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The Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1855-1875, 1859-11-17
Attemps to Enslave n Free C0lored
Family.

An attempt to enslave family OF free ne
groes, which came near proving successful,
was brought to light yesterday by Lieut..
Kelby and officer Priest and Til,er of the
police.
Several years ago a negro man and his
wife were set free by the will of their deceas
ed master. They had son, who was a
slave. but by industry they accumulated
enough means to buy his freedom. Subse
quently he married woman belonging to
Mr. S. K Page, and the old folks bought her
also They held a bill of sale for each. bnt
gave the son and his wife free papers. The
latter have neglected the old people for some
time back and engsndered their i'll feeling
All the parties resided on Green street, bet.
East and Brook.
An Irish tailor named Nc Grath lives in the
same neiyhhorhood. He became cognizant
of the facts in the case, and thought Of turn
ing them to account. He accordingly call
ed on Mr.. Cleary. lawyer. had him draw
them deed by which the old negro convey
ed his son and daughterin law and their
children to him (McGrath) for a considera-
ton As the old negro could not write. it
was onlv necessary to affix cross to the
deed. McGrath was not aware that the
young people held free papers, which. OF
course exposed the whole scheme. and led
to his and Cieary's arrest McGrath prom
ised Cleary s4oo for his services.
There is another mystery about the case.
The old negro died suddenly On Sunday. and
was buried on the same day. Some suspect
that his death was oceasioned by foul means.
and possibly hrs body will be disinterred and
a post-mortem examination made.
Altogether. this is one Of the greatest
pieces Of villainy that has come to our knowl-
edge, and much credit is due to Priest. Til
her and Kerby for bringing it to light.-Louis-
vile Journal
The Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1855-1875, 1859-11-17

We are glad 10 notice that Gov. Corwin,
in one of bis recent speeches in New York,
ably urged the enactment of liberal Home
stead law for the actual settler upon our pub
lie lands. The Republicans Of the last Con-
gress made an effort 70 secure the passage Of
such law. hut we're defeated by the pretend
ed friends of the poor man, the Democratic
party.
We hope Gov. Corwin may. as an esrly
day bring forward and sustain. with the pow
erful influence he is destined to have io the
next House. we'll matured and liberal law
which shall secure every settler on The public
domain a home free Of cost No other
measure can moro certainly build mp free
6kasss in the great and almost bosndlsss Wsse
The Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1855-1875, 1859-11-17

Fr.sian lie Ruls-G.sTaJ ii: EEcs?t:l.
The Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1855-1875, 1859-11-17
e%A Baltimore paper. in brief res,

H6 A Baltimore paper. in brief resume
Of long paper by DR.. Bell. Of England.
discussing the value Of alcoholic slim ulsnts
as a remedy for the consumption, says tha.
the Doctor has entirely satisfied himself. LIST.
that liquor has ho marked influence in pre-
venting the deposition Of tuberculous matter
in the lungs; I'd. that it rather disposes to
such aresult; Sd. it has no obvious effect in
modifying the ususal course Of Development
of tuberculous matter; and lth, that it does
not mitigate in any considerable degree the
morbid effect Of the tubercle upon the sys.
tenn in any stage of the disease.
wEx-Presdent Martin Van Buren, is
engaged in writing political history of the
country, from the foundation OF the govern
ment until the close of his own sdministra-
ton. lmpartialty is hardly to be expected
for such a work, from the pen Of one vino
has figured SO prominently IN the affairs Of
the nation as An intense psrtizan. He " II.
however. unquestionably produce book Of
great interest and value.
60 AT the late term Of tho Wood county
Court Of Common Pleas. Milton L. EN-.
sminger was assessed st 900 for slandering
Jane Edgar. The Perrysburg Journal says
this was the second trial. At the former
trial, the verdict was for $500. The dsfen-
dant asked for . new hearing, which Was
granted, with the above result.
rThe Goshen Times boasts with good
reason Of . Republican family in that conn
ty. l, is that Of John Weaver. of Benton
township, and consists Of the father. eight
sons. and for, sons-in-lsw, all residents Of
the same township. all voters. sod all trus
blue Republicans Pass tho banner up to
Mr. Weaver,
~A correspondents of the Louisville
Journal states that slander suis has just
been concluded ss Litch6eld, Ky, 10 which
Ralph z. Cox and wife. the plainsi1s, recov-
cred 81 900 Of Dr.. William Hall. for detsm-
ing the character Of Mrs. Cox.
%John sod Mary Link. man and wife.
and both Geruaans have been arrested ~
Port Jervis. G. W., for barying their child
alive. Wishisg 10 get nd Of it. they dug .
grave and inferred the child alive
Az ELos.AEST.-Grea1 excitensnt vas
created At Debuqus. Tuesday. By the elope-
nens Of . young lady With clsfk. and ,he;r
marriage IT Galena- The fair and tickle
bride Vas TO have bsss 0axFied o Wednss-
ldav. TO saoxhss indSvidnal. vAo , jeft dis-
OoDOS
The Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1855-1875, 1859-11-17
No. 49.


A correspondent Of the N. Y. Tfs5ans
writing from ST. Louis relates the following
with names 10 full. The Tri5x.e suppresses
The names. holding them. however. a: the
command OF any one who chooses to demand
them: &@ ~
ST. Lorrs. Mo-. Oct. 81, ls5ss
We had in this city not long since, . sSrik-
ing illustration Of the patriarchal institution
OF slavery. A Mississippi gentleman csme
to this State :to supply his plantation. and
made his headquarters in this city. Among
the two or three dosen he bought. was lit
tie girl. about nine :'ears old. whose com.
pie1ion was as fair IS the average of whito
children. She attracted some attention. and
the purchaser related her history. She was
her father was the Hon. Mr.. Mem.
Der OF Congress from this State Her moth
er was not the slave of Mr.. -, but own.
ed by neighbor. for believe il is the Gus.
tom among the patriarchs to make an inter-
change OF civilities of this kind. A strapg,
coincidence happened in bringing her TO this
city. She came with OF hers down the river
IN steamboat with her master, aud among
the passengers Was her father. He convers-
ed with her owner about her, and said he
would have bought her himself. were i, not
Tor his wife. l had this information from
tine owner OF the girl The girl was kept
In a slave pen on Sixth street. and was visi-
ted by numbers. who had learned her histo.
ry The purchaser was . very respectable
gentleman. who bought her for nurse in
his family. But who cannot guess her des-
tiny? Here was . child of tender age. ap-
psrently white. herding with lot Of common
negroes. torn from her mother. and doomed
to Mississippi plantation, while her father
in the august Senate Of the United States.
declaims of Liberty. He stands coolly by.
while his own child. bearing his own lnea-
ments, is taken forcibly from her mother and
driven off with . gang of slaves to distant
land, among strangers. never again to know
a mothers love or caress. but to be thence.
forth the victim Of tyrant's lash or lust
She is the innocent profsrt aud proof OF his
own faithlessness to solemn vows, and must
be removed to . safe distance.
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~ The Mississippan says THAT out OF all
the members recently elected TO the Legisla-
ture of that State, there are not q bali dozen
who would support Douglas for the Presi-
dency. even if nominated BY a thousand
Cha1lestor Conventions"
~ The Concord n. H. Patriot states
that under nc possible circumstances VIII
Gen. Pierce allow his name to Ga before the
Charleston Convention as candidate tor tho
Presidency.
The Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1855-1875, 1859-11-17
Vol. xxx.
HOLLOWAY g. DAVIS,
PaRaliun, B,tilling, Over the Post Office,
Richmond, Indiana
POststre!u Cash for Job Work

We prepared to do all kinds Of job work. 10
plain and fancy coIor. in style # excellence that
cannot surpassed and devoting special attention to
this branch Of business respectfully solicit the
parouags of all who desire any kind of printing done
We have fxed prices at as low rates ss any re-
spectabe Embellishments and will hereafter in consid
citation OF these reduced prices expect the cash. or
.pee ial contract. on the delivery of the work
The Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1855-1875, 1859-11-17
ls116S

rs the No. Of Boswelps celebrated full size, yoigt
Il lander Dsgaerseotype Camera, with which he made
Pictures in this city, in lS4T Of which specimens
exhibition at his rooms. clear and unfad Cd.
From his long experience in the profession he unhesi
tstngiv the public that he understands the
business perfectly: and is prepared with the
Camera furnish his with rst class pictures
only
Gallery =. his residence, west Main street between
Washington and Green
eE All pictures NARRATED. and perfect saiisfae-
siea given before any charge Is made.
ysa. I, lssS. TT
The Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1855-1875, 1859-11-17

CLERICAL A7rKAPr TO "FoRCs Vors"
Some years ago. . celebrated Methodist
Minister and revivalist. we'll known for his
eloquence and zeal in converting souls. was
preaching in Louisville. The feeling had
got pretty we'll up. and one night, after
very powerful" sermon. he came down
from the pulpit for the purpose of receiving
the mourners. while the good old hymn of
Canaan, Oh, Canaan, I'm bound for the land Of
) Canaan
was struck up and chimec in by hundreds Of
voices. The hymn was concluded. bat there
were no penitents at the altar. In vain he
exhorted; his words and appeals fell upon
the ears Of his listeners without exciting any
emotion. At length he concluded to make q
bold stroke and follow it up with a test, and
resumIng the pulpit. after . few words of cx-
hortation. he solemnly announced that he
would put question upon which he expec.
ted all to vote in view Of the estimation thev
placed upon their souls. With finger raised
most significantly. and in . most solemn
manner, he announced: "All those in favor
OF Christ will please rise to their fee.."-
Only eight or ten responded to the anuoun-
cement; and while the minister was watching
insenty for others to signify their position by
rising. worthy member who was on his
feet, interfered and suggested that "ths
reason might be that the true disciples were
too modest to vots.'' At this iuncture,
loud voice was heard in the gallery: 81 say
brother H. its no use a talking. or try
ing to force this vots-tAis congregation "a
for tie depil by at least tsoenty.fue hundred
md1o,ify -LoxisriNe journal.
The Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1855-1875, 1859-11-17
THE CITY SHOE STORE

NO. mdln 0tIeeI' hiCumVAU' AAu'
The undersigned having come to the determination
TO hereafter do an exclusively CASH business, has
pat down the price home made work, to the lowest
possible living prices:
LADIES' WORK:
All other styles in proportion Also all kinds of
Shoes for Misses and Children, both homemade and
custom work which will be soid low as the same
quality OF shoes bs bought in any house in this
city Thankful for the liberal patronage heretofore
he respectfully socits continuance OF the
same.
His work is make Of materials selected by himself,
the work made in this city. II is not Cincinnati
work made in the East. -
JOB BORTON.
April IT, 1889. lou
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-09-05
ST. GEORGES CHURCH.

The Rev. Stephen H. Tyng, the Rector Of ST. Georges
Church. Rutherford place. Of East Sixteenth street.
presided his church yesterday in the morning. read
the service and preached sermon TO large congrega
on slbeit not large the handsome st. George
ally eeen to contain but sufficient to ill the body Of the
church and nearly the galleries Many Of the members
Of tie church have not yet returned from the watering
place,; STILL in the number congregated yesterday to
stranger they could hardly be missed.
The Rev. DR.. Tyngs text taken from Psalm ll2th,
h and 7h Unto the right there ariscth light
the darkness he gracious and full Of compassion and
righteous ' He shall not be afraid of evil tidings his
heart Is fixed, trusting in the Lprdn
This the text, and was treated, the able d.
vinos WON'T forcby and ably, with much originality Of
argument and illustration. The lengthy and
The services the morning were succeeded by those OF
the holy sacrament
In the evening the Rev. DR.. Tying read the service.
and minister, stranger to the congregation delivered
The sarmOn
With regard 10 tho edice Of st. Georges church ITSELF
when casug the eye 1t, admng tho varied colors
Of the stained class Of s large windows the massive oak
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-09-05
Coroners' Inquests.

THE THIRTY SECOND STkEET TRAGEDY.
The inquest in the case Of Martin Ryan who died at
Bellevue Hospital Saturday from the effects of injuries
received at the hands of John Allison 74 East Thirty
second street. the 9th u held by Coroner jack
man yesterday
The first witness examined Henry Ryan, son Of the
deceased who testified folows-on Saturday evening,
the 9Th ult, my mother told that Allison had cut tho
clothes line; went his door and asked him the reason
why he did he made answer but jumped right upon
me and struck me with an axe several times; my father
then up to my assistance, when Allison struck him
with the On the head deceased fell to the door;
officer then came in ana arrested the prisoner
Anne Ryan. wife Of deceased corroborated the tesno
ny of the previous Witness
Nary Ason wife OF the prisoner stated that deceased
his tTst commenced the difficulty by assautng
Allison with clubs.
Dr. Phelps house surgeon at Bellevue Hospital testified
the Of death, and described the wound being
inch diameter just above the left temple the skull
fractured and the broken pieces Of the bone
driven into the BRAIN
The case was tLen submitted to the jury who after due
delber alton rendered verdict Of "death by blow from
an axe, at the hands Of John Allison" On being ex
amned by Coroner Jackman, Allison stated that he did
OF the RyaDs and thus inflicted the injury Then at the
close lac said--"I do not know whether struck him
with club my list" The prisoner was committed TO
the Tombs to await the action Of the Grand Jury Ryan,
the deceased, was native Of Ireland, and 70
years Of age.
DROWNING CAsrAI1IM-William vedder while bathing
at the foot Of West Thirty street, Saturday even
ing, seized with cramp and drowned before any a.
sstaucc could be rendered him. The body was recoveleu
some hours afterwards and taken to the Iwenue prc
cinct station house. where the Coroner held an s
The Harbor police received information yesterday tnas
man named Humphreys mate Of vessel lying 2. an
chor c Bedloe's Island had accidentally son on osv J
from small boat while coming ashore ana was arowneu
before any assistance could be rendered nm ane oes
man who was rowing deceased ashore AZ me time % ms
accident was detained to await the action OF the Oorone
A tmrp Rrxsxp 70 p,Anz-Isabela vallins, = chili
ahont Ave- venrs old was burned TO death at No. 1S5 East
Thirty MN street, Friday night by her clothes catch
ng re while sho playing with some lighted matches
day. Verdict, Accidental death"
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-09-05
THE LATE DR.. ALEXANDERS CHURCH
(pRESBYTEKIAN) FIFTH AVENUE.

This church edhce, which is of those grand brown
stone piles Of Gothic architecture, with spiral stcepe
situated at the Of Fifth and Sixteenth street.
1t but short time since announced the death of the
venerable Dr. Alexander the pastor, who for long time
occupied the pulpit with distinguished SUCCESS The re-
porter who despatched record the proceedings
terday informed that the church was temporarily
closed and would reopen the second Sabbath Ucober
in the meantime it would undergo thorough
rejuvenating. During the summer months it has
been kept open on the Sabbath, in order to
gather in and afford the means of grace to
people Of other ocks who rendered shepherdess
by the desetion Of their pastors who carried henoe
By the watering place mania. The style OF the interior
OF this edce OF the superb aud costest character
The church las been rendered somewhat celebrated
superb congregational singing Of the old Scotch Pres
bytefn school In conradistinction TO operate STYLE at
presen, adopted by the modern school regionsts The
church often visited by the latter class, attracted
lessons of plainness and unosentation in the cee-.
baton Of religious services The church, as noted
before will reopen month, when funeral service
will be said to the memory Of their late pastor.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-09-05
WEST TWENTY-FiFTH STREET BAPTIST
CHURCH.

The pastor Of this church, A. H. Birmingham, has
been absent during the latter part Of the from the
city, resumed his pulpit yesterday forenoon. The con-
gregatcn was larger than usual, numbering about $780,
and filling the church well The service commenced in
tie usual way, by the singing Of hymn, and was
nued by prayer and reading chsper Of Scripture, and
Concluded by preached from First Corinthians
H. 2;--"For have determined know anything save
Jesus Christ and Him crucihcd.v After viewing the
scope the briefly the preacher showed that
man of St faui's eoqueuce powers and culture deter
mined 70 know nothing Christ, how much more
shoaid ordinary Christians Of the present day desire
to knew their Saviour. He also gave many Of Pauus
reasons ior desiring " knew his Master.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-09-05

Truth Is external 10 you that does not live In you espe
oia!y spiritual truth, No church had yet lived
worthy 10 accept the benefits of Gods PROMISE 81.
yc abide N me, and my words in you, W shall ask what
ye Will ana II shall be done unto you.n This promise
was intended IL be universal Paul ascribs his power
tins principle oi the Holy Ghost and 10 miracles
Many portion OF the church of God, having the form
without this power, Inns gone down like \ steamship
whose boiler hf,s th water has been pouring, exnssh
iig the very power which kept her In motion 10 breast
the stcl m There wns nothing like personal descriptions
Of foreign countries o enlist our interest ii thsni AMI
Just SO hefe was nothing Ike the living active examples
Of pefsonai experiences IN religious matters % conyince
the peori,. IL conmanaed attention that books aoae
could NEVER secure Bnnyan working at biz trade
itmerant mixer, heard two old the other side
Of the heagr taking o the things which Chrst's.
gave him haw IDEA and of tho means OF has
saivauon Any man who speaks from living experience.
eXerts mighty power 70 attract his We,
like fani mst receive every hig of real truth directly
IRON the s@v"ai. iae pfesen, age depends too much
npon man, ana too little upon God. Tns source being,
inch, from mar the fountain rises higher than It's
fonfee As the heart the intellect s the source the
heart or the Mteect the destination Il Is not that W
snail receive power ator ye have built churches, estab
mhed society and obtained congregation 70 al al the
pews ana pay All tle expenses Ga no. Il Is "after the
Holy Ghost Is eme upon you. Power follows the Holy
Ghost, but carloi prtede It. Let therefore seek God
spirit and seek earnestly With continued prayer aud
importantly le Us ebdeavor & obtain II, enabling to
dedicate ourselves to God from this time henceforth
DR. Chcever closed with impressive prayer Invoking
with terseness and ygoT the Divine blessing on the
'empss q Gods people 10 obtain this Indispensable spirit
Of the Holy Chest,
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-09-05
williamsburg City News.

FiRE AT GRzzSPclST. twelve O'Clock on Friday
night frame building attached to the works Of the Anne.
rican Porcelain Company at Greenpoint destroyed by
fire. The building used drying room for the un.
baked ware and the time Of the hrc there was between
tix and thousand dollars worth Of Il wait.
ing for the kiln. Tho bltanang was destroyed and inc
whole contents ruined. The building valued at
about $500, on which there is partial insurance. The
hre supposed to have been the work Of an incenday
GEfteAifs 70 The REPUBLICAN SrArn CoNvEynos.-The
Republican Convention 10 nominate state pfcers:-sxth
Csssinsoii Ghnict-Georgc {. Bennett ana Joshua A.
H. -1h Seventh Assembly aistrict-H " sslrrcn and
sam >sI payicr.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-09-05

galleries, the singular aad massive oak ccing with the
arched Getting Of the chaace &c, cannot helm
greug that there is inet for light other than the
stained glass n the large windows No stranger can deny
that the tight in this church il gloomy du--a combine
tlon the different dark shades of the stained g.ass
ard surely every nearsghtcd person cannot bat nd the
interior of this church, however mild, chase, &c, In
architectural appearance rather too mild In point Of light,
when the eyebals dim, and the words of truth and
Light must through orbs long since unused 20 tho
sparkling fre Of youth Such a handsome church. both
Internally and externally, surely easily have this one
detect remedied, IL thought necessary, at once.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-09-05
REV. DR.. CHAPIN,s CHURCH.

Tho Unive,saiist church In Broadway, near Spring
street, at which Rev Edwin II. Chaplin, the popular
prescher Of that liberal creed ofciats is usually crowd
ed by intelligent and fashionaby dressed aadsnee
ard sometimes it is impossible a tud standing
IN the asles On the occasion OF te reopenng Of tho
church yesterday morning. after the summer vacation
there very large gathering Of worshippers but
there were seats Tor all comers, aud even a
few vacant places in the galleries. Whether this
comparative paucty of attendance attgibata-
bic to the attractions Of other churches, u
any w8niIg Of the great popularity of the preacher or
to the fact that all the worshpers have yet rernei
from the summer resorts, shall not undertake 10 de-
eide The church Itself has not undergone any repairs
beng ate WI Saaa, on needed the pace
pie generally looked fresh pisas 4,.s,
schco Children who perform the duties of the choir
with spirit and veor and the organist played his mlga
fccnt instrument with his usual skill and taste. The pas
tor himse has los, Of his wontcd plumpness and
the August has tinged his checks with rudlier
adding th usual rob heartness OF his personal ap
pcafspce HIS text this
Ono God and Father Of ALL who is above all and through
all, and in you all-Ephesans f. 8.
The aim Of the discourse seemed 10 be to show that the
faterhooG OF God is the great central truth of the Cos
pei There grand and gtterng flights Of cioluencc,
In which the preacher carried his audience Up among the
clouds ana the stars and the boreas and sorely
tasked the skill Of the photographers five six OF whom
struggling desperately with their pencils Just before
the pulpit there pathetic appeals and cleaning al
lusions and i!usraons but only single reference to
hc vacation just closed and the reoening of the church