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Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1849-04-25

MEXICAN CLAIMs.-The Board for the
settlement Of Mexican Claims will NEE,
in Washington on Monday next. The
Washington Wing says:
II is supposed that the Board will oc.
cupy at least week in framing rules for
its government; that i, will first take up
the claims adiudicated under former
commission. but not passed by the umpire.
and that II will then adjourn for several
months. during the summer. in order to
enable claimants to procure such papers
from Mexico AS may oe necessary to the
transaction Of their business.
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1849-04-25

MANUFACTURE OF GoLp We have read
that Boyle once very nearly succeeded in
making gold: tina, he showed the expert
ment to Sir Isaac Newton. when both be-
came frightened and threw away thc in
gradients. 4 gentleman commune ateS TO
the editor of the Mining Journal, that hav-
ing experimental some ten wears ago on
the siratification OF the earth and the
formation of mineral depositcs he believes
with truthful results. he turned up one of
his old experiments accidentally few
u lays ago. when he found. running i'm a
Kind OF spinal string through one part.
small quantity of gold. No gold was
used in the experiment and the conclu-
sion arrived at is. that il had been formed
from some of the other substances This.
however. is nothing to what is asserted by
an ironfounder of this town. This gentle
man must have discovered the true philo
sopher's stone. which so many sages OF
the olden time spent their lives in trying 10
obtain. lie declares he has found on, a
process by which he can change any
quantity OF iron into gold. Before three
months are over he says we shall hear more
Of this marvel. He promises to produce
gold in tons-in short, in anv quantity -
liverpool -ilbion
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1849-04-25

MISUNDERSTANDING many other CAPT
find one on the subject Of advertising, full
of truth.
If we look on the other side Of the At
lantic. where advertisements pay a heavy
tax TO government, we find the names of
Rowland, Hunt. Day & Martin. Warren,
Morrison. and Holloway. and the proprie
tors of a medicine called Old PARIS Life
Pills. Each Of these are supposed to cx-
pend upwards of thirty thousand pounds
sterling in advertising; but then, the profits
are proportionate. Some recent proceed
ing in one Of the law courts of Engla land
brought out some facts respecting adver-
Using. 1t appeared that some years since
the receipt of a medicine called Parr's
Life Pills. $50 called, having been invent
ed and first used by the celebrated old
then died of Plethora, and not from any
Harvey. the discovcrer of fine circulation
Of the blood, and (who dissected the body
Of old Parr.) fell in the hands of poor
but spirited individual. and he resolved TO
make the virtue of these pills known. and
with that view set to WORK. and resolved to
spend all the profits he had made during
the first FIVE years in advertising. He at
tempted this; but long before the first five
years expired, he found it impossible, lad
vertise as he would) to expend all his pro-
fits; and he offered reward Of five hum
dred pounds TO any person who would in
struct him how to advertise more than he
did. He carried his medicine all over the
earth's surface. and it appeared that at the
time Of the law proceedings before men,
toned. the floating capital Of his business
was equal to ten million dollars. and tina,
he expended annually, in advertising alone
an amount equal to one hundred and fifty
thousand dollars This perhaps is the
most extraordinary result Of advertising
ever Witnessed: and it is said in some
measure to have been effected by the rare
efficiency of the medicine advertised: but
be that as i, may: 60 thou reader and do
ikewise-as you may if you adop: the
right principle of trade. and ADVERTISE!
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1849-04-25

a new window into the blind dark side 81
this age. aud give us slimpses Of The old
politica! Jeru salen. only 10 enable the
leaders Of the Free Soil party TO hasten
and hide themselves and the cause away
and Sink out Of sigh, in the dirty holes Of
a few contemplate oilicers' We shall see'
Sir. in discharge ae what seemed TO me
duty. have spoken plainly; and unless
here after called To an account by the peo-
Pile. shall upon this subject forever re-
main silent
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1849-04-25

The citizens OF Fayette county opposed TO the
perpefua,.on of Slavery in kentucky. held a
meeting. Saturday. and appointed thirty
delegates to the Emancipation Convention.
Mr.. Clay attended the meeting and addressed
il. as did also the Rev. r. J. ckenridge.
Resolutions were unanimously adopted declar-
ing that hereditary domestic Slavery Is contrary
to the rights of nankini, and ought not to be
made perpetual, &c.
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1849-04-25

water boil three pounds of potatoes to a
pulp. Strain the water through sieve.
and brush the saith, with it. upon board
or table. The material IS not 70 be wrun 2.
but folded down in cloths for three hours.
and then ironed on the wrong side.
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1849-04-25

@Ifa man may reap whatsoever he
soreth.'' what harvest of coats and
breeches the tailors will have, one of these
DAYS
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1849-04-25

GA negro sailor named Washington
Good is under sentence OF death, in Mas
sachusetts. The Boston Republican raises
the novel question whether the Sheriff. up
on whom devolves the execution Of the
condemned man, has not the right to al
levlate the pain Of hanging by allowing
the use of ether or chloroform. The Re-
publcan's argument is this: The only
directions given by the law, with reference
to the mode of execution are. that ''the
punishment Of death shall be inflicted by
hanging the convict by the neck until he is
dead All else is discretionary with the
sheriff, except that he may not aggregate
the punishment. The law will be justly
offended it, in this matter. he goes beyond
its exact letter; and ''humanity will be
Justly offended. if he does not. in the ex-
ercise ofhis duties. admite very indulgence
and alienation which can meliorate the
fate OF the convict.
Since the last execution in Boston the
ether discovery has been made. and ether
or chlorotorm is move universally used ii
painful operations; the editor Of the Re
I publican then asks, "shall not The convic
share also the advantage of this benign
/ discovery! He is to be hanged by the
neck. Shall not this be done Nth til.
least possible PAIN" He thinks, also
that it is with the discretion of the sheriff
thus TO permit the pains Of the convict tc
( be alleviated; but he will not undertake Il
decide whether humanity requires tina
the convict, if he chooses shall be allowed
the benefit of ether That is the G st o
the whole matter. We are not prepared
10 decide the point; but it is a fair question
for investigation and argument. and on
that deserves to be we'll considered.--Sen
!tinel.
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1849-04-25

Ninteen hundread have died of the cholera in
Glasgow, since November last.
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1849-04-25
Decidedly Rich.

One of the parreeue ladies Of our vii
lace. but would be wonderful aristocra'ic
in all domestic matters. was visiting few
DAYS since. at Major G-'s. Gall know
the old Major when after tea. the follow
ing conversation occurred between the
Majors excellent old fash oned lady and
the top mot in consequence Of the hired
girl occupying seat at the tea table.
Mrs Why Mrs. G --. you do
not allow your hired girl to eat with you at
the table! It's horrible!
Mrs c., Most certainly do. You
know this has ever been my practice. II
was SO when you worked for me-don
YOU recollect!
This was cooler to silk and satin great
ness; or. as the boys call it. Goldfish Arts
tocracy.' And after coloring and stam-
mering. she answered in a very low voice.
Yes b-e-l-l-e-v- it was and s!oped.
What cutting and whitening rebuke
And how admirably it applies to very much
of the s;rutting ariStocracy-God save
the mark-in this village.
When will the world learn that poverty
is not the evidence Of meanness and de-
graduation; nor silks and sa,ins the sure
evidence of true and noble woman
But hypocrisy. self conceit. a disposition 10
Cypress and degrade those under US. are
unquestionable indexes to low. and un'
educated and uncultivated minds. Mis-
fortune and poverty may overtake us all
II may be our present companions. The
mind. however. educ ated. refined and en-.
nobled by reading and reflection. is the
sure and only foundation for respect and
true greatness And when it is attempted
otherwise. the Gears will unavoidedly pro-
trule in spite Of the Lions skin.'-Dc-
tr0it idc.
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1849-04-25

Fror, the many that offered chose King. Brack-
enbridge, Creutzfedt, and the guide, w Iiiiams;
md placed the party under the command OF
King with directions 10 send me express in
case of the least delay at the settlements
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1849-02-02


There is no use in guarding the cattle, as the
Indians appear to have no disposition 10 steal
them, but it is advisable to keep out guard
every night around the camp, both for the
protection of person and horses, for there is
but little confidence to-be placed in an Indian
in any respect, yet | never have heard of any
eneampment being attacked, but lone persons
have frequently been murdered by the Indians
on the route.
The companies should not consist of more
than ten or fifteen wagons, as they can travel
much faster, more pleasantly, and about as
safe as larger companies. And it is to be
desired to be In one Of the foremost companies
for several reasons-First, the grazing will
be much better; Secondly, they will not be so
much annoyed by the dust, which is very
deep after so many wagons pass over the
road, one Immediately aftef another
18th this information, with what can be
gathered at independence. or any Of the places
OF rendezvous, hope that every one going
can be comfortab and properly QUILTED for
the journey. w VI. p. PARKINSON.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1849-02-02
MOVEMENTS AT THE SOUTH.

We find in the Richmond ENQUIRER of the
Sd inst, the proceedings of public meeting
Of the people Of King William county, Va,
on the 18th ult. professedly for the purpose
OF concerning measures IN opposition to what
IS called the late and alarming proceedings in
congress on the subject Of slavery. 4 here
was good deal of lond talking, and good
many threatenings Illuminated against the
North--and finally, it was,
Resolved, That it is the imperative duty of
the Southern States TO resist any farther inter
ference on the subject Of Slavery, either in the
States or Territories, by the Congress. Of the
United States, ''at al hazards, and to the last
extremity"
Resolved, That we invite the aid and as
slstance of our fellow citizens Of virginia and
the Southern States, on one combined resist
ance, (by every means which freemen have
the right to use,) to the late proceedings in
me House OF Representatives of the United
States, on the subject of Negro Slavery.
Resolved, That the President of this meet
ing do appoint Committee Of Safety for this
county. and snrh nthara ni,izens as tho Pc
uent may select, whose duty 1t shall be 10 Ldhs
such action as may from time to time be call
led for by the courae of events.
The Richmond Republican, urging the Va.
l legislature 20 have the Arsenal in that city.
converted into Military Academy. saws -
"Such a change Is CT importance not only 10
the diffusion OF education through the State,
but OF that military knowledge and discipline
which may be so essential to the South In
certain contingency. " e would recommend
a similar policy 10 all cur sister States of the
South South Carolina has two prosperous
Military Academies-one at Columbia and
enc at Charleston Let the South be prepar-
ed to defend her rights, and they will never
be assailed."
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1849-02-02

II Some of our readers appear to have under
stood the call we made upon the County Commits
sioners last week, for report intended especi-
ally to apply to the netc Board. Such however,
was not the case. We suppose it the duty Of the
old Board as it could hardly be expected that men
Just coming into Office, can know how the county
matters stand, as well as those who have had them
under their immediate supervision during the past
year But, be this as it may, the duty certainly
devolved upon some of them, and the people have
right to know how their officers are performing
the duties entrusted to them. This information
they ask. Shall it be denied them
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1849-02-02
ATTEMPTED RIOT.

Buffalo, Jan. 8.
A body Of Irishmen, employed on the canal
work at this point, who arrived lately from the
Welland canal, struck for higher wages last
week, and drove off this morning those dispo-
sed to work at the cid rates.
A serious riot being anticipated, the militia
~ have been ordered out, and six foot-com-
panies and company Of dragons, are now
drawn up in front Of the court house, waiting
the orders Of the sheriff
1t is said the Irish are armed with muskets,
pitchforks, and clubs. and are determined to
resist the military at all hazards.
iS Later accounts state that the riot has
been quelled.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1849-02-02
7 PHIC DISPATCHES
From the Galena Advertiser.
CONGRESSIONAL EXCITEMENT.

WASHINGTON. Jan %
SENATE-Mr. Dick presented resolution {
instruction from the Legislature of the State of
New York for prohibiting slavery in new terrific.
ry.
The memorial for restoring the Texas boundary
was taken up a motion made to lay it on
the table and have the same printed.
Mr.. Rusk proposed. that it be referred to the
committee the Judiciary.
Mr.. 1ulee considered the memorial insolent.
Sir. Dckerson desired 10 give it fair hearing
Mr. Foot opposed. and Mr. Dick answered
him
Mr.. Niles Intercepted Mr.. Yulee, and said he
believed that plan was on foot TO dissolve the L.
MIR. King did not think this proper time or
occasion TO array parties here.
Mr., Davis, of Mississippi. could not treat the
paper respectfully Its incendiary and revolution
airy doctrines forbade lis circulation. Ii no
thing but tissue OF falsehoods.
MIR. Foote thought they would defend Southern
institutions at all hazards wien the time for &C
ton came.
After further debate the motion to print was
carried. when the senate adjourned.
Sorshera Capcras-CaIaoa,n 5 Dis J7rior, Scheme
DiSoo,tntenanced
Delegates 70 the Southern Caucus unanimously
subscribed TO Berriens Address instead of Cal
houns. 1t is legal in character and mild in argu-
ment.
NV YoRK, Jan. %.
Flour demand is for consumption and the East
No exchange. Prices Tor grain are unchanged
and h-m. Illinois wheat, l 10; Genesee / 25;
southern Corn 81. Groceries unchanged; Lard dull
ST. LOUIS. Jan. %.
During the last three days nothing has II anspi.
red IN the market worth mentioning. The ope-
ratlons IN Wheat, Corn, Whiskey, and Lard were
small, at former quotations
Three additional deaths from Cholera have oc-
CURED, and several new cases reported
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1849-02-02

Some years since when MONEY wasfscarce.
and almost everything was done: in the way
of trade, n man named JoNEs called inro n
grocery and dry good store OF. Mr. BRowN,
and asked for darning needles otftFing in
exchange an egg Ate" recei&iElg the need
lie, JONES said:
Come, sir, amt you going ta treas %
w hat. on that trade - il.qHlfed Mr., B.
certainly; trade is trade let j. be big
or little"
II what will Won tate;7'r
- glass of wine" said J0SEsi !"
Ths wine was poured our when the sponge
sad would il be too much: & request you
TO put an egg IN this wine i sun ver,- fond
OF eggs aud wine"
App Illed by the mau's ,nesgnunss. the store
keeper took the idt ntical EGG which he had
received for the darnina nee:fie. and handed
u TO ms customer, who. on Gre6kinu i, into
tn WINE glass discovered that il contained a
double yolk.
Look here said the snonga =. ar Won
think YOU ought to- give me ,1cfhrr .darninc
needle I! this, you see is dautle esgr'
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1849-02-02
countries
THE AFFAIRS lIALY.

The affairs of Italy are in strangely dis
tuib ID State. The last accounts say, that
The Pope has been deprived of all temporal
TO the p'opie. says tie Pope cas- only come
back under the rule of bishops but cardn-
ais aud prelatrs would be strictly prohibit d
from entering thu ci'y. The people. in an
enthusiasm, run about the Streets crying
DeaIh To n Pope - ID .a:h to the Tar
dinais - 1t IS '',aposs bic To lorrIell To " LAT,
these events WI LEAD, bat IT is certain that
:hey are not without fheir sigufcauce.-
Gdleia q tie.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1849-02-02

C. FINE SPoRr-Three Sharp Shooters,
hunting excursion, and notw hstandine the
unpleasant weather most of the time returned
IN just SIX days with thirtyofoe fine fat deer.
We understand that gentleman. near this
town, killed fire deer few days since, ut two
shots. Who can beat this!
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1849-02-02
FRANCE

The accounts received in town TODAY piyo
Louis Napoleon clear majority of four mil
lions over Cavaignac.
As proof OF Louis Napoleon's disposition
to please all parties, he has placed l-amartine's
name as one of his choosing for the Vice Pre-
sidency.
Dissension already appears in Louis Napo-
Icons camp; Victor Hugo has withdrawn
Y. Y. Irih4ne's Express.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1849-02-02

10 The Colonization society will send
about four hundred negroes, liberated slaves,
to Liberia, on the lst OF January. The vessel
will sail from New Orleans with the Ross
negroes on board, 1.-TWO hundred in number
and with populations from Tennessee, Keu-
lucky and Alabama
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1849-02-02
THE CHOLERA DECREASING.

New orleans, Jan. ..
The cholera for day two past has been
less destructive In its ravages, the number Of
deaths within the past 4S hours being only
H. The number of deaths from cholera and
other causes during the same time was 1871.
Citizens generally are returning to their homes
and the late rains had subsidized and given place
to wholesome and pleasant weather.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1849-02-02

A PUZzLE.-At tue txatuIngIi--, n . 49,
ochai schooi, reverend gentleman was ask
ing a class the meaning of words. They an
swered very we'll until he gave :. backbite -
L MS seemed puzzler. IL went down the
c'ass uhtii IT came to a simple little urchiB.
VINO looked sheepishiy knowing. and s1id.
''is may be a tiea.''
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1849-02-02

The Senate Committee on Territories have
reported ii bill to establish Minnesota Territory
which is made the special order of the day
for Wednesday next. There is great doubt
about the assage of the bill. EThe bill pass
ed the Senate according to our later reports
Ga. GAzETrE
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1849-02-02

SMALL Pox.-ne learn nom the Platteville
American that the Small Pox is in that place
The paper adds: We have the satisfaction of in
forming our readers that prompt measures have
been taken to prevent the spread of the disease 1t
is not the genuine 'squar tod but varoIoid in
town y
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1849-02-02

RECIPROCITY WITH CANADA A Bill is
under discussion in the Senate to admit Ger
tain articles OF the growth or production of
Canada INTO the United States free of duty.
nponcondition that the like articles Of growth
and production of the United States be ad
united into Canada free Of duty
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1849-02-02

FIRE-We understand that the ex tensivc Drug
Prairie, together with the dwelling OF Dr. Haras z
thy, Were destroyed by fire on the morning of the
9th of January last. The amount of loss sustain
ed by Messrs. B. & H. was about s., 00o No in
surance
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1849-02-02

New YORK AND ERIE RAnRoAD.-The first
regular train of cars left New York for Bing-
hamton on the 6th nit. taking two hundred
passengers for the whole distance through
224t miles. This is splendid beginning for
the nes road, yet it is but 1.-THE in cornpari-
son with the future travel on the line
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1849-02-02
MR.. CLAY RETURNED TO TEE
u. s. SENATE.

The Legislature of Kentucky have unani-
nously elected HENRY CLAY a Senator of the
L. s., for six wears from the 4ih of March
next. Long may his life be spared to his
country and mankind, put may his use fulness
be unimpared 10 the end o. his life.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1849-02-02

HEAVY LoSs.--rhe splendid steamer EN-
pre State, running on East river. was bu, nj
about the 18th ult.. while lying at the wharf
IN New York. She was valued at $3.50, 900
and bad an insurance on her to the amount of
100000.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1849-02-02

KIDNAPPING Three negro boys were i'd
mapped from their homes, in Hamilton co. IN
on the evening of the 4th ult The eitiz ens
OF the county offered reward for their recov-
cry and the detection of the kidnappers. II
IS supposed that they have been taken to the
South. ~ tue
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1849-02-02

II At meeting OF the Grand Lodge of Wis
consin of o. E. o. OF 100l, held at the Lodge room
in Mineral Point on Monday evening the goth
alt the following officers were elected for the en-
suing quarter:
Grand Senior-P W. TKowAs
Vice Grand eaoI-JoHN TRoSe.
Grand scribe-E s. Carson
Grand Treasurer-O. J. MINOR.
1st Grand r. D.-EMoaY HEALY.
ID MILAN TERRILL.
Sd N. URKS.
4th j. W. JoSEs
Grand Pilot-JAMEs KINNEY.
Grand Sentincl-E. WHITMoRE.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1849-02-02

POPULATION OF NILWAUKEE-The DoDu-
atlon of the city of Milwaukee has lately been
taken. The following is the published result !:
Males. 8.398; females. 7,2l9-total, Is. 500.
In SAT the total was l406l. The popula-
ton has been furnished from the following
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1849-02-02

NoRE GoLD.-The New Orleans Bulletin
contains late news from California. received
via Mexico. Ii states that more gold has been
discovered, and that the supply is literally
incrhauSfibie About 500, 900 worth is ga
thered daily, bat there is much sickness and
suffering at the diggings, from want of all the
necessaFies Of life. Two barrels Of brand '
were lately sold at the mines for $4,000
fourteen thousand dollars y in gold dust
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1849-02-02
LATE FROM CALlFOKNIA-MORE GOLD
ANARCHY

Letters have been received at the State Depart
ment, dated Monterey, November 9th, confirming
ali the previous accounts of the neXhaustible sun
ply OF gold in California. Commodore Jones sa Is
that anarchy prevails, and that even his officers
Show disposition to desert. Several seamen have
deserted, and naval vessels are short handed Lieut.
Larkin saw Jumps Of gold weighing one and two
pounds, and heared OF Jumps weighing sixteen and
twenty-five pounds
PROVISIONS are scarce. Board four dollars day
and washing six dollars per dozen.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1849-02-02

IL y physician has been set one wear 20
the penitentiary in Pulaski co. H., for man
siaughter-a man having died whom he vac
cinated with small pox matter.