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Lincoln telegraph. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1836-1846, 1839-09-12

why, Mr. H. said tall fellow to a
little person who was in company with five
or six large men, Tprotest you are so small
that didn't see you before Very like.
very like, replied the little gentleman. i
am like a silver fourpence among six cents,
mt readily perceived, but worth the whole
of Them
Lincoln telegraph. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1836-1846, 1839-09-12

Loco Foco Compliments. The accom-
plished Editor ,of the N. II. Patriot an
nounces the result of the Rhode Island
Election in the following chas,e terms:-
Rhode Island Election. was an
election in the little dirty, Bank-riden, fed
eral State of Rhode Island, last week,
which resulted as usual in the choice of the
federal candidates.
1--WE suppose the Rhode Islanders will
not feel much wounded by this announce
ment of the New Iamshire Patriot)
Lincoln telegraph. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1836-1846, 1839-09-12

the finest vessels ever set aaoat on the
Western water. Her loss will be regretted
by the community generally-cost$lOo. 900
and was owned in shares by the agent here,
Capt ". and few enterprising persons
al Huron. There was 10 insurance.
Lincoln telegraph. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1836-1846, 1839-09-12

DEATH OF GOVERNOR CLARKE.-We
learn from the Fran fort Commonwealth
of Tuesday last. tina James Clarke, Esq
Governor of Kentucky, died that morning
about eight O'Clock.
Lincoln telegraph. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1836-1846, 1839-09-12

More Seizures Of Broad Cloths. Sever
al seizures Of Broad Cloths were made DUR
ing yesterday, in Kensington and Frank
ford. The goods were found hidden in a
small grocery, and also in the cellar OF a
tavern, where they had been deposited for
safe keeping. Their value is about 5000.
1N. Am.
Lincoln telegraph. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1836-1846, 1839-09-12

But who believes that the present proposed
exploration of the British Commissioners
is made to'hasten settlement Of the ques-
tiona
Lincoln telegraph. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1836-1846, 1839-09-12

There is this difference between the
prodigal son mentioned in scripture and the
prodig al of the present day, The former
fed oil husks-ti,e latter is generally corn
rd
Lincoln telegraph. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1836-1846, 1839-09-12

More Steam. "My father" said n
drunken loafer, was the most indefa,iga-
BILE of all steam captains. He got up the
steam the first thing in the morning, and he
only let it off when he went 10 sleep-at
length he burst his boiler, and died Of de-
lirium t,emens."
Lincoln telegraph. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1836-1846, 1839-09-12

The Sch. Union, of Bowdoinham, with
a cargo of lumber. went ashore at Chelsea
Beach in the late storm. She is somewhat
damaged, but it is expected she may be
got off. A small schooner is ashore near
Lynn. but there is no brig ashore, as re-
ported.
Lincoln telegraph. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1836-1846, 1839-09-12

A late Iowa paper, in descantihg upon
the etymology,of Texas, derived it from
"takes as" By way Of illustration, the ed
itor introduced. the following lines:
"When every other land rejects US,
Here is ahd which freely takes us
A Texas editor has since retorted upon
his Iowa from "hie oway.' He says:
"When for our country's good from home we stray,
To some more lawless land we HE AWAY"
Lincoln telegraph. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1836-1846, 1839-09-12

Revival of Religion. Nashville
Tenn Banner of the 23d ult. states that a
spirited revival Of religion is now in pro-
gress at that place. 1t appears that nearly
two hundred persons had attached them
selves 10 the Methodist Church at Nash
Vile, during The last two months, and that
public interest, So for from relaxing On the
subject, W as rather on the increase.
Lincoln telegraph. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1836-1846, 1839-09-12

On the I'd Sept. TIE Secretary ofthe
Treasury reports the aggregate Of out
standing Treasury notes $4,5l9, 1897 SIS.
Lincoln telegraph. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1836-1846, 1839-09-12

The late gale is another confirmation Of
the theory of DR.. Franklin, tina, gales begin
at the leeward: and it may also be added
that they are Usually more severe where
they Begin We find by the southern pa
pefs thai the storm OF l,st week begun in
Norfolk and Philadelphia on Thursday.
aud regard there with extreme violence
during that night, doing great deal of in
jury. 1t did not commence here until
Friday, the wind freshening to gale on
Friday night. and at no time did it blow so
hard as TO cause any cons 'derabe damage.
On Thursday there was a change in the
weather, and although i, was clear there
was fresh wind from the north and the
thermometer fell to 55S. On Friday 1t be-
gan to rain moderately at 2 O'Clock p. nj,
1t is said that at Norfolk in Virginia, it
blew hurricane on Thursday night.
Port. Cour.
Lincoln telegraph. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1836-1846, 1839-09-12
PROSPECTUS
OF THE SECOND VOLUME OF THE
Boston Weekly Magazine

Boston Weekly Magazine.
This work has now been one year before
the pubic, and has met with success equal
to the most sanguine hopes of the Publish
ers. The second volume will be issued IN
the same elegant style as the first, and con-
Quoted in the same general manner, with
corresponding with Our IN
creased means and facilities.
The future contents Of the Magazine,
will consist, as formerly, both Of original
and selected matter; but we shall avail
ourselves Of the earliest sources, and care
fully avoid repubIishing articles with which
the public have afre sdy become familiar -
Hence, our subscribers will obtain reading
matter h;ch is rev, even in our selections.
The quantity of our original articles will
be somewhat increased, as we have had
promises of contributions from many ladies
and gentlemen of excellent literary taste,
who have not yet written for our pages
We have also been assured Of the continu-
ance of favors from our former contributors.
We intend, likewise. to discuss wider
range Of subjects in GU: editorials, and to
furnish more perfect record of important
items Of news. The latter will be con-
densed az much as language will allow,
without emitting important facts.
Our paper will be entirely free from po-
lilical con,roversyS though we may occa-
siona,ly comment upon some of the most
useful subjects of political discussion, we
shall avoid taking sides with any party.
While we are employed in furnishing en-
tertainment 10 our readers, we shall careA
fully endeavor to make the whole condu-
Give to the moral and religious welfare of
society; and we shall publish nothing which
an give offence to the most refined moral
sensibiity.
The city Of Boston has always taken a
high rank in the literary world, ard II is our
aim to render the Magazine worthy of the
place in which it is published We shall
spare no efforts to render our work equal
to the best literary periodicals of the day,
both In its contents and its style of publ
catIon.
We arc particularly anxious to render
the Magazine acceptable and Interesting
to the female portion Of the community,
whose liberal patronage, during the past
year, has been among the the most encour-
aging circumstances that have attended our
undertaking.
TERMS. Each number oil the Magazine
contains eight large quarto pages, printed
on fine paper, with new and beautiful type,
in style not surpassed by any similar pub
LEGATION in New England.
1t is published every Saturday. at 81 so
per annum; five copies to one address,
$1,000 per annum, in advance.
A liberal allowance will be made to A
gents. Postmasters are authorized to pro-
cure and forward subscriptions, for which
they will be allowed liberal commission.
All communications may be addressed
(post poid) TO D. Fl. Ella and ]. B.
HALL, 10 Washington street, Boston.
sFEditors Of newspapers copying the
above, will be entitled to an exchange.
Lincoln telegraph. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1836-1846, 1839-09-12
The Gentleman at Church mag be kno,on BY
the following marks:

|. Comes in good season, so as neither
10 interrupt the pastor or congregation ny a
late arrival.
9. Does not stop upon the steps or in the
por,ico, either to cape at the ladies, salute
i,iends, or display his colIoquial powers.
3. Opens and shuts the door gently and
walks deliberately up the aisle or gallery
stairs and gets to hisseat as quietly ana ny
making MS few people remove as poSsio'e.
a Takes his seat either III the back part
of the seat or steps out into the aisle when
any one wishes to pass in, and never thinks
of such thing as making people crowd past
him while keeping his lace IN the seat
5. Is always attentive to strangers, ana
gives up his seat to such; seeking another
for himself
6. Never thinks Of de6Iing The house of
God with tobacco spittle, or annoying those
who sit near them by chewing that nau-
ceous weed in chLrch.
Z Never, unless in case Of illness, gets
up and goes ont IN time of service bnl II
necessity compels him to do so, goes so
quietly that his very manner IS an apology
for the act.
Does not engage in conversation BE-
fore commencement oil service.
9. Does not whisper or laugh, or eat 'rui'
IN the house of God, or lounge.
10. Does not rush out of church IKE a
ramping horse the moment the bened'c''on
is pronounced but retires slowly in noise
less quiet manner.
II. Does all he can by precept and eH-
ample, to promote the decorum Of others.
Lincoln telegraph. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1836-1846, 1839-09-12
THE TELEGRAPH.
B AT H M E:
THURSDAY MORNING. sEf'T. ia.

Great Loco FOco Caucusi Immense Meet
ing of Loco EocosH Unparalleled en-
hibifion Of Loco Faro talent, respectable
ity and IntelEgenceW
The native American. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1840, 1839-03-16

Interesting to Manufacturers.-Ncsv Steam
| Cotton MiN.-Among all the steam cotton mills
in the United States, probably there is no other
equal to the one recently erected and put in ope-
ration in the town of Newburyport, Mass, by
General Charles Il. James, formerly agent for the
Steam Cotton Manufacturing Company, Provi-
dence. General James is selftaught man, and
in his new mill he has introduced many improve
ments, which render it superior establishment.
This establishment is situated in the rear of
Pleasant street, Newburyport. The establish
ment contains seven thousand spindles, and IA
power looms for wide cloth, with the necessary
preparation. The cardng engines are constructed
Oh the same improved railway plan, and the en-
tire machinery is driven by double steam en-
CINE, calculated at seventy-fve horse power
There are in this mill two mules, and two
stretchers, each containing one thousand spindles,
more tl,an twice the usual number, which operate
with as much ease az ordinary mules, and require
only the additional help of one piecer. The ma
chinery throughout is admirably constructed and
arranged, and finished in a style which has pro-
badly never been surpassed. There is but one
upright moving shaft in each story; the horizontal
Shafts being suspended over the head. The ma
chimes are therefore all belted from above, and
neither belt nor shaft obstructs the space below.
The looms all on an approved construction,
and the room which contains them is not crowded
with belts and shafts. The pulleys lie near the
floor, and receive their belts from the shafts be-
meath. The weaveshop, therefore, presents the
appearance of safety and comfort, common to all
the other rooms, seldom met with in cotton
mill. Entirely detached from the main building
is the engine and boiler house, separated into two
compartments, by solid brick partition running
through the centre.
The cost Of this mill, including machinery and
engine, was $9O,OOO.-ProU. DR..
The native American. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1840, 1839-03-16

Preservation Of the Peach Iree.-We find
the following in late number of the Baltimore
Patriot, and if it should assist in preserving this
delicious fruit from the attacks of insects, or the
tree from disease, it will be most welcome to the
peach grower AT any rate it can do no injury,
and is well worthy of a trial.-Gen. Farmer.
"This valuable fruit has for a considerable
number of years past fallen victim to destruc-
tive insect that preys upon it near the root which
is discoverable by gummy substance issuing
from the trunk. Many recipes have been given
to prevent and destroy this ruinous insect, but
they do not appear in many cases to have the de-
sired effect. The writer of this had favorte
tree in his yard which has been for some years
infested with these insects, and which he has Ia
ken great pains to remove by the application Of
ashes, lime, tar, &C., all Of which have failed to
answer the intended purpose. In the course Of
the last spring, when the leaves came out, they
changed to pale color, and, to all appearance,
the tree was going to die. As last resort for
its restoration he had recourse to charcoal; small
box was placed around the roots of the tree and
filled with this article 1t so far succeeded that in
short time the tree revived, and took the second
growth, and now is in luxuriant state; the leaves
are of dark green color, and must surprise all
who had previously seen it,"
The native American. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1840, 1839-03-16
REMELF FOR BURNS.
BY A PHYSICIAN OF PHILADELPHIA.

l have so often seen remedies for human i'll
gwen to the newspapers, and at once consigned
10 oblivion, that have for great while hesita-
tel to present this remedy TO the public. For
fourteen years have prescribed il, and witnessed
It's healing effects. deliberately say from four
teen years experience, that no disease or injury
to the human system has more certain remedy
than this for the most distressing of all injuries,
that OF scalds and burns. The relief is almost
instantaneous; from minute TO half an hour, will
usually find full relief from pain. No matter
what the extent of the burn, even if all the skin
is removed from the body. The first knowledge
! had OF it was the almost miraculous cure OF 4
little boy, who fell into halfhogshead of boiling
water, prepared for scalding the bristes from
swine. The entire person and limbs of the boy
passed under water up to the chin, SO as to scald
his whole neck. On removing his clothes, near
y all the skin followed from his neck, hands,
arms, back, abdomen, and almost every bit Of
skin from his lower extremties. In this deplo-
rabe condition, literally fayed alive with scadng
water, the remedy was promptly applied, as a
momentary application, until the physicians
should arrive. Two eminent physicians soon
came, and on learning the extent of the scald,
pronounced it certainly fatal case, and directed
the boy to remain with the remedy over him until
he should die. In six weeks he was reported
quite well, with scarcely scar on any part OF
his person or limbs. The remedy increases in
value from the fact, that under almost all crcum-
stances it may be obtained. 1t is as follows:--
Take SCOT from chimney where wood is burned,
rub il fine, and mix one part SCOT to three parts
or nearly SO of hogs lard, fresh butter, or any
kind of fresh grease, that is not sailed, spread
this on linen or muslin, or any cotton cloth for
easier and more perfect adaptation. If in very
extensive burns or scalds the cloth should be torn
into strips before putting over the scald. Let the
remedy be freely and fully applied as to per-
fecty cover all the burned parts. No other APP
plicaton is required until the patient is we'll, ex-
cept to apply fresh applications of the SCOT and
lard, &c.
In steamboat explosions, this remedy can in
nearly all cases be at once applied, and if done,
many valuable lives will be saved, and vast
amount of suffering alleviated.
If you and the corps editorial, will hand this
remedy around our country, and invite attention
to it, and that also those who use it may give
their testimony for or against it, feel assured
that in few months, this most eAicacous and al
most unfailing remedy will be every where known
and used in the United Substituted States
Gazette.
The native American. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1840, 1839-03-16
THE OCEAN-ITS SUBLIMITIES AND BENZ
FITS.

The effects and uses Of the ocean, are so inter-
mingled with what the human so essen
tally concerned with, that they could not have
lived as they have done if at all, without it. 1t
forms a most important compartment of our ter
restral economy. 1t separates, and yet unites
mankind. 1t keeps nations apart from each other,
and in mutual ignorance and seclusion, SO longa
they are to be unknown an unvisited by each
other. But it also presents the easiest channel
Of their communications and intercourse together,
as soon as the time arrives in which they are to
have mutual dealings and intercourse. BY the
protracted separation, each is preserved in its
disnctness, until grown up into its designed pc
cuartes, and is caused 10 remain in them until
the diversity is sufficiently formed in body, ha-
bits, and mind, Then when the variety is Sc
cured, they are, as the intended period arrives,
brought by a train Of directed causes or infuen-
cling incidents, into mutual contact and know
ledge.
The ocean is likewise a vast agent in the pro-
ducion OF clouds and Winds and all the electrical
changes OF the atmospheric for the largest guam
THY OF aqueous evaporation is ever rising from it,
1t is the home of the great fish world. and the
natural bed and soil for all the tesiaceous genera
ald coral animals, for the ceaceous tribes. the
marine animalcuae, and for classes of vegetation
peculiarly its own. For these innumerable NV
riads Of organized life it has, therefore, been Gre
ated, as well for the agencies and phenomena
which it occasions 10 the inaninatc departments
Of our earth.
One grand purpose it is always promoting, and
this is, that it kindles irrcsistbly in every mind
which views it, the emotion aud sentiment Of
sublimiiy: feeling of vastness of extent and NOV
ing power; perception Of grandeur combined
with the most attractive beauty, when the sun
bright calm is adornng It's radiant and sum5ering
waves; and Of terrific majesty and agitating llor
ror, when the storm throws up its wares, and
The native American. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1840, 1839-03-16
DESERT OF CALIFORNIA.

This immense plain, the existence Of which
was, until very recently, wholly unknown, is
situated in the central part of Upper or New Ca
lifornia, in Mexico. 1t is limited on the north by
mass Of rocks, which separate it from the head
waters of the Lewis river; on the west by an ir-
regular chain of mountains, extending in parallel
ridges along the shores Of the Pacific Ocean; on
the east side by the western branch of the Colo
rado and on the south by the valley of the CO.
dorado. Its area is equal to that of Virginia, and
consists of an elevated plateau or table of land,
fanked on all sides, by descents more or less in
clined, according to their geological structure
In all its essential features, this remarkable waste
resembles the great Sahara of Africa. 1t presents
little else than an arid surface, broken at intervals
by few detached mountains Of limited extent,
but rising, III some instances, above the region of
perpetual snow. From these mountains, small
streams flow during the rainy season. On reach
ing the plains, these torrents instantly disappear
i'll the sand, leaving other trace of their exist
ence than the fragments of rocks and other debris
which are borne down by the current and depo-
sited at the basis of the hills. No region can
present more dreary and desola,e appearance.
solitary antelope or black-tailed deer, wild in
the extreme, and a few Struggling Indians, among
the most wretched objects i'll creation, may some
times be seen raversing the plains. The country
beyond the mountains which bound the Desert on
the west, is Inhabited by numerous tribes of the
short-haired Indians. They occupy the valley
Of the Buenosventura, and hunt the elk, antelope,
black-taed deer, grisly bear, &C. Immediately
adjoining the Desert the northeast, is situated
one of the most extensive lakes in this part of the
continent In common with all other insulated
lakes of great extent, its waters are strongly I'M
pregna,ed with rock SALT which abounts in the
mountains on the cast.-7t,ner's Notes.
The native American. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1840, 1839-03-16
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA.

The following are the acts in relation to the
District OF Columbia passed at The last session Of
Congress:
resolution 10 fix the salary Of the physician
to the pententiary in the District of Columbia.
An act giving the assent of Congress to an act
of the Virginia Legislature 10 amend the act in
cooperating the Falmouth and Alexandria Railroad
Company.
10 provide for the erection of a ne " Jail in ,b,.
city of Washington, Distric, of Columbia.
resolution authorising the opening of an al
of Washington.
An act to amend an act entitled 'An act to es
tablish criminal court in the District of Colum-
ba.' g.
resolution directing the manner in which GER
tain laws of the District of Columbia shall be ex-
ecnted.
An act making appropriation for the support of
the penientary in the District of Columbia.
To extend the jurisdictioRslfof the corporation
of the city of Washington over the Potomac
bridge.
10 prevent the abatement of suits and actions
now pending in which the Bank Of Columbia, in
Georgetown, may be party.
Supplemental TO the act granting certain city
lots to the corporation of the Columbian College.
for the purposes therein mentioned, approved The
fourteenth day of July 1882.
The native American. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1840, 1839-03-16

"A Distressing Report.-The'New York Anne
rcan mentions distressing report to the effect
that the "centre of the island Of Gnadaloupc has
sunk far below the tide level. This effect is sup,
posed to have been produced by some volcanic
action having connection will, the late earthquake
at Martinique. Guadaloupc is divided by creek
running nearly through the centre of The island,
one side OF which is a limestone formation, and
the other volcanic Some very celebrated plan
tations, with extensive builsings, once of great
value, are said to be completely submerged
The native American. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1840, 1839-03-16

Bank Of France.-The Bank of France has
in its vaults 236 millions of francs in specie; its
notes in circulation amount to twelve millions;
the deposites on account of individuals are fifty.
nine millions; deposites Of the government one
hundred and eighty millions; its port folio con.
tans one hundred and sixty-fve millions consist
ing of paper not yet due. This last amount
shows that the institution knows how to combine
prudence with promptitude in af1orling facilities
to commerce.
The native American. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1840, 1839-03-16

Horrid Case of Infempermce-An inquest
was held Saturday on the body of Ann Ncvins,
Scotch woman, aged 81, at No. II Mott street,
dead from intcmperance. The body was in a
horril state, and the child Of the woman, aged
two, was-f found clinging to it. The cries OF the
infant attracted the notice Of those in the same
house, when, on breaking open the door, the re-
voting spectacle as above related was presented.
--Sar. =.
The native American. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1840, 1839-03-16

Number Of Murders in neutrality-suspicious.
Smith in long letter to the Hon. r. Wickliffe
says it has been ascertaincd that there have been
from thirty to forty homicides in Kentucky annu-
ally for three years past, and not single execu-
ton. There have been within the three years
but FIVE or six penitentiary convictions for murder
He inscribes this IMMUNITY in crime to the law fol
capital punishment, and recommends that impri
sonment be substituted for hanging.