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Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1838-11-08

ceived this to be an highly important
undertaking, and thought that great ad-
vantaees must be the resul, Of carrying
The plan into operation-a plan which
was undoubtedly practicable, as Il had
already been done An immense canal
connecting the Red Sea with the Med
itetrsnean, had been formed, many
Centuries ago, and the ruins Of il were
now TO be seen. 1t had been alluded "a
by several Of the ancient hist orians, par
ticularIy by Herodotus, who spoke Of il
as having been projected by Pharaoh
Neco, and extending from the Red Sea
to the Nile. 1t was further improved
by Darius the Persian and history in
forms US that it continued in use, cer-
tainly until the time Of the reign Of Cleo
patrs, who visited Suez in one of her
magnificent gallies, borne on the wa
iers Of the canal. Mr.. b. had travelled
for thirty miles in the bed Of the canal -
and had thoroughly examined il, at the
request Of Mehcmet Ali, the Pacha OF
Egypt. The ruins now correspond with
the account Of il given by Herodotus,
who described il as being one hundred
feet wide and forty feet in 6cpth-and
Strabo confirmed the statement OF the
Father Of History. Its present depth
was about twenty feet-and it could be
made navigablc without much difficulty
or labor. MIR. B. thought the only OBJ
stacle to its completion by the powerful
Pacha Of Egypt, was the well founded
jealousy which he entertained of the
European powers. lie knew the grasp
ing character of the English nation, who
in visiting their vast territories in the
East, would thus be led TO pass frequent
ly through the fertile valley Of Egypt
aud might be so pleased with the coun-
try, that if, they once got fairly into it,
it might be difficult matter to get them
out.
Mr.. Buckingham also mentioned ano
tber stupendous enterprise, which was
successfully executed by Pharaoh Neco
an expedition had literally circum-
navigated the whole extent Of Africa
many centuries before the birth of the
celebrated navigator, Vasco de Cana
10 whom the honor of having first per.
formed that undertaking had been ascri'
bed. IIerodotus described the voyage
as related by the Egyptian historians.-
The expedition sailed from Suez, were
never out Of sight Of land, but passed
through the Red Sea and the straits ol
Babeln,andeI, and crepi around the Cape
Of Good Hope, the western coast Of Al
RIGA, and entered the Mediterranean by
the Straits of Gibraltar. They were
three years in performing the voyage
IIerodoius expressed his disbelief in the
account given, by the Egyptian hisiori-
ans Of that day, OF this extraordinary
voyage, and assigns reason for his in
crcdulity, which, now that the motions
Of the heavenly bodies are better known,
furnishes a strong and almost conclusiv C
proof of the correctness Of the narrative
The narrative states that after passing
the Red Sea the adventurers proceeded
80 far 10 the South, that on voyaging to
the West, The sun Invariably appeared
on Then ,ighi hand : This circumstance
IIerodotus rejected as incredible-ant
hence his lniih was shaken in all thu
particulars narrated Of the Expedition.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1838-11-08

fire had broken out, or spark had been COM
,nunicated to this combustible substance.-
The quantity was enough to destroy an in
conceivable amount OF property, and occasion
dreadful loss of life.
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1838-12-27
COLDS
Eclipse Cooking Stove.
THREE SIZES.

DHE attention of the community Is contl-
IL nually called to this, and that, and the
other Cooking Store; each claimed to De the
yery best, and entitled to homage almost as
great as was paid to "molten images wnen
i was proclaimed "These be thy gods. y Is
rael." The subscriber worships no such
" work of the craftsmen" nor does ne desire
that even his own latest Improvement shcuio
be regarded beyond its well attested merit.
been in ycrv extensive use for the last two
years receiyetl lis mime at first from the Pc
culiar construction Of its front part directly
over the fire, and which is made TO adapt it.
self to kitchen utensils Of any size but dis
corning public have since decided its claim
10 the title for other reasons too obvious to
mention. Do other stoves speedily warm Q
room! SO does this. Do they bake well. boil
well. ronst well? SO does this. Are they hand.
some? SO is this. Can their inventors refer
to gentlemen who will recommend their
stoves? We might refer 10 gentlemen, aye,
and to LADIES too, so numerous and SO highly
respectable, that we must decline doing i,
from motives Of delicncy, as it would be invi.
dious to attempt a selection. Ask any one OF
the !. better half Of creation among the hum
dreds who nave made trial Of'the "Eclipse,"
and YOU will be assured that it does indeed
eclipse every thing ever designed for cooking,
baking, broiling, roasting, washing. The wO-
man who sets about her Mondays work, on
Monday morning, bright & early. (and what
notable housewife does notD may in q mo-
meDt's time calculate ain eclipse, and bring it
on, by means of which-let every husband and
erery housekeeping bachelor take noiice-a 'wash.
ing day is turned from day Of dump and
sorrow, into day of cheerfGlness and plea.
sure. Let those who may have been seeking
| for a consnnmation so devoutly to be wish.
ed,"pIease call at the subscribers office, near
tho South meeting house, Cornwall. where
they will find the Stoves-an sizes-in good
order. all The doors trimmed with malleable
Iron. and set up in the most workman-like
manner. ~ ts ,., ..&i1t ~.
Also-STovE PRE-, Of the several quail
ties and prices, and oil kinds Of Copper, TIN
and Sheet Iron Work, done 10 order, il the bes
manner. ft ID, s.s,s .-t
Prices Of Stoves from GIG to $50.
i &8 STEPHEN ]. GOLD.
Corncall. Oct, Is. 1888. 9el 4. 81
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1838-12-27
Geese Feathers.

WEHEsfbscribers have made arrangements
4 to keep constantly on hand superior
nrficie Of Geese FeaHheFy-and will
af NIL times furnish any qnanfify, from 20 to
lODD pounds, n rs low prices as they can be
Obtained Of eqnal quality In the state.
L. a s. HURLBUT.
WFncAesfey. JGn- 9. 1888. y*S2
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1838-12-27

H4Ma Insurance Company,
Or HkRTFORD, CONN.
HSoNTTEUE 70 insure every species of insl-
~ fable personal properly on their usual
favorable terms.
ISAAC LAWRENCE, Agent.
LiaehfeM Jan. IL. 80
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1838-12-27

BY r. I&&1R3MKAN,
CLOCK AND WATCH MAKER,
WHO has received from New York, and
W will keep on hand. good assortment
Of Jewellers Goods. as cheap as can
be had in the state consisting IN part Of
Ear Rings Finger Rings, Breast Pins. Belt
Slides and Buckles, Silver Spoons. Specta-
Giles. Thimbles, Pencil Cases. Butter Knives
and Sugar Bows; Plated Spoons. Shutters,
and Trays; near-sighted Spectacles and Eye
Glasses; Steel Pens, Razors. Penknives. Scis-
sors, Tuning Forks, Tweezers and Magnets;
Music Boxes, Violins, Clavionets, FutessFi fes,
Violin Strings. Clarionet Reeds, Flute and
Fife Preceptors. Shell Combs, Watch Oil. &C.
ALSO
Dr.. W. Epans' CassOnsile and Family Ape
rient Pills, with directions. recommended by
thousands for dyspepsia nervous and all stO-
mach Complaints, for sale here. s. ss
Good Pine Lumber and Oak Floor Boards
received in payment for work. or any Of the
above articles.
One door east ef Presbyterian Church,
LitcAfeVd, 1888. II
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1838-12-27

NV WsAAZEsWOREo
THE undersigned respectfully announce
to their friends and acquaintance, and
to the public generally, that they have opened
COD'nsissiOn House in Baltimore, under the
firm of " RUTHERFORD & HURLBUr," for the
transaction of general Commission B,tsimess.
They win execute Orders with prompt
ness, and be prepared to transact all the
branches Of their business, on the most ad-
vantageous terms allowed by the customs Of
the place. They will be always well ac-
quainted with the Grain, Flour, and Cheese
market. from daily operations in it.
They take occasion to inform all who may
feel interested, that regular line of vessels,
running between Hartford and Bal.imore,has
been recently established, and that they are
the agents III Baltimore for the line. H''
JOHN RUTHERFORD.
tte SAMUEL HURLBUT.
Baltimore, NoU. %, 1888. 2m96
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1838-12-27

The Steamer New Haven,
s.i5alTa Carr. J. SToNR, AND at
81 The Steamer New York, m
vdaqaa Il Carr. B. STONE, w aStaa
WTILL alternately leave New. York, daily,
wv from East River Steam Boat Place, foot
Of Beekman street. at IN o'clock a. NJ. Return
ing, leave New.H nven daily, at 2 o'cl'k A. N.
& ~ E8cellent Post Coaches will be at the
Steam Bout landingin New Haven to convey
uassengersto Hurtford, Boston g. Providence.
Also 10 Litchfield. via Waterbury, Mondays,
Wodnesdaysand Fridays--and via Wood.
bury, Tuesdays, Thursdays and saturdays:
Als0 to Winsted, svia Wolcottville, Tuesd,lys,
Fhursdays.and SanWdays-also to Albany,
via Hartford, daily, Sundays excepted, and
vim Litchfieid. daily, Sundays excepted. Is
II Freight taken as usual.
-dar dlira-ci 9C9 w. HINMAN, Ageai.
I'm B.i Tho New.lIaven Steam Bout Com.
pany win not be responsible for packages ol
any sort unless delivered IN New. York 10 the
CGpGhins Of their bouts, or their agent, yoHE
Exxron. and In New-iIav at their Office.
aa Nssbs HavSn, 1883. u 9t~'s az = a'opl ~
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1838-12-27

IA GREAT variety Of Chores and Hasieyy al
"A Nov O. ~, N. n. NORTil & Cos,
Mem's thick Boots and shoes,
sysSlg kssSsSee' shippers,
Nov. Q. AT N. II. NORIn & Cos.
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1838-12-27

LOOKING q 06ASSGSs
NJ II. NORTH & co. have just received
IN anew supply ofLOOK1NG GLASSES,
which makes their assortment complete
Those in want of the article will do well to
call and examine for themselves. ...
July IL. 8
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1838-12-27

THE article published below concerning
Il the new and popular doctrine advanced
by the illustrious Goelicke Of Germany, can.
not fail of exciting deep and thrilling inter
est throughout our country.
3 3 3 3 e 3 .
[TFanslaied from The GermGn.l
LOUIS OFFON GDELlCKE,
OF GERMANY,
TIE GRRATERr nE HUMAN nENErAcTnRa
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1838-05-29
From The Memphis Enqu irer.
HON. S. s. PRENTISS.

HON. S. s. PRENTISS.
This distinguished Mississippian arri-
si in our town from the Clickasaw coun-
les on Friday last, on his way home.
Through mucn solicitation from a commit
lee Of r citizens, he attended collation.
b his honor at 4 O'Clock, when between
three and four hundred of our people had
he pleasure Of seeing and hearing one Of
he most extraordinary men Of the age;
an appropriate toast, he made re-
sponse for some forty minutes, which for
sequence and thrilling effect, was power
I'll beyond description. He spoke ofthe
outrage perpetrated by Congress upon the
franchise ofhis adopted State, in manner
that electrified the audience, and created
reiterated apeals of applause. He touch.
ed upon the ruinOus policy of our rulers
and 0w dese:rated, trampled CONSTITUTION,
in manner irreSistably elo quent, aiding
binsefwth brilliant historical and classical
illusions, dashing apostrophes, whitening
sarcasm and rich satire. We never saw an
audience so compile ely spell-bound; and
never oursef listened with more enraptur-
Cd delight. He is unquestionably one OF
the most elc quent men of the age, richly
possessing both the natural clements and
requirements Of that power which irresls-
tby fascinates & enchains the senses. His
voice is clear and melodious, enunciatlon
full round and flowing; with rich infections
and ntonations whose strength and BRILL
ant ebullitions may be assimllated to the
rolling melody Of the clouds.-We wish
It we're in our power to insert, or even give
ske.ch ofhis remarks. We never saw
such ''sorry looking" countenances as
the democracy still wear, who were
present; they writhed and groaned under
the TO them-fery dispensation. They
will not soon forget this distinguished
Wing. Many who have before heard
him, say he fell far short of his customa'y
strength. He said he was just from the
battle, broken down with toll, and covered
with sweat and dust, and fit only to lie
down upon the plain. He had made one
hundred speeches and had traversed over
% counties without a days respite; but i
he had single shot in the locker, his Ten
nessee friends should have it. We muai
before we close, attempt to give one ofhi
SMILES. Speaking ofthe government, he
said its Aood-gates of corruption had beer
opened more than forty days and nights un
III our country had become so buried il
the deluge, that scarcely an Arrarat wa
lett upon which the holy Ark Of the Con
stitution might be preserved.
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1838-05-29
BUsINE>s uF CONGRESS.


The administration par,v. with the
Chairman of the Committee Of WAYS and
Means at thelrhead, attempted to force the
Treasury note bill through the Committee
ofthe Whole on Saturday night, n 9th inst)
ABOUT . +. M. an attempt was made to
fise,when the intention ofthe party became
manifest. From that hour until one o..
Clock on Sunday morning speaking against
uIne and motions to rise, were the order of
Inc night. The committee rose, but with
out reporting the bill. Fourteen hours
were thus consumed and the Sabbath en-
'iSached upon by the law makers [gGere
-.sa"-6Tsskersl of the nation,
On Monday the debate was resumed,
ana at 3 O'Clock the committee rose, with
Oul coming to any conclusion. Why not
renew the night session, the reader may
enquire. Guess the reason If you can
S q Hyou cannot we win tell you. A
french or Italian songstress was 20 hold
l0rth at the Theatre on Monday night and
alaough they deemed i no sacrilege tC
wafangle over the Treasury note Dill, 81
sunday, the wise heads voted 4 bad tasl'
q Prolong the session on Monday, Ct u,
RISK OF being too late at the play housed a
precious set Of Legislators, truly
Inc Senate did nothing Of much inter
esI on Monday. 49, ~
Dreadful fires, horrid murders, and aw
lul steamboat explosions come pouring i
upon US from every direction; fhe worl
seams to Be rapidly increasing With woe
Gur poor country, Is, atpressnt, made
P3iorable state Of a6liction.e The ruin az
Distress occasioned BY theavile measures {
tae Administration, one would think wer
alone sufficient 70 appal and disbearie
spy people. Calamity and sorrow see
70 Be roaming over our country, - ifseI
sey NF offended Deity % punish The psopl
lof ihsir misdosds. Are you sure, th'
among thoas lhisde a, not ihs least vel
ne election g Andrew Jackson and MAJ
IA Van Bum - ihe ExsCdliNs elsi
ena "a i1Ialipn q tle on,f ccnnli
Ted b l.err mon our E,1nrfii.
non ed chsll.hsd inocics
.
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1838-05-29
n u. wheeling TINS.

r ,o-r,ovrrRING.--In the time of PHI
n ,5o Roman Senate passed an edict
ny ,S hi candidates from eat'ag their
Plon,S or in any way buying their
cO COM. 1.-THE same course should be ta-
y S h. on, Congress and Legislatures, Il
Ken ,3 4 do much towards improving the mo-
W. wGu Of the community & the character OF
10. ,u'' legislative = assemblies. 1t is enough
:, 'a' .; II a man ola republican govern
,,o 9'I to see candidate for an important
ne ffr,s " uDon whose action in the body, to
Sacome q member of which ne asplres,
ri, D he of,he utmost Importance to his
constituents ,r dispensing liquor 10 addle the
Soads of those whose vote he soliclts; yet
|, sto often seen in this country. # Con-
grsss would pass law, to expel any men,
Ssr known to have treated his constituents
n liquor for the purpose of winning their
rotes, they would be quite as usefully en-
Doved as they now are in seeking to ex-
\ man who has fought duel.
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1838-05-29
CITY ORDINANCES.

Be It ordained by the President and Board
Of SeIectmen Of the tOlcH Of Columbus, That
hereafter it shall not be lawful for any person
or persons to draw any weapon IN an angry,
threatening or menacing manner; and any
person SO offending shall be fined in the sum
Of Fifty Dollars for each and every offence, and
be imprisoned for the space Of twenty-one
hours, and pay the cost attending the prose.
cution thereof.
Art 9 Be it further ordained, That any
person or persons who shall hereafter engage
in any fight, and shall shoot, shoot at, or stab
his adversary, such person or persons, on con-
viction thereof shall be fined IN the sum Of
Fifty Dollars, and, moreover, be imprisoned fol
the space of twenty-one hours, and pay all
costs attending the same.
Art. 3. Be It further ordained, That any
person or persons who, shall hereafter be en-
gagged in any fight, and shall strike his adVer-
sary with a stick or other dangerous weapon
or instrument, such person so offending, or
conviction thereof shall be fined in the sum o.
Twenty-Five Dollars, to be recovered before
the President of the Board, as in other cases
Art. 4. Be it further ordained, That if here
after,any person or persons shall assault or beat
another, within the corporate limits of this city
such person or persons so offending, on con,
viction thereof shall be fined in the sum o
Ten Dollars.
Art. 5. Be it further ordained, That if any
person or persons fight by agreement or con
sent, within the corporation of this city, SueI
person or persons, on conviction thereof, shall
be fined in the sum Of Five Dollars each, to b.
recovered as in other cases.
Art. 6. Be it further ordained, That al
| rnonnvs ariSino frouo tho foraooipe- oydinauen,
shall be appropriated and applied to the use 0
said Corporation.
Art. 4. Be it further ordained, That thu
foregoing Ordinances shah take effect, and b.
in full force, from and after the passage hereof
Passed and adopted, 18th May, 1888.
ELI ABBOTT, Pres't.
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1838-05-29
8SI,arrteS,

In New Orleans, on the 10th inst. by Able
Mainhait, Col. LORENZO AUGUSTUS
BESANCON, Editor of the Natchez Daily
Free Trader, to Miss OCTAVIA NJ. only
daughter of the Hon. Clark Woodruff Of
Louisiana.
We tender our sincere congratulations to
Cot b. and hope unmingled happiness may
ever attend him in his new station in society.
In Pickens county, on the night Of the 18th
inst, by the Rev. CHARLES STEWART, Mr..
ANDREW MoREHEAD, toMiss NANCY MINERVA
Holt AN D, aD of Pickenscountv.
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1838-05-29
PROsPECTUs 80
op TH
SOUTHERN ARGUS, y ~
a WesEk NsDspqpsr ga5Fsssa al
CoLUMBUs, MIssIssIPPi.

SoA4AA8SNt
Tbis journal has been published nearly fss
years, and although t has, until htelH been
eonnarativeIy 4 dininitiye sheet, yet the srl-
port extended 70 L has been haftering ana ss-
iyfactory u tne proprietor II IS now printed
On double Medium sheet On entirely rev
Tyre, and vies IN point Of appearance with ne
most besptil,n newspapers n the South W est,
The Editor deems t altogether unnece
70 make an elaborate statement Of the creed OF
politics which win be advocated IN the columns
Of the AReus, as almost every poltician q the
State i already aware the course It has hither-
to pursued; a course Il VIII never abandon
while Il Is under the control Of the present
Editor e has uniformly opposed the last and
present Administrations Of the General Govern
naent, for the reason that the Editor sincerely
believes that the doctrines promulgated and sqs-
tanned bY them are subversive Of the @h1GHTS
OF THE STATES" and ruinous 10 the best M
terests of the people at large, particularly t1e
people of the South .b.,gsgl
Southern interests and Southern insdtutlons
VIII find IN the ARGUS sincere and warm De-
fender, and the doctrine Of Estate R1GHTS I,
as understood by that patriarch Of true Demo.
crazy, THOMAS JEFFERSON, VIII be upheld snd
advocated, TO the overthroWing OF the 1ga-
Fs0ts Democracy Of Martin Van Buren, ana nus
followers.
The columns Of the ARGUS wiz Be divefsih-.
ed, and made interesting by the finserion Of
whatever can instruct, amuse and delight the
general reader as well as the sober politician.
The ladies win always find something n lts
columns TO please them; in short It WI be The
aim Of the Editor to make his paper a welcome
visiter to every freside.
TERMs-Five Dollars year or Two Dol
lars and Fifty Gents for six Months, payable
always In advance. ANY person procuring rs
Five Subscribers and forwarding Us Twenty
FIVE Dollars in current Bank Notes ofthis State
shall receive asixth copy gratis.
P. BYRON BARKER,
Editor.
Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1838-05-29
CONGRATULATIONS,
TO PARENTS. NO'''

TO PARENTS.
Amidst the prevalence of frivolity, dissipa
ton and crime in our country, and even in our
own beautiful Columbus, what parents heart
does not ache within him for its consequences
upon his dear children! Their bosoms now
swelling with big hopes of the future their
feelings pressed to full canvass with strong ami
NAL passions unconscious of danger-unsus-
piciOus of fraud and treachery-they must as
sumo the character of the circumstances around
them. Parents,-what are thesel Need
specify? See you not constantly accosting their
senses on our streets, groups Of lstless, vagrant
idlers, the darby suspicious screen, with the
drunkards' revelry and the soulless gamblers,
belching profanity behind it; sucker hunters and
panders for the faro, card and roulette tables !
! Children, all admit, are more influenced In the
formation of character by sensible objects & E.
vents than by abstract principles and reasonings.
Hence the danger, that, notwithstanding all
your good admonitiOns and advice, occasionally
given,they win be led away by the blandish-
ments aDdsyTen songs of the profigate. You
ask me is there no remedy against this form;da
bic array Of evil / answer-there is re-
medy, direct and powerful. But it does not
consist in anti-gambling associations, tenn
perance societies, nor severe discipline. These
are good in the intention and produce some
good in their results. But it is beginning at
the top of the tree to root it up You may
stay the grOwth-you may check the luxu-
rance Of It's branches, but ifyou relax your eff
forts for moment, twill grow again. The
root remains. You must begin at the founda-
ton. Upon MORAL PRINCIPLES alone, well
inculcated and properly explained, can yourely
as both the chart and compass to guide your
child Alright. The Importance of moral EdlL-
cation must be more deeply felt by you, and
you must exert yourselves more to have it pro.
perly attended to. When you take the same
interest in, and spend as much money upon the
cultivation of the moral powers and faculties o.
your child as you now do in his intellectual
culture, you viii begin to feel and act right
You all admit that you have no time for the
intellectual education of your own children
| you must hire others to do this for youths is
right. But why not make the same provisions
for their moral training? This, though yoI
have no time nor qualifications for if, you will
attend to yourseIf-and that amidst the whirl o
business and constant collision with the pas
sions of the world around you. All me! if yol
felt Alright the responsibility of this task an,
its arduous, untiring duties, you would all ex
claim Help me neighbors, help me my money
help me everybody. ID.