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Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1849-03-21

The last number Of Littell's Living Age
has a remarkably interesting article on
Werne's expedition to the sources of the
Nile This wonderful stream, our readers
know, has never been traced to its source.
which is some where in the interior of
Africa. The Nile has two branches. cal
led the Blue Nile and the White Nile
The source Of the former of these was
discovered by Bruce, in the interior Of
Abyssnia. but such was the popular be-
lief that the sources Of the Nile could not
be discovered, that Bruce was not believed!
One of the best modern travellers. who
told very accurate story. was not be-
lieved because it was incredible that the
springs Of the Nile should be known, or
that such a peculiar race of blacks should
exist as were found in these regions Of
ancient Ethiopia!
Believed or not, however. Bruce's ac-
count was true. He did discover the
springs Of the Blue Nile But the Blue
Nile was much the shortest branch. 1t
bore the same relation to the White Nile
which is the real river.) as the Upper
Mississippi does to the Missouri II is the
inferior branch. The real source Of the
Nile remained to be discovered. and is
not yet known.
The White Stream. Nile which is the
Western branch, is far the largest Prior
to the expedition fitted out by Mehemed
Ali. in 1910, and in which Mr.. Verne was
a passenger. the farthest point reached up
the Nile was in latitude about 10 degrees
But, although the source is not yet exactly
known. we do know that it is very near, if
not just exactly on the equator.
MIR. Verne. in this expedition. reached
latitude 4 degrees. or nearly 400 miles
beyond the previously ascertained limit
There was an obstruction or fall in the
stream, and it grew narrower, as Mr.
Verne thought; but i. was quite certain
its sources were vet several hundreds of
miles farther. The sources of tire Nile
and the Niger. will probably be found not
far apart They are said to be in the
'.Moun.ains Of the Moon:" but who knows
anything of the Mountains of the Moonl
No one. There are unknown lands which
may yet reward some future adventures
with the fame Of discovery
1t is most curious. that the lat. . &c
which Mr.. Verne penetrated) is several
degrees beyond the point at which the
HEADS of the Nile are placed. on our COM
mon maps, while it is certain that the real
| springs were yet hundreds Of miles beyond
lat. 4 .. All our ideas of Central Africa,
generally represented as a desert.) are
deranged by the fact, that Mr.. Verne
found these remote regions luxuriant in
foliage. and inhabited by dense swarms of
people. These people were, some ofthem.
gigantic in stature, while they were mos,
savage in life.
The voyage Of this Egyptian expedition
was one Of peculiar interest. 1t has but
recently been given TO the English public
Mr.. Verne being a German. Blackwood'.
Magazine thus speaks Of it:
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From The Locca Ohio Gazette.
THOMAS j. SrANEKELD.

Few individuals have risen TO politica
distinction more rapidly. ard none more
deservedly than the gentleman whose
name heads this brief article. lie Is now
The Whio candidate for LIEUTENANT Gov
ERNoR of the State Of Indiana, and we
/ feel confident that the citizens of that State
could have conferred the nomination on
no one more worth.
| We are the more gratiiied at this nom
! ination, because unaided. Mr.. Stanheld
has with this own hands. hewn out the re-
putaton which he has attained and may.
therefore. be emphatically styled a self
made man.
! lie was born in Logan County. Ohio.
and until II or Is years of age. resided
in the town of Beliefontaine. 1t will Be
gratifying to his old friends and acquaint-
ances here TO know that this once humble
boy. who was raised up to Industry and
labor, has risen to cminence and useful
ness in our sister State Of Indiana. What
a contrast. TOO. may be traced between his
presen. position and that which he occupi-
ed when youth in Belletontaine. Then
he was familiar with all the hardships OF a
newly settled country. compelled to wosl>
al day S work in which capacity ne spent
months and years, to aid his father III
supporting family and to provide the
means which should fit him for usefulness
in after life The son Of a poor. and an
honest mechanic. who was trained up to
that industry which has made men CT
talents and usefulness out of so many but
deserving individuals. Many of our citl-
zens will recoilect, when but beardiesS
boy, in our then newly settled country. he
toiled with his hands at any and every
kind Of labor at which he could find en-
ployment. for the scanty wages afforded IN
those times-when bare-headed and bare
footed. with his axe he aided in clearing
up our forests, or tlling the rich soil OF
our country.
Yet under these circumstances, without
wealth or influential friends, unai6ed ex-
cept by his own industry. talents and
honesty, he has risen to the position he
now occupies. BY his application and
energy he stands high at the bar OF Indiana,
and ranks amongst the most talented and
useful men. He is a man Of the people
and his talents and worth we trust will
insure his election.
| We would not draw invilious distinc-
tons and insist that none arc deserving
but those who have had the good or il
fortune to be born poor, but when an in
dividual has encountered all the adverse
circumstances which surround the early
career Of the Wing candidate for Lieut.
Governor Of Indiana, with no patrimony
but the privilege Of rising by honest in
Idustry, we claim that it is merit which
should be acknowledged and appreciated
The career Of such men is Away
marked with usefulness, and after all, it i
this which gives TO man. and especially pc
lllticians, and honorable and lasting fame
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1849-03-21
INDiANAPoLIs, February 90, 1919

Dear Sr:-On the third Of las. month the
Wings of Indiana held a Convention in this city
TO nominate candidates for Governor and Lieut.
Governor. Your name was selected the pro-
per one to be presented to the people OF tn
STATE for the first Office, and trust you W i'll
accept the nomination thus tender red to you
w it'll sentiments of high regard, are,
Yours. respectfully.
JOHN d. DEFREES,
On behalf Of the Wing State Central Com.
Hon. r.. EMBREE.
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1849-03-21

fSrFor the last two years. the Madi-
son and Indianapolis Railroad has yield
ed the Stockholders FOURTEEN per
cent per annum.
young lady in Cincinnati. says the
Commercial. was -udely seized lately by
young fellow, who attempted to kiss her:
but when he applied his lips TO hers. she
caught them between her teeth, and BIT
one nearly off.
The salt found in the great salt lake in
California. is superior TO any now in use,
for preserving butter, beef, &c. 1t is the
strongest ever discovered. Three barrels
of water made one Of salt.
A bill has passed the Virginia House o
Delegates constituting juries Of seven, in.
stead of twelve men.
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1849-03-21
READI~. Bors.-The 2thake may be perfect y
cured, without pain, BY the French specific.

READ T. BOYS.-Ih he 2lhake MY De ftHieCtI J
cured. without pain, by the French specific
Mercury.
We Her If the specific is hard to take; ii not
we will try it 4,hwith.-Er. paper.
If it cure, it will be 1der, indeed.-Ledger
loderly, gentlemen, it's a sore subject.-Sd-
tn day Courier.
This is carrying the matter quite as far as
S0quette will bear.-MaJ.
VS. for US, neighbor, it has th0oo out OF ;
cloudless7 before now.-Er.
1more, gentlemen, and for ever hold your
2ongues.-Harrisburgh Union.
Gentlemen, 4bear, The motto is 'Oxious
and set down in malice
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1849-03-21
senator Il custom vs.. senator Calhoun

f. The InteIiicencer of the 9Th contains a
long address from Senator Houston 10 mis-
constituents. but devoted exclusively 10
I Mr.. Calhoun.
The cause whereof is thus stated by
/ Gen. Ilouston:-''ln speech at Charles
ton he assumed that. but for my detection.
as he was pleased 10 consider. and thai OF
another Senator Mr.. Benton) from slave
holding State. the bill organizing the Gov
eminent OF Oregon would have been de.
feated. and thus another victory FOR the
South over the North achieved
The address charges Mr.. Calhoun wit,
being one of the principal contrivers or
the Tariff OF 1916. he "leaped over
and took the lead in opposition To the pro-
tective policy"-becaIne the Commander
IN 4 ,hial Of tina Nniifi..rs--aa.s-.-l. a>->i.
through Congress-and was in favor of
engrafting upon the Constitution the ..tri-
ple-headcd monster OF Tariff. Bank and
Internal improvements" That he gave
written opinion. member Of Mr..
Monroe's Cabiner. in favor of restricting
the extension of Slavery in any portion Of
a Territory in which it had been authoriz-
ed by law, and that this written opinion
has disappeared. from The Mes of The
Department. That twice as Cabinet
officer, and once as Senator. he hat! "ad-
United the constitutional power OF Con-
gress to repress Slavery, even in Territor.
les where it had legal footing" And
that now Mr. Calhoun, this vigllant guar
dian of Southern rights, who, it has been
seen, was ever ready to barter them to at.
tain his selfish ends. is now laboring to
make more intense than ever the excite.
meni on the question of Slavery. by agitat-
ing the right Of extension. both at the
North and South. upon new and most
ultra grounds"
The address notices parallel passages in
'.The Crisis Of 1885 and the address Of
Mr.. Calhoun adopted by the Southern
Caucus, and concludes by saving that
while they .sunmask his Mr.. Calhoun's)
long cherished and i'll concealed designs
against the Union, feel some pride in the
conviction that it unmasks also his motive
for the denunciation aimed at me. II tho
advocacy of q measure which removed
one cause of contention, tending 70 pro-
duce an ill-ieeling. if not rupture. be-
tween the members of the Confcderacy--
if opposition to all the schemes Of mad
fanaticism at the North, and mad ambition
at the South, which would embroil the
country in civil war, provoke assaults up
on me, there is no man living who will
give them heartier welcome. |, is some
evidence that ! stand in the way OF the
rash assailants and the deep plotters who
would, to subservc their own unhallowetF
ambition. put in jeopardy the welfare and
liberties of my country. oppose both as
cooperating 10 produce the same mis-
chief, however hostile to each other. But
the weak enthusiast who speculates and
vociierates. has less ofmy adherence thai
the wicked conspirator who concentrates
the force of every strong passion to make
a fatal blow al the viials of the Republic -
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1849-03-21
MELONS,.

The countries in the world most celebrated
for melons, are the plains of Bokara, composed
principally of sand the Island OF cyprus. ST.
milarly constituted; and the Delta OF Egypt,
composed of the fine sand and sediment bro t
down and deposited III course OF centuries
by the river Nile. Dr.. f.. y. Clark. in his
travels in Egypt and Syria, gives an interest
ing account of the melon cultivation on The
Nile. The bed of this long river contains album
dance of sand banks subject to changes ana
shifting from the annual floods by which they
are formed. AS the water recedes after the
floods, these banks are gradually left dry, and
are innedl ately occupied by the felabs, as
melon brds Pigeons or doves dung, winch
bird abounds in Egypt, is mixed in proper
quantities W th this sand, and the products are
astonishing. DIR. Clark aifrms that when ripe,
an extensive bed of these melons perfumes the
air to Il great distance; and as the vessel III
which he sailed from Rosetta TO Acre. was
frcichted with this fruit, the fragrance al
most OverpoweriDS.
A gentleman, few days since, assured us
that the finest melons he ever raised or tasted,
were grown Oh "A bank of pure sand thrown
from a we'll at the depth of abont - feet
Manure. was mixed with the sand, and the
seeds then planted. Three of the melon.
weighed above 60 lbs, more than &c lbs. each
There is no plant that seems more to delight
in u sandy soil than the melon. To arrive al
perfection it requires great heat, ana this ii
sandy soil gives to greater degree than any
other. Few good melons are raised IN the
western part of this State; might not the guam
tity and the quality increase by planting IN
manfred sand, Is IN the above instance! W e
think it well worth trial.
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1849-03-21
EARLY DISADVANTAGES" learned

EARLY DlsADvANTAGEs.-"I learned
grammar" says VIM. Goblet, "when
was private soldier on the pay Of six
pence a day. The edge Of my berth, or
that Of my guard bed, was my seat 10 study
in; my knapsack was my book case, and
bit Of board lying on my lap was my
writing table. had no money to pur-
chase candle or oil, in winter time it was
rarely that could get any light but that of
the fire, and only my turn even at that.
To buy pen or sheet Of paper, was
compelled TO forego some portion of my
food, though in state of half starvation.
had no moment of time that could call
my own; and | had to read and write
amidst the talking. laughing. singing.
whis,ling, and bawing of at least half a
score of the most thoughtless Of men; and
that, too, in hours of their freedom from
all control. And says, if !, under cir
cumstances like these, could encounter
and overcome the task, is there. can there
be. in the whole world. youth who can
find an excuse for the non pertormance!'
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1849-03-21

AMERICAN MISUNDERSTANDING specimens of
American antiquities have recently arrived at
New Orleans, which were eNcavated by a ira
weller. from ancient ruins near San Luis Potos
in Mexico. They comprise too idols and
CRITICAL basin hewn from solid blocks of sand
stone, and are in good preservation. The largest
of the idols was undoubtedly the god of sacrifice.
mi one of the most important. 1t is OF life
size, and the only complete specimen of the kind
that has ever been discovered and brought away
from the country. The anatomical proportions
and beauty of this statue not admired but
The elaborate work upon its entire surface at
tracts at once the attention of the behoder. 1t
- principally ornamental, interspersed with
symbols Of mythology, and occasional hiercgly
pines 1t has two faces. representing youth
and old age The right hand forms an ape rture
IN which light burned during the time OF sa-
criiice
The smaller idol is the god Of sorrow 10 whom
worshipPers came to offer up their devotions for
the tears 1t shed, ana the relief il afforded them
in their grefs. This statue is dirninutive the
carvings plain. and the whole simply devised
The sacrihciai basin measures two feet in diam
eter. and displays much skill and truth in the
work manshp. II is held by two serpents en-
twined, with their he aGs revers-d-th- symbol
of eternity. which enters largely into the my
thoiogy OF the ancient Egyptians.
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1849-03-21

CuRIoUs.--One pint Of water converted into
steam fills a space of nearly two thousand pints.
and raises the piston of a steam engine. with a
force of many thousand pounds. Ii may after
wards be condensed, and reappear as pint Of
water.
NEW CorToN.-A new species of Cotton. call
ed the Prolific Pomegranate, surprising any OF
the gossypiun family, has been grown in Nissis-
sippi by Gen. Mitchell. of Warren County. The
tops aud side branches all thickly studied
with bols. The stalk does not attain a height
usually of more than four or five feet. but every
portion of the plant is literally covered with
bolls. which sustained in upright position
by the strength and vigor OF the stem ana
branches. The chief popularity Of this plant is,
that the stem and branches have Joints as in
other kinds, and although the bolts are SO nu-
merous. there can be no Inconvenience in pick
ing. The staple is beautiful, aud far silk
than the best Petit Gulf.
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1849-03-21

WATERING PLAcEs-A writer in the Yankee
Farmer makes some very sensible remarks on
the policy Of providing watering places for hors-
rs and other stock on the highways, and propo-
the enactment Of a law requiring that over
seers Of roads should attic nd To the matter. tie
proposes that individuals who shall provide Il
Il ouuh or other acc omno6atiou by the way-side
and supply ii with water, at such places as may
be necessary, shall be allowed a proper reduc-
ton from his road tax SO long as the supply is
keptup. We like his remarks, and think none
have travelled whers water was scarce, " ithout
feeling the necessity of some such regulations;
especially when their beasts were suffering from
thirst, and places were seen where tritlng ex-
pensc would have furnished an abundant supply
There would be more humanity, and utility too
in such measure, that i'll some schemes thai
have bee the hobbies of their day.
SOFA CoFFEE.-The flavor of coffee may he
very much improved by adding forty or fit,
grams Of carbonate of soda to each pound o
roasted coffee. In addition to improving the fla
vor the soda makes the coffee more wholesome
as il neutraIizes the acid contained in the inIu
sion.
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1849-03-21

BEAUTIFUL ExrRAcr.-The following fine. and
finely expressed ntiment, we find a>trav in the
papers. 1t will undoubtedly be read with grea,
interest:
The man that doth paper take,
Grudging two dollars once a year,
Will never a good husband make.
Because his wife can never know what
is going ia the world, and his children will
very ignorant appear
An OLD SUBSCRIBER. Massachusetts, Spy
announces the decease. at the age Of 81, Of one
cs its subscribers in Worcester who had tax n
that paper "for more than seventy years"
England and Wales, with sixteen millions of
people. contain nearly eight millions unable to
write their name, and not fewer than FIVE mil
lions unable 10 read their mother tongue.
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1-Connec.icut. 1 in 81.
2--New Hampshire. l in $50.
Massachusetts, l in 81.
4--Maine, in -.
5-Nermont, in G.}.
6-Michigan, in A.
New \ ork and n. Jersey, in 20.
8-Pennsylvania. | in 60.
Ohio, ! in l3.
1O-lowa, | in II.
1l-I4ouisiana. | in 16.
12-District of Columbia. in -.
l3-Maryland 81 Winconsin. in l5.
1i-Indiana and Mississippi, in 10.
15-Florida, in 8.
16-lllinois, Arkansas * Missouri. in Z.
l7-Delaware. Virginia. South Carolina.
Alabama and Kentucky, in 6.
l8-Georgia, in 5.
l9-North Carolina & Tennessee, in 4
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1849-03-21

EpUcAIioN.-We give the following
descending scale of education in the L.
States in 1917 1t shows the number of
white persons in each State above the
age of twen'y-one years who can neither
read or write:
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1849-04-02

According 20 the New York Post Of Saturday evening.
the t.. graph per steamer Canada have had very
favorable IF ct upon the stock and produce markets.
The P,st ADDS
The quotations fir Uui'ed Safes Securities show a
decline of 10 and the bears having it all them
selves at that The Flour market exhibits falling off Of
6: the limited Transactions yet do not fully carry
it nut.
In Cotton the accounts by the steamer show falling
off prices of Of penny, which was anticipated very
generally before the ARRIVAL after the heavy sales advised
by the previous steamer The market will be depreSs-
ed liule on this news bIt shall have a good
spinnn. demand it quite likely that prices will be
toerlbly well sussined The next two weeks.
The New York Herald, under date Of Saturday night
slvs-
Ghe European advIceS are not considered satisfactory
There appears to have been sighta very slight decline
quotations for principal staples and for American
securities but mt y extent sufficient 10 Justify the
depreciation ia th- market realised since the intelligence
came ID hand. I'll decline in sterling exchange within
the past Two weeks, Or since Tile receipt Of advces BY
the last steamer has reduced the difference in quota
Mons between ills and the London Market and pri-
ces uow higher here. compared with those
in i1nJpn at the latest dates, than they were two weeks
nce.
The New York letter Of Saturday afternoon in the
Philadelphia American says:
FrriGhts heavy. and Cotton, believe. has been
taken Il Liverpo, thing IF ID; 10 90 bushels.
Corn taken to fill Up at ) d. Heavy freight 22s I'd.
The money market is wthnu; much change but it
any thing more stringent han Yesterday. The payments
fro the Snh'rrea~ury are s. 992 Receipts 10000.
balance s2,I73 600.
Exchange rules at 5za62 per cent. ! understand
The Browns ordered hundred thousand sOveregns BY
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BALTIMORE. MARKET.

Qic g The american. March %. !: p ~
CALI LE-!ie .u,ply of Bee.esst the scales 10.
day was iairhu the stick rathe. md sales
Aue more active. The offering. reached $50 head Of
which 3i5 wer- I'D 10 civ butchers and 2.5 wer.
driven u Philadelphia Pic. ranged fros s.j0 !,
s2J on the hoo. equal So. . ne.. and .veT..n.
S. 50 gross.
s. 80 t. SIS
Fi.oI R-Ihe mrei.n ne~s by .he ste.me. C.r..a
being considered unfavoEabe. the market msnjfe<.
great tendency u depression. saes on >au.ias q 800
bbis Howard street Flour We're made at a. 6.i. 10
day there Were sales of 400 b5l. the ,ae. The
market cl0ses dull with buyers at (. 50.5 So.
We hear ct no transactions in CITY Mills Flour
Holders ask 81 IS. The STOCK is very Hyhr.
GRAlN.-Wheat is lower 20 dds. We euo.e
good prime reds e.5al00 an. white ., 100 CO
-Ses.
Sales Of Corn at 1880 cit. t., ye.s. and s3A:4 ct.
f1r white
Rye is selling ii IS cts and Oais a. 9,,2s et.
PROEIsIONS.-Iheo operations !.lve deeu s.': Ugh.
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Cabinet Ware-R0oms,
r.


VDIDOSllC the EfInklln HOtcI.
HAVE recently fitted up commodious ware rooms for
Il the exhibition of Cabinet Furniture and am now
prepared to exhibit very large and handsome assert
ment, and At prices as low be bought. here or
elsewhere. My stock on hand will generally amount to
from three funr thousand dollars WORTH and consists
every article in the line, for which there is demand in
orr market. The following comprises part Of the stock
at present on hand
Sideboar,s, with and without Marble tops,
Wardrobes. or different patterns and prices,
Dressing Bureaus, Ladies' Cabinets, Marble tops and
plain
Bedsteads Mshogony Curtain and every variety of com
wood,
French Bedsteads and Spring Hair Beds article
one Of the greatest improvement of the age in The
way of comfortable sleeping.
Mahogany and Gilt framed Looking Glasses, very su-
p-rior and very low,
Sofas. Conversation Chairs Dvans Ottmans Sociables
Rocking Chairs from So so to SIS. Parlor Chairs
of Mahogany, Brdcye, Cane seats, Windsor seats,
&C., SC.
es- Any calls in the undertaking line attended 10 with
prompness and al greatly reduced prices.
o. would like To get two or three steady, indusr
Gus Buys. Of good moral habits, as apprentices.
April 2-w4wif A. WINSTON
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1849-04-02
STATE OFTHE STOCK MARKET.

Reported by Bererly Blair. Licensed Stock Broker.
State Stock g per cents-par value sl00-sales at
par.
Cooperation per cents-psr .alue tl0O-last sale.
al 9S.
James River & Kanawha Bonds. guaranteed BY the
State-97 50aS9S and interest.
Exchange Bank soc.-ra' value !l0O-none on
sale.
Farmers Bank Sock--par value 5000.
Virginia Bank Stock-Ha' value 1905.
Manchester Cotton and Wool Manufacturing. Stock
par value 500 held ss5.
Rlchmond Fire A>sJcIaioN S.k-pa' value So
SO 50 a so.
R'hm"nd. IRE le'ck.bu.. and Potoasc Rail r, al
par value 800 hello at So and .n: