The Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1855-1875, 1864-02-10

rr 1t begins to look as if Mr.. Lincoln would
DO unanimously nominated for the Presidency
without the aid Of n Convention. This would
be returning to the frs, principles of democratic
republicanism. The Republican State Conven-
ton of New Hnmshire; tho Legislatures Of
Pennsylv mia. Maryland, Kansas, and Cali
fornia have already nominated HIM, ami it ID
likely some otheR States will follow suit. If a
change Of Vice President is desi able which we
can't see, however-we think o. 7. Morton would
be the best man for a second place on the ticket.
The only objection would be that Morton is
needed for Governor Of his State. and
besides, politicians are often annoyed with a
geographical maggot Lincolon and Morton
would make grand ticket. Dayton Gazette.
The TwExrY-FrRsr INDIANA RrGINEST.-
Which is at New Orleans, now numbers $50
men fit for duty. 1t is perhaps the strongest
regiment in the service The six months lndi-
sna volunteers their way home. The
ll7th started from Cumberland Gap on the 18th
Of Jan'y, the 10th on the 29th, and the 18th
on the Goth. The / 18th will also soon be relieved
The Missouri Legislature have passed III,
Emancipation Convention bill by q vote of so
TO "a after amending it 50 to postpone
the election of members Of the Convent ion to
November. The amendment was adopted by
tn, close vote Of Cd to 81.
There nre abundant evidences that the Presi-
dents amnesty Proclamation and increased pri
vation are having their effect on the rebel SOL
ders Besides the large accessions noticed from
the prisoners at Rock Island to our usual forces,
deserters coming in daley, at all points OF
Lookout Maryland. have taken the oath Three
thousand more are reported as intending to do
the same. When LEE, as elsewhere stated. has
to exhort his men to patience over short rations,
we may be sure that discomfort IS rife in their
rams.
Twenty FIVE Indiana. twenty-five Illinois
ard about thirty Ohio veteran REGIMENTS have
re-enliSted.
The rumor that Secretary Usher had decided
to withdraw the Winnebago Trust Lands
from the market is incorrect This sale Of them
is gong on as usual. Thus far upwards OF $780,
600 worth Of the lands have been disposed Of
some otshen at prices far above the average fixed
by Congress,viz: $25o perscrc.
70 The Washington hotels are charging four
dollars per day this winter. Hsppy are the men
who don't have to spend the winter in that city
of magnificent distances AMI unequaled expenses
or" Does the razor take hold well?' inq i
red barber, W no was shaving gentleman from
the country. Yes, replied the customer, with
tears in his ayes: it axes hold first rate but it
don't let go ley easily
or Phsta0fsphic pictures on steel have lately
been acisieyedSat London. Theys ara proiu-
ced by 6ction OF light upon certain cheuri
Gals, ard - many as 5000 copies can be taken
before To plate deseriora:cs.
NOT Rass;a . making extensive preparations
for war. There Is great activity every depart
ment, and If begins to lock TO some of the Euro
peans who wear crowns as il the car Alexander
would be worth prcpitiati1y.
0TScorn to live in society as il tumbled into
the world for no other purpose than iist TO STAY
there awhile. eat up the flesh and the corn grow
sick and de. Be a man, and take par, in some
of,he useful occupations or studies ofthe world.
Tie Danish army in the field consists of 40
51o men viz: Inhntry, 81. 900; cavalry, $500,
assallery, go. The navy numbers Is vessels.
carrying N aggregate Of 143 guns