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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, W.T. [i.e. Wis.]) 1843-1844, 1844-05-04
ANOTHER EXPLOSION.
Washington, April Is, IS


This was the day set apart for the
trial of Colts Sub-Marine Battery in
Potomac river, near the Navy Yard.
Thousands and thousands lined the
shores, covered the hills and house
tops in every direction. Two large
steamboats, crowded with passengers,
and any amount of small craft were
in the river. The first fire threw up
the water over two hundred feet lock-
ing like an immense column Of spray,
and the sound was like distant thunder.
Several other discharges were made
with the same effect. Finally, ship
of 500 tons under full sail with flags
hoisted was got under weigh. As she
approached the mark to let the sailors
know the place Of the battery, they
give three cheers and jumped aboard
the yawl and rowed tothe shore. This
was moment of tremendous anxiety
and the fate Of those who were killed
on board the Princeton, occasionally
brought up in conversation, would now
and then cause the spectators TO move
back for moment and then the ex-
element and curiousity on the occa-
sion would make them advance TO the
waters edge again. At length the ex-
plosion took place. The ship was al
most perpendicular upon her stern for
a moment. The spray rose high, but
it was seen through; and thousands had
full view ofthe ships bottom. In a
moment, she fell and her timbers were
floating in every direction. All the
fore part of the vessel including the
foremost was taken away. The main
mast was broken three times. A small
trunk Of il however, stood fast to the
wreck. The mizzenmast was not
damaged at all. In one minute after
the vessel fell, small portion Of her
stern only was seen about six inches a.
boye wafer. Had the torpedo struck
the vessel on one side instead of direc.
lily on the bottom, the flying of the
splinters on the shore must have done
great damage among SO many tHou-
sand spectators.
Colt was on shore and fired the tor
pedo by application Of electricity TO
iron rods under the water. The ex-
perimint was satisfactory to all who
saw it. a whole fleet Of British vessels
could be easily destroyed in this way.
Speaking Of electricity reminds me Of
Prof. Morse's electromagnetic tele-
greph completed IL miles on the road
TO Baltimore. The other day, when
the first car Of the railroad train reach
ed it, news was sent here and the an
swer got back before the last car pas
sed. less than minute.
Thus is this electricity working
wonders in the world.-Chicago Dem.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, W.T. [i.e. Wis.]) 1843-1844, 1844-05-04
From the Alexandria Gazette.
"REMINISCENCES OF THE OLDEN DAYS

From the Alexandria Gazette.
"REMINISCENCES OF THE OLDEN DAYS
OF VIRGINIA.
Origin ofihe term CavendiSh To-
bacco.-There lived in the County oil
Mecklenburg, and Colony Of Virginia,
some seventy and five years ago, Co.
lionel Cabanis, successful planter and
prosperous gentleman" Now, in
those ancient days of Virginia, the
habit was to export the tobacco grown
in the Colony to the mother county, to
be manufactured, and there to be re-
exported to Virginia, there TO be masti-
Gated and spirited upon IFS native soil.
Our worthy Colonel was the first 10
start domestic manufactures in the
south on his own hook, by the erection
OF private establishment for the man.
ufacture Of chewing tobacco on a small
scale, And prime article was turn
ed ou. from this infant, and we may
saw. Isolated mandatory of the o'den
time. Ard TIE good Colonel, who
was member o. tie House Of Burgess
SEES, would at every annual VISIT 10
Williamsburg, put into hiS sahu'e-naes
a choice twist for each OF his bro.her
members and chewers Of the HOUSE;
and anxiously indeed was his advent
or rather that OF his saddle-bags, look
ed for while many a smacking OF lips,
as we'll as shaking Of hands greeted the
arrival of the manufacturer Of Mecklen-
burg at the capital.
Now the Cabanis twist beat all com
petition, it had the taste, the twang, the
real game favour, and many and earn
est were the enquiries as the modus
operandi by which such an exquisite
article was produced. AT length the
Colonel divulged the mighty secret.
lie aioays pressed his prime, me real
Cabanis IA an old Bee Gumn
Gentle readers, who are mastica;ors
of the weed rejoice! After the lapse Of
three quarters Of century, The truth
the mighty truth is out at last. 30 let
us hear no more Of Cavendish To5ac-
co but OF Ca5Gnis No. !, rea! Bee
Gun, and no mistake
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, W.T. [i.e. Wis.]) 1843-1844, 1844-05-04

MEx1co.-Release Of 7sran Pris-
oners-Two Of the Texan prisoners
Major ]. w. hurry and Donald
Smi,h--reached N. Orleans On the
evening Of the goth ult., from Vera
Cruz, having been released by Santa
Ana. When they left it was reported
and believed that all the San Antonio
prisoners had been released or soon
would be; and expectations were en-
tertained that all the Texan prisoners
in Mexico would soon be set at large.
Since the llth Of Sept. last there have
been twenty-five deaths at the Castle
Of Perotte. The U. S. brig Balm
bridge, waiting the arrival of the U.
IS. Minister, would sail on the eth
ult. for Pensacola, for which port :he
Somers sailed on the 22d.-[N. Y.
Sun.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, W.T. [i.e. Wis.]) 1843-1844, 1844-05-04

IkIsH PoTAToEs IN MARcH.-The
editor of"La Creole" published at
St. Martinsville, in this State, is
chuckling over new Irish potatoes
One, in particular, he mentions, eight
inches in circumference, which was
dug on the plantation of A. b. Dam
triye on the l2ih ult. We don't wish
TO aggrava,e the editor Of the Boston
Post.--fN. 0. Pic.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, W.T. [i.e. Wis.]) 1843-1844, 1844-05-04

AWIrE.-In the play of"Love and
Reason" old General Gordon is per-
suading Adjutant Vincent to marry.
"She is au ANGEL" says the Gener-
al.
81 dom, want ar angel,-I should
not know what TO do with an angei!"
replies the single-hearted adjutant.
"She i, all sweeiness." rejoins the
General.
$50 is a beehive" answers Vim
cent, '.but il does not follow that |
should thrus, nv head into IT,"
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, W.T. [i.e. Wis.]) 1843-1844, 1844-05-04
r A. CHENOWETH,

T. a. CHENUW L II,
.TTopNEy AND COUNSELLOR AT LAW,
poTosI, GRANT CO., W. T.
foac. with C. X. Lord, few doors below Lang
worthy's Store)
Edward J. Gay, st. Louis, Mo.
ISChenowe,h g. Co, Louisville, KY
Hon. Joseph Chenoweth, Columbus, y.
Refer 10 Capt. Wilson, Madison, indiana "a,
Austin & Son, Milwaukee, W.
Hon. A. Ganet, Chicago, Illinois.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, W.T. [i.e. Wis.]) 1843-1844, 1844-05-04

MEnEMEr ALI.-Thc venerable
Pacha Of Egypt, is anxiou, TO keep on
terms with the Sultan. He sent him
lately splendid little steamer as a
present furnished in the most costly
style. "The cabins are entirely built
of rosewood and mahogany, with sill
yer columns, and rich satin curtains COW
cred with gold. She is schooner rig
ged, and the masts are all OF solid cher
ry WOOD. The engines are of thirty
six horse power, and there is no doubt
tina: she will be most acceptable gift
10 the Sultan as pleasure yacht.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, W.T. [i.e. Wis.]) 1843-1844, 1844-05-04
MACHINE POETRY.

The robins are singing,
The grass is upsprinslng,
And April is bringing,
Mid sunshine and showers;
The bellies are out airing,
Gay dresses they're wearing.
And the fields are preparing
To put forth their flowers;
The brooks are swift. running.
The snakes are out summing,
The boys are out cunning.
The fountains are spouiing,
The anglers are trouting
Far of mid the hills.
Where the Iambkins are prancing,
And the sunbeams are dancing
On the bright sparkling rills;
The partridge is drumming
By the mountain side rude.
And the horne. is humming
His song in The wood:
The spider sits eyeing
The insec, that's flying,
To catch him-the scamp!
The owle. is sleeping.
While the bugs are a.creepiug.
And the frogs are a-peeping.
= In yonder OLD swamp;
The s,reamleis ere flooding,
The lilacs are budding.
And eloud.racks are scudding
A,hwart the blue sky;
The catarac,'s roaring
While its waters are pouring.
And the hen hawk is soaring
With the eagle on high.
The wild dove is wooing,
To his love he is cooling,
Il hope he will win her.)
Bland breezes ere blowing.
The cattle are lowing,
And / am now going
TO dinner. Spoons, o. G.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, W.T. [i.e. Wis.]) 1843-1844, 1844-05-04

TTroubles spring from idleness,
and grieyous tolls from needless ease.
Many without labor would live by
their own wits only; but they break
for want ofstock.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, W.T. [i.e. Wis.]) 1843-1844, 1844-05-04

LATER FROM EUROPE.

SPEECH OF O'CosNrLL AT BIRMINGHAM.
The ship Sheridan, at New York,
brings dates from Liverpool to the
18th ult., six days later.
O'Connell had a triumphant recep-
lion a. Birmingham, whittier he went
from London, to be present at din
ner rendered to him by the citizens Of
that town. The Grand Banquet, TO be
given at Covent Garden Theatre, in
honor Of Mr.. O'Connell, was to come
of on the lath, and the arrangements,
it is said, were on q very large scale.
AT the Birmingham public dinner, Mr.
O'Connell's speech was powerful and
concilatory, and while he expressed a
desire that the people q both Islands
should remain no long ef separated in
the pursuit of common object-their
political rights-he spoke with a deter
mina,ion and fortitude as to himself
which showed how little forbearance
he anticipated from the Government,
and how little he dreaded their humili-
Ity:
"Oh," said Mr.. O'Connell in conclu-
sion, "if you could have seen, as have,
the tears glistening in the eyes of my
countrymen, as l 60 along-if you
could see the aged woman, with her
eyes turned towards heaven, imploring
blessings on my head--if you could
see the stalwart youth, leaving his
work in the fields, and coming to the
roadside--if you could see him there
with his hat of, and his eyes filed,
and his heart beating, whilst he cried,
oh, long life to you for the sake Of Ire
land Ii you heard, in passing, the
sweet voices Of the girls imploring
blessings on my head-if you heard
the lisping Of the babies, as they pray
for prosperity to Daniel O'Connell-
"a laugh If you heard all this, you
would say that l must be the coolest
Of human beings, if my breast did not
expand, and my heart throb, and my
arm was not nerved, for it is still firm
(cheers) in the enthusiasm Of my love
for Ireland, and in determination to
continue my efforts TO get justice done
for my country. (Renewed cheering.)
But, believe me, England is not safe,
if this doctrine OF conspiracy goes a.
broad. from this spot, now, from
the centre Of England, send forth my
voice--I call on you, Englishmen, to
arouse for yourselves-for your liber-
ties. call on you to hold the shield
of your protection over the people of
Ireland--for they arc your fellow
countrymen, and never did the meteor
flag Of England float over battle field
that it was not sustained by the stall
wari arms Of Irishmen as well as Eng
lishmen; and never was the shout Of
victory raised on the gorv deck, that
the blood which commingled with
yours in procuring that victory was
not Irish as well as English. We
joined you in every battle--we joined
you in every sirife--and we are ready
TO join you in the present struggle to
maintain the liberties Of England,
Scotland and Ireland forever"
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, W.T. [i.e. Wis.]) 1843-1844, 1844-05-04

TRathbun, the forger, returned
from Auburn TO Buffalo, and he who,
in the era OF speculation, bought more
lots and built more houses than all The
men in Buffalo, is again Offering for
property there.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, W.T. [i.e. Wis.]) 1843-1844, 1844-05-04

VoTISG BY PRoxY.-In the House
Of Lords of England voting by proxy
prevails. The "privilegc" don't al
ways work very well however. Re-
Gently on the Marquis Of Normandy's
motion on the state Of ireland, Wis
count Sidmouth's vote by proxy was
given for the Government while he
was himself DEAD at the same time.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, W.T. [i.e. Wis.]) 1843-1844, 1844-05-04

FA Western paper, in snnoun-
cling a steamboat explosion, very deli
cately observes-"Three persons were
slightly killed"
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, W.T. [i.e. Wis.]) 1843-1844, 1844-05-04

6P"Lord! Nancy" said girl
getting out of the stage few days
since, at ono Of the factories in Lowell,
Mass, "you've no idea how tickled l
be to see you!" al guess you can't
be more iickelder than l be-" says
Beisey, "to be sure"
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1844-03-13
From, the Mount Hernon, CO., Banner.
THE CONTRAST.
"I WILL NOT VIOLATE THE SABBATH

"I WILL NOT VIOLATE THE SABBATH"
A few years stree, Andrew Jackson wi
sited the city of New Orleans, at the invl-
lation ofihe people of that city in order TO
be present atthe laying Of the foundation
stone, of the monument erected to comme-
morate the glorious victory he had achiev.
ed. He was received with every demon
sualion of Joy and gratitude. A committee
was appointed to wait on him, aud inform
him that Sunday had been chosen as the
day to lay the foundation stone of the
monument, and the troops Of the city would
escort him 10 the ground with military
honors. The Old Hero sternly replied
" / ,oll not yiolate the Sabbath" The
committee demonstrated, they spoke OF its
having been the custom of the city to have
their military displays on Sunday; all
would not do-the old veteran again re-
plied,-"I acil not violate the Sabbath"
and the committee yielding to his rever-
ence for his Maker, postponed the day.
Compare this conduct with that of Henry
Clay, on his late political tour through
Louisiana. He was received in N. Orleans
on the Sabbath day, BY the military, with
flaunting banners, sounding trumpets and
beating drums, and in this style, during the
session of church, be was paraded through
the streets Of this grea, city. Nor is this
all. Not satisfied with desecrating the
Sabbath, by his vain display. Henry Clay
escorted by The military, marched past the
churches while engaged in worship aud
kept up such continued clamor by the
bealing of drums, sounding trumpets and
the shouting of the multitude, that one Of
the Clergymen was CONF pslled TO dismiss
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1844-03-13
Ibis congregation. Yet this is the candis
date ofsthe professed lovers Of morality.
Fron, the3 Gharlesfon Courier, & !, j.


Gentleme Perinit me through your
journallo cali The attention Of the grieul...
tural community particularly, TO The Me-
moir of Mr.. Seabrook, JUST published by
M Messrs. Miller & Browne, ofIhis city Il
lis chiefly interesting oCotton planters, but
to all the farming interests ofthe country it
offers something instructive. Indeed there
is no individual to whom a subject 80
widelv;important as the growth of Cotton
in this country, will not afford something
to amuse and crafty. Asi has happened
in other matters of great consequence in
the history Of the country, so IN reference
10 The introduction and cultivation OF the
cotton plant, ii has occurred lhat.facts Of
greatinterest have been permitted TO pass
away and be forgotten, for want of a faith.
!ruI chronicler. Mr.. Seabrook has inter-
posed Just in time TO save from oblivion
much thar would in very shorttime, have
been beyond recovery. With most COM
.mendaDle industry, be has gathered from
all quarters the loose "reminiscences of the
few yet alive who were living at the COM
mencement Of the culture Of cotton as a
crop. in The United States. These facts
he has put together in lively aud agreea-
BILE manner, and We venture to say, that no
one will read his Memoir without being
pleased and interested. "
1t may be hoped that many who may
still be in possession Of important informa-
ton respecting the early planting of cot
ton, may be induced by Mr.. Seabrook's
Memoir, 10 communicate it to himself, or
to the agricultural papers Of the country.
1t is common remark that farmers or
planters are not prompt in supporting the
efforts made for the diffusion Of agricultu-
raj knowledge; but on this occasion, we
must aud do hope that every planter and
farmer will consider it duty to supply
himselfwith copy of the Memoir. I.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1844-03-13

Among other candidates for the State
Department, Messrs. Stephenson and
4Tazewell Of irginia, are spoken OF, but
II Iapprehend under the circu instances that
neither would accept, and Lam still of
:opinionlhatMr. Walker will be the man.
No one is spoken Of forsthe Navy, save Mr..
Saunders, Of North Carolina. Capt: Boil
Ton and Capt. Aulic. are spoken of for Dir.
Kernon's place, head ofthe bureau OF re.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1844-03-13

Cocktails ps. Literature-V Verdict for the
Plaiatif.-The last number of The. Natch-
itochss Herald contains capital hft at
certain class of our population--nlep who
can afford to spend dollar for gin toddies
for themselves, but not cent for spelling
books for their children q .s::t..g5s
.'Do you know, my dear sir,''' said one
gentleman to another, few days since,
"lhat for two dollarsla year you can have
BIackwood's Magazine,a publication which
from the time old Christopher North ush-
cred it into being. been constantly over.
flowing with classic wit, good sense and
luminous thought! and for about the same
price you can have the Knickerbocker, or
Graham's Magazine, those repositories OF
literary gems from American intellect -
They would contribute much towards fornt-
ing the taste Of your fine sons, and hsautl;;
ful daughters" !. ;.ssisss s5sss
"Why the fact is, my dear fellow. !" re-
piled the other, II once took good deal
of pleasure 10 reading such works myself.
but the times are so confoundedly Grabbed
and hard, that 1 cannot even afford otaks
newspaper. Aslo my boys and girls,
they had better be employed ia hoeins sorn
and darning stockings, Than cnl,iyatlnga q
taste for books. The times demand Of %
all system of$rigid economy. Genties
men," said he to the ISLANDERS: will yon
take drink ?ni Hedisbursed eleven dlnles
for so many cocktails. ~ 90 : ~: e5ls. esst
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1844-03-13
Prom The Southern Patriot.
OREGON, I.

It has been well asked what political or
commercial object will be gained to the
United States, from the acquisition of Or
,egon, supposing it was entirely surrendered
by the British Government 1t would De
difficult to answer this question. AWes-
Torn member of Congress might reply, that
as our ancestors have established a Re-
publican frame Of poli,y on the Atlantic,
il is incumbent on their descendants to es-
tablisil Democracy on the Pacific, witbsa
view to political balance. It's only ne
cessary to extend SO comprehensive sur
vey Of the duties of Republicans, by em-
bracing Texas and Mexico, thus sweeping
in political vision tho whole North Ameri-
can Continet, and forming clusters Of Re
publics throughout lis entire extent. This
is magnificent abstraction. But there is
nothing TOO sublime for the Republicanism
OF our day.
1t would, however, be a curious result
10 behold the Representatives of the State
of Oregon participating 10 acts OF leslsia-
lion, the knowledge ofwhich would, per.
haps, reach their constituents by the lime
that Congress would again assemble al
the Constitutional period. II might be
that passage into the Atlantic, round
Cape Horn, would SO lessen the geogra-.
phical space between this anticipated land
Of republicanism aud the political centre of
the Union, as 10 render it a consideration
of economy in question Of mileage. At
all events, if Oregon is ever brought into
our Sisterhood of States, the centre must
be brought nearer than it now is to this
new portion of the Republican circum fer
ence--this remote extremity Of our pros
pe:tive Union, and The Seat of Govern
ment removed 10 convenient travelling
distance for the Oregon Senators and Re.
presentalives.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1844-03-13

Eoneevity.-We published a few days
since. ihe fac, that Mr.. John Van Vorstuf
Schenectady, had entered upon bis l04lh
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1844-03-13

Wheat at the Rest.-By statements pub
lished "in the Buffalo Commercial Advert
ser, we learn. that there is already stored.
up to the middle Of February, at the three
ports alone, OF Chicago, Michigan, Clay
and AIilan-the TWO first on Lake Niche
gan, and the latter in Ohio, on Lake Erie
lat least 600, 900 bushels Of wheat, Of this
winters supplies; and that itconlinued to
pour in daily at all. pors. From 300 TO-
5000 bushels per day were received al Mi
Ian; and at Chicago, as high as 8. 900 BUSH,
els had been received in one, day. The
price at the former place is 60 cents, at the
latter.7S cents, per bushel. There' wili be.
perfect avalanche Of bread stnfs, the
coming season, from the great West /; and
yet the wheat culture, in the grain growing
district on Lake Michigan, is but in its in-
fancy, as il were.-Sentinel. a-
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AUGUSTA. March 4.

1..i5a,5 AUGUSTA, March 4.ssi;;
Fire.-On Saturday morning, between
and o'clock, our citizens were aroused
by the alarm Of Fire, which was discoY.
cred to proceed from one story wood ten
ement of Messrs. J. & W. Harper, ON
Broad street, above the upper market.
The tardiness Of the watchin giving the
alarm in the lower part Of the city, aud
the character of the building, being old and
very dry, afforded such an opportunity for,
the progress of the fire, as 10 destroy all:
hope Of saving it, before an engine reached
the spot. The fire was rapidly commnni.,
Gated 10 the adjacent buildings, which,
with one exception, were of the same coms
bustible character, and confined 70 rage
with unabated fury, unit! eight buildings
were destroyed. Three one story wood;
and one small two story brick buildings,
belonging to J. & w. Harper, fully inspr-,
ed !; one TWO story wood building, belong
ing to Mrs. Carter, and. occupied by; John
Coghlan. no Insurance, we learn; one wood
store and: dwelling, belonging 10, DR.. Dg-i
gas, and occupied by L. p: Dngas, Par-
tally insured; two one story wood build
ings, belonging to the es,aie.cf John Fox.
one of which was occupied by W.sPage;
no insurance. The total loss, however,
on the whole is very ,triAing, as the build-
ings generally were Of little value. The:
occupants saved most or alTof their furni-
ture, which perhaps was somewhat dam-
aged in removing. ng.-Sentinet.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1844-03-13

More Fanaticism.-We learn from an
exchange paper, that public meeting ol
The citizens of Pit,sburg Pa, was held last
week for the purpose of interpasing to save
the life of young man sentenced TO death
in North Carolina. for abetiing in the es-
cape of slave 10 run away. Resolutions
were introduced denunciatory of the insti-
tutions of slavery, and the Judge, Jury and
laws, under which the offender has been
sentenced. This is the way they interpos-
ed, raving against the la,os OF The country.
and denouncing those who are sworn 10
administer those laws with fidelity. 10
Congress and out of Congress, there is a
fiend like spirit abroad against our institu-
tions; spirit which springs not from any
benevolent desire, or wish TO aE,eliorate
the condition of that people to whom God
in his providence, has allotted servile
condition. bur from deep and deadly ha-
lred to the South, and the prosperity to
which God hath blessed her, aud besides,
this a burning anxiety to sweep away all
distinctions in society, save that which
would be begotten, by wealth, and family
"a noble aristocracy, which result would
sooner or later follow the entire abolition
Of slavery 10 our country.-Canden Jour.