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GENERAL AGENCY,

BY GEORGE G. THOMAS, OF WAsH1NeroS,
NOR collecting Claims; procuring Pensions, Pat
n ents and Contracts; settling Pursers' accounts,
and prosecuting Claims before Congress; for the
purchase and sale &C., of Real Estates and for ne
gotiating Loans.
References:
Governor Haines, New Jersey.
Hon. w. L. DAYTON, United States Senate.
Jacob W. Miller do.
Charles M. Reed, Pennsylvania.
Emery d. Potter, Ohio.
w. G. Johnson, Maryland.
Geo. B. Rodney, Delaware.
w. P. Thomasson, Kentucky.
w. ]. Brown, Indiana.
James M. Bowlin, Missouri.
|. E. Morse, Louisiana.
A. Porter, United States Senate
John Norvell, Michigan.
Henry Dodge, Wisconsin.
David Levy, East Florida.
w. A. Harris, Washington.
George Sykes M. Co. New Jersey.
Isaac G. Farlse, do do
Littleton Kirkpatrick, do
William Wilkins, Secretary OF War.
Richard vaux Esq, Recorder Of Philadelphia.
Hon. James T, Morehead, United States Senate
Ephraim II. Foster do do do.
]. Morgan Johnson, Esq, Post Master to the House
of Representatives, Washington.
Hon. Hamilton Fish, M. Co. New York.
j. p. Phoenix, do do.
Moses G. Leonard, do do.
William b. Maclay, do do.
march ely
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ID Windsor Chairs Hair and Straw Mattresses,
Cradles, Corn Brooms CASTLE Soap. For sale by
b. HOMANS,
Auconeer and Commission Merchant,
Pennsylvania avenue, between 10th and Ith SITS
march lS-tf
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TAILORlNG.-The subscriber respectfully in
forms his customers and the public, that he
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CO AL! CO LII!

NOV is the time Just arrived and now landing
In small vessel load go tons) of Coal, Can
thracite) from Philadelphia Those in want of a
good article of this kind of fuel will please apply
early, it would be preferred to deliver it from the
vessel, without slowing it. Apply to the UNDER
signed at his Lumber and Coal Yard on 7th street,
near Centre Market-where all kinds of Lumber,
with Lime, Cement, and Calcined Plaster, may be
had cheap for cash or short credit.
a# JOHN PURDY.
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SCHOOLnso son9rslno3 lG1g
NIRS. Il BARTOW w, teaches the first princi-
M Piles of an English Edocation, 1lth bstwssa
Z and b streets, Smiths Row. .old
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WASHINGTON, NOVEMBER 13, 1845.
NTOTICE.-In pursuance of an order of the Pres-
IN dent and Directors of this Company, notice
is hereby given that no money except such as is
bankable in this city, will hereafter be received in
payment of freights accruing from the transporta-
tion of produce or merchandise on this road
By order: SAM'L. STETTINIUS,
nov 27-tf Agent
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ish accurate and discriminating definitions, with,
examples and illustrations tending to display and
fix the signfcaton, import, rank, and character OF
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of speech, idioms sayings and proverbs symolpgy,o
exhibiting words in their origin and affinities
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and Hh Streets.
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CUMBERLAND COAL. from the celebrated
" mines of the Maryland Mining COmpa-
ny, and of quality better than any heretof0re of
fered in this market, be had by the car load, or
smaller quantity, at ]. PURDY'S
Coal and Lumber Yard, Centre-market.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1846-03-24
THE WRITING MACHINE.

Mr.. CHAs. THURBER, of Norwich. Conn
has invented an ingenious Machine, which
is thus noticed by the n. Y. Com. AGrer-
tiser:-
The machine i, smaller than we had
supposed, occupying but little room, and Is
far more simple in in its arrangements
than would naturally be imagined.
| Ia from. of the instrument is row oil
keys, each of these has letter, point,
space OF mark, engraved upon 1t, and the
simple pressure upon il causes correspon
ding letter or point TO be written, not prn
ted on sheet of paper at the back Of the
machine. The letters are not arranged
in their regular order from A TO 4, bat on
the principle adopted by printers in their
type cases. of bringing those characters
most frequently used nearest to the hands
Of the operator.
The characters made by the machine
resemble capital letters in their appearance,
or rather small capitals, as by means of a
key for the purpose any one of the letters
can be made double the size of the other,
as thus "AARoN." The letters made by the
present machine are not all perfect in their
proportions, but with the aid Of the expe.
rience obtained in it sconstruction, the in
venior expects to attain mathematical ac'
curacy in that particular.
As TO despatch. the present machine can
not write as exped tiouiIy as the practised
human hand. but in this respect also expe-
rience has demonstrated the feasibility OF
improvement. Now, the keys have 10 be
pressed down some distance. somewhat
after The fashion OF bellows lever 10 an
organ, hut by making the circular move
ment, by which the letters are formed, lar
ger. the gentlest tap upon key will be
sufficient to make ii perform its work. -
This will increase the speed so much, thai
il is doubtful whether even the most.skilful
penmtr will be able 10 complete with the
machine
The great utility Of this machine will
be to The blind. BY the aid praised let
iers, and an alarm bell, or some olher con-
,rvance, to inform them when TO touch the
KY that shifts the paper, they will be a.
BILE to write with nearly the facility of per.
sons enjoying The sense of sight. 1t viii
also be welcome assistant to persons
suffering under nervous affections, and we
are not without hope that some of those
who write for the press may be prevailed
upon To avail themselves of the invention
The fine clear pr ut of the machine woald
be happy exchange for the struggling
hieroglyphics, which bear about the same
resemblance to the English Alphabet thai
they do to tn the Chaldaic or Hebrew char.
acters.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1846-03-24

A CunIous TALE.-The Worcester
Transcript publishes story, the scene OF
which is laid in that town. In substance,
that party Of students had fixed upon a
certain night when a subject was TO be pro-
cured for them for dissection. The arrange
menis were completed, the subject pro-
cured and the party were in high glee.-
A young gentleman the grayest among them
had already taken the scaipel. and raising
a corner OF the sheet, looked for the first
lime upon the liieless form Of the subject.
He had scarcely done so, when he uttered
a wild, piercing shrek, and fell senseless
upon the floor. That swoon had well nigh
proved fatal. During the interval of an
hour, he was several times partially recov-
cred BY his teufi I'd companions, but as of
ten did his eyes wander 10 the table with a
CHASTITY stare, as if some herrd phantom
were there, aud as often, TOO, with thrill
ing groan, did he sink back nsensble.-
A, Length, by means of various iestoratIves,
be was recovered, more dead than alive
A few broken sentences explained the oc.
casion of iil,s sudden denouement.
They scanned the delicate form of their
recent subject, with no common emotions,
as the rosebud freshness of an apparently
voluptuous sleep seemed to be almost
warming ii into life. Nor did they wonder
at the intense anguish % their companion.
for they gazed upon the beautiful form o.
his BETRuTHED BRIpEi
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1846-03-24

The WIFE.-How is il that neighbor
B succeeds so well! He had nothina
when he started in life and now he is rich
What is the secret of his success?
We'll tell you. he has got prudent and
industrious wife. What Mr. B CARRIES
into the house is taken care OF, and not an
article 10 the value of farlhing is wasted
The childr, MS clothing are usually made
from TINT which is partly worn and the
work done by the industrious wife and
mother. Go into her house when you
please and you find her busy. Unlike
many we know, she never wastes her time
attending balls aud parties Of pleasure,
which are Of no use orpro6t This is the
secrel Of neighbor BIS success--a good
wife. Young men who are looking for
companions should be particular in their
choice, ii they wish 10 succeed in life -
Some persons are carried away with fine
voice. pretty ballroom dancer, and a
law firt. wi bout enquiripg INTO her domes-
tic qualities. This is the reason wny 60
many young men succeed no better and
become bankrupt. Their household ex.
penses are more than their income. A
lazy fashionable wife is the poorest kind
of property. What can she do To benefit
her husbandl She will not bake his bread,
mend his stockings, or wash his clothes.-
A girl mus, be employed in the kitchen a,
considerable expense; Of nothing is taken
care. while everything runs TO waste.
Remember this, and when you look out
for wife, choose one who can wash and
knit. as well sing and dance Blu, by all
means beware OF the female-who has on.
" given her attention TO the latter accom-
plishmeuis. Unless your purse has nc
bottom she will ruin you. rPor. Tri
bune.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1846-03-24
AN INDIAN SPEECH.

A few days since missionary meeting
! was held al Toronto, Canada, which vas
numerously attended. There were many
excellent speeches made by popular clergy:
men of various denominations but none that
called forth more applause than ,ho remarks
made by William Herkimer, converted In.
dian. He was Invited to second resolu.
ton, which he did as iollows:-
Mr.. Chairman-Big men have gone frat,
| little one come behind. Suppose those
ministers tell you great work 60 on; sup.
pose missionary steam pretty well up; little
wheels generally go first, but this time, |
suppose, big cars,drag little onei after them
well, suppose we nil jump into the CARS
Gospel has done grea, deal for poor Indians
carries good tidings of great Joy; feel
very clad in my heart. John Sunday oncS
had no home used TO walk about; me and
my wife do SO too once; we see large black
smoke poor Indian women sell broom there
and &c, spirit, make her like a beast, 70
moving along the road and lay down, and
gel almost persisted; nobody pick up poot
Indian woman. BY and by good man
come along; tell OF great and good Spirit.
We listen, and old devil we had in our heart
goes away; we humble ourselves befc,e ouf
Lord Jesus, who blesses us.
| have wen, one day without anything ID
eat, when hunting up poor Indian 10 try and
do him good. | will tell you little more, l
will not say much, as we got the money. -
We want to send missionary to N. &. st
Manitoulin Island, where the native speak,
ers have gone, they want one there arc
many poor Indians anxious TO have the
bread of life there, ladies look very nice
here tonight, look like angels, Indean wos
man keep good clean house now; have good
pork, not eat dogs any more; little boy Cd
tell papa to came 10 dinner; live altogether
more comfortable and happy, you do not seS
them now lying in your streets. Trusting
we my oil meet in that happy place wher0
we shall see Jesus, and be forever happy!
| can't say any more. May God blest
you.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1846-03-24

Corn FOR EUROPE. -Several shipments
Of ludan Corn haaing been made from this
country for various ports in Ireland, the i'm
preston prevails that on corn at least, tho
dufy has been or will be taken off. Tho
Shipments az already stated are by order OF
the British Government for the aid of tho
poor Irish who are suffering from the injury
to the potatoe crop. Indian Com; howev.
or, will be included in the tariff Of bre ad
siuif;s, if il shall be asceriained that Sir Rob.
crt Peel is strong enough in both houses OF
Parliament TO reform the Corn Laws accor-
ding TO The principle he has laid down; but
i, is certain that recent experiences having
shown lie utility and economy OF our Ind.
an Corn, and as it cannot be produced BY
the com growing countries of Europes otit
west will have the benefit of an extensive
sale OF this valuable product, as every kind
of experiment will be made in England 10
improve the manner oil baking it. In other
bread siufis, it is possible tina, grain from tho
Baltic could he sold in England 40 cheaply
as from this country. But If we look at the
importat ons Of our bread stuffs into Eng
land during the months of December and
January-say in the port of Liverpool alons
we are doing heavy business even with
the corn law in force. OF flour there was
entered in those months 133, 500 bis, 1919,
go bushels Of wheat, 1902 bushels Of
corn, besides barley, poas, beans, &C., dc.
Ii is a doubtful policy for usio tie ourselves
up by commercial arrangement OF recip-
rocaI.dules in relation 10 tho tariff. We
reduce our tariff as natienai policy, and
England reduces her duties on the corn law
in conformity with the wishes Of the PEG.
plc. The change is mutually beneficial
aud operating silently 10 the benefit Of both
there is no necessity for treaty siipulatioas.
Independen, of the double crop Of corn
produced in the prairies of the west, we can
grow 10 Inc north several millions Of BUSH
els moro than we did i'm lS45, and we learn
that our farmers at the present season are
preparing TO plant many additional acres OF
Indian Corn.-[N. Y. Sun.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1846-03-24

SHERIFF SALE.

By virtue Of a wri, Of Fleri Facias issu-
ed out of and under the seal Of the District
Court and to me directed against the goods
and cha,lles Lands and Tenements of
Vinal Daniels and 10 me directed and deliv-
cred have seized and taken all Of the
right, title and interest OF the said defend
emf, which he had on The fifth day of Nav.
l545,or any time afterwards, in and to the
following described piece or parcel Of land
situate, lying, and being in the north east
quarter OF section six (6)towu one y north
OF range twenty three cay east, aud in
the south parl Of the village of Southport,
desc rbed as follows 10 wit Commence.
ing a. point fifty three (53) rods and six
(6) feet soctherly Of the ror,h east corner
Of said quarter section, thence running
westwardly in the direction of the sou,h
line Of lot number fifteen (l5) in said quar-
ter section 10 the highway, thence souther.
ly along the highway six rods 90 thence
eastwardly in the direction of the south
line Of lot number fifteen (l5) to the sec.
ton line of sections numbers five and six
(5SG) thence northwardiy on said section
line to the place Of beginning; also,par OF
lots one and twoQ 1879 in block forty seven
(47) in the south ward of the village oil
Southport lying and being in the south
east quarter of section thirty one (3l) town
two (2) north of range twenty three (23)
east, and described as follows TO wit; Com.
menceing AT point on Main street sixty
two coy feet south of the north east cor
ner of LOT one (l running thence westward
ly on line parellel with Wisconsin
street eighty eight (Ss1 feet thence north
wardly parallel with Main street twenty
four (24) feel, thence eastwardly parable
with sadWisconsin ST. eighty eight (S6)ee
thence souther'y on Main street to tbs
place of beginning; which | shall expos,
for sale at public vendue as the law directs
/ on Tuesday the l4,h day of April next, a
the Court House 1.-THE village Of Racine
at one O'Clock in the afternoon of said day
March ID, A. ID. 1915.
Z. r.. HUGUNIN.
| She riff IF Racina f,o
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1846-03-24
ENCOUNTER WITH AN EAGLE.

Though not the heroic bird as he is cal.
ed, when hungry or acting in defence OF his
young, the eagle is bold enough to attack
anything, as Highlander still alive can leA.
tiiy. Some years ago, in Southerland, an
lad,named Munroe, stimulated byrewards Of
fered by the farmers Society, determined
TO attempt robbing an eagles nest in tho
eighbolhood, which appeared 10 him COM
paratively easy OF access. He took no as.
sistant with him, that there might be ND d.
vision of the prize money, and set about
scaling the rock alone. Holding on like .
cat, by projections of the rock and soma
roots of ivy, he had mounted TO within few
yards oithe nest, and was on The point of
reaching it, when the female eagle came
home, bearing young lamb in her talons.
Instantly, when she saw the intruder,
she dropped her me,and with great effort
made rapid wheel and attacked him
Munroe had no firm support for his land
was obliged to hold with one hand 10 a root
Of ivy.
The eagle fixed one talon in his shoulder
and the other in bis cheek, and thus COM
menced the battle. Munroe had but one
hand ee, to quit his hold Of the ivy with
the other was 10 insure fall of a hundred
feet. liz the circumstances Of peril his
presence of mind did not forsake him He
remembered what he called ga wee bit
knife" in his waistcoat pocket; this Id
Teache !, opened it with his teeth. and with
it attacked, in his turn, the eagle, uneble 10
exiricae her talons from his flesh; aud
stabbed and cut her about the throat till
he killed her. He did not carry the advena
ture further, but descended without waitA
ing for The return Of the other eagle, faint
and half blind with his own blood 1t is
several years ago, but he carries the marks
of The eagles ialons in his face and shout.
der 10 this day. [Quarterly Review.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1846-03-24

A WARNING To BoYs.-An English pa
per gives the following account Of a shock
ing accident which lately occurred near
Reading England:
As the Star coach was on the road be-
tween Northampton and Reading, Mr..
Chesterman, the Goodman, felt something
drag the wheel. He pulled up immediate
ly, aud on getting down, found a boy about
fourteen years of age, enIangied and crush
ed between the wheel and The coach
Every effort was ms antIy made TO release
him. and the wheel was remored but il
was nearly twenty-five minutes before be
could be extracted. The poor boy then
presented ffighifal appearance, one of his
legs being broken in TWO places, and bis
body being dreadfully mangled and bruised
He had heen seen ninule or two before,
to run and get up behind the coach, trick
of the danger, o. which had been frequently
warned, and it supposed his smock-fock
being caugh, by the wheel, he was in that
way drawn inlo the fearful situation we
have described. lie was living yesterday
morning, but it was thought he cannot sur
yiye