The Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1855-1875, 1860-02-23
Gov. Reeder, one of the Kansas Go,

but with less prospect OF success.
Gov. Reeder, one of the Kansas Gov
errors whom little experience of the beau
ties of Squatter Sovereignty has transformed
into Republicans, has written letter declin
ing to be candidate for the nomination for
Governor by the peoples Party" OF Penn
sylvania. He alleges private reasons for de-
Ginning. but expresses his high sense of the
honor intended and adds that in his opinion
the nominee should be distinct aud emphatic
in his opinions on two points, the restriction
of slavery, and protection for American min
ing and manufacturing interests. Without
an adherence to this last doctrine he says no
Republican candidate stands shadow of a
chance for the vote of Pennsylvania, either
for Governor or President. Testimony from
all hands corroborates thi opinion.
--1...ua-OentraI Railway Company
received on Saturday asplendid sleeping car
from the mandatory of Murphy & Allison,
Philadelphia. 1t was visited by quite a
number of persons and highly commended
by all who examined it. II is the best ven
tilated car We have ever seen, and in points of
comfort, either as day or night car, is equal
if not superior to any western roads. 1t
is highly finished and reflects credit on its
inventors and builders. The company will
have second car of similar pattern finished
for their use in few weeks These cars
are designed to run between Indianapolis
and Columbus by way Of Dayton and Xenia
They are labelled Great Central Route
sleeping Car" The Philadelphia Press and
Journal thus describes them:
On eptaripo ono of fboco roloa, 49,,
is impressed with the idea that it must only
be intended for day use. being entirely free
from partitions, posts any other obstruc-
tons. when suddenly, as if by magic, the
scene changes. and you find yourself sur
rounded by touches and curtains, all IN or
der for sleeping, and the car divided into
fourteen sections, each of which contains i've
berths. thus affordng accommodation for
seventy passengers.
The backs OF the seats reverse as in ordi.
nary day cars, but when intended for sleep.
ing purposes are supported in vertical po-
sition by slide drawn from under the seat,
from which drops brass pin. running to the
floor. By this arrangement the length Of
the lower double berth is increased about 12
inches The cushions for the seats are doub.
lie, and about six inches thick. made of the
best crimson plush, filled with pure curled
hair. Under each cushion is board, which
is placed crosswise, from one seat to the 9TH
er; the cushions are then spread out, and fill
up the entire space between the backs. The
upper double berth, which is folded up
against the ceiling. is then lowered by means
of double jointed hinge. and rests upon the
backs of the seats, entirely shutting in the
lower betths, making them as private as a
bed chamber.
The fifth or upper berth is single, and is
lowered IN the same manner as the double;
this. when in place, is supported by brass
rods fastened to the ceiling. Each berth is
ventilated independent of the other. and is
supplied with heavy blankets and pillows.
At each end of the car is wash room
with private room adjoining. with all the
convenienees imaginable. la fact. so perfect
Is the whole arrangement, that we think it
impossible that any real inn rovemenr could
be suggested.
We feel proud in saving that the whole is
the production of Philadelphia genius and
mechanical skill; and through whatever parts
of the country these cars pass they must re-
fleet the highest credit on the patentee and
builders.