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Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1843-10-24

MANUFACTURE OF STEEL PENs.-In the
first place, fiat sections of steel are cut out.
of the shape required, by a stamping press;
they are then placed under another press,
which pierces the holes and cuts the Sits;
and they are then struck into their convex
shape by a third press. They have then
to be polished and tempered, which is
managed in peculiar apparatus, called
emphaticaly, 1.-The Devil" consisting Of
fly wheel and a box, in which the pens
are placed, and TO which motion is given.
resembling that exhibited in shaking ma
terials together in bag. This motion is
continued for eight hours, when the pens
are found TO be completely derived, by
their friction against each other. Of am
asperities which might nave existed on
their edges, and which, though invisible to
the naked eye, would hpve DISTRACTED the
free passage Of the pens. After this process
they are tempered in a box, shaken, and
brought to blue color, being carefully
watched, and the heat lessened whenever
shade of yellow is observed on their sur
face.
The split is then completed by touching
the sides with pair of pincers. Some
idea may be given Of the greater rapidily
with which sleel-pens are made than the
quill, when we state, that of the latter an
expert pen-cutter can only make six hun
dred a day, whilst with the recent steel pen
machines, as many may be made in single
hour with the greatest ease. The steel OF
which these pens are made is frequently
alleged with some other metal, in order to
improve the elasticity. land in some cases TO
proven, rust, but the steel alone employed
in England for making pens, amounts to
one hundred and twenty-five tons annually,
which is equivalent to about three hundred
millions of pensl number employing
such an immense amount Of labor aud inge,
nuty, as to be scarcely credible, did not
the Parliamentary returns attest the fact
Alderton's Treatise on Pens, Ink, and Pa
per.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1843-10-24
PROGRESS of Free princ;nIes The a

17Vs3tSs q TTet FTIHctpteS.-Ih ne able
Paris correspondent of the National InteIli
gencer says thata federatine Republic mus
be the fifth act of the melo-draml now being
enacted in Spanish America. Upon this
the North American remarks: "Must it not
be the last act also of the drama in every
country in Europe, of Asa, and of Africa
Can human progress be arrestedl Can the
intelligence of mankind receive no further
light-no greater ameliorato1! Tn is inn
possible. The race must 60 on improving
in all things. knowledge must spread among
the multitude every where, and carry power
with it.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1843-10-24

CONsCIENCE-What a curious effect do
the small promptings have upon the actions
of men. How frequently do we see persons
who when their pecuniary interes's are con
cerned, deliberately set at naught all laws
human and divine For few dollars will
they not only s,ifle the "still small voice."
but run risks depending entirely on
lnsufficiency of proof, to escape the punish
ment ofhuman laws. We have seen man
accustomed TO lecture the public on the i'm
moralities ofthe age occupy a building which
he had mortgaged for $65,O00, and which
was assessed ut $50, 000, 60 before the COM
missioners, and offer to take his oath that it
was worth but $50 900, in order to save the
tax upon the difference; yet when driven
from the presence of the commissioners with
shame for the attempt, would squander more
than the sum he proposes TO save, upon aban-
doned characters. In the midst of all this,
none talked more loudly and theoretically
about morality and purity of conduct, the OBJ
servance of Sabbath, and the depravities Of
the age in general. How frequently it is
the case that they who most persevcringly
set at nought the commands, have the pre-
cepts of the gospel most readily upon their
lips. Why is this? Do they hope to deceive
themselves, their maker, or their fellow men
Or is it that the goadings of the worm that
never dies are somewhat deadened by talk
A consolation seems to be derived from prea-
ching to Others the reverse of ones own prac-
tees. 1t is the whistlng of the school-boy.
Yet how frequently by superficial observers
is that talking saint, but practised sinner,
held up as an example to him who has kept
the law from his youth up? How wise and
yet how utterly disregardcd by the world is
the precept "Judge not lest ye be judged"
". Y Herald
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1843-10-24
ENORMOUS SNAKE A monstrous SER

pent, of the Boa Constructor species. was
recently taken by the crew Of British Brig
Eliza Steele, on Dead Mans Island, at the
entrance of the bay Of Guayaquil, Pacific
Ocean. He measured thirty seven fee, in
length. and in gir,h. at the ,hickest part,
four feet three inches. The body OF a
half decomposed goat was found in the
stomach. The reptile was in a torpid state
when discovered, and was easily Dispatch
ed by the sailors with clubs, &c.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1843-10-24
SPLENDID SUICIDE iopobak,s

SPLENDID SUIcrDE.-Heliogobalus, oac
Of the worst Of The Roman Emperors, hay-
ing bedn told by the Syrian priests thai he
would commit suicide. provided the mean,
OF making his exit in a manner becoming
his imperial dignity. He provided golden
swords that he might run himself through
as because Caesar. Other modes Of august
deathhe had prep Jared. Unfortunately. all
was uravaaing, for he was murdered and
dragged through the common sewers by
ropes without either purple or gold in The
base compositions"
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1843-10-24
Elegant Er:ract.-If ANYTHING in

Elegant Er.ract.-lf anything in the
language can surpass in sublimity and clas-
sicai beauty the following passage from a
Millerite sermon We should like TO see il.
II is found in the Voice of Warning: -
There the little babes for they will all go
up in that day. are taken from their wick
ed parents arms. and those parents are
lT lefu lJfH Leti towha,i MOI tothe
nc Il car; for the las, train that viii ever
~ for glory has gone-goae-sone for.
recr!i
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1843-10-24

In the great fire of 1886, the store of Mr.
John Benson, the metal dealer, stood alone
in the midst of the ruin. and almost unhlrm-
el. No body could tell the reason why il,
was not destroyed. On Friday, his factory
in Brooklyn stood in a similar manner, while
ff cen houses and other bu ldings were burn
cd all around it.-N y Jour. Of Com.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1843-10-24
r T. r. MI s..

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NJ SO any time before the expiration of six month
ON the time of subscribing, or 50 GU if paymen
be- longer delayed.
No subscriptions received for less period thai
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ADVERTISEMENTS,
Inserted at the rate of one dollar per square 10
the first insertion, and two shings for each SuOse
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by the year.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1843-10-24
Schooner Sunk.-The steamer Rocbest

Schooner Sunk.-The steamer Rochester
came in collision with the schooner Equator
on Saturday night some where near Conneau.
and sunk her. The Equator was from De-
trot, and had on board 200 barrels Of -four
cons gned to MessIs- Warning, Stockton
g. Co. and Beecaer & Co. A proportion OF
the cargo h-7 been taken off and brouoh,
TO las Ior.-c,n ADJ.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1843-10-24

A Ndmr-The infant daughter ofthe
Queen Of Portugal is 10 be baptized Donna
Maria Anna Fernando Leopoldina Rafac!a
Gaonella Garlota Antonia Julia Victoria
rTaXe'es Ganzaga de Brag,nzae Bourbon
&c pbourg Go,ha.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1843-10-24

He is NOT. fARTcuLAR-A very cner-
getic Methods, preacher in Arkansas is
collecting funds to aid tie Miss enary 81,
clety. He takes pigs and poultry, pickle.
turnips and ,arred rope, or anything else
in the way OF convenient benevolence.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1843-10-24

A number Of Mormons Nauvoo. left ST.
LOUIS for New Orleans, on the 26th ult.. on
their return, II was supposed, to England
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1843-10-24

1t is supposed that there are now between
sky and seventy thoisani s,ran ,crs in TIC
civ Of New York.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1843-12-16

Secretary Of The Ireasury.-Oh pooh,
pooh, nonsense, Pm for prose, plain prose
none of this foolery. We have had
enough of it. should like to see any
one put my financial statement into verse
1t won't balance, let alone rhyme. |
know it WON'T do. know the people as
well as Bob. He was in Dinali's arms
when we had something like a row with
the people i'll New York about Morgan's
ghost.
THE attorney Genera7.-For my part
was very much struck with the authority
cited by the Secretary at war. though
confess would rather have the points
arise upon prayers as we do in Baltimore,
or an a certificate of division between
your Excellency and Bob. lis rather
sharp practice. But let US give our opin-
ions seria'im and if we can't agree 'curia
adrisaai ruN
The President There is somebody
knocking at the front door. Jones, pop
up and see who it is-and Bob, my boy,
look out at the top flhe stair case, as you
did when my old friend Jonathan Roberts
called
John Jones and Bob Ercuni. Enter
in few minutes, pale and agilased. Bob
trying to whistle
J0nes,-Lord bless US. lis Dernot
Macelernough, old Johnny Q's Irish man
servant, who says his Master wants to
know whether the President does mean
to go for Texas, for, says he, my master
sends his kindrcgards and says that if you
do, by the bones Of the Puritans he'll play.
The Cabinet at once broke up in con
fusion, going out the back way and agree
ing to meet again next Sunday morning
and fix the message
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1843-12-16
FROM THE DELAWARE RErrDIlcAE1
. Cd III u W. d Il. u n d N
AND TIE VICE PRESIDENCY.

II Is truly gratifying To us, as DrIaWnrcuns,
to witness The growing probability of our
dh tngu she'd fellow rl1izen, Nr q Ayruy.
beng the nominee Of the " hig Baltimore
Contention. Tor the Vice Presidency. At
the same tine we are viiiing to Yield to
the Other candidates mentioned. III connec-
lI"n with tia! eie 1'"d aud es,.,ts.hle
Office, the l2rges anlUun u' ability. patrl-
"'sn and virtue; and for either of whom.
1t selected we wouIG use all honorable
meals III our power to insure their cleo
ll' y. but We believe on some account, it
will be deemed good policy to select Mr..
Clay ton; and Il better man, and ADLER
statesman q: purer patriot can no where
be found. We may again say that Mr..
CLAYTON has no wish of his own To graft
Iy-he wishes the Convenlinn to moi con-
slider him candidate except it be for
the purpose OF union, harmony and cons
iii ton.
L" show the present feeling al Wash
lngt II on the subject, we give below am
extract OF letter from the able and Judi
rIous correspondent OF that ste ling Whip
print, the Philadelphia Forum, Of The ION
INST
sit must be extremely gratifying to the
friends of the Hon JOHN NJ. CLAYTON
ol Drla"a are, to see what a finn hold he
IS taking IN the affections of the people,
IN connection with Tie Vice Presldenc,
NrgnIa seems for him en- n,osse. and his
name is mentioned here more frequently
than that of any one els,. 1t is ncum
cent on every Safe to press firmly, but
moderate Its iavorlte candidate. iha. the
May Convention may be more fully pre-
pared to compare tLeir relative strength,
and make a happy decision.
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nily released, was taken upon the shcul-
ders Of the by ISLANDERS, and by request of
the stranger was placed in his carrlage2-
which, AMID the p'audts of the crowd,
drove of L. llyIvlle's house, here, after
a most rar.urous and hasty interview with
his parents, Elhey could not endure attend
ing the trial, and awaited the issue in
hreathlcss aud heart-lending anxielv,)
they also we're taken into the vehicle and
whir.ed round to Leon Bertram's where
they found The good parson assisting to
bring Mrs Beriram oui pi her third swoon.
And the intended bride being in her we'd
ding paraphcrnala. and all things being
Otherwise i'll readineS. as soon as the
joyful transports of the lovely Agnes and
her still faithful Melville partially subsrd.
ed. ii vas resolved that wedding should
still ".come oif,"--and as Laura aud the
KIND unknown volunteered their services
as bridesmaid and groomsman, the blush
ing Agnes Bertram was converted into
MIS-. lIolatio Melville.
Soon after was commenced the present
prosperous and extensive barking house
house Of bertram, Melville, Geo.
"Nurse, whose sweet iitlle curly-hea-
.ded boy and girl ale those?' said gerllc-
man III the Park, the other day.
They are Nj. and Mis-. Melyille's.
sir"
Oh !--P. S,--'Pon my word | had
like to have forgotten to add, that from
the mutual, lively impression created be-
tween Miss Laura and the unkno,rn, (wao
it seems i. sinsIe gentleman, of hand
some proper'y.) i, is just ten to one - if
another match " does not leone off -
soon.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1843-12-16
4 he Coast Surycy.

1t is stated that the Secretary of the
treasury, within whose supervision the
Coast Survey falls, took immediate mea-
sures upon the death of Mr. nassler. the
late Superintendent, to prevent The slight
est interruption to the operation OF that
most important work. Mr. James Fergu-
son. gentleman of eminent science, who
has been principal assistant in the survey
from It's organization in 1882 to the pre-
sent time, and of undoubred qualifications
combined with great practical experience,
repaired Immediately, by order OF the Sc.
cretary, to the last station of Mr.. IIasser,
and is now proceeding with the observa-
tons.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1843-12-16

gz5f"Lateiy, in the Georgia legisl AZURE,
several names were proposed for a conn-
ty, and among the rest. the name of Har-
rl5on., Mr. Iveg>oa rose and remarked
that he no, ed all the resi- would be with.
dra n; iha' Gen Harrison was no more;
That though pounaaIv opposed 10 him he
had always rcgaldcd han as a good man,
and revered his memory. All other
names were Immediately Withdrawn and
II arrson adopted.
Such an incident cannot fail to he orati-
wing to the illustr;ous living, who,
clothed with all The nobleness of human
nature are essaying with all their powers,
in honesty and truth, to serve their gene
ration and their country. Though while
they live, abuse without measure may be
heaped upon them by thousands innucn-
ctd by personal se'fshness or political
malice, the reclilude of their intention
cannot but assure them that their names
will receive justice at the hands Of their
counrvmen, when their bodies slumber
IN the dust
when Gen. Harrison was living he was
The most prominent object of hatlcd-lhe
mouths of a million locofocos rallied a.
gainst HIM, and their presses tecmed with
SANDER and vlliicaiion. Now, when he
sleeps the sleep of death, their ratings
are hushed, and praise is heard from those
whom, whilst he lived, named him but to
curse him.
So it will be with our illustrious CLAY;
his million foes berate him now, and
would strip him of honor, of honesty, Of
talent, aud of greatness, but when he laws
his head down on the pillow of death,
which we trust to GVd may be many
years hence, nation will mourn. and po-
lilicaI enemies will do him tina, Justice
they now refuse. Yes. and before he dies,
ma GRITTY Of his countrymen, as sure as
the presidential election takes place, will,
by eleyating him to the highest office in
their gift, show him that even while he
lives, his talents anG services are appre-
ciated.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1843-12-16
THE COON SONG.
TuNE-" Dandv Jim Of Caroline

TrNE-" Dandy Jim Of Caro1ne.o
race race! And who will wn2
Who will be out2 who will be in?
Irot out yoar nags we'll see who'll take
From all, the Presidential stake!
The people say they'll go for CLAW,
The true hearts hoIe,,he eoun,ry's stay
So raise the shout and clear the way,
For work and worth and Harry Clay
First Tyler comes the horn to crave:
"A laugh and hiss meet the traitor knave,
lie lowers his nose and sneaks away;
For he dares not face old Harry Clay,
For the people say, etc.
Next sneaking in, Grimalkin Van,
Purrs low, and thinks 81 will if can.o
But we whip'd him once Lord how he ran,
Hang up your fiddle-you'rc not the man.
For the people say, etc.
Then comes Calhoun, now right, now wrong,
Thong h six fee. two, he's Smoothing lone >,
But short Or tall he'll be no higher,
Wen nullify the nullilier!
For the people say, etc.
There's Old Tecumseh; he won't do,
While he loves black, he will get blue;
And taking wife, so weak his sight,
Poor man ! he didn't know black from white.
So the people say, etc.
Huchanac comes. A shilling day
Work Locos! How dye like your pay2
Old Conestoga's stalled, they say,
He's sticking in Kentucky Clay.
For the people say, etc
Now hobbies in old Madam Cass;
She's not she was, alas alas
She might be a pet for a frog eaters king.
where The people rule she's not the thing
For the people say, etc.
Then Clay, with lion port strides by,
And shouts of thunder cleave the skv;
The pure, the bright, the tried and true,
The laurel wreath belongs to you,
For the people say, etc.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1843-12-16
Il II L w Fl IG CREED.
CoND ENsED BY MIR. Ola,

sound National Currency, regulated
by the will and authority of the Nation.
An adequate Revenue, with fair Pro-
tecllon to American industry.
Just restraints to the Executive Power,
embracing further restriction on the exer.
else of the Veto.
A faithful administration of the Public
Domain, with an equitable distribution of
the proceeds of the sales of it, among all
the States.
An Honest and Economical administra-
llon OF the Government, leaving Public
Officers perfect freedom Of thought, and
OF the right Of suffrage; but with suitable
restraints against improper interference in
elections.
An amendment Of The constitution, lin
ting the incumbent of the Presidential
Office to single term.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1843-12-16
Wl'. Calhoun.

The understanding seems now 10 be
general, that Mr.. Calhoun is to be entirely
Withdrawn from the Presidential course,
and the Locoloco vote at Baltimore be
made TO centre on Mr.. Var Buren,. We
court the issue of Clay vs. Van Buren,
ask nothing better. Let us have but two
candidates in the field, SO that majority
of the people may give their voice for one
or the other
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1843-12-16
The Five Points of LocofocOism

l." Every thing for ourSelrcs, and
nothing for the country"
ITO the victors belong the spoils.'
. $40 our leaders belong the '.loaves
and fishes" to the common people all they
can steal.
IA lie well stuck to is as good as
the truth.
o.-As party, we are "held together
by the cohesive power of public plunder.,'
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1843-12-16

HE WING PoLlcY.--The Wings believe tia,
the wealth of nation consists chiefly in the en-
ployment OF the people, and hence their policy
Is, to nurture and protect the labor of the Me-
chanic, the Farmer and the Laborer They be-
l'eve that by encour aging home industry they
add to the comfort happiness and prosperity of
the people, and consequently to the wealth ofthe
nation at large, as national wealth is but an az
gresate Of that of the individuals composing it.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1843-12-16

CAMPBELL FoREIGN SEMI. MoyrnLY
hAGAzlNE.-We have received the first
seven numbers Of the fourth volume of
his publication. The engravlnss are
splendid and taken altogether are tie best
We ever saw in any Magazine. We
published the prospectus in our last two
papers, and in referring to it have no
hesItency III saying that the publisher docs
all he promises.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1843-12-16
EX1klNG OF SPAIN.-Josenl r

EA7klNG OF SPAlN.-Joseph Bona
parie, whose farm is at Bordentown, N.
J'' was at last dates, very much indispo-
sed III tlorence--not being expected to
recover This brother of Napoleon has
about 1000 acres in his domain a, Bor-
dentown. The buildings are good When
King Of Spain, he look away an enor,nors
fortune.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1843-12-16
Democratic Whigsery and Tor,
LOCO COISM.

The following condensed creeds of the
two great parties of the country we clip
from the Joncsborough Wig, an ably and
independently conducted paper by a
Methodist Preachcy-hear the truth in a
few words
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1843-12-16

aJTAN INCREASE A family
named Morgan living in the mountainous
part OF Massachusetts,, had a considerable
addition few days ego, in the shape of
four bouncing boys, TO whom Mrs. NJ.
gave BIRTH. We should say the father is
good enough Nlorsan,'' for any new
country.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1843-12-16

1T having been asserted in the Wing papers
that Mr.. Robert TpIer had lately been making
himsclfridiculous in North Carolina, tho Mad-
sonan OF 30th of November concusivcly repcls
the natcria part of the Islander by assuring the
public that Mr.. r.. Tyler mover was in North
Carolina u his life.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1843-12-16

HIGHLY IMPoR TANT! is has
been satisfactorily ascertained, by actual
experiment, that by mixing lard with but
ter, sand with sugar, water with milk, and
stones or brlckbals with cotton, they will
90 much further
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1843-12-16

aJG REAT Yin Belmont CO.,
one MIR John Mccartney has raised an OK,
which is. now eight years OLE, 6 feet 81
inches high, aud weighs 4,3l7 lbs.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1843-12-16
TEXAS.

Galveston papers up 20 the 18Th inst.
have been received at New Orleans:
The British Government il is stated has
presented claims of Its subjects to land in
Texas, amounting to from ten to twenty
millions of acres! They are principally
Enrpresario grants. These demands will
probably cover nearly all the public do
main west of the Colorado river; and the
Government Of Texas has been notified
by Capt. Elliott, IN accordance with the
instruction he has received, that unless
the facts set forth by those claimants are
retuted. or satisfactory explanation Civ
en- Her Majesly's Government would feel
fully authorized to tako the necessary
steps to enforce the just claims of those
her liege subjects.
THE ELEcrRo-MAGNErlc TELGRApu.
towards which Congress appropriated
So0,OOO; is now rapidly progressing
The pipes (about an inch in diameter, are
now land from the 81 gnal office in McElenrv
near Poppleton street, Baltimore, to the
Relay House; a distance of nine miles.
They follow the course Ct the railroad
track, excep: in few instances where,
for convenience md economy curves have
been avoided. Professor Morse after com
pleting his Telegraph to the Relay House
will make a trial in order to ascertain its
capacities before going further. If this
proves successful, he will prosecute the
enterprise with despatch, until it shall be
accomplished agreeably to the original
design. The pipe IN which the Geographic
wires are placed is buried some ten or
twele inches under ground, and can be
put down with little difficulty.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1843-12-16

$50 o II G l The Senate of the
Georgia Legislature has passed bill, by
vote of "a to II, dividing that State into
Congressional districts, in accordance
with the apportloumen, law of the last
CoaS'ess.