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Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-11-19

The Porcelain Tower at Nankin.-A Bri.
fish officer obtained some pa ticulars and
a printed paper from person in charge of
the above edifce, Of which the following
is translation. 1t exhibits in striking
manner the gross cfedulty and supers,i
ton Of the Chinese. Suboined is an ex-
tract from the literal translation -
"Aiter the removal Of The imperial resi-
dence from Nankin TO Pekin, this temple
was erected by the bounty of the Emperor
Iung-!o The work of erection occupied
period of 10 years. The building cou-
slsts OF nine stories Of yariegated porce.
lain, and its height is about $50 feet, with
a zine apple Of gilt copper at the summit.
Above each Of the roofs is the head Of q
dragon, from which, supported by iron
rods, hang eight bells, and, below, at right
angles, are SO bells, making in all l52 =
On the outside of The nine stages there are
1913 lamps; and below, in the centre Of the
octagonal hall, twelve porcelan lamps -
Above they illuminate the 33 heavens, and
be low. they enligh;en both the good and
The bad among men. On the top are two
copper boilers. weighing l,2CO pounds, and
dish OF 600 pounds weight, placed there
IN order constantly TO avert Lulnan calami-
ties
"This Pagoda has been the CORY of the
ages since lung-lo rebuilt and beaulifec
1t; and, as monument Of imperial graft
tude, it is called the Temple of Gratitude
The expense Of its erection was 2,fSj,1
Chinese ounces Of silver, equivalent te
El50,O0O sterling
=" here are in this pagoda, as charm
against malignant Influences, one carbun
Gle; as prcservative from water, ont
pearl; from fire, one pearl ; from wind
one pearl from dust, one pearl with Sc
veral Chinese TRANSACTIONS of Sanscri
books, relating to Buddha and Buddhs m y
Lecompte, in his Journey through China
says" The wall at the bottom is at leas
twelve feet thick. The staircase is mario,
and troublesome. The Steps being very h 9Th
the ceiling of each room is beautlied wit
paintings, and the walls Of the upper room
have several inches Of carved idols. Their
are several priests or bouzes attached +
the building, to keep It in order and illumi
nate 1t on festive occasions. This is eff
lected by means of lanterns made of ovste
shells, used by the Chinese instead of glass
These are placed at each Of the eight an
giles, on every story, and the effect of the
subdued light on the h'ghly reflective sur
lace OF tibet tower is very striking and beau
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-11-19

Remarkable ROck.-One of the most re-
markable rocks Of which we have any
knowledge, has been lately discovered in
the middle of that great inland sea, Lake
Superior. By gentleman who has re-
Gently returned 10 this city from Copper
lIarbor, we learn that shaft of Trappe
rock HIS lately beer discovered, rising in
tie lake from $50 TO 200 miles from land,
and ascending above the surface of the
wafer, distance of not above four feet
What renders it more extraordinary is,
that it stands alone, and all around il, so
far as examinations have been made, no
bottom has been reached by any Of the
lead lines used on the lake, and the point
OF the rock Self does not exceed an area
oil more than SIX or seven feet square, and
as far as observation OF il have extended,
it does not appear to enlarge in size as it
descends. 1t has already, he states, be-
come a source Of alarm to the mariners
who navigate the lake, who take special
care in passing, to give it as wide berh
as possible. II is too smalI-too remote
and dangerous, to admit of light and
therefore its removal has become q matter
OF serious Importance, and will doubtless
pertain to the duty of government. SIN
gle blast from bore Of sufficient dep
would probably do 1t, but the surface Of tho
rock being SO near that Of the water, and
the space so narrow as TO forbid any regu-
lar lodgment for workmen, they would
have to be attended constantly by vessel
of sufficient size 10 resist any sudden storm
on the lake, would also have 10 be kept
uuder way, as no harbor or even bottom
for an anchor is within days sail.
The discoveries relate that the rock ap-
pears TO be place Of general resort for
the Salmon trout Of those lakes, as they
found them there in almos, incalculable
numbers, having, during their short stay,
caught several barrels with no other instru-
menl than a rod Of iron, on one end Of
which they turned hook. They tried
with all their lines on board, for sounding,
Immediately around the rock, but without
success Such vast column, could il be
exposed 10 view, would laugh into r:dicule
Cleopatra's Needle, Pompey's Pillar. the
Colossus Of Rhodes, or any production Of
ancient or modern art.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-11-19
From the Knick erbock er.
A LEGAL BALLAD.
BY JOHN G.. SAKE.

BY JOHN q. SAKE.
An Attorney was taking turn
In shabby habilimenis dressed;
His coat was shockingIy torn,
And the rust had invested his vest.
His breechcs had suffered breach,
His linen and wors,ed were worse:
He had scarce a whole crown in his hat,
And not half crown in his purse.
And thus as he wandered along,
A cherries and comforiless elf,
lie sought for relief in song,
Or complainingly talked TO HIMSELF
Most unfortunate man that am,
My only client is grief;
The case is, I've no ease at all,
And in brief, | have ne er had a brief
sThe profession already so fall
OF lawyers so full of profession,
That modest young man like myself
Can't make the smallest impression.
They grant | am acquainted with grants,
Can devise devise, or plea,
Can make good deed in fee simple,
But can't make the simplest fee
I've waited, and waited in vain,
Expecting an opening to find,
Where an honest young lawyer might gain
Some reward for the toll of his mind
While thus he was wandering along,
His eye accidentally fell
On very deep hole in the ground,
And he sighed to himself 1T is ,oeJt!
To curb his emotion, he sat
On the curb stone the space of minute,
Then cried. Here's an opening al last'
And in less than jify was in IT,
Next day twelve citizens came,
The coroner's quest to attend;
To the end that it might be determined
How that mat had determined his end.
THE man was lawyer, it seems,
Said the foreman, who Opened of course
"A lawyerl dIas!' sighed another.
'He undoubtedly died of remorsep
A third said 'he knew the deceased
An Attorney, well versed in the laws:
And as To the cause of his death,
Twas no doubt for the want Of cause
The 'crowners' at length gave verdict,
Which finally settled the matter;
THAT the young man was drown-ded becaus
He could not keep his head above water.
ST.. ALBASs, VT. August, 1914.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-11-19

upon II, after having been in constant use
Tor years and he attributed this result TO
The effect of long continued vibration on
The iron.
Pistols and fowling piec may be fired
an Indefinite number of times The concus
sion caused by their small charges seems
to have little effect; a, any rate, the Inn
oil safety with small arms is not yc, clearly
ascertained
A 10 FOUNDER may be fired safely ,hrce
or four thousand times; u "a FOUNDER q
thousand times. How many times can "A
23o FOUNDER be fired with safety? Surely
not more than hundred times. 1t is said
doubtless truly. that Captain Stockton,
6 Peace maker was fired one hundred nd
twenty times.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-11-19

DIR. Chalmer says there is hope for the
Free Church of Scotland if the people will
give up snuff. Is there not danger, if they
should do this, their enemies would taunt
them with being led by the nose?
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-11-19

A LARGE HAUL-On demolish.ng an am
Gent Roman Catholic Chapel recently. in
Warsaw, two barrels filled with gold to the
value Of 5000, 900 were found in The foun-
da'ion. Ii is 10 be employed in the COM
pltlon Of a fine hanging bridge ovei the
Vistula, between Warsaw and Prague.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-11-19

A father in Indiana lately fogged his
daughter TO death! The coroncr'sj jury rem
dered this virdict-"Death occasioned by
tight lacingn'
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-11-19

Interesting to Snuff Takers. English
paper alleges that Guano, the new apd pop
ular manure, is extensively used in the adu!-
ieration Of snuff
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-11-19

A reprobate priest finding some difficulty
in putting on his surplice, swore he thought
the devil was in it. Amen sale the clerk.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-11-19

Watches are now made at Geneva, little
more thin the twelfth of an inch thick. the
hands being placed at the side instead Of
over the works.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-11-19

"ile has imposed taxes upon us to an
enormous amount against our consent, and
wi lhout any rule but his own arbitrary will.
and pleasure.
"a landlord whose character is thus
marked by every act which may define
tyrant and a miser, is unfit 10 keep board
ing house for the Cherokee nation.
"Nor have we been wanting in our at
ten,on 10 Mrs. b. and Miss Sally. We
have appealed 10 their native justice and
magnanimlty we have conured them 10
alter state Of things which would inter-
rupt our connection and correspondence.
They, too, have been deaf 10 the voice Of
Jus ice; we are, therefore, constrained TO
hold all three Of these parties alike mimi
cal to our wcll-being, an l.regardle S Of our
comfort.
"We therefore make this solemn decla-
ration OF our final separation from our land
lord, AMI cast our defiance in his teeth"
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-11-19

A coquettc is said to be perfect ncarna-
ton of Cupid. Cos Wy? She keeps her beau
in quirer.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-11-19


A New Dish for Two-The new Family
Cook Book, published in Landon, q quaint
affair, gives the following recipe for a
Dish Tor Two called Marriage II may
be served the same way in this part Of the
world
"Catch young gentleman and lady
The young gentleman will be best raw, and
the iad' qul tender. Set the gentleman
at the dinner table; take bottle of wine,
clafet is good, port is better, dish of
champagne will give il bri>kness 1t him
soak in his mixture for Il couple OF hours;
II no Signs OF boiling. try another bottle.
When getting red in the gils, take him in
the drawing room: ii in the winter. set
him at the fire side with the lady throw
IN dish OF green tea, about three cups TO
each; let them simmer together. If in the
summer time, place them in current of
air, as near the widow and rs much on;
OF sight as you can O.; stick the lady all over
with honey, then place them near the pia-
no. and keep stirring them until she sings.
When you hear the gentleman sigh, all is
going on well Then take them off, and
put them ln the corner Of the room on n
leave them simmering ogether for the rest
of the evening. Repea; this three or four
times, taking care TO keep them as close to
each other rs you can. Great care must
be taken about The degrees Of heat; if too
great they will explope and fly Of; if too
little, they will tn n into Jelly, or perhaps
an ice. The best heat is The moderate, the
regular and constant. The length of time
during which it is 10 be applied must be
according TO circumstances. For gentle
man and lady under ive-and twenty, three
months, three weeks, or three days, are
sometimes sufficient but in every instance
great care must be taken to avoid broil.
certain quantity Of ''Queen's coin'' put
in during the cooking, will have great
effect in keeping up the heat the dish will
look remarkably well if garnis ed round
with bank paper; ii may then he served
up, and will make an excellent dish for
two. Care should be taken that no Vine
gar is used, as the dish is remarkably apt
| 10 turn sour.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1844-07-17
For hs Ados.rrtt,sser ts

MIR. EpIToR.--I am not in the habit Of wri.
ting, but my sense oi duty to myself and 70 my
friends, indlfces me to ,roubleyou with a com.
munication al this time.
am lead TO this by speech that Col Pick.
ems delivered on the fourth inst. Col Pickens
said, he was g once morep before the people
fold Edgefeld as candidate. Heihen pro,
ceeded 10 ridicnle and denounce the Wings o.
our District. I recall The word Whigs and
substitute in its stead the Pronoun them" Fo,
he said ''theyn opposed him becausahe had al
ways opposed F" them." Col. Pickens denounc
ed,''theinn" for neafya an hour. AndreaIly one
would have concluded that the contest between
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1844-07-17

u taem o and the Democrats. fle said they.
worsIlihped coon. He thentnld, .. heap eoi! o..
fbnhyiliinss about Opossnms skins and sCoon
skins, that conynlsed the CROWD with laughter,
all or which made me think that Col. Plckens
tsas Il efeat man. and asbfate rs Jntius Cesar.
But in my sober moments lcould not avoid
thinking. that there was something, boili strange
and wrong in this speech.
s Bear in mind; thu, Col. Pickens, war then
speaking exclusively of lire ensuing, Senatorial
election for otir District. It was expected that
every sentence would contain an argument in
his behalf, and a. .ainst his opponent NdI. Ward.
hw During his long and loud abuse of the
JPhigs or "ihem," did heustily.w wish TO stop
HIM by Whispering in his ear. that Mr.. Ward.
law was Democrat, but sir. .ithad been OF no
avail. Moreover. ] thought. maybe, he meant.
fire prnnoufi 10 epresenttheW Wings, exclusive
y. If so, il was strange affair considering
the subject. 80
With a popnlalfon ofseteraI thdasand, fhefe
are but two OF three hundred Wings. Even
they have not pretended 10 act in concert for
political purposes; and therefore their inhu-'
ence is much diminished This distraction
and Indifference may be owing 10 the 0vet-.
whelming influence uf the majority, yeti is a
fact that they have no influence uponthe poll.
tics of the District Under this view OF tlie
subject, pronounce Col. Pickens' speech
m mysterious rant. n.
But l said, there vas something wrong as
well as strange. SnreIyfi was inappropriate,
and injudicious but upon the snppostion That
Mr.. Wardlaw wasa Wing, whicfrtis net the
fact. II is true that Col Pickens did not ex-
pressly assume this in his premises. bnt This
was reasonable inference from the course or
his speech. This game has been played here
before. The friends of Governor Hammond.
and Hammond himself, were charged with be-
longing TO the Preston clique and JRh;gj jdetion.
1t was low cheat to which we bowed. Bntit
is time the people should awake to this stuff oe,
the demagogue. and trample under foot the.
evil spirit thu, breeds it. affirm, that Colonel
Pickens is opposed to State sovereignty. Prove
it. Why sir understand that sucn and such
a Uninn-,nan will vote for him. WHO canre
sis such reasunngl Mr.. Wardlaw is Whig-
Prove it. Why sir. hear that such and such n
Wing will vote for him. In my next letter I:
will give my reasons for supporting Mr., Ward
law. DEMOCRAT.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1844-07-17
For Ete idrertiser.

PALMETTO FIRE COMPANY.
The 69lh Anniversary Of our National
Jndepeudence, was celebrated in spirit
ed and becoming manner by the PALMET-
TO FIRE EsGiNE COMPANY, soi Edge
field.
Ats o'clock P. NJ, the Members of The
Company assembled in front Of their En-
eine House, and Immediately after their
formation marched to The Baptis, Church.
As the Company entered the Church, the
Edge6eld Band Of Music, which was seat
ed in the gallery, played an appropriate
air. As soon as the music had ceased, the
Rev. DR.. johnson arose and addressed the
throne of Divine Grace, in solemn and
impressive manner; after which The De-
claratiop Of independence was read by
MIR. n. r. Murray, Chief Engineer ot the
Company. AS Mr.. Murray closed, the
band again played a national air, alter
which the Orator Of the day, Capt. G. A..
Meigs, entertained the audience for the
space of abou, forty minutes, with neat
and patriotic Grafton. which was we'll re-
ceiyed, aud which was not only credilable
10 its author, but, to the Company general
10. The orators remarks 10 the members
of,he Company, in the Introductory part
oftis Grafton, were peculiarly appropriate.
We would like very much 10 see the ora
ton in print. AS the speaker, closed, the
band again played, after which the Rev.
DR.. Johnson pronounced benedlcllon,
and the Company returned 10 their En-
CINE House and was dismissed. 1-.
Athalf past four, the Company, toseth.
er with number Of invited guests. sal
down 10 an excellent Dinner. prepared
for the occasion, by the worthy host Of the
planners Hotel, G.. Fl. Goodman, Esqr,
GA. Meigs, Orator of the Day, and Vice
President Of the Company, acted as Presl-
dent Of the day, in the absence of G. h.
Goodman, Esq, President Of the Compa-
ny, aud H. r. Murray, Esq" Chief Engi-
peer, assisted as Vice President. After
all had partaken Of the "good things pre-
pared," the President pro tenn. arose and
read a letter from the President of The
Company, expressing great regret thai he
was debarred the pleasure of being with
The Company on this occasion. .,;.
The following Regular Toasts were then
announced:
Isl. The day we celebra,e-A nations
iubilee-the birthday ofourlibertles-long
may itabe remembered by every true
American heart. Music-HuI Columbia,
%. Washiugfon-As warrior, a patriot
and "a statesman, he hadno equal. .
aHe is freedoms now and fame's
One OF the few Of the immortal names
That were not born to die.nn i::,l : ssh
Music-Washington's March. ).
81. 5Lafayette.-His name will only
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1844-07-17

From Mcrico.-The latest accounts from
Mexico, appear to be rather Of hostile nature,
Santa Anna talks loudly Of retailing Texas,
and has called upon the government for about
four millions Of money and 10000 men TO ac.
compllsh his purpose. He says:
$50 soon as The money may be voted, that
troops shall be put in motion; but as It would
be necessary, if hostiIi,ies commenced this sea.
son, az the President desires 10 Withdraw troops
from points in tne interior important to be
guarded, he makes the further reguisition Of
30 900 men to be stationed at these points
{" He protests strongly that these acquisitions
are made with no personal view of aggrandize.
ment The President asks for no extension oi
powers, brt only for means Of exercising the
powers already delegated to him, and so to pre-
serve intact the honor, dignity and integrity oi
the Mexican nation,
"Such are the principal features of the pro-
iect now before Congress. In The meantime
there are many whothink lhata majority of the
members will not vote for the appropriation of
S4,OO0OO0 Should such be the case. it is
confidently expected, so anxious is Santa An.
ma TO raise the money, that he will dissolve The
Congress, send home the members, and then
issne an order for forced loan, OF else adopt
some other measure TO carry ont his schemes
The next arrival from Mexico will probably tel
the whole story"
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1844-07-17
July l3, 1914.
To the Ministers and Dcacons' Meeting of h
Edgsfeld Baptist association

To the Minister'S and Dcacons' Meeting of Mt
Edsefetd Baptist Association.
DEAR BRErHEN lin compliance with your
request. now present an answer TO The follow
ing query: "D"es Christ pray for sinners, oil
Tor believers only?"
The following Scriptures will throw light or
the subject. "When they (the Jews) were
come 10 the place, which is called Calvary
there they crncified him (Jesus) and the male
factors; one, on the right hand. and the other
on the lett. Then said Jesus. Father, forgive
them, for they know not what they do" Luke
XIII. SO, "a. ~ pray for them; (my discl
piles } pray not for the world. bul for them
which thou hast given me: for they are thine.
Neither pray for these alone; bnt for them
also which shall believe on me through theil
word" John xviii, 8, 20.
In the first quotation from the New Tesla
ment we learn that Jesus prayed for sinners o.
the viest character, ard WHO were about to
perpelrae upon himself the most attrocious
wickedness. This is in perfect keeping with
his inicrcession, as mediator on behalf of gull
ty men-as the lamb of God, that taketh away
the sin oil The world; Of that world which his
Father so loved. as TO send him his only begot
ten son into it, that whatsoever beeveth in him,
shonld not perish, but have everlasting life.
On the same principle, his Apostle thus ex.
presses his desire to his son Ti4nothy a"I ex.
hort therefore, tina, first Of all, supplications
prayers, intercessions. and giving of thinks be
made for all mon: for Kings, and for all men
that are in authority, that we may lead qule
life in all godliness and honesty, for this is
good and acceptable in the sight Of God onr So
vior; who will have all men to be saved, and
come unto the knowledge ofthe truth" I. Tim
ii. Ia. 81 81 ESl III. 3;l .; 81
From the second quotation we learn, thai
Jesus prayed specially and definitely for bis
Apostles. and for all that should believe or
him through their word. He did not. .whel
thus praying for his people. pray for the I'M
converted, IL pray not for the worId."t but fol
them, which thou hast given me- speti
tions were not general. but special In accor
dance with this special act Of the Savior, is the
request the Apostle "pray for u.s., and hi.
direction "pray one from anolher.n
We would, then, answer the query thus
THAT Jesus prayed for sinners, and for be
levers specially and particularly.n Hence W,
learn that. IN imitation of his example, W,
should pray for sinners, and especially for be
lieving sinners. isla
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1844-07-17

Temperance Conreation.-The Temperance
Convention of the State of SnntIi Carolina,
will NEE, at Edgefeld Court House, on Wed
nesday the 3lst instant
Many ofthe distinguished advocates of the
principles Of Total Abstinence will be present
OH tha, occasion, from this, and the adjoining
States; and all who desire to hear the subject
ably and fully discussed. will do well to en-
brace the opportunity. twill be time full Of
interest 10 the good cause, and j, is hoped will
be attended with great and lasting good, in
promoting the cause of Temperance, prosperi.
ty, and happiness throughout the lard.
We have hope, that our citizens will with
their accustomed Iiberaly, throw open wide
their doors, to receive with hearty welcome,
all. who shall give our village the honor of their
company, during the time of this benevolent
meeting.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1844-07-17

Rise in the Mississippi. Cincinnati
Daily Advertiser. states. that the river ontie
23d ult., was thirty-eight feet two inches plumb
above low water mark and this was seven feet
two inches above the curb stone of the market
in St. LOUIS. In Cincinnati the height Of the
water above the low water mark, was abou,
sixty.one feet One of the scenes which this
tremendous food Of water has produced is thus
depicted in the ST. Louis Republican:
"a gentleman yesterday gnve US vivid
description Of the effects of the flood in the
Sand Hill prairie, lying in Ray county, be
tween Camden and Lexington. On one ofthe
highest Of the hills which are scattered over
this prairie which he went TO last Sunday in a
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1844-07-17

augusta Washingtonian.-The publisher oi
this valuable Temperance Journal, rc.com-
n,ences the publication Of it on Saturday next.
We invite the friends of Temperance 10 come
forward and throw in their mite in support OF
this Journal, which has, since its establishment
done much in furlhering The advancement Of
the good cause in which it Las been engaged,
in our district.