The Iowa patriot. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1839-1839, 1839-08-22

WATERsPoUT.-We COPIED lew
days ago from New York paper an
account of waterspout which had
been seen on the Hudson river. We
learn from the Evening Post that it
completely deluged with rain the
country between Stockbridge and
Hudson. 1t took place about four o.
clock, P. NJ. and became known to
the passengers on the Hudson and
Berkshire railroad by the instantane-
Gus appearance of one of the most vi
olent showers ever witnessed. In
that mountainous region the accumu-
lated water acquired a very tremen-
dous impetus which frequently had
very grand effect by creating in a
moment, cataracts of various sizes
from every peak and cliff, which pour
ed their united flood over the plain
in every direction.
About 4 quarter of mile from Ca
naan the progress of the cars was inn
mediately arrested by the avalanche
of sand which was swept with resist
less force across the track, fairly i'm
bedding the engine, and obliterating
all appearance of a railroad. 1t was
some hours after the stoppage before
sufficient force could be mustered to
dig out the engine and clear the track,
so as to enable the passengers to reach
the village. Much damage was done
in the neighborhood by this remarka-
bic visitation which disappeared as
suddenly as it came. ...
The bridge at Canaan was much
damaged. and was only saved by a
barn, which though always high and
dry before: was swept away, and in
large fragments was foated against
the bridge, and formed with an angle
of the road sort of buttress, which
strengthened the structures sufficient.
ly to resist the flood. The water swept
over it, and around it, destroying the
neighboring gardens and fields, and
carrying off the fences that lay in its
course. The rail road was extensive.
|y injured, the bridge and a large por-
ton of the track having been swept
away below Canaan, and the track
having been either destroyed or ex-
tensiveIy injured in exposed situations
along the whole range of the storm.
Bali. Amer.
HE ADMINISTRATION AND THE MER-
cHANrs.-In the course of an article,
the professed object of which was to
show that the administration was ia.
voraDly disposed, or at least not hos
tile to the merchants, the Globe, its
official organ, gives the subjoined
sketch Of the profession of a merchant,
1t is quite aattering, and must show
very clearly the friendly feeling Of
Van Burenism towards the mercan
tile interests of the country. Speak
ing of the merchant, the Globe says
ellis wealth is imaginary, and nc
where. He contracts debts, and cal
culates Oh miracles to pay them. He
trusts every body, and every body
trusts him, while the ball can be KEEP
up; and when it falls to the ground
they all roll away and perish togeth
er. The idea of owing more than he
can ever reasonably expect to pay
does not rob him of a wink OF sleep
or disturb his repose for moment
Eat, drink and be merry, for to-mor
we die is his maxim; he lives as i
the world were at his command; he
despises the sordid maxim of cuttins
his coat according to his cloth, for thu
cloth belongs to others; ne goes tn,
way Of all flesh; and when his book
are examined by the assignees, it i
found that though he has lived lik'
! d Prince, and spent his hundreds 0
thousands, he never was worth a far
thing when his debts were paid"
FRANK AcKNowLEDGEMENT.-Th
late Mr. Justice P, well-mean
ing, but particularly pressing judge
on one Of his country circuits, had t.
try man for stealing quantity o
copper. In his charge he had fire
Iquent occasion to mention 'the CO,
per;' which he uniformly called 'le:ad
adding, 81 beg your pardon, ge .ntl
men, copper; but 1 cunt get tie lea
out of my head" The whole COW,
shouted with laughter.
| Ono RlvER.-'rhe Pittsburgh AZ
vocate of the 3lst says:-ssLast nigh
we had by far the heaviest rain thu
we have had this season. Wood stree
at this office, had the appearance {
a river. We apprehend that consie
cradle damage has been done. A
| this time 10 o'clock) tits still pourin
down in torrents"
| The same paper adds:-s'Ther
have been heavy rains at the head {
the Monongahela within a few day
as that river was considerably swolle
Yesterday. There was then nearl
Z feet water in the channel of tn