The Richmond Indiana palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1854-1855, 1855-04-06

flee. he had not . piece of property in the
world but what was under mortgage. He
made purchase of 100000 worth Of books
for the State Of Indiana. of Harper 4 Bro
theirs. New York. and some say that the pub
fishers made present to him of $4,000 for
giving them the preference.-Putnom County
Banner
Who is hit by that brickbat. Bro. Patrick?
We hope Bro. Larrabee has not been buying
lO, 900 acres of land!
The Cincinnati EIection--Fishts--Riots and
BiOodShed.
The election yesterday was deeply e1cit-
ing one & was characterized by scenes which
all good citizens must regret. The fights in
some instances began in the morning with
the opening of the nolls. Attic Fourth Ward
there was fight. in which several persons
participated. but we believe no particular in
jury was inflicted any one. In the Six
tenth Ward, American Judges were chosen.
This led to some hard words and fight, in
which three or four persons were pretty Sc
verely beaten In the Eleventh q difficulty
arose early in the afternoon. It was rumored
that the Germans would not permit Ameri
cans to vote. and in consequence of this ru-
NOR a party Of seven or eight Americans went
up to see what was the state of things and to
help their friends to get in their votes. A
German was arrested by the police officers.
and they were taking him away he was res
cued, and officer Carey severely beaten on the
ground. The Americans were soon inform
ed, and towards six O'Clock the fighting was
resumed. in the course of which q man named
George Reeder was severely. and it is sup
posed fatally, stabbed DR.. Brown was hit
on the head with colt and much hurt, and
Mr., Higdop: Will .:,~ss nszut Il the Pofn.
The ballot box seized, taken out of the house,
broken in pieces and the tickets scattered a.
bout the streets.
A party then went up to Jackson's hill to
seize the cannon, which had been used yester-
days to fire minute guns in honor of Jeffer
sons birth day The gun was captured. The
sword was taken from the captain Of the gun
squad, and the flag which belonged to it, was
carried off and planted on the Engine House.
where the polls were. The crowd soon after
went down town, passing by 9th Ward polls,
when another fight was got up, but the polls
having been closed, the proceeded to the Thir
teenth ward polls, on Sycamore, between
Seventh ard Eighth. AS the party was pass
ing with the cannon, they were assaulted by
Irishmen there assembled. who threw boulders
at them. A general scrimmage then ensued,
in which boulders flew like hail. and pistol
shots were heard on every side. The Irish
gave way when they saw the Americans load
ing their cannon with boulders. The win
dows of the houses in the neighborhood. into
which the Irish retreated. were riddled with
boulders. One Of the boulders shot from the
cannon struck a man not engaged in the fight.
and inflicted q severe wound on The head
The others went through the sign of the Me-
chanics and Traders Hall.-Gazene.
A STEP IN ADvAScE.-The Agricultural
Society of Fayette county have resolved to
throw open the lists for competitors for pre-
MUM. 10 individuals of every section Of the
State and the balance Of the corld
The Connersville Telegraph. of the Esd
inst, noticing this progressive step. says:
OPEN TO TIE WcRLD-The Fayette county
Agricultural and Mechanical Society have con-
cluded to throw open the doors, Of their Fair.
and challenge competition from the world at
large. They confine themselves to no County.
STATE. or States, but all are equally invited to
compete. from whatever source they may
come. This is right, and We are glad and re-
ioiced that our county has led the van in
throwing down the barriers of exclusiveness.
which has heretofore confined the benefits Of
the county or district where held To pro-
vide for the extensive arrangements. thus made,
the Board have added one more day TO the
Fair. and accordingly it will be held on Tues
day. Wednesday. Thursday and Friday. the
25th. Goth. 27th and 28th days of September,
1855 About 81 200 or 81 500 viii be offer
ed IS premiums. It viii be such Fair -
has never vet been seen in the western coun-
try.
We trust that as many of our exchanges as
take interest in the noble and elevating cause
Of Agriculture. will notice this article, and
invite their readers to bring their fine stock
and other articles. to compete for premiums At
the great Fair to be held next fall in this
county.
DkArH OF SENATOR PHEIPS-Hon S S