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Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1850-01-16

Leaving yet 10 be located 1861 200 acres.
The proportion Of warrants used instead
of purchase money in the ordinary sales
will probably absorb them in the 8 next
ensuing years, and sooner. II they take
place Of cash generally in the current
sales. Until the bounty warrants are ex-
hausted, the receipts in cash from the
sales Of the public lands must be COM
paratively small.
6. Geological Smrrey-The Secretary
reports that the Geological Survey Of Wis
consin, Iowa aud Michigan. had been con-
Quoted under charge of Or. Jackson. as
sisted by Messrs. J. w. Foster and J. ID.
Whitney. DR.. jackson had been EN-.
ployed upon an analysis Of Minerals,
while Messrs. Foster and Whitney had
been employed in the field. The Secre-
tary speaks in high terms Of the reports
made by the last two gentlemen. The
Magnetic Observations Of DR.. Locke are
also spoken Of as important and interest
ing
7. Public Lands Of California, Ore
,,oa, and Ne,c Mer,co.-The Secretary
recommends the Survey and approPria-
ton OF these lands Immediately. Sur
yevor General for California is needed.
and likewise q Judicial Commission. to
settle the validity ofSpanish Grants. Mr..
Ewing also recommends a liberal and
generous provision OF lands Tor the early
settlers in Oregon and California.
8. Mines Of CaIJormia.-The article
on this subject, in the report. IS very IN
teresting. The Secretary states the alb
solu,e right in the Mines. as originally IN
the Spanish Crown, and now in the U. ).
Government. lie recommends the esta-
blishnent Of Mint in California. and OF
the proper regulation OF the subject by
law. The following information is furnish
ed Of the Gold and Quicksilver Mines:
The gold is found sometimes in masses.
the largest Of which brought to the mint
weighed 80 ounces. They are generally
equal to the standard Of our coin In purity.
and their appearance that Of metal forced
into the assures and cavities OF the rocks
in q state OF fusion. Some, however, are
f'assened, apparently by pressure. and
scra,ched as if by attrition on rough sur
face. One small mass which was exhi-
bited had about five parts in weight OF
GOLD. TO one Of quartz. intimately blended.
and both together bouldered, as to form a
handsome rounded pebble, with surface
Of abou, equal parts quartz and gold. a
very large proportion the gold, however
Il Obtained in small scales by washing the
earsA, which is dug up in the beds of the
streams, or near their margin. mass
Of the crude earth, as taken at random,
from placer. was tested by the Disctor Of
the United States Mint at Philadelphia.
and found to contain 2644 grains cfgold.
being, in value. fraction over $40. to 100
lbs Of earth 1t cannot, however, be rea-
sonably supposed that the average alluvial
earth in the p!acers is so highly aurifer'
Gus.
The deposi;e Of quicksilver. known to
exist in California. is sulphuret OF mer-
curry, or native cinnabar. The stratum OF
mineral, several feet in thickness, has been
traced for . considerable distance along
its line Of strike. The specimens assayed
@<. IS 5 10 Sc. S5 rel
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1850-01-16

cent. Of metal; it is easy OF access. and is
mined and reduced without difficulty. So
much Of the mine as has been traced is
situated on a ranch. to which the title is
probably valid; aud since the u. States
took possession Of the country an attempt
has been made TO acquire title to the mine
by demouncement This proceeding is,
for the reasons have already given. in
valid 1t. therefore. remains for Congress
to determine whether they will resinquish
or asser, the title ofthe United States in this
mine.
In addition to the foregoing topics. Mr..
Ewing recommends some kind OF a road
to the Pacific, and thus refers TO the con-
dition of the Indian Tribes in reference to
civilization:
The establishment of manual labor
schools. in charge Of missionary societies
Of various religious denominations. is
working great moral and social revolu-
ton among several Of the tribes; and if
the Department had the means Of extend
ing the benefits Of these institutions to
those more destitute. who have no funds
set apart by treaty for these purposes. it
would no doubt be productive Of like hap
py results. With this view, and in consi-
deration otthe great addition to'he Indian
population, with whom we are brought in
contact by the settlement of Oregon and
the accession Of California and New
Mexico, would recommend the annual
appropriation for the civilization of the
Indians be increased.
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1850-01-16
The Charleston Mercury

Does not like the President Taylor 5
Message. 1t considers the document G.
goiistical, obscure, indirect, curious, con-
Trajectory. dishonest. confused. and lob
fusca,ory" generally. 1t concludes tina,
Col. Bliss did not write the Message, and
thinks that General Taylor may have
written it!
Being lat peace with all the world,''
and seeking earnestly ITO maintain our
cherished relations Of amity with the res,
Of mankind" we. as Wings, regret cx-
tremely that the Presidents Message
does not suit our Carolina con,empora-
ries. As no call has been made on Cen
eral Quattlebum. however. and as no new
resolutions have been introduced into the
Legislature, we presume the ''obscurity''
Of the Messages not regarded in South
Carolina as exactly casus beiH.
We are pleased to observe that amidst
what the Mercury classically terms the
..obfusc atoms" Of the President. there is
one passage in his Message which tina.
paper can understands: for il saws that the
document "winds up with what i'll the
present state of affairs. can only be con-
sidered threat. that in case of the resis-
lance Of the Southern States TO abolition
aggression. the utmost power of the Exec
utive will be used against them"
We have not. ourselves. discovered in
the Message any threat. Of any sort. a.
gainst the Southern States; but We doubt
no, that, should trouble come upon the
country. General TAYLOR will do as much
in 1880, to preserve its peace and union.
as General jackson would have done in
lS32.-[Cin. Gaz.
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1850-01-16

ANOTHER Horse BILL FOR "S7A crs.''-ln his
editorial letter TO the jeff on the LIST inst. Mr..
Elder, in speaking Of the prospects Of Msssrs.
Chapmans for the State printing. condemns tho
proposition to let the printing to the lorest bid
der, as 'hypocritical pretence of economy"
and adds
'The contract system Of printing has hereto
fore proved failure. 1t has aiways turned out
that the printing was not half done--and that on
account Of pitifuI appeals made by those who
took contracts below prices that would afford
living, extra pay has always been allowed and
that the printing has cost in tho end much
the regular prices would have been. Tho labor
er is worthy of his hire and tho best and most
economical plan is to allow fair and remunerat-
ing prices and require the work to be well done. !"
All very good; but the following paragraph
from the Reporter Of the State Journal, shows
what the above talk about fair and remunera-
ting prices means, and that Mr.. Elder is az
ready now as ever TO print households for "s7A
Cents" He talk about fair and rcmune rating
prces!-
"Mr. Chapman was the only candidate for
State Printer. A large portion of the Wings
gave Mr.. D-frees a complime ntary vote, and 4
few voted for Mr.. Elder, IN CONS EouENCE OF HIS
HAVING OFFERED TO TAKE THE PRINTING FIFTEEN
PER CENT. Low Err THAN rHE PRESENT
PRICES. REPoRTEg."
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1850-01-16

An old Mason.-Mr. Thos Pool, now
a member Of Lafayette Lodge of Masons
in Cincinnati. was made Mason in 1896
in Union Cross Lodge. No. 81. in En-
gland, which would make him fihy-three
years. q member Of this great mystical
society.
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1850-01-16

1.-THE Democracy of Ohio, met in conven-
ton the 9Th inst. and nominated Reuben
Wood for Governor. The party declared for
hard money and against Banks-for Slavery
the Sub Treasury, and Homestead Exemption.
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1850-01-16
Report o. the Department Of the
Interior.

Mr.. Ewing commences his Report with
an accounts Of the organization Of his
Department, which in itselfincluded much
labor. and the discharge Of important
judicial duties. The Report then proceeds
to treat OF the several subjects committed
to the charge Of his Department.
I. Public Bsildings.-The Secretary
reports the progress of the public build
inus at Washington; but shows, likewise.
that the stone fonnerely used is frail and
already decomposing.-The new wings OF
the Patent Office arc constructing Of a
new material, viz-white marble from
Maryland.
g. Patent OGce-The duties. and adj
vantages Of this Office TO the country, are
pointed out, and it is stated that there is
already surplus fluid arising from the
tees Of the office.
3. AgyicuHural Bream.-Mr. Ewing
alludes to the vast importance OF the agri-
cultural interests. and recommends the
establishment of Bureau of Agriculture.
which may collect interesting facts. and
tend to encourage the improvement OF that
department Of human industry.
=. Pension Objective number Of pen.
sioners is 4.1I5. The number Of Bounty
Land Warrants already filed $4,000.
8. The Public Lands-lt will be seen
by the report Of the Commissioner OF the
General Land Office that the surveys o.
public lands have been pressed forward
with diligence and energy. SO as to bring
new and good lands into the market sui
fcien, to supply the wants OF emigration
The quantity sold for
cash in the first
there quarters Of
the year 1915 was I.44o,21O 81 acres
In the first three qu-
~~sa.a 0r 1PAt RG7 C0S 40 acres
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1850-01-16

0TIt is said that Ned flanagan, who was
appointed Minister to Berlin by Pres't Polk, af-
ter the expiration of his administration, has re-
signed. 1t is doubted whether be ever entered
upon the duties of his mission; thus have $780,
900 out fit money been wasted--Uncle Sam is
rich, tho aud Ned has been enjoying himself
pleasant risu to the Capitol Of France.
TGen. Santa Anna and family in Jamai-
ca He is about applying to the legislature for
the privilege Of becoming citizen. thereby sew
erins every tie tina; binds Mexican to his coun-
try.
1.-THE Albany Duschman,' pe.petrates the
following hard hit at tobacco chewen:
"a chemist in N. York has just invented a
substitute for tobacco. II is made Of guano, and
will. doubtless. soon supercece the weed. it Is
just as nasty, and good deal chesper"'
TMr. William Miller, familiarity known ~
Father Miller Miller the Prophet &c., died
At his homo in Kompton, Washington county.
New York, on the Goth ult-, aged s..
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1850-01-16
Conversational Copnunittcs.s.

The political, or rather sectional, char
acter of the standing committees Of the
House of Representatives will appear
from the following statement.
The Slave States send 81 Representa-
tives to Congress the Free States 40
There are 81 standing committees in the
House, nineteen of which have Chairmen
from the Slave States-eighteen from the
Free States. A large portion OF these
committees however, has no political pow
er or influence whatever; the important,
influential committees being, Ways and
Means, Claims. Commerce, Public Lands,
District of Columbia, Manufactures. In
dian Affairs, Naval Affairs; Foreign Re-
latons, Territories. Post Office and Pos,
Roads. Military Affairs, Judiciary.
Ofthese thirteen important House Com
mittees. nine have Chairmen from the
Slave States, the Free States four-seren
of the thirteen have a majority Of mem-
bers from the Slave States, and in every
instance, save one, where the Chairman
is from Free State, the majority of MEM
bers composing the committee are from
the Slave States! and yet there is constant
and continuous complaint and denuncia-
ton from the Slave States, Of Northern
intolerance and Gin. Gaz.
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1850-01-16
Ugly Editors.

Prentice OF the Louisville Journal, and
Harvey. of the Democrat. are disputing
which of the two are the ugliest. If the
following from the journal be true, the
Democrat mus, indeed have a very out
landish editor:
1--WE went to the nienagerie. on Satur-
dav. and after while we observed gen.
eral rush of all the lille boys and girls
towards a certain point near the entrance.
At first We did not know wha, to make OF
il. bu, we soon found that the Little folks
were gathering around our neighbor OF
the Democrat. under the impression tina,
he was an Ourang Ou,ang. Ii was anu
sing to hear their questions and remarks.
Which par, of him is his facet said one
Isn't the ugh thing making mouths a,
u.s. said second. VIVA, did they cut
his tail off ior!' said third Il wonder
why the Lord created such a n as,y beas,.'
said fourth. He never was created a,
all; he was only guessed at said fifth. .
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1850-01-16
F,ox rHr Socru.-The .sou,herp B.uuer. at

FRox THE SoCru.-The southern Banner. u
Athens. Ceergia. contains copy Of the Caiifor-
MIA State Constitution. accompanied With this
or against the anti-slavery clause in their Con-
ssisutien. THAT Is rHE,a coScx.S. xor ouss."
We copy the following from the Baltimore
ClipPer-it shows the state Of feeling on the
subject Of slavery where il exists:
IntroAuction q Slaves.
BY the present law Of Maryland the in
PRODUCTION Of slaves into this State is pro-
hibited; but Mr.. Harris has obtained
leave from the House Of Delegates, to
bring in bill to abolish all restrictions.
and TO permit slaves to be brought here
at pleasure Why is this movement,
madel Do we want an addition to the
colored population OF the State! The
whole course Of policy has heretofore
been to reduce the number by sending as
many free persons Of color as possible to
the Maryland Colony in Africa. Many
shareholders are anxiously looking for
ward to the period when they shall be
able to manumit their slaves and have
them taken to the colony Would il.
tuCus NC SoAHu PohNN W Aho Aooa
open for the introduction of more slaves
into the State! We think not. Slave la
Dor is becoming more unproductive in
Maryland every year. and we know that
many Shareholders would most willingly
emancipate their slaves at once, if they
could be taken without delay to Africa.
We then, are opposed to change Of the
law as is proposed by Mr.. Harris. We
would sooner vote a sum Of money to
pay for the transmission Of emancipated
slaves to some of the New England States
than for an act to introduce more slaves
into the State. The abolitionists of the
North would no doubt be pleased to have
large importations amongst them OF color
ed fellow citizens. and we should have no
objections to CRAFTY them.
We recommend to Mr.. Harris to ''let
well enough alone" Under peculiar
circumstances the Legislature has hereto
fore permitted owners to bring their slaves
into the State; and it would be better that
this course should be pursued. leaving
the merits Of each case to be Judged by
the Legislature, than to have slaves pour
ed into the State perhaps by thousands.
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1850-01-16

l,525.oOO acres.
o,496. $50 acres.
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1850-01-16
1920. 48O acres.
15,65S,6OO acres.

5.O25,4OO acres.
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1850-01-16
56I,O34 II acres.


The amount located
by bounty warrants
in the first three
quarters Of l843
was l,525.oOO acres.
In the first three quar-
tiers Of I849 2,496 $50 acres.
Showing an inc. Of OIL 1863 acres.
And making together
an aggregate inc.
over the sale and
locations ofthe first
three quarters ofthe
preceding year Of 4lO,325 60 acres.
This small advance in the aggregate Of
sales indicates very accurately the gradual
increase Of agricultural migration.
The progress, and effect of the Bounty
Laad Warrants is an interesting subject.
The Secretary states the number received
n $4,000, but the total number anticipated
at 1903 900, including tho above. OF the
83 900 received O.39O have been satisfied
in land. This consumes &c, $50, 100 acres.
And should there be
but 100000 valid
claims, as is esti.
mated, then there
will remain 1858
unsatisfed claims.
which, if settled in
land, will require
the further quantity
of 1920. 48O acres.
Making in all i4,65S,6OO acres.
Prior to LIST Of Oct.
last there had been
located with these
lOO ocrou
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1850-01-16

The vexations Of pecuniary difficulties
in the main come not out Of mans destiny,
and are therefore not healthy for the soul.
Of society, which daily sends thousands
OF kind and generous hearts down to ruin
and despair, in its great whirl Of falsity
and wrong These are victims of a
singing grief. which has nothing divine
in it. and brings no healing on its wings.
Tarern Licenses.-The amount receiv-
cd into the Treasury Of Pennsylvania un-
der tine new law for tavern Licenses is
set down in the Auditors Report at $685.
eco.
Mortality in Boston in 1o49.-The
mortality of l843 in Boston, including
still born. will be little rising Of $500.
In 1913 excluding still born, it was no,
quite 1000.
Soldiers Of 1812.-A meeting Of the
officers and soldiers who served under
Gen Harrison, in the North Western ar
my. during the last war with Great Brit
ain, has been called, in Louisville, for the
purpose of memoralizing Congress for
reliefin the form Of pensions.
An Editors Salary in California;
The Cincinnati Enquirer says:-'Mr.
II. H. Robinson, attached to the Bounda-
~ Commission, has been engaged by the
California Statesman, At . salary OF H.
800 per year. The Statesman is the
| State paper, and will be published At San
Jose, the capital. The first number will
be issued abou, the Goth Of the presen,
month"
Western Hog Irade.-At Louisville,
9e,h ult., the season had nearly closed,
and very lew hogs arrived-sales II $3.50
0S2.86. All the Pork-hoases had closed
operations. but one, and the number O
hogs killed thi. year, including New Al
bsny and Jacksonville, i84.O
GIVE intended to publish descIip
ton Of the appearance Of Mr.. Elder, .
/ given by the Sentinel" in this week
paper; but it Is crowded out. It's "som
pumpkin" or s'some such" article. .
lis occasionally dished up in that paper
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1850-01-16

I.443,24O 81 acres.
8S7,2O6 40 acres.
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1850-01-16

Making in all
Prior to LIST Of Oct.
last there had been
located with these
Nlcx'n. war warts.
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1850-01-16

Showing . di'ninu.
ton Of
The amount located
by bounty warrants
in the first three
quarters Of I843
was
In the first three quar-
tiers Of 1849
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1850-01-16

The quantity sold for
cash in the first
there quarters OF
the year 1915 was
In the first three gu.
arters Of l84J.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1850-11-09

.
The ipportations are steadily falling OF, and the
but eighty exceeds half million Of dolsrs aud the
amount entered for wsrehousing also very limssd
This very favorable feature In foreign in1Ah
trade and n lie desirable that importstions for the
next three four months shall be exceedingly mode
rate Our export trade has lately been quite active
and the vslae OF the cotton going forward ct the
present prices must rapidly reduce any balance that
may ct the close Of the import season. have existed
against Enough Is already known relative to the
crop of cotton to make pretty certain that the
production this year QS5o5D will be uader two mil
lions of bales; but the advance In prices Ia likely
TO be such to swell the aggregate value ct that
comparatively small yield, to nearly double what
has been realized for many The cotton growers
their power and they dictate such terms may
please them witha demand ut least third greater
than the supply holders Of the material have only
to keep out Of the market to put prices at once
higher than has been known at any period within the
last ten yesrs This advance in the market value Of
such important exporting staple ~ cotton, canno
but have Q very favorable influence upon our foreign
trade and place the balance the other side of the
ledger The rise in prices tor this single article will be
greater source of wealth to the United states than
three four California; The production this year
pe5o-5l) will, IL Is estimated be about one hundred
thousand bales less than last usse bo notwithstsnd
ps which the aggregate value will this year without
much doubt, be full forty millions Of dollars more than
hast We total value o. the cotton crop this
year Qs60- SD at hundred and forty millions of
dollars.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1850-11-09
INDIA RUBnER GOODS.

INDIA RUBBER ovUDs-sETSTIIC INDIA mi IN
shoes for gents, ladies And children, Clothing stoA
ishng Machine Handbag. Hose. Cloths &C. Ahb'rds 81
websins for FOr.s boots shos the bsss saa sriy
mad. snd,r eoobys.Rs Exrrsr .ss.rs -sIss,.i q
'''"s " d HUTCHINSON. Pr,sissrs
4 ATEsr DISCOVERY IN RuBBsR-osr Pa
IL tent, honestly ~ ven esa, but get IT," N other
.csse.nssiss. is.sus covering o,Ssrs ds.s,ery,
psy sse1 so 600 o. even s7c0 srssss 70 rrcsarss
su vh.s go -. y,l.sss,p Ia. isr r.rssi y trs,aa
with commence suit 10 10
low desus withdraw them sssin Ard asAln With
srs. in "a insrioeu.oy motion the Jadse rsiaseeAnd
Jury rendering verdict sgAtns. call the
motion trial and pretenc the Court declared your
yshd truth not nesesary under this sysse beis
Jeu sscseed In avoiding trial before s eUurt and luyv
on the merits q the patent for eight years. -ch sIssr
rain he werd never tnnh q sueb thinrs ire rsissus
ssv al the diseoveri.s made during he tine Iy
real esp.ocrbed the rasest laws oper vide ssts ser
you only set tht ssnts snd strong enough;
ne matter ~ Or 10 o. the meet eminent legal sdvses~
the eou.fry rive Written ernic~s that zoe reisssssl
eapitsse eut q the business sseept sueh " viu ps-
tribute rsther thsn ccsteud these hust slsn
the fenernl iHnd With which csry cpSrsscrs nd 49,
ra,sn, % hr rses The siss.on fesI q ~ s
SAT- rtcuce those vhom cannot drive hrihs 49, .
m,ny NE. sreen ss asJeu can drsv into yunr sshs.
MIR. nsrengmy We'd 10 ycu, victim H. lees " -sr
Ercster rn y. ycur success In nahins the cv,5 $3.50
yeur mar 70 81 zen lvss his s~.ns sue
eut 81 sight and te tus ness IN Witch " ~ m n.
@ " s . sna S :. ss.siss tssss..
lssse stcch 81 Insls RuhAcr f,r s~ls =, 49,,
ntSrer, AZ observation-disclosures HORACE n LeT-