The Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1855-1875, 1861-07-26
Trip 70 RtchslaOsad.

Yesterday, one week ago. We started for
the Quaker city Of the west. We left
Terre Haute 3:55 p. m. on the T & II. rail-
road, and after a most delightful ride. We
landed at Indiana polls at 6 O'Clock p. M. .
distance Of 10 miles. This road makes
good time and is under the control of good
men. At 7:2O we were of for Richmond
on the Indiana Central. Hon. John s. New
man. President. This road 10 always in
good repair. and makes good time. Con-
ductor Black who has charge Of this train,
is pleasant gentleman.
This is the first time We have had the
pleasure of a ride over this road, although
through the kindness OF our friend Newman,
we have had an editorial pass for two years.
He is a whole souied gentleman and FULLY
appreciates the efforts Of the Press. in be-
halt Of all the improvements of the age.
AT 9, p. m, we Landed at Richmond aud
took up the line Of march for the. Meredith
House. Oscar RaiIsback. Proprie,os.
VIVA, change nine years has made.
Richmond was the home Of our boyhood.
1t has grown into a full sized city; the
houses and streets are lighted by gas.
There is more business done ut Richmond
than any other city in the west, excep, per-
haps Indianapolis. We visited Camp
Wayne, which is PROFESSIONALLY the best
camp in the state. Il is pleasantly situat.
ed ~ze5 F4-..er---
Col Hackleman during our stay. return
ed from Washington City, where he has
been for several days trying to get his regi-
ment of state troops into the U. 8. service.
He had tie promise Of the Indiana delega.
ton in congress to do all in their power.
as well as the President, TO have the regi-
ment under his command transferred into
the United States service. for one year.
Mr.. Cameron the secretary Of war. is op-
posed to accepting any volunteers. unless
they go for three years. The colonel in
formed Us that he would know this week.
His regiment would either be accepted or
and in case they were not ac-
cepted for one year. then he would recruit
for three years service. Most Of his men
will go for three year,.
We found twenty-five young men from our
own town. (Clinton,) most Of whom We
found well and in fine spirits. several Of them
have been afflicted with measles and mumps.
Our esteemed young friend John Leighton.
we regret to say. is quite unwsi yet. bu, is
On the mend. All OF our vermillion county
boys are in for three years. They speak of
Col Hacklsman in terms OF praise; they all
love him. The colonel is one Of lndisna's
most gifted aud noble sons; and il 10 .sc-
coed in getting into service with his regiment
Of brave Hoosiers. he will leave his nam.
high upon the pages Of fame and true man
hood.
We have seen several regiments Of our
Indiana troops, add We are sare that finer
ret Of men aad better drilled men have NOT
left our state. ssss-sras -
After stay Of two days, We Left for our
Wabash home. Il has been TO rs the most
pleasant visit Of our, life. for be it known
that no better people live on earth than
Richmond folks. During our stay " frs-
luently called At the ssnctum Of our old
friend, Ben. Davis. Of the Palladium. which
bears the well earned reputation OF being
,ne among the best papers published in the
,tate.
rive take The sbovs from the "Hoosiss ststs.
,dited by our young friesd San: Hoas.os, ksq.
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