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Lincoln telegraph. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1836-1846, 1840-09-17

o. Among the multitude of falsehoods
told and circulated by the Federal Office
Holders, is a statement that every surviv.
ing memberof the Hartford Convention is
now supporter Of Gen. Harrison. Al
the public discussion in this town the 9TH
err evening, an office-holder iterated apd
reiterated the charge with great complacen-
cy. "Most ofihe members ofthat unpop-
ular conclave (say theyl ar now in the
land of the living" or that y out of the
81 composing that Convention now sur
vive. " Now what is the truth in the case?
sElOf the 81 individuals composing the
Hartford Convention, all are dead but
a, viz: Judge Wilde, (who has not voted
for many years, and no one knows what his
politics are,} S. Longfellow, (who has not
voted for many years,) H. G. Otis, (who
voted for Gen. Jackson in opposition 10
J. @. Adams and Roger M. Shermaa.
IAN old man in his second childhood y
These are the materials which the office
holders attempt to make political capital
out of. Ken. Journal.
Lincoln telegraph. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1836-1846, 1840-09-17
from the Cleveland Herald
When this Old Hat was new.

w HUI tHIC Olu lluJ NuD HOWt
When this old hat was new, the people used to
say,
The best among the Democrats were Harrison
and Clay;
The Locos now assume the name, title most
untrue,
And most unlike their party name when this old
hat was new.
When this old hat was new Van Buren, was a
Fed,
An enemy to every man who labored for his
bread
And if the people of New York have kept their
records true,
lie voted 'gainst the poor man rights, when this
old hat was new.
When this old hat was new, Buchanan was the
man,
Best fitted in the keystone State to lead the Fed
raj clan
lie swore off Democratic blood should make his
veins look blue,
He'd cure them by Phebotomy," when this old
hat was new,
When this old hat was new, ('twas eighteen hun
bred eleven,)
Charles Ingersol did then declare by all his hopes
of heaven;
"Had he been able to reflect, he'd been a tory
true,
And neer had thought it reproach," when this
old hat was new.
When this old hat was new, of Richard Rush
twas said,
To figure well among the feds, he wore black
Deny this, Locos, if you please, for every word i.
true
Lincoln telegraph. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1836-1846, 1840-09-17

COINCIDENCE BEwEEN&THE PuLsATIoN
OF THE HUMAN BODY AND THE Hour or
THE Day. The following is from the Lon
don Sun. You will oblige constant rea-
der, and who has made the experiment, by
giving it place in your paper:-
"Seat yourself at table, having placed
your elbow on the table, attach piece of
metal, (say ashilingl to thread, hold the
thread between the thumb and first finger,
and allow the shilling to hang in the centre
Of tumber glass; the pulse will immed-
ately cause the shilling to yibrate like
pendulum, and the vibration will increase
until the shilling strike the side of the glass;
and suppose the time of the experiment be
that hour at which asa writing, between
halfpast six and half past seven o'clock,
it will so strike the glass seven times, and
having done so, lose its momentum and re-
turn to the centre.
II you hold il sufficient lenght of time
the experiment will be repeated; but not
until sufficient space has elapsed 10 con.
vince you it is most complete. need not
say the thread must be held with a steady
hand; otherwise the vibrating motion will
be counteracted.
AT whatever hour of the day or night the
experiment he made, the concordance will
be found the same. Jour. of Commerce.
This interesting experiment has been
thoroughly tested, and we can assure our
readers it is true in every point. 1t re-
quires a steady hand and mind intent up
on the object. Let our particular friend of
the Lowell Daily News try It and tell us
the time of day-Will your
Ed HERALD
Lincoln telegraph. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1836-1846, 1840-09-17
RELIGIOUS.
From The Boston Recorder.
Faults of PRAYERS.

Some of the faults of public prayers are
the followng:-
1. Doctrinal prayers, or prayers, design
ed to inculcate certain doctrines, which
are regarded as essential or important
But should prayer be thus converted in
to sermon? lisa prayer designed to teach
men, or is it not an address to God?
Q. Historical prayers, in which are
comprised long narratives for the iniorma-
ton of those, who may not be acquainted
with the detail of the facts referred to-
But is narrative the business of prayer-or
not rather petition?
g. Hortatory prayers, designed to stir up
the zeal of the congregation in regard to
some particular subject, which at the mo-
ment may be thought interesting.
A. Demumciaiory prayers, designed to
warn against certain errors or practices,
to put down certain sentiments, or to AVA
ken towards them indignant feelings; being
appeals to men, not addresses 10 God.
S. Prayers which have designed or
palpable bearing on individuals. The case
of the afflicted, who ask prayers, is not in
tended, though in regard to prayers for
them, some caution against too great par
ticularity is requisite; but the personality,
which may spring from desire to admins
ter secret reproof, or to bestow common
daton, some individual being expressly in
the mind of the praying man. But should
not public prayers be general-such, as all
Christians may join in instead of having a
secret aim for or against an individual!
6. Prayers of eloquencc, IN which there
is display of brilliant fancy and Of pol
ished and eloquent language, compelling
the hearer to say-"what fine prayer that
was!"
7. Prayers of familiarity, inwhich there
is an evident absence Of that sacred awe
and reverence, which should fill the mind
in every approach to God.
8. Scctdrian prayers, which indicate
very clearly an attachment to particular
sect among the multitude of Christian de-
nominations.
9. Long prayers, which weary and ex-
haust the spirit Of devotion.
There are those, who seem to forget
that public prayer is an address of compa.
ma of Christians to God;-all guilty and
needing mercy-all weak and needing d.
vine strengh-al either subject or exposed
TO calamity, and needing support and con-
solation-all breathing the same benevo-
lent and pious desires--all with hearts full
of praise to the Father of mercies -and
that praying is a different thing from
preaching and erhortation.
| ! IL L
Lincoln telegraph. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1836-1846, 1840-09-17


entered into the heart of man. the things which
God hath prepared for them that love him.
Eye hath not seen them-Oh! what can they be
There are beautiful things that the eye may see,
That paint on the memory tints and forms,
Till the heart with thrilling rapture warns.
Beauty, which Ian uage can never express,
God hath given the human eye to bless.
With her robe of green, see lovely spring
Comes, her garands of peerless flow rets to bring;
And she scatters them widely DER dale and hill,
From the mountains brow to the tiny rill
Wherever we look, some beauty we see
In the groves still shade, on the lonely tree,
In the dark blue oceans restless wave,
The river, whose waters fair green banks lave.
In the desert lone, or the fertile land,
In the armament, lighted by Gods own hand,
In the painless wild, or the crowded mart,
In the painters skill, or the culptors art
A nd, more than all, in the living face,
Lo beauty hath an abiding place
In the radiant smile the unthnkng wear
And the impress of faith on the brow of care.
These rejoice the heart already glad,
And cheer on his pathway the stricken and sad
How lovely the scenes that on earth we may see
What then can the beauty of heaven be-
1t hath eer been given to mortal ear,
One note of that melody to hear
And yet, how oft, to the sense hath been given,
Strains that seem to have less of earth than of
heaven.
The sprngbrd's soft and sprightly lay,
As northward and homeward he wends his way
The dash of the deep on the winding Shore
When the angry swell of the storm is DER
The sweep of the breeze at early dawn,
Der the forests clustering foliage borne
The little song of the tiny rill,
As it wanders down the gentle hill
The countless voices that fill the woods,
And gladden. and cheer the soltudes-
The gentle-night winds pensive breath,
Like an angel signing DER sin and death
The human voice, with its changeful tone
The merry laugh on the free air borne
The songs ofrejoicing, the anthems of praise
The harp's notes joined to the sacred lays
At eve, when day busy sounds are mute,
The soothing tones Of the breathing flute
Is there not in all these, resemblance even,
To the thrilling melody of heaven2
In vain we seek it--for, saith the Word,
The music Of heaven no ear hath heard,
In its low mysterious depths ofthought,
The human heart hath imagined 1t not
The mind, that aspiring and dreaming thing,
All yany doth spread her spell-bound wing,
When she seeks those mysteries TO scan,
Which have never yet entered the heart Of man.
The mental ycw can DER loveliness rove
That eye hath seen--are the scenes above
More radiant, more divinely fair,
Than those of our busy fancy are'
Then who would not long to leave this earth,
And seek the place ofthe spirits birth;
To enjoy the blessings which he hath prepared?
But all for whom hath Jehovah thus cared?
For those who have loved him, he formed that
abode
That they ever might rest in the home of their
God.
Those only, who faithfully serve Him below,
The untold glores of heaven can know.
III.
Lincoln telegraph. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1836-1846, 1840-09-17

Terrible Thunder Storm. Our place
was visited on Tuesday last with remark
able heavy shower, accompanied with ter
rlble heavy thunder and lightning. The
store Of MIR Fassett was struck by lightning
during the storm and out Of ten or fifteen
that were in the store, only two escaped
uninjured. -Four were badly burned, and
one, Mr. Rober; Roaks, killed He mad left
home but short time before, and immedi-
ately after being killed, vas conveyed home
in wagon, while the rain was yet pouring
down in torrents, and his family saw him,
who had taken leave but little before in all
the strength, and vigor OF manhood, pale and
lifeless. Banner.
Un,on, Me. 90,
Lincoln telegraph. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1836-1846, 1840-09-17

Pretty FAIR. Not long since woY-
thy mechanic of this place, who by pru-
dence and industry had put by enough to
purchase a small lot on whichto erect
workshop, did SO. The deed was made out
and presented to him and he wishing to
be sure all was made right, took it 10
lawyer and requested him to look il over.
On the lawyers pronouncing It right, he
asked him the charge: IA As You are a poor
man, will charge you but five dollars"
was the generous reply. Not many days
after this, the lawyer rode out in his car
rage, and when near the shop Of his recent,
y sheared customer, some part of his rig
ging gave way, which compelled hirpto call
blacksmith. The tnkering at the cat
rage took about as long as it did to look
over the deed. "Wbat' your charge, sill"
asked the lawyer As yon are poor man
ViH charge yos but fve dollars, grinned
the smutty blacksmith. The lawyer re-
coonizing his customer, handed him a five
dollar note and rode on.
[Pouehkeepsie Telegraph.
Lincoln telegraph. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1836-1846, 1840-09-17
WILLIAM II. HARRISON

The Skowhegan Sentinel is to be discon-
ued after this week II is no wonder the
paper can't live. The last number asserts
that Gen. Harrison was a black cockade
federaist and supporter of the alien and
sedtiou lvws. II died with a lie in its
mouth.
Lincoln telegraph. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1836-1846, 1840-09-17

against buying WRIGHT'S INDIAN VEGETA-
BILE Pills of any one who does not exhibit GER
ti6eate of agency signed by the agent for the New
England States and bearing date since January 1910
Lincoln telegraph. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1836-1846, 1840-09-17
NO. 20.
GENERAL WASHINGTON WAS A
FARMER.

Join adams was a Lauyer.
Thomas Jt.Gerson acos a LoegxY.
james Madison a0as La,ryri..
james Monroe was La,cyfr.
John Q adams IS a La,cyer.
.Andretc Jackson is La,rger
WILLIAM II. HARRISON is AZ
FARMER.
Lincoln telegraph. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1836-1846, 1840-09-17
POETRY.
FOR THE TELEGRAPH.

"Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have
entered into the heart of man, the things which
God hath prepared for them that love him.
Lincoln telegraph. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1836-1846, 1840-09-17

A kowledge of God is essential to true happiness
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-08-27
COrOner,s Once .

AUausT B.-An inquest was held ct No. "a Broad
street, on the body of Andrew Mclnzie, native of
ireland Ii appeared that the deceased was per
ter, and occasionally worked in the store Of Messrs
Dunscomb Il Beckwiih. On Tuesday he went up
and laid down in loft, and il was supposed he had
gone to sleep, but on sending to arouse him, it was
found he was dead. Verdict-Death from some
cause unknown
AT No % Frankfort street, on the body of William
Brown, who died of dropsv-Verdct accordingly
body OF VIM M'Cabe, who died suddenly, at his re-
sidence In the above street. On post IN ortem ex-
animation, it appeared that the decease ed had expe.
rIenced rupture of the left ventrice of the heart
The jury therenpon returned a verdict in accord.
ance with that fact
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-08-27

Aua D. Paucity Of Busireas We know not whe-
Their this delicious weather has induced Of the
stool pigeons ard their instrious copartners, the
thieves to evacuate the city and take refuge in the
country, or whether the presence Of three new JUS
tees has frightened them from their old haunts or
not but cerfss there has not been crime of
like a respectable magnitude committed lately, or,
II committed, nobody has been arrested for the Of
fence. Assaults and batteries, and petty hrcsnies
are. IL is true. rife enough in Gotham (; and the
tombs'' thickly peopled as ever; bat NO ks-
neyscker,' forger, or burglar. gets arrested now
days Ifthis paaeity Of business arises from de-
Q ease Of crime, why, we arc heartily glad OF IL;
bat IL Il is only allowing the thieves little summer
relaxation, why the sooner the indefatie sbes look
about them the better. Osy tvo complaints ysster-
day, and these too trivial
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-08-27

Texas TnApE-We learn from the copy Of let.
ter which as been furnished that, by the laws OF
Texas, the cargo Of vessel cannot be attached for
freight until the expiration Of 30 days after arrival
and that bill Of adipg is binding unless u bears
these regulations must be attended with great
venience when overlooked or not known by captains
of vessels arriving any Of the ports OF that country
As thew compelled lie in port undschargci for
three months and expose their vessels TO destruc-
ton by worms or to deliver their lading at the risk
of receiving no remuneration for their labor-or
should they refuse TO do either and return whence
they came, holding the cargo subject To their claim
for reight il frequently occurs that the value oil the
articles when they shipped is not equal to more
than half the expense oftrAnsportation.-M Re
gisfsr.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-08-27
MORNING HERALD.
5-See Jirsf page
Enlargement OF the Heraid--The Fail
business.

Enlargement OF the Heraid--Ghe Fail
business.
Our ARRANGEMENTS are rapidly maturing for the
enlargement of the HERALD to the extent OF nearly
one third over its present size. This enlargement
of our business-both in aud circulation
About the middle Of next month, the magnificent
d,uble cylinder press, with many improvement on
the present machine, will be flushed by the Messrs
Hoe, and will be ready for action We have hithcr-
to- almost every OCCASION beat all our contempo-
raric. in the rapdty Of issuing both extra and re-
gs!ar sheets-but "a the machine now con-
structing for us is finished we shall hereafter go
tar hey oud our past efforts
A great and curious revolution is now going on
in the newspaper press Of Nsw York, as well as in
the public taste. We have taken this olutien at
the food, and mean te follow il up. At this moment
the business arrangements are now making for the
approaching fall, winter, and spring. In own
business we begin TO feel already strong symptoms
of revival and Improvement alter dull and warm
sunner-and according to the opinions OF compe-
ten persons, the general business Of the city and
country will improve gradually from this time for
ward. We shoaii not at all be surprised TO the
prosperity of 1871 surpass every bodys expecta-
tons la the advertising line, from which We
gather one strong symptom, we know in our own
case that we sha require all the additional space
which an enlargement will furnish Ms.
With these remarks we desire our readers and
ad vertisers to bear patiently with till about the
middle of next onth-we will then be able 10 salts
~ all
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-08-27

FRoM sr. JouS.-Wc have received 81. John
IN. Ri papers to the 10Th inst. IL IL remarkable
that the by the Acadia reached SO John by the
steamer Nsrth Ame>fca by way OF Boston, eight
hours before u arrived direct from HALIFAX, although
the distance in a direct line does not exceed 12j
miles. The news by the Britannia, IL we rccollect
right, reached ~. John in about tweve hours from
Halifax Boston Ado.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-08-27
Correspondence of the Herald.l
SARATOGA, Aug. "a, 1910.
DEAN BENNETr-

DEAN BESNETr-
Since writing from Syracuse, have visited the
"Fais," and am happy to say succeeded in obtain
ing an introduction to Mrs. ]. T, Miss j. s.
B, Miss j. l. R, and the gentlemen who ac-
panied them their tour through that delight
fnl part Of New York. After staying some days at
the "Falls" we started for this place, and find it
beneficial to the health Of the ladies', as also the
gentlemen Of the party.
There is at this time good company here, part
foreigners, and great many would be "Autocrats"
but in Republic like this, it will not go down
Numerous enquiries are daily made why the mimi
table James Gordon Bennett did not stop at the
Springs on his way from f" Niagara" and a great
deal Of jealousy exists, respecting the Partially
shewn, in visiting the Falls, and not this place,
also, to which Immediately answered. that bust
ness was yourp plea
There is large ball at the U. 8. Hotel, tonight,
and You will please excuse my brevity. Twill write
you in day or two.
Your sincere friend,
In
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-08-27

PUBLIc BrILDfSss THrR SrRESern AVID
WEAEsEss.-The recent awful catastrophe at Al
bany should be lasting and solemn warning to the
public authorities in every city and town in the
Union not TO allow any public building, hall, court
house, theatre, church, bridge, or any description
Of building where large numbers Of people are likely
TO eonsregate, to be covered in, or used, without
having them inspected by competent and Jisiute-
rested judges, and pronounced perfectly safe in any
contingency.
The loss Of life by the fall Of the bridge at Albany
was truly awful; and the whole was owing 10 the
gro.s NEGLIGENCE Of the proper authorities Had they
done thsir duty. the bridge never would have fallen
1t would have been taken down. We look upon
the testimony Of few architects and Others as to
thu strength ofthe building, got mp by the parties
interested, an Insignificant affair, and Of little
value when compared with the whole sale risk
Such testimony was published certifying the
strength Of the JosePhs's bsilding. only . few
days before II fell That one was killed on tina,
occasion was not owing to the sense or integrity o
the certihers. similar certificate was published
just pre- vous to the fall of the Bruins wick theatre
Our object, in aludisg particularly to- this subject
at this tine, ~ to earnestly request the Mayor and
Common Council, to appoint committee 10 I'M pec,
all public buildipgs now in course Of erection IN
tbs city, a well all those that are erected vber.
large bodies Of people likely TO consregate, IN
ordertk we may not have 10 depore a oslami,ou.
destruction of human life, even twenty time. NOR.
awful than the recent catastrophe at Albany.
STEAMSHIP GRr.r wrsrsR~ for England, wa
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-08-27

AxoruCR FnHrRMAS SrfzED.-A letter from
sydney q. ID of 1lth inst. says" Fishing schoon-
.r Pallas Haskell, OF Gloucester, was captured and
brought into this port the eth inst by the cutter
John Louisa Wallace, Forester, commander. Tor
an alleged violation of treaty The vessel has been
stripped, and the officers and crew sent en- shore
The validity Of the seizure Is doubted, and will be
contested
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-08-27

IsprAS KLrEp.-We learn that an Indian was
killed last week in Gadsden county, by lad while
out deer hunting A small party Of men were IN
company but too great distance to come to his
sistance and take chance at others OF the party
The trail was pursued by detachment from Capt.
Buie's company; but with what success we have
Mt learned - FIorfdidn, iug. Is.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-08-27

There hs. been q destructive ERE AZ Green Bay
Lake Michigan. Seven stores were burnt. Th'
chief sufferers wer. Me-sr.. Whitney, Bartlett
Bruce. CeIburn, and Gilbert.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-08-27

Co,,rcryp LINE or TR.vEL.-A connected line
nj .,ase. and steamboats, will be established the
LIST of September between the Tuscumbis and the
immediate line TO Baltimore, when II 10 expected to
make the trip between these two places IN seven,
seven and q half, or AZ furthest eight days
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-08-27

GIS- VAUxHALL GARprS.-The Old Vauxhall appears
to be going ahead of all other places of amusement in this
city The house well filled last night and Master
CARROTS in his Negro dances well recevedhe and
Whitock alone worth your quarter. They both ap
pear tonight with Gardner, Heron, Mrs. Gardner and
Miss Clementne
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-08-27

The tewn &c Orange mass ha. been mulcted IN
the sum Of $500 and over, by Mr.. Moses Clapp,
in consequence OF his leg being broken by MS peing
thrown from wagon on a steep, narrow part Of the
road, where there was rail provided.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-08-27

sruso TO OEArB.-Mr. John Smith, Of Tyron
township Fayette county, Pa, died on the 18th inst,
aged 81 years. He was stung the back OF the
neck by bumblebees. while engaged in making hay
and died Of lock jaw about three days afterwards.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-08-27

ANOTHER RKvoLUrIoSARy HgRo Cow y
Married, at Mahon, Nova Scotia, on the 10Th nit,
ton in the evolutionary war; aged 81, to Miss Sarah
Reinef, aged p.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-08-27

The receipts of Coal at Corning, for the week end
ing 18th inst. by IN Corning and Bossburg Rail
road, was 600 tons. shipments during the same pc
Rod to Albany, Utica, Syracuse, &c got
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-08-27

RArLRoaos IN TrxAs.-The opening Of the Hons
ten and Brazos Railroad lately took place. The
event was celebrated with great enthusiasm at
Hon ston
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-08-27

TrRosg Powys.-This excellent actor commences
his engagement on Monday night at the Park in the
(" Irish Ambas sador' and the Irish Lion"
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-08-27

CITY OF AUSTIN, TExAs.--The whole Of the CITY
and lots not reserved for the use of Government
or by order of Congress, have been sold. The last
sale, says the Gazette, will bring about 4s 600 into
the Treasury.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-08-27

CAUrroS.-Two farmers in this State, west, one
Mr. Wilson of Riga the other o. Ontario, have been
shoekingly mutilated by being drawn into thrash
ing machine. The first died from his wounds.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-08-27

DAD Tammany Awake--OPening Of Cam
paign.
The Democr ratio General COMMITTEES had . meet
ing at Tammany Hall last evening, for the purpose
of appointing dell gates to the State Convention at
Syracuse ON Wednesday next.
The following gentlemen understood to have