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who are now engaged in preparing expressly
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lures, on National and Historical events;
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Picture of the Baptism of Pocahontas.
p. F. Rothermel, j. =. Frankensteln
S. S. OSgood, ofBos. |. Williams, &c. &c.
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Shakespeare before Sir Thomas Lacy. he has
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aleiv on Ms arrival. Mr.. Wan. J.. Tucker. Of
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Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1842-07-20
From the ST. LOUIS Neto Era Of The 5th.

One OF those shok,ng disasters which so
frequently occur on STEAMBOATS, in this
country. happened on Sunday morning
last, near the mouth Of the Missouri -
Probably the most correct account which
can be obtained, is that furnished by Capt
Eaton Of The steamboat Iatan, who had just
started from alongside the ill-ialed vessel
in which the acct ent happened.
We annex III
"Steamhoat Edna collapsed both 1ucs
Of her larboard boiler at i past o'clock.
this morning, Sunday at the mouth Of the
of the Missouri river.
The Edna LANDED at the mouth about l
O'Clock this morning. The Iatan was
lying there, and the Edna landed on the
outside Of her, laid in such n position that
it was difficult for the latan to get away
from the shore. Howeverafter little lrob-
lc, the lalan got under way, and had run
three or four hundred yards, when the
Edna showed out from the shore. Her bow
could not have been more than ore humid
red feet from the shore when she collapsed
her tlues. Her engine had been working
out OF gear full half hour. and had not
been stopped more than ten minutes al the
very outside.
| was looking at the Edna when the
casually happened. and had observed her
some time before the accident, and did
not think he had unusually high sieam.-I am
OF the opinion that some ob ,lruction exist
ed either in the supply pipe. or in the force
pump; which prevented the usual quantity
of water from going into the boilers.
The number of wounded is SIXTY
THREE, mostly Germans. Some two
or three were thrown into the river ana
saved, and it is supposed that two or lnree
others were lost. The cabins oil the Edan
and Iatan are filled with the wounded, and
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1842-07-20

EXPANDING CANNON BALL-This is
the name Of a new weapon of destruction
invented by Mr.. William BraIs of Boston.
lie has made experiments with it at Wash
lng'on, which have completely satisfied The
President and several officers in the army
and navy Of It's power. The times saws
that at the moment Of leaving the gun it
simultaneously expands TO the extent Of
three or four feet, and is capable Of ma
king hole Of more than that size in The
rigging Of an encmy's ship. A few of
these shots would completely cut up the
rigging Of a vessel and disable her. Ono
shot could cut down four men with the
most perfect ease.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1842-07-20
FROM TEXAS.

The steamboat Neptune, arrived al
New Orleans on the 18th inst, bringing
late dates from Texas. We copy the fol-
lowing from the Picayune:
The cottou crop ais over The new Repub-
lie is said TO be very Furnishing.
There are still nearly 400 men at Cor.
pus Christi under Gen. Davis, aud they
are represented as spending their time in
'ingioT;0333 :aacllvity. They have some 20
Mexican prisoners with them, men o! some
standing from he other side Of the Rio
Grande. Presiden, Houston had sent an
order to release them, which, it is stated,
was not o3eyed. The prisoners are we'll
treated. however, fareing even better than
the Texans. By many in Texas it is
thought the Invasion OF. Mexico will be
postponed indefinitely; others again, sur
mise that it is Houston's intention to give
the volunteers chance in July Of looking
al the fertile plains and valleys on the 9th
or side Of the Rio Grande. Whatever
his intentions are, we believe that he keeps
them pretty well TO himself.
A notorious murderer, named Lynch,
was lately lYnched; hung without Judge or
jury, at San Felipe. He had killed one or
two citizens, and wounded and ihreaterit1
the lives of others.
The Texan privateer Washington, re.
Gently captured sent into Galveston the
schooner Mary and Elizabeth. She was
landed with ii large quantity Of powder,
lead, and other contraband articles Of war,
together with coin. A dispute has arisen
whether she was a Mexican or an United
States vessel, which has not yet been set
tied. The Mary and Elizabeth was bound
, to Vera Cruz from New Orleans.
A party Of fifteen men recently lef,
Austin for the Upper Colorado and region
of the San Saba. in search of silver mines,
known to be abundant in that section.
Capt. blossoms company Of mounted
men have left Austin on Il tour into the In
dian range, though IL country Astounding
with buffalo, deer, bear and honey.
The crops on the Upper Brazos are
highly promising, having been recently
visited by plentiful rains.
Hon. John Scott, Recorder Of the city
Of Houston, is dead.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1842-07-20

LATE FROM Mexico. BY the British
Royal Mail steamer Teviot, at the Bolize
from Vera Cruz, we have received full
files The Vera Cruz Censor up TO the 9th
inst, and the D!ario del CODE rno Of Mex
leo to the lst Our correspondent informs
us that Spanish lrigate and brig of war
are now ying at Sacriticios, and that the
Spanish Government will not recognize the
Texan blockade on any account. An Eng
fish man Of wac was lying az Sacrifcios
The Mexican steamer and schooner Of war
are still lying under the guns Of the castle
Of San Juan de UlIoa. The report was in
circulation that they were going into Ha-
vana for repairs, although many thought
they would not dare venture out.
Bocanegra, the Mexican Minister Of
Foreign Affairs. addressed "A letter to the
Hon. Daniel Webster, Secretary Of State
of the United States, under date of May
3lSt, in which he demonstrates, in The name
of this government, against the favor
shown to citizens of this country who vol
unteered TO assist the Texans, and com
plains bitterly of the inaction of the Amer
lean Government in this matter. Such
conduct, he asserts, is contrary to the most
sacred rights guaranteed by the law Of ma
tons. He concludes by hoping that aml-
cable relations may continue to be pre-
served between the two nations whom ma
ture has destined to rule this vast and fer
tile continent.
The M ,xlcan press appears TO be Of the
opinion that Yucatan is Discontinued with
her present condition, and could be easily
induced 10 join the Mexican Confcde'acy.
~ O. Pic.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1842-07-20
NEW SPAPERS.

There is one thing Of which we wish 10
remind our friends, and that is the neces-
sity as we'll as the propriety of countenan-
cling and supporting Their own local press
instead Of, the hebdomidals of the large
cities. It every one in the country, who
can afford it, would subscribe for our paper.
we. could afford TO enlarg. our see, and
devote the greater part Of our Time to its
management, which is now necessarily
otherwise employed. OF this narrow and
Liberal policy, we think we have reason
to complain. Give US the necessary en-
enlargement, say we, and you will have
no cause 10 regret it. But with meagre
patronage, grudgingIy bestowed, we nave
no "stomach for the fight" We do not
appeal to the generosity of our friend.
what we ask is simply, in our view, an act
of justice, which we have right to de-
mand at their hands. The expense, trou-
bic, and vexation Of publishing IA country
paper, can only be realized by those who
have undertaken it. With patronage
such as is IN the power of our friends TO
bestow, it would be our earnest endeavor
to render them an adequate return for their
assistance; but as matters are at present
we certainly have no great incentive 10
renewed exertion We hope our friends
will profit by this suggestion, and that their
profit may be a sourcc OF profit 10 us--at
least sufficient one TO insure a comforta-
BILE livelihood which is quite as much as
we ever expect. CaiskjU Mes.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1842-07-20

they are receiving every attention from
The passengers and others, that can be be-
slowed upon them
A soon as the accident happcned the
ia'an dropped along side the Edna, and
'owed her 10 the Illinois shore, when Tho
Annawan took her in tow, and the Iaian
proceeded to ST. Louis with the wounded.
Every assistance which could be procur-
cd was promptly rendered on tho arrival
OF the coats at our wharf, three or four
hours alter the accident rhI scians.
were in attcpdance, and The wounded were
removed To me. Hospital, under the direct
ion of the Mayer, where every care was
taken Oft them. Yesterday. Monday )forfy
of them were conveyed to The grave. Since
that time, four more have expired, aud
others are in doubtful situation. The
whole number who were injured by the nc.
cldent cannot have becn uuch less than
eighty.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1842-07-20
JOHN JAMES AUDUBON

a lew years ago there arrived at the
hotel erected near the Niagara Falls, an
odd-looklng man, whose appearance and
department were quite ia contrast with The
crowds OF well-dressed and polohcd figures
which adorned that celebrated resort. He
seemed Justto have sprung from the woods.
Ills dress, which was made of leather.
stood dreadluIy IN need Of repair apparently
not having felt the touch of the needle
woman for many a long month. A worn
Out blanket, that might have served for a
bed, was buckrd to his shoulders; large
knife hung on one side, balanced by long
rusty, ln box on the other; and his beard
uncropped, tangled aud coarse, fell down
upon his bosom, as if TO connterpose the
weight olihe dark thick locks that SUD.
ported themselves on his back and should
crs. This strange being. to the Spe ctators,
seemingly haIf-cvllized, haI,savage had IA
quick, gIancng eye, an elastic, lirm move
ment, that would no doubt cut lis way
through tho concbrake, both Of the wilder
ness and Of society.
He pushed his steps into the Sitting
room, un,trapped his little burden, quietly
h'ONNb oiphtu !Oi INC itIlulOIu, anu lUcU
modestly asked Tor breakfast. The hos,
at first drew back with evident rcpugnancc
at the appacltlon, which thus proposed to
Intrude It's uncouth form among the gem
tcel visitors, but few words whispered
IN his ear, speedily satisfied his doubts
The stranger took his place IN the company
some staring, some Struggling, and some
even laughing outright.
Yet reader, theie was more il that single
man, thanin ali the rest Of the throng. He
was an American woodSman as he called
himself; he was true genuine son Of nature
yet who had been entertained with distnc-
lion al the tables Of princes; learned socie-
ties, to which the lie of Cuvicr belonged.
had bowed down to welcome his entrances;
kings had been complineutcd when he
spoke 10 them; in short, he was one whose
fame will be growing brighter, when the
fashionablcS who laughed at him, and
many much greater even than they. shall
have utterly persisted. Fromcvery hilltop,
and every deep, shady grove. The birds.
those living blossoms of air, will sing his
nume.-Thc lilIc wren will pipe it with
her matin hymn about our houses; the
orlole carol it from the slender grasses Of
the meadows; the turtle dove roll it through
the secret forests; the many-voced mock
ing bird pour it along the air; and the inn
perial eagle, the bird of Washington, as
he sits in his craggy home, far up the
blue mountains, will scream it TO the tenn
pests and the stars. He was John J.
Audubon, the ornihologisi.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1842-07-20

Mr.. GILLELAND's CHILDREN.-It will
be recollected shat party of Commanches
attacked the house of Mr. Gilleand, in
Arkansas, about two months since, and
killed him and his wife and carried off his
two CHI ldren. A gentleman who was with
the party that defeated the Commanches,
aud recaptured The children, has related TO
US the following interesting incident res
peciing them. After the Commanches had
fled, a party Of soldiers went to their camp,
and not finding the children, proceeded to
a neighborng thicket, where they found
them endeavoring 10 conceal themsel yes;
the lille boy. lad Of ten years, had been
wounded in the side by a spear. The
wound, although not mortal, was bleeding
profusely; but, Notwithstanding this, when
he saw that he was again in the hands OF
white men, he was almost frantic with Joy.
lie ...Hbed his ewes, and looked first at
one solder and then at another--at length
having satisfied himself that he was with
the white men, he exclaimed SO All! gen
tlemen, am glad you fought them other
gentlemen and whipped ih"m, COR they
wanted TO kill me and my little sister.'-
Yes added the little sister a girl of about
eleven years, they came to our house
last night and killed father in the COW pen,
and then came into the house and killed
mother. and carried US off, and wouldn't
give me nor my little brother anything 10
eat The soldiers almost shed tears
while listening to these artless innocents,
who had been rescued thus providentially
from the hands of their savage captors.-
We understand that Captain Burn has
kindly taken them into his family.
Houston (Icrasl Telegram.