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Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1850-04-03

The Jury retired at p minutes before
II o'clock on Saturday night. They re-
turned in short time. The court house
was crowded 10 excess. The prisoners
appearance was unchanged. except Sc
rious deiectedness. waich was apparent in
the contraction OF the muscles ABOUT the
mouth The Clerk then said. addressing
the Jury: ..Nr Foreman. have you agreed
upon YOUR verdict" Mr.. Bryan. fore
man of the Jury. bowed assent. The
clerk -"John W. Webster. hold up your
right hand and look steadily and intently
upon the foreman Of the jury. Mr. Fore
man. look upon the prisoner. Prisoner
look upon the jury " nat do You say
Mr.. Foreman. IS the prisoner az the bar
guilty or not guilty. Guilty" was the
solemn response. The haad Of the pris
oner which had hitherto been held erect.
fell to the bar in from, OF him with a dead
sound. as if ne F.ai lost all muscular &C
ton. & his head dropped upon his breast.
He soon sat down. his limbs seeming 10
give evidence Of failing. lie then closed
his eve lids and bowed his heal down to-
wards the Court Mr.. Bryan. the foreman
ofthe Jury. al the SEINE tine iield ais hand
NJ before his ewes. as il overcome by the
painful duty he had performed. An aw-
full and unbroken silence ensuat,. in which
court. jury and spectators seemed to DC
absorbed in tnit own reflections The ap-
pearanee Of the prisoner at this time was
painful 10 contemplate: his eyes were
closed, and deep $ CHS denoted a load OF
inexpressiblc anguish on his soul. at the
crushing blow waich had fallen upon him
Chief Justice Shaw broke the awful ST.
lence by dismissinE Inc jury, and remand
ing the prisoner 4 jail
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1850-04-03
Reeds Rijl-VOtlc.

Our nciuhbor, the new ally ofour locofoco
friends, levotes two columns Of his last
paper TO defense Of the Senator from
Union aud his bill. and in personalities
towards ourself lie at the same time
asserts that he will not defend or endorse
either. The inconsistency Of such stuff
is too plain and palpable TO deceive any
one. much less those Of the general intel
licence Of his readers. Such special
pleading may DO for a lawyer Of the acu-
men Of our neighbor, but honestnnded
men will regard it in its true light. We
have given fair exposition Of the bill
rcScysed to, and OF our course in regard
to Reeds report. The sophistry Of the
editor Of the Democrat cannot DO away
will, tho odium which attends the man
who claimed to be the peculiar represen-
tative OF the anti slavery citizens Of this
Part Of the State. If Mr.. Vale can con-
vince his free-soil friends that it is right
TO have slavery established and con,in-
ued in Indiana by law, then he can in
.duce then, to sustain John s. Reid and
his bill While he is doing this, however,
he should be silent upon the conduct OF
all other men no matter how pro slavery
may be their course
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1850-04-03

Die 10 the laws which govern gentlemen
am prepared to NEE, him upon tha
ground.
Benion--i pronounce il cowardlv &c
give insults where they canno, be chas-
,ised. cloud cries Of crder) Is Sena-
tor 10 be blaekguarded.
Foo,e-iIe is BLACKBOARD.
Benion-ls language to be used here
which should no, be used in an Oyster
cellar or a Tavern
Vice Presiden,-The Senator is called
TO cr.lcr
Ben,or--Is is time 10 pu, a stop TO such
language here. IN a place where cud.el
cannot be applied 10 hun
The Wee President rept atel the call OF
order
After some farther colloquv. Foote said
he would stand by all he had said. an! If
Benton would proceed in the matter he
was ready II meet him
Mr.. Dickinson moved 10 lay the pend!
ing resolution on the table. which was
agreed to.
Mr.. Clny's resolutions were then taken
up.
Mr. Chase having the floor spoke upon
the general subject of slavery. vindca-
ting the course pursued by the great body
OF Anti Slavery agitators. lie had moi
concluded, when the Senate adjourned.
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1850-04-03
DEATH OF JOHN C. CALHOUN.

JOHN c. CALHOUN, died at W ASKING ton
city on Monday last, at ten minutes past seven
o'clock.
The last words of Mr. Cahoan were: 81 am
resting now very easily" None of his family
save one present. Mr.. Venable. Of
North Carolina. who occupied the next room.
was called and came in, Mr.. Calhoun extended
his hand, his eyes were very bright and he was
perfectly conscious, but did not speak Mr.. Ven
able found that he had no pulse. and he poured
out part Of glass Of Madeira, Mr.. Calhoun
raised his head, drank 1t, and then sank back
upon his pillow. Mr.. Orr and ID. Wallace Of
South Carolina came in. When the door closed
Mr. Calhoun turned his eyes IN that direction
aud was perfectly conscious of every thing that
passed. He squeezed his sons hand convusIve-
iy, his lips moved. aud his eyes were very ex-
pressiyc but his voice could not be heard. and
when some one leaned over him as II to listen
he moved his bead as if 10 say. | cannot spe ak
His bre a,hinC was very hard until hve minutes
before his death. One hand rested upon his
breast, and ne raised the other aud placed II once
or twice upon his head; probably the last rush
of blood panied him. When the breath left the
body il was like a long drawn breath 1t was
the last, and all was lie died as easy as
an inian, and was perfectly conscious until the
last spark Of life had fled
His funeral wiii take place on Tuesday. The
body will be placed in metallic coffin and depos-
tied in a vault ia the Congressional burying
ground where two Of his children are buried, and
re main there until the wishes Of Mrs. Calhoun
are known.
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1850-04-03

A meeting wa. held at the Court Hosss BOT
long since solicit further subscriptions 70 the
stock OF the Terre Hsute and Richmond rsii-
road, al which very CONNIE ndsbte feeling pre-
vailed and about Ten thousand Dollars in stock
taken. The President Of the company
made interesting aud practical address. siss
other gentle men present addressed the meeting.
II was stated 100000 more would complete ihe
grading and bridging to Indianapolis. and tsas
Nigo would take $50 900, she need not Be called
on for any further subscriptions The sdoHese
10 ,h. stock the meeting, and since, ssd thss
which may be expected, sc hope viii make ~
necessary amount. .
This road will ultimately be part Of the nsis
trunk of a great thoroughfare, which will ess.
meet the two great oceans that surround ~
contiue Mt. and such, will give this essstsy
the benefits Of a market with the whole world.
This is the greatest proje Of the age, bat con-
ing down from such anticipations. the indses-
meu,s and advantages Of having ID sstiss -
TO the Ohio river, is suf6csest To enlist the Pss.
lie feeling in favor Of tine speedy conpIesiss =
this road to our State Capital With The preses
spirit thi. can be done, and our people shestd -
fhst Il 10 doae.-Terre Hauts Express
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1850-04-03

In regard to the reference we made TO
Mr.. Reeds course on the Scott resclu-
tion," Mr.. Vale begs the question. lie
has no condemn alton for Mr.. Reed, how
ever much he may betray the trust conf
ded to him. But he would divert atten-
heard OF persons who were guilty Of
treachery, try to throw il upon innocent
persons. in the hope Of escaping the pun
lshmcnt they were justly entitled 10 them
selves
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1850-04-03

..St n Ting. If nat (ataf. nccideni "A
shocking accident occurred at Scipio on
Thursday last. (2Gih ult) says the Ind.
State Srutinrl. y lady, accompanied by
her husband an1 an infant, came on board
the Railroad cars from Madison, and were
II land at Scipio. The train stopped
about four minutes are iniormed.--
Several passengers had landed, among
whom WAS the husband Of the lady, who
left her and her infant. jus, as the sig
nal was given ~ start. and the train had
begun to move, the woman appeared on
the platform of the car with her infant;
and Oh being asked if she wished to get
off. and replied alirma,ively, she was told
10 hold on till the train was stopped. As
the brakeman turned TO reach the bell rope.
she stepped down one step, and was i'm
mediately caught between the car and the
platform, and fairly rolled into a narrow
space Of no, exceeding ten inches. The
motion Of the car was stopped. but not
until she had been ground the entire
length Of the car. She was caught just
above the hips. When the train leh. she
was still alive. but none supposed she
could live half an hour. This is the most
correct statement we can get from those
who witnessed the scene.
The Sentinel adds the following post
script: The woman died shortly after tho
accident. Her name was Ashworth, ana
she was from kentucky
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1850-04-03
w Arlington. March p, 1850.

SENArE.-itter the reception of petit
tons. Mr. Benton rose to a personal ex.
planaiion He charged Foo,e with in.
correctly reporting himself yesterday. and
denied the rig al of any Senator 10 modify
any of his expressions, in personal
matter. as reported.
Foote was represented to have said that
Benton wa, shielded by his age. and his
open disavowal ofIhe obligations of the
law, Of honor This was ialse-le, any
man offer him iient0n) an insult. when il,
could be properly chastsed. and he would
soon leave his age. lie would now give
notice 10 the Senate. faai lift failed to pro-
tect itselftrom the use OF language which
whould not be used in the veriest hrothel.
he would henceiorth protect himsclf-cos'
what il might
Foote SAID he made no unl ustliiable al
teration. and avowed the report as his
own. In conclu sion. he wanted 10 know
if Benton considered himself! amrnahle 10
the laws Of honor: and If he does not, let
him say so.
Benton made no reply, bu, INDUCED in
a contcmptuous laugh.
The Senate then resumed the special
order OF the day. being Clay resolution
Mr. Chase resumed his remarks. de-
clarng himself i'll favor of the admission
Of California. aud concluded with a strong
expression Of devotion of the Yves, 10 the
Union.
Mr.. baldwin obtained the floor. when
the subject was postponed till tomorrow
Mr.. Foote's resolutions for Select
Committee of thirteen were made the
special order for 10 morrow afternoon.
After a brief Executive Session the
Senate adjourned.
IIorsE.-Nr. Winthrop took the Chair
at the rcqueS, of Mr.. Cobb.
Mr.. Holmes asked and obtained leave.
tha. the Committee of Investigation APP
pointed Yesterday on Kings charge of
mu,lating the Journal Of the House. that
the Committee set during the sessions of
tie House
Mr.. Conger's motion to reconsider the
vote by which the bill 10 extend Wood
WORMS patent for planning machine. was
referred - the Committee Of the Whole.
was taken up and adopted.
The bill was then laid on the table.
aud
The House went into Committee OF the
Whole on the California Message
Mr. A>hnan having the floor, spoke in
favor Of the admission of California He
said he should vote for it. He believed
the views oft President were founded
on patriotism and wisdom and demanded
the admiration Of the country.
Mr. Ashman said wisdom aud patriot
Ism dictate that We should stand bv the
President.
Everett accused the President Of ha,-
ing intcrtered in the affair Of California
and was proceeding 10 show we were in
the midst of revolution. when be gave
way to motion for the Committee 10 rise.
which prevailed.
The Speaker pro TEN laid before the
House message from the President. en-
closing a report of Thomas Butler King.
On the consideration Of California, which
was ordered 10 DC printed.
Adjourned
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1850-04-03
WASHINGTON, March 90, 1850.

SESArE.-Nr, Benton gave notice Of a
bin providing for the construction Of a
railroad from Saint Louis 10 San Fran
cisco.
Mr.. Ciay's resolution notwithstanding
funeral honors TO members of Congress
dying during recess, was taken up and
passed.
The Senate then resumed the conside-
ration Of Foote's motion to refer Bell 5
compromise resolutions to Select Com
mittee.
Mr.. Baldwin spoke upon the general
question involved. expressing himself in
favor Of dlsconnecting the question Of the
admission Of California from all other sub
jec,s. He considered the circumstances
attending the acquisition Of California
and New Mexico; examined the question
Of Slavery connected herewith. and
declare his answering hostility 10 the
extension Of Slavery TO Territory now
free
Without concluding he gave way for
the Executive Session, and the Senate adj
journed until Monday.
HoUsE.-Various reports were made
from Standing Committees.
Mr.. Everett resumed his speech He
invoked gentlemen TO come back TO the
Virginia doctrine Of 1789-the doctrine of
strict construction, without which this
Government would soon become a curse.
Chandler replied TO several gentlemen
vino had preceded him. and spoke Of the
complaints of the South. which, in his
opinion. were not we'll founded The
keystone State was always ready to go
for freedom What will she now dol
She will DO her share. He believed he
expressed the opinion Of all her Repre-
sentatives when he declared that by her
vote TO additional Slave Territory should
be added TO the Union. She is deter
mined 10 prevent il by the ordinary meas
ures of legislation. She, who sen, Iegions
to meet the British and the Mexicans, will
no; withhold her aid to preserve the Union
ifrequired. She will cali her men from
the moun,ains-she will apply to the men
/ beneath the mountains, and Will d efend
the country in which they live, and tn,
soil Oh which they labor.
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1850-04-03

RAINING FLESH AND BLoop.-Ths Fayet,e-
vile IN. c. Carolinian states that on the l4th
Of February. there fell in Simpson County. a
shower of Flesh and Blood, about 50 feet ~Ide,
and as far as it was traced about $50 or 800 yards
in length. The pieces appeared TO be flesh, l'v-
-r lichts hpains and blood. Some of the blood
ran on the leaves apparently very fresh. During
the time it was falling. there was cloud over
lac ad having a red appearance Ike wind cloud
There was no rain. A piece OF the meat has
bee n ex smined with two OF the best microscopes
in the place. and the existence Of blood we'll es-
tabiished, but nothing VI shown giving any in
Gication of the character of the matter. II has
the smell, both in its dry state. aud when mace
rated in water. Of putrd flesh. and there can
scarcely be doub. ihss u Is such
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1850-04-03
The Road West.

We understand the people west Of this
Place, in this county, have subscribed
1 10000 under the amendment TO the
charter Of the Richmond and Terre
Haute Road-have informed the Presi-
dent Of the Board OF the fact, and that
they are bow ready to proceed to cleo:
the four directors. they are entitled to
under the provisions Of said amendment.
We hope these things may be arranged
satisfactorily TO all parties concerned.
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1850-04-03

The editor of the Courier in speaking
If the prosnect fof this road saws:

The editor of the Courier in speaking
al the prospect for this road says
.Cp to Monday last $4,000 Of the
capital stock TO the Richmond and New
Castle railroad company had been sub
scribed on the books Of the company. at
this place This has been procured with
but slight effort, and those who arc well
Informed on the subjcc, assure US there
will be no difficulty in increasing the
subscription in this county TO forty or per-
!laps forty Eve thousand dollars. In
Wayne county, the subscriptions have
not been so encouraging. which IS attrlb-
utable however 10 other causes than an
indisposition of the people to favor the
enterprise. II has so happened tina, the
gentlemen in whose hands the books
were placed at llagerstown and Wash
ington have been prevented from devotng
thet attention To them that is necessary
in order to get stock. We are told, how
ever, that they have now taken the matter
earnestly in hand, and stand pledged to
give a "good account Of themselves" at
the meeting Of the Board Of Directors on
Saturday 9th Of April.
We speak adviscdly and without en-
thusiasm when we say this road will be
made. We believe the capital stock nee
esssrv 20 secure the charter and To finish
the road ready for the iron. can be raised
along the line; but it cannot. II will not
fail for the lack Of few thousands. The
enterprise. although il has only been in
agitation few weeks. has already attract
I'd the attention Of keen-si ghted business
men and capitalists at other points, who
Aeo at glance the necessity and Practi-
cability of the route. and that it is Ges-
tined to become an important link in the
great Fast and West thoroughfare. and
who will when necessary. lend their aid
i'm the construction Of the work"
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1850-04-03
Rtchmond and Dayton Railroad.

The Engineer of the Dayton portion Of
this road is now engaged in making his
surveys and es,im a,es for the letting Of the
missieners Of the road west will doubt.
less be prepared to prosecute their Por-
ton Of the work simultaneously with the
eastern part. II is said our commission
ers have ordered the payment Of the first
insta!mcnt on the stock in accordance
with the charter. This looks like going
" work in earnest. Success to the work
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1850-04-03

Raj Road 10 lie Pactfc.-A majority
Of the committee on Roads and Canals,
in the House Of Repre- sentat.ves II. Con-
sress, have reported in favor Of Whit
ney's plan for the cons truction OF Rail
Road from the States to the Pacific Ocean.
1t is supposed the report viii be ordered
TO be printed. when the people can see
what the friends OF that project propose 10
do
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1850-04-03

GCThc Office Of The Western Police
Gazette most vile and Infamous paper.
published in Cincinnati, was destroyed
few days since by mob. The Dis
patch says 1T originated in a vile inuen-
do duplicating the fame Of lady who has
ever been above suspicion, and the honor
Of gentleman who is regarded by all
who know hun as the soul ofhonor.''
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1850-04-03
Richardson obtained the floor. when the
the committee rose and the House ad.
journed.
Washington, March 4Nh. 49,

Washington. March 1Mh. 1850.
The Senate was not in session TO-DAY.
HousE.-Afer routine business. the bill
appropriating 100000 TO the cap,or. OF
the Friga,e Philadelphia. in the harbor Of
Trpoli. came up. and an animated de-
bate followed. Finally the bill was laid
on the table. Yeas IO4, nays SO.
Mr. Holmes. from the committee ~.
pointed to investigate the charge Of Pres.
ton King. relating 10 the mutla'ion Of the
Journal bv the Speaker, made a report,
part Of " hich WAS substantially the same
as heretofore stated by the Speaker him
self.
Mr. KIM. the repor, saws. diI no, write
the resolution 10 end debate on the Cali
iornla essage" or OH: but requested the
clerk 10 Ill! up the blank The resolution.
before the blank was filled. on motion of
Mr.. King Was laid on the table Mr.. Ming
understood his motion 10 refer 10 stopping
debate. on Doiv's bill The speaker un.
derstood the motion 10 refer 10 the debate
IN the California message then pending
in Committee of the Whole. The Com
mitiee have no doubt. If the motion had
been reduced 10 wiring before the Ques-
ton was stated BIZ the chair. the Spe akcr
would have decided j, out of order as tho
bill had no, been referred To the Commit
tee. and the message had. The Journal
was made 10 conform TO the understand
ing OF the Speaker. and as corrected was
read next morning. In the opinion OF the
there WAS no mu,ilation-thn
Speaker did his duty and no more. 4
resolution was proposed in accordance
with these facts. and dischargins the COM
m.ttce from the further consideration Of
the subject. which was adopted. and. to-
ge,her with the tesiim my. ordered 10 be
printed
The House then adjourned until M,n-
day.
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1850-04-03

shall BE published. have also his letters
TO me. aad viii publish them 50 FAR as j,
NAV be necessary 10 defend myself.
Will here say. however. that they contain
nothing tia, know Of in the least lero "a
tory II him as man or al officer. -
soon as the Brown circuit court Is over
You shall hear from me again upon ano-
Their branch OF tals question. fieiure
closing this communication. a!read, TOO
long b. i minute detail o. facts. winch
desire YOUR readers % know. - ualer-
stand tne whole question. In iust.cl II
Mr.. Ham h must be permitted 10 state.
that presume he did not know the pre-
else language Of his receipt at the time
the Legislature called upon him for IN
formation. as he has not seen it since he
gave it 10 me. will make fuller ex-
PLANTATION of this matter in my NEXT. |
VII add. that during my term Of service.
always found Mr.. Hannah genrlafnanlv
and accommodating. | have deposited
with I,m fer safe keeping OF my Own. but
mostly tor the Professors in our State
| nivers.,y- (maose quarterly payment,
have drawn during u part OF the tlme)
thousands Of dollars. and that there never
was one cent couuted or recount-d be-
tween Us; anu | am proud 10 say. that
there was no 'laa II which, il my opiu-
ion. he wou,! ,.ot have rcceipted 10 me
for the full amount Of the Georgia Lands.
had intImated 10 him that It wa~ my
wish. PARIS {. d MINING.
MartinsriTc. Narci Il 1850.
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1850-04-03
Confessional.
NVASuINGro March 96. 1859.

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me "a a''''''>s'oii ., o'1i'9l,'a'
ne span q 07e.11ei o'e 'esoi u''oH ''o'
III ~ "e'-
81 h'''5 Si',t ~ :, u'>.'e vas 70 5e' d
~, 'is o.. - 'ie nous
ar ih9e asked "aeiAef II vas IN order
u DEBATE
NJ >3e->eF SAID i was a question OF
prtheGe.
hs- h'ns ~ attempting - speak, vas
seEefai IN . caiIei y order,
iae Speaker saaJ the resolution was
not de2ateabie
dr- hih5 ciaihei the question OF pri-
N-,!
,If- -'.ci'- IA y '',A' i 'ae polh' o.
95ief
h'AG- LAT iAe decision oil ihe speaker
) an a!i1F Thought. and i desl oned to ac-
c2.dp.i>1 {, ft".n purpose
in9"-l nat i not custom OF prNl-
!ege. insist on the order Of business.
hlng-1y otJect III Offering the resolu-
ton "as t"oiy.4-
FIRST. to indicate my " iii,ngness 10 vote
for the admission OF California, lndepen-
den'iI OF otler questions.
Mr.. st phens Of Georgia. called the
Sentitnlln 10 order.
Speaker ne gentleman from New
1o.k has ta.eI ~ question Of privilege,
AL is n3l in order
king charge that the Journal of the
Elouse haS peen mutilated Ga the i.Sth
inst. offered a resolution similar 10 the
one l,l.s morning | SIMPLY requested
t.e CHRIS TT IL! uP e'bank 10 close de
tlfp on Tho California MI
Stephens call upon the gentleman
- state Wherein the Journal has been nlu-
n.ated-
@peaNer-I gentleman mus, lay the
c.4afSe against some person.
mug VIII state what have heard.
in9e-i oyect 10 that
Speaker ne gentleman VIII submit
MS charge against Tue proper person.
Mug was informed by subordinate
Clerk that i was done BY the direction Of
the Speaker.
Speaker- he gentleman than charges
that the Speaker Of the House has mutt
lated the Journal. HE gentleman will
please put MS charge in wiring.
Nr. hing sat down - write. The mem
bers were breathlessly silent.
Mr. hins sent his charge to the Clerk.
"h'1a te"1 as io..o"s; . charge that the
our ,lai OF 'ie House OF the l5th has been
mum ''1u ~ c'a>ahs motion which
i'la , ana inserting one which DID not
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an Pg ,''. ',''1i ''si',!- ne gentleman
~ i'e"9e IGo'poidie Inc name OF the
person e'a' geo
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