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The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1850-09-21

WHY is a hole torn in mans coat by
a dog like stream OF water Because
1t IS cuT-rent.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1850-09-21

The STEAM CONTEST BETWEEN ENGLAND
AND AMERICA. The New York cores
ponden of the Philadelphia Inquirer,
writing on Saturday, makes the following
important announcement:
"Some time since it was made public
that the Cunard company were about TO
construct a line OF propellors, like the
City of Glasgow, for the purpose of carry
ing freight and second-class passenger
The announcement created much talk in
our marine circles, and alarmed our pack
ct shlp owners, who saw IN the move
pent the downfall Of their lines. They
accordingly consulted together, and DE-
termlned to commence im medateIy sim
liar line of propellors, and steal march
on the Cunarders. Their ke-ls will be
laid IN few days John BnlI can in
jnre us much and before h. is done he
will find that it's no easy matter to COM
pete with the energy OF our citizens.
The keel of a new packet ship vas laid
a few days since, but the contract has
been changed, and she will be made a
propeller, In five years from this time.
the greater part of the carrying trade be-
tween the Old World and the New will
be done by steamships of different kinds
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1850-09-21
JENNY LIND PRIZE SONG.

The following ia tie Prizo Song for which Mr..
Barnnm paid 90 9a
Greeting to America.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1850-09-21
The Pin and the Wesdle

Lem Smith, the 'cute and philosophical
editor OF the Madison Record" tells the
following witty fable, which IS as good as
anything out of Esop. A pm and n. g.
die says the American Fontan-, being
deighbors in Work-haskel, and both be-
ing idle, began to quarrel, as idle folks are
apt to do:
81 should like TO kncw,' said the pin,
"what you are good for, and how YOU ex-
pect to get through the world without
head % What is the use OF your head,,'
replied the needle rather sharply, "if
you have no eye?' "What is the use OF
an eye" said the pin, 'sii there is aIwsys
something in itP 81 am more active,
and can go through more work than YOU
cam" said the reede. Eyes but YOU will
not live long" " by no. 2" "Because
You have always stitch in your side, >
sand the pm you ar" poor, crooked
creature" SAID the needle. "And YOU are
so proud that you can't bend without
breaking your back" .'I'!l pull Your
head of, if You insult me again. I'll
put your eye out il you touch me; remem-
Der your life hangs by single thread
SAID the pm. While they We're thus con-
verslng, little girl entered, and under
taking to sew, she very soon broke off the
needle at the eye. Then she tied the
thread around the neck of the PIN, and
attempted to sew with it she soon pulled
ITS head off, and threw it into the dirt bv
the side OF the broken needle. "Well here
we ne" said the needle. owe have
nothing TO fight about now said the pin
"lt seems misfortune has brought us to our
senses" GA pity we had not come to
them sooner,' said the needle How
much we resemble human beings, who
quarrel about their blessings till they lose
them, and never find out they are broth
ers I'LL they lay down in the dust togeth
er, as we do.'
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-10-03
The LANGUAGE OF BIRDS.

The b0blink, or cOnqu@dle, 10 cele-
brated throughout New Englaae for
the great variety of speeches attributed
to him. lie is great chatierer. and
always seems to be talking with rapid
ly while he is singing. Some Of his
notes certainly bear resemblance to
the word which is given TO him as q
name. Among The ludicrous phrases
which he is often heard to utter, the
following dialogue is given. BoIlink
spies one Of his comrades half buried
in the tall grass and soaring above him
he vocireratcs Winter seeble win
ter seeble. conquedie, conquedle. hid
in the clover, come pay me. come pay
me, you've owed the seyen.and-six-
pence more than two weeks aud now
you mean to cheat me p Upon hear
ing this, con,uedle rises up with quiv-
cring wing from bis hiding place, and
cries out with exulting voice, as he
poises himself in The air "Wado-
link. wadolink, whiskodink. whisko-
dink, dance a single jig, I've nothing
for you, wa,che :, watchce. say another
word TO me aud you may whistle for it
all your lifctime"
No, only the wild birds, but our do
mes,ic poultry a'e occasionally beard
TO make some very significant remarks
1t is a remarkable fact, that the COM
mon ducks invariably call on. "Quaek,
quaek, quack" whenever doctors
sulky passes by their flock. But the
most extraordinary Of all the speeches
Of the feathered tribe. is iba, Of chanti-
cIeer, which may be regarded as deci.
ding a controversy that has long been
waged in the civilized community
Old chanticleer awakcs in the morning,
flaps his wings, and vociferates at the
top Of lis voice." Womun rule h-e-r-e y
Immediately from ::elghboring roost /.
another answers, So they do h-e-r-e"
This is no sooner uttered. than third
responds, at a considerable distance.
So thev do evsry ,o-h-e-r-e
| will conclude with that interesting
little bird, called the wood pewee, an
inhabitant Of our woods, that seems
like some benighted wanderer, aPiug
tree to tree, and crying, Pse-o Uss.
pe-a-pee," in such plain'ive manner
as to attract your attention more than
the sweetest warbling. Sometimes he
seems to be actually imploring your
sympathy, and endeavoring to relate
to you his grievous misfor,unes.--
Sears Family Magazine.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-10-03

YoyNG LADIES Institute At PITTs-
YIELD, MAss.-A fricnd, who was present
a, the late Ninth Anniversary Of this Semi
nary, speaks of il in the highes, terms and
avers that it deserves to be kEown, wher-
evei he advantages of h eh and refined
luca'on are appreciated. The Institute
is situated in one of The most healthy and
beautiful parts of New England The
grounds, which comprise eighteen acres
are laid out with elegant taste. Upon them
are three large and handsome edifces ~ o
for the accommodation Of the boarders and
one, that in the centre, containing a spa
cious school-rocm and other apartments
for various branches Of learning.
The exercises at the Anniversary were
full of interest and admirably Managed
They commenced with Voluntary on the
Organ, which Vas followed by one of Men
delsohn' noble Moleus. Then succeeded
prayer blythe Rev DR.. Dewy a Duet,
Il" II is no, always May" the pupils a
Poem by Park Benjamin, Esq the report
Of The Examining Committee degrees for
extraordinary proficiency were then confer
red on five young ladies' an orig final lynn
was sung another affecting and appropri-
ate prayer was offered, and, last of ~ the
benedicIon was pronounced. -
Notwithstanding the nnmber Of these ex-
ercises, they did not occupy quite three
hours; indeed, the whole affair was excel
lenty arranged, and went off with grea,
spirit.
The Institute is under the direction Of
Mr.. w. Ii. Tyler, a gentleman eminently
capable. and to whom the hiehes, praises
are due Tor the almost perfect state to which
he has brought the business OF female eiu-
ca ion.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-10-03
3 days later from Europe.
The steamer Ma. ara arrived at New
York Friday morning, bringing The follow
ino i,tellip, nee -

/ The steamer Ma. ara arrived at New
York Friday morning, bringing The follow
ing inteIig' nee -
FRANCE
The Moniteur publishes "a cmcular Of the
Minister of Commerce, stating tina, his de-
psrImen, had already received applications
from ,2l2 persons " no intend To send their
productions 10 the Lon on Exhibition.
1913 belong 10 the department Of tn" Seine,
and lls TO other departments CT France.
| On The lst inst. the permanent Court
marital sitting al Lyons sentenced o tavern-
keeper OF La Croix Rouse to transporta-
,ion for having taken part in the insurrec-
tion of June.
The Soloa Steam-corvetie, which leh
Toulon for Tunis, about a month ago, re-
turned TO that por, on the 7.h. Its mission
was then KEEP, a secret, but il is now known
that il was TO receive two fugiuves -
Sidi Cadow, a near relation Of Abd-el-
Kader, and his servant, who had escaped
from Fez. They were taken on board the
Solon-where they still remain. They
are TO join Abd-e-K ader.
The accounts from Morocco state that
a great agitation prevails lhere. The En-
peror's authority was disregarded in the
greatest part Of Fec, and the taxes are no,
paid.
Accounts from Algeria state that the
cholera had ceased at Bona, and broken out
a, Biscara, where it altrac ed dogs, iowls
and other animals with the same violence
as human beings.
Several officers Of distinction, amongst
shom is The commandan, of Bscara, have
fallen victims TO the malady. 1t was,
however, believed that the period Of its
d appearance was near a, hand.
GREECE.
A telegraphc despa' ch from Athens Of
the Sd lust, in the Kalner Zeitung, states
,ha, Ker6e Tamis, the Minister of Wor-
ship and Public instruction, had been
shot.
PIEDMONT.
The Piedmoniese Gazetle, of the 7lh
inst, announces that, on the morning Of
that day, the King had distributed colors
to the regiments Of ligo. cavalry Of Mons-
ferrat and Alexandra
His Majesty was accompanied by his
brother, the Prince of Caiisan, and ,he
Minister Of War, who harangued The
troops.
TUSCANY.
Letters from Florence, on the 4lh inst,
announce tha, Sir George Hamilton, Min
lister PIenipo,eLtary Of England at Flor
ence, died in that city during the nigh, Of
! the 3d
The Grand Duke had authorised Sena-
tor Badaneron, Presidpn, Of the Council
of Ministers, and the duke Of Casigliano,
Mini ter for Foreign Affairs, to wear The
Grand Cross Of the Imperial urdcr of Leo
pod Of Austria.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-10-03

c. |, seems that the good people Of
Providence had a desire TO hear Jenny
Lind sing, and they wrote to Barnum TO
know he terms. He modes,ly replied
that Jeuny would give one Concer, 10 tha,
city for The very moderate sum Of SIC, 900
the interes, Of which, jujiciously exoend-
ed, would comfortably support a moderate
szed family. This reply probably cooled
the ardor Of our enthusiastic friends in
Providence. We do not like To have
Newport behind the age in enterprise, and
we therefore make Barnum liberal offer.
II he will bring Jenny to Newport, and
give three m, L,hs notice OF the time, we
will guaraI tee him an audience of seventy
FIVE, provided the tickets are not over I2
l-2 cents each and we will further guar
an,ee him eighteen and three quarter cent,
for the first Choice of a seat. Wha, do you
say TO that, Barnum!
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-10-03
The contracts Tor the Atlantic and Paci-
6c mail steamers called forth much debate,

Ho cOntracts tOf tu6 AtldnNo ana i hcl-
10 mail steamers called forth much debate,
bu, the clause remain, The same as before.
Tho propositi"n relative 10 dry docks in
California was then taken up, and AFT
considerable debate the Senate refused 10
strike out the provision for dry dorks IN
the Pacific, BY yeas ~, nays 81.
Various amendments were discu ssed ~
Oae OF " hich as Mr.. Perces', and MAS in
tended to prevent the use Of these decks
for merchant, vessels. Now pending.
HOUSE, The bounty lanl bill was taken
up and passed.
Al the Senaie's amendments, with the
exception OF Ihose pToviAir 6 for officers and
men Of the navy, were agreed TO.
The Senate's amendments 10 the Indian
appropriation bin were then taken up and
most of them agreed to. Good temper
prevails.
WAsHlHoroN, Monday, Sept. 80.
SENATE. The Senate met at 10 o'clock,
and went Immediately into Executive ses-
sion
After some linle time The doors were OPP
sned. and the Sepa,e at I2 o'clock quietly
adjourned, Sae die.
HousE. The House met o, IL o'c'ork,
with a quorum present. A beautifully
touching prayer was offered by MIR. Gurley.
The remaining bills were then signed by
the Speaker.
The House refused to suspend the rules
to put on its final pass2 &c the bill for the re-
lief Of Mrs. Lynch.
Mr.. Johnson of Tenn. moved reconsid-
erarion-"hich motion was postponed ill
the next session.
Various Intellectual efforts were made to
get up private bills amid much ,umul,, and
all was hurry and confusion.
Half past | | o'clock.
Fhe House refused to fix a time at the
next session for the consideration Of the pos,
route hill.
A committee was appointed to wal, on
the President.
A bill supplementary to the bounty land
bill from the Senate, was read amid much
confusion. Z" Rap, rap, >" and cIes of "or-
der. 4"
The bill forbids The sale or wa rants and
requires the location Of lands.
The yeas and rays on the suspension Of
The rule 10 consider il were called.
Mr.. Wen,a orth wanted the land specu-
lators turn d out Of the hall.
Rap, -" rap, " Order, V" order, 4"
and much laughter.
Quarter to l2.
The ommt.ee reported that the Presi-
dent had no communication to make. The
roll was called.
Twelve clock.
The banner fell and the session was
Pronounced closed
Loud applause. Galleries and lobbies
were very much crow ed
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-10-03

The MAYOR CT New YoRK AND JENNY
LIND, AND THE MEN OF COVENTRY AND
QUEEN ELizABETn.-Queen Bes., in max
ing tour, was received with the follow
iog address by the Worshipful Mayor and
corporation OF Coventry -
We, men Of Coventry,
Are very glad to see
Your royal Majesty,
Go d Lord-how fair ye be
To which the Queen replied
Our royal Majesty
IL very glad to see
You, men Of Coventry,
Good I.ord-what fools We I've
We recommend the answer of the
Queen 10 the Nightingale at her next re-
ception.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-10-03

TThe streets of Newpor, have a par.
,icuIarly hueiy and attractive appearance
just at this time. lf it was not made
common washing place for the whole eoun-
try, during the summer, ives hould not be in
our present condition However, some ofour
eate,prising citizens do not desire to see
sny change in our business prospects,
hence their opposition TO Railroad to
Fall River. What miserably mistaken
policy.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-10-03
WAR.-The following arcastic rec.

WAR.-The following arcastie rec
commentators are given by DR.. Ben
jan,in Rush, an emiuent American
physician and philanthorpist, who died
abou, thirty years ago:
In order to impress more deeply
the minds Of the citizens Of tie United
States with the blessings Of peace, by
contrasting them with the evils Of war.
let the FLOWING inscription be painted
on the sign which is placed over the
door of the war office at Washington,
namely:
An Office for bu.chering the human
species
A widow aud orphan-making Office.
A brokeu-bone-making Office.
A Notwithstanding cfhce.
An ,ffice for creating public aud
private wees.
An Office for creating public debt.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-10-03

Wba', Mr.. Speaker what shall !
say to my constituents 1? exclaimed a
wrathful member Of Congress, on the
passage Of a bill to which he was ut
terly opposed. What shall say ? hc
repeated, bu, found it impossible 10
get beyond the interroga,ory. Tell
them,' replied the waggish Speaker,
that you tried to make a speech but
couldn't y
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-10-03
MARRIAGE.-I never knew a mari.

MARRIAGE.-I never knew a mari.
age, says Mrs. Child, expressly for
money that did not end unhappiIy.-
Ye: managing mothers and hesrtless
daughters are continually playing the
same unlucky game. I believe men
more frequently marry for love than
women, because they have a FREQ
choice. l am afraid to conjecture
how large portion Of women marry
for money they think they will never
have better chance and dread being
dependent. Such marriages. no doubt
sometimes prove ,olerably comfortable.
but greater number would have been
far happier single. III may Judge by
my observation Of such matters, mar
rying Tor home is most tiresome
way Of getting a living.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-10-03

SHOCKING AccrDENr.-YesterJay after
noon, horse harnessed to coal.wagon,
took frigh, and ran furiously up Summer
street. When nearly opposite the house Of
Mr.. James II. Anthony, the horse turned
upon the sidewalk, and in his course, knock
ed down and passed directly over TWO
young lades,-Miss Sarah T.. Haskins. Of
of ,his town and MISS Elizabeth A. Peck
ham, Of Fall Rver-who were walkin!
together. Miss Haskins WAS very serious
ly injured, receiving several wounds abou,
the head and face. Her recovery is consi-
dered doubtful. She was Immediately car
red into the house OF Mr.. Anthony, where
Drs Dawes aud Hubbard were called, and
all necessary assistance rendered.
Mss Peckham escaped without serious
Injury - Tdunion Gazette.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-10-03

~The lady who would become
really beautiful, must make the cul,i-
vation of Ter mind-oi those intellect
ual aud moral powers with which her
Creator has endowed-hef FIRST aud
principal care. Pure affections must
be cherished ; nmiable dispositions en-
couraged useful knowledge acquired :
and mild. even and obliging temper
assiduou-ly cultivated /; or all her Ell
deavors 10 ob,sinreal beauty will prove
~ have been in vain.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-10-03

NJ Senator'S FOote and Fremont had
fight in the Rotunda OF the Capitol, Sa,ur-
day. Foote attached one of Fremon,s bills
in the Senate, and was, as usual, very abu-
sive. Fre,non' said that Foote was no gen.
teman, when the latter struck him. Sew
eral blows passed, when they were separa-
ted by Senator Clarke, Of this State. 1t is
said ,ha, Fremont has challenged Foole
and a duel will probably ensne.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-10-03

Lectures BY Ma. BENJAMS. The
reader will notice ,ha, Mr.. BENJAMIN will
give two lectures during the week. These
lectures have been written recently. The
POEM was pronounced before large audi
ence Of The Literary Societies oi Brown
University and The prose lecture uLich is
an elaborate ehOr,-has not previously been
spoken in lis presen, shape.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-10-03

WAsnlNCros, Thursday, Sept. 26.
The following army order was issued by
the War Department on the 2lst inst.
The House of Representatives having
on the 18th Of July, 1850, adopted rcsou
lion requesting the President to communi-
cate To that honorable body his views oi
the rules and regulations which should be
estob lshed by law on certain Subjects there
IN menlinned, relating to rank in the army
and navy. the President rects tha, board
Of officers OF the army be assembled who
shall deliberate upon so much Of said reso-
luton as spper aims TO The army, and shah
consolt with any sim lar board composed of
ofi ers Of the navy, that may be appointed
for ,he.pnrpose in relation to so much of
sad resolution as relates TO the relative
rank of the army and navy.
The following officers Of the army are
appointed men bers Of the board Gen
Winfield Scott. Gen. Jcssup, Gen. Wool,
Col Crane, Surgeon Moore, paymascl
Hunter, and Lieut.. Col. Scott, recorder.
The hoard will assemble at Washington,
on Monday, the 18th of Oc,ober, and after
closing 'hei, proceedings will report to The
War Department, their views aud opinions
on the subjects submitted to ihem.
WA.HiSsToN, Friday, Sept, 81.
SrsATE.-The Indian appropr alton bill
which was under discussion al The close OF
yesterdays session, was resumed this nor.
nIBg.
The amenducni offered by Mr. Rusk
providing for the payment Of the Texan
rangers vas taken up and discussed.
Mr.. Davis Of Miss, took the -four and
spoke briefly in favo: o. the amendment.
Mr.. Rusk also favored it. Mr. Pesrce.
Of Ind, spoke against it, when it was re-
Jecied.
The proposition IN favr Of paying The I
salary for tho balance of The session to the
family Of the late clerk and also the family
Of the Hon. Mr.. Ness, twbo died at his
home 10 Pennsylvania shor, time since)
ssdcp,sd.
II Usv.--The report from the special
committee on printing coming ", the
House refused to consider il
A motion was then made TO 90 into com-
m ,t,ee of the whole On the state Of the
Unien, which was agreed 10. n
The civil and diplomats appropriation
,ill was then resumed.
WAsHrSsTos. Sept %
ScvArr -Oa motion the navy hl, sss
,ken up
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-10-03
REMARKABLE MEMORY. -"


made your inquired a lady teacher
of great lubbcrly boy, who had lately
joined her class. 81 Don't know"
said he. Not know! You ouQh,
to be ashamed of yourself! A boy
fourteen years old Why there's liz
tie Dicky Filton-he's only three-he
can tell, | dare say. Come here,
Dicky-who made you "-" bod ="
lisped the infant prodigy. There,
said the teacher triumphantly, II
knew he'd remember !" Veil, hs
oughter |! saint but little while since
he was made =
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-10-03

The DAY Book" one of the daily
papers published in New York. thinks
that the great commotion excited by
Jenny Lind's arrival, is trick Of Bar.
NUNS 70 subvert the Constitution Of
the United States, elect her President,
and place the whole country under
petticoat Government
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-10-03

APEs.-Southey has the following
unique definition Apes, human crea-
lures who were left unfinished, because
they were made so late on Saturday
that the Sabbath put a step to the
work.