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Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1850-08-14

wom.S's WIr.-An elderly lady, telling her
age remark ed that she was born on the 22d Of
April. Her husband, who was present, observ-
ed, 81 always though, you were born on the
first of April" "P-ople might we'll judge so,'
replied the matron, "In the choice made Of .
hus han
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FOR SALE.

s0NIiE W oolcn Factory formerly owned by
John Ncunblc, and situated on tircrn-iork. !.
Waynr County, Ia. near the Old Centtcvtlle
aud Milton road, ) miles FROM CcutrrVtlle and
1 mIfes froW tiIton. SAID Factory has been put
in good repair. with new Coniencer and spin
ming Jack and otherwise thoroughly required -
ANY person wishing to purchase such proper
ty viii do "cli To call on the proprietor At Lau :
rel, Ia, for further InforInaton.
ELIAS MAY.
July 81, 1850. 32-6mo
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HAY SCALES.

HHE undersigned has refittcd entirely his
Il large Scales and is now prepared to weigh
hsy, Cattle. Hogs, Or any thing that NAV be
required. They have been subjected TO close
tests. and he feels confde Mt in warraptne their
eorrecs"ess JOHN l.. MAULSBY.
Sth mo. 29th, 1850. a3-,f
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RaUro0d Prospects.-Ey reference to
the proceedings Of the Board Of Direc-
tors of the Eaton and Hamilton Railroad
Co. il appears that the prelimin aries Of a
junction with the Richmond and Miami
Railroad CO.. have at length been agreed
upon. 1t isno no longer doubtful that
our road will be extended to Richmond
Measures are already in progress. as we
are informed by the President of our
company. 10 finally examine and locate
the line from this place 10 Richmond: and
SO soon as a sufficient amount Of stock
shall be subscribed. il will be put under
contract The Richmond and Miami
Co. contemplate the completion Of the
road within two years, but we see no rea-
son why it cannot be done in one Let
those Interested take hoI with zeal AMI
energy commensurate with the great and
paramount Importance of the work. and a
speedy completion will be the result.
In connexon with this subject. we wish
to call the attention Of the people Of this
county and the citizens Of Hamilton and
Z tl!iCliiHdtl- III tlt' iDiip"iID ltttPT from
Mr. Murphy. of New Castle. Ind. adj
dressed J. 3. Stephens. Esq. Secretary
OF the Eaton and Hamilton Railroad Co.
Eaton Register.
New Castle. Ia. July 10. 1850.
J. 3. Stephens. Esq Dear Sr:-Y our
favor Of the 9TH has been received. in
which YOU express desire TO kno.s. to
what extent our people will feel disposed
to reciprocate an effort to extend your
road to this place. and further into the in
terior of Indiana. In reply allow me to
state. that there is already subscribed
over $4,000. which can be readily in
creased to 500 600. for a road from this
place TO Richmond. and expressly for the
purpose of connecting with YOUR road a
we do not desire connexion with the
Dayton and Richmond road. Our efforts
10 take stock have been considerably re-
tarded. for the last two or three months.
in consequence of the tariv and hesita-
ting course of Richmond in regard TO
Your road. but inasmuch as they seem
now TO have decided in favor of YOUR
route. we shall make renewed exertions
10 raise stock sufficient to construc, a
road from this place 10 Richmond. with
the expectation of ultimately pushing the
line west of us. so as to connect with the
Bellefontane road at Pendleton. being a
distance of A. miles from Richmond TO
Pendleton. We shall be most happy to
aid you in the enterprise. and to receive
such aid from you as you may feel dis
posed to afford. We feel assured it is the
best. and would be. if completed. the
mos, profitable line Of Railroad now con-
templated in the West.
Very respectfully.
MILES MURPHY.
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~ ed general and complete assortment oi
Boots. Shoes. slippers. INc.. &C..
Of Eastern aud Cincinnati manufacture His
stock consists of Gents. Doors AND Suors of all
descriptions; LADIES BusktN OVER SuoEs, aud
FA>cy BusSi> SHoEs. CATERS. HALF CATERS,
aud SLIPPERS; Misses AND CHiIDREN's SHOES in
great variety; IoUrns' BOYS Doors and
SHOES. &c. &c.
aj@ile will keep constantly hand r. Es-
TELL's manufacture of Gents FINE AND COARSE
BOOTS ana SHOES: LADIES' BusxINs, &c
Tie has the assistance of CHARLES EsrELL in
business. and Is prepared. at all times, to do
hEPARING. ut short notice.
As the Undersigned inten nds to do an ererusire
Hoof and Shoe business, he is determined TO
supply the wants Of the PEorLE. and most re-
sPectuliy invites all to give him n call. hs;nr
resolved to Sell low for the lIc.sdlS y
"S' JOB BORTON,
No. d. Main Street
Richmond, Ia, August 5, 1850 49,f
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PUN PUN ? MAKING!
T. yJA'Ts'iS * ID seIIRs

eg E1rEN their ih,n's to The public for the
4 liberal support they have already received.
and hope, by prompt attention To all calls aud
orders. and the superior qunity of their work .
10 increase their business. Ihey both prdc-
tiral work man, aud warrant lheIr E'Ea.3rS TO
be Of tn. bt., materials aud to perform satsiac-
toriiv.
Ti,.v arc mixing tie OIL fl.hinne d hewe NJ
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SANN sMNE sNNME,

OBJ BoWToN, has just received and open :
~ ed general and complete assortment oi
Boots. shoes. slippers. A. Nc
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-07-26

go = Z A = Fl e s
AN AcT OF DEVOTED HERoIsM.-The
following incident is recorded of the pilot
of the steamer Griffith, who fell victim
to his own heroism:
Mr.. Holly, of Missouri, informed US
that when the flames were making rapid
ly toward the pilol-house Of the Griffith,
he heard some one, the mate, he thinks.
inquire Of the man at the wheel if he
would ..stand to his post" The man
gave hearty response Of 81 will!'-
This directed his attention to the wheel
man, and he watched his bearing; when
the boat stopped. he stood there unmoyed,
firmly grasping the wheel, completely
cnveloped in flames. Mr.. Holly sup
posed he must have been burnt up: but,
It appears, after the boat ceasedto move,
he passed through the flames and jumped
overheard. His body was found badly
burned. II was brought to this city,
and buried in Oakland Cemetery. This
noblest Of heroes, who could thus stand
by his post and voluntarily throw away
his own life, in the hope of saving others
from death, was Richard Mann, long q
resident Of our city and vicinity. No
tomb deserves nobler monument than
his. &
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-07-26
The Worlds Fair.

II is stated by the English papers that
considerable progress has been made in
the preparations for submitting to public
competition the design of the great bull
ding which is to be erected for the ac-
commodation of the products of all ma
lions the great fair in Isl. A London
paper says:
"The building will be about 2,3O0
feet long, rather more than 400 feet "a
cross, and the rooted area will probably
extend to about 100000 square feet, or
upwards OF 20 acres. In the centre of
the south front, opposite Princes Gate,
will be placed the principal entrances
and officers. There will be three other
great entrances in the centre of the 9TH
er side of the building. Gangways 45
feet wide, clear and uninterrupted, ex-
cepting by seats, will connect the en-
trance, and at the intersection of these
main lines it is proposed to form grand
circular hall for sculpture, 200 feet in di-
amcter. Considerable space surround
ing the old trees will be fitted up with
refreshment rooms, surrounding orna-
mental gardens with fountains, &c.
The vastarea destined to be filled with
the products of all climes will be cover
ed with remarkably simple iron roof
ing of 4S feet span, running from end to
end Of the building, supported by hol-
low iron columns, resting on brick piers,
and covered very probably with board
ing and slate.
The extent of the roof covering the
main avenue viii be 96 feet. The low
est line of the main roofing will be "a
feet high, and the clear height OF the
central gangway will be about so feet
The floor will, form by far the greater
portion of the area, boarding laid on
joists and sleeper walls. The external
enclosure will in all cases be constructed
of brick The light will principally
be derived from sky-lights. The CEN
trail hall will be polygon of Is sides.
four of which will open into gardens re-
served around it. Its main walls will be
of bsick, and about 60 feet high. The
covering of this splendid apartment will
be of iron and probably conical."
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-07-26
Diffusion Of Light.

The clouds obscure great portion of
the suns light, but they are never so
dense as to obstruct it altogether. The
light Of the sun, when it strikes upon
the particles of moisture forming the
clouds, is diffused through the whole
mass: therefore, the light we receive on
cloudy days, instead Of coming in par
allel rays directly from the sun, is diff
fused among the vapors in the air, which
have become great reservoir of light,
and transmit it to the earth in various
directions. Even on the clearest day, a
great portion of the light from the sun is
Giffused by the vapors of the atmosphere.
II is this diffusion Of the light that pro-
duces the bright appearance Of the sky.
Were the air to be perfectly transparent,
the sky would appear almost black; be-
cause, as the rays of light are invisible,
except when they strike directly upon
the eye, il there were nothing above us
that could reflect them, no light could be
perceived, and the sun itself would ap-
pear like brilliant orb surrounded by
the darkness of night. In fine dry
climate the sky is Of much deeper blue
than we ever behold it in this country;
and at the tops of high mountains, above
the misty exhalations of the earth, the
sky appears of still deeper color. 1t
is TO the diffusion Of light, by the vapors
Of the atmosphere, that we are indebted
for the twilight that ushers in the day,
and cheers its departure. In a perfectly
transparent atmosphere we should be
left in darkness the instant the sun was
set, but the clouds and vapors reflect the
suns diffused light long after IT is below
the horizon, and during the summer
months spread genial twilight through
out the night.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-07-26
WAsHINaToS, I2th JULY

w A~sh
A caucus Of members of Congress, of
all parties, favorable TO the Union, was
held to-day.
The South agreed to the line Of 81 of
latitude as the boundary of New Mex
leo, all below that line TO Texas. Tex
as agrees to it-Clay agrees TO 1.-THE
North agrees TO it--and President Fill
more is content with it; so that this ques-
lion bids fair TO be settled to the satis-
faction of all parties. A proposition is
entertained in caucus to divide California
by the same line, and AT the present time
-.l2 o'clock--the proposition is still un-
der discussion, with a prospect of its
being carried.
There is rumor current that Mr..
Webster will give place TO Mr.. Winthrop
in the Cabinet.
General Scott arrived i'm the city this
morning. He comes to attend the flu
neral of General Taylor. and superin-
tend the military arrangements for the
occasion.
The National Intelligencer of this
morning publishes the official order OF
procession and ceremonies to be observed
ut the funeral at IL o'clock on Saturday.
Adjutant General Jones has issued an
order that all the military stations,
the day after the order has been received,
the troops to be paraded at 10 o'clock,
A. NJ; the order is then to be read TO them,
after which all labor for that day will
cease; minute guns will be fired from
sunrise 10 sunset---oflicers Of the army
will also wear the badge of mourning on
the left arm and sword--ihe coIors oil
the several regiments will be put in
mourning for six months. Similar Or
ders have been issued to the Navy
The solemnilies IN this city Tomorrow
will be of the most imposing character.
A large body Of the military, regulars
and volunteers. will be in attendance, and
an immence concourse of citizens and
strangers.
Horace GREELEY is talked of for lhe
Department of the Interior in the new
Cabinet.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-07-26

IcEBERGs IN THE ATLANTC-TERRI-
BLE SHIpwRgcKs.-The English papers
Of the latest dates, state that recent ar
rivals from the Atlantic had brought sad
intelligence respecting losses of large
number of vessels amidst The floating
fields Of iceberges in western latiiutles--
among the number one from Lon,londer-
ry, bound to Quebec, with between
eighty to one hundred persons on board,
every soul Of whom is supposed to have
gone down in the unfortunate vessel and
perished. Several other vessels, full OF
passengers. are supposed to have met
their fate in the same way-the Oriental,
for Liverpool-an English brig, name
unknown--the Ostenslble, from Liver
pool bound to Quebec. Two other yes-
sells from Liverpool, the Conscrvator and
Acorn, were both lost about the lst oi
June. The former was on passage to
Montreal. She got pinched by the ice,
within three days after losing sight Of
land, and filling, Immediately went down.
The Acorn was wrecked within thirty
miles OF 81. Johns Newfoundland
Among tho other losses in the ice are
enumerated--the Hibernia, from Glas-
Cow for Quebec; Collector, from ST.
Johns, Newfoundland, for London; brig
Astrea. Of Weymouth; the Wilhclmina
of Aberdeen, the Gosnell, Of Newcastle;
the Sylph, Of Leirh; and three others
Most OF the unfortunate vessels were
heavily laden, and their losses in total il
was thought, cannot be far short Of e lO0,'
900.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-07-26
OTTUMWA, IOWA, JULY 26, 1850.

ever. To you, Senators and Represen-
atives of the nation in tears, eau say
nothing that will alleviate The sorrows
with which you are oppressed. Iappeal
TO you to aid me under the trying cir
cumstances which surround me in the
discharge of my duties, from which how
ever much may be oppressed, Idare
not shrink. And | rely upon Him, who
holds in His hand the tleslinies Of Ma
tions, to endow me with requisite strength
for the task, and to avert from our coun-
try the evils apprehended fromthe heavy
calamity which has befallen it. shall
most readily concur in whatever meas
ure the wisdom of the two Houses may
suggest as beG,ting this deeply melan-
choly occasion.
MILLARD FILLMORE.
Uashington, July 10, 1850.
Eulogies were delivered on the char
acter Of the deceased and appropriate
resolutions were passed.
The House, at nearly 2 o'clock, ad-
iourned till to morrow.
SENATE. -Proceedings similar to those
in the House were had in the Senate.
WASHINGTON, July 10.
Ii is stated that the members Of the
Cabinet have rendered their designations
to Mr.. Fillmore. They however will
continue in Office for the present. Spec
ulalion is busy as 10 their SUCCESSORS
No change will be made before the close
of the present session.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-07-26

VoTEs PoLLED Dy NEw STATEs.--On
her admission as a State, Louisiana poll
cd 4.74s votes, Indiana 6,78S, Missis-
sippi 7,475, Illinois 8,O75, Arkansas 3D.
Gas, Michigan ll,360, Florida 5,30l.
and Iowa 1921 California polled, last
year. l4,2l3 American votes. These
statistics are taken from an article in the
last Soathern Recorder, 10 show that
California is better entitled to come in,
as State, than either of the other men,
toned. Beside, Texas, when admitted,
had an area of 335,Q00 square miles oil
territory. California covers, by her
Constitution, l5s,OOO square miles--less
than ope-half Of I'exas--and half OF
that a sandy desert or unarable and rock
y ,mountains. How unreasonable, then,
for the South to object 10 California be-
cause she chooses not to have slavery.
- Georgia Cifizen. glsa4
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-07-26

.Who are youl' asked long-legged
Connecticutite. of rather oycr-bearing
conductor on the New Haven railroad.
II am the conductor Of these cars.
s.And all the folks in 'em, / 'sposes"
"Yes." [Shorter than pie crust. ~
.Waal, swow! if that amt a poorly
90! Keou q conductor of other folks,
and dono how to, condact yourself, -
GOshl'' n .iass :sss N. ;
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-07-26
VOL. 2.----NO, Al.
DEATH OF THE PRESIDENT.
WAsHINGToN, July 10.

The President of the United States
died at 35 minutes past 10 o'clock last
night. His death was calm and peace
ful. The Vice-Prcsident and Cabinet,
the mayor and marshal Of the district,
the attending physicians. and family OF
Gen. Taylor surrounded his bed. Gen.
Taylor's last words were: 81 have al
ways done my dnty, am ready 10 die
My only regret is for the friends | leave
behind me.''
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-07-26
Kossuru.-rhe K New York Tribune

KossUTH.-The New York Tribune
learns from Count Dembinsky. that Kos
sulh intends coming TO America, as soon
'as he is permitted to'leave Turkey; and
that forty of the one hundred Polish
refugees who lately arrived al Soulhamr-
ton, are now on their way here-the
others obtained employment, in England.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-07-26
RATES OF ADvERT1sTre..

For one square l2 lines) insertion oil 90
Each additional insertion, so
A handsome discount will be made on
these rates to yearly advertisers.
Business and Professional Cards, not ma
king more than eight lines, will be inserted
for 50 per year.
QE Persons who advertise by the year
are limited to their OWN LEGITIMATE BUST
NESS. All advertisements handed in and
no time agreed upon for publication, will
be published till ordered out and charged for
accordingly.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-07-26
MEDICAL NOTICE.

YaNHE UNDERSIGNED would respect
fuily inform the inhabitants Of Ottum-
wa and surrounding country, that they have
associated themselves together in the prac-
tice Of Medicine and Surgery in Ottumwa,
where they wi attend all calls in the line
Of their protest. on. Prompt attention and
reasonable charges in all cases.
". w. COFFIN.
A.D. WOOD, M. ID.
OttumWa Noy. 18th 1919.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-07-26
HALL OF THE HOUSE OF RErs., }
10 o'clock NJ.

The House was called 10 order at IL
o'clock. A message was received from
the Senate stai,ng that they had appoin-
ted committee TO wait on the President.
On motion of Mr.. Ashmun, the House
having previously passed similar res
.elution, il was laid OH the. table.
Judge Cranch came into The Hall, ac-
companied by Mr.. Morse, and took his
scat at The clerks desk A few minutes
elapsed, when the Senators entered.--
The members of The House received
them, and the Senators were seated in
the area fronting the Speakers chair
Every part Of the floor Of the hall and
gallery was crowded with ladies and
gentlemen.
The President Of the United States
and Cabinet next came in and were re-
ceived standing. Mr.. Fillmore took a
seat at the clerks desk and the Cabinet
Immediately in front of it.
The Speaker said that the oath Of of
flee would now be administered TO The
President.
4ASCoiulhStyf JuuSct NtuhSii auiinhSsoA
ed il, as laid down in the Constitution,
and the President, the Senate and the
Cabinet then retired.
HoUsE-EUening Session. "A mes
sage from the President was read as fol-
lows:
Feliow- Citizens Of the Senate and 81
the House Of Representatives.:
A great man has fallen among us, and
whole community is called 10 an occa.
sion Of unexpected, deep and general
mourning. re ccommend 10 the two
Houses or Congress to adopt such meas
ures, as in their discretion may seem
proper, to perform with due solemnities
the funeral obsequies Of ZACHARY TAY-
IoR, late President OF the United States
and thereby 10 signify the great and al.
fectionate regard of the American peo
pie for the memory Of one whose lift
has been devoted to the public service
whose career of arms has not been sur.
passed in usefulness or ibrilliancy-whe
has been so recently raised by the unso.
licited voice Of the people to the highes
civil authority in the Government, which
| he has administered with SO much honor
and advantage TO his country, and BY
whose sudden death so many hopes o
future usefulness have been blighted for
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-07-26

A Mathematician being asked by .
wag, "If 4 pig weighs 200 pounds, how
much will a large hog weight" replied,
Jump into the scales and ] will tell yon
imInediately." s - s
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-07-26

SURE ENouGH.--An eastern paper
says--ssTalk about ssmysterious knock
ings," what is more mysterious than the
knocking of two human hearts, set in
operation by the magnetism Of youthful
loye!"
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-07-26
Id. #. Gaylord
A TT CTI ON f. r. n ,
OTTrMWA, IOWA,

OTTuMwA, IOWA.
w ILL attend tomaking sale Of personal
w property or Real Estate, at auction
III any time, for reasonable compensation.
lie may be found in Ottumwa, unless absent
ca business May 10th, lS49.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-07-26
James Baker,
AT'TORNET ut LaJt,
OttumWa. Iowa.

Office in the South Room Of Mr.. Myers
new frame building. Also, Notary Public,
and as such, will take the acknowledgement
OF deeds and other instruments. lie keeps
constantly on hand Blank Deeds, Mortga-
ses, &c. December 7th, lS49.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-07-26
'Late co,o,terfeit Isco Dollar Indian.

Lafe Counterfeit Ii1O Dollar indian
a Nofe, Shorter than the genuine. No
windows indiscernable on the shaded
side of the State House as there should
be. The left hand edging, including
the head of Adams, indistinct and hazy.
a JAMES M. Ray, Cashier.
State Bank, July 6, 1850.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-07-26
bertrand Jones.

TTORNE + a r Lar,
OTTuMwA, IOWA,
w ILL practice in the Courts Of the 3rd
w and 9Th judicial Districts; and the
Supreme Court of the State.
0ttumwa, June 9Th. 1849.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-07-26
ROBERT /. THOMAS, nj. ID.

nFFERS his professional services TO the
~ citizens OF Ottumwa, and vicinity.
Office at the Drug Store; formerly occu-
pied by VIM. S. Carter * Co., where he will
attend to all professional calls with which
he may befayored.
Ottumwa, Iowa, June Goth 1850, If.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-07-26

saFhe Southern Michigan,) Railroad
will not employ a hand who is knownto
use rum. sas 6sS8
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-07-26

Ey'The Sioux lndians, near Fort
Laramie. to stop the ravages of the
smallpox. -xbnra those who are taken
with il, - asoa a4 m
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-07-26

n THE stated communication Of Or.
Ny TuMwA LoD0E No. l6, will be held
/VA at the Masonic Hall, on Thursday
the 22nd day Of Aug. at s O'Clock r. M.
"A punctual attendance of all the members
is isrequested. Brethren of good standing in
all regular Lodges are respectfully invited
to. attend. A. D. WOOD. Sec'y.