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Mobile register and journal., 1845-08-19

TENO TRAVELLERS-Extr from the minuies l of the proceedings of the "Ameiea" ShlP"ree6
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"NEw-YoRK, April II, lS4o. "Resolsed, That the NAUTILUS Life Preserv- CT be recommended the public for general use Tor the following reasons, s,viz
 "First-A person may prepare himself for the wa ter with Il in two seconds. if it ia at hand. "Second-The aid of the breath is not required to infae il, as il innaes itself in the act of putting 1t around the cheat.
 "Third-It may be reduced 10 very portable size, capable of being carried in an overcoat pocket. "FOurlh-It may be inflated in n second and thrown to person falling overheard, if at hand.
 HENRY MEIGs, Secretary. The above Sef-InhhtIng Preserver, for sale by
 HENRY & STODDART, mv28 corner of Cont and Water streets.
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HAY-l50 bales in Store; 800 bales best North l II River to arrive per bark Mallory, for sale by
 jel9 c. A. GILBERT & BRO., 50 Com. st D UTTER-2O kegs first quality Orange county ID Butter, for sale by
 iel7 .IfllE E. c. CENTER $ co. AIL-One cask superior Spring strained Sperm O Oil, will be sold low to close consignment by
 jsl7 BEERS q SMITH. rHAMPAGNE CIDER-26 bbls first quality ex L bark Chremont, in store and lsr ssls by
 isl4 Tt '. W, TORRANCE.
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FIRE AND MAXINE INSURANCE. VNHE PROTECTION INSURANCE COMPA- Il NY of HARTFORD, CONN continue 10 insure buildings of Brick or Wood and their contents, in the city of Mobile and its vicnies, against loss or damage by fire. Also to take marine and river risks the most favorable terms.
 The Agent of this Company has full power and as soon the requisite proof of the same is submt- ted to him, without reference of the claim to the of flee in Hartford. which gives the agency all the ad- vantages of local institution, in settling losses with prompthess. JON. c. RYAN, Agent,
 oct2l St. Michael st.
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'yAGENCY OF THE MUTUAL SAFETYIRs.C Co.
 Mobile, 22nd Jan. 1845. DRINTED Certificates of Insurance on letis II skeef are issued from this AGENCY on Marine Risks forCotton hence for Noriherh ports and Eu- rope, with an order the President of the Company in New-York, for such sums or amountr As may m ease oftoss become due, in the same manner as il a separate Policy had been issued the office in New York. ROBERT s. BUNKER, Agent,
 corner of Royal and St. Francis-sts.,
 ian22 46tf UT Stairs.
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PhlIedeIPhla saddlery warenouse,

'et, 2d door above Commerce street.
 The undersigned respectfully calls the attention of country mer- chants, planters and saddlers to the large and we'll assorted stock of Saddlery aud Saddlery Hard- ware, which he is now opening and which he of1ers for sale at prices to suit the times.
 The made up work is all man ufactnred in the city of Philndel-
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UNDRIES- kC 10 frkins choice Goshen Butter 50 boxes Gagate and Williams Soap 15 cases Pickles. 20 bxs Soda Biscuit Extra fine Green Teas, Raisius in 1 bxs Mackerel in bbls, and 1 do Stuarl's Sugar House Molas,es Loaf and Crushed Sugar, Dried Beef, Sc. land ing from brig Morea and for sale by
 WRIGHT & CUNNINGHAM, ie10 Grocers, 59 DauphIn street.
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TNSURANCE-The Protection InsManes Com Il pany, of Hartfard, Connecticut, continue to take Fire, Marine and River risks, on as favorable terms as any other office in the City. They will insure brick buildings and heIr contents in Mobile and its vicinity, at the customary Iates of premium
 E. c. CENTER & co.
 aS Corner of Commerce & Conti sts.
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1845-08-29
WASHINGTON LOVED HIS MOTHER

Immediately after the organiza ton of the
present. government, General Washing,o ION re-
paired TO Fredericksburg, tn pay his humble
duty tn his mother preparatory to his departure
,o New York. An affecting scene ensucd
The son icelingly remarked the ravages which
a lettering disease had made upon the aged
frame of his mother, and thus addressed her:
The people, madam. lave been pleased.
with the most fiatterig uranir,ity, ~ eject
me to the chief magistracy of the United States,
but before can assume the functions OF that
Office, | have come to bid you AN aiiectio,mte
farewell. So soon as the public business,
which must necessarily be encountered in
arranging new government, can b. disposed
of, | shall hasten to Virginia. and
Here the matron interrupted him. "You
will see me no more. My great age and the
disease that is fast approaching my vitas,
warn me that shall not be long in this world.
trust in God, am somewhat prepared for a
better. But go, George, fulfil the high desti.
MES which Heaven appears to assign YOU; 60
my son, and may that Heavens and you,
mothers blessing be with YOU always"
The President was deeply affected. Hi,
head rested upon the shoulder of his parent
whose aged arm feebly, yet fondly encirclec
his neck. That brow. on which fame had
wreathed the purest laurel virtue ever gave
TO created man, relaxed from its lofty bearing
That look which could have awed Roman
Senate, in its Fabrician day, was bent in fila
tenderness upon the time worn features of Thu
venerable matron.
The great man wept. A thousand rccol
lections crowded upon his mind, as memory
retracing scenes long past, carried him back {,
his patcrnal mansion, and the days of hi
youth: and there the centre of attraction wa
his mother, whose care, instruction and dis
ciPline, had prepared him 10 reach the topmos
height of laudable ambition; yet how were hi
glories forgotten while he gazcd upon her from
whom, wasted by time and malady, he mus
soon part To meet no more!
The matron's predictions Were true. Tn,
disease which had so long proved upon he
frame, completed its triumph, and she expire,
at the age OF 50, coniding in the promises o
immortality to the humble believer.
Remember this story, little children. Wash
ington, you know was great man. shall
never expect TO see any little boy become
great man who does not love his mother.
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1845-08-29
THE EXTENT OF OUR REpuBlIc. j

THE ENrENr OF OUR REPUBLIC. 1t
is interesting and may lead 20 some useful re
leciions 10 contrast the excitement which cN
list, in the extrema south, on tn question OF
a war with NJ 'Xico. with tn, entire oui,t of
IN, public mini ia our own region. Their,
soldiers are recruited, volmt ,erS or,anizr, cit
nen> assemble on the streets and highways in
tent upon wdrlik" preparation. aud the whole
peopl' sem tn b, in a violent f'un,n, Herr
the prospect of War furnishes paragraph less
iull than common for the news -monger, and
gently relieves the stagnlton of political gos-
sip, but tho scenes oi expected conflict are too
remote ,orouse the arlor OF our people for
war. Yet Mexico our antagonist. is Rcpub-
lie on our own border, AMI with ci.ht millions
OF people is preparing to attack us perhaps with
the utmost OF hcr power. Yet toall that pow
er IT seem, suiii;i'n To oppose the strength
of one or two States on the circumference of
our vast domain, and few troops scarcely
missed from NOR distant part, oil the country.
What conception this fact alone gives Us ol
the magnificent extent. the noble grandeur of
our free Republic Under it's protection how
many millions sit in peaceful security. even
while the arms of a considerable nation are di-
rccted against us And between that circum.
ference now disturbed at a single point by inn
pending war, and the centre which is scarcely
agitatcd by feeling stronger than curiosity,
what a vast extent of fertile soil remains for
the sustenancc of the teeming millions who
are yet TO occupy it. So grand is our Repub-
lie even in its you,h-,o unparalleled is the
destined greatness of its ma,urer age! Es,o
perpetual
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1845-08-29
THEATRICAL JOKES.-willis, in his las,

. THEATRICAL JON ES.-Willis, in his last
letter. gives AN amusing illustration of the i'm
portance ossimple MIR. before name, unac-
companiedby the initial Of the prenomen:-
'.When Mr.. Macready was forming his com
pany at Covent Garden not long since he had
among his inferior actors, a man by the name
Of Webster, whom he announced regularly in
in the p!ay.bills as "Mr. Webster" Upon
this his rival manager of the Hayinarket The
atfc, (who is the Mr.. Webster of the dramatic
worlD wrote a polite remonstrance to Mr.
Macready stating that il was customary to
distinguish between the more and less known
persons OF the SAME name. BY inserting the
initial before the name of the less known--as
''Mr. Wellack" and "Mr. n. Wallack.' He
begged Mr.. Macready to alter tins practice, as
otherwise the public might suppose that he,
MIR. Webster, was one of Mr.. Macready com.
pany, instead of continuing to play at his own
risal theatre. To this note Macready made
no reply, and Mr.. Webster wrote second
time. To the second note came an answer,
declining TO discontinue the injury. Mr.. Web
ster, by this time, remembered having seen
| the sign of a cobbler by the name of Macready
in one of the suburbs, and Inc had little diff.
Guilty in enrolling the poor man among his
/ supernumerories. The public were, the next
day, astounded with the engagement of "Mr.
Macready'at the Haymarket placarded and
advertised in all directions; and this little wal
of injury and retaliation was kept up for some
weeks, vastly more to the annoyance of the
irritable Macready than to Webster, who hat
all the laugh on his side.
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1845-08-29
From Noah's Msssenp,r.

CERTAINLY A PREDICAMENT.- "A
lew nights since a tall eccentric parsonage was
observed by the tenants of the cabin of one OF
Albany boats, To perform sundry strange evolu.
tons, garnished bya variety ofhops, skips and
jumps, which betokened any thing but a sane
mind in the performer. The movements OF
this parsonage betrayed trouble and pain, and
they were at last so perfectly distressing TO
the beholders that consultation was held and
acommittee OF three appointed to inquire into
the cause oil the strangers unaccountablc
movements. With due caution the deputies
approached their man, while the others gather
ed around within ear shot To witness whatever
"tale' might be embodied" The committee
stated their reasons for. troubling him with
what might be deemed impairment interroga-
tories, and concluded their remarks by rcques-
ting to know the reason of his apparent per-
pleXlty, and whether or not they could render
him any aid.
oval, said the stranger. who was Yankee
and who spoke i'll the most solemn accent,
while his face evidenced deal of pent up sor-
row, "Wal, don't know but you might help
Teller little. I'm in a heap of pain-botli-
cred like sixty! I'm in predicament"
The ears OF the entire party were distended,
and mouths pcrceptibly parted to wonder
width.
sin predicamcnt," said one of the trio;
"pray what is it? We feel DESTROYS of allevia,
ting any misfortune that may have befallen
you"
That's clever" said the yankee oval
may be none Of you was ever kicked BY a
hose?"
All admitted that they had escaped such a
calamity.
"Nor bit by spider?'
No one pleaded guilty.
"Nor chased by rattesnake?"
No--unanimously.
"Nor been caught in thunder showarwith
gal, and felt menner an thunder!''
Not man in this assembly had experienced
that mishap.
"Wal, my predicament is worse, ! calculate
tFan any of them"
"Do tell us what il is" Yves the earnest re-
quest OF very respectable clergyman.
oval, gents, | rather guess will. The sole
OF my right foot itches like sin, can't get of
my boot to scratch it,"
The cabin was cleared in about the space oil
a minute.
How many of us are occasionally caught in
public with an itching sole, and cannot ''get
at 1T TO scratch"
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1845-08-29
LABOR.-BY CAROLINE +. oRYE.

Ho, We who at the anvil toll,
And strike the sounding blow,
Where from the burning irons breast
The sparks fly to and fro,
While answering to the hammers ring,
And fires INTENSE glow
Oh, where We feel its hard to toll
And sweat the long day through,
Remember, it is harder still
To have no work TO do.
Ho, we who till the stubborn soil,
Whose hard handsguide the plough,
Who bend beneath the summer sun,
With burning cheek and brow
le deem the curse still clings to earth
From olden time till now,
But while We feel It's hard to toll
And labor all day through,
Remember il is harder still
To have no work to do.
Ho, ye who plough the seas blue field
Who ride the restless wave,
Beneath whose gallant vessels keel
There lies yawning grave,
Around whose bark the wintIy winds
Like iiends of fury rave
Oh, while We feel It's hard to toll
And labor long hours through,
Remember it is harder still
70 have no work to do.
Ho, We upon whose fevered cheeks
The hectic glow is bright,
Whose mental toll wears out the day
And half the weary night,
Who labor for the souls of men,
Champions of truth and right
Although you feel your toll is hard,
Even with this glorious view,
Remember il is harder still
To have no work to do.
Ho, all who labor-all who strive!
Ye WELD lofty power,
Do with your might, do with your strength
Fill every golden hour!
The glorious privilege TO DO
Is mans most noble dover,
Oh TO your birthright and yourselves,
Toyour own souls be true!
A weary wretched life istheirs,
Who have no work to do.
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1845-08-29
CHILDISH ADJUSTMENTS OF THE f.

II. H.
GIPTIANS.-The people generally of Egypt.
whether of the Egyptian or Arab race. are good
natured and light-hearted, and, like all idle
ili-educated people, passionately fond Of low
buiioonery. Day after day, and all day long
groups are seen on the Esbekieh, CLUSTERING.
with intense interest, round some coarse nos
ture master or bad con urer. The party which
appeared TO me To be the most attractive. sta
toned always under the glow OF the same
west wall, and always surrounded by thronp
OF unwearied admirers, consisted of a white
bearded old man, with the green turban of
a HadJl, who sat on the ground dancing two
puppets ON string, to the sound of three little
drums; oil an hour glass shape, thumped with
straps by another man, and two yelled women
sitting opposite to him. Before these three
Were conJurlng cups and vases, which they
occasionally turned up, and out of which
would crawl serpent, or hop forth tame
bird, one should say, when least expected. if
one judged by the buzz of the surprise with
which the apparition was always received
But the event happened SO often, and in lust
the same manner, that there was, in truth. no
moment at which the spectators had not a fair
right to expect it. To this party of perform
ers belonged clown, or jester, whose running
commentary on the feats of the others was
above measure popular. But his principal
Jest was this: every now and then he would
PICK quarrel with the puppets, and aim a
blow at them with strap, or courbash. appa
rently with intent to kill, but always contri-
wing TO make the instrument miss bis intended
victim and come round, with loud crash on
his own shoulders. This was always received.
he ppen as often as il would, with shriehs of
delight by the bystanders, children, women
and men. of all ages and all conditions
There was one very venerable and well-dIess.
ed gentleman, in flowing caftan, of yellow
SIX, and ample tmban, with large chaplc,
oil beads round his neck, and long amberlip.
ped chibouk, which he silently and gravel,
smoked, never disturbing it, save as often as
the clowns seltcastigation occurred This
however, was too much for his gravity, which
/ from ms appearance at all other moments,
doubt whether any thing else ever did or could
Affect This never failed. / do not remem
Der ever passing this group without seeing
tins same oldgentleman always contemplating
this performance, and his pipe always a-light
lie was probably some merchant or agent VIII,
daily set forth with intent to cross the Esbe
kieh on business, but never could succeed il
passing this spot. And every night, ant
throughout the night, these places are occupied
by another class of buiioons, croners of wretch
ed tuneless ballads and tellers of endless sto
rles, by torch-light, who vary their entertain
lnents but little, and excite the same unvary
ing interest in their dience.--Lord Nagent'
Lands, Classical and Sacred.
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1845-08-29

CALOFORNlA.-All accounts represent
the military forces in that State as very feeble
and much divided Don Jose Castro is in the
ascendancy, having overcome the forces OF the
Mexican Government and Gen. Suffer. 1t is
probable that if small American armament
would attack California at am carly day. it
would submit without the firing of single
gun.-!S. Louis NcU Era
Our ncighbor of the Era seems terribly prone
TO the enlargement of our boundary. He
should certainly be content with Texas for one
year.
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1845-08-29
gro PRlNrERSm! 81

Owing TO impaired health the Publisher of
,hs WHEELING DAILY TIMES. is willing
20 Iii i,,se of on" halt ol that establishment, a,
vcrS low rate. The paper is published
DAuS, TIT WEEKLY. and WErKLY: has large
and increasing circulation, material entirely
NV. and is the only Wing paper in a popu-
lous county largely whig. II mas also a very
Tho business of the Office is about $4,000 per
annum. II would be good investment, Of a
mo lcra,c capital for practical printer.
Address. ]. l.. WHARTON.
PUblishtr Times, Wheeiing, Va.
Aug u, 10.
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1845-08-29
CALICO PRINTING.

LEWIS STEEL. informs his friends and
~ customers, Merchants and citizens generally,
maj ne. continues The obove buslnsss- or Mans
STREET. opposite BEYMER's TAVERN, where he
sOiciis share OF public patronage. The sJ,be,;o,.
ny oil MS CaIcOes any other Of The Kind man.
niociured IN The Union. has been known for MANY.
years throughout The surrounding country, where,
hey nre universally known as the WHEELING,
Blu Eo, lie has on hand large stock of his
goods u The best quality, made on new and FASH
'onable patterns. which he will sell WHOLESALE or,
RETAIL al The lowest prices. Among bis stock or
made To order will be found. PIECE CSbICOES,
BED SPREADS. HANDKERCEHEFS, &c, of The
handsnmesi patterns aud styles
lie has now on hand almost every variety Of
ne" ohd handsome patterns. and he can insure
Merchants who wish muslins stamped that they,
WIZ hnd u To their advantage 10 give him y CALL as
he u inily prepared To execute all orders with tho
UTMOST heaness and despatch. end as low or. lower
'hon they con be dono anywhere else west Of the
mountains
lnl"uys use such stock a. needs no dressing,
ana therefore put none on my goods The public
may rest assured that gODds from my estoblshmeor
have no glazing snfIehina m iham,. and will
always wear as handsome es they appear when
purchased.
IN SILK. WOoLLEN, AND cOTTON--The
subscriber alsO Informs The public that he pays
Strict attention 10 The above brunch Of his bt,siness
and having made great i'm pfOvemeht in his estAb-
lishm eni within The last yeor he 10 now pteoered,
10 give The INST beautiful colors and finish 10 s,Ik,
woollen or cotton goods or garments for ladies end
gentlemen.
Gen'lemen's Clothes secured and c,lo,ed iyyibou,
ripping. Merchants crn. have Silk, V,S,len or Me.
fino Goods handsomely oolored
f'ease call ond yon will find his prices moderate
anu "nrs well done. LEWIS STlFEL..
aug2T jim
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1845-08-29

OREGON.-Ihe latest accounts from Ore
gon confirm the information that the present
inhabitants of that country look forward to
separate independence; because they believe
that they are too far separated from the United
States to enjoy the benefits of its government.
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1845-08-29

uST RECEIVED, fresh supply Of German.
" Looking Glasses. Pennsylvania and German
S"r, 81, Sizes V"i'is' Writing PAPER, Steel Pens
md Pen holders. new style. hcau,ifui a,,;cI. oS
Woiers IN large boxes, Building Block, Kid DOLL, Of
all sizes Barking Digs do, Trumpc,s, Harmonious
~, mom To 81 i"ncs. with a general assortment, of
Toys; Music. and Musical Instruments of ali kinds.
Wholesale and retail. by J MELIOR.
aug % Music & VARIETY s,c,e Irn;on =,
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1845-08-29

For the information of the numerous cal
liant citizens who will wish to q vail themselves
OF appointments in the army, in expectation
OF rupture with Mexico we deem il proper
to state, what we have learned from the War
department, that the present military estab-
lishmcnt can IN no event b. increased Without
the precious legislation Of Congress; and. OF
course, there will be no such appointments 10
be made until first authorized by law. The
militia only can be called out in aid of the re-
g''lar army as now BY law established.
There are now attached to the army many
supernumerary graduates of the Military Ac.
ademy, Ut Tor the most active and important
service Union.
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1845-08-29

MIR. BUCHANAN.-The Lancaster Intel
ligencer says the rumor that this gentlemen
will go upon the Supreme Bench in December
next, now revived by the New York Herald, is
as false now as ever il was, and it is well
known that he declined the place nearly year
ago. Mr. Buchanan will remain i'm the Cabi
net, and aid i'm the settlement of the Oregon
question, according to the we'll known rights
and the notorious wishes of the country.
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1845-08-29

CO Mr.. Clay came up the river from Mlys-
vile to Guyandotte in the excellent Wheeling
steamer Senate, Mcclure, master. As he was
going OH board he remarked that he had hoped
his public life was ended; but he perceived
that he must go into the Senate again.
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1845-08-29
WHEELING .BoATs.-Whee,ioc ,

WHEELING Notwithstanding can
now boast OF some of the finest low water
boats on the river, and we are pleased to learn
that they are all doing good business. The
Senate, the Diligence, the Confidence, the
Revenue, and the Amulet rank as high as any
low water boats now on the river, and we
learn that two or three others are n state
oil forwardness
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1845-08-29

Q-E-The Rev. THos. H. SrocKrcy of the
Methodist Protestant church, whom we men
toned few days since as being at Morgan
town, is expected to preach in this city on
Sunday next. Due notice of the time and
place of service will be given.
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1845-08-29

CCS- We are pleased to see that our old
friend SaXtons paper, uRBANA CITIZEN AND
GAZETTE, has come on; enlarged and in anew
dress. Hcis bound to prosper and deserves it,
too