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The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1843-05-11
FOR THE MADIsoNIAN.

Ma. EproR; Yesterday was an era in the hther-
to monotonous of the steam branch of the
val service. The public from several causes, had
been made aware, for time past, of the fact that
to them novel alteration in progress of execu
ton on board the steam frgate Missouri in the mat
ter of the smoke-stack Of her engine. My attention
first ait acted 10 the trial of these plans by the
usual appearances exhibited by steamers when fir
ing up" and my steps and inquiries, prompted by an
amateur curiosity have for learning something of
such essays, directed to the attainment of such
knowledge from some of the knowing ones.
was surprised, from slight limitations had al
ready heard of the principles involved, that day so
lowering and atmosphere heavy should have been
used for the trial Of the plan, and my surprise
was not essened when learned that these plans, yet
incomplete and unfinished, to be put to this Sc
test However as the results seem 10 have been
most satisfactory to all parties, both advocates for
and dissenters from the plan, the triumph of this eff
fort IN the cause of practical science, must be most
gratifying to Col Thompson, the Engineer-n-chief
and the designer thereof especially it d.
recly in contrast with the isolated position which
he has held in this most glorious struggle Of his for
the continuance of the noble steamer in commission
Notwithstanding the Instantaneous position Of
the ship, the long slumber Of her boilers the recent
packing of her machinery, the coal used, (the sweep
ings and refuse of the bunkers,) and the mngling
with il of worse fuel such as threw immense vol
umes Of dense smoke nearly far the Capitol
the plan, unfinished as ii was, allowed by all to
be brought to successful issue. Steam raised in
80 minutes, although the water in the boilers was
many inches above the upper guage- cock and the
engine worked to the admiration of the Captain, j.
T. Newton, ESQ., the commandant of the navy yard,
J. II. Auck, Esq; and, in accordance with the pre-.
viousy expressed philosophical deductions of the
able and talented Engineer in chief
The naval authorities, | understand anxiously de-
sire Colonel Thompson to go ahead and complete his
plans with regard to this steamer to the utter shame
of the " croakers" here and elsewhere; and Judge
Upshur that noble specimen Of nav.l secretaryship
will take pride in saying to the world, my Engineer"
has done this. Let hope that, in his absence, his
amiabe representative, the acting Secretary, A. r.
Smith, Esq.-a gentleman whose honors sit easy on
him, will grant all the facilities this great event de-
mands for its entire completion.
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telgenee TO the Herald office iancies his posi-
ton screens han from knowledge. Strange TO
say, we are satisfied we know him.
Since the article in Mr. Benefits paper Is
really written in good spirit and since, we
trust we perceive. under all the eccentTlcily OF
his editorial conduct, a iondness for Captain
Tyler, we will say. that we have not shadow
# doubt that wicked aud designing persons
have induced him TO be suspicious OF man
whom we believe to be, and he in his secret
soul almost believes TO be, the purest patriot In
America. Mr.. Tyler has no desire to purchase
votes for the Presidency, and has never made
one movement Of the kind He naturally
wishes TO have his friend, in office and his enc
mics out He naturally feels pleasure when
his friends establish presses for his defence, for
40 gentleman has been more illuminated. But
he has never directly or indirectly insligated
any such thing In truth, before ouI God, we
solemnly believe he would not desire an eec-
ton 10 the Presidency, unless that election was
ratified in the hearts of the People.
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From the republican and .4rglls.
CONNECTICUT.

The Message Of Governor Cleveland, Of Connec.
lieut. was submitted TO the Legislature Of that State
on Friday. In consequence Of confinement to his
dwelling at Hampton, the Governor was under the
necessity Of sending his message to Hartford, where
the Legislature is convened. 1t is strictly confined
to local affairs, and represents the public affairs ia be
in very favorable condition
During the past year nothing has occurred to
change the views expressed in my message 10 the
General Assembly in May last, TO which would
again respectfully refer you 10 favor of the abolition
Of capital punishment, and the substitution therefor
Of imprisonment for life. IN my judgment, so long
as the doctrine Of blood for blood shall continue To-
be tolerated by law, long will criminals, guilty of
the highest offences known TO our laws escape meri
ted punishment through the reluctance or unwilling
ness Of jurors TO be instrumental in taking that from
man which God alone can give. "
On the financial condition Of the State, the mes
sage says
3" We have cause for congratuaton that. amidst
the distress and embarrsssments which have
the energies and resources Of almost every section of
the country our financial condition has enabled ms 10
meet all the requirements Of liberal economy and
the means at our command for the education of our
youth have not been impaired or diminished
" The receipts into the Treasury during The year
ending the 3lst Of March last (ncludine The sum Of
sl0Si5 ~ received from the Treasury Of the n 8
amounted TO sl0l ,0i6 a. The expenditures during
the same peri q, have been s77,9Il Is; leaving q
balance in the Treasury of 500, l05 81. -
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surnrMr Counr on Lor1r,N.-The Picn,nnc

SUPREME CoURr or LouIsASA-The Pcayunc OF
the ID inst has the following paragraph, announcing
an interesting decision in the Supreme Court Of Lou
isians
by judgment ye terdsy il was decided that IL
loss be sustained by packing goods IN deceptive
ner the party packing tie article shall bc held
countablc for the loss In the case out Of which the
suit grew, cargo Of cotton bought here and
shipped TO England. II there found that the coli
ton IN The cene OF the bales OF inferior quail
~ TO that on the outside. deduction was there
fore made In the price, for which the shipper sued
the party making the original SALE and against whom
he got judgment
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SuKs.-On Friday we had the pleasure of examm.
ing assortment of domestic silks the most exen-
sve, perhaps in regard both to quantity and VARIETY
ever exhibited in this city, in the United States
These silks were manufactured by J. w. GIL NJ
Pleasant, Jefferson county Ohio, and they were c,-
celent both in color and quality. They compri,cI
webs Of superior yelyets, Powered and plain uslrug
dress silks, variety Of superior sans lowered anil
plain tissues, &c. We were surprised TO see the per.
lection to which Mr. Gill has brought this mauutan-
ture lie informs US that he has been engaged IN the
growing and manufacturing Of silk for five years, and
that he has been completely successful. lie keep,
about fifty hands regularly employed, and makes
about $500 worth Of goods per week-LousriH, Jour.
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kEEr ON YoUR Fr,NSTLs!-If the almost unver-
sal propensity OF our Aannels with the first warm
day OF Spring, exercises the same influence that il
generally does, the doctors may count upon a very
material addition TO their sick lists shortly During
the whole OF May, IN this climate, an under dress of
flannel Is almost indispensable for the preservation of
health. The weakly and valetudinarian-they who
are subject to affections Of the lungs, stomach or
oowels-who catch cold easily, TO use popular
phrase, or who arc liable to rheumatic pains from
slight exposure to cold or dampness, will experience
from following this advice the most beneficial results
There is one class Of persons who will experience
the best efecls from wearing flannel all the wear
round-we allude TO those who are exposed. from
their occupations, TO wet dampness or 10 sudden
alterations OF temperature. Flannel is the best dress
that can be devised for those who have begun to de
cline ~ years, and all who lead a sedentary life
The celebrated John Hunters receipt for rearing
healthy children was, PLENTY Of milk, plenty of
sleep, and plenty Of flannel This, had he added
plenty OF exercise, without which all the Others
would be OF httle avail viii be found equally efioa-
oious IN our own climate well q. in that of Crea,
Britsn.--S SUNDAY BULLETIN
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COMMUNICATED.
THE EXHIBITION.

Notwithstanding the uniavorable state of the wea-
ther there was good attendance a. 'h~~
y, -, wy evening, TO witness the exhi-
bition of the receptions practised by the Fakers
etc. The lectures are to be continued this Thurs
day evening, should the weather prove favorable.
From all that has been said by those who pre-
sent, their hghwrought expectations more than
realized. s.
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STEAMBOAT AcomESTs.--The Cincinnati sun states
that not less than quarter Of million Of dollars
worth Of property has been lost on our western wa
tiers within two months. Fourteen boats were lost,
mostly by being snagged the cost Of which was slGl,
600, the cargoes worth Ss5000-making total Jos.
Of sos 600.
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Col X. VI Johnson, who has been to the fHtbcsl
southern limit Of the Union now intends to tack about
and take a flying trip to the New England State,
Tie will pass through Pennsylvania his way, and
the politicians at Harrisburg intend giving him pub
lie reception.
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F. ON The Norfolk Beacon, May 0.
FIRST CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT.

The Sherlhs met yesterday at Smithheld. We
learn through gentleman from Smith6ed that MIR
Atkinson would get the return by votes.
ALBEMARLE.-The Charlottesville Advocate Of the
9th instant states Glmers majority in the district to
be 81.
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ron THE LADIES

THE subscribers have just received trunk "i
j very beautiful Bronze Satin and Lasting Cater
aud half Cater Boots, colored, fancy and drc.s
Buskns and Bronze Slippers which, with iheI'
former stock, makes their assortment very per ect
I he attention of The Ladies is particularly called
20 the above A. COYLE son.
may l0-3t
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BANK OF wasnrserox, May

THE President ADD Directors Of this Bank have
i declared a dividend Of three per cent out Of to
profits OF the last six months payable TO sockhodcrs
on demand JAMES ADAMS, Cashier.
may ll-3t
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Mor Golp.-Ihe Raleigh Register states that
Gold Mine has been discovered on the waters Of Mid.
die Greek, IN that county, by Major William p. Col.
Inns Of Raleigh, which promises rich yield Of the
precious metal.
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Y URNISHED ROOMS FOR rent, pleasant
L parlor and chamber Inquire st MIS- Ann l'ar
diners, on y street near Ninth may ~
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The United States ship Boston reached syd-
ney harLor, November 27th after voyage of
two months, from Macao. She encountered Sc
we're weather, and was obliged, in anticipation
Of II, 10 take the southern passage round New
Holland. She arrived at Taheti Society, Islands,
January 2lst, in 30 days, from Sydney. She
reached Honolulu, Sandwich Islands, February
18Th. The last accounts, dated March stb, leave
her at the last mentioned place.
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NAVY ORDERS

May 9-Lieutenant George NJ. Bache, coast
survey under Commander Gedney.
Passed Midshipman F. G. Haggeuy, do.
Do. do. A. II. Jenkins, do.
DO. do. R.N. Stembe, do
Lieutenant s. p. Lee, coast survey under
Lieutenant Blake.
Lieutenant John Dale, do do. do
Lieutenant Charles II. Davis, do. do.
Passed MIdshpman Sas Bent, do. do.
Do. do. J. b. Garter, depot of
charts.
Lieutenant w l.. Shuttleworth, of the Ma.
rines, detached from the Missouri
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1843-06-24

the sermons ought also to be preached in the
English language, a measure which found nu-
mcrous opponents. At length the first party
built a church of their own, which was dedi-
Gated in the English language, and peace and
brctherly love was accordingly restored
Five German schools were then founded by
the church, and in 1911 new organ was
placed in the building.
Peace from that time pursued the even tenor
ofits way until 1914, when number of young
members made second attempt TO introduce
the English language into the church. The
German disposed members, of course, opposed
this step bitterly, and finally document fell in
to the hands Of their adversaries, in which they
declared that if necessary they would defend
their church with their goods and their blood.
This gave rise to a persccution which terni-
mated unfavorably to the German party, many
of whom would have been imprisoned, but for
Simon Snyder, Governor of Pennsylvania, who
interposed his pardon. The German language
was continued in use in the church, and peace
again reignel supreme until 1924, when third
although also unsuccessful, attempt was made
to place ST. Michael's church in the possession
of the English minded" Already in the year
1910 the congregation had it in contemplation
TO build st. Paurs church, which now rears its
neat and unpretendng spire at the ~ f. corn
er of Brown and st. John streets
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1843-06-24
Model Farm.

The British Farmers Magazine for January,
farm, cultivated chiefly by boys, who are pur-
suing IA course Of education in scientific agr-
culture:
"perhaps the most successful example of
the capabilities of land, under proper manage
mcnt, in Ireland, and of the immense crops
which can be raised, may be seen on the Ma
tional Model Farm, under the Board of Educa-
ton, at Gasnevin, near Dublin. This farm,
strictly conducted on the improved system of
green cropping and house feeding, contains 80
statute acres and there were kept on it, during
the year, 80 head of cattle and 3 horses. 1t
supplies, on an average, ninety persons during
the year with farm produce, such as milk, but
ter, potatoes, and vegetables OF various kinds;
and furnishes the farming establishment with
pork, besides number otprivate families with
the above articles A considerable quantity of
vegetables are carried to market, and all kinds
of grain, which is abundant. There is at pre-
sent a crop of oats upon the farm, the produce
of l4I British acres. II is secured in eight
stacks, and is estimated by the best judges to
be equal to the average produce Of 30 acres
It stood perfectly close upon the ground, aver
age to "a feet in height, the head and ear
corresponding; the other crops, potatoes, tur-
nips Italian rye grass, &c. of like quality.
The manager conducts the farm on his own
account; pays G5J7 IS Sd. per annun of rent
besides other expenses, amounting in all to up
wards of fl0O per year, and we are informed,
and believe, he realizes a very handsome an
nual sum from il besides. He labors and man
ages it almost exclusively by number of boys,
agricultural plpils and teachers, who are there
in training ir the science and practice Of ag-
rculture AS test of what land is capable Of
producing when brought to its highest point,
there are few examples so appropriate as we
have in this particular instance there are,
perhaps more crops raised, more cattle kept
and fed, more human beings supplied with the
common necessaries of life, more manure ac-
cumulated, more employment given, and in
fact more money made on this spot of land than
on any other farm Of the came extent (conduc-
ted on proper scientific rotation of grain and
green crop in any part of the empire, or the
,oorld. Did the average land of Ireland pro-
| duce only one half Of the value, according to
| quantity, that is on this model farm, we would
hear no more of corn laws, tariffs, or want OF
employment amongst the people.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1843-06-24
Means of Becoming Broad Chcsted.

Muscular exertion tends greatly to establish
permanently fuller state OF the chest The
extent to which the chief muscles of the trunk
of the body are inserted into, or have their ORR
gin from the walls of the chest, is one cause or
this. In order that such muscles should act
with power we have to draw in larger guam
tty of air than usual and when we want TO
make a considerable effort, as in lifting hca-
w weight, we have To close the windpipe and
detain all this air in the chest. The walls OF
the chest the ribs, &c, then are stiftiy suppor.
ted by this bed of air, like distended bladder,
or air-cnshon. In this way, the chest can support
a great pressure and forms firm basis for the
vigorous action o! the muscles attached to it.
When longer continued but not so strenuous CT
forts are made, as in carrying more moderate
weight for some distance, and even in active
walking without any load, a man still keeps
his chest more than usually distended ; hold
ing the air in for a time exceeding the period
of any ordinary breath, and then letting it out
to take in fresh stock OF complementary air,
(to use the term odoptcd,) to give stiffness to
his chest.
Now this action being frequently repeated,
must and does have effect of establishing per-
mamenily fuller state of the chest. 1t is, in
fact, the rendering a person "broad chcs,ed :"
the conncxion of which with vigor is too stri
king to be overlooked even by the unintormcd,
who do not fail to see the fuller condition ofthe
chest, though without an acquaintance with the
manner in which it is brought about, or in
which it is advantageous
In such vigorous persons, then, the supple
men,ary air becomes larger, a portion OF the
complementary space being added to it, and
then ordinary respiration takes place ON the top
of this increased supplementary quantity. That
this is true, we may satisfy ourselves by mea-
suring the quantity of air such person can
breathe out, and comparing it with that breath
ed ont by person of sedentary habits. We
shall find that the volume otthc air durably resi-
dent in the ches, is much larger in the formef
the comparison being made between two per-
sons of the same bulk,-SpecidiOr.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1843-06-24
Dogmas Confuted.
nY MAJOR CALDER cAxrnELL.

Rr MAJOR CALDER cAxrnELL.
The world doth say that such things are
As changing hearts;
Men bid YOU mark falling>star,
Scarce knowing what The word mparts
But we-wh, know that planets fall not
The morbid hearts disease miscall not.
Tie world doth say that wonan's love
Blows hot aud cold;
Now gently, as the zrphyrs move
On summer nights round ruins old
Now wildly, as when winter dishes
Hatorr mis- 'ganst the window .sa,he>!
The world DOH say, tina, changing ever
Loves nature is:
'Tis idle talk Affection never
Errs in caprices like to this
When hearts are base then hearts vii alter
But true love neer fade or faller
Yet il we change, and if our hearts
From hot To cod
Should vcer,-he cause springs from such parts
Of hidden irclines unfold
Some sick,y thing within us breeding,
Aud not ebuke, hu, pity needing
Some years ago a clever countryman returned
from abroad, thus mounrd his ignorance Of the
French language tina, universal tongue:
Never 20 to France,
Cnl SIS YOU know the lingo,
Ifynu do Ike me
You repent, by lingo!
Staring like fool
Aul lent a. mummy,
There stood alone,
A nation with dummy!
. "Cha,es" stand for chairs,
They chii,trn letters "Billies :"
They call ,tcir mothers "marcs,'
Aud all their daughters "iiliies !"
Sira"geii was TO hear:
I'll tell you what's good Fun;
They call their leather queer
And all their shoes "wooden,
Signs had TO make
For every little notion;
Limbs all going, like
telegraph in "olion:
For vino | rccld about,
i, show my meaning fully,
And n,ade pair Of horns,
To ask fnr "b, ef and bully"
IT. wanted broad,
My ,ws ] set going
And asked io' new hid eggs,
Dy dtPiing hands, and growing
II ! wish, d ile,
III tell you hoS got it;
On my s'irk ide.
| made believe to trut it
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continued until ordered out, and charged accotd-
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Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1843-06-24

At Granville, r. c there is a chicken with
four legs, and terrapin with two heads and a
common robin that has commenced singing like
canary bird, and growing like cock. The
four legged chicken is rarity, but the double
headed tortoise and singing or growing ro-
bin are frequently found.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1843-06-24

An ARABIAN lIoRsE-A Paris correspondent
white Arab charger, owed by French Off
Ger taken in one of the battles in Africa, but
so highly was he priced, that two hundred
Arabs made "a yiolcn, onset for the purpose Of
rccapturng him, and failing in their object,
endcnvored to kill him. rather than leave him
in French hands The horse received three
severe wounds, the marks of which are pretty
visible. Under his saddle was found his well
authenticated genealogy which proved his
pure blood.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1843-06-24

THE SMALLEST IloMGoPArHIc DOSE EVER
KSowS-On Thursday last, we read that Sir
Robert Peel took The sense Of the House.
Punch.