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The Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1855-1875, 1856-02-21
American Council.

PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 6.
The sessions yesterday of the American
Council exhibited the utmost turbulence.
growing out of two sets of Pennsy lvaaia
Delegates.
In consequence of the absence of Presi.
dent Bartlett, VIM. Sheets. of Indiana, was
selected as temporary chairman. but subse-
quently Charles d. Freeman, Of Philadel-
phia, claimed the right to preside. being Vice
President OF the Council \ scene of con-
fusion ensued, only terminated By an adjourn
ment.
A e.,ucus was held by Tie rival factions
last night. The Southern members resolved
to maintain, a. all hazards, the twelfth sec
ton of the National Platform.
PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 19--P NJ
In the National American Council to-day.
Chas. d. Free man, OF Philadelphia, presided
The roll was called, and the louisiana delega-
ton claimed seats.
Objections were made on account of the
the State Council acknowled ging the Catholic
test. After some debate the Delegates were
admitted by vote of 66 to SO. In the at
ternoon warm debate sprung up in relation
TO the two sets OF Pennsylvania Delegates,
one set repudiating the l2th section of the
platform, and the other endorsing it,
The Council this afternoon excluded the
Pennsylvania Delegates sustaining the I2th
section of the national platform, admitting the
other set ignoring the 18th section. The
vote stood "a to -.
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Public Meetin..

At meeting OF the citizens Of Richmond
On Mondav evening. 18th inst in the Warner
Building. john FINLEY, Mayor. was called to
the Chair, and 3. w. DAVIS appointed Secre.
tary.
Judge Perry. stated the object Of the meet
ing to beto appoint delegates to the Pitts.
burg Convention oa tie ED, and TO express
the opinion OF the meeting relative to the
grea: question OF the day. the non extension
of Slavery.
a committee Of four, consisting of Messrs
James Perry, w I. Dennis, J. r. Menden-
hall, and l. 5. Drake, was appointed 70 draft
resolutions expressive Of the sense OF this
meeting in regard to that question; vino pre-
pared and reported the following resolutions,
which were unanimously adopted, to wit:
/. Resolved; That while we acknowledge the
existence OF many questions Of deep interes.
70 the Country as entering into the issues Of
tie approaching Presidential canvass. Yet
as members Of the Republican party OF the
S:a.e Of Indiana, We deem the inter
vention Of Slavery into any Territory now
free as paramount and Of controlling i'm
p3T-ance.
g Resolved: That in tie opinion Of this
meeting the united suifrages of the great Re-
publican party of the North will be freely Civ
this subject, aud that merging all minor con
sideralions. this and this only is the common
ground on which all can unite.
g. Resolved; That we take great pleasure in
recommending the Hon. Oliver z. Morton,
Rev. Thomas Goodwin. and William Grose,
Esq, 70 the favorable consideration OF the
Convention to assemble al Pittsburg On the
ed day OF February inst, and would say
that full faith and credit may be given to their
acts, as members CT said Convention, on be-
Lalf OF Indiana.
The Secretary was instructed 70 forward to
the Hon. O. P. Motion, and his associates,
copies OF the above resolutions.
On motion Of Mr.. Burk. ii was unanimous
" resolved to support Hon. o. P Morton. as
q candidate Tor Governor, at the Peoples
Convention in May next,
JOHN FINLEY. Chairman
B. " DAVIS. Sec'y-
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s2,292 e3

On motion of Jesse T. Williams, the re-
port was received and placed on file, and or
dered 10 be published with the proceedings.
William T. Dennis offered the following
motion
That the next annual Fair of the Wayne
county Agricultural Society, be open for the
competition Of the world, and that persons
having stock, machinery, Agricultural imple-
ments, produce. any other article worthy
Of exhibition: arc hereby invited to compete
for the premiums to be awarded, which was
adopted
On motion Of VIM T. Dennis, That per
sons exhibiting manufactured articles shall
not be entitled TO premiums unless they be
the manufacturer of such articles, which was
adopted
Dr.. Weaver offered the following resolu-
tan:
Resozred, That when any person or per-
sons are exhibiting or offering to exhibit any
stock or article Of any kind, there shall be
any doubt Of the correctness Of hrs or their
statements, and said doubts communicated to
the executive committee it shall be the duty
Of said conmitteeto require the exhibitor or
exhibitors to make his or their statement under
oath or affirmation. If he or they shall re-
fuse neglect to make the same, he or they
shall not be entitled to a premium, which
resolution was adopted.
w c. Jeffries moved that the thanks OF
this Board be rendered Wn. L. Dennis for
his services as Secretary of this society, and
for his energy and perseverance in forward
ing and encouraging the agricultural interests
Of Old Wayne, which motion was unani-
rnously adopted.
J. T. Williams moved that the thanks o.
this Board be rendered David Commons and
John II. Maxwell, for the able and econoin-
icaI manner in which they managed the al
affairs of the Society during the las, I air, and
In token of that respect, that this Board pre-
sent each of them with a silver cup. which
was unanimously adopted
Rankin Baldridge, Jesse T. Williams, and
A. B. Claypool were appointed an exeeu-
tive committee to serve during the ensuing
year. who were instructed to have but tive
prices Of admission to the fair grounds, which
are to be-individuals % cents; members or
badges, 81 90.
On motion of DIR. Weaver, the papers OF
the county were requested to publish the
proceedings Of this meeting.
On motion, the Bead adjourned
Dr.. s. ;. BOYD.
President Pro ssz,-
ND. Lesson, Secretary
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VIZ w,ir,,-,he sra.e Bank. &c.

On the first page Of to-day s paper, will be
found communication from the Indiana jour
nal, in reply to the expose Of Gov. Wright.
which We published several weeks since
We give place to il, in justice TO the Bank.
which has been assaulted by TIE Governor
In our former articles On this subject, we have
said nothing agains. the soGndness or m
soundness of that institu;ioa-all We have
done in the premises, and a.! we deemed i: our
duty TO do, was to prove the following Eeso-
luton, which the "Old Line" Democratic
Convention Of the 9Th OF January, incorpora-
ted into their platform, by unanimous vote,
"a self evtdent lie.' and We believe we succeed
ed 10 our own satisfaction. az least.
"Resoiged, That the Democracy Of Indi-
ana as represented in this convention, hereby
reiterate and reafiirin the time hoaored prin-
ciples OF the National Democratic party in
opposition to Banking and ST. other chartered
mouopolies. and solemnly disclaln all respon
sibility fer the passage of the bill at the last
session IF the legislature commonly called the
State Bank Bii.''
In addition to the proof above referred to,
we find in the organ of that party, the State
Sentinel, Of Feb. 18Th, the following add
tional testimony. to sustain our position:
1T (the resolution, was certainly untrue
in some of its parts and declarations. The
Democratic party could not truthftliy dis
claim "alE" responsibility for its passage, if,
as party, il held itself responsible for the in
dividual opinions and votes of its members.
Some few Democrats supported and voted
for the Bank charter. and they. no doubt,
thought they had right to do so. without
violating any of the cardinal principles of the
Democratic creed. A mans opinion upon
banks has nerer been test Of hiS democracy.
and we hope never will be made one. X ,
The present Bank charter was passed by men
of eli poIitica! parties, t0iMoa reference eren to
party lines"
Had we room, we should take pleasure in
mel has driven into the coffin of this lying
resolution, which was SO solemnly passed by
lis party at the State Convention; but will
content ourselves with the close of the fune-
We commend the sentiments it contains TO our
neighbor of the jeff, W swears by his heard
that the resolution is true, and that the Flu
sionists" diI i: ALL
again we repeat. let US ignore the Bank
question hapiny no legitimate connection
wifh our Democratic platoon as constituting
no essential article of our Taith, one be-
longing to the business department OF society
to be regulated carefully to suit the commerce
and trade OF our people, and keep politics
within the bounds Of the political circle
Where are YOU Jeemes?
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What! the citizens of Richmond, hun
dreds Of miles from Kansas, meeting 10 de-
fbarate on Kansas matters? VIVA. folly
What fanatical bigotry. Why do they not
meet and consult on the propriety Of taking
the Fee Jee Islands under their paterral care
and influence. "-Anderson Standard
G1 To an editor whose sympathies
are all drawn out in favor Of the extel-
sion Of Slavery, and who hugs to his bosom
the murderers of Dow. Barber. and Brown,
it is indeed surprising that the citizens Of
Richmond, hundreds of miles from Kansas,
should meet and take counsel together as TO
relatives who have emigrated there, such
material add as might be deemed necessary
in their time of need: but more especially when
the Executive arm Of the nation is threaten
ed to be used for their destruction. The edi-
tor Of the Standard but follows the ben. Of his
groyeling inclinations, when lie prononnces
such action on the part Of our fellow citizens,
folly" and fractional bigo.ry"--he is but
carving out the behests of his masters. the
Slave-drivers Of the South, who are delighted
and we'll pleased to witness such servlllty IN
their dough faced allies of the North! II the
Fee lee Islands" We're inhabited by an alb
iect race. like the editor of the Standard We
have not the least doubt that the citizens OF
Richmond. would contribute literally toward
sending Missionaries there, TO enlighten and
reclaim them from their dark and benighted
condition.
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fEnuse Committees.

The following Standing committees were an
nounced:
Committee On Elections--Wa o.
Me; Stephens. Watson, Spinner. Oliver, Of
No, Hickman, Colfax, Smith, Of Ala, and
Bingham.
On Ways ard Means-Csmpben. OF Ohio,
Howard. Cobb, Of Ga, Jones. Of Tenn.-who
was afterward excused al bis own request
Davis, of Nd. Sage, Phelps. Campbell. oil
Pa, and Dewitt.
Ciaims--Giddings Letcher. Bishop. Jones,
of Pc, Dunn. knowlton. Tailor. Gilbert. and
Marshall. of Ills.
On Commerce-Washburn. of H.. Wade.
Aillson. Mcqueen. Tyson. Kennet., FELTON,,
Comins.
On Public Lands-Benne,t. Off Y, Har-
Ian. Cobb. Of Ala. Lindley. Cullen, Wal
bridge. Brenton. Maxwell. and Thorington
On Post Offces-Mace. Norton, Flager,
Barclay. Day. Powell, Walker. Wood and
Herbert.
District of Colum5is-Meaebam. Dodd.
Goode. Cumback, Dick, Harris, Bennett, Of
Miss. Trapton and Bell
On Judiciary-Simmons. Humphrey Mar
shall, Barbour. Caskie, Galloway. Harris, o
Ala, Lake, Wskeman and Tappan.
On Revolutionary Claiuls-Ri;ehie. Murrsv.
Smith of Va, English, Fuller Of Me-, Allen
Clawson. Cragin and Emrie.
On Public OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES, Covode.
Kelley, Mott, Pearce. Vail, Elliott, Waldrou
and Branch.
On Private Land Claims-Por.er. Horton
of O., Thoringson, E.heridge. Bowie. Sande
mon. Herbert, Robeuson, and Horton Of New
York
On Manufsctures-Clark, knight, Craw
ford Bliss, Durfee. Edwards, DowdeH, Camp
bel OF Ky. and Ricsud.
Ga A4rieulsurs-Holloway, Ready. Grow
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Under this head the Rey Mr. Larrabee
breaches quite dolorous sermon on the call
for Kansas meeting in the Palladium of the
9TH inst. In that notice. we took An extract
from few remarks made a. Cincinnati, by
Mr.. Trooper. of Kansas. in whieh he declares
that Shapes rifles were considered the best
peace makers in the Territory, and they (the
citizens of Kansas intended with these to
defend ti.eir homes. against tie incursions Of
the Missouri Border Ruaians." &c. The
Rev gentleman manifests as much horror there
at, as ii he had been attacked with a st OF
hydrophobia, and his deep agony ofspirit over
the idea that the men of Kansas might really
use Shapes rifles, to defend their homes
agains. the attacks of his friends and polite
al co-workers, Pierce, Atkinson. Stringfe
low & Co. finds vent in the following burst
of Indignation and astonishment:
1T is astonishing that men who profess to
be peaeable and orderly citizens, who pre-
tend TO respect the laws of the State which
they inhabt. and Of the country in which
they dwell; men Of the Quaker faits, as IS the
editor Of the Palladium. and OF q very large
proportion Of the people OF Wayne county.
should allow their fanatical feelings 20 sway
and govern. in this incendiary manner their
judgment and their duty? What, Has il
come to this, that the citizens OF one State Of
this confederacy. shall by force Of arms, open
" in:rudc upon the right of sister State or
Territory. aud attempt 70 force, By brute force,
such conditions of law IS NAV best suit their
excited or over jealous opinions"
The cold -blooded and cowarily murder OF
Thomas W Barber. by al officer who receiv-
ed his appointment from President Pierce
the fact that 1.-The citizens Of one State Of this
did by force OF arms. openly
intrude on the rights Of a sister Territory"
and did by brute force" elect their own citi-
zens 10 make laws for the citizens Of that Ter
seven thousand men into the /!
Territory forcibly took possession OF the
poils-destroyed the ballot boxes-expelled /
the Judges and Inspectors OF elections, and !
put in their places. citizens of Missouri-mob- |
bed the citizens Of the Territory. who dared
10 stand up FOX their rights, and tsrred and
them; snd. in addition to al these |
high handed wrongs and outrsges. 10 have (as /
he Cincinnati Gazette truly styles him. a.
Border R-ffian' ST the White House, giving
these lawless Scoundrels laid and comfort |
IN every possible manner, is it not sufficient to
arouse every patriotic clergyman in the land,
to lift up his voice in denouncing oppression
md tyranny in low and high places, las did
The hberty-lovins and tyrant-hating clergy
men ef the Revolution snd call upon their
~ contribute THAR ,v,oaav 70
furnish arms. With which the oppressed sud |
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H-"Greater jesuits. if possible. than the
Senior himself. they are, in point of talent.
fo. below the level of his low mediocraty-
Wore not their prodigous stupidity humilia-
ting to human nature itself. 1t would really be
amusing" -Jef.
This is certainly new mode Of discussing
"men and measures and, 70 make use OF
similar highfalutin language, i e!ucidates CO.
gently 10 the comprehension Of the most com
mon scrutinzer, PEARSON Goodwin's political
morality and rehgion!' Jeemes has exhibited
for the writer of his long editorials, similar
strong and incontrovertible points Of char
acter that the darkey possessed III describing
the qualities of the potatoe. He said: "Dar's
no mediocrity in de combination OBJ de 'tater !;
it's inwordably good, unless it's inebitably
bad. De outside appearance may be 'marka-
bly, zemylary and beautisome. while de inside
is totally negative
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OF We thought we had concluded telling
"Jug" Perkins. las the Decatur Press face
tiously terms him, last week, and we did SO
far as the compromise was concerned; but the
"fnes' runneth in this wise: After the return
of the custodian papers by the constable to
Sitlow's counsel, he (the counsel) neglected
to inform his client that he needn't 60 up TO
the chamber Of the jug" to be released. and
in consequence Of that oversight, lie (SItlow)
having been told he must go-went TO India
nspolis, siaid thsre two or three days, waiting
for the constable. who didn't make his appear
ance, and he then released kimse!f and return
ed home without the satisfaction Of being per
mi,,ed T. see those chambers the resp.en-
dent beauty Of which be had 50 longed to be-
hold, and out of the midst thereof he confident
" expected to receive free pass from the re-
straiut under which he thought he was placed
We understand that the whisky lawyer swore
as .terribly as the army did in Flanders"
that somebody had to pay his clients expen-
ses to and from the chambers, and while
waiting for the officer who hadn't him IN Gus
todyl The writ Of habeas corpus has worked
in this instance to our entire satisfaction. We
learn that a fee bill for issuing the writ. was
presented to the constable for payment By the
whisky lawyer, amounting to 50 50. but do
not think it was paid-hope not; because we
should dislike for the constable 70 pay the costs
fo- doing his duty-that would be sharp
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BN- Maj J. BufoTd. of Alsbama, says the
St. Louis Intelligencer. is organizing regi-
ment of settlers for Kansas, on strictly militia
ry principles. and they are expected to work
or fight as the emergency may require. Each
man is to be armed with gun, knapsack and
frying. pan--have six blankets furnished with
soldiers rationshave all expenses Of trans
portation paid BY Mr.. B., aud each to be Sc
cured by him presumption title to loo acres
Of land; in consideration of which. each set
tier. when his pre- -emption is perfected. shall
pay Mr.. B. sum equal 10 one half of said
presumption, either in money or property.
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ESPresident Pierce exhibited his little
ness Of soul recently. by refusing to shake
hands with Senator Hale. who, with his wife
and daughter. called on him. He is said to
have received the ladies very graciously. but
when Mr.. H. approached. he turned his back
on him. The President, no doubt, felt
eoolssss towards the Senator. because bis mes
sage hsd been Ho1ed 90.
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@The Aldermen Of the City Of Chicago,
voted to supply themselves at the city's sx-
pense with $50 canes-the Mayor vetoed the
bill;-but they passed it over his veto. and
eisht out Of the fifteen now passess the covst-
cd luxury. The mark Of . Co.'S should be
plased upon those lefty hshsss." sure.
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0r"We are responsible. rioliy response
bic. for everything which appears IN our edi-
tcrial columns, unless otherwise indicated. -
Jeems.
To be sure you are, ueigbbor, and We have
always said you were responsible for every
thing" which appears in your columns. but
no one has been green enough TO accuse you
OF ,Oritins every thing" you have published
IS editorial
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vThe Craw louisville Journal ofthe 4.h
isor. Messrs. Fry L keeny having sold their
establishment TO Messrs. Gilkey & Cantrill;
J. A. Gilkey, taking charge of the tripod
Success to the retiring proprietors in what
ever avocation they may engage in, and we
hope The present owners may WAX fat and
kick" ''old lineism" aud free whisky" as
heartily as did their predecessors.
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FArAL AccIpESr,-We understand tia,
Mr.. David Whi;ehill. formerly Of this city.
and recently Post Master at the Junction. was
killed last evening. |: seems thai the train
from indianapolis was passing the Junction.
when the Mail agent threw on. the bag. which
striking Mr., Whi;ehill on the head. knocked
him of the platform; he fell between the ears.
and the wheels passed over his breast, literally
cutting him in two, He leaves a wife and
three small children Dayton Journal, lSfA,
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wOn a. e. inst So slaras h.,..

~Oa the sth inst, SIX slaves. beloar;,,
70 Mr.. Bowen. of Boone county. XIV. crossed
the ice bridge, and have no: been heard of
since. So reports the Gin. Commercial. Tia
Cincinnati Gazette. suggests whether the free.
zing over OF the Ohio river is hot decidedly
unconstitutional, as it.faciliistes tie escape Of
saves. and calls the attention Of Congress to
jack Frost's doings.
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gThe appropriations of the last Congress
Tor the Military and Naval service Of the cur
ran.year. were S5l. $50. 900, twice and half
the entire annual expenses of the Government
uader the Presidency of John G. Adams.
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E4D All accounts from Washington agree
that the formation Of tie Sanding Committees
~ Speaker Banks. is satisfactory to al par
ties- He has put to shame the meaansss OF
some . his loeofoco predecessors, Who place
ed but one or two opponents on important
committees. and were then careful to select
men Of ordinary talents and Of little indu-
eace.
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EF-The n. Y. Tribune. suggests that the
Government let out by contract the maintain
ing peace with the Indians. and estimates the
probable cost at about So 900. 600 per annum
Under the present system the cost is no: less
than sec, o0o, 600
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D% Daniel d. Pratt. Esq. of Logansport,
md Col. Thomas Smith. of Ripley county. are
mentioned as candidates for Governor at the
Peoples Convention.
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k@~We hope eur Temperance friends viii
not fail 10 go to indianapolis On the ssd-.n
who possibly can. should attend, reoolleet -,
multitude of counsellors there is safety.
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CHKoSIc CasHs.-The Vernon Banner saw.
that last week two victims of Free Wb;slv.
me. an awful fate in that vicinity. Roth
were frozen 70 death. One was q gos Of -,
years Of ags-ths other IN old man of fifty.
eight.
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EeyS % seven millions of dollars are
invested In the ice trade in the Uui,ei
States.
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Mrs Caroline Lee Hen.z. tie a1shoress
died At Mariana, Florida. on tie llsh inst