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Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1840-09-08
An Interesting Experiment. We have

An Interesting Experiment. We have
already alluded 10 the discovery Of new
principle Of Of dscharging fire arms
On Wednesday last it was tested with a
new brass six FOUNDER, and in the presence
Of three commissioners, specially appoint
ed by the authorities at W ashington. The
two important points so long sought by
commanders Of this and other countries
namely the stoppage of the vent at the
time Of the discharge, so as to prevent the
escape of smoke, and remarkable rapidity
of explosion were fully realized. The ac-
ton of the lock and the discharge at the
muzzle were simultaneous.
We learn that the steel point became so
heated by the burning of the powder in the
chamber as 10 cause 1t to expand. A slight
difficulty in eXtricating it twas thus created.
By reducing it, we are assured this difficult
ty will be obviated. In other respects, the
experiment was fully successful. 1t is be-
lieved that the plan will soon supcrcede all
others 1t will not only take the place of
flint locks in the army, and the percussion
lock, as used in sporting guns. but it will
also be employed in heavy artillery. Should
this view be fully realized, the inventor,
Mr.. Shaw, cannot but reap a large share
of reputation as we'll as pecuniary profit.
Philadelphia Enquirer.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1840-09-08

Old Hockey. We have often heard per-
sons called "Old Hockey" but we were
not aware of what gave rise to the cogno-
men until the other day, when a friend in
formed US that an old gentleman used to
pass regularly every morning along the
Strand, wearing an od-fashioned coat,with
gaping pocket-holcs 'on the outside. 1t
scarcely need be added, that he was fire.
quently minus his pocket-handkerchief,b by
the time he reached Temple-bar. A thought
struck him, which he put into practice
He caused to be fastened inside Of his coat
pockets several large fsh-hooks, and, thus
prepared, off he went as usual. When
nearly opposite Essex street, he found a
sharp tug at his pocket; then turning round
sharply, there stood fellow making hor-
rid faces, and screaming out, with half a
dozen hooks stuck in his hand. All! (said
the old man, have caught you at last!'
Considering the punishment quite severe
enough, he let the fellow go; but ever az
forwards, when he passed the place, par
eel Of pickpockets used to cry out, There
goes Old Hockey "-London paper.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1840-09-08
New England Farmer.

Product from Manurcs. Experiments
in Germany have led 10 the following con-
illusions:
II given quantity Of land, without any
manure yields three times the seed en-
pIoyed, then the same quantity Of land will
produce
Fire times the quantity sown when ma
nured with old hcrbage, putrid grass, or
leaves, garden stutfs, &c.
Scren times when MANFRED with COW
dung.
Nine times with pigeons dung.
Ten times with horse dung.
Ttcelre times with goats and Sleeps
dung.
Fourteen times with human manure, or
bullock's blood.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1840-09-08
VI. Frank and C. Latham ShoIes, Editors.
TERMS

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Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1840-09-08

Young Men.-Most young men consid-
err it great misfortune 10 be poor, or not
10 have capital enough 10 establish them
selves at the outset in good business. This
is mistaken notion. So far from power
ty being misfortune TO him, if we may
Judge from what we every day behold, it
is really blessing; the chance is more
than ten to one who starts with plenty of
money. Let any one look back twenty
years, and see who commenced business
at that time with abundant means, and
trace them down to the present day how
many of these can now boast Of wealth
and standings On the contrary, how ma
ny have become poor, lose their places in
society and are passed by their own boon
companions, with look which painfully
says, | know you not!
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1840-09-08
The Farm of Bonaparte.-Mr Hill

The Farm of a BOnaparte.-Mr Hill,
who has lately visited Bordentown and Vi
cinity; says (in the ''Visitor'') that the
premises Of the late king Joseph, although
he has been absent in Europe for the last
few years, continue TO increase in exterior
beauty, and as the ground is in useful cul-
tivation must gain in annual production.-
The same buildings, whether Of brick or
wood, that were so trim and bright twenty
years ago, lose none of their beauty and
lustre. For more than mile in distance,
running alongside the old stage road, and
in sight of the present railroad is the high
picketed fence, through which is seen the
margin Of trees and shrubbery extending
as bank around the premises, and through
that are deserted the cultivated grounds
In one enclosure the deer are seen sport
ing among the trees-in another is ground
under cultivation Of the plough-in third
is waving wheat, or other grain or grass.
Barns and other building are erected at
suitable distance. The whole premises
are laid out either for ornament or use of
some sort. No part Of them seems to be
neglected.
From this description ii would seem, that
some Republican farmers might take les
son about the neatness, and tile fitness Of
things, from this royal tiller of the soil.
Boston Journal.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1840-09-08
,Serred Right.-A fashionable lady of

Serred RigM.-A fashionable lady of
more show than substance, residing in
Nassau street, New York, lately went in
to a thread store in the Bowery, and after
busying the clerk for about two hours. pur-
chased single spool ofthread. She thought
it too vulgar, however, 10 carry it home,
and requested to have il sent. No sooner
had she left the store than hand cart was
procured, the spool deposited in it, taken
to the door of her residence, and dumped
upon the side walk, after the manner of a
ton of coal-for which she was obliged to
fork over twenty-five cents. carriage mo-
ney. Some people won't believe this.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1840-09-08

Last Moments Of the Brother of Napo-
leon.-Berard the physician who attended
Lucien Bonaparte on his death bed, states
that he died as he had lived, confirmed
and consistent Christian, sustained in the
midst of the most grevous pains, "by the
faith which looks through DEATH" His
intellectual faculties seemed to acquire vi
gor as he approached his end, notwith-
standing the functions Of his stomach, his
sense of touch, of hearing and Of sight,
were wholly destroyed With him, "this
mortaP' seemed to have put on "immorta-
lity' even before the spirit had quit its frail
tenement. Such triumph is nobler one
than that of A usteritz.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1840-09-08

SCIENTIFIC DIsCovERIEs.-The follow
ing interesting paragraph is from the Lon
| don Athen8um Of the 18th ult.
From Berlin we have some further ac-
counts Of the mechanical process referred
10 by a correspondent, by which M. Liep-
mann takes copies Of oil paintings, ancient
or modern. Assisted by the pecunary
advances made to him by the Prussian 60
vernment, M. Liepmann has succeeded in
pertecting his process, and constructing
the instrument and presses necessary for
its application. They are said to be of
the simplest kind-and so easy Of use that
one who is an entire stranger to the arts
would lave no difficulty in executing the
copies-ffty of which, from a picture of
ordinary dimensions, may be obtained in
the space Of six hours The Prussian
government, it is added, are about to pur-
chase M. Lepmann's discovery, for the
purpose of giving it to the public. The
Paris papers also give accounts of another
remarkable invention-the results Of which
would indeed be of novel and very i'm
portant kind-and which would seem to
take one more away from the ancient list
Of impossible problems-that Of discover
ing tucrum or point d'appui in the air.
If this invention be correctly described,
there is nothing to prevent balloons being
at once adopted in lieu Of omnibuses we
shall no longer think it wise to oe among
the sneerers if perpetual motion and the
philosophers stone be once more introdu-
ced among the subjects of human research.
M. Eugene de Eresne, the inventor Of the
apparatus, of which such effects are pre-
dicted, has submitted his discovery, to
which he give the name Of Moteur Atmo-
spherique, TO the Academy Of Sciences,
which body has appointed commission
for its examination. The commission is
engaged in drawing up report, and it is
observed that the reporter, M.Arago, treats
the inventor with great distinction. Mean
time, the overt experiment, of which the
papers have cognizance, is the following:
A few days ago, small group of the learn
ed and noble. which included M. de Cha
teaubriand, NJ. de Tocquevilc, the Due de
NoaIlles and M. Ampe, were assembled on
the Quai d'Orlay, watching with great IN
terest the evolutons Of boat of singular
construction, which glided up and down
the Seine with and against wind and stream.
without oars or sails, and having as its sole
moving power q sort Of aerial wheel, where,
in boats hitherto belonging to this lower
earth, sail or a steam chimney should be
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1840-09-08

Profane Language.-Avoid those who
are profane and obscene in their language.
By too long associating with such youth,
you will by degrees habituate yourself TO
their language, and thus be. Stunned by
the virtuous and the good. When you
hear the name Of God irreverently spoken
by companion, set him down as an I'M
safe friend: and unless he break away
from this habit, in future have but little TO
do with him.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1840-09-08

A Horse and CAB in Shoe Shop.-A
horse with cab attached to him, on FRI
day last rushed into shoe shop in this
city, and ran the whole length of the store
and up three steps, near the rear, dispers-
ing the clerks as he ran, and was only
brought to halt after he had reached the
rear wall and ihrus: his head through the
window, up 10 the shoulders, breaking two
panes Of glass, aud severely cutting his lip.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1840-09-08

tenn has been tried in France and failed
We could not credit this announcement
because we had tried the system, and were
perfectly satisfied that it is capable of pro-
duclng results far superior 10 those Of any
other system, which has yet been tested
/ he following letter from the brother OF
the inventor, gives timely and satisfactory
| information on this subject.
philadelphia, Oct. 90, 1889.
d. LEE CHILD, Esq.
Dear Slr,-l received some days ago a
letter from my brother in Germany, who
writes to me the following regular results,
such as they are obtained on large scale
in the beet-sugar manufactures in Pollen,
South Germany, Ratisbon, Wayhausel,
Paris, Toulouse, &c. &C., and as believe
they will be interesting TO you, address
you the present for your Information.
To produce 100 lbs. of beet sugar Of the
quality, which is known in France by the
name of bonnie quatrieme, (good brown
there is required -
l. 1880 to 1900 pounds Of fresh beets,
such as they come from the fields.
2. $50 to 800 pounds Of stone coal.
3. 100 pounds of animal charcoal.
4. Il days works.
5. Lime, acid, light, &c. &c. for 223
cents.
TO this must be added the interest, the
use of the buildings, utensils, &c. &c
BY this method, the cost (prix de revi-
emit OF 100 lbs. OF this sugar is in Germa-
ny, owing TO the high price Of the raw
material, fir. 81 or 10, or s3 SO to 81 ;
and in the north Of France fir. 1920, or
about So 10, after deducting the price Of
the molasSes.
My brother has made the following i'm
portant improvements, which have COM
plelcly succeeded on a small scale for the
last five months. They are now brought
into operation in two of the most important
factories on large scale, and will, as my
brother thinks, succeed there also. By this
process a quality is obtained, which will
not be inferior to achiie Havana, more
valued than bonnie quatrieme, and the ex-
penses will be reduced to the folowing:-
q. 1850 10 % pounds Of beets, as above.
b. $50 to 800 pounds stone coal.
c. 16 to 20 cents animal charcoal.
IT, one uay 5 WORK, IL hours including
meaI-time.
{. Small costs, same as above.
And, what is Of the greatest Importance,
the stock capital, which is required for
buildings. utensils, &c. of the factory, will
be 3,perhaps smaller, the manufacturing
process more simple and Of consequence,
more certain.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1840-09-08

Ndmes.-Emma is from the German,
and signifies nurse, Caroline from the
Latin, noble minded; George, from Greek,
a farmer; Martha, from Hebrew, bitter
ness; the beautiful, though common name
Mary, is Hebrew, and means a drop Of
salt water, tear; Sophia, from Greek,
wisdom; Susan from Hebrew, lily; Tho
mas from Hebrew, twin; Robert from
German, famous in council.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1840-09-08

The Jews of New York city, are about
to hold meeting, TO consult measures re-
lative to the recent prosecutions of the He
brew race at Damascus. Some OF the
most wealthy Jews in the country, are ex-
pectcd TO be present.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1840-09-08
THE RIRT,E

LIZ oLbL1L.
1t is book of laws to show the right
| and wrong.
1t is book Of Wisdom, that condemns
all folly and makes the foolish wise.
1t is book of Truth, that detects all err
| rors.
1t is book Of life, that shows the way
from everlasting death.
1t is the most compendIous book in all
the world.
1t is the most authentic and entertaining
History that ever was published.
1t contains the most ancient antiquities,
remarkable events, and wonderful occur
rences.
1t points out the most heroic deeds and
unparalleled wars.
1t describes the Celestial, Terrestrial and
lower worlds.
1t explains the origin of the Angelic Ny
riads of human tribes and devilish legions.
1t will instruct the most accomplished
mechanic, and the profoundest artist.
1t will teach the best Rhetorician, and
exercise every power of the most skilful
Arithmetcian.
1t will puzzle the wisest Anatomist, and
the incest Critic.
1t corrects the vain Philosopher, and con-
flutes the wisest Astronomer.
1t exposes the subtle sophist, and drives
OWNERS mad.
1t is complete code of laws, perfect
body Of divinity; and an unequalled MARIA
tive.
1t is book of lives.
1t is a book of travels.
1t is book of voyages.
1t is the best covenant, that ever was
agreed to, the best Deed that ever was
sealed.
1t is the best Evidence that ever was pro-
cured, the best Will that was ever made.
1t is the best testament that ever was
signed.
1t is Wisdom to understand it; to be ig-
norant Of it, is to be awfully destitute i!
1t is the Kings best Copy, and the Ma
gstrate's best rule.
1t is the house. wife's best guide, and the
servants best Instructor.
1t is the young mans best Companion.
1t is the school boys Spelling hook.
1t is the learned mans masterpiece.
1t contains a choice grammar for no.
vice, and profound mystery for a sage.
1t is the ignorant mans Dictionary, and
the wise mans Directory.
1t affords knowledge of witty invention,
and it is its own Interpreter.
1t encourages the wise, the warrior and
the overcomer.
1t promises an eternal reward to the ex-
cellent, the conquerer, the prevalent.
And that which crowns all is, that the
AUTHOR,
Without Partially, and Without Hypo-
crazy,
"With whom is no variableness, nei-
Their shadow of turning" is GOD.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1840-09-08

Velocity Of Light.-Light has been prov
ed, by many experiments, to travel at the
astonishing rate of l94,lS miles in one
second of time, and comes from the sun to
the earth in eight minutes IL 1880 Sec
onds-a distance of s4,s13, 7s4 English
miles.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1840-09-08

The Enchanted Gun.--lt happened
some sixty or seventy years since, in the
land of pumpkins, that an honest old SIM
pleton, who had been sto trainin,' had
made money enough by throwing stones at
training cade, to get very comfortably
tuddled, even without draft upon his
purse of the -four pence ha' penny piece
laid by for that purpose several months
before. Some wags who had kept more
sober on the occasion than our hero, not
having had SO good luck at the gingerbread
gambling, loaded his gun to the very muz-
zle, with alternate charges of excellent
double battled and touchWood; and start
ing him homeward, took care to put red
hot nail rod upon the topmost piece of
touchwood. Uncle Ichabod, honest old
soul, shouldered fre-lock, and took up his
line of march for home. He had not
got far, however, before pop goes the first
charge from his gun-rather singular
thought uncle lckabod, but mere accident
doubtless; charge being left there care
lessly. A few rods farther, bang! goes
the second charge. Lord marcy says
Ichabod, 'this is tarnal strange swaggers,
but guess it didn't all go off the first time
or else it wouldn't go off again, would it
though?' He had hardly finished this di-
alogue with himself before off goes his
repeater again. my graciousn exclaim-
ed our terrified militia man, s the old boy
is in the gun. l never hard Of SIGH a
thing in my born days'-an exclamation
which he had hardly concluded before his
everlasting musket struck four; and Icha-
bod, having no longer any fellowship for
weapon possessing such continuity of
explosion, very prudently threw it over the
fence, and made rapid strides for the house
of clergyman, having now no doubt that
he or his gun was bewitched. The cler-
gyman himself was not without his doubts
on the subject; after Ichabod had testified
to the whole story, the truth Of which was
corroborated by several distinct discharg-
es from the gun in the place where he had
thrown it, which was within plain hearing
of the parties However, while the mat
ter remained sub JUDGE, the mischievous
caitiffs who had caused all the alarm, arri-
we'd with the offending musket, which made
its last discharge in the clergyman's pres
ence, and refused further service till re-
loaded 1t was never fairly settled, howe
yer, between him and lchabod, whether or
not it was a case of real witchcraft-a
matter which we are the first to put at rest,
by detailing these particulars.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1840-09-08

A ship has arrived at New York, from
Alexandria, Egypt, having on board four
giraffes and three gazeles, intended for a
Rlenagerie in the city.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1840-09-08
remain, Dear Sir,
Respectfully yours.

jus. SUI 70 AENDNOT1.
1t appears therefore that Schuzenbach's
method is already practised on a large
scale in France, turns out good brown SUI
gar at Il cost of less than 4 cents per pound;
and promises TO do still better than this,
both as 1t respects price and quality. Mr..
Schuzenbach's last results, as here desert
bed, are strikingly like those we obtained
IN working upon steam-dried beet.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1840-09-08

The Utica and Schenectady railroad cost
sl,600,000, and yields nett profit of Ia
per cent
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