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The Washingtonian., 1845-08-09
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bring any spirits on board, for when did they
were always unruly; and if give Cora
glass Of brandy because he is crazy, have no
doubt but every one of the men will be at,ack-
ed by the same disease, in order that the same
remedy may be applied. You don't know
what il is to manage men, and those who are
now under my command are a set Of hard
cases; however, if it would oblige you, will
call the steward up and order some brandy"
told the captain that would consider it a
favor if he did so. The captain then ordered
the steward to bring up some Of the pure stuff,
and it was placed before us. The captain
then sent for Cora, in order that he might
have some of the spirits without the other
men seeing it; but Cora could not be induced
TO come near us, and would suffer no one TO-
approach him; and the steward seemed to have
no particular desire to form an acquaintance
with his case knife, which Cora threatened
him with. was in dilemma now what to
do, and thought would take the liquor to
him. But as approached, one Of the seamen,
for a joke, sing out that we were trying to
catch him that we might tie him. This was
very unfortunate, for | had hopes that the sight
Of the brandy would convince him Of my ear
nestness, and allow me to come near him; but
even though felt the greatest desire to be-
friend him, could not help thinking that
"discretion was the better part Of valor," and
that would not risk my own life to the phren-,
zy Of mad sailor, for he hcaped the most
horrid curses on me, and menaced with his
knife as he tiourished it over his head.lgI
therefore retreated to the quarter deck, and
set the glass down. The captain, who had
stood looking on, laughing at my timidity,
now hurried down the ladder, and stepping on
the main deck, advanced towards the delirious
man. But Cora, with sudden bound, sprang
upon the gunwale Of the vessel, and in the act
he lost his knife, which dropping on the deck
was seized by sailor and thrown overheard.
Cora felt his loss, and telling us all good bye,
he sprang into the water, and his form was
lost for moment in the waves. No sooner
had he leaped from the ship, than the noble
hearted steward plunged in after him and rose
few yards from him. ssDon't come near
me-" cried Cora, for if you touch me will
carry you down with me; the skipper shall
never put me in chains" The steward was
an excellent swimmer, and eluded the grasp
Of the suicide; but in attempting 10 lay hold
Of Cora, he was struck by him in the face, and
he desisted from further effort to save h,m.
A rope being thrown to him. he seized il and
was quickly drawn upon deck; /; and Cora. who
was now astern Of the vessel, sunk 10 eternity.
The ship, passing ON, continued her course 10
her destined port Though the scene is long
past, yet | never look at the ruby wine. spark
ling in the glass, but the recollection Of the
sad fate Of Cora rises in my mind, and causes
me to shrink back from it with horror.
The Washingtonian., 1845-08-09
From the Arkansas Temperance Journal
MY PLEDGE.
BY A. NJ. s.

When ! was little boy, there were no tenn.
perance societies in the country; in fact had
not heard of one any where. Ardent spirits
were much used, and there we're many drunk
ards. Almost every person drank vinous drinks,
10 greater or less extent; even professors of
religion--persons renowned for piety--and
many ministers Of the gospel, hestated not, oc-
casionally, to fill the sparkling bowl, and quaff
its contents. No wonder that drunkenness
filled the land; no wonder that intemperance
has claimed its thousands of victims-broken
ten thousand hearts, once happy and hopeful
beggared many, yes many lovely child, and
dragged many precious soul lower than the
drunkard's grave. tit .@y
was only six years Of age, and knew little
of this great world, in which l have been living
so many years. Little did suspect that it was
SO replete with crime. never dreamed that
there were snares, and traps, and deadly pit
falls, prepared for unwary footsteps, at every
stage in life's eventful journey. / was taking
a visit to an uncle's, in the beautiful city Of NJ,
and spent several days with my loved and
youthful cousins, in viewing the splendors of
that place. One beautiful morning my uncle
directed his servants to bring out the family
carriage, saying that he intended to take ride
with my cousins and me. II was in the month
of May. All nature seemed to wear smiles as
a garment-the skies were deep blue and cloud
less. The balmy breath of spring was around
us, laden with spicy odors from thousand
fowery gardens. had observed previous to
our starting in the carriage, that many other
carriages, and hundreds Of people, some riding
and many on foot, were going in the same di-
rection. My uncle did not tell us, though we
frequently asked him where he was going
with us.
We started and travelled towards the west,
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II III E PL Z ID G. E.

AIR-America.
My pledge! it is Of thee,
Sweet vow Of liberty,
Of thee / sing;
But for thy help I'd died; @
Thou ART my hopo and guide;
From ev'ry mountain side,
Thy praises ring.
Joy of our country! thee,
Hope of the noble free,
Thy name love:
Long may our land be bright
With freedoms holy light,
Protect us by thy might, -.
Guide us above. ,.
The Washingtonian., 1845-08-09
PoETIcAL FoUNT.
Here Natures minstrels quaff inspiring draughts"
From the Massachusetts, Cataract.
PROCESSING TEETOTALERS PATRONIZING
DRUNKERIES.

~
DRUNkERIES.
-... ." BY D. UPHAM.
What should the friends of Temperance do?
The same as others should 'a"@
When known, at once, the right pursue
Act for the public good
And where the man, that does not know,
That right it is, that we
Together should for Temp'rance 60?
Nor here, nor there is he!
Then wrong for me, and wrong for all,
To patronize the man,
Who deals out death in Alcohol
Deny it if we can.
Since true it is that right we know,
DO ,oe the right pursue ?
Do ve for Temperance measures CO.
For men teetotal, true?
While Temperance Houses we prepare,
Required for public good
True is it, that such Houses share
Our Patronage ?-They should!
Shall right be governed by the wrong?
Shall virtue, vice obey?
Shall Temp rnnce men Rum-hole throng
Shall we the traitor play? ....
While true, that birds together fly,
That Of a feather are!
Processing Temperance men say ,uhy
Together not we are
While Temp'rance Houses aue would rear,
Why at them stones you throw
That thus you do to all is clear.
When you to Runl-holes go!
TO this conclusion forc'd we come,
That some, processing muchD
Beer, brandy, wine, gin, cider rum,
Yet handle, taste, and touch!
Let friends of Temp rance, one and ALL
Together come and 60;
Out by the way let no one fall,
And stones at others throw.
Why not at once, together come p
Why not together go?
For temp'rance measures, anti Rum.
'Tis right we should, you know
''ris right for me, It's right for all,
And all the right do know;
All the right pursue, and Alcohol
With Rum-holes down will go!
The Washingtonian., 1845-08-09

PLEDGE OF THE UNITED BROTHERS OF
TEMPERANCE.
No brother shall make, buy, SELL or use, as beverage
any Spirituous or Malt Liquors, Wine or Cider.
The Washingtonian., 1845-08-09

PLEDGE OF THE SONS OF TEMPERANCE.
|, without reserve, solemnly pledge my honor as a
man, that will neither make buy, sell, nor use as
beverage, any Spirituous or Malt Liquors, Wine, or
Cider.
The Washingtonian., 1845-08-09
sAFETY-BoND D s.
" The pledge tee total has its milliens sav'd."
GENERAL PLEDGE.

We promise to abstain from all intoxicating drinks,
and TO discountenance the cause and practice of
Intemperance. @
The Washingtonian., 1845-08-09

ARMY OF THE DISTRICT.
This youthful band Nor fiery Rum
Do with our hand, 10 turn our home
The pledge now sign Into Hell,
10 drink no " inc, Where none could dwell
Nor Brandy red Whence peace would fly,
To turn the head, Where hope would die,
Nor Whiskey hot And love expire
That makes the sot Mid such fire;
So here tDe pledge unceasing hate,
To all that can intorcdte.
The New York herald., 1845-10-17
EEKLY HE r A L D.
ILLUSTRATED VIEWS
OF FREMONT'S
GREAT EXPLORING EXPEDITION
TO THE
ROCKY MOUNTAINS, OREGON.
CALIFORNIA.

The Weekiy Herald, TO be ready tomorrow morn
ing, will be an exceedingly interesting and valuable
publication.
Il will contain plan OF the routes of Captain
Fremont, in his two expeditions to the Rocky Noun
tans, Oregon and California, and two beautifully
illustrated views of Chimney Rock and Fort Lara
mle--he former a singular natural formation on the
north fork of the Platte river These views and
map have had engraved at great expense.
The Weekly will also have the late foreign news
brought by the Great Britain, and the domestic in
tellgence of the week, including the decision in
Chancrry relative to the Butler and Hoyt Cores
pondence.
All tor sixpence copy.
The New York herald., 1845-10-17
News From Europe.

The steamship Hlbernla, Capt Ryrie, is now due
from England, with seven days later intelligence =
She is looked for by all commercial men with good
deal Of interest. They are anxious 10 hear OF the
h,rvesis in England Already extensive specula-
tons have begun in -four, based on the news receiv
e by rhr Great Britain and if that news is confirm
ed on the arrival of the Hbemia, the speculative
-four dealers will run wild in their efforts to
polse the article on this side of the Atlantic.
The New York herald., 1845-10-17
New York Census.

GRANT THoRBuRN, THE AUTHOR AND FLORIST
The New York Mirror, OF Saturday last. contains
story which is headed Scrap ON the Note Book of
Laurie Todd" The story is signed with the name Of
Grant rnorbnrn' The commen alton which the Mirror
bestowed upon the story led to read it, with
Of transferring to the columns OF the United States Ca
se ie what the Mirror says. will be universally read
We consider II the best thing he laurie Todd) ever
wrote" On Ferusing the piece, thought we recol-
lected the and Incidents and proved to he part
of one Of letters Arm Chair" IRON Mauch
Chunk The story Is getting into good currencv,
and will do credit to Mr.. Thorburn- Philod " s. Co
z,us Oct. l6
The New York herald., 1845-10-17

STATE or RIVERS At THE SoUrH AN extract from
\ letter from Augusta, Ga dated 18th inst says -
Our river is now twenty five eet three inches above
low water mark On Tuesday last steamboats, came up
TO the bridge.
There have been heavy rains during the week in the
upcountry, aud make doubt goods shipped by ~
way OF savannah viii come forward without del ay du
ring the balance of the season
savannah papers under date Of the nth inst sey:You
may rely on our having good boating rivers now we
have had abundant rains
The New York herald., 1845-10-17

CAPTAIN FRkMoSr's ExPEDITToN.--The report
which a portion Of the men returned from Capt q
company have given ont, and which we noticed a few
days ago had been guilty Of cruelty and tyranny
is coniradicted by anothor portion. We regard the
statement Of the latter men as most reliable and they
speak Ia terms OF praise OF the Captains conduct II
that those who turned back left the expedition
snort distance from the settlements. and not in the
Oct 9ih.
The New York herald., 1845-10-17

LITERATURE Mr. + G. Berteau, Of 315 Broad
way, has Just published catalogue Of choice French
JOCKS, IN which some works Of valuable and in.
leresting character may be found. The admirers of
French Literature will have treat In visiting this
The New York herald., 1845-10-17

LIE MILLENNIUM APPRoAcHISG.-It is generally
considered sign of coming millennium, when
prisons and other such places become the "abode Of
Owls and bats" II such be the case, we have rea-
son tor hope,as fine looking owl of the cat species
was found this morning perched on one Of the stairs
at the Tombs
The New York herald., 1845-10-17

FLOUR SrEcULATIoNs.-The spectators are dip
ping deeply into specuIations in four they seem to
nave strong desire to become roeues in grain
Inc hfoany Atlas OF the 18th, says.
in,e,Im steamship Great Brian has arrived bringing
sIsence o. rapid rise In the grain market II 10
nat speculstos who from Boston by express
a, out 10 the mornings train To counteract their
..aions'he Directors OF the Schenectady railroad des
ssasa On express train AZ o'clock with ry,rs slips
The New York herald., 1845-10-17
End OF THE MORMON WAR The subiOined docu.

END OF THE MORMON WAR The subiOined dOcu.
mrnt-, (treatles signed by Mormons and Anti Nor
monsl received by tho Laclede, yesterday be re-
gtrded as closing the Mormon difficulties at lens until
next spring Then, IL will be perceived they propose
to remove TO some place wet OF the Rocky Mountains
We have no reason to doubt the honesty this
ana until then they should not be molcstei In any way
whatever Policy dictates that every facility should be
given to them in eectng sales OF their properly and in
making preparations for their journey Louie Rep,
Oct a.
The New York herald., 1845-10-17

STEAMSHIP GREAT BRrrArS.-This vessel " in not
make another trip to this city this year. On her re-.
turn to England she will be taken into DOCK false
keel put to her, her power increased, and her prope
Ter improved She will re-commence her trips in
the spring, and will probably cross the Atlantic in
twelve davs
The New York herald., 1845-10-17

ARREST OF ScrppRR 1t IL rumored that Scud'
ny witnesses from Delaware. An arrest was before
made In stsubsn, Of person who proved not to be
Soudder but was Identified subordinate leader In
tks recent insurrsctou n
The New York herald., 1845-10-17

DOWNFALL OF NATIvIsM ~ PHILADELPHIA Ma
tvlsm IN Philadelphia in the last stages of decay
II has thus followed the example and fate of the
same movement in New York, where nativism first
started into existence, under fair and legitimate
name But that good reputation was soon lost. in
consequence OF the imbeclty, extravaganza, tolly.
stupidity and political turptude of the party in pow
er IN the Corporation of this city. The common
sense OF New York would not tolerate party thai
was worse in It's morals and in its public faith than
either Of the two old parties that had preceded il in
the government Of the city; and hence, at the las,
election here, natlvlsm was completely prostrated
feeble attempt was made In Baltimore to create a
native party, but it expired in the birth In Phia-
delpha, where nativism, or rather ultra Presbyte.
rian fanatlcism, became rampant for few months.
the appropriate fruits were seen in the creation OF
ros-the confagraton of churches--and incipen,
civil war 1t Is now, however laid completely in
the dust, and gasps in its last agonies.
This s only another evidence OF the practical
good sense and sagaclty of the American people,
even in the midst OF confusion, difficulty and dis
union In the approaching election in this city,
likewise, they will receive severe blow; for we
are prepared TO see not only the democratic party in
their NOMINATIONS, but even the wings, come out
lar ahead OF the natives
The New York herald., 1845-10-17
Polio. IutciiiRcssce.

Der. 10 Pocket Puked The collector sf snbscrip.
tons for the American Review, while In Wall street.
between the hours of IL and accosed by Tour per
sons OF very respectable appearance who spoke broken
English, one OF whom handed him letter bearing su.
prescription apparently in French and desired be in.
formed whore the person could be found at the same
time intimaling that he was stranger in tho city =
While thus engaged in conversation with one of the
strangers the others conrved to steal his pocket book
containing SOL in bills, on the city banks.
Receipi"g Stolen Goods-A man named Andrew Nc.
Evoy was arrested by officer Denniston on charge of
receiving stolen goods He detained to answer
The New York herald., 1845-10-17

TRoors IN TEXAS The Pacific arrived at Aran.
80 Bay on the 18th ult with troops. All were in
good health they lost two OF three horass only,
The New York herald., 1845-10-17

under the direction Of Mr. U C. Hl and Mr. Tmm pre-.
sided at the piano, where he accompanied Mr. Duied In
his songs Of All. What Delight the Soldier Knows, !,
and very spirited Western song entitled Fifty
Years Ago" adapted to the popular air of The Days
when went g, pseyingD Dr. Dufneld Is most pro.
missing young singer and will dt future time occu
ny high station among our nstve artists Miss Norhsl
delighted the audience by her two beautiful ballads
which she gave with her usual taste and effect.
ETHIOPIAN SERESApERs These gentry have so
charmed the Brooklyn folks that they have been pre-
vailed upon to remain one night more and accordingly
will give this evening their very last concert they
under positive engagement TO appear in Richmond vr
pass more delightful evening, had better take ad.
vantage Of this last chance.
Swiss BELL RINoERs.-The immense success attendant
upon their concerts has induced them to remain two
nights and they have engaged the Apollo Saloon
where they will appear this evening" assisted by Miss
Hfert.
They had a great house at the Howard Athen@um in
Boston on It's opening night last Tuesday Twenty
hundred in the building Mr. Hackett leads the way in
the star engagements, and Is performing there.
Silsbee the Yankee comedian, Is performing at AL.
bany.
sgnor Bltz is down east, he was at Newburyport
Mass, on Wednesday last
Rockwell s Stone opened their circus In Boston on
Wednesday evening last
Mrs Barrett is performing at the Boston Museum and
Booth at the National.
Miss Clarendon playing at the alnut
street theatre, Philadelphia
Jim Crow Rice is performing at the Arch street thea.
tire, in the same city.
Mr. Jenkins gives his entertainments at gton
Hail. Newark, this (Friday) and Saturday evenings
They consist OF vocal and instrumental performances
comic delineaiions personations, SC.
The New York herald., 1845-10-17

TRINITY CHURCH ORGAN-We visited Trinity
Church yesterday afternoon for the purpose of ex.
aiming the different portions Of the magnificent
organ In progress OF erection by Mr.. Henry Erben.
probably the most celebrated organ builder in the
United States.
This wonderful and beautiful piece of mechanism
comprises tour seperate organs known as the great
organ, choir organ, small organ, and pedal organ,
the entire weight OF which is estimated at upwards
OF forty tons. 1t contains nearly three thousand
plpes the principal one being thirytwo feet long,
and three feet SIX inches in diameter. The case.
bullt In the richest Gothic style, is of solid oak from
the western part OF this State. 1t is thrty-two feet
IN width, ifty-two feet high and twenty seven feet
deep, and will be highly onamented and elaborate
ly finished. Placed under and extending in front of
the arch OF the tower It's swelling notes of harmony
shall rise in gentle fluctuations amid the air. filling
The souls OF the congregated worshippers with its
melody The sweet voices of full choir mingng
with It's celestial notes, and rising "like an exhaa
uon oi rich distilled perfumes" will lift the soul to
h'gher and hoer aspirations and wrap the listener in
q golden, heavenly trance. Church music has here.
'oiore been much neglected in this country we hope
YET however, to see IL cultivated in all its purity
Nothing has more enobling effect upon the mind
AS we listen to Its divine and delicious sounds. we
seem to discover the secret of the great Orator and
penetrate the mystery of life. It sheds gentleness
even over despair-the heart beats quicker as we
listen, and under It's soothing influence we feel cana
bic OF the nobest efforts
AS we were leaving the church glorious flood Of
sunlight was streaming through the chancel window
stained with the most gorgeous hues The effect
produced was indeed magnificent, but must be seen
in order m he annro,,a,.d
The New York herald., 1845-10-17

LATER FROM DEMERARA.-We are in receipt of
Demerara papers to the 10Th ult They contain M
news of importance.
The Royal Gazette contains list Of sixteen 700.
sells that were expected TO arrive from Hndos,an
between the months of October, lsi5, and January
1916, with emgrants from the Coolies Of the Ess,
Indies, to the number OF three thousand nine b,n.
dred and seventy-eight on board. novel slave
trade Some other numbers Of the same paper con.
tain long extracts from the anti slavery papers Of the
United States.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1845-10-30
Tuning the Orgup-Copper Mining nj wash.
inglnn.
Correspondence q the Tribune.
yr.s,,.xcrox Cry 9TH October

WASHINGTON CRY. 9th October. leio.
You will perceive in the Organ Of saturday
evening full and explicit apology for letter which
had appeared in its columns the previous Day from
i,s London Correspondent, rejecting very freely
and pretty severely upon the habits manners charac
ter and ability O. the King @; Prussia. understood
that ,bi. apology was drawn out BY the clEcum-
stance tha, Baron Gerolt. the Prussian Minister,
looking upon the IEIoH as the organ OF President
Polk and consequently that every ihing appearing
in bor, the sanction OF the Executive, took the re.
m,-ks In the correspondence in very high dndscon,
AMI went M 10 the state Department IA great anger
~ $40 about demanding his passports unless an
snoloev was made The consequence was that the
anoloev wa. made and the Prussian Minister was
satisfied and remains in the country
Tbeye are as | am informed, some queer dOinss
Going on in relation to Copper Mine spec1laiions
g. in This city OF magnificent distances. earn thar one
of these Corper. Mining Companies, BY some means or
other some time sco procured themselves 10 De ocstcd
mon Isle Roya! whence they took the OF the Isle
ROYAL Company The Wax Department however. re-
fused TO conf m the permit which the Acen, had granted
and believe the ground that the Isle Royal and
be reserved fr the purposes OF the General Gov
eminent Since thar period am ini.Tmcd that the Isle
ROYAL Company has been anna gscd with another Com.
pany called the Union COMPANY and the auseaied Com.
pany s endesvorng 70 procure reversal Of The ie
cisOn Of the War Department, and 20 obtain the
confirmation OF the location OF their permit q
the Isle ROYAL Company on the Island OF thar
name. I am informed that Mr. Heiss. one OF the
firm whose names appear a. publishers OF the Gov
erumeni organ is large shareholder snd trustee
IN the Union Company with which the Isle Roy
al Company has been anna gmated and a nephew
OF Secretary OF War Marcy Is also said TO be
large shareholder in the Company. The bshVd ne
curtain influence which can be eNcTied VIII be As sup
posed sufficient 70 obtain the reversal OF the decision
with respect to the Isle Royal locations. ard hence me
anna gam alton OF the Companies and they should
succeed the organ viii more brsss 10 the end oi
natural life for Isle Royal is ssd 10 be near sod
mass of copper ere Great efforts Will be made 10 pre-
cure the granting of these permits before the meeting 81
Congress and matter Of curiosity Il VIII be worth
papins attention TO il TO see If they Will succeed
THoy OHrFUL.