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The Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1855-1875, 1856-01-31
WAsHIsGros, JAS. 10, 1856.

The House, to-day, passed resolution to
stop all debate for one week, unless a Speak
err is sooner elected. think it probable that
this will have a salutary effect, if we can on
w keep the resolution in force Several at
tempts have been made during the past week
10 secure the passage of a plurality resolu-
ton, but they have all failed-the friends of
Mr. Banks almost without exception voting
for it. In 1919 the Dernocrats-somc eleven
If them, at least-voted for such a resolu
ton, by which Howell Cobb, one Of their
members, was elected Speaker, but 10 pass il
now would secure the election of Mr.. Banks,
hence they are almost unanimously against
IT, The circumstances by which We sur
rounded, influence us to great extent, and
it is not unjust to conclude that it is the same
case with our Democratic friends. Could
they elect Mr.. Richardson, they would now
be in favor Of the plurality rule. The proba-
bility is that there will be no Speaker until
that rule is adopted. Some Of the members
manifest great desire to try some other man,
but no assurances can be had that any other
man can get a higher vote, if as high a vote,
as Mr. Banks, and until these assurances are
obtained, there can no good result from
change.
In voting SO pertnaciously for Mr.. Banks,
VIC are not influenced by any personal pref
erences for him, except, perhaps, that be is
the best qualified member in the House for
the position. We do not vote for Mr. Banks,
but for the great principle of which he is the
Observation-Disclosures Republicanism-
opposition to the extension Of slavery into
Territories made free by solemn compact
For this principle we will vote until success
or defeat shall be the result even if that
shall be to the end of the term
Report says the President is extremely
anxious for the organization of the House, and
that his anxiety is great that he was indu-
ced to visit the Capitol on yesterday, for the
purpose of urging his friends to consent to an
election. Whether this report be tue or
false, am not prepared to say, but presume
there is some truth in it, | think there is
probability of an election during the coming
week. IL.
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~WHEBxAs, We the freeren Of Indians. without
respes party, and aetuatei by common devotion
our Repabic. and reverence Tor is founders
have assembled ourselves together in commeoraoa Of
the passage OF the Ordinance Il Juiy - l1>1 cnsec
ting the Aor;hWes, Territory freedom; and whereas
the unanimous adoption Of said oriinaaee b. the Rep
re>eaatvos Of al tie States If the Union. that date
clearly eyinees that opposition to the extension If ssye
y 10 the eXtsn of constitutional power the fixed
repeal Of the esh Missouri: Compromises
grss and violation of the faith 4 the Unicn
Psaied 70 solemn compact, restricting the extension
Of slavery therefore,
Resolved. That We are uncora,ron:str yv exposed 70
the extension Of Slavery; and further, that utterly
repadate the platform Of pv.aeipe adopted Ly
styled Democratic CungeHCn the 9Th day If Nav
le24 endorsing and approving the Kansas Nebraska
i4qity.
Resolved. That will waive all former party preii
lectlons and IN concert. ~ all lawful seek 10
place every branch Of the Federal Government the
hands Of who will the rights of freedom re-
store tie Missouri Compromise and refuse under all
circumstances to tolerate the extension Of slaye-y
Resolved. further, That Revolutionary
regarded freedom national AMI slavery sectional
That will steadfasJy adhere 10 their policy, and 6rm-
~ resist every attempt To reverse it.
Resolved, That an administration that lacks the
courage ability and disposition To protect the citizens
Ct State Territory, in the free exercise of the
elective franchise against the assaults Of armed mobs
from other States Territories undes rving the
kjence Of free people, and ought be continued
IN power longer lhan constitutional! Opportunity IS al
forded 10 exchange for that will be uuraneled by
the slave and that will have moral courage and
independence enough TO raise itself above all party
Judeone that will not in its zeal 10 support compro
measures. lose sight of tresiam. and
Cons titutoa. but will administer the Government,
lessiy wisely. and for the good Of the people
Resolved. That intemperance great and intocr bic
evil, and mperOusly demands the efforts Of all
good men for its total suppression, and to this end
soemuly pledge ourselves each other and all the
people Of tie State abate such efforts until
success shall be complete That the results of the short
trial made II the present prohibto LIQUOR
STATE have been even more beneficial than was
ted by It's friends. therefore ask the full!
fair trial, aud pledge ourselves If experience shall demon
stEa'e that the law Is unnecessarily rigorous in any re-
sPects defective in any provisions
It's benevolent objects will cheerfuy assist in procu
ring all neeital and proper amendment. thereto.
Resolved, That both experience and the unmstakable
manifestations Of just public sentiment demand
change OF the constitution and laws Of this State
limit the elective franchise person
al citizens of the United States either by birth
full and final conformity with the laws the subject
natu ralizaton.
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For IL. Palladium.
LIN ES
sor Byte AUTHOR OF THE HrAwATHA.

NOT By THE AUTHOR OF THE HfAwATHA-
Horaes Gresly- bad does feel he,
Bad as any body can;
Ills heads been soanded, aye and poaaisi.
Pounded By a Soa.A<-a MAG.
He's been panuels3, sorsly p1nneisi,
P94meled nsE, snd under tam,
For 0ld Rast-be, crosz and cra.-v.
Iisx'd Old "drzb coat like d
Ga The hotel steps he easch'd hisa.
AID 8 rsuslny sap b. fetea'1 lin,
Z gas alongside tie mug
SSs1sted ne has, his egzt did tea. It,
Bang'a his eye, and brought the ciz,et,
Which downward run. do declare II,
Woald have aII-d gaArt jag.
All b~rsuss that II g :, nentiened-
Mentioned in the =. !. TrisGne-
Auz il never was IRseatIsas6-noi
Tatentiorei % do harz-
T1.tolS Rust ae- crDss and erasafp
Tired AID dRstT, PooE Ssc nAs.
Djs or iiin't. had or hsd'at.
f9f Democrats he i@sas the van,t
Had ar haaa'. made -psAker--
DFa or didn't drink Ms iIquor,
woug. or xsuidn ia1ga and smoker.
Orssas he seAssed' teAs party trsEEl1.
should s.-nsr 81 fSss' ard s-aiis- Gsat's~ss-
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INDIANA JoURNAL.-This old and sterling
Republican sheet. published at indianapolis.
is issued daily and weekly-price for the
daily, Sc per year; for the weekly, one copy,
50; three copies, IS; four copies, Sc; ten
copies, land one to the getter up Of the club.
SIS. Those who desire 10 have well con
Quoted psper-a real, live, thorough going
Anti Nebraska paper-sustained az the Capt.
tai, cannot invest their money better than by
subscribing for the Journal
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never surrender until their efforts are crowned
with success.
The following gentlemen were appointed
Central Committee:
Centre townsAip-O. Z. Morton. J. B,
Julian.
Wayne-W. T Dennis. B W. Davis.
Jsckson-Sol. Meredith. Alex Ray
Abingdon Nicholas Smith.
Da.ton--Jo>eph Routh.
Ciay-Deniel Bradbury.
Jeferson-Janles Oldacre.
Franklin-W. {. Jeffries
New GaEden--Eenry Charles.
Greene-Joseph Lewis.
Harrison-S- 5. Boyd
Washing on--je>Se 7. Wiliams.
Boston--Daniel Clark.
Perry-BarnabsS Coffin.
On N, to. The proceedings were ordered TO
be published il the Richmond Palladium aud
Centersile Chronicle.
On motion. the meeting journed.
A NJ BRADBURY, President
W. I. DENNIS, Secretary.
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WAsHISGToN, Jan. %, 1856.

copy of the Jeffersonian, OF the 7th inst,
has just been received, in which l notice its
editor has, in the exercise of his great saga
city, discovered that acted inconsistenay III
voting against laying upon the table resolu
ton offered by Mr.. Dunn. declaring Mr.. LEI
TER, Of Ohio. Speaker of the House. A grand
discovery indeed We voted against laying
that resolution upon the table. because We
desired vote to be taken upon it. that We
could vote directly for the resolution. Had
il not been laid upon the table, the next vo.e
would have been upon its adoption. and we
should have voted to make Ma LETTER,
Speaker We should have voted for him as
we vote for Mr. Banks, not for the man, but
for the great PRINCIPLES they are the represen-
ta,ives of. Mr.. Letter, in his antecedents.
like Mr. Banks. has been democratic, and
We would vote for him for his well known
devotion to freedom for Kansas and Nebras-
ka. just So would we vote for any other man
IN whom we have confidence for integrity of
purpose, in protecting free soil from the en-
croachments Of Slavery. We perhaps have
said moro than the sample, and ridiculous
squib of the editor of the Jeffersonian re
quires.
There is an editorial in the Palladium Of
the same date, TO which l beg leave to refer
for one moment. IL is in reference 10 Mr..
Campbel's remarks that "he understood
copy OF the Bible could not be found in the
Congressional Library. He had doubtless
been msinformed, but presume that for the
use made of them. they might as well not be
there. The correction was made by Mr.. Traf-
ton, Of Mass instead of Mr. Grafton, as YOU
say, Of Ohio. The allusion to Mr.. Campbel's
vote or the plurality resolution, would not
have been made, had you understood his po-
sition in refer encs to it. In lS49 he voted
against the plurality resolution. because he
had some doubts Of its constitu,ionalityl and
because he knew it would elect Howell Cobb.
He still honestly doubts the expediency Of
such q course, and time may determine that
be is right l do not by any means agree
with him, yet that he is influenced by correct
motives. no one acquainted with his untiring
exertions here. will doubt for one moment
He is the champion of anti Slavery in the
House. and all difference between him and
his friends are honestly entertained on his
part. And predict that when his vote will
secure the plurality rule. and thst rule secure
the election ofa Speaker in favor Of making
Kansas and Nebraska free. Mr.. Campbell viii
sacrifice his personal predictions most cheer
fully. and vote for the plurality resolution.
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s~ In Tuesday mornings Gazette. W

kHT In Tuesday mornings Gazette. We
6nd official statement. in regard 10 Gov
Medill's furnishing the Irish Militia OF Cinciu-
matt with arms on the day OF the annual elec-
ton. l. appears that the fear Of not getting
the votes of the Irish. prompted Gov. MediIl
10 consent TO furnishing them with arms. and
committee of officers accompanied by W.
S. Groesbeck. persuaded him 10 do il.
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ETOn the ee,h. the Democratic caucu:
at Washington. nominate / the Uatoa for Sen
ate printer BY . vote of Is to 5.
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NEW DEFIStrro..- Defending The Con-
stitHtios: The right of Slave holders under
the Constitution to rule the country and do
as they please.
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ga We clip the following from the La

sas- We clip the following from the La
port Union Of Jan. Esd:
There has been in progress for some three
weeks protracted meeting. at the NJ. E.
Church, under the charge of Rev S. I. CooP
Err. Great good has been effected in convert
ing souls. Success attend it.
Ey- The Danville (lnd.) Adrertiser of
of the Gath remarks that "a. p. Willard,
the Old Line nominee for Governor, is resi-
DENT of White County-having rec nifty re-
moved there from New Albany. Mr.. w,
besides being an extensive landholder (Which
is all right, has a heavy interest in the new
State Bank, Notwithstanding his well known
hostility to .-Ba nix So
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E~ Commodore Morris, died at Washing
ton City. on the 9Th. His funeral took place
on the 2ssh and was largely attended.
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Es-Ne clip the following from the Indian

EyWe clip the following from the Indiana
Journal:
The Richmond Palladtam rejoices greatly
over the successful establishment of gas works
In that place, and takes unto the steady city
much credit for enterprise and lberality there
over. There is no more appropriate subject
for casing and the Palladium does it we'll
The erection of gas works, however seems
to us superfuous expense. IS long as the
editor of the Jeferson,an continues his resi-.
dence in the place. He could furnish enough
for the five street lamps, and the seventy FIVE
service pipes" without consuming more
"Old Line" exchanges than usual
Our neighbor certainly manufactures an
abundant supply of the article. but it par,
takes too much of the qualities of ",ulDhuret.
ted hydrogen" to be useful for illuminating
purposes-is scarcely makes .'darknes. visi-
ble.''
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they struck out Sections 81. So, Sc. s., IS
and 100. being all that part OF the bill, which
relates to the purchase cf the States Stock II
the prese. SAFE Bank Of Indiana and which
az once prevented the warm advocates OF the
measure, from dividing out among themselves.
more than half million OF the peoples
money.
With these sections stricken out, the bill
received the active support OF tie leading
democrats in tie House; il was regarded
their bill and when Wslpole told tie democ
racy no. - pass measure so contrary 10
their former principles and 50 in opposition
to the jtsA>oaisn policy they only laughed at
him, and seemed 10 work with redoubled en-
ergy 10 make the bill. the law of the Stase.
And now with all this upon the record;
with all this part Of the political history Of
the S ate. wha, piece OF brszen etirennry
was il for the Democratic State Convention 10
di>cIaim the Bank Of the State bill, as the
legitimate fruits Of the cid hte party.
What a peculiar sensation must have trickle3
around the conscience of Willard, Of Buskirk
and Of HUMPHREYS. who were members Of
rha. Consen'ion. and who helped pass the
law, and of Kent, Robinson. Dunn. Depaw,
and others who were Lobby members Of the
last legislature. and also. members of the
Convention when the above resolution was
adopted.
They mus: have had glowing conceptions of
TIE fruits of their labors
Bur the democratic party cannot escape the
odium Of this law. As well might they say
that the most Objectionable features IN the
Prohibi'ory Liquor Law, is not owingto their
decei. and chitanery in legislation; as we'll
might they diSown the paternity Of ar pres
ent natu = ization law, giving for,i ,ner the
right TO vote before he Is citizen--as Well
might they say the neglect in not passing an
assessment and apportionment bills. are
not to be attributed directly to their party.
But it wont do. this miserable monopoly that
the Old tne Senate sought 10 impose upon
the people of the State, will stick to them, as
/ the shirt of Nessus chung TO him. howev-
er much they may Try 10 extricate them
selves from IL 1t shows what that party
would do, had they the power; it shows what
they would have done in this case, had it not
been for the integrity Of the fasion House.
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An OriHiOE-

To ascertain the nature Of disease, it is
very common to consult physician; but
sometimes physicians viii give opinion
unasked, particularly when a very malignant
or contagious disease is prevalent. for the
purpose Of quoting the fears OF their fellow
citizens, and allaying excitement, and publish
it in tie newspapers. Ii is well known that
a highly maiguan. and contagious disorder
broke out in city. several weeks ago, and
we have noticed. briefly. is effects from time
to time II was named Perkins. tro'l the
fact that no cognomen seemed to silt so well
as that of the one by whose instrumentalty
it was introduced amongst US. Everybody
saw the adaptation of the name to the thing;
but not one of our physciin we believe,
ever ventured an opinion as to its probable
duration, under the disarrangement conse-
quent to its attacks. All, however, with the
fyphus. he gives his opinion TO the ladies oil
our city. unasked by them, for the purpose
of quoting their fears, tha, they are generally
chronic cases that could not be cured by pro-
hibitory laws" DR.. Cassell, however. thinks
it acute thing TO innoculate with, and is doing
all be can in that line, as to supply more
chronic cases generally" The opinions OF
both these celebrated Doctors are e steamed;
for the general conclusion is that tie Perkins,
generally" is both an acute and chronic dis
ease, and that frequent attacks of the one
gradually leads to the other; all tending to a
drunkard's grave!
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WASHINGTON CITY,
TUESDAY MORNING.. FEB. 10, lste.
CONGRESs-MONDAY.

sESATE-Mr. Wilson presented joint resolutions from
the legislature Of Massachusetts, the subject Of natars-
z4ton the protection of Cape Cod harbor and French
spoatons The Senate resumed the consideration OF the
resolution submitted by Mr. jones' Of Tennessee, calling
for the journal and record Of proceedings Of the late naval
board and Messrs Thomson Of New Jersey STUART Ton-
eey Hale and Others spoke the subject A message
received from the President Of the United States
Of affairs in Kansas whereupon the subject Of the
naval board postponed until Tomorrow and the ines
sage and accompanying documents were read In erenso
Mr. Toucey then spoke in defence of the pursued by
Executive in regard the disturbances in Kansas and
Mr. Wilson expressed his views in opposition to the
Before Mr. W. had concluded he gave way to motion to
adjourn and accordingly at four O'clock the Senate ad
journed
HOUSE OF REPREsENrATwEs-A large number of resolu-
tons offered to-day and much larger number Of
public and private bills introduced. Several Senate bills
of an unimportant character, were passed
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THE DANGER OF TEMPoRIzlNG ON CoNsTlTU-
TIONAL PRINCIPLES.

The dangers which now disturb the fraernal rea-
tons of the sections OF the Union the legitimate
consequences Of single false step taken nearly forty years
ago Missouri had clear constitutional right to come
the conederacy upon of perfect equality with
the other States Every State which then belonged to the
Union had the undoubed right to recognise reject sa
very according to its own will This right
tia element the sovereignty implied in the very Of
u State The attempt impose condition upon the ad-
mission of Missouri which imposed by the const
tuition the other States denial of her equality
with them and necessarily unconstitutional
II not less q violation Of the true meaning of the
constitution adm, Missouri slave State upon the
condition that other slave State should be admitted
which might be composed of the Louisiana territory lying
north Of sc deg 80 min. than to refuse to admit her
cept on the condition that she should agree prohibit
slavery The violation Of the constitution papa
BILE in the one than the ether but more certain
What possible right bad the Congress of 1920 that
Missouri might be admitted into the Union as slave
State rouded that the Congress Of 1856 should have
the right admit Kansas and Nebraska as slave State
Yet such Is the plain legal import Of what is called the
Missouri Compromise To procure for Missouri her con-
stitutona right of equality with the other States the
Congress of 1920 declared that Kansas and Nebraska
should not be admitted by any subsequent Congress
into the Union equality with Missouri and the
other States
1t this false sepths fatal concession to political
error-this unfortunate temporzng upon great consttu
onhl questionwhch has given birth and strength TO the
sectional agitation which threatens the peace Of the
country.
II will be borne in mind that when Missouri rs sought
to be admitted The objection made that she could not
in except upon the condition Of prohibiting slavery
within her limits The friends Of the constitutional equal
y Of the States met this objection successfully but after
wards yielded by way Of compromise to the proposition
which declared that slavery should be FOREVER PROHIBITED
In all the residue Of the Louisiana territory lying north Of
So deg. 80 min.
The danger Of this concession then felt because
the territory referred was in the occupancy or the In
dians and likely, for many years. to become the
abode Of white men.
II not intended concession Of the power OF Con-
gress to attach condition Of inequality to the admission
Of States but IL or temporizing with error
and OF compromising constitutional question for the
sake Of present peace. aas -. ..
The consequences however, have been little less fatal
than II The power Of Congress to ar permanent mark
Of inequality upon stat had been expressly assert
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AFFAIRS OF KANSAS.

Our readers cannot fail peuse with interest the docu-
ments communicated to the Senate yesterday 10y the Pres
dent in answer call from that body for information
They afford the emphatic contradiction to the violent
charges Of the abolition journals the subject of the Pres
deut's proclamation II now appears that not only was
that proclamation called for by general considerations Of
public duty but earnestly requested by Col Lane and
Dr. Robinson the responsible leaders of the revolutionary
organization at Lawrence Nay by another letter TO the
President the gentlemen respectfully demand" that
the troops of the United States be employed for their
t,con We trust that they and their friends will now
from efforts provoke civil war; and that all par
within aud without the Territory, will be emuous to
manifest their obedience to the law Of the land
Alt ough appears from these documents orders have
been given Col Sumner and Maj Cooke to act If necessity
requires it, we confidently believe that such necessity
will occur and that shall 10 Kansas the
peaceful and tranquil prosperity which exists in the sister
Territory of Nebraska.
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ASoTHyR LAURA BRrDGNAS-A correspondent OF the De-
ro Advertiser says that he has letter before him from
perfectly reliable source giving facts which
repeat The subject Abby A. second daughter Of Mr. c.
c. Dillingham; Of Fall River Massachusetts, My correspond
ent says:
a" think her of the wonders Of the age She Is deaf
dumb and blind and has OF her right limbs yet she
will converse huenuy with the mute alphabet, writes very
legibly with her left hand reads writing pa
per- slate print (f the book be much worn
by passing her fingers the words She will also dis
tngush the different coors Of varegated dress in the
that would be credit TO any girl OF her age selecting and
arranging all the colos by feeling and using only her left
hand. She plays draft and backgammon expertly. She
knows when any into the by the Of the
bed ION which she constantly lies and can in this way
distinguish the different members OF the family.
and daughter Of my informant spent several days
Mr. D.s One day the young lady test Abts acute
ness entered the with uuusua gait She laughed
out and Immediately initiated the long steps with her FIN
gers upon the bed cover and said ailythe right name
with her fingers Of conrse.)
HShe possessed the usual bodily faculties TIL she was
eight years Of age when fall brought disease
Of the spine umang in 6s and the deprivation ofsght
hearing and speech She lies her back and Is moved
in four Ave weeks Great needs to be taken
to avoid shaking the bed much for this would throw her
at once into a it,
She is very sprighty and playful Whenever she 10
moved she goes into it, Ii requires four who raise
her up gently possible while Others the bed
and replace another This Is usually done about As
soon she Is stirred t on, which lasts till
time In the night gradually passing OF intQ natural
Sleep and she wakes quite bright In the morning. II takes
her day two, however, to get used to her new bed