The Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1855-1875, 1869-10-05

CUBA.
Whatever our Government under the
existing Neutrality laws may deem prop
er to do in the Cuban affairs. the big
scare attempted to be made by England
and France out of the presumption that
Spain will resent the so-called indigni-
ties thrust at her by US through minister
Sickles, does not seem to disturb the
authorities here no more than it has the
people generally throughout the coun-
try. Our Government assumes the po>
sition with Spain as is always taken by
the Mastiff over the belligerent 'Whiffit.'
/ s WORLDS FAIR
The idea of holdlng an International
Fair in Washington in 1871, makes all
hearts light with 10y. The idea sprung
upon our people some few weeks since !;
but not until the meeting last Friday
night, the first one after thorough or
ganization, did the people build much
hope upon securing such prize; nor in
| fact did there seem to have been due
! appreciation by our plebians of its im>
portance, and the benefits Washington
would derive from its being held here.
| They have always been used to excite
ment in one way and in another. The
war with it's armies at different times
during our late struggle, and the inau
guration of President every four years
(especially Lincoln's first and General
Grants inau uguration,) have bro't moro
people here than could well be enter
tanned without an effort. But they only
lasted for few days, and during these
] times all was in hub bub and confu-
/ sion.
Those outpourings came upon them
unsolicited, and consequently without
their thanks. They have been disposed
to characterize the effect of the World 8
Fair here, so far as relates to their pros
perity, no greater, perhaps, than th e
Grand review of the armies in 1865, or
the inaugurations But since coming
10 und erstand that an International Elk.
r osition of the works of art and indus
try Of all nations Of the earth will at
tract to it millions from the different
parts OF the world, and it is an affair of
months, not days, the people are arous-
ed; and a call npon Washington for the
nee ssary means to insure the holding
Of it al the Federal Capital, will receive
a spontaneous response.
GOING HOME TO VOTE.
Both Pennsylvania and Ohio State
Associations have been busy for the
past few days enrolling the names of
the clerks belonging respectively to
their States, who desire to 60 home to
| vote. The Associations have made ar
engagements for half fare tickets. The
Secretary Of the Ohio A ssociation in
forms me that two hundred and fifty
from his State have already reported fol
'home tickets, and some more are ex-
pected to be heard from. If it be a fac
that Ohio is represented in the Depart.
ments by that number | fear that some
Of the States are left out in the cold.
rRoGREss OF THE AGE.
> The liberal spirit of the age is indica
ted by the call through the city press
for free lyceum for both sexes, to be
held weekly at the Columbia Law Build
ing here.
Since the completion of the Young
Mems Christian Association building
which, by the way, under the able man.
tagement of STARK rkweather &c Plowman
Architects and Builders, of this city, is
made one of the finest buildings of thu
kind in The United States, costing, in
Guiding grounds, over 100000. The
Y. N. c. A. have, in the most Christian
like spirit, fitted up, free Of charge, FOL
all classes of people, irrespective Of race
color, sex or condition, nice and com
nodious reading rooms, supplied with
the latest and best selections of local
and foreign newspapers and periodicals.
for the accommodation of the citizen:
of the country coming here. Also, ther.
is gymnasium attached. This nuiId-
ing is to be dedicated on next Thurs
day, when Henry Ward Beecher, DR.
Tying, and other celebrities will offici-
ate.
The Y. N. c. A. have recently inau
gurated society for the redemption Q
fallen women, of which this city posses
ses its share.
The Spiritualistic Societies are max
ing advances, one having already, to
the coming Congressional season, en-
gagged o frst-c'ass corps of speakers
aud will without doubt draw respects-
bic audiences.
The open. air meetings formerly helt
during the Summer months, on the Eas
Capital steps, are now known as th
spennle's Free Conference and held il