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The Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1855-1875, 1862-11-21

GUS AND IRoH- PLATED Surs.-Ths i'm
Porsant question of great gups versus iron
plates, which has engaged so much Of the
time OF the Admiralty and the British pub
lie for many months past. could not escape
the critical examina alton Of the sarans of the
British Association. At the opening of the
sessions of the Mechanical Section, the
President, Mr.. Fairbairn, summed up the
results of recent investigations, and gave
the opinion that no vessel jet constructed is
able to carry iron plates of sufficient thick
ness to resist the terrible projee,iles which
the new ordnance can hurl against it. He
added:
passing from the Horsfali gun, we come
to the last and most important experiments
with the Whit~orth gun. The first was 5
12pounder field gun, and the second a
20 FOUNDER naval gun; both of the guns
were rified. From these experiments we
learn that four inches of solid iron and nine
inches of wood is no protection agains,
shells discharged from a moderate
sized gun. and that no gunboat such as
those on the American waters could prevent
TIC cutIdHCc VI these nu0 NCctbuC-
tive missiles. In point of fact Mr.. Whit
worth, with a riiied gun lighter than the
69- FOUNDER, could destroy them by his
steel hardened shells Ut distance of one
thousand i've hundred 10 two thousand
yards. Another experiment has been tried
with still larger gun. rifled on Mr.. Whit
wor,h's hexagonal principle. This gun was
of large calbre--12O FOUNDER. At dis
lance of six hundred yards the results seem
to prove .ha. the sides of a vessel like the
Warrior are no longer shell-proof. Ia those
experiments, $50 pound solid shot, with a
charge OF twenty three pounds Of powder,
went right through the a inch armor-plate
and lodged in the teak backing behind. A
shell of the same weight. and charge of
twenty five pounds of powder. also pene-
trated the plate and exploded, tearing
the wood backing, and lodged in the OPP
posite side. From these more recent ex-
periments may infer that the rictory IS
on tho side Of the gan, and that it may be
difficult under such fearful odds to construct
ships of sufficient power to prevent their
destruction by the entrance Of Shells"
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WELL DESERVED CoxPLINEST.-We find
in the United States Journal a paper of
high character, the following highly com
plimentary notice of the Report of Mr..
Holloway
| Hon. D. HOLLOWAY, Commissioner of
Patents. Washington, will accept the
thanks Of the editor of the United States
Journal" for valuable Public Documents,
Including his excellent Report for the year
1861, 10000 copies of which were printed
by order of Congress, for the use of the
mem ers. and II 5000 extra copies for Off
cial distribution by the Department OF the
Interior.
The Report of Judge Holloway,-in eve
~ respect document of surprising inter
est,-em bodies more facts of sterling value
and transcendant importance to the Nation,
in reference to the subjects embraced. than
we have ever before seen condensed in the
same number Of types.
The historical portion of the Report is
history of facts--the premises submitted are
true and soupd-the reasoning cogent. and
the deductions lucid, vigorous and conclu-
sive.
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4 Feast Of Reason our local
head will be found a notice of a Lecture TO
be given at Starr Hall. on Monday eve..
Gath inst. by Gen. 8. F. CARY The world
wide reputation Of this distinguished orator
and good man. coupled with the all absorb
ing subject on which he purposes lecturing,
will fill the Hall with the warm friends the
lecturer has in this city and vicinity. The
Richmond Library Association under
whose auspices the General comes, could
not have selected one more competent to
bellion in its true light, and giving its eau
ses, objects and results. 1t twill be indeed
feast of reason. The Association has
placed The price Of admission to the Lecture
at 25 cents.
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To Ministers of the Gospel would say,
"Nonobler work than this can engage the
time you may have at your disposal.
Much can be done by appeals from the
pulpit and by personal efforts With the PEG
PIE; by visiting the families Of soldiers. as
certaining their wants, and seeing that they
are regularly supplied.
The Township Trustees in the sesela'
counties. on account oftheir familiarity wiz.
local affairs. will be able to render grea'
assistance in the humane work. by gising :,
norton of their time and efforts to the reiie'
of the needy and destitute
In ALI measures of relief which may De
ADOPTED most respectfully and confidently
bespeak the hearty aid and cooperation OF
The noble women OF Indiana. Actuated by
the purest patriotism. and always foremost
In deeds of love and mercy. they may here
find an extensive field for the exercise OF
many kindly offices to the advantage and
comfort of the distressed; their words OF en-
couragement will cheer the hearts Of the
dropping and disconsolate, and their exam.
pie will load others to undertake the same
good work.
o. p. merton,
Governor Of Indiana.
Indianapolis, Nov. IA, 1862
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Executive DEPARTMENT.
INDIANAPOLIS, November l.


To the People Of Indiana:
The people Of the State of Indiana are request
ed to assemble in their respective churches and
at their family affairs on Thursday, the 9th day
OF November. 1862 for return thanks to
Almighty God for the manifold blessings He
has bestowed upon them during the past year,
and to pray Him in His mercy to avert from our
beloved country the evils by which it is now SO
deeply afflicted. 1t is their duty humby to
acknowledge the many favors bestowed by His
hand, and their entire dependence upon His
providence for deliverance from the evils by
which they are suffering. 1t is their duty to
pray for the success O! our armies, for the sup
preston Of this most wicked rebellion and tho
preservation Of our Government, that the lives
Of our soldiers may be spared, and that they be
returned in safety to their homes, that the hearts
Of our people may be inspired with perfect
confidence in the ultimate success Of Just
cause and that the minds Of all men may be
awakened to a clear comprehension of the
mighty interests for which we arc struggling
not only to ourselves but to our posterity; and
they should especially pray that the Divine will
may put il into the hearts OF the people to pro-
vide for and protect the families Of our gallant
soldiers, and preserve them from all want and
neglect, to cherish and comfort with scdulous
care the orphans and broken hearted widows
and parents Of such as have fallen in the field
or persisted by disease in the camp.
In testimony Whereof have hereunto set
my hand and affixed the seal Of the State, at
Indianapolis, this / It'll day of November, 1862.
(SiguedI OLIVER +. MORTON,
Governor Of Indiana.
Attest: WM. A. PEELLE, Sec'y Of State.
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The Whole in q Nutshell.

/ John Bright, who is one Of the mos
sagacious and earnest of English statesmen
and who has been one of the truest friend.
that the Union has found in England
describes our case in very few words. He
says in letter. which has just appeared
addressed to Mr.. Jewett:
eff you are for the Union, and think il
can be preserved by conciating the South,
l confess am amazed. They have made
war upon you, because they suspected that
you would yield nothing more to them
are you to yield more under compulsion Of
the war, or because you can neither con-
q Ter the South, nor yet subsist as an indie
pendent state without her? Ii you love
slavery and wish to continue it. and if you
think you can build up with honor a re-
stored and united republic by humbling
yourself to the South, can only express
my surprise at the dream which possesses
you. You may separate-or you may fight
out this contest and win-but to leave The
slave still slave will expose you to the
contempt of the civilized world. l applaud
the proclamation of the President, as does
every man in Europe who is not foe to
freedom, or moved by base hostility to the
American Republic because 1t IS a republic,
and because it is powerful
The leaders of the South do not want
Union; they will never again come into it
willingly; and they make a mock Of all Of
fers of peace. They know that slavery
must be subject of perpetual agitation,
and finally of extinction, within the Union.
and they are determined therefore to set up
for themselves. They will be independent,
or they will be nothing.
Mr.. Bright states another truth when he
says that the proclamation is hailed through
out the civilized world by all lovers of free
dom, or by all those who do not wish to see
the American republic broken up, because
it is a republic and powerful one. That
this is the cause Of the prevailing hostility
10 England can no longer be doubted
They care little for slavery or anti-slavery
there; nothing for the North and nothing
for the South; but they do want the United
States destroyed. Mr.. Peacock, at the
great conserv alive dinner at Colchester, said
that "he frankly sckno wiedged what he had
heard everybody else say in private, that
he believed it would be for the inte rest Of
England that the United States should be
broken up, while it was for the interest of
the starving millions Of this country that
this prosrac,ed wa: should be brought to as
speedy termination as possible"
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All quiet in Missouri and Arkansas. In
the latter State Hindman and Holmes are
reported to have so. COO men, bu. are mac
tive at present.
Gen. Grant took possession Of Holly
Springs last Thursday week. Price has fallen
back to the TalIehatchie. fifteen miles south.
The army of the Tennessee has its face set
south ward.
Rosecrans has his headquarters at Nash
vile. The advance is several miles beyond.
A considerable Rebel force is at Murfrees-
boro. Soon as the railroad tunnel al Gsllstin
is cleared. and supply communication COM
pleted with Louisville. the army will move
forward. This will be in a week or two.
The armies of Gen. Morgan and General
Granger are on their way to the Mississippi.
One month will witness the departure of a
formidable expedition against Wick sburg.
Gen. Cox is at Charleston yet. No Reb
els in that region.
Bnrnside's headquarters are at Warren
ton, but will soon move forward to Fred
ericksburg. Gen. Burnside has sent his
plan of the campaign to Washington for
approval. and when it is returned the army
will doubtless move forward Every heart
in the armies and throughout the loyal
North beats hopefully. Great events lie
hid just before.
The negroes at Hilton Head. composing
LIST South Carolina Native Volunteers have
IL, hoo in
up like men fighting for liberty as they
were
The President has issued q war bulletin.
requiring the observance of the Sabbath in
the army and navy.
NASHVILLE, November 19.-Many active
rebels are preparing TO leave Middle Ten
nessee, in anticipation of the retreat of the
rebel troops.
The conscripts did not muster at Muir
freesboro. as announced. The Union con-
scripts absconded.
General Bragg was at Tallahassee the
other day. His force was not THERE
Cheatham's division was there.
The Louisville and Nashville Railroad is
reported to be re-opeEed. Trains will pass
through the tunnel by Sunday.
All very quiet.
PHILADELPHIA, November I9-At a
meeting OF the newspaper proprietors to-
day, it was unanimously agreed to combine
for the protection of their interests in view
of the heavy advance of the price of paper,
DC, and increase the price Of
LOUISVILLE, November l9.--The Union
men OF Kentucky are greatly dissatisfi ed
because the Government does not authorize
a contribution to be levied upon wealthy
secessionists to prevent the starvation Of
loyal people of the mountain border counties
who have been stripped of every thing by
the raids Of Morgan. Bragg. Smith, and
Company. Unioniss here say unless the
Government gives such authority they will
soon be forced to supply ra.1ons for the
above purpose.
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what few there are here. An old lady
friend from Indianapolis. came here to see
her two sons; but they had left with the
regiment for Grand Junction. aud she fol
lowed after without money and among Sc
cesh. Anxious Cor her boys, as all mothers
are. she wants to remain until after the bat
tie should there be one. / have Just look
ed out and saw a soldiers funersl--hear
the fife and drum, and see brother soldiers
slowly following the unpublished box in
which lies the the form of some cherished
and loved one. They bury right over old
graves in the Oldest grave yard in town
About two hundred newly made graves are
there pow-God knows how many more
will be there. Yours truly.
MERCY LARSH.
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An Appeal to the People Of the state
OF 1udt0nn.

Indiana has at this time nearly one hun.
dred thousand Of her sons in the field en-
!. during the hardships and privations Incl
dent to the life of soldiers. They have
gone forth at the call of their country to
defend with their lives the Constitution and
Government under which we live. Thou
sands OF these brave and patriotic men have
left behind them families, with temporary
provision only for their support In many
cases these families, during the approaching
winter, will be in need Of the ordinary com.
forts and necessares of life, and destitute
OF the means of procuring them. Many of
them are too spirited to ask for assistance
others, unless some system is adopted for
their relief, will not know where to apply.
The soldiers pay is often long delayed, bis
own necessities require a portion Of it, and
the remainder is frequently greatly delayed
IN being transmitted to his family. 1t re-
quires no argument to prove that, even il he
sends all his money home, one hundred and
hfty-slx dollars year is a very scanty sup
port for family. especially at this season
OF high prices. In many places business
OF all kinds is SO much Frustrated that those
who can and are willing to labor are unable
70 End employment Everything bears .
high price and everything is cash.
The truth Of what has been stated must
be apparent to every one. and it remaius
with the patriotic and liberal ciiizeus of the
State to apply the proper remedy. 1t is
their solemn duty TO see that the needy are
cared for; that. while the soldier is Drawing
the perils Of the battle field, his wife and
children and all who are Dope nde ut on him
are made comfortable at home; and especially
that his children are provided with books
nd doA fpvS,fv
This Is no charity-but sacred obligation,
which should be met promptly, and will.
ingly. and the recipients should be made to
feel that they are not objects of charity. and
that what they receive is but the partial dis
charge OF debt Of the most binding char
acter.
Il may be urged BY many that they have
already given largely and sacrificed heavily
Tor these benevolent objects. and hence tina,
they ought to be excused from further
drafts. II may be asked. in reply. what are
these sacri6ces of families who have given
their natural supporters and protectors to
the cause of their country? What is the
eacri6oe Of the man living comfortably at
home. even though he give half his income,
TO that Of the man who has left his family
and home and gone TO the fisldl
The land 10 full Of wealth. the harvest
has been bountiful. and there can be no re.-
sonable sxcuss for allowing the needy to
suffer in . country like this.
i would therefore respectfully and ear.
nssly request. that in every township. in
every town. and in every ward Of the sew.
sral cities in the State. some ~ stematic plsp.
BY means of regularly organized committees
OF auxiliary Aid Sooiseiss. b a once adop-
I'D Tor their relief.
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Died.

scoTT-In this city Of scrofaia, At o'clock the
Scott, wife of VIM. G. Scott, aged 80 years
from deaths culver has strie still anoth
er from love. Sister Scott Ia. fallen n the
midst Of her Iabors and usefu Iife's meridian
was scarcely reached.
She who ready n cry good word ana work,
has been taken from labos TO reward. consistent
christian devoted wife, loving. faithful mother she
has laid down the burden Of Hfe's and tolls
for the enduring joys Of blessed Immortality.
For many years enjoyed her friendly regards and
pleas eompanioship In the circle. the various
relations of social life together with religious du.es
She true and seadfass friend, uniformly kind and
hosp able in all her intercourse truly benevolent In
her death the poor have lost friend Her hands
TO relieve their and her sym.
pathize with their miseres and nifortunes
ed with compassionate pity for the triais and
others With strong vigorous veil cuff
mind. she we'll the lead in works
Of benevolenee
We shall miss her, oh, yes. shall her, bus
than all she missed home where she
the presiding genius and from which the light
presence gone forever lot the ioving Father
who permitted her such abundant into the
Heavenly will lay His protecting around
chi idrea and loved TO whom her hsart fondy
eIung and whose loving she 30 fervently
is,ed them. They have received the t~ofoId baptism
of mothers prayers and dying blessing.
Her hours calm and peaceful, her dea;h tr-
umphant, truly believe thar scfness
fully all the and Joy which
in life had lived and prayed for.
Patiently she prossrsed su2eIisgs, vhea
the death closed around her, With
God passed through the darn portals
the bessedness OF that immortal where ali 10 gio
rious hrigh-vth Of earsh's blight miidev
70 tarnfsh OF parting to the nasie Of the
songs Of ths redeemed
Sitter SCOTS bat her eternal Rain-
We frienas Viii miss the Church Will miss her,
Der family obi kow Heaven has claim
To offer consolation the 10
vain blessed it is indeed feel skas The strong
love which bind sevessd, bot will ~
strengthened and rerPeas,ei in land where parting
10 unknown, And that saise niger earth
souls shaIi and mn gle in viii
those Who have grne before Hes svess IL is
'wben tovet down With heavy snsuish,
wakirg a Didn light lone.
eeroving mosrner, tAoa doss ianSstsa
For aGeetioas hAliowe5 tone.
when shy seal -er buried treasures,
rs useheere1 Ang uish veeps.
Think that gently watching Ger ;hss
II On eye that sleeps;
LsfS thy heart lone aaA nv<s
Up 20 Him shs 'uIa fhy screws.
wsos thee 10 hope AaA b~4vea.- ns.s.
HADLEy-oa sunday isss. Isth seis<s 2. l
NJ. eonszepsion Of the john o. uakiey. Of
Jeremiah Haley 81 this ssy Va - "a u
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Whoever Is not prepared to sacrifice party organi-
zstons and platforms the altar OF his country
does not deserve tho support and counten Of
est people: How are we TO overthrow partisan anti.
pathies In the minds Of men Of oil parties TO
present united front in support Of country? We
must cease discussng party issues make illusions
to old party tests have examinations and recrimn
stions, and indulge In tauns aginst the other
ss to who has been the cause of those troubles
When We shall have country and Government for
our children TO live in peace and happiness it shall
be time for each OF them 10 return to party ban
ners according to convictions Of right duty
Let ham be marked as no true patriot Who will not
abandon all such issues in time like this"
.tF.r" S.A. DOUGLAS.
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Ek1r Our friend Judge LYNDE, informs
US that he has opened Bank near the Rich
mond and Boston Pike-a first rate gravel
bank. where he is now operating The Judge
says, the drafts made on his bank, don't re-
quire Government stamps 10 make 'em legal,
and he honors wagon loads every day. He
is engaged giving the Richmond and Boston
Pike an over-coat of gravel for the ap
preaching winter.
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~ Four hundred Mules passed through
this city on Monday last.
EET The Dayton Journal, in consequences
of the increased price Of paper, and the
National tax, notifies its readers that the
paper cannot be furnished them "long at
the old rates."
Lv The arrest of Coils. Colburn aud
Duane, of McClellan's staff. resulted in re.
marks made by them very uucomplimentary
to the President because Of their removal,
and beside they left the field without leave.
They arrived at Washington ON the 18th.
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In the Wayne Common Pleas Cours, January Tern A.
D. JOB
Jacob Anderson snd1
Gilbert Skinner
Elisabeth Cooper, Petition, No. ,o01.
Jsnes Coocev. e NJ
sis. Heirs Of
Thomss Ceepeg. 80. sss #fs SIS ag 81
ID knows ehas the 7th Aag u Ssvenhsv, ise7
ID the shove Asmsd pl sinti9s ~ yssss Perry shsis
Auorney hiod in once Of the Clerk of ~ War;
Common Pleas Court thsir complaint asIAst
dant ensisisd togsthes With
. thAs dss01sss, Ja0so Cesp-
rsaiAens Of esass - InAisna. Assss
dans, 10 hsssby ~ a.
fiing tendency Of said complaint against his
that opDssg leDar eAo
calling tha sad The dag ~ nenS
Of said CoaYs, be bsgun and held the Co1st
n CentsYvirIs tbs second A0ndny Januarv
ss1 complaint and tbs nAassrs snA sbtags
viii be the eskA
will be heard aad de4ssninei In HIS ohooo~~-
witness col Meredith. C1esh. the essi Of saId
Cart, centerviiBe this 7th Noveabev, Isol
toL A8REDrTH. Clerk.
Jas PEaay. Atsy- for PIE
Nov. IL ~
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the additional oratoricsl guns that went OH
an the occasion. The s'Little Giant, the
brass cannon from Boston,--exhibifed the
spupk of its name-sate. by badly wound
ing two or three Of its operators-thus ad-
monishipg them that they should be ''pre-
pared to sacrifice party organizations and
platforms on the altar OF their country" in
stead of celebrating partisan triumph "in
time like this" We are not at all sur
prised at the accident.
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If there be those who would not save the
Union unless they could at the same time
save slavery, I do not agree with them. II
there be those who would not save the
Union unless they could at the same time
destroy slavery. do not agree with them.
My paramount object is to save the Union.
and not either save or destroy slavery.
A. LINCOLN.