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Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1841-02-23

TIE City Of Ca'ro.-Thc Sangamon
(liL) Journal says:
"A ship is now contracted for, to be
built at Cairo, the ensuing summer, de-
signed for a regular trader between that
city and Liverpool Start not reader
This is most certainly true and ten years
will hardly pass before ships from the
ocean will unload their cargoes at Cairo
city,-which city will then be a port Of
entry, and viii take that rank among the
cities of the West, to which her unriyalled
Position-unrivalled in any portion Of the
world-wiIl enttle her.
We add to this article the fact that the
embankment, which will enclose about
1900 acres, will be completed in June; af-
ter which an overflow Of the city will no
longer be apprehended."
This embryo city-we believe it already
has a charter-situated at the extreme
southern point Of Illinois, on the peninsula
formed by the junction OF the OHIO and
Mississippi rivers.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1841-02-23
ward. 1t appears that the nails conducted

ward. 1t appears that the nails conducted
1t through the pine floor into the iois;s.
The poin: OF The silver cap was melted
This we suppose was occasoined by the
crowding of TIE fluid TO get down the rod;
but if there had been more points, probably
no fusion would have happened, and the
stove pipe have been projected
No traces Of the lightning whatever,
could be discovered on the oak pins, al
though the wood was in contact with the
rod; and neither glass nor any other sub
stance employed to prevent the scattering
OF the fluid. We infer therefore that all
such apendages are useless and that it is
quite as safe to laslen the rod to the bnild-
ing as TO have it stand of at "a Distance
1t must be even safer unless The upper part
leans against the building.
Theprejud,ce against painting such rods,
appears to lie uniounded. We presume
indeed thst paint is not more Objectionable
than rust.--Ncw GeneSsee Farmer.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1841-02-23

Ihe Oregon Territory. Mr. Inns
bill to assert and maintain the autborit, Of
the United States in the Oregon Territory
which the encroachments Of the British in
that quarter have made absolutely neccs-
sary, provides for ascertaining and fixing
The boundaries of the United States on the
Pacific frontier, and for the establishment
OF chain of military posts between Fort
Levenworth and the Rocky Mountains--
1t grants one thousand acres of land to
every white male inhabitant Of the terrific
ry, who shall cultivate and use the same
tor five consecutive years, and au,horises
the appointment Of an Indian agent, with
a salary of fifteen hundred dollars. TO su-
pcrintend the interest Of the United States
with any Indian tribe west Of any agency
now established.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1841-02-23

Tie ruins Of Palenque. I'VE have hith-
orto alluded TO the mission Of Mr.. John l..
Stephens Of our city well known by his
travels in Egypt, Arabia, Syria, Russia,
&c. 10 Central America, with q view to an
investigation and description of the vast
and wondrous ruins Of an ancient, world
forgotten city, near the present village of
Pa!cnquc. A recent Balize paper has the
following paragraph: -Neu Forkcr.
Messrs. Catherwood and Stephens. gen
ti7men who lately visited us on their way
TO explore the ruins of PaIcnque, after under
going many privatlons incident to their re-
searches. have arrived safely at New York
after @aferng much from stress Of wealth
or. We understand they intend shortly
giving To the world the fruits of their disco
vcries, which cannot but prove Of immense
interest, when we consider the subject to
be treated of; for what can more oslonish
the human mind than 70 hear that the de-
serted ruins of an enormous city have been
discovered, equal in size 10 three modern
Lo0dons; and that 100 built Of materials.
the immensely and durability Of which ap-
pear almost fabulous to modern architects?
The name of this mighty mass Of departed
greatness is absolutely unknown either to
the aborIgincS or present race, and what
is more wonderful, the very existence Of
such a city, is absolutely unmcntoncd by
any ancient writer. The city is named
PaIcnQue given It from that Of an Indian
village, situated IN its immediate vicinity
1t lies in billy Province Of Mexico, bor-
dering on Pcten: The site is remarkably
we!I-choscn two opposite plains Of i'm
monsc extent, shelving gradually towards
each other, but divided from approXima
ton by noble river called Usumacipte
unite in forming a noble landscape
on an open plain which gently dcccnds
from the mountains; the graceful PALM
towering ccdors, the nowery Cieba, ha-
wing now usurpcd the abodes of possibly
preadamite Princes, and marble halls, and
whore beauty was wont to rcpose and lis
ten to the falling Of transparent fountains,
are now tenantcd by the wild beasts Of the
forest; a Geld will thus in all probability
be thrown open TO the moralist. philoso-
phor, historian and novelist, for sa:pass-
ing in point Of interest the vauntcd pyra-
m.ds Of Egypt or the dim cities Of Hcrca:
lancum and scientific attractions
which are in all likelihood in fair way
Of being generally dilIused throughout the
civilized world.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1841-02-23

Renaissance Of the late acar.-A writer
in Western paper, who was staff Off
Ger in volunteer corps called out by the
patriotic proclamation of Gen. Smith, gives
an account Of divers causes other than The
love of our country, the love of glory, or
the love Of fight, which induced men to
leave their homes and their friends for the
field Of battle and the chances Of war.
One Of these heroes discourscd to the fol-
lowing effect:
If Hannah had not been so snappish,
and made me du all The miIkin ard churn-
in tew, shoul never have been here. She
told me she guessed I'd be sorry listed,
but she druv me TO distraction I'd rather
stand the bullets than her etarnal cattcr Of
tongue, knives and forks and tin things.
If she is wilder it's all her own folt.
Tell her Jew dream about her and the
baby sometimes-I kalkalatc all things arc
foreordained tn all eternity, and if die in
fghtin | shant have the expences tu pay
off long spell Of sickness good by. l.
Phralm; YOU hant got no more tobacker
than will dew you at hum, have We 2"
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1841-02-23

An Extraordinary Man dead. 1t is
stated that Franca, Dictator Of Paraguay,
died on the Goth September last. A junto
Of five members Of the Legislature have
succeeded him in the Government Fran
cia caused himself to be declared Dictator
in 1914, and his management of the af-
fairs Of the Government over which he
presided, was marked with wisdom TO the
day of his death. He was truly an extra
ordinary and acorfhy TYRANT-lor tyrant
he was in the most extreme sense Of the
word
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1841-02-23
LIGHTNING RODS

Last summer during a thunder storm,
the lightning rod attached to our house,
receisda very heavy stroke of lightning
the sfack was tremendous but we on
" mention it at this time on account Of the
practical differences TO be drawn from the
circumstances.
The rod is fire eigfhs of an inch in d.
ameter near the top, but sir cighths Of an
inch beIow,-in two pieces Scrc1ced togeth-
er, with a single point on the top capped
Nth Silrer. 1t is upheld by large oak pins
eighteen inches long, driven into the frame,
and the rod passes through them near the
outer end. 1t is painted to prevent its
rusting Near the surface Of The ground
i, begins TO slant from the house, decends
into the earth, and terminates in bed o.
charcoal SIR feet deep. which extends still
farther from he building.
This fixture has been found sufficient
with slight exception, to letoff'a discharge
that shook the whole neighborhood The
exception follows A stove pipe twenty
feet IN length, entering the chimney JUS:
under the roof, ten feet below the point of
he rod, and three feet from it,-rcceived
n small portion of the fluid, which passed
through two chambers in succession on lis
way 10 tho cellar. Two ioists under the
stove were very slightly shattered, and a
few panes of glass broken by bursting out
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1841-02-23

Fashions at Washington. A lady cor
respondent Of the Cincinnati Chronicle,
writes as follows concerning the fashions
at Washington, for the present season.
They may be interesting to our readers:-
- Great attention is given by the fash
ionable TO the article of dress. Velvets are
much in vogue the prevailing colors be-
ing blue black and crimson. Cloth walk
ing dresses are also fashionable, though
but little acd7king is done where carriages
are 50 abundant. The novelty of the sea
son is the introduction Of very small, plain,
fat gilt buttons on dresses. They were
first confined to the cuffs, but lately nearly
every dress has three rows on the body
also. De Lains are growing out Of use,
asbuttons make no contrast on fancy goods.
They look to the best advantage on blue
black veIvets for indoor dresses, and on
blue cloth for carriage or walking habits.
The most admired morning dresses are
made of velvet, very full in the skirts ight
sleeves, with embroidered cuffs, twelve
buttons on each cuff, twelve in the centre
row on front, and eighteen on each Of the
outer rows-thc latter gracefully curying
to the shape. These dresses are extreme
Iy beautiful, and as the rage for gilt but
IONS is every day increasing, they will no
doubt continue long in use, for nothing can
be prettier for dress ornaments"
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1841-02-23

$1,000; do on leave $1,000; surgeons
from $1,000 10 81, ZOO, according to their
term of service; assistant surgeons from
%05O 10 $1,000; chaplains at sea $1,000;
do on leave $500; passed midshipmen at
sea $3.50; DO waiting orders 5000; midship-
men at sea $500; do on other duty $3.50;
sailing master of 4 ship Of line at sea ST.
100; do on other du:y 81, 900; professors
of mathematics 1920; teachers Of naval
school $3.50.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1841-02-23

Georgia Sih,-Tho Macon Telegraph
says, " Al the late term Of the Inferior
Court in this county, one Of the Judges
appeared on the bench in silk stockings,
silk handkerchief. &c, made by his own
family or some Of his friends, the produc-
ton of their own cocooneries. The next
day another of the judges, A. E. Ernest,
Esq, appeared in a FIJI suit Of silk, Tin
GLIDING coat. vest, pantaloons, stockings,
pocket handkerchief, and stock, produced
and manufactured wholly and entirely by
his fami!y."-New Gcncssee Farmer.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1841-02-23

Tie g Ten Tribes. DR. Grant, who
has been laborng among the HISTORIANS
in Persia, was the first European or Amc-
rican who in Modern times has penetra-
ted and explored the mountain regions in
habited by that people. He is about to
publish book, whick will contain the i'm
portant additional geographical and his,o-
rcal knowledge he has obtained Of that
part Of the world. He has gathered evil
dcnce abundantly satisfactory to his mind
and conclusive to the minds Of many ORR
entail scholars and others to whom they
have been submitted, that these Christians
are the lincal descendants Of the lost ten
tribes Of Isreal, about whom so much has
been written Of late.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1841-02-23
CAPTURE OF A SLAYER.

C+AI CAI- oF II SlIAf Ella.
The New York Commercial ADVERTISE
publishes the following extract from a let
ter TO a gentleman of that city, dated St.
CroiX, December 30th.
bcheld this morning. ia company with
several gentlemen, one Of the most horri-
bic sights my eyes ever encountered. An
English brig of war which cruises in the
vicinity of Porto Rico, while running from
ST. Thomas to this island, observed at Z
considerable distance a small dirty looking
craft, which would not have been suspect
ed as SLAYER but from the numerous men
seen upon her deck. After short chase
the brig came up TO her, and from her APP
pcarance the commander of the brig was
satisfied she was no SLAYER, but concluded
that after having the trouble of giving her
Il chase they might as we'll search her
On opening the matches they found the hold
crammed with negroes from 8 to II years
old. stark naked, with their heads shaved.
The crew of the SLAYER was Immediately
taken on board the brig. and the SLAYER
manned and brought into this port.
THIS morning, after breakfast, we enga-
ged boat and went along side OF the sla-
yer, and conversed some time with the lieu
tenant in command, on the subject of his
vocation.
Several Of the little sufferers were very
i'll, and one died last night. They were all
placed around the sides of the vessel, and
as we approached they grinned and waved
their hands at us, apparently quite happy
and pleased with their liberty on deck
do not regret that | took the trouble to
sec them, but never desire 10 see another
such horrible sight. The cargo belongs
to a Spaniard at Porto Rico. whose loss
viii be 100000. The brig has just fired
salute, which has been answered from
'hc fort, and she is departing for Porto Ri
co, hence the SLAYER will be sent 10 Ha-
vana, where | suppose these unfortunate
creatures will be apprenticed to Spanish
masters.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1841-02-23

Remarkable Increment among the htens-
perote.-The Pilot and Transcript of Bal
tmorc, gives the following remarkable
statement OF a temperance movement in
Baltimore.
Ii appears that, about nine months ago.
six or seven men, who had been in the
habit OF drinking, even to intoX;cation, for
long series Of years, and who had wasted
their substance, brutaliZed themselves, and
injured their families, formed resolution
while in dram shop. and amid the tempt
ing fumes Of liquid poison that had so long
pasied their reason, they would never
again touch, taste, or handle any intoxica-
ting drink. These men at once formed
themselves into a ''total abstinence socic-
ty," and by persuasion, succeeded in get
ting few other notorious hard drinkers
to IoIn with them. Once a week they held
meetings, and at almost every meeting,
new applicants for membership would pre-
sent thcmscivs, anxious to secure the po-
wer Of social influence TO aid them in do
ing what they had so often tried to accom-
plish by individual resolution. Soon the
number of these reformed drunkards rose
to fifty, and every additional member in
creased the additional strength. If any
one wayered, It was at once seen, for the
eyes Of each was upon his ncighbor, and
the wayering one found himself instantly
supported and brought back TO his firm re-
solutions. By rapid accessions, the soci
ETY. continued to grow, and it now numbers
nine months from the time Of It's formation
over two hundred members. the greater
portion Of them men, who, for years, had
hcen habitual drunkards.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1841-02-23

United States Nary--The number Of
vessels in our Navy is fifty six, viz: eleven
shIns of the line, twelve frigates of the
first class, two rrigatcs Of the second class,
twenty one soops of war. four brigs, and
eight schooners. In addition to the above,
there arc two steam vessels, Missouri aad
Mississippi.
The number Of post captains in the ma
w is fifty five, the Oldest in rank being
James Barron. The number Of masters
commandant is also fifty five of lieuten-
ants 900; of passed midshipmen 19l +; OF
midshipmen 23l; Of surgeons 6l; ofpass-
ed assistant surgeons Il; of assistant sur
geons 81; ofparsers 81; of chaplains: Is
and of sailing masters %.
The pay of senior captain on sea
service is 81, 500 per annum;of do on leave
So. 500; captains of squadrons $4,000, do
on other duty So 500, do off duty $4,000;
mastercommandants in sea service 50, 500;
do on leave Of absence 81 500; lieutenants
commanding 81, 500; do on other duty
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1841-02-23

The E3and Of Chusan--The Island re-
lerrcd to in the accounts from China as
likely TO be occupied by the British, and
called Chusan, Gin the Gazettecrs Teheon
cham is near the west coast of China, and
belongs to the province of Tchc- kiang, of
which the following account has been
taken from the Gazetteer The Island
itself is about 81 miles in length, and to
10 in breadth. The Tche-kiang is bound
cd north and northwest by the province Of
kiangnan, east by the sea, soaih in length
from north to south, and from 100 TO $50
in breadth. 1t was formerly the residence
OF some OF the Emperors, and is one of the
most CONSIDERABLE In the empire, on account
oil It's maratime situation, extent, riches,
and the number Of lis inhabitants. The
air is pure and healthy, and the plains are
watered by a number Of rivers and canals,
kept in good order Whole plains may be
seen covered with dwarf mulberry trees,
which arc purposely checked in their
growth; and prodieious quantities of silk
worms arc bred. The principal branch Of
trade, therefore, consists in silk and stufiS;
and those in which gold and silver are in
GcrmXcd are the most beautiful and most
esteemed in the empire. The tallow tree
grows here, and Il species of mushrooms,
which are transported to every province
in the empire. In Tche kiang, there are
rcckoncd to be IL cities of the first rank,
- of the third, and Is fortrcsses. Popu-
Iation, 1000. Hang tcheou lou is the
capital.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1841-02-23

Tunnelliag under tie Mississippi
There is a proposition to tunnel the Miss
issippi river at New Orleans, the arch 10
be made OF cast iron, instead Of stone.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1841-02-23

Tho celebrated Prussian University, at
Berlin, numbers at present 1888 students,
Of whom 396 are pursuing the study Of
Theology 447 Jurisprudence, 4O4 Medi-
cine, and 800 Philosophy. About 500 Of
them arc foreigners, The royal library
has been augmented by GOALS volumes
during the last ten years.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1841-02-23

The Massachusetts Legislature has put
the license question TO rest for the session,
the House having resolved by great ma
jority that it is inexpedient 10 legislate on
the subject.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1841-02-23

Canada. 1.-The 10th OF February is now
said 10 be the day fixed on for consumating
the union between Upper and Lower Cana
da. That too is the anniversary OF the
nuptials between Her Majesty and Prince
Albert.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1841-02-23

The number of Irish tee-totalers is now
$500, 600
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1841-02-23

give them another most unmcrCiful and un-
precelentcd ttrashing. Yours,
SENECA
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1841-02-23

Sgd accident at ProUidence.-O Fri
| day morning, at 9 O'Clock, the steam boiler
in the India rubber manuFactorv of Lean
der NJ. Ware, on Fountain street, exploded
with dreadful effect. The boiler, twenty
feet long by two feet diameter, was thrown
out OF the building, and over the houses on
the opposite side of the street The build
! ing was so much shattered, that it fell. In
the story over the boiler, were twelve fc-
males at work, who were thrown in vari-
Gus directions about the room, and several
of them badly hurt and stunned The
| building took FIRE instantly, and being filled
with the most cOmbustibIe materials, was
very soon enveioped in flames. With great
difficulty the females were all cXtrcated
from their perilous situation, except one.
little girl about thirteen years old, who
persisted. She was seen and called to By
the people outside, and might have Ieaped
| out and been saved, but appeared entirely
bere(t of her possession, and at that time
it was impossible 10 lay hold OF her. She
persisted therefore amid the deepest grief
of all who were present. She was mem
Der of the Sabbath School connected with
the Rev. DR.. fuckers church, and so
large circle of teachers and children, and
other friends are mourners at her death
Another young female was very danger
ousIy burned. The engineer who was
standing by the side Of the boiler when il |
exploded, was unhurt, and two other men
who were near. escaped with very little in |
jury. 1t is said that the water had become
exhausted in the boiler. and that the explo-
sion took place the moment the water was
let in. The catastrophe produced very
deep sensation IN Providence, and the clti-
zens will not fail TO institute a rigorous in I
int
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1841-02-23

The militia Of Maine embraces over 10,
900 men.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1841-02-23

Consumption Of spgar-1h he LOUISVILLE
Advertiser estimates the consumption of su-
gar in the United States at 200. 600 hogs
heads per annum, or one hundred and
eighty millions of pounds. Taking the
cost 10 the consumer at the average rate
of seven cents, we have the sum Of S12,-
600, 600 paid yearly BY the nation for the
use of this valuable and now necessary ar
tclc.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1841-07-22

COMMERCIAL RECORD.
BALTIMORE MARKET.
From the Baltimore American Of Jnly

from tRe DIGtMOTe AReTfcuN OF any ~.
CATrLE-The offerings of Beef Csule at the
drove Yards this morning reached 400 head, oi
whic- oveI 100 sold at S. to Sc so per 100
lbs as in quality.
Flour There is but limited demand for How
ard Street Flour, and the price is without change
II Ilders generally Offering to sell good standard
brands from stores al IS so but have not heard
of any sales to day. We not able to give o de-
finite rotation of the receipt price. Sales of fresh
ground Sueqnehanna at 1915.
WHEAT Sales OF several parcels of new Mary
land and Virginia Whest., of good quality, at II
a ll9 cents. Sales of Pennsy lvania, old to-day al
ll8 a 100 cents.
RrE-A sale of Pennsylvania Rye to-day at GO
cents.
CoRS We note sales of yellow Md. Com to
day at 60 Ga cents. and of white at 81 GO cts
a lot of Pennsy lyania yellow was also sold to-day
At 60 cents.
O.Ts.-No change in the price of Oats. Sales
Of Maryland to-day at 46 AZ cts, and OF PennsyI-
vania at so cents.
BAcoN.-The transactions in Provisions con.
fned entirely TO Bacon, which continues with only
a fair demand at last weeks prices.
NnIsxEY.-We continue to quite bids. at 90
cents, and bbls at % cents, with better demand
and more G,mness in the market. The wagon
p,cc nf bbls il 90 cts. exclusive of the barrel