our Colonel may probably lose the Office
yet.-Cin. Gaz.
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1849-02-07
Piftsbnrg and Louisville Teicrr1p7

Putsbnrg and Louisville Telegraph
The net profits Of this line OF Telegraph
up to Jan. /. 1919, is S23 957 63. On
the first Of April 1848 a dividend Of 5 per
cent was declared and paid to stock hold
ers. July !, a dividend Of 3per cent
Oct. /, per cent. Jan. I, 1919, 3 per
cent. The receipts at the Dayton Office
are more than double the expenses Of that
Office.
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1849-02-07

In accordance with the suggestion of life re mt
Medical Societies in Indiana, the Indiana polls
Medical Society" give notice, that there will be
State Medical Convention held at Indianapo-
lis. the first W Wednesday Of June next, for the
purpose of forming State Medical Society 1t
is hoped that there ill be full represe ntation
from the dittere mt local associations, as well as
by Physicians, where no such organization ex-
lists. By order Of tine Society
T. BCLLARD, Cor. Sec.
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1849-02-07

On the 18th day Of January, le49. BY James
NJ. Poe, Esq. Mr. Benjamis Hessss, - Aiss
Harriet Epps; oil Of This vicinity.
AIss, BY The sams. On Sunday msssisg. Jas.
2lss, 1649, Mr.. Jehs Og.s, IT,, - Ai0 RssAsl
Poaseb; Ill Of this eossty.
Also, BY Esq. Wilson. Mr.. William Hsssss.
to Miss Eliza Grab; all Of this county.
Ever remember she 10 thine
A blessing unto thee 10 given;
Loves wreath Ground her heart ssawiss,
And bring to earth the joys Of hsev'a"'
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1849-02-07

Black La,rs Of Ohio-A bill repeal
ing the black laws, uncon ditionaIIy. pass
ed the House Of Representatives. Of the
Ohio legislature, on the 3O.h ult., by a
vote Of 80 to 10. We hope it may pass
the Senate by the same decided majority
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1849-02-07

~ Go4 in Iuginia.-Mcssrs. ilciss
81 Co. who are working gold mine in
Virginia, say that with six negroes they
obtained s. pounds Of gold from the first
to the 7th Of January. The last days
working Of three negroes was worth
1854.
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1849-02-07

The Hon. John NJ. Niles has been nom
mated by the Van Buren, party Of Con-
necticutt as their candidate for Governor
ofthat State. The election takes place in
April.
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1849-02-07

GTThc legislature Of Arkansas has
changed the named Of Van Buren, county
70 that OF Coss. Awag proposed to change
the name Of every citizen who bore the
name Of Van Buren, to Cass.
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1849-02-07

Collin Nary}and.-It is sad gold has
been found on 4 farm in Montgomery CO.
Md. \ specimen has been sent to the
mint at Philadelphia and pronounced gen
uinc. 1t is thought there is an abundance
Of the precious metal on the farm.
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1849-02-07

CTThe editor Of the State Sentinel,
has entered upon the defence OF George
Evans and his ant-marriage resolution
We fear friend George has fallen into bad
hands, and listened 70 evil councils. \
rious inlidels r. d. Owen and G. A. Chap
man!
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1849-02-07

0TOur friends, REEVES & BRO j.,
Shoe and Straw Dealers, have removed
their establishment from No 90 to 1872
Main street. Cincinnati. We commend
their establishment to all dealers in their
line
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1849-02-07

Flour, s3:s7S3 80 Whiskey. l4ic y gal.
Lard, No. l. 6lc v H.; No 2, Ste y b.
Hams, SC y n. Mes. Pork. go per bsa.
{ beese. Gle y -. Corn Meal. SOC -
Butter, Parse y n. Shoulder. 33e = ID
Linseed Oil, SIC per gal What. 75c per Soshel
Molasses, 25a26c per gal. Rice, 81 per ID.
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1849-02-07

GTHenry Du'terow, is spoken of as a
candidate for County Commissioner. lie
would be a mos. efficient officer
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1849-02-07

Clark Division. No. J. sons OF Tenn % rance,
Meet every Wednesday evening, at 81 O'Clock
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1849-02-07

C[James Rariden, Esq, and Miles
Morshall, are spoken of in the Wayne co.
Wing as candidates for the legislature.
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1849-02-07

PhiianthrOpic Division. No. ~. 6. Of T..
Meet every Monday evening, at 81 o'clock.
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1849-02-07
The Franklin InSti

Meet on Friday evening of each week, at
o'clock.
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IFhai Others Think.--We copy the
t-ollowinp from the Fort Wayne Times:

VIA. Others Think.--We copy the
following from the Fort Wa yne Times:
SuAME.--The Senate of Indiana, on
the 9th inst. adopted resolution in
s.ructng the Judiciary Committee to in
quire into the expediency Of SO altering
our civil and ecclesiastical laws, as to
render the marriage covenant void at the
option Of the parties, and that man and
wife may abandon each other at pleasure.
The passage ola resolution Of this kind
was disgrace 10 the Senate, and the
Senator who could 50 far forget the duties
Of the high station he occupies as to intro
duce the measure, merits the scorn and
contempt Of all having any regard for the
solemn and binding obligations imposed
by the marriage covenant. We believe
the resolution was introduced by Mr..
Evans, of Henry county.
Family Hams.-Mes.rs. s,rattan &
Wright have hams prepared expressly for
family use. We have tried them, and
when we say they are good We say but
what we know to be true. but if any doubt
our taste or alignment. they can purchase
some Of them and try for themselves. In
fact. we do no, wish our words taken with
out evidence, we therefore recommend all
to satisfy themselves.
The House Of Commons OF North Car
DINA have passed vote, by alarge major
itv. destroying the property qualifications
which has heretofore existed in that State.
in regard to votes for State Senator. and to
place all classes Of state officers upon an
equal footing.
The United States Adjutant General,
we see, has advertised for twenty ChsP-
lains. Rev. Brethren don't all speak at
once. Only two Of them are for Cai'tor-
MIA.
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The Richmond r.

The Franklin Inst ltu:e.
Meet every Saturday evening at their Hall
the Morrison Building, at early candle-lightin
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N Ell & $.

Indiana Union. No. ,, d. Of r.,
Meet every Wednesday afternoon, at , o'clock
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1849-02-07

The Richmond Eyceuul.
Meet at the Public School House, on FRIDAY
evenings, at early candle lighting.
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1849-02-07

Teras Gold.-Thc American Flag. pub
lshed at Brownsville, Cameron CO. Texas;
announces the discovery Of gold in that
region Of country. The finding of this
metal in new and unexpected places, is
about to form distinct epoch in the world.
The Flag Of the 10th ult. says:
"Just as our paper was going to press,
we were shown what is said to be a valua-
BILE specimen Of gold ore. found within so
miles of Brownsville. The gentleman
who possesses this specimen, has travelled
extensively in mineral regions. and feels
quite confident that j, is only the begin
ming Of valuable discoveries to be made
in our own immediate vicinity
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1849-02-07

o. 4 "viva voice. vote is to be taken at
the August election on the question of
holding a convention to revise the con-
stitution Of the State.
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1849-02-07

Cold in North Carolina. OF
the gold mines in the old North State
which have been deserted for number
of years, have been re-opened during the
past season and worked with profit and
success, yielding on an average Of from
to 10 dollars per day, to each hand en-
ployed. Considerable expense however
attends the working Of these mines in
comparison to those Of California, where
the only machinery necessary is wash