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Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1850-04-17
WASHINGTON, april 8, 1880.

SESATE.-Mr Benton presented pcti
ton from numerous inhabitants Of san
Diego asking for separate collection dis
iricts tor the Southern portion Of Cali
iornia. Mr.. Benton strongly recommend
cd the petition.
Mr.. Smith presented petition from the
Colonization Society asking the recoGni-
ton Of the Republic of Liberia.
Mr.. Cass presented petition from the
officers in the army in Oregon praying for
relief
On motion. the deficiency bill was
taken up. and Mr.. Bcnion-.spokc al grea,
length on the subject.
HovsE.- The Committee on the Judi
ciary reported the Census Fill. which was
made the order OF the dav for Thursday
Mr.. Houston offered Joint resolution
considering Mr.. Grinue!l's proposition to
supply his vessels witt, Navy officers in
search Of Sir John Franklin.
The House refused to suspend tho rules
anil petitions being in order were called
Ru. on motion Of Mr. Bailey the House
resolved itself into Committee Of the
Whole on the California Message.
Mr.. Wallace spoke at length on the
Slavery question.
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1850-04-17

Maj R0b5erg-A Young man by the
name of W lliam Buchanan was ares.
ted in this place short time since under
the charge OF robb!ng the mail between
this place and indianapolis few month.
since. He was taken TO Indianapolis,
and recognized as being the person
against whom an indictment was found
al the last term Of the L. S Circuit Count.
tor like offence. lie was committed 10
Iail
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1850-04-17

GsEAT STATE FAIR or OHto.-The ed
TORS Of the Cincinnati Gazette. in speak
ing OF tie great agric ul,ural. mechanical,
and horticultural FAIR. proposed 10 be
held in the Queen city. next fall says: Nv e
are glad 10 learn tina, the different com
mit'ees have discharged faithfully the ,.u-
ties conhlcd 10 them. and that the tenth
exhibition OF manufactures by the OHIO
Mechanics Institute. VIII take in Cincin-
natl. on the lin Of September next
Medals and Certificates viii be awarded
. those wao present nesiiorious articles
No,lvc power Wi. be erected for those
who wish % exhibit Nofkln, machinery
Improvements in Steam Boilers. SnoAc
Consumers, and all Improvements having
reference 10 SAFETY and convenience in the
application Of Steam. VII! receive particu
lar attention. The State Agricultural
Fair. the Horticultural! Soc.e,y's ENhibi-
lion. and american Pomoleeical Congress.
are al anpoin'elto take place al the same
time. making it az occasion OF grea, in
:eres; % strangers al distance 10 make
our city a visit al the time All letters re-
la;iag - the exhibition. should be address
sei 10 the Committee Of Exhibition OF the
OHIO Mechanics Institute Competition
q, expected from all parts Of the Western
country, AMI competitors may rest asSur-
~ I'm. tfay ,,tl a., ,,aI., x.a3.,.,, Tho
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1850-04-17

The CaB.S--Bumor from Washing
Ton, speak Of reorganization of the pres
ident's cabinet as altogether probable
Webster is spoken OF for the Department
Of State: Ewing for the Treasury; Butler
King ;nr the Interior. and Leicder for the
Post Office. We are inclined 10 think
there is some truth n the repoFts-tney
may be true, or may no.-we give the re-
por. for VIA: j; is worth
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1850-04-17

nFsTsrcrlvE FlHE.-A,elegraphic dis
patch from New Orleans. dated ,pril Hi.
says. news has just been received that a
great confiagration occurred at Laguira,
Nenczaela, on the llth Of March. which
destroyed the entire city. with the excep.
ton Of two houses before The dcvouring
clement coulI be su5luel The greatest
distress prevailed.
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5!onai.
[FRrpaY's pRocEEDINGs.1
WASHINGTON, April ), 1850.

W A'-'s - pan ~ SC'S"
SENATE.-1'he consideration Of Mr.
Bells resolutions was resumed.
Mr.. Shields addressed the Senate upon
the Slavery question. lie said he had
been instructed by the Leg slature - vote
for the Wilmot Proyiso. and he felt bound
TO obey. He believed Congress had en-
tire power over slavery III the territories.
in the District of Columbia. and every
where. except where restricted BIZ the
Constitution. lie was opposed u FootG' s
proposition fora select committee. Tnguul4t
!, would do u, good. AMI q, the cricy.
ances Of thr South were more imaginary
man real lie expressed strong conf
dcncc that the good sense AMI integrity
Of tho people would preserve the Union.
lie expressed himself in favor Of the adj
mission of California "a Il simple act oil
justice ~ her people II, contenlsi that
slavery was abolished il California ard
New Mexico. IL; express sed his decided
belief tha, Texas had no claim to any por.
ton of View Mexiro. IL repuliatel the
iIca Of an equilibrium ~ Inc States. Tic
North would never sub.ni. that ono f5st d
free American solI shail b. made slave
territory
Mr.. Mason made some I,n1t'y rcna..:
in favor Of slavery ia territories. 80 long
~ they remain territories - tie tnited
S,a.os. II maintained IT, Inc federal
relation Of California WA TIA. Of q terri
,,ry, nothing else. r. iu4st say that Ia
did MT thi.s The Constitution of California
worth the parchment up1n which il was
cngrossel. lit 3a7 T. he maintained Al
fhc expense Of the rights guaranteed t.
TN. G,uf ercl, r., mr.. =.
crn people. that past a caecnuiIy rs ih.Y
would come into The ! 0.on w9u thcV ~
ou, of IT, he caiiol u2an the SENATOR
- pause before thoy eide, . bring in
the new States aGains. the protest OF every
Southern man. with ils present boundaries
and Constitution IL dasrel her early
admission. but with suitable boundaries
The Vice President stated the question
Of Baldwin's amendment. excepting from
the proposition to refer Bells resolutions
10 select committee on question Of admis-
sion Of California.
Mr.. Underwood sail he would vote
against the amendment
Mr.. Butler appealed to the majority 10.
to force California into the Union.
Mr.. Clay expressed regre: at feelings
OF distress evinccd. IL wa, in favor Of
n motion for Il select committee. not with
the confidence expressed by many, but il
the conviction that if it done no good it
will do no evil. lie was willing to vote for
California either rs all independent mca-
sure or in connection with measures for
the good Of the territories. He was op
posed to the amendment.
Mr.. Benton rose and supported his pro-
position in favor Of the admission Of Cali
fnrnia as separate measure, but gave
way for adjournment.
The Senate then adjourned till Monday
The House. was engaged all day on the
private calender. Fourteen private bills
were passed.
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1850-04-17

THr CoMFsoIIss..-- 1t Is NOW rePortcl from
Washington that NJ. Clay aaI Nr. Webster on
the Wig side Of the Sen1'r. AMI Messrs. G ASS
ana Dickinson the other i .e OF The Chamber,
nave agreed 10 connect the EMISSION s'5lifor-
ma with 'hs orEanzatou Of territorifl govern
nIcnts FOR New Mexico and Desaret The Com
s'ituion - California 10 remain a !, IS. AMI The
Territorial or -tnz4;ionS to be without The pro-
v.so as inst slavery. TWAS hoped that califor-
nj, would be admitted without ''riiers" We
arc yet 10 be Convinced that II Is exclusively the
tight OF the peo2. OF the territories to deter
mine the question as 70 whether slavery should
be instituted in new territories or states. We
believe the people Of thu whole government
Of the general partnership deep interest
n the extension Of slavery, AMI that such extern
zan should not be permitted unless b. d maJor-
~ OF the representatives, OF tn entire people.
Bat when the people Of the territory h1re set-
led the question IN accordance with The wishes
Ct ninc-tentIss Of ts people Of the north. why
northern members OF tn. Senate s.louIJ CON
meet ;iis admission Of ae'l territory 18th other
questions, ami sacrifice the proylso 10 other ter
fitoIial Goveranents, w c4aaot easily accord
s...n actioas Of correct policy. The Wings
were Tor the P-oyiso-the iocos for non-n,er-
ven'icn. The former have thejr principle in
corPo1@to.l j.! IL. Constitution OF California by
ihe people OF that rritory tine locos haze lett
the matter 70 b. settled upoa h~ir rriaclple Of
aoa-Ia,cry-ut.oa. an y: she caunot b a5ttl;-
ted except New MexI-o be OF ....1ei "'tit9at re-
strscgion. We wo8gl not haze tbs irienas Of
free soil 50 obstinate 20 endaager the SAFETY
ST the Union; bat we woai have then, a-mit
California IS she Is. AMI New Mexico with &
2roriso or not at ALL Why shouid Congress
logger delay the settlement Of these questions
The members IRE doubtless prepared to vote
then Why no: do SO AMI settle the question IN
some Wy. II they PTecrastin2.e ths matter
much longer, The people Should instruct them 10
ae; immediately or return TO their constituents
Nearly t.s months CT the session hare trans
p.rct, and aoihins --aasolatcly nothing has been
done upon this question Of slaTery or any thing
else
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1850-04-17
The c,st7,cl.cs sarasl w. Clev.

We nna il ;he Philadelphia ledger Of
Thursday the following letter from the
faculty Of the Catholic University Of No;re
Dame, at South Bend. Indiana, addressed
to the Hon. Henry Clay. Il IS a beauti-
fu tribute 10 the talents and patriotism Of
that distinguished gentleman, and We
think may be regarded as strong indi-
cation that the Catholic population Of the
United States are III favor Of compromi-
sing. on principles honorable and just TO
al sections Of the Union, the present
unhappy sectional controversy which dis
tracts the country:
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1850-04-17

HrHaY CLAY-l7A IF dprH. To-day
IS the anniversary Of the birth day Of the
sage Of Ashland. the great statesman. The
noble senator. and ncorrupiiblc American
citizen. TlENGY Clay. He is IS years Of
age. and vet he looks as if another score
Of wears might be allotted to him on earth.
For bali a century he has boon in public
life. in the most responsible stations. and
in the mos. difficult and trying times OF
political excitement; and in all situations.
under al circumstances. he has been ac-
tive in promoting the prosperity of the
country. Political opponents have charg
81 otherwise. is fame IS not for this
age, and the tru,h-telling pages Of the i'm
partial historian viii do him 'hst justice
which political prejudice has HERETOFORE de-
niod i..ln. We wish him many years Of
hca,lA AL life.
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1850-04-17

ca farmer in TiPpecanoc county
while blowing his fell recently. p'owad
up piece Of virgin copper weighing SIX,
pounds Ind J9waaf.
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1850-04-17

CrHon- {. 3. Smith arrived al his
residence in Connersyii.e last week.
where he WI. remain until the meeting Of
the Board of Commissioners OF Mexican
Claims, mex: November. We b.l Mr
St..1tk Il,-,.s- t---,.
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1850-04-17

f-The Cumberland Civilian states the
work upon the extension OF the railroad
west. is being pushed on with commenda-
bic zeal. the forces engaged OH it now
are quite large. When the winter is fair
" gone ihe work viii be prosecuted with
great rapidly.
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1850-04-17
WASHINGTON, Auril 9, 1850.

SESATE-Nr Webster was excused
from serving Oh the committee appointed
TO convey the remains Of 'ir. Calhoun 10
Carolina.
The California bill was taken up, and
Mr.. Corwin spoke an hour in favor OF the
immediate admission OF California. and
the restrictive policy-'rhe South ne con-
sldered had land enough
The Census Eli was discussed Tor three
hours. and sundry amendments passed.
hut withou, coming 10 any conclusion the
Senate adjourned!
lioUsE-Nr. Thompson asked leave 10
present memorial asking for land for the
officers and soldiers Of the war of 1872
Objections being made leave was re-
fused.
The committee to nvesii- tie the charges
preferred Against the Secretary of War
had leave 10 set during the session OF the
liou,e.
After a speech from Nr Harris. of
Illinois. the House refused 10 lay on the
table the motion - reconsider the bill pro-
v.ding for tho purchase Of American
Hemp for the use Of the Navy.
The House then went into Committee
Of the Whole
Mr.. Howard gave notice Of an amend
n,cnt TO McClernand's bill relative to the
Texas Territory claims.
MIR Harris. Of Tennessee. spoke an
hour against the admission OF California
as an independent measure. lie aivoca-
ted noain,erven,on. They had RICH, TO
carry slavery into the Territories. and
demand tho strong arm oil the Govern
'ncnt II protect them.
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1850-04-17

Tie Grea. DE- ated.-The j ,fsmous
sam Medary aas oeen !efea.ed for the
Convention. Nj right,
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1850-04-17
WASHINGTON, April 10, 1850.

SENArE.-Mr. Hale presented from
thirty TO forty petitions agains, the extern
sion Of slavery, &c.
Mr.. A,chison moved that Mr. Hale have
leave to hand all such petitions to the
Secretary. without stating their contents.
thereby saving time. The motion. how
ever. was not insisted upon.
Mr.. Clay called the attention Of the
Senate TO the fact that these petitions were
all printed alike. and he said j, was con.
certed plan among abolitionists. and de.
signed to produce imposition on the public
sentiment
The Chair suggested that the petitions
have already been passed upon.
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Hon Henry Clay. Washington. D. c

Rr-vrS OF 4 Co,,z--LiaG:. IT. T.
Naurv communicates 10 the National IN
teIlirenccr some interesting astronomical
news. He states that a letter from tle
Rev. Nj Jenkins. Of Georgetown College.
who sailed from Rio in October last, con-
:ains the following item:
ION November 23th, az = p. N. We
saw distinctly Z comet 10 westward. nearly
in the track of the sun. and about IL deg
above the horizon. as measured by the
quadrant: the nucleus very distinct. ard
abou, as large in appearance as Mars. the
tail curved and pointed towards the south:
Is. w quite bright. and nearly degree
in length. as visible to the naked eve. but
much larger when viewed with 4 SPY glass
II was seen BY al The crew for twenty
minutes. when cloud intercepted IL. and
II never more was SEEN
/, is though. that this may be the great
comet OF 1854 and 1855. the return OF
which astronomers are expecting about
this time.
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1850-04-17

the sale OF al spiri;goas or fermented
liquor IN a less quantity taan twentre sh;
gallons. except for Fnecaanica. and medi-
Gina. purposes:
It authorizes town corrorat ons 10 APP
poin: suitable agents for the sale .. liquors.
va2 shall be paid for tae.r services ifon
the corporation treasury. The penalty ior
infringement Of this law ; iupri>ou:.2cI.:
III the county Ill. or hard iuDor in tie
house 0: correction from ten 10 tair.v
days-twenty dollars fac. ana suroties .
keep the peace and the liquor law for a
wear. For second conviction, .airty 10
sixty days Imprisonment.
The Golden Oregon Corn. IS So
pcrio- variety ior field culture. Introduced
in Philadelphia to the rabic ny D. Land
rein. 1t has small cob ana a long grain.
closely packed on tie cob Il contains
from 500 10 1000 grains + the ear, anil
viii she'll one bu>hel Of corn fs3tu one aul
half bushels Of ears The ordinary
corn viii require Two bushels o. ears -
she'll enc bushel o! corn.
E-The Washington correspondent; o.
the Journal Of Commences : tys mat gen-
tlemen from California. low ~ = a. s5uG-
ton. say tia, Col. Fsemou: i The r.4..est
man fl tie world lis .I Miuc MI
probably be saieaJle. ii a fy. avs Al <
millions an acre. ~. N.t.- a; SAYS -
kuo8s Of spots belonging u iaa govern
,neIt. which arr worth ~lN i!.....oas OF dot
lars per acre. anil ~iIi Pe5 luce from y
- twenty PC. cent. yeat ~ t.at aa.1.
erThe Now York Janraal Of Conn
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1850-04-17
WASHINGTON. April 10, 1880.


Sir. Cau, rhcIl, Clerk Of the House, Died al
unc o'clock 10 day.
Mr Clay was couiplncricd on his birth light
with brilliant scruadr last evening. The great
statesman returned thanks TO the citizens OF
W a>ll.ngton. for their continued rrCari. and
hoped that they might Tong live 10 ENJOY the
blessings of this GloriouS Union. Ills speech
was eloquent and pathetic, ana was received
with immense enthusiasm.
The proposition for Il select committee the
slavery question. has been laia the table.
Mr.. Doug lass viii newt week call up the cues
ton fer the admission Of California.
The Cabinet have demanded the names Of the
authors Of certain communications III the [ mon,
relating 70 the Gaipha
\ scene q ncw e&cltenlen 1T tranSpred in the
United States Circuii Court to-day. \ df>tin-
cui>hed lawyer, named Henry May, took eNcep
tons, III strong terms, IN 4 decision granting a
new trad, ~ !, cause where 4 verdict rem
deTed IN favor Of MS clsent. which resulted in
his expulsion from the bar. The feeling OF the
community Is ~ favor Of Mr.. My.
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"wednesday. april nth. 1850.
q iSam onna coaa

AGENTS roo TIE PaLIADIux \. W. Ray, 7.
NJ. Cambridge e.ty.
VIM Rnssey. Ecouomv-
WA. Iouse. Bros. :lsvI.lc-
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1850-04-17
WAsHIN7ToE, April II, 1850.

SEvArE.-Thc Vice President amour
ced that resolutions were insor!er.
Mr. Dickinson moved that the Senate
take up the deficiency bill. but il was with
drawn, and roo,'s committee bill was
taken up.
Mr.. Clay spoke briefly in favor Of the
Committee bill, AID said that good would
result from il.
Mr. Vinton said he would consent %
refer the California bill with instructions
10 consider i separately and independents
y.
After some farther discussion the sub
cct was laid over.
The deficiency bill was taken up.
Patent Office appointments were taken
up and discussed for three hours. after
which the Senate adjourned over until
Monday.
IIoUsE.-lf,er some discussion on a
poin, Of order
The House resolved itself into Com
mittcc Of the Whole and tool. up the pri-
vate Calender.
There was a discussion Oh some i'm
Portant claims. but no action was taken.
The chairman Of the Committee ap-
pointed to investigate the conduct Of the
Secretary Of War relative to the G. lp!iin
claim. asked for Instructions.
Mr. Moore offered resolution. instruct
ing the Committee 10 inquire into tho con-
diinns Of the payments Of the claims.
Mr.. Livagatar( = commented severely
upon the allowance Of the Galphin claim
lie alluded also to the runors current. OF
an eruption in the Cabinet. growing out
of this matter.
Mr.. Cary called the gentleman to order.
.Iuch feeling and confusion followed.
After various motions and calls OF the
House. the yeas and nays were called on
the resolution, end ordered
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1850-04-17
E2sIrY OF NoTGE DAHE DU Lac,
Near South Bend. lndiana, :
,t1rcI IL. iGZ0.

Hon. &ir:-Ihc president and faculty
Of the Catholic institution, all unknown
to Won as thev are: cannot resist the I'M
pulse created bv the recent reading OF
vour great COMPROMISE speech, in the
college reflector to address yoa bsioi
letter Of thanks 70: their share in that
rich treat Protesting a creed widely
f litf,cc from vouc o,:a, and Which is
generally. though falsely. supposed t. be
anti American and hostile - civil l!3arfv.
thcyvet partakc with You al those Just.
wise and moderate views which N0u adj
vance in that noble document referred to.
and in all that patriotic and trembling So
licituda for the countonance anil Pe!potu-
itv Of this glorious Union which vol 50
IIaudaL1y manifest 1t would be dissimu-
la,ioA in those Who address Won u affirm
aught else than that they seek the eltira
ton and glory Of their master. Christ, be-
fore all other earthly considerations; but
besides this reinning aim and desire. they
know no greater love and affection than
what thew bear towards the constitution
and federal government Of these States.
With the integrity. stability. and IN
checked progress Of this land Of religious
liberty, fhey see Identified the highest in
terestS of the Church Of Jesus Christ.
and the highest hopes OF humanity; an!
greatly as they vencratc Your exalted pa
tro.i~m. evinccd not only now in this
painful crisis. bu, also through 4 long
and illustrious Life Of unseii5h and unro-
Quilted devotion 10 your country. they VIII
not Weld 10 vou in the alarm you feel in
view of the dangers now threatening the
Union. or in earnest and continual sup
plications TO the God Of Nations; that he
vii. be pleased for MS Church's sake. 70
avert fromus those perils which now men,
acc us.
While YOU are assailed by the violent
and insane Of both sections Of the Mon.
we thought it it might be agreeable TO You
to know that IN secluded eiigious house
whose inmates have their citizenship and
conversation in Heaven. who commune
more with the mighty past than the pres
ent, and whose invisible companions are
the noble army Of saints. your kindlinc
ora.ory has warmed and cheered many
hear, inflexibiy and altogether American.
In behalf Of the president ana faculty.
I have the honor - be. with the greatest
consideration, YOUR obcdient servant.
GARDNER JONES
H., Earrv- ('1,z- w shin r.7r1 n c
The southern press. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1850-1852, 1850-07-02
A Fact from the Forest Land.
FOND DU LAC, WISCONSIN, June 3, ls

FOND Du LAC, WISCONSIN, June 3, 1850.
MEssRs. EDITORS, REvEILLE: Permit
me to call your attention to the following
example OF female devotion, exhibited by one
of race Of beings we are too prone to con-
slider vindictive, cruel, and destitute of the
gentler attributes of humanity. 1t was re.
lated to me by DIR. Scbley, most accom-
plished physician and gentleman Of Frede-
rick City, Maryland, on his return from the
northwestern tour, who assured me it was
strictly true:
A young man, from St. Louis, engaged
in logging on Lake Menominee," at the
head OF the Red Cedar, or Menominee, hav-
ing shown some kindness to an Indian girl OF
the Chippewas, who rejoiced in the name
Of Golden Bird" inspired her with so
strong sentiment Of love that her happi-
ness became much affected Out of his
presence she was gloomy, dull, and depress-
ed, and could neither eat or sleep, but, with
him, was all life and joy. She forsook her
name and kindred, and rejoiced in his pres
ence. She would bring rare game; fish,
flowers, precious stones, ETC., and expert
enced inexpressible pleasure when he APP
peared to appreciate her offerings. She
lived upon his smiles, and when he retired
to his cabin for the night, she would wrap
herself in her blanket and sleep at the door
till morning. But at length the raft was
completed, and the time of separation drew
near. He considered it joke, and con-
graduated himself upon his approaching re-
lief. With her it was an affair Of the heart,
perhaps a matter Of life aud death.
At last the raft was released from its fast
enings and foated slowly down the stream
but Golden Bird" was found opposite on
the bank, springing from rock to rock,
borne onward by the wings Of love and hope,
and at night, when noored to the shore, she
made her appearance on board, bringing
some delicate offering to please him whose
smile was her heaven. So it continued,
until, in consequence Of the holiness and
abruptness Of the bluffs, she could no longer
proceed, and was forced to reman behind.
Alas for her future happiness! What ges-