The Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1855-1875, 1856-05-08
Editorial Correspondence.

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Blu. little has been done in the House du-
ring the past week, except lis action upon the
Deficiency bill a large number Of the
amendments placed upon tfe bill by the Son
ate were not concurred in. ard having been
cent back to the Senate. will doubtless have
% be arranged under a committee Of free con.
ference between the two houses. should
also except several speeches, which were lis
tened to by but few members. Yesterday.
and the GREATER part of the day previous was
occupied in the discussion Of poini of order.
which did not possess the slightes, impor-
lance The Speakers decision overruled
on Thursday. That appeal was reconsidcred
yesterday. and Will again be debated on Mon
day, and the Chair in all probability sustain
ed
The three million bill has been before the
Senate Mr. Hale made speech on the 2i,h
in which he stated that the expenses Of the
Government. now Ia the midst OF profound
peace, were ten millions Of dollars more than
any year during the Mexican war. While it
cost only 100000 annually. 70 keep up the
administration Of Gen. Washington, $50, Oo0.-
900 we're necessary 10 sustain that OF Mr..
Pierce Unless restraint be placed upon
The extravagance of the party in power, the
expenses Of the current year will exceed
$50 600 900.
Tie Senate is still Engaged in the discussion
Il the action Of the Naval Board Gen
Houston occupied two days. Wednesday aud
>. nj, eraarI hat cuiiac.
He contended for the appoin lment Of a new
Beard 10 examine the conduct and action OF
The Old one, by which 50 many officers were
restored from the lists.
TIE Bounty Land Bill which pto,ides for
The admission Of parol evidence where record
evidence canno. be had. in applications for
land warrants. by those who have served in
any Of the wsrs o. this country. has PASSED
he senate. and will doubtless pass the House
IL is conceded that this smendmont will call
Tor 80, 100000 OF acres in addition 10 the for
ner bill, under which warrants for 81. O0o. 900
Of acres have already been issued. The con
'iuued location Of these warrants MUS, nateri-
lily effect the revenue heretofore received
rom the sale Of public lands. and the immense
mount Of lands brought into market, and the
:ecline in breadstutfs, the predict Of the far.
uer must materially Influence tie price Of
lnds in all parts of the country. Land war
rsnls are selling here at the following rates.
l6Oacre warrants. l,lCl per acre.
so Ill
100 Leo
40 a. +" I,i6
There has been a correspondence between
Senator Douglas and Col J. H. Lane, OF
Kansas, which is soon to he published. Mad
anne Rumor reported the probability ola war
betweea these gentlemen. tut it has been a
false alarm"
Lieut.. Willard. the Democratic candidate for
Governor in Indiana, and Major John 2. Dunn
late Auditor Of State, have been spending
lew days in this city, doubtless arranging the
set of principles and measures the party is 10
assume in the contest Of the State election.
Mr.. Willard made speech Thursday eve
ming. in this city. and delighted his political
friends with the boldness OF his positions and
the vehenence of his denunciatons. lie pre-
diets his success BY At less, 20. 900 majority
Can such a thing be? The friends of Free
Ksusas here, hope not. and look with grea: in
erost 10 the result. of the Convention to be
held on the first Of May next.