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The examiner. [volume] (Louisville, Ky.) 1847-1849, 1849-07-21

O5-The New York Sun estimates the damages
done to the trade ard business Of that city, by he
prevailing Epidemic at ten millions of dollars.
II thinks also, that the Sanitary Committee and its
Medical Counsel, have too long been the ins,ru-
ment ola few starveling and alarmist doctors, who
are seeking notoriety and gain at the expense Of
the business interests of this great city.
The examiner. [volume] (Louisville, Ky.) 1847-1849, 1849-07-21
Rack Number. Wanted .

II any Of our subscribers can send Ms one or
al Of the following back numbers of the Ex-
sminsr, they will greatly Oblige MS by so doing;
or Vol. Mos. %, 25, &c, So, 80, II, a.
so, 50.
or Vol. a-Nss. Sc, 81. 81, 60. So. GO. IS
rs, rs, 70. 81.
The examiner. [volume] (Louisville, Ky.) 1847-1849, 1849-07-21

osThe Baltimore Patriot states that the gold
medal ordered by Congress as a compliment to Gen.
Taylor, for his military achievements at Buena Wis.,
ia, was semitic Washington on Friday week, in
care Of Adams & Co.'S Express. 1t was prepared
at the Mint In Philadelphia, and is said to have
cost AZ OOO
The examiner. [volume] (Louisville, Ky.) 1847-1849, 1849-07-21

UT The Mexican Minister of War, In his late
report TO his Government, states the number Of
Mexican women and children annually captured
and carried eff by the hostile Indians to be upwards
DISK hundred. II is the practice of the savaees
to murder the men and hold the women as CAP.
tives
The examiner. [volume] (Louisville, Ky.) 1847-1849, 1849-07-21

MoSuMxSr TO TsoNAs JEFsEase .,,,.n,s Of he
ottesville Advocate states ina. " 10 srsci
University Of Virginia have aees,., ,oksn ofIssI
,esDsea 70. 10 Ss memory, and ss
Sors. They propose % mise Z nse e ). sss.
by publishing q monthly ps,loeicAs. saa . -
!" he jefsrsou Monument Masszins'
sa,fsa - 4 couuu,ittes Of Students -
The examiner. [volume] (Louisville, Ky.) 1847-1849, 1849-07-21

TURNED PREAcHKz.-The papers say that Sheri-
den Knowles, the great Ensllsh Dramatiss, has
turned preacher.
The examiner. [volume] (Louisville, Ky.) 1847-1849, 1849-07-21
An Appeal from Liberia.

In letter recently received from President
Roberts, reference was made to the practicable.
tiOnal portion Of the African coast, by the pur-
chase of some territory from the natives. An
effort to procure the means has been set on foot
by the Liberian Government, in furtherance OF
which, aid is solicited from the government and
people of the United States, as will be seen by
the folio wing circular:
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1849-12-12

Shouted some one. Where! was the
anxious inquiry, amy body's house burn
part of the town!-run for
bucke.s!-get out the old engine!-form
a linei'-
Stop. friends said the shouter. nobody's
house is really burning; but the bodies
of some Of your fellow-citizens are being
consumed daily and hourly by the liquid
FIRE. which they procure at such dens Of
iniquity as you now have in your ci'y-no
objection in the least TO your forming a
line, and marching up to the S. T. Hall,
MONDAY EVENING NEXT, to hear u
Temperance Lecture from Mr.. PEASE-
a Blind Man. Come one-come all. You
should lend your aid as readily to put out
fire that is consuming both soul and
body. as you would were your neighbor s
house in flames!-nay, more so, for prop
erty can be restored-life and soul, when
destroyed by alcohol, never!
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1849-12-12

But few additional particulars of this
startling atrocity were received yester-
day. What did come to hand. seems TO
strengthen the probability of Webster
guilt. Among other things not hereto
fore published. is the statement of Mr.
Swain, who drives an express wagon be-
tween Boston and Cambridge, that he
has been employed for long period Of
time by Professor Webster, 10 carry bun
dies and parcels for him. TO and from his
residence and the College. as often as
four or five times a week. and that up TO
last week he had been in the habit Of go
ing into the Professors apartments in the
College. and leaving whatever he had
there. Last week, however, Webster
told him to leave any parcels which he
might bring over for him in Ltflefeld' 5
entry. and he would get them. He also
says tina, he endeavored TO open the door
of Professor Webs,er's apartment. and
found il fastened on the inside. Among
other articles which he says he brought
over. were some bundles Of faggots, a
portion of which we're found in Professor
Webster's apartment, by the police, who
examined the premises.
The following. from the Boston Post, is
a somewhat different, and apparently
more correct version Of what occurred
Immediately after Webs,er's arrest On
the way to Jail. according TO :his paper.
constable Clapp said
DIR. Webster. j. is no use to disguise
our purpose any further. You are under
arrest on suspicion that you know some
thing about the death of DR.. Parkman.
parts Of whose body have been found un-
der your labratory We shall look no
more for the body. Upon hearing this
accusation. DR.. Webster staggered back
wards. as if struck 10 the heart. and Ut
tered various exclam atoms about his fam
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1849-12-12

was officially connected with its progress. aud
who took 80 deep an interest in its speedy COM
pletion, has lately fallen. Thomas IL Blake,
died in the midst Of his usefulness, having filled
prominent place in the history Of his country'
he was a man Of honor and integrity he had the
confidence Of all who knew him, and h's loss -
a public one.
I repair to the station which my fellow citi-
zens have assigned me with great dih'de nee, ac-
knowiedging my inexper,e nee is'rus.Ing my
own ability to accomplish the work before me
Were it not that shall have the aid OF your
councils, that Of the other departments OF the
governme mt, and iha, of my fellow citizens &c n
rally, should shrink from its resPons'o''i,ies O.
But trusting that We all shall devoutly look to
tia, being, Who Is alone able 10 impart WIS., ON
and knowledge, that all of our acts may be done
in his fear. and with Il firm reliance on his bles-
sings, undo rtake the discharge Of the duties,
dee rmi fYed 10 make the interest Of Indiana, the
first objec, of my care, aud to devote all my time
I To he welfare
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1849-12-12
BY MAJ. JOSEPH JONES

W!dowers should look out for
breakers. AbsaIom Nippers was
Il widower, ana one of the par
ticularcst men, perhaps, that ev-
er lived, though some people
said ,Iiat when his wife was alive
he used to dress as a common
field hand, and didn't used to
take any pains with himseIfat all.
Every body knows how he
spruced up about six weeks after
Mrs. Nippcrs died, and how he
went to church regular every
Sunday; but they didn't have no
confidence in his religion, and
used TO say he only went TO
church TO show his new suit Of
mourning, and oglc the gals.
With such character among
the wimInin. it amt to be sup
posed that he stood any chance
of getting another Mrs. Nippers
near home. and whether he was
as bad to his first wife as they
said he was, or not. one thing
was certain, he had to look a
broad for some one to fill hcl
place.
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1849-12-12
S4,419,l27 -
$426,I27 Is
265,555 s.
1861 $50 20

1861 $50 20
Thus showing the sum Of S6O1 .682 20
unexpended of the revenue of the past
year, including the former appropriations
granted to this department for the trans
portation of free matter Of the depart
ment
The most obvious and prominent fea-
turc now in our postage is the double
price, ten cents. charged on all single
letters carried over three hundred miles.
The reduction Of this ten cent postage
and charging all single letters at five cents
each, would much simplify the manner Of
accounting and render the same both more
facile and pertect-would remove the dis
satisfaction arising from the great differ
ence in the postage in different offices.
even in the same vicinity, but separated
by this arbitrary line, and would promote
and encourage the correspondence and
intercourse by mail. between the most dis
taDt part of the country. which most need
and demand it. in precise proportion as
their other means of intercomunication
are slow and unfrequent.
The next inquiry is. what would be the
effec, Of this reduction on the receipts
from postage, and how would it effect the
treasury.
1t is no: possible from any returns or
data in the Department to ascertain with
much precision the number of letters
passing annually in the mail under this
charge of ten cents. Even If the number
of ten cent letters were actually known, it
would still be impossible to determine how
many Of them were ten cent letters from
being double. Thence arises the great
difference in the estimate Of loss of re-
venue from such reduction as was pre-
scented in the report Of the Postmaster
General last year. to wit: S745.137: and
that of the first Assistant S3O6,736.
From a careful examination now made
of the data in the department.. is estimated
that the whole number Of charged letters
sent through the mails the last year was
90 .OOO. 900. and OF this number about
$500 900 were subject to ten cent post
age on account Of distance. IT. then. the
reduction were to bring no more letters
into the mail. the diminution of revenue
therefrom the first year would be S775 600
1t is already shown that the surplus on
the first day Of July last was 1891. 1872 20
AMI that on the first day Of July next will
be S858.7lO 81. which undoubtedly will
increase in future years by natural accu-
mutation. and by increase of the number
Of letters arising from this reduction. will
in the first year. occasion no charge in
the Treasury. and it is extremely uncer-
tain whether its operation can ever pro-
duce that effect. A brief trial of this ex-
pertinent will show its effect. and if it
should no, produce any important draught
on the Treasury. then further reduction
of postage should be made, and a cores
ponding provision from the Treasury a.
dopted until after this has been tested by
experiment. is respectfully submitted
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1849-12-12

GIVE have held back our paper in
order to lay Zachary's First general Epis-
lie before our readers. but, in consequence
of the non-organization of House of Rep
resentatives, we are compelled to let it
60 to press without that anxiously looked
for document At the last dates from
Washington. the locos were Pofer-ing,
the Free Sellers were cracking up Will
mot in lieu Of bon-mot, and the Wings
appeared TO be Win-throp-ing the bone OF
conference.-the slaveocracy have thrown
their Cobb house down, and Mr.. Scatter.
ing, is like certain man in this 'diggin
who has been a standing candidate for
p. M, he cant come it for Speaker.
We will publish the Message, just as
soon as it is received.
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1849-12-12

GIVE invite the attention of readers to
tho advertise me Of T. J. BARGIs in to-day's pa
per. His establishmen mt 10 very large and well
arranged--is 0. X: and any one wanting the
kind OF stoves he advertises cannot hesitate to
ouy-h's assortment Of Tiuware 10 complete, and
his prices are reasonable He has also an assort-
ment Of genuine Wing Loco Freesoa PrxPs,-
i. O.. the stock and handle are Wing. tho sucker
is Loco, and the lead pipe is Freesoil, the water
il thrown out in abundance by this eombi notion
pump. and is perfectly psre unless the pipe is
run into the ground'-fact! II We can raise the
dimes, we'll buy one from friend Bargis. and use
our old wooden apparatus for fre-wood-lif it is
considerably water soaked. we opine il " i'll burn
quite - we'll ~ some wood printers occasionally
get on subscription
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1849-12-12

INDIANAPOLIS, Dec. 9Th, Ely
Presuming that the Palladium will be much
crowded with the message Of the President, and
the inaugural Of our Governor elect, l shall
make this letter brief possible. On Mon
day both branches were duly organized. On
Tuesday, introduced joint solution the
subject Of slavery in the territories, which was
subsequently referred to the committee on Fed
crnl relations, where it may be held. but its rest
will not be undisturbed.
The proposition to abolish the flee Of agent
Of State is received with considerable favor in
both branches Of the legislature. 1t is conte nded
on the one hand that it is too expensive, and on
the other that it is indispe nsable to the public
interest. How it will terminate is uncertair.
Several bills have been presented for the call
ing of a convention to anne nd the constitution.
The most common opinion is, that the election
Of delegates will be fixed for the first Monday
in April-the convention to meet in May, and
tho result of their iabors to be submitted to tho
people for their adoption rejection in Octo-
Der.
On Friday Gen. James P. Drake. was elected
Treasurer in the place Of Samuel Hannah, DR..
Ellis, Auditor in the place of Douglass Mcguire.
P. NJ. Parks. Director Of the State Bank in the
place Of w X. Rochester, and Mr.. Vandeveer.
superintendent of the New Albany road, in the
place of Michael Reilly. Those elected are Of
course cofocos, and were nominated by, and
elected under the arbitrary rule Of King eau
Gus. The dcnunciations Of that party against
the administration of Gen. Taylor, for what
they term prescription, comes with an ill-grace,
after this manifestation Of their thirst for the
spois.
The bill introduced by myself to repeal that
section Of the Statute which prevents negroes
and Indians, from giving evidence in courts Of
justice wherein white persons are parties, was
indefinitely postponed by vote Of ayes %
noes IL. The matter will not rest here. We
will publish the names of those who voted for
and against this me asure in a subsequent num-
Der.
There has nothing Of much interest been in
troduced yet, and it is to be hoped that every
thing which is not indispc nsable will be post
poncd until the next session when the new con-
stituton will bavo been adopted In such a
course the present could terminate at Christmas,
as well as at later period.
The free SO convention which was announc-
ed to meet here the Sd inst, has been post
poned until again called by the Central Com
Mrs. Boyd, formerly Miss Bonnet, of Wash
ington in our county, has presented to the State
Library beautiful painting in oil, about four
feet by two and a half, in size, taken from the
simple and graphic description of the "Hoosher's
Nest" by John Finley, Esq. The painting is
exquisitely colored. and displays taste and
ability which we hope may be still further cult
waited The legislature, through the appropri
ate committee, will doubtless express its pleas
ure at the reception of the painting, we'll cal
cuiated TO hand down to our children. desert
ton Of early western life. D. P. II.
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1849-12-12
CITY ELECTION.

~ will be held at the Engine House, in the
City of Richmond, on the First Monday in jan
uary next, January 9Th. $780, for Mayor,
CounciImen. Treasurer, Collector, Assessor and
Marshall. By order of the Council.
B. W. DAVIS, City Clerk
Richmo nd Dec. 18th. 1S49-
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1849-12-12

N OTICE.-All persons having unsettled
~ accounts against the Estate Of DR.. DuIin,
deceased. will please call on the undersigned for
setteme Mt, and all those knowing themselves
indebted TO the same, either by note book ac-
count, wilt please call and settle also, as the
Estate MUST be settled mp early as pessi Ole
G. MENDENHALL. Admir-
Richmcnd Ind 18th mo. 18th, SAG. 81 3u
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1849-12-12

0TThe eastern papers are filled with accounts
Of the recent murder Of DR.. Park man, by Dr.
w ebster, one of the professors of the Medical
College. attached TO the Harvard University
The details published full Of horror. 1t
appears that Webster owed Parkman $3.50, and
that Dr. p. went to the college to receive the
money-he was never seen after entering the
college. Webster was arrested-his rooms in
the college were examined, and portions of a
body found cut up and secreted in different pa-
ces; the head. neck, throax both arms and hands.
left leg and both feet are missing. supposed TO
have been burnt, as calcined bones Of these parts
found in the ashes. 1t is said that the fami-
Iy Of DR.. p have identified tie body The strong
est points Of identification are two pieces If the
Jaw and false teeth. The coroner's invcstiga-
ton is conducted privately. 1t is said that con-
side rab,e new evidence would come up be 70 re the
inquest to eliminate Webster. 1t is also said
that the defence will set up an abb, and prove
that DR.. w was in Cambridge. on the evening OF
the alleged murder. when a light was seen in the
professor room. We have room for further
particulars this week.
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1849-12-12

ST Louis. Dec. "a party Of Santa
Fe traders arrived at independence, re-
port Americans at the Point Of Rocks,
by the Apacha Indians. The killed were
Jas. NJ. Whita. Mr.. Cillaway. Benz. Baus-
man and wife. and three Germans. Mr..
White and daughter were carried Off The
Governor of Santa Fe, had sent out to
ransom the prisoners.
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1849-12-12

Excess ofgross revenue forthe y'r,
The appropriation under the 18th
section Of the act Of the Sd Of
March, lS49, remaining in the
Treasury undrawn, exclusive Of
the appropriations for the past
year, already noticed amounted
to
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1849-12-12

FIRE.--On Friday morning. Dec. I, Lot Pugh
& CO. and Stage & Shays' pork houses, in the
city Of Cincinnati, ut the Juncture of Sycamore
street and the canal were consumed BY fire. 1t
is said to have orignated from a defect in one Of
the hues Of lard-rendering furnace. The loss
is estimated at 500, OO0-S10, 900 worth of Pork
and Lard, and between 1900 and 5000 hogs
cut, for Pugh & Co, about one-haf insured. A
Mr.. Watts, Of Fayette CO.. KY, had 1000 head
Of hogs in store. not insured. John Wilson 90
900 lard kegs in store-no insurance; another
man had $4,000 worth of Pork in store, with
but 81 900 insurance Sfagg + Shays were in
$4,000 on the building; this will the en-
tire loss.
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1849-12-12

Be Carcful-Now is the season for fires, and
carefulness cannot be taken in too large doses by
our citizens. Look we'll TO your stove-pipes and
feel that your ashes perfectly cool before the
are empted into boxes or barrels. If you have
no ash house, place your ash boxes, &c. ten feet
at least from your houses and fences. II FIRE
should break out in Richmond. and hooks and
ladders were needed, where can they be fou nd =
is that old engine in proper order these i'm
portant questions-whose duty is it to answer
themi
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1849-12-12

We would earnestly advise all who are affiict-
ed with dropsy or gravel, any disease of the
kidneys, TO resort at once to q. G. Vaughn
Vegetable Lithontrptic Mixture. This Great
American Remedy has singular properties
We happen to know of case of dropsy which
was most unsuccessfuIy treated BY two Of the
first phi ysicians OF Boston. of Them almost
the oldest practitioner in b. and the friends took
hold OF the matter with Vaughn's Lthoutriptic
and effected a cure. The opponents of .fqueck-
cry'' may loud they please. give US
quackery if Vaughn's article is of its fruits
Seriously. tired of this bumbug which
surrounds the medical profession OF the prese ut
day; here is article. this very medicine We
speak Of taking after case and curing the m
when the ''profersoa' have exhausted all their
lore. and did nothing. and yet would make the
public think such an article as this Liho ntriptic
has virtue. Reader put your faith in Vaughn g
article. read the pamphlet &C.. call upon Agents
under advertise ment of Great American Rel me-
cy in our paper.
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1849-12-12
JAMES NJ. HAYS, Sec'y.

As celebrated the Arabs were, centuries
ago, in the healing art, many Of their prcpara-
tons were OF great worth and amazing virtue.
II. G.. Farreli's celebrated Arabian Linime Mt is
a composition of balsams from rare plants and
aromatic gums peculiar to Arabia, and it W as BY
the of the articles composing this great med
icine that even the wild Arab of the desert per-
formed such miraculous cures. 1t is equally
good for man and BEAST therefore il is hailed as
the greatest blessing of the age See advertise
ment,
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1849-12-12

1--WE are authorised to announce WILLIAM
HART as a cand late for Marshal, at the ensu
ing city election.
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1849-12-12
RICHMOND. Dec. l0tl

RICHMOND, Dec. 10th, lS49.
There " i'll be meeting OF the Richmond Bible
Society in the NJ t. Church. on Tuesday eve
ming. 18th of this month The Rev. r. P.
Monfort will deliver address. The public
are respectfully invited to attend.
JOHN SAILOR, Pres't
lanes NJ HAYS. Seen
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1849-12-12

tThe Wings have a majority Of
on Joint ballot in the Louisiana Legislature
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1849-12-12
Post master Generals Report

The Baltimore Sun publ shes the re-
port Of the Postmaster General in detail
How the document was obtained we are
not apprized We avail ourselves of the
enterprise of the Sun by inserting extracts
from the Report in relation to the revenue
Of the Department and the recommended
ton of the P. NJ. G. in the matter of re-
ducing the high rate of postage on letters.
The gross revenue for the year ending
June 80. 1849, amounted to S4,9O5.176
90, derived from the following sources:
From letter postage, including stamps.
sold $685., 1862 So
Newspaper and pamphlet post. Sl9.Ol6 30
Miscellaneous items 3,254 81
Fines 43 -
Dead letter money sold 80 so
$4,705,I76 %
From the application made by the
18th section of the act of Sd of
March, lS47, for mail services
to the Government 200, 900 90
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1849-12-12

New York, Dec. 9.-The steamship
Ohio, from HAVANA. the 4ih inst. with
California Mails. and $4,000 in gold dust
and l43 passengers, has arrived. Eighty
of the latter are from California. John
Slidell. late Minister to Mexico, and Capt
May. of the United States Army, have
ais arrived.
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1849-12-12
Cincinnati Market. Dec. 10.

tinues steady and prices are we'll sustain
ed. The sales to-day comprised 600 brls
city mills at 81, 60; 80 do. from railroad
at 81 40 delivered; 100 do from canal at
S4,3Oa4,35 $50 do. at S4,25, and 100
do from railroad at 81 80.
Prorisions.-The only sale reported
was 50 brls clear pork at 50, 80.
HoGs.-Although we have some sales
as high as So, the feeling exhibited would
hardly warrant a quotation over $3.50 for
ordinary hogs. The recent advices have
caused some Of the principal Eastern op-
orators to withdraw entirely from the mar
ket, and not a few Of the heaviest houses
here show no disposition to follow the adj
vance There were sales late on Satur-
day evening Of 500 head av. VT. 600 lbs.
at 50 .85: 40 do. av W.T. 225 lbs at 50 Sc.
and eco do. av. VT. $50 lbs at 9 .371 To-
day 1000 head av W.T. 600 lbs sold at 800;
600 do dividing on goo lbs. at 9:8Oa2:87:
900 do. av. VT. 800 lbs. at 2;85; 500 do.
av W.T. go lbs at $50; 400 do. av VT.
o5OaSGO lbs a, So; 1873 do. av. VT. go
lbs. at same: and 10 do. av. VT. 30 lbs.
at same.
n O. Sugar at 4Sc; Rio Coffee at l2 &c.
Cheese &c.