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The southern press. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1850-1852, 1851-08-23

We cannot therefore, believe that the limited
band of Saxons, or other Germans, could have
retained the supremacy assumed for them,
against numbers and mental superiority. Nor
do we believe with some, that the Normans, and
their coadjators, by seizing the land, actually
extirpated preceding populations
TO suppose the Saxon elements TO predomi-
nate; 1t would be necessary, according to that
theory, for it 70 have extirpated the Roman, Brit
sh, and Celtic races, and not to have been af-
fected at all by the same law when applied to
themselves Which is absurd.
But, in truth, these conquerors did not seize
the land, otherwise than to hold il as property,
with the population on it. And thus it might
be said, arguing from experience, that inasmuch
as the upper class wears out more rapidly than
the better portion of the rural class, the Saxon
conquerors, as well as others, would disappear,
or diminish greatly in number.
The Romans did not merely possess as con-
querors---they likewise colonized, and intermar
ried with the original inhabitants, improving the
races, and introducing the arts and civilization
among them. rs
But to return to the Anglo-Saxonism of Amer
lea. II is only necessary to count the numbers
of the races Gas they are caled) of men, to be
certain that the Ango-Saxon element is about
the least in the scale. With many millions of
German Irish, French, Dutch, Italian, Spanish,
&c, there is barely room for 100000 of Eng
comes the more clear, when we examine into the
evidence as to the races of the emigrants from
the earliest English settlement to the present
day. England, by her position, and by acct
dental circumstances, merely, has been the way
through which the lovers of moral and religious
liberty in Europe, have travelled to arrive at
this land of promise
The southern press. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1850-1852, 1851-08-23

pie here; and the orders we are receiving f>r
our blows, ms we'll as the award for our reapers,
shows that we have made the people satisfied
that our light, cheap implements can do all We
promised they would do; and that they are very
desirable implements to be used here. And
have not any doubt myself, that mandatory
of American plows here would very soon work
a revolution in the implements IN use here but
they must be made by our own manufacturers
TO be successful.
After the trial ofthe reapers, about | 90 gentle
men sat down to first rate dinner prepared by
Mr. Mech, and did, you may well suppose,
credilable justice 10 it, We had some OF u.s. at
least, worked well, in the rain ard mud, and bore
outward evidence at least, of being working
men, Mr.. Mechi presided, assisted by Lord
Ebrngton as vice chairman. Several speeches
were made. Lord Ebrington, in giving the
health OF the foreign visitors present. remarked
that it must have been truly gratifying to their
American brethren present TO witness the tri-
umphant and complete success of the American
reaper, which had done its work, under great
disadvantage, to the entire satisfaction Of all pre-
sent: and the occasion was one Of very deep
interest to all present. (Cheers) He coupled
with MS remarks, the name OF Prince frederick of
Holstein--who replied on behalf of the guests
n very neat speech--and concluded with the
health of Mr.. Mechi, who respondedin straight
forward speech, that drew forth rounds of ap-
plause In allusion to the reaping machine, Mr.
Mech remarked that we had to. day received
from our American brethren, descendants of this
country, the American reaper, which had been
entirely successful
1t was fact worth remembering, that they
had sent here reaping machine that would cut
all the grain in England; and this had been in
operation in the United States seven years, and
but for the Great Exhibition in progrese, would
have remained unknown to the farmers Of Great
Britain. 1t was a boon of no ordinary value.
and was undoubtedly one Of the most important
improvements introduced into this country to
cheaper the production of food. Several other
speeches were made, and the company separated,
after the labors of the day, well satisfied with
what they had seen, and rejoicing in the result
Of the trial made. When the ieapers were on
trial, and the first one was breaking down the
fine grain, Mr.. Mechi was appealed to TO have
the trial arrested, as it was doing so much dam
age to his grain. Hi; answer deserves to be
written in letters of gold, for the benefit of
every friend to improvement in agriculture, as
well as for those who believe money is the only
thing to be worshipped. He replied: "Gentle-
men, this is great experiment on trial for the
benefit of my country--and if necessary to carry
it out successfully, take my seventy acres Of
wheat Individual interest must ever give way
to the settlement of great principle"
B. p. JOHNSON.
The southern press. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1850-1852, 1851-08-23
Ice Produced by Steam Power, and Steam
Converted Into Snow.

That ice can be produced by mechanical
means, many have heard but that steam may
be used as an auxiliary for the purpose, will
seem hardly credible to any body, and that steam
itself may be converted into sno,o by the aid of
steam, is phenomenon of which but very few
have heard. Yet these are facts, and are now
being daily demonstrated at the Great Exhibi-
ton, in the refreshmeht room, adjoining the de-
partment of machinery in motion. Mr. Thomas
Masters, of the Royal Polytechnic Institution,
Regenr street. the inventor Of various ingenious
machines for freezing has adapted one of them
for being put in motion by steam power, and
which is now in operation daily in the western
refreshment room. This apparatus il capable
of freezing upwards of 100 quarts Of dessert
ices (sixty different sorts produced in the one
machine) every fifteen or sixteen minutes. An
Unlimited supply can thus be obtained, and of a
perfectly smooth quality. The economy of
time, labor, and expense thus insured must be
immense. A more perfect and simple con
trivance for producing perennial supply of
these delcacies, in crowded place like the Ex-
hbition, could not be conceived, and the inven
ton is undoubtedly one of the most ingenious
novelties in the section devoted to the ma hinery
in motion.
The machines, however, are not limited to
making dessert ices; they are made to produce
cylinders of solid ice, sufficiently large enough
TO hold decanters of water and many bottles OF
wine These cylinders are made in the form OF
castellated towers, and have very novel APP
pearance; they not only cool the wine and water
placed u the centre, hat dffuse most agreeable
GOODNESS through the atmosphere. The convert
ing steam or vapor into snow is Effected by
forcing it through the machine and in this way
whole room may be easily cooled down in the
hottest Of weather These are very singular eff
fects. They are however, easily to be under
stood on an examination Of some of the paten-
tees smaller machines, of which there are several
exhibited in class 80 and which are calculated
for use in small family or bachelors chambers
The cost ofturning pure water into ice for sherry
cobblers, cooling wine and other purposes, is less
than it can be purchased for at the ice stores
The machines are well worthy the attention Of
the curious and scientific. Mr.. Masters, the pa
tentee, is. we understand, the contractor for the
supply Of the confectionery and dessert ices TO
the eastern as well IA the western refreshmeni
rooms in the Exhibition, and visitors have thus
every opportunity of informing themselves Of
the merits Of these singular Inventions Scien
fifc American.
The southern press. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1850-1852, 1851-08-23
FROM MEXICO

New Orleans papers, received by the Winfield
Scott, have some items Of Mexican news II
was brought by the schooners Bonita and Pan
ANA The dates are Vera Cruz, August 9, and
the city Of Mexico, July 90 A slight sketch Of
the Intelligence was previously received by the
telegraph.
The Mexican Congress, of the latest advices,
were still busy in attempting to arrange the
public debt The general government had re-
quested the governors Of all the States to meet ut
the capital on The lat OF this month. In order to
confer on the financial question. The governor
of Queretaro sent reply, refusing to attend.
The expenses for the month of July, were
estimated at 1892 900, of which, 1921 900 were
for the war department.
The senate has adopted proposition for tho
establishment, of four military colors on the 18th
mus of Tchunntepec.
A letter from Arispc, In the State Of Sonora
states that portion OF The American boundary
commission arrived nj that city on the 3lst Of
June. They Jeff for The frontier the next day, to
meet Senior Garcia Condo.
The southern press. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1850-1852, 1851-08-23

BANANA CoTToS--Tbe editor of the HAYNES
vile (Ala) Chronicle has been shown stock Of
the above named species OF cotton, on which he
actually counted 81 well formed bolls, and lag
forms and blossoms The gentleman who raj
it says he has 100 acres of this kind Of cotton.
which would easily produce 100 bales, If the
stand was regular. His experience for three
years teaches him that this specie Of cotton is no
imposition. Mr. s. Shorter, Of Barbour county,
pronounces the Banana cotton seed the best for
rich land and DR.. Phillips, of Mississippi. aays
he has 40 acres this season which calls for 80
bales. This may, no doubt, be interesting To
those Of our planting friends who feel an interest
for improvement in the cultivation Of our prin.
cpal staple: but our experience in snch matters
has taught US that, in the majority Of theso OK
traordinary specimens of cotton, there Il a
sprinkling of speculation in the way of selling
seed, or something else.--Sapannah Aems.
The southern press. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1850-1852, 1851-08-23

CALroRSIA.-Professor Shepherd, who has
recently explored the land of wonders. TINS
writes OF it'll have now explored California
for nearly two years. | can truly say, il is n
land of wonders There are fresh flowers every
month in the year, and winter now wears the
bloom Of spring. have found waterfalls three
and four times high as Niagara, natural
bridges Of white marble, far SURPRISING in
beauty that of Rockbridge, Virginia---some
thousand of collaborating veins, inhsustible
quantities Of iron and chrome creslesd, bis
muth and quicksilver, most beautiful porcelain
clay, and in short, everything that can bless mr.
industrious and enterprisng people. In one
valley found moro than forty sprincs own
one hundred degrees Fahrenheit. In mother
valley sixteen geysers, like the famous one in
Iceland. In this famous abode of Vulcan the
rocks are 80 hot, that You can stand upon them
but short time. even with thick boots on.
the silicious rocks are benchcd to snowy
whitepess, and brecciated and conr,omeynts
rocks are now actually forming. The roar Of
geyscrs, ut times, may be heard mile or more.
and The moment is one of The most intense in
terests MS you approach them"
The southern press. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1850-1852, 1851-08-23
From the .Nsw York Commercial advertiser
ARRIVAL OF THE WINFIELD SCOTT.
A QUICK PASSAGE.

The steamship Winfield Scott, Capt. Couillard
arrived this morning from New Orleans, having
made the passage in five days twenty-five hours
thirty minutes, which is said to be, by four and
half hours, the shortest passage ever made be-
tween the two cities.
We are indebted to E. X Shed, esq, the pur-
ser for items of intelligence, and late papers,
Also to our friends of the New Orleans Crescent,
Bulletin, True Delta, Pcayune and Delta, for
files of their papers to the 18th instant, being
three days in advance If those received by mail
We are also indebted to Harden's and Adams
expresses for New Orleans papers of the latest
date
The southern press. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1850-1852, 1851-08-23

Ns~ The oswego Palladium, free-sol print.
says u is satisfied tina, an expression by The
Democratic State convention in favor OF the adjust,
ment measures Of Congress, sswould Instantly
sever the Democratic party in this State" IL
adds "The FIRST husir eva il to redeem IN : Stat.
That being accomplished, we shall be in condition
10 vote for Democratic presidentin 1859 -
The southern press. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1850-1852, 1851-08-23

A NOVELTY IN ARcHTTEcTURE-We exam
ined on Saturday, new mode of building
houses, introduced into these parts by o. s.
Fowler, the phrenologist, who is fitting up n
splendid mansion in his. new style. The walls
are composed Of saie, gravel, and lime, mixed
together and laid in boxes, which are raised up
as the walls they form become firm enough to
receive another layer. In this way, Mr.. Fowler
has raised walls four stories high, on a much
less cost than by any other plan. His design
is of oetaqon shape, eighty feet in diameter, with
a water.waste and gaspipes inserted in the
walls. There ia to be large reservoir on the
roof TO receive rain-water for bathing and other
purposes. There is large ice.house on the
north side, ALEC connected with the wal, which
is as firm as the rock on which It stands. All
the rooms are angular, presenting unique but
pleasing appearance.--N Y. Tribune.
The southern press. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1850-1852, 1851-08-23

Mr.. Gladstone say that he is convinced that a
portion Of the priests in Naples make disclosures
from the confessional for the of the government
and that he had known arrests to follow mmedi-
stely after interviews for confession. As to the
popuIace Of the capital, they too severely cen
sured ms their vices all lie on the surface
"What viii be said in England, when men
ton, upon authority which ough, to be decisive,
that, during four months Of the constto,ion,
when the action of hs police, too, was much par
alyzed, there was not single case OF any Of the
more serious crimes in Naples among four hun
bred thousand peoplsi"
The southern press. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1850-1852, 1851-08-23

FRoM TExAs,--Advices from Galveston and
Houston to the 9Th, and Brownsville 10 the Oh
inst, had been received at New Orleans,
These papers are filled with details Of the
election which took place in Texas on the 4th
inst, but the general results, so far as known,
have already been communicated by telegraph.
Bell appears TO run largely ahead for governor,
and Henderson for lieut. governor.
Three companies Of The rangers, commanded
by Captains Bagby, Wallace and Conner, had
been disbanded.
The South Western American mentions a
rumor that runner from Paguka's camp had
reached Ketumki's village informing him TINT
twenty three of his men had been met by n
party Of Seminoles, under Wild Cat, and entv-
two Of them killed. II is further reported that
Wild Cat was advancing with large party of
Mexicans and Indians TO sweep over their coun-
try. This is contrary to the last Intelligence
we had of the movements ofthis ohieftain, who
was then represented NJ marshaling his forces,
preparatory TO avenging upon the Mexicnns some
injuries which he had received at their hands
The southern press. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1850-1852, 1851-08-23

THE LOPEZ EXPEDITION.

The Winfield Scott stopped at Key West for
half an hour We learn from Mr.. Shed that the
steamer Pampero, Capt. Lewis, came into Key
West on the 10th instant and after having
anchored in the harbor for some hours, she left
at ] | o'clock at night, for the Cuba shore, with
Lopez, his suite and about 450 men on board
On the 18th she returned and again anchored in
the harbo-, but her papers not being satisfactory
to the government authorities, she left within an
hour, to avoid being seized Having landed
Lopez at Cubanos, about forty miles from Ha-
vana, she remained cruising in the vicinity of
Key West till the night of the l5th inst, when
she took on board twenty or twenty-five recruits,
who left the shore by boats and then departed
for Jacksonville.
1t thus appears that Lopez has succeeded in
making landing on the Cuban territory. We
have little doubt that his stay there will not be
much longer than it was Mt Cardenas. We trust
however, that in this new enterprise, there will
not be a recurrence of the dastardy desertion of
his followers, at the first advent Of danger, that
characterised his first expedition.
The following vessels were in port at Key
West on the 18th inst - British ship Attilla,
discharged and ready for heaving out Schooner
Advent, ashore on the Somburas, and sold for
$500, is being fitted out and would sail for
Jacksonville in day or two. The brig Yucca
tan, Baker, from Trinidad de Cuba, leaky.
The schooner Patrick Henry, Chester, from
Mobile put in on the 18th, with crew sick
The schooner Geneva, from Chagres, put in
on the 10th, all hands sick. The captain died
at sea. She is in ballast, and in charge of the
mate. The schooner o. K, from Jacksonville,
arrived the same day.
The u. s. revenue cutter, Lieut. Clark com.
manding, is lying up in the barbor dismantled
and unarmed
The wreckers are doing good business in
the absence of the Judge and agent
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1851-02-20
Chess and Wheat.

All have perhaps heard andread enough
of the vexed question, whether arheat will
or will not produce chess. Men of science
universally reject the idea that uheat turns
to chees, as they are of different genus.
Now varieties of the same species and
genus are produced by the admixture Of
pollen. Thus the different varieties of
corn will readily mix; but wheat will not
produce oats, nor oats rye! If wheat
turns to chess, it presents solitary ex-
ception to the laws which govern the
vegetable kingdom-an anomaly in the
vegetable world. On the other hand,
many farmers present facts, which GER
tainly look rather stubborn, as facts are
apt to do when they stand in the way of
favorite theory. Of course, if chess
could be found growing from the same
root, and on stalk with wheat, theory
would have to surrender. Large sums of
money have at various times been offered
for specimen of wheat and chess thus
connected; and though we do not rccol-
lect that the reward was ever claimed, yet
scores of men are to be found who are
willing to testify that they have seen
wheat and chess grow together.
a few weeks since, head of wheat
and chess was left at our Office by far.
mer of williamson, Wayne Co., who
thought himself entitled to the prize. The
appearance, at first sight, favored the
idea but on close examination, and on
removing one grain near the dotted line,
and bending down the hull, we could rea-
dily perceive the ends of the two chess
stems and by moving them the heads were
moved, showing that there was not the
least connection between the chess and
wheat. Had not this specimen been sub.
jected to close examination, our friend
of Williamson, and all who happened to
see it, would have been willing to have
testified years hence, that they had seen
wheat and chess growing from the same
straw. The chess must have become en-
twined around the wheat while in the
head was forming, and been secured there
by the growth Of the grain and chaff.-
When ripe, of course the stem, being
very slender, was easily broken off in
reaping or in some other way. We pre-
sumo his is about a fair specimen of many
heads of wheat and chess that have been
seen growing together in various parts Of
the countrYlGenesse Farmer.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1851-02-20
AN EXTRAORDINARY CASE,
which cnncusively proves lha.
"Truth is stranger than Fiction.
CURE OF

CURE OF
Rheumatism, Bronchitis and Dyspepsia
REV. DR. Lands, 4 CLERGYMAN
Of New Jersey, of distinguished aItainments and ex
allied reputation -
SIDNEY New jersey, July IL, 1918.
DR. A. II. CmuisrIE-Dear Sir: Yon wish to know
Of what has been the result in my own cuse Of the
application of TIE GALVANIC BELT AND NECK.
LACE. My reply is as follows:
For about irr.nty years | had been suffering from
Dyspepsia. Every year the symptoms became worse
nor could obtain permanent lcliei from any course Of
medical ireatmen: whatever. About fourteen years
since, IN consequence Of frequent exposure 10 the
weather, in the discharge Of my pastoral duties, be.
came subject to severe Chronic hhcumatism which
for year after year. caused me indcscrhable anguish
Farther: the winter of as and iG in consequence
of preaching great deal in my own and various
other churches in this region was attacked by the
Bronchitis which soon became so severe as to require
sn immediate suspension of my pastoral lahors. My
system Thoroughly Frustrated, and US
my Bronchitis became worse so also did my Dyspepsia
and Rheumatic aIlectiun--thus evincng that these
disorders connected with each other through the
medium Of The NerrOns System. In the wEcle
plarmacopnia there seemed 10 be no remedial agent
which could reach and recuperate my Nervous Sys.
tenn everything that had tried for this purpose had
completely Ililed At Inst ] was led by my friends
to examine your inventions and uhough with no very
sangnnc hopes Of their eiciencyD determined tory
the effect OF the application ot The Gal.VANlC BELT
AND NECKLACE, with the MAGNETIC FLUID.
This was in June, 1916 To sly GREAT AsroSrsHMnST,
~ TWO DAYS DrsrrrsIA HAD GONE; ~ EIGHT
DAYS MAS ES4RLEp RESUME MY PASTORAL LABoRs
NOR HAVE siScE OMITTED A SINGLE SERVICE on
ACCOUNT BROSCBITIsj AND NY RHECMATic
ArrrcTIoN ENTIRELY CEASED TO TROUBLE ME.
Such is the wonderful ond happy results Of the
experiment.
| huve recommended the BELT and FLUID to
many who have been likewise suffering from Men.
ralgic ahec tons They have tried them WITH HAPPY
RESULTS, ErI.iErr IS EVERY CASE
am, dear sir, very respectfully yours,
ROBERT W. LANDS
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1851-02-20
PLOUGH, ANVIL AND LOOM.

PREMIUM soNG-DY MRS. CAROLINE HENTz.
AIR" Sparkling and Bright"
Hail to the land where the breezes bland
Der mellow soil is blowing,
Where no icy gale, as it sweeps DER the vale,
Congeals the bright wave flowing,
BY the cultured plain, and the golden grain,
To the PLouaH be honor given:
Meath its iron tread no blood is shed,
No twining heart-cords riven.
See the furrowed field a treasure yield,
The golden fleece outvieing,-
Give the downy bloom to the sounding Loom,
Set the airy shuttle flying.
Let the factory bell in music swell
O'er our own blue, rolling waters;
The growth let US owe, the web of snow,
To our Southern sons and daughters.
Where the red sparks glow there's blow,
On the massy ANVIL, ringing,
Thro' the fiery gorge see the lord of the forge
His ponderous hammer swinging:
In that right arm there's power and charm,
IT'S strength and toll united -
On that iron shrine where the hot flames shine
Their nuptial VOWS are plighted.
Letwanderer roam from the joys Of home,
For gold, his search defying:
There's wealth more rare where our valleys fair
Meath the harvest beams are lying.
Then honored be the glorious Three,
BY each fair and manly bosom
Where the tall pines rise to the bending skies,
And the wild magnolias blossom.