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Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1845-07-08

A CHATTER ON GHosTs.-Neal, the wit
ty author of the celebrated Charcoal Sketch
es,' in late number of his paper has some
droll speculations in relation 10 ghosts, their
dress, proper department, and the like. Mr..
hurdock, the actor, has been delivering a
lecture, in which he goes against the man
ner in which historians generally conceive
ghosts when one of those characters are cast
for them. For instance, he says that the
.sghost of Hamlet's father-thc buried ma
jesty of Denmark-is, by the usage Of the
stage, made too solemn and monotpnops in
his manner, and that there is no reason why
his style ofconversaion should be different
from what it was in life" Now, against
this Neal holds argument so powerful that
we are fam to believe he has been out O
nights with ghosts md such like supernatu-
raj customers, although 10 read his writings
one would hardly suppose him the possossor
of gravity enough 10 hold nocturnal or any
other sort Of communion with the widowed
tenanry of graveyards. But hear him talk
once. Neal says that
ga ghost must be a ghost, according to
the popular idea of ghosts, else he is no
ghost. A ghost must be awful-supernatu-
ral-deep in voce-constrained in action-tear
full and impressive. For instance, ghost
taking snuff or smoking cigar-tlting back
his chair, or sitting down on the front steps
"a ghost whistling a Polka. or dreaming
that he 'dwelt in marble halls, SIT might
all be natural enough to him in life; but
when he 'revisi;s the glimpse of the moon,
making night hideous, and us fools ofnature
so horribly to shake our dispositions it will
not do for him to talk in the two and SIX
pence style of flesh and blood, or he and
Hamlet might seat themselves cheek-by-
jowl upon the gaIden fence, to consult over
domestic troubles, just as people thus chat
ter every day. No; the fault to us is, :hal
mere human organs do not make his ghost
ship terrible epough-he sometimes iorgets
his part, aud has been known to sneezc.-
HIS boots creak and bis glrments rustic;
he looks behind, to see that he may not
bump against the scenes as he disappears;
and the whole thing, as best executed, falls
sadly short Of the ideal, which is the defect
of the supernatural in theatrical effects
A ghost NUT be played by somebody with
the bronchitis and the rheumaism-a croak
and little lumbago are essential
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CALUMNIEs.

"Father Richie is certainly alarmed about the
printing, and, in consequence, he allowed Mr..
eiss, his partner, the other day, TO call upon the
editors of the United STATES Journal in favor of COM
promise. This you may depend upon"
Washington correspondent Of ~ Y. Herald, .Nov. 6.
False throughout. II the N. Y. Herald canno.
obtain more veracious correspondents, it had better
disband the whole corps. We scorn to make any
compromise with any one--above all, with such a
journal"
Equally false is an insinuation recently made by
a Washington correspondent Of the charleston
Patriot" that efforts had been made 10 buy off the
Washington "Constitution," for the benefit Of the
Union. We say, for all, scorn all coalitions
all bargains all arrangements Of any description
to advance our interests for the public printing. No
such proposition has been made to buy off the
Constitution" by us, directly or indirectly.
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OfMr. Medill, whose appointment as the chief
Of the Indian Bureau we noticed yesterday, we
would say word. Of all the good appointments
Mr.. Polk has made, and the good men and good
dill is among the best-honest to the bottom of his
heart-honorabe in the very best and strongest
of the word-cool, rejecting, and sagacions in
forming opinions; steady and determined in carry
ing them into effect. He has trodden through life
in the straight path himself, and all who have any
thing to do with his department will have to pursue
one as straight. Mr.. Medill is still but young
man; yet in Congress, among the great men of the
country, as one Of the representatives Of Ohio, he
won for himself name II is but few years
since he was teaching school in little Delaware.
Such is the destiny Of worth, talents and industry,
in this country.
The "Union" announces that Mr.. William ].
Brown, representative in the last Congress from
Indiana, has been appointed Second Assistant Post.
master General, in place Of Mr. Medill.
Pennsylpanian
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was no immediate danger Ia the mean time, the
fury of the storm increased, filling the air with
snow and sleei. Everything was thrown into con-
fusion, and the waves dashng violenty towards the
shore, the boat was capsized. McFarlane first re-
gained il, as it lay keel upwards, and caught the
doctors hand as he saw II above water on the
other side of the boat and assisted him to the boat
The doctor, while pulling off his gloves, said to
McFarlane, "you had better get ashore (then about
fifteen rods distant) fast as you can. ] can get
ashore well enough" The next instant they were
separated, the boat being again capsized, and the
doctor no more seen or heard
McFarlane and Bodice, or Bodrie, chung to the
boat, and were driven towards the shore, and saved
themselves by seizing hold of bushes twenty feet
above the ordinary beach. Here they stad until
there was no longer any hope Of rescuing the doctor
or their other companions, who all persisted. The
body Of Piquet was found in the morning a short
distance from the place Of the wreck, shockngly
manged by being dashed against the rocky shore.
A roll Of blankets, book Of feld.notes, and few
articles of clothing belonging to the doctor, were
picked up at different points. The boat dashed
to pieces, and scattered along the coast for three
miles.
On the l7th, Capt. Alburtis sent from the garri-
son boats crew, under Lieut.. Hamilton, to search
for the bodies Of the doctor and Lorimer The boat
returned on the 18th without finding either of them.
Thus has persisted, in the midst oflife and useful
ness, an eminently worthy and distinguished man,
Of whom as a citizen, and as public character Of
great merit and worth, the State of Michigan may
well be proud, and whose death all will lament and
mourn.
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81
Whole number of assemblymen, 1913.


Whole number of assemblymen, 1913.
Enough is known to show that the democrats will
have considerable majority in the assembly, as
well as in the senate. The number of wings will
be somewhat greater than last year. but not equal
the wings and natives together. The only men,
Der Of the new Legislature elected as a native is
Mr.. Folsom, Of this city, elected last year to the
senate.
Duchess county is reported to have elected the
democratic assembly ticket. Last year wing.
Correspondents Of the New York Journal of Commerce.
ALBANY, November G, ls45.
Lewis county SAB wing in all towns but two,
which give 100 democrat.
Jefferson county, town of wilma gives 300 wing;
gain Of $40.
Oswego county probably democratic by 300 to
500.
Chennngo, democratic by 500, except Storrs,
(whig,) elected to the assembly.
Cortland county is reported wing by small ma
jority.
McCarty (dem.) is defeated for the assembly in
Onondaga county.
One wing in doubt in Cayuga county.
Spencer (whig) has probably 1900 majority for
the senate in Oneida, 0tsego, jefferson, and Lewis.
He 10 elected by over 1000.
Nothing further from the 9th district.
The 7th senatorial district is probably demo-
cratic. Wayne $50 on senate; Ontario under 700.
Great doubts about 4th district. If Essex coun-
ty is but 100, as reported, Young (dem is elected.
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MELANCHOLY LOSS OF LIFE.--A slip from the of
fee of the Charestown (Va.) Free Press furnish
es the following account Of serious accident which
occurred near that place on Thursday evening last
"On Thursday evening" Mr.. Henry Brown, 1.-THE
agent of the Winchester railroad at Harper's Fer
ry,) his son William, and Mr.. Henry Gasker
together with several others, were engaged in push
ing an iron car, laden with coal; and whilst so en-
gagged, portion of the trussel work at the bridge
Immediately above the road that leads over the
gagged, with the car, and burying them beneath the
coal.
sour informant states that Mr. Brown was taken
from under the ruins much injured, and his recov
cry pronounced doubtful; his son William a corpse
and Mr.. Gasker, and another individual, whose
name we have not learned, also dead"
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Gun CONSUL AT LIvERpooL.-Private letters, we
learn, says the New York Sun, have been received
from the veteran Armstrong, the United States con-
sui at Liverpool, announcing his continued good
health, with the exception OF some trouble which
he has experienced from the wound received in the
last war, (which still contains the ball received in
battle owing, probably, to the change in the climate
The general, we understand, has removed the office
of the consulate to the new Washington buildings
and the stars and stripes will henceforth wave in
triumph over the venerable consu's new headquar-
ters. We are glad to hear that the old soldier is
well pleased with his new positions and that his life
and health may be continued through long series
OF years, we doubt not will be the wish Of every
American patriot, for his yalor and patriotic deeds
are long since inscribed high on the scroll Of his
country's fame.-Phi Sentinel.
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NEW AND HANDSOME STYLE OF FAN.
In CY GOODS, PERFUMERY, &c.-Just re-

NEW AND HANDSOME STYLE OF FAM
IN CY GOODS, PERFUMERY, &c.-Just re-
ceived from New York, Immediately from Paris,
large assortment of the above consisting of every
variety Of
Toilet appendages, combs, brushes, hand-mr-
rors, &c.
Likewise quantity Of handsome work-boxes,
from so cents TO $35
Ladies' dressing-cases, orkbaskets, portfolios
Embroidered reticules and purses Of the latest
and most novel designs, &c.
Together with general assortment Of jewery
and ornamental fancy goods, which the la
dies and the public are respectfully invited to
inspect.
N. B. A very handsome collection of glass and
china toilet bottles. Also, ladies' ornamental hair
work of every description.
J. Fl. GIBBS'S FANCY STORE,
Opposite Centre Market, Washington.
Nov Stiff
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MEDICAL WORKS offered at

VALUABLE MEDICAL WORKS offered at
Y very small advance from cost, for cash, by E.
X. LUNDY, between ~ and 9th streets, south side
Pennsylvania avenue Washington.
Curveillier's Anatomy
Churchill's Diseases of. Females
Churchill's System of Midwifery
Chapman on Eruptive Fevers, Dropsies, Govt &C.
Chapman on Thoracic and Abdominal Viscera
Bartlett on Typhoid and Typhus Fevers
Billings's First Principles of Medicine
Domestic Management Of the Sick-room
Deweess System of Midwifery
Dunglison's Practice of Medicine, 3 vols.
Dunglison on Human Health
Dunglison on New Remedies
Dunglison's Medical Dictionary
Graham's Elements Of Chemistry
Hobyn's Medical Dictionary
Harrison on the Nervous System
Rigby's System of Midwifery
Roget's Outlines of Physiology and Phrenology
Popular Treatise on Vegetable Physiology
Tras Medical Jurisprudence
Perera on Food and Diet
Arndral's Essays on Blood and Disease
Wilson's Dissector
Smith & Horner's Anatomical Atlas
Wood & Bache's United States Dispensary, new
edition.
American Journal of Medical Science, published
quarterly, at IS year
Braithwaite Retrospect, published semi-annually,
81 year
London Lancet, published monthly, 81 year
Nov Sind
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OFFICIAL.
APPOINTMENT BY THE PRESIDENT
JAMES CLARKE as governor Of the Territory Of
Iowa, in the place Of John Chambers, removed.

The Philadelphia Enquirer" is taking ground
against the United States in relation to Oregon
Now it is said here that one Of its editors is an
Englishman named Crump, and that he lives in
Camden, New Jersey.
What does he mean Tin late article) when he
says that the leading journalists of the country are
expressing their views in decided and unequivoca
terms in relation to the Oregon question: Does he
call the wing papers leading papersl He has been
trying everything within the last year against the
government as it respects Oregon. He has an Amer.
can associate.
Yours, respectfully,
SCRUTATOR.
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We have read Of the tabled Upas and its deadly
effect upon vegetable well animal life but until
we perused the report of that highly ntelli-
gent body, the French Academy of Sciences, we
knew not that the proximity of the walnut tree was
injurious both to animal and vegetable existence.
One Of the members stated the result of repeated
experiments that If man remain long near the tree,
he becomes affected with headache and nausea; that
fgran be sown beneath its branches it is much less
productive than if equally close to tree of another
kind. He attributes this to the peculiar en,anaton
from the tree--BuE Com. .fdp.
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UNION OF THE ATLANTIC AND PAcIrIc.--lt is said
that the Minister of Foreign Affairs in Central
America has arranged with company of capitalists
of Begans, French, and English, TO make ship.
canal from Lake Nicaragua to the Pacific, the ex.
pense Of which can be betrayed for ten millions Of
dollars-whch we think can be easily done, using
the lake for navigation. 1t is very possible that, in
this age of internal improvements, the two seas will
be united before much more time elapses; and, un-
for communication with the Pacific, by the shortest
and most expeditions route, via Oregon, England
will head us off completely Sentinel
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TENsEssEE,--In the legislature of Tennessee, res
outions have been introduced insructng their sen.
ators and requesting their representatives to vote
against any bill to charter national bank-agains
any bill to distribute the proceeds of the sales of the
public lands among the States-against any bill fol
the assumption Of the State debts;-to vote for any
bill for the modification of the tar-for the recep
ton of the constitution of the State of Texas-and
for the extension Of the laws of the United States
over the territory Of Oregon.-Phla. Sentinel.
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r AIDES ORNAMENTAL HAIR WORK.
IL A handsome assortment of the above, con-
sisting of curls, braids, frizettes paits, Grecan
curls, half wigs, &C., now on hand at ]. HI.
GIBBS'S Fancy and Perfumery store, opposite
Centre Market, where will be found an elegant Sc
lection OF the finest and extracts oils shaving
creams, pomades, combs, har-brushes, DC.
An entirely new style Of shell tuck comb just re-
ceived. Also, hair plated into bracelets, watch
guards, chains and necklaces, on the shortest notice
and most reasonable terms
J. II. GIBBS'S
Fancy store, opposite Centre Market.
Nov 8-eo3tif
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ANECDoTE OF MR.. WEBSTER--IF TRUE,
OMNIBUS IN REGARD TO OREGON.
The "New York Morning News" ofyesterday
relates the following expressive anecdote about Mr.


lhe NEW York Morning NEWS OF yesterday
relates the following expressive anecdote about Mr.
Webster;
The privileges Of arstocras and the protective system
cannot stand under tho influence OF This feeling
was expressed fortnight since by Daniel webster Mr. A.
upon Mr. Webster know he favorable to the pro-
ject. mo !" "Whyf' because Will net support any
Of improving the intercourse with the country west
Of the Rocky mountains All that country must become
separate and naon and for that object will oppose
this railroad with all my influence !" This said within
three weeks and significant from the negotiator Of
the surrender OF Maine.
We regard this anecdote important, not as
bearing on the question of railroads, but Of Oregon.
Is it true that Mr.. Webster Zone Of the wing cham
pions Of the Senate) in favor Of erecting distinct
republic on the shores Of the Pacifcs Then does
he not share the American feeling, but he adopts
the policy of England and of France. Mr.. Guizot
is FOR trimming the "baance of power" in America
Mr.. Webster appears to fall into similar policy.
Great Britain was in favor of establishing inde-
pendent government in Texas. The "London
Times" enforced it with all its power. II was for
establishing another republic on our borders for the
purpose of balancing the weight and counteracting
the influence of the United States. For the same
reason, too, many of the English politicians anx-
ious to cut us off from Oregon, well as from Cali
fornis, and indeed, to cripple in all directions
Such, we apprehend, is the spirit of Mr.. Webster
himself. he has made this declaration to Mr..
Whitney, he is for cutting us adrift from Oregon,
and inviting her people to erect that country into
independent republic. How different is this feeling
from the sentiment ascribed to General Jackson:
"No compromise (of oregon) but at the lannon's
mouth!n
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The New York Courier and Enquirer takes bold
and unqualified ground in relation to the present po-
stion of Texas. It considers Texas as much Ameri-
can soil as Vermont or Missouri "There is not a
nation in the world" says the Courier, "that does
not regard the annexation of Texas as adding inn
mensey, beyond all present computations, to tho
power and wealth of the United States"
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We are obligingly favored with translaiions Of
Mexican papers down to ll,h October, just re-
ceived at the departments. But we received them
too late to insert them in this evenings paper.
Weshoud not suppose, from the accounts we have
received that the danger Of war deepens with Mex
leo; but that, judging from the courteous reception
she has given to our squadron at Vera Cruz, the
hostile feeling is rather abated.
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V'HE BOSTON AMERICAN ALMANAC
j. for 1876 (beng the 18th year Of its publication)
is this day received, containing its usual valuable
collection Of commercial, political, astronomical, and
statistical information, and greatamount Of original
matter, useful to the politician to the merchant and
for purposes Of general referencevaluable in ITSELF
and useful by Of its ready access through the
indexes Of the book, and the shape in which il is
presented in this publications. volume Of 342
pagesi price, 81; and be sent to any post Office
in the United States for postage Of - cents APP
plication be made to F. TAYLOR,
Bookseller, Washington city.
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DENJAMIN ROMANS, .aueiioner and Com
ID mission Merchant, has taken that large and COM
modous building, known as the Medical College,
corner of and 10th streets, where he is prepared
to receive merchandise of every description, for
public or private sale The rooms are well cacu-
lated for the display Of goods, capable Of accommo-
dating large company, and the building only one
square north Of Pennsylvania avenue.
Sales Of real estate, furniture, and personal prop
erty, attended to at any place within the city.
Nov 5-2w
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@GrNotice.-F street Presbyterian church.
BY Divine permission, the Rev. N. Bannatyne, CO.
pastor elect Of this church, will preach on Sabbath
morning next and the Rev. Dr. Laurie in the after
noon. Service in the morning at IL O'Clock, and in
the afternoon at halfpast 3 o'clock The public is
invited.
Nov
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The steamboat Oceoa arrived at Norfolk on Sun
day night from Washington, with one hundred and
forty-seven colorcd persona, men, women, and
children emigrants for Liberia. These people were
liberated by win two estates in Virginia, and are
to be conveyed to their new home in the ship Roam
oke, which was to sail on Tuesday.
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We need hardly add that until recently she has re-
jected such propositions in toto. Mr.. Rushs late
work will give the Intellgencer some information
on this subject.
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\ ~ CHEWING TosAcco.-The fine chewing to-
bacco mentioned in our paper the 4th inst, will
be opened and ready for distribution by o'clock p.
m, on Monday next, at Fuller's Hotel.
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MFRS. GASSAWAY has taken a commodious
lNl building on the south side of Pennsylvania
avenue between 9th and 7th streets, and nearly OPP
posite Browns and Colemans Hotels, where she is
prepared to accommodate yearly and transient
boarders. Her apartments are spacious, airy, and
have been newly farnished and she fatters herself
that she can insure the comfort of those who may
visit her house.
~ Attached to the premises is good stable,
for rent.
Nov. 8-dtf
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DANCING ACADEMY.

MIR. F. C. Liable has the honor to inform the
Ivl ladies' and gentlemen Of Washington, George
town, and Alexandria, that his Dancing Academy
will reopen on Tuesday, 4th November, at his
dwelling house, on Pennsylvania avenue.
Days Of f,,iiion--Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Sat-
urdays from 3p. M. to S p. M, for young ladies';
from S to p. M, for young masters.
NJ B. Those ladies and gentlemen who may feel
DESTROYS to receive instruction at Georgetown, will
please leave their names with Mr.. George HoIiz-
man, Union Hotel, or at Mr.. LIE residence in
Washington.
Oct. 27--2taw3m lint. and Georgetown Adv
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by-St. Matthew's Church.--A collection
will be taken up in this church, on Sunday next,
Nov. Q, for the benefit of St. Vincent's orphan
asylum.
JNO. p. DONELAN,
Nov. Pastor.
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FLOWER ROOTS AT AUCTIoN.--on Mo,,-
i day evening next, the 10th instant, at o'clock
p. M, we shall sell at our auction store one case
dubious roots, from the celebrated house of Varsler
school & Son, florists, Harlaem, Holland, consist
ing of hyacinths narcissus, tulips double and sim
gle jonquilles, crocus, &c. Ladies' and gentlemen
wishing to procure beautiful flower roots would do
well to attend this sale, as il will probably be the
last this season.
r. w. DYER g. CO.,
Nov g. Auctioneers.
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BzA. Green, .auciioner.

ByA. Green, sauciione1.
DARLoR AND CHAMBER FURNITURE
i AT AUCTl0N.--0n Thursday, the 18th
instant shall sell the house two doors north Of
the Odd Fellows Hall, ON Seventh street, (the flag
will designate the place. at II O'Clock, q. m, fine
lot Of chamber and parlor furniture. enumerate
in part
fine mahogany sofas with cushioned seats
Is do do hair-seat chairs,
do do plush.covered rocking chair
Fine do dining side. aud card tables
Do do dressing bureaus and ward
robes
2 do marble-top pier do
2 do gilt-frame pier glasses
sets mantel lamps, prism drops
Silk damask window curtains
Cane-seat and other chairs
Several astral lamps, stair rods, &c.
Andirons, shovels and tongs, and tenders
Feather beds, bedding, and bsdsteads
Brussels, three-py, and ingram carpets
2 fine radiators, &c.
TERMS All sums Of and under 500 cash all
sums over 500 credit of two and four months will
be given, for notes satisfactorily endorsed, bearing
interest.
Nov, Std A. GREEN, Auctoneer
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AssA STORE-HOUSE TO RENT on Pennsyl-
.nHfa vana ayenue.--The three-story store-house
at present occupied by II. w. Dyer G. Co. as an
auction store, lis for rent. The building is 90 by "a
feet and has good cellar. Possession may be had
about the LIST day Of December next. Apply to the
subscriber on 18th street, near the Treasury.
THOS. w. PAIRO
Nov S-3t