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Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-01-23

Having promised heretofore, 10 go into the details
of some OF the heroes who connect themselves with
this department, we commence today with slight
sketch of the Volunteers Of No 80. This company
was organized in 1884, under the command of Mr.
Joseph JAG Sson, (who is first rate freman,) and
located in the Park, in the of the Bridewell.
For while things went on very quiet and orderly !;
highly respectable pawnbrokers and pawnbrokers'
boys and Others joining the members and volunteers
rsll at every meeting, until they known in the
department by the name Of old clothes. About this
time hero came on the stage, who, from the
beauty and fairness of his complexion and galantry
Of his department, received the title Of Wheat and
Indian Jack. Any person who CHANGED to pass
down Broadway Of fne summer morning, might see
Wheat and Indian emerging irora the engine house,
(where he sometimes slept,) TO bask in the rays of
the morning sun. His very superior talents, and
respectable conduct, not long undiscovered;
he gradually rose, step by step, up the ladder of pro-
motion until in the absence Of Mr.. jackson, he had
the entire control Of the company without 1t is said
having been a member. Then, under his reign,
came the glorious of pearl buttons, velvet collars
and sugar and water cur,s, which continued until
the house torn down. The wise fathers of
the city, knowing what material the company was
made Of wisely decided TO place them their
places of business possible. They accordingly
fitted up stable in Doyer street, near the Bowery,
for their ccommsdatiCn II was glorious time tor
them during that summer; they could lay in the sun
all day. on the roof Of their house, and mediate
the depravi,y Of the age. They have continued in
creasng in strength, and, some sanderers saw, i'm
pudence, until the recent row-the terror and
leaders of the FIRE department Many may have
them a target excursion, marching down
Chatham street, under the command of Captain
NJ lid, tao nil,
bons and shirt tails flying; the brave army in Bonn
bastes Fureso not to be compared TO them; the fair
Jewesses showcring down kisses from among old
clothes poles. After the excursion, they generally
visited the pit Of the Frankln Theatre, in full
uniform, and finished the day with row. We speak
only OF the volunteers, not the members.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-01-23

Rtrui'ion ~ The OHIO The river broke mp, oppo.
site CINCINNATI, on the llth instant and the ice run
to the 18th u rose and fell in the space of an hour,
nearly three feet AT II o'clock on that day. II was
about two feet higher than before breaking up, and
still rising. In consequence Of the rising and the
breaking up OF the ico number Of coal boats, with
iuil cargoes, were crushed and sunk. Two steam
boats were sunk, and several others were severely
damaged.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-01-23

c., Miss H, and Mrs Baey-sll young and
beautiful women also General Bonaparte Judd,
Lord Nelson, Admiral DE Witt, Don Lopez Wits
kerandos, the celebrated single merchant, DR.. r.
Coolidge, B l., and ono or TIVE others After
seeing the parties fairly engaged in the Of the
mystic dance, Ariel left about 10 o'clock, to regu.
late meeting Of rowdics in another part Of the city
Thus ondeth the first chapter Of the first fashionable
movement this year.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1840-12-08

Yankee 7rick,-During the Revolution
ary war two brothers from one Of the cas-
tern ports, were commanders Of privateers
they cruised together and were emincntly
successful, doing great damage to the enc
my and making money for Themselves
One evening being in the latitude of H..
shoals Of Nantucket, but many miles to tho
eastward Of them they espied large Bri-
fish vessel having the appearance of a
merchantmen, md made towards her, but
to their establishment, found her to be q
frigate in disguise. a very high breeze
prevailing, they hauled off in different d.
rectlons. One only could be pursued, and
the irgato gained rapidly upon him. Find
ing ne could not run away, the command
ing officer lad resource 10 stratagem. On
a sudden ne hauled down every sail and
all hands were employed with setting poles
rs if showing his vessel off q bank! The
people on board q frigate amazed at the
supposed danger they had run, and TO save
themselves from being grounded; immedi-
ately clawed off and left the more knowing
Yankee "to make himself scarce" as soon
as night rendered it prudent for HIM to
hoist sail in sea two hundred falhoms
deep.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1840-12-08
Journal Of Health.

A Neao Potatoe.-The following singu-
lar origin of which is apparently a new
species of potatoe, we take from the Maine
Cultiyator. The origin Of the potatoe now
used is lost in MYSTERY, although the gene
raj opinion or rather popular tradition has
long been, that it sprung from an escre-
sence part of plant in South America. -
Does not the following corroborate this no.
ton.
The year before last, Mr.. John Sm;-
ley, farmer in the northern part of Au-
gusta noticed upon the stalks of the gill;
flower, which the female members of his
family had cultivated in a hower-pot, some
protuberences or escrcscnccs, like warts,
and about the size of peas. They appeared
perfectly formed and living substances,
resembling the seeds that project from the
stalk of that Dubious flower the tiger ilv.
Every body is acquainted with the gill;
flower as very common annual plant re-
sembllng the pink in size and flower. Gu
riosity led him to preserve these escresen-
ces-they were not the natural seeds-and
plant them the following spring. They
grew vigorousl y, and the result was about
three bushels of new sort Of real pota-
toes. One OF his neighbors also took a
portion of them, and did the same. Two
or three OF them came up, and attained
maturity; the product was over a halfpeck
of good sized and very handsome potatoes.
The pota'oe is of an oblong form, with
a smooth face; mostly white, mixed occa-
sionaly with purple. Mr. Hutchings of
the Augusta house, has cooked some Of
them, and pronounced them superior
They may be variety worth cvltivating.
But the mystery in our minds is, that they
should have been the product of the gill
flower. Was that the way potatoes first
camel"
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1840-12-08

Lead us mol into Temptation. Three
Indians in The vicinity of Green Bay be-
came converts to the temperance cause, al
though previously given to "put the enemy
to their mouth that stole away their brains"
Three white men formed the charitable re-
solution of trying their Indian sincerity
Placing canteen Of whiskey in their path,
they hid themselves in the bushes to OBJ
serve the motions Of the red men. The
first one recognized his old acquaintance,
with an ''uh!'' and making high step he
pnssed on. The second laughed, saying;
"mo know you!" and walked round. The
last one drew his tomahawk, and dashing it
to peices, said "uh, you conquer me now
conquer vcu.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1840-12-08

' J'oW IfSM LdClny.-l have seen
ana am much pleased with your paper, and
doubt not 1t will DO much good. | hope
tor 1t an extensive circulation. In one of
the late numbers YOU call for facts, wheth-
er communicated in elegant language or
not. | have recently learned one TO which
gave all possible publicity, and have told
II IN almost every circle of the young in
which have since found myself. Two
weeks since, while on visit to the house
OF arespectable, long experienced physician
IN one OF the Southern boundary towns in
New Hampshire, he gave me in substance
the following account, as near as can re-
collect
lie was called, week or two previous,
to visit young female, tank, over TWEEN
.ty years of age, who was distressingly i'll
OF complaint of the lungs, laboring under
great difficulty Of breathing, which his dis
elimination led hima once to impute a long
continued practice of tight lacing-a prac-
tlce which is Staying its thousands and tens
OF thousands in our enlightened land.
There was, in his opinion, an adhesion
OF the lungs TO the chest, and a subsequent
inflammation which had proceeded to such
height that death was inevitable. Little or
nothing could be done. The poor girl, af-
ter few days Of acute suffering, fell a vic
tim to-(what shall say! am unwilling
to wound the feelings Of her friends her
own folly and vanity. 1t could not be su-
icide, because no such resul; was contem-
plated, though the deed done by her own
hand. We can call it by no softer name
than SeDS1aughter. for such even an ex-
ternal examination of the body proved it
to have been.
The shoulder blades were found to be
literally Tapped one over the other; the
false ribs had been so compressed that the
space of only about an inch and half re-
main between them; and SO great was the
curvature of the spine which had been
girded in by the cords of DEATH that after
the corpse was laid out for interment, two
pillows were put under the arch thereby
formed, wh;lethe shoulders rested on the
board. She was large, healthy person,
and was ignorantIy led by the desire to
please, TO sacrifice her life at the shrine
of fashion, and the prevailing false ideas
Of beauty of form. She was said to be of
amiabie disposition and correct moral ha-
bits, otherwise.
My own mind was SO impressed with the
recital of this story, that | could hardly
forhonr weeping over the folly weakness,
ignorance and wickedness Of nay sex. |
inwardly wished for the ability to ring the
case Of suffering and death in the ears of
every female in our land, until their volun-
tarily assumed " strait jackets" that indi-
cate nothing better than mental alteration
in the wcarers, should be voluntarily put
aside
Journal Of Health.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1840-12-08
VOLUME l. NUMBER &c.

Array We learn that quite serious
afiray to7k place at Mineral Point on Tues
day last. The circumstances, as near rs
we can learn them, are as follows: Charles
Bracken, being at the Point, Mr.. Welsh,
of the Free Press, went to see him with the
view of inflicting personal chas,isement on
him for the injury he had received short
time previous. Mr.. Welsh was armed with
cane, and when be approached within ten
or eleven PAGES Of Bracken, B told him to
stand or he would shoot him. He forth
with drew pistol and cooked it. Mr.. w.
did the same, and an exchange of shots
was the consequence. Both parties drew
pistols again, and made second exchange
Of shots. Mr.. Welsh then went to friend
near by, and obtained loaded pistol and
fired at Brlcken as he was retreatng. L.
was about thirty yards from Welsh, and
the ball missed him. Brackcn came out
of the conflict unhurt. Mr.. Welsh re-
ceivcd a flesh wound, the first fire, in the
left shoulder. The wound, we understand
however, is not dangerous one.
Madison Enquirer.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1840-12-08

TIE Bier Mien.-A good story is told
of chap in North Carolinl, who went
the whole figure in the way of marrying
all the girls who would have him without
waiting for any of them to die off as the
law directs. After having married the
thirteenth, some Of his first lovers came
down upon him and had him lodged in the
jail, But person so fond of liberty and
who could get into hymen's moose with such
ease, found little difficulty in getting out
Of the jug, and the next news Of him he
was running at large with heavy reward
offered for his Apprehension. He was short
ly recognized by gentleman, who anxious
to gel the reward invited hun to his house,
desired him TO sit down, called his wife TO
chat with him as an inducement to detain
him there, while he made some excuse for
leaving a few moments and started for
constable to arrest the runaway. What
was the poor mans astonishment on re-
turning with the constable, TO find that the
gay Lothario, taking advantage Of his short
absence, had absconded telth his rife
This makes the fellows stock on hand
fourteen.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1840-12-08
Frank and c., Latham Sholes, Editors.
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Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1840-12-08

The following beautiful sketch from tho
pen of Washington Irving, although origi-
nally published long time ago, embodes
an exquisite picture.
u know no sight moro charming and
touching than that of young and 2timid
bride in her robes Of virgin white, led up
trembling 10 the altar. When behold u
lovely girl in the tenderness Of her years,
forea hing the ho"oo er ire, rttuCr, ara me
home of her childhood with The i'm
plicil confidence, and the sweet sef-aban-
donment which belong to the woman, Civ
ing up all the world for the man of her
choice; when hear her in the good old
language Of the ritual, yielding herself TO
him "lor betteI, for worse, for richer; for
poorer, in sickness and in health, to love,
honor and obey till death US do part"-it
brings to mind the beautiful and affecting
devotion OF Ruth. Whittier thou goest,
| will go, and where thou lodgest / will
lodge, thy people shall be my people and
thy God my God''
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1840-12-08

Sailors Yarn A sailor was once tel
ing of a country where the sun was SO hot
that the inhabitants used no fire.
How do they bile their RIFLES then 2
said an elderly lady.
why, you see,' said Jack, "a big glass
is rugged in tops of the chimneys, which
brings the sun in focus, right into the
kittIe.'
LA me, what curiS world said the
old lady, as she replaced her spectacles on
her nose.-SyrGcuSe Signal.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1840-12-08

Methodists tn England Primitive
Methodists Connection in England is COM
posed OF seven districts, and hundred and
fifty-four circuits number of members,
10, 900; increase for the year, 1884:
deaths, S26: itinerant preachers, 487; To-
cal preachers, $3.50; chapcls, 1l49; chill
dren taught in Sabbath School, 60, sos; and
gratuiious preachers, IL, 95s.
Pill. Times.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1840-12-08

Glass C!oth.-The most ingenious in
vention of weaving glass with silk is pro-
ceeding with great success. The patterns
wove in Europe are beautiful in heextreme,
and have induced many of the nobility 10
select them for curtains and other orna-
mental furniture.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1840-12-08

Curious roting.-HilPs New Hampshire
Patriot says the following ticket was cast
at the late election in that state:
William Commonsense.
Jacob Honesty,
Richard straightforward.
Peter Prudence.
Thomas Economy.
Alexander Fcar-nothing.
Samuel d-your-busincss
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1840-12-08

Another Monument.-An effort is being
made in Norwich, (Ct.) by the ladies. 10
erect a monument to the memory of I'M
cas- the Mohegan, the friend of the white
man. Three hundred and twelve dollars
have been raised.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1840-12-08

Mortgage on Jerusa1em-Tt is now well
authenticated that the RothschiIds hold
mortgage on the Holy City, circumstance
that gives extraordinary interest TO the
movements of the Jews, and TO the signs
Of The times.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1840-12-08

Instinct better than Reason.-Out of one
hundred oxen lost overboaod, from stea-
mer near Montreal, few days since, Sc
venty escaped by swimming. The n. L.
Tattler says: 'If SO many men had been
pumped overheard, seventy would have
been lost"
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1840-12-08

We find the following bit of humor in
the New Orleans " Crecent City," which
we may add en- PEASANT is a very lively
and agreeable paper: THE gentleman
who left his penknife upon our table, yes
terday is requested 10 call and sharpen it.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1840-12-08

A man named Thomas Prince, aged Ill,
died suddenly IN n. York city.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-04-17
The Log-CabIn Candidate.

WRITTEN A LocCABIS BOY
Came all YOU American reemen bold that love native
land
Come listen to my vicory-brave Harrison commands;
Brave Harrison he his rights maintain, and that you PLAIN
For h. caebt like any lion bold his country free.
SO you gallant Wings be steady ana maintain your s0'
Nav YOU ever have a HARRIsos to lead you to fame
Twas ON the 9TH of before the break day.
The aud the indians atacke him avery serious"sy
Attacke ed him severely, but soon he made them fly,
For his guns they all loaded before they drew too ngh
So you gallant Wings be steady aud MAINTAIN your gereus
name,
May you ever have HARRIsoN lead you to fame.
Twas next upon the Thames sirs-as just about midday,
lie spied Proctor and his forces getting unDer way
He halted him in thunder sent by his gaiian, me
And a short time after might bold froctorruh
So gallant Wings be steady and maintain your glorious
name, 4.
But now the wal ended Harrison he has gone home
He lives in Log Cabin, It's neither brick nor stone;
OF hard cider he has plenty always IN store,
And when the lug is empty he freely sends Tor more
So YOU gallant Wings be steady and maintain your glorious
NAV TS% ever have HARRrsos to lead you to fame.
He is soldier-hes statesman-he is the Poor Mans
You can see him till the fourth of March by calling at
North Bend; . ~ - 80
which time Tor years
Buren, his hubs ready creased
So you gallant Wings be steady and maintain your glorious
May You ever have a HARRIsos to TAD you to fame.
compare with him Van Buren, and which you would
choose.
Brave Harrison, all s the that has abused
Brave HARRsoN, by all for him all VIII strike,
And wi him surely If work both day and night
you gallant Wings be steady and MAINTAIN your glorious
May you ever have HAEnsOS to lead you on to fame
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-04-17
THE Ely E.

NR WHEELER informs all those afflicted with INPER
IL FICTION OF SIGHT, or who perceive the symptoms
of weakness of vision that he Is prepared To give ad
vice and administer remedies in II snch cases.
m this city as to his professional abilities ad to those whom
cured have been considered ncurabe by other
lessons -, 8.
Operations. ), WhtE Lr,In Ocuilst,,
ng- Olice hours from A. NJ. TO O'Clock, T. NJ
To Dr. Wheeler. Ocu 80 Greenwich street. NEG YORK =
SR-Prompted by grateful feelings for the restoration of the
sight Of my left eye after had in vain tried the profess
oul skill several Physc and the remedies prescribed
by the Eve Ihrmary OF New NOrk beg leave to return
sincere edgeuents to Ny right eye was totally
blind the Egyptan Ophams and IN bad state OF ulcer
alton the of three months assidu-us and eff
eyesht shall consider you best benefactor anG
my duty recommend you to all those who be unortu
Hatey afflicted with diseases Of the eyes remain M yours
with the highest esteem, MARY .OUTWAIEk
Monarky jan 1870, near Hackenssck- ~ J. ma2 SIM
DEAR SlR,-l should almost consider myself devoid
IL gratitude, u did not thank fer the good that your
Red Drop has done Having been led by the oes
Of youth unfortunate To contract that disease
which your PROCESSES and alter trying al
medicine that the quacks of this city endeavor
palm upon community, found myself wasting away and
the hope Of being restored to formers God health
procured bottle of your Red Drop, and
trey recovered without bad effects OF the disease
My all the return make VIII
those who have been unfortunate
myself assuring them with confidence that viii
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You are at liberty TO publish the letter, but beg the favor
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Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-04-17
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Europe and America and
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Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-04-17

CHOICE WINES, &c-Thc subscribers have received per
late arrivals the following Wines selected by their agents
with from the most celebrated Houses throughout
the wine district which it'll confidence offered those in
want OF a pure and superior article.
Champagne baskets Forest Foraeaux quarts
Superior
do do "Jacquesson ct Fils,' quarts and
pitts, superior
do 80 do American F.aele,' quarts, very
do 30 do Liberty aud My Country
Sparkling HSek50 doz EACH extra yel label
. do do 50 de- do do blue labels
Mnsee-50 doz each, extra Ilnningen 1884
do so do DO do 'Zeltingen, 1884.
Rhine Wines.-Hockheimer, Leibfraumch As manshauser
aud Rudeshemer. vintage 1891.
Clsret-chat Margaux Chat Leoye LATTE, and Larose
superior.
90 100 cases fine table Claret, sc. SC.
Msdera.-f0 dozens super Madeira, 7 years ia bond.
Porto dozens, Jrted direct in ST. very superior.
Sherry.--4o 90 Fl" DuG Cord n" brown and gold.
Abbotts London double Brown Soat
80 casks, quarts and pints, received Wellington
For sale liberal terms in lots 10 suit pnrchasers BY
GUSTS PRESCO 1T son,
as law dish 6w- No. Pine street, near Broadway.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-04-17
DWIGHT, DANFoRTH & CO.,
RROKERS

No. Merchants Exchange.
Safety Fund, Red Back Eastern, Philadelphia and Bslti-
more Funds bought sold the beat apil 3m
mr. HULLS RADICAL CURE OF RUrTURES.-Ofhce
~ Vesey street. House-A Surgeon of rs years
ice attendance. Guarantees Of radical
reducble rupture the strength and eons
tuonal health Of the patient being otherwise nnmpaed-
proper adaptation Dr. Hus Truss perfectly 10
tain spture without pain the least danger the patient
the slightest interrupt to exercise or business.
Attendance private houses when required at and
aner O'Clock, by the Office Surgeon
" B-Paents cautioned against trusting to spurious in
yenops fTrusscs advertised mpro, Hul
None unless they bear the signature of AMOS u
HULIand the only Office in New York. Is the original
formerly in Fulton street but No Vesey street Astor
House aJoesdy
THE HAIR! TIE HAiR,,-CAUTION TO BUYERS
Look carefully for the Of l.. \. Comstock or the
OF comstOck Co. every bottle Of the BALM
OF COLUMBIA and ifnot found DO buy IL any rate
IL be spurious aud counterfeit without that
Warranted stay restore the hair, another bottle
given. .
Sold only at No. Fletcher street jaai smeod'