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The Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1855-1875, 1857-06-11

\ NEw RAILRoAD.-A corps Of engineers
Is now engaged in making preliminary sur
rey OF the railroad from Aenia Ohio, to some
eligible point for a coanec ion with the Gin
ciDnal and Marietta Road. The point OF con
nectlon viii be east OF Chhacotle. The length
OF road to be ade will be ab3a. forty miles,
and viii be valuable connection sor the Day
ton and Aenia and Indiana Central roads.
The proposed TOAD vii tap a rich gold region,
and in this respect vii be one OF the most
profitable roads in the country. 1t would
also DO good passenger business. as travellers
could reach the Northwest quicker and cheap
er by this route through indianapolis than b.
the way OF Cincinnati IRaiona Journal
An INTERNAL MAcHrSE-A bagraeeman
at the Central Depot. Buffalo. while hauling
a trunk in the usual slam bang manner Of that
go-ahead class Of citizens. threw il down
with such force As to explode pistol within
The pistol exploled canister OF powder, the
powder exploded the trunk. and The trunk ex-
ploded the basgageman, tumbllng him over
Just about as he iumbled the trunk and
served him right al that.
No MIIII9Ss5ss Is Baltimore -Ac co-ii nr TO
the Published Isl Of tax-payer il Baltimore;
there IS rot ore Millionaire II the whole citv The
wealt inhabit.nt il it Is rated at Only $780,
coo: while the next 10 him In wealth Is the pos
SCISSOR Of bat Szs9 coo.
lg- Reverdy Johnson's dau-hter Cimille,
was married on "Wednesday night last, to
Andrew Sserre: Ridgley, member Of the
Baltimore Bar.
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Gov. BEBB DIsCHARGEp.--Ex-G Gov William
Bebb, who recently shot and killed a Young
man named Clemens. who was one of a cha
rivari party who had beset his residence, in
Winnebago Co, Illinois, was. at his own re-
quest, examined by Court of Magistrates.
and, after thorough examination, dischar.
ged. TIE Rockford Register publishes at
length the evidence elected, and remarks as
follows:
''From the testimony it will be seen the
fact IS established that Gov. Bebb did order
the rioters off before firing, though it would
seem the order was not heard by them. The
defense also testified to the guns being poin-
ted downward the house, while the rioters are
positive they were not. There always viii
be difference of opinion in the public mind
as TO how much provocation will justify one
man IN shooting down another, even where
the law lustihes the act, and we have no de-
sire to discuss the present case in that aspect.
tits an unfortunate affair in any point of view.
The practice of charivarling newly married
couples IS one which ought>not to be tolerated
IN civilized community, and we regret 10
learn has been much too frequent in this sec
ton for year or two past Although in
most instances intended for sport, they are
little better than mobs. and should be discoun-
tenanced by every rich thinking citizen. We
hope the sad result of the one at Gov Bebb's
may prove salutary warning. About year
since an individual was shot az Elgin. while
engaged in similar riot
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DIR. FRANkIss ONLY SON.

While the name of Franklin as been 50
prominent before the he of late, in connection
with the celebration a,ston il may not be IN
interesting to give sogcconut OF his only son,
lillian, about whom think little IS known By
the community at lar
Unlike his father, We chiefclaim TO venera-
ton is for the invalqe services be rendered
his country in her greg need, the son was from
first to last, devoted al 7. Before the Rev
dictionary war he heleyil and military offices Of
importance. At the sslencement OF the war
be held the Office of gernor of New jersey.
which appointment heseived il 1853. When
the difficulties betweeAe mother country and
the colouists we're con. 70 q crisis, he threw
his whole influence inyor Of royalty, and en-
deayored TO prevent !, Legislative Assembly
from sanctioaing the eeedings Of the General
Congress at Philadell1
These efforts, howe did little to say the
tide OF popular sentim in favor ofrcsistance TO
tyranny, and soen inged him in difficulty. He
deposed by the Vgs TO give place 70 VIM.
Livingston, and sent prisoner to Connecticut
where he remained foro years il East Windsor
in the house of Capt enezer Grant, near where
the Theological Semiy now stands
In l16S he was excnged and soon after went
to England There spent the remainder Of his
life, receiving pensidrom the British Govern
nlent for the losses suSined by his fidelity. He
died in ISIS, at the a. Of eghty two.
As might he expect, hs opposition to tn
cause Of liberty, - deto tae heart Of his father
produced an estrangeeut between them Fol
years they had no int. course. When, in l.o4
the son wrote to his fAer.l his reply Or Frank
lin says: N othirg b. esr hurt me 80 much
and affected with aclresn sensations as L
find mvselfdeserted IN myid age by my only son
and not only deserted Il TO find him taking NJ
arms against me 10 a suse wherein my tame
fortune and life were at STAKE.
In his will also he al 5 to the part his SOL
had acted After mabt HIN some requests, h'
adds: The part he act against Hne ia the lat
war, which is of pqblibtoriety all account 10
my leaving him moi Of an estate which h
endeaYored to deprivefe of
The patriotism Of talther stands forth all tn
brighter when contrast with the desertion of tn
son.-.Ntirbbrgport f.
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The BurdeIl Estate.
THE MARRIAGE pOUBTFrI

The question Of the marriage Of Mrs. Gun
ningham with Dr. Burdel. seems to be more
and more unsatisfactory as the case progress
ses. Mrs, Salierbach at whose house Mrs.
Cunningham and her daughter went to meet
the Doctor on the night of the alleged mar
rage, testified that the man who met them
was Eckle. She remembered him by the
peculiar appearance of his eyes, to which her
attention was particularly called by the strang re
manner in which he locked at her
The testimony of Miss Augusta Cunning
ham, the principal witness to prove the mar
riage is also fatty contradicted by that of
number Of witnesses from Herkimer, IN Y, J
who testify most positively that the Doctor
was in thatplace on the three days preceding he
and on the Sunday that Miss Angus
ia testified he made the arrangements in New
I ork city for the marriage
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For the Palladium.


FRIEsDs EDrroRs:-Will you permit friend
Of Human Progress TO give few hints to some
of our citizens. in respect to the they have
adopted to pu, down or stop those who believe it
q duty TO Investigate ali subjects worthy the at
tention of intelligent community? We can
not conceive why they resort to such measures.
if not tina, they utterls fail to show any good or
sound reasons why we should not do so. There
IS such a disposition, by many, to narrow down
or cramp the mind that few may lead in ali
matters The time IS past for such TO accom-
plish their design; then Why viii sensible people
stoop to so mean business as to undertake to
injuFe, or try so TO do, TIE character Of some of
the most respectable of our citizens, by SANDER
Gus reports such as that they are advocating
what they term Free Love and are living upon
the principle OF things il common, low condition.
When such is the fact, that such things are resort
ed TO, it is enough to the true Christian to
weep and fall on the Bonded knee, and CRY, o. Fa
Their, forgive. And who are those? the question
may be asked. We answer, they are the pro-
fessed followers Of the meek and lowly Jesus
who, when the accused were brought to him, an
swered, Let him that is without sin cast the first
stone. Such was the spirit found in Him, to-
ward even the guilty ones When we find such
fruits as these, is it any wonder Infdes, as they
are termed, are increasing in the land? The peo-
pie can no longer be governed by such a religion.
1t is time to cut loose and stand aloef from such
organizations. Now. in conclusion, let me add
we have the names of some of those who are in
dustriously circulating such reports, and we may
resort TO other measures to stop theIn-such as
appealing to their conscience which may be, and
no doubt is, in taer pockets.
Yours, for JUSTICE.
The Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1855-1875, 1857-06-11
Township School Houses.

We understand the Township Trustees
asye contracted for the building of two more
chool houses; one on the Ratlif farm, and
be other on the farm of Lewis Morris. One
IS to cost $40 and the other Ss49-making
Ia all 1859. Ten school houses were built
asst year, at a cost of about 5000 each. We
arc pleased with the enterprise and energy
shat makes the course of the Trustees in thus
affording facilities for the education of our
children.
We also invite the attention Of the reader
10 the splendid collection of books in the
Township Library. Cali and see them.
The Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1855-1875, 1857-06-11
More Emigrants for Salt Lake.

Another party of foreigners, numbering
some six hundred souls, passed through our
city last night on their way to the land Of the
familiar With ali The mysteries a md 7 formulas k
of the city of Salt lake They are from Nor
way, Sweden, and Denmark, and embarked
for this country at Liverpool on board the
ship Westmoreiand. They landed in Phil
adeiphia on Thursday last and Immediately
began their onward journey to the West.
They are fine, healthy looking people, and
evidently are designed by the 1Apostles" TO
be ''hewers of wood and drawers Of water
A remarkable proportion of them are children,
perhaps two-t thirds, ranging from one TO six
tef years of age. great many of them
wear wooden shoes, and the women wear the
"straw hats" with monstrous wide rims so
peculiar to their countries. There are a great
many stout, able bodied young men among
them, while the old men are very few.
CZepeIG1G Ied1cr
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Opening of the Cincinnati and Chicago
Railroad, 4th of July.

1t has been suggested to commemorate the
approaching anniversary Of Independence by eel
ebrating the opening of this important road, as
one of the grand results which was secured by
the establishment Of free government We APP
proVe the suggestion. and hope SONIC persons will
take the matter into consideration, and carry it
Dat. If meeting were called at some conve-
licnt point the preliminary arrangements could
-oon be settled and splendid time had. 1t
gould also serve to bring the road into notice,
nd give the strangers who might attend an OPP
,ortunity Of seeing one of the best portions of
the State. Who will lead in the matter? The
Company should take the first step. Will it do
it2
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Reception of Jefferson Davis at Viclxs-
burg--His Speech---AcquisitIon of
Cuba.

Reception of jefferson Davis at Vicks-
burg---Hls Speech---AcquisIt1on OF
Cuba.
Ex-Secretary of War. Jefferson Davis now
United States Senator from Mississippi has had q
warm reception at Vicksburg, in that State.
Colonel Davis speech on the occasion Of his
reception is very interesting, on account OF the
light which it throws upon the policy of the
Pierce administration, and the obstacles which
prevented them from achieving their objects. He
states that he himself went into the cabinet with
The hope that he would be able to do something
towards acquiring the Island of Cuba, which he
regarded important to the whole country, and
Indispensable to the South
The late administration, he could say did all
q its power to accomplish this desired object
md was ably seconded by the present chief mag
istrate, then minister in London. The failure of
Congress on the Black Warrior message, which
had led the Spanish Cortes to believe that, as to
he Cuban policy, the administration did not pos
sess the confidence of the country; which convic-
ton on the part Of the Cortes fatal to the
success Of the negotiation.
There is no doubt that with the cooperation of
Congress and Of public sentiment President
Piercc'5 policy in regard to Cuba might have
been successful. Many circumstances then fav-
ored the scheme which are now wanting. The
political and financial embarrassments of SPAIN
and the discontents in Cuba, were such as to prom
se u favorable result.
The next Congress being democratic and stand
ing on the Cincinnati platform, will be better
disposed towards this project, and, meanwhile, it
has undoubtedly become more important to the /
interests ofthe country and more generally popular
also Bat it is not to be doubted that Spain and !
her colony are exposed to less disturbance
The present administration is more deeply
than its immediate predecessor. An opportumty ;
for negotiation to that end can hardly fail to
occur during the ensuing four years. To send to
Spain, England and France able diplomatists, |
selected with a view to the object, will necessarily
be the first step towards it.
The next step should be declaration, not only /
by the executiye,but by Congress, of the practical
meaning which we assign to much talked of
Monroe doctrine. To take some definite and pos
tive stand upon the subject of our relations with
Central America is another necessary preliminary. |
We must have the american policy first and /
this being established measures in accordance !
with it viii necessarily follow.
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From " aShington.

AsEtINGEuAs J >.
The Attorney General has given has official
opinion relative the proprietary interest OF the
United States il newly discovered guano Islands
Congress, he SAYS, may terminate the posses
sion OF the discoyerer when it pleases. Under The
existing laws the discoverer Is tie nations tenant
at viii, and that viii is TO be pressed BY Congress
whenever the nation may desire 10 put an end 10
the estate granted: and the law foTblds the
President, before certain conditions are compiled
with, TO declare any Islands apPertaiulIg 10 The
Uuited States ard afterw ards act according 10
his convictions Of public duty.
\ report is current here, and is believed, that
Ex-Gov, Philip Frank Thomas, Of Maryland, has
been rendered the Governorship Of Utah, and viii
accept.
| Seth kinman the CaIifoTnia hunter, VITO pre-
sented the buck-horn chair TO the President, has
received an appointment for assisting TO remove
certain Indians on the Pacific cost at a salary o
shout 5 500 per annum.
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eOlOrc0 MaSOnS.

The fraternity of Colorcd Masons intend ceie-
brating the Anniversary of St John the Baptist,
in this place The Grand Lodge Of the Order
meets at that time, and it is expected there will
be large number of the brethren present on
that occasion The celebrated Fred Douglass
has been invited TO make the Grafton, and if he
should accept due notice will be given to the
public. Should he not attend, some other elo-
quent speaker viii deliver an address. The most
extensive arrangements are being made for the
entertainment of visiting brethren" the Starr
Hall having been engaged for the purpose of
accommodating the crowd that is expected to be
present. The Grafton will be delivered, and din
ner served up. in grove near town.
The Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1855-1875, 1857-06-11

Ic- Mrs Thompson who. was charged
with poisoning Miss Reid, is about to com
mence a suit against the editor of the New
Castle Courier and the Cincinnati CONNER
cial for publishing said charge.
sJ- Gov Wright's mission has a salary Of
$4,000 per year.
Es- Ex-Gov. Henry Hubbard, of New
Hampshire died at Charlestown, on the 9TH
inst
Ex5- No demonstration was made in Louis
vile on the arrival of Walker the fllibuster.
B2- A B. Moore has been nominated by
the democrats of Alabama as their candidate
for Governor.
ES- II the truth Of Phrenoiogy is TO be
tested by the examinations made In this place
by o. s. Fowler, the whole thing is hum
bug. and the distinguished lecturer the prince
of humbuggers. Barnum is nowhere
OF A volunteer, Military Company has
been organized in Cambridge city, and j. M.
Cockafair, elected Captain.
EJ- 1t is proposed to relay the Knights
town and Shelbyville Railroad with Rail.
The necessary funds to be in the shape of
first lein on the earnings of the road.
The Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1855-1875, 1857-06-11

UOur exchanges note the fact that the
Peach crop Of Delaware. New Jersey, and
Pennsylvania promises at present, 10 be the
heavier than ever known before The pros
pect for other crops isequally good.--One
can travel direct from Bangor. Ne. to JEFF.
ferson City. No, by r. R.. over 200 miles,
in three DAYS, halfss far as London.--Sen-
ator Summer IS improving Ii is calcutta
ted tia. the Clergy cost the O. s sic. ooo,-
600, annually. the criminals $40. 900 600. the
LAWYERS SO, ooo, ooo, and Run $500, 600. 600
e-Gov Walker treated his friends and the
crew at Ieavenworth, on his arrival there to wine
two hundred bottles-which were paid for by
the city.
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SOMETHING NEw-Tbe wreekinc-car. a
novelty In railroad machines. has recently
been constructed for the New York Central
Road, at Utica. The Utica HsraId saws the
car IS full Of tools of every description. for
use in ease OF an accident on the road There
are screw jacks. said 10 be the best in the
country. complete trunks for locomotive or
car, ropes, chains, hand ear. braces. edge
tools, puleys. levers, capstan, and everything,
Of the most modern and scientific manufac
ture, for repairing any damage that may oc-
cur; and these tools are never taken from the
car, or disturbed. unless in such a continren-
cy. 1t IS the purpose of the company to
place such cars at a convenient distances along
the line Of the road. to be ready at all times
when called for
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". I. DESNIs-O. S. FowLER.-On our first
Pege viii bef.ound chronological chart or dis
arption of our friend Dennis, by Fowler Mr..
Dennis consented to its publication a banter
rom his frends; and its truth will attract the at
-sntion of all acquainted with the original. Some
Tiers Of Fowlers examinations were as wide from
ruth as sin is from religion
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DIED. at West Point Military Academy May 9th
WILLIAM II. WOODS, aged 90 years. and son Mrs
Chrstiana Woods of this city.
The diseased wss student at tie National Military
School, and make the following extract from letter
received by the afflicted mother from Maj Delaeld in
relston to him: 1t appears that his sudden demise
the result of disease Of the heart Of which he
died at o'clock the morning Of the 21th inst lie
was inferred the afternoon of the 2Slh with the
soennties due to the occasion, attended to the cemo.y
by his class the corps of Cadets and officers Of
the instution-she relig ious ceremonies being per-
formed in chapel and the grave ~ the Rev J.
T. French While sick every attention AMI Kindness
was bestowed upon him by DR.. Moor the Surgeon Of
the Academy 1t will be some consolation aud s9Iacc
te learn that durin. his short career as member Of the
corps Of Cadets, he had gained highly respectable
standing in the studies Of his elass-wa very correct
in all his duties and greatly esteemed and respected bv
his young friends, the members Of the fifth class
fellow student, says: He was in my class in the
same sectons-in both mathematics and ethics and we
have suffered the same harishiPs These ciscumstanc
es, and his quite unoending and amable disposition
endeared him 70 me, and to the whole class. And /
may safely add that be had not enemy in the corps
He was in my less and in all Of nv in
tercourse with him, never heard him use proflne
W ord, indulge in low Conversation He said to me-
" My mother taught abhor swearing He was
exemplary in his habits. and his heart v as deeply i'm
pressed with the principles of religion"
These are the concentrations of a teacher and fell
lowstudent; and all " no knew him will bear testimony
of his upright and manly character If it were right
under any circumstances depore the death Of any
one It would be those so young amable blessed
with intellect and humble heart as he was But
the wisdom Of God is beyond the comprehension Of man
md All should bow in humble submission His sill
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THE Firms.
BY BATARD TAYLOR.

So far as regards their moral character. the
Firms have as little cause for reproach as any
other people. We find them as universally
honest and honora bic in their dealings as the
Northern SWedeS, who are not surpassed In
the world in this res ect. Yet their counter
ances express more cunning and reserve, and
the virtue may be partly negative one, re-
sulting from that Incidence which characteri-
yes the Frigid and the Torrid Zones Thus.
also, not withstandiag physical signs which
denote more ardent animal passion than their
neighbors, these are equally chaste,and have as
high standard OF sexual purity. Legitimate
births are quite rare and are looked upon as
a lasting shame and disgrace 10 both parties.
The practice of 'bundling' which until recen
tly, was very common among Finnish lovers.
very seldom led to such results, and their
marriage speedily removed the dishonor
Their manners socially, in this respect, are
euriously contradictory. Thus, while both
sexes freely naingl IN bath in a state OF nature
while the women unhesitatingiy scrub. rub
and dry their husbands, brothers or male
friends, while the salutary for both sexes is
an embrace with The right arm, kiss is
considered grossly immodest and improper.
y Finnish woman expressed the greatest
astonishmeRt and horror. at hearing from Mr.
Woley that it was very common thing in
England for husband and wife to Kiss each
other. If my husband were to attempt such
thing, said she, L would beat him about
the ears SO that h should feel it for week
Yetin conversation they are very plain aud
unreserved though by DO means gross
They acknowledge that such things as gen
Grafton, CESSATION aud parturition exist. and
1t may be that this very absence of mystery
tends to keep ehaste SO exeItable and inagin-,
alive race.
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RaiIrsd Suit.


The L. s. Circuit surt in session at India
napolis last week. wlengage1 in trying the
case Of Henry Hill i Caleb b. Smith and
others. The roportf the Journal says that
this was an action bught By the plaintiff
against the defendat on written contract
TO the effect chat if t. plaintiff would con-
vey to the Cincinnakand Chicago Railroad
Company his farm lyg in Delaware county.
of the value Of 5000 and receive the stock
at par of the Compaa to that amountin pay
ment the Iefendan sbound themselves that
the stock atthe end three years should be
worth par, and that he Railroad company
should make it good-o the plaintiff at par.
The land was conveyed by the plaintiff to the
Railroad company. The Stock was alleged
to be worthless amt.he Company insoivent
at the expiration Of three years. Messrs.
Caleb B. Smith and Oliver p. Morton demurr-
ed to tile declaration or the defendants, and
placed their defense upon the ground that the
contract was invalid-as against public policy,
and was a fraud upon the other stockholders
in giving one preference over the others.
On the part Of the plaintiff it was agrued by
Messrs. jeremiah Smith and O. Il. Smith,
that this was an original undertaking, in writ
ing, on the part Of the defendants guarantee
ing the value of The stock, and that the con-
veyance pft the land was sufficient considera-
ton for the promise The opinion of the
defendants were 4n APPEAL az
Supreme Court Of tie plaintiffs and granted
by the Court from the decision.
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The GAINES CAsE.-In the case Of pelocroix
-, Mrs Gaines in which the plaintiff sued TO on
Eul The Geographic will which was ordered to be
urobated by the Supreme Court more than q year
ago, Judge Morgan yesterday decided to dismiss
we'd no cause of action This is grand point
ned in Mr.. Gaines favor.-.NiV Orleans
Times May 90.