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JOHNS HoPKIss President Merchants Of Batmore:
JOSIAH LEE Co.. Bankers baltimore;
MEssRs. SHASKIiN & REILLY. Evansville;
GEO. w RArHBoNE. Esq.. Cashier b. Bank Evansville;
JoHs MITCHELL. Esq. President BIZ. Bank. Granville.
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BUSINESS CARDS.

John C. DEvEREUX, JR., Wholesale and Retail
d dealer In Wall Paper. Fire Screens, Window Blinds
fsaters Wrapping aud Roofing Papr, Lamps, Phosgen'
Cas- etc , &C., Main street, betwee First and Secons
treets. laugI0 Nv
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The ALLIES sURRENDERED. I.
sTEA MBOA II AND MACHINERY
l BLACKSMITHING.

j ---- THE undersigned would respectfully In
SN--c> form the public that he has taken che old
&H stand formerly occupied BY Mr.. Newman. on
<&askA First street between Vine and Diyson. where
AaAA he is prepared 10 DO Blacksmthing in all il
various orauches-such steamboat work. saw-n Hcrks
fencing railing balcony irons stairs and bAnsters cellar
done &C the prices and notice Anchors diff
srens sizes always hand; a.o. wheel
beam srips Tor boats etc. Being old and experienced
hand At Machinery Hacksmithng will satsfas-
tor OF NO All kinds Of heavy forging shoP.
feb26dly -. A. - J. j. NORRIS.
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REMOVAL.
IN BACON 4 CO.. have removed to- Main street, be
tween water and Frss ss.. next door 70 Hallock
where they Wilt pleased ali their ola
msketh scquainancs Of maay PLEASED
liberal patronage given and hope receive continuance
sane by keeping thing usually in the best Fam
Groceries. 80 80, r.rsy rrf janl6-ly
The Richmond Indiana palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1854-1855, 1855-01-19

W HITE ILAINS, july -, I1Io.
To G5vERNEUR MoRRIs, Esq Dear Sir: The
design : this is to touch eursorily upon subject
of very rreat Importance to the well being OF
these s ltes; much more than viii appear at
first viesy. [ mean this appointment of many
fore gnets 10 offices of high rank and trust in
service.
The wish manner in which rank has hitherto
been bestowed on these gentlemen, will certainly
be productive of or the other of two evils.
either 70 make US despcable in the eyes of Eu-
rope, o. become a means of pouring them III
upon u like a torrent, and adding TO our present
burden.
But i IS neither the expense or trouble most
dread here is evil more extensive in its ma
ture and fatal in consequences to be apprehend
ed, and that is the driving of all our officers out
of the service, and throwing not only our own
army, t'It our military counsels entirely into the
hands OF foreigners.
The officers, my dear sir, on whom YOU must
depend for the defense of this cause, distinguish
ed by length of service and military merit, will
not submit much, if any longer to the unnatural
promotion of men over them, who have nothing
more than little plausbty, unbounded pride
and ambition, and a perseverance in the applica
ton to support their pretensions not to be resist
ed but by uncommon hrmness; men who, in the
frstinstances, tell you they wish for nothing more
than the honor of serving in SO glorious cause
volunteers, the next day solicit rank without
pay; the day following want money advanced to
them. and in the course of week want farther
promotion. The expediency and policy Of the
measure remains to be considered, and whether
it is consistent with justice or prudence TO pro-
mote these military fortune hunters at the hazard
of our army.
Baroa Steuben, 1 now find, is also wanting to
44 NJ rSps49SHfahp 81 t9G 81 a aanse6nten In
a word, although l think the Baron an excellent
officer, do most devoutly aeish that had not a
single foreigner among us, except the Marquis de
Lafayette, who acts upon very different princi-
pies fro those which govern the rest.
am, most sincerely yours,
G. WASHINGTON
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PAPER MAKING.

Few persons have an adequate idea of the i'm
mense amount of capital and labor employed in
the manufacture of paper. And it is only by
recourse to figures and reliable statistics. that
just conception of the nature and extent of the
business can be approximated. The rate at
which the consumption of the article increases
has tar outstrlpped the most extravagant antici
patlons tlat could have been entertained. and has
opened the eyes of manufacturers to the startling
fact that The source from which they have derived
the material necessary for the manufacture of
paper, and which they had regarded as unfailing
has been comparatively exhausted-to such an
extent at least, as to render them no longer able
% keep pace with the demand. Rags which. at
one ume proved a serious incumbrance to house
keepers, sud We're thrown with the daily offal,
are now becoming not only sought after. but an
article esteemed almost precious
This state Of things had been foreseen, and the
proprieto7s Of the London Times, knowing the
effect an advance in the price of paper growing
oat Of a scarcity of rags would have is1nninish-
ing their profits. offered reward Of S25, 900 for
the discovery of cheap and perfect substitute for
rags as material for the manufacture Of paper
Many experiments have already been tried and
though. as yet, without entire success, we NAV
still reasonably hope, IN view of what has already
been accomplished, that ultimately the desired
result viii be attained What man has done in
the past inspires the belief that his genius *
pable OF further and greater achievements that
indeed whatever his physical and intellectual
wants may crave as essential to the grand pro-
gressive movement in favor Of the true interests
Of his race, will in time be procured and brought
within the achievement of science and arr. We
trust that the cheek experienced in meeting the
demand for paper will soon De removed, as great
The Richmond Indiana palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1854-1855, 1855-01-19
Wayne County Teachers Association.
RICHMOND, 11th month, 80, l

RcHMoSp. 1lth month, 80, 1854.
The meeting convened according to previous
adjournment. and was called to order by the
President, D. II. Roberts. The Secretary being
absent, ". c. Stevens was appointed Secretary.
pro tenn.
W. D. Heukle, on behalf of the committee to
prepare and present constitution, read the fol-
lowing, which were received and adopted:
PREAMBLE.
As ameans of elevating the profession of teach
ing and of promoting the interests of the schools
OF Wayne county, Indiana, we whose names are
afhxed, associate ourselves r. yether under the
following
ART. /. This Association shall be called the
Wayne County Teachers Association
ART. 2 The officers of this Association shall
be President, two Vice Presidents. Secretary
and Treasurer, who shall also constitute an Exec
utive Committee.
Arr 5, Il shall be the duty of the President
TO preside at all meetings of the Association.
Arr. 4. 1t shall be the duty of one of the
Vice Presidents to preside in case of vacancy, or
the Presidents absence.
ART. 5, 1t shall be the duty of the Secretary
70 keep faithful record of the proceedings of the
Association
Arr. s. Il shall be the duty of the Treasurer
% receive al funds belonging to the Association,
and pay our the same only on order Of the chair
man OF the Executive committee He shall keep
iathful account of all moneys received and ex-
pended IN book to be provided for that purpose,
aug report the condition of the finances when
called upon
ART: = The Executive Committee shall carry
ie'o effect all orders and resolutions OF the Asso-
>''''h' ana shall devise and put into operation
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curious to know what effect our election will have
on emigration from the free states. One Friend
informed me BY letter that he is coming to Kan
sas, slavery or no slavery, and others who have
been here say the same. This is the kind of men
we want, we have no use for those who are
going, to wait till they see whether Kansas will
be free The way to make it free is 10 come on
and help. This question of slavery has got to be
met, and Kansas is the place 10 meet it. One
true laborer here, who viii stand firmly up to the
truth. can DO more good that dozen away of
yonder
There is nothing known definitely about our
Legislature Yet. The pro-savery folks are clam
orously besieging the Governor to have It con
vened Immediately, and occasionally we hear II
whispered that an election win be held before
spring, but nothing has been done publicly
The present winter, so far, has been all that
heart could wish, or fancy picture, in this ACude
We have had very little rain snow, and the
mercury has fallen but little below the reezing
point Almost every day we have had bright
sunshine and the weather has been pleasantly
warm. Our roads are fine, being perfectly dry
and smooth. We are blowing for the future crops
One of the best features of Kansas is its climate
Our winters are much pleasanter than those Of
Indiana, We have very little mud, aud when il
is the worst one or two days of sunshine and
wind will dry itup.
We have long been looking for the issue ofsome
anti-slovery paper in Kansas We hope soon tc
announce their appearance. The Herald Of Free
dom, The Kansas Free State, and Kansas Pioneer
will make their appearance simultaneously IN a
few days, in Lawrence. What effect such an
onslaught upon the pro-slavery ranks will pro
duce, time may tell.
l omitted to state in the proper place that
some men of honest integrity in Missouri, CON
denim, in strong terms, the election outrage, and
one Missouri paper, the Kansas City Enterprise,
has come out nobly against it.
RICHARD MENDENHALL.
Kansas Territory, 1st mo. |, 1855.
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Mr.. VERNON. Jan. 90. 1870

To }. Q, ADAMS, AMERICAN MINISTER All BER-
LIN-or You know, my good sir,
that 1t is not the policy of this government to
employ foreigners when it can be we'll avoided,
either in the civil or military walks of life. x
There IS species of self-importance in all for
eign officers that cannot be gratifed without do
ing injustice to meritorious characters among our
own countrymen. who conceive, and Justly,
where there is no great preponderance of expert
ence or merit, that they are entitled to ALL the
offices in the gift of their government.
am, etc, G.. WASHINGTON
Vol XII, PIP. 392.
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SKETCHES FROM KANsAs.---No. b.


Should any apology seem to be needed for the
tardiness of this sketch, trust that i'll health and
press of cares will be deemed sufficient.
Your readers doubtless aware of the re-
suits of our late election in Kansas and the means
used to bring that result about. The mind of
every honest man must be filled with indignation
at this unparalleled outrage. for in no other light
it be regarded, than outrage. and one
too, SO far l know, without a parallel in the
history of our country. Ii such thing may be
done in one case, may it not be done in another
Suppose, for instance, that the people of Ken
, lucky, IN order 10 prevent the passage of pro
hibitory law in Indiana. had come over bv hun
dreds and voted. what would have been the feel
ing of the people of Indiana. Just bring the
matter home TO yourselves, and You NAV have
some idea of our feelings, and vet our case is
more aggravating than yours would have been.
for IN our infancy, the child Of the Union,
and not able TO protect ourselves Is 1t not then
clearly the duty of the General Government to
protect us? But will il be done? We fear not
while such men Senator Atchison are the in
stigators of the outrage. The question naturally
arises, what shall be done? VIII the people of
the free states tamelv submit and leave Us to our
fate? Iou may wish TO know now We in Kan
sas, feel over the matter? Some of the meeker
brethren are discouraged. and longing for the
leeks and the onions of Egypt but there is
goodly number who are made Of sterner stuff
and this outrage has only settled them more
hrmly in their purpose 10 make Kansas free.
es, We intend TO stand boldly up 10 the struggle
until slavery is established, if come 1t must and
then We VIII begin the contest anew Ifit be left
To the actual settlers of Kansas To decide slavery
viii never Dc established here. and If we are 10
be trampled upon BY intruders. and .'squatter
sovereignty. give place to ruffianisrn and slavery
is to set It's bghung foot upon our soil it will not
be very strong. The mass of our citizens viii
be Shareholders, and strong anti slavery to
boot. Indeed, we think there will be an atnos-
phere in Kansas not very agreeable 10 slave hoI-
ders. and if l might predict. there will not very
many of them settle IN Kansas We feel little
The Richmond Indiana palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1854-1855, 1855-01-19

"OuR BECKY DoEs!"-A young damsel who is
engaged, and will shortly be united to gallant
son Of Neptune, lately visited the Mariners
Church. During the sermon. the parson dis
coursed eloquently, and with much earnestness.
Of the dangers and temptations of the sailor. He
concluded by asking the following question: rs
there any who thinks any thing Of him who
wears tarpaulin hat and blue Jacket, pair
of trowsers made Of duck? In short, is there
any one who cares aught for the poor sailor" a
little girl, sister of the damsel, jumped up, and
looking archly at her sister. said in tone loud
enough for every one to hear, "Yes, sir. our
Beckey does a
The Richmond Indiana palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1854-1855, 1855-01-19

Where is my home? not hero
Where angry winds are signing;
lot where the flowers of Spring
Are sadly droopins-dying;
Not where the dim old woods
Are shriesng wildly wailing-
Nor where the spectre Death,
Each rosy cheek is paling
Not where the dark storm clouds
In azure skies are looming
Not where the thundcr's tones
Are loudly, hoarsely booming;
Not where the lightning,
Within the sky is streaking-
Nor where the tempest hoarse.
Far, far around, Is shrIekingl
But there in .better land"
Where many a friend is dwelling
Where the low, gentle notes
Of soft toned harps are swelling;
There flowers bloom ever bright,
And gales are softly blooming;
Where pure perennial streams.
Thro all the lands are flowing.
Yes titre-where all is pure,
Where sorrow cometh never,
Where kind and loving friends,
Death hath power TO sever:
And He. to whom We pray,
At morn, at noon and even,
Forever dwelleth there
Sweet friend, My Homes in Heaven"
B{ire Bra sci
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MIDDLEBASK, June /, l177.

MIDDLEBANK, June j, l47I.
To THE SAAE-You will, before this caa reach
YOU, have seen Monsieur Decoudray; what his
real expectations were do not know, but I fear
il his Disappointment is equal to what have been
told IS bis expectations. it will be attended with
unhappy consequences, TO say nothing of the i'm
propriety of entrusting department on the exc
cution Of which the salvation of the army de-
pends IN foreigner v no has no other tie to bind
him to the interests of the country. than honor.
y Eould beg leave to observe that by putting Mr.
D. at tbs head Of the artillery, YOU will lose a
very valuable officer in Gen. Knox, who IS a man
of great military standing, sound Judgment and
clear c,s sception, who viii resign if any one is
put owe lim.
| am DC,
G. WASHINGTON.
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such other measures not inconsistent with the OBJ
iect of this Association as il shall deem best.
ART 9. Any teacheror active friend of educa-
ton, may become a member of this Assoc alton
bv subscribing their name 10 this constitution,
each male member paying the Treasurer the sum
Of 80 cents.
ART. 9. The officers of this Association shall
be chosen annually, in such manner as the Asso-
citation shall deem expedient.
ART TO- This constitution may be altered or
amended by majority Of the meeting present at
any re o1IIar meeting.
The Richmond Indiana palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1854-1855, 1855-01-19

HorsrHoLp MrAsrREs.-As al families are
not provided with scales and weights referring to
ingredients in common use by every housewife.
the following may be useful:
Wheat -four, one pound is ons quart
Indian meal ore pound two ounces Is one
quart. - f tr.--.r--5
Butter. when soft, one pound one ounce Is one
quart ..,--e -, ~ s
Loaf sugar, one pound Is one quart
White sugar. powdered, one pound one ounce
is one quart -, - ...ssa.ryf- .asa.sf
Best brown sugar. one pound t~e ounces is
one quart i. -. 4s xssa-s4g ssesfte-
Eggs, average size, ten eggs are one pound.
Sixteen large table spoonsful are half pint,
eight are one gill, four half gill. DC.
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Same date to a foreigner applying for office.
Dear Sir: 1t does not accord with
the policy of this government to bestow offices,
civil or military, upon foreigners, to the exclu-
slon'of our own citizens. Yours, etc,
g. WASHINGTON
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WAR DEPARTMENT. Feb. 4 1893

Instructions othe Secretary Of Var TO the Inspec-
tor General.
For the cavalry, let the regulations
restrict the recruiting officers to engage none ex
cept natives for this corps, and these only, as
from their known character and fidelity may be
trusted
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PHILADELPHIA, Nov. II. 1874

To JOHN ADAMS, Vice President of the II s :.
Dear Sir My opinion with respect
to immigration is, that except of useful mcc han
les and some particular description of men and
professions, there is of encoura cement
l am, etc, q. WASHINGTON
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! The meeting then proceeded to the election OF
officers for the coming year, which resulted as
follows
/ Plesident-D H Roberts.
| v. Presidents-Debbie Austin, R. S. Fisher.
| Secretary-M. c. Stevens.
| Treasured. A. Estes.
/ On motion of w. D. Henkle, the meeting de-
cided TO appoint committce of two to prepare
business for next meeting, and report III the
afternoon. VIM. D. Henkle and L. A Estes were
appointed for that purpose.
The meeting then adjourned to meet at half
past o'clock.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
The meeting convened according to ad-
journment.
On motion of VIM. H. Varney, it agreed
to hold the meetings of the Association monthly.
The Association next listened to very able
and instructive address by Prof. Mills, our State
Superintendent Of Public Instruction.
| After the address, Prof. Mills being called
upon, gave his views respecting the late decision
of the Supreme Court in regard to the school
law stating that it was his opinion it would even
tually prove benefit rather than an injury.
! The committee on business for our next meet
ing. presented the following, viz:
a rer,I y ... >l-s best method of teachinp men
tai arithmetic, by W. D. Henkle.
A report on the best mode of teaching reading
-sre-s u. de pese MODE OF using the plple IN
common schools, by Mary A. Butfum.
\ report the qualifications and wages of
teachers, E. C. Thornton.
A report on the manner of conducting recita-
tons. by VIM. H. Varney.
! A report the style, oonver;eraoos aud VEN
tillation of school houses, by L. A. Estes.
A report on drawing, by Hannah P. Hinkley.
A report on the number of branches one teach
er should teach, by NJ c. Stevens.
A report on the number of branches one schol-
ar can pursue successfully, by Huldah h. Estes.
A report corporal punishment, by l. j.
Godfrey.
\ report composition writing, by }. Moore
The meeting then adjourned till 81 clock.
EVENING SESSION.
The meeting met according to adjournment.
VIM. d. Henke presented the following reso-
luton a substitute for presented IN the af-
ternoon, and laid on the table:
Resolved, That we, teachers, discard the
practice pursued in many schools, of cramming
the youthful mind with facts not understood, but
it shall be our aim early to develope the think
ing powers.
| This resolution, after some discussion by Hen
kle, Estes and Godfrey, adopted.
b. T. Brown then favored the meeting with an
excellent address, which was listened to with
much interest.
I. i. Godfrey moved that request the edi
tors of the Richmond papers to publish the pro-
ceedings of this meeting, which was carried
The meeting then adjourned to meet at Rich
mond, 1st month 1855.
d. II. ROBERTS, President.
| NJ. c. STEVENS, Sec'y.
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Ez- The Messilla Valley Territory, which III

E The Messilla Valley Territory, which the
United States purchased from Mexico, was for
'mally taken possession of by the United States
authorities on the I 9TH Of November. The Amer
lean flag was hoisted and saluted. and Gov. Mer-
riweather made An appropriate address to the per-
sons present. The order of Gen. Garland. pro-
claiming that the laws Of the United States were
extended over the Valley, was printed in Eng
lish and Spanish. and extensively eirculsted.-
The Southern boundary Of the United States pos
sessions in that part Of the continent is the lat-
tude of 81 deg. 81 min.
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Washington an American.

The following letters, written BY him who was
FIRST in war; first in peace and first in the hearts
of his countrymen,' will be read with much in
terest al the present day:
MoRRIsTows, 18th Nav, l777
To RICHARD HENRI LEE-Dear Sir: | take
the liberty 10 ask you what Congress expects
am 70 DO with the many foreigners they have at
different times promoted 10 the rank of field Off
GERS, and, by their last resolve, two to that of
Colonies These men have no attachment 10 the
country, further than interest binds them Our
officers think it extremely hard, after they have
toiled in the service, and have sustained many
losses. 10 have strangers put over them, whose
merits, perhaps, are not equal to their own but
whose etfrongery VIII take no denial.
Il is BY the zeal and activity Of our own people
few hungry adventurers.
| an, dc.
Vol " p. 4Se G. WASHINGTON